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00:00Previously on Shortland Street
00:02Our revenue isn't keeping up with our costs
00:04So I have a proposal
00:05That all staff waive their upcoming dividend
00:07Before Esther was CEO there wasn't even the possibility of a dividend
00:10How much do you make now Harper? Same as me?
00:12If I were you I'd demand a review
00:13Otherwise you're really just Harper's PA
00:15HOD
00:16Where would I want the man for the job?
00:17You're not HOD material, Drew
00:19You've got to be kidding me
00:20Old man Jenkins can't handle more responsibility
00:22He's ready for the knackers yard
00:24I want to show you something
00:25What the hell?
00:31Get him off
00:34Phil? Everything okay?
00:35Does it look like I'm okay?
00:37Call for assistance now
00:39Shit! I think I've lacerated the stomach
00:42It's a mess
00:43The whole pancreas head's been removed
00:44And there's so much bleeding
00:45Hey
00:47You got this
00:50Is he okay?
00:51He's conscious and breathing and ED are on their way
00:54Just focus on the patient
00:55I'm right here
00:56No I'm here and this is a disaster
00:58You've got this
01:00You know you do
01:01You're a gun
01:02Just breathe
01:04Assess what you're dealing with
01:05And take it from there
01:13Let's get a team assembled to take over in theatre
01:15Mid-surgery Whipple's patient with possible additional lacerations
01:24Great
01:26Remember you're the surgeon who pulls umbrellas out of people
01:28Like she was picking flowers
01:30This is chicken feed okay?
01:32You got this
01:35Okay I'm going to need more suction
01:37I need to see what the damage is
01:40That's it
01:44Even with the divot in it's still not going to be enough
01:46Nope
01:47So what do we do?
01:48Either way we'll be facing mutiny
01:50Well I've got some options
01:52Yeah those options keep everyone happy
01:54It's just how we sell it
01:55Otherwise we're going to be the ones walking the plank
01:59Sorry to interrupt
02:01Um come in
02:04I wanted to talk to you about the HOD role
02:07Of surgery?
02:08Yes
02:09Oh you know a fabulous surgeon perfect for the job
02:12I do
02:15You're sick of paediatrics already?
02:17You're trying to save money right?
02:19I am
02:20So why don't I cover both HOD roles?
02:23Paediatrics and surgical
02:25You wouldn't have to pay me as much as two HODs would cost
02:28Plus I'd be over both departments in a more holistic way
02:31Better for patients, better for your bottom line
02:33You want both roles?
02:35I'm ready for another challenge
02:37Well I'm not after a two for one deal
02:39I am after stability
02:42Dynamism
02:43Experience
02:44And I tick all three boxes
02:46Whereas Drew has dynamism and experience
02:48He's as unstable as they come right now
02:50Drew is going through a lot
02:52I know
02:53Whereas Howard he's got stability, experience
02:56He's got one foot in the grave
02:58Howard's not that old
03:00Uh Esther?
03:01Hmm?
03:02It's Howard
03:04His BP's 160 over 100
03:07His SAT's a way down
03:08Okay we need to get a line in and get him to CT
03:10Poor Howard
03:11Looks like Drew might get the top job after all
03:13Just get the line in
03:15Come on
03:20Well nothing like a surprise gastrointestinal perforation
03:23To spice up my first Whipples operation
03:25You've done a great job
03:28Okay repair almost done
03:31Phillip when you are done I've got a team on standby
03:33If you want to step out and let them take over the Whipples
03:35You don't think I can do it?
03:37Of course I know
03:38I'm just here to give you all the support you need
03:40You planning on going anywhere?
03:41What?
03:42Give up my front row seat to your pancreatic oedectomy debut
03:45But wait
03:47Right well if you stay you can call off the ring ins
03:50Pleasure
03:55Alright Howard let's get you through to CT
03:57Wish him luck
03:59Depressing isn't it?
04:01What?
04:02Howard he's been here so long
04:03The only way he's going to leave this place is in a coffin
04:05I'll stay with her I hope we'll survive
04:07Till the next time
04:08There's more than much
04:10Sorry I'm just feeling very old
04:13When you start having strokes at work then we can talk
04:18Hey um about the pay thing
04:21No you're a doctor you should be paid more
04:23You want to know how much I get paid?
04:25No
04:27I mean I do but
04:29We're equals though okay it doesn't matter what the payslips say
04:32Speaking like a true capitalist
04:33I am not
04:34Ah so
04:35Excuse me I was one of the ones who helped build the co-op
04:38Ah practically a socialist
04:40A communist according to Drew
04:43I think it's going to be fun doing this with you
04:45Partner
04:46Yeah it is
04:48Okay who's next?
04:50You tell me
04:52Partner
04:53Thank you for coming everybody
04:55Didn't have much choice
04:58We are aware that cutting the dividend payment wasn't a popular option
05:02Although it was necessary
05:04We have found a way to balance the books for us and for you
05:07It's a win-win
05:08If it sounds too good to be true
05:10We've found another way to make sure that there will be no staff cuts
05:13So from now until further notice we'll be putting a stop to all overtime worked
05:18That'll mean more time with your families and certainty of work hours
05:22So you're cutting overtime too?
05:24Well our staff are overworked so we're putting mental health first
05:28You just found another way to cut costs
05:30Yes it will of course mean less spending on our end but that is not the intention
05:34Yeah bullcrap
05:35For how long?
05:37Unsure
05:38We need to get on top of the hospital finances and that could take some time
05:41Well some of us need and rely on that overtime pay
05:44And we need to be on top of our game, refreshed
05:47I'm trying to avoid cutting anybody here and this is our best solution
05:50Why is the best solution always to penalise the nurses?
05:53It's not but the nurses overtime is a huge portion of our budget
05:57And as I said we are trying to cut costs
05:59Well it better not stay this way for long
06:01Nurses can still go on strike you know
06:03Understood
06:05Alright thanks everyone for coming
06:08You could have given me a heads up
06:11I'm sorry
06:12Well next time instead of gaslighting us by trying to sugar coat it just tell it to us straight
06:30Madonna's talking about striking again
06:34Ling is pissed
06:35Her flatmate just moved out so now she has to stump up two people's rent until maybe someone else can move in with her
06:44But it's not your problem though is it?
06:46The zinging hospital or Selena?
06:57Howard had a stroke
07:00Jenkins?
07:01In the middle of an op
07:02Bam
07:03Just fell right onto the patient
07:08How long has he been there?
07:10Long time
07:12As long as you?
07:16So no overtime, no dividend, strokes and surgery
07:21People are going to wish they had you back
07:24I never gave them a dividend
07:26Esther hasn't given them one either
07:29She's trying Chris but Esther just keeps getting knocked down
07:34I don't know how long she's going to last
07:39But it's not your problem though right?
07:45Cool
07:46Listen
08:03Don't read the comments
08:05How the hell is Howard's stroke my fault?
08:09What do you want to do?
08:11Hide under my desk
08:13And after that?
08:14Nothing
08:15It's just clickbait
08:17Except it is all true
08:19Hey I am trying to make things better
08:22I know I'm just trying to prove to the rest of the world you're doing that as well
08:26Oh also Viola Franklin's assistant she called
08:30Rich philanthropist donor Viola?
08:33Paid for Etta Riddell's rehab Viola
08:35She wants to meet tomorrow
08:37Oh no
08:38Hey might not be bad
08:39She probably wants to pull her funding
08:41Then it's your job to convince her not to
08:43You know if she does we're done for
08:44Well tomorrow you're going to wake up
08:46You're going to put on a smile
08:47Put on a pretty dress
08:48And remind yourself that we are sales people
09:00So you want to ditch me already?
09:02Well I'd be running both departments
09:05Which means more responsibility for you
09:07I'm not the one looking for a challenge
09:09I came here to reduce stress remember
09:11I thought Esther would go for it
09:13Well she seemed pretty open to the idea
09:16Probably shouldn't have told you that
09:18But it is a lot for one person
09:20I don't think so
09:21There's a lot of crossover
09:22It's more like one and a half jobs than two
09:25Plus I don't have a family to worry about
09:28So I don't mind working the longer hours
09:30I thought your sister was here
09:31She is but she's old enough to take care of herself
09:34Most of the time
09:37Well it's nice to have siblings though
09:39Yeah
09:40Someone looking out for you
09:41They're by your side no matter what
09:43Yeah well look Gigi there's certainly a lot of that
09:45So it's just the two of you?
09:47No
09:48Is the rest of your family still in Pakistan?
09:50My parents and my brother
09:52Oh so there's three
09:53This isn't question time Marty
09:56Okay copy that
09:58My brother and I we don't get along
10:00It's a long story
10:01Jealous younger brother
10:03He's older
10:04And I don't think he's jealous
10:05In fact he does everything he can
10:06Doing nothing like me
10:09Well he can't pick your family
10:11Or your workmates
10:15Was that a joke?
10:16No
10:22I gave her four milligrams of midazolam
10:24Okay great let me know if this hurts okay?
10:28I just had a call from Marsha
10:30She's not coming in
10:31How come?
10:32She's sick
10:33Oh great thank you
10:35Anyone else available?
10:36After this week
10:37Getting nurses last minute is a nightmare
10:40Can you come in?
10:41Well I mean my shift's nearly done
10:43And Esther said no overtime
10:44So no I guess not
10:48You just try to relax now Mrs Manawa
10:50I need to check on you soon okay?
10:52May
10:54You're HOD
10:56Sir?
10:57Well it means the buck stops with you
10:59Paid or unpaid
11:00We have a responsibility
11:01To make sure the department's running safely
11:03Are you saying I need to stay on unpaid
11:05Because I'm HOD
11:06I don't make the rules
11:07It's just kind of how the top job rolls
11:09Except you get paid overtime
11:11Look it's your call obviously
11:13You can go home if you want
11:14But we could really do with your help
11:15If you can make it work
11:18Excuse me Maeve
11:24I'll stay
11:26Thank you
11:28I appreciate it partner
11:31No vomiting
11:32No fever
11:35Yeah that is strange
11:37Are you sure he needs to come home?
11:39I am at work
11:41Kapai I will come later
11:43Thank you
11:45Kiwa?
11:46Yeah he's sick and he wants to come home
11:48But he's not vomiting
11:49No fever
11:50So I don't actually know what's up
11:51Well I can go get him
11:52Are you sure?
11:53I do have this meeting
11:54Yeah of course
11:55Babe that's why you've got the power jobs
11:56I can skive off whenever we need
11:58Don't say that
11:59I can hear everyone screaming favouritism
12:01What favours are you promising?
12:04Early night, cup of tea
12:06Hot
12:07Thank you
12:08I'll see you later
12:12Just the woman I am after
12:14Will they be used?
12:15Maybe good
12:16Really?
12:17Yeah
12:18I just got off the phone to Viola Franklin's assistant
12:20I had to push back a bit
12:21Said you're very busy
12:23I said I wanted to know more before the meeting
12:25Well I bet they love that
12:27I don't think she's going to pull the donation
12:29Well what does she want to talk about then?
12:31Something about high risk, high reward
12:34Speaking in code?
12:36Yeah, whatever it is it sounds very intriguing
12:42Each ovary is now separated from the blood supply?
12:45Yep
12:47Have you talked to Esther about the HOD role?
12:50Jump in Howard's grave
12:52Someone has to?
12:54She's made it very clear she won't give me the role
12:57You'd be great
12:58Better than Naz anyway
13:00Naz?
13:01Yeah, he's gunning for paeds and surgical
13:03HOD of both
13:05You're kidding?
13:06Nope
13:08Cutting now?
13:10Well Naz is a great surgeon
13:12You're great too
13:14She's not worried about my surgical abilities
13:17And a great leader
13:19Having you oversee the surgery when Howard collapsed
13:22You would have been fine
13:24Maybe
13:25Still, I appreciate the care and attention
13:31Except it's not, yet
13:34But it should be
13:36When some lose some
13:43You can lean on me, it's ok
13:45Sage
13:46Oh Maeve, thank god, can you please help me?
13:48Well what are you doing?
13:49Do you need the toilet?
13:51We're just waiting for Dr Thompson
13:53Right, well let's just keep you in bed for now eh?
13:55Dr Thompson won't be too far away
13:58Oh, what's with the chair?
14:01I'm sorry, I was taking Lani to see Dr Thompson
14:03I thought he was only seeing patients out there
14:04Well we don't move patients unnecessarily Sage
14:06No, I know, I know, I know
14:07And I'm sorry, I'm so sorry
14:08But Rochelle asked me to clear her bed
14:10So I was trying to be solutions based
14:11And not bother you
14:12Because I know you're not even supposed to be here
14:13And now I've had you up
14:15It's ok, it's ok
14:17I was also wondering if you could go to room 5 after this
14:20Madam, I was assessing a viral exanthem
14:22I wanted your advice
14:23Ok, here we go Lani
14:24Dr Thompson will do that assessment for you now
14:28I'm so sorry babe, I know you're basically working for free
14:30You did not remind me
14:32Can you go home now, I mean after room 5?
14:34What do you think?
14:41Don't please
14:43What?
14:45I don't need your I told you so's about Howard
14:47I'm not going to give you any
14:48How is he?
14:50Seriously?
14:51Yes, seriously
14:52I've been getting messages from his wife
14:54She wants to know what's going on
14:55Well she's with him surely
14:56Well yeah, but she's out of her mind with worries
14:58So I told her I'd see what I could find out
15:00He's fine, and he's getting his MRI today
15:02Ok, well she'll be up to speed on that already
15:04See what else I can come up with
15:06To set her mind at ease
15:08Look, the poor woman doesn't know how to take her caps lock off
15:10It's like she's shouting every time she messages
15:12Is he going to be ok?
15:14Ok
15:15I just wanted to check in with you about Phil
15:17How did she go yesterday?
15:19Must have been hard for her to cope with
15:21She was fantastic
15:23Absolutely nailed it
15:25Why are you so under pressure?
15:27Couldn't have been cooler
15:29So yeah, I've slotted her into a couple of Jenkins caps
15:31Naz and I have taken on the bulk between us
15:33And the schedule is actually looking pretty fine
15:35For the next couple of weeks
15:37After that I'm still happy to take on more
15:39But we might need cover
15:41I've got to scrub in for a Jenkins job now
15:43But I'll look again after that
15:45See what I can suss
15:47Send you a draft schedule, we can chat
15:49Sounds great
15:51Oh, and this isn't me campaigning for the job ok
15:53Naz and I have been talking and we get it
15:55Whoever you choose, we're cool
15:57Oh hey, I'm sending you the draft schedule too
15:59Let me know if it works ok
16:01Sure
16:03I hear you were amazing
16:05In your interrupted surgery
16:07I got there
16:09Drew was singing your praises
16:11To be honest, if it wasn't for Drew
16:13It would have been an absolute nightmare
16:15And that's patient number two for the day
16:17Done and dusted
16:19Well done
16:21You look exhausted
16:23Oh, thank you
16:25No shade
16:27I was supposed to be home hours ago
16:29Well, I'll do the notes, you go home
16:31I would, but apparently that is life at the top
16:33So
16:35Oh, tension already, love it
16:37No tension
16:39No, of course not
16:41Mate, Sage, I need a hand in here
16:43I heard a heroin overdose fell in the Amber Bay
16:45Tell me if somebody here is an unwanted dog or something
16:47He is going to need two milligrams of naloxone
16:49On it
16:55Right, you ready?
16:59Bastards
17:01Get off me, let me go
17:03Security
17:05It's ok, you're in hospital, you've had an overdose
17:07Bitch
17:09Piss off, I don't want to be here
17:11I don't want your help
17:13Christ, Shaun, no, we need you to stay
17:15And if you just stay
17:17I'm going to get a wheelchair
17:19Let's go
17:21Go where?
17:23He's still standing
17:25Here we go
17:27Easy
17:29What the hell
17:31Naloxone is like going into withdrawal
17:33Alright, let's get him back to bed
17:35And you're sure he's ok?
17:37There's no temperature?
17:39Nope, nothing
17:41He's just playing in his room with his toys
17:43And he's eating?
17:45Yeah, he seems to be
17:47He's been asking for you though
17:49Well, I will try not to get home too late
17:51I think he's just missing us, you know
17:53Home
17:55Well, I miss him too
17:57Yeah, I know, I know, it wasn't a dig
17:59I know, um, thank you
18:01Give him a big hug from Mama
18:03Will do, bye
18:07You wanted to see me?
18:09I did
18:11Um, Phil said that you helped her through
18:13A surgery after Howard's collapse
18:15She did all the work, I was just the sounding board
18:17That's not how she put it
18:19She said that you were a
18:21Pillar of strength
18:23And the best mentor she's ever had
18:25Wow, I try
18:27I didn't ask her to say that, by the way
18:29I know
18:31Really?
18:33Guilty
18:35Gutted, broken
18:37But despite all that
18:39I really think I'm the best person for the job
18:41Why?
18:43Because I'm a highly experienced surgeon
18:45With a broad range of skills
18:47This is true
18:49What else?
18:51I'm a great teacher, registrars love working with me
18:55I can do the job, Esther
18:57It's not just about the money
18:59I know I seem money focused
19:01But I care about this place, I care about our patients
19:03And I think I can make a big difference
19:05To the way this department's run
19:09I need a calm
19:11And stable presence at the helm, Drew
19:15I mean, you could do this job
19:17You would be fantastic, I just don't want you to
19:19Rush into too much work too soon and regret
19:21I know
19:23But working hard, focusing on something else
19:25That's what I need
19:29OK
19:31Well, the job is yours
19:33Really?
19:35Mm-hmm
19:37Congratulations
19:39Yes
19:41Thanks, Esther
19:43Right, he should be calmer now
19:45Maybe check on him later
19:47Make sure he's not getting agitated
19:49Sure
19:51All good, yeah
19:53And are we all good?
19:55Yeah, sure
19:57Do I seem tense?
19:59No
20:01You?
20:03No, I'm good
20:05I just don't want us to get off on the wrong foot
20:07No, of course not
20:09I wasn't trying to tell you what to do before to stay
20:11Right
20:13It's your call, obviously
20:15Was it?
20:17Yes, of course, I'm glad you're here
20:19Yeah, well, it's nothing like chasing after an abusive addict for the love of it
20:21I will talk to Esther about your overtime
20:23I think that'd be a good idea
20:25OK with you?
20:27Of course, you don't need to ask me
20:29Great, well, I will see you tomorrow
20:31See you
20:35So, what did you want to discuss, Mrs. Franklin?
20:37Viola, please
20:39Of course
20:41I know you're busy, so I won't take up too much of your valuable time
20:43It's no problem
20:45I saw the article in the paper
20:47Right
20:49The hospital appears to be in a bad way
20:51Well, finances aren't looking good
20:53And you've lost a few donors
20:55No doubt that's challenging
20:57I know a thing or two about challenges
20:59I have brain cancer
21:01I'm sorry to hear that
21:03I hope you're getting treatment
21:05It's terminal
21:07Oh
21:09I've been at St. Cass
21:11But I've reached the limit on treatments that won't make my life miserable
21:13They say it's inoperable
21:15I'm very sorry to hear that
21:17If there's anything I can do to help
21:19Or refer you to
21:21We don't need each other
21:23I'm sorry?
21:25I'm prepared to give the hospital a sizable donation
21:27In addition to my usual
21:29To get you back on track
21:31Well, that's very kind of you
21:33Well, I don't want to see the hospital go to rack and ruin
21:35Not after all the work the Warners have put into it
21:37No
21:39Neither do I
21:41And for your part in the proceedings
21:43What do you have in mind?
21:45An operation
21:47I thought you said St. Cass deemed inoperable
21:49I've looked into it
21:51It's risky, but it's not impossible
21:53If they said it's inoperable
21:55I want Chris Warner to do the surgery
21:57He operated so successfully
21:59On young Etta Riddell recently
22:01I'd like him to try and fix it
22:03Chris
22:05Chris and only Chris
22:07If you can get that for me
22:09I can make all your money worries disappear
22:11Have him do the surgery
22:13And Shortland Street gets
22:15Ten million dollars
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