Shortland Street 7983 12th August 2024

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00:01Previously on Shortland Street
00:03So, we're done, finished
00:06I'm so sorry, me and Drew, my family
00:09I can't let that go, I can't let us destroy it
00:12Let's renew our vows and make a fresh start
00:16Maybe we should stay as solely workmates
00:18I see
00:19I don't think I'm really what you're looking for
00:20I did think it was going to be something
00:21But in the end it didn't work out
00:22Well if you really want something
00:23You just push all those little doubts to the side and you go for it
00:26I'm going after what is truly going to make me happy
00:28Regardless of my doubts
00:30And that is
00:31Co-CEO
00:33Excuse me?
00:39Are you kidding me? Damn
00:41You alright?
00:43Reynolds is called in sick and we're down two nurses
00:45Yep, it's going to be one of those mornings
00:47Well I'm jumping into cover, but can you?
00:48I am busy in theatre all morning
00:50But I'll go over her list and I'll see what I can do
00:52Thank you
00:55Sorry
00:59Hey, have you looked over my proposal?
01:01Oh, um, I am still considering it
01:05Considering? What's there to consider? It's a brilliant idea
01:07What's this?
01:08Me joining Esther's co-CEO
01:10Co-CEO?
01:12Okay, I didn't realise that was something you were contemplating
01:16It's something that Maniek proposed
01:18Esther's just taking a wee moment
01:20And then she's going to jump on board with great enthusiasm
01:23Well it's certainly a very different role to operations manager
01:26It is, but I've got a truckload of experience from it
01:28And I will always draw from it
01:30But Esther, look, I am ready, okay?
01:32I know it
01:33And let's face it, you do need me
01:36Yep, I do
01:37You are invaluable in your current role
01:39Okay, then give me more work
01:41Let me lessen your load
01:42I'm sorry, I don't want a job here
01:43Just let me show you what I can do
01:45I really know what you can do
01:46Get me to the end of the day
01:48Look, you can't prove anything in a day
01:51Go and do your surgery, but I will have you know that I am not giving up
01:57Well, you certainly can't fault her passion
02:02No, but I'm not going to share my job with her either
02:10Hey, it's not like it wasn't very sweet
02:13You don't want to, I get it
02:15I was just surprised
02:17Sure
02:18I guess I'm just not really sure where it's coming from
02:21It's got nothing to do with what Nicole said, does it?
02:24You know it's bullshit about me and Phil
02:26Yeah, I know it's bullshit, I know it's got nothing to do with it
02:28So it's not a band-aid?
02:30What? No, pass the lunch boxes please
02:33I just thought it might be good for us
02:35You know, we barely see each other
02:37We never have sex anymore
02:39So you wanted to marry me again to consummate it?
02:42Hmm
02:43Look, I know life gets in the way, okay?
02:46It's not always going to be skyrockets and roses
02:48Yes, I know, it's just, you know, underneath all of the wiping bums and making bloody lunches
02:53It's always been us
02:55I just thought it might be nice to mark it somehow
02:58Okay
03:00So?
03:02I think we'd better finish getting these kids ready for school
03:07Kids! Come on, time to go!
03:13You're staring at me
03:15I can't help it
03:17You have awoken my heart
03:20Okay
03:22Selina
03:23Don't feel like you need to include me in any of that
03:26We got carried away
03:27Yeah, well I guess now the mating dance is finally over
03:31You had an inkling?
03:33Oh yeah, I'm crazy intuitive
03:35You must be
03:36I can't wait to tell everyone at work
03:38Do you think we should?
03:39I want to shout it from the rooftops
03:42What?
03:44Well, as much as I'm enjoying being in this bubble
03:47I just remembered I have my obligations
03:50To?
03:51Fleur
03:52Not those kind of obligations
03:53I will be calling time on our little situationship, of course
03:57I just mean I'm obligated to tell her it's over, obviously
04:02And even though it's a double dose of bad news
04:05We need to tell her about the ashes
04:07What's that?
04:09I have Fleur's dog's ashes
04:12But the bag burst when Madonna and I
04:14Okay, do not finish that sentence
04:16We swept them up, but I'm afraid they've lost a little volume
04:21Oh well, why don't you buy the girl a nice urn
04:24And chuck some wholemeal flour in with it
04:26She'll never know the difference
04:30Make it quick
04:31It's your lower right side, eh?
04:33Yeah, and it hurts when I cough
04:35Hey, is this going to take long? I'm due at work
04:37I'm not sure, a doctor will need to examine you
04:39Can we make it quick?
04:40I think you might want to call in sick
04:42No way, I'm on a 90 day trial, my boss will fire me
04:45They can't do that, you're entitled to sick days
04:47You're right
04:49Right, well, I will try and hurry that along, okay?
04:52Thanks
04:55Emmett, you got a minute?
04:56Need a quick assessment on this haptopain case
04:58Yeah, give me a sec
05:00Emmett, I need you, Amy's nebuliser isn't helping
05:02Coming
05:03What about my patient, haptopain?
05:05She'll have to wait
05:06No, but...
05:07You know the drill, she's not a priority
05:09Emmett, she's been waiting over three...
05:11hours
05:13Tess?
05:14Hey, you're free
05:16Hardly
05:17Read this
05:18Done the whole report?
05:19Yep, clinical operations for the last month
05:21I knew you wouldn't have time
05:22I would've got there
05:23When?
05:24When you're meant to be having dinner with your family
05:26Come on
05:27Come on, it's easier if I lessen the load
05:29You're not qualifying
05:30Yeah, but I've done the job before, yes
05:32Just try on me, okay?
05:33And if I fail, we can just default back to the status quo
05:35But that's not going to happen
05:36You think this job is easy?
05:37No, of course not, but I can help
05:39Just give me a task, anything
05:41It's not happening
05:42Just one thing, okay?
05:43That is all I need, okay?
05:45Just let me prove myself to you
05:46How could that hurt?
05:47Okay, fine, you want a challenge?
05:49Hmm?
05:50Solve our staffing shortage
05:52Okay, um...
05:53Could I hire more nurses?
05:54No, no budget
05:55Okay, plan B
05:56A sob camp, get creative
05:58Mm-hmm, that's right
06:00Alright, S, I'm going to figure it out
06:01You thought we were a good team before?
06:02Wait till you see us now
06:09I just, you know, dust to dust, ash to ash
06:11I think it's a beautiful thing
06:12And to interfere, to mix it up with flour?
06:15Well, I was thinking a harmony meal
06:16Sorry, sorry, that's not important
06:18Seems sacrilegious
06:19I don't want to interfere with anyone's afterlife
06:21Well, look, I understand completely
06:23But Toby was...
06:26A dog
06:27And I know there's the theory that all dogs go to heaven
06:29But really, when a dog's done, aren't they...
06:33Well, done?
06:34Maybe
06:35It just doesn't feel right
06:37Anyway, I'm glad we're buying Toby a nice urn
06:39I feel like it's the least we can do
06:40No, you're right
06:41It would have been rather a sad little doggy bag to have to hand over
06:44Thank you, Maddy, you really are the best
06:46Yes, you guys!
06:48Lena just told me you guys' good news
06:50Freaking finally!
06:52Now, do you guys want me to do your charts?
06:54When's your birthday, Thaddeus?
06:55Oh, actually, no, you know what?
06:57I'm waiting in where I'm not needed
06:59You guys are actually perfect for each other
07:00And I want to take a step back
07:01Because lately, I just feel like everything I touch turns to shit
07:03Okay, you've already received the royal couple sage
07:05I need you back in peds
07:06Of course, yes, I'm just so happy for you guys
07:09Sad for Fleur, though
07:11Speaking of, there's no time like the present to let a good woman down
07:15You're going to call her now
07:17Good luck, I'll sort the urn
07:19Thank you
07:23And you, stop admiring your new man
07:26I need you in ward 5
07:28I'm on it
07:31Just temporarily, just to cover the shortfall
07:34Well, I'm needed in ED, I'm the co-head
07:36Okay, but somebody like you could do the job of two nurses
07:39You're not going to solve staffing issues by demoting and overworking HODs
07:43Okay, Maeve, what would you have me do?
07:45Increase wages, improve working conditions
07:47I am looking for practical solutions
07:49Yep, and I just gave you two
07:51Until we match pay rates and staffing numbers with Oz, we're just going to keep losing talent
07:55Thank you, this has been helpful
07:57Good
07:59There you are
08:00Oh, and I'm just heading to ED now
08:02Great, I just wanted to tell you the good news
08:06Hi
08:08Hi
08:09How are you doing?
08:10Terrible
08:11I'm sorry if what I...
08:12There's a chronic shortage of nurses on the wards
08:14And Maeve's solution is just to get people on a pay rise
08:16Oh, I see
08:18How are you coping?
08:20I just came back from a complicated surgery
08:22Did it go all good?
08:23I'm staying positive, there'll be a few discharges today that should lighten the load
08:27Okay, good
08:28Listen, um, about yesterday, I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings
08:31Oh no, don't be, and no you didn't
08:33I am moving on with my life, focusing on my career
08:35Esther is trialling me as co-CEO
08:37Really?
08:38Yeah, yeah, it's where I see my life headed
08:41And she's taking you on board even though you don't have a medical background
08:44Well, we're going to share the load
08:46She'll cover what I don't know
08:48Well, I... I commend your... courage
08:52But?
08:54No, no but, I hope it goes well
08:56Sorry, it's not like I don't know anything about a hospital
08:58No, I never said that
08:59Not out loud
09:00Maeve, please don't take this the wrong...
09:01You know what, Nadar? I think it's for the best that we didn't work out
09:10Our doctor will be with you shortly
09:12That's what you said before
09:13Sorry
09:15Where is everyone?
09:17Emmett is in recess, Harper is in one of the rooms with a patient
09:20Okay, it's quiet in triage 2
09:22That's a relief, I've been waiting for a doctor to be free for ages
09:25And in the meantime you're doing nothing?
09:27Uh, no, that's not what I said
09:29Okay, I'm going to move you to ward 6
09:30Has this come from Selina?
09:31Me!
09:32What's going on?
09:33He's moving to ward 6
09:34Why?
09:35Because we need him there
09:36And we don't need him here
09:37Can you please just let me do my job?
09:39Since when is stealing my staff being your job?
09:41Since I've been asked to cover the staffing shortage
09:43Fine, I'll take him
09:45Really? I know you guys could get slammed here
09:47If Monique thinks it's what we need to do, then we should do it
09:49Okay, well I need to hand over my patient who's been waiting for...
09:51It's fine, Villy, I'll sort her, you go
09:58What's going on there?
09:59Monique's taking him to work in ward 6
10:02Oh, because he's not busy enough?
10:04I don't know, I didn't have time to listen to her spiel and I don't have time to listen to yours
10:07Are you going to get him back?
10:08Can we just get on with it, please?
10:09Oh, well thanks team leader, because none of us wanted a break any time today, so that's all...
10:15Good
10:18Hey, you found Leanne's ashes?
10:20How cool is that?
10:21I've been absolutely fizzing about my upcoming rotation on Beauty Actress
10:24And maybe getting on Selina's nerves a little bit too much
10:26She asked me to sort through all these packages that were unnamed, right?
10:29Or that the name had rubbed off, or whatever
10:31And there she was, there was Leanne
10:33She'd been sitting there the whole time
10:34That is so good
10:35Has Nicole collected them?
10:37She hasn't come in yet, but I let Maeve tell her the good news
10:39Hey, speaking of, I love you and Thaddeus together
10:43How did it go with Fleur?
10:45Oh, he was going to call her, but I haven't heard back how...
10:48Oh no, he texted
10:49Everything all good?
10:50Uh, he said he's gone to meet her
10:54Well, that's fine, right?
10:55You're not worried he's going to, like, fall into bed with her or whatever?
10:57No, he just said my note to Fleur was cute
11:00Mmkay
11:01And he's gone to take her dog's ashes to her
11:04Well, don't look so worried
11:06If that doesn't put a pin in whatever they've got going on, then...
11:08No, no, no, no
11:09The ashes are here
11:12Wait
11:13Why do you have Leanne's ashes?
11:15These are Toby's
11:17That's the same urn
11:20Oh lord
11:24Pick up, pick up, pick up, pick up
11:26Wait, here he is
11:29Okay
11:30That did not go well
11:32Well, you're not going to like this next bit much either
11:39I reckon I'll be doing these in my sleep
11:42Yeah, third one today
11:44It's a real production load
11:46Fourth
11:47Is it?
11:49I'm still shaky at home
11:52After Nicole's accusation
11:54It's fine
11:55So, no break-up on the cards then?
11:57No
12:01Quite the opposite, in fact
12:03Oh?
12:04Harper went all out last night
12:06Suggested we renew our vows
12:09Wow
12:10What did you say?
12:12Pass
12:13Ouch
12:15I mean, I love her, of course I do
12:17And it's a very sweet gesture, but it's not going to fix anything
12:20She's been distant for ages
12:22That can happen, you guys have got work and family
12:25She blamed it on those things too
12:27Right
12:29She and I have been through a lot together
12:32But underneath it all there's always
12:34And I mean always
12:36Been a fire there
12:38A kind of, I don't know
12:40But it doesn't feel like that is there anymore
12:44And I don't think saying I do again is going to fix anything
12:51Maeve, can I get your help over here please?
12:54No way, she's with me
12:56I need to reduce this fracture
12:58You're just going to have to wait
12:59Two minutes, okay?
13:01We've got incoming
13:02I'll be back with you in a minute
13:05Severe head trauma following a fall
13:07Okay, GCS
13:08Seven
13:09Right, recess please
13:10Maeve, how much longer?
13:11Not long
13:12Alright, go, go, go
13:13Thank you
13:16Remind me who's brilliant idea it was
13:18To send Vili off to the wards
13:20Well that's right
13:22Our new co-CEO
13:24Because in this brave new world
13:25We have to have co-everything
13:27How much longer do I have to wait to be seen?
13:30Ah, right now
13:32I'd say you're fourth in the queue
13:34But we will get to you, I promise
13:36Emmett?
13:38Excuse me
13:45Hey
13:56Okay, well
14:01Well, I've certainly seen another side to Fleur
14:04She wasn't happy?
14:06Let's put it this way, she didn't hang up
14:08Okay
14:09As if I was thrown
14:11But she said she'd bring the ashes in
14:14She plans to, and I quote
14:17Sprinkle the ashes amongst the plentiful dog turds at the dog park
14:21And she was at pains to let me know that the park has been exceptionally busy of late
14:25That is so vindictive
14:27Apparently she was blindsided by losing her place in my affections
14:32Right
14:33So what are you guys gonna do?
14:35I don't know
14:36Poor Nicole, first she loses her mother, now this?
14:39Indeed
14:41Oh
14:42No, sorry, I don't have an idea
14:43I just remember what that note was to Fleur
14:46I wrote a note to Nicole saying I'm so, so, so sorry for everything
14:50Sorry, as you were
14:52You guys are freaking out, go on
14:54I can't face her, I've let her down
14:56No, you haven't, it was a mistake, that's all
14:59A mistake that could have sent her dear mother to the dogs
15:02We have to get the ashes back and come clean
15:05Yeah, but how to word it?
15:07It's rather delicate
15:08Well, you better think quickly
15:10Gosh, this has to be worded so carefully or it could send-
15:12Nicole, hi
15:14Hey
15:16Mum's ashes
15:20Thank you so much
15:36You know, where's Maeve?
15:37Re-arching on the Ambo Bay
15:39God, is it that bad?
15:40Multiple casualties, apparently
15:41Okay, I need blood products ASAP
15:43Yeah, well, I can't help, I've got an artery here
15:45Where's a bloody nurse when you need one?
15:46Do you need a hand?
15:47I'm alright
15:48Are you sure?
15:49Yeah
15:50What do you need me for?
15:51We need blood for this patient
15:53On it
15:54Emmett, are you okay?
15:55I'm alright
15:56Yeah? All good?
15:57Yeah, I think we have more arrivals
15:59You're back
16:00Yeah, you need me
16:01Right, what have we got?
16:02This is the bus driver
16:04Bus driver?
16:06That's Sammy, she was here today with that boobie
16:23There you go, Mum
16:27Now you can watch us all come and go
16:31And keep out any bad omens
16:37Be a part of our everyday
16:44It's weird, I feel so much...
16:47Calmer
16:49As I knew that you were watching over us
16:55Let me...
16:57Watch you
17:00Talk
17:07Yeah
17:18So you haven't given her an answer yet?
17:20I don't know, I feel like there's still so much to talk about
17:24Well, don't pressure her, she'll talk when she's ready
17:27Well, you know me much better than I thought
17:32Well, at least you know that she loves you and loves her family
17:34Yeah, love and passion aren't the same thing though, are they?
17:37Well, it sounds like she's trying to get that back
17:40You've never had to try this hard before
17:43That's life, Drew
17:44Things change, we like to spend our new days
17:47Well, if that's what's going on, I really don't like this place
17:52That's your call
17:53But Harper made it pretty clear that she's committed to you, right?
17:57That's what she says
17:58Then listen to her
18:00You guys love each other, you've got a family together
18:02Yeah, but is that enough?
18:05You tell me
18:08Hey, sorry things didn't work out with you and E. Hyatt, by the way
18:12Yeah, E. Hyatt, true
18:15And thank you for this
18:17Truly nice to have my mate back
18:20Come on, we used to hang out all the time
18:22Hey, why don't we go have a game of pool sometime?
18:24In a well-lit area, so Nick doesn't kick off again
18:27Right
18:28Although, Harper and I did kick off the whole us thing over pool and darts, so...
18:35But Nick's not the boss of you and me
18:37You're safe with Sal's
18:38Lock it in, okay?
18:43Nick, hi!
18:44Hi, Madonna
18:46I didn't think you'd be in again tonight
18:48No, neither did I, but I'm actually not feeling so bad
18:52And that's thanks to you and Sage and everyone, really
18:56It means so much
18:58Hey, Nick
18:59They need me upstairs, sorry
19:01Have a good night, Madonna
19:02We'll leave
19:03Oh, thank you
19:11Okay, I need you to clear beds for an influx of moderate to severe injuries
19:14How many?
19:15A few, E.D.'s processing them now
19:17All kids?
19:18Yeah, it's a high school bus crash
19:19Okay, that's awful, I'll get cracking
19:24Oh, God
19:27Oh, God
19:29This is why patients with acute appendicitis shouldn't be allowed to leave without being seen
19:33What?
19:34The driver of the school bus
19:35In here for six hours, but thanks to a staffing shortage in E.D., she left and got behind the wheel
19:41I had no idea
19:46Thank you
19:50Nearly done?
19:51No, I've ended up working a double
19:53Oh, well, never mind
19:55There's a lot to be said for anticipation
19:58Yeah, I'm not sure I'll be in the mood, to be honest
20:00Why not?
20:01Nicole, we need to get those ashes back
20:04But Fleur...
20:05What are you so scared of? Just ask her nicely
20:08She might try to bargain with me, she might want something in return
20:12We can take that risk
20:13Can't we...
20:15Can't we just let Nicole think she has Leanne's ashes?
20:19I mean, that's what she already thinks
20:20Anyway, surely it would cause her more stress to suddenly...
20:22We can't lie to her
20:24We wouldn't actually be lying
20:27Don't nitpick
20:28We let her believe something that's not true
20:31Sometimes it's kinda that way
20:32You think?
20:34Like, for instance, I believe in the rational, scientifically proven universe, you have your faith
20:39Are you calling my religion a lie?
20:41No, no, heaven's no... I don't think there's an intention to deceive
20:44Good
20:45Just there's no proof and you still believe it
20:49The proof is in your heart and your soul
20:51So they say
20:52And my conscience is troubling me
20:54Nicole needs to know the truth
20:56Or... we could let sleeping dogs lie
21:00Not sleeping, Thaddeus
21:01Dead
21:02Cremated
21:04We have to do the right thing
21:08Tummy's quite distended
21:10Now, is it tender when I apply pressure here?
21:14It's really...
21:16This is really bad
21:17Upset appendix?
21:18Probably
21:19I'm sorry
21:20I shouldn't have left the hospital
21:22That's not your fault
21:23You were here for a really long time
21:25My boss kept calling
21:27He wanted me to do the school run
21:29One minute I was driving
21:31And then I felt this pain
21:33I woke up in an ambulance
21:35It's okay
21:36We're gonna look after you now
21:38What about the students?
21:39We are doing our very best
21:41Now look, I'm gonna get a surgeon down here for you right now
21:43Right now
21:48Was she even assessed before she left?
21:50I suspect not
21:51Definitely not
21:52We didn't have the staff to get to her
21:54She must have slipped out
21:55Harper, she was here for hours
21:56We got busy
21:57Yeah, and I was sent up to the wards
21:58I was the only one on her case
22:00You should have got him back
22:01My neck stormed in and took him
22:03You could have blocked her and you didn't
22:04We could have prevented this whole accident
22:06Some of these kids are dead
22:07Really?
22:10Hi, yeah, it's Harper from ED
22:11I need a surgical consult down here ASAP
22:13Thanks, bye
22:15I wouldn't want your conscience if this gets any worse
22:25You need to get the ashes back
22:26The omens are clear
22:28It's a sign, alright, from God
22:30Either that or it's Leanne herself
22:32Barking
22:33Haunting us