Shortland Street 7991 22nd August 2024

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00:01Previously on Shortland Street
00:03This is Anna and her Nana Helen. She's visiting while Anna's parents are away.
00:06She's so sweet. How am I supposed to stand by and watch her die from terminal leukemia?
00:10I'll work till the end of the week, but then I'm back any day.
00:12Are you okay, Helen? Do you have any chest pain?
00:14I'm fine. Just a dizzy spell.
00:16We need to figure out what's going on.
00:18I know it's not totally your style, but it's Will.
00:21That means a lot, especially because it was Leanne's.
00:23You're wearing two coats. You must be boiling.
00:26Um, sorry, I have to go.
00:28She is stealing from us.
00:30She's not stealing. I told her to buy the jacket.
00:32She didn't even want the new jacket at first.
00:34In case you thought she was ungrateful for Leanne's.
00:36She didn't want to hurt your feelings.
00:38I will help, but I'm not going to take off because I'm stupid.
00:42Take it off.
00:48Okay, so no chest pain or nausea?
00:50No, no, nothing like that.
00:52Okay.
00:54220 over 100.
00:56Great. I thought the holiday would relax me.
00:59So you know that's too high?
01:01I've been having headaches, so I knew something was up.
01:04But with no travel insurance, I'm up a certain creek without a paddle.
01:08So that's why you didn't want to be admitted.
01:10I just don't have that kind of cash.
01:12Yeah, no, of course.
01:14So I'll just have to muddle along, won't I?
01:21Hey, guys.
01:22Hi, Linga.
01:23Have a nice night.
01:25Have a nice night.
01:26She's sucking up to you.
01:27What?
01:28Did you not hear what she said?
01:30She was just being polite.
01:31Yeah.
01:32Her words were being polite, but her face was a whole other story.
01:35Okay, what's all this about?
01:37All what?
01:39It's nothing.
01:41You don't like Phil?
01:42I like her.
01:43What do you like about her?
01:46You put me on the spot.
01:47You see, if you actually liked her, that wouldn't be hard.
01:50Fine.
01:51She's okay, I suppose, but that's my brother.
01:55And I know that the mourning period for his demented marriage has passed or whatever,
01:59and he's fine, but still, his heart got broken.
02:04It's understandable.
02:05You're concerned.
02:06I'm not concerned because this is nothing.
02:09This is just a fling.
02:10You want to protect him.
02:11Yes.
02:13But does Lily seem happy with Phil?
02:18I guess.
02:19Then maybe...
02:21I should shut my face.
02:23Yep, I get it.
02:24You can still tell me.
02:26Let's get out of here.
02:28Yeah, I mean, she's trying hard to keep it open, but the numbers, they just don't stack up.
02:34Okay.
02:35Thanks, Julian.
02:36Bye.
02:38So, love is a lie.
02:40Sometimes.
02:41And destiny, kindness, integrity.
02:45Had a bad day, have we?
02:47You know, I never thought I'd throw in the towel before the age of 30,
02:50but ke sara, sara, whatever we'll be, won't.
02:54Remix.
02:55Hey, I'm telling you about my love life crisis, my career crisis, and you're not even listening.
03:00No, sorry, no, I am listening.
03:02I'm just, I am...
03:04What was I asking?
03:05What is this all doing at home anyway?
03:06It's depressing seeing it here.
03:08We should leave this behind when we clock off.
03:10Okay, well, how often does that actually happen?
03:12Doesn't mean we shouldn't try.
03:14I just, I left before I got it all done because I wanted to be ready to see Nass tonight.
03:19Tonight?
03:21Oh, your reality TV tonight.
03:26Yes.
03:27Forget about it, it's fine.
03:29One of us should be lucky.
03:30Oh.
03:34Hello.
03:35Hello.
03:36Slight change of plan.
03:38I hope you like Messy Australians.
03:41Is that the name of a show?
03:42No, no, the show is called Brides, Barbecues and Broken Promises.
03:45You're going to love it.
03:49So she can't afford care here or back home?
03:52Well, it's a gamble travelling without a chance.
03:54Well, she's here to visit family.
03:56She's not bungee jumping and going shot over jet.
03:59She just needs...
04:01Okay, you're busy.
04:02I'll come back later.
04:03Sorry, I am just trying to be in four places all at once and I still don't have FDA.
04:08You could be lurking around every corner.
04:10How is Sage?
04:12Not great.
04:13I think I put too much on him, failed him.
04:15I'm sure that's not true.
04:17Some people just aren't cut out for paeds.
04:19Or maybe he wasn't quite ready.
04:20Maybe.
04:21I just hate that people have to harden up to deal with difficult patients.
04:25It's his heart and his empathy that makes him so good, you know?
04:28I hear you.
04:29And you are a good mentor but you can't control everything so you might have to let this one go.
04:34I'm sorry, I don't mean to bring you down.
04:36You've got enough on your plate.
04:37That's why they give me the big bucks.
04:39Focus on what you can control.
04:40Leave the rest.
04:45Sweet and salty.
04:47This way you're getting the best of both worlds.
04:48Popcorn and...
04:49Chocolate.
04:50Obviously.
04:51So this is like a whole thing for you two.
04:53Yes.
04:54You are going to love it as well.
04:57We've just got to get through 500 ads.
05:00Oh my god, wait, that guy totally looks like Nathan Fillion.
05:03Yeah, Captain Malcolm.
05:04What?
05:05You've seen Firefly?
05:06Yeah, one season of Perfection.
05:08What did you think of Serenity?
05:10What are you guys talking about?
05:11Some knock-off perfume?
05:13Serenity, I'd have to agree with Rotten Tomatoes on that one.
05:16Yeah, it's like 90-something percent or something, right?
05:18And that's what I tell people when they're like, it's just some sci-fi crap.
05:21It's sci-fi at its best.
05:22Meanwhile, we've got reality TV at its best.
05:25And did you know Zac Efron's in it?
05:28Serenity?
05:29Oh, no, no, Firefly.
05:30Yeah, yeah, you're right.
05:31Who was your favourite?
05:32Probably Captain Malcolm but other than that, um...
05:36Cool, can we wrap this up, guys?
05:37Because the recap is just about to start.
05:39Nah, River Tam, absolutely.
05:41You?
05:42No, no, no, let me guess, let me guess.
05:44Sage!
05:45Are you serious?
05:47I'm gonna grab us some drinks.
05:51What are you doing?
05:52I'm chatting with our guests, what's the problem?
05:53You? Me? How?
05:55Look, I get it, you're single-prangle, whatever.
05:56Me and Nazar, we're not.
05:57But, Naz, it's my friend who...
05:59I am sorry, but the boo trumps the crew.
06:01But I thought we were...
06:02Just get out, Sage. Goodbye.
06:05Go!
06:30Pitching up on your show?
06:32Must be a goodie.
06:33Yeah.
06:35Hello, Nicole, are you here with me?
06:37Sorry, yes, yep, I'm here.
06:39Well, I hope so, because I need you to go and grab Mr. Dillon from Paco.
06:42Paco's worried that he's ready, and they won't send him back without a new score.
06:45On it.
06:48Sorry I'm late, I slept in.
06:50Secret safe with me?
06:51Thanks.
06:52I do not need to give Drew another reason to hate me.
06:56Our first patient's waiting over there.
06:58There.
07:01Jocelyn Kellerman?
07:02That's the one.
07:03Oh, she cancelled her last appointment ten minutes before we were due to go in.
07:07Delayed the whole day.
07:08I mean, it's alerts.
07:09Tell me you wouldn't be begging to get part of your cervix removed.
07:13Fair.
07:15She is bigger.
07:16Been a nightmare to cannulate.
07:17I'll do the cannulation, and you just deal with the consent.
07:22Miss Kellerman.
07:23Hi.
07:24Come on through.
07:29Thanks.
07:30You are doing really well, Anna.
07:32It's good to see you feeling so much better.
07:34Sage says I'm not allowed to go home till I can fart.
07:38Sorry, kids and farts.
07:40It's never not funny.
07:42Well, you have a four-year-old at home, you don't have to tell me.
07:44But you're right, we need to make sure everything is working properly before you can go home.
07:49Anna, that's enough.
07:52Is your head still bothering you, Helen?
07:54Oh, it's not too bad.
07:56We need to get you checked out again.
07:57Look, I spent my last dime coming out here to see my beautiful girl.
08:01And while I don't regret that for a second, I just don't have the cash to pay for private health care.
08:08Oh, I'm bleeding.
08:10Okay.
08:12Here you go.
08:14Here you go.
08:18That's weird, I never get nosebleeds.
08:20It's your blood pressure.
08:22And to be honest, a nosebleed could be the least of your...
08:24I'll get myself seen to when I get back home, okay?
08:27I promise.
08:30We can do better than that.
08:35Trust me, this is nothing.
08:36Really? A two-hour wait?
08:38In AD, you would have barely seen a nurse after two hours.
08:41That's nuts.
08:42You're telling me.
08:43Anyway, let's get this party started.
08:45I don't think that thing's gonna work with my giant arms.
08:49No, the usual ones don't fit me either, babe, so I forgot you this one.
08:53Any chance of a bigger one of these?
08:56I'm sorry, we really should have more sizes available, but I've got this trick.
09:00We can get a second one and wear it backwards, like a dressing gown.
09:03You're a gem.
09:05Ready to go?
09:06Almost.
09:07What's the hold up?
09:08I just need to grab another gown.
09:09Jocelyn, we're a bit short on time today.
09:11I can see you're pretty much good to go.
09:13Do you mind if we just take you straight through?
09:16Sure.
09:17Great. These are the consent forms.
09:23Penny for your thoughts?
09:26Did you know it can cost nearly two grand for a non-resident to get basic care in AD?
09:31Indeed.
09:32They say nothing of the cost of medications without government subsidy.
09:35That's not fair. It shouldn't matter where they're from.
09:37People should be able to get what they need without worrying about red tape.
09:40A commendable position.
09:42There's no bottomless money pit that I'm aware of.
09:44The line has to be drawn somewhere.
09:46I didn't take you for a heartless right-winger.
09:48Martin Walker, I would never...
09:50I thought we were friends.
09:51Look, healthcare has to be about more than just the bottom line.
09:54I agree, but look around you. Sadly, that's not the case.
09:57Well, it should be. Because this isn't good enough.
10:01Hello, you.
10:02What's up with him?
10:03Something. I'm not quite sure what.
10:05He's been weird.
10:06He's just focused, I think.
10:09It's not that. There's something else.
10:11You think we should be concerned?
10:13I don't think so. But I'll keep an eye on him.
10:16We both will. We're a team.
10:21Okay, so?
10:22You fully listening?
10:23Doesn't look like I'm doing anything else.
10:26Think back to a year ago.
10:29Do I have to?
10:30No, no, sorry. Think back to where I was a year ago.
10:34Okay, I'm thinking.
10:36And today?
10:37Well, that same girl officially just got a position at the CAV.
10:41Cassie?
10:42No.
10:43I'm so, so proud of you.
10:46What have I missed?
10:47Someone just got a job.
10:51Well, just casual.
10:53But I'm getting paid now.
10:55Honey, I'm so stoked for you.
10:57Me too.
10:59That's so exciting.
11:01Don't spend it all at once.
11:03I know how to manage my money.
11:05Yeah, of course. Sorry. Sorry, Cass.
11:08Maybe you can buy your own clothes now.
11:12No.
11:13Um, sure.
11:15Sure.
11:17Honey, this is really great news, okay?
11:21And I'm really, really proud of you.
11:34Morning.
11:35Hello.
11:36I hope there's no hard feelings about last night.
11:38Don't worry, I'm putting the blame squarely on one.
11:41I know you could have talked Firefly for hours.
11:43I could have.
11:44But now, did you see?
11:45We have a new heart transplant coming in.
11:47I did.
11:48I just thought you might be interested.
11:50I've got enough to get on with.
11:52It's exciting.
11:53You don't see paediatric heart transplants too often.
11:56Louis? Eight years old?
11:57Yeah.
11:58And after his operation, he's going to live a long life.
12:01He's eight?
12:02He's a brave kid.
12:03Who's assisting?
12:05You were my first choice.
12:06Uh, sure. Other than me?
12:09You should have heard his parents on the phone.
12:10So excited.
12:11Amazing.
12:12My two favourite men.
12:13Oh.
12:14Four months.
12:15Well, Sage is the best in the business.
12:17It's not going to work, Niles.
12:19By the way.
12:20What?
12:21What?
12:22Hoban Washburn.
12:23He's your favourite.
12:24You're right.
12:26You guys are still having a nerd fest?
12:28Just a little one.
12:30Sorry.
12:31For being a dick.
12:32And sorry I was annoyed last night that you guys were hanging out.
12:35It was very childish.
12:37I think it's sweet.
12:38But I think Sage might be a little hurt.
12:40I just wanted you all to miss out.
12:42Lucky me.
12:43I think it's really cute that you guys get along so well.
12:45Yeah, he's a great guy.
12:47And he's great with kids.
12:48I really want him to stay in paediatrics.
12:50But I have to make him want it too.
12:57Everything is looking good, Jocelyn.
12:59Your procedure was smooth sailing all round.
13:01How are you feeling?
13:02Still just a bit tired.
13:04Of course.
13:05So just relax.
13:06I am sorry about before.
13:08Surgeon's always in a rush.
13:09It's okay.
13:10She did look pretty busy.
13:11Yeah, but everyone's busy.
13:13No reason to make you feel uncomfortable.
13:15She's probably mad that I cancelled last time.
13:18Couldn't get time off?
13:19Well, yeah.
13:20It can be pretty tricky with the kids.
13:22And to be honest, I just don't love hospitals.
13:26No offence.
13:27Look, I wouldn't be here unless they paid me.
13:31But I'm glad you made it back.
13:37Oh, sorry.
13:38Did I hurt you?
13:39No, no, no.
13:40You jumped.
13:41Oh, it was just cold.
13:43Do you mind if I take a closer look anyway?
13:45Oh, you don't have to.
13:46It's...
13:48It's a bit yuck.
13:50I'm sure I've seen worse.
13:52I'll be gentle, I promise.
13:57Oh yeah, that looks sore.
13:59How long has it been like that for?
14:01A while.
14:02Have you seen your GP about it?
14:04I'd ask.
14:05Because I know exactly what he'll say.
14:08Let me guess.
14:09Have you tried losing weight about it?
14:12I know he's right.
14:14It's just I've tried every diet under the sun and nothing works.
14:18It's hard when your body size makes you a problem before you've walked into a room, right?
14:22You get it.
14:23I'm just tired of everyone telling me how to live in my body.
14:27We'll get it sorted.
14:28No more grinning and bearing it.
14:36Delivery for you.
14:37Oh, thanks.
14:38I'll get it straight to my patient.
14:39But before you go, I couldn't help but notice.
14:41Yeah?
14:42That is an extremely high dose.
14:45Well, thanks for your advice, but as her doctor, it's the dose I think is appropriate.
14:48For a child.
14:49How high?
14:51Sorry, I'm needed.
14:53Are you sure you don't want Thaddeus to double-check the script before you take it?
14:56I do love to dot those i's.
14:59I'm good, but your patient care is commendable and noted, as always.
15:02But...
15:03But I know what I'm doing.
15:04I will double-check her dose when her notes are in front of me, and if it seems too high, I'll adjust it myself.
15:18Oh, just come on in. Don't bother knocking.
15:20Sorry.
15:21God forbid anyone makes an actual appointment around here.
15:24I just need to brief you on a few changes. It's not going to take long.
15:28Fine, go ahead.
15:29So, word from Medvita's, amongst less noticeable things, they want to change all the hospital signage back into English only.
15:35They what now?
15:36Just to make it clear and understandable for everyone.
15:38They know how busy you are, so they will sort it.
15:40You can't do that.
15:42Well, I'm not. I'm not doing it, but I do admit it is a shame.
15:46It's not a shame. It's horrifying, it's a disgrace, and winding back the clock about half a century.
15:52I can see how some people will view it like that.
15:55Well, the signs are in both languages, so what's the problem?
15:57The problem is Medvita's have issued these instructions.
16:00They're doing it to all facilities they're invested in, so if you do have a problem with Esther, you need to take it up with them.
16:05And you're not taking any joy in how it's making me feel?
16:07Stop making this personal.
16:08Well, how can I not?
16:09First you've taken away the NPC, and now you're gunning for Waitereo itself.
16:13If you think I'm going to stand by and let this happen, you've got another thing coming.
16:20Just the man I'm after.
16:22You okay?
16:24I just had a conversation with Esther, and now we're fighting, I guess.
16:28It'd be easier if she didn't take everything so personally, and realise that we actually need each other to do our jobs properly.
16:33That doesn't sound good. What happened?
16:36Can I have a hug? What is that, crossing a line?
16:39Of course.
16:44So, Medvita's, they sent out a directive to change all the hospital signage and put it back in English.
16:50But it is in English.
16:52And Te Reo Māori.
16:54And they want to erase that?
16:55Yes.
16:56Well, that's ignorant. Well, lots of countries manage with bilingual signs just fine.
16:59Well, when I told Esther, she thought...
17:01Not to mention it's a complete waste of resources and money.
17:03Thank you. Esther's already told me all this.
17:06She was upset. Fair enough.
17:08Well, she's treating me like I did this to ruin her day, when obviously I don't have a decision in it.
17:13Oh, I know that, and I'm sorry if it sounded like I was blaming you.
17:15I'm just trying to do my job.
17:17I know. And I can see how dedicated you are.
17:20But that language is part of Esther's identity.
17:22Surely you can see that she can't help but take this personally.
17:40My own clothes? Really?
17:43Hello to you too.
17:44She's just a kid, Nick.
17:46No, she's an adult and she needs to start acting like one.
17:49Cassie's just got back on her feet after the year from hell.
17:52Can we let the girl enjoy herself before we slam her into adulthood?
17:55You're lucky I didn't ask her to pay board.
17:57Okay, what's going on with you? Cassie's family.
18:00You think I don't know that?
18:03Hey.
18:06What's really going on here?
18:08I'm not going to cry at work again.
18:11It's starting to get embarrassing.
18:13No one is watching, okay?
18:16What is up? You're not yourself.
18:19It's nothing. It's just going to sound petty.
18:23Try me.
18:26I just...
18:29It sometimes feels like it's me against the two of you.
18:34No.
18:35Yeah, I know. I know, I know. It's dumb, but it is the way that I feel.
18:40Cassie is your priority and I'm just an evil stepmother.
18:44Honey, that is not how it is.
18:48And without Belia, I'm just nothing.
18:53I just feel like nothing.
19:04No, I don't want to hold again.
19:06I want to speak to somebody who's got some actual power over this signage disaster.
19:11Hello?
19:14I'm interrupting. I'll come back.
19:16It's fine. They just hung up on me.
19:19What is your problem?
19:22I'm afraid it's Marty. I'm worried he's slipped.
19:28Can you close the door, please, Thaddeus?
19:30Yes.
19:35Okay, so what's going on? What did you see?
19:38Well, I dispensed some antihypertensives he requested for a patient.
19:45Thought nothing of it.
19:46Well, he's hardly going to use blood pressure meds to get high.
19:49Quite. But as I was dispensing it, I realised the dose was, for a paediatric patient, extremely high.
19:57Well, it could be a mistake. Either wrong patient or wrong dosage.
20:01Have you raised it with him?
20:02Of course.
20:03And?
20:06He left.
20:08What do you mean?
20:09It's not exaggerating too much to say that when I raised the discrepancy with Marty, he ran away.
20:16Have you spoken to anyone else about this?
20:18I haven't. I came straight to you. Although Madonna has also noticed his unusual behaviour.
20:23He's not using.
20:26I know it's hard to accept. You must be feeling all kinds of things.
20:32Mostly rage.
20:34Hey, Phil. Something's come up with Jocelyn.
20:37Oh, no, she isn't casual to me, is she?
20:39No, nothing like that. Just something's come up with her pre-op assessment, which is a bit concerning.
20:43What's that?
20:44I found an infection in between the folds of her skin and she's been hiding it for a long time. She's in a lot of pain.
20:50That's rough. But I don't see how it relates to the LITS procedure. I'll make a note of it in her discharge summary for her GP to follow up.
20:57But she's here now. Wouldn't it be faster to treat the wound while she's in for the LITS?
21:00Not for me, or the patients behind her in the surgical list. We're already delayed if you haven't already forgotten.
21:06No, but for Jocelyn, who's in a lot of pain.
21:08Selina, it's nice that you've bonded with her, but...
21:11But you don't give a crap.
21:12That's not what I'm saying. It's just we've got a lot...
21:15It's just that she has inconvenienced you enough already and you can't wait to get her out of here.
21:20That is not... Oh, I feel like you're deliberately misinterpreting me.
21:23I am interpreting you just fine. I wonder whether my brother knows what kind of person he's hooking up with.
21:32Now, this is not a long-term solution, but hopefully while you're here it'll get your blood pressure back where it needs to be, okay?
21:41I don't feel right about this. Will you be in any trouble?
21:45Not if no one finds out. It's okay.
21:50What brings you here? This is Esther, our CEO. And my lovely wife, as it so happens.
21:55You did well for yourself.
21:57Don't I know it.
21:58Look, I'm sorry to interrupt your consult. I wouldn't if it wasn't urgent.
22:02Oh, I'm done with him anyway.
22:07I assume those are the patients you're talking about? The ones you've been struggling to figure out how to help?
22:11Yeah, aren't they great?
22:12Can you just cut it out and stop? Are you trying to get us both fired? Take the hospital?
22:16Esther, I can explain.
22:17What were you thinking?
22:18I was thinking Helen's life was unnecessarily in danger.
22:21I won't even bother asking because clearly you're not thinking. Not about me, not about our family.
22:25You told me to do what was in my power.
22:27Don't. Don't you dare try and put this on me.
22:29I'm not. But how else was I supposed to help her?
22:31You won't be able to help anyone if you're fired.
22:33You wouldn't.
22:35You might not have given me any choice.
22:39Oh, what fresh help is this?
22:42I suppose people can't read English if there's Maori next to it.
22:46It's pathetic.
22:47It's time to fight back.
22:49Planning a revolution?
22:50Shot on the street. Next on 2 and TVZ Plus.