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00:00Previously on Shortland Street.
00:02We are one people, one country, and no one deserves special treatment.
00:05That's a press release from an extranet.
00:07If you don't reopen the clinic, we'll walk.
00:09We've got to take it up a level.
00:10And I'm taking charge, but this time, we're going to do it right.
00:13What about Monique and the shareholders?
00:14What about them?
00:15I think you need to go see one of the GPs.
00:17It's us. We are dysfunctional as a couple.
00:19I'm doing my best.
00:20You've completely checked out.
00:21Stop fighting!
00:22Sometimes grown-ups do that, mate.
00:24And then they get a divorce and they leave their children.
00:26Just like Mum did.
00:31So if we prioritise patients based on clinical need,
00:34the majority of our patients are still Māori and Pasifika.
00:37We could help a lot of people, but only if you all work with me.
00:41100%.
00:42Totally.
00:43Yeah, you bet.
00:44You know I will.
00:45Okay, I've pulled together a list of patients.
00:47I do have to ask you all to keep this to yourselves.
00:50It's no secret, but we're not exactly advertising it
00:52to anyone who does not need to know.
00:55Need to know what?
00:57She's like a cat burglar.
00:58Don't put a bell on her.
00:59What was that?
01:00What?
01:01Nothing.
01:02What can we help you with?
01:03You're in the middle of something?
01:05We are.
01:06Mind if I sit in?
01:12Be our guest.
01:14Be our guest.
01:28Carry on.
01:32Your press release.
01:33I shouldn't have gone off at you like that.
01:36You are only the messenger.
01:40You're right.
01:41Maybe you could remind the rest of your staff.
01:44Some of them are giving me the cold shoulder
01:46and it's not pleasant.
01:47Sure.
01:48Anyone else have anything to add?
01:55I like your shoes.
01:58Thanks.
02:01You sure you're feeling okay now, sweetheart?
02:05Listen, you don't have anything to hide.
02:09And listen, you don't have anything to worry about, okay?
02:12We both love you very much.
02:15And we love each other, too.
02:18Really?
02:19Yes, really.
02:22And sometimes grown-ups do fight.
02:24It's not great, but it happens.
02:26And then we say sorry and we make things better.
02:29Like now, for instance.
02:30We're both sorry that we made you feel anxious
02:32and worried about us.
02:35It's okay.
02:37Okay.
02:38We're not going anywhere, though, okay?
02:40Can I go read my book now?
02:42Of course you can.
02:44You guys are the best mum and dad ever.
02:47Oh, honey, you are the best, too.
02:50The very best.
02:52Both love you, mate.
02:57He's trying to appease us.
03:00I don't think he's trying...
03:01He's trying to handle the situation.
03:03Handle who? Me?
03:04You're the one who's distant.
03:05You don't think he's...
03:06Both of us, Drew.
03:07We're a ticking time bomb.
03:08We're angry and we...
03:12We can do better, can't we?
03:15Yeah.
03:16Of course we can.
03:29Hey.
03:30I am nearly done.
03:36There.
03:37Done.
03:39What you doing?
03:40New plan for the free clinic.
03:42Now it is the priority clinic.
03:44Oh, there's a good ring to it.
03:46I thought you shut that down for good.
03:48Yeah, thank Monique,
03:49but man, that press release really fired me up.
03:52Right.
03:53You think it's going to work out this time?
03:54Oh, I do.
03:55And it feels good.
03:57No secrets, everything out in the open.
04:00Well, it's just...
04:01Monique is watching the hospital like a hawk.
04:03Well, I thought of that
04:05because I lulled her into a false sense of security.
04:09Really?
04:13Okay, what is it?
04:14Well, if you get on the wrong side of the shareholders,
04:16you'll attract their attention.
04:17You could end up in an audit or who knows what.
04:19Well, everything is above board.
04:22I'm doing a good thing, babe.
04:24I know that.
04:25I'm just trying to look out for you.
04:27Well, I've achieved something really big and exciting.
04:30Could you just back me on it?
04:32Of course.
04:33You're going to smash it.
05:02Hey, it's just me, Selena.
05:20Hi, Selena.
05:21Surprise!
05:22Oh, my God, you've been here?
05:24What are you doing here?
05:26I wanted to come only to surprise you.
05:28Yeah, I'm really surprised.
05:30Have a look at your hair.
05:32Yeah, Nana Sina cut it for me.
05:34It looks awesome.
05:35Come here, come here.
05:37So what, did he call you to plan this?
05:40No, his Nana did.
05:41She's from the same village as mine.
05:43You're kidding.
05:44Go away.
05:45So she called me and told me that he wanted to surprise you
05:48and I was like, hell yeah.
05:49I thought it might be just the thing you needed.
05:52Yes, thank you.
05:54Do you want to take your aqua upstairs, darling?
05:56I've got to get this up first.
05:57Here, Mum, for you.
05:59I love chips, yummy.
06:01Yeah, but they're way better than the ones here.
06:03They're long.
06:04And these ones are for Maeve and Cassie.
06:07Oh, thank you, mate.
06:08They look delicious.
06:15What's wrong, babe?
06:17What, about from my mum dying and my wife leaving
06:20and missing my son?
06:22Oh, come here.
06:25You just let those tears out, girl.
06:27You've got your boy back now and he'll keep you going
06:30until it all feels a little bit easier, which it will.
06:34Really?
06:35I promise.
06:37He came all this way and I didn't even know.
06:39What if something had happened?
06:41He's fine.
06:42All on his own.
06:43Yeah, but it all worked out great.
06:44Just focus on that, yeah?
06:50Come here, quickly.
06:51I need another hug.
06:53Oh.
06:58So this is a volunteer situation?
07:02We're asking staff to donate their time.
07:04Well, yeah, because who doesn't want to work all day and all night?
07:07We'll have rosters, make sure no one gets burned out.
07:10Mm, good luck with that.
07:11Who's paying for it?
07:13Fundraising.
07:14I've spoken to the fossils and they're willing to help
07:16and we'll approach our big donors, too.
07:18And I'm sure they'll be happy to help.
07:20I'm sure they'll be happy to help.
07:22I'm sure they'll be happy to help.
07:24I'm sure they'll be happy to help.
07:27OK, fine.
07:28I'll talk to the nurses.
07:29Thank you, you're a star.
07:31I'm a supernova, babe, and I am this close to exploding.
07:34Can you not push my nurses over the edge?
07:36What?
07:37And it's better be on the level this time.
07:39Everyone will know that Shortland Street are doing it on a voluntary basis
07:42to aid all patients.
07:44Everyone?
07:45Who needs to know?
07:46Does Monique need to know?
07:48I want to get it up and running before I inform the shareholders.
07:53OK, your call.
07:56Thank you, Selena.
08:00Tough cookie.
08:01Well, it's all coming together.
08:03How'd it go last night?
08:04Great.
08:05We were slammed, but I wouldn't change it.
08:07Oh, good.
08:09Well, I think we might actually make a difference
08:11instead of chasing our tails.
08:15What?
08:16TK would be proud.
08:18Well, let's just make it happen first
08:20before we congratulate ourselves.
08:22Got it.
08:24Marty, are you down to take a shift at the Priority Clinic?
08:28Marty is on the fence.
08:31Really?
08:32It's not like you?
08:33You guys have been too relaxed about this.
08:35If Medvitas figures out what you're trying to do...
08:37If they figure out that we're trying to help people in need?
08:40Yeah, I don't think they'll see it that way.
08:43I'll leave you to duke this one out, cuz.
08:48I'm not the enemy here.
08:50Operating within policy guidelines.
08:52I just think you're getting in too deep.
08:54And I think you're not hearing me.
08:56We're making our co-papa work within the guidelines.
08:59And you're walking a dangerous line
09:01and putting your job at risk.
09:02No, the only time I risked my job
09:04was when you were addicted to scoliasterin.
09:06Would have been great if you were concerned for me then.
09:22Mom, what can I have for breakfast?
09:36Mom?
09:37Oh, good morning. Did you sleep well?
09:39Yeah, what can I have for breakfast?
09:41Oh, anything, babe.
09:42Like what?
09:43Well, just have a look and see. It's all healthy stuff.
09:53Are you okay?
09:59I'm fine.
10:01You don't look fine.
10:03Don't.
10:04Okay.
10:05Do you want to talk about it?
10:07No.
10:09I thought you'd be happy to be back home.
10:12You don't care that I'm home.
10:14Of course I do.
10:16All you do is look at your phone. It's boring.
10:19Sorry.
10:21Let's have fun today.
10:23How about a movie night?
10:25I want to play with my cousins.
10:27You're missing some already.
10:29Yeah, but it was pretty fun over there, right?
10:33There's heaps of kids and heaps to do.
10:35And it's cold here.
10:37Yeah, I know that change is hard.
10:39But hey, just so you know,
10:41I'm so, so happy that you're home.
10:47I have to go on to work quickly, but I'll treat you to lunch after, yeah?
10:50Could I just stay home?
10:52Not on your own, bud.
10:54When are Mev and Cassie and Nox coming back?
10:58I don't know.
11:02What's wrong, Billy?
11:04I want to go back to Samoa.
11:08Good morning. Anything exciting on the agenda today?
11:11Oh, really? Just me and my pillow having a nice dreamy sleep?
11:15Yeah, you do look tired, no offence.
11:17Haven't got you both working the night shift, has eh?
11:19What part of the job?
11:21I just do what I'm told.
11:22And what is Esther telling you?
11:24Sorry, what?
11:25That meeting yesterday.
11:26Why did she gather you guys all together?
11:28Well, we all worked together.
11:30Right. It was just a really random mix of people, don't you think?
11:33Oh, really?
11:35OK. She did tell you not to ice me out.
11:38No one's icing you out.
11:40Hey, why don't we get a coffee?
11:42I need to know the latest on Phil, you know?
11:44She all just upped and left. No goodbye, no text, no nothing.
11:47It's a bit odd, don't you think?
11:48She just needed some time out, OK?
11:49So sometimes the hospital can do that to you.
11:51Look, you guys, I get it.
11:53I am on the outside.
11:55But I'm your friend, I'm your ally, and I am here to help.
11:59Yeah.
12:00Well, I need a coffee, so excuse me.
12:03Hey, hello.
12:04Look, I know something is going on, so give me the tea.
12:06Ah, tea. That's a good idea.
12:08Coffee's just going to keep me awake.
12:12Oh.
12:20Are you going to eat that salad, or just push it round your plate?
12:23Can I have something nice instead?
12:25Yeah, but finish that first.
12:27We need to keep a close eye on your insulin, remember?
12:29Oh, of course.
12:33Oh, is it good to be back, Billy, having fun with your mum?
12:36No.
12:37Why not?
12:38He's just missing Samoa and his cousins, aren't you, bud?
12:42Maeve and Cassie too.
12:44Yeah, it's taking a bit of getting used to.
12:46Oh, chin up.
12:48Tamalele mo lo tinake.
12:50Maeve and Cassie and Knox, they won't be gone forever.
12:53Promise?
12:54Yeah, I promise.
12:56Sometimes it's good for adults to have some space from each other.
13:00You know, it means that they love each other
13:03and that they're figuring out how to be better.
13:06Sorry I've been mean.
13:08You haven't been mean.
13:10It's confusing for you, I get it.
13:12Nicole, I'm so glad I found you.
13:14Mrs Patterson is having a meltdown.
13:17Well, I'm not rostered on right now.
13:20Well, she'll only listen to you.
13:22Since you're here, would you mind?
13:24Um, I've got to get up.
13:26Hey, I'm on a break. I could keep my friend Billy company.
13:30Are you sure?
13:31Yeah, go for it.
13:32Okay, um, I'll be back soon, but...
13:38Good on you for stepping up for your mum
13:40and supporting her when she's feeling a bit low.
13:43I'm proud of you.
13:44Proud enough to buy me a donut?
13:47Yeah, well...
13:53Don't say you're avoiding me too.
13:55I am public enemy number one.
13:57All I've done is taken a giant leap up the corporate ladder
13:59and you'd think I'd be getting snaps,
14:01but people just give me shade.
14:02Oh, that's no good.
14:04No good? Marty, so insightful.
14:06Glad we had this chat.
14:08I'm sorry, I had an argument with Esther
14:10and I'm just a bit distracted.
14:12Oh.
14:13And I'd better get going.
14:17Hey, Mon.
14:18Do you want to go get a coffee together?
14:20You know what, Marty?
14:21I would absolutely love that.
14:23You know what, Mon?
14:24I miss our friendship now that you've become a bigwig.
14:26It's OK, Marty.
14:27I'll always have time for the small people.
14:30You OK?
14:31Duh!
14:33Oh, everyone hates me.
14:35Oh, you've still got me.
14:37Do I, though?
14:38You've been kind of distant.
14:40Have I?
14:41Yes.
14:42Look, I know you don't agree with the press release,
14:44but I am doing my job and doing what I have to do
14:46and it's not fair for everyone to put me on the outs because of it.
14:48Mon, you can't expect things to stay the same.
14:51You're in upper management now.
14:53People can't confide or gossip with you like they used to.
14:58So, what's your excuse?
15:01I don't want work tensions getting in the way of our relationship.
15:05So what do we do?
15:06Just smile and nod politely at each other?
15:09If it means we get on with our jobs, then yes.
15:13Great.
15:14Even my boyfriend doesn't want to spend time with me.
15:16Mon.
15:17It's fine.
15:18My mum told me you can't have it all and, boy, was she right.
15:21My landlord might be selling the apartment.
15:24I was thinking about getting a place on my own,
15:26but we could get a place together.
15:30Uh...
15:31No?
15:34Why don't we dial it down a notch and you move in with me in my flat?
15:41And your flatmates?
15:43Yeah.
15:45Okay.
15:46Good idea.
15:48Yeah, I'll see you at home.
15:50See you.
15:53Can't thank you enough, Mr. Mayhew.
15:55Okay, we'll speak then.
15:56Bye.
15:58Yes.
16:00Who was that?
16:01Fergus Mayhew.
16:02Do you remember his son, Mac?
16:04He was a patient of yours.
16:05Yeah, what does he want?
16:07I called him.
16:08He's donated to the hospital in the past,
16:10so I asked if you'd consider donating to the priority clinic,
16:12and he just did.
16:14So that's another $10,000.
16:17I should probably write it off.
16:20Look, I'm sorry, okay?
16:22I shouldn't have brought up the question.
16:24It's okay.
16:25You know, it's in the past,
16:27and we've worked really hard to move on and mend things,
16:30and I know you're only trying to look out for me.
16:33Yeah.
16:36So a big donation for a clinic that hasn't even been approved yet.
16:40Well, we don't need approval from Medford, does.
16:42Well, if we don't get it,
16:43it'll seem like we have something to hide.
16:45It's upside down.
16:47And that worries you?
16:49Well, I'm worried about you.
16:51Well, don't.
16:52It's happening.
16:53Esther.
16:54Why are you so against the clinic?
16:55It's going to help people.
16:56I thought that's what you wanted.
16:59What?
17:00You can't go ahead with the clinic.
17:02Don't do this, please.
17:07Dr. McCasable.
17:09Excuse me, Dr. Drew.
17:11What now?
17:12You still haven't signed off on the theater list changes.
17:14I said they're fine.
17:15I still need the sign-off.
17:16Sorry.
17:19Happy now?
17:20Ecstatic.
17:23Drew?
17:27Are you okay?
17:28I'm fine.
17:29You're not being the usual charming self with the nurses.
17:32Your point?
17:34Hurstmere, are you following up on his recommendations?
17:37Is this your way of asking me if I'm going to have a drink tonight?
17:39No, not at all.
17:41Good.
17:42I was wondering, though, like maybe, you know,
17:44should we book in some gym time together?
17:46We could go on a couple of runs every week.
17:48I think it might be good for us.
17:49Sure.
17:50Why not?
17:52Yeah, I think we just need to make some adjustments to our routine
17:54and find a new balance.
17:57Fine.
17:58New fitness regime.
17:59Lay off the booze.
18:00See how we go.
18:02One other thing is, um, Marley and Remus,
18:05we didn't really deal with that last night.
18:07Well, what do we do?
18:08Just say he's dead, get over it?
18:09No, obviously we need to be sensitive.
18:13Well, I don't want him seeing ghosts.
18:16We need to get him back into counselling.
18:18Well, we're on the same page there.
18:23Fergus Mayhew's son was friends with Alfie.
18:26Okay, that's the kid with the knee surgery.
18:29Alfie's family couldn't afford to pay for it.
18:32Well, they sorted it in the end because somebody paid for it.
18:35Mayhew.
18:36Wow.
18:37Um, so generous.
18:39No, he's not.
18:40He's a horrible, selfish person.
18:43These donations didn't come from the goodness of his heart.
18:45They're for some tax break or something.
18:47Okay, what did he do to you?
18:50I asked him to help Alfie and he refused.
18:52You just...
18:53So I tacked Alfie's surgery onto his bill without him knowing.
18:58Are you serious?
19:00That's fraud.
19:01Just hear me out, okay?
19:03Alfie didn't want me to go ahead with the priority clinic.
19:06What, are you scared my neck's going to go looking and find out?
19:10Marty, how could you do this?
19:11I did it to help.
19:13Mayhew is so rich he wasn't even going to notice a couple of extra zeros.
19:16It's theft.
19:17How is this any different to what you're doing in the clinic?
19:19You were sticking your neck out to help people and that's all I...
19:21No, no, no, this crosses so many ethical lines.
19:23We would never work again and how dare you compare it to my clinic?
19:26The whole system is unfair.
19:27I wasn't just going to let Alfie suffer.
19:29What, do you think you're some kind of outlaw or hero?
19:31He was going to lose his scholarship.
19:32His entire future...
19:33No, no, no, stop!
19:35Fergus Mayhew must have rubbed you up the wrong way and you wanted to pay him back.
19:38Don't you pretend otherwise.
19:41Hello.
19:42Hello, it's me.
19:43Should I come back?
19:44Uh, no.
19:45No, come in.
19:46You wanted to catch up.
19:49It's about the latest budgets.
19:51If you have time.
19:54I do.
19:55Marty was just leaving.
19:57I'll see you at home.
20:03You've been a bit tired since you got back from Samoa.
20:07You feeling okay?
20:08Yeah.
20:09Well, we'd better check your blood sugar just to be safe.
20:13I'm fine.
20:16You're always on about it and I'm old enough to look after myself.
20:19Yeah, I know you are, I just worry about you.
20:22I did it myself in Samoa and I'm fine.
20:25Did you?
20:26Yeah.
20:27No harm done.
20:30Okay, I'll stop smothering you.
20:33I just missed you heaps.
20:35You're my baby.
20:36I'm not a baby.
20:37Even when you're 65, you'll still be my baby.
20:40Can you stop treating me like one?
20:42Yes, of course.
20:45I will trust you to look after yourself.
20:48And I won't let you down.
20:50I'm not a baby.
20:52I'm not a baby.
20:54I'm not a baby.
20:56I'm not a baby.
20:58And I won't go on about it anymore.
21:01Okay.
21:27Something was definitely up.
21:29I thought I'd mentioned it was thick.
21:32Whatever, it's their drama, not my drama anymore.
21:35What are you up to?
21:38Something's got all your attention.
21:40It's nothing.
21:41What is it?
21:43Oh no, not you too.
21:44Is it a work thing you don't want me to know about?
21:46It's not.
21:47Have you got a new girlfriend?
21:48New family?
21:49New wife?
21:50No.
21:51Is it more?
21:52No.
21:53See how much easier it would be if you just let me see?
21:55No, it's nothing.
21:56Do you want tea?
21:57Tea?
21:58Coming now.
22:29What are you doing?
22:40Hey sweeter, it's late.
22:43It's time to go to bed.
22:47Hey.
22:49Wakey, wakey.
22:53Billi.
22:58Billy? Wake up. Hey. Hey? Can you hear me? Hey.
23:12Hey.
23:28Hey.