Episode title: 0242
Australian airdate: 29/04/86
UK airdate: 08/10/87
UK Gold: 05/10/93
Writer: Ysabelle Dean
Director: Paul Moloney
Guests: Eileen: Myra De Groot
Charlene: Kylie Minogue
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Gavin McKinley: Bruce Kilpatrick
Mrs Mangel: Vivean Gray
Music:
Summary/Images by: Graham
No. 28
Bradley runs into the house and into his room. Des comments to Andrea in concern that he looks like he's seen a ghost. Andrea knocks on Bradley's door and asks him what's wrong. Des calls out to the boy that he and his mother are worried about him; just open the door – everything's going to be fine. Bradley opens the door hesitantly but doesn't say anything. He walks over to the couch and Des and Andrea join him. Des tells him gently that they just want to know what's going on. Bradley says:
BRADLEY: I have to go away.
Des and Andrea, however, both tell him they don't. Andrea asks if it's one of the neighbours. Bradley screams that he didn't *do* anything. Des tells him that this is his home for as long as he wants to stay. Bradley puts his head against Des's chest and Des gives him a hug.
No. 26
It's evening- time and everyone is having dinner. Nikki tells Zoe that she loves her outfit. Zoe smiles that she fell in love with it – she reckons you should *always* buy clothes on impulse! She goes to pick up the serviette to her right, but Lucy tells her pointedly that that's Scott's – she should take the one on the left. Everyone looks at her sharply. Charlene comes in and introduces herself to Zoe as Lennie. Helen explains to Zoe that Lennie is Madge's daughter – they have a space problem at No. 24 – and she explains to Charlene that Zoe is Jim's friend. Lucy says:
LUCY: She's *not* his friend, she's his girlfriend.
There's an awkward silence. Charlene chips in that her dad's the same: *he's* got a young girlfriend – Susan. Nikki mutters that she thinks that's irrelevant. Jim takes a sip of soup and tells Helen that it's really delicious. The awkwardness continues.
No. 22
Clive is sorting out tickets for the pancake competition and he asks Daphne how she is. She sighs that she'd let herself dream and had imagined a chain of coffee shops. Clive muses that you can't fight City Hall. Daphne retorts that she *can* fight City Hall – but she can't fight Paul Robinson. Behind them, Mike is talking on the ‘phone and Clive tells Daphne that she took Mike to social security today: all he needs is a letter from his father, confirming his lack of financial support, and he gets government benefits to stay at school. At that moment, though, Mike slams down the ‘phone and Clive asks what's up. Mike snaps:
MIKE: He's not going to sign, is he?
He explains that his dad's got the knife in because he left home, and he reckons he's not going to change his mind. Daphne tells him that he can't just leave it there. Mike, however, asks what *else* he can do. He storms off.
Ramsay Street
The next morning, Lucy is delivering papers on her bike, with Basil in tow. Bradley suddenly calls out to her from behind a tree. She rides over to him and he asks:
BRADLEY: Have you seen a man?
LUCY: A man?
BRADLEY: A man in a car.
LUCY: A stranger?
BRADLEY: There's a man after me.
LUCY: Have you told your mum?
BRADLEY: Have you seen anyone?
LUCY: No, but Bradley, you should tell your mum. Dad and gran said the first thing you do with strangers is tell your parents.
BRADLEY: He's not that kind of man.
LUCY: What do you mean he's not that kind of man?
BRADLEY: He's different. If I tell mum, she'll make us run away, and I want to stay with Des.
At that moment, a car drives up the street and the man – Gavin McKinley – climbs out and walks towards Bradley, telling him that he just wants to talk; nothing's going to happen. Bradley runs off into No. 28. Lucy stares at McKinley, coldly.
No. 28
A short time later, Bradley is sitting staring at the table. Andrea asks what's wrong with him this morning and he retorts that he doesn't want to go to school; he feels sick. Andrea checks his forehead and comments that he doesn't seem to have a temperature. Bradley then says suddenly:
BRADLEY: Last night I had this nightmare – about Gavin.
ANDREA: Oh. What did you dream?
BRADLEY: I dreamt he came to take me away.
ANDREA: What else?
BRADLEY: What would happen if he knew we were here?
ANDREA: Sweetheart, that can't happen. Don't worry about it. Look, now that we've left Perth, no one can find us.
BRADLEY: But if he did, could you get into trouble?
ANDREA: Of course I wouldn't! But you still mustn't tell anyone.
Des emerges from his room and Zoe emerges from hers shortly afterwards. Des asks what everyone wants for breakfast, but Bradley says he's sick. Andrea tells Des that it doesn't seem to be anything too serious – Bradley was playing outside this morning and seemed OK. Des tells the boy that he doesn't seem too bad to him – and he'll drop him off on the way to work. Bradley reluctantly goes to get his things. Des then asks Zoe how dinner was with the Robinsons. Zoe mutters that it was great.
No. 24
Shane, Max and Danny are having breakfast as Madge works in the kitchen, baking pies. Daphne comes in with Clive and he and Shane head off to work. Daphne comments to Madge that today's the day of the big draw. Max mutters that Madge hit the floor at 5am; no one's had a wink of sleep since – and it's not as if she needs the money. Madge retorts that she *does* need the money: she has to pay for Charlene's support. She clears Max from the table and she and Daphne put trays of pies down. Madge asks how everything is with Mike, and Daphne tells her that his father still refuses to sign the letter. Madge mutters darkly
MADGE: It's just like Fred, shoving Charlene off onto me because his girlfriend's pregnant. Uncaring and irresponsible the lot of them. They're all the same.
Ramsay Street
Charlene, Nikki, Scott and Lucy emerge from No. 26 and Nikki tells the others to go on ahead. Charlene asks her what *she's* going to do and Nikki says she'll just hang around a bit. Charlene asks her if she's waiting for Mike. Lucy is standing in the street, staring at No. 28. Nikki asks her who she's looking for. Scott smiles that he bets it's Bradley – he saw him in a car earlier. Lucy asks sharply:
LUCY: What car?
Scott tells him that it was Des's – he was driving Bradley to school. At that moment, Mike emerges from No. 22 and the others join him, walking down the street. Nikki asks him if his father signed, but Mike replies that he wouldn't. Scott asks him what he's going to do. Mike sighs that the Coffee Shop's closing down, so he's going to have to leave school. As they walk down the street, Scott walks along the small wall at the end No. 22's garden – but he loses his balance and grabs hold of Mike as he falls off, ripping Mike's shirt in the process. Mike mutters that that's great – he's hardly got enough shirts as it *is*. Charlene tells Mike that she gets great second- hand threads all the time for just about nothing. Nikki muses:
NIKKI: Yeah, well, we've all seen *your* great threads!
Charlene ignores this and tells Mike that she'll take him to the store after school.
Office of the Daniels Corporation
Zoe is working in the office when Andrea comes in and asks if Paul's there. Zoe says he's out with a client. Andrea asks if he left anything for her – she's expecting a cheque for a small job she's doing for him. At that moment, Paul comes in and Andrea tells him that she was wondering about the cheque. Paul reaches into his desk drawer, takes out a cheque and hands it over. Andrea thanks him and leaves. When she's gone, Zoe asks Paul what all *that* was about. Paul, however, tells her:
PAUL: Zoe, your record shows that you can't be trusted with confidential matters. Now, don't you think it's better this way?
Zoe comments that it's obviously some sort of deal – and the only thing Andrea's good at is turning on the charm when she wants her own way. Paul asks her coolly if she hasn't got some work she should be doing. Zoe, however, replies brightly that she's off to the Coffee Shop!
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Shop is heaving. Daphne serves some customers at a table while Madge serves Helen and Jim with pies at the counter, adding that they're freshly baked this morning. Eileen comes in. Shane joins Mike and Clive in the corner of the shop, where they're setting up a tombola. At that moment, a woman in her 60s comes into the shop and Daphne comments to Shane in horror:
DAPHNE: Oh no.
SHANE: What?
DAPHNE: Mrs. Mangel's just walked in. She does nothing but complain: too much milk in the coffee... sugar in the bowl...
Shane offers to throw her out, but Daphne quickly stops him! Danny comes in and Clive walks over to him and asks him to draw the tickets, as he works in a bank and is totally beyond reproach. Danny points out that he's got nine tickets of his own, but Clive tells him that that's easy: if his number comes up, they'll have an extra draw with three winners instead of two. Mrs. Mangel, however, joins them and chips in coolly that that's not fair: they're bending the rules. Danny sighs that if his ticket comes up, he'll disqualify himself!
Across the shop, Andrea asks Eileen if they can talk about Perth – they need to clarify some things. Eileen, however, retorts that there's nothing to discuss. At that moment, Mrs. Mangel comes over and Eileen smiles that it's nice to see her.
In one of the booths, Nikki comments to Charlene and Scott that there's a good crowd there for Daphne. Meanwhile, Max is talking to Jack Lassiter, commenting that if all these people have got tickets, a man hasn't got a show in Hades! Jack smiles that Daphne's done a mighty job.
Standing by the back wall, Clive announces to everyone suddenly that the show will now commence. He introduces Mr. Daniel Ramsay as supervisor for the draw! He goes on that two finalists will be drawn. Danny reaches into the tombola and picks out tickets 56 and 104. The winners are Madge and Max! There's a round of applause. Clive smiles:
CLIVE: In accordance with the rules, these two lucky individuals will, on a date to be fixed, engage in mortal combat, cooking pancakes to decide the final winner.
Mrs. Mangel chips in and says:
MRS. MANGEL: Could I ask a question? Would the two winners be related, by any chance, to the person who drew the tickets?
CLIVE: I'm afraid, madam, the judge's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Mrs. Mangel storms off. Daphne watches her go. Clive says to her:
CLIVE: You reckon we got a problem?
DAPHNE (warily): Uh- huh. I reckon we've got a problem.

Episode title: 0244
Australian airdate: 01/05/86
UK airdate: 12/10/87
UK Gold: 07/10/93
Writer: John Linton
Director: Paul Moloney
Guests: Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Mrs Mangel: Vivean Gray
Barbara: Rona McLeod
Music:
Summary/Images by: Graham
No. 24
The next morning, Danny sits down to breakfast wearing a new shirt, and Madge smiles that he looks the young executive! Max asks what they stung him for it and Danny replies that it was $97. Max splutters that you could buy a couple of pairs of overalls for that! Shane chips in that clothes aren't cheap. Max tells Danny not to chuck his money around. Madge, however, points out that appearances are very important. At that moment, Helen comes in through the back door. She comments to Max that she thought he would have been at work by now. Max, however, tells her that he thought he'd have his first pancake lesson this morning. Madge glares at Helen and exclaims that she's not teaching Max how to make pancakes, is she? Helen asks if that's a problem. Madge replies that Mrs. Mangel is already telling everyone that the draw was rigged; surely teaching Max would constitute cheating? Helen shrugs that she doesn't care what Mrs. Mangel thinks. Madge mutters that if that's the way she feels... Helen nods that she does – and she tells Max to come over when he's ready.
No. 22
Nikki has turned up at No. 22 and Clive tells her to take a seat and tell him and Daphne what's new. Nikki sits down and asks if there's been any news about Mike getting money from social security. Clive tells her that there hasn't. Daphne snaps that it makes her so mad: it would take Mike's father two minutes to write and explain Mike's situation, and then he'd be entitled to the benefits. At that moment, Mike comes downstairs and asks Nikki how she likes his shirt, explaining that he got it at the place Lennie took him to: it only cost 50ў and Daph sowed the buttons on, and the pocket. Nikki, however, doesn't look impressed. Daphne declares suddenly:
DAPHNE: I've got it! [Looking at Clive] Why don't *you* write the letter and pretend you're Mike's father?
Clive asks what happens if Social Security call Mr. Young for details. Daphne, looking annoyed, sighs that there must be *something* they could do. Mike thanks them, but says he might just get his bag. While he does this, Nikki looks in one of his textbooks, in which he's written his address. Mike comes back and asks her if she's ready. They head out.
No. 26
Helen is talking on the ‘phone, telling the person at the other end that their chauffeur will be waiting outside. Shane comes in through the back door at that moment and Helen hands him details of the job. He puts a large bag down on the kitchen table and tells Helen that his dad won't be long – he's got a plumbing job a couple of streets up. Helen looks at what Shane has brought over: a frying pan... icing sugar... brown sugar... and exclaims that they're making pancakes; she's beginning to wonder what she's taking on with his father! Shane laughs:
SHANE: You don't really think you'll be able to *teach* dad, do you?
HELEN: I like a challenge!
SHANE: Yeah, well, I remember his cooking from when we shared that bedsit. Talk about ‘experimental'!
HELEN: He was very lucky when you moved in.
SHANE: Yeah. I didn't think he'd ever walk out on mum like that. Still, you never know what's around the corner, do you?
HELEN: No. You just remember that when you're driving the Merc!
Outside the Young house
Barbara Young emerges from the house and walks down to the street – where Nikki is standing waiting for her. She introduces herself and tells Mrs. Young that she'd like to talk to her about the way she's treating Mike. Mrs. Young walks off down the road. Nikki walks alongside her, asking her what's wrong with giving Mike the letter he needs; he could finish his studies and become a teacher. Mrs. Young just retorts that it doesn't concern Nikki; they've made their decision. Nikki persists:
NIKKI: Don't you realise what you're doing? You're destroying his whole future. Jobs are hard enough to come by *with* qualifications. My mother's worked as a barmaid for years, just so she can afford to keep me at school. She cares enough to want me to make something of myself. All Mike asks is that his father writes the letter. Is that too much to ask?
No. 26
Helen opens the front door to Madge, who explains that she thought she should use the front door in case Helen and her student were cooking. Helen tells her that Max ‘phoned: he's taking a little longer over his job. Madge explains that she just came over for her frying pan – Shane said it was there. Helen laughs and asks what possessed Max to send over all that stuff. Madge replies:
MADGE: Ignorance. As a cook, he's a very good plumber!
She then smiles that Helen really has taken on the impossible task, trying to teach Max to beat *her* at cooking. Helen just muses that they'll see. Madge says she think she'd better warn Helen that she's won competitions in cooking at home. With that, they hear a car horn sound outside and Helen comments that that must be Max now. Madge tells her to make sure he washes his hands: he's usually very greasy after doing these jobs!
Office of the Daniels Corporation
Paul walks into the office and apologises to Zoe for being late – he had to go and see a client. Zoe, however, smiles at him that the birds are singing, the sun's shining and all's right with the world again! Paul asks coolly why she says *that*. Zoe explains that Mr. Lassiter has offered Daphne the lease of the Coffee Shop in his complex – it means she'll go quietly. Paul growls that he wanted Jack to sell up, but it doesn't sound like he is if he's taking on new tenants. He goes on that the projected profit on that deal runs into *millions* over the next five years; Andrea's going to have to start working fast. Zoe muses:
ZOE: I doubt if a nice salt- of- the- earth type of guy like Mr. Lassiter could be taken in by someone like Andrea and her cheap tricks.
PAUL (pointedly): He *is* a man, isn't he?
ZOE: So that automatically makes him a fool?
Paul snaps at her to take care of *her* work and he'll take care of business *his* way. He storms out.
No. 26
There's a knock on the back door of No. 26 and Mrs. Mangel calls out for Helen. She steps inside and Helen asks her in surprise what she wants. Mrs. Mangel explains that she just saw Mr. Ramsay leaving – he said it was all right to come on up. She then remarks that there's a strange smell; did something burn? Helen just says coolly:
HELEN: Mrs. Mangel, you haven't told me what you want.
MRS. MANGEL: Oh, er, sorry. Mrs. Daniels, it's really none of my business, and we both know how things can get misconstrued when people gossip—
HELEN: I don't *listen* to gossip.
MRS. MANGEL: Ah, but other people do. Some people are saying that you're, er, teaching a certain party to cook.
HELEN: Max Ramsay. Yes. Yes, I am.
Mrs. Mangel asks her if she thinks it's fair that she's teaching a contestant. Helen replies that she looks upon it as training an athlete: when the big day comes, he's out there on his own to win. Mrs. Mangel goes on that people are saying that it's also causing a rift between her and Mr. Ramsay's sister. With a sudden glint in her eye, Helen says earnestly:
HELEN: A rift? Oh, that's an understatement.
MRS. MANGEL (intrigued): Really?
HELEN: Why – don't you know? Oh, no, I can't tell you. But please don't let people think it's just a rift. It's terrible when a grown woman nearly resorts to violence.
MRS. MANGEL (astonished): But I understood you were such good friends.
HELEN: What has friendship got to do with it when you have to get out there and fight? Um, you won't tell anybody about this, will you, Mrs. Mangel, but Mrs. Mitchell and I are at daggers- drawn over this competition.
MRS. MANGEL (smiles): No, no, of course not!
With that, she makes a hasty exit, leaving Helen with a broad grin on her face!
No. 28
Paul marches into No. 28 and snaps at Andrea that he thought he paid her to do a little job for her. He goes on that Lassiter isn't giving the slightest indication of selling; in fact, it's quite the opposite. He continues that he's paying her good money to make sure Lassiter sells up and goes bush. Andrea tells him that she needs more time – when she's worked out this thing between Bradley and his father, she can start on Lassiter. Paul, however, retorts angrily that that could take forever; he wants results *now*. Andrea insists that Jack is not going to make up his mind in five minutes – and she can't do anything today: she hasn't got a sitter for Bradley. Paul shrugs:
PAUL: OK – I'll just cancel the payment on your cheque and I'll find somebody a little more reliable.
He goes to head out, saying curtly that if she doesn't want to do the job, that's fine by him. Andrea, however, stops him, sighing heavily, and says she'll do it.

Episode title: 0246
Australian airdate: 05/05/86
UK airdate: 14/10/87
UK Gold: 11/10/93
Writer: Christine McCourt
Director: Andrew Friedman
Guests: Eileen: Myra De Groot
Andrea: Regina Gaigalas
Bradley: Bradley Kilpatrick
Jack: Alan Hopgood
Gavin McKinley: Bruce Kilpatrick
Music:
Summary/Images by: Graham
Waterhole
Clive is playing darts as Shane comments slightly sarcastically that he thought Clive couldn't lift anything with that hand! Eileen dashes in suddenly, crying that something terrible has happened. Clive sits her down and tells her to take a deep breath and let it out slowly. Eileen does so. Clive then asks her to tell them exactly what happened. Eileen cries:
EILEEN: Bradley has been kidnapped by Gavin McKinley. He's taken him away to... I don't know where to.
Shane comments that he must be going to the airport – he wants to take Bradley back to Perth. With that, he helps Eileen to her feet and to the door. Jack tells Clive that he'll tell Andrea what's happened.
No. 28/Pacific Bank
Andrea is at No. 28, talking on the ‘phone to Des. She tells him in an upset tone that Bradley is missing; she just *knows* Eileen has taken him to Gavin. Des insists that Bradley has probably conned his mum into buying him an ice cream. Andrea, however, insists that she knows Gavin is involved. Des promises to get home as soon as he can. The two of them hang up.
At No. 28, Zoe emerges from her room and asks Andrea what she thinks of her new shoes. Andrea, not really paying attention, just murmurs that they're lovely. She then tells Zoe that Bradley's missing. Zoe asks if Des knows. Andrea nods that he's on his way.
A street
Clive is driving Bertha at a fair speed as Eileen tells him from the back seat to go faster. Clive, however, replies that he can't – Bertha forgot how to do a ton years ago. Eileen exclaims that if they don't find Bradley, Desmond will never forgive her. From the passenger seat, Shane asks Eileen in irritation if she wants them to have an accident. Clive assures Eileen that they'll catch up with McKinley.
No. 28
Zoe and Andrea are sitting at the table when Des arrives home. He asks if Bradley hasn't turned up. Andrea tells him that he hasn't and she asks what they can do. Des insists that he still thinks Bradley's with his mum, but Andrea cries that she would've left a note; Eileen *knows* how worried she is. There's suddenly a knock on the front door and Des goes and opens it to Jack, who asks if Andrea's home, adding that it's about Bradley. Andrea joins them and asks in concern what's happened to him. Jack tells her that they think he's headed for the airport, so Shane and Clive have gone after him with Des's mother. Andrea asks how that happened. Jack replies that he doesn't know, but Mrs. Clarke came into the Waterhole and said McKinley had snatched him; she'd taken him to *meet* McKinley for some reason. Andrea exclaims that she *knew* she should never have left her with Bradley. She and Des head out.
A street
In Bertha, Eileen cries that they'll never find him. Shane suggests that they should call the police, but Clive says he thinks they should go a bit longer. At that moment, Eileen spots McKinley's car ahead of them, and Clive puts his foot down. He overtakes McKinley and swerves in front of him, causing McKinley to stop. Clive climbs out of Bertha and says coolly:
CLIVE: Going somewhere, Mr. McKinley?
Ramsay Street
Zoe is collecting post from No. 28's mailbox at the same time as Jim is collecting the post for No. 26. He wanders over and Zoe comments that it can't be time to go yet, as she hasn't finished packing. Jim remarks that she doesn't sound too enthusiastic. Zoe explains that there's been a lot of fuss over Bradley, and she tells him what's happened. Jim says that, if it's all right with her, he'd like to put their departure off until after dinner: Helen has invited Paul across for a barbecue and he thought he should stay and mend some bridges. Zoe smiles:
ZOE: Just as long as I've got you for the whole weekend to myself – *and* the machinery!
JIM: You've got it. The motel rooms are booked; nothing can keep us away.
ZOE (surprised): Motel *rooms*? *Two*? Why?
JIM: Well, I didn't like to presume, and I thought we should take things slowly until we're absolutely sure what we're doing.
ZOE: I *am* sure – but if it makes you happy, that's the way we'll do it. For now!
A street
Gavin McKinley rants at Clive that he almost caused an accident; he could've killed his boy. Clive, however, tells McKinley that he should be talking this over with Des and Andrea, not them. McKinley snaps that he's not talking this over with *anybody*. Clive leans down to Bradley and tells him gently to come home with them. Bradley, however, cries that he can't – his mum will get into trouble; Mrs. Clarke said so. Clive tells him that his mum's *not* going to go to jail – they were making that up so that he'd go with Gavin. McKinley snaps that if they don't get out of his way, he's calling the police. Clive just shrugs that, while he's about it, he can ask them what the penalty is for abduction. McKinley retorts that Bradley came with him of his own free will.
At that moment, Des and Andrea pull up in Des's car and Andrea runs and gives her son a loving hug. McKinley tells her to leave the boy alone – he's Bradley's father. Des says he thinks they should let *Bradley* decide that. Andrea looks at Bradley and says gently:
ANDREA: Bradley? Do you want to stay with your father?
BRADLEY (nods): Yeah.
ANDREA: Then I think you should go to him.
Bradley looks at Des and then at McKinley – and he then walks over to Des, who places an arm round him.
Ramsay Street
Helen pulls up in her car, outside No. 26, and asks Lucy, who's in the passenger seat, if there's anything she wants to ask her. Lucy replies pointedly:
LUCY: Gran, I'm not a child anymore. I know that you don't find babies under cabbages!
They climb out of the car and head towards the house. Jim is outside and he asks how the lecture was. Helen smiles that it was very graphic! Lucy mutters that she's going inside to do her homework. When she's gone, Jim asks Helen if Lucy is still angry with him about Zoe. Helen, however, replies that it's a little more complicated than that: Lucy has just been introduced to the facts of life, and she may view matters and relationships a little differently from now on. Jim remarks that she's not going to be too thrilled about Zoe going with him this weekend, then.
No. 28
Des walks into the house with Bradley, telling him that it's all over now – McKinley won't bother him again. Andrea and Eileen are walking behind them, but Andrea warns Eileen coldly that she's not to think she's coming in. Eileen asks if she can't help. Andrea retorts that she is not going near Bradley again: *she* doesn't want her there and neither does Des. With that, she closes the door in Eileen's face.
Andrea heads inside and Des asks if his mother isn't with her. Andrea replies that she decided not to come in. She turns to Bradley and gives him a hug. She smiles that she loves him – she's so glad he's back; and he doesn't have to worry about her going to jail – Gavin just said that so that Bradley would go with him. Bradley then says:
BRADLEY: You know when you told me to go to my father?
ANDREA: Hmm.
BRADLEY: I went to him because...
ANDREA: Well, because you *think* of him that way.
DES: And I'm glad you *do*.
BRADLEY: But you *aren't* my father – at least, not properly. I thought if you and mum could get married then you'd *really* be my father and we could live with you forever.
Andrea starts to say that it's more complicated than that. Des takes over and tells Bradley:
DES: Your mum and I like each other, but we don't *love* each other. It wouldn't be *right* if we got married.
He goes on that if Bradley wants to look at him as his father, that's fine – ‘cos he looks at Bradley as his son – and no one is going to kick them out.
No. 26
Eileen is sitting at the kitchen table with Helen, sobbing that she's practically a *kidnapper*. Helen gives her some tissues and tells her that nobody thinks of her like that. Eileen retorts that Andrea does and Desmond does; but she was only trying to help – how was *she* to know that that man was going to trick her? Helen suggests that she go over to Des and apologise. Eileen, however, replies that he's under that woman's thumb; he's so gullible. Helen retorts that he's a grown man. Eileen cries that Andrea will poison his mind against her. At that moment, Paul arrives and Helen apologises because they're running a bit late. She adds that his father's outside fixing the barbecue; why doesn't he go and say hello? Paul nods that he will in a minute. He then asks:
PAUL: Zoe coming tonight?
HELEN: No.
PAUL: Has dad told you that Zoe's going away with him for the weekend?
HELEN: Yes, yes, he's told me.
EILEEN: Do you think that's wise, them going away together?
HELEN: And why not?
EILEEN: Well, you know how people love to gossip about... well... after all, that'll only add fuel to the fire, won't it.
HELEN (tersely): The only people talking it are the people who have nothing better to do, Eileen.
EILEEN: Oh, I agree, I agree. Zoe's such a pretty young thing, isn't she?
No. 26
A short time later, Helen is guiding Eileen to the front door, telling her that the sooner she gets it over and done with, the happier she'll be. Eileen asks what she'll do if Des won't see her. Helen, however, insists that he will – and she suggests that Eileen come back afterwards and join them for the barbecue; she can tell her all about it.
Eileen heads out and Helen rejoins Paul in the kitchen, where she asks him angrily how he could talk about his father going away with Zoe in front of Eileen. Paul shrugs that he didn't know it was a secret. Helen retorts that he knew what he was doing. Paul sighs that he didn't come there to make trouble. Helen appeals to him to try and remember that he promised to mind his own business. At that moment, Lucy runs in and jumps into Paul's arms, beaming that she didn't know he was there! She asks what he's minding his business about and he tells her that it's just to do with capital investment strategy. He then adds:
PAUL: What's much *more* interesting is I hear you're the official expert on sex in this family!
No. 28
Des is standing at the front door with Eileen, who pleads with him through her tears to please let her in. Des demands to know why he should. Eileen cries:
EILEEN: Because you're my son... and I love you... and you wouldn't want to send me back to my unit when I'm on my knees, begging your forgiveness.
Des lets her in just to explain. He asks Andrea and Bradley to leave them alone for a while. They get up and head to the bedroom area. Eileen asks Des to please let her make it up to him. Des, however, tells her that he's not sure he wants anything more to do with her. Eileen asks if good intentions don't count; she only wanted him to be happy. Des tells her sternly:
DES: The point is, mum, you can't go on making decisions for me. I know you don't care about Bradley—
EILEEN: Desmond...
DES: But you've got no right to assume *I* don't. You're just lucky he wasn't hurt.
EILEEN (sniffs): You're right. I interfered and I shouldn't have. And I promise... I promise I'll never do it again.
DES (murmurs): Yeah, I've heard *that* before.
EILEEN: But this time I mean it – really I do. Oh look, I know I've been overprotective—
DES (pointedly): Interfering.
EILEEN: Well, maybe. But it's only because I had to bring you up all by myself, with no help from your father. I'll change. I swear I will.
Des gives in and tells her that he'll give her another chance. Eileen sobs that he's made the right choice. Des warns her that if she makes one more move to get rid of Andrea or Bradley, she's out. Eileen insists that she won't say another word. At that moment, Zoe emerges from her room and Eileen asks her through her tears if she's all packed. Zoe shrugs that she is, more or less. Eileen comments that she heard she's going away for a weekend in the country with Jim Robinson. Zoe asks her who told *her*. Eileen smiles that things get around. She adds:
EILEEN: I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time.
ZOE: Thank you.
EILEEN: Though one wonders what you'll have to talk about for a whole weekend.
Des rolls his eyes in mock despair!

Episode title: 0248
Australian airdate: 07/05/86
UK airdate: 16/10/87
UK Gold: 13/10/93
Writer: Penny Fraser
Director: Andrew Friedman
Guests: N/A
Music:
Summary/Images by: Paul
No.22
Shane explains he feels a failure as Daphne has a career to offer in their marriage and he has nothing. Daphne tells him she loves him and wants to marry him for who he is not what he can offer. Shane is not convinced.
Exterior – Country retreat
While Zoe and Lucy await Jim's return from a business meeting, Zoe asks Lucy why she dislikes her so much. Lucy tells her it is because she wants to split her family up by sleeping with Jim to have another baby. Zoe tries to explain it this isn't the situation when Jim arrives back.
Jim asks Zoe to go to dinner later but Lucy reacts by complaining at not going too – For peace Jim agrees she can come too.
No.22
Daphne tells Clive how Shane feels. Clive feels Shane will realise how stupid he is being but it does give Daphne a chance to reconsider if really is in love with Shane or just on the rebound from Des. Daphne sharply tells Clive Des and her are history and she could never leave Shane when he is so unhappy.
No.24
Shane tells Madge he's not feeling any better even though he's spoken to Daphne. Charlene, Scott, Nikki & Mike arrive – Charlene rudely demands $A20 from Madge to go out with but Madge will only give her $A10. – Charlene comments father Fred would have given her 20. Madge tells her she won't get any more money until her chores are done! Charlene apologises. Madge reminds her and Shane about going to church tomorrow.
Ramsay St
The following morning Madge, Charlene, Daphne, Clive, Shane, Mike, Nikki, Scott and Helen, joined by Eileen, set off to church. Eileen remarks what a shame it is that Max isn't joining them too.
Church
The Clergyman starts of the service by thanking everyone for coming and the news that Mrs. Pitts isn't available to play the organ due to illness. Clive volunteers to play to the surprise of all his friends. Everyone starts singing ‘Amazing Grace' but slowly the only voice to be heard is Eileen's as people stop to listen to her appalling singing voice.
No.24
After church Eileen goes back to the Ramsay house with Clive. Eileen is upset at the clergyman having asked her to lower the volume of her singing – Charlene finds it funny while Madge tries to be sympathetic.
Clive then surprises them by telling Eileen she has a real singing potential and that he'd like to train her voice to perfection.
Exterior – Country Retreat
Jim furious at Lucy's behaviour refuses to go on any further with the weekend and decides to return home. Jim apologises to Zoe and she comments she never thought she'd be in competition with a child.
No.22
Mike, Nikki, Shane and Daphne can't believe Clive's decision to coach Eileen. Shane leaves before Eileen arrives to start her lesson. Daphne refuses to accept Clive's proposal to let Eileen sing at the Coffee Shop when it finishes being refurbished.
Eileen arrives to start her lesson and starts with singing ‘Jerusalem' – However she now appears to be completely tone deaf.
No.24
Fred Mitchell arrives. Shane is less than happy to see his uncle but Madge calms him down, Charlene is overjoyed to see her father. Madge can only make comments about his ‘floozy' Susan. Fred explains to Madge he's arrived on her request by letter – Madge assures a disappointed Charlene that she is not looking for reconciliation but only to sort out the financial situation.
No.26 Driveway
Jim, Zoe and Lucy arrive home to be met by Helen who remarks about them being home early Jim explains he has to go to work to see partner Ross Warner but will tell her all later.  Helen suspecting Lucy has caused problems asks her if she has upset her father – Lucy smugly tells her she had a great time away.
No.24
Madge feels only worse as she has to deal with seeing Fred again and listening to Eileen's voice – Shane and Charlene on her request go over to see if they can silence her at No.22. Fred tells Madge not to order Charlene around at whom Charlene fearing an argument asks her parents to try and be nice with each other.
Shane comments to Fred he is still a ‘creep' – Fred scoffs, calling Shane is less than a success. Madge jumps to Shane's defence telling Fred at least Shane stands by his family.
Madge and Fred then enter an argument with Fred firstly reminding Madge their marriage was over even before Susan came along. Madge reminds Fred there are more dignified ways to end a marriage.
Shane and Charlene leave the house.
Madge tells Fred it is clear he never cared for their son Henry and had no sense of responsibility for the family or their hardware business. Fred retorts she made Henry into a ‘mummy's boy' and it is her fault he is in jail as she always made the decisions in the family, smothering everyone.
MADGE: So is everything my fault?
FRED: Yes.
MADGE: Then the success of the business must be mine too, and I intend to get all my money back – every last cent.
Fred looks worried…
Eileen is pushing Des about taking the opportunity to ‘win' Daphne back - Des is interested to learn of the engagement being called off and Eileen exclaims she knows Des still loves Daphne but is only afraid to tell her the truth.

Episode title: 0250
Australian airdate: 09/05/86
UK airdate: 20/10/87
UK Gold: 15/10/93
Writer: Ray Harding
Director: Andrew Friedman
Guests: N/A
Music:
Summary/Images by: Paul
Coffee Shop
Mr. Archibald from the council arrives and tells Daphne she'll have to abandon the Pancake competition. Daphne objects and Eileen calls Nell an ‘old sticky beak'. Clive tells Daphne she really has no other choice. The council official leaves and Nell triumphantly turns to Daphne. Daphne tells her trying to close the Coffee Shop will only bring everyone out on her side. Nell storms off.
No.26
Eileen tells Helen she hates Nell's busy-bodiness and her husband is hen-pecked too. Helen wonders if she should invite Madge over but Eileen tells her Madge will only be hostile at losing the competition. Helen comments she feels Eileen is being over dramatic.
The Waterhole
Madge meets Fred at the pub and Jack Lassiter introduces himself before taking them to a table. Shane and Clive arrive and seeing Fred, Shane becomes instantly suspicious. Jack asks the guys about the competition and Clive tells him of how it all ended. Jack explains that Nell's nephew is planning to open a rival Coffee shop and will need Daphne's custom. Clive comments he's not looking forward to Daphne finding out.
Coffee Shop
Des arrives to see Daphne who angrily tells him all about Nell. Daphne asks if he can help her on the new move across to her new shop in Lassiters. Des agrees and asks about the furniture she still has at No.28. Seeing an opportunity to be alone with her he asks her to come over to dinner to discuss it further. Daphne warily agrees.
The Waterhole
Fred tells Madge he's always loved her but their kids made him feel unwanted. Madge softens and tells him it is all different now for them.
Fred tells her she's right as he has Susan and the baby to look after and he wants her to keep the diamond ring as long as she doesn't claim for any share of their house and business. Madge is in shock as Fred then bids her farewell. Madge cannot believe that she thought they were about to be reconciled.
Lassiters Hotel Room
Charlene catches up with her father as he packs. She asks if she can come back to Coffs Harbour with him but Fred tells her not until the baby is born and then only maybe.
Charlene is not convinced her father wants her back at all.
The Waterhole
Jack can see Madge is upset and Clive goes over to her. Madge tells him "Fred lied to me, he always lies to me." Madge agrees to let Clive walk her home.
Coffee Shop
Shane tells Daphne the reason behind Nell's actions but becomes angry himself on learning Des has asked her over for dinner. Daphne assures him it is only to discuss their furniture and he has nothing to worry about.
No.22
Clive brings Madge inside and refuses to let her go home to an empty house. Madge tells him she no realises Fred only used her to get out of supporting Charlene. Madge fears how upset Charlene would be to find out her ‘idol' doesn't care about her. Clive promises he'll never tell her.
No.24
Charlene returns home to only find Shane home. She tells her cousin she hoped Fred would want her back but it is clear he doesn't. Shane tells her he's sorry but it might be best for Madge. Shane explains he's home alone as Daphne is at Des's house and he's worried that their relationship isn't as over as he thought.
Restaurant
Des tells Daphne he's enjoying being a father figure to Bradley. Daphne quickly changes the subject and tells Des just to sell her furniture. Des tries to tell her it all seems a waste after what they had together. Daphne changes the subject again.
No.22
Clive tells Mike he'll use Gift of the Gab for him to win over Nikki. Shane arrives and is deeply jealous of Des being with Daphne. Clive explains it's only business but Shane isn't convinced Des sees it like that.
Restaurant
Daphne reminds Des about the Italian restaurant they went to celebrate their engagement. Des ask if she regrets coming out with him tonight and Daphne tells him no despite Shane being angry about it. Des tells her he understands but he has her for one night where as Shane has her for the rest of his life. Daphne says nothing.
No.22
Clive tells Shane not to over react as Des and Daphne come in the house laughing but Shane fired up asks them "How many more intimate dinners will it take to sort out the furniture?" Des tries to calm Shane down but Daphne is furious and tells Shane he's acting like a school kid and can leave. So Shane does.

Episode title: 0252
Australian airdate: 13/05/86
UK airdate: 22/10/87
UK Gold: 19/10/93
Writer: Roger Moulton
Director: Chris Langman
Guests: N/A
Music:
Summary/Images by: Paul
No.24
Madge is busy cooking the meat pies for Daphne's Coffee Shop before getting ready to go to her job interview.
Tom tells Danny and Shane they'll have to get their own breakfast this morning.
Shane is sceptical about whether Madge is really up to date with all the technology changes that have happened since the last time she worked. Madge replies "How different can it be?!"
No.22
Clive explains he won't be able to help her move into the new Lassiters premises as he has clients to see for ‘Gift of the Gab'. Mike then comments he hoped they would both watch him swim at the Swimming Carnival but is clearly disappointed when they explain they are too busy to attend.
Beverly Black's Office
Clive's friend Beverly Black shows Madge around the office and leads her to an empty desk and computer. Madge nervously explains she has never used a computer before but Beverly assures her she'll learn quickly. Madge presses a button on the keyboard and panics when the computer starts bleep.
Pacific Bank
Eileen arrives to see whether Des has made any moves to see Daphne yet. Des explains there is no point as he and Daphne will only ever be friends. Over hearing the conversation, Danny asks what is going on. Eileen tells him to mind his own business – Des tells his mother the same thing and escorts her to the door.
Coffee Shop - Exterior
Zoe is collecting her lunch when Paul clearly in a bad mood, arrives demanding she go back to the office. Zoe questions Paul why he is in such a bad mood and learns Jack Lassiter has not decided not to sell the complex the Daniels Corp.
Zoe discloses she knows that Andrea revealed to Jack about Paul's development plans for Lassiters. Paul becomes even angrier that Andrea double-crossed him.
Coffee Shop – Interior
Inside the Coffee Shop Tom is handing over Madge's pies and also apologises to Daphne for him over reacting the other night. Nell arrives and at seeing Tom groans before over reacting when learning Tom has brought the pies to the shop in his plumbers van. Nell leaves vowing to return with the Health Inspector. Clive enters the shop and Daphne tells him she needs to hire ‘Gift of the Gab.'
Beverly Black's Office
Madge clearly cannot cope with using an electronic typewriter – sensing her frustration, Beverly moves her on to another part of the office.
Pacific Bank
Zoe is pleading with Des to increase her overdraft on her account to which he reluctantly agrees to do after being persuaded by Danny too.
Des is less than convinced when Zoe promises this will be her last time.
Lassiters Gardens
Shane and Clive are working but Clive informs an annoyed Shane he has to leave their gardening job early due to an appointment for ‘Gift of the Gab.' Clive reminds Shane he has Home James too.
Jack arrives asking after Madge and assures Shane she'll be okay at her job interview.
Beverly Black's Office
Madge's day only gets worse when she cannot print from the computer but despite Beverly's kindness Madge tells she is clearly ‘obsolete'.
Coffee Shop
Mike is trying to tell Daphne about the Swimming Carnival but she is too busy cleaning the shop in preparation of the health Inspector visiting.
Clive arrives and teases Daphne about putting a bit of romance back into her life – Daphne tells him she can only dream.
The Waterhole
Seeing Andrea with Jack, Paul takes the opportunity to ‘congratulate' them on fooling him over the business deal – Jack tells him he'll get no sympathy, as Paul only wanted to trick him.
Paul questions if they can still close the deal and Jack suggests maybe when Paul proves he can be trusted.
Coffee Shop
Eileen is still pushing Des to ‘romance' Daphne when he finally gets his mother to leave him alone.
Nell is less than pleased when the health Inspector declares Daphne has high hygiene standards and threatens to take more action.
Suddenly Clive arrives and announces he has a message from ‘Gift of the Gab' for her from Daphne.
Fire burn and cauldron bubble
Mrs. Mangel causes trouble
Which you know the more she tangle
No more Mrs. Mangel
When everyone starts laughing Nell feels ridiculed and leaves vowing never to return. There are cheers from Daphne.
No.24
Shane arrives home, tired from having to have completed the gardening job on his own. He sees Madge seated at the table clearly upset. Madge tells him she failed at the job interview and believes she really is completely useless.

Episode title: 0254
Australian airdate: 15/05/86
UK airdate: 26/10/87
UK Gold: 21/10/93
Writer: Sally Webb
Director: Chris Langman
Guests: N/A
Music:
Summary/Images by: Paul
The Waterhole
Daphne tells Paul and Clive she is furious at Shane being so public with Debra. Paul reminds her she is has no claim to Shane – Clive tries to be more diplomatic and tells her it was probably all innocent.
Lassiters Hotel Room
In her hotel room, Debra tells Shane she'll need to be driven back to stay overnight at the hotel after her meeting in Wadonga. Debra comments she likes to mix business with pleasure.
Coffee Shop
Daphne still angry with Shane rebuffs Mike's request for her to ask Shane about coaching him swimming.
Daphne explains to Zoe all she wants is to know where she stands with Shane – Zoe tells her she feels the same about Jim.
The Waterhole
Paul tells Clive he's sure Daphne is going to be fine over seeing Shane with another woman.
Jack questions if Clive likes Daphne too as he seems so concerned – Clive dismisses it.
Madge comes into the pub and Jack asks her out to dinner. Madge agrees and excited leaves with Clive to get ready for her date.
Lassiters Hotel Room
Shane waits for Debra in her room while she takes a shower. Debra comes out of the bathroom dressed in a towel and Shane looks uncomfortable. Debra senses his reaction but leads him to the bed telling him he's about to get his first perk of the job.
No.26
Angry at Charlene, Nikki tells Lucy she's piled all Charlene's possessions on her bed and put tape across the floor to split their bedroom into two. Charlene comes out of the bedroom furious and starts an argument with Nikki. Jim steps in and calls for silence as Lucy explains what is going on.
Charlene decides to go over to see Madge but not before telling Nikki she wished she'd never moved in the house.
No.24
Charlene tells Madge she cannot live any longer with 'snob' Nikki but Madge is preoccupied looking at the leaflets for business courses. Charlene notices and comments instead of ‘wasting' her money she should be giving it to Henry to sort out his gambling debts. Madge explains she has spent more than enough on Henry already – Charlene storms out to go back to No.26.
No.26
Nikki is trying to persuade Helen that Charlene should move out. Overhearing her, Charlene explains she's not moving out as she'd rather live with Nikki than her mother. Charlene leaves the room and Helen pleads with Nikki to try and get on with her.
Jim enters the room to tell her he's invited Zoe to dinner tonight. Lucy is not pleased.
Lassiters Hotel Room
Shane and Debra dress quickly after causing themselves to be late for Debra's meeting in Wodonga.
No.22
Mike opens his mail to find his first benefit cheque has arrived. Daphne apologises to him for not spending much time with him recently. Clive cannot get hold of Shane to ask him about coaching Mike swimming but Nikki interrupts to complain about living with Charlene. Nikki asks Clive if she can rent ‘Gift of the Gab' to get revenge.
No.22
Later Daphne is disagreeing with Clive about allowing Nikki to hire him when Madge arrives dressed for her dinner with Jack, seeking approval of her dress. Madge leaves for her date and Nikki tells Clive to go over to see Charlene to deliver her message.
No.26
Helen is also dressed for dinner out. While Jim takes Basil for a walk, Helen warns Lucy to behave herself when Zoe arrives for dinner. Helen leaves as Clive arrives to deliver Nikki's message. But instead of delivering the original message he pretends Nikki is apologising to Charlene. Charlene tells him she'll keep the bedroom tidy now Nikki's apologised.
Lassiters Restaurant
Madge arrives to be met by jack at their table. As they sit he tells her there will be a third person joining them – Madge is shocked when Helen arrives. Jack goes into the Kitchens and Madge asks Helen how she knows Jack. Helen explains she has known him for years and used to play cards with him and his deceased wife Adeline. Madge realises this was never planned to be a romantic meal.
No.26
After their dinner and with Lucy in bed, Jim and Zoe snuggle up together. Lucy comes out making an excuse she wants a glass of water. Nikki and Charlene return home now laughing and go straight to bed. When Lucy returns she pretends to trip and pours the glass of water over Zoe. Jim furiously smacks Lucy across the legs – Crying Lucy tells him since being with Zoe he has hit her and Paul, something he has never done before!

Episode title: 0256
Australian airdate: 19/5/86
UK airdate: 28/10/87
UK Gold: 25/10/93
Writer: Greg Stevens
Director: Richard Sarell
Guests: N/A
Music:
Summary/Images by: Paul
Coffee Shop
Des tells Daphne he wants to marry her and Daphne jokes that it will include Andrea and Bradley! Des tells her he intends for them to all live together. Daphne is furious and tells him she is marrying for love not for a lower housekeeping bill! Clive is watching all this and pulls Des to one side telling him he can employ Gift of the Gab to win Daphne back.
Lassiters
Shane arrives back with Debra and her father Lewis Fleming. Returning to work Clive meets Helen and they see Shane kiss Debra. Helen questions who she is and is furious to learn she is a Home James customer.
The Waterhole
Following Shane into the pub, Helen tells Shane he is being unethical with Debra. Shane reminds her it is no concern of hers but Helen retorts it is if Lewis finds out and pulls his business away from Home James. Shane agrees it isn't a good idea to carry on but he's sure Debra will not let it end. Helen tells him she has an idea.
Coffee Shop
Jim and Helen are having lunch. Zoe is questioning whether they are worth sacrificing his family for. Jim tells her he loves her and he won't give her up. Zoe tells him she loves him too.
No.26
Scott tells Bradley and Lucy to quieten down with the tape recorder as Helen returns home. She informs them that Jim is out for dinner with Zoe and she is out too. Lucy remarks Jim doesn't care about the family any more. Helen tells her she is being stupid and she'll have to accept Zoe as Jim's friend.
No.22
Daphne refuses Des's invite to dinner when he phones her and tells Clive he'll never go out with Des again! Clive questions what she wants in a man. Daphne tells him "someone who is kind, gentle and considerate". Clive tells her Des is all of these. Daphne retorts Des could never be romantic!
No.28
Zoe gets prepared for her diner with Jim. Des questions her on what a woman wants from a man. Zoe tells him romance. Des suggests he could take Daphne to a footie match to propose...Zoe laughs telling him he needs to hire a matchmaker to sort things out.
No.26
Helen gets Scott to agree to baby sit Lucy as she and Jim are out. Jim asks Bradley to go home. As he leaves Lucy reminds him promised to her. Jim questions what Lucy meant but she tells him it was to do with school. Jim asks her why she hates Zoe so much. Lucy tells him because she is taking him away from her. Jim tells her she'll regret the way she behaved one day.
No.28
Des and Bradley leave to get a take-away meal as Zoe receives a phone call, again where no one speaks to her. Zoe tells Des if it continues she'll call in the police.
Coffee Shop
Zoe tells Daphne her old boyfriend Grant Lewis must be making the phone calls in revenge but at least she has Jim to protect her.
Lassiters
Lewis Fleming tells Helen he has little faith in women drivers. Helen threatens she'll take him to a works tribunal if it means she'll drive him around. Lewis apologises asking her to stop off to pick up Debra for his dinner date.
No.26
Jim leaves for his dinner date with Zoe. Lucy refuses to give him a kiss goodnight before he leaves.
Fleming offices
Debra awaits the arrival of her father but is disappointed to see Shane is not the chauffeur but Helen. Debra suspects Helen has arranged this change.
No.28
Clive tells Des it is the best decision he could make to hire ‘Gift of the Gab' to woo Daphne back. Des agrees to hire Clive's services and they toast to ‘Des and Daphne'.
Des warns him it had better work.
Clive asks, "Have I ever let you down?!"
Des chokes on his beer.

Episode title: 0258
Australian airdate: 21/05/86
UK airdate: 30/10/87
UK Gold: 27/10/93
Writer: David Phillips
Director: Richard Sarell
Guests: N/A
Music:
Summary/Images by: Paul
Exterior - Land for sale
Helen explains to Debra and Lewis they are reacting crazily! Debra accuses her of replacing Shane to carry out the little espionage. Helen explains she knew nothing until seeing Paul and he knows of nothing said in the car.
Lassiters
Tom, Mike, Scott, Shane and Madge head off home having finished moving Daphne into her new shop premises. Madge goes off to see Jack before going home, while Tom decides to take over from Shane as Mike's diving coach. Shane can't believe how inconsiderate his uncle is being, while Scott tells Mike he'll regret having Tom as a coach if Max's reputation is anything to go by.
Exterior - land for sale
Debra spitefully tells Paul and Helen she refuses to talk to them any further as no business will be done with the Daniels Corporation and Helen is fired as a chauffeur.
Coffee Shop
Daphne tells Des she doesn't want his ‘ white knight' act anymore as she is independent and only wants to be friends. Clive returns oblivious to Des's sudden downcast mood.
The Waterhole
Jack tells Madge her cooking is fantastic and is delighted when he accepts to join her for a Sunday roast one day. Madge leaves the pub as Andrea arrives to ask about the job as barmaid there. Impressed by Andrea's forthright attitude tells her she can start straight away!
Exterior - Swimming Pool
Tom complains to Mike about his diving while Shane has nothing but praise for him.
Coffee Shop
Clive tells Des to be more aggressive with Daphne but Des warns him to ‘butt out!'. Daphne asks them to get back to work as she still has plenty to do.
No.24
Madge arrives home to find no message from Max still on what he's up to. But Shane is still feeling rejected over Tom taking over Mike's coaching. He explains to his aunt he feels as incompetent now as before when with Max. Madge tells him Mike only thinks of him as an idol.
The Waterhole
Jack is impressed with Andrea as she explains how she struggled to bring up Bradley. She tells him she feels foolish now for ever falling in love with Gavin McKinley.
No.26
Paul tells Helen her business will survive without the Flemings' money. Paul leaves as Madge arrives. Lewis Fleming then arrives and Helen agrees to see him.
Lewis apologises to her, explaining he spoke to Jack who verified Helen's honesty. Lewis asks Helen out to dinner.
Exterior - Swimming Pool
Tom tells Scott, Mike is a good diver but Tom refuses to praise Mike to his face, only urging Mike to do better.
The Waterhole
Andrea serves Paul and Debra drink. Paul tells her she can only be after the land as a reason to buy him a drink. Andrea charms Paul and asks him out to dinner.
Coffee Shop
Daphne, Clive, and Des decide to finish working for the day and Des urged on by Clive asks Daphne out to dinner. Daphne agrees telling him they and Clive deserve a good meal.
Lassiters
In her hotel room, Debra pours a drink out for her and Paul to toast the completion of the land deal. Shane arrives to see her and gets upset accusing Paul of seeing ‘his girl'. Debra fearing the deal could fall through, orders Shane out telling him he doesn't own her! Shane storms out and Debra turns her charms back onto Paul.
The Waterhole
Shane asks Jack for a beer. Seeing him looking upset Jack asks whom he is drinking so quickly to.
Shane tells him it is a toast to himself, the biggest no-hoper in the world.