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    Written by: Greg Haddrick   Produced by: John Holmes   Directed by: Peter Andrikidis

Barbara, Gordon and the detective go into the lounge room; Fiona and another detective are in there. Barbara asks whose kidnapping the detectives are talking about. One of the detectives replies that it was a Mr. Andrew Green. Putting on a look of shock, Barbara says, "You're kidding?" The detective tells her that they had a report that she was involved in an abduction in Melbourne today. Barbara snaps at them not to be ridiculous. The detective asks her if she's seen Mr. Green in the last few days. Barbara replies that she saw him yesterday. The detective says, "And?" Barbara tells him that she asked Andy to come home with her and he wouldn't. She then asks who's accusing her - is it the people that Andy's living with? She adds that the detectives do know who those people are, don't they? The detective assures her that they know. Barbara snaps that she wouldn't believe them in a pink fit. The detective ignores this and asks her if she's seen Mr. Green today. Barbara replies that she hasn't - she was driving home today. The detective asks her if she was alone. Barbara snaps that of course she was - the car is in the garage if they care to check under the seat or in the boot. The detective tells her that he's afraid they will have to inspect it. Barbara snaps, "If you insist,". She then adds, "This way," and leads them outside. Alone with Gordon, Fiona asks him what he thought of that for a performance. Gordon, looking worried, replies that he wishes he knew what she was up to. Fiona tells him that she wishes she knew what she'd done with Andy and the others. Gordon points out that there's the flat - if they saw the police car in time, they could have hidden out there...

A few moments later, Gordon and Fiona walk into the flat and Gordon switches the light on. There's no one there. Fiona suggests they try the bedrooms, and they both go to have a look, but again, there's nothing. Fiona insists that they must be somewhere! Gordon suggests that maybe they're at Charlie's. Fiona tells him that they should wait until the police have left to find out. They head back to the main house.

Barbara and the detectives are coming back into the house through the front door, and Barbara is saying that, if you ask her, Andy has probably woken up to himself and just walked out of there. The detective replies, "Perhaps..." Barbara tells him that they should be investigating that farm, instead of decent people. The detective replies that they have the same rights as any citizen. Barbara angrily asks if that includes the right to brainwash kids. The detective tells her that if Mr. Green was brainwashed, it's unlikely that he took it into his head to leave. Gordon and Fiona come back in and Gordon asks if they found anything. The detective replies that they didn't in the car - but they did notice an annex at the back of the house; they'll have to look in there too. Gordon replies, "Of course." Barbara snaps at them that Mrs. Thompson is living there at the moment - she hopes they won't keep her up too long. The detective replies that he doesn't think so. He, his colleague and Fiona head out the front, and Gordon shuts the door behind them. He then suggests to Barbara that now perhaps she can tell him what the hell is going on: where are they? They head into the lounge room, where Barbara replies that everything is under control. Gordon tells her that she can't fool the police for ever. Barbara tells him to calm down - they're on their way to Woombai. Looking surprised, Gordon asks how they're getting there. Barbara explains that they have Stephen's car - he left it at Mascot when he flew to Melbourne; they went via the airport, transferred Andy and then she drove off. Gordon tells her that he still can't agree with her lying to the police. Barbara retorts that it's only a crime when you lie under oath. She adds that they've rescued Andy from making a ghastly mistake and she intends to see that he stays rescued...

The 'phone rings at the Morrell apartment. Robin goes and answers it, wearing his pyjamas and apparently having just got out of bed. It's Kathleen. She tells him that she knows it's late-- Robin interrupts and snaps that he doesn't want to hear it. Kathleen asks him to listen, but Robin snaps at her that they keep going over the same things. Kathleen insists that they're getting somewhere, but Robin snaps at her not to kid herself. Kathleen tells him that she needs him - she can't live without him - and he's stupid thinking he can't live without her. She asks when she can come back, but Robin snaps, "Never - it's finished." Kathleen asks if she can come back tomorrow. Robin growls, "For God's sake..." Kathleen continues that she'll come over tomorrow so they can talk. Robin slams the 'phone down in anger. He then lifts the receiver and leaves it off the hook.

Jill is sitting looking miserable on the couch at the Palmers', wearing her nightclothes. John comes in and says to her that he thought he heard someone moving around. Jill, looking worried, says she didn't mean to wake anyone. John assures her that he wasn't asleep. He then asks her if she needs a shoulder. Jill looks at him, and he adds that he thought maybe she wanted to talk. Jill sadly says, "It shows, does it?" John tells her that it's pretty understandable. Jill suddenly cries, "Everything is so..." She breaks down in tears. John tells her that it will work out; no one can replace Brian, but she'll get over it. Jill cries that it's more than Brian: it's her - she knows she's a jinx: something awful happens to everyone she gets involved with. John says that's stupid, but Jill insists that it's true. John tells her that nothing has been her fault; she can't blame herself for Brian's death. He then points out that she's upset because she's lonely and she's just lost someone she loved very much. Jill sadly says she's missing a few people in Sydney, too. John tells her that she's having a rough time, but she can't blame herself for any of it. He asks her to try and smile. Jill says she'll be OK - she'll make some hot milk; it might help her sleep. John tells her that he'll see her in the morning, and he heads back to bed. After a few moments, Jill stands up, still looking upset, and goes to the 'phone. She dials a number, but the 'phone at the other end is engaged. It's the phone at the Morrell apartment, still off the hook...

Fiona and Gordon are having breakfast at Dural the next morning. Barbara is talking to someone on the 'phone, and she says she sees. Gordon offers Fiona more coffee, but she declines. She then asks him if he's worried about going to court today. Gordon admits that he is, a little. Fiona assures him that he'll be alright. Gordon points out that he did hit Alec Davies. Barbara hangs up and tells them that Andy is up at Woombai. Fiona asks if he's talked yet, but Barbara says he hasn't - and he's still refusing to eat. She adds that they had to lock him in one of the bedrooms and board up the window. Looking shocked, Gordon asks if that was necessary. Barbara replies that it was. Seeing the expression on her husband's face, she then tells him not to give her one of those looks. Gordon says he can tell when people are over-reacting. Barbara, though, tells him that Stephen knows what to expect - he's been through it before. Gordon impatiently snaps that he he knows: with Samantha in America. Barbara snaps back at him that this isn't a game: Andy would have been forced to injure himself with whatever he could lay his hands on - glass, a coathanger - as long as it means he can get to hospital; the police would give him an escort straight back to The Farm from there. Gordon says he didn't realise. He then adds, though, that he still thinks they're going about it the wrong way. Barbara retorts that there is no other way. Gordon tells her to just be careful. Barbara replies that he's not to worry - she will be.

Kathleen is at the Morrell apartment, and Robin snaps at her that he hasn't got time to start arguing. Kathleen points out that he said last night that she could come over. Robin retorts that she said she could come over; he couldn't get a word in. Kathleen pleads with him not to ask her to leave him again. Robin snaps at her, "Just go." Kathleen ignores this and tells him that they can talk - it's not too late. Robin replies that he's afraid it is: he's filing for divorce - he 'phoned his solicitor ten minutes ago. Kathleen angrily tells him that if he thinks she's going to take that lying down, he's got another think coming. Robin tells her that there's nothing she can do, but Kathleen snaps, "Like hell there isn't." Robin asks her what she's got in mind, but Kathleen ignores this and storms out. Robin goes to the 'phone on the bar and dials a number. When he gets through, he asks for a seat on the 10:30am flight to Melbourne.

Patricia is reading the newspaper at the table in Margaret's apartment while David prepares breakfast. As she puts the paper down on the table, David asks if anything is happening in the world. Patricia replies, "No, not much." She puts a pill in her mouth and takes a sip of orange juice. David comments that he never seems to get round to reading the front part of the paper. Patricia replies that she's not surprised. David retorts that that's a sin, is it? Patricia snaps that she never said it was. David sarcastically replies, "Pardon me for living!" Patricia calms down and says she's sorry - she didn't mean to snap. David sits down and tells her that it's alright. Patricia explains that she's just a bit nervous about lunch, that's all. David assures her that she'll have a great time. Patricia says they probably have nothing in common; she hasn't even met the family. David replies that he has and they're top people. Patricia says there won't be a lot that she can talk about with them, but David tells her to stop worrying - she has to get out sometime; she's not chickening out, is she? Patricia smiles grimly and replies that he's right - she can't put things off forever. David smiles and says that's more like it!

Jill and Heather are sitting on the couch at the Palmers'. Jill finishes changing Fee and hands her to Heather, who comments that she's such a happy little thing! Jill goes off to put the dirty nappy in soak, and Beryl comes in from the kitchen and comments about Fee, "Isn't she beautiful?!" Heather replies that she's gorgeous. She adds that it must be fun to have a baby round the house again. Beryl smiles and replies that it is - but it's tiring! Heather says to Fee in a cute voice that she doesn't wake Beryl up in the middle of the night, does she?! Beryl laughs and says, "Maybe only once or twice!" Heather tells her that Katie used to be good at that when she was a baby. Beryl laughs and replies that so was Kevin - she and David used to have to take it in turns in nursing him back to sleep; she'd do it the first time and if he did it again... She pauses and then says, sadly, that she'd punch David and tell him it was his turn. She tells Heather that it's silly - she can't even talk about him; when she remembers... She breaks off, and Heather tells her that it takes time - she went through the same thing when she left Mike. Beryl says she just has to control her feelings. Heather assures her that it will come. Beryl says to her that it must have been wonderful when she got back with Mike again. Heather replies that it was. Beryl tells her that she admires the way she's made things work. Heather looks worried, though...

A short time later, Heather is back next door and is hugging Mike tightly. Looking surprised, Mike asks what it's in aid of. Heather tells him that she's sorry about last night: they shouldn't have argued like that - they've got too much going for them. She adds that she hardly got any sleep last night. Mike tells her that it wasn't her fault. Heather explains that Jim only got involved when she asked him. Mike assures her that he's not blaming her; he was just upset that she hadn't told him earlier. Heather suggests to him that he call a truce with Jim - just to keep the peace. Mike asks about Jeff, and points out that Jeff and Jim argue more then he and Jim do. Heather replies that she'll talk to Jeff - make him see that, underneath everything, Jim is a good man. Mike screws up his face, and Heather insists, "He is!" Mike tells her that, last night... he was angry because he felt so bad about not being around when she needed him. Heather tells him that he can make up for it by shaking hands with Jim. They start kissing passionately. All of a sudden, Katie says, "OK - break it up!" She then clears her throat loudly and adds that, if everything's peachy, she'd like to get to the 'fridge!

Next door, Beryl has collected the mail and she tells Jill that there's a letter for her from Ireland - it must be the one that Fiona redirected. As Jill opens it, she says it must be from the O'Donnels' solicitor about Brian's estate - not that he had much. She starts reading the letter and a look of shock crosses her face. Beryl asks what the problem is. Jill tells her that Brian's family have sent her some money for an air fare - they thinks Fee's his daughter, and they want her to grow up in Ireland...

A few moments later, Beryl says to Jill that Brian did know Fee wasn't his daughter, didn't he? Jill replies that of course he did - but he never told his family; he just thought it would save a lot of hassles. Beryl tells her that she has to set the record straight. Jill cries that they'll hate her: Brian was murdered, and his family are thinking he's left a little daughter behind, but she has to tell them that he hasn't even got that. Beryl points out that she'll only be telling the truth. Jill, looking worried and upset, asks why it always has to be her...

Jeff is doing sit-ups at the oval when Heather turns up and tells him that she wants to talk to him. Jeff snaps, "Not another lecture about Uncle Jim..." Heather replies that she thinks it's about time she explained a few things.

Jim and Mike get into the O'Briens'; Jim is carrying a newspaper. Mike tells him that he's sorry he got a bit snarly. Jim replies that there's no harm done. Mike explains that he was angry with himself more than anything. Jim tells him not to expect him to do it again! He asks where Heather is, and Mike replies that she's trying to talk some sense into Jeff. Jim asks if she's talking about him, and Mike says she is. Jim says he and Jeff are like chalk and cheese. Mike, though, tells him that you never know - she might be able to talk him around. Jim replies that he's had a good try, but he thinks he should move out and find a flat somewhere. There's suddenly a knock at the front door, and Mike calls to Katie to ask her to get it. Jim tells Mike that he doesn't want to upset things. Mike replies that he'll always be there if Jim needs him. They overhear Katie saying, "Hello, Mrs. Morrell - come in." Jim asks Mike who the visitor is. Mike explains that she's a friend of Heather's - she's there for lunch; he'd better go and say 'hello'. Katie tells Patricia that her mum isn't home at the moment. Patricia asks if she's early, but Katie replies that she's not; her mum's late. As he sees Patricia, Jim looks impressed...

Robin is driving along in in Melbourne. He looks at a piece of paper and then pulls his car into the side of the road outside the Palmers'. Jill - who's had her hair cut - is sitting in the front garden, and as Robin gets out of the car, she sees him and looks worried.

They head inside, and as they walk into the lounge room, Jill tells Robin that he's wasting his time. Robin asks if they can't discuss it. Jill replies that all she can say is what she said in Sydney. Robin retorts that he doesn't believe she meant that. Jill tells him that she did. Robin asks her why she left so suddenly. Jill replies that she'd been thinking about it for ages. Robin asks if Brian dying started it. He adds that he can understand how she felt - thinking about starting another relationship after hearing that. Jill tells him that it just wouldn't be fair. Robin tells her that he's willing to wait; he's not asking her to forget Brian - but when you feel right about something... Jill tells him that it's not Brian. Robin asks what the problem is, then. Jill explains that it's her: all she'll do is bring him the same sort of luck she brought Brian. Looking puzzled, Robin says, "What?" Jill tells him that she's already messed things up for him. Robin retorts that the only person who's messed things up is Kathleen - not her. Jill asks how it's going with Kathleen. Robin replies that it's terrible. Jill tells him that she tried to ring him last night. Robin asks if it was engaged. Jill says, "Yeah." Robin explains that, if she called before midnight, he was arguing with Kathleen; if it was after, he thinks the 'phone might have been off the hook. Jill says she thinks it was just after. Robin tells her that Kathleen had been ringing every half hour for three hours - begging, pleading, abusing... using her bag of tricks. Jill asks him if there's nothing he can do to stop her. Robin replies that, when Kathleen arrived on his doorstep this morning, he told her that he's filing for divorce.

Heather crosses the road outside the Palmers' on her way home. Parked just up the road, Kathleen is sitting in her car, waiting...

Gordon and Barbara arrive back at Dural, and Gordon smiles and says, "The look on his face!" Barbara laughs that it was the same as when Gordon hit him at Woombai! Gordon replies that it serves him right! They head into the lounge room, and Fiona comments that they sound very happy. Barbara explains that they won! Gordon adds that the magistrate decided it was time that the fringe press was taught to respect an individual's privacy! Fiona congratulates them, and Gordon says he thinks this calls for a celebration drink! Barbara asks Fiona if anything happened while they were out. Fiona's face drops, and she tells them that there was one call: a boy by the name of Gary - one of Andy's cult friends. She adds that she's sorry to spoil things for them. Gordon asks what Gary said. Fiona replies that she's to tell Barbara that they haven't been fooled: they know she's keeping Andy against his will, and they've told the police everything. Barbara snaps that they know that already. Fiona continues that Gary said Andy is is too strong to be broken - so unless they want to keep him locked up forever, they might just as well let him go. Barbara snaps that it's a bluff - they're just trying to scare them. She continues that it won't take them long to get through to Andy, and when they do, there's no way he'll go back to those loonies. Fiona looks worried.

Katie and Heather are in the kitchen at the O'Briens'. Katie is preparing a jug of coffee, and as she does so, she asks her mother if she's ever seen Uncle Jim go after a woman before. Heather smiles and replies, "Not the way he's going after Patricia!" She adds that, usually, it's the women chasing him! Katie comments that, when Patricia arrived, she was a bundle of nerves - and then Uncle Jim started laying on the charm! In the lounge room, Patricia and Jim are sitting next to each other on the couch; Mike is sitting in an armchair. Patricia asks Jim what he does - apart from working when he has to. Jim replies, "Nothing much!" Patricia says there must be something. Jim tells her that he's involved with horses a lot. Patricia asks if he races them. Jim tells her no - he bets on them! Patricia laughs and says she might have guessed! Katie and Heather come in and Katie starts pouring the coffee. Heather offers Patricia some cake, but she declines, saying she hasn't had a better lunch for ages. Jim tells her that it's the company, he reckons! Patricia smiles at him!

Robin and Jill are sitting at the kitchen table at the Palmers'. Robin thanks Jill for the sandwich. Beryl comes in the back door with Fee and starts to say to Jill that she-- She stops talking when she sees Jill has company. Robin introduces himself and reminds Beryl that they met at the fashion launch. Beryl says she remembers. Robin says he hopes she doesn't mind him dropping in - he knew Jill was staying there and thought he'd keep in touch. Beryl replies, "Of course." Robin asks how Fee is, and Beryl explains that it was her day to meet the neighbours; she gave Muriel a huge yawn, though! Jill says it's time for her nap. Beryl takes her to put her in her cot, and Robin remarks to Jill that Fee is as beautiful as ever. He then says he'd better go. Jill tells him that she'll walk out with him, as she wants to go to the shops. She thanks him for coming. Robin tells her that he couldn't let things go on the way they were. Jill replies that she still needs time. Robin assures her that he's not going to rush her - and she's not going to jinx him; they were meant for each other - she'll see! Jill smiles and tells him to come on or he'll miss his 'plane!

They go outside and walk to Robin's car. As they do so, Robin asks Jill when she'll come back to Sydney. Jill says she doesn't know - soon, she hopes. Unknown to either of them, Kathleen watches them from just up the road. Robin tells Jill that he'll catch her back in Sydney. They stand by Robin's car and kiss each other. Jill tells Robin, "Bye," and then starts to cross the road. As she does so, Kathleen starts her car. She then pulls out and starts driving straight at Jill. As she realises what's happening, Jill stops moving and stands rooted to the spot, her mouth open in shock. As the car heads straight for her, Robin realises what's happening, and he runs towards Jill and pushes her out of the way. The car hits him full on, and he rolls up the bonnet and the windscreen before rolling back down onto the road. Kathleen gets out, looking shocked, and, bending over him, cries, "Robin... Oh God..." Jill gets up from where she's fallen and looks at them in shock.

 

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