Episode title: 0203
Australian airdate: 05/03/86
UK airdate: 13/08/87
UK Gold: 11/08/93
Writer: Ginny Lowndes
Director: Max Varnel
Guests: Rosemary Daniels – Joy Chambers
Music:
Summary/Images by: Graham
Recap
Paul introducing Zoe to his new secretary, Sue Wright.
No. 26
Nikki, Scott, Jim, Helen and Rosemary are sitting around the kitchen table, eating dessert. Jim asks Rosemary if she's going to be flying straight back to the States, but Rosemary says she might stop over in Honolulu. Paul arrives home and Helen tells him that his dinner is in the oven. Rosemary asks him how his day went, and he smiles that it was terrific: he hired a secretary. Jim says:
JIM: I'm sure you won't regret it.
PAUL: So am I!
JIM: Zoe seemed very keen – I bet she's pleased.
Paul, however, retorts:
PAUL: Dad, I didn't hire her.
JIM (looking surprised): Why not?
PAUL: Because I employed somebody *else*.
Jim points out to Paul that Zoe has excellent qualifications – and she needs a job desperately. Paul, though, says coolly that he prefers to keep his personal business *out* of the office. He heads off through to the lounge room. Scott stands up and says he has four assignments to do before tomorrow. Jim, however, tells him to do the washing up. Helen and Rosemary also head through to the lounge room and Nikki tells Scott that she'll give him a hand. Scott just mutters that he'll have to ask Danny to do another assignment for him if he's going to fit everything in.
No. 24
Max is sitting on the couch. He finishes his dinner and Madge tells Danny to bring his father his dessert. Danny offers Max more coffee, but Madge says she thinks a little hot milk would be best. Max asks for a little tot of rum in it! Madge and Danny head into the kitchen and Max immediately pulls out a book from under the cushion of the couch. It has a large picture of a heart on the front. He has a quick look inside, then hides it back under the cushion as Madge returns with dessert. Danny comes in with the warm milk and rum. Max holds out his plate of dessert and pleads for a little dollop of cream to go with it, and Danny heads back through to the kitchen to get it, just as Scott comes in through the back door, holding some sheets of paper. Danny sighs at him:
DANNY: Not *more* homework?! I don't know why you don't just give up school!
SCOTT (bitterly): I feel like it – believe me!
DANNY: You're better off, you know? – as long your old man doesn't charge heaps for rent!
SCOTT: I still want to go to uni, though.
Danny takes the papers from Scott and asks when they're due. Scott tells him that it's the day after tomorrow. He adds that he really appreciates it. Danny heads back through to the lounge room and hands Max a pot of cream. He exclaims in delight:
MAX: Ha-ha! Any fitter and I'd be dangerous!
Madge, looking annoyed, stands up and announces that she's going over to the Robinsons'. As she heads out, she warns Max that he's eating himself into an early grave.
No. 26
Scott and Nikki are doing the washing up, but Nikki complains about the state Scott is leaving the dishes in. Scott mutters at her that he's not in the mood for this, but Nikki just retorts that if he stopped whinging, they'd be finished by now. Jim comes in and warns them both to cut it out. He then tells Scott that he had a word with his Maths tutor today and he's very pleased with Scott's progress. Nikki glares at Scott knowingly. Jim adds gently:
JIM: Look, I know you've been under a lot of pressure lately, but you keep up the good work and you won't have to go to him for long.
He then tells Scott and Nikki that they can finish the washing-up later: Rosemary's about to leave. The three of them head through to the lounge room, where Helen is saying to her daughter:
HELEN: I wish you didn't have to go.
ROSEMARY: I'll be back again soon – I promise.
NIKKI: Before or *after* the wedding?
HELEN: Probably after, Nikki: Gerard wants us to get married as soon as possible.
There's suddenly a knock on the front door and Jim opens it to let Madge in. Rosemary turns to him and says:
ROSEMARY: You know, you should take the plunge again too, Jim.
There's a surprised silence. Jim eventually just says a muted:
JIM: Yeah.
He then asks Scott to help him take Rosemary's bags to the car, and everyone starts saying their goodbyes. Paul joins them and tells Rosemary that he'll hear from her soon. Rosemary replies:
ROSEMARY: You're sure to!
PAUL (coolly): I can handle it.
ROSEMARY (smiles): I know!
Rosemary and Helen then step outside. As they stand by the front door, Helen says softly
HELEN: You *will* be all right, won't you?
ROSEMARY (sincerely): Thanks for *everything*, mum. I love you so much.
HELEN: I love you too.
The two of them share a fond hug and Rosemary turns and goes.
No. 24
Max is sitting on the couch, getting stuck into his dessert, smiling that there's nothing like a bit of cream after a hard day's work! Danny, however, points out that *Shane* did all the hard work! Max then asks Danny what *he's* eating. He points to Danny's plate. Danny tells him that it's bean shoots, and he asks Max if he wants some. Max, however, retorts:
MAX: No fear! Tried to make me eat that stuff in Vietnam!
Danny hesitates before then asking:
DANNY: You feeling all right now, dad?
MAX: Oh yeah, why? [Pauses, then asks suspiciously] All right – what do you want?!
DANNY: Nothing! I was just asking!
MAX: Strewth, if it's not one woman, it's another!
DANNY (blankly): What are you talking about?
MAX: If you want to go and see Nikki, go ahead – I could *do* with some peace and quiet.
DANNY: I won't leave if you don't want me to...
MAX (patting his chest): Fitty as a fiddle!
DANNY: Sure?
MAX: Yeah!
Danny puts down his plate and heads out. When he's gone, Max stands up, heads through to the kitchen and picks up a leaflet from a shelf. He puts it down on the counter, looks at it and then starts exercising! He swings his arms above his head and then down to the ground and behind his back, repeating this several times! He then checks his pulse. He starts running on the spot, but that only lasts a couple of seconds before he puts his hand to his chest, looking worried. He sits down at the kitchen table and takes a deep breath.
Clinic
Sometime later, Max is sitting in the waiting room at a nearby clinic, looking at a pamphlet, when an old woman sits down next to him and comments:
OLD WOMAN: You don't look very well, do you, dear?
MAX (murmurs): You can say *that* again.
OLD WOMAN: Had another attack, have you?
MAX: Pain's something wicked.
OLD WOMAN: My husband was exactly like you.
MAX: Plumber, was he?!
OLD WOMAN: Oh no – he never worked; his heart couldn't stand the strain. I couldn't *tell* you the suffering that man went through. His heart never left him *alone*.
MAX: Didn't the doctors do anything?
OLD WOMAN: *Them*? Huh!
The door to the consulting room opens and a nurse sees a pregnant woman out. Max and the old woman look at the nurse and the old woman goes on:
OLD WOMAN: *They* don't know anything. Poor old Ernie: he started off on pills... little did he know. He could hardly get out of bed. We've got ten children, you know?
MAX: Well I got two boys.
OLD WOMAN: Lucky it's not *more*.
MAX: They're pretty worried.
OLD WOMAN: Of course. *You're* only at the *book* stage. [She indicates the pamphlet Max is holding] You wait until they get their hands on you with their needles. Useless, all of it!
MAX (frowns): But they can do heart transplants and *everything*, these days.
OLD WOMAN: I know. They were going to experiment on my Ernie, but nothing worked.
MAX: Cripes!
OLD WOMAN (distantly): Ernie... he was so brave. A braver man I've never met. He says to me, “Else,” he says, “there's only one thing to do to beat this thing.”
MAX: And what's that?
OLD WOMAN: To forgive them their trespasses those who trespassed against him – including the doctors. He made his peace with the world.
MAX: Strewth!
OLD WOMAN: Did more for him than any doctor did! You take my word for it, dear – and I'm an expert on these things – the doctors can't do anything for you. Only the good Lord can.
MAX: Worked, eh?
OLD WOMAN: Like a charm. Fit as a fiddle when he went!
MAX (mumbles): I'm sorry. I didn't know he'd died
OLD WOMAN: He didn't. He ran off with the next-door neighbour!
The woman then tells Max that she thinks he's next. Max, though, looking suddenly worried, gets up and dashes out. The woman muses:
OLD WOMAN: Oh. No. It's *me*!
No. 26
There's loud music on in the lounge room. Danny and Nikki are sitting on one couch while Helen and Madge sit on the other, Madge telling Helen that Max needs his head read. Helen asks if he's seen a doctor, but Madge retorts that wild horses wouldn't drag him there. The two of them decide to head to the kitchen so they can talk. Jim is working at the desk. Scott emerges from his bedroom and snaps at Danny and Nikki:
SCOTT: Will you turn that down?
He goes and reduces the volume on the stereo. Danny asks what's up. Scott mutters that it's Biology. Nikki suggests to him that he bring his books out and they can help him. Jim calls across to warn that Scott has to learn to stand on his own two feet, and Scott tells Nikki coolly that he can look after himself. Danny, however, insists that Nikki was only trying to help, and he tells Scott to go and get his stuff. Scott heads back to his room. There's suddenly a knock on the front door and Jim opens it to find Max on the step. He comes in and he and Jim sit down on the empty couch. Max smiles at Nikki and Danny:
MAX: How are yous two getting along, eh? [To Nikki] He asked you out, yet?
DANNY: Cut it out, dad!
MAX: Life's too short to beat around the bush, Danny!
Jim offers Max a beer, but he declines. Paul tells Jim that he'll get some for the two of them. He heads through to the kitchen, where Madge and Helen are seated at the table, Madge saying:
MADGE: Charlene's no *better*. Heaven knows what trouble the girl's got herself into.
Paul tells the two women that Max is there, but is acting pretty strange. Madge mutters that nothing would surprise her! Paul heads back through to join Max and Jim, leaving Helen to ask Madge:
HELEN: Why don't you go back home?
MADGE (sadly): I don't really *have* a home anymore. Fred's quite happy with his floozy; he doesn't want *me* around.
HELEN: Charlene's still quite young.
MADGE: Oh, she prefers her father to me, I'm afraid. It's my own fault, really: I was too busy trying to turn ducks into swans.
HELEN: Well, we all have high expectations of our children.
MADGE: You know, I never really approved of one-parent families, but Max and Jim seem to have made a pretty good fist of theirs.
HELEN: Oh, they've made their share of blunders.
MADGE: I wish I had Jim's tolerance. He always seems so kind... understanding...
In the lounge room, Max is smiling:
MAX: There's nothing like a mate, is there?!
PAUL (looking bemused): No, I suppose there's not.
MAX: And it's great to see it passed down, like, from father to son. Gives you a sense of sort of, well, eternity, like, eh?
JIM: I've never looked at it like that!
Helen and Madge come through and Max stands up. Looking surprised, Madge asks him what the matter is. Max retorts that he was just talking about being mates. Madge asks why. Max tells her:
MAX: Well, I mean, Scott couldn't find a better mate than young Danny here.
JIM (points out): They've had their share of scraps.
MAX: Yeah, but Danny can always forgive, see? I reckon we all ought to take a leaf out of *his* book.
DANNY (sighs): Cut it out, dad. You're *embarrassing* me.
MAX: I mean, how many kids would sit home night after night doing a mate's homework, eh?
Scott, who's kneeling at the coffee table, looks down guiltily. Jim glares at Max and demands:
JIM: What did you say?
MAX: We're talking about *mates*.
DANNY (standing up): Shut up, dad. I think we'd better be going.
JIM (coolly): Danny, have you been doing the assignments from the tutor? And don't lie to me.
MAX (warns): Hang on – my son's not a liar.
JIM: No, but *mine* is.
DANNY (quickly): I can explain, Jim.
JIM (retorts): I don't want to hear from *you*.
HELEN (warns): Jim...
MAX (quickly): Why don't we just forgive and forget, eh?
JIM (angrily): Why don't you go home, Max?
Madge grabs Max's arm and hauls him out, muttering that she doesn't know what's got into him. As she, Max and Danny leave, Jim demands of Scott:
JIM: Have you any idea how much those lessons *cost*?
NIKKI: *You're* the one who put the pressure on.
JIM: That's no excuse for cheating.
Jim then snaps at Scott:
JIM: How could you take the credit for other people's work?
NIKKI: Danny was only going to do the work ‘til Scott caught up.
JIM (glaring at Scott): What have you got to say for yourself?
Scott doesn't respond. He just stares down at the coffee table. Jim snaps:
JIM: There's nothing you *can* say, *is there*?
NIKKI: He just couldn't cope with the workload.
PAUL: Dad, you wouldn't listen to him.
JIM (furiously): Well I'm listening *now*. I don't hear anything. [To Scott] You're not going to get very far in this world, lying and cheating. I'm *talking* to you.
Scott looks up suddenly and yells at his father:
SCOTT: Listen: I don't give a damn about *you* or anything else.
With that, he storms off to his bedroom.
Ramsay Street
The next morning, Danny is fixing some equipment to the rack on top of Max's van. When he's finished, he wanders over to where Scott and Nikki are walking up the road towards No. 26 and asks them how it went last night. Nikki tells Danny that Jim gave Scott heaps. She turns to Max and mutters that it was all *his* fault: why did he have to dob on them? Max retorts that it was an accident. He asks if he should go and see Jim to sort things out, but Nikki, Scott and Danny all say ‘No!' in unison! Max tells Scott:
MAX: He only wants what's best for you, mate.
SCOTT (bitterly): Yeah. It's a pity I'm such a failure, isn't it...

Episode title: 0205
Australian airdate: 07/03/86
UK airdate: 17/08/87
UK Gold: 13/08/93
Writer: Sally Webb
Director: Max Varnel
Guests: Andrea Townsend – Regina Gaigalas
Bradley Townsend – Bradley Kilpatrick
Music:
Summary/Images by: Graham
Recap
An intruder entering No. 22, hiding in the pantry and watching Daphne.
No. 22
Daphne is lying asleep on the couch, the book she was reading still in her hands. A pair of feet creeps around the couch behind her and then reaches out and grabs the book. Daphne wakes up – to find Clive standing in front of her. Looking at the book, he smiles:
CLIVE: Oh yes – very intellectual!
Daphne gets up and heads to the kitchen area to make some toasted sandwiches for supper. She gets some ingredients out of the ‘fridge. As she does so, Clive tells her that he's had a terrific idea – a licence to print money; but before he can reveal more, the ‘phone rings and he goes to answer it. He listens and then sighs:
CLIVE: Hell.
He adds quickly:
CLIVE: Sorry, Father! When? ... No, I saw him this afternoon ... Well he seemed a *bit* unsettled, but that was to be expected ... OK, I'll see what I can do. Thanks, Father. Bye bye.
With that, Clive hangs up the ‘phone and turns to Daphne. He tells her that that was Father Barry: Mike shot through. Daphne suggests that he must have gone for a walk or something, but Clive tells her that he's taken his gear, too. He suggests they get out and find him; supper will have to wait. Daphne goes to the pantry and opens the door – to find Mike standing in there, staring out at her. After she gets over her astonishment, she turns and says:
DAPHNE: Clive...
Mike just grins meekly and says:
MIKE: Hi guys!
No. 26
Nikki and Scott are sitting at the kitchen table, doing their homework. Nikki completes a Maths assignment, muttering that it's so painful. She asks Scott how *he's* going, but he retorts:
SCOTT: Don't ask.
Nikki says she feels as though she should be helping him. Scott smiles:
SCOTT: Go for it – it's all yours!
Nikki, however, tells him warily:
NIKKI: I would if I could, you know that; it's just that the marks are going towards...
SCOTT: ...our final assessment. I know, I know. I just can't for the life of me get into this stupid thing.
Nikki suggests to Scott that he should put it aside and go onto something else. Scott, however, tells her that he wants to finish it tonight – then it'll leave him Saturday and Sunday to get on with a few other things. Nikki, standing up, insists:
NIKKI: Just stick with it, Scott. You can do it.
SCOTT (mutters): Yeah, sure. Easy.
With that, Nikki heads off to bed.
No. 22
Mike is sitting on the couch. Clive sits down in the adjacent armchair and says tersely:
CLIVE: OK, you had hassles with the people you were staying with, but what on earth were you doing in the cupboard?
MIKE: I wanted to talk to *you* first; I didn't think Daphne would understand.
CLIVE: And you thought impersonating a broom was going to make it easier?! The thing you've got to understand is, there's only so much other people can do to help you.
MIKE (sighs): I *know*.
CLIVE: So you've got to start doing something to help your*self*.
MIKE (standing up, mutters): I didn't *ask* for their help; they *offered* it – but I don't think they meant it: they were just trying to make themselves feel good.
Daphne joins them and tells Mike to sit down. She then asks:
DAPHNE: What exactly went wrong? Father Barry told me the Burtons were *good* people.
MIKE (snaps): They treated me like a thief.
CLIVE: You don't think, maybe because you're feeling a bit lost, you were seeing things that weren't there?
MIKE (bitterly): Yeah, *lots* of things that weren't there. They had everything locked away. They wouldn't even give me a key to the house. I've never nicked anything in my life.
CLIVE: I suppose they're used to the sort of kids who *do* steal.
MIKE: Yeah, but they knew I wasn't like that.
DAPHNE: So maybe they just needed a few days to get used to the fact that they could trust you?
MIKE: I couldn't even *talk* to them. Every time I walked into a room, they just stopped whatever they were saying. I could never feel comfortable there. Living with *them* would be worse than being at *home*.
CLIVE: Fair enough. I suppose you know what's good for you. You can crash here for the night.
MIKE: Thanks.
CLIVE: But then what?
MIKE: I don't know. I'll think about it in the morning. All I want right now is a good night's sleep.
Daphne looks at Clive in concern.
No. 26
Scott has fallen asleep at the kitchen table, his books still in front of him. Jim arrives home and finds his son there. He puts a hand on his back and says gently:
JIM: Come on, Scott, time for bed.
Scott, however, stirs and murmurs that he can't; he can't afford to; he just needs to give his eyes a rest. Jim, though, tells him:
JIM: Listen. I know I've been giving you a hard time about not studying hard enough, but you're going to the other extreme. You have to learn to pace yourself.
SCOTT: That's what I've been *doing*.
JIM: Really?
SCOTT: Yeah, really. If I get this finished, I'm going to give myself tomorrow morning off. I've got to push myself, dad, otherwise I won't get through.
JIM: Scott, you're a bright student. You'll do well if you just *apply* yourself.
SCOTT: Yeah... I need to do well at Maths, though.
JIM: Yeah, well, you need to give your body and your mind a chance to rest. Now put this away ‘til tomorrow – and that's an order. Bedtime. You're going to sleep-in tomorrow: it's Saturday.
Ramsay Street
The next morning, Jim is packing fishing gear into the back of his car when Zoe wanders over and smiles that she didn't know he was into the ancient art of angling; she thought he'd be into more *active* pastimes! Jim explains that he was up all night trying to figure out a way of getting Scott to relax: fishing came to him in a blinding flash at about 3am. Shane walks past them as Jim tells Zoe that Scott is worrying too much. Zoe nods that it's terrible the pressure they're under; there wasn't *nearly* that much competition when *she* was at school. Jim muses:
JIM: And that would have been, what, four years ago?
ZOE (smiling, shrugs): Well, maybe I wasn't the competitive type!
JIM: I don't think Scott is, either – but he wants to go to university, and the places are limited, so he hasn't got much choice, really.
ZOE: Guess so. Well, I'll have two flathead and one kilo of yabbies, thank you!
JIM: Come with us and catch them yourself!
ZOE (grins): It's a lovely thought, but us working women have things to do on the weekend: washing... cleaning... ironing! It's never ending!
JIM: Fair enough!
ZOE: But if you're going again...
JIM: ...I'll let you know!
With that, Zoe walks off. Jim watches her, a smile on his face.

Episode title: 0207
Australian airdate: 11/03/86
UK airdate: 19/08/87
UK Gold: 17/8/93
Writer: Roger Moulton
Director: Andrew Friedman
Guests: N/A
Music:
- "50 Years" by Uncanny X-Men
Summary/Images by: Paul/Graham
No.28
Andrea explains she learnt she was pregnant shortly after her and Des broke up, but because of Eileen's objections knew he'd never marry her. She tells Des she is only telling him now, as she has no money. Des tells her she can stay at No.28. Andrea tells him she'll tell the neighbours Bradley's father has died so no one will learn he's the father.
No.26
Lucy tells Helen how great Bradley is as Madge arrives. Helen congratulates her on Shane and Daphne's engagement and Madge asks Helen for one of Jim's jumpers, as she wants to knit one for him. Lucy embarrasses Madge as Helen goes to get the jumper by asking if she loves Jim as people only give presents for that reason. Madge declares “No”!
No.24
Danny remarks how Shane vowed he'd never marry but Shane replies that was before Daphne came into his life. Max tells Shane if he needs advice but Shane reminds his father he is the one separated in his marriage. Danny asks if he can have Shane's ‘little black book' for all the telephone numbers of single girls. – Shane refuses and burns the book.
No.28
Bradley explains he only likes art classes at his old convent school because if he stared long enough at the nun teacher she would lose her temper with him. Des gives up trying to learn more about his son. Des and Zoe realise Bradley has been drawing pictures with Zoe's lipstick – Zoe demands Andrea punish her son. Andrea replies she does not respond to orders. Zoe pleas to Des to intervene but Bradley tells her to ‘shut up' as Andrea is in charge.
No.22
Shane tells Daphne he's got a flat for them to move into but she refuses to move until they marry. Shane calls her old fashioned and tells her he wants to marry her soon.
No.24
Max spots a bag of wool and knitting pattern and tells Danny he suspects the jumper will be a present from Madge for his birthday – When Madge returns to the room she moves the bag suspecting Max will discover it.
No.26
Lucy introduces Bradley to Helen, who takes an immediate dislike to him as he insults both her and her paintings.
No.24
Shane tells Danny they'll have to sort out what they are going to buy Max for his birthday. Max returns to the room with the family photo album for Danny and all his medals for Shane. Danny tells Max he has stopped looking for his real father as he now considers Max to be just that. Danny and then Shane then begin to argue over ownership of the medals.
No.28
Zoe threatens Des that she'll move out if he does not talk to Andrea and Bradley is not punished. Des agrees to deal with it but is silently hurt when Zoe unwittingly blames the absence of a father figure.
No.26
Helen tells Daphne she suspects she is still on the rebound from Des – Daphne disagrees telling Helen Des obviously doesn't care now he's moved Andrea in.
Ramsay St
Bradley is cheeky to Max who responds by grabbing Bradley's ear to march him home but Bradley runs off towards No.28 – Bradley tells Lucy he wants her to back him up that Max hit him.
No.28
Des tells Andrea to ‘cool it' with Zoe when Bradley runs in claiming Max has hit him across the head. Livid Andrea leaves to confront Max….
No.24
Andrea furiously tells Max if he touches Bradley again she'll sue him – before Max can retort he receives another chest pain and Shane calls to Madge and Danny to get Clive.
No.24
Later, Clive tells Max he has to change his eating habits. Max goes to bed and Shane leaves to see Daphne when Zoe arrives. Madge tells her the news about Max's health and they discuss the type of men they go for. Madge is quiet when Zoe tells her she likes the older man like Jim.
No.28
Des tells Bradley to try and get along with the neighbours and respect them, but Bradley is not listening.
No.26
Andrea introduces herself to Helen. Helen tells her she doesn't want Bradley to play with Lucy as he'll be a bad influence and she is already unpopular in the street. Outraged, Andrea tells Helen both she and Bradley are staying in the street and Helen can ‘'stuff it'' if she doesn't like that. Andrea storms out leaving Helen speechless.

Episode title: 0209
Australian airdate: 13/03/86
UK airdate: 21/08/87
UK Gold: 19/08/93
Writer: Peter Connah
Director: Andrew Friedman
Guests: N/A
Music:
Summary/Images by: Paul/Graham
No.24
Shane is dressed up ready for him and Helen to go car hunting for Home James when Max arrives home and tells him and Madge he's been to see Dr. Carter. Madge cuts Max short when he tries to tell them what has happened and tells him she'll do anything for him. Seeing an opportunity he tells her he'd like to own No.24 completely so he can pass it on to his sons after his death – Will Madge be fooled?
No.26
Jim is depressed at thinking about Max's ailing health and tells Paul he'll give Max the watch he won at Cross Country when he beat Max running. Paul tells Jim it is Max's own fault he is ill, their family have already done enough to help out the Ramsay's and that Helen is crazy to go into business with a drop-out like Shane. Paul also mentions how he dislikes Jim seeing Zoe before Shane arrives and he tells him how he doesn't want Shane to go into business with Helen. Helen agitated by her grandson tells him to go off to work. Shane tells Jim and Helen that Max has been told by Dr. Carter his health is worse than expected.
No.22
Nikki, Mike and Scott are studying for their school tests but Scott cannot concentrate and tells them he'll never pass the exam due to the pressure. Nikki has little sympathy and tells her cousin it is the system and he has to just accept it. Scott calls it unfair.
No.24
Zoe brings the dress she wants Madge to alter before Paul abruptly pulls her away to start her new job as his secretary. Zoe tells Madge about her dinner date with Jim to which Madge is visibly jealous. Zoe leaves as Max arrives. Madge tells him she has decided to sign over her share of No.24 to him.
Daniels Corp
Paul and Zoe arrive at work and Zoe begins to talk about Bradley. Paul stops her and tells her to not talk about Bradley or her man friends. Zoe is puzzled why Paul mentioned her men friends when she made no mention of them at all.
No.26
Madge brings Jim a cake she has baked and stays for coffee. She tells him that she's glad Helen & Shane is trying Home James and then starts to cry over Max. Jim comforts her and tells her he'll be there for her if she needs him.
Car Lot (Exterior)
Shane and Helen arrive to view 2nd hand cars with car lot owner Mr.Walters – They are both shocked when Mr. Walters appears to believe they are in a relationship with each other and Shane is out for a new car in exchange for being her toy boy. They both decide to continue with the deception.
Erinsborough High (exterior)
Scott is cramming in study before the test when Nikki and her friend Margo arrive. They start to talk to Mike who notices Scott is losing patience – Scott loses his temper and storms off telling them he can't study with all the noise. Mike follows after him. Margo tells Nikki she likes Mike but Nikki warns her ‘'Hands off. He's mine.''
No.24
Max refuses to eat nothing but fried food despite Madge's pleas. Jim comes in and tells Max he wants him to have the cross-country medal as a token of their friendship. Max is overwhelmed but feels guilty at accepting the present under false pretences.
Car Lot (Exterior)
Helen and Shane drive the Mercedes car around and laugh at Mr. Walters assumptions about their motives. Back at the car lot, Helen tells him his prices are too high. Mr. Walters agrees he could lower the price.
No.24
Jim fixes a light in Max's pantry for Madge and she tells him how her estranged husband was a handyman too. She mentions how stupid Fred looked with a younger girl after he left her – Jim calls it Fred's loss. Madge smiles affectionately at him.
Erinsborough High (Exam hall)
Scott and Mike sit in the exam hall as the examiner prepares the class to start. As they start Scott looks at the exam paper panicking when nothing seems to come clear to him.
Car Lot (Exterior)
Helen and Shane buy the Mercedes car and as Helen drives off Mr. Walters tells Shane he's ‘'onto a winner''. Shane plays along telling him he just can't resist older women.
Erinsborough High (Exam Hall)
Scott can't concentrate on the exam paper. Worried the examiner asks if he's not well but Scott shouts out he can't do the exam and runs out of the hall. The class are shocked by his actions and Mike can't believe how stupid his friend has been.

Episode title: 0211
Australian airdate: 17/03/86
UK airdate: 25/08/87
UK Gold: 23/08/93
Writer: Greg Stevens
Director: Mark Callan
Guests: N/A
Music:
Summary/Images by: Paul
No.28
Andrea tells Des no one is giving Bradley a chance – Des suggests it is Bradley's own fault, as he cannot believe Scott and Danny would bully anyone. Andrea reacts badly telling Des it is time he started to act like a father! Des agrees to talk to his neighbours.
Coffee Shop
Scott tells Daphne and Clive that Jim has told him he doesn't care what he does now – Clive tells him he can simply retake the exam and to see a teacher rather than keep feeling sorry for himself.
No.26 Garden
Des tells Jim he over reacted with Bradley but Jim shoes him the entire rose heads are gone. Des tells him with Scott's actions too it seems all Robinson men are bullies. Jim tells Des the best thing he can do is get rid of the Townsend's from the street.
No.28
Andrea tells Bradley he has to start behaving himself more or Des will ask them to move out – She comments to her son that she's gone to a lot of trouble to get them where they are so don't ruin it.
Coffee Shop
Scott is still sitting in the Coffee Shop and Daphne makes a comment that he still hasn't taken Clive's advice yet to see a teacher. Clive tells her he'll talk to him again but Scott is unreceptive and tells him he'll never be a journalist at this rate. Clive resigns himself from trying to help any further.
No.28
Des arrives back to tell Andrea about his run in with Jim – Bradley enters the room with Des's shoes just polished. Andrea tells him Bradley will try harder to be good and she is proud of him for standing up against Jim.
No.26
Paul arrives back home and starts to set the table as Helen is out looking for clients with Shane. Jim tells him about his disagreement with Des – Paul seems to defend Andrea and comments about whether Des and her are in a relationship – Jim upset by Paul's lack of empathy tells his son he doesn't care.
Coffee Shop
Daphne and Clive prepare to lock up the shop at the end of the day and find Scott asleep – but they realise after finding an empty vodka bottle he is drunk. Daphne decides to phone Paul rather than Jim and arrange Scott to sleep it off at No.22. Clive tells Daphne ‘‘when is he going to get his act together.''
No.22
Paul arrives to see how Scott is and finds him asleep on the sofa. Clive tells Paul to let Scott sleep it off and he'll have another chat to him. Paul agrees and tells them he'll lie to Jim about Scott's whereabouts. Clive explains he needs Scott to realise things aren't as serious as they seem.
No.28
Bradley complains about sleeping in the same room as Des due to his snoring. Des begins to read to calm him to sleep. Bored, Bradley begins reading an adult magazine – Des is furious and orders him to sleep!
No.26
Paul tells Jim that Scott will be late home as he's a playing cards with Clive. Jim asks him if he believes he asks too much of his kids – Paul tells him no but it may be best to let Clive talk to Scott. Jim agrees.
No.28
Des awakens from his sleep to find Bradley sleepwalking and staring at him. Des watches as he goes back to his bed and Des tries to get back to sleep.
No.26
Scott makes his way into the kitchen for breakfast and Jim comments he looks tired assuming it was playing cards until late that is the cause. Jim suggests he ask Clive to give him private tutoring and Scott is enthusiastic at the idea.
No.28
Des awakens and going into the lounge is lead to the breakfast table by Andrea to see a full breakfast laid out for them.
No.22 – Exterior
Clive tells Scott to drink lots of water for his hangover and tells him what he did could have caused big problems for Daphne if the police found out he'd been drinking on unlicensed premises. Clive tells him he can get help once he starts helping himself and that if he promises not to slack off he will tutor him privately. Clive warns him this is his last chance and the choices are all his…

Episode title: 0213
Australian airdate: 19/03/86
UK airdate: 27/08/87
UK Gold: 25/08/93
Writer: Philip Ryall
Director: Mark Callan
Guests: N/A
Music:
Summary/Images by: Paul
No.28
Andrea tells Des she doesn't expect him to answer her proposal straight away but tells Des she does expect total commitment if he says yes. Andrea starts to tell him that he has to start accepting his responsibilities with Bradley when Zoe arrives and kills the mood. Des makes an excuse to leave the room by wanting to see Bradley in bed. Zoe tells Andrea she's using Des.
Andrea retaliates by telling Zoe she should move out of No.28 – Zoe tells her never.
Andrea reminds Zoe she is a guest in Des's house and she is now getting Des to review his priorities…
No.24
Madge tries to get Max to eat muesli for breakfast but he refuses wanting to eat a cooked breakfast. Danny arrives for breakfast and Max is overwhelmed when both Danny and Shane give him a present of an indoor gardening book and trowel.
No.28
Des is in a good mood and even more so when Daphne arrives to see Zoe. She tells Zoe that Max is in need of cheering up and Des suggests they take him out to dinner. Zoe & Daphne agree and Andrea comments she and Des can have another night in together. Zoe saves Des by insisting he come out to dinner too – Andrea is furious.
No.26
Paul tells Helen that ‘Home James' will be a waste of money but Helen defends her and Shane's optimism. After Paul leaves Lucy tells her she has a sore throat – Helen checks but decides to still send her to school. Lucy retorts ‘‘if I go to school I'll see Bradley!''
No.26
Max agrees to go out to dinner but Madge is worried is too dangerous for his heart. Shane tells Daphne he won't be able to go to the dinner, as he has to wait on some phone calls for ‘Home James'. Daphne is disappointed.
No.28 Back Garden
Andrea is sunbathing when Paul arrives and takes a moment to admire her in her bikini. Paul refuses to lunch due to a meeting with a client but asks her out to dinner. Andrea tells him she can't due to Des being out and Paul tells her they can have dinner at a later date.
Pacific Bank Zoe calls in to see Des about getting an overdraft to buy Shane & Daphne an engagement present. Des tells her she can't have any more money until she pays back what she owes – Danny innocently suggests they give her a cash card. Des is worried at the prospect of Zoe spending more money.
No.24
Max smartly dressed welcomes Daphne and Zoe as they arrive to escort him to dinner. Madge tries to get Max to reconsider going but he refuses. Des arrives but Shane is jealous of him going out with Daphne. After the dinner guests leave, Shane tells Madge and Danny he suspects Des is trying to win her back.
No.26
Helen agrees with Paul that they should take Lucy to see Dr. Carter about her sore throat. Lucy tries to get out of going but Helen insists they go.
No.28
Madge continues to fear about Max's health while out and Des being with Shane. Danny tries to placate Shane by telling him Des is only tagging along on the dinner – Shane comments Des better not try anything!!!
Restaurant
Des praises Daphne about her appearance but she is unimpressed. Zoe and Max are focused on making sure they have a good time.
Dr. Carter's Surgery
Dr. Carter looks at Lucy's throat and tells Helen there is nothing to worry about. Paul and Helen thank him. Helen comments on how sad it is about Max dying – Dr. Carter looks strangely at her and tells them it isn't true.
Restaurant
Daphne gets the bill for the meal and is surprised how expensive it has been but she still refuses to allow Max to pay. Zoe remarks the cost of the meal shows how much the owners have a sense of humour.
No.24
Shane continues to worry about Daphne spending time with Des despite annoying Danny and Madge.
Helen arrives and tells them she has spoken to Dr. Carter who told them Max is not dying but has a bad case of indigestion. The Ramsay clan erupt in fury.

Episode title: 0215
Australian airdate: 21/03/86
UK airdate: 01/09/87
UK Gold: 27/08/93
Writer: David Phillips
Director: Mark Callan
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka
No.24
Madge tells Danny and Shane that they don't have to tell Max that Madge hasn't transferred the house to him - it won't be long before his heart gives out anyway, so there's no point(!) Max overhears the last part of this (as Madge planned). Madge gets up and sits him down on the sofa and makes him put his feet up while Shane pours him a drink and she goes off to get him a cake that she's baked.
MADGE: You know what they say, Max. Eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow...
Ramsay Street
Clive and Mike are having a chat in the street. Clive thinks that Mike should sort things out with Nikki, but Mike doesn't want to - he's too nervous to ask her out. Clive says that Mike just needs practice and gets Mike to practice on him(!)
MIKE:(to Clive) Nikki...I'm not doing anything tonight, would you like to go out somewhere?
CLIVE:(in a girly voice) What did you have in mind, Mike, the opera or the ballet?
They both laugh. Mike tries again.
MIKE: Nikki, uh...I would be honoured if you'd let me be your escort for this evening.
CLIVE: Gee, Mike, I don't know...
Clive tells Mike to just say what he feels, but Mike says it's worse than going to the dentist(!)
No.26
Shane is telling Jim and Helen about the joke on Max and they all laugh. Helen gives Nikki a list of things to get at the shop to get her out of the way - when she's gone, Helen tells them that Nikki's mother Laura is arriving tonight as a surprise.
Front garden of No.28
Des is trying to start his lawnmower when Max comes across and tells Des that he's his only friend(!) He reckons none of the family can wait until he's dead! Max threatens to tell everyone that Bradley is his son if he doesn't tell him what's going on. Des is forced to admit that Shane and Danny found out from his doctor that there was nothing wrong with his heart!
No.22
Max storms around to Clive's place to confront him. Max reckons that Clive set him up but Clive points out that he didn't - he just told Max to see a doctor! It's his fault that his family got involved!
No.24
Des has come to confess that he's told Max what's going on. Danny isn't chuffed but Madge reminds him that Des is his boss, so he'd better not say too much! Shane says Des isn't his boss so he calls him week-kneed! Madge doesn't think the rest of the street will be thrilled with Des's behaviour either.
No.26
Max is confronting Jim, but Jim says they were just paying him back in kind! Helen says that Max should have told the truth in the first place, but Max reckons he was enjoying being treated with respect, and not the "local flaming idiot".
HELEN: I've never called you the local flaming idiot.
JIM: Well, certainly not to your face.
Helen tries not to laugh and Max turns on Jim and says the joke's over - Des is the only friend he's got left. Then he storms out.
HELEN: Des? So that's how he found out!
Ramsay Street
Clive is cleaning his car when he sees Nikki coming up the street with groceries, so he send Mike over to chat to her. He chats about exams but can't get up the courage to ask her out. Clive hisses at Mike to help Nikki with her groceries, so he runs after her. They chat again and Mike asks her out tonight - but Nikki is already going out with Danny. She thanks him for asking, though.
When Nikki has gone into the house, Mike goes back to Clive.
CLIVE: How did it go?
MIKE: Danny beat me to it.
No.22
Clive and Mike come in through the back door. Clive tells Mike not to give up after a knock-back - Clive himself has had plenty in his time! He jokes that a lot of girls he's been out with were put off men for life after one date with him!
CLIVE: Boy meets girl...girl gets all giggly...boy asks girl out...
MIKE: Girl says "rack off"?
CLIVE: Sometimes, yes.
He goes to answer the door. It's Jim, come to talk to him about a client of his who is overseas - Jim has offered to hold a 10th birthday party for his daughter. Clive tells him not to worry - he'll organise clowns and games. Jim is a bit overwhelmed by Clive's enthusiasm, but Clive says he'll draw up a quote and let him have it tonight!
No.24
Madge, Danny and Shane are washing up. Max storms in and rants at them, but they rant back that he used his imaginary illness to take advantage of them - he even tried to take Madge's share of the house away! She tells him just to quite while he's ahead. They're curious as to how they got the truth out of Des, but Max isn't talking.
No.26
Nikki is all dressed up to go out to see a band with Danny in town, much to Helen's dismay. She tells Nikki that she has a surprise for her, so Nikki reluctantly agrees to miss the supporting band.
No.24
Shane, Danny and Madge are making up a list for Shane's engagement party. Danny says to put Clive on the list, but Max says Clive isn't welcome, and neither are Uncle Tom and "his brats"! He demands an apology, and reckons he won't speak to them again until he gets one. They don't look very concerned(!) Then he shouts that the engagement party is off!
No.22
Clive tells Des that he's not worried that he told Max, but the rest of the neighbours may not be so generous. Mike asks their advice about how to talk to women. Des reckons that girls don't like to be taken for granted, and advises him to open doors and generally be a gentleman. Clive thinks that's a bit over the top - a girl just wants a guy to be himself. Des and Clive start to argue over which of them has more success with women!
No.24
Danny is on the phone to Nikki and tells her he'll wait until she's ready to go. Madge tells Danny that she has an idea for getting the engagement party back and tells him in a loud voice that they can have it at the Robinsons. Max overhears this in the living room and is incensed. He shouts that no party will have his blessing. Madge and Danny giggle. Max reckons he wants all his property back from them, like the war medals and his swimming cup. Madge and Danny dissolve into giggles.
No.26
Nikki is moaning that she's late for the concert, but just then, her mother Laura arrives. Nikki is shocked.
LAURA: Well, don't just stand there. Haven't you got a kiss for your mum?

Episode title: 0217
Australian airdate: 25/03/86
UK airdate: 03/09/87
UK Gold: 31/08/1993
Writer: John Linton
Director: Julian McSwiney
Guests: Nikki: Charlene Fenn
Laura: Carole Skinner
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka
Recap
Nikki tells Helen and Jim that the Ramsays have made up.
Laura asks Nikki to come into town with her but she doesn't want to - or spend any time with her mother.
No.26
Laura says that maybe it's just a phase with Nikki - and also her coming was a surprise, so it's normal that Nikki would have plans.
When Laura and Jim have gone out, Helen calls Nikki into the kitchen and tells her off for blanking her mother. She's very cross and says that Nikki should make an effort. Nikki says she just can't relax around her mother - she doesn't know why. Helen says that Laura has dedicated her whole life to Nikki and she could make a bit more of an effort. Nikki agrees.
A road
Laura is jogging with no sign of a sports bra (oh dear!) She sees Max and they greet each other enthusiastically. She tells him she thought his heart scare incident was hilarious!
No.22
Danny, Zoe, Shane and Daphne are talking about the engagement party. They want to have fancy dress with a theme - "Great Lovers"!
When the boys have gone, Zoe tells Daphne that she's got someone in mind for a date to the party - someone they both know.
No.24
Shane and Danny asks Madge who she's going to the party with. She says she's thinking of asking Jim Robinson. Max still isn't happy about the engagement party - he doesn't understand why it has to be fancy dress.
DANNY: Dad's the great lover of Ramsay Street!
MAX: Yeah, too right!
No.26
Laura comes back from jogging and finds Nikki there with Helen and Jim - Nikki has decided not to go to play tennis after all. Nikki asks Laura to go for a swim and she says that'll be fine - Max said they could use his pool. Jim thinks that Helen should be up for the Nobel Peace Prize!
They talk about the engagement party - Helen is going to get a Maid Marian costume for Lucy, but apparently she isn't too chuffed that Bradley couldn't go as Robin Hood! She's going to invite Craig instead. Neither Helen or Paul have a date yet, so Helen suggests that she and Jim go together - as Victoria and Albert.
No.24
Max and Danny are having a laugh in the kitchen when Laura pops around. Madge hugs her in greeting and Max sends Danny off to sort the pool out. Nikki is still rather subdued.
As Laura and Nikki go out to the pool, Zoe calls around to help Madge with the party organisation. She says she's going to go as Juliet, and she's hoping Jim will come with her as Romeo! Madge looks a bit put-out.
Garden of No.24
Max, Laura and Danny are in the pool and Nikki is sitting on the edge. Danny comes to join her and she tells him she's embarrassed by her mother. Danny says she's just enjoying herself. Danny invites Nikki to the party - he can be Prince Charming to her Snow White.
No.24
Zoe tells Shane that she's really good at parties - once she had one where the costumes and food were all green, then raves on and on until Shane is driven mad!
No.26
Zoe comes in to asks Jim to go to the party with her as Romeo. However, he's made arrangements with Helen, which Zoe takes very good-naturedly. She goes off to find someone else.
ZOE: Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo?!
Garden of No.24
Nikki is still sitting on the side of the pool looking left out. Laura encourages her to come in, but Nikki snaps, saying Laura is acting like a teenager. Laura gets cross and says that Nikki might as well go if she embarrasses her that much. Nikki runs off.
Danny goes after Nikki and tells her to lighten up a bit. Nikki tells Danny that she doesn't want to go to the party with him anymore.
No.28
Zoe invites Paul to be her date to the party, but he refuses to wear a costume. He caves in when he hears he will be Romeo, though. Zoe drags him off to look at the costume.
No.24
Danny comes in from the pool, moaning to Madge that he'll never understand women. Shane and Daphne come in with some decorations and asks Madge if she's asked Jim yet, but Madge says that he's going with Zoe. Danny offers to take Madge instead, after all, they're both dateless!
No.26
Nikki apologises to Laura when she gets back from swimming. Laura is not happy and says she has to accept people for how they are. Nikki says that behaviour is important to her, and maybe she expects too much. Laura and Nikki agree to try a bit harder with each other. Nikki goes to get her costume for the party to show Laura.
No.24
Danny is moaning that he doesn't have a date for the dance. Max says he's going on his own. Daphne suggests that he and Madge go together - after all, they are the hosts. Max reluctantly says that he might as well - as long as the costume isn't too embarrassing.
No.26
Paul comes in and Jim offers him a sandwich. Paul shows Jim his Romeo costume. Paul is angry to hear that he wasn't Zoe's first choice!
No.28
Paul throws Zoe's costume back at her, saying he's not a substitute for his father. He thinks Zoe is disgusting for carrying on with Jim - he's twice her age! Then he storms off. Zoe slams the door.

Episode title: 0219
Australian airdate: 27/03/86
UK airdate: 07/09/87
UK Gold: 02/09/93
Writer: Jill James
Director: Julian McSwiney
Guests: Andrea – Regina Gaigalas
Bradley – Bradley Kilpatrick
Music:
Summary/Images by: Carly
Recap
Max accepting Daphne into the family
Shane announcing that he and Daphne are soon to be married
Ramsay Street
Helen and Shane are talking business when Shane notices that Des has bumped his car into *his* vehicle. Annoyed, Shane thinks it's because Des is jealous of his engagement to Daphne. Helen doesn't believe Des could be that spiteful, but Shane obviously thinks otherwise.
Number 28
Des is making breakfast with Bradley and Lucy when Shane bursts in to rant at him. Des has no idea what Shane's on about, but goes outside to help him anyway. The kids look guiltily at one another… Methinks they know more than they're letting on.
Ramsay Street
Helen informs Shane that they've lost their first job because of his tardiness, which makes Shane even narkier with Des. Bewildered, Des can't believe Helen and Shane think he's done damage to the car on purpose. Shane and Des get into an argument over Daphne – Shane plays the jealousy card again on Des, but Des insists that he couldn't be happier for the two of them.
Number 22
Clive and Harry Potter… sorry, Daphne (wearing ginormous glasses) are enjoying brekkie when Shane rushes in and does his ranting song and dance again. Clive makes himself scarce while Shane tells Daphne that he wants to get out of Ramsay Street and as far away from her ex as they can. Daphne reminds him that they won't be going anywhere until he and Helen get their business up and running. Her Coffee Shop salary alone won't help them.
SHANE: I didn't know money was more important to you than me.
Disgusted that Shane thinks so little of her, Daphne storms out.
Number 26
Cluey Helen wonders whether Lucy and Bradley know anything about the car incident, but the kids proclaim their innocence… until Helen leaves the room. Lucy thinks that they better own up, especially considering the blue that Shane and Des had, but Bradley doesn't want to get into trouble. He thinks no one will believe it was an accident on their behalf.
Number 22
Zoe brings Clive the costumes from the party so he can return them. While he's out, Zoe and Daphne talk about the bickering between Shane and Des. Daphne thinks Shane is being ridiculous and feels quite sorry for Des. Zoe can't help wondering if things are truly over between Daph and Des. Daphne points out that she wouldn't be engaged to another man if that were true. Des is her past and Shane is her future. But Daph sounds a little smitten when she shows Zoe a crystal bottle Des bought her and Shane.
DAPHNE: He's put a lot of thought into this.
ZOE: Maybe because he still cares.
DAPHNE: Oh come on, Zoe. I know I've made the right decision. Shane and I are going to live happily ever after. Just don't hassle me, okay?
Zoe agrees but doesn't look convinced.
Number 24
Clive the costume collector is on his next stop, just in time to hear more complaining from Shane about Des.
Number 26
Helen reminds Des of the expense of the car, but Des insists he had nothing to do with it. He's sorry Helen and Shane missed out on a business opportunity, but it wasn't his fault. Des then wonders if Helen is having second thoughts about the whole business venture. Helen admits that she is and apologises for taking it out on him. Des wishes that Shane were as reasonable as her: Shane refuses to believe it's over between Des and Daphne. Helen asks if Des *has* completely pushed his feelings aside. Suddenly, the background music of broken hearts soars, and the camera slowly pans in on Des as he assures Helen that he doesn't really love Daphne anymore. Oh the cheese! The cheese and the blatant lies!
Coffee Shop
Daphne's down in the dumps because Clive has been her only customer for the past hour. But when Shane stops by for a feed, she's not entirely happy either. The two eventually kiss and make up, but Daphne admits that it's been hard to get used to Shane's possessive side.
SHANE: It's a new feeling for me too. They way I feel about you I've never felt about anyone before. I just can't stand Des near you.
DAPHNE: All I want I've got near me now.
SHANE: If Clive wasn't here I'd get you to prove it…
Clive immediately stops eavesdropping and buries his nose back in his book.
Number 28
Bradley's mum, Andrea, has had her ‘crack on to Des' plans spoilt by Zoe, who has stopped by for lunch. Whilst Andrea is preoccupied, Zoe hisses to bewildered Des that Andrea is trying to bulldoze him into a relationship. Des insists that Andrea's just an old mate.
DES: I don't mean to sound bitter, but I won't be involved with another woman for a very long time.
Coffee Shop
Helen delightedly informs Shane that they have a regular booking one day a week. I still have no idea what their business is, but good on ‘em. Shane wonders if this foundation is good enough for Daphne so they can start planning their wedding. Daphne's excited for him, but doesn't think one job is quite enough. Helen, however, thinks Daphne needn't wait for the “perfect time”; she should just go for it and enjoy her life with Shane. With Shane, Helen and Clive's expectant faces staring at her, Daphne concedes defeat but doesn't look too happy about it.
Number 28
Andrea is trying to get rid of Zoe, both for lunch and for good. But Zoe stands her ground and informs Andrea that she won't be intimidated. Des hears the end of their bickering and can't keep quiet any longer.
DES: Okay, that's it. I have had enough. Now I manage to get one afternoon off per month, and I don't intend spending it watching you two spit at each other like a couple of alley cats!
Andrea tries to simper her way into Des' good books, but he orders both women out of the kitchen and out of his hair. He doesn't want his already bad day to get worse.
Number 26
Lucy and Bradley are home from school. Young love seems to be blooming because Lucy is feeling quite jealous about the B-Man talking to another girl today (Janine). But Bradley says that they were just talking about Lucy – and the fact that she likes him.
LUCY: (about Janine) What a big mouth… but I do. Do you like me, Bradley?
BRADLEY: Yeah, I suppose so.
LUCY: Janine says you're a spunk.
Bradley looks chuffed and Lucy susses out if Bradley wants to “go around” with her. Bwah! That's so cute and daggy. Bradley supposes he will, which makes Lucy ecstatic.
LUCY: Can I tell Janine I'm your girlfriend?
BRADLEY: No.
LUCY: Why not? I'd only tell her.
BRADLEY: She's the biggest blabbermouth in the school. If you wanna go around with me, you'd better shut up.
Wow. What a catch you've scored yourself there, Luce.
Coffee Shop
Zoe stops by for some takeaway afternoon tea, and fills Daphne and Clive in on how predatory Andrea was towards Des. Daphne looks mortified, “I just can't understand what Des sees in that woman.” Zoe assures her it's just platonic on Des' behalf, but that didn't stop him from yelling at them! Intrigued, Daphne leaves the shop in Clive's capable hands while she nicks down to the bank. Say… doesn't *Des* work at a bank? Fancy that.
Number 28
Bradley asks Des twenty million questions while he's trying to recuperate on the couch. Seeking some peace, Des sends him down the shops to get an ice cream. Daphne passes Bradley on her way in, much to Des' surprise. His surprise grows when he realises that Daphne's specifically there to see him. She wants to let him know that she doesn't believe he pulled the car stunt for a second, and also apologises for Shane's rash behaviour. Daphne thinks that Shane will just have to get used to them remaining friends – she doesn't want to lose him. They then talk about Andrea and how full on she's being.
DAPHNE: Are you in love with her?
DES: In many ways I wish I were.
DAPHNE: You can't make yourself love someone.
DES: Yeah, that's right. And how important is love anyway? There are other reasons to get married.
DAPHNE: Des don't force yourself into a relationship you're not interested in.
DES: I might have to. There's something you don't know about… Um, I found out recently that I've got a son.
Daphne's gobsmacked.
DAPHNE: Bradley?
DES: (confirming) Bradley.