Episode title: 0282
Australian airdate: 24/06/86
UK airdate: 03/12/87
UK Gold: 30/11/93
Writer: Chris McCourt
Director: Paul Moloney
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sue Parker & Sayaka
At the Ramsay's:
It's breakfast time and Tom's all dressed up. Everyone wants to know what's going on but he insists there's nothing wrong with a man taking care of himself. He tells them he's taking Jean out again at lunchtime and Madge won't believe him. Charlene comments that there's two lady killers in the house now - Shane didn't get in to three o'clock that morning. Tom proudly says he must have been out “chasing skirts” and Madge is horrified, even more so when Charlene tells Danny he'd better hurry up - he's got a reputation to protect. He smugly tells her he does all right, thank you very much.
At the Robinson's:
Lucy is stuffing as much food into her lunch box as she can and Helen warns that she'd better eat it all. The kids go off to school and Jim asks Helen if he thinks Zoe would mind if he sent her a bunch of flowers? She is sure she wouldn't and asks if he's starting to come to terms with things? He sadly replies that he doesn't have much choice.
Outside:
Scott and Nikki meet up with Charlene and Mike and split into couples, holding hands. Lucy tries to do the same with Bradley and he quickly pulls his hand away. She asks why he won't and he answers “Because you're a girl! What if someone sees us?!” They stomp after the others who are now walking past a disgusted Mrs Mangel. She calls after them to think what an example they're setting to “the littlies” and Bradley shouts back “We're not little, we're engaged!” before grabbing tight hold of Lucy's hand and marching her off, then letting go again very quickly. They talk about his mum and Jack getting engaged and he thinks it will be alright living in the hotel but he'd still rather have Des as his dad. They get onto the subject of Mrs York and Lucy says she wants to show Bradley how she isn't eating properly.
At Clive's:
Clive is reading out his underwear ad from the newspaper. He's setting up a stall to flog all the junk he got at the auction. Daphne goes to let Jim in, he's brought a tiny bunch of roses for Zoe which Daphne strangely thinks she'll love.
On a street:
Bradley and Lucy sneak up to Mrs York's and leave Lucy's lunchbox on her doorstep. Bradley rings the bell and they run off.
Mrs York opens the door in confusion, but then sees the packet. She picks it up.
Coffee Shop:
Daphne is saving some buns for Mrs York - for the stray animals she feeds. Madge is forced to tell her that Mrs York eats the buns herself - she's fallen on hard times. Daphne is really surprised to hear this because Mrs York has such a nice big house, but Madge explains that the upkeep on the house is financially crippling. Apparently she refuses to apply for the pension either, seeing it as charity.
Outside the Coffee Shop:
A commotion is going on between Mrs Mangel and Clive. Mrs Mangel is outraged that Clive is selling ladies' underwear. Jack Lassiter is quite amused and explains to Mrs Mangel that he gave Clive permission to set up a stall, but he didn't know it would be underwear!
MRS MANGEL: I'm going to the police!
CLIVE: My first dissatisfied customer. Ah well.
Jack picks up some underwear and says he might buy some for Andrea - they're engaged. Madge is surprised to hear this.
The Pub:
Tom and Jean are having lunch. They are enjoying each other's company and chat about their lives. Tom says he's been on his own for ages, but he'd think about another relationship with the right woman.
Madge comes up at this moment and tells Tom he might have some competition - she saw Jean at the hospital with Clive. Jean hastily gets up, saying she's got an appointment to get to. Madge looks triumphant but TOm is upset, saying Madge never knows when to stop. He charges after Jean.
Coffee Shop:
Charlene, Scott, Mike and Nicky are laughing about the knickers. At the counter, Mrs York has come in to pick up the scraps for the "strays". Mrs York is surprised to see some casserole in the box with the old buns and Daphne explains she had a small portion left over, and even strays deserve a treat. As Mrs York is leaving, Mike and Nikki stop her and tell her that the gymnasium fund has been cancelled, so they want to give her her money back. Mrs York doesn't believe them and asks if they left sandwiches on her doorstep this morning. Then she goes back to Daphne and gives her the casserole back.
MRS YORK: I am not a charity case!
Outside the Coffee Shop:
Clive is still trying to flog knickers - in the rain! Mrs Mangel comes up with a policeman. The policeman tells Clive he's meant to have a licence, and they'll have to sort things out at the station.
The Pub:
Jack and Andrea are behind the bar. He gives her a wrapped present - it's French underwear from Clive's stall(!) Jack tells Andrea that he's had a couple of offers on the hotel, and he's thinking about having a change of scenery. He's thinking about going back to the bush. Andrea doesn't look very keen. Jack tells her that a wife's place is beside her husband!
A road:
Lucy and Bradley see Mrs York in her garden. She asks them if they left the sandwiches and they are forced to admit it was them. Mrs York tells them off and tells them not to leave any more food. But she knows Lucy and Bradley didn't mean any harm, and asks them to help them put a new collar on her dog.
Coffee Shop:
Clive is back from the police station - apparently they "threw the book at him".
CLIVE: It was sheer hell. First the interrogation and then the rubber hoses...but I wasn't going to sing, not this guy. They were tough, but they weren't going to out-tough me! I told them I was a citizen, told them I knew my rights! Dammit, this country was founded on the free enterprise system! The humble farmer with his hands in the soil...
Daphne laughs.
DAPHNE: Let me guess. They told you how naughty you were and let you off with a warning.
CLIVE: A very severe warning!
But it seems Clive hasn't been charged. Also, they confiscated all his goods! At least he got rid of the stock though(!)
Coffee Shop
Madge has got some groceries for Mrs York and Daphne offers to come round to see Mrs York with her. Madge knows Mrs York will be angry, but she won't have her starving to death.
Robinsons:
Lucy comes in and confesses to Helen that she took sandwiches round the Mrs York. Helen is surprised to hear that Mrs York is the old lady that Madge was talking about. But Lucy says that Mrs York is refusing charity or help from anyone. Helen explains it's Mrs York's pride getting in the way, but that's her right.
Mrs York's house
Madge and Daphne have arrived.
MADGE: Mrs York, we've brought you some groceries.
MRS YORK: You've got no right to! And you've got no right telling people that I need help!
Madge tries to reason with her - there's nothing wrong with accepting help when it's offered. It's not pity - they're friends helping out. But Mrs York won't have it and shuts the door in their face.

Episode title: 0284
Australian airdate: 26/06/86
UK airdate: 07/12/87
UK Gold: 02/12/93
Writer: Peter Connah
Director: Paul Moloney
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sue Parker
At Mrs York's:
Mrs York comes round and is worried about Billy, her dog.
At the coffee shop:
Charlene is admiring Daphne's whopping engagement ring while the others discuss Mrs York starving. On to more important matters, Charlene wants to know if it will be a big wedding - reminding Daphne that Des shot through last time, before trying to run off (accidentally on purpose) with her ring.
At the hospital:
Helen and Mrs York chat about lost husbands and wedding rings. Mrs York confesses she's had to sell all her furniture and possessions to save her house. Helen says she should have called on Meals on Wheels to help but Mrs York was too proud. Helen suggests her friend comes to have a word, to see if he can help. Mrs York would rather go home - she needs to see to her dog. Helen insists that she can look after him.
Outside:
Clive and Helen bump into Zoe who is wandering the corridors before she goes home later that day. Paul is giving her a lift home. Clive suggests that she move in with him and Daphne for a couple of days and she gladly agrees.
At the Robinsons:
Paul goes to visit Jim and tells him Zoe is going home that day. He thinks it'd be a good idea for Jim to stay away at the moment though. Jim is put out, but agrees. He asks Paul how business is and Paul moans that he seems to get pipped at the post on every deal lately. Jim suggests that maybe there is a spy in the office. Paul scoffs, but agrees to have a think about it.
At the Waterhole:
Busy Paul has dropped in on his way back to the hospital. Jack has read his proposal and wants to know if he's told Rosemary yet. Paul wanted to wait until everything was complete and Jack thinks that's a good idea - he wants Paul to give him six months. During that time Paul will manage the company, and will have first option to buy after that. Paul is a bit miffed but agrees.
At Clive's:
Paul pours champagne for himself, Zoe and Clive. She is unsure whether she should be drinking but Clive encourages her. Paul leaves and Zoe praises Clive for his doctoring skills. She asks him why he left medicine and he spins her a line about never having done anything interesting in his dull and boring life - so he gave up medicine and bought a gorilla outfit. She doesn't buy a word of it.
At the hospital:
Des pops in to visit Mrs York in his role as bank manager. Helen has told him about her money problems and he's got a plan for her to consider - sell her house, buy a unit and invest the capital. With his bank. Nice guy! She worries that a unit wouldn't let her keep her dog.
At the Waterhole:
Paul is back and working over his dinner. He tells Debra about the six month set back and that he'll be running the place in the six month interim period. She suggests his first big decision should be to sack Shane Ramsay - his workers are lazy. Paul isn't keen but she presses that you have to be ruthless in business. He goes off to buy her a drink while she sneaks a look at his figures.
At the Coffee shop:
Des tells Daphne and Mrs Mangel that he's been giving Mrs York financial advice. Mrs Mangel feels the same as me - that it's terrible for a bank manager to visit a sick old lady in hospital and try to get her to sell her house. Daphne sends her off with a flea in her ear.
Outside Lassiters:
Paul tells Shane he is his new boss. Debra comments that he's way behind schedule and Shane asks what the hell it has to do with her. She leaves and Paul tells Shane not to talk to guests like that. Shane refuses to bow down and warns Paul to watch out for her - she's bad news.
At the Waterhole:
Andrea tells Jack she is worried about going living in the Outback. She was brought up in the Bush and doesn't want to go back to it. He says he didn't realise she felt like that. Willing to compromise she suggests they try it for a month. He asks “A month? I thought we might try it for a week. Once we get back - from overseas.” He's got them tickets to Paris. She almost strangles him with joy.
At the hospital:
The kids have come to visit Mrs York and tell her that they're going to help her out from now on -Scott and Mike will do her house and gardens, and the girls will do her shopping. She tells them she might have to move into a unit but they're good kids. Barely ten seconds after arriving, they leave.
Outside Lassiter's:
Debra is planning something with a mystery man - pointing out two of Shane's workers and telling him to wait until Shane leaves.
At the Robinsons:
Helen is looking sadly at a picture of Laura. She tells Jim that she'd phoned her and is worried that something is really wrong. Jim thinks she should get her to fly down there but she says Laura won't hear of it, so she's flying up there instead. She warns him not to say anything to Nikki.

Episode title: 0286
Australian airdate: 30/06/86
UK airdate: 09/12/87
UK Gold: 06/12/93
Writer:
Director:
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Music:
Summary/Images by: Sue Parker
Outside the coffee shop:
Mrs Mangel is disgusted to find Scott and Charlene kissing instead of at school. They protest that they only had sports that morning and she screeches that that's what they need - good, healthy exercise. She storms off to have a word with Daphne.
At Clive's:
Des is moping about Bradley going away. Daphne tries to perk him up and says Bradley can stay with them whenever he likes once they're married. He is thrilled.
At the office:
Paul is grumpy with Debra and she asks what's wrong - trouble at Lassiters? He protests that he can handle it. She asks what's happened with Shane and the landscaping? She still thinks he should fire him. Paul is adamant that he won't but she presses further, saying Shane works harder for Home James than for Lassiters. In fact, she bets he's working for them now instead of Paul… Paul takes the bait and picks up the phone to check.
At the Robinsons:
Jim answers the door to Madge and Mrs York's dog, but has to rush off to answer the phone. It's Paul, checking up on Shane. Of course Jim tells him he's off on a job for Home James… Job done, he goes back to Madge who tells him Mrs York has died. She's terribly upset and he hugs her, then sits her down for a nice cup of tea.
At the coffee shop:
Mike is worrying about Nikki. Charlene thinks if things aren't working out between them he should cut his losses and find someone else (I thought Nikki was her best mate??) She tells Scott she's never been sorry she dropped her old boyfriend. He kisses her and says neither has he. Mike interrupts them to point out that Charlene's dad is there. She is delighted and runs to give him a big hug. In the background Mike reminds Scott that Fred practically told her to get lost last time he visited, now he's all over her. Scott warily says that he's a con artist. Fred tells Charlene he's worried how her mother will react to him being back but Charlene is sure she'll be fine if she talks to her first.
At the Ramsays:
Madge is too upset about Mrs York to eat. Her mood is hardly improved by Charlene coming home early from school with a surprise - Fred. He begs her to give him a hearing, for Charlene's sake. Madge reminds him that he didn't want Charlene just a couple of months ago. She thinks he should go back to Susan and the baby but he answers that he can't - Susan has walked out on him. Madge is pleased, then asks if he thinks he can just come back to her to have someone to do his cooking and washing? He protests that he misses her but she's having none of it. Unfortunately for her Charlene isn't so hostile and invites her dad to stay for dinner.
At the hotel:
More problems with the landscaping job - the men had no-one to supervise them so dug straight through a main which is now flooded. Debra points out that Shane should be there to take charge. Even more problems arise when a man comes up and says there's an old bid out the back screaming her head off because she's fallen and possibly broken her ankle - her name's Mangel. Paul looks aghast and Debra mutters slyly that Shane had better have a very good explanation.
On Ramsay Street:
Charlene grabs Billy who's escaped from Jim. Charlene rambles on about her dad deserving a second chance, without actually explaining what she's talking about, and Jim looks on in confusion.
At the Ramsays:
Madge lectures Fred about how he only has himself to blame. He tells her it was just a mid life crisis and it will be different this time. He's learnt a thing or two now - and she comments “haven't we all”. She reminds him that the kids are messed up because of him and he guiltily tells her he needs them all now. She sticks to her guns and replies that it won't work, although not as frostily as before.
Outside the hotel:
Debra and Paul are fussing over Mrs Mangel who is taking full advantage of the situation. Paul comments that a twisted ankle isn't all that bad but Mrs Mangel is thinking of taking it to Court. Debra placates her with offers of compensation and they get her into a taxi, albeit still muttering about lawyers. Shane arrives just in time to take the brunt of Paul's frustration.
On Ramsay Street:
Mike is grumpy that Nikki's stayed at school studying instead of walking home with him. Charlene is in a hurry to get home too, to see her dad. Scott isn't happy and points out that he's just using her. She gets upset and accuses him of only thinking of himself - if her dad comes home she won't spend as much time with him and he doesn't like that. He tries to tell her that's not true but she walks off home sulking.
At the hotel:
Paul is still yelling at Shane who can't understand why his workmen didn't turn up that morning. Paul thinks he should have listened to Debra when she said Shane couldn't handle working two jobs. He wants Shane to cancel the contract. Shane accuses Debra of cancelling his workmen behind his back and vows to prove she's behind all this.
At the Robinsons:
Billy is pining for Mrs York and Jim can't get him to eat. Scott comes home pining for Charlene and takes over trying to feed Billy. He tells Jim that Charlene hasn't stopped talking about her dad and can't see a bad thing about him. He's worried what will happen if Madge and Fred patch things up. Jim confides that he is too.
At the Ramsays:
Madge has baked a cake for Fred, then coldly tells him to eat up quickly because it's a long trip back to Coff's Harbour. She thinks he has to get back to the business. Charlene bluntly asks her dad if he hasn't told her? He tries to squirm around things so Charlene tells Madge that the bank won't give him any money, forcing him to admit the bank are also going to foreclose on his mortgage. In fact, he's got a bit of a favour to ask - her engagement ring is worth ten grand and he thought they might sell it and clear his debts. Madge is horrified.

Episode title: 0288
Australian airdate: 02/07/86
UK airdate: 11/12/87
UK Gold: 08/12/93
Writer:
Director:
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sue Parker
Outside Clive's:
A game of badminton is in full swing as Clive and Paul discuss wedding plans for Des and Daphne. They argue about who should give Daphne away. Daphne acts as peacemaker and insists that nothing can go wrong this time round. Zoe walks Paul out and he asks how she's doing, he misses her at the office. She says she's fine.
At the Ramsays:
Tom comes home and is rapt to see Fred at the table (!). He tells Madge not to bother setting a place for him, he's going out with Jean - not that she knows. She thinks she's having a meeting with Shane to discuss problems he's having with her classes. Madge is shocked but Tom won't change his mind. Charlene suggests they use the extra space at the dinner table for her dad, or better still he can take Madge out for dinner. She isn't keen but reluctantly caves in.
At the Robinsons:
Lucy is worried that Mrs York's dog still won't eat. Jim tries to tell her he'll get better and doesn't need a vet, but Lucy thinks he has a broken heart. Paul comes in and asks where Helen is. Nikki is confused - surely Paul should know she's in Brisbane on business? Jim distracts her, then tells Paul Helen has gone to look after Laura - and Nikki doesn't know.
In Manly:
A teacher shows Scott and Mike into their cheap motel room and warns them to get an early night, training starts tomorrow.
Back in Erinsborough:
Fred shows Madge into his (only slightly) more expensive motel room. He's embarrassed that he didn't think to book a table for them at the restaurant and now they have to eat in his room. Smooth. Madge is worried he won't have any money to pay for dinner until he shows her a personal loan he's got for $5000. Before she can start ordering champagne he warns that unless he can get a few more thousands “the heavies” will be after him to shut him down. He's in a bit of business trouble. Madge decides not to have a starter after all.
At the Waterhole:
Tom surprises Jean and tells her he's “filling in” for Shane, who's been held up. She says there's no point in her staying so he comes clean and admits he wanted a meeting with her alone. He presses her for a reason why she can't see him but she apologises and leaves. Poor Tom is gutted.
At Lassiters:
Madge is crying with laughter and Fred comments that she looks lovely when she smiles. He tells her he's taken a job in the Waterhole and will do anything to get out of debt. She is a little shocked, mostly that that means he'll be sticking around. She gets her things together to leave and he suavely comments that the evening doesn't have to end here. She apologises for the way she's judged him lately, and he answers that he doesn't blame her. He's trying to turn over a new leaf now and wants them to be friends.
At the Robinsons:
Nikki appears to have changed into Helen overnight and has cooked a huge breakfast for Jim. Obviously afraid her limelight is being stolen, Helen returns from the quickest trip to Brisbane known to man. Even Nikki comments on how short the trip was. She goes to brew up but Helen calls her back to the table and admits she's been to see her mum - she's got multiple sclerosis.
At the beach in Manly:
Mike is perving on a surfer chick and Scott drags him over to talk to her. She's Cassie Campbell and wants to know what two such good looking guys are doing there. Scott chivalrously carries her surfboard two yards down the beach for her, before she goes out to catch some waves.
At the Robinsons:
Nikki and Helen are having a chat about Nikki's mum. Nikki says the doctors can do anything these days but doesn't really know what MS is. Helen explains a few of the symptoms but says Laura is being very brave. Nikki wants her to come and live with them but Laura wants to remain with her friends. Nikki thinks in that case she should go to live with her, but Helen is worried about the impact on her education. She agrees to talk to her headmaster.
At Lassiters:
Madge drops in on Fred, still in his dressing gown. She has a gift for him - her engagement ring. She thinks she's probably the most stupid person who ever drew breath, but she's going to let him sell the ring and they can split the money between them. At least now he'll be able to stick around and be a proper father to Charlene. He think's she's an angel and will see her when he gets back from Coff's Harbour. She quickly asks why he's going back there, and he points out he has people to see, loose ends to tie up. He signs over the cheque from his personal loan to her and quickly sees her out.
At Clive's:
Clive and Zoe are reading the papers and discussing Des and Daphne's wedding. He wants to know where Zoe will live after the wedding and wonders if she wants to move in with him. She isn't sure, but he says he'll leave the offer open. But, he thinks they should check their compatibility - how about she cooks his dinner? She laughs as she realises she's been conned, but goes off to cook anyway. Jean arrives to drop off some paperwork and Clive invites her to stay for dinner, to Zoe's delight. Jean and Clive discuss Tom and how keen he is on Jean. She says she can't see him - she's committed. Clive thinks it's time she told Tom the whole story.
In Manly:
Mike and Scott are enjoying the sun on the beach when they see Cassie waving out at sea. Turns out she isn't waving, she has cramp. Tinny dramatic music plays as Scott runs off to get the boards, and Mike swims out to rescue Cassie. He grabs her by the chin and drags her back to shore, as Scott paddles about in the shallows then bravely rescues her surfboard. Safely back on dry land Mike dumps Cassie in a heap as a crowd gather round them. Scott praises him for being a hero as Cassie looks up adoringly at him and Mike blushes a neon pink to match her wet suit.

Episode title: 0290
Australian airdate: 04/07/86
UK airdate: 15/12/87
UK Gold: 10/12/93
Writer: John Upton
Director: Andrew Friedman
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sue Parker
At the Ramsays:
Tom reads the note again and says Scott must be behind this. It's the motel room incident all over again. He thinks Scott has gone off the rails because of the example he's been set by Jim carrying on with Zoe. Madge panicks that anything could be happening. Shane comes home and tries to calm things but they run out to the Robinson's to confront Jim.
At the Robinsons:
Jim is praising Nikki and the way she's gone home to look after her mum. He remarks that some kids turn out really well and Helen answers “including yours”. He smiles smugly, blissfully unaware of the Ramsay Hurricane blowing it's way across the street. He walks to the living room as Tom bursts through the back door demanding to know the address of the motel where Scott is staying. Jim asks what's going on and they tell him about Charlene. Helen points out that Charlene might not come back if she doesn't want to. Tom insists he'll drag her back if he has to. Madge admits that Charlene's note said she's run away and it might not be easy getting her to come back. She wants to ask the boys to talk her into coming back. Helen agrees and suggests they give Scott a ring. Tom refuses to leave until he sees Jim make the call.
At the Ramsays:
Shane tells Paul he spoke to the guys who let him down at work. Turns out they were offered more money to work for another company - a subsidiary of one of Lewis Fleming's companies. He warns Paul again that Debra is bad news and says Paul should check it out himself if he doesn't believe him. Paul doesn't need to check it out. He believes the word of a mate, and gives Shane his job back. He says he'll know by this time tomorrow if Debra's messing him about - he's set a trap.
At Clive's:
Clive is still obsessed with Daphne's wedding. Zoe tells him she's going back to work on Monday, she's sick of sitting at home bored.
At the Robinsons:
Jim finally gets through to Scott and tells him about Charlene. Scott is shocked and wants to know what's happened. Tom and Madge chip in as Jim tries to explain and insist that he doesn't lay a finger on Charlene. He protests that he's not stupid - and besides, Charlene's probably going to her old man's. Madge takes the phone and tells him she left a note saying she was going to Scott. Jim takes the phone back and asks him to act responsibly. He agrees, then hangs up. Tom is even more incensed that he hung up, but Jim assures him he will act responsibly.
Next morning, in Manly:
Scott comes up with a signal for the room - if a thong's on the door, then the other one doesn't go in. (I hope this is a case of lost in translation here and a thong means a shoe, not knickers…) The door goes and Charlene bursts in to a less than enthusiastic reception from Scott, who's worried he'll get in trouble off her folks, and Mike, who thinks she was silly coming up on her own. She protests that she's not on her own, she's got the two of them (Think I'd take my chances on my own, they've turned into dumb and dumber!) Scott thinks she should stay the day and go back tonight but gives in when she says she won't stay if she's not wanted, she has other places she can go - but makes her promise to ring her mum. She reluctantly agrees, but flatly refuses to go back.
At the Ramsays:
Madge is cooking to feed an army to take her mind off Charlene. She tells Danny about the drama last night. He points out that Charlene's over 16 and will be fine with Scott. Tom reckons they should jump in a car and drag her back by the hair - if they don't the next thing they know she'll be pregnant. Just the thing to say to calm Madge down. Danny points out that Scott's sharing with Mike, he can chaperone. This has a better effect on Madge, who agrees that he is a sensible boy (or was until Cassie came along).
In Manly:
Charlene has told Mike and Scott about Nikki and Mike is depressed. Scott reminds him about Cassie and Charlene is keen for all the juicy details, until she remembers Nikki's meant to be her best mate and she and Mike only just broke up…
At the Robinsons:
Jim is hoping that Scott handles the Charlene situation okay. Helen says they have to trust him. Shane interrupts to tell Helen that Paul's given him his old job back, and this means they'll need to re-arrange his driving shifts. Helen is delighted he has his old job back and agrees they'll discuss the driving later on.
In Manly:
Charlene is worried that Scott and Mike will be training all the time. Mike points out that that's why they're there - this isn't a holiday. Besides, she's not meant to be in their room and they don't want the coach to be suspicious. They discuss money and agree they'll have to pool their meals because Charlene has no money. Cassie pops up from behind a bush, shouting to Mike that she's been looking everywhere for him. They introduce her to Charlene who appears to take an instant dislike - maybe not surprising when Cassie points out that Lenny is a boy's name.
At the beach:
Mike and Cassie chase each other along the beach while Scott asks Charlene what she's got against Cassie, he thinks she's okay. Charlene reckons he fancies her himself. He protests and she says she can't stand phoney's - and Cassie's as fake as they come. Cassie and Mike run up and ask if they want to go for a drive. Charlene points out that Scott and Mike have training - this isn't a holiday (Where have I heard that before Mike?). Cassie and Mike won't be swayed and Scott agrees to cover for Mike.
At the office:
Zoe returns to work and finds a contract on her desk (that Paul has cunningly planted there seconds earlier) She chides Paul that he shouldn't leave things like this hanging around, it could cost them a lot of money in the wrong hands, passing his test with flying colours.
At the Ramsays:
Madge is disgusted with Tom who is eating tomato sauce on fried tomatoes. Tom is still harping on about going to Manly and forcing Charlene to come home. Madge has now realised it won't do any good and points out that the only time Tom volunteers to get involved with anything is when he knows he can get into a brawl. The phone rings and she answers it to Charlene who insists she is staying in Manly for a full week, then hangs up as Madge starts to lecture.
Back in Manly:
Cassie welcomes Mike to her humble little home, where a not so humble little man is setting up a dodgy photo shoot in her living room. She introduces him to Mike as a sleazy stunning photographer who has a key to her flat so he can set up while she's not there. Mike doesn't mind waiting while she does a quick photoshoot does he? Nope. He takes a seat as Cassie goes off to get changed, perching on a foot stool like a little boy. Cassie returns to the room in her dressing gown and Mike's eyes almost drop onto the floor when she whips this off ready to flash her bits at the stunning photographer.

Episode title: 0292
Australian airdate: 08/07/86
UK airdate: 17/12/87
UK Gold: 14/12/93
Writer:
Director: Clive Fleury
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka
Hospital
Jean tells Jeff again that she and Tom are just friends. Jeff thinks that Tom sees her has more than a friend - he's not exactly happy about it, but Jean does needs someone, he says. They should face up to reality - she's done her duty to him for 15 years and she should do something for herself now.
Tom comes back with his coffee and says that unfortunately he'll have to head off.
JEFF: He seems like a nice man.
JEAN: Yeah. But he's not my husband.
Coffee Shop
Madge comes in looking for Daphne so she can get advice for the figures for the top of the cake, but only Clive is there. Madge moans on about Charlene, but Clive reckons that Charlene can look after herself - she's a very resourceful girl.
Motel
Charlene comes back - she didn't get the job because there were 50 other applicants and they all had experience. She's determined to keep trying though so she and Scott can get a flat together.
Beach-front
Mike and Cassie are walking along. Scott and Charlene join them and Mike suggests getting a takeaway tonight. Just then a bloke from the diving comes along and says he's out of the competition for, and so it Scott. He reckons they haven't taken it seriously and they have to be out of the motel by 5pm!
Coffee Shop
Clive and Zoe are chatting about the wedding. Zoe observes that Clive is working very hard for the wedding, and for free too!
CLIVE: Well, it's the least I can do for Daphne, she is one of the world's nicest people, and she's top of my Christmas card list.
ZOE: Sounds like you're in love with her yourself!
CLIVE: Isn't everyone!?
Zoe laughs and just then a bloke called Tony comes in - Zoe is delighted to see him. Apparently he's just got back from England - Zoe used to go out with him a few years ago. He invites her out to lunch, but she's a bit busy this weeked with Daphne's wedding. Tony is amazed that Daphne is getting married and Zoe invites him along to the wedding. He gives her his card.
When Tony has gone, Zoe tells Clive that Tony is the most terrific guy in the whole world!
Motel
Charlene, Scott and Mike are packing their things. Cassie suggests that they all come and stay with her for a few days and they accept. Charlene isn't keen, but she has no choice really! She still doesn't like Cassie much though.
Outside the Coffee Shop
Jean tells Tom that she still feels responsible for Jeff and she still loves him. Tom says he couldn't ask Jean to leave him. She says she can't go on with Tom - she married Jeff for life. Tom says Jean is just his nurse, not his wife, but Jean says it's no good - she'll have to have time to think it through. She doesn't want Tom to call or see her in that time, although she'll still go to the wedding on the weekend.
Cassie's place
Charlene suggests that they all look for work. Mike says he can't - he has to get back for Daphne's wedding. But Cassie talks him into staying instead. Scott thinks that Charlene should ring Madge to give her an update and she reluctantly agrees. They drink a toast to the future.
No.24
Madge is on the phone to Fred, very upset. Apparently he hasn't used Madge's money to help his business.
MADGE: You've hurt me and you've hurt Charlene, and I'm going to make sure that you never get that opportunity again!
She slams the phone down.
A few seconds later, the phone rings again, and it's Charlene. Madge is relieved to hear from her and tells her that Fred isn't coming back. Charlene wants her to give Fred a break and reckons that Madge always gives Fred a hard time. She says she's staying on a bit longer in Manly and tells Madge not to hassle her. Madge says Charlene had better be home tomorrow, or she might as well not bother coming home at all. Charlene says that suits her fine, and slams the phone down!
Cassie's place
Scott and Mike are both off to job interviews. Cassie has to go to a modelling job and asks Charlene to clean up while she's out. She suggests that Charlene could be a model too - she'll help her to get into the industry. Charlene is chuffed.
No.24
Madge and Zoe are chatting about the wedding. She tells Zoe to tell Paul that Fred won't be taking the job at Lassiter's because Fred isn't coming back to Erinsborough - they're not getting back together anymore. But Madge says she's managed by herself for a long time and she'll go on doing it.
Cassie's place
Charlene has got the place spotless when Cassie comes back. She's lined up a photographer to take some pictures of Charlene - he's coming over to take some test shots around 11am. Charlene says she doesn't have anything to wear, but Cassie says that doesn't really matter. She tells Charlene not to tell Scott and Mike in case it doesn't work out.
Street
Scott and Mike have both failed to get jobs. They carry on to some other shops to try their lucky there.
No.24
Madge is working on the wedding cake when Clive comes in. He admires the cake and then notices that Madge is crying. She pours out the story about Fred dumping her and Charlene being blind to Fred's faults.
MADGE: I just couldn't face the thought of losing Charlene as well. I probably have now because she's got the impression that I told her father not to come back.
Clive sympathises and says he's sure the kids back for the wedding. And would Madge really want Fred back? She admits that she does still love Fred, but she doesn't even know where Charlene is.
Cassie's place
Charlene is quite nervous about being photographed. The photographer arrives and tells her she has great bone structure. Cassie heads off, much to Charlene's dismay. When she's gone, the photographer tells Charlene that there's no need to be nervous. He looks closely at her legs and asks her if Cassie told her the full story - that he takes nude photographs.
Charlene looks shocked.

Episode title: 0294
Australian airdate: 10/07/86
UK airdate: 21/12/87
UK Gold: 16/12/93
Writer: Ginny Lowndes
Director: Clive Fleury
Guests: Mrs. Mangel: Vivean Gray
Debra Fleming: Charm Lee
Cassie Campbell: Margaret Umbers
Celebrant: Alan Rowe
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Graham
Manly Beach
Charlene and Scott have lit a fire on the beach to keep warm. They don't have any food, but Charlene says it's a bit of an adventure! She says they'll get jobs, but Scott doesn't think they've got a chance of getting jobs. He thinks they should go home. Charlene isn't keen, but Scott points out that it's better than sleeping rough. Charlene says she'll manage, so eventually Scott walks off on his own.
CHARLENE: You needn't worry about me! I'm better off without you anyway!
Cassie's place
Mike is worried about Scott and Charlene but Cassie doesn't think they're worth the bother. Mike is not impressed - they don't have any money or a place to say. He wonders if they have gone home, and thinks that maybe he should go back too. He wants to go to Daphne's wedding. Cassie tries to talk him out of going, but Mike is adamant - he has to get a decent education. He doesn't want to end up like his father - he needs to get his HSC. He tells her he'll come back, but she doesn't think he ever will.
No.26
Daphne, Lucy, Jim and Helen are having breakfast. Lucy asks Daphne if she's scared of being jilted by Des again(!) The phone rings and it's Scott, to tell them he's coming home. They're pleased, but they're not happy that Charlene isn't coming with him.
JIM: Do you tell Madge or do I?
HELEN: I think it'd be better if we both do.
LUCY: Are you going to kill Scott when he comes home?
JIM: No, I'm not.
LUCY: How come he gets away with everything?!
Paul comes in, looking pretty good considering the raucousness of the bucks party the previous evening! When Daphne has gone, Paul laughs to himself and Jim and Helen look worried.
PAUL: I want to see the look on Daphne's face when she sees Des!
No.28
Daphne comes in. Zoe is looking rather sleepy. She tells Daphne that she invited Tony to the wedding. Daphne isn't sure that's wise - after all, Jim will be there. Zoe says it's all over between her and Jim, but Daphne says she isn't fooled. Zoe says it's over, no matter how anyone feels. Daphne comments that she always thought that Tony was the one for her.
Des staggers out of his bedroom in shock - his left arm is in plaster from wrist to shoulder!
DES: Now, I know what you're thinking. But I can explain everything!
No.24
Shane, Danny and Clive are all nursing hangovers while Madge tends to them. Jim comes in to tell Madge the bad news that Charlene isn't coming home with Scott. Shane tells Madge not to worry, Charlene will come home when she's hungry(!)
No.28
DAPHNE: I should never have let you out of my sight! Wait until I get my hands on Clive!
Des looks dejected - Clive says it was quite a bad break and Des could be in plaster for a couple of months!
DES: We can still get married.
DAPHNE: Zoe, get on the phone! I want you to ring Gary Thomas.
DES: Why?
DAPHNE: Because Des and I are going to get married now.
DES: Oh, wait a minute, Daph...
DAPHNE: No. I've waited too long.
Daphne is determined to marry Des before anything else goes wrong(!) She wishes they'd just found a Registry Office in the first place. Zoe has been on the phone and lined up a 1pm wedding. Everything else will be cancelled.
ZOE: Maybe it's the Clarke curse?
DAPHNE: Oh, don't you start. The only blessing in this whole thing is that Eileen's away!
Ramsay Street
Mrs Mangel is brushing the pavement in front of No.32 when she sees Daphne and Des getting into the car, Des's arm sticking out through the passenger window!
DAPHNE: After we're married, we're going straight on our honeymoon.
DES: But I haven't got any clothes!
DAPHNE: You won't need any, it is a honeymoon!
Zoe urges Daphne to wait until tomorrow - they could wrap Des in cotton wool(!) But Daphne won't wait and gets into the car. Zoe ties a red rag to Des's outstretched arm to warn oncoming traffic(!)
Manly
Charlene is sitting in a bus shelter when Scott comes up. He tells her he's booked them both on a bus home tonight - they can explain to Madge that they haven't slept together. Charlene doesn't think Madge will believe them. They talk about how hungry they are, and that they can always stuff themselves at Daphne's wedding reception. Mike comes up with some sandwiches for them and tells them he's going on the bus home too.
No.22
Clive, Paul and Shane are shocked to hear that Des and Daphne have eloped. They mutter amongst themselves and are forced to admit to Zoe that Des's arm isn't actually broken.
A road
Daphne is driving along - it will take a couple of hours to get there. Despite the dramas, they're in quite a good mood and tell each other how much they love each other.
No.22
Zoe can't get the marriage celebrant on the phone. Clive, Paul and Shane look very sheepish.
CLIVE: I've arranged the wedding of the year, she can't let that go to waste!
Clive decides to go after them, after all, he's the only one who can get the plaster off! Zoe agrees to mind the Coffee Shop.
Coffee Shop
Mrs Mangel is probing for details about Des and Daphne, but Zoe isn't forthcoming.
MRS MANGEL: Well, marry in haste, repent at leisure, I always say.
ZOE: Mr Mangel that bad, is he?(!)
MRS MANGEL: Mr Mangel is a gentleman, Miss Davies, and I will not have you casting aspertions on him.
ZOE: Sorry, Mrs Mangel, I don't know what came over me!
Paul comes in to get some food. Mrs Mangel obsrves that Paul is very bossy.
Marriage garden
Des and Daphne have arrived.
DES: Are you sure you want to go through with this?
DAPHNE: Why, are you changing your mind?
DES: Of course not, it's just that you had your heart set on a big wedding.
DAPHNE: Des, I want you. In one piece! In a few minutes' time we'll be married and nothing will separate us ever again.
They go into a gazebo and Daphne introduces Des to Gary Thomas. There's also a couple of witnesses there.
CELEBRANT: Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to celebrate the marriage of Daphne Lawrence and Desmond Clarke.
As the ceremony continues, a car drives up in the background, sounding its horn.
CLIVE:(in the distance) Don't do it!
DAPHNE: Ignore them. Just go on.
Clive and Shane have arrived by now.
SHANE: Daphne, you can't do it.
DES: Oh, yes we can.
DAPHNE: You two have got a hide! What do you want anyway?
CLIVE: Look, I'm sorry, Daph, but I guess there's no other way of telling you but straight.
Shane hits Des's plastered arm and he recoils in pain.
SHANE: There's nothing wrong with Des's arm.
CLIVE: It was just a joke!
Des and Daphne look at each other and then back at Clive and Shane, disparagingly.

Episode title: 0296
Australian airdate: 14/07/86
UK airdate: 23/12/87
UK Gold: 20/12/93
Writer: Lois Booton
Director: Steve Mann
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka
Recap
Des and Daphne get married.
Outside the Church
Des and Daphne are being congratulated by the vicar. Shane comes up and congratulates Daphne and Des and Paul is taking photos.
Daphne's gradfather complements Zoe on her bridesmaid's outfit and then Mrs Mangel drags him off.
Paul lines up Shane, Des, Daphne, Zoe and Lucy for a few photos, then one with Des, Daphne and her grandfather that Mrs Mangel somehow manages to get in too!
Clive's
Scott, Charlene and Mike arrive for the Reception, but Charlene and Scott decide that they'd better go home to change.
Ramsay Street
Jean and Tom are talking. She tells him that she's glad she came and a good party is just what she needs.
Ramsays
Madge is relieved to see that Charlene is back but gives her a row for running away to Manley. She tells Charlene she'd better stop behaving like a baby. Madge says that Charlene is turning into her father and she gets very angry. Madge forbids Charlene from going to the reception saying she's grounded.
CHARLENE: But it's a wedding!
MADGE: I don't care if it's the end of the world, my girl, you're not setting foot outside this house!
Clive's
Madge tells Jim that Charlene is back and presumably Scott is back as well. Jim goes off to have a talk to Scott.
Mrs Mangel comes over and tells Madge that Jim is looking awful after the "Zoe affair". Madge rolls her eyes.
Shane presents the wedding party, "Mr and Mrs Des Clarke"! Des and Daphne come in and Daphne is delighted to see Mike there. Everyone sings "For They're A Jolly Good Fellow".
Robinsons
Jim is talking to Scott and tells him that he's grounded - just like Charlene. Scott protests that noone lets him and Charlene see each other for more than five minutes. Jim is also angry that Scott has missed the diving competition. Jim says either Scott is old enough to play by adult rules or he's not. He tells Scott to think about it.
Clive's
Paul kicks the speeches off by thanking Clive for doing such a good job for Des and Daphne. He thanks Des for making it to the altar this time(!) and to Daphne for being fantastic.
Clive and Shane read out the telegrams - from the bank, Bradley, Max and Maria, Jack Lassiter and Andrea, Uncle Wayne and his wife, and Julie Robinson and Philip Martin. Clive says that Daphne deserves the best, it's just a shame she got Des(!) He thanks her for forgiving them for the joke they played.
Daphne's grandfather says that he's very proud of Daphne and drunkenly starts to ramble, so Paul jumps in with the toast.
Robinsons
Scott is playing loud music when Charlene comes in. They commiserate with each other over how angry their parents are with them. They agree not to let their parents split them up.
Clive's
Lucy wants to know why people throw rice at weddings and people get themselves into an awkward discussion about fertility!
Tony and Zoe are being a bit lovey-dovey, but Jim is philosophical - not every relationship works out.
Ramsays
Tom and Jean have arrived home. Tom is glad to have the chance to be alone with Jean. He tells her that he loves her, but won't try to talk her into anything. Tom gives her something to remember him by - his medal for bravery. He thinks Jean has earned it over the last fifteen years. He tells her to look after her husband - he's a lucky bloke.
Robinsons
Mike and Danny come in with some champagne for Charlene and Scott that they've brought from the wedding reception. Danny's about to leave to catch his train and Scott and Charlene wish him well.
Mike tells Scott and Charlene that they've done up Des's car with foam.
Ramsay Street
Des and Daphne are departing as someone throw what look like most of a bag of rice over them(!) Daphne thanks Clive sincerely for all his help and says that a lucky girl is waiting for him somewhere. Danny wishes Des and Daphne well and Shane kisses Daphne on the cheek somewhat sadly. The rice rains down as Daphne throws her bouquet and Zoe catches it. Des and Daphne drive off in their foam covered car, cans rattling behind them!
Back at Clive's
The guests are just departing and Madge and Jim swap notes about Scott and Charlene.
Tom asks Shane to take Jean home. He's clearly gutted to see her going.
On the sofa, Tony suggests that he and Zoe nip over to No28 with a bottle for a private party!
Ramsay Street
Tom and Jean are saying goodbye. Jean thanks Tom for the medal again - she'll treasure it.
TOM: I love you, Jean.
JEAN: Don't, Tom.
She kisses Tom on the cheek and gets in the car, sadly. Shane drives her away. Tom stands dejectedly on the pavement.
Shane's car
Shane is babbling on how he used to be engaged to Daphne while Jean looks at the bravery medal Tom gave her.
Just then a tyre blows and Shane crashes into a parked car. He groans with pain. When he looks over at Jean, he sees that she is dead.

Episode title: 0298
Australian airdate: 16/07/86
UK airdate: 29/12/87
UK Gold: 22/12/93
Writer:
Director:
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka
Robinsons
Jim apologises to Scott for overreacting. Rosemary rings for a word with Jim. Helen is very worried about Shane.
Jim comes off the phone and says that Rosemary has shown his design to some people and they're interested - she wants him to go to America to check out the manufacturers.
Clive's
Shane is brooding over the potential jail sentence and how he managed to crash the car. Clive tells him to calm down.
The lawyer arrives and Shane relates the details of the accident to him. He explains the situation with the bloke stopping to give him a drink. The lawyer says he'll take the case, but without finding the bloke, it'll be a difficult case to win.
Ramsays
Madge stops Charlene from going out to see Scott, reminding her that she is grounded. Shane comes in and Tom comes out to talk to him. He apologises for not believing his alcohol story and says he believes him now. Tom says he can't believe this whole mess has happened, but somehow they'll get through it.
Clive's
Clive tells Mike that they need a good laugh, so he puts on a pair of glasses with a fake nose and a green wig. Mike just looks at him.
There's a knock at the door and Clive answers in his wig etc. It's Graham and his family!
Later at Clive's
Clive tells Graham that they can all move in straightaway. Clive says he can introduce them to all the neighbours - Vicky and Lucy will get on great being the same age.
Ramsays
Tom is off to the hospital to see Jean's husband. Shane decides to go with him - he has to face up to things.
Clive's
Vicky is messing about with Clive's funny masks and Graham tells Clive off for wasting his time with the gorilla-grams.
Clive and Mike head off to Daphne's to take the wedding presents.
Ramsays
Tom and Shane arrive back from the hospital - they've had a bad time. Apparently the husband has taken things very badly and the doctor had to give him a sedative. Shane says he feels like a murderer.
Robinsons
Helen and Scott are enthusing about Jim's forthcoming trip to America.
Clive's
Tony and Zoe are having a nice drink on the sofa and getting rather close(!) They go for a pash, but just then Clive and Mike come in with the presents. They are surprised to see Zoe and Tony there, so make a sharp exit!
Des and Daphne's room on honeymoon
Des lays a rose on Daphne's pillow and orders some champagne from room service. He pours them a couple of glasses and they sit down on the bed.
DES: To Mrs Clarke.
DAPHNE: To Mr Clarke.
They have a pash then lie down on the bed. Des has forgotten about the rose and gets spiked!
Des and Daphne's room, the following morning
Des wakes Daphne up and offers her breakfast in bed. He tells her he can't believe that they're there and that they're married. Daphne says she's never taking her wedding ring off - ever - it took her so long to get it on!
A note arrives for Daphne from her grandfather, telling her that he's off to Kalgoorlie. Daphne laughs.
Ramsays
Madge is trying to get Tom to eat something but he's not hungry, and neither is Shane. Madge tells them to go off to work and throw themselves into it in the hope of forgetting their worries.
When they've gone, Madge wants to know what Charlene got up to in Sydney (meaning if she slept with Scott). Charlene tells her it's none of her business and that she makes her own decisions.
Clive's
Graham and family are moving in. Vicky shows Clive all her toys. Mike tells Clive that he's thinking of moving over to Des's place for a while - it'll be a bit crowded at Clive's with his family there.
Des and Daphne's room on honeymoon
Des and Daphne are still frisky and Des decides to carry her to the bed.
DAPHNE: Des, you caveman, you!
DES: Woman!
Unfortunately as Des puts Daphne down on the bed, he does his back in.