Episode title: 0023
Australian airdate: 17/04/85
UK airdate: 26/11/86
UK Gold: 02/12/92
Writer:
Director:
Guests: Eileen Clarke: Myra de Groot
Carol Brown: Merrin Canning
Dr Murray: Robert Morgan
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Shane suggests that he and Danny go into business.
Scott has been to meet Kim, but she didn't show. He's really scared for Kim being in such an awful place.
Eileen tells Des that she's leased her house so she can stay with him forever!
Ramsays
Shane and Danny are just going out and being mysterious about it.
Maria asks Max why he's so quiet. Max says he's going to follow Shane and Danny!
Robinsons
Julie is introducing Eileen to Jim, Scott, Paul and Helen. Eileen says that everyone in the street is very friendly and nice with one exception. Paul agrees that there's always one snag, even in the best of societies(!) Julie tells them all that Eileen is moving in with Des permanently.
HELEN: How does Des feel about it?
EILEEN: Well, he hasn't said much. He's very emotional you know, keep his feelings well hidden.
JIM: Yes, I can understand that(!)
The phone rings and all the boys try to answer it(!) but Scott gets there first. He takes the phone into his room.
Scott's room
It's Kim on the phone. Scott asks her why she didn't turn up. Kim tells Scott that she needs money. He says he'll try to get it and meet her later.
A road
Danny and Shane have noticed that Max is following them. They try to shake him off by running on ahead. They run through an abandoned building with Max in pursuit. Max can't keeps up though and soon loses them. He heads off dejectedly. Shane and Danny are hiding behind a sign!
Des's
Eileen is telling Des that she's had a lovely day visiting her "new neighbours". Eileen liked the Robinsons very much.
EILEEN: So sad, Jim losing his wife so young.
DES: How long were you in there?!
Eileen is knitting baby clothes. She says she never knows when Des might need them!
EILEEN: The right girl may not be far away.
Daphne comes in at that moment. She and Des are off out. They haven't told Eileen until this moment. Des tells Eileen not to wait up.
Eileen asks Daphne if she's heard she's moving in. Daphne tells her it won't put her out too much(!)
EILEEN: Where are you going?
DAPHNE: Oh, didn't Des tell you? He's coming to watch me work.
EILEEN: Work? Taking your clothes off?
DAPHNE: Yes, Mrs Clarke. I'd love to have invited you along...but it's only for men. Bye now!
Eileen has a little turn but this time they just hand Eileen her pills and a glass of water. Des phones Dr Murray up immediately and tells the doctor that Eileen is having a heart attack.
Des and Daphne head off. Des says if there's any trouble, the doctor will run Eileen to the hospital(!)
Ramsays
Max is mad about Shane and Danny giving him the slip - he wants to know what the big secret is. Maria rants at Max for interfering with the boys - the boys don't trust him anymore. Max tells Maria that he doesn't know what's happening to this family. He wants to sort it out.
Des's
The doctor has arrived and says that Eileen doesn't have a heart problem - in fact she's in perfect shape.
EILEEN: Well, there are some things that a cursory examination do not show up, doctor!
The doctor says that Eileen should come in to his surgery first thing on Monday morning, just in case.
When the doctor has gone, Eileen says there was no need to call the doctor. But Des is being over-protective as a joke.
Des heads off to join Daphne at her show.
EILEEN:(angrily) Daphne! She's got to go!
Ramsay Street, the following morning
Daphne is out jogging and bumps into Shane. She says she's been asking about him. Shane says he's been a bit busy lately. He's a bit standoffish with her.
DAPHNE: See you sometime, Shane.
Danny's room
Danny thinks $50 is a lot for Kim to want from him. He says Scott should forget about Kim, but Scott can't - she's living in an awful place. He says he's the only person Kim's got. Danny hasn't got $50 to lend Scott. Scott says he'll have to get it - Kim said she was desperate on the phone.
Robinsons
Daphne is telling Helen about Eileen's hurtful words towards her. Helen tells Daphne that there's a campaign going on against her. She tells Daphne about the note slipped under the door and says that quite a few people in the street have had one. Helen thinks it's some cranky individual - most people in the street don't give a damn what Daphne does.
Daphne muses that Shane was very off-hand with her just then. She'd better get used to it.
When Daphne has gone, Scott comes in. He's a bit distracted. He asks Jim to give him a job every Saturday and Sunday for a month for $50. He says he needs $50 but he can't tell Jim why. Jim says he can't pay him in advance and has to know what Scott wants it for.
Garden of the Robinsons
Max has come to chat to Jim. He says that he's not getting on very well with Shane and Danny. He admits that neither of them listens to the other and they just yell all the time. Jim advises Max to give the boys time - Max does push them very hard.
Des's
Carol has come round to see Eileen. They immediately start bitching about Daphne. Eileen tells Carol that Des and Daphne have gone to the beach together. Carol says that Daphne won't be there much longer - steps are being taken.
Robinsons
Scott asks Paul to lend him the $50 to give to Kim but says he can't pay him back. Paul relents and gives him the $50 - as long as it's not for anything dangerous or illegal. Scott asks Paul not to tell anyone.
Outside the Robinsons
Scott sneaks away to see Kim, but Jim catches him on the driveway. Jim guesses where Scott is going. He says he won't let Scott go to that place at this time of night.
Des's
Eileen is watching television and eating chocolates. But when she hears Des and Daphene coming back, she turns of the TV and puts on a weak voice. Des says Eileen smells of chocolates and Eileen said she had one to take away the taste of her pills! She starts going on about her condition, but Des isn't having any of it - Dr Murray said she was fine. Also, he's got her test results and Eileen is fine. So all of Eileen's pills can go down the toilet!
EILEEN: I demand to see a specialist!
Robinsons
Julie is reading a note when Paul sneaks up on her. He wants to see the note. He has to grab it out of Julie's pocket. It's a note to Daphne, but Paul doesn't think that Julie wrote it.
Just then, the phone rings and Scott answers it. It's Kim. He tells her he couldn't make their meeting. He tells her he's got the $50 though. He promises to meet her tomorrow.
SCOTT: Kim? I love you.

Episode title: 0025
Australian airdate: 19/04/85
UK airdate: 28/11/86
UK Gold: 04/12/92
Writer: David Phillips
Director: Greg Shears
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Eileen wants Daphne to move out.
Danny tells Max that he's won the local diving competition.
Des puts Carol Brown in her place over her hate campaign against Daphne. He throws her out of the house.
Des's
Eileen is listening to Des's tirade in shock from behind her bedroom door.
Ramsays
Max does not look pleased that Danny has won his trophy. Maria tells him to be happy for Danny. Danny and Shane come in and Max ignores Danny's greeting.
Danny's Room
Danny is very upset that Max wanted him to blow the competition. Shane says he just needs to think about the positives - that he won.
DANNY: Shane. I didn't do it for myself.
Des's
Danny has come round to see Des. They chat about Max. Danny says he doesn't know what to do - he only got into diving for Max and Shane and now Max has kicked him. Des says his mother is awkward too. Des says Danny has to start looking after himself.
DANNY: Wish I had a girlfriend.
DES: Join the club.
Danny says that he and Scott have got a bet going about Des and Daphne(!) Des says that nothing's going to happen there - Daphne's got a great social life, but he's not a part of it.
Ramsays
Shane is looking at Danny's trophy when Max comes in. He tells Max he should have told him about training Danny. Max says grudgingly that Shane did a good job with Danny. Shane says he really enjoyed training Danny - he's proud of him. Max asks Shane if he thinks he could go on with coaching - in general, not just Danny. He says it would be good for Shane to have a future in the sport.
Max tells Shane to put Danny's trophy in his room. (Shane's are openly displayed in the living room)
Maria comes in and rants at Max for making both boys miserable. Max says the boys have done well. Maria wants Max to tell Danny that. Max shouts that now Shane and Danny are training together, he has been pushed out. They don't need him to train them anymore. Maria says that that boys are growing up and he has to let go.
MAX: But where does that leave me?
MARIA: It leaves us. Doesn't it?
Max walks off.
Robinsons
Julie is telling Paul that she likes Danny, but thinks he is his own worst enemy. Scott shouts at her for putting Julie down, but Helen intervenes when Jim comes in, saying he need peace. Jim moans that the lawns haven't been mowed and Scott says the mower is broken.
Helen comes in to talk to Jim. She tells him that he has *got* to stop thinking about Anna. Jim wants to do it his own way though.
Des's
Des is reminiscing about his school days - his mate tried to talk him into going round the world with him, but Eileen talked him out of it.
DES: Ever since I can remember, women have been running me ragged.
Danny says that it would be amazing to go round the world.
Daphne and Father Barry come in at that moment. Father Barry congratulates Danny on his win at the diving competition. Des tells Daphne that he has to talk to her urgently, but she says she has to talk something over with Father Barry first. She takes him off to her room.
Des invites Danny to stay for dinner, but Danny says he'd better get home or Max will be cross.
Daphne's room
Daphne is talking to Father Barry about a girl at the squat. She asks him to handle it as she's working tonight. They also chat about Danny and Daphne stiffens at the mention of Shane. She's clearly very annoyed with Shane. She says that she's not chasing him - she's got self-respect.
Ramsay Street
Daphne is walking out when a girl runs out. Danny stops her running into the road. Carol Brown comes out and shouts at Danny for handling her child(!) She says she'll talk to Max about it and also threatens to call the police! (The woman is a nutter!)
Des's
Des is burning toast and listening to the radio. He's also managed to boil an egg.
Daphne's room
Des brings Daphne breakfast in bed and sits down on her bed to talk to her. She opens her eyes sleepily as Des opens the curtains. He says he's been trying to talk to her for 24 hours. Daphne tries to snuggle back under her covers, but Des is determined!
DES: You're the one who always brings home the visitors and I'm the one that feels like a lodger. My love-life is shot to hell and enough is enough! Hmmm?
DAPHNE: What time is it?
DES: Quarter to eight.
DAPHNE: Quarter to eight? Do you know what time I got home this morning? OUT!
She tells him again to get out and when he doesn't she throws some of her breakfast at him!
Ramsays
There is a frosty atmosphere at the Ramsays this morning. Everyone is silent at the breakfast table. Max offers Danny a lift to school and Danny declines.
Maria says that Danny should apologise to Mrs Brown. Danny says he didn't do anything. Maria says she knows he didn't, but an apology would help. Danny refuses, saying Mrs Brown should apologise to him. Shane agrees - Mrs Brown is crazy - and she's the one who ran the hate campaign against Daphne.
Shane is very angry with Max - he heard him on the phone to Mrs Brown last night and he didn't back Danny up. Maria tells him not to judge his father, but Shane isn't having this - Max is treating Danny badly. Maria says that Max is very disappointed about his life after Shane's accident.
Robinsons
Scott is looking for clean shirts and Julie is trying to get in the bathroom.
Jim calmly eats breakfast among the mayhem. Scott asks him if he has any work going for Danny, but Jim says things are a bit tight at the moment.
Ramsay Street
Scott catches Danny up. Danny tells him things are awful at home with Max. Danny asks about the work, but Scott tell him there isn't any with Jim. Danny is disappointed.
OUtside the Ramsays
Shane is heading off at a run - he tells Paul he's going to see about a part-time coaching position at the pool.
Julie sees Des and asks him for a lift, saying her car is playing up. Paul says in surprise that her car isn't playing up but Julie shushes him.
Paul sees Father Barry and asks him what he's doing today. Father Barry says he can't discuss it.
Garden of the Robinsons
Jim and Max are trying to fix the lawnmower. They reminisce about their schooldays. Jim says he's heard Danny is looking for a part-time job. This is the first Max has heard of it.
Ramsays
Shane comes in and tells Maria that he's got the job at the pool - it's only twenty hours a week, but it's a start.
He tells Maria that he's thought about things and says that he and Danny can't live their lives around Max's hangups. Maria asks Shane to be patient. Shane says that Max is trying to keep Danny down and he can't let him - he's his brother and deserves more. If Shane doesn't stand up for him, no-one will. Maria smiles.
Outside Des's
Des has given Julie a lift home and send her straight off home - he wants to speak to Daphne.
Des's
Des storms in to talk to Daphne but she rather takes the wind out of his sails by presenting him with a beer and apologising for what happened that morning. She says she's been worrying about it all day - she has swamped Des. Des is rather takenaback as Daphne goes on to thank him for sorting out the business with the poison pen letters. Daphne says that from now on, the house will run for Des's convenience, not hers. Also, she'll sort out Des's social life.
DAPHNE: OK. Your turn.
Des is speechless and can't do anything but sip his beer!
Robinsons
Helen is making Jim and Max a cup of tea as Paul tries to raid the fridge. She asks him to take a book over to Mrs Brown - she doesn't want Mrs Brown to have an excuse to come over to see them(!) Paul groans.
Ramsay Street
Paul is crosses to Number 30 with the book for Mrs Brown. He finds her two children sitting on the front steps. One is very young - barely more than a baby. The older child, Josie looks upset and Paul goes into the house as scary music plays.
Paul goes into the house and finds Mrs Brown unconscious on the floor.

Episode title: 0027
Australian airdate: 23/04/85
UK airdate: 02/12/86
UK Gold: 08/12/92
Writer:
Director:
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Danny sees Mrs Brown being mugged and rushes to help. But she is so drunk she thinks Danny is the mugger. Danny panics and he and Scott run.
A Park
Danny and Scott are still running until they collapse under a tree out of breath. Scott asks Danny why they are running away(!) Danny says he freaked out when Mrs Brown thought he was the mugger. Scott says that this is going to look bad.
Ramsays
The police have come to see Max and Maria about Danny.
Outside the Robinsons
Jim sees the police car outside Max's house. Helen comes out and asks him what's going on. Jim says it's probably overdue parking fines!
Helen has come to talk to Jim about Lucy - there's something she won't tell Helen. She wants Jim to have a go.
Max comes up with the police.
MAX: Better go inside, Jim. Danny and Scott are in trouble.
The Park
Danny and Scott don't know what to do. Scott suggests going back and just telling the truth. Danny says it's his word against Mrs Brown's - no-one else saw what happened. Danny is very agitated though and says that Mrs Brown hates his guts. Danny said maybe Scott could be his witness. Scott says lying will only make things worse. But eventually he agrees.
Robinsons
Max says that Mrs Brown is a bit of a troublemaker who has it in for Danny. Max defends Danny to the hilt and Helen defends Scott. The police say that they'll just have to speak to the boys.
Just then the both boys come in. They ask them about the incident with Mrs Brown. They say that Danny and Scott will have to come down to the police station and answer questions about robbery with assault.
Police Station
Scott gives his full name as "Scott James Ramsay".
Danny is already in the questioning room and has told them the whole story - including him freaking out and running. The police want to know where Danny got the money he has on him - Danny tells him quite truthfully that he's been saving up for it while working in the supermarket. Max backs him up - Danny has been saving up for at least six months. Mrs Brown is apparently formally accusing Danny of being the mugger.
Max tells the police that it wasn't Danny. But the police says that Danny has some criminal mates.
Danny eventually comes out of the questioning room and Scott goes in.
Scott is telling the police about looking in the window of the speaker store. Then he tells them that he saw Mrs Brown on the ground and Danny tried to help her up. Then Danny freaked and ran. He said he ran because he panicked when Mrs Brown started yelling.
The police say that both boys will be charged and fingerprinted. He says it's the boys' word against Mrs Brown's and it's up to a magistrate.
Robinsons
Jim and Scott arrive home. Helen is shocked to hear they've been charged. She's shocked at Carol Brown's behaviour. Jim tells Scott off for getting into trouble, saying that Danny Ramsay attracts trouble.
HELEN:(to Jim) Sometimes I think I don't know you at all.
Ramsays
Max is being very supportive of Danny. He says he'll have a word with Carol Brown. Danny and Shane head off to bed.
Maria apologises to Max - he's handled the situation really well. Max says that he won't let some drunk drag his family through the mud.
Danny's room
Danny says that maybe Mrs Brown did make an honest mistake. He's really surprised that Max stuck up for him at the cop shop. Shane says that he has told Danny before - Max is on his side.
DANNY: Looks like I've been wrong about Dad. I tell you, Shane - I'll make it up to him.
Number 30
Max has come to see Mrs Brown. He says he'll sue her if she makes false accusations. Carol Brown yells at him and shuts the door in his face.
Danny's room
Shane wants to know about the local criminals the police mentioned. Danny says that he was with a couple of guys from school at the pinball parlour once when the cops came in and hassled them. He was just with them, he didn't do anything wrong. Shane tells him that the magistrate may think badly of Danny anyway.
Max comes in and tells Danny that there's new rules - he'll be taking him to school and Shane will be bringing him home. He says that until the business is sorted out, Danny and Scott are marked men - anything that goes wrong in the neighbourhood will be pinned on them. So he's keeping Danny in for his own protection. Danny thinks about it and says that's fair enough.
Number 30
Carol has called the police to report that Max Ramsay has been threatening to sue her. They also ask her if it's possible that she's made a mistake about the identity of her attacker. She says there is no mistake. When the police have gone, she smiles wickedly to herself.
Ramsays
Max tells the police that he was just having a word with Mrs Brown so they could settle things privately. The policeman tells him to stay away from Mrs Brown or he could make things worse for Danny.
When the police have gone, Max tells Maria that they need a good lawyer. Maria thanks Max for fighting for Danny and being so calm.
Jim comes round and Max tells him that they need a good solicitor - they could use the same one for both boys. Max says they'll have to bring up Mrs Brown's drunkenness in court as a defence.
Shane is just off to a coaching clinic in town. Danny thanks Max for backing him up. But Max tells Danny that he's only doing this so Maria's heart won't be broken.
Robinsons
Scott hasn't slept very well - he's been dreaming about the incident. He lets slip that he didn't see the incident. Jim says that Scott is stupid for lying to the police. Scott insists that Danny didn't do it. Jim says he'll have to tell the police. Scott begs him not to.
SCOTT: What about Danny?
JIM: To hell with Danny.

Episode title: 0029
Australian airdate: 25/04/85
UK airdate: 04/12/86
UK Gold: 10/12/92
Writer:
Director:
Guests: Father Barry: Wayne Cull
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Scott and Danny think they're both going to be convicted.
Helen tells Jim straight that he'd better stop wallowing in self-pity or he'll wake up and find his children are strangers.
Scott and Paul's bedroom
Paul offers Father Barry his help. Father Barry says that it's a huge commitment - and he's got a tough job in mind for Paul. It's Mrs Brown - she's well on her way to becoming a full-scale alcoholic. Father Barry needs help to keep the family together. Paul isn't sure - she's laying charges against Scott. But eventually he agrees.
Just then Scott comes in. When Father Barry has gone, Scott says he was listening outside - he thought Paul was on his side. Paul says he is, but that Mrs Brown needs help.
When Paul has gone, Danny climbs in through the window. He tells Scott that the lawyer told Max that Danny should plead guilty. He doesn't want to though. But he says that Scott is probably going to be off the hook. Scott isn't sure though - if their own fathers won't believe them, why should the magistrate?
Robinsons
Jim tells Helen that she's right - he's been wallowing lately. Helen says that she did go overboard a bit. Jim says that'll it will take him quite a long time to get over Anna, but he won't make the family suffer any more.
Danny's bedroom
Danny climbs back in through his window and finds Max waiting for him. He yells at Danny. He says he's been next-door but Max doesn't believe him. Maria tries to calm Max down. Danny yells that he and Scott are on their own - neither Max or Jim are supporting them. Max is so angry he goes to hit Danny but Maria and Shane stop him.
DANNY: I hope they lock me up and throw away the key! Because anything would be better than this dump!
Robinsons
Jim asks Lucy about her fancy-dress party. Lucy says she's not going. Jim says she can understand that - fancy dress parties always scared him. But once he was there it was fine. Lucy says that Jim didn't go school with Janette Riley the creep. She says that Janette has been picking on her, saying Lucy is going to look stupid. Jim says that if Lucy goes and looks great, that'll be one on the nose for Janette Riley.
Just then Father Barry calls round. Jim asks him about finding a costume for Lucy that no-one will laugh at. Helen has some ideas but Lucy says she's out of date! Lucy asks what Jim went as. He says he went as a tramp!
Father Barry and Paul head off.
Jim tells Lucy that she can't let the Janette Rileys of this world run things. Lucy quite likes the idea of a tramp.
Scott and Paul's room
Jim tells Scott that he's been giving Scott a hard time over the business with Mrs Brown - he apologises for talking to Scott like he's guilty. But he'll support him from now on. Scott asks Jim to talk to Max on Danny's behalf.
Number 30
Father Barry has brought Paul round to see Mrs Brown. She isn't pleased to see Paul but eventually relents. The house is a bit of a mess and she says he husband is asleep. Father Barry wants her husband to be part of the discussion. Mrs Brown starts to cry and says her husband didn't come home last night. She cries that she wants him back. Father Barry says that Mrs Brown has to make the first step - her drinking is the main reason for their separation. Father Barry explains that Mrs Brown is an alcoholic and they can't help her until she asks for it.
Mrs Brown asks why Paul is even there when she is charging Scott. Paul says that he's willing to help and he only lives down the road. Mrs Brown insists that she isn't an alcoholic.
FATHER BARRY: Until you can accept it, we can't help you.
He and Paul leave. Paul tells her he's just a phonecall away.
When they've gone, she takes a bottle out of the cupboard and starts to empty it into the sink. But then she pours some into a glass and drinks it.
Robinsons
Lucy is dressed up as a tramp and agrees to go to the fancy dress party. Jim admires her costume.
In the kitchen, Paul and Father Barry are having a cup of juice. Paul says that he always thought drunks were dirty old men in gutters - not housewives and teenagers. He says that in this case Father Barry should get someone else, because he doesn't like Mrs Brown. Father Barry says it doesn't matter - this work is about being bigger than your own petty likes and dislikes. He tells Paul to think about it.
Ramsay Street
Jim and Max are having a stroll. Max says that Danny's word isn't good enough for him. He tells Jim that Danny has been sneaking out at night to meet Scott.
Garden Fence between the Robinsons and the Ramsays
Scott and Danny are chatting about their situation. Danny is not optimistic that Jim will talk Max round.
Ramsays
Maria says that Danny should not be talking to Scott. Danny is upset that Max doesn't believe his story. He says that if Danny could be put away without Max looking bad, he'd do it.
Robinsons
Mrs Brown rings Paul up. She's crying and says she needs to talk to someone.
Danny's bedroom
Danny looks at his diving trophy. He drops it into the bin. Then he gets a bag from his cupboard and starts packing it.
Robinsons
Lucy is back from that party and has won second prize!
Jim is talking to Scott in the kitchen. He is telling him off for meeting Danny secretly. He says that he doesn't believe Scott's non-involvement any more.
Number 30
Mrs Brown tells Paul that her husband has been to the house and he took the children away with him. She was out cold in the bedroom at the time. She's asking Paul for help with her alcoholism, so she can get them all back. Paul says it won't be easy and it won't happen overnight, but he can arrange for her to see someone.
Mrs Brown asks Paul to take her to the police station first. She tells him that she had a phonecall today. She didn't loose her purse when she was robbed - she lost it in a bar that afternoon. She just didn't remember. If she was wrong about the purse, she might have been wrong about Danny Ramsay. She wants to tell the police that. Paul thanks her.
Lucy's room
Lucy is worried that Jim and Scott are yelling at each other again. Helen tells her not to worry and get some sleep. Lucy hugs Helen and bids her goodnight.
Scott's room
Danny comes in through the window - he's come to get the $2 Scott owes him because he's running away. Scott says Danny was right about parents - Jim isn't supporting him any more.
SCOTT: Will you wait for me in the park? I'm coming with you.

Episode title: 0031
Australian airdate: 29/04/85
UK airdate: 08/12/86
UK Gold: 14/12/92
Writer:
Director:
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Scott and Danny have run away.
Maria tells Max that Danny isn't his son.
Ramsays
A long silence descends.
MARIA: I'm sorry, Max.
MAX: Why didn't you tell me before?
He is nearly in tears as he tells Maria that she's lied to him for sixteen years. Maria says she was afraid to tell him. She knew Max didn't like Danny and thought telling Max would make things worse.
Max starts ranting - who is Danny's real father? - someone fancy, with an education?
MAX: I always knew you didn't think I was good enough for you.
MARIA: That's not true!
MAX: True? You wouldn't know the truth if you fell over it.
Max stands up angrily.
MAX:(emotionally) You don't know what you've done to me.
He storms out.
Robinsons
Maria has come to see Helen, in a great state of agitation. Julie and Jim are also there but Helen sends Julie away.
MARIA: It's happened. I told him the truth.
Jim doesn't know what she's talking about but Helen knows immediately.
MARIA: Max has walked out on me.
JIM: What do you mean 'walked out on you'? Where's he gone?
MARIA:(tearfully) I don't know.
JIM: But why?
Maria tells them that they had an argument and they walked out. Jim is confused. Helen asks Jim to go and look for Max.
When Jim has gone, Helen sits Maria down.
MARIA: I shouldn't have told him. Shouldn't
HELEN: Why did you?
MARIA: Because he asked me. He finally asked me and I couldn't just lie anymore.
Helen says it's no consolation, but it might be better in the long run. Maria thinks Max could live with the suspicion, but he can't live with the truth.
Ramsay Street
Max is leaning against his car when Jim comes up. He says Maria told him Max had walked out on her.
JIM: Well, have you? Or is this just a gentle stroll around the block?
MAX: Go away, Jim! This has nothing to do with you.
Jim protests that he has Maria in his house almost in tears. Max nearly starts crying too, but he holds himself together.
MAX: Alright! How would you feel if your missus had suddenly turned round to you and said, 'You know your son? Sorry, pal. He's not your son at all'
JIM: What?
MAX: How would you feel, Jim?
Jim is shocked. Max reminds Jim of the time they separated all those years ago - it must have happened then.
Max can't believe that Maria has hidden this for sixteen years. He tries not to cry again.
Jim asks if Max will give Maria a chance to explain.
MAX: Are you kidding? I know how babies are born, mate. I don't need an explanation!
Max says it's weird - one minute it's pretty good and then it just falls apart. Max doesn't know what he's going to do. Jim advises Max to talk to Maria - he knows she loves him. Max says he'll need to think about it for a while.
Ramsays
Maria is sitting on the sofa when Max comes back in. She says she was afraid he wasn't coming back. He says he's come to give her a chance to explain.
MARIA: Max. I couldn't bear it if you stopped loving me. All these years ago when we separated.
MAX: When you left me.
Maria says that Max is still Danny's father as much as anyone could be. Max says that he's wondered about Danny for years and rants that Maria should have told him. He says he doesn't trust Maria any more - if she could tell such a lie for sixteen years, any other lie would come easily too.
Just then, Shane and Paul come back. They haven't found any trace of Scott and Danny - they must have gone out bush. She sends them through to get a beer.
MAX: Have you thought about what it's going to do to him?
Garden of the Ramsays
Shane and Paul wonder what's going on inside. Shane says maybe now Danny has gone, Max has started yelling at Maria instead(!)
They chat about their missing brothers.
Robinsons
Jim tells Helen he can understand why Max is so upset, and he's surprised at Maria. Helen says Maria made a mistake. She doesn't know what will happen to their marriage now.
JIM: The trouble is, Max has always had this thing about not being good enough for Maria. This is only going to rub salt into the wound.
HELEN: He must have suspected.
Jim looks at Helen knowingly and says that Helen has known all along. Helen says that she couldn't tell Maria's secret.
Just then Paul comes in and reports that there's no news about Scott. Paul tells Helen privately that Jim doesn't seem to worried about Scott. Helen says Jim is very worried, but isn't showing it because he feels guilty. She asks Paul to go easy on Jim.
Ramsays
Maria and Max are sitting in silence. Max tells Shane not to miss any more coaching sessions. Shane says it isn't a bit deal - he just rescheduled one session. Max says he wants Shane to get ahead in his career. Shane starts going on about Max not being very nice to Danny.
MARIA: Shane, not now.
Shane tells them that he knows something is going on, but Maria says things are just a little bit tense at the moment. Shane decides to go to his room for a while.
When Shane has gone, Max says that Maria is destroying Shane's life as well.
Maria asks Max not to make things even worse, but he says she deserves it.
Robinsons
Lucy is being a bit sulky. Julie says that she understands why Jim is yelling a lot at the moment - because Scott has gone. Jim looks surprised.
Scott and Paul's room
Julie has come to ask Paul to stop picking on Jim. Paul says Helen has already asked him that. Julie says that Scott has been very irresponsible by running off. She's worried about him though.
Julie asks Paul again what's going on next-door, but he doesn't know.
Ramsays
Maria is getting breakfast for Max. Shane comes out and finds things are still very tense - Maria is crying over the toaster. Shane asks if Maria is sick.
Shane asks again what's going on, but Max tells him to give it a rest.
Robinsons
Lucy picks up the phone and rings up a boy called Simon.
LUCY: Simon? This is Lucy Robinson. I just called to tell you something. You may think that all the girls in the class are after you, but here's one who isn't. So do me a favour - drop dead.
Helen overhears this exchange with amusement.
HELEN: Who's Simon?
LUCY: He thinks he's a sex symbol, but really he's a nerd.
HELEN: Oh.
Lucy tells Helen that Simon is a boy in her class. They've walked to the bus stop a few times. But yesterday he ignored her and went with Becky Kelly. He even carried her schoolbag!
HELEN: Good heavens!
Helen said she thought things had changed since she was young. A boy did a very similar thing to her when she was young.
HELEN: If we'd been on the phone, I'd love to have done to him what you just did to Simon.
LUCY: Yeah, well I did tell him what I thought of him.
HELEN: You certainly did!
LUCY: Gran? I didn't really phone him. I only dialled the first three numbers and pretended.
Ramsays
Max has cancelled his job for this morning - he's decided to do his acocunts instead. Maria wants to talk to Max rather than shouting or silence. Max says he can't talk about it until he's thought it through. Maria starts to cry again. Max tells Maria that he can't think things through if she keeps nagging him.
MARIA: I don't think I can cope if you keep on the way you are.
MAX: Well you should have thought of that before you behaved like a whore!
Maria runs out.
Robinsons
Maria has come to see Helen. She tells her she's at her wits end - Max refuses to talk to her. She hasn't been given a chance to explain what really happened, but she says there's no excuse. Helen asks if Shane knows - Maria says she doesn't know if Max will tell him. Helen says that blaming herself won't help. She advises Maria to give Max more time. Maria says that Max is a good man at heart - even though he yells and screams all the time.
MARIA: I can't bear the thought that I've hurt him.
HELEN: Yes, you have hurt him. Now he need reassurance. He needs to know how much you still love him.
Maria says she'll try again. She gives Helen a hug.
Ramsays
Maria comes back in to find Max in the living room.
MARIA: I've been thinking...I have no right to try and push you into talking about what's happened. You're entitled to deal with it any way you like, Max. But I want to say - I do love you and I always will.
MAX: Don't, Maria. I've been thinking too. Thinking what it'd be like in a week. How I'd feel in six months, in six years, even. And the thing that keeps coming up is - no matter what, I could never, ever come to terms with it. And that being the case, there's not point us living together any more. I want out, Maria. The marriage is over.

Episode title: 0033
Australian airdate: 01/05/85
UK airdate: 10/12/86
UK Gold: 16/12/92
Writer: Chris McCourt
Director: Mandy Smith
Guests: Mrs Forbes – Gwen Plumb
Birthday Boy – John Adams
Music:
Summary/Images by: Tracy F/Karen (Katie)
Forbes Farm
Danny and Scott ask Mrs Forbes why they are digging the hole, what`s it for. She announces it`s a manure pit, and to keep digging.
No 24
Helen asks Maria how things are with Max. It`s over announces Maria, which Helen took to mean the feud and says thank goodness for that . Maria then explains that Helen has misunderstood. It`s over between her and Max.
Outside the Stag party
Des is hiding at the side of the house whilst watching Daphne and party boy outside the front door. Daphnes asks for her $40 fee, but party boy wants extras. Daphnes refuses and demands her cash. Just then Des appears on the scene to save the day and defend the maidens honour. Back at no 28 Daph makes it clear she didn`t want to be rescued. Des cost her $40 and she hasn`t a chance in hell of getting it back. Des apologises and says he was looking out for her, but Daphne says he was spying and guess what, that $40 was her rent money. Des apologises yet again.
Forbes Farm
The boys are asleep in the barn when Mrs Forbes arrives with breakfast. The boys groggily ask her the time, it`s 6am, and it`s time for brekkie as she wants them out working by 7am. Mrs Forbes leaves and Scott asks Danny whats for brekkie. Gruel Danny announces, yum.
No 24
Max and Maria discuss telling Shane about their impending split. Maria insists that if Max is leaving Shane should be told as soon as possible. She gives Max the option to stay if he wishes, making it clear it`s not what she really wants. Max is adamant, he wants a separation, and they will tell Shane, but he knows it won`t be easy.
No 28
Daphne is having breakfast when Des joins her. She`s still sulking and Des offers yet another apology saying he will see party boy and get the money for Daphne. Julie arrives and Daphne leaves the room. Des then confesses his actions of the previous night to Julie, who finds the whole thing quite amusing. She knows the type of work that Daphne does and maybe Des should be careful. He says he`ll see the bloke and get Daphnes money back, but Julie thinks he`s brave as the bloke might hit him. Des looks a little thoughtful.
Forbes Farm
The boys are in the kitchen of the farmhouse with Mrs Forbes and she asks them what they are running away from. Nothing they say, but she doesn`t buy it, she knows they are running from something and she`s not bothered unless they are running from the Police. They say they aren`t running from the law, just an abusive father who knocks them around. When the boys leave to return to work, Mrs Forbes picks up a scrap of paper and dials a number.
No26/Forbes Farm
Jim answers the phone. The woman on the other end asks him if he has a boy called Scott. Yes he does, is he ok. Mrs Forbes assures him he is fine, does he have a boy Danny. Jim asks after Danny too, yes they are both fine according to Mrs Forbes, but they won`t be home yet because they are working on her farm and they`re not finished. She won`t leave her name or where she is, but tells Jim they are fine and not to worry.
No 24
Jim tells Maria of the mysterious call and that the boys are fine. She is relieved and asks Jim if Helen told him about her and Max. He knows they`re having problems. Maria says that in view of what is going on, she is glad Danny is still away and that he doesn`t have to face up to what`s happening at home. She thinks that Max may want to tell Danny why they are splitting up and that Danny will hate her for it.
Forbes Farm
Mrs Forbes asks the boys about their dad. The boys say that he seems nice to everyone else, but it`s a front.
No 24
Paul helps Maria with her groceries, and they chat about the boys. Maria is obviously preoccupied and says she can manage with the rest of her shopping, and thanks Paul.
No 26
Jim is under the sink trying to fix a leak. Paul wonders why they don`t ask Max, but Jim insists he can fix it. Paul isn`t convinced, he thinks it`s still leaking but never mind. He apologises to Jim about his behaviour earlier.
No 24
Max arrives home. Maria tells him that Danny is ok and Max is pleased and obviously relieved. He says he`ll go and collect Danny but Maria explains he can`t, they don`t know where the boys are. She says she wasn`t sure he would care about the news of Danny. Max is furious, of course he cares, he raised the boy, just because of what happened between the pair of them doesn`t mean he doesn`t love Danny.
No 28
Daphne is on the phone to party boy demanding her cash, but to no avail. In walks Des, all cheery, and announces that he had a talk with party boy and he`s got her $40 fee. Daphne laughs and says that`s strange, she just rang him and he flatly refused to pay up. Des fesses up that he didn`t dare see the guy and that the money was his. They make up. Shane arrives and apologises for leaving early the previous night, but he was worried about Danny
Forbes Farm
The boys discuss the hole. Is it big enough?. Yeah they think it is. Mrs Forbes pulls up. She inspects the hole and declares it fine, it`ll do. Can the boys have their money now they ask. Not until they fill it in. They`re lucky the manure is bagged up. She drives away and the boys figure she`s off to the pub. They decide that they might go to the pub and pull a couple of country girls.
No 24
Max and Maria want to talk to Shane. They tell him about their decision to separate and say it`s because they have drifted apart. It`s been happening for a while now, but now the boys are older they feel they can handle it better. Shane can`t believe it, he yells that it is the silliest thing he has ever heard. He is stunned...

Episode title: 0035
Australian airdate: 03/05/85
UK airdate: 12/12/86
UK Gold: 18/12/92
Writer:
Director:
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Mrs Forbes is told by a policeman that her husband has died. She is upset. She gives Scott and Danny their money for the work and tells them to get out.
Outside Mrs Forbes' place
On their way out, Scott and Danny meet a bloke who tells them that he's heard Mrs Forbes' husband has died.
Mrs Forbes' kitchen
Mrs Forbes is looking at her husband's possessions when Scott and Danny come back. Scott tells her rather awkwardly that they've heard about her husband. Danny offers to make her a cup of tea and she accepts gratefully. She looks a photo of herself and her husband, tearfully.
Des's
Des comes in and tells Daphne he's been offered a promotion with the bank - in Canberra! But Des says he's really happy living in the Ramsay Street house with Daphne, but the promotion could lead to and even bigger promotion. He'll have to consider selling the house.
Mrs Forbes' kitchen
Mrs Forbes is showing Scott and Danny some photos and has cheered up a bit. She tells them stories about when she and her husband were young and they used to wind up the neighbours. She starts to cry again. Scott asks if Mrs Forbes has any relatives, but she hasn't. She tells the boys they'd better go home, it'll be getting dark soon. Scott asks her if they can have their job back for a while longer.
Des's
Daphne is sad that Des might be selling the house - she'll have to move on yet again.
Shane comes round for a bit of company - he's still upset about Max and Maria. Des is surprised to hear the news and tells Shane he's really sorry. Shane says they won't tell him what it's all about - even though Max yells a bit, he always thought his parents were happy together. Shane says that everything seems to be changing suddenly.
Robinsons
A door-to-door salesman bloke is doing the hoovering when Paul comes in. He's trying to sell Helen the hoover. She agrees she'll talk to her son-in-law and call him tomorrow. Then she shows him out.
When the salesman has gone, Helen tells Paul that Jim has gone to the school to explain about Scott. Paul asks if Jim is upset about Anna. Helen says that you never get over someone you truly love, but now Jim will have to try to put Anna behind him - now that she's married to someone else. Paul tells Helen that the family is lucky to have them. He wishes Scott would come home so they can all be a happy family again.
Mrs Forbes' place
A bloke has come to see Mrs Forbes. He tells Scott and Danni that he buys up farm machinery and old antiques - he wants them to get him a bargain. Scott suggests he waits until after the funeral.
Mrs Forbes herself comes up at that moment and tells the bloke he'd better get lost or she will get her shotgun out. He heads off.
Mrs Forbes' kitchen.
Mrs Forbes is sitting at the kitchen table, upset again. She tells Scott and Danny that she's been for an early-morning walk, but it isn't the same without her husband. Danny and Scott start cooking breakfast.
Des's
Daphne says that maybe it will be a good thing if Des goes to Canberra - she's spoiling him too much! She says that if the money's good and he can get a good deal, he should go for it. As long as he thinks he can find happiness in Canberra, he should go for it. Des kisses her on the cheek.
DES: I'm glad I've met you, Daph!
DAPHNE: Me, too.
Mrs Forbes' kitchen
The funeral director is there. He asks Mrs Forbes if she prefers burial or cremation. The whole funeral will cost $1200. Mrs Forbes says she doesn't have that sort of money. The funeral director says he'll see what he can do.
Robinsons
Helen has bought the hoover after all. Shane comes round and Helen invites him to admire it(!) She invites Shane to stay for lunch.
Shane asks Helen bluntly if she knows why Max and Maria are splitting up. Helen says that whatever the reason, it'll come out in due course. Shane tells Helen that Max and Maria split up once before, when he was four years old - Helen would know why it happened back then. Helen glosses over this saying that his parents didn't really split up, Maria just wanted a bit of time on her own. Besides, Maria came back again. Shane doesn't know if Max will come back.
Des's
Des comes in to find Daphne doing the ironing. He tells her that he's made his decision about Canberra - he's decided to accept the job.
Daphne tells Des that she'll really miss him. Des says he'll have to sell the house. Daphne says it isn't a problem, although she really does love the house. Suddenly she says that there's no need for her to move - she could get a loan to buy the house herself! Des says that he'd have to talk to the bank manager - Daphne would need a deposit and a job. He says he'll talk to the manager, but Des doesn't look very keen on the idea.
Mrs Forbes' kitchen
Mrs Forbes is cleaning the kitchen floor when Danny comes in. He tells her that they're off to fix the fence. Mrs Forbes seems to have gone a bit crazy and doesn't recognise Danny.
Chicken Yard at Mrs Forbes' Farm
Danny tells Scott that Mrs Forbes is off her tree - she can't even remember who he is. Danny tells Scott that he wants to move on. Scott goes to see for himself.
Mrs Forbes's kitchen
Mrs Forbes is sitting at the kitchen table again when Scott and Danny come in. She show them a photo of her husband and starts telling them the same stories as she did yesterday. Mrs Forbes doesn't recognise them and picks up her shotgun. She aims it at Scott and Danny.

Episode title: 0037
Australian airdate: 07/05/85
UK airdate: 16/12/86
UK Gold: 22/12/92
Writer:
Director:
Guests: Mrs Forbes: Gwen Plumb
Mrs French: Kate Jason
Detective Conway: Peter Tandy
Old Man: Ernest Wilson
Spinster: Cheryl Ballantine
Waiter: David Armstrong
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Danny tells Scott that Mrs Forbes needs professional help. Scott agrees, but says they'll wait until after the funeral.
Jim gets a letter asking him to be a referee for Max Ramsay in renting a flat. It seems that Max is going to leave Maria after all.
Restaurant
Greg and Julie are having dinner. Julie starts to talk about work, but Greg is more interested in finding out if Julie has a boyfriend or not.
Greg tells Julie that Des might not get the Canberra job because he lives with a stripper.
Ramsay Street
Shane is helping Max to load up his van. Jim comes up and tells Max he thinks he is making a mistake in moving out. Max takes offence and says he's moving this morning.
Ramsays
Max is writing his address down on a pad for Maria. He asks her to take any calls that come in from customers.
Shane gets upset as Max prepares to leave. He starts ranting that noone is doing a thing to stop Max from walking out of their lives.
SHANE: Look, it can't be mum, she's never looked at another man.
Shane also says that Danny will be upset. Max says it has nothing to do with Danny or Shane, it's between him and Maria. He leaves.
When Max has gone, Shane rants at Maria that she and Max are like a couple of kids with their lousy secrets. Maria says she can't tell him the real reason - it would make things worse for everyone.
Bedsit
Max is just moving in. He bumps into the concierge who tells him she hasn't had time to clean his prospective flat yet. Max goes into the flat. It's full of empty grog bottles and is dark and dingy. Also, the road outside is very noisy. Max sits resignedly down on the bed. Then he suddenly realises there's a woman sleeping in the bed!
Outside Max's bedsit
The concierge is having a row with the girl who was sleeping in the bed(!) She tells her to get out.
WOMAN: Living in this hole is enough to drive anyone to drink. I can't wait to get out of here!
Ramsays
Shane is reading the paper distractedly. He decides to go out. Before he does he has another go at Maria about having secrets. Maria tells him that things are bad enough without Shane carrying on.
SHANE: I don't know what this is doing to you, Mum. But I know what it's doing to me.
Shane stalks out of the front door. Helen comes in the back and finds Maria crying at the sink. She doesn't know what to do - she feels so lonely without Max. Helen tells her the first thing to do is get dressed up - she is taking Maria to the pictures. They really have to make the effort to get out. Maria is worried about leaving Shane alone, and also she's promised Max she'll be there for him to ring at 6pm about work calls. Helen won't have any of this and says that Max can just ring back later!
Bedsit
Max's bedsit is slightly more presentable now. An old man knocks his door and tells him to watch out for the concierge - if she takes a dislike to you, you might as well move out. Then the bloke invites himself in and sits down. He explains that he used to have that room, but he couldn't stand the smell(!)
Eventually he wanders off leaving Max shaking his head.
A few seconds later, the concierge comes round to see if Max has any complaints. He hasn't. He picks up the phone in the hall to ring Maria. But there is no answer at the Ramsay house. Eventually Shane comes out of his room and answers the phone. He reads out a message Maria has left about work jobs. Shane says that Maria has gone to the pictures. Max says he'll call back tomorrow. When he turns back to his room, he realises he has locked himself out(!)
Mrs Forbes's kitchen
Mrs Forbes has started cooking again - she's making dinner for Scott and Danny. She asks him what he wants to do with his life, but he doesn't know yet. She tells him that farms are a waste of time these days. Danny says definitely not going to be a plumber like his old man. But he's not going home - ever. Mrs Forbes says she has a message for them, but she can't quite remember. Apparently someone said it was "all right". But she can't remember.
Ramsays, the following morning
Shane and Maria are having a very quiet cup of tea. Shane says that he gave Max the message. He's still obviously very upset about the breakup.
The phone rings and Shane answers it - it's a call for Max. Shane tells the caller he isn't there.
Bedsit
Shane has come to look for Max. He knocks on the door with some trepidation. Max comes out of the shared bathroom and Shane gives him a message about a plumbing customer.
Max offers Shane a cup of tea as Shane looks warily around the room. He tells Max that he can't live in the bedsit - it's horrible, and besides, he owns the Ramsay house. Max says it has nothing to do with Shane. Shane walks out, not waiting for his cup of tea. Max tries the kettle, then the light and realises the electricity is off. He tries to open the curtain and it comes away in his hand.
Front garden of the Ramsays
Jim and Maria chat about Danny and Scott. Jim says he's had a phonecall from the police - he thinks they might have had some news.
Police station
The police have found Scott's wallet. Apparently they found it on a girl they picked up last night. Apparently they shot through with the boys' clothes and money.
The police think Danny and Scott could be anywhere by now - even in the Northern Territory.
Mrs Forbes' place
Danny is worried about Mrs Forbes's mental state. Just then she appears and tells them to get back to work.
When Mrs Forbes has gone, Danny tells Scott that sometimes Mrs Forbes is lucid and sometimes she isn't. But Scott likes it on the farm. Danny admits he does too. Scott says it's the closest thing they have to a home at the moment, they'd better make the best of it. It's not like they can go home - the police are looking for them. Scott thinks they can make a go of it on the farm, and look after Mrs Forbes as well.

Episode title: 0039
Australian airdate: 09/05/85
UK airdate: 18/12/86
UK Gold: 24/12/92
Writer:
Director:
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Maria finds Nick, an old friend, on her doorstep. She tells him about Max and starts to cry. Shane comes in and is shocked to find her hugging another man.
Robinsons
Lucy hasn't finished her homework and is late for school. Julie gossips to Lucy that Nick used to be in love with Maria years ago.
Helen tells the family that she's going to the theatre with Maria tonight, so they'll have to fend for themselves.
Nick comes in. He sits down with Jim. He asks why Jim didn't tell him about Max and Maria. Jim says it's best to keep out of other people's business. Jim heads off to work, leaving Nick with Helen.
Helen offers Nick a cup of tea and some breakfast. He accepts.
Ramsays
Shane has fixed the tap. Maria says Shane embarrassed her the night before in front of an old friend. She tells Shane off for assuming she was having an affair. Maria says that it was Max's decision to leave - she's lonely and she needs friends. She won't cut herself off because Max walked out on her. She tells Shane she's going to the theatre with Helen tonight and he'll have to fend for himself. He doesn't look very pleased.
Robinsons
Helen and Nick are chatting about the Robinsons family setup. Nick says Danny and Scott being missing must be a worry to them. Helen heads off to do some shopping. Nick offers to give her a lift.
Des's
Daphne is mending Des's shirt. He is agitated because he's late for work. Daphne tells him to relax. Daphne says she'll have to change her job to something more respectable so she can get a loan from the bank(!)
DES: A bank needs security on a loan like that. A stable income.
DAPHNE: There's no recession in the stripping business, believe me!
Daphne says she could probably afford the repayments better than Des's other customers!
Finally, Des's shirt is ready and Daphne helps him put it on. Des heads off to the bank. (They seem like husband and wife already in this scene!)
Later at the Robinsons
Helen and Nick are back from shopping. He is chatting to Paul. They chat about the future. Paul doesn't seem too thrilled about going into engineering - it's a bit boring sometimes, he says. Paul says he fancies something else, but he doesn't really know what. Nick says there's a big world outside. He says that lots of people Paul's age work on the airlines as stewards. Paul looks thoughtful.
The Bank
Julie is bickering with Des again. She says that Daphne is ruining Des's reputation. Des tells her to stop stirring and get back to work.
Robinsons
Nick is telling stories about him, Jim and Max when they were in school. Apparently they were something of tearaways.
Shane calls round. He's not very pleased to see Nick there. Nick heads off to see Max. Shane is very frosty with Nick.
When Nick has gone, Shane tells Paul that he thinks Nick is bad news. But Paul thinks he's a good bloke - he's seriously thinking about his future thanks to Nick. Paul is now thinking of going out and seeing the world.
Max's bedsit
Nick calls round to see Max. He's chuffed to see him. He offers Nick a beer. They have a laugh about old times over a beer and talk about people they were at school with. Nick suggests that they get together with Jim at the pub - the "terrible trio" back in option. He goes off to ring Jim.
Robinsons
Jim is testing Lucy on capital cities. Nick rings up for Jim. He invites him out with him and Max, but Jim says he doesn't feel like it tonight. Nick tells him off for being boring(!)
Max's bedsit
Nick and Max head off to the pub.
Des's
Des tells Daphne that they might be able to get a joint mortgage. Daphne asks Des if he's trying to tell her something(!) Des says it might be possible.
Julie comes round and gives Des some papers from the bank solicitor. Des says the papers are for Greg, but apparently Greg left early.
DES: Oh well. There goes a relaxing evening(!)
When Des has left the room, Julie tells Daphne that she is taking wonderful care of Des. She says that Des was late for work though. Julie goes on to say that Des has been blamed for everything recently and intimates that it's Daphne's fault. Daphne tells her to get lost. (not in so many words!)
A Pub
Max and Nick are having a drink.
Des's
Des is working on the solicitor's papers. Paul brings him round a calculator Des has asked to borrow. Paul tells Des that he's thinking of becoming an airline steward - it's one way to see the word. Des tells him to have a good think before making any decisions. Paul doesn't think Jim will be too pleased.
Des tells Paul that he's fed up of covering for the boss's son. Paul tells Des to stop covering and let his boss see his son as he is. Des says it's not that simple - he delgates the work and any mistake Greg makes becomes his fault(!)
The City
Max and Nick (especially Nick) are quite drunk. Max stops Nick from driving, but then gets in the car himself(!) They drive off.
Robinsons
Paul tells Julie that the boss's son at work sounds like a right drongo. Julie says that Des is the problem and Daphne is affecting his work(!) Paul says Julie will only believe what she wants to believe! Paul says that Julie should give Daphne a chance. He thinks Julie is jealous of Daphne! Julie stalks off.
Ramsays
The phone rings and Shane answers it. It's Max. He tells Shane he's been in an accident - he's hurt his arm. Nick is OK though. They're at the police station - Max has been done for drunk driving.