Episode title: 0043
Australian airdate: 15/05/85
UK airdate: 24/12/86
UK Gold: 30/12/92
Writer: Patrea Smallacombe
Director: Greg Shears
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Nick takes Maria out for dinner and tells her she should have married him while she had a chance.
Paul tells Daphne that he's fed up and is thinking of leaving Uni.
Shane is mad that Maria has been out with Nick.
Shane and Max argue over the plumbing job. Shane storms off, telling Max to walk home.
Robinsons
Scott and Danny arrive back and Paul greets them. Danny heads off home and Jim says he'll go with him. Paul hugs Scott. Scott says that Jim was great.
Julie comes in at that moment and starts going off on one at Scott for running away.
SCOTT: Pleased to see you, too!
Paul tells Julie not to be insensitive. Helen shows Julie Mrs Forbes's vase.
Ramsays
Maria hugs Danny tightly and thanks Jim for going to fetch him. When Jim has gone home, Maria hugs Danny again. She offers him a nice cup of coffee. Danny asks after Shane and Maria tells him that Shane is working with Max. She explains about the drunk-driving conviction and the broken ribs. Danny is very surprised. He's not looking forward to Max coming home. Maria explains that she and Max have decided to "spend some time apart". Max has gone to live somewhere else. Danny is surprised. He says that Max doesn't care that he's come home.
DANNY: So. The great Max Ramsay. Moved out of his own street.
Maria explains that she and Max had a few problems. Danny says that they can manage without Max.
Ramsay Street
Paul is doing some mowing. Daphne comes up and talks to Paul about the leaving Uni decision. Paul insists that he doesn't want to go on with engineering anymore.
Just then, Nick drives up. Apparently Paul has invited him round. He tells Nick he's made up his mind - he wants to leave Uni, it's not the life for him. Nick asks if Paul has talked to Jim. Paul says he will, but Jim won't be impressed. Paul tells Nick he wants to take him up on his offer of being an airline steward. Nick is worried about crossing Jim, but Paul says it's his decision.
Danny's room
Danny is grilling Shane about Max and Maria's separation. But Shane doesn't know anything - he tells Danny that there was no shouting and screaming, so he doesn't know the reason.
Shane wants to go over and apologise to Max for their altercation that morning. Shane asks if Danny wants to come with him. Danny doesn't want to - he's sick of Max yelling. But he might come next time.
Scott comes over to see Danny. He is quite missing the farm. Danny explains that Max and Maria have split up and noone really seems to know why. Scott is very surprised. Danny says that it certainly is going to be peaceful around the house. He doesn't know whether it's going to be for good or not. Scott observes that Danny doesn't seem too upset. Danny says that maybe it's for the best. He admits that Maria seems very upset about it all though.
Ramsays - Kitchen
Nick is visiting again and Shane is not pleased to see him there. He tells Maria pointedly that he's going out - to see Max.
Nick tells Maria that he wants to ask her out to dinner again, but Maria says that she can't because Danny has only just come home. He says he'll call her later and kisses her on the cheek.
Max's bedsit
Max is trying unsuccessfully to hang a blind when Shane comes round. He apologises to Max for walking out on him that morning. They make up and Max offers Shane a beer. He tells Max that Danny has come home. He asks if Danny is alright and then says that it was a stupid thing for Danny to do. Shane says that the news of the separation hasn't really hit Danny yet. Shane says that he can't work with Max anymore because they fight too much. Max doesn't really mind and says he'll get someone else. They clink their tins.
The Bank, the following morning
Julie asks Greg what to do with the letters marked "For The Manager" because Mr Arnold isn't around today. Des comes to pick up his own mail - it's letter from Canberra. The letter says that Des has missed out on the promotion. Des isn't pleased at all.
Robinsons
Paul comes out to talk to Jim. He tells him that he wants to drop out of University. Jim is shocked. Paul says he was happy enough to go into engineering straight after school, but he hadn't really thought things through then. Now Nick can get him a job as an airline steward. Jim is appalled that Paul wants to give up Uni to become an air steward! Paul says he's given it a great deal of thought and he's deadly serious. Jim says angrily that the whole thing is irresponsible and ridiculous. Paul says he'll do it anyway. Then he storms off to his room and slams the door(!)
Des's
Des is telling Daphne about the lost promotion. She's sad for Des, but pleased that he is staying in Erinsborough. They chat about Paul's plans. Daphne thinks Nick is over-glamourising the airline industry a bit. She thinks Nick is as lonely as hell underneath it all.
PAUL:(knocking back door) Can I come in?
DES: No, go away, we're having an orgy!
Paul comes in and tells Des he's heard about the Canberra job. Also that Julie has got a date with Greg coming up. Daphne offers Paul a drink. She asks if Julie knows why Des didn't get the job. Paul says she does, but Daphne shouldn't take any notice of Julie. Daphne says that Julie could be right - maybe Des did lose the job because he lives with a stripper. She muses that maybe she should give it up.
Robinsons
Nick comes round for a visit. Jim isn't pleased to see him and Nick guesses that Paul has talked to Jim. Nick says he just answered Paul's questions about the airline. Jim rants that as of today, Paul has dropped out of University. He tells Nick off for filling Paul's head with rubbish.
JULIE: Can I say something?
JIM: No!
Nick says Paul might like to experience life outside Ramsay Street.
JIM: How dare you. Just because we haven't seen Niagara Falls or eaten at Raffles, it doesn't mean there's anything wrong with us! There are other things to life you know, like a decent family. And that's something you don't know about.
Nick gets up and says he'd better go. Jim agrees with him. Helen shows Nick out, telling Nick to give Jim time to calm down.
When Nick has gone, Helen tells Jim off for the way he is handling the situation. Julie says she agrees with Jim(!) Helen says Nick does have a point - there is a whole world beyond Ramsay Street. Jim has been so busy being a good father, he hasn't had time to see it for himself. She tells Jim that he has to learn to let go. The only way for Paul to find his way is for Jim to let him take off. He might even find engineering again in the end.
JIM: Yes, well. There won't be a job waiting with me if he does.
Danny's bedroom
Danny thinks that he and Shane should try their hardest to stick by Maria at the moment. But Danny thinks she's probably enjoying the break from Max(!) Shane takes offence at this and says that Maria has got the better deal out of the two of them. Danny says that if Max wants to live on his own, good luck to him.
Ramsays - living room
Nick drops by to see Maria. She introduces him to Danni and they shake hands.

Episode title: 0045
Australian airdate: 17/05/85
UK airdate: 30/12/86
UK Gold: 01/01/93
Writer: Patrea Smallacombe
Director: Greg Shears
Guests: Nick Burman: Vic Hawkins
Greg Arnold: John Higginson
Marilyn Temple: Kassie McLuskie
Manager: Barry Main
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Danny is getting on quite well with Nick, but Shane hates him.
Paul tells Julie that they're not kids anymore and he has the right to live his life how he chooses.
Danny goes to see Max at his bedsit. He asks Max if he and Maria split up because of him.
Max's bedsit
Max looks a bit takenaback for an instant, but then says no. Danny says that he's caused a lot of trouble with Shane's accident and him running away. Danny wonders if Max and Maria fought about him running away. Danny says all he is to Max is trouble.
DANNY: Bet you wish I'd never been born.
Max says that all families have their ups and downs. He tells Danny that he and Maria don't have a perfect marriage. At the moment they've got a few problems to work out. Danny asks if Max will ever come home. Max doesn't know.
DANNY: Whatever it is, can't be that bad!
Max tells Danny that he and Maria have to decide that for themselves. He tells Danny to go home - Maria will be worried about him. Before he goes, Danny tells Max that this is the first decent talk they've ever had. Max admits that he's right. He shows Danny out.
Robinsons
Jim and Nick are chatting amiably when Paul, Julie and Helen come in with some shopping.
Paul asks Nick quietly if there's any news on the job front. Nick says that hundreds of people do apply every year, but Paul is optimistic because he has Nick to put in a good word for him. Nick says he's putting some feelers out.
In the kitchen, Jim tells Helen that he's made it up with Nick. Also that Nick is very lonely. It's quite sad really. Jim says that he hates the thought of Paul losing touch. Helen says there's no way Paul will end up like Nick. Jim says they'll have to find that out the hard way.
Ramsays
Maria is doing some paperwork when Danny comes in. She tells him off for not telling her where he was going. Maria is mad with Shane for not doing the lawns. She says Nick has offered to do it. Shane is not pleased at this, but Maria says that if Shane continues to be lazy, she has no choice but to take up kind offers.
Shane tells Maria angrily that he's going to get a place with Max.
Later at the Ramsays
Max comes in through the back door. Maria is still upset about the row with Shane and Max asks her what's happened. Maria is mad that Shane is going to live with Max. Max says that nothing was set in stone. Maria says she's not coping very well on her own and Shane isn't helping her very much. Max tells Maria not to take things out on Shane.
He apologises for this and tells Maria that Danny came to see him. Max says that of course he didn't tell Danny the truth. He picks up his messages from beside the telephone, but there's no telephone number with the message, just an address.
MARIA: Look, if you don't like the service, find someone else!
The Bank
Des is going over something with Marilyn when Greg comes up with a load of paperwork for Des. He makes remarks about Daphne and Des tells him to rack off. Marilyn thinks that Des should fight the decision for the Canberra job, but Des says there's nothing he can do but keep his eyes open for another job.
Ramsays
Maria is sitting in the lounge crying a bit. Helen comes in through the back door and finds her there. Maria explains that she and Max had another row, even though she really needed to talk to him. Also, Shane wants to move out and Danny thinks everything is his fault. Maria wishes she had told Max about Danny's paternity years ago. Helen says that she can only go on from where she is now. Maria has to face life on her own. Helen does understand - she felt the same when Bill died and you just have to get on with it.
Maria doesn't want to give up on Max. Helen says she doesn't have to, but she does have to stop agonising about her life. Maria agrees to come into town with Helen and have lunch. Aww they are lovely friends.
Robinsons
Paul is ringing the airline about his job, saying that Nick Berman has suggested him. They invite Paul to fill in an application form, but he's still up against stiff competition and it could be months before he hears back. Paul is disappointed.
The Bank
Greg takes on a job. Des tells him to get it right this time. Julie is still sticking up for Greg and Marilyn tells her off. Marilyn thinks Des has been treated unfairly by the bank over Daphne.
MARILYN: Anyway, they're only sharing.
JULIE: Yes. But we don't know *what* they're sharing!
Marilyn tells Julie that she's jealous of Daphne. She insists she isn't though. Marilyn tells Julie to stop being blind - Greg has been getting Julie to do all his work. Marilyn says that Greg is using Julie, but Julie won't have this. Silly cow!
Ramsay Street
Nick drives up. He's come to mow Maria's lawn. Paul comes up and tells him that he's spoken to the airline, and it could take months even to get an interview. Paul was hoping it would be quicker. Nick says maybe he hasn't got quite the influence with the airline that he thought.
Danny's room
Shane comes in, upset that Nick has come round again. Danny says he quite likes Nick. Shane says that Nick is trying to move in on Maria - he's seen the way that Nick looks at her. Something might happen. Danny says that Shane is paranoid - Nick is nice to Danny. Shane isn't convinced, saying that Maria is very vulnerable at the moment. Danny says that Maria can take care of herself. Shane says he won't let Nick take Max's place in the household.
Ramsays - Kitchen
Nick is having a drink in the kitchen before he starts mowing the lawn. Shane tells him off for hanging around Maria. Nick says that Maria needs the company. Nick says he won't go until Maria tells him to. Shane goes to hit him, but Nick tells Shane to grow up.
Later at the Ramsays
Maria has bought a new dress and Nick admires it. She invites him to stay for dinner, but Nick says he'd better go. He admits that he's had a row with Shane and it would be diplomatic if he made himself scarce tonight. Nick says he can see Shane's point of view - trying to protect Maria. But Maria has had enough of Shane's bad manners.
Robinsons
Paul hasn't been to Uni again today. He tells Jim about the waiting list for the interview. Jim says that Nick would have tried his best. The only thing to do now is wait. Paul isn't sure what to do in the meantime. Jim suggests continuing his studies until something comes up. Paul says he supposes it will keep him off the streets(!)
Outside the Bank
Des isn't pleased that Greg has given him the blame for the credit analysis mistake. He hits Greg and he falls to the ground. Julie and Marilyn come out of the bank as Greg hits Des back! He falls on his nose and lies there groaning.
Ramsays
Maria is sewing when Shane comes in. She tells him that she's not happy with him for arguing with Nick. She wants Shane to explain. Shane says he tried to hit Nick - he thinks he's using Maria. Maria says Shane has no consideration for her feelings. Shane says maybe he should move out after all. Maria says Shane only does what he wants to.
Shane still thinks that Nick is trying to crack on to Maria.
SHANE: Did you have an affair with him that time that you left Dad?

Episode title: 0047
Australian airdate: 21/05/85
UK airdate: 02/01/87
UK Gold: 05/01/93
Writer:
Director:
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Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Lucy sees a dog run over.
Shane tells Daphne that he just wants to be friends at the moment.
Max recognises the dog as belonging to a client of his.
Robinsons
Lucy is upset that the dog might have to go back. Max says he thinks the dog's name is Patch - the old man will be very worried - the dog is his life. Jim tells Lucy that they'd better go and check.
Ramsays
Shane is on the phone to an irate customer. He promises them that Max will call them back.
Just then Helen comes in. He tells Helen that running a house isn't very easy. Maria is out at the shop. Helen has had an invitation to Christine Hudson's wedding. She thinks Max and Maria would have had an invitation too. Helen says that maybe Shane could escort Maria.
Just then the phone rings again - it's another message for Max!
Bedford Street
Jim and Lucy arrive at the house. It looks very run down. Lucy says it's no wonder the dog ran away(!)
Jim knocks on the door but there's no answer at first. Then an old man comes to the door in a wheelchair - it's Mr Graham. He is a nice-looking old man. He says that he does have a dog, but he's lost him. Jim explains about the accident and says that they can bring him home, now that they know where he lives. The old man is very grateful and thanks Jim for his help. He also thanks Lucy for her part in saving his dog.
Robinsons
Lucy is saying goodbye to Patch. Helen says that Lucy has done a terrific job looking after him. Jim picks him up and puts him in the car.
Court
Max is waiting outside wearing his suit. His lawyer says that he'll probably lose his licence, but he'll try to keep the fine down.
Mr Graham's house
Jim and Lucy have returned the dog. Mr Graham is very pleased - he's had the dog since a pup. His wife gave him the pup originally. Mr Graham offers to pay time for the vet, but Jim says there's no need. Lucy says goodbye to Patch. Mr Graham invites Lucy to come round and walk the dog now and then. Lucy is very pleased. They wave goodbye.
Robinsons
Lucy is looking a bit sad. She says that she's happy to walk Patch, but it's not the same.
LUCY:(drearily) I suppose I was never meant to have a dog of my own.
She slopes off.
Max's bedsit
The new concierge, Mrs Harris, is a bit over-the-top in welcoming Shane(!) Max tells Shane that he's lost his licence and has a fine of $1000. Shane is appalled but Max says it could have been worse. Shane says that he hopes Nick is proud of himself. Max says it's not Nick's fault and what's done is done.
Shane asks what Max is going to do now. He says he doesn't want to move in with Shane - he doesn't think he can run to it. Max empties the teapot out of the window(!) and asks Shane what his plans are. Max says that Maria needs Shane, but he wants him to keep coming to see him.
SHANE: How about a beer?
MAX: Yeah, why not. I'm mean, I'm not driving anywhere, am I!
They laugh together.
Robinsons
Helen is trying to paint but doesn't feel very inspired today. She tells Jim that she's worried about Lucy - she's lonely and it might help if she has a dog of her own. Jim says the subject is closed. He loves dogs, but he hates how the kids get attached and then broken-hearted when something happens to the dog.
Just then he notices that Patch's collar is still there. He'll have to take it back.
Ramsays
Shane and Max are just saying goodbye. Mrs Harris comes to the door with clean linen for Max.
Mrs Harris admires Max's suit. He asks her to leave him alone for a bit, intimating that there has been a death in the family(!)
Just then, loud music starts up next door. Max despairs.
Mr Graham's house
Jim has come to return the collar. He chats with Mr Graham about Lucy. He says that the last dog was baited and it's put him off having another one. Mr Graham says that he and Patch are good pals. He says he's never been without a dog - even as a kid. Jim says he was the same - he had a sheepdog. Mr Graham says that no childhood is complete without a pet of some sort. Jim looks thoughtful.
Robinsons
Julie and Lucy come in from their walk. Lucy is still looking fed up.
Jim comes in. He tells Lucy that he wants them all to go together on a secret mission. They head off.
RSPCA Rescue Centre
Jim tells Lucy that it's time that they picked out a new family dog! She is very pleased.
There are lots of dogs at the RSPCA. They go round looking at them. After some time, Lucy comes across a puppy that she likes. Julie says that the dog looks puny, but agrees.
Later on, Lucy is cuddling the puppy and says she's going to call it Basil. Jim protests that it's a little girl dog(!) but Lucy likes the name.
HELEN: Well, that's certainly put the smile back on her face!
JIM: Basil?!

Episode title: 0049
Australian airdate: 23/05/85
UK airdate: 06/01/87
UK Gold 07/01/93
Writer: Craig Wilkins
Director: Russell Webb
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Daphne tells Shane that Des may well get the sack because of her. She's going to hand in her notice tonight.
Shane tells Max he wants to know why he left Maria. Max says he might not like what he hears - he'll have to talk to Maria first.
Paul tells Jim he's going to finish his degree.
Danny tells Shane that he's better off without Max - he's fed pu of his complaining and yelling.
Robinsons
Helen answers the phone to someone wanting to talk to Paul - it's Cathy Woodfield. She tells Paul that they're looking for more staff - they want him to come in for another interview that morning.
Paul is very pleased and tell Helen that he might be employed by the airline earlier than he thought. He asks Helen not to tell Jim - he's excited about Paul finishing his degree.
Max's bedsit
Max is late for work. Just then his landlady (Edith) comes round to wake him up. She fusses over him but he tries to get her out of the flat so he can get ready for work.
Robinsons
Scott is raving about Paul's air hostess job - he thinks it sounds great. Paul is off to the interview (he's decided to tell Jim about the job after all) Julie doesn't think an air hostess job will suit Paul. Julie tells them she won't be in for tea - she's going out with Greg. Paul thinks Greg is a loser.
Max's bedsit
A mad woman comes round and accuses Max of stealing her knickers from the clothesline (she looks suspiciously like Lily Madigan!) The lady, Miss Logan won't be reasoned with, but Edith the landlady comes in and explains she's taken her clothes for her. Mrs Logan tells Max she'll be keeping a close eye on him anyway!
Restaurant
Julie is out with Greg. He's still sore from where Des punched him. Julie tells him Des has changed a lot since an exotic dancer moved in with him(!)
Greg thinks that Julie thinks he got the credit notices. He says he didn't, and he'll tell the girls in work that in the morning too.
Julie is alarmed to hear that the party they're going to is a bit of a rage(!)
Max's bedsit
Edith the landlady is cleaning up when Max comes in from work. She explains that she's made him dinner to apologise for the business with Mrs Logan. Max says that he doesn't think it's appropriate for her to let herself into his bedsit. She apologises and explains that she just wanted some pleasant company on her birthday. Max is contrite and wishes her a happy birthday. He gets a bit more enthusiastic and pours her a drink. They get on well.
EDITH: Tell me about your day.
MAX: Well, believe it or not, after Mrs Logan, it was downhill all the way!
They laugh together.
Party
Greg and Julie have arrived. They bump into Daphne on the door - she's come to do a job at the party tonight. Greg introduces himself rather sleazily and says he'd looking forward to seeing a lot more of Daphne. Julie is horrified.
Robinsons
Paul's interview with the airline has gone well. He's going to start training straight away - he's not going to do his degree after all. Jim isn't pleased at all but Paul says he's not really interested in engineering. He says he's going to make his own decisions from now on.
Later at the Robinsons
Nick Burman has come to see Paul. They chat about Paul's decision to join the airline. Jim has calmed down a bit now - he's realised that Paul has gone from being a boy to being his own man. Jim says Paul doesn't need his approval.
Party
Julie has stormed out of the party - she hates the party even without the stripper. Greg comes on strong to Julie and she fends him off. She asks him to take her home. She tells Greg she doesn't like his friends, or him.
JULIE: I've never been so humiliated in my life.
GREG: You ought to get out more often!
Julie slaps Greg and storms off. His mates clap(!)
Max's bedsit
Max and Edith are talking about Shane's abortive diving career. Then the conversation turns to Danny - Max says they clash, but a lot of it is Max's fault. Edith says she wishes her husband and her could have had children. She offers Max some baked lemon cheesecake.
Des's
Paul, Des and Shane are hanging out watching boxing. Daphne comes in looking exhausted. She tells Des she met Greg Arnold from the bank. She starts to cry and says he was the worst - there were hands everywhere. She cries that she's sick of it all - the party brought it home to her. Shane and Des offer to go and rip Greg Arnold apart, but Daphne says it's a case of if you can't stand the sleaze, get out of th business.
Des tells Shane that he can't beat Greg up because his back isn't right yet. Des and Paul head off to do the deed. Des doesn't look at all scary with his nose plaster on.
DES: Danger is our business!
He and Paul promptly walk into the door!
Robinsons
Helen is reading when Julie comes in from the party. She tells Helen it was awful - she got out just in time, and Greg was horrible. Helen says that drink makes many people aggressive. Julie fels stupid for not seeing that Greg was a creep.
JULIE: Gran, I wish I understood men.
Helen says she's never understand them, but she'll have fun trying(!) She says she had to put up with a lot of no-hopers before she met Bill. She suggests Julie has a bath and some warm milk.
Des's
Daphne tells Shane she'll miss him - she's on the move. Shane says that Daphne should stay - he says she just needs to change her job. Daphne says she'll think about it.
Party
Des and Paul have turned up. As they approach, they see the police are in attendance. As they watch, the police arrest Greg.
DES: Oh well. Mission accomplished!
They decide to go into the party anyway(!)

Episode title: 0051
Australian airdate: 27/05/85
UK airdate: 08/01/87
UK Gold: 11/01/93
Writer: Craig Wilkins
Director: Mandy Smith
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Des tells Mr Arnold that he's grateful for his apology, but he's too late. Des hands in his resignation.
Max is surprised to find a baby sitting on his bed.
Max's bedsit
Max comes over all soppy but covers it up. Edith comes in and fusses over the baby. It seems the baby belongs to Steve. Edith tells Max that the police want to see him about the missing tenants.
Clarkes
Des and Daphne are having a romantic candlelight meal to celebrate Des's change of career. Daphne tells Des that she's having a change of career too - she's getting out of stripping and has joined a secretarial temping agency. Des is very pleased indeed. Daphne explains that she was freaked out by the party - she's tired of the hassle that comes with stripping. Des says that now he can hold his head up in public again(!)
Des makes a toast to "Number 28, Ramsay Street - Long may we reign!"
Robinsons
Julie comes in from a inner with the girls, but she doesn't look very happy. Apparently everyone was buzzing about Des quitting his job at the bank. Paul says Des needed a bit more excitement and is going to sell real estate instead. Julie laments that they'll really miss Des at the bank. Paul is very pleased - he says Des was in a rut, but Jim thinks it was job security, not a rut.
Clarkes
Des is thinking about redecorating to be inkeeping with his new image(!) Daphne tells him to be cautious - he hasn't sold any real estate yet. Des gives Daphne a bit of a hug and says he wouldn't kick her out - if he moved, she could come with him. Daphne says Des couldn't cope without her. He starts tickling her until Daphne is lying laughing on his lap. Then, slowly, they kiss.
Their kiss is broken by the sound of Shane coming through the door and they jump apart quickly. Shane has come to congratulate Des on his new job.
The Bank
Julie and her mate are discussing Des leaving. Her mate wants to know if she's apologised to Des yet and Julie admits she hasn't. She says she'll do it at lunchtime.
A man called Kevin Morgan comes in from Pacific Bank looking for Mr Arnold.
Bedsit
Max is asking Steve why he is on his own with a baby. He tells them he and his wife were talking about divorce and he was afraid he wouldn't get any custody of the baby. So he shot through instead, taking the baby with him. He says his wife's parents don't think he's good enough for his wife anyway. Max says it's always rough when you start out and are so young, but Steve doesn't think his marriage will survive.
Clarkes
(It seems that Des and Daphne have not talked about their pash on the sofa the night before!!)
Des opens the door to Julie. She has come to apologise for how she was sucked in by Greg. She tells Des mournfully that she'll really miss him at work. Des says he'll miss all the staff at the bank too, but he was sick of feeling under-valued.
Daphne is just off to work. She tells Julie she's going back to secretarial work.
DES: I can't see why myself. The money's not has good, and she'll have to buy more clothes!
Des tells Daphne that he's doing the cooking tonight. She says she'll expect beans on toast!
When Julie and Daphne have gone, the phone rings and it's the bloke about the real estate job. It seems that there isn't a job for Des after all. Oh dear.
DES: Well Des, old mate. You've really blown it this time.
Bedsit
Max tells Steve that he's been thinking about Steve's situation. Both he and Edith thinks he has to get in touch with his wife - she should have some say in what happens to her daughter. He agrees to go and phone his wife.
Clarkes
Paul comes in through the back door to find Des looking in the vacancies section of the newspaper. Des says that his position "wasn't viable anymore". He doesn't want to tell Daphne as she'll just blame herself.
Bedsit
Steve has rung his wife and they're going to meet up in the morning. Max tells him to swallow his pride and patch things up with her.
Max throws them out then, telling them that he's going out. Edith tells Max that he's a very sensitive man under all his bluster(!) She tells him she can see he's hurting about the whole Maria situation. He admits that he is. Edith says it all comes back to pride, just like he told Steve.
The Bank
Kevin Morgan is interviewing the staff one by one. Julie comes in for her interview. It seems Kevin Morgan has been sent from Head Office to investigate a number of dodgy transactions. Julie says that there was an irregularity that Des was blamed for, but that a lot of others think that Mr Arnold's son was involved. Julie says that Des only resigned because he was offered another job, and hasn't done anything wrong. Mr Morgan isn't interested in Julie's opinion of Des - it's a serious situation and he needs to find out the relevant facts.
Clarkes
Julie has come to tell Des about her interview with the Kevin Morgan. Daphne comes in and asks Des when his job starts. He is evasive and says "soon".
Daphne looks in some horror at the stew Des has made(!)
When Julie has gone, Daphne says she quite enjoyed her secretarial work today. She asks again about Des's job and he is evasive again.
Daphne tells Des that instead of moving, they could do up No.28 instead. She's brought some brochures home to show him(!) Des tries to put her off saying he doesn't want to splurge until he's got a proper pay cheque coming in.
Daphne looks again at what Des is cooking and he explains it's bacon and cheese curry - his own recipe.
Restaurant
Max and Maria are having dinner. They are getting on well. Maria comments that Max looks tired. She tells him that she misses him. Max tells her that he wants to talk to her about the boys - apparently Shane has been round asking why they have split up. Maria says they can't tell Danny the truth, it would destroy him to know that Max isn't his real father. Max says he's probably be glad(!) Maria says Max will always be Danny's father - it's not too late to change his behaviour. Maria tells Max they'll tell the kids that they aren't in love anymore. Max isn't sure that will work.
Ramsays
Shane and Danny are waiting for Max and Maria to come back. There is a bit of an awkward silence. Finally Maria says there's something that they have to tell both of them. Maria takes a deep breath and tells them that she and Max aren't in love anymore. Shane can't believe it.

Episode title: 0053
Australian airdate: 29/05/85
UK airdate: 12/01/87
UK Gold: 13/01/93
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Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Des is offered the position of Acting Manager at the Bank.
Jim lets slip to Shane that Max isn't Danny's real father.
Garden of the Ramsays
Jim tries to backtrack, saying he thinks they were talking about two different things. But it's too late. Shane twigs that it was when Maria went away when he was young. Just then Danny comes up. Shane looks at him and walks away.
Robinsons
Paul, Julie and Helen are playing Scrabble. Jim comes in and answers the phone - it's a bloke calling for Helen. He won't say who it is though.
Helen comes to the phone - he wants to know if she recognises his voice. It's Victor Armstrong. Victor laughs - they haven't seen each other in forty years!
Shane comes round. Jim tells him in the kitchen that only him and Helen know about Danny. Shane is very angry with Maria about Danny's paternity and says it's no wonder his father left home. He asks Jim not to tell anyone that he knows - not even Helen. Jim says that parents have to know, but Shane wants a week or so to get his head around it.
Helen is still on the phone, inviting Victor over to see her and to meet the family.
Paul and Julie tease Helen, wondering if Victor might be an ex-lover of hers!
Ramsays
Shane is getting his camping gear together - he's going away for a while. Danny says he'll come with him, but Shane wants to be on his own for a while. Danny thinks it's because of the situation with Nick. Shane assures him that he's not going away because of Danny.
SHANE: You don't have to blame yourself for anything.
Robinsons
Jim is opening a bottle of wine. Helen answers the door to Victor. He gives her a bunch of flowers. Helen introduces him to the family.
They sit down to catch up on forty years! Victor is a widower, and he also heard about Bill.
Ramsays
Maria is cooking dinner. Nick is there, badgering her about going to Hawaii again.
Shane comes out and says he wants to talk to Maria. He sends Nick away.
Shane tells Maria frostily that he's going away, and he doesn't know when he's coming back. Maria tells him to tell her what this anger is all about. Shane tells her to live her life and he'll live his.
Robinsons
Victor and the Robinsons are just finishing their evening meal. Victor tells them that he's in investments, but he keeps changing the subject when it comes to his work.
Helen tells them that Victor was a bit of a hero during the war.
Ramsays
Maria tells Nick that she can't go to Hawaii - she has responsibilities here. Nick tries to persuade her. He asks Maria why she and Max really split up, but she doesn't want to say. Nick says he's leaving tomorrow - he's going to Hawaii, but he'll have a word with Shane before he goes.
Nick says of course he wants more from Maria than friendship - if he had his way, she'd be his wife. But some things aren't meant to be.
Robinsons
Victor and Helen are having a quiet chat. He says that he doesn't see a lot of his daughter - they don't get on very well. He heads off, but before he goes, he asks if he could pop over in the morning. Helen agrees. She kisses him on the cheek.
Robinsons, the following morning
Paul and Scott are teasing Helen about Victor. Helen tells Paul that Victor is an old flame of hers - if he hadn't been posted overseas, he could have been Paul's grandfather.
Paul asks Helen if she's thought of getting married again, but Helen says she hasn't really. He thinks she should give Victor a chance.
HELEN: Paul, if you don't stop, I'm going to hit you, OK!
PAUL: OK.
The Bank
Victor bumps into Julie at the bank. When he's gone, her colleague tells her that his account is very low.
The Park
Helen and Victor are taking Basil for a walk. She says thinking about the old days has made her think of her own daughter, Anne. But she's glad that when Anne died, they loved each other.
Victor gives Helen a necklace that he's bought her. She thanks him, but tells him that she has to head off, because she's judging an art exhibition at Lucy's school.
Robinsons
Helen shows Julie and Jim the necklace that Victor bought for her. Julie is wondering to herself whether to tell Helen about the business at the bank.
A phone box
Victor is booking a cheap hotel room.
Ramsays
Danny is skiving off school to try to persuade Shane not to leave. Nick comes in to have a word with Shane. He says he knows why Shane is going - because he's been hanging around Maria. Shane tells him to butt out - he's not leaving because of Nick.
Maria comes in and says that Danny is very upset. Shane says he's going anyway, and storms out.

Episode title: 0055
Australian airdate: 31/05/85
UK airdate: 14/01/87
UK Gold: 15/01/93
Writer:
Director: Mandy Smith
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Shane tells Max he's going away for while. He tells Max emotionally that he hopes everything works out for him.
Daphne tells Des she's giving up stripping and going back to secretarial work. Des is very pleased.
Max tells Nick that Danny isn't his real son. Nick tells him to put the past behind him.
Max's bedsit
Nick points out that Max's bedsit is awful. He thinks Max is crazy for not going back to Maria. Nick tells Max not to hang about - Maria may have said no to Nick, but may not be alone forever.
Des's
Des is on the phone to his mother. She is moaning at him as usual. Daphne gets up and starts making breakfast. Des asks for fried bread because he used to have it when he was in the Scouts! Des finally gets rid of Eileen, saying they'll go out for dinner on Wednesday and he won't ask Daphne(!)
DAPHNE: (innocently) Was that your mother?
DES: Very funny!
Des says his mother winds him up. The phone rings again and Des begs Daphne to answer it.
DAPHNE: Oh, no, I always upset her.
Eventually Des makes her answer it. But it isn't Eileen - it's about a secretarial job for Daphne! She's going to start straight away. She tells Des he'll have to make his own breakfast. Des can't even crack an egg!!
Max's bedsit
Edith comes round to find out what's burning. Max tells her, very irritably, that his toaster has broken. Now his toast is burnt. He tells her to get another one.
EDITH: Oooh! We did get out of the wrong side of the bed didn't we!
MAX: WE did nothing of the sort!
EDITH: And you can rest assured we never will!
(I knew she fancied him!)
When she's gone, Max puts a burned black piece of toast on his plate.
Ramsays
Quite a contrast from Max's bedsit as Maria pours tea for Helen out of a nice china teapot.
MARIA: It's so quiet without him here. That's the trouble.
HELEN: It's quiet without him next-door too!
Maria never thought Max would actually leave her. Helen advises her to find new hobbies to keep herself busy. Helen herself is just off to sort out some fighting Neighbours down at the Community Justice Centre.
An office in the city
Daphne comes in to her new job, and realises to her horror that her boss, Mr Evans, is a former client of hers. After a while he recognises her, but can't quite place her.
A phone box
Max is shouting at his work colleague who is driving the plumbing van recklessly. He storms into the phone box. He rings Maria up to see if any jobs have come in. But really he just wants to talk to Maria. They make polite small talk and then ring off.
Ramsays
Helen rings Maria from the Community Justice Centre. She tells her she has a problem that Maria can help her with. Maria reluctantly agrees to come over.
Community Justice Centre
Helen talks with her colleague Tom about the Czech couple who are coming in - apparently they don't speak English. Just then, Maria arrives. They tell her what they do - basically mediate between warring Neighbours (and Helen is an expert at that!) They explain to Maria that they have a warring Czech couple and their interpreter is ill. Apparently it's a fight over hosing down a car when the doors were open!
Maria is very apprehensive, but she goes into the next room and talks to the Czech couple in Czech. They chat away for a few minutes in Czech and the couple get quite animated. Maria can't get much of a word in. Eventually she gives up and comes back into Helen's office. She says she can't interpret for the couple - she doesn't like the Novaks. Apparently they hate their neighbours, the country and everything in it.
When Tom goes to look, the Novaks have gone. Helen drags Maria with her to chase after the Novaks.
Ramsay
Max comes round and shouts at Danny who is floating on an airbed in the pool. He says that noone is manning the phone in case a business call comes in. Max's mate Jason is very lazy. They row and Jason storms off, saying he'd rather work for a wild bull than work for Max. Max reluctantly gives him his money and then sends him on his way.
MAX: Damn! Should have got him to help me load the van before I paid him!
DANNY: Don't worry Dad. I'll help you.
Max looks a bit surprised but is pleased. Danny says if he had a licence he'd drive the van for Max. Max looks even more surprised!
An office in the city
Daphne is typing on an old-fashioned typewriter! (Awww!) Mr Evans asks Daphne to take her glasses off - now he recognises her. He remembers the last time he saw her, she was jumping out of a cake.
Daphne doesn't like Mr Evans sleazing at her, so she says she's going to leave. But he says if she leaves, he'll complain to the agency about her. Daphne says she'll stay as long as it's strictly boss and secretary.
Ramsay Street
Danny is helping Max to load his van. Max thanks him for his help. They are getting on very well, and Danny even reckons that he could work with Max. They chat about Shane, but neither of them can fathom why he's gone away. They go in to have a beer.
Ramsays
In the kitchen, they continue to discuss the Shane situation.
Maria comes in and is surprised to see Max there with Danny. She tells them about her afternoon with the Czech people. Maria asks Max awkwardly if he'd like to stay and have dinner with them. But he says he'd better be heading off.
The Park
Scott is playing football in the park with a mate, when Kim comes up. She tells him that she needs a favour - she needs some more money. She can't tell him why, but insists she isn't in to drugs. She tells Scott that she needs $200. Scott advises her to go home to her parents. Kim says she can't.
KIM: I'm pregnant!

Episode title: 0057
Australian airdate: 04/06/85
UK airdate: 16/01/87
UK Gold: 19/01/93
Writer: Penny Fraser
Director: Mark Callan
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Paul tells Scott to go careful with Kim, but lends him some money to help her anyway.
Maria wishes she'd never told Max about Danny's real paternity.
Kim talks to Josie about having a baby but is confused by her answers.
Jim tells Max that he let slip to Shane about Danny's paternity.
A road
A motorbike comes down the toad and a bloke lifts his visor.
Kim's rented room
Scot brings Kim some money to buy food. She tells him she really appreciates it. He tries to tell her she has to make some decisions. She says she's scared. Scott says he's worried about her and if she's going to have the baby, she can't just rely on Scott. Kim says Josie is coming over again later - she's hoping Josie can help her.
Outside Kim's block
The dodgy bloke on the motorbike enters the building.
Kim's rented room
Kim opens the door thinking it's Scott come back. The dodgy bloke turns out to be Brad. She doesn't want to let him in, but he talks her round. He tells her she should come back with him, but Kim wants to work things out for herself. Apparently Josie told Brad where Kim was. Kim isn't pleased. Brad says he was a bit out of line before, but he's got it all worked out now. He says Kim can have the baby if she wants to. He tells her to trust him and come back with him to the squat. She doesn't want to. Brad says she can check with Josie first.
Later at Kim's rented room
Josie comes round and Kim shouts at her for giving Brad her address. Josie says it was the best thing for her - Brad won't do anything to hurt her. Apparently he's going to sort out all their problems. Kim doesn't trust him because he lost his cool before.
Josie says the plan is that she has the baby - and then sells it! Josie is going along with this for her own pregnancy! Josie says it's the only way to go - people out there want kids and they don't(!)
An office in the city
Daphne is at work when her employer, Mr Evan s comes in. He touches her on the bum, much to her chagrin. He wants to know if Daphne is still working in the stripping industry. Daphne tells him to mind his own business - she can do what she likes outside working hours. Mr Evans threatens to tell the Managing Director. He says he'll take her out to dinner if she's not working. Daphne insists her relationship with him must be strictly business. Mr Evans says maybe another night, and implies that he'll sack Daphne if she doesn't have dinner with him.
Kim's rented room
Kim is explaining the selling babies racket to Scott. Kim has come round to the idea for herself(!) Scott is appalled, and is even more appalled to hear that Brad knows where Kim is.
SCOTT: I can't believe you can't see how wrong this all is.
Scott offers to leave school and get a job to help her, but Kim says there's no point them ruining both their lives.
Des's
Des's house is like a tip since Daphne has taken a full-time job. Julie says that most women can manage a full-time job and keep things clean as well. She starts cleaning up.
Daphne is just coming in and has heard what Julie said. She isn't pleased and storms off to her room.
Des is amazed - he's never seen Daphne angry before.
Julie asks Des if he'll come to a dinner next month with her, but he's engrossed in thought about Daphne!
JULIE: I don't know what you're getting so concerned about. She's just your tenant. Isn't she?!
Julie says that the gossip in the bank is that Des and Daphne are on together. Des tells Julie that most nights, Daphne whips off all her clothes and they make mad, passionate love on the kitchen floor. He says that he thinks Daphne was upset because she thought Julie wouldn't join them(!)
JULIE: That's sick.
She storms off, forgetting about the dinner date!
Robinsons
Jim is brooding about the situation with Shane. Helen tells him not to worry - Shane will be back. He goes on to muse that things have been quiet lately - especially Scott. Jim says he'll have a chat to him.
Julie comes in, moaning about Daphne.
Des's
Daphne is doing the dishes and moaning about Julie. She's also moaning about her boss.
DAPHNE: It all comes down to the age-old problem - sex.
DES: Oh. Well if it's not being too personal, could you be more specific?
DAPHNE: Oh, what's the point Des. You can't help.
Des looks a bit disappointed(!)
Daphne says that maybe she gives out a sex vibe(!) Des is appalled to hear about the situation with Mr Evans and tells Daphne to stand up to him - she'd be covered under the law. He says next time he says anything, Daphne should tell him she's calling a solicitor. Daphne thinks that Des has got a point.
Ramsay
Danny is trying to hang a net curtain when Max comes in and surprises him. Everyone is out, so Max gives him a hand.
They chat about Shane again. Danny wonders if Shane might be at the campsite they were at after Shane's accident. Max suggests Danny makes them a cup of coffee.
Campsite
Shane has been swimming in the river. He comes back in his swimming tunks and bumps into a couple of girls. They offer him some breakfast, but Shane has eaten already. He decides to go off to the shops, and offers to get some groceries for the girls as well.
Robinsons
Scott is sitting at the kitchen table, deep in thought. Jim wants to know what's on his mind lately. He knows that Scott has been borrowing money, but that's not the point - the old Scott seems to have disappeared.
Jim says that the last time they had a conversation like this, Scott was worried about Kim. He says if Scott needs any help or advice, he only has to ask.
Campsite
Shane has brought back a ton of groceries for the girls(!). They offer him some lunch in return. Over lunch, they chat about their lives - the girls left their jobs and took off to see Australia. They're going to make money by fruit-picking and stuff. Shane says it sounds great. The girls say he can join them if he wants - it would be good to have a man with them. Shane isn't sure though.
Just then, Max comes up. He asks Shane if they can have a bit of a talk.
By the river
Max talks to Shane about Danny's paternity - he knows he heard about it from Jim. But Max hasn't really come to talk about that - he's come to talk about Maria. Max still cares about Maria and he doesn't want Shane to blame Maria. Max has come to tell Shane the full story - it's not just Maria's fault.

Episode title: 0059
Australian airdate: 06/06/85
UK airdate: 20/01/87
UK Gold: 21/01/93
Writer:
Director:
Guests: Harry Henderson: Johnny Lockwood
Kim Taylor: Jenny Young
Brad: Rick Ireland
Cleo: Denise Kirby
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Shane asks Max who Danny's real father is. Max tells Shane not to be too hard on Maria.
Max says he can't help thinking of her with some other bloke, but he still loves her.
Scott is helping Kim out. Paul thinks he should tell Jim the situation.
Daphne shouts at her boss saying that he should keep his hands to himself. He warns her not to take him on legally or he'll fight her.
Daphne's grnadfather, Harry Henderson turns up.
Daphne tells her boss she's leaving her job.
Outside Kim's flat
Scott walks by. A bloke on a motorcycle drives up and tells him to stay away from Kim or he's a dead man. Scott tells Brad that Kim is his friend. Brad says Kim is coming back with him. He says that Kim is going to sell her baby - their baby.
Just then, Kim comes back from the shops. She tells Scott that she doesn't know what to do - but she's got to do something. Scott begs her not to make any rash decisions. He gives Kim some money.
When Scott has gone, Brad tells Kim to take no notice of Scott.
Ramsays
Maria is cleaning up when Max comes in and scares her. He says he's training to be a cat burgular(!)
She offers him a coffee. Max has had five calls, but Maria has told them Max can't do it. Maria says that Max can't drive, and she's sick of putting people off. Max says he'll sort something out.
Maria asks how Shane reacted to their talk. Max says that Shane doesn't know when he's coming back. Maria wants to know if Shane hates him. Max says that Shane needs a bit of time to come to terms with things. They start to row, but Max says they've been through this and now they just have to learn to live with it.
Des's
Des thinks Daphne's grandfather is a bit of a rager(!) He says that Daphne's grandfather is a bit short of cash for a world traveller! He's not sure if her grandfather is a world traveller at all. But they agree to give him a good time while he's there. Daphne is taking him sightseeing and then to the Senior Citizen's Centre.
Just then, Julie comes in through the back door.
JULIE: Have you got a parrot here?
Daphne explains about her grandfather's parrot. Apparently Des put it in the garden, next to Julie's bedroom window and it kept her awake all night. Des and Daphne try not to laugh.
JULIE: Some of us workers need our beauty sleep.
DAPHNE: I'm sure *you* do!
Des quickly offers Julie a lift to work.
Des's, later that evening
Daphne is exhausted after taking her grandfather around all day. She says he's a human dynamo! Apparently he met a lady at the Senior Citizen's Centre!
DES: The old devil!
Daphne fills Des in on the rest of their day. Apparently Harry has signed up for kung-fu as well - to teach it!
Harry comes in at that moment and Des tells him that the parrot bit him. He heads off to bed, leaving the parrot on the living room table.
DAPHNE: I think he's rather cute.
DES: Yeah, so was Attila the Hun!
Des's, middle of the night
Des is up because the parrot is squawking. He tries to feed it toast through the bars(!)
DES: Just shut up, you mangy old thing!
He puts a towel over the cage and tells the parrot to drop dead!
Kim's flat
Kim is having a dream and calling out "No!" in her sleep.
Scott and Paul's room
Scott wakes Paul up. He says he was thinking about Kim. Paul guesses that Kim is pregnant. Scott says that it's not his baby - he never touched Kim. Paul can't understand why he's paying for a place for Kim then.
Des's, the following morning
Des knocks on Daphne's door and tells her to come quickly. He tells her that something terrible has happened - the parrot has karked it!
Des is hurriedly dressing to go to get a replacement from the pet shop(!) telling Daphne to hide the parrot.
Harry comes out and Des tries to stop him looking in the cage. Des says the parrot is lying down(!) Daphne suggests that Harry goes out for his job. Des says he'll get down the pet shop straightaway!
Scott and Paul's room
Scott is explaining to Paul about Brad. He says Kim needs help - she's got no-one and she won't go back to her parents. Scott is afraid for Kim with Brad hanging around.
Des's
Des has got the parrot's twin from the pet shop for $50. They look in the cage and the dead parrot's body has gone! They look at each other in puzzlement.
Harry explains that the parrot normally sleeps on its back(!) as if its playing dead.
DES: I knew it! I should have wrung its neck last night!
The parrot seems to have escaped. Harry comes out to get the towel off the cage, but luckily Daphne has got the replacement parrot into the cage. It doesn't squawk though, so Des suggests that it might have laryngitis(!)
When Harry has gone off for his shower, they hear squawking from outside and realise the original parrot is sitting in the tree outside!
Ramsays
Shane has come home, much to Maria's delight. He apologises for all the things he said to Maria - he was pretty upset about Danny's paternity at the time. Maria understands. Shane says he knows what happened now - he'd had no idea what had happened when Max and Maria split up all those years ago. Maria is just glad that things are out in the open. She asks Shane to promise to talk to her in the future - about anything.
Des's
Des has managed to catch Squawker (the original parrot). They put it in the cage and put the replacement one back in the box. Then Des goes outside and releases it(!)
Daphne has a strange phonecall to say "Watch out for Harry's bird"
Just then there's a knock at the door. It's a strange woman who introduces herself as "Harry's bird"! She comes in and hugs Harry. Harry says that Des will pay her taxi(!)
Harry explains that she's the lady he met at the Senior Citizens Centre - but she's not an old woman, she's one of the telephonists!
Ramsays
Danny is pleased to see Shane has come back. He asks him where he's been and he explains he's been camping. Danny had guessed right. They chat about Max.
Shane says that he didn't leave home for nothing - he needs to sort a few problems out. He can't do it here, there's too many pressures. Danny wants to know what the big mystery is. Shane says what Danny doesn't know won't hurt him.
Shane tells Maria that he's off to say hello to Daphne. But he asks her one more question. Why did Maria have an affair with another guy?
MARIA:(shocked) You mean he didn't tell you about the other woman?