Episode title: 0083
Australian airdate: 10/07/85
UK airdate: 23/02/87
UK Gold: 24/02/93
Writer:
Director: Max Varnel
Guests: Philip Martin: Christopher Milne
Loretta Martin: Lyn Semler
Joan Langdon: Catherine Lynch
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Shane tells Max that he wants to move in with him.
Maria tells Terry that Shane didn't cheat on her.
Phil's wife turns up at the bank, much to Julie's shock.
The Bank
Phil's wife introduces herself as Loretta and shakes Julie's hand. She asks Julie to call Phil.
Manager's Office
Julie comes in and tells Phil that his wife has come to see him. He is shocked and sighs heavily.
Julie says that Loretta seems very nice and Phil ought to see her. Julie walks out.
Phil looks at a photo of his two children. Then Julie shows Loretta in. She tries to kiss Phil, he recoils.
The Bank
Julie doesn't know which way is up. She tells Des that Phil's wife has turned up and she seems very nice. She tells Des she's got a bit of a headache and asks him to cover for her. She's clearly extremely upset.
Manager's Office
Phil insists that he wants a divorce from Loretta. She doesn't seems to hear this though and says they can talk over dinner. Also she wants to stay the night with Phil.
PHIL: Loretta, why are you here?
LORETTA: To see a doctor.
She tells Phil that it's nothing - and that she's not pregnant.
The Bank
Phil introduces Loretta to Phil. She tells Des that she's thinking about moving to the city. Phil shows Loretta out, forced to keep up appearances in front of the staff. Then he asks Julie to come into his office.
Manager's Office
Phil tells Julie that appearances can be deceptive with Loretta. But he can't talk tonight because he's got to have dinner with Loretta. Julie is upset that Loretta will be staying over. She tells Phil that he lied to her - he lied about Loretta being an alcoholic on the skids. Phil begs Juliet o trust him, but Julie says he's made a fool of her. She walks out.
Garden of the Robinsons
Julie is crying in Helen's arms. She says that everyone will be laughing at her. Helen says that if Phil has lied about his marriage, it's better that Julie has found out now before it's too late. Julie says it is too late - she can't change how she feels now. She loves him.
Des's
Daphne is clipping a bonsai tree while Des tells her what happened between Julie and Phil. Des tells Daphne that he's going out to dinner. Daphne tries to get the details out of him but Des is tight-lipped.
Max's bedsit
Max is helping Shane move his stuff in - including a small television, much to Max's joy. Max gives Shane a key for his flat. He tells Shane he has to set some ground rules - he has to be up early, so suggests a 9.30pm curfew. Shane isn't very impressed but says he'll work something out. They agree on 11.30pm.
Smuggler's Bar
Des orders and orange juice from a man wearing a very strange bandana. He's waiting for a woman. A nice-looking woman comes in, but greets another man.
Max's bedsit
Shane is finishing his unpacking and generally rolling his eyes at Max(!).
Smuggler's Bar
Des tells the strangely bandana-ed man that he's waiting for a girl, but she's running late. The man suggests that Des crack on to one of the women already in the room(!)
A lady comes over and asks Des if he's been stood up. She asks how old Des is, but just then she's dragged off by her husband(!)
Max's bedsit
Shane is not very impressed when he finds an old diving trophy of his in the wardrobe. Apparently Max bought it back from a pawn shop. When he saw it in the window it reminded him of his dreams for Shane.
MAX:(seriously) Not a hell of a lot that's good in this world, son. There's a lot that's bad. I mean this business with your mother...I suppose I might have handled it better. Lot of good in that family. Now it's gone. ...Thanks for coming, son.
Smuggler's Bar
Des is still waiting at the bar - he's clearly given up. Just then a lady comes up and introduces herself as Joan Langdon. She apologises for last night and for being late tonight. Des is quite taken with her and they sit down to dinner.
Max's bedsit
Max is watching TV while Shane reads a book. He is cooking a leg of lamb for them. But when he takes it out of the oven, the lamb is raw. He forgot to turn the stove on! Shane bursts out laughing and Max joins in.
Smuggler's Bar
Des and Joan are getting on very well, and Des is telling her about Paul's bucks night. Joan tells Des she was really nervous about tonight - she's been on dates with the agency before, but it didn't work out. She is enjoying tonight though.
Joan looks at her watch and Des offers her a lift home.
Outside Joan's house
Des opens the car door for Joan and walks her to her door. He suggests a nightcap, promising that he won't jump on her(!)
Joan's flat
Joan greets a teenager on the sofa - apparently she lives next door. Joan says she's got something to show Des. She opens a bedroom door and two children are asleep in the room.
JOAN: They're mine.

Episode title: 0085
Australian airdate: 12/07/85
UK airdate: 25/02/87
UK Gold: 26/02/93
Writer: John Upton
Director: Max Varnel
Guests: Philip Martin: Christopher Milne
Wendy Gibson: Kylie Foster
Wally Walters: Reg Gorman
Robert Hutchins: David Robson
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Des is surprised that Joan has two kids.
Max insists to Jim that his marriage is over.
Scott and Wendy are out at a Coffee Shop. She puts tequila in their orange juices.
Terry tells Paul that she's over Shane. They have a pash.
Scott can't find his wallet.
Coffee Shop
The waiter isn't impressed that Scott doesn't have any money. He says he's fed up of kids not paying. Scott asks to speak to the manager.
It turns out that the waiter himself is the manager. He says that Scott had better pay his bill or he'll call the cops.
Robinsons
Helen is looking at some pictures before sitting down to play Scrabble with Jim.
Coffee Shop
Scott promises to bring the money tomorrow, but the manager isn't having any of it. The manager sees the tequila in Wendy's bag and tells her off. Scott insists that he'll bring the money in tomorrow - he'll give the manager his address. The manager asks for his phone number so he can give his parents a ring.
Robinsons
Jim is worried about Scott - he hopes Wendy isn't another Kim. Helen tells Jim about Wendy being boy-mad. Jim is not impressed. He's confused too - he thought Wendy was Danny's girlfriend. He resolves to have a word with Scott.
Just then, the phone rings. It's the manager of the restaurant. He puts Scott on the phone and he tells Jim he'll be home a bit late, but doesn't tell him about the missing money.
Coffee Shop
The manager is still suspicious of Scott, but finally agrees that he won't call the cops. He tells Scott that he can work off the meal - he can come in after school for a week and work in the cafe. Scott reluctantly agrees, though he thinks a week is a lot for two meals(!)
Robinsons, the following morning
Lucy asks over breakfast why Julie is acting funny - she doesn't want to do anything. Jim and Helen try to distract her, saying that Julie is just tired. Jim admonishes Scott for getting in late last night. He wants to know who the bloke on the phone was, so Scott explains about the lost wallet. Jim says he would have brought Scott some money, but Scott says he wanted to sort out the problem on his own. Jim is surprised and quite proud(!) He says Scott had better sort out whether Wendy is Danny's girl or his though.
Ramsays
Wendy tells Danny that she had a nice time with Scott and they drank tequila. Danny isn't very impressed. She says she had a good time, but Scott is not very wild(!) Wendy tells Danny that she thinks Danny is nicer than Scott. They arrange to meet at 7pm for their date tonight. But Maria comes in and says that Danny can't go - his homework is too far behind.
Robinsons
Julie is heading off to work and Lucy asks her outright if she's in love - because people in love act funny(!) Helen offers Julie some breakfast and she agrees to a coffee.
Lucy shows Julie her project books, but there's a magazine of naked(ish) man inside the book! Helen isn't perturbed and says that Wendy gave it to Lucy.
Helen tells Julie off - saying that there's nothing unhealthy about a naked body. Helen says she's painted nudes all her life and it's never corrupted her. She thinks Julie should admit that she's upset over Phil.
The Bank
Julie is at work and thanks Des for his help yesterday. He tells Julie off for being sullen and bitchy. Phil comes out and sees that Julie is in a mood. He invites her into his office.
Manager's Office
Phil tells Julie off for being rude to Des - he's the Assistant Manager. Phil tells Julie that they have to discuss the situation between them, but unfortunately a client arrives and prevents them from talking.
Before the client comes in, Julie tells Phil that he lied to her and that's the end of it. Phil insists that his wife has gone back home. He asks her to meet him to talk after work. She agrees.
Ramsays
Lucy comes in and finds Danny hard at work on his homework. She asks Danny if he's in love, much to his surprise! Lucy tells Danny that Julie is in love with someone at the bank and rambles on about Max. Danny tells Lucy to be quiet - he's trying to finish his homework so he can go out tonight.
Danny thinks for a minute then asks Lucy if Scott was late home last night. She says she was - he had a romantic evening! Danny isn't impressed.
Manager's Office
Julie and Phil are talking about their situation. Phil says that Loretta did stay over, but he went to a motel. Julie doesn't believe him - he lied about Loretta being an alcoholic. Phil insists that Loretta has two sides - she got drunk at his flat and came at him with a carving knife. He shows Julie a cut on his arm. Julie is shocked.
(Later)
Phil explains that Loretta came to the city to see a psychiatrist about her drinking problem. But she missed her appointment, refusing to believe that she had a problem at all. Julie is sympathetic to Phil's plight. Phil explains that Loretta has gone home. He doesn't think there's a lot he can do - but he doesn't think she'd hurt the kids. Phil apologises that Julie got stuck in the middle. Julie apologises for accusing Phil of lying. She hugs him and tells him she loves him. Then they have a pash.
Ramsays
Lucy is still rambling on, but Danny has finished his homework now. Maria is just going out, all dressed up.
Manager's Office
Phil sees a photo of Julie in her bag and asks if he can have it. He says it shows the real her - relaxed and natural. They are getting on very well.
Ramsays
Lucy asks Danny if he thinks Maria has a boyfriend. Danny thinks Lucy should go home, but she says she's waiting for Wendy.
There's a knock at the door and Maria rushes to answer it. It's a man who's come to pick Maria up. Danny looks shocked.

Episode title: 0087
Australian airdate: 16/07/85
UK airdate: 27/02/87
UK Gold: 02/03/93
Writer:
Director:
Guests: Terry Inglis: Maxine Klibingaitis
Joan Langdon: Catherine Lynch
Robert Hutchins: David Robson
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Terry tells Daphne that Des's bed hasn't been slept in.
Des's
Daphne can't believe it - Des hardly knows his girlfriend. Terry says that he does now(!) They giggle about the "Ramsay Street Romeo"!
Max's bedsit
Daphne is on the phone for Shane. He says he can't come out tonight - he'd feel guilty leaving Max on his own. Daphne suggests asking Max along as well(!) Shane relents in the end and says he'll come - he'll buy Max a pizza and some beer to keep him sweet.
When Shane gets off the phone, Max has burnt the toast. Shane tells Max off for continually having a go at Daphne. He tells Max that Daphne invited him too and Max is fed up that Shane said no - he has no food in the fridge.
Joan's place
Des is still asleep on the beanbag at Joan's place. Joan wakes him up with a cup of coffee saying the kids have gone to school Des gives Joan a pash.
Ramsays
Terry and Maria are talking about Shane and Max's living arrangements. Maria says she doesn't really mind being on her own.
The phone rings and it's Robert Langdon. She tells him she had a wonderful night last night. She accepts another date with him.
Outside Joan's place
Des is just leaving Joan's place saying he should get into work in time for lunch(!) They agree to go on seeing each other and Des suggests tonight! They have another pash. Des goes to work with a smile on his face(!)
Ramsays
Jim comes in looking for Danny, but apparently he's on a detention. He was going for a game of squash, but Maria explains that Scott is on detention too(!) Maria is trying on a dodgy red dress for her date tonight.
Jim sees a letter on the table and it's from Anna - Maria tells him that Anna is expecting a baby. Jim looks a bit upset but says he's pleased for Anna, she'd make a good mother.
Maria explains that she's off to a Czechoslovakian play tonight. Jim wanders off to do some gardening.
Des's
Terry comes in and tells Daphne she's had a rotten day at work. Paul comes in to pick Terry up to go and play tennis. He tastes her cooking and Daphne explains that Shane is coming round for dinner. Daphne asks Paul if she can hear wedding bells for him and Terry. She also tells him the gossip about Des not coming home last night.
Just then, Des comes in and tells Daphne and Paul off for giggling. He refuses to give them any details about his woman.
PAUL: What's her name?
DES: I'm going to have a shower.
PAUL: Funny name!
Paul suddenly realises he hasn't asked Jim if he can borrow the car, so he rushes off to do so. Des is singing in the shower(!)
Robinsons
Paul rushes in to ask if he can borrow the car. Jim teases him but eventually hands over the keys.
Des's
Des is wrapping a posy of flowers and tells Daphne that his woman's name is Joan and she's great. Des heads off to meet Joan.
When Des has gone, Daphne finds a book by his briefcase titled, "How To Parent". She looks puzzled.
Tennis Court
Paul and Terry have finished their game. Paul suddenly gets serious and tells Terry that she makes him nervous - he never knows what she thinks of him. He says he could very easily fall in love with her, but he doesn't know if the feeling's mutual. Terry says she likes Paul a lot, but she's never sure of her own feelings - everything's really mixed up at the moment. Paul says he just wants to know if he has a chance. Terry kisses him.
Ramsay Street
Maria and Robert have arrived home. He invites her to a guest house on the weekend, but she doesn't think she should. But she changes her mind suddenly and says she will come.
Just then, Maria sees Shane going in to Daphne's. She says that Shane doesn't have a lot of time for her now he's left home.
Des's
Shane has brought Daphne a present - after dinner mints. He gives her a bunch of flowers and says he's looking forward to the football at 8.30pm. Daphne isn't very impressed!
Ramsay Street
Maria is still in Robert's car and sees Max getting out of a taxi.
Des's
Daphne and Shane are having a drink and bargaining about watching the football. They kiss, but just then there's a knock at the door. Daphne is surprised to see Max there, dressed in a suit.
MAX: Well, Daphne, I decided to accept your invitation, despite me son's offer of a free pizza.
DAPHNE: Oh...good.
Max says he's brought some Chinese food and some beer as well. Shane is speechless, but Daphne keeps face and offers Max a drink. They all sit down in the living room rather awkwardly. Max asks Daphne how her work is and she says it's "on again, off again". Max laughs his head off.
When Max has gone to get a beer, Daphne tells Shane to relax - Max is being really good.
Just then Max picks up Des's book, "How To Parent" and loses his rag. Daphne insists she isn't pregnant or trying to trap Shane.
Shane tries to intervene, but Daphne says it's about time she and Max sorted a few things out. She says her job is secure, damn well paid and she'll never have to trap anyone. Shane says the only reason Daphne asked him round was because she felt sorry for him and Shane feels sorry for him too. Max says he's sorry if he was wrong about Daphne, but he shouts at Shane that he can move out tomorrow and then storms out.
DAPHNE: Well. Shall we eat?
But Shane runs after Max.
Ramsay Street
Max sees Maria getting out of the car with Robert.
MAX: Oi! Get your hands off her!
He goes over, taking his jacket off, but Robert punches him first. Max falls to the ground.

Episode title: 0089
Australian airdate: 18/07/85
UK airdate: 03/03/87
UK Gold: 04/03/93
Writer: Wendy Jackson
Director: Andrew Friedman
Guests: Wendy Gibson: Kylie Foster
Philip Martin: Christopher Milne
Joan Langdon: Catherine Lynch
Rodney Langdon: Glendon Vernon
Susan Langdon: Nerolee Vernon
Tim: Mark Neal
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Maria is upset that Max has fought with Robert. Shane is on Max's side.
Julie is happy going out with Philip.
Jim tells Helen that since Phil is married, he thinks Julie will get hurt.
Loretta and Julie have a fight at Phil's flat. Luckily, Phil comes in and breaks it up. He takes Loretta back to the clinic. Julie is very upset.
Robinsons
Scott is reading Playboy instead of doing his homework(!). Wendy comes by to say hello and tells him off for working so hard. She tells him she wants to cheer Scott up by them going out to a band tomorrow night. Scott agrees, even agreeing to pay for the expensive tickets(!)
Ramsays
Wendy comes in and scary music plays. Danny isn't pleased that Wendy has been over to see Scott. He threatens to "flatten Scott's place". Wendy says she and Scott are going out tomorrow night and Danny goes a bit mad. Wendy says she'll handling Scott her own way (in other words, up to her old tricks again!)
Danny suggests he and Wendy go out tomorrow night but Wendy says she can't take Danny away from his homework. They agree to go out later in the week.
Phil's place
Phil comes in and hugs Julie, asking her if she's alright. She clearly isn't alright, but glad that Phil arrived when he did. Phil says that the clinic have calmed Loretta down and the children are with a neighbour so they're OK.
Phil says he can't let this go on - it's not so bad when she's just threatening him, but now she's threatening Julie and the kids too. Phil resolves to get the kids to live with him and apply for custody. Phil says he will have to try to help Loretta too - she's a sick woman and she is still his wife. Julie promises to stand by him and do anything she can to help.
PHIL: Look...when this is all over...I want you to marry me.
JULIE: Marry you?
PHIL: If you'll have me, of course.
Julie hugs him fiercely.
Robinsons
HELEN: You're what?!
JULIE: (beaming) Engaged. Isn't it wonderful.
By the look on Jim's face he doesn't think it's wonderful at all! Julie explains that they'll get engaged after Phil has sorted him wife out. She says that Phil loves her and it's only a matter of time until his divorce comes through. Jim urges her to think about it carefully. Helen is a bit more positive and says she hopes it will all work out.
When Julie has gone, Jim is pretty shell-shocked, saying he'd have thought they'd wait until after Phil was divorced. He doesn't like it at all.
The Bank
Julie is on cloud nine and chatting to Des. Des observes that Julie's moods have been like a yo-yo this last week. She won't tell him her secret though.
Robinsons
Helen is painting when Scott comes in. He takes about Wendy, saying she's a great girl. He heads off to see Dpahne.
When Scott has gone, the phone rings and it's Wendy. Helen explains that Scott has gone over to see Daphne, and then to the Coffee Shop. Wendy hears Danny coming so she quickly says goodbye.
Ramsays
Wendy tells Danny that she's heading over to Daphne's to borrow a record(!)
Des's
Daphne and Scott are chatting about Wendy. Scott explains that Wendy is his girlfriend and she's great. He says it'll be different than it was with Kim. Daphne advises Scott always to think twice, and think again.
Just then, Wendy arrives and arranges to meet Scott at the Coffee Shop after he's finished working - then they can go out straight from there. (Oh, and Danny won't notice her sneaking off with Scott, either! What a coincidence!)
Ramsay Street
Wendy and Scott have their arms round each other. Then they kiss. Danny comes out and sees this, and wrestles Scott to the ground. Scott is about to punch Danny, but Daphne runs out and breaks up the fight. Scott and Danny go off home, leaving Daphne to give Wendy a piece of her mind.
DAPHNE: You really enjoyed that, didn't you?
WENDY: Yeah...so what?
Daphne tells Wendy off for turning Scott and Danny into enemies. Wendy says she doesn't care - Scott and Danny are just little kids. Daphne tells her off and calls her a spoilt brat. Wendy turns nasty and casts aspertions on Daphne's stripping history. She stalks off.
The Bank
Marilyn is suspicious that something is going on between Julie and Phil. Des takes this calmly and says that Julie is very secretive - for all he knows she might have another bloke. Marilyn doesn't think that's the case.
Julie and Phil are talking in a corner, arranging to go out to a restaurant for dinner. She suggests just having dinner at his place again. Phil says he'll cook.
When Julie comes back, Des is looking at a sheet of paper with a drawing of some clothes on it.
DES: Planning on getting married, are we?
JULIE: What?
They chat about marriage in general and Julie tactlessly says that she's still young and at least she's never been jilted at the altar(!)
Ramsays
Wendy comes in in a bit of a strop. Danny goes on about wanting to protect Wendy, but she's not very impressed. She says that Danny shouldn't be fighting. She refuses to go out with Danny tonight, saying she's going out. Danny guesses she's going out with Scott, and eventually Wendy confirms it. Danny is confused, saying he thought Wendy was his girl. She says she'd rather go out with Scott because he acts more grown-up!
Coffee Shop
Scott is waiting on tables wearing a strange poncho-type tunic, so I guess it must be Mexican night again. Wendy comes in, but Scott is running late. A bloke in the cafe comes over and says he recognises Wendy. He sits down with her.
Scott comes over and Wendy introduces the guy as an "old friend".
Phil's flat
Phil and Julie have finshed their meals and are having a post-dinner drink. Phil says that he called in to see Loretta earlier. They had quite a chat about the divorce and it was quite a civilised conversation - apparently she readily agreed to a divorce. Julie is surprised at this, but pleased. Phil assures Julie that everything is going to be fine.
Phil gets a ring out of his pocket and present it to Julie. She's chuffed and puts it on her right ring finger. Phil promises her that it won't be long until they're engaged.
PHIL: How about a toast, eh? To the future Mrs Martin. To you.
Coffee Shop
Wendy is chatting to the bloke - apparently he's a friend of a friend who's tracked her down. Scott is still busy. Wendy says that Scott is not her boyfriend, just the kid next door. The bloke tells her he's going up north tomorrow. Wendy says she might go home herself tomorrow and they discuss meeting up en route!
Scott tells the manager that he needs to go soon to go on his date with Wendy. The manager says he'd better think again - Wendy has gone. And so she has, and the bloke has gone too.

Episode title: 0091
Australian airdate: 22/07/85
UK airdate: 05/03/87
UK Gold: 08/03/93
Writer: Wendy Jackson
Director: Peter Benardos
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Wendy tells Maria that she's going home.
Maria and Max have a row.
Daphne says Joan has improved Des!
Phil gets a call to say that his daughter Debbie as tried to kill herself.
Much later at Phil's place
Phil has come back - apparently Debbie is going to make it. She took some of Loretta's sleeping tablets that were lying around. Julie says maybe it was an accident - Debbie is only Lucy's age after all. But Phil says Debbie was serious - she told Loretta she didn't ever want to wake up. Phil says it's his fault - he should have been there to explain to them about the divorce. Apparently Loretta has bad-mouthed Phil to the kids. Phil is very upset. Julie offers to stay with him tonight, but he says he'll run her home - he'll have to go back to the hospital anyway.
Robinsons, the following morning
Julie is subdued at breakfast. When Helen gets Julie on her own she tries to get her to talk to her, but she isn't ready and goes off to work.
A bloke called Bob has come to see Helen and Jim - he's getting Helen and Jim to witness his will. The talk about their kids and it seems that Bob spoils his boy a bit.
Ramsay Street
Bob's son is outside on a posh bike. Jim thinks the bike looks a bit dangerous for such a small boy. Jim warns him to get off the road because he's getting his car out.
The Bank
Julie can't believe that Phil has come in to work, but he's had to come in to sign something. Phil says that Debbie doesn't believe him when he tells her he loves her. Julie offers to come to the hospital with Phil - not to come in, but just wait outside. Phil tells Julie he loves her. They head off together. Marilyn takes this in, nosily.
Robinsons
Scott is looking forward to jacking in his job at the Coffee Shop tonight. Helen tells him to be nice.
Ramsay Street
Scott is nearly run over by Bob's son on his bike.
The Hospital
Julie is waiting outside for Phil when Loretta gets out of a taxi. Loretta says she'd like to talk to Julie. She tells Julie to leave them alone. Julie says Loretta has had enough chances. Loretta says that Phil and the kids are her whole life and she doesn't want to lose them. Julie says she already has - if she cares so much she wouldn't be drinking. Loretta says she couldn't cope with a successful husband and turnd to drinking to give her confidence. But she does care for Phil very much.
Julie says she didn't take Phil away from her, and she loves him. Loretta says she's going to the clinic tomorrow and she needs her family with her.
LORETTA: You have your family, Julie. Please, give me a chance to have mine.
After a few minutes, Julie follows Loretta into the hospital. She peeps round the door of Debbie's hospital room and sees Phil and Loretta reassuring her together. Julie turns and leaves. Reluctantly she turns everything over in her mind and looks like she's trying to make a difficult decision.
Coffee Shop
Scott is not having fun.
Robinsons
Julie comes in looking upset. Jim and Helen try to get her to talk, saying that Phil isn't having a good effect on her. But Julie still doesn't want to talk.
Coffee Shop
Scott is run off his feet, The manager comes over and says that Scott has paid his debt off, so he'd like to offer him a paid after-school job. Scott is pleased and accepts.
Robinsons
Phil comes round and Jim answers the door. Jim doesn't call Julie straight away - he wants Phil to tell him what's going on. When Jim goes off to get Julie, Helen and Phil sits down. Phil says Julie means a lot to him and he wouldn't hurt her for the world. Just then Julie comes out and Jim and Helen retire to the garden.
Julie tells Phil through tears that it's over. She talked to Loretta about them and Julie has realised that it would be awful for Loretta to lose her family. Loretta and the children need Phil. Also she saw Phil with Loretta and Debbie at the hospital - the kids need Phil and Loretta together as a family. Julie explains how jealous and awful she was when Jim wanted to marry Anna. She thinks the kids will be the same with her.
PHIL: Julie, I love you! I want to make a life with you!
JULIE: And I love you, alright. But there are three other people who love and need you more.
Julie says that Phil and Loretta have a good chance of holding their family together and they shouldn't throw it away. Julie takes off the engagement ring Phil gave her, but he tells her he wants her to keep it. Julie says through tears that she couldn't bear to.
JULIE: Goodbye, Philip.
PHIL: Julie...
JULIE: It's alright (tries not to cry) Go, please.
Garden of the Robinsons
Jim is beside himself with worry - all he wants is for Julie to be happy, to find a decent man and be happy. Just then Phil comes out looking very depressed. He walks past Jim and Helen without a word.
Jim makes to go into the house but Helen says Julie will need some time on her own, so she sends him off to pick Lucy up.
Helen goes into the house and hugs Julie.
Ramsay Street
As Jim drives down the road, Bob's son darts out on his bike and Jim has to brake sharply...

Episode title: 0093
Australian airdate: 24/07/85
UK airdate: 9/03/87
UK Gold: 10/03/93
Writer:
Director:
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Jim advises Bernie Sutton to ride his bike on the left side of the road.
Julie tells Des that she's resigning from the bank.
Helen and Lucy tells Jim that they've heard Bernie Sutton has had an accident - he's been killed riding his bike.
Ramsay Street, some days later
Jim and Maria get out of Jim's car wearing black - they've been to Bernie's funeral. It's even more tragic that Bernie's mother can't have any more children.
Max and Terry drive up in his plumbing van. Max tells Maria that it's a terrible thing about Bernie. Maria asks Max if Shane is angry with her - he hasn't been in touch at all. Max says it's nothing to do with him - he hardly sees Shane himself - most of the time he's out "cavorting with that stripper". Maria asks Max to talk to Shane - Danny misses him if nothing else. Max says he won't interfere - they'll have to sort things out on his own.
Jim sees Danny on the street and they talk about Bernie. Danny tells Jim he's a bit annoyed with Shane - they never see him now since he's moved in with Max.
Just then, Bob Sutton comes over. He's come to thank Jim for coming to the funeral. Also he tells Jim that he owes him an apology - every day of his life he'll regret not listening to Jim's advice about road safety. His son is dead because he told him to ride into the traffic. Jim says that the school is starting a bike training course. Bob appreciates Jim's involvement in this and he recognises his own stupidity. Jim offers his support to Bob and his wife and they shake hands.
When Bob has gone, Paul comes up and tells Jim that he's invited Terry over tonight.
Joan's place
Des is playing with the kids, pretending to be a tiger. The kids obviously love him.
Later, when the kids have gone to play in their room, Des sits down, exhausted. Joan thanks Des for taking them all to the zoo today. Joan says they'll come over to his house on the bus tonight. Des hadn't realised things were so tough. Joan says she gets $280 a fortnight, so there isn't a lot left over for things like taxis. Des says Joan deserves a better deals than that. He gives her money for a cab. Joan says she doesn't want Des to think he's using her, but he says that's the last thing he'd think of her.
Des's
Daphne and Terry are chatting about what Joan might be like. Just as Des and Paul come in, Terry opens a letter and is very pleased by the contents. Her divorce has come through!
They all tease Des about his date this evening. Des plays along saying that "Rod and Jane" are coming too. The others take Rod and Jane to be adults, so they look very worried when Des says Rod and Jane will be wanting to get straight into bed so he'd better go and make it up(!)
Max's bedsit
Shane answers the door to Danny. He's pleased to see him. Danny gets straight to the point and says that Shane is upsetting Maria by not coming round. Shane says he didn't know he was upsetting her - he's just been a bit thoughtless. He says he'll make things up with Maria.
Danny asks how things are at the bedsit. Shane says it's awful living conditions, but if he doesn't stand by Max, who will? Shane has wrapped up a present for Max. He tells Danny it's his secret weapon.
Des's
Joan and the kids are there and have been introduces to Paul, Terry and Daphne. They're all getting along well playing animal games. Paul and Terry head off. Paul tells Des that Joan seems really nice.
Daphne heads off too. She tells Des quietly to be careful - Des is a pretty good catch for someone in Joan's situation.
When everyone has gone, Des and Joan sit down happily together. Joan says she was really nervous about meeting Des's friends, but they are nice people.
Ramsays
Maria and Danny are watching television when the phone rings - it's Shane. He invites Maria to go out to dinner with him tomorrow night. She is very pleased and accepts. Shane tells her it's about time they had a bit of a chat.
Danny has only heard one side of the conversation so Maria winds him up saying she's going out for dinner with a young man. He doesn't look pleased, but Maria lets him off the hook and tells him she's going out with Shane. Danny looks very relieved.
Max's bedsit
Max has just come back from the pub. Shane gives him the present. It's an anti-snoring pillow. Max refuses to use it, but Shane says Max could just try it. Max has a go at Shane for always going out with Daphne. Shane says that he's going out with Maria tomorrow night. He tells Max that he should get his life organised - he can't go on living in the bedsit forever. If he really wants a divorce from Maria, he's got to start enjoying life again and not fighting it.
Des's
Des has rung a taxi to pick up Joan and the kids. Joan thanks Des for a wonderful dinner. Des asks Joan how she'd feel about moving in with him. He knows it's a bit impulsive but he's fallen in love with Joan. Joan looks a bit shocked. She says she doesn't know if she loves Des yet - she can't move in with him though, because of the kids. The kids need stability, even if it is just her and the flat. If she moved in with someone, she'd have to be sure - sure enough to marry someone at least. She wants them to carry on the way they are, to see how things turn out.
Robinsons
Paul and Terry are chatting about Des and Joan. Terry is a bit despondent about marriage - she and Joan are both divorced, and Max and Maria nearly are. Paul asks Terry about Shane again, but she says she doesn't love Shane any more. They have a pash, but just then Des comes round and interrupts them.
DES: What a woman!
Des sits between Paul and Terry and invites himself for a coffee(!) When Terry has gone to make it, Paul tells him off for having the worst sense of timing(!)
Des tells Paul that he's head-over-heels in love with Joan and doesn't know what to do. He says if you're in love you shouldn't hang about. They both look thoughtful. Des thanks Paul for helping him to make up his mind. Paul says that Des has helped him to make up his mind too.

Episode title: 0095
Australian airdate: 26/07/85
UK airdate: 11/03/87
UK Gold: 12/03/93
Writer: Penny Fraser
Director: Peter Benardos
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Des and Daphne row about Des and Joan's relationship.
Maria feels a bit sorry for Max being all alone. She and Shane call round to Max, only to find him drunk with one of his neighbours(!)
Helen finds a letter in Lucy's bag. Jim opens it and says they have a problem with Lucy.
Robinsons
Apparently Lucy has got an eye problem and the teacher wants Jim to take her to a specialist. Jim hopes Lucy hasn't inherited his problem - he had to wear glasses for a year when he was a kid and hated it. Jim says he'll take the day off work to take Lucy to the optician.
Joan's place
Joan is a bit preoccupied. Des gets her to tell him what's wrong by tickling her(!) Joan tells Des that she has to move out of the flat - the owner wants to move back in. She says she'll find somewhere but she's only got four weeks. Des says he'll help her sort it out.
Robinsons, the following morning
Helen tells Lucy that she's not going to school today. She's initially pleased, but when she hears she's going to the optician she is suspicious. She says there's nothing wrong with her eyes, but Helen says it's just a checkup.
Opticians
Lucy has had her test with the optician and tells Jim excitedly about it. Apparently Lucy has a very slight astigmatism - it's nothing to worry about. But she'll have to wear glasses for a while, so things don't get worse when she gets older. Lucy isn't all that chuffed on the idea, but goes off with Helen to look at frames.
Later at the Robinsons
Lucy is wearing bright red glasses and is on the phone to a friend of hers. Apparently Lucy has been picked to be Sleeping Beauty and Simon Bond is going to be Prince Charming! She's very pleased indeed. Scott says that he's never seen Sleeping Beauty wearing glasses(!) Lucy looks a bit downcast so he hastily reassures her that she looks beautiful in her glasses. Lucy is upset - she thinks people are going to laugh at her. She takes off her glasses and bangs them on the table.
Helen comes in and Scott tells Helen what happened. Helen goes off to try to repair the damage.
(Later)
Jim isn't pleased with Scott - he tells him he'd better fix things with Lucy or else. Lucy is still sulking. Scott tries to tell her that he was just teasing about the glasses.
Lucy refuses point blank to take the glasses to school because they might not let her play Sleeping Beauty. Helen rings up the teacher to ask her what the situation is. The teacher explains to Lucy on the phone that it's fine for her to still play Sleeping Beauty. Lucy happily puts her glasses back on and heads off to school.
(After school)
Lucy has taken her glasses off again. She says that she doesn't want to be Sleeping Beauty any more. Apparently Simon Bond called her "four-eyes" and other names. She says that Simon won't kiss her in the play and that's the whole point of Sleeping Beauty - to be woken with a kiss.
LUCY: I wish I was dead!
(In the evening)
Scott heads off to see Danny while Lucy reads her book without her glasses. She admits that some words go a bit blurry and she gets a headache sometimes though. Jim says she has to wear her glasses to help her out. Lucy goes over to borrow something for a school project from Daphne.
Des's
Lucy and Daphne have a bit of a chat. Lucy suddenly looks interested in Daphne's reading glasses. They chat about glasses and whether men still ask Daphne out. Daphne says that of course they do. Lucy explains about the school play and Daphne says that Simon doesn't sound like much of a Prince Charming(!) Daphne suggests that maybe the play could get another Prince Charming instead of another Sleeping Beauty - one that doesn't mind kissing Lucy.
DAPHNE: It's something ever woman learns at some stage in her life. Men take a lot longer to grow up.
LUCY: I know what you mean.
Lucy heads off with the stuff for her project.
Joan's place
The kids are in bed now. Joan still looks worried but Des cheers her up a bit. Joan says that Des is very good to her - a divorcee with two children.
Des sits Joan down to ask her something. In fact, he gets down on his knees.
DES: I've been thinking about this for a while. And...um...how would you feel about marrying me, Joan?
JOAN: I'm very flattered that you've asked me.
DES: But...?
JOAN: I've got to be completely honest with you Des. I like you a lot. Better than any man since my husband. But it's not love. Not yet, anyway.
Des looks a bit downcast. He says that Joan could love him in time, but Joan doesn't want to rush into another commitment - Des needs a wife who can give him 100% emotionally. Joan isn't ready for that yet.
Des asks Joan if she could come to love him in time. She thinks she could - she thinks any woman could. Des thinks that that's enough to give it a go.
DES: Look, I love you, very much. And I want to look after you and the kids.
JOAN: Well...if you can accept what I've told you. I am very fond of you.
DES: Does that mean yes?!
JOAN: It sure does!
DES: Great!
He pins Joan down on the sofa for a kiss!
Robinsons, the following morning
Lucy is in a good mood this morning, and puts her glasses on. She tells Helen she's better get another paid with tinted lenses, so she doesn't have to squint on sunny days.
JIM: What brought this on?
LUCY: Dad, do you think I'm sexy?!
JIM: Er...yes, very...
Helen asks if Lucy had a revelation in the night(!) Lucy explains that she and Daphne had an in-depth talk about men and women. Helen says Jim had better buy Daphne a nice bunch of flowers!

Episode title: 0097
Australian airdate: 30/07/85
UK airdate: 13/03/87
UK Gold: 16/03/93
Writer: Sally Webb
Director: Peter Andrikidis
Guests: Terry Inglis: Maxine Klibingaitis
Joan Langdon: Catherine Lynch
Richard Morrison: Peter Flett
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka
Recap
Daphne tells Des she's been a selfish brat. She wishes him well and says they'll always be mates.
Danny wins some tickets.
Max is upset - he thinks Maria has a boyfriend.
Maria and Danny get home from the theatre and find they have been robbed. Everything is gone.
Robinsons
Danny runs in and tells Jim that they've been robbed. He comes over with Danny to help.
Ramsays
Maria has rung the police when Danny and Jim arrive back. Just about everything is missing - Maria's jewellery and all Danny's electronic gear.
Jim gets suspicious about the theatre tickets they won - it sounds like a bit of a coincidence. He suggests Danny rings the radio station to check.
Maria says they are insured, but her jewellery is irreplaceable. She thinks about it and thinks she didn't lock the deadlocks properly - would that affect their claim?
Danny comes back from ringing the radio station - they don't know anything about free tickets.
Ramsays, the following morning
The place has been tidied up. A man comes round to see Maria from the insurance. His name is Richard Morrison. They chat about the deadlocks and he says there's no mention of them in the policy - the deadlocks were installed after they took out the policy. He says he won't mention them to the company if Maria doesn't. Maria is very relieved. She offers him a cup of coffee but he says that perhaps they could have one when they're finished with the work.
Des's
Des is shocked that Maria forgot to put the deadlocks on.
DAPHNE: Des. What are you going to do about your mother?
DES: Volunteer her as an astronaut?
Daphne wants to know if Des is going to tell her that he's getting married.
DAPHNE: Is she coming to the engagement party?
DES: I thought I'd keep it as a happy affair.
Daphne thinks Des is being unreasonable. She thinks maybe Eileen is lonely and only acts that way to get attention. Des says she's a selfish, moralistic old cow and tells Daphne not to get sucked in by Eileen.
Ramsays
Maria and the insurance man are chatting in a friendly way. The claim is looking quite good. He's surprised that Maria has grown up children. Maria explains that she was married too young and she and her husband are separated. She shows Richard out. On the doorstep, he asks Maria if he can take her out to dinner. Maria accepts and they agree on tonight.
Robinsons - front garden
Helen is painting when Maria comes up to ask what she can make for the party. Helen notices Maria's good mood and she explains about the good insurance claim. Helen picks up on "Richard" and Maria admits that she's going out to dinner with him tonight. Helen is quite pleased - it's just dinner.
Ramsays
Maria is getting ready to go out. Danny is moping round - all his electronic stuff has been stolen. Maria suggests that he gets on with study - he's got exams in a couple of weeks. Danny thinks Maria is going out with Richard to get more on the insurance claim(!)
Restaurant
Maria and Richard have arrived. They chat over dinner about their ex-spouses - Richard too is separated from his wife, divorced in fact. But he never had kids and that's something he'll always regret. Maria thins they are getting a bit personal considering they've only just met.
Outside the Ramsays
Richard is saying goodnight to Maria. He kisses her hand.
Ramsays
Danny is studying when Maria comes in. Maria doesn't think that she'll be seeing Richard again. Danny thinks he was a bit of a dag anyway! Maria says they didn't have very much in common.
The phone rings and it's Richard calling from a telephone box down the street! Maria tells him she enjoyed herself and agrees to see him again on Friday night. She tells Danny she's changed her mind(!)
Des's, the following morning
Terri is showing Daphne the dress she's going to wear to the party. They chat about Des's engagement and Eileen. Daphne's not sure that Joan even knows that Eileen has got a mother(!)
Joan's place
Joan tells Des that the kids are at the babysitters. She's a bit nervous about meeting Des's friends. Des gives her a present - an engagement ring. They have a pash.
Robinsons
The party is in full swing, but Des and Joan haven't arrived yet.
Helen asks Maria about her date.
Des and Joan arrive and Des introduces her to everyone. The girls admire her engagement ring, all apart from Julie who says Des should have got a diamond, not a sapphire(!)
The boys talk about Des's bucks night and says they'll have to get another stripper because Daphne's "family" now!
Des asks Paul to be his best man again and he accepts happily.
Later, Jim makes a toast to Des and Joan. Des makes a speech too. He tells them they've all become like family to him and that he thinks he's got the right girl in Joan. Julie looks a bit upset as he makes a toast.
Jim follows Julie into the living room and finds her trying not to cry. He talks to her sympathetically and says she shouldn't bottle up the thing with Phil, it's not good for her. He tells her that lots of relationships don't work out, but she can't allow that to make her bitter. Julie says that the pain is too much to bear.
JULIE: Dad - is this how you felt about Anna?
She apologises profusely to Jim. He says that sometimes you have to be philosophical about these things. Julie starts to sob and cries in Jim's arms. She feels like she'll never be happy again.

Episode title: 0099
Australian airdate: 01/08/85
UK airdate: 17/03/87
UK Gold: 18/03/93
Writer:
Director:
Guests: Terry Inglis: Maxine Klibingaitis
Joan Langdon: Catherine Lynch
Eileen Clarke: Myra de Groot
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka
Recap
Maria has been out on a date with Richard and enjoyed herself.
Daphne invites Eileen over to dinner.
Max and Maria clash.
Eileen is shocked to find that Joan has two children.
Des's
Joan is surprised that Des didn't mention the children, but not as much as Eileen who is furious. She says it's no wonder Des didn't tell her - he wouldn't dare to!
Joan sends the kids out to play so that she and Eileen can talk. Eileen tells her that she's appalled that Des is marrying a divorcee with two children. She accuses Joan of being a gold-digger. She says that she'll do everything she can to stop the marriage.
Joan's
Des comes round to see Joan at lunchtime. She tells Des that she's met Eileen and how rude Eileen was to her. She says Eileen practically called her a scarlet woman. Des is furious and says that he's not taking any more rubbish from Eileen - he's not going to have anything more to do with her, ever. Eileen had her chance and she blew it - the wedding will go ahead without her.
Des's
Shane and Daphne are having lunch. Shane says that Max is being all mopey - he was the one who left Maria, so he can't be upset now Maria has found another bloke. Daphne says that things can't be easy for Max.
Des comes in and tells Daphne about Eileen insulting Joan. Daphne is shocked. Des blames Daphne for sticking her nose in in the first place! Shane defends Daphne saying she was only trying to help. Daphne says she just couldn't stand Des and Eileen not speaking.
Robinsons
Terry is looking at flats in the paper, but everything is very expensive. Paul suggests she rents Max's toolshed(!) Paul tells her that he doesn't want her to go very far - he'd miss her too much.
Park
Daphne has arranged to meet Eileen. She tells Eileen that she's behaved appallingly towards Joan. She tells Eileen that she'd better get her act together and accept Joan, or she'll never see Des again.
Max's bedsit
Max and Terry are just finishing work. Terry is still looking for a flat, but it's very difficult.
Shane comes in wearing his nice chauffeur's suit. Shane suggests Terry moves in with Max(!)
Terry goes a bit quiet, and when Shane has gone, Max asks her if she's still keen on Shane. Terry insists she isn't.
Des's
Daphne answers the door to Eileen. Eileen has decided that Daphne was right, and she's come to make amends with Des. Des isn't pleased to see her at all and tells her off for hurting Joan. Eileen says it was a big shock to find out about the children. But she'll do her best to accept Joan and the children from now on. Des is pleased, but says that there are a couple of things still to sort out.
First, he won't be able to keep subsidising Eileen after he's married, so he wants Eileen to start looking for a part-time job. It's not healthy for her to sit around all day - she needs to get out and meet people. He wants Eileen to stop building her whole world around Des and find her own life. Eileen agrees to start thinking about getting a job.
Secondly, he wants Eileen to apologise to Joan. Eileen protests, but Des is firm - she must apologise tonight.
They hug. Daphne hands Eileen a glass and a bottle of wine!
Joan's
Des and Eileen come around to see Joan. Eileen's apology sort of sticks in her throat, but Joan is generous and tells Eileen they can forget all about their row. She insists that Eileen and Des stay for dinner.
Des's
Terry is still flat hunting. She tells Daphne that she'll have to start looking soon too. Daphne asks if Terry is OK - she's been very subdued lately. Terry says she's depressed all the time and she can't help it. Daphne says maybe a change is what she needs.
Joan's
Eileen, Des, Joan and the kids are having dinner. The kids are being a bit forward and want to show Eileen their Atari! Des encourages Eileen to go and have a look.
EILEEN: If I must. Come, children. Take me to your Atari!
When they've gone, Joan tells Des off for being mean to his mother. He says he enjoyed it(!)
Max's bedsit
Max is watching bowls on TV looking very bored indeed! So he switches it off and starts pottering round the bedsit.
Shane comes in with some Chinese takeaway, which cheers Max right up!
Des's
Paul and Terry are washing up. Paul says they'll go flat hunting tomorrow. But Terry says there's no point - she's decided to throw her job in and move to the country.