Episode title: 0142
Australian airdate: 01/10/85
UK airdate: 18/05/87
UK Gold: 18/05/93
Writer:
Director:
Guests: Bess Robinson: June Salter
Douglas Blake: James Condon
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Douglas can't find a place for Helen's exhibition.
Jim rows with his mother.
Robinsons, the following morning
Helen thinks Jim should apologise to Bess, but Jim says there's nothing to apologise for. Helen says that Jim could have been kinder in his words, but he says he can't take it back now. He says his mother should have been more like Anne was, but Helen says that everyone is different. Jim says that he'll talk to Bess next time she's in town. Helen tells him to talk to her before she leaves. Jim says he's off on a business trip anyway.
When Jim has gone, Scott comes into the kitchen and starts moping around. He's upset that Bess is leaving. He says he'll never forgive Jim for sending her away.
Scott's room
Scott is upset.
Kitchen
Helen tells Jim that Scott is very upset. Jim doesn't want to talk about Bess - he says she's always come and gone whenever she pleases. Helen says that Jim has hurt Bess terribly and he shouldn't be so angry. Helen urges him to call Bess. Jim says he'll call from work if he has time.
HELEN: Make time!
Ramsays
Shane asks Danny if he'd like a driving lesson this afternoon - but in the van, not the work Mercedes. Danny doesn't think Max will lend the ban.
Just then, Max comes in and Shane puts the question to him.
MAX: Promise not to break it? OK.
Danny is surprised but pleased. He tells Shane that Max is getting more and more human every day!
Outside No.32
Paul and Terry are saying goodbye - Paul is off to the airline. Shane offers Paul a lift in the company car - he's got to go into the city anyway.
Ramsays
Max rings Miss Drew in the French department. They row about Max doing Danny's homework for him.
MAX: How dare you fail me! My French is better than yours anyday. I want a re-mark!
MISS DREW: I beg your pardon, Mr Ramsay? I got my degree at the Sorbonne in Paris.
MAX: Yeah, well I learnt mine from a Czechoslovakian! Now you can't get any more foreign than that, can you!
Miss Drew says that Max's French isn't that good and she won't give him a re-mark. She also accuses Max of being the type of plumber that charges exorbitant prices for shoddy work. She says that all plumbers are crooks and thieves.
Max takes exception at this, but Miss Drew hangs up.
MAX: Flaming teachers!
MISS DREW: Hate plumbers!
Robinsons
Terry comes in and apologises about Paul's bad words last night. Helen says that was nothing compared to the rest of the ructions last night!
Terry admits that she hasn't really thought about having children and Helen warns Terry not to let Paul talk her into it if it isn't what she wants. Terry invites Helen to come into town with her to go window shopping and have a bit of lunch.
Just then Douglas rings up. He invites Helen to meet him later. Helen asks Terry if they can make it tomorrow - Douglas has found a gallery for her exhibition!
No.32
Dodgy Charles approaches the house and knocks on the door. Terry answers it, but with the chain on. She won't let him in despite his protests. Charles says that Terry is putting them both in danger by hanging on to the tape. Terry says that he having it keeps him from harming her.
She lets him in and she says she won't give him the tape. He says that "Robert" will kill them both if he realises that the tape even exists. Charles says that Terry is on the tape too, but she insists she didn't do anything. Charles says that Robert is killing people for less than they are doing. He says he'll lose everything if the tape comes into the open.
CHARLES: I won't give up.
TERRY: And I won't give in.
A Coffee Shop
Helen is really pleased about the gallery - apparently, it's perfect. Douglas says he'll start organising programmes and publicity - and he'll pay for it all.
Also, Douglas has a proposition for Helen - a day in the country with a picnic to get to know each other properly. She agrees, but later in the week, when Bess has left Erinsborough - she wants to be around until then.
Solicitor's Office
Bess is signing some forms. The solicitor, Edward, tells Bess that he'll miss her. Bess says that she's cheated better odds before - she might even stay round for years.
EDWARD: It'll be a greyer world without you, my dear.
Bess asks Edward to keep something for Jim - his father's war medals. She takes out the war correspondent badge out though, to give to Scott. They chat about families and Bess says that Jim has suffered more than she'd realised. She can't excuse herself - she should have noticed Jim's resentment.
EDWARD: He loves you.
BESS: I hope so.
Scott's room
Danny is moaning that Miss Drew gave him a hard time in class today(!) He's excited about his driving lesson, but Scott is distracted. Danny guesses that it's about Bess. Scott says that he can't let Bess go without his father knowing about her illness.
Just then Bess comes in and Danny heads off for his driving lesson. Bess gives Scott her war correspondent badge. He thanks her, but wishes she didn't have to give it to anybody. Scott asks Bess to stay - it's only Jim that's driving her away.
SCOTT: I might never see you again.
BESS: There has to be a last time for everything.
Bess says she's been along time, and her instinct is telling her to go. They hug. Scott asks her to stay for dinner tonight, but Bess won't. She suggests a farewell dinner for tomorrow.
Ramsay Street
Danny gets into the van, but Shane has to go back into the house to answer the phone.
(Later)
Max comes up the street and finds the van empty with a big scratch up to the side of it.
MAX: Danny!
Ramsays
Max comes in in a temper, and this isn't helped by Miss Drew ringing at that moment! She asks him for a truce.
MAX: Oh year? What's in it for me?
MISS DREW: Er...possible re-marking of your French essay?
MAX:(suspiciously) What's in it for you, then?
MISS DREW: A plumber that might be able to fix the knock in my drain pipes.
MAX: Ha! You've got a cheek!
He agrees to the deal though - providing she does the re-mark fair and square.
He puts the phone down.
MAX: The old battleaxe! I'll fix her pipes, alright!
He hasn't realised as viewers have that Miss Drew is actually attractive and fairly young! Do I see romance on the horizon?!
MAX:(remembering) DANNY!
Robinsons
Danny is playing chess in the kitchen. Scott is upset about Bess's condition, but he doesn't feel angry about it all anymore. He hopes that Bess will tell Jim the truth before she leaves.
Jim is looking for a folder and ropes Scott in to help.
Max comes in and immediately starts shouting at Danny about the van. Jim admits that it was him - he swerved because Basil was on the road. He asks Max to get him a quote and he'll fix him up.
The wind is taken out of Max's sails. Danny tells him that he didn't have the driving lesson - Shane had to go to work. Max offers to take Danny through the driving rules while he knocks up tea for them - he thinks it's his turn.
When Danny and Max have left, Jim is still looking for the yellow folder. He's going on a business trip tomorrow afternoon. Scott is horrified that Jim will miss the farewell dinner for Bess. Jim says he's sure they won't miss his presence.

Episode title: 0144
Australian airdate: 03/10/85
UK airdate: 20/05/87
UK Gold: 20/05/93
Writer: Jill James
Director: Mandy Smith
Guests: Eileen Clarke: Myra de Groot
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Daphne bumps into a woman in the dark who screams.
Clarkes
Daphne puts the light on and finds the woman is Sarah, who she recognises from the bank. Sarah says that Des invited her to stay and strops off to bed.
Clarkes, the following morning
Daphne asks Des if he's got something going with Sarah. Just then Sarah comes out and Daphne glowers at her. Sarah says she's moved in with them, thanks to Des. Daphne doesn't look pleased.
Des tries to go to work in his pyjamas so he won't have to face The Wrath Of Daphne(!) but she calls him back to get the whole story. Des explains that Sarah is his first cousin, but Daphne says that he still should have asked her about Sarah moving in. Des insists that it's only a temporary arrangement.
No.32
Terry is bored when Paul is away at work. She says all her friends are working so she has no company. Paul suggests she goes round to see Daphne.
When Paul has gone, the phone rings and it's Mad Charles. He's ringing to see if she's changed her mind about the tape. Terry hangs up.
Ramsays
Shane is clearing up when Paul comes round (Shane is giving him a lift). Paul helps him to wash up. The kitchen is a bit of a mess as the Ramsay boys struggle to get used to domestic bliss.
Danny comes in and is annoyed to find that all his clothes are crinkled.
Miss Drew's place
Max arrives and is stunned to find that she is young and attractive. She shows him in to start the plumbing job. They chat in French. Luckily I speak French, so I know that they introduce themselves and tell each other use their first names (Miss Drew's first name is Kate) Kate offers Max a cup of coffee and a croissant and he asks if he can have bread with Vegemite(!) instead.
Max listens to the water pipes and says, "Zut, alors!"
Then they switch back to English and Kate says that if he can fix the pipes, she'll not only re-mark his essay, but she'll come over and fix Max the best meal he's ever had! Max is pleased.
A road
Mad Charles is at the shops. He sees Daphne, and it turns out they know each other! He offers to buy her a coffee and puts her things in the boot of his car. (Oh dear, be careful, Daphne!)
The Bank
Des and George are having a problem at work - something isn't right. But George is distracted and is thinking about Eileen. He's arranged to meet her for lunch and doesn't want to be late after what happened last time!
DES: George? Give her a kiss for me, will you?
Clarkes
Daphne arrives home and Terry follows her in. She wants to know how Daphne knows Charles - she saw him drop Daphne off.
Terry thinks Daphne and Charles are in cahoots. Daphne doesn't know what Terry is talking about. Daphne says that Father Barry couldn't run the centre without Charles - he's a wealthy businessman who donates a lot of money to charity. Daphne thinks he's a nice, charming man.
TERRY: I used to think that once.
Daphne says that she's having dinner with Charles tonight. Terry storms out.
A restaurant
Eileen is fussing over George (he is still recouperating). Eileen puts her bag down on George's foot and hurts him. George keeps bringing his wife up, much to Eileen's displeasure. George tells Eileen about the bank and how he and Des will have to work on something at home tonight and she gets stroppy. She decides to head off. George is very confused.
No.32
Eileen comes round to see Terry. She wants to borrow some herbs because she is cooking a gourmet dinner for George and Des as a surprise(!) Eileen busies herself cleaning up No.32, but stops short when she finds a book called "The Sacred Sex". She heads off.
Miss Drew's place
Max has fixed Miss Drew's water pipes and she is very pleased. She has finished Max's remark and he has 55/100. She says she's marked Max hard to teach him a lesson about doing Danny's homework in the future. When Max is leaving, Miss Drew (Kate) tells him that if the pipes haven't banged before the weekend, she will make him a fantastique French meal. Max is chuffed.
KATE: If and when your plumbing works.
MAX: You know...in a strange sort of way, I'm hoping it won't...
KATE: So am I.
MAX: See you.
KATE: Au revoir.
Max goes off with a smile on his face.
Clarkes
Eileen is putting the finishing touches to her meal.
The Bank
Des and George are still poring over their work. Sarah comes up and asks Des what the problem is. Des says that half the deposits haven't shown off on the Head Office print out. Sarah says maybe the backup has been disconnected. Des and George realise that is indeed what has happened. They sit down for a long night of work.
Clarkes
Eileen is sitting alone at the dinner table.
The Bank
Des is exhausted - his brain won't function anymore. They decide to get a takeaway.
Clarkes
There's a knock at the door and Eileen answers it. It's Max. He's looking for Des to chat about his account. Eileen is in a temper about Des and George being missing.
Eileen drags Max in and says that she wants to apologise for the dreadful things she said to Max about his wife. Max tells her to forget it - he's no longer upset. Just then, Max smells the dinner and a look of longing comes over his face. Eileen takes Max through the menu and his mouth starts to water.
MAX: You know Eileen, it's a shame you've got noone to appreciate your finer points.
EILEEN: Mr Ramsay. Would you care to join me if you have nothing better to do.
MAX: Can't think of a flaming thing!
They sit down to eat. Max is chuffed! (What a good day he is having!)
Ramsays
Shane and Danny are fed up that Max hasn't come home to cook dinner tonight. Danny says he's sick of being on a permanent diet and goes to rustle something up.
Clarkes
Max is enjoying his dinner. They chat about divorce and Max says that the boys don't seem to understand. Max says that Danny is having trouble understanding why Max can't cook as well as Maria.
Max says that George doesn't strike him as the kind of guy who would stand Eileen up. Eileen explains that it was a surprise dinner.
The Bank
Des and George have finished and shake hands on a good job. They decide to go for an icecream on the way home.
Ramsays, the following morning
Danny is starving.
DANNY: I tell you, Shane. If Dad doesn't put something in the fridge soon, I'm going to faint!
He claims he is suffering from malnutrition.
Just then, Eileen comes round with a picnic basket.

Episode title: 0146
Australian airdate: 07/10/85
UK airdate: 22/05/87
UK Gold: 24/05/93
Writer:
Director: Mark Piper
Guests: Eileen Clarke: Myra de Groot
George Young: Alan Cassell
Philip Martin: Christopher Milne
Sister: Marina Sinclair
Doctor: Tom Travers
Night Sister: Jane Hopkins
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Eileen becomes the Ramsays' housekeeper.
Des tells Julie there's been an accident.
The Bank, morning
Des goes on to tell Julie that it's Philip Martin who's been in the accident. She is shocked and immediately resolves to go and see him, asking Des to cover for her at the bank.
DES: Julie, hang on. Just take it in before you rush off and do something.
JULIE: No, Des, I'll have to go and see him, I'd never forgive myself.
Des offers to drive her to the hospital - Willowsby General.
Robinsons
Helen is sketching Eileen. They have a cuppa and Eileen moans about how messy Danny Ramsay is. She thinks all the Ramsay men are like children.
Julie comes in through the back door and tells Helen what's happened. Helen manages to get rid of Eileen and then tells Julie that she must be careful - Phil's wife might be at the hospital. Julie doesn't care.
Hospital
Julie is pacing the corridors waiting for news about Phil. There's no news, but it turns out that Loretta was in the accident too - she's also in the accident. They don't know where the children might be.
Ramsays
Eileen tells Max to stop poking about in the fridge - she'll get anything he wants for him. She starts ranting about Danny scibbling "obscenities" on her whiteboard, but it turns out that "I want to drink your blood" is a film that Danny's gone to see. Eileen asks Max if she can invite George over and he isn't very keen.
MAX: Alright, alright! You invite him and I'll go out and drink blood as well(!)
Hospital
Julie is still waiting when Jim arrives. There's no news about whether the children were involved in the accident, and no news about Phil and Loretta either.
The nurse comes up and advises Julie to go home, but she refuses. She's made up her mind.
Clarke's, evening
Eileen is bothering Des by doing some impromptu cleaning and getting in the way of the cricket on TV. She probes Des for details about what's happened to Julie, but he won't give anything away. Eileen is stunned to hear that Sarah is staying with Des but Des reckons that Eileen's squabbles with Sarah's mother are nothing to do with him.
Hospital
The nurses have now changed shifts. The new nurse tells Julie that Phil is improving a bit, and she'll try to get her in to visit him soon - after all, she's waited for such a long time.
Robinsons
Max is moaning to Jim and Helen about Eileen. He asks them if he can stay to dinner to avoid George!
Eileen comes in and drags Max home for dinner. On the way out, Lucy says that she knows Julie is visiting Philip Martin.
HELEN: You have very big ears, young lady.
LUCY: I know. They come in handy when you're small!
Helen tells Jim that she feels a bit sorry for Eileen.
HELEN: She's a very lonely old woman.
LUCY: Danny says she's an old bat.
Helen and Jim try not to laugh.
Ramsays
Max and Eileen are waiting for George to arrive (he's late). When George finally gets there he apologises profusely and tells Eileen a tragic story about a malfunctioning traffic light. Max rolls his eyes.
As they sit down for dinner, Max tries to immerse himself in his newspaper, but George is determined to tell him how overworked Eileen is.
(Later)
George is leaving and kisses Eileen on the cheek. Max is watching a comedy and George gives him a death glare.
When George has gone, Eileen turns on Max for embarrassing and belittling George. Max changes tack and tells Eileen that she's working too hard for them and any time she wants to call it off she can. But Eileen is determined to see out her promise to Max. Then she hands Max her bill so far and he nearly falls over(!)
Robinsons
Jim is sitting up, very worried about Julie. Helen gets up and sits with him. Jim reflects on how much Julie has grown up, but he has to learn to let her go. Jim finally gets up to go to bed, leaving a light on for Julie.
Hospital
Phil is much better and Julie is very relieved. However, the doctor has some more news - Phil's wife Loretta has just died.
DOCTOR: I'm very sorry. How well do you know Mr Martin? Do you feel up to telling him? What I mean is...would you prefer me to do it?
JULIE: Oh...no...I'll tell him.
She slowly enters Phil's room.
Phil is lying on the bed with a tube over his nose. As melancholy music plays, Julie approaches the bed. Phil is awake.
PHIL:(pleased) Thanks for coming.
JULIE: Don't be silly.
PHIL: You didn't have to, you know. Loretta...how is she?
(pause)
JULIE:(faintly) Um... I'm sorry Philip. Loretta died just a little while ago.
Phil takes this in.
PHIL: I think I already knew.
It seems that Debbie and Michael weren't in the car - they're staying with a neighbour called Mrs Finn. But apparently the neighbour is hopeless. Phil doesn't know what will happen now Loretta is gone.
PHIL: They're going to need so much loving and caring. I need your help, Julie.

Episode title: 0148
Australian airdate: 09/10/85
UK airdate: 27/05/87
UK Gold: 26/05/93
Writer: John Smythe
Director: Mark Piper
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Daphne advises Terry to just give Charles the tape.
Loretta dies.
Daphne is horrified that Des is thinking of asking Sarah to stay on.
Des's
Daphne reckons that she's had enough of Sarah, but Des says she's being irrational. When Des has wandered off, Daphne calls Terry and asks her if she's given Charles the tape yet. Terry says that Charles won't just disappear and if the police get hold of the tape she'll be put in prison.
DAPHNE: My god, why?!
TERRY: I can't tell you, I want to put all that behind me. I just want to have a normal life.
Robinsons
Helen is sketching when Daphne pops round for a chat. She asks Helen for advice about steering a friend on to the right path. Helen says there's nothing you can do but to encourage them and then let them take their own decisions.
Helen tells Daphne how excited she is about the exhibition. Daphne teases Helen and asks if she'd be surprised if Douglas popped the question. Helen decides that this is a good moment to go and make some coffee(!)
The Bank
Daphne comes in. She tells Des that she's had enough of Sarah and her obsessive-compulsive disorder. She thinks Sarah needs a boyfriend(!)
Just then, Shane and Paul come in and distract Daphne, so Des goes over to talk to Sarah. He tries to wriggle out of her staying on at the house. Sarah is very offended and says she'll move out straight away.
When Sarah has stalked off, Des asks an employee called Colin to take Sarah on a date(!) He isn't impressed!
Ramsay Street
Paul has given Shane and Daphne a lift home. Daphne tells Shane that she's thinking of moving out and Shane suggests they move in together. Daphne says she wouldn't want to spoil a beautiful friendship!
Hospital
Julie is still waiting to see Phil. She writes down her number for the nurse to call her then finally takes her advice to go home and get some sleep.
Des's
Sarah is packing all her things in a bit of a frenzy. Daphne is shocked to hear that she is leaving, but Sarah reckons she has a place with a girlfriend of hers. Daphne would rather part on good terms but Sarah launches a torrent of abuse at her. So Daphne offers to help her pack(!)
The Bank
Julie has come in. Des asks her gently when she's thinking of coming back to work because he's doing the rosters. Julie says she doesn't know if she's going to come back at all. She has two children to think about now, just like Helen dropped everything to look after them.
JULIE: He asked me to look after the children and that's what I'm going to do.
DES: You really love him, don't you?
JULIE: Yes.
No.32
Paul is listening to his Walkman (which sounds suspiciously like the Neighbours theme tune!) when there's a knock at the door. It's Julie. Terry has taken the kids out for the afternoon, so Paul sits her down for a shoulder massage. Julie apologises for encroaching on Paul's life but he says it's fine.
PAUL: Julie, I want you to know something. I think you're a very special person with all you're doing. And I'm glad to be your borther.
JULIE: Thank you, Paul.
They hug.
Des's
Sarah has calmed down slightly and stiffly asks Daphne for her egg-cosies. Daphne swallows a laugh and then tells Sarah that she doesn't want her to move out - all they have to do is not judge each other and try to change each other.
SARAH: Do you think that would work?
DAPHNE: Well, we could try. We could say it was our little contribution to World Peace.
Sarah agrees.
DAPHNE: Sarah...you didn't really have anywhere to go, did you?
SARAH: No.
The Bank
Sarah is explaining to Des that Daphne has asked her to stay on. Also that she's been asked out on a date. Des pretends to be surprised and advises her to wear her best gear and a bit of makeup!
No.32
Daphne has brought a casserole over for Terry, Paul and the kids. In the kitchen, Terry tells Daphne that she thinks Charles has been pumping Scott for information about the family - chatting to him at the Coffee Shop as just another customer.
The phone rings, waking Julie up on the sofa and Paul answers it.
PAUL:(to Julie) Guess what? He's out of danger. He's going to be alright!
In the kitchen, Terry tells Daphne that she has to get out of her own mess without Paul. Daphne agrees not to spill the beans.
Des's
Daphne comes in and is surprised to see Sarah using her makeup box. Daphne gives her some quick beauty tips about makeup. Sarah freezes as Des comes in and runs off to her bedroom.
DAPHNE: Well, I'll leave you to it, Des. I'm off for a much-needed dose of sanity!
DES: Have one on me!
He goes to the kitchen and laughes to see the egg-cosies back on the eggs.
Robinsons
Daphne comes in to meet Helen, because they are going out.
Des's
Sarah is all dressed up and Des is slightly stunned to see her with her hair down and her glasses off. He tells Sarah that she's a very attractive girl. He's a little concerned that she's going out without her glasses though(!)
A car horn beeps outside and Sarah isn't happy. She sends Des out to tell Colin to come to the door like a proper gentleman!
A road
Daphne and Helen are looking around the place for Helen's art exhibition. The gardens are lovely. The owner of the gallery, Mrs Gibbs (Audrey) comes out and recognises Helen. She is a bit confused though - Douglas Blake came in at lunchtime to cancel her exhibition.

Episode title: 0150
Australian airdate: 11/10/85
UK airdate: 29/05/87
UK Gold: 28/05/93
Writer: John Smythe
Director: Mark Piper
Guests: Douglas Blake: James Condon
Charles Durham: Ross Thompson
Kate Drew: Susanna Lobez
Tom Hargreaves: Andrew Thompson
Bank Clerk: Mary Sajnovics
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
The art gallery owner is surprised that Helen's exhibition has been cancelled.
Charles is suspicious that Terry and Daphne are up to something.
Ramsays
Shane and Max are watching TV, while Danny plays his guitar in his bedroom. Max asks him to keep the noise down a bit. Danny says his family should be supporting him more(!)
Ramsay Street
Jim is reversing the car out of the garden. Douglas has just arrived and Jim has a word with him. Jim says he doesn't want Douglas to feel that Helen is tied to them - Helen is entitled to a life of her own. He hopes she and Douglas will be able to make a go of things.
Robinsons
Douglas comes in and gives Helen a little kiss. Lucy asks Helen if she's going to move out and live somewhere else(!)
Ramsays
Max is in a good mood this morning and whistling "Frere Jacques". He warns Danny not to let his rock star ambitions interfere with his schoolwork. Danny tells Shane that he's changing his life as of today!
Des's
Terry has popped round for a cup of tea. Daphne encourages Des to go straight to the pub after work and he laughs.
When Des has gone, Daphne rolls her eyes. Terry says she'll get the tape to a solicitor on Monday. Daphne doesn't know how to play things with Charles tonight - she'll just have to play things by ear.
The Park
Helen and Douglas are on a slide(!) Douglas tells Helen about his conversation with Jim this morning.
The Bank
Des is interviewing a job applicant (Tom Hargreaves). He seems a bit odd. The next applicant is Danny!
A road
Max is tidying his hair in the wing mirror of his car. A woman comes along and Max talks to her in French - it's Danny's French teacher and they're going on a date. She's made a picnic for them.
Ramsays
Danny is playing his guitar when Scott and Lucy come in. Lucy wants to know what it's like to have a housekeeper. Danny says Eileen is a nightmare!
Scott wants to know why Danny wasn't at school, but he doesn't want to say.
Robinsons
Lucy is looking very worried. Jim comes in and she tells him that she thinks Helen is going to go off with Mr Blake. They talk about how nothing stays the same forever. Helen comes in and Lucy hugs her tightly.
When Lucy has gone to the park, Helen wants to know what Jim said to Douglas. She says he's making a mountain out of a molehill!
Ramsays
Danny and Scott are playing their song for Shane. It's not too bad and Shane seems quite impressed. Max comes in through the back door and is also quite impressed. However, he tells the boys that he doesn't want to hear constant guitar after a hard day at work, but soon changes his tune when he hears that the music has scared Eileen off. He tells Danny and Scott to play the song again(!)
Des's - evening
Daphne is dressed up and sees Charles's car headlights outside. She quickly phones Terry. Terry is to borrow Daphne's car.
No.32
Jim and Helen are visiting Terry and delaying her. She rushes off, saying that she wants to buy French champagne for Paul's party.
Des's
Daphne is shocked to see Des enter the house - it was him that arrived in the car, not Charles. Des has just popped home to change his shirt. Then Danny calls round to see Des! Daphne is getting quite jumpy now. Danny tells Des quietly not to mention his interview to anyone until the result is decided. Finally, Des decides to leave.
DAPHNE: Goodnight, Des.
DES: I hope you know I'm madly jealous!
DAPHNE: Goodnight!
Daphne closes the door and whispers to herself, "Where is he?"
Charles's flat
Terry lets herself in and recovers the tape - which is hidden in Charles's flat itself! But Charles is still there and catches her.

Episode title: 0152
Australian airdate: 15/10/85
UK airdate: 02/06/87
UK Gold: 01/06/93
Writer:
Director: Chris Langman
Guests: Barbara Hill: Louise Le Nay
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Daphne's grandfather arrives to stay.
Terry manages to get away from Charles who had her captive at his apartment.
Max gets pulled over by the police and accidentally reverses into the police car.
A cottage
Douglas and Helen are inspecting the cottage that Douglas is looking to buy. Helen thinks it's wonderful, but thinks it will need a lot of renovation. She offers to help Douglas out if he does decide to buy it.
They walk in the garden, enjoying each other's company. Helen looks very happy and wishes it could go on forever.
DOUGLAS: It can go on forever.
Douglas suggests that they stay over in a guesthouse. Helen is a bit alarmed, but Douglas assures her that he meant in separate rooms.
Ramsays
Max bursts in, absolutely furious about the police telling him he's a bad driver!
DANNY: Don't worry, Dad, I'll give you a few lessons.
MAX: That'll do!
Danny suggest that they go out to lunch - his shout. Max is surprised that he can afford it.
MAX: What did you do - rob a bank?
Max decides to ask Jim to come too!
Robinsons
Scott is playing a few tapes when Max comes in. Max goes through to the kitchen to see Jim, who suggests a barbecue instead of lunch.
There's a phonecall for Jim from Helen. He hears that she's staying over and assures her that they can survive for one night without her(!)
MAX: Hope she knows what she's getting into.
JIM: Oh, I'm sure everything's above board, Max.
Lucy goes off to take Basil for a walk down to the park - to meet her friend Barbara. Jim tells her to be back in half an hour.
No.28
Harry is having a go at Des about his physical state again. Des gets fed up of Harry's dancing and asks if he's found another place to live yet(!)
When Des has flounced off, Harry advises Sarah to have a makeover(!) Sarah picks up a paper from the table and is astonished to see that Danny has come top in the aptitude tests for the bank.
The Park
Lucy is talking to Barbara. She invites her along to the barbecue, but Barbara has "something else to do". Barbara probes Lucy for details about whether Debbie and Michael are still staying with Paul and Terry. Barbara gives Lucy some chocolates. Lucy says she's glad Barbara isn't a stranger otherwise she wouldn't be able to accept them(!)
Hospital Grounds
Jim has driven Julie to the hospital. Julie has been delayed inside, so Jim sits down to talk to Phil for a minute. He is looking better and sitting up in a wheelchair. Phil tells Jim that Julie has been a lifeline to him.
JIM: She's very caring. We all love her for it.
PHIL: Yes. So do I.
Julie arrives at that moment, so Jim leaves them alone.
PHIL: Julie, thank you. Thank you for everything.
They hold hands.
Ramsays
Danny is practising his guitar when Harry comes in. He's hoping Max will rent him a room. He congratulates Danny on his new job, but Danny doesn't know what he's talking about.
HARRY: A little bird told me that it's yours for the asking!
Robinsons
Jim is wondering where Lucy has got to - she's late home. Julie asks Jim if she can have a talk to him about her and Phil. She tells Jim that she doesn't want him interfering in her relationship with Phil. Jim is offended and insists that he wasn't interfering.
JULIE: Dad, I'm quite capable of making my own decisions.
No.28
Julie is chatting to Des about Jim. Des says he can see Jim's point - if he were in Jim's shoes, he'd want to make sure Phil was the right man, too.
JULIE: Yes, but he's not the one marrying him, Des, I am.
DES:(surprised) Are you?!
JULIE: Oh...no...that slipped out.
Julie gives Des her resignation and says that she means it this time. Des offers her a leave of absence, but Julie's mind is made up.
DES: Do you know what you're going to do?
JULIE: Yes. I'm going to move into Philip's and look after Debbie and Michael.
Des is gobsmacked! He advises her to talk to her family before she does anything drastic.
JULIE: I really love Philip and his children. I just want the best for them.
Ramsays
Scott has come to get Danny to go to the barbecue. Danny is working out his budget - clothes, records, girls etc. Scott is confused.
Robinsons
Jim is in a bad mood and is trying to cut up some frozen meat. Danny and Scott take over while Jim goes to look for Lucy.
The Park
Lucy is still in the park with Barbara. Barbara brings the discussion around to tapes and ascertains that all the family's tapes are kept at the Robinsons. Barbara gives Lucy a lift home, passing Jim on the way. She doesn't stop the car, but says she'd like to meet Jim next time.
Robinsons
Danny and Scott are playing tapes when Lucy comes in. They tell Lucy not to touch the tapes.
Julie tells Lucy off for being late home.
The Park
Jim asks an old lady if she's seen Lucy. She did see her, but she's gone now. She comments that "Jim's wife" is very pretty. Jim is suspicious that Lucy has gone off with a woman.
Robinsons
Julie asks Lucy to bring her some tapes out to the garden. Lucy picks out an unlabelled tape and puts it in the machine to check what's on it. The tape is the one that Terry has hidden.
CHARLES:(on the tape): Robert doesn't let anyone cross him on a dope deal. He decided to get rid of them.
TERRY: How?
CHARLES: Shot them!

Episode title: 0154
Australian airdate: 17/10/85
UK airdate: 04/06/87
UK Gold: 03/06/93
Writer: Judy Nunn
Director: Chris Langman
Guests: Douglas Blake: James Condon
Sarah Richards: Julia McDougall
Harry Henderson: Johnny Lockwood
Wally Walters: Reg Gorman
George Young: Alan Cassell
Alex Baxter: Steven Bastoni
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Lucy stumbles across Terry's tape and plays it.
Julie hugs Jim goodbye.
Phil tells Julie that he's very lucky to have found her.
Helen tells Jim that she might not be around very much from now on.
Ramsays
Eileen storms in, furious after her talk with Helen. She proceeds to take it out on the whole family.
DANNY: Mrs Daniels must have ticked her off.
MAX: Oh, great! About time someone did that, interfering old goat!
Max, Danny and Shane sit down for breakfast. Danny tells them that he has some news - he's applied for a job at the bank. Max and Shane think it's terrific, and Max isn't upset about Danny leaving school, as long as it's what he wants.
Robinsons
Douglas and Helen are saying goodnight with a kiss. When he's gone, Jim admits that running the house on his own was harder than he imagined, but he thinks it'll be fine. Helen has reservations about adjusting to married life again.
JIM: All that matters is your happiness.
HELEN: Yes, I know. And all I want is to spend the rest of my life with Douglas.
The Bank
Danny comes in to see if he's got the job, but Des says it's not finalised yet. He tells Danny to come back at lunch time. Sarah thinks Danny is too cocky.
Garden of the Ramsays
Shane is doing a spot of gardening when Danny comes out to throw his school books in the bin(!)
No.28
Harry is regaling Shane with kung fu stories. Then he starts teaching Daphne the basics of self-defence. She learns it a little too well and ends up slapping Harry for real!
The Bank
Danny comes in and takes his coat off. Des is forced to tell him that someone else has got the job - Alex Baxter. Danny is gutted and demands an explanation. Apparently Alex got equal top marks with Danny and the manager went with him - Alex had better school reports.
No.28
Daphne has got Harry in a headlock(!) Shane observes that Daphne seems very keen to learn self-defence. He asks her if she wants to go out tonight and Harry immediately invites himself along.
Ramsay Street
Danny is retrieving his school book from the bin. He tells Shane what happened.
Ramsays
Eileen is taking *ages* to make Max's lunch. Danny comes in to tell Max what's happened about the job at the bank. Max is sympathetic and tells Danny that he gave it a real good go. Eileen sticks her beak in and reckons that Danny isn't responsible for such a job anyway and Max immediately sets on her.
MAX: Now listen! I'm sick of you sticking your beak in where it's not wanted, just butt out!
EILEEN: I beg your pardon?
MAX: You heard. Now either you keep your nose out of this family's personal affairs or you can get out of the house altogether.
EILEEN: Right. I will. I resign. As of this moment, I resign.
Robinsons
Helen is looking forward to moving into the cottage. They're off to the bank to open a joint account.
The Bank
Sarah is showing Alex Baxter the basics of the job. He seems very keen.
At the counter, Eileen is telling George that she's resigned from the Ramsays.
Ramsays
Danny and Shane are struggling to wash up. Danny offers to help Max this afternoon.
The Bank
Sarah is fed up of Alex Baxter telling her that procedures could be done a different way.
At a counter, Helen and Douglas tell Des that they're engaged. He is delighted. Des is surprised that they want to open a joint account, but Helen explains about the cottage.
Ramsays
Danny is reluctant about going to the bank with Max. He's upset that he didn't get the job, but Max encourages him not to give up.
The Bank
Sarah and Alex are arguing hammer and tongs. Alex starts saying that he didn't *have* to take this job, he had other options. He ends up resigning. Just then, Danny comes in.
DES: Well...welcome to Pacific Bank, Danny. It's great to have you aboard, mate!
Danny is chuffed and shakes his hand.
No.28
Daphne, Shane and Harry are just heading out for their night out when Eileen arrives looking for Des.
Coffee Shop
Harry is talking to the manager of the Coffee Shop about his time in Las Vegas. The end up deciding to have a game of poker. He gets Shane and Daphne to look after the shop while they play.
No.28
Des comes in and Eileen promptly sets upon him. She starts ranting that she's been forced to resign from the job at the Ramsays. Des calmly heads off to the movies and leaves Eileen there.
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Shop manager (Wally) and Harry are playing poker while Shane looks on wearing a pinny(!) Daphne moans at him that she's run off her feet, but Harry just deals another hand.
(Later)
It's late now, and Harry is losing quite big. He reckons he's OK though - he's got $50,000 stashed away from his winnings in Vegas. Finally Harry says he'll put up his $50,000 against a half-share in the Coffee Shop. Daphne and Shane are horrified and tell Wally not to do it.
HARRY: Time's up, Wal. One hand for the big stakes. Are you in, or are you out?
WALLY: Cut for deal.

Episode title: 0156
Australian airdate: 21/10/85
UK airdate: 08/06/87
UK Gold: 07/06/93
Writer: Kaye Bendle
Director: Andrew Friedman
Guests:
Music:
- "Wrong Way To Love" by Dynamic Hepnotics
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Harry wins 51% of the Coffee Shop in a bet, only to find it's mortgaged to the hilt.
Charles and Barbara plot to kill Terry.
Terry finds the tape is missing.
Barbara and Lucy chat in the park. Barbara offers Lucy a lift home.
Outside a shop
Lucy gets out of Barbara's car to go into a shop. Barbara calls Charles on her car phone and he tells her to keep Lucy away from Ramsay Street for a few hours, to scare Terry.
The shops
Sarah bumps into Helen in the main street - Helen is shopping for a wedding dress. Helen invites Sarah for a wedding dress, but she is rather on edge and says she has a bus to catch.
The park
Barbara tells Lucy that she's rung her house to tell them they're out looking for the dog, so she won't get in trouble for being late home. The car phone rings and Barbara answers it. She tells Lucy that Rufus has been spotted down by some old factories.
No.28
Daphne and Terry are very worried about Lucy's safety. Daphne wants to call the police but Terry doesn't want her to. She says she has an idea.
Coffee Shop
Harry is dancing to music on the radio when Helen comes in. She is the only customer. He tells her about his great plans to turn it into a continental-style cafe - as soon as he can get rid of Eileen(!) Helen suggests that Harry talks to Eileen about it, but he reckons he can't get a word in edgeways! Helen reluctantly tells Harry that his coffee is terrible so he makes her another one!
No.28
Terry calls Charles. She tells him she has some news - she's found the tape and she's made copies of it. Each copy is with a different person, so nothing can happen to her without the tape getting to the police. Charles is not pleased. She tells him that he has one hour to get Lucy home or the tape will be released to the police.
Some factories
Barbara and Lucy are "looking for the dog". While Lucy looks, Barbara calls Charles on the car phone again.
Charles's flat
Charles tells Barbara on the phone about Terry's phone call. He reckons Terry is bluffing though.
BARBARA: Stop panicking. I know exactly what to do with Lucy.
No.28
Daphne angrily tells Terry that they *must* call the police. Terry says that Lucy will be home soon, but Daphne calls the police anyway, saying she'd like to report a kidnapping.
Charles's flat
Daphne and the police arrive looking for Lucy. Charles invites them in for a look around, but Lucy isn't there. He says that he can't help them - he's been at home this afternoon listening to some tapes. He tells the police that Daphne is getting his own back on him. He says he dumped her because she's a stripper.
Coffee Shop
Harry is making multiple cups of coffee for Helen to taste! She's politely trying them all, but none are any good. Finally she gingerly tastes the last one and this one is actually good! Harry is delighted. He asks Helen if he can sing at her wedding and gives her a demonstration. Helen tries not to laugh and says she'll think about it.
Charles's Flat
Daphne is angrily defending herself to the police. Charles is being holier-than-thou and being very polite to the police.
When Daphne and the police have left, Charles calls Barbara, but she's not in the car.
Coffee Shop
Helen is tasting some of Harry's cakes now.
HELEN: You do realise that if I become your official taster, you'll have to pay me danger money?
She says the cake is nice and Harry offers to make her wedding cake(!) and gets thoroughly carried away. Finally Helen tells him that it's not going to happen - she just wants a quiet registry office affair.
Sarah comes in and sits with Helen - she decided to stay in town after all.
Robinsons
Lucy is still not home. Daphne is about to tell Terry about calling the police, but just then Lucy comes in, safe and sound.
Charles's flat
Charles is telling Barbara about the police visit. Luckily they didn't suspect him at all and are more suspicious of Daphne. Barbara is still concerned about the tape.
Robinsons
Terry and Daphne are interrogating Lucy about where she's been. Daphne wants Lucy to promise not to go near Barbara again - she's not a nice lady.
Helen comes in and is concerned to hear that Lucy has been off with a woman. Lucy starts to cry and flings herself into Helen's arms.
Ramsays
Des has popped round to see Max about Eileen. He explains that Eileen tries to get into other people's lives because she doesn't have one of her own. He thinks they should try to help Eileen's romance with George along.
DES: Mum needs a man in her life.
MAX:(laughing) The poor bloke!
Des says that Eileen isn't a bad person and she and George are well-matched.
No.32
Terry is ranting at Daphne for calling the police. Daphne reckons that Terry shouldn't risk Lucy's life over her own. But Terry reckons the police suspect Daphne more now so Charles has free rein to do what he likes.
DAPHNE: You didn't even want me to warn Lucy about Barbara. Well, you're on your own, I've had enough!
She storms out, slamming the door behind her.

Episode title: 0158
Australian airdate: 23/10/85
UK airdate: 10/06/87
UK Gold: 09/06/93
Writer: C.V. Schofield
Director: Andrew Friedman
Guests:
Music:
Summary/Images by: Sayaka/Karen (Katie)
Recap
Terry tells Shane that her ex Charles is hassling her. She asks Shane to stay over to protect her.
Eileen tells Des and Max that she's turned George's proposal down.
No.28
Des and Max are very surprised.
MAX: He was such a good bloke!
EILEEN: *YOU* marry him then!
Max decides to make himself scarce leaving Des to talk to Eileen. Des asks why she turned George down - they got on so well with each other. She accuses Des of wanting to get rid of her.
DES: Why did you knock him back?
But Eileen is tight-lipped.
Coffee Shop
Max is sees Danny's French teacher and sits with her at a table. She invites him out to see a band tonight. He isn't sure, but she talks him round!
Robinsons
Jim is fed up of Scott's guitar strumming. Jim says that maybe Scott will get a new guitar for his birthday. Scott feels tempted to leave school too, like Danny, then he'd have some money!
Douglas pops round with some flowers for Helen. He's booked the registry office and also made an offer on the cottage in the country. Lucy isn't very pleased to hear this, but Helen is chuffed to bits.
When Helen and Douglas have gone, Lucy asks Jim if he'll be glad when Helen leaves. He hugs her.
No.28
Des is helping Daphne to put away the shopping. Harry comes in and is very disappointed to hear that Eileen turned George down.
HARRY: She...? Well, blow me down. I thought we were on a dead cert, there!
DAPHNE: You two set this up didn't you?!
She is appalled. Harry says he has to get rid of Eileen from the shop somehow and begs Daphne to take over. Daphne says she's looking for a nice 9 to 5 job, not shift work.
The Bank
Des tells Douglas that he can't give him a loan.
Des tells George how sorry he is about Eileen's refusal. He thinks Eileen is crazy for knocking him back and she won't even tell him why.
No.28
Eileen is having a chat with Daphne who is being very non-judgemental. But she does tell Eileen that she has to give people a chance.
Ramsay Street
Eileen apologises to Helen for jumping to the wrong conclusion about her holiday with Douglas. Helen graciously accepts her apology.
Robinsons
Jim is talking over some plans with a business colleague. Apparently it is quite a high-risk venture.
Coffee Shop
Eileen has asked George to meet her. They sit at a table.
EILEEN: George...this is very difficult for me. I've been thinking and so I asked you to meet me here...
Harry brings them some tea, interrupting.
Robinsons
Douglas comes looking for Helen - he looks rather on edge. He tells her that he has some bad news.
Coffee Shop
Harry keeps interrupting Eileen and George, but finally they have a chance to chat. Eileen says his friendship means more than anything to her, but marriage simply wouldn't work. He walks off sadly.
EILEEN: Harry, I'm sorry to have to do this to you, but I'm going to have to give you my notice.
Harry tries not to look too delighted(!) and accepts.
Robinsons
Douglas explains that someone else has made a cash offer on the cottage so they're sunk - he can't sell his house in time. Helen is a bit disappointed, but says it isn't the end of the world.
No.28
Harry tells Daphne that he's making her manageress of the Coffee Shop. Daphne doesn't believe that Eileen put in her notice, but Harry swears that it's true. Apparently she needed a "change of scene". He starts laying guilt trips on Daphne and she finally agrees.
DAPHNE:(resignedly) When do I start?
HARRY: There's no rush. Finish your lunch first!
Daphne rolls her eyes.
Robinsons
Jim is working on his plans when Max comes round. He hands Jim his quote and hopes he'll get the contract. Then he gets up to make Jim a cup of coffee(!)
The Bank
George tells Des that he'll miss Eileen.
GEORGE: She's a fine woman. Kind, gentle, generous...
DES:(in disbelief) Are you alright, George?!
He's decided to go off for a holiday to Hayman Island to recover.
Robinsons
Jim is telling Max about the cash offer on the cottage. He's very disappointed on Helen's behalf. Jim says he'd do anything for Helen after all she's done for the family over the years.
In the living room, Helen and Lucy are hanging out. Helen tells Scott she's got a present for him, but she's hidden it. Lucy starts a game of hot and cold until Scott finds the guitar. He's chuffed to bits.
No.28
Des invites Eileen over for dinner, but she doesn't fancy his cooking(!) He invites her to stay with him for a while, but she's decided to move on. She cryptically says that George doesn't understand about marriage and she "couldn't go through all that again".
EILEEN: When your father walked out on me, I only had one thing in life worth living for. I...I couldn't go through that again. I...I couldn't let anybody get that close. The thought that it might happen again...
DES: George wouldn't leave you.
EILEEN: You don't understand, Desmond, all about marriage.
DES: I was pretty close to it a couple of times.
EILEEN: It...it's the adjustments you have to make. Well, I know it's different for men and I know it's easier for women nowadays but...I just...well, I, it's my fault, I can't change. It'd never work.
DES: Don't be so hard on yourself, Mum.
EILEEN: You're a good boy,Desmond. You are a good son. You know you're the one thing in my life I don't regret. Well, now. Will you say goodbye to Daphne for me?
Des tells Eileen that Harry has roped Daphne in to work in the Coffee Shop.
EILEEN: Well, she's certainly made me face a few home-truths. You know, you could do worse than marry her, Desmond.
DES: Fair go, mum...there's enough wedding in the street, I don't want to steal next-door's thunder.
EILEEN: Yes, it's a pity I won't be here for Helen's wedding.
Eileen has decided to go on holiday - to Hayman Island!