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Bye -bye.

Sorry.

Phil Hammond.

Remember me? Tessa Rivers, Northlander. I was wondering if you had any comments

to make about the allegations made by the three sex workers.

You're a bit.

You know that last catch of trouble of yours almost destroyed me?

The only good thing is that anyone with half a brain would know what an idiot

you are.

Excuse me.

Wow.

That was amazing.

I would have cried.

What? You ever seen legs before?

I have, but not many as yummy as those.

Thank you so much.

She met you, didn't she? She did.

I thought with all the shebam I'd been doing it, I'd have been... Never mind.

Morning.

I

think

you'd better turn around.

Tether Rivers.

I'm Dr. Geri O 'Reilly.

These are my resident doctors.

They will be shadowing me today.

Your lab results show us that there's nothing wrong with you.

Get in.

That makes no sense.

I can't walk.

Yes, we are aware of that.

Well, what's the next step then, Dr. Gerry?

We have to carry out more tests.

Then we can determine the best course of action.

That's it?

Yes.

So we will need to put you through the physios, urology, the OT, radiology,

nutritionist and...

Todd, who will evaluate your mental well -being.

That's all I have for now.

You have a good day, Miss Rivers.

See? There's nothing wrong with you.

They just don't know what's wrong with me.

I want full mobility by end of day. Here we go. This will help.

Waking, waking.

Here we go. Warm it up.

Let's start with the tootsies.

Hello.

Try harder.

When you're ready.

Shit.

Please, please, please let there be Wi -Fi in hell.

Thank God.

Hi, Greta.

Hi.

Candice. We just have another Zoom call at 1 .15.

We just need a quick update on your piece, hun.

Yep. One second.

Elder abuse?

Yeah. Great. Good. I mean, no, not great. Elder abuse.

It's really bad.

That would be why we commissioned the piece?

Yes, absolutely. And so when should we expect a first copy?

Um, babe, I don't really want to drop you in it right here, but I've had a few

phone calls from people saying you're still a bit fulled up with them. Yes,

well, I'm telling the time wasters, so... Oh, yeah? Mm -hmm. Do you want me

give them a call, or I can just jump on in there? No need. I would like to see

what you've had by the end of the day, as we agreed.

No problem. As we agreed.

I can look at you. Can you see me yet? And also, I want an outline of the

trajectory of your workflow to date. So I can fact -check your work, babe.

It's just a formality, Tessa, don't worry. Thank you, Candice. I know how

careful you've been ever since your little plagiarism. No, it wasn't

We're not worried about your ability to deliver.

Good. But your communication has been lacking lately. It's been a calling

Yeah. That's what it is. Well, I've been in and out of reception.

It's a big, big, big piece.

In the wider Auckland area?

I'm in the wider, wider bit, Candice.

Why don't I... Are you okay? Can you hear us? Sorry. Can you hear me?

You don't seem like... You look a bit stellar.

Why don't... Why don't I send through what I have so far and we can just go

there? Sorry, Tessa.

Does that work? Great. That sounds great. Let us know if anything changes,

Absolutely will do now. Got to go. Old people to save and all that. Okay,

ladies. Okay. Enjoy bottomless brunch.

What was I supposed to do?

Get your head back in the game.

My head is in the game.

Do you want to lose your job?

Because people are just lining up to hire paraplegics with attitude problems.

I'm not a paraplegic.

I'm not going to lose my job.

There she is.

Good.

Get your shit together. I'm not a paraplegic.

And I have an article to write.

Seriously?

Can I borrow this, please?

Uh, sorry.

That's a reference book.

Those have to stay in the library.

You do know I'm a patient here, right?

Well, rules are rules.

There's a photocopier.

New Zealand has such a great opportunity.

Oh! Sorry.

Hello.

Are you using the photocopier? Yeah, we are, actually. Just doing some research

into horticulture and the New Zealand drug laws. Who is that anyway? Is that

new lady?

Yeah, the new in a hurry lady.

Oh, what's the hurry?

Work deadline.

Oh. Hey, you should read this, actually. It's fascinating stuff.

Yeah, did you hear me? I have a work deadline. Oh, what are you doing?

Wait, just hold still. Put your leg back.

Put my leg back? But where is it? What's it doing? Oh, God!

Oh, shit!

Shit! Look, just... What are you doing?

Why are you in a fucking bed?

I have just as much right to be here as you do.

Well, I have a work deadline, and if I don't finish it, then I'm fucked. What?

What horrible, heinous thing will happen if you don't finish it?

Um, where are we going?

What? This feels weird.

Hey, seriously, you can... Excusez -moi.

There. The fuck you up to? Just trialing my new therapy center.

Think of this as a place where you can talk about things that are out of

balance. Technically, we are outside of the hospital, so you can bare your soul

without any repercussions. This is a safe place.

Thank you, Johnson.

Now, Tessa.

Your interaction with Dan was extremely upsetting for him. Yeah. What are you

talking about?

I'm sure Tessa didn't mean the thing she said. What did I say?

You humiliated Dan.

How? You said I shouldn't be in the library.

We're in a massive bed. I'm in a massive bed because I'm bedridden.

I've been laid up for ten weeks with a really bad pressure sore on my bum.

Sounds contagious.

I hear that it's healing very well.

Not really, Ashley.

Look, with everything Dan is going through at the moment, the last thing...

just want to do the photocopier.

I have a work... Work deadline.

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. We all know.

But that doesn't mean that you get to be inconsiderate and rude.

No. And if I'd known you'd need the photocopier so much, I would have let

have it. I told you I needed the photocopier. That was literally the

that we had. I didn't even realise how important the photocopier was to you.

Perhaps you should do a deep dive into why you were failing.

Yeah. At being honest about your situation.

If I actually knew what my situation was, then maybe I could be honest. Tell

your employers, Tessa, what is the worst that could happen?

Unemployment.

I think that you are underestimating all of the people out there in the world.

Me too. Be open and honest, Tessa.

You might be surprised.

Honestly, it's the best way of doing it. I'm going to give assessments of

everybody's work in this hui today. You have a 10 out of 10. Tessa, you have a

minus three.

Can I help you?

We're looking for Edward.

He's not here.

Sorry.

God bless you.

Orally.

It is not here.

Eh? What's happened?

Nothing.

It's all in there.

Did you bring what I asked? Yes, babe, everything's in there.

Where's Poppy?

She's at school.

Why didn't you take her out?

I can't take her out of school.

Why not?

It's a neat routine.

Look, babe, I'm trying, OK?

Yeah, I know you.

I just think my head's about to explode with everything.

I'm trying to keep work at bay.

I don't get to see you or Poppy and the people.

The people.

That one. He's all God's blood.

Hey, hey, hey, hey.

Maybe I can help.

You know, with the work thing.

I can... What?

You're a really bad liar.

No, I'm not.

I can help.

OK, can you try stall them? Yeah.

Yeah? Yeah.

I'm a stally guy.

Sorry, am I interrupting?

Yeah, actually, you are. It's time for those tests.

Want me to stay?

Sure.

Second year, can you get that bag?

Third year, the phone, please.

Thank you.

Wheel her out and lower the bed. Thank you.

Three, two, one.

We are going to be doing a lumbar puncture.

Do you know what that is?

You're puncturing my lumbar. We will be inserting a needle in between your

lumbar bone and your spine.

You shouldn't feel any pain because it seems you're paralyzed.

Okay.

Here we go.

Please let me know if you can feel a sharp or dull sensation.

Okay, and I think we're done.

So, let's wait for the results and see how we go.

Great. That's it?

That's the usual process.

No.

Oh, great.

You're back.

Day drinking.

Why am I not surprised?

Sober for ten years.

The drink turned me into an asshole.

Wasn't the drink.

I'm driven to drink by the company I keep.

You and your multiple angry personalities.

Do you always have a smart -ass answer?

Do you always act like the spawn of Satan? I just want to get drunk in

Oh, hey, guys.

Hello. Brilliant. What are you guys doing?

Nothing. Watching this race?

What are you doing?

Practicing. Give me an electric chair with a mind of its own.

Electric chair with a mind of its own?

Oh, alcohol's not allowed on the ward.

I know.

And let's not go telling anyone.

Okay?

You wouldn't understand, because Jesus is your homeboy.

Oh, good one, Tessa.

Maybe now you should go and find a kitten and run it over.

Yes, sir.

Can I ask you a question?

You're going to, aren't you?

Why don't you believe in God?

People didn't believe in God.

Well, do you? No.

Well, to be fair, neither do I.

Let me ask you a question.

How can you believe in a God when this has happened to you?

My faith is the only thing that's getting me through this.

So God breaks your neck and you're cool with it?

He has a plan for me.

He has a plan for all of us. Us being paralyzed is part of God's plan.

Well, it's fucked up, Ed. That's enough, Tisa. Look, I'm trying.

I'm still trying to figure it all out.

Well, good luck with that.

Don't you ever wish you could just figure out your own plan?

I think he's punishing me.

You made him cry.

I didn't do anything.

It's what you said.

I was being honest.

His faith is all he's got.

What do you have?

I'll come back.

Oh, it's fine.

I want to apologise.

Maybe dial back on some of the things I said earlier.

I'm a pretty angry person.

Sometimes I just let things fly out of my mouth before I think about who it

might upset, so... Sorry.

I'm not upset.

No.

Well...

Awesome. God won't strike me down because I did the right thing.

See you later.

I have had doubts before.

But I always end up back with God.

Caught a codependent relationship.

If you're happy now, I apologise to Ed.

So happy.

He's all yours.

What? So excited.

I'd take the baby Jesus any day.

No, but... Wait, Ed... Ed asked to move rooms.

He didn't feel comfortable sharing with you.

Hey, baby, can I call you back in a second?

Hi, Mum. I miss you.

Do you miss me?

Oh, shit.

Mum, can you hear me? Yeah, of course I miss you.

You OK, Mum?

Mum?

Shit!

Pop?

Poppy, hey, baby, I miss... Yo, yo, yo, Tessa, look who I found.

Hey,

babe, just watching the end of the game.

You good, man? Yeah. Nice.

Hey.

How'd the test go?

Still don't know anything yet.

What are you doing here?

I just thought you looked a little bit nervous last time I saw you, so I

I'd come in and be some moral support.

I say cavalry's dead.

That's so cute, man.

I'm just going to... Yeah, hey.

Is that where you are?

Yeah, OK.

Good news.

Yeah?

I... I finally got my work in.

Oh, that's great.

But about the whole work thing... What about it?

Your boss called.

No. Yeah. No, but I mean... Yeah, I did.

Mm -hmm. Please tell me you did it. Please. I told you I'm not a very good

Well, you said that, but I was... I thought... Anyway, she knows.

She knows?

They know everything.

Baby, I tried.

Baby.

Mm -hmm, mm -hmm.

Sorry, I've been rushed off my feet today.

Okay.

Basically, if you're not going to be walking in the next three months,

then I don't think you'll ever

walk again.

Never again?

Correct. How do you know? Do you seem certain?

Well, we've had a few patients who have presented with similar symptoms.

What we think you have is something called idiopathic transverse myelitis.

Which means?

Your immune system has attacked your spine.

That doesn't make any sense.

True.

We're going to try a plasma treatment or steroids, but at this stage I

don't believe that it will help.

But it might.

Why don't we try that then before we give up on everything else?

I think we can try take down your tone a few notches.

Okay, Miss Rivers?

Okay, I really have to get going.

Have a body check.

Do not let me keep you, Doctor.

No, I'm good.

Thanks.