Original subtitles

Oh, my God!

Miss Regina! No, Morris. No!

GUNSHOT

Why did you shoot him?

GUNSHOT

Sterlo!

Argh!

Think what you're doing to those boys!

This is none of your business.

You can't deny them their dad or you're a complete bitch!

Will you marry me?

Yes, I'd love to. Yes!

I just...I just think we should talk about it.

Ah, it's just...

..I'm already married.

Oh!

Denis, you have to leave this here?

You want me to put it on top of the ladder?

What's with the leak, Denis?

What's with the leak, Denis? Oh.

Oh.

Yeah, small leak...big job.

YELLING

We've got three here. Radio for another truck.

It's all turned to shit.

Footy team, I'm the captain. Jimmy here's the groomsman...

Yeah, okay. Can you give us room?

What the hell happened here?

Can you cut them apart?

This guy's only got abrasions.

(groans)

My wrist! Oh!

Okay, just take it easy.

(slurs) They were wasted, man.

They just stumbled out in front of the car.

The poor bastard over there was driving.

Dusty here got hit first.

He's the groom and then the others ...just got yanked out after him!

Dusty, you've broken your leg, mate.

Can you tell me where else it hurts?

Can you tell me where else it hurts? (grunts and mumbles in pain)

(grunts and mumbles in pain)

(grunts and mumbles in pain) He can't talk - his lips are zipped.

He can't talk - his lips are zipped.

He can't talk - his lips are zipped. Speak no evil.

Speak no evil.

Speak no evil. What happened to his mouth?

What happened to his mouth?

Super-glue - three wise monkeys.

See no evil.

Hear no evil.

Alright, we get the picture.

It was the best man's idea.

We'll need a wet dressing and a splint.

Make sure you radio that other truck.

Oh, get a hard collar and IV metoclopramide, too.

Oh, get a hard collar and IV metoclopramide, too. I called the ambulance.

I called the ambulance.

Well, let's hope this guy doesn't throw up and aspirate his own vomit.

(grunts loudly)

You stay still for me, mate.

I'll give you something for the pain in a minute.

Alright, let's take a look at you.

(groans)

Oh, careful!

Sterlo!

LOUD, DRUNKEN RUCKUS

Did they super-glue your brain cells, too?

(groans)

I'm not going to be blind, am I?

Blind drunk still, maybe, but blind - I don't think so.

Do any of the others need surgery?

We're going to separate the other guy's lips

at the same time they reset his tibia.

Okay.

I'm just going to bathe your eye and wash away some of those stray hairs.

Dan.

Okay.

That's it.

Okay.

Nice and slowly, try now.

How many fingers?

(chuckles softly)

Likewise.

Is there any pain, blurred vision or scratchiness?

No, it's just a bit sore.

We'll organise an ophthalmologist,

but it looks like your eyelashes kept

the super-glue clear of your cornea.

MAX: Dad! Hey, champ.

How are you doing, eh? Look what I've got for you.

It's only a weekend. He'll be fine.

Yeah, I know.

Am I on time?

Yep.

Dad got me a basketball.

Dad got me a basketball. We might shoot a few hoops after school.

We might shoot a few hoops after school.

We might shoot a few hoops after school. Oh, sounds great.

Oh, sounds great.

He...ever played basketball?

Er, no. Not that I know of.

We've tried to get him into footy, but he wasn't too keen.

Basketball's cool.

Well, maybe you should join a team or something, eh?

Okay, he starts at nine, he finishes at...

3.30. 3:30.

You know where it is? Yeah. Got it sussed.

Maxie. Say goodbye to your mum.

Bye bye, darling.

Have fun.

See you, Max.

See you, Max. See you Sunday, 7:30.

See you Sunday, 7:30.

Let's go, champ.

ROWDY CHEERS

Can we do something about that?

I'll call Security. X-ray.

You don't need it - it's dislocated.

You should be a doctor.

Sure you don't want morphine?

This'll take a fair yank.

No, it's happened before. Just go for it.

No more drugs - they make me feel weird.

Okay, it's your pain threshold.

The beer should help.

Have you had any other drugs besides alcohol?

I'm not sure.

It was a pretty wild night.

Alright, we'll do a blood work-up.

Okay, on three.

On three.

One...two...

(agonised scream)

Cal-unk!

(chuckles)

Okay, his neck's cleared.

Let's remove the collar and try and sit him up.

(retches and coughs)

Let's try some more dolasetron.

Four milligrams IV.

This is to help with your nausea, Dusty.

But you have to stay calm for me.

But you have to stay calm for me. If you keep vomiting, the tube may not be enough.

If you keep vomiting, the tube may not be enough.

If you keep vomiting, the tube may not be enough. It could go into your lungs.

It could go into your lungs.

It could go into your lungs. Vincent, the tibia's the least of his problems.

Vincent, the tibia's the least of his problems.

Vincent, the tibia's the least of his problems. Fibula's smashed, fragments everywhere.

Fibula's smashed, fragments everywhere.

Fibula's smashed, fragments everywhere. None of which will matter if he aspirates his own

None of which will matter if he aspirates his own vomit.

TRICKLING SOUND

You hear that sound?

We've finally managed to clear your belly.

No more hurling.

(grunts)

Just try not to spread yourselves everywhere,

and if you can, keep the noise down in room four.

Look, we've got a job to do, alright?

No dramas. I'm just asking for a bit of co-operation.

PHONE RINGS Ward 17 - Regina.

We're only in room four. Reckon you can cope?

Plus a bit of work at the desk.

Sterlo? What?

Security upgrade - you got a problem, talk to Admin.

No problem.

Smart arse.

Well, let's go, come on. Equipment out of the lift.

REGINA: Yeah, okay. Thanks.

(knocks)

Sterlo's been admitted.

Someone super-glued his eyes shut.

Dare we ask how or why?

Well, the ward clerk in Emergency didn't say.

He also has a dislocated shoulder, apparently.

Oh, he's had a rough trot.

Okay, everyone. This is Sophie from the agency - she's with us today.

It's Sophia.

REGINA: Hi, Sophia. Hi, welcome.

I'm Nelson. Von and Paula.

You're on rooms two and eight with them.

Come on, let's get the room ready.

What's this about new security arrangements?

I don't know.

Reg, can you ring Security and find out?

Ah, yeah, I can. I'm just expect...

PHONE RINGS Ward 17. Regina speaking.

Yes, good. Thank you for calling back.

Let the games begin!

(laughs)

STERLO: It was just a bit of fun, you know.

You couldn't have predicted it'd turn out the way that it did.

Yeah, at least nobody got seriously hurt. (feeble laugh)

I know it'll be a bit ordinary

walking down the aisle with a plaster on your leg,

but I'm sure Jenny...

..Jenny will understand.

Hey, who knows? You'll probably look back on this one day and laugh.

Okay. Dusty, they're ready for you in Theatre.

They're waiting for you upstairs.

Yeah, I'll bet.

I've organised for you and Dusty to share a room.

Thanks.

COUNTRY MUSIC PLAYS ON RADIO

(turns down volume) DENIS: Hey.

A quick word. We need to make a start.

Before you do. What?!

A few weeks ago, a guy came onto this ward with a gun and went crazy.

I know that, Curtis, you're not talking to an imbecile.

That's why we're here - fix the damage.

Denis, there's a lot of damage here you can't see.

Oh.

Where?

The people. Ah.

Still in shock, trying to move on. Trying to do their jobs.

Uh-huh. So what do YOU want?

Just keep the music down a bit, mate.

I'm sure the patients would appreciate it, too.

The patients.

Alright, if you do that, Denis, I'D appreciate it.

What's wrong with you?

What?

You got a point to make, make it like a man.

Don't namby pamby about.

I just did, Denis.

I have rights, Curtis.

AMBULANCE BLARES IN DISTANCE

Hi.

What in the hell are you doing here?

I asked the agency to give me a shift here.

I was going to contact you to let you know.

Well, I have an answering machine.

(scoffs) I know.

(sighs) Why didn't you just leave a message

instead of hanging up ten million times?

Maybe I didn't want another door slammed in my face, Charlotte.

We need to talk.

No, we don't.

We don't need to do anything.

Listen, just keep our relationship to yourself.

Here's the first of your room two patients.

Sterling McCormack - relocation of dislocation of the shoulder

Sterling McCormack - relocation of dislocation of the shoulder and removal of super-glue fro

and removal of super-glue from the eyes.

and removal of super-glue from the eyes. And congenital stupidity.

And congenital stupidity.

Yeah, come on. Let's get it over with.

Oh, are you kidding?

This is going to keep me going for years.

Are you very sore? Alright, Von.

MAN WHISTLES What's that whistling?

NELSON: Don't ask.

CHARLOTTE: QID irrigations and a litre of saline over six hours.

CHARLOTTE: QID irrigations and a litre of saline over six hours. Ophthalmology consult? O

Ophthalmology consult? Once his eyes calm down.

Ophthalmology consult? Once his eyes calm down. Pain management? He says he doesn't need a

Pain management? He says he doesn't need any.

Pain management? He says he doesn't need any. Tough guy.

Tough guy.

Ha ha. No brain, no pain.

Yeah, well, that sounds nice.

Can you do it today?

Yeah, yeah. If you can.

Oh, I can arrange to pick it up.

Reg? What are you...

I need a ruling, boss.

What?

My army marches on its ears.

You've lost me.

Curtis told me to turn the radio off.

Denis, I asked you to turn it down. Politely.

Mate, politely or otherwise,

I tell my blokes what they can and can't do.

Not him.

Nelson, can you work it out, please?

He refuses to enter into a meaningful dialogue.

A meaningful dialogue?

This is a demarcation issue.

You know, Denis, frankly I have more important things to deal with.

Right.

MONITOR BEEPS

SURGEON: In my day, a bucks' night consisted of a few quiet beers

and perhaps a pantsing at the end of the evening.

LUKE: What, no stripper?

Thanks.

Forceps.

OMINOUS MUSIC

Lots of fragments.

I had a stripper at mine.

Could've done without her.

Ugly?

Ha. The evening or the stripper?

(chuckles)

TENSE MUSIC

Good.

More there, I think.

Once they're out, we can see about getting

these bones into some alignment.

You want me to do it or...

No, no. I'm happy to do it.

MUSIC INTENSIFIES

SOFT SIZZLING

It got uglier.

I seem to remember being tied to a lamp post.

Can anyone smell anything?

ELECTRICAL CRACK

Shit.

URGENT MUSIC

Get the fire extinguisher.

Turn the diathermy off.

Watch those cylinders.

I'll unhook him.

We've got to get this man out of here.

Bloody thing!

SMOKE ALARM BLARES

Get another sterile drape over his leg.

We'll bag him and get him out of here.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER SQUIRTS

PHONE RINGS Ward 17. Regina speaking.

DENIS: Nice ankles, Reg.

DENIS: Nice ankles, Reg. What's the wiring for?

What's the wiring for?

What's the wiring for? I'll transfer you.

I'll transfer you.

DENIS: Security.

Yeah, they want a panic button at every staff base,

since, you know, the other week.

It's a bit over the top, isn't it?

Yeah, like you being so polite.

Denis, just for once, can't we call a truce?

Truce or surrender?

Oh, look, he is just trying to be friendly.

Aren't you?

DRILL WHIZZES

Yeah, yeah. See?

Oh, Paula, Theatre just called.

There was a fire down there. What?

Luke's fine - he doesn't want you to worry.

What about his patient?

They're going to finish the operation in another theatre.

Operating theatre, eh?

That'd be right - more work for us.

You lot break 'em, we fix 'em.

Denis, how much longer are you going to be?

About as long as it takes for me to install a panic button.

Why, there's no PANIC, is there? Honk honk!

Ha ha ha. Ha.

It will take six to eight weeks

for the torn shoulder muscles to heal.

Great. (sighs)

Great. (sighs) Try not to blink so much.

Try not to blink so much.

Try not to blink so much. I hate drops.

I hate drops.

I thought you were tough.

Now, if you still don't want morphine,

I can organise you something else.

If he's sober enough to feel it.

Thank you.

Now, are we clear on your treatment?

Yeah. Yeah, sure, I'll think about analgesia.

Okay.

Let me know if there's any swelling.

Hey. So, how did you get yourself into this?

(sighs) My mate Dusty's bucks' night - things just went pear-shaped.

Right.

I'm the best man.

I thought the best man was meant to look after the groom.

Yeah. Not that it's any of your business.

PHONE RINGS

Ward 17. Regina speaking.

PAULA: Hey, you okay? Fine.

What happened?

We're not sure - could've been a short in the diathermy.

SOPHIA: I'm done. You need a hand? Yeah, thanks.

Can you tell Sterlo that Dusty's mum will be in soon?

Yep.

How is he? We fixed the break. Should be fine.

We'll need to monitor the burn on his leg.

You know Julia's going to want a full report on it.

Michael?

Luke.

Sorry, mate, hope you didn't mind me having you paged.

What's going on? Is Max alright?

Yeah, yeah, he's at school.

Another hour and a half.

Which is why I need to get this over with.

Get what over with?

Oh, we've been assigned to do the preliminary report into your fire.

Well, it's not my fire.

It's not my job, either, usually.

There've been a few deliberately lits in the area,

they're a bit stressed and threw it my way.

This way? Yeah.

Well, it's a question of culpability.

The insurance company assessor's going to come to us for our opinion.

Bit of a mess.

It could've been a lot worse.

So, what was the set-up?

Anything unusual?

Routine.

You didn't drop anything, knock anything over?

What happened to the tray over there?

We were in a bit of a hurry to get the fire extinguisher.

You were in charge?

I was operating.

Technically, Mr Abbott, the specialist, was in charge.

Look, it was an accident.

Nobody screwed up, nobody got hurt.

Okay, cool.

It's not a witch hunt.

I'll leave you to it.

It must've been a big one last night.

What was the story with the super-glue?

Things just got a bit out of control.

Oh, been happening a lot lately?

Wow, 158 on 85.

Well?

What do you mean?

There's a point, mate.

You go beyond it, you fall over the edge.

If you need help, the counsellor is still available.

This isn't about the shooting, Von.

No?

Well, you are in serious trouble.

He must be so embarrassed.

Sterlo?!

He doesn't do a big line in embarrassment.

I think it's more than that.

What do you think it is?

No idea, but he's churned up about something.

Okay.

Keep an eye on him today then.

May I?

Alright, your ophthalmologist has given you a clean bill of health,

so you shouldn't have any problems.

But we'll keep you in for the rest of the day.

Thanks.

I'll write him up for some chloromycetin drops.

Look, maybe it's better if I swap with somebody to work this room.

I'm perfectly happy to work with you,

if you do your job properly.

So, what was all that about?

Dusty.

Dust.

How are you feeling, mate?

Don't speak to me, arsehole.

Don't even look at me.

EDGY MUSIC

They've repainted in here.

I'm still not sure about the colour, though.

I've seen worse.

Charlotte saw a lot worse...in here.

I know, I read about it in the papers.

So, what's the story, then?

Well, um, I worked in the Middle East for a while...

No, no. I meant between you and Charlotte.

So, what were you, ex-lovers or...

No.

Worse. We're sisters.

Uh-huh.

Well, what happened?

It's a long story.

DOOR KNOCK

Regina said I'd find you here.

I should check on Mr Copeland in eight.

He's got to be transferred to rehab.

Ambos are due any minute.

What are you doing here?

It's okay. Max is fine.

I've just been called in to do the prelim investigation

into the fire downstairs.

I don't want to stress Luke out,

but I've got to talk to him, you know?

Sure.

He seems a bit...tense around me.

Yeah. (laughs)

I think he's a bit uptight about this whole access thing.

I was just wondering if you might have a word with him.

Put him at ease.

I don't have a problem. HE is full of it.

He is concerned.

Concerned? Yeah, right.

Look, I said I'd talk to you and I've tried.

Paula.

We've got the whole weekend together - let's try and have some fun.

Okay? I'll book somewhere nice for dinner and we'll go out.

Whatever you like.

Look, it's not that I wouldn't like to...

Oh, it would mean so much to me if you could.

Is there a problem here?

No, I just need a favour from Denis.

Good luck.

Friendly, isn't he?

Denis, look...

Consider it done.

Yes!

Dusty!

Mum.

PAULA: He hasn't been awake long.

Hey, beautiful.

Are you alright?

YOU should be ashamed of yourself.

How in hell did you let this happen?

How in hell did you let this happen? And then you didn't even call me.

And then you didn't even call me.

And then you didn't even call me. Mrs Crowe, I was injured.

Mrs Crowe, I was injured.

I couldn't even see.

I always said Warwick should be best man.

Why Dustin had to pick you...

Mum, just leave it.

Mrs Crowe, is it?

Yes.

I'm trying to put drops in Sterling's eyes.

Would you mind leaving us for a minute?

Maybe we should go.

I want to know exactly how this happened.

Which moron had the idea for the super-glue?

It was you, wasn't it?

Look, we were really drunk, it was just a spur of the moment...

And I thought you were Dusty's friend.

I am.

So my son and future daughter-in-law

won't be able to walk down the aisle together.

That's friendship, is it?

What a mess. DUSTY: Too right.

Then they tried to set fire to me on the operating table. (chuckles)

They what?

It was a minor accident, quickly dealt with.

It was a fire!

Surgery was completed in another theatre without complication.

What about the burn on his leg?

It's a minor burn, it will heal without a scar.

It's a minor burn, it will heal without a scar. We'll take pictures, shall we, and see i

We'll take pictures, shall we, and see if a lawyer thinks it's minor.

We'll take pictures, shall we, and see if a lawyer thinks it's minor. Well, you'd better take t before it disappears.

Well, you'd better take them quickly before it disappears.

Well, you'd better take them quickly before it disappears. I may take up that suggestion, Doctor.

I may take up that suggestion, Doctor.

It'll come in very useful when I sue.

My son could have been killed.

I'm going to lodge a formal complaint

and make sure it's investigated properly.

DOOR OPENS AND SLAMS

Sorry.

Why do I have to push it with my foot?

You can't have it in view.

What if someone points a gun at you...

NELSON: Excuse me.

Denis. What?

Come here.

You know how I told you

that people are still coming to terms with what happened?

What about it?

Regina's partner, Morris, was one of the victims.

Oh, I know that.

You don't think it'd be a good idea

not to mention guns in front of Reg?

Mate, I think you're the one being over-sensitive.

Waffling around the subject is only going to make her more upset.

It's better to be direct.

That's my job.

Yeah. Thanks, Denis.

Oh.

Oh, no. You've shut me down.

What was this cord doing here, anyway?

Temporary measure, Curtis - I needed an outlet.

Were you on the common drive?

No, I was halfway through a letter.

ALARM RINGS LOUDLY Oh! Wrong cord.

ALARM RINGS LOUDLY Oh! Wrong cord. Don't look at me. This is your fault.

Don't look at me. This is your fault.

My fault?

Oh, stop it! He started it.

Not you. The alarm.

TERRI: What's going on?

What's the problem?

Look, sorry, this guy...

Hey, we hear an alarm, we worry, alright?

Just a drill, guys. Just a drill.

Yeah, well, next time you do a drill, how about letting us know?

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

People hear alarms going off and that's how panic starts.

People hear alarms going off and that's how panic starts. Yeah. Well, sorry, it's meant to

Yeah. Well, sorry, it's meant to be a silent alarm.

Denis, just turn it off, and then both of you...

ALARM RINGS CONTINUOUSLY

It's attached to the fire alarm,

but it's only meant to sound down Security.

I don't understand it.

Um, okay. Well, what about Regina's computer?

Well, I wasn't the one who pulled the plug.

Yeah, but you put the cord there.

I mean, shouldn't it have been taped down or something?

Well, that was my fault.

Denis, um, did warn us to be careful.

Stop playing mind games, Curtis.

What do you mean?

All day he's been at it.

Laughing at me, you know, being Mr Agreeable.

Denis, look.

This is a very difficult time for us

and what we need to do right now is to work together as a team.

I agree.

Yeah, I think for everybody's sake,

it's time to put an end to this madness.

What do you say?

Nelson.

Good.

Can we get back to work now?

After you, mate.

(mouths words)

CAMERA CLICKS

Can we redress that now?

I suppose so.

It's sheer incompetence.

Dressing.

Everyone who's contributed towards the mucking up of your special day

is going to pay.

I'm sorry, I can't stand this any longer - I'm going for a walk.

Where are you going?

I don't need these fluids any more.

I'll tell Charlotte.

Don't worry, I'm not going to go far.

I've had enough hassles for one day.

That's it.

Run away from what you've done.

Gutless bastard.

Your poor face.

SHOCKING MUSIC

(muffled) No.

No, just...

Just don't, alright?

That's the first time I've heard that.

So, for the past few weeks...

Look...

What happened came out of you feeling sorry for me.

We got close.

It was an accident.

So, what about the second time and the time after that?

Did we just keep having accidents?

The whole thing was a mistake.

(upset) So from your point of view, this is nothing,

is that what you're saying?

All I'm saying is we have to move on.

All I'm saying is we have to move on. Oh, right. Easy for you.

Oh, right. Easy for you.

I'm supposed to be getting married.

Do you still want the wedding to go ahead?

No.

TURBULENT MUSIC CONTINUES

I have to tell him.

(exhales) Yes.

Yeah, you do, but...

..not now.

If you tell him now - here -

it's just going to make everything worse.

You're just trying to protect your arse.

No, that's not true.

Crap.

Crap, Sterlo.

Not that it matters, anyway.

I don't have to say anything about you.

I'm going to tell him.

Are you coming?

Are you pleased?

What about?

Telling the entire bloody hospital that you're my sister.

Charlotte, that's not true.

I told Paula because I had to.

She put me on the spot.

Listen, why don't we talk about this after work?

Over a drink.

Just like that.

I didn't understand what it meant for you -

coming out.

"Disgusting lesbian bitch."

They were the exact words.

All I knew was that one minute you're married to this terrific guy

and then...

And then what?

What?

You were a lesbian.

Listen, you're not the only one who's done a bit of growing and changing.

I left home, too.

I've travelled, I've had time to think about things.

That's why I'm here.

And now that you're all grown up and mature,

you want me to forgive and forget that?

Is that it?

I haven't got any other sisters.

(sighs)

Okay, fine.

I should've known better.

Nelson, can you give me a hand with these patient file reviews?

Sure. Can you give me a minute? Yeah.

WORKMEN CHATTER LOUDLY IN ROOM FOUR

Ah, Nelson. Denis.

Hey, stop that in there!

Keep it down.

(sighs)

Mind if I have a word with Regina? Sure.

Because if I'm in the way... Not a problem.

It won't take long. Denis, it's fine.

I'll keep it short.

That problem with the panic button's fixed.

Oh, good.

And the you-know-what is down in the you-know-where.

(whispers) Oh, fantastic. Thank you.

Um...Terri.

Mmm-hmm.

Do you mind if I dash out and leave the desk for a sec?

It's important.

Can you put that off?

Can you put that off? I need to do these reviews.

I need to do these reviews.

I can mind the desk. I'm done in eight.

I can mind the desk. I'm done in eight. Okay, Sophia. Great, thanks.

Okay, Sophia. Great, thanks.

Thank you.

(whistles)

BUZZER SOUNDS

If I'm not allowed in there, you're certainly not.

It's my room.

THREATENING MUSIC

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

But I had to tell you now. I couldn't let it go on any longer.

You couldn't let it.

It's not you, it's me.

I'm a nice guy.

Everybody says so. They say, "Dusty is a great guy".

"He'd give you the shirt off his back."

Dusty...

Look, just shut up, Sterlo, mate.

Just let me speak, eh?

Best mate!

DISTURBING MUSIC CONTINUES

It's been my downfall, hasn't it?

Being a nice bloke.

You two must think I am so thick!

Banging away behind my back.

No, Dusty, we didn't mean to!

"We didn't mean to!"

Jesus, I don't know what that is! What is that shit?!

Jesus, you and me are finished!

And you. You gutless turd!

Dusty, you shouldn't be out of bed.

LOUD CRASH

Get out of it!

LOUD THUMP

Argh! Ohh!

Stop it!

CHAOTIC YELLING

Just try to keep still.

Stand back for a moment, please.

You pig!

Steri-strip should do it.

We were really drunk.

Dusty started to make comments about me and Jenny.

He knew.

And I just panicked.

That's when I got the idea about the three wise monkeys

and the super-glue.

Inspired.

You think I'm a complete drop-kick, don't you?

Well, you can't keep flying by the seat of your pants.

You've got to change things - nobody's going to do it for you.

Thanks for your support.

(scoffs)

Well, that won't work.

What?

The "poor me" routine.

Everybody has problems.

I don't have problems.

No?

Look in the mirror.

The wound's dehisced and there's a haematoma forming.

So he has to go back to Theatre.

Probably. We'll know when he gets back from Radiology.

PAGER BEEPS

Nurse coming to redress this?

Sophia!

Where the hell did you spring from?

Hello! I thought you were overseas.

Well, I was.

We should catch up.

We should redress this wound.

We should redress this wound. Yeah. Well...

Yeah. Well...

..you know where I am.

Yeoww!

ALARM GOES OFF Charlotte.

Bradycardic. Rate 30.

Bradycardic. Rate 30. Dusty, can you hear me?

Dusty, can you hear me?

Dusty?

He's having a vaso-vagal.

Atropine 500 micrograms.

MUM: What's happening?

NELSON: Atropine, 500 micrograms.

I got it.

Heart rate's dropping -

get that into him before he arrests.

He's my son.

Come on, out you come.

There's nothing you can do here.

Soon as we know anything...

Back up to 50.

Sixty.

Okay. BP's 105 on 68.

DUSTY: (groans)

(loudly) You with us, Dusty?

What happened?

You had a vaso-vagal episode, but you're okay.

From the pain - you passed out.

(mumbles) Fainted?

No, it was a little more serious than that, but you're okay now.

Is everything alright in here?

Yeah.

MONITOR BEEPS STEADILY

There you go.

I've warned him so many times.

I'm running out of options for Sterling.

Well, I suppose you've got to feel sorry for him.

I know I should, but I don't have it in me right now, frankly.

What? The black sheep of the family, lost his way.

Well, who am I? Bo Peep?

(chuckles)

Well, if he's going to hear what he needs to hear,

it's going to have to come from you, isn't it?

(grunts)

Okay, let's get it over with.

What?

The lecture, you firing me, whatever.

Well, this is a familiar scene between you and me, isn't it?

What? Me acting like a child and you acting like my mother?

I'm sorry.

You know, after the shooting...

..we all needed time to get back on track.

But there is a limit and you've reached it.

Do you want me to resign?

You know what I want?

I want a ward that's going to function normally.

And I don't want my staff bringing their personal life to work.

Anyway...

..you know, as far as your future's concerned,

that's your responsibility, Sterling.

It's not mine.

(sighs)

Reggie.

(clicks tongue)

Heh heh.

Rightio, Reg, it's the end of the day and time is up.

What is the big surprise?

Okay.

(clears throat) Announcement.

I want everyone to meet at the Rose Garden after work.

So, spread the word.

Why?

I've spent most of the day getting the powers that be

to let me do this,

and I have to thank Denis for his help - thank you, Denis.

BIRDSONG

This is just a little memorial to Morris.

He really loved this hospital and he loved all of us, too.

And we treated him like part of our family

and I know we're all going to miss him.

And he was a lovely man.

So, if ever you need to know where Miss Regina is at lunchtime,

you'll know where I'll be.

EMOTIONAL MUSIC

Thanks.

Thank you.

Hi, sweetie. How was school?

Good.

Hey, Max. Hey, Luke.

After school, I went to the fire station and I sat in the engine.

Wow.

Dad had to find out all about the fire that Luke started.

Ah, Max, Luke didn't actually start the fire,

he just happened to be there when it started.

Michael thought we could all go out and have pizza.

Together.

Pizza.

Um...

Look, I don't think so.

You go - maybe I'll see you later.

See you, Max.

SIREN WAILS IN DISTANCE

It's crooked.

Hey?

What?

I didn't know you smoked.

This is my last one ever.

If you think I'm going to apologise for today, you're mistaken.

You don't need to apologise.

Neither of us do.

That's littering.

Terri asked me to stay on.

And do you want to?

It depends on you.

I'm sorry.

(teary) I'm really, really sorry

about what I said all those years ago.

STIRRING MUSIC

You, ah...you take the job if you want it, but...

you take it for you.

You don't take it for me, okay?