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DISTANT SIRENS

Terri? Terri! Wait up!

What is it?

Uh...oh, yeah.

Uh...oh, yeah. I finish my cardiothoracic rotation in a couple weeks.

I finish my cardiothoracic rotation in a couple weeks.

I thought you might have some dispassionate advice

about which specialist to avoid next.

Your career should dictate your next rotation.

I have a problem limiting myself.

I can imagine that. What?

Well, I imagine you don't like boundaries.

You make that sound so negative!

Jack, I won't gossip with you

about the personal foibles of specialists.

Figure it out on your own.

You're a bit of an ice maiden.

I beg your pardon?

Not an insult, just an observation.

How about you keep your observations to yourself?

How about you keep your observations to yourself? Okay.

Okay.

Hey, look, I was going to ask you out for a drink sometime,

but in my dreams, yeah?

Yeah.

DRAMATIC THEME MUSIC

You can borrow it if you like.

Any good?

It's got some good tracks - Avril, Nelly.

Take it home and burn it.

I've got plenty to keep me going.

Juliette, by the time I get home, the only thing I want to do is sleep.

How can you live without music?

I'd die. Really.

I used to be like that.

I couldn't have the radio or the record player off.

Record player?!

When was this?

The Dark Ages?

I can so ban you from getting any ice cream - you know that.

Jeez, the power's really gone to your head, huh?

Okay, it's time for you to get your abdo CT

before they send out a search party.

Oh, they know me. They'll figure I got talking again.

(gasps) Juliette?

What's wrong?

Just checking.

Want to keep you on your toes.

Remind me to tell you the story of the boy who cried wolf, okay?

Later.

See ya.

Don't give them any shit, Juliette.

Charlotte, did you get my bloody page, or what?

I got here as soon as I could.

Don't bust a gut on my account.

I've got a category three coming in, I want you to look at it.

What about Juliette, any luck? Nup.

If we don't get an organ donor soon, she'll be unsuitable for transplant.

And we might lose her.

Patient's name's unknown.

Non-English speaking background.

Found in a phone booth with a large stab wound to the left upper thigh.

Got a heartrate of 146, BP's 90 over 50.

LOC in transit, we've given him 500 ml of Hartmanns

and O2 sats 95 percent.

This is what he had on him.

Watch out for the glass - phone booth was smashed.

Watch out for the glass - phone booth was smashed. On three -

On three -

one, two three.

Ah, the bloody mugging.

I'll call the police.

Nurse or doctor has to do that. I'll do it.

Sir, can you hear me?

Good response - GCS? Eleven.

Eyes open and localises to pain.

We've got an unidentified male stab wound, looks like robbery.

Look, I don't understand why I can't do that.

An RN needs to activate the file.

I'm starting to wonder what my job is.

Everything's action stations

and I'm standing around like a fifth wheel.

Reg, something for you to do -

contact an interpreter through social services,

in case he doesn't speak English.

Okay, now what have we got?

A fair bit of glass.

There you go - fleecy jacket.

Apple.

Nup, no wallet...

Can't see any ID.

Think he's a tourist?

Oh - welcome to Australia.

Oh, hello.

Here we go, a driver's licence.

Paul Wong.

Shouldn't you be doing tags for that man they just brought in?

Shouldn't you be doing tags for that man they just brought in? Norma, is there a particular rea why you're here?

Norma, is there a particular reason why you're here?

No, dear - that's not the way you're supposed to do it.

First you have to tell me to go to triage.

Go to triage.

Now you're getting the picture, dear.

Norma? We don't need you to train our ward clerks, thanks.

Now, I hate to say it, but you're taking up a chair.

Yes, they're very comfortable chairs,

thank you very much, uh...

Uh...Peaches.

Just make sure she stays out of Frank's way.

Terri, can you put up another unit of O Neg, please?

Mm-hmm.

Well, his BP's under control.

There's no further haemorrhaging.

Stable at the moment, but doesn't look good.

Yeah. Give me a yell when he wakes up?

Sure.

You guys right? Yeah, thanks, Sterlo.

Damage to that femoral artery is pretty extensive.

He won't be able to wait long for surgery.

There's a faint pedal pulse distal to the injury.

Yeah, that's something.

(insistent buzzing)

Can you please just take a seat?

(slurs) I don't wanna take a seat!

(slurs) Shut up, Nick.

'Scuse me. I'm in a bit of pain here.

I'm the one that's bleeding everywhere.

C'mon, let us in... No, no, no!

You have to take a seat. No!

Someone will come out shortly.

Hey, step back through the door now. You've been told.

Take a seat and I'll be with you soon.

Look, look I could bleed to death!

Think you'll live.

See?

You don't give a rat's arse about me.

Oh, and I'm in here 'cause you're such a loving guy.

Yeah, well, who gave you the love bite, eh?

You!! You, you wasted...

Hey. You - sit.

You come with me.

Can you make sure Frank doesn't see Norma?

Out of the way.

What are you looking at?

Don't know. Can't figure it out.

She's got your number, hasn't she, eh? (chuckles)

Hello, Barbara.

You gonna come through?

You remember Von. I'm sick.

Well, come on. We will make you better.

That's why Grandpa brought me.

Through you go.

Norma.

(struggles) "Ni hao. Ni zai yi-wen.

"Gui xing?"

Gui xing.

Ni hao. Ni zai yi-wen...

(croaks) I speak English.

(chuckles) You scared me.

Sorry.

No, it's good to see you awake, believe me.

I speak French and Cantonese, too.

I speak French and Cantonese, too. No, English'll do fine.

No, English'll do fine.

Hey, Sterlo, can you page Vincent?

Paul's awake. Yeah.

You know my name.

Yep, found your driver's licence.

Hey.

Welcome back.

I'm Dr Beaumont.

Paul, do you know where you are? Hospital.

Can you tell me what day it is?

Monday?

Correct, both times.

Can you tell me what happened to you?

Uh...What are these for?

We're giving you blood - you've lost a lot of yours.

The other's saline to keep you hydrated.

Head down - Do you remember what happened to you?

I was calling my mother in Hong Kong.

Just take your time. I needed money.

Take your time.

..and then... smacking me over the head

and when I fought them, they slashed me with a knife.

You got hit in the head?

Have we got a CT scan? Mm-hmm.

I'll double check it to make sure everything's okay.

Paul, you have a deep laceration that needs surgery

and you've lost a lot of blood.

I need permission to operate, so I'll get you some forms to sign, okay?

Okay.

So, Paul, why this?

Hey?

My Mandarin - not so good.

I need it for my parents' employees.

Cantonese is my first language, but my English is excellent.

Any American movie - you name it, I've seen it.

What's your favourite? Matrix.

Yeah? It was filmed in Sydney, you know?

That's why I'm here.

Oh, Sterlo.

Could you relieve me here?

I need to take Barbara Woods up to Sub-Acute.

Yeah, sure.

Come on, Barbara.

Okay, buddy, unwrap the towel and throw it in the bin.

Afraid you'll catch somethin', eh?

Standard procedure.

Yeah, well, I'm more likely to catch a bad attitude off you.

How'd you do this?

Yeah - cheese grater.

A what?

(ennunciating) I did it with a cheese grater.

I was tryin' to get rid of me tattoo.

As you do.

Yeah...Well, you know,

the old lady and I were havin' a bit of a blue?

I told her it was quits - we're over?

Then I thought, I don't want 'Roxy Forever' on me arm

when the next chick comes round.

You know. Yeah, yeah.

I'm sure Roxy was broken hearted.

Yeah, she was. She tried to stop me.

So I decked her.

Right.

Yeah, but we're all made up now, you know?

She paid for the cab to get here and everything.

True love - it's a many splendoured thing.

(sniffles)

Mate, you gotta tell me the truth, I need to know.

D'you reckon you can save the tatt?

Paul Wong's awake?

Yeah, awake and stable - much better than I thought he would.

Okay, I'll get consent forms and get him up to Theatre.

Hello, Barbara, I'm Dr Charlotte.

I'm Viv Woods, Barbara's grandfather.

Nice to meet you, Viv.

Grandpa, you don't have to wait in here.

You'll be bored.

Alright.

Why don't you pop down to the cafe?

Okay. She'll be here.

Paul, we need to get you to surgery to repair that artery.

While we're there we'll look around, make sure there's no other damage.

You still in any pain?

A little.

How long since his last morphine?

Two ml ten minutes ago.

Okay, well, keep me up to date on his level of consciousness.

We'll need to do an IDC.

I just need you to sign this consent form, then we're done.

There you go.

Can I call my mother?

I think she'll be worried.

Terri, the police are here to speak to Mr Wong.

Reg, Paul wants to call his mum.

Can you put a call through for him?

Sure. What about the police?

I think they can wait.

Okay.

I keep being sick. That's no good.

How long's that been going on for?

About a week.

Okay. Any other symptoms?

My tummy's sore

and so are my boobies.

Alright, Barbara. Are you sexually active?

Scotty and I have sex all the time.

And when was your last period?

I don't know.

A long time ago.

I hate them. So do I.

Barbara, do you think it's possible that you might be pregnant?

(gags)

ALARM WARBLES

Vincent!

Paul?

Paul, can you hear me?

He's in VT.

Yeah - but, look, Paul is able to speak to you now,

so he can answer all your questions, okay?

We need to defib. Put shock in - 200 joules.

Yep I'm in.

Yeah, I understand.

I'll put Paul on for you.

Yeah?

Right. Charging 200.

Charged. Clear!

BODY THUMPS Still in VT.

Charging again, 200. Oh! Um.

I am so sorry, Mrs Wong, but Paul is going to have to...

I am so sorry, Mrs Wong, but Paul is going to have to... Adrenaline. He'll have to call you

Adrenaline. He'll have to call you back.

Clear.

BODY THUMPS Yeah.

Still in VT.

I understand. I'm very, very sorry.

Um...but he's with the doctor.

Charging. Push through those fluids.

Charged. Clear!

We'll call you back, okay?

Still in VT. Charge again to 360.

Talk to me.

Pulseless VT arrest, reverted to sinus rhythm after four shocks.

Remains unresponsive, no spontaneous resps.

He started vomiting, had a VT arrest.

His head CT showed a small subdural haematoma.

His head CT showed a small subdural haematoma. The bleed must have extended. Mm-hmm.

The bleed must have extended. Mm-hmm.

How long's he been down?

Thirty-eight minutes.

His pupils are blown. Call it.

Uh, Sterlo, keep bagging.

Can I talk to you?

His licence confirms he's a donor.

I want to keep him on life support for organ retrieval.

No problem with me.

Just make sure you get the consent of the next of kin.

Um, he's a donor.

Oh! Okay then - if it's okay with you, it's okay with everyone.

It would be ridiculous to override his wishes.

They should prevail.

Agreed. Now get the consent.

And I think it's a million to one he's a match for Juliette.

I know, but maybe while I'm working to save a life with his organs,

another doctor somewhere is working to get the ones to save her.

Knock yourself out, but you know the rules -

CT to confirm diagnosis,

test for brain stem death and pronounce him brain dead.

And then and only then, Charlotte, call the transplant coordinator.

Thanks, Frank. Keep ventilating. I'll order another head CT.

I mean, look at her face.

Her nose is busted up.

There was a nurse here saying she needed to go to X-ray.

X-ray. That's right. Someone will come out soon, okay?

Oh...

Listen, lady, either you open this door

or I might kick in a new doorway for ya.

Mate, sit down and wait 'til you're called, okay?

Remember, zero tolerance - any trouble, call Security.

Hey, how's Paul Wong?

Uh, I put him on life support.

He didn't make it.

(sighs) Oh, my God.

I can't believe how many people die in here.

It's not a recovery ward, Reg.

I know. I know that.

Can you do me a favour and get the Wongs' details for me?

To ask if you can pull the plug?

No, I'm going to ask them to save someone's life.

Hello, it's Dr Beaumont over at All Saints Hospital.

I may have a patient for you.

BEEPING

RESPIRATOR HISSES

SAD MUSIC

Any sign of brain function?

There's no gag reflex, there's no spontaneous breathing.

A few more details to go through before we call it.

The diagnosis isn't likely to change, is it?

No.

Has anyone called the parents? I'm onto it.

So you're just going to ask the parents over the phone

if they mind if we retrieve his organs?

That's exactly what I'm gonna do.

That's what he wanted, according to his licence.

You could spare a thought for the parents.

You could spare one for all the people on transplant lists.

This guy seems like a perfect donor.

The question has to be asked.

I'd appreciate it if you'd cover my patients

while I talk to the Wongs, okay?

Yeah, okay.

MACHINES BEEP

The results are back for Barbara Woods.

One of Charlotte's? Yep.

Down's Syndrome girl.

What are we looking at?

Pregnancy test.

Positive.

Yeah, who do we tell? Her or her grandfather?

We tell her, of course.

Am I gonna have a little baby?

Well, uh...

We got your test results back.

And um...yes, you're pregnant.

I'm going to have a baby!

I'm glad you're so happy.

Have you told Grandpa yet?

No, I thought you might like to do that yourself.

Couldn't you tell him for me?

Well, I reckon he'd rather hear it from you.

Please?

This is all your fault.

This hospital is to blame.

With respect, Mr Woods, that's a pretty big call.

I brought her here to have her sterilised

and you talked her out of it.

Now look where it's led us!

With some counselling and a bit of help,

I don't see why Barbara can't parent this child.

You think I don't know what she's capable of?

Not enough to be a mother to this baby.

And the father? Can he help?

No. No, he's no more capable than she is.

(sighs) And what about the child?

Two parents with Down's -

What's the odds?

Well, uh, with one parent - anywhere between 35 and 50 percent.

Oh...

With both parents, the odds are significantly higher.

(sighs)

Have you told her she's pregnant?

Yeah. Yeah, I have.

Well, why? You should have come to me first,

not filled her head with fairy tales!

Then we could have done the right thing and got it over with.

Let's be very clear, Mr Woods.

We can't operate on Barbara without her consent.

It's against the law. Bugger the law!

Mr Woods.

I'm Dr Campion.

(sighs) I know how you feel.

You don't know how I feel - neither of you.

We'll get as much help for you as we possibly can.

But you should know, too,

there's a high risk of miscarriage for Down's Syndrome mothers.

Well, I'll just pray to God that's what happens,

but I'm afraid I can't rely on that.

I'm not taking Barbara home until we've all agreed

that termination is best for everyone involved.

(whispers) Hey, thought about that drink yet?

This isn't the time or place.

Why don't we make one?

What? Time and place.

Terri?

Terri? I scheduled a video phone conference with the Wongs.

I scheduled a video phone conference with the Wongs.

Okay. I'd like you to be there.

You're good with rellies. Yeah.

Have you spoken to them?

She was too upset to discuss it earlier.

She wanted some time before we spoke about details.

So...I told the transplant team that I would get consent.

What? You've dealt with transplant recipients.

Yes, I know. Then why's this such a big deal?

Maybe Vincent has a point.

You know, doing it over the phone...

What other choice do we have?

They live in Hong Kong.

Besides, it's a clinical decision.

Not for them.

Do you have any other suggestions?

Okay, when is it?

An hour. Conference room.

Do you mind if I sit in?

As long as you keep your mouth shut.

I second that.

You did?

No, she did. It was...

Vincent.

Come for a walk.

Oh, the walk. You're in trouble.

Jess, you can come, too.

You're not a big fan of Viv Woods?

He wants to terminate his granddaughter's child

without her consent, simply because she's disabled.

Jess - you're up the duff, you have a test,

Jess - you're up the duff, you have a test, the child's Down's Syndrome. What do you do?

the child's Down's Syndrome. What do you do?

the child's Down's Syndrome. What do you do? If you're trying to get me on side, that's no

If you're trying to get me on side, that's not the way to do it.

If you're trying to get me on side, that's not the way to do it. You people - heads up you

You people - heads up your bloody arses.

There's good evidence to suggest Barbara can be a parent.

She has a right to choose.

And what right does the grandfather have?

In this case, he has none. Right.

So he has no rights except to keep looking after his granddaughter

and now a great grandchild as well.

I didn't say the situation was ideal.

He'll spend his last days

wondering what the hell will become of his family when he's gone.

Every parent does that. Oh, bullshit!

Normal kids grow up, leave home. They're fine by themselves.

This is an adult who can't look after herself, let alone a baby.

There are numerous cases... Yeah, numerous.

Numerous cases of these kids ending up in care as well.

There's no way of knowing that. Exactly.

That's why I want you to try to make Barbara understand

how difficult it'll be to have this baby.

Talk her into a termination? Yep.

Well, I won't do that.

And I don't like you trying to manipulate me.

What happens if her baby's Down's Syndrome?

What happens if her baby's Down's Syndrome? Fifty-fifty chance, Frank.

Fifty-fifty chance, Frank.

They're pretty good odds.

(scoffs) You're wrong, Vincent.

They're lousy bloody odds.

Take your watch off, please.

What for?

Well, I can't treat you while it's on.

Probably bloody steal it.

I mean, this is a good watch, this is - expensive.

Very nice. Put it in your pocket.

Okay, now keep still.

Careful. It hurts.

Um...

Trust me, I'm a professional.

Ow, ow, ow! That stings! Awww...

Come on, you be a big, brave lad

and I'll...get you something nice.

Oh, careful! Uh-uh!

Well...(rueful chuckle)

Made a mess of yourself, haven't you?

You gonna tell the police?

No, if you want to ruin your life,

I'm not gonna stand in your way.

(gasps)

(whimpers)

She's rootin' someone else, you know?

I mean, that's why I got so upset.

She said she's not, but a man knows these things, don't they?

Yeah?

Well, if you say so, yeah.

Okay, would you push that sleeve up further?

GLASS TINKLES

Alright.

So, I mean...

What's a bloke supposed to do, you know?

Well...

Remove his tattoo with a cheese grater?

Yeah, that's right.

Yeah.

What else have we got?

Oh, that guy over there was mucking around on his building site

and pretended he was getting electrocuted - fuse box.

What's he doing here, then?

His mate hit him with a shovel to break the current.

Well, that'll teach him. Mmm.

Looks like a broken arm.

Looks like a broken arm. Nelson?

Nelson?

I could be jumping to conclusions, but I just treated lover boy.

Mm-hmm.

He's wearing a very expensive watch,

he has a yin/yang pendant that...

..he thinks is Indian,

and his sleeve was full of safety glass.

And?

Paul Wong. Mm-hmm?

Well, the pendant's more likely to be Chinese, isn't it?

And his bag had...

..the same glass in it.

Right.

I feel like Nancy bloody Drew here.

No, it's worth checking out. I'll call the cops.

No, it's worth checking out. I'll call the cops. Okay. Thank you.

Okay. Thank you.

Reg, get hold of Security.

Make sure Nick and Roxy don't take off before we get them inside.

Sure.

Hey.

What have you done with my lady?

I want my woman.

He's like a broken record.

She's gone to X-ray... Nah, nah...

Yes. No, where is she? I want Roxy!

Mate, I'm making a call now.

We'll sort everything out, okay?

Yeah, thanks, mate.

Barbara, I want to have a chat about what's happening.

I'm having a baby. Yes, you are.

Do you know what that means?

Do you know what that means? It means I'm going to be a mum.

It means I'm going to be a mum.

That's a lot of work, isn't it?

Got to know a lot of things.

I can go to school and learn how to feed and bath a little baby.

Mmm.

Have you got a pet?

Mr Puss.

You've got to feed Mr Puss, don't you?

Clean up his poo?

Grandpa does that.

Well, babies need to be fed all the time in the beginning -

every three hours.

And they make a lot of poo, believe you me.

No-one would mind if you didn't want to go through with this pregnancy,

if you didn't want to have a baby.

No.

I want it.

I love it.

Babies are lovely.

But you know, this isn't just for when the baby's little,

this is forever.

Just the way Grandpa looks after you.

Is my baby going to look like me?

Maybe.

I won't let anyone tease him.

Like I was.

Mr Woods, I've spoken to Barbara.

Unfortunately, she's determined to have the baby.

Well, of course she wants to have it.

She's like a child who wants a talking, wetting doll.

It's not a reality, is it?

Well, we can try and get a court order for a termination,

but you and I both know we'd have little chance.

(sighs) I need to go for a walk.

We'll get a social worker for you both.

You take your time.

(emotional) I'm 74 years old, doctor.

74.

I love her - she's the most important thing in my whole life,

but I worry every minute of every day.

Ah...You can't possibly understand that.

I do understand.

Rubbish.

The services we provide for Barbara will be permanent..

I...I came to this hospital for help once before.

You people let me down.

You let me down again.

I can't believe they'd be stupid enough to turn up in Emergency

after stabbing someone.

Nick and Roxy have one brain cell between them.

Hello!

What's he doing hanging around Emergency?

I think he's interested in Paul. Of course.

Terri. Conference call.

Hey, Terri, have you done this sort of stuff before?

Yeah, I have, but just not on the phone.

Hey, Sterlo. Are you about? Yeah.

Can you take this to Admin?

It's part of Paul Wong's belongings. Sure.

I don't know why I put up with you!

Oh, piss off!

And you've got a pencil dick! Hey, doc! Doc!

Can you check out his tackle? Shut up!

Shut up or I'll... Aw!

Hey. Shut up, both of you.

Out of the way, tough guy.

Ah, Dr Quade, got a cure for pencil dick?

Not in my personal experience, Dr Beaumont.

Terri, tell me now if you can't do this.

I don't want you there if you're not behind me,

Why can't we wait until they get here and do it face to face?

The longer we wait, the less chance the organs will be viable.

Statistically... It's not about statistics, is it?

Medical imperative.

I'm fine with it. I-I am.

I am. I'm fine, fine.

MRS WONG: There's been no change?

No.

I'm afraid there won't be any change.

Paul's what we call brain dead.

He's no longer able to function without our help.

As I explained earlier, he had what's called a subdural haematoma.

We think the bleeding extended very suddenly.

It caused him to stop breathing and his heart to stop beating.

But he wanted to talk to me.

He - he was well enough.

These things can happen very suddenly.

We did everything we could, but...we couldn't resuscitate Paul.

We couldn't bring him back.

(gasping sobs)

We're very sorry, Mrs Wong.

He, um...

He seemed like a lovely boy.

If you're not able to bring him back,

what did you want to speak to me about?

Is Mr Wong available to talk to us as well?

He...he's not here.

He's in China on business.

I haven't been able to make contact with him yet.

He...

He doesn't know.

(sobbing)

I'm sorry.

Go on.

(sobs)

Go on.

Mrs Wong, as you may know, Paul was an organ donor.

And...this man

is from the Organ Donation and Transplant Unit.

Ordinarily, we would ask your permission to retrieve Paul's organs

to donate to those who are in need.

But I realise that this is not an appropriate time

for you to consider this.

Mrs Wong, please accept our condolences

and if you have any further questions, don't hesitate to call us.

(sobs)

I'm very sorry.

You didn't ask.

I thought I told you to keep your mouth shut, Jack.

(exhales)

You think she did the right thing.

Yeah, I think she did.

Yeah, I can see why we should celebrate

two, maybe three dead patients instead of one -

Makes perfect sense.

Hey, you can argue the point.

And you think I'm cold.

I know it's not the best case scenario,

but he does fit the criteria,

so Charlotte's...got a right to ask.

Are you a donor, Von?

Ha.

They can have anything of mine they want, but it comes with a warning.

Well, I screwed that.

I thought you did really good.

Charlotte, chest pain.

He's just walked in, diaphoretic.

Pulse is 90, BP 140 over 90.

Name?

Mick Hodges, 52 years old, presented with left shoulder pain.

Charlotte, there's a call for you - Mrs Wong.

I have to take that call.

We need you here. Frank's off the floor.

Jack, can you take over? I'll page Vincent.

I have to take the call.

Okay.

Terri, can you organise a 12 lead?

And page Cardiac, Reg.

I'll get a line in.

Hi, mate. I'm Dr Quade.

Um, how is the pain?

(mumbles)

Well...

We were at home and then we came in.

What time did you leave home?

(scoffs) I don't know. We weren't lookin' at a clock.

What about your watch?

Did you look at that?

Nice one. Expensive.

It's fake.

Got it at the markets.

A guy who owns a watch just like that died an hour ago.

From stab wounds.

You stupid IDIOT!

Tell us what happened, Nick?

Look, it wasn't me.

I never robbed anyone.

He made me go along with it and he hit me when I said...

What are you saying? I'm scared of him.

No, no, she's lyin'.

I called the ambulance. Just get me away from him.

She would have left him. She's a crazy bitch!

She would have left him. She's a crazy bitch! Nah... You want to make a statement?

Nah... You want to make a statement?

Nah... You want to make a statement? Look here if you don't believe me!

Look here if you don't believe me!

There!

Hey, is everything okay?

It's more than okay.

Mrs Wong gave permission for the donation.

She's on the phone to the transplant coordinator.

How's the chest pain?

It's actually not bothering me much.

Um...the patient.

Oh.

Yeah, he's stable -

I'm sending him to CCU.

Yeah, hi. Dr Beaumont here.

I need to speak to someone about a patient you have in ICU - Paul Wong.

Hi, Barbara, how did you go with the social worker?

She talked to me like I was stupid.

I have Down's Syndrome, I'm not dumb.

Did you tell her that? Yes.

She didn't really like it much, though.

Where's Grandpa?

I think he went for a bit of a walk.

He doesn't want me to have my baby.

I think he just needs a little time to get used to the idea, that's all.

He's had all day.

Grandpa.

Grandpa, please don't be mad at me.

I'm not mad with you, princess.

Don't worry. Everything's alright.

See you, Barbara.

Come and visit us when you're here for tests.

I will, thank you.

Bye. Let's go.

Now, Mr Woods,

maybe you should think about reassessing your own situation.

There are other options for Barbara's care.

Right.

Well, that's me done.

Ooh! (giggles)

Give me a yell if the woman in five spikes a fever.

Okay.

I've got to get Mrs McRea from X-ray.

Are you doing the reduction? Yeah.

Nelson, are those bloods back on Mick Hodges?

No, not yet.

They're starting the retrieval op soon.

Are you coming up?

Yeah, as soon as I'm done here.

I'll be up for a while.

Good result, by the way.

Okay, I don't know you well enough.

I was wrong about you.

No, you don't.

But you have to admit you were wrong, too.

We'd have lost the organs had it been up to you.

It's easy for you to say.

You had nothing to do with the patient.

That's the point of professional distance, isn't it?

ROXY: Youse can all get stuffed!! Keep it down.

Shut your face, you pigs!

Just cause you need a good root, don't look at me!

There's someone with no boundaries.

Maybe I should ask her out.

That's not funny.

Oh, come on, she's a laugh.

They're the people who stabbed and beat Paul Wong.

He was 19 years old, he was here on holiday.

And in case you didn't know, he loved American movies,

especially The Matrix.

He spoke French, Cantonese, English and some Mandarin.

This was his.

Don't be late for your surgery.

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So?

Okay, well, was his heart viable?

Uh, yep.

That's good.

Look, I understand where you're coming from.

Okay.

Thank you.

Um, what I just saw in there

is the closest thing to life after death that I can believe in.

That's got to mean something. Yeah.

So, what do you believe in?

I reckon you can live without knowing.

Hey, um...thanks for today.

Home, shower, cheeky glass of red.

Dr Hughes, we hardly know each other.

Believe me, it's better that way.

Vincent, Jessica.

Been a long day.

Come on, we saved an unborn child.

Hooray for us! A victory for civil liberties.

Hooray for us! A victory for civil liberties. That's not fair.

That's not fair.

You know what's not fair.

That man walks out of here and it's business as usual.

You won't give it another thought.

But he'll think of nothing else for the rest of his miserable life!

We did the right thing.

As much as I find the situation difficult and care for Mr Woods...

You did the legal thing.

You did the civil libertarian, politically correct thing.

You never once put yourself in his shoes.

Not once.

You spend a lot of time telling us we can't get emotionally involved.

Maybe it's time you took that advice yourself.

Are you alright?

Go home.

So, do you believe in having dinner with residents?

Goodnight, Jack.

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Sorry I'm late, Sarah.

Your dinner's late, too - as in deceased and cremated.

Sorry.

Will this take care of the extra time?

Yeah, thanks.

But we're going to have to make some better arrangements, Dr Campion.

It's not about the money.

I have a life too, you know. Mmm.

Sorry.

How was she today?

Okay.

We had a couple of battles, but no worse than usual.

Has she had dinner?

Some.

Most of it ended up all over me, though.

Same old same old.

Hmm.

I'd better get going. See you tomorrow.

Thanks, Sarah.

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Daddy's home.

Kathleen?

Daddy missed Kathleen today.

(gently) Kathleen?

Uhh! Uhh!

(guttural protests)

I'm sorry. Daddy's very late, isn't he?

I'm sorry.

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