All Saints (1998) s01e41 Episode Script

1
Previously on All Saints:
You should have seen her.
I said to myself,
"I'm going to marry her".
And I did.
Ben is jealous of Luke Forlano.
I can't blame him.
I've been trying
to crack onto that guy for months.
Next to you, I'm invisible.
Don't take it out on me
because you struck out.
Don't take it out on me
because you struck out.
You're not missing me that much.
Are you
You're not missing me that much.
Are you missing me?
I asked first.
Nup.
Hijacked the catering trolley.
You've got to eat, Luke oh!
The reason you stick up for Sister
Sullivan is you're hot for her.
Give her one.
Get it off your chest.
(sarcastic laugh)
I start work at eight.
I thought I could bring the kids'
Christmas presents around early.
They'll be up at the break of dawn,
anyway.
What are you doing?
There's something else
we have to address, Terri.
What - more important
than Christmas?
Dad!
Dad?
Dad.
PERSISTENT BUZZING
You slept through the alarm.
You'll be late.
Yeah thanks.
BUZZING CONTINUES
(groans)
If we don't win Best Decorated Ward
competition this year,
the whole thing is rigged.
I can't believe you spent
so much money.
Me neither. You should have offered
to have sex with the judges.
Consider it my gift to you.
Besides, I got an awesome deal.
Where's the angel?
You won't win without an angel.
You won't win without an angel.
I thought you didn't
like Christmas, Von.
I thought you didn't
like Christmas, Von.
That's me. All I do is eat.
Maybe we could put them
in the tea room, hey?
I feel sick just looking at them.
Hello, we're almost finished.
Mrs Darby in room five
is due for discharge.
If everyone goes home for Christmas
it'll be a real easy day tomorrow.
What is it about the term
"garbage ward" you don't understand?
Christmas Day or not,
we will be busy.
Yeah, penalty rates!
Finally, the kids' ward
is choc-a-block,
so, we'll take care of
eight year old Jacinta Clarke.
JARED: Connor's got a playmate!
CONNOR: What's she in for?
JANE FOSTER: Leukaemia.
CONNOR: What's she in for?
JANE FOSTER: Leukaemia.
A bone marrow biopsy
this afternoon -
A bone marrow biopsy
this afternoon - possible relapse.
A bone marrow biopsy
this afternoon - possible relapse.
TERRI: Poor kid!
TERRI: Poor kid!
TERRI: Poor kid!
VON: No-one's trained to deal
with paediatric oncology.
VON: No-one's trained to deal
with paediatric oncology.
I'll look after her.
I'll look after her.
Hi, Jacinta. I'm Terri.
Hi, Jacinta. I'm Terri.
I'll be looking after you.
And I hope you like chocolates.
Fiona. I'm Jacinta's mum.
Hi.
It's okay, isn't it?
Oh, yeah.
Oh, we love the Spice Girls up here.
Now, what do you reckon?
Do you think they're better
with only four?
It sucks that Ginger left.
Oh.
It sucks that Ginger left.
Oh.
Do you know what time
the biopsy's booked for?
Do you know what time
the biopsy's booked for?
I'm due back at work now.
But I'd like to get back later.
I can handle it, Mum.
You don't have to come back.
I want to.
I'll ring Jacinta's doctor
and I'll let you know.
I'll be okay.
You know you'll only get upset.
I'll be okay.
You know you'll only get upset.
I'll call back later, anyway.
I'll call back later, anyway.
You be good, okay?
We'll take good care of her,
don't you worry.
It's going to be really hard
for her when I die.
(chomps noisily)
Morning, Mr Unwin. How you feeling?
Like I've been hit by a car.
No surprises there.
That's quite a bump
you've got on your head.
It WAS a Mercedes.
Your CT Scan and X-rays
are all clear.
Your CT Scan and X-rays
are all clear.
I just want to keep you in a little
while longer,
I just want to keep you in a little
while longer, just to make sure.
(laughs) Look what
the ambos brought in.
(pleased laugh)
They look familiar?
Recognise those anywhere.
Hey, what about me home?
Bus shelter's a write-off.
So's the car that hit it.
So, maybe you should think about
staying at a refuge for a while.
What - and kip down
with all those drunks and psychos?
I'd be lucky to get
out of there alive.
PHONE RINGS
Ward 17. Jaz speaking.
Soap or chocolates?
Don't they think we wash?
It's the thought that counts.
That was A&E.
They're sending up a burns patient.
What about the Burns Unit?
It must be a mistake.
Who'd you speak to?
They didn't say.
Jared, a burns patient is due.
Funny.
We need the single room organised.
And you'll need an IV pump
and a drip stand.
This is taking the "garbage ward"
a bit far.
Just do it.
Just do it.
Terri Sullivan, Ward 17.
Terri Sullivan, Ward 17.
There seems to be some kind of
She cut me off!
Hang on. Hang ON.
Steve, this has to be a mistake.
No mistake, Sister Sullivan.
His doctor specifically requested
he come here.
You don't mind
a high dependency patient, do you?
Elderly male Caucasian,
goes by the name Kris Kringle.
Third degree burns to the buttocks
from sliding down a chimney.
I should have realised
it was our turn.
Slow day for some, obviously.
Look, I can't find
an infusion pump and
Can you put Mr Kringle in room one?
Yeah, sure!
Are we still invited
to the party tonight?
Oh, what do you think?
You're wiped.
(laughs)
Oh, Lionel, what is it?
Is it Diedre?
They're bringing her up now.
She's got the flu.
Diedre, not feeling too well?
Not the best.
You're in good hands now.
We'll take you into room four, Von?
Yep.
She had a tickly cough
all last week.
Oh.
She didn't see the doctor.
Oh.
She didn't see the doctor.
I haven't seen him.
What with Christmas and everything.
I haven't seen him.
What with Christmas and everything.
Nothing like Christmas
to wear you down.
It was Diedre's turn
to cook the turkey this year.
Every other year.
I think she's just bunging on a turn
so I can be the one
to slave over a hot stove.
He's onto me, you know. (Chuckles)
Mrs Macken?
Diedre.
Diedre.
And Lionel.
And Lionel.
I'm Dr O'Hara.
Did they talk to you downstairs
about your X-rays?
We know all about
the chest infection.
I'm afraid it's more than
a simple infection.
The X-rays tell us
you've got pneumonia.
We're going to put you
on some antibiotics
and hopefully that will
bring the fever down.
You see? They're going to have you
home for lunch tomorrow, after all.
I'm sorry, Lionel.
We'll need to keep your wife in here
for a few days. Maybe a week.
They don't know you too well,
do they?
They don't know you too well,
do they?
It's the longest I've been
off my feet in all my li
It's the longest I've been
off my feet in all my life.
It's the longest I've been
off my feet in all my life.
No offence, but your plum pud's
not
No offence, but your plum pud's
not going to be a patch on ours!
It's not bad, you know.
It's not bad, you know.
Brandy sauce?
Brandy sauce?
Custard.
Custard.
It's not the same.
It's not the same.
Ah, look, Diedre,
one of Santa's little helpers.
What are you doing out of your room?
Won't be long.
Come on! Hop it.
What was wrong with the old lady?
She's sick.
Der.
You can tell me.
I can handle it.
Yes, I'm sure you can.
It's still none of your business.
There you go.
Why are you in such a bad mood?
It's Christmas, you should be happy.
Says who?
I don't know. It's just the way
it's supposed to be.
Hey, Dr Morrison.
Oh, Jaz, hi.
Terri just paged me.
Got any idea what it's about?
Maybe Mr Holman's discharge.
But I'll check with Sister Sullivan.
PHONE RINGS
Sophie, hi.
Sophie, hi.
Hi, Peter, how are you?
Hi, Peter, how are you?
Fine, thanks. How're you doing?
Good.
Excellent.
Um, Merry Christmas, then.
You, too.
Hey, gotcha!
Oh, hi.
Mr Holman wants to know if he can go
out and do his Christmas shopping.
I'm right onto that one.
I'm right onto that one.
Are you trying to avoid us?
Oh, no, no.
Are you trying to avoid us?
Oh, no, no.
Told you earlier
- really busy morning.
How's Mouse's bronchitis?
Oh, a miraculous recovery.
Something to do with
the computer game you gave him.
Oh, good, I'm glad it helped.
Um, are you working tomorrow?
Oh, silly question.
Of course you are.
I'm gonna hang around and watch
my dad drink himself into oblivion
or my mother running around
doing dishes? I don't think so.
What about you?
What about you?
Lunch with the in-laws?
Ah, no.
Lunch with the in-laws?
Ah, no.
The boys and I are spending
Christmas together.
That's lovely.
Just the three of us.
I haven't told Harry's parents yet.
Oh.
And Ron does like
to get his own way.
Well
I don't see why the men
in that family
have to rule the roost any more.
Excuse me, Sister? I need your
autograph on these, sorry.
Ooh, I'll catch you later.
Okay.
Bye.
Ah, 'scuse me, Von
I know it's short notice,
but the boys would love it
if their Aunty Von
could come over for Christmas.
And so would I.
It's our first Christmas on our own.
Oh, you've probably got other plans?
Actually, I'm working.
Oh, well maybe
you could swap with someone?
I don't fancy my chances of finding
someone at this late stage.
Oh.
Oh, well Merry Christmas.
Yeah, you, too.
Okay.
Tell the boys I'm sorry, eh?
Okay. Bye.
I'll swap if you want?
It's not my holiday.
I don't see why
I should have the day off.
So I miss out
on public holiday rates, huh?
Why is it that everyone feels
they have to have something to do
on Christmas, anyway?
It's ridiculous.
Come on.
Er.
(laughs) Busted.
White Christmas has to be
the most disgusting thing on earth.
What is copha, anyway?
Melted fat.
Hm, I thought so.
Are you coming to the party tonight?
My policy on work Christmas parties
is - avoid them like the plague.
Uh-huh.
Uh-huh.
That way you can never
embarrass yourself.
That way you can never
embarrass yourself.
Are you speaking from experience?
Let's say I've been witness to
a lot of tragedy in my life.
So what's going on there?
Nothing.
Jared.
Nothing.
Sorry.
Sorry.
White Christmas?
White Christmas?
Oh, don't. I'll vomit.
You really are feeling off,
aren't you?
No, it's just having
to look at THAT.
You're very pale.
No, I'm fine.
Uh-uh. Peppermint tea.
It's good for nausea.
Thanks.
SIREN WAILS
Oh, Terri!
What is it?
(upset) I just spoke to Harry's
father.
You told him about Christmas?
Yeah, he just LOST it.
Started shouting and swearing at me.
He's applying for custody
of the boys!
Well, hang on.
You can't be serious!
He acts as if they belong to him!
Sophie, look the man's a bully.
He's trying to make you feel guilty
about not coming over for Christmas.
He's got the money.
He can do it if he wants.
He's used to getting his own way.
I'm a good mother!
Sophie, Sophie, listen to me.
You're a wonderful mother.
And there is no reason why a court
would take your boys from you.
It's all you need
at Christmas, isn't it?
Lionel, I smell contraband.
What have you got there?
What have you got there?
(laughs) The pretty lass
at the desk gave them to me.
(laughs) The pretty lass
at the desk gave them to me.
They've got boxes and boxes.
No need to bother with that,
my dear.
Only have to pack them up again
tomorrow when we go home.
Well, just in case
the doctors are right, Lionel.
Sometimes they are, you know.
Not this time.
I'll leave you to it.
Hmm, now, something
soft and easy to chew.
Strawberry cream? That one there.
Not hungry, Lionel.
Maybe later.
Yes, of course, dear.
We don't want
to spoil our lunch, do we?
We'll save them for later.
How's that?
He does know how sick she is,
doesn't he?
You can tell them
till you're blue in the face.
Doesn't mean they listen.
Hey, how are they going in there?
Well, he could do
with a huge dose of reality.
She's his whole world,
you know that.
Mmm, love - problem.
Addles your brain.
Oh, and I thought
I was good at wasting money.
You heard Von.
You can't win without an angel.
You can't win without an angel.
And this year, Bronwyn Craig,
mon cherie, we are money.
And this year, Bronwyn Craig,
mon cherie, we are money.
Speaking of which,
(clears throat)
guess whose rent's due? s
Jared. He's useless, isn't he?
(laughs)
Alright, okay.
Next pay packet, I promise.
I'm good for it.
Christmas Day!
Agency nursing - megabucks.
Yeah?
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah, um, hey - coming to the party?
Closest thing I've got
to a life, Connor.
Of course I'm coming to the party!
FESTIVE CHATTERING
Hey! Hey, Von, you going to
join them?
We hear you've got
the voice of an angel, Von.
We hear you've got
the voice of an angel, Von.
Yeah.
You're not likely to hear it.
Yeah.
You're not likely to hear it.
Oh!
Merry Christmas.
Oh, mangoes!
Sorry, food-free zone here.
Yum.
We could use them for
daiquiris at the party.
Or share them in the bath
with a friend.
You'd be lucky.
You got any results back yet?
No, they'll hardly rush HIV results
back through today.
CHOIR: Ding dong, merrily on high
I'll have to wait
till after the break.
You alright about it?
It's been three months.
What's a few days?
..is rimmed with angels singing
..is rimmed with angels singing
Glo-or-or-or-or-or
Glo-or-or-or-or-or
Or-or-or-or-or-or
Or-or-or-or-or-or
Gloria
Gloria
Hosanna in excelsus. ♪
CHOIR CONTINUES TO SING
Cliff?
Bron tells me you're feeling better.
Mmm.
Yep, his neuro obs are fine.
He's just had some Panadol
for a headache.
It's nicotine I need, not pills.
In that case, I see no reason to
keep you locked up here any longer.
Sorry?
You can go home this afternoon.
My home was smashed up
by a car, remember?
Well, I've asked a social worker to
organise temporary accommodation
and a clean set of clothes.
She should be up in an hour or two.
So, I'll I'll see you later.
Merry Christmas.
You don't have to go
to a refuge if you don't want to.
I don't need you to tell me that.
Oh, holy night
The stars are brightly shining
It is the night
of the dear saviour's birth
Long lay the world ♪
You might be going home tomorrow,
after all.
Hope so.
Poor old thing - doesn't look good,
does she?
You'd better pull your socks up,
Diedre.
I can't eat a whole Christmas dinner
by myself, you know.
Mind you,
if anything happened to me,
you wouldn't have much difficulty
finishing the whole thing.
Not with your appetite!
Oh, while I remember, Mrs Berry
said she'd take care of Puss,
so there's no sense
in worrying about him.
Now, you just concentrate
on getting better.
You've got a big day tomorrow.
Oh, no.
Sorry.
Incorrigible!
Scat!
Oh, night, when Christ was born
Poor Diedre.
Do they have any children?
They never wanted any.
They were always enough
for each other, so they say.
At least she's had a full life,
unlike Jacinta.
God! Imagine having a bone biopsy
for a Christmas present.
Those things are the worst!
I could never work
in a children's hospital.
'Scuse us!
'Scuse us. We're taking our tree.
'Scuse us. We're taking our tree.
Hang on, hang on!
Hang on, hang on!
Hang on, there must be a mistake!
Our mistake was
not chaining this down.
My count. One two
No, wait. Wait a second.
Connor bought this tree.
Ha! It was nicked from the morgue
last night, more like it.
Yeah, Merry Christmas, buddy.
It's the Christmas spirit.
Special deal, Connor?
This
..this is not ours.
At least we're sporting about it.
One two three
Oh, really, do you
have to do this now?
I put extra baubles on!
Well, I wanted us to win.
Ward 17. Merry Christmas.
I didn't know it was theirs.
Where's Jaz?
You okay?
You okay?
Mmm, yeah.
Mmm, yeah.
I swear I have not been at any
of those Christmas parties - yet.
Actually, I was thinking
..you look exactly how I was
a couple of months ago.
You had your period yet?
I'm not pregnant, Steph.
Don't be ridiculous.
Her temperature's up, Lionel.
This'll cool her down a bit.
She's just sleeping, isn't she?
She's not unconscious or anything?
It's more like a very deep sleep
at this stage.
Urine output's only just acceptable.
I don't want to overload her,
though.
I don't know if she'd cope.
My Diedre's coped
with a lot worse than this.
She's not well, Lionel.
Once the antibiotics start working?
Lionel, your wife's
not responding to treatment.
Now, I don't want to upset you,
but you should be prepared.
Warm brandy, that's the shot.
Have you got any?
I don't think that's a good idea.
We're a team, Diedre and me.
49 years.
Do you think she's going to die?
I'm sorry.
She wouldn't be in any pain.
It would be very peaceful.
That makes it alright, does it?
How's the old lady?
All the better for you asking.
Come to make your wishes?
You better get in quick.
Not much time before tomorrow.
That's not Santa.
What does it say there, then?
It's a joke.
It happens every year.
The dummy comes into the ward
and just before midnight,
someone takes it away.
Anyway, I'm not a baby,
and I know Santa doesn't exist.
Well, I'm not a baby either.
But I say he does
and so does my Diedre.
Okay, so what
are you going to wish for?
Santa, I know I'm only an old bloke
and you probably don't
have much time for me.
But if you can make
my Diedre better,
that's all the present
I'm ever going to need.
You can't wish for things like that.
Of course you can!
Come on then - your turn.
(sighs)
This is silly.
Alright.
I want to see the Spice Girls
in concert, all five of them.
Even Ginger.
And if I don't,
that's proof you're just a lie.
Not even the lawyers can
get them back together, you know.
Okay, Cliff, sorry about this, but
the social worker's been delayed.
But I've bought you a treat.
What is it?
Mango.
Haven't you had mango before?
I'm not feeling very hungry, love.
I can leave it there.
You can pick at it later.
(groans in pain)
You alright?
Yeah, my head hurts.
Does it?
Here, give us your hand.
(groans) My head!
It feels like it's gonna explode!
Right.
Right.
Betty, can you get Luke for me?
Betty, can you get Luke for me?
You'll be right, come on.
Just try and relax.
That's it, just try and breathe.
That's the way.
How long have you
had this headache, Cliff?
A few hours.
You've also complained of nausea,
dizziness, double vision?
Mmm-hmm.
You didn't notice
any of this before, Bron?
No. Apart from the headache,
his neuro obs have been fine.
His BP?
110 over 75. Stable.
Turn off the light.
Cliff, I'd like to run more tests
to find out what's going on.
More tests?
I'm sorry.
We need to take you
and do another CT scan.
You'll have to stay in
a while longer.
Just get rid of this pain.
Thanks.
See you, Art. See you, Bett.
So what do you reckon
- slow cerebral bleed?
It could be.
That'd explain
why nothing showed up sooner.
Poor bloke.
Mmm.
We'll take that, thanks.
Take what?
The angel that you stole
from us this morning.
Good one, Connor.
BRON: Merry Christmas.
I know, you just wanted us to win.
LUKE: Connor, you're a liar
and a cheat.
RADIO: Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin,
mother and child
Mrs Halcrow's juice.
Holy infant
so tender and mild ♪
Thought you could do with a cuppa.
Very kind.
You haven't had lunch, have you?
I'll call the kitchen
to send something.
I'm not really hungry,
thanks all the same.
We always have our meals together.
You put the milk in last.
Oh, wasn't I supposed to?
We like it in first.
I wasn't a believer, either,
but Diedre convinced me.
It does taste better that way.
It's just silly habit, really.
Too many of them after 49 years.
Funny thing is,
I don't even like tea.
Just seems a good excuse
to sit down and have a chat.
Lionel - you want anything at all,
come and get me.
You're very kind.
Don't you know how to stay in bed?
My friend Micky,
he died on Christmas eve.
We all cried, too.
Well, I'm not crying.
Come on, get back to your room.
The CT scans haven't given
any answers, I'm afraid, Cliff.
You must be asking
the wrong questions
because there's something wrong.
I'm getting the neurologist
to take a look.
He may want a neurological workup -
maybe even an MRI.
Looks as though I'm gonna be here
for some time.
It may be nothing, but I'm not
taking that risk. I'm sorry, Cliff.
Got to dot your I's,
cross your T's, eh, Doctor?
Think of it this way -
you get to spend Christmas with me.
They'll serve a proper roast?
Oh, yeah.
With your double vision,
you'll get two serves.
With your double vision,
you'll get two serves.
I suppose they'll serve leftovers
on Box
I suppose they'll serve leftovers
on Boxing Day.
I don't want to get ahead of meself.
Looks like I'm pretty crook.
Yeah, yeah, it does.
Can I see you for a minute?
Just relax, Cliff,
I'll book you in for those tests.
First of which
will be a lie detector.
Do I have "sucker" tattooed
on my forehead, or is he good?
(laughs) Poor bloke. Imagine.
Imagine waking up Christmas morning
in a bus shelter.
Meanwhile, we spend
thousands of dollars on tests
because he fancies a free feed.
If he's not sick, he can't stay.
Oh, come on,
it doesn't hurt anybody.
A social worker
can organise a hostel for him.
Oh, come on.
This man eats out of the garbage.
You want to make sure there's enough
patients so you get to work.
I do not.
I'm trying to do the decent thing.
But I'm talking to a surgeon,
aren't I?
And being human doesn't
come under the job description.
SIREN WAILS
Are you okay?
Yeah. I just wanted some fresh air.
I know you don't want
this to be happening,
but if you are pregnant
you need to find out.
Merry Christmas, hey?
I'm guessing it's going to be
on your mind anyway.
I just don't want it
to be real, Steph.
Well, the sooner you know,
the more time you'll have
to consider your options.
I thought this was all over.
The thing is, Cliff,
these tests cost a lot of money.
That's fine if you need them.
But if you don't, it's like taking
money from someone who really does.
I see.
A shock like the one
you've experienced
can affect people in different ways.
I think what you might
be going through
is some sort of delayed reaction.
What sort of delay?
At least 24 hours.
We wouldn't want you going home
before your lunch has settled.
Might need Boxing Day
to recover from Christmas.
Don't push it, Cliff.
COMPUTERISED MUSIC
Beaten your highest score yet?
Almost.
You'll have to pause it, darling.
It's time for your biopsy.
It's not too late for me
to call your mum, you know.
Alright. (Turns off game)
Will you come with me?
Yeah, I'll come with you.
This is going to be
uncomfortable for you.
Yeah, I know.
I'd sing a Spice Girl song,
but I don't know the words.
Is that because you're a nun?
No. It's because I'm old.
Posh Spice is old.
She's 24.
Oh.
Keep your knees up like this.
Yep.
And you keep very still.
This isn't my first time.
You know, just because
you're an old hand
doesn't mean you can't make
any noise.
Your mum's not here.
You won't upset her.
And I've seen people a lot bigger
than you scream their lungs out.
I never scream.
You've just got to be brave.
Sweetie, it doesn't mean
you're not brave.
It just means that it hurts.
Are you ready?
Yep.
Yep.
Yep.
Yep.
(sharp gasp)
(stifled cries)
(murmurs supportively)
(pitiful cries)
That's a girl. It's alright.
(quiet sobbing)
Urine output hasn't improved.
And her temperature's staying up.
Lionel, your wife's
not responding to treatment.
So, she's not getting any worse?
The antibiotics should have
had some effect by now.
She likes to take her time,
my Diedre.
Only a few hours to Christmas,
my girl.
You'd better get a wriggle on.
We're going to
the Northern Territory next year.
It's our 50th wedding anniversary.
Have you been there?
No.
We've got the trip all planned.
Lionel.
Look, have you ever thought
..Diedre could be hanging on
just for you?
Sometimes people need permission
to let go.
Now, that doesn't mean
you don't love them.
Why doesn't the little one
visit any more?
Have you seen her?
No.
(sings) Jingle Bells
Batman smells
Merry Christmas.
Hooray!
Well, I hope Ward 15
didn't get the French stuff.
Are you coming to the party?
I'll be there.
And, no, 15 didn't get the Bolly.
Good.
Ward 12 did.
Oh!
Merry Christmas!
Ripped off!
Mate, tonight is the night.
Sorry?
I'm going to tell her.
Um, are you sure
that's a good idea, Connor?
Of course it is.
She's broken up with Luke.
She's not seeing anyone.
It's me, it's her,
and the mistletoe.
(soft) Okay.
Luke.
Luke, I've had some ideas
about Cliff Unwin.
Now, I know there are procedures,
but being the spirit of Christmas
and all, I thought maybe
It's taken care of.
I reviewed his history and decided
he needs another 24 hours here.
Good. Well, what do I say
if someone asks me what he's in for?
Diagnosis ASOT.
What's ASOT?
All sorts of things.
CLIFF: Arggh! For crying out loud!
Cliff!
Cliff!
It's cold tea.
Back into bed.
Cliff, you're not a well man,
remember?
Can you look after this, Bron?
Come on.
You know, that Dr Forlano,
he's alright.
Yeah.
Now, come on. Back to bed.
(weeps silently)
Mr Macken thought you'd like
these chocolates.
Diedre's favourites.
What's wrong?
Are you in pain?
I don't want to die.
Who said you were going to?
So far you're the only one
who's been talking about it.
But everyone does
when they have a relapse.
Billie, Shaun and Emily.
That doesn't mean you will, Jacinta.
I want my mum.
Yes, of course you do.
How did you go with Lionel?
Did you get through to him?
He won't manage without her.
He'll go straight downhill.
You know, death's hard at any time,
but it's always sad
at this time of year.
No reason why it should be.
Oh, come on, Von.
You can't tell me you don't have any
Christmas cheer left in those bones.
Jacinta thinks you do.
Does she?
You would have nursed a lot like her
in London, wouldn't you?
I worked with those leukaemic kids
for three years in that clinic.
I loved every minute, but there's
only so much you can give.
I bet you made a difference.
I wish I could make a difference
to Jacinta.
Actually, maybe there is
something we can do.
I've never been able to tell you
what to do in your life, have I?
Well, I could tell you,
but you're so darn stubborn
you'd go ahead and ignore me.
But this time, my girl,
I want you to do as you're told.
Because if you're hanging on
just for me
..I want you to go on doing it.
If you think I'm going to sit here
and give you my blessing to go,
you've got another thing coming.
Maybe I'm just being selfish.
I know what's in my heart
..and I know what's in yours.
We've got the whole
Northern Territory waiting for us.
And I'm sure as blazes not driving
that campervan by myself.
Jacinta!
You wanted girl power.
You've got girl power.
Introducing the Spice Girls.
STAFF MIME TO SPICE GIRLS CD
Tell you what I want,
what I really really want
So tell me what you want,
what you really really want
So tell me what you want,
what you really really want
I'll tell you what I want,
what I
I'll tell you what I want,
what I really really want
I'll tell you what I want,
what I really really want
So tell me what you want,
what you
So tell me what you want,
what you really really want
So tell me what you want,
what you really really want
I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna
I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna
I wanna really really really
wanna zigga-zig-ah
If you want to be my lover
You gotta get with my friends
Make it last forever
Friendship never ends
If you want to be my lover
You have got to give
Taking is too easy
But that's the way it is
If you want to be my lover
If you want to be my lover
You gotta get with my friends
You gotta get with my friends
Make it last forever
Friendship never ends
If you want to be my lover ♪
WHOOPING AND CHEERING
Scary is just not the word.
You're a very attractive man, Jared.
Don't think I haven't noticed.
Whoo-hoo!
Let's here it for Old Spice!
Original, Connor.
She loved it. She loved it.
Never again.
Never ever again.
Hey, Jaz, you missed
the show of a lifetime.
BRON: You can catch us on video.
You're right.
I need to know for sure.
Will you come with me?
Yeah. Come on.
Ooh!
Lionel.
I'll get the doctor.
There's no need.
That racket would have woken
the dead, much less my Diedre.
She(chuckles)
(relieved laughter)
She(chuckles)
(relieved laughter)
Good for you.
Good for you.
Look, Diedre,
we've got a little visitor.
They're the ones I was
telling you about. You're better.
She's been worried.
We both got our wishes, eh?
What does that prove?
It doesn't mean Santa exists.
How much proof do they need?
I'm Lionel, this is Diedre.
Hi. I'm Fiona.
Do you like Christmas pudding?
I love it.
With brandy sauce.
Well, of course,
it's got to be brandy sauce.
Oh, Jaz.
(distraught sobs)
Oh, Jaz.
(distraught sobs)
Oh, sweetie.
Oh, sweetie.
I'm sure I don't need to
remind any of you
that if you're still on duty
there's no alcohol.
Oh, yeah.
You call me if you need anything.
Even if it's just a hug.
Jaz, you can't leave.
It's un-Australian.
Jaz, you can't leave.
It's un-Australian.
Everyone, Jaz is leaving.
Everyone, Jaz is leaving.
ALL WISH JAZ A MERRY CHRISTMAS
AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
Drink?
Is it alcoholic?
Oh, yeah.
Whoa! I hope Ben's driving.
He's not coming. You don't get early
marks when you're on desk duties.
Jared, Merry Christmas.
Hanukkah, whatever.
Seen Bron?
No. Connor, I really don't think
it's a good idea
It's fine.
Dutch courage.
Hello. I thought you were
going to boycott this party.
Is your offer to swap shifts
tomorrow still open?
Yes. You're going to Sophie's
after all.
I obviously don't want to
but she's all alone.
You know how it is.
Consider it my Christmas present
to you, Von.
Thank you.
Samantha, you working tomorrow?
Yes. If it's not too much of
a nightmare we could have lunch.
Yeah, that'd be great.
Yeah, that'd be great.
Jared, there's a phone call for you.
Jared, there's a phone call for you.
Is it Pathology?
Yeah, it is. Take it in my office.
Good luck.
Excuse me, Mr Madsen. If I could
steal him away for just a moment?
Well, I really haven't got time
for this right now.
This won't take long, okay?
I start at eight.
Could I bring the kids' presents
around early?
Wh-what?
They'll be up at the crack of dawn.
I really can't do this right now.
What's wrong?
I'm trying to
get sentimental with you here.
Sorry?
I don't know what I'd do
without you.
You're the best friend I have, Pete.
I love you.
I love you, too.
CONNOR: What I'm trying to say is
..something can be right in front
of you and you can't see it.
What I'm trying to say is, Bron,
that I think you are
really fantastic.
Ooh!
(giggles) Sorry!
Luke, you're not leaving?
No. I'm still on duty.
Hey, hey.
Is that, um, mistletoe?
Tinsel, actually.
It doesn't matter.
Come here.
You know, I'm glad I've got you.
When everything else is stuffed,
I've got you, so thank you.
You are. You're like the brother
I never had.
(slams door)
(embarrassed) I, er
No.
Ladies and gentlemen,
can I have your attention, please?
Ladies and gentlemen,
can I have your attention, please?
The winner of the best decorated
wa
The winner of the best decorated
ward is - Ward 12.
JOVIAL BOOING
Better luck next year, Connor.
Good try, Cliff. Good try.
Guess who is officially
HIV negative?
Oh, thanks.
Samantha.
I've got to go.
Patients to check on.
See you tomorrow, huh?
Yeah, okay, but first
Merry Christmas to me.
What was that for?
It's just because I've got
some really good news.
VON: Mrs Halcrow's arrested.
Arrest - four!
How long ago did it happen?
Doing a BP.
Okay, let's get a line in.
MUKHERJEE: I'll need
a number six tube. History?
TERRI: Insulin-dependent diabetic.
TERRI: Insulin-dependent diabetic.
Had an infarct in 95.
Had an infarct in 95.
BOWEN: Paddles, 300 joules.
Line in. Adrenaline, one milligram.
Ready.
Clear.
BOWEN: Hang on.