Love Child (2014) s03e06 Episode Script
Season 3, Episode 6
1 TV: America's incursion into Cambodia, a neutral nation since the Geneva Agreement of 1954, and its determination to clear out the North Vietnamese Army Bracey's in Lithgow had one this big in their window.
But I've never seen one of these before.
Quick, put it back You girls should be finished in here by now.
Oh, and Cynthia, your father is coming to visit you this afternoon.
I hope by then you would've made some sort of effort with your appearance? Yet, Matron.
Those buckets have wheels, you know.
Just kick 'em along.
Save your back.
What is this doing here? It was a donation for the Hospital Auxiliary auction.
Clearly.
But why is it here, in the way? And this.
What on earth is this? Seven-function remote control.
I think it means you don't have to get out of your chair to change the channel.
You can just use this instead.
How is that possible? It's like magic.
It shouldn't stay here.
Someone may steal it.
Oh Ooh! Goodness.
Here at Nui Dat army base, we're with Annie Carmichael who's been entertaining our troops.
Is there someone back home you want to say 'hello' to? A big 'hello' to Deanna.
And to Ben, who's having a birthday next week.
Hey, that's you, little man! You're going to be one! So, let me guess, Ben is your boyfriend? No! Come on, you've got to give me more information.
Do you have a boyfriend? Um, that would be telling.
OK.
Thank you, Annie.
Get off.
Bloody leech.
Annie! Annie! I've got an appointment with someone from the Australian Embassy.
They said if I want to take the baby back to Australia, I have to adopt him.
# You think that I don't feel love # But what I feel for you is real love # In other's eyes I see reflected # A hurt, scorned, rejected love child Different from the rest.
It was not so long ago when this country was in the middle of a depression.
If a job was advertised in the paper, there'd be 50 to 100 men turn up.
One did not reject the opportunity of work.
I should've taken the job when you first offered it to me.
So, why didn't you? I had other options that paid better.
I take it those 'other options' have disappeared? It's just about me proving to Annie that I can actually be a provider.
Have you heard from Annie? Yes, she wrote to me.
Laid it on the table - I shape up, or she ships out.
My father was unemployed.
Sometimes there was no food.
I had to go round the neighbourhood, knocking on back doors, begging for scraps! He let you do that? We had to eat.
There are ways of getting money if you really need it.
'Treasures of wickedness profit nobody', Christopher.
I wouldn't let my kids beg.
Ever! Even if the arse was out of my pants.
Wardsman work is no picnic.
You told me.
I'mI'm looking forward to it.
No need to go overboard.
You can start today.
We'll see how you're going after two weeks.
Rightio.
Excuse me, Matron, but my father is outside waiting for me.
He's early.
Will I tell him to wait? Go! And where are you going, young lady? Cynthia said I could meet her dad.
There's sewing to be done, hospital linens that need mending.
How often do their fathers visit? Not very often.
Jim Marsh is a kind and gentle man.
I've never known a father so devoted to his baby son.
He'd never do anything to hurt anyone.
I might even be dead now if it wasn't for him.
Just tell me what happened.
The other man, he was very angry.
He called me a bitch and he forced me against the shelves.
And I thought I was about to be hit.
And that's when Jim, Mr Marsh, came into the room.
And then? What happened? He told the man to calm down and go home, and that's when he got hit.
Mr Marsh was just trying to protect myself and the children.
You OK? Good.
Hey.
This is where we should go.
Go away for a few days.
Our official honeymoon.
Seems a bit far to go for a few days.
We could fly.
Fly? Yeah.
That would cost a fortune.
I wanna see you in a bikini.
OK.
You will.
Yeah? Hey.
Hey, how did you go? He said that I was a very reliable witness.
Apparently the husband's a bit of a troublemaker.
They've had some run-ins with him before.
So they don't want to interview Jim again? No.
(THEY SIGH) Thank you.
Thank you so much.
Thank you.
Thank you, Pattie, we really appreciate it.
Would you like me to take James? I've got him today.
Thank you.
Bye.
See? Everything's gonna be OK.
Name of the child? Maguire.
It's my brother's name.
Christian name? In order for the child to enter Australia, it'll need a visa, passport and citizenship papers, and a full name.
OK.
You'll have to produce some proof of identify for the child, to show that it is actually your brother's.
I don't have any.
My brother'sdead.
What about the mother? The parents were married.
There's got to be some sort of record of that.
A record of birth? This is a poor country, in the middle of a war.
No-one's keeping records.
Well, make it up.
We just wanna get him home safely.
He's got no family here.
There's no-one to look after him.
If he stays here, he'll die.
He's just a little baby, sir.
One of thousands.
OK.
But he's all I've got left of my brother.
You need to sign a stat dec saying that you knew Bernie and you recognise this baby as his son.
Did you hear me? Yep.
Will you do it? Viv, maybe you should think about letting the kid stay here.
In an orphanage? At least he'd be with his own kind.
But I am his own kind! Viv? He's tired.
Probably needs a feed.
Well, I've run out of formula.
Just hold him up to your chest and let him hear your heartbeat.
It'll comfort him.
Why is this so hard? I look after babies in the nursery all the time.
Not for 24 hours a day.
But I thought after you have your own, it's supposed to come naturally.
(LAUGHS) Whoever told you that was lying! I had no idea.
So, how d'you manage? Love's a good motivator.
I keep calling Jim's lawyer, and he doesn't answer.
He's your friend.
Where is he? He does have other clients.
And I bet they pay.
He hasn't asked for money, and it makes me uncomfortable.
Are you paying him? No.
Well, then I'm even more concerned.
Jim's case will just be shoved to the bottom of the pile! He got him released on bail, didn't he? Also, I want two days' leave this weekend.
Well, that's very short notice.
It's about time I had my honeymoon.
I'm just dropping off some donations for the hospital auction.
You should take them to the hospital then.
Yeah, course.
Well, that's not the reason I stopped by.
I don't want you to think you can't bring James to me anymore, because ofwhat happened.
It's fine, Pattie.
I'm not avoiding you.
I just had a free day.
Oh, good.
OK.
I'll see you later then? Jim, there's something else.
Mm? I love you.
No, you don't, Pattie.
Yes, I do.
Oh, you poor little mite.
(BABY CRIES) I've been on a mission.
They keep the baby formula stashed with the beer supply.
I could kiss you! Go for it.
Yeah, I got some of this too.
What's it for? Crotch rot.
But I figured it'd be OK to use on his mozzie bites.
It's not mine.
None of my business if it is.
So, you already got a kid back home? I had twins.
Girls.
But I couldn't keep them.
Why not? I wasn't married.
My parents sent me to a home for unwed mothers.
Had to give them up for adoption.
They made you give 'em up? I couldn't look after two babies with no husband and no job.
So how are you gonna look after this one? I've grown up.
You'd better get some kip.
I'm right.
I know you are.
(BABY CRIES) See you, mate! Sh There It's alright.
I don't know what to do with all these donations to the hospital auction.
People keep dumping them in here! Eva McNaughton is the head of the Hospital Auxiliary.
Ask her.
She's not here.
Oh, for goodness sake.
Use your initiative, girl! Such a cow.
Martha! Let me guess.
More donations.
Yeah, just some things getting in the way at the creche.
So, why not dump them in my office? I think I've got some Miss Allure makeup in here actually, merchandise that didn't sell that well, so Hey, 'Frosty Fruit'.
What do you think? That's pretty, isn't it? Isn't that what you're wearing now? No, it doesn't suit my complexion.
Do you like it? If you like it, you can have it.
Nobody wants it.
It's still really pretty, I think.
What do you think? Are you high? No! Have you ever been to Luna Park, Martha? No.
I have.
I feel like I'm on one of those rides that goes in all sorts of directions, but I don't know whether to be scared or excited or sick.
Maybe you should get off the ride.
Maybe! Here you go.
I'd better go! This stuff needs to be sorted, and when you've finished with these, there are more in the records room.
What is it? Stuff for the hospital fundraiser.
You have to package it up and make it look pretty.
They'll auction it, along with the telly.
Why me? I can ask one of the other girls, if you want? Makeup.
D'you like it? Yeah.
It's alright.
Keep it.
In fact, take what you want.
If Matron catches me stealing, I'll cop it.
You're not stealing.
I'm giving it to you.
Why? 'Cause I'm Santa Claus.
Listen, don't worry about Matron.
I can deal with her.
Can I have this? Yeah, course.
You heard her.
We can have anything we want.
Next time Dad visits, I'll wear it.
How did that go? Was it alright? Dad said he and Mum want me to come home after I have the baby.
They're gonna put me in a different school so I can start again.
I said I would, as long as you could come too.
What are you doing? Cover for me.
I need to know who my father is.
You need to get back to Stanton House before Matron discovers that you're gone.
If you tell me who my father is.
His name is Colin.
Colin what? Colin Ryan.
Tell Colin Ryan I want him to visit me.
Tell him afternoons are good, because then I've finished the laundry.
Your husband's lawyer is in Queensland on another case.
I spoke to his wife.
He's back next week.
Great.
I appreciate you following that up.
Oh, and your leave.
It's been approved.
Bowditch will cover your shifts.
Really? I'm offended that you're surprised.
Despite what you may think of me, I do want you to be happy.
Dr Millar? Pete Tripodi.
Oh! You're Viv's friend.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Have you gone into real estate? No, no, no, I'm still a cop.
Special Branch.
I heardI heard Viv's working here as a nurse.
Is she around? She went to Vietnam as a volunteer.
That's fantastic.
Good on her.
Do you know when she'll be back? No, I don't.
sorry.
But shebut she is coming home, yeah? As far as I know.
Yes, that's the plan.
So, what's the Special Branch? I'm a detective.
Does the Special Branch have anything to do with homicide? Bugger me.
You married him? That arsehole? Sorry.
It started out as a practical arrangement, and became more complicated.
I guessI guess you know what you're doing.
I'd like to think so.
Yes.
I suppose you've heard about Jim's manslaughter charge? No, it's not my area.
Jim's trial is coming up in a few months.
As far as I can tell, the prosecution case against him relies wholly on the testimony of one witness.
You might be able to find out if there's any more to it? It's none of my business, Joan, but Be careful.
Jim Marsh isn't all he cracks himself up to be.
That whole green bans debacle? That was about him feeding his own ego.
Not about helping people.
You should stick these in a vase.
Sir? I think the work you're doing here is fantastic.
Thank you.
You know, the care you're taking of all the people in the villages, and Yeah.
It's unfortunate people back home don't get to see the work we do here on the ground.
Well, actually, that's what I wanted to talk to you about.
I want to do something more than just singing.
I want to do something moremore useful.
I feel like there should be music or something.
Wow, wow, wow Please stop singing.
You're already laughing! OK.
Holy Gee Just promise me I don't have to get around in this the entire weekend.
Oh Stop it! Why don't we just pack our bags and go? We are.
On Friday.
I mean, make a new start.
Somewhere nobody knows us.
Are you talking about skipping bail? It's just a thought.
It's too much time on our hands.
But if they put me away, I'm not gonna see you or this little bloke for 12 years.
We aren't gonna let that happen.
I need an intravenous saline bottle changed at bed three.
Yes, sir.
Hey.
The baby's passport and visa application will be processed within the week.
I've got a list here of all the tests and vaccinations he needs before we leave.
'Matthew' Maguire? I had to give him a name, and it just popped into my head.
I think it'sit's lovely.
You know what this means? I'm gonna have to learn how to say 'auntie' in Vietnamese? You're gonna be a mum again.
This time for keeps.
What did you have to do to make it happen? The results of the Australian and American civil aid programs are very important.
The villagers receiving this help have said that these programs are one of the major factors in helping them decide to reject communism.
One villager said that projects are being completed which the Viet Cong had promised years before but have never carried out.
Roller skates! Have you ever roller derby'd before? What? Let's sneak out of here.
Early in the evening, just about supper time I'm gonna fall! I won't let you fall.
# Over by the courthouse, they're startin' to unwind # Four kids on the corner, tryin' to bring you up Willie picks a tune out and he blows it on the harp Sorry! # Down on the corner # Out in the street # Willie and the Poorboys are playin' # Bring a nickel, tap your feet # Rooster hits the washboard and people just got to smile # Blink thumps the gut bass and solos for a while # Poorboy twangs the rhythm out on his kalamazoo # And Willie goes into a dance and doubles on kazoo # Down on the corner # Out in the street # Willie and the Poor Boys are playin' Bring a nickel, tap your feet The remote won't work on that TV.
It'll only work on the set it's made for.
You stupid, stupid girls! Have you paid any thought for the precious life you're carrying? Where did you get thesethings? You will go to the laundry.
All sheets, pillowcases, hospital linen will be washed, dried, ironed And when that's done, you will do it all over again.
BOTH: Yes, Matron.
One day I'm gonna have a telly and every Saturday I'm gonna watch the roller derby Out! Now! If you'd left the TV in the hospital, instead of sneaking it back to your room, this wouldn't have happened.
The Yanks are pulling out and the NVA are getting cocky, so it's a good thing you guys are going home soon.
Gonna miss my little mate.
He's like the camp mascot.
Everybody loves a baby.
Maguire, you in there? Sir? The results for the tests on your nephew.
Positive for TB and giardia? What does that mean? He's carrying tuberculosis.
He'll need to go into quarantine.
But he's coming home with me in a few days.
Until he gets the all-clear for TB, he won't be allowed in Australia.
It's properly rooted.
The auction is this afternoon! Well, you can't auction it like this.
The remote control's what makes it so special.
I deserve this.
It was an accident.
That would not have happened if I hadn't been so covetous.
Well, there's only one thing for it.
You win it.
That's ridiculous.
The television is worth over $400.
Not if I run the auction.
You sure about this orphanage? Yeah.
The nuns run it.
He'll get better in here, Viv.
You can come and visit him every day.
Your mum's here.
I spoke to your father, Maggie.
He can't meet you right now.
Why not? He He doesn't want to.
I don't believe you.
I don't think you even spoke to him.
He has a new family.
He wants to start again.
When I get out of here I'll find him myself, tell him what a liar you are.
I came to see Maggie.
I heard.
I wish you'd spoken to me before confronting her with that information.
She needed to know the truth! Why? So she can deal with it, instead of building fantasies around what might be.
What hope does that girl have of ever getting through this, if at every turn she's met with rejection? Was I supposed to lie to her? Yes! Like when you told me you'd found the perfect family for my baby? That Maggie was going to a good family who would love her and take care of her, in a way I wasn't able to? I couldn't know how that would turn out.
I told you what I understood to be the truth at the time.
I think Maggie's had enough lies to last her a lifetime.
How is he? Apparently he has latent TB.
He's infected, but doesn't have any of the symptoms.
That's great! Shouldn't you be catching up on sleep? I discovered if I keep moving, I'm less of a target for mosquitoes.
I'm ready to go home now.
I need to see Deanna.
I'm gonna stay until Matthew's clear to travel.
They won't let you.
I can extend my visa.
Have you seen this place? It's full of children who've lost everything.
Their families have been killed and their villages have been destroyed.
There's nowhere else for them to go.
When all this ends, and we pull out, there's gonna be thousands of kids wondering who their mothers and fathers are.
Harry says they call them 'children of the dust'.
I'm not gonna let Matthew stay here.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to today's hospital auction.
Now, first up, I want to bring your attention to this magnificent, state-of-the-art, Pandora 5000 fully remote-controlled, seven-function television.
Now, normally this would retail for 475 bucks.
But today could be your chance to grab a bargain whilst supporting the hospital.
So, can I get an opening bid? Anyone? Lady in red.
$10.
$10.
$20.
$20? $25.
$25.
Going once $70.
$100! $100, the man in the tie.
Do we have that kind of money? You heard him, it's worth $475.
$200.
$200.
OK At 200 bucks.
Going once, going twice $250.
$250.
Oh, what the hell.
$350! $400! Sold! Sold to the lady in red.
400 bucks.
Congratulations! Oh! Congratulations.
Thank you! I'll just get you to sign Congratulations.
I don't have $400.
What have you got? $150.
Yeah, I'll cover the rest for you.
Alright.
Or I can keep my 'treasures of wickedness' to myself, let the others find out you're a welcher who broke the TV.
OK, next item on the agenda Take those to the records room.
You again! I'll have to warn Viv you're getting clucky! The Major Crime Squad know about your husband's recent assault.
His bail's gonna be revoked.
But he was never charged with assault.
But he is going to be, because of the manslaughter charge.
They'll get him either way.
I'm sticking my neck out here.
Viv would want me to tell you.
They're gonna put him away.
For a long time.
Jim's about to be arrested.
You need to call the lawyer.
You need to get him in Sydney to deal with this.
Well, where is he? I don't know.
Hehe went to the travel agent about a holiday, but he's still not home, and I don't Joan I don't know what to do.
You can't panic.
It won't help.
You needto stand up and testify what you know about Greg Mathieson's death.
That you were there.
That he could've been saved, that he might've lived.
Alright.
I need you to promise me.
I promise.
Just give me half an hour, and I will deal with this.
Mrs Bradley.
Perineal tear.
Ward B.
Jim! Joan's been calling.
Your bail's been revoked.
The police are coming for you.
I spoke with your lawyer.
He thinks you should beat them to it.
Present at the station, see what they want.
And why's he telling you this, and not me? He's been trying to ring you, without any luck.
Well, then I'll go home and wait for him to try me again.
Well, then you'd better pray the police don't show up first! It'd suit you if I got arrested, wouldn't it? Not really.
You see, Joan stands a good chance of being one of the best doctors in the country.
If you go to prison, she'll lose that chance.
None of what is happening to you is her fault.
No.
Some of it's yours.
OK.
Thank you.
Hey, Jim Marsh is here to pick up James.
What? He's early! OK.
Thank you.
Hi, Jim.
Hi.
It's a beautiful day outside.
D'you know what you're gonna do? Yeah, not sure yet.
I can make up a bottle for James in case he gets hungry, for later.
No, we're going straight home.
Got everything you need here? I'll see you tomorrow.
See you tomorrow.
Good.
Bye.
Joan, I have the plane tickets.
You need to come with me now.
I can't! Please.
For how long? I don't know.
For ever.
I'm coming.
Can I help you? We're looking for Jim Marsh.
Do you mind opening the door? Why? We have a warrant for his arrest.
I don't understand.
What's he done? Just open the door, Mrs Marsh.
His clothes are gone.
D'you know where he's headed? If he contacts you, you need to inform us immediately.
So, you've got two teams, and they skate around the track trying to overtake each other.
A team scores a point whenever a player laps another player on the other team.
She just used her knees! It doesn't matter.
You're allowed to do anything in this game.
It's just you against everyone else.
Exactly.
You might find there are some people on your side.
Strength of character and resilience.
That's the key.
# If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands # If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands # If you're happy and you know it, then you really oughta show it # If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands If you're sad Joan? Joan? What's wrong? When Jim came to pick James up, did he leave anything behind? Um Oh, just his his teddy bear.
They've gone.
Thank you.
How's he going to cope with James on his own? He has no money, no car Could he have gone to family? I don't know.
What if I never see James again? I never thought I'd see Maggie again.
Happy first birthday, Ben.
Yes.
# Everybody shake, everybody groove # Boney Moroney's gonna be with Jim # Long Tall Sally's gonna be Slim # And Short Fat Fanny's gonna be there too # Yeah, this is what I'm gonna do # Gonna put a call to you # 'Cause I feel good tonight # Everything's gonna be right, right, right # Gonna have a good time tonight # Rock 'n' roll music's gonna play all night, yeah # Come on, baby, it won't take long # Only take a minute just to sing my song # Gonna have a good time tonight # Rock 'n' roll music's gonna play all night, yeah # Come on, baby, it won't take long # Only take a minute just to sing my song # Gonna have a good time Gonna play all night Move, move, move! (SPEAKS VIETNAMESE) Get the girls! (BABIES CRY) What's happening? Move! Move! Annie, come on! What's going on? Annie! Go! Annie! I need to find my friend! No! No! She'll be there when we get there.
Put me down! Annie! Annie! Annie! Annie? (SCREAMS) Viv! I have to find Annie! We're about to evacuate civilians! I have to find Annie! We have to get you out of here, now! Come on! They're coming! (SCREAMS) Viv! Viv! Viv, get up! Come on! (SCREAMS) No.
No! Viv! Viv! Viv! Get to the truck.
Get on that bird over there! Viv! Annie! Viv! Viv! Annie, can you? Take the baby.
Thank you.
(ALL CLAMOUR) Just go! I call you when I get home! You can't take the child! No! No! No, no, no! He can't leave! Come on! He can't leave! Get him out.
He can't leave! OK, I'll take him! I'll take him! He's my baby! You can't take him! I'll take him! No! No! (MOUTHING) OK.
Turn on the ignition.
Yep.
Now clutch, and What? What? Clutch! Clutch! Turn it off.
That's called stalling.
You said I didn't have to have my foot on the clutch! Yeah, that's when it's in neutral.
If it's in first gear You didn't say that! I did.
Didn't! D'you remember which one the clutch is? Of course I remember! I'm not an idiot! Is this good for us? The whole car licence thing? I mean, how do we get over this tension? Another lesson tomorrow? Right.
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1965.
Rose has been struggling to recapture his form since his stunning victory after fighting Harada, but his No, he hasn't! Only the Olivares fight.
What about all the ones he's won? He can't lose! You and Lionel Rose, eh? Is that why you wanted a TV? But Lionel and I have something special.
Ah? A blackfella who's the youngest-ever world champion? A girl can't resist.
Hey, tomorrow You and Pattie all set? Mm-hm.
I'm bringing my mum, and her husband.
It's not gonna be too scary, is it? Uh I mean, it's only lunch.
Dad can be a bit But no, no, it'll be fine.
I'm bringing savouries.
Great! Great.
Savouries are great.
But I don't wanna bring them if he thinks that I don't like his food and He'll like 'em.
He'll like 'em.
Will he like me? Everyone likes you.
Not everyone likes him.
He can be a bit blunt.
Martha? Oh, sorry.
Oh No, that's OK.
I've gotta get to work anyway.
Hey, if Lionel Rose rocks up, you tell him you're spoken for! Martha, if I've done something bad, will you promise not to judge me? Of course! What have you done? I think I'm pregnant.
So, this is the married man you were telling me about, the one you kissed? Oh, we did a bit more than that.
Obviously.
Please tell me I don't know him.
Otherwise I'll punch him.
No, you don't.
Are you still seeing him? No.
And he knows nothing about this.
How far along are you? I'm two weeks late, and my breasts feel bigger.
I'll tell Simon you're coming to see him.
He could do a blood test.
Oh Pattie, eventually everyone's going to know.
Have the test.
Maybe you're not pregnant.
Maybe you'll be lucky.
Yeah.
Maybe.
Are these for the Moratorium office? These are for tomorrow.
Gotta set the record straight the Adelaide bunch.
I heard that went bad.
Police said the anarchists started it.
Right, while the cops threw flowers in the air! This is good of you, Annie.
I appreciate it.
I'll see you tomorrow.
Annie.
Oh! Are you walking? Say 'hello'.
Hello! Mwah! Hey! Have I told you how much I missed you? You can tell me again, if you like.
So, who was that bloke? Dennis.
Dennis.
Yeah.
He's helping with the anti-Vietnam rally tomorrow.
Deanna, have you got smiles for Mummy? We deserve cocktails tonight.
Blue ones.
Yeah.
Celebrating.
Viv and Annie, home safe.
You look tired.
Are you OK? Yeah.
Just need a bit more sleep.
Did you hear anything about your baby nephew, back in Vietnam? No.
You look great, though.
Positively glowing! Am I? Yeah! Wow.
It's exertion.
I'm keeping her busy on maid of honour duties.
Ah.
# Late in the evening with her and my cigarettes # Feeling up my blesses and listening to my half high self# So, when's the shower tea? We're having a hens' night instead.
It's a new thing.
It's like a buck's party.
So we get to go crazy, like boys do! I get it.
We can tie Martha up and leave her somewhere embarrassing.
No, we can't.
Ladies and gentlemen, please make welcome our very own star, Miss Annie Carmichael, back from wowing the troops in Vietnam.
And make sure you're here early on Friday night for her show, because the place is sure to be packed! Thank you.
I'm very much looking forward to singing for you.
Hope you are too.
But for a moment, let's think of our troops.
Many of them are conscripts who don't even wanna be there.
Thank you.
Annie, honey, you're still here because I sent you to Vietnam and made you a star.
You sing.
That's all.
Keep your bleeding-heart shit to yourself, OK? Hey! Hey.
Heard you were back.
How are you? Good, thank you.
How was Vietnam? Oh, I mostly rolled bandages.
New suit? Yeah, yeah.
Well, detective constable.
What do you think, hmm? Why don't we start with a drink? Sure.
I'll I'll get you one.
G'day.
Heard you joined the Moratorium Committee.
Yeah.
Who told you? Come across a bloke named Dennis Tomlinson in your travels? Thin.
Long, shaggy hair? No.
No? Why's that? Just someone I wanna have a chat to.
Sorry, can't help you.
Enjoy your night.
How'd you sleep last night? You still having bad dreams about your brother? And Matthew.
Everything.
You should talk to someone.
I'm talking to you.
Anyone who wasn't over there won't understand.
Joan, you still OK to cover my shift? Sure.
It's not a whole shift.
Short family lunches are better than long family lunches.
I'm allergic to your mother's cat.
Can't your neighbour take it? I'm asking you to feed it, Patrick, not kiss it.
Well, how long are you gonna be gone for? About two weeks.
Two Dr Millar.
Morning.
I'm at Mum's until 2:00.
I need to organise someone by then.
OK, fine.
I'll take it.
I'll feed the bloody cat.
Thank you.
Have a good holiday.
You OK? I realise this is a difficult time, so if there's anything I can do? If you need some time off No, thanks.
I'm fine.
Jim called.
He gave me a phone number.
It's a Brisbane number.
He wanted to call you here, but he thought it might compromise you.
Call at 9:30.
He'll be waiting.
How is he? And James? Did he say? They're fine.
He misses you.
Hi.
I'm organising something called a hens' night for Martha tonight.
It's sort of like a shower tea I'm sorry, Pattie, I need to make a phone call.
Oh, of course.
Actually, I'mI'm calling Jim.
So Oh.
Sorry.
Yeah, I'll leave you alone.
Come on, Jim.
Pick up.
Come on, pick up.
I thought you'd developed a passion for laparoscopy.
Sir? Just been called about a reference for you.
A job with the Department of Foreign Affairs.
You're kidding.
I applied for that job months ago.
I didn't think I had a chance! Apparently you do.
But if you want your boss to act as referee, it's a good idea to check with him first.
Oh I did.
Remember? At the staff morning tea? Maybe you thought I was joking.
Perhaps I did.
Check your pigeonhole.
They want to see you tonight.
OK.
Am I early? No.
No, now's good! Now's absolutely bloody fantastic.
Come on.
OK.
I'll be working out the feasibility of the field hospitals in countries we give aid to, and helping them set up.
It's my dream job.
Hold that.
You sure no-one will know that test is mine? I'll take it straight to the lab.
How do you feel? Like the first time I was pregnant.
Oh.
Don't go panicking yet.
We'll get the results late this afternoon.
Sure you're alright? Yeah.
Hey, I know you don't want to go through the whole childbirth thing before you have to, but seriously, try not to worry.
You're two weeks late.
It's probably nothing.
I'mI'm not worried, really.
That's the ticket.
Hey, you can come and visit us in Canberra! Martha would like that.
Yeah.
Yeah, me too.
Beautiful day.
You can feel summer coming.
You been following me? No, no, no.
No, just out and about.
Did I hear you were up the north coast a couple of months back? There was a horse substitution racket going on up there about that time.
Port Macquarie? No, never been there.
That's odd.
Because this is you, taken on the day.
And that bloke there, that's the strapper who's coughed on you.
What do you want? Dennis Tomlinson.
He's a communist.
He's a dangerous prick.
Word is, he's in town for the Moratorium marches and he's on the organising committee.
Annie doesn't know him.
She told you that.
If you can pass on any information that comes your way, I might be able to lose this photo.
Yeah, I'm not a dog! Well, how about this then, Chris? You give me something I can use, or I'll lock you up for fraud.
Christopher! Annie hasn't been in for her check-up.
She's good.
She's just busy.
And the baby? Everything going well? Yep.
You know I'm available to babysit, if you need it.
Yeah, I know.
I heard she's got a bee in her bonnet about the war.
Yep, along with a few other people.
Most of them are troublemakers and layabouts! Well, that's not Annie, is it? No.
Annie has an empty head she's filled with other people's ideas.
Well, lucky she doesn't give a shit what you think.
Dr Millar! Joan, I'vehad some sudden pains, like a cramp.
Andthere's some blood.
This way.
So, it's just spotting? Not heavy, like a period? Just spots, that's all.
Is it bad? Am I losing the baby? I don't think so.
Any clots? Cramps, pelvic pain? Just the one cramp.
I'm paranoid.
My mother had three miscarriages before they had me.
They had to give her a special drug.
Diethylstilboestrol? Yes, I think that's it.
Should I have that? I don't think so.
You don't have any other symptoms.
Some spotting in early pregnancy is common.
I'm going on a cruise this afternoon with my mother.
Two weeks.
If I'm on a ship in the middle of nowhere, and something happens Please.
I can't lose this baby.
We'll have a listen.
The Doppler machine works like a radar, using soundwaves to tell us what's going on.
Lie back and pull up your blouse for me.
I don't know how you do it.
Difficult job, a husband and a baby, and you manage perfectly well.
Have a listen.
That's your baby's heartbeat.
160 beats a minute.
Oh, my goodness.
It's beautiful.
Yes.
Yes, it is.
Joan? Did you get onto Jim? I've called the number five times, and no-one answers.
I'm sure there's a good reason.
Was it a phone box? A pub? Did he say anything? I don't know where he is.
I don't know if James is alright.
I don't know if he's coming back for the trial, if he wants me there, if I should look for him I don't know any of it.
He'll call again.
I keep going to the house, pretending like I'm keeping things going, like that'll bring him back.
Hey! Are you going to that rally thing? The peace march? Possibly.
I don't know.
My dad's a soldier, isn't he? Who told you that? A nurse.
My dad might turn up at the march.
I don't think so.
There's gonna be heaps of people, bands and music, and all sorts of stuff.
It's a protest rally, not the Royal Easter Show.
Never been to either.
What do we want? Troops out! When do we want it? Now! What do we want? Troops out! When do we want it? Now! What do we want? Troops out! Among the students and Unionists who are marching here today against Australia's involvement in Vietnam are many who look like they've never demonstrated before.
What do we want? Troops out! When do we want it? Now! What do we want? What do we want? Troops out! When do we want it? Now! Now! Are you willing to go to gaol for this cause? Yes, I am.
The war is wrong.
Innocent people are dying! The government told us we'd only send advisors to this war! Eight years on, 500 of our soldiers are dead! What do we want? Troops out! When do we want it? Now! Many thousands of people will be protesting in Melbourne, and even more are expected here in Sydney.
The Moratorium Committee have emphasised that they want this to be a peaceful rally Bring our boys home again! One, two, three, four! We don't want war! The police are certainly taking no chances and are out on the streets in large numbers.
Certainly, in the newsroom, we've taken a large number of calls from people who are dead against this march taking place and have made all kinds of threats.
Our government is lying! They say it is a just war! They say we are defending democracy.
They say we are defending freedom! They say we are winning the war! None of that is true! None of it! And one person who knows, because she's been there and just come home, is singer Annie Carmichael! I'm outta here.
Thank you.
It's wonderful to see so many people here today.
There are orphanages in South Vietnam overflowing with children, some of them no more than babies, who have had their parents killed by the North Vietnamese, by the Viet Cong, and by American and Australian soldiers! Many of these children are sick.
Many are malnourished.
And all of them have had their families destroyed! Ladies and gentlemen, many of our soldiers don't even want to be in Vietnam! They're conscripts, who have had the bad luck of having their birthday drawn out of a barrel by a politician! I implore you to make your voices heard! Write to your local members of parliament, and tell them you want us out of this war! # There's something happening here What it is ain't exactly clear Hey, careful! Stop pushing! Be careful! There's a man with a gun over there Maggie Maggie! What are you doing? # Stop, children, what's that sound Everybody look what's going on What the hell do you think you're doing! I didn't do anything! No, no! She didn't do anything! No! She's pregnant! # Stop, children, what's that sound # Everybody look what's going on # Stop, children, what's that sound Everybody Annie! Annie's been arrested and she didn't do anything.
It got pretty out of control.
Well, whatever happened, it wasn't Annie's fault.
Come on, Pete, there must be something you can do.
Please? I don't know what you're so angry about.
That was fun! Wipe that smile off your face.
Let go! You're hurting my arm! My friend is in lock-up for something you did.
At least have the sense to feel a bit of shame! You've been out without permission.
Sorry, Matron.
My fault.
She had nits.
I took her to the hairdresser for a treatment.
You know the rules.
I looked, but I couldn't find you.
I'm so sorry.
Maggie, upstairs.
Strip your bed.
In fact, strip all the beds.
Then draw fresh linen and make them all up.
Yes, Matron.
Enjoy the work.
Hitting a cop got your attention.
I should try that again.
Dr Millar.
Are you free this afternoon? Why? I'm giving a talk at Sydney Uni on the latest reproductive strategies, and it occurred to me that you're across the IVF material.
I am.
If we showed our hand, we could hone our pitch to the hospital board.
If nothing else, it might take your mind off things.
Sure.
This case study you're using, is it Mrs Gordon? That's her third miscarriage.
Incompetent cervix.
If she'd come in earlier I can't see anything in her history.
Her mother was probably given DES.
Diethylstilboestrol? They've discovered it can cause incompetent cervix syndrome in women whose mothers took it.
It's supposed to prevent miscarriages, and now it's causing them.
There's an irony.
Are you sure? Of course.
Why? Joan! Eva.
There's something I may have missed.
You can't go away.
I'm sorry.
Simon's moving to Canberra? Are they short on doctors down there? It was more of a diplomat's job, I think.
Sorry, I was a bit distracted.
I'm not late, am I? Hi, Mum.
Simon's not here yet.
Where's Ernest? He's working.
Short notice.
Sorry.
Hello.
That dress is lovely.
Thank you.
What have you brought? Cheese and cabanossi on biscuits.
I was going to put cocktail onions on, but then I thought the biscuits might go soggy.
They'll be delicious, I'm sure.
Should I introduce you as Daisy or Carla? Daisy.
Definitely Daisy.
Just look at my daughter.
About to marry a doctor.
A handsome doctor! Yes.
Don't forget that bit! Shall I drive? No.
I hear you got another job.
What about you, Henry? Any hobbies? Used to collect stamps, 'till I realised it was a total and utter waste of time and money.
Martha likes watching the boxing.
Boxing's stupid.
Lionel Rose isn't stupid.
All boxers are stupid as a bowling ball.
I like cooking.
Big dill.
People say he takes after his mother.
She must have been lovely.
Yeah.
Kept me on a tight leash.
Those were the days.
Genetics.
Fascinating.
Mmm.
I've heard people say that sons often look more like their fathers.
Do you think that's true? No! It's a bloody lottery.
I mean, look at you two.
You're almost white, but Martha's black as coal! Dad Martha's father was a Kamilaroi man.
Where is he? He passed away.
I remarried.
Did you marry another black bloke? No, actually.
Hmm.
The thing is, it's a dance of dominant and recessive genes.
You see, dark skin can pop up any time, generations down the track, regardless of interbreeding.
That's interesting.
Well, you would've talked about that with your new bloke.
Not really.
Does it matter? Of course it bloody matters.
It's science.
I mean, your kids could be anything.
Black, white or brindle.
So what! Excuse me.
I'm just gonna What the hell, Dad? A word? Please? Go back inside.
I'll be alright.
He's just talking science stuff.
Doctors do that.
I don't think he was having a go at us.
He was having a go at your fiance.
That's how it happens sometimes.
What is it? Ernest has left me.
When I told him the truth about who I was, he said he was fine.
But he wasn't.
He asked me to keep up the idea that I was Spanish.
I tried.
But I couldn't be something I wasn't anymore.
I'll take you home.
You're unbelievable! You had that whole thing planned out! Or are you that bad on the spur of the moment? You're starting to sound just like your mother.
There's no surprises there.
She couldn't face the truth either.
Three weeks you had to deal with that lunch! Three weeks you had to think about it.
But you couldn't help yourself! What? I was just talking about facts.
Bullshit! All that dark skin crap, all the terrors of entertaining public servants! They are facts, whether you like it or not.
Do you think life's gonna be easy with a black wife? I know what people are like, but I love her.
I'll make sure she's alright! As if love is ever enough.
An 'incompetent cervix'? Makes it sound like it's just not trying.
It's most likely caused by the drug your mother was given.
And this operation? A 'cerclage'.
It's basically threading a band around the cervix to stop it from opening prematurely.
You can have it done at another hospital if you want.
Every gynaecologist in the city knows Patrick.
If I go somewhere else, he's even more likely to find out.
I'll admit you under a different name.
If anyone asks, you're Mrs Sandra Holloway.
Now, I can't operate until Patrick's out of the hospital.
Until then, we'll lower the head of your bed down.
We'll raise your lower body, and that will take the pressure off your cervix.
And if I don't have the operation? You'll lose the child.
Martha, I'm sorry.
I'm so, so, sorry.
Hey.
My dad just can't keep his big mouth shut.
Is your mum gonna be alright? She will be.
OK.
Everything my dad said was wrong.
No.
It wasn't.
Oh, don't you start.
It was honest.
I like that.
Honest doesn't mean right.
Simon, he is right.
Having a black wife will be hard.
Have you really thought about that? Yes! But I'm gonna get this job in Canberra.
I'm gonna buy you a warm jumper and we're gonna have the best bloody life together! I don't wanna have to have this conversation again! But we've never really had this conversation.
The job in Canberra sounds fantastic.
But think about what happened at Dr McNaughton's place, how you ended up pushing that bloke into the pool.
So what? I love you! But in 20 years' time? I'll feel the same way.
You can't push all of Canberra into a pool.
It's not how the world works.
You were supposed to cover for Bowditch, but you were gone for more than an hour.
I know.
I'm sorry.
There was a personal emergency.
Your husband? Have you heard something? No, no, it's something else.
It's sorted now.
But I have so much work to catch up on.
Is thereis there anything I can do? No.
You have that talk at the university.
Is that now? You were gonna join me! I'm sorry.
Next time.
Oh, Simon! Perfect.
Uh Ah! Sorry, but I need your help.
Now.
I need to see Annie Carmichael.
I'll deal with this.
Where is she? You can't lock her up.
She's pregnant.
Well, between you and me, she's got a few dramas.
Assault police, resist arrest, offensive language And that's just for starters.
Well, you can get her out.
You know you can.
Oh.
Well, you know the deal.
If you come to the party, I'll see what I can do.
What did you do? Nothing.
Right, it's here somewhere, but don't panic, I had a quick glance at it before, and I'm pretty sure it's good news.
Got your interview soon? In an hour.
It's just a formality though? Apparently.
Diddid Martha say she was worried about that? No, no We didn't really talk much after the lunch.
Everything's gonna work out just fine.
Um Ah! Here it is.
Good news, Pattie.
You're not pregnant.
Are you sure? Yeah.
Yeah, one less thing to worry about, eh? Yeah.
Anyone who ever loved, could look at me Here, Pattie, your turn.
My turn, my turn Read it out, read it out.
"Grab the nearest guy and kiss him!" It's that guy.
He's the nearest.
Look at him.
Mr Dreamy.
Go on! No, no, no, no, I am done with kissing boys.
I'm done.
Seems a shame to waste him.
Go on! She's gonna do it! It's your birthday.
Whoo-hoo! So, I'm guessing the result from Simon came back.
Yep.
It's negative.
So I'm celebrating.
What about me? What about you? Go on, Annie.
I think you've earned it! Hold this? # Loving you the way I do # I take you back, without you I'd die, dear # Knowing I love you so # Anyone who had a heart Would take me in his arms And love me too Hi.
Four 'Martha's getting married' cocktails.
Put whatever you want in them, as long as it's alcohol.
No, I've gotta stay sober for the fight.
What fight? Lionel Rose.
Not to worry, I'll have yours then.
# Oh, oh, oh, no # Oh, oh, oh# Thank you for getting Annie out today.
Well, she's your friend.
Nice veil.
Lift it and see what happens.
# Anyone who had a heart # Would take me in his arms and love me too # You couldn't really have a heart and hurt me Like you hurt me and be so untrue Don't worry.
I'll be absolutely sober by the show tomorrow night.
I heard you got arrested.
I'll have to pay half those coppers to stay open.
You wanna fight them, get another job.
What? Clear out your lipsticks and piss off! # Anyone who had a heart would surely take me in his arms # And always love me Why won't you? Doctor.
Oh, Frances.
Today's surgical roster.
A cerclage in Theatre B.
Mrs Holloway? Dr Millar operated.
Would you like me to enquire further? No.
No, that's fine.
Thanks.
Leftovers.
There's still a lot of chicken, if you're hungry.
I've come to apologise.
I shouldn't have yelled at you.
I was saying hard things.
I went too far.
II had my interview.
I'm exactly what they're looking for.
Of course you are.
Did you mention Martha? They asked if I was attached.
You were right.
They made it clear.
They want me, but not with her.
So, a crossroads then.
Go on, hit him! Rose has got it sewn up, without a doubt Hit him! Hit him one side, hitting the other Yes! Ah, yes, there's the bell! And doesn't Lionel look confident? It was his best performance since he beat Fighting Harada in Tokyo How's he going? Oh, he's won that one on points, for sure.
His career's back on track.
See? You shouldn't have been so worried.
About anything.
Hey? Mmm? I promise you, in 20 years' time, we're gonna be happy, and we'll have a tribe of different-coloured kids.
And we're still gonna be in love.
OK? And everything's just gonna work out the way we want it to.
A tribe of kids in Colombo? Didn't get the job.
I'm so sorry.
It's OK.
I think they wanted someone a bit older.
Who knows, really? Who knows.
Yeah.
Something else will come along.
Something better for the both of us.
subtitle by peritta
But I've never seen one of these before.
Quick, put it back You girls should be finished in here by now.
Oh, and Cynthia, your father is coming to visit you this afternoon.
I hope by then you would've made some sort of effort with your appearance? Yet, Matron.
Those buckets have wheels, you know.
Just kick 'em along.
Save your back.
What is this doing here? It was a donation for the Hospital Auxiliary auction.
Clearly.
But why is it here, in the way? And this.
What on earth is this? Seven-function remote control.
I think it means you don't have to get out of your chair to change the channel.
You can just use this instead.
How is that possible? It's like magic.
It shouldn't stay here.
Someone may steal it.
Oh Ooh! Goodness.
Here at Nui Dat army base, we're with Annie Carmichael who's been entertaining our troops.
Is there someone back home you want to say 'hello' to? A big 'hello' to Deanna.
And to Ben, who's having a birthday next week.
Hey, that's you, little man! You're going to be one! So, let me guess, Ben is your boyfriend? No! Come on, you've got to give me more information.
Do you have a boyfriend? Um, that would be telling.
OK.
Thank you, Annie.
Get off.
Bloody leech.
Annie! Annie! I've got an appointment with someone from the Australian Embassy.
They said if I want to take the baby back to Australia, I have to adopt him.
# You think that I don't feel love # But what I feel for you is real love # In other's eyes I see reflected # A hurt, scorned, rejected love child Different from the rest.
It was not so long ago when this country was in the middle of a depression.
If a job was advertised in the paper, there'd be 50 to 100 men turn up.
One did not reject the opportunity of work.
I should've taken the job when you first offered it to me.
So, why didn't you? I had other options that paid better.
I take it those 'other options' have disappeared? It's just about me proving to Annie that I can actually be a provider.
Have you heard from Annie? Yes, she wrote to me.
Laid it on the table - I shape up, or she ships out.
My father was unemployed.
Sometimes there was no food.
I had to go round the neighbourhood, knocking on back doors, begging for scraps! He let you do that? We had to eat.
There are ways of getting money if you really need it.
'Treasures of wickedness profit nobody', Christopher.
I wouldn't let my kids beg.
Ever! Even if the arse was out of my pants.
Wardsman work is no picnic.
You told me.
I'mI'm looking forward to it.
No need to go overboard.
You can start today.
We'll see how you're going after two weeks.
Rightio.
Excuse me, Matron, but my father is outside waiting for me.
He's early.
Will I tell him to wait? Go! And where are you going, young lady? Cynthia said I could meet her dad.
There's sewing to be done, hospital linens that need mending.
How often do their fathers visit? Not very often.
Jim Marsh is a kind and gentle man.
I've never known a father so devoted to his baby son.
He'd never do anything to hurt anyone.
I might even be dead now if it wasn't for him.
Just tell me what happened.
The other man, he was very angry.
He called me a bitch and he forced me against the shelves.
And I thought I was about to be hit.
And that's when Jim, Mr Marsh, came into the room.
And then? What happened? He told the man to calm down and go home, and that's when he got hit.
Mr Marsh was just trying to protect myself and the children.
You OK? Good.
Hey.
This is where we should go.
Go away for a few days.
Our official honeymoon.
Seems a bit far to go for a few days.
We could fly.
Fly? Yeah.
That would cost a fortune.
I wanna see you in a bikini.
OK.
You will.
Yeah? Hey.
Hey, how did you go? He said that I was a very reliable witness.
Apparently the husband's a bit of a troublemaker.
They've had some run-ins with him before.
So they don't want to interview Jim again? No.
(THEY SIGH) Thank you.
Thank you so much.
Thank you.
Thank you, Pattie, we really appreciate it.
Would you like me to take James? I've got him today.
Thank you.
Bye.
See? Everything's gonna be OK.
Name of the child? Maguire.
It's my brother's name.
Christian name? In order for the child to enter Australia, it'll need a visa, passport and citizenship papers, and a full name.
OK.
You'll have to produce some proof of identify for the child, to show that it is actually your brother's.
I don't have any.
My brother'sdead.
What about the mother? The parents were married.
There's got to be some sort of record of that.
A record of birth? This is a poor country, in the middle of a war.
No-one's keeping records.
Well, make it up.
We just wanna get him home safely.
He's got no family here.
There's no-one to look after him.
If he stays here, he'll die.
He's just a little baby, sir.
One of thousands.
OK.
But he's all I've got left of my brother.
You need to sign a stat dec saying that you knew Bernie and you recognise this baby as his son.
Did you hear me? Yep.
Will you do it? Viv, maybe you should think about letting the kid stay here.
In an orphanage? At least he'd be with his own kind.
But I am his own kind! Viv? He's tired.
Probably needs a feed.
Well, I've run out of formula.
Just hold him up to your chest and let him hear your heartbeat.
It'll comfort him.
Why is this so hard? I look after babies in the nursery all the time.
Not for 24 hours a day.
But I thought after you have your own, it's supposed to come naturally.
(LAUGHS) Whoever told you that was lying! I had no idea.
So, how d'you manage? Love's a good motivator.
I keep calling Jim's lawyer, and he doesn't answer.
He's your friend.
Where is he? He does have other clients.
And I bet they pay.
He hasn't asked for money, and it makes me uncomfortable.
Are you paying him? No.
Well, then I'm even more concerned.
Jim's case will just be shoved to the bottom of the pile! He got him released on bail, didn't he? Also, I want two days' leave this weekend.
Well, that's very short notice.
It's about time I had my honeymoon.
I'm just dropping off some donations for the hospital auction.
You should take them to the hospital then.
Yeah, course.
Well, that's not the reason I stopped by.
I don't want you to think you can't bring James to me anymore, because ofwhat happened.
It's fine, Pattie.
I'm not avoiding you.
I just had a free day.
Oh, good.
OK.
I'll see you later then? Jim, there's something else.
Mm? I love you.
No, you don't, Pattie.
Yes, I do.
Oh, you poor little mite.
(BABY CRIES) I've been on a mission.
They keep the baby formula stashed with the beer supply.
I could kiss you! Go for it.
Yeah, I got some of this too.
What's it for? Crotch rot.
But I figured it'd be OK to use on his mozzie bites.
It's not mine.
None of my business if it is.
So, you already got a kid back home? I had twins.
Girls.
But I couldn't keep them.
Why not? I wasn't married.
My parents sent me to a home for unwed mothers.
Had to give them up for adoption.
They made you give 'em up? I couldn't look after two babies with no husband and no job.
So how are you gonna look after this one? I've grown up.
You'd better get some kip.
I'm right.
I know you are.
(BABY CRIES) See you, mate! Sh There It's alright.
I don't know what to do with all these donations to the hospital auction.
People keep dumping them in here! Eva McNaughton is the head of the Hospital Auxiliary.
Ask her.
She's not here.
Oh, for goodness sake.
Use your initiative, girl! Such a cow.
Martha! Let me guess.
More donations.
Yeah, just some things getting in the way at the creche.
So, why not dump them in my office? I think I've got some Miss Allure makeup in here actually, merchandise that didn't sell that well, so Hey, 'Frosty Fruit'.
What do you think? That's pretty, isn't it? Isn't that what you're wearing now? No, it doesn't suit my complexion.
Do you like it? If you like it, you can have it.
Nobody wants it.
It's still really pretty, I think.
What do you think? Are you high? No! Have you ever been to Luna Park, Martha? No.
I have.
I feel like I'm on one of those rides that goes in all sorts of directions, but I don't know whether to be scared or excited or sick.
Maybe you should get off the ride.
Maybe! Here you go.
I'd better go! This stuff needs to be sorted, and when you've finished with these, there are more in the records room.
What is it? Stuff for the hospital fundraiser.
You have to package it up and make it look pretty.
They'll auction it, along with the telly.
Why me? I can ask one of the other girls, if you want? Makeup.
D'you like it? Yeah.
It's alright.
Keep it.
In fact, take what you want.
If Matron catches me stealing, I'll cop it.
You're not stealing.
I'm giving it to you.
Why? 'Cause I'm Santa Claus.
Listen, don't worry about Matron.
I can deal with her.
Can I have this? Yeah, course.
You heard her.
We can have anything we want.
Next time Dad visits, I'll wear it.
How did that go? Was it alright? Dad said he and Mum want me to come home after I have the baby.
They're gonna put me in a different school so I can start again.
I said I would, as long as you could come too.
What are you doing? Cover for me.
I need to know who my father is.
You need to get back to Stanton House before Matron discovers that you're gone.
If you tell me who my father is.
His name is Colin.
Colin what? Colin Ryan.
Tell Colin Ryan I want him to visit me.
Tell him afternoons are good, because then I've finished the laundry.
Your husband's lawyer is in Queensland on another case.
I spoke to his wife.
He's back next week.
Great.
I appreciate you following that up.
Oh, and your leave.
It's been approved.
Bowditch will cover your shifts.
Really? I'm offended that you're surprised.
Despite what you may think of me, I do want you to be happy.
Dr Millar? Pete Tripodi.
Oh! You're Viv's friend.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Have you gone into real estate? No, no, no, I'm still a cop.
Special Branch.
I heardI heard Viv's working here as a nurse.
Is she around? She went to Vietnam as a volunteer.
That's fantastic.
Good on her.
Do you know when she'll be back? No, I don't.
sorry.
But shebut she is coming home, yeah? As far as I know.
Yes, that's the plan.
So, what's the Special Branch? I'm a detective.
Does the Special Branch have anything to do with homicide? Bugger me.
You married him? That arsehole? Sorry.
It started out as a practical arrangement, and became more complicated.
I guessI guess you know what you're doing.
I'd like to think so.
Yes.
I suppose you've heard about Jim's manslaughter charge? No, it's not my area.
Jim's trial is coming up in a few months.
As far as I can tell, the prosecution case against him relies wholly on the testimony of one witness.
You might be able to find out if there's any more to it? It's none of my business, Joan, but Be careful.
Jim Marsh isn't all he cracks himself up to be.
That whole green bans debacle? That was about him feeding his own ego.
Not about helping people.
You should stick these in a vase.
Sir? I think the work you're doing here is fantastic.
Thank you.
You know, the care you're taking of all the people in the villages, and Yeah.
It's unfortunate people back home don't get to see the work we do here on the ground.
Well, actually, that's what I wanted to talk to you about.
I want to do something more than just singing.
I want to do something moremore useful.
I feel like there should be music or something.
Wow, wow, wow Please stop singing.
You're already laughing! OK.
Holy Gee Just promise me I don't have to get around in this the entire weekend.
Oh Stop it! Why don't we just pack our bags and go? We are.
On Friday.
I mean, make a new start.
Somewhere nobody knows us.
Are you talking about skipping bail? It's just a thought.
It's too much time on our hands.
But if they put me away, I'm not gonna see you or this little bloke for 12 years.
We aren't gonna let that happen.
I need an intravenous saline bottle changed at bed three.
Yes, sir.
Hey.
The baby's passport and visa application will be processed within the week.
I've got a list here of all the tests and vaccinations he needs before we leave.
'Matthew' Maguire? I had to give him a name, and it just popped into my head.
I think it'sit's lovely.
You know what this means? I'm gonna have to learn how to say 'auntie' in Vietnamese? You're gonna be a mum again.
This time for keeps.
What did you have to do to make it happen? The results of the Australian and American civil aid programs are very important.
The villagers receiving this help have said that these programs are one of the major factors in helping them decide to reject communism.
One villager said that projects are being completed which the Viet Cong had promised years before but have never carried out.
Roller skates! Have you ever roller derby'd before? What? Let's sneak out of here.
Early in the evening, just about supper time I'm gonna fall! I won't let you fall.
# Over by the courthouse, they're startin' to unwind # Four kids on the corner, tryin' to bring you up Willie picks a tune out and he blows it on the harp Sorry! # Down on the corner # Out in the street # Willie and the Poorboys are playin' # Bring a nickel, tap your feet # Rooster hits the washboard and people just got to smile # Blink thumps the gut bass and solos for a while # Poorboy twangs the rhythm out on his kalamazoo # And Willie goes into a dance and doubles on kazoo # Down on the corner # Out in the street # Willie and the Poor Boys are playin' Bring a nickel, tap your feet The remote won't work on that TV.
It'll only work on the set it's made for.
You stupid, stupid girls! Have you paid any thought for the precious life you're carrying? Where did you get thesethings? You will go to the laundry.
All sheets, pillowcases, hospital linen will be washed, dried, ironed And when that's done, you will do it all over again.
BOTH: Yes, Matron.
One day I'm gonna have a telly and every Saturday I'm gonna watch the roller derby Out! Now! If you'd left the TV in the hospital, instead of sneaking it back to your room, this wouldn't have happened.
The Yanks are pulling out and the NVA are getting cocky, so it's a good thing you guys are going home soon.
Gonna miss my little mate.
He's like the camp mascot.
Everybody loves a baby.
Maguire, you in there? Sir? The results for the tests on your nephew.
Positive for TB and giardia? What does that mean? He's carrying tuberculosis.
He'll need to go into quarantine.
But he's coming home with me in a few days.
Until he gets the all-clear for TB, he won't be allowed in Australia.
It's properly rooted.
The auction is this afternoon! Well, you can't auction it like this.
The remote control's what makes it so special.
I deserve this.
It was an accident.
That would not have happened if I hadn't been so covetous.
Well, there's only one thing for it.
You win it.
That's ridiculous.
The television is worth over $400.
Not if I run the auction.
You sure about this orphanage? Yeah.
The nuns run it.
He'll get better in here, Viv.
You can come and visit him every day.
Your mum's here.
I spoke to your father, Maggie.
He can't meet you right now.
Why not? He He doesn't want to.
I don't believe you.
I don't think you even spoke to him.
He has a new family.
He wants to start again.
When I get out of here I'll find him myself, tell him what a liar you are.
I came to see Maggie.
I heard.
I wish you'd spoken to me before confronting her with that information.
She needed to know the truth! Why? So she can deal with it, instead of building fantasies around what might be.
What hope does that girl have of ever getting through this, if at every turn she's met with rejection? Was I supposed to lie to her? Yes! Like when you told me you'd found the perfect family for my baby? That Maggie was going to a good family who would love her and take care of her, in a way I wasn't able to? I couldn't know how that would turn out.
I told you what I understood to be the truth at the time.
I think Maggie's had enough lies to last her a lifetime.
How is he? Apparently he has latent TB.
He's infected, but doesn't have any of the symptoms.
That's great! Shouldn't you be catching up on sleep? I discovered if I keep moving, I'm less of a target for mosquitoes.
I'm ready to go home now.
I need to see Deanna.
I'm gonna stay until Matthew's clear to travel.
They won't let you.
I can extend my visa.
Have you seen this place? It's full of children who've lost everything.
Their families have been killed and their villages have been destroyed.
There's nowhere else for them to go.
When all this ends, and we pull out, there's gonna be thousands of kids wondering who their mothers and fathers are.
Harry says they call them 'children of the dust'.
I'm not gonna let Matthew stay here.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to today's hospital auction.
Now, first up, I want to bring your attention to this magnificent, state-of-the-art, Pandora 5000 fully remote-controlled, seven-function television.
Now, normally this would retail for 475 bucks.
But today could be your chance to grab a bargain whilst supporting the hospital.
So, can I get an opening bid? Anyone? Lady in red.
$10.
$10.
$20.
$20? $25.
$25.
Going once $70.
$100! $100, the man in the tie.
Do we have that kind of money? You heard him, it's worth $475.
$200.
$200.
OK At 200 bucks.
Going once, going twice $250.
$250.
Oh, what the hell.
$350! $400! Sold! Sold to the lady in red.
400 bucks.
Congratulations! Oh! Congratulations.
Thank you! I'll just get you to sign Congratulations.
I don't have $400.
What have you got? $150.
Yeah, I'll cover the rest for you.
Alright.
Or I can keep my 'treasures of wickedness' to myself, let the others find out you're a welcher who broke the TV.
OK, next item on the agenda Take those to the records room.
You again! I'll have to warn Viv you're getting clucky! The Major Crime Squad know about your husband's recent assault.
His bail's gonna be revoked.
But he was never charged with assault.
But he is going to be, because of the manslaughter charge.
They'll get him either way.
I'm sticking my neck out here.
Viv would want me to tell you.
They're gonna put him away.
For a long time.
Jim's about to be arrested.
You need to call the lawyer.
You need to get him in Sydney to deal with this.
Well, where is he? I don't know.
Hehe went to the travel agent about a holiday, but he's still not home, and I don't Joan I don't know what to do.
You can't panic.
It won't help.
You needto stand up and testify what you know about Greg Mathieson's death.
That you were there.
That he could've been saved, that he might've lived.
Alright.
I need you to promise me.
I promise.
Just give me half an hour, and I will deal with this.
Mrs Bradley.
Perineal tear.
Ward B.
Jim! Joan's been calling.
Your bail's been revoked.
The police are coming for you.
I spoke with your lawyer.
He thinks you should beat them to it.
Present at the station, see what they want.
And why's he telling you this, and not me? He's been trying to ring you, without any luck.
Well, then I'll go home and wait for him to try me again.
Well, then you'd better pray the police don't show up first! It'd suit you if I got arrested, wouldn't it? Not really.
You see, Joan stands a good chance of being one of the best doctors in the country.
If you go to prison, she'll lose that chance.
None of what is happening to you is her fault.
No.
Some of it's yours.
OK.
Thank you.
Hey, Jim Marsh is here to pick up James.
What? He's early! OK.
Thank you.
Hi, Jim.
Hi.
It's a beautiful day outside.
D'you know what you're gonna do? Yeah, not sure yet.
I can make up a bottle for James in case he gets hungry, for later.
No, we're going straight home.
Got everything you need here? I'll see you tomorrow.
See you tomorrow.
Good.
Bye.
Joan, I have the plane tickets.
You need to come with me now.
I can't! Please.
For how long? I don't know.
For ever.
I'm coming.
Can I help you? We're looking for Jim Marsh.
Do you mind opening the door? Why? We have a warrant for his arrest.
I don't understand.
What's he done? Just open the door, Mrs Marsh.
His clothes are gone.
D'you know where he's headed? If he contacts you, you need to inform us immediately.
So, you've got two teams, and they skate around the track trying to overtake each other.
A team scores a point whenever a player laps another player on the other team.
She just used her knees! It doesn't matter.
You're allowed to do anything in this game.
It's just you against everyone else.
Exactly.
You might find there are some people on your side.
Strength of character and resilience.
That's the key.
# If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands # If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands # If you're happy and you know it, then you really oughta show it # If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands If you're sad Joan? Joan? What's wrong? When Jim came to pick James up, did he leave anything behind? Um Oh, just his his teddy bear.
They've gone.
Thank you.
How's he going to cope with James on his own? He has no money, no car Could he have gone to family? I don't know.
What if I never see James again? I never thought I'd see Maggie again.
Happy first birthday, Ben.
Yes.
# Everybody shake, everybody groove # Boney Moroney's gonna be with Jim # Long Tall Sally's gonna be Slim # And Short Fat Fanny's gonna be there too # Yeah, this is what I'm gonna do # Gonna put a call to you # 'Cause I feel good tonight # Everything's gonna be right, right, right # Gonna have a good time tonight # Rock 'n' roll music's gonna play all night, yeah # Come on, baby, it won't take long # Only take a minute just to sing my song # Gonna have a good time tonight # Rock 'n' roll music's gonna play all night, yeah # Come on, baby, it won't take long # Only take a minute just to sing my song # Gonna have a good time Gonna play all night Move, move, move! (SPEAKS VIETNAMESE) Get the girls! (BABIES CRY) What's happening? Move! Move! Annie, come on! What's going on? Annie! Go! Annie! I need to find my friend! No! No! She'll be there when we get there.
Put me down! Annie! Annie! Annie! Annie? (SCREAMS) Viv! I have to find Annie! We're about to evacuate civilians! I have to find Annie! We have to get you out of here, now! Come on! They're coming! (SCREAMS) Viv! Viv! Viv, get up! Come on! (SCREAMS) No.
No! Viv! Viv! Viv! Get to the truck.
Get on that bird over there! Viv! Annie! Viv! Viv! Annie, can you? Take the baby.
Thank you.
(ALL CLAMOUR) Just go! I call you when I get home! You can't take the child! No! No! No, no, no! He can't leave! Come on! He can't leave! Get him out.
He can't leave! OK, I'll take him! I'll take him! He's my baby! You can't take him! I'll take him! No! No! (MOUTHING) OK.
Turn on the ignition.
Yep.
Now clutch, and What? What? Clutch! Clutch! Turn it off.
That's called stalling.
You said I didn't have to have my foot on the clutch! Yeah, that's when it's in neutral.
If it's in first gear You didn't say that! I did.
Didn't! D'you remember which one the clutch is? Of course I remember! I'm not an idiot! Is this good for us? The whole car licence thing? I mean, how do we get over this tension? Another lesson tomorrow? Right.
.
.
1965.
Rose has been struggling to recapture his form since his stunning victory after fighting Harada, but his No, he hasn't! Only the Olivares fight.
What about all the ones he's won? He can't lose! You and Lionel Rose, eh? Is that why you wanted a TV? But Lionel and I have something special.
Ah? A blackfella who's the youngest-ever world champion? A girl can't resist.
Hey, tomorrow You and Pattie all set? Mm-hm.
I'm bringing my mum, and her husband.
It's not gonna be too scary, is it? Uh I mean, it's only lunch.
Dad can be a bit But no, no, it'll be fine.
I'm bringing savouries.
Great! Great.
Savouries are great.
But I don't wanna bring them if he thinks that I don't like his food and He'll like 'em.
He'll like 'em.
Will he like me? Everyone likes you.
Not everyone likes him.
He can be a bit blunt.
Martha? Oh, sorry.
Oh No, that's OK.
I've gotta get to work anyway.
Hey, if Lionel Rose rocks up, you tell him you're spoken for! Martha, if I've done something bad, will you promise not to judge me? Of course! What have you done? I think I'm pregnant.
So, this is the married man you were telling me about, the one you kissed? Oh, we did a bit more than that.
Obviously.
Please tell me I don't know him.
Otherwise I'll punch him.
No, you don't.
Are you still seeing him? No.
And he knows nothing about this.
How far along are you? I'm two weeks late, and my breasts feel bigger.
I'll tell Simon you're coming to see him.
He could do a blood test.
Oh Pattie, eventually everyone's going to know.
Have the test.
Maybe you're not pregnant.
Maybe you'll be lucky.
Yeah.
Maybe.
Are these for the Moratorium office? These are for tomorrow.
Gotta set the record straight the Adelaide bunch.
I heard that went bad.
Police said the anarchists started it.
Right, while the cops threw flowers in the air! This is good of you, Annie.
I appreciate it.
I'll see you tomorrow.
Annie.
Oh! Are you walking? Say 'hello'.
Hello! Mwah! Hey! Have I told you how much I missed you? You can tell me again, if you like.
So, who was that bloke? Dennis.
Dennis.
Yeah.
He's helping with the anti-Vietnam rally tomorrow.
Deanna, have you got smiles for Mummy? We deserve cocktails tonight.
Blue ones.
Yeah.
Celebrating.
Viv and Annie, home safe.
You look tired.
Are you OK? Yeah.
Just need a bit more sleep.
Did you hear anything about your baby nephew, back in Vietnam? No.
You look great, though.
Positively glowing! Am I? Yeah! Wow.
It's exertion.
I'm keeping her busy on maid of honour duties.
Ah.
# Late in the evening with her and my cigarettes # Feeling up my blesses and listening to my half high self# So, when's the shower tea? We're having a hens' night instead.
It's a new thing.
It's like a buck's party.
So we get to go crazy, like boys do! I get it.
We can tie Martha up and leave her somewhere embarrassing.
No, we can't.
Ladies and gentlemen, please make welcome our very own star, Miss Annie Carmichael, back from wowing the troops in Vietnam.
And make sure you're here early on Friday night for her show, because the place is sure to be packed! Thank you.
I'm very much looking forward to singing for you.
Hope you are too.
But for a moment, let's think of our troops.
Many of them are conscripts who don't even wanna be there.
Thank you.
Annie, honey, you're still here because I sent you to Vietnam and made you a star.
You sing.
That's all.
Keep your bleeding-heart shit to yourself, OK? Hey! Hey.
Heard you were back.
How are you? Good, thank you.
How was Vietnam? Oh, I mostly rolled bandages.
New suit? Yeah, yeah.
Well, detective constable.
What do you think, hmm? Why don't we start with a drink? Sure.
I'll I'll get you one.
G'day.
Heard you joined the Moratorium Committee.
Yeah.
Who told you? Come across a bloke named Dennis Tomlinson in your travels? Thin.
Long, shaggy hair? No.
No? Why's that? Just someone I wanna have a chat to.
Sorry, can't help you.
Enjoy your night.
How'd you sleep last night? You still having bad dreams about your brother? And Matthew.
Everything.
You should talk to someone.
I'm talking to you.
Anyone who wasn't over there won't understand.
Joan, you still OK to cover my shift? Sure.
It's not a whole shift.
Short family lunches are better than long family lunches.
I'm allergic to your mother's cat.
Can't your neighbour take it? I'm asking you to feed it, Patrick, not kiss it.
Well, how long are you gonna be gone for? About two weeks.
Two Dr Millar.
Morning.
I'm at Mum's until 2:00.
I need to organise someone by then.
OK, fine.
I'll take it.
I'll feed the bloody cat.
Thank you.
Have a good holiday.
You OK? I realise this is a difficult time, so if there's anything I can do? If you need some time off No, thanks.
I'm fine.
Jim called.
He gave me a phone number.
It's a Brisbane number.
He wanted to call you here, but he thought it might compromise you.
Call at 9:30.
He'll be waiting.
How is he? And James? Did he say? They're fine.
He misses you.
Hi.
I'm organising something called a hens' night for Martha tonight.
It's sort of like a shower tea I'm sorry, Pattie, I need to make a phone call.
Oh, of course.
Actually, I'mI'm calling Jim.
So Oh.
Sorry.
Yeah, I'll leave you alone.
Come on, Jim.
Pick up.
Come on, pick up.
I thought you'd developed a passion for laparoscopy.
Sir? Just been called about a reference for you.
A job with the Department of Foreign Affairs.
You're kidding.
I applied for that job months ago.
I didn't think I had a chance! Apparently you do.
But if you want your boss to act as referee, it's a good idea to check with him first.
Oh I did.
Remember? At the staff morning tea? Maybe you thought I was joking.
Perhaps I did.
Check your pigeonhole.
They want to see you tonight.
OK.
Am I early? No.
No, now's good! Now's absolutely bloody fantastic.
Come on.
OK.
I'll be working out the feasibility of the field hospitals in countries we give aid to, and helping them set up.
It's my dream job.
Hold that.
You sure no-one will know that test is mine? I'll take it straight to the lab.
How do you feel? Like the first time I was pregnant.
Oh.
Don't go panicking yet.
We'll get the results late this afternoon.
Sure you're alright? Yeah.
Hey, I know you don't want to go through the whole childbirth thing before you have to, but seriously, try not to worry.
You're two weeks late.
It's probably nothing.
I'mI'm not worried, really.
That's the ticket.
Hey, you can come and visit us in Canberra! Martha would like that.
Yeah.
Yeah, me too.
Beautiful day.
You can feel summer coming.
You been following me? No, no, no.
No, just out and about.
Did I hear you were up the north coast a couple of months back? There was a horse substitution racket going on up there about that time.
Port Macquarie? No, never been there.
That's odd.
Because this is you, taken on the day.
And that bloke there, that's the strapper who's coughed on you.
What do you want? Dennis Tomlinson.
He's a communist.
He's a dangerous prick.
Word is, he's in town for the Moratorium marches and he's on the organising committee.
Annie doesn't know him.
She told you that.
If you can pass on any information that comes your way, I might be able to lose this photo.
Yeah, I'm not a dog! Well, how about this then, Chris? You give me something I can use, or I'll lock you up for fraud.
Christopher! Annie hasn't been in for her check-up.
She's good.
She's just busy.
And the baby? Everything going well? Yep.
You know I'm available to babysit, if you need it.
Yeah, I know.
I heard she's got a bee in her bonnet about the war.
Yep, along with a few other people.
Most of them are troublemakers and layabouts! Well, that's not Annie, is it? No.
Annie has an empty head she's filled with other people's ideas.
Well, lucky she doesn't give a shit what you think.
Dr Millar! Joan, I'vehad some sudden pains, like a cramp.
Andthere's some blood.
This way.
So, it's just spotting? Not heavy, like a period? Just spots, that's all.
Is it bad? Am I losing the baby? I don't think so.
Any clots? Cramps, pelvic pain? Just the one cramp.
I'm paranoid.
My mother had three miscarriages before they had me.
They had to give her a special drug.
Diethylstilboestrol? Yes, I think that's it.
Should I have that? I don't think so.
You don't have any other symptoms.
Some spotting in early pregnancy is common.
I'm going on a cruise this afternoon with my mother.
Two weeks.
If I'm on a ship in the middle of nowhere, and something happens Please.
I can't lose this baby.
We'll have a listen.
The Doppler machine works like a radar, using soundwaves to tell us what's going on.
Lie back and pull up your blouse for me.
I don't know how you do it.
Difficult job, a husband and a baby, and you manage perfectly well.
Have a listen.
That's your baby's heartbeat.
160 beats a minute.
Oh, my goodness.
It's beautiful.
Yes.
Yes, it is.
Joan? Did you get onto Jim? I've called the number five times, and no-one answers.
I'm sure there's a good reason.
Was it a phone box? A pub? Did he say anything? I don't know where he is.
I don't know if James is alright.
I don't know if he's coming back for the trial, if he wants me there, if I should look for him I don't know any of it.
He'll call again.
I keep going to the house, pretending like I'm keeping things going, like that'll bring him back.
Hey! Are you going to that rally thing? The peace march? Possibly.
I don't know.
My dad's a soldier, isn't he? Who told you that? A nurse.
My dad might turn up at the march.
I don't think so.
There's gonna be heaps of people, bands and music, and all sorts of stuff.
It's a protest rally, not the Royal Easter Show.
Never been to either.
What do we want? Troops out! When do we want it? Now! What do we want? Troops out! When do we want it? Now! What do we want? Troops out! Among the students and Unionists who are marching here today against Australia's involvement in Vietnam are many who look like they've never demonstrated before.
What do we want? Troops out! When do we want it? Now! What do we want? What do we want? Troops out! When do we want it? Now! Now! Are you willing to go to gaol for this cause? Yes, I am.
The war is wrong.
Innocent people are dying! The government told us we'd only send advisors to this war! Eight years on, 500 of our soldiers are dead! What do we want? Troops out! When do we want it? Now! Many thousands of people will be protesting in Melbourne, and even more are expected here in Sydney.
The Moratorium Committee have emphasised that they want this to be a peaceful rally Bring our boys home again! One, two, three, four! We don't want war! The police are certainly taking no chances and are out on the streets in large numbers.
Certainly, in the newsroom, we've taken a large number of calls from people who are dead against this march taking place and have made all kinds of threats.
Our government is lying! They say it is a just war! They say we are defending democracy.
They say we are defending freedom! They say we are winning the war! None of that is true! None of it! And one person who knows, because she's been there and just come home, is singer Annie Carmichael! I'm outta here.
Thank you.
It's wonderful to see so many people here today.
There are orphanages in South Vietnam overflowing with children, some of them no more than babies, who have had their parents killed by the North Vietnamese, by the Viet Cong, and by American and Australian soldiers! Many of these children are sick.
Many are malnourished.
And all of them have had their families destroyed! Ladies and gentlemen, many of our soldiers don't even want to be in Vietnam! They're conscripts, who have had the bad luck of having their birthday drawn out of a barrel by a politician! I implore you to make your voices heard! Write to your local members of parliament, and tell them you want us out of this war! # There's something happening here What it is ain't exactly clear Hey, careful! Stop pushing! Be careful! There's a man with a gun over there Maggie Maggie! What are you doing? # Stop, children, what's that sound Everybody look what's going on What the hell do you think you're doing! I didn't do anything! No, no! She didn't do anything! No! She's pregnant! # Stop, children, what's that sound # Everybody look what's going on # Stop, children, what's that sound Everybody Annie! Annie's been arrested and she didn't do anything.
It got pretty out of control.
Well, whatever happened, it wasn't Annie's fault.
Come on, Pete, there must be something you can do.
Please? I don't know what you're so angry about.
That was fun! Wipe that smile off your face.
Let go! You're hurting my arm! My friend is in lock-up for something you did.
At least have the sense to feel a bit of shame! You've been out without permission.
Sorry, Matron.
My fault.
She had nits.
I took her to the hairdresser for a treatment.
You know the rules.
I looked, but I couldn't find you.
I'm so sorry.
Maggie, upstairs.
Strip your bed.
In fact, strip all the beds.
Then draw fresh linen and make them all up.
Yes, Matron.
Enjoy the work.
Hitting a cop got your attention.
I should try that again.
Dr Millar.
Are you free this afternoon? Why? I'm giving a talk at Sydney Uni on the latest reproductive strategies, and it occurred to me that you're across the IVF material.
I am.
If we showed our hand, we could hone our pitch to the hospital board.
If nothing else, it might take your mind off things.
Sure.
This case study you're using, is it Mrs Gordon? That's her third miscarriage.
Incompetent cervix.
If she'd come in earlier I can't see anything in her history.
Her mother was probably given DES.
Diethylstilboestrol? They've discovered it can cause incompetent cervix syndrome in women whose mothers took it.
It's supposed to prevent miscarriages, and now it's causing them.
There's an irony.
Are you sure? Of course.
Why? Joan! Eva.
There's something I may have missed.
You can't go away.
I'm sorry.
Simon's moving to Canberra? Are they short on doctors down there? It was more of a diplomat's job, I think.
Sorry, I was a bit distracted.
I'm not late, am I? Hi, Mum.
Simon's not here yet.
Where's Ernest? He's working.
Short notice.
Sorry.
Hello.
That dress is lovely.
Thank you.
What have you brought? Cheese and cabanossi on biscuits.
I was going to put cocktail onions on, but then I thought the biscuits might go soggy.
They'll be delicious, I'm sure.
Should I introduce you as Daisy or Carla? Daisy.
Definitely Daisy.
Just look at my daughter.
About to marry a doctor.
A handsome doctor! Yes.
Don't forget that bit! Shall I drive? No.
I hear you got another job.
What about you, Henry? Any hobbies? Used to collect stamps, 'till I realised it was a total and utter waste of time and money.
Martha likes watching the boxing.
Boxing's stupid.
Lionel Rose isn't stupid.
All boxers are stupid as a bowling ball.
I like cooking.
Big dill.
People say he takes after his mother.
She must have been lovely.
Yeah.
Kept me on a tight leash.
Those were the days.
Genetics.
Fascinating.
Mmm.
I've heard people say that sons often look more like their fathers.
Do you think that's true? No! It's a bloody lottery.
I mean, look at you two.
You're almost white, but Martha's black as coal! Dad Martha's father was a Kamilaroi man.
Where is he? He passed away.
I remarried.
Did you marry another black bloke? No, actually.
Hmm.
The thing is, it's a dance of dominant and recessive genes.
You see, dark skin can pop up any time, generations down the track, regardless of interbreeding.
That's interesting.
Well, you would've talked about that with your new bloke.
Not really.
Does it matter? Of course it bloody matters.
It's science.
I mean, your kids could be anything.
Black, white or brindle.
So what! Excuse me.
I'm just gonna What the hell, Dad? A word? Please? Go back inside.
I'll be alright.
He's just talking science stuff.
Doctors do that.
I don't think he was having a go at us.
He was having a go at your fiance.
That's how it happens sometimes.
What is it? Ernest has left me.
When I told him the truth about who I was, he said he was fine.
But he wasn't.
He asked me to keep up the idea that I was Spanish.
I tried.
But I couldn't be something I wasn't anymore.
I'll take you home.
You're unbelievable! You had that whole thing planned out! Or are you that bad on the spur of the moment? You're starting to sound just like your mother.
There's no surprises there.
She couldn't face the truth either.
Three weeks you had to deal with that lunch! Three weeks you had to think about it.
But you couldn't help yourself! What? I was just talking about facts.
Bullshit! All that dark skin crap, all the terrors of entertaining public servants! They are facts, whether you like it or not.
Do you think life's gonna be easy with a black wife? I know what people are like, but I love her.
I'll make sure she's alright! As if love is ever enough.
An 'incompetent cervix'? Makes it sound like it's just not trying.
It's most likely caused by the drug your mother was given.
And this operation? A 'cerclage'.
It's basically threading a band around the cervix to stop it from opening prematurely.
You can have it done at another hospital if you want.
Every gynaecologist in the city knows Patrick.
If I go somewhere else, he's even more likely to find out.
I'll admit you under a different name.
If anyone asks, you're Mrs Sandra Holloway.
Now, I can't operate until Patrick's out of the hospital.
Until then, we'll lower the head of your bed down.
We'll raise your lower body, and that will take the pressure off your cervix.
And if I don't have the operation? You'll lose the child.
Martha, I'm sorry.
I'm so, so, sorry.
Hey.
My dad just can't keep his big mouth shut.
Is your mum gonna be alright? She will be.
OK.
Everything my dad said was wrong.
No.
It wasn't.
Oh, don't you start.
It was honest.
I like that.
Honest doesn't mean right.
Simon, he is right.
Having a black wife will be hard.
Have you really thought about that? Yes! But I'm gonna get this job in Canberra.
I'm gonna buy you a warm jumper and we're gonna have the best bloody life together! I don't wanna have to have this conversation again! But we've never really had this conversation.
The job in Canberra sounds fantastic.
But think about what happened at Dr McNaughton's place, how you ended up pushing that bloke into the pool.
So what? I love you! But in 20 years' time? I'll feel the same way.
You can't push all of Canberra into a pool.
It's not how the world works.
You were supposed to cover for Bowditch, but you were gone for more than an hour.
I know.
I'm sorry.
There was a personal emergency.
Your husband? Have you heard something? No, no, it's something else.
It's sorted now.
But I have so much work to catch up on.
Is thereis there anything I can do? No.
You have that talk at the university.
Is that now? You were gonna join me! I'm sorry.
Next time.
Oh, Simon! Perfect.
Uh Ah! Sorry, but I need your help.
Now.
I need to see Annie Carmichael.
I'll deal with this.
Where is she? You can't lock her up.
She's pregnant.
Well, between you and me, she's got a few dramas.
Assault police, resist arrest, offensive language And that's just for starters.
Well, you can get her out.
You know you can.
Oh.
Well, you know the deal.
If you come to the party, I'll see what I can do.
What did you do? Nothing.
Right, it's here somewhere, but don't panic, I had a quick glance at it before, and I'm pretty sure it's good news.
Got your interview soon? In an hour.
It's just a formality though? Apparently.
Diddid Martha say she was worried about that? No, no We didn't really talk much after the lunch.
Everything's gonna work out just fine.
Um Ah! Here it is.
Good news, Pattie.
You're not pregnant.
Are you sure? Yeah.
Yeah, one less thing to worry about, eh? Yeah.
Anyone who ever loved, could look at me Here, Pattie, your turn.
My turn, my turn Read it out, read it out.
"Grab the nearest guy and kiss him!" It's that guy.
He's the nearest.
Look at him.
Mr Dreamy.
Go on! No, no, no, no, I am done with kissing boys.
I'm done.
Seems a shame to waste him.
Go on! She's gonna do it! It's your birthday.
Whoo-hoo! So, I'm guessing the result from Simon came back.
Yep.
It's negative.
So I'm celebrating.
What about me? What about you? Go on, Annie.
I think you've earned it! Hold this? # Loving you the way I do # I take you back, without you I'd die, dear # Knowing I love you so # Anyone who had a heart Would take me in his arms And love me too Hi.
Four 'Martha's getting married' cocktails.
Put whatever you want in them, as long as it's alcohol.
No, I've gotta stay sober for the fight.
What fight? Lionel Rose.
Not to worry, I'll have yours then.
# Oh, oh, oh, no # Oh, oh, oh# Thank you for getting Annie out today.
Well, she's your friend.
Nice veil.
Lift it and see what happens.
# Anyone who had a heart # Would take me in his arms and love me too # You couldn't really have a heart and hurt me Like you hurt me and be so untrue Don't worry.
I'll be absolutely sober by the show tomorrow night.
I heard you got arrested.
I'll have to pay half those coppers to stay open.
You wanna fight them, get another job.
What? Clear out your lipsticks and piss off! # Anyone who had a heart would surely take me in his arms # And always love me Why won't you? Doctor.
Oh, Frances.
Today's surgical roster.
A cerclage in Theatre B.
Mrs Holloway? Dr Millar operated.
Would you like me to enquire further? No.
No, that's fine.
Thanks.
Leftovers.
There's still a lot of chicken, if you're hungry.
I've come to apologise.
I shouldn't have yelled at you.
I was saying hard things.
I went too far.
II had my interview.
I'm exactly what they're looking for.
Of course you are.
Did you mention Martha? They asked if I was attached.
You were right.
They made it clear.
They want me, but not with her.
So, a crossroads then.
Go on, hit him! Rose has got it sewn up, without a doubt Hit him! Hit him one side, hitting the other Yes! Ah, yes, there's the bell! And doesn't Lionel look confident? It was his best performance since he beat Fighting Harada in Tokyo How's he going? Oh, he's won that one on points, for sure.
His career's back on track.
See? You shouldn't have been so worried.
About anything.
Hey? Mmm? I promise you, in 20 years' time, we're gonna be happy, and we'll have a tribe of different-coloured kids.
And we're still gonna be in love.
OK? And everything's just gonna work out the way we want it to.
A tribe of kids in Colombo? Didn't get the job.
I'm so sorry.
It's OK.
I think they wanted someone a bit older.
Who knows, really? Who knows.
Yeah.
Something else will come along.
Something better for the both of us.
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