Scripts - Episode 3288

THE BUSH

KIRSTY and KANE walk together.

KANE

Are you all right?

KIRSTY

Yep.

KANE

Looks clearer up ahead.

KANE and KIRSTY walk past SHELLEY. The snake is still crawling over her.

THE BEACHSIDE DINER

COLLEEN is there. ALF walks in.

COLLEEN

Oh, I remember you. You used to work.

ALF

No, you’ve got me horribly confused with one of the owners. The grumpy one who doesn’t like his staff making smart-alec comments.

COLLEEN

Oh, it was just a joke. How’s the search going?

ALF

Well it’s still out there. I thought I should stick my head in here to see if the joint still standing.

LEAH walks out the kitchen.

ALF

G’day.

LEAH

Hey, only just and there’s another thing to sign as well. Table four.

COLLEEN

They’re even ordering the same things. It’s a pity I didn’t take that cruise and end up all starry eyed instead of having to the run this place single handed.

COLLEEN carries a plate over to a table where PARIS and IRENE are sitting.

PARIS

Well as far as I’m concerned we keep in touch no matter where that sends us.

COLLEEN

Ah, one omelette Leah with chips on the side, ah, and one omelette Leah with chips on the side. Ah, snap. Will there be anything else?

IRENE

No, Colleen. Thank you. That’s more than enough.

COLLEEN walks away.

PARIS

Hopefully I won’t be too far away.

IRENE

Well, it’s a big state.

PARIS

Wherever they send me I want to keep seeing you if that’s what you want.

IRENE

You know, for the smart one amongst us you say some real dumb stuff sometimes. Here.

COLLEEN, ALF and LEAH are in the kitchen.

COLLEEN

She’s taking such a risk. It’s tears waiting to happen. Putting all her eggs and dreams in one basket.

ALF

Whose life are you rewriting now?

COLLEEN

Em, Irene Roberts and Paris Burnett.

ALF

Well, what about them?

COLLEEN

Aw, you men can be so blind. It’s obvious they’ve had a moment when they were marooned.

ALF

Strike me roan.

LEAH

I think it’s lovely.

COLLEEN

Aw, well when the mans older maybe, but not when it’s the other way round.

THE BUSH

The snake crawls over SHELLEY’S legs.

THE BEACHSIDE DINER

COLLEEN and ALF walk out the kitchen. BLAKE walks into the diner.

BLAKE

Eh, morning.

ALF

Ah, g’day mate. You’re up and about early today?

BLAKE

Yeah, a few things to do.

ALF

So, you fancy coming into Yabbie Creek for a farewell feed tonight?

BLAKE

Aw, I’d love to. I’m actually tossing over whether I go today or tomorrow so can I get back to you on that.

ALF

Yeah, sure.

BLAKE

Em, just in case as I’m going to buy breakfast now, mate, it happens that I’m in good with the owners here.

ALF

That’s what you think. They see you coming in all dressed up like a Christmas chook and they add twenty percent to the bill. Get over there and sit down.

THE BUSH

The snake crawls over SHELLEY.

THE BEACHSIDE DINER

PARIS and IRENE sit a table. NICK walks over to them.

IRENE

Ah, Nick love.

NICK

Hi.

IRENE

Why don’t pull up pew? Grab some brekkie with us.

NICK

Ah, no. I was looking for Seb.

IRENE

Mmm, I haven’t seen him today.

NICK

OK, I’ll see you later.

NICK walks out.

PARIS

Is it my imagination or is he under whelmed to see us.

IRENE

I can’t remember the last time he turned down a free feed.

THE BUSH

LANCE, MARTIN and ALEX walk along.

LANCE

I reckon they’ll be up there looking for shade if they’re around here.

ALEX

Haven’t the choppers already looked in this area?

LANCE

Got double up Alex. Got to do a ground search as well.

MARTIN

Somebody injured, lying under a tree canopy might never be spotted from the air.

LANCE

Winds backing.

MARTIN

Change is coming through too.

LANCE

I reckon we’ll be leaving this salvo. Doesn’t look good for Mrs Sutherland and Kirsty. Are you all right mate?

ALEX

Yeah, yeah, yeah. No worries mate.

LANCE

Got to stick together in the bush mate. Get lost and you can end up walking in circles forever. That’s why I always wear one of these when I’m out here.

ALEX

A watch.

LANCE

Not just any watch mate. One with pointers.

ALEX

Ah.

LANCE

Point the twelve towards the sun. Hold it flat and halfway between the twelve and the hour hand that’s the north south line.

MARTIN

Come on guys. Let’s keep moving, eh.

LANCE

We’re coming mate. So what direction are we heading now?

ALEX

West, right,

SHELLEY wakes up. She sees the snake crawling over her. She screams. KANE and KIRSTY hear something.

KIRSTY

That was mum. Mum, where are you?

KIRSTY and KANE run to SHELLEY.

KANE

That might not have bitten her yet, but if you use that it probably will.

KIRSTY

So, how are we going to get it off her?

KANE

You go round the other side and get it’s attention and I’ll grab it.

KIRSTY

OK. Mum, mum, can you hear me? Just stay really still and we’re get it off you, OK.

KANE

OK, now when I grab it you’re going to have to check your mum for bite marks, OK.

KIRSTY

OK.

KANE

Are you ready?

KIRSTY

Yep.

KANE

Count to three.

KANE grabs the snake.

KIRSTY

Mum, are you all right? Mum, can you hear me?

KANE

Is she all right?

KIRSTY

Mum.

THE BEACH HOUSE

HAYLEY walks in carrying the washing. IRENE

IRENE

Good grief girlie. When was the last time you did any washing?

HAYLEY

Don’t worry. I’m not leaving it for you.

IRENE

Yeah, well you got that right. Em, Hayley love. Em, has Nick said anything to you about me and Paris?

HAYLEY

Em, he’s worried it happened so quickly.

IRENE

Yeah, well, he’s not the only one. Me heads still spinning.

HAYLEY

Are you having second thoughts?

IRENE

Try eighth, ninth. Thirty-fifth.

HAYLEY

And?

IRENE

And I still come up grinning every time.

HAYLEY

Aw, then I think you should go for it. You deserve it.

IRENE

Thank you love. Looks like the only one left to convince now is Nick.

NICK is in his bedroom. There is a knock on the door.

NICK

Yeah.

IRENE opens the door.

IRENE

Good day. What are you up to?

NICK shows IRENE his skateboard.

IRENE

Looking good.

NICK

Yeah, it’s all right.

IRENE walks in and sits on NICK’S bed.

IRENE

Eh, Shortie. Can we have a talk please, about me and Paris?

NICK

Why?

IRENE

Because I think it’s time we did. The point is love I get the distinct feeling that you’re not overjoyed at the fact me and Paris are spending time together.

NICK

It’s up to you. I’m not really bothered.

IRENE

Ah, yeah. Really looks that way. Love, can’t you just be happy that I’m spending with someone that I like.

NICK

Irene, what does sometime mean?

IRENE

Ah, it means that I don’t know if it’s going to last a long time or a short time, but love, if it does last a long, is that going to be a problem with you? Would be that be a yes or a no?

NICK

Do you think it’s going to last?

IRENE

It might love.

NICK

So, ask me when it does and then I’ll tell you who I feel.

IRENE walks out the room.

THE BUSH

KANE and KIRSTY carry SHELLEY

KIRSTY

Sorry mum. It’s not much further.

KANE

Put her down next to the water.

KIRSTY

I couldn’t find any bite marks so I think the heat exhaustion just really getting to her.

They put SHELLEY down in a puddle.

KIRSTY

It’s OK mum. Just have to cool you down, OK,

KANE

She should drink something.

KIRSTY

She can’t. She’s not with it enough. I’ll just wet her lips for a little bit moisture. Are you all right?

KANE

Yeah, yeah.  How can you be sure it was rattle snake though?

KIRSTY

Why? I told you I didn’t think mum was bitten.

KANE

Well I wasn’t quick enough.

SALLY’S HOUSE

CARLY walks out the bedrooms. SOPHIE is on the phone.

SOPHIE

So, that’s confirmed.

Terrific. Thank you.

Thanks.

SOPHIE puts the phone down.

SOPHIE

Hey, they’ve been able to get me on your plane.

CARLY

Aw, excellent.

SOHPIE

I can’t believe we didn’t think to do this on the way over.

SALLY is in the kitchen.

SALLY

I’m going to miss all of you so much.

CARLY

Or more likely be glad to see the back of us.

SALLY

Aw, I don’t think so.

STEVEN walks in.

STEVEN

Where’s the coffee? Come on girls, a man expects it when he gets home.

SOPHIE

Hey, I’ve got a better idea. Why don’t we go down to the diner for a last get together?

STEVEN

All right. Well, I’ll have a shower?

STEVEN walks out.

CARLY

Why the diner?

SOHPIE

Aw, stop it will you. Hey Sal. Can I call home and let Tam know I’m on the early flight. I’ll pay.

SALLY

Yeah, use the phone. You don’t have to pay.

CARLY

Are we in a bit of hurry are we?

SOPHIE

I have to pick up my stuff from the caravan park remember.

CARLY

Of course.

THE BEACHSIDE DINER

IRENE and ALF are standing at the counter.

IRENE

Good day love. Any news?

ALF

No, no, not yet. Fingers crossed for the salvo, eh.

SALLY, CARLY, MATT, BLAKE, STEVEN and SOPHIE sit at the table.

SALLY

You wait until your kids turn into teenagers. Then you’ll get yours. It’s called karma.

CARLY

Aw, geez. Thanks a lot mate.

ALF

Good to see a bit if laughter again, isn’t it?

IRENE

Sure is love.

ALF

You know, these kids will be heading back shortly. It’s a pity they couldn’t have been here under happier circumstances.

IRENE

Alf, love, can I pick your brains?

ALF

Yeah, that shouldn’t take long. Fire away.

IRENE

It’s just I don’t think Nick is overly delighted at the fact that Paris and I are closer than we were.

ALF

What’s it got to do with him?

IRENE

Well considering, the way he feels about his dad, everything I’d say. Wouldn’t you?

ALF

No, no, I wouldn’t. Why would you ask a teenager, eh. It’s your life.

IRENE

Love, the kids are entitled to be considered don’t you think.

ALF

But you’re being discrete. That’s consideration enough.

IRENE

Oh, I don’t know.

ALF

Look Irene, you’ve had a pretty rough trot over a lot of years, you know, and if you can see a little opportunity for a bit of happiness I’d grab it with both hands.

IRENE

Yeah, but.

ALF

Young Nick will be grown up and left home shortly, just like Will and Hayley did. Then what are you got to know, eh.

IRENE

Thanks love.

THE BUSH

KIRSTY wraps KANE’S arm up. SHELLEY is lying there.

KIRSTY

Try not to move it OK.

KANE

OK.

KIRSTY

I mean it about not moving. You shouldn’t have helped me carry her. The more you move the more the venom spreads.

KANE

Yeah, I’m starting to feel too crook anywhere. At least your mum’s not sweating as much. Her breathings a bit better. That’s good isn’t it?

KIRSTY

No, that’s not good. Means the heat exhaustion is getting to her. Mum, can you hear me? Mum, it’s Kirsty. She’s really sick.

KANE

Hang in there. Someone will be here soon.

THE BEACHSIDE DINER

SALLY, BLAKE, MATT, CARLY, SOPHIE and BLAKE are sitting at a table.

STEVEN

All right guys. I better make a move.

SALLY

Already.

STEVEN

Afraid so. Come on.

MATT

Leah, thanks for everything.

LEAH

Oh, it was great meeting you all.

CARLY

Bye Colleen.

COLLEEN

Oh, the place is going to be quiet without you lot around.

SOPHIE

Aw, you’ll have to come and visit us.

COLLEEN

Aw, I’d love that.

MATT

I’ll take the east coast anytime.

CARLY

Aw, somewhere with a better surf.

MATT

See you Alf.

ALF

Yeah, see you mate.

STEVEN

Let us know as soon as you get any news about Kirsty and the others.

ALF

Certainly will and thanks for you help.

BLAKE

Hey Soph, you and Carly want a lift to the airport.

SOPHIE

Aw, yeah, that would be great. Thanks.

ALF

I take it that’s a no on dinner in Yabbie Creek.

BLAKE

Ah, yeah, another time.

ALF

Whenever you are ready, yeah.

BLAKE

Hey, listen. Thanks for having us.

ALF

Absolutely pleasure mate. Make sure you say hello to that sister of yours.

STEVEN

See you next time you need rescuing.

SALLY

Yeah, I’m making a habit of it, am not I?

BLAKE

Soph, I was thinking of about giving the airport a call. What’s Perth like this time of year?

SOPHIE

Are you serious?

BLAKE

Unless you think it’s too spontaneous.

SOPHIE

We’ll talk about it on the way to the airport.

STEVEN

Are we all right?

CARLY

See you.

ALF

See you guys. Good to see you.

COLLEEN

Take care.

STEVEN, BLAKE, MATT, CARLY and SOPHIE walks out,

THE BEACH HOUSE

IRENE and HAYLEY are in the kitchen.

HAYLEY

Thanks for this. See you later.

IRENE

Oh, can’t talk you into staying for lunch, darl.

HAYLEY

No thanks. I’ve got heaps to do.

NICK is sitting outside.

HAYLEY

See you Nick.

NICK

See you Hayls.

IRENE

So, what does his fancy for lunch?

NICK

Oh, I’m just going to head over to the diner.

IRENE

Ah, shame. Here was me thinking about making homemade pizza.

NICK

Then again.

IRENE

Good. Then set the table for three will you darl. We’re being joined by a certain school headmaster who also goes for homemade pizza.

NICK

What?

IRENE

Nick, I think it’s time the two of you got to know each other a bit better.

NICK

Irene, that wasn’t part of the deal.

IRENE

Nick, do you want to tell me what’s really going on here. Am I never allowed to go out with anyone else ever again? Is that it?

NICK

No.

IRENE

Well, what love, what?

NICK

What if Mr. Burnett isn’t interested in anything serious Irene? I mean, that’s sort of normal for guys his age, isn’t it?

IRENE

You know love, I’m not hugely comfortable with the age gap either. I don’t want to spend the rest of my life sitting at home by myself and if that means taking a chance with Paris, that’s a chance I’m willing to take.

NICK

What if he drops you after a couple of weeks.

IRENE

It won’t be pleasant, but I won’t break.

NICK

I guess set the table for three then.

THE BUSH

KIRSTY, KANE and SHELLEY are there.

KIRSTY

It’s OK much longer. Not much longer.

KANE

How is she?

KIRSTY

I just hope we don’t have to spend another night out here.

KANE

Me too.

KIRSTY

Kane.

KANE

Yeah.

KIRSTY

Thanks for saving mum from the snake.

KANE

Forget about it.

KIRSTY

What’s wrong? Are you OK?

KANE

Nothing, it’s OK.

THE BEACH HOUSE

PARIS, NICK and IRENE sit at a table.

PARIS

Wahl, when it comes to pizza, you are a legend.

IRENE

Thank you.

PARIS

What do you reckon Nick?

NICK

She’s pretty good.

PARIS

Ah, here. I’ll help you with that.

IRENE

No, no, no, no, no, no. You blokes sit tight, I’ll just put the coffee on.

PARIS

When I was a student I used to live off pizza. Not like this though. I mean, they were all right. A bit of tomato paste, a bit of ham, tinned pineapple.

NICK

I’m not into pineapple.

PARIS

What do you think you’ll do when you finish school? Mate, I’ve got to start somewhere.

NICK

So, Mr. Burnett, em, do you like it here in the bay?

PARIS

Well, there’s a lot to like. Fresh air, great beaches, nice people. It’s great.

NICK

But you’re moving on.

PARIS

Well, only because Mr. Fisher’s coming back as headmaster. There’s only room for one. So, I’ve asked the department to find a placement as close to Summer Bay as they can.

NICK

For real?

PARIS

In writing.

NICK

What if they say no?

PARIS

I’ll ask them to reconsider.

IRENE

Nick, love, fancy a coffee?

NICK

No, I think I’ll just go and finish my skateboard. I guess I’ll see you around.

PARIS

Yeah, you will.

IRENE

Well, well, well. Somebody’s a bit of a smooth talker when they put their mind to it.

PARIS

If something’s important to me, yeah.

THE BEACHSIDE DINER

LEAH is there. MARTIN and LANCE walk in.

LEAH

Hey, any luck.

MARTIN

Not a sign of them, no.

COLLEEN

Aw, poor Rhys. It’s not fair he has to go through this after everything that’s happened to his family.

LEAH

Why don’t you guys sit down and I’ll get you a drink.

MARTIN

Thanks anyway, but we’ve just come to say goodbye. We’re shooting through.

COLLEEN

Already. Aw, but Lance, I’ve hardly seen you since you’ve been here.

LANCE

I don’t know mum. Hopefully soon.

COLLEEN

And you’ll bring little Maggie?

LANCE

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

LEAH

Well you guys did an amazing job this week.

LANCE

Anyone would have done the same.

COLLEEN

Yeah, well I’m proud of you. Both of you.

MARTIN

Aw, come here Mrs S.

COLLEEN

Aw, yeah, well all right Martin Dibble. I’m not the proud of you.

MARTIN

Anyway mate, we better get back to the surf club and get changed out this gear as well, eh.

LANCE

I’ll catch you later, eh.

LEAH

See you later. Bye Martin.

LANCE

See you mum.

LEAH

Take care of yourself.

COLLEEN

Goodbye Lancie and you make sure you ring me as soon as you get home so I know you’ve arrived safely.

LANCE

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

LEAH

He’ll be fine. See you guys.

LANCE

Bye mum.

THE BEACH HOUSE

IRENE is in the kitchen. NICK walks out his bedroom.

NICK

Has Mr. Burnett gone?

IRENE

Yeah, love, about five minutes ago.

NICK

Right.

IRENE

So, finished your skateboard?

NICK

Yeah, pretty much.

IRENE

Good. You can give me a hand with the dishes then. No excuses now that your sticks gone.

NICK

I still get twinges.

IRENE

Ah, ah, ah. Don’t you try.

NICK

So, he seems to be pretty keen to stay.

IRENE

Is that a murmur of approval I hear?

NICK

I just want you to be happy.

IRENE

Yeah, love, I know you do.

IRENE and NICK cuddle.

IRENE

And I’m grateful and to tell you the truth I kind of like the idea that there’s someone hanging around to defend my honour. Thanks for making the effort today love.

NICK

That’s cool. He passed the test so.

IRENE

Aw, he did, did he?

NICK

Yeah.

IRENE

You rat bag. Don’t you.

THE SURF CLUB

ALF walks down a ladder. ALEX, MARTIN and LANCE walk up to him.

ALF

Well boys, you feeling better after you’ve showered and changed?

MARTIN

Without a doubt.

ALEX

Hey, thanks a lot for today guys. I really appreciated it.

LANCE

No worries mate. You done good out there. He really learned some stuff, yeah.

ALF

Well I’m glad to hear it.

MARTIN

Are you sure you don’t want a hand taking down this lot?

ALF

No, no, no. Alex and I will be right. Besides, you blokes have done enough. You ought to hit the road before it gets any later, eh.

LANCE

Alf, mate, I still don’t feel comfortable going now, you know when they are still people missing out there.

ALF

Yeah, I know, but you’ve got a wife and kid to get home to. They’ll be missing you like crazy now.

MARTIN

Well, make sure you give us a call when you find them.

ALF

Yeah, yeah, course we will mate, course we will, yeah. Good to see you.

LANCE

Thanks mate.

ALF

Thanks for all your help.

ALEX

Thanks again.

MARTIN

See you Alf.

ALF

See you mate.

ALEX

See you. Thanks guys.

ALF

See you boys.

LANCE and MARTIN walk out.

ALF

I suppose we better get on with it, eh.

ALEX

Pretty good guys once you get to know them. They know what they’re doing in the bush, that’s for sure.

ALF

You’ve changed your tune, eh.

ALEX

Maybe.

ALF

I thought so. Hold on to the ladder.

ALEX

Alf.

ALF

Yeah.

ALEX

I reckon we’re going to get a storm later on. When we were coming back that sully was fronting up like you wouldn’t believe.

ALF laughs.

ALEX

What?

ALF

Fronting up, eh. Mate, actually it’s backing up and since when have you ever been interested in the weather. Now just get us that eh

ALF leans to take something off and falls off the ladder. His foot land in a bucket.

ALEX

Alf. Are you all right?

ALF

Mate, get the doc. She’s just outside.

ALEX runs out.

ALF

Ah.

THE BUSH

KIRSTY, KANE and SHELLEY are there.

KIRSTY

Her breathings getting shallower. She feels all clammy.

KANE is sick.

KIRSTY

Kane, are you OK?

KANE

Yeah, I’m fine. Stay with you mum.

KIRSTY

Mum, mum, please talk to me. Mum, I don’t know what to do.