Episode 288

Australian Air Date: 19th April 1989
UK Air Date: 23rd March 1990
Writer: Greg Stevens
Director: Tina Butler

Lance falls hook, line and sinker.

> Lance first mentions his new city girlfriend, Marilyn.

Extended Summary

Fisher and Celia explain to Martin that they have cancelled the dirty dancing competition. Martin is worried and tries to persuade them not to cancel it but they won’t hear of it.

Lance turns up in the Diner. No seem to have noticed that he has been gone for days.

Dodge tries to steal Lance’s car outside the Diner. Lance sees him standing next to his car. Lance talks to Dodge. Dodge asks innocent and says that he is interested in cars and he asks Lance if they can take it for a spin. Lance say it is OK. But the car doesn’t start. It boils.

Bobby tries to get Fisher to change his mind about the dance competition. Fisher won’t change his mind.

Dodge fixes Lance’s car. Lance is grateful.

Martin try to borrow money from Lance but Lance get angry since no one have noticed that he was gone.

Fisher talks to Rebecca. He admits he stopped the dance competition mainly to stop Rebecca from dancing and spending time with Steven. Rebecca says: “I can stay home and you could let the dance back on again”. Fisher is ok with it and say the dance is back on again.

Nigel convinces Celia not to stop the dance.

Dodge was in Diner and left without paying.

Nigel and Celia come up with an idea to organise a dance for the grown-ups as well (so they can check up on the kids at the same time).

Matt tells Dodge on beach that he should go and pay Ailsa back. Dodge acts defensive.

Celia tells Martin that the dance is back on under certain conditions. He is happy.

Dodge steals Bobby’s wallet on the beach while she and Rebecca is at beach swimming.

Celia decides to go with Nigel to the dance as dance partners. They enjoy spending time together.

Dodge tries to steal Lance’s car again. Lance stops him. Dodge explains to Lance that he is broke and homeless. Lance feel a bit sorry for him even though he is upset. Lance decides not to call the police.

Lance tells Dodge he will look after him. Dodge can stay at Lance’s place.

Ola Carlsson, 1999