Alison Patterson's Journey

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Episode 19 - Decisions

SIDE NOTE: It's now April 1989

Dina is on the phone with Don Lothario an ex-boyfriend of hers back in Pleasantview.

Dina: Hi Don. It's Dina here. Listen I've got something to tell you. I'm pregnant. No it's not a joke. The night before I moved away, we were getting it on in your bedroom and I think you're the father of my baby. I don't even know WHY I bothered calling you Don! You just don't want to have any responsibilities! GOODBYE DON LOTHARIO!!!!! *slams the phone down*

*Just then, Nina walks in with the groceries*

Nina: Were you talking to Don Lothario just then?

Dina: Uh......No.

Nina: You're lying to me. I heard his name being mentioned.

Dina: So what if I did.

Nina: THAT MAN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR GETTING YOU PREGNANT!!!!

Dina: IF YOU MUST KNOW NINA I TOLD HIM!!!!!

Nina: YOU WHAT?!?

Dina: And he doesn't want to have anything to do with it. Happy now?

Nina: Yeah I am as a matter of fact!

*Dina storms upstairs and then slams her bedroom door shut*

Nina: Dina! *races upstairs then knocks on Dina's bedroom door* Dina I'm sorry! Please open up.

*Dina opens the door*

Dina: Apology accepted.

*Both sisters then embrace*

The next day (Saturday), Alison and her friends decide to go over to Melissa's place and meet Dina and Nina.

*Alison knocks on the door and is greeted by Melissa*

Melissa: Come in girls. *greets them with hugs and kisses on the cheek*

*Dina and Nina come downstairs and are very classy dressed*

Melissa: Dina and Nina. I would like you to meet my friends *points in the direction where Alison and her friends are standing* Alison Patterson, Sylvia Jackson, Rachael Manase, Amy La Porte, Erin Kennedy and Kat Benson. Girls. These are my roommates Dina and Nina Caliente.

Nina: Hi.

Alison: It is so nice to meet you *kisses Nina on the cheek*

Kat: How are you girls related?

Dina: We're twin sisters.

Erin: Interesting.

Melissa: I've got lunch ready so let's go the backyard and dig in. Phoebe and the puppies are in the laundry if want to see them.

*The girls go outside and have some lunch. When they have finished, they go back inside and decide to have a conversation.*

Rachael: I'm sorry Melissa. But I have to go.

Melissa: Why?

Rachael: There's something I have to fix up at home.

Melissa: Okay. I understand. *gives Rachael a hug*

*Rachael then says her goodbyes before leaving the house*

Alison: I hope she's going to be okay.

Dina: She didn't seem like she wanted to be here.

Sylvia: Her father died last week and she's not coping well at all.

Dina: *gasps* I'm so sorry to hear that. Our mother died when we were 8 years-old.

Amy: That must have sucked.

Nina: And we only just lost our father last year.

Erin: How old are you now?

Nina: We'll be 22 in October.

Alison: Why does it always happen to the young?

Dina: Who knows.

Melissa: Would anyone like to play Monopoly?

Alison: Yes!!!

*The girls then sit at the dining room table and play Monopoly*

That evening, Seru meets Catherine at Harleys a diner where most of the local kids hang out after school. It's their first date.

Seru: What do you want to have?

Catherine: A veggie burger and fries.

Seru: I'm having a cheeseburger and fries and a milkshake. You don't want a drink?

Catherine: I'm right thanks. *holds Seru's hand and then kisses him* I love you.

Seru: You do? Then I love you as well *kisses Catherine again*

*Two Year 12 students from Civic High School Henrietta Nauer and Zerina Muratovic walk inside and see Seru and Catherine kissing*

Henrietta: Hey kids!

*Seru and Catherine turn around and see Henrietta and Zerina standing there*

Catherine: Hello Henrietta. *kisses Henrietta's cheek* Zerina. *kisses Zerina's cheek*

Zerina: Since when did you and Seru start going out?

Seru: Since yesterday.

Zerina: Well enjoy yourselves and I'll see the two of you at school on Monday.

Henrietta: Have fun!

*Henrietta and Zerina go over to a booth in the back row and they sit there*

Catherine: Now where were we?

*Catherine and Seru kiss each other again*

After their date has finished, Seru and Catherine walk home.

Seru: I should never have eaten that cheeseburger. *burps*

Catherine: You're so funny Seru. That's what I love about you.

*Seru gives Catherine a hug*

Seru: I'll see you on Monday okay babe. Love you.

Catherine: I love you too. *walks over to her house which is three blocks away from Seru's house*

Later that evening, Rachael is at the airport talking to a woman at her desk.

Woman: One way flight to Samoa?

Rachael: Yes please.

*Rachael goes to the departure gate and gets inside the plane*

Pilot (on speaker): Good evening. This is your captain speaking. Flight 352 from Sydney to Samoa will be taking off shortly.

*Rachael wipes away a tear as the plane starts flying into the night sky*

Early the next morning, Alison wakes up and finds a note that was slided through the front door. She opens the letter and its from Rachael.

To Alison and Jenny,

I have decided to go to Samoa for a few months to try and clear my head. I've sent this letter to the girls and I will try and write to you every day.

Thank you for your support.

From your dear friend

Rachael

*Alison starts crying*

ON THE NEXT EPISODE OF ALISON PATTERSON'S JOURNEY

- How will Alison and the girls cope without Rachael being there?

- Leon becomes fast friends with his new neighbour Hayley

- Why has Dina booked herself into an abortion clinic?

WHEN ALISON PATTERSON'S JOURNEY CONTINUES

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Episode 20 - Shock

Jenny goes into the living room to find Alison in tears.

Jenny: What's wrong Alison? *puts her arm over Alison's shoulders*

Alison: Take look and see for yourself. *hands her the note Rachael left the night before*

*Jenny reads the note and gets upset*

Jenny: I guess its best for Rachael at the moment. But I don't know how the other girls are going to take it.

Alison: Not well I bet you.

At her house, Melissa has just finished reading Rachael's note. Dina and Nina are in the kitchen with her.

Melissa: I'll probably never see her again. *starts to cry*

*Both Nina and Dina go over to Melissa and hug her*

Nina: Don't worry Mel. She said she'll be back in a few months.

Melissa: She's one of my good friends.

Dina: I know honey. By the way, can I use the phone in your bedroom please?

Melissa: Sure. *wipes away her tears*

*Dina goes upstairs to Melissa's bedroom and dials the number for an abortion clinic*

Dina: Hello? Yes, my name is Dina Caliente and I was wondering if I could make an appointment to have an abortion. Sometime this afternoon. 2 o’clock is fine. Thank you very much. Bye-bye. *hangs up the phone*

A new family has moved into Leon's street; the Martin's. Leon goes over to their house which is two doors down from his house.

*Leon rings the doorbell. A girl around about Leon's age answers the door.*

Hayley: Hello. I suppose you are here to welcome our family to the neighbourhood.

Leon: Yes I am. Leon Longbottom is the name. *goes to shake her hand*

Hayley: Hayley Martin. *shakes Leon's hand*

Mrs Martin: *from inside the house* Hayley! Who's at the door?

Hayley: Some kid named Leon! He lives in our street!

*Mrs Martin arrives at the front door*

Mrs Martin: Hello dear. I'm Hayley's mother. Would you like to come inside?

Leon: No thank you. You obviously have a lot of unpacking to do and I don't want to hassle you.

Mrs Martin: Why don't you show Hayley around town?

Hayley: I would like that.

Leon: Okay. Let's go then Hayley.

*Leon and Hayley start walking around town. When they get to Civic High School, Leon asks Hayley what year she is in*

Hayley: I was meant to be in Year 9 this year. But I repeated Year 8 because I was absent a lot. Are the students here nice?

Leon: Some of them are. Some of them aren't. And you see that building right there? *points to the TAFE City campus* That's where some of my older friends go.

Hayley: You have friends older than you?

Leon: Of course I do. Not strangers of course.

Hayley: You calling me a stranger? *smiles*

Leon: No of course not. *winks at her*

*As they head back home, Leon and Hayley talk about what they do during the week*

Leon: I play rugby league during the week. I take art classes every Wednesday afternoon. And I work out in the gym sometimes.

Hayley: I do ballet every Thursday. That's pretty much it.

Leon: It was nice meeting you and I will see you at school tomorrow.

Hayley: I'll see you then. *both of them shake hands*

At Sylvia's house, the girls are talking about Rachael's sudden departure

Alison: I always thought that she would finish TAFE first.

Sylvia: It's not like her to just run away.

Erin: Well she's not exactly running away Sylvia. She's gone to spend time with family in Samoa.

Melissa: I have known Rachael since primary school and she has always looked out for me.

Amy: At least she's keeping in contact with us by writing letters.

Alison: You're right Amy. But at least we've got each other.

*Alison and the girls then have a group hug*

Meanwhile, Nina is looking for some sanitary pads when she finds a card that says "The Private Clinic Abortion Centre"

Nina: Oh no!!!!!

*Nina locks the front door before jumping into her car and going to the abortion centre*

*Dina is at the Private Clinic Abortion Centre waiting to get rid of her baby. After about ten minutes, a doctor comes out.

Doctor: Miss Caliente?

Dina: That's me.

Doctor: Please come on in.

*Just as Dina is about to go into the doctor's office, Nina storms inside the building.*

Nina: JUST WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING DINA CALIENTE!!!!!!!!

ON THE NEXT EPISODE OF ALISON PATTERSON'S JOURNEY

- Can Nina talk Dina out of having an abortion?

- Hayley makes some new friends at school

- Alison tries her hardest to help Justin and Fiona with their learning disabilities

WHEN ALISON PATTERSON'S JOURNEY CONTINUES

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Episode 21 - Helping Each Other Out

Nina storms into the abortion clinic and tries to talk some sense into Dina.

Nina: JUST WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING DINA CALIENTE!!!!!!!!

Dina: Getting rid of my baby! That's what I am doing!

Nina: YOU ARE NOT GETTING RID OF IT!!!!!

Dina: SINCE WHEN DID YOU START MAKING DECISIONS FOR ME?!? IT'S MY BABY! IT'S MY DECISION!

Nina: YOU'RE BEING TOTALLY SELFISH AND SELF-CENTERED JUST LIKE YOU'VE ALWAYS BEEN!

Dina: FINE! IF YOU DON'T WANT TO ME TO HAVE AN ABORTION THEN I WON'T!!! *storms out of the clinic*

*The doctor looks at Nina*

Nina: I'm sorry you had to hear us doctor. *leaves the clinic*

That evening, Melissa has invited Alison over to dinner at her house.

Melissa: Looking forward to TAFE tomorrow?

Alison: Yes I am. I'll be helping Fiona and Justin again.

Nina: What's this program that your doing?

Alison: We help students that have learning difficulties or have a disability.

Dina: That's really good. *to Melissa* Could you pass the butter please Mel?

Nina: The butter is right in front of me.

Dina: You know what? I'm really tired. I think I might go to bed. Good night.

*Dina walks upstairs to her bedroom*

Nina: I could kill her sometimes.

Alison: Did you two have a fight?

Nina: Yes. This afternoon I stopped Dina from having an abortion and we had a heated argument about. God she can be such an impetulant child sometimes!

Melissa: She'll come around. How long has she been pregnant for?

Nina: She's three months now.

Alison: Does she know what she is having yet?

Nina: No. She finds out in about two weeks time.

*In her bedroom, Dina collapses on her bed sobbing as she looks at a photo of her and Nina when they were toddlers*

The next day at TAFE, Alison is helping Justin and Fiona with their reading and writing difficulties.

Alison: Read what I have written down on this piece of paper Justin.

*Alison hands Justin a piece of paper*

Justin: Mother....enjoys....baking.....cakes.

Alison: Try saying it faster.

Justin: I can't.

Alison: You haven't even tried.

Justin: Mother enjoys baking cakes.

Alison: That's good. Well done. Now Fiona, try writing "my name is Fiona" as quick as you can.

*Fiona writes it down in her book as fast as she can. When she is finished, she hands the book over to Alison*

Alison: Well done Fiona.

Fiona: Thanks Alison. *gives Alison a hug*

At Civic High School, Hayley is in Leon's class and has Maths with Mr Buttery. She is sitting with Madison Williams.

Mr Buttery: We are learning about equations today. Turn to page 57 in your Maths textbook and write out the questions.

*The class begins to write out the work.*

Hayley: This is so easy.

Madison: Yeah it is. We always get easy work in this class.

*Mr Buttery walks over to Hayley and Madison*

Mr Buttery: Less talking, more writing.

Madison: Sorry sir. *as Mr Buttery walks back to his desk, Madison flips him the bird*

During recess, Hayley goes to the back oval where she watches the boys play football. Catherine sits down with her.

Catherine: Hi Hayley.

Hayley: Hi Catherine. How was class?

Catherine: It was good. We've got a new girl in our class.

Hayley: You do?

Catherine: Yes. Her name is Alexis Thorpe. Would you like to meet her?

Hayley: Okay.

Catherine: Hey Alexis! Come here!

*A tall girl with long dark red hair comes over to Catherine and Hayley*

Catherine: Alexis. This is Hayley Martin.

Alexis: Hello Hayley.

Hayley: Hi Alexis. *shakes Alexis' hand*

Alexis: It's so nice to meet you.

Hayley: I love the accent. And its nice to meet you as well. Where are you from?

Alexis: England. I love this school so far. Made heaps of friends. What about you?

Hayley: I've made heaps of friends as well.

Alexis: Mind if I join you?

Hayley: Sure.

*Alexis then sits down with Hayley and Catherine before they all start talking at once*

On their way home from TAFE, Alison and Kat talk about their day.

Alison: I had so much fun with Fiona and Justin today. How were Naomi and Angela?

Kat: They were good.

Alison: I'm just glad that we're helping them Kat. It's a good deed.

Kat: I think so too.

*Alison opens her letterbox and sees a letter addressed to her*

Alison: I wonder who it's from. *opens the letter* Look Kat. It's a letter from Rachael.

To Alison,

How are you? I hope that you are doing well. I'm having fun here in Samoa. Helping out around the house with Mum. How is everyone? Send my love to them.

From your dear friend

Rachael Manase XXX OOO

*Kat puts her arm around Alison's shoulder*

ON THE NEXT EPISODE OF ALISON PATTERSON'S JOURNEY

- Alexis comes to Hayley's defence after a bullying incident

- Dina and Nina continue to fight

- Alison writes a letter to Rachael

- Riggot, Alex and Leon decide to wag school and go to Wollongong

WHEN ALISON PATTERSON'S JOURNEY CONTINUES

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Episode 22 - Right and Wrong

Alison decides to write a letter back to Rachael.

To Rachael,

Everyone back home misses you like crazy. I am doing really well and hope to see you again when you return. Lolly says that your going away will not effect your attendance record. You will still graduate with me and the girls. Riggot and Leon both say hello and that they will give you a big hug when you get back.

Write soon.

From your good friend

Alison Patterson XXX

*Alison then puts a stamp on the letter before shoving it into the public post box*

At Melissa's house, Dina gives Nina the silent treatment because of what happened at the abortion clinic.

Nina: Hey Dina.

*Dina doesn't answer her and instead slams the milk carton down onto the kitchen counter*

Nina: Still not talking to me?

*Dina places the milk carton back into the refrigerator before slamming the door shut*

Nina: That's right. Keep slamming things around like a child.

Dina: WHO ARE YOU CALLING A CHILD?!?

Nina: YOU'RE ACTING EXACTLY LIKE ONE AT THE MOMENT!

Dina: THAT'S BECAUSE MY OWN SISTER STOPPED FROM HAVING AN ABORTION!

Nina: I CARE ABOUT YOU DAMN IT! YOU WERE GOING TO MAKE THE STUPIDEST MISTAKE OF YOUR LIFE!!

Dina: AND YOU'VE NOT MADE ANY BAD DECISIONS HAVE YOU NINA?!?

Nina: I'M NOT SAYING THAT I HAVE!!!!

Dina: WELL YOU KNOW WHAT?!? I'M DONE!!!!

*Dina storms upstairs before slamming her bedroom door shut*

Nina: I'M DONE WITH YOU AS WELL!!!!!

Dina: *from upstairs* GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Later on, Melissa comes home from the supermarket to find Nina sulking.

Melissa: Are you okay Nina?

Nina: I had another damn fight with Dina about her baby! I should've just let her have the abortion!

Melissa: You did the right thing. She just needs to cool off.

Nina: You think so?

Melissa: I know so. *gives Nina a hug*

At Civic High School the next day, Alexis and Hayley are walking to their Period 2 class when Todd Back approaches them.

Todd: Hello Hayley. Thinking of repeating again next year? *laughs*

Hayley: Rack off! You don't know what your talking about.

Todd: You must be a retard. Any one that repeats a year is either retarded or dumb!

*Alexis goes over to Todd and shoves him into the wall*

Alexis: I'm only going to say this once Todd Back. YOU EVER BULLY ANYONE LIKE YOU DID BACK AT PITTWATER HIGH AND I WILL BEAT THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS OUT OF YOU! UNDERSTAND?

*Todd nods his head*

Alexis: Good! Now rack off!

*Todd runs off to his class*

Hayley: That's right you run away you cane toad!

Alexis: Cane toad! That's a good one! *high-fives Hayley*

Meanwhile, Riggot, Leon and Alex have decided to truant school and go to Wollongong via bus.

Alex: This is going to be a hectic day!

Leon: Yeah bro!

Riggot: Let's have some fun!

*The boys get off at Wollongong Beach and start to play touch football*

Riggot: This is way better than going to school!

Leon: I know man!

*A few hours later, the boys are sunbathing when three local girls (Faith, Leanne and Megan) approach them.*

Leanne: Hot!

Faith: I know right. I'm glad we soaked up some sunshine.

Alex: You talking to us?

Megan: Who else would we be talking to? I'm Megan by the way. What are your names?

Alex: I'm Alex.

Leon: The name's Leon!

Riggot: And I'm Riggot!

Faith: My name is Faith.

Leanne: And I'm Leanne.

Riggot: Do you go to school?

Faith: Yeah we do. We're in Year 10. What about you?

Leon: Us boys are in Year 8.

Megan: Decided to ditch school have we?

Alex: Yeah we did.

Leon: Do you have the time?

Faith: *checks her watch* It's 2:10.

Riggot: 2:10?!? We have to be home by three if we want to get back to the city.

Leon: It was nice to meet you girls.

Leanne: Same here. WAIT!!! Before you go, let's exchange phone numbers.

*Riggot, Leon and Alex get down Leanne, Megan and Faith's phone numbers and the girls do likewise*

Faith: We'll call you sometime.

Alex: Yeah we will!

*Riggot, Leon and Alex then catch a bus back to the city*

Alison has just returned home from TAFE when she sees Jenny sitting at the kitchen table in tears.

Alison: Hey Jen. *notices Jenny crying* Hey. What's wrong cousin?

Jenny: It's Brock. He was involved in a serious car accident just now. He's in an induced coma.

Alison: Oh my god Jen I'm so sorry.

Jenny: They don't know how long he'll be able to get out of that coma. But I just hope it's before our wedding.

ON THE NEXT EPISODE OF ALISON PATTERSON'S JOURNEY

- Dina and Nina make amends

- Riggot, Leon and Alex vow never to truant again

- Jenny and Alison visit Brock in hospital

- Sylvia decides to look for a part-time job

WHEN ALISON PATTERSON'S JOURNEY CONTINUES

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Not sure if Nina did the right thing stopping Dina having an abortion.Ending was a real shocker.

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Episode 23 - Revelations

Riggot, Leon and Alex arrive home from Wollongong at exactly 3 o'clock (when school gets dismissed).

Riggot: That was a close one.

Leon: We’re just lucky we made it home on time.

Alex: I know. But what are we going to do if our parents get unexplained absentee letters?

Riggot: Leave it to me. I’ll get Alison to forge their signatures. But you guys have to promise me something.

Alex: What?

Riggot: That we never truant school again.

Leon: Okay. We promise. Don’t we Alex?

Alex: Yeah of course bro.

Riggot: Good. I’ll see you guys tomorrow.

*The boys then walk home in separate directions*

Meanwhile at Harleys, Sylvia is trying to apply for some part-time work at the popular diner. Amy is with her.

Sylvia: I hope I get the job Amy. I really need the money.

Amy: What are you going to use the money for?

Sylvia: I might buy a plane ticket to Houston and visit Wayne.

*Sylvia leaves her a copy of her resume in a box that says ‘job application forms’*

Sylvia: Wish me luck!

Amy: I hereby wish Sylvia Jackson luck on getting a job at Harleys!

*Both Sylvia and Amy then laugh*

That evening, Alison and Jenny decide to visit Brock at Westmead Hospital.

Jenny: I just hope he wakes up Alison.

Alison: He will Jen.

*A nurse approaches them*

Nurse: May I help you girls?

Jenny: I’m here to see my fiancé Brock Anderson.

Nurse: Room 12.

Jenny: Thanks.

*Alison and Jenny find Room 12 rather quickly and go inside. Brock is laying on the bed in a comatose state. His head is bandaged up and has cut and bruises to his face*

Jenny: Oh my god Alison look at him! *starts to cry*

Alison: *hugs Jenny* Shush. It’s going to be okay dear cousin.

*After an hour, Jenny is sitting down holding Brock’s hand while Alison stands behind her*

Jenny: Why don’t you go home and get some sleep Alison? You have TAFE tomorrow and I really don’t want you to miss it.

Alison: Okay. Are you sure you want me to leave?

Jenny: I’m sure. I just need to be alone with Brock.

Alison: I understand. I’ll see you when you get home. *gives Jenny a hug*

Jenny: Thank you for supporting me.

Alison: Anything for my favourite cousin.

*Alison leaves the room*

Jenny: I love you Brock. *kisses his forehead through her sobs*

At Melissa’s house, Nina is in the living room watching the late night movie on Channel Ten when Dina comes in.

Dina: I want to talk to you.

Nina: Go ahead.

Dina: I'm really sorry for the way I have been acting towards you these past few days.

Nina: I'm sorry I called you selfish and self-centered. I should've just let you have the abortion.

Dina: I've decided not to go through with that.

*Nina turns off the TV before facing Dina*

Nina: Why?

Dina: Because I really want to be a mother. This may be the only baby I'll ever have.

Nina: And I will be with you in that delivery room when you give birth to my new nephew or niece.

*Both Dina and Nina then hug each other*

ON THE NEXT EPISODE OF ALISON PATTERSON'S JOURNEY

- Brock starts to make a slow recovery

- Alison and Jenny have a heart to heart

- Hayley humiliates Todd in Science when he tries to bully her

WHEN ALISON PATTERSON'S JOURNEY CONTINUES