Sandra Barlow Returns to Summer Bay

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Story Title: Sandra Barlow Returns to Summer Bay

Type of story: Long Fic

Main Characters: Sandra Barlow, Pippa Fletcher, Donald Fisher, Sam Marshall, Greg Marshall, Bobby Simpson, Irene Roberts, Alf Stewart, Ailsa Stewart, Sally Fletcher, Finlay Roberts, Damian Roberts, Blake Dean, Karen Dean, Lynn Davenport and a few others.

BTTB rating: T

Genre: Drama

Does story include spoilers: No

Any warnings: Sexual content, V/D and language

Summary: Set in 1993, Sandra returns to Summer Bay to work at the local high school.

SIDE NOTES: Pippa is unmarried and is fostering Finlay, Sally and Damian. Ailsa and Alf are still fostering Blake and Karen. Irene lives in the beach house with Lynn and Sandra. Bobby and Greg live in Alison Patterson's old house.

Episode 1

Sandra Barlow gets out of a taxi carrying two suitcases. She has returned to Summer Bay as part of getting the job as the new English teacher at Summer Bay High where she attended from Year 7 until halfway through Year 10. After her father was sent to jail for shooting her mother to death, Sandra was fostered by Sarah and Mark Common. She lived with them in the city until now.

*Sandra rings the doorbell. After a few seconds, Irene Roberts answers the door*

Irene: You must be Sandra. Come on in love.

Sandra: Thanks. *goes inside Irene's house*

Irene: Your bedroom is upstairs first door on the left.

*Lynn comes downstairs and sees Sandra*

Lynn: Sandra? Is that you?

Sandra: Hello Lynn!

*They both hug*

Lynn: How have you been?

Sandra: I'm good. I start my new role as English teacher tomorrow.

Lynn: I've really missed you. I'm just glad that you're living with us now.

Sandra: So, is it just the two of you living here?

Irene: Yes. We had another woman Marilyn Chambers live here but she moved to Kalgoorlie with her new husband.

Lynn: Welcome back to Summer Bay. *hugs Sandra*

At the Bayside Diner later that afternoon, Sandra goes inside to see Ailsa.

Sandra: Hello Ailsa.

*Ailsa turns around*

Ailsa: My goodness. If it isn't Sandra Barlow! *gives Sandra a hug* I heard you were coming back to town.

Sandra: Yes. I'm Summer Bay High's new English teacher.

Ailsa: That's very interesting. You'll make a great teacher. Do you want anything?

Sandra: No thanks. But I will sometime. It was lovely seeing you again.

Ailsa: You too Sandra.

Meanwhile, Pippa has a new foster child Pam Wilson.

Miss Molloy: I'm sure you'll be very happy here.

Pam: Don't bet on it.

Miss Molloy: Pam!

Pippa: I'm sure she'll be happy. Thanks Miss Molloy.

*Miss Molloy exits*

Pippa: Welcome to the family Pam.

*Pam ignores Pippa and simply storms upstairs into the bedroom where she is going to share with Sally*

Pippa: It looks like I've got a tough nut to break.

COMING SOON

- Sandra begins her first day as the new English teacher at Summer Bay High

- Pam continues to rule roost and fails in her attempt to make friends

- Blake and Karen decide to go job hunting

Edited January 12, 2019 by QUIET ACHIEVER

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Episode 2

At 8 o'clock the next morning, Sandra is in Donald Fisher's office.

Donald: It's so wonderful to see you again Sandra. I'm sure you'll be a great teacher.

Sandra: Thanks Mr Fisher.

Donald: Please call me Donald.

Sandra: Okay...Donald. *smiles weakly*

Donald: Here's your class list. *hands Sandra a piece of paper*

Sandra: Thank you.

Donald: If the students give you any hassles, come and see me.

Sandra: Will do Donald. *smiles*

At the Fletcher house, Pippa and her foster kids have breakfast.

Pam: Do you have any Froot Loops?

Pippa: I'm sorry Pam. We don't

Pam: I want Froot Loops!

Pippa: We don't have any.

Pam: Better than eating this garbage *points to the bowl of porridge*

Finlay: Don't be so selfish Pam! Pippa's doing the best she can.

Pam: Shut up blondie!

Finlay: Make me!

Pippa: That's enough girls. I don't want you all to be late for school so I would best walk there now.

*The foster kids leave the house and begin to walk to school*

Sally: I'm looking forward to my classes this year.

Damian: Really? I just hope you have the same friends as last year.

Pam: Who are you kidding Damian? She has no friends.

Sally: I do so!

Pam: Really? Then why haven't you been invited to any sleepovers or parties. UNPOPULAR!!!!

Finlay: Sally come walk with me. *glares at Pam before leaving with Sally and Damian*

Pam: *shouting* And I'm supposed to walk to school myself am I?

At Alf and Ailsa's house, Blake Dean and his sister Karen are looking for jobs.

Karen: Look at this? Hairdresser wanted at Rhonda's Hair Salon.

Blake: I think you should go for it.

Karen: You think so? I don't think they hire people with criminal records.

Blake: I could speak to them for you.

Karen: You would? Oh, thanks! *smiles* What job did you find?

Blake: Auto mechanic. I'm going to apply for it this afternoon.

Karen: I hope you get it. *smiles*

Blake: I hope you get your job.

Meanwhile at Summer Bay High, Sandra is teaching a Year 11 class. Unfortunately for her, Pam is in that class.

Sandra: Now class, today we are going to practice writing our essays and I want you to...

*Pam makes farting noises*

Sandra: Stop that noise at once Miss Wilson.

Pam: Whatever.

Sandra: Sorry class. Now, as I was saying....

Pam: Miss Barlow smells like a rat!

*A girl sitting in the back row giggles while rest of the class don't find this amusing*

Angel Parrish: Some of us a trying to learn!

Pam: Shut up goody two-shoes!

Sandra: That's enough Pam! Leave this classroom at once!

Pam: I'm not leaving!

Sandra: I GAVE YOU AN ORDER NOW FOLLOW IT!!!

Pam: Suit yourself then. *walks out of the room*

Sarah Thompson: No wonder she hasn't got any friends!

Sandra: The rest of you back to writing your essays.

When the recess bell rings, Pam is outside having a smoke when Joanne Brennan (the girl that giggled in English) approaches her.

Joanne: G'day.

Pam: G'day yourself. Who are you?

Joanne: I'm Joanne Brennan. Most people call me Jo.

Pam: My name is Pamela Wilson. But most people call me Pam.

Joanne: Have you got a ciggie?

Pam: One left. *hands the smoke over to Joanne*

Joanne: Where are you from?

Pam: Who wants to know? Let's just say that I've been in more foster homes than any other tragic case in New South Wales.

Joanne: I'm a social outcast. I'm so jealous of Angel Parrish. I just wish I was as popular as her.

Pam: Is she a lesbian?

Joanne: No. She's got a boyfriend.

Pam: My new foster family is giving me the pip. I have to share a room with a girl who loves to play with Barbie dolls rather than partying. She's so bloody annoying!

Joanne: What have you got next?

Pam: Ancient History. Ugh!

Joanne: Really? So do I!

Pam: I'm just glad to have found a mate.

Joanne: So am I.

*Pam and Joanne shake hands before bumping fists*

COMING SOON

- Pam and Joanne continue to give the teachers a hard time.

- Bobby tells Greg that she wants another baby. But does he want another child?

- Lynn receives some devastating news from her mother.

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Episode 3

Later that afternoon, Pam and Joanne have Biology but neither are doing any work.

Pam: That Sarah Thompson is nothing but a complete loser. Don't you agree?

Joanne: You bet I do!

Miss Holmes: Why aren't we doing work ladies?

Pam: We didn't come here to work. We came to socialise.

Miss Holmes: I expect that work to be completed.

Pam: Bite me!

Miss Holmes: I beg your pardon?

Joanne: She said "Bite me".

Miss Holmes: I know what she said Joanne. *to Pam* And you can go straight to Mr Fisher's office.

Pam: Kiss my a***!

Miss Holmes: RIGHT! GET OUT!!!

Pam: Who'd want to be in your stinking class anyway! *leaves the classroom followed by Joanne*

Miss Holmes: If you leave my class Joanne, I'm putting you down for truancy.

Joanne: *from outside the classroom* Don't care.

*Once outside, Pam and Joanne start laughing*

Pam: Did you see the look on that bitch's face?

Joanne: I did. Priceless.

Pam: I need another smoke. Wanna go to the beach?

Joanne: Yeah. I'm done with this hell hole for one day.

At the beach house, Lynn is on the phone to her mother.

Lynn: Hi Mum. How are you? What? Calm down Mum. That's terrible. Do you want me to come over? I'll be over on Friday. Stay strong. I love you. Bye. *hangs up the phone*

*Sandra walks through the front door*

Sandra: I'm home!

Lynn: Hey. How was your first day of teaching?

Sandra: It was good except for this Year 11 class I'm teaching. One of the students Pam Wilson is so disrespectful and disruptive. I had to send her out of the classroom for her rude manner. *looks at Lynn* Are you okay?

Lynn: Yes, I'm fine. *starts to cry* No, I'm not actually.

Sandra: What's wrong?

Lynn: My mother just phoned. Rae's been killed in a car accident.

Sandra: Oh, I'm so sorry Lynn. *hugs Lynn* When did it happen?

Lynn: This morning. She was driving along the expressway when she collided with a truck. When the ambulance arrived, Rae was already dead.

Sandra: When's the funeral?

Lynn: Friday at ten o'clock.

Sandra: I wish I could be there for you.

Lynn: It's all right. Me and Rae were very close. *wipes away her tears*

*Irene walks in through the back door*

Irene: Hello girls. *looks at Lynn* What's the matter love?

Lynn: I just found out that my sister Rae died in a car accident this morning.

Irene: I'm sorry love. *hugs Lynn*

Sandra: Be strong Lynn. We'll always be there for you.

Lynn: Thanks.

When Pam arrives home, she finds Pippa waiting for her.

Pippa: I want to talk to you Pam.

Pam: Can't it wait until after dinner?

Pippa: No it can't. Sit.

*Pam sits down on the couch*

Pippa: I just got a call from Miss Holmes and she says that you were being disrespectful to her and refusing to do your work.

Pam: She's lying!

Pippa: I don't think so.

Pam: See? No one believes me! I bet you'd believe Sally the snitch!

Pippa: That's enough Pam!

Pam: No! It's never enough! *storms upstairs into her bedroom and slams the door*

At their house, Bobby and Greg talk about having another baby

Bobby: I really want to have a daughter Greg.

Greg: I don't want to have a baby at the moment.

Bobby: Why not?

Greg: I'm too focused on my career.

Bobby: What do you call my work at the Diner? Slave trade?

Greg: Bobby, I've always wanted Sam to have a sibling but now is not a good time.

Bobby: Fine. I understand *walks away and slams their bedroom door*

Later on at dinner, the Fletchers talk about their day.

Pippa: So, how was school?

Finlay: It was great.

Damian: I made the rugby team again.

Pippa: That's good. What about you Sal?

Sally: I got invited to sleep over at Kate Desmond's on Saturday night.

Pam: You being invited on a sleepover? OH, PLEASE!!!!

Pippa: Pam!

Pam: Well, it's not my fault she's the most unpopular student at Summer Bay High.

Sally: I hate you! *runs out of the room*

Finlay: Nice going bitch!

Pam: Shut your ugly face blondie!

Finlay: MAKE ME!

Pam: I'LL MAKE YOU! *dumps gravy all over Finlay's head*

Pippa: Right Pam! To bed!

Pam: You're kidding? I'm not bloody 2 years-old.

Pippa: In this house, you follow my rules. Now get up there!

Pam: Stuff you then bitch! *throws the bowl of mashed potatoes at Pippa before storming into her bedroom*

COMING SOON

- Joanne gets tickets to a Peter Andre concert

- Pam humiliates Angel during English

- Which sibling has got the job they want? Blake or Karen?

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Episode 4

The next day during English, Sandra is trying to teach the class about their upcoming poem task when Pam once again causes trouble

Pam: Do angels really fly Jo?

Joanne: Yes they do. But the most unfortunate ones fall down below.

Angel: Stop making fun of me!

Sarah: Just ignore them Angel!

Pam: Fly away Angel! Fly away Angel!

Joanne: Yeah Angel! Just fly away!

*Pam and Joanne continue to say 'fly away Angel' before Angel gets up and walks out of the classroom*

Sandra: THE TWO OF YOU HAVE EARNED YOURSELF A DETENTION!! HOW DARE YOU BRING BULLYING INTO MY CLASSROOM!!

Pam: GET THE F*** OVER IT!!

Class: Ooooh....

Sandra: REPORT TO MR FISHER'S OFFICE!! NOW!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU TOO BRENNAN!!!

*Pam and Joanne walk out of the classroom but instead of going to Mr Fisher's officer they sneak out of school*

After an hour, Joanne shows Pam a ticket.

Pam: What's this?

Joanne: It's a front row seat for Peter Andre's concert in the city.

Pam: OMG!!! I love Peter Andre! He's so hot!

Joanne: I know right. Will you go with me?

Pam: Of course I will bestie! *hugs Joanne* Thanks so much!

At Alf and Ailsa's house, they await to hear how Blake and Karen went at their job interviews.

*Blake returns home*

Alf: How did it go?

Blake: Not good. I didn't get the job!

Alf: Sorry to hear that mate.

Blake: They wanted that 17 year-old apprentice instead. I've got more experience than he does.

*Karen returns home*

Karen: Guess what? I got the job!

Ailsa: That's wonderful news Karen!

Karen: I'll be working two days a week at Rhonda's Hair Salon. She's so lovely!

Blake: Who?

Karen: Rhonda!

Blake: Yeah, great. *walks away*

Karen: Is he okay?

Ailsa: He's just a bit upset love. He didn't get the job at the auto mechanics.

Karen: That's awful. I feel so bad now. Should I talk to him?

Alf: I think it's best if you left things alone tonight.

Karen: Okay. I'll talk to him tomorrow.

After dinner that night, Pam and Pippa have a heated argument about the Peter Andre concert.

Pippa: I'm sorry Pam. You're not going.

Pam: Why not?

Pippa: Because it's in the city at night and you're grounded after yesterday's outburst.

Pam: Like that's going to stop me from going. I promised Joanne.

Pippa: You should have thought of that before you had our outburst then.

Pam: If Sally the snitch or Finlay the freak wanted to go, you'd let them!

Pippa: I treat all my foster kids equally.

Pam: Sure you do. I think you're a two-faced bitch just like Finlay. *walks upstairs*

COMING SOON

- Pam is determined to go to the Peter Andre concert

- Sally makes friends with a new student in her class

- Irene decides to foster a child

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Episode 5

The next day, Pam tells Joanne about what happened between her and Pippa the night before.

Pam: Then she's like "Oh, you're not going to the concert. You're going to be confined to your bedroom."

Joanne: Bitch! She can't stop you from going to the concert which is tomorrow night.

Pam: I'll just have to lie!

Joanne: You can say that you're going to stay over at my place.

Pam: Even better! *smiles*

Meanwhile, a new student has arrived and is in Sally's class.

Donald: I would like you to introduce you to your new class member. She comes from Yabbie Creek High. Please welcome, Hannah Francis.

Hannah: Hi.

*Some classmates say hello back*

Donald: She’s all yours Miss Barlow.

Sandra: Thanks Mr Fisher. *closes the door* Feel free to sit anywhere Hannah.

*Hannah goes over to where Sally and her best friend Kate Desmond are sitting*

Hannah: Can I sit here please?

Sally: Feel free. *smiles*

*Hannah sits down next to Sally*

Kate: Want us to give you a tour at recess?

Hannah: Sure. I’m just glad to have made some friends.

Sandra: Okay class. We’ve only got ten minutes till the recess bell so I want you all to work on your literacy sheets.

*The class groan*

At recess, Pam and Joanne have a smoke at the back of the English department when they see Sally and Kate giving Hannah a tour of the school.

Pam: There’s my snitch of a foster sister.

Joanne: Wouldn’t even wipe me nose for MY sister!

Pam: You have a sister?

Joanne: Yeah, I do. Her name is Kylie. Popular and beautiful they call her. And what do they call me? A derelict!

Pam: You’re beautiful too Jo.

Joanne: Thanks. *puts out her smoke*

Pam: Let’s wag English.

Joanne: Good idea. Actually, we can wag Biology as well because we have that after English.

Pam: Wanna smoke some pot?

Joanne: I’ve always got a supply right in my purse. *hands the pot to Pam*

Pam: Let’s rock this bitch!

At the beach house, Irene is talking to Miss Molloy about fostering a child.

Irene: You see Miss Molloy. I’ve always wanted to have a second chance with kids after the huge mess I made with Damian and Fin due to my alcoholism.

Miss Molloy: I see your point Mrs Roberts. I’m willing to give you a second chance. Your new foster child will arrive first thing in the morning.

Irene: Thank you so much Miss Molloy. I really appreciate it.

Miss Molloy: Do you have enough accommodation for the child?

Irene: I have five bedrooms. Only three are full.

Miss Molloy: I’m glad. I’ll see you tomorrow. *walks out the back door*

COMING SOON

- Pam lies to Pippa saying that she’s spending the night at Joanne’s house when in fact they’re going to the Peter Andre concert.

- Irene’s new foster child arrives

- Bobby and Greg continue to have marital problems

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Episode 6

The next morning, Miss Molloy arrives at Irenes house with the new foster child.

Miss Molloy: Irene. I would like you to meet Daniella Jacob.

Irene: Hello love.

Daniella: Hello.

Miss Molloy: And did I mention that she has brought her brother with her?

*A boy around 15 years-old walks inside*

Miss Molloy: This is August.

Irene: Hello.

August: Sup.

Miss Molloy: I might as well head back to the office. I hope the two of you enjoy living here.

Daniella and August: We will!

*Miss Molloy leaves*

Daniella: Do you do hugs?

Irene: Of course I do. *hugs both Daniella and August*

At their house, Bobby and Greg have a heated argument.

Bobby: WHY CANT YOU JUST ADMIT YOU SCREWED UP!

Greg: BECAUSE IT WASNT MY FAULT

Bobby: YOU DONT WANT TO HAVE ANY RESPONSIBILITY AROUND HERE DO YOU?

Greg: I TAKE HUGE RESPONSIBILITY OF SAM WHO HAPPENS TO BE OUR FOSTER SON!!

Bobby: YOU NEVER HELP ME AT ALL! YOU CANT EVEN WASH A DISH!!

Greg: THEN WHY ARE YOU STILL MARRIED TO ME THEN?

*Sam walks in*

Sam: Why are you guys yelling?

Bobby: Its okay Sam. Mum and Dad are just having a couples tiff.

Greg: Dont be late for school son.

Sam: I wont. Bye Dad. Bye Mum.

*Sam shuts the door*

Bobby: I want a divorce Greg!

*Greg stands there in shocked silence*

Greg: What?!?

Bobby: Thats right Greg. Im divorcing you. *walks into their bedroom before slamming the door shut*

At school, Damian is playing football with some of the boys when Finlay approaches him.

Damian: What is it Fin?

Finlay: Mums just fostered two kids from New Zealand.

Damian: So?

Finlay: So, shes replaced us.

Damian: Thats silly. She still loves us.

Finlay: I hope so. *hugs her brother*

*Meanwhile, Pam and Joanne are walking to their lockers when they see Angel and Sarah walk past.

Pam: Code red! Code red! Slags in the area!

Angel: Very funny!

Joanne: Go fly away Angel!

Sarah: Youre both pathetic!

*Pam slaps Sarah in the face*

Pam: You wanna say that again bitch?

*Pam slaps her again*

Pam: Get out of here. Youre the pathetic one! Why dont you get your guardian angel to fly you away?

Joanne: Good one Pam!

*Both girls then laugh*

When Pam gets home from school, she has a talk to Pippa.

Pam: Joanne Brennan asked me to stay over at her place tonight. Were studying on our Biology.

Pippa: Well, if its school work then I suppose you can.

Pam: Yes! *runs up to her bedroom and packs a few clothes* Okay, Ill see you tomorrow arvo.

Pippa: Bye.

*Pam walks all the way to Joannes house. When she gets there, she sees Joanne in a taxi.*

Joanne: Get in Pam!

*Pam gets in the taxi which takes them to the Peter Andre concert*

When they arrive in the city, Pam and Joanne go to the Sydney Entertainment Centre and meet up with two of Joannes friends Serena Davenport and Zoe Williams.

Zoe: Hey Jo! Ready to smack this joint?

Joanne: You bet I am!

Serena: Once we get this concert is finished, we can crash back at my place.

Joanne: Cant. Crash at my place instead!

Serena: Okay. Fair enough.

*A few hours later, Peter Andre is singing Lets Get It On due to be released later in the year. As he sings, he asks a few people if they want to dance with him*

Peter: Who wants to dance?

*Pam, Joanne, Serena and Zoe jump up on stage and start dancing with him, Peter commences singing while the four girl continue dancing.*

Unfortunately for Pam, Pippa sees Sally and Finlay watching the concert on Prime Television and recognises Pam and Joanne dancing on stage with Peter!

Pippa: That compulsive liar! *to Sally and Finlay* I want the two of you to go to bed once this has finished. Ill be over at Joannes house!

COMING SOON

- Pippa confronts Pam and Joanne about lying to her

- Daniella and August start at Summer Bay High School

- Karens first day at work almost ends in disaster

- Bobby and Greg talk to Sam about them divorcing

Edited September 25, 2013 by Bretto

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Episode 7

At midnight, Pam and Joanne get out of the taxi and walk over back over to Joanne’s house. Little do they know that Pippa is waiting for them.

Pippa: WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU TWO BEEN?

Pam: We were at Sarah’s house. Weren’t we Jo?

Joanne: Yeah, we were.

Pippa: Don’t give me that garbage. You went to that Peter Andre concert, didn’t you? And don’t say you didn’t because I saw both of you on live television dancing with him!

Pam: How do you we were there?

Pippa: Sally and Finlay were watching it on TV.

Pam: That little snitch! Wait till I get my hands on her!

Pippa: As for you Joanne, you should be ashamed of yourself. You knew Pam was grounded and I wouldn’t allow her to go to the city and you still did it anyway!

Joanne: Sorry.

Pippa: Pam get your suitcase. We’re going home.

Pam: No!

Pippa: Excuse me?

Pam: I SAID NO!!

Pippa: GET IN THAT CAR NOW!! *drags Pam into the car before driving back home*

*When they get home, Pam throws her suitcase at Sally and Finlay*

Pam: You pair of snitches!!! Thanks to you, I’m grounded for two weeks!

Sally: I thought you were already grounded. *laughs with Finlay*

*Pam doesn’t say anything and storms off to her bedroom*

The next day, Daniella and August begin their first day at Summer Bay High School.

Daniella: You nervous?

August: Not really.

Daniella: I can’t wait to meet some new people! I’m so excited!

August: I’ll see you later sis. I have Maths. What about you?

Daniella: English. I’ve have Miss Barlow. Ciao!

*Daniella walks into Miss Barlow’s room*

Daniella: Sorry I’m late.

Sandra: That’s quite all right.

*Daniella sits with Angel and Sarah*

Pam: Why sit with the do-gooders for?

Sarah: Shut up Pam!

Pam: Go jump off a bridge!

Angel: She doesn’t have to!

Joanne: Angel, just fly away!

Sandra: That’s enough! Now get back to your work!

*The class returns to their work*

When class is dismissed, Daniella is about to go to the canteen when Pam and Joanne approach her.

Pam: Hey you. Come here.

*Daniella goes over to Pam and Joanne*

Daniella: Yes?

Joanne: Hang out with us.

Daniella: I don’t want to hang out with a bunch of smokers. I’m sorry. *walks off*

Pam: What a snobby little tart!

Joanne: She’ll learn the hard way.

Karen has started work at Rhonda’s Hair Salon. So far, things haven’t gone so smoothly.

Rhonda: Karen I understand that this is your first day of work and you are nervous. But Betty Fulwell’s hair will never be the same again.

Karen: I’m sorry. I thought she wanted it permed.

Rhonda: No, she didn’t.

Karen: I’m sorry.

Rhonda: I expect an improvement tomorrow otherwise I have no choice but to fire you.

Karen: Okay. I understand *walks out*

When Sam gets home from school, Bobby and Greg sit him down and tell him the news he’s been dreading to hear.

Bobby: Sam. Your father and I have decided to get a divorce.

Sam: NOOOO!!!!!! *breaks down in tears*

Bobby: I’m so sorry. *hugs Sam*

Greg: See what you did!

Bobby: SHUT UP GREG!!!! JUST SHUT UP!!!!

*Greg storms out of the house while Bobby continues to hug Sam*

COMING SOON

- Still reeling from her latest punishment, Pam sets Pippa’s bed on fire

- Lynn goes to her sister’s funeral

- Joanne gets caught smoking on the school grounds

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Episode 8

The next day (Friday), Lynn is ready to go to her sister’s funeral.

Irene: Would it be easier if I came with you love?

Lynn: Thanks for the support Irene, but I’ll be okay. After the funeral, I’ll be staying at Mum and Dad’s and won’t be back until Sunday around lunchtime.

Irene: That’s fine love. *hugs Lynn* I’ll see you Sunday.

Lynn: Say goodbye to Sandra for me.

Irene: I will love.

*Lynn leaves via the back door to drive all the way to Mudgee (where her parents live)*

Meanwhile, Joanne is smoking outside the classroom. Unfortunately for her, Fisher catches her red-handed.

Fisher: To my office now Miss Brennan!

*Fisher leads Joanne to his office*

Fisher: Do you know that smoking is prohibited on school grounds?

Joanne: Yes Flathead!

Fisher: Sir!

Joanne: *sarcastically* Sorry, sir!

Fisher: Let this be a warning to you. If you ever smoke on the school grounds again, I will have you expelled. Do you understand?

Joanne: Yes, sir!

Fisher: Good. Now off to class.

*Joanne walks out of the office*

Sarah: You got SO busted!

Joanne: Shut up Thompson!

*Sarah walks away laughing*

When the kids get home from school that afternoon, Pippa decides to take them to Yabbie Creek for some ice-cream.

Pippa: Would you all like to get some ice-cream?

Finlay: Of course we would.

Sally: Ice-cream is delicious.

Damian: Are we all going?

Pippa: Yes. Except for Pam because she’s grounded.

Pam: That’s not fair!

Pippa: Listen to me Pam. Ever since you’ve arrived, you have disrespected and disobeyed me and the kids. I know you’re upset, but there are consequences for bad behaviour and you don’t deserve to go out for ice-cream. Now I would like you to go up to your bedroom now please.

Pam: You’re a F***ING BITCH!!!! I HATE YOU!!! I WISH YOU WERE DEAD!!!! *storms upstairs*

Pippa: *to the others* Just ignore her. Now, let’s go and get some ice-cream.

*Pippa and the kids leave the house*

As Pam goes upstairs, she storms into Pippa’s bedroom and throws the laundry basket at her mirror which shatters into a million pieces. She also cuts up a few of Pippa’s clothes before she gets out a box of matches and lights one up.

Pam: You’ll be sorry you ever messed with me Pippa Fletcher! *throws the lit match onto the bed which now catches fire*

When Pippa and the kids come home, Sally notices a strong smell from upstairs.

Sally: What’s that smell?

Pippa: What smell Sal?

Sally: It’s coming from upstairs.

*Pippa, Sally, Finlay and Damian race upstairs*

Finlay: It’s coming from Pip’s room.

*Pippa throws open the door and sees the burnt out mattress along with the broken mirror*

Pippa: OMG!!!! Where the hell is Pam? *storms into Pam’s room* Right Pam, you are in so much…*Pippa sees that no one is inside the bedroom*

Sally: Pam’s not here. I’ve checked everywhere.

Pippa: Don’t worry Sal. I know JUST where she is!

COMING SOON

- Pam and Joanne come up with a scheme to get rid of Pippa

- Sandra falls head over heels for HSIE teacher Luke Cunningham

- Bobby and Greg’s divorce is settled in court

[Bretto]

Episode 9

A furious Pippa drives straight to Joanne’s house and bangs loudly on the door.

Pippa: I KNOW YOU’RE IN THERE PAM!!!

*Joanne opens the door*

Joanne: What’s going on Mrs Fletcher?

Pippa: Where’s Pam?

Joanne: I dunno. She’s not here. I thought she was grounded.

Pippa: She set fire to my bed!

Joanne: Calm down Mrs Fletcher. She’s not here. I’m telling the truth.

Pippa: If you do see her, tell her that she’s going to get the biggest thrashing of her life!

Joanne: Will do.

*Pippa goes back to her car and drives off. As she drives off, Pam comes out of some bushes and races straight to Joanne’s house*

Pam: How furious was she? *smirks*

Joanne: Very. I wonder what her face was like when she saw her mattress all burnt! *laughs*

Pam: I need a place to crash. May I stay at your place?

Joanne: Of course. You’re my best mate. *leads Pam inside*

That night, Pam and Joanne are smoking pot with Serena who has come to crash for the night.

Serena: How did you manage to avoid getting a smack Pam? *breathes out smoke*

Pam: Clever thinking. Anyway, I have a scheme that could send Pippa out of Summer Bay for good.

Joanne: What is it?

Serena: Do tell!

*Pam whispers her evil plan to Joanne and Serena*

Joanne: Very clever!

Serena: I like it a lot. When do we do it?

Pam: I was thinking Sunday.

Joanne: Seems fine to me.

*The girls continue to smoke their pot*

Meanwhile, Bobby and Greg are having their divorce finalized. After an hour and a half, the judge makes his final decision on who gets custody of Sam

Judge: I hereby award custody to Mrs Marshall.

*Greg is furious*

Greg: You can’t bloody do that. He’s MY kid!

Judge: My decision is final Mr Marshall!

Greg: THE WHOLE THING WAS FIXED!!! *throws a chair at the judge before being led away by the bailiffs*

On Sunday night, Pam puts her plan to action.

Pam: Here goes. *walks inside the Fletcher’s house* Oh, Pippa! I’m back!

*Pippa walks downstairs*

Pippa: YOU! I want to know why you did such a terrible thing to me?

Pam: You were being mean to me!

Pippa: But you weren’t being nice to me, so why should I be nice to you?

Pam: NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*Serena storms inside the house and grabs Pippa. Pam walks over to the helpless woman with a smirk*

Pam: I hate you! *slaps Pippa in the face* You and your kids are horrible people!

Serena: Do it again Pam! Do it again!

*Pam slaps Pippa again before Serena lets her go*

Pam: Guess what? I’m leaving home so you won’t have to contact Miss Molloy and tell her that I’m no longer welcome in your home! Bitch!

*Both Pam and Serena walk out of the house laughing while Pippa lays on the floor sobbing*

COMING SOON

- Sandra falls head over heels for HSIE teacher Luke Cunningham

- Pam and Joanne give Daniella a hard time

- Pippa leaves Summer Bay to spend time with her parents, leaving her sister Kerry to look after them

[Bretto]

Episode 10

On Monday morning, the Fletcher kids wake up to find Kerry King (Pippa’s sister) in the kitchen.

Finlay: Where’s Pippa?

Kerry: She’s gone to stay with our parents for a while. She needed a break.

Sally: It’s not like Pippa to desert us.

Kerry: She didn’t. I’ve been here since late last night and told her to go to Mum and Dad’s for a while.

Damian: What happened?

*Kerry looks at them with concern*

As they walk to school, the Fletcher kids talk about what Kerry has just told them.

Finlay: What a nasty, spiteful cow! Wait till I see that bitch!

Sally: I just can’t believe she would strike Pippa! How low can you get?!?

Damian: I know! Speaking of Pam, I think I see her now.

*The Fletcher kids see Pam having a smoke at the front of the school. Finlay walks angrily towards Pam.*

Sally: Finlay! No!

Damian: Let her go Sal.

*Pam sees Finlay walking towards her*

Pam: Well, well, well. If it isn’t blondie.

*Finlay slaps her in the face*

Finlay: After what you did to Pippa, I ought to strangle you to death.

Pam: She was asking for it.

*Finlay grabs Pam by the hair and starts slapping her again*

Finlay: You’re an ugly dog Pam Wilson! No wonder you haven’t got any friends! *walks inside the building followed by Sally and Damian*

When Pam walks inside the school, she immediately meets up with Joanne and tells her what happened.

Pam: I swear I’m going to get that bitch back. And Sally.

Joanne: She shouldn’t have smacked you. *smokes some pot*

Pam: And here’s another one. *sees Daniella walking towards them* Hey Daniella. You look like a gorilla with excess make-up.

Daniella: Shut up Pamela!

*Pam walks over to her and grabs Daniella’s school uniform*

Pam: Don’t you EVER call me that name again! You will address me as Pam. Is THAT clear?

*Daniella nods her head*

Pam: Good. *pushes Daniella into Joanne*

Joanne: Why’d you bump into me for? *slaps Daniella then pulls her hair* WHY DID YOU DO BUMP INTO ME? *lets go of Daniella’s hair* Go on! Get out of here!

*Daniella runs off sobbing*

Pam: Good job. *high-fives Joanne*

In the staffroom, Sandra is having a cup of coffee when HSIE teacher Luke Cunningham walks in.

Luke: Hey.

Sandra: Hi.

Luke: How are your classes?

Sandra: They’re great. It’s a good thing I don’t have Pam and Joanne today. They’re so annoying.

Luke: I’ve got them for Ancient History and you weren’t lying when you told me about their behaviour.

Sandra: I just wish I got rid of them.

Luke: Don’t we all. I’ll see you later. I’ve got Year 7 first.

Sandra: Bye. *thinks to herself* He’s cute!

That afternoon, Finlay is walking home from school by herself because Damian has rugby training and Sally is going over to Kate Desmond’s house.

*As Finlay continues walking towards the caravan park, someone walks behind her and smashes a glass bottle over her head. Finlay falls and hits her head on the concrete. The unseen person then runs off leaving Finlay to fight for her life*

COMING SOON

- Will Finlay be found and survive?

- Bobby decides to leave Summer Bay

- Pam and Joanne cause trouble at the Diner