Based on the inter-woven lives of two Australian families, the Hamiltons in Sydney and the Palmers in Melbourne. Although separated by very different life-styles, they are linked by an emotional bond that will affect all their lives. Part 1 of 3.
Based on the inter-woven lives of two Australian families, the Hamiltons in Sydney and the Palmers in Melbourne. Although separated by very different life-styles, they are linked by an emotional bond that will affect all their lives. Part 2 of 3.
Based on the inter-woven lives of two Australian families, the Hamiltons in Sydney and the Palmers in Melbourne. Although separated by very different life-styles, they are linked by an emotional bond that will affect all their lives. Part 3 of 3.
John Palmer's disappearance causes trouble at home and poses a threat to his sister's wedding.
Angela Hamilton's determination to keep seeing John Palmer angers her mother and alarms Fiona.
John Palmer rides out hostility from Angela's mother and makes an unexpected friend at the Hamiltons'.
The difficulties of assuming a new identity force John to consider a return to Melbourne.
A betrayal undermines John's efforts to clear his name of the murder charge.
John reaches an unpleasant conclusion about the murder and tries to warn Susan.
Bill takes a gamble on his mother's silence. David's father causes division amongst the wedding party.
Bill's guilty conscience introduces a jarring note to the honeymoon weekend.
Wayne resents being in competition with John for his father's respect.
On a trip to Sydney, David seeks Fiona's help to find John.
A shock announcement by Patricia angers John and puts Angela into a difficult position.
Susan sees the frightening side of Bill's character.
Kevin and Lynn spend an intimate weekend together while Bill and Susan are away.
Fiona lets her temper get the better of her, causing Patricia to realize the truth about John's identity.
Angela admits she has made a mistake and John's cover is threatened.
Wayne is determined to get John out of the way for good. Kevin gets a disturbing letter from Lynn.
John realizes he can't hide any longer.
John's arrest forces Bill to make a major decision.
Angela is determined to go to Melbourne, but isn't prepared for her reception.
Jill gets more deeply involved with Wayne. John and Bill reestablish their friendship.
David and John are at odds over John's future and Angela leaves home for good.
Angela is keen to start a life of her own, but doesn't count on Wayne's interference.
Patricia makes a major decision about her future.
Angela is reunited with her real father.
Fiona is unaware that Wayne's charm hides a plan to do well at her expense.
Angela faces Susan's antagonism to her presence in the household.
Kevin takes desperate steps to solve his problems with Lynn.
Patricia's stay at Woombai turns sour and she arrives home in time to receive an unexpected phone call from David.
David is forced to face his past, while Kevin and Lynn look forward to their future together.
Patricia's visit to Melbourne ends in dinner with the Palmer family.
Fiona receives an unexpected visitor who revives old emotions and fears.
Wayne's business and personal affairs come crashing down around him.
Wayne's accident brings David and Patricia together again.
Angela and John realize they still love each other and face the unpleasant consequences.
David is dissatisfied with his trip to Sydney, and takes it out on Beryl.
As Wayne's affairs deteriorate, help comes from an unexpected source. Beryl must cope with David's confused feelings over Patricia. John receives a surprise job offer.
John is reluctant to be Kevin's best man as it will mean partnering Angela at the wedding. Jill's dedication to Wayne affects her job.
The aftermath of the wedding marks a turning point in David and John's relationship.
A surprise for Fiona is threatened by Scott's visit to her country property. David surprises Beryl with thoughts of moving.
An impulsive move by David makes Beryl realize her troubles are far from over. Wayne becomes moodier.
Fiona's relationship with Scott is affected by her newly-formed connections with Wayne.
A national transport strike causes problems for both the Palmers and the Hamiltons. David is forced to make a decision about the new house.
Gordon's stance over the strike causes a major rift between John and the Hamiltons.
John is caught up in the violence of a picket-line. Bill Todd's trial commences. David's decision to move to Sydney gives Beryl more cause for concern.
David's job offer in Sydney rekindles Beryl's old fears. The jury's verdict in the Todd trial forces Bill to make a big decision.
Patricia's request for help presents Fiona with a dilemma. Charlie pushes Patricia towards an affair with David.
Patricia is shocked by the outcome of the barbeque. David and Gordon's first meeting has a less than friendly outcome.
An unexpected arrival at Fiona's property augurs well for her future. Wayne is depressed by Patricia's news regarding the family.
An upsetting discovery by Angela mars Stevie's big day. Fiona makes one of the biggest decisions of her life.
David and Patricia find themselves on opposite sides of the fence over her attempts to control the workers at "Woombai". Rosie's antagonism threatens to undermine Patricia's authority.
Unexpected news makes David and Patricia confront their true feelings about each other. Kevin comes up with an ingenius solution to get around Lynn's father.
News from Sydney regarding Patricia disturbs Angela deeply. Beryl plays into Patricia's hands when faced with a decision about the future.
Beryl takes drastic steps to settle her fears regarding David and Patricia. Jill forces Wayne to face his hangups about their relationship.
Beryl's arrival threatens Patricia's hopes for happiness with David. Angela tries to ignore her feelings for John as her affection for Mick grows.
Patricia is determined to prevent David returning to Beryl. Jill fears for Wayne as he attempts to walk again.
Patricia puts her plans for David into action. Beryl returns to Melbourne and more unexpected worries.
Fiona lets Scott influence her better judgement concerning Jill. Bitterness erupts at the hospital as Stevie fights for his life.
John unwittingly assists Patricia to extract a commitment from David. Mick makes a decision which shocks his friends.
David's independence almost ruins Patricia's carefully laid plans. Scott works to destroy Fiona's friendship with Jill.
Angela finds separation from John unbearable , and gives in to impulse. Fiona makes the hardest decision of her life.
The day arrives for David to make his final decision. Mick loses control and lashes out.
Patricia becomes frightened when she realizes how much Rosie knows. David has to try and forget the ties which bind him to the past.
Gordon vents his fury on Patricia. Angela is startled to find John involved with a girl who likes to get her own way.
Patricia fights to regain her influence over Angela. There is a parting of the ways for Fiona and Jill.
A careless conversation threatens to destroy the relationships in the Palmer household. Rosie disapproves when Gordon brings a ladyfriend to Woombai.
Patricia makes a desperate bid to keep John under her control.
David gets more than he bargained for when he tackles Kevin about his moodiness.
David blames Beryl for Kevin's discovery of the affair.
Fiona's desire to protect David unwittingly aids Patricia's scheming.
David decides to face up to his responsibilities as head of the house.
Fiona and Patricia are temporary allies, but this relationship soon begins to crumble.
Rob tries to get David and Kevin talking again.
Kevin counts the cost of leaving home.
Angela is shocked by her boss's intimacy with Patricia.
There's a showdown between John and Wayne over who's in charge at the property.
Gordon and David come face to face for the first time since Patricia's affair.
Gordon and Patricia lay their cards on the table about the marriage break up.
Jill's amazing revelations as to Fiona's whereabouts infuriate Wayne. Patricia meddles in John's career plans.
Prue and Angela vie for John's attentions. Rob is alarmed at Kevin's foolhardy speculations.
Kevin's attempt to prove his independence has disastrous results.
Rob's arrival at the Hamilton household gives Patricia cause for alarm. Beryl is disappointed by the reactions of her good news.
Patricia fights a rear guard action to save her marriage. Lyn wakes to find she is not alone in the house.
Barbara and Patricia lock horns at Woombai. Lynn's warnings about Noel fall on deaf ears.
Susan turns a blind eye to Noel's attitude and puts the Palmer family in jeopardy. John's aggressive acts shock Rob.
Wayne's damage to the Reid property horrifies Jill. Angela uses her persuasive powers to make Rob stay.
Wayne's negligence has disastrous effects on the Woombai project. Fiona and Patricia are forced to conceal their enmity when a close friend arrives.
The Hamilton empire is on the verge of collapse and it's fate rests in the hands of one person.
Fiona is reluctant to shatter a dying friend's illusions. David consoles Lynn in her dilemma.
Wayne's rejection of Jill's confession has bitter consequences. David and Beryl's happiness is rocked by Angela's bombshell.
Fiona's threats to reveal Patricia's past are foiled. Noel's scheming causes Susan distress.
Kevin's journalist ambition endangers the Palmer family. Wayne's presumptuous attitudes have a drastic effect on Patricia.
Jill is shattered by Fiona's coldhearted attitude. A threat of violence disrupts the Palmer household.
Fiona and Patricia are forced into an alliance at the reading of the will. Rob is reluctant to reveal his true feelings for Angela.
Beryl vents her anger on John and tells him a few home truths. Wayne arrives home and finds an unwanted guest.
John is forced to make a decision as to where his loyalties lie. Patricia offers David the chance of a lifetime.
Noel's fiery temper lands Kevin in hot water. Fiona's attempt to nail Patricia backfires.
John and Angela finally come to an understanding about Prue. Patricia reveals her secret to Charlie and their scheming causes turmoil at the Hamilton household.
Prue finds the ice she is treading on is thinner than she thought. Noel's breaking and entering spells trouble for the Palmer family.
Lynn's fears are realized when she returns home unexpectedly. David's visit to Pentridge comes too late.
An unexpected proposal of marriage is met with laughter. Lynn's traumatic experience teaches Kevin a lesson.
Fiona is mortified by the bitterness of Angela's attack. Catastrophe strikes at the Palmer household when least expected.
Gordon is furious when he discovers the identity of Woombai's new owner. Rob is bitterly hurt by Angela's heated rejection of his generous gesture.
Susan's long-awaited dream comes true. Angela's attitude jeopardizes the engagement. Fiona shocks Gordon with the truth about Patricia.
Kevin's popularity at the school social brings turbulence into his marriage. An uninvited caller threatens Jill.
Wayne blasts his way out of a tight corner. Angela is faced with a decision which could jeopardise her engagement.
Wayne accidentally stumbles on to some valuable information about Patricia. A show of affection throws Jill into emotional turmoil.
Fiona is suspicious of Hal's motives. Jill fears for Angela's safety.
Beryl receives some distressing news from Sydney. Rivalry between Gordon and David over Angela's wedding ends in a bitter confrontation.
There is a reversal of fortunes for the Palmer family. Mystery surrounds the identity of Fiona's visitor.
An unexpected offer of employment brings Paul closer to the Hamiltons than he intended.
Angela and Rob's plans for the future are foiled by an untimely arrival. Wayne's unsubtle scheming meets with disapproval.
Patricia and Gordon's marriage is threatened by an accusation of distrust.
Patricia's arrival in Melbourne throws Angela and Rob's wedding arrangements into turmoil.
Fiona is astounded by the truth about Paul. Conflict arises between David and Beryl over Patricia's ultimatum.
Divided feelings create an emotional crisis for Angela.
Rosie bears the brunt of Patricia's viciousness.
A tender moment between Kevin and Lynn eventuates as they resolve their differences.
John is shattered when he hears a private conversation. Patricia undertakes to humiliate Barbara.
An emotional milestone for David is reached and John heralds a new understanding.
An emergency causes Beryl to postpone her departure for Sydney.
A happy event is marred by an unexpected tragedy.
Patricia is devastated when she discovers Paul's true identity.
Catastrophe strikes for David when he returns to Melbourne.
Angela and Rob's honeymoon happiness is shattered by an emotional crisis.
A tragedy in the Palmer family heals the rift between David and Kevin.
Beryl makes the final decision about her marriage.
There is an embarrassing moment for Patricia when Paul confronts her with the truth.
Patricia ropes Angela into a scheme to influence Paul.
Paul reaches a crucial decision, while John takes a gamble on changing Beryl's mind.
Jill's proposed visit to Melbourne creates conflict between Kevin and Lynn.
Trouble at the truck depot puts David's job on the line.
Patricia's evil scheme pays off when she sees the rift in Angela and Rob's marriage.
John is foiled by the new love of his life. Patricia sees Angela and Rob's problems as a perfect excuse to see David.
An outing for the Palmers and Jill is interrupted.
Pandemonium in the Palmer household as they await the arrival of the baby. David realizes the hell Beryl has gone through.
The opening of Fiona's Riding School at Woombai is marred by conflict. Beryl proves she's quite an enigma.
John discovers the truth about Di. Angela finds she can't cope with her feelings for Paul.
A reunion for Rosie with her grandchildren is traumatic. Angela makes a decision about her marriage to Rob.
Patricia is forced to change her tactics when she is cornered by Rob.
Beryl unwittingly helps Patricia's longstanding scheme.
Gayle makes a decision about her future. There's a surprise for Rob when he reaches Melbourne.
Patricia is horrified when Beryl confronts her with news from Melbourne.
Patricia launches a desperate bid for David's affections.
Bitter allegations are hurled when David and Kevin clash.
An ultimatum from Gordon has Patricia seething.
John pops an unexpected question. A flirtatious game of Gayle's backfires - with terrible consequences.
John is devastated when Patricia involves him in her predicament with Gordon.
John gambles with his and Di's future. Paul is forced to use bribery to gain an admission from Wayne.
Kevin unwittingly creates a stumbling block for Beryl when she pays a visit to David.
Hal makes John an offer he can't refuse. David and Beryl face the task of trying to repair their marriage.
Rosie proves she is unable to forgive Wayne. Beryl and Hal cement their friendship.
David is shocked to discover the identity of his new boss at the truck depot.
Paul's popularity creates bitter feelings for Wayne. Faced with a harrowing situation, Hal turns to Beryl for support.
Patricia's successful solution to David and John's work problems draws the three closer together.
Tragedy strikes for Hal when he reaches his lowest ebb.
Patricia persuades David to make an important confession to his family.
A letter from an old friend disturbs Rob. Paul finds there is no easy solution to the mess he's created.
Disturbing news from Angela places a further strain on Rob.
Serious accusations are hurled when David and Patricia argue.
Rosie's suggestion provides Paul and Gordon with the impetus to engage in a secret venture. Fiona plays the good samaritan to a lone mother.
David's trip to Sydney brings a nostalgic moment. A confession from Rob upsets Angela.
Devastation looms for Patricia following yet another argument with Kevin.
Fiona interferes when she realizes the consequences of Paul and Gayle's relationship. Angela discovers she was led to believe a lie.
Patricia lashes out in revenge with a possibly disastrous threat to David.
Angela's trip to Sydney turns into a nightmare when she is suddenly saddled with a bundle of problems.
Disturbing news from Fiona adds another twist to Rob's predicament. John finds himself caught in an emotional bind inflicted by Patricia.
Gordon pops an unexpected question when Barbara comes to dinner. Lynn feels trapped when she witnesses Beryl's new-found independence.
Alarming news from Jill forces Rob to tell Angela his secret. Paul is embarrassed by Gayle's recklessness.
An achievement of Lynn's meets with disapproval in the Palmer household. Paul reaches a crucial decision.
Angela proves she won't budge in her attitude towards Patricia. Jill becomes aware of Fiona's possessiveness and tries to snap her out of it.
Patricia delivers an ultimatum which has David reeling, but he is forced to cover his emotions at John and Angela's 21st birthday party.
David comes to blows with his father and puzzles everyone when he attempts to keep a secret.
David sets out to discover the truth about Patricia's admission.
Fiona farewells Jill in style and shows how much she'll miss her. Patricia's life is endangered by her state of mind.
John tries to help Patricia through her breakdown...until David tells him why it happened.
John devises a plan which could bring further heartache to Patricia.
Rosie and Barbara are alarmed by Gordon's treatment of Wayne.
John pesters Patricia's sister - the only person that can help him with his quest.
Fiona realises Kerry's anguish following a trip to the Hamilton's.
Barbara's daughter, Wendy, arrives and creates a commotion. Rob and Angela reach a decision about Domine.
Wayne lies to Patricia as part of his planned attack on Gordon.
Lynn's career creates a stumbling block for her and Kevin. Gordon is in for a surprise at the Ramberg meeting.
Wendy finds there's more to Paul than she expected. John's search comes to an end.
Barbara & Gordon, Patricia & Stephen and Amanda & Wayne all gather to watch the video recording of Dee's will reading. Berly is also summoned to watch the video. The episode ends just as Dee is about the divulge the contents of her will...
The video of Dee's will reading is shown. Patricia is furious when Stephen is completely cut out and Dee leaves assets to Beryl Palmer and Margaret.
Fiona's race against time to stop Jill considering an abortion brings her to a shattering confrontation.
Barbara is appalled to discover Stephen's 20-year-old secret, and David faces the battle of his life.
A death and a recovery follow the tragedy at Woombai.
Patricia tells Amanda that Margaret has been over there threatening to kill her.
Patricia refuses to tell Wayne where Jill is, so Wayne tells her to start packing her bags.
Wayne tells Margaret tHat from the medical records, Stephen couldn't possibly be Andy's father. Margaret tells him that she also came to Sydney to keep tabs on Patricia, and now she doesn't know where she is.
Margaret tells Wayne the only way he's going to inherit his money is if Amanda stays with him because she wants to - and that means being nice to her.
Jill's nightmare brings her to make a decision about Terry.
Wayne springs a trap, and Amanda makes a brave choice.
Wayne's scheming appears to be working, and Stephen looks like he's riding for a fall.
Wayne lands himself in a terrible predicament when he lashes out against Mitch.
Irene finds out from David that Ross is operating on Patricia and jumps into action to avert a tragedy. Meanwhile, Wayne is panicking as his actions get him into deeper trouble.
Fiona's new happiness with Barney is threatened by a shadow from his past.
David tells Patricia that the party will be a day to remember, not realising how true his words will prove to be.
Andy gets confirmation that Ross intended to kill Patricia and is determined to tell Barbara what he knows.
Karen gets terrible news about her son.
Alan reacts brutally towards Jill when he learns the truth about his injury.
Patricia finds a way to make sure that, when she goes, she won't be forgotten ... especially those who have hurt her in the past.
Alan is forced to admit his need for Jill.
Barbara makes a shock discovery about Andy.
Samantha laughs at her mother that that's absolutely ridiculous; he's so wrong for her. Caroline retorts curtly that she wasn't expecting a lecture. Samantha explains that she just feels uneasy about him. She adds that Roger is a businessman; he could be putting on an act just to keep Caroline onside. Caroline agrees that he could... but he's not; she knows when a man's got other things on his mind. Samantha sighs, ""Mother, you have one major fault: you kid yourself when you're attracted to someone."" Caroline retorts curtly, ""And your major fault is you never realise when you've gone too far."" She then suggests that Samantha finish up at the surgery and they can go to dinner. Samantha asks if Roger is going to be there. Caroline snaps, ""Considering he's got the apartment for a business meeting this afternoon, yes, he will."" As Samantha glares at her, she adds, ""And I sincerely hope you're going to wipe that acid look off your face before we get there."" She then pleads more calmly, ""Loo
Samantha is sitting with Gordon and Barbara in the lounge room at Dural. She tells them bitterly, ""I thought mum had more style. What does mum see in him?"" Gordon suggests, ""Strength of character, perhaps. He always seems to get what he wants."" Barbara, though, tuts that he's not strong; he's ruthless - and she thought Caroline was a better judge of people. Gordon points out that she went through hell when Stephen got married; maybe she just needs someone to lean on. Samantha complains that she's hardly seen her, lately; she stays with Roger most nights. Gordon points out, ""She is over 21. Who's to say she hasn't fallen in love with him?"" Samantha retorts that, if she has, she bets it isn't mutual; Roger just wants to keep her onside in the company. Barbara agrees that Roger is a very dangerous man; there's no denying that. Mary suddenly walks in and Gordon asks her if she enjoyed her walk. She replies that she did, and then asks if Wayne went out. Barbara explains that he was tired, s
Gordon asks Fiona how she heard about the auction. Fiona explains that she saw Irene and Samantha not long after she got back and they told her what had happened; she scraped as much money together as she possibly could and hired the first charter 'plane she could get her hands on. She laughs, ""Ta da! The Lone Ranger to the rescue!"" Gordon smiles, ""Just as well, because Tonto was in heap big trouble!"" Fiona, suddenly looking more serious, tells Gordon that he does have another Director besides Beryl and herself. Looking surprised, Gordon asks who it is. Fiona tells him, ""Irene. She chipped in as well."" Looking delighted, Barbara comments that it's good to know who your friends are. Changing the subject, Gordon asks Fiona if she'll stay on a few days. Beryl, though, says she's afraid she can't; she's left someone in her apartment. Gordon looks at her and Fiona explains, ""A boy I met in Singapore. He's absolutely exhausted with jetlag, so I left him to sleep it off."" At the boarding hous
At the Morrell apartment, Mary is telling Roger, ""I still think of nan; still miss her."" Roger replies that he knows what it's like - to lose someone. Changing the subject, he asks Mary if she goes out much in Sydney; dancing the night away and painting the town red. Mary smiles but tells him, ""Not really. I guess I'm not too good with people."" Roger smiles back, ""Oh, I wouldn't say that..."" Mary looks at him gratefully and tells him, ""You're nice, you know? Alison was wrong about you."" Roger muses that he's tried to talk to Alison, but she's got a story straight from Patricia's mouth and he hasn't got a hope of convincing her of the truth. He then goes on, ""Alison doesn't believe that you're Patricia's daughter, does she?"" As Mary gives him a quizzical look, he explains, ""Caroline told me."" Mary asks, ""Do you?"" Roger replies, ""From what you've said, your nan sounds like an honest person. Yes."" He then goes on, ""Looks like we both want to find Patricia: you want to find your mum and I
In Fiona's flat at the boarding house, Hung is sitting looking worried as Fiona tells him that all she wants is what's best for him - so she needs him to help her clear it up. Hung starts to say, ""My father makes all the..."" He breaks off, though, and Fiona completes, ""Arrangements?"" Hung nods, ""Yes."" He goes on, ""He gives me my passport and the address of my relatives. I do not understand how he puts the wrong address on my visa papers."" Fiona muses, ""Neither do I - unless your relatives lived in a car park."" Hung tells her, ""After the refugee camp, they'll stay anywhere to live in Australia."" Fiona says she's sorry; that was a really bad joke. She then goes on that it's because his people have been through so much that she wants to help - but he's got to help her. She then asks him if the address she showed him is the address his father gave him, because it's the one the Immigration Department gave her. Hung says, ""I do not think so. I would know it again if I saw."" Fiona checks, ""Yo
Wayne drops a couple of ice cubes into a glass of scotch on the bar at Dural. He suddenly hears a noise at the front door and dashes out into the hallway. Mary is just coming in, and she comments to Wayne that she didn't think he'd still be up. Wayne retorts that he wanted to see if she was alright. Mary mutters that of course she's alright. She heads into the lounge room. Wayne follows her and asks her if she showed Roger the photo. Mary admits, ""Yeah."" Wayne growls that he bets Roger couldn't believe his luck. Mary snaps in reply that he's the only chance she has of finding Patricia. Wayne tells her curtly that the man is ruthless and two-faced; what's it going to take to make her see that? Mary, though, cries that no one else wanted to help her, so what was she supposed to do? Wayne, calming down, puts his hand round her and sighs that it's done now; they'll just have to wait and see what happens. At Beryl's, Rod is screwing a light switch into the wall in the lounge room. At the fr
Alison cries, ""You're crazy!"" Roger, though, retorts, ""Why don't we let the police decide that, hmm, Patricia?"" He goes on, ""Did I ever tell you I was a religious man, Patricia? I am: I read the bible quite often. And you know what passage springs to mind? Exodus, Chapter 2, Verse 24: 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' You made me suffer when you killed Luke, more than I've ever suffered in my life. Now it's your turn."" Alison stares at him and asks, ""That's how you justify murder, is it? Selected bible readings?"" Roger, though, retorts, ""Who said anything about murder? You're going to jail, Patricia - eventually."" Walking over to the bar, holding the glass carefully, he adds, ""We might just play a few games first, that's all. If you agree to play, you'll enjoy that much extra freedom."" Alison snaps, ""I have no intention of going to jail. You intended killing me before; why change your mind now?"" Roger sighs, ""Alright. If you agree to play, you'll enjoy that much extra life.""
Leo is gardening in the grounds at the boarding house when Irene joins him and asks how it's all going. He replies enthusiastically that it's good. He then invites her to come and have a look at where he's going to plant some petunias, and Irene smiles, ""Lead the way!"" They head round the back, and Leo tells Irene that there'll be flowers everywhere in a couple of months! He points out the new bed, all weeded and bordered, and he indicates a compost heap he's started. Irene looks around and smiles, ""Keep up the good work!"" She then heads off inside and Leo returns to his gardening. A few minutes later, Fiona opens the door to her flat to find Irene standing in the corridor. Irene walks in and Fiona, looking at the expression on her face, asks what's wrong. Irene indicates some files she's holding in her hand and explains that she just picked them up from the hospital: Roy Keane is suffering from thyrotoxicosis. She adds, looking worried, that she should have picked it up earlier, but t
Alison is pacing the floor in the lounge room at Charlie's, as Charlie sits on the couch. Alison says, ""It has to be done without involving either of us."" Charlie comments that she can't see why Alison is so intent on having Caroline arrested: if she did murder Roger, she's done Alison a favour. Alison muses that she doesn't think there's much 'if' about it. She goes on that all they have to do is figure out a way to convince the police without putting their necks on the line. Charlie reminds Alison that she seems to be forgetting that she's the one with the best motive. Alison glares at her and snaps, ""You still think I killed him, don't you."" Charlie sighs, ""I know you didn't kill him. It's just that you've been very quick to blame others."" She then asks Alison if she can't forget about Caroline for a while. Alison agrees, ""Alright. I'll try and get more evidence."" She then suggests, ""You could talk to her - find out what she knows."" Charlie asks in exasperation how she's supposed to
As Charlie and Alison arrive back at Charlie's, Charlie comments that poor Mary looked terrified. Alison snaps, ""How would you be if they'd taken you in for questioning?"" Charlie admits that she'd be a mess. Alison mutters that she just wishes there was something she could do; if Mary hadn't gone to see Roger again, none of this would have happened. She adds, ""It's all Wayne's fault: he should have kept a closer watch on her."" Looking surprised, Charlie tells her to be fair: it's impossible to keep tabs on someone 24 hours a day. She then comments, ""Anyway, for someone who's professed no interest in the girl, you seem to be very concerned..."" Alison snaps, ""Of course I am. She is my daughter, even if she doesn't know it. I just wish I could think of a way to help."" She sighs heavily. Gordon, Barbara and Andy have arrived back at Dural. In the lounge room, Gordon is asking Wayne how the police could possibly think Mary had anything to do with it. Wayne explains that she admitted she wen
Gordon is sitting on the couch in the lounge room at Dural, looking through the mail. Barbara joins him and asks if there's anything interesting. Gordon laughs that she'll be delighted to know that they can have personal exercise mats - or a set of leather-bound classics: Crime and Punishment, Remembrance of Things Past...! Barbara muses, ""Perhaps we should buy those books for James: Crime and Punishment might teach him retribution always catches up with you!"" Gordon, though, tells her that she's forgetting one thing: in James's eyes, he's the villain of the piece. Barbara asks why and Gordon explains, ""I was always the favourite."" He adds that it's sad: people try not to have favourites, but somehow it just happens. Barbara asks how old James is now. Gordon muses, ""He must be 38 - he left home when everything was left to me."" Barbara suggests, ""Surely he knew that you were prepared to give him a share?"" Gordon replies, ""Of course, but I could never find him. And now, according to the
Brett sighs heavily, pauses and then snaps that there's no way; there's no way he's going to get mixed up in any robbery; he'll get the money some other way. Judge asks curtly, ""How?"" Brett, though, just snaps that he won't do anything criminal. Judge suggests to him that he needs more time to think, and he stands up and heads outside. Tracy tells Brett that she'll see what she can do, and she follows Judge outside, closing the kitchen door behind her. As she does so, Judge growls at her, ""I thought you'd softened him up."" Tracy assures him, ""He'll come around."" Judge retorts, ""He'd better. I've been knocking off those videos for months. Sooner or later, they're going to do a check and find a couple of dozen missing. We've got make it look like the kid's been knocking the things off, not me."" Tracy smirks, ""We'll get him. Just give me a bit more time. We'll soon have both him and his little girlfriend right where we want them..."" In the kitchen at Beryl's, Beryl offers Rod more tea. He
Leigh - who has put her daytime clothes on again - is about to march out through the front door at Beryl's when Beryl emerges from her bedroom. Leigh says tersely, ""I have to go out."" Beryl asks who was on the 'phone. Leigh, though, retorts that she can't tell her at the moment. Beryl tells her that she can't just go rushing off in the middle of the night without telling her where she's going. Leigh insists that it's alright. Beryl, however, insists that the last thing Leigh needs when she's on bail is trouble. Leigh just cries, ""I have to go,"" and she dashes out. At the warehouse, Brett looks round and starts pulling some large crates towards him. He manages to pile one on top of another one and he then then tries standing on them. Unfortunately, he puts his foot straight through the top crate, causing him to curse under his breath. Leigh's voice suddenly sails down to him through the skylight. Looking surprised to hear her there, he calls that he can't get out. Leigh asks what she ca
At Beryl's, Rod is standing in the lounge room with his arm around an attractive, blonde teenage girl. He tells Beryl, ""This is my daughter, Jessica - or Jess, as we all call her."" Beryl smiles at her and comments, ""Your father's told me a lot about you."" Jess replies, ""He's told me a lot about you, too - I think you've won a heart!"" Rod then asks Beryl if she's ready, adding that there's a little Italian place not far from there that he thought they could go to. Beryl, though, explains that something has come up, and she asks if they can eat at her place. Looking concerned, Rod asks if something's wrong. Beryl tells him that Brett seems to have got himself into more hot water; Leigh and Adam have gone to help him, but she'd like to be near the 'phone in case they call. Rod offers to go and get pizza. Beryl, though, tells him that she always has emergency rations! She adds that she's out of beer, though! Rod asks Jess if she wants to come for a ride to the pub. Beryl, though, suggests
Beryl cries, ""You're mad. Both of you."" Tracy, though, ignores her and snaps at her, ""You're going to do me a little favour: call Leigh. Get her over here."" Beryl shakes her head and murmurs, ""Oh no."" Tracy says, ""Convince her, Judge."" Holding out the metal pole, Judge threatens, ""It would be a pity if me hand slipped..."" Beryl murmurs in terror, ""Alright, alright, I'll call her - but her baby's sick; she might not want to come."" Tracy growls, ""Just get her over here; understand?"" As Beryl picks up the 'phone, Judge adds, ""And no funny business. If she calls her cop mate, all three of you will be in strife. That clear?"" Beryl just glares at him. Adam and Leigh are still sitting on the couch at Beryl's, Adam with his arm around Leigh. Leigh murmurs that it's not right. Adam asks, ""What's not?"" and Leigh tells him, ""You and me. We shouldn't have started it - I'll be going to jail in a few months."" Adam tells her, ""I'll wait for you."" Leigh, though, sighs, ""No you won't..."" She then asks,
At Dural, James is saying, ""It's back-breaking work, I can tell you. Damn risky, too."" He's sitting with Andy, Mary, Barbara and Irene in the lounge room, telling them about the mining operation in Quilpie. Mary hands him a cup of coffee as Irene comments that it sounds like quite a life. James tells her, though, that he's had a few drawbacks. Irene suggests, ""No women, eh?"" James nods, ""The other one's no grog!"" Andy asks humorously, ""What else is there?!"" James retorts, ""Money - grows on trees up there, so to speak."" Irene smiles, ""Man after my own heart!"" James asks her what she does, and Barbara tells him that Irene is a doctor. James laughs, ""A man might have to get sick!"" Changing the subject abruptly, Barbara says to him, ""How long do you think you'll be staying, James?"" James tells her curtly, ""That depends - on how reasonable everyone is."" Irene suggests that it seems a bit silly, everyone getting worked up over Woombai. James asks her if she's been there. Irene nods, ""Only th
There's silence, and James comments, ""Gone very quiet, all of a sudden, haven't you? If you're trying to think up an excuse, it had better be good."" Gordon eventually murmurs that there's no excuse. James suggests curtly that he'd better go and talk to his solicitor; see what else they've been trying to hide from him. Barbara says sourly, ""I'll have your bags ready by the time you get back."" James snarls, ""What's the matter, Barb? All the fun gone out of it, for you?"" Barbara retorts, ""The fun went out the minute you walked in."" James laughs, ""And I thought we were getting on so well together...!"" Turning to Wayne, he adds, ""And you were in it right up to your ears, weren't you. Woombai was supposed to be the biggest-losing proposition of all time, according to you."" With that, he goes to storm out. He pauses, though, and says to Gordon bitterly, ""That's a son you can be real proud of, Gordon."" He goes. Wayne immediately mutters, ""The trouble with Charlie is her tongue waggles at both
Wayne is coming downstairs at Dural with Irene, and he asks her if she's sure it's not serious. Irene replies that she didn't say that. She goes on that they can be thankful it wasn't another heart attack, but any turn as bad as that is obviously stress-induced and shouldn't be treated lightly. Wayne asks, ""But he will be alright?"" Irene replies, ""As long as he gets plenty of rest and nobody goes upsetting him."" Wayne thanks her for coming out and she goes. Wayne closes the door behind her and heads into the lounge room, where Mary is sitting looking at a book. She asks what Irene said, and Wayne tells her that she said Gordon needs peace and quiet for a while. Mary asks how he'll get that with James around. Wayne replies that, hopefully, James will ease up once he knows what the situation is. Mary muses, ""Part of it's my fault. It must be a worry for them, having to put up with me. Maybe I could help out; get a job and bring in a bit of money?"" Wayne, though, tells her that there's no
Mary is talking on the 'phone in Fiona's flat, saying, ""I didn't know anything about it - honest."" Barbara, on the other end in the lounge room at Dural, assures her, ""No one's saying you did."" Mary points out, ""James is."" Barbara, though, tells her, ""Yeah, well you leave James for the moment."" She then asks Mary if she has any idea who put the opals in with her books. Mary tells her, ""Yeah: Alison."" Barbara, looking surprised, asks, ""Are you sure?"" Mary explains, ""She told me herself: said James was going to buy some shares with them and she wants to stop him."" Barbara mutters, ""Oh my God, of all the stupid..."" Mary cries, ""James is furious. I know he's going to take it out on me somehow."" Barbara, though, assures her, ""No he won't - not when he knows the full story. You leave that to me."" Mary thanks her and the two of them hang up. Fiona then puts her arms around Mary and soothes, ""Now come on, it had nothing to do with you. We can thank Miss. Carr for this little mess."" Mary mutter
Back in the kitchen at the Campbell house, Doris is telling Rod that she could have cut her tongue out after Beryl left; all that talk about Jessica... she tried to get Beryl to stop, and change the subject, but she just went on and on. Rod assures her that no one's blaming her. Doris adds, ""If only I'd known Jess was in here listening, I would have tried to do something."" Rod asks where Jess is now. Doris replies that she's in her bedroom, adding that she's still very upset: she demanded to know whether everything Beryl said about her mother was true. She continues, ""I didn't want to say anything, but I felt I had no choice."" Rod sighs that she'd have found out sooner or later anyway. Doris murmurs that she should have been more careful. Rod, though, assures her that no one's blaming her. Doris then asks cautiously, ""Are you going to see Mrs. Palmer again?"" Rod, though, replies that he doubts it. Doris tells him, ""I know it's none of my business, but Jess will be pleased. I had a drea
James snaps, ""Get me up."" Wayne retorts, ""On one condition."" James snarls, ""Just pull me up."" Wayne, though, asks calmly, ""If I do haul you up, what's to say you'll keep your word?"" They suddenly hear a vehicle approaching. Irene is the driver, and she pulls the car to a halt and stares up at the top of the fire tower as James snaps at Wayne, ""Just get me up."" Barbara walks into the lounge room at the Woombai homestead, holding a photo. Gordon asks her where she's taking it, and she explains, ""I'm hiding it. I don't see why James should have a photograph of your father."" She puts it in a drawer in the dresser, adding, ""We can take it when we leave."" Gordon sighs that it's appalling, the way things have turned out. He goes on, ""I know why James has given Wayne that job: to come between us: anything to get under my skin - not that Wayne is making it too hard for him."" Barbara tells him, ""Darling, I am sure that Wayne is perfectly loyal to you. In fact, I'd say he's doing his damnedest to
Mary is in Chris's bedsit at the boarding house, asking Chris what he's going to do about his dad now that he can't bring him to the boarding house. Chris mutters that he doesn't know. Mary points out that Fiona does have other people to consider. Chris, though, retorts that that's a cop-out. Mary suggests that he could book his father into a motel for the weekend. Chris, though, says he's flat-out trying to make ends meet as it is. He then reaches into his pocket, takes out a note and adds, ""Look, my entire capital. I can't even take him out for his birthday."" Mary asks when it is. Chris tells her, ""Today. I wouldn't have remembered if his doctor hadn't reminded me. He said that's probably why he came looking for me; didn't want to spend the whole day with a bunch of strangers."" He goes on sadly, ""Dad threw some terrific parties for me. I wish I could do the same for him."" Mary tells him that she could lend him some money. Chris, though, retorts that he was brought up to pay his own w
James growls, ""I don't know what you're talking about, lady."" Alison, though, tells him, ""It's very simple: you killed Ben Simmonds and hid his body."" James snaps, ""Where did you dream that little lot up?"" Alison points out, ""The man has disappeared."" James, though, growls ""He could be anywhere; doesn't have to be dead."" Alison retorts, ""He is, though, isn't he? One of your so-called 'friends' told me: Duncan - remember him? You can't trust anyone these days. Now, if I was to go to the police and they started an investigation..."" James glares at her and mutters, ""It was an accident."" Alison smiles, ""Ah, but can you prove it?"" James snaps, ""What do you want? Money?"" Alison tells him, ""The first thing I want is to buy those shares. I presume you'll agree to that?"" James asks grudgingly, ""What else?"" Alison replies, ""I want you to give Gordon a fair deal on Woombai."" James laughs, ""I didn't know you cared!"" He then explains, ""I've already agreed to give Gordon a fifty-fifty partnership.""
At the Campbell house, Doris retrieves Rod's wallet from behind the plant pot in the kitchen just as Jess comes in and says, ""I just came down to get a glass of milk."" Doris says hesitantly, ""I found your father's wallet..."" Jess comments that he should be home soon. Doris, though, retorts that he probably won't be home at all tonight. Jess tells Doris that she knows she doesn't think her father will be happy with Beryl, but she thinks they should let him decide. Doris, though, growls, ""I hate the thought of him being out with her."" Looking surprised, Jess asks why. Doris retorts, ""I just do, that's all."" Jess suddenly accuses, ""You're in love with him, aren't you!"" Doris snaps, ""Of course not."" Jess, though, goes on, ""You are - and you hid his wallet so it would cause trouble between them."" Doris tells her not to be silly. Jess, though, persists sympathetically, ""It must have been awful for you, feeling that way and seeing him with other women."" Doris tells her, ""It wasn't so bad with
At the Morrell town house, Caroline unwraps some dishes for eating Chinese food and exclaims to Samantha and Chris that they're lovely. She then asks how Hung is, and Chris comments that he seemed pretty happy. He asks in turn how his dad has been, and Caroline replies that he's good; he's resting at the moment. Chris asks her if she could look after him a bit longer. Caroline asks him if he has to go out again, and he explains that he was hoping he could go and see Leo. He adds that he won't be long. He stands up and Samantha says gently, ""Give my love to Leo."" Chris says he will, and he goes. Caroline immediately comments to Samantha that it's good to see the two of them getting on so well together again. Samantha muses, ""For the moment."" Caroline tells her that she thinks they'll be very good for each other. Samantha admits, ""I wouldn't mind if he started treating me as more than a friend again..."" She then adds, ""I'm sorry for behaving so stupidly."" Caroline smiles, ""I'll forgive y
The tug of war between Heather and Beryl over Robert reaches a climax. David returns home...only to find there are more shocks in store.
Wayne makes a shock decision to save his father from ruin. Irene receives some tragic news.
Caroline bites off more than she can chew when she tries to get information out of Duncan.
Gordon's attempt to help James backfires. David settles the matter about whether or not Patricia is Mary's mother.
Gordon takes drastic action to clear his brother's name. Fiona and Irene clash over the handling of Kelly.
Irene has tragic news for Fiona. Doris takes desperate measures against Rod and Beryl's newfound happiness.
Glen rescues Wayne from the shark. Michael responds to Alison's call for help.
Susan drives Wayne over the edge. Doug finds it hard to swallow Caroline's success.
Wayne's actions result in a personal tragedy for Susan.
Beryl and Alison find they are prime suspects for the shooting of Wayne.
Investigations into the attempted murder of Wayne Hamilton result in a shock arrest.
Beryl is questioned at the police station. Janice quits her job. Gordon goes to see Wayne. Wayne tries to blackmail Susan. Beryl is shocked by the hatred in Susan's eyes for Wayne.
Beryl apologises to Susan for slapping her. Craig is forced to hide from Debbie. Beryl refuses to allow Susan to hand over her money to Wayne. Someone tries to suffocate Wayne. Beryl is arrested after Wayne points the finger at her.
Gordon decides to go to Melbourne to confront Caroline. Wayne sees a psychiatrist. Angel tells Janice he has heard from his son. Gordon accuses Caroline of shooting Wayne. Wayne thinks he might be remembering who really shot him.
Beryl gets a hard time from a few of the inmates. Alison discovers some money missing from the company and Susan confesses to gambling again. The prison top dog orders Beryl not to be touched again. Doug and Caroline get married. Wayne calls Caroline and tells her he remembers seeing her pull the trigger on the gun but she tells him it wasn't her. Beryl is shocked when she sees the face of Pam the prison top dog.
Beryl is shocked to see Pam is the spitting image of Patricia prior to her plastic surgery. Caroline tells Doug about Wayne's telephone call and Doug tells her he believes she is innocent. Andy steals some documents for Wayne. Beryl tells Fiona about Pam. Wayne demands money from Caroline otherwise he will tell the police that she shot him. Beryl gives Pam a copy of Caroline's book to read.
Alison returns from her trip and Charlie tells her about Pam. Beryl arranges for Pam to stay at the boarding house with Fiona after her release from prison. Wayne has another dream about the shooting but this time he sees Alison pulling the trigger. Pam reads the book and finds it hard to believe anyone could be as heartless as Patricia. Nick is unsure if Wayne is telling the truth about Beryl shooting him.
Alison smells a rat when she hears it's second honeymoon time for Susan and Wayne.
Things get too much for Wayne.
Pamela uses devious means to bust up Nick and Alison's romance.
Pamela finds the right tool to twist Nick around her finger.
Pamela proves she will stop at nothing when it comes to getting the man she wants.
Craig's plan to help Michelle goes off with a bang.
Andy plays Professor Higgins to Janice's reluctant Eliza.
Wayne finds a way to push Susan further under his thumb.
A strange experience throws Alison into a state of confusion.
Circumstances force Caroline and Alison to bury the hatchet.
The Alison, Nick, Pamela triangle comes to a crashing climax.
Wayne enlists Pamela's help in a conspiracy against Alison.
Doug finds himself agreeing to the request of an arch enemy.
The fur flies when Alison and Pamela clash over a man.
Wayne finds his world crumbling down around him.
Nick gives Wayne the final solution to his problems.
Pamela, Michael and Nick make a shocking discovery.
Beryl finds her marriage threatened by an old enemy.
Alison uses a psychic link to turn the tables on Pamela.
Michael gives Pamela new ammunition in her fight to win Nick.
Debbie is stunned by an unexpected offer. Caroline gives Wayne a way out of his misery.
An unexpected turn of events determines the final victor in the battle between Alison and Pamela.
An unexpected arrival saves the day for Wayne. Charlie makes a shock announcement.
Sarah finds herself with two suitors vying for her affections.
Fiona has to face a heartbreaking decision.
Beryl shocks Craig with a surprise decision.
Alison is caught out in a lie that could affect her relationship with the twins.
Tick's tea party turns into a bonanza for Wayne. Alison does some fast talking to hold on to Greg.
Danger signals start to appear in Caroline and Doug's marriage.
Tick finds his future is about to be crushed. Wayne is forced to do Alison's bidding.
Wayne puts his sinister plot against Alison into effect.
Craig makes a discovery that could change his life.
Craig makes the most important decision of his life. Caroline and Doug's marriage problems reach crisis point.
Andy's plans to romance Sarah meet with some unexpected competition.
