- 1 year ago
Directed by
Geoff Cawthorn
Written by
Lucy Wigmore
Jessica Joy Wood (head writer)
Cast
Michael Galvin ... Chris Warner
Ben Barrington ... Drew McCaskill
Ngahuia Piripi ... Esther Samuels
Ria Vandervis ... Harper Whitley
Marianne Infante ... Madonna Diaz
Jess Sayer ... Maeve Mullins
Scott Smart ... Marty Walker
Courtenay Louise ... Monique Strutter
Sally Martin ... Nicole Miller
Bella Kalolo-Suraj ... Selina To'a
Theo David ... Villami To'a
Peter Burman ... Sage Stewart
Mark Hadlow ... Howard Jenkins
Paula Jones ... Viola Franklin
Mo Nasir ... Nazar Arshad
Andrew Phillips ... Shaun Russell
Jane Wills ... Phil Grayson
Produced by
Oliver Driver
Music by
William Philipson
Editorial Department
Megan Robinson ... assistant editor
Alastair Tye Samson ... colorist
Script and Continuity Department
Maggie Webster-Shadbolt ... script supervisor
Geoff Cawthorn
Written by
Lucy Wigmore
Jessica Joy Wood (head writer)
Cast
Michael Galvin ... Chris Warner
Ben Barrington ... Drew McCaskill
Ngahuia Piripi ... Esther Samuels
Ria Vandervis ... Harper Whitley
Marianne Infante ... Madonna Diaz
Jess Sayer ... Maeve Mullins
Scott Smart ... Marty Walker
Courtenay Louise ... Monique Strutter
Sally Martin ... Nicole Miller
Bella Kalolo-Suraj ... Selina To'a
Theo David ... Villami To'a
Peter Burman ... Sage Stewart
Mark Hadlow ... Howard Jenkins
Paula Jones ... Viola Franklin
Mo Nasir ... Nazar Arshad
Andrew Phillips ... Shaun Russell
Jane Wills ... Phil Grayson
Produced by
Oliver Driver
Music by
William Philipson
Editorial Department
Megan Robinson ... assistant editor
Alastair Tye Samson ... colorist
Script and Continuity Department
Maggie Webster-Shadbolt ... script supervisor
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TVTranscript
00:00Previously on Shortland Street.
00:02Our revenue isn't keeping up with our costs.
00:04So I have a proposal.
00:05That all staff waive their upcoming dividend.
00:07Before Esther was CEO there wasn't even the possibility of a dividend.
00:10How much do you make now Harper?
00:11Same as me.
00:12If I were you I'd demand a review.
00:13Otherwise you're really just Harper's PA.
00:15HOD.
00:16We all know I'm the man for the job.
00:17You're not HOD material, Drew.
00:19You've got to be kidding me.
00:20Old man Jenkins can't handle more responsibility.
00:22He's ready for the knackers yard.
00:24Oh Jesus.
00:25What the hell?
00:31Get him off.
00:34Phil?
00:35Everything okay?
00:36Does it look like I'm okay?
00:37Call for assistance now.
00:39Shit.
00:40I think I've lacerated the stomach.
00:42It's a mess.
00:43The whole pancreas head's been removed and there's so much bleeding.
00:46Hey.
00:47You got this.
00:50Is he okay?
00:51He's conscious and breathing and ED are on their way.
00:54Just focus on the patient.
00:56I'm right here.
00:57No I'm here and this is a disaster.
00:59You've got this.
01:00You know you do.
01:01You're a gun.
01:03Just breathe.
01:04Assess what you're dealing with and take it from there.
01:13Let's get a team assembled to take over in theatre.
01:16Mid-surgery Whipple's patient with possible additional lacerations.
01:24Great.
01:26Remember you're the surgeon who pulls umbrellas out of people like she was picking flowers.
01:30This is chicken feet okay?
01:32You got this.
01:35Okay I'm going to need more suction.
01:37I need to see what the damage is.
01:40That's it.
01:44Even with the divot in it's still not going to be enough.
01:46Nope.
01:47So what do we do?
01:48Either way we'll be facing mutiny.
01:50Well I've got some options.
01:52Yeah those options keep everyone happy.
01:54It's just how we sell it.
01:55Otherwise we're going to be the ones walking the plank.
01:59Sorry to interrupt.
02:01Um come in.
02:04I wanted to talk to you about the HOD role.
02:07Of surgery?
02:08Yes.
02:09Oh you know a fabulous surgeon perfect for the job.
02:12I do.
02:15You're sick of paediatrics already?
02:17You're trying to save money right?
02:19I am.
02:20So why don't I cover both HOD roles?
02:23Paediatrics and surgical.
02:25You wouldn't have to pay me as much as two HODs would cost.
02:28Plus I'd be over both departments in a more holistic way.
02:31Better for patients, better for your bottom line.
02:33You want both roles?
02:35I'm ready for another challenge.
02:37Well I'm not after a two for one deal.
02:39I am after stability.
02:42Dynamism.
02:43Experience.
02:44And I tick all three boxes.
02:46Whereas Drew has dynamism and experience.
02:48He's as unstable as they come right now.
02:50Drew is going through a lot.
02:53I know.
02:54Whereas Howard, he's got stability, experience.
02:57He's got one foot in the grave.
02:59Howard's not that old.
03:00Uh Esther?
03:01Hmm?
03:02It's Howard.
03:05His BP's 160 over 100.
03:07His heart's a way down.
03:08Okay we need to get a line in and get him to CT.
03:10Poor Howard.
03:12Looks like Drew might get the top job after all.
03:14Let's get the line in.
03:15Come on.
03:20Well nothing like a surprise gastrointestinal perforation to spice up my first Whipples operation.
03:25You've done a great job.
03:28Okay repair almost done.
03:31Phillip when you are done I've got a team on standby if you want to step out and let them take over the Whipples.
03:35You don't think I can do it?
03:37Of course I know.
03:38I'm just here to give you all the support you need.
03:40You planning on going anywhere?
03:41What?
03:42Give up my front row seat to your pancreatic odioidectomy debut.
03:46No way.
03:48Well if you stay you can call off the ring ends.
03:50Pleasure.
03:55Alright Howard let's get you through to CT.
03:57Push them lung.
04:00Depressing isn't it?
04:01What?
04:02Howard he's been here so long the only way he's going to leave this place is on a coffin.
04:05I'm stable though I hope we're through.
04:07Till the next time.
04:08There's more than much.
04:10Sorry I'm just feeling very old.
04:13When you start having strokes at work then we can talk.
04:18Hey um about the pay thing.
04:21No you're a doctor you should be paid more.
04:24You want to know how much I get paid?
04:26No.
04:27I mean I do but.
04:29We're equals though okay it doesn't matter what the pay slips say.
04:32Spoken like a true capitalist.
04:34I am not.
04:35Ah so.
04:36Excuse me I was one of the ones who helped build the co-op.
04:38Ah practically a socialist.
04:40A communist according to Drew.
04:43I think it's going to be fun doing this with you partner.
04:46Yeah it is.
04:48Okay who's next?
04:50You tell me partner.
04:53Thank you for coming everybody.
04:55Didn't have much choice.
04:58We are aware that cutting the dividend payment wasn't a popular option.
05:02Although it was necessary.
05:04We have found a way to balance the books for us and for you.
05:07It's a win-win.
05:09If it sounds too good to be true.
05:11We've found another way to make sure that there will be no staff cuts.
05:14So from now until further notice we'll be putting a stop to all overtime worked.
05:19It'll be more time with your families and certainty of work hours.
05:22So you're cutting overtime too?
05:25Well our staff are overworked so we're putting mental health first.
05:29You just found another way to cut costs.
05:31Yes it will of course mean less spending on our end but that is not the intention.
05:35Bull crap. For how long?
05:37Unsure.
05:39We need to get on top of the hospital finances and that could take some time.
05:42Well some of us need and rely on that overtime pay.
05:45And we need to be on top of our game. Refreshed.
05:48I'm trying to avoid cutting anybody here and this is our best solution.
05:51Why is the best solution always to penalise the nurses?
05:54It's not but the nurses overtime is a huge portion of our budget.
05:58And as I said we are trying to cut costs.
06:00Well it better not stay this way for long.
06:02Nurses can still go on strike you know.
06:04Understood.
06:06Alright thanks everyone for coming.
06:09You could have given me a heads up.
06:12I'm sorry.
06:14Well next time instead of gaslighting us by trying to sugar coat it just tell it to us straight.
06:19Bye.
06:31Madonna's talking about striking again.
06:34Ling is pissed.
06:36Her flatmate just moved out so now she has to stump up two people's rent until maybe someone else can move in with her.
06:43But it's not your problem though is it?
06:46The zinking hospital or Selina?
06:57Howard had a stroke.
06:59Jenkins?
07:01In the middle of an op. Bam! Just fell right onto the patient.
07:07How long has he been there?
07:09A long time.
07:12As long as you?
07:16So no overtime, no dividend, strokes and surgery.
07:21People are going to wish they had you back.
07:24I never gave them a dividend.
07:26Esther isn't giving them one either.
07:30She's trying Chris but Esther just keeps getting knocked down.
07:35I don't know how long she's going to last.
07:39But it's not your problem though right?
07:45Cool.
07:51Pay freezes, no dividend payout, negligence, staff unrest, followed by a collapse of a senior surgeon.
07:59What's next for Samuel's Shortland Street?
08:03Don't read the comments.
08:05How the hell is Howard's stroke my fault?
08:09What do you want to do?
08:11Hide under my desk.
08:13And after that?
08:14Nothing. It's just clickbait.
08:17Except it is all true.
08:19I am trying to make things better.
08:22I know. I'm just trying to prove to the rest of the world you're doing that as well.
08:26Oh also Viola Franklin's assistant she called.
08:30Rich philanthropist donor Viola?
08:33Paid for Etta Riddell's rehab Viola. She wants to meet tomorrow.
08:37Oh no.
08:38Hey might not be bad.
08:39She probably wants to pull her funding.
08:41Then it's your job to convince her not to.
08:43You know if she does we're done for.
08:45Well tomorrow you're going to wake up, you're going to put on a smile, put on a pretty dress and remind yourself that we are sales people.
08:52So you want to ditch me already?
09:03Well I'd be running both departments which means more responsibility for you.
09:07I'm not the one looking for a challenge. I came here to reduce stress remember.
09:11I thought Esther would go for it.
09:13Well she seemed pretty open to the idea.
09:16Probably shouldn't have told you that.
09:18But it is a lot for one person.
09:20I don't think so. There's a lot of crossover. It's more like one and a half jobs than two.
09:25Plus I don't have a family to worry about so I don't mind working the longer hours.
09:30I thought your sister was here.
09:31She is but she's old enough to take care of herself.
09:34Most of the time.
09:37Well it's nice to have siblings though.
09:39Yeah.
09:40Someone looking out for you. They're by your side no matter what.
09:43Yeah well for Gigi there's certainly a lot of that.
09:46So it's just the two of you?
09:47No.
09:48Is the rest of your family still in Pakistan?
09:50My parents and my brother.
09:52Oh so there's three.
09:53This isn't question time Marty.
09:56Okay copy that.
09:58My brother and I we don't get along. It's a long story.
10:02Jealous younger brother?
10:03He's older and I don't think he's jealous. In fact he does everything he can to be nothing like me.
10:09Well he can't pick your family.
10:11Or your workmates.
10:15Was that a joke?
10:16No.
10:22I gave her four milligrams of midazolam.
10:24Okay great. Let me know if this hurts okay?
10:28I just had a call from Marsha. She's not coming in.
10:31How come?
10:32She's sick.
10:33Oh great. Thank you.
10:35Anyone else available?
10:36After this week getting nurses last minute is a nightmare.
10:40Can you cover?
10:41Well I mean my shift's nearly done and Esther said no overtime so no I guess not.
10:48You just try to relax now Mrs Manoa.
10:50I'll have to check on you soon okay?
10:52May.
10:54You're HOD.
10:56So?
10:57Well it means the buck stops with you.
10:59Paid or unpaid we have a responsibility to make sure the department's running safely.
11:03Are you saying I need to stay on unpaid because I'm HOD?
11:06I don't make the rules. It's just kind of how the top job rolls.
11:08Except you get paid overtime.
11:11Look it's your call obviously. You can go home if you want but we could really do with your help if you can make it work.
11:18Excuse me Maeve.
11:24You'll stay?
11:26Thank you. I appreciate it partner.
11:31No vomiting? No fever?
11:35Yeah that is strange.
11:37Are you sure he needs to come home? I am at work.
11:41Kapai I will come meet him. Thank you.
11:44He what?
11:46Yeah he's sick and he wants to come home but he's not vomiting. No fever so I don't actually know what's up.
11:51Well I can go get him.
11:52Are you sure? I do have this meeting.
11:54Yeah of course. Babe that's why you've got the power jobs. I can skive off whenever we need.
11:58Oh don't say that. I can hear everyone screaming favouritism.
12:01What favours are you promising?
12:03Early night. Cup of tea.
12:06Hot.
12:08I'll see you later.
12:11Ha just the woman I am after.
12:13More bad news?
12:15Maybe good.
12:16Really?
12:17Yeah I just got off the phone to vial Franklin's assistant. I had to push back a bit. Said you're very busy.
12:23I said I wanted to know more before the meeting.
12:25Oh I bet they love that.
12:27I don't think she's going to pull the donation.
12:29Well what does she want to talk about then?
12:31Said something about high risk high reward.
12:34Speaking in code?
12:35Yeah whatever it is it sounds very intriguing.
12:41Each ovary is now separated from the blood supply?
12:44Yep. Have you talked to Esther about the HOD role?
12:49Jump in Howard's grave.
12:51Someone has to.
12:53She's made it very clear she won't give me the role.
12:56You'd be great. Better than Naz anyway.
12:59Naz?
13:00Yeah he's gunning for paeds and surgical. HOD of both.
13:04You kidding?
13:06Nope.
13:07Cutting now?
13:09Well Naz is a great surgeon.
13:12You're great too.
13:13She's not worried about my surgical abilities.
13:16And a great leader. Having you oversee the surgery when Howard collapsed.
13:21You would have been fine.
13:23Maybe. Still I appreciate the care and attention.
13:28You still in my job?
13:31Except it's not. Yet. But it should be.
13:36When some will some.
13:43You can lean on me it's okay.
13:45Sage?
13:46Oh Maeve thank god can you please help me?
13:48Well what are you doing? Do you need the toilet?
13:51We're just waiting for Dr Thompson.
13:53Right well let's just keep you in bed for now eh? Dr Thompson won't be too far away.
13:58What's with the chair?
14:01I'm sorry I was taking Lani to see Dr Thompson. I thought he was only seeing patients out there.
14:04Well we don't move patients unnecessarily Sage.
14:06No I know I know I know and I'm sorry I'm so sorry but Rochelle asked me to clear a bed.
14:10So I was trying to be solutions based and not bother you.
14:12Because I know you're not supposed to be here and now I've had you up so.
14:15It's okay it's okay.
14:17I was also wondering if you could go to room five after this.
14:20Madam I was assessing a viral exanthem and wanted your advice.
14:23Okay here we go Lani. Dr Thompson will do that assessment for you now.
14:28I'm just sorry Maeve I know you're basically working for free.
14:31Do not remind me.
14:32Can you go home now I mean after room five?
14:34What do you think?
14:41Don't please.
14:43What?
14:45I don't need your I told you so's about Howard.
14:47I'm not going to give you any. How is he?
14:50Seriously?
14:51Yes seriously. I've been getting messages from his wife she wants to know what's going on.
14:55Well she's with him surely.
14:56Well yeah but she's out of her mind with worry so I told her I'd see what I could find out.
15:00He's fine and he's getting his MRI today.
15:03Okay well she'll be up to speed on that already.
15:05See what else I can come up with to set her mind at ease.
15:08Look the poor woman doesn't know how to take a caps lock off.
15:11It's like she's shouting every time she messages.
15:13Is he going to be okay?
15:15Okay well I just wanted to check in with you about Phil.
15:18How did she go yesterday?
15:21She was fantastic. Absolutely nailed it.
15:25Why are you so under pressure?
15:27Couldn't have been cooler.
15:28So yeah I've slotted her into a couple of Jenkins gaps.
15:31Naz and I have taken on the bulk between us.
15:33And the schedule's actually looking pretty fine for the next couple of weeks.
15:36After that I'm still happy to take on more but we might need cover.
15:40I've got to scrub in for a Jenkins job now.
15:43But I'll look again after that see what I can suss.
15:46Send you a draft schedule we can chat.
15:48Thanks. That sounds great.
15:50Oh and this isn't me campaigning for the job okay.
15:53Naz and I have been talking and we get it.
15:55Whoever you choose we're cool.
15:57Oh hey I'm sending you the draft schedule too.
15:59Let me know if it works okay?
16:01Sure.
16:03I hear you were amazing in your interrupted surgery.
16:07I got there.
16:08Drew was singing your praises.
16:10To be honest if it wasn't for Drew it would have been an absolute nightmare.
16:15And that's patient number two for the day done and dusted.
16:18Well done.
16:20You look exhausted.
16:21Oh thank you.
16:23No shade.
16:24I was supposed to be home hours ago.
16:25Well after the notes you go home.
16:27I would but apparently that is life at the top.
16:30So.
16:31Oh tension already.
16:33Love it.
16:34No tension.
16:35No of course not.
16:36Myopasage.
16:37I need a hand in here.
16:39This is Sean Russell suspected of heroin overdose found in his head.
16:42Sean Russell suspected of heroin overdose found in the Amber Bay.
16:45We could dump somebody here just like he's an unwanted dog or something.
16:48He is going to need two milligrams of naloxone.
16:50On it.
16:56Right.
16:57You ready?
17:00Bastards.
17:01Get off me.
17:02Let me go.
17:03Security.
17:04Hey Sean it's okay you're in hospital.
17:06You've had an overdose.
17:07Bitch.
17:08We're just trying to help you Sean.
17:09Piss off I don't want to be here.
17:10No one does buddy but it's either here or outside where we found you.
17:12I don't want your help.
17:13Christ Sean no we need you to stay.
17:15And if you just stay.
17:16Correct.
17:17Right I'm going to get a wheelchair.
17:18Okay.
17:19Let's go.
17:20Go where?
17:22Let's go.
17:23You're still standing.
17:24Wait wait wait.
17:25Alright here we go.
17:26Here we go.
17:27Easy lovey.
17:29What the hell?
17:30Naloxone's like going into withdrawal.
17:32Alright let's get him back to bed.
17:40And you're sure he's okay?
17:42There's no temperature?
17:43Nope nothing.
17:44He's just playing in his room with his toys.
17:46And he's eating?
17:47Yeah he seems to be.
17:48He's been asking for you though.
17:51Well I will try not to get home too late.
17:53I think he's just missing us you know.
17:55Home.
17:56Well I miss him too.
17:57Yeah I know I know.
17:58It wasn't a dig.
17:59I know.
18:00Um thank you.
18:01Give him a big hug from Mama.
18:03Will do.
18:04Bye.
18:07You want to see me?
18:09I did.
18:10Um Phil said that you helped her through a surgery after Howard's collapse.
18:15She did all the work.
18:16I was just the sounding board.
18:18That's not how she put it.
18:19She said that you were a pillar of strength and the best mentor she's ever had.
18:24Wow I try.
18:26I didn't ask her to say that by the way.
18:28I know.
18:30How are you?
18:31Really?
18:33Guilty.
18:34Gutted.
18:36Broken.
18:38But despite all that I really think I'm the best person for the job.
18:42Why?
18:43Because I'm a highly experienced surgeon with a broad range of skills.
18:47This is true.
18:49What else?
18:51I'm a great teacher.
18:52Registrars love working with me.
18:54Mmhmm.
18:55I can do the job Esther.
18:58It's not just about the money.
18:59I know I seem money focused but I care about this place.
19:02I care about our patients.
19:03And I think I can make a big difference to the way this department's run.
19:08Look I need a calm and stable presence at the helm Drew.
19:15I mean you could do this job.
19:17You would be fantastic.
19:18I just don't want you to rush into too much work too soon and regret it.
19:21I know.
19:23But working hard, focusing on something else.
19:26That's what I need.
19:29Okay.
19:31Well the job is yours.
19:34Really?
19:35Mmhmm.
19:36Congratulations.
19:38Yes!
19:40Thanks Esther.
19:41You won't regret it.
19:43Right he should be calmer now.
19:45Maybe check on him later.
19:46Make sure he's not getting agitated.
19:48Sure.
19:50All good?
19:51Yeah.
19:52And are we all good?
19:53Yeah sure.
19:55No tension?
19:57Do I seem tense?
19:58No.
19:59Yeah?
20:00No I'm good.
20:01Good.
20:02I just don't want us to get off on the wrong foot.
20:04No of course not.
20:05I wasn't trying to tell you what to do before to stay.
20:08Right.
20:09It's your call.
20:10Obviously.
20:11Was it?
20:12Yes.
20:13Of course.
20:14I'm glad you're here.
20:15Yeah well it's nothing like chasing after an abusive addict for the love of it.
20:19I will talk to Esther about your overtime.
20:21I think that'd be a good idea.
20:23Okay.
20:24Why don't you head off?
20:25Is that okay with you?
20:26Of course.
20:27You don't need to ask me.
20:28Great.
20:29Well I will see you tomorrow.
20:31See ya.
20:32See ya.
20:34So what did you want to discuss Mrs Franklin?
20:37Viola please.
20:38Of course.
20:39I know you're busy so I won't take up too much of your valuable time.
20:43It's no problem.
20:44I saw the article in the paper.
20:46Right.
20:47The hospital appears to be in a bad way.
20:50Well the finances aren't looking good and you've lost a few donors.
20:54No doubt that's challenging.
20:56I know a thing or two about challenges.
20:58I have brain cancer.
21:01I'm sorry to hear that.
21:02I hope you're getting treatment.
21:04It's terminal.
21:05Oh.
21:06I've been at St Cass.
21:08But I've reached the limit on treatments that won't make my life miserable.
21:12They say it's inoperable.
21:14I'm very sorry to hear that.
21:16If there's anything I can do to help or refer you to...
21:19We can help each other.
21:21I'm sorry?
21:22I'm prepared to give the hospital a sizable donation in addition to my usual to get you back on track.
21:29Well that's very kind of you.
21:31Well I don't want to see the hospital go to rack and ruin.
21:33Not after all the work the Warners have put into it.
21:37No. Neither do I.
21:38And for your part in the proceedings.
21:41What do you have in mind?
21:43An operation.
21:46I thought you said St Cass deemed inoperable.
21:48I've looked into it.
21:49It's risky but it's not impossible.
21:52If they said it's inoperable it usually...
21:54I want Chris Warner to do the surgery.
21:56He operated so successfully on young Etta Adele recently.
22:00I'd like him to try and fix it.
22:03Chris?
22:04Chris and only Chris.
22:06If you can get that for me I can make all your money worries disappear.
22:11Have him do the surgery and Shortland Street gets ten million dollars.
22:26For more information visit www.fema.gov
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