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00:08I know it's a bit overwhelming. How could you possibly know?
00:11Are you stuck in a wheelchair, wondering if you're ever going to walk again?
00:14Remy's bad mood has nothing to do with you.
00:17He isn't well, and right now he is going through the side effects of radiation treatment.
00:22I haven't had a lot of vision in days.
00:24Bins and needles, they're settling down.
00:26This has got to mean that the tumor's shrinking.
00:28Yeah, I really hope so.
00:32Remy? Remy?
00:37I think I might have felt my leg move. How do I know if it was real?
00:40Why don't we do some ops?
00:43Nothing?
00:47Guess it was just all in my head then.
00:54The reason you're still having seizures is because the tumor has grown significantly larger.
00:59I'm sorry.
01:01Radiotherapy is working.
01:05I'm always on patrol, mate, and you're not here to get a suntan. Now, come on, off you go.
01:09I've got a bone to pick with you.
01:10Hey, if this is about scrubbing that iron skillet...
01:12Oh, no, no, no, no. She's over that.
01:14Now.
01:15But she hasn't stopped raving about the lamb you cooked last night.
01:19Really?
01:19You're showing me up in my own home, mate.
01:21Oh, my pleasure. Well, I am the lamb king.
01:27Surely, you must be missing your own bed, though. Have you had any luck finding a tradie?
01:31As a matter of fact, I have. I'm waiting on a quote from some bloke I met yesterday.
01:35Great.
01:35Yeah, apparently his prices are much more reasonable than the other rip-off merchants around.
01:39Even better. You should chase that R-rookie error. Never let them think you're desperate.
01:44You are desperate. You've got no plumbing.
01:47John! I was hoping to see you.
01:49Well, that's always nice to hear. How's things?
01:52It's not great, honestly. Are you busy today?
01:54Free as a bird.
01:55Um, shouldn't you be looking for a tradie?
01:58I'm in no rush.
01:59Really? I was hoping maybe you could drop Sunny back to rehab. I'm stuck working all day.
02:03It would be my absolute pleasure.
02:05Oh, great. Thank you.
02:07Here, let me help you back.
02:08Oh, thank you.
02:10Awesome.
02:16Could your day get any better?
02:18Well, your ride share has arrived.
02:21Sorry.
02:22Eden's enlisted me to run you back to the rehab.
02:25Oh, come on. It's not that bad, is it?
02:27I'll let you choose the music.
02:29Uh, I've actually decided to stay here another night and spend some more time with Remy.
02:34Mm-hmm.
02:36Then where's he?
02:37Out.
02:40Then what's this doing here?
02:44Oh, I was, uh, I was trying to tidy up the kitchen and I just sort of gave up.
02:48I'm a pretty lousy house guest.
02:52Come on, son.
02:53I'd even come down in the last shower.
02:59Uh-huh.
03:03Excellent.
03:04Uh, I will wait a little.
03:07Perfect.
03:07I appreciate it.
03:09See you, sir.
03:10Bye.
03:12Good news.
03:14So, an old colleague of mine, top neurosurgeon, has just agreed to see you today.
03:20What happened to the doctor I was saying?
03:22He's on holiday.
03:23But, uh, don't worry.
03:25My colleague's the best you can get.
03:28Remy, this is really lucky.
03:31Lucky?
03:34She's just returned from an institute in Copenhagen.
03:36She's usually impossible to get into at short notice.
03:38Don't sugarcoat it.
03:40I'm not lucky.
03:41I'm worse off now than I was before the radiation.
03:43Which is why we just need to move to the next stage.
03:46Oh, you mean hacking at my brain?
03:48Hey, operating was always a part of this.
03:49It was just a matter of when, not if.
03:51So, we just need to operate sooner than we thought.
03:53No.
03:54Remy, I know that you're anxious.
03:56Hey, doctor.
03:56Listen, I came in for the scans, not to see your hotshot, mate.
03:59Can you just give her a chance?
04:05I've been trying to see if I can make it happen again.
04:08Levi said it's possible, but I've been trying to do the test on myself,
04:11which obviously doesn't work because I know it's coming.
04:13Yes, but what if you imagined it?
04:15What if your leg didn't move?
04:16Well, that's what I'm trying to find out.
04:18And so, can you help me?
04:20Mate, I'm not a doctor.
04:21So?
04:22So.
04:24I don't know what I'm doing.
04:25No, it's easy, mate.
04:26What you do is you hit me on the leg, and if it moves, it moves.
04:29I'll show you.
04:29Yeah, look, just say I do this, and your leg moves,
04:33and I haven't done the test properly,
04:34then you're full of false hope.
04:36Or even worse, your leg doesn't move,
04:38and then you lose all hope.
04:39Okay, okay, but please, John.
04:41You, of all people, understand what a lifeline this could be, don't you?
04:46John, I understand how difficult this new reality is.
04:50Listen, can you help me or not, John?
04:56Ah, you're avoiding going home, eh, mate?
04:59Don't say I blame you.
05:01I heard Palmer's moved into your joint.
05:02Just until the repairs are done at his place.
05:06John's still shopping around for a quote he likes.
05:08Of course he is.
05:09He's going to have to accept a price eventually, right?
05:12Don't bet on it.
05:13And don't say I didn't warn you.
05:20Oh, Remy.
05:23Has this surgeon shown up yet?
05:27Yeah, okay, I will go look for him now.
05:29Did you say where he was going?
05:30Just let me know when you find him, okay?
05:32Thanks, Sid.
05:35Cindy.
05:36Hi.
05:37Good to see you.
05:38How was Copenhagen?
05:39No idea.
05:40Barely left the hospital.
05:41Still a workhorse, I see.
05:43You haven't changed a bit.
05:44In a good way, I mean.
05:45How did you get involved in this case?
05:47Your cardiac arrest?
05:49Well, not anymore.
05:50I moved to the AD.
05:51Why on earth did you do that?
05:53Just wanted something different.
05:55Why?
05:57Well, doing the same thing day in day out.
05:59Gets old after a while.
06:00You know what it's like.
06:01No.
06:02Tell me about this tumor.
06:04Yeah, well, let's head to my office.
06:06I'll show you some scans.
06:07Now, if I don't have time for that,
06:07just take me straight to the patient.
06:08You can brief me on the way.
06:10Here's the thing.
06:11I lost the patient.
06:12Dead?
06:13No.
06:13Just go on.
06:33Hey.
06:37Levi told me about the scans.
06:40I'm so sorry, Rem.
06:42It's not your fault.
06:44Sucks.
06:47Levi's worried about you.
06:49So am I.
06:50Worrying's not going to change anything.
06:52No.
06:54Surgery could.
06:55And apparently you've got a top neurosurgeon coming to see you.
06:59I know.
07:01So, what's going on?
07:03What are you doing here instead of the hospital?
07:08It wasn't meant to go this way.
07:13Tumor was supposed to be smaller, not bigger.
07:17The surgery was dangerous before.
07:19It's even worse now.
07:23I know that you're scared.
07:27But you...
07:29You chose to fight this.
07:33You have to keep going.
07:38How about you and I go and talk to the surgeon together?
07:43Just hear what she has to say.
07:45I know.
07:48I know.
07:49I know.
07:50I know.
08:00You ready?
08:02No.
08:13I'm glad you changed your mind.
08:15I'm a great 20, thank you.
08:17Yeah.
08:19Is the neurosurgeon here?
08:21She is.
08:22She's the best.
08:24World class.
08:25Okay.
08:26Let's go talk to her.
08:28Come on.
08:32Hey, before we do go in there, probably worth mentioning, Dr. Swan can be a bit odd.
08:37What do you mean, odd?
08:38It's hard to explain.
08:39Just try to focus on what she's saying, not how she's saying.
08:42You're really filling me with confidence, isn't that?
08:47Remy, this is Dr. Swan.
08:49Cindy, this is...
08:50Remy Carter.
08:52I've been getting to know your tumour.
08:56Okay.
08:58And you are?
09:00Eden, hi.
09:01Partner?
09:02Fred.
09:03And my sister.
09:05Right.
09:06We really appreciate you coming at such short notice, Dr. Swan.
09:10Do you?
09:12Because generally, when people ask for my medical opinion, they don't run away.
09:16Sorry about that.
09:17He was just taking a quick breather.
09:19Of course, we understand you're under a lot of stress right now.
09:22No wonder.
09:23You have one of the most aggressive brain tumours I've ever seen.
09:26I'd be stressed too.
09:28Which is why we're here to talk about treatment options.
09:30Not that you have many.
09:32At all.
09:48Oh, look, you might as well go home, Johnny, if you're not going to help me.
09:51No, look, hear me out, will you?
09:53I called you rehab people.
09:54Oh, great.
09:55Well, apparently I can't make matters worse by doing this.
09:58But you have to understand, I don't know what I'm doing.
10:02So whatever the result here, you have to follow it up with your rehab people.
10:05Yeah?
10:06Yep.
10:06Yeah, yeah, yeah, I will.
10:07I will, I promise.
10:08But you'll do it, yeah?
10:09Well, if it's going to help you out, of course I will.
10:12You know I used to play the spoons in the Navy.
10:14Yeah, I doubt it, John.
10:15Yeah.
10:18Okay, just, very simple, just tap me on the leg anywhere,
10:21but don't tell me when you're going to do it.
10:22Right, right, right.
10:23Close your eyes.
10:24Okay.
10:30I can feel it!
10:36Hey, you hadn't started yet.
10:42So what you're saying is that surgery is my only option?
10:45Yes.
10:46Anything else would be a waste of time.
10:48Or couldn't you do a biopsy first?
10:50What if the tumour isn't cancerous?
10:51It doesn't matter if it is or not.
10:53It's growing.
10:54Fast.
10:56Dr. Swan's right.
10:57Soon it'll take up too much space in your brain
11:00and your critical functions will be affected.
11:02They'll be more than affected.
11:03They will outright fail.
11:04We're talking breathing, heart rate.
11:06Yeah, I get it.
11:06No, I don't think you do.
11:08The risks of surgery are nothing compared to the danger and damage
11:11that tumour is causing you right now.
11:14Okay, so you go in there and you cut it out
11:17and then it's done, right?
11:18It's not quite that simple.
11:20The surgery is complex because of the tumour's position.
11:23But you can do it, right?
11:24Of course I can do it.
11:26But the risk of complications is significant.
11:30You'd be in the safest hands with Dr. Swan.
11:32Oh, sorry.
11:33This whole conversation is pointless.
11:36No offence.
11:36Nante.
11:37I have heard all this before.
11:39This surgery could mess me up.
11:41Which is why I recommend we mitigate the risks
11:43by performing awake surgery.
11:47Sorry, awake surgery?
11:49I would operate on Remy while he was still fully conscious.
11:56There you go, mate.
11:57Thanks.
11:58Hey, maybe you were right.
12:00Maybe you just didn't do the test correctly.
12:04Yeah, maybe I didn't.
12:08But let's think, just for a second.
12:11Maybe I did.
12:14What if you never regained feeling in your legs again?
12:17How would you feel about that?
12:20How would you think I'd feel?
12:23But you could still lead a rich and fulfilling life.
12:27Like your son?
12:28Yes.
12:29Yes, he's married, he's got a job, he travels the world,
12:32he's got lots of friends.
12:34And I'm pretty sure there's a lot of other stuff
12:35he doesn't tell his old man about.
12:37This is not a done deal.
12:39We don't know if this is going to be permanent, okay?
12:41So why should I be acting like it is?
12:43Yeah, sorry, I got carried away.
12:44And do you have any idea
12:46how it feels to have no idea what's happening?
12:48All right, where no one can tell you what's going on,
12:50you've got no answers.
12:52All right, and then something like this happens
12:53and you think, maybe.
12:55You know, just, just maybe.
12:57Yeah, I know.
12:58You should never give up hope
12:59while there's a chance of recovery.
13:03Are you nuts?
13:04No.
13:05You wouldn't be able to feel a thing.
13:07You'd just be lying there in a secured head frame
13:09while I do all the work.
13:10You mean while you drill into my skull?
13:12No, for that bit, you'd be unconscious.
13:15What a relief.
13:16But when I remove the tumour, you'd be awake.
13:18Hey, and won't I be able to hear everything you're doing?
13:22The beauty of you being awake
13:23is that I can monitor your cognitive and motor functions
13:26while I operate.
13:28How, exactly?
13:30Well, get you to talk,
13:31ask you to perform a few simple tasks with your hands.
13:34That way, I can be sure
13:36I'm not poking anything I shouldn't be poking.
13:39It happens.
13:40Not often, with Dr. Swan's impressive record.
13:45Okay.
13:46I get that this sounds really creepy.
13:49Yeah, no kidding.
13:50But it could be a good option.
13:52You know, you were worried about the complications,
13:53not being yourself,
13:54not being able to play the guitar.
13:56You play the guitar?
13:57Are you any good?
13:59He's amazing.
14:00Fantastic.
14:01Bring it with you.
14:03You can serenade the theatre team.
14:05Are you serious?
14:06Yeah.
14:07Before my brain is being cut open.
14:09That way, I can ensure your motor functions stay intact.
14:24You're off to put a fire on the palmer, are you?
14:27Nah.
14:28Just going to take my stuff home,
14:30grab my board and go for another serve.
14:32Well, don't let him get comfortable.
14:33That bloke will take a free ride wherever he can get it.
14:36Yeah.
14:36All right, I'm pretty sure I got it under control.
14:39If you say so.
14:40Oh, speak of the donkey.
14:42Hey, how'd you go dropping Sonny back at rehab?
14:45Oh, I didn't get around to it, actually.
14:47Why?
14:48No.
14:49Long story.
14:50Well, did you get a chance to talk to that tradie about the repairs?
14:53Not yet.
14:54Why?
14:57I'm overstaying my wealth.
14:58John, it's not like that.
15:00I really get it.
15:01I know.
15:02House guests and fish, they go off after three days.
15:05You're right.
15:06Say what I want.
15:07I'll do the repair myself.
15:08Well, isn't that how you got into this mess in the first place?
15:12Much more experienced now.
15:13Don't be a flyman galah, Palmer.
15:15Get someone who knows what they're doing.
15:17Can't stay and chat.
15:18And don't worry about dinner for me tonight.
15:20Justin, I'll be working late.
15:24What kind of psychopath came up with the idea of being awake, anyway?
15:27Before the discovery of anaesthesia, most people were awake during surgery, and they felt absolutely everything.
15:33So, historically speaking, you're very fortunate.
15:37Yes, very, very sure.
15:38So, I will look at my schedule, and we will get you on the table as soon as we can.
15:42Hang on.
15:43I haven't agreed to anything.
15:45Excuse me?
15:46It's a lot to consider.
15:48You don't have time.
15:50Look, why doesn't Remy take the night to think about it and get back to us with a decision tomorrow?
15:55Fine.
15:58Choose wisely.
16:00Thanks.
16:10You all right?
16:13All good.
16:14All good.
16:14I'm getting someone to take me back tomorrow.
16:17Thanks.
16:19Yep.
16:19See you soon.
16:33Hey.
16:34Good to see you home.
16:38What happened to going back to rehab?
16:40Well, I thought I'd stick around and see how you went.
16:43The, uh, the radiotherapy didn't work.
16:46The tumour's growing.
16:48Oh, man.
16:49Yeah.
16:50Levi's pulled some major strings to get an excellent neurosurgeon on his case.
16:56I won't pay snow people in high places, eh?
16:58Oh, you think this is a good thing, do you?
17:00Remy.
17:00Depends.
17:01What did the surgeon say?
17:02She said, I'm screwed.
17:03Unless we get this thing cut out of my head.
17:05Which she is prepared to do as soon as he decides whether he wants the surgery or not.
17:10Hey, then what are you waiting for?
17:10Rack off, both of you.
17:23Hey, you shouldn't be drinking right now.
17:24It's not going to make things any worse.
17:26Put that away.
17:27Come sit down.
17:28What, so you two can lecture me?
17:29No.
17:30Remy, this is a huge decision.
17:32Yeah, for me to make.
17:33No one else.
17:35Go on to my room.
17:38Mate, are you kidding me?
17:39Head off, right?
17:39Did you have any idea how ungrateful you're being?
17:41At least you have an option.
17:43Okay, let's all just take a breath.
17:44If surgery had the slightest chance of getting me on my feet again, I'd do it.
17:48You couldn't keep me away from that operating theater.
17:50It's not that simple.
17:51Then explain it to me, all right?
17:52Or you could just shut me out again because you think I can't handle it.
17:54Sonny, go on.
17:55No, no, no, no, no, no.
17:56He needs to hear this, all right?
17:57Here I am with no options, none.
18:00And there you are just throwing yours away.
18:01Do you have any idea how frustrating that is for me?
18:06You have no idea what this feels like.
18:08None.
18:09Neither of you do.
18:23Am I safe to approach, or are you going to bite my head off too?
18:28Yeah.
18:29I went a little bit hard on him, didn't I?
18:32You had to know that he was going to go off, but you kept pushing him.
18:36Why?
18:36Yeah, why stand by everything that I said?
18:38It is frustrating.
18:39You know, we both know that he has no choice, but he has to have the operation.
18:45Yes.
18:47Yep, we both do know that, but...
18:52What was it really about?
18:55No.
18:57I...
18:57I know it's stupid, but...
19:00For a minute there, I, uh...
19:03I thought I could feel my legs.
19:11I, uh...
19:12I think it's time that I have to, uh...
19:16truly accept, you know, that...
19:20that this is my life.
19:33That's okay.
19:34I'll, uh, catch up with you later.
19:36Oh.
19:37Love you.
19:38Bye.
19:45Don't even start.
19:49I don't blame you.
19:50I've had a hell of a day anyone would need to take the edge off.
19:54Cheers to that.
20:01I, uh...
20:02I guess I owe you a thank you.
20:04Why's that?
20:06Look, Dr. Swannup.
20:07You're right, she's got an incredible rep.
20:11She's by far the best surgeon you could have on your case.
20:14Yeah, I know I should feel lucky, but I don't.
20:23What if I come out of this surgery and I'm not myself anymore?
20:27I'm not talking about playing guitar or riding a bike.
20:41I don't want to live like that.
20:46I understand you're scared.
20:49I'm going to be blunt with you, Remy.
20:53The size...
20:55and the rate in which that tumour is growing.
20:59you'll be gone in a month.
21:08The inescapable week.
21:11Will she escape his obsession?
21:14Get out!
21:17Will he escape with his life?
21:19Surgery could mess me up.
21:21Am I a rival or friend?
21:25And his escape will lead us to a river, boy.
21:28Why should I stick my neck out for you?
21:31Someone won't survive the week.
21:34Every day I'm fine!
21:35It's all leading to the biggest event of the decade.
21:39Brax and Ricky are back on Home and Away.
21:42I hope you know what you're doing.
21:44Yeah, me too.
21:44Next week on 7.
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