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Rachel’s brother Brad wages a frantic battle to save his sister’s life. Lucas and Lee’s big secret is finally exposed.
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00:28I'm so scared,
00:29and I hate the thought of her being alone at a time like this.
00:33I mean, the last thing I wanted was for her to leave,
00:35but I just didn't know how else to get through to her.
00:38No, I understand why you had to make that call,
00:39and I don't want you blaming yourself for any of this, OK?
00:42Well, I'm just glad that you could come.
00:44Hope you're not putting off anything important to be here.
00:46No, not at all.
00:47I've got a few weeks off, and besides, she's my sister.
00:51There's nowhere else I've been.
00:52Yeah.
00:53Sorry, I'm just going to give this to PJ.
00:58Feel like another cuppa?
00:59Yeah, I won't say nothing.
01:02Leah said you were living in a city.
01:04Yeah, but I've just moved back from Minkipara.
01:08It's NWA, right on the edge of the desert.
01:10Oh, wow, sounds beautiful.
01:12Yeah, it's a fantastic place.
01:13Great community, mostly Indigenous.
01:15I was only supposed to be there for a term,
01:17but I ended up staying for about five years.
01:19Oh, you're a teacher?
01:21Yeah, assistant principal.
01:22What a coincidence, so am I.
01:24Really?
01:24Yeah, oh, well, acting principal for the time being.
01:27What made you leave?
01:29Oh, just with losing mum and everything,
01:32it seemed like the right time for change.
01:34So what's your new school like?
01:36I'm taking a break from teaching, too.
01:38Look, I just remembered I left my phone in the car.
01:41I might just grab it, just in case Rachel tries to call.
01:43Sure.
01:56Mattie, you've hardly touched your lunch.
01:58You have to eat to keep up the strength.
02:01I'm not hungry.
02:04I know you're worried about Kit and Robbie.
02:06We all are.
02:07But you have to look after yourself as well.
02:10I will, I promise.
02:14Maybe we should give Alf a call on the way to the hospital
02:17and get an update on the search.
02:19Well, we can, but you know that he'd ring if he heard anything.
02:21I know, but it wouldn't hurt.
02:23Maybe while we're away, you can get things ready for school.
02:26Everything's been taken care of, Mum.
02:27Can you please stop worrying?
02:28Are you sure you're up for this, love?
02:30Yeah.
02:30School's going to be good for me, OK?
02:31I'll take my mind off things.
02:38So, do you want to hit the surf club for a while?
02:40Wouldn't you rather take your girlfriend, Lee?
02:42No, I already told you there's nothing going on between us.
02:45Whatever.
02:47I'd tell you if I could, but it's complicated.
02:51I'm sorry.
02:52Save your apology for someone who cares.
02:57Maddie, you've just got to trust me.
02:58There is nothing going on, I promise you.
03:03Oh, and I suppose that's not her texting you now either.
03:06Yeah.
03:20Hey, what happened?
03:21Mum caught me looking up some stuff about pregnancy on the net.
03:24What?
03:24So she noticed?
03:25Well, I covered and I said I was doing some research for a PD assignment.
03:30And did she believe you?
03:31I don't know.
03:33I hope so.
03:35What if she's sus?
03:36You know, she and Dad will be watching me like a hawk now.
03:39And then they're going to find out that I'm pregnant.
03:41And then they're going to hate me.
03:42Hey, hey, hey.
03:43And they're going to throw me out.
03:44No, don't worry.
03:45I'm not alone in this, OK?
03:46We're going to figure something out.
04:08Is she called?
04:10Uh, no.
04:12Hey, Brad, about before.
04:14Look, we didn't mean to pry or make you feel uncomfortable.
04:16So if you did, we're sorry.
04:18No, not at all.
04:19I'm sorry if I cut you off.
04:21I guess I am still pretty stressed about it, Rach.
04:24I never had to worry about her and Mum too much.
04:26They've always had this kind of inner strength and resilience, you know.
04:29But now the Mum's gone, maybe all bets are off.
04:31I'm sorry about you, Mum.
04:32It still doesn't seem real.
04:34And how about this?
04:36When Rach told me Mum had died, there was a moment where I was actually happy for her.
04:40Just a moment.
04:41And I know it sounds callous, but I couldn't help but thinking,
04:43at least she doesn't have to suffer anymore.
04:47In a way, we lost Mum three years ago.
04:49Before the accident, she was a force to be reckoned with, you know?
04:53She had this energy about her.
04:55This zest for life.
04:57Well, I think her kids have inherited that zest for life.
05:01Especially Rach, and I don't want to lose her as well.
05:03Look, I know I said we should wait, but I can't wait here any longer.
05:06I need to go try talking to her again.
05:09Um, Brad, wait.
05:10I don't...
05:10I'll come with you.
05:12Okay.
05:17I hope I'm doing the right thing.
05:19Well, I think you are.
05:25Rachel, it's me.
05:27I just want to talk.
05:32Rachel, please.
05:40Oh, Rachel.
05:42Oh, hang on, Rach, hang on.
05:48No, I don't.
05:49I think we should touch her.
05:50I'll call an ambulance.
05:51It's okay, I'm here now.
05:52Well done, Rach.
05:53It's okay, darling.
05:54Oh.
05:58Oh, that smells good.
05:59Yeah, Jack hates hospital food,
06:01so we've turned into Meals on Wheels.
06:03I'll save it out of him, of course.
06:04Yeah, we'll do.
06:05See you later.
06:05See you.
06:06Hey, guys.
06:06Hey.
06:07We'll leave you to it.
06:08Bye.
06:10So, um, did you hear
06:11that I'm coming back to school tomorrow?
06:12Really?
06:13That's awesome.
06:14Are you sure you're ready?
06:15Yeah, totally.
06:17Hey, wait a minute.
06:19What's, uh, going on?
06:20What do you mean?
06:21Nothing.
06:22You are, aren't you?
06:23You're back together.
06:25Well, yeah,
06:26but we're taking it slowly this time.
06:28Yeah, trying to get it right.
06:29Yeah.
06:30Oh, that's great, guys,
06:31but why didn't you tell me before?
06:33Well, just with everything
06:34that's been going on
06:35and after last week,
06:36you and Luke.
06:37Oh, don't worry about me and Lucas.
06:39I'm so over it, it's not funny.
06:41Is, uh, he about?
06:42Yeah, probably in his room.
06:44Cool.
06:47You seem a lot happier than last week.
06:49Yeah, um,
06:50I was a bit self-absorbed there for a while,
06:52so, um,
06:53I'm just trying to be positive
06:54for Robbie and Kit's sake.
06:57I'm not going to be able to hide it
06:58for much longer.
06:59Look at me.
07:00I'm a whale.
07:01Knock, knock.
07:02Knock.
07:05Knock.
07:05Knock.
07:05Knock.
07:06Knock.
07:06Knock.
07:08Knock.
07:12I'm sure Dr. Young will let us know anything
07:14as soon as he knows.
07:16This can't happen not after losing mum.
07:19Mr. Armstrong.
07:21Yeah.
07:22Is she okay?
07:23She's conscious,
07:24but still a little drowsy.
07:25We've put her on medication
07:26to prevent any further seizures, though.
07:28What caused them in the first place?
07:29She's not epileptic.
07:30Rachel had an extreme reaction
07:33to a toxic combination
07:34of excess alcohol
07:35and unprescribed medication.
07:37She's lucky you both got to her in time.
07:39So she's going to be okay?
07:40Yeah, she should be.
07:41We suspect the seizure was just a one-off,
07:43but we're going to monitor her closely
07:45just to make sure.
07:46Can I see her?
07:47She's still a bit groggy, as I said,
07:49but, yeah, go in.
08:04Hey, boss.
08:05You've got something up your nose.
08:09I'm so sorry.
08:10I don't know what's happening to me.
08:12Hey, hey.
08:14It's okay.
08:15You're all right now,
08:16and that's all that matters.
08:18I miss mum so mad.
08:20I miss her.
08:21I don't want to lose Kim as well, I know.
08:24It's okay.
08:25You're here now,
08:26and you don't have to go through this alone.
08:33So how pregnant are you?
08:34Only a few months.
08:36And you're really not the father, Luke?
08:37No, I already told you.
08:38No, no, no.
08:39Luke's just helping me out.
08:40Well, shouldn't the real father be doing that?
08:43What?
08:45It's Mr. Braeburn.
08:47Well, science teach Mr. Braeburn.
08:48He's married.
08:49He's got kids.
08:50He's a good bloke.
08:50Yeah, we used to think so.
08:53Well, I'm sorry.
08:54I'm not getting it.
08:57Well, it just sort of happened one day,
09:01and then it got more serious,
09:03but then he called it off at me
09:04when his wife nearly found out.
09:06That's when I started hanging out
09:07with Luke and those guys last time.
09:09It was long after that.
09:10I found out I found out I was pregnant.
09:13And then, like, I didn't know, you know,
09:15what to do with it.
09:16I guess I was in denial or something.
09:18Finally, I told Steve.
09:20He said that I had to get rid of it.
09:22And I said that I would,
09:24but then he took off and leave with his wife and kids.
09:26But I think he just wanted to get away.
09:29But I couldn't get rid of it.
09:31You know, I couldn't get rid of the baby.
09:34Now he is going to freak when he finds out.
09:38So he doesn't know you're keeping...
09:39Well, he's still not back from holidays.
09:42Okay, so what are you going to do now?
09:44Well, that's what we're trying to figure out.
09:46Well, shouldn't you go to the police?
09:47What he's done is illegal.
09:47Everyone in this town already thinks I'm a skank,
09:49like the police are even going to believe me.
09:51Yeah, but you can't let him get away with this.
09:52He's a teacher.
09:53He took advantage of...
09:54Look, none of that matters.
09:55All I'm worried about is what Mum and Dad are going to say
09:57when they find out I'm pregnant.
09:58It's even before Steve realises.
10:02God, this is such a mess.
10:04Just...
10:06God, this is such a mess.
10:07Just...
10:08Just take a deep breath.
10:09We're going to figure this out, I promise you.
10:11Jeez, I've got to get home.
10:13I was going to wonder where I am.
10:14I said I was just going for a walk.
10:15Are you going to be okay?
10:16No, not really.
10:18But you still have to be.
10:21Look, mate, I know you're trying to help,
10:29but this is not something you want to be getting yourself mixed up in.
10:32I owe one, Rick.
10:33I feel bad enough as it is for using her
10:35when I was going through all that stuff.
10:38I can't just write her off now.
10:39I mean, if I don't help her, nobody will.
10:42I hope you know what you're doing.
10:44All I do know is that you can't tell anyone.
10:47Not even Cassie.
10:51Righto.
10:55The more I drank, the more I slept,
10:58the less I had to think.
11:01I'm so sorry.
11:02I've put everyone through so much.
11:04Stop apologising.
11:06We're just glad that you're still with us.
11:07Yeah, thanks to you.
11:08I can't take all the credits.
11:10How was it?
11:11I reckon the ambas may have helped just a little.
11:15You're such an idiot.
11:16I'm proud of it.
11:20It's something that I'm really not proud of.
11:24I haven't organised Mum's funeral at all.
11:27It's so unfair to the rest of the family.
11:29It's okay.
11:30Leave it with me.
11:32You're going through enough right now.
11:33You don't need the added pressure.
11:38Leah.
11:40Has there been any word on the search?
11:43Sorry.
11:44No.
11:46It's been so long now.
11:50Paige.
11:52Leah.
11:53Thank God you're okay.
11:55I'm so sorry.
11:55It's fine.
11:56I'm sorry.
11:57I'm so sorry.
11:58It's fine.
12:06How is she?
12:07Pretty emotional, but doing well.
12:10Oh, good.
12:10Great.
12:11You must be so relieved.
12:12It's definitely one word for it.
12:14And thank you for everything you did today.
12:17It's nice to know that Rachel has got friends like you and Lee looking out for her.
12:20Oh, well.
12:21Turns out she's worth it.
12:23Actually, it is kind of getting late, so I might just say quick goodbye to Rachel and then I'm going
12:26to head off.
12:28Um, Brad, it was really nice to meet you.
12:31Likewise, and hopefully next time it's under a little less dramatic circumstances.
12:36About here.
12:37Bye.
12:44It'll be good having you back at school.
12:47Yeah, I just hope I don't have too much work to catch up on.
12:52Maddy, are you sure you're ready?
12:54I mean, you were pretty worked up about your burn and everything last week.
12:57And with Robbie and Kit and the others still out there, I really think it's the right decision to go
13:01back.
13:02And you really are cool about the Lucas stuff?
13:05It's over between us, which, um, means that he can do what he likes and so can I.
13:10Now, any more questions, Oprah?
13:13That's it.
13:15Here, dig in.
13:19Oh, it's about time.
13:20What have you two been doing?
13:22Washing a deputy.
13:24Nice try.
13:25I'll get it out of him.
13:26Uh, we've got to cook and we should probably get going.
13:28Oh, yeah.
13:29I'd better stop eating these then.
13:30They're all yours, Maddy.
13:32I'll see you in the morning.
13:33Great.
13:34See ya.
13:38I've, I've just got some stuff to do, sir.
14:07I'll see you in the morning.
14:17Summer rain has fallen like it's never gonna stop here.
14:21It's been ages.
14:25G'day, Sel.
14:27Oh, Mr. Stewart.
14:29Have a seat.
14:30When did he get back?
14:31About an hour ago.
14:34How is it down there?
14:35It's pretty rugged.
14:37Macklin and the other blokes are running themselves ragged.
14:40So, I'm assuming no news to report then.
14:43No.
14:46Um, I believe you had a bit of strife with poor Rachel.
14:49Yeah, oh, she's fine.
14:51Now, they're gonna keep her in hospital overnight just to be on the safe side.
14:54Yeah.
14:55And her brother's here for her, eh?
14:57Yeah, Brad.
14:59Nice bloke, is he?
15:00Yeah, he is.
15:01He's very nice.
15:05Are you all right, Sel?
15:07Yeah, of course.
15:09You sure about that?
15:11Yeah.
15:11Oh, it's, it's just been a long day.
15:13That's all.
15:15Everything's fine.
15:25All the Hollywood gossip a gal could ever need.
15:28Hey.
15:29How are you feeling?
15:31Yeah, a bit more with it.
15:32Yeah.
15:33My heart rate and blood pressure are back to normal, so.
15:36Spoken like a true doctor.
15:40Hey, thanks for being there, Bubba.
15:42Bubba?
15:43It's been a while since you called me that.
15:45Never think of it the first time.
15:46Oh, come on, I was only little.
15:48Could you remember?
15:48Those big kids were picking on me, and you walked straight up to the biggest one, kicked
15:51him in the shins, and said, leave me alone, he's my big Bubba.
15:56Oh, come on, I was only little.
15:57I couldn't say brother, it was very difficult.
15:59Hmm.
16:01Oh, the lecture that I got from Dad about how violence was no way to solve conflict.
16:06I was four.
16:09I tried to contact him, you know.
16:12To tell him about Mum, but I got nowhere, no one knows where he is.
16:18Oh, we're a tragic bunch, aren't we?
16:21Speak for yourself.
16:24Hey, um, you're going to stick around for a while, are you?
16:29For as long as you'll need me.
16:32We've got a lot of catching up to do.
16:35I really missed you.
16:36Oh, yeah.
16:39I missed you too.
16:44Does Elf want me to call him later on?
16:46He said he'd call you tomorrow.
16:47He's heading down himself to Ridgeland Falls first thing, so he'll know more then.
16:54Sorry.
16:56Hello.
16:57Oh, g'day, mate.
16:58Nice to see your appetite's back.
17:02Yeah.
17:03I'm surprised we can fit it in after all those chocolate biscuits.
17:05Oh, that's where they all went.
17:09I might go have a shower.
17:10I thought you'd already had one.
17:12Um, no, not yet.
17:14Oh.
17:15Okay, then.
17:16Yeah, well, okay.
17:17Well, if you just give us a sec, I'll send it through.
17:19Thanks, mate.
17:20Bye.
17:22It was Steve Braburn chasing Sally Fletcher's number.
17:25What?
17:26Mr. Braburn's back.
17:27Yeah, he'll be back at school tomorrow.
17:29He's cut his leaves short.
17:33Stupid things.
17:34How do you send someone's number through again?
17:36You and technology.
17:37Here.
17:40Thanks.
17:49Hey, it's me.
17:50Where are you?
17:51Look, you need to call me straight away, okay?
17:55Press off the press, mate.
17:58Everything all right?
17:58Uh, yep.
18:11Have you had any breakfast?
18:12I'll just grab some fruit.
18:15Don't mention this, Giddy.
18:19Are you all right, sweet?
18:22It's too soon.
18:23I'm fine, Mum.
18:24Stop worrying.
18:25Okay.
18:26What have you done?
18:27Um, it's nothing.
18:29I, um, I dropped my calculator behind the desk
18:31and scraped my hand getting it out.
18:33Ooh.
18:35Morning.
18:36Hey, how you going?
18:37You all set?
18:38Yep.
18:41Oh, sorry.
18:42Sorry.
18:45Have a nice day.
18:46I'll see you at school, Dad.
18:47Bye.
18:47Bye.
18:49Don't worry.
18:49I'll keep an eye on Maddie, okay?
18:51I'll see you this hour.
18:53Bye.
18:59Don't worry about those ideas.
19:01I'm not.
19:01I couldn't care less.
19:03Look, I know it's hard, but you're doing great.
19:06Better than I would be.
19:12Maddie, listen.
19:13Go talk to her.
19:14I don't care.
19:19I need to talk to you.
19:20What?
19:21Hey.
19:22Didn't you get any of my messages?
19:23What's wrong?
19:24Rayburn is back.
19:25He's going to be here this morning.
19:26No, he can't be.
19:27He's meant to be gone at least.
19:28No, Lee, listen to me.
19:29Well, what am I supposed to do?
19:31We need to tell someone.
19:32Oh, no.
19:32You promised me.
19:33No, we don't have a choice anymore.
19:35You can't say anything.
19:36You promised you.
19:36You wouldn't say anything.
19:37You have to wait.
19:38We have to figure something else out.
19:39I'll go with you to see Miss Fletcher.
19:44Come on, Lee, wake up.
19:47Wake up.
19:49Come on, you've got to wake up now.
19:50Excuse me.
19:51What's happening here?
19:52Okay.
19:52I don't know if she's...
19:54I'm ready back to class now.
19:55But it's okay.
19:55Everything's okay.
19:58I feel very good.
19:59Yeah, well, you've got a temperature to start.
20:01I think we need to get this jacket off.
20:02Luke, it's okay.
20:03Have you eaten anything this morning?
20:04She probably just needs to lay down.
20:05Luke, I think you ought to go to class too, please.
20:07No.
20:07Please.
20:08No.
20:09Are you pregnant?
20:17It's Lucas's.
20:21I'm having this baby.
20:28His ex is about to hear the pitter-patter of little lies.
20:32What the hell were you thinking, telling my dad that I'm the father?
20:34This is true.
20:35Will he lie to his father to save her?
20:37Will he lie to the girl he loves?
20:41You're pregnant?
20:41The toughest decision of his life.
20:44Luke, you cannot say anything.
20:45Tomorrow on Home and Away.