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Pained by what they’ll never have – Kim and Rachel name Lee’s abandoned baby. Lucas and Belle share their first kiss! Determined to be with Matilda, Ric tries his hardest to prove himself to Beth.
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00:00Six months or so, and then if you still feel the same about Rick, then we can talk about it.
00:04What is wrong with you? Why are you being so unfair?
00:06Darling, I'm your mother, and I have to do what's right for you.
00:09Well, no, I'm sorry, but this isn't right for me.
00:11And there is no way that you can stop me from seeing him.
00:15What are you...
00:15I'm not having some other dude's kid hanging around.
00:18My kid?
00:19I don't care. It wasn't part of the plan, so if you're keeping it, then I'm out of here.
00:27Where is she?
00:29What does it say?
00:30She's taken off with Dane.
00:32What?
00:32It says do whatever you have to do with the baby.
00:35What did security say?
00:36Well, Lee and Dane were seen leaving, but nobody stopped them.
00:38Um, what do we do now? What's going to happen to the baby?
00:41The baby's not the one I'm worried about right now.
00:43What do you mean?
00:44Well, Lee was still bleeding very badly today.
00:46I'm worried she may have a postpartum hemorrhage.
00:48But, Lucas, if we don't find her, she may die.
00:54You know we belong together
00:57You and I forever and ever
01:01No matter where you are
01:05You're my guiding star
01:11Hold me in your arms
01:14Don't let me go
01:16I want to stay forever
01:20Closer each day
01:22Home and away
01:26Well, he was definitely hungry.
01:29Okay, so this is the address that I found for Lee on file. Do you recognise it?
01:32No, that's Lee's parents' address. She's moved in with Dane and I've gone along with you where.
01:37So what do we do now?
01:38Well, I don't think we have a choice. I'm going to call the police.
01:40No, wait, wait, wait, wait. If the cops find her, then she'll be done for stealing.
01:43Lee needs urgent medical attention. The police are best equipped to track her down.
01:47Maybe I can find her faster.
01:48Lucas, we don't have time for that.
01:49Please, Rachel, Lee isn't a big enough mess as it is.
01:52Getting done for stealing is only going to make things worse.
01:54Just, like, I just need to...
01:57All right, then I'm calling the police.
01:59You won't have to. I'll find her.
02:00No, we'll find her. I'm good at the stuff.
02:02Thanks. Well, I'm...
02:03Who's going to look after this little dude?
02:05Oh, I'll do that. You go.
02:06Okay, well, we'll see you soon.
02:21Yes, yes.
02:23Are you sleepy?
02:25Oh, Dad.
02:36I didn't think you were working today.
02:37I got called in at the last minute.
02:39Well, seeing as we're all here, I think maybe you should apologise to Rick for the way that you spoke
02:43to him.
02:43Ah, Maddie, look, it's fine. Don't worry about it.
02:45No, you accused Rick of something that he didn't do. I think he deserves an apology.
02:49Beth, I don't mind.
02:50Actually, Matilda is right. I shouldn't have jumped to conclusions, and for that, I apologise, Rick.
02:56Well, hey, look, it's fine. It's fine.
02:58Matty, I'm wish we could go.
03:00Rick, we came here to hang out. There's what we're going to do.
03:02Yeah.
03:03Two carrot and apple juices, please.
03:06Certainly. Take a seat.
03:12We shouldn't have done that. It's only going to make things worse.
03:15Rick, we're not doing anything wrong.
03:16If she's got a problem with us, then that's just tough.
03:25This isn't going to be easy, you know. Lee could be anywhere.
03:27Yeah, I know it's a long shot, but we at least have to try.
03:30And we need to be fast.
03:32Any ideas where to start?
03:34Well, when I was looking for Amanda, I found nearly everything on the internet.
03:37You know, phone numbers, addresses.
03:39Yeah, see, I don't think that'll work with Lee.
03:41She wouldn't have anything registered in her name.
03:43No, but Dane might.
03:44I mean, she's moved into his place.
03:46All we have to do is find his address.
03:48Pretty clever, huh?
03:59I can't wait for the party tonight.
04:04Your drinks.
04:07Was there something else?
04:09Yes, your attitude. I don't know what you're trying to prove.
04:11Oh, I'm hanging out with my boyfriend. Is that a crime?
04:14You keep speaking back to me, and you're going to find yourself grounded.
04:17You're treating me like a child.
04:20You want to be treated like an adult, start acting like one.
04:25I can't stand this, Oscar.
04:28Oh, and in case you're wondering, I won't be home until late.
04:30Rick and I are going to a party.
04:31Oh, is that so? Where?
04:33It's here. It's just a work thing. It's something big.
04:35Well, if the bar's going to be open, I'm afraid you can't take Matilda.
04:38She's underage.
04:38Oh, I'm going.
04:40Maddie.
04:41She's not.
04:55Look, I know you're angry, but this isn't the best way to handle it.
05:00How am I meant to handle it?
05:02For the first time in ages, I'm actually happy,
05:04and she's trying to make me feel bad about it, like I'm doing something wrong.
05:07I don't think she means to. She's just being a protective mum.
05:09How can you defend her after the way that she treated you?
05:11I'm not defending her, okay?
05:13I just think the more it goes on like this,
05:14the harder and harder she's going to make it for us to see each other.
05:17Look, it's not just that.
05:18I mean, she's your mum, Maddie.
05:19You shouldn't be fighting with her like this.
05:22Look, I'm just thinking that maybe you should sit down with her
05:25and honestly tell her how you feel.
05:27She's the one in the wrong, not me.
05:28I'm not going to go back there to grovel at her feet.
05:30I'm not asking you to grovel.
05:31Look, I'm going to get ready for the party. I'll see you soon.
05:37Because she's 16, she seems to think she can do what she likes.
05:40Well, she's probably just a bit angry from the other day, though.
05:43You know, she'll get over that.
05:44But I've already apologised for jumping in conclusions about that.
05:47I only did it because I'm worried about her going out with Rick.
05:50I mean, Matilda is still at school.
05:53She has her HSC to do.
05:54Rick has a job. He can drink. He can go where he likes.
05:57He is at a different point in his life than she is.
05:59I just don't want her pushed into certain things before she's ready.
06:04Fair enough.
06:05But, you know, teenage girls, I like when it comes to boys,
06:08if you come down too hard on her bits...
06:10I'm going to push her into his arms.
06:13Yeah, but, look, I'm not saying you back off completely.
06:16I'm just saying that it's a bit of a process of give and take here, you know?
06:20You've just got to tread lightly.
06:22If you come down too hard, you could damage the relationship you have with her.
06:33I was wondering if we could have a chat.
06:36Rick, if Matilda's sent you, I already don't want to...
06:37She doesn't even know I'm here.
06:41Please, it's really important.
06:50Hey, what are you guys doing?
06:51Oh, we're trying to find Leigh. She took her from the hospital.
06:54You're kidding. With the baby...
06:56Without the baby, that's the problem. Plus, she's sick.
06:58Well, then why does she want to leave?
07:00Because her idiot boyfriend told her to.
07:03It's a long story. I'll fill you in later.
07:05Hey, I thought you were hanging with Rick today.
07:07Oh, we were, until Mum decided to be a pain.
07:09What about?
07:10Oh, another long story. Can I do anything?
07:13Um, no, thanks. We're good.
07:15Okay. In that case, I've got a party to get ready for.
07:18Any luck?
07:19No.
07:21I found a new dame's last name.
07:22Well, I've tried dork and loser, but I'm not giving us any hints.
07:26Yeah, you'd think that'd narrow it down.
07:29Hey, you're right. I totally wish that I called you yesterday.
07:33Well, don't thank me just yet. I still haven't found it.
07:36Wait, there's a Dane Ridges in Yabby Creek.
07:38Yeah, he's 72 and present at the bowling club.
07:41This is hopeless. We're never going to find him.
07:43No, when I was looking for Amanda, I ran into heaps of dead ends before I found him.
07:46Yeah, but you at least had some Leigh.
07:49We didn't even have a phone number.
07:50Wait, but that's it.
07:52What?
07:53Lee's mobile phone company. We just call them.
07:55No, no, no. They'll never give out a detail.
07:57Yeah, not to us they won't, but they'll give them out to Lee or whoever they think is Lee.
08:01You're going to pretend to be Lee?
08:03Yeah, why not?
08:04I just say that I've got to change my address details, ask them what I've got down now.
08:08It's easy.
08:09It's not illegal.
08:11Yeah, but it's not like we're doing anything bad.
08:13Besides, at this point, I don't see what choice we've got.
08:16I wanted to explain to you how I feel about Matilda, because all this tension's not getting
08:21any of us anyway.
08:24What?
08:25As you know, when Maddie and I first met, there was a connection between us.
08:29It wasn't really right for us at the time, but it never really went away.
08:33It feels like it's right now, does it?
08:36Uh, yeah.
08:38Look, Rick, I don't want to have it.
08:39Please, let me finish.
08:42Just the fact that we found our way back to each other is, to me, the most amazing thing.
08:47You know, it's like it was meant to happen.
08:50I know I keep harping on about this, but you are older than her, and I'm not just saying
08:55in years.
08:56You have much more life experience than she has.
09:00And going out with you, Maddie is going to mix in a more adult world, and I'm just not
09:04sure that she's ready for that.
09:05I know.
09:06I know that that would worry you, but I promise I'm always going to be there to protect
09:10nothing bad's going to happen.
09:13Please, look, let me prove it to you, okay?
09:15Tonight, at this party we're going to, let me prove that Maddie missing in my world can
09:19be fine.
09:20If we can do that, can you give us a go?
09:26Okay.
09:28Yes, with all due respect, I'm going to continue to see Maddie whether you want me to or not.
09:36I really, really would like you okay.
09:41Please, just give me this chance.
09:43I'll show you it'll be fine.
09:45She has to be home by 10.
09:47She will be home by 9.30, and she will not touch or drop a balcony.
09:53You won't regret this.
09:57Rick.
09:59I do appreciate you being honest.
10:11Next on 7.
10:19Hey.
10:20Hey, hey.
10:21What's going on?
10:22Where's Lee?
10:23Lee has taken off with her boyfriend.
10:26What do you mean?
10:27Yeah, she left this with the baby.
10:30Well, at least he's in a safe place now.
10:33But, you know, Lee's the one who's in danger if we don't find her soon.
10:39You.
10:40You.
10:41Hey.
10:42Yeah.
10:43Still on hold.
10:44How long is this going to...
10:45Hi.
10:46Um, my name's Lee Morton.
10:48I wanted to change my address details, please.
10:51Yeah, what have you got me down for at the moment?
10:54Right, you need my password.
10:57Um, no, I'm still here.
10:59I'm just looking through my purse.
11:01I have so many, I've got to write them down.
11:03Is it, um, Brittany?
11:07No, that's right.
11:08That's the one I want for my video store.
11:10Um, Dane.
11:11Try Dane.
11:13No.
11:14Right.
11:14Oh, hang on.
11:15Here it is.
11:16It's hot stuff.
11:18Yeah.
11:18No, great.
11:20Um.
11:21Uh-huh.
11:22Oh, look, I must have already changed it.
11:25And, um, can you read me my mobile phone number back?
11:28My friend's always telling me my phone doesn't work.
11:32Uh-huh.
11:34Great.
11:36Hot stuff.
11:37Well, it's all I could think of.
11:38It's so late.
11:39You're a legend.
11:40And you're one hell of a prank caller.
11:42All right, let's go.
11:44What are we going to call you, hey?
11:47How about, how about, Fred?
11:52Fred, Rachel, you'll scare the kid.
11:54Come on.
11:55Oh, thank you so much.
11:56No problem.
11:57Isn't Kim the best?
11:58He's my hero.
12:00Yeah, yeah.
12:01I think he likes you.
12:03Yeah, well, I like him too.
12:05Really?
12:05I couldn't tell.
12:06Hey, guys, we've got it.
12:07Well, we've got something.
12:09Dane's address is Mangrove River.
12:10Yeah, we got Lee's mobile number two, but it switched off, so I left a message.
12:14Well, well done, but I still think we should go to the police.
12:16What?
12:17We haven't even been over there yet.
12:18Rachel, you agreed.
12:19Do you think that they'll even still be there?
12:20They said that they were going to Queensland.
12:22Yes, but they would have had to go and get their clothes and stuff first, though.
12:25Just let us try it.
12:26If she's not there or if we can't convince her to come back, then we'll call the cops.
12:29Lucas, I know that you're trying to protect Lee, but her life is in danger the longer...
12:32Rachel, I know, Lee.
12:33If she's in any pain or if she's bleeding, she'll get help.
12:36That's one thing she won't put up with.
12:37Why don't I come with you?
12:38You sure?
12:39Yeah, it'll be quicker if we drive.
12:41Awesome.
12:42Cool, I'll see you soon.
12:43I'll see you later.
12:43All right, keep in touch, okay?
13:02What a dump.
13:03You sure this is it?
13:04Yeah.
13:05Last place to raise a kid.
13:07Lee, are you in here?
13:09Lee, anyone home?
13:10Luke, what are you doing?
13:10Hello?
13:11Lee.
13:15God, I can't believe this is where she's been living.
13:23She's not here, mate.
13:24Looks like most of their stuff's gone.
13:26Yeah, well, if they've had time to clear their stuff out since they left the hospital, they've
13:29kind of gotten far.
13:30Maybe we can find something to help us track them down.
13:32Luke, Luke.
13:32It's worth a try.
13:33Mate, I know you want to protect her, but like Rachel said, she needs to see a doctor.
13:37Yeah, and I told you, if anything goes wrong, she'll get help.
13:39And what if you're wrong?
13:41All right, listen, you've done everything you can do.
13:43It's time we called the police.
13:52Oh, that top looks good.
13:54Thanks.
13:58Oh, your beautiful hair.
14:01I think it looks better down with that outfit.
14:04Yeah, me too.
14:06You look gorgeous.
14:07You have done ever since you were born.
14:10Well, thanks, Mum.
14:14And thanks for not making a big deal out of us tonight.
14:17You know, it's just a party.
14:18We're not going to...
14:18I know.
14:19It's okay.
14:26Hi, Beth.
14:27I'm Tony.
14:27Hi.
14:28Wow.
14:29You look amazing.
14:30What, this old thing?
14:32Okay, so good.
14:349.30 on the dot.
14:36Have a good night.
14:38See ya.
14:40Well, that is what I call handled with care.
14:43Right on, though.
14:48All right, well, I'll put the call in.
14:50Tell Lucas I'm sorry.
14:51It's okay.
14:52He knows it's the right thing.
14:53How is he?
14:54Not great.
14:55Well, tell him to hang in there.
14:56I'm sure everything's going to work out.
14:57We'll find it.
14:58Yeah, well, I'll speak to you later.
15:00Well, there's nothing here to tell us where they've gone.
15:03I can't believe this.
15:05Go on, guys.
15:06Just head off.
15:06There's nothing more we can do here.
15:09Look at this place.
15:11You can't bring up a kid in this.
15:13Guys, maybe it's better that she's gone.
15:16But she always said that she wasn't cut out to be a mum.
15:18I just, I thought she was putting herself down, but maybe she's right.
15:23Hey, no, she's just scared.
15:24That's why she's right now.
15:26All those people in this world who would do anything to have a kid, and this one's born to a
15:30mother who doesn't even want him.
15:32How unfair can you get?
15:35Look.
15:36What is it?
15:38It's blood.
15:41Oh, my God.
15:43Lee's bleeding.
15:52It's all right.
15:53We're here bringing Matty to this.
15:55Yeah.
15:56As long as I take good care of it.
15:59Yeah, like, it's sick how fast you can just, like, punch it down the straight.
16:03Mount Panorama's awesome.
16:04Hey, you and your cousin are going to get arrested one day.
16:07Oh, well, at least we're not lightweights like someone I know.
16:09Where's your drink?
16:10Oh, I've already had one.
16:12What?
16:12That's your limit?
16:13Well, I'm taking it easy tonight.
16:15You're turning him soft, are you?
16:17Look, fine.
16:18If you go to the bar, I'll get over like your orange.
16:20That's when I like it.
16:22Does he ever talk about anything besides cars?
16:26Girls.
16:27Heard him talk about a girl once.
16:29She was in a car at the time.
16:32One beer and a vodka orange.
16:37Ah, you'd better make that a double.
16:43Well, the police understand the situation.
16:45They're doing everything they can to find them.
16:47And what about the baby?
16:49Well, we've arranged for him to be taken to the nursery
16:51where he'll be looked after.
16:53And what happens then?
16:54Well, then he'll be put into temporary foster care placement
16:57until something more permanent can be arranged.
16:59You should just answer her stupid phone
17:01or let somebody help her.
17:02Lucas, you have helped her more than anyone.
17:04Yeah, but what about that baby in there?
17:07Who's going to help him?
17:08What are they going to say?
17:09Oh, sorry, dude, your mum didn't want you anymore.
17:10You'll be right.
17:11What chance has he got?
17:12I agree, the situation is awful,
17:14but there's nothing more than you can do for them.
17:16Either of them.
17:18Okay, what about Lee?
17:19You think she'll be okay?
17:20There's a fair bit of blood there.
17:22It's okay, the police are going to find them.
17:24Hey, come on, let's go home.
17:25You've had a massive day.
17:26Yeah, good idea.
17:28Thank you for everything today.
17:30Don't worry about it.
17:31Try not to worry, okay?
17:32I'm sure everything will work out.
17:34All right, that's fine.
17:39Poor guy, he's put so much pressure on himself
17:40through this, hasn't he?
17:41Yeah, he's pretty extraordinary.
17:43I don't know many kids his age
17:44who would have done what he's done.
17:45No.
17:47I'll just get home, huh?
17:48Yeah, I'll just grab my stuff.
17:58Yeah, we can't keep calling him
18:02Little Guy or Tiger forever.
18:05Yeah, Fred.
18:07Definitely not Fred.
18:10Hey, hey.
18:12Any ideas?
18:15My kind of looks like a Joe, I think.
18:19Yeah.
18:20Yeah, he does.
18:23Little Joe.
18:37Rachel is right, you know.
18:38They will find her.
18:41You know, I thought having this baby
18:42might actually change Lee somehow.
18:45Give her something to build on in her life.
18:49Well, I guess I could have helped her see that
18:51if it stuck by her instead of dumping her
18:53on her parents' doorstep and hoping for the best.
18:56This isn't your fault.
18:59Luke, I don't know how else to say this.
19:01If it wasn't for you, Lee would be
19:02in a lot worse position right now.
19:05No, I mean it.
19:07You did everything you could.
19:09When everyone else gave up on her,
19:11you still cared enough to try.
19:13Yeah, and look what happened.
19:14Why do you think Lee came back to the bay
19:16to ask you for help?
19:18Because she knows you're the most kind,
19:20compassionate, unselfish person she knows.
19:24That goes for me too.
19:27Yeah, after everything that you've done for Lee
19:30in the last couple of days,
19:32Luke, you're amazing.
19:36Well, you're not so bad yourself.
19:38I know.
19:52It's back, and it begins next on Seven.
19:58Oh, it's 25 past.
19:59We have to go.
20:00You sure?
20:00We'll be right.
20:02You all right?
20:04Those drinks have gone straight to my head.
20:06I didn't know you were a cheap drunk.
20:08Or not.
20:09How many have you had?
20:11Like three.
20:12Hey, Party Animals, up for another drink?
20:14No, mate, we're off.
20:15See you later.
20:20What is wrong with me?
20:21At this rate, Mum will think you're really going hard.
20:24Yes, you'll know?
20:25No.
20:25How much should we be able to tell?
20:27Well, because I can't walk straight.
20:29I guess a couple of doubles will do that to you.
20:32What?
20:33I mean, those drinks I got you, they were doubles.
20:35I can't have you parking out on a big night.
20:37What kind of an idiot, are you?
20:38I mean, like, if you're going to play blackjack,
20:39you might as well go double up.
20:42If she's got a sister, maybe we could have a double date.
20:44Don't you shut up, mate?
20:45Did you ever think that I was taking it easy for a reason tonight?
20:48Well, if you can't take a joke, mate, I suppose you should go.
20:50I mean, you've got to get your girlfriend back in time for kinney tomorrow, don't you?
20:54Come here.
21:00Oh, my God, mate.
21:01You okay?
21:02Hey, hey.
21:04The weed go down with the fire.
21:07Okay.
21:09I was just hoping that maybe we could be friends.
21:13She stole her daughter's boyfriend.
21:15As far as I'm concerned, I don't have a mother.
21:18Now witness the payback that will bring her to tears.
21:21You can't mean that.
21:22And be the first to know what the witch is brewing up next.
21:25So what do you say?
21:26Tomorrow on Home and Away at 7.
21:29And be the first to know what the witch is brewing up next.