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00:00Previously on Shortland Street.
00:01BP's dropping, 80s to Stollock.
00:03She's got a bleed.
00:04I was the only surgeon there.
00:05You left.
00:05You jumped the gun.
00:06I'm out.
00:07She totally overstepped.
00:08I was in the toilet on my own.
00:10There was no hot young nurse with me.
00:11Your results show you're in primary ovarian failure.
00:15Oh my God.
00:16No, not, oh my God, I am not infertile.
00:18I'm so sorry.
00:24Do more tests.
00:26We can.
00:27Yes, we can do an ultrasound.
00:28We can do more comprehensive bloods to confirm the results.
00:33Great.
00:34Is that what you really want, to go through it all again?
00:36Yeah.
00:38Okay, then I need you to understand that we can do more tests,
00:42but you will almost certainly get the same result.
00:45You don't know that.
00:46The margin for error on these tests is very small.
00:50Look, the whole point of being in a fertility treatment
00:52is to improve my fertility.
00:54I won't believe it until I see the ultrasound.
00:57I'm sorry, I know how hard it is.
00:59I don't need your sympathy.
01:01Okay, well, I need you to know
01:03that they're not going to get away with this.
01:05I will make sure they're held accountable.
01:07Who?
01:09Lynch.
01:10Oh, my God.
01:11It isn't even about me, is it?
01:13You're just dying for a reason to bring Lynch down.
01:16Oh, Selina, they've brought devastating loss to so many women.
01:19What do you mean, so many women?
01:22The others.
01:24With the same result as you, from the same trial.
01:27This is a lot to pursue.
01:28Just order the ultrasound, and I'll see you tomorrow.
01:37Great choice on the breast pump, Nas.
01:40This is all the difference between, like, a 20mm haul and a 150mm haul.
01:44Our first two breast pumps had a really slack suck.
01:47It was a nightmare.
01:48Okay, two things.
01:50First, you need to make sure you have the right size flange.
01:53Gross.
01:54Now, all of this matters, okay?
01:56I'd say you'd be, like, a 30mm.
01:58You see, this is a 26.
02:00It would rip you to shreds.
02:02Secondly, you need to make sure you have a really good seal over the nipple,
02:06or it'll chew you up like an old stack.
02:08Marty!
02:09Okay, let's leave it there.
02:10No, no, look, it matters, okay?
02:12And maybe you'll thank me later.
02:13Here, look, I'll show you on me.
02:15This is more my size flange anyway.
02:17Look, Marty, Marty, stop.
02:18Look, if we have the wrong flange-y flange, whatever,
02:21you shouldn't be using it.
02:22We need to take it back.
02:24Okay, good point.
02:25Sorry.
02:26Lost the flange.
02:27Sorry.
02:28Okay, actually, this could be good for a spare anyway.
02:30Okay, sorry.
02:31I know we're going to get to work, but just one more thing.
02:33Jesus Christ.
02:34Swaddle lesson.
02:35Marty, I am lessened out.
02:38Come on, Noz.
02:39I don't need swaddle lessons.
02:40Okay.
02:41You just make a triangle.
02:44Lie the baby on its back.
02:46Tuck.
02:47I'm a pediatrician, okay?
02:49I know how to swaddle.
02:51Oh.
02:51Oh.
02:52Damn thing.
02:53It's okay.
02:54Stay calm.
02:55Baby is fine.
02:55I'm calm.
02:56I am calm, all right?
02:57And it's not a baby.
02:58It's a stupid manky doll.
03:02Have you seen my keys?
03:03Ah, prob's under all that.
03:05Well, I can take you to work.
03:08Yeah, great.
03:09Thanks.
03:11Yo, V.
03:12What fun do we have on the agenda today?
03:15I should be asking you.
03:16Are you going to throw any more surgery curveballs?
03:18Oh, I never say never.
03:21Are you serious?
03:22About Sue's?
03:24Yeah, of course.
03:25Oh, come on, V.
03:26It was just a bit of fun.
03:27No one died.
03:28Well, yeah, bro, but, you know, what about Libby?
03:30Mate, it's not like I planned it.
03:33I bet I didn't have to.
03:34I came out of the bathroom and Sue's flashing me that naughty little smile.
03:38Oh, yeah?
03:39Then what?
03:40I pulled her into the supply cupboard, gave her what she wanted.
03:45Bro, you are nasty, bro.
03:47She can't give me that look if she's not going to come through with the goods.
03:50Yeah, well, you've got to be careful, man.
03:52Why?
03:52Oh, mate, we're two consenting adults having fun.
03:54I can't see the harm in that.
03:57Is it the first time?
03:59She's been putting the vibes out for a while, but yesterday was her lucky day.
04:03Bro, you're the man.
04:04That's mean, bro.
04:05Hey, feel free to give it a crack.
04:07She's got daddy issues.
04:08You wouldn't have to try that hard.
04:09What, and take on your second-hand goods?
04:11No, thank you.
04:11Get back to me after 12 hours of surgery.
04:14I guarantee she's the one way to make you feel human again.
04:16Hey, don't knock it to your try-up, my man.
04:20What have you got on this morning?
04:26Cancel it.
04:27We need to deal with Lynch.
04:28Rachel, do you have a response plan?
04:30Have a seat.
04:31Okay, we can start with the Ministry of Health and then Medsafe
04:35and then get testimonials from the victims.
04:37We're going to need a bloody good lawyer.
04:38Whoa, whoa, whoa.
04:40Okay, Chris, slow down.
04:42Paul and I have discussed it, and I think the best thing we can do right now is sit tight
04:46and stay out of it.
04:48We're in it, whether we like it or not.
04:50If this gets any bigger, the collateral damage to the hospital will be irreversible.
04:53What about the collateral damage to the women?
04:55Permanent physical and emotional damage.
04:58We feel awful about what's happened to those women.
05:00We'll get to that.
05:01Let her finish.
05:01I feel sick about what's happened to Selena.
05:04Not just Selena.
05:05To all the women.
05:06But if we go in their guns blazing, the hospital might not recover.
05:11We just need to wait till it blows over.
05:13We are going to release a press statement.
05:16We sincerely hope that Lynch Pharmaceuticals will meet their obligations, blah, blah, blah,
05:20give them the opportunity to come forward and make it right.
05:22I don't know what your B.A. in marketing taught you.
05:24B.C.M.
05:25But here in the real world, responding with a press release is pathetic.
05:29We will try this first.
05:31Rachel, you know as well as I do.
05:32Lynch needs a firm hand.
05:34If you go in too strong, you'll blow it.
05:36I am confident this is the best way.
05:39Can you just trust me?
05:41Okay.
05:41Well, I hope you have a plan B, because when this one fails, those women will need answers.
05:47We need to get a handle on him.
05:48If anyone's going to blow it, he is.
05:50Leave Chris to me.
05:53I don't even know why I'm so upset.
05:55I wasn't even sure if I wanted a baby.
05:57I think you were.
05:58We just had so much fun talking about it, and I just feel bad for Selena.
06:01You know, this was everything to her.
06:02Yeah, it sucks.
06:03It really sucks.
06:05Bet nothing will happen to the doctors who gave her the drugs.
06:07Oh, Chris is pretty angry.
06:08He won't give up without a fight.
06:10Yeah, we'll see.
06:11Selena has an ultrasound soon, so we just need to be there for her.
06:15Support her.
06:17Anyway, I better get this breakfast to Emmett.
06:18He's grumpy enough without his blood sugar dropping.
06:26Enter at your own risk.
06:29Breakfast time.
06:31Hmm.
06:32Apparently it's slop o'clock, is it?
06:34Oh, how about thank you, Sage, for bringing me this nutritious meal?
06:38Oh, sorry.
06:39Was I not using my manners?
06:41It's all very well for you to sit up there on your high horse, but you don't have to actually
06:44eat this pig's will.
06:45Well, you know what?
06:46You don't have to either.
06:47You can go hungry for all I care.
06:49Oh, well, that's charming.
06:50You know, there are people in this world with actual problems right now, so forgive me if I can't listen
06:54to you cry about your breakfast.
06:56You treat all your patients like this, or you just save it all up for me?
06:59I'm done.
07:01He's done.
07:03Apparently we just sit here and be hungry, then.
07:11Boingle on your little nose, tickle your little toes, boingle your nose, tickle your toes, wearing my socks, nobody knows.
07:19There is a park.
07:21Okay, well, you might be a little bit self-conscious now, but that'll all go out the window once the
07:25baby arrives.
07:26You will boingle.
07:28Money!
07:30Hey, mate, you might see the baby's nose in the scan today.
07:33Wait, we're going to see the baby's face?
07:35Yeah.
07:36You guys must be so excited.
07:38Yeah.
07:39Yeah, so excited.
07:42Nice.
07:42What's your favourite kid song?
07:44I usually leave that to the nurses.
07:46Oh, come on, mate.
07:47You must know a couple.
07:49I'll have to brush up.
07:50I mean, I don't know any.
07:52You know, between us, we might make the worst parents in the world.
07:58Oi, oi.
07:59Hey.
08:00Just got back from a cheeky round two.
08:02Bro, what about Libby?
08:04And why would Libby need to know?
08:05Just save some for the rest of us, eh?
08:08Hey, boys' night in the next couple of weeks.
08:10I'll be your wingman.
08:11Yeah, you can.
08:13And Lee, you'll be scrubbed for Phil's valry section.
08:18Arlo, you'll have the same team as today.
08:19You'll take the lead.
08:20John will be underneath the test.
08:22Izzy will assist and...
08:22Sorry, Esther.
08:23After what Izzy pulled yesterday, I won't work with her again today.
08:27What happened?
08:29Arlo left the OR mid-surgery.
08:30The patient had a sudden bleed.
08:32I stepped in to save her life.
08:33Esther, I'm sure you'll appreciate it sometimes we have to slip out for a comfort break.
08:37Yeah?
08:37Yeah, when I got back, Izzy had taken over my surgery.
08:39Refused to step aside.
08:40Oh.
08:41Well, should I have just let her bleed out and die on the table?
08:43Izzy.
08:44You'll recall I arrived back as soon as the alarms went off.
08:47That is not true.
08:50Philly, you were there.
08:50Back me up.
08:51I told you not to take over.
08:53Arlo came back.
08:54He came back after the fact.
08:57Well, should I just stand there while the alarms sound and let the patient arrest?
09:01Right, Philly?
09:02It wasn't your place to step in.
09:04Thanks, mate.
09:06Izzy feels like a liability in my OR right now.
09:09I'd like her to stand down.
09:11What would you have done?
09:13If my lead surgeon returned after the alarm sounded, I would have resumed my position as surgical assistant.
09:18Yeah, but that didn't happen.
09:20Except these people are saying it did.
09:24I can't believe this.
09:28Arlo, I am sorry.
09:30I will stand you down and have a word.
09:31In the meantime, prepare for the surgery and I will find a replacement.
09:37Thanks, mate.
09:39Now you have my back.
09:44You can see here...
09:46Yeah, it's not good.
09:47...a lack of antral follicles and smaller-than-expected ovaries.
09:52Yeah.
09:53Should I continue?
09:57Selina.
09:58Could you just...
10:08Nars.
10:09I know, I know.
10:10I promise I'll stop going on.
10:12I just wanted to give you this.
10:13Everything you could possibly want or need.
10:16I think I already have everything.
10:18Well, still, it might be nice to, you know, wander around and soak it all up.
10:22Thanks.
10:22I'll think about it.
10:23Well, if you're going to go, I could come with you.
10:25I'll let you know.
10:27Okay.
10:29Sorry, who is this?
10:31We are doing the best we can...
10:35If you call me again, I'm going to the police.
10:39What's wrong?
10:41Oh, I'm fine.
10:42Who was on the phone?
10:44Someone who knows a woman at the fertility clinic.
10:48I've been getting death threats all morning.
10:50Rachel, that's awful.
10:52We should call the police.
10:53No, I can handle it.
10:54At least take a break or something and clear your head.
10:57Oh, okay.
10:58Honestly.
10:58Um, where are we at?
11:00My phone's ringing hot.
11:01Mine too, obviously.
11:03Chris is right.
11:04Maybe we should bring him in and figure it out.
11:06He's too emotional.
11:08We just need a strategy.
11:09Okay.
11:11Divert the conversation from fertility scandal to something else.
11:15Right.
11:17Seriously, take a break.
11:19I can handle this.
11:20Are you sure?
11:21Of course.
11:23Thanks, Paul.
11:24Just do what you have to do.
11:25I will.
11:27I have a plan.
11:30Thanks for coming, Warner.
11:32Yeah, you said it's urgent.
11:33What's up?
11:33Yeah, yeah.
11:34I need you to get me into surgery.
11:36Esther knows what's going on there.
11:38No, no, no, no.
11:39Not Esther.
11:39You.
11:40You're not my surgery patient.
11:42Oh, come on, man.
11:43We're the shit dad's club.
11:44We stick together.
11:45Come on.
11:45No one else is taking me seriously.
11:47There's not a lot I can do.
11:49What I can do is talk to Esther, see if she can fast track you, but you know what it's
11:54like.
11:56What the hell?
11:58Hey, but you'll talk to Esther, right?
12:07It'll all blow over soon.
12:09I mean, unless you get a chill day.
12:11Nothing like years of training to dish out paracetamol.
12:15The surgeries aren't that exciting if it makes you feel better.
12:17It doesn't.
12:22It was me, a male surgeon, a male anaesthetist, a male nurse, and not one of you stood up for
12:28me.
12:28You were in the wrong.
12:29He was gone for more than 15 minutes.
12:31In what world is that okay?
12:32It was under control.
12:34Are you that desperate to be his little sidekick?
12:37Don't put this on me.
12:38Just own it, okay?
12:40You wanted your moment to shine.
12:42If you had waited, none of this would have happened.
12:44Or you could have told Esther how it really went down.
12:46How about that?
12:48God, you are just as bad as he is.
12:50I can't believe I ever hooked up with you.
12:54I will never regret helping that patient, but I should be in surgery today.
12:58You know it.
13:03It's a cover-up.
13:04And now people are talking about a burger joint opening instead of a bunch of infertile women.
13:09This is why you don't get him involved in serious hospital business.
13:13I'm just catching up with this myself, so if you could give me a minute to get my breath.
13:17You're not totally across this.
13:18I said she could step out.
13:19I had it handled.
13:20Chris, it's been a bit of a morning.
13:21I need...
13:22You need to distract people with a burger joint.
13:24When does that leave Selina?
13:26Amanda Fleming died, for God's sake.
13:27These women aren't forgotten.
13:29But we need a strategy, and right now, this buys us time to formulate one.
13:34We need a spotlight on Lynch.
13:37And there will be, in good time.
13:39And Selina?
13:40I'll talk to her.
13:42No, you won't.
13:44He's out of control.
13:45He'll be fine.
13:46The woman he was talking about?
13:48Selina.
13:49I'll track her down, see if I can put a stop to this hysteria.
13:51No, I'll talk to Selina.
13:53I know her.
13:54You focus on the media and leave Chris and the affected woman to me.
14:05Mars, you just missed Mon.
14:07Heard the scan went well.
14:08She said the baby's got your nose.
14:10Well, it's hard to tell at this stage.
14:12They all look like aliens.
14:14Yeah, those photos can be a little bit creepy.
14:16Look, about all the bit...
14:17Sorry, you go.
14:19I just wanted to say sorry if I've been overstepping the last couple of days.
14:26Not at all.
14:27Well, I've just been at a bit of a loose end, you know?
14:31It felt nice to help, you know?
14:33Of course.
14:34So I haven't been too overbearing?
14:37No, no, not at all.
14:38Well, thank you for the distraction.
14:40And the company.
14:41You're a good friend.
14:42And you are going to be an incredible dad.
14:47Thanks.
14:51With respect, you're probably the last person she wants to see right now.
14:55Oh, thanks.
14:56It's not personal.
14:58God, today has been the worst.
15:01I feel awful.
15:04Yeah.
15:05We can't treat Selena like a problem to avoid.
15:09Trying to protect the hospital doesn't mean we don't care for Selena.
15:12But I have to keep the two separate for now.
15:16Can I speak to her?
15:18As the CEO of the hospital that's wronged her?
15:22She needs to know we haven't forgotten about her.
15:25And that's all?
15:26No pushing Paul's agenda?
15:28You have my word.
15:30Go gently.
15:31I will.
15:41Selena, I'd like to give you some reassurance.
15:47But there's nothing I can say to make this any easier for you.
15:52What's happened to you is unforgivable.
15:55And we will get you the compensation you deserve.
16:00For now, you need to take time to grieve.
16:04Please don't tell me what I need.
16:06Sorry.
16:06What I meant was, you have time.
16:12Take it.
16:15Process what's happened.
16:16And when you're ready, we will fight on your behalf.
16:21But if we go in too soon, we might blow it.
16:25And I want what is best for you.
16:27I truly do.
16:27So, if you need anything, please come to me first.
16:34You're not alone.
16:39Take care.
16:46Esther, can I talk to you?
16:47Book an appointment.
16:48What happened to you?
16:49You've got to fight harder than anyone else.
16:51Let's stick together.
16:52Yeah, I meant every word.
16:53No, you're just an honorary member of the voice club.
16:55You want me to respect you when you talk to me like that?
16:58Book an appointment.
17:01You having a nice little holiday today?
17:04Look, I'm sorry how things worked out the way they did.
17:07No hard feelings, eh?
17:09My conscience is clear.
17:10Huh.
17:13Hello, my little flower.
17:14Oh, stop.
17:16Don't stop.
17:16I think you deserve to be wined and dined tonight.
17:19What did I do to deserve you?
17:21Pick you up at seven, beautiful.
17:23Oh.
17:29Hey, V.
17:31How about that boys' night tonight?
17:33Didn't you just make plans?
17:35Yeah, a few beers first, won't it?
17:37Yeah, sure.
17:38Good to have a chat.
17:38Oh, screw the talking.
17:39I'll be your wingman.
17:41Avail yourself of my expertise.
17:43Nah, nah.
17:44Just be good to hang.
17:44Whatever you say, brother.
17:46Mm-hmm.
17:47I'm not taking a bloody laxative.
17:49I need some prune juices if you're that worried about it.
17:52You know, for a doctor who knows the repercussions, Emmett, you are pretty pig-headed.
17:56As someone who intimately knows the repercussions of me taking a laxative, Esther, you do not want to see that.
18:02Or maybe you do.
18:04Fine.
18:04I will get you your prune juice, and I'm looking into fast-tracking you.
18:07Oh, what a novel idea.
18:09Wish I'd thought of that.
18:11I really don't want to have to beg, but please stay out of trouble.
18:14Lunchtime for our favourite patient.
18:16Ah, terrific.
18:17More gag-worthy mush.
18:18What do you mean by fast-track?
18:20I mean, I'm trying.
18:23And what do you call that?
18:24It is custard and apple sponge.
18:27Are you sure?
18:28Looks more like a result of one of Esther's laxatives.
18:32Well, I can try and find you something else.
18:34Um, no.
18:35He can eat it like every other patient has.
18:37In fact, Mrs. Calder from Waterfall said it's delicious.
18:39Well, put a bow on it and give it to her for me with my kindest regards.
18:42I'm not eating it.
18:43In fact, I'm not eating any more of this crap.
18:45And neither am I.
18:46No, no.
18:46Nothing will pass my lips until I get my surgery.
18:49Fine by me.
18:50You need to be knelt by mouth for surgery anyway.
18:53No good stuff out.
18:58What were you thinking?
19:01Chris, I'm trying my best.
19:03You invaded Selina's private space and you told her not to run to the media.
19:07For God's sakes, are you going to trust me with any of this?
19:10She is vulnerable and you promised that you wouldn't push your agenda.
19:14I am juggling the well-being of those women and this hospital.
19:17And I'm doing the very best I can in a horrible situation.
19:22And you know, I would have hoped I could have lent on you for support, but clearly I can't.
19:31Hey, Marty.
19:34You want to join us for a drink?
19:35I'm finding Vili some female company for the evening.
19:37You'd be up for that, right?
19:39No, not for me, mate.
19:40Your loss?
19:41I'm good.
19:44Yeah, it's not your scene, sweetheart.
19:47See you there, V.
19:49Ew.
19:51So, Arlo left surgery yesterday.
19:53Yeah, yeah, toilet break.
19:55Yeah, I don't know about that guy.
19:57Right?
19:57Sweetheart from a total stranger is a hard no from me.
20:00He's all good, guys.
20:01There is definitely something off about him.
20:03The way he talks about women.
20:04Really?
20:05Okay, well, have either of you guys called him out?
20:07Right, well, you're both complicit, aren't you?
20:08And you need to grow up here.
20:09Well, I'm on my way to Molly's now.
20:10If it comes up, maybe I will.
20:11Maybe you will.
20:12Okay, make that a differently.
20:16Okay, well, Arlo is a freak.
20:19And Vili is weirdly obsessed with him.
20:21God knows why.
20:22Hi.
20:23I want to make you guys dinner tonight.
20:24Well, we can't.
20:25We can't?
20:26No, no, um, I booked...
20:28Oh, we're going to dinner tonight.
20:29I booked us that place in town.
20:30You know, the one with no sign but great food.
20:33Chinnery, yes, yes, yes, yes.
20:34I love a weeknight splinch.
20:36We can get a taxi.
20:37Thanks, Marty.
20:38Okay, well, you guys have a great night.
20:40Order the most expensive mocktail on the menu.
20:42Oh, I will.
20:43This is a surprise.
20:45Yeah, about time for a date night, don't you think?
20:47Absolutely.
20:48Oh.
20:49Hey, you spoken to Suze?
20:51A couple of texts I didn't reply to.
20:54Maybe you should tell her it's over.
20:55Ah, she'll get the picture when she doesn't get a response.
20:58Hey, you reckon she'd tell Libby?
21:00No way.
21:00She's probably putting on her sluttiest underwear as we speak.
21:04I'm not blowing that up, mate.
21:05Mate, what if she finds out?
21:06Well, she won't, will she?
21:07Actually, I'm...
21:08Yeah, I wanted to talk to you about that, eh?
21:09Hey, thanks for having my back on this one.
21:11I had a few psycho exes.
21:13It always takes me a bit of time to dive in, you know?
21:15You've been burned.
21:17Jesus, listen to me.
21:19Violence.
21:20Nah, nah, nah, I get it.
21:21That's shit.
21:22I know how to pick him.
21:24Anyway, moving on.
21:26What's your flavour?
21:27Take your back.
21:29You know what?
21:30Let's have another beer and we'll see how we go.
21:36Just wanted to see how you were.
21:38Any more phone calls?
21:39Not so far.
21:40That's good.
21:41I'm sure Chris has taken care of you.
21:43Thanks for checking in.
21:48Hear me out.
21:49I have been doing nothing but hear you, you and your girlfriend.
21:53We care about you.
21:54Really?
21:54Because if you cared about me, none of this would have happened.
21:57It's not fair.
21:58Oh, I'm sorry.
21:59Is today only about fear?
22:01I'll tell you what's not fair is my life, as I know, have been snatched from under me.
22:05I'm sorry.
22:06And you knew, you knew that something wasn't right about the clinic and you didn't say anything.
22:12You didn't tell.
22:13Why didn't you tell me?
22:14Oh yeah, that's right, because I'm not your problem anymore.
22:17Please don't say that.
22:20Come on, let's go for it.
22:21Don't touch me.
22:22Selena, please.
22:23Why didn't you help me?
22:25It's your fault.
22:27It's your fault.
22:31I'm sorry.
22:45I'm sorry.
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