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Martha returns to Summer Bay. Charlie discovers the real reason for Roman’s disinterest. Miles lays down the law with Melody.
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00:00Previously on Home and Away.
00:01Give me one good reason why I shouldn't call the police right now.
00:05Because I'm sick.
00:06My cancer has come back.
00:09And the Citizenship Award for 2008
00:12goes to Melody Jones.
00:16It looks like our Citizen of the Year
00:18wrote Matthew Lyons essay for him.
00:26Wow. What's this?
00:28Breakfast.
00:29You know, you didn't sleep much last night
00:31and I thought you could use your strength for today, so...
00:34How could Melody have accepted that award last night,
00:36let alone all the accolades we showered upon her?
00:39I just can't believe Melody would do something like this.
00:41Well, she did.
00:43Well, I'm gonna have to get on to this before Martin gets a whiff of it.
00:47OK, that's a good idea.
00:49Morning. Something smells good.
00:53Where did you get that?
00:56Why have you been going through my stuff?
00:58I can't believe you do.
01:00It's a complete invasion of my privacy.
01:01No.
01:02Miles found that by accident, Melody.
01:04Melody Jones, don't you twist this back around on me.
01:08This is...
01:08It's not my fault and it's not what it looks like.
01:11Well, I'm all ears.
01:14Matthew forced me.
01:16He threatened me.
01:17He said he'd humiliate me in front of the entire school
01:20if I didn't do it for him.
01:21Well, then you should have come to me.
01:23I was embarrassed and...
01:27I can see it in your eyes that you don't believe me.
01:30Nobody does.
01:39Take a seat.
01:53Now, did you honestly think I wouldn't find out about this, Matthew?
01:58The fact that you cheated is not the only thing that concerns me.
02:02It's the fact that you forced Melody into doing it.
02:05I didn't force her into doing anything.
02:07Well, that's what she says.
02:08But that's another issue altogether.
02:11Matthew, I know that your parents said that you'd repeat another year
02:14if you failed another assessment.
02:16But what do you think they're going to do when they find out you cheated?
02:21This sucks.
02:22Yeah.
02:22You're right.
02:23It does suck.
02:25I'm going to make you one more deal.
02:27You hand in your essay at the end of the week with nobody else's help.
02:33And I may consider keeping this between us.
02:37Okay.
02:37Uh, yeah.
02:38Thanks, sir.
02:40Off you pop.
02:44Sir, what's going to happen to Melody?
02:46You just worry about getting your assignment in.
02:57You don't have to do this, love, if you don't feel up to it.
03:00We can go back home.
03:01You know, we can go and see Martha some other time.
03:04Alf, I know you mean well, but can you please stop fussing?
03:08Well, it'd be a lot easier if I knew what was going on with your treatment.
03:11Alright, if you must know, I'm not 100% certain that I want to do chemo again.
03:16I'm thinking maybe I want to pursue an alternative therapy.
03:19Bridget, I know chemo's rough, but it works.
03:22Yes, I know.
03:23I've been there.
03:24I've had my body pumped full of poison before and I'm just not quite sure if I want to go
03:27down that track again.
03:28Yeah, but you don't want to get mixed up in that herbal claptrap.
03:31You need real doctors, real medicine.
03:34Maybe you should talk to Rachel.
03:37That is not necessary.
03:38I can handle it myself, okay?
03:40You sure about that?
03:42Oh, please don't tell Rachel.
03:44I don't want everyone at Summer Bay to know I've got cancer.
03:48You're too proud.
03:49That's your problem.
03:51Look, I just don't want to be a burden on her or you.
03:54Anyway, you're too caring and giving.
03:56That's your problem.
03:59What sort of a bloke would I be if I didn't want you to get better?
04:03I'm going to be here for you every step of the way.
04:05We're going to get you through this.
04:07You know that, don't you?
04:11I don't deserve you.
04:18Oh, it's so good to be home and the place looks lovely.
04:22I learn how to use the vacuum cleaner when you're away.
04:23Oh, miracles do happen.
04:27Do you have any idea how much I've missed you?
04:30About half as much as I missed you.
04:35You're beautiful.
04:36It's like you're all lit up inside.
04:39Yeah, I feel much stronger.
04:41Not just physically, but emotionally as well.
04:44The counsellors at the retreat really showed me how to get rid of all the negative stuff
04:48and just focus on all the good things in my life.
04:51I like you.
04:52Hm.
04:52The most important thing is that I focus on getting well and just being as happy as I can be.
04:58Sounds like a great plan.
05:00Yeah.
05:02Knock, knock.
05:04Not too early, Abby.
05:05Hi.
05:06Come in.
05:06Oh, welcome back.
05:08Oh, don't you look terrific.
05:10Great place like me, mate.
05:13Oh, hello.
05:14So tell us about the retreat.
05:16It obviously did you loads of goodies.
05:18Fantastic.
05:18It was amazing.
05:19I met so many incredibly strong women and they were all so inspiring.
05:23Well, you're pretty inspiring yourself, love.
05:25You know, getting the proper treatment and coming out the other end.
05:28All right, let's eat.
05:30Great.
05:31Thanks for landing me in it with Copeland.
05:33I got totally busted.
05:34Oh, Matthew, I'm so sorry, but it wasn't my fault.
05:37He found the assignment in my bag.
05:39Yeah, okay, but that doesn't explain why you lied and then told him I forced you into writing it.
05:43Well, I had to give him some kind of excuse.
05:45He threatened to chuck me out of the house.
05:49Yeah, well, you owe me big time.
05:51Are you coming to lunch?
05:54No, I can't.
05:55I've got to start this assignment.
05:57Look, if I don't finish by the end of the week, Copeland will blab to my parents and then I'll
06:00repeat for sure.
06:02Don't stress, all right?
06:04I'll give you a few pointers.
06:05You'll have it done in no time.
06:06Well, what if Copeland finds it?
06:08He won't.
06:09I promise.
06:15Hey, John.
06:18Hey, John.
06:20I'm here.
06:21You okay?
06:22Yeah, fine.
06:24Okay, tell me what's wrong in five, four, three, two, go.
06:29You're not gonna like it.
06:30What?
06:32It's about nobody.
06:34What?
06:41You gave her the benefit of the doubt, so you can't beat yourself up for it.
06:44She wasn't just lying about the essay, Kirsty.
06:46Joy said she's been doing a whole lot of other things behind her back.
06:49She's been sneaking out of the house.
06:50She's been lying.
06:53I just can't help but think that I've been too wrapped up in my own problems.
06:58I should have noticed.
06:59Miles, like I said, you can't blame yourself.
07:02She's just a teenager, you know?
07:03She's acting up, testing her boundaries.
07:05I mean, we've all done it.
07:06Well, what do we do?
07:11Bridget, you'll have some chocolate mousse, won't you?
07:13Oh, no, no, no.
07:14I'm full at any way.
07:14It'll just go straight to my hips.
07:16Nonsense.
07:17You've got a terrific figure.
07:18A bit of dessert will do you good, I reckon.
07:20Colleen, if she doesn't want any.
07:22It's okay.
07:22Just leave it.
07:23Well, you tell Ralph.
07:24She doesn't have to worry about her looks, does she?
07:27Well, no, no.
07:27Of course she doesn't.
07:28There you go.
07:29Colleen, enough.
07:30Oh, all right, all right.
07:31Look, she said she doesn't want any, okay?
07:32That's it.
07:33No need to bite a person's head off.
07:36I think it's time that we've got going.
07:38So, um, thanks very much for having us.
07:40It's just wonderful to see you looking so good, Martha.
07:42I should probably give the moose and miss as well.
07:45Um, I'll hang around and give you a hand with the dishes, um,
07:48and then I'll leave you two lovebirds to yourself.
07:50It's fine, Colleen.
07:51I can do them.
07:51Yeah, you've been a huge help.
07:53Oh, all right then.
07:55See ya.
07:56Bye.
07:58Oh, love, I, uh, I almost forgot, um,
08:01Marike said not to forget to give you this, this check.
08:04She was pretty upset when you didn't ask her for the money in the first place.
08:07Yeah, I had a very long conversation with her at the retreat.
08:10Yeah.
08:11And is everything okay?
08:12You seem a bit funny back there.
08:14Well, hey, yeah, look, I'm, I'm fine.
08:16Um, it's just Colleen, you know, sometimes she worries sheep.
08:20Yeah.
08:20You know how it is, love.
08:22Not to see ya.
08:23See ya.
08:23Bye.
08:24Bye.
08:26I must say, it's good to see everyone.
08:29It's even better to have you back to myself for a while.
08:32Mm-hmm.
08:33You must be tired.
08:34Do you want to put your feet up?
08:36No, not really.
08:38Actually, I should get this cheque back to Rome and pay him back.
08:41And hey, maybe we should ask him and Charlie out to dinner as a thank you.
08:46It's a lovely idea, but they broke up.
08:50What?
08:50When?
08:51I'm not sure exactly.
08:52But I feel sorry for Charlie.
08:54The poor thing, she's so heartbroken.
08:56Well, how's Roman doing?
08:57Is he okay?
08:57Yeah, I think he's okay.
08:59Well, I guess he is.
09:00Hmm.
09:02I need to know what's going on inside this head of yours.
09:04I don't know what you're talking about.
09:06I need you to be honest with me.
09:08I am being honest.
09:10Matthew threatened me and that's why I did his assignment for him.
09:12Matthew said that it was a mutual arrangement and that he didn't force you to do anything.
09:16Then he's lying.
09:17It's not just the forgery that concerns me, Melody.
09:20I know that you've been sneaking out of the house at night.
09:24Now, what's going on?
09:26You're a smart girl.
09:27You stay away from the trouble most kids get themselves involved in.
09:30Now, it seems like you're seeking it out.
09:32I know I've been messing up lately, but I'm going to try and put things right.
09:36Well, that's good to hear.
09:38But you've been lying to me a lot lately.
09:39How do I know you're not just telling me what I want to hear?
09:41Oh, you don't know what it's like.
09:44It's just so hard and confusing.
09:47Well, just talk to me.
09:49I can't.
09:53Melody.
09:56Mel, are you okay?
10:01Thank you, but you didn't have to pay me back straight away.
10:04Well, Morag insisted.
10:06You know what she's like.
10:07It's like talking to a brick wall.
10:09We all really appreciate you making it possible for me to go to the retreat.
10:13Well, I really appreciate it.
10:15I know that.
10:16And you look happy.
10:17And healthy.
10:18Yes, I've got a way to go, but I feel good.
10:20Really positive about the future.
10:23Jack told me about you and Charlie.
10:26I'm sorry.
10:27What happened?
10:29Oh, look, it just wasn't meant to be.
10:33I suppose in a lot of ways we're very different people.
10:36And anyway, it was complicated.
10:39Well, maybe if you figured out what went wrong, then you could fix it.
10:43I don't know.
10:44Maybe it's just bad timing.
10:46Yeah, but if you had another shot at it, it could be different this time.
10:50Rowan, you've got so much to offer.
10:52I really want to see you happy.
10:57Mel, you were right.
10:58You were truly upset before.
11:00Yeah, I was.
11:01I guess you know why, don't you, Jack?
11:03What did I do?
11:04You dubbed me into Miles.
11:06No, I told him the truth.
11:08He deserved to know.
11:09I can't believe you'd be so sneaky and go behind my back.
11:11No, you're the one who's been sneaking around, Melody.
11:14Miles took you in, gave you a place to live.
11:16How could you lie to his face after everything he's done for you?
11:19I was just trying to help, Mel.
11:20Yeah, the thing is, I don't actually want or need your help.
11:24You think I'm this sad, poor, pathetic charity case.
11:28If anyone's pathetic, it's you two.
11:32She's such a nice girl.
11:33We really should all hang out more.
11:36Oi, oi, oi, settle down.
11:37I won't be sorry when these schoolies leave town.
11:45They're more trouble than they're worth, the flaming reprobates.
11:47Good to see something's ever changed, Brenda.
11:50Hello.
11:50Hi.
11:51It's good to see you.
11:53You look great.
11:54Oh, thank you, so you.
11:55Sit down.
11:56Thanks for lying.
11:57I've just come off the early shift and I feel like hell.
12:00Can I have an apple juice, please, Alf?
12:02Yeah, sure enough.
12:02Thanks.
12:03I can't tell you how much I wished you were here the last couple of weeks.
12:06It would have been really nice to have someone to talk to.
12:09I heard about you and Roman.
12:11Are you okay?
12:12I'm getting there.
12:15Actually, to be honest, I've been a real mess lately.
12:18I think the worst thing was that I just didn't see it coming.
12:22I mean, I knew we had problems, but I really thought we were working through them.
12:26So it was just wishful thinking.
12:28And I was looking after Dad all that time.
12:31Probably wasn't a lot of fun for him.
12:33Every time I saw you, you seemed pretty stressed out.
12:36But he didn't use that as an excuse, did he?
12:39No, I don't know.
12:41He didn't give me a reason.
12:42At least nothing concrete.
12:44Maybe it was just bad timing.
12:47Funny that's exactly what he said.
12:49He said that, but he used those words.
12:52I thought I must have had something to do with my abrasive personality.
12:55I think you guys just need to talk about it and work things out.
13:02Yeah.
13:03Mr. Copeland.
13:03Hey, good. I was kind of hoping to catch up with you.
13:06Mm-hmm.
13:06Can we sit?
13:07Sure.
13:08Okay, we got our student council meeting tomorrow, and I was kind of wondering what to do about Melody.
13:14What do you mean?
13:15Well, I thought she had detention.
13:17You know, after the whole Matthew Lyons assignment thing.
13:21Well, it's just that members of the student council are meant to set the example for the only students, yeah?
13:27Yeah, look, Geoffrey, I understand your concern, but being on the student council is one of the few positive things
13:32happening in Melody's life right now.
13:34I think the way she's been acting up is pretty much a cry for help.
13:38I think taking her off the school council is not going to do her much good now, would it?
13:41Yeah, well, no, she has seemed pretty confused lately, but it's hard to tell because she's so...
13:46She's so different to the way she used to be.
13:49I think the old Melody's in there somewhere.
13:51She's just finding it hard to fit in and do with the harder things in life.
13:54We've just got to support her and encourage her and help reacquaint her with the Melody she once was.
14:04Hey. How you doing? How are you?
14:07Okay.
14:10What do you want, Geoff?
14:11I just came to say hi.
14:13You know, we haven't really talked properly in a while.
14:16Yeah, um, there's a reason for that. I haven't actually wanted to talk to you.
14:21Look, Mel, I know you're going through a bit of a rough time at the moment, but I just want
14:25you to know that I'm still your friend.
14:28Okay? And if you ever want to talk about, about whatever, you can, okay?
14:35So what? You heard I was in a bit of trouble and thought that you'd come here and save me?
14:39Is that it?
14:40No. No, that's not what I meant at all.
14:43Melody, you're one of the smartest girls in the school. You've got so much potential.
14:47I just don't want to see that go to waste.
14:49And look, if there's anything you need from me, just let me know.
14:53Like what?
14:55Anything. I mean, if you want to hang out, just let me know, okay?
14:58There was actually, um, something that I wanted to do.
15:03Forget about it. You won't want to do it.
15:05No, no, no, it's cool. You name it.
15:07Are you sure?
15:08Yeah.
15:10I'd really like to go to the senior formal, but I don't have a date and I can't go by
15:15myself because I'm only in year nine.
15:18I, yeah, I don't know about that, Melody.
15:21I just think that if I went to the formal and I showed everybody that I'm no different, that I'm
15:27normal, then maybe I'd feel normal too.
15:33It would really mean a lot to me.
15:42This is a joke, Brad.
15:43No, look, I'm really sorry. I had no idea she was going to ask me. When she did, I didn't
15:46know how to say no.
15:47I don't know who I am more angry at. That conniving, backstabbing little bit. Or my boyfriend, who just let
15:53his brain fall out of his head.
15:54I'm really sorry, Nicole. I was just trying to help her.
15:57What, she sucked you in with her little sub story?
15:59No, I was trying to make her feel better.
16:00Oh, I bet she's feeling much better now that she has a big date with you to our formal.
16:04It is not a date, Nicole.
16:05Oh, does Melody know that?
16:07I don't know how someone as smart as you could be so dumb.
16:11Well, maybe the three of us could just go together.
16:12Great. And then we can wear matching dresses, and then we can take it in turns dancing with you, and
16:17then later we can braid each other's hair and carve our initials into a really big tree.
16:21Nicole, I am really sorry, OK? I didn't know the formal was such a big deal for you.
16:28It's our senior formal. Of course it's a big deal.
16:35OK, great, Aunty Colleen. Sounds good. We'll see you then. Bye.
16:40Colleen's offered to treat us to dinner at the diner tonight.
16:42Sounds romantic.
16:44Yes, but I've kind of invited Roman and Charlie.
16:47Matchmaking. I hope you know what you're doing.
16:50Well, I thought it'd be a good chance for them to spend some time together and maybe work things out.
16:54Why is this so important to you?
16:56I just think Charlie and Roman deserve the happiness that we have.
16:59And if there's even a glimmer of hope that maybe they'll get back together, then...
17:08I mean, how could he do something so stupid?
17:12That's the price you paid for going out with a nice guy.
17:14A nice guy? You mean idiot, right?
17:16Jeff just does things for other people without thinking. I'm sure he wouldn't bet you on purpose.
17:21Yeah, I know he wouldn't, but I'm not so sure about Melody. She's so manipulative.
17:25Well, I'm sure Jeff's smart enough to know when he's being manipulated, and I'm sure he's pretty crazy about you.
17:30Yeah, well, she's pretty good at pressing other people's buttons.
17:33If I didn't know you any better, I'd say you're a little bit jealous.
17:36Me? I'm jealous of Melody Jones. Don't give me a break. But it will tell you something. I shouldn't get
17:42in the way with this one.
17:44Okay. You feel better?
17:46I could still go a few more rounds.
17:48Yeah, well, you'll have to kill the punching bag on your own, because I want to hit the showers.
17:51Oh, you've got a date.
17:53Far from it. I'm having dinner with Jack and Martha.
17:56Oh, well, you know what they say. There's a crowd.
17:59Oh, you look so lovely. Special occasion?
18:02Not that you need one, I always say. If you've got it, flaunt it.
18:05Sorry, I'm having dinner with Martha and Jack. It'll be nice to have a proper catch-up.
18:09She's just doing so well, isn't she?
18:11Yeah, I think the retreat must have done her the world of good.
18:14Yeah, it was just so generous of Roman to pay for her, wasn't it?
18:18Yeah, it was.
18:19Oh, so selfless.
18:20Ah, there you are. You were supposed to knock off half an hour ago.
18:23I'm just finishing up.
18:25I should go. I don't want to keep Martha and Jack waiting.
18:27Well, leave that. We've got to get you home.
18:30Alf.
18:31Hey, I'm not taking no for an answer. You need to rest.
18:33Okay, I'm feeling a bit tired, actually.
18:35Lucky I have you to take care of me.
18:42There are no messages. If she doesn't come home now, I'm going to go searching for her.
18:50Where have you been?
18:52The library. I had to do some research for an assignment.
18:55So where are your books?
18:56I left them at the library. What is this, a Spanish Inquisition?
19:00Well, we both agreed you'd be home by seven, and it's way past that.
19:04I am home. What's so important?
19:06Well, what's so important is that you're grounded.
19:09What?
19:10Two weeks.
19:11You can't?
19:12Yeah, I can.
19:13No, Geoff invited me to the formal. It's next week. I have to go.
19:18Well, Melody, you know what? We're afraid that's just not possible.
19:20This is none of your business. It's not your decision to make.
19:23Melody Jones, Kirsty lives here, and she's a part of this household.
19:26Yep, she only just moved back in. Who knows how long that'll last.
19:29All right, young lady, this is the line. You just crossed it.
19:31No, no, no. Miles, Miles, stop. No, listen. I'm not going anywhere, Melody.
19:34And trust me, this is for your own good.
19:36You can't. You have to give me another chance.
19:38What I'm going to give you is a chance to take responsibility for your own actions.
19:42Two weeks. Congratulations.
19:51Oh, Constable Buckton, just in the nick of time.
19:54I'm having a bit of trouble with this cork.
19:56Here, I can do it.
19:58It all looks lovely, Colleen.
20:00Oh, yes, I want to make it extra special for the four of you.
20:03You're not joining us?
20:05Oh, no, do you?
20:07Well, who is?
20:21That's the best meal I've had in weeks. Colleen really outdid herself.
20:24Yeah, it's been a lovely night. Thank you so much for coming.
20:27Hey, thanks for inviting me.
20:28Oh, us.
20:31You both mean so much to me.
20:33See you, mate.
20:34Cheers, mate.
20:34I had a nice night.
20:36All right, let's get you home. It's been a big day.
20:38Sure has been.
20:39But you guys stay.
20:40Don't feel like you have to go because of us.
20:41Enjoy the wine.
20:42See ya.
20:42Hi.
20:45Hey.
20:46You don't want to stain polish off the rest of the bottle?
20:49Why?
20:50So you can drown your sorrows?
20:51What?
20:52Come on, Charlie.
20:53Can't we even have a friendly drink together anymore?
20:55No, we can't.
20:56And I only stayed for Martha's sake.
20:59Charlie.
20:59You better hope Jack doesn't realise you're still in love with his wife.
21:07Next time on Home and Away.
21:09Help!
21:09We need help!
21:10Does anyone know CPR?
21:11This is my nephew, Xavier.
21:13It's Bridget.
21:14I'm worried about her.
21:15Why is she sick?
21:16Roman, just the man I'm looking for.
21:18What can I do for you?
21:19Well, I promise you I won't play matchmaker anymore.
21:22Clearly I suck at it.
21:23She thought I was still in love with Martha.
21:26Is it true?
21:27Go!
21:27Go!
21:30If you're going to be around Summer Bay for much longer, you need to pull your head in.
21:34I need a hand with this game I've got going.