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Xavier struggles with Gina becoming the new principal. Charlie is distressed about Angelo but Ruby comes up with a plan to help her.
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00:00Her mum's the number one suspect for murder.
00:03That's why we need a helper.
00:04Will she lie to protect her?
00:06What's going on here?
00:07Seven's Home and Away, next.
00:10Hold me in your arms, don't let me go.
00:15I want you to stay forever.
00:19Lots of each day, home and away.
00:26I didn't mean to make you angry.
00:27Why was I angry?
00:28Do you remember the talk we had down at the jetty?
00:31The last thing I remember is telling Bandicoot to get the bait ready.
00:35So will we possibly, maybe, go out to dinner?
00:40I think after that there's no way we can't.
00:42So what, you've got this completely secret life I know nothing about?
00:46If Robertson hadn't have shown me those photos, I wouldn't have known any of this.
00:48How am I meant to trust you?
00:50I'd like you to take over from me.
00:52I'm the new science teacher.
00:53No, no, no, no.
00:54I want you to take over from me as principal of Summer Bay High.
01:03Xavier is going to think that he was unconscious for weeks, not hours.
01:07I can't believe it, given how badly my interview went.
01:11So do you think you'll say yes?
01:12I don't know.
01:14I have my doubts about teaching science, but principal?
01:17Yeah, but you've done it before.
01:18Yeah, a long time ago.
01:20And I'm rusty.
01:22I was nervous about getting back in front of a class full of kids, so to be put in charge
01:26of a whole school...
01:27Yeah, but I think you'll be perfect for it.
01:29You're smart.
01:31You're intelligent.
01:32You're caring.
01:33What more do you need?
01:34Thanks, Martha.
01:36I hope Xavier's just as understanding.
01:39Somehow I doubt it.
01:41Hugo better stick to his word and not tell him on the way home.
01:43Well, they should be home any minute, so I'm sure you'll find out.
01:46It's a nightmare.
01:47My mum's the new butler.
01:50Xavier, you are blowing this out of proportion.
01:53And you should be happy.
01:54It just means that you and Jai are going to get away with more than you already do.
01:57Are you kidding me?
01:58I can hear my mum now.
02:01Xavier, you have to set an example.
02:03Why stop her grounding me when she can give me a detention?
02:07Look, trust me, my mum is way tougher than Bartlett.
02:10Look, she'll be watching me all day like a sniper in a bell tower.
02:15OK, Xavier, relax.
02:17You're just out of hospital.
02:18You shouldn't be stressing out this much.
02:19Why couldn't this happen on the day of the accident?
02:22At least then I wouldn't remember it.
02:25So do you still not remember anything more about what happened?
02:31Maybe what's up?
02:34Are you worried about Charlie?
02:35Yeah.
02:36It's just so unfair.
02:38I've never seen her this miserable.
02:40Her whole life's a mess.
02:41You two still here?
02:43Yeah, but we're leaving now.
02:44Good.
02:45Because the last thing I need is a phone call from the principal wondering where the heck you both are.
02:53Poor Charlie, I had no idea he'd gotten this bad.
02:56It's just one thing after the next.
02:58You know, Grant gets murdered, she's named as a suspect, and she's suspended, and now Angela goes and does this
03:04to her.
03:05Yeah, well, that jerk's only ever looked out for himself.
03:07It's just the way everyone's treating her is so unfair.
03:11I don't know how much more of this you can take, and I don't just want to sit around and
03:15find out.
03:16That's why we need to help her.
03:18What do you mean?
03:20You believe she's innocent, yeah?
03:22Yeah, for sure.
03:23Well, what can we do about it?
03:25I've got it all worked out.
03:29Hello.
03:30Hi.
03:32Thanks.
03:33I hope you're looking forward to our little rendezvous tonight.
03:36Rendezvous?
03:36Wow, that sounds fancy.
03:39Well, do you know how difficult it is to find a Greek chef around here who isn't you?
03:43However, I've managed an Italian place in Yabby Creek.
03:46A chef's son-in-law is Greek.
03:47He thinks he can rustle up something special for us.
03:49Well, you should have told me.
03:50I know Anthony and his son-in-law.
03:53Well, that would have saved me a few hours.
03:55Well, I am very impressed, and yes, I am looking forward to it.
03:59I'll pick you up at seven.
04:00See you then.
04:01All right.
04:04What?
04:05Nothing.
04:06Can you say a word?
04:07So you think Palmer and I should have a debate?
04:10You have to take this fellow on head-to-head, pet.
04:13Now, I've been trying to pull some strings for Monday week at the bowling club, but it's
04:17the same night that the seniors have their flamingo dancing.
04:20That debate?
04:21What the hell am I going to say?
04:23Um, why don't you try the surf club, Colleen?
04:27After all, your brother does run it, does he?
04:29Yes, that's a thought.
04:31Oh, good luck.
04:35Maura, um, how's Charlie?
04:38She won't answer my calls.
04:39Oh, and that surprises you, doesn't it?
04:42Yeah, I know how much I've hurt her, okay?
04:43I just need to know how she's doing.
04:45Um, her best.
04:47And the one thing you can do at the moment is respect her wishes and keep your distance.
04:51And then maybe in her own good time, she'll want to speak to you again.
04:54Excuse me.
04:58Well, I complete stage one of the handover process.
05:00Well, thanks for the tour.
05:02I'm sure it won't take me long to find my way around.
05:04I'm sure you'll do a marvellous job.
05:06Well, thanks for the vote of confidence.
05:07Though I don't know what I've done to deserve it.
05:09I was convinced I'd never hear from you again after my interview.
05:12Well, it wasn't a technical trial.
05:14But the fact that you were so honest was something I just couldn't go past.
05:18You know your limitations.
05:19Yeah.
05:20Well, it's a compliment.
05:21That'll help to keep you sane.
05:23Help you to focus on what's best for the, um, the kids.
05:27Oh, thank you, I think.
05:29And it shows that you're interested in getting the job done, not politics, which is exactly
05:33what the staff need, a no-nonsense leader.
05:35And your own experience of challenging circumstances makes you well-suited for the job.
05:40It's crazy.
05:41It'll never work.
05:42Why not?
05:43Well, because for one thing, I'm not smart enough to pull that off.
05:46Xavier, you make up stuff all the time and people believe you.
05:48Oh, gullible people.
05:49People like Hugo who aren't paying attention.
05:52You're talking about cops.
05:53People who are trained to spot liars.
05:55Okay, so as long as we stay calm and we stick to the story, we're going to be fine.
06:01That's funny.
06:02Could have sworn I heard the bell go.
06:04Um, we're just going to class?
06:07Really, Xavier, I would have expected more from you.
06:10See what I mean?
06:13Hopefully that won't be a regular occurrence.
06:17No, wait.
06:19We haven't finished.
06:21Dave, I don't know what else to say.
06:23This is important.
06:24Charlie needs me.
06:26No, I need you.
06:27I can't do this without you.
06:39Do you really think you can pull this off?
06:41Yes.
06:42For Charlie, I can.
06:43We can.
06:44We have to.
06:46Dave, what's happening to her is not right.
06:48Not after everything she's been through.
06:50And if she's not guilty anyway, then does it really matter?
06:53Well, if it backfires.
06:54Well, that's the risk I'm willing to take.
06:58Okay, then.
07:01Well, you know, I wouldn't do this for anyone else, right?
07:05If Hugo finds out or mum...
07:08They won't, Dave, I promise.
07:10Okay, well, can we go over the story again?
07:13Yeah, it's going to have to be when I get back from work.
07:15I'm late.
07:16Do you want to meet back here?
07:18Yeah.
07:19Okay, it's going to be fine, Dave.
07:21Just don't stress.
07:24Bye.
07:29Vessels get unloaded at the jetty.
07:30And from there, they're distributed.
07:33Ruby.
07:35Uh-huh.
07:35What did I say?
07:37Uh, where we sort the fish into the tubs.
07:40And then we stack them near that big industrial freezer thing that you showed us.
07:44And then they get shipped out.
07:45If you don't pay attention, you'll get injured.
07:47That's why you're wearing protective gear.
07:49Fish fins are razor sharp, so be careful.
07:52Understood?
07:53Understood.
07:57So, have you worked out what you're going to wear yet?
07:59Oh, no.
08:00I'll dig something up when I get home.
08:02Really?
08:03God save us.
08:04I was so nervous the first time I went out with Lou.
08:06You don't seem worried at all.
08:08Yeah, I know.
08:08It's kind of strange.
08:09Usually I'll be freaking out by now, but for some reason I'm not.
08:13But you are looking forward to it, aren't you?
08:15Yeah, no, of course I am.
08:16It was just, it's something about him that just puts me at ease.
08:19I feel like I could tell him anything.
08:21Maybe it's because he's unpredictable, yet up front at the same time.
08:26I don't know, something about that kind of makes him reliable.
08:30So, I know it might not be very cool having your mum as the new school principal,
08:34but I need you to understand how important this job is to me.
08:38It's a chance at a new life.
08:40One where I'm not completely focused on you boys all the time.
08:43As much as I love you.
08:47I'm sorry if I was harsh before.
08:49I have to show Martin I'm not about to play favourites.
08:53Dave, I need your support on this.
08:56That means no more being late for class,
08:58and no more getting into trouble at school with the police.
09:01Okay.
09:02Okay, I get it.
09:04Are you alright?
09:05You seem very on edge all of a sudden.
09:10I'm fine.
09:14And there's no one that comes to mind that fits the description.
09:18Sure.
09:19Hey Jim.
09:21What's that cop doing here?
09:22He's interviewing everyone about that murder.
09:24He thinks it happened near here.
09:26Alright.
09:26Thanks for your time.
09:29You know, I once had a pair of gloves like that.
09:32Although mine were blue.
09:34It's unfortunate.
09:37Mmm, flathead.
09:39How much would a kilo set me back?
09:41Dunno.
09:42You know, if I was easily amazed and believed in coincidences,
09:45I'd think this was an amazing coincidence.
09:47Seeing as I don't, I won't.
09:49Look, Ireland just started here.
09:51And it was after Grant was killed.
09:52Lucky for you.
09:53Otherwise those beliefs would have slowly been tested.
09:56So what do you want me to do now?
09:57I can clap like a seal again?
10:00How's your boyfriend doing?
10:02I heard about that nasty run-in he had with that nasty man.
10:05He's fine.
10:06Oh, his memory's returned.
10:08Yeah.
10:09Yeah, it's crystal clear.
10:11Better than mine, in fact.
10:13Yeah, except for the part where he got hit.
10:14You know, he's a bit shaky there.
10:16Right.
10:17So the crystal's a bit chipped there.
10:22Um.
10:24Okay.
10:25See you, Rooks.
10:27Well, hold on.
10:28Don't you want to, like, interview me or something?
10:31I just did.
10:32Oh, sorry.
11:02Hello?
11:03Charlie, it's me. Don't hang up.
11:06What do you want, Angelo?
11:07I just wanted to hear your voice.
11:11I miss you, Charlie.
11:15Is that it?
11:18I just need to know you're okay.
11:22I'm fine. I've got to go.
11:23Charlie, just...
11:45I can't believe you came to your work.
11:47Look, I've got a bad feeling about this.
11:50So, are you having second thoughts?
11:52Well, aren't you?
11:53Robertson's going to know we're lying.
11:55He's going to ask us why we didn't come to him before.
11:57No, but, say, if we've been over that, you know what to say.
12:00Hey.
12:01Isn't there some other way we can help Charlie that doesn't involve breaking the law?
12:05Hey, Charlie.
12:10Hey, what's up? What happened?
12:11Nothing.
12:12Did you see Angelo?
12:14No.
12:15I spoke to her, but...
12:17I don't feel like talking about her, okay?
12:19I just want to do my workout and go home.
12:28Is she okay?
12:29No.
12:31No, Zave, she's not okay.
12:33Come on, we have to do this.
12:35Ruby, I don't think it's...
12:36No, if we don't help her, who's going to?
12:40Okay.
12:52Hey, guys.
12:53Everything okay?
12:55Charlie's not with us.
12:58Do you have any idea how much you hurt her?
13:01Okay, how can I help, guys?
13:03Is Detective Robertson here?
13:04No, he's not.
13:06Why?
13:06We have some information about the murder case.
13:09It's about Charlie.
13:10We know where she was that night.
13:12Where?
13:13At home, in bed, asleep.
13:14We know because we were there.
13:16Which means there is no way that she could have done it.
13:30I can't believe how easy that was.
13:32See, I told you, if we just stuck to the story, we'd be fine.
13:36Well, at least Robertson wasn't there.
13:37That made things a lot easier.
13:39But I'm pretty sure that's not going to be the end of it, Roops.
13:45Right.
13:46Okay.
13:47Just stay cool.
13:51First fish, now chips.
13:52May I?
13:58I'm really glad I ran into you both.
14:00I just had a read of your statement.
14:01And I'm sorry I wasn't there to take it from you myself.
14:03Ah, that's okay.
14:04No, it's not, actually.
14:05It's throwing up a lot of questions which I could have asked you had I been there.
14:09Well, it's all pretty clear, isn't it?
14:11It certainly is to me.
14:16So, what's going to happen now, I hear you ask?
14:18Well, you're both coming down to the station again so we can talk in a bit more detail.
14:23You mean right now?
14:24Yeah, I can't.
14:25I've got to go home.
14:26Constable, could you phone Gina Austin and Charlie Buckton back and tell them that Xavier and Ruby are with me?
14:31The three of us will meet them at the station shortly.
14:34Thanks.
14:35You called our parents.
14:37Now, I'll meet you at the front in a few minutes.
14:39There's just something I need to do first.
14:42How do I look?
14:44Oh, you better get a rig on, girl.
14:46You don't want to be late for your big date.
14:51Oh, hello.
14:52You must be looking forward to getting you this early.
14:54Look, about that, I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I have to postpone.
14:58Oh.
15:01Something important's come up in the case.
15:02I need to deal with it right away.
15:03I'm sorry.
15:04No, that's fine.
15:05I mean, that's why you're here, to solve a murder, so it's kind of...
15:07According to the law, it is.
15:09According to me, there's a far better reason fate brought me here.
15:12Can I make it up to you?
15:14Say, on a second first date.
15:16Sure.
15:17And technically, it's the third time you've asked me out.
15:20But three's good.
15:21Three's good.
15:21I like three.
15:22Three's good.
15:23So how about I pop by tomorrow, we'll make a fresh rendezvous.
15:26Great.
15:27All right.
15:28Hi.
15:33You should be here any minute.
15:36Charlie.
15:36Charlie.
15:37Um, not what I would call keeping your distance, Antoinette.
15:45Rubes.
15:46Sorry to keep you waiting, battleship.
15:49Did you bring what I asked you to?
15:50Yeah.
15:55Excellent.
15:56Won't be a moment.
15:57Guys, what's going on here?
15:59Always already told us about your statement.
16:02Ruby, if you're making this up to protect me...
16:04No, no, no, we're not.
16:05Xavier, what on earth?
16:06Mum, just take it easy.
16:08Take it easy?
16:09Didn't we just talk about this today?
16:10You promised you were going to stay out of trouble.
16:12I'm not in trouble.
16:13Well, not yet.
16:14What's this all about?
16:16And who are you?
16:16Martha.
16:18Ah, all in good time, Martha.
16:20Shall we get started then?
16:21Ruby.
16:24Come here.
16:29I don't really know what you want me to say.
16:32Well, why don't you start by taking us through what happened?
16:36Well, like I said in the statement, we went into Charlie's room.
16:40What for?
16:42We needed some money.
16:44You didn't think to knock?
16:46Ruby knew Charlie was asleep.
16:48We didn't want to wake her.
16:49Okay.
16:50So you went in, you found her asleep.
16:52Then what?
16:56We took some money from her purse.
16:59You stole cash from your own mum.
17:02Man, that takes me back.
17:04We didn't want to ask her because we were using it to buy alcohol to take to a friend's party.
17:09But we didn't end up buying any.
17:11We chickened out at the last minute.
17:12Oh, well, I'm glad you drew the line somewhere.
17:15Honestly, Ruby, you're stealing money to buy alcohol.
17:17Yeah, honestly, Ruby.
17:20Whose party did you go to, by the way?
17:22Vanessa Dalton.
17:23You can call her.
17:24We weren't drinking.
17:26I already have.
17:28Back to the bedroom, though.
17:30What time did this happen?
17:3211.19 exactly.
17:3419.
17:39And how can you be so precise about the time?
17:42It was dark.
17:43I knocked a heap of stuff off the dresser, including Charlie's alarm clock.
17:47I remember picking it up and looking at it.
17:50The numbers glow in the dark.
17:51And the back had come off and it was broken in two and it was stuck on 19 past.
17:57It must have hit the floor pretty hard to break in two.
18:01I'm surprised she didn't wake up.
18:08The thing is, Charlie's alarm clock doesn't look like it's been dropped or broken into at all.
18:13There's no cracks, no dents.
18:14It fell on the rug.
18:16Yeah, you say it broke.
18:17Which also seems a bit odd seeing as the back's firmly screwed on.
18:24Oh, for heaven's sake, that doesn't prove anything.
18:26I mean, it could have been loose and they just screwed it back on.
18:28Thank you, Battleship, but I am speaking to Ruby.
18:31Oh, that's exactly what happened.
18:32Ask Saviour.
18:35Look, we're not making this up.
18:37Charlie was at home in bed that night.
18:40We saw her.
18:40Then why didn't you come forward earlier with this information?
18:43Well, I don't think it was necessary until now.
18:46I never dreamed Charlie would be accused, let alone suspended.
18:49You still waited for over a week to come forward?
18:51Yeah, I'm not...
18:52You must feel very supported, Charlie.
18:56I'm not proud of that.
18:57I guess I didn't want to admit to stealing if I didn't have to.
19:00We were scared of what Hugo and Charlie would do if they found out.
19:04Scared of Hugo?
19:05You should be scared of me.
19:07I was.
19:08I thought if Hugo found out, I'd be sent back home.
19:11And what, now that I'm here, you realise that that wouldn't happen?
19:15Exactly.
19:16I'm really sorry.
19:17We should have come to you with all this before, but we just couldn't.
19:25Doesn't all this strike you as very convenient?
19:28Well, that's another reason I didn't want to come forward.
19:30Who was going to believe me?
19:32I'm telling you now, and you still don't believe me.
19:35And I only came forward because I wanted to do the right thing.
19:38That doesn't mean you're telling the truth.
19:44But seeing as your story's so watertight, and you, apparently, such a heavy sleeper,
19:50I have no choice but to accept it.
19:57For now.
20:13Tina?
20:14You ready?
20:16Charlie, have you got a minute?
20:24Based on this statement, it would seem that you're in the clear, which means I'm reinstating you.
20:29Oh.
20:31Except my badge isn't here.
20:33Oops.
20:34Forgot.
20:40Welcome back, Senior Constable.
20:42Good to be here.
20:43Good?
20:44It's great.
20:46Right, Angelo?
20:48It's certainly going to make things more interesting around here.
21:04Next time on Home and Away.
21:06Hello?
21:08Hey, what are you doing?
21:09You have no clothes on.
21:10Can you tell me what I'm doing?
21:12Bad dreams?
21:13I wouldn't say they're all bad.
21:14More like weird dreams.
21:16They're kind of nice at the same time.
21:17I'm here because you wanted me here.
21:19It's your head I'm in.
21:20It's your fantasy.
21:21I'm dreaming again, right?
21:23I'm really flattered you can't get me out of your head.
21:25You're going to get dressed anytime soon.
21:27Okay, Ruby, I'm going to tell you, but you have to promise not to tell anyone.
21:29Okay?
21:30I'm kind of dreaming about just one thing.
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