Home And Away – Episode 8492
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00:01Closer each day
00:04I'm in no way
00:08Theo is coming over for dinner.
00:10Uh, well, that's a turnaround.
00:12We talked and he agreed to come over.
00:14Well, it's promising.
00:16What?
00:17Lacey's coming too.
00:19Is that a good idea?
00:20So what do you do for work?
00:22I'm in between jobs.
00:25At least you're safe from the River Boys now.
00:27That's all that matters.
00:29I should go.
00:30What? No, no, stay.
00:31Actually, Lacey, I owe you an apology.
00:34I was wrong to blame you for what happened.
00:36I'm sorry.
00:37I was thinking about what you said last night
00:39about looking for work.
00:40How would you like to work here?
00:41You don't need to offer me a job out of pity,
00:43but thanks anyways.
00:45No, you'd be helping me out.
00:47But it's up to you.
00:48Just think about it.
00:49I think her being kind to me
00:51just kind of reminded me of my mum.
00:54Yeah, well, why is that such a bad thing?
00:56My mum died.
00:58I'm so sorry.
00:59It was an accident.
01:01I just never got to say goodbye to her.
01:04But I'm so sorry, I didn't have to go to her.
01:05I'm so sorry, I've got to help her.
01:09Nice work everyone, keep it up.
01:11Don't let yourselves drop now.
01:14Hey.
01:15Shouldn't you be at work?
01:16Don't let yourselves drop now.
01:18Hey.
01:18Hey.
01:19Shouldn't you be at work?
01:21Oh, I've got plenty of time.
01:22Is there a new sergeant starting today?
01:24Yeah, apparently.
01:25Thought you'd want to get in early school, some brownie points.
01:27Yeah, you're right.
01:28You're probably top of the class after the thing with the Riverboys.
01:30Hey, don't forget to mention me when you get a reward, eh?
01:32Yeah, I don't get rewarded for doing my job.
01:34Seriously?
01:35Not even a commendation?
01:36Hey, look at that.
01:37They're sucking off.
01:38See you later.
01:39Hey.
01:39Hey, did I tell you to relax?
01:41Keep going.
01:41Let's go.
01:42Push, push.
01:43Oh, I just hate that it can just sneak up on me like this.
01:58Two years is nothing.
02:01When you've lost someone as important as your mum.
02:05Hey.
02:07Come here.
02:10Oh.
02:11Oh.
02:11Sorry.
02:12I'm so sorry.
02:14I'm just a bit sore.
02:14No, no, no.
02:15I shouldn't be laying this all out on you.
02:16I don't mind.
02:18No, no, no.
02:18You're not properly back on your feet yet.
02:20Yeah, well, I can handle talking about heavy stuff.
02:23Body and mind.
02:26No, I'm...
02:26No, no, no.
02:27We are done discussing my mum.
02:30Oh.
02:31Yeah.
02:33If that's what you want.
02:34It is.
02:37Good.
02:38Look at this.
02:41I'm even buying groceries like there's three of us living here.
02:44Well, we can cut back.
02:46That's a win with the cost of living these days.
02:50Now you're trying to give me up.
02:52Oh, come on.
02:53Normally my bad jokes make you smile.
02:56Dio was never going to live here indefinitely.
02:59So you're not missing him?
03:00Of course I am.
03:01I even miss you two being stupidly loud and competitive over video games.
03:06You know, a more insecure man might get offended.
03:09You're sad being stuck alone here with me.
03:12You know, that's not what this is about.
03:15Why don't we get outside after breaky?
03:18Go and remind ourselves there's a big, wide world out there.
03:22Thanks, but I've got books to do.
03:25Oh.
03:25Oh.
03:29Oh.
03:29Okay, listen up.
03:38For those of you who failed your insignia exam, these three stripes mean I'm your new sergeant.
03:44My name's David Langham.
03:46I've heard mostly good things about Yabby Creek Station, so I'm happy to be here.
03:52There's really only one thing you need to know about me.
03:54Nice of you to join us, senior constable.
03:59No, Sergeant, my shift hasn't actually started yet.
04:00Mate, there are two things you need to know about me.
04:03The first is I'm not a fan of lateness.
04:06Everyone's time is valuable.
04:09The second, and most important, is that as far as I'm concerned, the community comes first.
04:15The people we serve benefit when we're all moving in the same direction.
04:23All right.
04:24I've bored you enough.
04:25Back to work.
04:27Excuse me, Sergeant.
04:28Sergeant.
04:28Good morning.
04:29I'm actually not late.
04:30My shift starts in 20 minutes.
04:33It's Newman, right?
04:35Yeah.
04:36Go wait for me in the interview, right?
04:38Okay.
04:39Can I ask why?
04:40You're going to ask.
04:41So, I know you don't want to talk about your mum anymore.
04:48All right, so be smart and don't bring it up.
04:50No, I just wanted to say that it means a lot that you felt safe to open up with me.
04:57Don't get used to it.
04:59Those are some crazy walls you built up there.
05:02Look, just because I got upset in front of you doesn't mean you're allowed to look at me differently.
05:06Okay?
05:07I don't.
05:08Why would I?
05:08Hey, that's that guy who showed up with cash to pick me and Dana up the other day.
05:14Yeah, yeah, Tana.
05:15He's a good guy.
05:17Actually, I need to talk to him.
05:19Yeah?
05:20Okay.
05:20Go get us some drinks.
05:22Hey.
05:23You sure you're up?
05:25I'm fine.
05:26Go.
05:28Hey, great class today, guys.
05:29See you next time.
05:30Thanks.
05:30Thanks.
05:32Just a man.
05:33You got a minute?
05:34Yeah, sure.
05:35How are you travelling?
05:35You doing okay?
05:36Oh, yeah.
05:37I'm getting there.
05:37I just wanted to talk to you about doing some post-op rehab.
05:40Oh, yeah?
05:41Yeah, I'm still doing physio at the hospital, but I just wanted to see if there's anything
05:44I can do here to supplement that.
05:47Good to see you, Keane.
05:48Yeah, well, it's frustrating, man.
05:49I'm just nowhere near where I used to be before the surgery.
05:52Oh, not a big surprise, but I'm sure we can work something out.
05:55Yeah, good.
05:55Because I want to get back on my feet as fast as I can.
05:57I thought you were doing the diner books.
06:03All done.
06:05So now you're what?
06:07Cleaning the house from top to bottom?
06:09Don't worry about me.
06:10I just need to keep busy.
06:12Well, you know there was a time when all we wanted was time alone and a free house.
06:18We are not spending the whole day in bed, if that's what you're suggesting.
06:21Oh, ouch.
06:23Feels like my ego's just packed up and retired.
06:26I didn't mean that the way it came out.
06:28I'm just all good company at the moment.
06:29You know, I do have an idea, but you've got to keep an open mind.
06:40Me?
06:40What?
06:41Are you serious?
06:42I lost my gaming buddy.
06:44In all the time you've known me, when have I ever played video games?
06:46Never.
06:47And that's the point.
06:48We can't become empty nesters.
06:49Staying open to new experiences will keep us young until we're 90.
06:53Are you missing Theo that much?
06:54Are you want me to be your new gaming buddy?
06:56I know you hate losing, so I promise to go easy on you.
06:58Fine.
07:01No racing games.
07:04No, how about zombie apocalypse?
07:07No matter how old you guys get, you still love your toys.
07:12Alright, later up.
07:22Thank you for waiting.
07:24No problem, son.
07:24You have my personnel file.
07:30Makes for quite the read.
07:33Let's go through some highlights.
07:35Okay.
07:35You're back on the force following a charge of grievous bodily harm.
07:42That title's dropped.
07:43Still, not a good thing to have on record for a serving officer, is it?
07:47A serving officer who also once knowingly harboured a wanted fugitive.
07:55To help bring down a dirty cop.
07:56Didn't stop you from being suspended though, did it?
07:59And invited back after an investigation.
08:01It should clearly state that in the file.
08:02Yes, it does state that.
08:05Okay.
08:07So how long were you away from the force?
08:10Six months.
08:13Even though you were invited back earlier.
08:16Why?
08:17I had some doubts about the job.
08:19Doubts about serving this community?
08:21Mm-hmm.
08:21No, I wouldn't say that.
08:24Some time away made me realise where I belong.
08:28Perhaps you should read about my success in the most recent investigation.
08:31That's what this one is, right?
08:33Right.
08:37You'll have to forgive me I couldn't get past the part where you allowed a civilian to assist
08:43in a dangerous rescue operation.
08:45There were extenuating circumstances.
08:48Without Tane Parata, lives could have been lost.
08:51That sounds like good luck, not good planning.
08:53Well, we rescued the witnesses.
08:56Put a gang leader behind bars.
08:57Says here the gauge of Reynolds was only put away
08:59because his girlfriend made a last-minute decision to testify.
09:06Hey.
09:09Lacey Miller.
09:12Yeah, it was Miller's testimony that convinced the magistrate that he was guilty.
09:21Sarge.
09:22Tell me about Ms. Miller.
09:30Everything you know.
09:35Sorry to keep you waiting.
09:37It's all good.
09:38Thanks for doing this.
09:39Good to see you again.
09:40Doing okay?
09:41Yeah.
09:42I...
09:42Thanks.
09:42So, you said you've been doing some physio at the hospital.
09:46Yeah, so when can we start?
09:48Look, it's good that you want to get started and I want to help you,
09:51but we can't do anything with an official medical clearance.
09:54Yeah, but I need this now.
09:55Well, I'm sorry, Theo, but no medical clearance, no training.
09:57Yeah, he's right.
09:58Once you get the sign off, then you come and see me, okay?
10:01In the meantime, I'll start the program so we can hit the ground running, yeah?
10:03Yeah.
10:04This sucks.
10:09Hey.
10:10What's going on?
10:12Why are you pushing for this all of a sudden?
10:15I just want to feel like my own self again.
10:19And where is she staying now?
10:21Riefland Lakes Backpackers, last I checked.
10:25Why all the interest in this particular witness?
10:29Just trying to get a sense of what's been going on around here.
10:32Okay, well, I'm not sure if this helps, but Lacey wasn't the criminal here.
10:35She was in a coercive relationship with the gang leader, Reynolds.
10:45Bring her to the station.
10:48The case is closed.
10:50Wouldn't that be pointless?
10:51Don't question me, Newman.
10:53Bring her in.
10:55Okay, Sarge.
11:02Oh, hey.
11:08How'd you go in prison, the new boss?
11:10Oh, I've certainly made a first impression.
11:12Huh?
11:12Don't want to know?
11:13I'll tell you about it later.
11:13You better go.
11:14All right.
11:15Yeah.
11:16Hey, got your message.
11:17What's up?
11:18Look, I'm going to need you to come back to the station with me.
11:20Why?
11:21It's nothing serious.
11:22Sounds serious.
11:23No, it's just routine.
11:24Got a couple loose ends we need to tie up with the case.
11:26All right, how's that my problem?
11:28Well, it shouldn't take too long.
11:29I can drop you back here when we're finished, if you like.
11:32Just go get it over with.
11:34I've got to sort out this medical clearance stuff anyway.
11:37All right.
11:38Fine.
11:38Make it quick, though.
11:39I don't want to waste my whole afternoon.
11:40Understood.
11:41Appreciate it.
11:43Listen.
11:51I never thought I'd see this place again.
11:54Well, at least it's under better circumstances.
11:56Still gives me the ick.
11:57Well, cop shops do.
11:59Yeah.
12:00Come on through.
12:01I'm going to try to make this as painless as possible.
12:04You still haven't told me what this is about.
12:07Take a seat.
12:08I'll get Sarge.
12:14So it is you.
12:16You played me.
12:17What?
12:17It's so good to see you.
12:20I can't say the same about you.
12:22What's going on?
12:25This is my daughter.
12:32Whoa!
12:34Where'd you get that weapon?
12:35Scared about big guns, eh?
12:37There is no way this is the first time you've played this game.
12:39I have seen you and Theo kill each other great a thousand times on this game.
12:43Okay.
12:44I'm not going to take it easy anymore.
12:46This means war.
12:47Bring it on.
12:48Mm-hmm.
12:49You can run, Morgan, but you can't hide.
12:51Oh, keep it on.
12:52Your overconfidence is going to be your downfall.
12:54Oh, well, I'm just relying on your weak spot.
12:57No.
12:58No.
12:59Don't try and psych me.
13:00I do not have a...
13:02What's my weak spot?
13:04Oh!
13:06Oh, a sneak kill.
13:07You killed me when I wasn't looking.
13:08Oh, smooth.
13:10That's your weak spot.
13:11You were so easy to distract.
13:12Oh, a rematch.
13:13Nope.
13:13And please don't tell Theo about this, because I've got a reputation to uphold.
13:17Well, it's a bit late for that.
13:19Oh.
13:20Hey, man.
13:21Hey, why did you transfer here?
13:25To mess with my life?
13:26I didn't know you were here.
13:27Right.
13:28And are you a part of this?
13:29I don't have a clue what's going on.
13:30Newman, you can leave us.
13:31No, no, no.
13:32Seriously, stay.
13:33This isn't going to take very long.
13:34I don't believe you.
13:35Seeing your name in the case file was pure luck.
13:39I wasn't even sure it was you.
13:42When did you change your surname?
13:44Right after I left.
13:45I didn't want anything to do with you.
13:47So you took your mum's maiden name?
13:48Well, someone had to keep her memory alive.
13:52That's not fair.
13:56I've spent months trying to find you.
13:58I had notifications on your bank details.
14:01Dad, what don't you understand?
14:04I don't want to be found.
14:06I'm not the only one who's missed you.
14:07Okay.
14:08Don't you dare go there.
14:11So let's talk about the gangs and the street racing then, Lacey.
14:17Seriously?
14:18No, no, no.
14:18You don't get to judge me.
14:19You get zero say on what is going on in my life.
14:22Well, it sounds like you're messing up that life.
14:24Okay.
14:24Okay.
14:24You could have been killed.
14:25What would your mother say?
14:27Well, she's not here.
14:28Is she?
14:32And you told me that this was about the case.
14:33I thought that it was, Lacey.
14:35No, no.
14:35I want to go.
14:36Lacey.
14:37Now.
14:37Lacey.
15:00So Leah's first time playing the game and she beat you.
15:03Matt, how can you even show your fate?
15:05How many times do I let Leah win to cheer her up?
15:07Oh, are you buying that?
15:08No.
15:09It cuts pretty deep that Justin's replaced me so far, so clearly I'm not missed around here.
15:13I will beat you at that super game whenever you want.
15:17What are you doing here anyway, mate?
15:18You missed us already.
15:20Matt, and I need a lift to the hospital.
15:24Are you okay?
15:25Yeah, no biggie.
15:26I just need to get medical clearance to start a fitness program at the gym.
15:29Oh, okay.
15:30That's great.
15:31You don't want to push yourself too fast too soon, huh?
15:33I just want to get back on my feet.
15:35No, I want to be the guy that Lacey met.
15:38You're doing this for Lacey?
15:40Yeah, a bit for me too.
15:43She's got some real stuff going on and I want to be there to support her without her having
15:47to worry about me.
15:48She really means that much to you.
15:50Yeah, Leah, she does.
15:53Well, we're stoked things are going so good for you.
15:56Both of you?
15:57Lacey does seem to make you happy.
16:01Here we are.
16:13The order door service.
16:14I'm sorry.
16:20If I had known he was your dad, I'd have been...
16:22It's like no fun.
16:26Is Dad's transfer to Yuppie Creek Station permanent?
16:29As far as I know, yeah.
16:33Hey, I don't mean to overstep.
16:34What happened between you two?
16:37He obviously cares about you.
16:40A word of advice.
16:42Watch out.
16:44Dad's a stickler for the rules until they don't suit him.
16:46How'd you go?
16:57Just the late rest of time.
17:00Okay, well, Justin's going to give me a lift to the hospital if you want to join.
17:06Lace.
17:07Is it cool if I just swear it was?
17:10Yeah, yeah, go for it.
17:11I mean, it shouldn't be too long anyway.
17:16It's cool.
17:46Hey, Sarge.
18:14Can I help you, Senior Constable?
18:17I was just... just checking in with you.
18:23Must have been rough earlier.
18:25Let's get one thing straight.
18:27I'm not going to be discussing my personal life with you.
18:30Okay, then how about you stop involving me in it?
18:34That's what just happened, right?
18:36You're lecturing me on boundaries.
18:37You're asking me to go pick up Lacey.
18:38You've got to see the double standard here.
18:39Do I now?
18:41Yes.
18:42What I do see is a junior rank telling me how to do my job.
18:46Now feel free to close the door on your way out.
18:49Oh, back again.
18:50You cops are doing your work.
18:51Yeah, I'm trying to, mate.
18:52Believe me.
18:53Boss isn't making it easy.
18:54Ah.
18:55Not a good day, then.
18:56No, it turns out we're not each other's biggest fans.
19:06How come?
19:07Where do I start?
19:08He's been through my personnel file.
19:09He's pulled everything out of it.
19:10Are you kidding?
19:11Yeah, he's got personal stuff going on somehow, I've been trying to.
19:12I've been trying to.
19:13I've been trying to.
19:14You know, I've been trying to.
19:15You know, I've been trying to.
19:16I've been trying to.
19:17No, it turns out we're not each other's biggest fans.
19:20How come?
19:21Where do I start?
19:21He's been through my personnel file, he's pulled everything out of it.
19:24I get it.
19:24Yeah, he's got personal stuff going on somehow.
19:26I've ended up in the middle of it.
19:28Hang on, doesn't the whole Riverboy thing matter?
19:30Yeah, look, he was, um...
19:32He was not impressed that I involved a civilian in a high-risk police operation.
19:36You're talking about me?
19:37You didn't involve me in anything, that was my call.
19:39Yeah, hey, you know what?
19:40It's not your problem.
19:41I gotta go.
19:42He's waiting for me.
19:43Yeah.
19:47Excuse me, I need to speak to the sergeant.
19:53I hope you.
19:54You're the new sergeant?
19:55David Langham.
19:56Yep.
19:57I'm Tani Parata.
19:58Now, I know you've got some problems over the choices Cash made with the arrest the other day.
20:03That was on me, not him.
20:04Ah, you're the civilian.
20:07Yes, and it was my decision to jump in the patrol car.
20:09And he didn't try and stop you?
20:11No, there wasn't time.
20:12There wasn't time to stop a civilian from getting involved in a police operation.
20:16Okay.
20:18You don't understand.
20:19Cash is a mate.
20:20So he couldn't stop his mate from getting caught up in the middle of a police operation?
20:26It wasn't like that.
20:27Then how was it exactly?
20:32Why don't you come through and take a seat?
20:34Maybe you can clear a few things up for me.
20:36Going somewhere?
20:57Uh, yeah.
20:58I can give you a lift if you like.
20:59I'm fine, thanks.
21:00I don't mind, really.
21:01I'm hanging together.
21:02Fine, can you just go?
21:04I can't be here anymore.
21:05This isn't the right place for me.
21:06I thought it was.
21:07Theo cares about you.
21:08This isn't about Theo.
21:09This is about my dad.
21:10He's decided to move here.
21:13If he's here, I can't be.
21:16Whatever you decide to do, it's entirely your call.
21:20But you need to be upfront with Theo.
21:22aime it.
21:23Let's go here.
21:24We?
21:24Let's do what we do.
21:25We?
21:38Let's go here.
21:39Bye.
21:41Bye.
21:43Bye.
21:44Bye.
21:45Bye.
21:45Bye.
21:47Bye.
21:47Bye.
21:49Bye.
21:50Bye.
21:51Bye.