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  • 6/3/2025
Shortland Street 3rd June Tuesday Episodes 2025

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00:00Previously on Shortland Street, Patty Ellis, you know, one of the referrals that you refused.
00:05I know I'm a trigger for you.
00:06No, you're not.
00:07It's your policy. Nothing to do with you as a person.
00:10What's going on now?
00:11I don't have a date.
00:12I'm not surprised. You've turned into a crabby old lady.
00:15Excuse me?
00:16Maeve?
00:16Jessie!
00:22Any updates on Jessie?
00:24I have a call theatre.
00:25I tried, but I'm not getting anywhere.
00:28Melody's asking, she's really worried.
00:30So worried she stopped him getting proper medical treatment.
00:32Can you let up for one second?
00:34I just walk away from a head injury.
00:36Especially when it's a subdural hematoma.
00:38I know that.
00:38Does Melody, even if Jessie pulls through surgery, he could be left with permanent brain damage.
00:42And that will be on his idiot sister.
00:44Okay, I get it.
00:45You don't know how he's doing.
00:46Is it really that bad?
00:48We don't know yet. Sorry.
00:52We just didn't want to scare Mum and Dad.
00:54I mean, they can't do anything for me.
00:58Can you come?
00:59Have you told them yet?
01:01No.
01:01Fine, I will.
01:03Maybe I should.
01:04No, I can.
01:06I just need to find something to say to them so they don't freak out and jump straight on a plane.
01:11I can help explain some of the medical bits, if you like.
01:15And make sure she tells them the whole truth, too.
01:17None of that crap about the other car.
01:18Well, there was another car.
01:21It was big, an SUV.
01:22It swerved right in front of us.
01:23It swerved right in front of us.
01:24Unbelievable.
01:24I swear, I'm not lying.
01:27Wait here.
01:29About before.
01:30My shift's over.
01:31We both said some pretty gnarly things we probably shouldn't have.
01:34But don't take it out on Maladie.
01:36It's not fair.
01:37I don't care about that.
01:38Yeah, that's obvious.
01:40We've got to pile up any of these beds for you?
01:42Yeah, Poppy's just about to discharge one in there.
01:45What?
01:46No.
01:46Well, we've treated her.
01:48Anything else could be taken care of by a GP.
01:52You know, Maz can't force you to stay.
01:54She's not.
01:56And anyway, it's a special case.
01:57The kid's only 12 weeks old and I can help.
02:00No, you don't need to prove anything to anyone, right?
02:02I know.
02:05I've just been in to check on Maverick and the McNeese and saw them.
02:09Then let's leave.
02:10Yeah, I know.
02:10I'm not saying.
02:11What, more seizures?
02:12No.
02:13No change.
02:13No seizures.
02:14Keep monitoring him.
02:15Well, that's what the nurses are there for.
02:17Keep monitoring him, Phil.
02:20I've also been looking into the treatment plan and since there's no cure for the CT...
02:24No cure that were found.
02:26Sure.
02:26But we can still get good results by treating him with meds in the meantime.
02:30That's not good enough.
02:31Look, we have to be more creative than that.
02:33Maverick is suffering now because of a surgery.
02:35So there has to be a surgical solution.
02:37We just haven't found it.
02:38We will.
02:49Slow down.
02:50I don't want to be late.
02:52Cass, I'm sorry I've been at you.
02:54I'll try to stay out of your way.
02:54No, you shouldn't have to.
02:56I just think...
02:57I'm not actually trying to be useless, just so you know.
02:59I know.
03:00And those patients yesterday.
03:01Those kids were lying and it nearly killed one of you.
03:03Yeah, but you look down on them because they're younger than you.
03:06And haven't been through as much crap as you.
03:08No, I don't.
03:09Maverick, you don't trust people.
03:11Not anymore, not since Nicole's trial.
03:12I trust you.
03:14Yeah, no, you're the one who's lying.
03:15I...
03:17I'm sure it's just growing pains.
03:19You'll get used to being into those pockets all the time.
03:21Trigger gear shift having her in ED, though.
03:24Yeah.
03:25Can always move her on.
03:27There's more trouble than it's worth.
03:28Thanks, though.
03:31Anyway, how are your plans going?
03:34Well, I still have to meet with the funeral director.
03:37You haven't done that yet?
03:38Sorry.
03:40No, look, it's just going to be a quick job by now.
03:42No questions asked.
03:43Emma, you need help.
03:45I can handle it.
03:46Part of handling it is delegating.
03:47No one expects you to do this all by yourself.
03:50Yeah, well, there is a bit more to it than I thought.
03:52So let me help you.
03:53I promise I'll be tasteful and prompt.
03:55We'll just show up on the day, have some tea, and remember John.
04:00You're all right.
04:02Yeah, thanks, ma'am.
04:07I look worried.
04:09I'm not.
04:10I've just got all these thoughts that are stuck in my brain,
04:11and none of them will make any sense until I'm in there.
04:14Still can't believe that Patty doesn't have any whanau around her today.
04:18Well, who knows?
04:19Maybe when she's out of here,
04:20she'll be inspired to reconnect with her fucker papa.
04:22It's a lot easier said than done.
04:24I don't know.
04:25I've worked out for you.
04:27Okay, ouch.
04:29It has.
04:29I'm just still trying to figure out how I fit into everything.
04:33What do you mean?
04:33You're whanau.
04:34That's it.
04:35You're fit.
04:36I still don't know enough, though.
04:37Well, what do you need to know?
04:39My fucker papa.
04:41I mean, I've read the books, I've seen the photos,
04:43but everyone's like strangers to me.
04:45You're lucky in the way that you know you've never had to deal with.
04:49With what?
04:50Being taken away.
04:53Hidden.
04:54Yeah, I guess not.
04:55So if Patty doesn't want to reach out, I don't blame her.
04:58I have to keep moving.
05:00Good luck.
05:00You're taking a pity, Alison, for her tumour resection without an assisting surgeon.
05:06Um, Cleo's assisting.
05:08I can shift my meetings in the morning.
05:10Jump in.
05:11You don't have to do that.
05:12I want to.
05:13I felt we worked together well on Laura Williamson last week, didn't you?
05:17Yeah, we did.
05:18I just don't need the help this time.
05:20Are you sure?
05:21I am.
05:22Where's Hamish?
05:28We're making sure one of us is with Maverick at all times.
05:31Of course.
05:32And how are you doing?
05:33Better for knowing you're looking after our boy.
05:35Yes.
05:35I'm sorry it hasn't been straightforward, but I believe Phil and I have a solution.
05:39Really?
05:40We have some options for you and Hamish to consider.
05:43Some are more conservative than others.
05:45There are medications that Maverick would need to take for the rest of his life, but
05:48I believe we can get better results with deep brain stimulation.
05:51What?
05:52I know it sounds scary.
05:53Another surgery.
05:54On his brain?
05:56No, sorry, we can't.
05:58Please don't discount it.
05:59I can't let that happen to him.
06:02I didn't know if I wanted to be a mum, and now I can't lose him.
06:07There's a lot more information that I can give you.
06:10It'll help.
06:11But I know it's all overwhelming right now.
06:12So what?
06:13This deep brain thing, it's supposed to cure him.
06:15No more seizures.
06:16I'm a bad mum if I don't do it.
06:17No, not at all.
06:19But DBS wouldn't cure him completely, and it does come with its own risks.
06:22There are fewer side effects, though, than the medication.
06:25I don't know.
06:26How are we supposed to make this decision?
06:28How did we end up here?
06:30Hey, look, we'll talk through it properly with Hamish.
06:32I won't do anything without your consent.
06:34Okay.
06:35I just need to see him.
06:38Give me a minute.
06:39Of course.
06:42Oh, God, it's so awful.
06:44Yes.
06:45Look, thank you for your help, but I'll take it from here.
06:47You're taking me off the case?
06:49No.
06:50But Gabby and Hamish don't need pessimism right now.
06:52They're scared enough, as is.
06:53And they don't need your blind optimism, either.
06:55Those people trust your word over everything.
06:57You can't seduce DBS without telling them how dangerous it is.
06:59I would never be so negligent, and the fact...
07:01Please, don't put this on them.
07:03They've been through enough, as it is.
07:05You don't know anything about what they've been through.
07:07Then you don't tell me what to do.
07:08Not professionally, and certainly not morally.
07:12This is Angus, by the way.
07:14Hello.
07:15What happened?
07:16Bad fall.
07:17Where?
07:18At home.
07:19Stupid narrow steps.
07:21I thought I was okay, but...
07:22It's good that you came in.
07:23Stay nice and still for me, okay?
07:25Don't move.
07:27All right.
07:28Back in a sec.
07:29We need a nurse and a doctor to triage with the ESC, please.
07:34Patient's left.
07:36What?
07:37It's a hangman's fracture.
07:38Yeah, I think so.
07:40I reckon there's no way he did that by falling down some steps.
07:43Fine.
07:44I will call radiology.
07:45So weird.
07:47Sure.
07:48Make sure you treat your patient before he snaps his C2 and dies.
07:51There are metastases everywhere.
07:56Can we get all of it?
07:58You're dry.
07:59Maybe she needs radiation or chemo.
08:02Did the oncologist show all the post-op plans of yours?
08:04Okay, Cleo, that's enough for now.
08:06We always know it wasn't going to become dry.
08:07Okay.
08:08Well, where do you need me?
08:10That's...
08:11That's if you need me.
08:15Of course I need you, Cleo.
08:17The tumor's encroaching on her entire liver.
08:19She's in VT.
08:21I'll have to prep her for a cardiac aversion.
08:27Charge.
08:28Stand clear.
08:33Back in sinus.
08:35Okay.
08:35Ten blade, please.
08:39Why is she back in VT?
08:41Uh, what should we do?
08:43Should we close?
08:44No, we can't give up on her.
08:46She's self-revealing.
08:47Um, I can call a senior consultant for backup.
08:51Dress in theatre.
08:52Well, isn't Julian all over Puddy's case?
08:54No, call Chris.
08:55Chris is on call, not on site.
08:58Call Chris, he'll be here.
08:59That one was barely 30 seconds.
09:04Yes, but they're happening more frequently.
09:06Is he okay?
09:07Yes, yeah.
09:08He's breathing steady.
09:09Is it safe for us to hold on?
09:11Please.
09:11Of course.
09:12He needs you.
09:14I'm sorry, though.
09:15Venetoan mustn't be at therapeutic levels.
09:17I'll review it.
09:17Will he be okay to go to surgery so soon after another seizure?
09:20You've given your consent already?
09:22Naz says that DBS is the best option.
09:25You can go now, Phil.
09:25Have you told them what could go wrong?
09:30What happened to Rami?
09:30I've given...
09:31What's this?
09:33Something that happened to a patient.
09:35A very rare occurrence.
09:36Barely even heard of.
09:37And the likelihood of it happening to Maverick is minuscule.
09:41So you haven't told them everything?
09:43Look, I know you guys are scared, but Maverick will be fine if you just take your time.
09:47Please don't rush into a decision like this.
09:49Maybe we should go over the information again, just to be sure.
09:54DBS is still my recommendation, but of course, you can have more time.
10:02Why are you pushing them into this?
10:03I'm not.
10:04You are.
10:05This is their kid, Naz.
10:06Can you imagine how they're feeling?
10:08Obviously not.
10:09I want the best outcome for them.
10:11You need to stop scaring them away from that.
10:13Why can't you say that I want the best for them, too?
10:14No.
10:14No.
10:19What am I looking at?
10:23Angus's CT.
10:24Hangman's fracture confirmed.
10:26Styrical's on their way.
10:27Okay, good.
10:28I don't care how naive you think I'm being.
10:29I don't actually think about you.
10:32Yeah, sure.
10:33But Melody isn't lying about that other car.
10:35Someone caused her and you said a crash.
10:37Maybe it was Angus.
10:39Oh, wow.
10:40He has a seatbelt, Bruce.
10:42I saw it.
10:43And the story keeps changing.
10:44First, he said he fell down some steps, and then he said it was a steep driveway.
10:47Puppy, I don't care.
10:49Care.
10:50But bye.
10:53Thank you for coming in on your day off.
10:57What's the situation?
10:58I have metastasized liver cancer.
11:00The CTs inaccurately show the spread of the...
11:02Every time I go to make an incision, she goes into VT, so we're stuck.
11:06And I should have had another senior consultant in here for the job.
11:09Well, he's here now.
11:10Now that you are here, we could do the bulk of the resection.
11:12We need to close, Esther.
11:16There's got to be something else we can do for her.
11:17There's too much involvement with the hepatic artery.
11:20If we attack that, we'll just make it worse.
11:23Should we prep to close?
11:26You don't have a choice.
11:29Okay, I get it.
11:31Selena, 3-0, absorbable, please.
11:33Well, I'm glad you're letting someone help organize the funeral.
11:41I was a bit worried about you doing it yourself.
11:43Were you?
11:44Don't get too excited.
11:45No, not poppies.
11:46I've already ordered them from the Florence.
11:48Oh, God, it's just so cliche, isn't it?
11:49Get something more hopeful, like lilies.
11:52Okay, well, I'll remember that for your funeral, shall I?
11:54Hang on, no, no, no, no, no flowers.
11:55I'm not wasting money on those.
11:57Why not?
11:57Well, they're just going to get chucked in the bin.
11:59There's no need to pull out all the stops.
12:00We're the only ones who are going to be there.
12:01About that, I was just...
12:02No, you have not run off on one of your crazy schemes.
12:05You'll love it, I promise.
12:06And you're not in charge of this anymore.
12:07Dad.
12:08No.
12:09This is a formality, not a chance for him to throw a party.
12:11You said I could help him.
12:12I'm trying to make things easier for you.
12:14Yeah, well, you're not.
12:15I just had a kid come through PDD with the weirdest rash.
12:18It looked exactly like the bat signal,
12:20which he was actually kind of stoked about.
12:22Bacterial?
12:23I suppose so.
12:24You and Phil are getting on all right?
12:26Why, you need a backup downstairs?
12:27Well, you seem to be getting on well this morning.
12:29Apart from her passive-aggressive dig about you avoiding Monique.
12:33What's this?
12:34I ignore him.
12:36That I can do.
12:37I've had a lot of practice.
12:40I'm sorry if you're wanting to catch up.
12:42I've got to focus on Maverick's case.
12:43Oh, of course.
12:44Do you need anything?
12:45Do the parents need anything?
12:46They do, but there's nothing we can do with them up.
12:49I'll be in hell.
12:51That's parenthood, I suppose.
12:54No, I mean when you're in a situation like this.
12:58Why don't you get off and home like a kid or whatever it is you do?
13:02Good news?
13:03Oh, I'm just bouncing some ideas about Maverick's case with another doctor.
13:08Okay.
13:08Well, you will figure it out.
13:10You always do.
13:14Got it.
13:15Thanks.
13:15Isn't it school pick-up time or something?
13:19You shouldn't have gone off on stage like that.
13:21I told him not to make a fuss.
13:22He ignored me.
13:23But we can't just let Gigi's life go without some real type of celebration.
13:26Otherwise, it's like he didn't even matter.
13:28It's not like that.
13:30They paid for the flowers.
13:32Gigi love poppies.
13:35Mum's getting on the first flight she can get.
13:38She sounded so angry, but she wouldn't say she was angry, you know?
13:42Oh, yeah.
13:43I know what that's like.
13:45She'll be scared.
13:46How's your brother doing?
13:48He's awake, but he's not all there.
13:51Yeah, it might take a while for everything to come back.
13:53And a lot of therapy.
13:54That's what the surgeon said.
13:55The lunatic who did this to you guys shouldn't be on the roads.
13:59You need to call the police, file a report.
14:01There's got to be something they can do.
14:02I don't know.
14:03I didn't get the license plate number.
14:05It all happened so fast.
14:08Well, I hope that your brother improves.
14:10We should get back.
14:13That was nice of you.
14:16Hey, look, I know Angus didn't drive himself in here.
14:18Maybe that's because he totaled his car.
14:20Or maybe it's because he's got a neck injury.
14:22Why won't you just hear me out on this?
14:24I've heard you, okay?
14:25I've only got so much bandwidth.
14:27I am trying to do my job, and I'm trying to look after Cassie.
14:30Yeah, even though I know you think I'm just being a massive bitch to her all the time,
14:33I am trying.
14:34Okay?
14:34I'm just, I'm tired.
14:36So can I ask that you drop this, please?
14:38I would, but I honestly think...
14:39I don't want to have to go to Emmett.
14:41You'd do that.
14:42Just let it go, Poppy.
14:46So what?
14:47Now I have heart issues.
14:49We'll be getting an email right in.
14:51We don't have all the answers at this stage.
14:52Which really seems like I'm on my way out, though, doesn't it?
14:55No.
14:56We just need to gather some more information, Pity.
14:59Who are you?
14:59Sorry, I'm Chris.
15:01This is Dr. Warner.
15:02He's the hospital's medical director.
15:04One of our best and most senior surgeons.
15:07He needed to assist me with your surgery.
15:10That serious, huh?
15:12We were taken by surprise, but that won't happen again.
15:16Look, I understand it's strained,
15:18but it might help us if you had your father's medical history.
15:21No, I can't do that.
15:23Okay.
15:24Sorry, sorry.
15:25The HCA has been dodging me like crazy.
15:27Not on purpose, I don't think, but...
15:29It doesn't matter.
15:29Yeah, could you chart Pity's pain relief, please?
15:33Please don't stress.
15:34You will find a way forward.
15:36Sure.
15:37Thanks.
15:41I hate this.
15:43Yeah, you don't necessarily need her family history,
15:45but you do need to talk to her oncology, too.
15:49Gina wanted to scrub in.
15:50I should have let him.
15:51Is he familiar with the case?
15:52He knows he's wrong and he wants to make a right.
16:00A redemption arc.
16:02Interesting.
16:03I don't think it's like that.
16:04He cares.
16:06And does he care about these people or about impressing you?
16:10Don't go there.
16:11I could say the same to you.
16:13There's nothing.
16:14Esther, come on.
16:17I've seen you through bad relationship after bad relationship,
16:20including the one with my son.
16:23Marty is good for you.
16:25He treats you the way you deserve,
16:27what you have together,
16:28the life you've built, your family.
16:31That's special.
16:31You don't have to tell me, Chris.
16:33Well, then why are you entertaining this thing with Julian?
16:36Marty loves you,
16:37but there's only so much a marriage can take.
16:39Trust me.
16:39Because you've ruined many of those.
16:41Yes, I have.
16:42And that's why I'm urging you not to destroy yours.
16:45Marty and I are fine.
16:47And you are the last person I would want a relationship that was wrong.
16:50I don't know.
16:58Hamish isn't sold on the surgery now,
17:00but I don't know.
17:01You both really need to be on the same page about this.
17:04I just feel so powerless.
17:06I get it.
17:07We'll reassess the risk.
17:09And choose the option that puts Maverick in the least amount of danger.
17:13So maybe DBS isn't the right option.
17:15Okay, but what else is there?
17:17There'll be something.
17:18We're not going to give up.
17:19I promise.
17:19I'm going to go back in.
17:26Sorry.
17:27Me too.
17:28That family's suffering, and it's on me.
17:31What?
17:32Maverick shouldn't be here.
17:34You gave that boy a chance at a better life.
17:37Not an easy one, but...
17:39Who's this?
17:39IV fluids, room three, please.
17:46Oh, and you want me to do it?
17:48Yep, apparently.
17:49Listen, make sure you don't change your mind, you know?
17:51Give me the responsibility, then take it away.
17:54Feel better?
17:55A little bit.
17:56What the hell is wrong with you?
17:58What's this racket?
17:59Look, I was only trying to get the trachet with baseless accusations.
18:02I just asked him a question.
18:04Yeah, while he's on pain meds.
18:06He's not in his right mind.
18:07We're driving recklessly, and you crashed.
18:09That's how you hear you make pupils two teenagers to get into an accident.
18:12Enough.
18:13Leave him to us.
18:14You're going to take her word over mine?
18:15Out.
18:15Are they okay?
18:21Sorry?
18:22The kids.
18:23I know I should have stopped, but you're saying one of them is critical.
18:27Are they okay?
18:28Told you so.
18:29Guilty.
18:30Sage, get her out.
18:31Wait.
18:31Not now.
18:32Come on.
18:33Why don't you stop?
18:34I can't afford insurance right now.
18:37You could have killed them.
18:39And what, you don't even care?
18:40Take a walk, Maeve.
18:41No, I'm fine to be here.
18:42Take a walk.
18:45Um, no, we already said that we're not interested in purely palliative measures.
18:53Can you let me know ASAP?
18:56You look like you need to do stressing.
18:58Please, this day.
19:00I figured you didn't reply to my message.
19:03I think you know better than to take me proud.
19:10Kauranga Alice.
19:12Pardon?
19:12Pity's father.
19:14Oh.
19:14She's got her father history.
19:16Anything useful?
19:17She doesn't know how to get in touch with him.
19:19And even if she had his number, she still isn't ready?
19:22Okay.
19:23So I thought you could track him down, or at least try.
19:28Thanks for doing that, Gia, but I think my efforts are best focused on Pity's tumult resection,
19:32and I can do that without the final history.
19:34Okay.
19:35Of course.
19:36You made some headway on the next surgery, I take it.
19:39I'm on my way, too.
19:40All right.
19:42So no sneaking off, then.
19:44Pity Alice's notes.
19:46You're on the case now, too?
19:48Not really.
19:49I see you didn't use up all your theatre time.
19:51We had complications.
19:52I see.
19:53At the risk of being rejected a second time, another pair of eyes on Pity's case might
19:57push things along.
19:58I'm happy to chime in as well.
20:00I thought you weren't on the clock today.
20:02Here I am.
20:03I think we can sort it ourselves, Chris, and like you said, I need more oncological support
20:08with this case.
20:09If you're sure.
20:10I am.
20:11Okay, then.
20:13You have enough to do as it is.
20:14You will want it?
20:18Um, yeah, always.
20:20See it, huh?
20:22Yeah.
20:23Hey, should I talk you through all the issues here?
20:26One of us?
20:27Sure.
20:28Lead the way.
20:38Nice jacket.
20:39I can return it if you don't like it, or if it's too much, or if you just plan on wearing
20:44a hoodie and some scrubs.
20:49Yeah, no, it's too much.
20:52It's fine.
20:52Just a rental.
20:53I think it looks good.
20:55Classic.
20:56No, all of this.
20:57It's too much.
20:58It's just too much.
20:59I'm not ready.
21:00I don't want to bury him.
21:02Hey, it'll be hard, but you're going to show up and you're going to get through it.
21:08Yeah, I'm just, I'm not ready.
21:12No one's ever ready.
21:14And if they say they are, then they are lying.
21:17We can just do whatever you want.
21:19It'll just be us if you still want me there.
21:21Well, of course I still bloody want you there.
21:23Good, because Bonnie said I had to be the buffer between the two of you.
21:27See?
21:28You're going to be fine.
21:29You're fine.
21:38Not all things can be fixed, mate.
21:41I can't believe that.
21:43And you wouldn't either if you were in my position.
21:46I suppose not.
21:47So, do I have you tonight, or should I emotionally be preparing to wake up alone again?
21:53I'll be making an appearance, but not till later.
21:55Guess that's got to do.
21:57Love ya.
21:58Love you too.
21:59What's going on?
22:03What do you mean?
22:04With Mon.
22:05We're fine.
22:06She's been all weird and tiptoey and polite.
22:09It's not her.
22:10Because you know her so well.
22:11Well, yeah, I do.
22:12She's my girlfriend, Marty.
22:13I know that.
22:14So why are you sticking your oren?
22:17Sorry.
22:18Sorry.
22:18Um, thank you.
22:19I thought you were better than that.
22:24Excuse me?
22:25What, you're just stringing Mon along?
22:26Telling her you love her while you're just waiting for someone else to come along?
22:29Someone more culturally appropriate, and then you're gone?
22:31You have no idea what you're talking about.
22:33Don't I?
22:34No, and this is none of your business.
22:36Monique deserves someone who loves her.
22:37I do love her.
22:38Or is she just a placeholder?
22:39Back off, Mon.
22:40Until you can finally bring yourself to go off and marry Zoya and live happily ever after?
22:43Is it so wrong to want my family and my life, to maybe want to honour my religion, to have children of my...
22:48I don't want to hurt her, Marty.
22:54I don't know what to do.
22:56Yeah?
22:58Then do the right thing.
23:18I don't know what to do.