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It's in the old country.

Merry, merry Christmas. I can't wait to see Pops' face.

He'll be knocked for sixth when I tell him.

By the by, Pops, I've just decided to be a real pucker doctor, no less.

So long as you remember it's not all beer and skittles.

Now she tells me.

Shouldn't you be making tracks for the hospital? It's after two.

Oh, staff's up to drink at last. So I just go in before supper and see Tom.

The rest of the patients.

Oh, and I'll look in on Jot and take her who mail. Well, in that case, tell her

I'll be in tomorrow.

Only we're a bit pushed at the centre.

Hey! Now I'm free of the ward. Would you like a bit more help? Would I? That'd

be splendid.

Just what the doctor ordered.

Cracking gag.

Oh, honestly, look at Jot, his handkerchiefs. They're full of holes.

What can you expect when she uses them as rags for God knows what?

Anyone at home?

Oh, I...

Say, old Mother Riley at the wash tub.

That's quite enough of your lip, considering I'm just trying to get Joss

decent to go home to say nothing of myself.

Well, come on, what do you want?

Don't be like that. I've just fixed up a car for tomorrow's picnic.

You're to assemble three o 'clock sharp in the foyer.

Ah, very laughed, Tenko.

It's really happening!

Woo -hoo! Now then, there is the question of the... Oh, come on, get on

I'm due back in the centre in five minutes. We have a large intake due in

evening. So?

Oh, no. Oh, no, you don't. I shall need Joss's bed. And Marion's old one will

have to be moved back in. Now, Joss has only cracked her rib. Well, she'll be

lucky to make the boat.

Absolute twaddle. Joss has broken more bones than I've had hot dinners, and

she's always bounced back, despite her age and conditions in camp. In fact, the

first time we clapped eyes on her, she'd done her arming. What I suggest is that

Maggie and Dominica move in here with you. Oh, Mayor, in here?

Are you out of your mind?

Besides, we've only got five days left.

Fee, didn't you say something about wanting a nurse in here?

Well, together with our oh -so -delicate expectant mother.

Ah, yes.

Yes, Maggie, we'll need round -the -clock watching, 24 hours.

Oh, Metro can move into my room with Christina.

All nice and cosy, so how's that?

It's utterly ruthless.

No wonder you two survived.

Don't expect me to pass on the glad times. I hope Christina throttles you

Of course I'm mine.

Stuck -up she -dragon of a sister buying me from Joss just because I've still

got those nipples and leave my records alone.

It's for her own good.

Thinks I'll untie the award blaster eyes.

I meant Joss. Wouldn't even take in the gin I brought.

Joss has already got a cold anyway.

You could still infect the others, and you wouldn't want that now, would you?

Oh, serves him right. Where are you slinking off to?

I promised Mrs. Ling to help with the tool.

Well, you can tell her that Joss wants to see her husband, though God knows

Perhaps she prefers his company.

In fact, it's a good job I didn't know what you like, or I'd never have

volunteered to help out.

And don't you dare muck up my file. I'll muck up anything I see fit.

Mr. Ling.

How could she?

I'd better watch out for Stephen. He's in a foul mood.

Oh, he's probably missing Joss.

Not that he'd ever admit it. Stubborn old party.

Where is he?

In there, knocking back the booze. This has stopped him from sneaking in.

Honestly, they're like a couple of kids. Oh, Russ!

So, where would you like me to start?

Well, how about taking you on first aid?

Most of the supplies are inside that door, so I suggest you lay out the

from these supplies. There's many telling after all these years.

Be like old time.

So it will.

Can I too be of any assistance?

Where have you popped up from?

I have been to visit our small friend at the leper colony. Well, this is a

gathering of the clowns. I thought you might have need of me. Well, I couldn't

keep away.

How is the little chap?

Settling in.

Do you want me or do you not?

Kate, one sterling assistant coming up.

In our room instead of you?

Oh, Kate, how could you? Well, I think I'll just make myself scarce.

But Metro doesn't even like me, not really.

And then she'll go on about her rich husband and all the servants you'll have

bully.

Come on.

May made it specially.

Servants. At least I shall have them to bring me comfort in my loveless

marriage.

May and I shall be so alone.

What about your women friends from before the war?

Sadly, I am and have always been a man's woman.

You are my very first friend of the female sex.

Now I shall have to desert you for a husband who regards me as just another

possession. I'm not a valuable one at that.

I don't know what to say.

I have no one else to turn to.

Well, have you told the others?

I have some pride.

Why not?

They'd be most sympathetic.

To my face, perhaps, but behind it they'd be saying that's taken her two

down. Especially Maggie.

Yes.

I suppose you realize that my husband must have been a collaborator.

Or why else was he transferred to work in an office?

It does rather look like it. Knowing him, I'm quite sure it's like it.

I mean, I think how pure I kept myself only to be foiled with his crimes.

Not if you showed round that interview you gave.

Mary.

Especially the bit about how you saved us all, single -handed. That could even

save his bacon.

Bacon? What bacon?

What? Oh, no, no, no. His reputation and yours.

Don't you see? That article would cover up his bad record with one that was

marvellously heroic.

My God, I do believe you are onto something. I'm damn sure I am. I mean,

family said great store by their good name.

Well, I do... what they would not do to forget their precious name.

Doesn't bear thinking.

It does to me.

Just think.

I, Dominica Alicia, have the future of the House of Fair Mayor in the palm of

tiny hand. Like a plaything. To cherish or to throw to the winds.

I'm sorry you've been kept waiting so long.

The doctor would... Kate, hold on a moment.

I'll be back in a minute.

I think Lady Jocelyn has a visitor.

A Mr Ling.

Apparently his wife works at the centre.

I wonder what she wants with him.

Being somewhat of a law unto herself, I hate to think.

So, how is she?

Not the easiest of patients.

Though I do wish she hadn't got this blasted cold.

And sneezing straight at me every time I go anywhere near.

Oh, it's only her wife's shine she wants there. Wicked old beagle. My gratitude,

sister.

Good evening, Miss Norris.

Lady Jocelyn will be pleased to see you.

Evening.

Yeah.

Right, then.

Oh, when you see her, Ladyship, would you please tell her that if she loosens

her bandages just once more, I'll have her manacled and possibly gagged?

What a terrible joke!

And what, might I ask, are you doing in my room?

We were put here.

Then you can put yourself straight out somewhere else.

I'm sorry, but I think you've been moved.

This cannot be happening.

Moved? Moved where?

To the box room, I think.

The box room?

How dare they?

How dare they, after all I have been?

Why am I put in that cupboard of a box room, and why me?

Keep your hair on.

Phyllis had to clear the sitting room for the new intake.

And you will have Christina for company.

Bore, isn't it?

It is an insult.

There are not even mosquito nets. Why are... Am I not in here, next to the

bathroom? I am the next dentist.

It's Maggie.

Bea and Kate have to keep an eye on her. Being, how shall we say, proper poorly.

Pregnant. I know.

It's shocking.

It most certainly is.

Oh, my beautiful girls. Don't worry. I moved them in. If there is even one tiny

crease, I shall personally strangle you twice.

Oh,

no, we shouldn't laugh.

Extraordinary.

So, Maggie, any news of what's happening to you?

Phyllis and the powers that be in London have fixed up for me to go into an

unmarried mother's home.

There's got to be something better than that.

Like what?

How about Dorothy?

Of course, her boarding house. Don't be nuts.

Me pregnant and then with a baby.

She's no need reminding of Violet, now, has she? Knowing what a strange girl

Dorothy is, who knows? I'm not risky, and that's flat.

So, unmarried mums it is.

God, just the thought of it makes me all sweaty.

Hold your nose and down the little red lane.

Bit

strong,

isn't it? So's the medicine.

Honestly,

this place.

And don't forget you to go down to the food office first thing.

And Joss said to be sure to ask for a Captain Nelson.

Oh, don't you start. She's already written it down twice, underlined.

she thinks you're not to be trusted.

Feelings mutual.

I suppose you know Mr Ling was allowed to visit her?

Yes, I saw him.

In there for hours he was.

Oh, was he?

Look, I'm sorry I can't stay to do the washing up, but I've just got to get

back. So into bed with you and look after that chest.

Oh, and by the by, Joss sends her regards.

She heard the bell.

Oh, it's you.

Thanks, a bundle.

Here.

What do we owe this honour?

Doing a favour for the manager.

Then Bea caught me.

I'm dropping her off at Jotty's and bringing her on to the picnic.

Oh, that.

Yes, that.

And should you be drinking?

Nope. Then I hope you've eaten.

Nope.

What are we going to do with you?

Unmarried mother's home, Miss Linton.

Oh.

Hmm.

Hey, why did you bunk up with Dot?

Don't use Dot.

Oh, Violet, my baby, work it out.

A new life, another place, and you know Madam.

She's got to get used to kids sometime.

I don't want to be the one to do her that little favour.

Do you know what you are?

Perfect martyr material.

Oh, but then you've got the background for it.

Enjoy heading below the bell, dear.

When it's called for, yes.

Rotten childhood, tatty jobs, prison camp and pregnant.

Isn't it about time you broke the habit?

Yarn!

Unminded and so -and -so, aren't we?

And so am I.

Jimmy, who do we know in signals?

That is a fetching sight.

My dear B, how good of you to come. I think so, considering I've been knee

in your smalls. I'm what?

You heard me.

Washing of same.

Oh, dear.

You're going to need some clean handkerchief.

Not to worry. I'll bring some in on the way to the picnic.

Would be grateful.

So, how's it going at the centre?

Well, it's a whole lot tidier, including the files.

Oh, and the authorities have come across with a load of medicines.

I say, sounds very top -old. Well, it could be worse. That's Stephen, that is.

Lost without you to goad him.

So look at your bed.

Missing my muscle, no doubt.

I won't give my eyepiece to be out of this internment. Just thank your lucky

stars you're under sister Pickering.

She's one of the best. Oh, good, you think so.

Yes, she asks me how I'm breathing and then straps me up so I can't. What a

marionette, like some others I could mention. And leave my bed alone.

Shut up.

Oh, and Mr.

Ling said he'd be calling in again before lunch.

Oh.

Ah, that's better.

Absolutely tickety -boo.

Oh, tickety -boo. Oh, come on, sir, don't know why I bother.

Because you're a good egg.

That's for a while. In fact, better than sold Monica.

Don't overdo it.

Only thinking.

The day I got my motorbike, I went straight off down to Limehouse for a

Guess what?

I drove hellfire clean through a bunch of black shirts.

Monica clinging onto my rear and screaming, bugger off, you lot!

Don't make them like that any more.

Oh, I don't know.

Silly old... Shroud. You, my girl, are in need of some shut -eye.

If only to shut me up, eh?

Still, we'll soon be going home.

You and I'll have a grand Christmas and New Year together.

1946.

Who would have thought that we would?

you forget something?

Memo for Smithers. I think I must have left it on my desk.

Oh, it's not like you to forget your papers.

Why is your car not waiting?

I wasn't sure how long I'd be.

Or if you'd be here.

Clifford Jefferson, you're playing hockey.

No, no, I wouldn't call it that.

I suddenly realized that in just a few days time you'll be on your way.

And I need to talk to you.

Oh.

So.

What have you been up to?

Oh, bills.

Trying to sort out which have been paid and which haven't. They're in such a

muddle and it's all my fault. Nonsense. I told you, you must take it slowly.

Besides, they'll give me something to do after you've gone.

The house will seem very empty without you.

Won't be for long, I hope.

There's so much I want to say, but now... now we're face to face.

If it's any help, the first time I was able to say what I really felt was in

camp. In the camp, yes, I know.

It's just that we'd been through so much together. We'd seen the worst as well

as the best.

Didn't matter what we said.

Whereas you and I, we've always been sort of careful with one another.

Perhaps.

I suppose what I'm trying to say is sorry.

I'm sorry for not understanding how much you've been through and for not

accepting how much it's changed you.

You couldn't be expected to understand. And if I'm really honest, it hurts that

there's a part of your life that I shall never really know.

Perhaps one day...

Yes, perhaps.

It's not just me that's changed.

So it's a matter of us both learning to accept each other as we are now.

Change isn't all, whether we understand them or not. We will, if we have the

courage to say what we really mean.

It won't be easy.

Nothing important ever is. Oh, bloody English reserve.

Still, I don't think at least it'll make life more interesting.

Oh, won't it just?

Do you think I'll be able to shout at you every time you say, darling, all

if I use the bathroom first?

I do not. Oh, yes, you do.

What about you, then?

Talking to me when I'm shaving and, what's more, expecting an answer the

I've cut myself. You never said.

Oh, Cliff.

Oh, if only all our differences were so small.

I love you.

I know.

Me too.

This would surprise the servants.

It's their day off.

Oh.

Thank you.

For what?

For restoring my confidence.

At times I've longed for this.

Just to hold you.

I know.

Do you?

I felt just as lonely.

No, no, I mean, I've longed to hold you afterwards.

I always felt somehow deserted.

You never said.

All these years.

Do you know this is the first time I can remember making love during the day?

The servants were always around.

Then to hell with the servants.

Hello, Mr. Jefferson.

Hello.

I feel as if we've just met.

Tell me, in all those years, were you never tempted to sleep with anyone else?

I do admit, once.

Even got as far as the bedroom door.

And?

She had foul legs.

Whereas yours are quite, quite perfect.

And much else besides. Oh, don't overdo it. Why not?

This is the new honesty. Clifford, it still leaves the other problems.

Oh, plenty of time for those, one step at a time.

Besides, now I've started, I find I like this saying what I think.

You won't mind me coming clean with Ben, then?

How do you mean?

About how I've changed. Let him see I'm being honest so he has a chance to be.

Don't you think he's enough on his plate coping with the exams?

Anyway.

Why don't you wait until you're both back here?

No, if I don't do it as soon as I get there, I'll never have the guts.

Besides, I want to unpick that public school image.

And what is that supposed to mean?

All that training not to show too much feeling.

I could tell from his letter. It's what upset me.

From now on, I want Ben and me to have a proper relationship, even if it's

uncomfortable at times.

Right, you've had your time with him. Now it's my turn.

You'll have to trust me.

I see.

I always wondered how you became a camp leader.

Now I know.

Oh, hell's bells, I completely forgot.

It's all right if I get up now, isn't it?

Yes, if you must.

Why such a rush?

I don't believe it. For once she's forgotten the sacred them.

It's not funny. Oh, it is to me.

Marion.

Marion, I think it'll work out.

Oh, my God.

What? My driver come to pick me up. He can jolly well drop me off at the beach,

and you can explain why I'm late.

Careful! I might just take you up on that.

There.

Now I've got every single address and forwarding address.

And don't forget, if any of you move, you can let me know.

You haven't yet told us where you will be living.

A friend of my mother's is taking me in.

Into Chinese quarter?

That's right.

Any objection?

If that's what you want.

Kate, please just stop shaking yourself like a dog. Oh, sorry.

Gosh, isn't it a lovely day?

Why, perfect.

Think.

Here we all are, safe and sound.

And then a few days after you, home to my very own room.

Even a fire in winter.

A real, live, honest -to -goodness fire.

Now, don't forget, whatever you're doing, wherever you are, in the whole

world, we're all meeting at Raffles on the 20th October, 1950.

Five years from the day you leave here, right?

Promise? Given we've got the money to get here.

Yeah, of course.

Still Metro will stump up what was all her loose.

Isn't that right, you old money bag?

You're too low as our estate's been ravaged by the... Sorry, no offense.

But of course.

Yes, Mr. Ulrich, you must be wondering where you will be sent.

I think I might know.

Yes, in fact, I wished to announce that I have come to a decision.

At last!

We've given you up for lost!

Sorry, I got caught up.

Oh, I say, what a bean feast.

Bangers and bits.

Oh, I could eat a horse.

And most probably will.

Where's Bette's watcher?

Oh, she's gone to see Joss to make sure she's behaving herself.

Well, Miss Lee, I've got some good news for you.

Doctor thinks we can take the stitches out tomorrow.

Ah, just the person I need.

Oh? What of?

You know who is having a snooze. So I'd be grateful if you'd go and wake her up.

Drugs are due soon and she can be very obstreperous. Don't I know it. How is

she? Impossible.

But what a character.

Only don't say I said so.

This is the life.

Yeah.

And to think I'm heading back to all those pea soupers.

I must be balmy.

At least I shall have lovely wisdom.

What do you mean, at least?

She means she'll miss us.

Isn't that right?

I do believe I shall.

I say, Metro, that's quite a confession.

Still, this is the time for confessions, I suppose.

Look, there's our Beatrice.

Come on, you old slowcoach, or you'll miss the bangers. We've had most of them

as it is.

Dear God.

Our dear friend, Joss.

No need to stay.

No, but I shall.

It's not fair, is it?

Is it? No.

Then what death is?

First Monica.

And now... Folded them so neatly.

Edge to edge.

Ready for use.

If I hadn't given them my code... Told you.

It was her heart.

Over 70, three and a half years of privations, knockings about.

She was worn out.

More than we knew.

Even so, if I hadn't bullied her into helping me, if I'd stopped her doing so

much... Some hope.

God, how I hate this place.

Every stick and stone.

I shall close it down, now, forever.

Somehow, I don't think... No.

Let's not think.

Not for a long, long time.

I hope we didn't wake you, but we brought you some coffee and sandwiches.

There's no need. And when you've got those inside you, you're going back to

Raffles and to bed.

The funeral's this afternoon.

And don't worry, Christina and I are going to stay here and open up.

Stephen will stay with us. Clifford's waiting outside with a car.

That's very kind of you.

So how is he?

Very bitter.

Kate couldn't sleep in it last night, so she used Beatrice's.

No blame her.

No.

Seems only the other day we were burying Tom.

At least we know the drill.

Funerals are three. We leave 2 .30. Armbands are in my office.

She found her stone in our second camp.

With her pride and joy.

That and the table she made.

Oh, Phyllis, it makes all one's other troubles seem so small.

Come on, let's get out of here.

Yes. Yes, I'm sure you're right.

Talk to you when you've had a rest.

Fine.

Sorry to be so much trouble.

How very tidy it is.

By the way, Mr. Ling telephoned. He wondered if you might call after the

funeral.

Why not?

More the merrier.

Did I tell you I've decided to go back to England?

Yes, you did say.

To your sister, I believe.

If she'll put up with me.

And vice versa.

Whereabouts does she live?

Oh, bijou, bungalow, bexel on sea.

Perfect place to retire, according to Lillian.

So very nice and quiet.

Well, you know, you'd be very welcome to stay here.

What, with Marion off in a few days? I wouldn't mind a bit of company.

Place will be like a... If there is any hereafter, which I

doubt, I bet she and Monica are dishing the dirt.

Swapping rude stories.

Ever heard anyone about the piano and the tuner?

More than once.

Got filthier every time.

Which reminds me, no solemn occasion after. She'd hate that.

Just a good booze -up to send her on away, as we did for...

Well, I think we ought to go.

First occasion, my old girl.

Be on time for anything.

I wonder,

might I address the Catherine?

What?

Ah, yes, yes, if you wish to.

Ladies and gentlemen, if I might crave a moment.

Lord, he's going to make a speech. A moment only, please.

Apart from

having the honour of Lady Jocelyn's friendship, I am a

solicitor.

And in that capacity, I was invited to visit her.

in hospital, in order to make a will.

I should say to me, not getting any younger, I have the will here.

But before I read it to you in full, I'd like to sum up the

gist of the contents.

Aside from bequeath to friends and family, In England,

she has left to her good friends Mrs.

Marion Jefferson, Sister Ulrika, Miss

Kate Norris, Miss Christina Campbell, Mrs.

Dominica Vermeer, Miss Margaret Thorpe, and Mrs.

Dorothy Bennett.

the sum of 1 ,000 pounds each to be spent

on enjoying themselves and not paying an bill.

To Dr.

Beatrice Mason and Mr.

Stephen Wentworth, the sum of 500 pounds per annum each

on understanding...

that there will be joint trustees of the center to be renamed the Monica

Redcliffe Foundation.

However, they must undertake to oversee the building and running

of the foundation personally.

Otherwise, the 52 ,500 pounds intended for the foundation

will be donated to the Forsyth Society, which I believe has something to do

with suffragettes.

Typical. Just getting used to going back to my sister all nice and cosy, and she

shoves her spoke in, as per usual. And from her we can't get at her.

Sarah, all that time I thought you nicked the leg.

You never.

And why the hell not?

No reason. And you needn't look like that. It does happen, even to old

like us.

I beg your pardon, sister. Not the sort of subject to bring up in front of a

nun. We are still part of the vow.

So, you are returning home?

Of course I'm not returning home.

Waste all that money when there's so much needs to be done, don't be absurd.

Besides, if that's what she wants, that's what she'll get, blaster.

So we'll just have to rub along, if that's possible. Look, I still haven't

that I will come back.

My good woman, don't be ridiculous. Who's your good woman, me?

Apparently I'm not allowed to get on with it on my own. Seems I'm not to be

trusted. You heard that, Will. So you'll just have to buckle under and have

done. Buckle under?

I have never buckled under in my life, and I do not intend to start at this

stage, especially not with you to contend with. Now, you listen to me,

case it escapes your notice. The centre... The foundation... It's my

thought of it. I found the building, besides which somebody has to be bought.

Now, listen, you, if anybody is needed to run things, then it is most certainly

a doctor. So you are coming back? Of course I... I'm coming back, if only to

you don't louse it up.

Assuming that by then I can still bloody well see what you're up to.

Bless you.

I feel much fresher now.

Thank you.

Apart from not having a bathroom, the soap at the convent is not very nice.

Efficient, but little else. Our pleasure.

Besides, it was very kind of you to bring us the news. We've both been

about Stephen.

And that is not the only reason for my visit.

Oh?

I have come to an important decision, perhaps the most important of my whole

life.

Would you like me to leave you two together?

Of course not, you're our friend.

Thank you for that.

Many things have made me to decide, meeting again my dear friends.

This poor, devastated country.

But also, there is news of great change in our church in Holland.

Before the German occupation, we had the reputation of being most... How would

you say it? Old -fashioned?

But now, perhaps because of the war, there has been something of a

So I have decided that I may serve God without returning to the enclosure of my

order. You're leaving the church.

Oh, no.

I could never do that. But I shall not go back to Holland. Instead, I have made

arrangements to work here.

in a leper colony, close to God's stricken children in the country that I

so much.

So please be glad for me.

If that's what you want.

Oh, I do.

And just think, when you get back, we shall be able to see each other, you and

Clifford and dear Christina.

What a long thread God has made to bring us all together.

A thousand pounds, eh?

What a sterling little lady just was.

Well, there'll be a duller place without her. Yes.

And you'll be sure to do exactly as she instructed.

Spend it all on jolly little nonsense.

Don'ts of country. All that sort of thing.

Oh, yes.

Forgetting. We're moving on, eh?

Possibly back to Holland?

I must say, I'd take it as an enormous compliment if you would permit me to pay

my respects after all this nonsense is over.

Please. I have to confess to you something.

Oh.

Getting a bit of a ball, am I?

Ball? I am not a fool, my dear.

Do you know I'm a bit of a duffer?

No, never, you.

But there is something that I have specially kept from you. Something

Oh.

It's my husband.

He's been found.

Lied on his estates and waiting for me to find him.

Oh.

Yes, I see.

And I should be forced to join him, if only because... Please, please.

No names, no pacto.

Of course you must join him.

Sacred bond and all that.

It is nothing like that.

Indeed, since I have known you, I have been so happy. Please, my dear, say no

more. I regret it.

Besides,

you are doing the right thing.

That's what counts for the end.

Tell you one thing, though.

Not only do I respect and admire you quite enormously, but you always

have a very special place in my heart, don't you know?

Now, excuse me.

Lots to do.

Have you heard when your trial will be?

No, but they will hang me.

You do not know that.

I did what I did.

Yes, but sometimes you tried to be... You tried to be human.

We are all human.

Even the most wicked.

That is because we are all God's children.

You are very certain?

Of God's purpose, yes.

But do not think I've been without doubts.

You too?

Oh, yes.

For which you, Commandant Yamauchi, are partly responsible.

In camp, it was as if I was forced to live my life backwards, discarding all

those rules I had been taught to accept questioning.

But in the end, God gave me the courage to find my faith renewed.

If I had true courage, I would have done the honorable death as Captain Sato.

No. Yes. Perhaps God, whether yours or mine, did not wish it so.

To punish me.

That I think you are doing for yourself.

But this time will not be wasted.

If we can allow ourselves, we can all grow in grace, so that when at last we

come to meet our maker, we can come to him with the gift of a purer soul.

You are a good woman.

I am a muddled and opinionated nun.

But we must all try our best.

Always.

To the very end.

still with us, isn't she?

Oh, yes.

And always will be.

Nothing works out as planned?

You can say that again.

Hey, you lot, turn the lights off. Go on. Kate, what is it? What do you want,

Lucy?

Tra -tra!

Kate, did you feel it? Got it especially for me.

Here.

Isn't it grand?

Of course it's grand.

Come on, Kate, cut it before we tear it apart like we used to.

Right.

Eight, I think.

Seven.

Oh, yeah.

I should have remained it, shouldn't I?

I don't see why. People died in the camp and we had to carry on. Why not now?

Why not indeed?

Or have we gone soft all of a sudden?

Why am I always lumbered with difficult women?

to find I was always stuck in that sickbay.

Oh, you didn't have Dr. Trier around on that.

She was a good doctor.

Oh, my God, you're not going to start that all over again, are you? I shall,

I wish.

I wonder where she is now.

France, I expect.

Oh, God, probably shot by the Gestapo.

The Gestapo, what? The Gestapo was in the resistance.

Oh, not so funny. No.

Shall we drink to those who are no longer with us? I would like that.

Nellie?

And Sally.

Sylvia.

Judith Bowen. And Debbie.

Rose. And little Phoebe.

Blanche. Dr.

Tree.

And Joss.

And Shinya.

And may the good Lord bless them and keep them.

Please, no.

Please, no.

Come on. Come on, old chap.

Wakey, wakey.

You're having a nightmare.

Can I say anything?

Changy? Not a thing.

Oh, anyone does tend to.

Zed.

Might I ask what you're doing in my bedroom? Have you no shame, woman? Not

you'd notice.

What, do you mind?

Oh, don't be so silly. I'm a doctor.

As if I'm ever allowed to forget. Well, I want no comment.

Pegas can't be choosers.

In any case, I happen to like silk next to my skin.

So it would seem.

Widow Twanky.

No, listen, I'm late for the boat as it is, so just peg back your ears and pay

attention. Those files are now in apple pie order and they are to remain like

that. Oh, and if Mrs.

Lean gets called away, on no account is Mrs. Bennerty to be left in charge of my

children. Is that clear? The woman is a perfect manager.

Oh, look who's talking.

If I'm to wave you off, you'll go out of here so I can dress. I have no need of

being waved off, I do assure you. No, but I need to assure myself you've

gone. And if that's more lubrication for my chest, you know what you can do with

it. Open it. Go on. It won't eat you. Oh, go on.

You little sunbeam. Thank you.

And if I get a full report, as promised, once a week, every week... then Jake

has been instructed to supply you with one of those per letter, only just to

make sure you don't cheat, you've got to give him the letter to post. If you

think I can be bribed... Oh, I've got your measure, Wentworth.

Mason, I wouldn't bank on it.

Not if I were you.

Oh.

Here, you've forgotten your toothbrush.

And back up, or you'll miss the boat as well.

The story of my life. Oh, for goodness' sake, stop feeling so sorry for

yourself. If you don't... You watch out. You're going to turn into a right old

butler of a doctor. With patients like you.

Oh, there you are. Quick, quick, down to my office.

I'm dressing the brigade now.

I'm quite ready.

Sorry. The thing is that staff cars are at a bit of a premium just now and it's

due back at Government House within the hour. It will be.

Calm down.

I know exactly how long it takes to drive to the docks. I did it four years

remember?

Yes.

Worst moment of my life.

Well, forgive me not coming to see you off. It's just... I know, I know.

Duty calls.

I'm glad you can't.

Oh, come on.

I don't want you to miss the boat.

I'd love you to miss the boat.

I'm coming back.

Yes.

This day, I hope.

Remember me.

Give my love to Ben.

I

still

can't believe it.

He told me by the door next door instead of on the phone from London.

Told you I'd take you in, didn't I?

Didn't die.

Oh, look what she needs out now.

She's got some job in an antique shop or something.

So, how did you fix it?

Never you know.

Take Mrs. back.

Oh, and here.

Occupation stamps for the king.

All right.

Know how you were told to burn the Nip currency?

I took mine straight out of the post office and brought up every Jap stamp I

could lay my hands on before they were burnt.

I'm not following you.

London.

Stamp dealers will pay the earth.

That's it.

Oh, Jake.

Oh, holy horses.

I do believe that's the very man I've been trying to contact. Not now.

Look, I'll catch up with you.

Only he's got a load of time.

Come on, people.

Come on.

Maggie!

Where's Jake? I thought he was bringing you down. Doing business.

Being on the boat.

She's looking very pleased with herself all of a sudden.

I was saying, if you need any help at the centre, I'll be here in town.

No, I will. If only to give me a hand with Stephen, dutiful man.

Mind you, he'll be turning over a new leaf when I come back.

I've been the mob boy now. We didn't have to get bloody with them.

True right.

Never have been captured in the first place if they hadn't been sitting on

backside sunning themselves.

Before the bloody war, for the likes of these.

Is that what they think?

Does it really matter?

Come on.

Time for the art.

Perhaps he's been right.

If you could come for a visit.

I wish it was me that was going today.

I was saying that perhaps you were right and that later you could come for a

visit. Don't be silly.

You won't want me.

Please.

That's over.