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Echo Whiskey Victor, go ahead, Shay.

Hey, Lex, Vince keeps calling. He's not getting the hint.

It took the longest job going to get away from him and it still doesn't work.

I know, he's taking it pretty hard, isn't he?

Maybe I'll just stay at the mine. I've got to be safe from ex -fiancés that far

underground.

X, go, babe.

Echo Whiskey Victor.

Hi, Cunningham.

Hi. Sorry to do this to you.

Do what?

Some of the town women have gone to Sydney and their husbands have run amok.

There's some sort of bet on.

in some bloody golf lanes, Pat. Come on, mate.

G'day.

Don't tell me you're the pilot.

Okay, I won't.

This'll test them.

I presume this is the bit you were telling me about.

Riley, you blokes, you gonna do this or what?

Turn it up.

Where'd the sheila come from?

Don't worry about them. They're bloody idiots.

All right, guys.

Come on, I've got to go.

Are you cool about it?

Like to be.

All I'm saying is that maybe Brad Pitt could. You couldn't. Of course I could.

You don't understand. Women are technical beings. They think with their

No, no, you say the right thing.

You can get any woman you want. Okay.

A hundred bucks. You're on.

Uma Thurman. Uma Thurman. See, you said anybody. No, no, but Uma Thurman,

there's like a, you know, there's a geographical difficulty. I'm not talking

about film stars. I'm talking about someone you know.

Well, like Che, Lexi, Zoe Ferguson. Zoe Ferguson?

What?

Lauren, I bet you a hundred bucks you couldn't get a date with Lauren. No,

Lauren, that's different. Come on, don't lie.

Lauren.

Look, mate.

Get on that.

Lock it.

What happened?

About three years back, he smashed it in a rock fall, didn't you, mate?

He's only alive because Ricky there stuffed his shirt in the wound and threw

on the conveyor belt. Yeah, I never got my shirt back either.

Yeah, good. I could have got bloody rapies off it.

Show us.

Bust again, mate. You know why I'm losing, don't you?

Bad luck on board.

I have some bloody manners, Rick.

Bad luck on board.

Yeah. Yeah, that's you.

In this day and age, half as cheap as that. I'm sorry.

Nothing against you.

Goes back generations.

So there's no women miners?

No, never has been.

Yeah, well, I wouldn't want to do it anyway.

Five kilometres underground just terrifies me. Yeah, I know how you feel.

Yeah.

You want me to hit you?

What do you mean?

Oh, a lot of miners hate flying, don't they?

A date is when you take someone out at night. Okay, okay, take out. What does

take out mean? Does that mean, like, you know, I have to go to her place and

pick her up? Yeah, of course you do. Okay, so how's the movies?

No, that's not a date.

Yes, it is. No, it's not. It is. It isn't. If you're 12 years old, it may be

date, but I'm talking about dinner or a club or something like that. Okay, okay,

so I take her out to dinner. Yeah, and you've got to pay. Yeah, no problem. And

you've got to drop her off at her front door. Sure.

And you've got to kiss her.

Oh, now hang on. You have to kiss her.

Hey, Chris.

Hey, Chris, you're a pest, man. At the end of a date, you've got to kiss

goodnight, don't you? It's convention.

Well, no, it all depends.

Who's the woman?

Just the woman. You don't know her.

Well, do you know her pretty well?

Yeah. Yeah,

I'd kiss her. It's generally expected.

Righto, righto, righto. No, it's on, it's on.

But, um, what defines a kid?

Well, it'd be a tongue, wouldn't it?

In my books, if you press your lips up against a cheek and make, you know, a

little pointy sound, that is a kiss. Yeah, but that's not a date -type kiss,

it? A date -type kiss. Okay, let's just say, gentle lip contact. Doink. No way.

Tongues, all right?

If I give Lauren a big, like, you know, sloppy tongue kiss, she's going to sack

me. Yeah, well, so what? That means you lose. Pay me now. Hang on, hang on, hang

on.

Let's just renegotiate the money.

Okay, what are you suggesting?

Well, for a start.

Thanks.

So what am I?

You're Jimbo.

$100. You might as well hand it over now.

Now, $200 says you never go the tummy.

The tummy?

I don't think there's any need to go into the fine print, OK?

Yeah, $100, take her out to... $200 if he drops the tongue.

Oh, Guy, that is really gross.

Shape, please.

It's science, OK? It's actually an empirical study. No Jimbo, it's me.

Echo Whiskey Victor, go ahead, Lauren.

Check out this T -shirt. How do you reckon?

Get that in there. Is that my size? Yep, that's you, mate.

What's her name? Wendy.

Wendy's her name?

Wendy from the ice cream bar.

What do I like most?

Guys, I just got a call on the radio.

Apparently there's been an accident out of the mine.

What sort of accident?

I didn't get any details, just that there's men trapped down there and

trying to contact their wives. I want you to forget all about me.

I want you to forget we ever met.

What are you talking about?

You're going back to Stephanie, aren't you?

I knew it'd do that.

So it's all been a lie, every moment. No, of course not. I love you. But not

enough to stay here with me. No.

No, I don't. Not after everything we've been through.

I ought to hurt him by chance.

And what about me?

No,

Michael, you can't do this to me.

What an explosion. Well, didn't you get any details? I mean, we've got to know.

I'm sorry, that's all I know at this stage.

A guy's dying down a mine and you don't even get any details. Just relax. No,

bugger relax. Come on, let's get out of here. We've got to go.

I don't know, maybe, um, drink?

Bite to eat?

Yeah, sure, that'd be nice.

Are you sure?

You don't have a flight time to the Royal Mining Centre, do you?

Um, no, I can't say I do, but you're saying yes?

Yeah, sure, whatever.

Um, Shay, is there any more news on that explosion? Did you get onto that number

that they gave us for those women? No, I tried, but she must have turned off.

So, um, I don't know, say, uh, Alonzo's, I don't know, 8 o 'clock?

Yeah, sure.

Listen, I'm pretty busy at the moment.

No worries. Um, anything I can help with? I'll let you know.

Shay, is this the number?

Yep, that's it. Great.

Straight off, just like that.

100 bucks.

Yeah, after the date.

That always happens. They always fall for the wrong guy.

Wasn't she gorgeous?

I could just go in there and watch that all over again.

What about when he left, did he?

I know.

Hello?

This is Echo Whiskey Victor.

Big Sky, this is Echo Whiskey Victor.

They're ignoring you. What sort of an outfit is this? Will you shut up? Look,

all we want is a few bloody details. And I'm doing my best.

You should have had a bloke pilot dead then.

I beg your pardon.

Echo Whiskey Victor, this is Big Sky Base.

Chris, thank God.

I've got those three miners on board. Lauren told us about the explosion. Can

get any more...

Well, we only know there was some sort of gas, an explosion in one of the

and not everybody's been accounted for.

Which mine? Which mine?

Chris, do we know which mine?

Wall on number seven.

Thanks, Big Sky. I'm flying onto the mine now. I've got clearance.

Good luck, guys. Big Sky, babe.

But look at this.

You see, you don't know it's here. I mean, you can't tell that. Well, this is

the gassy part of the mine, isn't it? So if it is here, then number three

drive's got to be blocked.

Well, that's it then.

There's another way. Yeah, and blasting in through here to number four, that'd

take weeks.

Don't know who's working the place, do we? It could be Nigel and his blokes.

Nigel. Beauty.

Come on, Dave, don't be a complete bastard. No, I didn't say it. Yeah,

were thinking it.

Well, no bloody use to anyone up here, are we?

Thanks for helping us out.

I'm just sorry about what's happened, but we'll do everything we can to help.

should be ready in a few minutes. Just take a seat. Thanks.

You met my mum this morning, didn't you? Maeve Cunningham?

Yeah, I did. On the airstrip.

She told me about your bet.

Congratulations, by the way.

Yeah, well, seems kind of stupid now.

Keep thinking, what if it was me down there?

She'd be freaking out.

No, she wouldn't. She looked pretty strong to me.

Yeah, well, I nearly got the roof all last year.

That way old man was killed.

Yeah.

That was Maeve.

Warwick's one of them.

Lucky stuff.

Who else, Steve?

There's three others.

Max again, not just one of them Okay,

we're ready to go

Take it easy, everybody.

We'll get there as soon as we can.

Worland Headquarters, this is Big Sky Chief to the Echo Whiskey Victor.

She doesn't know what she's doing. Look at this!

I'm trying to get the mind frequency. Will you shut up? Yeah, Dave, just shut

for a second. Worland Headquarters, this is Big Sky Chief to the Echo Whiskey

Victor. Do you read?

You're on to them.

Arnie, this is Lexi Chiani in Big Sky Chieftain Echo Whiskey Victor. I've got

three of your guys. They're pretty anxious about the situation down there.

I'm sorry I can't talk long. Bit of a circus down here at the moment.

You got the guys on the bench?

Yes, I have.

You there, Steve?

Yeah, Arnie. How bad is it, mate?

Well, they outburst on number seven drive, mate. Been a massive rock fall.

Rescue teams are waiting for the gas to clear so they can get in.

Some of the guys got out, but we're still not sure how many are actually

trapped.

We've got rescue crews underground. in five and seven, but that doesn't seem to

be working, so we're going to send some overground to number two. We seem to

think they might get in that way. Look, mate, I've got to go.

Thanks, honey. Echo with you, Victor.

They're going round to Worland too.

They could get in from there. Yeah, if you can get from the second egress

through to four, and if there's not gas everywhere.

Mate, who cares? It's their only chance. It's going to take hours to get there.

Can you land a plane there?

No way.

Anywhere nearby, these things can put down a pretty rough country. That

it's just off to the south. There's no way, no, you can't land a plane there.

Half a kilometre, maybe a bit more. That's good enough.

What? You're crazy!

Let's take a look.

Those poor women.

Yeah, well, I reckon people should just stay on the earth.

Why do you say that?

Oh, you know, people get killed down in the mines, they get killed up in the

sky. No, I think it's best if they just keep their feet where the grass grows.

That's very philosophical.

Oh, that's true.

From Jimbo.

Why would Jimbo send me chocolate?

Oh, I wouldn't worry about it. It's just been a gross little boy.

Anyway, I don't even know why you bothered to say that you would go.

Go where?

Out with Jimbo.

I didn't start to go out with Jimbo. Yeah, you did. You were busy and he was

hassling you.

Why would Jimbo ask me out?

Well, um... For a bet.

Hmm?

For a bet.

Charlie Tango Delta, this is Echo Wiki Victor.

Charlie Tango Delta, Lexi, how are...

There's a chance these guys can be rescued from the old mine shaft number

the other side of the mountain. The guys with me want to go and check it out.

Wait a minute.

Do you know anything about the terrain?

Well, I'll have a close look. The guys in there are pretty anxious. I want to

give it a go.

All right. Well, let me know when you're on the ground.

Will do.

Good luck, Lexi.

Oh, it's pretty rough down there.

Yeah, I'm going round again.

I was sure we should have flown with Monty Scott. He could land there. Just

it out, Dave.

All you do is have a go at her. I'm just saying, how come we got the chick right

to hang me for it? Here we go, Dave.

Okay, Dave, how about buckling up back there? I don't want your wedding to

You guys better all break and get to sleep.

With grace, the Lord is with thee. With the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our

Amen.

Everyone alright?

Come on, let's go.

Think about it.

I have all the way here. Yeah, well, there could be gasoline. We've got to go

real easy. Mate, if they are down there, we've got to try this. It's the old

rule number one in the book, mate. Preserve life, and that includes your

own. Wait for the trucks? We haven't got that long.

Well, that's not what I said.

I'll tell you what.

I don't feel too good if we're standing right up here and they've got nothing.

Keep it all right.

Doesn't apply.

Hey guys, anything I can do? No, no, we're okay. Don't worry, we'll be back.

Alright,

let's go.

I don't like you suffering too much, March.

There's always hope.

I knew something was going to happen.

No, you didn't. Everyone always says that.

I had a feeling just lately something's different.

I'd wake up feeling scared.

And Nigel's been remote as if I wasn't there.

He loves you, Mark.

It's all in your imagination.

Felt something coming toward me.

Something awful.

Yeah. Don't cry.

Oh, I get it back again.

We know how you feel, Mark.

No, it's nothing.

Oh, we can get down through here anyway. Come on.

Timbo?

Can I see you for a minute?

What did they say?

She's in the hangar checking those IRC reports.

Good.

Come in.

Shut the door.

Watch the roof, fellas. Easy, easy, man. Watch your side.

I found a shaft.

I'm going to fill it through here.

Just keep rolling that roof.

Yes, I know.

Is he dead yet?

I don't know. It's been working.

Well done.

He's your old man, I reckon, mate.

You're up with two to a shaft.

Maybe if we were right here. Shut up, shut up.

Just listen.

Hey!

Hey!

We're in the air!

It's Nigel!

Nigel! I know, mate!

Just hang on!

Get easy, fellas.

Come on, let's go.

See?

See?

At least one of them's still alive.

What can I do? What do you need?

Get on to Walen Headquarters, all right, and see how long they're going to be.

Then after that, once they get back here, you can rip a few more of these

for me.

Walen HQ, Walen HQ, this is Echo Whiskey Victor. Do you read?

Arnie? Walen Headquarters, got you, Echo Whiskey Victor.

You have beautiful eyes tonight.

Thanks.

What's up, you?

So... What now?

What... What do you mean?

Why make a big...

How much do you mean if we just go for it on the desk?

Right now.

I was thinking of canceling the bed.

How much?

200 bucks.

You lose.

I thought I might.

Are you going to kick me in the goolies?

No.

more posts.

You should help a bit. What the hell are you doing?

Get out of here.

I'm staying.

You need all the help you can get.

All right, Dave.

Bad luck. Every bit of luck is used up in this place, Dave.

There's no point in arguing about it. I'm staying. Hey, come on. We haven't

time for this crap.

We'll get back there and everything will be all right.

You see?

No.

Yeah, you watch.

Everything will be just like it was before. You'd like that, wouldn't you?

Nigel could be dead, Janelle. Leave her alone. You don't know how she feels.

Really? That was uncalled for.

Well, maybe she does know how you feel.

What are you talking about? Ask her.

Viv,

don't. This is not the time.

Oh, really?

He could be dead. Maybe now is the right time.

What are you talking about?

Hello?

No, I can't.

It's Nigel, isn't it? What about him?

He's having an affair, isn't he? I am so sorry.

God,

I knew.

Who?

Mark.

You bitch.

Mark, I'm sorry. Get off. Get off this plane. Mark, we didn't mean to hurt you.

I don't want to get out of my face.

Hey, just take it easy. Will you settle down? Hey.

Just take it easy. Take it easy.

Keep going. You've got to get one out.

Just watch it, mate.

Guys, I could fit through there.

No way.

If I go through, I can at least help out until you guys make that big enough for

everyone else.

Here I go on then. See how you go.

Hey.

Elijah!

Sending somebody in!

Jeff.

Hey,

Kitty. Yeah, I'm alright.

I'm Lexi.

You're a woman.

You noticed.

Who let you in here?

I let myself in.

How are you feeling?

I think I broke my ear.

What's that?

That's three of the guys digging their way in.

From the old wall in two?

Yeah. I was hoping someone would have enough brains to figure that one out.

So who are you?

I'm a pilot. I flew the guys back from the bed.

They go surfing?

They sure did.

Yeah, well, bad luck or not, I'm glad.

He's picking up.

I'm going through.

How's it, Ruth?

Bit dodgy.

Rick!

Are you alright?

Hang on, Steve. I can't get through.

We're going to have to keep moving, mate.

Just keep digging, all right?

Get here when you can.

Right -o.

Oh, that isn't a bloody thing. Jump for himself.

So it was a 13b3, was it?

Go away, mate.

Who's with you?

I've got Arch and the Wasp further down the drive.

They're alive, but I don't know Arch. He's pretty bad.

That, uh... girl's gone to check on him.

Where's Warwick?

I don't know.

You go. I'll take care of him.

Come on, mate. Let's get you out of here.

Lexi!

Stay here, here.

That's Ricky.

This is Charlie Tango Delta receiving you.

Thank God.

Who's this?

I'm Chris Manning. I'm on my way to Worland Mining Street.

Is that you, Ricky?

Yeah. Yeah, look, I'm down at Worland too. There's been another cave -in.

Where's Lexi?

Yeah, yeah, she's down there with them.

She's in the mine?

Yeah.

Okay, stay where you are. We're going to come and land there.

The rescue team shouldn't be more than ten minutes.

All right.

How long do we get there?

We're coming in now.

They can't survive two in one day.

Mark, there's just as much hope as there always was.

You can stop that blubbering. I can't help it. When we get off this plane, I

never want to see you again.

Don't, Mark, please.

Stay away from my heart.

Stop it, Mark. Leave her alone.

Fasten your seatbelts, ladies.

Hang on to the seat in front of you.

It could be a bit rough.

You'll be all right, Dave.

What are you doing?

Just trying to save your life, you silly bugger. Nigel?

Steve, where's Steve?

Yeah, I'm just gonna get you from here.

Aren't you scared down here?

Yeah, I am.

Well, I was scared in your place.

You didn't show it.

Come on. Come on.

Thanks.

Come on.

Not your new T -shirt, Daddy.