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Jono!

The baby's almost here!

Claire, I need that medical measure urgently!

It's just come through.

It's raining now at Goluka.

Everybody knows the storm centre's moving that way.

What am I doing?

Negative. You'll be a problem.

I don't think this baby's going to wait.

Is Jess still on air?

Right here, Jono.

Go ahead. Jess, running out of options here.

Either I stay up here circling or I try and put down as soon as possible.

Well, there's no visibility down here.

How far off does Kate think the baby is?

She's fully dilated and pushing hard.

Oh, please.

No, everything's fine.

Okay, now just relax.

Just relax.

Good girl. Now breathe.

Breathe.

John, I think the baby's a bit too close.

You just have to stay up there and let it go on.

Okay, I'll try heading west to get ahead of the storm front. Okay.

Okay, now push, Gail, push.

Push.

Good girl.

Good girl.

John, I'm about to deliver now.

Oh, hell.

Katie, you okay?

The head is up.

Now. It's a Charlie, Charlie. This is 8 Romeo Hotel. What's going on over there?

Mr. Ramsey, can you keep all channels clear for a moment, please?

Now, I want to know what's going on. I've got a wife in that plane and all I

can hear is static.

The baby isn't going to wake, Des.

They're going to deliver now.

In the plane?

Is Gail all right?

Yes, she's fine. I promise I'll keep you informed. Please, would you just keep

this channel clear?

I want to know the moment they're safe on the ground, OK?

OK, Des.

OK, OK, OK.

I'm cutting the cord, Des.

It must be caught round the neck.

It must be.

Just one more push. Gentle.

Good girl.

Abgo is three at birth and still three.

Three? Pulse rate?

Nearly 95.

Damn it.

Look, give me some puffs of oxygen.

Abgo is five.

All right, now listen, I want you to set up a drip.

And give him some neonatal naloxone. That's not a nursing procedure.

Yes, I know, but this is an extreme situation.

Anyway, I trust it.

Well, it's a bit iffy.

Now, Gail, I'm going to need your help.

You have to hold him steady.

Now, I'm just having a few problems here, but everything will be fine, okay?

Good girl.

Get out!

How's the girl?

Oh, she's not too bad.

Bit of a nasty bump on the forehead.

You did well, you know.

I ended up with a few more bruises than I thought.

Well, they will receive my expert and personal attention tonight.

I was as worried about this almost as much as I was about the mother and the

baby. Oh, thank you. I couldn't trust this to the normal postal delivery.

It's my inheritance from my uncle.

It's the diary of the last four years of my great-grandfather's life.

Oh, that's wonderful.

There were others, of course, but they all got lost over the years.

I suppose the family didn't realise their real worth.

You know, if you want to learn about this place, that's what you should read.

That's the real story of this country.

I'd like to very much.

I'll lend it to you sometime.

Thank you.

I wouldn't mind taking a look myself.

Maybe.

Yes, yes, I can see the bassinet over here. Over there we'll have a wardrobe

with little animals stenciled on the doors.

What do you want about?

Well, that's what you were thinking, isn't it?

Oh.

You're blushing. Don't be ridiculous.

I saw you with the baby today.

Ted! I'm not knocking it.

I think it's a great idea.

Yeah, maybe.

One day.

We are not getting any younger.

Stop going on about it. What did I say?

Are you getting clucky?

Yes. All right, all right.

Anyway, it might seem like a good idea, but are you going to be the one who

washes the nappies and folds them?

I'll even change them.

Oh, you couldn't change a nappy if you tried.

Blindfolded.

Well, I'll hold you to that one day.

Anyway.

Sort of fun practising for now, don't you think?

Now, the main thing is support the head and the neck.

He seems a bit upset.

Oh, he's okay. Don't worry about him. Concentrate on him.

Now, when he's nice and clean, up.

Come here, pal.

And we scrub down.

There.

Now you try.

That's it.

The hand and arm behind the back.

Good. Hi, Mum. Hi.

How are you?

OK.

How's your head?

There. It's fine. Good boy.

Am I interrupting something?

No, no, it's all right.

We'll run through it later.

Okay. I'll pop these in order for you.

Thanks.

I didn't realise they cried so much.

That's what babies are for, isn't it?

Annoyed one end, missed the other.

She's had a pretty

rough time.

Would you like to hold him?

What are?

I

think

it's gonna be great.

There's something...

I was talking to Dad and Mum.

They were saying Kate did such a great job up there.

With all the panics.

We ought to do something for her.

Like what?

Well... The name we choose.

I thought we decided to call him Christopher.

After my father.

We can call the next one that.

Dad suggested a name.

Kay. Kay?

It's a girl's name.

It can be both.

Like Chris.

There was a Ramsey called Kay, a bloke.

What do you reckon?

Victor, Charlie, Charlie, go ahead, Charlie.

Just confirming ETA Rocky Hills 1440. Foxtrot out.

Hey, was that a smile I just got?

Uh, no.

Sorry, dear.

I'll get her.

Are you

all right?

He's a beautiful baby, Gail.

I can't even name him what I want.

His parents always know best.

Where are your parents?

Maybe if they could... Let's just get this stupid toast over with.

Oh, Dad.

Ah, here they come.

Right, everyone right for drinks? What about Dale?

Good.

It's okay.

Arthur Ramsey.

May share the good things in this world.

And may lead a long and... Fruitful life area

Careful out fellas,

careful. Here we go.

just awful.

Now, look, there are rooms upstairs, and you can move in right away.

Here, love. Have that while it's hot.

Now, look, you know that Jeff won't be expecting you for a couple of days at

work. Please.

Look, I will accept your kind offer, Nancy Wick, but I'm not ill. I'll be at

work tomorrow morning, as usual, on time, so can we just leave it at that,

please? We just want you to know we care. Yes, I know you do, but if you'd

just let me handle it my way, okay?

Hey, what's happening?

Claire's lost everything in a fire.

Did I miss a fire?

The only bit of excitement in town, and I sleep right through it.

Never mind, young thing.

You know, my mum used to say, we'll get out of this and into worse.

Now, why can't you all be like this man?

I mean, it's not the end of the world, is it?

Claire, I hear you've been playing with matches.

Morning, Doctor.

What beautiful flowers.

Yes, yes, I got them especially for you.

I'm sorry we weren't there last night, but... Nonsense.

The world can't stop for just one little flower, can it?

You ready?

Yes, I'll be there in a minute.

You weren't keeping an eye on it, did I?

No, I wasn't.

I think you'd better pop outside.

Ah, yeah.

What's this?

A bed.

Designed for more than one, if my memory serves me correctly.

One over here.

And one over here.

Compliments of Jill and Ted Dawson.

They heard about the fire and they just dropped it off.

That's very kind of them, but I don't know where I'm going to live. I think it

will be difficult to return this gift.

You got yourself a war drive as well.

This is ridiculous.

This is fantastic.

Now all we need is someone to bring along a house. What do you think?

Let's get him. Yep.

What's wrong with him? I don't know.

Is he hungry?

Just been fed.

Must be sick then.

Look, I don't know what's wrong with it. You heard Kate say they cry.

Not all night. All day. That can't be natural. Look, if you're so concerned,

you do something.

For God's sake, Des, just go back to work.

Here.

I'm afraid I would appreciate what you do not need.

Victor, Charlie, Charlie, this is 8 Roneo Hotel.

Claire, she's got a lovely old leather armchair.

Boy, I could really do with one.

Victor Charlie Charlie, 8 Romeo Hotel. Go ahead.

Des Ramsey. Claire?

Is Sister Standish there?

I'm sorry, she's on a clinic run.

What about Doc Standish?

No, he's with her.

Dr. Reed, Dr. Hiller are both here. Which of them would like to meet you?

Just hang on a second, Claire. I said we didn't need anyone.

Claire, I'm sorry, we don't need anyone. We're fine, thanks.

Gail, this has to stop.

Now, you're not coping at all with Kate.

You need some help.

Now, I wonder what that was about.

Ah, now there.

That's a nice-looking chair.

Who's it from?

I don't know. I didn't see.

Just left it at the pub.

Seems to be some sort of a poem.

The human spirit comes down from the hands of the creator.

In much the way he laid the precious metals of this earth.

I'll take that, Vic.

Hang on, there's a bit more.

I'll take it, Vic.

I'd hang on to that double bed if I were you.

I reckon that young bloke's got some sort of a sexual perversion.

Guy!

Do you still not know who this secret admirer is?

No.

He sounds like a nice person.

Yes, I'm sure he is.

And I'm flattered.

Max here at Foxtrot. Jeff, are you there?

Yes, Claire.

I had a call from Des Ramsey. He seemed anxious to contact either you or Kate,

but the call terminated rather quickly. Now, if you're over there, Claire, look,

it's worth mentioning.

Thanks, Claire. I'll give him a call. Open up.

It's a free routine.

Mike Sierra Foxtrot to 8 Romeo Hotel. Can you come in, please?

Mike Sierra Foxtrot to 8 Romeo Hotel. Please come in.

This is Mike Sierra Foxtrot calling 8 Romeo Hotel.

8 Romeo Hotel, please come in.

Mike Sierra, Foxtrot. This is Mark Ramsey, 8 Alpha Zero.

I heard you call Young Death.

Yes, it's Geoff Standish here, Mr Ramsey.

He gave us a call, was trying to contact me.

Do you know why he's not answering?

He could be out in the paddock.

Gail should be there, though.

Recently closed.

OK, we'll divert and call in on him.

Hey, Doc.

Hey. Hi, Dave.

Yeah, I was looking for her.

Yeah, Gail's been having a bit of trouble with the baby.

What's wrong with her?

I don't know exactly.

It's been a bit strange since she's been home, leaving the baby crying.

I don't think she's coping really well.

I thought you might be able to talk to her or something.

Look, it'll be fine, Dears.

I'll have a chat with her.

She just needs a bit of time and support.

Can your mother help at all?

No. I don't think she's too afraid for them to be around at the moment.

OK.

Strange, she's not here.

Well, we called before we diverted. There was no answer.

When was that?

Oh, 30, 40 minutes ago.

Maybe she did go to see if Mum could help.

Well, your father called us and she wasn't there then.

She might have been on the way.

8 Romeo Hotel to 8 Alpha Zero.

Come in, Dad.

Hello, Alpha Zero.

What is it, Dad?

Dad, Gail isn't up at the home station.

Oh.

What should she be there with the baby?

Yeah. OK, Dad, we'll get back to you.

Where the hell can she be?

Well, I don't think she planned to go too far. She didn't take any baby's

things with her.

Gail, can you hear me?

Is there anywhere else he could have gone? Friends or something?

She was a bit upset when I left her.

Well, she couldn't have gone far.

I've got an idea. Jump in.

What do you think you're doing?

What are you... Where is Kate?

Where is he?

Take it!

What do you think you're doing?

Come on, come on. Dale! Take it easy, take it easy. Come on.

Because Tiger ain't dead.

What's happening, Doc?

You get back with Kate, okay?

Listen, it's not easy adjusting.

It takes time. Don't you listen to me.

I'm sick of hearing this crap.

I don't want the baby.

I hate it.

Gail. I'm sick of his parents always interfering, acting as though they're

the only grandparent in the house.

Why can't they just leave us alone?

Why can't my mum be here?

And my dad.

to have a couple of days in hospital just to see how you feel.

I don't want to see the baby.

That's fine. You don't have to see the baby.

The baby can come to our place.

You don't have to see him until you're ready.

I feel so terrible.

Yeah.

It's very common.

A lot of women go through it.

I don't understand it.

I don't understand what I'm feeling.

You need some rest.

A couple of days in hospital will do you the world of good.

And the baby can be at our place.

What do you say?

I guess so.

Good.

I'll just get you some things.

It's just crazy.

We really wanted this kid.

Now she wants to get rid of him.

I just don't understand it.

Will you calm down, Des?

It's not going to help with you getting upset.

He's my son too.

It's not her place to give him away to whoever she wants.

I reckon that bump on the head's done more damage than we thought.

Look, it's more practical if she leaves the baby with us.

Especially if she decides to come to the hospital.

You can see Kate whenever you want.

She's agreed to come into the hospital.

You ready to go?

I'll be there in a minute.

I'll find someone to look after the place.

And then I'll come into town.

I'll only be gone for a couple of days.

Take you for it?

I want to be with you.

We've got to sort this out.

Ed?

Look, you moving into town might not be such a good thing. Not immediately.

I feel like I ought to be there, Doc.

Let's just give it a chance, eh?

Everything's blown up. What do you mean?

Where's Gail? Did you find her?

She's gone to hospital. Hospital?

Well, where's the baby?

He's gone too.

What? Well, what's wrong with the baby?

Nothing.

Gail's not coping. Dr. Standish thought... What do you mean, not coping?

Hell, Dears, why didn't you put your foot down?

Dad, you just stop it.

Dr. Standish... Dr.

Standish, what would he know?

I just can't understand how you let your wife and child get off like that.

Dad, will you just quit it?

It's got nothing to do with you.

Between Gail and me.

Look, he's my grandson.

And if you can't get your act together, well, I'm going to do something about

it. Yes.

Charlie, Charlie, this is Mike Sierra Foxtrot.

Victor, Charlie, Charlie.

Victor, Charlie, Charlie.

Is that you, Guy?

It is I, Guy, yes.

Hang on.

I want to speak to Claire.

Claire's not here.

Is she all right?

Yeah, she's fine. She's just not here.

Well, where is she?

The fire brigade told her that her place was cool enough now to go and check

through the remains if she wanted to, so she went and she's left me in charge.

I don't think that's wise, Guy.

Jeff, I can handle a radio.

Are you sure Claire is up to it?

Claire is bearing up like the outback trooper that she is.

In any case, Magnus Goldman.

Anyway, I want you to get on to the hospital and see if you can borrow a

bassinet.

Sly old dogs.

When's all this due to happen?

Just arranged the bassinet, darling.

Oh, what a good boy you are.

Come on.

Whoops-a-daisy.

Hello.

Oh, yes.

Hungry?

Hello.

Hi. You're just in time. Come on, pass me that bottle and be useful for once.

All right.

Ta.

How's Gail?

Oh, she's settling in. How's this little fella?

Oh, just look at him.

A real little heartbreaker, this young man, aren't you?

You're a natural, Mrs. Standish.

Just a lot of junk, isn't it?

Everyone just should have a fire through their place.

Their lives every ten years.

Gets rid of a lot of rubbish.

There's nothing wrong with grieving.

It's hard to cope with changes in your life.

You did it.

What do you mean, Claire?

You came halfway around the world with a tiny suitcase.

That was my choice, though.

I'm a very fortunate person.

You left your friends behind.

I still have mine here.

It is awful, isn't it?

The photographs.

Great-grandfather's diary.

Hello?

You're going to be late for work. Guy's doing a clinic run. I've got an offer at

ten. I've got plenty of time.

Hello, darling.

You weren't so keen to play with him at two o'clock this morning, were you?

Look, I was just about to move when you got up.

Okay.

You're not going to tell big fibs like some men do when you grow up, are you?

Come on.

That's a good boy.

Can you come and help your auntie clean?

Hey, Megan.

What do you reckon?

I bought it for Claire up at CWA, lady.

You know, once you move into a new house.

It's lovely, Johnno.

I'm sure Claire will be very touched.

Yeah.

I feel really sorry for her.

How am I to take her out to lunch? What do you think?

She's pretty upset. Oh, I don't know if it's too... Good morning.

Good morning.

How are you?

Today, Jono, is the first day of the rest of my life, and I intend to

celebrate it with all the zest and fulfilment it deserves.

Oh, good for you.

I was going to... And if anyone calls on my radio today to suggest that I need

sympathy or second-hand furniture, I'll send them packing with a flea in their

ear. Enough is enough.

Yeah, well, that's real clear.

Oh, you made that?

Thanks for thinking of me, but I've already got a teapot.

Anyway, this one's yours.

See if you can get your money back.

I want my grandson. Is he here?

Your name, sir?

Ramsey. I'm sorry. I'm afraid the baby isn't here.

Where's Standish?

He's in an operation.

He can't be disturbed.

But where the hell is my grandson?

He's with Sister Standish at home.

Damn doctors.

Who do I think they are?

Yeah?

All right, I'll tell him.

Mark Ramsey.

He's just stormed in demanding the baby.

He may have gone to your house.

Oh, yes, you're very beautiful.

But you dribble.

I'll have to clean this up.

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

What do you think you're doing?

Who do you think you are?

Yeah, Mr. Ramsey. Look, that's my son's baby and he wants him back. I'll get the

police. I won't have you scaring my wife like this. Now, the baby's been put in

our care. Your son knows what we're doing. My wife and I can look after him.

Oh, you're a hundred mile away.

The baby needs to be breastfed. It needs to be near its mother. She doesn't even

want him. What sort of a woman would give a baby away?

She hasn't given the baby away. We're just minding him while she's in

hospital. Oh, so you're the expert parent now, are you? Well, what would

you know? You haven't even got any kids.

Like I said, Mr. Ramsey, the baby needs to be near its mother.

Oh, keep standing.

G'day. Hi.

How you doing?

Okay.

How's the little tacker?

He's all right.

Pretty wild arrival.

900 feet and falling fast.

You were great up there. Thank you.

No, it was nothing.

The young bloke's going to go on to be another Kingsford Smith, I reckon.

You think so?

Yeah. Captain, uh, what's his name?

Kay.

Captain Kay, right.

Yeah.

Anyway, I'd better head off.

Look forward to having a nurse.

Oh, here's one now.

Catch you later.

G'day. Sorry about Dad.

Goes off a bit sometimes.

Have you been to see Gail?

It's happening to her, Doc.

She's really cracking up.

Well, I can't be sure.

Some women suffer from post-natal depression, but there just seems to be

something else.

All I know is, since Kay's been born, she's changed.

Was she depressed during the pregnancy?

Was there anything that made her upset?

Drown.

Doc Pryce has been shot.

A couple of times, I haven't been much help.

Dad died earlier this year.

She coped really well.

That's what I mean.

She's never been like this before.

Her father?

Yeah.

Pretty close.

When did he die?

About the time we got pregnant, actually.

Bad timing.

Hello?

I'd like you to come with me. We're going to go for a drive.

Where?

Not too far.

Here, thanks. I thought you said I didn't have to see the baby.

Look, I made you a promise that you wouldn't have to see him, and that still

stands.

Now, I'll give you a moment.

It won't be too long.

Now come on.

I don't want to be here.

Please, please, please, bear with me. Bear with me, please.

I was going to come later. I'm not ready. It's not a matter of being ready

or not.

You've got someone who's counting on you now.

You admit him?

I admit him.

There isn't one day that goes by when I don't think about him.

Well, you've got some things to put to rest.

I'll let you say goodbye.

Thought she was okay, you know.

And I told her about her dad dying.

She just put it all aside.

Kept on going.

Yeah, well, without grieving for her father, she found it hard

to love the baby.

Her emotions are in conflict.

Now, she may need some counselling, but...

She will be all right.

He really wanted a grandson.

He only lived long enough to see Kay.

You mean Christopher?

Oh, Claire, I hope you don't mind, but I borrowed your diary with all the

excitement.

Guy?

Don't be mad, Claire.

It's just a diary.

I thought I'd lost this in the fire.

Oh, Guy, you sweetheart.

Claire. Claire.

Claire, come on. What do people say?

Getting a bit friendly with the older women round here, aren't you?

I think he's good. I think he's doing well.

Thank you.

Oh, I love you. I enjoyed having you. Oh, yeah.

Here, I'll take you.

Come on, Chris.

Yeah.

Thank you.

Can you look after yourself, will you?

Bye, guys.

Take care of him, Dad.

Thanks, Doc. Bye, dear.

See you.

Bye.

Hey, Silk.

Still got me, haven't you?

Yeah.

No,

no, that's not how you do it.

Oh, Jeff, and you spent all those years at medical school.

I'm just practising. This is just a practice run, all right?

No, that's not how you do it.

All right, Miss Smartypen, you show me.

Oh, I'll show you, all right?