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00:00Previously, on Short Street.
00:03Whoa, slow down.
00:04Harper has bailed on me, we are ships in the night, yet again.
00:09You and Drew, you're solid, right?
00:11Of course.
00:12How do you deal with trust issues?
00:13Has something happened between you and Marty?
00:15We kissed.
00:16It's not my fault he didn't tell you.
00:17I'm on a rugby scholarship.
00:18If he can't play, he'll lose it.
00:19I'll have to go to another school.
00:21Kids like Alfie, they're better off in their own world.
00:24Well, I think you're wrong.
00:25Alfie's getting his surgery tomorrow morning.
00:26You've tacked Alfie's surgical bill onto Max.
00:29Let's forward, Marty.
00:30Alfie is getting his surgery, no matter what.
00:36Look, you can't ghost me forever.
00:38I just want to make sure you're okay.
00:40And, hey, did you say something to Esther?
00:44Look, just call me back, please.
00:47Who was that?
00:48Monique.
00:49I was just checking in, making sure she's okay.
00:52Is she?
00:53She is not taking my calls.
00:55Why?
00:56I don't know.
00:58Don't lie.
01:00What?
01:01I'm not lying, Esther.
01:02What is going on?
01:03Just say it.
01:05Well, you're the one interrogating me,
01:06acting like I've done something wrong.
01:08You kissed.
01:10You were Monique.
01:12Okay, look, I can explain.
01:15Mon was hurting over Naz.
01:17She felt rejected.
01:18She needed a friend.
01:19I was there.
01:20She just got confused and kissed me for a second.
01:23It was nothing.
01:24Look, look, it was over so fast.
01:26It was just a mistake.
01:27Well, you can't stay away from her.
01:29Do you want to be with her?
01:31No, of course not.
01:33Babe, I love you.
01:35Only you.
01:37And, look, I went to tell you straight away,
01:39but you were dealing with Drew and Boyd
01:40and Romulus's surgery,
01:41and I just didn't want to add more stress right then.
01:43Well, you should have told me straight away,
01:45because how do I know you're not lying to me now?
01:47What?
01:48And how long before I find out you're using again?
01:51I made a bad call.
01:52I should have told you straight away,
01:54and I'm sorry.
01:55But you can't jump from one bad decision to I'm using again.
01:58Yeah, well, that's how it is.
01:59Well, please, please don't let it be like that.
02:01Look, you have to know I fully intended to tell you.
02:04Honestly, it was nothing.
02:05You can trust me.
02:09Esther!
02:10Can I please get another one of those?
02:12I can still afford it.
02:13Celebrating your resignation.
02:15Ah, you're here to celebrate with me.
02:17No more bad decisions, Monique.
02:19Was that the reason?
02:21Well, I just felt like I needed a change,
02:23and I felt a bit claustrophobic.
02:25You're not regretting it?
02:27I was brash and passionate.
02:29Your passion is something I admire about you.
02:32Well, if it's time for you to go,
02:34well done for recognizing it.
02:35Most don't until it's too late.
02:37Right.
02:38You're a businesswoman.
02:39You call the shots.
02:40I am.
02:41That's right.
02:42Hmm, yes.
02:43If the world is my oyster,
02:44I need to stop stalling, dive in, get that pearl.
02:47Whatever.
02:49Metaphor makes sense.
02:53Yeah, well, don't be a stranger.
02:55Keep in touch.
02:56Keep in touch?
02:58All right.
02:59Kind regards.
03:00Sorry?
03:01Keep in touch.
03:02That's something you said to your uncle
03:04that you don't ever want to see again.
03:05I just didn't want to put any pressure on you leaving.
03:08I do want to see you.
03:10You do?
03:12Of course.
03:14Okay.
03:15And by seeing you, you mean...
03:17Coffee?
03:18A drink?
03:19Whatever.
03:21I don't want to lose you as a friend.
03:35Didn't Hussar suspect anything?
03:37He did Alfie's pre-op checks and wheeled him off.
03:40Oh, my God.
03:41Can you relax?
03:42Alfie is in surgery.
03:43Everything's fine.
03:44What if someone checks the bill?
03:46You know, Niles or Mr. Mayhew?
03:47You know, rich people check their finances.
03:49It's how they stay rich.
03:50This is all on me, so you've got nothing to worry about.
03:52I'm an accomplice.
03:53I could lose my job.
03:54That won't happen.
03:55Yeah, you're right.
03:56You'll lose your job, and Omnibor competes again.
03:58Can you just try and keep cool, please?
04:00How can you stay so calm?
04:01What if Esther finds out?
04:02Maybe you should get back to work.
04:04How?
04:05I'm a renegade.
04:06I'm an outlaw.
04:07No, I can't lie to Esther.
04:09I don't know how you do it.
04:10Her big brown eyes, they'll see right through me.
04:12Then go.
04:17Nothing to see here.
04:20Emmett, we need to discuss new ED staff.
04:23I know, Tom.
04:24Sorry, industrial accident on the way,
04:25but I'm all for willing workers.
04:27Bring them on.
04:30You're looking a bit stressed there, boss.
04:31Just usual.
04:32Maybe you picked the wrong time to fire Minnie.
04:35I didn't fire her.
04:36She quit.
04:37Well, sounds like she felt she had no choice.
04:39Is it how she's spinning it?
04:41How hard did you try to stop her?
04:42I didn't want to lose her, believe me.
04:44It's pretty sad.
04:45She was very committed to this place.
04:47Yeah, so committed she walked out, left us in the lurch.
04:49That's not fair.
04:50She gave it her all.
04:51Yeah, we could have tried to convince her to stay.
04:54Oh, and by we, you mean me.
04:55Oh, yeah.
05:00Alfie Collins?
05:01I saw his name on the list.
05:03Yeah?
05:04How'd you swing that?
05:05This is another interrogation.
05:07Anything else from the bank statement they didn't check out?
05:09Okay, I went overboard.
05:11So you believe me?
05:13I'm not using.
05:14Yes, I believe you.
05:16Good.
05:18Doesn't mean I trust you.
05:19Because of the kiss?
05:21Yeah.
05:22You should have told me, but you chose not to, and that speaks volumes.
05:24We're going around in circles.
05:26Well, whose fault is that?
05:34Hey, about last night.
05:36Not what you think, people.
05:37Talk among yourselves.
05:40Sorry for gate crashing.
05:42As Harper brutally pointed out, I was probably cramping your style.
05:46No, you weren't.
05:47You can tell Harper that we loved having you there.
05:49Oh, please.
05:51So have you told Nicole about her billion dollar vase yet?
05:54Has she apologized to me yet?
05:56Oh, come on.
05:57You have to tell her.
05:59Honestly, mate, I'm more concerned about what to say to my own wife these days.
06:04Hey, so what was the thinking behind not doing a philosophy?
06:09Smaller incision would be possible.
06:12Depends.
06:14Bigger incision, obviously, but better visualization and from the X-ray seemed like that would be more helpful.
06:21Right.
06:22Makes sense.
06:23My mere existence seems to irritate her.
06:27Harper, I mean.
06:29And to think she was proposing to me five minutes ago.
06:33Well, I don't know.
06:34Maybe she just needs space.
06:36Well, I have tried that.
06:37Believe me, it doesn't seem to be working.
06:39Maybe she's just overtired.
06:42I mean, there's no reason to make you feel bad, but honestly, burnout is real.
06:46True.
06:48I shouldn't fool her.
06:50You can't be tuned in to someone else's needs 24-7.
06:53Give yourself a break.
06:55You think that's what it is?
06:58I don't know.
06:59Maybe she just needs space.
07:00She'll come back.
07:01Of course she will.
07:03Maybe I should take her out somewhere, you know, just the two of us.
07:06Well, it's not really giving her space.
07:09Come out tonight with me and Billy after work.
07:12Really?
07:13Yeah, of course.
07:14Okay, cool.
07:16I am going to give my wife so much space, she'll be positively pining for me.
07:24Well done, Alfie.
07:25The surgery was a success.
07:27Does it hurt?
07:28I don't think so.
07:30There you are, buddy.
07:31I'm going to get going.
07:33Can I stay with Alfie for a bit?
07:35Um, he'll be sleepy for a while, mate.
07:37You should head with your dad and get some rest too.
07:44He's, um, he's been a really great friend to Alfie through all this.
07:48All he can talk about is you.
07:50Me?
07:51Well, it's been pretty full on for all of us, but I can't thank you enough for all that you've done for Mac.
07:57We won't forget it.
07:58You don't need to thank me.
08:00Honestly, mate, the care you gave Mac, top class.
08:04The world needs more doctors like you.
08:06Well, that's very kind.
08:08And I owe you an apology.
08:10Um, Matt, being in here didn't bring out the best in me.
08:15I'm sorry.
08:17Understood.
08:19All the best.
08:20You too.
08:22See ya.
08:26So, it went well?
08:27Textbook.
08:28Jimmy, I've been walking pretty quickly.
08:30Beautiful parents, though, putting themselves under financial strain like that.
08:33Yeah, me too.
08:34But he's their son.
08:35Anyone would do the same.
08:37I guess so.
08:39How did they afford it?
08:41I don't know.
08:42Found the money somehow.
08:43A relative, maybe.
08:44Well, they said they had no one they could call on.
08:46Well, it doesn't really matter where it came from, does it?
08:48As long as he's had the surgery.
08:50I guess so.
08:51I'll be back to check on him soon.
08:52All right.
08:54Marty?
08:56Hey, buddy.
08:57You OK?
08:58Yeah.
08:59I'm so happy.
09:00Well, I'm happy you're happy.
09:04No worries.
09:06It's just like she doesn't have anything left in the tank, you know?
09:09It must be hard on you.
09:11Well, yeah, but I'm more worried about her.
09:14Anyway, thanks for listening, I'm better.
09:16Hang in there.
09:24Hey.
09:25I want to talk to you about the way you're treating Drew.
09:29Sorry?
09:30You need to do better.
09:31He knows something's up and he's blaming himself.
09:33He's fine.
09:34He's not fine.
09:35He's upset.
09:36He's worried about you.
09:37He feels rejected.
09:38OK, you don't need to worry about what goes on between me and Drew.
09:41Except that I do.
09:42Because he tells me about it.
09:43Because for some reason he's chosen me as a sounding board.
09:46OK, well, tell him not to do that.
09:48He'll think something's up.
09:49I can't just tell him not to.
09:51I'm sorry, I don't really know what to say.
09:54Oh, but this isn't easy.
09:56I know.
09:57Then just please, give him less to talk to me about it
10:00and stop making it harder than it needs to be.
10:12Christ.
10:13Mr say something to you about more staff on the way?
10:16Email I haven't read yet.
10:18Well, it better not just be nurses.
10:21We need more doctors
10:22or we're going to have a hope in hell of getting through this lot.
10:25Yeah, that's right.
10:26He's only just stable.
10:27He needs to get to theatre as soon as possible.
10:29Do your best.
10:35Gia.
10:36This is Miss Milano.
10:37Who's got the scan?
10:39Yeah.
10:40It confirms Frank's is to the ileum pubis and ischium.
10:44OK, what's the delay upstairs?
10:46They're trying to fit him in.
10:47OK, well this is the worst crushed pelvis I've seen in a while.
10:50Needs stabilising fast.
10:52Agreed.
10:53OK, straight up to surgical.
10:54I'll keep up the pressure.
11:07Hi.
11:08Welcome back.
11:10Thank you for coming.
11:12It's great to be here.
11:14How are you?
11:16If you don't want to buy an egg,
11:17we'll cook it up with you next week.
11:18Yeah, Emmett tells me you lost one egg.
11:20Yeah, she chose to leave.
11:23It's a bit like losing your right arm.
11:25Yeah.
11:26Well, we can build her better, stronger.
11:28Finally.
11:30Thanks for getting us an experienced doctor.
11:32She's done bright enough to defend.
11:34Even if you are hiring family.
11:37Just like old times.
11:39You know when I keep telling myself he's mellowing.
11:42I will believe that when I see it.
11:45So when are you going to go see Dad?
11:48Ah, you know, I've just been so busy here,
11:51you wouldn't believe.
11:52No, you can't see it.
11:54No, no, I know how busy you and how hard you've been working
11:58to get this place afloat.
12:00I also know that you've been using that as an excuse
12:02to avoid TK.
12:04But he is not stupid.
12:05Yes, I know, I know.
12:07But he is hard going.
12:10And I don't know how to handle being around him
12:11when he is negative.
12:13Me neither, but I still show up.
12:15Yeah, OK, I've just stopped putting it off.
12:17But speaking of to-do lists,
12:19I haven't actually spoken to Chris about you being back yet.
12:21He seems to be coping.
12:22Oh, what about you?
12:23I know you said you're fine to work with him, but things...
12:24Oh, I've got a thick skin.
12:26And under that thick skin, how are you really?
12:29I wasn't sure you'd want to come back.
12:31You know, I've got my fair share of regrets about Ahu,
12:34but Aotearoa is where I need to be, so it's OK.
12:38Goodbye.
12:39And you're killing it.
12:41Can I keep killing it without that right arm, though?
12:43That is the question.
12:44You're all good.
12:45I'm here now.
12:46Fana for the win.
12:54Did you page me?
12:56Yeah.
12:57What do you need?
12:58Um, yeah, I wanted to talk to you.
13:01Harper, just hear me out, please,
13:02and I promise this is the last time
13:03we're met in secret like this.
13:06I just want to say I know that it's easier said than done.
13:10What is it?
13:11Aching drew off.
13:12You know, I know you guys have history as mates,
13:14and it must be awful for you having to be his counsellor
13:17with all the crap we're going through.
13:20And I just...
13:22I just wanted to say that my feelings for you were real,
13:27are real,
13:29and that ending, whatever this is or was, is really hard.
13:35And I'm sorry for all the extra stress I've put you under,
13:40but I'm ready to make things right and move on.
13:43I want that too.
13:45Okay.
13:46Okay.
13:48Thank you for hearing me out.
13:50You're welcome.
13:56You've got a bit of recovery time ahead of you, mate.
13:58How long?
13:59Minimum six weeks.
14:00Six weeks.
14:02I feel fine, though.
14:03Until your painkillers were off.
14:05I didn't think I was ever going to play again.
14:08Six weeks is nothing, really.
14:10Well, I've had enough of your guardian angel
14:12helping with your surgery.
14:13Who's your guardian angel?
14:16His wonderful surgeon nurse, who probably wants to check him over.
14:19We should get going, mate.
14:21I'll come back soon.
14:26What the hell was that?
14:27Sorry, it just slipped out and then I realised what I said and...
14:30Oh, my God.
14:31Well, you need to be more careful.
14:32What do I say if someone asks where the money comes from?
14:34Just say anonymous donor.
14:36Who's anonymous donor?
14:38That is how Alfie got his surgery.
14:40Really? I thought you said it was a relative.
14:42Well, to be honest, I don't really know.
14:44Does Zesta know?
14:45I doubt it. Anonymous is anonymous.
14:47But he knows some wealthy people
14:49and maybe one of them wanted to help him out.
14:51Hmm, yeah, that'd be it.
14:52He's just a lucky boy.
14:58Is it safe to approach?
15:00Um, yeah. I'm sorry.
15:03Hey, I suppose you were just trying to save me from the harsh reality
15:06that I might be uncool one day.
15:09One day?
15:10Hey, I've still got it.
15:12Phil said they loved my stories.
15:14Ah, yeah, I was probably just jealous you were having fun without me.
15:17OK, well, I thought you might need some space,
15:19but why don't you just come to the next one?
15:21OK.
15:24Great. Tonight, 7.30 at Molly's.
15:26Uh, no, I can't do it tonight.
15:29Why not? It'll be fun.
15:31Because I'm tired.
15:33Look, I promise I'll come next time, yeah?
15:35Since when has being tired ever stopped you before?
15:38Look, I don't know.
15:40They're great, but they're just really young
15:43and I don't know if I want to hang out at a bar with them.
15:46Because you don't approve of them as a couple.
15:48It's a casual drink. You'll be fine.
15:50And if you come, I won't be the third wheel.
15:52Yeah, you will. I'll just be the fourth.
15:54Papa.
15:55No, Drew.
15:56Ha, ha, ha!
15:58Wow, we slammed that round.
16:00Another one, eh? Yeah, I'll come.
16:07OK, what the hell?
16:08Drew dragged me along.
16:10Oh, but I need space. I thought you were trying to move on.
16:12I told you, he made me come. I don't want to be here.
16:14And yet here you are.
16:17Look, I'm just going to stay for one more drink and then I'm going to go home.
16:20Please, leave me alone.
16:23He will need more paracetamol in an hour.
16:26Alfie's doing well. He might even be able to go home tomorrow.
16:29That's great to hear.
16:31I keep thinking about this anonymous donor, though.
16:33Oh, well, my auntie had one.
16:35She needed surgery and then someone just came and paid the bill.
16:39She had no idea who it was.
16:41That's very rare.
16:42Well, well, it does happen, right?
16:44Right.
16:45Yeah. Anyhow, I'm going to go back to work.
16:48Believe it or not, there was a time where I believed I could kill everyone.
16:51Literally everyone.
16:52It's the curse of our profession.
16:54Yes, it is a curse.
16:56It comes from a good place, though.
16:57It can quickly go wrong, Marty.
16:59If you say so.
17:01I know what you did.
17:03And I understand it.
17:04I've even done it myself.
17:05I had the means, so I helped a patient.
17:08You did that?
17:09Yes. I was playing God and it was a dangerous game.
17:14We can't lose.
17:17We can't help everyone.
17:19We want to, but we can't.
17:21I know that.
17:23Once again, you're too invested.
17:25Be careful. It could backfire on you.
17:29It's Esther. She needs me.
17:31Just think about what I said.
17:33Yeah, I will.
17:40Hey.
17:41Hey.
17:42Um, one moment.
17:46Look, I know we're not exactly on the same page right now,
17:48but I just really need you to know that I only ever do what is best for my patients.
17:52Yeah, I know that.
17:55Well, good. That's why I did it.
17:59I know about it, Marty. I'm not angry.
18:02You're not?
18:04No. This is the best news I've had in weeks.
18:08A $100,000 donation to the Peds wing.
18:11I mean, that could help a lot of patients.
18:13Fergus Mayhew donated?
18:15Because of you.
18:17Your talent as a doctor, your way with people.
18:20That's generous of him.
18:22You made it happen, and you don't know how much it actually helps us.
18:26I was just doing my job.
18:28No, you're being you.
18:31I don't want things to be like this anymore.
18:34Neither do I.
18:36And I can't handle any more secrets.
18:38Your stupid kiss, if you'd just told me.
18:42I'm sorry.
18:46Let's wipe the slate clean.
18:49Because I love you.
18:52I love you too.
18:58We're going to transfer you to the surgical department now, okay Candice?
19:01Okay.
19:02We'll put some pressure dressing on, just keep that bleeding under control.
19:05And one of our surgeons will clean out the wound and search her up.
19:08I thought I'd bleed to death.
19:10No way. Not happening. He did not do a good enough job.
19:13You'll be fine.
19:15Okay.
19:18And after that, the police are going to want to talk to you.
19:21Make sure you have someone around with you for that, okay?
19:24Someone you trust.
19:32Gina.
19:34Chris.
19:36I didn't want the shift to end without telling you how sorry I am about Rahu.
19:43There are no excuses.
19:45Harry did it. He's a murderer.
19:47And he will face justice for what he's done.
19:50Okay.
19:52And I know it won't bring Rahu back, but I'm devastated that my son could...
19:57Well, that he did that.
19:59And I know my family will never be able to make it up to Rahu's family.
20:03Have you told them that?
20:05Rahu's father?
20:07No.
20:08Have you talked to them at all?
20:10Not so far, no.
20:12You know what, Chris?
20:14I came back to Aotearoa because my people need me.
20:17This country has turned into a dumpster fire while I've been away, and...
20:21There's a lot of work to do, so I don't really have time to hold your hand through this, okay?
20:30I think I could.
20:32Well, you definitely could.
20:33Cool under pressure.
20:34Yeah, good with your hands.
20:36Right then, hotshot. Retrain. We'll see you in theatre.
20:39I just, I don't know if I've quite got enough ego.
20:42What are you trying to say? That we all think that we're hotshot?
20:45Some of you are.
20:46That's it.
20:47I'm going to train as a surgeon.
20:49I'm going to collect the whole set.
20:51Ambo. Nurse. Doctor.
20:53I'll drink to that.
20:55See you in 20 years.
20:57Well, with that decided, I think I'm going to take a bathroom break.
21:01Time for another round. Must be my turn.
21:10Hello?
21:17Wow!
21:19You going out?
21:21Oh, yes. This is for you.
21:23Oh. You look incredible.
21:27I wanted to apologise. Properly.
21:29Yes, you don't have to do that.
21:31Yeah, I do. I went about things the wrong way, and...
21:35I should have just talked to you.
21:37I should have just talked to you.
21:39It's OK.
21:40No, we've been all over the place.
21:42And we need to be honest with each other about everything.
21:46And I wasn't, so for that I'm sorry.
21:48Well, I'm sorry too. About the whole money thing.
21:51No, no, it's OK.
21:53Sometimes I'm so stretched to it that I forget to just stop and appreciate you.
21:59Well, we are both guilty of that.
22:01So, let's have some wine and order some food in
22:06and not think about work or anything.
22:23Are you following me now?
22:25Looks like it.
22:27Why?
22:30I don't know.
22:32No. Can you go?
22:34It's all right. We can have it go. Now.
22:36It doesn't need to be like this.
22:38Baba, if you don't stop, I will report you to Esther.
22:41What?
22:43If you don't leave me alone, I'll have you up for harassment.