Shortland Street 7991 22nd August 2024
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00:00Previously on Shortland Street
00:02This is Anna and her Nana Helen
00:04She's visiting while Anna's parents are away
00:06She's so sweet, how am I supposed to stand by and watch her
00:08die from terminal leukemia?
00:10I'll work to the end of the week but then I'm back any day
00:12Are you ok Helen? Do you have any chest pain?
00:14I'm fine, just a dizzy spell
00:16We need to figure out what's going on
00:18I know it's not totally your style
00:20but it's cool
00:22That means a lot, especially because it was Leanne's
00:24You're wearing two coats, you must be boiling
00:26Sorry, I have to go
00:28She's stealing from us
00:30She's not stealing, I told her to buy the jacket
00:32She didn't even want the new jacket at first
00:34In case you thought she was ungrateful for Leanne's
00:36She didn't want to hurt your feelings
00:38I will help when I find a check out box
00:40It's stupid, take it down
00:48Ok, so no chest pain or nausea?
00:50No, no, nothing like that
00:52Ok
00:54220 over 100
00:56I thought the holiday would relax me
00:58So you know that's too high
01:00I've been having headaches so I knew something was up
01:02but with no travel insurance
01:04I'm up a certain creek without a paddle
01:06So that's why you didn't want to be admitted
01:08I just don't have that kind of cash
01:10Yeah, of course
01:12So I'll just have to muddle along, won't I?
01:20Hey guys
01:22Have a nice night
01:24Have a nice night
01:26She's sucking up to you
01:28What?
01:30Did you not hear what she said?
01:32She was just being polite
01:34Yeah, her words were being polite but her face was a whole other story
01:36Ok, what's all this about?
01:38All what?
01:40It's nothing
01:42You don't like Phil?
01:44I like her
01:46What do you like about her?
01:48You put me on the spot
01:50You see if you actually liked her that wouldn't be hard
01:52I suppose, but that's my brother
01:54and I know that the mourning period
01:56for his demented marriage has passed
01:58or whatever and he's fine
02:00but still his heart got broken
02:02It's understandable
02:04You're concerned
02:06I'm not concerned because this is nothing
02:08This is just a fling
02:10You want to protect him
02:12Yes
02:14But does Vili seem happy with Phil?
02:16I guess
02:18Then maybe
02:20I should shut my face
02:22Yep, I get it
02:24You can still tell me
02:26Let's get out of here
02:28Yeah, I mean she's trying hard to keep it open
02:30but the numbers they just don't stack up
02:32Ok
02:34Thanks Julian, bye
02:38So love is a lie
02:40Sometimes
02:42And destiny, kindness, integrity
02:44Mmm, had a bad day have we?
02:46You know I never thought I'd throw in the towel
02:48before the age of 30
02:50But k sa-ra, sa-ra, whatever we'll be, won't
02:52Remix
02:54Hey, I'm telling you about
02:56my love life crisis, my career crisis
02:58and you're not even listening
03:00Sorry, no I am listening, I'm just
03:02I am multitasking
03:04What is this all doing at home anyway?
03:06It's depressing seeing it here
03:08We should leave this behind when we clock off
03:10Ok, well how often does that actually happen?
03:12Doesn't mean we shouldn't try
03:14I just left before I got it all done
03:16Mum, should we be ready to see Nurse tonight?
03:18Tonight?
03:20Oh you
03:22Reality TV
03:24tonight, yes
03:26Forget about it, it's fine
03:28One of us should be lucky in life
03:30Oh
03:32Hello
03:34Hello
03:36Slight change of plan
03:38I hope you like Messy Australians
03:40Is that the name of the show?
03:42No no, the show is called Brides, Barbecues and Broken Promises
03:44You're going to love it
03:48So she can't afford care here or back home
03:50Well it's a gamble
03:52travelling without a chance
03:54Well she's here to visit family
03:56She's not bungee jumping and going shot over jet
03:58She just needs
04:00Ok, you're busy, I'll come back later
04:02Sorry, I am just trying to be
04:04in four places all at once
04:06and I still don't have a PA
04:08He could be lurking around every corner
04:10How is Sage?
04:12He's great, I think I put too much on him
04:14Failed him
04:16I'm sure that's not true, some people just aren't cut out for paeds
04:18Or maybe he wasn't quite ready
04:20Maybe
04:22I just hate that people have to harden up to deal with difficult patients
04:24It's his heart and his empathy
04:26that makes him so good, you know
04:28I hear you, and you are a good mentor
04:30but you can't control everything so you might have to let this one go
04:34Well I'm sorry, I don't mean to bring you down
04:36You've got enough on your plate
04:38Focus on what you can control, leave the rest
04:42Sweet and salty
04:44This way you're getting the best of both worlds
04:46Popcorn and
04:48Chocolate, obviously
04:50So this is like a whole thing for you two
04:52Yes, you are going to love it as well
04:56We've just got to get through 500 ads
05:00Wait, that guy totally looks like Nathan Fillion
05:02Yeah, Captain Malcolm
05:04What? You've seen Firefly?
05:06Yeah, one season of Perfection
05:08And what did you think of Serenity?
05:10Talking about some knock-off perfume?
05:12Serenity, I'd have to agree with Rotten Tomatoes on that one
05:14Yeah, it's like 90 something percent or something, right?
05:16And that's what I tell people when they're like
05:18It's just some sci-fi crap
05:20It's sci-fi at it's best
05:22Meanwhile, we've got Reality TV at it's best
05:24And did you know
05:26Zac Efron's in it
05:28Serenity? Oh no, Firefly, yeah, you're right
05:30Who was your favourite?
05:32Probably Captain Malcolm, but other than that
05:34Um
05:36Cool, can we wrap this up guys because the recap is just about to start
05:38Nah, River Tam, absolutely
05:40You?
05:42No, no, let me guess, let me guess
05:44Sage, are you serious?
05:46I'm gonna grab us some drinks
05:50What are you doing?
05:52I'm chatting with our guests, what's the problem?
05:54You? Me? How?
05:56Look, I get it, you're single pringle, whatever, me and this are, we're not
05:58But, Naz, it's my friend's wedding
06:00I am sorry, but the boo trumps the crew
06:02Just get out, Sage, goodbye
06:04Go!
06:08Bye
06:30Catching up on your show?
06:32Must be a goodie
06:34Yeah
06:36Are you here with me?
06:38Sorry, yes, yep, I'm here
06:40Well I hope so, because I need you to go and grab Mr Dylan from Paco
06:42Paco's worried that he's ready
06:44And they won't send him back without a new score
06:46On it
06:48Sorry I'm late, I slept in
06:50Secret safe with me?
06:52Thanks, I do not need to give Drew another reason to hate me
06:56Our first patient's waiting over there
07:00Jocelyn Kellerman?
07:02That's the one
07:04I saw her last appointment, ten minutes before we were due to go in
07:06Delayed the whole day
07:08I mean, it's a let's
07:10Tell me you wouldn't be begging to get part of your cervix removed
07:12Yeah
07:14She is bigger, be a nightmare to cannulate
07:16I'll do the cannulation
07:18And you just deal with the consent
07:20Miss Kellerman
07:22Hi
07:24Come on through
07:28Thanks
07:30You are doing really well, Anna
07:32It's good to see you feeling so much better
07:34Sage says I'm not allowed to go home
07:36Until I can fart
07:38Sorry, kids and farts
07:40It's never not funny
07:42Well you have a four year old at home, you don't have to tell me
07:44But you're right, we need to make sure
07:46Everything is working properly
07:48Before you can go home
07:50Anna, that's enough
07:52Is your head still bothering you, Helen?
07:54It's not too bad
07:56We need to get you checked out again
07:58Look, I spent my last dime coming out here
08:00You are a beautiful girl
08:02And while I don't regret that for a second
08:04I just don't have the cash to pay for
08:06Private health care
08:08Oh, I'm bleeding
08:10Okay
08:12Here you go
08:14Here you go
08:18That's weird, I never get nosebleeds
08:20It's your blood pressure
08:22And to be honest, a nosebleed could be the least of your
08:24I'll get myself seen to when I get back home
08:26Okay, I promise
08:30Good night
08:34Trust me, this is nothing
08:36Really? A two hour wait?
08:38In AD you would have barely seen a nurse after two hours
08:40That's nuts
08:42You're telling me
08:44Anyway, let's get this party started
08:46I don't think that thing is going to work with my giant arms
08:48No, the usual ones don't fit me either babe
08:50So I forgot you this one
08:52Any chance
08:54Of a bigger one of these?
08:56I'm sorry, we really should have more sizes available
08:58But I've got this trick where you can get a second one
09:00And wear it backwards like a dressing gown
09:02You're a gem
09:04Ready to go?
09:06Almost, what's sold out?
09:08I just need to grab another gown
09:10Jocelyn, we're a bit short on time today
09:12I can see you're pretty much good to go
09:14Do you mind if we just take you straight through?
09:16Sure
09:18Great, these are the consent forms
09:24Penny for your thoughts?
09:26Did you know it can cost nearly two grand
09:28For a non-resident to get basic care in AD?
09:30Indeed
09:32They say nothing of the cost of medications without government subsidy
09:34That's not fair, it shouldn't matter where they're from
09:36People should be able to get what they need
09:38Without worrying about red tape
09:40A commendable position
09:42There's no bottomless money pit that I'm aware of
09:44The line has to be drawn somewhere
09:46I don't take you for a heartless right winger
09:48Martin Walker, I would never
09:50I thought we were friends
09:52Look, healthcare has to be about more than just the bottom line
09:54I totally agree, but look around you
09:56Sadly that's not the case
09:58Well, it should be, because this isn't good enough
10:00Hello you
10:02What's up with him?
10:04Something, I'm not quite sure what
10:06He's been weird
10:08He's just focused, I think
10:10It's not that, there's something else
10:12You think we should be concerned?
10:14I don't think so, but I'll keep an eye on him
10:16We both will, we're a team
10:18Okay, so?
10:20You're fully listening?
10:22Doesn't look like I'm doing anything else
10:24Think back to a year ago
10:26Do I have to?
10:28No, no, sorry
10:30Think back to where I was a year ago
10:32Okay, I'm thinking
10:34And today
10:36Well, that same girl officially
10:38Just got a position at the CAV
10:40Cassie!
10:42I'm so so proud of you
10:44What have I missed?
10:46Someone
10:48Just got a job
10:52Well, just casual
10:54But I'm getting paid now
10:56Honey, I'm so stoked for you
10:58Me too
11:00That's so exciting
11:02Don't spend it all at once
11:04I know how to manage my money
11:06Yeah, of course, sorry
11:08Sorry Cass
11:10Maybe you can buy your own clothes now
11:12No
11:14Sure
11:16Honey
11:18This is really great news, okay?
11:20And I'm really really proud of you
11:32Morning
11:34Hello
11:36Hope there's no hard feelings about last night
11:38Don't worry, I'm putting the blame squarely on one
11:40I know you could have talked Firefly for hours
11:42I could have
11:44But now, did you see, we have a new heart transplant coming in
11:46I did
11:48I just thought you might be interested
11:50I've got enough to get on with
11:52It's exciting, you don't see paediatric heart transplants too often
11:56Louis, eight years old
11:58After his operation, he's going to live a long life
12:00He's eight
12:02He's a brave kid
12:04Who's assisting?
12:06You were my first choice
12:08Sure, other than me
12:10I'm so excited
12:12My two favourite men
12:14Sage is the best in the business
12:16It's not going to work, Niles
12:18By the way
12:20What?
12:22He's your favourite
12:24You're right
12:26You guys are still having a nerd fest
12:28Just a little one
12:30Sorry, I'm being a dick
12:32And sorry I was annoyed last night that you guys were hanging out
12:34It was very childish
12:36I think it's sweet
12:38I think Sage might be a little hurt
12:40I just wanted you all to miss out
12:42Well, lucky me
12:44I think it's really cute that you guys get along so well
12:46Yeah, he's a great guy
12:48And he's great with kids
12:50I really want him to stay in paediatrics
12:52But I have to make him want it too
12:56Everything is looking good, Jocelyn
12:58Your procedure was smooth sailing all round
13:00How are you feeling?
13:02Still just a bit tired
13:04Of course, so just relax
13:06I'm sorry about before
13:08Surgeons are always in a rush
13:10It's okay, she did look pretty busy
13:12Yeah, but everyone's busy
13:14No reason to make you feel uncomfortable
13:16She's probably mad that I cancelled last time
13:18Couldn't get time off
13:20Well, yeah, it can be pretty tricky with the kids
13:22And to be honest
13:24I just don't love hospitals
13:26No offence
13:28Look, I wouldn't be here
13:30Unless they paid me
13:32But I'm glad you made it back
13:36Oh, sorry, did I hurt you?
13:38No, no, no, I'm fine
13:40You jumped
13:42Oh, it was just cold
13:44Do you mind if I take a closer look anyway?
13:46Oh, you don't have to
13:48It's a bit yuck
13:50I'm sure I've seen worse
13:52I'll be gentle, I promise
13:56Oh yeah, that looks sore
13:58How long has it been like that for?
14:00A while
14:02Have you seen your GP about it?
14:04It's a hard pass
14:06Because I know exactly what he'll say
14:08Hmm, let me guess
14:10Have you tried losing weight about it?
14:12I know he's right
14:14It's just I've tried every diet under the sun
14:16And nothing works
14:18It's hard when your body size makes you a problem
14:20Before you've walked into a room, right?
14:22You get it
14:24I'm just tired of everyone telling me how to live in my body
14:26Look, we'll get it sorted
14:28No more grinning and bearing it
14:34Delivery for you
14:36Oh, thanks
14:38I'll get it straight to my patient
14:40But before you go, I couldn't help but notice
14:42Yeah?
14:44That is an extremely high dose
14:46Well, thanks for your advice
14:48But as her doctor, it's the dose I think is appropriate
14:50For a child
14:52How high?
14:54Sorry, I'm needed
14:56Are you sure you don't want Thaddeus to double check the script before you take it?
14:58I do love to dot those i's
15:00I'm good, but your patient care is commendable and noted as always
15:02But I know what I'm doing
15:04I will double check her dose when her notes are in front of me
15:06And if it seems too high, I'll adjust it myself
15:18Oh, just come on in
15:20Don't bother knocking
15:22Sorry, God forbid anyone makes an actual appointment around here
15:24I just need to brief you on a few changes
15:26It's not going to take long
15:28Fine, go ahead
15:30I'm sorry, I'm sorry
15:32I'm sorry, I'm sorry
15:34I'm sorry, I'm sorry
15:36I'm sorry, I'm sorry
15:38I'm sorry, I'm sorry
15:40I'm sorry, I'm sorry
15:42I'm sorry, I'm sorry
15:44I'm sorry, I'm sorry
15:46I'm sorry, I'm sorry
15:48I'm sorry, I'm sorry
15:50I'm sorry, I'm sorry
15:52I'm sorry, I'm sorry
15:54I'm sorry, I'm sorry
15:56I'm sorry, I'm sorry
15:58Yes, Medvitas have issued these instructions
16:00They're doing it to all facilities they're invested in
16:02So if you do have a problem with Esther, you need to take it up with them
16:04And you're not taking any joy in how it's making me feel?
16:06It's not making this personal
16:08Well how can I not?
16:10First you've taken away the NPC and now you're gunning for Waitireo itself
16:12If you think I'm going to stand by and let this happen
16:14You've got another thing coming
16:20Just the man I'm after
16:22You're kidding?
16:24I just had a conversation with Esther
16:26And now we're fighting I guess
16:28It'd be easier if she didn't take everything so personally
16:30And realise that we actually need each other to do our jobs properly
16:32That doesn't sound good
16:34What happened?
16:36Can I have a hug?
16:38Or is that crossing a line?
16:40Of course
16:44So, Medvitas
16:46They sent out a directive to change all the hospital signage
16:48And put it back in English
16:50But it is in English
16:52And te reo Maori
16:54Yes
16:56Well that's ignorant
16:58Lots of countries manage with bilingual signs just fine
17:00Well when I told Esther
17:02Not to mention it's a complete waste of resources and money
17:04Thank you
17:06Esther's already told me all this
17:08She was upset
17:10Fair enough
17:12Well she's treating me like I did this to ruin her day
17:14When obviously I don't have a decision in it
17:16Oh I know that
17:18And I'm sorry if it sounded like I was blaming you
17:20I'm just trying to do my job
17:22Surely you can see that she can't help but take this personally
17:38Borrowing clothes?
17:40Really?
17:42Hello to you too
17:44She's just a kid Nick
17:46No she's an adult and she needs to start acting like one
17:48Cassie's just got back on her feet
17:50After the year from hell
17:52Can we let the girl enjoy herself
17:54Before we slam her into adulthood
17:56You're lucky I didn't ask you to pay board
17:58What's going on with you?
18:00Cassie's family
18:02You think I don't know that?
18:04Hey
18:06What's really going on here?
18:08I'm not going to cry at work again
18:10It's starting to get embarrassing
18:12No one is watching
18:14Okay
18:16What is up? You're not yourself
18:18It's nothing
18:20It's just going to sound petty
18:22Try me
18:26I just
18:28It sometimes feels like
18:30It's me against the two of you
18:32Yeah
18:34I know
18:36It's dumb but it is the way that I feel
18:38So
18:40Cassie is your priority
18:42And I'm just an evil stepmother
18:44Honey
18:46It is
18:48And without Belia
18:50I'm just nothing
18:52I just
18:54Feel like nothing
19:04No I don't want to hold again
19:06I want to speak to somebody who's got some actual power
19:08Over this signage disaster
19:10Hello?
19:12I'm
19:14Interrupting I'll come back
19:16It's fine they just hung up on me
19:18What is your problem?
19:20I'm
19:22I'm afraid it's Marty
19:24I'm worried he's
19:26Slipped
19:28Can you close the door please?
19:34Okay so what's going on?
19:36What did you see?
19:38Well
19:40I
19:42Dispensed some anti-hypertensives
19:44He requested for a patient thought nothing of it
19:46Well he's hardly going to use blood pressure meds to get high
19:48Quite
19:50But as I was dispensing it I realised
19:52The dose was for a paediatric patient
19:54Extremely high
19:56Well it could be a mistake
19:58Either wrong patient or wrong dosage
20:00Have you raised it with him?
20:02Of course
20:04And?
20:06He left
20:08What do you mean?
20:10It's not exaggerating too much to say that when I raised the discrepancy with Marty
20:12He ran away
20:16Have you spoken to anyone else about this?
20:18I haven't I came straight to you
20:20Although Madonna has also noticed his unusual behaviour
20:22He's not using
20:26I know it's hard to accept
20:28You must be feeling all kinds of things
20:30Mostly rage
20:34Hey Phil
20:36What's up with Jocelyn?
20:38Nothing like that
20:40Just something's come up with her pre-op assessment
20:42Which is a bit concerning
20:44What's that?
20:46I found an infection in between the folds of her skin
20:48And she's been hiding it for a long time
20:50And she's in a lot of pain
20:52That's rough but I don't see how it relates to the let's procedure
20:54I'll make a note of it in her discharge summary for her GP to follow up
20:56But she's here now
20:58Wouldn't it be faster to treat the wound while she's in for the let's?
21:00Not for me
21:02Or the patients behind her in the surgical list
21:04We're already delayed if you haven't already forgotten
21:06No but for Jocelyn who's in a lot of pain
21:08Selena it's nice that you've bonded with her
21:10But
21:12But you don't give a crap
21:14That's not what I'm saying
21:16It's just that she has inconvenience to enough already
21:18And you can't wait to get her out of here
21:20That is not
21:22Oh I feel like you're deliberately misinterpreting me
21:24I am interpreting you just fine
21:26I wonder whether my brother knows what kind of person he's hooking up with
21:28Now this is not a long term solution
21:30But hopefully while you're here
21:32It'll get your blood pressure back where it needs to be
21:34Okay
21:36I don't feel right about this
21:38Will you be in any trouble
21:40Not if no one finds out
21:42It's okay
21:44What brings you here
21:46This is Esther
21:48Our CEO
21:50And my lovely wife as it so happens
21:52You did well for yourself
21:54Don't I know it
21:56Look I'm sorry to interrupt your consult
21:58I wouldn't if it wasn't urgent
22:00Oh I'm done with him anyway
22:02Alright
22:04I assume those are the patients you're talking about
22:06The ones you've been struggling to figure out how to help
22:08Yeah aren't they great
22:10Can you just cut it out and stop
22:12Are you trying to get us both fired
22:14Take the hospital
22:16Esther I can explain
22:18I was thinking Helen's life was unnecessarily in danger
22:20I wouldn't even bother asking because clearly
22:22You're not thinking not about me not about our family
22:24You told me to do what was in my power
22:26Don't you dare try to put this on me
22:28I'm not but how else was I supposed to help her
22:30You won't be able to help anyone if you're fired
22:32You wouldn't
22:34You might not have given me any choice