1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:02,519 Kay, it's Daddy. It's Daddy, darling. 2 00:00:02,520 --> 00:00:05,079 KAY: I feel like everything that I do is insignificant 3 00:00:05,080 --> 00:00:06,679 and you're both ashamed of me. 4 00:00:06,680 --> 00:00:09,879 You sit here and attempt to blame your mother and I 5 00:00:09,880 --> 00:00:11,639 for your own drug addiction. 6 00:00:11,640 --> 00:00:13,479 NOELENE: Rob and I have something to disclose. 7 00:00:13,480 --> 00:00:16,399 ROB: We're seeing each other, mate. We have been for a bit. 8 00:00:16,400 --> 00:00:18,799 DALE: Last year, something did happen 9 00:00:18,800 --> 00:00:20,999 with a cameraman at work. 10 00:00:21,000 --> 00:00:22,759 Did you want it to be more? 11 00:00:22,760 --> 00:00:24,719 I wanted to be with Helen. 12 00:00:24,720 --> 00:00:29,199 Helen Norville, will you do me the honour of being my wife? 13 00:00:29,200 --> 00:00:31,000 I... I can't. 14 00:00:36,760 --> 00:00:39,519 KYLIE MINOGUE: Uh, I don't know. It's beyond me. 15 00:00:39,520 --> 00:00:42,759 I'm just looking forward to my Christmas break at the moment. 16 00:00:42,760 --> 00:00:45,759 Uh, this year's happened very quickly. 17 00:00:45,760 --> 00:00:49,079 I would never have guessed, in my wildest dreams, 18 00:00:49,080 --> 00:00:50,719 this would have happened, 19 00:00:50,720 --> 00:00:52,239 especially in one year. 20 00:00:52,240 --> 00:00:56,119 But, um, it has and I'm very lucky, I guess, 21 00:00:56,120 --> 00:01:00,039 and I've just been trying to... use it to my advantage, I s'pose. 22 00:01:00,040 --> 00:01:02,559 You said that you would have liked to have taken the hippie trail 23 00:01:02,560 --> 00:01:04,279 after your HSC. 24 00:01:04,280 --> 00:01:06,319 What did you mean by that, Kylie? 25 00:01:06,320 --> 00:01:09,639 Oh, after HSC, which is a pretty gruelling year, 26 00:01:09,640 --> 00:01:13,759 most of us teenagers would hit the coast trail 27 00:01:13,760 --> 00:01:16,559 and just go up and sort of dag around for a year 28 00:01:16,560 --> 00:01:18,559 but, uh, I think I skipped that. 29 00:01:18,560 --> 00:01:20,439 (LAUGHS) I'll do it at some stage, 30 00:01:20,440 --> 00:01:22,079 go up and see the coast of Australia. 31 00:01:22,080 --> 00:01:23,639 Well, good on you, Kylie. 32 00:01:23,640 --> 00:01:26,839 You've had a terrific '87 and all the best for the year ahead. 33 00:01:26,840 --> 00:01:28,080 Thanks very much. 34 00:01:30,240 --> 00:01:34,239 And tomorrow, the last in our Stars of '87 interviews - 35 00:01:34,240 --> 00:01:36,399 we'll be speaking to Aussie actor Mel Gibson. 36 00:01:36,400 --> 00:01:39,360 And after the break, full weather update for the Christmas season. 37 00:01:40,480 --> 00:01:42,040 FRANK: And we are out. 38 00:01:56,800 --> 00:01:59,200 (KNOCKS) I forgot these. 39 00:02:03,240 --> 00:02:05,439 Uh, no, Jean. We can do the rest of these tomorrow. 40 00:02:05,440 --> 00:02:07,719 The boys have asked if you'd present the awards 41 00:02:07,720 --> 00:02:10,079 at the camera room Christmas party tomorrow night. 42 00:02:10,080 --> 00:02:11,479 Great. Both of us? 43 00:02:11,480 --> 00:02:14,559 I'll ask if the awards can be early in the night. 44 00:02:14,560 --> 00:02:16,120 Thanks, Jean. 45 00:02:19,040 --> 00:02:21,240 Let's go. We can do this tomorrow. 46 00:02:27,880 --> 00:02:30,040 HELEN: 'Night! JEAN: 'Night. 47 00:02:31,800 --> 00:02:33,800 Goodnight. 'Night. 48 00:02:44,160 --> 00:02:47,439 DALE: I think you should stay here. I'll sleep in the spare room. 49 00:02:47,440 --> 00:02:49,840 People are gonna notice if you keep staying in a hotel. 50 00:02:50,960 --> 00:02:54,879 Dale, I... I just... I want to make it to the end of the year and... 51 00:02:54,880 --> 00:02:56,999 I mean, Christ, it's only two weeks. 52 00:02:57,000 --> 00:02:58,480 And then what? 53 00:02:59,560 --> 00:03:01,479 Then we can use the summer to think about it 54 00:03:01,480 --> 00:03:04,839 and I think it might be a good idea if I go overseas and... 55 00:03:04,840 --> 00:03:08,359 We could say I got an international job. 56 00:03:08,360 --> 00:03:11,199 And then, in a few months, we can... make a statement 57 00:03:11,200 --> 00:03:13,719 saying that the distance got too much. 58 00:03:13,720 --> 00:03:16,119 There's an entire ad campaign running all of next year, 59 00:03:16,120 --> 00:03:17,719 with us front and centre. 60 00:03:17,720 --> 00:03:20,000 Are you more concerned about the promos or us? 61 00:03:23,440 --> 00:03:25,040 Why are you doing this? 62 00:03:30,800 --> 00:03:35,600 Dale, you and I, as husband and wife, behind a white picket fence... 63 00:03:38,200 --> 00:03:39,960 ..it's never gonna work. 64 00:03:50,760 --> 00:03:52,159 (FRONT DOOR SLAMS) 65 00:03:52,160 --> 00:03:54,400 (STARTS ENGINE) 66 00:04:09,680 --> 00:04:11,439 This all looks very involved. 67 00:04:11,440 --> 00:04:14,959 Something I do is get out all the equipment the night before - 68 00:04:14,960 --> 00:04:18,479 chopping board, the roasting tray, gravy boat. 69 00:04:18,480 --> 00:04:21,639 I doubt Rob has a gravy boat. I don't have a gravy boat. 70 00:04:21,640 --> 00:04:23,359 Does it have to be in a boat? 71 00:04:23,360 --> 00:04:25,880 (PHONE RINGS) 72 00:04:29,400 --> 00:04:31,400 JEAN: News at Six. Jean speaking. 73 00:04:32,520 --> 00:04:36,199 Uh, well, I could transfer you to one of our producers. 74 00:04:36,200 --> 00:04:37,680 Who can I say is calling? 75 00:04:39,440 --> 00:04:41,480 Kay Walters is on the line. 76 00:04:45,720 --> 00:04:48,440 Hello, News at Six. Noelene speaking. 77 00:04:54,040 --> 00:04:55,559 LINDSAY: Hey, Helen? 78 00:04:55,560 --> 00:04:57,839 Noelene's got something for you and it could be very tasty. 79 00:04:57,840 --> 00:04:59,519 NOELENE: We had a phone call from someone 80 00:04:59,520 --> 00:05:01,079 who says she's Geoff Walters' daughter, 81 00:05:01,080 --> 00:05:02,600 wanting to speak to you. 82 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:05,159 What about? 83 00:05:05,160 --> 00:05:07,479 She just said it's a story News at Six might be interested in, 84 00:05:07,480 --> 00:05:08,959 but she wants to tell you in person. 85 00:05:08,960 --> 00:05:11,079 LINDSAY: And the Walters just cancelled their Christmas do, 86 00:05:11,080 --> 00:05:12,519 so something's going on. 87 00:05:12,520 --> 00:05:14,639 There could be something very interesting in this for us. 88 00:05:14,640 --> 00:05:17,000 Alright, well, I'll, uh, find out what it is. 89 00:05:26,600 --> 00:05:28,360 (KNOCK AT DOOR) 90 00:05:33,440 --> 00:05:35,919 KAY: Yes? NOELENE: Ms Walters? 91 00:05:35,920 --> 00:05:39,160 It's Noelene from News at Six. We spoke on the phone. 92 00:05:42,880 --> 00:05:45,960 If you'd still like to chat, I'm here with Helen Norville. 93 00:05:51,880 --> 00:05:53,119 Hi. 94 00:05:53,120 --> 00:05:54,880 Hi. Noelene. 95 00:05:55,960 --> 00:05:59,279 Hi. I... I'm Helen. It's nice to meet you, Kay. 96 00:05:59,280 --> 00:06:00,919 Do you want to come in? 97 00:06:00,920 --> 00:06:03,040 Yeah. Yeah. 98 00:06:07,760 --> 00:06:10,919 HELEN: So, you wanted to speak to us about a story? 99 00:06:10,920 --> 00:06:12,280 Yes. 100 00:06:14,800 --> 00:06:18,679 As you probably know, I've been in the press a fair bit in my life. 101 00:06:18,680 --> 00:06:21,920 But it's always been this curated version. 102 00:06:23,160 --> 00:06:24,760 And I want to tell my side of the story. 103 00:06:25,920 --> 00:06:27,960 Can I ask what the story is? 104 00:06:30,160 --> 00:06:32,879 I was a heroin user. 105 00:06:32,880 --> 00:06:35,079 And my addiction was a direct result of the pressure 106 00:06:35,080 --> 00:06:37,000 of being in such a public family. 107 00:06:38,520 --> 00:06:40,240 And just to be clear... 108 00:06:42,440 --> 00:06:44,960 ..I want to be compensated for the story. 109 00:06:50,240 --> 00:06:51,920 (CLEARS THROAT) 110 00:06:59,560 --> 00:07:01,520 (PHONE RINGS) 111 00:07:02,760 --> 00:07:03,999 HELEN: (ON ANSWERING MACHINE) Hi. 112 00:07:04,000 --> 00:07:05,639 You've called Helen Norville, News at Six. 113 00:07:05,640 --> 00:07:07,719 Please leave a message after the tone. 114 00:07:07,720 --> 00:07:08,919 (MACHINE BEEPS) 115 00:07:08,920 --> 00:07:10,359 CHARLIE: (ON MACHINE) Hey, it's me. 116 00:07:10,360 --> 00:07:12,879 Sorry to ring you here but an opportunity's come up 117 00:07:12,880 --> 00:07:15,319 and with the Christmas break starting tomorrow, 118 00:07:15,320 --> 00:07:17,199 I just thought it'd be good to follow up soon. 119 00:07:17,200 --> 00:07:19,479 So, call me back. 120 00:07:19,480 --> 00:07:22,039 Or, better yet, come over. 121 00:07:22,040 --> 00:07:23,240 (HANGS UP) 122 00:07:35,080 --> 00:07:37,039 It's less about the celebrity angle for me. 123 00:07:37,040 --> 00:07:39,119 It's hearing from someone who doesn't fit the picture 124 00:07:39,120 --> 00:07:41,319 of a heroin addict. Yeah, OK. But 10 grand? 125 00:07:41,320 --> 00:07:43,759 I think, given the story, Lindsay will pay for it. 126 00:07:43,760 --> 00:07:45,239 Yeah, I do, too. 127 00:07:45,240 --> 00:07:46,760 You OK with it? 128 00:07:47,960 --> 00:07:49,919 Uh, yeah, I mean, we've paid more. 129 00:07:49,920 --> 00:07:52,319 But, I mean, she's an addict. What if she relapses? 130 00:07:52,320 --> 00:07:54,439 I believe her. I think that she's clean. 131 00:07:54,440 --> 00:07:56,640 I think she really is just trying to get back on her feet. 132 00:07:57,720 --> 00:08:00,119 People are going to think this is us taking a stab at Geoff. 133 00:08:00,120 --> 00:08:02,239 No, not if we don't sensationalise it, 134 00:08:02,240 --> 00:08:04,479 if we keep it about the broader story about the actual crisis. 135 00:08:04,480 --> 00:08:06,080 Helen? 136 00:08:15,720 --> 00:08:17,320 (STARTS ENGINE) 137 00:08:43,880 --> 00:08:46,080 (KNOCKS RAPIDLY) Kay? 138 00:08:49,160 --> 00:08:52,080 Kay, please! I know you're there! 139 00:08:54,600 --> 00:08:56,080 Ohh... 140 00:08:59,320 --> 00:09:00,600 Thank you. 141 00:09:03,240 --> 00:09:05,399 FRANK: 20 seconds! 142 00:09:05,400 --> 00:09:09,200 (NEWS THEME MUSIC PLAYS) 143 00:09:12,440 --> 00:09:14,280 10 seconds! 144 00:09:15,360 --> 00:09:16,719 I need to speak to you. 145 00:09:16,720 --> 00:09:20,880 And in six, five, four... 146 00:09:25,040 --> 00:09:28,639 Bob Hawke's government is rocked by the departure of two ministers. 147 00:09:28,640 --> 00:09:31,439 State Government's move to tighten gun laws. 148 00:09:31,440 --> 00:09:33,919 And Frank Sinatra announces he's returning to Australia 149 00:09:33,920 --> 00:09:35,439 for the first time in 14 years 150 00:09:35,440 --> 00:09:37,199 to perform with pop diva Whitney Houston. 151 00:09:37,200 --> 00:09:38,639 Geoff Walters is on the line. 152 00:09:38,640 --> 00:09:40,279 I'm Dale Jennings. And I'm Helen Norville. 153 00:09:40,280 --> 00:09:42,319 Is there a glass ready? 154 00:09:42,320 --> 00:09:44,439 On your desk. Thank you. 155 00:09:44,440 --> 00:09:46,479 DALE: Bob Hawke now has a second Cabinet post to fill, 156 00:09:46,480 --> 00:09:48,639 as Tourism Minister John Brown has been forced to quit 157 00:09:48,640 --> 00:09:52,039 following controversy over the Expo 88 tendering process. 158 00:09:52,040 --> 00:09:53,520 Carl Madden has more. 159 00:09:54,520 --> 00:09:56,519 CARL MADDEN: The Federal Minister for Tourism... 160 00:09:56,520 --> 00:09:58,800 (LINDSAY SIGHS AND CLEARS THROAT) 161 00:10:01,000 --> 00:10:03,519 Geoff, to what do I owe the, uh, pleasure? 162 00:10:03,520 --> 00:10:05,719 Well, I knew you could stoop 163 00:10:05,720 --> 00:10:08,839 but this is a new low, Lindsay, even for you. 164 00:10:08,840 --> 00:10:11,439 Mate, you're really gonna have to be a little bit more specific. 165 00:10:11,440 --> 00:10:15,359 Evelyn saw Helen Norville at my daughter's flat this morning. 166 00:10:15,360 --> 00:10:16,999 Noelene was with her. 167 00:10:17,000 --> 00:10:20,039 So, please don't try and tell me they were exchanging recipes. 168 00:10:20,040 --> 00:10:22,959 Helen was there because Kay called to speak to Helen. 169 00:10:22,960 --> 00:10:26,239 We were not digging. We were there on Kay's invitation. 170 00:10:26,240 --> 00:10:28,359 Reporting on our own families now. 171 00:10:28,360 --> 00:10:30,919 That's a line we've never crossed. 172 00:10:30,920 --> 00:10:33,039 Your own bloody god-daughter. 173 00:10:33,040 --> 00:10:35,439 Oh, no, no, Geoff, don't hold me to that, please, come on. 174 00:10:35,440 --> 00:10:37,679 You are her godfather. 175 00:10:37,680 --> 00:10:40,199 You were blind drunk at the christening 176 00:10:40,200 --> 00:10:42,679 and you've forgot every bloody birthday since... 177 00:10:42,680 --> 00:10:44,399 Number one, Geoff - Kay is a grown woman. 178 00:10:44,400 --> 00:10:46,679 Number two - even if we stepped away from this story, 179 00:10:46,680 --> 00:10:48,719 there's nothing to stop your little Kay 180 00:10:48,720 --> 00:10:52,080 from passing the collection hat around to other outlets. 181 00:10:55,160 --> 00:10:56,640 You're paying her. 182 00:10:59,480 --> 00:11:02,279 You pathetic... 183 00:11:02,280 --> 00:11:04,879 ..reptilian slug of a man. 184 00:11:04,880 --> 00:11:06,959 Well, I don't mean to be pedantic here, old cock, 185 00:11:06,960 --> 00:11:09,519 but, uh, you can't be a reptile AND a slug. 186 00:11:09,520 --> 00:11:13,919 She has a drug addiction, Lindsay! 187 00:11:13,920 --> 00:11:17,159 What do you think she's going to do with the money?! 188 00:11:17,160 --> 00:11:19,919 Well, I don't know, maybe pick up some bloody birthday presents. 189 00:11:19,920 --> 00:11:24,360 The take-out for you, Geoff, is that payment was Kay's stipulation. 190 00:11:25,400 --> 00:11:29,039 You... stay... away... 191 00:11:29,040 --> 00:11:31,280 ..from my daughter! 192 00:11:32,400 --> 00:11:33,440 (PHONE BEEPS) 193 00:11:49,040 --> 00:11:51,599 I'd get to the camera room, eh? Us soundos got a head start. 194 00:11:51,600 --> 00:11:53,079 Already on our third round. 195 00:11:53,080 --> 00:11:54,399 Well, judging from last year, 196 00:11:54,400 --> 00:11:55,999 I reckon you're gonna need a bigger esky. 197 00:11:56,000 --> 00:11:59,040 Ah, no, this is the vomit bin. One of the vomit bins. 198 00:12:00,080 --> 00:12:01,440 Eugh. 199 00:12:13,520 --> 00:12:16,320 Why is Charlie Tate calling you personally? 200 00:12:17,520 --> 00:12:18,720 I'm sorry? 201 00:12:20,040 --> 00:12:21,759 I was in your office, 202 00:12:21,760 --> 00:12:24,879 and he left you a message on your machine - 203 00:12:24,880 --> 00:12:27,240 a very flirty message. 204 00:12:29,760 --> 00:12:31,519 He's, um... 205 00:12:31,520 --> 00:12:33,880 ..been giving me some career advice. 206 00:12:35,040 --> 00:12:36,600 Career advice? 207 00:12:37,680 --> 00:12:38,800 Yeah. 208 00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:41,560 Why didn't you mention that before? 209 00:12:43,160 --> 00:12:44,560 Well... 210 00:12:46,360 --> 00:12:48,040 I am now. 211 00:12:49,600 --> 00:12:51,679 So, you end your relationship with me 212 00:12:51,680 --> 00:12:54,759 and, right afterwards, Charlie Tate is leaving messages... 213 00:12:54,760 --> 00:12:58,960 It's got absolutely nothing to do with us, Dale. 214 00:13:00,240 --> 00:13:01,960 But something is happening. 215 00:13:04,480 --> 00:13:07,079 With Charlie Tate. 216 00:13:07,080 --> 00:13:09,599 Obnoxious fucking Charlie Tate! 217 00:13:09,600 --> 00:13:11,040 So what?! 218 00:13:19,240 --> 00:13:20,920 I'll do the awards. 219 00:13:22,040 --> 00:13:23,800 I'll say you have a migraine. 220 00:13:28,400 --> 00:13:31,439 (MUTTERS) I fucking do have a migraine, you shit. 221 00:13:31,440 --> 00:13:33,599 LINDSAY: Mate, make sure everyone stays nice tonight 222 00:13:33,600 --> 00:13:35,679 and make sure that bloke who does the weekend weather 223 00:13:35,680 --> 00:13:36,999 stays off the drink, alright? 224 00:13:37,000 --> 00:13:38,319 DENNIS: I can't control that guy. 225 00:13:38,320 --> 00:13:39,999 Hey, here he is! 226 00:13:40,000 --> 00:13:42,199 Here's to the skin off your dick, young fella. 227 00:13:42,200 --> 00:13:45,159 Now, uh, Dale, we are going with the Kay Walters story. 228 00:13:45,160 --> 00:13:48,399 It's going to be our last big feature for the year, airing Monday. 229 00:13:48,400 --> 00:13:49,519 Yeah? 230 00:13:49,520 --> 00:13:52,640 Uh... where's, uh... where's Helen, mate? 231 00:13:53,720 --> 00:13:55,159 Migraine. 232 00:13:55,160 --> 00:13:56,839 Of course she's got a migraine. 233 00:13:56,840 --> 00:14:00,879 Dale, listen to me, son. I want you to interview Kay. 234 00:14:00,880 --> 00:14:03,319 ('ELECTRIC BLUE' BY ICEHOUSE PLAYS) 235 00:14:03,320 --> 00:14:05,679 Dennis, Dennis, I want Dale to interview Kay. 236 00:14:05,680 --> 00:14:08,159 Uh, well, Kay was pretty adamant she wanted Helen to interview her. 237 00:14:08,160 --> 00:14:10,799 Mate, they can do it together but I don't want Helen doing it alone 238 00:14:10,800 --> 00:14:13,199 because she's gonna make the whole bloody thing... (FADES) 239 00:14:13,200 --> 00:14:15,359 ('ELECTRIC BLUE' CONTINUES) 240 00:14:15,360 --> 00:14:17,239 Mate, we've paid 10 grand... 241 00:14:17,240 --> 00:14:19,239 (CHEERING AND LAUGHTER) 242 00:14:19,240 --> 00:14:25,080 ♪ Are you hiding somewhere behind those eyes? ♪ 243 00:14:26,360 --> 00:14:27,920 (SIGHS) 244 00:14:29,320 --> 00:14:30,600 (KNOCKS) 245 00:14:33,320 --> 00:14:34,879 Kay? 246 00:14:34,880 --> 00:14:37,760 It's your father. (CLEARS THROAT) 247 00:14:39,560 --> 00:14:41,360 (GEOFF KNOCKS) 248 00:14:43,720 --> 00:14:46,280 If you're in there, open the door, please. 249 00:14:49,240 --> 00:14:52,120 Kay, your mother and I want you to come home. 250 00:15:01,000 --> 00:15:02,440 Kay? 251 00:15:08,320 --> 00:15:10,320 I haven't always been there but... 252 00:15:12,520 --> 00:15:14,400 ..you're my daughter, Kay. 253 00:15:16,480 --> 00:15:19,760 There's no need to turn on us. We... want to support you. 254 00:15:23,720 --> 00:15:25,200 (SIGHS) 255 00:15:33,440 --> 00:15:36,800 (LOCK RATTLES, BANGING) 256 00:15:39,280 --> 00:15:41,160 (KNOCKS) Open this door! 257 00:15:42,560 --> 00:15:45,159 Kay! (KNOCKS LOUDLY) 258 00:15:45,160 --> 00:15:47,359 As your father, and landlord, 259 00:15:47,360 --> 00:15:50,360 I'm demanding you open this door immediately! 260 00:15:51,440 --> 00:15:53,120 (KNOCKS LOUDLY) 261 00:15:56,000 --> 00:16:02,199 Alright, if you're determined to betray and humiliate your own family, 262 00:16:02,200 --> 00:16:04,840 I'll have no choice but to have you evicted. 263 00:16:08,600 --> 00:16:10,840 (FOOTSTEPS RECEDE) 264 00:16:12,680 --> 00:16:16,640 (BREATHES SHAKILY) 265 00:16:22,040 --> 00:16:26,639 To help announce the awards for 1987... 266 00:16:26,640 --> 00:16:27,959 (WHOOPING) 267 00:16:27,960 --> 00:16:30,119 ..our very own Dale Jennings! 268 00:16:30,120 --> 00:16:33,439 (CHEERING) 269 00:16:33,440 --> 00:16:36,079 Righto, up first... up first... 270 00:16:36,080 --> 00:16:38,959 ..the award for Most Out-of-Focus Shot... 271 00:16:38,960 --> 00:16:40,359 (LAUGHTER) 272 00:16:40,360 --> 00:16:41,999 ..goes to... 273 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:44,559 Uh, election day, 1987, 274 00:16:44,560 --> 00:16:46,599 he waited four hours for Hawke to cast his vote 275 00:16:46,600 --> 00:16:49,359 and then buggered the focus so badly, the shot was unusable. 276 00:16:49,360 --> 00:16:51,159 The winner is Damo! 277 00:16:51,160 --> 00:16:54,120 (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE) 278 00:16:56,680 --> 00:16:59,039 ROSS: We've all done it. MAN: I haven't done it! 279 00:16:59,040 --> 00:17:04,000 Righto, up next is the award for Most Idiotic Injury. 280 00:17:05,160 --> 00:17:07,200 And the award goes to... 281 00:17:10,200 --> 00:17:11,279 Dale! Whoa! 282 00:17:11,280 --> 00:17:13,479 Doesn't work without an autocue, this guy. 283 00:17:13,480 --> 00:17:15,800 (LAUGHTER) 284 00:17:19,920 --> 00:17:21,199 Um... 285 00:17:21,200 --> 00:17:23,879 ..uh, so, most idiotic injury. 286 00:17:23,880 --> 00:17:26,559 When rushing to cover the World Peace Vigil, 287 00:17:26,560 --> 00:17:29,239 he knackered himself so badly on a barricade 288 00:17:29,240 --> 00:17:31,039 that he couldn't walk or talk 289 00:17:31,040 --> 00:17:33,559 and had to be treated for an hour by a medical officer. 290 00:17:33,560 --> 00:17:35,599 Uh, so, the winner is Brian! 291 00:17:35,600 --> 00:17:38,359 (CHEERING AND WHISTLING) 292 00:17:38,360 --> 00:17:39,719 Thank you. 293 00:17:39,720 --> 00:17:42,479 Don't worry. The old stick shift can still drive! 294 00:17:42,480 --> 00:17:44,479 (LAUGHTER AND CHEERING) 295 00:17:44,480 --> 00:17:46,519 ROSS: It does... It really doesn't. 296 00:17:46,520 --> 00:17:48,519 Hey, here's to News at Six, yeah?! 297 00:17:48,520 --> 00:17:51,359 (CHANTS) News at Six! News at Six! 298 00:17:51,360 --> 00:17:54,759 ALL: News at Six! News at Six! 299 00:17:54,760 --> 00:17:58,639 Drink! Drink! Drink! Drink! Drink! Drink! 300 00:17:58,640 --> 00:18:02,000 (CHEERING) 301 00:18:04,440 --> 00:18:06,959 Dale? How you goin'? 302 00:18:06,960 --> 00:18:09,079 Dale! 303 00:18:09,080 --> 00:18:12,039 Timmy! Look at us. The Russell Street gang! 304 00:18:12,040 --> 00:18:14,039 We're back together again. I miss this! 305 00:18:14,040 --> 00:18:15,839 I missed you. I missed you, too... 306 00:18:15,840 --> 00:18:17,439 Mwah! Mwah! Mwah! 307 00:18:17,440 --> 00:18:18,959 Whoa... Oh, careful! 308 00:18:18,960 --> 00:18:20,519 Alright, I'm gonna go over here and drink. 309 00:18:20,520 --> 00:18:22,399 OK. I'll come and join you. I'll come and join you. 310 00:18:22,400 --> 00:18:24,440 I'm sorry about that. That... 311 00:18:26,520 --> 00:18:28,039 Ah. 312 00:18:28,040 --> 00:18:30,559 Hey, uh, congratulations. 313 00:18:30,560 --> 00:18:32,759 You know, uh, wherever I walk in the city, 314 00:18:32,760 --> 00:18:34,600 I see billboards of you and Helen. 315 00:18:35,600 --> 00:18:38,319 And then, whenever someone finds out I worked here, 316 00:18:38,320 --> 00:18:39,839 it's all they ever ask about. 317 00:18:39,840 --> 00:18:41,640 The golden couple. 318 00:18:44,560 --> 00:18:46,239 I'm happy for you. 319 00:18:46,240 --> 00:18:48,480 Hmm. You got what you wanted. 320 00:18:54,520 --> 00:18:56,320 So, you're working in doco? 321 00:18:57,960 --> 00:18:59,319 Yeah. Yeah. 322 00:18:59,320 --> 00:19:01,559 Pay's terrible but, um... 323 00:19:01,560 --> 00:19:03,279 ..there's no office. 324 00:19:03,280 --> 00:19:04,999 And I kinda like that, you know? 325 00:19:05,000 --> 00:19:06,640 Great. Yeah. 326 00:19:10,040 --> 00:19:11,720 I'll leave you to it. 327 00:19:12,720 --> 00:19:14,199 (ROSS ROARS) 328 00:19:14,200 --> 00:19:16,000 Timmy! 329 00:19:20,000 --> 00:19:22,159 (CHEERING AND LAUGHTER) 330 00:19:22,160 --> 00:19:25,159 So... who was that? 331 00:19:25,160 --> 00:19:26,999 What are you doing here? (CHUCKLES) 332 00:19:27,000 --> 00:19:28,479 Well, the show's finished 333 00:19:28,480 --> 00:19:31,039 and this is, famously, the worst party with the best drugs. 334 00:19:31,040 --> 00:19:32,319 So, um... 335 00:19:32,320 --> 00:19:34,679 That wasn't THE camera man, was it? 336 00:19:34,680 --> 00:19:36,160 The one you told me about. 337 00:19:37,160 --> 00:19:38,639 No, it's just a guy. 338 00:19:38,640 --> 00:19:40,959 Well, he's clearly still interested in you. 339 00:19:40,960 --> 00:19:42,879 We spoke two words. 340 00:19:42,880 --> 00:19:45,320 Yeah, but the body language was very obvious. 341 00:19:46,560 --> 00:19:48,559 What's his situation, personally? 342 00:19:48,560 --> 00:19:49,880 I don't... I don't know. 343 00:19:51,120 --> 00:19:53,039 Do you want me to... want me to ask? 344 00:19:53,040 --> 00:19:54,199 No. You sure? 345 00:19:54,200 --> 00:19:55,999 Yes. You know what? I think I'm gonna ask. 346 00:19:56,000 --> 00:19:58,480 Yeah? OK. No worries. See ya. 347 00:20:09,080 --> 00:20:11,000 (BUTTONS ON PHONE CLICK) 348 00:20:12,120 --> 00:20:13,439 (SNIFFS) 349 00:20:13,440 --> 00:20:15,039 (PHONE RINGING TONE) 350 00:20:15,040 --> 00:20:16,159 CHARLIE: Hello? 351 00:20:16,160 --> 00:20:18,199 Please don't leave messages like that for me at work. 352 00:20:18,200 --> 00:20:20,719 Messages like what? Any messages. 353 00:20:20,720 --> 00:20:22,680 Listen, what's the job you were calling about? 354 00:20:24,480 --> 00:20:26,360 It's nothing, really. Just, uh... 355 00:20:27,520 --> 00:20:28,999 ..had a bit of a conversation with 356 00:20:29,000 --> 00:20:30,719 the biggest news director working today 357 00:20:30,720 --> 00:20:33,280 and Vincent Callahan's keen to have a little bit of a chat. 358 00:20:34,680 --> 00:20:36,159 How keen? 359 00:20:36,160 --> 00:20:39,599 40% more than News at Six, plus perks, 360 00:20:39,600 --> 00:20:43,639 so it's car, petrol, overseas travel, the works. 361 00:20:43,640 --> 00:20:45,679 And Vincent... Vincent Callahan. 362 00:20:45,680 --> 00:20:47,919 That's right. 363 00:20:47,920 --> 00:20:49,200 OK. 364 00:20:53,560 --> 00:20:54,560 Huh. 365 00:20:58,160 --> 00:20:59,680 Hey, Dale? 366 00:21:00,840 --> 00:21:02,479 Hi, Cheryl. Hey, is Helen here? 367 00:21:02,480 --> 00:21:03,999 Uh, she's sick. 368 00:21:04,000 --> 00:21:07,279 ('RUN TO PARADISE' BY CHOIRBOYS PLAYS) 369 00:21:07,280 --> 00:21:11,040 Hey, is everything, like, OK with us now? 370 00:21:12,480 --> 00:21:14,599 Like, she hasn't been very chatty in the chair 371 00:21:14,600 --> 00:21:16,800 and I think she's still angry with me. 372 00:21:18,840 --> 00:21:21,599 You're fine. Oh... (LAUGHS) Phew! 373 00:21:21,600 --> 00:21:23,159 Oh, good. 374 00:21:23,160 --> 00:21:25,599 I'd be so devastated if, um... 375 00:21:25,600 --> 00:21:28,360 ..if you chose someone else to do her wedding make-up. 376 00:21:31,640 --> 00:21:35,960 Oh... I spoke too soon. (LAUGHS) 377 00:21:40,560 --> 00:21:42,160 Merry Christmas. 378 00:21:44,680 --> 00:21:46,800 I like your... costume. 379 00:21:47,960 --> 00:21:50,840 Thanks. You... you make it yourself? 380 00:21:52,120 --> 00:21:53,359 Nuh. 381 00:21:53,360 --> 00:21:57,039 ♪ Open your eyes up 382 00:21:57,040 --> 00:22:00,079 ♪ You don't want anyone 383 00:22:00,080 --> 00:22:03,040 ♪ You don't want anyone 384 00:22:04,040 --> 00:22:08,199 ♪ Don't tell me this is paradise 385 00:22:08,200 --> 00:22:10,559 ♪ Open your eyes up... ♪ 386 00:22:10,560 --> 00:22:13,040 (MUFFLED MUSIC CONTINUES) 387 00:22:15,120 --> 00:22:17,319 Tequila? No. 388 00:22:17,320 --> 00:22:22,920 (CONVERSATION CONTINUES INDISTINCTLY) 389 00:22:25,200 --> 00:22:26,879 Speak of the devil. 390 00:22:26,880 --> 00:22:28,879 I was just saying to Tim, here, 391 00:22:28,880 --> 00:22:31,519 I've had about as much warm beer as I can handle. 392 00:22:31,520 --> 00:22:33,319 I'm gonna kick on, if you want to join. 393 00:22:33,320 --> 00:22:35,199 Oh, no, I don't think he'd be interested. 394 00:22:35,200 --> 00:22:36,559 I wouldn't underestimate him. 395 00:22:36,560 --> 00:22:38,079 It's not his type of venue. 396 00:22:38,080 --> 00:22:39,880 What's the venue? 397 00:22:41,240 --> 00:22:42,680 Club 397. It's... 398 00:22:45,000 --> 00:22:47,880 ..uh, discreet, it's relaxed, it's, um... 399 00:22:49,480 --> 00:22:51,199 I'm just gonna meet a few friends. 400 00:22:51,200 --> 00:22:53,959 A last hurrah before Christmas. 401 00:22:53,960 --> 00:22:55,999 I'm gonna order a taxi. You guys... 402 00:22:56,000 --> 00:22:57,480 OK. ..talk about it. I'll be back. 403 00:22:58,880 --> 00:23:01,959 Just so you know, Club 397 is... it's not relaxed. 404 00:23:01,960 --> 00:23:03,999 It's... (CHUCKLES) 405 00:23:04,000 --> 00:23:05,639 Have you been there? 406 00:23:05,640 --> 00:23:07,160 I have. 407 00:23:08,240 --> 00:23:10,879 Every Saturday, after work, till close. 408 00:23:10,880 --> 00:23:12,840 Yeah, it's not your sort of place. 409 00:23:15,400 --> 00:23:16,920 I don't have a sort of place. 410 00:23:22,760 --> 00:23:24,479 (CHERYL RETCHES AND VOMITS) 411 00:23:24,480 --> 00:23:26,479 I shouldn't have had that punch. 412 00:23:26,480 --> 00:23:28,319 (BOTH LAUGH) 413 00:23:28,320 --> 00:23:30,959 Great news - taxi en route and I found some actual alcohol. 414 00:23:30,960 --> 00:23:32,479 There you go. 415 00:23:32,480 --> 00:23:34,800 Cheers. Good health. 416 00:23:38,040 --> 00:23:39,439 OK, let's do this. 417 00:23:39,440 --> 00:23:41,959 No, hey, hey, I'm gonna stay 'cause I'm gonna catch up with Ross. 418 00:23:41,960 --> 00:23:43,679 You guys go ahead. I'll leave you to it. 419 00:23:43,680 --> 00:23:45,199 Ross won't care. 420 00:23:45,200 --> 00:23:47,279 Come on. I'll pay. 421 00:23:47,280 --> 00:23:49,160 (LAUGHS) Someone's in the mood. 422 00:23:50,280 --> 00:23:51,759 Look, come on. No, mate. 423 00:23:51,760 --> 00:23:53,199 Tim... 424 00:23:53,200 --> 00:23:55,959 You only live once. You know how important this is. Come on. 425 00:23:55,960 --> 00:23:57,160 OK. 426 00:23:58,560 --> 00:24:01,360 (DANCE MUSIC PLAYS) 427 00:24:06,040 --> 00:24:08,119 TIM: Hey, we should probably go out to the front bar. 428 00:24:08,120 --> 00:24:10,319 It's a bit more private. GERRY: No, it's all fine. 429 00:24:10,320 --> 00:24:12,719 I've come here many times. It's discreet. I promise. 430 00:24:12,720 --> 00:24:15,799 Hang at the bar. I'm just gonna see some friends. 431 00:24:15,800 --> 00:24:17,559 Vodka. BARTENDER: Yeah. 432 00:24:17,560 --> 00:24:18,880 I'm fine, thanks. 433 00:24:27,600 --> 00:24:29,079 Again. 434 00:24:29,080 --> 00:24:30,400 OK. 435 00:24:31,400 --> 00:24:32,999 What's goin' on? 436 00:24:33,000 --> 00:24:34,640 To being single. 437 00:24:38,680 --> 00:24:40,879 Is that recent? 438 00:24:40,880 --> 00:24:43,080 I bet you thought it was inevitable. 439 00:24:44,960 --> 00:24:46,679 Didn't you? Dale, come on. Come on. 440 00:24:46,680 --> 00:24:48,599 Some shots, gentlemen. 441 00:24:48,600 --> 00:24:50,239 Shots. 442 00:24:50,240 --> 00:24:51,839 For you. It's OK. It's OK. 443 00:24:51,840 --> 00:24:53,439 For me. 444 00:24:53,440 --> 00:24:56,679 Dale and I are gonna go and have a conversation outside. 445 00:24:56,680 --> 00:24:58,559 I think he needs, uh, some air. 446 00:24:58,560 --> 00:25:00,519 Are you OK? Yeah, I want to dance. 447 00:25:00,520 --> 00:25:02,159 Yeah? Yeah, let's dance. 448 00:25:02,160 --> 00:25:04,519 Come on, dance. Come on! Enjoy yourselves. 449 00:25:04,520 --> 00:25:07,320 ('HIT THAT PERFECT BEAT' BY BRONSKI BEAT PLAYS) 450 00:25:17,720 --> 00:25:20,040 ♪ Searching for some company 451 00:25:21,160 --> 00:25:23,160 ♪ Feel the rhythm, dance with me 452 00:25:24,440 --> 00:25:26,800 ♪ Them beat boy blues seem out of place 453 00:25:28,080 --> 00:25:31,439 ♪ Now they want to party pace, party pace 454 00:25:31,440 --> 00:25:33,320 ♪ Dance, dance, on the floor 455 00:25:34,760 --> 00:25:36,880 ♪ Dance, dance, move some more 456 00:25:38,240 --> 00:25:40,320 ♪ Dance, dance, feel the heat 457 00:25:41,680 --> 00:25:43,359 ♪ Hit that perfect beat, boy 458 00:25:43,360 --> 00:25:45,599 ♪ Hit that perfect beat, beat boy 459 00:25:45,600 --> 00:25:47,479 ♪ I've got that feeling... ♪ Hey, uh... 460 00:25:47,480 --> 00:25:49,279 Sorry to interrupt. Um... What's wrong? 461 00:25:49,280 --> 00:25:51,119 He's not doing too well. Can you look after him? 462 00:25:51,120 --> 00:25:52,759 He'll be fine. He's just had a bit to drink. 463 00:25:52,760 --> 00:25:54,159 Just... just look after him. 464 00:25:54,160 --> 00:25:57,079 ♪ That perfect feeling, that perfect feeling 465 00:25:57,080 --> 00:25:58,719 ♪ All over me 466 00:25:58,720 --> 00:26:00,599 ♪ Beat boy, beat boy 467 00:26:00,600 --> 00:26:02,319 ♪ Hit that perfect beat, boy 468 00:26:02,320 --> 00:26:04,119 ♪ Beat boy, beat boy... ♪ GERRY: Dale? 469 00:26:04,120 --> 00:26:07,359 Hey, Dale? Why don't we go and just get some air? 470 00:26:07,360 --> 00:26:09,039 ♪ Hit that perfect beat, boy... ♪ 471 00:26:09,040 --> 00:26:11,159 I've got some people I want you to meet at the bar. Come on. 472 00:26:11,160 --> 00:26:12,319 (GRUNTS) 473 00:26:12,320 --> 00:26:14,319 ♪ Come, come, close to me 474 00:26:14,320 --> 00:26:16,199 ♪ I want this to be 475 00:26:16,200 --> 00:26:17,559 ♪ That perfect feeling 476 00:26:17,560 --> 00:26:19,439 ♪ All over me 477 00:26:19,440 --> 00:26:21,239 ♪ Come, come, close to me 478 00:26:21,240 --> 00:26:22,959 ♪ I want this to be 479 00:26:22,960 --> 00:26:24,919 ♪ That beat boy feeling 480 00:26:24,920 --> 00:26:26,679 ♪ All over me 481 00:26:26,680 --> 00:26:29,599 ♪ Too close for comfort, too close for joy 482 00:26:29,600 --> 00:26:32,959 ♪ Boys in the back room, their hearts destroy 483 00:26:32,960 --> 00:26:36,479 ♪ Touch and kiss a stranger if all else fails 484 00:26:36,480 --> 00:26:38,359 ♪ Hiding from the danger 485 00:26:38,360 --> 00:26:40,559 (DISTORTS AND ECHOES) ♪ That's been sent from hell 486 00:26:40,560 --> 00:26:42,159 ♪ I've got that feeling 487 00:26:42,160 --> 00:26:43,639 ♪ Them beat boy feelings 488 00:26:43,640 --> 00:26:46,919 ♪ I've got them feeling that perfect beat 489 00:26:46,920 --> 00:26:48,759 ♪ I've got that feeling 490 00:26:48,760 --> 00:26:50,479 ♪ That perfect feeling 491 00:26:50,480 --> 00:26:53,679 ♪ That perfect feeling all over me 492 00:26:53,680 --> 00:26:55,519 ♪ Beat boy, beat boy 493 00:26:55,520 --> 00:26:57,239 ♪ Hit that perfect beat, boy 494 00:26:57,240 --> 00:26:58,999 ♪ Beat boy, beat boy 495 00:26:59,000 --> 00:27:00,999 ♪ Beat, beat, beat, beat... ♪ 496 00:27:01,000 --> 00:27:03,999 (BIRDSONG) 497 00:27:04,000 --> 00:27:05,720 (EXHALES) 498 00:28:10,440 --> 00:28:11,960 (MAN GROANS) 499 00:28:46,400 --> 00:28:48,800 (BIRDSONG) 500 00:29:22,840 --> 00:29:24,839 NOELENE: Oh, is it OK? ROB: Yeah. 501 00:29:24,840 --> 00:29:26,439 Look at the spuds. 502 00:29:26,440 --> 00:29:30,079 Um... can you finish setting the table. They'll be here in a minute. 503 00:29:30,080 --> 00:29:31,439 What's that? 504 00:29:31,440 --> 00:29:33,159 Your last will and testament, is it? 505 00:29:33,160 --> 00:29:36,079 (LAUGHS) The chicken and the stuffing and devils on horseback. 506 00:29:36,080 --> 00:29:37,639 There were so many overlapping times, 507 00:29:37,640 --> 00:29:39,119 I needed it in one linear document. 508 00:29:39,120 --> 00:29:41,359 She's done a run sheet for lunch. 509 00:29:41,360 --> 00:29:43,239 Don't tell your brother. Why? 510 00:29:43,240 --> 00:29:44,799 Shows you care. 511 00:29:44,800 --> 00:29:46,759 (DOORBELL RINGS) 512 00:29:46,760 --> 00:29:48,960 Hey, they're gonna love you. 513 00:29:50,000 --> 00:29:52,359 OK. You right? 514 00:29:52,360 --> 00:29:53,639 Yeah. 515 00:29:53,640 --> 00:29:55,079 You ready? Yeah. Do I look OK? 516 00:29:55,080 --> 00:29:56,559 Yeah. Good. OK. 517 00:29:56,560 --> 00:29:59,759 ♪ Carollers carolling 518 00:29:59,760 --> 00:30:02,520 ♪ Sound of snow... ♪ 519 00:30:03,560 --> 00:30:05,279 Hey! Ah, g'day, Rob. 520 00:30:05,280 --> 00:30:06,759 Merry... Christmas. 521 00:30:06,760 --> 00:30:08,439 Merry Christmas to you. Oh, the trifle... 522 00:30:08,440 --> 00:30:10,599 Hello. You must be Noelene. I'm Kerrie. 523 00:30:10,600 --> 00:30:12,119 It's nice to meet you. Nice to meet you. 524 00:30:12,120 --> 00:30:13,759 This is my husband, Glen. Hi, Glen. 525 00:30:13,760 --> 00:30:15,399 How are you? Um, I'm good. Good. 526 00:30:15,400 --> 00:30:16,999 Um, how are you? Yeah, good. 527 00:30:17,000 --> 00:30:19,039 Jeez, smells like a restaurant in here. 528 00:30:19,040 --> 00:30:20,559 Oh, mate, Noelene's outdone herself. 529 00:30:20,560 --> 00:30:22,799 She's read that roast recipe back to front. 530 00:30:22,800 --> 00:30:25,079 Um, it's actually my first time cooking a roast. 531 00:30:25,080 --> 00:30:26,439 Oh, you shouldn't have! 532 00:30:26,440 --> 00:30:28,799 We would have been more than happy to eat your food. 533 00:30:28,800 --> 00:30:30,879 Yeah. I'd eat Chinese every night of the week, 534 00:30:30,880 --> 00:30:32,679 if Kez wasn't on my case about cholesterol. 535 00:30:32,680 --> 00:30:35,719 Uh, there's no, um, MSG in the stuffing or... 536 00:30:35,720 --> 00:30:37,599 Oh, uh, no, um... 537 00:30:37,600 --> 00:30:40,079 ..there's, um, lemon rind, onion and thyme... 538 00:30:40,080 --> 00:30:41,520 Noelene's Korean. 539 00:30:43,080 --> 00:30:44,480 Oh... 540 00:30:45,480 --> 00:30:46,760 Um... 541 00:30:47,960 --> 00:30:49,799 Konnichiwa. 542 00:30:49,800 --> 00:30:51,519 (BOTH LAUGH AWKWARDLY) 543 00:30:51,520 --> 00:30:54,879 So... are you going to the Olympics next year? 544 00:30:54,880 --> 00:30:56,319 KERRIE: Oh! Sport... 545 00:30:56,320 --> 00:30:58,079 That only took a minute. 546 00:30:58,080 --> 00:30:59,639 (LAUGHS) Um... 547 00:30:59,640 --> 00:31:01,519 Uh, well, I don't know if they'll send me 548 00:31:01,520 --> 00:31:03,279 but, um, we'll be covering it. 549 00:31:03,280 --> 00:31:04,519 KERRIE: Oh. 550 00:31:04,520 --> 00:31:06,119 Anyway, enough about work. Who wants a drink? 551 00:31:06,120 --> 00:31:07,679 Moi. You'll have one. Yeah. 552 00:31:07,680 --> 00:31:09,839 Kerrie, are you allowed, like, a shandy or something? 553 00:31:09,840 --> 00:31:11,599 Yeah, yeah, I will. It's Chrissie. 554 00:31:11,600 --> 00:31:13,199 (LAUGHS) GLEN: Just a few. 555 00:31:13,200 --> 00:31:15,519 Appreciate you letting me have the first go of this, bro. 556 00:31:15,520 --> 00:31:17,839 ROB: That's alright. Bloody lines on the telly. 557 00:31:17,840 --> 00:31:19,879 (STATIC HISSES) Sorry. 558 00:31:19,880 --> 00:31:21,439 Wait, no, no, the... 559 00:31:21,440 --> 00:31:23,919 Judy's knitted three sets of matching cardigans and booties. 560 00:31:23,920 --> 00:31:26,000 Oh! (LAUGHS) Their mum sounds lovely. 561 00:31:27,160 --> 00:31:29,559 Mm. She means well. 562 00:31:29,560 --> 00:31:33,279 She's let her boys get away with a lot over the years. 563 00:31:33,280 --> 00:31:36,919 I've had to work very hard to keep Glen in line, 564 00:31:36,920 --> 00:31:39,919 which is why I'm so glad Rob's brought someone like you home. 565 00:31:39,920 --> 00:31:41,359 Oh, really? 566 00:31:41,360 --> 00:31:44,359 Yes, you just seem so sensible and smart. 567 00:31:44,360 --> 00:31:46,839 And can I just say, your English is amazing. 568 00:31:46,840 --> 00:31:49,999 The girls he used to date were bimbos. 569 00:31:50,000 --> 00:31:51,919 (PHONE RINGS) Oh. 570 00:31:51,920 --> 00:31:53,719 It's OK. I'll get it. Sorry. 571 00:31:53,720 --> 00:31:55,559 No, that's fine. I can take over. 572 00:31:55,560 --> 00:31:57,919 Oh, thanks. Hello. Noelene speaking. 573 00:31:57,920 --> 00:31:59,599 JEAN: Noelene, it's Jean. 574 00:31:59,600 --> 00:32:01,879 We've had Kay Walters ringing all morning, 575 00:32:01,880 --> 00:32:03,559 demanding to speak to Helen. 576 00:32:03,560 --> 00:32:05,439 She's asking to speak to you now. 577 00:32:05,440 --> 00:32:08,559 So, could I pass on her number? Uh, yep. OK, shoot. 578 00:32:08,560 --> 00:32:10,919 724-8637. 579 00:32:10,920 --> 00:32:14,040 Yep, got it. Thanks. Bye. 580 00:32:15,400 --> 00:32:16,599 Oh... 581 00:32:16,600 --> 00:32:19,519 Sorry, I just need to... make a quick call. 582 00:32:19,520 --> 00:32:21,879 (PHONE RINGS) 583 00:32:21,880 --> 00:32:23,159 Hello. (ON PHONE) Hi. 584 00:32:23,160 --> 00:32:24,480 Kay, it's Noelene. 585 00:32:25,480 --> 00:32:26,959 Where's Helen? 586 00:32:26,960 --> 00:32:29,999 Helen's not available right now but can I help you? 587 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:32,479 The interview has to be today. 588 00:32:32,480 --> 00:32:34,959 And you'll need to send a car to pick me up. 589 00:32:34,960 --> 00:32:37,359 And I need to be paid in cash. 590 00:32:37,360 --> 00:32:38,639 Today. 591 00:32:38,640 --> 00:32:41,319 Oh, I'm so sorry but that can't happen right now. 592 00:32:41,320 --> 00:32:43,199 You must be starving, are you? 593 00:32:43,200 --> 00:32:44,719 Yeah, but... 594 00:32:44,720 --> 00:32:46,239 We've scheduled you in for Monday. 595 00:32:46,240 --> 00:32:48,440 It's today or I go to another network. 596 00:32:50,160 --> 00:32:51,640 I might have to... 597 00:32:52,800 --> 00:32:55,280 Let me make some calls and I will ring you right back. 598 00:32:57,040 --> 00:32:58,399 ROB: Who was that? 599 00:32:58,400 --> 00:33:02,079 Um, I just need to pass on a message to Helen. 600 00:33:02,080 --> 00:33:03,560 Oh, yeah. It won't take long. 601 00:33:05,560 --> 00:33:07,319 ROB: Mate, you, uh, finished with that beer? 602 00:33:07,320 --> 00:33:09,439 GLEN: Yeah, yeah. Yeah. Here, got this wine. 603 00:33:09,440 --> 00:33:11,199 What have we got here? Red. 604 00:33:11,200 --> 00:33:12,759 Thank you. That's alright. 605 00:33:12,760 --> 00:33:15,440 (PHONE RINGING TONE) 606 00:33:16,440 --> 00:33:18,479 DALE: (ON ANSWERING MACHINE) You've reached Helen Norville 607 00:33:18,480 --> 00:33:19,879 and Dale Jennings. 608 00:33:19,880 --> 00:33:21,439 We're unable to take your call right now 609 00:33:21,440 --> 00:33:23,199 but, please, leave us a message after the tone. 610 00:33:23,200 --> 00:33:26,679 (MACHINE BEEPS) Oh, hi, Helen. It's Noelene. 611 00:33:26,680 --> 00:33:31,599 So sorry to interrupt your weekend but Kay Walters has been calling, 612 00:33:31,600 --> 00:33:33,999 adamant that we do the interview today. 613 00:33:34,000 --> 00:33:35,639 Can you call me back? 614 00:33:35,640 --> 00:33:37,840 Thanks. Oh, I'm at Rob's. 615 00:33:39,720 --> 00:33:42,079 (PHONE RINGS) 616 00:33:42,080 --> 00:33:44,039 Yes. Kay wants to do it today. 617 00:33:44,040 --> 00:33:46,079 What?! I can't get a hold of Helen or Dale. 618 00:33:46,080 --> 00:33:49,359 Can't we just get another reporter to do the interview? 619 00:33:49,360 --> 00:33:51,879 No, Lindsay was specific. He wanted Helen AND Dale. 620 00:33:51,880 --> 00:33:53,319 For 10 grand, he wants an event. 621 00:33:53,320 --> 00:33:55,159 The way Kay just sounded, 622 00:33:55,160 --> 00:33:57,559 if we don't do the interview right now, we'll lose her. 623 00:33:57,560 --> 00:33:58,959 That is bullshit, Noelene. 624 00:33:58,960 --> 00:34:00,840 She is not gonna find another network today. 625 00:34:02,080 --> 00:34:03,559 Um, please, start. 626 00:34:03,560 --> 00:34:05,079 ROB: OK, yeah. 627 00:34:05,080 --> 00:34:08,079 You know what? It is Saturday. Yeah? The week before Christmas. 628 00:34:08,080 --> 00:34:09,719 Everyone is sliding into the holidays, 629 00:34:09,720 --> 00:34:12,320 which is what I intend to do as soon as I get off this call. 630 00:34:13,600 --> 00:34:15,720 KERRIE: Ooh. 631 00:34:17,000 --> 00:34:20,439 Uh, sorry. This is the last call, I swear. 632 00:34:20,440 --> 00:34:23,600 Must be important. Mm. 633 00:34:25,200 --> 00:34:26,639 (PHONE RINGS) 634 00:34:26,640 --> 00:34:30,199 Hello. Hi, Kay. It's Noelene again. 635 00:34:30,200 --> 00:34:31,799 I've tried to get a hold of Helen, 636 00:34:31,800 --> 00:34:33,879 uh, but I can't get in contact with her, 637 00:34:33,880 --> 00:34:37,320 so I am sorry but we can really only do Monday. 638 00:34:38,480 --> 00:34:40,199 I can't wait that long. 639 00:34:40,200 --> 00:34:41,959 There are two other networks interested. 640 00:34:41,960 --> 00:34:44,400 If you hang up, News at Six has officially lost the story. 641 00:34:46,280 --> 00:34:48,959 It's OK. I understand. Um... 642 00:34:48,960 --> 00:34:52,520 If you change your mind, the offer still stands. 643 00:34:57,920 --> 00:34:58,959 Ah. 644 00:34:58,960 --> 00:35:00,599 All taken care of. 645 00:35:00,600 --> 00:35:02,679 I'm SO sorry! 646 00:35:02,680 --> 00:35:05,239 How is it? Mmm! So good! 647 00:35:05,240 --> 00:35:06,839 I'll be having seconds. KERRIE: Mm. 648 00:35:06,840 --> 00:35:09,839 It's cooled down a little bit but, no, it really is lovely. 649 00:35:09,840 --> 00:35:11,879 I'm sorry. 650 00:35:11,880 --> 00:35:13,919 That's OK. 651 00:35:13,920 --> 00:35:15,639 Rob did say you were a real career girl. 652 00:35:15,640 --> 00:35:18,439 It's... it's not normally like this on days off. 653 00:35:18,440 --> 00:35:21,159 You usually use your days off to watch all the things you've taped, 654 00:35:21,160 --> 00:35:22,959 read all the papers you've missed. 655 00:35:22,960 --> 00:35:24,320 (LAUGHS) Yeah. 656 00:35:26,400 --> 00:35:29,239 KERRIE: Well, your work sounds very exciting. 657 00:35:29,240 --> 00:35:30,879 I just left my job. 658 00:35:30,880 --> 00:35:34,079 I was a secretary at the primary school, just typing and filing. 659 00:35:34,080 --> 00:35:35,639 GLEN: She quit and blamed me. 660 00:35:35,640 --> 00:35:37,879 I was counting down the days to becoming a full-time mum. 661 00:35:37,880 --> 00:35:41,279 And they offered me maternity leave but... 662 00:35:41,280 --> 00:35:44,159 ..I told a white lie and said Glen wanted me at home. 663 00:35:44,160 --> 00:35:45,479 (LAUGHS) (CHUCKLES) 664 00:35:45,480 --> 00:35:47,079 Which is true. 665 00:35:47,080 --> 00:35:48,719 Yeah, but I didn't tell you to quit. 666 00:35:48,720 --> 00:35:51,399 (PHONE RINGS) ROB: No, it's alright, I'll get it. 667 00:35:51,400 --> 00:35:54,520 No, no, it's OK. Um, I'll, uh, take it off the hook, I promise. 668 00:35:57,680 --> 00:35:59,519 Hi. Noelene speaking. 669 00:35:59,520 --> 00:36:01,159 Hi, Noelene. It's Dale. 670 00:36:01,160 --> 00:36:03,119 I got your message. Sorry, we were out. 671 00:36:03,120 --> 00:36:05,039 Uh, have you made arrangements? 672 00:36:05,040 --> 00:36:07,919 No. I told Kay Helen couldn't do it today. 673 00:36:07,920 --> 00:36:10,079 DALE: Well, it will be both of us. How long ago was that? 674 00:36:10,080 --> 00:36:11,599 Uh, a few minutes. 675 00:36:11,600 --> 00:36:16,519 Call her back right now and tell her that the interview is on. 676 00:36:16,520 --> 00:36:19,079 And then can you call the office... 677 00:36:19,080 --> 00:36:21,959 Yep. ..get a crew and arrange a location? 678 00:36:21,960 --> 00:36:23,960 Um, OK. I'll call Helen. 679 00:36:25,080 --> 00:36:27,719 (PHONE BEEPS) GLEN: Very busy? 680 00:36:27,720 --> 00:36:29,680 KERRIE: Very busy. At Christmas? 681 00:36:35,440 --> 00:36:37,320 (WATER RUNS) 682 00:36:47,800 --> 00:36:49,519 (SPITS) (WATER RUNS) 683 00:36:49,520 --> 00:36:50,960 (SPITS) 684 00:36:59,360 --> 00:37:01,440 Hey, guys. Morning. 685 00:37:03,200 --> 00:37:04,439 You ready? Pardon? 686 00:37:04,440 --> 00:37:05,559 Uh... Yeah. 687 00:37:05,560 --> 00:37:07,719 Can we just go over the questions before we go in? 688 00:37:07,720 --> 00:37:09,119 Um, I wasn't... 689 00:37:09,120 --> 00:37:10,439 Hey, Dale, you OK? 690 00:37:10,440 --> 00:37:11,760 Yeah. 691 00:37:14,440 --> 00:37:16,240 Dale, you stink of alcohol. 692 00:37:17,600 --> 00:37:19,799 You're in no state to go interview a recovering addict. 693 00:37:19,800 --> 00:37:21,679 Well, Lindsay said he wanted both of us. 694 00:37:21,680 --> 00:37:25,240 Dale, I'm gonna do this on my own today. Get yourself home. 695 00:37:31,560 --> 00:37:34,039 I just checked Kay in. She's waiting. 696 00:37:34,040 --> 00:37:36,880 Brian? Ross? Let's get set up. 697 00:37:38,080 --> 00:37:39,920 (DALE SIGHS) 698 00:37:43,800 --> 00:37:45,640 (ROSS GROANS) 699 00:37:48,400 --> 00:37:50,040 (GROANS) 700 00:37:51,120 --> 00:37:52,439 HELEN: Alright. NOELENE: Hi. 701 00:37:52,440 --> 00:37:53,799 What do you reckon? Five minutes? 702 00:37:53,800 --> 00:37:54,959 Ten? Uh, we're almost ready. 703 00:37:54,960 --> 00:37:56,919 I thought you and Dale could be sitting over here. 704 00:37:56,920 --> 00:37:58,159 Uh, it's just me today. Hey. 705 00:37:58,160 --> 00:37:59,279 Lovely to see you, Kay. Thank you. 706 00:37:59,280 --> 00:38:01,159 Thank you so much for this. No, thank you. 707 00:38:01,160 --> 00:38:03,479 So, um, Kay, I know that you're familiar with the media 708 00:38:03,480 --> 00:38:06,079 but my questions are gonna be pretty frank. 709 00:38:06,080 --> 00:38:08,519 I'm gonna ask you about your drug use 710 00:38:08,520 --> 00:38:10,119 and about your treatment, 711 00:38:10,120 --> 00:38:12,519 and I'm gonna talk about your family history, family dynamic. 712 00:38:12,520 --> 00:38:14,720 OK. Great. 713 00:38:16,280 --> 00:38:20,680 Oh, wait. I've brought some... old photos that you asked for. 714 00:38:26,520 --> 00:38:28,520 And these are all fine to go to air? 715 00:38:29,520 --> 00:38:30,560 Yes. 716 00:38:35,640 --> 00:38:36,840 Yeah, they're fine. 717 00:38:37,960 --> 00:38:39,999 I'm not the only person that you're speaking with. 718 00:38:40,000 --> 00:38:42,439 No, the final story will include a range of perspectives 719 00:38:42,440 --> 00:38:43,960 on the heroin crisis. 720 00:38:45,160 --> 00:38:47,480 Could we do the money before we start? 721 00:38:49,320 --> 00:38:52,359 Uh, we're going to pay you on Monday, when we check you out. 722 00:38:52,360 --> 00:38:55,399 I made it clear that I needed the money before I spoke. 723 00:38:55,400 --> 00:38:59,040 We can write you a cheque today but the banks aren't open until Monday. 724 00:39:06,400 --> 00:39:09,119 I could, um... I could get some cash for you, 725 00:39:09,120 --> 00:39:10,719 just to get you through till Monday. 726 00:39:10,720 --> 00:39:12,800 If that's OK. 727 00:39:14,720 --> 00:39:16,400 Yes, thank you. 728 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:25,400 (HELEN CLEARS THROAT) 729 00:39:28,520 --> 00:39:30,039 I mean, I'm just gonna go and get her 100 bucks 730 00:39:30,040 --> 00:39:32,240 because what's the alternative? OK. 731 00:39:34,920 --> 00:39:38,559 OK. Um... she won't be long. 732 00:39:38,560 --> 00:39:40,800 That's OK. Um, I'll just... 733 00:39:42,960 --> 00:39:45,000 HELEN: How much were you spending? 734 00:39:46,560 --> 00:39:48,480 Hundreds of dollars a day. 735 00:39:51,120 --> 00:39:53,920 What makes it so addictive? 736 00:39:56,320 --> 00:39:58,080 It's like... 737 00:39:59,400 --> 00:40:02,159 ..your problems don't exist. 738 00:40:02,160 --> 00:40:05,560 But heroin wasn't some kind of... escape for me. 739 00:40:06,760 --> 00:40:08,480 It was a life raft. 740 00:40:09,520 --> 00:40:11,399 Do you still feel that way? 741 00:40:11,400 --> 00:40:12,759 No. 742 00:40:12,760 --> 00:40:14,479 I'm committed to staying clean, 743 00:40:14,480 --> 00:40:17,160 whether I have the support of my parents or not. 744 00:40:18,800 --> 00:40:22,199 You know some people would find it pretty hard to understand 745 00:40:22,200 --> 00:40:24,239 why someone with your kind of life advantages 746 00:40:24,240 --> 00:40:26,800 would need that kind of life raft. 747 00:40:30,080 --> 00:40:32,000 Addiction doesn't just... 748 00:40:33,000 --> 00:40:34,560 ..come from nowhere. 749 00:40:35,840 --> 00:40:39,039 It's a symptom of other problems, usually from childhood. 750 00:40:39,040 --> 00:40:40,519 And... 751 00:40:40,520 --> 00:40:43,480 ..it's true, I grew up in a big house... 752 00:40:44,600 --> 00:40:46,920 ..rode horses, travelled overseas as a child. 753 00:40:48,040 --> 00:40:49,999 But it was drilled into me that what we had 754 00:40:50,000 --> 00:40:53,279 was only because my father was famous and well respected, 755 00:40:53,280 --> 00:40:55,800 and if I did anything to compromise that... 756 00:40:56,840 --> 00:40:58,760 ..even the slightest thing... 757 00:40:59,760 --> 00:41:02,080 ..I was a disappointment and I was shamed. 758 00:41:08,600 --> 00:41:10,920 I didn't want to be a failure. 759 00:41:12,360 --> 00:41:14,879 I don't think I... was ever 760 00:41:14,880 --> 00:41:17,440 what my parents had imagined for their life. 761 00:41:19,760 --> 00:41:22,639 So, I tried to be this version of myself - 762 00:41:22,640 --> 00:41:24,600 how they wish I'd turned out. 763 00:41:26,480 --> 00:41:28,000 The model daughter. 764 00:41:29,480 --> 00:41:32,320 Smooth, perfect and... 765 00:41:33,320 --> 00:41:34,840 ..no rough edges. 766 00:41:35,880 --> 00:41:37,880 Worthy of pride, I suppose. 767 00:41:41,520 --> 00:41:43,040 Do you love your parents? 768 00:41:45,920 --> 00:41:47,240 Yes. 769 00:41:48,800 --> 00:41:50,920 Do you think your parents love you, Kay? 770 00:41:57,280 --> 00:41:58,920 I think they do. 771 00:42:01,280 --> 00:42:05,079 But there are two types of families in this world - 772 00:42:05,080 --> 00:42:07,760 the families where the parents choose the children... 773 00:42:09,560 --> 00:42:12,560 ..and the families where they choose each other over the children. 774 00:42:15,920 --> 00:42:17,560 Rehab is... 775 00:42:21,480 --> 00:42:23,160 ..it's full of the latter. 776 00:42:37,320 --> 00:42:40,839 REPORTER: (ON TV) As sport-lovers look towards the 1988 Olympics, 777 00:42:40,840 --> 00:42:44,599 one of the most highly anticipated events is the men's basketball, 778 00:42:44,600 --> 00:42:47,639 thanks to the surprising strength of the Soviet team. 779 00:42:47,640 --> 00:42:49,359 Prominent commentators... Got the story? 780 00:42:49,360 --> 00:42:51,039 Yeah. 781 00:42:51,040 --> 00:42:53,879 ..that it's one of the best sides ever assembled for an Olympics, 782 00:42:53,880 --> 00:42:56,519 and that they are taking training very seriously 783 00:42:56,520 --> 00:42:58,479 in the lead-up to Seoul. 784 00:42:58,480 --> 00:43:02,119 The defending gold-medallists are, of course, the United States, 785 00:43:02,120 --> 00:43:04,199 who won in Los Angeles... 786 00:43:04,200 --> 00:43:06,639 (NEWS REPORT CONTINUES INDISTINCTLY) 787 00:43:06,640 --> 00:43:09,399 Am I uninvited to Christmas lunch? 788 00:43:09,400 --> 00:43:11,159 (CHUCKLES) They were fine. 789 00:43:11,160 --> 00:43:14,159 They just kept telling me that I'd better not balls it up. 790 00:43:14,160 --> 00:43:16,319 (CHUCKLES) 791 00:43:16,320 --> 00:43:18,759 REPORTER: (ON TV) ..with an unreasonable handicap. 792 00:43:18,760 --> 00:43:22,520 (NEWS REPORT CONTINUES INDISTINCTLY) 793 00:43:25,200 --> 00:43:26,520 (SIGHS) 794 00:43:28,760 --> 00:43:30,239 Hey, Noels? 795 00:43:30,240 --> 00:43:31,680 Mm? 796 00:43:33,040 --> 00:43:35,840 How long do you see yourself working like this? 797 00:43:38,840 --> 00:43:40,959 I haven't... I... I don't know. 798 00:43:40,960 --> 00:43:43,359 'Cause you know I love that you're a career girl. 799 00:43:43,360 --> 00:43:45,120 I mean, you know that, but... 800 00:43:47,640 --> 00:43:50,959 ..I do wanna get hitched one day 801 00:43:50,960 --> 00:43:52,480 and, uh... 802 00:43:54,280 --> 00:43:55,760 ..and... and have kids. 803 00:43:56,760 --> 00:43:58,360 So... 804 00:44:00,640 --> 00:44:02,239 ..if you don't wanna do that... 805 00:44:02,240 --> 00:44:03,760 No... No, I do. 806 00:44:06,120 --> 00:44:07,639 Um... 807 00:44:07,640 --> 00:44:09,760 It's... it's just... 808 00:44:11,840 --> 00:44:14,120 I wouldn't want to stop work. 809 00:44:15,800 --> 00:44:17,799 Would that be OK? 810 00:44:17,800 --> 00:44:20,200 Yeah... We'd work that out. 811 00:44:21,480 --> 00:44:23,559 Just, then, you might find you become a mum 812 00:44:23,560 --> 00:44:25,479 and all that changes, but... 813 00:44:25,480 --> 00:44:29,120 ..either way, I'll be earning plenty, so you'll have options. 814 00:44:31,840 --> 00:44:33,839 'Cause... 815 00:44:33,840 --> 00:44:35,359 ..uh... 816 00:44:35,360 --> 00:44:37,560 ..I love you, Noels. 817 00:44:40,640 --> 00:44:42,320 I love you, too. 818 00:45:36,120 --> 00:45:37,440 (GROANS) 819 00:45:48,960 --> 00:45:51,920 KAY: the families where the parents choose the children... 820 00:45:53,160 --> 00:45:55,680 ..and the families where they choose each other over the children. 821 00:45:57,360 --> 00:45:59,000 Rehab is... 822 00:46:03,240 --> 00:46:05,079 ..it's full of the latter. 823 00:46:05,080 --> 00:46:07,479 HELEN: Previously dismissed as a problem 824 00:46:07,480 --> 00:46:09,479 for cities, gutters and alleyways, 825 00:46:09,480 --> 00:46:11,919 the heroin crisis has now found its way 826 00:46:11,920 --> 00:46:15,640 into some of Australia's wealthiest and most powerful families. 827 00:46:18,000 --> 00:46:20,200 (CHUCKLES) Bob Hawke. Christ. 828 00:46:23,520 --> 00:46:27,240 Like any father, I... I love my daughter. 829 00:46:29,440 --> 00:46:30,919 I trust her. 830 00:46:30,920 --> 00:46:35,279 And she was completely exonerated by the processes of the law. 831 00:46:35,280 --> 00:46:38,159 And with the Drugs of Dependence Ordinance coming into effect 832 00:46:38,160 --> 00:46:39,719 in the ACT, 833 00:46:39,720 --> 00:46:42,279 time will soon tell whether being referred for treatment 834 00:46:42,280 --> 00:46:44,079 or incarceration 835 00:46:44,080 --> 00:46:47,399 will prove most successful in rehabilitation. 836 00:46:47,400 --> 00:46:49,919 This has been Helen Norville, News at Si... 837 00:46:49,920 --> 00:46:51,319 (SWITCHES OFF TAPE) 838 00:46:51,320 --> 00:46:53,239 LINDSAY: Right, you lose the Hawke stuff, 839 00:46:53,240 --> 00:46:55,679 you lose the rehabilitation claptrap 840 00:46:55,680 --> 00:46:59,399 and you go out on, uh, "One of Australia's most beloved families." 841 00:46:59,400 --> 00:47:01,239 You put a lot of footage of Geoff, 842 00:47:01,240 --> 00:47:03,319 maybe Evelyn. 843 00:47:03,320 --> 00:47:05,599 Make sure it's Geoff at his peak, 844 00:47:05,600 --> 00:47:07,999 when Kay was a little kid. 845 00:47:08,000 --> 00:47:10,200 This was never supposed to be about one family. 846 00:47:11,440 --> 00:47:13,319 For those of you who might be interested, 847 00:47:13,320 --> 00:47:15,599 this is why I didn't want Helen doing this story alone. 848 00:47:15,600 --> 00:47:18,759 We've got 30 years worth of Geoff footage 849 00:47:18,760 --> 00:47:20,839 and it is going in. 850 00:47:20,840 --> 00:47:22,959 OK, Noelene, get a copy to promos. 851 00:47:22,960 --> 00:47:25,159 You know, Kay would never have agreed to this interview 852 00:47:25,160 --> 00:47:27,159 if I hadn't assured her that it would be just me 853 00:47:27,160 --> 00:47:29,279 and that her name would be left out of the promos. 854 00:47:29,280 --> 00:47:30,999 Oh, Helen, that's all fine. 855 00:47:31,000 --> 00:47:34,079 It's OK. All the promos are taking the mystery angle. 856 00:47:34,080 --> 00:47:35,880 So, her name won't be anywhere. 857 00:47:37,320 --> 00:47:39,000 Until tonight. 858 00:48:01,520 --> 00:48:03,160 What did you think of the story? 859 00:48:05,760 --> 00:48:09,600 I think you handled the interview sensitively, as you always do. 860 00:48:11,200 --> 00:48:12,400 And? 861 00:48:13,880 --> 00:48:15,959 And I think you're trying to convince yourself 862 00:48:15,960 --> 00:48:19,599 it's some big, complex story about a drug crisis 863 00:48:19,600 --> 00:48:21,120 when, really, it's... 864 00:48:22,120 --> 00:48:25,120 ..a juicy story about a famous family torn apart. 865 00:48:26,360 --> 00:48:28,000 That's what it is. 866 00:48:29,640 --> 00:48:31,160 That's what it always was. 867 00:48:32,560 --> 00:48:34,520 It's gonna be huge. 868 00:48:40,200 --> 00:48:42,160 What would you do? 869 00:48:44,680 --> 00:48:46,200 Nothing. 870 00:48:59,080 --> 00:49:00,800 (RAPID FOOTSTEPS) 871 00:49:02,120 --> 00:49:03,479 The updated script. 872 00:49:03,480 --> 00:49:05,079 I checked and Kay's name's not mentioned 873 00:49:05,080 --> 00:49:06,760 but they've gone hard on the mystery reveal. 874 00:49:08,280 --> 00:49:10,039 (READS) "They're famous, wealthy and respected 875 00:49:10,040 --> 00:49:11,999 "but, tonight, News at Six can exclusively reveal 876 00:49:12,000 --> 00:49:13,479 "which beloved Australian family 877 00:49:13,480 --> 00:49:15,879 "has been devastated in the exploding heroin crisis." 878 00:49:15,880 --> 00:49:17,119 I mean, I... Oh, sorry. 879 00:49:17,120 --> 00:49:18,559 That's OK. Um... (CLEARS THROAT) 880 00:49:18,560 --> 00:49:21,039 (READS) "The only thing more shocking than the shattering details 881 00:49:21,040 --> 00:49:22,479 "are the names of the people involved." 882 00:49:22,480 --> 00:49:24,079 Yeah, I can't... I can't read that. 883 00:49:24,080 --> 00:49:25,799 Do you want me to change it on the autocue? 884 00:49:25,800 --> 00:49:27,359 I don't even know what I'm gonna say. 885 00:49:27,360 --> 00:49:29,599 JEAN: Helen. Could I have you for a moment? 886 00:49:29,600 --> 00:49:31,959 Why? Kay Walters is here. 887 00:49:31,960 --> 00:49:34,000 She's asking to speak to you. 888 00:49:36,920 --> 00:49:38,560 Jesus Christ. 889 00:49:48,560 --> 00:49:50,039 Thanks, Jean. 890 00:49:50,040 --> 00:49:51,319 Kay, hi. Are you OK? 891 00:49:51,320 --> 00:49:54,159 I need you to cut me out of the story. I'm so sorry. 892 00:49:54,160 --> 00:49:55,479 That's OK. What's happened? 893 00:49:55,480 --> 00:49:57,720 Can you just focus on the other interviews? 894 00:49:58,880 --> 00:50:02,719 I... I mean, Kay, I'm sorry. It's... it's too late. 895 00:50:02,720 --> 00:50:04,479 You've got hours. 896 00:50:04,480 --> 00:50:06,159 I've got hours until the evening bulletin 897 00:50:06,160 --> 00:50:08,159 but I'm about to go and do the afternoon update now. 898 00:50:08,160 --> 00:50:10,479 I can't stop thinking about everything I said, 899 00:50:10,480 --> 00:50:12,160 and them seeing it. 900 00:50:13,440 --> 00:50:15,359 They'll... they'll never recover from this. 901 00:50:15,360 --> 00:50:17,679 FRANK: Helen, 60 seconds! 902 00:50:17,680 --> 00:50:20,360 Helen, please take the money back. 903 00:50:21,880 --> 00:50:23,279 Please. 904 00:50:23,280 --> 00:50:25,000 Please, please, please... 905 00:50:26,840 --> 00:50:29,519 I mean, you can give that back to me but it's, um... 906 00:50:29,520 --> 00:50:32,319 ..it... it's not gonna change anything. 907 00:50:32,320 --> 00:50:34,800 I'm sorry. It... it really is too late, Kay. 908 00:50:41,800 --> 00:50:43,480 I'll show you out. 909 00:50:53,320 --> 00:50:54,759 FRANK: 10 seconds! 910 00:50:54,760 --> 00:50:55,760 (CLEARS THROAT) 911 00:50:58,800 --> 00:51:02,359 In six, five, four... 912 00:51:02,360 --> 00:51:05,240 (NEWS THEME MUSIC PLAYS) 913 00:51:08,520 --> 00:51:12,599 Good afternoon. I'm Helen Norville, with the afternoon update. 914 00:51:12,600 --> 00:51:16,319 Prime Minister Bob Hawke has vowed to crack down on gun laws. 915 00:51:16,320 --> 00:51:19,959 He's called for a ban on sending firearms through the mail 916 00:51:19,960 --> 00:51:23,519 as well as an enquiry into television violence. 917 00:51:23,520 --> 00:51:25,639 REPORTER: The Prime Minister is about to chair 918 00:51:25,640 --> 00:51:27,759 a national conference on gun laws. 919 00:51:27,760 --> 00:51:30,199 He will be hoping to persuade the states and territories 920 00:51:30,200 --> 00:51:32,559 to implement a range of measures, 921 00:51:32,560 --> 00:51:35,599 including the banning of automatic and semi-automatic weapons 922 00:51:35,600 --> 00:51:38,519 and the restriction of excessively violent videotapes. 923 00:51:38,520 --> 00:51:40,799 While the Prime Minister can count on moral support 924 00:51:40,800 --> 00:51:42,599 from Victorian Premier John Cain... 925 00:51:42,600 --> 00:51:47,000 (TENSE MUSIC PLAYS OVER REPORT) 926 00:51:49,120 --> 00:51:53,599 FRANK: And we're back in five, four... 927 00:51:53,600 --> 00:51:56,760 (NEWS REPORT CONTINUES INDISTINCTLY) 928 00:51:58,760 --> 00:52:01,719 Motorists seeking to distance themselves 929 00:52:01,720 --> 00:52:04,479 from Australia's 200th birthday 930 00:52:04,480 --> 00:52:09,279 will, next year, be able to remove the Bicentennial logo 931 00:52:09,280 --> 00:52:11,159 from their numberplates, 932 00:52:11,160 --> 00:52:13,360 in a change to state law. 933 00:52:14,520 --> 00:52:18,400 (TENSE MUSIC PLAYS OVER NEWS REPORT) 934 00:52:23,040 --> 00:52:24,759 REPORTER: But the move has drawn criticism 935 00:52:24,760 --> 00:52:26,479 from the Shadow Attorney-General... 936 00:52:26,480 --> 00:52:29,239 FRANK: We're back in five, four... 937 00:52:29,240 --> 00:52:31,479 REPORTER: seen as one nation, and objected to any group 938 00:52:31,480 --> 00:52:33,200 separating themselves from the community. 939 00:52:35,920 --> 00:52:39,880 (SILENCE) 940 00:53:06,760 --> 00:53:09,679 (BEEPING) 941 00:53:09,680 --> 00:53:12,999 LINDSAY: What's happening? What the fuck is happening?! 942 00:53:13,000 --> 00:53:15,280 Studio... Studio! Studio! 943 00:53:18,920 --> 00:53:20,640 FRANK: Helen? 944 00:53:39,640 --> 00:53:41,360 (BOTH PANT) 945 00:53:44,800 --> 00:53:46,679 Frank, what the fuck is she doing?! 946 00:53:46,680 --> 00:53:48,679 Don't know. Where'd she go? 947 00:53:48,680 --> 00:53:50,999 You're not a fucking red setter, Frank! Don't point! 948 00:53:51,000 --> 00:53:52,680 Where'd she go?! I don't know! 949 00:53:59,040 --> 00:54:01,159 Murray, I need the Kay Walters interview tapes. 950 00:54:01,160 --> 00:54:02,760 I haven't finished cutting it yet. 951 00:54:04,040 --> 00:54:05,799 What are you doing? 952 00:54:05,800 --> 00:54:07,759 What?! 953 00:54:07,760 --> 00:54:09,400 What are you...? 954 00:54:15,160 --> 00:54:17,279 LINDSAY: Noelene! 955 00:54:17,280 --> 00:54:19,719 Noelene, did promos have another copy of that interview?! 956 00:54:19,720 --> 00:54:21,799 No! Oh, fuck that! 957 00:54:21,800 --> 00:54:23,279 DENNIS: Come on, come on, please. 958 00:54:23,280 --> 00:54:24,399 Dale... 959 00:54:24,400 --> 00:54:26,199 DENNIS: There's gotta be a back-up, in the truck. 960 00:54:26,200 --> 00:54:28,519 Was this planned? I have no idea. 961 00:54:28,520 --> 00:54:30,679 Yeah, well, she can forget about the evening bulletin 962 00:54:30,680 --> 00:54:33,760 and every other bulletin for the rest of 1987! 963 00:55:15,560 --> 00:55:18,359 GERRY: Put us out of our misery, Dale. Are you and Helen OK? 964 00:55:18,360 --> 00:55:22,759 Helen and I love and respect each other enormously. 965 00:55:22,760 --> 00:55:24,559 VAL: You won't be lonely here? 966 00:55:24,560 --> 00:55:26,799 It's so much space for one person. 967 00:55:26,800 --> 00:55:28,280 DALE: I love it. 968 00:55:30,680 --> 00:55:33,199 You know that I'm flying to Washington on Wednesday? 969 00:55:33,200 --> 00:55:35,239 I've mentioned you as my producer. 970 00:55:35,240 --> 00:55:37,399 Did you want to say yes to this? 971 00:55:37,400 --> 00:55:39,399 I want to do what's best. 972 00:55:39,400 --> 00:55:42,839 Thank you for joining us as we celebrate our 200th birthday. 973 00:55:42,840 --> 00:55:45,359 Geoff heard something last night, something concerning, 974 00:55:45,360 --> 00:55:47,439 and I felt I ought to warn you. 975 00:55:47,440 --> 00:55:50,039 Dale, it's Helen. Can you please stay at home? I'm coming right over. 976 00:55:50,040 --> 00:55:52,280 DALE: I'm already late. I need you just to stay there.