Love Child

Eva and I... we've separated.

- Because of Annie's baby? - No.

Because of you and me.

Let's get married.

"Dear Dolly Doctor, I'm worried on our wedding night... "

- Wedding night? - We're making it up.

- He proposed? - I said no.

He watched him die.

- Do you hate me that much? - No.

- I could never hate you. - You must! Why else would you do this?

- I love you! - Jim's facing

12 years in prison for manslaughter.

If you don't say what happened,

- I will. - I'll deny it.

"I'm sorry. Darling Maggie, but I will always love you."

- When did you write this? - The day she was born.

Why was she sent to that girls' home?

- Shirl, she's pregnant. - "I love, worship, adore."

It means we're together forever.

I just came for a quick cuddle while I've got a break.

I'm up for a cuddle.

What are you doing here?

Oh, my god, you're out!

Some hotshot lawyer turned up and got me out on the spot.

Right, after your meeting with the lawyer, you need to pick up James.

And he'll be at the oasis, not the creche.

Yep, got it.

And don't forget to pick up your new suit.

- I'll never wear it. - You will.

To the court and to the party.

- OK. - Then you can throw it away.

Morning.

G'day.

Good to see you out.

Thanks. I'll see you later.

- Yeah, bye. - It's a nice car.

Yeah, thanks.

He looks well.

I'm sure he'd be a lot better if he knew

you were going to stand up for him in court.

I'm doing some locum work at Tarramarra Girls' Home this morning.

I'm sure that'll be fine.

Do you have a minute?

It's been a year today since baby Grace died.

I know.

Can you believe it's been that long?

Eva, why are you here?

I want another baby.

And I want you to help me have it.

- Ovazerone. - It's a new fertility drug.

It's already helped lots of women

- have babies. - Yes, I know what it is.

You want me to administer it.

Yes.

And who do you imagine would father this baby?

I'm a bit old to start picking up men in bars and

you're still legally my husband, so...

Eva, the divorce is all but finalised.

It doesn't have to be. We could pretend.

We got quite good at that.

Do you... do you know what you're asking?

Is the prospect really so awful?

On the other hand, you say no,

and we proceed with the divorce.

And I make sure to publically name your Dr Millar as co-respondent.

The only woman under you.

Sleeping her way to the top.

Eva,

this is not like you.

Do you really want to do that to her?

All I want is a baby.

So, have you told Simon that you're not going?

Not yet. Why should I care about the chairman retiring?

I don't even know what he looks like.

I think it's lovely that he wants to take you

to such an important party.

He wants to make it look like we're a couple.

At least he didn't dump you when you turned down his marriage proposal.

You know, most blokes, they would have.

I'll be a total fish out of water.

No, rubbish.

What about all those swanky parties you've been to at your mum's house?

I've been to one party there.

And work parties are different.

Well, I think that you should go.

And I can do a party make-up for you.

Here, you can choose your colours.

How much money do you make selling make-up for this mob?

Well, after the initial outlay, I am assured

that there is good money to be made.

Ivory shimmer.

Porcelain glow.

Miss Allure is made in America so I'm sure that there's

plenty of other colours.

Because of the Negros?

The women with darker skin tones.

Joan's baby's well-behaved, isn't he?

Yes.

Have you thought about the woman you'd most like to blossom into?

- Jane Fonda. - That's an excellent choice,

because I have it on very good authority that Jane Fonda

never ever wears anything but Miss Allure Coffee Kiss lipstick.

What about Diana Ross?

Yes, I heard that she wears that, too.

And when we play pass-the-parcel later,

Miss Allure Coffee Kiss lipstick,

enriched with Miss Allure moisturising almond oil

might just be hidden in the last tiny parcel.

What do we think of that, girls?

I'm not buying any. I'm seriously broke.

And I'm seriously never gonna look like Jane Fonda.

Just lightly powder the lips first, like so.

Powder, powder, powder.

If they mention morning sickness, they're probably just trying

to get out of chores so take it all with a grain of salt.

Got it.

Every trick in the book, they'll try it.

Especially with someone new.

I'll be on my guard.

Good girl.

You look a bit sore down there.

How did that happen?

I'm finished now. You can put your knickers back on.

Maggie, if there's something you need help with,

if someone's hurting you,

you can talk to me about it.

None of these girls is virtuous.

She was obviously involved in sexual activity

before she even came back here.

It's more recent than that.

And as I said, they'll tell you anything.

She didn't tell me anything.

And from my observations, Maggie's not the only girl

here who's been interfered with.

Well, if you're correct, that's truly shocking.

We take the care of the girls here very, very seriously.

What will you do about it?

Well, I'll investigate, naturally.

- The police should be called. - Yes, of course they should. Most definitely.

Are you saying he's the father of her child?

- The superintendent? - No, she hasn't been there

- long enough for that yet. - So?

- What are you gonna do about it? - Obviously,

I'm going to try and stop it, but...

I'm not sure how yet.

Did she ask about me?

No.

But...

she wouldn't.

To Maggie, I'm just another grown-up who can't be trusted.

Sometimes full dilatation can take a while.

How long would you say Mrs Garner has, Dr Millar?

Doctor?

Sorry.

Another couple of hours, Mrs Garner.

He's not quite ready for us yet.

Or she.

You're with us, Dr Millar?

- Yes, sorry. - Good.

- What's your opinion on Ovazerone? - What?

- The fertility drug. - I know what it is.

For Mrs Garner?

What?

As you were.

What have you done to your face?

Oh, Miss Allure.

That's debatable.

Ovazerone is for ovarian dysfunction.

That's not my problem and you know it.

- That's not why I asked. - Even if it was,

I wouldn't discuss it with you.

There are dangers with Ovazerone.

There've been no longitudinal studies of other possible effects.

I can't guarantee its safety.

I'm not asking for guarantees, Patrick. Just a chance.

Do you really want to put yourself through that?

If you're dodging because I want you to be the father...

I wouldn't expect you to be involved.

You could be the father in name only.

I'm more concerned about your welfare.

It's my body.

I can't do it.

I'm sorry.

You're not sorry.

You ruined my life once, now you're doing it again.

I know you don't care about me.

But you obviously don't care about Joan Millar either.

I've been telling people for years how dreadful Tarramarra is.

Even if he's not doing it himself,

at the very least he's turning a blind eye.

- We can't just do nothing. - We?

Have you got proof?

No. But I'm absolutely sure of it.

If Stanton House had remained open,

if people like you had supported it instead of railing against it,

we wouldn't even be having this conversation.

Stanton House was a baby factory

where vulnerable young girls were coerced

into giving up their children.

They were never interfered with.