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Where is she?

Laura Gibson.

Oh, I'm so glad you're here.

We were about to make a terrible, terrible mistake.

But don't worry - there's a solution.

You see, the whole orientation of the toilet block is completely wrong.

No. Sorry?

No, I've had enough, and so has everyone else.

This isn't still that silly fuss about the hairdryer, is it?

I mean, honestly, who needs a hairdryer in Africa?

You assaulted another volunteer.

The electrocution was not my fault! Ask Cindy!

Cindy filed an official complaint.

Well, that's ridiculous. And it's not the only one.

I am only trying to make things better.

Look at the big picture!

The big picture is a national state of emergency.

That's my pencil.

And make sure you leave the T-shirt.

I earned this T-shirt!

This is a violation of my employment contract.

You're a volunteer. I know my rights!

I want an appeal.

Maybe you should sort out your own issues

before trying to save Africa.

My issues?

Your violent, jailbird husband. Your drug-addicted daughter.

For your information, my now estranged husband

is appealing those charges.

And Stella...

Well, Stella was slipped those drugs.

You know that drug that they use to spike girls' drinks

in London nightclubs.

It's called something like gamma... Gamma butyrolactone.

We've cancelled your visa and ordered you a driver.

They never actually understood my family, you know?

Volunteering's one of those things I always, always wanted to do.

You know when you've ticked all the boxes with your career

and the kids are finally off your hands.

And your husband's not who... you thought he was.

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Darling, it's Mum.

I was thinking of a visit.

Call me.

What more could anyone want, folks?

A bird's-eye view of paradise and a cup of tea.

Morning, people.

This is Radio Riley all the way around the Bay,

back to where it all began on this brand-new sunshiny day.

Pearl Bay, gateway to free parking, pork pies and pelicans.

And that's how we want it to stay,

so get yourself down to the foreshore and sign that petition

to stop sand mining ruining our town.

Save our little beading pearl

before the mother of all storms starts heading our way.

Oi!

Kevin, no seconds until you sign the petition.

Hey, don't forget to sign up and save our town from sand mining!

Hey, Miranda, I was thinking

if the press turn up to the meeting tonight we can arrest you.

Lillian, we've discussed this, haven't we?

What about a code 3, Sarge? Sirens and lights.

The answer's no. No. Thanks.

And don't forget the meeting! Hey.

6:00pm tonight behind the CWA.

If we want to stop those trucks rolling tomorrow

we need to get our act together tonight.

Hey, your phone's ringing again.

Stone, leave it. Thanks.

My mother - she's calling from Africa.

Oh. Why don't you pick up, then?

Anna, I... I can't.

You haven't told her you're pregnant.

No way. That would be my worst nightmare.

How long is she away for again? It's a one-year contract.

Oh, relax, then. You're safe.

It's Mum.

I've been trying to call you.

I'm headed to Pearl Bay.

Just a quick visit to renew my visa.

I can't wait to see you!

Oh, damn.

A little slice of paradise.

Prestigious lifestyle retirement

overlooking the turquoise waters of Pearl Bay.

We've seen the pretty pictures, Bob.

When do we start construction?

Glad you asked that.

We are all systems go for stage II,

a soon as you commit the funds.

What funds, Bob? We're bankrupts, mate.

We declare every cent that we've got to the taxman.

We do not have funds.

Righto, then, no funds.

But my consortium and I, we've made certain arrangements

via a third party - as detailed in our correspondence.

Correspondence?

Heh.

Yeah, there'll be a cash drop at the oyster farm on Thursday.

That's yesterday!

You'd better eat that, Bob.

Prisoner Jelly,

you need to report to the recreation room for discharge.

Good luck on the outside.

Whatever you do, don't let me down.

Nah, course not.

Course not.

Darl, is that you?

Oh, no, it's not darl, Bob, it's Kevin.

Heather couldn't make it.

What do you mean she couldn't make it? It's been two years.

I've been rotting in this prison.

Why isn't she answering her phone?

I don't know, Bob. I haven't got a clue.

Well, you'd better come and get me. Well, maybe you could catch the bus.

Catch the bus?!

Let's get this straight, Kevin -

you're only acting Shire President because I rigged the vote,

so you get here now or you can kiss your little power trip goodbye.

I'm a bit busy, Bob. Huh?

You know how you asked me

to keep those sand mining blokes happy while you were away...

This jetty is private property.

You can't use it as a loading bay.

Stone's family have owned it for thousands of years.

Oh, maybe not the jetty.

It's gotten a bit tricky holding the fort.

Tricky? What do you mean tricky?

This is a private mooring.

You do not have permission to dock here,

and if you don't believe me you can ask our Shire President.

Kevin! Gotta go, Bob, sorry.

Kevin!

I said move.

That's assault, lady, and we'll be going to the cops.

Knock yourself out.

Well, you two are a constant disappointment.

Alright.

They were meant to repair this bridge!

Pearl Bay Tourist Authority. Short survey, thanks.

Home address.

Home, uh... Mm-hm.

Well, I left here 20 years ago, actually.

And then there were a few years of foreign postings

and then 10 years in London.

I loved that terrace in London.

But for the last six months I've been living in Africa.

"No fixed address."

Reason for visit?

Organisational stuff-up, that's the reason.

I mean, by rights I shouldn't even be here.

I had a perfectly good visa

that would have lasted me another six months at least.

I had a plan, I had purpose.

Let's just take a breath and let's go again, please.

Reason for visit.

I just need to see my daughter.

"Family."

Go through.

A lot's changed in 20 years.

So Striplands said that you tried to drown one of their workers,

and there's only so long that 'baby brain' defence will wash.

One more month.

I intend to make the most of it.

You know you can change your mind.

I won't.

I made a promise.

Yeah.

Hey, Miranda.

Riley here. Guess who I just met. Ya mum!

No! She's on her way into town!

When? Now! Um...

Are you gonna...? What... what are you doing?

I don't know. I don't care.

Just, um, tell her that I am on a field trip.

I'm out of range.

Just stall while I figure it out. You can't take that one!

Arnold Buttersworth nicked it from Port Deacon.

I'll take it back there, then!

Helmet! Yep!

Heather!

They let me out of jail, darl!

Heather!

Excuse me, please.

Robert? Come on, come on!

Robert, you broke my heart.

And don't try coming to the house -

I've changed the locks.

But that's my castle.

Our Camelot.

Well, you put it in my name, remember?

That was just a tax dodge!

Heather!

Hea...!

Hea...

Eh?