The laundry

Lorna - Someone had better get the screws! Bea needs help

Jessie - I'll go

Lorna - You'd better hurry!

Jessie rushes off

Lorna glares at Kath

Lorna - You wait until Bea recovers Maxwell, she'll tear you apart limb from limb!

Kath is as cool as a cucumber

Kath - Oh but I didn't touch her, it was Leanne who hit her

Leanne - What are you talking about? I was nowhere near her, we all saw who did it

Lorna - Yeah that's right Maxwell, we all saw

Kath - Going to lag are you Young?

Kath looks around the room

Kath - Anyone here intending to lag?

The room is silent

Kath smirks

Kath - I thought not

Kath walks across the room carrying the snooker filled tights and arrives in front of Leanne

Kath - These belong to you, take them

Leanne shakes her head

Leanne - I don't want them

Kath - I SAID TAKE THEM!

Leanne does as she is told

Kath pushes her up against the wall

Kath - Good girl, compliance is what I expect from you

Lorna - Can't you leave the poor kid alone? You've already terrorized her enough today

Cheryl looks fretful

Cheryl - Yeah leave her alone now eh Kath

Kath - But I never touched her....Smith beat her up not me

Lorna - That's bull!

Kath leans in close to Leanne's face

Kath (Whispering) - Here's what you'll do kid killer. When the screws get here you'll tell them Smith beat you up and you retaliated by hitting her with the snooker balls, I had nothing to do with it, you got that?

Leanne is trembling, she nods her head

Kath pats her on the cheek

Kath - Well done kid killer, now I won't need to bash you again will i

Lorna - What's she said to you love?

Leanne opens her mouth to answer as Kath puts her finger over Leanne's lips

Kath - That's none of your business Young!

Bea groans on the floor

Lorna - It's ok love, help is coming

Lorna looks angry

Lorna - I wish they would hurry up!

Brumby - Sending fat guts wasn't the best idea, she probably can't run very fast

Kath and Brumby share a chuckle

Kath - Very good Brumby!

Cheryl looks uneasy, as does Shirley

Blackmoor

Joan is smirking

Joan - Hurry up Powell!

Colleen shakes her head

Colleen - I can't..you're a sick bitch Ferguson

Joan tuts

Joan - Seems I'll have to decide myself then doesn't it

Police marksmen are lined up against the high wall on the opposite side of the courtyard, guns trained on the office window

An officer is talking down a walkie talkie

Officer - If we get a clear view of Ferguson or Morgan do you want us to shoot?

Grace is on the other end from a mobile police unit

Grace - Yes...but make sure none of the hostages are in the way when you do

Officer - Sure thing Sir

The officer addresses the other officers

The officer - Ok you lot, you have permission to shoot if you get a clear view of Ferguson or Morgan

Joan grabs Colleen and puts the gun to her head

Joan - Any last requests before I blow your brains out, Powell?

Colleen looks terrified

Geoff - Let her go, Ferguson, I'll take her place

Joan - Hear that everyone? What a true gentleman, not many of those left

Colleen shakes her head

Colleen - No Geoff, it's me she wants to kill. I don't want you dying to save me

Geoff - I love you, I always have loved you. If anyone should die it should be me not you

Joan - This really is very touching...I have enough material here for a mills and boon

Joan and Roo chuckle

Colleen - Oh you sick bitch.....

Geoff looks desperate

Geoff - Please Ferguson, let Colleen go. You want to kill someone kill me

Joan - You deserve some kind of medal for your bravery, Carlson...I don't see any of the other gents here putting themselves forward. You don't want to put yourself forward to save Mrs Powell, Dwyer?

Dwyer looks angry

Dwyer - Listen, Ferguson, end this nonsense right now and I'll put in a good word for you

Joan - Quiet Dwyer!

Joan looks around the room

Joan - Anyone else wants to step forward to save Mrs Powell?

No one responds

Joan tosses Colleen aside and points her gun at Geoff

Joan - Looks like no one else has the guts Geoff, only you

Colleen rushes to Geoff to hug him

Colleen is crying

Colleen - Please Ferguson, don't do this. Please I'm begging you

Joan looks delighted

Joan - You're begging me are you?

Coleen - Look I lost Pat and the kids, I thought Ian was the man for me but he was a lying cheat. I've finally found happiness with Geoff again after all these years, please don't take him away from me

Joan shakes her head with sorrow

Joan - You have to pay Powell....you and your boyfriend, you both have to pay

Colleen - Then you may as well kill me like you planned to. Kill Geoff now and you kill me inside too

Geoff - Darling if she kills you I won't want to be alive anymore either

They hug tight and cry

Joan - Seeing as you both love each other so much maybe I should kill you both together

Roo looks startled

Roo =- Eh?

Joan - Oh but can we afford to lose two hostages at once really?

Roo - No we bloody can't Ferguson...stop messing around and make a decision or I will make it

Joan - Oh I'll make a decision, don't you worry about that

Joan points the gun at Colleen and Geoff

Joan - I hate you both, but I've decided to spare you for the time being...still plenty of fun to be had with you both

Colleen looks disgusted

Colleen - Fun? This is your idea of fun?

Joan - It is as it happens....you're both safe...for now anyway!

Joan suddenly moves the gun off of Colleen and Geoff and shoots Officer Finley in the head

Blood splatters up the wall as Officer Finley falls to the floor dead

Bea is carried off on a stretcher as Bob and Toni stand in the doorway

Bob - Alright you lot, does anyone have anything to tell me about what happened to Smith?

Kath glares at Leanne

Leanne steps forwards head bowed

Leanne - I did it, Sir

Bob looks surprised

Bob - You?

Leanne points to her face

Leanne - You can see what she did to me, she beat me up so I got back at her didn't i

Bob - If Smith hurt you, you should have come to us about it not taken your own revenge. You'll have to come with us to see the governor

Leanne leaves with Bob and Toni

Kath looks around at the others

Kath - Now let's get some work done, shall we?

Lorna and Jessie look at Kath with hostility, Shirley looks worried, Cheryl looks concerned. Brumby and Janice look excited by the fireworks

Joan glances out of the window

Joan - They've got the firing squad out there waiting I see

Roo looks scared

Roo - Bloody hell, what will we do? Those mongrels will be waiting for a chance to shoot us, bloodthirsty lot

Joan - It's simple, we stay away from the windows

Roo - But how will we show them the body?

Joan is about to answer as the phone rings

Joan answers

Grace is on the other end

Grace - My boys tell me they heard a gunshot?

Joan - Yes that's right, one of the hostages has been shot, I did warn you

Grace - Which one?

Joan - The young male officer, Mr Finley

Grace - Bloody hell Joan, that boy was only 22

Joan - I know, such a shame isn't it

Grace - You should end this now before someone else gets killed

Joan - If you're so concerned about anyone else getting killed you know what you have to don't you

Grace - Listen to me Joan, I've told you that is out of the question. Your best option now is to end this before it gets any worse

Joan - Talk to me again when you have something different to tell me

Grace - Joan, don't hang up on me...

Joan puts the phone down

Joan - That stupid bastard doesn't seem to understand how serious this is. Maybe when he sees the body it will help

Roo - How are we going to show them the body?

Joan - By throwing it from the window down into the courtyard, how else?

Roo - Ferguson, you're crazy. If they see either of us two at the windows they will shoot us

Dwyer - That's right Joan, they mean business. They won't hesitate to shoot if they get the chance

Joan - It won't be Roo or I who will be at the windows will it

Joan turns to Colleen and Geoff

Joan - I did you both a favour and spared your lives, now it's your turn to do me a favour. Pick up the body

Colleen looks horrified

Colleen - I don't think I can

Joan - Oh go on, show me how grateful you are

Leanne is with Sandra in her office. Bob is also present

Bob - So when I asked Filson here immediately took responsibility

Sandra looks at Leanne

Sandra - Why did you do it, Filson?

Leanne - It's like I told Mr Moran, Smith beat me up

Sandra - Yes I can see you've had a beating, have you seen the sister yet? A few of those cuts look nasty

Leanne - No I didn't want to make a fuss about it

Sandra - When we have finished here Mr Moran will take you to be checked over

Leanne - Thanks Miss

Sandra - Any idea why Smith did this?

Leanne shrugs

Leanne - To do with my crime I guess

Sandra - That brainless thug! I should have expected this from her. To think I actually believed her when she told me she would leave you alone

Leanne - She seemed pretty angry about my crime

Sandra - I will make sure she is dealt with for this, I won't tolerate it

Sandra turns to Bob

Sandra - Mr Moran please take Leanne to the infirmary now to be checked over, then she can go back to H Block

Bob looks surprised

Bob - Wait for a second, aren't you going to punish her for the attack on Smith?

Sandra - No why should I? Smith beat her up, you can see for yourself the state shes in

Bob - Yes but that doesn't excuse what Filson did in return

Sandra - Well I have made my decision Mr Moran...Leanne won't be punished for this, Smith will. Now take her to the infirmary, please

Bob leads Leanne out, he looks pissed off

Colleen and Geoff are lifting the body. Colleen looks like she is going to be sick

Joan turns to Dwyer

Joan - You can open the window for them, seeing as they have their hands full

Dwyer gives Joan a filthy look before going to the window

Outside the marksman have their guns at the ready

Officer - HOLD YOUR FIRE! HOLD YOUR FIRE! THAT'S ONE OF THE HOSTAGES

Colleen and Geoff struggle over to the window with the body

Joan - Now toss it out

Colleen and Geoff throw the body, it drops down onto the courtyard

Colleen runs over to the waste paper basket, picks it up, and throws up in it violently

Officer - Bloody hell, wait until Grace hears about this

Joan - Well done both of you, but it seems Mrs Powell isn't up for delivering the message for me so you'll have to be a gentleman again Carlson

Geoff - THIS IS GEOFF CARLSON, I HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO PASS ON A MESSAGE FOR GRACE...FERGUSON SAYS THIS IS THE FIRST BODY, THERE WILL BE MORE UNLESS YOU DO WHAT SHE WANTS...

Joan - Tell him the body stays where it is too

Geoff - AND SHE SAYS THE BODY MUST NOT BE MOVED, IT STAYS WHERE IT IS

Joan - Good boy...now close the window

Geoff closes the window

Joan - You both did well there, I could see it was a struggle for you

Bob is back with Sandra

Bob - Filson got checked over and the sister said she's fit to return to work

Sandra - And I trust you sent her back as I asked?

Bob - I did, but I strongly feel she should be in solitary

Sandra - I know how you feel and I have already told you I've made my decision on that. I don't expect you to continue to argue with me

Bob - As deputy governor, I am entitled to my opinion

Sandra - Yes and you've made it, I've noted it. Now I expect to hear no more about it.....now what about Smith, how is she?

Bob - Sister Hall seems to think she will be ok but will have a sore head for a while

Sandra - Is she awake?

Bob - Yes and she wants to see you

Sandra - Well that suits me fine because I am keen to see her too... let's not keep her waiting shall we

They leave the office

Bea is sitting up in bed in the infirmary, her head bandaged up

Sister Hall is with her

Bea - I want to see the bloody governor! Do I have to get out of bed and go there myself?

Sister Hall - You're not going anywhere, you need to rest

Bea - Then send someone to get her now! I need to see her!

Sandra walks in accompanied by Bob

Sandra - I'm here now Smith, what is so urgent?

Bea - Maxwell attacked me for no reason and I want to know what you will do about it?

Sandra - Maxwell eh? You really are a liar Smith, we know it wasn't Maxwell

Bea - What are you on about, it was Maxwell I'm telling you

Bob looks angry

Bob - Maxwell wouldn't have done something like that, she isn't violent

Sandra - We know you beat up Filson

Bea looks stunned

Bea - I didn't bloody touch her, that was Maxwell too!

Sandra chuckles

Sandra - My my we really have it in for Maxwell don't we Smith? You were hoping to set her up i suppose? What has she done to you Smith?

Bea points to her bandaged head

Bea - This for a start!

Sandra - Oh stop lying, it's pathetic it really is. You bashed Filson and she retaliated. You got what you deserved as far as I'm concerned for picking on a defenseless kid

Bea looks furious

Bea - Listen you stupid cow, I told you I didn't touch Filson......

Sandra - Calling the governor a cow now too? That's another charge to add to the ever-growing list!

Bea - That bitch Maxwell bashed Filson and she did this to me too....well no one does this to me and gets away with it. As soon as I get out of here I'll fix Maxwell!

Sandra - Threats against another prisoner too? Oh dear oh dear oh dear, this gets worse and worse... Frankly, i feel a long spell in solitary may be the only solution here

Bea looks ready to explode with rage

The women are at lunch

Kath, Cheryl, and Brumby are sitting together

Cheryl - I'm really worried Kath, Smith won't take this. She'll be out to pay you back

Kath - So we can handle Smith

Cheryl - We?

Kath - Yes, both of us together. Now about the drugs, I'm going to arrange for some to be brought in as soon as possible...

Brumby looks excited

Cheryl - How are you going to do that? It's harder now that Spider Simpson isn't around anymore

Kath - I will find a way, you can be sure of that

Cheryl - Smith won't like it

Kath - I don't care...

Brumby - I will help ya too Kath

Kath - Thanks Brumby, you're a good girl

Lorna, Leanne, and Jessie are sitting together

Lorna - Why the hell did you tell them Bea bashed you?...and then as if that wasn't bad enough you protected Maxwell even more by saying it was you who hit Bea

Leanne - I had to, Maxwell made me

Jessie - That rotten cow, no wonder my Lexie hated her!

Sandra and Bob arrive in the doorway

Jessie - Hey any news on Bea?

Sandra - Smith will be fine, Windom...of course, she will be punished for what she did to Filson

Lorna looks angry

Lorna - She never touched her miss!

Sandra - Yes that's what she says too

Sandra walks across the room to stand beside Kath

Sandra - Smith claims you bashed both herself and Filson, what do you have to say about that?

Kath - It's absolute nonsense miss, do I look like a bash artist to you?

Sandra - No you certainly don't

Sandra turns to Leanne

Sandra - Was it Maxwell or Smith who bashed you?

Leanne glances at Kath, Kath glares at her gravely

Leanne - It was Smith like I told you

Sandra - And did you bash Smith in retaliation or was it Maxwell who bashed her?

Leanne - I bashed Smith...

Lorna - But miss...

Lorna pauses as Jessie looks at her and shakes her head

Sandra - Yes Young?

Lorna - Nothing miss

Sandra - Continue with your lunch ladies

Sandra leaves as Kath quietly smirks

Kath - Well dome ladies, I'm glad you remembered the no lagging rule. It's a pity Smith forgot it, it seems it only applies to her when it suits her

Lorna - You won't get away with this Maxwell, when Smith gets back she'll have ya!

Kath looks at Lorna with a cool, calm smirk

Kath - Will she?

GATESLAM

PART 2

Blackmoor

Grace is in the courtyard with a loudspeaker

Grace - COME TO THE WINDOW JOAN, I WANT TO TALK TO YOU, WE'VE SEEN YOUR HANDY WORK...I THINK WE SHOULD TALK JOAN, WHAT DO YOU THINK?...

....Inside the office

Roo - As soon as you get in clear view he will have you shot, he's a bastard

Joan - Yes I know...

Kate - I'll go to the window and talk to him for you if you like?

Joan looks at her with surprise

Joan - You?

Kate - Yes why not? They won't shoot me will they

Joan looks thoughtful

Leanne is in the shower room washing her hands, as she is about to leave she finds Kath quietly waiting in the doorway. Leanne looks startled

Leanne - What do you want?

Kath walks towards her and shoves her

Kath - That was good work lying for me as I asked you to

Leanne - Yeah, well why don't you leave me alone now? I did what you asked so just leave me alone, please?

Kath - I have to make sure you'll stick to the story and not decide to change it, kid killer

Leanne - I won't I swear

Kath - Well that's good, it means I won't have to hurt you again....for the time being at least

Leanne is tearful

Leanne - Look can't you leave me alone, please?

Kath - After what you did to your healthy child? No way kid killer, the women gave me hell just for ending my very ill child's suffering. Why should you get away with killing a healthy child?

Leanne - It's like I explained to the others, I couldn't cope. if you'd only give me a chance I'll explain it better to you too. I was very young you see, abusive bastard for a husband, no support from my family...

Kath cuts her off

Kath - Let me stop you there, there's no need to carry on with this Leanne...

Leanne looks at Kath hopefully

Leanne - You are starting to understand now?

Kath smiles

Kath - Yes I understand perfectly

Leanne looks relieved

Leanne - Oh Kath I'm so glad, I was scared you'd never understand. I really didn't want any more trouble

Kath suddenly grabs Leanne and throws her backwards into the shower, Leanne slips and falls in the shower, screaming as she falls

Kath pins her down and presses her face into the base of the shower

Kath - I understand that you killed an innocent baby, I understand you have all the excuses under the sun to try and justify it....well it doesn't wash with me, are we clear on that?

Kath drags Leanne to her feet and smacks her in the face

Kath - Now get back to the laundry and get on with your work kid killer....but we will talk again later

Leanne leaves looking terrified

Kath stays behind and lights a cigarette