Sandra is in the staffroom as Meg enters

Meg - Morning

Sandra smiles as if without a care in the world

Sandra - Morning

Meg -Have you heard the news about Leanne?

Sandra shakes her head innocently

Sandra - No what news is that Mrs Morris?

Vera is with Bob in the office, her arm in a sling

Bob - No one expected you back this soon Miss Bennett

Vera - I don't see why not? My arm has been fixed and put in plaster, what reason do I have for staying off longer than needed?

Bob - You need time to recover after what happened

Vera - Rubbish, I'm as fit as a fiddle. I can look after this pack of animals just as well with one arm in action as I can with two

Bob sighs

Bob - Yes well anyway I ought to tell you that Tucker was transferred to Blackmoor

Vera - Yes and good riddance! That feral girl belongs there. If you ask me Cassie McDonald should have gone with her!

Bob - No I am hoping Cassie will settle down now that Tucker has gone

Vera - She won't, they are both a pair of troublemakers

Bob - Well it's my view that Tucker was a bad influence on McDonald. I am convinced that McDonald will not give us very much cause for concern now that Tucker has gone

Vera - We'll see won't we Mr Moran, I wish I had your confidence!

Sandra is crying

Sandra - Dead? Oh poor little Leanne

Meg - Yes well we're all surprised about it

Sandra - Surprised? You should be more than that. Devastated is the word I would use. This is such a waste of a young life

Meg - Yes I know.....

Sandra - Well does anyone know what she was even doing at Luna park?

Meg - No that's all one big mystery. it doesn't even seem like she went there with anyone

Sandra - How odd

Meg - The woman she shared the ride with said she did not know her

Sandra - Did the woman shed any light on why she fell?

Meg - An accident apparently

Sandra -accident my arse! If you ask me she committed suicide!

Meg - But why on earth would she?

Sandra- Why on earth wouldn't she would be quicker to answer! Let's look at the reasons why she would shall we? She hated herself for killing her child, she didn't make many friends, chef bullied her all the time...

Meg - No wait a moment Sandra, it would be very unfair to make accusations like that about Chef

Sandra ignores that

Sandra - And the diagnosis of Leukaemia probably sent her over the edge for once and for all

Meg - Yes well it serves no purpose to speculate like this, I suppose all we can do is wait to see if the police can come up with anything else

Bernice is alone in a cell unpacking as Vicki stands in the doorway watching

Bernice turns around and is startled to see her. Bernice shows no signs of recognising Vicki

Bernice - Yes can I help you?

Vicki - Oh don't tell me you don't remember me?...Vicki, the girl you fired on her first night remember? Made the bouncers throw me out?

Bernice - Oh yes......well I have nothing to say to you

Vicki walks into the cell

Vicki - Shame that I have plenty to say to you

Bernice - Turn around and leave right now

Vicki - What will you do if I don't Call the bouncers over again?

Vicki glances around mockingly

Vicki - Funny that, I can't see any here today can you?

Vicki picks up Bernice's expensive clothes and looks at them

Vicki - You like having nice things don't you Mrs Daniels?

Bernice - Yes, makes you jealous, does it? I don't suppose you've ever had the chance to wear anything nice

Vicki smiles

Vicki - We don't all have your money to buy this sort of thing do we

Bernice nods her head arrogantly

Bernice - How right you are, Now kindly.....

Vicki cuts her off

Vicki - I couldn't help but overhear you at Breakfast, I hope you don't mind?

Bernice - Of course not, people with little minds must find some way to pass the time, listening to over peoples conversations sounds about right

Vicki - Yeah well the thing is it got me thinking you see

Bernice - Did it really? What a strain that must have been, I do hope it didn't hurt too much!

Vicki - Do you know what I was thinking about?

Bernice - Do please tell me, I'm sure it's simply thrilling.....

Vicki - I was remembering how a small fire started in your club, which I put out. When I tried to warn you you threw me out

Bernice - So?

Vicki - So you knew you had flammable materials up on those walls...

Bernice - That was put up as soundproofing

Vicki - But maybe seeing how quickly it caught fire gave you the idea to start another fire?

Bernice - You've been reading too many crime novels, please leave me alone now

Vicki - Perhaps I should tell the police about it, what do you think?

Bernice shows the first hints of concern

Bernice - There is no need to do that...

Vicki - Ooh now you're worried eh? Why would you be so worried unless you had something to hide?

Bernice - Who says I'm worried?

Vicki - The look on your face says it...

Bernice - Tell the police what you want, see if I care

Vicki - Ok I will

Vicki turns to go

Bernice stands looking unsure a moment, then calls out

Bernice - No wait!

Vicki turns around with a smug grin

Vicki - Yes Mrs Daniels?

Bernice attempts a laugh

Bernice - Now let's not do anything silly here....why don't you help yourself to whatever you like from my suitcase. You'll find I have a lot of nice stuff that will be to your taste I'm sure

Vicki begins to go through Bernice's suitcase

Vicki - Yes some very nice stuff here, and I can take anything I like you say?

Bernice - Oh yes anything, anything at all

Vicki begins to help herself to lipstick, perfume, cigarettes

Vicki - Don't mind if I do...

Bernice - And you will keep your mouth shut perhaps?

Vicki - For the time being yes

Bernice looks angry

Bernice - What the hell do you mean for the time being?

Vicki - Well this will only do for a start you know? I'll want more as and when I demand it

Bernice - Now don't try my patience and goodwill girl!

Vicki - Ok fair enough, I'll talk to the police...

Bernice - Ok you can have more when you want it, just try not to get too greedy about it, will you?

Vicki - No worries there, I'm a reasonable sort of sheila you know....catch you around eh

Vicki leaves with a grin while Bernice stands fuming

The women are lined up for Muster, Vera is doing it

Vera - Laundry Smith, Stevens...

Judy interrupts

Judy - Hey Miss Bennett, is the arm sore?

The women laugh

Vera snaps

Vera - QUIET BRYANT!...AND THAT GOES FOR THE REST OF YOU TOO!

Judy - Oh gee sorry Miss Bennett, only thought I could help that's all

Vera - You can help by keeping quiet and allowing me to do muster in peace!

Vicki arrives

Vera - Ah McPherson, how nice of you to join us! What kept you?

Vicki - I'm sorry Miss Bennett, I had to visit the dunny!

Vera - Yes well I don't want to hear about it, just line up for muster!....now as I was saying Laundry Smith, Stevens......

Blackmoor

A sheepish Brumby arrives in the courtyard, head bowed

Janice spots her and approaches

Janice - G'day Tucker, I thought it was you I saw at breakfast

Brumby smiles nervously

Brumby - Gee g'day Janice, how great to see you

Janice puts an arm around Brumby

Janice - It's great to see you too Brumby

Brumby - Yeah?

Janice - Yeah, we're mates remember?

Brumby - Gee yeah sure...

Janice - I'm glad you remembered because mates do each other favours, don't they. I reckon we can do each other a few favours what do you say, Brum?

Brumby - Well what kind of favours?

Janice takes Brumby by surprise by throwing her against the wall and punching her in the stomach

Brumby - Ah you bitch!

Janice smirks

Janice - The kind of favours where you do exactly what I ask you to do when I ask you to do it and I don't break your neck, those kinds of favours...got it?

Brumby is despondent so Janice grabs her arm and twists it

Janice - I SAID GOT IT?

Brumby nods her head

Brumby - Yes I've got it!

Janice - Well done Tucker

Shanice and Chef are busy in the kitchen

Shanice is studying a recipe book while mixing something in a bowl

Chef - Now Mrs Battersby, may I ask what you are doing? It does not look like the work i assigned you

Shanice smiles proudly

Shanice - I am making a Roly Poly pudding! It will be delicious!

Chef is furious

Chef - I told you we would make spotted dick today, no damn Roly Poly!

Shanice - Well I'm making Roly Poly whether you like it or not!

Chef - We shall see about that Mrs Battersby!... I will soon have you out of this kitchen for good!

Shanice smiles

Shanice - You do that and I will tell Mr Moran about your bottle of whisky! It's entirely up to you

Chef is bright red in the face

Chef -Carry on with your Roly Poly Mrs Battersby!

Shanice looks smug

Sandra arrives

Shanice (cheery smile)- Good morning Mrs Clements!

Sandra (stony-faced) - Yes good morning Battersby

Sandra approaches Chef

Sandra - You get outside now!

Chef - Now wait a moment, I am very busy!

Sandra -OUTSIDE NOW!

Chef - How dare you talk to me like that! I don't take orders from you you know!

Sandra pushes him through the door into the corridor

Chef - What is the meaning of this....this...this downright outrage!

Sandra - SILENCE!

Chef goes quiet and folds his arms across his chest in a petulant manner

Sandra - I thought you might like to know that Leanne has died

Chef - Moran already told me about that

Sandra - Yes well it's all your fault

Chef - My fault? How the devil is it my fault?

Sandra- She escaped because you bullied her!

Chef - This is absolute rubbish! Really it's quite appalling!

Sandra - Just be aware of one thing...I'm out to get you, I'm out to avenge Jacqueline's death

Chef chuckles

Chef - You're doing it again! Calling her Jacqueline! Her name is Leanne, you foolish woman!

Sandra - Just watch out ok!

Sandra marches off

Chef re-enters the kitchen

Chef - The woman's mad, mad as they come! Well, she shan't intimidate me!

Janice and Brumby are alone in Janice's cell

Janice - The first thing you can find out is what Ferguson and Webster are up to

Brumby - Oh hell Janice, those two are tough, I'd hate to upset them

Janice - Just do as you're told before I hurt you again

Brumby nods her head

Janice - Now Ferguson and I were supposed to be partners but she ditched me for Webster. This is unacceptable, nobody ditches me unless I ditch them first! You will make friends with them and find out their plans and then come to me and tell me! Got it?

Brumby nods her head again

Janice - Now scram! Get to work. The next time I see you I want to see you sitting with them being very good friends

Brumby - What if they tell me to get lost?

Janice strokes her face

Janice - You'd better hope they don't for your own sake...it won't be good for your health if you let me down

Brumby leaves looking terrified

The laundry

Vicki is offering around the expensive cigarettes

Vicki - Would you like one Sonia?

Sonia - Yes sure, why not...good brand these, where did you get them?

Vicki - A mate brought them in for me

Sonia - Really? I've never seen you with this brand before McPherson?

Vicki - Fancied a change that's all

Sonia - Your mate must be pretty well off, this is an expensive brand

Vera arrives

Vera (sarcastic)- Hard at work I see!

Cassie approaches

Cassie - Miss Bennett, I just wanted to say I'm glad you're alright. I was so worried about you

Vera - Get back to work McDonald! Don't think you can fool me with this concerned act!

Cassie - Its no act Miss Bennett I swear, it was Brumby who pushed you, I wanted no part in it I swear

Vera - Rubbish! You're as bad as she is Well I'll be watching you, Mcdonald, you hear me?

Cassie - Yes Miss Bennett

Vera - Good...NOW WORK GIRL!

Cassie moves off with her tail between her legs

Vera approaches Vicki

Vera - Come with me McPherson, you have a visitor

Vicki looks surprised

Vicki - Yeah who?

Vera - Your girlfriend

Vicki - Spid?

Vera - Yes, how many other girlfriends do you have?

Vicki - I have nothing to say to that cow

Vera = Very well suit yourself, but she did say it was urgent

Vera leaves. Vicki pauses a moment and then runs out after her

Vicki Miss Bennett wait! No harm in hearing her out is there I suppose

They move off

Back in the laundry, Cassie is sulking

Cassie - How comes Bennett treats McPherson ok and is horrible to the rest of us?

Sonia - Why should you care about how Bennett treats you? She's a screw isn't she, I sure wouldn't want to be friends with a screw, especially not a bitch like her

Cassie - I just wonder why she is so nice to McPherson that's all. You saw how I tried to be nice to her just now and she threw it back in my face

Sonia - Well you can hardly expect her to thank you, you were with Tucker at the time she fell

Cassie - But it's like I said, it was all Tucker's doing, not mine! I'm glad she went to Blackmoor, at least now she can't drag me down with her anymore!

GATESLAM

PART 2

Bea is with Bob in the office. Meg is present

Bea - So I want her moved out of my cell today if possible

Bob - I see...why Smith?

Bea - Because it's obvious why she's been put with me, you lot are hoping I will help her with her drug problem

Bob- Mrs Powell seems to think you care about the girl Smith. Am I to take it that's not the case?

Bea - Yeah that's right, I couldn't care less about that little brat

Bob - I somehow doubt it. I suspect you do care about her but you find it hard to concentrate on anything other than Chloe right now. I'm right, aren't I?

Bea - Yeah yeah ok so you're right....well can you blame me? Chloe is my granddaughter, she has to take priority right now

Bob - And spending all your time worrying about her and not caring about anything else is not doing you any good Smith. There is nothing you can do for Chloe right now but there is something you could do for Josie if you'd pull yourself together and think about it for a minute

Bea has lost patience

Bea - Look are you going to move her or not?

Bob - No, she will stay where she is. Mrs Powell thinks you can help her and so do i

Bea looks angry

Bea - Fine, bloody fine! But don't expect me to help her? I said I won't and I meant it, I won't change my mind

Bob - We'll see...Mrs Morris will take you back now

Bea looks annoyed as she leaves with Meg

The visitor's room

Spider is waiting as Vera shows Vicki in

Spider - G'day Vic!

Vicki - Yeah g'day....how did you know I was back in here?

Spider - I read it in the paper, that poor bugger you threatened with a broken bottle couldn't wait to tell the media all about it

Vicki - Yeah I bet he couldn't

Spider - That was real silly Vic, why the bloody hell did you do it?

Vicki - I had nowhere else to go. My parents didn't want me back and I knew Miss Bennett couldn't put me up again

Vera is in the background looking regretful

Spider - You could have come back to me where you belonged

Vicki - After what you and Tina had planned? No way.....look why are you here Spid? As far as I'm concerned we're finished

Spider shrugs

Spider - If you wanna be like that about it Vic then fine, life goes on. All I wanted to know is whether that bitch Bernice is in here or not?

Vicki - Yeah she is, why?

Spider puffs on her fag with a smirk

Spider - Thanks Vic, you've been a real good help

Spider gets up to leave as Vicki jumps up and stops her

Vicki - No not so fast, I want to know why you want to know?

Spider - Gee I'd love to tell ya Vic, but I can't sorry. Seeya eh

Spider turns to leave again

Vicki - That's the only reason you came here isn't it, to ask about that bitch. You didn't really come to see me

Spider looks back with a smirk

Spider - Take care eh Vic

Spider leaves

Blackmoor

Kelly is alone in a corner of the yard as Brumby approaches

Brumby - G'day Kel!

Kelly - G'day...

Brumby Mind if I join you?

Kelly - Suppose not

Brumby - Gee ta.....I wanted a word with you

Kelly - About?

Brumby - About being friends, what ya say?

Kelly has a look of disdain

Kelly - Friends with you Tucker?

Brumby - Yeah why not? I can be real useful to you

Kelly - I doubt it. I prefer to work with dogs rather than the fleas that live off them

Brumby - Yeah well I heard you're mates with Ferguson now, I could...

Kelly suddenly grabs Brumby and slams her into the wall, she hits her in the face

Kelly - Go back and tell Janice that it was a nice try but she really needs to try harder than that if she ever wants to fool me

Brumby - Janice? What about her? I have no idea...

Kelly - I know she sent you to make friends with me, I can see straight through it

Brumby - I haven't even spoken to her I swear

Kelly grins

Kelly - Stop wasting both our time, just go back and tell her she is slipping...and don't speak to me again unless you want to be picking your teeth up off the floor

Brumby leaves looking fretful

Vera is seeing Spider out

Vera - You should be ashamed of yourself

Spider - Really? And whys that Miss Bennett?

Vera - The way you treat McPherson, it's disgusting. She really cares about you as well! Not that you deserve it

Spider - It's nice to know you care so much about Vic, I'm sure she'll be touched

Vera = She's no different to the rest of them, I just don't like the way you treat her that's all.....I don't approve of what you lesbian types get up to at the best of times, without making it even worse

Spider - Vic overreacts to things that's all, I treated her really well. The silly bitch couldn't see when she was on to a good thing

Derek Sparrow is in the reception with Meg

Derek - I came to see my wife Pam

Meg - Yes, sign the book will you and I'll take you through

Derek - Thank you

Derek signs in