Tension PJ's OFFICE - PJ is standing reading through a case file, there is a knock at the door and Maggie enters. Maggie: PJ we need to talk PJ: Ah yeah, go ahead Maggs, I'm all ears. Maggie: Well it's sort of about us PJ: Yeah what about us? Maggie: Well, I think we should keep things on a, professional basis don't you ? PJ: On a professional basis ? But what about....... Maggie: PJ please, I think it's best for both of us if we do. PJ: Well yeah o.k. Maggs if you're sure that's what you want ? - PJ is trying to be sympathetic as he can see how difficult Maggie is finding it to tell him this. Maggie: Yeah It's what I want, things wont get too complicated, we'll work better, it's best for both of us PJ. You'll see. PJ: Yeah o.k. - PJ nods his head uncertainly as Maggie leaves the room ON AN OPEN COUNTRY ROAD - Nick is following a car which is speeding, Nick hit's the siren signalling it to stop. The car pulls up at the side of the - road, Nick gets out to speak with the driver. Nick: Afternoon sir, would you mind switching off your engine please. Driver: What's the matter, I need to be in Melbourne in an hour for a business meeting. Nick: Well sir it would appear that you were exceeding the speed limit by 20k's. Driver: What ? I couldn't have been, you're wrong. I.... Nick: However Sir. On this occasion I wont give you a ticket, on condition that you agree to regulate your speed to the desired limit. Driver: Thankyou officer ! (In a sarcastic voice) Nick: But before you dash off I'd just like to check your vehicle over . Driver: Ohhh, all right, go on then you'll not find anything wrong. And make it quick ! (in an impatient tone) - Nick isn't pleased with the drivers anxiousness to get away and decides to delay him further while he checks over the car. - The driver stands by the drivers door while Nick checks all the tyres and lights. Nick gets to the back of the car. Nick: Oh dear sir, you seem to have a broken brake light. Driver: What ? No Can't be ? - The driver walks round to the back of the car to look at the broken light. Driver: No way, I checked this car this morning, it was fine ! - He then stares up at Nick. Driver: You've just done that ! With your baton. You're not getting away with this, I'll see to that. [Opening titles & music kick in] STATION - MAIN OFFICE - Adam is at his desk drinking coffee, Dash perches herself on the end of his desk. Dash: So you all set for Saturday then ? Adam: Uh, Saturday ? Dash: Yeah Saturday, you haven't forgotten ? Ohh Adam. Adam: Forgotten what ? Dash: It's my Aunt Cassie's birthday and you were meant to be accompanying me...remember Adam: Owww - Adam now remembers Adam: Sorry Dash I can't Dash: What do you mean you can't, you said you would (in a slightly raised voice) Adam: Well I would've but I said I'd help a friend move house on Saturday. Dash: That's no problem just call him and tell him you can't Adam: Dash, I can't he needs me, it's already been arranged. Sorry. Dash: Oh great ! Thanks a lot Adam ! So what am I supposed to do now ? Adam: I dunno, I'm sure you can find someone else to take you Dash: Yeah at such short notice ! Thanks for nothing Adam ! - Dash storms off to the locker room angry with Adam. IN THE LOCKER ROOM - Dash is closing the door on her locker as Nick walks in, he slams open his locker with a bang. Dash: Hey what's up with you ? Nick: Nothing, Nothing. Just, mind your own business will you Dash: Pardon me for breathing - Dash storms out pulling the door hard and letting slam shut. Tom: McKinley ! Seen as you have so much energy, why don't you go and get the lunches Dash: (sighs) STATION - MAIN OFFICE, Three Hours Later - Maggie goes to the front desk to see a man and woman who've walked in Woman: I'm Detective Sergeant Bridget Smythe and this is my colleague Senior Detective Sean Peters from St.Davids IID. We'd like to see Sergeant Croydon please. Maggie: Certainly, through this way - Maggie shows them through to Tom's office. Inside the two IID officers explain to Tom what their visit is about DS Smythe: We've had a very Serious complaint regarding one of your officers Tom: What kind of complaint - Tom is very concerned DS Smythe: A Mr. Nicholls claims he was stopped by Senior Constable Schultz who looked round his vehicle and used his baton to brake a rear light. Tom: What ? That's ridiculous, I've known Nick...er Senior Constable Schultz for many years and I can guarantee he'd never do a thing like that, he's a very professional officer. DS Smythe: Well he's got nothing to worry about then has he. We'd like to interview him now if we may. Tom: Yes O.k. (rubbing his head) IN THE INTERVIEW ROOM DS Smythe: Senior Constable Schultz, I'm Detective Sergeant Smythe this is Senior Detective Peters from St. David's IID. We're here to talk to you in relation to an incident this morning on Peelers Road where it is alleged my Mr. Andrew Nicholls that you used your police baton to willfully cause damage to his vehicle. I'm sure I do not have to tell you that you are under caution and anything you say during this interview may be used as evidence. O.k. ? Nick: Yes DS Smythe: So, you know what this is all about, can you tell me your version of events. Nick: Certainly. At approximately 10:30am I witnessed a red Toyota Corolla exceeding the speed limit on Peelers Road. I stopped the vehicle and I was confronted by a very rude man who denied speeding and accused me of lying. On this occasion I cautioned him. Before I let him go I decided to check his vehicle to make sure it was in a roadworthy state, to which I found a broken rear light. He accused me of breaking it, I told him to get it fixed and let him get on his way. DS Smythe: And did you brake the light as it is claimed ? Nick: No Detective, I did not. DS Smythe: O.k. that'll be all for now thankyou, please keep yourself confined to the station until further notice. IN THE MAIN OFFICE - Nick sits down at his desk angered by the investigation, Dash enters the station and puts her hat down on her desk. She sits on the edge of Nicks desk Nick: What ? Dash: What are you doing Saturday night ? Nick: Why Dash: I need someone to accompany me to my aunts birthday party and I thought maybe y..... Nick: No Dash: Oh but Nick I need.. Nick: No Dash ! No ! There's more important things in life than parties you know ! Dash: Huh - Dash walks away - Maggie and PJ come back to the station with Keith Pervis, they take him through to the interview room. Dash: Um, PJ. - PJ looks round Dash: Can I have a word with you please ? PJ: Er, sure, my office. Maggs look after Pervis for me would you - Maggie takes Keith Pervis into the interview room and waits with him while PJ and Dash go into the Detective's office IN THE DETECTIVE'S OFFICE PJ: So what is it Dash. Dash: Um, I was just wondering Umm.. PJ: Yeah come on, spit it out Dash: Well what do you normally do on Saturday nights PJ: Saturday nights ? Nothing important why ? Dash: Well you see I've got to go to my aunt's birthday party and the thing is Adam was supposed to be taking me but now he's pulled out (Dash starts speaking fast and going on and on) and won't go and I can't find anyone to take me at such short notice and if no-one comes with me I can't go cos everyone there will think I...... PJ: Woh Woh ! Slow down a bit Dash. So what are you saying you want me to take you ? Dash: Well, yeah if you don't mind ? and if you're not doing anything ? PJ: Ahh I dunno Dash, can't you find someone else ? Dash: There's no-one else, I asked Nick but he won't. PJ: Well what about the boss ? Dash: Aha, (laughs) the Boss ? No way PJ: Or you could ask Pervis there Dash: Oh PJ please. Please. PJ: O.k. Dash. I'll go, but only if you haven't managed to find anyone else by the end of today, O.k. ? - Dash is now smiling Dash: Thanks PJ, you're a legend PJ: Mmm - Dash & PJ leave the office, Dash looks pleased and PJ looks unsure of what he's let himself in for. IN THE MAIN OFFICE - After being given a brief ticking off about the use of firearms Keith Pervis is released from the station. Maggie and PJ come out into the main office, the telephone rings, Dash answers. Dash: Hello Mt.Thomas Police Why ? What ? Err Put the TV on quick.....It's Chris - Adam switches on the TV. Mr. Nicholls is on the news doing an interview about the incident with Nick. As usual the TV have got only Mr. Nicholls's side of the story and are making out that Nick is corrupt and that so are other officers at Mt.Thomas. Tom can't believe it and is very angry. AT THE END OF SHIFT - Tom lets Nick go home earlier than usual after his bad day. Maggie and PJ are in PJ's office talking. Dash bursts in with a big smile on her face. Dash: Ohh, Sorry. Can I have a word PJ ? - Maggie looks a her strangely and then looks at PJ Maggie: Sure, don't mind me - Maggie walks out and shuts the door behind her. Dash stands smiling PJ: Well ? Dash: Oh erm, I couldn't find anyone for tomorrow night, everyone's busy. PJ: Ah, O.k. Dash: So. About seven then ? PJ: Err yeah whatever. Dash: O.k. good (smiling) SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE IMPERIAL - Maggie and Adam order drinks and stand at the bar talking. Maggie: Where is everybody tonight ? I know Nick isn't feeling too good, but where are the others. ? Adam: The boss is watching some old war movie I dunno, and Dash and PJ have gone to that party Maggie: PJ and Dash gone to a party ? How come ? Adam: Well it's Dash's aunts birthday and I was supposed to be taking her but I thought I couldn't cos I was meant to be helping my mate move house but he's delayed it till next week, so she took PJ instead. I tried calling her earlier but there was no answer. - Chris buts in laughing Chris: Ha, I can't imagine PJ at a party can you, especially with a nineteen year old Maggie: No me either. (with a very straight faced look) - Maggie turns to Adam and continues Maggie: I went shopping, but I dunno about Dash, just presumed she'd stayed in getting ready. Adam: Ah well. MONDAY MORNING AT THE STATION - As everyone arrives Tom, Nick and the two IID officers are in Tom's office talking. Nick comes out first, looking non too pleased he heads for the locker room where he meets Maggie. Maggie: Nick. Nick you o.k. ? Nick: Oh yeah, just got a belly full of those two in there. Maggie: Well what did they say ? Nick: Due to public demand you're now looking at, ex Senior Constable Schultz. Maggie: What ? Nick: Suspended from duty until the matter of corruption has been resolved. As they say. Maggie: What ? but that's ridiculous. Nick: Yeah tell me about it, what a big mouth and couple of TV crews can do eh ? - Nick grabs the final things from his locker and leaves the station. IN TOMS OFFICE Maggie: Boss I can't believe Nick would do a thing like that. Why'd they suspend him ? Tom: The official reason is so they can investigate the claims further, the real reason is to look good in the eyes of the media. Maggie: But boss it's so wrong. Tom: Do you think I want this ? It's just a necessary evil which will all be forgotten about in a months time. - Maggie looks through Tom's window and sees PJ entering the station, much later than usual. Maggie: It's still wrong (as she leaves the room) - Maggie follows PJ into his office. IN THE DETECTIVE'S OFFICE PJ: Oh high Maggs. Maggie: You're late. Not like you. PJ: No I was a bit tired this morning. Late night, you know how it is. - Maggie looks at him suspiciously and smiles. Maggie: So. A good weekend then ? (trying to glean some information about the party) PJ: Yeah, not bad. - PJ doesn't offer much so Maggie decides to be direct Maggie: I heard you went to a party PJ: Ah well, yeah, sort of. Maggie: Either you did or you didn't PJ. PJ: Well yeah I did. Just helping out a colleague Maggs, nothing wrong with that is there ? Maggie: Oh no course not, very considerate of you. - Maggie is slightly jealous and a tone of sarcasm is coming out in her voice. PJ: It was actually quite interesting. Maggie: Oh really ? (smiles) and how's that ? PJ: Well we met the very lovely Mr.Nicholls, Mt.Thomas' very own TV star. - Maggie becomes more serious and turns her mind to work. Maggie: What Andrew Nicholls ? Who accused Nick ? PJ: That's the one Maggie: What was he doing there PJ: Well apparently he's a friend of Dash's Aunt. - Maggie doesn't see what PJ is getting at. Maggie: So ? PJ: Well as the night developed our Mr. Nicholls had a bit too much to drink and let out the secret to his fame. He was actually quite boastful about how he made it on to prime time. Maggie: Yeah ? PJ: He lied about the whole thing Maggs, he deliberately lied because he was angry with Nick for stopping him. But now he's pleased, he's got media attention and an investigation on Nick Maggie: Mmmm, make that a suspension. PJ: What ? Maggie: Yeah Nick's just been suspended pending the investigation. - PJ is quite shocked. PJ: What's more he's willing to take it to court simply for the publicity and the money. Maggie: Huh. PJ: Right O' Maggs, looks like it might be time to have a chat with Mr. Nicholls. - On their way out of the station PJ asks Adam to run a computer check on Mr. Nicholls. Dash comes in and makes a point of speaking to PJ. Dash: Hi PJ ! And how are you this morning ? PJ: Very good thankyou Dash, very good - Maggie looks at her very suspiciously. - As PJ and Maggie disappear out the back Adam starts typing into the computer. IN THE MAIN OFFICE - Tom bursts out of his office Tom: McKinley ! (shouts) - Dash looks round Tom: What time do you call this ? Dash: Sorry Boss ! Had a bit of trouble. Tom: Well you're gonna have even more if you keep this up, you can make up the time at the end of shift Dash: Owww. Hi Adam ! Adam: Morning Dash. You're very cherpy this morning. Good weekend ? Dash: Yeah great. Adam: How was the party ? Dash: Ooh the best. Adam: My mate cancelled on Saturday so I could have gone, I rang you to let you know but there was no answer. Dash: Oh well nevermind. - Dash sits down to start work not bothered much about what Adam is saying. IN THE CAR - PJ & Maggie are on the way to Dash's Aunts house to find out more about Mr.Nicholls before speaking to him. Maggie: So, what did you do at this party ? - PJ looks round surprised, wondering why Maggie is so interested. PJ: Well you know, just the usual party things. Maggie: The usual party things ? - Adam comes over on the radio. Adam: Mt. Thomas station to Mt. Thomas 608 Maggie: Yeah go on Adam Adam: Yeah I ran that check on Mr.Nicholls......and No trace. Maggie: O.k. thanks Adam Adam: Mt. Thomas station back on channel Maggie: So, what do you reckon ? PJ: Dunno, could just be a good boy, no speeding tickets or anything. But he didn't seem like the kinda bloke to be squeaky clean. AT THE HOUSE - Dash's Aunt is on the patio watering flowers when she sees them arrive. Nora: G'day Patrick, I didn't expect to see you so soon, Saturday night not enough for you, come back for more ? - PJ smiles while Maggie looks at him obscurely. PJ: We're actually here on business I'm afraid. Nora: Oh yeah, what kind of business. Maggie: Mrs McClusky could you please tell us where we could find Mr. Andrew Nicholls. Nora: Who ? I don't know any Andrew Nicholls PJ: The guy who was at the party. You know, standing on the table singing ? - Maggie looks round at PJ wondering what kind of a party it was. Nora: Oh Nicholas (laughs). PJ: Nicholas ? Nora: Yeah Nicholas, Nicholas Andrews, he's a great bloke, been a friend of the family since before Dash was born. Do you know he used to come up from Melbourne and visit every weekend and he'd always bring Dash a present. PJ: Really (smiling) Maggie: So where can we find Mr.Andrews Nora ? Nora: Oh he'll have gone back to Melbourne by now, I don't have an address, sorry. What's this all about ? He's not in trouble is he ? PJ: No No, we just need to ask him a few questions that's all. Thanks for your time Nora - They turn away and begin to walk back to the car. Nora: No worries, anytime. IN THE CAR - As PJ drives off Maggie gets on the radio to Adam. Maggie: Mt.Thomas 608 to Mt.Thomas station. Adam could you do another check, this time on a Nicholas Andrews. Adam: Yeah sure Maggs, standby. Maggie: Standing by. - Maggie turns to PJ Maggie: So what kind of a party was it ? PJ: What ? Why are you so interested in this party ? Maggie: Well I was just wondering seen as you haven't said much and from what you were saying about Nicholas Andrews dancing on tables it sounds pretty interesting. - PJ looks at Maggie and laughs PJ: Oh. I get it, you're jealous right, you're jealous Maggie: No, No, I'm not jealous just interested (on the offensive) - The conversation is interrupted again by Adam on the radio Maggie: Go ahead Adam Adam: Very interesting. Apparently Nicholas Andrews was convicted two years ago by a Melbourne court of fraud, after he obtained a mortgage by deception, and here's the best bit, he did it by giving false information on the application form. Also he's wanted for failing to turn up at court on other charges of deception. Last known address was in Flinders Street, Melbourne. Maggie: O.k. thanks Adam - Maggie turns to PJ Maggie: Well what do you think ? PJ: This proves he's lied in the past to benefit himself, technically this discredits him, anything he alleges can't be taken seriously. More recently he gave a false name, to the TV and to IID. I'd say that just about puts Nick in the clear. Maggie: But can you believe he actually had the guts to lie outright to police and the media when he's on the run ? Most people would keep their head down. PJ: What people will do for money eh Maggs, what people will do for money. AT THE STATION - PJ and Maggie arrive to find everyone else has gone home, PJ decides to ring the police in Melbourne to arrange for Nicholas Andrews to be arrested. Maggie: How did you go. PJ: No worries, they're gonna try and get him tonight and after he's been charged for failing to report we can have him and sort out this business with Nick. Maggie: Great, this is cause for celebration. You coming down the pub ? I'll buy you a beer. PJ: Ahh no sorry Maggs, not tonight, got something planned. Maybe some other time eh ? Maggie: Oh O.k. - Maggie ponders on what's so important that PJ turns down a free beer. - Maggie quickly rushes home, gets changed and heads down to the imperial. AT THE IMPERIAL - Tom and Adam are standing at the bar talking. Adam: Ah here she is, thought you were never gonna show Maggie: We got an important lead on Nicholas Andrews, should put Nick in the clear. Tom: Good, he needs something to lift his spirits. In our job there's nothing worse than being penalised for doing your job properly. Maggie: Where's Dash tonight ? Adam: Dunno, I thought she'd have been here by now. Maggie: Well she's not at home. Adam: It's unlike her to go off without telling anyone. Maggie: Mmmm - Maggie gets suspicious putting two and two together realising that not only has Dash not turned up but that PJ had other plans. She is sure something is going on between PJ and Dash. MAGGIE'S APPARTMENT - 2:30am - Between thinking about PJ and what's happened to Dash, Maggie is finding it hard to sleep. She hears the front door unlock as Dash stumbles in and makes her way to her bedroom giggling, Maggie wonders where she's been, she sounds like she's had a good time. Maggie is too tired to get up and speak to Dash and gently falls asleep. NEXT DAY AT THE STATION - Maggie arrives nearly an hour late. Tom: Doyle. Glad you could grace us with your presence. Watch a little slow is it ? Maggie: Sorry Boss I had a dreadful night. Tom: Well just don't let it happen again. - Maggie slumps down into her chair still tired. Dash places herself on Maggie's desk. Dash: Heh Maggie guess what. Maggie: What ? Dash: I had this really cool date last night and guess who with ? Maggie: Dash I don't want to know. - Maggie abruptly gets up and walks towards PJ's office. She knocks and enters. IN PJ'S OFFICE - PJ puts down the phone as Maggie enters, he doesn't look too happy. PJ: Guess what. Maggie: What ? PJ: Nicholas Andrews isn't living in Melbourne. Maggie: So where is he living ? PJ: The boys in Melbourne reckon he moves around, stopping at caravan parks in country towns, coupled with the fact that he uses false names, that's why they haven't been able to track him down. Maggie: So what do we do now ? PJ: The only thing we can do. Check out the local caravan parks, unless you've got any other suggestions. It looks like the hard work is down to us. Maggie: Well it is what you get paid for. (pause) After all you are the one on a detectives salary, you can't have the money without the work PJ surely you know that. - PJ notes that Maggie is being peculiarly sarcastic and somewhat aggressive towards him, but ignores it. - As they open the door to leave PJ's office Dash is just about to enter holding a cup of coffee. PJ nearly walks into her. PJ: Whoh Dash: Oh, PJ, I got you a coffee PJ: Ah tar, but we're just on our way out so I'll have to leave it, thanks anyway. - As they walk past Dash Maggie gives her a filthy look. IN THE CAR - Maggie and PJ are travelling out to the local caravan parks to look for Mr. Andrews. - Maggie is silent and sits looking out of the window. PJ: Hey what's up Maggs. Maggie: Oh Nothing. Should there be ? PJ: No, no, just thought you were a bit quiet that's all Maggie: Well I can't really think of anything I want to say to you right now PJ - PJ can sense Maggie's mood and decides not to reply. - They visit two caravan sites showing the owners a picture of Mr. Andrews but neither of them recognise him. - They continue on approaching the next caravan site, Maggie is still giving PJ the cold shoulder treatment and looking silently out of the window. By now the tension that's built up between them is starting to get to PJ PJ: Come on Maggs, this is ridiculous, what's the matter ? Is it something I've said ? Maggie: Oh come on PJ surely a clever detective like yourself doesn't need it spelling out ! PJ: Need what spelling out ? Maggie: Oh come on PJ don't act dumb you know full well ! PJ: What Maggie ! What ! Maggie: You ! You and you're filthy behaviour ! PJ: What ! Maggie: I tell you we should keep our relationship strictly business and two seconds later you're jumping in bed with my flatmate ! PJ: What ! - PJ is shocked at Maggie's allegation, he is also fed up after having to put up with her moodiness all morning. He slams on the brakes, the car skids to a halt at the side of the road. PJ gets out slamming the door shut and walks round to the passenger side. Maggie gets out and the two come face to face shouting at each other on the grass verge. Maggie: What's wrong with you now ? can't you handle being caught out ? PJ: Maggie I've not been caught out ! If y....... Maggie: You know PJ there's one thing worse than a liar and that's a bad liar ! PJ: Maggie will you shut up and listen ! Maggie: Why so you can try and lie your way out of it ? PJ: Number one I didn't sleep with Dash and number two, you called it off so as far as I'm concerned it's off ! and you can't expect me to sit around waiting for the shout when little Miz Doyle changes her mind ! Maggie: Yeah ! Yeah you would say that ! Well how do explain the big secret of this party then ? and how do explain your cosy little date last night ? - While Maggie is yelling PJ's attention has been distracted by two news vans driving past them towards the caravan site. - PJ doesn't answer Maggie. Maggie: Well ? - PJ turns back to look at Maggie. PJ: He's here Maggs, he's here Maggie: What ? Who ? - PJ gets back in the car followed by Maggie when she realises what he'd meant. AT THE CARAVAN PARK - As they arrive they see Mr. Andrews preparing to do a TV interview. PJ approaches him with Maggie trailing behind. Mr.Andrews: Ah G'day PJ PJ: Andrew. Or should I say Nicholas. (smiles) - Mr.Andrews' face drops as PJ reads him his rights and arrests him. IN THE CAR - On the way back to the station the atmosphere in the car is still tense. PJ is driving and Maggie is sitting in the back with Mr.Andrews. Mr.Andrews: I saw you two back there (laughs) Didn't know you were coppers though. (smiles) Bit of a tiff was it ? Maggie: Shut up Mr.Andrews you're in enough trouble as it is. BACK AT THE STATION - Mr.Andrews is in the cells waiting to be interviewed by police from Melbourne. PJ: Maggie we need to talk. Maggie: Get stuffed PJ. - Maggie walks past PJ. PJ picks up his jacket and leaves the station for some fresh air. IN THE LOCKER ROOM Dash: Hey Maggie, what's up with PJ ? Maggie: Well you should know Dash you're half the problem. Dash: What me ? Why ? What have I done ? Maggie: Don't bother Dash I've already had all this with PJ, you may as well just tell me the truth or keep quiet. Dash: About what Maggie ? I don't even know what you're talking about. Maggie: Anyway it's o.k. Dash. Whatever you a PJ get up to in your spare time is entirely up to you. Dash: What me and PJ get......what do you mean ? Maggie. There's nothing going on between me and PJ if that's what you're thinking. Maggie: Really Dash, then why is it that the night you go out on a date without telling anybody is also the night PJ goes out ? Dash: Well I was with Scott Roberts last night not PJ, you know, Bill Roberts' son the farmer. You can check if you like. Maggie: Well then where was PJ ? Dash: I don't know Maggie, don't you think you'd should talk to him about it ? Maggie: And anyway what about this party ? Why's it such a big secret ? Dash: Ah well I think you'd better talk to PJ about that (smirking) IN THE MAIN OFFICE - Maggie returns to her desk, she doesn't know whether or not to believe what Dash was saying, she'd certainly like to. - After much deliberation she decides to ring Scott Roberts to find out if he was with Dash on the previous night. It turns out he was, Maggie now feels very stupid. - PJ re-enters the station and heads for his office. Maggie: Oh PJ. Could I have a word please PJ: Well Maggs, I dunno what to say. Yeah sure come on in or get stuffed. - PJ walks into his office and sits down, Maggie follows him and shuts the door behind her. Maggie: Look PJ, I'm er, really sorry about today. PJ: Oh yeah ? Maggie: Yeah I just jumped to conclusions and got carried away, I know I should have talked to you first but, I was just so sure. PJ: So what's brought on this incredible change of heart Maggs ? Maggie: Well I was talking to Dash and she sort of, set me straight. PJ: Ah. I see. Maggie: But PJ, just out of curiosity, where did you go last night ? PJ: (smiles) My mothers Maggie: Your mothers ? - Maggie now feels even more stupid. PJ: Yeah she's been a bit sick lately so I thought I'd pay her a visit. Maggie: Oh I'm sorry. - There is a silence and the two look at each other waiting for the other one to say something. PJ is pretty quiet and doesn't seem happy about Maggie's sudden change of heart after all the grief she's given him.,p> Maggie: Look I tell you what, how about I buy you dinner ? PJ: You buy me dinner ? Maggie: Yeah, unless you've got something planned. - PJ nods. PJ: O.k. yeah Maggie: Good - Maggie smiles and leaves the room, after she shuts the door PJ smiles too. AT THE IMPERIAL, later that night - Maggie and PJ have a segregated table in the back of the pub. They finish their meal and start drinking their second glass of red wine. PJ: That was nice, really enjoyed it Maggie: Mmm (nods) PJ: Tar Maggs Maggie: It's the least I could do after the way I treated you today. So PJ, there's just one thing I've got to know. What's the big deal about this party ? PJ: Well it's kind of.....embarrassing you see. Maggie: Why ? PJ: Well, look just, promise to keep this to yourself will you ? Maggie: Yeah sure - PJ drops his voice to a whisper and blushes as he tells Maggie what happened. PJ: Well I sort of had a bit too much to drink, and made a bit of a fool of myself Maggie: Ah ha (laughs) So what did you do ? PJ: Well I attempted to dance to this music, whatever it was I dunno but it certainly was country music - Maggie smiles PJ: And my head spun, I threw up everywhere and Dash ended up driving me home, after picking me up off the floor.............and then I sort of told her about us. Maggie: What about us ? PJ: Well everything, in the office the other day and how much I.......well I told her how much I love you. - PJ is now very embarrassed and red faced, Maggie smiles, she's quietly pleased. PJ: I know I shouldn't have, I wish I hadn't, she'll bribe me with it forever now but I just, did. Maggie: And I thought that you and Dash were.........you know. PJ: (laughs) Nah, Nah (shaking his head) - There is a brief silence before PJ clears his throat PJ: So that's dinner, shall we go and join the others in the bar then ? - Maggie puts her hand over PJ's Maggie: I've got a better idea. Why don't we go back to mine for coffee ? - They both smile, get up and leave the pub via the back entrance. [The music starts and the end title sequence comes up] THE END!!! by HH in 97