A Place to Call Home (2013–2018): Season 2, Episode 1 - No Secrets, Ever - full transcript

WOMAN: Last season
on A Place To Call Home...

I love you with all my heart.

Marry me.

Yes.

We're in love, Papa.
We're going to get married.

I'm suggesting you let them
live together for three months

as if they were married...
No. Impossible.

..in every way except sharing a bed.

Anna could move into your home
in a separate room

and live the life of Gino's wife.

While Anna lives with the Polettis



testing her resolve
to marry inappropriately,

you will spend three months
at Ash Park doing the same.

Mother will do anything
to sabotage you.

Let her.

She's tough.
I'm tougher.

I caught a glimpse last night
into the true nature of Sarah Adams.

I saw a very dangerous woman.

I don't care what it costs.

Find something
that will rid us of her forever.

The child I had, my darling,
it was you.

Our situation is a complication
you don't need in the mix.

I understand if you don't tell
the family just yet.

I've come to talk
about our daughter.

JAMES: I want you to cure me.



MAN: I will need
your total commitment.

You have it.

OLIVIA: What if Dr Stewart
can't cure him?

He just said that...
What if he can't?

I'll still love him. Will you?

What's it worth to you

for the world not to find out
that your son's a queer?

He's been seen with Harry Polson.
We're being blackmailed.

You cross me on this...

..you'll regret it.

(MUSIC BLARES)

(DOORBELL RINGS)

Samantha.
Hiya. How is she?

Bright.

Bright.

Ah, here she is.

How are you, Sarah?
Still here.

Are you ready to get back into it?

We left off so suddenly last time.

Coffee and strudel?

Ooh, thank you, Leah.

Could you turn the radio off,
please?

So, how is the writing going?
Good. I'm well into it.

Um, I couldn't find anything
in the records

about the body you mentioned.

Body?

Before we stopped,
you mentioned a body in the river.

I couldn't find any record of it.

You don't remember?
Body? No.

So, where were we, apart from that?

James had just started
his treatment.

His torture.

I can't believe
they actually used to do that.

And worse.
All in the name of normalcy.

How did Gran take it?
Poor Olivia.

Soon with so many lies of her own.

But that was later.

Anna.
She was moving out to be with Gino.

Ah, yes. Her new life.

Such a confusing time,
losing a child and gaining a father.

When did she find out
it was Jack Duncan?

Oh, it was quite some time
before that happened.

She had quite enough
to contend with as it was.

(HORN HONKS)

Before I forget,

you didn't say what Roy felt
about you leaving the farm.

How did Roy feel?
I heard you, dear.

He was happy for me.

Ready?

Yeah.

Now...

..where shall we pick it all up?

Carolyn, so long the black sheep,
so much a part of the future.

I know it's out of the blue...
JACK: Stop.

..but there are...
Wait!

We had a child?

You left me.
I had no choice.

I don't see you for 20 years...
I know.

..and you turn up like this.
I'm sorry.

Our daughter?
I'm trying to do the right thing.

For who?
Both of us.

Right.

There were reasons I never told you,
but I am trying to fix it.

Who is she? Where is she?
I...I...

Well, is she here? Overseas?
I can't tell you.

Why?
Not yet.

Why not?!
It's difficult.

So, why now?

She's just found out about me...

..and it's only a matter of time
before she asks about her father.

I wanted to give you a choice.

If she does ask, what do I say?
I want to do the right thing.

You may not want this. I don't know.

I could say you died in the war
if you'd rather.

(DOOR OPENS)

Excuse me, Doctor.
Mrs Danthers needs you.

I'm coming.

Should I wait? Jack!

Where are you staying?

The Ash Park guest cottage.
No-one knows I'm here.

Please come.

Doris Collins, please, Mildred.

Such a tasteful setting.

Thank you.
Thank you, Amy.

Please do help yourself,
Mrs Collins.

So very good of you to hurry over.

When you mentioned
I may be of assistance,

if there's anything I can do...

Well, you've heard the news,
I assume.

About Anna.

I make it my business
never to listen to tittle-tattle.

Oh, that they were more like you.

Is there a problem?

Oh, not at all, no.

Anna's moved in with the Polettis
for a period.

But they're Italian.

Unorthodox.
Unorthodox.

She has her heart set on Italy
for the northern summer.

She and Carla are very close

so what better way
to learn the language?

I see.

But there is an unmarried son
in the house

and baser minds may see gossip
where there is none.

No!
Sadly.

As a mother of sorts
to two young girls,

I understand the importance
of protecting their reputation.

If I hear any scurrilous rumours...

I knew I could count on you.

Dear Mrs Bligh.

And then, of course,
we have Miss Adams moving in here.

Ah, yes, indeed. After the wedding.

Before.

GIRL: Mamma,
you should see Anna's dresses.

They don't fit in the wardrobe.

Mamma says
three dresses are enough -

two for everyday and one for church.

For a farmer's wife, it is true.

Tomatoes.
Can Anna come?

Anna is helping me.

You can't cook?
I will learn.

I will teach you
as my mamma taught me.

This is a special meal.

Pollo - chicken.
Oh.

(CHICKENS CLUCK)

First, we kill. Then, we pluck.

I shall be your eyes and ears.

Well, I'm most grateful.

Norman will drive you back to town.
Oh, how kind.

The hospital, please, Norman.

Oh, and give my regards
to Miss Carolyn.

Carolyn?

I saw her at the station.
She has luggage.

I assume she's staying.
Is she not staying?

Of course.
Indeed.

I shall be sure
to give her your regards.

Norman.

How is it so far?
I plucked a chicken.

Will wonders never cease?
I hope not.

I'm allowed to worry.
That's what fathers do.

Yes.

What?
Nothing.

Is it your grandmother?
No, it's not that.

Then what?

Anna, after what I've agreed to,
I hope I've earned your trust.

You and I...

..we're...

Whatever you felt you had to do,

whatever lies you told,
I forgive you.

You're still my little girl...

..and you always will be.

Do you skulk into town often?

(PHONE RINGS)

Sorry.

I have to take this.

Let's have a break.
Five minutes?

See if you can remember what
you were going to tell me about Roy.

Hi. It's Sam.

Roy, what's the matter?

I thought
our communicating by telephone

was simply
a necessarily evil consequence

of your living in the city.

Clearly,
you simply prefer the separation.

This visit isn't about you.

May I inquire what it is about?

I'm here to meet
my future sister-in-law.

Where Sarah Adams walks,
division follows.

That's exactly the attitude
that encourages skulking.

George seems happier
than he's been in years.

Whilst the family is in splinters.

Blighs are in splinters, mother.
Put down the axe.

Oh, spare me the metaphors.

I'm doing what I must
to protect us all.

From what?
The woman's influence.

You'll end up with no-one
if you're not careful.

Then what's left for you to protect?

Our good name...

..which the rest of you
seem intent on ruining.

So, if you could resist adding fuel
to any flames whilst you're here,

I would appreciate it.

I'll do my best.

You should wash up.

I know it's not...
I'll be in in a sec.

Are you right with what we've done?

We saved more lives
from being ruined.

You know the alternative.

I've done it again, haven't I?

I'm starting to think
you want to tell me.

I do keep rambling back to it.

Talking to you has unearthed
so many ghosts.

I can keep a secret. I promise.

60 years, no-one's known.

There. Off the record.

There was a murder...

..and Roy and I
disposed of the body.

Did Roy kill someone?

Roy? No, no, someone else.
Someone we needed to protect.

Who?

You can't just tell me
about a murder...

Enough!

Let's get back to your grandmother.

Olivia!

Andrew.

What are you doing here?

I'm not sure you're meant
to ask that at the loony bin.

Sorry. Um, I was just passing.

You seem to be heading towards,
not past.

A friend from London.

She lives here now
and she has a nervous complaint.

One tries to be discreet.

I didn't think you had friends
in Australia.

An old school friend.

Well, I'm checking up on father.
He's drying out.

Oh, I didn't...
Look, don't feel uncomfortable.

The lecherous old reprobate has
forfeited his right to discretion.

Well, I won't keep you.
Wish him my best.

What are you doing in the city?

Um...James and I
are spending time here.

A holiday of sorts.

And where's he?

James? At the hotel.

You really should visit Anna,
you know.

She'd love to see you.

Really?
Of course.

Without us at Ash Park,
she'd relish the company.

I have been thinking of her lately.

I won't detain you.

Give James my best.

How are you feeling, my darling?

I think...

I don't know what...

I hate seeing you like this.

Come back to me.

Who are you?

If you don't want
to do this anymore,

you just say.

Do you hear me?

If it gets too much, just say.

Ah, we're awake.

How are we feeling, James?

Foggy.
Mm-hm.

You must be Mrs Bligh.
I'm Dr Wilson.

I oversee James's daily treatment.

I thought Dr Stewart was in charge.

Rest assured,
I work closely with Dr Stewart.

I specialise
in this particular form of deviancy.

His memory still isn't back.

Is that normal?
It is.

Are you ready
for your next treatment, old man?

But he's barely rested
from the last.

Mrs Bligh...

Shouldn't you at least wait
until he's himself again?

Being himself
is precisely the problem.

This is the treatment.

This is what Dr Stewart
discussed with you.

Yes, but...
James trusts me.

Don't you, James?

Yes.

So, if you could wait outside,
we'll talk in a moment.

Livy.

Excuse me,
I'm meeting Mrs James Bligh here.

I was hoping you might tell me
where I could find her.

Ah, Doctor, a moment, if I may.
Rather not.

There's an issue of some import
I wish to canvass with you, Doctor.

No doubt you saw me arrive earlier
in the Bligh car.

I didn't.

Oh, well, I'm sure
the staff was abuzz

and I would hate the girls to think
I'm somehow above them

after the experience.

Rest assured,
I'm still the same Doris Collins.

I must say, even Norman
seemed a little disconcerted

to be addressed so openly
from the rear seat.

One imagines
he's unused to passengers

bridging the social divide,

but front seat or back,
I'm the same woman.

Doctor?

I was starting to give up on you.
I'm not here to chat.

Please, can't we just...?

What happens if she doesn't want
to know about me?

If she doesn't ask?

Come inside. Let me get you a drink.

I'm teetotal, which you'd know if
you hadn't ignored me for 20 years.

I'm sure she will ask.

If she doesn't,
what will you tell her?

Will you tell her about me anyway?

That's what I thought.

It's not that simple.
She has a father.

Damn right she does! Me!

She comes first.

If she asks, I will tell her,
but if she doesn't...

You made me miss her whole life!

Then you hold her in front of me
and tell me maybe I can't have it.

No, I don't need your permission.

Jack!
You can shove your bloody offer.

Can we just...?
Wherever she is, I'll find her.

I will find her.

You'll be here, of course,
when Sarah arrives.

Naturally.

Naturally.

I think it's best
Anna is left to her own devices,

for a few days at least.

I agree.

I've already taken steps
to quash gossip on both accounts.

Good.

(CLOCK CHIMES)

Well, excuse me.

When did you intend telling me?

What?

About your sister.

George!

Well, if you're here to see Sarah,

you have a strange way
of showing it.

You didn't tell mother, did you?
No, no, no.

I was quick enough on my feet
to cover for you.

Assuming it's Anna you're here for.
Yes.

I should have guessed
with all the trips to the city.

She's been talking to you
about Gino.

You know about him?
I do now.

She needed someone.
I'm glad it was you.

I've been so caught up
in my own problems, I didn't see it.

She loves him.
Yes.

Have you been to the farm?

Mother didn't tell you?
Tell me what?

Anna's living with the Polettis
for three months.

(GASPS) She's...?
We struck a deal.

She's there to get a taste
of married life.

Separate beds, I assume.
Only you would ask that.

If they can make it work,
they have my blessing.

I'm impressed.
It was Sarah's idea.

But you agreed to it.

I like your Sarah.

You'd like her even more
when you meet her.

Being there for Anna's taken
all my attention,

but I promise I will make up for it.

It must be hard sometimes,
being Aunt Carolyn.

It's the price I pay.

What are you doing?
What are YOU doing?

Turns out that a French polish isn't
compatible with doing the dishes.

(SPEAKS ITALIAN)
They're just nails.

Well, they're beautiful.

And I love you for doing this.

Gino!

Gino's kissing Anna!
Hey, get out of here!

Gino's kissing Anna!

Get out of here!
Please get out.

Mamma! Mamma! Gino's kissing Anna!

No, we weren't.

(ALL SPEAK ITALIAN)

I didn't do anything!

(ALL SPEAK ITALIAN)

Sit.

We have one rule - no touching.

You touch, she goes.
Mamma, please...

"Mamma," nothing.

Anna, to the kitchen.

Your papa is right.

A man controls himself.
A decent man.

Hmm?
Si.

Si.

Thought I saw you arrive.

Where's James?
In his treatment.

He has it in the afternoon.

Twice a day now.

That's too much.
Mrs Bligh.

It is too much.

Mrs Bligh, I'm afraid
I'm going to have to ask you

to stay away for a while.

No!

Any progress we make with James, you
undo with your displays of distress.

I don't!

You fret over him,
aggravating his fears,

making treatment nigh on impossible.

You are counter-productive
to his health

and your own,
not to mention the unborn.

Do you want James cured
of this perversion or not?

I...

I want him better.

Then we will review the advisability
of you visiting him in a few weeks.

But Dr Stewart said...

He's in complete agreement.

Excellent.

Not exactly the sort of farewell
I wanted for you.

Me neither.

You look after her, Mr Bligh.

Don't worry. She's in good hands.

(DOG BARKS)

Just like he is.

Looks like you'll have two old dogs
to come visit, eh?

If you can't live with it...

I will.

Good luck, Missy.

Point of no return.

Miss Adams, welcome.

Oh, it was kind of you to meet me,
Mrs Bligh.

The least any guest can expect.

The grey room for Miss Adams,
I think, Amy.

Yes, Mrs Bligh.

Actually, Amy,
Anna offered her room.

It'll be much nicer.
Yes, sir.

But who knows when she'll be back.

No, the grey room, Amy.

Anna's determined
to stay the course.

Best err on the side of caution.

Sarah's more than a guest.
And will be treated accordingly.

The grey room sounds lovely,
thank you.

Um, the grey room?

The grey room.

I can't believe I'm actually here.

I want Ash Park
to feel like your home.

This is home.

It's hardly our most luxurious
accommodation.

I think it's perfect.

Well, don't get too used to it.

In a few months,
you'll be in with me.

Perhaps a guided tour.
Don't tempt me.

I'm here to win over your mother
and that is not the way to do it.

(KNOCK AT DOOR)
I'm busy.

We need you in the ward.

(DOOR RATTLES)
I'm coming!

It's urgent, Doctor.

(BOTH SPEAK ITALIAN)

AMO: Miss Carolyn!
Sorry to drop in unannounced.

So many years, we no see you.

How beautiful you are
and still so young.

Oh, you make me blush!

Look at you, madam!
What a difference.

And all worth it. This is Gino.

Course it is.
The pleasure is all mine.

We make coffee. Real Italian coffee.
You like?

I love.
We'll bring it to you. Anna.

It's nice to meet you...

(WHISPERS) ..Mamma.

He knows?
Everything. You can trust him.

What do you think?

Gorgeous.

And he loves you, so rather special.

I'm happy it worked out.

Me too.

What's that look for, then?

Father was here yesterday.

I couldn't tell him that I know.

He was so sweet.

You don't have to say anything.
Not yet. Not ever, if you prefer.

You're my mother.
I want everyone to know.

In time. This first.

Do you think George will be hurt?

He is still your father.
But he won't be.

No.

And your real father?
You're not curious?

Of course.

It's complex enough already.

JAMES: Hey.

You're back with us.
You're doing very well, James.

Where...where's Livy?

Mrs Bligh won't be with us
for some time.

Thought it best that you have
some peace and quiet to recover

and to allow the treatment
the best chance of success.

It's what you want, isn't it?

To enjoy your wife and your family

without the spectre of perversion
hovering?

My head hurts.

We're making you better
and that's what we want.

Yes?

We're on voltage two at the moment.
We'll take it up to five.

WOMAN: Just down here to the right,
Mr Richards.

Oh, Miss Adams! More than punctual.

I hoped we might talk before dinner.

I come in peace.

We both know that you'll try
to stop this marriage

and we also know
I'm not about to let you.

So, this is your line
drawn in the sand?

More our Geneva Convention.
Oh, your rules of engagement.

A rule.

Whatever blows we land,
we leave George out of it.

We both love him.
We don't want him hurt.

Agreed.

Thank you.

Although we did make an agreement
once before.

James.
Yes.

Break this one at your peril.

Sherry?
Thank you.

Anna should do that.
Ma, she's tired.

A farmer's wife doesn't rest
so SHE doesn't rest.

Ma!

(WHISPERS) Ma...

..let her sleep.

Tonight.

Tomorrow, dishes.

Now, I hope you won't mind

if I leave you both alone
for a few days.

Where are you going?

I'd like to visit James and Olivia

so I intend to leave
on Sunday after Matins,

unless you have any objections.

No, no. By all means.

I thought not.
It's not your heart, is it?

Oh, don't be so dramatic, George.

Although I do intend
to see my specialist.

I thought Miss Adams might like
the chance to settle in,

to adjust.

That's very thoughtful.

Well, it's been a long day.

If you'll excuse me.

Goodnight, Miss Adams.
Goodnight.

Goodnight, mother.
Goodnight, George.

That's the last thing I expected.

Yes, I'd like to make
a long-distance call

to Sydney, please, Mildred.

To the Australia Hotel.

Mm-hm.

And I want to speak to a guest,
Mrs Regina Standish.

There are things I haven't told you.

Mother has reason
to be concerned about James.

Best you settle before I burden you
with family problems.

When it's right.
Soon.

And then, no secrets between us...

..ever.

I had to lie.

I had no choice.

That's enough for today.
It's getting late.

So many secrets.

Did you finally tell him?
Never about the murder.

Other secrets refused
to stay silent.

Even some I didn't know myself.

Bye, Samantha.
Bye, Leah. Thank you.

She told me
something extraordinary...

..in confidence.

She's led an extraordinary life.

Just hope my book
can do her justice.

See you.

(CLASSICAL MUSIC PLAYS ON RADIO)

(HORN HONKS)

(HORSES HOOVES APPROACH)

Turn it off.

Turn it off!

Turn it off!
What is it?

(MUSIC STOPS)

We had no choice.

It was him or them.
Who? Sarah?

It was him or them.

WOMAN: Please, Bert.
Louise needs you.

Don't touch me! Don't you touch me!

Look what you made me do.
Oh, please!

Why would I stay with you?
Why would I stay?

Please!
Look at what you made me do.

Please, Bert, please!
Just shut up!

Just shut up.

Look at what you made me do.

Please!
Look at this.

Look at what you made me do!

(BABY CRIES)
Bert!

Bert!

What have you done?
Colin, what have you done?

What have you done? Colin?

(HORSE WHINNIES)

Come on!

Oh, no.

No secrets.

Ever.

We had a child.

Not knowing for so many years
would break your heart.

You made me miss her whole life!

There are reasons.

It's my right to know her.
I can't.

She's closer than he ever imagined.

You're still my little girl.

How can I help you
if you won't tell me? Tell me.

When he finds out who she is...

I deserve more.

..it'll be the most confronting
moment of his life.

Please, tell me.

New A Place To Call Home,

next Sunday.

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