A Place to Call Home (2013–2018): Season 3, Episode 8 - Till Death Do Us Part - full transcript

As Rene is prepared for surgery, Ash Park prepares for the christening of baby George. Anna discovers the extent of their financial problems as Gino's dreams die with the vines.

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Did you sleep with my wife?

How could you.

I don't want some sordid arrangement.
I want you !

I've given some thought to what you
said, postponing the christening.

No please, you were right.

James will return.

Is James here?

I gotta go to work at Carlo's.
Again ?!

Yeah, I promised.

You're too kind Gino,
it's every day now.



The vines, they're not
growing like they should.

Gino, what do you mean?

They should look healthier.
There was a frost this morning.

You are a thoroughly modern
woman, Carolyn but..

Sir Richard's an old
fashioned bloke.

Sir Richard is a pussycat.
I can handle him.

Gimme a kiss.

I said NO !

No one says no to me !

The only thing you need,
to make you unbeatable,

is the right wife.

If I may make a suggestion?

Remove the tie.

I've been speaking
to Patrick Kelly.



He's THE best neuro
surgeon in Sydney.

The risks are too great.

I'm going to have the operation.

A remarkable man.

He was.

And surely, he can be again.

Not without this operation,
Elizabeth, which could kill him.

Roy is out front to take
you to the station.

I'll see you very soon.

You need to take action, George.

This new candidate, could be a
serious threat to the election.

I'm not to concerned about him.

He doesn't have any
more experience..

He has a blond, pretty
wife and all the blokes

turn up at the rally, just
to get a look at her.

It hardly matters.

And the ladies turn up, to
see what she's wearing.

I understand my
situation isn't ideal.

Then make it ideal, man !

I've no doubt, you
could have your pick.

Oh, forgive the
interruption, Sir Richard.

No interruption at all.
I've said my piece.

The bi-election is
not too far away.

It's gonna mean
speeches, campaigning,

shaking hands, kissing babies.

You need someone to
arrange your schedule.

I'll get an assistant.

Or a wife.

It certainly would
be more economical.

Would you like to
stay for lunch?

Or join us at the church, for
my grandson's christening?

Lunch sounds tempting.

Church however, is
bad for my health.

- I'll see you downstairs.
- Mrs. Bligh.

Any word from James?
No.

I left another message at the
Australian, this morning.

It's gone on long enough,

with your campaign about
to begin in Ernest.

Well, I'm sure, he won't do
anything to cast a shadow on that.

Miss Olivia?

Please, go away.

I'm sorry. A parcel
arrived for you.

I don't want it.

No return address. I
thought it might be from..

From James?

Would you like me, to help
you get ready, this morning?

Not right now, thank you.

"I will always remember you"
Lloyd.

Please Rose, just leave me be !

Olivia?

May I come in?

Of course.

Forgive me.

Are you going to
start dressing soon?

I can't.

Olivia, there's no such
word as "can't".

How will I stand there?

In front of everyone,
without James?

Everything's fallen apart.

Oh, sweet Olivia.

This is not your fault.

James is treating you
most thoughtlessly.

Only because I hurt him.

Well, whatever was said,
it will pass.

He'll be here, you'll see.

When?

But today, is our
little Georgie's day.

Sorry caro, I just had
to finish that chapter.

What's happened?

They're all dead.

Every single one of them.

How? We've..
we've been so careful.

It's my fault, I'm a fool.

No darling, there must be
something that we can do.

We planted too late.

We can buy more.

And we can plant
them next spring.

With what, Anna?

We put everything into this.
It's over.

Everything I worked for.

It's alright.

Excuse me, could you tell me?
That woman's husband?

You mean Mrs. Nordmann?

Do you know her?

I'm a friend, from Inverness,
a dismal place, very tiny.

She hasn't left that
seat, since her

husband went into
surgery, poor woman.

My heart does go out to her.

Could you tell me, the moment
the operation is finished?

I don't want to trouble
Sarah, at a time like this.

But we are so very
concerned, back at home.

For the inconvenience.

Oh, I couldn't.

What was that about?

Politics, my personal life.

Seems, the two can't
be separated.

However, for the
rest of the day,

I just want to focus
on my grandson.

Yeah, nothing else matters...

.. today.

You're the nurse, that
brought George Bligh in.

Oh, yes.

I'll never forget
your ingenuity.

It was most impressive.

Are you alright?
Eh, yes.

My husband Rene, Dr. Nordmann

He has been in neuro
surgery for hours now.

Ah, yes.

I saw the name Nordmann on the
surgery list. I did wonder.

Your husband is in very good hands.

Patrick Kelly is one of the best
neuro surgeons in the country.

It's awful, isn't it?

The helplessness, when
someone you love is ill.

It seems somehow harder for us, when
we're so used to saving people.

I'd do anything.

I don't know your husband,
Mrs. Nordmann,

but it seems to me, he has
everything to live for.

It's half the battle, sometimes.

You're not alright.

I haven't eaten, that's all.

Yes, well, cafeteria
food is appalling.

But it is possible to survive it,
if you know what to order.

I have the nurses
bring you something.

Please, you don't
have to do that.

I insist.

I've laid out your suit, and
I've ironed your shirt.

For the christening.

We can't go to Ash Park, we'll have
to head straight to the church.

And what am I gonna say
to your family, huh?

You don't have to say anything.

So, pretend everything
is alright?

No, but..
It was our dream, Anna.

We have nothing.

I have my trust-fund.

That's your money.

It's OUR money, and
we could invest it

in the vineyard, maybe

try again and hire some help.

We could talk to father about
it, at the christening.

And say what?
I can't provide for you.

No Gino, we're in this together.

We should talk to him, and..

No, no, no, I would
not beg your family.

Okay, Anna, we're not going.

I'm going to my nephew's
christening, Gino !

And how's that gonna look, huh ?

Like I'm alone !

Aunt Reggie.

Bombs, strikes.

News is so very dull these
days, don't you think?

And what brings you
here, this morning?

I was hoping, you'd given
some thought to our talk.

I can't go back, not now.

If you need to save
face, tell them I

dragged you to the car,
and tied you to the roof.

You won’t give up, will you?

And neither should you.

One step at the time, my dear.

That's how we'll get through it.

Here's the little prince-ling.

Fed, changed,
dressed, ready to go.

Thank you Rose.

Is the parcel you received, the
good news you'd hoped for?

It was a christening present.

That's all.

For all the little ones,
who never got a blessing.

Has Anna arrived yet?

Not yet, perhaps she's
meeting us at the church.

Two Bligh's missing.

It's a wonder, you're not
off gallivanting somewhere.

Is that what you think of me?

Oh, forgive me, I'm...

I'm just used to
thinking of christenings

as being joyous occasions.

We're all doing our best, mother.

Shall we?

Actually I don't think I can..

I can't do this.
We're all here, by your side.

Are you ready?

- James ?!
- Oh, at last.

Not too late, I hope?

Just in time.

My sincere apologies, father.
We'll talk later.

I am so glad you're here.

I missed you.

Thank you.

I assume, you're
going to change?

We'll wait.

I told you it would be alright.

Sanctify this water,

to the mystical
washing away of sin.

and grant that this child
to be baptised therein

may receive the
fulness of thy grace.

and ever remain in the
number of thy faithful..

I baptise thee, in the
name of the Father

and of the Son

and of the Holy Ghost

And I mark thee with
the sign of the Cross.

Amen.

No champagne?

Let me fix that immediately.

Oh, sweet James.

I'm not certain,
I'm welcome here.

Well, it's my son's christening
and I say that you are.

To family.

To you.

Congratulations Mrs. Bligh,
on a beautiful baby.

Thank you.

He's such a mix of
his father and you.

Yes.

And are those long lashes
from your side of the family?

Ehm, they must be.

If you'll excuse me?

Isn't it gracious of the Bligh's, to
invite us to such a happy occasion?

Hmm, what do you reckon,
they call this?

That a devil on horseback.

I don't know whether
they eat it or ride it.

I want to thank you for
bringing James home.

He wanted to return.

I only reminded him of that.

I knew how important it was to you.

I'm grateful.

Thank you.

You don't have to tell me,
what you're doing in Sydney,

if you don't want to.

How long are you
going to punish me?

I thought you would
find that a relief.

A relief?

The longer I stayed away.

Not at all.

I will still honor my
duties at Ash Park.

You don't have to
worry about that.

Wasn't it lovely?

- What?
- The christening.

Oh, yes. I suppose it was.

Anna.

To be late for the ceremony.
And where is Gino?

I'm sorry grandmother, but the whole
world doesn't revolve around the Bligh's.

For goodness sake.

I hear the surgery went
well, no complications.

They tell me, they
won't know his

mental state until
Rene wakes up.

Unfortunately we don't
understand the brain

nearly as well, as
we do the heart.

Surgically speaking.

You should go home,
get some rest.

My place is here.

There's nothing like a new
generation to emphasize

how quickly time passes.

Thankfully Andrew is in no hurry
to make me a grandmother.

It must be such a relief to know
that Ash Park's future is assured.

And that the Jew is
out of the picture.

If only I can keep George
out of Regina's clutches.

Is no one good enough
for your first born?

He simply doesn't see
her, for who she is.

You must feel some
sympathy for her?

I mean, Charles was
a brute and...

..to have a husband
die so violently.

Your husband knew the Standish's
quite well, didn't he?

Yes, he worked for Charles
in the diplomatic corps.

You know how I
feel about gossip.

Oh Prudence, I know you're
the soul of discretion.

Regina never had a
shortage of suitors.

When her husband fell ill,
the rumours were plentiful.

I didn't know Charles was ill.

Oh yes, gravely ill,
the last few months.

It was quite a mystery,

Even specialists didn't even
know, what to make of it.

Sarah.

Rene.

I'm here.

It is me.

Everything is going
to be alright.

Yes.

Thank you, nurse.
I appreciate the call.

I think you should slow down.

I only meant...

This isn't like you.

Perhaps I'm not me.

Carolyn, what's going on?

Christening.

There's obviously something
you're not telling me.

Don't, just don't.

Excuse me, Dr. Duncan.

There's a telephone call for
you, Sydney hospital.

Thank you.

Oops, sorry.

It's alright, no harm done.

Carolyn, this is unseemly
behaviour, for a godmother.

Ow, I'm celebrating my
nephew's christening.

You're drunk.

Quite.

A word of warning.

The last time you tried
to meddle where you

weren't wanted, you
almost lost everything.

What would George
say, if he knew

you were back to your old ways?

If I find something out about
your past that I think

George needs to know,
I shall tell him.

Well I wish you luck.

There's nothing to find.

Excuse me !

Everyone ?

If I may have your attention.

I'd like to propose a toast,

to my grandson,

George Lewis Bligh.

To George Lewis Bligh !

George, a word?

It's too early to tell
if it's a full recovery, but

he's lucid and his
memory seems in tact.

Well, they must be relieved.

Everyone's found their
rightful place.

Good news from Sydney, I gather?

Yes, Dr. Nordmann's
operation was a success.

I know that must be
bitter sweet for you.

If it were me, I might have
trouble, wishing my rival well.

He's not my rival.

I couldn't agree more.

He doesn't hold a candle to you.

- I'm sorry I overstepped.
- Don't mention it.

We both have things
in our past, George.

Regrets, missed opportunities.

But you have the
chance, to change

the lives of everyone
in Inverness.

Yes, indeed.

Regina.

I was hasty.

It's clear, you would never
do anything to hurt James.

Your exile is over, if
you'd like it to be.

You want me to
return to Ash Park?

With my entry into politics,
I must admit I found your...

.. your guidance most helpful.

Nothing would make me happier.

120 over 80.
Couldn't ask for better.

Model patient.

We'll go home soon.

Home?

Paris.

He only cried for half of it.

Shall I put master George
down, for his sleep?

He must be exhausted.
Thank you, Rose.

Goodnight.

It was a lovely day, after all.

It was.

I was happy, weren't you?

I was wrong, to blame
you for what you did.

You were going to do it
eventually, I see that.

It was a stupid mistake.

And it will never happen again.

Of course it will.

How could either of us continue?

Livvie,

we both want more, than
the other can give.

What are you trying to say?

We're a family, we have a son.

Nothing will change that.

But we must have
our own lives too.

I think it's best,
if from now on

we slept in separate bedrooms.

And if I were to tell you,

that's NOT what I want?

I'll be coming and
going so often.

Between running Ash Park
and trips to the city,

I will only disturb you.

This way, you'll get your rest.

Goodnight.

Carlo.

I'm sorry Carlo,
Gino is not here.

Oh, ehm, is it true,
the vines are dead?

Yes, unfortunately.
Frost.

I'm a simple man, uh,

I was happy to help,

but I don't have
money lying around,

to.. to throw away.

I don't understand.

Gino tell me, he know
what he was doing.

And he does, he'll be home soon.

If there is to be no wine,

I want my money back.

Tell Gino we need to talk.

Mind you don't
scratch the leather.

George, may I come in?

George?

Wake up !

Wake up !

You need to sober up.

I'll bring you up some tea.

We can't have anyone
see you like this.

- Where have you been?
- The pub.

Carlo came here, looking for you.

Something about
money you owe him.

It's an investment.

In the winery.

So you take money from
him, but not from me?

- Oh.
- Where are you going?

Gino, talk to me, please !

Now we're in debt, and
we don't have to be !

This is MY decision too !

So, how was it?

The christening?

It was fine.

Did you tell them I
lost everything?

Did you tell them your husband's
a hopeless fool, who...

gambled everything
he had on a dream and..

.. gone.

How much do you owe Carlo?

I must have got
the dosage wrong.

It's forgotten, no
one else will know.

I trust you're settled?

It's strange, how
quickly I've come

to think of this place as home.

Your kindness...

has made what I have to say...

all the more difficult.

I'd hoped, never to
have to tell you this.

but honestly, I
don’t think I can..

stay silent any longer.

What is it?

Perhaps I can help.

I lied to you, George.

I lied to everyone.

That day, Rene
Nordmann shot you,

what I told the police,

wasn't the truth
of what happened.

What is the truth?

I went riding to clear
my head, when I saw you.

What are you doing?

He was pointing his gun at you.

Point that gun away !

Put the gun down !
NON !

I knew I had to stop him.

I tried so hard to stop him.

It was intent.

He wanted to kill you.

He almost DID kill you and

the thought, that he
will never have to pay

is almost too much
for me, to bear.

Why did you lie?

I'm not blind.

I know how much
Sarah means to you,

how much you value
her happiness.

If I told the truth, Rene would
still be in prison or...

..worse.

I thought it's what
you would want.

Regina,

what you did,

shows such loyalty.

- No.
- Yes, of course.

I didn't do it out of loyalty.

I didn't do it, to spare
Sarah Nordmann pain.

Can't you see it, George?

I did it because...

..I would do anything for you.

Brought you something to eat.

And some coffee.

Thanks.

Ah Bella, leave it please, I'll do it.

I can help.

Visiting hours are over.

I'd rather stay,
if that's alright.

The patient needs his rest.

I understand, but..

It's hospital policy, I'm afraid.

I won't bother anyone.

I need to check on Mr.
Nordmann's progress.

I make us a cup of
tea, I won't be long.

- You wanted to see me?
- Yes.

How are you feeling,
this morning?

Much better, thank you.

And thank you for your
discretion last night.

- Please.
- And your honesty.

And now, I would like
to be honest with you.

Your loyalty to this
family, is genuine.

I know that, I know that your
feelings toward me, have

guided your actions in the past.

I also know, that you'll stand
by me, no matter what.

- It's all true.
- Please, let me finish.

This may not be the
future you want,

but I would like to propose,

a partnership.

You know what it means,
to have a political life.

You know what you be
getting yourself in to.

What exactly are you suggesting, George?

A marriage...

.. of sorts.

Sir Richard is right.

I need to declare myself as a
man with serious intentions.

The sooner, the better.

So, is this a proposal
or a business deal?

Both.

And I believe, we'll
both benefit greatly.

We'll be partners.

- Partners?
- Politically.

We can take on this
challenge together.

For the good of the country.

You'll be my right hand.

That's all?

Sorry, I know it's not the
most romantic of proposals.

Regina, we've both
been married before.

And where did love
get either of us?

Well George, you've taken
me quite by surprise.

I don't know.

I have to think it over.

Of course.

What is it ?

Shall I set a plate for you at the
breakfast table, Mrs. Standish?

Yes, thank you.

I'm ravenous.

Sister !

- Stay back.
- No, let me help.

Doctor’s doing everything he can.

Let me go there !

There's no pulse.

He must have haemorrhaged.

Pupils aren't responding.
He's gone.

No,, Rene !

GET YOUR HANDS OF ME 1!

Please don't leave me now.

Please Mrs. Nordmann.

Please, it's no use. He's gone.

Are you sure?

Thank you, nurse.
How very sad.

I'll let Mrs. Nordmann's
friends here know.

Forgive the interruption.

Not at all.

I've given a lot of
thought, to what you said.

And?

You need someone by your side,
when you launch your campaign.

The female voters will
want to see, that you're

stable, committed,

married.

I want to stand beside
you as your wife.

That's wonderful news, Regina.

Thank you.

I don't need a big wedding.

Let's do it quickly, so we
can focus on your campaign.

Together we can give the new
candidate a run for his money.

You see, already you're making it
clear, this was the right decision.

George, what's all this about?

I appreciate your support,
in my recent endeavours,

and I hope, you'll support
me in this one too.

Regina and I are to be married.

Congratulations, both of you.

Thank you son.

Yeah, that's wonderful.

It won't be anything grand,

just a civil ceremony,
for the family.

And the press, of course.

Sir Richard has smoothed
the way for us.

Dear Dickie.

Everyone in this family
has lost their minds.

George, I should like to
speak to you, in private.

Of course, mother.

I will NOT allow this to happen.

Mother.

Is she blackmailing you?

Please calm down, your heart !

We're getting married,
because we both want to.

Sir Richard wants you to.

And he's right.

If we wait until later,
it will appear contrived.

We've received a
special dispensation,

we are to be wed tomorrow.

Well then, Carolyn is right,
you have lost your mind.

If that's how you see
it, that's your choice.

George, can't you see?

You are being manipulated !

Give me some credit !

I'm not an imbecile.

I know you're not !

This is MY decision !

I would like you at
the wedding tomorrow.

But if you can't be there to
support me, then so be it.

You can't marry her.

You don't love her.

- Love isn't everything.
- Of course it is.

You're young and
happily married.

I hope you never have to
understand what it means to...

.. be practical

It'll be a small wedding,
no pump and ceremony.

If you'd like to be there,
you'd be most welcome.

Goodnight, both of you.

We'll find a way, won't we?

We will.

I should never have let
you go through this.

And now, we are
apart, once again.

It's time, sorry.

Time?

- To take him downstairs.
- What for?

For the autopsy, so the
surgeon can determine..

No.

- It needs to be done.
- I don't care.

- I understand you're upset.
- You're NOT taking him.

I'm SO very sorry.

If there's anything I can do?

I lost him once before,
and I grieved for him.

I don't know how to
do it, a second time.

I can't even imagine.

No autopsy.

We're Jewish.

He needs to be buried
as soon as possible.

I'll let them know.

How will I find you now?

He isn't going through
with it, is he?

It seems that he is.

What are you going to do?

I don't know.

Seems we're not as in
control of life...

..as we'd like to think.

- Are we, mother?
- No.

But it's how we respond to
life's surprises, that counts.

I do hope that eventually, you'll
tell me what's bothering you.

One day, perhaps.

Darling, whatever it is...

.. have courage.

You've always been
such a brave woman.

More than I can say for myself.

Not so brave.

Of course you are.

More than you know !

I know he's in, I
have to see him.

One moment, please.

Sir Richard, Miss Bligh
is here to see you?

Yeah, alright.

He wants you to go in.

Good to see you, sit down.

Now, did you bring the proposal?

I think it's a bloody good idea.

I don't care about my proposal.

Well, what am I paying you for?

You're not, I resign !

Don't be such a dill.

You won't get away, with
what you did to me.

And what exactly is
it, you think I did?

I imagine, the police
will call it rape.

Hah, don't be such
a bloody child !

Excuse me !

Well, you invite me
into your apartment...

..drunk, wanton.

If you've changed your mind,
that's not my problem.

That's not what happened,
and you know it !

But you're hardly
the Virgin Mary,

I didn't do anything, you
haven't done before.

I will go to the police.

The press too, if I have to.

Who will believe you ?

Who will take your
word, against mine?

They'll call you a tramp.

Drag your name through the mud.

Ruin your brother's career
into the bargain, hmm?

Why don't you go
back to Inverness?

Back to your country doctor.

You're not gonna make it here.

Ash Park.

Good afternoon doctor Duncan.

I think he's just leaving,
I'll go and fetch him.

Mr. Bligh, a telephone call
for you, from Dr. Duncan.

I'm afraid, we really
don't have time.

Ah yes, tell him I'll call
him back, when I return.

After the wedding.
Yes, Sir.

Drive quickly, I cannot wait
to become the next Mrs. Bligh.

I call upon the
persons here present,

to witness that I,
George Robert Bligh,

take Regina Margareth Standish

to be my lawful, wedded wife.

I call upon the
persons here present,

to witness that I,

Regina Margareth Standish,

take George Robert Bligh

as my lawful, wedded husband.

Congratulations, I now
pronounce you man and wife.

Mr. and Mrs. Bligh.

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