Final Week

Quotes from Past Weeks

　July 30th- August 3rd, 2001

At the garage Drew is talking to his mum

Drew: {Phone} These days I don't think you can check your partner's immunization record... well I'm sure Libby-... yeah ok I'll ask Susan alright?... Ok!... Listen mum, Lou just arrived, he gets a little funny when he sees that I'm not working... money grabber is a bit harsh mum... alright I'll see ya

Lou: I'm a good patron and you know it. You have to be able to have to give and-

Drew: Don't give me theory I don't need. What do you know about rubella? 

Lou: Libby's not down with that is she?

Drew: No, mum's just paranoid that she might not be immunized

Lou: Well, you better find out quick mate. In the mean time keep away from small children with wild illnesses. 

Drew: Now, there's a challenge. "Hey kid! You got an undiagnosed wild illness?"

Lou: Use your common sense! She's ok though is she? All's well with the good ship to go?

Drew: The good ship? Lou, yes she's fine

Lou: Is she eating well? 

Drew: Thank you!

Lou: Oh, by the way, have you any idea what Harold and Dione are up to?

Drew: You mean the affair they're having 

Lou: Ha ha. They're up to something, I think it's got to do with the fishing competition but Harold can't kill fish so I can't figure it.

Drew: Listen how about focusing on when me, Darcy and Tess are going to learn how to cast a fly. I don't want to be completely useless up there

Lou: Well, I think you and Tess may need some practice but Darcy seems pretty confident

Libby visits no.30

Dione: Hello!

Libby: Hi

Dione: Now Lib you're going to have to lay off the hamburgers {Indicates to her stomach}

Libby: {Laughs} Very funny! 

Dione: Come in, you want a cuppa?

Libby: That's a tricky question. See, I'm off coffee, tea has caffeine in it, hot chocolate has too much sugar in it, white death is what my witty father calls it, any herbal tea that doesn't taste like bark or mud?

Dione: Yes... sure... you sit down and put your feet up. It keeps the circulation keep going back to the heart so you don't get-

Libby: Puffy ankles? Yeah, I know and why do I know? Because as a pregnant woman I am now apparently an open target to all sorts of advice at any time from absolutely anyone.

Dione: Oh... how about the weather?

Libby: I'm sorry I'm not having a go. It's just two mothers in my life are more focused on me than I am.

Dione: Just smile and keep them happy. It'll pay off later one when you need instant baby sitters

Libby: Very true. Oh, here's your mail by the way {Hands Dione the mail}

Dione: Oh! That's early

Back at no.30

Libby: Actually you know this household cleaner thing? It could be my perfect excuse to get Drew to do the cleaning from now on.

Dione: You need to avoid all the really harsh stuff. How far along are you?

Libby: About 15 weeks

Dione: Oohh! Only 25 to go!

Libby: Seems like a lifetime!

Dione: You know, you need to start preparing now. You've got to get fit, a good diet, you've got to start going to antenatal classes

Libby: See? You're doing it too!

Dione: You need to get some really enormous clothes, you've got to do some regular exercise and you have to look out for stretch marks

Later at no. 30

Libby: What's wrong?

Dione: {Looking at the mail} $482.49 worth of phone calls

Libby: What? That'd be a year's worth for us

Dione: Yeah! Two words for you- Felicity Scully

Libby: Not your problem anymore

Dione: Yeah, thank goodness

Libby: Joel's going to be ahh... how should I say it? A bit peeved when he finds out Felicity's moved home?

Dione: Yes, he'll spit. Of course, he'll totally blame me

Libby: Just blame Toadie, Toadie will blame you and by the time Joel works it out, you can move onto the next share house disaster

Dione: So married, so smugged

Libby: What can I say, I've found the perfect man

Dione: So have I and believe me I'm trying to convince me to take me out of this place

Libby: {Someone knocks} I'll get it, got to get going anyway. Got to finish my latest assignment. "Specialist reporting in research methods"

Dione: Hey, do me a favour, if it's Joel, cough twice

Libby: Sure

Dione: Seeya

Libby: Seeya {Goes and opens the door. It's Darcy who is out of breath} Hi

Darcy: Hi Libby

Libby: Do I have to do the home removal or something?

Darcy: No

Libby: Thanks for lunch Dee

Dione: Bye!

At the garage Drew is on the phone with Aunt Minnie

Drew: {Phone} We've hard three ultrasounds so far due to her circumstances...no, you certainly couldn't see what sex it was, not for about 20 weeks, it's just a blob really... Ahhh, I'm not sure if they do copies, it's not exactly a family portrait... Listen Aunt Minnie, I have to go, my partner's here {Hangs up}

Lou: On the phone again I see

Harold: His back's playing up

Lou: My back is playing up, down and side ways. Right now it's playing heavy metal...

Harold: Couldn't even drive you know

Drew: You need to see a quack

Drew arrives back home but can't see Libby

Drew: Hi

Libby: Hi {Comes up from below the cupboards}

Drew: So this is nesting is it?

Libby: No, I'm not cleaning, I'm biffing

Drew: Oh of course, why would you want to throw away all the cleaning products

Libby: No, not all. I looked these ones up on the net, they're toxic as 

Drew: They're unpopular with bacteria, that's for sure

Libby: Like you'd know. When was the last time you cleaned the bathroom?

Drew: Recently, it was very recently

Libby: No, I think the correct answer would be 1997

Drew: Now, I think you're exaggerating a bit there

Libby: Whatever, your mum and my mum are freaking out

Drew: They wouldn't be getting to you would they?

Libby: Hey, if you want to do the cleaning I'll let you

Drew: Well, actually I've got a better idea. How about I take a shower and I'll make us a fresh bazzle pasta

Libby: Yum! {Pash} That'd be good actually, nothing dodgy

Drew: Actually why don't we make dinner wait a while {Pash but someone knocks}

Libby: Hold that thought, I'll get rid of whoever that is

Susan: Hello that's a good look!

Libby: Hi mum

Susan: I won't stay but I just thought you'd like a break from cooking so I've made you a nice big party lane casserole

At the garage

Drew: The rumours actually true then

Matt: What rumours?

Drew: Elvis- he's alive and well and he's hiding out in Erinsborough

Matt: Well, I don't know I've never met Elvis

Drew: I don't know, go and chuck his number. How about one of those ones? Do Heart break hotel

Matt: I'm not a performer mate, it's no joke I'm telling you.. I'm dying!

Drew: That's just a confidence thing, it'll come

Matt: Yeah, it will have to. The pub's a help but it's not a great living. I mean, I just need a bit more ready cash you know?

Drew: Is this a temporary thing? Cause I can spot you a few bucks if you like

Matt: Nah! I'm not going to take any money from a expectant father. Besides I need something a bit more regular, I want to try and contribute a bit more on the home front

Drew: Things a bit tight, are they?

Matt: Well, there's food in the fridge, don't get me wrong but we're just watching out for this right now, that's all

Drew: Surviving on a single wage seems to be getting tough. Is that why you haven't got your van fixed yet?

Matt: It seems to be slipping down in the list of priorities

{Steph arrives}

Drew: Oh hello!

Steph: Hello, waiting on a delivery?

Drew: You're early

Steph: We try to please. Hi Matt

Drew: If this keeps up I'll have to give your big boss a call and-

Steph: Don't bother, I'm hardly speaking to him

Drew: What's happened?

Steph: Well! For the start, he had me sacking people right? Then we don't have enough help and guess what? I have to employ a part timer. I mean, HELLO?! Guess why the work load built up in the first place!

Matt: So there are part time jobs going at Morco?

Steph: There is actually, you interested?

Matt: Yeah, I'm interested

Steph: Oh! I'm doing interviews today and I should be back there around 10

Matt: Alright, I'll be there

Steph: Cool alright! Hey, seeya!

Drew: Seeya

At the flat, Drew is on the phone with his mother while talking to Libby at the same time

Libby: I won't be home until 11:30, then I've got to go into uni until 3.

Drew: {To Libby} Ahh, ok... {To Rose} Well, she's been doing that... ok, I'll make sure see does... {To Libby} So you'll be back at three then?

Libby: No, then I've got to go into the newspaper for a while

Drew: {To Libby} Oh ok... {To Rose} Mum, you're probably right, you're probably right... {To Libby} Lib, what about popping past at lunch time?

Libby: If I've got time, yeah

Drew: {To Libby} Lib, you're doing too much

Libby: There is one thing you can do for me... Post these bills

Drew: {To Libby} Sure, sure, sure. Pass them over, thanks... {To Rose} No, I was listening... yeah mum you were talking about... you were talking about... {Drew tries to think and Libby laughs} no, no, no, I was paying attention, you were talking about Audrey... Yes we are taking her to puppy school... No Lib doesn't have to because I'm doing all the cleaning... Yes the chemicals of course, of course... Mum I've got to go alright? Alright, I'll talk to you soon, ok bye {Hangs up}

Libby: Poor Drew, you know she means well

Drew: Mother's always do

Libby: Yeah, she loves you... So do I

At the coffee shop

Libby: Hello, I've got come to pick up my toasted sandwiches

Harold: Toasting as we speak

Susan: Hello, just the person I wanted to see

Libby: Hey mum

Susan: I saw your article in the paper about child welfare

Libby: Turned out well didn't it? I'd like a bit more space but what do you think?

Susan: I think you shouldn't have written it in the first place

Libby: Why not?

Susan: Because you took what I told you about the Hancocks and turned it into a story without asking

Libby: Yeah, that's right. It's like what I did with Lance and the quiz show and Toadie and the court case. It's journalism

Susan: Evan doesn't see it that way. He feels we have betrayed his confidence

Libby: But who knows it was them, I was very careful not to use names

Susan: I still think you shouldn't have done it and I shouldn't have said anything to you, It's my fault, a big mouth.

Libby: I'm sorry if I've embarrassed you

Susan: Your dad is probably right, it's tomorrow's fish and chips wrapping isn't it?

Libby: Careful! That's my life's work you're talking about. Seriously, I'm sorry if I've caused you any problems between you and Evan

Susan: Believe me, it doesn't take much... hey, can you join me I've got an hour to spare and I got to talk to you about the prenatal class. You should decides which ones you want to go to, time's moving!

Libby: Yeah I know

Susan: So?

Libby: So sorry, no can do. I'm not sulking it's just that I promised to take this over to Drew and I've got to be at uni in 45 minutes

Susan: Well, you're not rushing around again are you?

Libby: No, but after uni I do have to finish a coloured piece for tomorrow's paper

Susan: What about I call into the flat after work, about 7ish?

Libby: Yep

Susan: Take it easy

At the garage

Lou: When did Evan want this wreck by?

Drew: He didn't say. Said to work on it when I can

Lou: That's new... unless there's something I don't know. You stuck a deal with him?

Drew: Maybe just a little one

Lou: Drew I thought we'd agreed, no more mates rates. It's a short way to bankruptcy

Drew: This is a one off

Lou: They all are, aren't they? You go doing deals for friends you'll be amazed at how many friends you've suddenly got

Drew: Well, this is different. Can you keep something on your hat?

Lou: Yeah you have me- soul of discretion

Drew: The Hancocks are a bit strap of cash at the moment

Lou: Oh yes, yes, yes that kid and the earrings hey. That must have set them back a bit, Ok the guys no scrooge, do what it costs please... just this once. Hi Libby!

Libby: Hi ya!

Drew: Hey

Libby: Here's lunch

Drew: Oh thank you

Libby: How's it going?

Drew: Yeah it's good, do you want a cup of tea?

Libby: No sorry, uni calls. I just saw mum, she's going to pop in tonight

Drew: Again?

Libby: Over doing it a bit isn't she?

Drew: A bit! Maybe you can give her a hint

Libby: Yeah, I suppose. Tell you what, I will if you will. I'll talk to mum if you deal with Rose. Deal?

Drew: It's a deal

At night at the flat Drew and Libby are cooking when someone knocks on the door

Drew: I'll get it {It's Susan} Hello!

Susan: Hello, it's only me. I haven't come at a bad time have I?

Drew: No, we're expecting you. Actually it's just the right time, I might slip down to the pub, there's something I want to talk to Lou about

Libby: Yeah right ok, that's a good idea. Actually, can you get some milk while you're at it?

Drew: Cool sure. Be back for dinner ok? Perhaps Susan can help you with the veg prep

{Drew leaves}

Susan: The veg prep?

Libby: His idea of a joke. It's just you seem to have a keen interest in vegetables... why don't you sit down? I'm glad you've come over, there's something I want to talk to you about

Susan: Yes! Prenatal classes, don't worry I've got all the information here. Now Libby, I know what you're going to say, that you're perfectly happy with the local classes. Yes they do have their advantages. It's good to get to know all the other mums to be in the area because goodness knows who you'll be spending time with once the baby is born

Libby: Mum, it's not what I want to talk to you about

At the pub

Drew: I don't envy her. I mean how are you suppose to tell your mum to leave you alone. Especially when she cares so much about you!

Lou: Yeah, it's a tough one alright. Some parents can come along a bit too strong you know

Back at the flat

Susan: Of course the medical name is mush brain {Laughs} and it gets much worse once the baby's born

Libby: Great

Susan: It just goes along with being pregnant like morning sickness, or strange cravings. Which reminds me, are you getting enough folic acid? Folic acid is very important.

Libby: Yes, I know that, I'm taking my tablets

Susan: You won't forget will you?

Libby: No I won't, I'm rattling with them

Susan: Oh Libby! There's this video I want to get for you

Libby: Yeah? What's it about

Susan: Perspectives on pregnancy

Libby: Well, rosy! 

Susan: Oh! And another thing- stretch marks!

Libby: Stretch marks?

Susan: Stretch marks! I'm not kidding they're such a nuisance afterwards but I've been reading about this new all natural skin care range and they've got some oil made from almonds. It's suppose to be terrific. I thought maybe on the weekend we could go shopping and have a look and if there's time, have a little peep at baby wear

Libby: Already?

Susan: I know it's a little soon but it doesn't hurt to see

Libby: No mum, will you stop please? This is too much! Now, I've had it up to hear with oils and pills and most of all with advice. Will you just back off please?

At the coffee shop

Drew: Speaking of time, I think it's safe for me to go home now

Harold: Safe? That sounds mysterious. What Problems?

Drew: No no, just mothers and mothers to be. Susan, she's been on Libby's back about the pregnancy. Libby's just asking for a bit of space

Harold: Really?

Drew: Susan means well, it's just she's been bopping around with all these advice, it gets a bit much

Harold: Yeah but surely it's good advice. Susan's such a sensible person

Drew: It is but...

Harold: No really... I'm a little surprised at the two of you. Surely you can tell the difference between meddling and caring love advice 

Lou: Come on Harold, mother in law is a mother in law. That's why there's so many jokes about them. Anyway too much love can be suffocating

Drew: You're right Harold, you're absolutely right. It's just the pregnancy seems to automatically make you public property

Harold: I'm sure other young couples facing their first pregnancy will only be too please for the care and love that Susan's offering

Drew: That's true... perhaps I've still got time to stop her

At the flat, Susan is hugging Libby with tears in her eyes

Susan: It's just that you're my daughter and I love you and now I feel like I'm emotionally blackmailing you, I shouldn't have come

Libby: Mum! I wanted you to come!

Susan: Libby, it's alright really

Libby: Mum, I'm always grateful for your advice, you know that. It's just lately, we just feel a bit swamped and it's not just you and dad

Susan: I know, I know {Drew arrives back} Drew, I'm just going

Drew: Susan, no, no I just wanted to say-

Susan: No, no please don't. I've told Libby, it's fine I completely understand. I'll see you later

Drew: Ahh... {Susan leaves} You told her

Libby: Oh yeah, I told her. I told her to back off and she was really hurt. I should have kept my big mouth shut

Drew: Hey, hey, hey {Drew comforts her}

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