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Ric is released from the infirmary but as he makes his way back into the prison
yard, he spots Guard Jones chatting and laughing with Johnny. Ric is left convinced
that Guard Jones has been involved in the corruption all along. Ric contacts Alf
with the latest info and urges his Granddad to speak with the Governor. Alf does
so, but the outcome is not good as the Governor slams the accusations that his
guards are corrupt. Alf’s heart breaks as he reports back to Ric that things did
not go well. Hope is fading for poor Ric.
That is until, Matilda, Cassie and Lucas band together with an idea of their
own to help Ric. Dressed as a gang member, bearing the same tattoo, Lucas approaches
Guard Jones in the prison car park and advises he has an important message for
Johnny. Guard Jones is immediately alarmed by Lucas’ message that the person responsible
for Rocco’s murder is about to go to the police. Guard Jones races back inside
the prison to tell Johnny the news which leaves them both panicking.
Meanwhile, Cassie, Matilda and Lucas wait with baited breath for news from Ric
as to whether their plan has worked. Suddenly, the phone rings but Alf reaches
it first and is surprised by what Ric is telling him on the other end of the line.
Alf, Lucas, Cassie and Matilda race to the police station and urgently request
to speak to Peter – but will their breakthrough be enough to get Ric out of gaol?
Martha distractedly works away behind the bar – still struggling with her decision
to have an abortion. The moment is only made more awkward when the phone rings
and it is the clinic urging her to make a follow up appointment. Tony clocks her
agitation but leaves her to her own. Once out of sight, Martha reaches for a bottle
of whiskey and pours a glass. A short time later, Martha who’s now slightly tipsy,
backchats a customer. Tony arrives to witness the exchange but as he moves around
the counter, he spots the glass and immediately realises Martha has been drinking
on the job again. Busted! Tony tries to encourage Martha to open up – but Martha
covers the truth by insisting she is upset about Ric’s situation. Martha promises
it will never happen again. Tony accepts this and moves off. Martha breathes a
sigh of relief – her secret is still' safe…for now.
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