UK Air Date: 26th July 1990
Writer: Anthony Ellis
Director: Russell Webb
The Fletchers redecorate Sally’s bedroom to make her feel like one of the family, but a surprise visitor spoils that feeling…
ROSS KEATING (JAMES GLEESON)
First episode. Sally’s uncle. Louise’s husband. Visited the Fletcher’s unannounced to inform a shocked Sally.
JACK (COLIN TAYLOR)
Old codger who bought Martin’s gym equipment for a song.
> Lance mentions that Colleen can return from Cairns now that the lies about Viv being Lance’s cousin can be put to rest.
Extended Summary
Martin is trying to sell his gym equipment for $1400 despite paying only $800. Steven apologises to Lance for getting him involved with Dodge.
Sally complains about the smell in her room as Pippa collects all of Dodge’s things together. Pippa tells Sally that they will have to take them down to the police station later.
Carly tells Ailsa Pippa is bottling all of her emotions up about Dodge. A song is played on the jukebox and on Lance & Martin’s radio. It is supposedly the song by Image although Lance, Martin and Marilyn don’t sing it. Martin has had a lot of calls about the gym set but no-one’s buying so he changes the price to $800 without telling Lance.
Pippa burns Dodge’s stuff. Steven tries to talk to her about it but she won’t. Sally is still complaining about the smell in her room so Steven suggests they paint it. Pippa reluctantly agrees.
Matt tries to go out with Viv but she tells him she’s not ready.
Morag visits Pippa. Pippa asks Morag how they would go about changing Sally’s name by deed poll. Morag tells her it’s quite easy.
Sally shows Carly and Ailsa the paint she has just bought with Steven. Steven apologises to Viv for the trouble he has caused with Dodge.
Pippa is ripping up Dodge’s posters from the wall when Steve and Sally walk in. She is feeling guilty because she is the one who wanted Dodge in the first place. Sally, Steven and Pippa all get ready to start painting.
Martin has found a buyer, but he doesn’t tell Lance how much he got talked down.
Sally’s room is halfway there. Sally is happy but she can’t sleep in there yet because of the fumes.
Viv walks into the Diner looking for Matt. She still likes Steven. Ailsa gets a call from Bobby on her snow trip with Narelle.
An old guy comes to pick up the gym equipment. The guy reveals to Lance that he’s only paying $200. Lance calls Martin a sucker!
The Fletchers have their dinner by candlelight. They toast to absent friends (Tom), Sally’s painted room, and Sally’s new name (not yet official). Sally’s uncle arrives on the Fletcher’s doorstep.
Trent Wursthorn