Nick's phone is ringing and he reaches across Tess to answer it. "Hello Nick Ryan yes yes we'll be right there. Tess, they think Dad's had a stroke they're bringing him into the hospital now."
Alex and Stevie are breathlessly lying beside the bed when there is loud knocking at the door and they hear Nick. "Alex! Stevie! Open the door."
Quickly Stevie moves into the bathroom and Alex grabs a towel to wrap around his waist. Nick is still banging on the door. "Nick what's wrong?"Alex asks. "Dad's had a stroke they're bringing him here to the hospital. Quickly get dressed".
Jodie and Kate are sitting down to Tacos "Oh these are yummy Kate but messy."Kate laughs and says "Yes there not something you'd eat on a first date."Jodie puts a piece of lettuce as if it's hanging from her teeth and says "No you don't think it would be appropriate dining Kate?"They crack up laughing and don't hear the back door.
Matt and Dave are standing at the door grinning at Jodie. Dave quips "Nice look Jodie."She quickly wipes her face. Kate asks "What are you doing here?" "Alex asked us to bring over post hole digger for you and we thought we'd stop for a beer."Dave replies grinning. Kate enquires "Have you eaten yet '?"Matt replies "No we haven't." "Sit down and I'll get you some tacos we made way too much because we're used to Stevie and Tess being here." "Great I'm starving!"Dave exclaims they all laugh when Jodie says "You're always hungry Dave."
As they move through the hospital Stevie is concerned about being there. Alex was adamant she come with him."You're my girlfriend and you belong with me. I don't give a shit what Harry or Sandra say. Nick and Tess agreed and will stand their ground if they have too." "Why is she here?"Sandra says the minute they arrive.
Alex looks angrily at her and says. "Don't start Sandra because you won't win!" Eventually they're allowed in to see Harry. As soon as they enter the room Sandra moves beside Harry kisses him and says "I'm sorry Harry I told Alex not to bring her here. " Before Harry responds Alex walks outside and returns a short time later with the Director of Nursing who says "Excuse me Miss Kinsella you have to leave."
Sandra looks shocked "But I belong here." Alex grins and says "Only family Sandra and you're not family. Is she Nick? Tess?" Nick and Tess both agree with Alex. Sandra is livid and says "Well she's not family!" pointing at Stevie. Alex puts his arm around Stevie and says. "She's my fiancée' Sandra and if you were family you'd know that now get out."
Nick and Tess grin at each other. Harry is very weak but manages to beg Alex to return to Kilarney and run it. Alex lays down the law. " Harry I'll do as you ask but Sandra will not be setting foot on the place while I'm there and if you ever make Stevie feel uncomfortable or are mean to her we'll both leave and I will never set foot on Kilarney again. Do you understand?"
Harry nods. Alex looks at Nick and winks. Nick smiles. They stay with Harry while the staff stabilizes him and run the tests that are needed. Alex leaves strict instructions that Sandra Kinsella is not to be allowed in under any circumstances.
Nick is waiting for Tess as she has a bathroom stop outside Stevie is not happy. "Alex you just bullied your Father when he's so sick. That is not right." Alex grins at her and says "I thought you'd be cross about the Fiancé' part not Harry."
She grins at him and says. "I was a shocked about that part." He kisses her and says "So you're going to marry me Stevie?" She smiles and says. "I might one day if you behave yourself." He hugs her and whispers "But I thought you liked me better when I don't behave myself." She giggles as Tess and Nick join them.
"I'm starving pub meals are finished. What are we going to eat?" Nick asks. Stevie says "Pizza!" Tess grins "Yeah Pizza and beer." They head off to find a pizza shop.
Back on Drover's they've had a great night and had way too much beer for the boys to drive back to Wilgul. Kate has gone outside to feed the orphaned goats and Dave had volunteered to help.
"There you go little fellow. I'm a bit late tonight." Kate says as she feeds the last kid. Dave stands watching her. She stands turns and says "That's it all done. Thanks for your help Dave." He grins at her.
She gets nervous and fidgets with her hair and asks. "Have I got something in my hair? " He steps towards her and bends and kisses her very softly. As he steps back he takes a piece of straw from her hair and says "Yes you have."
He waits looking at her she grins and says "So have you." She reaches up around his neck and returns his kiss.
Jodie and Matt are sitting playing cards when Kate and Dave come back inside. "Do you two want to play cards?" Matt asks. Dave says "Yeah sounds like fun." As they sit Jodie says "Kate you've got hay in your hair." Kate says "Oh do I?" Dave tries not to smile.