"Look, I dont get it!" Alex shouted through the receiver, "How could this happen? I mean that's my bank account... alright WAS my bank account! And how could someone take all my money, MY MONEY, without my permission!"
It was seven in the morning and he was talking on the phone for twenty minutes. Apparently someone had drawn all his money from his bank account. He was furious, crazy pacing back and forth in the room.
"So I'm broke now!... and you cant do anything! ...great! Thank you!"
He hung up the phone swearing under his breath, turned his head to stare at Shane, smiled nervously and spoke:
"I need to find a job immediately!"
Meanwhile at Killarney, Nick Ryan was preparing for a meeting with Vince Lavise, who had applied to buy the property for a high price. He was happy, he was sad.. He was confused and indecisive. Should he really sell the house? Was it a good decision to push Alex away? Was Vince a congruous choice for Killarney? Did he make a mistake by telling Alex all those things?
"No!" he talked to himself, "He left us! I cant pretend like none of this never ever happened!"
Things were not so good at Drovers either.
"What am I missing here!" Claire McLeod panicked throwing herself out of the stables, following the workmen. "You owe me an explanation!"
"Ma'am, we cant keep working for you. We've found a better job. We quit, sorry!" came the cold reply from one of the workers. Then they simply made their way away.
"Fine, just fine!" she smiled nervously, watching them go.
Becky was trying to calm Claire down.
"We'll find new workers, dont worry!" she said.
"You know we wont Becky!" Claire exploded, "No one wants to work for me, I dont know why but that's just the way it is. These men were the last one we could ever employ!"
"But there must be something we can do, or we'll lose the property!" Justin spoke.
"I wish there was..." Claire sighed, "I'll go talk to Nick."
"No, mum wait!" Justin demanded, "I'll go to town and try to find someone okay? Just wait till I get back.."
"Justin no!" she called behind him but he was way too gone already.
"This is nice.." Vince mouthed to himself looking around, studying every single detail in the large livingroom of Killarney.
"Dad used to repair the house every summer. It's well-kept and strong." Nick said walking behind him in the room.
"Seemingly it is." Vince replied, "Worth the fortune I will pay!"
"Yeah.." Nick smiled thoughtful.
Looking at the arrogant face of Vince Lavise reminded him how Alex hated that man. Thinking of the funny memories with Alex, Nick slightly smiled. And with a sudden decision he turned to face Vince.
"You know what Vince, I've changed my mind, I'm not selling it" he spoke.
"What?" Vince asked, smiling insolently, "You cannot find anyone to pay more!"
"I'm not selling, man!" Nick insisted, crossing his arms on his chest.
He wouldnt let Alex come and settle in there; but he wouldnt let the man who had won his brother's hate buy the property either. It wasnt right. Besides he couldnt stand seeing Sandra wander in the corridors of Killarney, no!
"You'll regret it.." Vince spoke furious, "Soon you'll be begging me to buy!"
"Have a nice day, Vince!" Nick smiled...
Alex was trying to figure out what he would do. Should he go? Should he stay? Everyting was getting to him. He need to get out of the hotel and breathe some fresh air. So he walked out. Looking around he saw Justin walking by, he seemed anxious.
"Hey Justin!" he called, walking to him.
"Hey you!" he replied back and kept walking. He didnt know if he should be talking to that man who didnt have a good impression on his family.
"Justin wait!" Alex called again, "What's wrong? Is everything okay?"
"Yeah yeah!" he evaded, "How about you?"
"Not good actually.." Alex tried to smile, "I'm officially broke! I need a job.."
All of a sudden Justin's face lit up. He had spent the whole day seeking for someone to work for Drovers and yet he couldnt find anyone. Now the man he had been looking for was standing in front of him. Was it a good idea? His mum would probably kill him but still it was worth to try.
"What!" Alex asked when he noticed the expression on Justin's face.
"You've just found a job man!" he smiled, "and a place to stay!"
