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Magic Moments > 2000 > Amy's Departure Episode 3492

Written by Ian Coughlan, Directed by Cath Roden

Anne and Amy sit on the sofa and reminisce about when they used to be just schoolkids - now Amy's pregnant and getting married and Anne doesn't even get to catch the bouquet. Joel agrees with Dione to them going on a double date with Toadie and Carrie...

Anne arrives at Number 30 and asks Toadie and Joel if they can have farewell cocktails for Amy at their place. Toadie explains that they've got a hot double date tonight - although Joel seems awkward about this. Anne explains that Amy has to be at the airport by 7pm, so they'll have plenty of time for their date. Toadie then decides to invite Dione and Carrie to the pool party, leaving Joel looking worried. Lance walks in and Anne tells him about the farewell for Amy, but Lance says he has things to do. Anne explains that Damien won't be there, but Lance still thinks it'll be awkward. Anne tells Lance that this is going to be the last time he sees Amy for quite a while, so he agrees to think about it. Anne takes that as a 'yes' then talks Toadie into handing over money for alcohol by convincing him that his date won't be too impressed if she has to drink water.

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Lou arrives to drop Lolly off at school and runs into Merridy. Lou gives her a shop-bought cake for the cake sale and she comments that home-made ones generally sell better. He tells her to throw the box away. He tells her he's had some ideas for fundraising, and she asks him if he'd like to man one of the stalls. He agrees after she flatters his salesmanship. Lou comments that he's worried that Lolly isn't as advanced as she should be, and Merridy explains that they need to wait a week or two to teach quantum physics, otherwise they end up rushing through differential calculus. Lou realises she's having a dig at him.

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At Number 30, Toadie is trying to think up a theme for the party until Lance comments that the theme is 'my ex-girlfriend tripping off to Fiji to get married to the father of her child.' Joel and Toadie realise Lance isn't coping as well as he's making out. Toadie has a brainwave - to borrow the Tropicana stuff from the 'Pear Passion' promotion. Joel is also in a bad mood and goes off for a run - leaving Toadie asking for Lance's help and wondering what's wrong with everyone.

Amy is at Number 32, showing Anne her wedding outfit. Anne thinks it's lovely, but Amy's worried that she won't fit into it by the wedding day. Anne confirms that Amy will be there for drinks at number thirty and Amy says she hopes it'll just be close friends. Anne says it will, apart from a few strangers who her close friends are trying to crack onto. Libby arrives and is very impressed with Amy's outfit. Libby says goodbye and she'll really miss having her around. Anne then asks Libby to the cocktails that afternoon and Libby accepts. She comments to Anne that with her boyfriend and best mate leaving town, she'd better hope there's something good on telly. Libby also mentions that she and Steph are trying to arrange a regular girl's night out, Tess has already agreed, and Anne does too.

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Lou is attempting to sell cakes outside the pub. Joel arrives after running by and Lou talks him into buying a cake, although Joel has no money. Joel asks about borrowing the tropicana stuff for the party, then Merridy walks up and Lou tries to convince her that he's just sold Joel a cake. Joel is confused, but Lou points him in the direction of the promotional stuff. Merridy comments that he hasn't sold much, but he says it's not very good quality. She says that that's why she thought he'd be able to sell it.

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Inside the pub, Libby and Drew are having lunch and she mentions the party at Number 30. Drew then tells Libby about his Great Aunt Minnie, who's back in town and really wants to meet her. Drew explains that Minnie is a bit bossy and likes to talk a lot.

Lou is doing great business with the cakes when Joel appears with the tropicana stuff and runs off. Amy is watching Lou when Lance walks up. He explains that he's out shopping for the party and Amy tells him not to go to any trouble. He spots her ring and asks to have a look ' he says he likes it and she asks him to call by her farewell party. He promises that he'll see what he can do.

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The backyard at Number 30 is ready for the party and Joel is trying to blow up pool toys when Carrie arrives asking why he's trying to arrange double dates. Joel explains it was Dione's idea and Carrie is furious, explaining that she's not interested in Toadie - and Joel should really know why. Anne and Lance appear with food and sense the awkwardness, so they go inside. Joel asks Carrie to stay for a drink, and goes on to explain about the party.

Inside, Anne and Lance comment about the scene they just witnessed, then Lance decides to make his famous 'Souva Sunset' cocktail. Anne tells him he's handling things well, then he says he thought that the ring was tacky. Anne explains that it wasn't, but it's very healthy for him to think that. Toadie arrives with ice, and rushes outside when he hears that Carrie is there.

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Meanwhile, Carrie is telling Joel that she won't stay and to apologise to Toadie for her. Then Toadie appears and tells Joel to get Carrie a drink, commenting that it was great of her to come. Dione then arrives and is surprised to see Carrie. Carrie wants to talk to Dione, but Toadie says there'll be plenty of time for talking later.

Drew tells Lou about his Aunt Minnie arriving and that she's not as harmless as she sounds - when she wants to have dinner, you drop everything to be there. Lou tells Drew about the cake stall and that he's glad he didn't look like a fool in front of Merridy. Merridy then arrives and Lou goes to get her a drink.

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Lance and Toadie are attempting to make cocktails, while Carrie drags Dione off and asks why she tried to set her up with Joel's friends. Dione apologises and tells Carrie to lighten up before she ruins the party, they go back in and Toadie gives them cocktails. Carrie tries to leave, but is talked into staying and they all head off outside.

Merridy explains to Lou that she was impressed with his sales, but wishes he could have managed it without convincing everyone that the school is a financial basket-case and that she's been talking to concerned parents all afternoon. Merridy tells Lou that he isn't even aware how good he is at lying anymore, and that he's very good at dishing it out. They agree to start over with each other.

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Carrie once again tries to leave, but Toadie tells her that they're going to remember all of Amy's classic moments. Amy then walks in - 'the star is here' - and Toadie tells her about the 'Amy roast'. Toadie mentions jelly wrestling and Amy tries to leave, but is stopped by Libby and Drew, who say their farewells. Toadie remembers when Amy got Lance dressed up in ballroom dancing gear. Lance gets a phonecall and it's Damien, so Amy comes running outside. Anne's favourite Amy moment is when she told Susan that she had to be school captain because she was like Miss Venezuela. Amy gets off the phone and explains that the plane's been delayed for a couple of hours.

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Libby and Drew are at Number 28, and Drew explains that Aunt Minnie is very old-fashioned. He goes on to explain about the Kirk family quilt and that Libby has to add a couple of panels to it. Libby is worried that her sewing skills are being checked out.

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Everyone is tidying up after the party and Amy mentions that the Miss Venezuela thing wasn't even that funny. Amy mentions that Miss World is the most important competition in the world. Lance walks in and shares an awkward glance with Amy, then Dione says she and Carrie are going to the pub. Joel says he'll wait until they've seen Amy off. Dione wishes Amy good luck. Toadie asks Joel if he's even interested in this date, but then they hear the taxi outside. Everyone starts to cheer and Toadie tells them to save the real emotions until they get outside. As they go, Lance wanders into the kitchen.

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At the front door, Anne wishes Amy luck with the wedding. Joel and Toadie carry Amy's cases out while Amy goes back in to find Lance. She sees him standing in the kitchen and asks whether he was going to say goodbye. She hopes they'll still be friends and apologises for hurting him and that things didn't work out. He says that he always knew she was too good to be true, especially for a guy like him. She says that's what she saw in him - he's so much better than he thinks and has a lot to give the right person. He says he'll hang on to the fact that they'll always be each other's first love - even if they both live to be 100.

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The taxi sounds its horn again and Amy goes. Lance follows and stands on the porch - 'Bye Amy. Be happy'.

Notes: Amy's final words were "I'm gonna miss you."

Summary by Steve. Captures by Karl

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