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Magic Moments
> 2024
> David's Death: Part One
Episode 8982
Written
by Jessica Paine, Directed
by Eugenie Muggleton, Produced
by Andrew Thompson
10: 31/01/24, Amazon Freevee: 31/01/24
Cara reminds Chelsea that not everything is about her... David and Aaron decide that they want to buy no. 32 back and approach Leo about it... Nicolette
confirms that Sasha wasn't imagining her feelings for him... Nicolette tells Sasha that he needs to speak to Veronica... Veronica sees Nicolette and Sasha
hugging and finds the booking for the short break that Nicolette is taking... David tells Paul that he's been informed that Chelsea might have an agenda -
Paul thanks him...
Paul and Chelsea walk into The Waterhole for their dinner together, both complimenting each other. She goes over to the bar and orders a bottle of their
most expensive champagne, telling Wendy to put it on Paul's tab.
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At no. 22, Aaron and David have broken the news to Jane and Sam that they're planning to buy back no. 32. Jane says that, if they have to move out, at
least they'll only be over the road, with Sam adding that she'll visit all the time. They wonder if Nicolette will want to move with them, just as she walks
in the door. Nicolette assumes that Byron has already told them all about Sasha's surprise visit, but David confirms that they knew nothing about it.
Nicolette explains that they had a chat and he's agreed to speak to Veronica properly. Aaron wonders why he came all this way and Nicolette quickly explains
that he needed closure, which she gave him. Jane thinks that this all sounds very positive and that they can go on their short break without it hanging over
them. Nicolette then asks what they wanted to talk to her about...
Back at The Waterhole, Wendy is taking the plates away and Paul tells her to put it all on his tab. Chelsea thanks him and says that the next one is on her.
Once they're alone again, Chelsea says that she has always regretted not learning to play chess, so Paul says that he'd be happy to teach her some moves. As
the flirting gets more heated, they're interrupted by Paul's phone ringing, and he says that he has to go and deal with some urgent business at the hotel.
He thanks her for a lovely evening and leaves, and she looks irritated at having her night cut short.
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At no. 30, a crabby Chelsea returns to find Remi and Cara lying on the couch together. Remi asks if 'Operation Gold-digger' was a bust, and Cara tells her
off. Chelsea says that she could do without the commentary from 'the cheap seats of smug coupledom' and adds that they have no idea how difficult it is to
be single out there. As Remi and Chelsea start bickering again, Cara tries to stop them, but Chelsea accuses them of settling for each other and says that
she won't be doing that. As she walks out, Remi is annoyed but Cara looks disbelieving at what her sister has just said.
The next morning, at the penthouse, Paul finds Leo helping Abigail to pack for her sleepover at 24 Ramsay Street. He tells her not to forget her togs, and
Leo says that Krista already reminded them, surprised when Paul doesn't react to the mention of Krista's name. He says that it's far too nice a morning for
sniping, and Leo wonders if his good mood is because of his date with Chelsea. Paul says that it was a good date, but something else happened before that -
David passed on Remi's warning about her. He's pleased that David cared enough to do that, and hopes that it might be the beginning of them talking again.
He adds that he's under no illusions about Chelsea and her true motives, but he's enjoying having fun with her.
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In the Lassiters car park, Jane is telling Abigail and Isla how much fun they're all going to have together. Nicolette says that she's packed some drinks
to celebrate them all moving back to no. 32, and David tells Isla that this means she'll be getting her old bedroom back. Aaron sees an eyelash on Isla's
cheek and they blow it away and make a wish, with David saying that he wished for lots more time like this, with friends and family. As they all leave,
Jane, Isla and Abigail wave goodbye, and Paul watches from a distance and smiles.
The group arrive at the holiday home and stand outside, enjoying the peace and quiet of the countryside. Nicolette says that she's sorry to all of them for
dragging them into her mess with Veronica, then says that she's going to grab the best bedroom. As she rushes inside, with Aaron closely following, Veronica
is standing up on the balcony, watching and listening.
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At no. 30, Cara arrives back and asks Remi if Chelsea is home. Remi says that she's gone to the gym, then Cara breaks the news that she's going to ask her
sister to leave. Remi is taken aback, and tells her wife not to do that on her account, but Cara says that it'll be best for everyone. She says that she
doesn't want Chelsea's 'flexible interpretation of right and wrong' rubbing off on Dex and JJ. She says that she also hates the way that Chelsea's presence
is making her and Remi bicker all the time, adding that she's never felt like she's settling by being with Remi. Remi thanks her for saying all of that,
but wonders if she's going to chicken out before she asks Chelsea to leave, as she might find it harder than she thinks.
Back at the holiday home, Aaron feigns surprise when Krista explains that she can't have the soft cheeses because she's pregnant. Nicolette, however,
is delighted with the news. She asks about the father, and Krista says that, as far as she's concerned, the baby doesn't have one. Leo and Krista go to
check out the bedrooms, and once Nicolette leaves the kitchen too, David and Aaron follow her and explain that they've been discussing the idea of having
another baby - and they wondered if Nic would be interested. She smiles and says that she'd be open to a conversation and is just relieved that they'd be
willing to consider her after her 'latest round of chaos'. They all hug and raise a toast to babies - however they come into the world.
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Back at no. 30, Chelsea walks in, with Cara and Remi preparing to have a chat with her. As Chelsea complains about them not having a gym at home, and
snarkily asks if they're planning another night at home in front of the TV, Cara explains that they think it's time for her to leave. She implies that
it's Remi's idea, but Cara says that it's her decision and Chelsea tells them that they've been more than generous, but she'll need a day to work out
her next move. She then asks Remi if she's happy - Remi insists that this is nothing to do with her, but Chelsea suggests that Cara has been manipulated,
as she'd never throw her own sister out like this. Chelsea is left lost for words as Cara tells her that this was all her idea.
Leo and Krista, trying to get some time alone, say that they're going for a walk. Aaron fails to take the hint, and announces that he and David will join
them. Nicolette decides to stay behind and enjoy some peace and quiet on her own, but she then hears a noise. She calls out to see if the others have come
back, but nobody answers so she goes for a look around. She finds a door upstairs that's been left open and is banging in the breeze, so she closes it. She
then heads back downstairs to the sofa, unaware that Veronica is in the house.
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At Harolds, Paul walks in and is greeted by Chelsea, who asks if he managed to sort out the work crisis. He says that it's all sorted and Chelsea
admits that she wishes that she could say the same, as it appears that her luck has run out. Paul tells her that she needs to make her own luck, and
that sometimes problems are just opportunities in disguise. Returning to their chess chat from earlier, he says that Chelsea can either be a player or
a pawn. She suggests that he buy her a coffee and they can discuss it further, but they're interrupted by Andrew, who asks if he can have a word with
Paul. Paul then leaves with Andrew, and Chelsea smiles to herself.
At the holiday home, Nicolette hears noises again. She goes for another look around, making herself jump as she walks into the bathroom and sees her
reflection in the mirror. When she returns to the sofa, she's stunned to find Veronica standing in front of her.
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Out on their bush walk, David and Aaron finally realise that Krista and Leo wanted some time alone, so they leave them to it.
Meanwhile, Veronica is demanding to know where Sasha is. She says that she saw them leaving together for their 'dirty weekend' but Nicolette insists
that she's mistaken. Veronica won't listen and she starts calling out Sasha's name.
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David and Aaron are pleased that Leo and Krista seem so happy together, and David says that they deserve it. Aaron then takes David in his arms and
says that they deserve some happiness too, and there's no need to rush back to the house.
Nicolette continues to insist that Sasha isn't with her, but Veronica says that she must know where he is, as she's met up with him twice.
Nicolette says that she only met with Sasha to try and get him to speak to Veronica, then she tries to grab her phone to call for help, but
Veronica gets to it first, so Nic suggests that she call Sasha and confirm that he isn't there.
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Leo and Krista are lying on the grass, glad that they've finally got some time alone. Krista says that it's really beautiful there and they're
about to kiss when Eden appears.
Sam gets into the lift at Lassiters and tells Paul that they've got a code 5. Paul says that difficult customers never take a day off, and he
tells Sam to go back to reception while he deals with it.
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Paul knocks on the door of one of the rooms, only for Chelsea to answer. He asks when she checked in, and she says that it was around the time
that she noticed how much attention he gives to work problems. She adds that she doesn't like waiting for what she wants, before kissing him and
pulling him into the room with her, as he puts the 'Do Not Disturb' sign on the door.
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Krista is horrified to see Eden, wondering why she wasn't told that he was out of jail. He then asks her why she didn't tell him that she was
pregnant. She asks how he knows, and he says that she shouldn't be doing drugs if she's pregnant. Leo then realises that Eden had something to
do with Krista's drink being spiked at New Year. Eden just looks at him, then tells Krista that she's leaving. He tries to drag her away but a
fight breaks out between him and Leo and, hearing Krista's screams, Aaron and David come running. David sees Eden about to attack Leo with a rock
and launches himself at him, causing him and Eden to fall down an embankment, as Aaron watches on in horror.
Featured Regular Characters: Paul Robinson, Wendy Rodwell, Andrew Rodwell, Jane Harris, Sam Young, David Tanaka, Aaron Brennan, Isla Tanaka-Brennan, Krista Sinclair,
Leo Tanaka, Nicolette Stone, Abigail Tanaka, Remi Varga-Murphy, Cara Varga-Murphy
Guest Cast:
Viva Bianca as Chelsea Murphy,
Costa D'Angelo as Eden Shaw,
Ellen Grimshaw as Veronica McLain
Trivia Notes
• Chelsea is staying in room number 505
Summary
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