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Episode Summaries > 2013 > Episode 6725

Written by Chris Phillips, Directed by Fiona Banks, Produced by Alan Hardy

Channel Eleven: 06/09/13, Channel 5: 04/10/13

Recap
• Mason asks Bailey to help him access Robbo's laptop
• Hudson tells Chris that he's no longer passionate about swimming
• Karl worries about Georgia taking so much time off work
• Toadie is upset to learn that Lucas didn't come forward sooner
• Jack declares that the radio station will reopen
• The radio broadcasts begin with a treasure hunt
• Mason suggests that he and Kate should have a baby

No 32 - Mason and Bailey's Bedroom: Kate is astonished, but Mason thinks that it makes perfect sense. He admits that he hasn't thought it through properly, but says that if she has such a small chance of conceiving, then they should start trying now. He leans in to kiss her, but she stops him and says that they've only been together for a short time. They're interrupted by Lou, knocking on the door, looking for Bailey. He realises what he's interrupted and he apologises, but Kate uses the opportunity to leave.

Charlie's: Kate has told Georgia about Mason's baby suggestion - she says that, even if she didn't have such a small chance, she still wouldn't be considering having a baby at the moment - and she doesn't think that Mason really wants one either. Georgia says that it seems very impulsive, but it shows that Mason loves Kate. Kate wonders what it says about Mason, that he would think this could solve all of their problems, but Georgia suggests that she doesn't judge him too harshly, and tries to talk things through with him.

No 30 - Lounge: Toadie is working on his case, and is about to leave for the office, but Sonya suggests that he should take a break from it all, and have an afternoon with her. She says that she just has to go to Lassiter's, to run a few errands, but will meet him there in half an hour so they can join in the treasure hunt.

Harold's Store: Josh is amazed, having heard what the prize is, and tells Jack that he's being very generous. Jack is just pleased that everyone is having fun - then Lauren comes over, trying to get some more information about where the treasure is buried, but he won't tell her anything. He suggests to Josh that it's time for Amber to reveal the second part of the clue, so Josh texts her to let her know.

Charlie's: Mason has taken Lou for a drink, hoping for some advice - he asks Lou whether he was ready to be a father back when Mai Ling was born. Lou explains that he didn't even know about Mai until she was an adult, but he doesn't think he would have been ready to be a parent when he was young. He assumes that Mason is trying to tell him that Kate's pregnant, but Mason says that they're just thinking about having a baby together. Lou isn't sure it's the best idea, and suggests that maybe he and Kate should just have some fun together. Sheila then turns up the radio as they begin to read out the next clue in the treasure hunt - 'You're now in the ball park, it's time to start looking. A clue or two more and you'll really be cooking'. Sheila explains to Lou that there's a treasure hunt - she thinks that the prize will only be a gift voucher but she won't turn it down if she finds it! Mason explains that Jack Lassiter is involved, so the prize might be better than that, and Lou grabs the clue from Sheila and leaves, with her following close behind.

No 26 - Back Garden: Hudson and Chris are preparing a barbecue, as Kate sits quietly. Mason then turns up and asks her if they can finish the conversation they were having earlier. Chris then gets a text from Amber, asking him to join in with the treasure hunt. He doesn't want to, but when Hudson hears that Jack Lassiter is involved, he suggests that they should do it. Chris reminds him that he has training, but Hudson doesn't seem bothered and says that he'll tell Brad and he'll make up the time later. Mason tells Kate that they should go too, and she agrees, if only to support the year 11s.

Lassiter's Complex: Kyle and Bossy are walking by Harold's Store when Sonya comes out and makes a fuss over Bossy. Kyle explains that Sheila called him down there, as she wants the dog to help with the search. Sonya then spots a woman outside the law offices, and asks if she can help, explaining that she's Jarrod Rebecchi's wife. The woman introduces herself as Margaret, one of Toadie's clients, and she says that she just wanted to pick up a file, as she's decided to change her representation. She explains that she has a friend at the West Waratah Star newspaper, and she's heard about the manslaughter charges - Sonya quickly corrects her and says that he was just questioned about it, but Margaret asks her to give Toadie a call so they can sort this out. Sonya then explains that Toadie is away on a case for the rest of the day, and she asks Margaret if she'll at least give him a chance to explain things. Margaret agrees, and says that she'll be expecting his call.

Lassiter's Lake: Lou is sitting by the lake, with Bailey digging nearby, when Sheila comes and sits with him. They both pretend that they know exactly where to look, and then give each other a fake third clue. Sheila suggests that the treasure must be buried in the middle of the lake, and Lou tells her that he thinks it's more likely to be at the school. Sheila then runs off, pretending she's going to the school, then hiding in the bushes and waiting for the third clue. Meanwhile, Kate and Mason walk by, and he suggests that, if they win, they should put the prize towards the baby. Kate thinks that this is all moving too fast, but he just wants her to know that he's committed to her.

Harold's Store: As they're looking over the clues, Chris notices that Brad is trying to call Hudson. He asks if Hudson actually bothered to tell Brad that he wouldn't be at training, and points out that Brad has invested a lot of time and effort in him. Lauren then brings out a radio, and tells everyone that the third clue is about to be announced - 'Halfway to something that's always around, the treasure you seek is there, under the ground'. Chris thinks he might have an idea what it means, and he and Hudson leave.

Lassiter's Complex: Sonya is on the phone to the West Waratah Star, telling them to make sure their journalists are more careful about who they talk to in future. She notices Toadie sitting behind her, and they're about to join in with the treasure hunt, when she notices Margaret getting out of her car. Sonya tries to take Toadie away, but they end up bumping into Margaret, who isn't impressed that she's been lied to. Toadie is confused, and Sonya tries to explain the situation, but Margaret says that under the circumstances, she thinks it's best if she just moves the case to her new lawyer. She tells Toadie that Sonya has the details of her new lawyer, and she walks away, leaving Toadie upset.

Lassiter's Lake: Lots of people are now searching around the lake, and Lou is encouraging Bailey to look in the water, before realising that Sheila was having him on. Bossy then starts digging and barking, and Sheila, Bailey and Lou go over and start digging - they eventually find a small treasure chest and money goes flying everywhere, as Jack and Josh watch, smiling, from the sidelines.

Charlie's: Lou and Sheila have each counted up half the money - $10,000 in total - and Sheila suggests that they now swap piles, as she doesn't trust him. He says that his money is going to Mai Ling's charity in Cambodia, and tells Jack that he's been very generous. Sheila points out that Jack will have nothing left if he keeps splashing his money around like this, but Jack insists that he isn't about to run out. Josh then comes in and says that they've just finished their first live broadcast, and have announced that the first of the treasure has been found. Sheila wonders if that means there's going to be more, and she heads off to clean herself up. Jack tells Josh that this is the happiest he's felt in a long time, and they start work on the next riddle.

Charlie's: Later, Georgia's gig is about to start, and Kyle is pleased to see that there are a few familiar faces in the crowd and she's starting to build up a small following. At one of the tables, Sonya is apologising to Toadie for what she did, then Sheila gets up on stage and welcomes everyone, before Georgia begins playing her song, Honey Bees and Kyle beams with pride.

No 32 - Mason and Bailey's Bedroom: Mason asks Kate if she's OK, as she's been very quiet, and he's sorry if he freaked her out by talking about joint bank accounts. She tells him that the last couple of weeks have been very intense, and she feels like the fertility issue is forcing them to make decisions that they're not ready for. He tells her that he's ready, but she says that she's not, and it's made her realise that they don't want the same things now. Mason says that she must know how he feels about her, and she says that she does, but it's not fair to continue this when she doesn't feel the same way. He realises that she's breaking up with him, and she leaves.

No 32 - Kitchen: Lauren is consoling Mason after the break-up, and asks if he wants to go out for dinner, but he says that he'd rather just crash. As he goes to his room, she gets a text message and says that it's from Florence, Robbo's mum, thanking her for the flowers she sent after the funeral. Mason is surprised that Lauren sent flowers, but she says that she wasn't sure about doing it, but now she's glad that she did - none of this was Florence's fault, and she really did love her son. Mason suddenly realises something.

No 32 - Mason and Bailey's Bedroom: Mason goes to the laptop and tries Florence as the password. It works, and he checks the video folder, relieved to find it empty. He then looks at the emails, and is shocked to find one from Lauren, suggesting that they should meet up to resolve things.

Featured Regular Characters: Lou Carpenter, Lauren Turner, Mason Turner, Kate Ramsay, Kyle Canning, Sheila Canning, Georgia Brooks, Joshua Willis, Amber Turner (voice only), Chris Pappas

Guest Cast: Remy Hii as Hudson Walsh, Aaron Jakubenko as Robbo Slade, Alan Hopgood as Jack Lassiter, Gloria Ajenstat as Margaret Leeds,

Trivia Notes
• Gloria Ajenstat, who plays Margaret in this episode, previously appeared in 1985 as Nurse Laurie Stevens, and between 1986 and 1987, in the regular role of Susan Cole
• Past character Mai Ling Chan is mentioned

Summary by Steve

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