A taxi pulls up outside Shanice's and Shanice steps out carrying her suitcases

Mark is inside the house watching tv as Shanice arrives through the front door

Shanice - Oh ello, you must be Mark

Mark jumps up in surprise

Mark - Hi, who are you?

Shanice chuckles

Shanice - I'm Shanice darling, this is my house

Mark - Oh...I thought you were banged up?

Shanice - I was. I got let out today

Mark - Kyle never said anything. I would have tidied up ready for you if I had known you were coming

Shanice - Kyle wouldn't have said anything because he didn't know anything. I wanted to surprise my lovely boy....where is he? I've been so excited to see him!

Mark - He is not here at the moment, I'm not sure where he went or when he'll be back

Shanice looks disappointed

Shanice -Oh right.....oh well I guess I'll just have to wait for him to get back

Mark - Can I make you a cup of tea or something?

Shanice - Yes that would be lovely cheers, young fella!

Mark - It's the least I can do while I am a guest in your home

Shanice - Ah yeah, we will need to talk about that

Mark looks fretful

Mark - I guess you want me to leave right? Well that's fair enough Mrs Battersby

Shanice laughs and shakes her head

Shanice - No no no my love, you are welcome to stay

Mark - Oh thank you Mrs Battersby

Shanice - But we must make an arrangement regarding rent as you will not be staying here for nothing

Mark - Ah I see...

Shanice - A problem with that?

Mark - Oh no, of course, it's totally fair Mrs Battersby. It's just....well...I am unemployed

Shanice - So get out and find something or find somewhere else to stay lad!

Mark - Yes Mrs Battersby

Shanice looks at the clock

Shanice - Oh I do hope my lovely baby boy will return soon, I want to see him and give him a big hug!

Kyle is sitting in a posh restaurant.....with Sandra

She hands him a box-shaped item in wrapping paper

Sandra - I got you a little gift, Kyle

Kyle - Oh Mrs Clements, you didn't need to do that

Sandra - I wanted to...go on unwrap it

Kyle does so. It is a bottle of Cologne

Sandra - I used to buy this for Darren...and Troy

Kyle - Thanks, it's well cool

Sandra - I like a young man who smells good Kyle

Kyle -Yeah course

Sandra - Tell me how you're getting on with fixing Maxwell?

Kyle - Since I made her lose her job I am stuck with what to do next, please don't be angry Mrs Clements

Sandra smiles and touches Kyle's hand

Sandra - Of course, I'm not angry Kyle, I understand it's hard to come up with ideas, Maybe together we can make plans

Kyle - Yes I'd like that, I bet you have some good ideas for Maxwell

Sandra - Yes of course I do

Kyle - You are a smart woman Mrs Clements, I respect that

Sandra - Perhaps we can stop with the Mrs Clements now...you may call me Sandra

Kyle - Oh ok then Sandra, cheers

Sandra - I booked us a hotel room so that we can get more comfortable...would you like that?

Kyle - Yeah sure.....

Sandra - Good boy, let's finish here and get off shall we

Bob is at Kath's front door as Jim answers

Jim - Bob? How nice to see you mate..come in

They go inside

Jim - I haven't seen you for a while, you are always welcome here you know, no need to stay away for so long next time

Bob - Yes I know. Kath told me you haven't been too well lately?

Jim - I'm fine mate really, Kath just worries too much

Jim opens the fridge and takes two beers out

Jim - If I know you, you won't say no to a beer

Bob smiles

Bob - You know me too well

Jim hands him his beer and opens his own

Bob - Is Kath around? I need to speak to her

Jim - Yes she's in the garden...go on out and see her. She'll be pleased to see you

Kath is in her garden as twilight sets in. She is sitting with a glass of wine and a cigarette

Bob arrives

Kath smiles happily

Kath - Bob? How nice to see you. Do you want a glass of wine?

Bob - No thanks

He shows her his beer

Bob - Jim gave me this

Bob sits beside Kath

Bob - I needed to see you, there is something I need to tell you

Kath - Can you hear that Bob?

Bob - No what?

Kath - The birds singing of course

Bob - Oh yes right...

Kath - I love sitting out here in the evenings, it's so peaceful...

.......I'LL FLAMING WELL BIRCH THAT LITTLE BASTARDS BACKSIDE WHEN HE GETS BACK.....WHERE THE HELL IS HE FOR SO LONG? DON'T HE KNOW I WANNA SEE HIM?

Shanice marches down her garden with her can of fosters and her fag

Mark follows her

Mark - But Mrs Battersby remember, he has no idea you were coming back. He would have been here to meet you had he known I'm sure

Shanice - YEAH WELL WHEN HE GET IN I WILL ASK HIM WHERE THE FLAMING HELL HE HAS BEEN!...

....Kath sits looking horrified

Kath - She's back? Oh hell...

Bob Yes, that's what I came to tell you. I wanted to warn you

Kath - No need, I got the message loud and clear as usual. When Shanice is around she makes sure everyone knows about it

Bob - You must try not to fall out with her this time

Kath - Me? I'm not the one who causes the trouble

Bob - Kath, I know, just try not to let her provoke you that's all

Kath sighs and takes a drag of her cigarette

Shanice pokes her head over the fence

Shanice -HIYA KAREN!.....OOH AND MR MORAN TOO! HOW NICE!

Sandra and Kyle are in a hotel room. It is clearly a five-star hotel

Kyle examines his surroundings

Kyle - This place is well nice

Sandra - Well it's a five-star hotel, I like only the best...

Sandra goes to a selection of spirits

Sandra - What do you want? Brandy, Whisky, Vodka?

Kyle - Anything, I don't mind

Sandra - I might get you to run down the corridor to the ice dispenser in a sec if you don't mind Kyle. You have younger legs than I do

Kyle - Yeah sure, no worries

Sandra - You're such a nice good boy, just like Darren and Troy once were

Sandra shakes her head in sorrow

Sandra - Shame about what happened to them both

Kyle - What did happen to them?

Sandra- Oh it's a long story and not all that interesting. Maybe one day I will tell you....in the meantime, I prefer it if we discuss you and me

Sandra strokes Kyle's face

Sandra - You are such a pretty boy Kyle

Kyle - Look Sandra, I like ya ok. I like mature women...

Sandra - Excellent, we're a match then boy!

Kyle - Yeah but see....well I mean, I am only fifteen like and also me ma would go mental if she knew...

Sandra - So let's make sure she doesn't know then, let's make sure no one knows, ok?

Kyle - Yeah suppose

Sandra - Come on my handsome lad, let's go into the bedroom

Kyle looks excited as Sandra takes his hand and leads him in

Sandra - I know how to satisfy and thrill teenage boys believe me

Toni is sitting looking at her bare walls as the doorbell goes. She answers and Vera is at the door

Toni - Vera? What do you want?

Vera - I wanted to see how you are Tone. I worry about you ever since you let Clements come here to stay

Toni sighs

Toni - There is no need to worry Vera, I told you that before

Vera - Can I come in then?

Toni - Yes ok then

They go inside

Toni - Sandra isn't here right now

Vera (sarcastic) - Oh what a pity!

Vera notices the bare walls

Vera - Redecorating are you?

Toni - Yeah...I fancied a change. The new wallpaper will be going up as soon as Sandra and I get time

Vera - Let's see it then

Toni reluctantly shows Vera some rolls of hideous wallpaper

Vera - You surely didn't choose that Tone?

Toni - And why not?

Vera - Well it looks awful and not at all the sort of thing you would go for. It's very different from the old wallpaper

Toni fakes a smile

Toni - So I wanted a change ok Vera?

Vera - Ok...but did you have to choose something so ghastly?

Toni snaps

Toni - LOOK VERA YOU MIGHT NOT LIKE IT BUT I DO OK!

Vera - Ok Tone, no need to shout at me

Toni - Yeah look I'm sorry, I didn't mean to yell

Vera - As long as you like it that's the important thing. I suppose I shouldn't interfere really

Toni - I like it and so does Sandra

Vera - Ah I might have known

Toni - Known what?

Vera - She chose this wallpaper didn't she?

Toni - No, don't be silly. Of course, she didn't. This is my flat remember not hers

Vera - I bet she stripped the walls without your permission too right?

Toni - No Vera, you're totally wrong...shall I make you a cup of tea now?

Vera - I can see she has really got her feet under the table here

Toni - I'll make us some tea

Toni runs into her kitchen leaving Vera shaking her head with dismay

Kath and Bob are still sitting in the garden

Bob - Jim looks a mess, unshaven, unwashed. I have never seen him like that

Kath - Yes I know, I did tell you he isn't well right now

Bob - Yet he insisted he was fine

Kath - Yes he does that, but he really isn't. If only he could find a job I feel sure that might help him

Bob - It's a shame he lost his job in the prison service. He was always a pretty damn fine officer

Kath - I keep thinking there must be a way to get him back into the prison service? Especially now that a new prison has been built

Bob - I could try and get him back in Kath if you want me to

Kath's face lights up

Kath - Oh really?

Bob - Yes....although I can't promise anything. But the thing is are you sure he is up to it?

Kath - I'm never sure of anything anymore. All I know is something needs to happen and soon. This depression he is in is really making me worried now. I want the old Jim back, I miss him

Kath becomes tearful. Bob hugs her

Exterior shot of Wentworth in daytime

Vicki is in the office with Bob and Vera, dressed in her civvies

Bob - Miss Bennett worked very hard to get you this work experience. I hope you have said thank you

Vicki turns to Vera

Vicki - Thank you very much, Miss Bennett

Bob - It is up to you to make a go of this and not let us down, Vicki. We are both expecting you to work hard and do well

Vicki - Gee no worries there Mr Moran, I won't let you down I swear

Bob - I'm pleased to hear it. Miss Bennett will accompany you on the bus this morning to make sure you get there ok on your first day, but after that, you will make your own way there every day

Vicki nods her head

Bob- You will be expected to be back here at 5 pm sharp

Vicki - Yes Mr Moran

Bob smiles

Bob - All that is left for me to do now is wish you good luck

A new arrival is standing on the white line in reception - Spider

Officer Bailey has the charge sheet

Bailey- I had a feeling you'd work your way back here eventually Simpson

Spider - You haven't been disappointed then have ya!

Vera and Vicki arrive at the reception

Vicki (surprised) - Spid?

Spider - G'day Vic!

Vera smirks

Vera - Well well well Simpson, it took you longer than I expected but I knew you'd find your way back here eventually. Your type always do

Vicki - What ya back for Spid?

Spider shrugs

Spider - The usual

Vicki - You stupid bitch, will you ever learn?

Spider - That's a bit rich coming from you, you're back here too remember

Vera - Come on McPherson, sign out and let's go. Hurry up we have a bus to catch!

Vicki - Yeah sorry Miss Bennett

Spider - Where ya going then, Vic?

Vera - McPherson can fill you in later Simpson, right now she does not have time to stand around talking

Vera looks at her watch

Vera - Come on we must hurry up now

Vera and Vicki leave and Spider watches them go

Sandra pulls up outside Shanice's in her car

Sandra - I had a great time last night, I hope you did too?

Kyle - Yeah Sandra, I sure did. I have always preferred older women, girls my age are too immature and annoying

Sandra - We can have plenty more nights like that if you want to Kyle?

Kyle - Yeah I'd love to Sandra

Sandra - Good boy, you best get inside now and let me get to work. I'll see you again soon

Kyle jumps out of the car and waves Sandra off as she drives away

Shanice is in the kitchen as she hears the front door, she charges into the lounge and comes face to face with Kyle

Shanice - Where the hell have you been all night boy?

Kyle looks surprised

Kyle - Ma!...when did you get out ma?

Shanice -Yesterday evening boy and I was looking forward to seeing you. I waited all night for you to return and you never did. I was so worried about you!

Kyle - I'm sorry ma, I never knew you were coming home last night

Shanice -Yes I know that, but still I expected you to be here...

Kyle - I would have been here if I had known ma I swear

Shanice - Well I wanted to surprise you, but the whole thing got ruined!

Kyle shrugs

Shanice - Now I want to know where you were and who you were with

Kyle shrugs

Kyle - Just some mates

Shanice - And you stayed out all night! I want to know what the hell you were doing my boy

Kyle - Nothing....just like hanging out you know

Shanice - What's in your bag?

Kyle - Nothing...

Shanice -Hand it over!

Kyle - There is nowt in there I swear!

Shanice -Then you won't mind if I have a look will ya! Come on hand it over!

Kyle does so while pulling a face

Shanice opens it and finds the cologne

Shanice - Who has been buying you this Kyle?

Kyle - Just a girl ma...

Shanice - I don't want you seeing girls!

Kyle - You can't stop me!

Shanice - Get to your room, you're grounded

Kyle - WHAT?... OH MA YOU CAN'T GROUND ME!

Shanice - I WILL REMIND YOU THAT YOU ARE STILL ONLY 15 AND INDEED I CAN AND WILL GROUND YOU IF I WANT TO

Kyle - I AIN'T DONE NOTHING WRONG

Shanice - YOU STAYED OUT ALL NIGHT WITH A GIRL AND IT'S NOT ON!

Kyle - I WISH YOU WERE STILL IN PRISON YOU OLD COW!

Shanice - RIGHT! THAT DOES IT...

Shanice flies at Kyle and tries to hit him

Kyle runs upstairs into his room and slams the door. He puts his bed across the door and sits on it

Shanice arrives and tries to get in, she hammers at the door

Shanice - LET ME IN BOY!

Kyle - GET STUFFED! YOU ONLY WANNA BELT ME ONE DONCHA!

Shanice - OPEN THIS DOOR KYLE!.....

.....Kath is standing on her doorstep listening as Ron joins her

Ron - So Mrs Battersby is back then?

Kath sighs

Kath - Yes indeed she is.....

GATESLAM

PART 2

The laundry

Officer Bailey arrives with Spider

Bailey - Ok ladies I am sure some of you remember Rose Simpson?

Bea looks over from the press and pulls a face of contempt

Bea - I did try to forget her but somehow I knew she'd resurface again one day

Spider - Good to see you too Smith!

Bailey - I'm warning you, I want work done here not arguments

Bea - Oh no worries Mrs. Bailey, we'll all be good little girls I promise

Bailey leaves them alone

Spider - What shall I do then?

Bea - You can help Cassie with the folding

Spider joins Cassie at the folding table

Bea glares at her

Bea - I hoped I'd never see you again Simpson

Spider - You sure know how to make a gal feel welcome Smith!...anyway I thought you were supposed to be dead?

Bea - Well as you can see I ain't

Spider - Pity...but I already knew you weren't anyway. Vic told me months ago. I can't pretend I wasn't disappointed about it

Bea - And I can't pretend I'm not disappointed to see you on this block. At least when you were on C Block I didn't have to deal with you too often

Spider sneers

Spider - And there was me thinking you loved me, Smith!

Cassie - So I take it you two know each other?

Bea - Oh I know Simpson alright. She was one of the biggest troublemakers on C Block when she first arrived here in late '82

Spider smirks

Spider- Well someone had to liven that block up a bit, weren't exactly fair that you lot on H Block got to have all the fun

Bea - Well I'm warning you, Simpson, I will be keeping my eye on you

Spider blows a kiss at Bea

Spider - I always knew you loved me, Smith!

Vicki and Vera arrive outside a charity shop

Vera - Well here we are

Vicki - I'm nervous Miss Bennett

Vera - Don't be silly girl, there is nothing to be nervous about

Back in the laundry Spider lights a fag

Bea - Who said it was time for smoko Simpson?

Spider - I did...I make my own rules

Bea - Don't push it ok Simpson

Spider - Hey, where was McPherson going today anyway? She was all dressed up in her civvies, being escorted out by old Vinegar tits

Bea - She is starting her first-day doing work experience if you must know

Cassie - I heard in a charity shop?

Spider laughs

Spider - A charity shop? Gee the old Vic sure knows how to have fun

Spider and Cassie giggle

Cassie - Yeah, it must be well exciting working in a charity shop!

Bea - Oh shut up you two. So it might not be the most exciting job but at least its something....that silly bitch better not mess it up and ruin the chance for the rest of us to get work release too

Eileen is with Bob

Eileen - You wanted to see me Mr Moran?

Bob - Yes, it's about a man called Jim Fletcher, he used to be one of our officers but the department dismissed him. I want to ask for him to be reinstated