1
It
has been 2 weeks since Steph left for her trip with Alex. Max is feeling pretty
down as he should have told her how he felt for her. Max decides to go out and
collect his post.
He
walks outside.
Max
hears a murmur of a bike. He just ignores it, not thinking that it was Steph’s
bike. Suddenly around the corner appeared a bike. It looked very similar to
Steph’s. Max looked up. The person on the bike had a helmet on so he
couldn’t see who it was. Suddenly the person took of their helmet. STEPH......
Max.
Steph, what are you doing here?
Steph.
Oh I didn’t really enjoy it there.
Max.
Why's that?
Steph.
Because I didn’t love Alex.
Max.
Really.
Steph.
I pretended to myself that I did love him but deep down I had feelings for
someone else.
Max
looks up.
Max.
Who was that then?
Steph
walks towards him.
Steph.
I don’t think I need to tell you......
She
goes in for the big one...........
2
It has been 3 mins and they are still going for it. Max has reacted well to
Steph’s gesture.
Steph
is the one who finally has to gasp for air. They both have their arms around
each other.
Steph.
I’m sorry if you didn’t want me to do that but..........
Max.
Don’t be silly, did you come back just for me?
Steph.
Yes
Max.
I was feeling so down, I wanted to tell you how I felt about you but I never got
around to it.
Max.
Do you want to come in.
They
both feel embarrassed.
Steph.
I have got to go and see mum and dad now, but I can meet you later.
Max.
Ok
Steph.
I will ring you.
Max.
See you later.
Steph.
Bye
Steph
walks up towards her house, Max walks into his house with a huge grin on his
face.
3
A
while later and Max still has the huge grin on his face.
At
the Hoylands.
Summer.
What’s up with the big smile.
Max.
Nothing I’m allowed to smile.
Summer.
Ok then.
Summer
looks outside the window.
Summer.
Wow.
Jumps
on her dad.
Max.
What summer?
Summer.
Steph’s back.
Max.
Is she!!
Summer.
You don’t look too surprised. Is that why you’re smiling because Steph’s
back.
Max.
Don’t be silly summer.
Max's
mobile rings. He picks it up.
Max.
Hi........at the lake...sure...what time.....7........ok then....bye.
Summer.
Who was that dad.
Max.
Lou, I need to talk to him.
About
6.45 max leaves but little does he know, summers following him.
4
Max
has left to go to the park to meet Steph, little does he know, Summer is
following close behind.
At
the park.
Summer
hides behind a bush.
Steph.
Hi.
Max.
Hi, how is it going?
Steph.
Fine.
Max.
Was it good to see you parents…
They
both wanted a repeat of this afternoon but they were both to embarrassed till
Max plucked up the courage and grabbed her by the hips and they finally did what
they both wanted to do. (be together)
Summer.
Yessssssssssssss
Max.
Did you hear something.
Steph.
Yeah.
They
walked hand in hand around the park looking for the source of the noise.
Steph.
I think I have found the problem, hi Summer.
Summer.
Hey Steph.
Max.
What are you doing here.
Summer.
I followed you, I knew you were meeting Steph.
Steph
laughs.
Summer.
And I saw everything.
Max.
What.
Steph.
Oh well.
Steph.
As long as she doesn’t tell anyone it doesn’t matter.
Max.
Ok, summer you wont tell anyone will you?
Summer.
No.
Steph.
Promise.
Summer.
I do.
Max.
Ok then.
Will
she keep it to herself or will she blabber?
5
Summer has just become aware of Max and Steph’s unexpected snog.
Back
at the Hoyland’s Summer and Boyd are in bed. Max and Steph are talking on the
sofa.
Max.
So what’s gonna happen from now.
Steph.
I don’t know?
Max.
Did you tell Alex why you were leaving?
Steph.
Yeah.
Max.
How did he take it?
Steph.
Well, he isn’t returning to Ramsey Street so I think we are clear of him.
Max.
Good.
Steph.
Why do you say that?
Max.
Because the last thing we want is him coming back and blabbing his mouth.
Steph.
Are you ashamed for people to know that we kissed?
Max.
No, but people might get the wrong idea of me and you.
Steph.
Is there a me and you?
Max.
I want there to be, do you?
Steph.
Yeah, I want to be with you so much, it’s just the reaction of the others that
might break us apart as a couple and maybe even friends. I don’t know if I am
willing to risk things with my family and you don’t want Boyd to take it
badly.
Max.
Boyd would come around and what would your family have against it.
Steph.
Well, you are mates with my dad, how would he feel if me and you were together?
Max.
Well maybe it would be better.
Steph.
How?
Max.
Well you would be with someone he knows well and he would maybe feel safer with
you and me than with you and someone he has never met before. It’s not like me
and your dad have ever fallen out....
Steph.
...Only when he caught you perving over the fence?
Max.
I wasnt perv........
Steph.
I know, but I bet you got a good look?
Max.
No I didn’t.
(they
both laugh)
6
They are still on the sofa.
Max.
So we have decided that its best if we don’t get together.
Steph.
Yes
Max.
I wish we didn’t have to do this
Steph.
Me too. But it’s for the best. Isn’t it?
Max.
I suppose so.
Steph.
I best be going......
Max.
Ok then, I spose I will be seeing you tomorrow at the pub.
Steph.
You make it sound like I’m an alcoholic.
Max.
Well you are a bit.
Steph.
I always have an orange juice, nothing else.
Max.
Yeah........
(laughing)
Steph.
I best go now then
Max.
OK
They
both walk to the door.
Max.
I will still love you
Steph.
Me too.........
Steph
walks of with tears in her eyes. No snogs today then.
7
The morning after the disastrous decision.
Max
leaves the house and gets in his car. Steph comes out to get the post and they
see each other Max smiles and Steph smiles back. Max stays and looks at her for
a while. He thinks (how can she look so beautiful in the morning.) He starts up
his car and drives away.
Steph
walks inside she has a shower and she gets ready. She goes and meets Libby and
Ben and they make their way down to the pub. (They let Ben in as he is the
owner’s godson.)
Libby.
Hi max. Can we have two coke and bacardi's and one water (for Ben.)
Max.
Sure
Steph
looks up and her and Max glance at each other again. Libby notices the tension.
The
drinks are on the table.
Libby.
What’s going on?
Steph.
Nothing
Libby.
I take it you have told Max how you feel.
Steph.
Yeah, and more.
Libby.
More......
Steph.
We snogged each other. Twice.
Libby.
Oh, I’m so happy for you both, but why do you both look like you are upset.
Steph.
We decided its best if we don’t get together for Boyd and my family’s sake.
Libby.
Your giving up on the man you love because someone might get upset.
Steph.
Libby its not that simple.....
Libby.
Yes it is. I say go for it with Max. He is a lovely guy.
Libby
gets up and talks to Max. Steph is worried at what she is saying but she
doesn’t really care.
8
Continuing..............
Libby
is talking to Max when Steph gets up and walks out.
Max
chases after her.
Max.
Steph.
Steph.
Please leave me alone.
Max.
What’s wrong.
Steph.
I know I can’t be with you, but if I can’t be with you my life isn’t worth
living.
Max.
Look Steph...
Steph.
Please max.................
She
walks off.
Where
is she going. Will she come back?
9
2 weeks after the last update and Steph has been missing all this time. Everyone
knows about Max and Steph. The police are helping. The day of the police search.
Police
man. Yes, today we will search the nearby park and lake.
Max.
Lake.
Joe.
Why the lake? She wouldn’t.........
Lyn
is still crying.
Police
man. You can help us if you want.
Max
and Joe both offer to help.
Police
man. The lake is being checked now.
Max.
When can we find out that it is clear.
Police
man. Well, if you want to come with me, I am going to the scene now.
Max.
Yeah
Joe.
Max, you can go, but ring us.
Max.
Ok
They
leave.
Will
Steph’s body be found?
10
The
Lake.
Max.
Is it clear.
Police
man. No, there is a young woman’s body.
Max
looks down, trying to hold in the tears.
Police
man. It is very possible that its not Steph’s body.
Max.
How long will it take.
Police
man. Well it is not been there very long. You can identify it now. It is not
very decomposed.
Max.
Yes, I will look now.
The
police man escorts him to the body. Max takes a look.
Max.
It’s not her,
Police
man. Are you sure.
Max.
I’m sure, it’s not her.
Police
man. Ok
Max
walks away and rings the Scully’s. He tells them the update.
A
police man runs over. They think they have found her, she’s alive.
Max.
Where.
Police
Man. She was found very drunk and also she had a photo of a man. She wouldn’t
let it go when she went to the hospital.
Max.
What hospital.
Police
man. Erinsborough.
Max
rings the Scully’s and tells them the good news. He makes his way to the
hospital.
Max
walks into the room she is in.
Max.
Steph, how are you.
Steph.
I’m sorry.
Max.
What were you thinking, we thought you were dead.
Steph.
I wish I was.
Max.
Don’t say that, why did you do it?
Steph.
I don’t know, I have never loved someone like I love you, I couldn’t live
without you anymore.
Max.
I love you Steph. I was so worried I thought I had lost you forever.
The
Scully’s enter and Max leaves later.
He
returns later.
He
looks at the table where a photo of him was.
Max.
Steph.
Steph.
You have been here all evening, get some rest.
Max.
They say you can come home tonight.
Steph.
Good, but mum and dad have gone home.
Max.
I know, they said that you could stay with me, if you wanted.
Steph.
Really, would you mind, what about the kids.
Max.
They are with Libby tonight.
They
leave the hospital.
11
They arrive at Max’s house.
Max.
Do you want a drink?
Steph.
I will have a water please.
Max.
A water!
Steph.
Yes, I have had enough alcohol to do me a lifetime.
Max.
Are you tired, do you want anything to eat?
Steph.
God, you are like my mum, stop fussing and sit down with me.
Max.
Sorry
Steph.
I know you are only trying to help but I’m fine now.
Max.
I can’t carry on denying my feelings for you. Everyone knows about us, why
can’t we try Steph.
Steph.
I want to try, I have decided that I don’t care what people think.
Max.
Ok then. So were gonna try it. See how it goes.
Steph.
Yeah.
Max.
Do you want to go in my bed and I will sleep on the sofa.
Steph.
Ok.
They
kiss and they part.
12
Later
that Night
CONTINUED..................
Steph
wakes up and walks into the front room where Max is lying down. He isn’t
asleep.
Max.
Are you ok?
Steph.
Yeah, just wanted to see you.
Max.
Well here I am, come in with me if you want.
Steph
gets in the sofa bed with Max.
Steph.
What a day.
Max.
Tell me about it. We will forget it happened.
Steph.
Yeah, I don’t want to remember those two weeks of my life.
Max.
Steph you’re so cold.
Steph.
I know.
She
snuggles up to Max.
Steph.
You don’t mind do you?
Max.
Of course I don’t.
They
both fall asleep.
13
The Morning.
Max
wakes up, Steph is not next to him. She appears around the corner with a tray
with some breakfast on.
Max.
Breakfast in bed what did I do to deserve this.
Steph.
You found me.
Max.
I’m glad I did.
He
eats it and then gets ready for work.
Max.
What are you doing today?
Steph.
I’m going to Libby’s.
Max.
So I will call you later then.
Steph.
Please do.
He
kisses her and leaves.
14
Max
is at the pub.
Max.
Hey Lou.
Lou.
Hi, How’s Steph?
Max.
I think she’s fine.
Lou.
You think, it is so clear that you two are together.
Max.
Lou, keep it down.
Lou.
So has she stayed at yours yet?
Max.
Yes, why do you ask?
Lou.
Just that when people stay something usually happens between them.
Max.
Well that’s not the case.
Lou.
Don’t deny that you don’t want too.
Max.
Lou........
Lou.
What, she’s a pretty girl.
Max.
I know.
Lou.
Good, make sure she knows that.
What
will Max do to show Steph he loves her.
15
Max
is on the phone.
Max.
Yes.....Scully.......Steph.....In Ramsey Street....ok, thanks.
Lou.
Who was that.
Max.
I was just ordering something for Steph.
Lou.
Good, son.
Later
that day.
Scully’s
House.
Knock
at the door.
Steph
answers.
Steph.
Hello.
Lady.
Hello.
She
hands over a massive bunch of flowers.
Lady.
Here’s the card.
Steph
takes the flowers and card and thanks the lady. She comes back inside and sits
down to read the card.
It
Reads. "To Steph, I just wanted to show you how much I care for you and
love you. Come over and see me at about 7.00. I have a surprise for you. Lv
Max"
Steph.
How sweet is he.
Later
that evening Steph makes her way over to the Hoyland house.
What’s
Max's surprise?
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Hoyland
House.
Steph.
Hi.
Max.
Hi.
Steph.
Thanks so much for my flowers, they are lovely.
Max.
That’s fine.
Steph.
So what’s this surprise?
Max
guides her into the front room where there is a candle lit dinner.
Steph.
This looks lovely.
Max.
Thanks.
They
both sit down and eat the meal.
Max.
Was it ok.
Steph.
It was lovely.
Steph.
Well I do have a surprise for you.
She
leans over and they snog passionately. Max undoes Steph’s top and it carries
on from there.
Will
they think it is a mistake in the morning or not?
16
Morning Afta.
Max.
Steph, wake up.
Steph.
What, why.
Max.
I just needed to tell you I’m going to work now, and I really enjoyed last
night.
Steph.
Me too, please don’t go to work.
Max.
Why?
Steph.
Because I want you to stay here with me.
Max.
Really, ok I will do a sickie
Steph
jumps up and hugs Max.
Steph.
I will just get dressed. Is it ok if I have a shower?
Max.
Sure, I might join you.
Steph.
Ok, see you in a minute.
Steph
and Max have a shower and they leave in the car for the shopping mall.
What
happens while their shopping.
17
SHOPPING TRIP
Max.
The kids are coming home at about 5.30 so I need to be home by then.
Steph.
Are you gonna tell them about us.
Max.
Yes, well Summer already knows so its just Boyd.
Steph.
Oh, I love that top. I have to try it on.
Max.
Go on then.
She
tries on the top and then decides to buy it. She then tries on a Bikini.
Max.
Uuuummmmmmmmmmmmmm, get that. It looks nice on you.
Steph.
You reckon.
Max.
Yeah, How much is it?
Steph.
90. I know its expensive but my nan left me loads of money.
Max.
Can’t wait to go to the beach with you then.
They
shop for a while longer and both buy a lot more stuff. They return home. Steph
leaves him to tell Boyd.
How
will he take it?
18
Max.
Look Boyd. I need to tell you something.
Boyd.
If its about you and Steph, I already know.
Max.
How...oh Summer.
Max.
Look, I need you to know...
Boyd.
I don’t really care if you and Steph are together.
Max.
Really.
Boyd.
Yeah, I mean she is so hot and when Daniel comes round it will be great fun.
Max.
As long as there is no perving in the shower again.
Boyd.
That’s not fair. I bet you get to see it all and we don’t even get a look
in...
Max.
Boyd stop it.
Boyd.
Ok sorry.
Max.
So you’re fine with it then.
Boyd.
Yeah.
Max.
Good.
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Max.
He was fine about it
Steph.
Really
Max.
Your family, they already know, don’t they?
Steph.
Yes, They were a doddle. Are you working tonight?
Max.
Yeah, I am. Will you come down and see me?
Steph.
Yeah
Max.
What’s wrong, you sound down.
Steph.
I just have a bit of a headache.
Max.
Oh darling, why don’t you go to bed. You don’t have to come and see me if
you’re unwell.
Steph.
No I want to.
Max.
Ok then I will see you later.
20
2 months later. Steph is visiting Max in the pub. She feels unwell. She decides
to rest in the back of the pub and wait for Max to finish his shift. Max is
dealing with all the customers.
Max.
Hi Karl.
Karl.
Hi Max, can I have a lager.
Max.
Sure.
Max
gets the lager and starts talking to Karl.
Karl.
Where’s Steph?
Max.
She’s out the back, she feels sick again.
Karl.
Do you want me to take a look at her for you?
Max.
Would you?
They
walk out the back and Karl and Steph have a chat. As he walks out he discusses
it with Max. What is the verdict?
21
The Verdict......
Max.
So what is it?
Karl.
I’m not sure.
Max.
Well, she is nearly always ill now.
Karl.
I am not 100% sure but is she sick every morning?
Max.
Not every morning, but when she is sick it is in the morning.
Karl.
Is it possible she may be pregnant.
Max.
Pregnant.....................
22
Max. Pregnant...
Karl.
I can run tests. I’m not saying it’s definite, but it is a possibility.
Max.
Does she know this is what you think?
Karl.
No, maybe you should talk to her about it.
Max.
Ok, I will speak to you soon, thanks.
Karl.
All part of the service.
Karl
sits down and drinks his larger.
Later
that night Steph and Max are in the car driving to get some petrol.
Max.
I spoke to Karl.
Steph.
Yeah what did he say?
Max.
He said there is a possibility that you are pregnant.
Steph.
Pregnant…
Max.
I know, shock init.
Steph.
I can’t be, I mean we used protection.
Max.
I know but its not 100% safe is it.
Steph.
Well I need to buy a test then.
Max.
Yeah, we can buy one at the garage.
Steph.
Ok then.
They
go to the garage and get the test they drive back.
Steph.
I can’t come in and do it if the kids are there.
Max.
Is anyone in at yours.
Steph.
No, I don’t think so, I think they went to see Valda and stay at hers tonight.
Max.
So shall we go to yours then.
Steph.
OK
They
both walk up to Steph’s and Steph goes in the bathroom.
Steph
is in there a while when she calls Max. Max walks in.
Max.
Is it positive or negative?
Steph...............................
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Negative or Positive?
Steph.
It’s Negative.
Max.
Oh, ok.
Steph.
Is that good or bad news?
Max.
I’m not sure.
Steph.
I’m surprised, I am a bit upset in a way I wanted it to be positive.
Max.
Me too.
Steph.
We have loads of time for that I spose.
Max.
Yeah, sure.
Was the test
right?
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Is it right or wrong?
A
few days on.
PUB.
Max.
Hi babe, what’s wrong, are you still feeling ill?
Steph.
Yeah, every morning I’m sick. It’s really getting me down.
Max.
Maybe we should go to see Karl we never know the test might be wrong.
Steph.
Maybe, I will go and see him now. He told me he had no appointments this
morning.
Max.
Do you want me to come with you?
Steph.
I’m ok, I will call you later, ok
She
gives him a kiss and as she starts to walk out she collapses.
Max.
Steph. Are you ok.
He
runs over and helps her up.
Steph.
Yes, owwwwwwwwww
Max.
What is it?
Steph.
I have a pain in my stomach.
Max.
I am taking you to Karl now.
Max.
Lou, will you take over.
Lou.
Of course son.
They
leave and go to the surgery.
What’s
wrong with Steph?
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At the surgery.
Karl.
Ok Steph, just get up onto the bed.
Steph.
Owwwwwwwww.
Karl.
Is the pain there.
He
feels her stomach
Steph.
Yeah.
Karl.
Do you mind if I have a feel around on your stomach.
Max.
No, it’s fine.
Karl.
I meant Steph.
Steph
laughs.
He
feels around.
He
looks up with a slight grin on his face.
Max.
What is it?
Karl.
You’re pregnant
Steph.
What.
Karl.
Yes, about 2 months I’d say.
Max.
That’s about right.
Karl.
I take it you’re the daddy
Max.
Yes
Steph.
Are you sure? (still shocked)
Karl.
Yes, 100% sure
Max.
Wow, I don’t know what to say.
Karl.
Well congratulations to the pair of you. I will leave you to talk.
Steph.
Thanks.
Karl
exits.
Steph.
Oh my god, a baby. I don’t know if I’m ready.
Max.
It is up too you.
Steph.
No max, I think its fair if we both choose.
Max.
Ok, at the same time we both say either yes/no to if we want to have a baby.
Both.
Yes.......
Steph.
Ok, If your sure.
Max.
Only if you are?
Steph.
Oh my god, I’m gonna be a mum.
Max.
I’m gonna be a dad, again.
Max.
I am happy we are gonna keep this baby.
Steph.
Me too. I love you.
Max.
I love you too.
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Steph and Max are expecting a baby. (Not them both)
Max.
Steph.
Steph
looking at baby clothes in the shop.
Steph.
What darling?
Max.
Would you move in with me and the kids.
Steph.
Really, Well I don’t know what to say?
Max.
How about... yes.
Steph.
Yes, but what about the kids.
Max.
Well summer will love having another lady in the house and Boyd would love you
to be around so he can show you off to all his friends.
Steph.
Ok then, when.
Max.
Now. Today. Whenever.
Steph.
How about I start moving my stuff today and actually move in tomorrow.
Max.
Sounds great.
They
finish shopping. They have spent so much on the baby clothes. Now for the tricky
bits. Telling the families.
27
The
day of moving in. Steph has told her family about the baby and they have taken
it surprisingly well. Also the news of the move wasn’t such a big shock. But
how will the Hoyland kids take the news.
Summer.
A Baby.
Boyd.
For real.
Max.
Yes. What do you think.
Both.
Cool, really.
Max.
Oh that’s a relief. And there’s more.
Summer.
Are you getting married.
Max.
Not quite. Steph is moving in with us tonight.
Boyd.
Really (in a perverting voice)
Max.
Yes, is that ok
Summer.
Oh that is gonna be so cool, we can all go out and have barbies out the back,
like a real family.
Max.
Yes, so it’s ok then.
There
is a knock and it’s Steph. Summer gives her a hug and gives her a bunch of
flowers.
Steph.
Thanks Summer.
Summer.
Congratulations.
Boyd.
Yeah, you having a shower.
Summer.
Shut up you pervert.
Max.
Boyd if I catch you sneaking in there while Steph’s in the shower or bath
.........
Boyd.
Oh I get it for you eyes only.
Max.
Exactly.
They
all laugh
Will
Steph settle in.
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Summer.
So what’s for dinner dad.
Max.
I thought we would go down the beach and have fish and chips.
Steph.
Sounds good.
Max
and Boyd take their boards and stuff while Steph and Summer get their bikinis
together.
They
arrive at the beach. Max and Boyd go straight into the sea. Steph and Summer (in
their bikinis) sunbathe and chat.
Summer.
You’re really pretty.
Steph.
Thanks, so are you.
Summer.
Really.
Steph.
Yeah, you’re lovely.
Summer.
My dad really loves you.
Steph.
I know, and I love him too, lots.
Summer.
Steph, yeah do you want to have a go on the surfboards.
Steph.
Yeah sure.
They
go in the sea and go on the boards. Summer and Steph are better than Max and
Boyd. GIRL POWER
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The
next day.
Steph and Max both go and pick up Summer from school.
When
they arrive at the gates Hayley’s (bully) mum is shouting at Summer.
Max.
Hey what’s going on.
Hayley’s
mum. This little brat has been horrible to my daughter.
Max.
If um correct it was your daughter who was bullying Summer while she was on her
paper round.
Hayley’s
mum. This little brat.......
Steph.
Do you mind calling her a brat, can’t your daughter fight her own battles.
Hayley’s
mum says to Max. Oh is this your bit of stuff.
Steph.
What did you say?
Max.
Leave it Steph.
Steph.
No, first you called Summer a brat and now your saying stuff about me. Why
doesn’t your daughter stop bullying Summer and then it will all be over.
Hayley’s
mum. Hayley, why don’t you hit that little brat Summer.
Steph.
She can try it but somehow I think that if she does Summer would win.
Max.
I think she could aswell.
Hayley.
Come on mum, let’s leave.
Hayley’s
mum. Yeah it’s not worth wasting your fist on love, lets go home.
Steph.
No if she won’t fight Summer, how about I fight you, you scumbag.
Hayley’s
mum. Don’t be stupid.
Steph.
I aint stupid
Hayley’s
mum. Stupid cow.
Steph
hits the mother around the face.
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Max.
Come on girls let’s leave.
Summer.
Ha ha ha.
Hayley’s
mum. Next time I see you.........
Steph.
Keep it shut.
They
leave to walk to the car when the head teacher, Miss Barkingham, comes after
them.
Teacher.
Summer, come here.
Steph.
No it was my fault. If you need to talk to someone talk to me.
Teacher.
And who may you be.
Summer.
That’s my step mum.
Max.
Summer........
Steph.
Look she provoked me. She was calling me and Summer names. No one calls me names
and gets away with it.
Teacher.
Ok then. Summer apologise to Hayley.
Max.
She isn’t apologising. She has done nothing to Hayley.
Steph.
Hayley has been bullying Summer.
Teacher.
Just apologise Summer.
Summer.
No. I’m sick of being the one who always gets picked on.
Steph.
Come on let’s leave.
Max.
Yeah finally.
They
start to walk away.
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That
night summer asks Steph to tuck her into bed. (even though she's a bit to old
for it)
Steph.
So what are we gonna do tomorrow on your day off.
Summer.
Don’t know
Steph.
Ok then, night. See you in the morning.
Kisses
Summer goodnight.
Summer.
Thanks for today, that girl is such a bully.
Steph.
That’s alright. I don’t think she will be bothering you anymore.
They
say goodnight and Steph goes outside and sits down with Max.
Max.
Hey Rocky.
Steph.
Don’t take the mick.
Max.
I have to work tomorrow.
Steph.
Ok. Do you want me to take the kids out.
Max.
If you want, but Daniel’s coming over.
Stephs.
That’s ok.
Max.
I know they want to go to the beach. Would that be ok.
Steph.
Yeah, me and Summer can go surfing again.
Max.
I will give you some money for lunch and that..........
Steph.
No, I will pay for everything.
Max.
Are you sure. Look I don’t want you to do too much, not in your condition.
Steph.
Don’t start. I’m fine. I don’t feel any different. I haven’t put any
weight on. But apparently according to Libby you don’t in the first 4 months.
Max.
I don’t care if you have a bump. I will always love you.
Steph.
Well, that makes me feel a lot better.
Max.
Do you want a drink.
Steph.
Yeah please. Can I have a white wine.
Max.
No, It’s not good for you.
Steph.
One wont hurt.
Max.
Ok.
He
goes and fetches the drink. What happens at the beach.
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In
the morning they all wake up and Max walks to work. Steph uses his big car so
she can drive all the kids to the beach.
In
the car. They have just picked up Daniel.
Steph.
Hi Daniel.
Daniel.
Hi Steph, congratulations on your news.
Steph.
Thanks mate.
After
a 15 mins drive they arrive at the beach they all get changed.
The
boys are ready sitting on the beech then Summer and Steph walk out of the
changing rooms both looking stunning.
Daniel.
Your step mum is gorgeous. I wish I was living at yours again.
Boyd.
I know, she is so fit.
Steph
and summer arrive at the pitch on the beach where they are sitting.
Steph.
So are we going in.
Summer.
Yeah.
They
all go in the water and Boyd and Daniel take in their boards.
They
stay in for a long time then Steph spots Max at the top of the beach looking
over.
Steph.
Hey, shall we go and see your dad.
Summer.
Yeah.
All
four of them get out the water and go and see Max.
Steph.
Hi darling.
Max.
Hey babe.
They
kiss.
Boyd
whispers to Daniel. How lucky is he?
Max.
I heard that.
Steph
laughs.
Steph.
Did you get off early.
Max.
Yeah, I have the rest of the day off.
Summer.
Dad, are you coming in the water.
Max.
Too right.
Max
gets ready. Don’t worry he’s not wearing tight trunks he is wearing some
shorts.
He
is looking really sexy.
They
all go in the sea. Steph gets out a bit later. As she is way too cold.
Max
follows and then the kids come out.
Max.
So shall we go home then.
Boyd.
Ok.
They
leave the beach and head home. Do they know what is in store for them when they
arrive home?
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They
are driving into Ramsey Street.
Max.
Oh my god hide me.
Steph.
What is it.
Max.
Joanne, she’s outside my door.
Steph.
Right.......
Max.
Steph no, you have already had a fight with that girls mum.
Daniel
whispers to Boyd. There might be some action.
Max.
She doesn’t know about me and you.
Steph.
Well we should just act normal and pretend she’s not there.
Max.
Yeah ok, kids, we all just walk straight in the house don’t look at her.
Steph.
Yeah ok. After 3.
Max.
1,2,3 go, go, go.
They
all leave the car.
Joanne.
Max. Whooooo, oh hello Steph.
Steph.
Look we’re in a rush.
Joanne.
We’re.
Max.
Come on Steph.
Steph.
Yes were together.
Max.
Come on Steph, leave it.
Steph
walks in the house leaving Joanne outside screaming abuse about Steph and Max.
Libby comes out of her house and tells Joanne where to go. Joanne leaves.
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A Few Months On.
Steph
is now 8 months pregnant.
In
the pub.
Max.
Steph could need me at any time Lou, if I need to rush off you won’t mind will
you.
Lou.
No, course I don’t mind.
Max.
Thanks.
Lou.
You didn’t have to come into work today.
Max.
I just annoy Steph when I fuss around her, it’s the hormones you see they are
so strong.
Lou.
I remember Cherl. She had the worst temper. But you can’t stop loving her.
Max.
Oh I will never stop loving her.
Max.
She is really worried about the birth, she is so young.
Lou.
She will be fine.
Later
that day they all sit down for a break at the pub. Max’s mobile rings.
Max.
Yeah ok, I will be there in 10 mins thanks.
Lou.
Is it good news.
Max.
Yeah she’s in the hospital now.
Max
rushes to the hospital. When he arrives. He finds Lyn and Joe in the canteen.
Max.
Where is she. Is she ok?
Lyn.
Max, were so sorry.......
Max.
What, what’s happened.
Joe.
She’s lost the baby.
Max.
Oh god no, is she ok.
Lyn.
She’s terrible.
Lyn
hugs Max.
Max.
Where is she.
Lyn.
In that room over there.
Max
makes his way over to the room.
He
walks in.
What
happens next.
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Max
walks in to find Steph crying and there is a doctor.
Max.
Oh Steph.
He
hugs her.
The
doctor feels around Steph’s stomach.
Doctor.
There’s a pulse. The baby’s ok. But we need to deliver now.
Lyn
and Joe are told.
Doctor.
Steph, who would you like in with you.
Steph.
My boyfriend, Max.
Max.
Ok here goes.
Doctor.
Push.
Max.
Go on darling. Push hard.
After
2 hours baby Charlie is born.
Steph
is tired and Max is over the moon. The Scully’s, Summer and Boyd visit her and
Charlie.
Max.
Come on kids lets let Steph sleep. She must be tired.
Steph.
I’m not tired.
Max.
Not much........
Steph.
Can you stay with me Max.
Max.
Yeah sure, I was going to.
Steph.
Bye kids, thanks for the flowers.
She
kisses them goodbye. Rosie comes in and meets her grandson and then she takes
the kids home.
Steph.
I can’t believe I have had a baby.
Max.
I know, we are gonna be so happy.
Gradually Steph falls asleep. Max stays there next to her all night.
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