Episode 172

Written By:

Forrest Redlich

Directed By:

Graham Rouse

Music:

Do For You - Euphoria

Dream Sequence

Lisa has a flashback to she and Chris being schoolchildren, playing happily together until Sonny and his mates arrive. What follows is a rock and roll dance sequence involving Lisa, Sonny and all of his mates. Lisa is carried away in the moment and when she turns around Sonny has gone.

Street

Lisa is crying. She says Sonny's name.

Warehouse

Sonny is tending to his injured leg. It is in a bad way. He pours spirit into the wound and lights a match. He stabs the lit match into the wound and screams in pain.

Wasteland

Bob's car is burning in flames. Two passer-by's see the car and are shocked by the wreckage.

Police Station

Max is reading up on the symptoms of leprosy. Lisa and Alice arrive with some christening cake for Max. They notice something is wrong with him and tell him that they might be able to help him if he tells them what's wrong. Max says they can't help him. Lisa and Alice leave and Max takes an emergency phone call.

Chris and Megans House

Martha, George and Vi are clearing up the house as Ernie talks about how happy he is. Martha says that things are looking up for the Patchett clan since Ernie and Abby's wedding and Rachel being born. She comments that even Auntie Vi has calmed down. George continues to clear up and says that Chris, Megan and Abbey know how to stay away. Martha thinks they have gone for a drive to get away from the mess. George answers the door to Max who says nothing but just looks at George in desperation.

Wasteland

The car is still burning when George and Max arrive at the scene. Harry Haddock is there and tells George the car was blown up by a bomb. George can't believe it and Harry tells him there are three bodies inside. They want to run a registration check but Max says there's no need - he knows who's car it is.

The Rectory

George and Max arrive at Bobs and show him with the burned out number plate.

Warehouse

Sonny has one candle and sings 'He's a jolly good fellow' before blowing it out.

Lisa and Alices Flat

Lisa tells Alice that Sonny used to be her hero. When she was a kid Sonny used to look out for her and would scare of her boyfriends. He told Lisa that she was a princess in a world full of dragons. Alice tells Lisa that the world is not full of dragons but Lisa says it is for Sonny.

Chris and Megans House

Martha and Vi comment about how happy Ernie looks with Rachel. George and Max arrive and Max takes Zac home. George announces that there has been an accident; Bob's car has been blown up by a bomb. Martha asks if anyone was hurt and George tells them that Chris, Megan and Abbey must have taken a short cut through the new development site. Vi asks if they are hurt and wants to know which hospital they are in. George breaks down and says they didn't have a chance; they are all dead. Martha comforts George as Ernie stands up with Rachel in his arms. He tells Vi they have to take her home.

Lisa and Alices Flat

Lisa has her hands over her hears and won't believe what Bob is telling her. She doesn't see why Sonny gets the blame for everything and tells Bob that Sonny knows nothing about bombs. Bob explains that Arthur, the guy Sonny escaped with, has a history in bomb making. Lisa still refuses to believe that Sonny would harm Chris until Bob tells her the bomb was in his car. Lisa freezes as Bob tells her the bomb was meant for him. The realisation hits Lisa and she collapses in Bob's arms.

Ernie's Bedroom

Ernie and Vi are putting Rachel in her cot. Ernie starts crying, turns to Auntie Vi and says 'They've killed my family'.

Wasteland

Bob is at the bombsite and sadly examines the wreckage.

Warehouse

Arthur arrives and chucks the morning paper at Sonny. Sonny learns that he has killed Chris, Megan and Abbey and says it's a shame as Chris was a nice bloke. Arthur thinks they should give themselves up but Sonny has different idea's. He says that everyone in the world dies, you can go out sick or you can go out a hero. Sonny says he has never done anything good in his life and promises that he will die good.

The Surgery

Max has come to see Elly but Nikki tells him she's busy. Max wonders if the lab could have been wrong but Nikki is adamant that the lab never makes mistakes. As Max leaves Bob arrives wanting to see Elly. Nikki shows him through and Elly tells him she has been trying to call him. Bob tells her the bomb was meant for him and Elly tells him he shouldn't blame himself. She takes him home.

Lisa and Alices Flat

Alice is dressed and ready to leave the flat, whilst Lisa sits on the sofa still dressed in her pyjamas. Alice wants Lisa to go to the pub with her but Lisa says she can't. She doesn't know what she will say to everyone and she thinks she will be hated. Alice tells her that no one will hate her and says that Ernie and Vi will need all the friends they can get. Lisa says she can't go and she and Alice share a hug before Alice leaves. Lisa goes into the kitchen and hears a knock at the door. When she answers it she is restrained by Arthur who tells her she has to listen to him.

The Rectory

Elly gives Bob some tea and he tells her he really appreciates what she is doing for him. She tells him not to blame himself but he says with three good people killed by a bomb that was meant for him he has little choice. Bob tells Elly that he could never get through to Sonny despite trying to help him when he was a kid. Bob says nothing ever got to Sonny and at times he felt that Sonny was born bad. Elly tells him that no one is born bad and stresses that something early on in life messed Sonny up. Lisa arrives with Arthur and tells Elly and Bob she needs their help.

Vi's Room

Vi is holding Rachel when Alice arrives. Vi tells her that Rachel won't take her feed. Alice asks where Ernie is and Vi tells her he has gone to identify the bodies. She tells Alice he was crying in hs room all night. Alice assures Vi that Sonny will caught but Vi says it makes no difference now, the damage has been done. Vi doesn't understand how things can change in 24 hours; yesterday they were all so happy. Alice takes Rachel and tells Vi that they have to be strong for Ernie and Rachel. Vi tells Alice she never ceases to amaze her.

The Rectory

Elly wants to call the police but Lisa stops her. Elly reminds them that Sonny has killed four people but Arthur says he will kill more if they call in the cops. He explains that Sonny is in a lot of pain and is high on speed. He leaves and Lisa pleads with Bob to help her. She says she doesn't care what happens to Sonny anymore but doesn't want anyone else to die. She feels that if he speaks to Sonny he might be able to get through to him. Elly tells Bob she won't let him go after Sonny and Lisa says she will go with him. Bob escorts Lisa from the rectory as Elly despairs.

Police Station

Nikki is teasing Max about the leprosy. He is non responsive and she leaves as George arrives. He has just returnd from the morgue and tells Max that Newbridge are coming to help them with Sonny's capture. Max breaks the mood and tells Geirge he has leprosy.

Chris and Megans House

Ernie, Alice and Vi are packing away Chris and Megans belongings. Alice wonders what will happen to the house and Vi says maybe another young couple will move in. They say what a shame it is after all the trouble they went through to buy it. Lisa arrives and asks if she can help. Vi tells her to come but Lisa stands in the doorway and breaks down in tears. She tells them she is sorry and that Sonny didn't know what he was doing when he killed Chris, Megan and Abbey. Vi tells her it's not he fault and hugs her. Ernie and Alice join them and the four of them weep for their losses.

The Rectory

Elly tells Bob he cannot go after Sonny, as he will get hurt. Bob tells her it will be ok but Elly says it won't be and asks Bob why he has to do this. He tells her that E Street is his patch and when Jimmy died he promised that he would look after E Street. He says he has to stop Sonny from murdering more of his people. Elly says she will go with him; E Street is her patch too and she tells Bob there's no point in trying to talk her out of going.

The Surgery

Martha and Nikki are filing when George arrives. He has learned of Nikki's practical joke on Max and is not impressed. Nikki says she wanted to teach Max a lesson as he thinks he knows everything. Martha tells her that forging lab report is serious and says that Elly could sack her. George tells Nikki that the people of Westside are going through a rough time at the moment and don't need any extra problems.

Police Station

Nikki arrives and tells Max that he doesn't have leprosy. She tells him it was a joke and that she forged the lab reports to get back at him. She is shocked that Max took it so seriously and he tells her cops take everything seriously. Max kisses her and Nikki asks why he kissed her when he is so mad. Max tells her he never thought he'd be able to kiss anyone again without leaving his lips behind!

Warehouse

Sonny loads up his gun and says 'Time to rock and roll'.

The Surgery

Elly is preparing a medical bag to take to Sonny. Bob tells her he doesn't think it's a good idea that she goes with him and tells her he doesn't want anything to happen to her. She tells him she has a much better chance of getting to Sonny as he needs her. Bob reaches out for Elly and holds her arms, she asks him what he is doing and he says he's just looking at her. She tells him to let go so she can finish packing. Bob tells her he his hopeless at saying what he really fells when he's around her but Elly says she's never noticed. He says he has to tell her something before they visit Sonny, and although this may not be the right time or place if he doesn't do it now he never will.

Bob: You know you've always thought of me as just a good friend?
Elly: The best.
Bob: And our friendship's very important to you.
Elly: It is.
Bob: And I guess that's why I haven't said before to you what I want to say to you now.
Elly: Are you sure this is the right time or place?
Bob: No but I'm going to tell you anyway. I'm in love with you. It's been breaking me apart for a long time.
Elly: Has it?
Bob: Yeah.
Elly: Why?
Bob: Because I didn't know how you'd react if I said it.
Elly: You're really in love with me?
Bob: I love you.
Elly: Really?
Bob: Yeah.
Elly: That's good.
Bob: Is it?
Elly: Yeah because you know something?
Bob: What?
Elly: I think I'm in love with you too.

With that all the years of waiting, wanting, wishing and hoping draw Elly and Bob into a passionate kiss. They are interrupted when Claire, Toni and Harley burst in through the door full of surprise and excitement. Bob tells them to stay at home as he and Elly have to go and do something. Elly gives Claire and Toni a kiss before she and Bob walk out of the surgery.

The Warehouse

Sonny watches Elly and Bob drive into the warehouse grounds. Bob asks Elly if she should stay in the car but she says she's sticking by him. Bob tells her once again that he loves her. They walk around the grounds and call Sonny's name. Elly tells Sonny they want to help him and Bob says he know this is just between he and Sonny. Sonny calls down from the top of the scaffolding and tells Bob to come up. Elly chases after Bob and tells him to be careful.

Bob reaches the top of the scaffolding where Sonny is and wonders what they do now. Sonny thinks they should just fight to the death but Bob thinks Sonny is in no fit state to fight anyone. Sonny agrees he's right and insists Bob doesn't come to close. He asks why Bob has come and Bob says this vendetta is between the two of them. He tells him a lot of innocent people have been killed and that it has to stop. Sonny says that he and Bob grew up on the same patch and that makes them homeboys, Bob says it doesn't as he would never do what Sonny has done. Sonny thinks Bob was lucky to find Jimmy McCabe and God and he gives Bob the gun to shoot him. Bob throws the gun to the ground and Sonny comments that Bob always sees the best in people. Sonny begins to climb higher up the frame and sees Elly on the ground; he calls to her and says it was nice of her to come. He tells Bob that if he returns to Westside he will go to jail for the rest of his life and be forgotten about. He doesn't want to be forgotten, he's spent the whole of his life trying to be remembered. Sonny tells Bob he's not going back to Westside, he's not going to jail and he's not going to kill any more people - he wants out. Bob pleas with him to come down but Sonny shouts up to the sky and says 'Hey God, I'm checking out'. He turns to Bob and tells him to watch out for surprises, he then jumps off the scaffolding and falls to his death.

Elly rushes over to him and Bob soon joins her. Elly checks his pulse and confirms that Sonny is dead. Bob takes Elly's hand and leads her away. As they reach Elly's car she turns around and sits on the bonnet. Bob asks her if she's ok and when she simply nods he tells her he will drive. As Elly makes her way to the passenger seat Sonny's 'Watch out for surprises' warning to Bob is heard. Elly opens the door and triggers a gunshot which knocks her over. As she falls to the ground Bob calls her name and runs around the car to where she has fallen. He continues to shout her name as he cradles her in his arms.

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Trivia

This episode is written by Executive Producer Forrest Redlich.
Lorry D'Er Cole who later played Joey Valentine is one of the dancers in the sequence at the beginning.
Paul Kelman plays Chris Patchett in the first scene despite dying the episode before.
As Elly and Bob look for Sonny, he can clearly be seen holding a rifle. When he comes face to face with Bob he is only holding a hand gun. Whilst Elly and Bob were scouting the place for him, Sonny was fixing the trap in Elly's car.