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AN - Living English - See You Again


AN - Living English - See You Again

Episode 42 - Transcript
ANNE, DAVID and his family fly home.

ANNE
Well, I guess this is it. Sarah, thankyou so much for all your help, and for your kindness.

SARAH
Please don’t mention it. And thankyou for trusting me to be your business partner.

ANNE
And my friend. I’ll be thinking of you all the time.

DAVID
I want to thank you too Sarah, for being so kind to my sister and looking after her so well. I’ll be thinking of you too.

SARAH
Thankyou. It was great to meet you. And you too Rose. I hope everything goes well in Singapore.

ROSE
I’m looking forward to meeting David’s parents. I hope they like me.

SARAH
I’m sure they will. I’ll be expecting a postcard from you Anne, so you’d better send me one.

STEVE
And I’ll be waiting for a postcard too.

ANNE
I’ll be counting the days until you come to Singapore.

ANNOUNCEMENT
Attention please! This is the final call for Singapore Airlines flight SQ452 direct to Singapore. Could all passengers for this flight go immediately to gate lounge 3.

ANNE
Goodbye. See you soon.

SARAH
Goodbye.

STEVE
I’ll see you soon.

SARAH
Goodbye ROSE. Good luck. And you too David.

SARAH / DAVID /SARAH
Bye. Seeya. Bye.

JOHN
Wait! I’ve found him. I’ve found your brother!

STEVE
What. Another one?

THE END
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AN - Living English - If I like you


AN - Living English - If I like you

Episode 41 - Transcript
ANNE and SARAH, and STEVE and ANNE discuss the future.

SARAH
Well, you found your brother, you’ve ordered your wine, and tomorrow you’re going home.

ANNE
Yes, Sarah, thank you for everything.

SARAH
But you’ll come back, won’t you?

ANNE
Yes, if the wine sells well, I’ll be back soon. I feel as if I have a second family here.

SARAH
I’d love to come and see you in Singapore.

ANNE
Oh yes! I’ll show you around. And you must meet my parents. That’d be great.

SARAH
Well, if our business goes well, I’ll be able to afford it.

ANNE
There’s no ‘ifs’ about it. You’re a very good agent. I’m so happy you’re my buyer here.

STEVE
If you like, I’ll come to Singapore with Sarah.

ANNE
I’d like that very much. You can meet my parents too.

STEVE
Do you think they’ll like me?

ANNE
Of course they’ll like you. If I like you, they’ll like you.

SARAH
I think I’d better leave you two alone. Ring me if you need help with packing.

STEVE
I’ve only just met you. And now you’re leaving.

ANNE
But I’ll come back. If you want me to.


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AN - Living English - He said he loved me


AN - Living English - He said he loved me

Episode 40 - Transcript
DAVID reports his conversation to the others.

DAVID
Goodbye. I’ll see you soon. Yeah, I promise. I love you too.

SARAH
Well? What did they say?

DAVID
My mother said she was glad that I’m okay. She said she was happy to hear my voice. She told me that she’s been very worried.

ANNE
What about dad? What did he say?

DAVID
He said he was very angry, but that he forgives me, and he told me that he loves me.

ANNE
Of course he loves you. He’s your father!

ROSE
Did he say anything else?

DAVID
Yes, he asked me to go home. He said they want to see us.

ROSE
All of us?

DAVID
Yes. They want to meet you. And Sam. They asked us to go to Singapore.

ROSE
But we can’t afford it.

DAVID
He’s sending us tickets.

ANNE
Of course he is. He loves you, David. We all do. And now there is Rose and Sam too.

ROSE
I’d love to meet your parents David. And Sam wants to meet his grandparents. They’re our family

DAVID
I’m so sorry.

ROSE
It’s okay. It’s all out now. We’ll go as soon as possible.

ANNE
You can come with me.

STEVE
What about me? Can I come too?

SARAH
You’re not family, Steve.
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AN - Living English - How could you?


AN - Living English - How could you?

Episode 39 - Transcript
DAVID talks to his father.

DAVID
Hello Dad? It’s me, David.

NORMAN
Do you realise how worried we’ve been?

DAVID (V.O.)
Yes, I…

NORMAN
You’re our son! How could you do this to us?

DAVID
I’m sorry for causing you so much worry dad. I thought you would be angry. That’s why I didn’t tell you I couldn’t study any more.

NORMAN
Of course I’m angry. Your mother has been sick with worry. But you didn’t have to disappear. What have you been doing all this time?

DAVID
I’ve been working. I work at the market. I’m going to be a partner in the business soon. And Dad…there’s something else. I’m with someone. And we have a baby boy (silence) Dad…? Are you still there?

NORMAN
Did you say you were married?

DAVID
Not exactly. I have a partner. Her name is Rose. And we have a son. Your grandson. Dad?

NORMAN
I’m here David. There’s too much to think about. I want you to come home.

DAVID
But I…

NORMAN
No buts. You need to come home. Bring her. Bring Rose and our grandson. Your mother and I love you, and we want to see you. We want to meet your family.
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AN - Living English - You Should Ring Your Parents


AN - Living English - You Should Ring Your Parents

Episode 38 - Transcript
They discuss what DAVID should do.

ANNE
They’ll be so relieved you’re safe. We didn’t know what to think, David.

DAVID
Can’t I just disappear? You can pretend I don’t exist.

ANNE
You should have told me. I could have helped. Didn’t you realise we’d come and look for you?

DAVID
I just couldn’t face Dad.

ANNE
You could have told your sister.

DAVID
I ought to have told you Anne. I should have trusted you. I’m so sorry.

ANNE
He’s so beautiful David. You can’t keep him from Mum and Dad.

ROSE
They’re your flesh and blood, David. They’re Sam’s grandparents. Don’t you think they’ll want to see him? Don’t you think I want to meet your parents?

ANNE
Rose is right David. Mum and Dad so much want to be grandparents.

DAVID
But not like this!

STEVE
Your secret’s out now.

SARAH
Steve!

ANNE
It’s alright Sarah. Steve’s right. I think David knows what he has to do.

DAVID
What do you suggest?

DAVID
Hello Mum. It’s me, David. Yeah, I’m Okay, I’m alright. Anne found me. Yeah, I’m working. Look, I’m so sorry that I didn’t call you. Can you forgive me? Yeah okay, alright. I love you too. Yeah, Alright. Mum’s crying. She’s gone to get Dad. He’s going to be so angry. Hello dad?
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AN - Living English - I had to find a job

AN - Living English - I had to find a job

Episode 37 - Transcript
DAVID tells his story

ANNE
What happened? Why did you stop writing?

DAVID
I started my course at University. It was very difficult. Computer science isn’t for me.

ANNE
Did you fail your exams?

DAVID
Yes. I let everyone down. I just wanted to die. Dad must be so angry.

ANNE
He’s just worried about you, David.

DAVID
I didn’t know what to do. I was so confused. I had to find a job. I couldn’t use father’s money any more. So, I applied for a job at the Markets. Phil was very kind. He agreed to give me a job if I could get a working visa.

ANNE
How did you?

DAVID
I went home and applied for it.

ANNE
You mean you went back to Singapore?

DAVID
Yes. I was too ashamed to see anyone. I’m such a failure.
ROSE takes David’s hand.

ROSE
I don’t think you’re a failure.

DAVID
Anyway, I returned here, and I started work. I met Rose, we moved in together, and, well, then Sam came along.

STEVE
It’s an amazing story.

SARAH
I think it’s wonderful.

DAVID
Mum and dad won’t think it’s that wonderful.

ANNE
They’ll be so relieved you’re safe. We didn’t know what to think, David.


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AN - Living English - This is your nephew


AN - Living English - This is your nephew

Episode 36 - Transcript
ANNE meets her brother’s family

ROSE
You’d better come in.

ROSE
You didn’t tell me you had a sister.
(Turning to the others)
David hasn’t told me very much about his family.

DAVID
I’m so sorry. Anne, I feel very bad about not contacting you.

ANNE
I just can’t believe it. I was looking for you, thinking that something terrible must have happened and here you are playing house!

DAVID
There’s someone you should meet.
He takes ANNE to a corner of the room where there is a crib with a cover over it. He folds back the cover. There is a baby there.

DAVID
This is our son, Sam. Sam, meet your Aunt Anne.

ANNE
David! My little brother – a father! He’s beautiful! David, why didn’t you tell me about Rose. Why didn’t you tell me you were a father?

ROSE
I think I would like to know that too.

ANNE
I would have come and helped you.

DAVID
It’s hard to explain.

ANNE
I have some friends outside who helped me find you. I think you need to tell us all what happened.

ROSE
I’ll go and get them.
DAVID picks SAM up out of his crib, and passes him to ANNE.

ANNE
I’m an aunt!
ROSE comes in with the others.

ANNE
Sarah, Steve. This is my brother David and his partner, Rose. And this is my nephew Sam.

SARAH
He’s gorgeous!

DAVID
(to STEVE)
I know you. You…

STEVE
…shop at your stall. Yeah.

DAVID
Green apples. He always wants green apples.

STEVE
That’s right. You have a good memory David.

ROSE
I think you’d better all sit down.
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AN - Living English - This is the house


AN - Living English - This is the house

Episode 35 - Transcript
They arrive at DAVID’s house

SARAH
Where did you say it was?

STEVE
This is it. Barker Street. We’re looking for number 57.
The car pulls up outside the house.

ANNE
What am I gunna say to him?

SARAH
It’ll be fine. He’s your brother.

STEVE
So. Who’s going to knock?

ANNE
I guess I will. I’m so nervous.

SARAH
Don’t worry. We’ll be here.
ANNE walks up to the front door and knocks. A WOMAN (ROSE) comes to the front door.

ROSE
Hello.

ANNE
Hello. I wonder… er, I’m sorry to bother you. I’m looking for…it’s very hard to explain.

ROSE
Perhaps my partner can help you. David!
ANNE is shocked. DAVID comes to the door and recognises his sister.

DAVID
Anne!

ANNE
David!

DAVID
It’s so good to see you. I’m so ashamed. I’ve been so selfish.

ANNE
I’m so glad you’re alright. I’ve been so worried.
ROSE is looking confused and a little worried.

DAVID
Rose – this is my sister Anne.

ROSE
Your sister!

DAVID
Anne – this is my er… girlfriend, Rose..

ROSE
You’d better come in.


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AN - Living English - You were going too fast


AN - Living English - You were going too fast

Episode 34 - Transcript
SARAH, ANNE and STEVE get pulled over for speeding.
A policeman is following them on a motorbike.

ANNE
What’s that?

STEVE
It’s the cops!
They pull over, and the policeman approaches.

POLICEMAN
Can I see your licence please?

STEVE
Here you are. I’m sorry officer, what’s the problem?

POLICEMAN
I’m afraid you were travelling at seventy kilometres per hour in a sixty kilometre zone. Also, I see you have a passenger in the back seat who was not wearing a seat belt. Do you know that you must wear a seat belt when you’re travelling in a vehicle, ma’am?

SARAH
I’m sorry. I forgot. You see officer, my friend here has been looking for her brother who she hasn’t seen for two years, and we’ve just discovered the address.

STEVE
We were driving there when you pulled us over.

POLICEMAN
Yes, well, you hear a lot of stories in this job. I haven’t heard that one before.

SARAH
But it’s true!

ANNE
I’m really sorry. It’s all my fault. I was only thinking about my brother, and now you’re in trouble.

STEVE
It’s okay Anne. It was my fault we were going too fast.

POLICEMAN
Look, just stick to the speed limit, okay?

STEVE
Thankyou officer. Thankyou so much.

POLICEMAN
But that’s no excuse for not wearing a seatbelt. Right now be off with you. I hope they find your brother, ma’am.

STEVE
Thanks officer.


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AN - Living English - Who Wants to Know?


AN - Living English - Who Wants to Know?

Episode 33 - Transcript
ANNE, STEVE and SARAH look for DAVID at the Market stall.
STEVE leads them to the fruit and veg stall where ANNE thinks she saw DAVID.

ANNE
He’s not here.

STEVE
Give me the photo. I’ll ask.
ANNE gives him the photo and STEVE goes up to the FRUITSELLER.

STEVE
Excuse me!

FRUITSELLER
Yes mate.

STEVE
We’re looking for this man. He works here, doesn’t he?

FRUITSELLER
Who wants to know?

STEVE
This is his sister. She’s been looking for him.

FRUITSELLER
Don’t know anything about a sister. He never mentioned a sister.

ANNE
But it is him, isn’t it? Please say it’s him!

FRUITSELLER
Yeah, well this does look like our Davo. Reckon it’s him, love.

ANNE
Oh thankyou, thankyou! It’s David!

STEVE
I knew it!
Turns to Fruitseller

STEVE
So where is he?

FRUITSELLER
Look I dunno, mate. He rang yesterday. Said he wanted a couple of days off. I said okay – he’s usually pretty good.

ANNE
Do you know where he lives?

FRUITSELLER
Hang on love, I’ll just get me book.

SARAH
We’ll go there straight away.
Later, they are driving.

STEVE
Straight ahead?

SARAH
Yes, no, left at the next lights.

ANNE
How far is it?

SARAH
Not far. Keep going along this road until you get to a roundabout.
A police motorbike catches up with them and turns on its siren.

STEVE
Uh oh.

SARAH
What’s that?

STEVE
It’s the cops.


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AN - Living English - He says he knows my brother


AN - Living English - He says he knows my brother

Episode 32 - Transcript
DAVID tells ANNE what he knows.
STEVE is looking at the photo.

STEVE
This is your brother?

ANNE
Yes

STEVE
I know this man!

ANNE
You know him!

STEVE
I’m sure it’s him. This is the man who works at the stall where I buy fruit.

ANNE
I knew it! I knew it was him! We must go there now!

STEVE
Hold on! Hold on! It’s ten o’clock at night. The Market’s closed. Let me have another look. How long since you’ve seen him?

ANNE
Two years.

STEVE
It’s him. I’m sure it’s him.
SARAH comes into the room.

SARAH
What’s going on?

ANNE
Steve says he knows my brother.

SARAH
What!

STEVE
Well I think so…

ANNE
He says David’s working at the Market.

STEVE
That’s right.

ANNE
My brother sells fruit for a living!

SARAH
Steve, are you sure?

STEVE
Yes. ANNE thinks she saw him.

SARAH
Well the Market’s are open tomorrow. Let’s find out.

ANNE
I can’t believe it. David, working at the Market.


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AN - Living English - That was Delicious

AN - Living English - That was Delicious


Episode 31 - Transcript
The family praise ANNE for her meal.
SARAH, her husband MARK, daughter Louise and brother STEVE are there. They are finishing their meal.

SARAH
That was delicious Anne.

ANNE
I’m glad you enjoyed it.

MARK
Yes, it was very tasty.

ANNE
If you went to Singapore you could have it every day.

SARAH
There you are, Mark, the advantages of travel.

STEVE
I thought it was absolutely superb.

ANNE
Thankyou, Steve. What did you think Louise?

LOUISE
Too hot!

ANNE
I’m sorry. That’s how we eat in Singapore.

STEVE
Do you want to play darts?

ANNE
What’s that?

STEVE
Come on, I’ll show you.

LOUISE
Can I play too?

SARAH
No Louise. Let Anne relax. She cooked dinner, so we’ll clean up.
In the games room, Steve shows Anne how to play darts.

STEVE
You have to hold it like this. Gently, like this. Look where you want the dart to go, and throw it, but not too hard.
ANNE throws her dart.

STEVE
That’s pretty good for a beginner.
ANNE smiles, but her mind is somewhere else.

STEVE
Anne, you seem sad again. What’s the matter?

ANNE
There’s something I haven’t told you...


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AN - Living English - First, fry the prawns


Episode 30 - Transcript
ANNE cooks a meal.

SARAH
What are we having?

ANNE
Singapore noodles with prawns. It’s a very famous dish. You can buy it at street stalls everywhere. I hope you like it.

SARAH
I’m sure we will. So, what do we do first?

ANNE
First we have to peel the prawns.

SARAH
Okay. I’ll do that. Now what?

ANNE
Now we’ll fry the prawns. The oil must be very hot. It doesn’t take very long. While I’m doing that, you can chop the leeks. Chop them very fine.
She fries the prawns, while SARAH chops the leeks.

SARAH
Like this?

ANNE
Yes. Sort of…
LATER… She has taken the prawns out of the wok…

SARAH
Now what?

ANNE
Next we add the spices, and some ginger, and the leeks.

SARAH
Okay, and now?

ANNE
Now the leeks are soft, we put in some bean sprouts, and then the prawns, and the noodles.

SARAH
All in together? Is that all?

ANNE
Almost. Lastly we add some of this special sauce. I didn’t think I’d be able to find this here. Your market’s very good. That’s it. We’re almost ready. I hope your family’s hungry.


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Episode 29 - Transcript
SARAH shows ANNE her kitchen
ANNE has her shopping in a bag. She puts it on the bench while SARAH shows her around the kitchen.

SARAH
Are you feeling better now?

ANNE
Yes, the Doctor said I should relax.

SARAH
Why don’t you sit down? Let me cook.

ANNE
No. I enjoy cooking. It is relaxing for me.

SARAH
Okay then. Well, let me help. What do you need?

ANNE
I need a sharp knife.

SARAH
The knives are in this drawer.

ANNE
And a wok. Do you have one?

SARAH
Yes of course. It’s in this cupboard.

ANNE
And do you have a …. Hmmm. I don’t know what it’s called. A kind of saucepan with holes in it.

SARAH
A colander. It’s in here too. It’s behind the saucepan.

ANNE
And I’ll need a bowl.

SARAH
Large or small?

ANNE
Big enough to hold these prawns.

SARAH
Oh, yum, prawns. I love prawns. How about this one?
She holds up a very big bowl.

ANNE
No, that’s too big. I don’t need one as big as that.

SARAH
This one?

ANNE
That’s perfect. Okay, I’m ready!
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Episode 28 - Transcript
ANNE goes to the doctor.
ANNE enters the waiting room and approaches the RECEPTIONIST.

ANNE
Excuse me. I have an appointment to see Doctor Chang at 2.30.

RECEPTIONIST
And your name?

ANNE
Lee. Anne Lee.

RECEPTIONIST
Ms Lee. Yes, please take a seat. Doctor will see you soon.

ANNE
Thankyou.
She takes a seat and leafs through magazines.

RECEPTIONIST
Ms Lee? Doctor will see you now.

ANNE
Thankyou.
ANNE enters the surgery.

DOCTOR CHANG
So Ms Lee. How can I help you?

ANNE
I’ve been getting some very bad headaches lately. And I feel tense.

DOCTOR CHANG
When do you get them?

ANNE
Usually at night, but sometimes in the morning too.

DOCTOR CHANG
And have you been taking anything for them?

ANNE
No.

DOCTOR CHANG
You look tense. Are you working too hard?

ANNE
Not really. I’m over here from Singapore buying wine.

DOCTOR CHANG
But something’s worrying you. Am I right?

ANNE
Yes, I’m worried about my brother. He’s been missing for two years.

DOCTOR CHANG
No wonder you’ve been getting headaches. Just let me give you a check up to make sure it’s nothing else.

DOCTOR CHANG
Your blood pressure is a little high, but your heart is fine. I’m sure it’s the
worry about your brother that’s causing the headaches.

ANNE
What can I do?

DOCTOR CHANG
Try to relax and get some rest. Do you prefer Western or Chinese medicine?

ANNE
I prefer Chinese medicine.

DOCTOR CHANG
Here are some tablets. Take two, three times a day. And try not to worry about your brother. I’m sure you’ll find him soon.

ANNE
Thankyou. I hope so.


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AN - Living English - It's made of gold


Episode 27 - Transcript
ANNE sees JOHN and describes her brother’s possessions.
ANNE is sitting in JOHN’s office.

ANNE
I thought I saw David at the market. But I didn’t get a very good look and I lost him in the crowd.

JOHN
When was this?

ANNE
Just yesterday.

JOHN
How long since you’ve seen him?

ANNE
Nearly two years.

JOHN
Are you sure you’d recognise him now?

ANNE
Of course! He’s my brother.

JOHN
It’s just, I’m thinking he might have changed his appearance – if he didn’t want to be found.

ANNE
Mr Barbour, I would recognise my brother. Believe me.

JOHN
Of course. I’m sorry. Maybe you did see him at the market. It’s just you’ve been thinking about him a lot. The mind plays tricks, you know.

ANNE
I suppose so. Maybe it wasn’t him. I don’t know.

JOHN
Is there anything that would positively identify him? Jewellery, a scar, anything?

ANNE
His watch. My father gave it to him. He always wears it.

JOHN
Can you describe it?

ANNE
It’s an old fashioned watch. An Omega. It was our grandfather’s

JOHN
What’s the band made of?

ANNE
Silver. And the watch has an inscription. It says ‘To my son Norman’

JOHN
Norman?

ANNE
That’s our father’s name. Grandfather gave it to him.

JOHN
Aha! (writes) Norman.

ANNE
In Chinese.

JOHN
In Chinese.

ANNE
He might have a neckband. I gave it to him as a going-away present.

JOHN
What’s it like?

ANNE
It’s made of tortoise-shell. It’s a disc with a design, like this.
She draws a ‘yin-yang’ design on a piece of paper.

JOHN
Ah, Yin Yang.

ANNE
That’s right. You know it. The band is made of leather. He said he’d always wear it.

JOHN
Yes, well it’s not much, but it’s something I suppose. I’ll call you next week with some news.

ANNE
I hope so.


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AN - Living English - I thought I saw him


Episode 26 - Transcript
ANNE meets STEVE unexpectedly.

ANNE is trying to keep sight of the young man as she finishes buying her groceries. The young man turns away and she starts after him, but it is too hard to get through the crowd. She bumps into someone.

ANNE
Sorry.

ANNE
Steve!

STEVE
Fancy running into you here! Where are you off to in such a hurry?

ANNE
Oh, Nowhere… I, I thought I saw someone I know.

STEVE
Oh. Where?

ANNE
Oh, it’s okay. He’s gone now. I must’ve made a mistake.

STEVE
You got time for a coffee?

ANNE
Yeah,okay

STEVE
Yeah

STEVE
How about here?

ANNE
Fine.

STEVE
So what are you doing at the market?

ANNE
I’m cooking at your house on Friday, remember?

STEVE
Of course, Friday. That’ll be great.

ANNE
What about you? Do you come here often?
STEVE laughs

ANNE
What’s funny?

STEVE
When someone says, “Do you come here often”, it’s what we call a pick-up line. You know when someone’s trying…

ANNE
I know what a pick-up line is.

STEVE
Sorry. I come here every week to buy fruit. I like fresh fruit for work. What are we having for dinner?

ANNE
You’ll find out on Friday.

WAITER
What would you like?

STEVE
Cappuccino.

WAITER
Yep

STEVE
And a tea please

WAITER
Tea. No worries.

STEVE
Do you want me to take your shopping home? I can put it in the fridge for you.

ANNE
No, that’s okay, I have a fridge in my room at the hotel.

ANNE
The person you saw. Who did you think it was?

ANNE
It’s a long story. Maybe I’ll tell you later.

STEVE
On Friday.

ANNE
Maybe


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AN - Living English - Anne goes shopping at the Market


Episode 25 - Transcript
ANNE goes shopping at the Market.
ANNE waits at the counter of the fish shop.

ATTENDANT
Who’s next please?

ANNE
Could I have some prawns please?

ATTENDANT
Fresh, frozen or cooked?

ANNE
Frozen please.

ATTENDANT
How much do you need?

ANNE
About five hundred grams please.
He weighs and wraps the prawns.

ATTENDANT
That’ll be ten dollars thankyou.

ANNE
Thankyou

ATTENDANT 2
Can I help you?

ANNE
Some of these leeks.

ATTENDANT 2
How many love?

ANNE
Three.

ATTENDANT 2
Something else?

ANNE
Some ginger.

ATTENDANT 2
Right there love.

ANNE
Oh, right. Just this piece please.

ATTENDANT 2
Okay.

ANNE
Do you have any bean sprouts?

ATTENDANT 2
Yes we do. How much would you like?

ANNE
About a hundred grams.

ATTENDANT 2
Will that be all?

ANNE
Yes thanks.

ATTENDANT 2
That’ll be four dollars thanks.

ANNE
Thankyou.
Through the crowd Anne sees a young man who looks familiar. Could it be David, her long-lost brother?


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Episode 24 - Transcript
ANNE and SARAH are tasting wines. The WINEMAKER, TIM, is explaining the different varieties.

TIM
These are our whites. Why don’t you try the Chardonnay first? It’s our best-selling wine.

SARAH
Lovely.

ANNE
Good fruit. Perhaps a little immature.

TIM
Yes, it’s made from some of our youngest vines. It’s our most popular white at the moment. Try this Riesling.

ANNE
Hmmm.

SARAH
It’s very pale isn’t it?

TIM
A lot of our customers are finding it very attractive.

ANNE
It’s a bit too dry for our market. I think we’ll leave that one. But I like the Chardonnay. I think we can sell that.

TIM
Excellent.

SARAH
Let’s try the reds.

TIM
Our reds are as good as any you’ll find around here.

ANNE
What have we got here?

TIM
This is our cabernet sauvignon. It’s very popular.

ANNE
Mmmm. A bit too much fruit at this stage. I understand it wasn’t a good year for cabernet in this district.

TIM
You know your wines, Miss Lee.

ANNE
I try to be prepared. What’s your best red?

TIM
This one. Our shiraz, and we think it’s world class.

SARAH
It’s a lovely colour, deepest red.

ANNE
What vintage is this?

TIM
It’s three years old now. It’ll drink well for years yet, but you can drink
it right now too.

ANNE
And what’s the price?

TIM
Well, it’s our most expensive wine at fifty dollars retail.

ANNE
I’ll think about it. It’s certainly got potential, but there are a lot of wines around in this class these days. You’ve got a lot of competition Tim!

TIM
That’s for sure. But we can work out a special price for you, if you’re interested.

ANNE
I’m definitely interested. This is very good. Sarah knows our requirements and pricing position, I’m sure you can work out something with her.

TIM
I’m sure we can.


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Episode 23 - Transcript
The Professor advises ANNE on what to do next.

GRAHAM
Here

ANNE
I don’t know what to do.

GRAHAM
I think you should go to the police.

ANNE
But he says I shouldn’t look for him.

GRAHAM
Yes, well he might have felt that way then. But a year’s a long time. If I were you, I’d report your brother missing.

ANNE
Should I tell my parents about the letter?

GRAHAM
Your poor parents, they must be so worried. I think you should tell them what you know.

ANNE
What if I can’t find him?

GRAHAM
Have faith. I’m sure you will. You know your brother. You’ll find him.

GRAHAM
I’ll show you out.
He shows her outside.

GRAHAM
Well, good luck Ms Lee.

ANNE
I don’t know what else to do.

GRAHAM
Why don’t you advertise in the newspaper? Put a photograph of your brother there. Somebody might recognise him.

ANNE
Good, I hadn’t thought of that.

GRAHAM
My advice is, never give up.

ANNE
Thankyou for your help.
She shakes his hand and walks away.

GRAHAM
When you find your brother – say hello to him for me.

ANNE
I will.

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