Bobby Forever Missed

Home and Away Episode #33 Hoodoo You Love? (Part 2) Kierain is in his room getting ready for the concert when Pippa comes in Pippa: What do I wear? Kierain: Put these on and stick with me! Kierain gives Pippa a shirt reading “Hoodoo Gurus The Stoneage Tour 1984” and some fake tattoos Pippa: Will this shirt fit? Kierain: Yep I deliberately bought 1 shirt for me and one shirt for a parent when this tour was on you see my real mum and dad never took me I always took myself you’re the first parent to go with me Pippa: This is an honour none of the others want me part of their scene Neville comes in Neville: Enjoy yourselves you two Kierain/Pippa: We will At the venue Tom drops Pippa and Kierain off Tom: Now just meet me back here after the show. Kierain: Thanks Tom sure you won’t be bored? Tom: Mate some of the best times I’ve ever had were in a car Flashback to the 70s Tom and Pippa are kissing in a car Tom: Oh Pip Pippa: Oh Tom Flash Forward to 1988 Tom: Yeah Kierain and Pippa are going past venders on their way inside Kierain gets shirts for him Pippa and Roo The Hoodoo Gurus perform a very excellent concert after the show Kierain tries to get Roo’s shirt signed when Dave Faulkner (the lead singer) notices Pippa Dave: Pippa? Pippa King? Kierain looks at Pippa Kierain: You know Dave Faulkner? Dave: Know me? Pippa was my high school girlfriend Pippa: But we lost contact after I met Tom Dave: Pippa they gave us all framed copies of Blow Your Cool I want you to have mine Kierain gasps Pippa: David Kierain here is the biggest Gurus fan that’s ever graced my house I think he’d appreciate it more. Dave: Sure anything for Pippa here you go son Kierain: Wow thanks could you also sign this for my girl? She couldn’t make it due to shingles Dave gives the framed record to Kierain and takes the shirt from him Kierain: Her name is Ruth Dave signs the shirt as Brad Shepherd (the lead guitarist) notices Kierain’s hair Brad: Whoa whoa quit ripping off my hair Kierain: I’m not ripping it off it’s a tribute Brad: Oh well that’s okay then Kierain and Pippa get home and Kierain puts his framed record up and also frames Roo’s shirt Pippa comes in Pippa: Goodnight Sweetheart Kierain: Night and thanks for tonight Pippa: Thank you need a hand getting into bed? Kierain: No thanks I’m right Pippa blows him a kiss then exits The next morning Alf comes in to give Tom some beer Kierain gives Alf the framed shirt reading: “To Ruth Get well soon Sorry you missed the show Love Dave Faulkner XXX” Alf: Wow thanks young fella Ruthie was gutted she couldn’t go Kierain: No worries Miss Molloy turns up as Kierain and Alf exit Miss Molloy: I want to speak to Carly NOW! TO BE CONTINUED

Sorry for the wait! Home and Away Episode #32 Hoodoo You Love? (Part 1) Steven hides the whisky and Frank as Tom comes in Tom: You two right are you? Steven: Yeah Frank just had a big day that’s all Tom: Okay I’ll leave you to it Steven: Thanks Tom exits and closes the door. Carly and Kierain are in Kierain’s room listening to the radio Announcer: Okay we’re giving away free concert tickets Gary Coleman voice: What you talking about? Announcer: What we’re talking about Gary is the Hoodoo Gurus you must be our third caller Kierain seizes the cordless phone Operator: Your call could not be connected please try again Announcer: The winner is Alison Patterson! Kierain: Not Fishface! Announcer: She also wins a chance to meet--- Kierain turns off the radio Kierain: It’s not fair! I’ve been a fan of the Gurus since they had “Le” in their name Pippa comes in Pippa: I’ve got a surprise for you Kierain Kierain: What Fishface got hit by a bus? Pippa: No Looks like your uncool mum scored Hoodoo Gurus tickets Kierain: What how? Pippa winks Pippa: You’ll see Kierain kisses Pippa then calls Roo Kierain: Hey Roo we’re going to Hoodoo Gurus after all! Roo shrieks excitedly The next day Miss Molloy comes to talk about Carly’s modelling thing Pippa: Err Kierain Kierain: Oh yeah I’ll go play my records Kierain exits Miss Molloy: He’s a nice kid Later that night Kierain gets a call from Roo saying she can’t go to the concert because she has shingles Kierain goes to Pippa Kierain: Hey Pip since Roo can’t come would you like to? Pippa looks shocked Pippa: Oh sweetheart I’d be honoured! TO BE CONTINUED

Next Episode "Hoodoo You Love?" coming soon

Warning! alcohol in this chapter. Even though Kierain and Carly made up there's still tension there. Home and Away Episode #31 Favourites (Part 2) Frank is still in his room listening to Bruce Springstein ‘s “Born In The USA” Tom and Pippa are playing chess Tom looks like winning a game. Tom: Check Pippa: We’ll see Kierain comes out of his room as Carly and Lynn plan to go to the surf club. Carly: We’d ask you to come Kierain but….You know Carly and Lynn Leave Kierain sighs loudly Pippa: Sweetheart I could spend some time with you Kierain: No it’s alright I can see your busy Kierain goes into his room and picks up a cassette titled “The Offspring” and puts it in the tape deck “Jennifer Lost The War” (1986) plays Pippa: The poor thing must feel so left out sometimes Tom: Yeah but what can we do? Carly didn’t exactly tell him straight Pippa: Check mate! We could get him tickets to see that band he likes err the Voodoo Hoodoos? Tom: The Hoodoo Gurus love, And when are they coming down here? Pippa: I saw it on his Calender yesterday marked as “June 26th Gurus in Summer Bay!!!” Tom: Good idea, get him two I think he was planning to take Roo Pippa: Have you noticed they seem to be in love? Tom: Young love eh? Pippa: As long as that’s all it is Tom: I don’t think Kierain would go any further until they were both ready Pippa: Yeah true he’s a good boy Carly and Lynn return home Pippa: Didn’t you two forget someone? Lynn: Who? Pippa points at Kierain’s door Pippa: Him! Lynn: But… Pippa: No buts! I can’t believe the way you blew him off! Lynn: I’m sorry Pippa: Tell him that! Frank is upstairs unconscious with a whisky bottle next to him when Steven comes in and picks up the bottle Steven: Hell! TO BE CONTINUED

Pippa explains why she favours Kierain Home and Away Episode #30 Favourites (Part 1) Kierain and Roo decide not to tell Alf they kissed Roo: Not yet Kierain: Agreed he’ll kill me At the Fletcher’s Pippa and Carly talk about why Pippa spends so much time with Kierain. Carly: Is he your favourite? Pippa: No I love you all equally it’s just I feel more protective of him because he’s disabled. Carly: But he seems to get all your time Pippa: Well that’s because ever since his appendix burst I see him as that scared little boy who wanted me to hold his hand. Carly: I guess I understand but why do you have a go at us for disrespecting him but not vice versa? Pippa: Because he has a lot to deal with more so at the moment with his uncle dying like that it’s really knocked him sideways he doesn’t mean the things he says. Carly: I guess I get it now Pippa: Thank you sweetheart, Do me a favour? Carly: Name it Pippa: Keep an eye on him at school He says Alison won’t leave him alone. Carly: Sure. Pippa and Carly hug Kierain returns from seeing Roo to find Pippa and Carly hugging Kierain: Oh err I’ll come back Carly: No wait Kierain: Yeah? Carly: I’m sorry I’ve been such a… Well such a dog lately Kierain: I’m sorry for being a brat Kierain and Carly hug Pippa: That’s better isn’t it so much easier when we all get along? Carly: Yes Later Kierain is in his room with his record player earphones in listening to “Thriller” (1982 Michael Jackson) when Tom walks in and taps him. Tom: Dinners on. Kierain: Coming The Fletchers gather at dinner Sally: Sit here Kierain! Carly: No sit here Kierain: Why don’t you two sit next to me there’s two empty chairs here Kierain takes up his usual spot next to Pippa Frank comes in looking rather defeated Kierain: You right Frank? Frank: No Jenny just dumped me! Kierain: Why? Frank: She says I’m not a man! Steven laughs Kierain/Frank: Shut up Steve it’s not funny! Frank goes to his room TO BE CONTINUED

George Morris walks in and notices Kierain George: Oh a retard! Kierain: Bite Me! George: Ooh and what do you intend to do about it boy? Kierain: I repeat Bite Me! Tom: Yeah okay I’ll handle this mate Kierain: Stuff You Rich boy! George: Charming Tom: What do you want Morris? George: Carly if you don’t mind Tom: Well as a matter of fact I do mind! Pippa goes to check on Kierain as a song called “Self Esteem” plays Pippa: I’m very proud of you love you showed good restraint with that man Kierain: That’s no man that’s a very bitter old billionaire who has a bah humbug thing going on Pippa: Easy on the lingo there sweetie Kierain: Tell him that! Carly has been asked to film a documentary with her sister Samantha Tom and Pippa reluctantly give her permission to go on condition Celia goes with her Kierain: Good luck Carls Carly: Is someone talking to me? I didn’t hear anything Kierain: You know what? Get Racked! Kierain leaves the table Pippa: Love wait she didn’t mean--- Kierain slams his door and plays a song called “Beat It” fairly loud. Pippa glares at Carly Pippa: You can be so selfish sometimes! Carly: Oh not the respecting the disabled lecture again! Pippa: No! but your going to go in there and apologise! Carly knocks on Kierain’s door. Kierain: Get Lost! Carly: Oh well I tried Pippa: As usual I have to clean up your mess! Pippa knocks on Kierain’s door Pippa: Sweetie let me in Kierain: Why? Pippa: I just want a chat Kierain opens the door Pippa: Don’t be so upset Carly’s just Carly Kierain: It wasn’t Carly Pippa rubs his back Pippa: What? Kierain: Nothing Pippa: Are you still upset about Jimmy? Kierain: How do you do that? Pippa: A mother knows The next day Carly’s contract arrives Tom and Pippa are still wary of this whole thing meanwhile Roo and Kierain kiss each other Kierain: I love you Roo: I love you too. TO BE CONTINUED

Home and Away Episode #29 What’s My Scene? (Part 1) Kierain is in the sewing room with his band gluing LP sleeves reading “Tojo Never Made It To Darwin: Stoneage Juliet’s” together Alan: It sure was neat of your uncle to give you the money to buy this stuff Dan: Yeah where are we going to sell these records? Kierain: Ailsa’s to start off with then maybe the Yabbie Creek record place. Sally comes in Kierain: Pip! Sally’s about to bother us! Sally: I didn’t even say anything! Kierain: I know you you’ll start asking “What are you doing? What’s that? What’s happening?” Pippa comes in Pippa: Please don’t bother them Sal they’re starting up a record label Pippa takes Sally by the hand Sally: What are they doing? What’s that? What’s happening? Kierain: Sisters! Later Kierain Dan Alan and Ryan emerge carrying boxes marked “Stoneage Juliet’s” as Pippa does the breakfast dishes. Kierain: Back soon Pip Dan: Yeah see you later. Ryan/Alan: Bye Mrs Fletcher Pippa chuckles Pippa: Bye Bye loves A girl comes up to them as they approach Ailsa’s Girl: Hey mister what’s in the boxes? Kierain: Err the new Bob Dylan record Girl: Ew The girl runs off Boys: Phew Ailsa has a section all set up for the records and starts stocking them immediately. Dan: Great now we can rehearse for the dance Alan/Ryan: We have to get home is tomorrow okay? Kierain: Sure Roo walks in and notices the records Roo: Boy that was fast! Roo picks up a copy Roo: How much? Ailsa: $35,00 Roo: Done! Roo runs out excitedly Kierain and Dan return home to find Tom and Pippa playing chess. Kierain: Go Pip! Tom: Watch it you! Pippa: Don’t speak to my cheer squad that way! Dan: What’s for lunch? Pippa: Casserole Dan/Kierain: Oh boy! Pippa (at Tom): Check mate! Sally is in Kierain’s room looking at his posters when Kierain enters Kierain: Sal! Get out! Sally: But I want to play in here! Kierain: O- U -T OUT! Sally runs to Pippa Pippa: Easy Sal he’s still not better yet Bobby and Carly come in Carly: Is Mr Downer back yet. Pippa: Out miss! And don’t come back until you learn respect for the recently bereaved! Bobby: The only downer here is you! Suddenly George Morris (Carly’s dad) knocks at the door Tom answers it George: Mr Fletcher… TO BE CONTINUED

Home and Away Episode #28 Rest In Peace (Part 2) Kierain comes back from his uncle Jimmy’s will reading Pippa: So what did you get? Kierain: His Records Tom: Are you alright mate? Kierain: Getting there, listen Tom sorry for pushing you out last night Tom: Don’t worry mate it was rather interesting sleeping in a room with a big picture of The Offspring above you Carly comes in Carly: I’m sorry Kierain: Save it! I don’t want to know Tom: Don’t you think you should let it go mate? Kierain: If I want to hold a grudge I’ll damn well hold a grudge right! Kierain goes to his room Pippa: Smooth move Thomas! Kierain is going through his uncles records Kierain: Hey there’s some AC/DC in here! A note falls out of the jacket of “Highway To Hell” it reads: “Kierain if you have these vinyl records in your possession you either stole them or inherited them if you stole them then that’s not really on is it? No in which case GIVE ME BACK MY RECORDS! If you inherited them then I’m dead and want you to enjoy them as much as I did take the rest of my money out of my bank account and buy yourself some recording gear. Keep up your music! See ya Jimmy” Kierain puts the note on his mantle Pippa comes in Pippa: So are all his records in good nick? Kierain: Yep, Pippa? Pippa: Yes my love? Kierain: Jimmy left me a note telling me to buy some recording equipment only trouble is I don’t know where I can put it Pippa: That’s easily fixed you can have my sewing room Kierain: But where will you sew? Pippa: In the spare room Kierain: Are you sure? Pippa: Listen to me love this family has a “if you want to do it go ahead.” Policy if you want to start producing records you do it okay?, in fact I’ll even take you to the music store tomorrow after school. TO BE CONTINUED

Home and Away Episode #27 Rest In Peace (part 1) I'd just like to point out Pippa and Kierain in bed together is a MOTHER/SON COMFORT THING. Kierain is watching a tape of “Hey Dad!” episodes when the phone rings beside him Kierain: Yeah? Pippa: Love come down here there’s someone who wants to meet you Kierain: Okay I’m coming Kierain grabs a shirt reading “Hoodoo Gurus Mars Needs Guitars 1985 Australian tour” jeans and a jacket and goes to the store Alison: You don’t look sick to me! Kierain: And you look like fish bait! Kierain enters the store to find Adriana Kierain: You’re…here Adriana: And you’re there They both burst out laughing Ailsa: That’s perked him up Adriana: You don’t look like I expected Kierain: What was that 3 heads? Adriana: No I meant you’re hair is so big Kierain: Yeah it is cute Adriana: I saw you on the cover of Rolling Stone Kierain: Don’t make me sign it Adriana: The only one getting an autograph today is you Kierain smiles At home Carly is bad mouthing Kierain’s uncle when Kierain comes in Kierain: SHUT YOUR TRAP! Tom: Hey hey break it up Carly: THAT’D BE RIGHT STICK UP FOR HIM YOU CARE MORE ABOUT HIM THAN YOU DO ABOUT US! Kierain: WHO CARES ABOUT YOU ANYWAY?! Kierain goes out the back door Tom: I’ve about had it with you young lady! Get to your room! Carly stands there Tom: NOW! Pippa comes in at sunset Pippa: Where’s Kierain? Tom: He heard Carly bad mouthing his uncle and took off Pippa: I’ll kill her! I told her to be kind and she does this! I’m going to go find him Pippa grabs her keys and a screech of car tyres can be heard Pippa returns at dinner time with a worried look on her face Tom: Any luck? Pippa: No he’s not even at Roo’s Kierain is at the beach crying Kierain: I HATE her! Tom and Pippa are getting even more worried as it is now 11pm Carly: Is he back yet? Pippa: NO YOU BEST HOPE NOTHING HAS HPPENED TO HIM IF AND WHEN HE COMES HOME GET OUT OF MY SIGHT! Carly: I’M SORRY I DIDN’T KNOW HE WAS THERE! Pippa: SHUT UP CARLY! I’M SICK OF YOUR ATTITUDE SO JUST SHUT UP! Pippa goes to Kierain’s room and lights a candle kneeling down on her knees Pippa: Lord if you’re there I want you to make Kierain come home safely let him know we love him and Carly is sorry about what she said. Please don’t take him from us Amen Kierain is on his way home as a song called “I Want You Back” plays Pippa is looking out his window when a key turns in the door Pippa runs out and hugs Kierain who is covered in tears Pippa: Don’t ever scare me like that again Darling Kierain: I’m sorry Pippa: Come on let’s get you cleaned up Kierain: I miss him so much! Pippa: I understand is that why you ran away? Pippa sits Kierain on the bath and takes a face washer to him Kierain: No I just wanted to be alone Pippa: You can always come to me or Tom if you need a talk Running Away won’t fix anything Kierain: I know Kierain starts to cry again Pippa’s maternal instincts fully take over and she sees Kierain as a fragile child Pippa: I think you should sleep in my bed tonight sweetheart Kierain: But Tom sleeps there Pippa: He won’t mind come on Pippa picks Kierain up and carries him to her room Carly tries to apologise as Pippa tucks Kierain in Kierain: Stick your apology where it hurts! Pippa: That goes double! Carly backs away and closes the door Pippa: Comfortable? Kierain: Yes thanks Pippa gets in beside him and puts one arm around him and reads her book with the other Pippa: If you want to be sad Honey be sad we’ll ride it out with you and when you get finished being sad we’ll still be there Carly is crying to Lynn Carly: He hates me Lynn Lynn: Well you did insult his dead uncle he has every right to Carly whimpers Carly: Great Pippa and Kierain are asleep Kierain is still crying END OF PART 1

Home and Away Episode #26 Kierain (Part 6) Kierain is in his room crying as a song called “Gone Away” plays Pippa comes in. Pippa: Ssh it’s okay Kierain: Hold me Pippa embraces Kierain in a hug Pippa: I know it’s not fair Pippa wipes Kierain’s tears away Kierain: Why? Pippa: I can’t answer that love, No one can but I think you should take the rest of the week off Kierain: I can’t I’m already behind Pippa: I’ll help you catch up so will Steven and Bobby Kierain: Thanks Pippa: When you feel like coming out we’ll be there Pippa pats Kierain’s head and leaves the room Bobby: Is he okay? Pippa: Just leave him Bobby he’s had a bad shock Steven has invited Sandra for dinner Sandra: I wanted to thank Kierain for getting mum help Pippa: Not now love Kierain comes out Kierain: Can I go over to Roo’s for a bit? Pippa: Of course love take as long as you want Sandra: Are you okay? Kierain: Not really Kierain leaves as Martin arrives Martin: Hey wheels how are you? Kierain: Disappear Do-Do head Martin: What’s up with him? Carly: None of your business! Kierain is on his way to Roo’s when Sam Barlow throws a brick at him from a moving car Kierain: Christ! Kierain ducks just in time Barlow speeds off Celia runs over Celia: Are you alright? Kierain: It’ll take more than a brick throwing nerd to knock me off Back at Summer Bay House Pippa is helping with the washing up Pippa: I think we just get lead by Kierain if he wants to talk we listen if he wants to blast his music we don’t complain okay? Frank: Yeah okay Steven: Yep Carly: Bobby and I will keep an eye on him at school Pippa: No don’t babysit him but just be a friend Sally: What can I do? Pippa: Just don’t bother him Sally: But what about my homework? Steven: I’ll help Pippa: I’m getting really worried this will tip him over the edge Carly: Maybe we should call Phil Pippa: No Kierain’s hurting but he’s not stupid Kierain returns home and goes straight to his room “Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)” plays on his stereo Pippa: We need to let him grieve so just let him play his music I don’t think he wants us to hear him crying Steven: Should we ask him if he’s okay? Pippa: No I do that he might blow up Kierain puts a card on his mantle reading “James Frances Geaney Died May 1988” “I am The Warrior” (Scandal 1984) plays Kierain lies down on his bed and cries Later Pippa comes in and tucks Kierain into bed Pippa: I love you Darling Pippa kisses his forehead then leaves the room The next Morning Pippa checks on Kierain before going to Ailsa’s Pippa: Darling I’m off now but I won’t go if you don’t want me to Kierain: Go I’ll only cry if we talk Pippa: You stay here and sleep you’ve had a nasty shock At school Alison thinks Kierain just wants to wag Alison: He just hates Science with Fisher Bobby drops her books and pushes Alison over Bobby: That’s enough from you! Girls: Fight Fight Fight! Bobby punches Alison Bobby: I warned you Fishface but you just don’t leave him do you? Bobby punches Alison again Alison: Get off you slag! Roo pulls Bobby away Roo: Come on Bobby she’s not worth it! Bobby: Stay out of this Kanga! Bobby head butts Alison Roo: Break it up Fisher’s coming! Fisher: WHAT is going on here? Simpson Patterson my office NOW! At Summer Bay House Floss is cleaning the kitchen as Kierain surfaces Floss: Are you okay lovey? Kierain: No Floss: Don’t mind me why don’t you watch some T.V.? Kierain Turns on the Television to watch “Hey Dad!” Pippa is working at Ailsa’s when Adriana Xenidies from “Wheel Of Fortune” walks in Pippa: Would you sign an autograph for my son? Adriana: I think I can go one better TO BE CONTINUED

Home and Away Episode #25 Kierain (part 5) Miss Molley: I thought I’d pay you a visit Kierain looks suspicious Kierain: Wait a minute why? Miss Molley: Pippa thought you might like someone to talk to, Do you remember when Tom and Pippa had you for the week last year? Flashback 1987 Pippa is showing 17 year old Kierain to his room Pippa: There you are Kierain: Hey a record player! That’s great my old one bit the dust in 1985 Pippa: It’s yours if you’d like it Kierain: Are you serious? Pippa: Sure it was just collecting dust in here anyway Kierain: Thanks! Pippa: Did you bring your records? Kierain: Sure did He holds up a 7” titled “Pretty Fly (For a white Guy) Pippa: Oh god it’s that song again! It made me choke with laughter at the “Give it To me Baby” parts (1988) Miss Molley: You see they do love you (1987) Pippa is nursing Kierain’s bloody nose Pippa: Ssh it’ll be over soon lean on me love Kierain leans up against Pippa as she holds a tissue to his nose Kierain: Well at least it’s not my appendix… (1988) Pippa: Yeah you got blood on my good pants you little scallywag! But you couldn’t help it Kierain: But Carly wasn’t my biggest fan (1987) Carly: You’re a…. err a umm Kierain: Go ahead everyone else says it (1988) Miss Molley gets off the phone and looks at Kierain Miss Molley: I’m so sorry you’re uncle has just died Kierain: NO! End of Part 5 Part 6 coming soon

Home and Away Episode #24 Kierain (Part 4) Pippa goes into Kierain’s room Kierain is asleep Pippa: Darling are you awake? Kierain: What’s wrong? House runaway? DagDog on fire? Pippa: I’m off to Ailsa’s shop now there’s money on the counter for lunch Kierain: Okay Pippa kisses her foster son on his forehead Pippa: Call if you need me Pippa exits and gently closes the door Carly is running late for school Carly: Can’t I stay home too? Pippa: No hurry and I’ll give you a lift Carly and Pippa leave as Kierain gets dressed in jeans and a shirt reading “Down On Me” Kierain (in head): Maybe I’ll go visit Mrs Barlow Kierain is on his way to the hospital when he sees Sandra Kierain: Sandy? Why aren’t you in school? Sandra ignores him and runs away At the hospital Kierain sees Kerry and is shocked at her injuries. Kierain: Err Mrs Barlow I’m the one who found you Kerry: You shouldn’t have got involved Sam wants your blood. Kierain: I couldn’t leave you you were half dead Kerry: Get out of here Sam’s due any minute and thanks for saving me Kerry manages a weak smile Kierain: Don’t mention it Kerry: Go and tell Sandy I want to see her Sam Barlow walks in Sam: A Fletcher kid eh? Kierain: What’s it to you? Sam goes to hit Kierain but Kierain gets in first and maces him Kierain: Don’t tread on me! Sam: You’ll pay for this! Kierain leaves and looks over his shoulder Kierain: Humans 1 Neanderthals 0 Sam: THIS ISN’T OVER BOY! Kierain: BRING IT! Kierain leaves Kierain: (in head): I maced Sam Barlow…..And I LIKED it! Kierain goes to Ailsa’s store Pippa: How was your morning? Kierain: Oh err just another morning in Summer Bay Pippa: Alright what have you done? Kierain: Done….Me? Nothing Pippa: Then why was Mr Barlow in here practically begging for eye rinse? Pippa: Please don’t mace him again love Kierain: He obviously forgot to mention the part where it was self defence. Pippa: He didn’t hurt you did he? Kierain: No but only because I maced him Pippa: Okay I’ll let it ride THIS TIME now what would you like? Kierain: A Vegimite sandwich please. Pippa: Coming up take a sea--- err table love Kierain sits opposite Nico Nico: I know you you’re Lynn’s big brother Kierain: Yeah I am Nico: Is Mrs Fletcher your mum? Kierain: Well sort of Nico: Why hasn’t Lynn been out to the farm? Kierain: She’s got school Nico: I’m not allowed in school Mr Fisher says Ailsa comes in and notices Kierain and Nico Ailsa: Those two seem to be getting to know each other At Summer Bay Primary Sally is in class Miss Patterson: I want you to draw a picture of a family member you most admire and for homework observe this member doing a hobby of theirs and ask them 10 questions about themselves Sally is drawing Kierain with a heading reading “my biggest brother” Miss Patterson: Who’s that? Sally: Kierain my brother he’s neat he’s got the best records! Miss Patterson: I see what’s he doing here? Sally: Playing guitar At home Kierain is watching “Wheel Of Fortune” when Miss Molley enters End Of Part 4

Kierain spent late 1981-1988 in a foster home but met The Fletchers in 1984 and spent time with them on and off between '84-'88.

Home and Away Episode #23 Kierain (Part 3) Pippa and Tom are helping the kids clear the dishes Sally: Why didn’t Kierain come out for dinner? Tom: He didn’t feel like it Sally: Is he sick? Tom: No he just didn’t feel like it. Steven: He’s just a bit upset Sal he’ll be okay soon Frank: Did Roo drop him? Pippa: No and while you’re all here I want you to be very gentle with him for a few days he’s a bit depressed Kierain comes out Kierain: Is it okay if I go over to Roo’s for a while? Pippa: Sure but not too late okay? Kierain: No worries Pippa: Got you’re keys? Kierain: Yeah I’ll see you later Kierain leaves Bobby: Is he okay? Pippa: I really don’t know Bobby Carly: What’s wrong is Alison bullying him again? On his way to Roo’s Kierain hears Kerry Barlow screaming Kerry: SAM DON’T! A thud is heard then silence Kierain shrugs Kierain and Roo talk on the couch Kierain: I got a letter from my folks last week Roo: Are you okay? Kierain: Yeah I’ll be fine Roo: I was pretty cut up when my mum died Kierain: Roo don’t thanks but please don’t Roo: Sorry I know it’s not the same Kierain: I better go it’s nearly 8 Roo: Will you be in school tomorrow? Kierain: Maybe On his way back Kierain sees Kerry lying on the ground Kierain: CHRIST! Kierain calls an ambulance Kierain returns home to find Pippa Floss and Ailsa playing cards Ailsa: Hi love Kierain: Yeah hi Floss: What’s with him? Pippa: I don’t know count me out of this hand I’ll go see if he wants a chat Pippa goes into Kierain’s room Pippa: What’s wrong love? You haven’t been yourself this week Kierain: I just don’t feel myself Pippa sits on his bed and reaches for Kierain’s photo Pippa: You know we love you all of us is it something we’ve done? Kierain: No He sits on the bed next to Pippa and starts to cry Pippa: There there Honey what’s the matter? Kierain: I’m sick of being the butt of Alison’s jokes! Pippa: I think you should stay home tomorrow Pippa wipes his tears away Pippa: Okay? Kierain nods Pippa: Come on I saved you some dinner. The next day at school Bobby pushes Alison into a wall Bobby: Lay off Kierain or else! Alison: What? Bobby: This! Bobby punches Alison Bobby: And if you don’t stop I’ll knock you’re block off every day for the rest of the year! END OF PART 3

Home and Away Episode #22 Kierain (part 2) (1984) Pippa has arrived at the foster home to pick Kierain up Kierain: Uh oh a van Pippa: Don’t worry love I’ve got you Pippa picks Kierain up and puts him in the van. Kierain: That’s why I like you Mrs. F you aren’t intimidated by my disability Pippa strokes the boy’s forehead and smiles Pippa: You can count on me Pippa closes the door then gets in the front to Kierain’s surprise and delight she plays a cassette copy of “Stoneage Romeos” (1984 by Hoodoo Gurus) Kierain: I never picked you for a Gurus fan! Pippa: Ever since I heard you play the song about that Leilani girl I just had to get this album. Kierain: Ironically that’s the same song that got me into them (1988) Pippa starts to laugh Pippa: You and you’re crazy addictive 80s rock music Kierain: Yeah it was a great day (1984) Kierain and Pippa are singing along to “Tojo” Kierain: You’re cool Mrs. F Pippa: Call me Pippa darling They stop at the Fish and Chip shop as the cassette ends Kierain: Don’t worry I came prepared. Kierain pulls out a tape called “Pat Benatar” “We Belong” (1983) plays (1988) Pippa: But I’ll admit we did have a rocky night when your Chronic Appendicitis decided to flare up (1984) Kierain: PIPPA! Pippa comes running in Pippa: Oh Kierain Kierain is doubled over in agony Tom comes running in Tom: What is it? Kierain: DO SOMETHING! Pippa: Sssssh I’ll take you to hospital love Pippa picks Kierain up over her shoulder Unfortunately the car has a flat tyre Pippa: BLAST it’s completely flat! Kierain: AAAAAARGH OW Ailsa drives past Pippa: AILSA! Ailsa: Oh my god! Pippa puts Kierain in Ailsa’s car At the hospital Dr Bruce says it’s gastro (1988) Kierain: Gastro my eye! (1984) Pippa: You’re okay Darling Kierain: I got my X-rays back they say I’m fine (1988) Frank: There’s a letter for you mate Frank Gives Kierain the letter it’s from his parents and it reads: “Dear Kierain We’re sorry we weren’t better parents to you for the 11 years we had you we love you very much and hope you’re happy wherever you are, Anyway you’re 18 now and hopefully have a nice girl. Don’t be upset about us having you fostered out it was just too hard to cope with you and the breakdown of our marriage Happy 18th Birthday Love Mum and Dad” Pippa pulls Kierain into another hug as he breaks down Frank exits the room and closes the door Pippa: I love you sweetheart TO BE CONTINUED

Quite a long storyarc folks 6 parts the first we hear of Kierain's back story in full Home and Away Episode #21 Kierain (Part 1) Pippa disperses the fans. Pippa: Don’t make me call Bob Barnett! Kierain starts thinking about his past Flashback to 1980 10 year old Kierain is listening to his real parents argue Kierain: SHUT UP JUST SHUT UP BOTH OF YOU! Kierain goes out the door. Dad: YOU HAVE TO COME HOME SOMETIME BOY! Flash forward to 1988 Kierain is in his room as U2 play in the background. Flashback 1980 Kierain is crying in the park Kierain (to himself): I can’t take this anymore Flash forward 1988 Pippa taps Kierain on the shoulder Pippa: Can you look after Sal? I have to go to Ailsa’s Kierain: Sure Pippa leaves the room Flashback 1981 11 year old Kierain has stayed out all night Dad: You’re Grounded! Kierain: Stick you’re grounding where it hurts dad! Flash forward 1988 Kierain has tears rolling down his eyes Flashback 1981 A woman called Miss Molley has taken Kierain to a foster home Lynn: Hi I’m Lynn Kierain: Good for you Flash forward 1988 Sally is in Kierain’s room Kierain: Sal get out! Sally: If you say please I’ll go even faster Kierain glares at Sally Sally: I’m going! Sally runs out the door Flashback 1982 Kierain is in his room avoiding the other kids Kids: Retard retard can’t walk Retard Miss Molley: No desert for any of you tonight! Flash forward 1988 Pippa is in Ailsa’s store Pippa: I’m worried he’s been so out of it lately Ailsa: Just leave him he’ll work whatever it is out himself Flashback 1983 Kierain has got a letter from his real parents Kierain: Bah! They didn’t care then they don’t care now! Kierain throws the letter in the bin Flash forward 1988 Pippa can’t seem to let this Kierain thing drop she goes into his room and sits on his bed. Pippa: Sweetie what’s bothering you? Kierain: Nothing Pippa: You know if there’s something wrong you can tell me we’re friends aren’t we? Kierain: I was just wondering where my real folks are now that’s all Pippa beckons him to sit on the bed Pippa: Come here Kierain sits on the bed and Pippa wraps her arms around him Pippa: You’re happy here with us aren’t you? Kierain: Sure it’s just that… Pippa: Yeah? Kierain: Sometimes I feel like I don’t belong Pippa: That’s silly think back Tom and I have loved you since we met you in 1984 Flashback 1984 14 year old Kierain is being harassed by other kids Pippa stands up for him Pippa: Show some respect you foul creatures! Kid #1: Or what granny? Pippa: Oh don’t call me Granny! I’m Pippa Fletcher! And if you EVER pick on this boy again you’ll have me to answer to! Kid #2: Ooh we’re so scared! Flash forward 1988 Kierain is crying into Pippa’s chest Pippa: And we always will love you Kierain: I know Flashback 1984 Pippa and Kierain talk as a song called “Zanzibar” plays in the background Pippa: How would you like to spend a night in Summer Bay with us? Kierain: Is your house user friendly? Pippa: Sure is Kierain: But what about Tom? Pippa: It was his idea Kierain: When? Pippa: Tonight? Kierain: Sure Pippa kisses him on his forehead Kierain: Wow so this is what affection feels like, I like you Mrs. F you’re not constantly overlooking me like all the other snobs that pass through this joint. Pippa: And bring a mix cassette tape car radio is so boring Flash forward 1988 Kierain: I remember that night we had fish and chips and I got bogged in your BBQ pit End Of Part 1

Home and Away Episode #20 Variety Night (part 2) Kierain’s band are on stage Kierain: Okay this is it absolutely the only song no don’t beg us to play more because we won’t “Tojo” (1983) is performed Frank has a worried look on his face Frank: Well we’re stuffed. Kierain: Thank you Summer Bay goodnight! Sandra: Wow Roo holds up a sign reading “Marry Me Kierain.” Kierain: Later Roo The band leave the stage Danny: Wow can you teach me to do that? Pippa: Well done sweetie Bert: Good show son Carly rolls her eyes The next day Ailsa has a box of “Rolling Stone” magazines with a headline reading “Tojo Never Got To Darwin Summer Bay’s AC/DC?” Ailsa: Wow these boys got popular quickly Kierain tries to go to school but is swarmed by fans Kierain: Pippa help! Kierain signs autographs everywhere he goes Kierain: This session is over! He drives his wheelchair away at full speed Alison: Damn he’s getting away! Kierain gets to school just in time but year 7’s swarm him Kierain: Damn it! Roo: Clear off you little nerds! Kierain: Thank you! Roo: I said clear out! Girl: Sign my Rolling Stone! Roo pulls the girl away Girl: Aw Later Kierain returns home Kierain: Finally quie---- DAMN IT! Sally has brought her class and teacher home Sally: Sign their Rolling Stones! Kierain signs every copy Kierain: This signing is over! Kierain closes his bedroom door to find a parcel and note from Pippa Kierain: Huh? My birthday was last month Kierain reads the note “Dear Kierain well done on a fab show last night saw this in the record store love Pip” He opens the parcel it’s a new copy of “Stoneage Romeos” Kierain: Oh good one thing I don’t have to worry about Fans peep in through the window TO BE CONTINUED

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Home and Away Episode #19 Variety Night (Part 1) Kierain is in his room practising with a tape recorded audience Kierain: No don’t beg us to play more because we won’t Sally laughs at him out in the kitchen Pippa/Coral: Sally don’t be rude! Carly walks past Kierain’s room Carly: Is he serious? Pippa: Carly! Show your brother some support. Alf comes over to collect the food for the night as Kierain enters the room Alf: Thanks for this Pip. Pippa: My pleasure. Alf: See you later crazy hair. Alf winks at Kierain Kierain: See ya Alf Pippa looks at Kierain proudly Pippa: You sound great. Carly rolls her eyes Carly (under breath): Favourite Pippa: I heard that Miss! Sally sneaks into Kierain’s room and puts “Stoneage Romeos” by Hoodoo Gurus (1984) on then starts dancing Kierain goes in and turns it off Kierain: Sally! Sally looks scared Sally: Yes? Kierain: How many times do I have to say this? If you want to hear my records ask me to put them on for you! Sally: Sorry Kierain: From now on you can’t come in here unless I’m in here! Sally: Yes Kierain Kierain notices a big scratch on the record Kierain: Oh great that’s just GREAT He glares at Sally Sally: Err bye! Sally runs to Pippa Sally: Pippa help m----- Pippa: You miss can buy Kierain a replacement! Now go to your room! A sign reading “No people under 16 beyond this point!” is seen on Kierain’s door as Tom walks past Tom: What the? Pippa: Ask Sally! Sandra and Steven are helping set up at the church hall Sandra: Is anyone joining in from your family? Steven: It’s turned into this big competition between Kierain and Frank. Sandra: Kierain? Steven: The one with the big Brad Shepherd haircut. Sandra: Oh him Steven: Meet him tonight . At Summer Bay House Kierain can’t decide what shirt to wear. Kierain: Yeah this one. Kierain is wearing a shirt with a slogan reading “insert sarcastic comment here.” The family gather at the church hall, END OF PART 1

What's Pippa's mum called Carol or Coral?

Yeah haha Roo is his bodyguard. :cool:

Home and Away Episode #19 Run To Paradise (Part 2) It’s the morning after Kierain’s 18th birthday Pippa is taking up a job as School Nurse at Summer Bay High Pippa: Tonight is Variety Night my son’s band is playing Samuels: You mean the retard? Pippa almost slaps Mr Samuels Pippa: Sir I’m afraid you’ll have to leave my office! Samuels walks out as Pippa goes to the staff room Pippa sees Kierain and Dan’s Music teacher / Band Manager Nick Larkins Pippa: How are the boys going err Nick isn’t it? Nick: Kierain’s the most talented singer/songwriter in the class Dan isn’t into it as much Pippa: Sometimes I wonder where Kierain pulls his ideas from his song “Burgo” came out of nowhere! Nick: Is that a sense of pride I detect? Pippa: Why yes I think it is Meanwhile Kierain Dan Alan Fisher and Ryan (AKA Tojo Never Got To Darwin) are covering “Boys Will Be Boys” (1988) by Chiorboys when the bell rings Dan: Oh well at least we’re in here now Nick walks in Nick: Dan your foster mum wants a word The girls laugh Kierain turns around and glares at them They stop immediately Kierain: That’s better Dan walks in Dan: Sir is it okay if Mrs Fletcher sits in on our rehearsal? Nick: It’s okay with me as long as it’s okay with your front man Dan: Kierain? Kierain: Sure why not Alison: (singing) Mummy I love you Mummy I do when we’re apart my heart pleads only for you Kierain: Can It Fish brain! Class: Oooooh Alison: Or what? Kierain: I’ll lock you in a room with Lance Smart Class: Oooooooh Later on Tojo Never Got To Darwin start rehearsing Pippa sits in her chair and beams proudly Kierain (singing): Boys Will Be Boys After the song is done Pippa goes and comes back a short time later with Ailsa Pippa: You wanted talent? You got Talent! Ailsa: Let’s hear you then Kierain: One two three four! The band Sing “Run To Paradise” (1987) Ailsa: I think we have our opening act Pippa wipes away a tear TO BE CONTINUED (next episode "Variety Night" coming soon!)

Home and Away Episode # 18 Run To Paradise (Part 1) Kierain's 18th When was "Big Bad Noise" released? Kierain is at the record store purchasing “ChiorBoys Big Bad Noise” (1987?) when Celia walks in. Celia: More rock music I see Kierain: Yeah what of it? Celia: Stay calm I come in peace Kierain: I’m sorry Miss Stewart I’m just a bit down today Celia: Oh yes Ruth told me you were having troubles at school, I just want you to know I’m here if you need me. Kierain: Err thanks but Pippa’s already playing the role of councillor Celia: Oh well you know where I am Kierain: Err thanks Kierain is on his way home when he sees Ryan Dan and Carly Kierain: Hi Guys Dan: Oh Err hi Can’t stop Ryan: Yeah err something important to do Carly: Yeah see you at home Kierain scratches his head as the 3 of them walk off Kierain: Weird Kierain comes into the house as Coral and Bert are helping Danny wrap a gift Coral: Don’t do that dear! Kierain: Do what? Coral: Sneak up on us Kierain looks confused Kierain: Err….right I’ll be in my room Danny: That’s a good idea mate you do that. Kierain: I will then Danny: Fine, Carry on Kierain: Good Danny: Yes very Kierain goes into his room and puts on Big Bad Noise and starts singing “Run To Paradise” Kierain (Singing) Baby You were always Gonna be the one. Pippa is on the veranda looking at photos of Kierain at age 14 (1984) Flashback to a foster home in the city Pippa and Tom have come to Visit Sally and Lynn Pippa: Would you girls like a lolly? Lynn: Yes Please A boy (Kierain) is being teased by other kids. Kid #1: Haha you can’t walk! Kid #2: Yeah do you sleep in that thing? Kierain: God you lot can be real nerds sometimes! Kierain exits the room while Pippa watches with a sorry look on her face Pippa: I’ll be back Pippa goes to Kierain’s room (which has a promo poster for “Hoodoo Gurus Stoneage Romeos” (1984) on the door) and enters. Pippa: Hello there Kierain jumps Kierain: Who are you? Pippa: I’m Pippa, Pippa Fletcher Kierain: I’m Kierain, Kierain Geaney Flash forward to the present day (March 22 1988) Pippa: Remember the day we took him on a tour of this place Tom? Tom: Do I ever the poor kid got bogged in our BBQ area. Pippa: So I gallantly carried him inside Flash back to 1984 Pippa: This is our house and caravan park Kierain: Looks goo--- ah Dammit Kierain’s wheelchair has become bogged on the edge of the BBQ pit. Pippa: Don’t worry Darling Mrs Fletcher to the rescue. Pippa picks Kierain up Pippa: We look out for our own around here. Flash forward to 1988 A song called “I’ll Be Waiting” plays on Kierain’s ghetto blaster. Sally comes in and kisses Kierain Kierain: What the heck? Sally: Happy 18th Kierain: Thanks kid Pippa comes in Pippa: Remember when you told me about your Chronic Appendicitis? Kierain: Oh yeah… Flashback to 1986 Kierain and Pippa are sitting on Kierain’s bed talking Kierain holds his right side Kierain: Ah Dammit not again! Pippa: You okay love? Kierain: My Appendix it gets inflamed sometimes has done since 1980 Pippa holds his hand Pippa: Lie back on my shoulder if you want Darling Kierain starts to cry while Pippa strokes him Pippa: Sssh I’m here, why haven’t they taken it out already after 6 years? Kierain: Because it’s healed itself by the time I get to a hospital. Flash Forward to 1988 Kierain: Then there was the time Dr Bruce almost killed me when it finally blew. Flashback (Early 1988) Kierain is having a second appendectomy with Pippa assisting Pippa glares at Dr Bruce Dr Bruce: Mrs. Fletcher stop looking at me like that! Pippa: Pray he survives! Flash forward (March 22 1988) Barbara Stewart walks in Kierain: Err Miss Stewart my Yr 12 English teacher in my room… Barbara: Relax no homework, I’m just here to have fun, Teachers can be cool you know. Kierain: Yeah like on my first day when you made Alison apologize for picking on me. Flashback (Early 1988) Alison: Retard! Barbara: Patterson, a word if I may Alison returns Alison: Sorry Kierain Flash forward (March 22 1988) Kierain gets off the phone with his band’s manager Nick Larkins Kierain: Mark this date people April 12th 1988 my band (Tojo Never Got To Darwin) play Yabbie Creek RSL. Everyone cheers TO BE CONTINUED