Episode 5084

Episode Title: A Tale Of Lou’s Pretties
Episode Number: 5084
Australian air date: Thursday 26th October 2006
UK air date:
Writer: Martin McKenna
Director: Tony Osicka
Quotes: None.
Guests: Loris Timmins (Kate Fitzpatrick), Mishka Schniederova (Deborah Kennedy), Summer Hoyland (Marisa Siketa), Guy Skyes (Fletcher Humphrys).
Music: None.

Stingray finds himself on a park bench after waking in a daze. He appears to have crashed there for the night after drinking too much but he is nudged into consciousness by a stranger who shakes him and slips a note into his pocket before disappearing. Stingray is slow to responds but sits up quickly as he fumbles for the note and reads it. The message reads “Tell Steph I love her”. He attempts to pass this on to the Hoyland’s but he finds himself struggling to accurately explain events as he never got a clear look at the person who woke him and he looses the note. He is taken away by Toadie as he flounders under questioning from Steph and Summer. Toadie tells Stingray that he is aware of his drinking and orders him to sort himself out using the stress he has put on the Hoyland’s as an example of how his drinking is hurting both Stingray and those around him.

After attempting to meddle in Lou’s current relationship problems, Harold is challenged to make his feelings known to Loris. He ponders on this for a time and makes his decision by kissing Loris unexpectedly as they meet in the Scarlet Bar. Harold’s hopes are quickly dashed as Loris backs away from him after the kiss telling him that his actions are inappropriate. Harold’s misery deepens later as he spots Loris attempting a similar move with Ned. Loris attempts to apologise to Harold for dismissing him so roughly but Harold treats her coolly mentioning that he saw her with Ned and he wave away her attempts to make up.

Elle comes close to opening up to Dylan after her attempts to entice him to spend the night with her fail. Dylan senses something is up and asks her what it is. She initially tries to brush off his question but then admits that she has done some terrible things since the Cam’s accident. She begins to explain what she means but pulls back at the last moment. When Dylan sees her again later he laughs thinking her previous honesty was an attempt to confuse and trick him. He thinks Elle was trying to get him to agree to her proposed changes to Lassiters. Elle informs him that she still loves him and wants him to make up his own mind about the plans for the business.

Mishka attempts to rally Harold to her side as she battles for Lou. She wins favour with him by offering a case full of his favoutire cordial in exchange for Harold attempting to push Lou towards Mishka. Harold is reluctant to do so but finds himself agreeing that a few words with Lou wouldn’t hurt. Despite Harold’s attempts Lou seems keen to retain his relationship with Janelle instead of picking things up with Mishka. The conflict becomes messy after Dylan tells Mishka that Janelle is only playing with Lou and that her heart really lies with Kim. Mishka then sends a bunch of flowers to Number 26 with a fictional message from Kim. This has the desired effect of confusing Janelle who is distracted enough by the gift that it puts an end to a romantic evening she had planned with Lou. After a conversation with Dylan Janelle realises that the flowers were from Mishka and attempts to retaliate. Whilst Lou is in the General Store with Mishka, Harold enters having been outside cleaning the tables. He has a note for Lou which contains a brief printed missive which claims to be from Mishka’s husband Igor. It warns Lou that he is aware of what is happening and that Igor has friends in Australia who could intervene if it continued. Along with the note is a single bullet.

Lyn returns to Ramsay Street after her visit to New York with Paul. She explains that Paul has stayed on in America for a while longer. She spends time with Elle sympathising with her as it becomes clear that Elle was lonely without Lyn or Paul around. After hearing Summer explain that her return to Ramsay Street is permanent, Lyn sides with Steph and Toadie who are keen for Summer to return to school. Their united front appears to work and Summer agrees to return to school as soon as she can.

Ned and Katya get back on track after she calls on him at number 30. She admits that she is unsure where they stand however they quickly slip back into their old routine. They kiss as they agree that things are back on between them. Later they meet in an empty number 28. Ned heads to the bedroom as Katya grabs some wine. She is surprise when and old friend enters through the front door. Katya identifies him as Guy and is forced to push him out of sight as Ned re-enters the room. Katya quickly suggests that Ned go back to number 30 with her telling him that she had forgotten that Susan would be returning home soon. She lets Ned go on ahead and turns to deal with Guy who explains that he has a kidney disease and needs $10,000 to get immediate treatment. He asks Katya for the money and attempts to blackmail her when she tells him that she can only manage a few hundred dollars.