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Monday 2nd April (4956)
Brooke can't bear living with a depressed Luke in the
wake of his break up with Bella.
She resolves to reconcile Luke and Bella so they will move in together and leave her to live in the hospital apartment on her own.
However, Brooke's attempts to get Luke and Bella back on-side fail, leading a frustrated Brooke to snap at Bella.
Upset, Bella flees and Luke follows, insisting that her happiness is the most important thing to him and promising to leave her alone if thats what she wants.
Bella is touched by Luke's romantic declaration and they reconcile, deciding to move in together with Brooke, unaware that this is the last thing Brooke wants.
Vinnie reels from Bree's assertion that shes not a real surgeon.
Bree explains that she is a trained surgeon but, during her placement in Edinburgh, she had an affair with the consultant Sean Proctor, who passed her despite her failure to complete advanced surgeries.
Bree fears that Chris will fire her if he knows the truth but Vinnie insists that she has to be honest - patients lives are at risk.
Bree attempts to follow Vinnie's advice but cant go through with it when she discovers that Chris is good friends with Sean Proctor's wife.
Bree commits to a difficult surgery and frantically studies for it while trying to keep Vinnie in the dark about her failure to tell Chris.
She's successful and finds her confidence in the operating theatre, impressing Chris. However, Vinnie is alarmed to learn from Brooke that Bree is in surgery.
He fills Brooke in on Bree's secret and insists they stop the operation. But when they arrive, Chris and Bree have already finished.
Vinnie is severely disappointed in Bree causing Bree to break down in front of Brooke.
Seeing herself reflected in Bree's behaviour, Brooke takes pity on her sister and assures her that, together, theyll find a way to overcome Bree's problem.
Tuesday 3rd April (4957)
Brooke convinces Bree to trust her, and devises a plan to stop Vinnie blowing the whistle.
Bree employs a series of Brooke-like tricks to undermine Vinnies certainty, and he holds off telling Chris.
But Brooke knows a more permanent solution is needed, and surprises Bree when she tells Vinnie that Bree is meeting with Chris to come clean.
Bree panics, but under Brooke's guidance, convinces Chris to let her observe surgeries.
Chris is left with the impression that Bree is going the extra mile for excellence, even if it means revisiting surgeries she's already mastered.
When Chris confirms with Vinnie that Bree is observing surgeries, Bree spins to Vinnie that she made Chris aware of her situation.
Vinnie's finally reassured the matter is in hand. Bree's delighted that Brookes counsel has freed her from an impossible situation and Brooke is pleased with the hold she now has over her sister.
When Ula sees Vasa being hard on Zac, she warns that Vasa is making her crush obvious. Vasa changes tactics, being friendly towards Zac. But in doing so, she lets her guard down.
Encouraged, Zac asks her out for coffee. Flustered, Vasa decides to keep Zac at a safe distance, and assigns him a new preceptor.
When Roimata's trust issues with Henare endure, TK encourages her to be more supportive. He also tips Henare off, suggesting that Roimata is still carrying around hurt from Henare's affair.
Henare agrees to address the affair with his daughter - but when the time comes, he dodges the bullet, instead staging a loving phone call to Ruth for Roimata to overhear.
Roimata's touched, but when she recaps to TK, he realises Henare has chickened out. TK encourages Henare to try harder.
Henare finally gives Roimata the opportunity to talk about the affair, and in doing so, he alludes to his current questionable behaviour, assuring Roimata that no matter what she thinks of him, he will always love her more than anything.
She is touched and forgives him. Just when Roimata has never felt closer to her dad, a courier arrives at the door with an invoice Roimata has tracked down.
It proves that Henare has been buying things unrelated to the strep throat project. Roimata goes to find Henare, only to realise he's taken off in the van.
Appalled she tries to follow, but TK stops her. Roimata is
devastated to learn that TK is part of the deception and has been
lying to her too.
Wednesday 4th April (4958)
Roimata's thrown to realise TK has known about Henare's money-skimming, and asserts its not as altruistic as her father has made out.
TK thinks Roimata is judging Henare unfairly, but his confidence is rocked when he learns Henare's "donation" to Moana was a cover for theft.
TK and Roimata do their best to find Henare, and are concerned when there's no sign of him anywhere.
At The IV, Henare hands over the keys to the swabbing van to Murray, and asks him to pass on apologies to TK.
Realising Henare's skipped town, TK is determined to make the project a success, partner or no.
Witnessing Lana being worked hard by Rachel, Nicole insists on taking her out for a night of fun. Lana is tempted by the idea, but when Daniel leans on her for support, Lana cancels their plans.
However, Nicole won't take no for an answer, and turns up uninvited to drag Lana to the bar.
Lana starts to enjoy herself, but is thrown when Daniel arrives, determined to be the boyfriend Lana deserves.
He makes a good impression on Lana and Nicole at first, but their night comes to an end when Daniel falls asleep in a booth.
Lana and Nicole return Daniel home, and Lana feels guilty for spoiling the night. However, Nicole is undeterred and books Lana in for more fun as soon as they're free.
Vasa's hackles go up when Sarah kisses Zac in front of her. She tries to keep Zac out of her mind, but a sweaty session of basketball makes this difficult.
Zac's plans fall through with Sarah, and Vasa is left uneasy when he signs on to work an extra shift with her.
She attempts to keep things professional, but can't deny a touch of pleasure when Zac criticises Sarah.
Vasa's flustered when Zac compliments her, but this turns to embarrassment when she becomes snagged on one of the beds and tears her pants.
Zac comes to the rescue, and saves her from further embarrassment in front of Wendy.
He manages to sneak her into the lift in search of spare pants, and Vasa gets hot and bothered when the lift breaks and they're left in close quarters.
Zac tries to comfort Vasa, and when she admits her attraction to
him, he kisses her passionately.
Thursday 5th April (4959)
After her kiss in the lift with Zac, Vasa is aware this is an
impossible situation. But Zac isnt easily put off and he wants to
meet her somewhere privately. All she has to do is call
him.
Vasa would love to meet Zac but when she hears Sarah explaining how
Zac has changed her life for the better, Vasa decides she cant make
the call.
However, Vasa interrupts a conversation between Vinnie and Bella
about Vasas bad luck finding love and she regains her
courage.
She calls Zac and later meets him in a hotel room for an afternoon
of passion.
TK is determined not to abandon the strep throat project despite
Henares disappearance and he heads off to do the tour on his own,
leaving Roimata with time on her hands in his absence.
Phoenix is overjoyed to catch up with Hayley, but feels put out
when Hayley only wants to talk about Chris.
Realising she needs to make more of an effort with Phoenix to get
what she wants, Hayley tries to be more attentive. Phoenix makes an
awkward attempt to make his feelings for Hayley clear.
Hayley can see exactly whats going on but is careful to make no
indication she understands his romantic intention and leaves
Phoenix frustrated that he failed to make a move on Hayley.
Lana is stressed at work organising Rachels lunch meeting with a
pharmaceutical rep from Australia. Nicole tries to convince Lana
she needs time to relax but is disappointed when Lana
refuses.
When Rachels private dining room lunch meeting is cancelled at the
last minute, Nicole gets a cheeky idea and drags a reluctant Lana
along to the prepaid hundred dollar lunch instead.
Nicoles enjoyment is infectious and Lana enjoys their naughty
jaunt. Feeling tipsy, Nicole manages to handle a phone call from
Sarah querying a patient transfer.
On their way out, Lana and Nicole see Zac exiting the hotel lift.
Zac doesnt see them and they are surprised to see him embrace an
unseen female.
Nicole and Lana know Sarah is at work and are shocked to realise
that Zac must be having an affair.
Friday 6th April -There was no Shortland Street today as it was Good Friday. Shorty returns Monday 9 April.
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