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Doug and Keith Abbot, two life-long bachelors with a very close relationship, are heralded as heroes and community role models after Doug saves a young boy's life when he gets electrocuted while climbing a tree. Later, an accident sends Doug and Keith Abbott to hospital. The seriousness of Doug's injuries will require him to be sent to Sydney for regular dialysis. Knowing how close the two brothers are, Terence approaches his Keith about possibly donating one of his kidneys. Keith agrees but a blood test shows that the two are incompatible prompting Keith to reveal that he and Doug are not in fact brothers. Frank's article on roses is published but he is shocked to see that Shirley has been given the sole writing credit-and the cheque. Frank moves back home.

Episode credited cast:
Shane Porteous Shane Porteous - Dr. Terence Elliott
Brian Wenzel Brian Wenzel - Sergeant Frank Gilroy
Lorrae Desmond Lorrae Desmond - Shirley 'Dean' Gilroy
Shane Withington Shane Withington - Brendan Jones
Anne Tenney Anne Tenney - Molly Jones
Helen Scott Helen Scott - Matron Marta Kurtesz
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Pat Bishop Pat Bishop - Helen McNeil
James Condon James Condon - Doug Abbott
Alistair Duncan Alistair Duncan - Mr. Bourke
Janet Foye Janet Foye - Mrs. Royal
Joseph Fürst Joseph Fürst - Alex Popovich
Syd Heylen Syd Heylen - Vernon 'Cookie' Locke
Don Pascoe Don Pascoe - Keith Abbott
Gordon Piper Gordon Piper - Bob Hatfield
Tony Wager Tony Wager - Joe McNeil
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