009. Episode 4066

Harold talks to Rosie about Nina’s singing, saying that she has the voice of an angel. Rosie wants to recruit her for the choir, but Harold reminds her that Nina is painfully shy and suggests a softly-softly approach.

Before school, Nina comes to see Michelle at the Scully’s and asks how she is. Michelle says she is still living on ice cream and jelly. Nina offers to talk to the teachers and bring back any schoolwork for Michelle at lunchtime. Michelle thanks her and says she needs a chat.

Later, Nina and Michelle are talking about Tahnee’s lies. Nina tells Michelle not to be ashamed of giving Tahnee the benefit of the doubt. Michelle is upset at not having listened to Connor, who never trusted Tahnee, and complains about Connor not telling her that he had problems with reading. Nina reassures Michelle that Connor loves her so much that he wasn’t willing to risk it. Michelle thanks Nina and tells her that she’s a real mate.

At the Coffee Shop, Rosie bumps into Nina and tells her that Harold says she sings like a nightingale. Nina says she doesn’t really sing very well, but Rosie insists that she join the choir. Nina continues to put herself down, but Rosie tells her that Harold doesn’t exaggerate. Rosie still tries to sell the idea to Nina, saying she might really enjoy it in the end. However, Nina maintains that she can’t and that she’d die if she had to. Then, Nina’s phone rings and she answers it to Connor, who asks her about Michelle. Nina tells him that Michelle is devastated, misses him and wants him to come home, but Connor says he can’t. He tells Nina that he’s picking apples in an orchard but won’t tell her where it is.

Nina comes to see Michelle at the Scully’s again to tell her about Connor’s phonecall. Nina tells her that he’s fine and misses Michelle, but Michelle is upset that he didn’t say where he was. Nina says she did some research and found some likely orchards where he could be. Michelle says Nina is the best friend, before they try calling one of the places.

008. Episodes 4064-4065

The choir are preparing at Harold’s house for a performance. Lou asks Nina to handle the smocks and sheet music. Tahnee complains to Rosie about the smocks, which Nina has designed. Nina asks Summer whether she’s coming and says she could be Nina’s assistant. Summer says she’s too sick, so Boyd will have to look after her. Summer doesn’t like the idea of anyone looking after her, so Nina suggests that Summer help Boyd with his English homework. Lou hurries everyone out, but Nina leaves the sheet music on the table.

Before the choir performance, Rosie asks where the sheet music is. Nina looks to Lou for help, and Lou takes the blame. Rosie starts telling Lou off, while Nina seems anxious. The choir will have to sing Amazing Grace because it’s a song they all know. Rosie leads them out singing, as Nina apologises to Lou.

Nina returns to Harold’s back from the performance, where Summer is waiting. She asks Nina whether she sung, but Nina says she couldn’t sing in public. Summer tells Nina how she used to sing all the time, but is now too sick to join the choir. Rosie and Lou enter, still arguing about the sheet music. Nina gets the courage to tell Rosie that it was her fault and apologises before leaving upset.

Later, Nina visits the Scully’s with flowers to give to Michelle. Lyn says Nina should take the flowers herself, but Nina says she doesn’t want to intrude. Before Nina leaves, Lyn compliments the highlights in Nina’s hair, but Nina only thanks her uneasily.

At The Coffee Shop, Harold gets off the phone from his cleaner who can’t make it tonight. Lyn complains about apprentices she has at the hair salon as well. Summer is looking at Nina’s drawings, which Nina quickly takes back, before Summer tells Harold she’s going outside. Harold gives Nina her coffee, and after a while, Nina offers to clean for Harold. Harold wonders whether Nina wants to spend her night off with her friends, but Nina needs the money and doesn’t mind. Lyn notices Nina’s costume designs for the choir and asks to look. Lyn tells Nina that she draws really well, and Harold also compliments the work she does for the choir. However, Nina feels uncomfortable with the two of them trying to make her feel special, and says she’s likes just being ordinary.

Nina is drinking her coffee outside the Coffee Shop, as Lyn comes out to see if she’s feeling alright. Lyn apologises for upsetting Nina, and Nina tells Lyn that she hates it when people pay her compliments that aren’t true. Lyn insists that it is true and asks Nina why she is so hard on herself. Lyn continues to make Nina feel better about herself, but Nina says she feels uncomfortable when people notices her and she likes being in the background.

While sweeping in the Coffee Shop, Nina sings Amazing Grace to herself. Harold walks in and is amazed by what he hears. He closes the door and Nina quickly stops singing. Harold apologises for frightening her before telling her what a beautiful voice she has. He asks why she didn’t tell him she could sing and says that she would be the most wonderful asset to the choir. Nina is still very uncomfortable and quickly goes to the kitchen, leaving an astonished Harold.

007. Episodes 4058-4059

Lyn is practising singing Australian hymns at the Coffee Shop with Tahnee and Nina. She tells Nina to give it a go, but Nina says that someone has to make the coffee. Tahnee starts to leave when Michelle enters, but then Tahnee’s phone rings so she goes to answer it. Meanwhile, Lyn receives her food and goes home with Michelle for dinner. After Tahnee finishes her phonecall, Nina asks Tahnee for money she owes for Nina’s book. Tahnee says that she’ll get Nina a new copy, but Nina demands for the money now.

The next day at the Coffee Shop, Nina meets with Michelle, Connor and Tahnee. Michelle invites Tahnee for lunch, but Tahnee says she has homework to do. Nina asks Tahnee why she doesn’t tell anybody about singing in the choir, however, Tahnee just leaves, annoyed. Michelle then invites Nina to join her and Connor at the table.

Nina and Michelle are having lunch at school, but when Nina opens her lunchbox, she gets a surprise jumping out at her, as Tahnee walks in. Tahnee comments at Nina’s mum’s weird idea of fun, something Nina’s parents have in common. Michelle complains about her lunch, which takes Lyn two seconds to make up, before Tahnee notices a piece of paper in Michelle’s lunchbox.

Nina walks into Lassiter’s hotel and straight behind reception, where Toadie is currently working. Nina explains to Toadie that she is one of the housemaids and they introduce themselves to each other. Toadie finds it odd that someone as young as Nina wants to be a housemaid, but Nina says she likes it because it gives her time to think. Lou arrives, wanting to talk to Toadie, as Nina notices that they want privacy and leaves to get coffee.

At the Coffee Shop, Nina is with Tahnee and Harold, who is advising Tahnee about looking after her singing voice. Harold comments that being able to sing is a special gift, before being distracted by Lou. Tahnee tells Nina to stop talking about the choir, as Michelle arrives looking for Tahnee, needing help about Connor. Nina tells Michelle about her new job, saying she’s just a housemaid. Harold tells Nina not to put herself down, and then reveals Tahnee’s involvement in the choir. Lou gives Harold another distraction, then Nina leaves for work.

Joe and Lyn are in a room in Lassiter’s hotel, as Nina knocks on the door to deliver a package for the couple. Lyn seems very embarrassed and Joe quickly gives Nina some money. Nina says she is not supposed to accept money, but Joe insists.

Later, Nina is in Joe and Lyn’s hotel room, putting roses on the bed. Joe thanks her and Lyn says goodbye, and she leaves after turning the light off.