EXT. FERNDALE - DAY
The community comes together to clean up the debris and support each other. A makeshift memorial is created for the victims of the tsunami.
INT. SHORTLAND STREET HOSPITAL - RECEPTION - DAY
The hospital is in chaos. Patients are being treated in makeshift wards. Staff are exhausted and grief-stricken.
EXT. FERNDALE - DAY
The floodwaters have receded, leaving a trail of destruction. Emergency services work tirelessly, searching for survivors and treating the injured.
FLASHBACK MONTAGE
* Chris as a young doctor, full of idealism, treating his first patients.
* Chris sharing a laugh with colleagues in the staffroom.
* Chris embracing his son, Harry, with a proud smile.
* Chris and Rachel sharing a romantic kiss.
INT. HOSPITAL - CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS
As Chris tries to follow Leo, a heavy piece of debris falls from the ceiling, pinning him to the floor. The water rises around him. He struggles, but he's trapped.
INT. HOSPITAL - LEO'S ROOM - CONTINUOUS
Leo clings to a window ledge, terrified. Chris reaches him, smashing the window to allow Leo to escape. He pushes Leo out to safety.
(To the nurses)
We need to get this patient out of here! Now!
INT. HOSPITAL - CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS
Chris, battered and bruised, stumbles through the flooded corridor. He sees a young boy, LEO, trapped in a room with water rising rapidly.
INT. HOSPITAL - OPERATING ROOM - CONTINUOUS
DR. HARPER WHITELY is in the middle of a surgery when the lights flicker and die. Water begins seeping under the operating room door.
HARPER
INT. HOSPITAL - WARD - CONTINUOUS
DR. TK SAMUELS and NURSE MAIA SMITH battle to evacuate patients from a flooded ward.
TK
Maia, help me get Mr. Henderson out of here!
Maia struggles to release an elderly patient from his bed as water rises around them.
INT. SHORTLAND STREET HOSPITAL - CONTINUOUS
The wave smashes through the lower levels of the hospital. Water floods the corridors, patients scream, alarms blare. Nurses and doctors struggle to move patients to higher ground.
EXT. FERNDALE BEACH - CONTINUOUS
The tsunami wave, a monstrous wall of water, crashes onto the shore. People scream and scatter. Chris turns to run, but it's too late.
INT. CIVIL DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS - DAY
The scientists present their findings to a group of OFFICIALS.
SCIENTIST 1
We believe there's a high risk of a significant underwater disturbance. Possibly leading to a tsunami.
FLASHBACK - INT. SEISMOLOGY LAB - DAY
A team of SCIENTISTS study seismic readings on their monitors. Their faces are grim.
SCIENTIST 1
These tremors are getting stronger. And closer.
SCIENTIST 2
This isn't normal seismic activity. We need to issue a warning.
EXT. FERNDALE BEACH - CONTINUOUS
Chris reaches the beach. People are running away from the water's edge, some screaming. He sees the water receding dramatically, exposing the seabed. A low, rumbling roar grows louder. Chris's eyes widen in horror. He knows what's coming.
CHRIS
Right, Belle, I'm off. Tell Rachel I'll be home for dinner soon.
BELLE
(Smiling)
Will do, Dr. Warner. Have a good evening.
Chris exits the hospital. As he walks past the IV cafe, he notices people on the beach looking out towards the ocean, pointing and shouting. He frowns, curious.
INT. SHORTLAND STREET HOSPITAL - RECEPTION - EVENING
The setting sun streams through the windows, casting long shadows across the reception area. Nurses bustle about, finishing their shifts.
DR. CHRIS WARNER, looking tired but content, gathers his things. He smiles at BELLE, the receptionist.
Shortland Street: The Tidal Wave
Episode 1234 - Season Finale
Logline: A devastating tsunami strikes Ferndale, putting the lives of Shortland Street staff and patients in jeopardy and leading to the tragic death of Dr. Chris Warner.
Opening Scene:
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A lone figure stands on the beach, looking out at the ocean. It's TK. He throws a single white rose into the waves.
**FADE OUT.
A plaque is placed on the wall in memory of Dr. Chris Warner.
Final Scene
The community comes together to clean up the debris and support each other. A makeshift memorial is created for the victims of the tsunami.
Rachel sits by the phone, waiting for news. Harry tries to comfort her, but he's struggling to hold back his own tears.
He was supposed to go home for dinner...
TK puts a comforting arm around Belle. A heavy silence fills the room.
The staff gather, shell-shocked. Belle breaks down in tears.
(To Harper)
Have you seen Chris? I can't find him anywhere.
Harper shakes her head, tears in her eyes.
The hospital is in chaos. Patients are being treated in makeshift wards. Staff are exhausted and grief-stricken.
EXT. FERNDALE - DAY
The floodwaters have receded, leaving a trail of destruction. Emergency services work tirelessly, searching for survivors and treating the injured.
The water engulfs Chris. He closes his eyes.
* Chris as a young doctor, full of idealism, treating his first patients.
* Chris sharing a laugh with colleagues in the staffroom.
* Chris embracing his son, Harry, with a proud smile.
* Chris and Rachel sharing a romantic kiss.
As Chris tries to follow Leo, a heavy piece of debris falls from the ceiling, pinning him to the floor. The water rises around him. He struggles, but he's trapped.
Leo clings to a window ledge, terrified. Chris reaches him, smashing the window to allow Leo to escape. He pushes Leo out to safety.
(Shouting)
Hold on! I'm coming!
He wades through the water, struggling against the current.
We need to get this patient out of here! Now!
INT. HOSPITAL - CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS
Chris, battered and bruised, stumbles through the flooded corridor. He sees a young boy, LEO, trapped in a room with water rising rapidly.
DR. HARPER WHITELY is in the middle of a surgery when the lights flicker and die. Water begins seeping under the operating room door.
HARPER
DR. TK SAMUELS and NURSE MAIA SMITH battle to evacuate patients from a flooded ward.
TK
Maia, help me get Mr. Henderson out of here!
Maia struggles to release an elderly patient from his bed as water rises around them.
The wave smashes through the lower levels of the hospital. Water floods the corridors, patients scream, alarms blare. Nurses and doctors struggle to move patients to higher ground.
The tsunami wave, a monstrous wall of water, crashes onto the shore. People scream and scatter. Chris turns to run, but it's too late.
(Dismissive)
Come on, a tsunami? We haven't had one in decades. You're overreacting.
END FLASHBACK
The scientists present their findings to a group of OFFICIALS.
SCIENTIST 1
We believe there's a high risk of a significant underwater disturbance. Possibly leading to a tsunami.
A team of SCIENTISTS study seismic readings on their monitors. Their faces are grim.
SCIENTIST 1
These tremors are getting stronger. And closer.
SCIENTIST 2
This isn't normal seismic activity. We need to issue a warning.
Chris reaches the beach. People are running away from the water's edge, some screaming. He sees the water receding dramatically, exposing the seabed. A low, rumbling roar grows louder. Chris's eyes widen in horror. He knows what's coming.
Right, Belle, I'm off. Tell Rachel I'll be home for dinner soon.
BELLE
(Smiling)
Will do, Dr. Warner. Have a good evening.
Chris exits the hospital. As he walks past the IV cafe, he notices people on the beach looking out towards the ocean, pointing and shouting. He frowns, curious.
The setting sun streams through the windows, casting long shadows across the reception area. Nurses bustle about, finishing their shifts.
DR. CHRIS WARNER, looking tired but content, gathers his things. He smiles at BELLE, the receptionist.
Episode 1234 - Season Finale
Logline: A devastating tsunami strikes Ferndale, putting the lives of Shortland Street staff and patients in jeopardy and leading to the tragic death of Dr. Chris Warner.
Opening Scene: