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Spinal Destination

Tessa Rivers is a go-getter with a busy life and loving family. When a mysterious illness leaves her paralysed, Tessa is sent to Goldfield’s Spinal Unit where she must learn to navigate the new version of herself that she has suddenly become. With the help of her alter-ego ‘Walking Tessa’, Tessa becomes determined to walk again, by any means necessary.

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Episode 5

Season 1 Episode 5 | 22m 50s | CC

Dan unexpectedly returns and John is offered a solution to his fear of swimming. Meanwhile, Tessa’s fury begins to mount. After a spat with Todd over an outdated instructional sex video, and then an argument with her daughter over a broken promise, Tessa’s rebellion intensifies.

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