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Spinal Destination

Episode 3

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 3

Season 1 Episode 3 | 22m 48s | CC

After a visit from her overly ambitious underling Candace, Tessa resorts to desperate measures to finish her article. John’s wife Robyn attempts to visit, leading to an emotional exchange between them. Tensions only flare further as Dan informs Tessa of his plans to ask Robyn out. Tessa reluctantly agrees to physio in the gym, only to end up involved in a punch-up between John and Dan.

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