Educating Alice

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"A girlfriend should know her place, Alice. First comes the mates, then the ute, then his hat, dogs, horses, and last of all the girlfriend. Get that right and you might just stick around." The smile was there, but the eyes were serious. Determined, Alice decided she would become his mate, despite being told that "girls can't be mates." A city backpacker unfamiliar with cattle, Alice took a chance on a governess position at a Mackay cattle station. There, she met a charming jackeroo, and her life transformed as she embraced the bush lifestyle—horses, cattle, and the art of wearing a hat. After overcoming numerous challenges, Alice and the jackeroo married and moved to Rick’s family farm near Kingaroy. They took a leap of faith, investing their dreams into a vast property named 'Jumma.' Their journey was filled with love and hard work, but one fateful morning, everything changed. Alice was thrown from her horse in remote bushland, sustaining serious injuries. Rick had to leave her behind, racing home for help. Airlifted to Brisbane, Alice faced grave liver and brain damage. Their love was put to the ultimate test as they navigated the aftermath of this life-altering event.