Tracey Morrison
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Tracey Morrison was a fictional character on the New Zealand Soap Opera Shortland Street
. Tracey is portrayed by Sarah Thomson and first appeared on the show in 2007 and returned as a major character mid 2008. She departed in 2011.
. Though it was said she was to harness a secret. She made her debut on episode 3858 with her first line being: "Great, thank you, it was really nice to meet you" to Scotty.
had been killing for a few months. Lara Wade sent Tracey in as an undercover cop. Tracey struggled in the field as her nursing skills were very rusty and some people suspected it was her first time being a nurse. She hit on some of the major suspects including Scotty
, Gavin Capper
and unbeknownst to her, the actual killer, Joey Henderson
. In November 2007, Tracey mysteriously went missing on her way back from the gym. Kieran Mitchell
and Wiremu discovered her unconscious in the dumpster outside the IV. She and Alice Piper
mark the only survivors Joey prayed on. Tracey had markings drawn on her body and was heavily drugged up. Tracey could not remember a thing, except a white van.
and Tracey got into many arguments but eventually settled down and started to date. Ethan Pierce
took Tracey out for a drink much to Kips annoyance but it went no further. Kips over protectiveness led Tracey to go out a lot with ex-cops and she started to drift away from Kip.
In 2009 Tai Scott arrived. Tracey was initially cautious around him. But soon discovered his better side and started to get attracted to him. She broke up with Kip and went after Tai. She taught Tai the better way of life and started to teach him how to read. But Tai performed an armed robbery and Tracey, betrayed, called the police on him. Tracey dates Maxwell Avia
but grows sick of his baggage and they break up. She moves in with friend Scotty
and briefly dates Hunter
. After a close brush with death when visiting Tai Scott in jail in May 2010, Scotty and Tracey admitted they had fallen for each other. They then began a relationship and in September, Scotty proposed. Tracey suffered many problems with her family including brother, Doug who turned out to be a bent cop and her mother and father disapproving of Scotty.
Tracey's fiancee Scotty suffers from post traumatic stress after a hospital orderly, Penny
tries to murder him. He accuses Tracey of being an imposter and tries to kill her.
In 2011 Tracey escapes and the two break up after Scotty is fully healed from his psychotic episode. The two reconcile and marry on Valentines Day. The married couple decide to honey moon in East Timor, helping people in need. After the honeymoon, the two decide to try for children. In June, Tracey is disappointed to learn she has low fertility and begins IVF treatment. The couple decide to adopt the son of Scotty's ex lover, having to move to Timor to do so. As they prepare to leave, Tracey discovers she is pregnant with Scotty's child. The family leave in mid August after a large farewell party is held in their honour.
Shortland Street
Shortland Street is a New Zealand prime-time soap opera, first broadcast on Television New Zealand's TV2 on 25 May 1992. It is the country's longest-running drama and soap opera, being broadcast continuously for over 4500 episodes and 19 years, and is one of the most watched television programs in...
. Tracey is portrayed by Sarah Thomson and first appeared on the show in 2007 and returned as a major character mid 2008. She departed in 2011.
Casting
Narelle Ahrens who originally had a role in 2000, was initially cast, but was forced to drop out because of past commitments. Sarah Thomson was soon cast as a replacement.Introduction
Tracey first appeared in October 2007 as a potential love interest for Joey HendersonJoey Henderson
Joseph James "Joey" Henderson was a fictional character that appeared on New Zealand's longest running soap opera Shortland Street, and was the soap's first serial killer. Although always a suspect, the audience did not learn Joey was the killer until December 2007...
. Though it was said she was to harness a secret. She made her debut on episode 3858 with her first line being: "Great, thank you, it was really nice to meet you" to Scotty.
Return
It was announced in July 2008 that Tracey would be returning to Shortland Street as a regular character. She was to appear traumatized by her kidnap in 2007.2007
Tracey first showed up at Shortland Street in late 2007 when the Ferndale StranglerJoey Henderson
Joseph James "Joey" Henderson was a fictional character that appeared on New Zealand's longest running soap opera Shortland Street, and was the soap's first serial killer. Although always a suspect, the audience did not learn Joey was the killer until December 2007...
had been killing for a few months. Lara Wade sent Tracey in as an undercover cop. Tracey struggled in the field as her nursing skills were very rusty and some people suspected it was her first time being a nurse. She hit on some of the major suspects including Scotty
James Scott (character)
James Owen "Scotty" Scott is a fictional character on New Zealand's longest running soap opera Shortland Street and was portrayed by Kiel McNaughton from his arrival in March 2007, first as a guest character before returning in June 2007 as a core cast member, up until the characters axing in 2011...
, Gavin Capper
Gavin Capper
Gavin Capper was a fictional character on the soap opera Shortland Street.He worked as a doctor under Dr. Justine Jones at Shortland Street Hospital, however the two have dislikes for each other....
and unbeknownst to her, the actual killer, Joey Henderson
Joey Henderson
Joseph James "Joey" Henderson was a fictional character that appeared on New Zealand's longest running soap opera Shortland Street, and was the soap's first serial killer. Although always a suspect, the audience did not learn Joey was the killer until December 2007...
. In November 2007, Tracey mysteriously went missing on her way back from the gym. Kieran Mitchell
Kieran Mitchell
Kieran Mitchell is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street who was portrayed by British actor Adam Rickitt through numerous high profile storylines from early 2007 to mid 2010....
and Wiremu discovered her unconscious in the dumpster outside the IV. She and Alice Piper
Alice Piper
Alison "Alice" Piper was a fictional character in the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was played by actress Toni Potter.Alice worked as a nurse at Shortland Street Hospital in the Emergency Department...
mark the only survivors Joey prayed on. Tracey had markings drawn on her body and was heavily drugged up. Tracey could not remember a thing, except a white van.
2008-2011
Tracey returned to the hospital in mid 2008 as a trainee nurse. The traumatic experience of Joey made her swap careers. She instantly didn't get on with most of the hospital as they despised her for not catching Joey. Kip DentonKip Denton
Kip Denton was a fictional character in the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street.-2007-2009:He is a doctor at Shortland Street Hospital, who had filled in for Dr. Craig Valentine while he was in Australia...
and Tracey got into many arguments but eventually settled down and started to date. Ethan Pierce
Ethan Pierce
Dr. Ethan Pierce is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street and was portrayed by Owen Black from August 2008 to January 2009 and again from May to June 2009...
took Tracey out for a drink much to Kips annoyance but it went no further. Kips over protectiveness led Tracey to go out a lot with ex-cops and she started to drift away from Kip.
In 2009 Tai Scott arrived. Tracey was initially cautious around him. But soon discovered his better side and started to get attracted to him. She broke up with Kip and went after Tai. She taught Tai the better way of life and started to teach him how to read. But Tai performed an armed robbery and Tracey, betrayed, called the police on him. Tracey dates Maxwell Avia
Maxwell Avia
Maxwell Avia is a fictional character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, played by Robbie Magasiva. Maxwell debuted on-screen on 19 June 2009.-Creation and casting:...
but grows sick of his baggage and they break up. She moves in with friend Scotty
James Scott (character)
James Owen "Scotty" Scott is a fictional character on New Zealand's longest running soap opera Shortland Street and was portrayed by Kiel McNaughton from his arrival in March 2007, first as a guest character before returning in June 2007 as a core cast member, up until the characters axing in 2011...
and briefly dates Hunter
Hunter McKay
Hunter McKay is a fictional character in the TVNZ soap opera Shortland Street. He has been portrayed by Lee Donoghue since he first appeared in December 2006 as part of a new family unit consisting of parents Callum McKay and Justine Jones and younger sister Sophie McKay .The character is gifted...
. After a close brush with death when visiting Tai Scott in jail in May 2010, Scotty and Tracey admitted they had fallen for each other. They then began a relationship and in September, Scotty proposed. Tracey suffered many problems with her family including brother, Doug who turned out to be a bent cop and her mother and father disapproving of Scotty.
Tracey's fiancee Scotty suffers from post traumatic stress after a hospital orderly, Penny
Penny Rourke (character)
Paula Sinclair was a fictional character in the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street.-Before Shortland Street:...
tries to murder him. He accuses Tracey of being an imposter and tries to kill her.
In 2011 Tracey escapes and the two break up after Scotty is fully healed from his psychotic episode. The two reconcile and marry on Valentines Day. The married couple decide to honey moon in East Timor, helping people in need. After the honeymoon, the two decide to try for children. In June, Tracey is disappointed to learn she has low fertility and begins IVF treatment. The couple decide to adopt the son of Scotty's ex lover, having to move to Timor to do so. As they prepare to leave, Tracey discovers she is pregnant with Scotty's child. The family leave in mid August after a large farewell party is held in their honour.