Back to the Rafters (2021) s01e02 Episode Script

[theme music]
All around. ♪
[gentle music]
[birds chirping]
[Dave] Electricity - you can't
see it, you can't smell it,
but you know it's there.
[Edward] What's that?
[Ruby] A sketch.
- What of?
- A polar bear.
I put poo on a painting
for the world to protest.
[chuckling]
Gross.
[Dave] Makes you feel safe,
secure. Warm.
Until it doesn't.
You sure you don't want a lift?
Er, no, we've ordered a cab.
Don't get paint on the carpet.
I'm not even painting.
[Julie] Yes, but when you do,
don't.
Cassie has got
enough to deal with.
[Dave] You short a circuit,
there's no warning,
protection trips and wham.
Why can't I come?
Because it's a girls' night.
- I'm a girl.
- And too young.
We'll have a boys' one here.
I'll go gender fluid
for the night.
- What's that?
- Later.
[sighing]
[Dave] And when you do get
the lights to come back on
Or not.
[Dave] ..it's always a relief.
- Donna's selling sexy stuff.
- [giggling]
Enough!
[horn beeping]
Cab's here.
- [Dave] Resistance
- [Cassie] Get him to wait!
- [Julie] No worries.
[Dave] ..it generates heat,
which is what a dimmer is for.
[Cassie] Won't be long.
[Dave] It controls the
resistance for the rheostat. OK,
Nathan.
[Nathan] Righto.
[Julie] Got your bag?
Keys? Credit card?
[Cassie] I won't be buying.
How about you, Mum?
Never say never.
[Cassie] Oh! Thanks, Dave.
Good to be of some use.
It'd be good
to be of more use.
[Cassie] Quick, let's go before
I change my mind.
[Julie] I'm not buying
anything I can't try first.
- [Dave] Enjoy yourselves.
- [Julie] Bye!
[Ruby] What gives?
- What do you mean?
- You and Mum.
Nothing.
[Nathan] So
what's with Mum and you?
[Dave] Shame that life
doesn't come with a rheostat.
[children giggling]
[upbeat music]
[cheering and chatting]
Gonna take these chains that
have been holding me ♪
Today's the day
I'm breaking free ♪
Gonna walk away,
live to fight another day ♪
Step aside world,
there ain't no stopping me ♪♪
[both exclaiming]
Oh, wow.
Oh, my lord. Where are we?
Go, Donna.
[gasping]
- There you are. Both gorgeous.
- Look at you!
How are you doing?
[sighing] It's nice
to think about something
other than that
for a night.
You can always try again.
Right.
[Donna] Not quite the Country
Women's Association, is it?
Ah, no,
some would lap it up.
Well, you should hold one
in Buradeena then.
And lots wouldn't.
A drink, I think.
Oh, here's one of the girls
from my tap class.
Stella, you came! Brave girl.
- Smiles guaranteed with Donna.
- Yeah. I miss her.
Yeah. Donna and I
have got history.
- Oh! And here's my Donna.
- Oh!
Anna, Julie. Julie, Anna.
Ben's mum.
Ah, so you're the famous Anna,
I've heard so much about.
[Anna] I can't believe it's
taken us this long to meet.
Well, we don't get to the city
as often as I'd like.
- How long this time?
- We leave tomorrow.
Oh.
No, but I'm hoping to be around
a lot more in the future.
- [Anna] Let's drink to that.
- Yeah.
- On the house.
- Oh! I like you already.
To seeing you more.
I'm working on it.
Cheers.
[Nathan] You watch the news,
right?
It's always other people
and then [imitates explosion]
..you're suddenly part of the
headline.
[Dave] Let's hope they sort it
soon.
Well, let's hope we're not the
next Mascot Towers.
Look how that went.
Let us know when you do know,
we'll help however we can.
Thanks. You already helped
with the deposit.
You know,
I'm not asking for more.
[sighing] You just never really
expect your only asset to
Work's not helping.
I missed a major deadline
because of everything.
They're not happy.
They gotta understand.
Mind you, part of me wants
to toss the job anyway.
- No home and no job?
- I'm feeling stuck.
Well
..fire's worse
than the frying pan.
Don't do anything impulsive.
I don't need advice, Dad.
- I'm just saying.
- [Dave] Yeah, so am I.
That it'd be
a bloody idiotic move.
I'm sorry.
Your mum's got me all sensitive
about rash decisions.
She's had a notion.
Oh.
Serious?
Mm, shouldn't be.
[sighing]
Could be.
[Dave] You kids up for a movie?
- [Ruby] Yeah!
- [Edward] Woo-hoo!
[children cheering]
Boys' nights aren't
what they used to be.
Tell me about it.
[Donna] And over and above in
50 shades of saucy grey
that these might suggest,
ladies,
they also help make a point.
The fluffy cuffs
of domestic expectation
[audience chuckling]
..the blinder on our worldview,
[audience chuckling]
the restriction of our voice,
all as we're objectified.
Well, that was the old way.
The new?
Tie him up.
[laughing]
Tie him down.
Objectify him.
And let him walk about
in our shoes for a night.
Literally, if his kink
bends to that.
Go, Donna.
[cheering]
And once you've let him loose,
whisper in his ear,
"Now you know
why we want our liberation."
[cheering]
Lusty liberation, ladies.
[cheering]
Have a damned hot time
and make a political statement.
[Donna]
Now, fill up and come buy!
[applause]
I'm up. Excuse me.
[Cassie] So are you gonna
get some for Dave?
Uh yeah, I might
stock up for down the track.
Mm. Wait till you get home,
good call.
Yeah.
[chuckling]
Listen, Cassie, would you mind
if Ruby stayed on for a bit?
She won't need persuading
and you can say no.
We'd love to have her.
If it helps.
You noticed the tension?
[Cassie] Well, I didn't like to
ask.
We just need to
talk things through.
We're just on different sides
of a major issue.
And we certainly don't need
Rubes weighing in.
Whatever works.
What does Dave think?
Um, I'm sure he'll agree.
I mean, I just decided myself.
[chuckling]
Hopefully we'll deal with it and
we'll be back to support you.
Is that what it's about?
Being here more?
A lot more.
[Dave] When the lights in
a house start to flicker,
you might have a minor matter
or it's something serious.
There's only one way
to find out.
Make sure you pop in on
your grandad, won't you?
I'll try and squeeze him in.
Joke, Mum.
We'll be busy though, right?
Yeah, we'll be painting
the town red.
Ruby, more like.
- [Dave] Ah-ha-ha!
- Lame, Dad.
I know, I know.
[Ruby] You can stay too.
Oh, we've got some
post-anniversary private time.
[Ruby] Ooh, I see liberation!
You got some, right?
That's enough of that.
I'll see you next weekend.
Love you, Mum.
- See ya.
- See ya, Dad!
Just make sure she behaves.
Mwah.
And you rest up.
Bye.
Your dad mentioned your job.
No snap decisions, please.
Travel safe. Whatever it is,
sort it out, OK?
- Love you.
- Love you.
Love you too, little man.
Don't let Ruby lead you astray.
I'll lead her.
[laughing]
Good onya, kidda!
- Bye!
- Bye!
Bye!
[all] Bye!
That's what we don't
have in Buradeena.
Let's just enjoy the drive.
What, five hours without
talking about it?
See how we go.
They're your case,
mine's better made at home.
Fine. Dad?
Yep.
[Nathan] Bye!
- OK, Edward.
- Yeah?
Shall we plan
our schedule?
[Ruby] Art gallery.
Yes, there's art down the road
every weekend.
- Do you wanna go check it out?
- [Ruby] Yeah!
- Something is off.
- Yeah.
Mum hinted to Cassie that she
wants to move back.
- What, here?
- Yeah.
They love Buradeena.
Dad does.
So does she.
Doesn't she?
[sighing]
[birds singing]
[Ted] Y-y-y-you can't head off
until you've seen your mum!
She won't be coming, Dad.
Of course she will!
[chuckling]
[Ted] Shame she missed out on
the kung pao chicken, eh? Ha-ha.
No, no, don't dash off.
Oh Dad, I'm sorry, we just
We need to beat the traffic.
But we'll be back, OK?
And Ruby'll come and visit.
Ruby?
Oh, right, right.
Ruby, Ruby.
I'll see you next weekend.
[Ted] You drive careful,
young fella.
Sure will, Ted.
See ya tomorrow.
I miss you, Dad.
[Dave] Why is it suddenly
upsetting you?
[Julie] It always has.
Not like this.
You've managed for years.
Why now?
He loved that dinner.
He wants to spend more time
with us, away from here.
More you him, I think.
All he remembers
is the kung pao chicken.
How many times
have the doctors told you?
There's no point tying
your life to him.
He's my father, Dave!
He hardly remembers
whether you've been here or not.
I'm sorry, I don't mean to be
cruel, but it's true.
Well, maybe he would
if I was here more!
And maybe I don't want our
children forgetting us.
That's drawing the long bow.
We're
We're drifting as a family,
Dave.
[stifled sobbing]
Want me to drive?
[beeping]
I tried giving advice to Nathan
but he shut me down.
Nice, but firm.
Do you know
I met Cassie's best friend
for the first time last night?
Our daughter-in-law's best
friend who works with our son
and it took years to meet her.
We're on the fringe
of their lives, Dave.
We have our lives.
They have theirs.
It's how families go.
It's how it has gone.
Again, why now?
Well, apart from Dad?
Cassie and Ben
losing another baby.
Being here to support her
when they try again.
Nathan and Edward homeless.
And there's gotta be better
schools for Ruby.
OK for starters?
You don't have to
live in your kids' pockets
to be a good parent.
You are putting a town we have
been in a few years
ahead of family.
You're asking me, "Why now?"
I'm asking you, "Why?"
I have my reasons.
Being?
[engine starting]
Back in Buradeena.
Why not now?
It's easier to make
your point here.
It's easier to make mine there.
Did I hurt you
that bad, babe? ♪
Did I really mess this up? ♪
Swear I intended
to tread lightly ♪
But still, I woke
the beast in you ♪
See, I was hoping to save us ♪
I pointed out
the dark clouds ♪
But you ran
into the rain anyway ♪
And now there's no way out ♪
It's not the storm
that I can't stand ♪
It's in your
reticent manner, man ♪
I think we both know
that the ball is in your court ♪
Honey, it kills me
the radio silence ♪
I never saw us here ♪
In a world where
our lips are sealed ♪
It's harder to heal ♪
When honey it kills me,
all of this quiet ♪
[Dave]
Electricity all around us.
Go out of your way
to stay out of mine ♪
[Dave] Silent
But I'm putting
my money on time. ♪♪
[Dave] ..until sparks fly.
[Carbo] Farewell, Acropolis.
Get Carbonated's home.
Do you know there's that many
Greeks in Australia,
even the kangaroos speak Greek?
True story.
[Carbo] Who knew every
great Aussie surfer is Greek?
That's right, all the world
champions
Thanks, Griggsy.
..in Australia
are champions
[laughing]
because they all
Get Carbonated
[drink cans fizzing]
- You're on fire!
- Yep.
What's it like having
all those followers?
Oh, you know, you
get used to it. It's great.
Thought so.
Right, tell Nathan and
Cassie I'll catch 'em later.
Hey, um, is Benno
working all day?
Far as I know.
Alright well, have fun at
the art whatever it is.
[Carbo] Alright, catch ya,
Rubes.
Catch ya, Carbo.
[Carbo] Yassou. Good to see
you.
You too!
[squealing and laughing]
My efforts are not
inconsiderable,
if I do say so myself.
[Ruby] Um.
Loving it big time!
Come look at this!
[Nathan] Here we go. Come on,
Ed.
We've got some art.
You have good taste.
All of these are
original Whitemans.
You give good brushstroke.
Your daughter shows
admirable precocity.
Sister.
A late life child.
Often wise beyond their years.
Sent here to teach us lessons.
$1000. $950 for you.
OK.
Every sister needs
a generous brother.
[Nathan] Ah! Well, every brother
needs money to be generous.
And, er, no can do.
Fiscally challenged.
I can relate to that.
- You paint, er
- Ruby.
Charles. Enchanté.
My last work was the scandal
of the school art show.
More intrigued by the moment.
We'll keep going.
[Nathan] Hey! Eddie! Eddie!
Art's boring!
Mate, you cannot just
go dashing off, alright?
Come on.
You're not trying to set us up.
As if! He's too down to even
notice you.
Totally. That was his fourth
comment about being broke.
[Cassie] Well, his building
is falling apart.
Uh, you're not going on
about your problem.
Well, being broke is easier to
slip into conversation
than having a miscarriage.
[Cassie] And I'm sick of my
problems.
- Outta here!
- Where?
Home. I've got some
serious painting to do.
[Ruby] Move it, Eddie! Come on!
Ahh.
[Nathan] Her new best friend
Charles
just casually commented that
he'd [imitates Charles] "like
to see her work."
Like a bloody seagull
onto a hot chip.
Hey, Rubes, no rush.
We'll all come back
next Saturday.
He's here tomorrow! Come on!
I should charge commission.
Again with the money.
[clears throat]
Sympathy.
[giggling]
Home, sweet home.
[sighing]
Not subtle, Dave.
Hold that smile
as dry as it is.
[sighing]
I'll try.
Look, I don't wanna fight.
Me neither.
Which is why I'm glad we're home
so I can show, not tell
why I wanna stay,
just go with me on it.
No guarantees.
I just want the hearing.
[Paddo] Perfect timing.
I just now fixed
your lamp switch.
Oh, Dave's only been meaning to
do that since, what, Christmas?
Well, you know, you can't rush
these things.
Well, thank you,
I appreciate it.
Where's Rubes?
She's given her
a week off the leash.
[Paddo] Watch out, Sydney.
Cyclone Rubes.
Hey, I'm taking the bike out
if you want
- Later, maybe.
- Alright, well
the worksheets are on your desk
and it's all covered.
Thanks for holding the fort.
Along with my exam results.
[Julie] Hey! Hey, not so fast.
How'd you go?
I reckon the boss will be
stoked.
Good on him.
In three and a bit years,
he'll qualify.
I'm not gonna let him down.
Well couldn't he transfer his
apprenticeship to
I don't know,
Stan Bridgeman?
Stan Brightman
doesn't take on apprentices.
OK, well, someone else, then.
I'm it for a 100km radius.
Well, he could come
with us, then.
He ran from the city.
He doesn't wanna go back!
[Dave] When I was his age, if my
father hadn't helped,
I don't know
where I would've ended up.
It's called passing it on.
Your own children
have worries, Dave.
They're in their
thirties, Jules.
Let's dump these
and go and do coffee.
[Tessa] Oh, hey-hey!
Surprise a girl,
why don't you?!
You know you can trust the joint
when they eat here themselves.
- Welcome back, Julie.
- Thank you.
Not everyone disagrees
with Ruby.
Perfect timing!
[whispers]
They're not all hicks.
Couldn't wait to say hello?
Just the usual, thanks, Tessa!
Grab a pew.
Your apron's ready
whenever you are.
Thanks.
If the point is
"she'll miss me," I'll miss her!
That was a point.
The main one's this.
Check the prices.
There is no way we
could sell our place here
and buy more than
a dump in Sydney.
Especially if we have
to help out Nathan.
We'd find something.
Not without having
a mortgage over our head.
You want to go into debt again?
- At our age?
- Couldn't we at least look?
I mean, we could
dip into our savings.
There goes the safety net.
[sighing] I'm gonna
start googling prices.
Good luck.
I can hear Ruby,
"I'm not living in this dump!"
And the schools are no better
in the few areas
we might afford.
- You're assuming.
- You're wishful thinking.
- If we look hard enough
- Feel free.
Stick your head in the sand.
Fine.
[Nathan] Alrighty.
Here you go, Picasso.
Thank you.
Many dogs around here?
You are not taking
dog poo tomorrow.
I can't show it
to Charles without it.
In a container. Get some.
- Nuh-uh-uh! Stay.
Every great artist is
misunderstood.
I'll do it later.
[Ruby] I'm making it
even more controversial.
See you at home?
Around 4:00.
I'll bring the voddie.
Mm! Excellent.
I'm gonna walk.
A bit tense?
She'll explain.
Look, I need a favour.
Just between us.
And now one of our
more exotic habitats,
filled with
some of your
favourite wildlife.
[Carbo] Benno!
Smile! You're
getting Carbonated.
Does everything
have to be streamed?
"Carbo returns."
"Welcome home, Carbo."
[Ben] Welcome home, Carbo.
Fans like the big moments.
We all know my mate Benno.
And the Boat Club.
Benno the shy type.
Mate, I'm
glad you're back.
But I'm not a
soap star.
'Days of our Carbos'.
Almost as good as
'Get Carbonated'.
But not as good, eh?
Carbo!
How many times have I told you
this is a business, not a movie
studio? No streaming.
"Welcome back, Carbo."
- [Donna] Yes, well, that too.
- "How was Greece, Carbo?"
How was Greece?
You'd know if you watched
Get Carbonated!
Not a fan, our Donna.
I'm no-one's Donna.
And this Donna says, "Out."
There are privacy issues.
I'll bring you a welcome-home
beer on the terrace - now, out!
[Donna] Scoot! Go on!
- Quick sticks!
- [Carbo] Quick sticks!
Love it.
She never disappoints.
Come on, Benno.
Sorry.
He just does it to annoy me.
You just do it to annoy me!
Aw, more memes than you can
shake a selfie stick at.
Memes.
And GIFs.
Memes?
[Ben] You should
give Donna a break.
The fans love her.
Come on, "quick sticks" -
remember that? It was huge!
I'm an influencer, Benno.
Over a million subscribers.
And I said it would never fly.
- Ye of little faith.
- [Ben] Where's Retta?
Chained to the stove
like any good wife.
You better not let
her hear you say that.
[Carbo] Ah. she'd be the first
one to laugh.
Too many people taking life too
seriously, Benno.
Why I've got so many
followers - I give them a laugh.
- You reckon?
- You think I'd do it if I
didn't?
How's Theo?
More like his dad every day.
Poor kid.
[chuckling]
How about you? You're right?
We really thought
we'd be fine this time.
We'll give it another go
when we get the bucks.
It's gotta be tough on Cassie.
She's no quitter.
[gentle music]
[birds chirping]
Shaken, not stirred.
[giggling]
With a slice of lemon,
Mrs. Bond.
Oh, thank you.
Chin-chin.
[clinking]
And chin up.
[sighing]
Ah, it's been a while coming.
He loves you.
I know.
Just doesn't stop him assuming
that this will pass.
[Tessa] It won't?
No.
I've never even
heard you two argue.
Well, hopefully you won't.
I didn't want
the kids to either,
which is why we've just been
sitting on it.
Oh. See how you go.
He might surprise you.
How do you mean?
I'm sure he might have a few
original thoughts
on how to push his agenda.
- [Julie] Mmm.
- [Tessa] You never know.
Really?
[chuckling]
Oh, this is so good.
Just one for you.
I want your
head clear for the night.
[engine roaring]
Where's your wheels?
I brought these instead.
Perfect end to the perfect ride.
Just one, though.
Works for me.
[chuckling]
[Paddo]
You didn't see it coming?
Lying in bed,
she just came out with it.
[chuckling]
You must've been like
I still am like
[both laughing]
Look, I'll go crash with a mate
for a few days.
Get out your hair
while you sort it out.
You're out the back, it's fine.
It's easier to row
if you're alone.
I hope we don't.
It's got its upside.
Make-up sex.
Oi!
It's the best sort!
- Says the voice of experience.
- Hey, I started early.
Serious. I'll go stay
with a friend.
You know, grab a few things
and scoot.
Back at work on Monday.
Thanks, mate.
What if she digs her heels in?
Better make sure she doesn't.
What if she does?
Dunno.
[Ruby] I did a painting of the
world for the one at school.
But this one's better.
Animals get people sentimental.
Imagine it with poo on top!
Where's Julie?
They've gone home for a bit.
They came and saw you, remember?
But she looks like Ruby.
I am Ruby, Grandad.
But Ruby comes with them!
Normally, yeah.
[Ruby] They've let me
run free for a bit.
I'm taking this
to show Charles tomorrow.
Charles Whiteman, not Blackman.
He's the famous one.
He's dead anyway.
You talk too much.
Where's Julie?
Ruby comes with Julie,
so who's she?
It is Ruby, Grandad.
But I tell you what,
we'll go
and we'll tell Mum that you
were looking for her, OK?
Poo? I mean, what sort of thing
is that for a little girl
to be talking about?
I'm sorry, Grandad,
I just wanted to show you.
[Nathan] Just leave it.
Your mother should wash
your mouth out with soap!
Miss Potty Mouth!
Hey, it's fine, Grandad.
It's fine.
[Ruby] I wish I'd known him
when he was normal.
[Nathan] You did!
You were just too young
to remember.
You should've seen him with you
when you were a baby.
All I've ever seen
is a sad old man.
I have to believe you
about the rest.
Ah, he was
the best grandad.
I bet.
I really thought my painting
would cheer him up.
I know.
Mum cries a lot
after she's seen him.
She tries to hide it.
Yeah.
You're growing up, kiddo.
Trying to.
[light soaring music]
[Paddo] Tessa!
Paddo! Good on you.
- I reckon that's it.
- Did he rope you in too?
He told me, I thought
you might need a hand.
You're a good man.
Put it down there.
What do you reckon?
Well
I'm usually better at
seeing these things coming.
I'd miss 'em.
Big time.
[Tessa] Here's to a little bit
of romance. Hope it helps.
Yeah, I hope so.
Oh, Dave, I'm not
in the mood to socialise.
Who says we're socialising?
Well, eating out is socialising.
Not always. Come on!
[meekly] OK.
[giggling]
[sighs] Smell that. Serenity.
[chuckles] Oh, stop!
Couldn't have asked
for better weather.
[phone chiming]
Right. That's our cue
to get out of here.
I reckon I've seen this
in a movie somewhere.
No such thing as an original
idea in a rom-com.
My granny flat's free
if they do leave.
I won't need it.
Mrs. R will settle.
No worries.
[Julie] What?
You'll see.
It's easy to lose sight of
romance, Mrs. Rafter.
Welcome to romance.
You don't get that in Sydney.
[Julie] It's beautiful.
[birds chirping]
This is beautiful.
The subject is now
banned for the night.
I love you.
I love you.
Shall we?
[chuckles] Yes.
Caught up in
a dream that I just thought ♪
Was passing through ♪
Ah yeah,
that's what happens.
[chuckling]
Coloured in
with vivid memories ♪
Of me and you ♪
[laughing]
And on a moonlit night ♪
I've never seen
stars this bright ♪
No, I can't help it ♪
I've been catching
feelings over you ♪
And I hope you
catch them too ♪
I hope you catch them too ♪
And I've been
going crazy over you ♪
And I hope you're crazy too ♪
I hope you're crazy too ♪
Ooh-ooh ooh
crazy too ♪
Ooh-ooh-ooh ♪
Ooh-ooh ♪
Ooh yeah ♪
Got me running wild
in fantasy ♪
Like you won't believe ♪
I caught a glimpse
of what I failed to see ♪
And that's all I need ♪
[both panting]
We haven't lost it.
No, we haven't!
[giggling]
Well, we won't lose it.
No.
[Dave] It's easy to feel good
in an afterglow.
[Dave] Not so much in the
twilight.
[Dave] And it takes some effort
when you're in the shadows.
Crazy too ♪
I'm catching feelings ♪
It's fun with the kids here.
Hm. Never a dull moment.
It won't be with ours, either.
I been catching
feelings over you ♪
And I hope you
catch them too. ♪♪
'Night.
[sighing]
'Night.
[Dave] And when you
start to wonder
what the cold light of
day is gonna bring.
Putting in quite
a sprint there, Rubes!
Carbo's waiting!
Wish we could bottle
her enthusiasm.
Hm.
We'd make a fortune.
I'd be first in line.
I know, sorry. Downer.
There he is! Carbo!
[Carbo] G'day, Rubes!
[Ruby] Hi!
I just told Charlie I'd
get his name out there.
- Charles.
- I better get that right, then.
[Ben] Retta, welcome home!
Oh, it's good to see you!
- Hi.
- Hello.
[laughing]
I can't wait to
hear about Greece.
Oh, I can't wait to tell.
How are you, little Theo?
- Carbonated!
- Ho ho, I bet you are.
He's growing!
Yeah, he's getting more
like his dad every day.
[Carbo] Yeah.
[Ruby] Carbo streams all
over the world.
Gonna make you famous, Charles.
From your mouth to God's ear.
Oh, I like that.
OK, you all set?
- Yep.
- [Carbo] Alright. I'll do
the intro.
- Retta, my assistant director.
- And number one fan.
Only fan I kiss.
I'd better be.
[chuckling]
OK, and [clears throat]
In
..three, two [mouths]
Action.
OK, we are here
today streaming live,
Get Carbonated
with Sydney's very own
little eco-disaster
artist,
Ruby Rafter.
Now, she was censored at school
and she's here today
to show her work
to the world-renowned artist,
Charles Whiteman.
On the painting, agapi mou.
It's called "Gritty Old Men"
or "White Bears."
Take it away, Rubes.
They're starving on melting ice
because politicians are too dumb
to see the truth.
The title changes when I add
this and go 3D.
Close-up, Retta.
[crowd gasping]
Deep in shit.
That will be us
if we don't change.
The art of protest. Brava, Ruby.
[crowd applauding]
[Ruby] It's why
I was censored at school!
[Carbo] You heard her, censored.
Make a trend.
Change starts with us.
[cheering]
Yeah, it does.
Yes, start with ourselves.
I'll resign tomorrow.
[Julie] Oh, you beat us to it.
[chuckles]
Thanks, Tessa. So kind of you.
Should've done it last night.
Now, that
would've been romantic.
[chuckling]
Food stayed warm?
- Yep.
- You got hot.
Uh, yeah.
But
[sighing]
[Deb] Morning, Dave.
Hey, Deb.
What can I do for you?
Is Paddo up yet? Do you know?
Uh, he's not here, actually.
Said he was staying at a mate's.
No, we dropped him
back here last night.
Oh, right. I didn't realise it.
Yeah, it was a party.
He wasn't really in the mood.
You guys leaving?
My cousin and I
are going fishing.
I thought it might cheer him up.
Could you give me a sec
to talk to him first?
Yeah, of course.
[Paddo] It's none of
my business, really.
You gotta do
what you gotta do.
Well, you're part of our
business, so it is.
And you're a good mate.
If you have to go, mate,
you have to.
I'll get dressed
and make myself scarce.
We haven't made a decision,
just so you know.
My mum always says
that you should go find
somewhere quiet to sit
and listen to your instincts.
Wise woman.
She is.
Ah, Dave had his mid-life crisis
about six years ago,
I don't know,
maybe this is mine.
Mid-life and crisis I get.
What was yours?
[Tessa] You don't need to know.
No, please. It might help me
get perspective.
I was standing in the kitchen,
surrounded by broken glass.
I'd thrown the best crystal
to
..stop my husband.
He was wearing socks
so he couldn't get at me
without ripping his feet.
He went to get his
shoes
so he could come back
and beat the hell out of me
and I suddenly
thought to myself,
"I'm not gonna take it anymore."
So I literally walked over
broken glass to leave.
I never knew.
I never told you.
Makes "I'm unfulfilled in
Buradeena" pretty lame.
Hey, everybody's got their
crunch point.
- Yeah.
- It's theirs.
It makes it valid, OK?
What now for you?
Uh
I tell Dave.
That you're set on going?
Yeah.
Try and spare
the glassware, yeah?
[laughing]
I'll do my best.
[spoon clangs]
[footsteps approaching]
Can't put it off, can we?
No.
[sighing]
I'm going.
I'm staying.
Right.
The kids need us, Dave.
Our kids.
And I miss them.
Buradeena was wonderful
for a time.
That time's up.
Any practicalities
can be worked through.
Ignoring practicalities is
easier said than done, Jules.
That aside [sighs]
..I like being Dave Rafter.
I found him here better than
I've ever known him before.
I was shunted
from pillar to post as a kid.
And then we met
and we became Dave and Julie.
And the kids came along.
And we became the Rafters.
That was great.
For a time.
We went on the road to
reinvent it
and that was fun for a bit too.
And then we lobbed here.
This is where
..for the first time really,
I've been Dave Rafter.
And I don't see why
I have to give that up
to be a good
father or a husband.
You want to explore, you go.
And I hope you find Julie Rafter
by doing it.
Not just a mother
or a daughter or a wife.
Her Julie.
To me, going back is
..going back.
Right.
Standing on the platform
watching you go ♪
It's like no other pain
I've ever known ♪
To love someone so much
to have no control ♪
You said,
"I want to see the world" ♪
And I said, "Go" ♪
But I think
I'm lost without you ♪
Say my goodbyes for me?
I just feel crushed ♪
Yep.
Jesus! How did we get here?
No idea.
But we are.
Yep.
Strangers rushing past
just trying to get home ♪
Call?
Every day.
35 years.
Bloody wonderful ones.
Take care.
Yeah, you too.
Feel like I can't breathe ♪
And nobody knows ♪
Give the kids my love.
I'll, um, I'll call ahead
and tell them what's what.
Oh, I won't let them take sides.
Good luck with Rubes.
[sighing shakily]
Right.
Bye.
I think I'm lost without you ♪
I think I'm lost, lost, lost ♪
Ooh, I ♪
Ooh, I ♪
Ooh, ooh ♪
I've been strong for so long ♪
That I never thought
how much I ♪
[Dave] Life and electricity.
Overload the circuit,
and "bang" go the fuses.
You really are
..in the dark.
You said,
"I wanna see the world" ♪
And I said, "Go." ♪
[gentle music]