Packed to the Rafters (2008) s01e03 Episode Script

This This is a man's way to wake up - in a man's bedroom, in a man's house No, wait His castle.
Yep, old Benny boy is really going places.
Things have changed since I became a man of the world.
No hassles, no boundaries.
To think, only days ago (LUSTFULLY) Mmm.
Mmm.
Let's do it in here! In the bedroom.
Bedroom's boring.
I don't know, has its moments.
Dad! What'?! Seriously?! Loser! BOTH: Do you still live at home with your mum and dad? (BOTH LAUGH) Don't mind me, I'm just getting a Milo.
As you were.
Look, I get that living with the olds had its benefits.
But how good is it to finally get your own place? Live your own life? Take responsibility? Carbo! So it's official - big sis moves back home.
Can't hack it in the real world? What, you think that's the real world - the calamari castle? Hey, I'm not the one sleeping in my old bed, flatting with the tidy twins.
Race you to the shower! (PANTS) It's called exercise, Ben.
You should try it sometime.
Yeah, whatever.
And if you're Mr Independent, what are you doing here? Have you got any milk, Dad? (GROANS) (CH UCKLES) I get that you needed to shift from your old joint and that whole Daniel thing, I get that.
Very generous of you.
I'm a great guy.
So I read on Facebook.
Hey, Grandad.
Hi.
You wanna watch the match with me later? L mean, FIO pressure.
If you wanted to, that's all, the invitation's there.
I'll see.
OK, no wuckers.
Is he OK'? He's been keeping to himself, pretty much.
But, seriously, Rach, why are you here? What do you mean? Well, you've got a good job, you're making good money Not that what I make is any of your business.
You've got a choice, is what I mean.
Why would you want to come back to the joint where you have to queue for the dunny after Dad eats eggplant? I have my reasons.
Well, this I have to hear.
Anyway, like you can dish it out at the moment.
What do you mean? You and Carbo are totally transparent with this whole 'Melissa' thing.
'Thing'? What 'thing'? There's no 'thing'.
Yes, there is.
You've just switched straight from one mother figure to another.
Are you serious?! Melissa? Yep.
Don't be off! She's not a mother figure.
No, but you two just expect her to do all the cooking and cleaning for you, right? As if.
Probably already got the French maid's outfit on lay-by.
You know, she'd probably look alright in one of those.
Have you seen my car keys? No, have you seen the mess Ben made here? Oh, that was me, sorry.
I'll clean up later.
Ah, here they are.
Catch you tonight.
Uh, Melissa What were you cooking? Nachos.
Nachos! Hey, Ben.
Hey.
Yeah, what went on here? Did something explode? Melissa made nachos.
Hmm.
And spewed up afterwards and finger-painted with it.
Yeah.
Nice.
What do you think you're doing? Nothing.
You're cleaning up.
Thought I'd scrape off the cheese stuff before it solidified.
Drop the sponge.
The microwave's gonna get stuck to the bench.
DROP IT! You're doing the face.
Don't do the face.
In this scenario, the brotherhood does not crack.
The sisterhood cracks.
You've cracked.
If you clean up this disaster area, we lose.
She'll expect it every time.
Trust me.
I'm Greek, mate.
We need to wait this one out.
Hmm'? It's mind games.
This is not your responsibility.
(DOORBELL RINGS) BEN: But this was.
Hey.
You know what you were asking before, about why I moved back? Well it's because it feels safe.
Which is why I need to ask you something.
Something big.
OK.
I'm meeting someone tonight at the Boat Club.
Right, and'? You can't tell Mum and Dad.
And under NO circumstances serve me alcohol.
I want to keep a clear head.
You went to the flat? Me and Dad.
Are you sure you want to be living back with your parents? It's the best thing to do for now.
OK, well, it's up to you.
Yeah, it is.
I know why you wanted to meet me here.
Public venue, got your brother here to keep an eye on you.
It's pretty obvious.
Rach, it's me.
Nothing's changed.
It's still me.
The guy who beat up my father.
That was some other guy.
That will never happen again.
I promise.
You hit me, Dan.
Do you know what that stuff is doing to you? I mean it.
I'm I'm going cold turkey.
You don't have to believe me.
It's the truth.
I'm truly, truly sorry and it will never happen again.
Well, it doesn't really matter anyway.
What do you mean, it doesn't matter? Of course it matters.
It's everything- It doesn't matter because I'm not coming back.
I wanted to meet tonight so we could part on better terms.
Please don't do this.
I didn't.
You did.
Once.
And that was enough.
I'll be here when you're ready.
Will YOU ever be ready? You OK'? Not really.
That looked intense.
It was.
Solemonade'? Mineral water? (SLURS) I am so sorry! Shhhhh! I'm an idiot! Shut up, will you? You'll wake Mum and Dad.
I wrecked it for you.
Shhhh! You were gonna pick up that girl It's OK.
the really slutty one.
She wasn't that slutty.
She so was.
And I wrecked it for you.
You were super keen.
I saw you.
Stupid sister.
You're not stupid.
(MUMBLES) Yeah, no, no, I'm fine.
I'm fine.
I'm justI'm just tired.
Nothing to worry about.
Just sleep.
I'll catch you tomorrow.
(MUMBLES) I'll catch you tomorrow.
Bleurgh to you too.
BEN: This was heavy-duty stuff.
Little bro playing big bro.
I hardly recognise myself.
Arggh! What are you doing?! What's going on? How long have you been standing there? What, are you mental? Shhh! ls Rachel alright? She's fine.
She's just had a few drinks.
You sure'? She'll need a Berocca in the morning, if that's what you're asking.
Well, thanks for bringing her home.
No stress.
Go to bed, will you? This hanging round the hallways thing is creepy.
(SIGHS) A madhouse in here tonight.
(GASPS) Oh, Dad! (SIGHS) What are you doing up? Sitting.
How long for'? Oh, a bit.
You're holed up in your room all day then scare the life out of me sitting here in the dark.
It's not healthy.
Now, you just worry about the kids.
I'm fine.
Have you been out? What is this - the third degree? Dad, it's 1:00 in the morning.
I was thinking about a walk.
Are you sure you're alright? I told you - I'm fine.
OK, well try and get some sleep, OK'? Mmm.
'Night, love.
'Night, Dad.
(SIGHS) Are all the little ducklings accounted for'? Oh, stop it.
I thought you'd finished with all that.
All what - being a mother? Rachel's hardly a teenager anymore.
Well, she's certainly drinking like one.
(CHUCKLES) It's not funny.
You know, the big irony here is when she was living with Daniel, you slept like a baby.
Oh Out of sight Never out of mind.
Never.
It's not just Rachel.
Dad's out there communing with the dark.
Probably can't sleep.
It's an old-man thing.
(SCOFFS) JulesJules, you're really just gonna have to let go, alright? Ha! Yeah, this from the man who channelled the Incredible Hulk when someone laid a finger on his daughter.
Yeah, well, that's different.
Oh, is it? I don't know.
it's just hard to know where we all fit now, as a family.
I mean, everyone's home but we're not connected.
We're not a unit.
You know what I mean? Quack, quack, quack, quack, quack (SIGHS) Quack, quack, quack.
QUACK, QUACK, QUACK! (LAUGHS) Don't! Cock-a-doodle-doo! Shhh! (FARTING) Stick a cork in it, Carbo.
You'll wake Melissa.
Melissa! Hi.
Sorry, I thought you Yeah, I heard.
Sorry.
Hey, thanks for the chivalrous gesture but, uh I'm a nurse, right? I can handle bodily functions.
'Night, Ben.
BEN: Full on.
Melissa's not like any girl I've ever met before.
She's justlike one of the guys.
OK, so maybe not exactly like a guy.
(DOOR CLOSES) This could get complicated.
(CLEARS THROAT) Yep, Yep, Yep, Yep, Yep- What are you doing? Nothing.
Where are you off to? Toilet.
(SNIFFS) What is that - members only dunny now'? I don't know what you're on about.
I just want a slash.
Your breath's minty! I said it once and I'll say it again.
Youcan't.
.
.
root.
.
.
Melissa.
I'm not rooting anyone.
But you're giving it a red-hot go.
Look at you.
It's like they've run out of chicks at the boat club.
Carb, give it a rest.
You smell like you've been hit by a CK For Men truck.
Who looks this good at 9:00 in the morning'? I know how this works, mate.
One thing will lead to another and all of a sudden you two will be shacked up and I'll be Carbo the loser.
And I won't have that.
Carb, you're talking crap.
Am I? Benno, you pork her and the whole household structure implodes! You think she's a bit of a slob now'? Wait until she's got you wrapped around her little finger.
She won't do a thing.
You're a crack-up.
Seriously.
Can I go to the dunny now'? Mmm.
We're out of milk again.
Don't stress.
Are you, um, up to anything tonight? Um, dunno.
No plans.
You? Oh, I might go grab a quiet drink somewhere.
Oh, yeah? You should come.
Nothing weird or anything.
Just get to know each other.
As housemates.
Um, what about Carbo? Who'? It just seems a little bit weird going out for friendly housemate drinks without the other housemate.
No, he's busy.
That's all.
Doing what? Judo.
Didn't know he did judo.
Totally into it.
So, we're on, then? Sure.
Actually, I know a great place to go.
By the way, if you're going to the shop Ooh.
Um, could you get some OJ too? Back in 10.
Oh, Ben! Ben.
Hey, Mum.
Call me later, OK'? No, no.
Just two things.
We're having our barbie tomorrow - family celebration now that everyone's home.
Sounds good.
What's the other thing? Well And some teabags.
Look, if you wouldn't mind just keeping an eye on your sister, generally.
You saw the state she got into last night.
Um, Earl Grey.
Sure.
But I can't tonight.
Why not? I'm going out.
Where? Oh, just a nice place I know.
She should come with us.
Oh, really? Oh! That would be great.
Yeah, no worries.
She's been going through a hard time lately.
Mum! Well, we'd love her to come.
We'll make sure she's OK.
Thank you.
Earl Grey.
Earl Grey.
(U P-BEAT MUSIC PLAYS) I used to bowl back home.
You'll love it.
That's us over here.
Um, when you said 'quiet drink' Hey, get with the program! Bowling's cool.
You've been before, haven't you? Er, not really.
Um, so, you guys want a drink? I thought we could start with softies.
Er, actually, make mine a red wine.
Cab sav, merlot - whatever.
Make that two.
In your own time.
You're OK with this? Yeah, sure.
So, it must be weird living back home with your folks.
Oh, it's alright.
How long have you lived away for'? Since I went to uni.
About six years.
Whoa.
Six years of freedom.
What made you give that up? (SCOFFS) It's a long story.
Come on, Ben.
We're thirsty.
Hey, can I get a'? Unbelievable.
Hey, what does it take to get noticed around here? I wouldn't have thought you'd have any trouble getting noticed.
What's that supposed to mean? Did you see that guy'? What a creep! What? What? Where are the drinks? The guy in the striped shirt tried to hit on me.
Hit on you how'? How do you think? In a sex way.
So, did he grope you? No.
Did he stick his tongue in your ear? Don't be an idiot! What, then? Hesmiled at me.
On! (CHUCKLES) Call the waaambulance.
You weren't there! It was the way he did it.
Let me get this right - your problem is that a guy hit on you.
Do I look gay to you? Do I look interested in having sex with men? Ben, get over yourself.
Girls deal with that kind of stuff all the time and we manage just fine without being jerks to people.
Jerk? Could you not have just said, “Thanks but no, thanks"? Honestly, don't be so uptight.
I'm not uptight.
I saw 'Brokeback Mountain'.
Now the truth comes out.
Oh, very funny! I'm just calling it how I see it.
And you're seeing it like some misogynistic homophobe.
What? There's gay people everywhere, Ben.
Deal with it.
OK, I'm gonna get the drinks.
Give me a $20.
What? I'm getting a bottle.
We don't need a bottle.
Oh, speak for yourself.
You were supposed to be looking after her.
I was.
I did.
So you get her completely wasted.
Is that your way of dealing with her problems? We had a bottle of wine between three of us.
So how come she was vomiting till 3:00 this morning'? Maybe she had food poisoning.
I'm not an idiot.
Do you think that line's still gonna work on me? I don't know why she spewed, OK'? She seemed fine when we left the bar.
You know what? I specifically asked you, Ben.
Specifically.
You'd think by now you'd have learnt some sense of responsibility.
Come on, Rachel.
Time to get up.
Chop chop.
Rachel, come on, sweetheart.
Get up.
I need your help in kitchen.
(DOOR CLOSES) Let it go already.
Sorry'? Well, you've made your point.
Only about 2O times.
I don't know what you're talking about.
So, you're just mad at the crockery? Those plates can be pretty annoying.
You need to get out more.
Why'? Because I don't dig gay guys? Is that a big deal? Well, now you mention it, yes, actually.
How come? Because I can't believe someone in this day and age would have such a backwash attitude.
What rock have you been living under'? You are unbelievable, you really are.
Just because someone hits on you doesn't mean you have to be a complete moron.
I was a moron'? Uh-huh! I just said I wasn't interested.
Is that a crime? It was the way you said it.
Oh, that is the most The most what? female thing I've ever heard! I take it that's supposed to be an insult.
You're making this way bigger than it has to be.
Drop the attitude, Ben.
It's getting you nowhere.
Morning, Mel.
So, what's up her bum? She's a woman.
She made a move on you, eh? What? Come on.
Details! As if I'd be interested in a bull-terrier like her.
She's yours, mate.
Oh, no.
No complications, remember? Housemate rules.
What's complicated? You can have her.
I don't care.
Now, you will join us, won't you? Jules Oh, Dad! It's a family barbecue.
I just don't know if I feel like it.
But it's just gonna be us.
It's just us and the kids.
Come on.
It'll be lovely.
Well, this still isn't about the neighbours and the RACHEL: Morning.
Well, that's the vegies done.
I'll just get these out to Dave.
I'm worried about him, Mum.
Oh! Careful! Do you have to make so much noise? Well, not if the person who was supposed to be helping me had dragged herself out of bed at a reasonable hour.
It's 11:30, Rachel.
You've been asleep half the day.
It's a Saturday morning, Mum.
I've been working hard and things have been tough.
God, cut me some slack! If I'd known I was moving in with the secret police, I might have reconsidered.
Do you think the secret police would be keeping an eye on your late-night vodka drinking or would they let that pass? So now you're sneaking around my room'? Whatever happened to privacy? Well, you were vomiting until dawn.
Even if I wanted to, I couldn't ignore it.
I had food poisoning.
Oh, don't YOU start! What? Oh, it's pretty sinister, don't you think? Spying like that'? Look, I am worried about you, OK'? Well, there's no need to be.
OK'? It's my business.
Oh, no, not those napkins, Rach.
The blue ones.
Thanks.
Here you are, Dad.
What am I supposed to do with these? Oh, I don't know.
Hand them round.
I'm sorry about before.
You know Julie.
That's the last I'll say on the matter.
I'm glad you're here.
Mwah.
Chip? No, thanks.
BEN: Hey, Dad.
Grandad.
G'day, mate.
Just put some alfoil on those.
They're done.
You're up, then.
Not yet.
Welcome to hell.
(JULIE LAUGHS) (BEN SPEAKS INDISTINCTLY) We can't leave straight after lunch.
Why not? Mum just wants us to make an appearance.
That's making an appearance.
Hey, what's going on? Hey.
Nothing.
Tell him.
Well, we've got this cocktail thing.
It's my friend's 21st.
And we're bailing here at 1:30.
You can't bail.
Ah, here we go.
You know how important today is to Mum.
She wants this to be a big family thing.
What? You want me to hang around and play happy families? Knock yourself out.
We've got somewhere else to be.
You're going to ditch Mum for some wanker's drinks party? Where's your sense of responsibility? That's really rich coming from you.
Hey, I'm responsible.
Just because you can't cut the cord doesn't mean we all have to be like that.
Nathan! No, I'm just saying it how it is.
Sammy and I moved back on our own terms and that means we can come and go as we choose.
Come on, mate.
You've always been a tosser, but this is going a bit too far.
Mum really needs you here today.
Oh, hello, you two! Hey, Mum.
You look gorgeous.
Oh, thanks.
Mum, this looks awesome.
This food looks great.
Thanks.
You need to get some alfoil on the snags or they'll go cold.
Oh, OK.
Where is the alfoil? Um Here.
Knock yourself out, tosser.
OK, come on, you two.
Here we go.
Now, look, just before we eat, I'd like to say something.
Make it quick.
These chops will get cold.
Yeah, I will.
I promise.
OK, I just wanted to say how thrilled I am that we're all here together today as a family.
I mean, your dad and I know that a lot's changed recently.
And we've had some tough times.
But I honestly think that together we'll be able to get through this.
We just need to support each other to listen and communicate.
I know it sounds a bit sentimental but it's the truth.
So, er Anyway, a toast to you, my beautiful family, and warm chops.
I love youse all.
(LAUGHS) Well put.
ALL: Cheers.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Chop'? SAMMY: Love one, Dave.
This looks great.
Go on.
Take the chop.
Can I have the sauce'? BEN: If Mum's happy family lunch was an exercise in optimism, there was an even bigger one going on next door.
Carbo's game, I'll give him that.
For an idiot.
So, Mel, settling in alright? What? You know'? To the house.
Feeling at home and stuff'? Sure.
I guess.
And everyone's made you feel welcome? Who's everyone'? I don't know.
Ben? He's alright when he's not being a loser.
Ooh, I mean, that's a bit harsh! You know, I thought you two might have Might have, you know Might have what? I thought you two might have hit it off.
Me and Ben? Mmm.
Get serious.
Really? Not my type.
Right.
Mum, that was great.
Yeah.
Oh.
On that note, we'd better head off.
No.
Already? No.
We don't we don't have to go yet.
Stay, Nathan.
You might start enjoying yourself.
I might head in too.
Bit tired.
Er, are you sure you've had enough to eat? Yeah.
I didn't get too much sleep last night.
I think I'll have a bit of a kip.
OK.
So, you two as well? Yes.
People to do, places to see.
You know how it is.
Yeah.
I know how busy you are.
It's been lovely.
Thank you so much for making the effort.
See ya.
It's no big deal.
You're kidding me.
Don't start.
We haven't even cleared the table.
Everyone's finished eating.
Grandad's gone.
Lunch is over, mate.
Unless, of course, you want us to stay and help clean up.
Yeah, yeah.
No, no, no.
It's fine.
No, you two go.
OK.
See ya, fam.
'Bye.
Thanks for lunch, Julie.
Ah, well.
Can I get you anything? Cheese and biscuits? Beer? I'm right, thanks.
You seem tense.
Are you serious? What? Of course I'm tense.
You're invading my personal space.
Well, I just thought you could use a massage.
I've got magic fingers if you get my drift.
Sadly, I think I do.
(SNIFFS) You did not just smell my hair.
What's wrong with that'? I'm done playing games.
Lucky me.
Let's just get this out in the open.
I'm not looking for anything serious.
Neither are you.
What say you clean up the kitchen table and we'll do it right here? I swear I won't tell Ben.
Swear you won't tell Ben.
I said I wouldn't.
I thought you were giving me signals.
I was.
They were saying, “Get stuffed.
" Oh, you chicks are crazy.
I'll never understand you.
Our loss, I guess.
I mean it about telling Ben.
I'll never hear the end of it if Keep your pants on.
I won't tell Ben.
Though I might have a few conditions.
BEN: Oh, what? Can you just Are you sure you need another one? What, are you counting? It's a barbecue.
Last one, OK'? I'm going to get Grandad.
Don't do that, love.
Why not'? If it's supposed to be a big bang-up family thing, he should be here.
No.
He's having some quiet time.
How come? What's wrong with him anyway'? He barely said a word all lunch.
No.
He's fine.
Everyone's thinking it, Mum, but no-one's telling us anything.
I'm serious.
How come Grandad's staying with us'? How come he's not living at his own place anymore'? Look, he'she's sad, OK'? Oh, come on, there's more to it than that.
Look, he is sad.
Look, just leave it, OK'? Yeah, I know.
It's sad.
But he's gotta get over it.
I thought he was.
Look You go on about getting us all together, about being a big family and being open and stuff, but whenever you want secrets, you get to pick which ones.
It's so typical.
Just drop it, alright? Come on, Dad, I'm only asking Don't look at me.
I'm only asking because I think we have a right to know.
He's not himself, Dad.
Something's going on.
Well'? (KNOCK AT DOOR) Grandad? Hey.
How are you? Bit tired, love.
Mmm.
Yeah, Dad was just telling us you've got some things on your mind.
And I just wanted to say it's fine by me.
By all of us.
We understand.
We don't think any differently of you.
You're still our gorgeous grandad.
In fact, I think it's lovely.
Really lovely.
Think what's lovely? Wearing Nan's clothes.
(SCOFFS) Stupid neighbours.
What do they know'? Anyway, look, I know you're tired, but you can join us if you like.
We're just here.
Just the family.
Having a glass of wine.
No pressure if you don't want to, but I just wanted to say what I said, that's all.
We love you no matter what.
(GROANS) I don't think I can fit any more, Mum.
Oh No room.
Come on, there's always room for pavlova.
Hey, where's Rachel? Not sure Bathroom.
Oh, too full, too full.
Oh, come on.
It's alright.
I talked to him and he's fine.
I don't think he'll join us.
He is tired, but he's fine.
Who are you talking about? I said, “Don't worry about it.
" We don't care if he wears fish-nets and suspenders, so long as he's happy.
What?! That was private.
I told you.
Oh, great.
What? Don't you think you've had enough'? Dad'? Dad'? Dad? Mum, I'm so sorry.
I wasn't thinking.
Oh, it's It really doesn't matter to me.
Well, it matters to Grandad.
Look, can we just find him and then I'll throttle you, alright? Well, where do we look? I don't know, darling.
Just drive around.
Keep your eyes peeled.
I'll try the cemetery.
Maybe the coastal walk? Well, what do I do if I find him? Oh, thank you.
Just talk to him.
What if he doesn't want to talk'? I don't know, darling.
Just keep an eye on him.
And call me on the mobile, alright? You don't think he's going to do anything stupid? Oh, Ben, don't! Let's just find him.
You are not driving anywhere.
Need a lift? What are you doing here? You look like you're on a mission.
Are you stalking me? No, no.
I wanted to let you know I'm not giving up on you.
I never would.
Lucky me.
I'm serious about that lift.
Did you want to go somewhere and talk'? I've got something more important to deal with at the moment.
Like what - getting to the bottle shop before they close? What's that supposed to mean? Well, you've had a few - more than a few.
Oh, and what have you had? Two pipes and 1O Valiums'? There's no need to get defensive.
I'm not defensive.
I'm here because I care about you and because I think we still have a chance of working this out.
You are out of your mind.
There's nothing left between us.
Nothing.
Why do you think I drink? It's your fault.
You made me like this.
Dragged kicking and screaming, were you? I never want to see you again.
Ever.
In my whole life.
Is that final enough for you? (WAVES CRASH) (DIALS) Hey, Mum.
We've found him.
Yeah, he's on the cliff walk, near the cemetery.
Yeah, he's just sitting there.
I don't know.
Can you just come and get him? OK.
See you soon.
BEN: Was it weird that a part of me hoped someone else would find Grandad first? This was big-time responsibility.
Way out of my league.
Hey, Grandad.
You OK'? Mum'll be here soon.
If you want to talk to her, I can call her.
What Rachel said - she was out of line saying it.
But she wasn't wrong.
No-one was judging.
No-one thought anything bad.
I'd probably do the same thing myself.
I meanpeople deal with things in different ways.
Sometimes the weirdest stuff can seem like the most normal thing in the world.
I get that, I really do.
And who cares what anyone else thinks? Why do you think I can't go home? Why do you think I'm living with you lot? Because I'm gutless.
Gutless.
What do you mean? What do you think I mean? Who cares what anyone thinks when you've lost the most precious thing in the world? Nothing else matters.
Your grandma was everything to me.
Everything- I just want to be with her, Ben.
Grandad, please.
You know, when Nan died, she left you behind, and that sucked.
But if you ever left us behind, that'd suck too.
We'd miss you.
So much.
You don't want us to deal with that.
Why don't you step back a bit? You're too close.
Step back.
Please, Grandad.
I miss her, Ben.
I miss her so much.
I know.
I know.
(KNOCK AT DOOR) Come in.
Just brought you some cocoa.
Thought it might help you sleep.
Thanks, Jules.
Oh, leave it, love.
I want to wake up with the light.
OK.
'Night.
I love you, Dad.
BEN: How is he? He's OK.
Sorry.
Should've kept my mouth shut.
Oh.
Rachel should've.
It's done now.
He was right near the edge, Mum.
You know, in a weird way, I think what's happened's for the best.
It's out there.
He's opened up.
And he's home.
He's safe.
That's the most important thing.
What a day.
I was stuffed.
Oh, Ben.
Here, darling, take some pav.
Ooh, thanks.
Listen, you were wonderful today.
Nah.
No, you were.
I shouldn't have been so quick to judge you about Rachel.
Don't worry about it.
But mostly with your grandad.
I called you irresponsible.
I was wrong.
Thank you.
Go on, off you go.
Enjoy the pav.
See ya.
Now, I'm not jonesing for compliments or anything, but Mum calling me responsible? Not too many times I'd heard that in my life.
What are you doing here? Laying low until Mum stops cracking the sads at me.
She'll be right.
You want some pav? How's Grandad? He's fine.
He's asleep.
And Mum? Yeah, she's fine too.
She's not pissed off anymore.
Mmm, how good's this pav? Mmm.
I know I'm drinking too much.
Gee, you think? I got into ice.
Rachel.
Yeah, it started with Daniel.
Trying to go hard all night.
Keep up with him.
Then I started taking it to go to work.
And then he hit me.
So I came home.
'Cause that's what you have to do.
Break the cycle, avoid the triggers, stop seeing the people.
That's what the experts say.
So it's all good, right? You got out.
Right now the booze is the only thing that's getting me through all this.
Which is maybe fine for a while, but when you start hurting other people because of it that's when you know it's time to stop.
(BREATH ES DEEPLY) Which is why I want you to know that I'm going to be alright.
You don't have to worry about me.
You've really helped me out the last few days.
I'm going to get a big head soon.
It looks like I'm back in the good books with Mel too.
I guess this whole being responsible gig might have unforeseen benefits.
Wow! Not bad, huh? It's amazing.
You've done a great job.
Wasn't me.
OK, bathroom's done.
Tea, anyone? What?