This Is Not My Life (2010) s01e03 Episode Script
Episode 3
You are going to become Alec Ross, and everything that went before never happened.
I'm Harry.
And now, I never happened either.
- Do you know who you are? - Alec Ross.
I don't know what the hell is going on.
Whatever you think, whatever they say, you're not Alec Ross! Kyle has schizophrenia.
The symptoms started about six months ago.
There's something inside my head.
Maybe that's how they track us.
I bet you've got one too.
All I was trying to do was help a troubled kid.
I want us to see a counselor.
He said that you were the one who told him to run away.
Forget about the kid.
Either you're gone or you're dead, your choice.
- I came to check on Kyle.
- As you can see, Kyle is much better now.
He looks like Kyle to me now.
I accept it like everyone else.
What I feel is that he's changed.
Direct it to Alec.
I feel like you've changed, and not in a good way.
I feel like nothing I do is good enough anymore.
It's not about you.
I'm getting that, don't you worry.
Callie, you're a great person, you're a wonderful mother, and you're absolutely beautiful If that's true, then why won't you sleep with me? He's been on the couch ever since the accident.
- Why is that? - And you said, you didn't want to disturb me because of the nightmares.
So, yes, I'm upset because you're not happy, but now it seems all you care about is who you are.
What sort of nightmares? I don't remember.
Callie, I think it might be helpful if I have some time alone with Alec.
Alec seems to have his own issues outside the relationship.
Would that be fair to say? Ah, yeah.
Maybe.
You think it will help? So tell me what's really going on.
How would you describe yourself right now? Uh, keen to get home.
That sounds angry.
Is there any reason why you don't want to talk to me? I'm just not sure what it's meant to achieve.
There really is something you don't want to tell me.
What about these nightmares of yours, which you don't remember, but which are disturbing enough to make you want to sleep on the couch? Look, I can't be the only guy who has ever questioned the point on why things are the way they are.
No.
So, what is the point? Well, you're the professional, you tell me.
Do you still have much to do with Kyle Steiner? I see him around.
He seems much better.
He is.
We can help you, too, Alec.
But you have to want to be helped first.
Otherwise We can start you on a mild antidepressant.
Oh, no, no, I'm not depressed.
Okay.
I'm going to suggest another course of action.
One I hope you'll seriously consider.
Do I have a choice? There's always a choice, Alec.
Choice and consequences.
Good night.
Sure you don't want to put some broken glass between us? Oh, Cal, this wasn't my idea, okay? How long are we supposed to do this no-touching thing? Till Mike says so.
I can go back on the couch No! Did you talk about me? Honey, you are not the problem.
He thinks I don't listen, and I don't make you happy.
Not everyone can be happy all the time, it's just it's just not possible.
Most people I know are.
Yeah, yeah, they probably are.
Unhappy people.
I'm sorry, I don't understand.
How about depression? Do you require an appointment with Wellness? Please confirm.
No, no! Cancel.
I understand.
New question.
Disputes.
Do you mean conflict resolution? Yes, of course.
Retrieving files.
Hard at it.
Yeah.
Have you got a conflict? Uh, no, just reviewing job satisfaction.
It's not usually an issue.
No, everyone does seem pretty happy, all right.
Well, of course.
Except in Services.
Not the most satisfying career path, but that's what counseling is for.
How's the management seminar coming along? I'm nearly done, I'll send it through.
Okay.
Hope was saying it must be our turn to have you guys over.
How's everything on the home front? We're having a few hiccups.
It'll work out.
Alec.
Just the man I wanted to see.
Hey.
Davo.
Yeah.
I think we still need that office junior.
How's that going? Actually, I wanted to go over the incident with you, the dispute with Jessica Wilmot.
She was the one with the problem, mate, not me.
So you think we took appropriate action? Yeah, well, I knew counseling would be a waste of time.
Maybe she found her niche though, eh? Go-Go Club.
Best place for her.
Welcome to the Go-Go Club.
I'm Tiffany.
Please touch me to begin.
Ooh, I like that.
Please present ID card for credit scan now.
Welcome, Alec Ross.
Please look for personal trainer on your next statement.
Hi, my name is Crystal.
It would be my pleasure to look after you.
Actually, I was looking for someone, Jessica Private booth, one-on-one.
Sounds good.
Hello, I'm Jessica.
What the hell do you want? - I just want to talk.
- Get lost.
Just wait.
- Hang on, Jessica, just listen.
- Piss off.
I've been going over cases in HR, Conflict Resolution.
It didn't get result.
I'm not sure we made the right decision.
We? Me.
Are you happy? What do you think? Yeah, neither am I.
You think I'm gonna give you anything? No, I'm not here for that.
I've changed.
You reckon? I think you were badly treated.
Don't tell me you're getting a conscience.
Oh, I don't sleep well at night, that's for sure.
And that interests me how? Hey, Jess Is there a problem? No, no, no problem at all.
No, we're all done here.
She's not your type.
Maybe I can help.
Uh, no, no, thanks.
I just wanted to talk.
Come back and see us again soon, Alec.
I'm only going to tell you this once.
Stay away from Jessica or when you least expect Listen, mate, I don't know what you think went on, but I didn't touch her, okay? Kyle? No.
Kyle.
No! Alec.
Harry? Kyle, no wait! Don't! No! Can I have Harry back now, please? Hannah.
Shh.
Someone's coming.
Hannah? Go to the green door.
Go now! - Alec.
- Hannah, come back! Ah! Alec, you're shouting in your sleep.
Who's Hannah? I don't know.
No, I really don't know.
So, it's back on the couch, is it? Mike will not be pleased.
No, I just got in a bit late, and I didn't want to wake you, that's all.
I can sleep through anything.
Did Stephen get hold of you? No.
He called last night.
I said you might be down at the club.
Yeah, I finished up, going for a walk instead.
Must have been a long one.
Did you discover anything profound on this walk? No, not really.
Can you meet me? I don't know, Hope.
My marriage is falling apart, we're failing at counseling.
Counselors don't know everything.
He wants to speak to Alec alone.
Guy stuff.
You really want to know half the crap they're thinking? Stephen busy at work? Not particularly.
Alec called to say he's working late.
Right.
This is the guy who used to be slopped out on the couch by 9:00 or going over his golf scores.
Maybe he wants a promotion.
Alec? Okay, he's easy-going, but that's why we love him.
What if there's another reason? Cal, don't be silly.
I can't just ignore what's under my nose.
Tell me again what happened in Accounts.
I got the job, it was my lucky break.
Beautiful Waimoana.
I started in Accounts.
Straight away, Davo asked me out.
We went out a couple of times but You didn't like him? Everyone thought I was so lucky, and I did too at first, but we just didn't click.
Hmm, it happens.
I know, but Davo thought we were made for each other.
Like he'd been waiting his whole life for me.
Romantic.
No, weird.
When I said it wasn't working, he didn't believe me.
Things turned nasty, and when I complained about harassment, you took his side.
I'm sorry.
Yeah.
Maybe you are.
Do you sometimes feel like like you don't belong? Even though we're a social service and I should feel good about my job according to my counsel No, no, I don't mean about your job, I mean, belong here in Waimoana.
What are you talking about? Do you ever feel like you're really someone else? I'm sorry, have you had some kind of a breakdown? Yeah, probably.
I have dreams, nightmares, things I can't explain, names that I think I should know, but I can't remember why.
A green door.
I have to go to work.
Just give me my job back, that's all I want from you.
Alec? - About the green door - Yeah.
I think I've seen it in a dream.
I used to have bad dreams when I first came here.
But not anymore.
Now sleep is the best bit.
So, any movement on those feelings of yours? I'm a lot better.
Really? Yeah, yeah, it's just a it's a phase really.
Midlife crisis.
I mean, come on, I know I'm lucky, I've got a great wife, great kids, great life.
It doesn't mean I'm not going to wonder occasionally what it's all about.
What is it all about, Alec? Being happy.
You really should open up a little.
Most people find it liberating.
Why do you visit sex clubs, Alec? Hoping for some action, huh? What? You're my personal trainer.
Everything is connected to your health and well-being.
It can be a harmless release, or a symptom of something deeper, in which case, I am here to help you.
It's all about freedom of choice, Alec.
But you need to make the right choices for you and for Callie.
Hello, Alec.
- Natasha.
- How did it go with Mike? Everything is connected, right? I take an interest in how all my clients are doing.
Oh, damn, I thought I was special.
Perhaps you are.
So how are you doing, Alec? - I'm getting there.
- Good.
Keep it up.
Hi.
I'm growing, I need food.
I left a message, you need to start the barbie.
I've been at counseling.
Great, how was Mike? Are you okay? Are you having an affair? Me? There are no other husbands in this kitchen, and there is no bloody counselor.
No, I'm not.
Is that true? Of course.
Where's this coming from? Mum, I can't find my pink dress.
Look, whatever problems we're having, it's it's not about that, okay? About what? Uh, nothing, sweetie.
Go and find that silly dress, eh.
I'll fire up the barbie.
Hello, Alec.
A man and his meat, how primal.
God, it's been hard, I haven't seen you for ages.
And the new nanny is hopeless, the twins are teething.
I've missed you.
Yeah.
Has Callie said anything? I think she's suspicious.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Where are the troops? Breaking in the new nanny.
Stephen and Paige are power-walking.
Tiramisu? Ah, you shouldn't have.
No, I wanted to.
Oh, thank you.
Mmm, it's great pud.
Mmm, well, Hope is a great cook.
- Dad, I could finish yours if you like.
- Honey, no, that's enough.
I have a new game upstairs, if you want to take a look? Yeah, all right.
Oh, to be that age again.
It's all about sex, especially at that age.
- Stephen.
- What? - What's wrong with talking about sex? - Honey, perhaps Can I please have my now? - Yes, you can.
- It's called goblin's turf.
You could have money, status, all the C credits in the world, but it all comes back to sex.
Maybe you've had enough.
What do you think, Al? He prefers golf to sex.
Oh, aren't they the same? But one of them you can't do lying down.
You haven't been playing much lately.
Golf, that is.
Oh, I guess not.
All part of my mid-life crisis.
Is that what's going on with you? Will you be getting a red sports car and a blonde? You want my advice, Al, life is for living, - not for worrying.
- And you never worry? Life's good.
I sleep easy.
Now there could always be more sex.
And now, I'm taking you home.
Ooh, is that an offer? Stephen's so boring when he's drunk.
Yeah.
I told Hope that I thought you're having an affair.
Oh.
I thought I could see the signs, you know.
She said I was being silly.
You want to talk to me about your thing, your crisis, you can.
You'll think I'm crazy.
No, you can talk to me, honestly.
What if I said, I think I had another life before this one? Reincarnation? I like the idea.
No, another life for real, up until a few weeks ago, and then I became Alec Ross.
I mean, you've noticed that I'm different.
Yes.
Um, do you need to go to Wellness? No.
But this is insane.
You wanted to know what If this is how you really feel, then you need help.
Look, Callie, please, just just think about it.
I love you, and I have to help you.
Have you talked to Mike about this? No! All I need is just a little bit more time to get myself sorted.
But this is between you and me, okay, Callie? Okay, Callie? Cal Has this got anything to do with this Hannah person? No.
I don't even know anyone called Hannah.
Um, I might go to bed.
Are you coming? In a while.
Suit yourself.
Welcome to the Go-Go Club.
I'm - Mr.
Ross, welcome back.
- I'm not staying long.
Please look for personal trainer on your next statement.
Are we being watched? I don't know.
Can the music go up any louder? Do what you usually do.
This better be good, or I'll hurt you.
I need to run something by you, and I want you to tell me if it makes sense at all.
- Is this a line? - No.
Why me? I think I think you're like me.
We've been put here, given new memories.
That's why you get the same dreams, the nightmares.
That's why you feel like you don't fit in.
Hang on.
I know it sounds completely barking mad.
Yeah, not here.
If it's true, if you're not him, then why doesn't everyone know? Memory replacement.
Somehow, I don't even know how.
- Maybe the TV.
- Okay.
Look, I saw it happen with Kyle.
And this is the crazy kid? The kid who got replaced, yeah.
I saw it, I wrote it down.
I saw three guys get killed right in front of my eyes.
They could track him, and me, too, maybe because of this thing in our heads.
What thing? This one, here.
This is the scan they took of my brain.
That doesn't belong there.
So you're a part-time brain surgeon now? - No, but - It's just a picture to me.
Of my head? You had an accident, it could be part of the treatment.
I don't know.
It's kind of crazy, eh? My wife definitely thinks so.
She thinks I am having an affair.
Uh, which it turns out, I am.
I was, with my boss' wife, apparently.
Certainly a new twist on "my wife doesn't understand me.
" At least you haven't called Wellness yet.
Not yet.
Hello.
What happened? You're not at work anymore.
I came home early, I wasn't feeling well.
Are you there with Ross? I know he's there with you.
It's late, okay, I'm going to bed, alone.
Who was that? Just someone I know from work.
You should go.
Please.
Hi.
Where have you been? Out for a walk.
In the car again? I couldn't sleep, I got up, you weren't here.
I thought about calling someone.
Did you? What would I say? My husband thinks he's someone else and keeps going out? Where were you? There's no one else.
I am not sleeping with anyone else.
So you say.
Oh, Cal I know I can't change you but this is all I've ever wanted a husband, a family.
- Just being loved.
- Hey.
But if that's not enough for you anymore, then we have to tell Mike it's hopeless, - and we have to move on.
- No, no, we don't - Because I don't know what to do anymore.
- Shh.
Shh.
Hey.
Shh.
It's okay.
What are you doing? Oh, nothing.
Last night was amazing.
You want to talk about it? No, no need to talk.
Gordy, what are you doing? I wanted to see you.
How did you know I'd be here? Well, people have to go shopping.
I guess I got lucky.
Alec Ross was at my house last night, how did you know? - I just do.
- Were you following me? No, I just know things through my work.
So stalking is part of your job description? No, no, it's it's not about that.
What is it about? Look, you don't need guys like Ross.
He won't make you happy.
And you will, I suppose.
If you give me a chance.
I'll get back to you on that, okay? I've had Donna in my ear.
She feels a little undermined.
All I did was recommend someone.
It's not our recruitment policy.
Well, as far as I can see, our policy consists of sitting on our chuffs waiting for HQ in Gaulton to send us someone, usually just the one.
We only need the right one.
Maybe she's it, if she's interested.
What's going on here, Alec? Just me, doing my job.
Why the sudden interest in this girl? We treated her badly, and she tells me she isn't happy in her current job.
You've seen her? Yeah.
So how was her, uh dancing? I think she's flexible enough for this position.
Here was me thinking you were getting all conscientious on it.
Nah, this is you, all right.
Hots for a hooker though? No, no, nothing serious.
- I don't want to know.
- Yeah, know what? Ha-ha.
Hi.
You should stay away from me.
- Why? - I think you're right, that stuff about us being tracked, at least.
- That guy I told you about? - Yeah.
He called last night from the club.
He knew you were with me, he knew your name.
Oh, shit.
Keep walking.
- Who was he? - Gordy.
He started coming to the club just after I started there, but lately he's been turning up when I'm out as well.
Just a second, you're saying you believe me? I don't know.
Maybe the chip in the head thing, and I guess that stuff about not really belonging.
Thanks.
What for? At least I'm not the only one.
Yeah, well, maybe I wish I didn't know.
Do you want a new job? What job? Oh, it's not exactly classy.
Does it involve sex for money? Maintenance and recycling.
Now the pay is not great, but you can start right away.
Yes.
I'll take it.
Thank you.
You do know it's basically cleaning? I've done worse.
Well, there is a selfish side to this.
Why, because your wife doesn't understand you? I was upset, but going through this, it's made our marriage so much better.
I've learned so much about myself, and listening without anger, and honesty.
What you've done, Mike, it's really helped.
And do you feel the same? Oh, yeah, absolutely.
Okay, I've still got some issues to work through, but as long as I can make Callie happy And you do.
We'll get there.
What I wanted to say was, actually, we're screwing like bunnies.
So suck on that.
You could have said it.
Honesty is important.
You're being sarcastic, which is a negative form of communication.
In some galaxies, it's also called joking.
Are you still having those thoughts? Uh, you mean, am I still crazy? I didn't say that.
Do we have to have the TV on? You used to like TV for sex.
Well, now I think it's a distraction from more important priorities.
It certainly is a distraction.
You're really okay? I'm a lot happier.
So am I.
Hey, Hope.
I thought you might call me.
Uh look, the thing is, Hope, since the head injury, - I started to think - Oh, I see.
It's that speech.
Hope, you are you're beautiful and you're great Spare me the crap.
Just lately I I've realized some things.
I've realized that I love Callie.
Oh, you love her so much you won't have sex with her? She tells me, you know.
Not that I want to hear it.
The situation has changed.
Now, I need to make it work with Callie, - and I owe it to her and the kids.
- Don't insult me.
You're a bastard, a charming, selfish bastard.
I'm sorry.
No, you're not, Alec.
All this mid-life bullshit.
Is there someone else? No.
Oh, there will be.
I know you.
Hey.
Ah, Alec, this is Rebecca, starting in Accounts.
Hi, Alec, nice to meet you.
Welcome to Waimoana Water.
I'm really excited.
This is such a great opportunity for me.
Shall we leave the bureaucrats to it and get on, eh? Love to.
Seems like a nice girl.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Who is it? Me.
You know, I always knew you were too good for the club, but this? I have to pay my rent somehow.
He got you the job, didn't he? He? Alec Ross.
He is in HR.
You sure do know a lot about people.
So have you seen him lately? Yes, but you already know that, don't you? I thanked him.
I told him things would get better with his wife.
And that's all you talked about? You know, Alec Ross is like a lot of guys who come into that club.
Staring down the barrel of 40, wondering where it's all going.
Maybe.
Why do you say that? Is this more of your "international man of mystery" routine? You know, if you're gonna buy me that drink any time soon, you're gonna have to get past it.
How about tonight? What is it that you do, again? I'm in Personal Systems.
That sounds intriguing.
So, do you think you'll see much of Ross at work? Why do we have to keep coming back to him? Because if you happen to bump into him and he said anything.
What kind of things? Well, anything out of the ordinary, you can tell me.
Well, he's just some guy who works in an office, what's he gonna say? That's what I want to know.
And that would be helpful to you? I could be grateful.
Well, there better be dinner to go with that drink, yeah? You got it.
I'm Harry.
And now, I never happened either.
- Do you know who you are? - Alec Ross.
I don't know what the hell is going on.
Whatever you think, whatever they say, you're not Alec Ross! Kyle has schizophrenia.
The symptoms started about six months ago.
There's something inside my head.
Maybe that's how they track us.
I bet you've got one too.
All I was trying to do was help a troubled kid.
I want us to see a counselor.
He said that you were the one who told him to run away.
Forget about the kid.
Either you're gone or you're dead, your choice.
- I came to check on Kyle.
- As you can see, Kyle is much better now.
He looks like Kyle to me now.
I accept it like everyone else.
What I feel is that he's changed.
Direct it to Alec.
I feel like you've changed, and not in a good way.
I feel like nothing I do is good enough anymore.
It's not about you.
I'm getting that, don't you worry.
Callie, you're a great person, you're a wonderful mother, and you're absolutely beautiful If that's true, then why won't you sleep with me? He's been on the couch ever since the accident.
- Why is that? - And you said, you didn't want to disturb me because of the nightmares.
So, yes, I'm upset because you're not happy, but now it seems all you care about is who you are.
What sort of nightmares? I don't remember.
Callie, I think it might be helpful if I have some time alone with Alec.
Alec seems to have his own issues outside the relationship.
Would that be fair to say? Ah, yeah.
Maybe.
You think it will help? So tell me what's really going on.
How would you describe yourself right now? Uh, keen to get home.
That sounds angry.
Is there any reason why you don't want to talk to me? I'm just not sure what it's meant to achieve.
There really is something you don't want to tell me.
What about these nightmares of yours, which you don't remember, but which are disturbing enough to make you want to sleep on the couch? Look, I can't be the only guy who has ever questioned the point on why things are the way they are.
No.
So, what is the point? Well, you're the professional, you tell me.
Do you still have much to do with Kyle Steiner? I see him around.
He seems much better.
He is.
We can help you, too, Alec.
But you have to want to be helped first.
Otherwise We can start you on a mild antidepressant.
Oh, no, no, I'm not depressed.
Okay.
I'm going to suggest another course of action.
One I hope you'll seriously consider.
Do I have a choice? There's always a choice, Alec.
Choice and consequences.
Good night.
Sure you don't want to put some broken glass between us? Oh, Cal, this wasn't my idea, okay? How long are we supposed to do this no-touching thing? Till Mike says so.
I can go back on the couch No! Did you talk about me? Honey, you are not the problem.
He thinks I don't listen, and I don't make you happy.
Not everyone can be happy all the time, it's just it's just not possible.
Most people I know are.
Yeah, yeah, they probably are.
Unhappy people.
I'm sorry, I don't understand.
How about depression? Do you require an appointment with Wellness? Please confirm.
No, no! Cancel.
I understand.
New question.
Disputes.
Do you mean conflict resolution? Yes, of course.
Retrieving files.
Hard at it.
Yeah.
Have you got a conflict? Uh, no, just reviewing job satisfaction.
It's not usually an issue.
No, everyone does seem pretty happy, all right.
Well, of course.
Except in Services.
Not the most satisfying career path, but that's what counseling is for.
How's the management seminar coming along? I'm nearly done, I'll send it through.
Okay.
Hope was saying it must be our turn to have you guys over.
How's everything on the home front? We're having a few hiccups.
It'll work out.
Alec.
Just the man I wanted to see.
Hey.
Davo.
Yeah.
I think we still need that office junior.
How's that going? Actually, I wanted to go over the incident with you, the dispute with Jessica Wilmot.
She was the one with the problem, mate, not me.
So you think we took appropriate action? Yeah, well, I knew counseling would be a waste of time.
Maybe she found her niche though, eh? Go-Go Club.
Best place for her.
Welcome to the Go-Go Club.
I'm Tiffany.
Please touch me to begin.
Ooh, I like that.
Please present ID card for credit scan now.
Welcome, Alec Ross.
Please look for personal trainer on your next statement.
Hi, my name is Crystal.
It would be my pleasure to look after you.
Actually, I was looking for someone, Jessica Private booth, one-on-one.
Sounds good.
Hello, I'm Jessica.
What the hell do you want? - I just want to talk.
- Get lost.
Just wait.
- Hang on, Jessica, just listen.
- Piss off.
I've been going over cases in HR, Conflict Resolution.
It didn't get result.
I'm not sure we made the right decision.
We? Me.
Are you happy? What do you think? Yeah, neither am I.
You think I'm gonna give you anything? No, I'm not here for that.
I've changed.
You reckon? I think you were badly treated.
Don't tell me you're getting a conscience.
Oh, I don't sleep well at night, that's for sure.
And that interests me how? Hey, Jess Is there a problem? No, no, no problem at all.
No, we're all done here.
She's not your type.
Maybe I can help.
Uh, no, no, thanks.
I just wanted to talk.
Come back and see us again soon, Alec.
I'm only going to tell you this once.
Stay away from Jessica or when you least expect Listen, mate, I don't know what you think went on, but I didn't touch her, okay? Kyle? No.
Kyle.
No! Alec.
Harry? Kyle, no wait! Don't! No! Can I have Harry back now, please? Hannah.
Shh.
Someone's coming.
Hannah? Go to the green door.
Go now! - Alec.
- Hannah, come back! Ah! Alec, you're shouting in your sleep.
Who's Hannah? I don't know.
No, I really don't know.
So, it's back on the couch, is it? Mike will not be pleased.
No, I just got in a bit late, and I didn't want to wake you, that's all.
I can sleep through anything.
Did Stephen get hold of you? No.
He called last night.
I said you might be down at the club.
Yeah, I finished up, going for a walk instead.
Must have been a long one.
Did you discover anything profound on this walk? No, not really.
Can you meet me? I don't know, Hope.
My marriage is falling apart, we're failing at counseling.
Counselors don't know everything.
He wants to speak to Alec alone.
Guy stuff.
You really want to know half the crap they're thinking? Stephen busy at work? Not particularly.
Alec called to say he's working late.
Right.
This is the guy who used to be slopped out on the couch by 9:00 or going over his golf scores.
Maybe he wants a promotion.
Alec? Okay, he's easy-going, but that's why we love him.
What if there's another reason? Cal, don't be silly.
I can't just ignore what's under my nose.
Tell me again what happened in Accounts.
I got the job, it was my lucky break.
Beautiful Waimoana.
I started in Accounts.
Straight away, Davo asked me out.
We went out a couple of times but You didn't like him? Everyone thought I was so lucky, and I did too at first, but we just didn't click.
Hmm, it happens.
I know, but Davo thought we were made for each other.
Like he'd been waiting his whole life for me.
Romantic.
No, weird.
When I said it wasn't working, he didn't believe me.
Things turned nasty, and when I complained about harassment, you took his side.
I'm sorry.
Yeah.
Maybe you are.
Do you sometimes feel like like you don't belong? Even though we're a social service and I should feel good about my job according to my counsel No, no, I don't mean about your job, I mean, belong here in Waimoana.
What are you talking about? Do you ever feel like you're really someone else? I'm sorry, have you had some kind of a breakdown? Yeah, probably.
I have dreams, nightmares, things I can't explain, names that I think I should know, but I can't remember why.
A green door.
I have to go to work.
Just give me my job back, that's all I want from you.
Alec? - About the green door - Yeah.
I think I've seen it in a dream.
I used to have bad dreams when I first came here.
But not anymore.
Now sleep is the best bit.
So, any movement on those feelings of yours? I'm a lot better.
Really? Yeah, yeah, it's just a it's a phase really.
Midlife crisis.
I mean, come on, I know I'm lucky, I've got a great wife, great kids, great life.
It doesn't mean I'm not going to wonder occasionally what it's all about.
What is it all about, Alec? Being happy.
You really should open up a little.
Most people find it liberating.
Why do you visit sex clubs, Alec? Hoping for some action, huh? What? You're my personal trainer.
Everything is connected to your health and well-being.
It can be a harmless release, or a symptom of something deeper, in which case, I am here to help you.
It's all about freedom of choice, Alec.
But you need to make the right choices for you and for Callie.
Hello, Alec.
- Natasha.
- How did it go with Mike? Everything is connected, right? I take an interest in how all my clients are doing.
Oh, damn, I thought I was special.
Perhaps you are.
So how are you doing, Alec? - I'm getting there.
- Good.
Keep it up.
Hi.
I'm growing, I need food.
I left a message, you need to start the barbie.
I've been at counseling.
Great, how was Mike? Are you okay? Are you having an affair? Me? There are no other husbands in this kitchen, and there is no bloody counselor.
No, I'm not.
Is that true? Of course.
Where's this coming from? Mum, I can't find my pink dress.
Look, whatever problems we're having, it's it's not about that, okay? About what? Uh, nothing, sweetie.
Go and find that silly dress, eh.
I'll fire up the barbie.
Hello, Alec.
A man and his meat, how primal.
God, it's been hard, I haven't seen you for ages.
And the new nanny is hopeless, the twins are teething.
I've missed you.
Yeah.
Has Callie said anything? I think she's suspicious.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Where are the troops? Breaking in the new nanny.
Stephen and Paige are power-walking.
Tiramisu? Ah, you shouldn't have.
No, I wanted to.
Oh, thank you.
Mmm, it's great pud.
Mmm, well, Hope is a great cook.
- Dad, I could finish yours if you like.
- Honey, no, that's enough.
I have a new game upstairs, if you want to take a look? Yeah, all right.
Oh, to be that age again.
It's all about sex, especially at that age.
- Stephen.
- What? - What's wrong with talking about sex? - Honey, perhaps Can I please have my now? - Yes, you can.
- It's called goblin's turf.
You could have money, status, all the C credits in the world, but it all comes back to sex.
Maybe you've had enough.
What do you think, Al? He prefers golf to sex.
Oh, aren't they the same? But one of them you can't do lying down.
You haven't been playing much lately.
Golf, that is.
Oh, I guess not.
All part of my mid-life crisis.
Is that what's going on with you? Will you be getting a red sports car and a blonde? You want my advice, Al, life is for living, - not for worrying.
- And you never worry? Life's good.
I sleep easy.
Now there could always be more sex.
And now, I'm taking you home.
Ooh, is that an offer? Stephen's so boring when he's drunk.
Yeah.
I told Hope that I thought you're having an affair.
Oh.
I thought I could see the signs, you know.
She said I was being silly.
You want to talk to me about your thing, your crisis, you can.
You'll think I'm crazy.
No, you can talk to me, honestly.
What if I said, I think I had another life before this one? Reincarnation? I like the idea.
No, another life for real, up until a few weeks ago, and then I became Alec Ross.
I mean, you've noticed that I'm different.
Yes.
Um, do you need to go to Wellness? No.
But this is insane.
You wanted to know what If this is how you really feel, then you need help.
Look, Callie, please, just just think about it.
I love you, and I have to help you.
Have you talked to Mike about this? No! All I need is just a little bit more time to get myself sorted.
But this is between you and me, okay, Callie? Okay, Callie? Cal Has this got anything to do with this Hannah person? No.
I don't even know anyone called Hannah.
Um, I might go to bed.
Are you coming? In a while.
Suit yourself.
Welcome to the Go-Go Club.
I'm - Mr.
Ross, welcome back.
- I'm not staying long.
Please look for personal trainer on your next statement.
Are we being watched? I don't know.
Can the music go up any louder? Do what you usually do.
This better be good, or I'll hurt you.
I need to run something by you, and I want you to tell me if it makes sense at all.
- Is this a line? - No.
Why me? I think I think you're like me.
We've been put here, given new memories.
That's why you get the same dreams, the nightmares.
That's why you feel like you don't fit in.
Hang on.
I know it sounds completely barking mad.
Yeah, not here.
If it's true, if you're not him, then why doesn't everyone know? Memory replacement.
Somehow, I don't even know how.
- Maybe the TV.
- Okay.
Look, I saw it happen with Kyle.
And this is the crazy kid? The kid who got replaced, yeah.
I saw it, I wrote it down.
I saw three guys get killed right in front of my eyes.
They could track him, and me, too, maybe because of this thing in our heads.
What thing? This one, here.
This is the scan they took of my brain.
That doesn't belong there.
So you're a part-time brain surgeon now? - No, but - It's just a picture to me.
Of my head? You had an accident, it could be part of the treatment.
I don't know.
It's kind of crazy, eh? My wife definitely thinks so.
She thinks I am having an affair.
Uh, which it turns out, I am.
I was, with my boss' wife, apparently.
Certainly a new twist on "my wife doesn't understand me.
" At least you haven't called Wellness yet.
Not yet.
Hello.
What happened? You're not at work anymore.
I came home early, I wasn't feeling well.
Are you there with Ross? I know he's there with you.
It's late, okay, I'm going to bed, alone.
Who was that? Just someone I know from work.
You should go.
Please.
Hi.
Where have you been? Out for a walk.
In the car again? I couldn't sleep, I got up, you weren't here.
I thought about calling someone.
Did you? What would I say? My husband thinks he's someone else and keeps going out? Where were you? There's no one else.
I am not sleeping with anyone else.
So you say.
Oh, Cal I know I can't change you but this is all I've ever wanted a husband, a family.
- Just being loved.
- Hey.
But if that's not enough for you anymore, then we have to tell Mike it's hopeless, - and we have to move on.
- No, no, we don't - Because I don't know what to do anymore.
- Shh.
Shh.
Hey.
Shh.
It's okay.
What are you doing? Oh, nothing.
Last night was amazing.
You want to talk about it? No, no need to talk.
Gordy, what are you doing? I wanted to see you.
How did you know I'd be here? Well, people have to go shopping.
I guess I got lucky.
Alec Ross was at my house last night, how did you know? - I just do.
- Were you following me? No, I just know things through my work.
So stalking is part of your job description? No, no, it's it's not about that.
What is it about? Look, you don't need guys like Ross.
He won't make you happy.
And you will, I suppose.
If you give me a chance.
I'll get back to you on that, okay? I've had Donna in my ear.
She feels a little undermined.
All I did was recommend someone.
It's not our recruitment policy.
Well, as far as I can see, our policy consists of sitting on our chuffs waiting for HQ in Gaulton to send us someone, usually just the one.
We only need the right one.
Maybe she's it, if she's interested.
What's going on here, Alec? Just me, doing my job.
Why the sudden interest in this girl? We treated her badly, and she tells me she isn't happy in her current job.
You've seen her? Yeah.
So how was her, uh dancing? I think she's flexible enough for this position.
Here was me thinking you were getting all conscientious on it.
Nah, this is you, all right.
Hots for a hooker though? No, no, nothing serious.
- I don't want to know.
- Yeah, know what? Ha-ha.
Hi.
You should stay away from me.
- Why? - I think you're right, that stuff about us being tracked, at least.
- That guy I told you about? - Yeah.
He called last night from the club.
He knew you were with me, he knew your name.
Oh, shit.
Keep walking.
- Who was he? - Gordy.
He started coming to the club just after I started there, but lately he's been turning up when I'm out as well.
Just a second, you're saying you believe me? I don't know.
Maybe the chip in the head thing, and I guess that stuff about not really belonging.
Thanks.
What for? At least I'm not the only one.
Yeah, well, maybe I wish I didn't know.
Do you want a new job? What job? Oh, it's not exactly classy.
Does it involve sex for money? Maintenance and recycling.
Now the pay is not great, but you can start right away.
Yes.
I'll take it.
Thank you.
You do know it's basically cleaning? I've done worse.
Well, there is a selfish side to this.
Why, because your wife doesn't understand you? I was upset, but going through this, it's made our marriage so much better.
I've learned so much about myself, and listening without anger, and honesty.
What you've done, Mike, it's really helped.
And do you feel the same? Oh, yeah, absolutely.
Okay, I've still got some issues to work through, but as long as I can make Callie happy And you do.
We'll get there.
What I wanted to say was, actually, we're screwing like bunnies.
So suck on that.
You could have said it.
Honesty is important.
You're being sarcastic, which is a negative form of communication.
In some galaxies, it's also called joking.
Are you still having those thoughts? Uh, you mean, am I still crazy? I didn't say that.
Do we have to have the TV on? You used to like TV for sex.
Well, now I think it's a distraction from more important priorities.
It certainly is a distraction.
You're really okay? I'm a lot happier.
So am I.
Hey, Hope.
I thought you might call me.
Uh look, the thing is, Hope, since the head injury, - I started to think - Oh, I see.
It's that speech.
Hope, you are you're beautiful and you're great Spare me the crap.
Just lately I I've realized some things.
I've realized that I love Callie.
Oh, you love her so much you won't have sex with her? She tells me, you know.
Not that I want to hear it.
The situation has changed.
Now, I need to make it work with Callie, - and I owe it to her and the kids.
- Don't insult me.
You're a bastard, a charming, selfish bastard.
I'm sorry.
No, you're not, Alec.
All this mid-life bullshit.
Is there someone else? No.
Oh, there will be.
I know you.
Hey.
Ah, Alec, this is Rebecca, starting in Accounts.
Hi, Alec, nice to meet you.
Welcome to Waimoana Water.
I'm really excited.
This is such a great opportunity for me.
Shall we leave the bureaucrats to it and get on, eh? Love to.
Seems like a nice girl.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Who is it? Me.
You know, I always knew you were too good for the club, but this? I have to pay my rent somehow.
He got you the job, didn't he? He? Alec Ross.
He is in HR.
You sure do know a lot about people.
So have you seen him lately? Yes, but you already know that, don't you? I thanked him.
I told him things would get better with his wife.
And that's all you talked about? You know, Alec Ross is like a lot of guys who come into that club.
Staring down the barrel of 40, wondering where it's all going.
Maybe.
Why do you say that? Is this more of your "international man of mystery" routine? You know, if you're gonna buy me that drink any time soon, you're gonna have to get past it.
How about tonight? What is it that you do, again? I'm in Personal Systems.
That sounds intriguing.
So, do you think you'll see much of Ross at work? Why do we have to keep coming back to him? Because if you happen to bump into him and he said anything.
What kind of things? Well, anything out of the ordinary, you can tell me.
Well, he's just some guy who works in an office, what's he gonna say? That's what I want to know.
And that would be helpful to you? I could be grateful.
Well, there better be dinner to go with that drink, yeah? You got it.