Satisfaction (2007) s01e04 Episode Script
Lauren Rising
[ Car Horn Blares .]
[ Clears Throat .]
[ Exhales .]
So, how was your day, Vada? - 'Vadim'.
- Oh, I'm sorry.
Vadim.
- [ Chuckles .]
Good.
- [ To herself .]
Vadim.
Lots of success and, uh, plenty of business.
Great.
Now, how about we do our little check? [ Giggles Nervously .]
Oh! Oh! Then maybe you'd like to tell me what you feel like us doing.
Just make the inspection part of the fun.
And if it looks like an STD, call another girl.
- [ Laughs Meekly .]
- Oh.
Already, I am getting hard.
[ Chuckles .]
Yes, you are.
And you ask me what I feel like! Yeah, what do you feel like us doing? Oooh, ho-ho-ho-ho-ho! Oooh, arggh! - Oooh! - Ohhh, God! [ Grunts .]
It was a trick! Ohhh, sorry? You touched me some way so we don't have to fuck.
That's what you just did, didn't you? You know what I thought out there? "I'll pick this one even though she's no spring chicken.
" I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry.
There's no way I'm paying for that.
No way.
You should have girls here who want to have sex, not girls who just want to take money.
Wait.
I should take you to Consumer Affairs.
- Then you'll know you're alive.
- Vadim, look.
I tell you this for nothing.
- What's this? - It's a refund on your credit card.
Money back is not the point.
And a voucher for next time.
You know, I've got many girls telling me they should pay me.
Next time we'll give you one of those.
You should've turned the situation around, relaxed him, given him a massage.
I'm sorry.
I just don't think I can do this.
I'm sorry.
You look tired.
I need to find a job.
Oh, well, I didn't think that casino thing was right for you at all.
The problem is I'm not qualified for anything - [ Mobile Phone Beeps .]
- except keeping a great house.
Geoffrey.
[ Laughs Absent-Mindedly .]
Dating tip from singles land - never give an immediate reply.
I should've had these things done years ago.
They're like magnets.
They're not going out with you because of your breasts.
Why do you need to find a job? I mean, you've got all this.
If Phil says he'll pay for everything, that's what he'll do.
- I don't want to be looked after! - Oh, God.
The eight words I dream of hearing - "Darling, I really wish you'd give up work.
" Ha, you'd be lost.
What would you like to do? Office work bores me to tears.
Your friend with the lingerie shop, can you go back to that? Oh, that's just pocket money.
I need to stand on my own two feet.
Oh, it's not all it's cracked up to be, let me tell you.
You can look at everything you have and say, "I did this.
" Your apartment, your entire life.
- I can't.
- You're raising two kids.
[Scoffs.]
They're raising themselves.
I just keep out of their way.
You're not just trying to prove something to Phil? No! WOMAN: Hello? I could hear voices.
I just wasn't sure where you were.
- Hello.
- Sorry to just drop in like this.
Oh, that's OK.
I should get back to work.
This is my friend Wendy, and this is Chloe from Kate's school.
- Hi.
- Hi.
- Excuse me, but I gotta run.
- Sure.
Thanks for the coffee.
We'll speak soon.
See you.
- Nice to meet you.
- Mmm, you too.
'Bye.
- Gosh.
- "What the hell am I doing here?" Well, yes.
Well, can I - Oh.
Sorry.
- come in? Of course.
Uh, come in.
- I love your house.
- Thanks.
- Would you like a drink? - No, I won't stay long.
Come down.
I just wanted to check that you were OK.
- Did Nick send you here? - No.
- Natalie? - Just me.
- Come in.
- Thank you.
- Will you say hi to the girls for me? - Sure.
You're all great, you know? When I started working there, I used to watch everyone and think, "God "How did they get to be so sure of themselves?" Is that why you jumped the desk? Maybe.
Go in there and be who you've always wanted to be or who you're too scared to be.
I just started to think that if I did it, I'd feel somehow better about myself because I'd be doing something gutsy.
- Does that make sense? - Yeah, it does.
But it takes time.
You were still on your L-plates in there.
Huh, "L-plates'.
That makes me feel a lot better.
We've all been through it.
They're not all like Vadim.
It just felt like it was my fault.
I know, and we've all felt like running out of there when things get tough, but when someone gives you a load in the face, it's not you who apologises, it's him.
And you've gotta have some kind of touch to make a boring examination arousing.
[ Laughs .]
Really? Mm-hmm.
Why don't you give it another go? [ Mobile Phone Rings .]
[ Sighs .]
Hello? Hi.
It's me, Nick.
What do you want? I was just calling to say hi.
You know, it's been a little while and though I'd call.
Isn't that what a gentleman does? I have no idea.
Oh, shit.
I've woken you up, haven't I? Not for much longer.
So you've got a choice here of main courses and desserts.
What about my essay on Madonna as a feminist icon? Just download it from the Internet.
- I wanna say something original.
- We'll do it on Sunday.
The really important thing is the casino's given me a second chance.
Now, this is a good thing, OK? Right.
[ Breathes Deeply .]
Oh, what is that pong? Oh, the drain keeps blocking.
It's OK.
I'll call Dad.
No, there's no need Just do not tell him I've started work again just in case things go pear-shaped, OK? Hi, Dad.
Hi.
I'm Lauren.
How are you tonight? - I'm alright.
How are you? - Yeah, good.
You look like someone who's, uh, ready to have some fun.
That's OK.
Thanks anyway.
Maybe some other time.
Hmm.
[ Inhales Deeply .]
Ahh, I see they're looking after you alright.
- How was your day? - Don't get me started.
Myself, my kids are great.
his first motorbike.
My boy asked for one.
I said, "Hey, I'll just kill you.
It's cheaper.
" - [ Both Laugh .]
- Sorry.
No, I got mine into a defensive driving course.
Oh, that is a great idea.
Only way to go.
Because apparently that part of a boy's brain - the part that considers that it might not be such a great idea to drive like a lunatic - that part doesn't actually develop until you're about 21, so the defensive driving course thing is a great idea, Hank.
Have you started timing yet or does it start after the shower? After the shower.
[ Giggles .]
[ Inhales Deeply .]
[ Pants .]
Ohhh! Oh, oh Oooh.
[ Grunts Continuously .]
[ Exhales .]
Oh.
Ah, oh.
[ Laughs .]
Oh! [ Grunts Uncomfortably .]
Oooh! [ Grunts Continuously .]
HANK: That was great, Will that cover the extra? LAUREN: Yeah.
You've got a good body and you've got good tits for someone who's had two kids.
- Did you breastfeed? - Why? Well, my guess is you didn't.
You're right - I didn't.
I couldn't for some reason.
Not good for the kids.
Mine were breastfed for eight months.
Mine are fine.
So far.
NATALIE: How do you think our Lauren's going? She'll be fine.
I've got three busy nights lined up this week.
If she freaks out on me again, we're stuffed.
Hey, we all worked our arses off the other night when she walked out.
I'm not staying back again.
Keep an eye on her, OK? OK.
[ Women Giggle and Chatter .]
What are you doing? I have to cut a hole in a sheet.
This guy will only do it with me if he doesn't have to touch me.
Hmm, Jewish? He sayd he doesn't want to betray his wife.
[ Scoffs and Laughs .]
Huh! Hello! - Ohhh, I hate craft.
- Hey, hey, hey.
The same as you would your garden umbrella.
But I don't think this guy's got a garden umbrella.
He's more your parasol kind of chap.
- [ Chuckles .]
Here.
- Hmm! One day I'm gonna get myself a garden.
Thank you, Lauren.
Get your skates on.
He's starting to freak out.
Yeah, in your own time, Heather.
Does anybody know the soccer score? Victory 3-1 in front.
Out to the intros quicker, thank you, ladies.
I could fit the national weather report on these suckers.
Melbourne - fine, dry, sunny, drizzly, rainy, stormy.
Oh.
CHLOE: Shit! I knew I put a hole in this before.
I'll fix it for you.
Hey, it might quieten down after this.
I'm just gonna take a little break.
You can say no to clients.
Remember, we're the ones in control.
We just let them think they are, OK? You must love lingerie.
Oh, I need it for work.
Oh.
Tax deductible.
I know what you're thinking.
You do? And the answer is yes, I'm an escort.
Oh, I see.
Anything else you'd like to know? - It's very good money, yes? - Mmm.
- Oh, I'm sorry.
Was that rude? - No, no.
It is, if you can avoid putting it up your nose.
Wow.
It's really fascinating.
Mmm, some women are horrified, but some are fascinated.
I imagine that there are places and, you know, places.
I work for myself though.
Of course.
There are many different levels.
[ Laughs .]
It's such a different world.
[ Laughs .]
You know, I do know a good parlour if you'd like me to I-I couldn't possibly.
No, it's just I know they're looking for a receptionist.
- Oh! - You could go in, do the interview.
At least you'd get a look inside.
- You think? - Yeah, of course.
Oh, I might just do that.
[ Womens Speak Indistinctly .]
[ Machine Drones Distantly .]
[ Machine Stops .]
[ Clears Throat .]
There you go - dunno what it was, but it was something that shouldn't have been down there.
- I was asleep.
- You have a big night? - You look like it.
- You could've phoned.
What if I was in bed with someone or something? [ Scoffs .]
Well, I could've been.
I think the kids would've told me if you were seeing someone.
So what are we doing for your birthday lunch tomorrow? I don't know, Phil.
I haven't thought that far ahead.
Why don't you get a leg of lamb? We'll do my lamb thing.
Save you cooking.
Do you want to take it out of housekeeping or extra? Extra.
Uh, and get a nice bottle of wine.
Listen, if you can't manage with this, just say so.
We can make it more.
I mean, the amount of food that Ash goes through You're a good housekeeper but it doesn't mean you have to scrimp.
Make it 500 from now on and I'll keep doing the bills.
- 400's fine.
- Nah, make it five.
Inflation.
What have you done to your neck? Maybe you should get a massage.
Oh, that's the last thing I need.
Just a suggestion.
Well, you want me to clean up out there or not? [ Sighs .]
Sure.
Fine.
Thanks.
Then I might make some pancakes.
Here's a reminder why we're on this planet.
Yeah, why's that? I finally got Geoffrey in the sack.
He is a sensational lover.
Best sex I've ever had.
Can you believe it? [ Unimpressed .]
Wow.
I know it's not what you wanna hear now when you're not getting any.
No, I'm really happy for you.
But what I'm telling you is that they're out there.
[ Sighs .]
Great.
I asked him if he had a brother.
Sadly, no.
So, what are you up to? Buying meat.
Are you doing the usual barbecue thing with these? Yes.
Rosemary, garlic, olive oil.
[ Chuckles .]
Same old thing.
Hey, nothing wrong with that, unless what you really want is a change.
[ Pants and Moans .]
Ohhh! [ Imagines .]
Ohhh! Beautiful pieces of meat, huh? - Mm-hmm.
- Just look at them.
- So you're going to work? - Yeah.
It was either that or stay here and give you another opportunity to ignore me.
I'm going out with Monique.
You're going out with my ex? - Whose idea was that? - Mine.
Right.
What's the topic of conversation? "Heather is such a bitch"? No, more like, "How to deal with nut-case Heather," 'cause I don't know what to do.
[ Moans .]
- Ohh! - [ Man Grunts .]
[ Pants .]
The girls who do well find one thing to like in every client.
Oh, ohhh! Bob, you're fantastic, the way you just last and last.
And they mean it.
Oh! Bob, you're really turning me on! Don't talk.
It puts me off.
I'm just gonna Sorry, I just have to Sorry.
Ow.
Ohhh, sorry, I just The other girls, they're always wet for me.
Oh, well.
Must be an age thing.
- Oh, yeah.
Ohhh.
- Oh! Portuguese guy going cheap in the bar.
What? You're giving yours away? Why? Is Ally getting territorial or something? Or something.
Portuguese guys are really good with their tongues.
Oh, I see.
Must have something to do with the hot weather and ice-cream.
[ Giggles .]
I'm having a fabulous night.
How you going? - Yeah, much better.
- Keep on showing them who's boss.
Lauren, someone's asking for you.
- Who? - A client.
I told him you weren't available.
NAT: Joke! Room six.
There you go.
Get get 'em, tiger.
[ Laughs .]
[ Growls .]
Hey.
Uh, just before we start, I've got some housekeeping.
- Housekeeping? - Yeah.
You gave me a a really stiff neck last time.
Oh, maybe you've got a bad neck.
[ Sighs .]
I don't.
I do yoga, but I'm not a gymnast and I'm not a blow-up doll.
[ Chuckles .]
Whatever.
Shouldn't the idea be that I'm here too? If I want you to be.
[ Moans .]
Ohhh! [ Groans and Pants .]
Oh! [ Both Grunt .]
Oooh! [ Laughs .]
- [ Grunts .]
- Oh! Oh! You OK? How was that for you, huh? - Do you really care? - Try me.
Do you treat wife like that? My wife doesn't enjoy sex.
I do.
Well, maybe you would enjoy it a whole lot more if you just slow down, take your time and maybe she'd enjoy it too, hmm? Next girl you want to chuck around.
Yes, Mum.
I finally managed to assert myself with this guy and what happens? I end up sounding like my mother.
It's true.
I nag.
"Don't you do that.
" Is that what your character's like? - What do you mean? - Who you are in there.
Oh, I'm me, more or less.
OK come with me.
How does it feel? Good.
It feels good.
- And there? - Mmm, yeah, I love that.
How do I feel? You feel ready for me.
I want your mouth down there.
Later.
There's no hurry.
- There is for me.
- No, slow and gentle.
The end will be worth waiting for.
I don't think I can wait.
- Can you feel that? - Mmm.
That's your pulse.
Come on.
Let's just do it now.
But you are.
This is how it starts.
Just close your eyes and breathe.
Don't move a muscle.
Let me do that.
Where did you learn to talk like that? - Not with Phil.
- Poor man was with the wrong woman.
Oh, don't.
It's not all an act, you know? Now you're confusing me.
This is dangerous work.
You might just find out who you really are.
- ASH: Happy birthday, Mum.
- ALL: Happy birthday.
Thank you.
PHIL: Come on, everybody.
Wendy.
[ Mobile Phone Rings .]
WENDY: The food looks great.
- Thanks.
- PHIL: Hello.
Hi there.
Yeah.
OK, sweetheart.
Be there as soon as I can.
No, we're just eating lunch now.
Sorry about that.
Here we go.
It's the second time she's rung.
Oh, yeah.
Bit of a drama.
Gosh, I hope it's nothing too bad.
PHIL: Now, when we get back from the boat, I thought we might, uh, put some speakers out here and some new ones into the TV as well.
Fantastic.
Get stuck into that 'Sopranos' collection.
Oh, cool.
Katie's too young for 'The Sopranos' and we don't need music out here.
- Give us a break.
- Sorry to be a wet blanket.
How do you know that I watch while you work? I trust you do the right thing.
[ Mobile Phone Rings .]
Carla again.
Hi there.
[ Sighs .]
Gosh, must have broken another fingernail.
- That's not funny.
- Can't get the lid off the leg wax.
[ Both Laugh .]
Cool it, Mum.
It's been, like, 12 months already.
I might bring her over next time.
She feels a bit insecure when she's not invited.
This is all very nice - a night on our own.
Yeah, it is.
Actually, this is a bit of a special night.
I've got something to tell you.
You got the Talgrave contract? You did! Congratulations, Phil, you deserve it.
Actually, it's a little more complicated than that.
I've been having lunch with someone.
Someone I like.
Then it developed into something more.
How much more? Don't say 'dinner'.
We slept together.
I see.
Has it stopped? No.
Do you want it to stop? How long's it been going on? - About two years.
- Oh, fuck Please don't take this personally.
This is all my fault.
- How old is she? - 28.
Oh, 28! [ Sobs .]
[ Sighs .]
For Christ's sakes, Phil! She's got a little girl.
- Yours?! - No.
So do you spend time with her too? What, you've got this whole other life going on? - I'm sorry.
- [ Sobs .]
For Christ's sakes, Phil.
This is such such a cliche! - Let's be civilised.
- No! KATE: I read this survey, right, about casinos.
Every city that's got one has got an increased suicide rate, more bankruptcy Depends what survey you read.
People are so desperate and trapped by gambling, they lock their babies in cars.
Not anymore.
They've got signs up.
Somebody's gambling loss has paid for the food we're eating today.
Oh, give it a rest, Kate.
I bought the food.
Let's just all enjoy Mum's birthday, shall we? - Cheers.
- Cheers! Oh, I've been thinking.
I reckon it's about time we resurfaced the tennis court.
Some of the boys and I were thinking we could probably squeeze in another day a week, maybe Monday-Wednesday, Monday-Thursday.
I'll get back to you.
[ Sobs .]
I'm sorry.
I wish it could be different.
[ Sobs .]
Did she chase you or did you chase her? - That doesn't matter.
- I want to know.
It's not her fault.
You pursued her.
[ Sighs .]
So what's she got? [ Laughs Mirthlessly .]
Apart from being 28, what's she got? You don't want to go there.
I deserve to know.
Must be something, Phil.
You're planning on giving up your family.
Must be something there.
Look, I feel like crap.
This hasn't been easy for me.
I am not talking about you.
I am talking about her.
She's adventurous, alright? What the hell does that mean? She goes skiing? Bungee jumps? Sexually.
We have great sex.
She really likes her body and she likes what I do to her.
Sorry.
I like what you do to me.
Sure.
So what is it? How is it different? Jesus, Lauren - I have a right to know.
- Look, the point is I have a right to know what makes her so great that you'd give up your family.
She fucks me.
I fuck her.
I love it.
And don't tell me that's something that we ever had because we didn't, not like this.
- We can change.
I can change.
- No.
- Too late.
- No, it's not, Phil.
- Lauren, you don't like sex.
- That's not true! The fact is you haven't had an orgasm in years.
- Well, whose fault's that? - Well, guess what, Lauren? Now I know it isn't mine.
[ Gasps .]
KATE: Actually, I'm serious about the casino.
PHIL: Oh, come on, Katie.
I don't think it's very good for Mum.
- It's not a nice place to work.
- Oh, it could be worse, Kate.
- I could be working in a brothel.
- KATE: [ Laughs .]
Yuck! [ Phil Laughs Heartily .]
You're right, you could.
[ Sniggers .]
I hope you guys are looking forward to coming on the boat.
I fould this great new place to moor.
Beautiful spot.
You'll love it.
- He acts as if he still lives here! - Has done for the last 12 months.
What's the bet when her kid gets on his nerves, he comes up here? Mmm, I know.
Do you like having him here all the time? The kids like having him around.
Does pay the mortgage.
Better go and see him off.
- PHIL: out on the boat.
- ASH: I'm staying on dry land.
- PHIL: Put your bag in the car.
- ASH: No! PHIL: Do it now, please.
- I'm staying here, OK? - Get in the car! Hang on.
I thought we were going for the afternoon.
- I have to be back by 6:00.
- You're such a sleaze.
- Get stuffed! - Don't.
- Hey! - Know why he doesn't want to go? - Shut up, you bitch! - LAUREN: That is enough! Rebecca said she'd have sex with him tonight while her parents are out.
Get in the car.
We won't stay overnight.
I'll get you back.
LAUREN: Rebecca is barely 16! So are you! And you, if someone tells you something in confidence, you keep it.
- He's having sex! - I don't care.
He trusted you to keep his secret.
Wouldn't you wanna know if I was having sex? - Are you? - No! - [ Engine Starts .]
- At At least use a condom! Phil, wind down the window.
Tell him to use a condom.
You know, it's funny you mentioned a brothel before.
Oh, really? Why's that? Mmm, actually, it's a little bit embarrassing.
That's why I didn't tell you.
May as well finish this off.
You know last week I went on that Internet date and the guy didn't show.
Yeah, I think so.
Well, I was in the lobby of the hotel for about 20 minutes and this man comes up to me and buys me a drink.
So we have a martini and then he invites me up to his room.
And he's a bit of a spunk, in a distinguished kind of way, so I think, "Hey!" [ Laughs .]
- You are amazing! - New tits.
Anyway.
So we get into his room he pours me a drink, himself a drink, then You're not gonna believe this.
He wanted to know if I'd prefer a credit card or cash.
Can you believe it?! He thought I was a callgirl! - [ Scoffs .]
- [ Laughs .]
- What did you say? - I [ Splutters .]
I ran! That's what I said.
What do you mean, what did I say? It's amazing.
It must be a lot more common than we think.
Hang on, let me get this straight.
If he hadn't offered you money, you would've done it.
Probably.
But because he does offer you money, you don't? - Of course.
- How "of course"? It's the same act, only now you're getting paid.
But then I'm a hooker.
Well, what are you when you jump into bed with someone after 15 minutes? - Uh [ Splutters .]
lucky? - Oh! [ Laughs .]
Come on! There's a big difference.
Is there? I can't see it.
It's an equal relationship.
Look, two people meet, they fuck, they decide - You think that's equal? - Sure! He's picked you up, he's decided if you'll stay, he'll decide if he sees you again.
At least if he's paying, you get something out of it.
[ Laughs .]
I would've got something out of it.
- I would've been laid.
- [ Laughs .]
And the big difference is I would've been in control.
Oh, you don't think prostitutes are in control? - They're bodies for hire.
- I'm not sure that's how it goes.
I am.
And don't you be such a prude about sex with strangers.
Maybe that's what you need - just go out and fuck someone.
Break the drought.
Gee, you were hot.
I knew you would be.
Doesn't get any better than this.
What do you think of my chest wax? [ Train Whistle Blows on TV .]
[ Sighs .]
[ Sighs .]
[ Tearful Breathing .]
LAUREN: Ash, it's time.
[ Quiet Sobbing .]
[ Knocks .]
Ash? Are you OK? Just go away.
Ash, I'm coming in.
Ash, are you alright? - [ Sniffs .]
I'm fine.
- You don't sound fine.
I've got a headache.
How was it out on the boat? Did you get back for Rebecca on time? [ Sighs .]
Come on, Ash, give me a break.
[ Sighs Nervously .]
I don't know how to ask, or even if I should.
Did you dad talk to you? Just go away, please.
- Ash, you have to wear a condom.
- Fuck! - Don't wanna talk about it.
- Even if she's on the pill.
I couldn't do it.
OK? What? You mean you couldn't get an erection? [ Sighs .]
Mum! What? She didn't want to do it? You came before anything happened? - Shit.
- Ash.
It's just because you like her.
[ Sighs .]
There's so much expection.
Look, it's pretty normal.
Look, you might be thinking that this is a permanent condition, but it's not.
Look one thing you could do is try bringing yourself almost to the point of no return and waiting a while and then starting again.
So when you're with her, you can tell her when you're getting close and then you can stop and try doing something else.
How do you know this? Did Dad have the same problem? How about some breakfast? You want muesli or eggs? Both? [ Sighs .]
[ Gulls Cry .]
[ Immobiliser Blips .]
Hey.
Oh, my God! - You look sensational.
- Thanks.
[ Sighs .]
So we leave our troubles at the front door.
HEATHER: So how are you finding things on our side? Anybody ever told you about the breathing thing with clients? No.
Well, right from the moment you meet them, if they're breathing fast, you do slow, you do And match the tone of voice they're using.
And eye contact.
Clients love eye contact.
OK.
Thanks.
Hey what do you think she'd make tonight? Oh, about the same as a QC for a day's work, thank you.
[ Gasps .]
Guess she figured out the breathing thing.
Hey, guys.
Oh, there's a new lingerie shop opened up in Collins Street so I got you a sample.
- Thanks! - It's gorgeous stuff.
And they're happy to do discounts for regular customers.
Love that.
Anyway, I might see you at the bar for a drink later.
- LAUREN: Yeah, sure.
- Have a good one.
LAUREN: You too! - Hey.
- Hey! - Listen, I, um - [ Mobile Phone Rings .]
sorry about the phone call the other day.
- I, um - Oh.
Shh.
[ Speaks Japanese .]
[ Continues Speaking Japanese .]
How's Lauren going? Well, Chloe's stuck her neck out for her.
Maybe she knows something we don't.
Oh, Chloe's usually on the money.
Well, hopefully she'll stick at it.
Look, if she's not working out, you let me know.
Will you give her some of your special tips now, will you, Dad? So, like what could we get for that much? - No, no, I couldn't! I can't.
- [ Giggles .]
I'm sorry.
There are certain things I cannot do.
I couldn't.
[Laughs.]
What do you reckon might happen if you found out you could? Come on.
[ Quirky, Percussive Music Plays .]
[ Mobile Phone Rings .]
Hey, Ash.
Hi.
I just wanted to tell you it went really well with Rebecca.
Oh, good.
Good.
Thanks for letting me know.
I did what you said.
Oh, you probably would've figured it out for yourself, but I'm glad I could help.
Thanks, Mum.
Hey, Ash, treat Rebecca well, OK? Yeah, I will.
We're in love.
See you! [ Laughs .]
See you.
Yes, yes, of course.
She's right here.
I'll ask her.
Do you prefer Billy or Moet champagne? Who, me? Look, maybe you don't relise this, but the clients watch you, the classy guys especially.
I don't think so.
Have it your way.
So what do I say about the champagne? Thank you, Hank.
I booked you for an extra half hour.
I hope that's OK.
Sure.
You got me thinking.
A lot.
In fact, I haven't stopped thinking about what you said.
And I wanted another chance.
W-what are you doing? - If I stay - Stay.
you're gonna have to do a lot better than last time.
[ Sighs Blissfully .]
Oh! Oh! [ Pants and Moans .]
[ Cried Out .]
[ Pants .]
[ Sighs .]
[ Inhales Deeply .]
Mmm.
That was you coming, right? Or were you faking it? Well, I'm no liar.
I should tell you I am.
My wife left a long time ago and I don't have any kids.
That's something I do when I get nervous - try to be better than everyone else.
[ Laughs Mirthlessly .]
I'll take that as a compliment.
- [ Chuckles .]
- [ Giggles .]
[ Sighs .]
When can I see you again? You look very happy with yourself.
Is it normal to with a client? [ Laughs .]
What - use sign language? - No! - [ All Laugh .]
I think she means she experienced some pleasure.
- [ All Gasp .]
- HEATHER: Oh, yeah.
But not just mere pleasure, but - BOTH: Pleasure! - [ Giggles .]
- Stop it.
- [ Laughs .]
It's what's known in the trade as a bonus and we do love a bonus.
Yeah.
When was the last time you - Honestly? - Yeah, honestly.
- LAUREN: I've forgotten.
- [ All Gasp .]
Oh! Where's the P.
A.
? We've got to make an announcement! [ All Laugh .]
ALL: Cheers.
TIPPI: Oh, speaking of, the Portuguese guy - HEATHER: Mmm - the one she gave away.
- TIPPI: Yes, the one she gave away.
[ Conversation Fades .]
[ Door Closes .]
That should do it.
Oh, I've got a guy coming around about the tennis court.
He's gonna have a look, give us a quote.
Don't imagine there'll be much change out of five grand.
If that's the case, I might think about doing it myself.
- I've got something for you.
- What's this? It's an agreement between us.
Not if I haven't agreed to it.
I'm paying half the mortgage each month.
Why? The house is half yours anyway.
Because I want to.
It will make me feel better.
It's a joint asset.
I'm going to pay half the debt.
- Doesn't make sense.
- It does to me.
And you know how I mostly seem OK about you being here? - Yeah.
- Well, I don't feel good about it.
In fact, I want to change the locks.
[ Laughs .]
[ Sweetly .]
No, I'm serious.
Stop hanging around here.
Now, if you want to pick up the kids, you phone first.
- Oh, these things work out.
- You're not listening.
Phil, you have a home and it's not here.
And if I want the tennis court resurfaced, I'll get it done myself.
Jeez, you definitely need that massage.
Phil fuck off out of my life.
And a kilo of turkey sausages, thanks, Paul.
Kilo of turkey sausages, it is.
We like a lady who knows what she wants.
[ Scale Beeps .]
Anything else I can do for you? I think I'm pretty right.
For now.
[ Clears Throat .]
[ Exhales .]
So, how was your day, Vada? - 'Vadim'.
- Oh, I'm sorry.
Vadim.
- [ Chuckles .]
Good.
- [ To herself .]
Vadim.
Lots of success and, uh, plenty of business.
Great.
Now, how about we do our little check? [ Giggles Nervously .]
Oh! Oh! Then maybe you'd like to tell me what you feel like us doing.
Just make the inspection part of the fun.
And if it looks like an STD, call another girl.
- [ Laughs Meekly .]
- Oh.
Already, I am getting hard.
[ Chuckles .]
Yes, you are.
And you ask me what I feel like! Yeah, what do you feel like us doing? Oooh, ho-ho-ho-ho-ho! Oooh, arggh! - Oooh! - Ohhh, God! [ Grunts .]
It was a trick! Ohhh, sorry? You touched me some way so we don't have to fuck.
That's what you just did, didn't you? You know what I thought out there? "I'll pick this one even though she's no spring chicken.
" I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry.
There's no way I'm paying for that.
No way.
You should have girls here who want to have sex, not girls who just want to take money.
Wait.
I should take you to Consumer Affairs.
- Then you'll know you're alive.
- Vadim, look.
I tell you this for nothing.
- What's this? - It's a refund on your credit card.
Money back is not the point.
And a voucher for next time.
You know, I've got many girls telling me they should pay me.
Next time we'll give you one of those.
You should've turned the situation around, relaxed him, given him a massage.
I'm sorry.
I just don't think I can do this.
I'm sorry.
You look tired.
I need to find a job.
Oh, well, I didn't think that casino thing was right for you at all.
The problem is I'm not qualified for anything - [ Mobile Phone Beeps .]
- except keeping a great house.
Geoffrey.
[ Laughs Absent-Mindedly .]
Dating tip from singles land - never give an immediate reply.
I should've had these things done years ago.
They're like magnets.
They're not going out with you because of your breasts.
Why do you need to find a job? I mean, you've got all this.
If Phil says he'll pay for everything, that's what he'll do.
- I don't want to be looked after! - Oh, God.
The eight words I dream of hearing - "Darling, I really wish you'd give up work.
" Ha, you'd be lost.
What would you like to do? Office work bores me to tears.
Your friend with the lingerie shop, can you go back to that? Oh, that's just pocket money.
I need to stand on my own two feet.
Oh, it's not all it's cracked up to be, let me tell you.
You can look at everything you have and say, "I did this.
" Your apartment, your entire life.
- I can't.
- You're raising two kids.
[Scoffs.]
They're raising themselves.
I just keep out of their way.
You're not just trying to prove something to Phil? No! WOMAN: Hello? I could hear voices.
I just wasn't sure where you were.
- Hello.
- Sorry to just drop in like this.
Oh, that's OK.
I should get back to work.
This is my friend Wendy, and this is Chloe from Kate's school.
- Hi.
- Hi.
- Excuse me, but I gotta run.
- Sure.
Thanks for the coffee.
We'll speak soon.
See you.
- Nice to meet you.
- Mmm, you too.
'Bye.
- Gosh.
- "What the hell am I doing here?" Well, yes.
Well, can I - Oh.
Sorry.
- come in? Of course.
Uh, come in.
- I love your house.
- Thanks.
- Would you like a drink? - No, I won't stay long.
Come down.
I just wanted to check that you were OK.
- Did Nick send you here? - No.
- Natalie? - Just me.
- Come in.
- Thank you.
- Will you say hi to the girls for me? - Sure.
You're all great, you know? When I started working there, I used to watch everyone and think, "God "How did they get to be so sure of themselves?" Is that why you jumped the desk? Maybe.
Go in there and be who you've always wanted to be or who you're too scared to be.
I just started to think that if I did it, I'd feel somehow better about myself because I'd be doing something gutsy.
- Does that make sense? - Yeah, it does.
But it takes time.
You were still on your L-plates in there.
Huh, "L-plates'.
That makes me feel a lot better.
We've all been through it.
They're not all like Vadim.
It just felt like it was my fault.
I know, and we've all felt like running out of there when things get tough, but when someone gives you a load in the face, it's not you who apologises, it's him.
And you've gotta have some kind of touch to make a boring examination arousing.
[ Laughs .]
Really? Mm-hmm.
Why don't you give it another go? [ Mobile Phone Rings .]
[ Sighs .]
Hello? Hi.
It's me, Nick.
What do you want? I was just calling to say hi.
You know, it's been a little while and though I'd call.
Isn't that what a gentleman does? I have no idea.
Oh, shit.
I've woken you up, haven't I? Not for much longer.
So you've got a choice here of main courses and desserts.
What about my essay on Madonna as a feminist icon? Just download it from the Internet.
- I wanna say something original.
- We'll do it on Sunday.
The really important thing is the casino's given me a second chance.
Now, this is a good thing, OK? Right.
[ Breathes Deeply .]
Oh, what is that pong? Oh, the drain keeps blocking.
It's OK.
I'll call Dad.
No, there's no need Just do not tell him I've started work again just in case things go pear-shaped, OK? Hi, Dad.
Hi.
I'm Lauren.
How are you tonight? - I'm alright.
How are you? - Yeah, good.
You look like someone who's, uh, ready to have some fun.
That's OK.
Thanks anyway.
Maybe some other time.
Hmm.
[ Inhales Deeply .]
Ahh, I see they're looking after you alright.
- How was your day? - Don't get me started.
Myself, my kids are great.
his first motorbike.
My boy asked for one.
I said, "Hey, I'll just kill you.
It's cheaper.
" - [ Both Laugh .]
- Sorry.
No, I got mine into a defensive driving course.
Oh, that is a great idea.
Only way to go.
Because apparently that part of a boy's brain - the part that considers that it might not be such a great idea to drive like a lunatic - that part doesn't actually develop until you're about 21, so the defensive driving course thing is a great idea, Hank.
Have you started timing yet or does it start after the shower? After the shower.
[ Giggles .]
[ Inhales Deeply .]
[ Pants .]
Ohhh! Oh, oh Oooh.
[ Grunts Continuously .]
[ Exhales .]
Oh.
Ah, oh.
[ Laughs .]
Oh! [ Grunts Uncomfortably .]
Oooh! [ Grunts Continuously .]
HANK: That was great, Will that cover the extra? LAUREN: Yeah.
You've got a good body and you've got good tits for someone who's had two kids.
- Did you breastfeed? - Why? Well, my guess is you didn't.
You're right - I didn't.
I couldn't for some reason.
Not good for the kids.
Mine were breastfed for eight months.
Mine are fine.
So far.
NATALIE: How do you think our Lauren's going? She'll be fine.
I've got three busy nights lined up this week.
If she freaks out on me again, we're stuffed.
Hey, we all worked our arses off the other night when she walked out.
I'm not staying back again.
Keep an eye on her, OK? OK.
[ Women Giggle and Chatter .]
What are you doing? I have to cut a hole in a sheet.
This guy will only do it with me if he doesn't have to touch me.
Hmm, Jewish? He sayd he doesn't want to betray his wife.
[ Scoffs and Laughs .]
Huh! Hello! - Ohhh, I hate craft.
- Hey, hey, hey.
The same as you would your garden umbrella.
But I don't think this guy's got a garden umbrella.
He's more your parasol kind of chap.
- [ Chuckles .]
Here.
- Hmm! One day I'm gonna get myself a garden.
Thank you, Lauren.
Get your skates on.
He's starting to freak out.
Yeah, in your own time, Heather.
Does anybody know the soccer score? Victory 3-1 in front.
Out to the intros quicker, thank you, ladies.
I could fit the national weather report on these suckers.
Melbourne - fine, dry, sunny, drizzly, rainy, stormy.
Oh.
CHLOE: Shit! I knew I put a hole in this before.
I'll fix it for you.
Hey, it might quieten down after this.
I'm just gonna take a little break.
You can say no to clients.
Remember, we're the ones in control.
We just let them think they are, OK? You must love lingerie.
Oh, I need it for work.
Oh.
Tax deductible.
I know what you're thinking.
You do? And the answer is yes, I'm an escort.
Oh, I see.
Anything else you'd like to know? - It's very good money, yes? - Mmm.
- Oh, I'm sorry.
Was that rude? - No, no.
It is, if you can avoid putting it up your nose.
Wow.
It's really fascinating.
Mmm, some women are horrified, but some are fascinated.
I imagine that there are places and, you know, places.
I work for myself though.
Of course.
There are many different levels.
[ Laughs .]
It's such a different world.
[ Laughs .]
You know, I do know a good parlour if you'd like me to I-I couldn't possibly.
No, it's just I know they're looking for a receptionist.
- Oh! - You could go in, do the interview.
At least you'd get a look inside.
- You think? - Yeah, of course.
Oh, I might just do that.
[ Womens Speak Indistinctly .]
[ Machine Drones Distantly .]
[ Machine Stops .]
[ Clears Throat .]
There you go - dunno what it was, but it was something that shouldn't have been down there.
- I was asleep.
- You have a big night? - You look like it.
- You could've phoned.
What if I was in bed with someone or something? [ Scoffs .]
Well, I could've been.
I think the kids would've told me if you were seeing someone.
So what are we doing for your birthday lunch tomorrow? I don't know, Phil.
I haven't thought that far ahead.
Why don't you get a leg of lamb? We'll do my lamb thing.
Save you cooking.
Do you want to take it out of housekeeping or extra? Extra.
Uh, and get a nice bottle of wine.
Listen, if you can't manage with this, just say so.
We can make it more.
I mean, the amount of food that Ash goes through You're a good housekeeper but it doesn't mean you have to scrimp.
Make it 500 from now on and I'll keep doing the bills.
- 400's fine.
- Nah, make it five.
Inflation.
What have you done to your neck? Maybe you should get a massage.
Oh, that's the last thing I need.
Just a suggestion.
Well, you want me to clean up out there or not? [ Sighs .]
Sure.
Fine.
Thanks.
Then I might make some pancakes.
Here's a reminder why we're on this planet.
Yeah, why's that? I finally got Geoffrey in the sack.
He is a sensational lover.
Best sex I've ever had.
Can you believe it? [ Unimpressed .]
Wow.
I know it's not what you wanna hear now when you're not getting any.
No, I'm really happy for you.
But what I'm telling you is that they're out there.
[ Sighs .]
Great.
I asked him if he had a brother.
Sadly, no.
So, what are you up to? Buying meat.
Are you doing the usual barbecue thing with these? Yes.
Rosemary, garlic, olive oil.
[ Chuckles .]
Same old thing.
Hey, nothing wrong with that, unless what you really want is a change.
[ Pants and Moans .]
Ohhh! [ Imagines .]
Ohhh! Beautiful pieces of meat, huh? - Mm-hmm.
- Just look at them.
- So you're going to work? - Yeah.
It was either that or stay here and give you another opportunity to ignore me.
I'm going out with Monique.
You're going out with my ex? - Whose idea was that? - Mine.
Right.
What's the topic of conversation? "Heather is such a bitch"? No, more like, "How to deal with nut-case Heather," 'cause I don't know what to do.
[ Moans .]
- Ohh! - [ Man Grunts .]
[ Pants .]
The girls who do well find one thing to like in every client.
Oh, ohhh! Bob, you're fantastic, the way you just last and last.
And they mean it.
Oh! Bob, you're really turning me on! Don't talk.
It puts me off.
I'm just gonna Sorry, I just have to Sorry.
Ow.
Ohhh, sorry, I just The other girls, they're always wet for me.
Oh, well.
Must be an age thing.
- Oh, yeah.
Ohhh.
- Oh! Portuguese guy going cheap in the bar.
What? You're giving yours away? Why? Is Ally getting territorial or something? Or something.
Portuguese guys are really good with their tongues.
Oh, I see.
Must have something to do with the hot weather and ice-cream.
[ Giggles .]
I'm having a fabulous night.
How you going? - Yeah, much better.
- Keep on showing them who's boss.
Lauren, someone's asking for you.
- Who? - A client.
I told him you weren't available.
NAT: Joke! Room six.
There you go.
Get get 'em, tiger.
[ Laughs .]
[ Growls .]
Hey.
Uh, just before we start, I've got some housekeeping.
- Housekeeping? - Yeah.
You gave me a a really stiff neck last time.
Oh, maybe you've got a bad neck.
[ Sighs .]
I don't.
I do yoga, but I'm not a gymnast and I'm not a blow-up doll.
[ Chuckles .]
Whatever.
Shouldn't the idea be that I'm here too? If I want you to be.
[ Moans .]
Ohhh! [ Groans and Pants .]
Oh! [ Both Grunt .]
Oooh! [ Laughs .]
- [ Grunts .]
- Oh! Oh! You OK? How was that for you, huh? - Do you really care? - Try me.
Do you treat wife like that? My wife doesn't enjoy sex.
I do.
Well, maybe you would enjoy it a whole lot more if you just slow down, take your time and maybe she'd enjoy it too, hmm? Next girl you want to chuck around.
Yes, Mum.
I finally managed to assert myself with this guy and what happens? I end up sounding like my mother.
It's true.
I nag.
"Don't you do that.
" Is that what your character's like? - What do you mean? - Who you are in there.
Oh, I'm me, more or less.
OK come with me.
How does it feel? Good.
It feels good.
- And there? - Mmm, yeah, I love that.
How do I feel? You feel ready for me.
I want your mouth down there.
Later.
There's no hurry.
- There is for me.
- No, slow and gentle.
The end will be worth waiting for.
I don't think I can wait.
- Can you feel that? - Mmm.
That's your pulse.
Come on.
Let's just do it now.
But you are.
This is how it starts.
Just close your eyes and breathe.
Don't move a muscle.
Let me do that.
Where did you learn to talk like that? - Not with Phil.
- Poor man was with the wrong woman.
Oh, don't.
It's not all an act, you know? Now you're confusing me.
This is dangerous work.
You might just find out who you really are.
- ASH: Happy birthday, Mum.
- ALL: Happy birthday.
Thank you.
PHIL: Come on, everybody.
Wendy.
[ Mobile Phone Rings .]
WENDY: The food looks great.
- Thanks.
- PHIL: Hello.
Hi there.
Yeah.
OK, sweetheart.
Be there as soon as I can.
No, we're just eating lunch now.
Sorry about that.
Here we go.
It's the second time she's rung.
Oh, yeah.
Bit of a drama.
Gosh, I hope it's nothing too bad.
PHIL: Now, when we get back from the boat, I thought we might, uh, put some speakers out here and some new ones into the TV as well.
Fantastic.
Get stuck into that 'Sopranos' collection.
Oh, cool.
Katie's too young for 'The Sopranos' and we don't need music out here.
- Give us a break.
- Sorry to be a wet blanket.
How do you know that I watch while you work? I trust you do the right thing.
[ Mobile Phone Rings .]
Carla again.
Hi there.
[ Sighs .]
Gosh, must have broken another fingernail.
- That's not funny.
- Can't get the lid off the leg wax.
[ Both Laugh .]
Cool it, Mum.
It's been, like, 12 months already.
I might bring her over next time.
She feels a bit insecure when she's not invited.
This is all very nice - a night on our own.
Yeah, it is.
Actually, this is a bit of a special night.
I've got something to tell you.
You got the Talgrave contract? You did! Congratulations, Phil, you deserve it.
Actually, it's a little more complicated than that.
I've been having lunch with someone.
Someone I like.
Then it developed into something more.
How much more? Don't say 'dinner'.
We slept together.
I see.
Has it stopped? No.
Do you want it to stop? How long's it been going on? - About two years.
- Oh, fuck Please don't take this personally.
This is all my fault.
- How old is she? - 28.
Oh, 28! [ Sobs .]
[ Sighs .]
For Christ's sakes, Phil! She's got a little girl.
- Yours?! - No.
So do you spend time with her too? What, you've got this whole other life going on? - I'm sorry.
- [ Sobs .]
For Christ's sakes, Phil.
This is such such a cliche! - Let's be civilised.
- No! KATE: I read this survey, right, about casinos.
Every city that's got one has got an increased suicide rate, more bankruptcy Depends what survey you read.
People are so desperate and trapped by gambling, they lock their babies in cars.
Not anymore.
They've got signs up.
Somebody's gambling loss has paid for the food we're eating today.
Oh, give it a rest, Kate.
I bought the food.
Let's just all enjoy Mum's birthday, shall we? - Cheers.
- Cheers! Oh, I've been thinking.
I reckon it's about time we resurfaced the tennis court.
Some of the boys and I were thinking we could probably squeeze in another day a week, maybe Monday-Wednesday, Monday-Thursday.
I'll get back to you.
[ Sobs .]
I'm sorry.
I wish it could be different.
[ Sobs .]
Did she chase you or did you chase her? - That doesn't matter.
- I want to know.
It's not her fault.
You pursued her.
[ Sighs .]
So what's she got? [ Laughs Mirthlessly .]
Apart from being 28, what's she got? You don't want to go there.
I deserve to know.
Must be something, Phil.
You're planning on giving up your family.
Must be something there.
Look, I feel like crap.
This hasn't been easy for me.
I am not talking about you.
I am talking about her.
She's adventurous, alright? What the hell does that mean? She goes skiing? Bungee jumps? Sexually.
We have great sex.
She really likes her body and she likes what I do to her.
Sorry.
I like what you do to me.
Sure.
So what is it? How is it different? Jesus, Lauren - I have a right to know.
- Look, the point is I have a right to know what makes her so great that you'd give up your family.
She fucks me.
I fuck her.
I love it.
And don't tell me that's something that we ever had because we didn't, not like this.
- We can change.
I can change.
- No.
- Too late.
- No, it's not, Phil.
- Lauren, you don't like sex.
- That's not true! The fact is you haven't had an orgasm in years.
- Well, whose fault's that? - Well, guess what, Lauren? Now I know it isn't mine.
[ Gasps .]
KATE: Actually, I'm serious about the casino.
PHIL: Oh, come on, Katie.
I don't think it's very good for Mum.
- It's not a nice place to work.
- Oh, it could be worse, Kate.
- I could be working in a brothel.
- KATE: [ Laughs .]
Yuck! [ Phil Laughs Heartily .]
You're right, you could.
[ Sniggers .]
I hope you guys are looking forward to coming on the boat.
I fould this great new place to moor.
Beautiful spot.
You'll love it.
- He acts as if he still lives here! - Has done for the last 12 months.
What's the bet when her kid gets on his nerves, he comes up here? Mmm, I know.
Do you like having him here all the time? The kids like having him around.
Does pay the mortgage.
Better go and see him off.
- PHIL: out on the boat.
- ASH: I'm staying on dry land.
- PHIL: Put your bag in the car.
- ASH: No! PHIL: Do it now, please.
- I'm staying here, OK? - Get in the car! Hang on.
I thought we were going for the afternoon.
- I have to be back by 6:00.
- You're such a sleaze.
- Get stuffed! - Don't.
- Hey! - Know why he doesn't want to go? - Shut up, you bitch! - LAUREN: That is enough! Rebecca said she'd have sex with him tonight while her parents are out.
Get in the car.
We won't stay overnight.
I'll get you back.
LAUREN: Rebecca is barely 16! So are you! And you, if someone tells you something in confidence, you keep it.
- He's having sex! - I don't care.
He trusted you to keep his secret.
Wouldn't you wanna know if I was having sex? - Are you? - No! - [ Engine Starts .]
- At At least use a condom! Phil, wind down the window.
Tell him to use a condom.
You know, it's funny you mentioned a brothel before.
Oh, really? Why's that? Mmm, actually, it's a little bit embarrassing.
That's why I didn't tell you.
May as well finish this off.
You know last week I went on that Internet date and the guy didn't show.
Yeah, I think so.
Well, I was in the lobby of the hotel for about 20 minutes and this man comes up to me and buys me a drink.
So we have a martini and then he invites me up to his room.
And he's a bit of a spunk, in a distinguished kind of way, so I think, "Hey!" [ Laughs .]
- You are amazing! - New tits.
Anyway.
So we get into his room he pours me a drink, himself a drink, then You're not gonna believe this.
He wanted to know if I'd prefer a credit card or cash.
Can you believe it?! He thought I was a callgirl! - [ Scoffs .]
- [ Laughs .]
- What did you say? - I [ Splutters .]
I ran! That's what I said.
What do you mean, what did I say? It's amazing.
It must be a lot more common than we think.
Hang on, let me get this straight.
If he hadn't offered you money, you would've done it.
Probably.
But because he does offer you money, you don't? - Of course.
- How "of course"? It's the same act, only now you're getting paid.
But then I'm a hooker.
Well, what are you when you jump into bed with someone after 15 minutes? - Uh [ Splutters .]
lucky? - Oh! [ Laughs .]
Come on! There's a big difference.
Is there? I can't see it.
It's an equal relationship.
Look, two people meet, they fuck, they decide - You think that's equal? - Sure! He's picked you up, he's decided if you'll stay, he'll decide if he sees you again.
At least if he's paying, you get something out of it.
[ Laughs .]
I would've got something out of it.
- I would've been laid.
- [ Laughs .]
And the big difference is I would've been in control.
Oh, you don't think prostitutes are in control? - They're bodies for hire.
- I'm not sure that's how it goes.
I am.
And don't you be such a prude about sex with strangers.
Maybe that's what you need - just go out and fuck someone.
Break the drought.
Gee, you were hot.
I knew you would be.
Doesn't get any better than this.
What do you think of my chest wax? [ Train Whistle Blows on TV .]
[ Sighs .]
[ Sighs .]
[ Tearful Breathing .]
LAUREN: Ash, it's time.
[ Quiet Sobbing .]
[ Knocks .]
Ash? Are you OK? Just go away.
Ash, I'm coming in.
Ash, are you alright? - [ Sniffs .]
I'm fine.
- You don't sound fine.
I've got a headache.
How was it out on the boat? Did you get back for Rebecca on time? [ Sighs .]
Come on, Ash, give me a break.
[ Sighs Nervously .]
I don't know how to ask, or even if I should.
Did you dad talk to you? Just go away, please.
- Ash, you have to wear a condom.
- Fuck! - Don't wanna talk about it.
- Even if she's on the pill.
I couldn't do it.
OK? What? You mean you couldn't get an erection? [ Sighs .]
Mum! What? She didn't want to do it? You came before anything happened? - Shit.
- Ash.
It's just because you like her.
[ Sighs .]
There's so much expection.
Look, it's pretty normal.
Look, you might be thinking that this is a permanent condition, but it's not.
Look one thing you could do is try bringing yourself almost to the point of no return and waiting a while and then starting again.
So when you're with her, you can tell her when you're getting close and then you can stop and try doing something else.
How do you know this? Did Dad have the same problem? How about some breakfast? You want muesli or eggs? Both? [ Sighs .]
[ Gulls Cry .]
[ Immobiliser Blips .]
Hey.
Oh, my God! - You look sensational.
- Thanks.
[ Sighs .]
So we leave our troubles at the front door.
HEATHER: So how are you finding things on our side? Anybody ever told you about the breathing thing with clients? No.
Well, right from the moment you meet them, if they're breathing fast, you do slow, you do And match the tone of voice they're using.
And eye contact.
Clients love eye contact.
OK.
Thanks.
Hey what do you think she'd make tonight? Oh, about the same as a QC for a day's work, thank you.
[ Gasps .]
Guess she figured out the breathing thing.
Hey, guys.
Oh, there's a new lingerie shop opened up in Collins Street so I got you a sample.
- Thanks! - It's gorgeous stuff.
And they're happy to do discounts for regular customers.
Love that.
Anyway, I might see you at the bar for a drink later.
- LAUREN: Yeah, sure.
- Have a good one.
LAUREN: You too! - Hey.
- Hey! - Listen, I, um - [ Mobile Phone Rings .]
sorry about the phone call the other day.
- I, um - Oh.
Shh.
[ Speaks Japanese .]
[ Continues Speaking Japanese .]
How's Lauren going? Well, Chloe's stuck her neck out for her.
Maybe she knows something we don't.
Oh, Chloe's usually on the money.
Well, hopefully she'll stick at it.
Look, if she's not working out, you let me know.
Will you give her some of your special tips now, will you, Dad? So, like what could we get for that much? - No, no, I couldn't! I can't.
- [ Giggles .]
I'm sorry.
There are certain things I cannot do.
I couldn't.
[Laughs.]
What do you reckon might happen if you found out you could? Come on.
[ Quirky, Percussive Music Plays .]
[ Mobile Phone Rings .]
Hey, Ash.
Hi.
I just wanted to tell you it went really well with Rebecca.
Oh, good.
Good.
Thanks for letting me know.
I did what you said.
Oh, you probably would've figured it out for yourself, but I'm glad I could help.
Thanks, Mum.
Hey, Ash, treat Rebecca well, OK? Yeah, I will.
We're in love.
See you! [ Laughs .]
See you.
Yes, yes, of course.
She's right here.
I'll ask her.
Do you prefer Billy or Moet champagne? Who, me? Look, maybe you don't relise this, but the clients watch you, the classy guys especially.
I don't think so.
Have it your way.
So what do I say about the champagne? Thank you, Hank.
I booked you for an extra half hour.
I hope that's OK.
Sure.
You got me thinking.
A lot.
In fact, I haven't stopped thinking about what you said.
And I wanted another chance.
W-what are you doing? - If I stay - Stay.
you're gonna have to do a lot better than last time.
[ Sighs Blissfully .]
Oh! Oh! [ Pants and Moans .]
[ Cried Out .]
[ Pants .]
[ Sighs .]
[ Inhales Deeply .]
Mmm.
That was you coming, right? Or were you faking it? Well, I'm no liar.
I should tell you I am.
My wife left a long time ago and I don't have any kids.
That's something I do when I get nervous - try to be better than everyone else.
[ Laughs Mirthlessly .]
I'll take that as a compliment.
- [ Chuckles .]
- [ Giggles .]
[ Sighs .]
When can I see you again? You look very happy with yourself.
Is it normal to with a client? [ Laughs .]
What - use sign language? - No! - [ All Laugh .]
I think she means she experienced some pleasure.
- [ All Gasp .]
- HEATHER: Oh, yeah.
But not just mere pleasure, but - BOTH: Pleasure! - [ Giggles .]
- Stop it.
- [ Laughs .]
It's what's known in the trade as a bonus and we do love a bonus.
Yeah.
When was the last time you - Honestly? - Yeah, honestly.
- LAUREN: I've forgotten.
- [ All Gasp .]
Oh! Where's the P.
A.
? We've got to make an announcement! [ All Laugh .]
ALL: Cheers.
TIPPI: Oh, speaking of, the Portuguese guy - HEATHER: Mmm - the one she gave away.
- TIPPI: Yes, the one she gave away.
[ Conversation Fades .]
[ Door Closes .]
That should do it.
Oh, I've got a guy coming around about the tennis court.
He's gonna have a look, give us a quote.
Don't imagine there'll be much change out of five grand.
If that's the case, I might think about doing it myself.
- I've got something for you.
- What's this? It's an agreement between us.
Not if I haven't agreed to it.
I'm paying half the mortgage each month.
Why? The house is half yours anyway.
Because I want to.
It will make me feel better.
It's a joint asset.
I'm going to pay half the debt.
- Doesn't make sense.
- It does to me.
And you know how I mostly seem OK about you being here? - Yeah.
- Well, I don't feel good about it.
In fact, I want to change the locks.
[ Laughs .]
[ Sweetly .]
No, I'm serious.
Stop hanging around here.
Now, if you want to pick up the kids, you phone first.
- Oh, these things work out.
- You're not listening.
Phil, you have a home and it's not here.
And if I want the tennis court resurfaced, I'll get it done myself.
Jeez, you definitely need that massage.
Phil fuck off out of my life.
And a kilo of turkey sausages, thanks, Paul.
Kilo of turkey sausages, it is.
We like a lady who knows what she wants.
[ Scale Beeps .]
Anything else I can do for you? I think I'm pretty right.
For now.