Playing for Keeps (2018) s01e05 Episode Script
Episode 5
1 Hey, Jess, uh, where's his blankie? Your mum's here.
It should be in his bag.
So how did Mr Davies - end up in the water? - We had an argument.
You're a gutless prick like you've always been! Rusty knows about us.
Called it quits with Lauren today.
- We decided together to open this marriage - We did.
and you've made a unilateral decision to close it.
I don't wanna stop.
Nate Oh, god, I missed you.
I missed you, too.
They told me to go to ground when Jessie was being slammed by the media.
She means more to me than I could ever explain.
I'm not having an affair with Jessie Davies, or any other woman because I'm gay.
My friends are the reason that I'm never sober Young and I'm broke and I live on a sofa When it gets hard, yeah we get drunk again We get wild, we let down Yeah we're foolish and scared We run and we jump when we feel unprepared - But I got your back if you make a mistake, - Mmm.
Wake up.
If you make a mistake Come on sugar, don't you leave early If you wake up, I'll do all the work.
I'm tired of counting myself back to sleep Come on sugar, don't you leave early I'm tired of counting myself back to sleep Baby, let's get, let's get crazy And lose track of time Why we always got to fret about it? There's nothing to regret about it Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah.
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah.
There's nothing to regret about it You running away? - Come on sugar, don't you leave early - I didn't want to wake you.
- (SCOFFS) - There's nothing to regret about it (SIGHS AND GROANS) - (CHUCKLES) - (INHALES) (EXHALES) Hey Come on sugar, don't you leave early I wanted to thank you.
What for? Agreeing to close the door again.
Ah.
I know it's a lot to ask.
I do have a bit of a thing I have to deal with first.
Post-Adam situation.
Right.
I had no idea.
Ah, it's nothing.
I'll deal with it.
There's nothing to regret about it.
- Why don't you just cancel? - (SIGHS) Because I've already slept through the appropriate cancellation window, and she's probably already on her way by now, and I gotta go to school, anyway.
It'll be fine.
And whose idea was it to have breakfast in the first place? Yours or Tahlia's? I've got nothing.
No memory.
It was probably me.
Although, we basically went toe to toe.
She was pretty messy.
How do you look that good? I took my make-up off before I went to bed.
Nah, there's gotta be more to it than that.
Why? What happened to you? (INHALES) So, I got home and I - Dan, look at me.
- Mm.
- Take them off.
- (CHUCKLES) (ALARM BEEPS) - Ow! My God! Make that stop! - (KNOCK ON DOOR) Paige, open the door.
Door.
Door, door.
Open the door.
That was quick! Um it's in there.
I lost track of the sausages.
We're from ASADA.
We're here to spot-test Daniel Fletcher.
(CHUCKLES) On the bright side, an ASADA raid means that he's smashing it.
- They only ever bother with the top players.
- Good to know.
(LAUGHS) - You want more coffee? - Ah, no, no, I've gotta get going.
You spent all last night bragging that you didn't have to work today.
Oh, I'm not teaching.
I just wanna do the right thing, get on the right foot re that Yasmin situation.
Yeah, you better get ahead of that one.
She was sneaky.
Oh, no-no-no.
Don't worry, I I got the bill.
And when you win whatever prize you get for teaching - you can pay me back.
- There are no prizes for teaching.
Are there any incentives? Not really.
Just shaping the minds of our future generations.
You know, you and I really have a lot more in common than I first thought.
Hm! (DOOR OPENS) (DOOR CLOSES) - (SIGHS) - Hey where have you been? I thought you were supposed to be sleeping in.
Is that what I think it is? Uh, dunno.
Do you think it's coffee and pastries? - Think it might be.
- (CHUCKLES) (SIGHS) - Oh! - (SIGHS) - (SIGHS) - What else you got in there? Well, um apparently this has the technology to relieve backaches, swelling feet, and reflux.
- Right.
- (CHUCKLES) These were made ethically in Nepal - and were blessed by a gang of monks.
- A gang of monks.
- Is that the collective term for monks? - Yeah, it is.
And this guy (HUSHED) is for you.
(CHUCKLES) Mm.
You two get the royal treatment for the next six months.
And what happens after that? Well, you go back to standard rations and 12-hour days waiting on me hand and foot.
What are you doing now? You got some sort of - massage treatment, or? - Oh, no, no, no.
I am preparing to launch my new men's fragrance line.
Connor by Tahlia.
Is there a big market for that sort of thing? Oh, huge.
It really is the only upside to all the ladies out there - fantasising about our men.
Thank you.
- Would they still if they really got to know them? Probably not as many.
But my point is, do not shy away from a potential cash return.
I mean, if it brightens up someone's day to think they know what Connor smells like or, even better, helps them imagine that their man smells like Connor it's almost a public service.
- Is it, though? - Totally! And if you didn't go and delete all your socials, you too could be making the world a better place.
You're smart and fresh.
You should be working out how to play to your strengths.
Find your brand and make some extra money.
I'm gonna stick with a definite no.
Some of the boys got a visit from ASADA last night.
Ooh, lucky you're not playing well.
You you would be if you weren't injured.
Yeah.
I've gotta tell someone about the pills I gave Jack.
Who? Jessie or Brian? You know, I gotta do something.
What? - I'm not sure.
- No, it was my fault.
You know? If I hadn't given it to him You said it was months ago.
Yeah, and what's that gotta do with anything? I'm not sure what telling Jessie will achieve.
Might make me feel better.
I just can't sit on this.
Maybe talk to Brian.
Yeah, well I - Ooh! - We are going to the market.
The children and I are making macarons.
Also, you both asked me to remind you that I will be taking personal time this weekend.
- Sorry, did we know that? - BOTH: Yes.
Well, um.
Sorry, you approved this? - You both did.
- So did you! - You were a bit, uh tired.
- Oh.
Um.
So, how long will you be gone? A few days.
Would you like anything in particular from the market? Wait! - Um - Aside from coffee.
Ooh, what are those little, uh, cookie things that you got last time? - The maple shortbread.
- Oh, my God.
Yes.
- Oh, they were so good.
(CHUCKLES) - They were they were amazing.
Let's go! Why would you give her time off?! I gotta pick up JJ from the babysitter.
- Hey - Mm? (SIGHS) I wanna look after you, Jess.
- And JJ.
- Mm.
All three of you.
And it'd be a lot easier to do that if we were in the same city.
So, move back.
You know I can't till I finish my fellowship.
And I don't wanna wait another four months.
- Me either.
- Then come to Queensland with me.
Uh (EXHALES) You look terrified.
No, um but I dunno if we can.
- Our whole world is here.
- I know.
But if you made - sunny Far North Queensland your home - (CHUCKLES) our home all this media stuff could just disappear.
- (KNOCK ON DOOR) - - Hey.
- LAUREN: Good morning.
So, I can't get a hold of Rusty and he wasn't at home when ASADA popped in at 3:00am.
That's probably not a bad thing.
God knows what they would've found.
- How are you? - I'm OK.
- You? - Not good.
(KNOCK ON DOOR) - Hey, sorry to interrupt.
- It's alright, mate.
- I can come back.
- No.
Actually, I've got a meeting.
- Do you need something? - I was actually after Brian.
Perfect.
He's all yours.
What's happening? A few months ago when I popped my shoulder I was taking oxycodone and I gave a couple to Jack.
And some of Maddy's Xanax.
Rusty told me they were both found in Jack's body when he died.
So, now I just wanna get it out there, own up to it and face the consequences.
What consequences? I don't know.
I fucked up and I made the wrong call.
Mate, there's nothing any one of us could have done.
Look, if you wanna tell the police or anyone else, that's your choice but it's not gonna change anything.
And blaming yourself is not gonna help either.
(PHONE RINGS) - I've gotta take this, mate.
Sorry.
- Yeah.
- We'll talk again.
- Yeah.
Andrew.
(PHONE RINGS) (DOORBELL CHIMES) I haven't been answering your calls for a reason.
CONNOR: Yep, Kath, it's fine.
It's just that Yeah, OK.
It doesn't matter why, the calls have to stop.
- OK, but I - Connor, please, just don't call again.
Emergency meeting.
You were trying to tell me you were at my front door? - Again.
- OK, you and I need to have a chat about what happened in the car.
Well, maybe you should stop hanging up on my calls.
- Andrew.
- Kath.
- Hey, babe.
- Hey.
Neil Murray's been in touch.
Pretty pleased with himself, little prick.
Reckons Rusty came out to him this morning.
Apparently, he's gay.
Connor, you're telling me you had no clue? No.
I He slept with so many women.
- I had no idea.
- What I want to know is, why he would pull a stunt like this without going through us.
KATH: Andrew, it's not a stunt.
It's a personal statement.
(SCOFFS) He obviously wanted to do it alone.
God forbid he lets us manage it.
Maybe he didn't wanna be managed.
He has shown no regard for this club's reputation.
Now that prick's not answering calls! Why is that? Well, he had something to say to the media.
Something he felt he couldn't say to us.
- Is it worth calling Neil? - No point.
He's going to run this story with or without a club statement.
Why don't we make a joint statement with Rusty? Show a united front? - Assuming he feels up to it.
- He started this shit-storm.
He's the one that needs to clean it up.
- (SIGHS) - He needs our support.
Yeah, obviously he's dealing with a lot.
But we're finally starting to build some momentum, - we don't need any distractions now.
- And that's exactly what this is.
Thank God he's not playing this week.
Are you serious? How do you think that would look? The media would have a field day.
"Jets Drops Champion Because He's Gay.
" - That's not what this is! - That's what it's gonna look like.
I do not negotiate with terrorists.
Oh, he's not a terrorist, Andrew! He's scared.
And right now he's not talking to anyone.
I need him.
You can't have him.
You hired me to get this club a flag.
I'm telling you I can't do it without Rusty.
(SNIFFS) Fine.
Fine.
KATH: He will kill you if he finds out.
I know.
For the sake of your fiancé, your career, my marriage, and the world order at large, this has to be the last time you or I discuss what happened between us in any way, shape or form.
Please tell me you understand.
Is it that easy for you? Nothing about this is easy, but there's no alternative.
I understand.
I'll let you know if I have any luck tracking down Rusty.
Yeah.
Thanks, mate.
I'll see ya back at the club.
See you there.
(KNOCKS) Toni, Jim, hi.
Got a minute? Close the door.
Take a seat.
I'm glad Yasmin's been to see you.
Did you film Yasmin on your phone? Yeah, I caught her in quite the compromising position last night.
Did you or did you not film Yasmin? I did.
No, only only because she started filming me first.
You're aware that your position here is entirely contingent on your adherence to school policy? - Of course.
- Obviously, filming a student without permission is unacceptable.
Well, I would never do anything um, untoward with it No, I take this all very seriously.
So much so that I have no online identity, whatsoever.
Well, that's no longer relevant.
We are unable to offer you any more work.
I understand my actions were inappropriate.
Uh, yeah, of course, I-I read the school policy but I honestly thought I was doing the right thing.
- If there's any way I can redeem myself - I'm afraid not.
Unfortunately, our hands are tied.
Any other questions? Anything from you, Toni? Not really, just very disappointed.
- (BELL RINGS) - OK.
PAIGE: I made such a rookie mistake.
I just crashed and burned at the only thing I've ever wanted to do.
Most of my life I thought I was a teacher.
Turns out I have absolutely no idea who I am.
You you are an incredibly charming math nerd.
And an expert beer drinker.
I'm Daniel Fletcher's girlfriend.
You are so much more than that.
Yeah, not to anyone around here.
Well, I reckon you could do anything you set your mind to.
You should be out there changing the world.
My friend Tahlia wants me to, um, set up my own social media brand.
- You can do that in your sleep.
- (CHUCKLES) Yeah, but why would I want to? I mean, just the word brand terrifies me.
I still think I don't really know what it means.
Yeah, I think it has something to do with fame and money and getting free stuff.
I mean, not for me, obviously because you need actual followers for that.
- I don't have any followers either.
- Well, I'd follow you.
And, you know, I mean, so would my dog, Patricia, who, um, who sadly has more followers than I do.
(LAUGHS) Hey.
Why are you wearing an apron? 'Cause I know it's your favourite.
It's my second favourite.
Why are you wearing it? - Which one do you like more? - That that one with the butcher stripes.
- Oh.
- What's going on? Well, I saw the panic in your eyes about Joanna leaving and I wanted to cheer you up.
So, I fed and watered the kids.
- Ah.
- Mm.
How'd you go with Brian? Well, he said it wasn't my fault.
Yeah, because it's not.
He doesn't know that.
- Neither do you.
- Yes, I do.
And deep down you know it, too.
(CHILDREN GIGGLE) Mm.
The kids are watching cartoons.
And you're wearing my second favourite apron.
(PHONE RINGS) - Mm-mm.
No-no-no-no.
- Oh, I'm so sorry.
I've been trying to get hold of this douchebag.
Hi, Marcus.
It is very difficult with the time-zones.
Yes, go ahead.
Do you reckon we've got anything to worry about? - What do you mean? - Like, what else did Rusty say to Neil? I think he's got bigger things on his mind right now.
I'd like to be perfectly clear that everyone here at the Southern Jets Football Club supports Rusty O'Reilly and his decision to come out today.
This is just the beginning of a very important conversation.
Hopefully, one that inspires people to be themselves and be a part of our community.
Uh, Russ is an invaluable part of the team, he is a champion of the game, and he's a great mate.
As far as myself and the rest of the boys are concerned, his personal life doesn't change that.
I would just like to say on behalf of all our members, and sponsors how proud we are of Russell.
And we hope his courage will make our great game an even more inclusive place for everyone.
- Thanks.
- Thanks for coming, everyone.
- (INDISTINCT CHATTER) - Why isn't Rusty here? He's taking some time out to be with family and friends.
- Why'd he choose to come out now? - You'd have to ask him that.
We're just here to deal with the fallout.
- And what is the fallout? - Uh cubicles in the showers for a start.
(GASPS) What? It was a joke.
Strike that last comment, boys.
Yeah? - Mucking around.
- WOMAN: Mr MacLeish! OK, guys.
Thanks for coming, guys.
We'll call it there.
Mr MacLeish, can we just ask? PAIGE: Social media's going off chops.
Everyone's posting about Rusty.
I mean, mostly supportive but, f some are really awful.
They're all just wankers with too much time on their hands.
Not all of them.
They're your words.
- That's a direct quote from you.
- Yeah, OK.
I did say that and I'm pretty sure you agreed with me at the time.
Yeah, that's 'cause you were right.
And I'm right now.
This situation's a little more complex than that.
No, it's not.
Most of these people are just trying to show their support.
Yeah, but who asked them to? Why are they weighing in at all? They don't know him.
I've seen him every day for the last two months, I feel like I hardly know him.
He's just a bloke trying to play footy and live his life.
"Jack knew Rusty was gay.
That's why he hated him.
" Ah, people are turds.
- Yeah - On so many levels.
It's the same idiots mouthing off.
You know? No idea what they're saying, or or what it does to us.
Jack wasn't a homophobe.
You know who he was.
You don't need to question that because of some small-minded troll.
Mm.
You know, it's not going away.
I think I need to tell Jess about the drugs.
You know, Brian says it won't make a difference but I think she needs to know.
I'm not supposed to tell you this Oh, well, we both know you're gonna say it.
(SIGHS) she's pregnant.
(SCOFFS) (STAMMERS) How how long has she known? Not very long.
She didn't even tell me.
I only found out because I saw the test in her rubbish bin.
Oh, shit.
She's OK, but I don't think she needs anything else to worry about right now.
- Do you? - No.
(PANTS) - Where have you been? - Take a guess.
You're supposed to be learning your lines.
- It's one line.
- What is it? - I'm not saying it.
- It's 'cause you don't know it.
No, it's 'cause I'm refusing to say it.
(CHUCKLES) I saw the statement on TV.
You spoke beautifully.
And you looked very handsome.
Gotta say, I'm not surprised about Rusty.
- Really? - He's never hit on me.
Not once.
I've never even caught him having a sneaky perv.
OK.
You know what that means.
Felzen, Wyatt, Giovanni, all gay.
Because they didn't hit on you? Just mathematically, there must be hundreds.
RADIO HOST: It seems everyone has an opinion on this.
We've got Sandy on the line.
MAN: I think Andrew MacLeish's slip about getting cubicles in the shower says it all.
And what is that, specifically? It's just that closed mentality, isn't it? You know, who wants to deal with that? Clearly, O'Reilly wanted to deal with it or he wouldn't have come out.
JESSIE: Why didn't you talk to me first? Because I knew you wouldn't want me to do it.
No, I wouldn't want you to do it for me.
I was sick of watching you get beaten up by the press.
Russ, none of this has ever been about me.
Well, maybe I just wanted 'em off your back for a minute.
Maybe I needed an excuse.
I was always gonna do it sooner or later.
Thank you.
But you didn't have to disappear like that.
- You scared a lot of people.
- Yeah, well the media's camped out at my house.
Stay here.
You know the whole point's to prove that we're not shagging.
As if I'd shag you.
- Oh.
- (CHUCKLES) - Well, I mean, you are only human.
- Ah, you're such a knob.
(CHUCKLES) (SNORES) Hey, did I tell you that it's my turn to host the girls this afternoon? - You did not.
- Oh.
You should take the kids out.
Why? Because I shouldn't have told you about the baby and you cannot be trusted not to blurt.
Mm, yeah.
(SIGHS) - What? - Miss Joanna.
- I know.
- Mmm.
- Do you think she's missing us? - (LAUGHS) Nope.
(KNOCK ON DOOR) Ah! Who's at the door?! OK, OK.
Stand back, stand back! Good.
(GASPS) - Hey, hey, buddy! How you going? - (JJ EXCLAIMS EXCITEDLY) How are things? I've got something for ya.
Oh, you like that guy, do ya? - Oh! - Alright, let's go play with him then.
- (CHUCKLES) - He's got plenty of toys.
(JJ BABBLES) And who are you supposed to be? Ah.
G'day, Rusty.
Nate.
Um, who wants coffee? - Yeah.
Yeah, I'll take one.
- Yeah? Did you know? - About what? - Rusty.
I had no idea.
Yeah, I thought you might.
- So, why didn't you tell me? - Wasn't my place.
It's never stopped you before.
This was different.
- How? - I don't know.
OK, so, who should I ask? - What do you want from me, Kath? - I want the truth, Brian.
I gave him my word.
I was worried about him and I didn't wanna risk it.
- Risk what? - Betraying his trust.
Are you fucking kidding me? We tell each other everything.
Not this time.
You're seriously gonna walk away from this conversation? Looks like it.
- Sorry.
Yeah? - I'm freaking myself out.
- Why? - I feel so exposed.
You're in head to toe fabric.
I have stood on real snow-capped mountains with 90% less coverage than you.
No, not my outfit.
Just myself.
I didn't think I'd find the comments so confronting.
What are you talking about? Most of them are loving you.
And the hardest part is to get to the first thousand - and you're almost there.
- That's not why I did it.
- I did it to support Rusty.
- (SIGHS) I gotta go.
Connor's being a baby.
CONNOR: What am I even looking at? OK, this is a vision board.
It's really about the emotion, more than anything.
That doesn't help me at all.
You've gotta be kidding me.
You you're not doing that to my hair.
Nothing is permanent, babe.
OK.
You know what? Let me walk you through it all.
(SIGHS) OK.
We have options for everything.
That is not happening.
No.
- This.
- That is even worse! OK.
- Forget these.
- (SIGHS) - Thank you.
- And consider this a very low-key temporary tattoo.
- You know what it says? - I don't care.
Connor by Tahlia.
Why don't you just get a branding iron and burn it into my forehead? OK, let's slow it down a bit and let's try and pinpoint the bits that are really making you feel uncomfortable.
All of the bits! I'm not down with the vision board - or the branding.
- (SIGHS) Babe is this about Rusty? - What? - Are you scared that people are gonna think you're gay if you wear those leather pants? - No! - 'Cause if you are, babe, - I hate to tell ya but it's pretty homophobic.
- I'm not homophobic.
- And don't say you have gay friends.
Who?! - I have gay friends.
Rusty.
Come on, babe.
You can do this.
Look at my face.
If you really don't wanna be here, just say it.
I don't wanna be here.
I was bluffing! RADIO HOST: Footy fans have been divided about Rusty O'Reilly's coming out.
Here to weigh in, Simone from Seymour.
WOMAN: Rickards is playing him this weekend.
Is that the right call, Simone? Of course it is! We finally string some wins together.
- We need him! - (PHONE RINGS) - RADIO: Well, that's debatable, the - Hey, mate, can you turn that down? .
.
Jets still have a few options - Hey.
- You on your way to the airport? I am and I'll be stepping off the plane to a sunny 32 degrees.
- Is that right? - You might miss the rain.
Yeah, I'm pretty sure it rains up north.
Like torrential rain and floods.
- No, don't think so.
- Yeah, they have an official wet season.
I haven't heard that.
(CHUCKLES) OK, so, is this part of your sales pitch? Hell no.
I'm gonna be honing that night and day till I get back.
There'll be a PowerPoint presentation with soundtrack, possibly some backup dancers, chocolate snacks.
(LAUGHS) Right, you're really pulling out the big guns then? Well, it's the biggest pitch of my life so, yeah.
Alright, so what are we up to? Followers, numbers, how many? I don't know.
I haven't checked since I was on the phone with you.
- What?! - Where are we at? Paige went a little bit viral this afternoon.
- Did you? - What'd you do? - Nothing.
- No, no, not nothing.
She put up a photo about Rusty and she's completely exploded.
- Oh.
- She's up to 8,000 followers.
- What was the hashtag? - Just "I stand with Rusty.
" Oh, that is what we should all be doing.
- Yes.
- To Rusty! - To Rusty.
- To Rusty.
- Yeah - To Rusty.
Mmm.
I just don't understand why he did it now.
- Yeah, why not sooner? - Or later? He did it for me.
Because I'm pregnant.
- What?! - (SHOCKED LAUGHTER) Ladies Hi, Trav.
Ah, I didn't hear anything, in case you're wondering.
Ah, 'cause of the surround-sound in the cinema.
- I'm pregnant.
- It's - What?! - You told him! I fell over yesterday.
Come here.
Congratulations, baby.
Your face isn't even fat.
- That'll come.
- No-no-no, it was fat straight away with JJ.
- How do you feel? - Terrified hungry, tired.
Course you are.
Now, you're not alone.
I know Jack's not here, but we are.
Hey.
I just remembered, bought two of these.
- And the kids and I, we're into the other one, so - Yep.
Trav's already nominated himself godfather.
- Ah.
- There are no other nominations.
That's my gig and I'm gonna take it seriously.
I'm not gonna give that one sugar.
- He will.
- I know.
- BRIAN: It's a huge game for us, boys.
- (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 'Cause here is where we can own this mob.
Alright, quick hands, out of the packs.
Use your speed, use your skill.
I want 22 blokes turning up tomorrow ready to play.
- You got it? - Hands, hands, hands! Yep! (CHATTER STOPS ABRUPTLY) You're late.
Let's go, boys! Come on, boys! ANDREW: Hey.
- See you tomorrow, son.
- Goodnight.
(CLEARS THROAT) (CLICKS MOUTH) (INHALES DEEPLY) You're still part of this team.
And you should've had the balls to stand shoulder to shoulder with your coach and captain when they were forced to make a statement to defend you.
Yeah, I didn't ask anyone to defend me.
(SCOFFS) (INHALES) Yes, you did.
When you dropped your little bomb, fell off the face of the earth - (SCOFFS) - .
.
what'd you think was gonna happen? Huh? You made the choice and you should've been there to defend it.
I'll explain myself on the field.
(SCOFFS) If it was up to me you'd be out on your arse, son.
BRIAN: (QUIETLY IN BACKGROUND) Let's just see how you pull up tomorrow.
PLAYER: (QUIETLY IN BACKGROUND) Alright, thank you.
See ya.
The only reason you're playing this week is because of this man's faith in you.
He stuck his neck out for you.
Don't mistake this for forgiveness.
Still got a lot of ground to make up.
There will be consequences, but not this week.
Yep.
Can't punish the gay boy for coming out this week, right? (CHUCKLES QUIETLY) (SCOFFS) - Go behind him.
Yeah.
- Yeah.
Mate, you know how much I wanna be there for you and JJ.
- Yeah, of course I do.
- No, just let me I just wanna say, officially, that I will do everything I can to make sure this kid knows who he was.
You're a good mate, Trav.
(GAME CONSOLE BEEPS) I gave Jack Xanax and oxycodone.
(SIGHS) You know, it was a while ago I know.
He told me.
(CHUCKLES) (HUSHED) Course he did.
I just wanted to help him.
I know you did.
OK? He had dabbled before.
It got a lot worse after the Grand Final, but you were not the first one to give him those pills.
I wanted your face.
I know that sounds weird but it's true.
I mean, it's Connor by Tahlia.
I didn't even consider anyone else's face for it.
But I really underestimated how uncomfortable it would make you and I'm sorry.
Thank you.
But I did tell you specifically, - a number of times.
- Don't ruin it, there's more.
I called the agency and I sold them on a brooding, abstract silhouette instead and you're off the hook.
- Seriously? - Mm-hmm.
I can't make you do anything that makes you that uncomfortable in public.
(GROANS) Three little words dress-up drawer.
You don't have to answer now.
You still haven't liked my post.
Yeah, that's 'cause I don't like it.
Well, a lot of other people do.
Yeah, well, congratulations, Paige.
- Are you shitty with me? - Not really.
What about? - I don't know.
- What? Well, since when do you give a shit about social media? Since since I realised it could be used for actual good - and not just evil.
- Oh Yeah, I freaked out about it too.
I st I still I still feel kinda weird.
It's just it's so it's not you.
How do you know what's me when I don't even know? - You asked what I thought.
- Go ahead.
Well, I'm not into you hijacking my teammate's personal shit so that you can get strangers to follow you online.
Is that what you think I'm doing? I don't know what you're doing.
Oh, my God.
- What? - You're embarrassed by me.
Oh, for fuck's sake, Paige.
I've got a massive game tomorrow, alright? Just I've gotta get some sleep.
Wait, was that a fight? I-I can't go to sleep if that was a fight.
Talk about it in the morning.
Rusty did come out to me.
Last year.
(SIGHS) He wanted to tell everyone himself.
He didn't go through with it.
Did he say why? Wasn't my place to push him.
I'm sorry I didn't tell ya.
Is there anything else you haven't told me? Not off the top of my head, no.
Anything you haven't told me? Nuh.
I appreciate the apology.
You sorted out that post-Adam situation? Yeah.
I believe I have.
(SIGHING) Anyway.
- (KNOCK ON DOOR) - (KID GIGGLES) Oh, thank God! Joanna, Joanna, Joanna! - Oh, we've missed you so much! - (KIDS GIGGLING) I've missed you more than the others.
Come inside.
Tell me, how was your trip? - Did you have fun? - I'm not staying.
- What? - I met someone.
- Who? - A man.
Hey, w-w-whoa-whoa-whoa.
What's, ah, what's going on here? - Joanna met a man.
- I have fallen very deeply in love.
Wait, you've only just met.
You've only been gone 48 hours.
The attraction was instantaneous.
Love at first sight, uh? Maybe sometimes with these big life decisions it's better to take things a little more slowly.
I'm just here to collect my things.
Hey, w-whoa-whoa-whoa.
- Don't you have to give us notice first? - No! No.
No, she's got it written into her contracts that she can leave at any time.
- Is this a money thing? - It's not a money thing.
Do you want a snack? Is there anything that I can say or do that will help you change your mind? - Anything at all? - No.
Please do not make a scene in front of the children.
When is she coming back? She's not, mate.
Come on.
Dan, you're gonna be late! (PHONE RINGS) (EXHALES) Good luck.
- Thanks, babe.
- I'll see you there.
It's a one-way street with an open end And you never know what lies ahead But I always knew that this was it The signs were lit, oh, I always knew I'm gonna hit the ground running, hit the ground running Only waited for the marching drums I'll be ready when the moment comes I'm gonna hit the ground running, hit the ground running Only waited for the marching drums I'll be ready when the moment comes I'm on overdrive, gonna play offence And I won't look back, there'll be no regrets I'll keep my head up, even if I'm fed up 'Cause I'm getting closer Oh, I know, oh, I know I'm gonna hit the ground running, hit the ground running Only waited for the marching drums I'll be ready when the moment comes I'm gonna hit the ground running, hit the ground running Only waited for the marching drums I'll be ready when the moment comes - The ground running - - (CHEERS) - Only waited for the marching drums - - I'll be ready when the moment comes It's a one-way street with an open end - And you never know - Russ What lies ahead.
- (CHEERING) - .
.
come on, mate.
Let's go.
But I always knew that this was it The signs were lit, oh, I always knew I'm gonna hit the ground running, hit the ground running Only waited for the marching drums - I'll be ready when the moment comes, oh.
- (CHEERING) (SCOFFS) You met with a troll? No, well, she could've been a reporter.
- She doesn't even know who you are.
- Paige, she would have no idea who you were if you weren't my girlfriend.
Travis Cochrane, you think you're the only one suffering from our lack of sexy time? I am considering getting the bus to work, solely for the vibrations.
But I am handling it! - KATH: Bloody paps.
- JESS: You're kidding me.
He's threatened to sell them unless we pay him out I'll get Brian to make a statement about how the Southern Jets - plan to support you.
- No, I don't think that's a good idea.
We have to tell the truth eventually, otherwise people are gonna assume it's Jack's baby.
We're gonna start inside with a cocktail set-up, we'll then move into the garden for an outdoor reception.
If this is our engagement, how big's the wedding gonna be? - Big.
- I need to tell her.
- It would ruin your career.
- I don't care! - All I can think about is you.
- Don't you threaten me!
It should be in his bag.
So how did Mr Davies - end up in the water? - We had an argument.
You're a gutless prick like you've always been! Rusty knows about us.
Called it quits with Lauren today.
- We decided together to open this marriage - We did.
and you've made a unilateral decision to close it.
I don't wanna stop.
Nate Oh, god, I missed you.
I missed you, too.
They told me to go to ground when Jessie was being slammed by the media.
She means more to me than I could ever explain.
I'm not having an affair with Jessie Davies, or any other woman because I'm gay.
My friends are the reason that I'm never sober Young and I'm broke and I live on a sofa When it gets hard, yeah we get drunk again We get wild, we let down Yeah we're foolish and scared We run and we jump when we feel unprepared - But I got your back if you make a mistake, - Mmm.
Wake up.
If you make a mistake Come on sugar, don't you leave early If you wake up, I'll do all the work.
I'm tired of counting myself back to sleep Come on sugar, don't you leave early I'm tired of counting myself back to sleep Baby, let's get, let's get crazy And lose track of time Why we always got to fret about it? There's nothing to regret about it Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah.
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah.
There's nothing to regret about it You running away? - Come on sugar, don't you leave early - I didn't want to wake you.
- (SCOFFS) - There's nothing to regret about it (SIGHS AND GROANS) - (CHUCKLES) - (INHALES) (EXHALES) Hey Come on sugar, don't you leave early I wanted to thank you.
What for? Agreeing to close the door again.
Ah.
I know it's a lot to ask.
I do have a bit of a thing I have to deal with first.
Post-Adam situation.
Right.
I had no idea.
Ah, it's nothing.
I'll deal with it.
There's nothing to regret about it.
- Why don't you just cancel? - (SIGHS) Because I've already slept through the appropriate cancellation window, and she's probably already on her way by now, and I gotta go to school, anyway.
It'll be fine.
And whose idea was it to have breakfast in the first place? Yours or Tahlia's? I've got nothing.
No memory.
It was probably me.
Although, we basically went toe to toe.
She was pretty messy.
How do you look that good? I took my make-up off before I went to bed.
Nah, there's gotta be more to it than that.
Why? What happened to you? (INHALES) So, I got home and I - Dan, look at me.
- Mm.
- Take them off.
- (CHUCKLES) (ALARM BEEPS) - Ow! My God! Make that stop! - (KNOCK ON DOOR) Paige, open the door.
Door.
Door, door.
Open the door.
That was quick! Um it's in there.
I lost track of the sausages.
We're from ASADA.
We're here to spot-test Daniel Fletcher.
(CHUCKLES) On the bright side, an ASADA raid means that he's smashing it.
- They only ever bother with the top players.
- Good to know.
(LAUGHS) - You want more coffee? - Ah, no, no, I've gotta get going.
You spent all last night bragging that you didn't have to work today.
Oh, I'm not teaching.
I just wanna do the right thing, get on the right foot re that Yasmin situation.
Yeah, you better get ahead of that one.
She was sneaky.
Oh, no-no-no.
Don't worry, I I got the bill.
And when you win whatever prize you get for teaching - you can pay me back.
- There are no prizes for teaching.
Are there any incentives? Not really.
Just shaping the minds of our future generations.
You know, you and I really have a lot more in common than I first thought.
Hm! (DOOR OPENS) (DOOR CLOSES) - (SIGHS) - Hey where have you been? I thought you were supposed to be sleeping in.
Is that what I think it is? Uh, dunno.
Do you think it's coffee and pastries? - Think it might be.
- (CHUCKLES) (SIGHS) - Oh! - (SIGHS) - (SIGHS) - What else you got in there? Well, um apparently this has the technology to relieve backaches, swelling feet, and reflux.
- Right.
- (CHUCKLES) These were made ethically in Nepal - and were blessed by a gang of monks.
- A gang of monks.
- Is that the collective term for monks? - Yeah, it is.
And this guy (HUSHED) is for you.
(CHUCKLES) Mm.
You two get the royal treatment for the next six months.
And what happens after that? Well, you go back to standard rations and 12-hour days waiting on me hand and foot.
What are you doing now? You got some sort of - massage treatment, or? - Oh, no, no, no.
I am preparing to launch my new men's fragrance line.
Connor by Tahlia.
Is there a big market for that sort of thing? Oh, huge.
It really is the only upside to all the ladies out there - fantasising about our men.
Thank you.
- Would they still if they really got to know them? Probably not as many.
But my point is, do not shy away from a potential cash return.
I mean, if it brightens up someone's day to think they know what Connor smells like or, even better, helps them imagine that their man smells like Connor it's almost a public service.
- Is it, though? - Totally! And if you didn't go and delete all your socials, you too could be making the world a better place.
You're smart and fresh.
You should be working out how to play to your strengths.
Find your brand and make some extra money.
I'm gonna stick with a definite no.
Some of the boys got a visit from ASADA last night.
Ooh, lucky you're not playing well.
You you would be if you weren't injured.
Yeah.
I've gotta tell someone about the pills I gave Jack.
Who? Jessie or Brian? You know, I gotta do something.
What? - I'm not sure.
- No, it was my fault.
You know? If I hadn't given it to him You said it was months ago.
Yeah, and what's that gotta do with anything? I'm not sure what telling Jessie will achieve.
Might make me feel better.
I just can't sit on this.
Maybe talk to Brian.
Yeah, well I - Ooh! - We are going to the market.
The children and I are making macarons.
Also, you both asked me to remind you that I will be taking personal time this weekend.
- Sorry, did we know that? - BOTH: Yes.
Well, um.
Sorry, you approved this? - You both did.
- So did you! - You were a bit, uh tired.
- Oh.
Um.
So, how long will you be gone? A few days.
Would you like anything in particular from the market? Wait! - Um - Aside from coffee.
Ooh, what are those little, uh, cookie things that you got last time? - The maple shortbread.
- Oh, my God.
Yes.
- Oh, they were so good.
(CHUCKLES) - They were they were amazing.
Let's go! Why would you give her time off?! I gotta pick up JJ from the babysitter.
- Hey - Mm? (SIGHS) I wanna look after you, Jess.
- And JJ.
- Mm.
All three of you.
And it'd be a lot easier to do that if we were in the same city.
So, move back.
You know I can't till I finish my fellowship.
And I don't wanna wait another four months.
- Me either.
- Then come to Queensland with me.
Uh (EXHALES) You look terrified.
No, um but I dunno if we can.
- Our whole world is here.
- I know.
But if you made - sunny Far North Queensland your home - (CHUCKLES) our home all this media stuff could just disappear.
- (KNOCK ON DOOR) - - Hey.
- LAUREN: Good morning.
So, I can't get a hold of Rusty and he wasn't at home when ASADA popped in at 3:00am.
That's probably not a bad thing.
God knows what they would've found.
- How are you? - I'm OK.
- You? - Not good.
(KNOCK ON DOOR) - Hey, sorry to interrupt.
- It's alright, mate.
- I can come back.
- No.
Actually, I've got a meeting.
- Do you need something? - I was actually after Brian.
Perfect.
He's all yours.
What's happening? A few months ago when I popped my shoulder I was taking oxycodone and I gave a couple to Jack.
And some of Maddy's Xanax.
Rusty told me they were both found in Jack's body when he died.
So, now I just wanna get it out there, own up to it and face the consequences.
What consequences? I don't know.
I fucked up and I made the wrong call.
Mate, there's nothing any one of us could have done.
Look, if you wanna tell the police or anyone else, that's your choice but it's not gonna change anything.
And blaming yourself is not gonna help either.
(PHONE RINGS) - I've gotta take this, mate.
Sorry.
- Yeah.
- We'll talk again.
- Yeah.
Andrew.
(PHONE RINGS) (DOORBELL CHIMES) I haven't been answering your calls for a reason.
CONNOR: Yep, Kath, it's fine.
It's just that Yeah, OK.
It doesn't matter why, the calls have to stop.
- OK, but I - Connor, please, just don't call again.
Emergency meeting.
You were trying to tell me you were at my front door? - Again.
- OK, you and I need to have a chat about what happened in the car.
Well, maybe you should stop hanging up on my calls.
- Andrew.
- Kath.
- Hey, babe.
- Hey.
Neil Murray's been in touch.
Pretty pleased with himself, little prick.
Reckons Rusty came out to him this morning.
Apparently, he's gay.
Connor, you're telling me you had no clue? No.
I He slept with so many women.
- I had no idea.
- What I want to know is, why he would pull a stunt like this without going through us.
KATH: Andrew, it's not a stunt.
It's a personal statement.
(SCOFFS) He obviously wanted to do it alone.
God forbid he lets us manage it.
Maybe he didn't wanna be managed.
He has shown no regard for this club's reputation.
Now that prick's not answering calls! Why is that? Well, he had something to say to the media.
Something he felt he couldn't say to us.
- Is it worth calling Neil? - No point.
He's going to run this story with or without a club statement.
Why don't we make a joint statement with Rusty? Show a united front? - Assuming he feels up to it.
- He started this shit-storm.
He's the one that needs to clean it up.
- (SIGHS) - He needs our support.
Yeah, obviously he's dealing with a lot.
But we're finally starting to build some momentum, - we don't need any distractions now.
- And that's exactly what this is.
Thank God he's not playing this week.
Are you serious? How do you think that would look? The media would have a field day.
"Jets Drops Champion Because He's Gay.
" - That's not what this is! - That's what it's gonna look like.
I do not negotiate with terrorists.
Oh, he's not a terrorist, Andrew! He's scared.
And right now he's not talking to anyone.
I need him.
You can't have him.
You hired me to get this club a flag.
I'm telling you I can't do it without Rusty.
(SNIFFS) Fine.
Fine.
KATH: He will kill you if he finds out.
I know.
For the sake of your fiancé, your career, my marriage, and the world order at large, this has to be the last time you or I discuss what happened between us in any way, shape or form.
Please tell me you understand.
Is it that easy for you? Nothing about this is easy, but there's no alternative.
I understand.
I'll let you know if I have any luck tracking down Rusty.
Yeah.
Thanks, mate.
I'll see ya back at the club.
See you there.
(KNOCKS) Toni, Jim, hi.
Got a minute? Close the door.
Take a seat.
I'm glad Yasmin's been to see you.
Did you film Yasmin on your phone? Yeah, I caught her in quite the compromising position last night.
Did you or did you not film Yasmin? I did.
No, only only because she started filming me first.
You're aware that your position here is entirely contingent on your adherence to school policy? - Of course.
- Obviously, filming a student without permission is unacceptable.
Well, I would never do anything um, untoward with it No, I take this all very seriously.
So much so that I have no online identity, whatsoever.
Well, that's no longer relevant.
We are unable to offer you any more work.
I understand my actions were inappropriate.
Uh, yeah, of course, I-I read the school policy but I honestly thought I was doing the right thing.
- If there's any way I can redeem myself - I'm afraid not.
Unfortunately, our hands are tied.
Any other questions? Anything from you, Toni? Not really, just very disappointed.
- (BELL RINGS) - OK.
PAIGE: I made such a rookie mistake.
I just crashed and burned at the only thing I've ever wanted to do.
Most of my life I thought I was a teacher.
Turns out I have absolutely no idea who I am.
You you are an incredibly charming math nerd.
And an expert beer drinker.
I'm Daniel Fletcher's girlfriend.
You are so much more than that.
Yeah, not to anyone around here.
Well, I reckon you could do anything you set your mind to.
You should be out there changing the world.
My friend Tahlia wants me to, um, set up my own social media brand.
- You can do that in your sleep.
- (CHUCKLES) Yeah, but why would I want to? I mean, just the word brand terrifies me.
I still think I don't really know what it means.
Yeah, I think it has something to do with fame and money and getting free stuff.
I mean, not for me, obviously because you need actual followers for that.
- I don't have any followers either.
- Well, I'd follow you.
And, you know, I mean, so would my dog, Patricia, who, um, who sadly has more followers than I do.
(LAUGHS) Hey.
Why are you wearing an apron? 'Cause I know it's your favourite.
It's my second favourite.
Why are you wearing it? - Which one do you like more? - That that one with the butcher stripes.
- Oh.
- What's going on? Well, I saw the panic in your eyes about Joanna leaving and I wanted to cheer you up.
So, I fed and watered the kids.
- Ah.
- Mm.
How'd you go with Brian? Well, he said it wasn't my fault.
Yeah, because it's not.
He doesn't know that.
- Neither do you.
- Yes, I do.
And deep down you know it, too.
(CHILDREN GIGGLE) Mm.
The kids are watching cartoons.
And you're wearing my second favourite apron.
(PHONE RINGS) - Mm-mm.
No-no-no-no.
- Oh, I'm so sorry.
I've been trying to get hold of this douchebag.
Hi, Marcus.
It is very difficult with the time-zones.
Yes, go ahead.
Do you reckon we've got anything to worry about? - What do you mean? - Like, what else did Rusty say to Neil? I think he's got bigger things on his mind right now.
I'd like to be perfectly clear that everyone here at the Southern Jets Football Club supports Rusty O'Reilly and his decision to come out today.
This is just the beginning of a very important conversation.
Hopefully, one that inspires people to be themselves and be a part of our community.
Uh, Russ is an invaluable part of the team, he is a champion of the game, and he's a great mate.
As far as myself and the rest of the boys are concerned, his personal life doesn't change that.
I would just like to say on behalf of all our members, and sponsors how proud we are of Russell.
And we hope his courage will make our great game an even more inclusive place for everyone.
- Thanks.
- Thanks for coming, everyone.
- (INDISTINCT CHATTER) - Why isn't Rusty here? He's taking some time out to be with family and friends.
- Why'd he choose to come out now? - You'd have to ask him that.
We're just here to deal with the fallout.
- And what is the fallout? - Uh cubicles in the showers for a start.
(GASPS) What? It was a joke.
Strike that last comment, boys.
Yeah? - Mucking around.
- WOMAN: Mr MacLeish! OK, guys.
Thanks for coming, guys.
We'll call it there.
Mr MacLeish, can we just ask? PAIGE: Social media's going off chops.
Everyone's posting about Rusty.
I mean, mostly supportive but, f some are really awful.
They're all just wankers with too much time on their hands.
Not all of them.
They're your words.
- That's a direct quote from you.
- Yeah, OK.
I did say that and I'm pretty sure you agreed with me at the time.
Yeah, that's 'cause you were right.
And I'm right now.
This situation's a little more complex than that.
No, it's not.
Most of these people are just trying to show their support.
Yeah, but who asked them to? Why are they weighing in at all? They don't know him.
I've seen him every day for the last two months, I feel like I hardly know him.
He's just a bloke trying to play footy and live his life.
"Jack knew Rusty was gay.
That's why he hated him.
" Ah, people are turds.
- Yeah - On so many levels.
It's the same idiots mouthing off.
You know? No idea what they're saying, or or what it does to us.
Jack wasn't a homophobe.
You know who he was.
You don't need to question that because of some small-minded troll.
Mm.
You know, it's not going away.
I think I need to tell Jess about the drugs.
You know, Brian says it won't make a difference but I think she needs to know.
I'm not supposed to tell you this Oh, well, we both know you're gonna say it.
(SIGHS) she's pregnant.
(SCOFFS) (STAMMERS) How how long has she known? Not very long.
She didn't even tell me.
I only found out because I saw the test in her rubbish bin.
Oh, shit.
She's OK, but I don't think she needs anything else to worry about right now.
- Do you? - No.
(PANTS) - Where have you been? - Take a guess.
You're supposed to be learning your lines.
- It's one line.
- What is it? - I'm not saying it.
- It's 'cause you don't know it.
No, it's 'cause I'm refusing to say it.
(CHUCKLES) I saw the statement on TV.
You spoke beautifully.
And you looked very handsome.
Gotta say, I'm not surprised about Rusty.
- Really? - He's never hit on me.
Not once.
I've never even caught him having a sneaky perv.
OK.
You know what that means.
Felzen, Wyatt, Giovanni, all gay.
Because they didn't hit on you? Just mathematically, there must be hundreds.
RADIO HOST: It seems everyone has an opinion on this.
We've got Sandy on the line.
MAN: I think Andrew MacLeish's slip about getting cubicles in the shower says it all.
And what is that, specifically? It's just that closed mentality, isn't it? You know, who wants to deal with that? Clearly, O'Reilly wanted to deal with it or he wouldn't have come out.
JESSIE: Why didn't you talk to me first? Because I knew you wouldn't want me to do it.
No, I wouldn't want you to do it for me.
I was sick of watching you get beaten up by the press.
Russ, none of this has ever been about me.
Well, maybe I just wanted 'em off your back for a minute.
Maybe I needed an excuse.
I was always gonna do it sooner or later.
Thank you.
But you didn't have to disappear like that.
- You scared a lot of people.
- Yeah, well the media's camped out at my house.
Stay here.
You know the whole point's to prove that we're not shagging.
As if I'd shag you.
- Oh.
- (CHUCKLES) - Well, I mean, you are only human.
- Ah, you're such a knob.
(CHUCKLES) (SNORES) Hey, did I tell you that it's my turn to host the girls this afternoon? - You did not.
- Oh.
You should take the kids out.
Why? Because I shouldn't have told you about the baby and you cannot be trusted not to blurt.
Mm, yeah.
(SIGHS) - What? - Miss Joanna.
- I know.
- Mmm.
- Do you think she's missing us? - (LAUGHS) Nope.
(KNOCK ON DOOR) Ah! Who's at the door?! OK, OK.
Stand back, stand back! Good.
(GASPS) - Hey, hey, buddy! How you going? - (JJ EXCLAIMS EXCITEDLY) How are things? I've got something for ya.
Oh, you like that guy, do ya? - Oh! - Alright, let's go play with him then.
- (CHUCKLES) - He's got plenty of toys.
(JJ BABBLES) And who are you supposed to be? Ah.
G'day, Rusty.
Nate.
Um, who wants coffee? - Yeah.
Yeah, I'll take one.
- Yeah? Did you know? - About what? - Rusty.
I had no idea.
Yeah, I thought you might.
- So, why didn't you tell me? - Wasn't my place.
It's never stopped you before.
This was different.
- How? - I don't know.
OK, so, who should I ask? - What do you want from me, Kath? - I want the truth, Brian.
I gave him my word.
I was worried about him and I didn't wanna risk it.
- Risk what? - Betraying his trust.
Are you fucking kidding me? We tell each other everything.
Not this time.
You're seriously gonna walk away from this conversation? Looks like it.
- Sorry.
Yeah? - I'm freaking myself out.
- Why? - I feel so exposed.
You're in head to toe fabric.
I have stood on real snow-capped mountains with 90% less coverage than you.
No, not my outfit.
Just myself.
I didn't think I'd find the comments so confronting.
What are you talking about? Most of them are loving you.
And the hardest part is to get to the first thousand - and you're almost there.
- That's not why I did it.
- I did it to support Rusty.
- (SIGHS) I gotta go.
Connor's being a baby.
CONNOR: What am I even looking at? OK, this is a vision board.
It's really about the emotion, more than anything.
That doesn't help me at all.
You've gotta be kidding me.
You you're not doing that to my hair.
Nothing is permanent, babe.
OK.
You know what? Let me walk you through it all.
(SIGHS) OK.
We have options for everything.
That is not happening.
No.
- This.
- That is even worse! OK.
- Forget these.
- (SIGHS) - Thank you.
- And consider this a very low-key temporary tattoo.
- You know what it says? - I don't care.
Connor by Tahlia.
Why don't you just get a branding iron and burn it into my forehead? OK, let's slow it down a bit and let's try and pinpoint the bits that are really making you feel uncomfortable.
All of the bits! I'm not down with the vision board - or the branding.
- (SIGHS) Babe is this about Rusty? - What? - Are you scared that people are gonna think you're gay if you wear those leather pants? - No! - 'Cause if you are, babe, - I hate to tell ya but it's pretty homophobic.
- I'm not homophobic.
- And don't say you have gay friends.
Who?! - I have gay friends.
Rusty.
Come on, babe.
You can do this.
Look at my face.
If you really don't wanna be here, just say it.
I don't wanna be here.
I was bluffing! RADIO HOST: Footy fans have been divided about Rusty O'Reilly's coming out.
Here to weigh in, Simone from Seymour.
WOMAN: Rickards is playing him this weekend.
Is that the right call, Simone? Of course it is! We finally string some wins together.
- We need him! - (PHONE RINGS) - RADIO: Well, that's debatable, the - Hey, mate, can you turn that down? .
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Jets still have a few options - Hey.
- You on your way to the airport? I am and I'll be stepping off the plane to a sunny 32 degrees.
- Is that right? - You might miss the rain.
Yeah, I'm pretty sure it rains up north.
Like torrential rain and floods.
- No, don't think so.
- Yeah, they have an official wet season.
I haven't heard that.
(CHUCKLES) OK, so, is this part of your sales pitch? Hell no.
I'm gonna be honing that night and day till I get back.
There'll be a PowerPoint presentation with soundtrack, possibly some backup dancers, chocolate snacks.
(LAUGHS) Right, you're really pulling out the big guns then? Well, it's the biggest pitch of my life so, yeah.
Alright, so what are we up to? Followers, numbers, how many? I don't know.
I haven't checked since I was on the phone with you.
- What?! - Where are we at? Paige went a little bit viral this afternoon.
- Did you? - What'd you do? - Nothing.
- No, no, not nothing.
She put up a photo about Rusty and she's completely exploded.
- Oh.
- She's up to 8,000 followers.
- What was the hashtag? - Just "I stand with Rusty.
" Oh, that is what we should all be doing.
- Yes.
- To Rusty! - To Rusty.
- To Rusty.
- Yeah - To Rusty.
Mmm.
I just don't understand why he did it now.
- Yeah, why not sooner? - Or later? He did it for me.
Because I'm pregnant.
- What?! - (SHOCKED LAUGHTER) Ladies Hi, Trav.
Ah, I didn't hear anything, in case you're wondering.
Ah, 'cause of the surround-sound in the cinema.
- I'm pregnant.
- It's - What?! - You told him! I fell over yesterday.
Come here.
Congratulations, baby.
Your face isn't even fat.
- That'll come.
- No-no-no, it was fat straight away with JJ.
- How do you feel? - Terrified hungry, tired.
Course you are.
Now, you're not alone.
I know Jack's not here, but we are.
Hey.
I just remembered, bought two of these.
- And the kids and I, we're into the other one, so - Yep.
Trav's already nominated himself godfather.
- Ah.
- There are no other nominations.
That's my gig and I'm gonna take it seriously.
I'm not gonna give that one sugar.
- He will.
- I know.
- BRIAN: It's a huge game for us, boys.
- (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 'Cause here is where we can own this mob.
Alright, quick hands, out of the packs.
Use your speed, use your skill.
I want 22 blokes turning up tomorrow ready to play.
- You got it? - Hands, hands, hands! Yep! (CHATTER STOPS ABRUPTLY) You're late.
Let's go, boys! Come on, boys! ANDREW: Hey.
- See you tomorrow, son.
- Goodnight.
(CLEARS THROAT) (CLICKS MOUTH) (INHALES DEEPLY) You're still part of this team.
And you should've had the balls to stand shoulder to shoulder with your coach and captain when they were forced to make a statement to defend you.
Yeah, I didn't ask anyone to defend me.
(SCOFFS) (INHALES) Yes, you did.
When you dropped your little bomb, fell off the face of the earth - (SCOFFS) - .
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what'd you think was gonna happen? Huh? You made the choice and you should've been there to defend it.
I'll explain myself on the field.
(SCOFFS) If it was up to me you'd be out on your arse, son.
BRIAN: (QUIETLY IN BACKGROUND) Let's just see how you pull up tomorrow.
PLAYER: (QUIETLY IN BACKGROUND) Alright, thank you.
See ya.
The only reason you're playing this week is because of this man's faith in you.
He stuck his neck out for you.
Don't mistake this for forgiveness.
Still got a lot of ground to make up.
There will be consequences, but not this week.
Yep.
Can't punish the gay boy for coming out this week, right? (CHUCKLES QUIETLY) (SCOFFS) - Go behind him.
Yeah.
- Yeah.
Mate, you know how much I wanna be there for you and JJ.
- Yeah, of course I do.
- No, just let me I just wanna say, officially, that I will do everything I can to make sure this kid knows who he was.
You're a good mate, Trav.
(GAME CONSOLE BEEPS) I gave Jack Xanax and oxycodone.
(SIGHS) You know, it was a while ago I know.
He told me.
(CHUCKLES) (HUSHED) Course he did.
I just wanted to help him.
I know you did.
OK? He had dabbled before.
It got a lot worse after the Grand Final, but you were not the first one to give him those pills.
I wanted your face.
I know that sounds weird but it's true.
I mean, it's Connor by Tahlia.
I didn't even consider anyone else's face for it.
But I really underestimated how uncomfortable it would make you and I'm sorry.
Thank you.
But I did tell you specifically, - a number of times.
- Don't ruin it, there's more.
I called the agency and I sold them on a brooding, abstract silhouette instead and you're off the hook.
- Seriously? - Mm-hmm.
I can't make you do anything that makes you that uncomfortable in public.
(GROANS) Three little words dress-up drawer.
You don't have to answer now.
You still haven't liked my post.
Yeah, that's 'cause I don't like it.
Well, a lot of other people do.
Yeah, well, congratulations, Paige.
- Are you shitty with me? - Not really.
What about? - I don't know.
- What? Well, since when do you give a shit about social media? Since since I realised it could be used for actual good - and not just evil.
- Oh Yeah, I freaked out about it too.
I st I still I still feel kinda weird.
It's just it's so it's not you.
How do you know what's me when I don't even know? - You asked what I thought.
- Go ahead.
Well, I'm not into you hijacking my teammate's personal shit so that you can get strangers to follow you online.
Is that what you think I'm doing? I don't know what you're doing.
Oh, my God.
- What? - You're embarrassed by me.
Oh, for fuck's sake, Paige.
I've got a massive game tomorrow, alright? Just I've gotta get some sleep.
Wait, was that a fight? I-I can't go to sleep if that was a fight.
Talk about it in the morning.
Rusty did come out to me.
Last year.
(SIGHS) He wanted to tell everyone himself.
He didn't go through with it.
Did he say why? Wasn't my place to push him.
I'm sorry I didn't tell ya.
Is there anything else you haven't told me? Not off the top of my head, no.
Anything you haven't told me? Nuh.
I appreciate the apology.
You sorted out that post-Adam situation? Yeah.
I believe I have.
(SIGHING) Anyway.
- (KNOCK ON DOOR) - (KID GIGGLES) Oh, thank God! Joanna, Joanna, Joanna! - Oh, we've missed you so much! - (KIDS GIGGLING) I've missed you more than the others.
Come inside.
Tell me, how was your trip? - Did you have fun? - I'm not staying.
- What? - I met someone.
- Who? - A man.
Hey, w-w-whoa-whoa-whoa.
What's, ah, what's going on here? - Joanna met a man.
- I have fallen very deeply in love.
Wait, you've only just met.
You've only been gone 48 hours.
The attraction was instantaneous.
Love at first sight, uh? Maybe sometimes with these big life decisions it's better to take things a little more slowly.
I'm just here to collect my things.
Hey, w-whoa-whoa-whoa.
- Don't you have to give us notice first? - No! No.
No, she's got it written into her contracts that she can leave at any time.
- Is this a money thing? - It's not a money thing.
Do you want a snack? Is there anything that I can say or do that will help you change your mind? - Anything at all? - No.
Please do not make a scene in front of the children.
When is she coming back? She's not, mate.
Come on.
Dan, you're gonna be late! (PHONE RINGS) (EXHALES) Good luck.
- Thanks, babe.
- I'll see you there.
It's a one-way street with an open end And you never know what lies ahead But I always knew that this was it The signs were lit, oh, I always knew I'm gonna hit the ground running, hit the ground running Only waited for the marching drums I'll be ready when the moment comes I'm gonna hit the ground running, hit the ground running Only waited for the marching drums I'll be ready when the moment comes I'm on overdrive, gonna play offence And I won't look back, there'll be no regrets I'll keep my head up, even if I'm fed up 'Cause I'm getting closer Oh, I know, oh, I know I'm gonna hit the ground running, hit the ground running Only waited for the marching drums I'll be ready when the moment comes I'm gonna hit the ground running, hit the ground running Only waited for the marching drums I'll be ready when the moment comes - The ground running - - (CHEERS) - Only waited for the marching drums - - I'll be ready when the moment comes It's a one-way street with an open end - And you never know - Russ What lies ahead.
- (CHEERING) - .
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come on, mate.
Let's go.
But I always knew that this was it The signs were lit, oh, I always knew I'm gonna hit the ground running, hit the ground running Only waited for the marching drums - I'll be ready when the moment comes, oh.
- (CHEERING) (SCOFFS) You met with a troll? No, well, she could've been a reporter.
- She doesn't even know who you are.
- Paige, she would have no idea who you were if you weren't my girlfriend.
Travis Cochrane, you think you're the only one suffering from our lack of sexy time? I am considering getting the bus to work, solely for the vibrations.
But I am handling it! - KATH: Bloody paps.
- JESS: You're kidding me.
He's threatened to sell them unless we pay him out I'll get Brian to make a statement about how the Southern Jets - plan to support you.
- No, I don't think that's a good idea.
We have to tell the truth eventually, otherwise people are gonna assume it's Jack's baby.
We're gonna start inside with a cocktail set-up, we'll then move into the garden for an outdoor reception.
If this is our engagement, how big's the wedding gonna be? - Big.
- I need to tell her.
- It would ruin your career.
- I don't care! - All I can think about is you.
- Don't you threaten me!