Packed to the Rafters (2008) s01e10 Episode Script
All in the Planning
OK, so we can either fly or catch the ferry.
The ferry is cheaper, but it has been known to sink.
And sometimes it gets hijacked.
(LAUGHS) I know! But it'd be a good story, wouldn't it? Oh, if I can get the time off work, I am SO there.
RACHEL: The thing is, you can make plans - a holiday in six months, a promotion in a year.
And hey, what about we try that new restaurant? No, I thought we were doing drinks next week.
I'm pretty sure she gets back on Friday.
Last Friday, even.
But a plan is just a way of making ourselves think we 're in control.
No.
Sorry, I just remembered something.
But we're not.
All it takes is one little thing and suddenly your whole life's been hijacked.
Hey, Rach.
You hungry'? Yeah, this is Chrissy's secret recipe.
Fish fingers with grilled cheese.
Ah, actually, Mel, it was you I wanted to talk to.
Ooh, is that right? I didn't realise you two had gotten sointimate.
Shut up.
You're not funny.
I was just wondering if you had a sec.
Or if now's not a good time, I can No, it's cool.
Why don't you stay for dinner? Can't guarantee it'll be edible.
Oh, says she who turns nachos into tyre rubber.
(LAUGHS) You OK'? Uh, that depends.
I'mI'm late.
I've skipped one or maybe even two periods.
Well, there's dozens of reasons why your periods can be late.
Are you always regular? The last year it's been a bit out of whack.
Umall that stuff with Daniel.
Is Daniel the only, um The only candidate? Yeah.
Yes.
Yes.
OK.
Uh, but the last time was months ago.
Oh, this can't be happening.
It might not be.
Do you have any other symptoms'? Tender? And they're big.
It's ironic, really.
I've always wanted boobs.
Careful what you wish for.
(LAUGHS NERVOUSLY) Oh, I can't be pregnant.
Just go to the chemist, buy a pregnancy test.
You might be stressing yourself out for nothing.
(KNOCK AT DOOR) Dinner's ready.
OK, really, what's the deal here? I'd better get going.
Thanks.
'Bye.
'Bye.
'Bye.
What was all that about? None of your business.
Alright, mate.
I will see you then.
Well, that's me for the week.
If it keeps going like this, they're gonna have to clone me.
Oh, no, thanks.
The one I've got is bad enough.
Ah, there you are.
Sammy's just parking.
Hey, hey, hey.
Where are you going'? Dinner's ready.
Er, not for me.
No, thanks.
You alright? Yeah.
I'm fine.
I just had a huge lunch.
How huge? I'm sorry? Well, I gotta say, you're looking a little porky.
(GASPS) Shut up! lam not! Tell that to your muffin top.
Hey, hey.
That's enough.
Let's eat.
I'm sorry I am late.
I got caught up at work.
Really? In my day they used to call that 'retail therapy'.
Come on, show.
I know.
They weren't in the budget.
But aren't they the most beautiful shoes you've seen in your whole life? They were just saying, âBuy me! Buy me!" Really? Talking shoes'? That must be why they cost $600.
They were on sale.
And they're an investment in the future.
I have a function at work and they could really help my promotion prospects.
Those shoes are gonna get the job for you? It's a little bit like that expensive car that you need to drive in order to impress your clients.
No.
It's not about that.
We're saving, Sam.
I know.
But what's the harm in one luxury item every so often? Because it's too easy to get back into the habit of spending.
All this is just a temporary sacrifice.
When we have the money, you can get all the shoes you want.
In fact, you can have a room just for shoes.
But right now we can't afford them and you have to take them back.
(SIGHS) An hour ago, I thought the major event of the year might be a trip to Asia.
And now SAM: Nathan What is it'? Wake up.
Why? Take a look and see.
(EXHALES) You know there's um (CLEARS THROAT) a special name for these shoes'? (WHISPERS) Don't you want to find out why'? Um, I'll I think I'll take your word for it.
Don't you like me in these shoes'? I know what you're doing.
No, no, no.
Sam, no way.
I No.
No.
Fine.
Oh, no, no.
It's the shoes.
Look, we could still Don't even think about it.
I'm gonna take a shower.
Mate, the more I think about it, the more I reckon something's going down.
Don't you think it was weird? Mate, I'm talking.
Don't you think it was weird? What was? Mel and Rach and their secret little powwow's in the bedroom.
I don't know.
Ask Melissa.
Hey! That's private.
Oh, you got it bad.
No way.
âHope you slept great.
" âMissing you.
Lovesick.
" Get lost.
I was just checking to see how she is.
How who is? Carb's girlfriend.
Ben, grow up.
Yeah, Ben, grow up.
I was just kidding.
Mel, do you want a cuppa? I don't have time.
Sorry.
Don't I at least get a goodbye 'Bye.
Women, I tell you - two sets of rules.
Hey, uh, what are you guys doing tonight? Dunno.
Why? Just checking.
(PHONE BEEPS) Mate, you want to invite Chrissy over, invite her.
We'll keep out of your hair.
Busy day? As always.
Sam You know why you can't keep them, right? Course.
It's fine.
Mr Leigh? I've got investors arriving in half an hour.
And they're supposed to have publicity material, which your secretarial service was supposed to have printed out.
I see.
I'll chase I called to check on this yesterday.
I was assured there would be no problem.
I apologise for the mix-up.
If I could just check, though - who was it that you emailed it to? Whichever imbecile I spoke with yesterday.
Martin somebody.
I'm really, really sorry, Mr Leigh.
I promise I'll Stop! Don't ever promise if you can't deliver.
Because that is my pet hate, Miss Rafter.
That is what makes me really irate.
You said your clients will be arriving in half an hour? That's right.
You will have your documents.
And I do promise.
Because I will deliver.
Rachel, how are you? Hi.
I'm good.
I'm really good.
It's great to see you.
I haven't seen you in a while.
No.
How are you? Oh, fantastic.
Amazing.
Don't you think? (LAUGHS) Still going to the meetings, then? Yep, yep.
Three times a week.
Counsellor reckons I should be able to cut down really soon, which is good.
So, uh, 35 days clean, can you believe it? I don't win the Lindsay Lohan rehab award just yet, but I just feel good.
Yeah.
You said that already.
Do you want to go and get a coffee or something? I'm late.
Actually, I have to get to work.
Well, uh, you should give us a call.
We should catch up.
My mind raced all day.
Running into Daniel like that today, of all days.
The universe was definitely trying to tell me something.
I needed to debrief.
Somewhere neutral.
It was back to Melissa.
Rachel, calm down.
Take the test, find out for sure.
No, no, no.
I can't.
Why not? No.
Not now.
It'd make it all real.
(QUIETLY) I can't have a meth-head as the father.
BEN: Mel, can I borrow $10'? Oh, hey, Rach.
What are you doing here? Did you knock off early? Yeah.
Hi.
Look, I have to go.
Yeah.
Sure there's nothing I should be worried about? That tenner? In my purse.
Help yourself.
And what about all the meth I took? And all the drinking? Between me and Daniel, the baby's probably brain-damaged.
You've gotta stop thinking like this! I can't! I am sorry.
Thanks for, um I just I have to go.
Call me, OK'? Any time.
Did you find it? Sorry'? The money.
I'll take that as a yes.
I'm cooking tonight.
And doing the washing up.
You cooked last night.
So what? You just relax.
Take the night off.
Come on, share.
Sorry, Jules? Whatever's had you giggling for the last half hour.
It's just these emails that Carbo keeps sending me.
Oh, really? Nothing you'd be interested in.
It's just car stuff.
You and Carbo are becoming quite good friends, aren't you? Well, it's just nice to have someone to talk about Monaros and Mustangs with.
What? Don't you have a husband and family to go home to? Get out of here before Ron thinks of something else for you to do.
Good point.
Thank you.
See you tomorrow.
(LAUGHS) Oh, Grandad.
G'day, love.
You're home early.
Yeah.
Thought I'd take a turn at making dinner.
I hope you like stir-fry.
I've got some exotic ingredients here.
I got some lemongrass, ginger, a bit of chilli I don't quite know what I'm going to do with it all, but, anyhow.
Hey, Rachel, dear Rachel? The plan was, say nothing.
This was my life.
My mess.
What's up, love'? Oh Oh, mate.
Oh, mate.
Come on.
Please don't judge me, Grandad.
I don't.
I wouldn't.
These things happen.
There's no shame in it.
I can't have this baby.
Don't say that! What kind of life would it have? A great life.
With your family to support you.
And when it's father comes knocking, wanting to be a part of everything One step at a time.
Cross that bridge when you come to it.
But I don't want to come to it.
I don't want any of this.
If I have the baby, it's terrible.
If I have an abortion Hey, hey! I know you're scared Scared?! Grandad, I'm terrified! You can't even think about not having this baby.
JULIE: Hello? Anyone home? Promise you won't say anything to Mum.
You've gotta share this with your mother.
No! I don't want her to know.
This is my thing.
I need to deal with this by myself.
Just don't do Promise you won't say anything! Hi, you two.
We were just talking about you.
Really? Yeah.
No questions.
It's a surprise.
You'll just have to wait.
Surprise? Rachel, what'? Dad, what's going on? You've gotta talk to Rachel.
Hey.
Hey.
You were pretty quiet during dinner.
Things on my mind.
Anything you want to talk about? Not at the moment.
Rachel, if there's something bothering you, I'm He told you, didn't he? Yeah, but, your grandad's worried He had no right, Mum! Rachel.
You made a promise.
I did not promise.
This is my life.
Look, you don't understand the implications.
I'm not 14! What's going on? Rachel, I'm sorry.
But you needed to talk.
Otherwise, why tell me? And who better to talk to than your mother? She's been there, done that.
He's right, Rachel.
If you are pregnant Rachel's pregnant? .
.
you need to think this through.
(GASPS) I cannot believe this place! There is no privacy here.
None.
This was meant to be here an hour ago.
Sorry, Mr Leigh.
I had to go to the drycleaners myself.
Is that because you're understaffed? Or mismanaged? While you're here, is there anything you can do about this? It is the worst coffee I have ever tried in my life.
You said you don't like being promised something if there's no chance of it being delivered.
Well, I'm afraid this falls under that category.
It's the blend.
It's terrible.
But the hotel has a deal with the supplier.
The best coffee from around here comes from a cafe right down on the wharf.
It's got a blue and white awning and you can't miss it.
Now, you have a meeting scheduled for tomorrow morning, yes? Yes, I've already ordered some more bound documents for tomorrow's presentation.
Uh-huh.
And I've already sorted that out.
They'll be here on time.
Good, because if you think I'm a pain in the arse, it's nothing compared to Heather Vandenberg.
The investor? You know Heather? She does Pilates with my mother.
Used to, rather.
She was always taking calls and yelling at people during the class, so they kicked her out.
So you can see why I don't want there to be any stuff-ups tomorrow.
And there won't be.
I promise.
Yeah, they're really good for you.
This from a man who once tried to convince me that beer is a vegetable.
Beer.
Now, that's a good idea! No, no, no.
Sit down.
It's not going to kill me to get a drink.
I'll get it for you.
Stay right there.
You can't keep doing this.
What? Well, you start acting like a wuss, they'll think it's how it's gonna to be all the time.
You raise the bar, you raise the bar for all of us.
Yeah, Ben, Think about the crazy type of world you could be taking us into.
Men could be opening car doors, bringing us flowers.
CARBO: Exactly.
I told you to sit down.
Far be it from me to upset the natural order of the world.
BEN: I'm waiting on you tonight, hand and foot.
No arguments.
Hey, remember Chrissy's coming over.
Spa°e, Yeah? Oww! This is too weird.
Seriously, what's the hidden agenda here? Nothing.
I'm just making you a cup of tea.
I don't want a tea.
I want a beer.
Don't you think you should be a bit careful? About what? You know what.
No.
At least wait until you know for sure.
Alright - I know.
I want a beer.
Melissa What is wrong with you? I want a drink.
Get out of my way.
Do you really want our baby to be born with a hangover? What? It's not just you you've gotta think about anymore.
Ben, what the hell are you do'? (DOORBELL RINGS) Do you think I'm pregnant? Well, you might be, right? No! Oh, God, no! I take precautions, dumb-o.
But I saw the pregnancy test.
It was in your bag.
Ben, it wasn't for me.
It was Well, who was it for'? No-one.
What was it doing in your bag'? Hey, Rachel's here.
Oh, no.
Rach, are you knocked up? Knocked up? Who? Rachel? I didn't say anything, I swear.
You are, aren't you? You're a jerk.
Rachel Don't.
You're not helping.
Rachel, wait.
Just take it.
Stop torturing yourself.
SAM: I didn't take them back.
I didn't get a chance.
I didn't say anything.
You didn't have to, Nathan.
I know what you were thinking.
I had a long day.
The last thing I need is to come home to a fight.
So why are you trying to start one? Come on, guys.
I've got Grandad's yummy leftover stir-fry.
You can refry it, microwave - your choice.
Yum, looks great.
Thanks, Ted.
Where's Rachel? Rachel's here.
So I take it you two have heard the news? Everybody else has.
We haven't said anything.
What news? I think I'm pregnant.
What? Pregnant.
Knocked up.
Up the duff.
Bun in the oven You don't know that for sure.
Yeah, well, I'm pretty sure, Mum.
Is everybody fully aware of everything that's going on with me now'? Well, that's the news.
It's my news, and I'm the one trying to process it by myself.
Is she for real? You think she'd make something like that up? I can't believe you remembered I like fish fingers and cheese.
Of course.
I remember everything you say.
We had them last night too.
Just for practice.
You know, wanted to make sure I got the recipe right.
Well, they were great.
Thanks.
So, Ben, I thought you and Mel were heading to the movies or something? We checked, but there was nothing on.
(THWACK!) Ow! What was that for'? I moved my leg.
Sorry.
So what are you guys doing tonight? Oh, actually, I'm feeling a bit tired.
I might go to bed.
All those late-night shifts.
(YAWNS) I'm pretty tired too.
You guys don't mind us bailing, do you? We'll be fine.
We can clean up the kitchen first.
No.
You're tired.
Go to bed.
'Night, Chrissy.
'Night.
'Night.
Why do I get the feeling you just engineered all that'? Who, me? No.
Come on, let's watch a DVD.
Your pick.
Seems so obvious to me, you know'? Find out for sure, yes or no, and if yes, then make a decision, you know'? It all seems so arse-about.
Well, you're a man.
You're logical.
One step at a time.
I mean, I understand what she's going through, you know'? I went through it when I was pregnant with Rachel.
God, I was 19.
I was terrified.
Was I ready for this? Were you ready for this? I mean, it was a really big deal.
But you never thought about abortion.
Well, no, but you know- ours were different circumstances.
And for Rachel, taking this test and maybe finding out for sure that she is pregnant just brings a whole lot of really tough stuff closer.
Makes it real.
Is there something we can do? Something we can say? I mean, what would that That her mum and dad are there for her.
At the end of the day, Rachel's her own person.
She's going to have to work through this by herself.
So there's nothing? Not really.
Not till she lets us.
Well, that's 9O minutes of my life I'm never going to get back.
I thought you were enjoying it.
Nup.
She lost me in the lift.
Sorry? Well, that scene in the lift when they're both stuck in there together, she's got the perfect opportunity, and what does she do? Yeah, what a waste.
Trapped there, just the two of them.
Sorry, guys.
Don't mind me.
Just grabbing a glass of water.
Can you turn the light off'? Sorry.
Sorry, Carb.
Sorry, Chrissy.
So, uh, what do we do now'? It's late.
No, no, no.
We can watch another movie.
Yeah.
But I've got work tomorrow.
That's alright.
We can start watching one.
Let's see what we've got.
It's all yours, guys.
Mate, will you just go? Yeah, OK.
Sorry.
Sorry.
OK.
We've got 'Knocked Up'.
Um'Eternal Sunshine of the.
.
.
' whatever.
Oh, 'The Graduate'.
Have you heard of 'The Graduate'? Um, it's about an older woman who's dating a younger guy.
Oh, really? Doesn't have a happy ending.
OK.
What else do we have? We've got 'Grumpy Old Men'.
No'? 'Lord of the Rings'? Yeah? Carb Let's just watch the late news.
News.
Sports report.
(LAUGHS) OK.
That's me.
I should be off.
You don't have to take off, you know'? It's late.
You shouldn't be driving late.
No, it's good.
I've got these things on my car called lights and I can Oh, do you know how long it's been since I was show and tell at a sharehouse breakfast? Sorry? Come on, it's the best thing about Saturday morning - waking up and seeing which of the flatmates scored the night before.
You think that's why I'm asking you to stay? No, I I justl don't want to rush this.
I'm not from the instant gratification generation.
If you want to go out with me then you're going to have to work for it.
OK.
Well, how about right now'? No, I've really got to go.
I'll see you later.
OK.
Goodnight.
Chrissy? Oh, hi.
Julie.
OK.
I'll see you at work.
'Bye.
There it was.
The worst news ever.
I mean, I know Chrissy and Carbo are friends.
He sends her emails about Monaros and motor shows.
Must have similar interests.
But don't you think there's something else going on? I mean, she was really embarrassed.
Well, he's a nice young bloke.
She's a hot chick.
Morning.
Morning.
Well, I better go.
My public awaits.
'Bye, beautiful.
'Bye, Dad.
I'm making some poached eggs.
Want some? So we're not talking about it? Is that what's going on here? Not if you don't want to.
Um, I'm making a cup of tea.
You want one, love'? No, thanks.
And just so you know, I've called in sick.
I'm taking the day off work and I'd really appreciate some space to myself.
Fine.
Morning, Rach.
Morning.
Morning.
So, Mum, am I right in thinking that Daniel could be the father? Because if he is, she should tell him.
OK, Nathan.
Enough, alright? Why? Mum, if I was the father, I'd want to know.
Even if he is a loser.
Look, we're going to give Rachel the space she wants, OK'? And we are to keep our opinions to ourselves unless she asks for them.
Exactly.
It's Rachel's body, so her choice.
Stop being such a control freak.
Dad? I might have that cup of tea later.
Martin said you'd left a message for me.
I organised those bound documents myself, and I triple-checked that they got to you, so if there was a problem with the bindings then I was worried if you didn't get here soon this would be stone cold.
Oh, you went to the cafe on the wharf.
They said they knew how you liked your coffee, so if it's not right, you can blame them.
Thanks.
That's really sweet of you.
Thank you for getting me those documents so quickly.
Oh, Ben.
Hey, Mum.
Listen, Rachel's taking a sick day today.
She's just, um, got a few things on her mind.
So don't go in there and raid the kitchen or make noise or upset her, alright? No worries.
Oh, Nick, hi.
Hey, Mrs Rafter.
How was your evening? Yeah, good, thanks.
Watched a DVD.
Anything interesting? Nah.
Wasn't my choice.
Some soppy chick flick.
But it was a good night.
Great.
OK, well, I'll see you both later.
'Bye, Mum.
Are you going to be around today'? Yeah.
I'm heading over to Soula's place to pick up the kids.
Said I'd babysit.
They're coming over here? Yeah, staying, actually.
Soula's got fumigators coming, so she doesn't want them hanging around the chemicals.
If they're coming here, you've got to keep them quiet.
Why'? Rachel's home today.
She needs peace and quiet.
Oh, 'cause of the Just keep 'em on a leash, alright? Yeah.
I'll control 'em.
Sweet.
(SCREAMS) I told you, don't punch your sister in the face! Guys, keep it down.
The neighbours don't like it.
(BOY SCREAMS) No, you don't! No, you don't! (GIRLS SCREAM AND SHOUT) No, you don't! Ooh! I need to go toilet.
Mate, this one needs the loo.
Can we just take them inside, play computer games? Give it to me! (THWACK!) Ahh! Why don't you play with this doll, and she can play with that one? (GASPING) Would you like that, guys? Computer game.
No.
Wait, wait, wait! What are you doing? Good on you.
He climbed over the clothesline.
Where's the other one? Which one? The kid that needed the toilet.
Over there.
Oh, where you going'? What's his name, again? Agysilas.
Aggy, Come back! OK, so if one test is foolproof, why did they put two in the packet? Who would've thought two positives could make such a negative? Come here! Oh, no! Hello! Rach, I'm so sorry.
What's that'? It's nothing.
Wh-What's your name? I need the toilet.
I'm so sorry, Rach.
Don't worry about it.
That's Agysilas.
We're looking after him today.
Well, you're doing a good job, Ben.
You should've been watching him.
I was watching him.
Agysilas.
Well, he must be over at your place.
(GIRLS SCREAM) Rach, it's OK.
I can deal with this.
This is the last thing you need.
Ben, you don't have to wrap me up in cotton wool, OK'? I don't dislike kids.
That's not the issue here.
I'm going to get you! (SCREAMS) Oh, there he is.
Enjoy babysitting.
Maybe get a tracking device or something.
Oh, gross! What? You know how Agysilas said he needed to use the toilet Oh, no.
Agysilas, if you need to pee, go use the bathroom, OK'? We're not talking number ones here, Rach.
Keep counting.
It's alright.
Don't worry.
I got it under control.
GIRLS: Gross! Ew! Please tell me you are never going to wash lettuce in that ever again.
So you did it.
You took the test.
Yes.
And? Yes.
OK.
So now you know.
You know what you're dealing with.
Yeah, but now it's not a maybe.
It's real.
When it was abstract, I thought I knew what to do.
Now that it's a part of me, I (EXHALES DEEPLY) Has anyone seen the Condolon file'? I saw it 1O minutes ago.
JULIE: Chrissy Oh, Jules, have you seen the Condolon file'? Uh, yeah.
I think Ron took it.
Oh, Ron's office, then.
Just ran into the courier.
Special delivery.
They're beautiful.
Someone obviously likes you.
Go on - are you gonna open the card? I know who they're from.
I need to get some air.
Do you want to go and get a coffee? Sure.
Jules, I've been waiting for you to bring it up.
I need to explain about last night.
Uh Oh, no.
No, you don't.
You and Nick are friends.
You talk about cars.
I get it.
Yeah, I-it's more than that.
I know you've figured out that much.
Oh, uh, it's not like I planned it, Jules.
I don't even know what it is yet.
That's why I didn't say anything.
Chrissy, I And you know what? Nothing's happened.
We watched a DVD last night and that's all.
And, for the record, he's the one who's been pursuing me.
OK, great! It's fine! Crap, Julie! Come on! What? Out with it! I can't help feeling strange about it, you know'? I've known Carbo since he was a little boy.
It's I don't want to see him get hurt.
I don't want to see him get hurt either.
W You think I'm not asking myself every single second of this if I'm not just some older woman fantasy? You know, something that he needs to tick off a list of things to do before he dies.
Come on.
What's next - Japanese twins? Jules if there is something actually real here, it would be nice if my best friend wasn't so quick to judge me.
I'm not judging you.
I just I don't want to see either of you get hurt, OK'? Maybe that's my point.
But if the guy was anybody else, you'd be cheering me on, gagging for details.
Thanks for making me feel old.
Chrissy, I don't know what to s Id I'm sorry.
That's pretty much how you feel though, isn't it? Rachel Love, uh I need to tell you something I've never told anyone else.
I know it's your choice but as far as I'm concerned, if you are pregnant, there is no choice.
I am pregnant.
All the more reason to hear me out.
After your mum was born, your nan and I really wanted to give her another little brother or sister.
But we couldn't.
Getting pregnant wasn't the problem.
Staying pregnant was.
Your nan had five miscarriages in a row.
Look, it was a different time back then.
No counselling, no talking about your feelings, you just got on with it.
But for one of the miscarriages, I was there.
I saw it.
Grandad, it's not a baby yet.
Oh, it was a baby.
And after that, we just couldn't do it anymore.
We couldn't bear to lose another child.
And that's the reason I feel so strongly about this.
And that's why I'm afraid that if you do make the choice you're talking about, I, uh What, Grandad? I don't want to lose my princess.
You won't forgive me? No But that's what you mean, isn't it? Grandad, what you are doing, what you are saying, that is unforgivable.
We haven't had any reports of yelling and screaming.
(CHUCKLES) It looked like it could go that way for a while but I took your advice and plied Mrs Vandenberg with the champagne you sent her, and then when you tracked down that missing bag, she morphed right back into a semi-normal human being.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
You're welcome.
I just wanted to check.
So let me know if there is anything else I can do.
Sammy do you know why I've been yelling and screaming about coffee and investors? I normally have a P.
A.
that looks after damage control, much the way you have over the last few days.
So now let me ask you this.
Are you happy with your job here at the hotel? You're quiet.
How was your day? I got offered a job today.
What?! Yeah, this guy who's staying at the hotel, he's a theatre agent.
Yeah? He travels all the time and he's looking for a new P.
A.
He thought I'd be perfect for the job and that I should look him up when I'm in London.
But you're not in London.
I know that.
So how can you be his P.
A.
'? Don't be so negative, Nathan.
This could be a huge chance for me.
I'm being realistic.
That's not a job offer, that's a âgive me a call when you get to London And since when did you want to be a P.
A.
'? Since he made it sound like a brilliant opportunity.
Hmm.
All the money I'd be getting, and the travel And me? You'd come too, silly.
There's real estate agencies in London.
Yeah, but if you're travelling all the time, what would be the point'? I'd just be missing you in London instead of Sydney.
We've still got the debts to pay.
Which we'd pay off faster.
Do you think? Do you know how expensive London is? Sam, I'm not trying to trample on your dreams.
It's the last thing I want to do.
I just think this is like the shoes.
What is that supposed to mean? You're thinking about the short term.
What happened to our plan? (GROANS) No One skin, two skin, three skin, four Maybe we should get the kids to bed.
OK, let's go.
(KIDS SCREAM) And remember I said no running.
No screaming.
This is not a zoo.
Tomorrow, I'm going out and I'm buying the biggest packet of condoms I can find.
You're not the only one.
Just joking- Ben No, seriously, I love kids.
I do.
I promise.
So do I.
Doesn't mean I want them any time soon.
But I did think it was sweet how excited you got when you thought it was me, not Rachel.
Not many guys would have handled it like that.
Yeah, well, hey, I've got Olympic swimmers here.
It's an awesome responsibility.
I mean, it's always good to know for sure.
Not that I do know that, not anymore.
Let's not try for any gold medals for at least another 1 O years.
Sound like a plan? Agysilas, put your pants back on! Don't you even think If you wanna make it 2O years, that'sthat's fine by me.
Were you this scared? Oh, darling, it was easier for me.
I wanted to be with your dad.
I mean, my only question was - was he staying out of love or duty'? And I was lucky - it was love.
It would be so different if I was still in love with Daniel, but the thought of being linked to him in anyway, it's it's hopeless.
You know what? At the end of the day, only you can know what's right for you.
Oh, baby.
(SIGHS) (KNOCK AT DOOR) Yes.
Are you angry with me? No, I'mI'm angry with myself because when you were born, I promised I'd dig a moat around this place and I never got round to it.
Well, even if you had, don't you think teaching me how to swim might have been the flaw in that plan? (CHUCKLES) Look, whatever you decide, we're there for you, alright? The chance this guy's offering, you might not get it again.
Nathan Maybe you should go over there.
Maybe you should front up at his office and see what he says.
Whatever you want.
I just want you to be happy, you know.
Even if it does mean I'm gonna miss you like crazy every time you go.
I (SIGHS) As if I could take it.
Oh Why couldn't he have just offered me this when I first left school? Then it would have been perfect.
I could have taken the job, travelled the world, and then I'd be back here now.
Or you could still be over there.
You could be in London and we might never have met.
But we did.
Mmm.
I chose you once.
I choose you again.
(GIGGLES) Mum was right.
The decision was mine, just as my body is mine, the consequences are mine.
Just as the lie I chose to tell was mine.
Sometimes it's better to let people believe what it's easier for them to believe "that nature had made the choice for me.
Rachel But this was my journey.
No need to explain to anyone but myself.
The ferry is cheaper, but it has been known to sink.
And sometimes it gets hijacked.
(LAUGHS) I know! But it'd be a good story, wouldn't it? Oh, if I can get the time off work, I am SO there.
RACHEL: The thing is, you can make plans - a holiday in six months, a promotion in a year.
And hey, what about we try that new restaurant? No, I thought we were doing drinks next week.
I'm pretty sure she gets back on Friday.
Last Friday, even.
But a plan is just a way of making ourselves think we 're in control.
No.
Sorry, I just remembered something.
But we're not.
All it takes is one little thing and suddenly your whole life's been hijacked.
Hey, Rach.
You hungry'? Yeah, this is Chrissy's secret recipe.
Fish fingers with grilled cheese.
Ah, actually, Mel, it was you I wanted to talk to.
Ooh, is that right? I didn't realise you two had gotten sointimate.
Shut up.
You're not funny.
I was just wondering if you had a sec.
Or if now's not a good time, I can No, it's cool.
Why don't you stay for dinner? Can't guarantee it'll be edible.
Oh, says she who turns nachos into tyre rubber.
(LAUGHS) You OK'? Uh, that depends.
I'mI'm late.
I've skipped one or maybe even two periods.
Well, there's dozens of reasons why your periods can be late.
Are you always regular? The last year it's been a bit out of whack.
Umall that stuff with Daniel.
Is Daniel the only, um The only candidate? Yeah.
Yes.
Yes.
OK.
Uh, but the last time was months ago.
Oh, this can't be happening.
It might not be.
Do you have any other symptoms'? Tender? And they're big.
It's ironic, really.
I've always wanted boobs.
Careful what you wish for.
(LAUGHS NERVOUSLY) Oh, I can't be pregnant.
Just go to the chemist, buy a pregnancy test.
You might be stressing yourself out for nothing.
(KNOCK AT DOOR) Dinner's ready.
OK, really, what's the deal here? I'd better get going.
Thanks.
'Bye.
'Bye.
'Bye.
What was all that about? None of your business.
Alright, mate.
I will see you then.
Well, that's me for the week.
If it keeps going like this, they're gonna have to clone me.
Oh, no, thanks.
The one I've got is bad enough.
Ah, there you are.
Sammy's just parking.
Hey, hey, hey.
Where are you going'? Dinner's ready.
Er, not for me.
No, thanks.
You alright? Yeah.
I'm fine.
I just had a huge lunch.
How huge? I'm sorry? Well, I gotta say, you're looking a little porky.
(GASPS) Shut up! lam not! Tell that to your muffin top.
Hey, hey.
That's enough.
Let's eat.
I'm sorry I am late.
I got caught up at work.
Really? In my day they used to call that 'retail therapy'.
Come on, show.
I know.
They weren't in the budget.
But aren't they the most beautiful shoes you've seen in your whole life? They were just saying, âBuy me! Buy me!" Really? Talking shoes'? That must be why they cost $600.
They were on sale.
And they're an investment in the future.
I have a function at work and they could really help my promotion prospects.
Those shoes are gonna get the job for you? It's a little bit like that expensive car that you need to drive in order to impress your clients.
No.
It's not about that.
We're saving, Sam.
I know.
But what's the harm in one luxury item every so often? Because it's too easy to get back into the habit of spending.
All this is just a temporary sacrifice.
When we have the money, you can get all the shoes you want.
In fact, you can have a room just for shoes.
But right now we can't afford them and you have to take them back.
(SIGHS) An hour ago, I thought the major event of the year might be a trip to Asia.
And now SAM: Nathan What is it'? Wake up.
Why? Take a look and see.
(EXHALES) You know there's um (CLEARS THROAT) a special name for these shoes'? (WHISPERS) Don't you want to find out why'? Um, I'll I think I'll take your word for it.
Don't you like me in these shoes'? I know what you're doing.
No, no, no.
Sam, no way.
I No.
No.
Fine.
Oh, no, no.
It's the shoes.
Look, we could still Don't even think about it.
I'm gonna take a shower.
Mate, the more I think about it, the more I reckon something's going down.
Don't you think it was weird? Mate, I'm talking.
Don't you think it was weird? What was? Mel and Rach and their secret little powwow's in the bedroom.
I don't know.
Ask Melissa.
Hey! That's private.
Oh, you got it bad.
No way.
âHope you slept great.
" âMissing you.
Lovesick.
" Get lost.
I was just checking to see how she is.
How who is? Carb's girlfriend.
Ben, grow up.
Yeah, Ben, grow up.
I was just kidding.
Mel, do you want a cuppa? I don't have time.
Sorry.
Don't I at least get a goodbye 'Bye.
Women, I tell you - two sets of rules.
Hey, uh, what are you guys doing tonight? Dunno.
Why? Just checking.
(PHONE BEEPS) Mate, you want to invite Chrissy over, invite her.
We'll keep out of your hair.
Busy day? As always.
Sam You know why you can't keep them, right? Course.
It's fine.
Mr Leigh? I've got investors arriving in half an hour.
And they're supposed to have publicity material, which your secretarial service was supposed to have printed out.
I see.
I'll chase I called to check on this yesterday.
I was assured there would be no problem.
I apologise for the mix-up.
If I could just check, though - who was it that you emailed it to? Whichever imbecile I spoke with yesterday.
Martin somebody.
I'm really, really sorry, Mr Leigh.
I promise I'll Stop! Don't ever promise if you can't deliver.
Because that is my pet hate, Miss Rafter.
That is what makes me really irate.
You said your clients will be arriving in half an hour? That's right.
You will have your documents.
And I do promise.
Because I will deliver.
Rachel, how are you? Hi.
I'm good.
I'm really good.
It's great to see you.
I haven't seen you in a while.
No.
How are you? Oh, fantastic.
Amazing.
Don't you think? (LAUGHS) Still going to the meetings, then? Yep, yep.
Three times a week.
Counsellor reckons I should be able to cut down really soon, which is good.
So, uh, 35 days clean, can you believe it? I don't win the Lindsay Lohan rehab award just yet, but I just feel good.
Yeah.
You said that already.
Do you want to go and get a coffee or something? I'm late.
Actually, I have to get to work.
Well, uh, you should give us a call.
We should catch up.
My mind raced all day.
Running into Daniel like that today, of all days.
The universe was definitely trying to tell me something.
I needed to debrief.
Somewhere neutral.
It was back to Melissa.
Rachel, calm down.
Take the test, find out for sure.
No, no, no.
I can't.
Why not? No.
Not now.
It'd make it all real.
(QUIETLY) I can't have a meth-head as the father.
BEN: Mel, can I borrow $10'? Oh, hey, Rach.
What are you doing here? Did you knock off early? Yeah.
Hi.
Look, I have to go.
Yeah.
Sure there's nothing I should be worried about? That tenner? In my purse.
Help yourself.
And what about all the meth I took? And all the drinking? Between me and Daniel, the baby's probably brain-damaged.
You've gotta stop thinking like this! I can't! I am sorry.
Thanks for, um I just I have to go.
Call me, OK'? Any time.
Did you find it? Sorry'? The money.
I'll take that as a yes.
I'm cooking tonight.
And doing the washing up.
You cooked last night.
So what? You just relax.
Take the night off.
Come on, share.
Sorry, Jules? Whatever's had you giggling for the last half hour.
It's just these emails that Carbo keeps sending me.
Oh, really? Nothing you'd be interested in.
It's just car stuff.
You and Carbo are becoming quite good friends, aren't you? Well, it's just nice to have someone to talk about Monaros and Mustangs with.
What? Don't you have a husband and family to go home to? Get out of here before Ron thinks of something else for you to do.
Good point.
Thank you.
See you tomorrow.
(LAUGHS) Oh, Grandad.
G'day, love.
You're home early.
Yeah.
Thought I'd take a turn at making dinner.
I hope you like stir-fry.
I've got some exotic ingredients here.
I got some lemongrass, ginger, a bit of chilli I don't quite know what I'm going to do with it all, but, anyhow.
Hey, Rachel, dear Rachel? The plan was, say nothing.
This was my life.
My mess.
What's up, love'? Oh Oh, mate.
Oh, mate.
Come on.
Please don't judge me, Grandad.
I don't.
I wouldn't.
These things happen.
There's no shame in it.
I can't have this baby.
Don't say that! What kind of life would it have? A great life.
With your family to support you.
And when it's father comes knocking, wanting to be a part of everything One step at a time.
Cross that bridge when you come to it.
But I don't want to come to it.
I don't want any of this.
If I have the baby, it's terrible.
If I have an abortion Hey, hey! I know you're scared Scared?! Grandad, I'm terrified! You can't even think about not having this baby.
JULIE: Hello? Anyone home? Promise you won't say anything to Mum.
You've gotta share this with your mother.
No! I don't want her to know.
This is my thing.
I need to deal with this by myself.
Just don't do Promise you won't say anything! Hi, you two.
We were just talking about you.
Really? Yeah.
No questions.
It's a surprise.
You'll just have to wait.
Surprise? Rachel, what'? Dad, what's going on? You've gotta talk to Rachel.
Hey.
Hey.
You were pretty quiet during dinner.
Things on my mind.
Anything you want to talk about? Not at the moment.
Rachel, if there's something bothering you, I'm He told you, didn't he? Yeah, but, your grandad's worried He had no right, Mum! Rachel.
You made a promise.
I did not promise.
This is my life.
Look, you don't understand the implications.
I'm not 14! What's going on? Rachel, I'm sorry.
But you needed to talk.
Otherwise, why tell me? And who better to talk to than your mother? She's been there, done that.
He's right, Rachel.
If you are pregnant Rachel's pregnant? .
.
you need to think this through.
(GASPS) I cannot believe this place! There is no privacy here.
None.
This was meant to be here an hour ago.
Sorry, Mr Leigh.
I had to go to the drycleaners myself.
Is that because you're understaffed? Or mismanaged? While you're here, is there anything you can do about this? It is the worst coffee I have ever tried in my life.
You said you don't like being promised something if there's no chance of it being delivered.
Well, I'm afraid this falls under that category.
It's the blend.
It's terrible.
But the hotel has a deal with the supplier.
The best coffee from around here comes from a cafe right down on the wharf.
It's got a blue and white awning and you can't miss it.
Now, you have a meeting scheduled for tomorrow morning, yes? Yes, I've already ordered some more bound documents for tomorrow's presentation.
Uh-huh.
And I've already sorted that out.
They'll be here on time.
Good, because if you think I'm a pain in the arse, it's nothing compared to Heather Vandenberg.
The investor? You know Heather? She does Pilates with my mother.
Used to, rather.
She was always taking calls and yelling at people during the class, so they kicked her out.
So you can see why I don't want there to be any stuff-ups tomorrow.
And there won't be.
I promise.
Yeah, they're really good for you.
This from a man who once tried to convince me that beer is a vegetable.
Beer.
Now, that's a good idea! No, no, no.
Sit down.
It's not going to kill me to get a drink.
I'll get it for you.
Stay right there.
You can't keep doing this.
What? Well, you start acting like a wuss, they'll think it's how it's gonna to be all the time.
You raise the bar, you raise the bar for all of us.
Yeah, Ben, Think about the crazy type of world you could be taking us into.
Men could be opening car doors, bringing us flowers.
CARBO: Exactly.
I told you to sit down.
Far be it from me to upset the natural order of the world.
BEN: I'm waiting on you tonight, hand and foot.
No arguments.
Hey, remember Chrissy's coming over.
Spa°e, Yeah? Oww! This is too weird.
Seriously, what's the hidden agenda here? Nothing.
I'm just making you a cup of tea.
I don't want a tea.
I want a beer.
Don't you think you should be a bit careful? About what? You know what.
No.
At least wait until you know for sure.
Alright - I know.
I want a beer.
Melissa What is wrong with you? I want a drink.
Get out of my way.
Do you really want our baby to be born with a hangover? What? It's not just you you've gotta think about anymore.
Ben, what the hell are you do'? (DOORBELL RINGS) Do you think I'm pregnant? Well, you might be, right? No! Oh, God, no! I take precautions, dumb-o.
But I saw the pregnancy test.
It was in your bag.
Ben, it wasn't for me.
It was Well, who was it for'? No-one.
What was it doing in your bag'? Hey, Rachel's here.
Oh, no.
Rach, are you knocked up? Knocked up? Who? Rachel? I didn't say anything, I swear.
You are, aren't you? You're a jerk.
Rachel Don't.
You're not helping.
Rachel, wait.
Just take it.
Stop torturing yourself.
SAM: I didn't take them back.
I didn't get a chance.
I didn't say anything.
You didn't have to, Nathan.
I know what you were thinking.
I had a long day.
The last thing I need is to come home to a fight.
So why are you trying to start one? Come on, guys.
I've got Grandad's yummy leftover stir-fry.
You can refry it, microwave - your choice.
Yum, looks great.
Thanks, Ted.
Where's Rachel? Rachel's here.
So I take it you two have heard the news? Everybody else has.
We haven't said anything.
What news? I think I'm pregnant.
What? Pregnant.
Knocked up.
Up the duff.
Bun in the oven You don't know that for sure.
Yeah, well, I'm pretty sure, Mum.
Is everybody fully aware of everything that's going on with me now'? Well, that's the news.
It's my news, and I'm the one trying to process it by myself.
Is she for real? You think she'd make something like that up? I can't believe you remembered I like fish fingers and cheese.
Of course.
I remember everything you say.
We had them last night too.
Just for practice.
You know, wanted to make sure I got the recipe right.
Well, they were great.
Thanks.
So, Ben, I thought you and Mel were heading to the movies or something? We checked, but there was nothing on.
(THWACK!) Ow! What was that for'? I moved my leg.
Sorry.
So what are you guys doing tonight? Oh, actually, I'm feeling a bit tired.
I might go to bed.
All those late-night shifts.
(YAWNS) I'm pretty tired too.
You guys don't mind us bailing, do you? We'll be fine.
We can clean up the kitchen first.
No.
You're tired.
Go to bed.
'Night, Chrissy.
'Night.
'Night.
Why do I get the feeling you just engineered all that'? Who, me? No.
Come on, let's watch a DVD.
Your pick.
Seems so obvious to me, you know'? Find out for sure, yes or no, and if yes, then make a decision, you know'? It all seems so arse-about.
Well, you're a man.
You're logical.
One step at a time.
I mean, I understand what she's going through, you know'? I went through it when I was pregnant with Rachel.
God, I was 19.
I was terrified.
Was I ready for this? Were you ready for this? I mean, it was a really big deal.
But you never thought about abortion.
Well, no, but you know- ours were different circumstances.
And for Rachel, taking this test and maybe finding out for sure that she is pregnant just brings a whole lot of really tough stuff closer.
Makes it real.
Is there something we can do? Something we can say? I mean, what would that That her mum and dad are there for her.
At the end of the day, Rachel's her own person.
She's going to have to work through this by herself.
So there's nothing? Not really.
Not till she lets us.
Well, that's 9O minutes of my life I'm never going to get back.
I thought you were enjoying it.
Nup.
She lost me in the lift.
Sorry? Well, that scene in the lift when they're both stuck in there together, she's got the perfect opportunity, and what does she do? Yeah, what a waste.
Trapped there, just the two of them.
Sorry, guys.
Don't mind me.
Just grabbing a glass of water.
Can you turn the light off'? Sorry.
Sorry, Carb.
Sorry, Chrissy.
So, uh, what do we do now'? It's late.
No, no, no.
We can watch another movie.
Yeah.
But I've got work tomorrow.
That's alright.
We can start watching one.
Let's see what we've got.
It's all yours, guys.
Mate, will you just go? Yeah, OK.
Sorry.
Sorry.
OK.
We've got 'Knocked Up'.
Um'Eternal Sunshine of the.
.
.
' whatever.
Oh, 'The Graduate'.
Have you heard of 'The Graduate'? Um, it's about an older woman who's dating a younger guy.
Oh, really? Doesn't have a happy ending.
OK.
What else do we have? We've got 'Grumpy Old Men'.
No'? 'Lord of the Rings'? Yeah? Carb Let's just watch the late news.
News.
Sports report.
(LAUGHS) OK.
That's me.
I should be off.
You don't have to take off, you know'? It's late.
You shouldn't be driving late.
No, it's good.
I've got these things on my car called lights and I can Oh, do you know how long it's been since I was show and tell at a sharehouse breakfast? Sorry? Come on, it's the best thing about Saturday morning - waking up and seeing which of the flatmates scored the night before.
You think that's why I'm asking you to stay? No, I I justl don't want to rush this.
I'm not from the instant gratification generation.
If you want to go out with me then you're going to have to work for it.
OK.
Well, how about right now'? No, I've really got to go.
I'll see you later.
OK.
Goodnight.
Chrissy? Oh, hi.
Julie.
OK.
I'll see you at work.
'Bye.
There it was.
The worst news ever.
I mean, I know Chrissy and Carbo are friends.
He sends her emails about Monaros and motor shows.
Must have similar interests.
But don't you think there's something else going on? I mean, she was really embarrassed.
Well, he's a nice young bloke.
She's a hot chick.
Morning.
Morning.
Well, I better go.
My public awaits.
'Bye, beautiful.
'Bye, Dad.
I'm making some poached eggs.
Want some? So we're not talking about it? Is that what's going on here? Not if you don't want to.
Um, I'm making a cup of tea.
You want one, love'? No, thanks.
And just so you know, I've called in sick.
I'm taking the day off work and I'd really appreciate some space to myself.
Fine.
Morning, Rach.
Morning.
Morning.
So, Mum, am I right in thinking that Daniel could be the father? Because if he is, she should tell him.
OK, Nathan.
Enough, alright? Why? Mum, if I was the father, I'd want to know.
Even if he is a loser.
Look, we're going to give Rachel the space she wants, OK'? And we are to keep our opinions to ourselves unless she asks for them.
Exactly.
It's Rachel's body, so her choice.
Stop being such a control freak.
Dad? I might have that cup of tea later.
Martin said you'd left a message for me.
I organised those bound documents myself, and I triple-checked that they got to you, so if there was a problem with the bindings then I was worried if you didn't get here soon this would be stone cold.
Oh, you went to the cafe on the wharf.
They said they knew how you liked your coffee, so if it's not right, you can blame them.
Thanks.
That's really sweet of you.
Thank you for getting me those documents so quickly.
Oh, Ben.
Hey, Mum.
Listen, Rachel's taking a sick day today.
She's just, um, got a few things on her mind.
So don't go in there and raid the kitchen or make noise or upset her, alright? No worries.
Oh, Nick, hi.
Hey, Mrs Rafter.
How was your evening? Yeah, good, thanks.
Watched a DVD.
Anything interesting? Nah.
Wasn't my choice.
Some soppy chick flick.
But it was a good night.
Great.
OK, well, I'll see you both later.
'Bye, Mum.
Are you going to be around today'? Yeah.
I'm heading over to Soula's place to pick up the kids.
Said I'd babysit.
They're coming over here? Yeah, staying, actually.
Soula's got fumigators coming, so she doesn't want them hanging around the chemicals.
If they're coming here, you've got to keep them quiet.
Why'? Rachel's home today.
She needs peace and quiet.
Oh, 'cause of the Just keep 'em on a leash, alright? Yeah.
I'll control 'em.
Sweet.
(SCREAMS) I told you, don't punch your sister in the face! Guys, keep it down.
The neighbours don't like it.
(BOY SCREAMS) No, you don't! No, you don't! (GIRLS SCREAM AND SHOUT) No, you don't! Ooh! I need to go toilet.
Mate, this one needs the loo.
Can we just take them inside, play computer games? Give it to me! (THWACK!) Ahh! Why don't you play with this doll, and she can play with that one? (GASPING) Would you like that, guys? Computer game.
No.
Wait, wait, wait! What are you doing? Good on you.
He climbed over the clothesline.
Where's the other one? Which one? The kid that needed the toilet.
Over there.
Oh, where you going'? What's his name, again? Agysilas.
Aggy, Come back! OK, so if one test is foolproof, why did they put two in the packet? Who would've thought two positives could make such a negative? Come here! Oh, no! Hello! Rach, I'm so sorry.
What's that'? It's nothing.
Wh-What's your name? I need the toilet.
I'm so sorry, Rach.
Don't worry about it.
That's Agysilas.
We're looking after him today.
Well, you're doing a good job, Ben.
You should've been watching him.
I was watching him.
Agysilas.
Well, he must be over at your place.
(GIRLS SCREAM) Rach, it's OK.
I can deal with this.
This is the last thing you need.
Ben, you don't have to wrap me up in cotton wool, OK'? I don't dislike kids.
That's not the issue here.
I'm going to get you! (SCREAMS) Oh, there he is.
Enjoy babysitting.
Maybe get a tracking device or something.
Oh, gross! What? You know how Agysilas said he needed to use the toilet Oh, no.
Agysilas, if you need to pee, go use the bathroom, OK'? We're not talking number ones here, Rach.
Keep counting.
It's alright.
Don't worry.
I got it under control.
GIRLS: Gross! Ew! Please tell me you are never going to wash lettuce in that ever again.
So you did it.
You took the test.
Yes.
And? Yes.
OK.
So now you know.
You know what you're dealing with.
Yeah, but now it's not a maybe.
It's real.
When it was abstract, I thought I knew what to do.
Now that it's a part of me, I (EXHALES DEEPLY) Has anyone seen the Condolon file'? I saw it 1O minutes ago.
JULIE: Chrissy Oh, Jules, have you seen the Condolon file'? Uh, yeah.
I think Ron took it.
Oh, Ron's office, then.
Just ran into the courier.
Special delivery.
They're beautiful.
Someone obviously likes you.
Go on - are you gonna open the card? I know who they're from.
I need to get some air.
Do you want to go and get a coffee? Sure.
Jules, I've been waiting for you to bring it up.
I need to explain about last night.
Uh Oh, no.
No, you don't.
You and Nick are friends.
You talk about cars.
I get it.
Yeah, I-it's more than that.
I know you've figured out that much.
Oh, uh, it's not like I planned it, Jules.
I don't even know what it is yet.
That's why I didn't say anything.
Chrissy, I And you know what? Nothing's happened.
We watched a DVD last night and that's all.
And, for the record, he's the one who's been pursuing me.
OK, great! It's fine! Crap, Julie! Come on! What? Out with it! I can't help feeling strange about it, you know'? I've known Carbo since he was a little boy.
It's I don't want to see him get hurt.
I don't want to see him get hurt either.
W You think I'm not asking myself every single second of this if I'm not just some older woman fantasy? You know, something that he needs to tick off a list of things to do before he dies.
Come on.
What's next - Japanese twins? Jules if there is something actually real here, it would be nice if my best friend wasn't so quick to judge me.
I'm not judging you.
I just I don't want to see either of you get hurt, OK'? Maybe that's my point.
But if the guy was anybody else, you'd be cheering me on, gagging for details.
Thanks for making me feel old.
Chrissy, I don't know what to s Id I'm sorry.
That's pretty much how you feel though, isn't it? Rachel Love, uh I need to tell you something I've never told anyone else.
I know it's your choice but as far as I'm concerned, if you are pregnant, there is no choice.
I am pregnant.
All the more reason to hear me out.
After your mum was born, your nan and I really wanted to give her another little brother or sister.
But we couldn't.
Getting pregnant wasn't the problem.
Staying pregnant was.
Your nan had five miscarriages in a row.
Look, it was a different time back then.
No counselling, no talking about your feelings, you just got on with it.
But for one of the miscarriages, I was there.
I saw it.
Grandad, it's not a baby yet.
Oh, it was a baby.
And after that, we just couldn't do it anymore.
We couldn't bear to lose another child.
And that's the reason I feel so strongly about this.
And that's why I'm afraid that if you do make the choice you're talking about, I, uh What, Grandad? I don't want to lose my princess.
You won't forgive me? No But that's what you mean, isn't it? Grandad, what you are doing, what you are saying, that is unforgivable.
We haven't had any reports of yelling and screaming.
(CHUCKLES) It looked like it could go that way for a while but I took your advice and plied Mrs Vandenberg with the champagne you sent her, and then when you tracked down that missing bag, she morphed right back into a semi-normal human being.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
You're welcome.
I just wanted to check.
So let me know if there is anything else I can do.
Sammy do you know why I've been yelling and screaming about coffee and investors? I normally have a P.
A.
that looks after damage control, much the way you have over the last few days.
So now let me ask you this.
Are you happy with your job here at the hotel? You're quiet.
How was your day? I got offered a job today.
What?! Yeah, this guy who's staying at the hotel, he's a theatre agent.
Yeah? He travels all the time and he's looking for a new P.
A.
He thought I'd be perfect for the job and that I should look him up when I'm in London.
But you're not in London.
I know that.
So how can you be his P.
A.
'? Don't be so negative, Nathan.
This could be a huge chance for me.
I'm being realistic.
That's not a job offer, that's a âgive me a call when you get to London And since when did you want to be a P.
A.
'? Since he made it sound like a brilliant opportunity.
Hmm.
All the money I'd be getting, and the travel And me? You'd come too, silly.
There's real estate agencies in London.
Yeah, but if you're travelling all the time, what would be the point'? I'd just be missing you in London instead of Sydney.
We've still got the debts to pay.
Which we'd pay off faster.
Do you think? Do you know how expensive London is? Sam, I'm not trying to trample on your dreams.
It's the last thing I want to do.
I just think this is like the shoes.
What is that supposed to mean? You're thinking about the short term.
What happened to our plan? (GROANS) No One skin, two skin, three skin, four Maybe we should get the kids to bed.
OK, let's go.
(KIDS SCREAM) And remember I said no running.
No screaming.
This is not a zoo.
Tomorrow, I'm going out and I'm buying the biggest packet of condoms I can find.
You're not the only one.
Just joking- Ben No, seriously, I love kids.
I do.
I promise.
So do I.
Doesn't mean I want them any time soon.
But I did think it was sweet how excited you got when you thought it was me, not Rachel.
Not many guys would have handled it like that.
Yeah, well, hey, I've got Olympic swimmers here.
It's an awesome responsibility.
I mean, it's always good to know for sure.
Not that I do know that, not anymore.
Let's not try for any gold medals for at least another 1 O years.
Sound like a plan? Agysilas, put your pants back on! Don't you even think If you wanna make it 2O years, that'sthat's fine by me.
Were you this scared? Oh, darling, it was easier for me.
I wanted to be with your dad.
I mean, my only question was - was he staying out of love or duty'? And I was lucky - it was love.
It would be so different if I was still in love with Daniel, but the thought of being linked to him in anyway, it's it's hopeless.
You know what? At the end of the day, only you can know what's right for you.
Oh, baby.
(SIGHS) (KNOCK AT DOOR) Yes.
Are you angry with me? No, I'mI'm angry with myself because when you were born, I promised I'd dig a moat around this place and I never got round to it.
Well, even if you had, don't you think teaching me how to swim might have been the flaw in that plan? (CHUCKLES) Look, whatever you decide, we're there for you, alright? The chance this guy's offering, you might not get it again.
Nathan Maybe you should go over there.
Maybe you should front up at his office and see what he says.
Whatever you want.
I just want you to be happy, you know.
Even if it does mean I'm gonna miss you like crazy every time you go.
I (SIGHS) As if I could take it.
Oh Why couldn't he have just offered me this when I first left school? Then it would have been perfect.
I could have taken the job, travelled the world, and then I'd be back here now.
Or you could still be over there.
You could be in London and we might never have met.
But we did.
Mmm.
I chose you once.
I choose you again.
(GIGGLES) Mum was right.
The decision was mine, just as my body is mine, the consequences are mine.
Just as the lie I chose to tell was mine.
Sometimes it's better to let people believe what it's easier for them to believe "that nature had made the choice for me.
Rachel But this was my journey.
No need to explain to anyone but myself.