Satisfaction (2007) s01e10 Episode Script

[ Birds Chirp .]
[ Mumbles Dreamily .]
What? Oh, I was dreaming about cakes.
Did you have odd dreams when you were pregnant? Not about cakes, but I had some pretty odd dreams.
Oh, my God.
Oh, my God.
I'm so sorry.
- It's alright.
- Lauren, I'm in your bed.
- I had a nightmare.
- About cakes? No.
About babies.
It was really vivid.
I must've come in here and dozed off.
It's alright.
It's more than alright.
Thanks.
- You alright? - Yeah.
PHIL: Lauren? You awake? Shit.
Just a minute! - I should go.
- Shit.
PHIL: Fresh pastries for breakfast.
Will I go and put on the Morning.
Morning.
Do you mind? Have you ever heard of a telephone? I didn't want to wake you.
Or knocking? I was trying to be helpful, alright? So What's the story? - With what? - Popsy.
What's her face? - Heather.
- What's she still doing here? She's staying here for a while.
She split with her partner, I asked her to move in.
Yeah? What happened? Did she stab him? - Her.
- Eh? - Her partner was her girlfriend.
- She's a lesbian? Yes, not that it's anybody's business.
Jesus.
Well, what are you doing with her? She's just a friend.
What? Does she work at the casino too? Hmm? Um, do you want sugar? Since when do I take sugar? [ Music Plays .]
Good luck.
- Hank, hi.
- Hey.
This is a surprise.
Yeah.
Well, things didn't quite work out with Rebecca.
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
Mmm.
I think I overwhelmed her.
At least the ego's intact.
Have a nice evening.
Lauren, are you booked right now? - No, actualy, I'm not.
- How about a performance appraisal? I'm a pretty harsh judge these days.
I'll take my chances.
Come on.
I think room two's available.
Now, nice and slow, remember? [ Both Moan .]
[ Both Sigh .]
Was that worth an elephant stamp, or what? It's not exact science, Hank.
There's always room for improvement.
I'm glad we did this.
There is something else I wanted to talk to you about.
- Oh? - This place is for sale.
What? And I have a group of buyers who are very keen.
What do you mean, you've got a group of buyers? I'm a business broker.
That's what I do.
I'm acting for some potential buyers.
Anyway, these people, they like the figures, but they don't really know the industry.
So they're looking for some kind of structure that might include the workers.
Like, say, if you and some of the other girls could come in for, say, 10%? How much money are we talking? Well, it's like buying a house.
You only need the deposit.
The venture borrow the rest.
And we become part of that venture.
Yep.
That's what they're looking at.
What do you reckon? Well Timing could be good for me.
So why don't you ask around? Hmm? Do you always mix business with pleasure? No.
But I will in the future.
[ Musical Tone .]
[ Mobile Phone Rings .]
Hey.
Where are you? Um, I'm busy.
I can't explain right now.
What do you mean you can't explain? Nick, the money's gone.
What? I'll make the money back.
I promise you I'll pay back every cent.
What do you mean the money's gone? It's 300 fucking grand.
Have you got a gambling problem, or something? - I have to go.
- Hey, whoa, whoa.
Hang on a second.
You can't just dump this on me and then piss off.
I just want my old life back, Nick.
You know? Where no-one gets stabbed in restaurants.
What has that got to do with anything? I'm sorry.
I have to go.
Mel, wait How's it going, Dad? The tax figures stack up? Yep, they stack up.
Right up our arse.
But you can cover it, right? Hey, you know what? Just fucking back off, will you? I've got enough shit going on without you adding to it.
OK.
It's about owning a piece in this place.
It's an opportunity to become more than the workers.
I mean, that's why I called you in, Chloe, to see if you're interested.
Yeah, I just have to think about it.
Well, we kind of need to act fast.
You know, Nat should be in on this.
She's really good with money.
I can't believe she didn't tell us about it.
She must've known.
Well, not necessarily.
I mean, Nick's a devious bastard.
- What about Mel? - Not answering her phone.
Don't look at me.
She hasn't been home for weeks.
OK.
Well, I'm interested, but I'll let you know.
- Alright, see you, girls.
- ALL: 'Bye.
I just don't understand how we're meant to raise all this money.
Tippi, it's as much as you can put in.
We don't have to all be the same, as long as we come up with 10%.
We got 10% of the business, we get 10% of the profit.
And we all know how much this place makes.
I really like the sound of that.
You know, something on the side while I'm being a mum.
- Mm-hm.
- I have to think about it.
OK.
Well, as soon as you decide, let me know.
I have to get the paperwork organised.
- I've got a client.
- Yep.
- You know, you're very sexy.
- Hmm? You.
When you take charge and talk about money.
It's very sexy.
- Heather, I'm not a lesbian.
- What? I haven't I'm not attracted to women.
Sexually, or any other way.
I'm not gay.
Oh.
Neither am I.
I just love pussy.
- Now you're making fun of me.
- Yeah.
You're being a dickhead.
Nat, how much money are you holding for me? Uh, there's a bit there.
Why? Um, can you give me a ballpark? Tippi, I'm busy.
I'd have to look it up.
This is really important, Nat.
- Why? - Because I need to buy something.
Can you put it on your credit card? I really don't have time right now.
No, I need a minimum of $10,000.
- Want to tell me what this is about? - No.
- How much have I got? - I don't know, Tippi.
I'm not getting paid to be your accountant.
Yes, you are, aren't you? So what do you think? It'll be a way of staying in the business without maybe having to work.
Is that what it means? Well, maybe.
Eventually.
I've been thinking about something else.
- I want to buy the Salmon.
- The what? Black Salmon Studios.
Is that wise? You always tell me studios don't make money.
Yeah, I know.
As well as recording facilities, the Salmon's also got rehearsal rooms.
So you're always got money coming in.
Do you have that kind of money? Well, it's doable.
I've been getting a fair bit of ad work lately.
And I was thinking maybe you might want to come in with me.
Are you good with money, Josh? I don't know.
Are you? Yeah.
Yeah, I think I am.
I don't suppose you, uh had any thoughts about my other little idea? You'll be the first to know.
Alright, cool.
Hold it like this.
That's right.
- How does it feel? - Mmm, good.
- Is that good for you? - Yep.
Now steady, and take a step and What the hell is going on here? Oh, shit.
Oh, whoa.
Do you know this person? I'm his wife, you cheap whore.
Oh, hey, hey, hey.
I am not cheap.
You lying bastard.
You have sex with whores.
No, she's a I was helping her with her kicking.
Jasmine! Ow! Jasmine, cut it out! I'll cut it out, alright, and I'll kill you.
I'll kill both of you.
Um, I'm just gonan leave you guys in there to talk this to talk this through.
You know, some of us are actually working here.
Hey, listen to this.
Mr Yuan's victory in the ballot was a shock, as pre-selection was expected to go to Les Danzenick, the popular local man.
What? - Petey won.
- Our rubber-loving friend.
And new local member.
He's cancelled all his appointments.
I wonder if he's wearing his rubber undies in this photo? You know, it's obvious why they want him for parliament.
He'll just rubber stamp everything.
Hi.
Nat, how much do you think this place would go for it it was sold? I don't know.
The fit-out alone is expensive.
Why? Apparently, it's on the market.
One of my clients told me.
It's gossip.
I wouldn't take any notice.
He seemed to know what he was talking about.
Would you be interested in buying a share in this place? I would make that decision if and when it became an issue.
So I don't know, do I? Would you excuse me? How'd you find me? - I bribed your driver.
- Achilles? Mmm.
I suspect he thought you might like to see me.
I'll sack him for that.
Come in.
Should I ask, uh, why you're not at home? It's a long story.
You want a tea or a coffee? Vodka? How about an answer to my proposal? - I'd like to book you.
- What, now? You've had a fair while now.
I didn't realise you were in such a rush, Tim.
Mmm.
But the answer's no.
I can't do it.
- Really? - Really.
I'm not gonna sleep with you, Tim.
My life's screwed up enough as it is.
Oh.
Well, that's a shame.
Because I was hoping we could spend one last evening together.
You watch too much daytime television.
Mel, I'm getting married.
Yeah, right.
So what's her name? Actually, no, I don't want to know.
I'm sorry, Mel.
I should've told you before.
No, no.
You have now.
It's just that I thought you already knew.
Every magazine on earth's been snooping around.
I don't read any of that crap.
Haven't for years.
Especially nothing written about you.
You know, I think we should skip the wine and go straight for the brandy.
Except, or course, I don't actually drink brandy.
Mel, can you just can you just calm down a second? Just stop a minute, OK? - I'm fine, Tim! I'm fine.
- Yeah, sure you are.
Tell me what's bugging you.
Nothing to tell.
Corkscrew.
Ah, bingo.
So, you want one more for the road, huh? That's one way of putting it, yeah.
Screw-top! [ Laughs .]
Here's to me.
Drinking the profits? Yeah.
Yep, that's it.
So you're selling the place and, as usual, I'm the last to know.
Who told you that? I'm not selling the place, Nat.
Just exploring the possibilities.
And if I do there'll be something in it for you.
[ Laughs .]
You gonna look after me, Dad? Yeah, of course.
I never wanted you here in the first place.
I'll be out of a job.
You're a natural.
You'll get another one, easy.
I don't want another job.
I love this place.
I love the girls.
I love the clients.
I love every sick weirdo that walks through that door.
You might be on the papers, but I'm the soul of this place.
And you, you just treat it like a personal lolly shop.
The money, girls I've never been involved with anyone before.
You know that.
You love her, don't you? It happens.
You like a handful, don't you, Dad? So It's come to this.
I'm not done yet.
I'll drink to that.
Cheers.
I can't.
Can't what? I can't not do this again.
I can't imagine it.
Shh.
It's true.
It's true.
That's good.
- That's good.
- [ Gasps .]
You used to stay here when we first met, remember? So it's absolutely certain.
- Hmm? - You, getting married.
Oh.
Any last-minute regrets? So who is she? - Victoria Cameron.
- Victoria? Oh.
- The Western Australian Camersons.
- Mmm.
That's good.
At least she's bringing something to the table.
- Well, her father is.
- It's all tied up in trust.
Just make sure you watch your back.
There'll be a prenup.
Just another deal, Tim? No, I really like her.
Good.
She certainly gets around.
She's everywhere.
I hope not.
Um, can we not talk about this right now? Sure.
Whatever you want.
Will you tell me one thing, though? And you have to promise to tell me the truth.
I was never in the running, was I? That's not a question that means anything.
Come on, it's OK.
I was never even in the ballpark.
Mum, don't lie to me.
They want you to go back to work.
No, they don't.
It's not gonna happen.
Well, I think you should.
I don't think you should have to give up just because of me.
- Is that right? - I love that you're a prostitute.
But what would I know? I'm asleep.
I don't even know what we're talking about.
[ Goat BAAS .]
[ Goat BAAS .]
[ Gasps .]
- Hey, hey, hey! - [ Sobs .]
- Stop, stop, stop! - [ Continues Sobbing .]
Stop, stop! - Are you OK? - No.
What's happened? Josh, I think my brain's gonna explode.
Why? I just had a dream about when I ran away from home.
You know, with that truck driver.
Baby, we've been through this.
I knew what I was doing.
I did.
But at the time I thought this is an improvement on anything else in my life.
Because the rest was a total disaster.
Come here.
That's why I did it.
Because I wanted a life.
I know.
And then this nun came into work the other night and I spanked her.
- Right.
- And all I could see was me spanking myself as punishment for what I do.
You have to stop being so hard on yourself.
And I keep seeing goats.
I know.
You keep talking about them in your sleep.
It was the first thing I saw after that truckie.
This goat, just staring and judging me.
I don't care what you do.
If you want to go back to work, you go back to work.
And I'm not gonna hassle you about that.
Come here.
Come here.
Shh.
Do you really want to get married? Yes.
But not to somebody that thinks I'm a goat.
No, seriously.
If I went back to work, would you still want to marry me? Are you gonna make me wear a suit? You look great.
Yeah.
I feel it.
- New phone.
- Yeah.
Smashed the other one.
Alright.
Well, that'll explain it.
Why I haven't able to reach you.
I'm really sorry about the money.
Don't worry about it.
Shit, is that my fault? It's mine, for not paying my tax.
I will pay back every penny.
I will work twice as hard as I've ever worked, I promise.
Is that where you've been, Mel? Working? - No.
- Then where? I've been in a hotel trying to figure out who I am.
- By yourself? - Why the fuck does that matter? It matters, OK? It matters.
I'm sorry.
I made a mistake.
- Oh, shit.
Mel, don't.
Don't! - I'm sorry.
- Will you not - Stop it, Mick! OK.
Money's gone, alright? I don't care.
If you think this is about money, you don't know me.
I need you to talk to me, Mel.
Give me the full picture.
I need to know where I fit in.
You're getting married.
Are you cool with that? Yeah.
Yeah, of course I am.
Except? Except what? Except, Bonnie, I can read you like a book.
Well, that means you'll be my stepfather, right? Yeah.
- [ Laughs .]
I guess so.
- Well You're not gonna get all stepfather on me, are you? Like yell at me to do my homework or ground me or tell me what boys to go out with? Um, that last part yeah, probably.
OK.
Well, I'll just tell you to fuck off.
- But you already do that.
- That won't change.
Fine.
Are you OK with me not being so cool, not a rock star anymore? - Were you ever? - [ Laughs .]
Ouch! What about if I became an accountant? Would you love me any less? Yeah.
Mmm, I would too.
I hate accountants.
[ Laughs .]
- I love you, though.
- Mmm.
- What the hell are you doing here? - I want to talk to you.
- Sorry, I'm busy.
- No, listen.
Please, listen.
I need you to help me.
I just want to know why.
I need to understand why my husband comes to you for sex.
Do you have sex with him? Yeah, of course I do.
- Do you like it? - [ Laughs .]
Why wouldn't I? He's Trent Davis! He won the club's Best and Fairest last year.
it doesn't last very long.
That's how Trent likes it.
What am I supposed to do? You need help from a professional.
Remember, it's a game of four quarters and you just play it out.
The result's the result but it can't be the focus and take each kick as it comes and never, ever, ever look at the clock - just find the zone and stay there.
Oh.
Stay there, Trent.
Just stay there.
I'm not going anywhere, babe.
Not a chance.
Good.
Never sorry about being an undersized player.
It takes all types.
Er, try something different.
Oh, I love your game, Trent.
Confidence and surprise are always your best attacks.
Oh! Oooh, Trentie! Good.
And remember to keep trying.
- Do it over and over and over.
- Baby! - And over again.
- [ Both Pant .]
- Oooh, yes! - Oooh! - Oh, yes! - [ Laughs .]
- I love my job! - [ Both Moan .]
PHIL: End of an era.
Where do I sign? Down here and there.
No regrets? Don't get me going.
When does it go on the market? Tomorrow.
That quick? Must be under the pump.
Oh, just doing business stuff and the new domestic situation's not exactly cheap.
You heard from the kids? Yes.
Kate phones me every day.
- Really? - Mmm.
Ash not so much, but when he does, we talk for ages.
How do you think they're doing? They're living in America, Phil.
What can I say? Well, I'll get us a couple of drinks to celebrate.
[ Phone Rings .]
Hello.
How much money have you got? Sorry? You and your syndicate.
I was wondering, is there room for me? Well, yes.
Yes, there is.
Does that mean I'm in? Absolutely.
That's our 10%.
That's great.
OK.
Um, I'll give you all the details at work.
'Bye.
'Bye.
Phil.
Oh, we're having a private conversation in there so Cool with me.
How's the hand? Yeah, it's fine.
I should've just gone for the heart but I didn't know if you had one.
Yeah, right.
You know, I thought it was a cliche but it turns out to be true.
What's that? All you people - you hate men.
All my people? Yeah, Lauren told me.
You're a lesbian.
Oh.
Is that a problem for you, Phil? [ Laughs .]
I don't care but this is my house so I really don't need the whole anti-men thing.
I'm in Lauren's house and I'm not anti-men in general, Phil, I'm just anti the really dull, controlling ones.
You know, why don't you get a dog, get a haircut? Put on the uniform so we know what you're all about? Why don't you have a midlife crisis and run away with the secretary? Oh, wait - you've already done that! You don't know what you're talking about so shut your mouth.
Maybe take the kids too - really hit your wife where it hurts.
- Jesus! Don't touch me.
- Oh, s [ Screams .]
- Phil! - She fell over the bloody stool.
You alright? Oh, shit! Shit! For Godsakes, Phil.
She's pregnant.
I am so sorry.
It was Ally who wanted to do this.
But they become part of you so quickly.
Yes, they do.
I should think of a name to honour the baby.
I need a name.
Yeah.
Come here.
[ Sighs .]
How is she? She's asleep.
[ Sighs .]
You're lucky she didn't call the police.
I had no idea.
How could I? So it would've been alright to assault her if she wasn't pregnant? - You told me she was a lesbian.
- So? You don't expect lesbians to be pregnant.
She's also a sex worker, if you want to know everything.
She works in the same place I do.
Yeah, right.
I'm serious, Phil.
That's what I do for a living.
I work in a brothel.
And one that's actually OK and I'm gonna buy a share in the place when this house is sold.
- You're a prostitute? - Sex worker.
Took me a while to get the hang of it but somewhere along the line, I got the hang of it.
I stopped being, what did you call it? "A dud root.
" And now people pay me ot have sex with them and yes, I'm OK with that and apparently I'm very good, if demand is anything to go by.
Do the kids know? We shouldn't have to burden our children with everything, now, should we, Phil? This is disgusting.
Absolutely bloody disgusting.
I think you've cornered that market, Phil, all on your own.
Yeah, yep.
What? [ Clears Throat .]
Can I call you back? OK.
What are you doing here? I have a proposal for you.
Victoria's due here in an hour.
That's OK.
Won't take long, I promise.
[ Clears Throat .]
What is it? I need some cash.
What's it for? Oh, you could call it a going-away present or you could call it keeping you and me out of the papers.
You wouldn't dare.
What am I talking about? Of course you would.
How much do you want? I didn't come here to blackmail you, Tim.
Honestly.
I just have a large financial problem and I thought you could help me with it.
How much? Well, how much am I worth? I beg your pardon? [ Laughs .]
You're an extremely wealthy man, Tim.
You should know how much things are worth.
[ Laughs .]
OK.
Er, can I write you a cheque or do you need cash? Cheque's fine.
[ Sighs .]
You know, it's traditional in most cultures for the bridegroom to receive presents, not to give them out.
[ Laughs .]
Oh, we've never been traditional.
No, I guess not.
This is yours plus a little present.
It's a decent-sized cheque.
Yeah, it is.
Where'd you get it? A little windfall so I wanted to give you back what's yours.
Plus I don't want you to sell 232.
I want us to be partners.
I don't want your money, Mel.
Why? I don't know where it's been.
What if I told you it was a going-away present? That I will never, ever see him again? Why should I believe you? Then don't.
Like, what does, um, he get out of that? He gets to keep his name out of the papers.
- No shit? - Yep, no shit.
I earned this money, Nick.
Every single cent.
And behind that pseudo-gangster bullshit of yours, you actually know its value.
What, and you'd give up working? Yeah, I would, if you'd give up the knives and the tax evasion.
We'd run a legitimate business.
Both of us.
Hands-on.
You know, we could do this, Nick.
We could really try and make this work.
Yeah, and what about us - aside from the business? Well, if you promise to stop stabbing people, I'll go house hunting for us.
Hmm.
If you ever see this bloke again, I'll stab you both.
Several times.
[ Laughs .]
I'm thinking about a house with a garden.
What, are you crazy? Yep.
[ Knock on Door .]
Heather.
Alex is here.
Go in.
Thank you.
Thanks for coming.
Well, I charge double for outcalls.
I'm sorry.
He or she would've had beautiful eyes.
And no hair.
[ Clanking .]
[ Banging .]
Hello.
Who's there? Whoever it is, I'm armed.
- Natalie.
- Peter.
Jesus! Are you trying to scare me to death? - I've got something for you.
- [ Sighs .]
I can't think of anywhere else I'd rather be.
Me neither.
[ Sighs .]
Josh.
Josh.
Hey.
Joshua.
Joshua Jason Phillips.
[ Screams .]
[ Giggles .]
OK, OK, OK.
Stop, stop, stop.
Stop, stop, stop, stop, stop.
Mmm.
Oooh.
- Mmm.
[ Kisses .]
- [ Laughs .]
- Are you making breakfast? - No.
- Yes, you are.
- [ Laughs .]
I want toast and coffee.
Hey, guess what? I slept like a baby.
And I want an omelette.
[ Groans Softly .]
No goats, no nightmares.
Mmm, tomato and onion.
In fact, not a single goat to be seen.
Melted cheese and some ham.
[ Laughs .]
- Listen to us.
- Hmm? - We don't need to get married, Josh.
- Mmm.
We're already there.
[ Laughs .]
Hmm.
[ Birds Chirp .]
We're here today to acknowledge baby Jessie.
Conceived with hope and carried with love.
A tiny miracle that reminds us about the fragility of life and dreams.
[ Cries .]
Some things are not meant to make sense.
Some things are just sent to remind us to to live and to care and to love.
Thank you for inviting me into your life.
[ Sniffs .]
That will always be the sweetest gift.
I really think you'll be excited by this property.
It truly is something a bit special.
Yeah.
Oh, look, Nick's running a bit late.
Sorry.
Hmm.
- Do you want to take a look around? - No, no.
I'll wait, if that's OK.
Sure.
No rush.
[ Laughs .]
Yes, Hank.
No Yes, they're all here.
I will tell them.
[ Sighs .]
Our offer's been submitted.
We're about to become partners! - [ Laughs .]
- Whoo! Hey, Alex.
- Can you take a photo for us? - Sure.
Yeah.
Come on.
Quick.
[ Laughs .]
ALL: Cheers! [ Women Laugh .]
De Luca.
[ Groans .]
So what sort of work do you do? I was an escort.
Right.
Now I'm a brothel owner.
I think I'll ring him again.
Yeah, sure.
[ Dials .]
[ Phone Rings .]
[ Groans .]
[ Phone Rings .]
[ Phone Rings .]