Packed to the Rafters (2008) s02e01 Episode Script
Look Into My Eyes
(THUNDER RUMBLES) J U Ll E: (NARRATES) Don't you love those early mornings lying in bed listening to the rain, snug and warm in your toasty cocoon, everything right with the world? Nathan and Sammy back on track after that little.
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hiccup.
Ben and Melissa happy enough, playing it by ear.
Rachel happily single and focused onbeing Rachel.
Even Dad getting out there.
And me and Dave - expectant, excited for the future.
All of us perfectly content.
(GAGS) Hold that thought.
RACHEL: Oh.
Good morning.
(VOMITS) Sow On the dot.
Ben.
Ben! Are you gonna be down there all day? I'm looking for the window cleaner.
Right.
Since when did you care whether your windows were see-through or not? It's for Melissa, idiot.
Mmm.
She's coming to check the paint job so I thought I'd make the whole place look killer clean.
Oh, good strategy.
You know what? You should see all the hair I pulled from the bathtub.
I don't even know any rangas and there's enough to make a ginger yeti.
Um, she's still in there.
God, how much spew can one small woman contain? Hey, guys, guys.
Remember, our main focus here is your mother, alright? She needs our full support, 110%, so no matter how weird her cravings are, no matter how many stops she makes on her way to the Vomit train.
Just zip it! (ALL SNICKER) And give her her full support.
Alright? Are you with me? Yes, totally.
We're on the same page'? Yes! Oh, for God's sake, it's just a little morning sickness, OK'? Mum, are you sure you're OK'? I'm absolutely fine.
Never better.
In fact, if the kettle's boiled I might have a peppermint tea.
Ben? Onto it! (INHALES) (EXHALES) There.
Good.
(GAGS) (VOMITS) (BEN GROANS) You alright? Hmm'? Yeah.
Course.
Why? Do I look sick? Nothing a blood transfusion wouldn't fix.
(SCOFFS) That bad'? Well, the blush is helping a little.
How are things with you? Yeah, OK.
For someone who's just received terrible news.
Apparently I'm gonna have a run-in with the undead.
What about? How should I know'? It hasn't happened yet.
Bonnie, the new sandwich lady - she's good.
What do you mean, she's good? Well, she knowsthings.
What things? Things! In our past! Things in our future.
What, you're saying she's psychic? She knew I was divorced.
And single.
So does half the free world.
Yeah, I'm just telling you, Julie, what she told me, OK'? Oh.
(SCOTTISH ACCENT) Oh, would you like a sandwich or a muffin'? Oh, no, thanks.
Morning sickness? Sorry? See, me, I was terrible with my first.
But then, of course, he was a boy.
(LAUGHS) Your first was a girl, right? UmRaRa Rachel.
Rachel.
Well, something tells me she's heading for a fall, that one.
What you might call a crisis in confidence.
How did you'? Oh, aye, definitely.
Definitely.
I'd keep an eye out if I were you.
Sowhen are you due? JULIE: Have you told anyone? Of course not! Why would I'? Sorry.
Sit down, will you? Tense enough as it is without you hovering around like that.
What, about what Bonnie said? Mmm.
There's a bit of a shortfall.
Well, define a bit.
What'?! Don't know how I missed it.
Bonnie was right.
Count Dracula's not gonna be happy.
Oh, Don's not the boss.
He's just the nephew.
Yeah, have you seen him crack a smile in five days? Oh, come on.
if he goes for the jugular I'll stab a pencil through his heart.
(KNOCKS) Hi, Don.
And if Bonnie was right about Chrissy Jules, you're kidding.
Don't even go there.
Well, you've gotta admit it was weird! Why? Telling an office worker they're gonna have a barney with their boss? It's like predicting the weather.
Alright, but she knew about the baby.
Did you vomit on her? No! She just knew! Well, call it women's intuition.
Oh! OK, and then she said that Rachel was gonna have a crisis of confidence.
She knew her name, Dave.
Jules, Jules.
Look, look.
You know that I am good with pregnancy hormones.
You know that I can take practically anything you throw at me but please do not get yourself worked up about Bonnie the bagel lady.
It's just not worth it.
(CLEARS THROAT) (JULIE GASPS) How's this? I think you'll agree I've nailed the look.
Oh, is that the plan A outfit? No, this is the âln your stupid, inbred, ugly, mutant face, Tarsha McNeil! My life rules!" outfit.
Crisis of confidence? You know, I really don't get school reunions.
I mean, who cares how much hair you've lost or how much weight you've stacked on? Mind you, in Diana Gleeson's case, it was a lot.
So, what's the story with Tarsha? She made my life hell years 7 through 12.
Oh.
And this? This is my chance to show her how I came through.
How I triumphed.
This plus the, umdesign degree, the stellar advertising career You'll blow her out of the water.
So, um, any old boyfriends gonna be there? Scott Webster, maybe? Oh, Scott Webster who's on his way to London to join the cast of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert? Oh.
What about Mark? MarkAntico? Mark Antico'? Oooh, the love of Rachel's life.
Shut up, Nathan.
Well, he was until Dad tackled him into the floor.
I didn't tackle him.
You did.
You did so.
You practically cavity-searched him for condoms.
(JULIE LAUGHS) RACHEL: Yep.
And he never spoke to me ever again.
(LAUGHS) It was just a little tackle.
(LAUGHS) Rachel, are you still coming to the Boat Club with us later for a drink? Yeah, sure.
Oh, I can road-test my plan B outfit.
Why do we only get the plan B outfit? I'm hardly gonna waste my plan A material on you two, now, am I'? âCrisis of confidence.
" Yeah, alright.
I take your point.
CARBO: Jeez, Benno, calm down! Look, I'm just cleaning the joint.
I'm not installing a jacuzzi.
Don't you think you're going a bit overboard with this? All the flower deliveries! Overboard? Is that what she said? No.
How does she look when she gets them? I don't know.
Into it or not into it? Should I send a different kind? Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Just calm down, OK'? It's not a good look.
Just breathe.
Breathe.
Relax.
(DOORBELL RINGS) Th-th-that's Mel.
Don't mention anything about the cleaning.
Hey.
MELISSA: Hi.
Come in.
Been doing some cleaning? Nup.
Carbo just spilt some bleach.
He was trying to dye his eyebrows.
Oh.
Sounds about right.
Socan I get you anything? Cold drink? Piece of toast? Foot massage? I wouldn't go between the toes or anything weird.
Unless, of course, you really want me to.
Taking it slow, remember? Yeah, I am taking it slow.
Sois this where you kiss me? Tear off my clothes and ravish my entire body? Come on.
RACHEL: You know, part of me's actually looking forward to this reunion.
Hey, Rach, will there be a corkboard at this thing? Because I have got some great shots of the speech night when Tarsha McNeil tucked your skirt into your undies.
(APPLAUSE) (LAUGHTER) (CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS) Not funny, Nathan.
Well, I think you look great, Rach.
Yeah.
This works too, doesn't it? Mm-hm.
Look, I'm just gonna grab a drink.
WOMAN: Rachel Rafter! (LAUGHS) Oh, my God! I can't believe you're here! This is the most amazing coincidence! Janice? I haven't seen you since the night at the formal when I got caught pashing Shane Leadbetter in the dunnies! Shane Leadbetter.
Oh, my God.
What on earth were you think Guess what?! We're married! Congratulations.
(CLEARS THROAT) Sorry.
This is Nathan and Sammy.
This is Janice.
Lead better.
Right.
Janice Leadbetter.
Um, we went to school together.
You know what? You haven't changed a bit.
I knew it was you! Guess it's definitely outfit A.
You are coming to the reunion, aren't you? Say you're coming.
Say you're coming.
Of course she's coming.
She was just saying she's looking forward to it.
Really? That's so funny! Because I was just down here finalising the catering.
All the others are like, âKeep it cheap and cheerful.
" You know what I'm like at getting my way.
Look, Janice, we were just about to have a drink.
Why don't you join us'? We wouldn't want to keep you I'd love to.
There's so much to catch up on! Absolutely.
In fact, Rachel was just reminding us about that nightmare speech night.
Oh, when Tarsha McNeil tucked your skirt into your undies! (CACKLES) I remember! I wonder if we've got any photos of that.
Because we were thinking of doing a corkboard.
Oooh.
OK.
This place is full-on clean.
It reminds me of work.
Like, you know, this totally sterile environment.
God, when the place you live in is this clean, it kind of freaks me out.
OK.
Forget it.
What are you doing?! I'm wooing you! That's wooing'? I thought you said the place was freaking you out.
Not that much.
Stop it! Juststop.
Just Please.
How about I knock you up a pizza? Knock me up a pizza? Yeah, what's wrong with that'? You don't knock up pizzas.
You order them from Crazy Capri's.
Hey, I can knock up a pizza.
I've been practising.
Whatever happened to fish fingers with cheese? I almostmiss that.
Hey, if you were to move back in Ben.
In your own time, of course.
We're getting to know each other gradually, like normal people.
Normal people? Now do you ravish me? Eh'? Save me your leftovers.
You'reyou're not staying? I just came around for a cuppa.
I've gotta meet someone.
Who are you meeting? A friend.
Which friend? Just a friend.
Aa male friend? Do I know him? Somehow, I don't think I'm quite getting through here.
I'm justI'm just showing a healthy curiosity.
I ask Carbo stuff like that all the time.
Don't I, Carbo? What? I'm always on your back about, âWho are you meeting, Carbo?" âWhy are you wearing that shirt, Garbo?" Why are you wearing that shirt, Carbo? Can I come live with you? I'll catch you later.
JANICE: Oh, and this one.
This is Keira when she was three.
And Jaidyn.
That's right.
Oh, and this is Jaidyn with a sieve over his face, looking like a little spaceman.
Even more adorable than when he was breastfeeding.
You'll meet Shane at the reunion.
He's a doll.
That's if you've got time to mingle with all of us girls catching up.
You wouldn't believe the amount of RSVPs we've had.
Everybody's coming.
Really? Mmm.
IsTarsha McNeil going'? Mark Antico'? Tarsha's so amazing.
We hope she's coming but she might have to be in Paris.
Paris.
Mmm.
She's got this fabulous job.
Fashion buyer for some exclusive boutique.
You just knew she'd do well for herself, didn't you? She just had that sense of destiny about her.
Mmm.
Destiny.
JULIE: (NARRATES) What was Rachefs destiny? To be the breathless envy of all her old schoolfriends? You're quiet.
You're not still obsessing over Bonnie and her half-baked predictions, are you? No.
Look, Rachel's fine.
Don't worry about it.
Or something way more humiliating? You live with your mum and dad? Oh, it's only temporary.
Aren't you married, though? Nope, nope.
Not yet.
Fiancé'? No.
How on earth do you handle a BF staying at your mum and dad's house? I don't know.
Ask them.
You don't live with your parents too, do you? Uh You do have a boyfriend, though, don't you, Rachel? I mean, you mentioned your ex.
Oh, no.
That didn't work out.
But you are seeing someone? You do have a boyfriend? You do have a boyfriend? I mean, everybody's gotta have a boyfriend.
A boyfriend, a boyfriend (ECHOES) Yes, yes, yes! I have a boyfriend.
Yes! I have a boyfriend.
Yep.
His name is Giles and he's great.
He works with me at CBM.
He's cute, he's creative, he's athletic.
He trains with the Sydney Swans.
Oh, wow! That sounds amazing.
I can't wait to meet him! Yeah, he's a good bloke.
J U LIE: (NARRATES) That crisis of confidence Bonnie predicted - bullseye.
NATHAN: Oh! 'Giles'! 'Giles'! Rachel, even the name sucks.
I don't wanna hear it, Nathan.
But what were you thinking? (LAUGHS) No, don't tickle.
RACHEL: Yeah, well, it doesn't matter now anyway because Giles is busy doing something imaginary on Saturday night.
Well, that's because Giles is imaginary.
Exactly! So he won't be able to come to the reunion now, will he? No! End of story.
Let us never speak of it again.
It was just a bit intense, that's all.
Oh, how so'? Like I was back at school.
Like someone took my confidence and just poured it all away.
It was crazy, Mum.
It was instant competition.
You know, mortgage, two kids, the whole smug married catastrophe.
You ran into one smug married.
One! There will be others on the night, Mum, and they will all be there swapping baby photos, introducing their partners, and what am I'? Desperate, dateless, living at home with my parents.
Oh, OK, so what if some of your ex-classmates are married with kids? Have they got a career they absolutely love'? I don't know.
Probably.
Tarsha McNeil has, apparently.
Oh, well, darling, you can't let that get to you.
(SIGHS) People reach different stages of their lives at different times.
You've got nothing to be down on yourself about.
Who cares if you're single now'? Who cares if you're single for the next 5, 10, 2O years? You're still absolutely gorgeous with a red-hot job and a family who completely adore you.
Mwah.
Thanks, Mum.
Ah.
JULIE: (NARRATES) OK, single for the next 20 years - not good.
Or maybe Bonnie the bagel lady really was onto something.
Righto.
â Righto" what? Don't think I haven't noticed you going quietly mad around this place.
Cabin fever setting in.
Put these on and get in the van.
Yeah? Yeah.
You've dug cable trenches before.
Showed off your calluses with great pride, as I recall.
(TOOTS HORN) (GRUNTS) Morning, guys- Dave, I've got to use the toilet.
I'm busting.
I shouldn't have had that third coffee.
Inside.
You know where it is.
Yeah.
Hey, Warney.
Yeah, g'day, chief.
He's almost part of the furniture these days.
Why not? I kinda like the guy.
How was last night, Grandad? How was Marjorie? Used to be Nathan I'd catch doing the walk of shame on my way to work.
What's your excuse? Didn't think I needed one.
Come on, Rach.
I gotta go! No.
It is nearly 6:15, Warney.
You're just going to have to wait your turn.
Why? I'm busting.
I'm sorry.
But why'? (GAGS) (VOMITS) That would be why.
What's wrong with her? I justl think it's something that she ate.
Either that or she's up the duff.
You're kidding.
She's not, is she? (GASPS) (YAWNS) She's not.
Oh, my God! She is.
Dave, you old dog! She's a bit old to be popping one out, though, isn't she? JULIE: I heard that! (PHONE RINGS) SAM MY: We're going to be late.
Hello.
Hi, Janice.
No, I didn't get any of your messages.
Yeah, look, about Saturday - I'll be there, but I've got some bad news about Giles.
Yeah, he's got something on.
Footy training.
Yeah, any other day would've been great, you know'? Sunday, even.
You've changed the reunion to Sunday'? Because that's the only day Tarsha McNeil could make it.
No, that isthat is unbelievable.
No, that's worked out well, then, hasn't it? Great.
We're really looking forward to it.
Can't wait.
Bye.
Have I done something wrong in a past life? Am I being punished? Rach, I have a solution.
You remember my friend Stefano, yeah? No.
The actor/waiter.
He'd be perfect.
He's tall, he's handsome, he's buff, he's artistic.
He'd be more than willing to help you out for a day.
Put him in a suit, call him Giles and the rest of the party will be falling over themselves at how wonderful he is, so call him.
You think? Why not? (FLATLY) Morning.
Oh.
So ginger didn't help? They're wrong.
I don't know, but you've got to try something, Jules.
You don't look great.
You still having trouble tracking down that stock? Yeah, I'm really sweating, Jules.
The way Dom's been dissecting the books, I've got to find out what happened.
Yes, well, he did challenge me on my new stapler yesterday.
Good morning, ladies.
Hey, you want a cuppa? Yeah.
Thanks.
Hi.
Oh, did you want your sandwich early? I was just going to pop it in the fridge till lunch.
No, that's fine.
Bonnie, look, about yesterday, I She'll learn from it.
Sorry'? Rachel.
There's a lesson in all of this.
She'll learn from it.
Just be careful of the snake in the grass.
The snake in the Mmm.
Someone close.
Slippery wee operator, I tell you.
You keep your eyes peeled.
Um, how long have you been doing this? You know - seeing things? See, you? I knew you'd want to hear more.
Do you want a reading? No.
No, no.
Do you do readings? One-on-one? Mmm.
I prefer it.
More personal.
Better reception.
But be warned - it's not always good stuff, and I tell it like I see it.
Tell you what, let's do it now.
Give us your ring.
Actually, you know what? No.
Maybe another time.
(LAUGHS) Well, when you're ready.
I'd better get going.
OK.
Cheerio.
WARNEY: Anyway, I'm in the left-hand lane and this bloke just comes out of nowhere.
NATHAN: What, he just came out of nowhere? Yeah.
Nearly takes out the two side panels in the van.
Before I know it, he's nearly mounted this kerb and then he takes out this postbox.
It's unbelievable.
Mayhem.
Far out.
Warney, this is great.
If we keep going at this rate, we might knock it off early.
Mate, don't get too ahead of yourself.
What do you mean? Mate, I wouldn't go around announcing early knock-offs.
You might give the client false hope.
But won't he be happy if we finish the job early? But we're not going to finish this today, mate.
Why not? I think we're making really good time.
Nathan, Nathan.
You've got a lot to learn in the sparky industry, mate.
Slow down the pace a bit.
It's better for the bank balance, OK'? Classic trick of the trade.
You'll have to get your head around that if you want a long career in the industry.
Take it from your old mate Warney.
What's that there? Ooh! JULIE: At first I just dismissed it all, of course.
But Rachel really does seem to be having a crisis of confidence.
And now all this âlearn her lesson" stuff.
It's Well, she was right about a run-in with the prince of darkness.
Oh, you poor thing.
I shouldn't have missed it.
It's entirely my fault.
No, it isn't.
But you know what? I've been going over and over the books and everything points back to Warney.
Warney? What, are you surprised? The guy's a snake.
When the invoices started to show discrepancies, it suddenly made sense - he was crooked right up until the day he left.
But still, 15 grand.
You think he's not capable of it? If I were you, I'd get Nathan to give Dave's books a once-over.
Oh, no, no.
I'm sure there's nothing going on there.
Yeah? Well, just call it a precautionary hunch.
I'm only telling you because I care.
Yeah, I know.
Alright.
I'll get onto it.
(NARRATES) But then, there it was - Bonnie's snake in the grass.
Could it really be Wamey? WARNEY: Miss the wicket or piss in the can.
(LAUGHS) Yeah.
So I piss in the can.
Just going to grab a few more beers.
Yeah, good idea, mate.
Well, what else are empties for, eh? What happened to the can? I had two.
I had one full of this and one full of that.
(LAUGHS) And I'd forgotten.
So, how's the whole male-bonding thing going'? Are you a man yet'? Um, yeah, I'm getting there.
Everything alright? I'm not sure.
There were just some weird things that Warney was saying today.
What kind of weird? Oh, no, not that kind of weird.
Just a work thing.
I'm just not sure how Dad would react.
That's all.
Well, are you going to tell him? No.
Not yet.
I'm just going to keep a bit of an eye on Warney.
Thought you liked Warney.
I do.
So, why would you need to keep an eye on him, then? Obviously none of my business.
Hello.
Hi.
Hi.
Nice day on the job? Yeah, I had a good time.
JULIE: (NARRATES) Maybe I should've left it there.
Maybe I shouldn't have pushed.
I was wondering if it might be worth Nathan giving the books a once-over.
What for'? Just to check that they're all in order.
Why wouldn't they be'? They probably are.
It's It's just this shortfall of Chrissy's.
She thinks that maybe Warney might be involved somehow.
Look, the guy did one stupid thing - borrowing Ron's equipment.
He paid the price, lost his job.
End of story.
There are dodgy invoices, Dave.
Chrissy wouldn't make something like that up.
Is there anything wrong with just giving the finances the once-over'? Yes, because I trust him.
He's becoming a mate.
I understand that Chrissy's been caught out.
She's looking for someone to blame.
She's not looking for someone to blame.
She just wants an answer.
It's not Warney.
How do you know that'? Because I trust him.
And I trust Chrissy.
All I'm saying is just dig a bit deeper, that's all.
I don't want to.
Trust me.
It's all fine.
Fine.
It'sit's This wouldn't have anything to do with Warney finding out about the pregnancy, would it? No! No, of course not, and I resent the implication.
He said you looked great.
He said I was old.
Aha! So it is that'? No, it's Oh, you know what? Forget it.
Just forget it.
(NARRATES) Oh, who ever heard of a psychic sandwich lady, anyway? Maybe I was taking things too far.
Stefano, you cannot cancel on me today.
No.
It is today.
My entire school year are expecting you there.
What do you need a chemical peel for'? Please, Stefano.
Please, mate.
I'm begging you.
Alright, great.
Well, thanks.
Thanks a lot.
Thanks for nothing! (SIGHS) (DOOR OPENS, SHUTS) Arguably buff.
Artistic'? Nah.
Stupid idea.
Hey, Carbo RACHEL: Get your hand out of there, Carbo.
These pants are itchy.
They look great.
Just be quiet and pay attention.
So, I'm Miles? No, Giles.
Giles, Carbo.
Not Guy.
Not Gil.
Giles.
Right? OK.
Hey, and you work with me at CBM.
CBM.
Yep.
And you've been in advertising for five years.
And you train with the Sydney Swans.
What? I'm so sorry.
I am going to kill Stefano when I see him.
CBM - please tell me the 'C' is for 'Carbo'.
And am I company director? Carbo, your name isn't Carbo.
It's Giles! That's right.
Right.
Hey, ideally you won't be called upon to speak.
But what if If someone does decide to ask you a question throughout the course of the afternoon, please try to make your answers a tiny bit normal.
Brief.
Words with one syllable.
And don't pick your bum.
SONG: Why don't we step outside And change our view We don't see eye to eye Sometimes it's true JAN ICE: (YELLS) Rachel! Oh, hi! (GRUNTS) This must be the gorgeous Giles.
Yes.
Giles.
I'm Giles.
Sorry we're a bit late.
Not at all.
Everyone's just starting to trickle in now.
MAN: Smile! You didn't say how spunky he was.
Putting the rest of the husbands to shame.
Oh, we're not married.
Yet.
Where's Shane? Not coming.
I'm so dark on him, I can't tell you.
Last-minute conference on the Gold Coast.
She made it.
Tarsha, over here! Janice, it's great to see you.
You look amazing.
Not as amazing as you.
Did you buy this from Paris? You must have.
Singapore Airport, actually.
It's beautiful.
Isn't it? Yeah, it's really beautiful.
Rachel Rafter.
You haven't changed a bit.
That's what I said.
Do you remember that night at the speech night when you tucked her skirt into her undies? MAN: Tasha, over here.
Oh, my God.
Don't remind me.
I am so sorry about that, Rachel.
Oh, we all move on.
Thousands of dollars of therapy later.
Move on.
I was only kidding.
Oh! Teenage girls can be nightmares, can't they? I guess we all grow up, don't we'? Hi.
I'm Giles.
Rachel's boyfriend.
Yeah.
Rachel and I work at CBM.
It's an advertising agency.
I'm not sure I know it.
Sorry.
Isn't that Mark Antico'? How full-on is this turn-out? Hey, Janice.
You've done a great job.
Congrats.
Oh, it was nothing.
Make sure you come and see me at the yearbook table later on.
I haven't seen you in years.
How've you been? Keeping myself busy.
Keeping out of trouble, you mean? I try my best.
Hi, Mark.
I don't know if you remember me.
Rachel.
How could I forget? I don't think we've spoken since the night your dad almost had me arrested.
(CHUCKLES) Well, we certainly had some crazy Yeah.
Oh, my God, it's Sophie Paslo.
Back in a sec.
Trent.
Trent Markovic.
(QUIETLY) Pffff! This is going to be a walkover.
Wow.
Alright? Are these all leftovers from yesterday? There's a few bits and pieces, and I might have popped past the deli this morning just to grab some bread and fromage - that's cheese - and stuff.
There's a few truffle-oil-infused mushrooms.
And some saffron artichoke and some leek frittata, but nothing fancy.
Well, I am impressed.
Eat, eat.
I want to put the DVD on.
What DVD did you get? Juno.
I thought you said you never wanted to see Juno.
No, I didn't.
You did! Remember I wanted to get it out that time and you said it was a stupid teenage chick flick for sentimental losers? Doesn't sound like something I would say.
Don't get me wrong, I'm glad we're watching it.
Good.
So, why are we arguing'? Hey, no arguments here.
You all set'? Start her up.
(MOVIE MUSIC PLAYS) So, how long have you and Rachel been together? Three years.
Oh, but I thought you'd only been working at CBM for the last two years.
Well, we've only been together, officially, for a year.
But we met at a conference the year before that And sparks flew, didn't they, hot stuff'? (GAS PS) Certainly did.
Look, to be honest, the first thing that impressed me about Rachel was her passion.
You know, we're both really, really passionate about advertising.
She really knows her stuff.
And what campaigns have you been working on, Giles? Heaps of high-profile campaigns.
Anything we know'? Palmer's Solutions.
That was one of yours, wasn't it, darling? Palmer's Solutions.
God, I loved that job.
You know, wining and dining the customers and stuff.
It really makes it feelalive.
(BREATHILY) You make it sound really exciting.
MAN: Hey, Janice, smile.
(CAMERA SHUTFER CLICKS) It is.
The way I do it, anyway.
Oh! Changeover time at the yearbook table.
Giles, could you, um come and help me with something in a moment'? Sure.
Happy to.
What the hell do you think you're doing? Pull back.
Pull back, or I'll kill you! Normally I'd get Shane to help me out with this type of thing but he couldn't make it.
He's away on business.
Yeah, you said.
For at least another fortnight.
So, is this right, here? That's the best thing about school reunions, isn't it? It's like a whole new set of rules.
For one day, we're all teenagers again.
No-one's married.
Nobody's got kids.
We're all just in it together.
One wild, sticky, messy What about Shane? Who? Janice, I think the DJ needs to talk to you about the speeches.
MAN: (SINGS IN MOVIE) If you were a wink, I'd be a nod If you were a seed, well, I'd be a pod If you were a floor, I'd wanna be the rug And if you were a kiss, I know I'd be a hug AH I want is you I' OK, stop there.
What? I can see what you're doing.
You're pulling moves.
I am not! Alright, has what I've said meant absolutely nothing to you? Thanks for lunch.
You're not leaving? I've got stuff to do.
But what about the movie? Um, another time, I guess.
(SIGHS) No problem.
Sorry, I didn't mean to snap before.
No.
I know this is a bit awkward.
I just think we need to take our time, you know'? Yeah, look, of course.
You're totally right.
You want to be wooed.
I thought that's what I was doing - wooing you.
But if you've gotta go, you've gotta go.
I get that.
Thanks, Ben.
Thanks for understanding.
(DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES) CHRISSY: Jules? JULES: Oh, hey, just in time.
Don's fired me.
On a Sunday, would you believe? What?! You know, âln the current economic climate, with the global market" Oh, some garbage.
What, because of the shortfall? That's no reason to let you go.
Yeah, it was fiscally unacceptable, apparently.
But he's not the boss.
Well, he can use a phone.
He's spoken to Ron.
The snake in the grass.
(SIGHS) Look, I understand.
I mean, Ron's got a right to be angry.
No, not Ron - Warney.
Oh, Jules, how can I point the finger at Warney? I mean, as far as Ron's concerned, I've already spent the 15 G's on shoes and Chanel.
(SIGHS) Il couldtalk to him.
Oh, there's no point.
You know what Ron's like.
I've stuffed up.
I'm gonna have to wear it.
Hey, um what did Nathan make of Dave's books? Uh Well, has he had a look over them? Oh, uhdo you know what? I don't think he's gotten round to it yet.
Did you tell him that I think Warney's a potential liability'? Chrissy, it's just that Dave's a bit sensitive about Warney.
And he thinks I'mjust some idiot who's making all of this up? No, no.
What, he thinks what happened at Barrett's is my fault? That I took that money'? No, of course If he's backing Warney it this, that's pretty much what it sounds like.
I mean, he's God.
He's just Chrissy (SIGHS) I've gotta go.
(UPBEAT R&B MUSIC PLAYS) Have you got a second? Oh, sure, yeah.
Hi.
Listen, I don't wanna be indiscreet - it's really none of my business - but Go on.
Giles.
He's starting to crumble somewhat.
CARBO: That's what they call me, The Pitchmeister.
Anything you wanna know about pitching, talk to me.
(SIGHS) I just thought I should let you know, in the spirit ofsomething.
apology, I guess.
Is it that obvious? Sorry.
Somehow, your friend and advertising speak not a good fit.
Maybe you should drag him out of here before it's too late.
Yeah.
I justoh.
(swans) Thank you.
Thank you so much.
Thank you.
CARBO: And you know what? That's the number one rule.
Grab 'em and don't let go.
Remember that, ladies.
The number one rule of any campaign, grab 'em and don't let Giles? Over here, please.
They're eating out of my hands.
Are you serious? Yes.
You are lucky I'm not stabbing you in the throat right now.
Why? No-one suspects a thing.
Oh! A trained monkey could have done a better job than you today.
All that talk about being some big-shot advertising executive.
You have completely embarrassed yourself and you have embarrassed me.
What do you care what these people think? They don't care about you.
They don't know you.
I just care be I care because I care, OK'? (WHISPERS) Look at this.
Look at this.
(AUDIENCE LAUGHS) (CAMERA CLICKS) Two-faced apology act.
(GROOVE ARMADA'S 'I SEE YOU BABY' PLAYS) Classic! No, no.
Rachel, come on.
Please don't embarrass me.
You've got to dance.
Come on.
Giles! Alright, I'm doin' it! Yeah, baby! Giles! Whoo! Whoo! Yeah! CAR BO: VVhOO! J U LI E: And just as suddenly as it had vanished Rachel's confidence returned.
Carbo was right.
Who cared what any of these people thought? Who were they anyway? Why give them the power? (CROWD WHOOPS AND CHEERS) (CAMERA CLICKS) Hey, look, I just want to say I'm really sorry about Hey, don't worry about it, Rach.
I had a great time.
No, Carbo, some of the things I said to you were Look, you were stressed, OK'? And you didn't mean 'em.
Yeah, but you were doing me a big favour.
The most massive favour ever and I acted like a total jerk.
I'm really sorry and I owe you big-time.
Rachel, look, I know you might have thought you needed some bloke on your arm at that thing tonight but you really didn't.
You're sweet.
You know that'? So, I suppose a second date's out of the question.
Yep.
Right.
(DOOR CLOSES) Aha! Enjoying it while you can, huh? Mmm.
Well, I generally don't feel like it in the morning.
(BOTH CHUCKLE) How are you feeling? Oh, well, I'm not sure that my feet are gonna thank me tomorrow.
What, you went dancing? 'Too cool for school' Rachel? Yeah, Carbo and I went.
And we actually had a really good time.
Hang on, OK, hang on, what was Carbo doing there? Uh, he was pretending to be Giles.
Giles? You know, my incredibly athletic, advertising, Sydney Swans-training boyfriend.
Rachel It didn't matter, Mum.
None of it really mattered.
Yeah, but why'? You know, you've got so much going for you.
Why bother inventing add-ens? Well, I guess I just wanted them to see me the way I see myself.
And for some reason, 'myself' just didn't seem like it was gonna be enough for them.
But stuff it.
That's their problem, not mine.
Mmm.
Mmm.
Mmm.
Goodnight.
Mmm.
Goodnight, darling.
Mmm, hi, Daddy.
How was your night? Let's just say I learnt my lesson.
BONNIE: There's a lesson in all of this.
She?! learn from it.
You alright? She learnt her lesson.
Yeah, I know, I heard.
No, sheshe JULIE: (NARRATES) Bonnie's hit rate was verging on scary.
Did I really want to hear what else she had to tell me? JULIE: Have you had a chance to go over the books lately? Why? ls there a problem? No, no.
Not at all.
Just, you know, thought they might be worth a once-over.
Right, well, we're not due to go through the books for another month.
Ah, well, can't hurt to go in a bit early, can it? I guess not.
Mum, can you please tell me, is there something going on? No, no.
Everything3 fine.
Just humour me.
And maybe don't tell your dad, for now.
Well, nowl know that there's something going on.
There's nothing going on.
Stop making this seem so cloak and dagger.
It is cloak and dag Shh! Just (SIGHS) You want me to go through the books but you don't want me to tell Dad.
Not yet.
Is it about Warney? Why would you say that'? Just a hunch.
So what I need you to do is to move that to the 15th.
Is that possible? Yeah.
Yeah? Thank you.
I'm five minutes early, Don.
Keep your hair on.
I know.
Good.
Mmm.
I spoke to Uncle Ron last night.
And how is he? Good.
Although, he was laid up with gastroenteritis after eatingbad shellfish.
Avoid shellfish, I say.
The decision to terminate Ms Merchant's employment Chrissy.
Her name's Chrissy.
was not taken lightly.
Hope this doesn't affect our work relations.
You look pale.
Do you want to have that reading now'? Uh Justjust first tell me that the baby's gonna be OK.
Well, there's no problems that I can see.
(SIGHS) Look, you're gonna have a baby, Julie, that you'll love with all your heart.
OK.
I'm ready.
J U LI E: (NAR RATES) A little information can be a dangerous thing.
BONNIE: I see a wedding.
Heartache for someone.
Oh, and pain, terrible pain.
And a separation.
(SIGHS) Someone in the family's gonna have an affair.
Maybe even divorce.
The family will grow.
Not just the baby, more family.
(LAUGHS) You think your house is crowded now! Just you wait, Julie Rafter.
Just you wait! JULIE: I mean, what had I started? What was I even thinking listening to Bonnie? BEN: Hey, Mum.
Hmm'? Mum, where are the spuds? Here.
(THINKS) Whoa.
Hold that thought.
Hey, not the potatoes! (RETCHES) (MEN CHEER AND APPLAUD)
.
.
hiccup.
Ben and Melissa happy enough, playing it by ear.
Rachel happily single and focused onbeing Rachel.
Even Dad getting out there.
And me and Dave - expectant, excited for the future.
All of us perfectly content.
(GAGS) Hold that thought.
RACHEL: Oh.
Good morning.
(VOMITS) Sow On the dot.
Ben.
Ben! Are you gonna be down there all day? I'm looking for the window cleaner.
Right.
Since when did you care whether your windows were see-through or not? It's for Melissa, idiot.
Mmm.
She's coming to check the paint job so I thought I'd make the whole place look killer clean.
Oh, good strategy.
You know what? You should see all the hair I pulled from the bathtub.
I don't even know any rangas and there's enough to make a ginger yeti.
Um, she's still in there.
God, how much spew can one small woman contain? Hey, guys, guys.
Remember, our main focus here is your mother, alright? She needs our full support, 110%, so no matter how weird her cravings are, no matter how many stops she makes on her way to the Vomit train.
Just zip it! (ALL SNICKER) And give her her full support.
Alright? Are you with me? Yes, totally.
We're on the same page'? Yes! Oh, for God's sake, it's just a little morning sickness, OK'? Mum, are you sure you're OK'? I'm absolutely fine.
Never better.
In fact, if the kettle's boiled I might have a peppermint tea.
Ben? Onto it! (INHALES) (EXHALES) There.
Good.
(GAGS) (VOMITS) (BEN GROANS) You alright? Hmm'? Yeah.
Course.
Why? Do I look sick? Nothing a blood transfusion wouldn't fix.
(SCOFFS) That bad'? Well, the blush is helping a little.
How are things with you? Yeah, OK.
For someone who's just received terrible news.
Apparently I'm gonna have a run-in with the undead.
What about? How should I know'? It hasn't happened yet.
Bonnie, the new sandwich lady - she's good.
What do you mean, she's good? Well, she knowsthings.
What things? Things! In our past! Things in our future.
What, you're saying she's psychic? She knew I was divorced.
And single.
So does half the free world.
Yeah, I'm just telling you, Julie, what she told me, OK'? Oh.
(SCOTTISH ACCENT) Oh, would you like a sandwich or a muffin'? Oh, no, thanks.
Morning sickness? Sorry? See, me, I was terrible with my first.
But then, of course, he was a boy.
(LAUGHS) Your first was a girl, right? UmRaRa Rachel.
Rachel.
Well, something tells me she's heading for a fall, that one.
What you might call a crisis in confidence.
How did you'? Oh, aye, definitely.
Definitely.
I'd keep an eye out if I were you.
Sowhen are you due? JULIE: Have you told anyone? Of course not! Why would I'? Sorry.
Sit down, will you? Tense enough as it is without you hovering around like that.
What, about what Bonnie said? Mmm.
There's a bit of a shortfall.
Well, define a bit.
What'?! Don't know how I missed it.
Bonnie was right.
Count Dracula's not gonna be happy.
Oh, Don's not the boss.
He's just the nephew.
Yeah, have you seen him crack a smile in five days? Oh, come on.
if he goes for the jugular I'll stab a pencil through his heart.
(KNOCKS) Hi, Don.
And if Bonnie was right about Chrissy Jules, you're kidding.
Don't even go there.
Well, you've gotta admit it was weird! Why? Telling an office worker they're gonna have a barney with their boss? It's like predicting the weather.
Alright, but she knew about the baby.
Did you vomit on her? No! She just knew! Well, call it women's intuition.
Oh! OK, and then she said that Rachel was gonna have a crisis of confidence.
She knew her name, Dave.
Jules, Jules.
Look, look.
You know that I am good with pregnancy hormones.
You know that I can take practically anything you throw at me but please do not get yourself worked up about Bonnie the bagel lady.
It's just not worth it.
(CLEARS THROAT) (JULIE GASPS) How's this? I think you'll agree I've nailed the look.
Oh, is that the plan A outfit? No, this is the âln your stupid, inbred, ugly, mutant face, Tarsha McNeil! My life rules!" outfit.
Crisis of confidence? You know, I really don't get school reunions.
I mean, who cares how much hair you've lost or how much weight you've stacked on? Mind you, in Diana Gleeson's case, it was a lot.
So, what's the story with Tarsha? She made my life hell years 7 through 12.
Oh.
And this? This is my chance to show her how I came through.
How I triumphed.
This plus the, umdesign degree, the stellar advertising career You'll blow her out of the water.
So, um, any old boyfriends gonna be there? Scott Webster, maybe? Oh, Scott Webster who's on his way to London to join the cast of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert? Oh.
What about Mark? MarkAntico? Mark Antico'? Oooh, the love of Rachel's life.
Shut up, Nathan.
Well, he was until Dad tackled him into the floor.
I didn't tackle him.
You did.
You did so.
You practically cavity-searched him for condoms.
(JULIE LAUGHS) RACHEL: Yep.
And he never spoke to me ever again.
(LAUGHS) It was just a little tackle.
(LAUGHS) Rachel, are you still coming to the Boat Club with us later for a drink? Yeah, sure.
Oh, I can road-test my plan B outfit.
Why do we only get the plan B outfit? I'm hardly gonna waste my plan A material on you two, now, am I'? âCrisis of confidence.
" Yeah, alright.
I take your point.
CARBO: Jeez, Benno, calm down! Look, I'm just cleaning the joint.
I'm not installing a jacuzzi.
Don't you think you're going a bit overboard with this? All the flower deliveries! Overboard? Is that what she said? No.
How does she look when she gets them? I don't know.
Into it or not into it? Should I send a different kind? Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Just calm down, OK'? It's not a good look.
Just breathe.
Breathe.
Relax.
(DOORBELL RINGS) Th-th-that's Mel.
Don't mention anything about the cleaning.
Hey.
MELISSA: Hi.
Come in.
Been doing some cleaning? Nup.
Carbo just spilt some bleach.
He was trying to dye his eyebrows.
Oh.
Sounds about right.
Socan I get you anything? Cold drink? Piece of toast? Foot massage? I wouldn't go between the toes or anything weird.
Unless, of course, you really want me to.
Taking it slow, remember? Yeah, I am taking it slow.
Sois this where you kiss me? Tear off my clothes and ravish my entire body? Come on.
RACHEL: You know, part of me's actually looking forward to this reunion.
Hey, Rach, will there be a corkboard at this thing? Because I have got some great shots of the speech night when Tarsha McNeil tucked your skirt into your undies.
(APPLAUSE) (LAUGHTER) (CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS) Not funny, Nathan.
Well, I think you look great, Rach.
Yeah.
This works too, doesn't it? Mm-hm.
Look, I'm just gonna grab a drink.
WOMAN: Rachel Rafter! (LAUGHS) Oh, my God! I can't believe you're here! This is the most amazing coincidence! Janice? I haven't seen you since the night at the formal when I got caught pashing Shane Leadbetter in the dunnies! Shane Leadbetter.
Oh, my God.
What on earth were you think Guess what?! We're married! Congratulations.
(CLEARS THROAT) Sorry.
This is Nathan and Sammy.
This is Janice.
Lead better.
Right.
Janice Leadbetter.
Um, we went to school together.
You know what? You haven't changed a bit.
I knew it was you! Guess it's definitely outfit A.
You are coming to the reunion, aren't you? Say you're coming.
Say you're coming.
Of course she's coming.
She was just saying she's looking forward to it.
Really? That's so funny! Because I was just down here finalising the catering.
All the others are like, âKeep it cheap and cheerful.
" You know what I'm like at getting my way.
Look, Janice, we were just about to have a drink.
Why don't you join us'? We wouldn't want to keep you I'd love to.
There's so much to catch up on! Absolutely.
In fact, Rachel was just reminding us about that nightmare speech night.
Oh, when Tarsha McNeil tucked your skirt into your undies! (CACKLES) I remember! I wonder if we've got any photos of that.
Because we were thinking of doing a corkboard.
Oooh.
OK.
This place is full-on clean.
It reminds me of work.
Like, you know, this totally sterile environment.
God, when the place you live in is this clean, it kind of freaks me out.
OK.
Forget it.
What are you doing?! I'm wooing you! That's wooing'? I thought you said the place was freaking you out.
Not that much.
Stop it! Juststop.
Just Please.
How about I knock you up a pizza? Knock me up a pizza? Yeah, what's wrong with that'? You don't knock up pizzas.
You order them from Crazy Capri's.
Hey, I can knock up a pizza.
I've been practising.
Whatever happened to fish fingers with cheese? I almostmiss that.
Hey, if you were to move back in Ben.
In your own time, of course.
We're getting to know each other gradually, like normal people.
Normal people? Now do you ravish me? Eh'? Save me your leftovers.
You'reyou're not staying? I just came around for a cuppa.
I've gotta meet someone.
Who are you meeting? A friend.
Which friend? Just a friend.
Aa male friend? Do I know him? Somehow, I don't think I'm quite getting through here.
I'm justI'm just showing a healthy curiosity.
I ask Carbo stuff like that all the time.
Don't I, Carbo? What? I'm always on your back about, âWho are you meeting, Carbo?" âWhy are you wearing that shirt, Garbo?" Why are you wearing that shirt, Carbo? Can I come live with you? I'll catch you later.
JANICE: Oh, and this one.
This is Keira when she was three.
And Jaidyn.
That's right.
Oh, and this is Jaidyn with a sieve over his face, looking like a little spaceman.
Even more adorable than when he was breastfeeding.
You'll meet Shane at the reunion.
He's a doll.
That's if you've got time to mingle with all of us girls catching up.
You wouldn't believe the amount of RSVPs we've had.
Everybody's coming.
Really? Mmm.
IsTarsha McNeil going'? Mark Antico'? Tarsha's so amazing.
We hope she's coming but she might have to be in Paris.
Paris.
Mmm.
She's got this fabulous job.
Fashion buyer for some exclusive boutique.
You just knew she'd do well for herself, didn't you? She just had that sense of destiny about her.
Mmm.
Destiny.
JULIE: (NARRATES) What was Rachefs destiny? To be the breathless envy of all her old schoolfriends? You're quiet.
You're not still obsessing over Bonnie and her half-baked predictions, are you? No.
Look, Rachel's fine.
Don't worry about it.
Or something way more humiliating? You live with your mum and dad? Oh, it's only temporary.
Aren't you married, though? Nope, nope.
Not yet.
Fiancé'? No.
How on earth do you handle a BF staying at your mum and dad's house? I don't know.
Ask them.
You don't live with your parents too, do you? Uh You do have a boyfriend, though, don't you, Rachel? I mean, you mentioned your ex.
Oh, no.
That didn't work out.
But you are seeing someone? You do have a boyfriend? You do have a boyfriend? I mean, everybody's gotta have a boyfriend.
A boyfriend, a boyfriend (ECHOES) Yes, yes, yes! I have a boyfriend.
Yes! I have a boyfriend.
Yep.
His name is Giles and he's great.
He works with me at CBM.
He's cute, he's creative, he's athletic.
He trains with the Sydney Swans.
Oh, wow! That sounds amazing.
I can't wait to meet him! Yeah, he's a good bloke.
J U LIE: (NARRATES) That crisis of confidence Bonnie predicted - bullseye.
NATHAN: Oh! 'Giles'! 'Giles'! Rachel, even the name sucks.
I don't wanna hear it, Nathan.
But what were you thinking? (LAUGHS) No, don't tickle.
RACHEL: Yeah, well, it doesn't matter now anyway because Giles is busy doing something imaginary on Saturday night.
Well, that's because Giles is imaginary.
Exactly! So he won't be able to come to the reunion now, will he? No! End of story.
Let us never speak of it again.
It was just a bit intense, that's all.
Oh, how so'? Like I was back at school.
Like someone took my confidence and just poured it all away.
It was crazy, Mum.
It was instant competition.
You know, mortgage, two kids, the whole smug married catastrophe.
You ran into one smug married.
One! There will be others on the night, Mum, and they will all be there swapping baby photos, introducing their partners, and what am I'? Desperate, dateless, living at home with my parents.
Oh, OK, so what if some of your ex-classmates are married with kids? Have they got a career they absolutely love'? I don't know.
Probably.
Tarsha McNeil has, apparently.
Oh, well, darling, you can't let that get to you.
(SIGHS) People reach different stages of their lives at different times.
You've got nothing to be down on yourself about.
Who cares if you're single now'? Who cares if you're single for the next 5, 10, 2O years? You're still absolutely gorgeous with a red-hot job and a family who completely adore you.
Mwah.
Thanks, Mum.
Ah.
JULIE: (NARRATES) OK, single for the next 20 years - not good.
Or maybe Bonnie the bagel lady really was onto something.
Righto.
â Righto" what? Don't think I haven't noticed you going quietly mad around this place.
Cabin fever setting in.
Put these on and get in the van.
Yeah? Yeah.
You've dug cable trenches before.
Showed off your calluses with great pride, as I recall.
(TOOTS HORN) (GRUNTS) Morning, guys- Dave, I've got to use the toilet.
I'm busting.
I shouldn't have had that third coffee.
Inside.
You know where it is.
Yeah.
Hey, Warney.
Yeah, g'day, chief.
He's almost part of the furniture these days.
Why not? I kinda like the guy.
How was last night, Grandad? How was Marjorie? Used to be Nathan I'd catch doing the walk of shame on my way to work.
What's your excuse? Didn't think I needed one.
Come on, Rach.
I gotta go! No.
It is nearly 6:15, Warney.
You're just going to have to wait your turn.
Why? I'm busting.
I'm sorry.
But why'? (GAGS) (VOMITS) That would be why.
What's wrong with her? I justl think it's something that she ate.
Either that or she's up the duff.
You're kidding.
She's not, is she? (GASPS) (YAWNS) She's not.
Oh, my God! She is.
Dave, you old dog! She's a bit old to be popping one out, though, isn't she? JULIE: I heard that! (PHONE RINGS) SAM MY: We're going to be late.
Hello.
Hi, Janice.
No, I didn't get any of your messages.
Yeah, look, about Saturday - I'll be there, but I've got some bad news about Giles.
Yeah, he's got something on.
Footy training.
Yeah, any other day would've been great, you know'? Sunday, even.
You've changed the reunion to Sunday'? Because that's the only day Tarsha McNeil could make it.
No, that isthat is unbelievable.
No, that's worked out well, then, hasn't it? Great.
We're really looking forward to it.
Can't wait.
Bye.
Have I done something wrong in a past life? Am I being punished? Rach, I have a solution.
You remember my friend Stefano, yeah? No.
The actor/waiter.
He'd be perfect.
He's tall, he's handsome, he's buff, he's artistic.
He'd be more than willing to help you out for a day.
Put him in a suit, call him Giles and the rest of the party will be falling over themselves at how wonderful he is, so call him.
You think? Why not? (FLATLY) Morning.
Oh.
So ginger didn't help? They're wrong.
I don't know, but you've got to try something, Jules.
You don't look great.
You still having trouble tracking down that stock? Yeah, I'm really sweating, Jules.
The way Dom's been dissecting the books, I've got to find out what happened.
Yes, well, he did challenge me on my new stapler yesterday.
Good morning, ladies.
Hey, you want a cuppa? Yeah.
Thanks.
Hi.
Oh, did you want your sandwich early? I was just going to pop it in the fridge till lunch.
No, that's fine.
Bonnie, look, about yesterday, I She'll learn from it.
Sorry'? Rachel.
There's a lesson in all of this.
She'll learn from it.
Just be careful of the snake in the grass.
The snake in the Mmm.
Someone close.
Slippery wee operator, I tell you.
You keep your eyes peeled.
Um, how long have you been doing this? You know - seeing things? See, you? I knew you'd want to hear more.
Do you want a reading? No.
No, no.
Do you do readings? One-on-one? Mmm.
I prefer it.
More personal.
Better reception.
But be warned - it's not always good stuff, and I tell it like I see it.
Tell you what, let's do it now.
Give us your ring.
Actually, you know what? No.
Maybe another time.
(LAUGHS) Well, when you're ready.
I'd better get going.
OK.
Cheerio.
WARNEY: Anyway, I'm in the left-hand lane and this bloke just comes out of nowhere.
NATHAN: What, he just came out of nowhere? Yeah.
Nearly takes out the two side panels in the van.
Before I know it, he's nearly mounted this kerb and then he takes out this postbox.
It's unbelievable.
Mayhem.
Far out.
Warney, this is great.
If we keep going at this rate, we might knock it off early.
Mate, don't get too ahead of yourself.
What do you mean? Mate, I wouldn't go around announcing early knock-offs.
You might give the client false hope.
But won't he be happy if we finish the job early? But we're not going to finish this today, mate.
Why not? I think we're making really good time.
Nathan, Nathan.
You've got a lot to learn in the sparky industry, mate.
Slow down the pace a bit.
It's better for the bank balance, OK'? Classic trick of the trade.
You'll have to get your head around that if you want a long career in the industry.
Take it from your old mate Warney.
What's that there? Ooh! JULIE: At first I just dismissed it all, of course.
But Rachel really does seem to be having a crisis of confidence.
And now all this âlearn her lesson" stuff.
It's Well, she was right about a run-in with the prince of darkness.
Oh, you poor thing.
I shouldn't have missed it.
It's entirely my fault.
No, it isn't.
But you know what? I've been going over and over the books and everything points back to Warney.
Warney? What, are you surprised? The guy's a snake.
When the invoices started to show discrepancies, it suddenly made sense - he was crooked right up until the day he left.
But still, 15 grand.
You think he's not capable of it? If I were you, I'd get Nathan to give Dave's books a once-over.
Oh, no, no.
I'm sure there's nothing going on there.
Yeah? Well, just call it a precautionary hunch.
I'm only telling you because I care.
Yeah, I know.
Alright.
I'll get onto it.
(NARRATES) But then, there it was - Bonnie's snake in the grass.
Could it really be Wamey? WARNEY: Miss the wicket or piss in the can.
(LAUGHS) Yeah.
So I piss in the can.
Just going to grab a few more beers.
Yeah, good idea, mate.
Well, what else are empties for, eh? What happened to the can? I had two.
I had one full of this and one full of that.
(LAUGHS) And I'd forgotten.
So, how's the whole male-bonding thing going'? Are you a man yet'? Um, yeah, I'm getting there.
Everything alright? I'm not sure.
There were just some weird things that Warney was saying today.
What kind of weird? Oh, no, not that kind of weird.
Just a work thing.
I'm just not sure how Dad would react.
That's all.
Well, are you going to tell him? No.
Not yet.
I'm just going to keep a bit of an eye on Warney.
Thought you liked Warney.
I do.
So, why would you need to keep an eye on him, then? Obviously none of my business.
Hello.
Hi.
Hi.
Nice day on the job? Yeah, I had a good time.
JULIE: (NARRATES) Maybe I should've left it there.
Maybe I shouldn't have pushed.
I was wondering if it might be worth Nathan giving the books a once-over.
What for'? Just to check that they're all in order.
Why wouldn't they be'? They probably are.
It's It's just this shortfall of Chrissy's.
She thinks that maybe Warney might be involved somehow.
Look, the guy did one stupid thing - borrowing Ron's equipment.
He paid the price, lost his job.
End of story.
There are dodgy invoices, Dave.
Chrissy wouldn't make something like that up.
Is there anything wrong with just giving the finances the once-over'? Yes, because I trust him.
He's becoming a mate.
I understand that Chrissy's been caught out.
She's looking for someone to blame.
She's not looking for someone to blame.
She just wants an answer.
It's not Warney.
How do you know that'? Because I trust him.
And I trust Chrissy.
All I'm saying is just dig a bit deeper, that's all.
I don't want to.
Trust me.
It's all fine.
Fine.
It'sit's This wouldn't have anything to do with Warney finding out about the pregnancy, would it? No! No, of course not, and I resent the implication.
He said you looked great.
He said I was old.
Aha! So it is that'? No, it's Oh, you know what? Forget it.
Just forget it.
(NARRATES) Oh, who ever heard of a psychic sandwich lady, anyway? Maybe I was taking things too far.
Stefano, you cannot cancel on me today.
No.
It is today.
My entire school year are expecting you there.
What do you need a chemical peel for'? Please, Stefano.
Please, mate.
I'm begging you.
Alright, great.
Well, thanks.
Thanks a lot.
Thanks for nothing! (SIGHS) (DOOR OPENS, SHUTS) Arguably buff.
Artistic'? Nah.
Stupid idea.
Hey, Carbo RACHEL: Get your hand out of there, Carbo.
These pants are itchy.
They look great.
Just be quiet and pay attention.
So, I'm Miles? No, Giles.
Giles, Carbo.
Not Guy.
Not Gil.
Giles.
Right? OK.
Hey, and you work with me at CBM.
CBM.
Yep.
And you've been in advertising for five years.
And you train with the Sydney Swans.
What? I'm so sorry.
I am going to kill Stefano when I see him.
CBM - please tell me the 'C' is for 'Carbo'.
And am I company director? Carbo, your name isn't Carbo.
It's Giles! That's right.
Right.
Hey, ideally you won't be called upon to speak.
But what if If someone does decide to ask you a question throughout the course of the afternoon, please try to make your answers a tiny bit normal.
Brief.
Words with one syllable.
And don't pick your bum.
SONG: Why don't we step outside And change our view We don't see eye to eye Sometimes it's true JAN ICE: (YELLS) Rachel! Oh, hi! (GRUNTS) This must be the gorgeous Giles.
Yes.
Giles.
I'm Giles.
Sorry we're a bit late.
Not at all.
Everyone's just starting to trickle in now.
MAN: Smile! You didn't say how spunky he was.
Putting the rest of the husbands to shame.
Oh, we're not married.
Yet.
Where's Shane? Not coming.
I'm so dark on him, I can't tell you.
Last-minute conference on the Gold Coast.
She made it.
Tarsha, over here! Janice, it's great to see you.
You look amazing.
Not as amazing as you.
Did you buy this from Paris? You must have.
Singapore Airport, actually.
It's beautiful.
Isn't it? Yeah, it's really beautiful.
Rachel Rafter.
You haven't changed a bit.
That's what I said.
Do you remember that night at the speech night when you tucked her skirt into her undies? MAN: Tasha, over here.
Oh, my God.
Don't remind me.
I am so sorry about that, Rachel.
Oh, we all move on.
Thousands of dollars of therapy later.
Move on.
I was only kidding.
Oh! Teenage girls can be nightmares, can't they? I guess we all grow up, don't we'? Hi.
I'm Giles.
Rachel's boyfriend.
Yeah.
Rachel and I work at CBM.
It's an advertising agency.
I'm not sure I know it.
Sorry.
Isn't that Mark Antico'? How full-on is this turn-out? Hey, Janice.
You've done a great job.
Congrats.
Oh, it was nothing.
Make sure you come and see me at the yearbook table later on.
I haven't seen you in years.
How've you been? Keeping myself busy.
Keeping out of trouble, you mean? I try my best.
Hi, Mark.
I don't know if you remember me.
Rachel.
How could I forget? I don't think we've spoken since the night your dad almost had me arrested.
(CHUCKLES) Well, we certainly had some crazy Yeah.
Oh, my God, it's Sophie Paslo.
Back in a sec.
Trent.
Trent Markovic.
(QUIETLY) Pffff! This is going to be a walkover.
Wow.
Alright? Are these all leftovers from yesterday? There's a few bits and pieces, and I might have popped past the deli this morning just to grab some bread and fromage - that's cheese - and stuff.
There's a few truffle-oil-infused mushrooms.
And some saffron artichoke and some leek frittata, but nothing fancy.
Well, I am impressed.
Eat, eat.
I want to put the DVD on.
What DVD did you get? Juno.
I thought you said you never wanted to see Juno.
No, I didn't.
You did! Remember I wanted to get it out that time and you said it was a stupid teenage chick flick for sentimental losers? Doesn't sound like something I would say.
Don't get me wrong, I'm glad we're watching it.
Good.
So, why are we arguing'? Hey, no arguments here.
You all set'? Start her up.
(MOVIE MUSIC PLAYS) So, how long have you and Rachel been together? Three years.
Oh, but I thought you'd only been working at CBM for the last two years.
Well, we've only been together, officially, for a year.
But we met at a conference the year before that And sparks flew, didn't they, hot stuff'? (GAS PS) Certainly did.
Look, to be honest, the first thing that impressed me about Rachel was her passion.
You know, we're both really, really passionate about advertising.
She really knows her stuff.
And what campaigns have you been working on, Giles? Heaps of high-profile campaigns.
Anything we know'? Palmer's Solutions.
That was one of yours, wasn't it, darling? Palmer's Solutions.
God, I loved that job.
You know, wining and dining the customers and stuff.
It really makes it feelalive.
(BREATHILY) You make it sound really exciting.
MAN: Hey, Janice, smile.
(CAMERA SHUTFER CLICKS) It is.
The way I do it, anyway.
Oh! Changeover time at the yearbook table.
Giles, could you, um come and help me with something in a moment'? Sure.
Happy to.
What the hell do you think you're doing? Pull back.
Pull back, or I'll kill you! Normally I'd get Shane to help me out with this type of thing but he couldn't make it.
He's away on business.
Yeah, you said.
For at least another fortnight.
So, is this right, here? That's the best thing about school reunions, isn't it? It's like a whole new set of rules.
For one day, we're all teenagers again.
No-one's married.
Nobody's got kids.
We're all just in it together.
One wild, sticky, messy What about Shane? Who? Janice, I think the DJ needs to talk to you about the speeches.
MAN: (SINGS IN MOVIE) If you were a wink, I'd be a nod If you were a seed, well, I'd be a pod If you were a floor, I'd wanna be the rug And if you were a kiss, I know I'd be a hug AH I want is you I' OK, stop there.
What? I can see what you're doing.
You're pulling moves.
I am not! Alright, has what I've said meant absolutely nothing to you? Thanks for lunch.
You're not leaving? I've got stuff to do.
But what about the movie? Um, another time, I guess.
(SIGHS) No problem.
Sorry, I didn't mean to snap before.
No.
I know this is a bit awkward.
I just think we need to take our time, you know'? Yeah, look, of course.
You're totally right.
You want to be wooed.
I thought that's what I was doing - wooing you.
But if you've gotta go, you've gotta go.
I get that.
Thanks, Ben.
Thanks for understanding.
(DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES) CHRISSY: Jules? JULES: Oh, hey, just in time.
Don's fired me.
On a Sunday, would you believe? What?! You know, âln the current economic climate, with the global market" Oh, some garbage.
What, because of the shortfall? That's no reason to let you go.
Yeah, it was fiscally unacceptable, apparently.
But he's not the boss.
Well, he can use a phone.
He's spoken to Ron.
The snake in the grass.
(SIGHS) Look, I understand.
I mean, Ron's got a right to be angry.
No, not Ron - Warney.
Oh, Jules, how can I point the finger at Warney? I mean, as far as Ron's concerned, I've already spent the 15 G's on shoes and Chanel.
(SIGHS) Il couldtalk to him.
Oh, there's no point.
You know what Ron's like.
I've stuffed up.
I'm gonna have to wear it.
Hey, um what did Nathan make of Dave's books? Uh Well, has he had a look over them? Oh, uhdo you know what? I don't think he's gotten round to it yet.
Did you tell him that I think Warney's a potential liability'? Chrissy, it's just that Dave's a bit sensitive about Warney.
And he thinks I'mjust some idiot who's making all of this up? No, no.
What, he thinks what happened at Barrett's is my fault? That I took that money'? No, of course If he's backing Warney it this, that's pretty much what it sounds like.
I mean, he's God.
He's just Chrissy (SIGHS) I've gotta go.
(UPBEAT R&B MUSIC PLAYS) Have you got a second? Oh, sure, yeah.
Hi.
Listen, I don't wanna be indiscreet - it's really none of my business - but Go on.
Giles.
He's starting to crumble somewhat.
CARBO: That's what they call me, The Pitchmeister.
Anything you wanna know about pitching, talk to me.
(SIGHS) I just thought I should let you know, in the spirit ofsomething.
apology, I guess.
Is it that obvious? Sorry.
Somehow, your friend and advertising speak not a good fit.
Maybe you should drag him out of here before it's too late.
Yeah.
I justoh.
(swans) Thank you.
Thank you so much.
Thank you.
CARBO: And you know what? That's the number one rule.
Grab 'em and don't let go.
Remember that, ladies.
The number one rule of any campaign, grab 'em and don't let Giles? Over here, please.
They're eating out of my hands.
Are you serious? Yes.
You are lucky I'm not stabbing you in the throat right now.
Why? No-one suspects a thing.
Oh! A trained monkey could have done a better job than you today.
All that talk about being some big-shot advertising executive.
You have completely embarrassed yourself and you have embarrassed me.
What do you care what these people think? They don't care about you.
They don't know you.
I just care be I care because I care, OK'? (WHISPERS) Look at this.
Look at this.
(AUDIENCE LAUGHS) (CAMERA CLICKS) Two-faced apology act.
(GROOVE ARMADA'S 'I SEE YOU BABY' PLAYS) Classic! No, no.
Rachel, come on.
Please don't embarrass me.
You've got to dance.
Come on.
Giles! Alright, I'm doin' it! Yeah, baby! Giles! Whoo! Whoo! Yeah! CAR BO: VVhOO! J U LI E: And just as suddenly as it had vanished Rachel's confidence returned.
Carbo was right.
Who cared what any of these people thought? Who were they anyway? Why give them the power? (CROWD WHOOPS AND CHEERS) (CAMERA CLICKS) Hey, look, I just want to say I'm really sorry about Hey, don't worry about it, Rach.
I had a great time.
No, Carbo, some of the things I said to you were Look, you were stressed, OK'? And you didn't mean 'em.
Yeah, but you were doing me a big favour.
The most massive favour ever and I acted like a total jerk.
I'm really sorry and I owe you big-time.
Rachel, look, I know you might have thought you needed some bloke on your arm at that thing tonight but you really didn't.
You're sweet.
You know that'? So, I suppose a second date's out of the question.
Yep.
Right.
(DOOR CLOSES) Aha! Enjoying it while you can, huh? Mmm.
Well, I generally don't feel like it in the morning.
(BOTH CHUCKLE) How are you feeling? Oh, well, I'm not sure that my feet are gonna thank me tomorrow.
What, you went dancing? 'Too cool for school' Rachel? Yeah, Carbo and I went.
And we actually had a really good time.
Hang on, OK, hang on, what was Carbo doing there? Uh, he was pretending to be Giles.
Giles? You know, my incredibly athletic, advertising, Sydney Swans-training boyfriend.
Rachel It didn't matter, Mum.
None of it really mattered.
Yeah, but why'? You know, you've got so much going for you.
Why bother inventing add-ens? Well, I guess I just wanted them to see me the way I see myself.
And for some reason, 'myself' just didn't seem like it was gonna be enough for them.
But stuff it.
That's their problem, not mine.
Mmm.
Mmm.
Mmm.
Goodnight.
Mmm.
Goodnight, darling.
Mmm, hi, Daddy.
How was your night? Let's just say I learnt my lesson.
BONNIE: There's a lesson in all of this.
She?! learn from it.
You alright? She learnt her lesson.
Yeah, I know, I heard.
No, sheshe JULIE: (NARRATES) Bonnie's hit rate was verging on scary.
Did I really want to hear what else she had to tell me? JULIE: Have you had a chance to go over the books lately? Why? ls there a problem? No, no.
Not at all.
Just, you know, thought they might be worth a once-over.
Right, well, we're not due to go through the books for another month.
Ah, well, can't hurt to go in a bit early, can it? I guess not.
Mum, can you please tell me, is there something going on? No, no.
Everything3 fine.
Just humour me.
And maybe don't tell your dad, for now.
Well, nowl know that there's something going on.
There's nothing going on.
Stop making this seem so cloak and dagger.
It is cloak and dag Shh! Just (SIGHS) You want me to go through the books but you don't want me to tell Dad.
Not yet.
Is it about Warney? Why would you say that'? Just a hunch.
So what I need you to do is to move that to the 15th.
Is that possible? Yeah.
Yeah? Thank you.
I'm five minutes early, Don.
Keep your hair on.
I know.
Good.
Mmm.
I spoke to Uncle Ron last night.
And how is he? Good.
Although, he was laid up with gastroenteritis after eatingbad shellfish.
Avoid shellfish, I say.
The decision to terminate Ms Merchant's employment Chrissy.
Her name's Chrissy.
was not taken lightly.
Hope this doesn't affect our work relations.
You look pale.
Do you want to have that reading now'? Uh Justjust first tell me that the baby's gonna be OK.
Well, there's no problems that I can see.
(SIGHS) Look, you're gonna have a baby, Julie, that you'll love with all your heart.
OK.
I'm ready.
J U LI E: (NAR RATES) A little information can be a dangerous thing.
BONNIE: I see a wedding.
Heartache for someone.
Oh, and pain, terrible pain.
And a separation.
(SIGHS) Someone in the family's gonna have an affair.
Maybe even divorce.
The family will grow.
Not just the baby, more family.
(LAUGHS) You think your house is crowded now! Just you wait, Julie Rafter.
Just you wait! JULIE: I mean, what had I started? What was I even thinking listening to Bonnie? BEN: Hey, Mum.
Hmm'? Mum, where are the spuds? Here.
(THINKS) Whoa.
Hold that thought.
Hey, not the potatoes! (RETCHES) (MEN CHEER AND APPLAUD)