The Secret Daughter (AU) (2016) s02e03 Episode Script

1 - Mr Laurent.
Mr Laurent, please! - (SIGHS) For God's sake! I, Billie Carter, publicly apologise to you.
- Let go of me.
- Whoa.
Is everything all right here? - Power-trippin' bitch.
- Okay, mate, you heard her.
- I think you should go.
- Oh! You're gone, now.
Get outta here! Does this mean you're gonna be leaving us again? Are you going to tell anybody what happened? - Probably not.
- I'll stay.
- Oh, my God.
- Mum.
So I'm giving you this.
It's a love letter of sorts.
- We shouldn't watch this.
- Chris It's for Dad.
It wasn't meant for us.
But if it ever comes out about Eclipse, if it comes to light, - we could lose everything.
- Dad? I'm gonna head back to Walperinga for a spell.
- Well, you'll be back soon, yeah? - Heard you were in town.
Yeah, yeah.
Hey, Wendy.
Um, yeah, I was just coming to see you.
Those tests are happening today.
An offer's come in to buy the hotel.
Not Andrew Weston again.
Four offers and Dad rejected them all.
Why does he even bother? I think there's a way I can cut them all out and have the whole place to myself.
And, as far as I'm concerned, the rest of them can go to hell.
I think the record company wants to sign me.
We have a meeting tomorrow.
What's so special about you? What you want, baby, I got it All I'm asking is for a little respect Touché.
Ain't nothin' gonna break my stride Nobody's gonna slow me down, oh, no I got to keep on movin' Ain't nothin' gonna break my stride I'm running and I won't touch ground, oh, no I got to keep on movin' Last night I had the strangest dream I sailed away to China in a little rowboat to find ya And you said you had to get your laundry cleaned Didn't want no-one to hold you, what does that mean? And you said "Ain't nothin' gonna break my stride Nobody's gonna slow me down, oh, no, I got to keep on movin' Ain't nothin' gonna break my stride I'm running and I won't touch ground, oh, no I got to keep on movin' Ain't nothin' gonna break my stride Nobody's gonna slow me down, oh, no I got to keep on movin' - We're going back to Walperinga! - Um Here's the thing.
Dan and Shorty were gonna lose their gig unless they brought in more punters, so I said, "Shorty, don't worry about it.
We'll come back and play with you tonight.
" - No, I can't, Layla.
- What? Why not? - Because because the hotel's busy.
- Darlin', it's one night.
I've gotta head in.
I'm sorry.
I approached Andrew Weston as you asked.
And? - Meeting's set up for this evening.
- Hmm.
Can I assume by this that you're considering his offer to buy the hotel? I always find it safer to assume nothing, Nick.
My mistake.
Darling.
- See ya, Harry.
- See ya.
- Jamie, how's the cellar coming along? - It's slow work.
You'll be keen to go travelling again when it's all finished? Haven't really thought about it, to be honest.
Please.
This place could never tie you down.
You'll be off travelling somewhere exotic before we know it.
Actually, I'm pretty happy here.
How nice.
There he is.
Why does he want to see me? - No idea, but he's getting impatient.
- Okay.
- (LAUGHS) - What? It's the record label.
They sent the contract, they want to sign me.
Oh, Billie, that's fantastic! Um, is there anywhere I can print this out? Uh, yeah, but high-profile VIP guests.
Look, forward me the contract and I'll print it out.
Deal.
(PHONE CHIMES) - Finally.
- Hey.
Uh, you wanted to see me? Yeah.
This launch, it's a thank you to my original investors.
I'm flying home to San Francisco when it's done, so it is critical it goes smoothly.
First, Wi-Fi.
The provider here is rubbish so switch the hotel to this company and make sure the servers have these capabilities.
You brought me here to talk about the internet? And we'll need our own login and dedicated server.
- You need to write this down? - Um, can I? Yeah, I'm not using it.
I'll need staff at the door to meet and greet.
Obviously, we'll need to redecorate the bar.
- Drinks? - Yeah, of course.
For the setup, I'm thinking Thanks.
Five tables and chairs for around 20 people.
Hey, are you sure you don't run a hotel as well as a tech business? - Can I have my pen back? - Oh.
Hey, mate.
You wanted to see me? Yeah, yeah.
I've been going through Dad's stuff and something called Eclipse has come up.
You know anything about it? In relation to what? It sounded like a business deal, but there's no record of it.
Well, I wouldn't worry about it, then.
Dad talk to you about business back in the day? You know Jack, always kept his cards pretty close to his chest.
You know, even with me.
But listen, you want me to move those kegs into the storeroom? Yeah, sure.
Okay.
(KNOCKING ON DOOR) Hey.
Good morning.
Did you get any sleep last night? Sleep can wait, business won't.
Another one of your dad's sayings? Sorry I didn't make it to your place last night.
(DOOR OPENS) Oh, sorry.
I'll come back later.
It's all right, Billie.
I'm due to start work anyway.
I'll find you.
Hope so.
For your sake.
- Hey.
- Hey.
All good with Marc? Yeah, he has this launch he wants us to organise.
- And he needed you especially because? - I have no idea.
- I'll never understand that fella.
- Hmm.
- Hey, is that my contract? - It is.
- Wow.
- It's pretty detailed.
You want to be certain you're comfortable with everything that's in there.
- You've read it? - Sorry, I didn't mean to pry.
(CHUCKLES) No, no, no.
So, what do you reckon? I'd read it thoroughly before you make a decision.
Okay.
Or I could go through it with you, if you like? (MUSIC PLAYING ON TAPE) Are you still watching, Jack? I hope so, 'cause I've been trying to figure out how to say this.
You have to be kinder to the boys.
You seem to find it so much easier to love Jamie, always have.
But Chris is the one who is hungry for your approval.
He told me once he's trying to get something that you just can't give.
Sometimes, I fear you don't love him at all.
That can't be right.
Oi.
Why won't you come to Walperinga? You're going back again? Yeah, just for a gig tonight.
Billie says she can't come.
If you're worried about this place, don't be.
You're allowed to have a break.
Thank you, but now's not a good time.
Hey, Dan and Shorty are trying to make it work out there and you can't help because it's not a good time? Come on, Layla, you know they don't want me there.
- Of course they do.
- I've let them down too many times.
I'd love to play at the pub, but I'm not Billie from the bakery anymore.
I'm Billie who owns a hotel in the city.
What are you scared of? People, thinking I'm trying to be somebody I'm not.
The boys need our help, okay? So with or without you, I'm going.
- Okay.
I've gotta go.
- Bill.
(SIGHS) Oh, I was just so excited about going home.
Well, I might not be able to sing like her, but I'm happy to be your wingman.
You want to come? If that's okay? Yeah! You can meet my mum and all my friends.
It might actually be a bit much.
I'm sure I can handle it.
(PHONE RINGING) Dad.
Figured I'd better ring you before you, uh Yeah, you figured.
When are you coming back? Oh, look, about that, mate, I think I might stay in Walperinga.
- What? Why? - Oh, it's home.
Are you in trouble? No.
No, no, no.
Look, I just know how things work around here.
Look, you'll be right, you've got everyone around you.
Except you.
They've offered me a recording contract.
Yes! That's great, bub.
Look, kid, I've gotta go.
I'll visit as soon as I can, all right? Good on you.
- But, Dad.
- (HANGS UP) (BILLIE SIGHS) So, are we going to Walperinga or what? (LAUGHS) (SIGHS) How'd we go, Doc? Well, you started out with a faulty heart and you haven't looked after it.
There's leakage back into the ventricle, increased stress on the rest of your system.
It's only gonna get worse.
(SIGHS) Have you told Billie? - Nah, not gonna.
- Gus.
Listen, Wendy, that little kid finally has the opportunity to be the little star I always knew she would be.
Now, I'm not gonna wreck it for her like I wrecked everything else in her life.
She's your daughter.
Yeah, but she's got a good family there now.
(SIGHS) Well, whether you tell her or not, it's time you agreed to have the operation.
I had this aunty, Doris.
She had the same condition.
A doc convinced her to have the operation.
Ended up a vegetable.
Yes, there are risks.
But, if you don't have surgery, you'll be dead in six months.
Is that really what you want? Eddie? Hi.
Did you get the contract? Ahh, yes, thank you.
I, um - So, are you excited? - I I haven't had a look at it yet.
Let's get onto it! Sign it and get it back to me.
24 hours should be enough, right? (DOOR OPENS) Hey, Chris, that record label want that contract signed today.
Well, I'm going as fast as I can, but it's a pretty big document.
I'll talk you through it tonight, yeah? About that, I can't.
I'm heading to Walperinga.
- You're going back? - Yeah, just to play a gig.
But by the time I get back tomorrow, - we can - What if I go with you? That way, I'll have enough time to read it properly - and you'll still get to play.
- (SCOFFS) - You'd do that? - Of course, you're my sister.
Ahh! Whoo! Look, my main issue is how little creative control they're offering.
If you sign this, they'll have full control over your marketed image, what clothes you wear, how they present you to the market.
There's even a clause in here about changing your name.
- No.
Your name is Billie Carter.
- Don't sign it.
- Then I won't have a contract.
- Better than a bad one.
Jamie's right.
You could just go with a label that know your worth.
Or you could record independently, fund an album yourself.
- Yeah, it's not like you can't afford it.
- Heaps of artists do that.
And you'll need a business plan to back it up.
Worry about that later.
Music first, business later.
And it should just be about Billie.
Yeah, it should be about me, so can everyone just shut up? (CLEARS THROAT) (SIREN WAILING) You got a permit for that, Carter? Oh she's just a bit cool, Officer, you know? It's an offence to burn off without a permit.
And, uh, treated pine, that's a health hazard.
Yeah, but first, you gotta prove it was me.
If I search you and I find a box of matches or a lighter, that will be considered proof.
Mate, you are welcome to go for it.
Carter, come back here! - Hey, hey, uh - G'day, Gus.
Ooh, sauce! Thanks, Tracy.
- See ya, mate.
- Hey, have a good one.
(HUMMING) Don't you feel it growing, day by day People getting ready for the news Some are happy, some are sad Oh, we got to let the music play - Come on, Layla.
- (LAUGHS) What the people need is a way to make 'em smile It ain't so hard to do if you know how Gotta get a message, uh, get it on through Oh, now Mama's gonna have to wire - Hey! - Whoa - Come on.
- Listen to the music - Sing it.
- Whoa, listen to the music - Jamie.
- Whoa, listen to the music All the time Whoa, listen to the music Come on, listen to the music Whoa, listen to the music - Whoa, listen to the music - Now, darlin'.
- All the time - All the time Whoo! Carter! Carter! Carter! Home, sweet home, hey, Bill? It's beautiful.
Yeah, it is.
Hey, everything's gonna be fine.
- What the? - Oh.
- What? - What are you doing in town? (SIREN WAILING) (TIRES SCREECHING) Enough, Carter! Maybe "fine" was a bit optimistic.
He won't do anything like this again, I promise.
Don't suck up to him.
Jeez, you know he's got in in for me.
You've got a hefty fine here, Carter.
Lucky you can afford it now.
Yeah, well done, well done.
So this is why you wanna stay, so you can stuff around and you get into trouble? What, you come home to check up on me, have ya? No, I've got a gig at the pub.
And, yes, I wanted to see you.
Just as well.
Listen, will you stop it? You know that mongrel's got it in for me.
You don't have to muck around anymore.
Look, I'm on a wage.
If you want money, I can give it to you.
I don't need money.
I was burning some junk at the old house, all right? It was a misunderstanding.
Come on, boys, I'll show you around Walperinga.
Bit of hospitality.
Yeah, whatever.
I'm really sorry for running out on you.
- Again.
- Again.
- It's okay, Bill.
Layla filled us in.
- (SIGHS) Must've really messed with your head, huh? - Understatement.
- It's great to see you both.
Word's out about you two playing tonight.
- Reckon it'll be pretty packed.
- Hmm.
Well, people wanna come and check out the new Billie, don't they? Oh, shut up, Dan.
People wanna come hear Billie sing, like they always have.
Oh, really? Let me guess, you wanna the change set list now, do you? Add some more power ballads, maybe? No.
It's good.
So you don't want to change it? What you've got is perfect.
Here she is, boys.
Saved the best till last.
Walperinga's Big Pig.
Kind of small.
Is this really the main attraction? Hmm.
Till Bill gets famous for that voice of hers.
- The Big Pig? Really? - Yeah.
- Layla! You come back for me? - In your dreams, Tiny.
- Best part of my night.
Billie.
- Hey, T.
Should I be defending your honour? I reckon I can handle it.
I own this town.
Ahh.
(LAUGHS) Susan.
- Andrew.
- (BOTH LAUGH) You look well.
- Please.
- Thank you.
I was glad, if a little surprised, to get your message.
And your taste in dining establishments.
Hmm, I thought you might approve.
Sir, Madam, a drink to start? - Wine? - Ahh, martini first.
You? - Make that two.
- (LAUGHS) Vodka twist.
Very good.
So, tell me.
I want to hear about you.
(INDISTINCT CHATTER) Hey, Mum! Hello, my darling girl.
Hello! - Hey, Aunty.
- Hi, Bill.
Mum, this is Jamie.
- Oh, so this is Jamie.
- Nice to meet you, Mrs Chapple.
It's Dr Chapple, actually.
No, just call me Wendy.
(LAUGHING) Hey, Billie, sweetheart, have you seen your dad? No, not for a bit but, you know what he's like, running around.
Yeah, maybe just spend some time with him while you're in town.
Okay.
Hey, guys, we're on in 15, so (LAUGHS) (CROWD CLAMORING) Whoo! Yeah, Billie! That's my girl! - Marry me, Layla! - Right after the show.
Whoo! Well, the truth It hurts to say I'm gonna pack up my bags and I'm gonna go away I'm gonna split, I can't stand it I'm gonna give it up and quit and ain't never coming back But before I get going I got to say There was a time, oh, baby, when you used to shake it for me But now all you do is you treat me cold Ain't gonna take it no more, gonna walk out the door Oh, lover, lover, lover, you don't treat me no good no more No good, no more Lover, lover, lover You don't treat me no good no more (MUSIC PLAYING) - Oh, so cool.
I wish I was there.
- Yeah.
(SIGHS) Me, too.
Ooh.
(SIGHS) Oh, Mr Laurent.
Sorry, can we help you? Yeah, I've been looking for you.
I have a menu for this event I'm hosting.
Oh, okay.
You don't treat me no good no more Hmm Lover, lover, lover You don't treat me no good no more (CROWD CHEERING) What was it you used to call him? - Oh, the sneaky schmoozing sod.
- Schmoozing sod.
- That's it.
- (BOTH LAUGH) Oh, Jack always had a way of coming out on top.
I'm not sure that's how I remember you describing it.
(BOTH LAUGH) He was a healthy rival.
But he would've been nothing without you working in the background.
I'm glad you realise this.
Why else would I have agreed to dinner? The pleasure of my company? I always enjoyed your company, you know that.
And I always enjoyed yours.
Which brings us to why we're here.
Your offer to buy the Norton Hotel.
That you soundly rejected.
I have an alternative proposal.
A joint venture.
You and I buy out the Norton together.
My understanding is you don't have the capital.
- Well, that's where you come in.
- But why do I need you? Together with my daughter, I already control 40% of the Norton Hotel.
We'd only need one other shareholder to get on board, but those boys will never sell their father's legacy to a stranger.
While you can convince one or both of them to sell? I'm working on it.
You need me.
You really are quite remarkable.
I think we'd work well together, in more ways than one.
Ever considered that? I can't say it's never crossed my mind.
I have a counter offer.
Marry me and you can have the Norton Hotel outright.
(LAUGHS) Are you serious? Ha-ha! - Thank you! Back in 20.
- (CROWD CHEERING) Darlin', that was awesome.
I told you you had nothing to worry about.
I guess.
God, you're so beautiful.
Come here.
- You rule this town.
- (LAUGHS) - You were so good.
- Chug, chug chug, chug, chug, chug, chug, chug, chug, chug, chug - chug, chug, chug, chug! - Come on! Yeah! Didn't think you had it in ya.
Oh, I don't think I will for much longer.
Hey, that first set was great.
Yeah.
Thanks so much for coming down, Bill.
It really means a lot.
Hey, we'll always be mates, yeah? - Yeah.
- Hey, big shot.
Why don't you buy us all a beer? (CHUCKLES) - I'm no big shot.
- Oh, that's what it is.
You move to the city, forget about all us lot.
Hey, Macca, Macca, I owe you a drink, don't I? - More like ten, Gus.
- (BOTH LAUGHING) I reckon.
- About time.
- I'll get 'em over to you, mate.
He's a scumbag.
I reckon he's got a point.
I mean, what did I expect coming home? Listen, doesn't give them an excuse to act like vultures, all right? Yeah, but I can afford to buy them a drink or lend them money.
- It's not like I've forgotten about them.
- Hey, listen.
No, no, no, you listen to me.
You deserve everything that's coming your way, all right? You're one of a kind, kid.
I knew it, first time I set eyes on you.
Bloody big smile of yours.
And then you sang.
You're the real deal, kid.
Kind, generous.
You'll always know what's right.
Anyone who's worth their salt knows that.
- The rest of 'em (PFTT!) - (LAUGHS) - All right? All right? - All right.
All right.
Go on.
(CROWD CLAMORING) Hey, before we start, I'm gonna say a little something.
- Mmm.
- Okay.
- Hello, everyone.
- Whoo! Now, all you mob know a lot has changed since I was last in town.
I've got a new family.
Got a new home and, although I love living in the city (CHUCKLES NERVOUSLY) I'll always be Billie Carter from the country.
(CROWD CHEERING) I'm gonna sing you mob a little song.
(SINGS IN ABORIGINAL LANGUAGE) (CROWD APPLAUDING) Next round's on me! (CHEERING) (MUSIC PLAYS) We made plans to kiss the sun at night Hopeless dreamers, hopeless types Shedding skin, you show your beauty scars Don't forget me or who you are You know this don't feel right Who knows what we feel? I just met you, I can read your thoughts What they tell me is what I want (GROANS) Hey, it's me.
I hope you're not still working.
(LAUGHS) It is great out here.
I wish you were here with me.
(CHUCKLES) - nothing - So I can dance in your light And to your rhythm Soon it unfolds - Who we are - In this masquerade of stars Tear off the mask The face you hide is what I'm missing We made plans to kiss the sun at night Hopeless dreamers, hopeless types One was turning, one was standing still Yeah, Bill! I won't forget what was promised here You know this don't feel right Who knows what we feel? (CROWD CHEERING) Whoo! Hey, Chris.
You there, mate? You seem to find it so much easier to love Jamie, always have.
But Chris is the one who is hungry for your approval.
He told me once he's trying to get something that you just can't give.
Sometimes, I fear you don't love him at all.
That can't be right.
I thought we agreed you wouldn't watch this again.
Mate.
When were you gonna tell me? Chris.
Chris.
Please.
Chris, hang on.
Chris.
Chris, give me the damn keys.
- Get off.
- I'll drive you if that's what you want.
- Oh, grow up.
- Grow up? - That's rich, coming from you.
- Hey.
I'm not the idiot trying to drive off here.
You said you weren't gonna watch those tapes.
- I'm sorry, man.
I'm sorry.
- But you're always sorry.
- You know what your problem is? - So it's my fault, is it? - It's not my fault.
- Never is, golden boy.
Nothing's your fault.
Chris, calm down.
- Let's just, please - Get off me, Jamie.
- Get off me! Get off me! - Calm down.
(GRUNTING) Chris! Oi! Stop it! (GROANING) Bloody stop! What the hell is going on? (SIGHS) - (SIGHS) - I always knew Dad was easy on me.
I just didn't realise how tough he was on you.
(SCOFFS) People always say I'm like him.
I don't think I want to be.
He cheated on Mum, left us like this.
There was something else on those tapes.
A business deal Dad was involved in.
Eclipse.
- What's the story? - I don't know, but Mum was scared we'd lose everything.
So Dad wasn't a good businessman, either.
All my life, Jack knew I was out there and he never tried to find me until he was dying.
So there.
Nice work, Dad.
(SIGHS) (PHONE RINGING) - Hey.
- How did you sleep? - Not bad.
How about you? - I was always an early riser.
I wanted to let you know I had a good time last night, in case you were wondering.
I'm sorry if I overloaded you.
But we enjoy each other's company, don't we? Yes.
We do.
Then come to my place for the weekend and let's see if we still feel that way.
Susan? Let me know the deets.
Will do.
Okay, well, we've gotta go.
- You come back soon, love.
- Yep.
- Good to meet you, Jamie.
- You, too, Mrs Chapple.
Believe me, I know how lucky I am to be with the Queen of Walperinga.
- Aw.
- Yeah.
You are such a suck.
I'm serious.
They all adore you.
Can't believe you'd give it all up to come to Sydney.
- Well, you're worth it.
- God, I love you.
GUS: Whoa, whoa, whoa.
- Hey, hey, hey, steady up.
- And that's our cue to leave.
- Steady up.
- (LAUGHING) Come here, Dad.
Yeah, come here, come here, come here, come here.
Aww.
(CAR DOOR CLOSES) What's all this, hmm? - I'm just glad that you're my dad.
- Ahh, always will be, mate.
(CHUCKLES) And if being here makes you happy, - then I'm glad you're staying.
- Hey.
Love ya.
- Love you.
- See you, mate.
Ta-ta, Aunty.
Hey, and call me.
- And come visit me! Okay? - Yes, boss.
- Yes, boss.
Yes, boss.
- Ta-ta.
- Bye-bye.
- Bye.
- Hey.
- See you soon.
- See ya.
- (HORN HONKS) (PANTING) Maybe last night would've made Dad proud.
- He always loved a good fight.
- (BOTH CHUCKLE) To be honest, I'm over wondering what Dad would've loved.
You got a solid punch on you, bro.
- Hit my man again, I hit you.
- Wow.
(LAUGHS) True.
Hey.
I've thought about that contract.
- You know what you wanna do? - I think so.
But I'm gonna need you with me.
All right.
Hey.
Who's this? - Uh, this is - I'm Chris, Billie's brother.
- I'm her manager.
- Manager? Yeah, that's right.
Chris, is it? Nice to meet you.
Just how much music industry experience do you have? Ahh, none.
But I manage a luxury hotel that has an annual turnover in the millions so I have a fair amount of experience with contracts.
What's with the Post-Its? Queries, all relating to Billie's control over her music and her image.
I've had 15 years' experience in the trade and you run hotels.
Don't let brotherly love ruin your sister's career.
Hey, um, you asked me what makes me special.
Simple.
I'm Billie Carter.
I'm the real deal and there's no-one else like me.
You knew that the moment you heard me sing.
Can anyone else on your list say that? She won't be changing her name or her image.
So, uh, let's start talking.
- That is bloody fantastic.
- Hmm.
Yeah, we're still working out the details, but they've agreed to meaningful consultation on most things.
Yeah, I get to sing my own songs, but they want me to write a new love song.
Piece of cake, you'll smash it.
See, that's what happens when you let go of what other people think.
Billie, I've had another thought about the launch.
I saw your gig last night, in the cafe, on an iPad in the cafe, and I thought you were really good.
So I was thinking, if you'd like to perform at the my launch? - You want me to sing? - Yeah, only if you've got nothing on.
Um, I mean, only if you're not busy.
You'll have something on.
I'd love to.
But you'll have to ask my manager.
Yeah, I'll have my people call your people.
(CHUCKLES) Great.
Okay.
Right.
Chat further.
Strange fella, that one.
Yeah, well, who cares? You got a recording contract.
- We should have dinner to celebrate.
- Mmm.
Yes.
Look who's here.
It's wonderful to see you.
Hey.
- Hi.
I'm Billie.
- Oh, yes, I've heard so much about you.
It's good to see you again.
(BEEPS) Anna! You're here! I was so happy when mum told me you were coming to stay.
- I hope that's okay? - Of course, we have a whole hotel.
It'll be so much easier for you staying in town.
- I don't wanna put anyone out.
- What do you mean? - You're practically family.
- You met my new sister.
I know, I couldn't believe that when I heard.
- Yeah, we all feel pretty lucky.
- Nah, I'm the lucky one.
They got a sister, I got a whole new family.
(CHUCKLES) I'm real sorry I couldn't make it to the funeral.
Um I'll always remember him.
Jamie and Anna went to kindy together.
Aw.
I bet he was cute.
So cute I wanted him to be a girl.
(LAUGHING) Remember that time you painted his face? How was I supposed to know it was house paint? (LAUGHING) - I missed you all so much.
- Hmm.
Uh, Jamie, would you show Anna to her room? I should've told you I was coming.
Why bother? You made a choice.
I tried to call so many times after I heard about Jack.
I heard the messages.
I've been leaving them for months.
Anna, I had to come home.
Dad was sick.
I know and afterwards, I felt so stupid.
He was a really great man, Jamie.
I'm really sorry.
I was living (SIGHS) I was living Out here all on my own If only Eddie didn't want this first single to be a love song.
- A song will come.
- When I think about love, I see you setting fire to Pete's locker in year 12.
(LAUGHS) - Darlin', that's not love.
- Well, what then? How did you feel when you first fell for someone? - I don't think I have.
- Really? I don't think so.
Well, you definitely know when you're in love, it's like this great feeling, I don't know, like the songs.
(SCOFFS) Helpful, Layla.
All right, best ever love song? (SIGHS) Mmm All right.
I'm really close tonight And I feel like I'm moving inside you Lying in the dark And I think that I'm beginning to know you Let it go I'll be there when you call Whenever I fall at your feet You let your tears rain down on me Whenever I fall (LAUGHS) I'm really sorry.
If I knew Anna was coming I would've told you.
It's fine.
Anna and I are old friends, we also used to go out.
It's okay, we're all adults here.
I'm not some jealous schoolgirl.
(CHUCKLES) I want us to have fun together this weekend, just you and me.
How about we go hiking, on our own out in the middle of nowhere? Sounds romantic I'd love that.
Everything go okay with Anna in the end? Yeah.
- Billie.
- (KNOCKING) - Hey, Chris.
- We gotta call Eddie.
It's a list of dream co-writers.
I sent them through last night.
Eddie reckons he's got us one.
Sid Morris wants to work with you.
Ah, Sid Morris? Has more charting singles than anyone else in the past two years.
(CHUCKLES) - That's amazing.
- So, how does this work? Sid wants Billie to show him some ideas tomorrow afternoon, - put it down in the studio on Saturday.
- That soon? Told him you'd been working on a big love song for us.
I'm not sure it's a big love song yet.
You captured my heart, I love you forever.
You know what we're after.
All right, great thanks, Eddie, we'll be in touch soon.
You've got this.
Okay.
Weston asked you to marry him? You're surprised? Oh, when you said no? You're seriously considering marrying him, so soon after Jack's death? (CHUCKLES) Do you even like him? I don't know yet.
Any prenup could be contested, so you'd be risking your own share of all of this.
Yes, but ultimately I'd have the money to gain majority control.
Only with Harriet's vote and if one of the others agrees to sell.
Just give it time.
If Jamie and Anna end up back together again, maybe he'll follow her back to Europe.
And Harriet, how do you know she'll co-operate? It's a work in progress.
(SIGHS) You gotta be kidding me.
Why can't I get a driving instructor? You can but you need a certain skill level first.
You've never been interested before.
I'm always interested in spending time with you.
(TIRES SCREECH) Okay, seatbelt, check the rear vision mirror, make sure the car's in park, put your foot on the brake - and then press the button.
- (ENGINES START) Driving a car is a big responsibility, you need to be ready for it.
Bit like owning a hotel, is that what you were gonna say? Darling, I understand you want your independence.
(SCOFFS) Do you really? Of course, I do.
What, you think I never fought with my own mother? Well, I don't know, I never met her.
Well, I did but I need to know as part-owner of the hotel that you take your responsibility seriously.
And that may mean you need to take my advice on certain things.
Thanks for the lesson.
(SIGHS) That went well.
I was living life out here all on my own (HUMMING, SIGHS) Darlin', you shouldn't put so much pressure on yourself.
Gotta record in two days.
- Two days? - Yeah.
Eddie wants me to pitch something tomorrow and I was wondering if you could come and play? If that's not a problem? I wouldn't miss it for the world.
(KNOCKING ON DOOR) (HUMMING) - Hey.
Come in.
- (GUS LAUGHS) Oh, this is good this is good.
- You're looking smart.
- Hey.
What are you doing here? Oh, listen I I wanna show you something.
Why don't you get your stuff, come with me? See, the universe is telling you to take a break.
Once in a lifetime opportunity, let's go.
Thanks, mate.
(BOAT HORN HONKS) Come on.
Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh.
We're not even allowed to be in here.
No, It's all right, it's all right.
Remember when you were a kid and you used to ask what opera was 'cause you saw that Pavlova fella singing? Yeah, and you said it was terrible music sung in a language no-one understands.
(LAUGHS) And you couldn't believe anyone could sing like that.
Well, I made a promise, didn't I? Well, look, it's just a rehearsal but it's better than nothing.
Here look what I found.
Oh, sherbet bombs.
- I didn't know they still made these.
- I know.
Here's to you kid.
(INDISTINCT CONVERSATION) - MAN: Yeah, the Puccini.
- WOMAN: Puccini in F Okay, let's get this underway shall we? (PIANO PLAYS) (BEGINS SINGING OPERA) Well, I still can't understand a word they're saying.
Wow! That was so deadly.
(LAUGHS) I mean, that voice - Mmm.
- She makes the music sound pretty bloody good, I reckon.
Yeah, here's hoping my voice can save the song I'm writing.
Ahh, come on kid.
Listen, I have never, ever heard you sing when it didn't sound dead set amazing.
Yeah, I never tried to write the ultimate love song before.
You know what I reckon? I reckon you should get back to it, eh? What do you reckon? It sounds pretty important.
- (SIGHS) Yeah.
- Yeah.
I think I might hang around, just get a bit of air.
- Are you sure? I can stay? - Yeah, no, no, I'm all right.
No, it's beautiful here.
I might stay here for a while.
- All right, I'll meet you back there.
- Okay.
- All right, love you.
- See you mate.
(SIGHS) Oh, Dad! I love you and thank you for everything.
- Yeah.
- Ta-ta.
Bye.
(EXHALES) (GROANS) (PANTING) Bill's got two days to get something ready for studio.
I'm gonna have to stay here.
Don't worry about me, we can do it next weekend.
(KNOCKING) Hello? Ah, there they are.
Your recording session just ruined my hiking trip.
What? Layla and I had plans for tomorrow now she can't go.
I'm free.
That's a great idea, no point waiting for me all weekend.
Well, the pitch meeting's not till 4:00 tomorrow.
Let's all go together.
- Ahh.
- Hmm.
Mate, I was trying to save you.
Yeah and now they're both coming hiking, thanks to you.
(BOTH SIGH) Does Layla know? I told her Anna and I had a thing if that's what you mean? She was the love of your life, mate.
- What? No.
- You wanted to marry her.
I never said that.
The whole thing ended ages ago.
Hmm, five months.
Doesn't seem like long when you've known each other for 18 years.
We're friends.
- Shoulda kept it that way.
- Hmm.
I was happy with Layla.
- Was? - Am.
Uh.
I ordered Dad's old financial records, there's boxes of them.
They should be here in the next few days.
Do you reckon the Eclipse stuff is in there? Don't you think you've got enough on your plate right now? (SIGHS) (PHONE BUZZES) (DOOR SHUTS) (KNOCKING ON DOOR) - What? - Aren't you gonna ask me in? I'm taking the weekend off.
If you need me you can call me anytime.
Aren't you gonna say anything? Have a nice weekend.
Thanks.
Dad? Dad? (PHONE CHIMES) Billie's been coming back to me for two days now.
Look, I'll talk to her this morning and get something sorted.
It's a high profile event but - I can't seem to get hold of her.
- (PHONE RINGING) Hold on a sec.
Billie.
Chris, Gus is in the hospital.
They found him unconscious.
I don't know what's happening and I've got meetings with Marc and Sid.
Okay, don't worry about it, I'll take care of everything, just look after your dad.
Is everything all right? I'm not running a money-making scheme here, Mr Carter, you need these tests.
Yeah, but I bet you got a couple of fancy cars in the garage, eh? (GUS LAUGHS) You have a bicuspid heart valve.
What is that? Is that bad? Oh, darling.
I've had it all me life, kiddo.
I had a bit of a turn there's all this fuss and carry on.
(SCOFFS) Dad, you're in a cardiac ward.
And he needs to have surgery as soon as possible.
Can I discuss this with your daughter? No.
You tell her you wanna discuss it with me.
Why don't I give you both some time together? - Yeah.
- I'll drop by again later.
Thanks, Doc.
Rich and good looking.
That's not funny.
I know you're sick.
Just tell me.
- It's time for your tests, Mr Carter.
- Yeah.
- Five minutes.
- Why don't you slip down and get - a cuppa tea, love? - Just tell me.
I will, promise.
After I do this.
We'll be five minutes.
I'll come get you after.
Okay, Mr Carter.
(NURSE CONTINUES SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY) I see you by the water Your toes dipped in the sand I thought that it was over I thought you'd understand But the feeling is returning Though time has made us change And I understand if you don't Wanna talk to me about it tonight (HUMMING) Tonight 'Cause I see the light surrounding you So don't be afraid of something new 'Cause I see the light surrounding you So don't be afraid of what you're turning into No don't be afraid 'Cause I see the light surrounding you (SIGHS) Dad, can I please come in? Dad? Excuse me.
The man that was in here, Gus Carter, he was having some tests.
Do you know where he is? No, they're all done he should be in there.
No, he's not here.
(BOTH GRUNT) I really need to look where I'm going.
Sorry.
- Thank you.
- I'm sorry.
I've lost my dad.
Oh, my God.
Billie, I am so sorry.
No, no, no, no he's done a runner, as in he's taken off, he's gone.
Then let me help.
It's just around the next bend.
Way easier than a walk in Machu Picchu.
Oh, God, please do not mention that.
You're a saint.
That donkey was a saint.
The donkey was insane.
- We all were.
- (LAUGHS) You were having visions by the time we got there.
(SHE SPEAKS INDISTINCTLY) - Yes, yes, you hated it.
- I still feel sick just thinking about that.
I didn't mind.
Like well done, well done.
(CONTINUE SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY) Don't pretend you've any water left.
You always drink a whole bottle in the first hour.
So glad we came here.
Bloody hell.
Look at that view.
(PHONE CHIMES REPEATEDLY) - Must be back in reception.
- Mmm.
12 missed calls, all from Billie.
You know you don't have to do this.
I want to.
Let me know if you wanna stop.
You know he's an expert at not being found? - Maybe we should call the police? - Oh, don't do that.
I'm sorry, it's just it's better if we didn't.
I just don't know what to do.
- Constable this is - Gus? Billie's father.
- Hey.
- Layla.
- Bill's been looking for you everywhere.
- Yeah.
- Do you know this bloke? - Yeah, he's my best friend's father.
Okay, well we picked him up trying to steal a pair of pants.
Yeah, wonder why? - (SIGHS) Nothing.
- (PHONE RINGING) Hold on.
Layla? I've been trying to call you.
Don't let him out of your sight, all right? Okay.
They've got him, he's at the hotel.
- Let's go.
- Okay.
At least you know he's okay, right? Well, he's meant to be in the hospital not running around town.
Meanwhile, I'm meant to be writing a love song.
(SCOFFS) Wow, I cannot think of anything much worse than that.
Sounds like a love story there.
Yeah, it's a short one.
Married, two years later divorced.
Make a good country song actually.
We got married, moved to San Francisco.
I was the happiest guy in the world.
Well, what happened? This, Clever Couple, the relationship app.
I got obsessed putting it all together, I lived at work and Clever Couple didn't remind me to talk to my wife.
It's ironic really.
She ran off with the bloke next door.
What did you do when you found out? Went back to work.
And do you still blame yourself? Every day.
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
(BEEPS) - Bill.
- Dad! Don't you ever do that again! Can you take us back to the hospital? I'm not going back to the bloody hospital.
Haven't you got a meeting with some bloke? I'll sort it out, you get your dad back to the hospital.
Layla knows the songs.
You can fill in for me, yeah? - Great idea.
- No music comes first.
I can't do my bloody music when I'm worried about you dying! Leave it with us.
Hey, they're pretty crappy notes but they might help you.
Mm-hmm.
(BEEPS, DOOR OPENS) Layla, this is Eddie - Sid.
- Where's Billie? Her dad's being taken to the hospital.
She's asked Layla to come and share her ideas.
I'm so excited to be meeting you.
So, let's get to it.
Okay.
Sorry, I just need the piano so I can show Don't worry, Sid can play anything.
Just give him the key.
Don't tell me, C major.
Useful when you still haven't learned to play the black keys.
- I can play other keys.
- Just chuck me the bones of the idea.
She was gonna write it out but Can you sing this? I'm not really a singer.
(SIGHS) (SCATS THE TUNE) Got it.
Love song, C major it is then.
(PIANO PLAYS) That doesn't sound like Billie's song.
All good, I'll take it from here.
(SIREN WAILING) (PHONE RINGING IN BACKGROUND) I've given him medication for his blood pressure.
He should be fine to stay with you until the surgery.
When do we do that? We need to get that valve replaced as soon as possible.
You're lucky to still be walking around.
Come on.
You're so stubborn, Dad.
I wish you'd just talk to me.
Nothing to say.
Surgery's gonna make you feel a lot better.
I'm not having it, Bill.
(SIRENS IN DISTANCE) Dad.
I haven't tried to do a runner Yet.
(LAUGHS) You have to talk to me.
Without the op you'll die, you know that.
That's why you took me to the opera.
That was you saying goodbye.
Everybody's gotta die sometime kid.
Oh, no.
Look, you heard them talk about the risks, pump brain, cognitive decline I mean, that's just a fancy way to say you're gonna piss your pants, you won't be able to remember your birthday.
You got the opportunity to do what you want.
I'm not gonna stand in your way.
- You won't.
(SNIFFLES) - Bill.
Bill, I'm your dad.
I'm not a very good one but it's my job to look after you, okay? Not the other way round.
- Hey, mate.
- Hey.
Can you sign these when you get a moment? - Yeah.
- All good? (SIGHS) Have you ever managed any musicians? Oh, mate.
(CHUCKLING) No, running a bar is very different from wrangling musicians.
What's happening with Billie? It's a lot harder than running a business that's for sure.
What's going on? I did my research, had all these great ideas.
I even organised for this high profile songwriter to come in from the label and he walked in and completely took over.
Hmm.
What did Billie do? She wasn't there.
You set up a meeting without your artist? Yep.
I stuffed up.
The Beatles had this manager, Brian Epstein.
He always said it was never about the money, it was always about the music his artists wanted to make.
His job was to make sure that music got made.
- It's her music.
- Yeah, and she needs you to get it made.
Hmm.
I wouldn't say it went great.
Well, do you like the song? (SIGHS) It was hard to tell.
It all just felt so wrong without you there.
I guess we'll have to find out tomorrow.
Yeah.
- How was your walk? - Weird.
Like how? Jamie and Anna.
There's something going on there, they just know each other so well.
I don't wanna lose him, Bill.
The hotel business is pretty tough.
Is that what scared you away? I just I knew I'd end up married.
Would that have been so bad? No.
The last time that I saw your dad he told me that we would end up together when we got our timing right.
- He always talked about you.
- (LAUGHS) Yeah, I'm glad you came back and had that time with him.
I wish I'd managed to see him too.
I did everything I could to forget you.
You think I didn't do the same thing? - Chris.
- Hey, Bill.
I should never have taken that meeting without you.
So now I wanna hear your song the way it's supposed to be.
Okay.
(SIGHS) (MUSIC STARTS) I was living life out here all on my own Starving for a taste that I'd never known Emptiness had riddled and tainted my heart I was waiting for someone to take me home Then I met you Now when the lights go out I know I'm safe and sound Then I met you Now I can feel at home even when you're not around When you found me underground Pulled me up again, hold me in your arms Then I met you Now when the lights go out You pull me in again Then I met you Then I met you I never had loving unconditional I bend in waiting on a lost miracle Then I met you Now when the lights go out I know I'm safe and sound Then I met you Now I can feel like home Even when you're not around When you found me underground Pulled me up again, hold me in your arms - Then I met you - (PHONE CHIMES) Now when the lights go out You pull me in again Then I met you Then I met you Then I met you Then I met you Then I met you Oh, Bill.
They wanted a hit and this is it.
And if you play it like this tomorrow, I'm sure Sid'll get it.
- Layla? - Oh, absolutely.
Are you heading back to the hotel? Ah yeah, do you need a lift? - Yeah, thanks.
- Good work, Bill.
- Thanks, Chris.
- (BOTH LAUGH) - See you, Gus.
- See you, Chris.
- See you, darling.
- Bye, Gussy.
(DOOR OPENS) (DOOR CLOSES) I'm so bloody scared, Bill.
(PANTING) I'll be there.
I hear you sing.
Oh, geez, I tell you it makes me wanna live.
- It's gonna be okay, Dad.
- Yeah.
- All right? - Yeah.
(JAZZY MUSIC PLAYING) You know, this would be the perfect place to see in the New Year.
It's the perfect place to pass any evening.
- Is it? - It is.
- (BOTH LAUGH) - (GLASSES TINKLING) D'you know I haven't woken up without thinking about the housemaids' roster for about seven years.
We can change that.
(LAUGHS) Is that why you lured me back to your bachelor pad? It's true I am not just interested in your hotel.
Then will you sign a prenup? I won't agree to anything unless you take off this dress.
(BOTH LAUGH) I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to be over the top, we can take this as slow as you like.
- Hey.
- Hey, I'm glad you messaged.
I barely had time to talk to you today with everything that's been happening.
You're breaking up with me.
No, definitely not.
(SIGHS) I told Anna she had to leave.
I can't see her anymore.
What happened? Nothing, it's just our history.
Prevents you from even being friends? I'm just trying to do what's best for our relationship.
And why's that? I don't want her to get in-between us.
And how could she do that? She She could cause problems.
Because she's too much of a temptation.
No! (SCOFFS) But you find it hard being friends with her? Yes.
What and I'm supposed to live with that? Why not? (SIGHS) Because you're still in love with her.
See, you're not even denying it.
- I was just thinking.
- Thinking about her! - Layla! - I'm such an idiot.
I'm just trying to do what's best for us.
You need to sort yourself out.
(DOOR OPENS) (INDISTINCT CHATTER) Have you seen Thalia? I don't know, have you checked the bathroom? Gross.
Thalia.
Thalia.
This wasn't what I was expecting.
I'm scared to ask if that means I was good or bad.
(CHUCKLES) I mean, to be with someone else, so soon after Too soon? Does this mean you're not going to marry me? No.
So, you're saying yes? - No.
- You can't make up your mind, so you're insisting on trying me out again.
(BOTH LAUGH) - Leave it.
Leave it.
- (PHONE RINGING) I can't.
Harriet? (INDISTINCT CONVERSATION) Is the doctor here? Hey, Susan.
She's gonna be okay.
It's a good thing you called me.
Thalia, sweetheart, your parents are on their way, okay? Mm-hm.
I'm so sorry Mum.
I promise you can have your friends over whenever you want.
And you'll let Jamie teach me to drive? - (LAUGHS) I wasn't that bad.
- (KNOCKING) - Come in.
- (DOOR OPENS) - (DOOR CLOSES) - Leave you to it.
Bye, darling.
- Things have improved.
- They have.
What about Andrew Weston? There's no hurry.
(DANCE MUSIC PLAYING) Yeah! Billie! Billie meet Sid.
What do you think? - What is it? - It's your song.
Sid's transformed it.
Then I met you Then I met you - Then I met you - Big new sound, new look.
We're launching you into the clubs.
Um I think before we do anything we need to hear Billie's version.
- Didn't we already do that? - No, we didn't.
Hey.
- You okay? - Good as gold.
(PIANO PLAYS) I was living life out here all on my own Starving for a taste that I'd never known Emptiness had riddled and tainted my heart I was waiting for someone If we're just gonna hear what we started with yesterday, now played by amateur keyboardist, don't waste my time.
Hold up there girls.
We're not losing Sid.
Uh-oh, that doesn't look good.
You need to get in there and take control of your talent.
Billie's not a puppet.
Sid's broken dozens of artists into the top ten.
So, you've said, but I also know an artist has to find their voice.
An artist is someone with a string of hits, not a couple of pub gigs.
Billie is an artist, just listen to her.
If you think a couple girls from Hicksville are gonna get anywhere without serious help, - don't make me laugh.
- Bust this.
What would you know? You're just some rich kid hotel manager.
Maybe but I also know bullshit when I hear it.
- What's going on? - I'm outta here.
Hey, I just want you to listen to my song.
I would if I could stand whiny girl music.
Or if we could stand wankers.
(LAYLA CHUCKLES) (SCOFFS) Is this supposed to be me? Bloody hell, Bill.
You whitened my face.
It's just a mockup.
Hey look, I'm black and I'm proud and you know what? You can shove your contract.
(SCOFFS) Your career's over.
Sorry, Bill.
I can't help fallin' for The magical season final is here.
It's gonna be a hell of an ending.
Fire! Where's Mum? - Mum! - Billie! Help! - Fallin' for you, I can't stop - The season final of The Secret Daughter - Fallin' for you, I can't - next Wednesday, after Instant Hotel.