Packed to the Rafters (2008) s02e04 Episode Script
Glittering Prizes
NATHAN: You'd think I'd Ieam my lesson.
But no, every Christmas was the same.
It was just too tempting.
There it was, the glittering prize, full of promise, just out of reach.
Don't even think about it.
(GRUNTS) Hey, guys, fingers crossed, if we get the DA through from the council we are done and dusted.
Double contract exchange, here we come! Does that mean I get my husband back? Yes, and until then, let's just think about the big fat commission cheque coming our way.
Think I could put a price on spending time with you? NATHAN: Rachel too had got more than she'd bargained for.
Five days ago, a guy she'd flashed in some kind of feminist statement inconveniently started working with Dad.
Ran out of coffee in the shed.
That's his way of saying he forgot to put it on the shopping list.
Um, Rachel, is that your toast burning'? Oh! Oh! Ow, ow, ow! Oh! I have to get to work.
Not really a morning person, is she? Apart from that, all I need is the Section 66W certificate.
No, no, no.
No, mate.
I can come round and pick it up myself.
What time's good for you? We will see you then.
Yeah.
Bye.
Am I hearing what I think I'm hearing? Are we talking 'yes'? He has got a deposit cheque and a signed contract.
We can exchange this afternoon.
Yes! Yes! Sorry.
No, mate! You go for it! You said you could do it and you did it! Moving one house to sell another in five days! That is an awesome effort.
I think I was lucky.
Hey, I know luck.
And I know real estate smarts.
And that, my friend, was definitely not luck.
You massaged that deal like a seasoned pro.
It's my job.
Above and beyond, I'd say.
I owe you a drink.
Actually, I reckon two properties, I owe you dinner as well.
What are you doing tomorrow night? Nothing.
The wife's got her belly-dancing class so I'm off the leash.
They do $10 steaks down at the Bridgeview.
Complimentary glass of wine.
Deal or no deal? Deal.
NATHAN: It felt like my life was back on track.
I was going places.
But exactly which places was suddenly hard to predict.
Oh, yeah! Who is the man?! Ooh! Well! Looks like that'd be you, mate.
You look chuffed.
I don't wanna oversell my son's talents, but I'm sensing a big real estate coup? Yeah, I guess you could say that.
Yeah.
Oh, darling! Congratulations.
Yeah! Thank you.
Ooh! Good on you, mate.
Thank you too! So your boss must be thrilled.
I think 'seriously impressed' would be a massive understatement.
When you say 'coup', what are we talking? Well, I don't think that Donald Trump is exactly gonna be running scared of me just yet, but I sold a few houses.
And pulled off the deal in record time.
I'd be nothing without my fan club! Good on you, Nathan.
There's some coldies in the fridge.
Grab yourself a seat.
And prepare for the highlights of Steve's latest tour.
The 'Greaties from the '80s', edited to protect the guilty.
Mate, you should've been there.
I had a better offer.
Oh, did you, now'? What are you doing tomorrow night? Gee.
Watching my toenails grow.
And I'm extracting the wax from my ears.
Eugh! So you're free, then? OK, here's the deal - I'm gonna throw a bit of a party to kick-off my new publishing division.
And we're invited? That's what I'm saying! You're all invited.
I've invited the whole tribe! Awesome.
Great.
It's good to see you.
Good to see you too, mate.
And about inviting us to this bash tomorrow, you don't have to.
You're kidding? I want to.
You're family.
Anyway, you know what? You'll be helping me out too.
Just mix it up a bit.
Not sure Jules will.
She will if she can but don't count on it.
Since when has Jules been allergic to free alcohol? Oh, she's just been throwing up a little bit lately.
You know'? Pregnancy.
(LAUGHS) You still got it in ya! So it seems! Congratulations.
Nappy changes at my age.
Rock! Rock'n'roll! See you tomorrow night.
You will, you old dog! Yeah.
(HOWLS) (CHORAL MUSIC PLAYS LOUDLY) (WOMAN SCREAMS ON TV) How can you sleep through that'? (SWITCHES OFF TV) I could hear it halfway down the street.
What? That same music, over and over.
Have you had a sleeping pill'? Nah, mate, stuffed.
I've been working.
Hey, I have had the best day.
I had to do my first roster but it was a bit tricky because Amber wanted Wednesday night off and I only really had Jason to cover No, no, have you been listening to yourself? What? Look, mate, it's a roster.
Yeah, and I like doing it.
What have we become'? I mean, seriously? I mean, I have to be up at 4am to go to the flower markets.
Yeah, that's cool.
No, Benno, it's not cool.
This is not the way it's meant to be.
I mean, we're young, OK'? We're at our sexual prime.
And what are we doing with it? Nothing.
Absolutely nothing.
Aha! Well, I rang up and won those free preview passes to Feral tomorrow night! Is that really as good as life gets'? Hello! Free tickets! Mint choc-top ice-creams.
It doesn't get a whole lot better than that.
(DOOR SLAMS) Morning! (LAUGHS) Hope you didn't get dressed up on my account.
I could say the same to you.
I think you just did.
You don't think it matches my eyes? As if I would even notice if it Why am I even bothering? (HUFFS) What demented mind-altered state were you in when you hired that guy'? Jake? Is he here already? He's so badly in love with himself.
I probably would be too if I looked like that.
I cannot believe you are drooling over a bogan.
I wasn't drooling.
He's not a bogan.
He's a nice guy.
Maybe just a bit of drool but only on your behalf, darling.
He's a gorgeous-looking boy.
Oh! Mum, do not even go there.
You're a gorgeous-looking girl.
Jules! This is seriously sick-making! Please stop! I want as little to do with him as possible.
Dave, you ever heard that expression 'protesting too much'? RACHEL: I heard that! (LAUGHS) The job is to relaunch Rampant men's body spray.
So the client want to reposition the product for a new demographic.
Working guys, 18 to 30, not exactly sophisticated.
So we're talking bogan spray? Precisely.
(LAUGHS) We need a venue.
Any ideas? What about the joint my brother manages? There's always a bar full of boofheads on pool comp night.
We buy 'em a few drinks, sling 'em a few bucks, and they can tell us exactly what they think of Rampant.
What if the said demographic have trouble constructing words of more than one syllable? What if they're so disgustingly in love with their own boganesque ways that all they can do is fart and belch and ask me to show them my tits'? Works for me.
Suddenly I'm confused.
Are we in therapy or are we discussing the needs of our client? It's this guy that is working for my dad.
He is driving me up the wall! Perfect.
Invite him along.
No.
No way.
Why not? 'Cause he's a total bogan loser! So you'll ask him? No.
Only agency in our area to achieve sales in the past fortnight.
Not a bad result, Nathan.
That's what you pay me for.
In this market? You know what it's like out there.
Excuse me a second.
Yep.
Hey, Dad.
How's it going'? Oh! I meant to say something this morning.
No, no, no, Sam's at work and I can't make it either because I promised Tim that I'd have a drink with him tonight.
Yeah.
Sorry.
Well, have a great time, though, and say hi to Steve for me.
Alrighty.
I'll speak to you soon.
Okey-doke.
Bye.
Sorry about that.
Mate, if there's somewhere else you need to be tonight Oh, no.
It's nothing.
Doesn't sound like nothing if your old man's chasing you.
He used to play in a band.
This guy, Steve Wilson, he's holding some launch.
Not.
.
.
not Steve Wilson and the Front? Yes.
You're kidding! Steve Wilson and the Front?! Yeah.
Why? Mate! I was there.
I saw them support Sherbet one night.
Blew 'em off the stage.
They were hot.
They were very good.
Hmm.
Mate, we can have a drink any night of the week.
No No buts.
You're going.
Bring me back an autograph, hey? OK.
Thank you.
NATHAN: Tim's a nice guy, a decent, fair-minded all-round nice guy.
And I was happy, I really was.
Great boss, great job We're going to a party.
But suddenly the world of suburban real estate didn't seem such a cool place.
(LIVELY ROCK MUSIC PLAYS) Oh, wow, wow, this is a bit more exciting than my usual Tuesday date with a deep conditioner.
You can say that again.
STEVE: Dave! Aw! Hey, Jules.
Hey, you two! Hey, cool venue.
It's alright, eh? Come on in.
Come on in.
Make yourselves at home.
Glad you came? Oh, well, let's see I had to promise to do a week's worth of night shifts in return.
Oh! But this looks like it might ease the pain.
NATHAN: I had been to parties before.
OK, heaps of parties.
But this was Christmas presents on top of the wardrobe type.
Tantalising magic.
Hi, there.
Hi.
I'm Layla.
I'm Nathan.
Yeah, I know.
Dave Rafter's son, right? Yeah.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
The real estate agent? Sammy.
How did you know that'? Steve mentioned he caught up with you the other night.
He did? Oh, well, conversation must've been in short supply.
(LAUGHS) Is he always this modest? Give him a couple of minutes to warm up.
So, tell me, did the apple fall far from the tree'? I'm sorry? I mean, do you write or play an instrument? Oh, um MAN: Layla! David! Mwah! Hi.
How are ya'? How are you? I thought you were in New York.
No, I got back on the weekend.
Great party.
Thank you.
You know my secret.
Just keep the champagne flowing! Sorry.
David, this is Nathan Rafter.
G'day, mate.
Nice to meet you.
His father wrote Suburban Boy with Steve.
Very nice.
Welcome to the club.
Thanks.
And this is Sally.
Sammy.
Oh, I'm so sorry.
I'm terrible with names.
You are! Terrible.
Your last CD, I loved it, but you probably get that all the time! Thank you so much! Hey, listen, I'm gonna go see some mates.
See you soon, yeah? Lovely to see you.
Mwah! Take care.
He's a great guy.
(SAM MY SQUEAKS) He is.
But let's not talk about him.
Tell me a little bit more about you.
NATHAN: Suddenly I seemed to be the centre of all this attention.
And I truly did not know why.
(LOUD MUSIC PLAYS) I can't 'cause it might not be the one! (LAUGHS) Well, it's all a bit technical for me.
Sales projections, all of that.
Although I did try a useful comment about Kylie Minogue and hotpants but I don't think it was entirely relevant.
Oh, you stick with us, kiddo.
Amateurs have more fun.
I dunno, I think hotpants are extremely relevant when you're talking about marketing.
Not that I've given it too much thought, though.
Or anything.
Can you believe Kate Ceberano's here? Look, she's just she's smiling and lovely.
She's obviously like that in real life.
It's not an act.
I didn't think you were the star-struck kind.
When have I ever met any'? Steve.
Rock! (LAUGHS) Hey, um, who's Nathan talking to? Oh, that's Layla.
She works with Steve.
In the new division? Er, she is the new division.
Oh.
NATHAN: Surely there's a cap on the kind of royalty you can charge on sourced music - there has to be.
Yeah, sure, but when you're talking about high-rotation stuff, say the underscore for a TV show that's sold worldwide, then you're talking big bucks.
That isthat's massive.
Wow.
But what are you offering? What'syou know What? With the back catalogue? Yeah.
An emotion or a memory or a hook.
And the new stuff, it'sit's innovation.
Innovation! OK.
But what's your USP? Our unique selling point.
You know your stuff.
I'm very impressed.
OK.
Well, I'm interested.
I'm very interested.
Are you interested in music? Yeah, I like to listen to music.
You're not a crazy, obsessive music freak, though, are you? Good! No! Don't get me wrong.
I like to go see bands.
Sometimes.
But I think what I'm more interested in is, um is, you know, business models.
I like new technologies, new media.
I really like selling.
I like the chase.
Will you excuse me forjust a minute? Yeah, of course.
I'll be back.
I'm just saying there's some people here you have to meet.
Oh! Oh, my God! We were just talking about you! Really? I was saying you're obviously Oh, n Oh, sorry.
I'll shut up.
(LAUGHS) I'm Sammy and it's a pleasure to meet you.
G'day.
Hello.
Hi.
Hello.
Hi.
Hi, I'm Julie.
Hi, Julie.
(LAUGHS) Hey, Steve, we owe you big-time for this.
JULIE: Yes! We do! It's been fantastic.
You are gonna have to come to dinner sometime.
Oh, you should come too, Kate.
Thanks.
I've actuallyum I've prob You're busy.
Yeah.
Really busy.
Sorry! I'm so sorry! Really! But thank you so much.
I'll see you later.
OK, gorgeous.
See you later, guys.
Goodbye.
Was I gushing? Oh, just ajust a little bit.
Can't believe I did that.
Any food around this joint? This is gonna be so cool! Yeah, who says we don't have a life, eh? Mate, are we the only ones here over the age of 14'? I bet every single one is getting more action than both of us put together.
Maybe that's true but there's one thing we've got that they haven't.
What's that'? Free tickets.
Hey, come on, try and tell me you're not excited.
Hey? Special effects are supposed to be amazing.
I saw this clip on YouTube where the pig goes berserk in the salami factory.
What? I'm really looking forward to this film, alright? If I had to pick between that and you wetting yourself over a roster, I think I'd pick the angry pig any day of the week.
This is gonna be so cool! (BURPS) (LAUGHS) Actually, mate, I'm busting to go.
Do you reckon I've got time before the movie starts? I don't think that's a good idea.
Why not? Don't look now.
Man! What's she doing here? Horror movies, remember? She loves them.
Yeah, I didn't think.
She must've caught the radio too.
Who's the guy'? Is that a date? It's the doctor, remember'? Why would he wanna come to a movie like this? Because he wants to see it.
As if! Look at him.
He's got 'nature documentary' written all over his face.
He's just gonna be sitting there looking down his nose at everyone who's trying to enjoy themselves.
Maybe he wants to see it because she wants to.
I've really gotta go but I can't let her see me.
She'll think I'm some kind of stalker or Look, just stay low, alright? Stay low.
Don't let her see ya.
Shh! While you're out there, get me a choc-top.
(LOUD FUNKY MUSIC PLAYS) News flash.
The woman you were flirting with What? I wasn't flirting! Oh, sorry, the woman you were undressing with your eyes.
I was not! We were talking.
Well, Steve Wilson's new girlfriend.
I wasn't flirting.
Oh, well, if you weren't, then she sure as hell was.
She wasn't flirting with me.
Hey, do you think Steve's the jealous type'? You are being ridiculous.
Oh, I think he might be! Ooooh! Nathan.
Steve.
Dunno what you've been saying to Layla.
Ah, no, you see, that's the It was nothing.
We were just having a little chat and having a little joke.
Well, whatever it was, you should do it more often.
You made quite an impression.
Really? Yeah! Now, look, I know selling houses and selling music are two very different things No, you see, it doesn't matter what your product is.
It's all about marketing strategy and about getting the edge on your competitor that's And that concludes tonight's motivational speech, so thank you very much for listening.
Well, it doesn't have to.
I'd like to hear a little bit more about your recent sales, if you don't mind.
No, it's fine.
And if Sammy doesn't mind.
Would you excuse us'? Yeah.
Who's next? BOTH: Mint choc-top, thanks.
Ben! Hi.
You here for the killer pig too? Of course you are.
Gratuitous gore.
Should've known.
So are you here by yourself? No, no.
I'm with, er, Luke.
Wouldn't have thought it was his thing.
Not that I know the guy.
How are things with, you know, your Yeah, my ticker's fine.
Yeah, all good.
Yeah, I've just been working, basically, keeping myself busy.
Getting used to running the joint.
Oh, that's good.
That's great.
You? Same.
Yeah, yeah.
Last one, guys.
Who wants it? BOTH: You have it.
No You asked for it No, you have it! You asked for it first.
You have it.
It's your favourite.
No, really.
You always have one at movies.
It's tradition.
Thanks.
Enjoy.
Vanilla? French vanilla.
What, because ice-cream comes with an accent'? They were out of mint, OK'? Take it or leave it.
Didn't you want one? Nup.
Are you OK'? Yeah, I'm fine.
I gotta get out of here.
Mate, the movie just started.
Benno! NATHAN: Ben had thought it was all within his reach.
But how quickly things can turn to crap.
(ALL CHATTER AND LAUGH) How was it? Go on, tell pathetic little overworked Rachel all.
It was awesome.
It was totally awesome.
Rach, you wouldn't believe it.
Anyone who's anyone was there.
Even the Rafters! Guess who we met.
(LAUGHS) Listen to you! Just add champagne, instant name-dropper.
Dave Campbell and Kate Ceberano.
That is impressive.
Yeah, it was cool people, cool music, cool cocktails, cool food! Mmm.
Thank you.
Hey! Get your own! I licked that.
I'll make you another one.
Who wants a toastie'? Yes.
It was full-on.
It was freaking amazing.
You know, even as a kid, he loved the sparkly wrapping paper.
The shinier, the better.
I never would have guessed! It sounds like Steve made quite a little impression on our Nathan.
Oh, yeah, and Nathan made quite an impression on Steve's girlfriend.
What'? I-l did not.
(CHUCKLES) Do tell.
Up close and personal.
Tete-a-tete.
We were just talking.
Isn't that what parties are all about? Um, not when your wife's left clutching her champagne like a social reject, no.
And the two hours you spent getting cosy with 'David'? That's OK, that's It's up there.
Well, let's face it, once you've been to one fully catered, up-market, unforgettable industry bash you've been to them all, right? NATHAN: A door had opened for me.
RACHEL: Give me a small crumb.
And there was no going back.
Actually, sorry, Rachel, this was pretty damn special.
Rachel, I already told you - it's all sorted.
OK, I'm just checking.
The room is booked.
Great.
And the pool comp? ls happening.
And there'll be heaps of guys there in the age you're looking for.
By the way, I totally believe this is for work but there are many people out there You are as bad as Mum! It is market research.
It's my job! Whatever.
I get paid to talk to bogans.
That's just what I do.
(WOLF WHISTLES) (SCOFFS) You did not just do that.
Yep.
And here we go.
Pretend to be really offended.
Trust me, I don't have to pretend I just gave you a compliment.
Alright? You should be thanking me.
Oh.
Great.
Etiquette lessons.
From you.
Oh, that is just perfect.
(swans) Forget it.
Here is that sales history you wanted for Stanhope Street.
Nathan, I've been doing a little thinking.
It's the, er, squeaky sound between my ears.
Where do you see yourself the next few years? Uml don't know.
I haven't really thought about it.
Come on, pull the other one.
Bloke like you probably got a 5-year plan, 10-year plan! Oh, I think that I might have a next-half-hour plan.
Well, how does partner in an agency not unlike this sound? Partner? Junior partner in a couple of years.
And then, I don't know, Well, OK, er Yeah, I know you'll have to think about it.
Yeah.
For a nanosecond.
(LAUGHS) SAM: Knock knock.
Sammy.
Sammy, this is Tim.
Tim, this is my wife, Sammy.
Hi.
Ah! It's lovely to meet you.
Not as lovely as it is to meet you.
You forgot your phone.
You are a lifesaver.
I was just telling Nathan if he keeps up the good work, we could be talking partnership.
In a few years, yeah.
That's amazing! Congratulations! Thanks.
Look, Tim, I know I'm biased, but you will not regret this.
We've been looking for the right man for a number of years and I think we might have found him.
That's fantastic.
I am so proud.
Thanks.
NATHAN: And it should have been fantastic.
OK, well, I'm gonna head home.
So I will see you there and we can celebrate.
Done.
OK.
Bye, Tim.
Only things were about to get complicated.
(MOBILE PHONE RINGS) Hello.
Nathan Rafter.
Layla.
Hi.
Yeah, yeah.
It was nice to meet you too.
Yes Where and when? Yep.
OK.
Alright, I'll see you then.
OK, bye.
Tim, that was a potential client.
Just wants to talk about a property.
Yeah.
No, no.
Go, go.
Go get 'em, tiger.
So, er, you want to know why you're here? Well, um, I'm thinking that you're not interested in the 3-bedroom weatherboard cottage that I've just listed for sale.
That's what I'm thinking.
And I'm thinking you didn't know you were auditioning the other night.
I'm, umI'm looking for someone to work with me at Front.
Um, like I said to you the other night, it's a new division.
It's pretty much a start-up, so we need someone with energy, motivation, strong sales background, got to be pretty flexible in your thinking and not afraid of long hours.
From what I've seen and certainly from what Layla's seen we reckon you fit the bill.
You know nothing about the music business.
I can learn.
Well, what about job security? What about opportunity? What about your job with Tim'? What is this? Is this twenty questions? Tim gave you an opportunity.
Mmm.
At a suburban real estate agency.
And you're a real estate agent.
Sounds like a good fit to me.
They were talking partnership.
Since when? Since this morning.
But that's fantastic, isn't it? Maybe, for someone that was really into it.
Hang on, am I missing something here? Remember a couple of days ago how excited you were to close that deal? But think of all the deals that I can close if this business goes global.
Global? Mmm.
It's a start-up! No guarantees.
It might not even last six months! And it might go through the roof.
Huh? Steve and Layla know what they're doing.
They believe in me, OK'? They see something in me.
They hardly know you.
Sam, OK, this cannot be because of Layla.
Just because she accidentally forgot your name at a party As if it would have anything to do with that.
Nathan, you've caught us on the hop.
You've never even talked about wanting to work in the music industry before.
That's because it's never been an option before, Mum.
OK? I'm 22.
Yes, OK, it's a risk but isn't that what life's all about at my age? Well, justjust make sure it's what you really want, that's all.
And not just because you went to some party and met David Campbell.
That wasn't real.
OK, yes, it would be bad timing for Tim.
But I didn't ask for this, OK'? It just happened.
And isn't it how I deal with it that matters? I'll be honest and up-front with him.
I'll explain how it is.
Well, it seems like the decision's already been made.
So, basically, take a whiff and then allow the spray time to dry and (SNIFFS) .
.
savour.
I've rounded up a few more volunteers.
Great! What are you doing here? Apparently you need me to smell something or Look, I am here trying to work.
I don't need you stuffing this (SNIFFS) It's not bad.
Is there a problem? Have you got any free samples? So you're here for the testing? No.
No! He is not.
No.
Please just go.
Um (SNIFFS) .
.
whoa, whoa! Are you selling this as some kind of repellent? I mean, if so, I think you're onto a winner.
Look, OK, if you're not going to take this seriously, I think We were asked for an honest opinion.
I just gave it to you.
I'm sorry if it's not the answer you're looking for.
Um, Rachel, we're just about to break off into one-on-ones.
Maybe you'd like to start with Mr Barton.
Jake.
Jake.
Um, Jake, if you want to sit over there and, um, Rachel will be with you in a moment.
Great.
She's counting the seconds, I can tell.
Don't tell me this is the guy who's working with your dad.
Oh! And having him around is a bad thing? Yes, because he's a complete Bogan.
So you keep saying.
That's exactly why he's perfect.
Lie back and think of the client.
Oh, I can't get into this.
Well, what's wrong'? What's with Nathan? He's never had it so good.
He talked himself into a potential partnership, a future, a salary.
And now he's gonna chuck it all over.
For what? Well, he's always had big dreams.
I mean, maybe this is his chance.
He's always chased after things that he can't have, the things that are just slightly out of reach.
He doesn't know how long this thing with Steve's gonna last.
Steve doesn't know.
It's a punt, a stab in the dark.
Well, you were dazzled by the music world once.
Dazzled.
Exactly.
That's the word.
Caught in the headlights.
But I came to my senses.
You got me pregnant! Well, whatever.
Yeah.
Well, don't you regret it just a tiny bit? It's not job security.
Oh.
It's not a steady income.
Yeah, listen to you.
This is Nathan.
He's only 22.
And if he doesn't take this chance, then when? We have to let him make his own mistakes.
That is what I'm worried about.
I just don't want him to come a cropper again.
LAYLA: Thank you.
Layla, thank you for meeting me so late.
This isn't late.
You'll find that out soon enough.
When you come onboard'? Come on, is that a yes? No.
Not yet, actually.
Umthere's something I need to know.
L-I need to know (SIGHS) I need to know why me? I thought we'd explained all that to you.
Yeah, I Steve's not pulling any strings here? No! No'? No, it's more like the other way around.
Can I be honest with you? You know, Il know my strengths but I know my weaknesses and my background is in music but mainly the PR side of it.
You know, I've got the contacts, I can get us in the door but closing the deal, getting us across the line, that is your strength.
You're a highly motivated guy, Nathan.
You're a results guy with a great attitude and a sense of humour.
And I need someone like that.
And I just think we'd make a great team.
And we'd be in it together.
You know, it would be an adventure.
If that's what you're after, an adventure.
Would you recommend Rampant to a friend? Nah.
No.
If a friend gave you Rampant as a gift, what would be your response? They'd be an ex-friend.
If you're gonna treat this as a joke You asked me what I think.
I'm telling you.
Look Stop! Do you see'? Come on.
This is a waste of time.
Well, if that's how you feel, you can just leave.
You've already made up your mind.
You know exactly who's gonna buy this crap or you think you do.
Um, where do you buy your toiletries? But maybe you're wrong.
You know, maybe that's the thing about making up your mind too fast.
Do you buy them at a supermarket or at the department store? What makes you so much better than everyone'? I'm not.
Yeah, I know that.
I'm just not sure you've realised it yourself.
Of course.
Yeah, a woman who isn't falling at your feet.
I must be up myself.
That's the only possible explanation for And a tradie who plays football.
I've gotta be a bogan, don't I'? My dad is actually a tradie in case that escaped your attention.
I don't look down on people.
Oh, right! Unless they are hanging out of a ute window asking me to show them my tits.
Actually, that was Camel.
Well, you didn't try to stop him.
Well, you didn't have to flash! I mean, don't get me wrong.
I'm not complaining Eugh! I will call you a bogan because that is exactly what you are! A bogan! There we go! We have proof! Rampant brings out the lion in everyone.
Are we done? Can I have my 5O bucks? We might need to convene another group.
Either that or they can the product.
GEORGE: I thought they had canned the product.
Oh-ho-ho! Be careful with that stuff if you ever wanna breed.
It might lower the sperm count for all we know.
Hmm! Oh, you don't hate me, do you? Er, no, for using me as the evening's entertainment'? Why on earth would I hate you for that'? If it's any consolation, I think he likes you.
Lib, am I a snob? Hesitating so she doesn't have to answer truthfully.
I'm not! Oh Well, it's just that he's behaved like such a yobbo pig every time I've seen him.
Going back to my theory on how much he likes you.
Hey, where do you want me to put these, Lib? Um, just chuck them in my bag over there.
Thanks.
No problemo.
If that's the evening finished, I might head home.
Libby, are you OK'? Either I'm hallucinating or on George that stuff actually smells good.
(GAS PS) Did I just say that'? Yeah.
You did.
And if that's your attempt at being more open-minded No-one is more freaked out than me, Rachel.
Seriously.
Maybe it's his new haircut.
I'm feeling the need to run.
Very quickly.
(SIGHS) Do you want a lift? What - with you and your mate Camel? Camel's still drinking.
That's why they call him Camel.
Huh.
Well, that's stupid, then.
What is? His nickname.
Camels don't drink.
That's the thing about camels.
OK.
Look, don't be an idiot.
This time of night you could be waiting here for ages.
Just get in It's alright.
I'm fine, thank you.
If you think I'm driving off and leaving you here, I'm not.
Well, I'm just a stuck-up princess, aren't I, remember? So why would you care? Well, I don't.
I don't.
It's just, my mother would if she knew I drove off and left you, so Right, well, how about I promise not to tell her and you Rachel! Just get in the car.
For God's sake! Oh, sorry.
Shift that.
How hard was that, eh? So now it's an adventure? Mmm.
Yeah, what's wrong with that'? I thought we were supposed to be saving money.
I know the money's not great to start off It's only for six months! But it could be six years.
It could turn into 1O years.
I don't see what the objection is.
It's Layla.
It's Steve.
What about them? They are part of that world.
Right.
And what world is that'? The world that I thought we'd left behind - all just surface and image.
See, Sam, I know how to handle that world.
Those people.
(SCOFFS) You hardly even know them, Nathan.
That's my point.
Well, that was edifying.
No worries.
Thank you for the lift.
Anytime.
Goodnight, then.
Goodnight.
(STARTS E NG I N E) (DOOR OPENS) That was one of the strangest journeys of my life.
I'm sorry? OK, so Jake offers me a lift home.
Only the whole way, not one word.
Just total weird silence.
He is a freak.
I rest my case.
And, before you say anything, I repeat a hundred thousand times, âYou are wrong.
" (SEDUCTIVE SOUL MUSIC) SONG: I-I-I-I got something to say, man Oh, this is what a lover keeps thinking about Instead of fighting we could embrace Such little time to have so much fun in this world Before we eventually reach the end The end of the line Oh, yeah How about us? How about us? We need to think of ourselves as well How about us? How about us? Oh, yeah How about us? How about us Oh, oh Gotta give ourselves a chance How about us? Are you listening, people, to what I'm saying? Hey, look at the stars (CRASH!) No! (GASPS) (GROANS) No! Rachel? Bye, Dad! But, ah What's that saying? Early bird, worms.
Avoidance.
What? Definitely avoidance.
NATHAN: And, yes, while Rachel was simply avoiding her problem, I was facing mine head-on.
Tim? G'day, mate.
G'day.
Look, there's something I need to talk to you about.
I've been thinking about what you were saying, about the future, and about which direction I wanted to head Here we go.
The newjunior partner's gonna hit me for a pay rise, eh? No.
No pay rise, actually.
Things have changed and I'm afraid I won't be staying on.
What, just like that'? I've been made an offer.
What offer? To work with Steve Wilson.
Oh! I know you gave me a chance, Tim.
You gave me a second chance and I'll always be grateful for that.
Well, obviously not grateful enough, eh? I'm sorry Well, mate, I hope for your sake you don't end up sorry.
Look, I hope you can make a go of it.
Alright? I really do.
But I'm here to tell you jobs don't grow on trees.
It takes commitment to make a go of things.
Commitment.
Hard work.
Loyalty.
It's a tough world out there.
You're probably just a little bit young to realise that yet.
I am really sorry.
I honestly didn't go looking for this.
But you're taking it.
Yes, I am.
That's all I need to know.
Reaching out and taking what I wanted.
The right choice for me.
Why did it feel so bad? Melissa! Hi! How's things? Shouldn't you be taking it a bit easier? No, no.
It's all good.
I don't go too hard.
Do you want to come inside for a drink? No.
Ah, thanks.
Ahl just wanted to say that, ahI'm sorry.
You were right.
What you said about me making you jump through hoops, always wanting things my way and I'm sorry.
And? We had a great time together and I miss that.
Me too.
I miss everything about you.
No, Ben, it's We could take it slow, I promise.
One step at a time Stop.
Stop, please.
I'm with Luke now.
Then why are you here? Because I want to be friends.
I really care about you, Ben, and I don't want to lose you.
It's not good enough.
I'm sorry.
The way I feel about you, it'sit's all or nothing for me, and if I can't have you all of you then it's not gonna work.
I've got to go.
I think it's just because I spent so much time with him yesterday.
And, I mean, maybe it's just one of those dreams that mean something completely different.
I read this book once on interpreting dreams and it said that if you imagine someone ripping your clothes off what it really means is that you're desperate to get it on with them.
(SQUEAKS) How can this be happening to me?! How can I even think about liking him? Let's see.
For starters, he's hot.
And, secondly, did I mention he's hot? Ladies! Oh, hey, George.
Topper Upper, anyone? (SNORTS) Libby, another decaf skinny latte to really kick-start your day? Um (LAUGHS NERVOUSLY) .
.
very funny.
No, I'm fine, thank you.
Back momentarily.
You think you've got problems.
What? He's wearing Rampant again.
Libby, you can't be serious! Wait till I tell you about the dream I had last night.
DAVE: The domestic side of this business as recently as the commercial side so a lot of our work at the moment is smoke alarms and if they want back to base that's where the cost lies.
That's the ongoing service, not just the installation.
Oh, g'day! I'm having a catch-up with Jake here.
Want to join us'? Ah w-work.
Odd.
(SIGHS) Argh! (SIGHS) It didn't feel good.
Well, how did you think it would feel? I don't know.
You can't blame Tim for being disappointed.
Well, it's not like I planned on this happening.
And it's the right decision for me.
I know it is.
Just promise me one thing.
Sam, any backstage passes you want, they're yours, I promise.
Don't turn into someone like my father.
I've seen how he treats people.
Sam, I'm not Tony Westaway.
OK'? You've got to believe me.
Hey, you two, are you joining us? Yeah.
(SIGHS) There he is! Come here, you.
(LAUGHS) Ah, you're not going to regret this, I'm telling you now.
Best decision you ever made.
Welcome aboard.
Aye, aye, captain.
That's right.
Hang on a minute.
You guys are the crew.
I'm the captain.
Oh, right.
Here we go.
That's our Steve.
This is gonna be fantastic.
And now, to seal the deal, what else but some champagne? Oh, I'll get some glasses.
Hey, bubbly! Do music industry people ever do any work? Well, not if we can help it.
I'd keep an eye on this man, if I were you.
He is really going places.
Oh, you're not telling me anything I don't already know.
Thanks for giving him the job.
Oh, he made his own luck.
Layla thinks the sun shines out of him.
I hopeah What? Well, I hope it's not because of Because what? Well, you're not doing him any favours, are you? Dave, he landed the gig fair and square.
So, how are you feeling? Good.
A bit daunted, but good.
Oh, you'll be fine.
You've got nothing to worry about.
How did you get on with that other guy - Tim'? Tim.
Yeah, it was a bit tough.
Yeah.
Well, he'll get over it.
You know, in life sometimes you've just got to do what's right for you.
If other people get their noses out of joint, that's just collateral damage.
NATHAN: I wasn't listening.
OK, here we are! I'd made my choice.
My life was about to begin.
Right.
Let's charge our glasses.
OK.
To Nathan! LAYLA: To Nathan! Hey! Welcome aboard.
And just like that, finally I made it.
I reached out and grabbed that longed-for prize.
SONG: I stepped out of my My slumber Was it exactly what I'd wished for? Vl/lwatl wanted all along? I wonder Only time would tell.
STEVE: Good on you, mate.
But no, every Christmas was the same.
It was just too tempting.
There it was, the glittering prize, full of promise, just out of reach.
Don't even think about it.
(GRUNTS) Hey, guys, fingers crossed, if we get the DA through from the council we are done and dusted.
Double contract exchange, here we come! Does that mean I get my husband back? Yes, and until then, let's just think about the big fat commission cheque coming our way.
Think I could put a price on spending time with you? NATHAN: Rachel too had got more than she'd bargained for.
Five days ago, a guy she'd flashed in some kind of feminist statement inconveniently started working with Dad.
Ran out of coffee in the shed.
That's his way of saying he forgot to put it on the shopping list.
Um, Rachel, is that your toast burning'? Oh! Oh! Ow, ow, ow! Oh! I have to get to work.
Not really a morning person, is she? Apart from that, all I need is the Section 66W certificate.
No, no, no.
No, mate.
I can come round and pick it up myself.
What time's good for you? We will see you then.
Yeah.
Bye.
Am I hearing what I think I'm hearing? Are we talking 'yes'? He has got a deposit cheque and a signed contract.
We can exchange this afternoon.
Yes! Yes! Sorry.
No, mate! You go for it! You said you could do it and you did it! Moving one house to sell another in five days! That is an awesome effort.
I think I was lucky.
Hey, I know luck.
And I know real estate smarts.
And that, my friend, was definitely not luck.
You massaged that deal like a seasoned pro.
It's my job.
Above and beyond, I'd say.
I owe you a drink.
Actually, I reckon two properties, I owe you dinner as well.
What are you doing tomorrow night? Nothing.
The wife's got her belly-dancing class so I'm off the leash.
They do $10 steaks down at the Bridgeview.
Complimentary glass of wine.
Deal or no deal? Deal.
NATHAN: It felt like my life was back on track.
I was going places.
But exactly which places was suddenly hard to predict.
Oh, yeah! Who is the man?! Ooh! Well! Looks like that'd be you, mate.
You look chuffed.
I don't wanna oversell my son's talents, but I'm sensing a big real estate coup? Yeah, I guess you could say that.
Yeah.
Oh, darling! Congratulations.
Yeah! Thank you.
Ooh! Good on you, mate.
Thank you too! So your boss must be thrilled.
I think 'seriously impressed' would be a massive understatement.
When you say 'coup', what are we talking? Well, I don't think that Donald Trump is exactly gonna be running scared of me just yet, but I sold a few houses.
And pulled off the deal in record time.
I'd be nothing without my fan club! Good on you, Nathan.
There's some coldies in the fridge.
Grab yourself a seat.
And prepare for the highlights of Steve's latest tour.
The 'Greaties from the '80s', edited to protect the guilty.
Mate, you should've been there.
I had a better offer.
Oh, did you, now'? What are you doing tomorrow night? Gee.
Watching my toenails grow.
And I'm extracting the wax from my ears.
Eugh! So you're free, then? OK, here's the deal - I'm gonna throw a bit of a party to kick-off my new publishing division.
And we're invited? That's what I'm saying! You're all invited.
I've invited the whole tribe! Awesome.
Great.
It's good to see you.
Good to see you too, mate.
And about inviting us to this bash tomorrow, you don't have to.
You're kidding? I want to.
You're family.
Anyway, you know what? You'll be helping me out too.
Just mix it up a bit.
Not sure Jules will.
She will if she can but don't count on it.
Since when has Jules been allergic to free alcohol? Oh, she's just been throwing up a little bit lately.
You know'? Pregnancy.
(LAUGHS) You still got it in ya! So it seems! Congratulations.
Nappy changes at my age.
Rock! Rock'n'roll! See you tomorrow night.
You will, you old dog! Yeah.
(HOWLS) (CHORAL MUSIC PLAYS LOUDLY) (WOMAN SCREAMS ON TV) How can you sleep through that'? (SWITCHES OFF TV) I could hear it halfway down the street.
What? That same music, over and over.
Have you had a sleeping pill'? Nah, mate, stuffed.
I've been working.
Hey, I have had the best day.
I had to do my first roster but it was a bit tricky because Amber wanted Wednesday night off and I only really had Jason to cover No, no, have you been listening to yourself? What? Look, mate, it's a roster.
Yeah, and I like doing it.
What have we become'? I mean, seriously? I mean, I have to be up at 4am to go to the flower markets.
Yeah, that's cool.
No, Benno, it's not cool.
This is not the way it's meant to be.
I mean, we're young, OK'? We're at our sexual prime.
And what are we doing with it? Nothing.
Absolutely nothing.
Aha! Well, I rang up and won those free preview passes to Feral tomorrow night! Is that really as good as life gets'? Hello! Free tickets! Mint choc-top ice-creams.
It doesn't get a whole lot better than that.
(DOOR SLAMS) Morning! (LAUGHS) Hope you didn't get dressed up on my account.
I could say the same to you.
I think you just did.
You don't think it matches my eyes? As if I would even notice if it Why am I even bothering? (HUFFS) What demented mind-altered state were you in when you hired that guy'? Jake? Is he here already? He's so badly in love with himself.
I probably would be too if I looked like that.
I cannot believe you are drooling over a bogan.
I wasn't drooling.
He's not a bogan.
He's a nice guy.
Maybe just a bit of drool but only on your behalf, darling.
He's a gorgeous-looking boy.
Oh! Mum, do not even go there.
You're a gorgeous-looking girl.
Jules! This is seriously sick-making! Please stop! I want as little to do with him as possible.
Dave, you ever heard that expression 'protesting too much'? RACHEL: I heard that! (LAUGHS) The job is to relaunch Rampant men's body spray.
So the client want to reposition the product for a new demographic.
Working guys, 18 to 30, not exactly sophisticated.
So we're talking bogan spray? Precisely.
(LAUGHS) We need a venue.
Any ideas? What about the joint my brother manages? There's always a bar full of boofheads on pool comp night.
We buy 'em a few drinks, sling 'em a few bucks, and they can tell us exactly what they think of Rampant.
What if the said demographic have trouble constructing words of more than one syllable? What if they're so disgustingly in love with their own boganesque ways that all they can do is fart and belch and ask me to show them my tits'? Works for me.
Suddenly I'm confused.
Are we in therapy or are we discussing the needs of our client? It's this guy that is working for my dad.
He is driving me up the wall! Perfect.
Invite him along.
No.
No way.
Why not? 'Cause he's a total bogan loser! So you'll ask him? No.
Only agency in our area to achieve sales in the past fortnight.
Not a bad result, Nathan.
That's what you pay me for.
In this market? You know what it's like out there.
Excuse me a second.
Yep.
Hey, Dad.
How's it going'? Oh! I meant to say something this morning.
No, no, no, Sam's at work and I can't make it either because I promised Tim that I'd have a drink with him tonight.
Yeah.
Sorry.
Well, have a great time, though, and say hi to Steve for me.
Alrighty.
I'll speak to you soon.
Okey-doke.
Bye.
Sorry about that.
Mate, if there's somewhere else you need to be tonight Oh, no.
It's nothing.
Doesn't sound like nothing if your old man's chasing you.
He used to play in a band.
This guy, Steve Wilson, he's holding some launch.
Not.
.
.
not Steve Wilson and the Front? Yes.
You're kidding! Steve Wilson and the Front?! Yeah.
Why? Mate! I was there.
I saw them support Sherbet one night.
Blew 'em off the stage.
They were hot.
They were very good.
Hmm.
Mate, we can have a drink any night of the week.
No No buts.
You're going.
Bring me back an autograph, hey? OK.
Thank you.
NATHAN: Tim's a nice guy, a decent, fair-minded all-round nice guy.
And I was happy, I really was.
Great boss, great job We're going to a party.
But suddenly the world of suburban real estate didn't seem such a cool place.
(LIVELY ROCK MUSIC PLAYS) Oh, wow, wow, this is a bit more exciting than my usual Tuesday date with a deep conditioner.
You can say that again.
STEVE: Dave! Aw! Hey, Jules.
Hey, you two! Hey, cool venue.
It's alright, eh? Come on in.
Come on in.
Make yourselves at home.
Glad you came? Oh, well, let's see I had to promise to do a week's worth of night shifts in return.
Oh! But this looks like it might ease the pain.
NATHAN: I had been to parties before.
OK, heaps of parties.
But this was Christmas presents on top of the wardrobe type.
Tantalising magic.
Hi, there.
Hi.
I'm Layla.
I'm Nathan.
Yeah, I know.
Dave Rafter's son, right? Yeah.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
The real estate agent? Sammy.
How did you know that'? Steve mentioned he caught up with you the other night.
He did? Oh, well, conversation must've been in short supply.
(LAUGHS) Is he always this modest? Give him a couple of minutes to warm up.
So, tell me, did the apple fall far from the tree'? I'm sorry? I mean, do you write or play an instrument? Oh, um MAN: Layla! David! Mwah! Hi.
How are ya'? How are you? I thought you were in New York.
No, I got back on the weekend.
Great party.
Thank you.
You know my secret.
Just keep the champagne flowing! Sorry.
David, this is Nathan Rafter.
G'day, mate.
Nice to meet you.
His father wrote Suburban Boy with Steve.
Very nice.
Welcome to the club.
Thanks.
And this is Sally.
Sammy.
Oh, I'm so sorry.
I'm terrible with names.
You are! Terrible.
Your last CD, I loved it, but you probably get that all the time! Thank you so much! Hey, listen, I'm gonna go see some mates.
See you soon, yeah? Lovely to see you.
Mwah! Take care.
He's a great guy.
(SAM MY SQUEAKS) He is.
But let's not talk about him.
Tell me a little bit more about you.
NATHAN: Suddenly I seemed to be the centre of all this attention.
And I truly did not know why.
(LOUD MUSIC PLAYS) I can't 'cause it might not be the one! (LAUGHS) Well, it's all a bit technical for me.
Sales projections, all of that.
Although I did try a useful comment about Kylie Minogue and hotpants but I don't think it was entirely relevant.
Oh, you stick with us, kiddo.
Amateurs have more fun.
I dunno, I think hotpants are extremely relevant when you're talking about marketing.
Not that I've given it too much thought, though.
Or anything.
Can you believe Kate Ceberano's here? Look, she's just she's smiling and lovely.
She's obviously like that in real life.
It's not an act.
I didn't think you were the star-struck kind.
When have I ever met any'? Steve.
Rock! (LAUGHS) Hey, um, who's Nathan talking to? Oh, that's Layla.
She works with Steve.
In the new division? Er, she is the new division.
Oh.
NATHAN: Surely there's a cap on the kind of royalty you can charge on sourced music - there has to be.
Yeah, sure, but when you're talking about high-rotation stuff, say the underscore for a TV show that's sold worldwide, then you're talking big bucks.
That isthat's massive.
Wow.
But what are you offering? What'syou know What? With the back catalogue? Yeah.
An emotion or a memory or a hook.
And the new stuff, it'sit's innovation.
Innovation! OK.
But what's your USP? Our unique selling point.
You know your stuff.
I'm very impressed.
OK.
Well, I'm interested.
I'm very interested.
Are you interested in music? Yeah, I like to listen to music.
You're not a crazy, obsessive music freak, though, are you? Good! No! Don't get me wrong.
I like to go see bands.
Sometimes.
But I think what I'm more interested in is, um is, you know, business models.
I like new technologies, new media.
I really like selling.
I like the chase.
Will you excuse me forjust a minute? Yeah, of course.
I'll be back.
I'm just saying there's some people here you have to meet.
Oh! Oh, my God! We were just talking about you! Really? I was saying you're obviously Oh, n Oh, sorry.
I'll shut up.
(LAUGHS) I'm Sammy and it's a pleasure to meet you.
G'day.
Hello.
Hi.
Hello.
Hi.
Hi, I'm Julie.
Hi, Julie.
(LAUGHS) Hey, Steve, we owe you big-time for this.
JULIE: Yes! We do! It's been fantastic.
You are gonna have to come to dinner sometime.
Oh, you should come too, Kate.
Thanks.
I've actuallyum I've prob You're busy.
Yeah.
Really busy.
Sorry! I'm so sorry! Really! But thank you so much.
I'll see you later.
OK, gorgeous.
See you later, guys.
Goodbye.
Was I gushing? Oh, just ajust a little bit.
Can't believe I did that.
Any food around this joint? This is gonna be so cool! Yeah, who says we don't have a life, eh? Mate, are we the only ones here over the age of 14'? I bet every single one is getting more action than both of us put together.
Maybe that's true but there's one thing we've got that they haven't.
What's that'? Free tickets.
Hey, come on, try and tell me you're not excited.
Hey? Special effects are supposed to be amazing.
I saw this clip on YouTube where the pig goes berserk in the salami factory.
What? I'm really looking forward to this film, alright? If I had to pick between that and you wetting yourself over a roster, I think I'd pick the angry pig any day of the week.
This is gonna be so cool! (BURPS) (LAUGHS) Actually, mate, I'm busting to go.
Do you reckon I've got time before the movie starts? I don't think that's a good idea.
Why not? Don't look now.
Man! What's she doing here? Horror movies, remember? She loves them.
Yeah, I didn't think.
She must've caught the radio too.
Who's the guy'? Is that a date? It's the doctor, remember'? Why would he wanna come to a movie like this? Because he wants to see it.
As if! Look at him.
He's got 'nature documentary' written all over his face.
He's just gonna be sitting there looking down his nose at everyone who's trying to enjoy themselves.
Maybe he wants to see it because she wants to.
I've really gotta go but I can't let her see me.
She'll think I'm some kind of stalker or Look, just stay low, alright? Stay low.
Don't let her see ya.
Shh! While you're out there, get me a choc-top.
(LOUD FUNKY MUSIC PLAYS) News flash.
The woman you were flirting with What? I wasn't flirting! Oh, sorry, the woman you were undressing with your eyes.
I was not! We were talking.
Well, Steve Wilson's new girlfriend.
I wasn't flirting.
Oh, well, if you weren't, then she sure as hell was.
She wasn't flirting with me.
Hey, do you think Steve's the jealous type'? You are being ridiculous.
Oh, I think he might be! Ooooh! Nathan.
Steve.
Dunno what you've been saying to Layla.
Ah, no, you see, that's the It was nothing.
We were just having a little chat and having a little joke.
Well, whatever it was, you should do it more often.
You made quite an impression.
Really? Yeah! Now, look, I know selling houses and selling music are two very different things No, you see, it doesn't matter what your product is.
It's all about marketing strategy and about getting the edge on your competitor that's And that concludes tonight's motivational speech, so thank you very much for listening.
Well, it doesn't have to.
I'd like to hear a little bit more about your recent sales, if you don't mind.
No, it's fine.
And if Sammy doesn't mind.
Would you excuse us'? Yeah.
Who's next? BOTH: Mint choc-top, thanks.
Ben! Hi.
You here for the killer pig too? Of course you are.
Gratuitous gore.
Should've known.
So are you here by yourself? No, no.
I'm with, er, Luke.
Wouldn't have thought it was his thing.
Not that I know the guy.
How are things with, you know, your Yeah, my ticker's fine.
Yeah, all good.
Yeah, I've just been working, basically, keeping myself busy.
Getting used to running the joint.
Oh, that's good.
That's great.
You? Same.
Yeah, yeah.
Last one, guys.
Who wants it? BOTH: You have it.
No You asked for it No, you have it! You asked for it first.
You have it.
It's your favourite.
No, really.
You always have one at movies.
It's tradition.
Thanks.
Enjoy.
Vanilla? French vanilla.
What, because ice-cream comes with an accent'? They were out of mint, OK'? Take it or leave it.
Didn't you want one? Nup.
Are you OK'? Yeah, I'm fine.
I gotta get out of here.
Mate, the movie just started.
Benno! NATHAN: Ben had thought it was all within his reach.
But how quickly things can turn to crap.
(ALL CHATTER AND LAUGH) How was it? Go on, tell pathetic little overworked Rachel all.
It was awesome.
It was totally awesome.
Rach, you wouldn't believe it.
Anyone who's anyone was there.
Even the Rafters! Guess who we met.
(LAUGHS) Listen to you! Just add champagne, instant name-dropper.
Dave Campbell and Kate Ceberano.
That is impressive.
Yeah, it was cool people, cool music, cool cocktails, cool food! Mmm.
Thank you.
Hey! Get your own! I licked that.
I'll make you another one.
Who wants a toastie'? Yes.
It was full-on.
It was freaking amazing.
You know, even as a kid, he loved the sparkly wrapping paper.
The shinier, the better.
I never would have guessed! It sounds like Steve made quite a little impression on our Nathan.
Oh, yeah, and Nathan made quite an impression on Steve's girlfriend.
What'? I-l did not.
(CHUCKLES) Do tell.
Up close and personal.
Tete-a-tete.
We were just talking.
Isn't that what parties are all about? Um, not when your wife's left clutching her champagne like a social reject, no.
And the two hours you spent getting cosy with 'David'? That's OK, that's It's up there.
Well, let's face it, once you've been to one fully catered, up-market, unforgettable industry bash you've been to them all, right? NATHAN: A door had opened for me.
RACHEL: Give me a small crumb.
And there was no going back.
Actually, sorry, Rachel, this was pretty damn special.
Rachel, I already told you - it's all sorted.
OK, I'm just checking.
The room is booked.
Great.
And the pool comp? ls happening.
And there'll be heaps of guys there in the age you're looking for.
By the way, I totally believe this is for work but there are many people out there You are as bad as Mum! It is market research.
It's my job! Whatever.
I get paid to talk to bogans.
That's just what I do.
(WOLF WHISTLES) (SCOFFS) You did not just do that.
Yep.
And here we go.
Pretend to be really offended.
Trust me, I don't have to pretend I just gave you a compliment.
Alright? You should be thanking me.
Oh.
Great.
Etiquette lessons.
From you.
Oh, that is just perfect.
(swans) Forget it.
Here is that sales history you wanted for Stanhope Street.
Nathan, I've been doing a little thinking.
It's the, er, squeaky sound between my ears.
Where do you see yourself the next few years? Uml don't know.
I haven't really thought about it.
Come on, pull the other one.
Bloke like you probably got a 5-year plan, 10-year plan! Oh, I think that I might have a next-half-hour plan.
Well, how does partner in an agency not unlike this sound? Partner? Junior partner in a couple of years.
And then, I don't know, Well, OK, er Yeah, I know you'll have to think about it.
Yeah.
For a nanosecond.
(LAUGHS) SAM: Knock knock.
Sammy.
Sammy, this is Tim.
Tim, this is my wife, Sammy.
Hi.
Ah! It's lovely to meet you.
Not as lovely as it is to meet you.
You forgot your phone.
You are a lifesaver.
I was just telling Nathan if he keeps up the good work, we could be talking partnership.
In a few years, yeah.
That's amazing! Congratulations! Thanks.
Look, Tim, I know I'm biased, but you will not regret this.
We've been looking for the right man for a number of years and I think we might have found him.
That's fantastic.
I am so proud.
Thanks.
NATHAN: And it should have been fantastic.
OK, well, I'm gonna head home.
So I will see you there and we can celebrate.
Done.
OK.
Bye, Tim.
Only things were about to get complicated.
(MOBILE PHONE RINGS) Hello.
Nathan Rafter.
Layla.
Hi.
Yeah, yeah.
It was nice to meet you too.
Yes Where and when? Yep.
OK.
Alright, I'll see you then.
OK, bye.
Tim, that was a potential client.
Just wants to talk about a property.
Yeah.
No, no.
Go, go.
Go get 'em, tiger.
So, er, you want to know why you're here? Well, um, I'm thinking that you're not interested in the 3-bedroom weatherboard cottage that I've just listed for sale.
That's what I'm thinking.
And I'm thinking you didn't know you were auditioning the other night.
I'm, umI'm looking for someone to work with me at Front.
Um, like I said to you the other night, it's a new division.
It's pretty much a start-up, so we need someone with energy, motivation, strong sales background, got to be pretty flexible in your thinking and not afraid of long hours.
From what I've seen and certainly from what Layla's seen we reckon you fit the bill.
You know nothing about the music business.
I can learn.
Well, what about job security? What about opportunity? What about your job with Tim'? What is this? Is this twenty questions? Tim gave you an opportunity.
Mmm.
At a suburban real estate agency.
And you're a real estate agent.
Sounds like a good fit to me.
They were talking partnership.
Since when? Since this morning.
But that's fantastic, isn't it? Maybe, for someone that was really into it.
Hang on, am I missing something here? Remember a couple of days ago how excited you were to close that deal? But think of all the deals that I can close if this business goes global.
Global? Mmm.
It's a start-up! No guarantees.
It might not even last six months! And it might go through the roof.
Huh? Steve and Layla know what they're doing.
They believe in me, OK'? They see something in me.
They hardly know you.
Sam, OK, this cannot be because of Layla.
Just because she accidentally forgot your name at a party As if it would have anything to do with that.
Nathan, you've caught us on the hop.
You've never even talked about wanting to work in the music industry before.
That's because it's never been an option before, Mum.
OK? I'm 22.
Yes, OK, it's a risk but isn't that what life's all about at my age? Well, justjust make sure it's what you really want, that's all.
And not just because you went to some party and met David Campbell.
That wasn't real.
OK, yes, it would be bad timing for Tim.
But I didn't ask for this, OK'? It just happened.
And isn't it how I deal with it that matters? I'll be honest and up-front with him.
I'll explain how it is.
Well, it seems like the decision's already been made.
So, basically, take a whiff and then allow the spray time to dry and (SNIFFS) .
.
savour.
I've rounded up a few more volunteers.
Great! What are you doing here? Apparently you need me to smell something or Look, I am here trying to work.
I don't need you stuffing this (SNIFFS) It's not bad.
Is there a problem? Have you got any free samples? So you're here for the testing? No.
No! He is not.
No.
Please just go.
Um (SNIFFS) .
.
whoa, whoa! Are you selling this as some kind of repellent? I mean, if so, I think you're onto a winner.
Look, OK, if you're not going to take this seriously, I think We were asked for an honest opinion.
I just gave it to you.
I'm sorry if it's not the answer you're looking for.
Um, Rachel, we're just about to break off into one-on-ones.
Maybe you'd like to start with Mr Barton.
Jake.
Jake.
Um, Jake, if you want to sit over there and, um, Rachel will be with you in a moment.
Great.
She's counting the seconds, I can tell.
Don't tell me this is the guy who's working with your dad.
Oh! And having him around is a bad thing? Yes, because he's a complete Bogan.
So you keep saying.
That's exactly why he's perfect.
Lie back and think of the client.
Oh, I can't get into this.
Well, what's wrong'? What's with Nathan? He's never had it so good.
He talked himself into a potential partnership, a future, a salary.
And now he's gonna chuck it all over.
For what? Well, he's always had big dreams.
I mean, maybe this is his chance.
He's always chased after things that he can't have, the things that are just slightly out of reach.
He doesn't know how long this thing with Steve's gonna last.
Steve doesn't know.
It's a punt, a stab in the dark.
Well, you were dazzled by the music world once.
Dazzled.
Exactly.
That's the word.
Caught in the headlights.
But I came to my senses.
You got me pregnant! Well, whatever.
Yeah.
Well, don't you regret it just a tiny bit? It's not job security.
Oh.
It's not a steady income.
Yeah, listen to you.
This is Nathan.
He's only 22.
And if he doesn't take this chance, then when? We have to let him make his own mistakes.
That is what I'm worried about.
I just don't want him to come a cropper again.
LAYLA: Thank you.
Layla, thank you for meeting me so late.
This isn't late.
You'll find that out soon enough.
When you come onboard'? Come on, is that a yes? No.
Not yet, actually.
Umthere's something I need to know.
L-I need to know (SIGHS) I need to know why me? I thought we'd explained all that to you.
Yeah, I Steve's not pulling any strings here? No! No'? No, it's more like the other way around.
Can I be honest with you? You know, Il know my strengths but I know my weaknesses and my background is in music but mainly the PR side of it.
You know, I've got the contacts, I can get us in the door but closing the deal, getting us across the line, that is your strength.
You're a highly motivated guy, Nathan.
You're a results guy with a great attitude and a sense of humour.
And I need someone like that.
And I just think we'd make a great team.
And we'd be in it together.
You know, it would be an adventure.
If that's what you're after, an adventure.
Would you recommend Rampant to a friend? Nah.
No.
If a friend gave you Rampant as a gift, what would be your response? They'd be an ex-friend.
If you're gonna treat this as a joke You asked me what I think.
I'm telling you.
Look Stop! Do you see'? Come on.
This is a waste of time.
Well, if that's how you feel, you can just leave.
You've already made up your mind.
You know exactly who's gonna buy this crap or you think you do.
Um, where do you buy your toiletries? But maybe you're wrong.
You know, maybe that's the thing about making up your mind too fast.
Do you buy them at a supermarket or at the department store? What makes you so much better than everyone'? I'm not.
Yeah, I know that.
I'm just not sure you've realised it yourself.
Of course.
Yeah, a woman who isn't falling at your feet.
I must be up myself.
That's the only possible explanation for And a tradie who plays football.
I've gotta be a bogan, don't I'? My dad is actually a tradie in case that escaped your attention.
I don't look down on people.
Oh, right! Unless they are hanging out of a ute window asking me to show them my tits.
Actually, that was Camel.
Well, you didn't try to stop him.
Well, you didn't have to flash! I mean, don't get me wrong.
I'm not complaining Eugh! I will call you a bogan because that is exactly what you are! A bogan! There we go! We have proof! Rampant brings out the lion in everyone.
Are we done? Can I have my 5O bucks? We might need to convene another group.
Either that or they can the product.
GEORGE: I thought they had canned the product.
Oh-ho-ho! Be careful with that stuff if you ever wanna breed.
It might lower the sperm count for all we know.
Hmm! Oh, you don't hate me, do you? Er, no, for using me as the evening's entertainment'? Why on earth would I hate you for that'? If it's any consolation, I think he likes you.
Lib, am I a snob? Hesitating so she doesn't have to answer truthfully.
I'm not! Oh Well, it's just that he's behaved like such a yobbo pig every time I've seen him.
Going back to my theory on how much he likes you.
Hey, where do you want me to put these, Lib? Um, just chuck them in my bag over there.
Thanks.
No problemo.
If that's the evening finished, I might head home.
Libby, are you OK'? Either I'm hallucinating or on George that stuff actually smells good.
(GAS PS) Did I just say that'? Yeah.
You did.
And if that's your attempt at being more open-minded No-one is more freaked out than me, Rachel.
Seriously.
Maybe it's his new haircut.
I'm feeling the need to run.
Very quickly.
(SIGHS) Do you want a lift? What - with you and your mate Camel? Camel's still drinking.
That's why they call him Camel.
Huh.
Well, that's stupid, then.
What is? His nickname.
Camels don't drink.
That's the thing about camels.
OK.
Look, don't be an idiot.
This time of night you could be waiting here for ages.
Just get in It's alright.
I'm fine, thank you.
If you think I'm driving off and leaving you here, I'm not.
Well, I'm just a stuck-up princess, aren't I, remember? So why would you care? Well, I don't.
I don't.
It's just, my mother would if she knew I drove off and left you, so Right, well, how about I promise not to tell her and you Rachel! Just get in the car.
For God's sake! Oh, sorry.
Shift that.
How hard was that, eh? So now it's an adventure? Mmm.
Yeah, what's wrong with that'? I thought we were supposed to be saving money.
I know the money's not great to start off It's only for six months! But it could be six years.
It could turn into 1O years.
I don't see what the objection is.
It's Layla.
It's Steve.
What about them? They are part of that world.
Right.
And what world is that'? The world that I thought we'd left behind - all just surface and image.
See, Sam, I know how to handle that world.
Those people.
(SCOFFS) You hardly even know them, Nathan.
That's my point.
Well, that was edifying.
No worries.
Thank you for the lift.
Anytime.
Goodnight, then.
Goodnight.
(STARTS E NG I N E) (DOOR OPENS) That was one of the strangest journeys of my life.
I'm sorry? OK, so Jake offers me a lift home.
Only the whole way, not one word.
Just total weird silence.
He is a freak.
I rest my case.
And, before you say anything, I repeat a hundred thousand times, âYou are wrong.
" (SEDUCTIVE SOUL MUSIC) SONG: I-I-I-I got something to say, man Oh, this is what a lover keeps thinking about Instead of fighting we could embrace Such little time to have so much fun in this world Before we eventually reach the end The end of the line Oh, yeah How about us? How about us? We need to think of ourselves as well How about us? How about us? Oh, yeah How about us? How about us Oh, oh Gotta give ourselves a chance How about us? Are you listening, people, to what I'm saying? Hey, look at the stars (CRASH!) No! (GASPS) (GROANS) No! Rachel? Bye, Dad! But, ah What's that saying? Early bird, worms.
Avoidance.
What? Definitely avoidance.
NATHAN: And, yes, while Rachel was simply avoiding her problem, I was facing mine head-on.
Tim? G'day, mate.
G'day.
Look, there's something I need to talk to you about.
I've been thinking about what you were saying, about the future, and about which direction I wanted to head Here we go.
The newjunior partner's gonna hit me for a pay rise, eh? No.
No pay rise, actually.
Things have changed and I'm afraid I won't be staying on.
What, just like that'? I've been made an offer.
What offer? To work with Steve Wilson.
Oh! I know you gave me a chance, Tim.
You gave me a second chance and I'll always be grateful for that.
Well, obviously not grateful enough, eh? I'm sorry Well, mate, I hope for your sake you don't end up sorry.
Look, I hope you can make a go of it.
Alright? I really do.
But I'm here to tell you jobs don't grow on trees.
It takes commitment to make a go of things.
Commitment.
Hard work.
Loyalty.
It's a tough world out there.
You're probably just a little bit young to realise that yet.
I am really sorry.
I honestly didn't go looking for this.
But you're taking it.
Yes, I am.
That's all I need to know.
Reaching out and taking what I wanted.
The right choice for me.
Why did it feel so bad? Melissa! Hi! How's things? Shouldn't you be taking it a bit easier? No, no.
It's all good.
I don't go too hard.
Do you want to come inside for a drink? No.
Ah, thanks.
Ahl just wanted to say that, ahI'm sorry.
You were right.
What you said about me making you jump through hoops, always wanting things my way and I'm sorry.
And? We had a great time together and I miss that.
Me too.
I miss everything about you.
No, Ben, it's We could take it slow, I promise.
One step at a time Stop.
Stop, please.
I'm with Luke now.
Then why are you here? Because I want to be friends.
I really care about you, Ben, and I don't want to lose you.
It's not good enough.
I'm sorry.
The way I feel about you, it'sit's all or nothing for me, and if I can't have you all of you then it's not gonna work.
I've got to go.
I think it's just because I spent so much time with him yesterday.
And, I mean, maybe it's just one of those dreams that mean something completely different.
I read this book once on interpreting dreams and it said that if you imagine someone ripping your clothes off what it really means is that you're desperate to get it on with them.
(SQUEAKS) How can this be happening to me?! How can I even think about liking him? Let's see.
For starters, he's hot.
And, secondly, did I mention he's hot? Ladies! Oh, hey, George.
Topper Upper, anyone? (SNORTS) Libby, another decaf skinny latte to really kick-start your day? Um (LAUGHS NERVOUSLY) .
.
very funny.
No, I'm fine, thank you.
Back momentarily.
You think you've got problems.
What? He's wearing Rampant again.
Libby, you can't be serious! Wait till I tell you about the dream I had last night.
DAVE: The domestic side of this business as recently as the commercial side so a lot of our work at the moment is smoke alarms and if they want back to base that's where the cost lies.
That's the ongoing service, not just the installation.
Oh, g'day! I'm having a catch-up with Jake here.
Want to join us'? Ah w-work.
Odd.
(SIGHS) Argh! (SIGHS) It didn't feel good.
Well, how did you think it would feel? I don't know.
You can't blame Tim for being disappointed.
Well, it's not like I planned on this happening.
And it's the right decision for me.
I know it is.
Just promise me one thing.
Sam, any backstage passes you want, they're yours, I promise.
Don't turn into someone like my father.
I've seen how he treats people.
Sam, I'm not Tony Westaway.
OK'? You've got to believe me.
Hey, you two, are you joining us? Yeah.
(SIGHS) There he is! Come here, you.
(LAUGHS) Ah, you're not going to regret this, I'm telling you now.
Best decision you ever made.
Welcome aboard.
Aye, aye, captain.
That's right.
Hang on a minute.
You guys are the crew.
I'm the captain.
Oh, right.
Here we go.
That's our Steve.
This is gonna be fantastic.
And now, to seal the deal, what else but some champagne? Oh, I'll get some glasses.
Hey, bubbly! Do music industry people ever do any work? Well, not if we can help it.
I'd keep an eye on this man, if I were you.
He is really going places.
Oh, you're not telling me anything I don't already know.
Thanks for giving him the job.
Oh, he made his own luck.
Layla thinks the sun shines out of him.
I hopeah What? Well, I hope it's not because of Because what? Well, you're not doing him any favours, are you? Dave, he landed the gig fair and square.
So, how are you feeling? Good.
A bit daunted, but good.
Oh, you'll be fine.
You've got nothing to worry about.
How did you get on with that other guy - Tim'? Tim.
Yeah, it was a bit tough.
Yeah.
Well, he'll get over it.
You know, in life sometimes you've just got to do what's right for you.
If other people get their noses out of joint, that's just collateral damage.
NATHAN: I wasn't listening.
OK, here we are! I'd made my choice.
My life was about to begin.
Right.
Let's charge our glasses.
OK.
To Nathan! LAYLA: To Nathan! Hey! Welcome aboard.
And just like that, finally I made it.
I reached out and grabbed that longed-for prize.
SONG: I stepped out of my My slumber Was it exactly what I'd wished for? Vl/lwatl wanted all along? I wonder Only time would tell.
STEVE: Good on you, mate.