Packed to the Rafters (2008) s02e07 Episode Script
Belonging
These two dared me to do it.
BEN: I remember that! JULIE: We would not just go out and leave you with anyone.
DAVE: She'd been looking after kids for years.
RACHEL: More like scarring them for life.
Hey, I actually liked her.
Do you know why'? Because she used to let me put hundreds and thousands on my ice-cream.
BEN: Yeah, because you were a big fat suck! Ah, no.
It's because I was well-behaved.
(BEN SCOFFS) RACHEL: Oh, yeah.
âHave to have my little shirts ironed and my little hair brushed" SAM MY: You'd think after two years with the Rafters, I'd feel like I belonged.
âAnd my nice little handwriting just perfect.
" (ALL LAUGH) At least he could write.
(ALL EXCLAIM) Yes! But families speak their own private language.
Baby of the family and that's why she spoiled you.
My parents BEN: Yeah, he was the baby.
And sometimes there's only one way to make yourself heard.
(LOU DLY) My parents left me with a babysitter for two weeks straight once.
They were in Tahiti and I was left at home, so I didn't get any ice-cream, either.
Yeah, my point exactly.
I didn't get any ice-cream.
RACHEL: Mrs Schmidt was a monster.
BEN: She ate babies! JULIE: Oh, she did not! BEN: Mum, she was dribbling toddler! So this, umbabysitter of yours - is that the same one that Got busted for selling drugs? Yep.
That's her.
Right.
Why are you looking at me like that'? I'm No, I don't know.
It was kinda weird, how you just came out like Oh, I knew I'd made an idiot of myself.
No, no, you didn't.
You didn't.
It's justit's hard sometimes.
You guys have all got 20-something years of history that I'm not part of.
You're part of it now.
This hasn't got anything to do with me not being around much lately? No! Oh, no.
I wanna make a go of this job.
I know, which means long hours.
I get it.
You have been given this great opportunity and you should go for it.
This is your family too, OK'? You belong.
And everybody loves you, believe me.
Maybe not the way I do, because that would be disturbing, but they do.
OK? SAM MY: In here with Nathan, I could believe it.
Out there.
.
.
I was still always half a step behind.
Sam, can we pick up the pace? I'm wearing heels.
(SIGHS) JAKE: Morning, Rachel.
Hey, hold up a sec.
We're in a hurry.
I've got no time to chit-chat, sorry.
I'm talking to your brother.
Oh.
Oh.
Feel like a knob if you walked in like this.
Whoa! Thank; Paying you a lot of money at this gig? Gotta look the part.
And it was on sale.
Oh, how quickly the positions reverse.
What positions are they, Rachel? I wasn't talking to you.
Can we go? Hey, who's that'? Darling! I was going to call from the airport, but my phone died.
Mum! I wasn't expecting you for another week.
Oh, well, punish me for wanting to see my daughter.
Hello.
Hello, Nathan.
Mwah.
Hi, Trish.
Oh, you're travelling light, as per usual.
Oh, well, Europe was on sale.
No, no! We're just making one stop, then we're going to my hotel.
Well, your hotel.
You'll have to give me lots of complimentary facials.
Have we got time for coffee? Are you seriously going to make the driver wait'? It'll only be 1O minutes.
Then I can give you a lift.
I'm gonna go, but I'll see you guys later.
Leave you guys to it.
Bye.
Lovely shirt, Nathan.
SAM MY: The family I tragically did belong to had just crashed back into our lives.
Sorry.
We've only got instant left.
Oh, that's fine.
I've already had one at the airport.
I've been brought right back to earth.
Mum, just Oh, sorry.
I didn't mean for that to sound rude.
I've been spoiled by Italian cafes.
No, that's fine.
So how was your trip? You were in Tuscany, weren't you? We were meant to be.
My friend was celebrating her post-divorce settlement.
I think she's read that dreadful book one too many times.
Under the Tuscan Sun.
Oh, I read that! Itit was alright.
Well, I said, âLook, let'sjust mix it up for once.
âYou know, you're free, I'm free - let's do something a little crazy!" Really? So how was the 3-star hotel? We ended up down in Taormina, in Sicily.
Have you ever been? No.
God, the amount of time I've spent in that country, and I've never been further south than Positano.
I feel that way about Batemans Bay.
(SNIGGERS) It was glorious - the beaches, the food, the coffee Ah.
Good.
Well, it'sit's great to see you looking so well.
That's exactly how I feel.
I feel really good about what's in front of me.
Which is not a stack of bills, I hope.
I don't want to hold you up.
I better get going.
I was wondering if you're free for lunch on Sunday.
The whole family.
Uhyes.
What did you have in mind? Oh, nothing too fancy.
But it's my treat.
No arguments.
It's a celebration.
Of what? The future.
Whatever life chooses to bring our way.
SAM MY: Yep, Mum was back and not taking no for an answer.
So Sammy's mum's paying? TED: Apparently.
I thought they lost all their money.
Hey, I'm just the messenger.
I have no idea.
You know, I mightl might give this one a miss.
I'm not that much fun at the moment.
I've already tried that on your mother and she wouldn't have it.
I have to be there.
So do you.
Why don't you just ring her? Because she's gotta be the one who makes the effort.
Oh, pride's a fine thing.
It's not about pride, Grandad.
It's about both of us wanting the same thing.
Equals.
All or nothing.
(MOBILE PHONE RINGS) Take that.
Not from Melissa, I take it.
I should just get over it.
She obviously has.
Sometimes it's just not meant to be.
Part of being grown-up is knowing when to call it quits.
(MELLOW JAZZ PLAYS) Struth! Unbelievable.
Where do you reckon they're hiding the Batmobile? When we find Alfred, we'll ask him.
Nathan.
Uh, hi.
We're meeting up now.
Can you tell me how long you'll be'? Sure you can't tell'? That you're wearing control tops? That you look like a string of sausages? Oh! I do, don't I? No! No.
Used to always starve before wearing a dress.
Mum, would you relax? You look beautiful.
Not even starting to show yet.
Hi, there.
Nathan's running late.
You managed to change your shifts? SAMMY: Just.
So where's your mum been hiding all her cash'? Hello! Hi, everyone.
Hello, Trish.
Thanks for coming.
Our table's right down the end.
SAM MY: If there was anywhere Mum belonged, it was hosting lunch.
Gobsmackingly expensive lunch.
Hey! Oh.
That's your job, is it? Oh, no.
Not for me, thanks.
Oh, go on.
You must! Mum! Oh, dear.
I'm in trouble already.
Are you sure? It's a treat, it's a celebration.
Look, I'd love to, but I'm I'm pregnant.
Really?! Oh, God! No way! That's what we all said.
Oh, Julie, congratulations.
It just goes to show you never know what's round the corner.
And that is the joy of being alive.
So I say cheers! Here's to the new baby and just embracing whatever life brings.
Whoa, this steak costs more than a new set of tyres.
Oh, ignore the prices.
That's what credit cards are for.
Oh, no.
We can't expect you to pay for everything.
Nonsense! Choose whatever you like.
OK.
Who wants to share an entree? Mum, don't go too crazy.
Oh, don't worry about it.
It all goes on room service.
Your father will never know.
Are you sure about that'? Well, if you must know, I'm meeting him tomorrow.
The office called while I was in Italy.
Seems like we're finally going to sort out who gets what.
And if I'm not in the country, God knows what share Suki may grab.
You know, she wasn't there at the very beginning but you can bet your life she'll be there at the end.
Have you got a lawyer working on this? No, no.
I'm going to sit down with your father and tell him what's what.
Hey, how good does the lamb sound? Yeah, I'm thinking the lamb or the ocean trout.
What about the Wagyu? Wa-what? (MOBILE PHONE CHIMES) DAVE: It's steak.
Oh, this will be Nathan.
Oh, he's running late.
He said order entrees and he'll be here for mains.
Mmm.
Exactly how it started with me and your father.
Oh, lose the look.
I'm joking.
(JULIE GRUNTS) Julie? Yeah.
(GRUNTS) Are you OK'? (GROANS) Bloody thing! It's ridiculous! Do I want to know'? (GRUNTS LOUDLY) Control tops! Easy to get off, impossible to get back on.
It's like trying to shove a hippo into a sock.
Do you need a hand or'? No.
All sorted.
(GIGGLES) Thanks, love, but there are some things one should never have to do for one's mother-in-law.
I don't know what I was thinking.
More room for desert, I suppose.
Yeah.
Listen, are youyou alright? You looked a bit worried out there.
I've seen it all before, when Mum goes out of her way to convince you that everything's great.
I don't know.
I really hate it when she makes jokes about Nathan.
Her life is not my life.
Well, that's probably why she makes jokes.
Yeah.
Doesn't make it any easier though, does it? (MOBILE PHONE CHIMES) Want me to see who it is? It's probably Carbo.
It can wait.
Hey! Oh, hello! Sorry I'm late.
Yeah, your people were talking to their people It's OK.
You're here.
That's the main thing.
Sorry.
We're putting together a major deal at work, so Sit down.
We'll get you a drink.
Oh, and a top-up for me.
SAM MY: So glad you're here.
NATHAN: Everything's going OK'? Yes, as long as we keep the waiter from filling up Mum's glass.
I'll be right back.
First time I've ever seen you do a runner when there's free food involved.
Hey, I'm notI'm not bailing.
I just I know the text won't be from Mel, so I'm making myself not look at it.
I'm pathetic.
Ben There needs to be some kind of pill to make you stop feeling like this.
You know, just wipe out all the memories.
A wise person once said to me Nan? Of course.
She said the whole reason for going through the bad times is that you'll well and truly appreciate the good times when they come along.
And you know what? There's chocolate souffle on the menu.
That's gotta come down on the good side.
Yeah, maybe.
So I should really just check and make sure this isn't from work, right? I'll leave you to it.
I'll see you back in there.
No way! Oh, come on, Ben.
It's from Mel! The message is from Mel! I've been ignoring it the whole time, and it's from Mel! What's she say? I gotta go.
SAM MY: Ben had been lost without Melissa, half of a whole.
Now, maybe, she was back.
You were right.
You were always the one making the effort and I was just I don't ever want to be just friends with you.
So Can we start again? SAM MY: For now, they belonged together.
Thanks for being there.
Wow! That was a whole new definition to the word 'nightcap'.
Did you see the price on that last bottle'? Did you see it? I know the price of that place, Nathan.
Believe me.
At least she's going to pass out in style.
Are you OK'? She's starting to lose it.
She just had too much to drink.
She's borderline delusional, Nathan.
Spending money she doesn't have.
Ohmaybe I should've stayed with her tonight.
No.
She'll sleep it off.
She'll be fine.
You didn't hear her talking about this meeting with Dad tomorrow.
It's like she honestly believes he's going to give her this massive settlement.
He has been generous in the past.
Yeah, but this is now! That's what she's not getting.
There's no endless supply of money anymore.
Things have changed.
Ahh You know, the great thing about being pregnant is you can be really smug about other people's hangovers.
At least I can do up my zipper without the benefit of elastic undies.
Ooh, below the belt! Literally.
Well, you just wait till you're eating for two.
Have to look after your own little jellybean.
Yeah, that would make you my little jellybean's granny.
Yeah? Hey.
Morning.
You taking a sickie? Oh, more like a mental health day.
Not mine.
My mother's.
I think she'll need me on hand when she speaks to Dad.
If I've got a hangover, imagine how she feels.
Sorry.
No of fence.
None taken.
She did put it away last night, that's for sure.
Mmm.
Oh, can you thank her again for us'? That was an amazing meal.
Oh, yeah.
I will.
Or maybe I'll thank Dad, as he's the one that's bankrolling her.
God knows how.
One of her offshore accounts.
Probably Switzerland.
SAM MY: Yep, there it was again - that weird sense of not quite belonging.
Well, er Give our regards to Tony too.
Yeah, I will.
(HOARSELY) Right.
I've gotta go.
Are you coming with me, Nathan? No, I might stick around and have some brekkie.
OK.
See you later.
Bye, Sam.
Good luck.
SAM MY: Anyone with half a brain could see Jake and Rachel belonged together Morning.
"except maybe Rachel.
Not even a g'day? That's harsh.
I can't deal with this.
Not today.
So we're just going to ignore it? Is that how we're gonna deal with this? Did somebody say something? Very mature.
Rachel, come on.
Admit it.
We had a great time.
All those amazing games of noughts and crosses I'm as surprised by that as you are.
Who said I'm surprised? I'm walking away now.
OK.
Yep.
I'm ignoring you.
Fine.
See how good I am at ignoring you? Yep.
And just for the record, it will never happen again, OK'? It was temporary insanity.
That's all it was.
Is this you ignoring me? So I'm thinking there hasn't been a whole lot of shopping going on while I've been gone.
The cupboards are as bare as the kitty! Oh! Lucky I came back! Because you two would have died of malnutrition.
I've been dying of Mel-nutrition! Aw, I even missed your lame jokes.
Hey, Benno.
What's for brekkie? I don't believe it.
Surprise! You two Yes.
Yes! (CHUCKLES) (LAUGHS) Whoo! I take it that means you're happy to see me.
Are you kidding? Do you know what a wussy cry-baby he's been? Easy on the 'wussy'.
Want to know the best part? I'm gonna go shopping? How good is she? Tell you what, are we happy to see her? Absolutely.
Three people sharing the bills.
ALL: (WARBLE) Ninja! Never, ever leave us again.
Aw.
I don't intend to.
Aw! Oh.
Carbo, you just touched my breast.
Yeah, I know! Have you got your hand on my arse? Yep.
Do I have lipstick on my teeth'? No.
You're fine.
And I don't look like I've spent all morning getting ready? And, yes - I know I did.
(SIGHS) Oh, Mum.
Take a deep breath stick to your guns and you'll be fine.
If he wants a reconciliation, I'm not sure what I'm gonna say.
You don't think that's what today's about, do you? Oh, I dunno.
Wouldn't be the first time I brought this marriage back from the creek.
Mum, I dunno if this Oh, my God! I don't believe it.
Alison, Nerida.
So good to see you both.
It's been ages.
You're looking fabulous.
Thank you.
SAM MY: Once again, Mum was right back in her element.
Oh, obviously before I disappeared to Europe.
Maybe that fundraiser at the Pearlmans'.
You remember Sammy, of course.
Hi.
Hi.
We are so sorry to hear about all the unpleasantness.
Oh, it'll blow over.
Actually, I'm supposed to be meeting him.
Tony? Here? Yeah.
Are we early? They did say half past.
Yeah.
M rs Westaway? Yes.
Simon Radio.
Yes? I represent your husband.
Mr Westaway can't make the appointment.
I'm sorry.
He's travelling.
Travelling? Yes.
I'm his legal representative.
(LAUGHS) Could we move somewhere a little more private? By all means.
You sure this is the right place? Yes.
I wanna hear this, the little snake.
Mr Westaway is very concerned about your recent pattern of spending.
What's that have to do with you? It's her money.
Mr Westaway and the liquidators of his company holdings disagree with you.
There's unencumbered money there.
Tony and I talked about this.
By my calculations, you've already exceeded the agreed three-month allowance by somewhere in the region of $12,000.
May I have your credit cards, please? (GASPS) Do we really have to do this here? Those are my instructions.
I'm not standing for this! Legal action will be taken for the recovery of the excess if you don't surrender the cards now.
You would, of course, be liable for any court costs.
This is wrong.
This is bullying.
I didn't get us into this mess.
You do understand that, don't you? Mum All I want is what I'm owed.
I'm not walking away from Your husband is filing for bankruptcy.
(SCOFFS) Yes.
That's right.
Poor as a church mouse.
There's no money hidden anywhere.
Nothing ever went offshore.
Nothing ever went into someone else's name.
Your credit cards, please Mrs Westaway.
Mum, don't.
No.
I'm gonna need somewhere to live.
My client no longer sees that as his concern.
In fact, he asked me to express his disappointment that you didn't use the allowance to establish yourself.
Did he also ask you to humiliate my mother in public? In the interests of clarity I must inform you that your husband's estate is now frozen.
No further funds will be forthcoming.
You'll need to rely on your own sources of income.
There are no âsources of income Then you might like to seek some financial advice or, as your husband asked me to suggest, some career advice.
M um.
Miss Westaway.
Your father also asked me to assure you that the door is still open to any discussion about your own financial circumstances.
Oh! Thank God.
I'll say.
Do you know what a wuss he's been? So everyone's been saying.
Hey, hey, hey.
Enough.
Enough of the 'wuss', already.
I wasn't that bad.
(ALL SCOFF) Alright.
OK.
Alright.
Well, that's fantastic news for both of you.
Thank you.
They're getting married.
What? Bonnie said she heard wedding bells.
Hey.
What are you two talking about? Nothing.
Bonnie, the psychic bagel lady.
Do I even wanna know'? What? You'll know when it happens.
You don't wanna know.
Just ignore us.
Ooh! Sammy.
UmI'm sorry.
I just didn't know where else to go.
Trish, what's happened? There arethere are more bags in the car.
Oh, I'll get those.
I'll give you a hand with that.
Sorry, Trish.
I-I'm so sorry to have to impose on you like this.
No, no, no.
That's fine.
What's going on? Dad cut up all her credit cards and we had to check out of the hotel.
If Sammy hadn't put the bill on her card, they were calling the police.
Look, we're gonna call around her friends and find her a place.
We just need somewhere for her to stay tonight.
No! Of course.
That's fine.
Trish, Sammy's just getting some towels.
Lthought you might like to have a bath.
I know it's not the answer to everything but always makes me feel better when I'm feeling stressed.
I don't know what I'm going to do.
I don't have any money.
Can't even afford bus fare.
(LAUGHS MIRTHLESSLY) Just as well I hate the bus.
God, Julie.
Do you know how lucky you are? Bet you never thought you'd hear me say that, did you? Never in a million years.
(LAUGHS) Sammy's brought you to the right place, then.
Er, Mum, I don't think we need another night of champagne.
You don't have any if you don't want to.
It's the closest thing I can afford to therapy.
Rachel, you're having some.
Oh.
Er, OK.
I guess I am.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Mmm.
You know, I don't think I've ever filled out a deposit slip in my life at the bank you know, when you put money in.
Not that I'm gonna have to worry about that in the near future, but I was thinking about it.
Mmm.
My father always did it.
He took care of the banking for me, for my mother.
You know, we were women after all.
And then there was Tony.
Hmm.
He just did it.
He just took care of everything.
(LAUGHS) Ooh! Oh, I'm sorry.
No, no, no, Trish.
It's fine.
No, no.
I'll clean it up.
I'll do it, Trish.
(SHOUTS) Dave, I said I would do it! You see'? You see'? I'm useless! I can't do anything, not a thing! I mean, God help me if I ever have $20 to my name.
What would I do with it? How would I ever put it in the bank? It's a stupid little piece of paper! I don't even know what to write on it! (TRISH SOBS) Come on.
(SOBS) Mmm.
Missed this.
Doner kebabs? (M U M BLES) Uh-uh.
Doing things with you.
Up to and including doner kebabs.
Mmm.
Ooh.
Mmm.
Sorry.
Ooh! (LAUGHS) Looks like we've got a stalker.
BEN: Who do you belong to, eh? I dunno.
Eh'? There's a collar but (WHINES) no name tag.
Someone should slip this dog a breath mint.
Hey.
HEY! Here.
Where's your owner, mate? Unless it's Scooby-Doo, it can't understand you.
Well, maybe he lives nearby.
Mmm.
What are you doing? If there's no meat to eat, he might head home.
But that wasthat was the best bit! I know.
(GRUNTS) (BARKS) No.
OK, boy.
It is time to go home.
Hey, unless you got a can-opener and a microwave, there's nothing in there for you.
(WHINES) You should try speaking dog.
That might help.
Hey, yeah.
I already told her that.
Oh! Hey, Melissa, this is Jake.
The famous Melissa, the one you've been pining about.
Yep.
That's the one.
Leave it.
He must've been dumped.
That's why he's so hungry! Or he's a dog, he smells food and he goes for it.
I think I just described myself.
(LAUGHS) You and me both.
So what am I bringing tonight? Oh, just some beers or whatever you wanna drink.
We've got the rest covered.
Bundy? Um, hello.
We have a dog crisis here.
Yeah.
If we watch the Bledisloe without a drink, we'll have a bigger one.
(BOTH LAUGH) (CHUCKLES) Great.
Yes, little dog.
Pooch.
Hey.
Who's this? I've picked up a stray.
You're not the only ones.
Mum.
(KNOCKS) Hi.
Trish, I just wanna say, if you wanna stay in my room tonight, it's fine.
Rachel, no.
You don't have to.
No, really.
I'm sure I'll fit on the couch better than you and Nathan.
Thank you.
I'm so embarrassed.
What must you all think of me? Oh.
That you're a terrible person.
(LAUGHS) Don't worry about it.
Join the club.
Well, come on.
Let's move you next door so you can get some sleep.
You'll feel better in the morning.
OK.
She's sleeping.
There's pharmaceutical help involved, I'm sure.
But whatever does the trick, I guess.
She'll be OK.
Yeah.
OK.
I'm gonna head next door.
Oh, no! I'm making chicken and potato salad.
Oh, keep me some.
They're watching the Bledisloe.
(NEW ZEALAND ACCENT) They'll probably have some chips and dip.
SAM MY: Actually choosing to watch the rugby.
Ugh.
We really are chasing you out of your own home.
No, Sammy.
You don't understand.
The All Blacks are playing.
Go on.
Say it, Dad.
Un-Australian.
That's what it is.
They're just much better looking.
Un-Australian! RACH E L: Bye.
SAM MY: Bye-bye.
(LAUGHS) It's not funny, Jules.
I'm just wondering if she knows that Jake's over there.
(CROONS) Hello! Hello! What are you doing here? Hey.
What's your name? (LAUGHS) Rachel, hi.
Hey, come on in.
Not you, puppy.
No, no, no.
You stay.
Stay.
Stay.
Friend of yours? Er, stray.
Oh, right.
Oh, but he's so cute.
Can't he come and watch the game with us'? No.
Carbo's put his foot down.
(LAUGHS) Uh-uh-uh.
Stay.
No, no, no.
No.
Stay.
Uh, d-d-d-d Good dog.
Good dog.
Hey! CARBO: Hey! Hurry up.
Game's about to start.
What are you doing here? Watchin' the game they play in heaven.
Don't let me scare you off.
(SCOFFS) No.
That would mean I'd have to acknowledge your presence.
(CHUCKLES) Sit down, Rachel! Oh! Jeez! Sorry.
Come on.
Sorry.
Oh! BEN: Move.
Didn't pick you as a rugby fan.
Oh! Why would you? It's not like you know the first thing about me.
I know some things.
CARBO: Will you two shut up? (LAUGHS) SONG: (ON TV) Waltzing Matilda ALL: (snue) m Waltzing Matilda You'll come a-waltzing Where's your patriotism? Join in.
Er, it's about a sheep rustler who would rather drown himself than be arrested.
(LAUGHS) Just shut up and sing.
.
.
waltzing Matilda with me.
Now, I dunno how it is in the netball, but in the rugby, this is the bit where we get excited! Whoo! You beauty.
Yay! VVhoo! (GRUNTS) Ooh-ooh.
Yeah! Go, All Blacks.
Come on, New Zealand! Whoo-hoo! W-whoa.
No.
That's the wrong team.
BEN: She barracks for the All Blacks.
She what? She does it to stir us.
Come on! Don't give her a reaction.
(SHOUTS) What do you wanna be'? I wanna wallaby! Go, Kiwis! Come on.
Come on, Aussie.
Go, you good thing! Come on, Aussie.
Ooh! Go, you good thing! Dave, Dave, Dave.
What? Trish is asleep.
(WHISPERS) Oh, sorry.
SAMMY: Er (WHISPERS) Go, you good things.
It's OK.
I'm pretty sure she's knocked out for the night so make as much noise as you like.
Why don't you come sit with us'? Yeah.
Cheezel? Actually, no.
I'm gonna pass on the game.
But thanks, though.
(CHUCKLES) Hey, hey! Go! The mighty Wallabies.
Dad! What? (WHISPERS) Trish.
Bless my Sorry.
Oh, bloody hell.
Useless.
Absolutely useless.
Dave! Well, we're playing New Zealand.
(NEW ZEALAND ACCENT) There's no need to make a big song and dance.
Drop it.
Drop it.
Drop it! Drop it! Drop it! Yeah! Knock-on.
(LAUGHS) Oh, the Aussies snatch defeat from the jaws of victory once again.
Yeah.
The game's not over yet.
Mmm.
16 points to 10.
Ho-ho! Oh! Offside! Offside! Oh, swear to God, this ref is blind.
Do you even know the rules? Oh! Just because I don't go for your team.
Butour team, Rachel.
Australia - our team.
Ah, but the All Blacks are just so much better looking.
(CHUCKLES CYNICALLY) oh, go! Go, 9°, go, go.
Go! Take it down.
Oh! Yes! They're better looking? Yeah.
Hello! That's all that counts with you, isn't it? Mmm.
Get off him! Sex.
That's all it's about.
That's all it comes down to.
Go.
Yes.
Yes! Yes! (SCREAMS) Yes! Yeah! (LAUGHS MANIACALLY) That's Rachel.
The All Blacks must be winning.
(SIGHS) You sure you're OK'? Why am I the one that has to sort out my parents' lives? Why can't they just do it for themselves? Oh, I know that's selfish, but aren't they the ones that are supposed to be supporting me? At least until they're really old and drooling.
Your mum's a survivor, Sam.
She'll sort herself out.
Mmm.
I keep thinking that's gotta be true butl dunno.
Somehow I thinkit's up to me.
Mmm.
And me.
Poor Mum.
Hmm'? She might never have this again.
What? This.
Oh.
(SIGHS) I really feel for her, Nathan.
(LOUD BARRACKING) It's awful.
RACHEL: Yeah! (LAUGHS) Definitely Rachel.
Guess we lost.
RACHEL: (SINGS) Doo-doo, de-doo, doo-doo.
Alright, Rachel! We know.
You won.
We lost.
Yes, but by how many points, Benny-boy? Huh? How many'? Go on.
Just say it.
Just say it.
Come on.
Say it.
Say it.
(GRUNTS) Leave it, Rach.
Get rid of her! Hmm.
You've gone awfully quiet.
Nothing to say? That's a turn-up! Not saying a word.
Oh! How about I say one for you, then? No.
Actually, I'll say two words.
Bad loser.
(SNICKERS) See ya, mate.
Thank you.
Sorry about her.
She's my sister and Mum says that I can't kill her.
Yeah.
Actually three words.
Very.
.
.
bad.
.
.
loser.
Gohomenow.
OK.
OK.
Yep.
Fine.
Sorry.
And, hey, don't worry about the humiliating defeat.
I mean, I'm sure there's always next game.
Go! Rachel, just get out.
Ooh! (DOG BARKS) Hey! Hey! HEY- Ooh, down, boy, down.
Good boy.
I can't believe they're going to make you sleep out here the rest of the night.
Ohhh! Go on, do the hop of shame, wallaby.
(CLEARS THROAT) Oh, please - you're not talking to me because of a rugby game? That's a little bit immature, don't you think? Were you even in there? Were you listening to yourself? Yeah - I got into it, I made some noise.
Sometimes that happens.
Oh, don't even try to make that into some sort of innuendo.
What? Oh, you know what you're I can't believe you don't even go for your own team.
I told you that is because Yeah, it's the perve factor.
I get it.
Hey! Down, boy, down! What, me or the dog? Oh, that is really hilarious.
Yeah, that's really funny.
Goodnight.
'Night.
SONG: I get the feeling everyone's feeling the same You lean in close and you whisper my name You're whispering, you're whispering, âLife is but a dreamâ And you are so beautiful you make me wanna scream! Birds and bees and songs like these 'Cause we want what we want and it's natural, baby.
Hey! Worked up a sweat? Hey, boy.
Haven't seen you before.
Yeah, followed Ben and Melissa home.
Posters up everywhere.
Nothing so far.
So it's lost? Oh, poor thing.
What if its owners don't want it? Not my problem.
Nowhere to go, huh? (PANTS) SAM MY: That wasn't going to be Mum.
We were going to find her somewhere.
(MOANS) Oh! I'm so sorry.
I didn't mean to wake you.
I'm just making a coffee for Mum.
OhmyGod! And I promise to pay for all chiropractic bills.
Huh'? The couch is a killer for your back.
Oh, yeah.
Right.
Do you want a coffee? No, thank you.
Hey.
.
.
ooh.
How did this get in there? What? Oh, um Nothing.
I just over-celebrated a bit last night, that's all.
Oh, yes, the rugby! You're right, you know- the All Blacks are way hotter.
And don't worry, you won't be sleeping on that couch for much longer, I promise.
I'm gonna go and sort Mum out, starting with a caffeine fix.
(KNOCK AT DOOR) Mum? Mum! It's time to get up.
Come on.
I made you a coffee.
(SIGHS) Look, I've gotta go to work, but if you call around now, I could drop you.
(WHISPERS) I'm tired.
Come on, get up.
Sammy, I can't go out there.
I can't face them.
You have to, Mum.
You can't stay here.
Yeah, I'm sorry, I justl just need one more day to get things sorted.
Yep.
Oh, that's great, thanks.
I will.
Oh, I hate doing that.
Oh, hey! The amount of overtime you do for them! Yeah, I know.
Er, lookthank you so much for letting her stay here.
Would you stop being so grateful? We're not used to it from our kids, we don't expect it from you.
We like being taken for granted or we don't feel like real parents.
Alright, I'll stop.
Right, well, I'm going to take a shower.
(SHUTS DOOR) You know, I can't imagine what that must be like - to all of a sudden have nothing and having to start again.
I'm looking on it as a challenge.
You know, a new broom and all that.
Trish, hi.
How did you sleep? Like a baby.
Like some breakfast? Oh, that'd be lovely.
I wanted to say sorry that you had to witness that terrible scene last night.
You know, so operatic, so unnecessary.
No apology needed.
Everyone has their tough times.
I've lost my charger and I was wondering if I could make some phone calls, then I'll be out of your hair.
Sure.
Oh! Oh, the wedding, of course! No.
No, no, no, no, Nerida, I completely understand.
Yeah, OK.
Thanks.
Bye.
Belinda.
Trish Westaway.
Alright, well, have a great time.
Mmm, yeah, maybe I'll do just that.
Yeah, OK, thanks.
Oh, great! SAM MY: If there's one thing I've learned from the Rafters, it's family comes first.
And Mum was my family.
She belonged to me.
Mr Radio? Sammy Rafter.
Miss Westaway.
It's Mrs Rafter.
Coffee? No, this won't take long.
I have a message for your client.
Your father.
Oh, well, seeing as he's too gutless to return my calls, let's just call him your client.
Mmm.
You listening? Should I be taking notes'? No, you'll get the gist.
I want my father to think about a few things.
I want him to think of my mother as a person and not just some bad debt that he has to write off and then walk away from.
If this is personal, I'm sorry Of course this is personal.
This is his wife we're talking about here - his wife of 25 years.
Those credit cards you cut up - that was her lifeline.
Her chance to set herself up.
With Italian shoes and handbags? It was always shoes and handbags.
That was the trade-off.
He did this to her.
He never had time for her so he gave her money to go shopping.
He created this problem and now he's just walked away? Unless this regards your own welfare, I'm afraid I can't help you.
I came here assuming Assuming what? That I wanted money'? That was your father's understanding.
Oh, so you've spoken to him? I placed a call.
Well, I don't want a cent from him.
Not for myself.
But whether he likes it or not, he owes my mum.
He owes her big-time.
Er, Mrs Rafter, perhaps I'm not making myself clear.
There is no money.
Oh, but there's money for me? Less than you'd imagine.
Whatever there is, give it to Mum.
She's the one that married him, not me.
And if he ever wants to see me again, he'll pay her.
So you can tell him that.
Word for word.
(GROANS) Not that it's gonna change anything.
I bet it made you feel better, though.
Er, talking to my dad through his lawyer - that's not normal, Nathan, that's dysfunctional.
It's sad.
When I brought Mum here yesterday, do you know how kind your parents were? Rachel was? I mean, you've only known me for two years.
But you've shown me more genuine love in that time than Dad ever has.
Mmm.
You're my family.
Well, yeah! Yes, of course we are! And I get it now.
Dad's gone.
His money's gone, my security's gone, but you're my security.
All of you.
Well, then welcome to the family, Mrs Rafter.
(MOBILE PHONE RINGS) Oh! On.
(swans) (PHONE RINGS) Oh, my God.
What? Dad.
You arranged this? I spoke to his lawyer.
I said a few things and obviously some of it got through.
$50,000'? Is that it? Well, it's better than nothing.
Yes.
Yes, you're right, of course.
I mean, it's a windfall, Sammy, a lottery win.
I had nothing.
Thank you.
Oh! Butyou have to make it last.
Well, we can celebrate first, can't we'? JULIE: Celebrate? Julie, it's a miracle.
Who would have thought Tony still had a heart'? Oh, why'? What's happened? He's agreed to a settlement.
A small settlement, Trish.
That's wonderful.
It is wonderful.
And we are going to celebrate.
Dinner, my treat.
Whoa.
Mum.
You're not getting it.
You're on a budget now.
Oh, well, celebrate first, budget later.
No! This is it.
$50,000 and that's it.
No more money from Dad.
Ever.
Darling, I know that.
Do you? You still have to get a job, find a place to live.
This money is to get you back on your feet.
You have to make it last.
Well, we can still celebrate with sausages.
What the hell, I'll throw in the chops as well.
Oh, Julie, that'd be lovely.
Now, can I help in any way? SAM MY: We all belong somewhere.
Exactly where is sometimes the question.
Sorry.
Watch it! Sorry.
You did that on purpose! I did not.
Right.
On! Watch it! (SCREAMS) (BARKS) Let go! (SQUEALS) Don't! In your face! (SQUEALS) Come here! Friendly little mutt, isn't he? Oh, obviously not friendly enough.
No calls from any owners yet.
I was talking about Ben.
Ha.
Oh, thanks.
Oh, don't worry, puppy.
You've got a home here for as long as you need it.
What was that?! Hey, Carbo, shh.
What? The dog.
So'? He can sense your body language and your tone.
I know what's going on here.
Compassion? Kindness? Nesting! Exactly.
Thank you, Ted.
That's what's going on here.
You guys are back together.
Before we know it, the dog gets a name, the dog's ours! Carbo The dog's not ours and the dog goes, OK'? The owner can pick him up from the pound.
There are three of us living here now.
I say we put it to a vote.
Aha! All those in favour of the dog staying until the owner turns up Wait.
That's not fair.
You can't do that.
Democracy in action.
Don't talk to me about democracy.
Do you know who invented democracy? BOTH: The Greeks.
The Greeks! Exactly! So, let's put it to a vote.
BOTH: (WARBLE) Ninja! No.
Dave, you're not listening.
SAM MY: Mum was adjusting to her new circumstances.
Ooh! Putting her to work, I see.
I've gotta earn my keep somehow.
I've just found out the difference between a dessert spoon and a soup spoon.
See'? Not useless at all.
And I'm coming to grips with our brand-new coffee machine.
Mum.
Oh, relax! It won't break the bank.
And it's the least I can do.
Everyone's been so generous.
Well, we bought some Australian sparkling.
One bottle.
Oh, a concession to my extravagant tastes.
Mmm, no.
It's a little something to help you celebrate scoring 5O grand.
Yeah, and learning to live on a budget.
Thank you.
How did the ring-around go? Any takers? No, not brilliantly.
âThe bathroom's being renovated," âThe guest Wing's being fumigated," âWe're going overseas tomorrow,â and a flat-out, âNo.
" Aw.
I'm sorry, Mum.
Yeah.
Do you think that I can't pick up the tab for lunch anymore might have something to do with it? Oh, none whatsoever, I'm sure.
Well, um, let's find you a cheap hotel and I'll jump online and see what I can find.
Oh, Sammy, there's no rush.
Well, that is, unless you, er want your space.
Yeah, I was about to offer the same thing.
We can't put you out on the street.
Stay here till you get yourself sorted.
Oh! Il don't know what to say.
Thank you.
SAM MY: And just like that, I knew that I belonged.
My family was their family.
We fitted.
I just hope they don't live to regret the offer.
Ooh.
BEN: I remember that! JULIE: We would not just go out and leave you with anyone.
DAVE: She'd been looking after kids for years.
RACHEL: More like scarring them for life.
Hey, I actually liked her.
Do you know why'? Because she used to let me put hundreds and thousands on my ice-cream.
BEN: Yeah, because you were a big fat suck! Ah, no.
It's because I was well-behaved.
(BEN SCOFFS) RACHEL: Oh, yeah.
âHave to have my little shirts ironed and my little hair brushed" SAM MY: You'd think after two years with the Rafters, I'd feel like I belonged.
âAnd my nice little handwriting just perfect.
" (ALL LAUGH) At least he could write.
(ALL EXCLAIM) Yes! But families speak their own private language.
Baby of the family and that's why she spoiled you.
My parents BEN: Yeah, he was the baby.
And sometimes there's only one way to make yourself heard.
(LOU DLY) My parents left me with a babysitter for two weeks straight once.
They were in Tahiti and I was left at home, so I didn't get any ice-cream, either.
Yeah, my point exactly.
I didn't get any ice-cream.
RACHEL: Mrs Schmidt was a monster.
BEN: She ate babies! JULIE: Oh, she did not! BEN: Mum, she was dribbling toddler! So this, umbabysitter of yours - is that the same one that Got busted for selling drugs? Yep.
That's her.
Right.
Why are you looking at me like that'? I'm No, I don't know.
It was kinda weird, how you just came out like Oh, I knew I'd made an idiot of myself.
No, no, you didn't.
You didn't.
It's justit's hard sometimes.
You guys have all got 20-something years of history that I'm not part of.
You're part of it now.
This hasn't got anything to do with me not being around much lately? No! Oh, no.
I wanna make a go of this job.
I know, which means long hours.
I get it.
You have been given this great opportunity and you should go for it.
This is your family too, OK'? You belong.
And everybody loves you, believe me.
Maybe not the way I do, because that would be disturbing, but they do.
OK? SAM MY: In here with Nathan, I could believe it.
Out there.
.
.
I was still always half a step behind.
Sam, can we pick up the pace? I'm wearing heels.
(SIGHS) JAKE: Morning, Rachel.
Hey, hold up a sec.
We're in a hurry.
I've got no time to chit-chat, sorry.
I'm talking to your brother.
Oh.
Oh.
Feel like a knob if you walked in like this.
Whoa! Thank; Paying you a lot of money at this gig? Gotta look the part.
And it was on sale.
Oh, how quickly the positions reverse.
What positions are they, Rachel? I wasn't talking to you.
Can we go? Hey, who's that'? Darling! I was going to call from the airport, but my phone died.
Mum! I wasn't expecting you for another week.
Oh, well, punish me for wanting to see my daughter.
Hello.
Hello, Nathan.
Mwah.
Hi, Trish.
Oh, you're travelling light, as per usual.
Oh, well, Europe was on sale.
No, no! We're just making one stop, then we're going to my hotel.
Well, your hotel.
You'll have to give me lots of complimentary facials.
Have we got time for coffee? Are you seriously going to make the driver wait'? It'll only be 1O minutes.
Then I can give you a lift.
I'm gonna go, but I'll see you guys later.
Leave you guys to it.
Bye.
Lovely shirt, Nathan.
SAM MY: The family I tragically did belong to had just crashed back into our lives.
Sorry.
We've only got instant left.
Oh, that's fine.
I've already had one at the airport.
I've been brought right back to earth.
Mum, just Oh, sorry.
I didn't mean for that to sound rude.
I've been spoiled by Italian cafes.
No, that's fine.
So how was your trip? You were in Tuscany, weren't you? We were meant to be.
My friend was celebrating her post-divorce settlement.
I think she's read that dreadful book one too many times.
Under the Tuscan Sun.
Oh, I read that! Itit was alright.
Well, I said, âLook, let'sjust mix it up for once.
âYou know, you're free, I'm free - let's do something a little crazy!" Really? So how was the 3-star hotel? We ended up down in Taormina, in Sicily.
Have you ever been? No.
God, the amount of time I've spent in that country, and I've never been further south than Positano.
I feel that way about Batemans Bay.
(SNIGGERS) It was glorious - the beaches, the food, the coffee Ah.
Good.
Well, it'sit's great to see you looking so well.
That's exactly how I feel.
I feel really good about what's in front of me.
Which is not a stack of bills, I hope.
I don't want to hold you up.
I better get going.
I was wondering if you're free for lunch on Sunday.
The whole family.
Uhyes.
What did you have in mind? Oh, nothing too fancy.
But it's my treat.
No arguments.
It's a celebration.
Of what? The future.
Whatever life chooses to bring our way.
SAM MY: Yep, Mum was back and not taking no for an answer.
So Sammy's mum's paying? TED: Apparently.
I thought they lost all their money.
Hey, I'm just the messenger.
I have no idea.
You know, I mightl might give this one a miss.
I'm not that much fun at the moment.
I've already tried that on your mother and she wouldn't have it.
I have to be there.
So do you.
Why don't you just ring her? Because she's gotta be the one who makes the effort.
Oh, pride's a fine thing.
It's not about pride, Grandad.
It's about both of us wanting the same thing.
Equals.
All or nothing.
(MOBILE PHONE RINGS) Take that.
Not from Melissa, I take it.
I should just get over it.
She obviously has.
Sometimes it's just not meant to be.
Part of being grown-up is knowing when to call it quits.
(MELLOW JAZZ PLAYS) Struth! Unbelievable.
Where do you reckon they're hiding the Batmobile? When we find Alfred, we'll ask him.
Nathan.
Uh, hi.
We're meeting up now.
Can you tell me how long you'll be'? Sure you can't tell'? That you're wearing control tops? That you look like a string of sausages? Oh! I do, don't I? No! No.
Used to always starve before wearing a dress.
Mum, would you relax? You look beautiful.
Not even starting to show yet.
Hi, there.
Nathan's running late.
You managed to change your shifts? SAMMY: Just.
So where's your mum been hiding all her cash'? Hello! Hi, everyone.
Hello, Trish.
Thanks for coming.
Our table's right down the end.
SAM MY: If there was anywhere Mum belonged, it was hosting lunch.
Gobsmackingly expensive lunch.
Hey! Oh.
That's your job, is it? Oh, no.
Not for me, thanks.
Oh, go on.
You must! Mum! Oh, dear.
I'm in trouble already.
Are you sure? It's a treat, it's a celebration.
Look, I'd love to, but I'm I'm pregnant.
Really?! Oh, God! No way! That's what we all said.
Oh, Julie, congratulations.
It just goes to show you never know what's round the corner.
And that is the joy of being alive.
So I say cheers! Here's to the new baby and just embracing whatever life brings.
Whoa, this steak costs more than a new set of tyres.
Oh, ignore the prices.
That's what credit cards are for.
Oh, no.
We can't expect you to pay for everything.
Nonsense! Choose whatever you like.
OK.
Who wants to share an entree? Mum, don't go too crazy.
Oh, don't worry about it.
It all goes on room service.
Your father will never know.
Are you sure about that'? Well, if you must know, I'm meeting him tomorrow.
The office called while I was in Italy.
Seems like we're finally going to sort out who gets what.
And if I'm not in the country, God knows what share Suki may grab.
You know, she wasn't there at the very beginning but you can bet your life she'll be there at the end.
Have you got a lawyer working on this? No, no.
I'm going to sit down with your father and tell him what's what.
Hey, how good does the lamb sound? Yeah, I'm thinking the lamb or the ocean trout.
What about the Wagyu? Wa-what? (MOBILE PHONE CHIMES) DAVE: It's steak.
Oh, this will be Nathan.
Oh, he's running late.
He said order entrees and he'll be here for mains.
Mmm.
Exactly how it started with me and your father.
Oh, lose the look.
I'm joking.
(JULIE GRUNTS) Julie? Yeah.
(GRUNTS) Are you OK'? (GROANS) Bloody thing! It's ridiculous! Do I want to know'? (GRUNTS LOUDLY) Control tops! Easy to get off, impossible to get back on.
It's like trying to shove a hippo into a sock.
Do you need a hand or'? No.
All sorted.
(GIGGLES) Thanks, love, but there are some things one should never have to do for one's mother-in-law.
I don't know what I was thinking.
More room for desert, I suppose.
Yeah.
Listen, are youyou alright? You looked a bit worried out there.
I've seen it all before, when Mum goes out of her way to convince you that everything's great.
I don't know.
I really hate it when she makes jokes about Nathan.
Her life is not my life.
Well, that's probably why she makes jokes.
Yeah.
Doesn't make it any easier though, does it? (MOBILE PHONE CHIMES) Want me to see who it is? It's probably Carbo.
It can wait.
Hey! Oh, hello! Sorry I'm late.
Yeah, your people were talking to their people It's OK.
You're here.
That's the main thing.
Sorry.
We're putting together a major deal at work, so Sit down.
We'll get you a drink.
Oh, and a top-up for me.
SAM MY: So glad you're here.
NATHAN: Everything's going OK'? Yes, as long as we keep the waiter from filling up Mum's glass.
I'll be right back.
First time I've ever seen you do a runner when there's free food involved.
Hey, I'm notI'm not bailing.
I just I know the text won't be from Mel, so I'm making myself not look at it.
I'm pathetic.
Ben There needs to be some kind of pill to make you stop feeling like this.
You know, just wipe out all the memories.
A wise person once said to me Nan? Of course.
She said the whole reason for going through the bad times is that you'll well and truly appreciate the good times when they come along.
And you know what? There's chocolate souffle on the menu.
That's gotta come down on the good side.
Yeah, maybe.
So I should really just check and make sure this isn't from work, right? I'll leave you to it.
I'll see you back in there.
No way! Oh, come on, Ben.
It's from Mel! The message is from Mel! I've been ignoring it the whole time, and it's from Mel! What's she say? I gotta go.
SAM MY: Ben had been lost without Melissa, half of a whole.
Now, maybe, she was back.
You were right.
You were always the one making the effort and I was just I don't ever want to be just friends with you.
So Can we start again? SAM MY: For now, they belonged together.
Thanks for being there.
Wow! That was a whole new definition to the word 'nightcap'.
Did you see the price on that last bottle'? Did you see it? I know the price of that place, Nathan.
Believe me.
At least she's going to pass out in style.
Are you OK'? She's starting to lose it.
She just had too much to drink.
She's borderline delusional, Nathan.
Spending money she doesn't have.
Ohmaybe I should've stayed with her tonight.
No.
She'll sleep it off.
She'll be fine.
You didn't hear her talking about this meeting with Dad tomorrow.
It's like she honestly believes he's going to give her this massive settlement.
He has been generous in the past.
Yeah, but this is now! That's what she's not getting.
There's no endless supply of money anymore.
Things have changed.
Ahh You know, the great thing about being pregnant is you can be really smug about other people's hangovers.
At least I can do up my zipper without the benefit of elastic undies.
Ooh, below the belt! Literally.
Well, you just wait till you're eating for two.
Have to look after your own little jellybean.
Yeah, that would make you my little jellybean's granny.
Yeah? Hey.
Morning.
You taking a sickie? Oh, more like a mental health day.
Not mine.
My mother's.
I think she'll need me on hand when she speaks to Dad.
If I've got a hangover, imagine how she feels.
Sorry.
No of fence.
None taken.
She did put it away last night, that's for sure.
Mmm.
Oh, can you thank her again for us'? That was an amazing meal.
Oh, yeah.
I will.
Or maybe I'll thank Dad, as he's the one that's bankrolling her.
God knows how.
One of her offshore accounts.
Probably Switzerland.
SAM MY: Yep, there it was again - that weird sense of not quite belonging.
Well, er Give our regards to Tony too.
Yeah, I will.
(HOARSELY) Right.
I've gotta go.
Are you coming with me, Nathan? No, I might stick around and have some brekkie.
OK.
See you later.
Bye, Sam.
Good luck.
SAM MY: Anyone with half a brain could see Jake and Rachel belonged together Morning.
"except maybe Rachel.
Not even a g'day? That's harsh.
I can't deal with this.
Not today.
So we're just going to ignore it? Is that how we're gonna deal with this? Did somebody say something? Very mature.
Rachel, come on.
Admit it.
We had a great time.
All those amazing games of noughts and crosses I'm as surprised by that as you are.
Who said I'm surprised? I'm walking away now.
OK.
Yep.
I'm ignoring you.
Fine.
See how good I am at ignoring you? Yep.
And just for the record, it will never happen again, OK'? It was temporary insanity.
That's all it was.
Is this you ignoring me? So I'm thinking there hasn't been a whole lot of shopping going on while I've been gone.
The cupboards are as bare as the kitty! Oh! Lucky I came back! Because you two would have died of malnutrition.
I've been dying of Mel-nutrition! Aw, I even missed your lame jokes.
Hey, Benno.
What's for brekkie? I don't believe it.
Surprise! You two Yes.
Yes! (CHUCKLES) (LAUGHS) Whoo! I take it that means you're happy to see me.
Are you kidding? Do you know what a wussy cry-baby he's been? Easy on the 'wussy'.
Want to know the best part? I'm gonna go shopping? How good is she? Tell you what, are we happy to see her? Absolutely.
Three people sharing the bills.
ALL: (WARBLE) Ninja! Never, ever leave us again.
Aw.
I don't intend to.
Aw! Oh.
Carbo, you just touched my breast.
Yeah, I know! Have you got your hand on my arse? Yep.
Do I have lipstick on my teeth'? No.
You're fine.
And I don't look like I've spent all morning getting ready? And, yes - I know I did.
(SIGHS) Oh, Mum.
Take a deep breath stick to your guns and you'll be fine.
If he wants a reconciliation, I'm not sure what I'm gonna say.
You don't think that's what today's about, do you? Oh, I dunno.
Wouldn't be the first time I brought this marriage back from the creek.
Mum, I dunno if this Oh, my God! I don't believe it.
Alison, Nerida.
So good to see you both.
It's been ages.
You're looking fabulous.
Thank you.
SAM MY: Once again, Mum was right back in her element.
Oh, obviously before I disappeared to Europe.
Maybe that fundraiser at the Pearlmans'.
You remember Sammy, of course.
Hi.
Hi.
We are so sorry to hear about all the unpleasantness.
Oh, it'll blow over.
Actually, I'm supposed to be meeting him.
Tony? Here? Yeah.
Are we early? They did say half past.
Yeah.
M rs Westaway? Yes.
Simon Radio.
Yes? I represent your husband.
Mr Westaway can't make the appointment.
I'm sorry.
He's travelling.
Travelling? Yes.
I'm his legal representative.
(LAUGHS) Could we move somewhere a little more private? By all means.
You sure this is the right place? Yes.
I wanna hear this, the little snake.
Mr Westaway is very concerned about your recent pattern of spending.
What's that have to do with you? It's her money.
Mr Westaway and the liquidators of his company holdings disagree with you.
There's unencumbered money there.
Tony and I talked about this.
By my calculations, you've already exceeded the agreed three-month allowance by somewhere in the region of $12,000.
May I have your credit cards, please? (GASPS) Do we really have to do this here? Those are my instructions.
I'm not standing for this! Legal action will be taken for the recovery of the excess if you don't surrender the cards now.
You would, of course, be liable for any court costs.
This is wrong.
This is bullying.
I didn't get us into this mess.
You do understand that, don't you? Mum All I want is what I'm owed.
I'm not walking away from Your husband is filing for bankruptcy.
(SCOFFS) Yes.
That's right.
Poor as a church mouse.
There's no money hidden anywhere.
Nothing ever went offshore.
Nothing ever went into someone else's name.
Your credit cards, please Mrs Westaway.
Mum, don't.
No.
I'm gonna need somewhere to live.
My client no longer sees that as his concern.
In fact, he asked me to express his disappointment that you didn't use the allowance to establish yourself.
Did he also ask you to humiliate my mother in public? In the interests of clarity I must inform you that your husband's estate is now frozen.
No further funds will be forthcoming.
You'll need to rely on your own sources of income.
There are no âsources of income Then you might like to seek some financial advice or, as your husband asked me to suggest, some career advice.
M um.
Miss Westaway.
Your father also asked me to assure you that the door is still open to any discussion about your own financial circumstances.
Oh! Thank God.
I'll say.
Do you know what a wuss he's been? So everyone's been saying.
Hey, hey, hey.
Enough.
Enough of the 'wuss', already.
I wasn't that bad.
(ALL SCOFF) Alright.
OK.
Alright.
Well, that's fantastic news for both of you.
Thank you.
They're getting married.
What? Bonnie said she heard wedding bells.
Hey.
What are you two talking about? Nothing.
Bonnie, the psychic bagel lady.
Do I even wanna know'? What? You'll know when it happens.
You don't wanna know.
Just ignore us.
Ooh! Sammy.
UmI'm sorry.
I just didn't know where else to go.
Trish, what's happened? There arethere are more bags in the car.
Oh, I'll get those.
I'll give you a hand with that.
Sorry, Trish.
I-I'm so sorry to have to impose on you like this.
No, no, no.
That's fine.
What's going on? Dad cut up all her credit cards and we had to check out of the hotel.
If Sammy hadn't put the bill on her card, they were calling the police.
Look, we're gonna call around her friends and find her a place.
We just need somewhere for her to stay tonight.
No! Of course.
That's fine.
Trish, Sammy's just getting some towels.
Lthought you might like to have a bath.
I know it's not the answer to everything but always makes me feel better when I'm feeling stressed.
I don't know what I'm going to do.
I don't have any money.
Can't even afford bus fare.
(LAUGHS MIRTHLESSLY) Just as well I hate the bus.
God, Julie.
Do you know how lucky you are? Bet you never thought you'd hear me say that, did you? Never in a million years.
(LAUGHS) Sammy's brought you to the right place, then.
Er, Mum, I don't think we need another night of champagne.
You don't have any if you don't want to.
It's the closest thing I can afford to therapy.
Rachel, you're having some.
Oh.
Er, OK.
I guess I am.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Mmm.
You know, I don't think I've ever filled out a deposit slip in my life at the bank you know, when you put money in.
Not that I'm gonna have to worry about that in the near future, but I was thinking about it.
Mmm.
My father always did it.
He took care of the banking for me, for my mother.
You know, we were women after all.
And then there was Tony.
Hmm.
He just did it.
He just took care of everything.
(LAUGHS) Ooh! Oh, I'm sorry.
No, no, no, Trish.
It's fine.
No, no.
I'll clean it up.
I'll do it, Trish.
(SHOUTS) Dave, I said I would do it! You see'? You see'? I'm useless! I can't do anything, not a thing! I mean, God help me if I ever have $20 to my name.
What would I do with it? How would I ever put it in the bank? It's a stupid little piece of paper! I don't even know what to write on it! (TRISH SOBS) Come on.
(SOBS) Mmm.
Missed this.
Doner kebabs? (M U M BLES) Uh-uh.
Doing things with you.
Up to and including doner kebabs.
Mmm.
Ooh.
Mmm.
Sorry.
Ooh! (LAUGHS) Looks like we've got a stalker.
BEN: Who do you belong to, eh? I dunno.
Eh'? There's a collar but (WHINES) no name tag.
Someone should slip this dog a breath mint.
Hey.
HEY! Here.
Where's your owner, mate? Unless it's Scooby-Doo, it can't understand you.
Well, maybe he lives nearby.
Mmm.
What are you doing? If there's no meat to eat, he might head home.
But that wasthat was the best bit! I know.
(GRUNTS) (BARKS) No.
OK, boy.
It is time to go home.
Hey, unless you got a can-opener and a microwave, there's nothing in there for you.
(WHINES) You should try speaking dog.
That might help.
Hey, yeah.
I already told her that.
Oh! Hey, Melissa, this is Jake.
The famous Melissa, the one you've been pining about.
Yep.
That's the one.
Leave it.
He must've been dumped.
That's why he's so hungry! Or he's a dog, he smells food and he goes for it.
I think I just described myself.
(LAUGHS) You and me both.
So what am I bringing tonight? Oh, just some beers or whatever you wanna drink.
We've got the rest covered.
Bundy? Um, hello.
We have a dog crisis here.
Yeah.
If we watch the Bledisloe without a drink, we'll have a bigger one.
(BOTH LAUGH) (CHUCKLES) Great.
Yes, little dog.
Pooch.
Hey.
Who's this? I've picked up a stray.
You're not the only ones.
Mum.
(KNOCKS) Hi.
Trish, I just wanna say, if you wanna stay in my room tonight, it's fine.
Rachel, no.
You don't have to.
No, really.
I'm sure I'll fit on the couch better than you and Nathan.
Thank you.
I'm so embarrassed.
What must you all think of me? Oh.
That you're a terrible person.
(LAUGHS) Don't worry about it.
Join the club.
Well, come on.
Let's move you next door so you can get some sleep.
You'll feel better in the morning.
OK.
She's sleeping.
There's pharmaceutical help involved, I'm sure.
But whatever does the trick, I guess.
She'll be OK.
Yeah.
OK.
I'm gonna head next door.
Oh, no! I'm making chicken and potato salad.
Oh, keep me some.
They're watching the Bledisloe.
(NEW ZEALAND ACCENT) They'll probably have some chips and dip.
SAM MY: Actually choosing to watch the rugby.
Ugh.
We really are chasing you out of your own home.
No, Sammy.
You don't understand.
The All Blacks are playing.
Go on.
Say it, Dad.
Un-Australian.
That's what it is.
They're just much better looking.
Un-Australian! RACH E L: Bye.
SAM MY: Bye-bye.
(LAUGHS) It's not funny, Jules.
I'm just wondering if she knows that Jake's over there.
(CROONS) Hello! Hello! What are you doing here? Hey.
What's your name? (LAUGHS) Rachel, hi.
Hey, come on in.
Not you, puppy.
No, no, no.
You stay.
Stay.
Stay.
Friend of yours? Er, stray.
Oh, right.
Oh, but he's so cute.
Can't he come and watch the game with us'? No.
Carbo's put his foot down.
(LAUGHS) Uh-uh-uh.
Stay.
No, no, no.
No.
Stay.
Uh, d-d-d-d Good dog.
Good dog.
Hey! CARBO: Hey! Hurry up.
Game's about to start.
What are you doing here? Watchin' the game they play in heaven.
Don't let me scare you off.
(SCOFFS) No.
That would mean I'd have to acknowledge your presence.
(CHUCKLES) Sit down, Rachel! Oh! Jeez! Sorry.
Come on.
Sorry.
Oh! BEN: Move.
Didn't pick you as a rugby fan.
Oh! Why would you? It's not like you know the first thing about me.
I know some things.
CARBO: Will you two shut up? (LAUGHS) SONG: (ON TV) Waltzing Matilda ALL: (snue) m Waltzing Matilda You'll come a-waltzing Where's your patriotism? Join in.
Er, it's about a sheep rustler who would rather drown himself than be arrested.
(LAUGHS) Just shut up and sing.
.
.
waltzing Matilda with me.
Now, I dunno how it is in the netball, but in the rugby, this is the bit where we get excited! Whoo! You beauty.
Yay! VVhoo! (GRUNTS) Ooh-ooh.
Yeah! Go, All Blacks.
Come on, New Zealand! Whoo-hoo! W-whoa.
No.
That's the wrong team.
BEN: She barracks for the All Blacks.
She what? She does it to stir us.
Come on! Don't give her a reaction.
(SHOUTS) What do you wanna be'? I wanna wallaby! Go, Kiwis! Come on.
Come on, Aussie.
Go, you good thing! Come on, Aussie.
Ooh! Go, you good thing! Dave, Dave, Dave.
What? Trish is asleep.
(WHISPERS) Oh, sorry.
SAMMY: Er (WHISPERS) Go, you good things.
It's OK.
I'm pretty sure she's knocked out for the night so make as much noise as you like.
Why don't you come sit with us'? Yeah.
Cheezel? Actually, no.
I'm gonna pass on the game.
But thanks, though.
(CHUCKLES) Hey, hey! Go! The mighty Wallabies.
Dad! What? (WHISPERS) Trish.
Bless my Sorry.
Oh, bloody hell.
Useless.
Absolutely useless.
Dave! Well, we're playing New Zealand.
(NEW ZEALAND ACCENT) There's no need to make a big song and dance.
Drop it.
Drop it.
Drop it! Drop it! Drop it! Yeah! Knock-on.
(LAUGHS) Oh, the Aussies snatch defeat from the jaws of victory once again.
Yeah.
The game's not over yet.
Mmm.
16 points to 10.
Ho-ho! Oh! Offside! Offside! Oh, swear to God, this ref is blind.
Do you even know the rules? Oh! Just because I don't go for your team.
Butour team, Rachel.
Australia - our team.
Ah, but the All Blacks are just so much better looking.
(CHUCKLES CYNICALLY) oh, go! Go, 9°, go, go.
Go! Take it down.
Oh! Yes! They're better looking? Yeah.
Hello! That's all that counts with you, isn't it? Mmm.
Get off him! Sex.
That's all it's about.
That's all it comes down to.
Go.
Yes.
Yes! Yes! (SCREAMS) Yes! Yeah! (LAUGHS MANIACALLY) That's Rachel.
The All Blacks must be winning.
(SIGHS) You sure you're OK'? Why am I the one that has to sort out my parents' lives? Why can't they just do it for themselves? Oh, I know that's selfish, but aren't they the ones that are supposed to be supporting me? At least until they're really old and drooling.
Your mum's a survivor, Sam.
She'll sort herself out.
Mmm.
I keep thinking that's gotta be true butl dunno.
Somehow I thinkit's up to me.
Mmm.
And me.
Poor Mum.
Hmm'? She might never have this again.
What? This.
Oh.
(SIGHS) I really feel for her, Nathan.
(LOUD BARRACKING) It's awful.
RACHEL: Yeah! (LAUGHS) Definitely Rachel.
Guess we lost.
RACHEL: (SINGS) Doo-doo, de-doo, doo-doo.
Alright, Rachel! We know.
You won.
We lost.
Yes, but by how many points, Benny-boy? Huh? How many'? Go on.
Just say it.
Just say it.
Come on.
Say it.
Say it.
(GRUNTS) Leave it, Rach.
Get rid of her! Hmm.
You've gone awfully quiet.
Nothing to say? That's a turn-up! Not saying a word.
Oh! How about I say one for you, then? No.
Actually, I'll say two words.
Bad loser.
(SNICKERS) See ya, mate.
Thank you.
Sorry about her.
She's my sister and Mum says that I can't kill her.
Yeah.
Actually three words.
Very.
.
.
bad.
.
.
loser.
Gohomenow.
OK.
OK.
Yep.
Fine.
Sorry.
And, hey, don't worry about the humiliating defeat.
I mean, I'm sure there's always next game.
Go! Rachel, just get out.
Ooh! (DOG BARKS) Hey! Hey! HEY- Ooh, down, boy, down.
Good boy.
I can't believe they're going to make you sleep out here the rest of the night.
Ohhh! Go on, do the hop of shame, wallaby.
(CLEARS THROAT) Oh, please - you're not talking to me because of a rugby game? That's a little bit immature, don't you think? Were you even in there? Were you listening to yourself? Yeah - I got into it, I made some noise.
Sometimes that happens.
Oh, don't even try to make that into some sort of innuendo.
What? Oh, you know what you're I can't believe you don't even go for your own team.
I told you that is because Yeah, it's the perve factor.
I get it.
Hey! Down, boy, down! What, me or the dog? Oh, that is really hilarious.
Yeah, that's really funny.
Goodnight.
'Night.
SONG: I get the feeling everyone's feeling the same You lean in close and you whisper my name You're whispering, you're whispering, âLife is but a dreamâ And you are so beautiful you make me wanna scream! Birds and bees and songs like these 'Cause we want what we want and it's natural, baby.
Hey! Worked up a sweat? Hey, boy.
Haven't seen you before.
Yeah, followed Ben and Melissa home.
Posters up everywhere.
Nothing so far.
So it's lost? Oh, poor thing.
What if its owners don't want it? Not my problem.
Nowhere to go, huh? (PANTS) SAM MY: That wasn't going to be Mum.
We were going to find her somewhere.
(MOANS) Oh! I'm so sorry.
I didn't mean to wake you.
I'm just making a coffee for Mum.
OhmyGod! And I promise to pay for all chiropractic bills.
Huh'? The couch is a killer for your back.
Oh, yeah.
Right.
Do you want a coffee? No, thank you.
Hey.
.
.
ooh.
How did this get in there? What? Oh, um Nothing.
I just over-celebrated a bit last night, that's all.
Oh, yes, the rugby! You're right, you know- the All Blacks are way hotter.
And don't worry, you won't be sleeping on that couch for much longer, I promise.
I'm gonna go and sort Mum out, starting with a caffeine fix.
(KNOCK AT DOOR) Mum? Mum! It's time to get up.
Come on.
I made you a coffee.
(SIGHS) Look, I've gotta go to work, but if you call around now, I could drop you.
(WHISPERS) I'm tired.
Come on, get up.
Sammy, I can't go out there.
I can't face them.
You have to, Mum.
You can't stay here.
Yeah, I'm sorry, I justl just need one more day to get things sorted.
Yep.
Oh, that's great, thanks.
I will.
Oh, I hate doing that.
Oh, hey! The amount of overtime you do for them! Yeah, I know.
Er, lookthank you so much for letting her stay here.
Would you stop being so grateful? We're not used to it from our kids, we don't expect it from you.
We like being taken for granted or we don't feel like real parents.
Alright, I'll stop.
Right, well, I'm going to take a shower.
(SHUTS DOOR) You know, I can't imagine what that must be like - to all of a sudden have nothing and having to start again.
I'm looking on it as a challenge.
You know, a new broom and all that.
Trish, hi.
How did you sleep? Like a baby.
Like some breakfast? Oh, that'd be lovely.
I wanted to say sorry that you had to witness that terrible scene last night.
You know, so operatic, so unnecessary.
No apology needed.
Everyone has their tough times.
I've lost my charger and I was wondering if I could make some phone calls, then I'll be out of your hair.
Sure.
Oh! Oh, the wedding, of course! No.
No, no, no, no, Nerida, I completely understand.
Yeah, OK.
Thanks.
Bye.
Belinda.
Trish Westaway.
Alright, well, have a great time.
Mmm, yeah, maybe I'll do just that.
Yeah, OK, thanks.
Oh, great! SAM MY: If there's one thing I've learned from the Rafters, it's family comes first.
And Mum was my family.
She belonged to me.
Mr Radio? Sammy Rafter.
Miss Westaway.
It's Mrs Rafter.
Coffee? No, this won't take long.
I have a message for your client.
Your father.
Oh, well, seeing as he's too gutless to return my calls, let's just call him your client.
Mmm.
You listening? Should I be taking notes'? No, you'll get the gist.
I want my father to think about a few things.
I want him to think of my mother as a person and not just some bad debt that he has to write off and then walk away from.
If this is personal, I'm sorry Of course this is personal.
This is his wife we're talking about here - his wife of 25 years.
Those credit cards you cut up - that was her lifeline.
Her chance to set herself up.
With Italian shoes and handbags? It was always shoes and handbags.
That was the trade-off.
He did this to her.
He never had time for her so he gave her money to go shopping.
He created this problem and now he's just walked away? Unless this regards your own welfare, I'm afraid I can't help you.
I came here assuming Assuming what? That I wanted money'? That was your father's understanding.
Oh, so you've spoken to him? I placed a call.
Well, I don't want a cent from him.
Not for myself.
But whether he likes it or not, he owes my mum.
He owes her big-time.
Er, Mrs Rafter, perhaps I'm not making myself clear.
There is no money.
Oh, but there's money for me? Less than you'd imagine.
Whatever there is, give it to Mum.
She's the one that married him, not me.
And if he ever wants to see me again, he'll pay her.
So you can tell him that.
Word for word.
(GROANS) Not that it's gonna change anything.
I bet it made you feel better, though.
Er, talking to my dad through his lawyer - that's not normal, Nathan, that's dysfunctional.
It's sad.
When I brought Mum here yesterday, do you know how kind your parents were? Rachel was? I mean, you've only known me for two years.
But you've shown me more genuine love in that time than Dad ever has.
Mmm.
You're my family.
Well, yeah! Yes, of course we are! And I get it now.
Dad's gone.
His money's gone, my security's gone, but you're my security.
All of you.
Well, then welcome to the family, Mrs Rafter.
(MOBILE PHONE RINGS) Oh! On.
(swans) (PHONE RINGS) Oh, my God.
What? Dad.
You arranged this? I spoke to his lawyer.
I said a few things and obviously some of it got through.
$50,000'? Is that it? Well, it's better than nothing.
Yes.
Yes, you're right, of course.
I mean, it's a windfall, Sammy, a lottery win.
I had nothing.
Thank you.
Oh! Butyou have to make it last.
Well, we can celebrate first, can't we'? JULIE: Celebrate? Julie, it's a miracle.
Who would have thought Tony still had a heart'? Oh, why'? What's happened? He's agreed to a settlement.
A small settlement, Trish.
That's wonderful.
It is wonderful.
And we are going to celebrate.
Dinner, my treat.
Whoa.
Mum.
You're not getting it.
You're on a budget now.
Oh, well, celebrate first, budget later.
No! This is it.
$50,000 and that's it.
No more money from Dad.
Ever.
Darling, I know that.
Do you? You still have to get a job, find a place to live.
This money is to get you back on your feet.
You have to make it last.
Well, we can still celebrate with sausages.
What the hell, I'll throw in the chops as well.
Oh, Julie, that'd be lovely.
Now, can I help in any way? SAM MY: We all belong somewhere.
Exactly where is sometimes the question.
Sorry.
Watch it! Sorry.
You did that on purpose! I did not.
Right.
On! Watch it! (SCREAMS) (BARKS) Let go! (SQUEALS) Don't! In your face! (SQUEALS) Come here! Friendly little mutt, isn't he? Oh, obviously not friendly enough.
No calls from any owners yet.
I was talking about Ben.
Ha.
Oh, thanks.
Oh, don't worry, puppy.
You've got a home here for as long as you need it.
What was that?! Hey, Carbo, shh.
What? The dog.
So'? He can sense your body language and your tone.
I know what's going on here.
Compassion? Kindness? Nesting! Exactly.
Thank you, Ted.
That's what's going on here.
You guys are back together.
Before we know it, the dog gets a name, the dog's ours! Carbo The dog's not ours and the dog goes, OK'? The owner can pick him up from the pound.
There are three of us living here now.
I say we put it to a vote.
Aha! All those in favour of the dog staying until the owner turns up Wait.
That's not fair.
You can't do that.
Democracy in action.
Don't talk to me about democracy.
Do you know who invented democracy? BOTH: The Greeks.
The Greeks! Exactly! So, let's put it to a vote.
BOTH: (WARBLE) Ninja! No.
Dave, you're not listening.
SAM MY: Mum was adjusting to her new circumstances.
Ooh! Putting her to work, I see.
I've gotta earn my keep somehow.
I've just found out the difference between a dessert spoon and a soup spoon.
See'? Not useless at all.
And I'm coming to grips with our brand-new coffee machine.
Mum.
Oh, relax! It won't break the bank.
And it's the least I can do.
Everyone's been so generous.
Well, we bought some Australian sparkling.
One bottle.
Oh, a concession to my extravagant tastes.
Mmm, no.
It's a little something to help you celebrate scoring 5O grand.
Yeah, and learning to live on a budget.
Thank you.
How did the ring-around go? Any takers? No, not brilliantly.
âThe bathroom's being renovated," âThe guest Wing's being fumigated," âWe're going overseas tomorrow,â and a flat-out, âNo.
" Aw.
I'm sorry, Mum.
Yeah.
Do you think that I can't pick up the tab for lunch anymore might have something to do with it? Oh, none whatsoever, I'm sure.
Well, um, let's find you a cheap hotel and I'll jump online and see what I can find.
Oh, Sammy, there's no rush.
Well, that is, unless you, er want your space.
Yeah, I was about to offer the same thing.
We can't put you out on the street.
Stay here till you get yourself sorted.
Oh! Il don't know what to say.
Thank you.
SAM MY: And just like that, I knew that I belonged.
My family was their family.
We fitted.
I just hope they don't live to regret the offer.
Ooh.