Packed to the Rafters (2008) s02e14 Episode Script
First Instinct
J U LI E: (NARRATES) A mother's first instinct is to protect her kids.
Jump in front of a bus to save them? In an instant.
Go without food so they can eat? No question.
Oh, I really have to say it.
You've stacked on the beef.
(LAUGHS) Yeah, I know.
My baby bump's turned into Mount Everest.
Yeah, you're not kidding.
So you reckon our little jelly bean's ready for its first surprise birthday party? It's a bit late to back out now.
Just really worried that we might be overdoing it.
What, us Rafters? Never.
Hope it doesn't backfire on us.
Oh, stop worrying.
She was fine the first time she came round.
Yeah.
Well, you're out.
Oh.
Didn't that cost more than our first car? And so are you.
That's my deodorant.
That's aluminium.
Well Been reading about toxic chemicals and pregnancy.
You can't risk it crossing the skin barrier.
Yeah, but it's my skin.
Yeah, but I'm sleeping with it.
TED: Hey, the oven went 'ping'.
Cake smells good.
Ah.
Thanks, Dad.
Touch it and you die.
JULIE: (NARRATES) That's the way it works.
It's part of being a mother.
Rational or not, avoid anything that might harm your child.
Go, aluminium.
Do your thing.
Do you have any more balloons? I mean, balloons do say 'party time'.
(BREATH LESSLY) Rachel say 'collapsed lung'.
Please, Mum, no more balloons.
Just don't overdo it.
Low-key, everyone.
Ooh.
How is our chef de grill? He's cooking with gas.
No, we're gonna hide and do the surprise thing.
Are you sure that's alright for over-SOs'? Hey, we're tougher than we look.
Like Nathan's lamb.
She must be lost.
Chel's carjust pulled up and I don't think she saw us.
OK.
Ready, everyone'? Um, OK, I'm gonna go get her.
You guys all hide.
Be quiet! Quick, quick.
Hide here! Hello there.
Hello.
How are you? Good.
(CHUCKLES) Come on in.
How you going'? Good.
Funny, I wonder where Dad's gone.
He was out here just a minute ago.
ALL: Surprise! Oh, no.
No way! (GIGGLES) Gee, I'm gonnaI'm gonna kill you for this.
Ah, well, you know, lot of birthdays to make up for.
Really good to see you.
(ALL CHEER) Where's your hat? Go on.
You have to wear one of those.
Right.
Happy birthday! MELISSA: Everyone! (ALL CHEER AND LAUGH) Who wants one of my hors dbeuvres? That's French.
Smoked oyster? Pass.
Mmm, no.
The use-by date's in Roman numerals.
Hmm'? Uh-uh.
And no of fence, Benny, but what is that cheese'? My fault, sorry.
I meant to get out to the deli and I ran out of time.
There's nothing wrong with them.
They taste fine.
See'? MSW Mmm? Mmm'? Er, thank you.
I think.
Steak and onions, coming up.
Chel, you sit next to me, being the guest of honour and all.
I'm not used to this.
You'd better get used to it.
OK.
Cheers.
ALL: Cheers! Happy birthday, Chel.
Cheers and bumps.
JULIE: No, birthday disasters are a tradition around here.
Remember when Ben tipped a bottle of chilli sauce in the fish pond? Oh, the fish loved it! Yeah, the all floated upside down to celebrate.
And don't forget Nathan and the can of petrol! It got the fire started.
Lucky his eyebrows grew back.
Just in time for high school.
We can get the photo box out, if you like.
It's all there - Christmases and birthdays and weddings.
Anybody fancy another snag? No-no, I'm right, thanks.
If we're getting photos, I want veto over my Year 12 formal shot.
Yeah, fair enough.
Hope this isn't too much.
We don't seem to be able to do things by halves.
Been hit by a Rafters tsunami.
I'm not complaining.
Dave's really happy you're with us.
So am I.
Who's for a top-up of wine'? Oh, hello, stranger.
Hey, Mrs Rafter.
Come and join the party.
Oh, no, I'm right.
I'm just picking up the trenchers.
Yes, and I'm the boss's wife and I won't take no for an answer.
Look who I found, everyone.
Afternoon, all.
Sorry to barge in.
Hey, Jake.
He said he's picking up the trencher.
I think that's an excuse.
Pull up a pew.
You've met the birthday girl'? Yeah, yeah.
G'day.
Happy birthday.
Thank you.
So, fancy a beer? Nah, I'll get out of your hair.
Come on, mate.
It's icy cold.
No, thanks, mate.
I gotta hit the road.
You just gonna let him go like that'? Jake.
(SIGHS) You're seriouslyjust gonna drive off'? Well, I've got stuff on, so Well, I haven't seen you in weeks.
Can we just have a conversation? (SIGHS) How are you? I'm pretty average.
How are you? Busy.
You know'? You haven't heard, then.
Heard what? 'Rampant'.
I got a call from Verna after my photo was in the paper.
She wants me to do some test shots.
Really? Wow, that's, um that's great for you.
I mean, if it's what you really wanna do.
Who knows'? Could get some serious bagging from the guys at footy.
But the bucks would come in handy.
What does your mum think? She's cool.
Really? I thought she'd Ah, right.
Let's not go there again.
And hey, it might not even happen.
Yeah, well, good luck if it does.
Thanks.
Jake.
(SIGHS) I gotta go.
TED: Let's give her a âShe's a ALL: (SING) Oh, for she's a jolly good fellow For she's a jolly good fellow For she's a jolly good fellow and so say all of us And so say all of us And so say all of us.
MELISSA: Speech, Chel.
You don't have to make a speech.
I know we're a bit scary.
No, I want to make a speech.
I want to say thank you.
This has been an amazing lunch.
Dave, you've always been missing from my life.
I didn't realise that everybody else was too.
(CHUCKLES) Isn't that nutty? Aw! Um, and I hope that you've left room forfor cake.
(ALL CHUCKLE) JULIE: Yes.
Who wants a piece? MELISSA: Me.
Stop fiddling or you'll lose it.
Oh, here.
Working on your birthday'? Thought there was a law against that.
I don't know.
Anarchy's much more fun.
(CHUCKLES) I'll agree with that.
I think Jake'll come around.
You think? Yeah.
I'm not so sure.
You know what they say about men.
What's that? They don't always mean what they say.
Toot toot.
Coming through.
Oh, Dad! Oh! Bum! Ow! Oh, ow, Mum! Ooh! Ah! OK? Yes, it was stupid.
It's not too deep, is it? No, it's not.
I'll get the bandaids.
Thanks, Dad.
Let's get that under some water.
Oh, no, that's gonna hurt.
Ow! You wuss! OK, let's have a look.
Baby.
Ooh, that's really bleeding, isn't it? Oh, look at that.
Sorry, I'm squeamish about blood.
I'll just be outside.
You guys go.
We'll be fine.
Oh, we can't leave all this.
Yes, we can.
I gotta go to work.
Thanks for coming.
It means a lot to me.
Wouldn't have missed it for the world.
Come here.
Thanks.
See you soon.
See ya.
See you soon.
Happy birthday.
Thank you.
(MOBILE RINGS) Nathan, phone.
(RINGING CONTINUES) It's Layla.
(RINGING CONTINUES) You're not jumping every time she rings.
That's good, honey! It's the way it should be.
No.
(RINGING STOPS) You looking for something? No, just the other salad sewer.
Blind as some umpires I know.
Lost something? Your wedding ring? Shut up.
I knew this was gonna happen.
I knew it.
You're hopeless.
I'm going to find it.
Just don't say anything.
OK.
OK, yeah.
Whoa.
Well, that's my contribution to cleaning up.
Is that better? Oh, no, I can't have a massage from the birthday girl! Yes, you can.
There we go.
Yeah, I can.
(CHUCKLES) Oh, look at that.
That's good.
Oh, you have such strong hands, Chel.
Hey, ow.
Chel, are you OK'? Yeah-no, I'm fine.
I gave blood on the way here.
You did? They could have taken a bit more care with the needles.
It looks really grisly, doesn't it? Yeah.
It IS late.
I think I'll have to go too.
Oh, sure.
OK.
Well, happy birthday.
Thank you.
Bye.
You look beautiful there.
I look alright.
(GIGGLES) You look so funny pulling that silly face! Hey, that's my sexy face.
Hey.
How was the harbour cruise? It was awesome.
Right, Arte'? Yeah, it was great.
Except for Sunday.
Oh.
Yeah, we hit a swell coming past the heads.
What, and got seasick? That's awful.
What? No, not us - everyone else.
We're Greek.
I almost was sick.
The smell! Yeah, tomato skins everywhere.
I'm never eating creamed corn again.
Thank you, Carbo.
I get the picture.
I'm gonna get changed then give you a lift to work, Arte.
(PHONE RINGS) Here.
That's a nice one.
Hello? Oh, g'day, Mum.
Oh, yeah, she's good.
Real good.
I took her on a harbour cruise today.
No, it wasn't a date.
Calm down! Yeah.
She's nice.
That's a good one.
OK, more than nice.
Look, don't go booking a priest just yet.
Shut up! (MOANS) Oh, that feels nice.
Are you You look very serious, darling.
(CHUCKLES NERVOUSLY) It's nothing.
Cup of tea? Yeah, thanks.
(QUIETLY) Well, I don't wanna worry Dad if there's no point.
Worry Dad about what? Forget it.
It's none of my business.
(QUIETLY) Rachel.
OK.
I noticed I noticed some really nasty bruises on Chel's arms and she was very uncomfortable and when I asked her about it - I don't know, she was weird.
What do you mean, she was weird? Well, she told me that she got them giving blood.
So she got them giving blood.
No, Mum, they weren't the kind of bruises you get giving blood.
What Well, maybe the nurse was a trainee and couldn't find a vein.
What are you saying? The only thing I can think of istrack marks.
Track marks? Yeah, well, I'm not saying that that's what they were, but whatever it was, it looked really nasty.
I mean, if it's something serious, wouldn't Dad wanna know'? I don't Dad would want to know about what? Um Well, like I said, it's probably none of my business.
Rachel! What? About Chel.
Don't suppose you're in the mood for something a bit stronger? No, thanks.
Squash is fine.
We're rehearsing tonight.
Gotta keep myself performance-fit.
Are you in a band? Yeah, you might have seen the posters.
We're a Lee Kernaghan tribute band.
Nice.
Yep.
We play both kinds of music.
Sorry'? Country AND Western.
You're quite the comedian.
No, I'm the bass player.
Good luck with that.
He's a dork.
A dork? Is that good? What's âtragic loser" in Greek? So cute.
What a waste.
Are you OK'? You look awful.
Oh, it's nothing.
Is he here often? Gavin? Every darts comp.
He's got a nice smile.
So does Carbo, right? Are you sure you're OK'? You look like those people on the boat cruise.
No, it's OK.
Just Oh Mate! Melissa! You look like the Incredible Hulk - green.
I need a nurse.
(RETCHES) Melissa! I told you the smoked oysters were (VOMITS) (VOMITS) You alright, mate? (COUGHS) Christ, guys, in stereo.
Just stay there, I'll get some buckets.
(VOMITS) It's gonna be a long night.
I can't see Chel using drugs.
I mean, is it likely? Not the Chel that was here for lunch today, the one I've met six or seven times now.
There'd be signs, wouldn't there? You'd think so.
I mean, the thing is, even if there was a problem, it wouldn't matter.
I mean, we'd understand, wouldn't we'? Of course.
But is it any of our business? Well, if she needs help or support.
Yeah, IF, Jules.
I really don't think Chel is using drugs.
Mmm.
Mind you, I didn't think Rachel was either.
No, it's gotta be something else.
People with leukaemia get terrible bruises.
Oh, God, no.
If it wassomething like that then why not say something? Why cover it up? She doesn't wanna complicate things.
Making contact's been huge.
Yeah, but she's made the contact, you guys have spent time.
Look, I just don't wanna push it, Jules.
Not this early in the piece.
I've only just found her.
Heywhere's your wedding ring? Oh, it's in for cleaning.
I was hoping you wouldn't notice.
Oh.
As if.
Are you gonna come to bed'? Yep.
I might actually just watch the news first, though.
Oh, OK.
Come on.
Come on! If there is a god, please help me find this ring.
(DOOR CLOSES) Hey! It's so late.
Is it? I hadn't noticed.
Right.
So, you're not waiting up for me? Maybe a bit.
Wanna watch a movie? I've got a couple of DVDs.
Ben wasn't well.
Did he come home? He's in bed, I think.
(RETCHING, VOMITING) He'll be alright.
Just a little bit of food poisoning.
(VIOLENT RETCHING) Yeah, Mel's got it too.
Hey, look, so which one's your favourite? I've got 'My Best Friend's Wedding', 'Pretty Woman' Er, no.
No, I think I should try and sleep with a pillow on my head.
If that's what you think.
Mmm.
It was a long day.
Goodnight, Nico.
'Night, Arte.
Are you supposed to feel better after you throw up? Yep.
So, after eight I should feel amazing.
Guess this is something we'll talk about when we're old.
(CHUCKLES) Yep.
There's no secrets between us now.
Nup.
We know the colour of each other's bile.
Hmm.
The colour of each other's Yeah, OK.
Thank you.
We are definitely into too much information territory.
Hey, come here.
You ready to marry me now'? (LAUGHS) on (GROANS) (VOMITS) I'll take that as a maybe.
I can't sleep.
Just call her in the morning.
You'll feel better once you've spoken to her.
Nathan, what are you doing? I've lost my wedding ring and I really, really need to find it.
Oh, darling, that's awful! I'll help you look for it.
I've been looking, Mum, OK'?! Half the night! Yeah, alright.
Calm down.
it's not life and death.
it's just a ring.
Is yours âjust a ring"? I just want everything to be like it was.
What do you mean âlike it was"? What's happened? I've done something really stupid.
OK.
So, tell me and we'll fix it.
I can't.
I can't tell you.
It wouldn't be fair.
Nathan, tell me.
I can't.
Are you feeling better now'? Almost game for dry toast.
That's heaps better than we were.
Yeah.
Bummer of a night all round, I reckon.
(PHONE RINGS) Hello.
Yeah, she's just here.
It's your mum.
Mama! (SPEAKS GREEK) (SHOUTS IN GREEK) (SPEAKS GREEK) (SPEAKS GREEK) (SPEAKS GREEK) (CONTINUES SPEAKING) Mama! (SPEAKS GREEK) What did you tell them yesterday? Nothing.
I spoke to my mum and told her we went on a harbour cruise.
Well, my mother is talking white dresses and wedding receptions! Wait.
Hey They're our mothers.
They're not evil, they're just Greek! There you go.
Two sugars.
Ta.
Not a bad day yesterday.
No, it was lovely.
Not too full-on'? Ben and Mel are as sick as dogs, apparently.
Oh, no.
That's them'? Smoked oysters.
Yeah.
Use-by date 78 BC.
(LAUGHS) Yeah.
I just wanted to make sure that you're brushing up OK.
I'm fine.
Mmm.
Rachel said something, didn't she? Yeah.
Look, if you don't wanna talk about it, that's alright.
She's just concerned.
We all are.
You ALL'? Well, not all of us, but Rachel and I andand Jules, obviously.
Can I not talk about it, then? OK.
Fine.
You know, but if there is something, I'm back in your life now, so I want to help you, you know'? So whatever it is you're tied up in Tied up in'? What does that mean? Well, nothing.
I was What, Dave? Well, if you're sick oror if What? Look, I-l I just wanna help out with whatever it is you're going through.
That's all.
This isn't gonna work, Dave.
Chel Rachel! Alex? (LAUGHS) (ALARM BEEPS) Ahh! Sorry.
It's a friend of mine.
Are you working here? No, shoplifting.
(LAUGHS) Yeah, it's my new job.
Come in.
(ALARM BEEPS) I'll be running the joint in six months.
Does your mum know about this? Yeah.
She helped me get the job.
Wow.
Well, that's the best news I've heard in ages.
Nah.
The best news is that I'm saving up to go to Queenstown.
Bungee jumping capital of the world! And your mum's cool with that'? She's scared to bungee jump.
(LAUGHS) Alright.
I meantwhat did she say? Well, she wasn't too happy but she didn't say no.
Hey, I'm really sorry I upset your mum.
Oh Kinda stuffed things up, didn't I'? No.
Rachel, you made things better.
(CH UCKLES) You opened up your big mouth and you said what you thought, and you know what? She listened, for once.
(LAUGHS) It's a miracle! (LAUGHS) Well, hey, I'm really glad things are going so well for you.
And it's fantastic news about Queenstown.
You'll have a great time.
You wanna come? We could go tandem paragliding.
No, thank you.
I'll be fine.
See ya.
Rachel Jake's a stubborn bugger.
Don't give up on him just yet.
Bye.
Well, it sounds like Grace heard some of what you had to say.
Not that she'd admit it.
The whole thing is just so weird.
Jake modelling.
Doesn't he spend all of his time at footy training'? Yeah, but he can have a sideline, can't he? I mean, he's got the looks.
Mmm.
I guess.
it's just it's really not his world.
You do realise who you're suddenly sounding like'? (DOOR CLOSES) Do not even go there.
Oh, darling.
How'd you go? What did she say? She took off.
None of our business, apparently.
Dad, I'm so sorry.
Oh, I should never have gone there.
I mean, look at her life - all over the place, no-one that she can trust.
Ifif she's in trouble, then she's probably frightened.
Yeah.
I stuffed up big-time, Jules.
No.
I reckon she's gone.
They've certainly got you working hard around here.
That's because you guys make such a mess! Sorry.
My fault.
I'm Gavin, by the way.
I know.
I'm Arte.
Hello, Arte! Hello, Gavin.
So, I saw you here the other night.
Just started.
Cleaning tables.
And you're from Greece too, I hear.
Yes.
Correct.
We clean tables in Greece too.
I am very well qualified.
(CH UCKLES) And do you like music? I love music.
Excellent.
So, I don't suppose What? you're free after work? It's country karaoke night at the Sovereign.
I've been working on my Willie.
Nelson.
(GIGGLES) Yes.
Yes, I'd love to.
(DOOR OPENS) So, darling husband, what are we gonna do tonight? Movie? Yeah.
Yeah, sounds good.
Maybe we can pick up your really, really shiny ring while we're out.
I don't think the shop would be open.
What shop is it? Uh, it's near my work.
Mmm? Uh, I can't (TUTS) I can't remember the name.
It's just in the back al I found it out near the fishpond.
Oh, my God, Sam! I thought I lost it.
I didn't know how to tell you.
It's OK.
I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry I lied.
I'm sorry about everything.
This mess I just it's just a ring.
What's important is us, and we're OK.
Thank you.
That's a relief.
(CH UCKLES) Whew! (LAUGHS) Hi.
Hey.
So, I was talking to Libby earlier.
It sounds like you might have scored that 'Rampant' campaign.
Sounds like it.
Hmm! You know, I never thanked you for that.
Oh, you don't have to thank me.
You got that all by yourself.
And I saw Alex earlier at the skate shop.
Yeah? Yeah.
Dunno how that's gonna go.
He's got a mouth on him sometimes.
Yeah, and he's off to New Zealand! How wild is that'? Don't start on Mum again.
She's bent over backwards lately.
Made a lot of compromises.
Yep.
Maybe I was a bit quick to judge her.
I pushed when I shouldn't have and Jake, I'm really, really sorry.
Maybe you should tell her that.
But I just told you.
She drops Alex off every day at 8:00.
Hey, Benno.
Mate, what are you doing here? I was in the neighbourhood.
Thought I'd give Arte a lift home.
Um, I'm not so sure she wants a lift.
Who's that dude? That's Gavin.
He's in a band.
I think he and Arte might be Hey, Arte! Ready to go? Excuse me.
Who are you? âWho are YOU?" might be a better question, mate.
He's just a friend.
Oh, yeah? What's going on? Wellwe're going out.
Out? With him? Yeah.
It's country kara I'm not talking to you, mate.
Sorry.
I don't think this is a good idea.
Don't tell me who I can and can't see.
If this is about your mum and my mum I came here to meet people.
You ARE meeting people.
OTHER people! People my age.
Not the people Mum chooses for me.
Let's go.
No, you're not going.
Let me go! No.
You're coming home with me.
Mate, keep this up and you're gonna get barred.
See? Not him, you.
Me'?! What did I do'? I guess I'll be going, then.
Yeah.
Good.
Arte.
Chel, I'mI'm so glad you're here.
I I'm so sorry.
I really shouldn't have said anything.
Is your dad home? Yeah.
Yeah, of course.
Come in.
Come on in.
He's just Um (CLEARS THROAT) Chel, hi.
Dave, um You guys should probably have some time alone.
No, no, no, no.
It involves you.
It involves everybody.
Oh, Dave, I'm sorry for walking away.
No, I should have respected your privacy.
You see, I'm just not used to sharing.
Well, who would I tell things? Especially things like this.
Chel, we didn't mean to pressure you.
No, no, no.
I have to be honest.
I I have HIV.
I've had it for 23 years.
It was a lottery back then and I lost.
It's a shock, isn't it? But you don't have to worry about me.
I get treatment.
What kind of treatment? Just treatment.
A treatment's a treatment.
It works.
I'm still here.
My life's normal.
So, yeah, that's thebruising on my arms.
Umis there anything that we can No.
No, Dave.
No.
So, that's what I came to say and, um OK.
Now I'll leave you to take it in.
Sorry.
Chel It's fine, Julie.
I know what's on your mind.
No, I You wanna look after your family.
It's not that.
I just l (swans) I'm sorry.
I feel like we've pushed you to this.
It's no-one's business but yours.
No, no.
But it is your business.
And it might change things.
No.
No, it won't change things.
Justprocess it.
She must have got it travelling.
How'? Well, there's only one way, isn't there? Blood-to-blood contact.
Sharing needles, unsafe sex Or a blood transfusion.
Yeah.
The poor woman.
There aren't any risks, are there? Risks? No.
I mean, not unless you fell through a plate glass window together and what are the chances of that'? This is my mother we're talking about, and I don't give a stuff how she got it.
As far as I'm concerned, nothing's changed.
OK, alright, maybe I overreacted.
But trust me - I know the type.
He was a really nice guy.
He was into Lee Kernaghan.
At his age! That's weird.
What about the lemon squash? He looks after himself.
You're too trusting, Arte.
You don't know guys.
I know you, and you are just impossible! What's up with you two? He's acting like he owns me.
I was looking out for you.
(SCOFFS) (DOOR CLOSES) I'm going to bed.
Ben? Ah, yeah, there was an incident at the Boat Club.
Carbo fronted a bloke Arte was heading out with.
I'll go talk to her.
Sorry, mate, but that's gotta be up there with one of the dumbest things you've ever done, and you've done some pretty dumb ones.
I know, what an idiot! Too much, too soon.
You've just gotta back off.
Give her time.
She'll be right.
I dunno, mate.
She's fuming.
I reckon I've blown it.
Hey.
Great minds.
Need a hand? Sure.
So what's she been saying? She's pretty upset.
I don't blame her.
Poor Carbo.
He's like me - we're our own worst enemy sometimes.
Arte's got a way to go before she's ready to walk down the aisle.
(LAUGHS) Yeah, I picked that up.
Eugh.
Some others are way out in front of her.
Me, for instance.
You? Yeah.
Me.
So what you're saying is you're really thinking about it.
I'm over thinking about it.
I accept.
So that means Yes.
Yes? Yes is your answer.
Yes? Yes.
You'll marry me? Yes! Yes! (SQUEALS) (LAUGHS) I figure after last night we've got enough shared history, we've ticked enough boxes.
Let's go tell the world.
What's all the yelling'? We're getting married! To each other.
Congratulations.
We've gotta go tell Mum and Dad.
Bye! That'sthat's great.
Hey, everyone! Everyone, hold the front page.
What's up? You guys are officially the second to know.
Someone won lotto'? Better than that.
We're getting married.
(GAS PS) (ALL CHEER AND CLAP) Oh, my goodness! That's great news.
All the best.
And the punchline is? There's no punchline.
Getting married's probably one of the most important things you'll ever do in your life.
I'm in a Jane Austen novel.
I'm the spinster that no-one wants to marry! Oh, darling.
You're not! I am.
You're not.
Oh, darling, I'm so happy for you.
Can I ask you something? Yeah, of course.
Melissa's never said she loves me.
Is that a problem? I'm NOT ugly! Oh, uh, no, well I mean, if she said she'd marry me, of course she loves me, right? Yeah, of course.
Yeah.
It's just words.
Hey, toast, toast.
Come on, Julie.
No, no.
OK, we all set'? Oh, yes.
Toast.
Ah, to the happy couple, Ben and Melissa.
Belissa.
Belissa.
Belissimo.
Belissimo.
DAVE: Congratulations.
Nico.
Arte.
It's too much.
Your mother, my mother.
It's all about their lives, not mine.
You've been sweet and kind, just like my mother hoped you'd be.
But I'm only 18.
I'm not ready for this.
Ready for what? In six months we'll be engaged.
Mothers get their way.
I can see it all mapped out for me.
I'm sorry that's such a bad thing.
No It's not a bad thing.
You're a nice guy, Nico.
But this is not where I want to be.
Soyou're going home.
I'm not going home, Nico.
Great! And I'm not staying here.
Oh.
I'm going to travel with Lexi.
She said there are jobs on Hayman Island.
That's, um a great plan.
I'm sorry if I hurt you.
It's alright.
I'm tough.
(LAUGHS) Will you do me one favour'? For you, anything.
You tell my mother, OK'? OK.
Ooh, how good is this, eh? My best buddy, my best buddy's girl.
Aw.
You're really gonna do it.
You're actually getting married.
Yep, we actually are.
And you've done it.
Done what? You've found true love.
Hey, you'll find it too one day.
Some days I'm not so sure.
Oh, come on - a guy as beautiful as you.
Hey, yeah, if I was a chick Hey, whoa.
Stop it right there.
Seriously, I'm stoked.
Thank you.
Goodnight.
Well, that's a better reaction than we got from Nathan.
âMarriage is the most important thing you'll ever do.
" (LAUGHS) I'm like, yeah, I know.
Yeah, well, it is a very big deal.
Especially as far as mums are concerned.
Hey, yeah - have you got the old dress? Oh, bad idea.
I want you in white, anyway.
Swimmers.
Oh.
We can have matching thongs.
Hell, yes! We are talking feet, right? 'Cause if you think mankini I think I've got one.
Oh.
Have I told you how much I love you? No, Melissa.
You keep forgetting.
Oh.
Well, I wanted to say it when I meant it with all my heart.
So, I love you.
Say it again.
I love you, Ben.
A little louder.
I love you.
Say it like you mean it.
I love you! Once more, with feeling.
(SHOUTS) I love you! (SQUEALS) I love you too.
(SIGHS) If you could give me a call that'd be great.
That's the fourth message I've left her.
Thought she might want to know about Ben and Melissa.
I can't stand this, Jules.
What if she's done a runner'? Oh.
Well, just Why don't you go see her in the morning'? We'll be fine.
You know what I've learned over the past few weeks? What it's like to have a mother.
It was just an abstract concept before.
But now there's no way I can lose her, Jules.
It just can't happen.
See you later.
You go well.
Grace.
Rachel.
Jake told me I might find you here.
Not a chance meeting, then? Um, no.
Could you just wait up a minute? I'm in a hurry.
Oh, this won't take long.
I don't have long.
You probably don't wanna hear this from me.
But you're gonna tell me anyway.
After the things I said.
I take it back.
A mother does what she has to do and no-one has a right to challenge that.
I'm really sorry.
That's it? Yeah.
I've gotta go.
(PHONE BEEPS) You should be really proud.
Hello.
Hey.
Thanks for coming.
You said it was important.
Yeah, it is.
Um, Chel, you're Dave's mother.
And I don't know if you realise it, but in the short time he's known you, that's how he's come to think of you.
I'm not much of a mother.
That's not true.
Your first thought in all of this has been for everybody else.
I mean, when I cut my finger at your birthday, your first instinct was to back away to protect me.
And maybe that's why Dave thinks you're pushing him away now, becauseyou want to spare him any more pain.
But he doesn't want to be spared.
And neither do we.
You're part of our family now.
We want you in our lives again.
(DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES) Rachel.
Hey.
Mum told me what you said.
She did? Yeah.
And she really appreciates it.
I'm glad.
She's got a really funny way of showing it.
Yeah.
You know how she is.
Yeah.
Look, where Mum's concerned, I just see things in black and white.
And I strayed into the grey territory.
So what happens now'? What do you want to happen? Just so glad we're talking again.
(SIGHS) Yep, I think we've overcatered.
If anyone wants more Oh, no.
So, no-one's on a carbs-only diet.
Ha! With my metabolism? Are you nuts? Just leave it, love, and I'll throw it in the compost.
(DOORBELL RINGS) Chel.
Hello, Dave.
Hello, Mum.
Sometimes when we're afraid, our first instinct is to back away.
But it's not really fear that drives us to do the things we often regret.
It's love, and love that can make it all right again.
Jump in front of a bus to save them? In an instant.
Go without food so they can eat? No question.
Oh, I really have to say it.
You've stacked on the beef.
(LAUGHS) Yeah, I know.
My baby bump's turned into Mount Everest.
Yeah, you're not kidding.
So you reckon our little jelly bean's ready for its first surprise birthday party? It's a bit late to back out now.
Just really worried that we might be overdoing it.
What, us Rafters? Never.
Hope it doesn't backfire on us.
Oh, stop worrying.
She was fine the first time she came round.
Yeah.
Well, you're out.
Oh.
Didn't that cost more than our first car? And so are you.
That's my deodorant.
That's aluminium.
Well Been reading about toxic chemicals and pregnancy.
You can't risk it crossing the skin barrier.
Yeah, but it's my skin.
Yeah, but I'm sleeping with it.
TED: Hey, the oven went 'ping'.
Cake smells good.
Ah.
Thanks, Dad.
Touch it and you die.
JULIE: (NARRATES) That's the way it works.
It's part of being a mother.
Rational or not, avoid anything that might harm your child.
Go, aluminium.
Do your thing.
Do you have any more balloons? I mean, balloons do say 'party time'.
(BREATH LESSLY) Rachel say 'collapsed lung'.
Please, Mum, no more balloons.
Just don't overdo it.
Low-key, everyone.
Ooh.
How is our chef de grill? He's cooking with gas.
No, we're gonna hide and do the surprise thing.
Are you sure that's alright for over-SOs'? Hey, we're tougher than we look.
Like Nathan's lamb.
She must be lost.
Chel's carjust pulled up and I don't think she saw us.
OK.
Ready, everyone'? Um, OK, I'm gonna go get her.
You guys all hide.
Be quiet! Quick, quick.
Hide here! Hello there.
Hello.
How are you? Good.
(CHUCKLES) Come on in.
How you going'? Good.
Funny, I wonder where Dad's gone.
He was out here just a minute ago.
ALL: Surprise! Oh, no.
No way! (GIGGLES) Gee, I'm gonnaI'm gonna kill you for this.
Ah, well, you know, lot of birthdays to make up for.
Really good to see you.
(ALL CHEER) Where's your hat? Go on.
You have to wear one of those.
Right.
Happy birthday! MELISSA: Everyone! (ALL CHEER AND LAUGH) Who wants one of my hors dbeuvres? That's French.
Smoked oyster? Pass.
Mmm, no.
The use-by date's in Roman numerals.
Hmm'? Uh-uh.
And no of fence, Benny, but what is that cheese'? My fault, sorry.
I meant to get out to the deli and I ran out of time.
There's nothing wrong with them.
They taste fine.
See'? MSW Mmm? Mmm'? Er, thank you.
I think.
Steak and onions, coming up.
Chel, you sit next to me, being the guest of honour and all.
I'm not used to this.
You'd better get used to it.
OK.
Cheers.
ALL: Cheers! Happy birthday, Chel.
Cheers and bumps.
JULIE: No, birthday disasters are a tradition around here.
Remember when Ben tipped a bottle of chilli sauce in the fish pond? Oh, the fish loved it! Yeah, the all floated upside down to celebrate.
And don't forget Nathan and the can of petrol! It got the fire started.
Lucky his eyebrows grew back.
Just in time for high school.
We can get the photo box out, if you like.
It's all there - Christmases and birthdays and weddings.
Anybody fancy another snag? No-no, I'm right, thanks.
If we're getting photos, I want veto over my Year 12 formal shot.
Yeah, fair enough.
Hope this isn't too much.
We don't seem to be able to do things by halves.
Been hit by a Rafters tsunami.
I'm not complaining.
Dave's really happy you're with us.
So am I.
Who's for a top-up of wine'? Oh, hello, stranger.
Hey, Mrs Rafter.
Come and join the party.
Oh, no, I'm right.
I'm just picking up the trenchers.
Yes, and I'm the boss's wife and I won't take no for an answer.
Look who I found, everyone.
Afternoon, all.
Sorry to barge in.
Hey, Jake.
He said he's picking up the trencher.
I think that's an excuse.
Pull up a pew.
You've met the birthday girl'? Yeah, yeah.
G'day.
Happy birthday.
Thank you.
So, fancy a beer? Nah, I'll get out of your hair.
Come on, mate.
It's icy cold.
No, thanks, mate.
I gotta hit the road.
You just gonna let him go like that'? Jake.
(SIGHS) You're seriouslyjust gonna drive off'? Well, I've got stuff on, so Well, I haven't seen you in weeks.
Can we just have a conversation? (SIGHS) How are you? I'm pretty average.
How are you? Busy.
You know'? You haven't heard, then.
Heard what? 'Rampant'.
I got a call from Verna after my photo was in the paper.
She wants me to do some test shots.
Really? Wow, that's, um that's great for you.
I mean, if it's what you really wanna do.
Who knows'? Could get some serious bagging from the guys at footy.
But the bucks would come in handy.
What does your mum think? She's cool.
Really? I thought she'd Ah, right.
Let's not go there again.
And hey, it might not even happen.
Yeah, well, good luck if it does.
Thanks.
Jake.
(SIGHS) I gotta go.
TED: Let's give her a âShe's a ALL: (SING) Oh, for she's a jolly good fellow For she's a jolly good fellow For she's a jolly good fellow and so say all of us And so say all of us And so say all of us.
MELISSA: Speech, Chel.
You don't have to make a speech.
I know we're a bit scary.
No, I want to make a speech.
I want to say thank you.
This has been an amazing lunch.
Dave, you've always been missing from my life.
I didn't realise that everybody else was too.
(CHUCKLES) Isn't that nutty? Aw! Um, and I hope that you've left room forfor cake.
(ALL CHUCKLE) JULIE: Yes.
Who wants a piece? MELISSA: Me.
Stop fiddling or you'll lose it.
Oh, here.
Working on your birthday'? Thought there was a law against that.
I don't know.
Anarchy's much more fun.
(CHUCKLES) I'll agree with that.
I think Jake'll come around.
You think? Yeah.
I'm not so sure.
You know what they say about men.
What's that? They don't always mean what they say.
Toot toot.
Coming through.
Oh, Dad! Oh! Bum! Ow! Oh, ow, Mum! Ooh! Ah! OK? Yes, it was stupid.
It's not too deep, is it? No, it's not.
I'll get the bandaids.
Thanks, Dad.
Let's get that under some water.
Oh, no, that's gonna hurt.
Ow! You wuss! OK, let's have a look.
Baby.
Ooh, that's really bleeding, isn't it? Oh, look at that.
Sorry, I'm squeamish about blood.
I'll just be outside.
You guys go.
We'll be fine.
Oh, we can't leave all this.
Yes, we can.
I gotta go to work.
Thanks for coming.
It means a lot to me.
Wouldn't have missed it for the world.
Come here.
Thanks.
See you soon.
See ya.
See you soon.
Happy birthday.
Thank you.
(MOBILE RINGS) Nathan, phone.
(RINGING CONTINUES) It's Layla.
(RINGING CONTINUES) You're not jumping every time she rings.
That's good, honey! It's the way it should be.
No.
(RINGING STOPS) You looking for something? No, just the other salad sewer.
Blind as some umpires I know.
Lost something? Your wedding ring? Shut up.
I knew this was gonna happen.
I knew it.
You're hopeless.
I'm going to find it.
Just don't say anything.
OK.
OK, yeah.
Whoa.
Well, that's my contribution to cleaning up.
Is that better? Oh, no, I can't have a massage from the birthday girl! Yes, you can.
There we go.
Yeah, I can.
(CHUCKLES) Oh, look at that.
That's good.
Oh, you have such strong hands, Chel.
Hey, ow.
Chel, are you OK'? Yeah-no, I'm fine.
I gave blood on the way here.
You did? They could have taken a bit more care with the needles.
It looks really grisly, doesn't it? Yeah.
It IS late.
I think I'll have to go too.
Oh, sure.
OK.
Well, happy birthday.
Thank you.
Bye.
You look beautiful there.
I look alright.
(GIGGLES) You look so funny pulling that silly face! Hey, that's my sexy face.
Hey.
How was the harbour cruise? It was awesome.
Right, Arte'? Yeah, it was great.
Except for Sunday.
Oh.
Yeah, we hit a swell coming past the heads.
What, and got seasick? That's awful.
What? No, not us - everyone else.
We're Greek.
I almost was sick.
The smell! Yeah, tomato skins everywhere.
I'm never eating creamed corn again.
Thank you, Carbo.
I get the picture.
I'm gonna get changed then give you a lift to work, Arte.
(PHONE RINGS) Here.
That's a nice one.
Hello? Oh, g'day, Mum.
Oh, yeah, she's good.
Real good.
I took her on a harbour cruise today.
No, it wasn't a date.
Calm down! Yeah.
She's nice.
That's a good one.
OK, more than nice.
Look, don't go booking a priest just yet.
Shut up! (MOANS) Oh, that feels nice.
Are you You look very serious, darling.
(CHUCKLES NERVOUSLY) It's nothing.
Cup of tea? Yeah, thanks.
(QUIETLY) Well, I don't wanna worry Dad if there's no point.
Worry Dad about what? Forget it.
It's none of my business.
(QUIETLY) Rachel.
OK.
I noticed I noticed some really nasty bruises on Chel's arms and she was very uncomfortable and when I asked her about it - I don't know, she was weird.
What do you mean, she was weird? Well, she told me that she got them giving blood.
So she got them giving blood.
No, Mum, they weren't the kind of bruises you get giving blood.
What Well, maybe the nurse was a trainee and couldn't find a vein.
What are you saying? The only thing I can think of istrack marks.
Track marks? Yeah, well, I'm not saying that that's what they were, but whatever it was, it looked really nasty.
I mean, if it's something serious, wouldn't Dad wanna know'? I don't Dad would want to know about what? Um Well, like I said, it's probably none of my business.
Rachel! What? About Chel.
Don't suppose you're in the mood for something a bit stronger? No, thanks.
Squash is fine.
We're rehearsing tonight.
Gotta keep myself performance-fit.
Are you in a band? Yeah, you might have seen the posters.
We're a Lee Kernaghan tribute band.
Nice.
Yep.
We play both kinds of music.
Sorry'? Country AND Western.
You're quite the comedian.
No, I'm the bass player.
Good luck with that.
He's a dork.
A dork? Is that good? What's âtragic loser" in Greek? So cute.
What a waste.
Are you OK'? You look awful.
Oh, it's nothing.
Is he here often? Gavin? Every darts comp.
He's got a nice smile.
So does Carbo, right? Are you sure you're OK'? You look like those people on the boat cruise.
No, it's OK.
Just Oh Mate! Melissa! You look like the Incredible Hulk - green.
I need a nurse.
(RETCHES) Melissa! I told you the smoked oysters were (VOMITS) (VOMITS) You alright, mate? (COUGHS) Christ, guys, in stereo.
Just stay there, I'll get some buckets.
(VOMITS) It's gonna be a long night.
I can't see Chel using drugs.
I mean, is it likely? Not the Chel that was here for lunch today, the one I've met six or seven times now.
There'd be signs, wouldn't there? You'd think so.
I mean, the thing is, even if there was a problem, it wouldn't matter.
I mean, we'd understand, wouldn't we'? Of course.
But is it any of our business? Well, if she needs help or support.
Yeah, IF, Jules.
I really don't think Chel is using drugs.
Mmm.
Mind you, I didn't think Rachel was either.
No, it's gotta be something else.
People with leukaemia get terrible bruises.
Oh, God, no.
If it wassomething like that then why not say something? Why cover it up? She doesn't wanna complicate things.
Making contact's been huge.
Yeah, but she's made the contact, you guys have spent time.
Look, I just don't wanna push it, Jules.
Not this early in the piece.
I've only just found her.
Heywhere's your wedding ring? Oh, it's in for cleaning.
I was hoping you wouldn't notice.
Oh.
As if.
Are you gonna come to bed'? Yep.
I might actually just watch the news first, though.
Oh, OK.
Come on.
Come on! If there is a god, please help me find this ring.
(DOOR CLOSES) Hey! It's so late.
Is it? I hadn't noticed.
Right.
So, you're not waiting up for me? Maybe a bit.
Wanna watch a movie? I've got a couple of DVDs.
Ben wasn't well.
Did he come home? He's in bed, I think.
(RETCHING, VOMITING) He'll be alright.
Just a little bit of food poisoning.
(VIOLENT RETCHING) Yeah, Mel's got it too.
Hey, look, so which one's your favourite? I've got 'My Best Friend's Wedding', 'Pretty Woman' Er, no.
No, I think I should try and sleep with a pillow on my head.
If that's what you think.
Mmm.
It was a long day.
Goodnight, Nico.
'Night, Arte.
Are you supposed to feel better after you throw up? Yep.
So, after eight I should feel amazing.
Guess this is something we'll talk about when we're old.
(CHUCKLES) Yep.
There's no secrets between us now.
Nup.
We know the colour of each other's bile.
Hmm.
The colour of each other's Yeah, OK.
Thank you.
We are definitely into too much information territory.
Hey, come here.
You ready to marry me now'? (LAUGHS) on (GROANS) (VOMITS) I'll take that as a maybe.
I can't sleep.
Just call her in the morning.
You'll feel better once you've spoken to her.
Nathan, what are you doing? I've lost my wedding ring and I really, really need to find it.
Oh, darling, that's awful! I'll help you look for it.
I've been looking, Mum, OK'?! Half the night! Yeah, alright.
Calm down.
it's not life and death.
it's just a ring.
Is yours âjust a ring"? I just want everything to be like it was.
What do you mean âlike it was"? What's happened? I've done something really stupid.
OK.
So, tell me and we'll fix it.
I can't.
I can't tell you.
It wouldn't be fair.
Nathan, tell me.
I can't.
Are you feeling better now'? Almost game for dry toast.
That's heaps better than we were.
Yeah.
Bummer of a night all round, I reckon.
(PHONE RINGS) Hello.
Yeah, she's just here.
It's your mum.
Mama! (SPEAKS GREEK) (SHOUTS IN GREEK) (SPEAKS GREEK) (SPEAKS GREEK) (SPEAKS GREEK) (CONTINUES SPEAKING) Mama! (SPEAKS GREEK) What did you tell them yesterday? Nothing.
I spoke to my mum and told her we went on a harbour cruise.
Well, my mother is talking white dresses and wedding receptions! Wait.
Hey They're our mothers.
They're not evil, they're just Greek! There you go.
Two sugars.
Ta.
Not a bad day yesterday.
No, it was lovely.
Not too full-on'? Ben and Mel are as sick as dogs, apparently.
Oh, no.
That's them'? Smoked oysters.
Yeah.
Use-by date 78 BC.
(LAUGHS) Yeah.
I just wanted to make sure that you're brushing up OK.
I'm fine.
Mmm.
Rachel said something, didn't she? Yeah.
Look, if you don't wanna talk about it, that's alright.
She's just concerned.
We all are.
You ALL'? Well, not all of us, but Rachel and I andand Jules, obviously.
Can I not talk about it, then? OK.
Fine.
You know, but if there is something, I'm back in your life now, so I want to help you, you know'? So whatever it is you're tied up in Tied up in'? What does that mean? Well, nothing.
I was What, Dave? Well, if you're sick oror if What? Look, I-l I just wanna help out with whatever it is you're going through.
That's all.
This isn't gonna work, Dave.
Chel Rachel! Alex? (LAUGHS) (ALARM BEEPS) Ahh! Sorry.
It's a friend of mine.
Are you working here? No, shoplifting.
(LAUGHS) Yeah, it's my new job.
Come in.
(ALARM BEEPS) I'll be running the joint in six months.
Does your mum know about this? Yeah.
She helped me get the job.
Wow.
Well, that's the best news I've heard in ages.
Nah.
The best news is that I'm saving up to go to Queenstown.
Bungee jumping capital of the world! And your mum's cool with that'? She's scared to bungee jump.
(LAUGHS) Alright.
I meantwhat did she say? Well, she wasn't too happy but she didn't say no.
Hey, I'm really sorry I upset your mum.
Oh Kinda stuffed things up, didn't I'? No.
Rachel, you made things better.
(CH UCKLES) You opened up your big mouth and you said what you thought, and you know what? She listened, for once.
(LAUGHS) It's a miracle! (LAUGHS) Well, hey, I'm really glad things are going so well for you.
And it's fantastic news about Queenstown.
You'll have a great time.
You wanna come? We could go tandem paragliding.
No, thank you.
I'll be fine.
See ya.
Rachel Jake's a stubborn bugger.
Don't give up on him just yet.
Bye.
Well, it sounds like Grace heard some of what you had to say.
Not that she'd admit it.
The whole thing is just so weird.
Jake modelling.
Doesn't he spend all of his time at footy training'? Yeah, but he can have a sideline, can't he? I mean, he's got the looks.
Mmm.
I guess.
it's just it's really not his world.
You do realise who you're suddenly sounding like'? (DOOR CLOSES) Do not even go there.
Oh, darling.
How'd you go? What did she say? She took off.
None of our business, apparently.
Dad, I'm so sorry.
Oh, I should never have gone there.
I mean, look at her life - all over the place, no-one that she can trust.
Ifif she's in trouble, then she's probably frightened.
Yeah.
I stuffed up big-time, Jules.
No.
I reckon she's gone.
They've certainly got you working hard around here.
That's because you guys make such a mess! Sorry.
My fault.
I'm Gavin, by the way.
I know.
I'm Arte.
Hello, Arte! Hello, Gavin.
So, I saw you here the other night.
Just started.
Cleaning tables.
And you're from Greece too, I hear.
Yes.
Correct.
We clean tables in Greece too.
I am very well qualified.
(CH UCKLES) And do you like music? I love music.
Excellent.
So, I don't suppose What? you're free after work? It's country karaoke night at the Sovereign.
I've been working on my Willie.
Nelson.
(GIGGLES) Yes.
Yes, I'd love to.
(DOOR OPENS) So, darling husband, what are we gonna do tonight? Movie? Yeah.
Yeah, sounds good.
Maybe we can pick up your really, really shiny ring while we're out.
I don't think the shop would be open.
What shop is it? Uh, it's near my work.
Mmm? Uh, I can't (TUTS) I can't remember the name.
It's just in the back al I found it out near the fishpond.
Oh, my God, Sam! I thought I lost it.
I didn't know how to tell you.
It's OK.
I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry I lied.
I'm sorry about everything.
This mess I just it's just a ring.
What's important is us, and we're OK.
Thank you.
That's a relief.
(CH UCKLES) Whew! (LAUGHS) Hi.
Hey.
So, I was talking to Libby earlier.
It sounds like you might have scored that 'Rampant' campaign.
Sounds like it.
Hmm! You know, I never thanked you for that.
Oh, you don't have to thank me.
You got that all by yourself.
And I saw Alex earlier at the skate shop.
Yeah? Yeah.
Dunno how that's gonna go.
He's got a mouth on him sometimes.
Yeah, and he's off to New Zealand! How wild is that'? Don't start on Mum again.
She's bent over backwards lately.
Made a lot of compromises.
Yep.
Maybe I was a bit quick to judge her.
I pushed when I shouldn't have and Jake, I'm really, really sorry.
Maybe you should tell her that.
But I just told you.
She drops Alex off every day at 8:00.
Hey, Benno.
Mate, what are you doing here? I was in the neighbourhood.
Thought I'd give Arte a lift home.
Um, I'm not so sure she wants a lift.
Who's that dude? That's Gavin.
He's in a band.
I think he and Arte might be Hey, Arte! Ready to go? Excuse me.
Who are you? âWho are YOU?" might be a better question, mate.
He's just a friend.
Oh, yeah? What's going on? Wellwe're going out.
Out? With him? Yeah.
It's country kara I'm not talking to you, mate.
Sorry.
I don't think this is a good idea.
Don't tell me who I can and can't see.
If this is about your mum and my mum I came here to meet people.
You ARE meeting people.
OTHER people! People my age.
Not the people Mum chooses for me.
Let's go.
No, you're not going.
Let me go! No.
You're coming home with me.
Mate, keep this up and you're gonna get barred.
See? Not him, you.
Me'?! What did I do'? I guess I'll be going, then.
Yeah.
Good.
Arte.
Chel, I'mI'm so glad you're here.
I I'm so sorry.
I really shouldn't have said anything.
Is your dad home? Yeah.
Yeah, of course.
Come in.
Come on in.
He's just Um (CLEARS THROAT) Chel, hi.
Dave, um You guys should probably have some time alone.
No, no, no, no.
It involves you.
It involves everybody.
Oh, Dave, I'm sorry for walking away.
No, I should have respected your privacy.
You see, I'm just not used to sharing.
Well, who would I tell things? Especially things like this.
Chel, we didn't mean to pressure you.
No, no, no.
I have to be honest.
I I have HIV.
I've had it for 23 years.
It was a lottery back then and I lost.
It's a shock, isn't it? But you don't have to worry about me.
I get treatment.
What kind of treatment? Just treatment.
A treatment's a treatment.
It works.
I'm still here.
My life's normal.
So, yeah, that's thebruising on my arms.
Umis there anything that we can No.
No, Dave.
No.
So, that's what I came to say and, um OK.
Now I'll leave you to take it in.
Sorry.
Chel It's fine, Julie.
I know what's on your mind.
No, I You wanna look after your family.
It's not that.
I just l (swans) I'm sorry.
I feel like we've pushed you to this.
It's no-one's business but yours.
No, no.
But it is your business.
And it might change things.
No.
No, it won't change things.
Justprocess it.
She must have got it travelling.
How'? Well, there's only one way, isn't there? Blood-to-blood contact.
Sharing needles, unsafe sex Or a blood transfusion.
Yeah.
The poor woman.
There aren't any risks, are there? Risks? No.
I mean, not unless you fell through a plate glass window together and what are the chances of that'? This is my mother we're talking about, and I don't give a stuff how she got it.
As far as I'm concerned, nothing's changed.
OK, alright, maybe I overreacted.
But trust me - I know the type.
He was a really nice guy.
He was into Lee Kernaghan.
At his age! That's weird.
What about the lemon squash? He looks after himself.
You're too trusting, Arte.
You don't know guys.
I know you, and you are just impossible! What's up with you two? He's acting like he owns me.
I was looking out for you.
(SCOFFS) (DOOR CLOSES) I'm going to bed.
Ben? Ah, yeah, there was an incident at the Boat Club.
Carbo fronted a bloke Arte was heading out with.
I'll go talk to her.
Sorry, mate, but that's gotta be up there with one of the dumbest things you've ever done, and you've done some pretty dumb ones.
I know, what an idiot! Too much, too soon.
You've just gotta back off.
Give her time.
She'll be right.
I dunno, mate.
She's fuming.
I reckon I've blown it.
Hey.
Great minds.
Need a hand? Sure.
So what's she been saying? She's pretty upset.
I don't blame her.
Poor Carbo.
He's like me - we're our own worst enemy sometimes.
Arte's got a way to go before she's ready to walk down the aisle.
(LAUGHS) Yeah, I picked that up.
Eugh.
Some others are way out in front of her.
Me, for instance.
You? Yeah.
Me.
So what you're saying is you're really thinking about it.
I'm over thinking about it.
I accept.
So that means Yes.
Yes? Yes is your answer.
Yes? Yes.
You'll marry me? Yes! Yes! (SQUEALS) (LAUGHS) I figure after last night we've got enough shared history, we've ticked enough boxes.
Let's go tell the world.
What's all the yelling'? We're getting married! To each other.
Congratulations.
We've gotta go tell Mum and Dad.
Bye! That'sthat's great.
Hey, everyone! Everyone, hold the front page.
What's up? You guys are officially the second to know.
Someone won lotto'? Better than that.
We're getting married.
(GAS PS) (ALL CHEER AND CLAP) Oh, my goodness! That's great news.
All the best.
And the punchline is? There's no punchline.
Getting married's probably one of the most important things you'll ever do in your life.
I'm in a Jane Austen novel.
I'm the spinster that no-one wants to marry! Oh, darling.
You're not! I am.
You're not.
Oh, darling, I'm so happy for you.
Can I ask you something? Yeah, of course.
Melissa's never said she loves me.
Is that a problem? I'm NOT ugly! Oh, uh, no, well I mean, if she said she'd marry me, of course she loves me, right? Yeah, of course.
Yeah.
It's just words.
Hey, toast, toast.
Come on, Julie.
No, no.
OK, we all set'? Oh, yes.
Toast.
Ah, to the happy couple, Ben and Melissa.
Belissa.
Belissa.
Belissimo.
Belissimo.
DAVE: Congratulations.
Nico.
Arte.
It's too much.
Your mother, my mother.
It's all about their lives, not mine.
You've been sweet and kind, just like my mother hoped you'd be.
But I'm only 18.
I'm not ready for this.
Ready for what? In six months we'll be engaged.
Mothers get their way.
I can see it all mapped out for me.
I'm sorry that's such a bad thing.
No It's not a bad thing.
You're a nice guy, Nico.
But this is not where I want to be.
Soyou're going home.
I'm not going home, Nico.
Great! And I'm not staying here.
Oh.
I'm going to travel with Lexi.
She said there are jobs on Hayman Island.
That's, um a great plan.
I'm sorry if I hurt you.
It's alright.
I'm tough.
(LAUGHS) Will you do me one favour'? For you, anything.
You tell my mother, OK'? OK.
Ooh, how good is this, eh? My best buddy, my best buddy's girl.
Aw.
You're really gonna do it.
You're actually getting married.
Yep, we actually are.
And you've done it.
Done what? You've found true love.
Hey, you'll find it too one day.
Some days I'm not so sure.
Oh, come on - a guy as beautiful as you.
Hey, yeah, if I was a chick Hey, whoa.
Stop it right there.
Seriously, I'm stoked.
Thank you.
Goodnight.
Well, that's a better reaction than we got from Nathan.
âMarriage is the most important thing you'll ever do.
" (LAUGHS) I'm like, yeah, I know.
Yeah, well, it is a very big deal.
Especially as far as mums are concerned.
Hey, yeah - have you got the old dress? Oh, bad idea.
I want you in white, anyway.
Swimmers.
Oh.
We can have matching thongs.
Hell, yes! We are talking feet, right? 'Cause if you think mankini I think I've got one.
Oh.
Have I told you how much I love you? No, Melissa.
You keep forgetting.
Oh.
Well, I wanted to say it when I meant it with all my heart.
So, I love you.
Say it again.
I love you, Ben.
A little louder.
I love you.
Say it like you mean it.
I love you! Once more, with feeling.
(SHOUTS) I love you! (SQUEALS) I love you too.
(SIGHS) If you could give me a call that'd be great.
That's the fourth message I've left her.
Thought she might want to know about Ben and Melissa.
I can't stand this, Jules.
What if she's done a runner'? Oh.
Well, just Why don't you go see her in the morning'? We'll be fine.
You know what I've learned over the past few weeks? What it's like to have a mother.
It was just an abstract concept before.
But now there's no way I can lose her, Jules.
It just can't happen.
See you later.
You go well.
Grace.
Rachel.
Jake told me I might find you here.
Not a chance meeting, then? Um, no.
Could you just wait up a minute? I'm in a hurry.
Oh, this won't take long.
I don't have long.
You probably don't wanna hear this from me.
But you're gonna tell me anyway.
After the things I said.
I take it back.
A mother does what she has to do and no-one has a right to challenge that.
I'm really sorry.
That's it? Yeah.
I've gotta go.
(PHONE BEEPS) You should be really proud.
Hello.
Hey.
Thanks for coming.
You said it was important.
Yeah, it is.
Um, Chel, you're Dave's mother.
And I don't know if you realise it, but in the short time he's known you, that's how he's come to think of you.
I'm not much of a mother.
That's not true.
Your first thought in all of this has been for everybody else.
I mean, when I cut my finger at your birthday, your first instinct was to back away to protect me.
And maybe that's why Dave thinks you're pushing him away now, becauseyou want to spare him any more pain.
But he doesn't want to be spared.
And neither do we.
You're part of our family now.
We want you in our lives again.
(DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES) Rachel.
Hey.
Mum told me what you said.
She did? Yeah.
And she really appreciates it.
I'm glad.
She's got a really funny way of showing it.
Yeah.
You know how she is.
Yeah.
Look, where Mum's concerned, I just see things in black and white.
And I strayed into the grey territory.
So what happens now'? What do you want to happen? Just so glad we're talking again.
(SIGHS) Yep, I think we've overcatered.
If anyone wants more Oh, no.
So, no-one's on a carbs-only diet.
Ha! With my metabolism? Are you nuts? Just leave it, love, and I'll throw it in the compost.
(DOORBELL RINGS) Chel.
Hello, Dave.
Hello, Mum.
Sometimes when we're afraid, our first instinct is to back away.
But it's not really fear that drives us to do the things we often regret.
It's love, and love that can make it all right again.