Bed of Roses (2008) s03e11 Episode Script
Mount Misery
all hugely inappropriate.
I don't get it.
We're holding each other back.
Ah! Do I warn every guy I go out with about you? I love you, Hol.
And I will never take you for granted again.
I was riding my bike through the national park and this black panther comes straight over the top.
And I look up and there he is.
He's looking me straight in the eyes.
Do you think it's inevitable that two people get tired of each other after they live together? Just 'cause we're 150 doesn't mean we have to give up on love.
Oh, I'm not talking about love, I'm talking about marriage.
It's, without doubt, the most ridiculous institution ever imposed upon two people.
I don't think we'll ever be boring.
Don't you? (Laughs) See.
It does look similar to Bob Knox's ewe.
Yeah.
And Ethel Bailey's calf, too.
Ugh.
Yep.
Another big cat attack.
Oh, Marty! It's got to be a dog.
It's not a dog.
It's definitely the work of the panther.
(Sighs) The panther is a myth! How many times have I told you I've seen it with my own eyes? Look, I was up in the hills and I'm riding my motorbike and We've all heard, Marty.
There's wild dogs in the national park, but the ranger won't acknowledge it.
There's a big black cat roaming up in them hills.
And the paper's got its head in the sand.
The Echo deals in facts, not fiction.
Come.
We'll see.
I'll get you a picture of that panther.
And when I get the shot I get to be photo editor.
£ GENTLE ACOUSTIC MUSIC £ I lay down in a bed of roses £ I woke up lying on a bed of nails £ It's the oldest of tales £ Lose the wind £ From our sails £ I lay down in a bed of roses £ I woke up lying on a bed of nails £ Dee-dee-dee dum dee-dum dee-dum £ La-la la-la la La-la la-la la £ Lee-lee lee-lee la-la.
£ So Nan can't find her wedding dress? Apparently not.
Well, don't worry, Mum.
It's going to be fun.
And it's great that Nan's buying us the dress.
This designer sounds perfect for you.
You're going to look amazing, I promise.
I can't wait! Oh, man.
You should wear those to the wedding.
Don't tempt me.
You and Minna away together for two days.
Yeah.
And Hol.
Holly's not the problem, sweetheart.
I can just see it.
Three generations of women from the same family spending every waking moment together.
Call me when you get back early.
(Laughs) No way.
I'll just pretend we stayed the two days, so you can't say I told you so.
(Chuckles) Hol, come on! You have fun.
I will.
Just having a quiet drink with the boys.
I've gotta get up early.
I haven't had a fish in a while.
(Panting) So just a few drinks tonight? Just a few.
Anyway, you have a great time.
We'll start organising stuff when you get back.
Cool, yeah.
I'll see you tomorrow night.
Yeah.
Love you.
Love you.
See you.
See you, honey.
Bye, Nick.
Bye! Have fun! Bye.
Bye.
See you.
(Engine fails to start) Now what? No, no, no.
Wait.
(Engine starts) Yay! Yay! Bye! Drive carefully.
(Both sing) £ To the city To the city, to the city we will go £ To the city, to the city How we get there we don't know £ To the city, to the city To the city we will go £ To the city, to the city For dinner and a show.
£ (Horns honks) (Sighs) OK.
Chair covers, napkins, streamers, tablecloths, cutlery and plates.
And specialty chocolates.
Marg sure loves a wedding.
I thought you wanted it low-key.
Yeah, this is Marg's version of low-key.
Come on, you two! Yes.
The best is yet to come.
Whoo-hoo! I think it's just down here.
It's over there, it's over there.
Mum! (Horns honk) So rude! Come on, Mum.
(Drill whirrs) £ GENTLE CLASSICAL MUSIC Ooh! Hm Ooh.
Oh, it's perfect.
You look so beautiful.
Yes, yes.
It's wonderful.
What do you think? I, um I think it's lovely.
Thank you.
(Men laugh) Seriously, this photo is going to launch my career as a wildlife photographer.
I can see the headlines - 'Killer Panther Captured by Marty Mason'.
It'll be syndicated all around the world.
Dream on, Marty.
I'm going to get this beast.
To Marty's panther.
ALL: To Marty's panther.
There's nothing to laugh about, fellas.
There's a panther up there, alright.
You hear that? Aido and I are going out tomorrow night.
We're going to get a photo of that big cat.
Are you sure you want to do that, Marty? Yeah, why not? I've never told you about the time I went on the muster with Jack Snibson, have I? No.
He was losing cattle.
up in the high country.
We took six 'tough as guts' cattle dogs with us.
And we made an enclosure outside an old hut.
We took the dogs inside.
It was pitch black and we were almost asleep when suddenly the dogs started whimpering and howling.
They hid under our bunks with the hair on their back standing on end.
So we went out to see what all the fuss was about.
We should have never have gone outside.
The Yanks were stationed near Indigo in World War II and they bought their cougars with them as mascots, idiots.
I reckon this one would have weighed in at 120 kilos.
But it wasn't her size that was so terrifying.
It was her stealth.
Before she attacked, we .
.
we couldn't see her.
And we couldn't hear her.
Well, how come you're still here? 'Cause Jacko decided to run.
What? It got him? We never found him.
Just his hat, or what was left of it.
Good luck up there.
So are we still on for tomorrow, Marty? Yeah, of course we are.
Is she going to gum us to death? (All laugh) ALL: Hey! No, I would rather be safe than sorry.
But coming all the way back from Melbourne early.
You need your medication, Mum.
I'm alright as long as I take the pills within 12 hours.
No, I don't want to take any chances, OK? You've already one stroke.
I mean, God.
(Sobs) Mum? Louisa, are you alright? Yeah, I'm fine.
I would really like to say that I think the dress is lovely and I'm very grateful.
But it's Nick and I were just going to have a simple wedding.
And I don't know what's happened.
Everybody's gone all traditional on me and I thought that was what you wanted.
I hope you're not getting cold feet.
No! I'm not getting cold feet.
Look, look.
There's a sign to the old lookout.
Do you remember? We used to go to watch the sunset with your father.
Come on, let's go again.
It'll cheer you up.
Holly's never seen it.
Come on.
I think it's right.
No.
(Sighs) Let's go left.
MAN: 18 to win! ALL: Whoa! Marty, is that on the board? Whoa! Here we go.
Yes! It's 9! Excusez-moi.
ALL: Ah Coco! (All cheer) No, come on.
Guys, come on! £ FUNKY MUSIC (All whoop and cheer) ALL: Take it off! Take it off! Take it off! Take it off! Take it off! Take it off! Take it off! Take it off! (Cheering) What did you say to her? Oh, you know? Something about the contented and the desperate.
£ MUSIC CONTINUES (Cheering) MAN: Marty! (Cheering continues) Louisa, you've left the road.
No.
I actually haven't, Mum.
The road seems to have left us.
Hol, can you see anything? A sign? A light? A five-star hotel? Hol? Holly? Sorry.
I was thinking about something.
Let me guess, Sean.
Is everything alright with you two? Yeahyeah.
It's justits a long story.
Why have you stopped? I haven't.
Yes, you have.
You've stopped.
I haven't.
The car stopped.
(Engine fails to start) (Sighs) Well, try doing what you did earlier.
Hol.
Hang on.
What do you mean 'what she did earlier'? (Both sigh) The car wouldn't start before when we came to get you and So Mum did something and then it started.
Are you telling me there's been an existing problem and you haven't had it fixed? No.
Holly is mentioning a freakish thing that happened earlier today and, unfortunately, it seems to have happened again.
Well, clearly there was an existing problem.
If you'd have got Nick to look at it we wouldn't have broken down here in the middle of goodness-knows-where.
Can I remind you who's idea it was to take the scenic route to Disneyland? Ooh.
OK.
(Sighs) Bloody I can't even see what I'm looking for.
Do you even know what you're looking for? Well, I think this is one situation where the mobile telephone might actually prove useful.
Mum, do you want me to call Nick? No, I don't want you to call Nick.
I'd like you to have some faith in my ability to fix it.
Call Nick.
There's no reception anywhere.
So much for the mobile phone.
(Sighs) OK.
Try again.
I am.
Bloody thing.
Sorry, Nan.
I say the battery's flat! (Bang) Oh! Oh, could you just let me do (Car passes) Thanks, Coco.
You were great.
Oh, um, it's Christine.
What? My name is Christine Tompkins.
Oh, right.
It's nice to meet you, Martin.
Can I call you Martin? My Mum's the only one that calls me Martin, butyeah.
Oh.
Um There's your money and there's an extra $20 in there.
Thank you.
Do you want to come back in for a drink? I can't.
I've got another job to go to.
I do hospital work as well as this to pay for my music studies.
Oh.
I play the cello.
Anyway, thanks.
No worries.
And don't worry about that panther.
I'm sure she'll really like you.
You think? Bye.
(Door slams) I think we're here for the night.
What? We're all going to sleep in here together? Well, we can't sleep outside.
(Sighs) Well, let's hope Nick's having a better night.
So have you finished rewriting your vows? (Scoffs) Writing your vows? It can't be that difficult, surely.
Well, actually it has been quite difficult.
Oh, no.
I'm sorry.
That came out all wrong.
What I mean is you speak to Nick every day, how is this any different? There's so much emphasis on these ceremonies.
It's the ongoing relationship that matters.
(Yawns) I'll be glad when the whole thing's over.
Oh.
Oh, I see.
Sorry about that.
(Sighs) Mum, do you think it's a mistake that Nick and I are getting married? No, I don't.
I just paid a fortune for the dress.
What do you expect me to say? OK.
Excuse me, Nan.
What are you doing, Holly? I'm getting out.
The bush is supposed to be a place where you can have some peace.
Hol, Hol.
We'll stop.
No, you won't.
£ DRAMATIC MUSIC (Sighs) Louisa, I don't know what you want from me.
I just want you to be happy for me.
Why did you marry Dad? What? I'm saying, given your beliefs, why did you choose to marry Dad rather than just live together? Um Alright.
I'll tell you the truth.
William and I, we .
.
we never actually got married.
I mean, there was no wedding and there was no dress.
Does it really make any difference? I mean, you were the child of a loving relationship.
Surely that's what matters.
And, yes, people thought we were married, but I mean, what's the problem? Wait When you say 'people', 'people thought we were married' What about your only daughter? Well, we never wanted you to feel different.
£ SPOOKY MUSIC Look, William and I, we just didn't believe in it.
We wanted We didn't want to trap each other or take each other for granted.
We just wanted every day to be a choice to be together.
Because we believed in ourselves as two separate individuals.
Well, I certainly wasn't going to take a vow to obey him.
And he didn't want me to.
We found that whole concept ridiculous.
Ridiculous? Right.
So do you think Nick and I marrying each other, do you think that's ridiculous? No.
Your relationship with Nick is your own business.
Different people negotiate these things in different ways.
Yeah, but this this isn't about me, is it? I mean, really, it's about you.
I mean 'Cause Every time I asked you or every time I wanted a wedding photo or looked at a dress you fobbed me off.
(Sniffs) Ah! And I knew.
You know what? I knew there was something Because (Sobs) You're my mother.
We're meant to be close.
(Whoosh) Boo! Holly! (Laughs) Hol, you could have given Nan a heart attack.
I was just trying to lighten the mood.
(Laughs) Are you getting in? No, no.
I just need some air.
Are you OK, Nan? Yep.
I'm OK.
Is Mum OK? I hope so.
(Birds chirp) So why are we stopping here? I've got someone for you to meet.
Aido, meet Palo, the Mt Misery panther, the only one in the district since 1938.
The panther boys aren't going to like this.
They're not going to know.
We'll have him back by tonight.
Grab him.
Come on.
You've got to be kidding me.
We'll never get away with this.
Yeah, we are.
I thought you saw the panther.
An urban myth, mate.
Just trying to get a rise out of them.
What about what Clem said? He's senile.
Who knows what he's on about? Then where the hell did Palo come form? I don't know, mate.
Africa.
Who cares? Let's go.
The window, idiot! £ SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC Oh, come on.
(Sighs in frustration) Huh? What What happened? I think we had a visitor last night.
I'm so sorry, Mum.
It's OK.
(Grunts) It's OK.
Come on.
Pack it up.
Put it in the car so Nan can't see.
OK? At least we've got some water left.
Yep.
That's good.
Hey, look.
A wombat's burrow.
Remember Nan said that they can chew through anything.
Yep.
That's what it'll be, a wombat.
That's alright, Rembrandt.
I've got it.
Hey.
Don't forget to put those on.
I need you later on to help smoke the trout.
You sound like Dad.
Is it the first time back since Yeah.
Yeah, fishing was his thing.
It was our thing.
You know, I spend so much time being angry about all the crap he left me with I've forgotten about all the good stuff.
It almost doesn't seem right, being here without him.
Well, best thing you can do for your old man is make the most of it.
Great spot.
Fantastic spot.
Now shut up and let's fish.
So what's happening with Sean, Hol? Um Well, you know how he applied for the Royal Academy of Fine Arts? Yep.
He got in.
Wow.
That's wonderful.
You'll miss him.
No, I won't, because I'm going with him.
Oh.
Really? Well, you won't miss him at all, then.
We're going to travel for six months first then Sean will do the course and I'll stay on and work.
Right.
So who's going to look after me? Yeah.
It's going to be great.
We're going to get Europasses and travel everywhere.
Well, sounds like you've got it all planned.
Yeah.
We do.
It's just as well I've been working in a pub 'cause that's what I'll be doing when I get to London - pouring the beers.
So you're going to defer for another year? Well, I can't really defer Sean.
Right.
Because you're frightened you might lose him.
No.
Of course not.
I'm going because I want to.
Hol, I didn't mean to upset you, it's just Have you thought this through? That's all I've been doing.
I've been thinking it through from every single angle since he asked me.
I'm going to go find some phone reception.
Ah.
What the hell has happened? We had a visitor.
I think it might be wombats.
Well, what about the dress? Oh, no! Oh! £ SPOOKY MUSIC Hey there, little fellow.
Hey.
Hey.
£ SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC (Screams) (Panting) Hol! Hol! What? There was a wombat.
And I thought it was still alive, but it was just its head.
Its whole body was gone! It'll just be wild dogs.
They won't bother us, especially now they've had something to eat.
Come on, come on.
No, it was still bleeding.
It was fresh! Hol, it's alright.
Your Nan's right.
Just get in the car.
(Birdsong) So, Nick, any last-minute nerves? Nah.
Come on, I can't believe you're not at all nervous.
There's nothing to be nervous about if you know you're doing the right thing.
How can you be so sure? With Louie? She's unpredictable, she can't cook, she's clumsy.
But she's my best friend and I love her.
I've waited 30 years to be with her.
You know what? It's strange.
When I'm not with her it feels like something's missing.
So where to first? London? Paris? Rome? Romania, Croatia then Italy.
I'm going to take Holly on a moonlight gondola ride in Venice.
Ooh! That sounds romantic.
Shut up.
(Both laugh) You know, this is the first time in my whole life I can actually do what I want.
But I'm kind of freaking out.
When I left Rainbow's End it was the scariest thing I ever did.
But it's a big world out there.
And you both need to experience it.
We're always going to be here.
You just make sure you bring that girl back to visit her mother mad me.
Whoa! Trout! Strike, Pickers! Ha ha! (Chuckles) I know the perfect spot for that photo - up at that hut Clem was talking about.
It'll give it somesome .
.
authenticity? Yeah, I was getting there.
Some authenticity.
Let's go.
(Birds squawk) You know, if we started walking out of here now, I reckon we can get to the main road before it gets dark.
(Sighs) I'm going to try one more time.
(Engine starts) ALL: Oh! Get in! That's fantastic! We can't leave our rubbish around everywhere.
Mum, don't! Mum, get in! Mum, if it Mum! (Engine stops) (Engine fails to start) No.
No, no, no, no! Start it again! (Grunts) What did you do? I didn't do anything! It's 'cause you guys were having an environmental moment.
Hang on! It stalled because you didn't have the sense to get Nick to fix it yesterday morning.
This isn't Nick, it isn't me, it's the ute! It's like a tradesman blaming their tools.
What did that mean, Mum? Can you both stop shouting at each other? God! That is officially my worst cast-off ever.
I must have mistaken the branch for the lake.
(Laughs) I caught a car once.
Don't worry.
We've all done worse.
(Grunts) There.
Got it.
Take it.
Ah! Oh, sorry.
Are you alright? It's fine.
It's fine, it's fine.
Mate, that's in deep.
We better get you to a doctor for a tetanus shot.
Are you mad? I cut myself all the time in the garage.
I'll be fine.
Besides, I'm not giving up all of this for a scratch on a hand.
(Grunts) There.
Oh, God.
Alright.
Signal mirror.
Markers.
OK? Well done.
And sun hats.
(Laughs) Come on.
Alright.
It's funny.
The day before Sean asked me to go overseas with him I was getting really excited about starting uni.
I even began to look for accommodation.
Really? Yeah.
Well, life's like that.
Like what? Well, just when you think you've got it all sorted out it'll throw you a curve ball, keep you on your toes.
What do you want to do? (Sighs) Uh, I love Sean a lot, but It's strange.
Going overseas with him seems like the easy option.
Not going, it's a lot more scary.
You'll be right.
This is where I saw the wombat.
It's gone.
Mum Come on.
Don't worry, it's alright.
Keep walking.
Just keep walking.
No thanks, mate.
Still no service.
You spoke to Ruby yesterday.
Why do you need to speak to her every day for? It's called love, mate.
Have you forgotten? Seriously, how long's it been? This fellow probably sees more action than you.
Hey, Aido.
Yeah.
I'm an OK bloke, aren't I? Yeah.
I got a job, I got a car.
With chicks I just never seem to get it right.
Maybe I'm not attractive enough.
You've got that part right.
There you go - trapper's hut.
Great.
OK.
Pass him down.
Don't drop it.
It's worth more than you are.
I got it.
Do you think you should remove the jumper? Sure.
If I go with Sean I'm just going to stay the same.
I'll be 19-year-old Holly Atherton forever.
I know it's incredibly difficult to let go of someone like Sean, but .
.
if you're having these doubts But, Mum, I said yes.
Sean thinks I'm going with him.
How can I just How can I just turn around and say I'm not? (Sighs) Well, if he loves you, which I know he does, then he'll understand.
But it's better that you tell him now so he has time to take it all in.
What if he doesn't go? Well, that's his decision.
You can't make it for him.
Mum.
Mum, please, come on.
Let's rest.
We've got to rest.
Oh, no.
I'll rest when you rest.
Alright.
Look at this.
I'm resting.
You can't just give up! Oh! Nan, come on.
Please, for heaven's sake.
Sit down.
(Sighs) Whoa! God! You will be the absolute death of me.
Here.
Thank you.
Oh, my God.
Mum, Nan, come have a look! What could have made these? They're huge.
Marty, that's got to be over 5ft long.
Alright.
What we're going to do now is stick together, alright? We're going to staycalm.
We're going to stay calm, we're going to take a couple of shots and get the hell out of here.
Marty.
What? Don't move.
Just take a step forward real slow and look behind you.
(All scream) Ah! That's it.
I'm getting out of here.
(Bird squawks) I reckon we should try down at the point, Nick.
What do you reckon? Nick! It's alright.
I just tripped over.
It's all good, it's all good.
(Panting) All good.
Pig's arse.
(Panting) It's all good.
Ooh.
It's going to get dark soon.
No.
We've still got a little while.
I think it's right here.
No, Mum.
It's this way.
Come on.
Look, you know what? I think we should go back to the ute.
BOTH: No.
We don't know which direction we're going, OK? This way, at least, in the ute we will be safe and we can set off in the morning.
Come on.
Oh.
£ SINISTER MUSIC (Panting) I'll get that.
I'm alright.
Give it to me.
Let me help you.
I'm walking.
I'm walking! (Sighs) Oh.
Hang on a sec.
Mum, Mum, I reckon we can cut through there.
Nan's tired and it's getting dark.
It'll save time.
OK.
Mum, I think we'll go this way, OK? Oh.
Do you think that's wise? Well, uh, yeah.
I think it'll save us time.
I don't think it's a good idea but as you seem to have made yourself Girl Guide leader, please show the way.
Yep.
Just 'cause you're older than me doesn't mean you always know better.
If you'd listened to me in the first place we'd be out of here having a beer by now.
You're just like my old man, Pickers.
Pig-headed.
Wouldn't let me help him.
You know what? Stuff you.
Stuff the pair of you stubborn old buggers! (Panting) There's people around here.
Look, they've gone through the grass over there.
We should go this way.
Come on.
Oh.
Well, we seem to be well and truly lost now thanks to some fabulous decision-making on the part of our Tawny Owl.
So, yes, why don't we go off on an even bigger wild goose chase? We were doing that out of concern for you.
Can you not see that? Nan, it was my idea to go this way.
Oh, I am sorry.
I've been stiff-necked, haven't I? Yes, William used to pick me up on that.
I know exactly what you're both doing.
£ SINISTER MUSIC (Sharp warble) (All exclaim) Oh, my God.
(Laughs) Oh, no! Hey, look! Look, a marker! Hey.
Tawny Owl found a marker.
Look at that! Nan, Nan, look! Scrambled, fried or poached? Oh, my Oh! (Laughs) (Panting) Smithy.
(Panting) You mind giving a stubborn old pig-headed bugger a hand? Thought you'd never ask.
(All sigh) Come on.
We'd better clean up this mess.
Mum, let me do it.
You take Nan into the car.
Thank you.
Alright.
You alright? Yes.
You know, I'm glad we found those eggs.
For a while there I thought you might have to eat me, being the weakest.
(Laughs) As if.
I think you're one of the strongest people I know, Mum.
You know, you've really found your feet over the last couple of years with the new interests and the joband Nick.
Yes, I do think you're good for each other.
Thank you.
I'm sorry I kept it all from you.
Now I suppose you feel you don't know who I am.
I think that's OK.
I spent half my life not knowing who I am.
You You are a wonderful, open-hearted, optimistic woman.
Thank you.
And you are the salt of the earth with your feet on the ground.
Somehow that doesn't sound quite so appealing.
(Laughs) You know, I didn't really set out to be deceptive.
William and I started living together quite openly in Melbourne.
But this is a small community and .
.
there was your grandfather.
And we had some bitter clashes in the past about my independent views.
And so it just seemed easier all round to pretend we were married.
I can see, looking back, that doesn't seem quite so independent.
I'm sorry, but, you know, my only regret is misleading you.
And I know that was wrong.
It's OK.
Thank you.
(Crickets chirp) (Creaking) (Low growl) (Scampering) Oh! What was that? There's something There's something on the roof.
What? It'sit's a cat.
It's a biga big cat.
Mum, wind up your window.
(Panting) (Heavy thump) (All scream) (Thumping continues) (All continue screaming) (Grunts) Come on.
What's it doing? It's spraying.
Oh, that's disgusting! Mum, there's power.
Oh, my God.
Come on.
Come on, please! Please.
I hate this car! (Fierce growl) (All scream) (Engine starts) (Horn honks insistently) Let's go! Let's go! Let's get the hell out of here! (All scream) Hang on! Hang on! What was it? Nick.
(Groans) Up you get.
That's it.
(Grunts) Come on.
(Grunts) HOLLY: What's wrong with it? What have we stopped for? Look at the temperature gauge.
Oh, no! We must have hit the radiator.
Mum.
What are we going to do now? Hang on.
I know this, I know this.
Get the eggs.
Where did you put the eggs? £ DRAMATIC MUSIC Mum, the temperature's going down.
Come on.
Get in the car.
Where did you learn how to do that? The Echo.
I remember somebody wrote in.
(Laughs) Let's get out of here quickly.
Hang on.
Give me that.
What now? Can we just go? Nah.
We've got to get a shot of him in his jumper.
It'll be fun! (Camera flashes) Now that's funny.
(Low growl) That's not.
(Growling continues) Marty? Marty! Alright.
Which way - left or right? I don't know.
Girls, come on! (All scream) What are you doing? Hey! Louisa, Louisa.
Here it is, here it is.
We've got a deal, remember? I get to be photo editor.
Great! Oh, Marty.
Marty, they're all blurry.
What did you expect? I was running for my frigging life! Yeah, but no-one will believe This could be a wombat or a bear.
No.
Yes, it could be What is that? It's nothing.
It's just another one we took out for bait, that was all.
Look at me.
Deal off.
(Sighs) Martin? Christine.
Hey.
Hey.
How did the hunting go? Great.
Do you want to take a look? Yeah.
Hm.
Smithy It's OK.
You don't have to.
I do have to.
I'm sorry.
I was being a bit of a goose.
No, you weren't.
Yeah, you were.
(Chuckles) I'm just glad you're OK.
Ah! It's amazing what you learn from fishing.
I reckon you know all you need to.
You probably learned it from your dad.
If you can save a big lug like me, I reckon you're ready for overseas.
Thanks, mate.
LOUISE: That's OK, Doctor.
We'll wait.
Louie? Louie? Louie? What are you doing here? Nick? What are you doing here? Are you alright? What's going on? What's wrong? Nothing.
Well, um No, I'm alright.
You're a sight for sore eyes.
(Laughs) You know how you said there might be a little trouble with Mum? Yeah.
Nah.
It was a walk in the park.
(Chuckles) What happened? Uh, well Nick, nil.
Trout, one.
Thanks.
(Sighs) You're trembling.
It's probably just a bit of shock.
It's not that.
I I can't go overseas with you.
I think it's great, so great, that you're going to travel the world and become an artist, but .
.
if I went it would be for the wrong reasons.
I'm going to go to Melbourne Uni this year and .
.
and that's what I want to do.
Don't be so understanding.
It makes it harder.
What do you want me to do? Yell at you? I love you.
I just want you to be happy.
Even if that means not being with me.
Come on.
(Sighs) You wait there.
Oh, Mum.
What? (Sighs) Now, this isn't a wedding dress, but I did feel beautiful in it.
I wore this in a concert years ago.
And that was the night your father told me he'd fallen in love with me.
So I kept it.
(Low growl) It's 7:30am and it's 35 degrees already.
The bride is going to melt.
The fire's burning out of control of the township of Sapphire.
They've asked us to be on stand-by in the national park, alright? It's nowhere near the fire.
Just precaution.
Louisa, is the wedding still on? Fingers crossed.
(Siren wails) This house is all I've got and I intend to stay and fight for it.
(Coughs) Holly, stay back! Marty! Code red! Code red! Get out of there! Get in the truck.
We're not leaving you, Marty.
Get in the truck.
'Crew missing, feared dead.
' He's been standing next to me for my whole life.
I was scared, I was scared to get married.
Now he's not here.
Why them? Why? Why? People that we love might actually lose their lives because of .
.
because of someone like you.
(Grunts) Mum! Please.
I don't get it.
We're holding each other back.
Ah! Do I warn every guy I go out with about you? I love you, Hol.
And I will never take you for granted again.
I was riding my bike through the national park and this black panther comes straight over the top.
And I look up and there he is.
He's looking me straight in the eyes.
Do you think it's inevitable that two people get tired of each other after they live together? Just 'cause we're 150 doesn't mean we have to give up on love.
Oh, I'm not talking about love, I'm talking about marriage.
It's, without doubt, the most ridiculous institution ever imposed upon two people.
I don't think we'll ever be boring.
Don't you? (Laughs) See.
It does look similar to Bob Knox's ewe.
Yeah.
And Ethel Bailey's calf, too.
Ugh.
Yep.
Another big cat attack.
Oh, Marty! It's got to be a dog.
It's not a dog.
It's definitely the work of the panther.
(Sighs) The panther is a myth! How many times have I told you I've seen it with my own eyes? Look, I was up in the hills and I'm riding my motorbike and We've all heard, Marty.
There's wild dogs in the national park, but the ranger won't acknowledge it.
There's a big black cat roaming up in them hills.
And the paper's got its head in the sand.
The Echo deals in facts, not fiction.
Come.
We'll see.
I'll get you a picture of that panther.
And when I get the shot I get to be photo editor.
£ GENTLE ACOUSTIC MUSIC £ I lay down in a bed of roses £ I woke up lying on a bed of nails £ It's the oldest of tales £ Lose the wind £ From our sails £ I lay down in a bed of roses £ I woke up lying on a bed of nails £ Dee-dee-dee dum dee-dum dee-dum £ La-la la-la la La-la la-la la £ Lee-lee lee-lee la-la.
£ So Nan can't find her wedding dress? Apparently not.
Well, don't worry, Mum.
It's going to be fun.
And it's great that Nan's buying us the dress.
This designer sounds perfect for you.
You're going to look amazing, I promise.
I can't wait! Oh, man.
You should wear those to the wedding.
Don't tempt me.
You and Minna away together for two days.
Yeah.
And Hol.
Holly's not the problem, sweetheart.
I can just see it.
Three generations of women from the same family spending every waking moment together.
Call me when you get back early.
(Laughs) No way.
I'll just pretend we stayed the two days, so you can't say I told you so.
(Chuckles) Hol, come on! You have fun.
I will.
Just having a quiet drink with the boys.
I've gotta get up early.
I haven't had a fish in a while.
(Panting) So just a few drinks tonight? Just a few.
Anyway, you have a great time.
We'll start organising stuff when you get back.
Cool, yeah.
I'll see you tomorrow night.
Yeah.
Love you.
Love you.
See you.
See you, honey.
Bye, Nick.
Bye! Have fun! Bye.
Bye.
See you.
(Engine fails to start) Now what? No, no, no.
Wait.
(Engine starts) Yay! Yay! Bye! Drive carefully.
(Both sing) £ To the city To the city, to the city we will go £ To the city, to the city How we get there we don't know £ To the city, to the city To the city we will go £ To the city, to the city For dinner and a show.
£ (Horns honks) (Sighs) OK.
Chair covers, napkins, streamers, tablecloths, cutlery and plates.
And specialty chocolates.
Marg sure loves a wedding.
I thought you wanted it low-key.
Yeah, this is Marg's version of low-key.
Come on, you two! Yes.
The best is yet to come.
Whoo-hoo! I think it's just down here.
It's over there, it's over there.
Mum! (Horns honk) So rude! Come on, Mum.
(Drill whirrs) £ GENTLE CLASSICAL MUSIC Ooh! Hm Ooh.
Oh, it's perfect.
You look so beautiful.
Yes, yes.
It's wonderful.
What do you think? I, um I think it's lovely.
Thank you.
(Men laugh) Seriously, this photo is going to launch my career as a wildlife photographer.
I can see the headlines - 'Killer Panther Captured by Marty Mason'.
It'll be syndicated all around the world.
Dream on, Marty.
I'm going to get this beast.
To Marty's panther.
ALL: To Marty's panther.
There's nothing to laugh about, fellas.
There's a panther up there, alright.
You hear that? Aido and I are going out tomorrow night.
We're going to get a photo of that big cat.
Are you sure you want to do that, Marty? Yeah, why not? I've never told you about the time I went on the muster with Jack Snibson, have I? No.
He was losing cattle.
up in the high country.
We took six 'tough as guts' cattle dogs with us.
And we made an enclosure outside an old hut.
We took the dogs inside.
It was pitch black and we were almost asleep when suddenly the dogs started whimpering and howling.
They hid under our bunks with the hair on their back standing on end.
So we went out to see what all the fuss was about.
We should have never have gone outside.
The Yanks were stationed near Indigo in World War II and they bought their cougars with them as mascots, idiots.
I reckon this one would have weighed in at 120 kilos.
But it wasn't her size that was so terrifying.
It was her stealth.
Before she attacked, we .
.
we couldn't see her.
And we couldn't hear her.
Well, how come you're still here? 'Cause Jacko decided to run.
What? It got him? We never found him.
Just his hat, or what was left of it.
Good luck up there.
So are we still on for tomorrow, Marty? Yeah, of course we are.
Is she going to gum us to death? (All laugh) ALL: Hey! No, I would rather be safe than sorry.
But coming all the way back from Melbourne early.
You need your medication, Mum.
I'm alright as long as I take the pills within 12 hours.
No, I don't want to take any chances, OK? You've already one stroke.
I mean, God.
(Sobs) Mum? Louisa, are you alright? Yeah, I'm fine.
I would really like to say that I think the dress is lovely and I'm very grateful.
But it's Nick and I were just going to have a simple wedding.
And I don't know what's happened.
Everybody's gone all traditional on me and I thought that was what you wanted.
I hope you're not getting cold feet.
No! I'm not getting cold feet.
Look, look.
There's a sign to the old lookout.
Do you remember? We used to go to watch the sunset with your father.
Come on, let's go again.
It'll cheer you up.
Holly's never seen it.
Come on.
I think it's right.
No.
(Sighs) Let's go left.
MAN: 18 to win! ALL: Whoa! Marty, is that on the board? Whoa! Here we go.
Yes! It's 9! Excusez-moi.
ALL: Ah Coco! (All cheer) No, come on.
Guys, come on! £ FUNKY MUSIC (All whoop and cheer) ALL: Take it off! Take it off! Take it off! Take it off! Take it off! Take it off! Take it off! Take it off! (Cheering) What did you say to her? Oh, you know? Something about the contented and the desperate.
£ MUSIC CONTINUES (Cheering) MAN: Marty! (Cheering continues) Louisa, you've left the road.
No.
I actually haven't, Mum.
The road seems to have left us.
Hol, can you see anything? A sign? A light? A five-star hotel? Hol? Holly? Sorry.
I was thinking about something.
Let me guess, Sean.
Is everything alright with you two? Yeahyeah.
It's justits a long story.
Why have you stopped? I haven't.
Yes, you have.
You've stopped.
I haven't.
The car stopped.
(Engine fails to start) (Sighs) Well, try doing what you did earlier.
Hol.
Hang on.
What do you mean 'what she did earlier'? (Both sigh) The car wouldn't start before when we came to get you and So Mum did something and then it started.
Are you telling me there's been an existing problem and you haven't had it fixed? No.
Holly is mentioning a freakish thing that happened earlier today and, unfortunately, it seems to have happened again.
Well, clearly there was an existing problem.
If you'd have got Nick to look at it we wouldn't have broken down here in the middle of goodness-knows-where.
Can I remind you who's idea it was to take the scenic route to Disneyland? Ooh.
OK.
(Sighs) Bloody I can't even see what I'm looking for.
Do you even know what you're looking for? Well, I think this is one situation where the mobile telephone might actually prove useful.
Mum, do you want me to call Nick? No, I don't want you to call Nick.
I'd like you to have some faith in my ability to fix it.
Call Nick.
There's no reception anywhere.
So much for the mobile phone.
(Sighs) OK.
Try again.
I am.
Bloody thing.
Sorry, Nan.
I say the battery's flat! (Bang) Oh! Oh, could you just let me do (Car passes) Thanks, Coco.
You were great.
Oh, um, it's Christine.
What? My name is Christine Tompkins.
Oh, right.
It's nice to meet you, Martin.
Can I call you Martin? My Mum's the only one that calls me Martin, butyeah.
Oh.
Um There's your money and there's an extra $20 in there.
Thank you.
Do you want to come back in for a drink? I can't.
I've got another job to go to.
I do hospital work as well as this to pay for my music studies.
Oh.
I play the cello.
Anyway, thanks.
No worries.
And don't worry about that panther.
I'm sure she'll really like you.
You think? Bye.
(Door slams) I think we're here for the night.
What? We're all going to sleep in here together? Well, we can't sleep outside.
(Sighs) Well, let's hope Nick's having a better night.
So have you finished rewriting your vows? (Scoffs) Writing your vows? It can't be that difficult, surely.
Well, actually it has been quite difficult.
Oh, no.
I'm sorry.
That came out all wrong.
What I mean is you speak to Nick every day, how is this any different? There's so much emphasis on these ceremonies.
It's the ongoing relationship that matters.
(Yawns) I'll be glad when the whole thing's over.
Oh.
Oh, I see.
Sorry about that.
(Sighs) Mum, do you think it's a mistake that Nick and I are getting married? No, I don't.
I just paid a fortune for the dress.
What do you expect me to say? OK.
Excuse me, Nan.
What are you doing, Holly? I'm getting out.
The bush is supposed to be a place where you can have some peace.
Hol, Hol.
We'll stop.
No, you won't.
£ DRAMATIC MUSIC (Sighs) Louisa, I don't know what you want from me.
I just want you to be happy for me.
Why did you marry Dad? What? I'm saying, given your beliefs, why did you choose to marry Dad rather than just live together? Um Alright.
I'll tell you the truth.
William and I, we .
.
we never actually got married.
I mean, there was no wedding and there was no dress.
Does it really make any difference? I mean, you were the child of a loving relationship.
Surely that's what matters.
And, yes, people thought we were married, but I mean, what's the problem? Wait When you say 'people', 'people thought we were married' What about your only daughter? Well, we never wanted you to feel different.
£ SPOOKY MUSIC Look, William and I, we just didn't believe in it.
We wanted We didn't want to trap each other or take each other for granted.
We just wanted every day to be a choice to be together.
Because we believed in ourselves as two separate individuals.
Well, I certainly wasn't going to take a vow to obey him.
And he didn't want me to.
We found that whole concept ridiculous.
Ridiculous? Right.
So do you think Nick and I marrying each other, do you think that's ridiculous? No.
Your relationship with Nick is your own business.
Different people negotiate these things in different ways.
Yeah, but this this isn't about me, is it? I mean, really, it's about you.
I mean 'Cause Every time I asked you or every time I wanted a wedding photo or looked at a dress you fobbed me off.
(Sniffs) Ah! And I knew.
You know what? I knew there was something Because (Sobs) You're my mother.
We're meant to be close.
(Whoosh) Boo! Holly! (Laughs) Hol, you could have given Nan a heart attack.
I was just trying to lighten the mood.
(Laughs) Are you getting in? No, no.
I just need some air.
Are you OK, Nan? Yep.
I'm OK.
Is Mum OK? I hope so.
(Birds chirp) So why are we stopping here? I've got someone for you to meet.
Aido, meet Palo, the Mt Misery panther, the only one in the district since 1938.
The panther boys aren't going to like this.
They're not going to know.
We'll have him back by tonight.
Grab him.
Come on.
You've got to be kidding me.
We'll never get away with this.
Yeah, we are.
I thought you saw the panther.
An urban myth, mate.
Just trying to get a rise out of them.
What about what Clem said? He's senile.
Who knows what he's on about? Then where the hell did Palo come form? I don't know, mate.
Africa.
Who cares? Let's go.
The window, idiot! £ SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC Oh, come on.
(Sighs in frustration) Huh? What What happened? I think we had a visitor last night.
I'm so sorry, Mum.
It's OK.
(Grunts) It's OK.
Come on.
Pack it up.
Put it in the car so Nan can't see.
OK? At least we've got some water left.
Yep.
That's good.
Hey, look.
A wombat's burrow.
Remember Nan said that they can chew through anything.
Yep.
That's what it'll be, a wombat.
That's alright, Rembrandt.
I've got it.
Hey.
Don't forget to put those on.
I need you later on to help smoke the trout.
You sound like Dad.
Is it the first time back since Yeah.
Yeah, fishing was his thing.
It was our thing.
You know, I spend so much time being angry about all the crap he left me with I've forgotten about all the good stuff.
It almost doesn't seem right, being here without him.
Well, best thing you can do for your old man is make the most of it.
Great spot.
Fantastic spot.
Now shut up and let's fish.
So what's happening with Sean, Hol? Um Well, you know how he applied for the Royal Academy of Fine Arts? Yep.
He got in.
Wow.
That's wonderful.
You'll miss him.
No, I won't, because I'm going with him.
Oh.
Really? Well, you won't miss him at all, then.
We're going to travel for six months first then Sean will do the course and I'll stay on and work.
Right.
So who's going to look after me? Yeah.
It's going to be great.
We're going to get Europasses and travel everywhere.
Well, sounds like you've got it all planned.
Yeah.
We do.
It's just as well I've been working in a pub 'cause that's what I'll be doing when I get to London - pouring the beers.
So you're going to defer for another year? Well, I can't really defer Sean.
Right.
Because you're frightened you might lose him.
No.
Of course not.
I'm going because I want to.
Hol, I didn't mean to upset you, it's just Have you thought this through? That's all I've been doing.
I've been thinking it through from every single angle since he asked me.
I'm going to go find some phone reception.
Ah.
What the hell has happened? We had a visitor.
I think it might be wombats.
Well, what about the dress? Oh, no! Oh! £ SPOOKY MUSIC Hey there, little fellow.
Hey.
Hey.
£ SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC (Screams) (Panting) Hol! Hol! What? There was a wombat.
And I thought it was still alive, but it was just its head.
Its whole body was gone! It'll just be wild dogs.
They won't bother us, especially now they've had something to eat.
Come on, come on.
No, it was still bleeding.
It was fresh! Hol, it's alright.
Your Nan's right.
Just get in the car.
(Birdsong) So, Nick, any last-minute nerves? Nah.
Come on, I can't believe you're not at all nervous.
There's nothing to be nervous about if you know you're doing the right thing.
How can you be so sure? With Louie? She's unpredictable, she can't cook, she's clumsy.
But she's my best friend and I love her.
I've waited 30 years to be with her.
You know what? It's strange.
When I'm not with her it feels like something's missing.
So where to first? London? Paris? Rome? Romania, Croatia then Italy.
I'm going to take Holly on a moonlight gondola ride in Venice.
Ooh! That sounds romantic.
Shut up.
(Both laugh) You know, this is the first time in my whole life I can actually do what I want.
But I'm kind of freaking out.
When I left Rainbow's End it was the scariest thing I ever did.
But it's a big world out there.
And you both need to experience it.
We're always going to be here.
You just make sure you bring that girl back to visit her mother mad me.
Whoa! Trout! Strike, Pickers! Ha ha! (Chuckles) I know the perfect spot for that photo - up at that hut Clem was talking about.
It'll give it somesome .
.
authenticity? Yeah, I was getting there.
Some authenticity.
Let's go.
(Birds squawk) You know, if we started walking out of here now, I reckon we can get to the main road before it gets dark.
(Sighs) I'm going to try one more time.
(Engine starts) ALL: Oh! Get in! That's fantastic! We can't leave our rubbish around everywhere.
Mum, don't! Mum, get in! Mum, if it Mum! (Engine stops) (Engine fails to start) No.
No, no, no, no! Start it again! (Grunts) What did you do? I didn't do anything! It's 'cause you guys were having an environmental moment.
Hang on! It stalled because you didn't have the sense to get Nick to fix it yesterday morning.
This isn't Nick, it isn't me, it's the ute! It's like a tradesman blaming their tools.
What did that mean, Mum? Can you both stop shouting at each other? God! That is officially my worst cast-off ever.
I must have mistaken the branch for the lake.
(Laughs) I caught a car once.
Don't worry.
We've all done worse.
(Grunts) There.
Got it.
Take it.
Ah! Oh, sorry.
Are you alright? It's fine.
It's fine, it's fine.
Mate, that's in deep.
We better get you to a doctor for a tetanus shot.
Are you mad? I cut myself all the time in the garage.
I'll be fine.
Besides, I'm not giving up all of this for a scratch on a hand.
(Grunts) There.
Oh, God.
Alright.
Signal mirror.
Markers.
OK? Well done.
And sun hats.
(Laughs) Come on.
Alright.
It's funny.
The day before Sean asked me to go overseas with him I was getting really excited about starting uni.
I even began to look for accommodation.
Really? Yeah.
Well, life's like that.
Like what? Well, just when you think you've got it all sorted out it'll throw you a curve ball, keep you on your toes.
What do you want to do? (Sighs) Uh, I love Sean a lot, but It's strange.
Going overseas with him seems like the easy option.
Not going, it's a lot more scary.
You'll be right.
This is where I saw the wombat.
It's gone.
Mum Come on.
Don't worry, it's alright.
Keep walking.
Just keep walking.
No thanks, mate.
Still no service.
You spoke to Ruby yesterday.
Why do you need to speak to her every day for? It's called love, mate.
Have you forgotten? Seriously, how long's it been? This fellow probably sees more action than you.
Hey, Aido.
Yeah.
I'm an OK bloke, aren't I? Yeah.
I got a job, I got a car.
With chicks I just never seem to get it right.
Maybe I'm not attractive enough.
You've got that part right.
There you go - trapper's hut.
Great.
OK.
Pass him down.
Don't drop it.
It's worth more than you are.
I got it.
Do you think you should remove the jumper? Sure.
If I go with Sean I'm just going to stay the same.
I'll be 19-year-old Holly Atherton forever.
I know it's incredibly difficult to let go of someone like Sean, but .
.
if you're having these doubts But, Mum, I said yes.
Sean thinks I'm going with him.
How can I just How can I just turn around and say I'm not? (Sighs) Well, if he loves you, which I know he does, then he'll understand.
But it's better that you tell him now so he has time to take it all in.
What if he doesn't go? Well, that's his decision.
You can't make it for him.
Mum.
Mum, please, come on.
Let's rest.
We've got to rest.
Oh, no.
I'll rest when you rest.
Alright.
Look at this.
I'm resting.
You can't just give up! Oh! Nan, come on.
Please, for heaven's sake.
Sit down.
(Sighs) Whoa! God! You will be the absolute death of me.
Here.
Thank you.
Oh, my God.
Mum, Nan, come have a look! What could have made these? They're huge.
Marty, that's got to be over 5ft long.
Alright.
What we're going to do now is stick together, alright? We're going to staycalm.
We're going to stay calm, we're going to take a couple of shots and get the hell out of here.
Marty.
What? Don't move.
Just take a step forward real slow and look behind you.
(All scream) Ah! That's it.
I'm getting out of here.
(Bird squawks) I reckon we should try down at the point, Nick.
What do you reckon? Nick! It's alright.
I just tripped over.
It's all good, it's all good.
(Panting) All good.
Pig's arse.
(Panting) It's all good.
Ooh.
It's going to get dark soon.
No.
We've still got a little while.
I think it's right here.
No, Mum.
It's this way.
Come on.
Look, you know what? I think we should go back to the ute.
BOTH: No.
We don't know which direction we're going, OK? This way, at least, in the ute we will be safe and we can set off in the morning.
Come on.
Oh.
£ SINISTER MUSIC (Panting) I'll get that.
I'm alright.
Give it to me.
Let me help you.
I'm walking.
I'm walking! (Sighs) Oh.
Hang on a sec.
Mum, Mum, I reckon we can cut through there.
Nan's tired and it's getting dark.
It'll save time.
OK.
Mum, I think we'll go this way, OK? Oh.
Do you think that's wise? Well, uh, yeah.
I think it'll save us time.
I don't think it's a good idea but as you seem to have made yourself Girl Guide leader, please show the way.
Yep.
Just 'cause you're older than me doesn't mean you always know better.
If you'd listened to me in the first place we'd be out of here having a beer by now.
You're just like my old man, Pickers.
Pig-headed.
Wouldn't let me help him.
You know what? Stuff you.
Stuff the pair of you stubborn old buggers! (Panting) There's people around here.
Look, they've gone through the grass over there.
We should go this way.
Come on.
Oh.
Well, we seem to be well and truly lost now thanks to some fabulous decision-making on the part of our Tawny Owl.
So, yes, why don't we go off on an even bigger wild goose chase? We were doing that out of concern for you.
Can you not see that? Nan, it was my idea to go this way.
Oh, I am sorry.
I've been stiff-necked, haven't I? Yes, William used to pick me up on that.
I know exactly what you're both doing.
£ SINISTER MUSIC (Sharp warble) (All exclaim) Oh, my God.
(Laughs) Oh, no! Hey, look! Look, a marker! Hey.
Tawny Owl found a marker.
Look at that! Nan, Nan, look! Scrambled, fried or poached? Oh, my Oh! (Laughs) (Panting) Smithy.
(Panting) You mind giving a stubborn old pig-headed bugger a hand? Thought you'd never ask.
(All sigh) Come on.
We'd better clean up this mess.
Mum, let me do it.
You take Nan into the car.
Thank you.
Alright.
You alright? Yes.
You know, I'm glad we found those eggs.
For a while there I thought you might have to eat me, being the weakest.
(Laughs) As if.
I think you're one of the strongest people I know, Mum.
You know, you've really found your feet over the last couple of years with the new interests and the joband Nick.
Yes, I do think you're good for each other.
Thank you.
I'm sorry I kept it all from you.
Now I suppose you feel you don't know who I am.
I think that's OK.
I spent half my life not knowing who I am.
You You are a wonderful, open-hearted, optimistic woman.
Thank you.
And you are the salt of the earth with your feet on the ground.
Somehow that doesn't sound quite so appealing.
(Laughs) You know, I didn't really set out to be deceptive.
William and I started living together quite openly in Melbourne.
But this is a small community and .
.
there was your grandfather.
And we had some bitter clashes in the past about my independent views.
And so it just seemed easier all round to pretend we were married.
I can see, looking back, that doesn't seem quite so independent.
I'm sorry, but, you know, my only regret is misleading you.
And I know that was wrong.
It's OK.
Thank you.
(Crickets chirp) (Creaking) (Low growl) (Scampering) Oh! What was that? There's something There's something on the roof.
What? It'sit's a cat.
It's a biga big cat.
Mum, wind up your window.
(Panting) (Heavy thump) (All scream) (Thumping continues) (All continue screaming) (Grunts) Come on.
What's it doing? It's spraying.
Oh, that's disgusting! Mum, there's power.
Oh, my God.
Come on.
Come on, please! Please.
I hate this car! (Fierce growl) (All scream) (Engine starts) (Horn honks insistently) Let's go! Let's go! Let's get the hell out of here! (All scream) Hang on! Hang on! What was it? Nick.
(Groans) Up you get.
That's it.
(Grunts) Come on.
(Grunts) HOLLY: What's wrong with it? What have we stopped for? Look at the temperature gauge.
Oh, no! We must have hit the radiator.
Mum.
What are we going to do now? Hang on.
I know this, I know this.
Get the eggs.
Where did you put the eggs? £ DRAMATIC MUSIC Mum, the temperature's going down.
Come on.
Get in the car.
Where did you learn how to do that? The Echo.
I remember somebody wrote in.
(Laughs) Let's get out of here quickly.
Hang on.
Give me that.
What now? Can we just go? Nah.
We've got to get a shot of him in his jumper.
It'll be fun! (Camera flashes) Now that's funny.
(Low growl) That's not.
(Growling continues) Marty? Marty! Alright.
Which way - left or right? I don't know.
Girls, come on! (All scream) What are you doing? Hey! Louisa, Louisa.
Here it is, here it is.
We've got a deal, remember? I get to be photo editor.
Great! Oh, Marty.
Marty, they're all blurry.
What did you expect? I was running for my frigging life! Yeah, but no-one will believe This could be a wombat or a bear.
No.
Yes, it could be What is that? It's nothing.
It's just another one we took out for bait, that was all.
Look at me.
Deal off.
(Sighs) Martin? Christine.
Hey.
Hey.
How did the hunting go? Great.
Do you want to take a look? Yeah.
Hm.
Smithy It's OK.
You don't have to.
I do have to.
I'm sorry.
I was being a bit of a goose.
No, you weren't.
Yeah, you were.
(Chuckles) I'm just glad you're OK.
Ah! It's amazing what you learn from fishing.
I reckon you know all you need to.
You probably learned it from your dad.
If you can save a big lug like me, I reckon you're ready for overseas.
Thanks, mate.
LOUISE: That's OK, Doctor.
We'll wait.
Louie? Louie? Louie? What are you doing here? Nick? What are you doing here? Are you alright? What's going on? What's wrong? Nothing.
Well, um No, I'm alright.
You're a sight for sore eyes.
(Laughs) You know how you said there might be a little trouble with Mum? Yeah.
Nah.
It was a walk in the park.
(Chuckles) What happened? Uh, well Nick, nil.
Trout, one.
Thanks.
(Sighs) You're trembling.
It's probably just a bit of shock.
It's not that.
I I can't go overseas with you.
I think it's great, so great, that you're going to travel the world and become an artist, but .
.
if I went it would be for the wrong reasons.
I'm going to go to Melbourne Uni this year and .
.
and that's what I want to do.
Don't be so understanding.
It makes it harder.
What do you want me to do? Yell at you? I love you.
I just want you to be happy.
Even if that means not being with me.
Come on.
(Sighs) You wait there.
Oh, Mum.
What? (Sighs) Now, this isn't a wedding dress, but I did feel beautiful in it.
I wore this in a concert years ago.
And that was the night your father told me he'd fallen in love with me.
So I kept it.
(Low growl) It's 7:30am and it's 35 degrees already.
The bride is going to melt.
The fire's burning out of control of the township of Sapphire.
They've asked us to be on stand-by in the national park, alright? It's nowhere near the fire.
Just precaution.
Louisa, is the wedding still on? Fingers crossed.
(Siren wails) This house is all I've got and I intend to stay and fight for it.
(Coughs) Holly, stay back! Marty! Code red! Code red! Get out of there! Get in the truck.
We're not leaving you, Marty.
Get in the truck.
'Crew missing, feared dead.
' He's been standing next to me for my whole life.
I was scared, I was scared to get married.
Now he's not here.
Why them? Why? Why? People that we love might actually lose their lives because of .
.
because of someone like you.
(Grunts) Mum! Please.