Packed to the Rafters (2008) s04e10 Episode Script
Big Kids
NATHAN: Sometimes I get the feeling we 're all just big kids in a grown-up body.
FEET-FA: What are you doing'? BEN: Chitting.
Excuse me? Growing these little root sprouts.
You sure you don't want to spellcheck that'? Look it up if you don't believe me.
No, I believe you.
I just don't care.
CARBO: Score! Good one.
Oi.
Did you sort out the gasket caps for that Chevy guy'? Yeah, after brekkie.
Promise.
Ooh, yeah.
See that'? Here we go, baby.
Ooh.
Ooh, good morning to you too.
Hey! Give me that.
Yes, Ben.
Yours is coming.
Hey, who didn't get the milk?! NATHAN: And when I say people can be childish I'm not just talking about my house mates.
Grandad? Uhwhat are you doing? Oh, my newspaper's gone Walkabout.
Oh.
Oh, well.
While I'm out, might as well have breakfast at the cafe.
Want to join me? Since when do you go out for breakfast? Oh, it's a free country.
Tom's not going to be there, right? Well, that would be a bonus.
He'll move out soon.
You reckon? He's got it pretty easy where he is right now.
Hang in there, alright? Yeah.
Had a coffee mug once that said that.
Dad, at risk of sounding like Ben, can I please borrow some milk? What is this, a bloody corner shop? I reckon you should start charging him.
Don't think I haven't thought about it.
JULIE: Listen, if you ever need a chat, why don't you just drop by for a cuppa? OK.
Take care.
Bye.
Who was that'? Hamish.
He's coming over? No, no, no.
I just I put the offer out there.
He's having a hard time.
Needs a bit of moral support.
You back at work, Tom? Sure am.
Third day this week.
Not overdoing it, are you? Nah.
Keeps me out of trouble.
So you're enjoying it, then? Well, it's nice to be paid for an honest day's work, I suppose.
What does he do, this mate of yours? Oh, bit of this, bit of that.
Well, I better push off.
I'll catch you tonight.
Bye.
See you later.
Actually, I better get a move on too.
Where are you off to? A class with Donna.
What sort of a class, Mum? She was hoping you wouldn't ask that.
No.
It's a woman's group.
A kind of self-empowerment thing.
Burning bras and bagging men.
Oh, ha ha.
We moved on decades ago.
No, Donna just asked me along, and I'm curious, plus it gets me out of the house, so OK.
(PHONE CHIMES) Mmm.
Mmm.
Let me guess.
Hamish.
He's just texting to say thank you.
Just texting to say thank you.
" NATHAN: Yep, there's a big kid in all of us.
Even Dad.
Sorry.
For you, for the class.
Self-empowerment class? Well, it's a form of self-empowerment, yes.
Well It's wonderful, Julie.
So liberating.
So energising.
You'll love it.
Uh, so Wait.
Love, what exactly? What are these for'? Burlesque, ladies.
The tantalising art of the tease.
The art of Salome, of Gypsy Rose Lee.
Any newcomers'? Ah.
Welcome.
No need to feel self-conscious.
Burlesque is for everybody, no matter what your shape, what your personality.
You believe it, ladies, and you know how to use it.
(LADIES GIGGLE) Yes, ladies, laugh.
Enjoy yourselves.
Burlesque should be fun.
And if you're shy, use that shyness to fascinate Oh! .
.
and surprise.
Oh.
Oh.
Now, for those who haven't brought their own, ah, I have costumes.
Ladies, I'd like you to choose something that makes you feel sexy.
And then I think we'll begin with a little bit of fan work.
Reveal the seductress within.
Ladies.
Um, excuse me, I It's alright.
I brought us some stuff.
Oh, no.
No, Donna.
Ll really don't think this is me.
Oh, you'd be surprised.
I didn't think it was me at first either, but it's true.
It gives you confidence.
Oh, well There's a hidden seductress in all of us.
She just has to be unleashed.
Has anyone seen my keys? Yo.
Hey.
Hey, um, when do we get more spuds out of these things? A few months, Emma reckons.
Jeez, what's the point'? There's plenty at the supermarket.
You see, that's the problem.
It's all about now, sooner, faster.
Huh'? Have you ever heard about slow living? What? Life around here? No.
Emma told me about it.
It's this cool lifestyle movement based on slowing things right down, smelling the roses.
Mate, I do that all day at work.
Yeah, well, I'm going to give it a go.
Oh, my God.
I just got a job! Oh! You serious? My lecturer's friend wants his cafe revamped and she showed him my portfolio and I got the gig! What a star.
I get paid and everything.
It's my first grown-up job.
That's my girl.
It's my first grown-up job.
Yeah! It's my first grown-up I can't do this.
I'm not ready.
Of course you are.
Yeah, but what if I'm not? Oh, look, trust me.
You're good at this.
And if not, just do what Ben says Emma says - take it slow.
Slow and steady wins the race, eh? Tom! Tom! WOMAN: Remember, ladies, what you conceal, the audience wants you to reveal.
Yes! The aim is to tempt, to tease.
Ooh, lovely.
Yes! Yes! Use the eyes, ladies.
Fix the gaze.
One minute approachable, the next - aloof.
Fabulous, girls! Now, ooze, Julie, ooze.
Smoulder and captivate.
Oh, well done, ladies.
Fabulous work.
I'm afraid that's our time for today.
Oh, I'm sure all those loved ones in your lives are going to appreciate all the progress you've made.
Now, I have homework for you.
Burlesque wouldn't be burlesque without something revealing to wear for that first performance.
Performance? Julie, darling, there's no point in coming here if you're not going to perform.
You mean lingerie? Whatever makes you feel desirable and looks fabulous in heels.
Well, my inner seductress, I think is still chained to the railings.
Not quite unleashed.
Oh, come on, Julie.
You were great in there.
Oh, says she who oozes.
Well, you can ooze too.
Just need a bit of practice.
What for'? My debut performance? Dave won't know what's hit him.
Ah! Yes, he will.
A mouthful of feathers.
You were all so confident in there.
And so will you be.
Confident and empowered.
Yes, well, not quite the self-empowerment I thought you were talking about.
No, but if I told you the truth, you wouldn't have come.
Ah, you know me so well.
Will you come again? Maybe.
Then we'd better do our homework.
(CAR DOOR CLOSES) (FRONT DOOR OPENS) DAVE: Jules? Uh, yeah'? Hey.
You're early.
Yeah.
Turned into an easy day.
Mmm.
How are you? Good.
Great.
Oh, good.
Yeah.
How was the self-empowerment class? Oh, well, bit of an eye-opener actually.
Oh, yeah'? Yeah, well, it's just a bunch of women in a room expressing themselves.
Oh, yeah.
Should I be worried'? About what? Now that you're empowered, am I going to have to pull my head in'? Oh.
No, darling, I've always been empowered.
It was just a refresher.
Oh, yeah.
What's this'? Oh, nothing.
I just, uh, did a bit of shopping.
Everything OK'? Yeah, good.
Actually, I might just go and check on Ruby.
She was a bit grizzly at day care.
Right.
OK.
COBY: And there I am hanging by my stubbies, German shepherd snapping at my feet.
Meanwhile, Johnno's pissed off.
You've got to be kidding me.
What? You didn't actually wear stubbies, did you? Yes.
Course.
Mind if I join you blokes? Hey, mate.
No.
I reckon I earnt one of those today.
What was on the job sheet? Oh, you know.
Bit of this, bit of that.
You always say that.
Well, it's not rocket science.
I'm not curing cancer.
No.
Pretty much the same as yesterday, huh? Yeah, pretty much.
Sorry, Cobes, you were in the middle of a yarn.
No, no, no, no.
No, it doesn't matter.
So, where's my old mate Ted today'? I haven't seen him.
Must still be out.
That wouldn't have anything to do with me coming back, would it? Nah.
He's surprisingly busy for a retired gent.
Anyone for anotherie? Yeah, I'm up for anotherie.
Get us one while you're on your feet, will you? Anyone else? No, I'm done.
Nah.
I'm good.
I'll see you tomorrow.
See you, GUYS- Yeah, have a good one.
I saw you today.
What's that'? I said I saw you.
You were at that pub on High Street.
Nah.
It wasn't me, mate.
I was working today.
I'm sure it was.
I called out to you.
Did I answer? No.
Because it wasn't me.
It wasn't Yes, it was.
I was getting a parcel out.
I saw you.
Natho, I think you should get your eyes checked.
NATHAN: Just like when we're kids, we don't always get the straight answers.
(SIGHS) Tired? Yeah, a bit.
Yeah, well, uh, how about we have that early night we've been talking about? Oh, sounds like bliss.
OK.
Well, I'll have a quick shower.
Mm-hm.
I won't be long.
See you in there.
OK.
(YAWNS) Actually, 'tired's not the word for it.
I'm bushed.
What about you, Tom? What are you up to? Any plans? No, no.
I'm bushed too.
I'm not surprised, with all the hours you've been putting in.
Yeah.
Thought I might put my feet up in front of the TV, if that's OK.
Yeah, go for your life.
Why? What's on? Chicago.
The multi-Academy Award winning Oh, musical.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
No, that's the one that's got, um, Catherine Zeta-Jones.
I've always wanted to see that.
Yeah, and it's set in a prison.
My kind of movie.
(LAUGHS) Well, I'm up for a bit of song and dance, if you are.
Uhyeah.
Yeah, alright.
Yeah.
I can watch the start anyway.
Budge UP- Oh, I'll just be heading in for that quick shower then.
Yeah, you said.
See you in there? Yep.
Won't be long.
Oh! I think we're just in time.
(CAMERA CLICKS) Jeez, it's like a library in here.
Boring.
Shh! So, who's up for going out, eh? Uh, I can't.
I said I'd show the cafe owner some ideas tomorrow.
Well, you know what they say about all work and no play.
Makes you rich.
Guys, I really need to concentrate.
OK.
Sorry, babe.
Hmm.
Lots to choose from.
Yeah, I'm leaning towards the warmer palettes 'cause they stimulate the appetite.
Mmm.
It's making me hungry already.
WOMAN: OK, I get it.
Just because the message is slow, doesn't mean Was the guy even breathing? OK, now you're exaggerating.
And besides, uh Hi, everyone.
Uh, this is Emma.
Emma, this is my brother Nathan, my house mates Carbo and Retta.
Nice to meet you.
Yeah, you too.
We've heard a lot about you.
Really? Actually, me and Nathan met you once before.
The night you met Benno.
At the Boat Club.
They have heard a lot about me.
Don't worry.
It's all good.
So, how was the slow living talk'? BOTH: Slow.
Come in the kitchen.
I'll show you my chittings.
Ooh.
There's a line you don't hear every day.
So that's Emma.
Yep.
The girl he almost went home with.
Hmm.
The girl he now works with.
Hangs out with.
So.
.
.
Hangs out with, Retta.
OK'? That's it.
It's no big deal.
(CAMERA CLICKS) (LOUD JAZZ MUSIC ON TV) I can't believe how amazing some of that dancing is.
I can't believe how amazing some of the cell mates are.
They weren't that cute in my corridor, I can tell you.
Probably just as well.
(LAUGHS) What's going on? Mmm.
Didn't know how long you were going to be, so we started watching Chicago.
Oh, right.
I, uhl thought we were having an early night.
Yeah, it is early.
Come and join us.
Well, I've just been waiting for you in there, so maybe you could join me.
Ohh.
Just a bit longer? Yeah, well, Jules, you know that I can't, um sleep unless you'reyou're with me.
OK.
Well, I'll be there.
OK.
OK, then.
(CHUCKLES) Duffer.
Doesn't know what he's missing.
DAVE: Ted.
TED: Dave.
Oh! There you are.
TOM: Evening, Ted.
JULIE: How was your night? Oh, dinner in Chinatown.
A bit of a walk around.
Nothing special.
We're watching Chicago.
It's fantastic.
Why don't you come and join us'? Yeah, come on, mate.
Plenty of room here.
No.
Not tonight, thanks.
You will tell me if I'm in the way, won't you? No, Tom.
You're not in the way.
He's just taking some time to adjust, that's all.
Mmm.
Here.
Oh, ta.
(JAZZ MUSIC ON TV) BOTH: Ooh! Back on.
(GIGGLES) Great.
You sure you're alright to drive? It was one light beer an hour ago.
I'm fine.
OK.
Well, just drive slowly, OK'? I will.
And you go slowly with those potatoes.
Just way till they're green.
Yeah, and then plant them.
See'? I do listen to some things you say.
Not everything, but some.
'Night.
Goodnight.
I'll see you at work.
Alright.
Well, I might get an early night, then.
Benno, it's only nine o'clock.
Welcome to life in the slow lane.
Up with the sun, to bed with the sun, you get more out of life.
Hey, uh, what did you guys think of Emma? Oh, she's lovely.
Yeah.
She's good value, isn't she? Alright.
Goodnight.
'Night.
See'? What did I tell you guys? Don't make this any bigger than it is.
NATHAN: But that's what big kids do.
They lose perspective.
Blow things out of proportion.
(SIGHS) Mmm, Dad! Whatever happened to knocking? Well, I didn't know you were in here.
What are you doing? Nothing.
I was just stretching.
No, you weren't.
You were dancing.
Oh, pfft.
I used to catch you in front of the mirror when you were a kid doing yourjazz ballet.
Yeah.
Um, are we going to see you for dinner tomorrow night? Not sure yet.
Might have something on.
Dad, you can't keep avoiding us just because you don't see eye to eye with Tom.
Are you finished in here? He's not going to be here forever.
You're all so sure about that, aren't you? Dad, come on.
He's trying to rebuild his life.
Oh, so that's what he's doing.
Oh! Please, can you just stop this? Just try to get along with him.
Mmm.
(DOOR CLOSES) (SIGHS) What are you looking at? Nothing.
I just spoke to Dad.
Yeah.
You know, it's actually getting really ridiculous now.
One of them's got to go and it can't be Dad, no matter how much of a child he is.
Just forget about them and come here.
Yeah, well, just a second.
Your hands are soft enough.
Oh, no, darling.
I'm tired.
Yeah, that's why I suggested we have an early night.
Yeah, I know.
The dayjust caught up with me.
Mmm.
All that self-empowering and, uh, shopping.
Yeah.
What did you buy anyway'? Since when do you care? Well, I care plenty.
Let me show you.
Oh, no, no, no.
Darling, not tonight.
Oh, come on.
It hasn't been that long.
No.
Just not very often.
Oh.
Tomorrow'? OK.
It's in the diary.
OK.
(swans) 'Night.
Sleep well.
Sorry, darling.
COBY: Hey! (WHISTLES) Hey.
Hey.
What's up? I have a bloke that needs a fuel injector rail for an '04 model Civic.
You got anything like that'? Ooh.
Uh, I'm not sure.
It's not to say I can't get one.
Send me his details.
Will do.
Oh.
Good morning, boys.
Hey.
Your grandad's, I believe.
Oh, yeah.
Someone nicked it yesterday.
He wasn't too happy.
Ooh.
Well, I'm off like a bucket of prawns in the sun.
You working with that mate again? Yep.
No rest for the wicked.
What are you up to? Bit of this, bit of that.
I meant to tell you, something really weird happened yesterday.
With Tom'? Yeah.
Yeah.
I saw him going into a pub about 10:00, 10:15, and when I asked him he said it wasn't him.
So, youyou got it wrong'? No.
It was definitely him.
He just denied it.
It's weird, don't you reckon? Nah, you got the wrong guy.
Which pub? Yeah, but at least that way you get to spend a bit more time with Jack.
No, I know it's not ideal, but it's a step in the right direction.
Yeah.
OK.
Hamish, I've got to go.
Bye.
Ah.
The famous Hamish.
Oh, don't start.
They've set a date for the custody appeal.
It seems his wife's starting to soften on the visitation rights.
So that's good.
Yeah.
It's, uhit's great.
Yes.
That is great.
Look, to tell you the truth, I'm just struggling to get my head around this whole Hamish thing.
What? A friend tells you he fancies you, then you invite him round if he ever needs to talk'? Oh, g It lasted five minutes.
He's over it.
I thought we're over it.
We discussed this.
Well, maybe I'm just having a little bit of a delayed reaction.
Oh.
Yeah, but we're OK, aren't we'? Yeah.
I'm just feeling a bit What, jealous? Yeah.
Ooh! Well, you should do that more often.
What? Expose your jealous side.
It's cute.
(CH UCKLES) I'm on a promise, remember.
Yeah.
Aren't you going to meet your cafe guy today'? Mm-hm.
Well, you'd better get a move on.
Retta? (SIGHS) I can't do it.
Can't do what? Make a decision.
Do I go with this one or with this one or this one or this one'? Hey, Retta, slow down, slow down.
I can't make up my mind.
Just show him your top three.
Yeah, but which three are they? You know what? This reminds me of my junior soccer days.
Oh, here we go.
Wh .
.
what'? Yeah.
There I was on the field, eight years old.
And I get my first-ever penalty kick.
The match depends on it.
And guess what? You choked? Big-time.
Well, how long for'? Who knows'? Time stopped.
But then I heard this chanting.
Carbo! Carbo! Carbo! It was just his mum.
Anyway, somehow I suck it up and I kick that mother with everything I've got.
The ball.
Not his mum.
Right.
Andand scored a goal? He wishes.
Lost my balance.
Fell flat on my bum.
Carbo, that's awful.
Yeah, but then Tanya Tanya, the prettiest girl in the school, comes up to me.
Feels sorry for me.
Gives me my first-ever kiss on the lips.
Imagine that.
Why are you telling me this? That was my point.
Because I gave it a go.
Something good came out of it.
Now, you give it a go too, eh? But what do I do? Go with your gut instinct.
Come on.
OK.
This one.
This one.
And this one.
That's my girl.
Thank you.
Got to go.
Good luck.
Thank you.
NATHAN: Maybe Carbo, for once in his life, was the grown-up around here.
Hi.
Oh, g'day, mate.
(SIGHS) Fancy seeing you here.
Yeah, I thought I'd check this place out for lunch.
Oh, yeah? Pull up a pew.
Food's not bad, I guess.
So you've been here before'? You been talking to Nathan? He said he'd seen you here.
I've been here before, but not yesterday.
What about the job? Your mate? Is this his place? (SIGHS) Can I trust you? Can I trust you? Come here.
Listen, I wasn't going to let you in on this, but since you're so interested, I'm cooking up the biggest armed robbery this country's ever seen.
Oh, you know that's not funny.
Then why am I laughing? No, I don't want to see you back inside.
I'm not a bloody idiot.
That's what you said last time.
And I don't want you hurting the Rafters.
You listen to me.
There's no way I'm going back inside.
If you're worried about something, then you say it to my face.
You don't follow me around like a bloody bad smell.
For your information, I'm not up to anything.
I'm on my break, reading the paper.
But time's up.
Listen, if you're going to have something to eat, I'd stay away from the pork pies.
I found out from rugged personal experience.
NATHAN: How come, when talking with Tom, Coby's always left feeling like a kid again? (RAUNCHY MUSIC PLAYS) WOMAN: Now, one foot in front of the other, ladies! Like you're walking a tightrope.
Gloves.
Slowly.
Now, work the hips, girls.
Moving your chairs.
Now, be aware of your bodies.
Making beautiful shapes.
Visualise that special person.
Think of Dave.
Why? Who are you thinking of? Seen him at the fruit shop.
Ah! Good, Donna.
Now, naughty chair! Naughty chair, naughty chair! And kick.
Turn.
(LAUGHS) oh! Told you to watch my feathers.
Big finish, ladies! JAKE: He was like some guy off the news.
There was newspapers piled everywhere.
Rancid milk bottles.
He's not kidding.
I opened the fridge.
The sme Whoa! G'day, g'day, g'day.
You want to join us'? Don't mind if I do.
There you go.
Oh, ta.
Did you get any work out of this one after lunch today? Yeah, if you can call it that.
Good.
Saw him down the boozer.
What, at lunchtime? Coby, you know better than that.
No.
What'?! Is that where you got to? Thanks for letting us know, Tom.
Sorry, Cobes.
Dropped you in it.
Come on, Coby.
You know drinking during Easy! I wasn't drinking.
What were you doing in the pub? Just a cheap feed.
I wouldn't drink on the job.
Actually, I might swap this for a coldie.
Does anyone else want another one? Yeah, sure.
I'm alright, mate.
You got something to say to me? Don't stuff this up for me.
That's not exactly the apology I was expecting.
Uh, I've got something good going here.
I'm trying to turn my life around.
And what? Grandad's throwing a spanner in the works, is he? Now I've got something to say to you.
You owe me, Coby, and you know it.
Yeah.
Well, you owe me too.
Oh, got an ace up your sleeve? Something to keep me in my place? That's not what I meant.
Don't you forget you're a Jennings.
Not a Rafter.
Justjust chasing up that beer.
Oh, no worries.
Come on, Cobes.
(CLICKS FINGERS) Hop to it.
He's a mystery to me, that boy.
Coby, are you OK'? Yeah.
Couldn't be better.
Cut the bull, OK'? Why were you at the pub? What's going on with Tom? What did he say? There's no point.
He's full of crap.
You both are.
Stop.
Was he threatening you? The guy took me in when everyone else dumped me.
He is the only one who gave a rat's.
I know your parents took off.
Co Tell me what happened.
Oh, what's the differ You can't change anything.
Coby, you've got to know that you can trust me by now.
You want to know'? Yes.
Yes, I do.
OK, one day I was at the hospital.
Tom came to see me, and told me I was coming to live with him.
Why were you at the hospital? My stepdad put me there.
Oh.
It's been me and my grandpa ever since.
Don't look at me like that.
It toughened me up.
Toughened you up? You were a kid.
But I had Grandad.
He looked after me.
He could've put me in a foster home.
But he didn't.
It's always been me and him.
I owe him.
(DOOR OPENS) How was work? I heard something today no man should ever have to hear.
Yeah? Like what? Emma and I overheard Donna talking on the phone about what kind of underwear she was wearing.
What's wrong with that'? She was talking to my mum.
Ooh.
Yeah.
I know.
It's disgusting.
Hey, can I talk to you for a minute? Yeah, sure.
Take a seat.
You've been talking a lot about Emma lately.
Spending a lot of time with her, hanging out.
So'? She seems like a nice girl.
I wondered if, umyou and her We're just friends.
OK.
Good.
Carbo? Ben? OK, you're seriously starting to weird me out.
Thanks for the chat, Dad.
You've got a fish and a star.
Shake it.
(TOY RATFLES) Hamish.
G'day, Dave.
Ted let me in.
Ah.
Do you want a cuppa, mate? No, I'm alright, thanks.
Oh, I think someone's had an accident.
(CHUCKLES) Look, I'll change her if you take over here.
Yeah.
There we go.
Oh! Phoo! What have you been eating, Rubes'? Careful.
You'll embarrass her.
Oh, she's embarrassing herself.
You're wondering why I'm here.
I was in the area.
Jules said to drop in.
How do you have it? Oh, standard white with two, thanks.
Sohow's Jack? Great.
Cheeky as ever.
Banana cake? Um, I'm fine for now, thanks.
(DOOR OPENS) Oh, Hamish.
Hey, how are you? He was just passing.
Ted said you wouldn't be too much longer.
No, no.
It's lovely to see you.
Uh, Donna, this is Hamish.
Hamish, Donna.
Jules has mentioned you.
Here I am.
Oh, I see you've got the tea and cake out.
You're being a good host.
Yeah.
The best.
Dave? I'm sorry.
Maybe I should go.
No, no, no.
Stay.
I won't be a sec.
Hey, what's wrong'? I don't know.
I'm reacting.
To what? Him being here.
Oh, Dave, he's just a friend.
Yeah, who has the hots for you.
No Hey, we've been through this.
I know, and I still don't like it! Keep your voice down.
Maybe he and Donna will hit it off.
Come on.
She's too old for him.
Oh, hang on.
Hang on.
He likes older women.
Have you been drinking? Couple of beers with the boys.
I know what I'm saying.
Do you know how childish you sound? What are you buying sexy lingerie for'? How do you know about that'? Il happened to find it.
In my underwear drawer.
What do you think I'm buying it for'? I don't know.
I'm not reaping any of the benefits, am I'? Oh, you know, I have no idea where this is coming from, but I can't deal with it right now.
Just grow up.
You're embarrassing yourself.
Oh, no.
Hamish, please don't go.
I don't think I should stay.
No, no, no.
Dave's just in a bad mood.
He'll calm down.
Why don't you show Donna a picture of Jack? That's Hamish's boy.
Oh, lovely.
No, I really should go.
I just wanted to say goodbye.
I shouldn't have come.
No.
Hamish, I invited you.
Thank you.
For everything.
You're a very good listener.
I won't drop round again.
No.
Hamish I'll see you at day care.
It was lovely to meet you, Donna.
This is ridiculous.
He seems really nice.
Oh, he is.
He's He's lovely.
He's a friend.
A good friend.
Hamish gone? Yeah.
He had to leave.
That's a pity.
Oh, come on, Jules I don't want to talk about it, OK'? Let's take our tea outside.
NATHAN: The big kid in Dad was definitely in the doghouse.
Boom! Ah, there you are.
Hey, how did you go with the injector rail'? Done deal.
Good stuff.
Hey, don't worry about that Ben/Emma stuff.
It's all sorted.
All sorted? What do you mean? Well, I spoke to Benno and I think he knows it's too soon.
Wh Too soon for what? Well, to move on from Mel.
Oh.
No, no, Carbo.
Ben's old enough to make his own decisions.
Yeah, I know, but something like that Has nothing to do with you.
It's Ben's life.
Let him live it the way he wants to, OK'? OK.
Hey, how did you go? She showed the cafe guy her ideas.
Ah! Was it'? Did it go not good? Hang on.
Are you playing silly buggers? She does that.
No.
He justabsolutely loved it! Didn't want any changes - not one.
That's awesome.
We spent the whole afternoon buying the paints and the fabric.
Andhe already paid me.
Oh, now we're talking! (GIGGLES) Yeah! And it's all because of you.
Him? Me? I was having a serious meltdown, and you knew exactly what to say.
So wise.
Him'? No, you did all the work.
I knew you could do it.
I'm just going next door for dinner.
Count me in.
Are these vegies local? (SCOFFS) Since when do you care? Slow living, Mum.
It's best to buy your vegies local.
It's more in tune with your body.
Rachel, is that you? It's true.
Rachel would approve.
(CHUCKLES) I might tell her about it.
(SIGHS) That's our dessert.
I thought your friends had eaten it this afternoon.
Are you two fighting? Oh, forget it.
Just forget it.
TED: What's for dinner? Chicken salad.
Great.
Are you staying in tonight, Ted? Well, I do live here.
Dad.
Well, if I choose to stay in tonight, I will.
Pull your horns in, mate.
I was just asking.
(SARCASTICALLY) Yeah, I know you really care.
Ted? What? What's going on? Feel like a game of cards later? Oh, spare me! I reckon that's a great idea.
Not interested.
And you think I should grow up.
Well, you should.
Look, I got it wrong, OK'? People make mistakes.
Who made a mistake? You know what? You were so rude.
He is a friend of mine.
He was a guest in this house.
Yeah, well, so's Tom.
You don't give Ted a hard time about his attitude.
Don't talk about me like I'm not in the room.
It's alright, mate.
I can handle it.
You shouldn't have to.
You're embarrassing him.
Let's just get this all out in the open.
Guys, why don't you all just grow up? I mean, are you even listening to yourselves? Do you know how lucky we are to be a part of this family? Why are you arguing over stupid crap? Grandad? I am not in the mood for poker.
NATHAN: They say kids are fast learners.
I guess Grandad was an exception.
I thought Ted was doing the dishes.
Oh, I let him off the hook.
Tom was hovering.
What are we going to do about them? Don't know.
Can't force them to like each other.
Yeah.
You're right.
Dave.
He's just a friend.
I know.
And I'm sorry.
I-l was acting like a kid.
I mean, of course he's going to find you attractive.
He's only human.
(CHUCKLES) But we trust each other, don't we'? Yeah, of course.
So, that jealous kid I saw in there this morning Oh, he's in all of us, just waiting to be unleashed.
Unleashed? I like that word.
What's this'? Press 'play'.
What? Press 'play'.
(RAUNCHY MUSIC PLAYS) SONG: ª The minute you walked in the joint ª I could see you were a man of distinction ª A real big spender ª (LAUGHS) ª Good-looking, so refined ª Say, wouldn't you like to know what's going on in my mind ª Whoo-hoo-hoo! ª So let me get right to the point ª I don't pop my cork for every man I see ª Hey, big spender! ª Spend ª A little time ª Vlflth me-e-e! ª (DAVE LAUGHS) (JULIE LAUGHS) Oh, morning, Tom.
G'day.
There's some scrambled eggs in the pan, if you like.
Oh, thank you kindly.
G'day, Ted.
Sleep well? Like a baby.
JULIE: How about you, Tom? Oh, yeah.
Me too.
Once the show was over.
Show'? There was a little something going on.
Oh Nah, it was great to hear a bit of laughter round about the place.
Which is why I've decided that you won't need to worry about me anymore.
I'll be leaving after brekkie.
Leaving? Yeah, no, look, it's been great.
Thanks for helping me get back on my feet, but I've got a feeling I might be beginning to get under yours.
Oh.
I guess there won't be any objections from young Ted, eh? Don't worry about him.
It's been great to have you here.
Yeah, you have been great, Tom.
Just not everyone's cup of tea, eh? What's this'? Oh, someone's finally leaving.
Leaving? Something we said? Are you going? Yeah.
And I see that somebody's come out to gloat.
Oh, I'm just putting out the garbage.
I'll bet you are.
Oh, come on, guys.
You're family.
You're going to keep seeing each other.
You might as well get along.
Well said.
It's fine by me.
It's alright.
Grandad? Come on.
Fine.
Well, shake on it.
(GROANS) Ah, here we go.
What's going on? Nathan, grab his other arm.
Ted, call an ambulance.
Go on.
You alright? Take it easy.
You alright? Don't worry.
It's good news, considering the circumstances.
What happened? Well, we suspect an arrhythmia.
It's possibly stress-induced.
But you got him here at the right time.
So, he's going to be OK'? Well, we'll keep him in for a few days, run some more tests, maybe put him on blood thinners.
But with the right diet and lifestyle changes, yeah, he should be fine.
Thanks, Doctor.
An arrhythmia.
Join the club.
Does he live alone? Well, it's OK.
He can, uhstay with us.
When can I see him? Yeah, now.
Just keep it low-key, OK'? Thanks.
Thanks.
Told you.
Nothing to worry about.
Not quite.
Who's going to tell Grandad that Tom's coming to stay? Huh? Well So, you're going to live after all? Of course.
I just wanted some attention.
(LAUGHS) Are you sure that's all it was? What else? Oh, I don't know.
Doctor reckons maybe stress.
What have I got to be stressed about? Except for that idiot Ted.
I got your back up yesterday.
Oh, you meant well.
You were trying to keep me out of trouble.
I should have thanked you.
Nothing like a heart scare to change a man's point of view, eh? Fact is, I was a bit embarrassed.
What for'? Use your head.
Getting sprung down the pub by nosy Nathan.
But you didn't do anything wrong.
I wasn't working, but, was I'? Why didwhy did you lie to him? How many bloody jobs do you reckon there are out there for an ex-con my age? It's going to take time.
Besides, the last thing I wanted was to hang around the house with bloody Ted.
I didn't want everyone knowing I was sitting at the pub all day like some no-hoper.
Yes, fair enough.
Just keep it under your hat, will you? Keep it all under your hat.
And listen.
What I said yesterday - I meant that.
Your loyalty's with me.
You can count on mine.
OK.
I'm not here to upset your applecart, mate.
I'm here looking out for you.
I know.
I know that.
And this new family of ours, they're nice and all that sort of stuff.
But they haven't stood the test of time.
Not like you and me.
We come first.
Always.
Eh'? That's my boy.
Well, it was an arrhythmia.
No, he's OK.
TED: (ON PHONE) Same as Ben? Yeah.
Looks like it.
Mmm.
Any idea what caused it? JULIE: Stress, most likely.
Mmm.
Did I push it too far'? You know I've got my problems with the guy.
No, Dad.
Dad, it wasn't your fault.
A part of you was just protecting us.
We know that.
OK? Anyway, look, I'd better go.
I'll see you at home.
Bye, love.
Arrhythmia.
Maybe he really is part of the family.
Whether we like it or not.
Jeez, Ted's gonna be thrilled about that.
No, he said he'd behave.
Don't worry about him, Tom.
We'll look after you.
Yeah.
Help get you into some good eating habits, exercise All the fun stuff, eh? Pull the plug now.
Just remember to take it really slowly.
Breathe.
Enjoy the moment.
TOM: Sure, Ben.
Whatever you say.
You know, I actually had a heart murmur.
I'm just trying to help.
Oh, right.
No, no.
You're all trying to help.
And I do appreciate it.
But I am not your responsibility.
I'm his.
JULIE: Now, Tom, it's no trouble.
DAVE: Yeah.
We're diet-conscious because of my Waistline.
.
.
cholesterol.
NATHAN: Cholesterol, sorry.
BEN: Yeah, when he remembers.
DAVE: We all have slack days.
Yes, and there is Ben's condition.
Yeah.
Now we know where it comes from.
JULIE: Ben! Young Nathan here is the worst off.
Why? You boys might have inherited a few medical problems, but he's gonna end up looking like me.
(NATHAN LAUGHS) JULIE: That's enough lifestyle chat.
Do you need anything - books, magazines? You wouldn't have a copy of Chicago, would you? NATHAN: In the past, it had always been me who was the stuff-up, the big kid.
Now, maybe, it was my turn to be the grown-up.
(SIGHS) It's a bit of a shock.
He'll be OK.
That's the main thing.
I know.
Why did you leave the room'? Because I'm an ungrateful dickhead.
I see him trying to get his way in with you guys, and all I want is for him togo away.
Why'? Because.
Because.
I don't There is more for me out there than him.
You guys have shown me that.
I Oh How do you tell the bloke that loves you more than anyone that you don't want him in your life? NATHAN: I guess that's the thing about kids.
We all grow up eventually.
Even if it hurts like hell.
FEET-FA: What are you doing'? BEN: Chitting.
Excuse me? Growing these little root sprouts.
You sure you don't want to spellcheck that'? Look it up if you don't believe me.
No, I believe you.
I just don't care.
CARBO: Score! Good one.
Oi.
Did you sort out the gasket caps for that Chevy guy'? Yeah, after brekkie.
Promise.
Ooh, yeah.
See that'? Here we go, baby.
Ooh.
Ooh, good morning to you too.
Hey! Give me that.
Yes, Ben.
Yours is coming.
Hey, who didn't get the milk?! NATHAN: And when I say people can be childish I'm not just talking about my house mates.
Grandad? Uhwhat are you doing? Oh, my newspaper's gone Walkabout.
Oh.
Oh, well.
While I'm out, might as well have breakfast at the cafe.
Want to join me? Since when do you go out for breakfast? Oh, it's a free country.
Tom's not going to be there, right? Well, that would be a bonus.
He'll move out soon.
You reckon? He's got it pretty easy where he is right now.
Hang in there, alright? Yeah.
Had a coffee mug once that said that.
Dad, at risk of sounding like Ben, can I please borrow some milk? What is this, a bloody corner shop? I reckon you should start charging him.
Don't think I haven't thought about it.
JULIE: Listen, if you ever need a chat, why don't you just drop by for a cuppa? OK.
Take care.
Bye.
Who was that'? Hamish.
He's coming over? No, no, no.
I just I put the offer out there.
He's having a hard time.
Needs a bit of moral support.
You back at work, Tom? Sure am.
Third day this week.
Not overdoing it, are you? Nah.
Keeps me out of trouble.
So you're enjoying it, then? Well, it's nice to be paid for an honest day's work, I suppose.
What does he do, this mate of yours? Oh, bit of this, bit of that.
Well, I better push off.
I'll catch you tonight.
Bye.
See you later.
Actually, I better get a move on too.
Where are you off to? A class with Donna.
What sort of a class, Mum? She was hoping you wouldn't ask that.
No.
It's a woman's group.
A kind of self-empowerment thing.
Burning bras and bagging men.
Oh, ha ha.
We moved on decades ago.
No, Donna just asked me along, and I'm curious, plus it gets me out of the house, so OK.
(PHONE CHIMES) Mmm.
Mmm.
Let me guess.
Hamish.
He's just texting to say thank you.
Just texting to say thank you.
" NATHAN: Yep, there's a big kid in all of us.
Even Dad.
Sorry.
For you, for the class.
Self-empowerment class? Well, it's a form of self-empowerment, yes.
Well It's wonderful, Julie.
So liberating.
So energising.
You'll love it.
Uh, so Wait.
Love, what exactly? What are these for'? Burlesque, ladies.
The tantalising art of the tease.
The art of Salome, of Gypsy Rose Lee.
Any newcomers'? Ah.
Welcome.
No need to feel self-conscious.
Burlesque is for everybody, no matter what your shape, what your personality.
You believe it, ladies, and you know how to use it.
(LADIES GIGGLE) Yes, ladies, laugh.
Enjoy yourselves.
Burlesque should be fun.
And if you're shy, use that shyness to fascinate Oh! .
.
and surprise.
Oh.
Oh.
Now, for those who haven't brought their own, ah, I have costumes.
Ladies, I'd like you to choose something that makes you feel sexy.
And then I think we'll begin with a little bit of fan work.
Reveal the seductress within.
Ladies.
Um, excuse me, I It's alright.
I brought us some stuff.
Oh, no.
No, Donna.
Ll really don't think this is me.
Oh, you'd be surprised.
I didn't think it was me at first either, but it's true.
It gives you confidence.
Oh, well There's a hidden seductress in all of us.
She just has to be unleashed.
Has anyone seen my keys? Yo.
Hey.
Hey, um, when do we get more spuds out of these things? A few months, Emma reckons.
Jeez, what's the point'? There's plenty at the supermarket.
You see, that's the problem.
It's all about now, sooner, faster.
Huh'? Have you ever heard about slow living? What? Life around here? No.
Emma told me about it.
It's this cool lifestyle movement based on slowing things right down, smelling the roses.
Mate, I do that all day at work.
Yeah, well, I'm going to give it a go.
Oh, my God.
I just got a job! Oh! You serious? My lecturer's friend wants his cafe revamped and she showed him my portfolio and I got the gig! What a star.
I get paid and everything.
It's my first grown-up job.
That's my girl.
It's my first grown-up job.
Yeah! It's my first grown-up I can't do this.
I'm not ready.
Of course you are.
Yeah, but what if I'm not? Oh, look, trust me.
You're good at this.
And if not, just do what Ben says Emma says - take it slow.
Slow and steady wins the race, eh? Tom! Tom! WOMAN: Remember, ladies, what you conceal, the audience wants you to reveal.
Yes! The aim is to tempt, to tease.
Ooh, lovely.
Yes! Yes! Use the eyes, ladies.
Fix the gaze.
One minute approachable, the next - aloof.
Fabulous, girls! Now, ooze, Julie, ooze.
Smoulder and captivate.
Oh, well done, ladies.
Fabulous work.
I'm afraid that's our time for today.
Oh, I'm sure all those loved ones in your lives are going to appreciate all the progress you've made.
Now, I have homework for you.
Burlesque wouldn't be burlesque without something revealing to wear for that first performance.
Performance? Julie, darling, there's no point in coming here if you're not going to perform.
You mean lingerie? Whatever makes you feel desirable and looks fabulous in heels.
Well, my inner seductress, I think is still chained to the railings.
Not quite unleashed.
Oh, come on, Julie.
You were great in there.
Oh, says she who oozes.
Well, you can ooze too.
Just need a bit of practice.
What for'? My debut performance? Dave won't know what's hit him.
Ah! Yes, he will.
A mouthful of feathers.
You were all so confident in there.
And so will you be.
Confident and empowered.
Yes, well, not quite the self-empowerment I thought you were talking about.
No, but if I told you the truth, you wouldn't have come.
Ah, you know me so well.
Will you come again? Maybe.
Then we'd better do our homework.
(CAR DOOR CLOSES) (FRONT DOOR OPENS) DAVE: Jules? Uh, yeah'? Hey.
You're early.
Yeah.
Turned into an easy day.
Mmm.
How are you? Good.
Great.
Oh, good.
Yeah.
How was the self-empowerment class? Oh, well, bit of an eye-opener actually.
Oh, yeah'? Yeah, well, it's just a bunch of women in a room expressing themselves.
Oh, yeah.
Should I be worried'? About what? Now that you're empowered, am I going to have to pull my head in'? Oh.
No, darling, I've always been empowered.
It was just a refresher.
Oh, yeah.
What's this'? Oh, nothing.
I just, uh, did a bit of shopping.
Everything OK'? Yeah, good.
Actually, I might just go and check on Ruby.
She was a bit grizzly at day care.
Right.
OK.
COBY: And there I am hanging by my stubbies, German shepherd snapping at my feet.
Meanwhile, Johnno's pissed off.
You've got to be kidding me.
What? You didn't actually wear stubbies, did you? Yes.
Course.
Mind if I join you blokes? Hey, mate.
No.
I reckon I earnt one of those today.
What was on the job sheet? Oh, you know.
Bit of this, bit of that.
You always say that.
Well, it's not rocket science.
I'm not curing cancer.
No.
Pretty much the same as yesterday, huh? Yeah, pretty much.
Sorry, Cobes, you were in the middle of a yarn.
No, no, no, no.
No, it doesn't matter.
So, where's my old mate Ted today'? I haven't seen him.
Must still be out.
That wouldn't have anything to do with me coming back, would it? Nah.
He's surprisingly busy for a retired gent.
Anyone for anotherie? Yeah, I'm up for anotherie.
Get us one while you're on your feet, will you? Anyone else? No, I'm done.
Nah.
I'm good.
I'll see you tomorrow.
See you, GUYS- Yeah, have a good one.
I saw you today.
What's that'? I said I saw you.
You were at that pub on High Street.
Nah.
It wasn't me, mate.
I was working today.
I'm sure it was.
I called out to you.
Did I answer? No.
Because it wasn't me.
It wasn't Yes, it was.
I was getting a parcel out.
I saw you.
Natho, I think you should get your eyes checked.
NATHAN: Just like when we're kids, we don't always get the straight answers.
(SIGHS) Tired? Yeah, a bit.
Yeah, well, uh, how about we have that early night we've been talking about? Oh, sounds like bliss.
OK.
Well, I'll have a quick shower.
Mm-hm.
I won't be long.
See you in there.
OK.
(YAWNS) Actually, 'tired's not the word for it.
I'm bushed.
What about you, Tom? What are you up to? Any plans? No, no.
I'm bushed too.
I'm not surprised, with all the hours you've been putting in.
Yeah.
Thought I might put my feet up in front of the TV, if that's OK.
Yeah, go for your life.
Why? What's on? Chicago.
The multi-Academy Award winning Oh, musical.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
No, that's the one that's got, um, Catherine Zeta-Jones.
I've always wanted to see that.
Yeah, and it's set in a prison.
My kind of movie.
(LAUGHS) Well, I'm up for a bit of song and dance, if you are.
Uhyeah.
Yeah, alright.
Yeah.
I can watch the start anyway.
Budge UP- Oh, I'll just be heading in for that quick shower then.
Yeah, you said.
See you in there? Yep.
Won't be long.
Oh! I think we're just in time.
(CAMERA CLICKS) Jeez, it's like a library in here.
Boring.
Shh! So, who's up for going out, eh? Uh, I can't.
I said I'd show the cafe owner some ideas tomorrow.
Well, you know what they say about all work and no play.
Makes you rich.
Guys, I really need to concentrate.
OK.
Sorry, babe.
Hmm.
Lots to choose from.
Yeah, I'm leaning towards the warmer palettes 'cause they stimulate the appetite.
Mmm.
It's making me hungry already.
WOMAN: OK, I get it.
Just because the message is slow, doesn't mean Was the guy even breathing? OK, now you're exaggerating.
And besides, uh Hi, everyone.
Uh, this is Emma.
Emma, this is my brother Nathan, my house mates Carbo and Retta.
Nice to meet you.
Yeah, you too.
We've heard a lot about you.
Really? Actually, me and Nathan met you once before.
The night you met Benno.
At the Boat Club.
They have heard a lot about me.
Don't worry.
It's all good.
So, how was the slow living talk'? BOTH: Slow.
Come in the kitchen.
I'll show you my chittings.
Ooh.
There's a line you don't hear every day.
So that's Emma.
Yep.
The girl he almost went home with.
Hmm.
The girl he now works with.
Hangs out with.
So.
.
.
Hangs out with, Retta.
OK'? That's it.
It's no big deal.
(CAMERA CLICKS) (LOUD JAZZ MUSIC ON TV) I can't believe how amazing some of that dancing is.
I can't believe how amazing some of the cell mates are.
They weren't that cute in my corridor, I can tell you.
Probably just as well.
(LAUGHS) What's going on? Mmm.
Didn't know how long you were going to be, so we started watching Chicago.
Oh, right.
I, uhl thought we were having an early night.
Yeah, it is early.
Come and join us.
Well, I've just been waiting for you in there, so maybe you could join me.
Ohh.
Just a bit longer? Yeah, well, Jules, you know that I can't, um sleep unless you'reyou're with me.
OK.
Well, I'll be there.
OK.
OK, then.
(CHUCKLES) Duffer.
Doesn't know what he's missing.
DAVE: Ted.
TED: Dave.
Oh! There you are.
TOM: Evening, Ted.
JULIE: How was your night? Oh, dinner in Chinatown.
A bit of a walk around.
Nothing special.
We're watching Chicago.
It's fantastic.
Why don't you come and join us'? Yeah, come on, mate.
Plenty of room here.
No.
Not tonight, thanks.
You will tell me if I'm in the way, won't you? No, Tom.
You're not in the way.
He's just taking some time to adjust, that's all.
Mmm.
Here.
Oh, ta.
(JAZZ MUSIC ON TV) BOTH: Ooh! Back on.
(GIGGLES) Great.
You sure you're alright to drive? It was one light beer an hour ago.
I'm fine.
OK.
Well, just drive slowly, OK'? I will.
And you go slowly with those potatoes.
Just way till they're green.
Yeah, and then plant them.
See'? I do listen to some things you say.
Not everything, but some.
'Night.
Goodnight.
I'll see you at work.
Alright.
Well, I might get an early night, then.
Benno, it's only nine o'clock.
Welcome to life in the slow lane.
Up with the sun, to bed with the sun, you get more out of life.
Hey, uh, what did you guys think of Emma? Oh, she's lovely.
Yeah.
She's good value, isn't she? Alright.
Goodnight.
'Night.
See'? What did I tell you guys? Don't make this any bigger than it is.
NATHAN: But that's what big kids do.
They lose perspective.
Blow things out of proportion.
(SIGHS) Mmm, Dad! Whatever happened to knocking? Well, I didn't know you were in here.
What are you doing? Nothing.
I was just stretching.
No, you weren't.
You were dancing.
Oh, pfft.
I used to catch you in front of the mirror when you were a kid doing yourjazz ballet.
Yeah.
Um, are we going to see you for dinner tomorrow night? Not sure yet.
Might have something on.
Dad, you can't keep avoiding us just because you don't see eye to eye with Tom.
Are you finished in here? He's not going to be here forever.
You're all so sure about that, aren't you? Dad, come on.
He's trying to rebuild his life.
Oh, so that's what he's doing.
Oh! Please, can you just stop this? Just try to get along with him.
Mmm.
(DOOR CLOSES) (SIGHS) What are you looking at? Nothing.
I just spoke to Dad.
Yeah.
You know, it's actually getting really ridiculous now.
One of them's got to go and it can't be Dad, no matter how much of a child he is.
Just forget about them and come here.
Yeah, well, just a second.
Your hands are soft enough.
Oh, no, darling.
I'm tired.
Yeah, that's why I suggested we have an early night.
Yeah, I know.
The dayjust caught up with me.
Mmm.
All that self-empowering and, uh, shopping.
Yeah.
What did you buy anyway'? Since when do you care? Well, I care plenty.
Let me show you.
Oh, no, no, no.
Darling, not tonight.
Oh, come on.
It hasn't been that long.
No.
Just not very often.
Oh.
Tomorrow'? OK.
It's in the diary.
OK.
(swans) 'Night.
Sleep well.
Sorry, darling.
COBY: Hey! (WHISTLES) Hey.
Hey.
What's up? I have a bloke that needs a fuel injector rail for an '04 model Civic.
You got anything like that'? Ooh.
Uh, I'm not sure.
It's not to say I can't get one.
Send me his details.
Will do.
Oh.
Good morning, boys.
Hey.
Your grandad's, I believe.
Oh, yeah.
Someone nicked it yesterday.
He wasn't too happy.
Ooh.
Well, I'm off like a bucket of prawns in the sun.
You working with that mate again? Yep.
No rest for the wicked.
What are you up to? Bit of this, bit of that.
I meant to tell you, something really weird happened yesterday.
With Tom'? Yeah.
Yeah.
I saw him going into a pub about 10:00, 10:15, and when I asked him he said it wasn't him.
So, youyou got it wrong'? No.
It was definitely him.
He just denied it.
It's weird, don't you reckon? Nah, you got the wrong guy.
Which pub? Yeah, but at least that way you get to spend a bit more time with Jack.
No, I know it's not ideal, but it's a step in the right direction.
Yeah.
OK.
Hamish, I've got to go.
Bye.
Ah.
The famous Hamish.
Oh, don't start.
They've set a date for the custody appeal.
It seems his wife's starting to soften on the visitation rights.
So that's good.
Yeah.
It's, uhit's great.
Yes.
That is great.
Look, to tell you the truth, I'm just struggling to get my head around this whole Hamish thing.
What? A friend tells you he fancies you, then you invite him round if he ever needs to talk'? Oh, g It lasted five minutes.
He's over it.
I thought we're over it.
We discussed this.
Well, maybe I'm just having a little bit of a delayed reaction.
Oh.
Yeah, but we're OK, aren't we'? Yeah.
I'm just feeling a bit What, jealous? Yeah.
Ooh! Well, you should do that more often.
What? Expose your jealous side.
It's cute.
(CH UCKLES) I'm on a promise, remember.
Yeah.
Aren't you going to meet your cafe guy today'? Mm-hm.
Well, you'd better get a move on.
Retta? (SIGHS) I can't do it.
Can't do what? Make a decision.
Do I go with this one or with this one or this one or this one'? Hey, Retta, slow down, slow down.
I can't make up my mind.
Just show him your top three.
Yeah, but which three are they? You know what? This reminds me of my junior soccer days.
Oh, here we go.
Wh .
.
what'? Yeah.
There I was on the field, eight years old.
And I get my first-ever penalty kick.
The match depends on it.
And guess what? You choked? Big-time.
Well, how long for'? Who knows'? Time stopped.
But then I heard this chanting.
Carbo! Carbo! Carbo! It was just his mum.
Anyway, somehow I suck it up and I kick that mother with everything I've got.
The ball.
Not his mum.
Right.
Andand scored a goal? He wishes.
Lost my balance.
Fell flat on my bum.
Carbo, that's awful.
Yeah, but then Tanya Tanya, the prettiest girl in the school, comes up to me.
Feels sorry for me.
Gives me my first-ever kiss on the lips.
Imagine that.
Why are you telling me this? That was my point.
Because I gave it a go.
Something good came out of it.
Now, you give it a go too, eh? But what do I do? Go with your gut instinct.
Come on.
OK.
This one.
This one.
And this one.
That's my girl.
Thank you.
Got to go.
Good luck.
Thank you.
NATHAN: Maybe Carbo, for once in his life, was the grown-up around here.
Hi.
Oh, g'day, mate.
(SIGHS) Fancy seeing you here.
Yeah, I thought I'd check this place out for lunch.
Oh, yeah? Pull up a pew.
Food's not bad, I guess.
So you've been here before'? You been talking to Nathan? He said he'd seen you here.
I've been here before, but not yesterday.
What about the job? Your mate? Is this his place? (SIGHS) Can I trust you? Can I trust you? Come here.
Listen, I wasn't going to let you in on this, but since you're so interested, I'm cooking up the biggest armed robbery this country's ever seen.
Oh, you know that's not funny.
Then why am I laughing? No, I don't want to see you back inside.
I'm not a bloody idiot.
That's what you said last time.
And I don't want you hurting the Rafters.
You listen to me.
There's no way I'm going back inside.
If you're worried about something, then you say it to my face.
You don't follow me around like a bloody bad smell.
For your information, I'm not up to anything.
I'm on my break, reading the paper.
But time's up.
Listen, if you're going to have something to eat, I'd stay away from the pork pies.
I found out from rugged personal experience.
NATHAN: How come, when talking with Tom, Coby's always left feeling like a kid again? (RAUNCHY MUSIC PLAYS) WOMAN: Now, one foot in front of the other, ladies! Like you're walking a tightrope.
Gloves.
Slowly.
Now, work the hips, girls.
Moving your chairs.
Now, be aware of your bodies.
Making beautiful shapes.
Visualise that special person.
Think of Dave.
Why? Who are you thinking of? Seen him at the fruit shop.
Ah! Good, Donna.
Now, naughty chair! Naughty chair, naughty chair! And kick.
Turn.
(LAUGHS) oh! Told you to watch my feathers.
Big finish, ladies! JAKE: He was like some guy off the news.
There was newspapers piled everywhere.
Rancid milk bottles.
He's not kidding.
I opened the fridge.
The sme Whoa! G'day, g'day, g'day.
You want to join us'? Don't mind if I do.
There you go.
Oh, ta.
Did you get any work out of this one after lunch today? Yeah, if you can call it that.
Good.
Saw him down the boozer.
What, at lunchtime? Coby, you know better than that.
No.
What'?! Is that where you got to? Thanks for letting us know, Tom.
Sorry, Cobes.
Dropped you in it.
Come on, Coby.
You know drinking during Easy! I wasn't drinking.
What were you doing in the pub? Just a cheap feed.
I wouldn't drink on the job.
Actually, I might swap this for a coldie.
Does anyone else want another one? Yeah, sure.
I'm alright, mate.
You got something to say to me? Don't stuff this up for me.
That's not exactly the apology I was expecting.
Uh, I've got something good going here.
I'm trying to turn my life around.
And what? Grandad's throwing a spanner in the works, is he? Now I've got something to say to you.
You owe me, Coby, and you know it.
Yeah.
Well, you owe me too.
Oh, got an ace up your sleeve? Something to keep me in my place? That's not what I meant.
Don't you forget you're a Jennings.
Not a Rafter.
Justjust chasing up that beer.
Oh, no worries.
Come on, Cobes.
(CLICKS FINGERS) Hop to it.
He's a mystery to me, that boy.
Coby, are you OK'? Yeah.
Couldn't be better.
Cut the bull, OK'? Why were you at the pub? What's going on with Tom? What did he say? There's no point.
He's full of crap.
You both are.
Stop.
Was he threatening you? The guy took me in when everyone else dumped me.
He is the only one who gave a rat's.
I know your parents took off.
Co Tell me what happened.
Oh, what's the differ You can't change anything.
Coby, you've got to know that you can trust me by now.
You want to know'? Yes.
Yes, I do.
OK, one day I was at the hospital.
Tom came to see me, and told me I was coming to live with him.
Why were you at the hospital? My stepdad put me there.
Oh.
It's been me and my grandpa ever since.
Don't look at me like that.
It toughened me up.
Toughened you up? You were a kid.
But I had Grandad.
He looked after me.
He could've put me in a foster home.
But he didn't.
It's always been me and him.
I owe him.
(DOOR OPENS) How was work? I heard something today no man should ever have to hear.
Yeah? Like what? Emma and I overheard Donna talking on the phone about what kind of underwear she was wearing.
What's wrong with that'? She was talking to my mum.
Ooh.
Yeah.
I know.
It's disgusting.
Hey, can I talk to you for a minute? Yeah, sure.
Take a seat.
You've been talking a lot about Emma lately.
Spending a lot of time with her, hanging out.
So'? She seems like a nice girl.
I wondered if, umyou and her We're just friends.
OK.
Good.
Carbo? Ben? OK, you're seriously starting to weird me out.
Thanks for the chat, Dad.
You've got a fish and a star.
Shake it.
(TOY RATFLES) Hamish.
G'day, Dave.
Ted let me in.
Ah.
Do you want a cuppa, mate? No, I'm alright, thanks.
Oh, I think someone's had an accident.
(CHUCKLES) Look, I'll change her if you take over here.
Yeah.
There we go.
Oh! Phoo! What have you been eating, Rubes'? Careful.
You'll embarrass her.
Oh, she's embarrassing herself.
You're wondering why I'm here.
I was in the area.
Jules said to drop in.
How do you have it? Oh, standard white with two, thanks.
Sohow's Jack? Great.
Cheeky as ever.
Banana cake? Um, I'm fine for now, thanks.
(DOOR OPENS) Oh, Hamish.
Hey, how are you? He was just passing.
Ted said you wouldn't be too much longer.
No, no.
It's lovely to see you.
Uh, Donna, this is Hamish.
Hamish, Donna.
Jules has mentioned you.
Here I am.
Oh, I see you've got the tea and cake out.
You're being a good host.
Yeah.
The best.
Dave? I'm sorry.
Maybe I should go.
No, no, no.
Stay.
I won't be a sec.
Hey, what's wrong'? I don't know.
I'm reacting.
To what? Him being here.
Oh, Dave, he's just a friend.
Yeah, who has the hots for you.
No Hey, we've been through this.
I know, and I still don't like it! Keep your voice down.
Maybe he and Donna will hit it off.
Come on.
She's too old for him.
Oh, hang on.
Hang on.
He likes older women.
Have you been drinking? Couple of beers with the boys.
I know what I'm saying.
Do you know how childish you sound? What are you buying sexy lingerie for'? How do you know about that'? Il happened to find it.
In my underwear drawer.
What do you think I'm buying it for'? I don't know.
I'm not reaping any of the benefits, am I'? Oh, you know, I have no idea where this is coming from, but I can't deal with it right now.
Just grow up.
You're embarrassing yourself.
Oh, no.
Hamish, please don't go.
I don't think I should stay.
No, no, no.
Dave's just in a bad mood.
He'll calm down.
Why don't you show Donna a picture of Jack? That's Hamish's boy.
Oh, lovely.
No, I really should go.
I just wanted to say goodbye.
I shouldn't have come.
No.
Hamish, I invited you.
Thank you.
For everything.
You're a very good listener.
I won't drop round again.
No.
Hamish I'll see you at day care.
It was lovely to meet you, Donna.
This is ridiculous.
He seems really nice.
Oh, he is.
He's He's lovely.
He's a friend.
A good friend.
Hamish gone? Yeah.
He had to leave.
That's a pity.
Oh, come on, Jules I don't want to talk about it, OK'? Let's take our tea outside.
NATHAN: The big kid in Dad was definitely in the doghouse.
Boom! Ah, there you are.
Hey, how did you go with the injector rail'? Done deal.
Good stuff.
Hey, don't worry about that Ben/Emma stuff.
It's all sorted.
All sorted? What do you mean? Well, I spoke to Benno and I think he knows it's too soon.
Wh Too soon for what? Well, to move on from Mel.
Oh.
No, no, Carbo.
Ben's old enough to make his own decisions.
Yeah, I know, but something like that Has nothing to do with you.
It's Ben's life.
Let him live it the way he wants to, OK'? OK.
Hey, how did you go? She showed the cafe guy her ideas.
Ah! Was it'? Did it go not good? Hang on.
Are you playing silly buggers? She does that.
No.
He justabsolutely loved it! Didn't want any changes - not one.
That's awesome.
We spent the whole afternoon buying the paints and the fabric.
Andhe already paid me.
Oh, now we're talking! (GIGGLES) Yeah! And it's all because of you.
Him? Me? I was having a serious meltdown, and you knew exactly what to say.
So wise.
Him'? No, you did all the work.
I knew you could do it.
I'm just going next door for dinner.
Count me in.
Are these vegies local? (SCOFFS) Since when do you care? Slow living, Mum.
It's best to buy your vegies local.
It's more in tune with your body.
Rachel, is that you? It's true.
Rachel would approve.
(CHUCKLES) I might tell her about it.
(SIGHS) That's our dessert.
I thought your friends had eaten it this afternoon.
Are you two fighting? Oh, forget it.
Just forget it.
TED: What's for dinner? Chicken salad.
Great.
Are you staying in tonight, Ted? Well, I do live here.
Dad.
Well, if I choose to stay in tonight, I will.
Pull your horns in, mate.
I was just asking.
(SARCASTICALLY) Yeah, I know you really care.
Ted? What? What's going on? Feel like a game of cards later? Oh, spare me! I reckon that's a great idea.
Not interested.
And you think I should grow up.
Well, you should.
Look, I got it wrong, OK'? People make mistakes.
Who made a mistake? You know what? You were so rude.
He is a friend of mine.
He was a guest in this house.
Yeah, well, so's Tom.
You don't give Ted a hard time about his attitude.
Don't talk about me like I'm not in the room.
It's alright, mate.
I can handle it.
You shouldn't have to.
You're embarrassing him.
Let's just get this all out in the open.
Guys, why don't you all just grow up? I mean, are you even listening to yourselves? Do you know how lucky we are to be a part of this family? Why are you arguing over stupid crap? Grandad? I am not in the mood for poker.
NATHAN: They say kids are fast learners.
I guess Grandad was an exception.
I thought Ted was doing the dishes.
Oh, I let him off the hook.
Tom was hovering.
What are we going to do about them? Don't know.
Can't force them to like each other.
Yeah.
You're right.
Dave.
He's just a friend.
I know.
And I'm sorry.
I-l was acting like a kid.
I mean, of course he's going to find you attractive.
He's only human.
(CHUCKLES) But we trust each other, don't we'? Yeah, of course.
So, that jealous kid I saw in there this morning Oh, he's in all of us, just waiting to be unleashed.
Unleashed? I like that word.
What's this'? Press 'play'.
What? Press 'play'.
(RAUNCHY MUSIC PLAYS) SONG: ª The minute you walked in the joint ª I could see you were a man of distinction ª A real big spender ª (LAUGHS) ª Good-looking, so refined ª Say, wouldn't you like to know what's going on in my mind ª Whoo-hoo-hoo! ª So let me get right to the point ª I don't pop my cork for every man I see ª Hey, big spender! ª Spend ª A little time ª Vlflth me-e-e! ª (DAVE LAUGHS) (JULIE LAUGHS) Oh, morning, Tom.
G'day.
There's some scrambled eggs in the pan, if you like.
Oh, thank you kindly.
G'day, Ted.
Sleep well? Like a baby.
JULIE: How about you, Tom? Oh, yeah.
Me too.
Once the show was over.
Show'? There was a little something going on.
Oh Nah, it was great to hear a bit of laughter round about the place.
Which is why I've decided that you won't need to worry about me anymore.
I'll be leaving after brekkie.
Leaving? Yeah, no, look, it's been great.
Thanks for helping me get back on my feet, but I've got a feeling I might be beginning to get under yours.
Oh.
I guess there won't be any objections from young Ted, eh? Don't worry about him.
It's been great to have you here.
Yeah, you have been great, Tom.
Just not everyone's cup of tea, eh? What's this'? Oh, someone's finally leaving.
Leaving? Something we said? Are you going? Yeah.
And I see that somebody's come out to gloat.
Oh, I'm just putting out the garbage.
I'll bet you are.
Oh, come on, guys.
You're family.
You're going to keep seeing each other.
You might as well get along.
Well said.
It's fine by me.
It's alright.
Grandad? Come on.
Fine.
Well, shake on it.
(GROANS) Ah, here we go.
What's going on? Nathan, grab his other arm.
Ted, call an ambulance.
Go on.
You alright? Take it easy.
You alright? Don't worry.
It's good news, considering the circumstances.
What happened? Well, we suspect an arrhythmia.
It's possibly stress-induced.
But you got him here at the right time.
So, he's going to be OK'? Well, we'll keep him in for a few days, run some more tests, maybe put him on blood thinners.
But with the right diet and lifestyle changes, yeah, he should be fine.
Thanks, Doctor.
An arrhythmia.
Join the club.
Does he live alone? Well, it's OK.
He can, uhstay with us.
When can I see him? Yeah, now.
Just keep it low-key, OK'? Thanks.
Thanks.
Told you.
Nothing to worry about.
Not quite.
Who's going to tell Grandad that Tom's coming to stay? Huh? Well So, you're going to live after all? Of course.
I just wanted some attention.
(LAUGHS) Are you sure that's all it was? What else? Oh, I don't know.
Doctor reckons maybe stress.
What have I got to be stressed about? Except for that idiot Ted.
I got your back up yesterday.
Oh, you meant well.
You were trying to keep me out of trouble.
I should have thanked you.
Nothing like a heart scare to change a man's point of view, eh? Fact is, I was a bit embarrassed.
What for'? Use your head.
Getting sprung down the pub by nosy Nathan.
But you didn't do anything wrong.
I wasn't working, but, was I'? Why didwhy did you lie to him? How many bloody jobs do you reckon there are out there for an ex-con my age? It's going to take time.
Besides, the last thing I wanted was to hang around the house with bloody Ted.
I didn't want everyone knowing I was sitting at the pub all day like some no-hoper.
Yes, fair enough.
Just keep it under your hat, will you? Keep it all under your hat.
And listen.
What I said yesterday - I meant that.
Your loyalty's with me.
You can count on mine.
OK.
I'm not here to upset your applecart, mate.
I'm here looking out for you.
I know.
I know that.
And this new family of ours, they're nice and all that sort of stuff.
But they haven't stood the test of time.
Not like you and me.
We come first.
Always.
Eh'? That's my boy.
Well, it was an arrhythmia.
No, he's OK.
TED: (ON PHONE) Same as Ben? Yeah.
Looks like it.
Mmm.
Any idea what caused it? JULIE: Stress, most likely.
Mmm.
Did I push it too far'? You know I've got my problems with the guy.
No, Dad.
Dad, it wasn't your fault.
A part of you was just protecting us.
We know that.
OK? Anyway, look, I'd better go.
I'll see you at home.
Bye, love.
Arrhythmia.
Maybe he really is part of the family.
Whether we like it or not.
Jeez, Ted's gonna be thrilled about that.
No, he said he'd behave.
Don't worry about him, Tom.
We'll look after you.
Yeah.
Help get you into some good eating habits, exercise All the fun stuff, eh? Pull the plug now.
Just remember to take it really slowly.
Breathe.
Enjoy the moment.
TOM: Sure, Ben.
Whatever you say.
You know, I actually had a heart murmur.
I'm just trying to help.
Oh, right.
No, no.
You're all trying to help.
And I do appreciate it.
But I am not your responsibility.
I'm his.
JULIE: Now, Tom, it's no trouble.
DAVE: Yeah.
We're diet-conscious because of my Waistline.
.
.
cholesterol.
NATHAN: Cholesterol, sorry.
BEN: Yeah, when he remembers.
DAVE: We all have slack days.
Yes, and there is Ben's condition.
Yeah.
Now we know where it comes from.
JULIE: Ben! Young Nathan here is the worst off.
Why? You boys might have inherited a few medical problems, but he's gonna end up looking like me.
(NATHAN LAUGHS) JULIE: That's enough lifestyle chat.
Do you need anything - books, magazines? You wouldn't have a copy of Chicago, would you? NATHAN: In the past, it had always been me who was the stuff-up, the big kid.
Now, maybe, it was my turn to be the grown-up.
(SIGHS) It's a bit of a shock.
He'll be OK.
That's the main thing.
I know.
Why did you leave the room'? Because I'm an ungrateful dickhead.
I see him trying to get his way in with you guys, and all I want is for him togo away.
Why'? Because.
Because.
I don't There is more for me out there than him.
You guys have shown me that.
I Oh How do you tell the bloke that loves you more than anyone that you don't want him in your life? NATHAN: I guess that's the thing about kids.
We all grow up eventually.
Even if it hurts like hell.