Packed to the Rafters (2008) s04e13 Episode Script
Tipping Point
(WHISTLES) DAVE: (NARRATES) One day, life's all going fine.
Then, suddenly, something comes along to tip you in a whole new direction.
(HORN TOOTS) Looks like they snipped the wrong tube during that vasectomy, eh, Dave? Woody? Long time, no see.
You reckon? I thought you'd dropped off the face of the earth.
Yeah, sorry about that.
I've been a bit busy.
You weren't driving that last time I saw you either.
Ridiculous, isn't it? Oh, well.
Gets me from A to B, at least.
How goes it? Oh, you know- still plugging away.
Yeah, tell me about it.
You too? We expanded slightly.
We put on a few more sparkies.
We'? Yeah, it's been a decent run.
We just moved into the old printworks building in Blakehurst.
Oh, that's a good joint.
Which floor are you on? The whole building.
We bought it.
The whole building? Yeah, we got a few more extra staff in the office.
Trust me - the more of them I've got making me look good, the more time I can spend at the beach house.
Well, sounds like things are going better than alright.
You still play cricket? I actually, haven't had much time, with the little one and the work.
That's a pity, mate.
You played a mean off-drive back in the day.
(CASH REGISTER TONE RINGS) Oh Time for me to go and pretend I know what I'm doing.
Good to see you.
Yeah, you too.
Take care, Dave.
DAVE: (NARRATES) Yep - one conversation and your whole life starts to overbalance.
Look, I'm not complaining.
He just seemed to have everything, you know'? Successful business, beach house, flash car.
Which he just happened to be driving down our street.
Yeah.
Bet it was a rental.
You should have seen him, Jules.
Probably on his way to a long lunch.
Why can't I have a long lunch? Sometimes I don't even have lunch.
Oh, darling, we're not doing too badly for a little 3-man operation run out of the back shed.
I know, I know.
We've got a happy life, great kids, matching socks.
And you're your own boss, so surely that must count for something.
But I don't seem to have time for anything else.
What about cricket'? I've let that slide.
Because you take on jobs on Saturday.
But do I have to every Saturday? Surely there's time for the occasional game.
Howzat! You know, cricket is a game of finesse.
It's got delicacy, it's got skill, it's got Shane Warne hanging out with topless chicks.
Yeah, there is that, but I'm talking about the psychology of things.
Not a bunch of boofheads banging into each other.
Now, them's fighting words, Rafter.
Whereas if you're looking for the gentlemen's game Gentlemen and cricket'? It's like two stoners fighting over a chip packet.
Alright, I'm gonna give my mate Burke a call and see if there's any vacancies on the third XI and if I can talk him into it, are you up for giving it a bit of a crack'? Is 'no' an option? Not a chance.
Oh, thanks for your help, mate.
Just open it.
No.
Thank God.
What? She's been refusing to open that thing until you got home.
It's from Greece, so it's gonna be something special.
I guessed a Maserati but apparently that's far-fetched.
Maseratis are Italian.
Same diff.
See, it's saying things like that which is why you might not make it in the car part game.
No, it's from your mum so it's gonna be fairly mega.
Well, come on.
Open it, then.
I'm home now.
This is better than Christmas.
Wow.
Oh, it's Mum's wedding dress.
It's.
.
.
Massive.
Um, apparently, your cousin Voula's coming over to make alterations.
Oh, my God.
This is the dress I'm gonna be wearing at my wedding.
Plus, you can use the leftover material for the marquee.
Are you serious? I love manga films.
'Ghost in the Shell'.
Absolutely.
That movie is incredible.
Have you seen all of the 'Wangan Midnight' series? Oh, God.
Don't tell me you've got him started on manga.
Actually, we started each other.
It's more of a mutual manga fan club.
Well, do you reckon maybe, instead, you can start cleaning up after yourselves, seeing you're gonna be here every night.
Jeez, Jake.
You want to help Coby get the twist out of his knickers? Yeah.
You take your turn.
I'll sort this out.
Now, who's up for a cold one? Nup.
I'm gonna call it a night.
See you in the morning.
I guess I won't offer the fun police a knock-off.
I thought knock-offs were meant to be right after work.
I'd call this more of a pre-bed problem drink.
Problem? Yeah.
Let's see.
Knock-off beers are meant to be at 4:00, right? And then I bet you and Coby stopped at the pub for a couple more Yeah, which is secret men's business.
and now you're here, desperate for another.
There's a pattern, Jake.
Yeah, yeah.
The pattern is I like beer.
Hmm.
Well, how about a challenge? One week without booze.
I bet you can't do it.
You bet'? Mm.
Yes or no? Alright, piece of cake.
And when I win, you have to cook me dinner.
Three courses.
Never gonna happen.
You will buckle like a belt.
Oh, you are so sure of yourself, aren't you? Yeah.
Who's sure of herself? I just bet your brother that he can't lay off the grog for a week.
Great.
I'm in too.
It's probably time you lost that beer gut anyway.
Oh! So, the terrace is all cleared? Yes, ma'am.
Glasses and ashtrays.
Quite the little worker bee, aren't we'? Well, I think my little days are behind me but I can muster a bit of elbow grease.
I can see that.
Right, well, um, I'm off.
If you have any further questions, Ben's the man to ask.
Right, boss.
No worries.
Good.
Oi! What are you doing? Bloody hell! Scare a man half to death, why don't you? Can't stand to see good grog wasted.
You know, it's pretty awesome you were prepared to take on this sort of work.
Yes, from prison kitchen to glassie.
Not exactly how I thought my life would pan out all those moons ago, but it'll do for the moment.
Thanks for putting in a good word.
What did you think you'd be doing at your age? Oh, I don't know.
Usual dreams, I suppose.
Running my own business.
Maybe have a motorboat, nothing fancy.
What about you? Oh, I don't know.
I guess I wouldn't mind having a bar of my own one day.
There we go.
That's lame.
It bloody well is not.
That's a great dream - being your own boss, being in charge.
You set your mind to it, it'll happen.
You know, actually, I do have a little bit of cash.
Mel's life insurance money.
But I haven't really thought about what I want to do with it yet.
That dream might come true sooner than you think.
Jake, quick hands.
Oh, good stuff.
But we should head down the nets this arvo for a bit of practice.
Oh, what for'? Burke says we're good to go for tomorrow morning.
Reckon you could scrub up for some gentleman action? No, make it sound a bit gayer.
Do I have to? Yeah, you're coming.
These are good blokes.
You'll like them.
We can have a few beers, hang out.
Well, that's sounding better and better.
Oh, uh Maybe I'll just have a pub squash.
It's a long story.
Dave, cash job for tomorrow.
Oh, Saturday.
Not again.
We've got cricket.
Tell them sorry.
It's a paying job.
We've got to get the balance right, Jules.
Otherwise, what's this all about? I might not have a Mercedes convertible but I do have my cricket in the weekends.
Fine.
Pete, sorry.
Can't seem to fit you in tomorrow.
Can we negotiate for next week'? Jake, quick hands.
Oh, sorry, mate.
Are you alright? Relax.
You'll love Voula.
Are you sure? She talks a bit but she's fine.
What do you mean, âa bit"? You said 'Beaches' was âa bit sad", you said Soundwave might be âa bit loud", so what does that mean? It means she won't shut up.
No, it means she'll be a great help, OK'? Anything you want to know about weddings, ask Voula.
She's been to about 5O and she's been a bridesmaid 18 times.
I wish you could take the day off too.
Look, don't panic.
Voula is here to help.
She's good at everything.
Way-ooh! Who is this tosser? Two visits in two days.
To what to do we owe the honour? Dave, glad I caught you, mate.
There's a gig in the city, it's a complete office rewire but I think we'll have to pass on it there's too much on our plate, so I thought of you.
Really? Sounds good.
Warney, this is Coby, our apprentice, and you remember Jake? Boys.
You interested? Look, I appreciate the offer but we don't need handouts.
Oh, it's not charity, Dave.
I mean, if we have to say no, it's better off that it goes to a mate than a big fish.
Not that you're a little fish.
You're a top operator.
When do we kick off'? This weekend.
Ah, non-starter.
These two have got cricket.
Oh, shame.
It's a biggie and I need someone I can trust.
Well, I don't suppose it would hurt to have a look at it.
You won't regret it.
What's the address? So, it's this whole area here.
Yeah.
And this area through here as well.
(PHONE RINGS) Excuse me.
I need to take this.
There's no way.
There's no way we can manage this.
Don't write it off just yet.
Not just the two of us and Coby still on basics.
Hey! Who are you calling basic? I'm getting the hang.
It depends how much time he's gonna give us.
Justlet's hear him out.
Well, you know, anything less than a fortnighfs a no-go, even if we work weekends.
Oh, weekends! Look, if we can get this one in the bag, we'll be busy for a long time.
Short-term pain for long-term gain.
What about cricket? Since when have you been interested in cricket'? No, I don't want to play, I want you to play so I don't have to work.
Cricket can wait.
Sorry about that.
Where was I'? We were just wondering, um, what sort of timeframe you were looking at.
A week'? One week'? Are you insane? Why did you say yes? Don't freak out for no good reason.
You just committed us to a job that we can't do in a timeframe that's completely impossible.
I reckon that's a good reason to freak out.
I've got another reason - sleep.
Do we get any'? With the money they're paying us, they can ask us for any timeframe they want.
Yeah, but balance? What happened to balance? Yeah, ask, yes, but we didn't have to agree.
Short-term pain for long-term gain.
Oh, you're repeating yourself.
Look, it's beside the point.
Boys, boys - we cannot rewire this place in one week.
Just give me some time to think about it.
Oh, Dave, just I know it was stupid to say yes, I know that we can't do it, but just for a moment, it was nice to be amongst it, you know'? Playing with thethe big shots.
I get it.
You know, it feltit felt real.
Doable.
But it's not, darling.
a couple of extra pairs of hands.
Dave.
Yeah, alright.
Yeah, you're right.
I know.
I will call Warney and and tell him that we can't do it.
There'll be other jobs, darling.
Yeah.
DAVE: (NARRATES) But I wanted that one, and now the idea was in my head, it wasn't going away.
VOULA: Of course, when my sister Georgina got married, it was so beautiful.
You would have loved it.
She had 13 bridesmaids - 13 - and she set them up in order of height, which was lucky, because this one friend of ours, Thea, she's not technically a dwarf but she had this thyroid problem when she was young, so she ended up really tiny, which worked well for the overall look, even though we had to match her with one of the pageboys.
So, how many are you having? Or are you gonna have smaller, six or seven, or bigger? Oh, I haven't really thought about it.
Seriously? You'd better start.
Let's make a list.
Who do you want? Um, well, I suppose there's Tina, who works with me at the paint shop.
I could ask her.
And'? AndI'm not sure who else.
You're only having one bridesmaid? Well, like I said, I haven't really thought about it.
But what about your sisters and cousins? Won't they be furious'? I'mreallythere's not really anybody.
.
.
close, family-wise.
Wow.
I guess you could always use someone from our family, you know'? Someone with experience.
Anyway, um, who's on the guest list? Oh, we're justum Have you got a seating plan yet'? We need to workshop.
We need to workshop.
Need a hand there, mate? No, no, I'm right.
Oh, though, Ben, um you know what you were talking about the other night, about your dream of running your own joint? Yeah? Well, this old mate of mine Jim, his name is.
I've known him for years.
I, uh, caught up with him a few weeks ago and he was telling me about his son who's doing real well in the night club game.
OK.
Yeah, yeah.
Him and his partner have got two real money-spinners and they need backing for a third.
Right.
And you just remembered all of this? Well, it was three weeks ago and I was seven or eight schooners in.
Still, it's, uh, pretty interesting, don't you reckon? Yeah.
You really want me to live the dream? Well, in truth, I am in it for myself as well.
I've got a little stash and I want to kick that in.
I don't know.
Nightclubs might be a bit too full-on for me.
Oh, OK.
Not that I don't appreciate the suggestion.
No, no, mate.
I get you.
I get you.
I'll keep my ear to the ground.
See if I can find something safer.
And this is essential family business that you have to know if the day is gonna go smoothly.
Honestly, Carbo should have talked you through this.
Now, here is the bridal table.
I'll leave the number of bridesmaids seats blank for now.
So, you at least know about the bad luck in the Georgiou family, right? No.
Never invite one of them to a wedding if you want the marriage to last.
It's likeit's like a thing.
And be sure not to let Uncle Spiro drink any black coffee.
It's his heart.
Hey, Voula! Long time, no see.
I'm mad at you, Carbo.
Why have you not told this poor girl important Karandonis business? Huh? You realise she was gonna have Uncle Stavros and Aunty Agape on the same table! No way.
Uncle Stavros and Aunty Agape aren't talking again? I thought they sorted that out.
They did.
He gave her a goat.
What's the problem? She asked for a coat.
Ah! Oh, my God! It's the Toxic Avenger.
You say I'm bad'?! How much aftershave have you got on? (LAUGHS) You buying in bulk now'? No.
It's a hot date, is it? Maybe he plans to suffocate her first and then go from there.
No.
I like to smell fresh.
What, fresh as in a group of old dudes sitting on a bus, that kind of fresh? Or fresh as Nan's undies drawer? Yeah.
Ha-ha.
Hilarious.
Really.
(LAUGHS) Phwoah! Smells like the DJ's fragrance department in here.
I'm just gonna go take a quick shower, alright? I'll be a few minutes, I swear.
Thanks for waiting.
I'm trying to change, you pervert! What do you think you're doing? Showering.
And, no, you can't watch.
I mean with Alex.
Don't start.
You really can't help yourself, can you? What? You just have to stuff things up.
Stuff what things? This thing, here.
This place.
My life.
Get over yourself, Coby.
How would I stuff it up? By messing with Alex's head and leading him on.
'Cause that's what I'm here to do, right? Flirt with your flatmates and stuff things up for you.
You really are just like Mum.
What's that supposed to mean? Take a guess.
Oh, I'm a slut'? Is that it? You said it.
I'm going to the movies with Alex - as a friend.
Give me a break.
No, I won't, because that's what we are.
Me and Alex - friends.
I'd spell it out for you but you can't read.
Can you quit that'? What? You've been tapping on that can for half an hour.
Isn't it weird? What do you do on a Friday night if you're not drinking beer? Oh, you could try knitting.
Right.
Well I might, uh, get a beer.
Interested? Ah! Rack off.
I can taste it, Jakey.
I'm getting excited.
Look at that frost.
I can taste it.
Can you taste it? Listen to that sweet (OPENS CAN) .
.
fizz.
Jeez, you're all heart, mate.
Maybe we should have gone to the movie too.
What, with two nerdy mates jazzed about Astro Boy? I'll pass.
Hey, Alex knows that, right? Just mates.
He'snot assuming anything? No, no, no, no.
Alex has got his head on.
It'll be fine.
Really? Oh, Rachel, congratulations.
That sounds amazing.
Look at you two.
The height of luxury.
You reckon? Ruby tucked up in bed, a glass of wine, a bit of telly.
It doesn't get much better than this, mate.
Yeah, I suppose.
Catch you later.
Yeah, have a good night.
JULIE: Yeah, I know.
I know.
Well, it's just it's just that money's a bit tight at the moment, that's all.
Yeah, I'll talk to your dad.
I know, I know.
I love you too.
Alright, honey, stay safe.
Bye.
All good? Yeah, she's doing so well.
So, how was Warney when you rang? I'll call him in the morning.
It's a bit late now.
What was the, um âMoney's a bit tight,â thing? Oh, no, she's got this big campaign launch and she wants me to fly over for it but, well It'd be lovely but it's impossible.
Why is it impossible? Well, I mean, there's money in the bank, but if by flight to New York you mean road trip to Grafton, then, yes, that's possible.
Wow.
Living the dream, eh? Well, we could really push the boat out and order takeaway.
L/lfith fishcakes.
(LAUGHS) I had a really great night tonight.
So did I.
Thank you for finding out it was on.
And all without booze.
Who would have thought? I think we'll chalk one up for the fun police.
(LAUGHS) Um, so, what now'? Cup of tea? I've got a couple of DVDs.
I've got 'Mask of Light' on my laptop.
You really are a buff.
No, I'm gonna go to bed.
I think my dreams are gonna be warped enough as it is.
Well, um Goodnight.
Oh, goodgoodnight.
Oh! Hey! We need hugging lessons.
(LAUGHS) Goodnight, Alex.
Sweet dreams.
Dave, what are you doing? Come to bed.
Is this all we have to show for our hard work? A few thousand bucks in the bank? Oh, darling You have to take risks to make changes.
This job of Warney's could be the start of something big for all of us.
You will ring and tell him it can't be done, right? Yes.
No.
Nol don't know.
Dave! Wd be tight but it could be the turnaround.
You know, it would give us options.
You could go to New York, you could buy some shoes, anything.
I don't need shoes! Alright.
Well, that's not the point.
But, you know, we need to empire-build while we still can.
Oh, right, so, now we're an empire? We could be if we start thinking like one.
Darling, this job sounds huge.
You've only got a week, you need twice as many sparkies.
It's illogical.
Why let logic stand in the way? (NARRATES) And, with that, the tipping point was reached.
We were taking that job, and to hell with the consequences.
DAVE: Look, I know it's early and it's the weekend but I wouldn't ask you if it wasn't important.
No, no, no, I understand that.
This could lead to big things all round.
No, no -just get back to me whenever it suits.
Thanks for your time, mate.
(HANGS UP) Another no? (SIGHS) He's thinking about it, which is not technically a no.
Darling, you can't expect people to jump at the chance to work on a promise, especially at the weekend.
You make your own luck, Jules, I mean, how often does this sort of opportunity come along? You know, you're amazing! One minute, you're turning down jobs.
(PHONE RINGS) The next, you're taking on huge ones.
I can't keep up.
Dave Rafter.
Sparrow, you got my message? Sparrow Fisher, you are a man among men! Fantastic.
I knew I could count on you.
Thanks, mate.
One down.
Hey.
(PANTS) Hey- Wow - didn't pick you for an exercise freak.
I J09- This early? Just up early.
Oh, really? Nothing to do with all the extra energy you've got now you've given up the drink? Actuallyl do feel a bit better.
See'? I told you! Alright! Easy, tiger, easy.
Sorry.
I'm just enjoying being right.
Well, you're pretty wrong, standing in the way of that juice.
What, this juice? Yeah, that juice.
(SQUEALS) Alright.
So, how was last night? It was good.
Thank you for asking.
(DOOR OPENS) Checking up on me.
What are you doing? Jakey, didn't you get the call from Dave? I didn't take me phone with me.
Why? He's taken the job! You're kidding me! Is he mental or what? Like, he's losing it.
When does he want us there? Come on, guys, let's get moving! Every second counts.
I don't know what to say here - what's the electrical version of good luck? Blow a fuse? Lay a cable? Ha! Oh.
Look, I know you have your doubts about this, but back me up.
I can do this.
OK - if you say so.
Are you saying that I can't'? No, of course not.
Alright, well, give me a kiss.
Mwah! No, seriously, you'll be great.
Of course I will.
Alright, mates? OTHERS: Yeah! How can we lose? Oh! I've organised three blokes to help us out and get us over the line.
It's gonna be tight.
If we pull this off, we're gonna be running with the big boys.
You should move into motivational speaking, Dave - really! Where are these three blokes? Oh, they'll be here.
They'd want to get a wriggle on! I said they'll be here! Where's your faith? Now, come on - time is money! How many coffees has he had? So, we've got the dress covered, rings you've purchased.
Now we just need floral arrangements, cake and speeches.
Oh, I love speeches! Do you want to go novelty or straight? Breakfast - so we don't waste time.
Um, novelty? Yeah, like a song or a play or whatever.
Susan Georgiou got her bridesmaids to do 'Lady Marmalade'.
It was great! Hah! What? The speeches! I'mnot sure.
And plates.
Plates? Yeah, for the pastries! Oh.
Hi, Voula.
Ben.
Hi, Nathan.
Hey, Retta - another thing Hey, have you seen my runners? Uh, yeah - dining table andcoffee table.
Ah, you're good! Just imagine what you could achieve if you put your mind to good instead of evil.
Oh, there's more money in evil.
You going for a run, then? Yeah - I'm due for a walk with Tom.
Check it out - grumpy old men, âOut on me morning amble"! So'? No, it's not a big deal.
I think it's nice you're making friends your own age to play with.
Get lost.
VOU LA: if you want photos, I'll email them.
And by the way, FYI - Helen has put on a bit of weight in the last couple of months but there are heaps of Carbo's cousins who would kill to be your bridesmaids.
Oh, it's all good - I've, umarranged my own.
Bridesmaids? Yeah.
But I thought you didn't I realised that there's this whole load of cousins from down the coast that I completely forgot about, and my friends from gym would be so mad if I didn't ask them.
Oh, great! What are their names? Molly and Polly.
Perfect! Give me their numbers and I'll get measurements and stuff Oh, no, it's fine.
I'll sort it out.
Maybe I should get their measurements too.
Nathan! What? Stop cheapening the wedding.
I'm not cheapening.
This is the biggest day of this girl's life.
It's got to be perfect and we are gonna make sure it is, FYI! (BOTH SQUEAL) OK, team, we're going well.
Jake, when you get the new circuit breakers in and the supply cables attached, could you make a wiring plan for the roof grid? Righto.
Coby, don't forget to chase those data cables so that we can terminate them.
Alright? I reckon we are doing good time.
Yeah, good but, look, I don't mean to be pushy, justthe back-up.
Look, it's a Saturday.
They're doing us a favour.
(PHONE RINGS) They'll get here when they get here.
Don't worry about it.
We are going great guns.
Damo, where are you at? Oh, yeah'? Oh.
OK, then.
Well, no, no, I understand.
Yeah, yeah.
That's alright, we'll chat soon.
OK, mate.
Everything alright? Damo can't make it.
We are never gonna make this with just the three of us! Hey, what's with the attitude, mate? You've got to try and stay positive.
One man down, two on the way.
We will make it - trust me! Hello! What is this? Seating chart - colour-coded.
Your family is aqua.
That's why it looks like we're having the wedding at sea.
What are these gold stars? My bridesmaids.
You're having one, two You're having seven bridesmaids? Yeah, why not? Who are they? People.
Friends! But you said you wanted to keep it low-key No-one else seems to want to keep it low-key, now, do they? So I'll have seven bridesmaids.
It doesn't matter who they are! I'm sure we can bribe some nice homeless women to come off the street and pretend they like me.
And FYI - if we want them in height order, one of them's gonna have to be a midget, alright? OK, I've got ham and cheese, chicken and lettuce, tuna and salad.
No egg salad - thought we should all learn a lesson from last time.
That was not my fault! Thanks, love.
That's great.
Is the support team in the loo? Yeah, we had a few setbacks.
Oh'? Yeah - a no-show.
(MOBILE PHONE BEEPS) Oh.
It's really not that big a deal.
Another no-show'? Oh, Marty's a busy man.
We can't expect him to drop everything.
Oh Hey, hey - I saw that! That was a doubting look.
Remember what I said about doubting looks'? They're bad for morale.
Hey, give them a break.
Here's trouble! HEY, Sparrow! Don't worry, mate, I'm not gonna dock you for your late arrival.
You might want to chuck some overalls on.
If you don't want to get your fancy daks dirty.
UhDave, this isn't easy but I've been steamrolled by the missus.
It's her sister's birthday and she wants us all to go to yum cha.
Oh, right, so you won't be joining us'? I said I'd help you out.
I'm letting you down, I know.
I feel terrible about it.
I'll make it up to you.
No, it's alright, whatever suits.
If you can fit us in, fine, whatever suits.
You're a champ, Dave.
Thanks for understanding, mate.
Chookas.
No worries.
Dave, I'm sure he'll Never say never, Jules.
There's plenty more sparkies on the list.
We're gonna nail this.
(CRIES) (DOOR OPENS) Hey- Hey- Hey, hey.
What's all this? No.
It's nothing.
It doesn't look like nothing.
It's just so overwhelming.
I mean, all the people coming and Do you think we've invited too many guests'? We can un-invite.
No, we can't.
It's just so out of control.
I've even started inventing friends just so I don't look like a loser who only has one bridesmaid.
What's wrong with having one bridesmaid? I'm only having one best man.
Voula said Who cares what Voula said? You don't have to start making up imaginary bridesmaids to make her happy.
That's not it.
It's How's it gonna look on the day when your side of the church is full and mine is empty? I'll have nobody.
Hey.
Honey, come here.
Is that really bothering you? Look, some of my family can sit on your side.
My family are your family now.
Our wedding seems to be about everyone else but us.
Seating arrangements and family feuds and eight bajillion bridesmaids.
What happened to plain old Carbo and Retta? When did everything get so complicated? Are you serious? It doesn't have to be all week, just a day or two.
We need extra hands.
What about all of your sparky mates? They're busy.
All of them? Look, can you do it or not? I know it's a Sunday but I'd really appreciate it.
I'm not sure if you remember, Dad, but I've got my own business.
This is not about business, mate, it's about family.
Your family, and securing their future.
And that takes precedence in my book.
Sowhat do you say? Securing the family's future - what about my future? I'm gonna need back surgery after this.
Don't keep on about it.
I heard you the first 100 times.
Hey, guys, how's it going'? Jake? Jake, talk to me.
Well, do you want the truth or a lie? Whichever one's gonna make me feel better.
Well, we're doing great and we're probably gonna get this job finished on time.
Was that the truth or a lie? Dave, we've hardly made a dent.
Yeah, but with the extra workers Even with Ben and Nathan, we're gonna be cutting it fine and when I say cutting it fine You're lying to me again.
I have to let this go, don't I'? It's up to you, boss.
Boys.
Warney.
Didn't mean for you to come down here.
I got your message, Dave.
Disappointing news.
What's the G-O? I just bit off more than I could chew.
(SIGHS) Well, I guess I could always palm it off to another mob.
Well, I already have but I really wanted to give you a shot.
Yeah, I appreciate it.
When push came to shove You've put the other guys behind the eight ball - they're down a whole weekend.
I know.
I know.
I'm sorry.
(CASH REGISTER TONE RINGS) Oh, jeez.
One of my sparkies has got his birthday today and the stripper's arrived.
I better get back to it.
Sure.
Don't work too hard, eh? Never do, Dave.
See you round.
Sorry it didn't work out.
(BEEPS HORN) (DOOR SHUTS) Hey- Hey- I know what you're thinking.
I'm not saying anything.
I thought I could do it.
I know.
I'm not an idiot, Jules.
I know the difference between optimism and blind stupidity.
I just didn't want to drag those guys into an impossible situation.
Darling, they would have followed you without question, you know'? I know.
That's what makes it worse.
.
.
or better, I don't know.
Hmm.
You've been great through all of this.
That's my job.
Foot off the table, darling.
Hev- Hey Big day? That's one word for it.
Is that What? It is! What? Beer breath! I know it when I smell it.
You are busted! Shoot me.
Today sucked.
And what's wrong with lemonade, no? Or a ginger beer - that always picks me up when I'm beat.
Whoo, Captain Excitement, eh? Ohh! You lost the bet.
What a quitter.
Alright.
Alright, you win.
Yeah, I do, and don't think I'm not gonna make the most out of it.
So, what do I owe you - like, slave for a day? Do they still have those laws about slaves working naked? (CHUCKLES) You know, I think you're getting your regular slaves mixed up with your sex slaves.
Oh, well, I'm king, so I make my own rules.
Take your pants off.
What'? Oi! Hey! I'm just getting started.
Where'swhere's Coby'? Didn't he come home with you? No, he's hanging out with Nathan.
Where's Alex? Reckons he's staying at McPhee's tonight.
So, looks like it's just you and me slave.
(GROANS) SONG: While you were sleeping, she took stills of your feet Next to a throw, right next to a box of pills she gave you She said, âWake up, baby I'm missing you like crazy âI wanna put the panties on you gave me" Went to the bathroom Saw the stills on a peg next to a sink Grab a tissue, grab a drink Let's get it started Let's get, get, get, get, get, get, get, get, get Let's get it started Let's get, get, get, get, get, get, get, get, get Let's get it started (DOOR CLOSES) There you are! Now, I think I've worked it out.
If Despina sits at table four, she still won't be able to see Uncle Pappas, which means that Aunty Zena will still be able to sit near the band for her hearing aid.
I love you, you know that'? Just trying to think positive.
Now, which cousin was the diabetic with the speech impediment? Stand up.
What? Come on, you're coming with me.
Where? Would you just do it! We're going somewhere.
Where arewhere are we going'? No more questions.
Carbo, I'm serious.
Tell me what's going on.
Oh, my God.
Told you we weren't going to IKEA.
Carbo, we can't do this.
Why not? Well, because This is what you want, right? Wellyeah.
But what about everybody else? What about Voula and Jimmy and Despina and Susan Georgiou and Uncle Stavros and Aunty Ah! Everybody else can go jump.
Our wedding is about us.
The two of us.
And theand the paperwork - is this even legal? All sorted, remember? I'm notI'm not dressed for it.
Hey, you look beautiful.
Really? Really.
I don't know what else to say.
Thenlet's get married.
Our witness should be here soon.
This is all very last-minute.
I called my brother.
He was in the area.
Ah! He had to come straight from a kids' party.
Thanks for coming, Mike.
Cheers, mate.
Do you, Nicholas Dimitri Zenobio Karandonis take Loretta Nicole Schembri to be your lawfully wedded wife'? I do.
Do you, Loretta Nicole Schembri, take Nicholas Dimitri Zenobio Karandonis to be your lawfully wedded husband? You're supposed to say something.
Oh, what? âL do.
" Oh! I do.
Will you love, respect and honour her throughout your years together? I will.
Me too.
And now the rings.
You even brought the rings.
Are these our vows? SONG: All I needed was the love you gave All I needed for another day And all I ever knew Only you All I needed was the love you gave All I needed for another day And all I ever knew Only you.
(ELECTRONIC FLOURISH) Yay! Whoo-hoo! Where have you two been? Oh, we had a little thing to go to.
(CARBO AND FEET-FA LAUGHS) FEET-FA: Just a thing.
And then we went and had some champagne.
Champagne.
Champagne, but no big deal.
No big deal.
Shh! Are you both high or something? That is putting me off ever being in a relationship again.
So, I know it's a bummer, Dad having to bail on that job, but you gotta hand it to him - he's got drive.
Yeah.
Overdrive, you mean? So what? It's impressive.
That's what it takes if you run a business - drive and commitment.
You're really serious about this business idea, aren't you? Yeah, well, maybe Tom's right - why wait around? Eh'? What's Tom got to do with you starting a business? Not starting one, investing in one.
Nothing definite, though.
We're just talking.
It's good to have an ear to the ground, you know.
You're not regretting it, are you? What? Giving up the job.
I really had no other choice.
Yeah, well, you faced that choice.
You tackled it.
I'm proud of you.
We still have them, Jules - options.
I'm not giving up.
I'm just gonna take a little bit longer to get there.
Well, if that's what you really want, then next time, you'll be ready.
Mm.
There is one thing I can do in the meantime, though.
What's that'? I can start practising my googly.
'Googly'? Is that what we're calling it? (BOTH CHUCKLE) Yeah, well Come on, then.
If it works for you! DAVE: (NARRATES) OK, so I'd reached too high and almost come a cropper.
It was time to restore a bit of balance, pull back from the edge and review the situation.
('HEY HEY HEY' BY MICHAEL FRANTI AND SPEARHEAD PLAYS) (CHEERING) Onya, Dad! How you going, Grandad? Oh, I can't complain.
You? Good.
Yeah.
Something on your mind, boy? Mm.
Ben said something about you helping him out with some investment.
I gave him the name of a friend who could help him out.
What.
.
.
friend'? You wouldn't know him.
I know what your friends are like.
Meaning? Ben's a 900d 9W- You think I don't know that'? He deserves a break.
And that's exactly what I'm trying to give him.
End of story.
(CHEERING) DAVE: Looking good.
Oh, mate.
And you told me these outfits were so snazzy.
Alright.
Let's talk tactics.
I reckon hitting it out of the park might be a good start.
Just get your bat on the thing first.
How hard can that be'? I mean, look at this guy.
It looks like he has had one too many pies pre-game.
Dismiss a fat bowler at your own peril, Jakey boy.
You can have that one for free.
Good luck.
Good luck.
DAVE: (NARRATES) I might not have the world - yet - but I'll settle for a decent game of cricket.
JULIE: Come on, Jakey!
Then, suddenly, something comes along to tip you in a whole new direction.
(HORN TOOTS) Looks like they snipped the wrong tube during that vasectomy, eh, Dave? Woody? Long time, no see.
You reckon? I thought you'd dropped off the face of the earth.
Yeah, sorry about that.
I've been a bit busy.
You weren't driving that last time I saw you either.
Ridiculous, isn't it? Oh, well.
Gets me from A to B, at least.
How goes it? Oh, you know- still plugging away.
Yeah, tell me about it.
You too? We expanded slightly.
We put on a few more sparkies.
We'? Yeah, it's been a decent run.
We just moved into the old printworks building in Blakehurst.
Oh, that's a good joint.
Which floor are you on? The whole building.
We bought it.
The whole building? Yeah, we got a few more extra staff in the office.
Trust me - the more of them I've got making me look good, the more time I can spend at the beach house.
Well, sounds like things are going better than alright.
You still play cricket? I actually, haven't had much time, with the little one and the work.
That's a pity, mate.
You played a mean off-drive back in the day.
(CASH REGISTER TONE RINGS) Oh Time for me to go and pretend I know what I'm doing.
Good to see you.
Yeah, you too.
Take care, Dave.
DAVE: (NARRATES) Yep - one conversation and your whole life starts to overbalance.
Look, I'm not complaining.
He just seemed to have everything, you know'? Successful business, beach house, flash car.
Which he just happened to be driving down our street.
Yeah.
Bet it was a rental.
You should have seen him, Jules.
Probably on his way to a long lunch.
Why can't I have a long lunch? Sometimes I don't even have lunch.
Oh, darling, we're not doing too badly for a little 3-man operation run out of the back shed.
I know, I know.
We've got a happy life, great kids, matching socks.
And you're your own boss, so surely that must count for something.
But I don't seem to have time for anything else.
What about cricket'? I've let that slide.
Because you take on jobs on Saturday.
But do I have to every Saturday? Surely there's time for the occasional game.
Howzat! You know, cricket is a game of finesse.
It's got delicacy, it's got skill, it's got Shane Warne hanging out with topless chicks.
Yeah, there is that, but I'm talking about the psychology of things.
Not a bunch of boofheads banging into each other.
Now, them's fighting words, Rafter.
Whereas if you're looking for the gentlemen's game Gentlemen and cricket'? It's like two stoners fighting over a chip packet.
Alright, I'm gonna give my mate Burke a call and see if there's any vacancies on the third XI and if I can talk him into it, are you up for giving it a bit of a crack'? Is 'no' an option? Not a chance.
Oh, thanks for your help, mate.
Just open it.
No.
Thank God.
What? She's been refusing to open that thing until you got home.
It's from Greece, so it's gonna be something special.
I guessed a Maserati but apparently that's far-fetched.
Maseratis are Italian.
Same diff.
See, it's saying things like that which is why you might not make it in the car part game.
No, it's from your mum so it's gonna be fairly mega.
Well, come on.
Open it, then.
I'm home now.
This is better than Christmas.
Wow.
Oh, it's Mum's wedding dress.
It's.
.
.
Massive.
Um, apparently, your cousin Voula's coming over to make alterations.
Oh, my God.
This is the dress I'm gonna be wearing at my wedding.
Plus, you can use the leftover material for the marquee.
Are you serious? I love manga films.
'Ghost in the Shell'.
Absolutely.
That movie is incredible.
Have you seen all of the 'Wangan Midnight' series? Oh, God.
Don't tell me you've got him started on manga.
Actually, we started each other.
It's more of a mutual manga fan club.
Well, do you reckon maybe, instead, you can start cleaning up after yourselves, seeing you're gonna be here every night.
Jeez, Jake.
You want to help Coby get the twist out of his knickers? Yeah.
You take your turn.
I'll sort this out.
Now, who's up for a cold one? Nup.
I'm gonna call it a night.
See you in the morning.
I guess I won't offer the fun police a knock-off.
I thought knock-offs were meant to be right after work.
I'd call this more of a pre-bed problem drink.
Problem? Yeah.
Let's see.
Knock-off beers are meant to be at 4:00, right? And then I bet you and Coby stopped at the pub for a couple more Yeah, which is secret men's business.
and now you're here, desperate for another.
There's a pattern, Jake.
Yeah, yeah.
The pattern is I like beer.
Hmm.
Well, how about a challenge? One week without booze.
I bet you can't do it.
You bet'? Mm.
Yes or no? Alright, piece of cake.
And when I win, you have to cook me dinner.
Three courses.
Never gonna happen.
You will buckle like a belt.
Oh, you are so sure of yourself, aren't you? Yeah.
Who's sure of herself? I just bet your brother that he can't lay off the grog for a week.
Great.
I'm in too.
It's probably time you lost that beer gut anyway.
Oh! So, the terrace is all cleared? Yes, ma'am.
Glasses and ashtrays.
Quite the little worker bee, aren't we'? Well, I think my little days are behind me but I can muster a bit of elbow grease.
I can see that.
Right, well, um, I'm off.
If you have any further questions, Ben's the man to ask.
Right, boss.
No worries.
Good.
Oi! What are you doing? Bloody hell! Scare a man half to death, why don't you? Can't stand to see good grog wasted.
You know, it's pretty awesome you were prepared to take on this sort of work.
Yes, from prison kitchen to glassie.
Not exactly how I thought my life would pan out all those moons ago, but it'll do for the moment.
Thanks for putting in a good word.
What did you think you'd be doing at your age? Oh, I don't know.
Usual dreams, I suppose.
Running my own business.
Maybe have a motorboat, nothing fancy.
What about you? Oh, I don't know.
I guess I wouldn't mind having a bar of my own one day.
There we go.
That's lame.
It bloody well is not.
That's a great dream - being your own boss, being in charge.
You set your mind to it, it'll happen.
You know, actually, I do have a little bit of cash.
Mel's life insurance money.
But I haven't really thought about what I want to do with it yet.
That dream might come true sooner than you think.
Jake, quick hands.
Oh, good stuff.
But we should head down the nets this arvo for a bit of practice.
Oh, what for'? Burke says we're good to go for tomorrow morning.
Reckon you could scrub up for some gentleman action? No, make it sound a bit gayer.
Do I have to? Yeah, you're coming.
These are good blokes.
You'll like them.
We can have a few beers, hang out.
Well, that's sounding better and better.
Oh, uh Maybe I'll just have a pub squash.
It's a long story.
Dave, cash job for tomorrow.
Oh, Saturday.
Not again.
We've got cricket.
Tell them sorry.
It's a paying job.
We've got to get the balance right, Jules.
Otherwise, what's this all about? I might not have a Mercedes convertible but I do have my cricket in the weekends.
Fine.
Pete, sorry.
Can't seem to fit you in tomorrow.
Can we negotiate for next week'? Jake, quick hands.
Oh, sorry, mate.
Are you alright? Relax.
You'll love Voula.
Are you sure? She talks a bit but she's fine.
What do you mean, âa bit"? You said 'Beaches' was âa bit sad", you said Soundwave might be âa bit loud", so what does that mean? It means she won't shut up.
No, it means she'll be a great help, OK'? Anything you want to know about weddings, ask Voula.
She's been to about 5O and she's been a bridesmaid 18 times.
I wish you could take the day off too.
Look, don't panic.
Voula is here to help.
She's good at everything.
Way-ooh! Who is this tosser? Two visits in two days.
To what to do we owe the honour? Dave, glad I caught you, mate.
There's a gig in the city, it's a complete office rewire but I think we'll have to pass on it there's too much on our plate, so I thought of you.
Really? Sounds good.
Warney, this is Coby, our apprentice, and you remember Jake? Boys.
You interested? Look, I appreciate the offer but we don't need handouts.
Oh, it's not charity, Dave.
I mean, if we have to say no, it's better off that it goes to a mate than a big fish.
Not that you're a little fish.
You're a top operator.
When do we kick off'? This weekend.
Ah, non-starter.
These two have got cricket.
Oh, shame.
It's a biggie and I need someone I can trust.
Well, I don't suppose it would hurt to have a look at it.
You won't regret it.
What's the address? So, it's this whole area here.
Yeah.
And this area through here as well.
(PHONE RINGS) Excuse me.
I need to take this.
There's no way.
There's no way we can manage this.
Don't write it off just yet.
Not just the two of us and Coby still on basics.
Hey! Who are you calling basic? I'm getting the hang.
It depends how much time he's gonna give us.
Justlet's hear him out.
Well, you know, anything less than a fortnighfs a no-go, even if we work weekends.
Oh, weekends! Look, if we can get this one in the bag, we'll be busy for a long time.
Short-term pain for long-term gain.
What about cricket? Since when have you been interested in cricket'? No, I don't want to play, I want you to play so I don't have to work.
Cricket can wait.
Sorry about that.
Where was I'? We were just wondering, um, what sort of timeframe you were looking at.
A week'? One week'? Are you insane? Why did you say yes? Don't freak out for no good reason.
You just committed us to a job that we can't do in a timeframe that's completely impossible.
I reckon that's a good reason to freak out.
I've got another reason - sleep.
Do we get any'? With the money they're paying us, they can ask us for any timeframe they want.
Yeah, but balance? What happened to balance? Yeah, ask, yes, but we didn't have to agree.
Short-term pain for long-term gain.
Oh, you're repeating yourself.
Look, it's beside the point.
Boys, boys - we cannot rewire this place in one week.
Just give me some time to think about it.
Oh, Dave, just I know it was stupid to say yes, I know that we can't do it, but just for a moment, it was nice to be amongst it, you know'? Playing with thethe big shots.
I get it.
You know, it feltit felt real.
Doable.
But it's not, darling.
a couple of extra pairs of hands.
Dave.
Yeah, alright.
Yeah, you're right.
I know.
I will call Warney and and tell him that we can't do it.
There'll be other jobs, darling.
Yeah.
DAVE: (NARRATES) But I wanted that one, and now the idea was in my head, it wasn't going away.
VOULA: Of course, when my sister Georgina got married, it was so beautiful.
You would have loved it.
She had 13 bridesmaids - 13 - and she set them up in order of height, which was lucky, because this one friend of ours, Thea, she's not technically a dwarf but she had this thyroid problem when she was young, so she ended up really tiny, which worked well for the overall look, even though we had to match her with one of the pageboys.
So, how many are you having? Or are you gonna have smaller, six or seven, or bigger? Oh, I haven't really thought about it.
Seriously? You'd better start.
Let's make a list.
Who do you want? Um, well, I suppose there's Tina, who works with me at the paint shop.
I could ask her.
And'? AndI'm not sure who else.
You're only having one bridesmaid? Well, like I said, I haven't really thought about it.
But what about your sisters and cousins? Won't they be furious'? I'mreallythere's not really anybody.
.
.
close, family-wise.
Wow.
I guess you could always use someone from our family, you know'? Someone with experience.
Anyway, um, who's on the guest list? Oh, we're justum Have you got a seating plan yet'? We need to workshop.
We need to workshop.
Need a hand there, mate? No, no, I'm right.
Oh, though, Ben, um you know what you were talking about the other night, about your dream of running your own joint? Yeah? Well, this old mate of mine Jim, his name is.
I've known him for years.
I, uh, caught up with him a few weeks ago and he was telling me about his son who's doing real well in the night club game.
OK.
Yeah, yeah.
Him and his partner have got two real money-spinners and they need backing for a third.
Right.
And you just remembered all of this? Well, it was three weeks ago and I was seven or eight schooners in.
Still, it's, uh, pretty interesting, don't you reckon? Yeah.
You really want me to live the dream? Well, in truth, I am in it for myself as well.
I've got a little stash and I want to kick that in.
I don't know.
Nightclubs might be a bit too full-on for me.
Oh, OK.
Not that I don't appreciate the suggestion.
No, no, mate.
I get you.
I get you.
I'll keep my ear to the ground.
See if I can find something safer.
And this is essential family business that you have to know if the day is gonna go smoothly.
Honestly, Carbo should have talked you through this.
Now, here is the bridal table.
I'll leave the number of bridesmaids seats blank for now.
So, you at least know about the bad luck in the Georgiou family, right? No.
Never invite one of them to a wedding if you want the marriage to last.
It's likeit's like a thing.
And be sure not to let Uncle Spiro drink any black coffee.
It's his heart.
Hey, Voula! Long time, no see.
I'm mad at you, Carbo.
Why have you not told this poor girl important Karandonis business? Huh? You realise she was gonna have Uncle Stavros and Aunty Agape on the same table! No way.
Uncle Stavros and Aunty Agape aren't talking again? I thought they sorted that out.
They did.
He gave her a goat.
What's the problem? She asked for a coat.
Ah! Oh, my God! It's the Toxic Avenger.
You say I'm bad'?! How much aftershave have you got on? (LAUGHS) You buying in bulk now'? No.
It's a hot date, is it? Maybe he plans to suffocate her first and then go from there.
No.
I like to smell fresh.
What, fresh as in a group of old dudes sitting on a bus, that kind of fresh? Or fresh as Nan's undies drawer? Yeah.
Ha-ha.
Hilarious.
Really.
(LAUGHS) Phwoah! Smells like the DJ's fragrance department in here.
I'm just gonna go take a quick shower, alright? I'll be a few minutes, I swear.
Thanks for waiting.
I'm trying to change, you pervert! What do you think you're doing? Showering.
And, no, you can't watch.
I mean with Alex.
Don't start.
You really can't help yourself, can you? What? You just have to stuff things up.
Stuff what things? This thing, here.
This place.
My life.
Get over yourself, Coby.
How would I stuff it up? By messing with Alex's head and leading him on.
'Cause that's what I'm here to do, right? Flirt with your flatmates and stuff things up for you.
You really are just like Mum.
What's that supposed to mean? Take a guess.
Oh, I'm a slut'? Is that it? You said it.
I'm going to the movies with Alex - as a friend.
Give me a break.
No, I won't, because that's what we are.
Me and Alex - friends.
I'd spell it out for you but you can't read.
Can you quit that'? What? You've been tapping on that can for half an hour.
Isn't it weird? What do you do on a Friday night if you're not drinking beer? Oh, you could try knitting.
Right.
Well I might, uh, get a beer.
Interested? Ah! Rack off.
I can taste it, Jakey.
I'm getting excited.
Look at that frost.
I can taste it.
Can you taste it? Listen to that sweet (OPENS CAN) .
.
fizz.
Jeez, you're all heart, mate.
Maybe we should have gone to the movie too.
What, with two nerdy mates jazzed about Astro Boy? I'll pass.
Hey, Alex knows that, right? Just mates.
He'snot assuming anything? No, no, no, no.
Alex has got his head on.
It'll be fine.
Really? Oh, Rachel, congratulations.
That sounds amazing.
Look at you two.
The height of luxury.
You reckon? Ruby tucked up in bed, a glass of wine, a bit of telly.
It doesn't get much better than this, mate.
Yeah, I suppose.
Catch you later.
Yeah, have a good night.
JULIE: Yeah, I know.
I know.
Well, it's just it's just that money's a bit tight at the moment, that's all.
Yeah, I'll talk to your dad.
I know, I know.
I love you too.
Alright, honey, stay safe.
Bye.
All good? Yeah, she's doing so well.
So, how was Warney when you rang? I'll call him in the morning.
It's a bit late now.
What was the, um âMoney's a bit tight,â thing? Oh, no, she's got this big campaign launch and she wants me to fly over for it but, well It'd be lovely but it's impossible.
Why is it impossible? Well, I mean, there's money in the bank, but if by flight to New York you mean road trip to Grafton, then, yes, that's possible.
Wow.
Living the dream, eh? Well, we could really push the boat out and order takeaway.
L/lfith fishcakes.
(LAUGHS) I had a really great night tonight.
So did I.
Thank you for finding out it was on.
And all without booze.
Who would have thought? I think we'll chalk one up for the fun police.
(LAUGHS) Um, so, what now'? Cup of tea? I've got a couple of DVDs.
I've got 'Mask of Light' on my laptop.
You really are a buff.
No, I'm gonna go to bed.
I think my dreams are gonna be warped enough as it is.
Well, um Goodnight.
Oh, goodgoodnight.
Oh! Hey! We need hugging lessons.
(LAUGHS) Goodnight, Alex.
Sweet dreams.
Dave, what are you doing? Come to bed.
Is this all we have to show for our hard work? A few thousand bucks in the bank? Oh, darling You have to take risks to make changes.
This job of Warney's could be the start of something big for all of us.
You will ring and tell him it can't be done, right? Yes.
No.
Nol don't know.
Dave! Wd be tight but it could be the turnaround.
You know, it would give us options.
You could go to New York, you could buy some shoes, anything.
I don't need shoes! Alright.
Well, that's not the point.
But, you know, we need to empire-build while we still can.
Oh, right, so, now we're an empire? We could be if we start thinking like one.
Darling, this job sounds huge.
You've only got a week, you need twice as many sparkies.
It's illogical.
Why let logic stand in the way? (NARRATES) And, with that, the tipping point was reached.
We were taking that job, and to hell with the consequences.
DAVE: Look, I know it's early and it's the weekend but I wouldn't ask you if it wasn't important.
No, no, no, I understand that.
This could lead to big things all round.
No, no -just get back to me whenever it suits.
Thanks for your time, mate.
(HANGS UP) Another no? (SIGHS) He's thinking about it, which is not technically a no.
Darling, you can't expect people to jump at the chance to work on a promise, especially at the weekend.
You make your own luck, Jules, I mean, how often does this sort of opportunity come along? You know, you're amazing! One minute, you're turning down jobs.
(PHONE RINGS) The next, you're taking on huge ones.
I can't keep up.
Dave Rafter.
Sparrow, you got my message? Sparrow Fisher, you are a man among men! Fantastic.
I knew I could count on you.
Thanks, mate.
One down.
Hey.
(PANTS) Hey- Wow - didn't pick you for an exercise freak.
I J09- This early? Just up early.
Oh, really? Nothing to do with all the extra energy you've got now you've given up the drink? Actuallyl do feel a bit better.
See'? I told you! Alright! Easy, tiger, easy.
Sorry.
I'm just enjoying being right.
Well, you're pretty wrong, standing in the way of that juice.
What, this juice? Yeah, that juice.
(SQUEALS) Alright.
So, how was last night? It was good.
Thank you for asking.
(DOOR OPENS) Checking up on me.
What are you doing? Jakey, didn't you get the call from Dave? I didn't take me phone with me.
Why? He's taken the job! You're kidding me! Is he mental or what? Like, he's losing it.
When does he want us there? Come on, guys, let's get moving! Every second counts.
I don't know what to say here - what's the electrical version of good luck? Blow a fuse? Lay a cable? Ha! Oh.
Look, I know you have your doubts about this, but back me up.
I can do this.
OK - if you say so.
Are you saying that I can't'? No, of course not.
Alright, well, give me a kiss.
Mwah! No, seriously, you'll be great.
Of course I will.
Alright, mates? OTHERS: Yeah! How can we lose? Oh! I've organised three blokes to help us out and get us over the line.
It's gonna be tight.
If we pull this off, we're gonna be running with the big boys.
You should move into motivational speaking, Dave - really! Where are these three blokes? Oh, they'll be here.
They'd want to get a wriggle on! I said they'll be here! Where's your faith? Now, come on - time is money! How many coffees has he had? So, we've got the dress covered, rings you've purchased.
Now we just need floral arrangements, cake and speeches.
Oh, I love speeches! Do you want to go novelty or straight? Breakfast - so we don't waste time.
Um, novelty? Yeah, like a song or a play or whatever.
Susan Georgiou got her bridesmaids to do 'Lady Marmalade'.
It was great! Hah! What? The speeches! I'mnot sure.
And plates.
Plates? Yeah, for the pastries! Oh.
Hi, Voula.
Ben.
Hi, Nathan.
Hey, Retta - another thing Hey, have you seen my runners? Uh, yeah - dining table andcoffee table.
Ah, you're good! Just imagine what you could achieve if you put your mind to good instead of evil.
Oh, there's more money in evil.
You going for a run, then? Yeah - I'm due for a walk with Tom.
Check it out - grumpy old men, âOut on me morning amble"! So'? No, it's not a big deal.
I think it's nice you're making friends your own age to play with.
Get lost.
VOU LA: if you want photos, I'll email them.
And by the way, FYI - Helen has put on a bit of weight in the last couple of months but there are heaps of Carbo's cousins who would kill to be your bridesmaids.
Oh, it's all good - I've, umarranged my own.
Bridesmaids? Yeah.
But I thought you didn't I realised that there's this whole load of cousins from down the coast that I completely forgot about, and my friends from gym would be so mad if I didn't ask them.
Oh, great! What are their names? Molly and Polly.
Perfect! Give me their numbers and I'll get measurements and stuff Oh, no, it's fine.
I'll sort it out.
Maybe I should get their measurements too.
Nathan! What? Stop cheapening the wedding.
I'm not cheapening.
This is the biggest day of this girl's life.
It's got to be perfect and we are gonna make sure it is, FYI! (BOTH SQUEAL) OK, team, we're going well.
Jake, when you get the new circuit breakers in and the supply cables attached, could you make a wiring plan for the roof grid? Righto.
Coby, don't forget to chase those data cables so that we can terminate them.
Alright? I reckon we are doing good time.
Yeah, good but, look, I don't mean to be pushy, justthe back-up.
Look, it's a Saturday.
They're doing us a favour.
(PHONE RINGS) They'll get here when they get here.
Don't worry about it.
We are going great guns.
Damo, where are you at? Oh, yeah'? Oh.
OK, then.
Well, no, no, I understand.
Yeah, yeah.
That's alright, we'll chat soon.
OK, mate.
Everything alright? Damo can't make it.
We are never gonna make this with just the three of us! Hey, what's with the attitude, mate? You've got to try and stay positive.
One man down, two on the way.
We will make it - trust me! Hello! What is this? Seating chart - colour-coded.
Your family is aqua.
That's why it looks like we're having the wedding at sea.
What are these gold stars? My bridesmaids.
You're having one, two You're having seven bridesmaids? Yeah, why not? Who are they? People.
Friends! But you said you wanted to keep it low-key No-one else seems to want to keep it low-key, now, do they? So I'll have seven bridesmaids.
It doesn't matter who they are! I'm sure we can bribe some nice homeless women to come off the street and pretend they like me.
And FYI - if we want them in height order, one of them's gonna have to be a midget, alright? OK, I've got ham and cheese, chicken and lettuce, tuna and salad.
No egg salad - thought we should all learn a lesson from last time.
That was not my fault! Thanks, love.
That's great.
Is the support team in the loo? Yeah, we had a few setbacks.
Oh'? Yeah - a no-show.
(MOBILE PHONE BEEPS) Oh.
It's really not that big a deal.
Another no-show'? Oh, Marty's a busy man.
We can't expect him to drop everything.
Oh Hey, hey - I saw that! That was a doubting look.
Remember what I said about doubting looks'? They're bad for morale.
Hey, give them a break.
Here's trouble! HEY, Sparrow! Don't worry, mate, I'm not gonna dock you for your late arrival.
You might want to chuck some overalls on.
If you don't want to get your fancy daks dirty.
UhDave, this isn't easy but I've been steamrolled by the missus.
It's her sister's birthday and she wants us all to go to yum cha.
Oh, right, so you won't be joining us'? I said I'd help you out.
I'm letting you down, I know.
I feel terrible about it.
I'll make it up to you.
No, it's alright, whatever suits.
If you can fit us in, fine, whatever suits.
You're a champ, Dave.
Thanks for understanding, mate.
Chookas.
No worries.
Dave, I'm sure he'll Never say never, Jules.
There's plenty more sparkies on the list.
We're gonna nail this.
(CRIES) (DOOR OPENS) Hey- Hey- Hey, hey.
What's all this? No.
It's nothing.
It doesn't look like nothing.
It's just so overwhelming.
I mean, all the people coming and Do you think we've invited too many guests'? We can un-invite.
No, we can't.
It's just so out of control.
I've even started inventing friends just so I don't look like a loser who only has one bridesmaid.
What's wrong with having one bridesmaid? I'm only having one best man.
Voula said Who cares what Voula said? You don't have to start making up imaginary bridesmaids to make her happy.
That's not it.
It's How's it gonna look on the day when your side of the church is full and mine is empty? I'll have nobody.
Hey.
Honey, come here.
Is that really bothering you? Look, some of my family can sit on your side.
My family are your family now.
Our wedding seems to be about everyone else but us.
Seating arrangements and family feuds and eight bajillion bridesmaids.
What happened to plain old Carbo and Retta? When did everything get so complicated? Are you serious? It doesn't have to be all week, just a day or two.
We need extra hands.
What about all of your sparky mates? They're busy.
All of them? Look, can you do it or not? I know it's a Sunday but I'd really appreciate it.
I'm not sure if you remember, Dad, but I've got my own business.
This is not about business, mate, it's about family.
Your family, and securing their future.
And that takes precedence in my book.
Sowhat do you say? Securing the family's future - what about my future? I'm gonna need back surgery after this.
Don't keep on about it.
I heard you the first 100 times.
Hey, guys, how's it going'? Jake? Jake, talk to me.
Well, do you want the truth or a lie? Whichever one's gonna make me feel better.
Well, we're doing great and we're probably gonna get this job finished on time.
Was that the truth or a lie? Dave, we've hardly made a dent.
Yeah, but with the extra workers Even with Ben and Nathan, we're gonna be cutting it fine and when I say cutting it fine You're lying to me again.
I have to let this go, don't I'? It's up to you, boss.
Boys.
Warney.
Didn't mean for you to come down here.
I got your message, Dave.
Disappointing news.
What's the G-O? I just bit off more than I could chew.
(SIGHS) Well, I guess I could always palm it off to another mob.
Well, I already have but I really wanted to give you a shot.
Yeah, I appreciate it.
When push came to shove You've put the other guys behind the eight ball - they're down a whole weekend.
I know.
I know.
I'm sorry.
(CASH REGISTER TONE RINGS) Oh, jeez.
One of my sparkies has got his birthday today and the stripper's arrived.
I better get back to it.
Sure.
Don't work too hard, eh? Never do, Dave.
See you round.
Sorry it didn't work out.
(BEEPS HORN) (DOOR SHUTS) Hey- Hey- I know what you're thinking.
I'm not saying anything.
I thought I could do it.
I know.
I'm not an idiot, Jules.
I know the difference between optimism and blind stupidity.
I just didn't want to drag those guys into an impossible situation.
Darling, they would have followed you without question, you know'? I know.
That's what makes it worse.
.
.
or better, I don't know.
Hmm.
You've been great through all of this.
That's my job.
Foot off the table, darling.
Hev- Hey Big day? That's one word for it.
Is that What? It is! What? Beer breath! I know it when I smell it.
You are busted! Shoot me.
Today sucked.
And what's wrong with lemonade, no? Or a ginger beer - that always picks me up when I'm beat.
Whoo, Captain Excitement, eh? Ohh! You lost the bet.
What a quitter.
Alright.
Alright, you win.
Yeah, I do, and don't think I'm not gonna make the most out of it.
So, what do I owe you - like, slave for a day? Do they still have those laws about slaves working naked? (CHUCKLES) You know, I think you're getting your regular slaves mixed up with your sex slaves.
Oh, well, I'm king, so I make my own rules.
Take your pants off.
What'? Oi! Hey! I'm just getting started.
Where'swhere's Coby'? Didn't he come home with you? No, he's hanging out with Nathan.
Where's Alex? Reckons he's staying at McPhee's tonight.
So, looks like it's just you and me slave.
(GROANS) SONG: While you were sleeping, she took stills of your feet Next to a throw, right next to a box of pills she gave you She said, âWake up, baby I'm missing you like crazy âI wanna put the panties on you gave me" Went to the bathroom Saw the stills on a peg next to a sink Grab a tissue, grab a drink Let's get it started Let's get, get, get, get, get, get, get, get, get Let's get it started Let's get, get, get, get, get, get, get, get, get Let's get it started (DOOR CLOSES) There you are! Now, I think I've worked it out.
If Despina sits at table four, she still won't be able to see Uncle Pappas, which means that Aunty Zena will still be able to sit near the band for her hearing aid.
I love you, you know that'? Just trying to think positive.
Now, which cousin was the diabetic with the speech impediment? Stand up.
What? Come on, you're coming with me.
Where? Would you just do it! We're going somewhere.
Where arewhere are we going'? No more questions.
Carbo, I'm serious.
Tell me what's going on.
Oh, my God.
Told you we weren't going to IKEA.
Carbo, we can't do this.
Why not? Well, because This is what you want, right? Wellyeah.
But what about everybody else? What about Voula and Jimmy and Despina and Susan Georgiou and Uncle Stavros and Aunty Ah! Everybody else can go jump.
Our wedding is about us.
The two of us.
And theand the paperwork - is this even legal? All sorted, remember? I'm notI'm not dressed for it.
Hey, you look beautiful.
Really? Really.
I don't know what else to say.
Thenlet's get married.
Our witness should be here soon.
This is all very last-minute.
I called my brother.
He was in the area.
Ah! He had to come straight from a kids' party.
Thanks for coming, Mike.
Cheers, mate.
Do you, Nicholas Dimitri Zenobio Karandonis take Loretta Nicole Schembri to be your lawfully wedded wife'? I do.
Do you, Loretta Nicole Schembri, take Nicholas Dimitri Zenobio Karandonis to be your lawfully wedded husband? You're supposed to say something.
Oh, what? âL do.
" Oh! I do.
Will you love, respect and honour her throughout your years together? I will.
Me too.
And now the rings.
You even brought the rings.
Are these our vows? SONG: All I needed was the love you gave All I needed for another day And all I ever knew Only you All I needed was the love you gave All I needed for another day And all I ever knew Only you.
(ELECTRONIC FLOURISH) Yay! Whoo-hoo! Where have you two been? Oh, we had a little thing to go to.
(CARBO AND FEET-FA LAUGHS) FEET-FA: Just a thing.
And then we went and had some champagne.
Champagne.
Champagne, but no big deal.
No big deal.
Shh! Are you both high or something? That is putting me off ever being in a relationship again.
So, I know it's a bummer, Dad having to bail on that job, but you gotta hand it to him - he's got drive.
Yeah.
Overdrive, you mean? So what? It's impressive.
That's what it takes if you run a business - drive and commitment.
You're really serious about this business idea, aren't you? Yeah, well, maybe Tom's right - why wait around? Eh'? What's Tom got to do with you starting a business? Not starting one, investing in one.
Nothing definite, though.
We're just talking.
It's good to have an ear to the ground, you know.
You're not regretting it, are you? What? Giving up the job.
I really had no other choice.
Yeah, well, you faced that choice.
You tackled it.
I'm proud of you.
We still have them, Jules - options.
I'm not giving up.
I'm just gonna take a little bit longer to get there.
Well, if that's what you really want, then next time, you'll be ready.
Mm.
There is one thing I can do in the meantime, though.
What's that'? I can start practising my googly.
'Googly'? Is that what we're calling it? (BOTH CHUCKLE) Yeah, well Come on, then.
If it works for you! DAVE: (NARRATES) OK, so I'd reached too high and almost come a cropper.
It was time to restore a bit of balance, pull back from the edge and review the situation.
('HEY HEY HEY' BY MICHAEL FRANTI AND SPEARHEAD PLAYS) (CHEERING) Onya, Dad! How you going, Grandad? Oh, I can't complain.
You? Good.
Yeah.
Something on your mind, boy? Mm.
Ben said something about you helping him out with some investment.
I gave him the name of a friend who could help him out.
What.
.
.
friend'? You wouldn't know him.
I know what your friends are like.
Meaning? Ben's a 900d 9W- You think I don't know that'? He deserves a break.
And that's exactly what I'm trying to give him.
End of story.
(CHEERING) DAVE: Looking good.
Oh, mate.
And you told me these outfits were so snazzy.
Alright.
Let's talk tactics.
I reckon hitting it out of the park might be a good start.
Just get your bat on the thing first.
How hard can that be'? I mean, look at this guy.
It looks like he has had one too many pies pre-game.
Dismiss a fat bowler at your own peril, Jakey boy.
You can have that one for free.
Good luck.
Good luck.
DAVE: (NARRATES) I might not have the world - yet - but I'll settle for a decent game of cricket.
JULIE: Come on, Jakey!