Packed to the Rafters (2008) s04e18 Episode Script
Sign of the Times
('SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW' BY ISRAEL KAMAKAWIWO'OLE PLAYS) Somewhere over the rainbow Way up high DAVE: (NARRATES) I've always been a sceptic.
(SONG CONTINUES ON RADIO) (MUSIC STOPS) Never a believer in signs or premonitions.
Bula.
Thank you.
But lately I'm not so sure.
Easy.
(CHUCKLES) Ah, darling, taking that job was the best thing that ever happened to us.
Yeah, I'm lucky I met that developer at the awards night.
No, see, I don't think it was luck.
I think (MUSIC RESUMES) you were meant to bump into him.
It was a sign.
(SIGHS) I should just go and check on Ruby.
Don't worry.
She loves creche.
Mmm.
Mr Rafter, I'm your massage therapist.
Come through when you're ready.
Thanks.
(LAUGHS) (GROANS WITH PLEASURE) Dave.
(GROANS) Darling, it's 5:30.
You've hit the snooze button three times already.
You've got to go.
What about Ruby'? Don't we have to collect her from creche? (NARRATES) Dreaming the same dream night after night, that's got to be a sign of something, right? Oh! I can't believe I slept through my alarm.
Oh, darling, you're overtired.
You've taken on a really big job.
You said it was the best thing that ever happened to us.
When did I say that'? Oh, sorry.
You will say that when it's finished.
This is our springboard into the big time.
Only six weeks left to go.
Six more weeks of 12-hour days.
Maybe when we finish we can take on more staff.
Yeah, short-term pain for long-term gain.
It'll be worth it.
We can go on a holiday.
Oh, yeah.
I could do with one right now.
Just a weekend away would be bliss.
Mm, you know we can't.
Mmm.
Mmm.
What's that in aid of? What do you think? Well, I'm running late.
Do you think there's a chance you can knock off a bit earlier? No chance.
Why? I want to make you a special treat.
Creamy chicken cassoulet.
Cassoulet? That's a cholesterol bomb.
Are you trying to kill me? No, it's a reward for being such a great husband these many, many years.
Yeah, well, your husband won't be around many more years if he eats that.
Bye ! Oh, Jules, I nearly forgot.
Oh.
The fridge door is playing up so make sure you push it shut and I'll realign the hinges when I get home.
See ya.
(SIGHS) And happy anniversary to you, too, darling.
Come on, come on, we're running late.
Sorry.
You look terrible.
Yeah, I didn't get enough sleep.
Why not? Are you stressed about something? Yes, about not getting enough sleep.
Well, just remember, it's gonna be worth it in the end.
You say that every morning.
I'm getting a bit annoyed.
What would you like me to say? Er, âGo to bed.
âSleep in till midday.
Go back to sales and marketing.
âNo more 70-hour weeks.
â Something along those lines.
(CHUCKLES) (POWER TOOLS BUZZ AND WHIRR) Alright, I want this whole joint fitted out by the end of the day.
Which day? Today.
What, all of it'? I know it's a big ask.
But, remember, it'll ALL: All be worth it in the end.
Yes.
Sorry for keeping you awake there, Coby.
Eh'? No, apology accepted.
I mean, no, oi, SOFFV- A big night last night.
A mate came over and we went, er, out for a few drinks.
Your mate of the female persuasion? Not that they take much persuading around me but I don't kiss and tell.
Alright, let's do it.
And, remember, short-term pain OTHERS: For long-term gain.
Exactly.
You right? Yep.
Look, seriously, if you're hung-over, you're not climbing any ladders.
Seriously, I'm OK.
Alright.
Anyway, who made you ladder police? You did when you didn't get home till three o'clock in the morning.
Jeez, I'm sorry, I didn't know you were waiting up.
I wasn't.
I got woken up by a God-awful version of 'Pub With No Beer'.
I'm sorry.
Matt taught it to me.
It got stuck in my head.
You didn't tell me you were with Matt last night.
Oh, well, no, I just thought He's your uncle.
You don't need my permission to hang out with him.
No, but it's your brother.
The only thing that bothers me is you can barely keep your eyes open.
I told him I needed an early night.
Before I knew it it was 2am.
So you both got trashed.
No, I justl didn't get trashed.
I hope not, but just let Jake handle the ladders, alright? Dave, Matty's a top bloke.
You oughta get to know him Yeah, I know, I've met him.
Seems like a nice guy.
I've just got a bit too much on my plate at the moment.
Whoa! Don't do that.
I dreamt I was Uma Thurman.
It was very disturbing.
That's not disturbing.
If I dreamt I was Uma Thurman, that'd be disturbing.
But I was Uma Thurman in the wedding scene from 'Kill Bill' where everyone gets massacred.
Great scene.
Carbo! It was an omen.
We have to call off the wedding.
Why'? Because it's wrong.
We can't spend all that money We're not spending the money.
My folks are.
And that, that makes it worse.
No, calling it off is worse.
There are people coming from all over.
And bringing gifts.
It's practically stealing.
No, we're giving them a party.
We're bringing the family together.
For a charade.
No! It's too dangerous.
The nightmare was a sign.
But this was your idea.
I'm just going along with it for your sake.
I know.
I wasn't thinking straight.
But now we call it off.
What about my mum'? It's always been her dream to see me get married in a massive Greek way.
This is gonna break her heart.
Let's tell her the truth.
What? If she still wants to fork out the money for a ceremony, knowing that we're already married, fine, I'll go along with it.
Otherwise OK.
OK.
Great! Great.
She rang your mobile before.
You already told her? No.
No.
Switched it off.
Also took the landline off the hook.
You should be the one who tells her.
Seriously? Now would be a good time.
Tomorrow would be better.
Why not today'? (swans, HUMS) Oh, hello, precious.
Ahh.
Is Mummy teaching you how to surf the Net? No, Mummy's looking up recipes for Daddy's dinner tonight.
Oh.
Posh chicken casserole.
Anyway, happy anniversary, love.
Aww, thanks, Dad.
How is it that you always remember? Because your wedding was exactly two months after Rach was born, and the last time you made chicken cassoulet was last anniversary.
Now, see, even you remember that.
Don't tell me he's forgotten.
Yes.
I thought he was having me on at first.
I mean, he never forgets.
No, never.
Well, he's working too hard.
Anyway, he might still remember.
(PHONE RINGS) Aha! (CHUCKLES) Hello? Oh, Rita.
Sorry, I thought Oh, fancy you remembering.
How are you? Oh.
Oh! Er, Rita, calm down.
Yes.
(DIAL TONE DRONES, DOOR OPENS) JULIE: Oh, hi, darling.
ls Carbo home? RETFA: Um Good.
Just, I've got a message from his mother.
Oh, sorry to interrupt.
Um, I was just wondering if you were having problems with your phone.
Well, actually, Rita's wondering.
Um Our.
.
.
phone? No problem.
No.
Well, it's just that she's been trying to call you all morning and I tried and I couldn't get through either.
I'll look into it.
OK.
Umeverything alright? Yeah, everything's great.
Wedding preparations on track? Everything3 on track.
Carbo.
Yes, Mrs Rafter.
Your phone's off the hook.
Thank you.
(HALF-LAUGHS) So are you gonna put it back on? Yeah, I will.
It's just that Rita's trying to call you.
That's OK.
She's got my mobile.
Er, well, maybe you should just call her.
Yeah, ofof course he will.
OK.
Alright, well, I'll leave you to it, then.
OK.
Well, um, thanks for stopping by.
Was that just my mum'? Might've been.
I'll do it, OK'? Just stop hassling me.
Mum! JULIE: Mm'? Ah, sorry.
Just missed you at our place.
Oh.
Here.
Happy anniversary.
Oh, so you remembered, too.
That's lovely.
From me, Nathan and Rachel.
We wanted to get you something special.
But, er, confidentially, it was my idea.
Oh.
I see.
OK.
No, no, wait till Dad gets home.
Oh, OK.
Might jog his memory.
What do you mean? Well, he left this morning without saying anything.
Oh, Dad never forgets.
No, I don't blame him.
He's been working too hard.
Mum, he's having you on.
He didn't forget.
He's probably organising something for you right now.
Yeah, can I get 200m of 1.
5-mil blue building wire.
And have you still got a special on non-ductable ceiling fans? Yeah, well, I'll take 2O of those.
OK, thanks, mate.
How do you blokes feel about us all working back an hour? Oh, what do you reckon we have lunch first? Erwhat about Mum? She's alright, she knows that we've got to prioritise the job.
What, have you got plans? Oh, I think we're all a little bit buggered.
And surely you've got plans.
Like what? WOMAN: Dave! Hey, Dave! I would've thought you and Mum Hey, Dave, there's a strange lady waving at you.
Dave! Remember me? Bonnie! Bonnie Bright! Oh, great.
Food.
Oh! Mm.
Mm.
So, what's her story? Oh, she used to do the lunch rounds for Dad's work.
They're good.
Apparently she's a psychic.
What? She predicting he'd have the BLT? No, I'm serious.
She has premonitions.
Mum swears by her.
Right.
Hey, Bonnie! Hey, what are your tips for the NRL, love'? Oh, no, sorry, I don't know anything about racing.
Oh.
That's alright.
You might want to take something for that headache, though.
Hey? No, it's OK.
I feel like I've been kicked There you go.
That is freaky.
Oh-ho! Um, I'll have the saladwrap.
Good choice.
I see the diet's agreeing with you.
Yeah.
Keep the change.
Thank you.
What? Is today a special day for you? No.
Well, that's weird, because I just had a vivid picture of flowers pop into my head.
No, it's just a work day.
Nothing special about it.
No.
Well, not if you don't want it to be.
See you tomorrow.
Huh.
Yeah.
Dad, are you sure? No, there's nothing special about today.
No'? Unless you count your mother cooking the chicken cassoulet for the first time since Oh Oh, dear.
You better hold the fort.
There's something I've got to do.
Yes, there is.
There's a deli down the road and they sell flowers.
I'm an idiot.
Yes, but luckily you're cute.
When did you remember? Relatively recently.
What, you completely forgot? I'm sorry.
It'll never happen again.
Aww, darling, that's alright.
You've had a lot on your mind.
Yeah, now I've only got one thing on my mind.
Happy anniversary.
Mmm-mmm! Oh, Dave (READS) âHeart-friendly chicken cassoulet.
â You're incredible.
Mmm! Mmm I'm gonna make it up to you.
Ruby's asleep, isn't she? Um, yes.
Come on, then.
I've only got 15 minutes.
But, Dave I see the All Ords is down again.
(CHUCKLES) Looks like the All Ords aren't the only thing that's down.
Oh, darling, 15 minutes just isn't enough time.
It's bad enough I forgot our anniversary.
Don't worry - it happens.
Not to me.
It never happens to me.
You are making too big a deal out of this.
Sorry.
What about medication? What do you mean, medication? Well, you know.
Oh, no! You tried that once.
Remember what happened? That was an accident.
You took three.
You could've given yourself a heart attack.
This time I'll take the correct dose.
You don't need them, darling.
It's happened once.
You just need to relax.
Sorry.
I'm sorry.
Our most special day of the year and I'm stuffing it up.
No, you're not.
And the day's not over yet.
I mean, you bought me beautiful flowers.
I just need to put some water in those and they will perk right up.
DAVE: As much as I didn't believe in signs, those flowers were telling me something, and not something! wanted to hear.
Sorry I took so long.
I just had to pick up some circuit breakers.
Yeah, no probs.
We're still on schedule.
Yeah, we've been hard at it.
(BOTH CHUCKLE) Good.
Keep it up.
(BOTH GIGGLE) ls there some joke I'm not getting? They know you went to see Mum.
COBY: Eh! (JAKE SQUEAKS SUGGESTIVELY) Just do your job, alright? We're doing ourjob.
COBY: We're just not on the job.
Dave, is there any chance of us getting some time off today'? What for'? We want some circuit breakers, too.
Oh, stop behaving like a couple of schoolkids and get back to work.
COBY: Oh.
Why is he so touchy? I thought he'd be cool after getting a little something-something.
OK, Coby, that's enough.
It's my parents we're talking about.
And after you blindfold him? We're gonna take him to the speedway.
I've got this bloke to take him round in a V8 Supercar.
Carbo will love that.
And then what? Then we're going to the Boat Club.
Your mum's given me a discount on the drinks.
And then what? Entertainment.
You mean strippers.
No! Course not.
You're such a liar.
No way! I know what Carbo likes.
And what's that'? Greek folk dancing.
Really? Ooh, maybe I could come along.
I've done some folk dancing in my time.
Have you, now'? Yeah.
Learned the Zorba dance in kindy.
Well, you know, I'd love to see you Zorba, but this is a bit different.
How'? Well, it depends how much you spend.
There's your basic folk dancer, dressed as a nun.
Or there's two folk dancers dressed in French maid outfits, but they cost a bit extra.
And what's Carbo getting? Three folk dancers, a mud bath and a giant pavlova.
(LAUGHS) The whole thing's gonna cost a mint but, hey, he only gets married once, so it'll be worth it.
Benno! How long you been standing there? We need to talk.
Excuse us.
How much did you hear? Forget that.
I need your help.
Retta wants me to tell Mum something that'll kill her.
Who'? Mum.
God! What? I'm already married.
You're kidding.
Does Retta know'? To Retta, you idiot! Wwho was your best man? No-one.
We eloped.
Without me? Eloped, Benno.
Of course without you! But now Retta wants me to tell Mum that we're already married and that she doesn't want another ceremony.
You don't need another ceremony.
Yeah, I know.
But Mum's got her heart set on it.
Well, then, do one for her.
Yeah, but Retta thinks it's fraud.
Technically it is - you'll be taking presents under false pretences.
Will you stop agreeing with everything I'm saying? What should I do? Retta's right - you've got to come clean.
Yeah, what about Mum? She'll lose face in front of everyone.
She may never come back to Australia.
And that would be bad because? Ben! Sorry Hey, I've got it.
Why don't you get a divorce, propose and then get married again? That is the stupidest thing I've ever heard.
Can you do that'? If she doesn't knock you back.
Can you just take this seriously? I do.
Sorry.
I am.
I mean, look, you've got to get married again.
I've written a speech, and everything.
Ben, your phone's ringing.
Please don't tell me that's my mum.
No, that's the video store.
Mate, you've got to relax.
Tell her.
Oh! He's already married.
To who? To Retta! It's not funny.
I'm sorry, I'm just trying to get my head around it.
You're married! That's great.
Is it'? We should celebrate.
No way.
Uh-uh.
Yes, of course - celebrate first, destress Retta and then we'll work out what to tell your mum.
Mum Hey, Jules, we've just finished up.
JULES: Oh, good.
'Cause I was hoping we could continue where we left off.
Yeah, yeah, we could, or we could maybe try something a little bit different.
Oh, really? What did you have in mind? Oh, I don't know, we could go dancing.
Or bowling.
Yeah, bowling.
We haven't done that for a while.
Darling, would you stop worrying about what happened before'? You'll be fine.
Yeah, sure.
So, when will I see you? Um, er, soon.
Look, there's just an errand that I need to run.
I've got to pick up some wall brackets.
OK.
Well, I'll be waiting.
Yeah.
Bye.
COBY: I am just saying, if Dave goes back for an action replay, at his age, he is a legend.
I know things are different in Koolong, Coby, but civilised people don't talk about how often their parents do it.
(KNOCK AT DOOR) Oi, it's open! We'll be glad if we can walk at Dave's age, let alone do it.
One more word, Jake, and I'll punch your face.
Howdy! Hey, Bootsy! What are you doing here? Are you here to finish me off'? I couldn't handle another night on the tiles.
Tea and scones for me.
Well, er, here's your Earl Grey.
Thank you.
You remember Nathan.
Yeah! From running you guys to that sparky do.
Didn't know we were related then.
Me, either.
So it's, er, good to meet you properly.
You, too.
How's your dad? Hear he's a bit of a slavedriver.
Oi, Matt! What? I'm just stirring.
I'd love to see him again.
He's pretty busy.
Oh, yeah, fair enough.
If I had me as a brother, I'd avoid me, too.
You're a pretty dud uncle, as well.
True.
Our whole family's a waste of space.
Liars, thieves and whores, the whole lot of it.
What about Long John Jennings'? He sold his mother into slavery.
Or Lee Harvey Jennings.
He tried to assassinate the Pope.
Matt's so ashamed, he even changed his name.
Yeah, it's Matt Gaddafi now.
Less baggage- Coby, er, said you were a musician.
Oh, for now, but he was into abalone fishing, and then he wanted to open a bar, in, er, Byron'? In Broome, Cobes.
Get your geography right.
And that was a dumb idea.
But I'm serious about my music.
I'd love to hear about it.
I should probably get going, though.
You just opened your beer.
I know.
I just promised Dad I'd have an early night.
You don't have to do everything your dad says.
No, you should, but at least finish your drink first.
The Jennings clan may be guilty of a lot of things but never let it be said we come between a bloke and his beer.
Come on, it's not every day you hang out with your long-lost rellos.
No.
One more and then I probably should get going.
Er, good.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Hey, Ted.
I just thought I'd let you know I'm heading off to see a movie.
A very long movie.
Great.
Well, have a good night.
You, too.
('LET'S GET IT ON' BY MARVIN GAYE PLAYS) DAVE: If I needed a sign that this wasn't the beginning of the end of my sex life I think I just got it.
('LET'S GET IT ON' CONTINUES ON STEREO) Sorry, Jules, I really need a shower.
Ah, don't worry about it.
No, I stink.
I'll be back in a sec.
No, have a toast with me first.
Sure.
Er To us.
Mm, yeah.
Mm, nice bubbly.
I'll just Dance with me.
Alright.
Mmm.
So, were you thinking of me when you were buying those boring old wall brackets? Yeah, I can honestly say you were all I was thinking about.
Oh.
DAVE: That and how to avoid another operational malfunction.
But on that front, things were looking up.
Carbo! Carbo! Congratulations! Whoo! Whoo-hoo! (ALL CONTINUE WHOOPING) So youyou told them.
Yeah, they want to celebrate.
Have you told your mum yet'? Er, not yet, but I will.
You tell your friends, not your mum, she's the one I asked you to tell, and God knows I don't ask for much, but you just want to drink and party and I hate being married while I'm living a lie! OhI'm I'mI'm sorry.
I'm so sorry, I'm just I'm just Oh, Retta, you're not on the sugar binge again, are you? It's the only way I can cope with the stress.
You have got to tell her, Carbo.
I know.
OK.
Well, now that you've told them, it might be easier.
Yeah.
Huh? OK.
So there's ocean views on one side and a big volcano on the other side.
And the waiter serves us cocktails and then And where's Ruby'? Oh, she's in creche.
We have our our complimentary massages, then we go back to our hotel room and make out like teenagers.
Wow, you put a lot of thought into this.
Yeah, sort of.
It's been a recurring dream.
Really? Yeah, three or four times this week.
It's great, until the clock radio kicks in.
Aww.
I just want to go somewhere where everything stops.
Oh, well, that sounds like heaven.
Mmm.
This is all worth it? What? The long hours, pushing the guys so hard Forgetting our anniversary.
Yes, of course it is.
It's for our future.
Yeah.
Well, that was great.
Mm.
Can't believe it was actually good for me.
What's for dessert? Well CARBO: A letter will take too long.
What about an email? Too quick.
Just call her and get it over with.
But how do I break it to her without upsetting her? Say you had to get married - you got Retta pregnant.
Oh, yeah, that won't upset her at all.
NO! No.
The lying has got to stop.
It has got to stop! I was kidding! Here, have some more chamomile tea, babe.
I need sugar.
OTHERS: No! Just tell her the truth.
The truth? What? Maybe she'll be impressed by the romance of it.
She hates romance.
She believes in arranged marriages.
Maybe she'll be impressed that you took initiative.
Or maybe she'll kill me.
I don't know what to tell you, mate.
Don't give up.
Maybe you should speak to a professional.
A professional? Like some sort of counsellor.
Oh, yeah? Like who? We could try Simon.
Who's Simon? He helped my friend Tina.
You know the one with the halitosis? She saw her dad at the movies with Mrs Cirakowski and did not know what to tell her mum.
Simon sorted it all out for her.
She swears by him.
Have you got his number? FEET-FA: No, but I can get it.
He is expensive, though.
He charges $5 per minute.
Per minute? Mmm.
What sort of professional is he? He's a psychic.
Oh, Retta.
So, what happened when Tina told her mum about her dad? Um, oh, Simon told her to say nothing.
Let's call him.
So I gave up real estate for a job in the music industry, worked as a marketing consultant for a bloke called Steve Wilson.
Steve Wilson? You mean 'Suburban Boy'? Yes, that Steve.
(KNOCK AT DOOR) WOMAN: Hello.
Er, through here.
What's she doing? I invited her.
That's OK, yeah? Of course it is.
COBY: Ah Hey.
I thought you didn't drink.
Oh, well, you drove me to it, and I assumed that Boots would've drunk you dry by now.
'Suburban Boy' - I cover that one in my gigs.
Really? Isn't that kind of a daggy song? COBY: No, it's not.
Remember? You used to think it was daggy, too.
Um, Bree, Nathan's dad wrote the lyrics.
Oh, so it's his fault, then.
Did he really? Yeah, he and Steve played in a band for ages.
They're old mates.
So Dave's a serious muso? Yeah, he was.
He quit so he could raise a family.
Well, gotta respect that.
Yeah.
And you quit the music industry, too.
Not exactly.
I had a bit of a falling out with Steve.
What happened? It's not that interesting.
Well, I'm interested.
So am I.
Me, too.
Who cares? He left, and he's doing well.
Yes! I am doing well.
I'm working for Dad! Oh, don't knock it.
I'm driving a cab.
Yeah, but you do it so you can pursue your music.
Whatever you do, you've got to enjoy it.
Jeez, if I was working for my dad, I'd probably be in prison.
(ALL LAUGH) COBY: He's a classic.
Mmm.
Mmm, lower.
Oh, just a little bit lower.
Oh, yeah.
Oh.
Oh, no, hang on, honey.
Oh, oh! Hang on.
I thought you were enjoying it.
Yeah, I was, I just got scared I was gonna wake up.
It's not a dream, darling.
So I don't have to go to work? Not for another eight hours.
So this is real? (LAUGHS) Oh.
Hello.
It seems normal transmission's resumed.
(LAUGHS) MAN: (ON PHONE) You have had this problem for some time.
It's weighed heavily on you.
Yes, like a big rock.
Many people have given you advice.
Yes! Someone close to you with dark hair.
Yes.
Yeah.
He has your best interests at heart but he's not always right.
Hmm.
No, no, he's not.
Anyway, let's cut to the chase, mate.
Do we tell Mum before the wedding or not? The wedding will be a success but not in the way you expect.
What's that supposed to mean? For $5 a minute, I think we're entitled to Ben, shh! Who else is in the room? You're the psychic, you tell us.
(CARBO AND BEN LAUGH) RETFA: (CLEARS THROAT) There are four people here.
Me, myhusband Well, he is.
And two friends, Ben and Emma.
One of you is connected to someone whose name starts withwith D.
My mum's name is Donna.
She's unwell.
What do you mean? She lives in fear that her sickness will return.
Tell her the worst is behind her and to steer herself gently to the light.
Well, OK.
D You know, Tina's cousin Dannyjust had a third melanoma removed.
Yeah, my Aunty Despina, she's a recovering alcoholic.
I also sense another presence in the room.
I sense a load of old sh Ben! Please.
Do you know a a Mel? I think we'll have to call it a night.
Hey Could you repeat that, please? Do you know Mel? Melissa.
What about Melissa? Melissa says you should follow your heart.
It's time to move on.
MEN: (SING) But there's nothing so lonesome, morbid or drear Than to stand in the bar of that pub with no beer.
Whoo! Whoo-hoo! (LAUGHS) That was great for a first effort.
From the top again? No, Matt, Matt, Matt, Matt, please, no.
We have to call it a night.
Oh, fine, you blokes get your beauty sleep.
The rest of us will kick on.
Sorry.
Your ride's leaving now.
Actually, I should probably call it a night, too.
Pikers.
Coby, Coby, Coby.
Hey.
(SINGS) There's nothing so lonesome They're going, mate, they're going.
Oh, night-night, Uncle Matt.
Night-night, Cobber Coby.
Come on, mate.
NATHAN: Bye-bye, Coby.
Come on.
NATHAN: Bye, Cobes.
Hey, I've got a few gigs coming up.
I'd love you to come along.
Maybe you could bring your old man.
Maybe.
Maybe.
Do you make much money from playing? No, it costs me 'cause I've gotta give up some of my cab shifts, so if you know of any casual jobs going or Sure.
Sure.
Speaking of cabs, I should probably call one.
I can give you a lift.
I'm designated driver.
Why else do you think he invited me? Ooh! Clever.
Hey, just between you and me, what happened with Steve Wilson? Erl had a fling with his girlfriend.
He found out and I lost my job and thenmy marriage went to hell after that, too.
So.
.
.
Jeez, you look so innocent.
You really are a Jennings.
Yeah, I guess so.
Well, I guess I can't get you to ask Steve to my gig.
No way.
No, but I can work on Dad.
Oh, good.
(HORN HONKS) We better go.
Anyone would think you're scared of her.
I'm terrified of her.
Come on! (SINGS) So lonesome, morbid or drear Than to stand in the (MUMBLES) .
.
pub with Gee! What is it with people sitting in the dark around here? Where have you been? At Jake's.
Oh, our Uncle Matt dropped in.
Boy, he can talk the leg off a chair.
Right.
I guess I should meet him sometime.
Mm.
What's wrong'? A couple of hours ago, this, er, psychic was doing a reading for us, and out of the blue he said he had a message from Mel.
Wow.
Um, OK.
What was the message? That I need to follow my heart and move on.
Follow your heart.
To where, exactly? You were right.
I think I'm falling for Emma.
Is that such a bad thing? It's too soon.
But if Mel said No, no, no.
Mel didn't say anything.
It was just some faker who was making it up.
Ben, I'm sure that bloke was a fake butyou know, that's exactly the sort of thing Mel would say.
She wouldn't want you to be lonely.
And you don't have to be a psychic to know that.
I feel guilty, oror something.
Well, maybe you should feel lucky, you know, that you've met someone so great.
Yeah, but it's too soon, isn't it? Ben, there's no right or wrong time.
That's the point.
(BELCHES) Ooh.
Excuse me.
(ALARM CLOCK BEEPS) M mm.
Dave? Mmm.
Dave.
What? It's all-you-can-eat in the Bula Bula Buffet.
(SIGHS) Pineapple.
Dave.
Oh Oh, my God! Oh! (PHONE RINGS) Jules, fridge.
Yeah.
Hey, no, let the machine get that.
Hello? Hey, if that's Rita Oh, hi, Rita.
Tell her I'll call her back.
Yep, she's here.
No! Oh, you didn't want me to Oh! Hello.
Rita, hi.
Sorry.
No, no, tha OK, yes, well, just calm Rita, calm down.
Ll did talk to Yes, I will when I'm Yeah, alright, now.
Now.
I'll talk to him now.
Thanks.
Sorry.
(DOORBELL CHIMES) Mrs Rafter.
(PHONE RINGS) It's your mother.
Er (DOOR CLOSES) Hi, Rita.
Yes, our phone's been playing up.
Yes.
All of them.
Give it to me.
No.
Yes.
No.
Er, hi.
Yeah, he is here.
But there's something I need to tell you first.
Oh, no.
Ohoh, how awful.
What? What's awful'? No, no, it's fine.
I completely understand.
Umwhat was it that I had to tell you? Er, yeah, it was about the wedding, but.
.
.
it can wait.
What? Now, Rita, you just need to sit down and make yourself a nice cup of tea and have some chocolate, or something.
But.
.
.
in moderation.
Um, and give Theo a big hug.
Nick will call you later.
OK, bye.
What happened? Why didn't you tell her? They invested in a big shipping company and it went belly-up.
They've lost a fortune.
Oh, jeez.
I better call them.
Look, she was upset because they'll have to scale down the wedding.
I couldn't kick her while she was down.
You did the right thing, babe.
Come here.
Hey, it's not all bad.
You were freaking out over the massive wedding.
Now it'll be really small.
And just as fake.
But don't you see'? It's a sign.
We dodged a bullet.
We're still gonna have to tell her sometime.
No, it'll make it easier.
Things'll be so scaled down, it might not even happen.
(GRUNTS) My brain hurts.
I'll make some tea.
Any sign of Nathan next door? Nope.
He better be waiting at the van.
Morning, all.
Morning.
Ah, Nathan, glad you could make it.
Ben, bit early for you, isn't it? I just called by to say hello.
What, at six o'clock in the morning'? Yep.
Alright, wellhello.
Something else? Oh, he wants to know what you thought of our gift.
What gift'? Oh, sorry.
Completely forgot.
Here we go.
Ooh.
Oh! (GASPS) Oh, that's wonderful! Thank you.
Two nights at the Club Cockatoo.
It's a resort in Kiama.
Meals included, all the trimmings.
Oh.
That's great.
You really didn't have to.
Well, it's from all of us.
But, er It was Ben's idea.
Crawler.
Really, that's terrific.
And you can use it any time in the next 12 months.
Oh! What about today'? Yeah, we'll take a break when the job's finished.
Do you have to wait till then? Actually, Dad, we could juggle the schedule around.
Ben and I could cover this weekend.
I don't want to juggle the schedule.
Oh, for a couple of days.
Jules, look No, Dave! You're tired, you're stressed.
You're sleeping through alarms.
If you had any sense, you'd take a break.
DAVE: And suddenly I realised she was right.
This wasn't just a gift it was a sign.
The main thing is the outdoor wiring, so we need to dig those trenches.
No problem.
We'll do the ground leads and the circuit breakers when I get back.
Everyone OK with all that'? Yeah, I'm OK.
Me, too.
Yeah, good.
What did you guys get up to last night? Er, ohwe, um We had a drink with Matt.
Oh, right, so he got you all trashed? I might need to remind you that we have six weeks left Hello! Yoo-hoo! so a few early nights might be in order.
So, how was your not-so-special day? Alright, you win.
It was my anniversary.
So, what are you having? A few days off, actually.
Good for you.
Yeah, Jake will fix the orders.
Ask me, Dave.
What's on your mind? This, umthis job, it's tough, and I just want to know Will it be worth it in the end? Yeah.
Oh, this job, Dave, it's like an old tennis racquet.
You've got to serve it straight.
Otherwise, the strings will break.
Right.
What exactly does that mean? Oh.
BONNIE: Alright, fellas, what are you having? OK.
Oh, Dave, Dave, Dave.
Do you mind if I just duck off'? I've gotta grab some painkillers.
That's OK, mate.
I've got some here.
Oh.
I could use some of those, too.
Have fun.
Have a great time, Dad.
Yeah, I will.
I wish you never taught me to read.
Shut up.
Need a hand? Oh, I was gonna call you.
Sorry about last night.
That's OK.
I was just worried about you.
I'm fine.
We were all spooked.
I mean, what are the odds of mentioning Mel by name? Yeah.
But really? I mean, âfollow your heart and move on"? That could mean anything, like, getting your hair dyed or buying a new dress, or shirt in your case.
I know.
I feel a bit stupid now.
You're not.
So, a hand with this? Sure.
Emma could you pass me the trowel? Yep.
Thanks.
(GROANS) We are gonna need some help.
No! Look, I'm just saying, some extra hands We don't need help.
Even if I wanted to call Matt, I'd have to run it past Dad, and he's not here.
Right, so we have to break our backs while your dad has a dirty weekend.
He's with my mum, it's not a dirty weekend.
Well, that depends on what they're doing.
My dad going away with my mum is not a dirty weekend.
My dad going away with your mum, that is a dirty weekend.
Oh, you're sick, Nathan.
Just dig.
What is your problem with Matt? Nothing.
Can you please just dig'? Oh, it's rock.
We're gonna need pickaxes.
Yeah, Matt can use a pickaxe.
And we could use a jackhammer.
Matt can use a jackhammer.
Nathan, we're gonna need a hand.
At this rate, we're never gonna get it done.
Justjust bend your backs, OK, and it'llget Who's got Matt's number? I do.
Hey.
Hey! Sorry, mate, I know you said to wait for your call, but it's been bloody painful watching you jokers for the last half an hour.
What? While your dad's away on his shagathon, we could use some help.
Shagathon? Whoo.
He really is a Jennings.
(COBY CHUCKLES) Hi, guys.
Got a couple of cocktails here for you.
Ah, thanks.
Ah, thank you.
You're welcome.
Mmm.
(SIGHS) Mr Rafter, I'm your massage therapist.
Would you like to come through now'? Yeah.
That'd be.
.
.
great.
Yep.
(SIGHS) ('SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW' BY ISRAEL KAMAKAWIWO'OLE PLAYS) What's wrong'? Bluebirds fly Nothing at all.
And the dreams that you dare DAVE: Don't get me wrong, I'm still a sceptic "but sometimes with signs, there's only one way you can read them.
Dave.
Dave.
(SNORES) (SIGHS)
(SONG CONTINUES ON RADIO) (MUSIC STOPS) Never a believer in signs or premonitions.
Bula.
Thank you.
But lately I'm not so sure.
Easy.
(CHUCKLES) Ah, darling, taking that job was the best thing that ever happened to us.
Yeah, I'm lucky I met that developer at the awards night.
No, see, I don't think it was luck.
I think (MUSIC RESUMES) you were meant to bump into him.
It was a sign.
(SIGHS) I should just go and check on Ruby.
Don't worry.
She loves creche.
Mmm.
Mr Rafter, I'm your massage therapist.
Come through when you're ready.
Thanks.
(LAUGHS) (GROANS WITH PLEASURE) Dave.
(GROANS) Darling, it's 5:30.
You've hit the snooze button three times already.
You've got to go.
What about Ruby'? Don't we have to collect her from creche? (NARRATES) Dreaming the same dream night after night, that's got to be a sign of something, right? Oh! I can't believe I slept through my alarm.
Oh, darling, you're overtired.
You've taken on a really big job.
You said it was the best thing that ever happened to us.
When did I say that'? Oh, sorry.
You will say that when it's finished.
This is our springboard into the big time.
Only six weeks left to go.
Six more weeks of 12-hour days.
Maybe when we finish we can take on more staff.
Yeah, short-term pain for long-term gain.
It'll be worth it.
We can go on a holiday.
Oh, yeah.
I could do with one right now.
Just a weekend away would be bliss.
Mm, you know we can't.
Mmm.
Mmm.
What's that in aid of? What do you think? Well, I'm running late.
Do you think there's a chance you can knock off a bit earlier? No chance.
Why? I want to make you a special treat.
Creamy chicken cassoulet.
Cassoulet? That's a cholesterol bomb.
Are you trying to kill me? No, it's a reward for being such a great husband these many, many years.
Yeah, well, your husband won't be around many more years if he eats that.
Bye ! Oh, Jules, I nearly forgot.
Oh.
The fridge door is playing up so make sure you push it shut and I'll realign the hinges when I get home.
See ya.
(SIGHS) And happy anniversary to you, too, darling.
Come on, come on, we're running late.
Sorry.
You look terrible.
Yeah, I didn't get enough sleep.
Why not? Are you stressed about something? Yes, about not getting enough sleep.
Well, just remember, it's gonna be worth it in the end.
You say that every morning.
I'm getting a bit annoyed.
What would you like me to say? Er, âGo to bed.
âSleep in till midday.
Go back to sales and marketing.
âNo more 70-hour weeks.
â Something along those lines.
(CHUCKLES) (POWER TOOLS BUZZ AND WHIRR) Alright, I want this whole joint fitted out by the end of the day.
Which day? Today.
What, all of it'? I know it's a big ask.
But, remember, it'll ALL: All be worth it in the end.
Yes.
Sorry for keeping you awake there, Coby.
Eh'? No, apology accepted.
I mean, no, oi, SOFFV- A big night last night.
A mate came over and we went, er, out for a few drinks.
Your mate of the female persuasion? Not that they take much persuading around me but I don't kiss and tell.
Alright, let's do it.
And, remember, short-term pain OTHERS: For long-term gain.
Exactly.
You right? Yep.
Look, seriously, if you're hung-over, you're not climbing any ladders.
Seriously, I'm OK.
Alright.
Anyway, who made you ladder police? You did when you didn't get home till three o'clock in the morning.
Jeez, I'm sorry, I didn't know you were waiting up.
I wasn't.
I got woken up by a God-awful version of 'Pub With No Beer'.
I'm sorry.
Matt taught it to me.
It got stuck in my head.
You didn't tell me you were with Matt last night.
Oh, well, no, I just thought He's your uncle.
You don't need my permission to hang out with him.
No, but it's your brother.
The only thing that bothers me is you can barely keep your eyes open.
I told him I needed an early night.
Before I knew it it was 2am.
So you both got trashed.
No, I justl didn't get trashed.
I hope not, but just let Jake handle the ladders, alright? Dave, Matty's a top bloke.
You oughta get to know him Yeah, I know, I've met him.
Seems like a nice guy.
I've just got a bit too much on my plate at the moment.
Whoa! Don't do that.
I dreamt I was Uma Thurman.
It was very disturbing.
That's not disturbing.
If I dreamt I was Uma Thurman, that'd be disturbing.
But I was Uma Thurman in the wedding scene from 'Kill Bill' where everyone gets massacred.
Great scene.
Carbo! It was an omen.
We have to call off the wedding.
Why'? Because it's wrong.
We can't spend all that money We're not spending the money.
My folks are.
And that, that makes it worse.
No, calling it off is worse.
There are people coming from all over.
And bringing gifts.
It's practically stealing.
No, we're giving them a party.
We're bringing the family together.
For a charade.
No! It's too dangerous.
The nightmare was a sign.
But this was your idea.
I'm just going along with it for your sake.
I know.
I wasn't thinking straight.
But now we call it off.
What about my mum'? It's always been her dream to see me get married in a massive Greek way.
This is gonna break her heart.
Let's tell her the truth.
What? If she still wants to fork out the money for a ceremony, knowing that we're already married, fine, I'll go along with it.
Otherwise OK.
OK.
Great! Great.
She rang your mobile before.
You already told her? No.
No.
Switched it off.
Also took the landline off the hook.
You should be the one who tells her.
Seriously? Now would be a good time.
Tomorrow would be better.
Why not today'? (swans, HUMS) Oh, hello, precious.
Ahh.
Is Mummy teaching you how to surf the Net? No, Mummy's looking up recipes for Daddy's dinner tonight.
Oh.
Posh chicken casserole.
Anyway, happy anniversary, love.
Aww, thanks, Dad.
How is it that you always remember? Because your wedding was exactly two months after Rach was born, and the last time you made chicken cassoulet was last anniversary.
Now, see, even you remember that.
Don't tell me he's forgotten.
Yes.
I thought he was having me on at first.
I mean, he never forgets.
No, never.
Well, he's working too hard.
Anyway, he might still remember.
(PHONE RINGS) Aha! (CHUCKLES) Hello? Oh, Rita.
Sorry, I thought Oh, fancy you remembering.
How are you? Oh.
Oh! Er, Rita, calm down.
Yes.
(DIAL TONE DRONES, DOOR OPENS) JULIE: Oh, hi, darling.
ls Carbo home? RETFA: Um Good.
Just, I've got a message from his mother.
Oh, sorry to interrupt.
Um, I was just wondering if you were having problems with your phone.
Well, actually, Rita's wondering.
Um Our.
.
.
phone? No problem.
No.
Well, it's just that she's been trying to call you all morning and I tried and I couldn't get through either.
I'll look into it.
OK.
Umeverything alright? Yeah, everything's great.
Wedding preparations on track? Everything3 on track.
Carbo.
Yes, Mrs Rafter.
Your phone's off the hook.
Thank you.
(HALF-LAUGHS) So are you gonna put it back on? Yeah, I will.
It's just that Rita's trying to call you.
That's OK.
She's got my mobile.
Er, well, maybe you should just call her.
Yeah, ofof course he will.
OK.
Alright, well, I'll leave you to it, then.
OK.
Well, um, thanks for stopping by.
Was that just my mum'? Might've been.
I'll do it, OK'? Just stop hassling me.
Mum! JULIE: Mm'? Ah, sorry.
Just missed you at our place.
Oh.
Here.
Happy anniversary.
Oh, so you remembered, too.
That's lovely.
From me, Nathan and Rachel.
We wanted to get you something special.
But, er, confidentially, it was my idea.
Oh.
I see.
OK.
No, no, wait till Dad gets home.
Oh, OK.
Might jog his memory.
What do you mean? Well, he left this morning without saying anything.
Oh, Dad never forgets.
No, I don't blame him.
He's been working too hard.
Mum, he's having you on.
He didn't forget.
He's probably organising something for you right now.
Yeah, can I get 200m of 1.
5-mil blue building wire.
And have you still got a special on non-ductable ceiling fans? Yeah, well, I'll take 2O of those.
OK, thanks, mate.
How do you blokes feel about us all working back an hour? Oh, what do you reckon we have lunch first? Erwhat about Mum? She's alright, she knows that we've got to prioritise the job.
What, have you got plans? Oh, I think we're all a little bit buggered.
And surely you've got plans.
Like what? WOMAN: Dave! Hey, Dave! I would've thought you and Mum Hey, Dave, there's a strange lady waving at you.
Dave! Remember me? Bonnie! Bonnie Bright! Oh, great.
Food.
Oh! Mm.
Mm.
So, what's her story? Oh, she used to do the lunch rounds for Dad's work.
They're good.
Apparently she's a psychic.
What? She predicting he'd have the BLT? No, I'm serious.
She has premonitions.
Mum swears by her.
Right.
Hey, Bonnie! Hey, what are your tips for the NRL, love'? Oh, no, sorry, I don't know anything about racing.
Oh.
That's alright.
You might want to take something for that headache, though.
Hey? No, it's OK.
I feel like I've been kicked There you go.
That is freaky.
Oh-ho! Um, I'll have the saladwrap.
Good choice.
I see the diet's agreeing with you.
Yeah.
Keep the change.
Thank you.
What? Is today a special day for you? No.
Well, that's weird, because I just had a vivid picture of flowers pop into my head.
No, it's just a work day.
Nothing special about it.
No.
Well, not if you don't want it to be.
See you tomorrow.
Huh.
Yeah.
Dad, are you sure? No, there's nothing special about today.
No'? Unless you count your mother cooking the chicken cassoulet for the first time since Oh Oh, dear.
You better hold the fort.
There's something I've got to do.
Yes, there is.
There's a deli down the road and they sell flowers.
I'm an idiot.
Yes, but luckily you're cute.
When did you remember? Relatively recently.
What, you completely forgot? I'm sorry.
It'll never happen again.
Aww, darling, that's alright.
You've had a lot on your mind.
Yeah, now I've only got one thing on my mind.
Happy anniversary.
Mmm-mmm! Oh, Dave (READS) âHeart-friendly chicken cassoulet.
â You're incredible.
Mmm! Mmm I'm gonna make it up to you.
Ruby's asleep, isn't she? Um, yes.
Come on, then.
I've only got 15 minutes.
But, Dave I see the All Ords is down again.
(CHUCKLES) Looks like the All Ords aren't the only thing that's down.
Oh, darling, 15 minutes just isn't enough time.
It's bad enough I forgot our anniversary.
Don't worry - it happens.
Not to me.
It never happens to me.
You are making too big a deal out of this.
Sorry.
What about medication? What do you mean, medication? Well, you know.
Oh, no! You tried that once.
Remember what happened? That was an accident.
You took three.
You could've given yourself a heart attack.
This time I'll take the correct dose.
You don't need them, darling.
It's happened once.
You just need to relax.
Sorry.
I'm sorry.
Our most special day of the year and I'm stuffing it up.
No, you're not.
And the day's not over yet.
I mean, you bought me beautiful flowers.
I just need to put some water in those and they will perk right up.
DAVE: As much as I didn't believe in signs, those flowers were telling me something, and not something! wanted to hear.
Sorry I took so long.
I just had to pick up some circuit breakers.
Yeah, no probs.
We're still on schedule.
Yeah, we've been hard at it.
(BOTH CHUCKLE) Good.
Keep it up.
(BOTH GIGGLE) ls there some joke I'm not getting? They know you went to see Mum.
COBY: Eh! (JAKE SQUEAKS SUGGESTIVELY) Just do your job, alright? We're doing ourjob.
COBY: We're just not on the job.
Dave, is there any chance of us getting some time off today'? What for'? We want some circuit breakers, too.
Oh, stop behaving like a couple of schoolkids and get back to work.
COBY: Oh.
Why is he so touchy? I thought he'd be cool after getting a little something-something.
OK, Coby, that's enough.
It's my parents we're talking about.
And after you blindfold him? We're gonna take him to the speedway.
I've got this bloke to take him round in a V8 Supercar.
Carbo will love that.
And then what? Then we're going to the Boat Club.
Your mum's given me a discount on the drinks.
And then what? Entertainment.
You mean strippers.
No! Course not.
You're such a liar.
No way! I know what Carbo likes.
And what's that'? Greek folk dancing.
Really? Ooh, maybe I could come along.
I've done some folk dancing in my time.
Have you, now'? Yeah.
Learned the Zorba dance in kindy.
Well, you know, I'd love to see you Zorba, but this is a bit different.
How'? Well, it depends how much you spend.
There's your basic folk dancer, dressed as a nun.
Or there's two folk dancers dressed in French maid outfits, but they cost a bit extra.
And what's Carbo getting? Three folk dancers, a mud bath and a giant pavlova.
(LAUGHS) The whole thing's gonna cost a mint but, hey, he only gets married once, so it'll be worth it.
Benno! How long you been standing there? We need to talk.
Excuse us.
How much did you hear? Forget that.
I need your help.
Retta wants me to tell Mum something that'll kill her.
Who'? Mum.
God! What? I'm already married.
You're kidding.
Does Retta know'? To Retta, you idiot! Wwho was your best man? No-one.
We eloped.
Without me? Eloped, Benno.
Of course without you! But now Retta wants me to tell Mum that we're already married and that she doesn't want another ceremony.
You don't need another ceremony.
Yeah, I know.
But Mum's got her heart set on it.
Well, then, do one for her.
Yeah, but Retta thinks it's fraud.
Technically it is - you'll be taking presents under false pretences.
Will you stop agreeing with everything I'm saying? What should I do? Retta's right - you've got to come clean.
Yeah, what about Mum? She'll lose face in front of everyone.
She may never come back to Australia.
And that would be bad because? Ben! Sorry Hey, I've got it.
Why don't you get a divorce, propose and then get married again? That is the stupidest thing I've ever heard.
Can you do that'? If she doesn't knock you back.
Can you just take this seriously? I do.
Sorry.
I am.
I mean, look, you've got to get married again.
I've written a speech, and everything.
Ben, your phone's ringing.
Please don't tell me that's my mum.
No, that's the video store.
Mate, you've got to relax.
Tell her.
Oh! He's already married.
To who? To Retta! It's not funny.
I'm sorry, I'm just trying to get my head around it.
You're married! That's great.
Is it'? We should celebrate.
No way.
Uh-uh.
Yes, of course - celebrate first, destress Retta and then we'll work out what to tell your mum.
Mum Hey, Jules, we've just finished up.
JULES: Oh, good.
'Cause I was hoping we could continue where we left off.
Yeah, yeah, we could, or we could maybe try something a little bit different.
Oh, really? What did you have in mind? Oh, I don't know, we could go dancing.
Or bowling.
Yeah, bowling.
We haven't done that for a while.
Darling, would you stop worrying about what happened before'? You'll be fine.
Yeah, sure.
So, when will I see you? Um, er, soon.
Look, there's just an errand that I need to run.
I've got to pick up some wall brackets.
OK.
Well, I'll be waiting.
Yeah.
Bye.
COBY: I am just saying, if Dave goes back for an action replay, at his age, he is a legend.
I know things are different in Koolong, Coby, but civilised people don't talk about how often their parents do it.
(KNOCK AT DOOR) Oi, it's open! We'll be glad if we can walk at Dave's age, let alone do it.
One more word, Jake, and I'll punch your face.
Howdy! Hey, Bootsy! What are you doing here? Are you here to finish me off'? I couldn't handle another night on the tiles.
Tea and scones for me.
Well, er, here's your Earl Grey.
Thank you.
You remember Nathan.
Yeah! From running you guys to that sparky do.
Didn't know we were related then.
Me, either.
So it's, er, good to meet you properly.
You, too.
How's your dad? Hear he's a bit of a slavedriver.
Oi, Matt! What? I'm just stirring.
I'd love to see him again.
He's pretty busy.
Oh, yeah, fair enough.
If I had me as a brother, I'd avoid me, too.
You're a pretty dud uncle, as well.
True.
Our whole family's a waste of space.
Liars, thieves and whores, the whole lot of it.
What about Long John Jennings'? He sold his mother into slavery.
Or Lee Harvey Jennings.
He tried to assassinate the Pope.
Matt's so ashamed, he even changed his name.
Yeah, it's Matt Gaddafi now.
Less baggage- Coby, er, said you were a musician.
Oh, for now, but he was into abalone fishing, and then he wanted to open a bar, in, er, Byron'? In Broome, Cobes.
Get your geography right.
And that was a dumb idea.
But I'm serious about my music.
I'd love to hear about it.
I should probably get going, though.
You just opened your beer.
I know.
I just promised Dad I'd have an early night.
You don't have to do everything your dad says.
No, you should, but at least finish your drink first.
The Jennings clan may be guilty of a lot of things but never let it be said we come between a bloke and his beer.
Come on, it's not every day you hang out with your long-lost rellos.
No.
One more and then I probably should get going.
Er, good.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Hey, Ted.
I just thought I'd let you know I'm heading off to see a movie.
A very long movie.
Great.
Well, have a good night.
You, too.
('LET'S GET IT ON' BY MARVIN GAYE PLAYS) DAVE: If I needed a sign that this wasn't the beginning of the end of my sex life I think I just got it.
('LET'S GET IT ON' CONTINUES ON STEREO) Sorry, Jules, I really need a shower.
Ah, don't worry about it.
No, I stink.
I'll be back in a sec.
No, have a toast with me first.
Sure.
Er To us.
Mm, yeah.
Mm, nice bubbly.
I'll just Dance with me.
Alright.
Mmm.
So, were you thinking of me when you were buying those boring old wall brackets? Yeah, I can honestly say you were all I was thinking about.
Oh.
DAVE: That and how to avoid another operational malfunction.
But on that front, things were looking up.
Carbo! Carbo! Congratulations! Whoo! Whoo-hoo! (ALL CONTINUE WHOOPING) So youyou told them.
Yeah, they want to celebrate.
Have you told your mum yet'? Er, not yet, but I will.
You tell your friends, not your mum, she's the one I asked you to tell, and God knows I don't ask for much, but you just want to drink and party and I hate being married while I'm living a lie! OhI'm I'mI'm sorry.
I'm so sorry, I'm just I'm just Oh, Retta, you're not on the sugar binge again, are you? It's the only way I can cope with the stress.
You have got to tell her, Carbo.
I know.
OK.
Well, now that you've told them, it might be easier.
Yeah.
Huh? OK.
So there's ocean views on one side and a big volcano on the other side.
And the waiter serves us cocktails and then And where's Ruby'? Oh, she's in creche.
We have our our complimentary massages, then we go back to our hotel room and make out like teenagers.
Wow, you put a lot of thought into this.
Yeah, sort of.
It's been a recurring dream.
Really? Yeah, three or four times this week.
It's great, until the clock radio kicks in.
Aww.
I just want to go somewhere where everything stops.
Oh, well, that sounds like heaven.
Mmm.
This is all worth it? What? The long hours, pushing the guys so hard Forgetting our anniversary.
Yes, of course it is.
It's for our future.
Yeah.
Well, that was great.
Mm.
Can't believe it was actually good for me.
What's for dessert? Well CARBO: A letter will take too long.
What about an email? Too quick.
Just call her and get it over with.
But how do I break it to her without upsetting her? Say you had to get married - you got Retta pregnant.
Oh, yeah, that won't upset her at all.
NO! No.
The lying has got to stop.
It has got to stop! I was kidding! Here, have some more chamomile tea, babe.
I need sugar.
OTHERS: No! Just tell her the truth.
The truth? What? Maybe she'll be impressed by the romance of it.
She hates romance.
She believes in arranged marriages.
Maybe she'll be impressed that you took initiative.
Or maybe she'll kill me.
I don't know what to tell you, mate.
Don't give up.
Maybe you should speak to a professional.
A professional? Like some sort of counsellor.
Oh, yeah? Like who? We could try Simon.
Who's Simon? He helped my friend Tina.
You know the one with the halitosis? She saw her dad at the movies with Mrs Cirakowski and did not know what to tell her mum.
Simon sorted it all out for her.
She swears by him.
Have you got his number? FEET-FA: No, but I can get it.
He is expensive, though.
He charges $5 per minute.
Per minute? Mmm.
What sort of professional is he? He's a psychic.
Oh, Retta.
So, what happened when Tina told her mum about her dad? Um, oh, Simon told her to say nothing.
Let's call him.
So I gave up real estate for a job in the music industry, worked as a marketing consultant for a bloke called Steve Wilson.
Steve Wilson? You mean 'Suburban Boy'? Yes, that Steve.
(KNOCK AT DOOR) WOMAN: Hello.
Er, through here.
What's she doing? I invited her.
That's OK, yeah? Of course it is.
COBY: Ah Hey.
I thought you didn't drink.
Oh, well, you drove me to it, and I assumed that Boots would've drunk you dry by now.
'Suburban Boy' - I cover that one in my gigs.
Really? Isn't that kind of a daggy song? COBY: No, it's not.
Remember? You used to think it was daggy, too.
Um, Bree, Nathan's dad wrote the lyrics.
Oh, so it's his fault, then.
Did he really? Yeah, he and Steve played in a band for ages.
They're old mates.
So Dave's a serious muso? Yeah, he was.
He quit so he could raise a family.
Well, gotta respect that.
Yeah.
And you quit the music industry, too.
Not exactly.
I had a bit of a falling out with Steve.
What happened? It's not that interesting.
Well, I'm interested.
So am I.
Me, too.
Who cares? He left, and he's doing well.
Yes! I am doing well.
I'm working for Dad! Oh, don't knock it.
I'm driving a cab.
Yeah, but you do it so you can pursue your music.
Whatever you do, you've got to enjoy it.
Jeez, if I was working for my dad, I'd probably be in prison.
(ALL LAUGH) COBY: He's a classic.
Mmm.
Mmm, lower.
Oh, just a little bit lower.
Oh, yeah.
Oh.
Oh, no, hang on, honey.
Oh, oh! Hang on.
I thought you were enjoying it.
Yeah, I was, I just got scared I was gonna wake up.
It's not a dream, darling.
So I don't have to go to work? Not for another eight hours.
So this is real? (LAUGHS) Oh.
Hello.
It seems normal transmission's resumed.
(LAUGHS) MAN: (ON PHONE) You have had this problem for some time.
It's weighed heavily on you.
Yes, like a big rock.
Many people have given you advice.
Yes! Someone close to you with dark hair.
Yes.
Yeah.
He has your best interests at heart but he's not always right.
Hmm.
No, no, he's not.
Anyway, let's cut to the chase, mate.
Do we tell Mum before the wedding or not? The wedding will be a success but not in the way you expect.
What's that supposed to mean? For $5 a minute, I think we're entitled to Ben, shh! Who else is in the room? You're the psychic, you tell us.
(CARBO AND BEN LAUGH) RETFA: (CLEARS THROAT) There are four people here.
Me, myhusband Well, he is.
And two friends, Ben and Emma.
One of you is connected to someone whose name starts withwith D.
My mum's name is Donna.
She's unwell.
What do you mean? She lives in fear that her sickness will return.
Tell her the worst is behind her and to steer herself gently to the light.
Well, OK.
D You know, Tina's cousin Dannyjust had a third melanoma removed.
Yeah, my Aunty Despina, she's a recovering alcoholic.
I also sense another presence in the room.
I sense a load of old sh Ben! Please.
Do you know a a Mel? I think we'll have to call it a night.
Hey Could you repeat that, please? Do you know Mel? Melissa.
What about Melissa? Melissa says you should follow your heart.
It's time to move on.
MEN: (SING) But there's nothing so lonesome, morbid or drear Than to stand in the bar of that pub with no beer.
Whoo! Whoo-hoo! (LAUGHS) That was great for a first effort.
From the top again? No, Matt, Matt, Matt, Matt, please, no.
We have to call it a night.
Oh, fine, you blokes get your beauty sleep.
The rest of us will kick on.
Sorry.
Your ride's leaving now.
Actually, I should probably call it a night, too.
Pikers.
Coby, Coby, Coby.
Hey.
(SINGS) There's nothing so lonesome They're going, mate, they're going.
Oh, night-night, Uncle Matt.
Night-night, Cobber Coby.
Come on, mate.
NATHAN: Bye-bye, Coby.
Come on.
NATHAN: Bye, Cobes.
Hey, I've got a few gigs coming up.
I'd love you to come along.
Maybe you could bring your old man.
Maybe.
Maybe.
Do you make much money from playing? No, it costs me 'cause I've gotta give up some of my cab shifts, so if you know of any casual jobs going or Sure.
Sure.
Speaking of cabs, I should probably call one.
I can give you a lift.
I'm designated driver.
Why else do you think he invited me? Ooh! Clever.
Hey, just between you and me, what happened with Steve Wilson? Erl had a fling with his girlfriend.
He found out and I lost my job and thenmy marriage went to hell after that, too.
So.
.
.
Jeez, you look so innocent.
You really are a Jennings.
Yeah, I guess so.
Well, I guess I can't get you to ask Steve to my gig.
No way.
No, but I can work on Dad.
Oh, good.
(HORN HONKS) We better go.
Anyone would think you're scared of her.
I'm terrified of her.
Come on! (SINGS) So lonesome, morbid or drear Than to stand in the (MUMBLES) .
.
pub with Gee! What is it with people sitting in the dark around here? Where have you been? At Jake's.
Oh, our Uncle Matt dropped in.
Boy, he can talk the leg off a chair.
Right.
I guess I should meet him sometime.
Mm.
What's wrong'? A couple of hours ago, this, er, psychic was doing a reading for us, and out of the blue he said he had a message from Mel.
Wow.
Um, OK.
What was the message? That I need to follow my heart and move on.
Follow your heart.
To where, exactly? You were right.
I think I'm falling for Emma.
Is that such a bad thing? It's too soon.
But if Mel said No, no, no.
Mel didn't say anything.
It was just some faker who was making it up.
Ben, I'm sure that bloke was a fake butyou know, that's exactly the sort of thing Mel would say.
She wouldn't want you to be lonely.
And you don't have to be a psychic to know that.
I feel guilty, oror something.
Well, maybe you should feel lucky, you know, that you've met someone so great.
Yeah, but it's too soon, isn't it? Ben, there's no right or wrong time.
That's the point.
(BELCHES) Ooh.
Excuse me.
(ALARM CLOCK BEEPS) M mm.
Dave? Mmm.
Dave.
What? It's all-you-can-eat in the Bula Bula Buffet.
(SIGHS) Pineapple.
Dave.
Oh Oh, my God! Oh! (PHONE RINGS) Jules, fridge.
Yeah.
Hey, no, let the machine get that.
Hello? Hey, if that's Rita Oh, hi, Rita.
Tell her I'll call her back.
Yep, she's here.
No! Oh, you didn't want me to Oh! Hello.
Rita, hi.
Sorry.
No, no, tha OK, yes, well, just calm Rita, calm down.
Ll did talk to Yes, I will when I'm Yeah, alright, now.
Now.
I'll talk to him now.
Thanks.
Sorry.
(DOORBELL CHIMES) Mrs Rafter.
(PHONE RINGS) It's your mother.
Er (DOOR CLOSES) Hi, Rita.
Yes, our phone's been playing up.
Yes.
All of them.
Give it to me.
No.
Yes.
No.
Er, hi.
Yeah, he is here.
But there's something I need to tell you first.
Oh, no.
Ohoh, how awful.
What? What's awful'? No, no, it's fine.
I completely understand.
Umwhat was it that I had to tell you? Er, yeah, it was about the wedding, but.
.
.
it can wait.
What? Now, Rita, you just need to sit down and make yourself a nice cup of tea and have some chocolate, or something.
But.
.
.
in moderation.
Um, and give Theo a big hug.
Nick will call you later.
OK, bye.
What happened? Why didn't you tell her? They invested in a big shipping company and it went belly-up.
They've lost a fortune.
Oh, jeez.
I better call them.
Look, she was upset because they'll have to scale down the wedding.
I couldn't kick her while she was down.
You did the right thing, babe.
Come here.
Hey, it's not all bad.
You were freaking out over the massive wedding.
Now it'll be really small.
And just as fake.
But don't you see'? It's a sign.
We dodged a bullet.
We're still gonna have to tell her sometime.
No, it'll make it easier.
Things'll be so scaled down, it might not even happen.
(GRUNTS) My brain hurts.
I'll make some tea.
Any sign of Nathan next door? Nope.
He better be waiting at the van.
Morning, all.
Morning.
Ah, Nathan, glad you could make it.
Ben, bit early for you, isn't it? I just called by to say hello.
What, at six o'clock in the morning'? Yep.
Alright, wellhello.
Something else? Oh, he wants to know what you thought of our gift.
What gift'? Oh, sorry.
Completely forgot.
Here we go.
Ooh.
Oh! (GASPS) Oh, that's wonderful! Thank you.
Two nights at the Club Cockatoo.
It's a resort in Kiama.
Meals included, all the trimmings.
Oh.
That's great.
You really didn't have to.
Well, it's from all of us.
But, er It was Ben's idea.
Crawler.
Really, that's terrific.
And you can use it any time in the next 12 months.
Oh! What about today'? Yeah, we'll take a break when the job's finished.
Do you have to wait till then? Actually, Dad, we could juggle the schedule around.
Ben and I could cover this weekend.
I don't want to juggle the schedule.
Oh, for a couple of days.
Jules, look No, Dave! You're tired, you're stressed.
You're sleeping through alarms.
If you had any sense, you'd take a break.
DAVE: And suddenly I realised she was right.
This wasn't just a gift it was a sign.
The main thing is the outdoor wiring, so we need to dig those trenches.
No problem.
We'll do the ground leads and the circuit breakers when I get back.
Everyone OK with all that'? Yeah, I'm OK.
Me, too.
Yeah, good.
What did you guys get up to last night? Er, ohwe, um We had a drink with Matt.
Oh, right, so he got you all trashed? I might need to remind you that we have six weeks left Hello! Yoo-hoo! so a few early nights might be in order.
So, how was your not-so-special day? Alright, you win.
It was my anniversary.
So, what are you having? A few days off, actually.
Good for you.
Yeah, Jake will fix the orders.
Ask me, Dave.
What's on your mind? This, umthis job, it's tough, and I just want to know Will it be worth it in the end? Yeah.
Oh, this job, Dave, it's like an old tennis racquet.
You've got to serve it straight.
Otherwise, the strings will break.
Right.
What exactly does that mean? Oh.
BONNIE: Alright, fellas, what are you having? OK.
Oh, Dave, Dave, Dave.
Do you mind if I just duck off'? I've gotta grab some painkillers.
That's OK, mate.
I've got some here.
Oh.
I could use some of those, too.
Have fun.
Have a great time, Dad.
Yeah, I will.
I wish you never taught me to read.
Shut up.
Need a hand? Oh, I was gonna call you.
Sorry about last night.
That's OK.
I was just worried about you.
I'm fine.
We were all spooked.
I mean, what are the odds of mentioning Mel by name? Yeah.
But really? I mean, âfollow your heart and move on"? That could mean anything, like, getting your hair dyed or buying a new dress, or shirt in your case.
I know.
I feel a bit stupid now.
You're not.
So, a hand with this? Sure.
Emma could you pass me the trowel? Yep.
Thanks.
(GROANS) We are gonna need some help.
No! Look, I'm just saying, some extra hands We don't need help.
Even if I wanted to call Matt, I'd have to run it past Dad, and he's not here.
Right, so we have to break our backs while your dad has a dirty weekend.
He's with my mum, it's not a dirty weekend.
Well, that depends on what they're doing.
My dad going away with my mum is not a dirty weekend.
My dad going away with your mum, that is a dirty weekend.
Oh, you're sick, Nathan.
Just dig.
What is your problem with Matt? Nothing.
Can you please just dig'? Oh, it's rock.
We're gonna need pickaxes.
Yeah, Matt can use a pickaxe.
And we could use a jackhammer.
Matt can use a jackhammer.
Nathan, we're gonna need a hand.
At this rate, we're never gonna get it done.
Justjust bend your backs, OK, and it'llget Who's got Matt's number? I do.
Hey.
Hey! Sorry, mate, I know you said to wait for your call, but it's been bloody painful watching you jokers for the last half an hour.
What? While your dad's away on his shagathon, we could use some help.
Shagathon? Whoo.
He really is a Jennings.
(COBY CHUCKLES) Hi, guys.
Got a couple of cocktails here for you.
Ah, thanks.
Ah, thank you.
You're welcome.
Mmm.
(SIGHS) Mr Rafter, I'm your massage therapist.
Would you like to come through now'? Yeah.
That'd be.
.
.
great.
Yep.
(SIGHS) ('SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW' BY ISRAEL KAMAKAWIWO'OLE PLAYS) What's wrong'? Bluebirds fly Nothing at all.
And the dreams that you dare DAVE: Don't get me wrong, I'm still a sceptic "but sometimes with signs, there's only one way you can read them.
Dave.
Dave.
(SNORES) (SIGHS)