Packed to the Rafters (2008) s04e21 Episode Script
Sleepwalking
BEN: (NARRATES) Where would we be without sleep? We get to rest up, dream, work through some stuff - sometimes some really nice stuff.
Of course, at some point, you have to wake up and deal with reality.
Ben? Ben? Ben, I need you.
Huh'? Carbo's sleepwalking.
(GROANS) Five more minutes.
No.
Now! Ohhh! Should we wake him? I heard they can have a heart attack or something.
Just leave him.
But he'll hurt himself.
Nah, he's alright.
How can you be so calm? Ooh! I've seen him do it before.
Once, when he was a kid, he knocked on my window.
What did you do? Woke Mum up.
Rita came and got him.
Next day, he couldn't remember a thing.
(SQUEALS) Want to know the best bit? Yeah.
Ask him anything.
He can't lie.
Anything? Yeah, works every time.
Hey, Carbo.
How old were you when you last wet the bed'? Don't be mean.
On your couch.
He's going outside.
He's going outside.
This is so weird! Oh, my God.
Now he's sleep driving.
Relax, he hasn't got the keys.
He's feeling guilty about something.
When he was a kid, he used to hide from Rita in the back seat of the car.
Hang on (IMITATES RITA) Niko, my handsome boy, what did you do wrong'? I lost your Demis Roussos tape.
He thinks he's still seven.
Niko, what have you done wrong recently? Yeah, that'sthat's not bad.
I got married already.
God! This is getting out of control.
What are we gonna do? Ask more questions.
Ben Hey.
Careful.
Careful! CARBO: Ah! G'day.
G'day.
How are we all? Jeez, you guys look wrecked.
You really have no idea, do you? The zombie got out last night, mate.
What? You were sleepwalking.
No way.
We were chasing you around the house for hours.
Wow! I haven't done that since Your mum's Demis Roussos tapes.
Yeah.
No.
You told us.
I told you? Yeah.
You also told us that you peed on my couch.
L-I washed the sleeping bag.
Jeez, I wonder what brought this on? Uh, you told us that too.
The wedding.
No.
Yes, Carbo, the wedding.
The one I've been telling you for weeks to tell your mother about, only you keep putting it off.
OK.
Look, I can't stop thinking about it, you know'? In five hours, they're on the plane and the whole thing's a big joke.
That's why you've gotta call them.
It's now or never.
Yeah, but what for'? I mean, it's too late to change anything now.
She bought a hat.
You're telling them now, before they get on the plane.
Maybe they won't even come.
The tickets are non-refundable.
Well, in that case, they'll have all that flying time to calm down Or work themselves up and decide what they want to do.
Call them or I will.
Niko, my darling! How are you? Yeah, good.
Couldn't be better.
How you going'? All packed? Shh! Hey, Rita! I've been packed for weeks.
I am so excited.
What for'? Niko? I mean, it's just another wedding.
What's wrong.
Nothing.
Something is.
A mother knows.
You can tell me.
Look, it's just that, you know, I just think that weddings aren't all they're cracked up to be, you know, when you weigh them up.
The main thing is that two people want to spend the rest of their lives together, yeah? Nownow, Mum, I've got something to tell you.
I don't want you to freak out.
OK'? Not now, I'm on a roll.
I never freak, my angel.
Mum! Dad, you're We're here! We're here, Niko! We got an earlier flight.
Good, huh? Good.
You look so handsome.
My handsome son.
Oh, I love you! Mwah, mwah, mwah! Doesn't your father get one? Come here.
And you You look tired.
Oh, no wonder, with a wedding to plan and me on the other side of the world.
But don't worry.
I'm here now.
Theo'? Come and meet your future daughter-in-law.
Retta.
You're even more beautiful in real life.
Your hair, it's so Red.
And it's looking a little lifeless.
But nothing we can't fix.
Hey, Mum, is this your famous hat? Let's see.
Since when do you care about hats'? So, what is this big freak-out'? CARBOI I, uh We'rewe'reuh We're We're not getting married in a church.
We're gonna get married here, in the backyard with a celebrant.
Well, you said to down-scale, right? The backyard? Mm.
A celebrant? Yeah.
Well looks like it's all been decided without me.
Mum Ah I'm tired.
A shower, I think.
Hmm'? Freshen up.
Well, I suppose I better rest up, get ready for the big night, huh? Bis night? The bucks' party, it's tonight.
Good, huh? Why do I have to organise it? Because you're my best man.
At a fake wedding.
Shh.
They don't know that.
But they're going to.
Look how excited Dad is.
Yeah, but tonight? I'm working a double tomorrow.
He asked me about it ages ago.
I said the night before they got here.
Not my fault they came early.
What's the point of a bucks' night without a wedding? Exactly.
You tell your mum and we don't have to do this.
You saw her when I told her about the backyard.
She'll have a heart attack.
Carbo! It's too late.
We have to go through with it.
You can't be serious.
We'll pay off the celebrant.
It'll be fine.
No! That's my decision.
We're doing it! OK.
If it's what you really want.
I do.
He's rehearsing his lines already.
Shut up, Nathan! That gives me eight hours to organise a bucks' night.
Thanks, Benno.
Now, I've got to go to work.
Move, Nath! Half-day, mate? Yeah.
Yeah.
Where's the enthusiasm? Last day on the big job.
Oh, I'm enthused, believe me.
Hey! We made it.
What did I say? Short-term pain for long-term gain.
We heard you.
Good luck today, boys.
Jake's in charge.
You're not coming? No.
I thought I'd check out some new premises.
Since when? Since a few more big job referrals came in.
Off the back of this? Yep.
We're doing well.
About time Rafter and Son expanded.
Dad.
You're not hanging around, I know.
Doesn't mean we don't need more storage or more desk space.
Yeah, executive spa, hot blondes on tap, masseuse.
Well, finish it off in style, boys.
Any problems, hassle Jake.
No, don't hassle Jake.
Nathan, have you told them? No.
Not yet.
It's Carbo's bucks' party tonight.
You're all coming.
Is Theo going'? Ooh, yeah.
Well, you can count me out.
One too many ouzos and it starts - the golden summers in Greece, the olive groves, the lemon trees.
So, he's sentimental.
ALL: âThe trees my uncle cut down.
" I've heard it all before.
What about you, Granddad? Oh, mate, who needs all that girlie stuff when you've got this? Listen.
(READS) âSavannah floated towards him with dreamy chestnut eyes.
âA vision of sculpted perfection.
" Racy stuff.
Donna lent it to me.
It's actually not that bad.
(READS) âSuddenly, Hudson wrenched her towards him, âher pillowy bosom now heaving against his.
â Yeah, alright.
Laugh it up.
I'm enjoying it.
It's easy reading.
Easy writing, more like it.
A trained chimpanzee could write this.
Oh! What about a trained electrician? Well, you're the one who likes it.
Maybe you should have a go.
There's an ad here for writers.
Oh, no, hang on.
Sorry, you'd need, um, talent.
Ah! Excuse me! I have talent.
Yeah.
I had all my stories published in the school magazine all the time.
Tell them, Dad.
Remember that one about meeting ABBA that I wrote? How you and Agnetha became best friends and exchanged fashion tips.
Mm.
Alright, I was 12.
And now you're.
.
.
how old? Oh! I think you'd be a really great writer, Mum.
Thanks, darling.
Suck-up, what do you want? Yeah, alright.
You've had your fun.
Ha-ha.
What time are we meant to be seeing that warehouse place? Yeah, we should leave now.
Are you ready? Yes.
Bye, darling.
See you, babe.
Come on.
This warehouse - it is big, it is convenient, a little bit groovy.
Oh! You are going to love it.
I just didn't love it.
What was wrong with it? It was too big for a start.
More room than we'll ever need.
I know it's formal season.
I've tried everyone else.
It was a bare shell.
We can fix that.
It had a great vibe.
And a five-year lease.
Are you sure that's all you've got? Alright, just book us in.
OK.
See you then.
Yes, like a big overdraft.
Fit-outs aren't cheap.
We can remortgage.
Oh, great! Increase our debt.
It's an investment.
How much? I reckon 50,000 bucks would cover it, including set-up fees.
$50,000, is that all?! I want to make a mark, Jules, capitalise on the gains we've made.
Let's just move it to the next level.
BEN: (NARRATES) If Carbo was sleepwalking, Dad was daydreaming.
And if you're gonna daydream, you might as well daydream big.
Hello there.
You must be Cooper.
Your reputation precedes you, mate.
Are you here for lunch'? Yeah, I thought we might have some fish and chips before we head off for the Powerhouse Museum.
Oh, fun.
Have you been before'? Oh, you'll love it - loads of exciting things to do.
Not much of a talker, are you, Cooper? Do YOU play pool? You could play a game while you wait for your fish and chips.
If that's OK.
Fine.
My shout.
Oh, no.
I can fix the table so you can play for free.
Would you like that'? Yes.
Emma, would you unlock the pool table for our VIP customer here? Yeah, sure.
Come on.
You won't believe this, but that's the first time I've ever heard him speak.
Oh, really? You're a miracle worker.
Oh, I wouldn't go that far.
He's just a shy kid.
I was too.
Is that a fact? Painfully.
But I grew out of it.
And he will too.
Just find things to interest him.
Like you did in 1O seconds flat.
And to give him more confidence, let him win.
Let him win'? I'll place that lunch order for you.
We can do this.
Oh, darling, are you sure about that'? Look, it is great to see you so motivated, really great.
But'? Foot off the table.
Have you thought about what you'll do with all that space? Yes, I have thought about it.
It'll be great.
You can have your own office.
Because there'll be no shortage of those.
You can carry on writing your romance novels, the steamy ones about Benny and Bjorn.
Oh, very funny.
Because I'd have the time in between the grocery shopping, the laundry and managing our crippling debt.
OK.
OK.
The warehouse idea might be pushing things.
Pushing things? But we can do this.
Oh, darling.
(DOOR CLOSES) I'm not staying.
I just came to tell you to check your bank account.
Why is that'? Oh, there might be a cheeky $50,000 in there.
Ben, we've talked about this.
That's your money.
Yeah, but, like you said, fit-outs don't come cheap.
And this loan's interest free.
So, just pay me back when you can.
Ben.
Take it to the next level, Dad.
It's all good, truly.
Right now, I've got a bucks' party to organise.
For when? Tonight.
Oh, that's gonna hurt.
Especially when you're doing a double tomorrow.
Yeah, I'm just gonna have to suck it up, I guess.
Or I could do one of your shifts for you.
Don't you have a test? Yeah, I've also got bills.
Plus, then, you'll owe me one.
And it never hurts to have leverage.
You are stressed.
How can you tell'? You're loading your phone into the dishwasher.
BEN: (NARRATES) I'd been sleepwalking too.
And maybe, finally, I was beginning to wake up.
Emma Thanks is what I was gonna say.
No problem.
Oh, you look amazing.
How do you do it? Look who's talking.
And after your long flight too.
Well, I am actually quite well rested.
I'm calm.
Luckily for Niko.
Oh, why's that'? He's arranged for a celebrant to marry him in our backyard.
You got a problem with that'? A backyard, Julie? Is that even considered a wedding? How's Theo'? Yeah, he's well, We're happy enough.
But, you know, somehow, after that redhead putana, I I meanit's hard.
Oh, I love this book! I read it on the plane.
It's such a page-turner.
Yes, I'm enjoying it.
You know there's a series.
'Savannah in Havana'.
'Savannah does Montana'.
Oh.
Hi, Rita.
Hello, Dave.
Don't mind them.
Philistines! They don't know what they're missing.
I'll stick with my paper, thanks.
And I'll read Julie's when she's finished it.
Oh, are you writing a book, Julie? I didn't know you wrote.
I don't.
But you never know till you try it, right? Mm.
Are you seriously gonna do this? A chapter, that's all they're asking to start.
And who knows what hidden talent lies beneath? Well, if you need some inspiration, things mightn't be perfect, but Theo's certainly been a tiger in the bedroom.
(RITA SNARLS) Yo! Bucks' night.
Mate, you're supposed to end the night naked, not start it.
Better get a move on.
We're leaving in 1O minutes.
What does a bloke wear to a fake bucks' party? Fake smile? Come on.
If we're gonna do this, we may as well have fun.
Eh'? I'm gutless, Benno.
Nah, it's your mum.
It's complicated.
You're just trying to keep everyone happy.
Only now, Retta's mad at me and I don't blame her.
Nah, she's cool.
Look, you made your decision and we all respect that.
That's reality.
Now wake up to it.
BEN: (NARRATES) Like I was the expert at facing reality.
And, uh, now get dressed and put this on.
What for'? You'll see.
Is it a limo? We're going in a limo, right? V6 or V8? Nah.
Oh, it's got to be at least a V6.
Uh, no.
How many horsepower? Uht\n/o.
Two horsepower.
Stagecoach'? It's all they had.
Good one, Benno.
Where's the limo? Oh, they're so beautiful.
You shall go to the ball, Cinderella.
Nathan! Why the long face? Nathan! What? Oh, g'day, Mr Karandonis.
Your carriage awaits.
Nice work, Ben.
We're paying by the hour.
So, Carbo, why don't you move it? RITA: You drive carefully.
And you keep an eye on Theo, especially around redheads.
I'll do my best.
R ETTA: Have fun.
Thanks.
Don't turn into a pumpkin.
Be home by midnight.
Don't you start.
Hi-ho, Silver, away! Bye.
Feel the wind in your hair.
So, what did you do for your hens' night? I didn't have one.
Stop it! You didn't have one? COBY: Oh, here's the unlucky bastard.
Oi, last night of freedom! Hey! So, what took you so long'? Sorry.
The horse threw a shoe.
Then it took a dump.
What? It's a long story.
Is this really the best you could do? Relax.
We're just meeting here.
Where are the others? What others? So, whose shout is it? I'll go.
I'll go with you.
Ouzos all round.
Good, huh? So, mate, I can't say much about your outfit.
Too late now.
Oh, is it'? It's the right size.
No way you're getting me in that thing.
NATHAN: Come on, Carbo.
What are those for'? Your mode of transport is eating my geraniums.
And the spade'? Think about it.
Who was that'? My boss.
Nice hair.
Are those auburn highlights? She's taken.
I'm sure she is.
I'm just saying She'S 93V- You're right, Jules.
We don't need that much office space to grow the business.
We'll take out a loan, sink the cash into a second van, a storage unit, and fix up our perfectly good shed.
That's right.
Taking it to the next level without killing ourselves.
Makes sense to me.
It was a nice gesture from Ben, though.
He's a good kid.
Yeah.
you'll never finish that chapter.
You're on.
Really? 1O bucks.
Yeah.
It's money in the bank once I find an idea.
Mm.
(KNOCK AT DOOR) Oh.
Can I tell her you're working? No, no.
She just got back.
I can't be rude.
Are you busy? She was working.
We're having drinks next door for Loretta - women only.
Like a hens' party? That's right.
Why should the men have all the fun'? THEO: The golden summer in Greece.
The olive groves, the lemon trees.
Lemon trees.
We had lemon trees, till my uncle cut them down to build a car park.
And the golden summer faded.
Jeez, I've heard of Greek tragedies.
But the sea.
The sea in Greece! The wine! Well, speaking of alcohol, we've got some business of the unfinished variety, eh, fellas? On the count of three one, two, three.
So, who's next shout? Mine.
Waters all round.
You wash your mouth out.
It's beers, son.
Plenty of 'em.
And then how about a change of scenery'? Yes.
Where to? We're thinking somewhere a little moretopless.
Strip clubs.
Oh, no, that's not really my scene.
It's not really your scene.
Are you a man? Then I'm telling you, it's your scene.
No, no, no.
Guys, somewhere a bit more chilled, you know.
Chilled? Well, how's this for your chilled? Oh, congratulations! Mate, I don't want to go to a strip club.
You've got no say, mate.
We're going.
It feels a bit strange, going with your old man, eh? It's a bit more than that.
You're thinking of Retta.
Kind of.
Once you lose the respect of the woman you love OK.
Time to go.
It's hard to win back, however much you want to be with her.
If I could just prove to her Mum forgives you.
You won't make the same mistake as me.
You've got a good head on your shoulders.
You've got hair.
You're taller than me.
I'm proud of you.
You're a good man, Nick.
Of course, you're not married yet.
Good, huh? But I am! Dadl am married.
Good, huh? COBY: Excuse me, mate, um Sorry about the night being a fizzer.
OK.
We're going in.
No-one tells your mother.
But, Dad, I think Numb nuts! This will kill her.
Not a word.
JULESI Oh, look! Oh! It's the good, the bad and the Theo.
Hi.
Nice to see you.
What's going on? Hmm'? What's going on? Oh, in there? Oh, it's Retta's hens' party.
I'm just gonna get some more wine.
Mum, you're sauced.
lam.
I am.
Shh.
Anyway I'll be back in two minutes.
So, hold your horses.
(LAUGHS) Don't forget the lemons.
Don't mind if I do.
Looks like the party's inside, boys.
Take them to the glue factory now, mate.
We're staying here.
Remember, not a word.
Retta.
.
.
Honey! Hey, you just missed Tina.
She thinks she might have accidentally eaten a peanut.
She's allergic.
Yeah.
Hey, hey.
Where did everyone come from? Well, I called Emma and she called some friends.
And then Rita called some people.
And then, before I knew it I am getting so much great wedding advice.
Did you know many brides don't drink a drop of liquid on their big day? That way, they don't have to use the bathroom.
How good is that'? Babe.
Babe.
Hey.
What? What? Do you remember you're already married? Oh, that's right.
But, if we're gonna go through with it, enjoy.
Right? Oh, my God.
It is you, Nathan.
Hey, cousin Helen.
Just Helen.
We're not related, remember in anY Way- I know that.
You live upstairs? Notnot permanently.
One sec.
I'm just gonna help Uh, let me.
I don't need any help.
I do.
Oi, I got 'em.
Nath, I got 'em.
So, why are you guys home so early anyway'? I cracked and told Dad.
Carbo, why'? Why'?! I thought you wanted me to.
Yeah, but I thought we'd decided.
We had.
Yeah, but So, what did he say? He said, âDon't tell Mum.
" So, the Wedding's still on.
Yeah.
Yes! This is so exciting.
I suppose Retta's got you to thank for all this.
Hey, us chicks have got to stick together.
Looks like you really made her night.
You don't think he'll sleepwalk again? With any luck, we've tired him out.
You're the best, you know that'? I had my suspicions.
(SCREAMING) Whoa! What is that'? (GROANS) Hello? Here we go.
Another one.
Have you got any headache pills? We're all out.
Yeah, funny that.
Ah.
What's this? Netbank receipt.
I put the money back in your account.
What? It just didn't feel right, Ben.
But it makes sense.
I can help you guys.
I want to help.
Darling, it was a beautiful gesture.
No, it wasn't a gesture, Mum.
It was a loan.
Just a simple loan.
Well, we want you to use the money for yourself.
What if I don't want the money'? Did you ever think of that?! Should we turn it on? I can't.
Matt'? Matt'? Hmm'? Yeah, I'll get it.
Why are you still all lying around? We have a wedding to prepare for! Aaagh! It's tomorrow! Exactly.
Hey! Get your feet off my table.
And you can help too, as long as you're here.
And you.
Who are you? Matt.
Sorry, I've gottado something.
Yeah, so do I.
What exactly? Think quickly.
Niko, I'll do that.
You and Nathan rake the backyard.
The tables and chairs are being delivered soon.
Righto.
Loretta, I've made an appointment for you at the salon - facial, nails, trim.
We leave in 2O minutes.
Oh.
And I think the two of you should sleep apart tonight.
You know, tradition.
How is she not hung-over? She drank as much as anyone else.
RITA: Come on, everyone! Move it! She's not human.
Oh, Voula did a fabulous job.
You're going to look exquisite.
And I have something for you to wear with it.
Oh, Rita.
Oh, it's stunning.
It was my grandmother's.
And now it's yours.
To keep? No, no, I couldn't.
Loretta, don't insult me.
You're a daughter to me now.
I don't know what to say.
I mean it.
You can always call me, whenever you have a problem, or when my Niko is misbehaving.
Let's never have any secrets from each other.
What? Nothing.
No.
There's something.
Come on, let's start now.
OK.
How about I go first? What? It's hard for a mother to let go.
But I trust you with Niko.
And when I see you walking down the aisle with him tomorrow, I'll know that he'll be safe and I'll be happy.
I'll be so happy.
Your turn.
L I haven't been a daughter in a long time.
I don't know if I'll be very good at it.
Darling, you already are.
Now, let's go and do something about this hair, hmm'? You're early.
Yeah.
Want to compare hangovers? I win.
Why's that'? 'Cause there's no way I could be here a second longer than I had to.
But you can't keep away.
I just had a blue with Mum and Dad.
I tried to loan them some money but they wouldn't take it.
Oh.
I don't know what their problem is.
I could make things easy for them.
Yeah, but I can kind of see their point.
It's your money for your future.
Yeah, but if it's my money, shouldn't I be able to give it to whoever I want? But if they're not gonna take it Yeah, but they need it.
Why can't they just accept it? OK.
Simplest answer, give it all to charity.
No, that isn't the answer.
That isn't even the point.
I thought you, of all people, would understand that.
I'm sorry, but what is the point'? Tell me and I'll agree with you.
Just forget it.
Thanks for the advice.
Ben, no-one has anything but your best interests at heart.
Now, if you can't see that, maybe you need to start waking up to yourself.
CARBO: Tell me why this is a good idea again.
BEN: 'Cause we don't want you sleepwalking.
Right.
And we definitely don't want you sleep talking.
'Cause what do you do when you sleep? Tell the truth.
Which is why we need to tie you to your bed.
Hang on.
I thought you were for me telling the truth.
Not always.
But we're only doing this because I said so, right.
And 'cause we're almost across the line.
But tying me up? Look, mate, it's up to you.
In a few hours time, you get to say, âI do," have a big party, your mum goes back to Greece happy and you get on with your life.
Hey, Ben, have you seen my'? So, do I tie you up or not? I'll leave you to it.
I don't need the rope.
Well, I can't stay awake all night.
I don't need the rope 'cause I'm not going to sleep.
How can I'? Nathan.
Hey, cousin Helen.
We're not cousins! It's really filling up out there and the celebrant's arrived.
Oh, just you wait till you see your bride.
Oh, exquisite! Don't look so worried.
It's your wedding! Yeah, cheer up, grumpy.
Oh, my son is so sensitive.
It's such a big day in so many ways.
But smile, enjoy.
You only get married once.
FEET-FA: Rita, I need more hairspray! Yes, darling.
Nathan, give me the word when everyone's here.
You got it.
It's all under control.
I've got the rings.
You know the vows.
Yeah, I've said them before, remember? Just hold it together for one more hour, then you're home free.
I can't do it.
Yes, you can.
You pretended this long.
You can pretend a little longer.
Like you're pretending with Emma.
I've seen the way you look at her, mate - what you're like when you're together.
Doesn't it kill you to keep pretending like you don't have feelings for her? If I don't tell my mum now that I'm married, then I have to keep pretending for the rest of my life.
The bouquet! Loretta's bouquet! RETFA: I think it's on the dining table.
I've gotta tell her, mate.
Mum? I've found it! Mum? No, Mum? No, Mum? Forget the bouquet.
I've got something to tell you.
Retta, can you come down, please? Niko, it's bad luck.
Retta? RETFA: What? Come downstairs.
No, Carbo, I can't! Yes.
Yes, you can.
Niko, what are you doing? Niko Mum.
You're beautiful.
Cancan someone please tell me what's going on? Mum, this isn't gonna be easy to hear.
But we're already married.
You're what? We eloped.
We were married by a celebrant.
Just us.
I wish you could have been there, but it just didn't work out that way.
And I'm sorry.
Mum? BEN: (NARRATES) OK.
The truth is often painful.
(DOOR SLAMS) But so is living a lie.
Mrs Karandonis? Rita? Not now, Ben! Their wedding, it was a spur-of-the-moment thing.
You guys just have such a huge family and Retta Retta just has Retta.
She felt swamped, like the wedding wasn't about them anymore.
So, they eloped.
That was the answer? Carbo surprised her, wanted to make it about them again.
Weddings aren't about the bride and groom.
He loves her so much, he just wanted to make her happy.
Is that so hard to understand? No.
No, it's romantic.
But why couldn't they tell me? Well What? You're Say it.
A bit.
Sometimes.
I'm scary.
Me'? Sometimes, which is why he's sleepwalking again and hiding in the back of the car.
He's been sleepwalking because he's scared of me? Mum, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry too.
So am I.
I'm sorry for being scary.
I don't want to be the kind of mother my own son can't talk to.
Mum Ah! You did a good thing.
You put Loretta's feelings first.
If your father had done that with me, we mightn't have had our problems.
Mum, he does put you first.
Oh! He does.
He said.
When? When did he say? We're all set.
Ready to go? What's going on? There's been a change of plan.
The Wedding's off.
Nick told you.
Did you know about this? Mum Yeah, he knew.
Do you see how much he tells me? Do you see how much he shares? Hey, Theo, this is your chance.
Tell her.
Tell her? Tell me what? What you said the other night, at the bucks' party about Rita.
Here? No, not here.
Hey.
(MOUTHS WORDS) (MOUTHS WORDS) Hey.
Yay! Hey, darling.
Uh, g'day, everyone.
I'm Ben.
I want to thank you all for coming to the wedding.
But there's been a slight change of plans.
Nick and Loretta won't be getting married today after all.
What?! Because it turns out they already are.
Yeah, I know this comes as quite a surprise.
And it'll all be explained later.
But since you've all made the effort, Carbo's father has decided to say a few words.
Sorry.
(WEDDING MARCH PLAYS) Rita from the moment I first saw you, I knew you were the only woman I could truly love.
With your flowing BEN: (NARRATES) Carbo and Theo had both manned-up and faced reality.
Which meant I was running out of excuses.
Carbo, Retta, why wouldn't you tell me? I'm your cousin.
I could've helped organise Helen? Helen? Over there.
Honestly, it was just it was so lovely.
Oh, lovely doesn't begin to describe it.
I forgot to give you my marriage advice.
Lifelong happiness guaranteed - it is always your fault.
Even if you didn't do it, it is still your fault.
That's because it is your fault, darling.
Yeah, I know, Jules.
Mm.
We can't fight it anymore.
Fight.
.
what'? Animal lust, Nathan.
It's a force of nature.
I don't know what you're talking about.
When you are ready to acknowledge it, you come and find me, OK'? Are we OK'? Yeah.
Sorry I lost it.
Well, don't think we didn't appreciate the offer.
You wait till you're paying back all that interest to the bank.
Actually, we've changed our plans to something a little bit more realistic.
Oh, thank you, darling.
Now, go eat.
There's plenty.
Did you see her admiring the brooch? I was actually wondering if you wanted it back.
Don't insult me.
After everything's that happened You're a daughter to me now.
All daughters lie sometimes.
Just don't make a habit of it 'cause I'll know next time.
Am I scary? Speech.
Speech.
Come on, you lot.
Hey, everyone.
Normally, about this time, the best man gives a full-on speech.
Come on, hit me, Benno.
No, mate.
That horse bolted.
But, uh, what I wanted to say is that we all know relationships aren't always easy.
And, uhCarbo I know that you and Retta will be as perfect for each other as your mum and dad have been for all these years.
So, here's to you and your parents, who know what they're in for and are still going back for more.
Cheers! ALL: Cheers! How about a bridal waltz, eh? CARBO: Good choice, Mum.
('FOREVER AND EVER' BY DEMIS ROUSSOS PLAYS) Are you sure you don't want to dance? No, Il am fine, thank you.
You are no fun.
OK.
Oh, Nathan? Yes? I know, Nathan.
But it's not gonna work.
Different worlds.
You're doing well here.
Emma, I'm sorry.
I had no right to speak to you like that.
Would you like to dance with me? ('FOREVER AND EVER' BY DEMIS ROUSSOS CONTINUES) BEN: (NARRATES) In that moment, I realised I was waking up too and falling for Emma big-time.
Oh, hey.
Hey, I left, uh, Ruby with Ted.
Oh, thank you so much for looking after her today.
No trouble.
She's an angel.
So, how's the writing going'? Good.
I've had an idea.
Ooh, what? Well, Savannah - now this is a bit rough.
Savannah meets an old flame who once cheated on her, and they go off on an adventure, maybe to somewhere like the Greek Islands.
And she learns to trust him again.
Hmm.
Sounds like a certain wedding.
Well, the best ideas come from life, according to Dave.
Well, when you've finished your chapter, you'll be ready for your next instalment.
Oh, great! I've been tearing through these.
Thanks.
They're wonderful, aren't they? Mm.
Alright.
Well, I'll leave you to your writing.
No, don't get up.
I can see myself out.
We'll speak soon.
OK.
Bye.
TED: âwhere the beautiful princess had been sleeping for 100 years.
âHe bent down and gave her the sweetest kiss.
âIn a moment, sheâ (WHISPERS) Sorry.
She's out to it anyway.
I'm not surprised - your voice.
What about it? It's lovely, soothing.
Oh! Well, feel free to call me next time you can't sleep.
Well, I mean, I can drone on till you nod off too.
Oh.
I might take you up on that.
Well, I'll see you soon.
Bye, Ted.
Yeah.
Harvest time.
Hey, Dad.
You never told me your new idea for the business.
Oh, the shed.
The shed? Well, a new, improved version of it anyway, plus an extra van.
We're just gonna have to take a small loan out from the bank.
Well, if ever you change your mind about that money, it's just sitting there, in my account.
Yeah.
And I hope you can change the way you feel about that money.
What do you mean? I know it's natural to want a link with the past.
But Mel would have wanted you to build a future with it.
So, just focus on that, eh? It's funny.
Someone else gave me the exact same advice.
Yeah, well, whoever that person is must be someone worth listening to.
Thanks, Dad.
No worries, mate.
Oh, yuck! Hey.
You tracked me down.
I got a prezzie for ya.
Wow! Very impressive.
I lived with a florist.
It rubbed off.
(SNIFFS) Mmm! Emma? Look, I know, we shouldn't have danced at the wedding.
But sometimes friends dance, right? I'm ready, Emma.
Sorry? I said I'm ready.
Yeah? SONG: Ooh, I feel free I said, ooh, differently I said, ooh Come here.
What a day Life is blooming everywhere You sure? Absolutely.
Let's come together There is nothing better All the world is bright I feel alright The sun is in the sky I'm satisfied Got the best of life I feel alright J"OohJ" BEN: (NARRATES) It's amazing how bright the day can be when you finally wake up from a long, dark night.
All the possibilities are here for me.
Of course, at some point, you have to wake up and deal with reality.
Ben? Ben? Ben, I need you.
Huh'? Carbo's sleepwalking.
(GROANS) Five more minutes.
No.
Now! Ohhh! Should we wake him? I heard they can have a heart attack or something.
Just leave him.
But he'll hurt himself.
Nah, he's alright.
How can you be so calm? Ooh! I've seen him do it before.
Once, when he was a kid, he knocked on my window.
What did you do? Woke Mum up.
Rita came and got him.
Next day, he couldn't remember a thing.
(SQUEALS) Want to know the best bit? Yeah.
Ask him anything.
He can't lie.
Anything? Yeah, works every time.
Hey, Carbo.
How old were you when you last wet the bed'? Don't be mean.
On your couch.
He's going outside.
He's going outside.
This is so weird! Oh, my God.
Now he's sleep driving.
Relax, he hasn't got the keys.
He's feeling guilty about something.
When he was a kid, he used to hide from Rita in the back seat of the car.
Hang on (IMITATES RITA) Niko, my handsome boy, what did you do wrong'? I lost your Demis Roussos tape.
He thinks he's still seven.
Niko, what have you done wrong recently? Yeah, that'sthat's not bad.
I got married already.
God! This is getting out of control.
What are we gonna do? Ask more questions.
Ben Hey.
Careful.
Careful! CARBO: Ah! G'day.
G'day.
How are we all? Jeez, you guys look wrecked.
You really have no idea, do you? The zombie got out last night, mate.
What? You were sleepwalking.
No way.
We were chasing you around the house for hours.
Wow! I haven't done that since Your mum's Demis Roussos tapes.
Yeah.
No.
You told us.
I told you? Yeah.
You also told us that you peed on my couch.
L-I washed the sleeping bag.
Jeez, I wonder what brought this on? Uh, you told us that too.
The wedding.
No.
Yes, Carbo, the wedding.
The one I've been telling you for weeks to tell your mother about, only you keep putting it off.
OK.
Look, I can't stop thinking about it, you know'? In five hours, they're on the plane and the whole thing's a big joke.
That's why you've gotta call them.
It's now or never.
Yeah, but what for'? I mean, it's too late to change anything now.
She bought a hat.
You're telling them now, before they get on the plane.
Maybe they won't even come.
The tickets are non-refundable.
Well, in that case, they'll have all that flying time to calm down Or work themselves up and decide what they want to do.
Call them or I will.
Niko, my darling! How are you? Yeah, good.
Couldn't be better.
How you going'? All packed? Shh! Hey, Rita! I've been packed for weeks.
I am so excited.
What for'? Niko? I mean, it's just another wedding.
What's wrong.
Nothing.
Something is.
A mother knows.
You can tell me.
Look, it's just that, you know, I just think that weddings aren't all they're cracked up to be, you know, when you weigh them up.
The main thing is that two people want to spend the rest of their lives together, yeah? Nownow, Mum, I've got something to tell you.
I don't want you to freak out.
OK'? Not now, I'm on a roll.
I never freak, my angel.
Mum! Dad, you're We're here! We're here, Niko! We got an earlier flight.
Good, huh? Good.
You look so handsome.
My handsome son.
Oh, I love you! Mwah, mwah, mwah! Doesn't your father get one? Come here.
And you You look tired.
Oh, no wonder, with a wedding to plan and me on the other side of the world.
But don't worry.
I'm here now.
Theo'? Come and meet your future daughter-in-law.
Retta.
You're even more beautiful in real life.
Your hair, it's so Red.
And it's looking a little lifeless.
But nothing we can't fix.
Hey, Mum, is this your famous hat? Let's see.
Since when do you care about hats'? So, what is this big freak-out'? CARBOI I, uh We'rewe'reuh We're We're not getting married in a church.
We're gonna get married here, in the backyard with a celebrant.
Well, you said to down-scale, right? The backyard? Mm.
A celebrant? Yeah.
Well looks like it's all been decided without me.
Mum Ah I'm tired.
A shower, I think.
Hmm'? Freshen up.
Well, I suppose I better rest up, get ready for the big night, huh? Bis night? The bucks' party, it's tonight.
Good, huh? Why do I have to organise it? Because you're my best man.
At a fake wedding.
Shh.
They don't know that.
But they're going to.
Look how excited Dad is.
Yeah, but tonight? I'm working a double tomorrow.
He asked me about it ages ago.
I said the night before they got here.
Not my fault they came early.
What's the point of a bucks' night without a wedding? Exactly.
You tell your mum and we don't have to do this.
You saw her when I told her about the backyard.
She'll have a heart attack.
Carbo! It's too late.
We have to go through with it.
You can't be serious.
We'll pay off the celebrant.
It'll be fine.
No! That's my decision.
We're doing it! OK.
If it's what you really want.
I do.
He's rehearsing his lines already.
Shut up, Nathan! That gives me eight hours to organise a bucks' night.
Thanks, Benno.
Now, I've got to go to work.
Move, Nath! Half-day, mate? Yeah.
Yeah.
Where's the enthusiasm? Last day on the big job.
Oh, I'm enthused, believe me.
Hey! We made it.
What did I say? Short-term pain for long-term gain.
We heard you.
Good luck today, boys.
Jake's in charge.
You're not coming? No.
I thought I'd check out some new premises.
Since when? Since a few more big job referrals came in.
Off the back of this? Yep.
We're doing well.
About time Rafter and Son expanded.
Dad.
You're not hanging around, I know.
Doesn't mean we don't need more storage or more desk space.
Yeah, executive spa, hot blondes on tap, masseuse.
Well, finish it off in style, boys.
Any problems, hassle Jake.
No, don't hassle Jake.
Nathan, have you told them? No.
Not yet.
It's Carbo's bucks' party tonight.
You're all coming.
Is Theo going'? Ooh, yeah.
Well, you can count me out.
One too many ouzos and it starts - the golden summers in Greece, the olive groves, the lemon trees.
So, he's sentimental.
ALL: âThe trees my uncle cut down.
" I've heard it all before.
What about you, Granddad? Oh, mate, who needs all that girlie stuff when you've got this? Listen.
(READS) âSavannah floated towards him with dreamy chestnut eyes.
âA vision of sculpted perfection.
" Racy stuff.
Donna lent it to me.
It's actually not that bad.
(READS) âSuddenly, Hudson wrenched her towards him, âher pillowy bosom now heaving against his.
â Yeah, alright.
Laugh it up.
I'm enjoying it.
It's easy reading.
Easy writing, more like it.
A trained chimpanzee could write this.
Oh! What about a trained electrician? Well, you're the one who likes it.
Maybe you should have a go.
There's an ad here for writers.
Oh, no, hang on.
Sorry, you'd need, um, talent.
Ah! Excuse me! I have talent.
Yeah.
I had all my stories published in the school magazine all the time.
Tell them, Dad.
Remember that one about meeting ABBA that I wrote? How you and Agnetha became best friends and exchanged fashion tips.
Mm.
Alright, I was 12.
And now you're.
.
.
how old? Oh! I think you'd be a really great writer, Mum.
Thanks, darling.
Suck-up, what do you want? Yeah, alright.
You've had your fun.
Ha-ha.
What time are we meant to be seeing that warehouse place? Yeah, we should leave now.
Are you ready? Yes.
Bye, darling.
See you, babe.
Come on.
This warehouse - it is big, it is convenient, a little bit groovy.
Oh! You are going to love it.
I just didn't love it.
What was wrong with it? It was too big for a start.
More room than we'll ever need.
I know it's formal season.
I've tried everyone else.
It was a bare shell.
We can fix that.
It had a great vibe.
And a five-year lease.
Are you sure that's all you've got? Alright, just book us in.
OK.
See you then.
Yes, like a big overdraft.
Fit-outs aren't cheap.
We can remortgage.
Oh, great! Increase our debt.
It's an investment.
How much? I reckon 50,000 bucks would cover it, including set-up fees.
$50,000, is that all?! I want to make a mark, Jules, capitalise on the gains we've made.
Let's just move it to the next level.
BEN: (NARRATES) If Carbo was sleepwalking, Dad was daydreaming.
And if you're gonna daydream, you might as well daydream big.
Hello there.
You must be Cooper.
Your reputation precedes you, mate.
Are you here for lunch'? Yeah, I thought we might have some fish and chips before we head off for the Powerhouse Museum.
Oh, fun.
Have you been before'? Oh, you'll love it - loads of exciting things to do.
Not much of a talker, are you, Cooper? Do YOU play pool? You could play a game while you wait for your fish and chips.
If that's OK.
Fine.
My shout.
Oh, no.
I can fix the table so you can play for free.
Would you like that'? Yes.
Emma, would you unlock the pool table for our VIP customer here? Yeah, sure.
Come on.
You won't believe this, but that's the first time I've ever heard him speak.
Oh, really? You're a miracle worker.
Oh, I wouldn't go that far.
He's just a shy kid.
I was too.
Is that a fact? Painfully.
But I grew out of it.
And he will too.
Just find things to interest him.
Like you did in 1O seconds flat.
And to give him more confidence, let him win.
Let him win'? I'll place that lunch order for you.
We can do this.
Oh, darling, are you sure about that'? Look, it is great to see you so motivated, really great.
But'? Foot off the table.
Have you thought about what you'll do with all that space? Yes, I have thought about it.
It'll be great.
You can have your own office.
Because there'll be no shortage of those.
You can carry on writing your romance novels, the steamy ones about Benny and Bjorn.
Oh, very funny.
Because I'd have the time in between the grocery shopping, the laundry and managing our crippling debt.
OK.
OK.
The warehouse idea might be pushing things.
Pushing things? But we can do this.
Oh, darling.
(DOOR CLOSES) I'm not staying.
I just came to tell you to check your bank account.
Why is that'? Oh, there might be a cheeky $50,000 in there.
Ben, we've talked about this.
That's your money.
Yeah, but, like you said, fit-outs don't come cheap.
And this loan's interest free.
So, just pay me back when you can.
Ben.
Take it to the next level, Dad.
It's all good, truly.
Right now, I've got a bucks' party to organise.
For when? Tonight.
Oh, that's gonna hurt.
Especially when you're doing a double tomorrow.
Yeah, I'm just gonna have to suck it up, I guess.
Or I could do one of your shifts for you.
Don't you have a test? Yeah, I've also got bills.
Plus, then, you'll owe me one.
And it never hurts to have leverage.
You are stressed.
How can you tell'? You're loading your phone into the dishwasher.
BEN: (NARRATES) I'd been sleepwalking too.
And maybe, finally, I was beginning to wake up.
Emma Thanks is what I was gonna say.
No problem.
Oh, you look amazing.
How do you do it? Look who's talking.
And after your long flight too.
Well, I am actually quite well rested.
I'm calm.
Luckily for Niko.
Oh, why's that'? He's arranged for a celebrant to marry him in our backyard.
You got a problem with that'? A backyard, Julie? Is that even considered a wedding? How's Theo'? Yeah, he's well, We're happy enough.
But, you know, somehow, after that redhead putana, I I meanit's hard.
Oh, I love this book! I read it on the plane.
It's such a page-turner.
Yes, I'm enjoying it.
You know there's a series.
'Savannah in Havana'.
'Savannah does Montana'.
Oh.
Hi, Rita.
Hello, Dave.
Don't mind them.
Philistines! They don't know what they're missing.
I'll stick with my paper, thanks.
And I'll read Julie's when she's finished it.
Oh, are you writing a book, Julie? I didn't know you wrote.
I don't.
But you never know till you try it, right? Mm.
Are you seriously gonna do this? A chapter, that's all they're asking to start.
And who knows what hidden talent lies beneath? Well, if you need some inspiration, things mightn't be perfect, but Theo's certainly been a tiger in the bedroom.
(RITA SNARLS) Yo! Bucks' night.
Mate, you're supposed to end the night naked, not start it.
Better get a move on.
We're leaving in 1O minutes.
What does a bloke wear to a fake bucks' party? Fake smile? Come on.
If we're gonna do this, we may as well have fun.
Eh'? I'm gutless, Benno.
Nah, it's your mum.
It's complicated.
You're just trying to keep everyone happy.
Only now, Retta's mad at me and I don't blame her.
Nah, she's cool.
Look, you made your decision and we all respect that.
That's reality.
Now wake up to it.
BEN: (NARRATES) Like I was the expert at facing reality.
And, uh, now get dressed and put this on.
What for'? You'll see.
Is it a limo? We're going in a limo, right? V6 or V8? Nah.
Oh, it's got to be at least a V6.
Uh, no.
How many horsepower? Uht\n/o.
Two horsepower.
Stagecoach'? It's all they had.
Good one, Benno.
Where's the limo? Oh, they're so beautiful.
You shall go to the ball, Cinderella.
Nathan! Why the long face? Nathan! What? Oh, g'day, Mr Karandonis.
Your carriage awaits.
Nice work, Ben.
We're paying by the hour.
So, Carbo, why don't you move it? RITA: You drive carefully.
And you keep an eye on Theo, especially around redheads.
I'll do my best.
R ETTA: Have fun.
Thanks.
Don't turn into a pumpkin.
Be home by midnight.
Don't you start.
Hi-ho, Silver, away! Bye.
Feel the wind in your hair.
So, what did you do for your hens' night? I didn't have one.
Stop it! You didn't have one? COBY: Oh, here's the unlucky bastard.
Oi, last night of freedom! Hey! So, what took you so long'? Sorry.
The horse threw a shoe.
Then it took a dump.
What? It's a long story.
Is this really the best you could do? Relax.
We're just meeting here.
Where are the others? What others? So, whose shout is it? I'll go.
I'll go with you.
Ouzos all round.
Good, huh? So, mate, I can't say much about your outfit.
Too late now.
Oh, is it'? It's the right size.
No way you're getting me in that thing.
NATHAN: Come on, Carbo.
What are those for'? Your mode of transport is eating my geraniums.
And the spade'? Think about it.
Who was that'? My boss.
Nice hair.
Are those auburn highlights? She's taken.
I'm sure she is.
I'm just saying She'S 93V- You're right, Jules.
We don't need that much office space to grow the business.
We'll take out a loan, sink the cash into a second van, a storage unit, and fix up our perfectly good shed.
That's right.
Taking it to the next level without killing ourselves.
Makes sense to me.
It was a nice gesture from Ben, though.
He's a good kid.
Yeah.
you'll never finish that chapter.
You're on.
Really? 1O bucks.
Yeah.
It's money in the bank once I find an idea.
Mm.
(KNOCK AT DOOR) Oh.
Can I tell her you're working? No, no.
She just got back.
I can't be rude.
Are you busy? She was working.
We're having drinks next door for Loretta - women only.
Like a hens' party? That's right.
Why should the men have all the fun'? THEO: The golden summer in Greece.
The olive groves, the lemon trees.
Lemon trees.
We had lemon trees, till my uncle cut them down to build a car park.
And the golden summer faded.
Jeez, I've heard of Greek tragedies.
But the sea.
The sea in Greece! The wine! Well, speaking of alcohol, we've got some business of the unfinished variety, eh, fellas? On the count of three one, two, three.
So, who's next shout? Mine.
Waters all round.
You wash your mouth out.
It's beers, son.
Plenty of 'em.
And then how about a change of scenery'? Yes.
Where to? We're thinking somewhere a little moretopless.
Strip clubs.
Oh, no, that's not really my scene.
It's not really your scene.
Are you a man? Then I'm telling you, it's your scene.
No, no, no.
Guys, somewhere a bit more chilled, you know.
Chilled? Well, how's this for your chilled? Oh, congratulations! Mate, I don't want to go to a strip club.
You've got no say, mate.
We're going.
It feels a bit strange, going with your old man, eh? It's a bit more than that.
You're thinking of Retta.
Kind of.
Once you lose the respect of the woman you love OK.
Time to go.
It's hard to win back, however much you want to be with her.
If I could just prove to her Mum forgives you.
You won't make the same mistake as me.
You've got a good head on your shoulders.
You've got hair.
You're taller than me.
I'm proud of you.
You're a good man, Nick.
Of course, you're not married yet.
Good, huh? But I am! Dadl am married.
Good, huh? COBY: Excuse me, mate, um Sorry about the night being a fizzer.
OK.
We're going in.
No-one tells your mother.
But, Dad, I think Numb nuts! This will kill her.
Not a word.
JULESI Oh, look! Oh! It's the good, the bad and the Theo.
Hi.
Nice to see you.
What's going on? Hmm'? What's going on? Oh, in there? Oh, it's Retta's hens' party.
I'm just gonna get some more wine.
Mum, you're sauced.
lam.
I am.
Shh.
Anyway I'll be back in two minutes.
So, hold your horses.
(LAUGHS) Don't forget the lemons.
Don't mind if I do.
Looks like the party's inside, boys.
Take them to the glue factory now, mate.
We're staying here.
Remember, not a word.
Retta.
.
.
Honey! Hey, you just missed Tina.
She thinks she might have accidentally eaten a peanut.
She's allergic.
Yeah.
Hey, hey.
Where did everyone come from? Well, I called Emma and she called some friends.
And then Rita called some people.
And then, before I knew it I am getting so much great wedding advice.
Did you know many brides don't drink a drop of liquid on their big day? That way, they don't have to use the bathroom.
How good is that'? Babe.
Babe.
Hey.
What? What? Do you remember you're already married? Oh, that's right.
But, if we're gonna go through with it, enjoy.
Right? Oh, my God.
It is you, Nathan.
Hey, cousin Helen.
Just Helen.
We're not related, remember in anY Way- I know that.
You live upstairs? Notnot permanently.
One sec.
I'm just gonna help Uh, let me.
I don't need any help.
I do.
Oi, I got 'em.
Nath, I got 'em.
So, why are you guys home so early anyway'? I cracked and told Dad.
Carbo, why'? Why'?! I thought you wanted me to.
Yeah, but I thought we'd decided.
We had.
Yeah, but So, what did he say? He said, âDon't tell Mum.
" So, the Wedding's still on.
Yeah.
Yes! This is so exciting.
I suppose Retta's got you to thank for all this.
Hey, us chicks have got to stick together.
Looks like you really made her night.
You don't think he'll sleepwalk again? With any luck, we've tired him out.
You're the best, you know that'? I had my suspicions.
(SCREAMING) Whoa! What is that'? (GROANS) Hello? Here we go.
Another one.
Have you got any headache pills? We're all out.
Yeah, funny that.
Ah.
What's this? Netbank receipt.
I put the money back in your account.
What? It just didn't feel right, Ben.
But it makes sense.
I can help you guys.
I want to help.
Darling, it was a beautiful gesture.
No, it wasn't a gesture, Mum.
It was a loan.
Just a simple loan.
Well, we want you to use the money for yourself.
What if I don't want the money'? Did you ever think of that?! Should we turn it on? I can't.
Matt'? Matt'? Hmm'? Yeah, I'll get it.
Why are you still all lying around? We have a wedding to prepare for! Aaagh! It's tomorrow! Exactly.
Hey! Get your feet off my table.
And you can help too, as long as you're here.
And you.
Who are you? Matt.
Sorry, I've gottado something.
Yeah, so do I.
What exactly? Think quickly.
Niko, I'll do that.
You and Nathan rake the backyard.
The tables and chairs are being delivered soon.
Righto.
Loretta, I've made an appointment for you at the salon - facial, nails, trim.
We leave in 2O minutes.
Oh.
And I think the two of you should sleep apart tonight.
You know, tradition.
How is she not hung-over? She drank as much as anyone else.
RITA: Come on, everyone! Move it! She's not human.
Oh, Voula did a fabulous job.
You're going to look exquisite.
And I have something for you to wear with it.
Oh, Rita.
Oh, it's stunning.
It was my grandmother's.
And now it's yours.
To keep? No, no, I couldn't.
Loretta, don't insult me.
You're a daughter to me now.
I don't know what to say.
I mean it.
You can always call me, whenever you have a problem, or when my Niko is misbehaving.
Let's never have any secrets from each other.
What? Nothing.
No.
There's something.
Come on, let's start now.
OK.
How about I go first? What? It's hard for a mother to let go.
But I trust you with Niko.
And when I see you walking down the aisle with him tomorrow, I'll know that he'll be safe and I'll be happy.
I'll be so happy.
Your turn.
L I haven't been a daughter in a long time.
I don't know if I'll be very good at it.
Darling, you already are.
Now, let's go and do something about this hair, hmm'? You're early.
Yeah.
Want to compare hangovers? I win.
Why's that'? 'Cause there's no way I could be here a second longer than I had to.
But you can't keep away.
I just had a blue with Mum and Dad.
I tried to loan them some money but they wouldn't take it.
Oh.
I don't know what their problem is.
I could make things easy for them.
Yeah, but I can kind of see their point.
It's your money for your future.
Yeah, but if it's my money, shouldn't I be able to give it to whoever I want? But if they're not gonna take it Yeah, but they need it.
Why can't they just accept it? OK.
Simplest answer, give it all to charity.
No, that isn't the answer.
That isn't even the point.
I thought you, of all people, would understand that.
I'm sorry, but what is the point'? Tell me and I'll agree with you.
Just forget it.
Thanks for the advice.
Ben, no-one has anything but your best interests at heart.
Now, if you can't see that, maybe you need to start waking up to yourself.
CARBO: Tell me why this is a good idea again.
BEN: 'Cause we don't want you sleepwalking.
Right.
And we definitely don't want you sleep talking.
'Cause what do you do when you sleep? Tell the truth.
Which is why we need to tie you to your bed.
Hang on.
I thought you were for me telling the truth.
Not always.
But we're only doing this because I said so, right.
And 'cause we're almost across the line.
But tying me up? Look, mate, it's up to you.
In a few hours time, you get to say, âI do," have a big party, your mum goes back to Greece happy and you get on with your life.
Hey, Ben, have you seen my'? So, do I tie you up or not? I'll leave you to it.
I don't need the rope.
Well, I can't stay awake all night.
I don't need the rope 'cause I'm not going to sleep.
How can I'? Nathan.
Hey, cousin Helen.
We're not cousins! It's really filling up out there and the celebrant's arrived.
Oh, just you wait till you see your bride.
Oh, exquisite! Don't look so worried.
It's your wedding! Yeah, cheer up, grumpy.
Oh, my son is so sensitive.
It's such a big day in so many ways.
But smile, enjoy.
You only get married once.
FEET-FA: Rita, I need more hairspray! Yes, darling.
Nathan, give me the word when everyone's here.
You got it.
It's all under control.
I've got the rings.
You know the vows.
Yeah, I've said them before, remember? Just hold it together for one more hour, then you're home free.
I can't do it.
Yes, you can.
You pretended this long.
You can pretend a little longer.
Like you're pretending with Emma.
I've seen the way you look at her, mate - what you're like when you're together.
Doesn't it kill you to keep pretending like you don't have feelings for her? If I don't tell my mum now that I'm married, then I have to keep pretending for the rest of my life.
The bouquet! Loretta's bouquet! RETFA: I think it's on the dining table.
I've gotta tell her, mate.
Mum? I've found it! Mum? No, Mum? No, Mum? Forget the bouquet.
I've got something to tell you.
Retta, can you come down, please? Niko, it's bad luck.
Retta? RETFA: What? Come downstairs.
No, Carbo, I can't! Yes.
Yes, you can.
Niko, what are you doing? Niko Mum.
You're beautiful.
Cancan someone please tell me what's going on? Mum, this isn't gonna be easy to hear.
But we're already married.
You're what? We eloped.
We were married by a celebrant.
Just us.
I wish you could have been there, but it just didn't work out that way.
And I'm sorry.
Mum? BEN: (NARRATES) OK.
The truth is often painful.
(DOOR SLAMS) But so is living a lie.
Mrs Karandonis? Rita? Not now, Ben! Their wedding, it was a spur-of-the-moment thing.
You guys just have such a huge family and Retta Retta just has Retta.
She felt swamped, like the wedding wasn't about them anymore.
So, they eloped.
That was the answer? Carbo surprised her, wanted to make it about them again.
Weddings aren't about the bride and groom.
He loves her so much, he just wanted to make her happy.
Is that so hard to understand? No.
No, it's romantic.
But why couldn't they tell me? Well What? You're Say it.
A bit.
Sometimes.
I'm scary.
Me'? Sometimes, which is why he's sleepwalking again and hiding in the back of the car.
He's been sleepwalking because he's scared of me? Mum, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry too.
So am I.
I'm sorry for being scary.
I don't want to be the kind of mother my own son can't talk to.
Mum Ah! You did a good thing.
You put Loretta's feelings first.
If your father had done that with me, we mightn't have had our problems.
Mum, he does put you first.
Oh! He does.
He said.
When? When did he say? We're all set.
Ready to go? What's going on? There's been a change of plan.
The Wedding's off.
Nick told you.
Did you know about this? Mum Yeah, he knew.
Do you see how much he tells me? Do you see how much he shares? Hey, Theo, this is your chance.
Tell her.
Tell her? Tell me what? What you said the other night, at the bucks' party about Rita.
Here? No, not here.
Hey.
(MOUTHS WORDS) (MOUTHS WORDS) Hey.
Yay! Hey, darling.
Uh, g'day, everyone.
I'm Ben.
I want to thank you all for coming to the wedding.
But there's been a slight change of plans.
Nick and Loretta won't be getting married today after all.
What?! Because it turns out they already are.
Yeah, I know this comes as quite a surprise.
And it'll all be explained later.
But since you've all made the effort, Carbo's father has decided to say a few words.
Sorry.
(WEDDING MARCH PLAYS) Rita from the moment I first saw you, I knew you were the only woman I could truly love.
With your flowing BEN: (NARRATES) Carbo and Theo had both manned-up and faced reality.
Which meant I was running out of excuses.
Carbo, Retta, why wouldn't you tell me? I'm your cousin.
I could've helped organise Helen? Helen? Over there.
Honestly, it was just it was so lovely.
Oh, lovely doesn't begin to describe it.
I forgot to give you my marriage advice.
Lifelong happiness guaranteed - it is always your fault.
Even if you didn't do it, it is still your fault.
That's because it is your fault, darling.
Yeah, I know, Jules.
Mm.
We can't fight it anymore.
Fight.
.
what'? Animal lust, Nathan.
It's a force of nature.
I don't know what you're talking about.
When you are ready to acknowledge it, you come and find me, OK'? Are we OK'? Yeah.
Sorry I lost it.
Well, don't think we didn't appreciate the offer.
You wait till you're paying back all that interest to the bank.
Actually, we've changed our plans to something a little bit more realistic.
Oh, thank you, darling.
Now, go eat.
There's plenty.
Did you see her admiring the brooch? I was actually wondering if you wanted it back.
Don't insult me.
After everything's that happened You're a daughter to me now.
All daughters lie sometimes.
Just don't make a habit of it 'cause I'll know next time.
Am I scary? Speech.
Speech.
Come on, you lot.
Hey, everyone.
Normally, about this time, the best man gives a full-on speech.
Come on, hit me, Benno.
No, mate.
That horse bolted.
But, uh, what I wanted to say is that we all know relationships aren't always easy.
And, uhCarbo I know that you and Retta will be as perfect for each other as your mum and dad have been for all these years.
So, here's to you and your parents, who know what they're in for and are still going back for more.
Cheers! ALL: Cheers! How about a bridal waltz, eh? CARBO: Good choice, Mum.
('FOREVER AND EVER' BY DEMIS ROUSSOS PLAYS) Are you sure you don't want to dance? No, Il am fine, thank you.
You are no fun.
OK.
Oh, Nathan? Yes? I know, Nathan.
But it's not gonna work.
Different worlds.
You're doing well here.
Emma, I'm sorry.
I had no right to speak to you like that.
Would you like to dance with me? ('FOREVER AND EVER' BY DEMIS ROUSSOS CONTINUES) BEN: (NARRATES) In that moment, I realised I was waking up too and falling for Emma big-time.
Oh, hey.
Hey, I left, uh, Ruby with Ted.
Oh, thank you so much for looking after her today.
No trouble.
She's an angel.
So, how's the writing going'? Good.
I've had an idea.
Ooh, what? Well, Savannah - now this is a bit rough.
Savannah meets an old flame who once cheated on her, and they go off on an adventure, maybe to somewhere like the Greek Islands.
And she learns to trust him again.
Hmm.
Sounds like a certain wedding.
Well, the best ideas come from life, according to Dave.
Well, when you've finished your chapter, you'll be ready for your next instalment.
Oh, great! I've been tearing through these.
Thanks.
They're wonderful, aren't they? Mm.
Alright.
Well, I'll leave you to your writing.
No, don't get up.
I can see myself out.
We'll speak soon.
OK.
Bye.
TED: âwhere the beautiful princess had been sleeping for 100 years.
âHe bent down and gave her the sweetest kiss.
âIn a moment, sheâ (WHISPERS) Sorry.
She's out to it anyway.
I'm not surprised - your voice.
What about it? It's lovely, soothing.
Oh! Well, feel free to call me next time you can't sleep.
Well, I mean, I can drone on till you nod off too.
Oh.
I might take you up on that.
Well, I'll see you soon.
Bye, Ted.
Yeah.
Harvest time.
Hey, Dad.
You never told me your new idea for the business.
Oh, the shed.
The shed? Well, a new, improved version of it anyway, plus an extra van.
We're just gonna have to take a small loan out from the bank.
Well, if ever you change your mind about that money, it's just sitting there, in my account.
Yeah.
And I hope you can change the way you feel about that money.
What do you mean? I know it's natural to want a link with the past.
But Mel would have wanted you to build a future with it.
So, just focus on that, eh? It's funny.
Someone else gave me the exact same advice.
Yeah, well, whoever that person is must be someone worth listening to.
Thanks, Dad.
No worries, mate.
Oh, yuck! Hey.
You tracked me down.
I got a prezzie for ya.
Wow! Very impressive.
I lived with a florist.
It rubbed off.
(SNIFFS) Mmm! Emma? Look, I know, we shouldn't have danced at the wedding.
But sometimes friends dance, right? I'm ready, Emma.
Sorry? I said I'm ready.
Yeah? SONG: Ooh, I feel free I said, ooh, differently I said, ooh Come here.
What a day Life is blooming everywhere You sure? Absolutely.
Let's come together There is nothing better All the world is bright I feel alright The sun is in the sky I'm satisfied Got the best of life I feel alright J"OohJ" BEN: (NARRATES) It's amazing how bright the day can be when you finally wake up from a long, dark night.
All the possibilities are here for me.