House Husbands (2012) s05e10 Episode Script
Season 5, Episode10
1 Did you get the memo about the Da Silva intern exchange? San Diego, hotly contested.
Get off that thing and get on board.
Get on board what? Kokoda's not gonna walk itself, mate.
(LAUGHS) All right, who wants milk? CHILDREN: Me! This is a huge moment for our school community.
But first, I would like to thank Lewis Crabb and his friends for the countless hours they spent building our beautiful enclosure.
Thank you so much.
LEWIS: Garbage collection, just another council service that's gone to the dogs.
I'm gonna take a broom to that council.
Nepean South matters.
I'm passionate about that.
And I'm here to listen.
I like the way you do business, Mr Crabb.
That'll be Councillor Crabb soon.
Once the voters have their say.
Excuse me? WOMAN: And you must be very, very proud of your dad.
TILDA: (GIGGLES) Yeah.
It's good to meet you, Tilda.
I'm sure he'll enjoy flicking on a few Christmas lights.
NICK: Movie premieres, I guess.
Stacks of free lunches.
Good morning, everyone.
As Mayor of Greater Nepean Council, I'd like to welcome the winner of the district by-election Lewis Crabb, and invite him to come up and take his oath.
- Dad looks important.
- He is important.
I, Lewis Crabb, will undertake the duties of the office of councillor (PHONE RINGTONE PLAYS RAP SONG) Mum (WHISPERS) I'm sorry.
You're where? Mum I, Lewis Crabb, will undertake the duties of the office of councillor in the best interests of the people in the municipal district of Greater Nepean.
So, ready for the job ahead, Lewis? - Couldn't be readier.
- Mmm.
- Tilda always gone to Nepean South? - Sure has.
Ever consider sending her to Nepean North? No.
Why? Just a heads-up, Nepean South's closing down.
But that's confidential information, so tell no one.
Hello.
How are you? We're burying the time capsule tomorrow, remember? - I did.
- Oh, yes, of course.
Bye.
- Bye.
- Bye, darling.
How are we gonna juggle all of this and my hospital hours? Do we need a nanny? We're not a nanny house.
Well, how about an au pair? Okay, well, I'm gonna go and sign Tilda's late slip.
Oh, and it's garbage night tonight, Councillor.
I can't just leave my kids with some random for ten days.
But we leave for Kokoda next week.
Yes, Kokoda next week.
I get it, yes.
Ah! Gentlemen! MARK: Oh Ha! It's just such a shame you can't come to Kokoda, you know, but, well, kids have to come first, so What? Aren't you going, Justin? No, no.
His mother was booked but she's she's had a turn.
Her, um - Her gall bladder, it's pretty bad.
- Gall bladder.
Oh, I'm so sorry.
Gall bladder's awful.
It's so painful.
She's gonna be all right.
I hope she's got a good doctor who believes in medicinal marijuana.
You know, I'd ask Rachel, but with the pregnancy and Atticus and Abi, crazy business, just, oh If if you can't find anyone else, let me know.
- Well, he can't.
He really, really can't.
- No.
I can't.
I have a cat, Mr Badger.
Angie is mad about cats! Sh She is? She loves cats.
Look, it'd be a pleasure to look after the children.
- Oh - Really? - Yeah, I'm in.
- Wow! Thank you.
I appreciate it.
- Yeah.
- Thank you! I never took her for a cat person.
Yes! Yes! - (LAUGHS EXCITEDLY) - You all right? Yes! I got the San Diego placement! - No way! - I can't believe it! - Awesome! - It's insane, right? Yeah! Oh my God, that's fantastic.
I'm so jealous.
I mean, even if it is, you know, six weeks of blood and gore.
Don't tell me.
We've finally found something to wear to the school ball? Gemma just got the San Diego gig.
Well, well, well! If the Crabbs aren't taking over the world.
What did Lewis say? Well, I've only just found out.
Well, how's hubby going to cope now he's king of the paper shufflers? Oh, well, he knows how important this placement is to me.
We've got each others backs.
Power couples, wouldn't you love to have their problems? (KNOCK AT DOOR) Lewis.
Greater Nepean municipality demographics, numbers that tell us that in ten years from now this whole area is gonna be a helluva lot smaller.
Well, that doesn't necessarily mean we need less schools.
Nepean South's on the chopping block.
As far as government's concerned, it's a case of talk to the hand.
But this is a thriving, vibrant school we're talking about.
It's been deemed a surplus asset.
What's a surplus asset? Here's some homework for you.
I want to talk to the minister.
Lewis, it's your first day on the job.
You don't get to speak to the minister.
I'd be surprised if he even knew how to spell the word 'councillor'.
And, Lewis, please, no pillow talk on this or there could be repercussions.
Welcome aboard.
(QUIETLY) Yes, I'd like to make an appointment to meet with Minister Moore.
I've got a cold.
Lewis Crabb.
Councillor Lewis Crabb.
(LOUDLY) Wait three months?! (QUIETLY) What if it's an emergency? Write a letter? Yeah, right.
Mmm! Who'd have thought pea-not butter, peanut butter without the nuts, would taste so good? - You should not be eating that.
- Oh, shush.
I've got special pregnancy privileges.
- It's disgusting.
- Oh This is gonna be very hard to market.
What, pea-not butter, not for everyone? I love it.
I mean, it's like vegetarian sausages.
You either eat sausages or you don't.
Vegages.
(LAUGHS) - Hello, you.
- Funny.
This peanut stuff was just delivered.
There's a massive box in the car.
I'll get it.
You should try this out on the kids.
I reckon they'll love it.
No, they won't! I've got some good news.
Oh, what? Looby wants me to go full-time at the school and expand the music program.
Oh Not good news? How is that good news for me? Well, a full-time contract means that I get to bring home more bacon and you don't have to work as hard.
But I make more in a couple of days than you make in a week.
Cost of living's expensive.
I'm gonna give Mark a hand.
ANGIE: Who's gonna stay with us, then? A very special guest.
- Rafiq? - No.
Miss Looby.
- No! - Miss Looby? What's wrong? You guys love Miss Looby.
But we don't want to live with her.
She'll make us learn all the time.
Well, it's good for your resilience.
I'm sick of that word! I'm gonna make a peanut butter sandwich and put it in the time capsule.
For a hundred years? You don't think it might get a bit stinky? I mean, it's It's a bit stinky now.
It's gonna be buried, Dad.
No one will smell it.
Pop's, what do you really think of pea-not butter? It's yummy.
Am I the only one? You're talking to yourself again, Dad.
- Hey! (SIGHS) - Hey.
You didn't give Lewis his gift.
Oh, I didn't get a chance.
Gemma won the San Diego scholarship.
- Oh, that's good news.
- Yeah.
You know what you should do.
You should take that round to Gemma's and celebrate.
Pour out a glass.
Not tonight.
I think the winners will be having their own celebration.
(CHUCKLES) Um, you don't think it's a bit early for pre-dinner drinks? Here's to normal, everyday us.
(LAUGHS) Of course you're an asset to the school.
You're also an asset to me.
I've been doing some soul searching and we shouldn't be divided because of money.
I think it's time.
Oh, yeah? I've realised it's important that we're united.
So A joint bank account.
Oh.
Wow.
I don't know what to say.
You don't have to say anything.
Just sign it.
I mean, read all the small print, obviously.
- (LAUGHS) - Okay, I'll have a look at it.
Yeah, okay.
You've got a lot on your plate already.
Oh, yeah, I've hit the ground running, darl.
I've got 100 emails to respond to.
Well, I got a pretty exciting email today.
- Oh? - I got the San Diego placement! San Diego? Well I beat out hundreds of other applicants.
- Oh, you're serious? - Yeah.
I think it deserves a little kiss! Well, you don't seem very excited.
Timing's not ideal.
Well, I applied for this ages before you ran for council.
- It's only six weeks.
- I know.
- It's just that - It's just what? Well, if you're here, we can juggle our jobs and Tilda doesn't miss out.
- But if you're in another country - You didn't think I'd get it.
Oh, that's not true.
I've just I've been Just what? I just was hoping that you might be able to defer it for a year, that's all.
No I can't.
I worked very hard for this.
I know that, but I can't go.
And you'll have to go alone and leave Tilda with me.
Well, I was hoping that we would go as a family.
I'm sorry, Gem.
It's this job.
(SIGHS) - Where are you going? - I've got some television to watch.
- (ATTICUS SPITS) - Are you all right? What is it? (SIGHS) It tastes horrible.
Oh, curdled milk.
- Did you swallow any? - A bit.
But I'm not gonna spew.
Oh! Looks like the fridge has stopped running.
I mean, it's plugged in and the light's on, but sounds like the compressor's blown.
Well, I can have it fixed.
Might be time for me to buy us a new fridge.
Well, we can buy a new fridge out of our joint account.
Can I have toast? Sure, buddy.
So the, uh, joint account you haven't signed the papers yet? Neither have you.
Do you want to go and watch telly, mate? I'll bring your toast in when it's ready.
Cool.
I'll sign it now.
I was waiting to see that you were committed.
Well, that depends.
Are you comfortable sharing your pay packet? I apologised for that.
It just came out all wrong.
I Look, let's just sign them now together.
No, let's not.
Maybe we both just need a little more time to think about it.
Well, I don't.
Well, I do.
He didn't even speak to me about running for council.
He just announced it.
Man on a mission.
Do you think the board would allow me to defer San Diego for a year? You earned it.
Yeah, but so did Lewis.
People voted him in.
Did you vote for Lewis Crabb? Nuh.
Well, I won't hold that against you.
You were selected by an esteemed panel of doctors.
Yeah.
Well, of course, there's also Tilda to think about.
Haven't you been deferring for 10 years? Well, 11, actually.
Well, you defer San Diego and you send one more message that women have family responsibilities and men don't.
If, however, Lewis is seen to be juggling child rearing with public office, his opinion polls will go through the roof.
And Tilda's old enough to spend a few weeks without her mum.
Oh, God, yeah! I just think I'll feel guilty.
I would trade you dirty nappies and three years of no sleep in a heartbeat.
I know everyone is looking forward to the 125-year anniversary celebrations, but right now let's bury the time capsule.
Justin, Mark.
We're also very lucky today to have a member of council with us, Lewis Crabb.
Lewis has been an incredible support to me and he's also one of the hardest working parents in our school community.
If you've sat under the friendship tree, well, Lewis built that seat.
And he also built the animal enclosure, amongst many other things.
So I'd like to invite Lewis to come up and throw the first spadeful of dirt on the time capsule.
Go on, Dad.
(APPLAUSE) - May we have another 125 years.
- MARK: Yeah! It was fun.
- Yeah, the kids were happy.
- Yeah.
Look, I know you're a wanted man now so I'm not gonna take up too much of your time, but I just wondered if I could ask you a personal favour? Of course.
My mum was seven when she embroidered this for my grandfather.
He fought in the Battle of Isurava but he was killed before she could send it to him.
He's buried in the cemetery at Bomana on the Kokoda Track.
And it would mean a lot to me if if you would take it to him.
Wouldn't you rather do that yourself some day? No.
I think you're the right man for the job.
- I'd be honoured.
- Thank you.
Thanks, Cynthia.
We'll be back to you within a week, I'd say.
- Fantastic.
- All the best.
Minister! I've got to get going.
It's okay, Minister.
I want to speak to him.
He's in a bit of a hurry.
Didn't seem like it to me.
Well, he called me up for an impromptu meeting.
I thought his dance card was full for the next six months.
Sorry, Lewis.
What can I say? All right, let's try a new word.
- About! - Oh, excellent.
Now, can you use it in a sentence? I am mad about everything.
That's a big call, Angie.
My Nanna needs an operation.
I'm sorry.
Is it serious? She's gonna be okay.
But now we might have to look after ourselves while Dad's at Kokoda.
I'm pretty sure you won't have to fend for yourselves.
Maybe you could look after us.
Oh, well, let me see.
My dad said he could pay 50 bucks an hour.
Wow! That's a lot.
It's a deal? Uh-huh.
Oh! (LAUGHS) All right.
Good job.
Hi, Angie.
Hi, Miss Looby.
Looks like you've got a little admiration society going on.
Yeah, I think I'm gonna be looking after Angie and her brothers while Justin goes to Kokoda.
Oh! Is that right? - Justin.
- Hey.
I agreed to look after your children out of the goodness of my heart.
And I really appreciate that, Miss Looby.
Even at the expense of time with Mr Badger.
I know how much you love that cat.
And now I hear from Miss Dreyfus that you've also asked her to look after the children.
Oh, no, I I don't know anything about that, Miss It is simply ungracious.
Do you understand me? ANGIE: So who's gonna be looking after us? I don't know.
We don't have any family around to help babysit.
How was your lesson with Izzy today, baby? - Good.
- Good? You like her, don't you? A lot.
Yeah.
Miss Looby told me Izzy said she was looking after you kids.
Know anything about that? You asked her to look after you guys, didn't you? Am I in trouble with Miss Looby? No, you're in trouble with me.
Sorry, Daddy.
Oh, it feels so good when we're not the ones in trouble.
(MOBILE PHONE RINGS) - Gem? - Yeah, hi.
I got Tilda's note.
She's over with Atticus.
Yeah, I knew I wouldn't be home and I didn't want to interrupt you at work.
Well, I'll go and get her, then, shall I? And then I'll cook the dinner.
Yeah, thanks.
I know it was my turn.
Yeah, it was, actually.
I'll see you when you get home.
(REFLECTIVE MUSIC) Yeah, I got a story for you about a school closing down.
(LAID-BACK MUSIC) Shout out a big hello I wear a smile for show The more I learn The less, the less I feel I know I'm facing down the things That held me back for years Now that I know it's time Time to let them go - Oh, library books.
- Back seat of the car.
Tils, we leave in five.
Thanks.
They're gonna shut down the school! What? Well, that's the rumour, according to this.
"Leak reveals Nepean South Primary closure.
" "Mayor unavailable for comment.
" - Did you know about this? - No! That's Education Department business.
Well, what are we gonna do about it? Did you speak to the Department of Education? Since I haven't heard from anybody from the Education Department, I'm hoping it's a baseless rumour.
JUSTIN: Who would make up a story about the school closing down? Well, the article mentioned a respected source.
Well, it might not be true.
Yeah, but it also said the council were in talks.
The council don't have the authority to shut down the school.
No, but they'll land grab behind closed doors.
You need to stop this.
I'll be doing everything I can.
(MOBILE PHONE RINGS) Oh, that's the Mayor.
I'll have to go.
I'll find out what I can this morning.
Lewis Crabb.
Nepean South won't be touched while he's in council.
Did you leak that story to the media? No.
Because if you've breached the code of conduct, I'll have to report you.
I can't stand by and watch the reputation of my office being trashed.
You don't need to report me.
I meant every word of that oath, especially the bit about doing my best for the constituents.
This is a win-win situation.
The refurbished Nepean North is a school everyone will grow to love, just like Nepean South.
Our primary school is a really important part of the Nepean South community.
I'm getting no pleasure out of this.
Well, then, why don't you get out there and talk to people? Make them feel better.
It's not my decision.
We have to sit on our hands on this one.
I wasn't elected to sit on my hands.
(KNOCKS) Hey! Miss Looby.
- Justin.
- Can I come in? I know you have more important stuff to do, but What is it? (SIGHS) I just want to talk to you about the childcare thing.
There's been some crossed wires.
Crossed wires my armpit.
Hey, you can still do it if you want to.
You want me to? Yeah.
Why not? And the kids? Well, on second thoughts, I might just have Sit! See they see you as the boss of the school.
No fun to be around.
Well, I wouldn't really say that.
You're a ton of fun.
- Said no one ever.
- (LAUGHS) I'm sure you'd appreciate I have other things to attend to.
Of course.
Absolutely.
- I'm sorry again - Leave while you're ahead.
Oh, fifty bucks an hour? - (LAUGHS) - Huh? Well, that's what Angie said that you would pay me to look after the kids while you're in Kokoda.
Not that much, but, yeah, I'd pay you something.
But, well, the thing is, I'm not sure if I should.
Please.
Please! I mean, I don't have anyone.
I thought I had Miss Looby, but now the kids aren't so keen.
- Oh, that's bad.
- And I think she knows how they feel.
- Oh, that's really bad.
- Mm-hm.
Well, look, I'm sorry, but I just don't want to get involved in the politics.
- Of course.
Thanks.
- Well, good luck.
Yeah.
- Miss Looby.
- Oh.
(CHUCKLES) I was just contemplating picking up the time capsule.
Why? Well, the children have contributed all their beautiful things and now the bulldozer will probably crush everything.
I'll I'll dig it up with you if it comes to that.
Let's hope it doesn't.
Did you want to talk about something? - Yep, the Baynie children.
- Oh! I didn't know Justin had asked you to look after them.
Between you and me, I'm glad to be off the hook.
Ten days with three children was always gonna be a big ask for Mr Badger.
Right.
And now, with the school, I I need him all to myself.
Now, the Green and Grounded initiative to clean up our district will dramatically reduce greenhouse gases and landfill.
And the reason I think this initiative will work is because the principle has already been tested at a local primary school, Nepean South.
And I can tell you, it hasn't just worked there, it's been a runaway success.
In fact, I'd like to speak a bit more about Nepean South Primary.
And I'll stop you right there, Councillor Crabb.
But I've got more points to make.
This is a very promising initiative but given the current political climate, I think we're 18 months away from even contemplating such a project.
And I think by that time the idea will be redundant.
(KNOCK ON DOOR) - Gentlemen.
- Do we need an appointment? Of course not.
Come in.
Oh, after you.
I thought it'd be a bit - More expansive? - 21st century.
I particularly like the facsimile device.
Ha-ha! What are you doing about the school? I don't know yet.
I haven't figured it out.
You're gonna be part of the school subcommittee, though? Can't do that.
My official role's gotta come first.
You've never toed the line.
That's true.
And given you are my constituents, it's my job to inform you.
Have a look at this.
What are we looking at? A lot of numbers.
Enrolment forecasts for Nepean South for the next 10 years.
They think the numbers are gonna go down? The school subcommittee could be much more effective than anything I can do in here what with all the red tape.
So you're handballing this back to us.
Hey every politician in here wants to be re-elected.
Start by showing them how unpopular this is.
Go on, then.
Giddy-up! Giddy-up.
Good-o.
How much? No, that's that's ridiculous.
Okay.
I'll call someone else.
Thanks.
(SIGHS) Unbelievable.
- You look stressed.
- Oh! Yeah, just made some inquiries about childcare.
They want to charge me like 4k-plus for 10 days.
- Oh! - Yeah, I know.
It's ridiculous.
Well, I know Miss Looby's happy to be off the hook.
- Something about a Mr Badger? - Oh, her cat.
She calls her cat Mr? - Yeah.
- Really? The way she was talking, I thought she had an unusually formal relationship with her boyfriend.
(BOTH LAUGH) - Yeah, I know.
It's weird.
- Strange.
The thing is, I don't feel comfortable leaving my kids with people I don't know.
Yeah, naturally.
So what can I do to convince you? (SIGHS) I mean maybe you could take me to the ball tonight.
- The ball? - Yeah, I don't want to go on my own.
And I don't want to be dateless.
- You dateless? - Yeah.
(LAUGHS) Okay, I'll take you to the ball.
But we're not a thing.
- We're not a thing.
- No, we're not a thing.
- We're just - BOTH: Helping each other out.
- Cool.
- Okay.
You want me to pick you up on my bike? Maybe not.
Okay.
CHILDREN: (CHANT) Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey! Break it up! Tilda, come on.
Get off him.
- Take it back! - BOY: You're a nut.
- What is going on here? - Ollie said everyone hates me.
Why would everybody hate you? Because her dad's not doing anything to save our school! ABI: Tilda fighting in the playground? Looby was so furious.
- What about Lewis? - I'm not telling him.
You know, he's got a lot on his plate.
Bring on San Diego, huh? - (CHUCKLES) - Well, maybe.
Maybe? What do you mean? I'm thinking of postponing.
It's not great timing.
The timing's never going to be perfect.
Yeah, but I'm really worried about the school.
But there's nothing you can do about that.
It's politics and it's uncertain.
Hang on, what's going on? Why the sudden change of heart? You were really excited about this.
Is it because you think you can't do it? Or maybe deep down you feel like you don't deserve it? Go, go.
Yep.
Yep.
Go.
- Ah! - Good.
Dude, are you serious? Oh, it's his kingdom.
He can do whatever he wants.
All in the name of Kokoda.
Yeah, if we get there before they close the school down! Surely it's not gonna close in the next 10 days.
- Got your childcare covered? - Yeah, just.
All this hassle of trying to find help just made me realise, you know, the kids don't have anyone if something ever happened to me.
What about us? Like, I meant more permanently indisposed.
Like dead.
What, you mean like getting your affairs in order? Yeah.
You know, one day I might have to move closer to the family.
You know, the kids needs to get to know them better.
Come on, Councillor.
You and me, let's go for a jog.
Come on.
Come on.
Go, go, go.
Go, go, go, go, go.
That's it, go.
WOMAN: It's open for inspection tonight.
Last viewing before auction day.
7pm, excellent.
Bye then.
Okay.
Okay, bye.
Looks like you need some help.
Oh, would you? Thank you.
My assistant got held up.
- Sure.
- Ta.
Ta We sold this in two days, sight unseen.
Record price for the neighbourhood too.
- Yeah? - Yeah.
Nice work.
Well, with the closing of Nepean South Primary, they're extending Nepean North Primary 'cause your street's in the new zone.
Oh, there's a new zone? We're just having inquiries flood in at the moment.
Are you interested in selling? Oh, well, haven't really thought about it much.
Don't think about it, just do it.
The prices you can get around here at the moment are life-changing.
- Thanks.
- Thanks.
Rache - Oh, wow! - (LAUGHS) Do you want to talk about this? Oh, are you ready to sign? Not quite.
I don't want a joint bank account right now.
And it's not because you make more money than me.
It's It's just I want to know that I'm on steady ground with the job.
But even if the school closes, you'll get another job.
I'm happy to share any money I have I'm not gonna live off you.
It was meant to be a loving gesture.
It was.
It is a big one.
It's just I'm not ready and I don't want to disappoint you.
That never crossed my mind.
Let's to go the ball.
You don't like the red? You look beautiful.
Hmm thank you.
No, I was just um I was just thinking about San Diego.
Oh.
Yeah, you could do something like that.
I could look after the girls.
Oh, baby.
I suppose if the rumours about the school are true, we might have to uproot the girls anyway.
Another good reason we should get down there and support the school tonight.
Are you trying to tell me that I should try and be useful in my own backyard? (LAUGHS) The Albert-Olivers don't cut and run.
I don't know if I'm cut out for any of this.
Oh, please.
If anyone is, you are, darl.
This job was never gonna be all cutting ribbons and new bicycle paths.
There's something I need to tell you.
That doesn't sound good.
I just don't ever want this job to come between us.
It never will.
Come on, let's go.
Well, lookabell, lookabell, lookabell, lookabell Oooh, weee Lookabell, lookabell, lookabell - Wow! - Oooh, weee - Hi! - Ooh, ah, ooh, ah - Would you like a drink? - Love one.
Well, she's so fine, fine, fine She's so fine, fa fa fine She's so fine - Wow.
Look at this.
- Yeah.
- Looks amazing.
- It is.
Ooh! Champagne? - I'd love one.
- There you go.
- Thanks.
- Thank you.
Oh, Mark's making eyes at you.
- Oh, you noticed.
- (LAUGHS) Oh, he's your mate.
He's looking out for you.
It's what they do.
Well, here's to a getting to know each other.
BOTH: Platonically speaking.
(CORK POPS) Hey.
Wouldn't have missed this for the world.
- Looks pretty good.
- Yeah.
I hope this school stuff sorts itself out.
Not just for the school but for Gemma as well.
You know she's thinking of deferring San Diego? No, I didn't.
Well, are you going to stop her? That'll be her call.
Lewis, you need to encourage her to go.
I do encourage her.
Hey, I was just saying to Lewis that he should be encouraging you about San Diego.
We can sort it out.
Thanks, Abi.
I mean, these opportunities don't come around very often.
No.
It is very complicated.
You mean competitive? Abi! We don't need your advice on our marriage.
Full stop.
NICK: All the signs were there.
Sweetie, did I tell you this dress that looks a million bucks cost me nothing? Oh, smart and savvy.
Well, just in case you're worried your money's not safe with me.
Haven't we put this to bed? Do you ever give up? I know you don't want to but I'm asking you to.
I don't ask for that much, do I? Rache you've got reason not to trust me.
No! This is important for me to know that you trust me.
That I'm not gonna take over your life.
I brought a pen.
Do you seal all your deals by ambush? How do you think we got together? Thank you.
(LOW-LEVEL CONVERSATION) - Mayor Rogers.
- Yes? - Could I have a word? - Lewis, of course.
Excuse us.
Ahh.
Thank you.
- This is just delightful.
- Yes, it is.
And it's a shame it's probably the last one we'll have.
Oh, let's not talk about work.
Okay, then.
Let's talk about us.
Lewis! (LAUGHS) When I started speaking about the school at this morning's meeting, you iced me.
Iced? Diverted maybe.
I didn't want you taking air talking about your school.
It wasn't the place.
Listen, if we're gonna work as a team, we need to lay our cards on the table.
Okay, then, how about this? I spoke to you in good faith about what's going on at your school and you tell the media.
And then you lie about it.
Well, that's not gonna fly, unless you can prove it.
Welcome, everyone, to Nepean South Primary's 125-year anniversary ball.
In my day, I've seen many a seed blossom into a flower.
And I can tell you, there is no more rewarding a feeling.
And now, without further ado, please welcome our Mayor, Cynthia Rogers.
- You're coming with me.
- What?! If we're going to be a team, this is how it works.
Is it just me or is it getting hot in here? Hey, Mayor Rogers! Hands off our school.
When did you do that? - While I made you wait in the car.
- You are magnificent.
Thank you, Miss Looby, for that lovely tribute.
Tell us the truth, what's happening to our school? - They deserve to know.
- Mm-hm.
Well, given there has been a leak of this information, I I can tell you that in consultation with the Department, Nepean South Primary will be closed down.
- (GROANING) - What? But the renovation and extension of Nepean North will make this a world-class educational precinct.
When are you gonna knock down our school? It will be demolished by the end of the year.
Lewis Crabb here, friendly face who you all know and trust, will be in charge of working with all parties to ensure a smooth transition.
Any further questions can be directed to Councillor Crabb, who has been involved in this since his first day in office.
Thank you.
We're all convincing ourselves that it's just a silly rumour, and you're out there revving up the bulldozer! Hardly.
I am your wife.
You looked me in the eye and you lied.
Yeah.
And I'm out there protecting you from people, defending your reputation.
I'm sorry, Gemma.
I didn't want you to get caught up in this.
People are gonna think that I'm a traitor's wife! I leaked that information.
- What were you thinking? - Everybody knows now.
Now they can start doing something before it's too late.
I was prepared to forgo San Diego because I thought that we were a team! That's what I thought.
Well, I'm definitely going to San Diego, and I'm gonna take Tilda with me.
- Well, I'll come to.
- I don't want you to come! I want you to stay here and clean up this mess! For all of us.
- Hey, what's the hurry? - Lewis I'd appreciate it if you would return my grandfather's handkerchief.
Heather Let your hours go to waste Let your night turn to day It's too late to go home so just stay I hope we'll all be old someday Well, your kids aren't going to be any trouble, but you on the other hand.
Me? Trouble? Please.
This Monday, this year's final episode.
We're being shut down.
We can fight this.
The families that always stick together are at breaking point.
I need you by my side, Gem.
Never before You're leaving town? has so much been at stake.
Poppy? Poppy! What happened? The House Husbands season finale Hey baby, Mumma's here.
next Monday on 9.
thanks PetaG
Get off that thing and get on board.
Get on board what? Kokoda's not gonna walk itself, mate.
(LAUGHS) All right, who wants milk? CHILDREN: Me! This is a huge moment for our school community.
But first, I would like to thank Lewis Crabb and his friends for the countless hours they spent building our beautiful enclosure.
Thank you so much.
LEWIS: Garbage collection, just another council service that's gone to the dogs.
I'm gonna take a broom to that council.
Nepean South matters.
I'm passionate about that.
And I'm here to listen.
I like the way you do business, Mr Crabb.
That'll be Councillor Crabb soon.
Once the voters have their say.
Excuse me? WOMAN: And you must be very, very proud of your dad.
TILDA: (GIGGLES) Yeah.
It's good to meet you, Tilda.
I'm sure he'll enjoy flicking on a few Christmas lights.
NICK: Movie premieres, I guess.
Stacks of free lunches.
Good morning, everyone.
As Mayor of Greater Nepean Council, I'd like to welcome the winner of the district by-election Lewis Crabb, and invite him to come up and take his oath.
- Dad looks important.
- He is important.
I, Lewis Crabb, will undertake the duties of the office of councillor (PHONE RINGTONE PLAYS RAP SONG) Mum (WHISPERS) I'm sorry.
You're where? Mum I, Lewis Crabb, will undertake the duties of the office of councillor in the best interests of the people in the municipal district of Greater Nepean.
So, ready for the job ahead, Lewis? - Couldn't be readier.
- Mmm.
- Tilda always gone to Nepean South? - Sure has.
Ever consider sending her to Nepean North? No.
Why? Just a heads-up, Nepean South's closing down.
But that's confidential information, so tell no one.
Hello.
How are you? We're burying the time capsule tomorrow, remember? - I did.
- Oh, yes, of course.
Bye.
- Bye.
- Bye, darling.
How are we gonna juggle all of this and my hospital hours? Do we need a nanny? We're not a nanny house.
Well, how about an au pair? Okay, well, I'm gonna go and sign Tilda's late slip.
Oh, and it's garbage night tonight, Councillor.
I can't just leave my kids with some random for ten days.
But we leave for Kokoda next week.
Yes, Kokoda next week.
I get it, yes.
Ah! Gentlemen! MARK: Oh Ha! It's just such a shame you can't come to Kokoda, you know, but, well, kids have to come first, so What? Aren't you going, Justin? No, no.
His mother was booked but she's she's had a turn.
Her, um - Her gall bladder, it's pretty bad.
- Gall bladder.
Oh, I'm so sorry.
Gall bladder's awful.
It's so painful.
She's gonna be all right.
I hope she's got a good doctor who believes in medicinal marijuana.
You know, I'd ask Rachel, but with the pregnancy and Atticus and Abi, crazy business, just, oh If if you can't find anyone else, let me know.
- Well, he can't.
He really, really can't.
- No.
I can't.
I have a cat, Mr Badger.
Angie is mad about cats! Sh She is? She loves cats.
Look, it'd be a pleasure to look after the children.
- Oh - Really? - Yeah, I'm in.
- Wow! Thank you.
I appreciate it.
- Yeah.
- Thank you! I never took her for a cat person.
Yes! Yes! - (LAUGHS EXCITEDLY) - You all right? Yes! I got the San Diego placement! - No way! - I can't believe it! - Awesome! - It's insane, right? Yeah! Oh my God, that's fantastic.
I'm so jealous.
I mean, even if it is, you know, six weeks of blood and gore.
Don't tell me.
We've finally found something to wear to the school ball? Gemma just got the San Diego gig.
Well, well, well! If the Crabbs aren't taking over the world.
What did Lewis say? Well, I've only just found out.
Well, how's hubby going to cope now he's king of the paper shufflers? Oh, well, he knows how important this placement is to me.
We've got each others backs.
Power couples, wouldn't you love to have their problems? (KNOCK AT DOOR) Lewis.
Greater Nepean municipality demographics, numbers that tell us that in ten years from now this whole area is gonna be a helluva lot smaller.
Well, that doesn't necessarily mean we need less schools.
Nepean South's on the chopping block.
As far as government's concerned, it's a case of talk to the hand.
But this is a thriving, vibrant school we're talking about.
It's been deemed a surplus asset.
What's a surplus asset? Here's some homework for you.
I want to talk to the minister.
Lewis, it's your first day on the job.
You don't get to speak to the minister.
I'd be surprised if he even knew how to spell the word 'councillor'.
And, Lewis, please, no pillow talk on this or there could be repercussions.
Welcome aboard.
(QUIETLY) Yes, I'd like to make an appointment to meet with Minister Moore.
I've got a cold.
Lewis Crabb.
Councillor Lewis Crabb.
(LOUDLY) Wait three months?! (QUIETLY) What if it's an emergency? Write a letter? Yeah, right.
Mmm! Who'd have thought pea-not butter, peanut butter without the nuts, would taste so good? - You should not be eating that.
- Oh, shush.
I've got special pregnancy privileges.
- It's disgusting.
- Oh This is gonna be very hard to market.
What, pea-not butter, not for everyone? I love it.
I mean, it's like vegetarian sausages.
You either eat sausages or you don't.
Vegages.
(LAUGHS) - Hello, you.
- Funny.
This peanut stuff was just delivered.
There's a massive box in the car.
I'll get it.
You should try this out on the kids.
I reckon they'll love it.
No, they won't! I've got some good news.
Oh, what? Looby wants me to go full-time at the school and expand the music program.
Oh Not good news? How is that good news for me? Well, a full-time contract means that I get to bring home more bacon and you don't have to work as hard.
But I make more in a couple of days than you make in a week.
Cost of living's expensive.
I'm gonna give Mark a hand.
ANGIE: Who's gonna stay with us, then? A very special guest.
- Rafiq? - No.
Miss Looby.
- No! - Miss Looby? What's wrong? You guys love Miss Looby.
But we don't want to live with her.
She'll make us learn all the time.
Well, it's good for your resilience.
I'm sick of that word! I'm gonna make a peanut butter sandwich and put it in the time capsule.
For a hundred years? You don't think it might get a bit stinky? I mean, it's It's a bit stinky now.
It's gonna be buried, Dad.
No one will smell it.
Pop's, what do you really think of pea-not butter? It's yummy.
Am I the only one? You're talking to yourself again, Dad.
- Hey! (SIGHS) - Hey.
You didn't give Lewis his gift.
Oh, I didn't get a chance.
Gemma won the San Diego scholarship.
- Oh, that's good news.
- Yeah.
You know what you should do.
You should take that round to Gemma's and celebrate.
Pour out a glass.
Not tonight.
I think the winners will be having their own celebration.
(CHUCKLES) Um, you don't think it's a bit early for pre-dinner drinks? Here's to normal, everyday us.
(LAUGHS) Of course you're an asset to the school.
You're also an asset to me.
I've been doing some soul searching and we shouldn't be divided because of money.
I think it's time.
Oh, yeah? I've realised it's important that we're united.
So A joint bank account.
Oh.
Wow.
I don't know what to say.
You don't have to say anything.
Just sign it.
I mean, read all the small print, obviously.
- (LAUGHS) - Okay, I'll have a look at it.
Yeah, okay.
You've got a lot on your plate already.
Oh, yeah, I've hit the ground running, darl.
I've got 100 emails to respond to.
Well, I got a pretty exciting email today.
- Oh? - I got the San Diego placement! San Diego? Well I beat out hundreds of other applicants.
- Oh, you're serious? - Yeah.
I think it deserves a little kiss! Well, you don't seem very excited.
Timing's not ideal.
Well, I applied for this ages before you ran for council.
- It's only six weeks.
- I know.
- It's just that - It's just what? Well, if you're here, we can juggle our jobs and Tilda doesn't miss out.
- But if you're in another country - You didn't think I'd get it.
Oh, that's not true.
I've just I've been Just what? I just was hoping that you might be able to defer it for a year, that's all.
No I can't.
I worked very hard for this.
I know that, but I can't go.
And you'll have to go alone and leave Tilda with me.
Well, I was hoping that we would go as a family.
I'm sorry, Gem.
It's this job.
(SIGHS) - Where are you going? - I've got some television to watch.
- (ATTICUS SPITS) - Are you all right? What is it? (SIGHS) It tastes horrible.
Oh, curdled milk.
- Did you swallow any? - A bit.
But I'm not gonna spew.
Oh! Looks like the fridge has stopped running.
I mean, it's plugged in and the light's on, but sounds like the compressor's blown.
Well, I can have it fixed.
Might be time for me to buy us a new fridge.
Well, we can buy a new fridge out of our joint account.
Can I have toast? Sure, buddy.
So the, uh, joint account you haven't signed the papers yet? Neither have you.
Do you want to go and watch telly, mate? I'll bring your toast in when it's ready.
Cool.
I'll sign it now.
I was waiting to see that you were committed.
Well, that depends.
Are you comfortable sharing your pay packet? I apologised for that.
It just came out all wrong.
I Look, let's just sign them now together.
No, let's not.
Maybe we both just need a little more time to think about it.
Well, I don't.
Well, I do.
He didn't even speak to me about running for council.
He just announced it.
Man on a mission.
Do you think the board would allow me to defer San Diego for a year? You earned it.
Yeah, but so did Lewis.
People voted him in.
Did you vote for Lewis Crabb? Nuh.
Well, I won't hold that against you.
You were selected by an esteemed panel of doctors.
Yeah.
Well, of course, there's also Tilda to think about.
Haven't you been deferring for 10 years? Well, 11, actually.
Well, you defer San Diego and you send one more message that women have family responsibilities and men don't.
If, however, Lewis is seen to be juggling child rearing with public office, his opinion polls will go through the roof.
And Tilda's old enough to spend a few weeks without her mum.
Oh, God, yeah! I just think I'll feel guilty.
I would trade you dirty nappies and three years of no sleep in a heartbeat.
I know everyone is looking forward to the 125-year anniversary celebrations, but right now let's bury the time capsule.
Justin, Mark.
We're also very lucky today to have a member of council with us, Lewis Crabb.
Lewis has been an incredible support to me and he's also one of the hardest working parents in our school community.
If you've sat under the friendship tree, well, Lewis built that seat.
And he also built the animal enclosure, amongst many other things.
So I'd like to invite Lewis to come up and throw the first spadeful of dirt on the time capsule.
Go on, Dad.
(APPLAUSE) - May we have another 125 years.
- MARK: Yeah! It was fun.
- Yeah, the kids were happy.
- Yeah.
Look, I know you're a wanted man now so I'm not gonna take up too much of your time, but I just wondered if I could ask you a personal favour? Of course.
My mum was seven when she embroidered this for my grandfather.
He fought in the Battle of Isurava but he was killed before she could send it to him.
He's buried in the cemetery at Bomana on the Kokoda Track.
And it would mean a lot to me if if you would take it to him.
Wouldn't you rather do that yourself some day? No.
I think you're the right man for the job.
- I'd be honoured.
- Thank you.
Thanks, Cynthia.
We'll be back to you within a week, I'd say.
- Fantastic.
- All the best.
Minister! I've got to get going.
It's okay, Minister.
I want to speak to him.
He's in a bit of a hurry.
Didn't seem like it to me.
Well, he called me up for an impromptu meeting.
I thought his dance card was full for the next six months.
Sorry, Lewis.
What can I say? All right, let's try a new word.
- About! - Oh, excellent.
Now, can you use it in a sentence? I am mad about everything.
That's a big call, Angie.
My Nanna needs an operation.
I'm sorry.
Is it serious? She's gonna be okay.
But now we might have to look after ourselves while Dad's at Kokoda.
I'm pretty sure you won't have to fend for yourselves.
Maybe you could look after us.
Oh, well, let me see.
My dad said he could pay 50 bucks an hour.
Wow! That's a lot.
It's a deal? Uh-huh.
Oh! (LAUGHS) All right.
Good job.
Hi, Angie.
Hi, Miss Looby.
Looks like you've got a little admiration society going on.
Yeah, I think I'm gonna be looking after Angie and her brothers while Justin goes to Kokoda.
Oh! Is that right? - Justin.
- Hey.
I agreed to look after your children out of the goodness of my heart.
And I really appreciate that, Miss Looby.
Even at the expense of time with Mr Badger.
I know how much you love that cat.
And now I hear from Miss Dreyfus that you've also asked her to look after the children.
Oh, no, I I don't know anything about that, Miss It is simply ungracious.
Do you understand me? ANGIE: So who's gonna be looking after us? I don't know.
We don't have any family around to help babysit.
How was your lesson with Izzy today, baby? - Good.
- Good? You like her, don't you? A lot.
Yeah.
Miss Looby told me Izzy said she was looking after you kids.
Know anything about that? You asked her to look after you guys, didn't you? Am I in trouble with Miss Looby? No, you're in trouble with me.
Sorry, Daddy.
Oh, it feels so good when we're not the ones in trouble.
(MOBILE PHONE RINGS) - Gem? - Yeah, hi.
I got Tilda's note.
She's over with Atticus.
Yeah, I knew I wouldn't be home and I didn't want to interrupt you at work.
Well, I'll go and get her, then, shall I? And then I'll cook the dinner.
Yeah, thanks.
I know it was my turn.
Yeah, it was, actually.
I'll see you when you get home.
(REFLECTIVE MUSIC) Yeah, I got a story for you about a school closing down.
(LAID-BACK MUSIC) Shout out a big hello I wear a smile for show The more I learn The less, the less I feel I know I'm facing down the things That held me back for years Now that I know it's time Time to let them go - Oh, library books.
- Back seat of the car.
Tils, we leave in five.
Thanks.
They're gonna shut down the school! What? Well, that's the rumour, according to this.
"Leak reveals Nepean South Primary closure.
" "Mayor unavailable for comment.
" - Did you know about this? - No! That's Education Department business.
Well, what are we gonna do about it? Did you speak to the Department of Education? Since I haven't heard from anybody from the Education Department, I'm hoping it's a baseless rumour.
JUSTIN: Who would make up a story about the school closing down? Well, the article mentioned a respected source.
Well, it might not be true.
Yeah, but it also said the council were in talks.
The council don't have the authority to shut down the school.
No, but they'll land grab behind closed doors.
You need to stop this.
I'll be doing everything I can.
(MOBILE PHONE RINGS) Oh, that's the Mayor.
I'll have to go.
I'll find out what I can this morning.
Lewis Crabb.
Nepean South won't be touched while he's in council.
Did you leak that story to the media? No.
Because if you've breached the code of conduct, I'll have to report you.
I can't stand by and watch the reputation of my office being trashed.
You don't need to report me.
I meant every word of that oath, especially the bit about doing my best for the constituents.
This is a win-win situation.
The refurbished Nepean North is a school everyone will grow to love, just like Nepean South.
Our primary school is a really important part of the Nepean South community.
I'm getting no pleasure out of this.
Well, then, why don't you get out there and talk to people? Make them feel better.
It's not my decision.
We have to sit on our hands on this one.
I wasn't elected to sit on my hands.
(KNOCKS) Hey! Miss Looby.
- Justin.
- Can I come in? I know you have more important stuff to do, but What is it? (SIGHS) I just want to talk to you about the childcare thing.
There's been some crossed wires.
Crossed wires my armpit.
Hey, you can still do it if you want to.
You want me to? Yeah.
Why not? And the kids? Well, on second thoughts, I might just have Sit! See they see you as the boss of the school.
No fun to be around.
Well, I wouldn't really say that.
You're a ton of fun.
- Said no one ever.
- (LAUGHS) I'm sure you'd appreciate I have other things to attend to.
Of course.
Absolutely.
- I'm sorry again - Leave while you're ahead.
Oh, fifty bucks an hour? - (LAUGHS) - Huh? Well, that's what Angie said that you would pay me to look after the kids while you're in Kokoda.
Not that much, but, yeah, I'd pay you something.
But, well, the thing is, I'm not sure if I should.
Please.
Please! I mean, I don't have anyone.
I thought I had Miss Looby, but now the kids aren't so keen.
- Oh, that's bad.
- And I think she knows how they feel.
- Oh, that's really bad.
- Mm-hm.
Well, look, I'm sorry, but I just don't want to get involved in the politics.
- Of course.
Thanks.
- Well, good luck.
Yeah.
- Miss Looby.
- Oh.
(CHUCKLES) I was just contemplating picking up the time capsule.
Why? Well, the children have contributed all their beautiful things and now the bulldozer will probably crush everything.
I'll I'll dig it up with you if it comes to that.
Let's hope it doesn't.
Did you want to talk about something? - Yep, the Baynie children.
- Oh! I didn't know Justin had asked you to look after them.
Between you and me, I'm glad to be off the hook.
Ten days with three children was always gonna be a big ask for Mr Badger.
Right.
And now, with the school, I I need him all to myself.
Now, the Green and Grounded initiative to clean up our district will dramatically reduce greenhouse gases and landfill.
And the reason I think this initiative will work is because the principle has already been tested at a local primary school, Nepean South.
And I can tell you, it hasn't just worked there, it's been a runaway success.
In fact, I'd like to speak a bit more about Nepean South Primary.
And I'll stop you right there, Councillor Crabb.
But I've got more points to make.
This is a very promising initiative but given the current political climate, I think we're 18 months away from even contemplating such a project.
And I think by that time the idea will be redundant.
(KNOCK ON DOOR) - Gentlemen.
- Do we need an appointment? Of course not.
Come in.
Oh, after you.
I thought it'd be a bit - More expansive? - 21st century.
I particularly like the facsimile device.
Ha-ha! What are you doing about the school? I don't know yet.
I haven't figured it out.
You're gonna be part of the school subcommittee, though? Can't do that.
My official role's gotta come first.
You've never toed the line.
That's true.
And given you are my constituents, it's my job to inform you.
Have a look at this.
What are we looking at? A lot of numbers.
Enrolment forecasts for Nepean South for the next 10 years.
They think the numbers are gonna go down? The school subcommittee could be much more effective than anything I can do in here what with all the red tape.
So you're handballing this back to us.
Hey every politician in here wants to be re-elected.
Start by showing them how unpopular this is.
Go on, then.
Giddy-up! Giddy-up.
Good-o.
How much? No, that's that's ridiculous.
Okay.
I'll call someone else.
Thanks.
(SIGHS) Unbelievable.
- You look stressed.
- Oh! Yeah, just made some inquiries about childcare.
They want to charge me like 4k-plus for 10 days.
- Oh! - Yeah, I know.
It's ridiculous.
Well, I know Miss Looby's happy to be off the hook.
- Something about a Mr Badger? - Oh, her cat.
She calls her cat Mr? - Yeah.
- Really? The way she was talking, I thought she had an unusually formal relationship with her boyfriend.
(BOTH LAUGH) - Yeah, I know.
It's weird.
- Strange.
The thing is, I don't feel comfortable leaving my kids with people I don't know.
Yeah, naturally.
So what can I do to convince you? (SIGHS) I mean maybe you could take me to the ball tonight.
- The ball? - Yeah, I don't want to go on my own.
And I don't want to be dateless.
- You dateless? - Yeah.
(LAUGHS) Okay, I'll take you to the ball.
But we're not a thing.
- We're not a thing.
- No, we're not a thing.
- We're just - BOTH: Helping each other out.
- Cool.
- Okay.
You want me to pick you up on my bike? Maybe not.
Okay.
CHILDREN: (CHANT) Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey! Break it up! Tilda, come on.
Get off him.
- Take it back! - BOY: You're a nut.
- What is going on here? - Ollie said everyone hates me.
Why would everybody hate you? Because her dad's not doing anything to save our school! ABI: Tilda fighting in the playground? Looby was so furious.
- What about Lewis? - I'm not telling him.
You know, he's got a lot on his plate.
Bring on San Diego, huh? - (CHUCKLES) - Well, maybe.
Maybe? What do you mean? I'm thinking of postponing.
It's not great timing.
The timing's never going to be perfect.
Yeah, but I'm really worried about the school.
But there's nothing you can do about that.
It's politics and it's uncertain.
Hang on, what's going on? Why the sudden change of heart? You were really excited about this.
Is it because you think you can't do it? Or maybe deep down you feel like you don't deserve it? Go, go.
Yep.
Yep.
Go.
- Ah! - Good.
Dude, are you serious? Oh, it's his kingdom.
He can do whatever he wants.
All in the name of Kokoda.
Yeah, if we get there before they close the school down! Surely it's not gonna close in the next 10 days.
- Got your childcare covered? - Yeah, just.
All this hassle of trying to find help just made me realise, you know, the kids don't have anyone if something ever happened to me.
What about us? Like, I meant more permanently indisposed.
Like dead.
What, you mean like getting your affairs in order? Yeah.
You know, one day I might have to move closer to the family.
You know, the kids needs to get to know them better.
Come on, Councillor.
You and me, let's go for a jog.
Come on.
Come on.
Go, go, go.
Go, go, go, go, go.
That's it, go.
WOMAN: It's open for inspection tonight.
Last viewing before auction day.
7pm, excellent.
Bye then.
Okay.
Okay, bye.
Looks like you need some help.
Oh, would you? Thank you.
My assistant got held up.
- Sure.
- Ta.
Ta We sold this in two days, sight unseen.
Record price for the neighbourhood too.
- Yeah? - Yeah.
Nice work.
Well, with the closing of Nepean South Primary, they're extending Nepean North Primary 'cause your street's in the new zone.
Oh, there's a new zone? We're just having inquiries flood in at the moment.
Are you interested in selling? Oh, well, haven't really thought about it much.
Don't think about it, just do it.
The prices you can get around here at the moment are life-changing.
- Thanks.
- Thanks.
Rache - Oh, wow! - (LAUGHS) Do you want to talk about this? Oh, are you ready to sign? Not quite.
I don't want a joint bank account right now.
And it's not because you make more money than me.
It's It's just I want to know that I'm on steady ground with the job.
But even if the school closes, you'll get another job.
I'm happy to share any money I have I'm not gonna live off you.
It was meant to be a loving gesture.
It was.
It is a big one.
It's just I'm not ready and I don't want to disappoint you.
That never crossed my mind.
Let's to go the ball.
You don't like the red? You look beautiful.
Hmm thank you.
No, I was just um I was just thinking about San Diego.
Oh.
Yeah, you could do something like that.
I could look after the girls.
Oh, baby.
I suppose if the rumours about the school are true, we might have to uproot the girls anyway.
Another good reason we should get down there and support the school tonight.
Are you trying to tell me that I should try and be useful in my own backyard? (LAUGHS) The Albert-Olivers don't cut and run.
I don't know if I'm cut out for any of this.
Oh, please.
If anyone is, you are, darl.
This job was never gonna be all cutting ribbons and new bicycle paths.
There's something I need to tell you.
That doesn't sound good.
I just don't ever want this job to come between us.
It never will.
Come on, let's go.
Well, lookabell, lookabell, lookabell, lookabell Oooh, weee Lookabell, lookabell, lookabell - Wow! - Oooh, weee - Hi! - Ooh, ah, ooh, ah - Would you like a drink? - Love one.
Well, she's so fine, fine, fine She's so fine, fa fa fine She's so fine - Wow.
Look at this.
- Yeah.
- Looks amazing.
- It is.
Ooh! Champagne? - I'd love one.
- There you go.
- Thanks.
- Thank you.
Oh, Mark's making eyes at you.
- Oh, you noticed.
- (LAUGHS) Oh, he's your mate.
He's looking out for you.
It's what they do.
Well, here's to a getting to know each other.
BOTH: Platonically speaking.
(CORK POPS) Hey.
Wouldn't have missed this for the world.
- Looks pretty good.
- Yeah.
I hope this school stuff sorts itself out.
Not just for the school but for Gemma as well.
You know she's thinking of deferring San Diego? No, I didn't.
Well, are you going to stop her? That'll be her call.
Lewis, you need to encourage her to go.
I do encourage her.
Hey, I was just saying to Lewis that he should be encouraging you about San Diego.
We can sort it out.
Thanks, Abi.
I mean, these opportunities don't come around very often.
No.
It is very complicated.
You mean competitive? Abi! We don't need your advice on our marriage.
Full stop.
NICK: All the signs were there.
Sweetie, did I tell you this dress that looks a million bucks cost me nothing? Oh, smart and savvy.
Well, just in case you're worried your money's not safe with me.
Haven't we put this to bed? Do you ever give up? I know you don't want to but I'm asking you to.
I don't ask for that much, do I? Rache you've got reason not to trust me.
No! This is important for me to know that you trust me.
That I'm not gonna take over your life.
I brought a pen.
Do you seal all your deals by ambush? How do you think we got together? Thank you.
(LOW-LEVEL CONVERSATION) - Mayor Rogers.
- Yes? - Could I have a word? - Lewis, of course.
Excuse us.
Ahh.
Thank you.
- This is just delightful.
- Yes, it is.
And it's a shame it's probably the last one we'll have.
Oh, let's not talk about work.
Okay, then.
Let's talk about us.
Lewis! (LAUGHS) When I started speaking about the school at this morning's meeting, you iced me.
Iced? Diverted maybe.
I didn't want you taking air talking about your school.
It wasn't the place.
Listen, if we're gonna work as a team, we need to lay our cards on the table.
Okay, then, how about this? I spoke to you in good faith about what's going on at your school and you tell the media.
And then you lie about it.
Well, that's not gonna fly, unless you can prove it.
Welcome, everyone, to Nepean South Primary's 125-year anniversary ball.
In my day, I've seen many a seed blossom into a flower.
And I can tell you, there is no more rewarding a feeling.
And now, without further ado, please welcome our Mayor, Cynthia Rogers.
- You're coming with me.
- What?! If we're going to be a team, this is how it works.
Is it just me or is it getting hot in here? Hey, Mayor Rogers! Hands off our school.
When did you do that? - While I made you wait in the car.
- You are magnificent.
Thank you, Miss Looby, for that lovely tribute.
Tell us the truth, what's happening to our school? - They deserve to know.
- Mm-hm.
Well, given there has been a leak of this information, I I can tell you that in consultation with the Department, Nepean South Primary will be closed down.
- (GROANING) - What? But the renovation and extension of Nepean North will make this a world-class educational precinct.
When are you gonna knock down our school? It will be demolished by the end of the year.
Lewis Crabb here, friendly face who you all know and trust, will be in charge of working with all parties to ensure a smooth transition.
Any further questions can be directed to Councillor Crabb, who has been involved in this since his first day in office.
Thank you.
We're all convincing ourselves that it's just a silly rumour, and you're out there revving up the bulldozer! Hardly.
I am your wife.
You looked me in the eye and you lied.
Yeah.
And I'm out there protecting you from people, defending your reputation.
I'm sorry, Gemma.
I didn't want you to get caught up in this.
People are gonna think that I'm a traitor's wife! I leaked that information.
- What were you thinking? - Everybody knows now.
Now they can start doing something before it's too late.
I was prepared to forgo San Diego because I thought that we were a team! That's what I thought.
Well, I'm definitely going to San Diego, and I'm gonna take Tilda with me.
- Well, I'll come to.
- I don't want you to come! I want you to stay here and clean up this mess! For all of us.
- Hey, what's the hurry? - Lewis I'd appreciate it if you would return my grandfather's handkerchief.
Heather Let your hours go to waste Let your night turn to day It's too late to go home so just stay I hope we'll all be old someday Well, your kids aren't going to be any trouble, but you on the other hand.
Me? Trouble? Please.
This Monday, this year's final episode.
We're being shut down.
We can fight this.
The families that always stick together are at breaking point.
I need you by my side, Gem.
Never before You're leaving town? has so much been at stake.
Poppy? Poppy! What happened? The House Husbands season finale Hey baby, Mumma's here.
next Monday on 9.
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