A Melbourne Match (2026) Movie Script
1
What makes a city great?
Is it the food?
The weather?
The sights and sounds?
Or maybe it's something
that can't be put into words.
Maybe it just has to be experienced.
My job is to make
your experience in a new city
as perfect and seamless as possible.
To give you busy people out there
one less thing to worry about.
Thanks.
Something to look forward to.
Because time is valuable,
and no one has enough of it.
And this week...
I have just the place for you.
Hmm.
I think I just died and went to heaven.
Petit Chou. Best in New York.
I can't believe you missed.
Morris' speech, by the way.
It was one for the ages.
Deborah was in tears.
He always knows
how to captivate an audience.
- I'd be a nervous wreck.
- Right?
The last time I gave a speech
was at my cousin's bar mitzvah.
I was so nervous that I cried.
Then I started singing,
"Whatta Man" by Salt-N-Pepa.
- You want a bite?
- Yes, I'm starving.
- Ugh!
- Oh!
No, no, no. Don't rub it.
You'll make it worse. You gotta dab. Dab!
I don't have time. I don't have time.
- Georgie.
- Uh.
- Do you have time to talk?
- Yes. Yes, of course.
Um... congratulations
on 30 years, Morris.
- Hmm.
- I'm sorry I missed your party.
That's all right.
New Orleans. How was it?
Great. Yeah,
just finishing up now.
Should be in by 12:00.
Hmm, you know,
you remind me a lot of myself.
Constantly jumping from place to place.
Running on fumes.
And I know running
the 24-hour column isn't easy.
I can handle it.
Oh, don't get me wrong, Georgie.
Obviously you're very capable
and your work speaks for itself.
I mean, 24 hours in Austin
was our most shared story this month.
Look, I just hope
that you take the time to, uh...
Really enjoy these experiences.
The same way we want our readers to.
You don't need to worry about me.
Oh, no, no. I'm not worried.
I just think
it's time I sent you on a, um
different kind of assignment.
I'm trying to slow down now
and retirement's fast approaching.
And I'm not up for those
long-haul flights anymore.
Long-haul?
How would you like to do your first ever
week-long travel feature?
Yes! Yes, of course.
I'm... I'm ready.
- I'm... I'm so ready for this.
- Great, great.
Now, I want you to
really immerse yourself
in the culture, the people.
Look... look beyond
the same old attractions.
Find out what makes the city tick.
What makes it unique.
I will. I'm on it. You...
You won't regret this, Morris.
Oh! Uh, sorry. Uh, where am I going?
Melbourne.
Melbourne, Florida?
You're funny.
- Melbourne, Australia.
- What?
You mean the land of poisonous snakes
and flesh-eating crocodiles?
You've been watching way
too much Discovery Channel.
But, yeah, just call me
Crocodile Georgiee.
- When do you leave?
- Today.
I've got one week until the deadline.
I'll lose two days in travel,
so I've got to go ASAP.
You're travelling for two days?
Technically, 24 hours and 16 minutes.
But I'll lose another 14 hours
with the time difference.
Please tell me
they're flying you business.
I'm just lucky they organized
a chauffeur for me.
I told Morris I'd struggle to drive
on the left side of the road.
You struggle to drive
on the right side of the road.
I'm so hungry, Em.
Do you have any snacks that
aren't chopped up vegetables
- or unsalted nuts?
- I eat whole foods, Georgie.
Maybe you should try it.
You seem to be on a staple diet
of airline pretzels
and whatever's in the closest
vending machine.
This from the girl who used
to eat chocolate eclairs
for breakfast every single morning.
They were from Petit Chou!
And for your information,
I also eat whole foods.
I got a slice of mushroom pizza
on the way to the airport yesterday.
Mushrooms!
You're going to run yourself
into the ground
and potentially contract scurvy.
Why don't you go home
before your flight?
Pack, eat, take a nap.
Way more efficient
to come straight here.
I'd waste 35 minutes
getting from the office
to my apartment, then another
hour getting to the airport.
Complete waste of time, not to
mention I'd be backtracking.
You're only 20 minutes from the airport,
- it took me 25 minutes to get...
- Oh, okay, okay, fine.
I'm exhausted just listening to you.
What do you call this look?
"Teams" chic?
Nobody can see what clothes
I'm wearing under my desk.
- Oh, speaking of clothes.
- Oh no, you better not!
I thought the days of my sister
raiding my closet were over.
It's the middle of summer there,
I need something colorful,
fresh, floaty, fun. Ooh
this is giving Jennifer Grey
in The Catskills.
Well, just take it.
If it isn't made of feather down,
then I won't be needing it.
Are you seriously only taking
your tiny carry-on?
Pro tip, never check luggage.
Such a time waster.
Plenty of room in here
for everything I need.
Any room for me?
I wish there was, but something tells me
you'd be too scared of all the spiders.
Speak for yourself!
You screamed when you saw
my neighbor's kid
dressed as Spider-Man for Halloween.
He was very convincing.
- Passports?
- Check.
- Sunglasses?
- Check.
Bikini?
What? You might meet
a cute Aussie surfer.
This isn't a vacation, Em, it's work,
and it's a big opportunity for me.
I don't have time for
- distractions.
- Georgie, it's Australia,
the home of the Hemsworth brothers.
I'm guessing there's going to
be many distractions.
Please, just promise me
you'll take care of yourself.
Don't make me worry about you.
I'll be fine.
Don't worry, I'll be fine.
I'm going to Australia!
Eric, there's
still no sign of my driver.
Where are they?
I called Luxury Cars, they said
someone would be there shortly.
Shortly? What kind of time frame is that?
Uh, if nobody arrives
in ten minutes,
I'll book you another service, don't worry.
I'll find you a ride,
even if I have to hire a
kangaroo to hop you over there.
Eric, you're the best, you know that?
Of course, I know that.
Call me anytime, Georgie.
Okay.
You right?
Sorry, must have given you
quite a scare there.
You almost ran me over.
Yeah, well, I mean, not exactly.
Excuse me?
Oh, it's just,
you were standing on the road
and you were looking
in the wrong direction.
No, I wasn't.
That...
Well, I shouldn't have to fear for my life
while waiting for my driver, okay?
I'm just running late to pick
someone up, I'm sorry again.
Yeah, just watch
where you're going next time.
A little tag on your hat there.
Oh, no.
- Georgie Lewis?
- Yeah?
Zach.
I'll be your driver today.
- No.
- No?
- No, you can't be my driver.
- Well, unfortunately.
I am.
But, uh, my assistant
booked with Luxury Cars.
Yep, that's me. I'm sorry I'm late.
I hear you're a journalist.
Travel journalist.
Ah, well, you'll love Melbourne.
Culture capital of Australia.
And the traffic's not too bad,
so it'll probably take us half an hour
- to get to the city.
- Wait, wait, wait.
This has to be a mistake.
Yeah, look, um
full disclosure.
Luxury Cars is actually
my dad's company.
He threw his back out this morning,
so I had to rush here to fill in.
Oh, um, is he okay?
Yeah
he'll be right by tomorrow.
I, uh, I was installing drywall
on the other side of town
when he called, so again,
I'm sorry you had to wait.
I wish I'd known that before
I went full New Yorker on you.
New York?
I thought I heard an accent.
I'm not the one with the accent.
You driving, then?
It's just we do things
a little differently down here.
Do you want to
switch?
So.
- Where to first?
- Uh, just my hotel, please.
I think I'll get to bed early.
- Bed? It's 7:30 am.
- What?
Haven't you noticed the broad daylight?
No, I...
I'm just all confused.
I think I need a coffee.
Ah, well, you came to the right city.
Oh, I marked all the best
cafe locations in my schedule.
- Did your dad send it to you?
- Yeah, he did.
I haven't had a chance to look
at it yet, but don't you worry.
I'll get you sorted.
You gonna share those?
Hey, it's 8:04 now.
I'll quickly grab a coffee,
then we can check off the
National Gallery before noon.
Uh, this... this doesn't look right.
- Where are we?
- St. Kilda.
One of my favourite places
to get caffeinated.
Uh, but, um
it's... it's not on my list.
I know.
Just try it. I'll find a park.
Fine. Um
can you just wait here, though?
I'll be quick.
Well, this is a no-stopping zone,
so I'll get done with the ticket,
but I'll come find you.
- Um, but...
- Have fun.
Okay.
Hi, what can I get for you?
Coffee, please.
- What kind?
- Just coffee.
Uh, flat white, latte, cappuccino...
- Black coffee?
- Long? Short?
Regular?
How about I give you
a couple to try, yeah?
Okay.
Mmm.
So, what do you...
what do you think?
Best coffee I've ever tasted.
I tried the long black,
short black, flat white,
latte, piccolo, ristretto.
Oh, yeah? Can't tell.
You, uh
you forgot this.
- Left it in the car.
- Thanks.
I, uh, I usually save photos
for the attractions.
Perfect.
Turns out this is one.
Well, I guess I should try
a cappuccino while I'm here.
How about we, um, how about we,
uh, we walk off those jitters?
If you're into art, I know
a great place we can check out.
The National Gallery?
There's a French Renaissance
exhibit that opens today.
Renaissance? No, no, no.
We're in Melbourne now.
We should see some local art, yeah?
Okay.
- Pretty cool, huh?
- Incredible.
- Bold. Gritty. Poetic...
- Sorry?
Oh, um, I tend to spitball
some adjectives
that come to mind
whenever I'm in a new city.
Helps me later
when I'm writing the article.
Oh, right.
Raw, provocative, honest.
- Oh, there you go.
- Yeah.
It's like an efficient way
to capture the moment.
Saves so much time later.
I can't believe this wasn't on my list.
Yeah, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to
drag you off course or anything.
But don't worry, Dad'll have
you back on track tomorrow.
You're not driving me tomorrow?
No, no, I'm just... I'm
filling in for the day.
Oh.
But don't worry, you know,
he drives a nice car.
You know, he wears a suit,
unlike this dusty old mop.
Uh, no, it's not that. It's, um
well, this is just so interesting.
It's... it's not your typical
guidebook destination.
It's... it's local.
It's
unique.
Hey, how would you feel about
staying on as my driver?
- Oh, I'm not a driver.
- No, no, not a driver.
Um, a local guide.
I'm... I'm just a tradesman.
I build houses, you know.
Maybe you want someone a bit more
- professional.
- No, I want you.
I mean... I... I want, um, you
to show me the real Melbourne.
A side of the city that only
a local would know about.
Listen, this article is a huge deal for me.
My boss is retiring soon
and he's trusting me with a story.
I need to prove that I can look
beyond the same old attractions.
I know you can help me.
Please.
You don't mind being driven
around in a dusty old work car?
Absolutely not.
And you're not going to make me
follow a schedule?
Nope.
Okay, all right. You've
got yourself a seat.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
- Oh, whoa.
- Whoa. You all right?
Yeah, it's just this, um,
jet lag is not messing around.
All right, do you want
to take a seat for a sec?
Yeah.
Ooh.
- Well, I'll go get the car.
- Thanks, Zach.
Hey, Georgie.
Welcome to Melbourne.
I had the most amazing coffee
I've ever tasted.
The city has
all these incredible lane-ways
with street art and cafes.
It feels like the best parts of New York
mixed with San Francisco
with a touch of Vancouver
and a sprinkle of Europe.
Oh, I need to write that down.
Georgie, do you have
any idea what time it is?
Uh, 5:00 pm?
I'm amazed I'm still awake, to be honest,
but I know as soon as I sit down...
- It's 1:00 am!
- Oops.
I... I'm glad you're having a great time,
but I really need to get back to sleep.
- Why'd you leave your phone on?
- In case of emergencies,
which clearly this isn't.
Can you just stop worrying about me?
Have you eaten anything today?
Uh, I ate a whole pack of these
Tim Tam cookie things.
Georgie, this is why
I worry about you.
Please, just go somewhere tomorrow
and have a healthy lunch.
Okay, I'm sure Zach
will know of a good place.
Who's Zach?
Oh, he's my local guide.
He took me to
the most amazing places today.
Gave me a lot of good inspo
for the article.
Who are you, and what
have you done with my sister?
What?
Since when have you needed
a local guide when you travel?
Or met anyone new, for that matter?
Who is this Zach? I need details.
Georgie?
Georgie! Are you there,
can you hear me?
Morning, sunshine.
Cracking day today?
Yeah, it's, uh
cracking.
- You washed your car?
- Yeah, I did.
She needed a good spruce up, so did I.
I had to at least try and look the part.
You look very, um...
Clean.
Thank you.
How's your dad doing?
Oh, he's a tough nut. He's, uh,
already back on his feet.
Good.
Ready for some brekkie?
Oh, no, I'm good.
I grabbed this for the road.
Oh, no, no, no, no, no. Hey, come on.
That's not breakfast.
You hired me to show you
all the great things that
Melbourne has to offer, right?
Well, that includes, good food.
You okay?
It's, um
it's taking a while.
- We only just sat down.
- It's been ten minutes already.
But they do have to cook the food here.
The actually do...
- Oh, thank goodness.
- Oh, thank you.
What?
Nothing.
Hey.
Try this.
It's, uh, a famous Australian spread.
- Tell me what you think.
- Is it chocolate?
Umm, kinda.
Oh!
Oh!
What is that?
It's Vegemite.
It's an acquired taste,
but all us Aussies grew up on this stuff.
That is the weirdest thing I've ever eaten.
Oh, come on. You guys combine
peanut butter and jam. That's weird.
That, my friend
is the best combination
known to man.
What are you doing?
Capturing the moment.
I'm not supposed to publish
photos of myself, you know.
Really?
That's a shame.
- Patto!
- Oh, no.
- It is you!
- Hi.
- Unbelievable.
- Hi. Can I get a photo?
Uh, yeah, sure.
Yeah, yeah.
Yeah.
Okay.
- Legend. Thanks, mate.
- No worries.
Uh... What was that?
Are you some kind of celebrity?
- I don't know what that was.
- She seemed to know you.
I think she confused me
with somebody else.
- But she came right over...
- So, Georgie girl.
- Should we get going?
- Oh, yes.
- Come on.
- Right.
Have a look at this.
So, if we start with the Eureka Sky Deck,
then we'll be within walking
distance to Collins Street
- and Block Arcade.
- Hey, I thought we agreed.
No schedule.
Oh, right.
Is there, like, a rough plan, though?
Oh, yeah. I thought we'd meander
down South Bank, you know.
Grab a coffee, and, you know,
then I can take you to one of my fav...
- Why do you always do that?
- Do what?
- Always looking at your watch.
- No, I'm not.
Yeah, you are.
- You're always in a rush.
- What?
No, I'm not. I'm just...
I'm just efficient. That's all.
There's a lot to cover, not a
lot of time, so I'm just
- trying to make sure I get...
- Hey.
Trust me.
Oh, Melbourne.
Vibrant, thriving, beautiful Melbourne.
If you've ever wondered what
it's like to step back in time
and into the future
this is the place for you.
There's no shortage of thrills.
Frills.
And relaxing hideaways to recharge.
- Oh!
- Oh, my gosh.
Don't even get me
started on the food,
because once you try it
it will leave you wanting more,
and more,
and more.
Who knew one city could have it all?
That was fun.
I can't remember the last time
I rode a bike.
Hey, what do you call this flavor again?
Hokey Pokey.
It's a
vanilla honeycomb.
It's actually a Kiwi delicacy,
but we claim it as our own.
What's a Kiwi?
A nickname for a New Zealander.
Right.
You know, I always thought.
New Zealand was part of Australia.
It's not.
Yeah, but you guys seem really similar.
Completely different country.
- It's so close.
- It's 2,000 miles away.
You sound the same.
- We sound nothing alike.
- Yeah, you do.
Oi, mate, you beauty.
I don't know what that is.
It doesn't sound like
New Zealand or Kiwi.
I thought it was spot on, mate.
You sound like a cartoon version
of Crocodile Dundee.
That's exactly what I was going for.
Uh-huh.
Oh, hey, can you hold this for a sec?
Are those people...
Are they taking photos of us?
Oh, probably just tourists.
Hey, come on, let's get the bikes back.
Huh?
So how do I rate as your guide
so far, Georgie girl?
You're doing exceedingly well.
I can't believe how much
we've checked off already.
And, first impressions of the city?
- Lively, engaging.
- Yeah.
Not what I expected.
What did you expect?
I don't know.
Rugged bushlands,
snakes, scary spiders,
- surfers, Outback Steakhouse.
- Ah.
I'm sorry to disappoint.
Outback Steakhouse is actually
an American company.
We don't have that.
But everything else is not too
far out in Melbourne.
I actually, um...
I'm from a small town
down by the coast, so...
I grew up fending off my fair
share of snakes and spiders.
Sounds terrifying.
It's actually pretty spectacular.
If you have time in your schedule,
you should... you should check it out.
- Oh, you little ripper.
- What?
The day's not over yet, Georgie Girl.
I've still got one more
surprise up my sleeve.
What is it?
Come on.
Come on.
- Here's trouble.
- Go on.
- Here's trouble.
- Go on.
- Dazza! Good to see ya mate.
- Oh, Patto!
- Long time, buddy.
- Thank you for doing this.
- I know it's last minute.
- Nah, I'm happy to help, mate.
Daz, this is Georgie.
Georgie, this is Darren, aka Dazza.
- Nice to meet you.
- American.
- Mm-hmm.
- Oh, lovely accent.
Why does everyone think
I'm the one with the accent?
Dazza and I go way back.
We went to high school together.
- Yeah, we did mate.
- Yeah.
So, Georgie Girl.
Do you want to know what
we're doing here today?
Uh, yeah.
What's cute but has claws?
My sister?
Think marsupials.
Georgie, this is Nuji.
He's one of the rescues here
at the sanctuary.
Go on. Get up close.
Okay.
I can't believe it.
Hi, Nuji.
Hello, mate.
He's an orphan.
- Mum got hit by a car.
- Oh, no. Poor little thing.
He has a good life, though.
Here at the sanctuary.
We don't usually let
people in to see koalas
after hours, but
since you're Patto's special guest,
we had to make an exception.
Yes, thank you. This is
this is the most Australian thing ever.
I thought you might like it.
He seems quite taken with you, Georgie.
Do you think
a koala could live in
a New York City studio apartment?
I think their natural habitat
is slightly different to yours.
- I'm gonna look into it.
- Okay.
Hey, why does everyone
keep calling you Patto?
Because Patterson is my last name.
It's an Aussie thing. We give...
we give nicknames to everyone.
- That's annoying.
- Why?
Because it's so confusing.
Patto, Dazza, I'll never know
what people's actual names are.
You don't need to know,
it's just what we do.
It's, uh, it's, uh, it's endearing.
Is that why you call me
Georgie Girl all the time?
Yeah.
And you... you remind me
of that girl from a song.
What song?
Hey there, Georgie Girl
Dreaming of someone you could be
Life is a reality
You can't always run away
I don't know it.
Oh, come on. I can't be the only one
that's ever sung
that song to you. The Seekers!
Melbourne band from the '60s.
The girl in the song
doesn't sound anything like me anyway.
If you say so.
So, I was thinking
we can grab some dinner
on the way back towards the city.
- I know a great spot.
- Sure.
Um, what's the name of the restaurant?
- I can look it up.
- It's a surprise.
Do we need to make a reservation?
No, there's always room
where we're going.
Well, how fancy is it?
Should I change back at the hotel?
Nah, you're perfect as you are.
I do need to grab something on the way.
Are you okay if we make
a quick pit stop?
Uh, well, I need to make sure
I have time to do something there.
- It'll be very quick.
- Can we just, um...
It really is very important.
What is it?
You'll see.
- Best restaurant in town.
- Pretty good company too.
I can't believe you were hiding
Snoopy from me all this time.
We've only known each other 48 hours.
Right.
Feels like longer for some reason.
Hey, Snoopy!
- He must have seen a seagull.
- Oh, I'll grab him.
What's so special over here, buddy?
What the...
Snoop!
Should have probably
put him on a leash.
Hey.
Hey.
- Yeah.
- You okay?
So, I guess you know.
Know what?
The poster. I know you...
I know you saw it.
- Oh, that?
- Yeah.
I... I didn't think
too much of it, really.
It's just, yeah, who are you?
I played football.
Australian rules football.
Is that like NFL?
No, it's uniquely Australian.
It's kind of like a mix
between rugby and soccer.
I guess that explains
all the celebrity sightings.
Yeah. I'm sorry, I probably
should have mentioned
something before now.
It's just sometimes it's easier
not to talk about it.
Why?
Uh, it was just such a big
big part of my life, you know. I...
I played all through high school.
I was drafted when I was 18.
You know, it was everything. It was
my entire identity.
So when I ruptured
my achilles a few years back
it's just easier not to talk about it.
I understand.
This might sound a bit silly.
Every morning,
crack of dawn on Monday
before training, I'd ride up
the side of this hill,
and I had the most
amazing view of the city.
It was my favourite time of day
because it was quiet and
still and...
Anyway, I'd, uh...
I'd watch the sunrise,
and then I'd take a breath,
and I'd scream right
at the top of my lungs.
"Come at me, world"! You know?
"You better be ready"! You know?
"Patto's coming for you"!
I don't know, it sort of
pumped me up from the start
of every week, you know.
And after I did that, I felt like I could
like I could do anything.
I've never told anyone that before.
Your secret's safe with me.
Hey, Patto!
You're my hero!
- Do you ever get used to that?
- No.
No, but, uh
my old man Roddo
taught me never to complain.
It's just a part of the job.
- Roddo?
- As in Rodney, my dad.
He used to come to
every single one of my games.
He lives down the coast now.
He only comes back for
the odd driving job every now and then.
That's a shame.
Yeah.
Hey, Snoop! No, hey, hey, hey, Cheeky!
What are you doing, eh?
What are you doing?
So, any sightseeing requests
for tomorrow, Georgie Girl?
- Well, I do have one.
- Yeah, go on.
Why don't we take that trip
down the coast you suggested?
Where you grew up.
What, really?
Yeah, well, I've been
thinking about it and, um
it does sound pretty spectacular.
Minus the snakes
and scary spiders, of course.
And, um, it's where you're from.
So you're the perfect guide.
You sure it won't take too
much time out of your schedule?
I'm not allowed a schedule, remember?
That's right. No, she's not.
And no, you're not.
No, you're not.
Hey. Hey. I'm not the one
writing the story.
No, I just had to capture the moment.
He's taking you on a road trip?
I don't know what I was thinking.
He told me this whole story about his dad
and how he used to play football
and I don't know what came over me.
I don't have time to go down the coast.
Georgie, breathe.
It might be great to get out of the city.
Just go with the flow.
You obviously came up
with this idea for a reason.
Oh. I see the reason.
Emma, this is my guide, Zach.
Zach, this is my sister, Emma.
Oh, right. G'day.
How's it going, Emma?
Hi, Zach.
Hope you're taking care of my sister.
Oh, don't you worry.
She's in good hands.
I can see that.
Okay, we gotta go.
Zach, please make sure she eats
a healthy meal once in a while
- and gets enough sleep.
- Yep.
She's basically like a fully grown baby.
Okay, bye, Em.
She seems to really care about you.
Thank you.
Yeah, she worries about me.
What does she worry about?
Ugh, you know,
that I'll get sick,
burn out, blah, blah, blah.
You, uh
you worry about those things?
Um, I never really
think about it, to be honest.
Most of my brain power
is tied up in work.
I'm not gonna lie, your job
sounds kind of stressful.
Can be.
Lots of late nights, transfers,
deadlines, flights.
So what do you do it all for?
Uh, what do you mean?
Well, why do you put yourself
through all the stress?
Um...
Well, uh.
I'm sorry, I don't mean to overstep.
No, no, no, it's fine.
It's, um, it's just, um...
I don't know.
Well...
There's plenty of time to think about it.
We should be at Apollo Bay
by about midday.
Did you bring your togs?
- My what?
- Your... your swimmers, your
your cossie, your
what do you call it? Your, um,
your... your bathing suit.
Oh, no, no.
I didn't think I'd be needing it.
Oh, you'll be needing it.
It's gonna be a scorcher.
Weren't we just at the beach last night?
No, that was a bay.
Go on, go get your swimmers.
- I'll meet you back here.
- I don't know if I really...
Georgie, do you trust me?
Okay.
What are you wearing?
- Just being sensible.
- Okay.
- Come over here.
- I'm good back here.
You scared?
No.
A little.
Of what?
Sharks, mainly.
And, um, stingrays
and jellyfish and riptides
that could sweep me out to sea.
Hey. Well, don't worry.
I'll protect you.
Can't let you come
all the way to Australia
- and not having a swim.
- Put down!
No, no, no, no, no, no.
I thought you New Yorkers
were supposed to be tough, eh?
A bit of water won't hurt you.
New Yorkers aren't typically
the strongest swimmers.
Ah.
You were saved by the storm clouds.
Storm clouds?
It can't be possible,
it's like a 100 degrees.
Haven't you ever heard that
saying about Melbourne before?
- What saying?
- Four seasons in one day.
Tell me you've got
your swimsuit under that.
- Yeah.
- Okay.
Shark! Shark!
- Huh?
- Shark! Shark!
Oh.
What the...
Georgie, I just got
to call to tell you that...
TV...
fabulous.
Everything okay?
Ugh, my assistant
left a voicemail,
but I can't get a signal.
Oh, yeah, reception's
a little bit dodgy around here.
But don't worry, it'll be fine
once we get back to the city.
You're right.
He was probably just calling
to tell me about his weekend.
Where were you?
I had to run back and get some
petrol for the trip back.
I got you a little prezzie
while I was there.
- Prezzie?
- Yeah, a present.
For braving the ocean today.
It's just a little reminder
not to take time too seriously.
Okay, Patto, very funny.
Patto? I see she's calling him Patto now.
Hey, look, it's a beautiful day.
Why don't we go sit down
and have a proper meal? Okay?
You'll love it, trust me.
It's an Aussie classic.
Pies aren't supposed to have meat.
Don't knock it till you try it.
Here, this is a must.
A must.
Everyone eats these at the footy.
Speaking of footy.
Excuse me, are you Zach Patterson?
As a matter of fact, young man, I am.
- Oh my God.
- It is, No way.
I knew it!! You're my
favourite player of all time!
Thanks, mate. What's your name?
- Ace, this is Noah.
- G'day, Ace. G'day, Noah.
Hi. Do you want to have a kick, Patto?
Oh, I'd love to, boys, but we're
on a bit of a... a tight schedule.
Oh!
- We have time.
- Yes.
- Yeah?
- Go show him how it's done.
Okay.
Oh my God.
Okay, first thing you've got to remember,
before any game,
is never let your guard down.
Go get it.
Hey! All right, that's it.
Ah!
Hey, good game.
Sorry about that.
No, no problem.
It... it was great seeing you in action.
I'm a little rusty.
Not quite the player I used to be.
Well, those boys didn't seem to think so.
They're easy to please.
You know, you don't have to be
the greatest player
in the league to make an impact
on somebody's life.
Those boys will probably
remember this day forever.
Hmm.
About time I got you back to the city.
Sure. Um, but, just, um
is there anywhere
around here to freshen up?
I have sand in
all kinds of places.
I know the feeling, and...
- I know the spot.
- Okay, great.
- Hey!
- Hey!
- How's it going?
- Good to have you back, mate.
I'm so sorry it's super late notice.
No, not at all. You're always welcome.
Thank you. Um, Georgie,
these are my good mates,
Scott and Maeve.
We've known each other
since we were tiny little kids.
Guys, this is Georgie.
She's a travel journalist from New York,
and I have been her
local guide for the week.
- Nice to meet you both.
- You too, Georgie.
- Oh, please, come on in.
- Yeah, come on.
So, how much longer to go now, Maeve?
Oh, only seven weeks. I can't wait.
Yes, but I haven't finished the cot yet,
so maybe we can wait a bit longer.
Hey, good timing.
I just put the Barbie on.
Oh, it smells fantastic.
I wish we could stay, Maeve,
but we've gotta get back to the city.
Yeah, sorry, that's my fault.
I have a ton of work to catch up on.
How long are you in town for, Georgie?
Just till Tuesday.
So, how are you liking Melbourne so far?
Oh, it's incredible.
I mean, I travel all the time for work,
but something about this place just feels
different.
Well, you'll have to
come back then.
It's a shame you guys
are going to miss my concert.
Concert? Are you a musician?
- Kind of.
- Oh, kind of.
Maeve's an incredible,
amazing folk singer.
She's a local legend,
and she's been belting out tunes
since we were just little kids.
Back when Zachy here
- was lead guitarist in my band.
- Yes.
- You play guitar?
- Kind of, kind of.
I asked if he wanted
to jam with me tonight,
but he said he had
some very important plans
with someone in the city.
Well, now you're here, you should stay.
Your dad's coming tonight.
I'm sure he'd love to see you.
I would, mate, I would, but no,
I've got to get Georgie back.
Well, I'll give him a big squeeze for you.
I'm sure he'll be the first one
on the dance floor.
Hey, um, why don't we... why
don't we stay for a few songs?
Drive back later tonight.
What? I wouldn't suggest
driving after dusk.
There's too many roo's about.
Uh, he means kangaroos.
They have a habit of jumping out
into the middle of the road.
Why don't you stay here?
We've got enough room.
Thank you, guys, thank you.
- But we really should...
- That sounds great, thank you
- so much.
- What? I thought...
We can just go back first thing.
You have someone
to take care of Snoopy, right?
- I mean, yeah...
- Then perfect!
Okay, I guess...
I guess we're staying.
- Oh!
- Well.
Here's to staying put.
Hey, hey!
How many people are coming?
Ah, well, knowing Maeve,
she's probably invited the whole town.
Yeah.
She always did thrive on
the big audience.
Yep.
Even being seven months pregnant
doesn't hold her back.
I can't believe you're going to be a dad.
How's it feel?
Uh,
terrified.
Mate, you'll be fine.
I just keep thinking,
what if I stuff this up?
You know, like, what if I don't
know how to change a nappy
or calm them down
when they're crying or swaddle?
What even is a swaddle?
I've got no idea.
What if I'm not smart enough
to help them
- with their homework...
- Mate.
Or make enough money
- to send them to a good school?
- Hey, hey, listen to me,
listen to me, listen to me.
You know none of that matters.
Yeah?
You and Maeve are going to
love that baby.
And everything else will sort itself out.
And if you ever need, you know,
Uncle Zach to come over
and help with the algebra homework,
you know, I'll be there quicker
than you can say.
Y equals MC-squared minus 9.
I'm pretty sure you failed
maths with me, big fella.
Yeah, that's...
that's because I was
chasing football and dreams.
Yeah, I was too busy chasing Maeve.
Yeah.
- So tell me.
- Yeah?
When did you all of a sudden
become a local Melbourne guide?
That's a good question.
I was only meant to fill in for the day,
you know, give Dad some rest,
but somehow...
Georgie convinced me.
Yeah, I can see that.
No, it's not... it's not like that.
- Well, why not?
- Well, for one
she lives on the other side of the world.
You have a passport.
Dating a foreign woman didn't
turn out well for me last time.
Yeah, well, she wasn't the right one.
Yeah, but I convinced myself
she was. And then
she up and leaves me
as soon as I'm done with footy.
You need to find someone
who wants you for you.
Not someone who's into
designer clothes or red carpets.
I don't know,
I'm just, I'm a bit more
cautious these days.
I've got to
take my time with things.
You want my advice?
Yeah.
Don't wait.
There's plenty of things
in this life that take time.
Trust me, I know.
Sometimes, things just appear
right in front of you.
And if you wait
before you know it, they're gone.
Wow!
You look gorgeous!
Thanks so much for letting me borrow it.
Oh, please, I'm just happy
to see it out of my wardrobe.
I haven't been able
to fit into it for months.
- Do you know what you're having?
- A girl.
She's an absolute miracle.
You know, it's been a long journey
to get where we are now.
Not how we planned it.
I'm so sorry.
I always wanted to be a mum.
I saw myself with a whole tribe of kids.
We'd all go on tour together and,
and they'd all play
a different musical instrument
in the family band.
It sounds silly now, but
that was my fantasy.
We're all made to believe
that starting a family is easy.
It's just what people
do, it's natural. But,
for some of us, it's
it's not.
I'm just so grateful for Scott.
We've weathered
the highs and the lows and
the heartbreaks together.
He's my rock.
I can tell you're going to be
amazing parents.
Thank you.
I can't believe,
after waiting all these years
that
we're going to have
a crying baby in this house
in just seven weeks.
It was all worth it.
Sounds like you and Zach had
a fun week exploring Melbourne.
Oh, so fun. He's the perfect guide.
He's great, isn't he?
You two look
really cute together.
What? Oh, no, we're not together.
Oh, maybe I misread things.
I thought I felt a vibe between you two.
Sorry.
So, um, do you have
a special someone waiting
for you back in New York then?
Me? No.
Maybe a couple hundred emails
and a deadline or two.
I'm pretty much married to my job.
What? You never met
anyone on your travels?
I... I run the 24-hour column,
so my life is kind of hectic.
I barely have time to
eat and sleep, let alone date.
Well, you seem pretty relaxed right now.
I, um...
Now that you mention it,
I... I haven't checked
my phone all afternoon.
Maybe us laid-back Aussies
are rubbing off on you?
Maybe.
All right.
All right, so
- this way?
- Yeah, yeah, move it in a bit.
Here?
Now move it out.
- What, over here?
- Yeah, yeah, now move it in.
- That's what you just said.
- And shake it all about.
Do the hokey pokey, turn around.
Hilarious. You've already
mastered the dad joke.
Well, that's what it's all about.
Yeah.
Hey, I ran into old Mr Thomas
at the market yesterday.
Oh, yeah, the math magician?
Yes, the legend himself.
Still teaching, still sporting
the signature bow tie.
He said the PE teacher
at Oceanside High
is leaving in a couple of months.
The school's looking for a new coach
for the Ocean Sharks footy team.
And?
I wanted to know if you'd be interested.
Me?
Don't you think it's time you
got back to doing what you love?
Come on, come and check out
all your hard work.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Oh, not bad, eh?
Not bad at all.
Great job, you two.
He's a man of many talents, Georgie.
I'll be getting him around here next
to build a swing set and a tree house.
I'm going to go check on Maeve.
Yeah. See if she needs
any vocal warming exercises.
- You look...
- Clean?
I was going to say elegant
radiant, beautiful.
I don't have my notepad on me.
I'll have to remember those.
Oh I'll remember.
Oh, wow, look at the sunset.
- Hey, come with me.
- Where are we going?
I'll show you in a sec. Come on,
we don't have much time.
Who's keeping track
of time now, huh?
Are we on a stakeout or something?
Shh, shh, shh.
I told you about the long grass.
What if there's snakes?
Georgie.
Where did they all come from?
Oh, it's magic hour.
It's when they all come out to say hello.
This is the most beautiful thing
I've ever seen.
You've changed, Georgie Girl.
What? How?
I don't know.
You just seem more
present.
Wow.
It's really rare to see a joey
out here by itself.
Usually one of the big males is out here
keeping an eye on their mob.
And trust me, you don't want to
cross a buck in the wild.
No, no, no, no! Oh no Georgie,
Georgie, no!
Is it still there?
I don't know.
Good that sounds like sound check.
I'd better tune up the guitar.
It's all clear.
Sorry.
- Hey, Zach?
- Yeah?
Would that kangaroo have
tried to
hurt me?
Not if I had anything to do with it.
Good evening, everyone.
G'day.
We're so glad you could
all join us this evening
for this very special performance
by my undeniably talented
incredibly resilient, fiercely determined
and unshakeable force of nature,
that is my wife, Maeve Miller.
Thank you for coming, everyone.
Tonight I'll be singing
some songs from my album,
which is dedicated
to the love of my life, Scott.
Without you
music wouldn't sound as good.
A one, two, three, four.
I remember the night
Just cried and cried
Not gonna run Not going to hide
There's a fire inside me
Burning bright
Don't write me off I'm up for the fight
Been down so long
I'm not sure where I belong
No magic wand No wishing well
Cos only time will tell
Time, only time
Only time will tell where
I belong
Time, only time
Oh, in time
I'll find where I belong
Ooh
That's the Southern Cross over there
beautiful isn't it?
Like on the Australian flag, right?
Right.
First nation people say it looks like
the footprint of a giant eagle
they use the tail star to tell the time.
Oh I'm sorry,
I could babble on about
astronomy all night, I'm Rodney.
Rodney?
- As in Roddo, Zach's dad?
- Right.
You must be Georgie.
How'd you know?
Well... not too
many Americans at this party,
so your accent kind of stood out
like a sore thumb.
How are you? How's your back doing?
Oh look, I'm just fine, thanks very much.
Thank you for asking.
Look, I'm sorry that I couldn't
drive you around all week,
but I'm glad that my son could take over.
Oh, he's been a wonderful
guide
truly, it... it's been
an unforgettable trip.
I'm glad to hear it.
You know...
just between you and me...
I was hoping to be able to
meet you while you were in town.
Why's that?
My boy may seem like
a solid guy, a real tough nut,
but he's a sensitive soul.
This last year has been
pretty hard on him
both professionally and personally
much more than he lets on.
I know my son, he'd do
anything to make sure
that the people around him are okay,
even if he himself isn't.
So when he called me that day
that he picked you up
from the airport...
I heard the old Zach
someone who was excited,
motivated, happy.
I just had to meet the woman
who was behind it.
You think I'm the reason?
Oh
It's clear as the stars
in the night sky, Georgie.
Well, shall we?
Yeah.
All right.
Well, I'll leave you kids be.
- Nice meeting you, Georgie.
- You too, Roddo.
Come with me.
This next song is dedicated
to a very special woman.
She's travelled all the way from the US
and we're very lucky to have her
with us here tonight.
Georgie, this one's for you.
One, two, three, four.
Hey there, Georgy girl
She's so talented.
I'm already such a big fan of hers.
- She's a fan of yours too.
- Mine?
Yeah.
She said she really likes you.
Said you guys had a connection.
- She really said that?
- Yeah.
Just pass you by
Could it be you just don't try
Or is it the clothes you wear?
And now I'm going to
hand you over to the band.
Hey Zach?
Yeah?
Do you remember when you asked me
why I put myself
through so much stress?
Yeah, I remember.
The truth is I know why.
I was just...
I don't know, too embarrassed to admit it.
You can tell me.
It's
fear.
Fear of what?
Fear of being left behind.
I spent a long time not knowing
what I wanted to do with my life.
I hopped around from career to career.
I studied law. I was a personal trainer.
I even tried out acting for my career.
I was completely lost.
My point is...
I didn't find my true passion until now.
I love my job,
but I should be
at the height of my career.
The clock is
ticking so loud and I...
I need to make up for all that lost time.
My coach had a saying
be a team player but run your own race.
He meant you can't compare yourself to
any other player on the field.
We all have our own path to follow.
Our own story.
Sometimes
we get so caught up in what we think
our timeline should be
what the other players are doing
when all we really need to do is
stop
breathe
look around,
and realise
we're exactly where we're meant to be.
You're right.
I think I'm exactly where I'm meant to be.
I see you met my old man earlier.
- I did.
- Mm.
You're so lucky to have a dad like him.
Oh, please don't tell him that.
You're right though.
I am.
He seemed pretty keen to meet you.
- Yeah. He, um...
- Hmm.
He just wanted to know
all about New York.
Ah.
Well, I probably should go say hello.
Thanks for the dance, Georgie Girl.
Hello?
Georgie? Where have you been?
I thought you fell off
the face of the earth.
Hey, Eric. No, I'm just down the coast.
The signal's a little dodgy here,
but it is just so...
What do you mean
you're down the coast?
Don't worry. I'm still
on track with the article.
I got some great photos.
I saw like a 100 kangaroos last night.
Okay, Georgie, Georgie.
You need to get back
to Melbourne ASAP,
you hear me?
Relax. We're going this morning.
Okay.
Or this afternoon.
Geez, I guess my body clock's
still at the same...
No, Georgie, Georgie, Georgie.
Did you not get my voicemail
I sent you yesterday?
Or the emails or the texts
or the IG messages
or the notes that I sent
to your hotel room?
No? Okay.
Well, Morris got you a spot
on Australia's biggest
late-night show tonight.
Are you prepared?
What?
What...
What... what are you...
what are you talking about?
Why would I go on a late-night show?
I'm a... I'm a writer,
not... not a celebrity.
Morris' old friends are the host.
They had a last-minute
cancellation and need a filler.
They seem really excited
about having you on.
Morris wants you to talk about
what you've discovered in Melbourne,
but I think this is a test.
I think he wants to see
if you can step into his shoes.
This is a huge deal, Georgie.
This is exactly what
you've been waiting for.
No, I... I don't... I don't...
I can't... I just... I can't.
I... I... I can't even think!
You all right in there?
All you have to do
is talk about the article.
I... I haven't finished
the article. I barely started
and I've just been so busy and I...
- I can't breathe.
- You haven't started it?
Georgie, what have you been doing?
- Georgie, I'm coming in.
- Don't come in, I'm...
Hey, hey, hey, hey, what happened?
- I... I need to go, now.
- What do you mean?
Why would you let me sleep till 1:00 pm?
I thought you needed the rest.
I'm sorry, I didn't... I didn't mean...
No, I don't need a rest,
I... I need to work.
And now I have to go
to Melbourne to do this
- this late-night show.
- Oh, that's amazing.
- No, it's terrible.
- What? No.
You don't understand.
This was my big opportunity
and I've blown it. I...
I... I should have been
preparing all last night,
not dancing in a barn.
This is... this is a huge
mistake. I... I shouldn't be here.
I thought you said last night
was exactly where you meant to be.
Well, maybe I was wrong.
Okay.
Yeah.
Are you sure
you can't stay a little longer?
I wish I could.
Thanks for everything, Maeve.
I'll be thinking of you
in seven weeks' time.
Please tell me you'll come back and visit.
I really hope so.
- It was great seeing you, Mate.
- You too.
Don't be a stranger, okay?
Thank you both, for everything.
Great.
Hey, Zach.
Don't waste time.
Well, thank you for asking
that question, Danny.
Melbourne is a melting pot
full of cuisines from all over the
world... Oh no, it's terrible, isn't it?
No, no, no. You're... you're doing great.
Okay, yeah, you kind of sound
like an AI robot.
And I don't think you have to thank her
for asking every single question.
This is a nightmare.
Em, what am I going to do?
I'll make a fool of myself on TV.
Just breathe. It's okay.
No, it's not. Morris was counting on me
and I can't even answer
a stupid question
about Melbourne. And...
I'm literally the worst person
for running off on Zach.
He's done nothing wrong.
It's me. I'm the screw-up.
Georgie...
do you remember that day
we went to Water World
when we were kids?
Yes.
You and I dressed up
as mermaids.
We slid down every
single slide about ten times
and we shared that giant bag of candy.
- Best summer ever.
- It sure was.
And when we went back to school,
you stood up in assembly
and told everyone about it.
You remembered every single moment
from that day with meticulous detail.
And... and do you remember
what you said
the best part of that day was?
I don't know. The slip and slide?
You said the best part of the day
was how happy everybody was.
All these kids and families
just having the best day ever.
It wasn't about the place.
It was about the people.
That's what made that day extra special.
I wish things were still so simple
like they were back then.
Things are simple, Georgie.
You were born to do this.
I knew that from the very moment
I saw you make that speech
to 100 snotty kids.
Hey, life's too short
to waste time living in fear.
Go out there and do that
little mermaid proud.
I'll try.
Zach!
Thank goodness you're here.
I thought you might have left.
Well I'm your driver aren't I?
- Well, yeah, but, uh...
- Good to go?
I guess so.
I... I didn't mean what I said before.
No, you're right, Georgie.
I shouldn't have let you
sleep in so late this morning.
I shouldn't have agreed
to stay at the concert.
I should not have driven you
all the way down the coast.
And I should not have agreed
to be your guide.
It's all just been
a big mistake.
But don't worry, I will... I
will still drive you to the airport
tomorrow, yeah?
And we'll both just
move on from
all of this.
Thank you. Thank you
for joining us, everyone.
Well, we have a very special
Aussie icon on the show tonight.
I'm talking about myself, of course.
I'll be outside whenever you're
ready to head back to the hotel.
You're not going to stay and watch?
No, I'll just catch you after.
- Zach, I...
- Georgie.
So glad you could make it.
I'm Annette, producer.
We are so thrilled to have you here.
Sorry for the late notice, by the way.
Oh, no problem at all.
Morris has told me all about you.
It seems you're highly regarded
at the New York Herald.
- I am?
- Mm-hmm.
- I mean, I am.
- Okay, yeah.
We're on a tight schedule tonight.
Between Hugh Jackman
and Cate Blanchet,
we don't have a second to spare.
So it's important
you keep your answers brief.
Brief, but I don't know...
You came on a great night tonight.
Ratings are already through the roof.
2.4 million people
are watching right now.
What?
And you're on in nine
eight, seven, six...
But it's not just about
celebrities on this show.
I do like to talk to normal folk
from time to time.
So I have invited a travel journalist.
She's come all the way from New York.
So please give a big Melbourne
welcome to Georgie Lewis.
Oh, yeah! Come on, Georgie.
Don't you want to take a seat, Georgie?
Thank you, Georgie. Take a seat there.
Thank you for coming
on the show, Georgie.
- Thank you.
- Yeah, so let's start with
what we are all dying to know about.
Well, uh, Melbourne is...
Oh, no, no, no. Not that bit.
We'll want to know
what's going on between
you and Zach Patterson.
Oh, no, no. No, we're not...
You're riding bikes and eating
ice creams together,
that just screams romance to me.
Come on.
He's my guide.
He's been showing me around the city.
Your guide. Okay, no, boring.
Um, so, well, uh...
- Do you like the food?
- Oh, the food was, um...
Uh...
Uh, like a melting pot.
Full of cuisines from all over the world.
It, um, it has a culture of...
No, no, sorry.
It has a vibrant cafe culture.
- Uh...
- Mm-hmm.
Yep.
I'm sorry, um...
I... I thought I was invited
here to talk about
what I've discovered in Melbourne.
And the truth is
it's so much more than
I could have imagined.
I... I drank the best coffee
I've ever tasted.
I saw
street art that should be
hanging in a museum.
I saw a herd of kangaroos
and ate my very first meat pie.
Dazza introduced me to Nuji the koala.
Noah and Ace showed me how
Aussie rules footy is played.
Maeve Miller put on
a performance of a lifetime.
She and Scott showed me
what true love looks like.
And Zach...
Well...
Zach made it all possible.
Without him, I wouldn't have
been able to take it all in.
He helped me discover
a side of Melbourne
that I could have only dreamed about.
And a side of myself that's been
missing for a long time.
I'm sorry. I... I have something
very important I have to do.
Wait! Georgie! We're not finished!
Georgie. Umm I... I didn't...
Zach, I'm so sorry about today.
I never should have said those things.
It's okay. Just slow down.
None of it was true.
I was just so stressed out.
I wasn't mad at you.
I was mad at myself.
- Georgie!
- It's just up here.
Okay.
I need to do more cardio.
It wasn't a mistake.
None of it. I just...
I freaked out.
I thought the article was
the most important thing, but...
It isn't.
Now, I should be the one apologizing.
I didn't mean those things
I said back at the hotel.
This week has been
the furthest thing from a mistake.
I mean, I just, um...
I was just protecting myself.
I'm sorry.
You must be wondering why we're here.
I'm a little curious, yeah.
Well, it's not a hilltop
by your football field.
- Right.
- But
it's officially Monday morning.
Watch out, world!
Patto's coming for you!
- Go on.
- I'm not playing footy anymore.
- I don't know if it counts.
- Of course it counts, Zach.
I saw how you lit up when
you were teaching those boys.
You may be retired,
but you still have so much to offer.
Your career's not over.
It's just been leading to this moment.
Your next chapter.
You better be ready!
He's just getting started, Melbourne!
I'm gonna take this week by storm!
He's gonna win the week!
The only thing I want to win
is you, Georgie Girl.
Huh?
Yeah.
Since the moment I met you.
Georgie, you make me
feel like myself again.
That guy that believes every day
is a new opportunity.
When I'm with you
the world just feels
so much more colorful.
I mean, don't get me wrong,
you're a little chaotic.
You're annoyingly impatient.
You're addicted to schedules.
You're scared of everything
that slithers, swims and crawls.
But you're also just
perfect.
Hey, Zach.
Yeah, Georgie Girl.
Do you ever feel like you've
reached a moment in time
where you're exactly
where you're meant to be?
Absolutely.
Watch that right foot
in the pocket, Isaac!
Keep it coming, get back up to the line!
Let's go, get the couple out the back.
Lads, forward into the pocket!
All right, let's get it between
the sticks this time!
Bring it in!
Make sure you get
a cool down in, place!
Hello!
How was Thailand?
- Colorful.
- Yeah.
- Exotic.
- Yeah.
- Spicy.
- Spicy?
- Mm-hmm.
- I like spicy.
Ready for dinner, you two?
- Yeah, go on!
- Starving!
Let me get that.
Hello, brother.
Oh, I just read
your New Zealand feature.
- It's such a beautiful piece.
- Thanks!
Turns out it is
a completely different country.
Well, you've already decided
our next trip.
We're just gonna wait until
Sophia here, is old enough
to jet boat and bungee jump.
We'll happily be
designated babysitters
for you both, you two daredevils.
So, where to next, Georgie?
I don't know.
Only time will tell.
Yummy!
What makes a city great?
Is it the food?
The weather?
The sights and sounds?
Or maybe it's something
that can't be put into words.
Maybe it just has to be experienced.
My job is to make
your experience in a new city
as perfect and seamless as possible.
To give you busy people out there
one less thing to worry about.
Thanks.
Something to look forward to.
Because time is valuable,
and no one has enough of it.
And this week...
I have just the place for you.
Hmm.
I think I just died and went to heaven.
Petit Chou. Best in New York.
I can't believe you missed.
Morris' speech, by the way.
It was one for the ages.
Deborah was in tears.
He always knows
how to captivate an audience.
- I'd be a nervous wreck.
- Right?
The last time I gave a speech
was at my cousin's bar mitzvah.
I was so nervous that I cried.
Then I started singing,
"Whatta Man" by Salt-N-Pepa.
- You want a bite?
- Yes, I'm starving.
- Ugh!
- Oh!
No, no, no. Don't rub it.
You'll make it worse. You gotta dab. Dab!
I don't have time. I don't have time.
- Georgie.
- Uh.
- Do you have time to talk?
- Yes. Yes, of course.
Um... congratulations
on 30 years, Morris.
- Hmm.
- I'm sorry I missed your party.
That's all right.
New Orleans. How was it?
Great. Yeah,
just finishing up now.
Should be in by 12:00.
Hmm, you know,
you remind me a lot of myself.
Constantly jumping from place to place.
Running on fumes.
And I know running
the 24-hour column isn't easy.
I can handle it.
Oh, don't get me wrong, Georgie.
Obviously you're very capable
and your work speaks for itself.
I mean, 24 hours in Austin
was our most shared story this month.
Look, I just hope
that you take the time to, uh...
Really enjoy these experiences.
The same way we want our readers to.
You don't need to worry about me.
Oh, no, no. I'm not worried.
I just think
it's time I sent you on a, um
different kind of assignment.
I'm trying to slow down now
and retirement's fast approaching.
And I'm not up for those
long-haul flights anymore.
Long-haul?
How would you like to do your first ever
week-long travel feature?
Yes! Yes, of course.
I'm... I'm ready.
- I'm... I'm so ready for this.
- Great, great.
Now, I want you to
really immerse yourself
in the culture, the people.
Look... look beyond
the same old attractions.
Find out what makes the city tick.
What makes it unique.
I will. I'm on it. You...
You won't regret this, Morris.
Oh! Uh, sorry. Uh, where am I going?
Melbourne.
Melbourne, Florida?
You're funny.
- Melbourne, Australia.
- What?
You mean the land of poisonous snakes
and flesh-eating crocodiles?
You've been watching way
too much Discovery Channel.
But, yeah, just call me
Crocodile Georgiee.
- When do you leave?
- Today.
I've got one week until the deadline.
I'll lose two days in travel,
so I've got to go ASAP.
You're travelling for two days?
Technically, 24 hours and 16 minutes.
But I'll lose another 14 hours
with the time difference.
Please tell me
they're flying you business.
I'm just lucky they organized
a chauffeur for me.
I told Morris I'd struggle to drive
on the left side of the road.
You struggle to drive
on the right side of the road.
I'm so hungry, Em.
Do you have any snacks that
aren't chopped up vegetables
- or unsalted nuts?
- I eat whole foods, Georgie.
Maybe you should try it.
You seem to be on a staple diet
of airline pretzels
and whatever's in the closest
vending machine.
This from the girl who used
to eat chocolate eclairs
for breakfast every single morning.
They were from Petit Chou!
And for your information,
I also eat whole foods.
I got a slice of mushroom pizza
on the way to the airport yesterday.
Mushrooms!
You're going to run yourself
into the ground
and potentially contract scurvy.
Why don't you go home
before your flight?
Pack, eat, take a nap.
Way more efficient
to come straight here.
I'd waste 35 minutes
getting from the office
to my apartment, then another
hour getting to the airport.
Complete waste of time, not to
mention I'd be backtracking.
You're only 20 minutes from the airport,
- it took me 25 minutes to get...
- Oh, okay, okay, fine.
I'm exhausted just listening to you.
What do you call this look?
"Teams" chic?
Nobody can see what clothes
I'm wearing under my desk.
- Oh, speaking of clothes.
- Oh no, you better not!
I thought the days of my sister
raiding my closet were over.
It's the middle of summer there,
I need something colorful,
fresh, floaty, fun. Ooh
this is giving Jennifer Grey
in The Catskills.
Well, just take it.
If it isn't made of feather down,
then I won't be needing it.
Are you seriously only taking
your tiny carry-on?
Pro tip, never check luggage.
Such a time waster.
Plenty of room in here
for everything I need.
Any room for me?
I wish there was, but something tells me
you'd be too scared of all the spiders.
Speak for yourself!
You screamed when you saw
my neighbor's kid
dressed as Spider-Man for Halloween.
He was very convincing.
- Passports?
- Check.
- Sunglasses?
- Check.
Bikini?
What? You might meet
a cute Aussie surfer.
This isn't a vacation, Em, it's work,
and it's a big opportunity for me.
I don't have time for
- distractions.
- Georgie, it's Australia,
the home of the Hemsworth brothers.
I'm guessing there's going to
be many distractions.
Please, just promise me
you'll take care of yourself.
Don't make me worry about you.
I'll be fine.
Don't worry, I'll be fine.
I'm going to Australia!
Eric, there's
still no sign of my driver.
Where are they?
I called Luxury Cars, they said
someone would be there shortly.
Shortly? What kind of time frame is that?
Uh, if nobody arrives
in ten minutes,
I'll book you another service, don't worry.
I'll find you a ride,
even if I have to hire a
kangaroo to hop you over there.
Eric, you're the best, you know that?
Of course, I know that.
Call me anytime, Georgie.
Okay.
You right?
Sorry, must have given you
quite a scare there.
You almost ran me over.
Yeah, well, I mean, not exactly.
Excuse me?
Oh, it's just,
you were standing on the road
and you were looking
in the wrong direction.
No, I wasn't.
That...
Well, I shouldn't have to fear for my life
while waiting for my driver, okay?
I'm just running late to pick
someone up, I'm sorry again.
Yeah, just watch
where you're going next time.
A little tag on your hat there.
Oh, no.
- Georgie Lewis?
- Yeah?
Zach.
I'll be your driver today.
- No.
- No?
- No, you can't be my driver.
- Well, unfortunately.
I am.
But, uh, my assistant
booked with Luxury Cars.
Yep, that's me. I'm sorry I'm late.
I hear you're a journalist.
Travel journalist.
Ah, well, you'll love Melbourne.
Culture capital of Australia.
And the traffic's not too bad,
so it'll probably take us half an hour
- to get to the city.
- Wait, wait, wait.
This has to be a mistake.
Yeah, look, um
full disclosure.
Luxury Cars is actually
my dad's company.
He threw his back out this morning,
so I had to rush here to fill in.
Oh, um, is he okay?
Yeah
he'll be right by tomorrow.
I, uh, I was installing drywall
on the other side of town
when he called, so again,
I'm sorry you had to wait.
I wish I'd known that before
I went full New Yorker on you.
New York?
I thought I heard an accent.
I'm not the one with the accent.
You driving, then?
It's just we do things
a little differently down here.
Do you want to
switch?
So.
- Where to first?
- Uh, just my hotel, please.
I think I'll get to bed early.
- Bed? It's 7:30 am.
- What?
Haven't you noticed the broad daylight?
No, I...
I'm just all confused.
I think I need a coffee.
Ah, well, you came to the right city.
Oh, I marked all the best
cafe locations in my schedule.
- Did your dad send it to you?
- Yeah, he did.
I haven't had a chance to look
at it yet, but don't you worry.
I'll get you sorted.
You gonna share those?
Hey, it's 8:04 now.
I'll quickly grab a coffee,
then we can check off the
National Gallery before noon.
Uh, this... this doesn't look right.
- Where are we?
- St. Kilda.
One of my favourite places
to get caffeinated.
Uh, but, um
it's... it's not on my list.
I know.
Just try it. I'll find a park.
Fine. Um
can you just wait here, though?
I'll be quick.
Well, this is a no-stopping zone,
so I'll get done with the ticket,
but I'll come find you.
- Um, but...
- Have fun.
Okay.
Hi, what can I get for you?
Coffee, please.
- What kind?
- Just coffee.
Uh, flat white, latte, cappuccino...
- Black coffee?
- Long? Short?
Regular?
How about I give you
a couple to try, yeah?
Okay.
Mmm.
So, what do you...
what do you think?
Best coffee I've ever tasted.
I tried the long black,
short black, flat white,
latte, piccolo, ristretto.
Oh, yeah? Can't tell.
You, uh
you forgot this.
- Left it in the car.
- Thanks.
I, uh, I usually save photos
for the attractions.
Perfect.
Turns out this is one.
Well, I guess I should try
a cappuccino while I'm here.
How about we, um, how about we,
uh, we walk off those jitters?
If you're into art, I know
a great place we can check out.
The National Gallery?
There's a French Renaissance
exhibit that opens today.
Renaissance? No, no, no.
We're in Melbourne now.
We should see some local art, yeah?
Okay.
- Pretty cool, huh?
- Incredible.
- Bold. Gritty. Poetic...
- Sorry?
Oh, um, I tend to spitball
some adjectives
that come to mind
whenever I'm in a new city.
Helps me later
when I'm writing the article.
Oh, right.
Raw, provocative, honest.
- Oh, there you go.
- Yeah.
It's like an efficient way
to capture the moment.
Saves so much time later.
I can't believe this wasn't on my list.
Yeah, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to
drag you off course or anything.
But don't worry, Dad'll have
you back on track tomorrow.
You're not driving me tomorrow?
No, no, I'm just... I'm
filling in for the day.
Oh.
But don't worry, you know,
he drives a nice car.
You know, he wears a suit,
unlike this dusty old mop.
Uh, no, it's not that. It's, um
well, this is just so interesting.
It's... it's not your typical
guidebook destination.
It's... it's local.
It's
unique.
Hey, how would you feel about
staying on as my driver?
- Oh, I'm not a driver.
- No, no, not a driver.
Um, a local guide.
I'm... I'm just a tradesman.
I build houses, you know.
Maybe you want someone a bit more
- professional.
- No, I want you.
I mean... I... I want, um, you
to show me the real Melbourne.
A side of the city that only
a local would know about.
Listen, this article is a huge deal for me.
My boss is retiring soon
and he's trusting me with a story.
I need to prove that I can look
beyond the same old attractions.
I know you can help me.
Please.
You don't mind being driven
around in a dusty old work car?
Absolutely not.
And you're not going to make me
follow a schedule?
Nope.
Okay, all right. You've
got yourself a seat.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
- Oh, whoa.
- Whoa. You all right?
Yeah, it's just this, um,
jet lag is not messing around.
All right, do you want
to take a seat for a sec?
Yeah.
Ooh.
- Well, I'll go get the car.
- Thanks, Zach.
Hey, Georgie.
Welcome to Melbourne.
I had the most amazing coffee
I've ever tasted.
The city has
all these incredible lane-ways
with street art and cafes.
It feels like the best parts of New York
mixed with San Francisco
with a touch of Vancouver
and a sprinkle of Europe.
Oh, I need to write that down.
Georgie, do you have
any idea what time it is?
Uh, 5:00 pm?
I'm amazed I'm still awake, to be honest,
but I know as soon as I sit down...
- It's 1:00 am!
- Oops.
I... I'm glad you're having a great time,
but I really need to get back to sleep.
- Why'd you leave your phone on?
- In case of emergencies,
which clearly this isn't.
Can you just stop worrying about me?
Have you eaten anything today?
Uh, I ate a whole pack of these
Tim Tam cookie things.
Georgie, this is why
I worry about you.
Please, just go somewhere tomorrow
and have a healthy lunch.
Okay, I'm sure Zach
will know of a good place.
Who's Zach?
Oh, he's my local guide.
He took me to
the most amazing places today.
Gave me a lot of good inspo
for the article.
Who are you, and what
have you done with my sister?
What?
Since when have you needed
a local guide when you travel?
Or met anyone new, for that matter?
Who is this Zach? I need details.
Georgie?
Georgie! Are you there,
can you hear me?
Morning, sunshine.
Cracking day today?
Yeah, it's, uh
cracking.
- You washed your car?
- Yeah, I did.
She needed a good spruce up, so did I.
I had to at least try and look the part.
You look very, um...
Clean.
Thank you.
How's your dad doing?
Oh, he's a tough nut. He's, uh,
already back on his feet.
Good.
Ready for some brekkie?
Oh, no, I'm good.
I grabbed this for the road.
Oh, no, no, no, no, no. Hey, come on.
That's not breakfast.
You hired me to show you
all the great things that
Melbourne has to offer, right?
Well, that includes, good food.
You okay?
It's, um
it's taking a while.
- We only just sat down.
- It's been ten minutes already.
But they do have to cook the food here.
The actually do...
- Oh, thank goodness.
- Oh, thank you.
What?
Nothing.
Hey.
Try this.
It's, uh, a famous Australian spread.
- Tell me what you think.
- Is it chocolate?
Umm, kinda.
Oh!
Oh!
What is that?
It's Vegemite.
It's an acquired taste,
but all us Aussies grew up on this stuff.
That is the weirdest thing I've ever eaten.
Oh, come on. You guys combine
peanut butter and jam. That's weird.
That, my friend
is the best combination
known to man.
What are you doing?
Capturing the moment.
I'm not supposed to publish
photos of myself, you know.
Really?
That's a shame.
- Patto!
- Oh, no.
- It is you!
- Hi.
- Unbelievable.
- Hi. Can I get a photo?
Uh, yeah, sure.
Yeah, yeah.
Yeah.
Okay.
- Legend. Thanks, mate.
- No worries.
Uh... What was that?
Are you some kind of celebrity?
- I don't know what that was.
- She seemed to know you.
I think she confused me
with somebody else.
- But she came right over...
- So, Georgie girl.
- Should we get going?
- Oh, yes.
- Come on.
- Right.
Have a look at this.
So, if we start with the Eureka Sky Deck,
then we'll be within walking
distance to Collins Street
- and Block Arcade.
- Hey, I thought we agreed.
No schedule.
Oh, right.
Is there, like, a rough plan, though?
Oh, yeah. I thought we'd meander
down South Bank, you know.
Grab a coffee, and, you know,
then I can take you to one of my fav...
- Why do you always do that?
- Do what?
- Always looking at your watch.
- No, I'm not.
Yeah, you are.
- You're always in a rush.
- What?
No, I'm not. I'm just...
I'm just efficient. That's all.
There's a lot to cover, not a
lot of time, so I'm just
- trying to make sure I get...
- Hey.
Trust me.
Oh, Melbourne.
Vibrant, thriving, beautiful Melbourne.
If you've ever wondered what
it's like to step back in time
and into the future
this is the place for you.
There's no shortage of thrills.
Frills.
And relaxing hideaways to recharge.
- Oh!
- Oh, my gosh.
Don't even get me
started on the food,
because once you try it
it will leave you wanting more,
and more,
and more.
Who knew one city could have it all?
That was fun.
I can't remember the last time
I rode a bike.
Hey, what do you call this flavor again?
Hokey Pokey.
It's a
vanilla honeycomb.
It's actually a Kiwi delicacy,
but we claim it as our own.
What's a Kiwi?
A nickname for a New Zealander.
Right.
You know, I always thought.
New Zealand was part of Australia.
It's not.
Yeah, but you guys seem really similar.
Completely different country.
- It's so close.
- It's 2,000 miles away.
You sound the same.
- We sound nothing alike.
- Yeah, you do.
Oi, mate, you beauty.
I don't know what that is.
It doesn't sound like
New Zealand or Kiwi.
I thought it was spot on, mate.
You sound like a cartoon version
of Crocodile Dundee.
That's exactly what I was going for.
Uh-huh.
Oh, hey, can you hold this for a sec?
Are those people...
Are they taking photos of us?
Oh, probably just tourists.
Hey, come on, let's get the bikes back.
Huh?
So how do I rate as your guide
so far, Georgie girl?
You're doing exceedingly well.
I can't believe how much
we've checked off already.
And, first impressions of the city?
- Lively, engaging.
- Yeah.
Not what I expected.
What did you expect?
I don't know.
Rugged bushlands,
snakes, scary spiders,
- surfers, Outback Steakhouse.
- Ah.
I'm sorry to disappoint.
Outback Steakhouse is actually
an American company.
We don't have that.
But everything else is not too
far out in Melbourne.
I actually, um...
I'm from a small town
down by the coast, so...
I grew up fending off my fair
share of snakes and spiders.
Sounds terrifying.
It's actually pretty spectacular.
If you have time in your schedule,
you should... you should check it out.
- Oh, you little ripper.
- What?
The day's not over yet, Georgie Girl.
I've still got one more
surprise up my sleeve.
What is it?
Come on.
Come on.
- Here's trouble.
- Go on.
- Here's trouble.
- Go on.
- Dazza! Good to see ya mate.
- Oh, Patto!
- Long time, buddy.
- Thank you for doing this.
- I know it's last minute.
- Nah, I'm happy to help, mate.
Daz, this is Georgie.
Georgie, this is Darren, aka Dazza.
- Nice to meet you.
- American.
- Mm-hmm.
- Oh, lovely accent.
Why does everyone think
I'm the one with the accent?
Dazza and I go way back.
We went to high school together.
- Yeah, we did mate.
- Yeah.
So, Georgie Girl.
Do you want to know what
we're doing here today?
Uh, yeah.
What's cute but has claws?
My sister?
Think marsupials.
Georgie, this is Nuji.
He's one of the rescues here
at the sanctuary.
Go on. Get up close.
Okay.
I can't believe it.
Hi, Nuji.
Hello, mate.
He's an orphan.
- Mum got hit by a car.
- Oh, no. Poor little thing.
He has a good life, though.
Here at the sanctuary.
We don't usually let
people in to see koalas
after hours, but
since you're Patto's special guest,
we had to make an exception.
Yes, thank you. This is
this is the most Australian thing ever.
I thought you might like it.
He seems quite taken with you, Georgie.
Do you think
a koala could live in
a New York City studio apartment?
I think their natural habitat
is slightly different to yours.
- I'm gonna look into it.
- Okay.
Hey, why does everyone
keep calling you Patto?
Because Patterson is my last name.
It's an Aussie thing. We give...
we give nicknames to everyone.
- That's annoying.
- Why?
Because it's so confusing.
Patto, Dazza, I'll never know
what people's actual names are.
You don't need to know,
it's just what we do.
It's, uh, it's, uh, it's endearing.
Is that why you call me
Georgie Girl all the time?
Yeah.
And you... you remind me
of that girl from a song.
What song?
Hey there, Georgie Girl
Dreaming of someone you could be
Life is a reality
You can't always run away
I don't know it.
Oh, come on. I can't be the only one
that's ever sung
that song to you. The Seekers!
Melbourne band from the '60s.
The girl in the song
doesn't sound anything like me anyway.
If you say so.
So, I was thinking
we can grab some dinner
on the way back towards the city.
- I know a great spot.
- Sure.
Um, what's the name of the restaurant?
- I can look it up.
- It's a surprise.
Do we need to make a reservation?
No, there's always room
where we're going.
Well, how fancy is it?
Should I change back at the hotel?
Nah, you're perfect as you are.
I do need to grab something on the way.
Are you okay if we make
a quick pit stop?
Uh, well, I need to make sure
I have time to do something there.
- It'll be very quick.
- Can we just, um...
It really is very important.
What is it?
You'll see.
- Best restaurant in town.
- Pretty good company too.
I can't believe you were hiding
Snoopy from me all this time.
We've only known each other 48 hours.
Right.
Feels like longer for some reason.
Hey, Snoopy!
- He must have seen a seagull.
- Oh, I'll grab him.
What's so special over here, buddy?
What the...
Snoop!
Should have probably
put him on a leash.
Hey.
Hey.
- Yeah.
- You okay?
So, I guess you know.
Know what?
The poster. I know you...
I know you saw it.
- Oh, that?
- Yeah.
I... I didn't think
too much of it, really.
It's just, yeah, who are you?
I played football.
Australian rules football.
Is that like NFL?
No, it's uniquely Australian.
It's kind of like a mix
between rugby and soccer.
I guess that explains
all the celebrity sightings.
Yeah. I'm sorry, I probably
should have mentioned
something before now.
It's just sometimes it's easier
not to talk about it.
Why?
Uh, it was just such a big
big part of my life, you know. I...
I played all through high school.
I was drafted when I was 18.
You know, it was everything. It was
my entire identity.
So when I ruptured
my achilles a few years back
it's just easier not to talk about it.
I understand.
This might sound a bit silly.
Every morning,
crack of dawn on Monday
before training, I'd ride up
the side of this hill,
and I had the most
amazing view of the city.
It was my favourite time of day
because it was quiet and
still and...
Anyway, I'd, uh...
I'd watch the sunrise,
and then I'd take a breath,
and I'd scream right
at the top of my lungs.
"Come at me, world"! You know?
"You better be ready"! You know?
"Patto's coming for you"!
I don't know, it sort of
pumped me up from the start
of every week, you know.
And after I did that, I felt like I could
like I could do anything.
I've never told anyone that before.
Your secret's safe with me.
Hey, Patto!
You're my hero!
- Do you ever get used to that?
- No.
No, but, uh
my old man Roddo
taught me never to complain.
It's just a part of the job.
- Roddo?
- As in Rodney, my dad.
He used to come to
every single one of my games.
He lives down the coast now.
He only comes back for
the odd driving job every now and then.
That's a shame.
Yeah.
Hey, Snoop! No, hey, hey, hey, Cheeky!
What are you doing, eh?
What are you doing?
So, any sightseeing requests
for tomorrow, Georgie Girl?
- Well, I do have one.
- Yeah, go on.
Why don't we take that trip
down the coast you suggested?
Where you grew up.
What, really?
Yeah, well, I've been
thinking about it and, um
it does sound pretty spectacular.
Minus the snakes
and scary spiders, of course.
And, um, it's where you're from.
So you're the perfect guide.
You sure it won't take too
much time out of your schedule?
I'm not allowed a schedule, remember?
That's right. No, she's not.
And no, you're not.
No, you're not.
Hey. Hey. I'm not the one
writing the story.
No, I just had to capture the moment.
He's taking you on a road trip?
I don't know what I was thinking.
He told me this whole story about his dad
and how he used to play football
and I don't know what came over me.
I don't have time to go down the coast.
Georgie, breathe.
It might be great to get out of the city.
Just go with the flow.
You obviously came up
with this idea for a reason.
Oh. I see the reason.
Emma, this is my guide, Zach.
Zach, this is my sister, Emma.
Oh, right. G'day.
How's it going, Emma?
Hi, Zach.
Hope you're taking care of my sister.
Oh, don't you worry.
She's in good hands.
I can see that.
Okay, we gotta go.
Zach, please make sure she eats
a healthy meal once in a while
- and gets enough sleep.
- Yep.
She's basically like a fully grown baby.
Okay, bye, Em.
She seems to really care about you.
Thank you.
Yeah, she worries about me.
What does she worry about?
Ugh, you know,
that I'll get sick,
burn out, blah, blah, blah.
You, uh
you worry about those things?
Um, I never really
think about it, to be honest.
Most of my brain power
is tied up in work.
I'm not gonna lie, your job
sounds kind of stressful.
Can be.
Lots of late nights, transfers,
deadlines, flights.
So what do you do it all for?
Uh, what do you mean?
Well, why do you put yourself
through all the stress?
Um...
Well, uh.
I'm sorry, I don't mean to overstep.
No, no, no, it's fine.
It's, um, it's just, um...
I don't know.
Well...
There's plenty of time to think about it.
We should be at Apollo Bay
by about midday.
Did you bring your togs?
- My what?
- Your... your swimmers, your
your cossie, your
what do you call it? Your, um,
your... your bathing suit.
Oh, no, no.
I didn't think I'd be needing it.
Oh, you'll be needing it.
It's gonna be a scorcher.
Weren't we just at the beach last night?
No, that was a bay.
Go on, go get your swimmers.
- I'll meet you back here.
- I don't know if I really...
Georgie, do you trust me?
Okay.
What are you wearing?
- Just being sensible.
- Okay.
- Come over here.
- I'm good back here.
You scared?
No.
A little.
Of what?
Sharks, mainly.
And, um, stingrays
and jellyfish and riptides
that could sweep me out to sea.
Hey. Well, don't worry.
I'll protect you.
Can't let you come
all the way to Australia
- and not having a swim.
- Put down!
No, no, no, no, no, no.
I thought you New Yorkers
were supposed to be tough, eh?
A bit of water won't hurt you.
New Yorkers aren't typically
the strongest swimmers.
Ah.
You were saved by the storm clouds.
Storm clouds?
It can't be possible,
it's like a 100 degrees.
Haven't you ever heard that
saying about Melbourne before?
- What saying?
- Four seasons in one day.
Tell me you've got
your swimsuit under that.
- Yeah.
- Okay.
Shark! Shark!
- Huh?
- Shark! Shark!
Oh.
What the...
Georgie, I just got
to call to tell you that...
TV...
fabulous.
Everything okay?
Ugh, my assistant
left a voicemail,
but I can't get a signal.
Oh, yeah, reception's
a little bit dodgy around here.
But don't worry, it'll be fine
once we get back to the city.
You're right.
He was probably just calling
to tell me about his weekend.
Where were you?
I had to run back and get some
petrol for the trip back.
I got you a little prezzie
while I was there.
- Prezzie?
- Yeah, a present.
For braving the ocean today.
It's just a little reminder
not to take time too seriously.
Okay, Patto, very funny.
Patto? I see she's calling him Patto now.
Hey, look, it's a beautiful day.
Why don't we go sit down
and have a proper meal? Okay?
You'll love it, trust me.
It's an Aussie classic.
Pies aren't supposed to have meat.
Don't knock it till you try it.
Here, this is a must.
A must.
Everyone eats these at the footy.
Speaking of footy.
Excuse me, are you Zach Patterson?
As a matter of fact, young man, I am.
- Oh my God.
- It is, No way.
I knew it!! You're my
favourite player of all time!
Thanks, mate. What's your name?
- Ace, this is Noah.
- G'day, Ace. G'day, Noah.
Hi. Do you want to have a kick, Patto?
Oh, I'd love to, boys, but we're
on a bit of a... a tight schedule.
Oh!
- We have time.
- Yes.
- Yeah?
- Go show him how it's done.
Okay.
Oh my God.
Okay, first thing you've got to remember,
before any game,
is never let your guard down.
Go get it.
Hey! All right, that's it.
Ah!
Hey, good game.
Sorry about that.
No, no problem.
It... it was great seeing you in action.
I'm a little rusty.
Not quite the player I used to be.
Well, those boys didn't seem to think so.
They're easy to please.
You know, you don't have to be
the greatest player
in the league to make an impact
on somebody's life.
Those boys will probably
remember this day forever.
Hmm.
About time I got you back to the city.
Sure. Um, but, just, um
is there anywhere
around here to freshen up?
I have sand in
all kinds of places.
I know the feeling, and...
- I know the spot.
- Okay, great.
- Hey!
- Hey!
- How's it going?
- Good to have you back, mate.
I'm so sorry it's super late notice.
No, not at all. You're always welcome.
Thank you. Um, Georgie,
these are my good mates,
Scott and Maeve.
We've known each other
since we were tiny little kids.
Guys, this is Georgie.
She's a travel journalist from New York,
and I have been her
local guide for the week.
- Nice to meet you both.
- You too, Georgie.
- Oh, please, come on in.
- Yeah, come on.
So, how much longer to go now, Maeve?
Oh, only seven weeks. I can't wait.
Yes, but I haven't finished the cot yet,
so maybe we can wait a bit longer.
Hey, good timing.
I just put the Barbie on.
Oh, it smells fantastic.
I wish we could stay, Maeve,
but we've gotta get back to the city.
Yeah, sorry, that's my fault.
I have a ton of work to catch up on.
How long are you in town for, Georgie?
Just till Tuesday.
So, how are you liking Melbourne so far?
Oh, it's incredible.
I mean, I travel all the time for work,
but something about this place just feels
different.
Well, you'll have to
come back then.
It's a shame you guys
are going to miss my concert.
Concert? Are you a musician?
- Kind of.
- Oh, kind of.
Maeve's an incredible,
amazing folk singer.
She's a local legend,
and she's been belting out tunes
since we were just little kids.
Back when Zachy here
- was lead guitarist in my band.
- Yes.
- You play guitar?
- Kind of, kind of.
I asked if he wanted
to jam with me tonight,
but he said he had
some very important plans
with someone in the city.
Well, now you're here, you should stay.
Your dad's coming tonight.
I'm sure he'd love to see you.
I would, mate, I would, but no,
I've got to get Georgie back.
Well, I'll give him a big squeeze for you.
I'm sure he'll be the first one
on the dance floor.
Hey, um, why don't we... why
don't we stay for a few songs?
Drive back later tonight.
What? I wouldn't suggest
driving after dusk.
There's too many roo's about.
Uh, he means kangaroos.
They have a habit of jumping out
into the middle of the road.
Why don't you stay here?
We've got enough room.
Thank you, guys, thank you.
- But we really should...
- That sounds great, thank you
- so much.
- What? I thought...
We can just go back first thing.
You have someone
to take care of Snoopy, right?
- I mean, yeah...
- Then perfect!
Okay, I guess...
I guess we're staying.
- Oh!
- Well.
Here's to staying put.
Hey, hey!
How many people are coming?
Ah, well, knowing Maeve,
she's probably invited the whole town.
Yeah.
She always did thrive on
the big audience.
Yep.
Even being seven months pregnant
doesn't hold her back.
I can't believe you're going to be a dad.
How's it feel?
Uh,
terrified.
Mate, you'll be fine.
I just keep thinking,
what if I stuff this up?
You know, like, what if I don't
know how to change a nappy
or calm them down
when they're crying or swaddle?
What even is a swaddle?
I've got no idea.
What if I'm not smart enough
to help them
- with their homework...
- Mate.
Or make enough money
- to send them to a good school?
- Hey, hey, listen to me,
listen to me, listen to me.
You know none of that matters.
Yeah?
You and Maeve are going to
love that baby.
And everything else will sort itself out.
And if you ever need, you know,
Uncle Zach to come over
and help with the algebra homework,
you know, I'll be there quicker
than you can say.
Y equals MC-squared minus 9.
I'm pretty sure you failed
maths with me, big fella.
Yeah, that's...
that's because I was
chasing football and dreams.
Yeah, I was too busy chasing Maeve.
Yeah.
- So tell me.
- Yeah?
When did you all of a sudden
become a local Melbourne guide?
That's a good question.
I was only meant to fill in for the day,
you know, give Dad some rest,
but somehow...
Georgie convinced me.
Yeah, I can see that.
No, it's not... it's not like that.
- Well, why not?
- Well, for one
she lives on the other side of the world.
You have a passport.
Dating a foreign woman didn't
turn out well for me last time.
Yeah, well, she wasn't the right one.
Yeah, but I convinced myself
she was. And then
she up and leaves me
as soon as I'm done with footy.
You need to find someone
who wants you for you.
Not someone who's into
designer clothes or red carpets.
I don't know,
I'm just, I'm a bit more
cautious these days.
I've got to
take my time with things.
You want my advice?
Yeah.
Don't wait.
There's plenty of things
in this life that take time.
Trust me, I know.
Sometimes, things just appear
right in front of you.
And if you wait
before you know it, they're gone.
Wow!
You look gorgeous!
Thanks so much for letting me borrow it.
Oh, please, I'm just happy
to see it out of my wardrobe.
I haven't been able
to fit into it for months.
- Do you know what you're having?
- A girl.
She's an absolute miracle.
You know, it's been a long journey
to get where we are now.
Not how we planned it.
I'm so sorry.
I always wanted to be a mum.
I saw myself with a whole tribe of kids.
We'd all go on tour together and,
and they'd all play
a different musical instrument
in the family band.
It sounds silly now, but
that was my fantasy.
We're all made to believe
that starting a family is easy.
It's just what people
do, it's natural. But,
for some of us, it's
it's not.
I'm just so grateful for Scott.
We've weathered
the highs and the lows and
the heartbreaks together.
He's my rock.
I can tell you're going to be
amazing parents.
Thank you.
I can't believe,
after waiting all these years
that
we're going to have
a crying baby in this house
in just seven weeks.
It was all worth it.
Sounds like you and Zach had
a fun week exploring Melbourne.
Oh, so fun. He's the perfect guide.
He's great, isn't he?
You two look
really cute together.
What? Oh, no, we're not together.
Oh, maybe I misread things.
I thought I felt a vibe between you two.
Sorry.
So, um, do you have
a special someone waiting
for you back in New York then?
Me? No.
Maybe a couple hundred emails
and a deadline or two.
I'm pretty much married to my job.
What? You never met
anyone on your travels?
I... I run the 24-hour column,
so my life is kind of hectic.
I barely have time to
eat and sleep, let alone date.
Well, you seem pretty relaxed right now.
I, um...
Now that you mention it,
I... I haven't checked
my phone all afternoon.
Maybe us laid-back Aussies
are rubbing off on you?
Maybe.
All right.
All right, so
- this way?
- Yeah, yeah, move it in a bit.
Here?
Now move it out.
- What, over here?
- Yeah, yeah, now move it in.
- That's what you just said.
- And shake it all about.
Do the hokey pokey, turn around.
Hilarious. You've already
mastered the dad joke.
Well, that's what it's all about.
Yeah.
Hey, I ran into old Mr Thomas
at the market yesterday.
Oh, yeah, the math magician?
Yes, the legend himself.
Still teaching, still sporting
the signature bow tie.
He said the PE teacher
at Oceanside High
is leaving in a couple of months.
The school's looking for a new coach
for the Ocean Sharks footy team.
And?
I wanted to know if you'd be interested.
Me?
Don't you think it's time you
got back to doing what you love?
Come on, come and check out
all your hard work.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Oh, not bad, eh?
Not bad at all.
Great job, you two.
He's a man of many talents, Georgie.
I'll be getting him around here next
to build a swing set and a tree house.
I'm going to go check on Maeve.
Yeah. See if she needs
any vocal warming exercises.
- You look...
- Clean?
I was going to say elegant
radiant, beautiful.
I don't have my notepad on me.
I'll have to remember those.
Oh I'll remember.
Oh, wow, look at the sunset.
- Hey, come with me.
- Where are we going?
I'll show you in a sec. Come on,
we don't have much time.
Who's keeping track
of time now, huh?
Are we on a stakeout or something?
Shh, shh, shh.
I told you about the long grass.
What if there's snakes?
Georgie.
Where did they all come from?
Oh, it's magic hour.
It's when they all come out to say hello.
This is the most beautiful thing
I've ever seen.
You've changed, Georgie Girl.
What? How?
I don't know.
You just seem more
present.
Wow.
It's really rare to see a joey
out here by itself.
Usually one of the big males is out here
keeping an eye on their mob.
And trust me, you don't want to
cross a buck in the wild.
No, no, no, no! Oh no Georgie,
Georgie, no!
Is it still there?
I don't know.
Good that sounds like sound check.
I'd better tune up the guitar.
It's all clear.
Sorry.
- Hey, Zach?
- Yeah?
Would that kangaroo have
tried to
hurt me?
Not if I had anything to do with it.
Good evening, everyone.
G'day.
We're so glad you could
all join us this evening
for this very special performance
by my undeniably talented
incredibly resilient, fiercely determined
and unshakeable force of nature,
that is my wife, Maeve Miller.
Thank you for coming, everyone.
Tonight I'll be singing
some songs from my album,
which is dedicated
to the love of my life, Scott.
Without you
music wouldn't sound as good.
A one, two, three, four.
I remember the night
Just cried and cried
Not gonna run Not going to hide
There's a fire inside me
Burning bright
Don't write me off I'm up for the fight
Been down so long
I'm not sure where I belong
No magic wand No wishing well
Cos only time will tell
Time, only time
Only time will tell where
I belong
Time, only time
Oh, in time
I'll find where I belong
Ooh
That's the Southern Cross over there
beautiful isn't it?
Like on the Australian flag, right?
Right.
First nation people say it looks like
the footprint of a giant eagle
they use the tail star to tell the time.
Oh I'm sorry,
I could babble on about
astronomy all night, I'm Rodney.
Rodney?
- As in Roddo, Zach's dad?
- Right.
You must be Georgie.
How'd you know?
Well... not too
many Americans at this party,
so your accent kind of stood out
like a sore thumb.
How are you? How's your back doing?
Oh look, I'm just fine, thanks very much.
Thank you for asking.
Look, I'm sorry that I couldn't
drive you around all week,
but I'm glad that my son could take over.
Oh, he's been a wonderful
guide
truly, it... it's been
an unforgettable trip.
I'm glad to hear it.
You know...
just between you and me...
I was hoping to be able to
meet you while you were in town.
Why's that?
My boy may seem like
a solid guy, a real tough nut,
but he's a sensitive soul.
This last year has been
pretty hard on him
both professionally and personally
much more than he lets on.
I know my son, he'd do
anything to make sure
that the people around him are okay,
even if he himself isn't.
So when he called me that day
that he picked you up
from the airport...
I heard the old Zach
someone who was excited,
motivated, happy.
I just had to meet the woman
who was behind it.
You think I'm the reason?
Oh
It's clear as the stars
in the night sky, Georgie.
Well, shall we?
Yeah.
All right.
Well, I'll leave you kids be.
- Nice meeting you, Georgie.
- You too, Roddo.
Come with me.
This next song is dedicated
to a very special woman.
She's travelled all the way from the US
and we're very lucky to have her
with us here tonight.
Georgie, this one's for you.
One, two, three, four.
Hey there, Georgy girl
She's so talented.
I'm already such a big fan of hers.
- She's a fan of yours too.
- Mine?
Yeah.
She said she really likes you.
Said you guys had a connection.
- She really said that?
- Yeah.
Just pass you by
Could it be you just don't try
Or is it the clothes you wear?
And now I'm going to
hand you over to the band.
Hey Zach?
Yeah?
Do you remember when you asked me
why I put myself
through so much stress?
Yeah, I remember.
The truth is I know why.
I was just...
I don't know, too embarrassed to admit it.
You can tell me.
It's
fear.
Fear of what?
Fear of being left behind.
I spent a long time not knowing
what I wanted to do with my life.
I hopped around from career to career.
I studied law. I was a personal trainer.
I even tried out acting for my career.
I was completely lost.
My point is...
I didn't find my true passion until now.
I love my job,
but I should be
at the height of my career.
The clock is
ticking so loud and I...
I need to make up for all that lost time.
My coach had a saying
be a team player but run your own race.
He meant you can't compare yourself to
any other player on the field.
We all have our own path to follow.
Our own story.
Sometimes
we get so caught up in what we think
our timeline should be
what the other players are doing
when all we really need to do is
stop
breathe
look around,
and realise
we're exactly where we're meant to be.
You're right.
I think I'm exactly where I'm meant to be.
I see you met my old man earlier.
- I did.
- Mm.
You're so lucky to have a dad like him.
Oh, please don't tell him that.
You're right though.
I am.
He seemed pretty keen to meet you.
- Yeah. He, um...
- Hmm.
He just wanted to know
all about New York.
Ah.
Well, I probably should go say hello.
Thanks for the dance, Georgie Girl.
Hello?
Georgie? Where have you been?
I thought you fell off
the face of the earth.
Hey, Eric. No, I'm just down the coast.
The signal's a little dodgy here,
but it is just so...
What do you mean
you're down the coast?
Don't worry. I'm still
on track with the article.
I got some great photos.
I saw like a 100 kangaroos last night.
Okay, Georgie, Georgie.
You need to get back
to Melbourne ASAP,
you hear me?
Relax. We're going this morning.
Okay.
Or this afternoon.
Geez, I guess my body clock's
still at the same...
No, Georgie, Georgie, Georgie.
Did you not get my voicemail
I sent you yesterday?
Or the emails or the texts
or the IG messages
or the notes that I sent
to your hotel room?
No? Okay.
Well, Morris got you a spot
on Australia's biggest
late-night show tonight.
Are you prepared?
What?
What...
What... what are you...
what are you talking about?
Why would I go on a late-night show?
I'm a... I'm a writer,
not... not a celebrity.
Morris' old friends are the host.
They had a last-minute
cancellation and need a filler.
They seem really excited
about having you on.
Morris wants you to talk about
what you've discovered in Melbourne,
but I think this is a test.
I think he wants to see
if you can step into his shoes.
This is a huge deal, Georgie.
This is exactly what
you've been waiting for.
No, I... I don't... I don't...
I can't... I just... I can't.
I... I... I can't even think!
You all right in there?
All you have to do
is talk about the article.
I... I haven't finished
the article. I barely started
and I've just been so busy and I...
- I can't breathe.
- You haven't started it?
Georgie, what have you been doing?
- Georgie, I'm coming in.
- Don't come in, I'm...
Hey, hey, hey, hey, what happened?
- I... I need to go, now.
- What do you mean?
Why would you let me sleep till 1:00 pm?
I thought you needed the rest.
I'm sorry, I didn't... I didn't mean...
No, I don't need a rest,
I... I need to work.
And now I have to go
to Melbourne to do this
- this late-night show.
- Oh, that's amazing.
- No, it's terrible.
- What? No.
You don't understand.
This was my big opportunity
and I've blown it. I...
I... I should have been
preparing all last night,
not dancing in a barn.
This is... this is a huge
mistake. I... I shouldn't be here.
I thought you said last night
was exactly where you meant to be.
Well, maybe I was wrong.
Okay.
Yeah.
Are you sure
you can't stay a little longer?
I wish I could.
Thanks for everything, Maeve.
I'll be thinking of you
in seven weeks' time.
Please tell me you'll come back and visit.
I really hope so.
- It was great seeing you, Mate.
- You too.
Don't be a stranger, okay?
Thank you both, for everything.
Great.
Hey, Zach.
Don't waste time.
Well, thank you for asking
that question, Danny.
Melbourne is a melting pot
full of cuisines from all over the
world... Oh no, it's terrible, isn't it?
No, no, no. You're... you're doing great.
Okay, yeah, you kind of sound
like an AI robot.
And I don't think you have to thank her
for asking every single question.
This is a nightmare.
Em, what am I going to do?
I'll make a fool of myself on TV.
Just breathe. It's okay.
No, it's not. Morris was counting on me
and I can't even answer
a stupid question
about Melbourne. And...
I'm literally the worst person
for running off on Zach.
He's done nothing wrong.
It's me. I'm the screw-up.
Georgie...
do you remember that day
we went to Water World
when we were kids?
Yes.
You and I dressed up
as mermaids.
We slid down every
single slide about ten times
and we shared that giant bag of candy.
- Best summer ever.
- It sure was.
And when we went back to school,
you stood up in assembly
and told everyone about it.
You remembered every single moment
from that day with meticulous detail.
And... and do you remember
what you said
the best part of that day was?
I don't know. The slip and slide?
You said the best part of the day
was how happy everybody was.
All these kids and families
just having the best day ever.
It wasn't about the place.
It was about the people.
That's what made that day extra special.
I wish things were still so simple
like they were back then.
Things are simple, Georgie.
You were born to do this.
I knew that from the very moment
I saw you make that speech
to 100 snotty kids.
Hey, life's too short
to waste time living in fear.
Go out there and do that
little mermaid proud.
I'll try.
Zach!
Thank goodness you're here.
I thought you might have left.
Well I'm your driver aren't I?
- Well, yeah, but, uh...
- Good to go?
I guess so.
I... I didn't mean what I said before.
No, you're right, Georgie.
I shouldn't have let you
sleep in so late this morning.
I shouldn't have agreed
to stay at the concert.
I should not have driven you
all the way down the coast.
And I should not have agreed
to be your guide.
It's all just been
a big mistake.
But don't worry, I will... I
will still drive you to the airport
tomorrow, yeah?
And we'll both just
move on from
all of this.
Thank you. Thank you
for joining us, everyone.
Well, we have a very special
Aussie icon on the show tonight.
I'm talking about myself, of course.
I'll be outside whenever you're
ready to head back to the hotel.
You're not going to stay and watch?
No, I'll just catch you after.
- Zach, I...
- Georgie.
So glad you could make it.
I'm Annette, producer.
We are so thrilled to have you here.
Sorry for the late notice, by the way.
Oh, no problem at all.
Morris has told me all about you.
It seems you're highly regarded
at the New York Herald.
- I am?
- Mm-hmm.
- I mean, I am.
- Okay, yeah.
We're on a tight schedule tonight.
Between Hugh Jackman
and Cate Blanchet,
we don't have a second to spare.
So it's important
you keep your answers brief.
Brief, but I don't know...
You came on a great night tonight.
Ratings are already through the roof.
2.4 million people
are watching right now.
What?
And you're on in nine
eight, seven, six...
But it's not just about
celebrities on this show.
I do like to talk to normal folk
from time to time.
So I have invited a travel journalist.
She's come all the way from New York.
So please give a big Melbourne
welcome to Georgie Lewis.
Oh, yeah! Come on, Georgie.
Don't you want to take a seat, Georgie?
Thank you, Georgie. Take a seat there.
Thank you for coming
on the show, Georgie.
- Thank you.
- Yeah, so let's start with
what we are all dying to know about.
Well, uh, Melbourne is...
Oh, no, no, no. Not that bit.
We'll want to know
what's going on between
you and Zach Patterson.
Oh, no, no. No, we're not...
You're riding bikes and eating
ice creams together,
that just screams romance to me.
Come on.
He's my guide.
He's been showing me around the city.
Your guide. Okay, no, boring.
Um, so, well, uh...
- Do you like the food?
- Oh, the food was, um...
Uh...
Uh, like a melting pot.
Full of cuisines from all over the world.
It, um, it has a culture of...
No, no, sorry.
It has a vibrant cafe culture.
- Uh...
- Mm-hmm.
Yep.
I'm sorry, um...
I... I thought I was invited
here to talk about
what I've discovered in Melbourne.
And the truth is
it's so much more than
I could have imagined.
I... I drank the best coffee
I've ever tasted.
I saw
street art that should be
hanging in a museum.
I saw a herd of kangaroos
and ate my very first meat pie.
Dazza introduced me to Nuji the koala.
Noah and Ace showed me how
Aussie rules footy is played.
Maeve Miller put on
a performance of a lifetime.
She and Scott showed me
what true love looks like.
And Zach...
Well...
Zach made it all possible.
Without him, I wouldn't have
been able to take it all in.
He helped me discover
a side of Melbourne
that I could have only dreamed about.
And a side of myself that's been
missing for a long time.
I'm sorry. I... I have something
very important I have to do.
Wait! Georgie! We're not finished!
Georgie. Umm I... I didn't...
Zach, I'm so sorry about today.
I never should have said those things.
It's okay. Just slow down.
None of it was true.
I was just so stressed out.
I wasn't mad at you.
I was mad at myself.
- Georgie!
- It's just up here.
Okay.
I need to do more cardio.
It wasn't a mistake.
None of it. I just...
I freaked out.
I thought the article was
the most important thing, but...
It isn't.
Now, I should be the one apologizing.
I didn't mean those things
I said back at the hotel.
This week has been
the furthest thing from a mistake.
I mean, I just, um...
I was just protecting myself.
I'm sorry.
You must be wondering why we're here.
I'm a little curious, yeah.
Well, it's not a hilltop
by your football field.
- Right.
- But
it's officially Monday morning.
Watch out, world!
Patto's coming for you!
- Go on.
- I'm not playing footy anymore.
- I don't know if it counts.
- Of course it counts, Zach.
I saw how you lit up when
you were teaching those boys.
You may be retired,
but you still have so much to offer.
Your career's not over.
It's just been leading to this moment.
Your next chapter.
You better be ready!
He's just getting started, Melbourne!
I'm gonna take this week by storm!
He's gonna win the week!
The only thing I want to win
is you, Georgie Girl.
Huh?
Yeah.
Since the moment I met you.
Georgie, you make me
feel like myself again.
That guy that believes every day
is a new opportunity.
When I'm with you
the world just feels
so much more colorful.
I mean, don't get me wrong,
you're a little chaotic.
You're annoyingly impatient.
You're addicted to schedules.
You're scared of everything
that slithers, swims and crawls.
But you're also just
perfect.
Hey, Zach.
Yeah, Georgie Girl.
Do you ever feel like you've
reached a moment in time
where you're exactly
where you're meant to be?
Absolutely.
Watch that right foot
in the pocket, Isaac!
Keep it coming, get back up to the line!
Let's go, get the couple out the back.
Lads, forward into the pocket!
All right, let's get it between
the sticks this time!
Bring it in!
Make sure you get
a cool down in, place!
Hello!
How was Thailand?
- Colorful.
- Yeah.
- Exotic.
- Yeah.
- Spicy.
- Spicy?
- Mm-hmm.
- I like spicy.
Ready for dinner, you two?
- Yeah, go on!
- Starving!
Let me get that.
Hello, brother.
Oh, I just read
your New Zealand feature.
- It's such a beautiful piece.
- Thanks!
Turns out it is
a completely different country.
Well, you've already decided
our next trip.
We're just gonna wait until
Sophia here, is old enough
to jet boat and bungee jump.
We'll happily be
designated babysitters
for you both, you two daredevils.
So, where to next, Georgie?
I don't know.
Only time will tell.
Yummy!