Wreckage (2026) Movie Script
[turbulent water]
[waves]
[seagulls]
[footsteps]
Eerie music
[splashing]
[waves]
[wind blowing]
[Man] Quinn!
Geez, wh-what are you doing here?
I wanted to see you.
Well that's really sweet, but ah, here?
Sorry, I know I should have texted.
Mum's gonna be here
soon and she will go ballistic
if she catches me with you.
What a thrill, eh? Just
makes it even more exciting!
So naughty.
Look, I really need to talk to you.
Okay, just not-not here.
Well, what are you doing later?
Uh, you know the park down my
street with the basketball court?
I can meet you around
there, like... five-ish?
Yeah, I'll be there.
I walk the dogs around
there, so mum won't know.
Sweet.
What if someone sees?
Good for them.
You are unbelievable.
I'll see you later, okay?
[deep breath]
[Girl] Who's winning?
[Man] You, if you want.
Right.
'Cos you know I'm no good.
[Man] I'm calling your bluff.
All right.
Show off.
[Girl] So, this weekend?
Yeah, probably Saturday arvo.
Gotta sort out a few things here first.
That's so soon.
Well, when I first moved here
it was only meant to be for a few weeks,
but I'm glad I got to stay here longer.
Your poor dad.
He's been in and out of
hospital for a few months now.
It just makes sense I'm closer to home
rather than driving all that way
once a week, like I have been.
Yeah, that makes lots of sense.
And I've got a job to go back to.
Still sucks you have to go.
My lease runs out here soon.
So at least that's one thing
I don't have to worry about.
If only I could go with you.
Well, you can.
I can't.
[Man] Why not?
[Girl] Because where do I even start?
First of all, my mum would kill me
if she knew I was with you
right now, down the street.
How's she gonna react if I
move three hours away with you?
Like, that's on her.
You're not a baby anymore, Quinn,
you can make your own decisions.
I don't know.
Look, I don't wanna pressure you
into making any big decisions, okay?
I know that it's a bit much.
It's not that I don't wanna go.
It actuallysoundspretty cool.
Like, I've always talked about
getting out of here as soon as I can.
And yeah, I mean, your mum, sure
she's gonna be disappointed at first
butlike, you're basically
an adult now, Quinn.
She's gotta realise that
you are your own person.
I know, I know.
It'sthis is just
hard.
Sorry to put you through this.
I just don't wanna lose you.
You're not losing me.
I will if I stay.
Look, Quinnyou're the most
amazing girl I've ever met.
Okay, I wish you could see
just how amazing you are.
Like, I'd easily stay here
and work some shitty job
and live in a share house if it
meant that I could be with you.
It's just this situation has
put me in such a tough spot.
[birds chirping]
Are you doing anything this Friday night?
No.
Let's go out.
Just you and me, the boardwalk.
I wanna spend my last night with you.
[Man] Sorry I'm late.
Hey, how you going, Jess?
Jess?
She's my alibi.
Mum thinks I'm with her right now.
Ah, so I'm Jess then?
If anyone asks.
Does that make us lesbian?
You're such a dick!
'Heavy Heart' by James Ghareeb
Warm soul caught up by your action
Young mind seeking for reaction
Hmm, heavy chest
are you used to living with it
And heavy hearts
Are you done with fracturing them?
Ooh
Everyone around here
thinks you're cold as stone
Ooh
Don't you feel it burning
deep inside your bones
You know you know you're too fucked up
And I know, I know that you are not...
That's really where it
all started with Brendan
I just couldn't stand the
idea of being without him
I was consumed with him.
I didn't know what it was,
but right from the start
he just drew me in.
Being a forbidden relationship just made it
so much more adventurous.
We were like 'Romeo and Juliet'.
Heavy Heart Continues
[Quinn] I drove myself insane
deciding whether or
not I should go with him
back to Lanston.
But he was right, there was
nothing for me back at home
and well mum was driving me crazy.
You went with him?
Yeah, I decided the
night that he was leaving.
Talk about last minute.
[clothes rustling]
[bag zipping up]
[car engine idling]
[Brendan] You're doing the right thing.
Yeah.
Would you like to explain the reason
for the animosity between
you and your mother?
[Sighs]
She hated the fact that
I was seeing Brendan.
She would have hated the
fact I was seeing anyone.
Mum's always been overprotective.
More like a control freak.
I was 14 when she let me
have my first sleepover party.
I-I had the strict coming home times
like the phone restrictions.
And at 16, I'd had enough.
I had this friend Jess,
she was kind of wild
we had like a whole day off
school together going to town
and it justfelt so free.
She was seeing this guy
who was friends with Brendan
and that's how we met.
Was all this in secret?
Hell yeah.
She probably suspected something
but I think she just hated the fact
that she couldn't tell
me what to do anymore.
Well, how was it when
you first moved to Lanston?
It was good.
Yeah, it's a pretty cool place to live.
Actually have a cousin who
moved there a few years ago.
We were really close growing up.
[doorbell rings]
Hey!
Oh my God, it's been forever.
Come on in.
You gotten taller?
[Cousin] Uh-uh, don't even think about it.
[Quinn] Oh, come on!
Nup, rules are rules.
I'm 18 in a few months.
Exactly, so not much longer to wait.
Cheers.
[aahh]
Sowhen did you become a local?
Exactly three weeks ago.
And how you settling in?
Good.
I start a job on Monday at Lanston Farms.
Oh yeah, the grocery store.
- Yeah.
- Yeah, I know the one.
Brendan works at the car yard
so our hours are quite similar.
So we get to spend lots of time together.
Oh nice.
And one of his coworkers
is having a barbecue
so I'll get to meet more of his friends.
And ah when did ah
Brendan come on the scene?
Nearly a year ago.
And you're living together already?
Well, sometimes things
happen quicker than you expect.
No time like the present.
[Cousin] What'sthat?
Hmm?
On your arm.
Mmm.
Okay, funny story, rightso
we could not get the smart TV working
for the life of us.
Like we tried turning it on and off again
and then back on.
And Brendan just got so pissed
that he just pegged the
remote across the room
and didn't realise I
was standing right there
and then smack.
Geez.
Well, he was super apologetic about it.
Yeah, well you'd bloody better be.
[chuckles]
[Quinn] It was so good to see you again.
-[Cousin] Don't be a stranger, alright?
-[Quinn] Hmm.
Oh, Quinn, one more thing.
Yeah?
Umm... your mum called me.
Of course she did.
I wasn't gonna say anything, but...
Does she know that I'm here?
Didn't you tell her where you were?
I just told her that I was
safe and I had a place to live.
She probablyshe probably
knew Brendan was from here
and she asked if I spoke to you.
She figured it out, okay, but she's fine.
I told her that I'd look out for you
and that seemed to make her feel better.
She wouldn't get it.
Mums aren't supposed to.
Call me if you need anything, alright?
(Gentle guitar music )
[birds chirping]
Hey.
Morning, beautiful.
What time do you finish work?
Early one, cause it's Saturday,
so ah like two maybe.
And then Matt says that
we can rock up to his place
any time after five.
Oh, cool.
Well, I'd better get a move on.
Brendanabout last night
I don't wanna make a big deal about it.
I really wanted to
(stutters) and I still do
and I want that experience with you
it's justjust wasn't the right...
Hey, shh.
You don't need to explain a thing, okay?
When the time's right,
it'll be the right time.
I want that moment to be special for you.
Aw, how did I get so lucky?
I'm the lucky one.
[toast pops]
Have a great day.
Gentle guitar music continues
Quinn, you home?
[Quinn] Yeah.
Sorry I'm later than I said I would be.
Work was a shit of a thing today.
It's always some asshole
trying to close a deal
when everyone else is
ready to shut shop for the day.
Didn't realise how late it is.
You almost ready to go to Matt's?
[Quinn] Yeah, I'm ready.
Wow.
Wow?
Ah you're wearing that?
Yeah, I bought it today actually.
[Annoyed] Huh.
What's the matter? You, you don't like it?
Yeah, I like it.
I mean, that's the problem.
Other guys will like you in it too.
Like you show up wearing that,
they'll all try to take you home.
Okay, well, not gonna happen.
Well, it won't stop them from trying.
Whatwhat are you saying?
I'm saying I've told you about these guys
you're gonna get some unwanted
attention looking like that.
Looking like what?
A slut.
Are you being serious right now?
Look, can you change
into something else please?
No, I like this dress and I wanna wear it.
So you're gonna make
me out to be the bad guy?
What the hell are you going on about?
Like playing one of your games, are we?
What games?
Nah, I'm not playing.
[sighs]
Brendan, can we talk about this?
There's nothing to talk about.
I'm not taking you to my
mate's place looking like this.
I wanna go.
Okay, change into something else then.
Right now!
Hold on a second.
I'm going.
[car starts]
Are you fucking kidding me!?
[door slams]
Romantic music
You're lucky Pa's out of
town on business today
otherwise he would have taken his shotgun
and done God knows what to you
before you could step one foot on our farm.
This is my lucky day.
Well, if you want to hold
on to some of that luck
you'd leave right away.
Pa will be home soon and he doesn't take
kindly to Beatniks and neither do I.
I guess they were right.
They?
Yeah.
They told me that's who you were.
They were right.
Not that it would
bother me in the slightest
but right about what?
They said that Gloria
was daddy's little girl.
That she wouldn't look
twice at a low life like me.
And her taste was so bland
she could only go out with squares.
Well, maybe they're right.
Ain't that a bite?
Or maybe I wasn't raised to be
like the fast girls that you're used to.
Maybe
you don't mind that Clifford Sayers Junior
was saying all those
nasty things about you.
Cliff would never!
You would've given him a shiner two if you
heard the things he was saying
to get me to flip my lidand.
[TV movie continues]
[front door]
[keys jingling]
[door closes]
[heavy breathing]
[TV movie continues]
Hey.
What ya watchin', beautiful girl?
[sigh] Whatever this is, just came on.
Oh... cool.
[deep breath]
Looks like you had a good night.
Yeah, it was mainly just the guys from work
I mean, you wouldn't have liked it.
I wouldn't know.
[TV movie] Dress a certain way,
make sure daddy's always proud.
You don't know anything about me.
No, I don't
but I want to, I want to know you.
Is Quinn still mad at Brendan?
For being a frigging jackass?
She laughs.
Am I forgiven?
Hmm?
Stop it!
Does she forgive me?
I wanted to go.
Quinn, trust me.
You would have wanted
to leave straight away.
I'll never know.
[TV continues...]
I might go to bed. I'm tired.
I'll join you.
[TV movie] I'd sure like to try
and find out... if you'd let me.
[crickets chirping]
What you doing?
Jess says she might be
coming by in a couple of weeks
that's awesome!
[kissing]
Brendan, no, I-I don't want to.
What's the matter?
Tell me this doesn't feel right.
I-I just don't feel like it. I'm tired.
You have seriously had too much to drink.
Jesus Christ.
You're so fucking beautiful.
Ah, I really don't think...
Shh.
I promise you'll like it.
[belt buckle loosens]
[Quinn] Brendan, stop you're being silly.
It's all right, just relax.
[Quinn] I just don't really
think it's the right time.
Shh.
It's okay.
It's all good, just try to relax.
[Quinn] Brendan, wait!
Brendan.
[sharp, fast breathing]
[kissing]
[Quinn echoes] Brendan!
Dramatic music
[past Brendan] When the time's
right it will be the right time.
I want that moment to be special for you.
[echoes of past Quinn]
How did I get so lucky?
[busy traffic]
[Quinn] It didn't make any sense
how I could feel this way about Brendan.
He made me feel so free
and happy and confident.
But after that, I don't even know.
It's like I felt guilty for
not wanting that with him.
Quinn, it sounds like from
this interaction with Brendan
you made it quite clear you
didn't want to go ahead with it.
Yeah, but I had told him
before that I wanted to.
I'm talking this exact moment
would you say you made it clear?
He was really drunkah.
He wasn't himself and
it's not like I put up a fight.
Was he drunk when he
said he didn't like your dress?
I think he also had a
really bad day at work.
What if he has another bad day at work?
Well, he was really sweet about it
the other night when I didn't want to.
He could be the sweetest
person in the world
but you said you made
it clear you didn't want to.
Shouldn't that be reason
enough for him to step back
and not pursue it?
Regardless of who it is
whether it's a hug or a handshake
if you say you don't want
contact with that person
in that momentisn't that enough?
[sighs]
WellI don't remember
exactly what I was saying
or even if he noticed what I was saying.
There are many stories,
thousands that we can learn from.
Sometimes hearing about someone else... can
help us identify similar traits in oneself.
Lots of cases I've worked on over the years
but one in particular I'm thinking of.
I read about when I was doing
my degree many years back.
She never thought she'd
fall for a man quite like him.
She was always a good girl.
He was a bit of a rascal.
They were opposites,
but they fell for each other
head over heels.
Everything about their
relationship was like something
from a classic love story.
'Life is Beautiful' by HARBRS
Time finds a way
To get us back to the start again
To get us back to the start again
To get us back to the start
Life finds a way
To bring us back where it all began
To bring us back where it all began
To bring us back where it all began
Life is beautiful
Beautiful
Beautiful
[Therapist] But over
time, things between them
gradually started to change.
[birds chirping]
Stereo plays
- Hey.
- Hey.
What'd you get up to today?
You knowusual.
Usualhm
see you did the dishes.
I'll get to 'em.
Who are you texting?
No one.
No one, not Zac.
You know what
I'm texting fucking Santa Claus.
Fuck!
Well are you going to his later?
Did you call those guys today?
What guys today?
The guys from Wiltix about the job
on the second floor.
What are you doin'?
What?
You trying to start an argument?
No, I'm not trying to start an argument.
'Cause fuck, Jodie
I swear you come home
and you try to find ways to put shit on me.
Every day you come in
and you give me the third fucking degree.
Trev, I'm not trying to start an argument.
Do you think I don't
give a shit? Is that it?
Trev, please.
I don't want to get you all worked up
and I'm not trying to make you feel bad.
What are you doing?
Because you're doing a pretty good job
of making me feel like shit.
You know what?
I'm worried.
We can't do this on one income.
We're getting so far behind.
Yeah
you think I don't know that?
I don't know Trev, do you?
Trev, I don't want to argue like this.
I want us to
What, what do you want?
I want you to want to do this with me.
Do you have another bad day today?
Is that it?
Trev.
Everything was fine till you walked in.
- Why were you texting Zac then?
- Mind your own fucking business.
[phone ringing]
[Trevor] Come on.
Fucken answer the phone, you dumb prick.
[Zac] Hey.
Hey, Zachy.
[Zac] Hey, Trev.
-[Trevor] How are you, mate?
-[Zac] Yeah, not bad.
- [Zac] You comin' around with cash?
- [Trevor] Yeah, yeah, still coming by, just
just making sure things are all good, yeah?
[Zac] Yeah, and you're fixing
me up for last week, right?
[Trevor] Nah, I'm a bit short, I
was just wondering if we could umm.
Y'know if we could work something out?
[Zac] Oh here we fuckin' go.
[Trevor] Zac, come on, mate. You know me.
[Zac] Yeah, sure do. That's the problem.
[Trevor] I'll get it to you next
week. You know I won't skip out.
-[Zac] Faaark.
-[Trevor] Hear me out.
I'll get it to you next week.
Midweek latest.
[Zac] You're a broken record,
mate. I heard the same shit last week.
[Trevor] What's the problem,
mate? I'll get it to you.
[Trevor stutters] -[Zac]
Go fuck yourself, Trev.
Zac?
[phone hangs up]
[dramatic music builds]
Fuck.
When is Zac expecting you?
Will you give it a rest
for one fucking second!
Fuck, why do you have to make
everything such a fucking drama?
You go on and on and on and on and on
about all the money that we don't have.
And you look at me like it's my fault?
Like it's my fault!
When I was the one and I was the reason
that we could afford this
house in the first fucking place!
You know what?
You want extra money?
Why don't you go into the city
and spread your legs and
make a few extra bucks that way?
I'm more likely to get
respect there than I am here.
I don't respect you, aye?
[slap] [Trevor grunts]
[Trevor] I don't respect you, aye?
Yeah! [Grunts, punching]
[Jodie] Oh no, Trev!
[Trevor grunts] I don't respect you?
Huh?
What do you want from me?!
[laughter] [radio playing]
[Lady 1] Wait till she gets a new fella
when this one falls through.
-[Lady 2] You so should've.
-[Lady 1] I wanted to.
I never would've heard
the end of it though.
True.
[knocking]
[Lady 2] Who's this?
I don't know, maybe
Ryan's forgotten his key.
Oh, it's Jodie.
Jodie?
Jodie?
Sorry to just show up like this.
Oh my God, what on
earth has happened to you?
Come in, come in, it's
all right, shh, it's all right.
Jodie, come on.
Oh my goodness.
Jodie, what on earth has happened to you?
[muffled heavy metal music]
[sirens]
[knocking]
Oh, hey handsome.
How are you, Dixie?
Ah, long time no see.
You wanna come in?
[sucks teeth]
So what do we do now?
Do we call the police?
No, I don't wanna
complicate things anymore.
He can't get away with this.
And he won't, but you don't have
to worry about that now, okay.
I'm gonna go get some
warm, salty water for your face.
And you're staying here tonight.
So, Trev.
How's that pretty little wife of yours?
Yeah, she's goodumm.
So it's ahh
just you here tonight, yeah?
Mm-hmm.
Yup.
And you, how've you been, good?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, good, good, good.
Can't complainum.
Hey DixDixie, I um
Bit stuck in the money
department at the moment.
And ah, you know, I was um.
Was wondering [stutters] if we
could work out a deal or something.
[chuckles]
Ah, Trev.
You know that the mister doesn't
like me giving away freebies.
Yeah, I know that.
[Dixie] Mm-hmm -[Trevor]
But, it's not a freebie.
I'll give you the money back next week
and I wouldn't, I wouldn't
skip out or anything.
Okay.
Well, in that case, um
Give me that.
What?
Your wedding ring.
My wedding ring?
Mm-hmm.
I'll give it back to you, I mean, next
week when you front up with the cash.
Serious?
Mm-hmm.
I'll get it back, right?
Yep.
Yeah.
Here you go, fuck it, why not?
[laughing]
Fuck.
You must be desperate.
[whispers] I don't want your wedding ring.
You know what I want.
Come on.
Follow me.
Eerie music
[Lady 2] So Jodie, it is over
between you and Trevor, isn't it?
I suppose it has to be.
Yeah, you can't stay
with someone like that.
It's just so hard to think about, you know?
We've been together for so long and
It would be weird not
having him in my life anymore.
[knocking]
That'd be Ryan this time?
[Lady 1] No, he texted,
said he's staying at John's.
Oh God.
[Lady 2] What?
It's Trevor.
Shit, we should have called the police.
I'm gonna tell him to go.
No, I'll talk to him.
Jodie, no.
It's okay, he would've calmed down by now.
[crickets]
Hey.
Hey.
You all right?
I've been better, Trevor.
Yeah, me too.
It's a good thing Anna lives close, hey?
Remember where she used to live?
Never would have made it
there on foot, that's for sure.
So you got a fix from someone then?
I understand thatI understand that you
That you're probably pretty
upset with me right now.
I think I have good reason.
Yeah, yeah.
I shouldn't have lost my temper like that.
Just, everything's just
been such a build up.
Yeah, it's been a build up for me too.
I just want you to know that um
I'd never wanna hurt you.
You're the most important
thing I've ever had in my life.
The only person I've ever cared for.
It's just been really hard for me.
Umm without you without you
My life is nothing.
Nothing to live for.
I fucking hate myself
for being such a failure.
[exhales]
I love you so much, Jodie.
It's been hard for me too, Trevor.
I know baby.
I've been thinking about all the things
that we used to talk about.
Having kids.
Raising a family.
I still want that with you.
Trevor, it hasn't happened that way.
Maybe it's not meant to be.
Oh no, don't say that.
I can I can change.
I will, I will, I will change.
- Trev...
-[Trevor] I j-I just
have to get over this slump that I'm in.
And it will be better.
Trev I'm going to stay here tonight.
Slow music
Please.
Please know how much I love you.
I love you so much.
Please tell me you know that.
I know, Trevor.
[Therapist] She couldn't comprehend
that the man she had loved
the one who was her prince
charming, her protector,
who made her feel safe and warm
who idolised her, was the
same man that terrified her
that made her fear for her life.
How could it be?
Sometimes the people we love the most
are the ones who hurt us the most.
Though I think we need to ask ourselves
is this suffering worth the love?
And if so, for how long?
Yeah.
Tense music
[bird chirps]
[front door opening]
[Brendan] Quinn, you home?
[bag zips]
[Brendan shouts] Quinn?
[door rattling]
[door rattling]
[Brendan] Quinn?
Yeah, I'm in here.
[door rattling]
Why'd you lock the door?
Um, um, a-a fo-force of habit.
Never known you to lock
the bedroom door before.
Uh I'm just in the middle
of something, one second.
What's going on in there?
Nothing.
Open the fucking door!
[inhales]
[unlocking door]
What are you doing in there?
Nothing, I must have locked it by accident.
Oh yeah, and what's this?
Are you going on a holiday?
I'm going to James's
tonight, he twisted his ankle
and he needs some help around the house.
It's news to me.
I'll be back tomorrow.
Don't fucking lie to me.
I'm not Brendan I promise.
What are you really going over there for?
Brendan, I told you, let me go.
You're fucking lying!
Music intensifies
Is this James guy really your cousin?
Bet he isn't.
I'll bet you're fucking him.
He as good as me?
How 'bout I remind you.
[Brendan grunts]
Dramatic music continues
[doorbell rings]
Hey!
Is everything okay?
[birds chirping]
Yo, Trev.
Hey, Mikey.
How are you, mate?
Good, man.
- Yeah good.
- Warm enough.
Yeah, talk about it.
Haven't checked your mailbox lately.
Fuck.
Look at that, eh?
Mate, get a no junk mail sign.
It's kind of all junk, really.
Umm I'm a bit pressed for time.
Yeah, no worries.
Thanks, mate.
[Trevor] Thanks, pal.
I'm just a bit behind, bills
and, getting the car fixed.
It's all right, man.
We've all been there.
Um, I'll pay you back as soon as I can.
No, no, it's all good, man. It's all good.
UmJodes not around?
Ah nah.
Nah, she's um, she's at some fucking
girls' weekend or something, I don't know.
Ah look, I've got to run out, so
umm, you're a champ, buddy.
- Yeah, it's all right, mate, all right.
- Thank you, yeah.
- Won't fuck you around.
- Yeah, it's all good.
- Cheers, bro.
- See you next time.
Yeah, I'll catch you soon.
[door closes]
[sighs]
I can't be with you anymore.
Sombre music
We need to go our separate ways.
[screaming]
[sobbing]
[wail]
[glass smash]
[James exhales]
You know, that story about the
remote should have been my first clue.
You know, it's taking
every fiber of my being
not to go over there
and deck his sorry ass.
I know, and I appreciate
you not doing that.
[deep breathing]
Do you know what you're gonna do now?
Maybe.
I started to see a therapist.
It's actually really helped.
How long ago did it happen?
Umnearly two weeks ago.
Mate, you should have come over right away.
I know, I just, I didn't, I
didn't know what to do.
I thought I was just being
sensitive about the whole thing.
And he went back to being Mr. Perfect
until I tried to leave.
He better wish he doesn't
pass me on the street.
[chuckles]
I'm here now.
You are.
[giggles]
[birds chirping]
Oh look who's here.
Hey, how's things?
You said you'd be here at one.
Yeah, ah, work went a bit crazy.
Oh yeah, same for me
but we still have to make some effort.
How is everything at work?
Yeah, can't complain.
And how's everything going...
Hang on a minute, how
long have you been back?
Like, just over a month.
And you're only just seeing us now?
I've just been busy with work
and getting Quinn settled in.
Oh, is she here?
Nah, she um, she couldn't make it today.
Oh, I was sort of hoping
we'd finally get to meet her.
Yeah, sorry, also just didn't feel like
the greatest timing either.
Good timing hasn't been in
the cards for anyone lately.
Are you sure you can't
eat any more of this?
You've hardly eaten.
I just don't have the appetite.
Remember, you need to eat something
to absorb all those pills you're on.
I'll be fine.
[sighs]
You watch the grand final on Saturday?
Yeah, was a good one.
I watched it in a hospital.
I think I got a little bit too into it.
The nurse came over and
suggested I settle down.
[both laugh]
Looked across at my neighbour
and he was giving me a filthy look.
So I reckon he complained.
What a loser.
Yeah, he looked like one of
those miserable old pricks.
You know, I heard him complaining
about the coffee to the nurse.
It's a public hospital, mate.
Like, you're not gonna
get a grande latte there.
[laughing]
Oh, oof.
You all right?
Oh, yeah, yep.
You sure?
Is there anything here you can take?
I'm fine, I'm fine.
I'm already on more drugs than a junkie.
Well, just lie down, okay.
You don't need to get up.
Ah, I just gotta get used
to the medication again.
Y'know the the meds cause swelling
and inflammation of the joints.
And so they give me another pill for that.
And that one causes dizziness.
It's just all the big circus in here.
Hopefully won't be for too long.
And I haven't got much of an appetite.
And the doctor says that I have to
have at least two meals a day.
You know, ya Uncle Ronnie
he brought around those pork ribs
that he does in the smoker.
Yeah, I could barely eat one.
Wow, you really are fucked up.
[laughing]
Ah, hopefully in a couple of days
you can bring around
that girlfriend of yours.
Yeah, maybe.
Is she a nice girl?
Yeah, she is.
Oh, that's good.
I'm glad.
Yeah, look, I'll sort it
out when I get back in.
I'm just about to leave now.
I should only be about 10,
my son finally showed up.
Yeah, right.
Okay, yep, I'll be there soon.
Hey, I've got to rush back to the office.
Are you all right to stay for a moment?
They can't get by without you.
Oh, if you knew, you
wouldn't be asking that.
Dad just got out of hospital
like can't you take some time off?
I've used all my leave
looking after your dad.
I haven't had to inconvenience
the office like this in 20 years.
It's just an inconvenience?
You know, if we had tenants in our rental
we could have afforded a
live-in carer for your father
but instead we let you live
there practically for nothing.
Try to teach you to be
responsible, independent.
And how's that going?
I thought at least you'd be
able to help out once in a while
but you know, here
you are for the first time.
So yes, it's an inconvenience
as I'm having to do
everything all by myself.
You know people ask, how's he going?
But does anyone ever think
to ask, how are you handling it?
Like, am I supposed to
just carry the brunt of it all
and be okay with that?
Sorry.
[sighs]
Look, I've gotta go.
And ah, do me a favour.
Shave that hideous thing off your face.
[swirling water]
[rough wind]
[water splashes]
'Move Through Space' by Irah Miah
Like a spirit hovers above water
Move through space
Like the light touching my face...
[Voicemail] Hey, Brendan
here, leave a message.
Brendan.
It's me.
I didn't wanna be doing this on the phone
but I figured it'd be easier this way.
From this moment on, I
won't be contacting you.
And I don't want you to contact me either.
'Move Through Space' continues
There were times you made me feel happy
times you made me feel loved
but I can't remember those moments
without thinking of the
times you made me feel afraid.
You made me feel lost, alone, and in pain.
[Voicemail] Hey, it's
Quinn, you know what to do.
Leave the message.
Hey, Quinn.
Got your messageah
what the hell was that all about?
[Quinn] You might feel angry hearing this
but your feelings aren't my problem now.
It's not my job to understand
why you are what you are.
Are you seriously gonna make me out
to be the bad guy here?
Like, after everything I've
done for you, it's so unfair of you.
[Quinn] I loved you.
I trusted you.
I put you above everything.
And then you tried to break me
But I'm not broken.
[nervous laugh]
Like, you actually
think that I attacked you.
Oh, hey, hey, if I'm some predator
then why would you keep
living with me for so long?
So good seeing you again.
Don't be a stranger, eh.
[Quinn] I hope you will
learn something from this
as I know I have.
I'm sorry, Quinn.
Can we please talk about this?
You know I'd never meant to hurt you.
I would never hurt you.
[slaps face]
Goodbye, Brendan.
[train announcement speaker]
[Brendan] Quinn, you're right.
I messed up.
I'm so sorry, Quinn.
Please come home.
I wanna work on myself
and you're the only person who can help me.
I love you, Quinn.
Please don't throw away what we have.
(train approaching)
[car horn]
Thank you so much for everything.
I'm happy to help.
I'm so glad I've got you
with stuff like this going on.
Hmm Stop it.
[both chuckle]
[phone rings]
That Trevor?
Yep.
You're going to have to
talk to him soon or later.
I know, I just, not now.
Well, at some stage, you'll have
to go over there and get your things.
Because you can't keep wearing my stuff.
[laughing]
Are you all right?
No I feel funny.
Is it nerves?
No, I don't think so, but...
Hey, come here.
I-I need to sit down.
Yeah, I'll get you some water.
Come sit down.
[waves crashing]
[Therapist's echoed words]
There are many stories.
Thousandsthat we can learn from.
Sometimes hearing about someone else
can help us identify
similar traits in oneself.
She never thought she'd
fall for a man quite like him.
They were opposites,
but they fell for each other
head over heels.
Everything about their relationship
was like something
from a classic love story.
Lots of cases I've worked on over the years
but one in particular I'm thinking of.
I read about many years back.
Sombre music
Things between them started to change.
Is this suffering worth the love?
And if so, for how long?
[screaming]
[Anna] Yeah, we've just
come out of the doctors.
Everything's fine.
Hey, I'll talk to you about it later, okay?
All right, bye.
Everything's gonna be okay.
I cannot believe the timing.
All I've ever wanted for the last 10 years
was for Trevor and I to have a baby.
We'd pretty much given up and I thought
it's okay, we're just
not meant to be parents.
You don't have to think about that now.
You just have to process it.
I wrote to Trevor.
Told him it was over.
And it is over.
Sombre music
I wish I could be happy right now.
[Woman] Quinn?
Yeah, hi, mum.
Are you okay?
What's going on?
I'm fine.
Mum, I...
Can I come home?
Yeah.
Yes, Quinn.
Please come home.
'Heavy Heart' by James Ghareeb
Cold soul, withered by my actions
Numb mind trying to forget them
Heavy chest getting
used to living with it
Heavy hearts I am used to carrying them
Ooh
Everyone around me is cold as stone
Ooh
I can feel it burning
deep inside my bones
I know, I know, I'm too fucked up
And you know, you know that you are not
And we know, we know, it's never enough
I am a murderer
[vocalising]
Warm soul caught up by her action
Young mind seeking for reaction
Heavy chest are you
used to living with it
And heavy hearts are you
done with fracturing them
Ooh
Everyone around me
thinks you're cold as stone
Ooh
Don't you feel it burning
deep inside your bones
You know, you know,
you're too fucked up
And I know, I know that you are not
And we know, we know, it's not enough
After all, they call you a murderer
Let me close to you
Even though my reach is high
If only I could do
The things that won't make you cry
You don't know what I'd lose
For us to be alive
The talk of the past
will catch up to you and I
After all, they call me a murderer
They call me a murderer
[waves]
[seagulls]
[footsteps]
Eerie music
[splashing]
[waves]
[wind blowing]
[Man] Quinn!
Geez, wh-what are you doing here?
I wanted to see you.
Well that's really sweet, but ah, here?
Sorry, I know I should have texted.
Mum's gonna be here
soon and she will go ballistic
if she catches me with you.
What a thrill, eh? Just
makes it even more exciting!
So naughty.
Look, I really need to talk to you.
Okay, just not-not here.
Well, what are you doing later?
Uh, you know the park down my
street with the basketball court?
I can meet you around
there, like... five-ish?
Yeah, I'll be there.
I walk the dogs around
there, so mum won't know.
Sweet.
What if someone sees?
Good for them.
You are unbelievable.
I'll see you later, okay?
[deep breath]
[Girl] Who's winning?
[Man] You, if you want.
Right.
'Cos you know I'm no good.
[Man] I'm calling your bluff.
All right.
Show off.
[Girl] So, this weekend?
Yeah, probably Saturday arvo.
Gotta sort out a few things here first.
That's so soon.
Well, when I first moved here
it was only meant to be for a few weeks,
but I'm glad I got to stay here longer.
Your poor dad.
He's been in and out of
hospital for a few months now.
It just makes sense I'm closer to home
rather than driving all that way
once a week, like I have been.
Yeah, that makes lots of sense.
And I've got a job to go back to.
Still sucks you have to go.
My lease runs out here soon.
So at least that's one thing
I don't have to worry about.
If only I could go with you.
Well, you can.
I can't.
[Man] Why not?
[Girl] Because where do I even start?
First of all, my mum would kill me
if she knew I was with you
right now, down the street.
How's she gonna react if I
move three hours away with you?
Like, that's on her.
You're not a baby anymore, Quinn,
you can make your own decisions.
I don't know.
Look, I don't wanna pressure you
into making any big decisions, okay?
I know that it's a bit much.
It's not that I don't wanna go.
It actuallysoundspretty cool.
Like, I've always talked about
getting out of here as soon as I can.
And yeah, I mean, your mum, sure
she's gonna be disappointed at first
butlike, you're basically
an adult now, Quinn.
She's gotta realise that
you are your own person.
I know, I know.
It'sthis is just
hard.
Sorry to put you through this.
I just don't wanna lose you.
You're not losing me.
I will if I stay.
Look, Quinnyou're the most
amazing girl I've ever met.
Okay, I wish you could see
just how amazing you are.
Like, I'd easily stay here
and work some shitty job
and live in a share house if it
meant that I could be with you.
It's just this situation has
put me in such a tough spot.
[birds chirping]
Are you doing anything this Friday night?
No.
Let's go out.
Just you and me, the boardwalk.
I wanna spend my last night with you.
[Man] Sorry I'm late.
Hey, how you going, Jess?
Jess?
She's my alibi.
Mum thinks I'm with her right now.
Ah, so I'm Jess then?
If anyone asks.
Does that make us lesbian?
You're such a dick!
'Heavy Heart' by James Ghareeb
Warm soul caught up by your action
Young mind seeking for reaction
Hmm, heavy chest
are you used to living with it
And heavy hearts
Are you done with fracturing them?
Ooh
Everyone around here
thinks you're cold as stone
Ooh
Don't you feel it burning
deep inside your bones
You know you know you're too fucked up
And I know, I know that you are not...
That's really where it
all started with Brendan
I just couldn't stand the
idea of being without him
I was consumed with him.
I didn't know what it was,
but right from the start
he just drew me in.
Being a forbidden relationship just made it
so much more adventurous.
We were like 'Romeo and Juliet'.
Heavy Heart Continues
[Quinn] I drove myself insane
deciding whether or
not I should go with him
back to Lanston.
But he was right, there was
nothing for me back at home
and well mum was driving me crazy.
You went with him?
Yeah, I decided the
night that he was leaving.
Talk about last minute.
[clothes rustling]
[bag zipping up]
[car engine idling]
[Brendan] You're doing the right thing.
Yeah.
Would you like to explain the reason
for the animosity between
you and your mother?
[Sighs]
She hated the fact that
I was seeing Brendan.
She would have hated the
fact I was seeing anyone.
Mum's always been overprotective.
More like a control freak.
I was 14 when she let me
have my first sleepover party.
I-I had the strict coming home times
like the phone restrictions.
And at 16, I'd had enough.
I had this friend Jess,
she was kind of wild
we had like a whole day off
school together going to town
and it justfelt so free.
She was seeing this guy
who was friends with Brendan
and that's how we met.
Was all this in secret?
Hell yeah.
She probably suspected something
but I think she just hated the fact
that she couldn't tell
me what to do anymore.
Well, how was it when
you first moved to Lanston?
It was good.
Yeah, it's a pretty cool place to live.
Actually have a cousin who
moved there a few years ago.
We were really close growing up.
[doorbell rings]
Hey!
Oh my God, it's been forever.
Come on in.
You gotten taller?
[Cousin] Uh-uh, don't even think about it.
[Quinn] Oh, come on!
Nup, rules are rules.
I'm 18 in a few months.
Exactly, so not much longer to wait.
Cheers.
[aahh]
Sowhen did you become a local?
Exactly three weeks ago.
And how you settling in?
Good.
I start a job on Monday at Lanston Farms.
Oh yeah, the grocery store.
- Yeah.
- Yeah, I know the one.
Brendan works at the car yard
so our hours are quite similar.
So we get to spend lots of time together.
Oh nice.
And one of his coworkers
is having a barbecue
so I'll get to meet more of his friends.
And ah when did ah
Brendan come on the scene?
Nearly a year ago.
And you're living together already?
Well, sometimes things
happen quicker than you expect.
No time like the present.
[Cousin] What'sthat?
Hmm?
On your arm.
Mmm.
Okay, funny story, rightso
we could not get the smart TV working
for the life of us.
Like we tried turning it on and off again
and then back on.
And Brendan just got so pissed
that he just pegged the
remote across the room
and didn't realise I
was standing right there
and then smack.
Geez.
Well, he was super apologetic about it.
Yeah, well you'd bloody better be.
[chuckles]
[Quinn] It was so good to see you again.
-[Cousin] Don't be a stranger, alright?
-[Quinn] Hmm.
Oh, Quinn, one more thing.
Yeah?
Umm... your mum called me.
Of course she did.
I wasn't gonna say anything, but...
Does she know that I'm here?
Didn't you tell her where you were?
I just told her that I was
safe and I had a place to live.
She probablyshe probably
knew Brendan was from here
and she asked if I spoke to you.
She figured it out, okay, but she's fine.
I told her that I'd look out for you
and that seemed to make her feel better.
She wouldn't get it.
Mums aren't supposed to.
Call me if you need anything, alright?
(Gentle guitar music )
[birds chirping]
Hey.
Morning, beautiful.
What time do you finish work?
Early one, cause it's Saturday,
so ah like two maybe.
And then Matt says that
we can rock up to his place
any time after five.
Oh, cool.
Well, I'd better get a move on.
Brendanabout last night
I don't wanna make a big deal about it.
I really wanted to
(stutters) and I still do
and I want that experience with you
it's justjust wasn't the right...
Hey, shh.
You don't need to explain a thing, okay?
When the time's right,
it'll be the right time.
I want that moment to be special for you.
Aw, how did I get so lucky?
I'm the lucky one.
[toast pops]
Have a great day.
Gentle guitar music continues
Quinn, you home?
[Quinn] Yeah.
Sorry I'm later than I said I would be.
Work was a shit of a thing today.
It's always some asshole
trying to close a deal
when everyone else is
ready to shut shop for the day.
Didn't realise how late it is.
You almost ready to go to Matt's?
[Quinn] Yeah, I'm ready.
Wow.
Wow?
Ah you're wearing that?
Yeah, I bought it today actually.
[Annoyed] Huh.
What's the matter? You, you don't like it?
Yeah, I like it.
I mean, that's the problem.
Other guys will like you in it too.
Like you show up wearing that,
they'll all try to take you home.
Okay, well, not gonna happen.
Well, it won't stop them from trying.
Whatwhat are you saying?
I'm saying I've told you about these guys
you're gonna get some unwanted
attention looking like that.
Looking like what?
A slut.
Are you being serious right now?
Look, can you change
into something else please?
No, I like this dress and I wanna wear it.
So you're gonna make
me out to be the bad guy?
What the hell are you going on about?
Like playing one of your games, are we?
What games?
Nah, I'm not playing.
[sighs]
Brendan, can we talk about this?
There's nothing to talk about.
I'm not taking you to my
mate's place looking like this.
I wanna go.
Okay, change into something else then.
Right now!
Hold on a second.
I'm going.
[car starts]
Are you fucking kidding me!?
[door slams]
Romantic music
You're lucky Pa's out of
town on business today
otherwise he would have taken his shotgun
and done God knows what to you
before you could step one foot on our farm.
This is my lucky day.
Well, if you want to hold
on to some of that luck
you'd leave right away.
Pa will be home soon and he doesn't take
kindly to Beatniks and neither do I.
I guess they were right.
They?
Yeah.
They told me that's who you were.
They were right.
Not that it would
bother me in the slightest
but right about what?
They said that Gloria
was daddy's little girl.
That she wouldn't look
twice at a low life like me.
And her taste was so bland
she could only go out with squares.
Well, maybe they're right.
Ain't that a bite?
Or maybe I wasn't raised to be
like the fast girls that you're used to.
Maybe
you don't mind that Clifford Sayers Junior
was saying all those
nasty things about you.
Cliff would never!
You would've given him a shiner two if you
heard the things he was saying
to get me to flip my lidand.
[TV movie continues]
[front door]
[keys jingling]
[door closes]
[heavy breathing]
[TV movie continues]
Hey.
What ya watchin', beautiful girl?
[sigh] Whatever this is, just came on.
Oh... cool.
[deep breath]
Looks like you had a good night.
Yeah, it was mainly just the guys from work
I mean, you wouldn't have liked it.
I wouldn't know.
[TV movie] Dress a certain way,
make sure daddy's always proud.
You don't know anything about me.
No, I don't
but I want to, I want to know you.
Is Quinn still mad at Brendan?
For being a frigging jackass?
She laughs.
Am I forgiven?
Hmm?
Stop it!
Does she forgive me?
I wanted to go.
Quinn, trust me.
You would have wanted
to leave straight away.
I'll never know.
[TV continues...]
I might go to bed. I'm tired.
I'll join you.
[TV movie] I'd sure like to try
and find out... if you'd let me.
[crickets chirping]
What you doing?
Jess says she might be
coming by in a couple of weeks
that's awesome!
[kissing]
Brendan, no, I-I don't want to.
What's the matter?
Tell me this doesn't feel right.
I-I just don't feel like it. I'm tired.
You have seriously had too much to drink.
Jesus Christ.
You're so fucking beautiful.
Ah, I really don't think...
Shh.
I promise you'll like it.
[belt buckle loosens]
[Quinn] Brendan, stop you're being silly.
It's all right, just relax.
[Quinn] I just don't really
think it's the right time.
Shh.
It's okay.
It's all good, just try to relax.
[Quinn] Brendan, wait!
Brendan.
[sharp, fast breathing]
[kissing]
[Quinn echoes] Brendan!
Dramatic music
[past Brendan] When the time's
right it will be the right time.
I want that moment to be special for you.
[echoes of past Quinn]
How did I get so lucky?
[busy traffic]
[Quinn] It didn't make any sense
how I could feel this way about Brendan.
He made me feel so free
and happy and confident.
But after that, I don't even know.
It's like I felt guilty for
not wanting that with him.
Quinn, it sounds like from
this interaction with Brendan
you made it quite clear you
didn't want to go ahead with it.
Yeah, but I had told him
before that I wanted to.
I'm talking this exact moment
would you say you made it clear?
He was really drunkah.
He wasn't himself and
it's not like I put up a fight.
Was he drunk when he
said he didn't like your dress?
I think he also had a
really bad day at work.
What if he has another bad day at work?
Well, he was really sweet about it
the other night when I didn't want to.
He could be the sweetest
person in the world
but you said you made
it clear you didn't want to.
Shouldn't that be reason
enough for him to step back
and not pursue it?
Regardless of who it is
whether it's a hug or a handshake
if you say you don't want
contact with that person
in that momentisn't that enough?
[sighs]
WellI don't remember
exactly what I was saying
or even if he noticed what I was saying.
There are many stories,
thousands that we can learn from.
Sometimes hearing about someone else... can
help us identify similar traits in oneself.
Lots of cases I've worked on over the years
but one in particular I'm thinking of.
I read about when I was doing
my degree many years back.
She never thought she'd
fall for a man quite like him.
She was always a good girl.
He was a bit of a rascal.
They were opposites,
but they fell for each other
head over heels.
Everything about their
relationship was like something
from a classic love story.
'Life is Beautiful' by HARBRS
Time finds a way
To get us back to the start again
To get us back to the start again
To get us back to the start
Life finds a way
To bring us back where it all began
To bring us back where it all began
To bring us back where it all began
Life is beautiful
Beautiful
Beautiful
[Therapist] But over
time, things between them
gradually started to change.
[birds chirping]
Stereo plays
- Hey.
- Hey.
What'd you get up to today?
You knowusual.
Usualhm
see you did the dishes.
I'll get to 'em.
Who are you texting?
No one.
No one, not Zac.
You know what
I'm texting fucking Santa Claus.
Fuck!
Well are you going to his later?
Did you call those guys today?
What guys today?
The guys from Wiltix about the job
on the second floor.
What are you doin'?
What?
You trying to start an argument?
No, I'm not trying to start an argument.
'Cause fuck, Jodie
I swear you come home
and you try to find ways to put shit on me.
Every day you come in
and you give me the third fucking degree.
Trev, I'm not trying to start an argument.
Do you think I don't
give a shit? Is that it?
Trev, please.
I don't want to get you all worked up
and I'm not trying to make you feel bad.
What are you doing?
Because you're doing a pretty good job
of making me feel like shit.
You know what?
I'm worried.
We can't do this on one income.
We're getting so far behind.
Yeah
you think I don't know that?
I don't know Trev, do you?
Trev, I don't want to argue like this.
I want us to
What, what do you want?
I want you to want to do this with me.
Do you have another bad day today?
Is that it?
Trev.
Everything was fine till you walked in.
- Why were you texting Zac then?
- Mind your own fucking business.
[phone ringing]
[Trevor] Come on.
Fucken answer the phone, you dumb prick.
[Zac] Hey.
Hey, Zachy.
[Zac] Hey, Trev.
-[Trevor] How are you, mate?
-[Zac] Yeah, not bad.
- [Zac] You comin' around with cash?
- [Trevor] Yeah, yeah, still coming by, just
just making sure things are all good, yeah?
[Zac] Yeah, and you're fixing
me up for last week, right?
[Trevor] Nah, I'm a bit short, I
was just wondering if we could umm.
Y'know if we could work something out?
[Zac] Oh here we fuckin' go.
[Trevor] Zac, come on, mate. You know me.
[Zac] Yeah, sure do. That's the problem.
[Trevor] I'll get it to you next
week. You know I won't skip out.
-[Zac] Faaark.
-[Trevor] Hear me out.
I'll get it to you next week.
Midweek latest.
[Zac] You're a broken record,
mate. I heard the same shit last week.
[Trevor] What's the problem,
mate? I'll get it to you.
[Trevor stutters] -[Zac]
Go fuck yourself, Trev.
Zac?
[phone hangs up]
[dramatic music builds]
Fuck.
When is Zac expecting you?
Will you give it a rest
for one fucking second!
Fuck, why do you have to make
everything such a fucking drama?
You go on and on and on and on and on
about all the money that we don't have.
And you look at me like it's my fault?
Like it's my fault!
When I was the one and I was the reason
that we could afford this
house in the first fucking place!
You know what?
You want extra money?
Why don't you go into the city
and spread your legs and
make a few extra bucks that way?
I'm more likely to get
respect there than I am here.
I don't respect you, aye?
[slap] [Trevor grunts]
[Trevor] I don't respect you, aye?
Yeah! [Grunts, punching]
[Jodie] Oh no, Trev!
[Trevor grunts] I don't respect you?
Huh?
What do you want from me?!
[laughter] [radio playing]
[Lady 1] Wait till she gets a new fella
when this one falls through.
-[Lady 2] You so should've.
-[Lady 1] I wanted to.
I never would've heard
the end of it though.
True.
[knocking]
[Lady 2] Who's this?
I don't know, maybe
Ryan's forgotten his key.
Oh, it's Jodie.
Jodie?
Jodie?
Sorry to just show up like this.
Oh my God, what on
earth has happened to you?
Come in, come in, it's
all right, shh, it's all right.
Jodie, come on.
Oh my goodness.
Jodie, what on earth has happened to you?
[muffled heavy metal music]
[sirens]
[knocking]
Oh, hey handsome.
How are you, Dixie?
Ah, long time no see.
You wanna come in?
[sucks teeth]
So what do we do now?
Do we call the police?
No, I don't wanna
complicate things anymore.
He can't get away with this.
And he won't, but you don't have
to worry about that now, okay.
I'm gonna go get some
warm, salty water for your face.
And you're staying here tonight.
So, Trev.
How's that pretty little wife of yours?
Yeah, she's goodumm.
So it's ahh
just you here tonight, yeah?
Mm-hmm.
Yup.
And you, how've you been, good?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, good, good, good.
Can't complainum.
Hey DixDixie, I um
Bit stuck in the money
department at the moment.
And ah, you know, I was um.
Was wondering [stutters] if we
could work out a deal or something.
[chuckles]
Ah, Trev.
You know that the mister doesn't
like me giving away freebies.
Yeah, I know that.
[Dixie] Mm-hmm -[Trevor]
But, it's not a freebie.
I'll give you the money back next week
and I wouldn't, I wouldn't
skip out or anything.
Okay.
Well, in that case, um
Give me that.
What?
Your wedding ring.
My wedding ring?
Mm-hmm.
I'll give it back to you, I mean, next
week when you front up with the cash.
Serious?
Mm-hmm.
I'll get it back, right?
Yep.
Yeah.
Here you go, fuck it, why not?
[laughing]
Fuck.
You must be desperate.
[whispers] I don't want your wedding ring.
You know what I want.
Come on.
Follow me.
Eerie music
[Lady 2] So Jodie, it is over
between you and Trevor, isn't it?
I suppose it has to be.
Yeah, you can't stay
with someone like that.
It's just so hard to think about, you know?
We've been together for so long and
It would be weird not
having him in my life anymore.
[knocking]
That'd be Ryan this time?
[Lady 1] No, he texted,
said he's staying at John's.
Oh God.
[Lady 2] What?
It's Trevor.
Shit, we should have called the police.
I'm gonna tell him to go.
No, I'll talk to him.
Jodie, no.
It's okay, he would've calmed down by now.
[crickets]
Hey.
Hey.
You all right?
I've been better, Trevor.
Yeah, me too.
It's a good thing Anna lives close, hey?
Remember where she used to live?
Never would have made it
there on foot, that's for sure.
So you got a fix from someone then?
I understand thatI understand that you
That you're probably pretty
upset with me right now.
I think I have good reason.
Yeah, yeah.
I shouldn't have lost my temper like that.
Just, everything's just
been such a build up.
Yeah, it's been a build up for me too.
I just want you to know that um
I'd never wanna hurt you.
You're the most important
thing I've ever had in my life.
The only person I've ever cared for.
It's just been really hard for me.
Umm without you without you
My life is nothing.
Nothing to live for.
I fucking hate myself
for being such a failure.
[exhales]
I love you so much, Jodie.
It's been hard for me too, Trevor.
I know baby.
I've been thinking about all the things
that we used to talk about.
Having kids.
Raising a family.
I still want that with you.
Trevor, it hasn't happened that way.
Maybe it's not meant to be.
Oh no, don't say that.
I can I can change.
I will, I will, I will change.
- Trev...
-[Trevor] I j-I just
have to get over this slump that I'm in.
And it will be better.
Trev I'm going to stay here tonight.
Slow music
Please.
Please know how much I love you.
I love you so much.
Please tell me you know that.
I know, Trevor.
[Therapist] She couldn't comprehend
that the man she had loved
the one who was her prince
charming, her protector,
who made her feel safe and warm
who idolised her, was the
same man that terrified her
that made her fear for her life.
How could it be?
Sometimes the people we love the most
are the ones who hurt us the most.
Though I think we need to ask ourselves
is this suffering worth the love?
And if so, for how long?
Yeah.
Tense music
[bird chirps]
[front door opening]
[Brendan] Quinn, you home?
[bag zips]
[Brendan shouts] Quinn?
[door rattling]
[door rattling]
[Brendan] Quinn?
Yeah, I'm in here.
[door rattling]
Why'd you lock the door?
Um, um, a-a fo-force of habit.
Never known you to lock
the bedroom door before.
Uh I'm just in the middle
of something, one second.
What's going on in there?
Nothing.
Open the fucking door!
[inhales]
[unlocking door]
What are you doing in there?
Nothing, I must have locked it by accident.
Oh yeah, and what's this?
Are you going on a holiday?
I'm going to James's
tonight, he twisted his ankle
and he needs some help around the house.
It's news to me.
I'll be back tomorrow.
Don't fucking lie to me.
I'm not Brendan I promise.
What are you really going over there for?
Brendan, I told you, let me go.
You're fucking lying!
Music intensifies
Is this James guy really your cousin?
Bet he isn't.
I'll bet you're fucking him.
He as good as me?
How 'bout I remind you.
[Brendan grunts]
Dramatic music continues
[doorbell rings]
Hey!
Is everything okay?
[birds chirping]
Yo, Trev.
Hey, Mikey.
How are you, mate?
Good, man.
- Yeah good.
- Warm enough.
Yeah, talk about it.
Haven't checked your mailbox lately.
Fuck.
Look at that, eh?
Mate, get a no junk mail sign.
It's kind of all junk, really.
Umm I'm a bit pressed for time.
Yeah, no worries.
Thanks, mate.
[Trevor] Thanks, pal.
I'm just a bit behind, bills
and, getting the car fixed.
It's all right, man.
We've all been there.
Um, I'll pay you back as soon as I can.
No, no, it's all good, man. It's all good.
UmJodes not around?
Ah nah.
Nah, she's um, she's at some fucking
girls' weekend or something, I don't know.
Ah look, I've got to run out, so
umm, you're a champ, buddy.
- Yeah, it's all right, mate, all right.
- Thank you, yeah.
- Won't fuck you around.
- Yeah, it's all good.
- Cheers, bro.
- See you next time.
Yeah, I'll catch you soon.
[door closes]
[sighs]
I can't be with you anymore.
Sombre music
We need to go our separate ways.
[screaming]
[sobbing]
[wail]
[glass smash]
[James exhales]
You know, that story about the
remote should have been my first clue.
You know, it's taking
every fiber of my being
not to go over there
and deck his sorry ass.
I know, and I appreciate
you not doing that.
[deep breathing]
Do you know what you're gonna do now?
Maybe.
I started to see a therapist.
It's actually really helped.
How long ago did it happen?
Umnearly two weeks ago.
Mate, you should have come over right away.
I know, I just, I didn't, I
didn't know what to do.
I thought I was just being
sensitive about the whole thing.
And he went back to being Mr. Perfect
until I tried to leave.
He better wish he doesn't
pass me on the street.
[chuckles]
I'm here now.
You are.
[giggles]
[birds chirping]
Oh look who's here.
Hey, how's things?
You said you'd be here at one.
Yeah, ah, work went a bit crazy.
Oh yeah, same for me
but we still have to make some effort.
How is everything at work?
Yeah, can't complain.
And how's everything going...
Hang on a minute, how
long have you been back?
Like, just over a month.
And you're only just seeing us now?
I've just been busy with work
and getting Quinn settled in.
Oh, is she here?
Nah, she um, she couldn't make it today.
Oh, I was sort of hoping
we'd finally get to meet her.
Yeah, sorry, also just didn't feel like
the greatest timing either.
Good timing hasn't been in
the cards for anyone lately.
Are you sure you can't
eat any more of this?
You've hardly eaten.
I just don't have the appetite.
Remember, you need to eat something
to absorb all those pills you're on.
I'll be fine.
[sighs]
You watch the grand final on Saturday?
Yeah, was a good one.
I watched it in a hospital.
I think I got a little bit too into it.
The nurse came over and
suggested I settle down.
[both laugh]
Looked across at my neighbour
and he was giving me a filthy look.
So I reckon he complained.
What a loser.
Yeah, he looked like one of
those miserable old pricks.
You know, I heard him complaining
about the coffee to the nurse.
It's a public hospital, mate.
Like, you're not gonna
get a grande latte there.
[laughing]
Oh, oof.
You all right?
Oh, yeah, yep.
You sure?
Is there anything here you can take?
I'm fine, I'm fine.
I'm already on more drugs than a junkie.
Well, just lie down, okay.
You don't need to get up.
Ah, I just gotta get used
to the medication again.
Y'know the the meds cause swelling
and inflammation of the joints.
And so they give me another pill for that.
And that one causes dizziness.
It's just all the big circus in here.
Hopefully won't be for too long.
And I haven't got much of an appetite.
And the doctor says that I have to
have at least two meals a day.
You know, ya Uncle Ronnie
he brought around those pork ribs
that he does in the smoker.
Yeah, I could barely eat one.
Wow, you really are fucked up.
[laughing]
Ah, hopefully in a couple of days
you can bring around
that girlfriend of yours.
Yeah, maybe.
Is she a nice girl?
Yeah, she is.
Oh, that's good.
I'm glad.
Yeah, look, I'll sort it
out when I get back in.
I'm just about to leave now.
I should only be about 10,
my son finally showed up.
Yeah, right.
Okay, yep, I'll be there soon.
Hey, I've got to rush back to the office.
Are you all right to stay for a moment?
They can't get by without you.
Oh, if you knew, you
wouldn't be asking that.
Dad just got out of hospital
like can't you take some time off?
I've used all my leave
looking after your dad.
I haven't had to inconvenience
the office like this in 20 years.
It's just an inconvenience?
You know, if we had tenants in our rental
we could have afforded a
live-in carer for your father
but instead we let you live
there practically for nothing.
Try to teach you to be
responsible, independent.
And how's that going?
I thought at least you'd be
able to help out once in a while
but you know, here
you are for the first time.
So yes, it's an inconvenience
as I'm having to do
everything all by myself.
You know people ask, how's he going?
But does anyone ever think
to ask, how are you handling it?
Like, am I supposed to
just carry the brunt of it all
and be okay with that?
Sorry.
[sighs]
Look, I've gotta go.
And ah, do me a favour.
Shave that hideous thing off your face.
[swirling water]
[rough wind]
[water splashes]
'Move Through Space' by Irah Miah
Like a spirit hovers above water
Move through space
Like the light touching my face...
[Voicemail] Hey, Brendan
here, leave a message.
Brendan.
It's me.
I didn't wanna be doing this on the phone
but I figured it'd be easier this way.
From this moment on, I
won't be contacting you.
And I don't want you to contact me either.
'Move Through Space' continues
There were times you made me feel happy
times you made me feel loved
but I can't remember those moments
without thinking of the
times you made me feel afraid.
You made me feel lost, alone, and in pain.
[Voicemail] Hey, it's
Quinn, you know what to do.
Leave the message.
Hey, Quinn.
Got your messageah
what the hell was that all about?
[Quinn] You might feel angry hearing this
but your feelings aren't my problem now.
It's not my job to understand
why you are what you are.
Are you seriously gonna make me out
to be the bad guy here?
Like, after everything I've
done for you, it's so unfair of you.
[Quinn] I loved you.
I trusted you.
I put you above everything.
And then you tried to break me
But I'm not broken.
[nervous laugh]
Like, you actually
think that I attacked you.
Oh, hey, hey, if I'm some predator
then why would you keep
living with me for so long?
So good seeing you again.
Don't be a stranger, eh.
[Quinn] I hope you will
learn something from this
as I know I have.
I'm sorry, Quinn.
Can we please talk about this?
You know I'd never meant to hurt you.
I would never hurt you.
[slaps face]
Goodbye, Brendan.
[train announcement speaker]
[Brendan] Quinn, you're right.
I messed up.
I'm so sorry, Quinn.
Please come home.
I wanna work on myself
and you're the only person who can help me.
I love you, Quinn.
Please don't throw away what we have.
(train approaching)
[car horn]
Thank you so much for everything.
I'm happy to help.
I'm so glad I've got you
with stuff like this going on.
Hmm Stop it.
[both chuckle]
[phone rings]
That Trevor?
Yep.
You're going to have to
talk to him soon or later.
I know, I just, not now.
Well, at some stage, you'll have
to go over there and get your things.
Because you can't keep wearing my stuff.
[laughing]
Are you all right?
No I feel funny.
Is it nerves?
No, I don't think so, but...
Hey, come here.
I-I need to sit down.
Yeah, I'll get you some water.
Come sit down.
[waves crashing]
[Therapist's echoed words]
There are many stories.
Thousandsthat we can learn from.
Sometimes hearing about someone else
can help us identify
similar traits in oneself.
She never thought she'd
fall for a man quite like him.
They were opposites,
but they fell for each other
head over heels.
Everything about their relationship
was like something
from a classic love story.
Lots of cases I've worked on over the years
but one in particular I'm thinking of.
I read about many years back.
Sombre music
Things between them started to change.
Is this suffering worth the love?
And if so, for how long?
[screaming]
[Anna] Yeah, we've just
come out of the doctors.
Everything's fine.
Hey, I'll talk to you about it later, okay?
All right, bye.
Everything's gonna be okay.
I cannot believe the timing.
All I've ever wanted for the last 10 years
was for Trevor and I to have a baby.
We'd pretty much given up and I thought
it's okay, we're just
not meant to be parents.
You don't have to think about that now.
You just have to process it.
I wrote to Trevor.
Told him it was over.
And it is over.
Sombre music
I wish I could be happy right now.
[Woman] Quinn?
Yeah, hi, mum.
Are you okay?
What's going on?
I'm fine.
Mum, I...
Can I come home?
Yeah.
Yes, Quinn.
Please come home.
'Heavy Heart' by James Ghareeb
Cold soul, withered by my actions
Numb mind trying to forget them
Heavy chest getting
used to living with it
Heavy hearts I am used to carrying them
Ooh
Everyone around me is cold as stone
Ooh
I can feel it burning
deep inside my bones
I know, I know, I'm too fucked up
And you know, you know that you are not
And we know, we know, it's never enough
I am a murderer
[vocalising]
Warm soul caught up by her action
Young mind seeking for reaction
Heavy chest are you
used to living with it
And heavy hearts are you
done with fracturing them
Ooh
Everyone around me
thinks you're cold as stone
Ooh
Don't you feel it burning
deep inside your bones
You know, you know,
you're too fucked up
And I know, I know that you are not
And we know, we know, it's not enough
After all, they call you a murderer
Let me close to you
Even though my reach is high
If only I could do
The things that won't make you cry
You don't know what I'd lose
For us to be alive
The talk of the past
will catch up to you and I
After all, they call me a murderer
They call me a murderer