Packed to the Rafters (2008) s02e20 Episode Script
Only A Heartbeat Away
(THEME MUSIC) (MUFFLED HEARTBEAT) DAVE: The human heartbeat - the telltale sign of life.
The most wonderful sound in the world.
Hello.
Hey.
Morning.
Didn't hear you get up.
You were snoring.
I don't snore, do I? You purr.
Like a buzz-saw.
Oh! Hey, hey, hey.
No physical exertion.
You're on strict bed rest, young lady, until that baby is born.
(GROANS) But I'm bored.
No, you're not.
Yeah, I am bored.
No, no.
You just think you're bored.
Well, when you think you're bored, you're bored.
Jules, you collapsed.
You scared the hell out of us.
You were only allowed home from hospital on the condition that you stay in bed.
Yeah, alright, when you put it like that.
Can you, um, thank Rachel for the breakfast? Will do.
Still bored.
Well, watch some TV.
I don't want to watch TV.
Well, finish that book you've been trying to finish for years.
You're almost there.
You know, 'Mrs Doubtfire'.
'Mrs Dalloway'.
Oh, whatever.
I don't feel like reading a book either.
I don't know what I want.
Hmm.
Of course, there is something we could both enjoy together.
As much as I hate to admit it, the doctor said none of that either.
(GROANS) Yeah.
Boom pety, boom pety, boom pety, boom pety, boom pety, boom pety, boompety, boom (GASPS) I know what I want.
What's that? Go to the loo.
I'm busting.
Oooh.
There we go.
Just one step at a time.
We know that.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
It's called walking.
Oh, hey.
BOTH: Morning.
Morning, love.
How are you feeling? Oh, good.
Fine.
You guys? Yeah, good.
Great.
Slow and steady wins the race.
Almost there.
She looks tired.
Bed hair doesn't help.
She probably hasn't been sleeping.
She did look puffy under the eyes.
That's probably water retention.
We've just all gotta do our bit and help her get through this.
Mm-hm.
Yeah.
Her and Dad.
Yeah.
He looks a wreck too.
Well, they get 1O points for trying to be jolly.
Yeah, well, you can't blame them for worrying.
I know.
I just wish they wouldn't, that's all.
There you go.
OK.
Thanks.
Umoh, darling.
Mm-hm? Can I get a wee bit of privacy, please? Oh, yeah.
Sorry.
Just just yell if you need something.
I'm taking the day off.
I can help out tonight.
Yeah, me too.
What's going on? Nothing.
We're just sorting the roster.
Your mother doesn't want any of you worrying or putting yourself out.
We're not.
Not at all.
It's cool.
Hey, has anyone heard from Ben and Melissa? No.
No, and let's keep it like that.
They're on their honeymoon.
There's nothing they can do.
Just leave them to their swimming and their windsurfing and their Other physical activities.
Look, your mother wants to tell them when they get back, alright? Fair enough.
I'm off to the shops.
Want a hand with all that stuff'? No, I'm right.
I'm meeting up with Chel.
She's offered to be my trolley dolly.
Great.
How's she going'? We haven't seen her since the wedding.
Oh, she's good.
Just keeping a low profile.
Why? I thought we'd moved through that stuff.
You know what she's like.
I'm beginning to.
Just tell her that she's welcome here any time and we'd love to see her.
Wouldn't we'? Yeah! Will do! What'? Well? Why aren't you, um'? I thought we were gonna try the buffet.
Yeah, but then I thought all that hassle with clothes so I ordered room service.
Oh, but I thought you had a dream about the buffet.
Yeah, I did, but that can wait.
Ohhh.
Is that all you dream about? Food and sex? Uhno.
Of course not.
Sometimes I dream about being Superman.
But you're the only person I've ever told that.
Aww.
That is so sweet.
Yeah, I know.
But I was the Man of Steel last night, right? (KNOCK AT DOOR) WOMAN: Room service! Go get the door, Superman.
Alright.
(IMITATES SWOOSH) (LAUGHS) G'day.
Room service.
I have your breakfast order.
Uh, great.
Just pop it on the table.
So, you guys are the newlyweds, right? Yeah, that's us.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
I just love seeing people in love.
Don't you? Oh, love it.
Yeah.
Ohhh, ow.
Are you OK'? Oh, yeah, I'm fine! Just, you know, a bit saddle-sore from yesterday.
Think I pushed myself a bit hard.
Oh, you honeymooners.
I suppose there are worse ways to be spending the time.
Enjoy.
(LAUGHS) Do you think she thinks? I think she did! I meant the horse ride on the beach we did yesterday.
That's not what she thinks.
Oh! OK, here's the deal.
From now on, we don't tell anyone we're newlyweds.
Deal? Giddy-up.
âWhat is this terror? What is this ecstasy? âWhat is it that fills me with extraordinary excitement?" Only me.
âFor there he was.
" Ah, you finished 'Mr Dalloway'.
'Mrs Dalloway'.
I hate it when you finish a good book.
It's like losing a friend.
Oh, don't worry.
There's plenty more where that came from.
I knew you'd understand.
What's in the bag'? Old baby monitors.
People chuck 'em out when their kids grow up.
Picked them up for next to nothing.
Oh.
Hey, you reckon Chel's avoiding us'? No.
We haven't seen her since the wedding.
(LAUGHS) We've been a little tied up, in case you hadn't noticed.
But I thought she'd want to be a part of all this.
What, keeping me entertained'? I don't blame her for steering clear.
But don't you find it frustrating? What? I just can't work her out, you know'? First, we have that blow-up with Nathan and the drugs, then she comes to the wedding and it's OK, then she's nowhere to be seen.
It's always one step forward, two steps back with her.
You just need to find your rhythm with each other.
You can't push these things.
Yeah, I suppose.
What'? Why are there so many'? Right, well, we have one set in here, one in the kitchen, one in the shed, and we've got our own intercom system.
You know, no more shouting out or lying here with your legs crossed.
Darling, it's not like I've got that much privacy left as it is.
Privacy's overrated.
Anyway, you can always turn it off.
Oh, alright.
As long as you don't start installing cameras.
Hey, roomies, I'm home.
Roomies'? Who you talking to, dummy? There are no roomies.
Who you calling dummy, dummy? Dummy.
Do you think cocktail names are made up by 13-year-old boys? Why do you think they call them 'cocktails'? Get it? Excuse me? Are these ones taken? No.
Go for it.
Beautiful day.
Gorgeous.
Uh, I'm Nicole.
This is Adrian.
Hi.
He's Ben.
I'm Mel.
Sorry.
We won't bother you.
That's OK! We arrived a bit late for lunch.
We heard it's actually quite good.
It's awesome.
Oh, it's one of the reasons we picked this place.
We're actually in the business ourselves.
Oh, whereabouts? In Sydney, in the shire.
Oh, we're in Carss Park.
Ben's the bar manager at the Boat Club.
Ah, small world.
You might have actually heard of our place, Variations.
Oh, yeah, I have.
We haven't had a chance to get there, though.
You'll have to put it on your list.
Yeah! So, what brings you here? Uh, nothing special.
We're just an old married couple on a weekend away.
Same as us.
We've got seven years under the belt.
How about you guys'? Three.
Foun It's three.
And a half.
Just feels like four.
In a good way.
Kids? Not yet.
Still practising.
We've got a little girl, Maya.
Ohhh.
She's with Nicole's parents at the moment.
Our first holiday without her.
It's important to take some time for yourselves, don't you think? Yeah.
Absolutely.
Can I get you guys a drink? What are you having? Oh, I might move on to a beer.
Me too.
OK, and'? Surprise me.
I will do.
(LAUGHS) Delicious meal in 6O seconds.
(CLOCK TICKS) What are you staring at? Good idea, Mr Pineapple.
Look who's here.
I brought some flowers to brighten up Oh, hi! Oh, and you already have some.
Oh, yes.
My devoted husband.
Hey, I'll put them in some water.
Thanks.
Hmm.
Interesting arrangement.
Obviously, he's self-taught.
(LAUGHS) They reckon flowers use up oxygen, so you can't have them in a sick room.
Not that you're sick but Yeah.
I have heard that, yeah.
The truth is, flowers give off oxygen and perfume.
Well, thank you.
That's not all I have.
Here I have the most fun you can have in a box without getting arrested.
Oh, uhCarbo, I'm No, no.
Just let me wire it up.
It's fine.
No, Carbo, I When was the last time you drove a monster truck'? Gee, I can't remember.
Ah, well, that drought's about to break.
Carbo, look, Julie's not supposed to get too excited.
That's OK.
We can do a time trial instead of a race.
Less adrenaline.
No, no, no.
I don't think that's a good idea.
It's OK.
It's fine.
Are you sure? Yeah.
Alright.
Well, I've gotta go to work but Dave and Rach are here if you need them.
Go.
EnjoV- It just doesn't play games.
It plays movies as well! Oh, wow! Hey?! How good is that'? (SNIFFS) I thought you were playing monster trucks? Yes, trucks crashed and burned, so we watched 'Dances with Wolves' instead.
Whywhy is hem? They killed the wolf.
I liked the wolf! I personally like Kevin Costner's bum.
Mum.
Horses for courses.
Oh! They killed the horse too! Oh, that is sad.
Um, Mum, would you like me to set another place for Carbo? Well, you know what they say - âMore the merrier.
" That means yes.
OK.
BEN: Awesome.
So, business is good, then? Yeah.
We're doing OK.
Better than OK.
It sounds great.
But you're in the trade.
You know what it's like.
The trick is to stay ahead of the game.
Yeah.
Right.
We're looking to expand.
Incorporate an upmarket bar to complement the restaurant.
Oh, so, you'd be looking for a bar manager.
Yeah, well, we've definitely started getting the feelers out there.
We need someone who's good with people.
And with a knowledge of local suppliers.
Yep.
Look at the time.
No wonder I'm starving.
Yeah.
Me too.
Do you guys want to share a table? If you don't, that's cool.
Yeah, we don't want to cramp your style if you had some romantic Hey, what style? We're all people-people, right? Yep.
Absolutely.
Sounds great.
And there's some local wines on the list that look very interesting.
I am Dancing with Wolves.
I'm not talking to you.
You are not worth talking to.
Hands off! It's taken me ages to get it disorganised like that.
Last bloke used to keep it neat and tidy.
Am I paying you to drink coffee now'? Yeah, well, that's why I nominated you Boss of the Year.
It's been a big help you know- you and Warney taking up the slack.
No worries.
I reckon Julie needs you round there right now anyway.
How'd you go with those baby monitors? Yeah, all set up, ready to go.
Great.
Warney called - said he'd meet you down there.
No worries, mate.
I've brought you a visitor.
Hi.
Hey, Chel.
Good to see ya.
How are things going'? Fine.
Thought I'd drop in, just briefly.
See how Julie is doing.
Great! She'd like that.
I brought some flowers and some magazines.
Come in.
She won't be long.
She's just taking a shower.
It works like an intercom system but it's an open mic.
There's no buttons to push - you just talk into this one here and when Jules needs us, you'll hear her through this one.
Or you could walk the half a dozen paces to your bedroom.
Yeah, you could do that.
Just what we need - a little less privacy around the house.
Struth.
I've left the vegies in the boot.
Want a cup of coffee? Oh, we had one at the shops.
Right.
Don't let me stop you, though.
OK.
Shaped up to be a pretty nice day out there, eh? It's beautiful.
DAVE: Julie was right.
We needed to find our rhythm.
I'll unload the dishwasher.
Oh, no.
I'm on it.
Because right now, we were definitely out of sync and it was doing my head in.
(KNOCK AT DOOR) JULIE: OK, I'm decent.
Hey, Chel! Thank God you're here.
You're saving me from back-to-back Jane Austen DVDs.
Everyone deserves a Mr Darcy.
Yes, especially when they're played be Colin Firth.
(BOTH LAUGH) I just thought I'd, um, bring these.
But you've already got some.
No.
A girl can never have too many flowers.
Thank you.
They're lovely.
It's just a bit of colour.
How are you feeling? Oh, not bad.
Just sick of being in bed.
You've got a good setup.
Yeah, I know.
Although, it's amazing how doing absolutely nothing is exhausting.
I should let you rest.
No, no, no.
I was actually hoping for one of your famous massages.
I could crack walnuts with these shoulders.
You think you're up to it? Yeah.
Please? Alright.
I'll go easy.
Oh, thank you.
Ah! Ohhh, that's good.
Ohhh.
Ahhh.
Ohhh! Yeah.
Ohhh.
Ohhh.
Shh! Dad, please tell me that's Your mother's getting a massage from Chel.
Now, shh.
Right.
JULIE: You know you're more than welcome to hang around.
CHEL: No.
No, not today.
I know how busy you all are.
Dad, you are eavesdropping.
No, I'm not.
JULIE: Mmm.
You know, I know Dave would love you to stay, if you can find the time.
CHEL: Oh, another day, maybe? I'm gonna hit the road.
Oh.
Two secs and I'll give you a lift home.
There's no need.
I'll be right.
Oh, don't be silly.
It's the least I can do.
Oh, alright.
You leaving already? Yep.
Chel, are we OK'? What do you mean? Well, we haven't had a proper conversation since the Nathan and Sammy thing but we're over that, right? God, Nathan What was I thinking? You know you're welcome here any time? Yeah.
I do know that.
Well, then, why'? Wagons, ho! Am I interrupting something? No, no, no.
It's fine.
I'll see you later, Dave.
Yep.
See you, Chel.
Thanks, Ted.
Sorry, mate, but you know it's no good pressuring her.
Who's pressuring her? Oh, come on.
I just want to talk to her! Well, talk to her.
Well, I'm trying to, but she keeps putting up barriers and you keep barging in on me.
JULIE: (OVER INTERCOM) Dave'? Dave? I thought I turned that off.
I turned it back on.
Why'?! There's no point having it if it's not on.
JULIE: I can hear you whispering.
Do you think she heard that'? If I did, she must have.
Don't make me come looking for you.
I'm gonna count to three.
One, two, three.
I'm here! I'm here.
You, uh, need to go to the loo? Why'd you bite Dad's head off'? I hardly bit his head off.
I heard you.
Maybe these things weren't such a great idea.
Dave.
Look, I just wanted to get a moment alone with Chel.
So, get a moment alone with Chel.
What's stopping you? She is! The second I try, the walls go up.
Well, she was lovely to me.
Yeah, I know.
I heard.
Those things are definitely going.
That's the problem.
She's lovely to everyone.
She gets on well with you, with Ted, with the kids.
Yeah, Dave, I I know- I know how I'm sounding.
I just I just have to get her alone.
And I know exactly what I'm gonna do.
So, guys, hey! How's it hanging? Well.
.
.
how's it going? What was that'? Why did I call'? Why did I call'? I know! Yeah, it's the furniture.
I'm thinking of reupholstering.
Not bad.
(BIRDS 'HNI-l-FER) Hey, sunblock? Check.
Hats'? Check.
OK, let's go.
We don't want to be late for the boat.
(PHONE RINGS) Probably Adrian wondering where we are.
G'day, Adrian.
We're on our way.
Adrian? Carbo? Benno! How's it going'? Good.
Great.
Why are you calling'? Ben? Is everything OK'? Sweet, mate, sweet.
Anyway, I was watching this show the other day Ben! Hey, mate, we've gotta run.
We're doing a resort dive.
A dive? Cool.
Yeah, we met this awesome married couple and there just might be a job in it for me if I play my cards right.
Ohgreat.
Good.
Carbo.
Hi.
Yeah, sorry, we really have to go now.
'Bye! Uhye You heard the wife.
See ya.
See ya.
Miss you.
Adrian? G'day.
A slight change of plans.
Is Ted alright? He's fine.
Is Jules? Shouldn't you be home with Jules? It's OK, I got a pass out.
Come on, hop in.
Oh, no, it's not that.
I-I-I don't want to put you out.
Never.
Hop in.
Come on.
You and I both know we need to talk.
Oh, Dave, I'm not up to talking.
I'll drive you to the hospital.
We'll talk there.
No.
The dialysis takes - what? - three or four hours.
It'll give us plenty of time.
No, no.
Why not? I don't want you to see me that way.
It's OK for Ted to be there.
It's not the same.
You're my mother, I'm your son.
Why are you doing this? You're getting angry.
Don't get angry.
It's too late.
What's the point in coming back into my life if you don't want to get to know me? Alright, you're right.
Let's go.
This is a lot to go through twice a week.
You get used to it.
Does it hurt'? Not really.
It was great to see you yesterday, having time with Julie.
But then we start to talk and you shoot through.
I was in the way.
No, you weren't.
I want to help.
You do help.
Do I'? Yeah, of course.
Why would you think you didn't'? The truth is I I feel like the ground is shifting underneath me.
I think I'm frightened.
Of what? You seemed fine at the wedding.
We had fun.
You know, we danced.
(LAUGHS) I was very proud of you.
Yourgreat big, wonderful family.
The family that you made.
Julie collapsed and the whole family were so worried and anxious.
It's fragile.
And then all of that stuff with Nathan.
(SIGHS) I'm not experienced with how families work.
Chel, you Anyway, you shouldn't be here.
You should be home with Jules.
This isn't the time for distractions.
Whoa, let's get one thing straight.
You are not a distraction to me, alright? Don't think for a second my concern for you distracts me from Julie and the baby.
It doesn't.
You know'? That's the great thing about love.
Ityou know, it expands and fills the gaps.
It sounds like something you'd buy in a hardware store.
(LAUGHS) You know what I mean, don't you? DAVE: Finally, a breakthrough.
I could feel her heart beating with mine.
It was like swimming in the biggest and best fish tank ever.
I want to do it again.
Well, days like today are why it's good to be open to new experiences.
Absolutely.
Mel and I never would've gone scuba diving if you didn't suggest it.
Thank you.
I'm guessing that you're the adventurous one and Mel's the cautious type.
Uh, no way, mate.
She is a wild child.
Really? She's outrageous.
Try anything once.
Honestly, sometimes I struggle to keep up with her.
Ah, open to new experiences.
I like that.
Life is not a spectator sport.
You've gotta grab it with both hands.
Am I right? Yeah.
Yeah, you areso right.
For instance, I can tell that you're interested in the bar manager's job.
I might.
Yeah, maybe.
No need to be embarrassed.
You're exactly the sort of person that we're looking for.
I am? Yeah.
Nicky and I were talking about it last night.
Wow.
I don't know what to say.
Don't say anything.
We're still on holidays.
Let's just relax and enjoy each other's company.
Oh, which reminds me - what are you guys doing tonight? Uh, no plans.
Well, we brought a couple of extra bottles of French with us.
We thought maybe we could grab some nibbles and head back to our room.
Sure.
Sounds great.
Cheers.
Cheers.
So, my dad.
What was he like'? Well I'd see him play cricket when I went to the match with your grandfather.
He was a star.
So, that's where I got it from.
(CHUCKLES) Yeah.
His family had a farm further west, out Narrabri way.
Heworked as a roustabout on a local station.
He had a wild streak.
He had a smile that would light up a room.
He was 17.
I was 15.
(SIGHS) He died too young.
I never even found out what really happened to him, you know'? How come? I don't think I really wanted to know.
You know, if I'd seen his name on a stone I'd have had to say goodbye.
I don't think I was up to that.
But everybody has to be ready for that.
Don't they? If they're gonna love at all.
Yep.
OK, slowly.
I'm such a nanna.
(LAUGHS) I think I just felt it kick.
Did you? (SQUEAKS) (LAUGHS) Now, are you sure that there's nothing else I can get you? No, you've taken me to the loo, a service above and beyond.
I've got everything I need.
Trust me.
Not everything, Jules.
'Classic Catches Volume 3'.
This one's even got the Keg on Legs with that amazing one-hander at the MCG to give Hollywood his hat-trick in 1994.
Keg on Legs? Boonie, Rach.
Come on! Oh, silly me.
Right.
Well, you guys enjoy that.
I'm gonna leave you to it.
No, Rachel Rach! Have fun! Enjoy.
Keg on Legs.
Whoo! Rachel! Kids nowadays.
They've got no respect for history.
(LAUGHS WEAKLY) No.
I'll just whack this on.
Warney, before you do that, how's Trish? Well, speaking of history, um I think that's where me and Trish are headed.
Oh.
What happened? Well, just, you know it just hasn't worked out.
(SNIFFS) Might look like I'm smiling on the outside but on the inside, I'm a broken man, Jules.
Dave! How's it going'? What are you doing here? 'Classic Catches'.
Volume 3.
This is a comfy bed, Jules.
Yeah, well, don't get too comfy.
Haven't you got some paperwork to do? Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Sure, sure, OK.
And just remember your blood pressure, OK'? And don't start watching that till I get back, OK'? Oh, promise.
Can't wait.
You are the cavalry.
Oh, thanks, Nath.
Your blood's worth bottling.
Oh, did I hear someone mention beer o'clock? I heard that chime too, mate.
Ding, dong! Dave, can I interest you with a cold one? No, I've still got some work to do.
Natho? Uh, no, thanks.
Warney, what about that paperwork? Well, Nath just said he'd do it and I'm not one to look a gift horse in the mouth.
Speaking of mouths, come on, mine's parched.
Let's go.
There we go, mate.
Ahh.
Hey, guys, could you take the party elsewhere, please? Uh, yeah, sorry, Dave.
Come on, let's go back to my joint.
OK, well, traveller for the road, then.
Thanks, Dave.
See you later.
Thanks, Nath.
Have fun! Given Warney's bookkeeping, it's just quicker and easier if I do it.
Yeah, fair enough.
Hey, um, how would I go about finding a grave? Go to a cemetery.
No, I mean, a specific one.
Is it someone that I know'? Yeah, my dad.
Tom Jennings.
Want to help? What have you got? Have you got a town? Uh, no.
It's somewhere in the bush.
That sort of narrows it down.
I can have a look at Births, Deaths and Marriages.
It's that easy? Yeah.
With a little bit of luck OK, here we go.
We can do a search here - Historical Index.
Now, 'Tom'.
That's gonna be short for Thomas.
Thomas Jennings.
Um, have you got a date? Well, he died when I was two, so OK, I can do the maths.
Hmm.
Bombed out.
There is no Thomas Jennings recorded as dying that year.
Maybe his death wasn't registered.
Or we've got the years or the name wrong.
They're the only variables.
So, what do we do now'? Maybe cemeteries are online.
I mean, everything else is.
If you know the general area, we could see what we could find.
It was somewhere near Narrabri.
Where's that'? I don't know.
I'll get the maps.
Dad, I can download one.
(LAUGHS) Yeah? Alright.
Technology, eh? Yes.
(LAUGHS) There you go.
Narrabri.
Mate, this is a palace.
Mm.
It's a palace! Big.
Empty.
Gets a bit lonely.
Yeah, don't talk to me about being lonely.
Ever since Trish has got that new job at the function centre, I don't see her anymore.
Reckon they'll be moving out now they're married.
What? Eh'? Who you talking about? Ben and Melissa.
What about 'em'? I can't remember.
(BOTH SIGH) ALL: Cheers! Well, why don't you guys drink up? And I'm just gonna go slip into something a little more comfy.
Oh, yeah, me too.
I got some sun this morning and this strap has got to go.
Back in a sec.
(QUIETLY) Did he just say, âSlip into something more comfortable"? 'Comfy'.
I think he said 'comfy'.
Yeah, but have you ever heard that before'? What? Well, it's one of those lines.
People say that and they come back naked.
Mel! No, I'm getting a really weird vibe here.
Back in the spa, she kept saying what a really good-looking guy you were.
Seriously?! I meanis that right? Did you guys talk about any weird stuff'? No.
Are you sure? Yes.
We talked about scuba diving, me working for them, being open to new experiences (LOUDLY) Oh, my God! (WHISPERS) I think they're swingers.
(MUFFLED) Of course they are! Of course they are! That's what this is.
Oh! Grabbing it by both hands! Oh, God.
Do we just go? Yes.
No.
What if we're wrong'? Um, then we've Then I've blown the chance of a really cool job.
Yeah, maybe we're just jumping the gun.
Let's justplay it cool.
What if they come back naked? Well, we go.
If not, just act mature.
(SNORTS) Right.
Mature.
(DOOR OPENS) Shh.
So, did we miss anything? Umsorry? (LAUGHS NERVOUSLY) What were you guys talking about? Uh Actually, you'll never guess.
Ben No, no, no.
It's fine.
Really, it's hilarious.
We thought for a moment, for a couple of moments, actually, that you two had an open marriage.
Oh, really? (CH UCKLES) We thought you were swingers! (GIGGLES) Does that scare you or excite you? (PHONE RINGS, MAN BURPS) More pizza! Hey, good idea.
And hurry up.
I'm gonna open up these coldies.
Hello.
We just got picked up by swingers! (M EL LAUGHS) You what? Me and Mel.
They just tried to pick us up.
It's hilarious.
You should've been there.
Well, I'm not, mate.
I'm here.
What? (LAUGHS) Look, it's OK.
Don't worry.
I'm fine, you know.
He's fine! I've got a new best mate too, so everything's fine.
He's fine! Your mum's fine.
Mum? What's she got to do with anything? Well, she's in bed.
Why is she in bed'? Well, she collapsed.
What do you think? What? Look, look, she's alright now.
Mate, look, they didn't keep her for that long in hospital.
She just needs to stay in bed.
Righto, come on or I'm gonna drink 'em both.
I've gotta go.
Come on, hurry up.
See ya.
Let's go! Carbo.
Carbo! Hey, is your mum alright? Uhhe said she collapsed.
What? That is the last cemetery between Narrabri and Tweed Heads.
Are you sure he wasn't cremated? Nah.
Apparently, he came from a good Catholic family.
They didn't go much for cremation back then.
Well, there is another possibility - that he didn't die in New South Wales.
The farm where he had his accident was actually in Queensland.
That would explain why he's not in the New South Wales registry.
It's worth a start.
Hello.
Yeah, but not tonight.
Turn that off and spend some time with your wife.
Dad, I want to solve this.
Yeah, tomorrow.
Goodnight.
Goodnight.
Solve what? Where Dad's dad's buried.
It's something that he wants to do for Chel.
Oh, well, that's great.
Mm.
I mean, if you can find him.
We will.
(COMPUTER SHUTS DOWN) Come on.
(PHONE RINGS) (RINGING CONTINUES) (MOBILE PHONE RINGS) Benny.
Hi.
Hey, how's the honeymoon? OK.
Ben, just relax.
Mum's OK.
Don't listen to Carbo.
You listen to me.
No, Ben, please, just relax and enjoy your honeymoon.
OK'? Promise me.
(TYRES SCREECH) OK.
One foot after the other.
I can see Mum! Qh, my, God.]
Ben? Ben! What are you doing here? Are you OK'? I got here as quick as I could.
What? I drove all night.
Oh, Ben! Look at you, you can hardly walk.
I'm fine! Dad, I've got the other arm.
It's alright.
It's alright.
I heard you collapsed.
Why didn't you call me? Well, because I didn't want to ruin your honeymoon and now I've ruined your honeymoon.
It doesn't matter, as long as you're OK.
I'm OK.
She's OK.
Ben?! What What are you doing here? I told you she was fine.
I think we found the leak.
I'm not the leak.
There's gonna be another leak if I don't get to the loo soon.
Your Mum's fine.
I'll fill you in in a minute.
You promised me, you idiot.
When I got off the phone I panicked.
Where's Mel? What? Your wife.
Your bride.
Mel.
She's in the car, sleeping.
Yeah.
Thanks for waking me up.
Sorry.
Hey, how's Jules? She's fine, love.
She just had a bit of a scare.
She just needs to rest and take care of herself.
But are you monitoring her blood pressure and taking urine samples? Yes, we're doing all of that.
OK.
Well, they wouldn't have let her come home if she wasn't safe.
That's what I've been telling you for the last 500 k's.
Oh, what a couple of days.
First, the swingers and now this.
Swingers? Swingers.
(KNOCK AT DOOR) (BUZZER SHRILLS) (SCREAMS) What are you doing? Well, I didn't know it was you two.
Who were you expecting? No-one! That's why I was armed and dangerous.
Only if you breathe on them.
Did you go out on a bender last night? I dunno.
Something furry crawled in my mouth and died.
What are you guys doing here? What do you expect after you told me my mum collapsed and ended up in hospital? I told you that'? Yeah, last night.
We Spoke? Mate, what have you done? What - did you go out? Well, I don't think so.
Well, look, most accidents happen at home.
Carbo, we drove all the way I know.
I'm sorry.
At least you saved us any further hassles with our swinging friends.
Swingers - dead set'? I told you this.
Well, did you swing? What do you think? How was it? We didn't.
Oh, you know, who would? So, you're back.
Yes.
For how long'? What do you mean? We never really spoke about it, but now that you two are married and three's a crowd and everything It never bothered you before.
Yeah.
And we haven't changed.
So, you're not thinking of moving out? Noif that's alright with you? Yeah! Of course! Fine.
It's great! You know, the Three Amigos, right? HEY! G'day, roomies! (GROANS) What's that smell? It's a Chiko Roll.
Breakfast of champions.
Want some? No, thanks.
No.
What are you doing here? I live here.
No, you don't.
Does he? No! Good.
Yes, I do.
I've even got a lease to prove it.
Handwritten.
But, you know, it's legit.
That is the back of a beer carton.
Mm.
Here.
Is that your signature or is that your signature? That's my signature.
Oh, hi! What are you doing up? I thought you'd be sleeping in after your long, completely pointless and unnecessary drive.
I can't sleep.
Not with Carbo and Warney crowding the joint.
And it wasn't pointless.
Warney? Warney? Yeah, he's moving in.
What?! What, next door?! Yeah, yeah, yeah.
And just relax.
Remember your blood pressure.
We'll think of something.
Youse cut short your honeymoon by two days.
Two days of sunshine, buffet breakfasts, fancy cocktails I get the picture.
It's not the same as a sink full of Warney's boxers.
You could always head back up there.
Are you kidding? And face Adrian and Nicole across a crowded spa pool? Ben, they would have moved on.
They love fresh Ah.
Don't.
I'm traumatised enough as it is.
Yeah.
Very fickle, these swingers, aren't they? Oh, you really are bored.
Are you finished with that'? (LAUGHING) Yeah, I'm all done.
Plus, if we left Carbo on his own for two more days, who knows how many losers and deros we'd be living with by the time we got back? Mm.
Bet you didn't think you'd be washing our dishes on your honeymoon.
Yeah, nah.
I gotta say, if it had been my honeymoon and Mum had collapsed You would have done the same as Ben.
Yeah.
Me too.
You only get one mum, hey? Hello.
Oh, hello, Ben.
lwasn't expecting to see you back so early.
Yeah.
Nor me.
Speaking of which, I'd better get back to the wife and start crawling.
Something I said? Yeah.
Nah.
I've brought some herbal tea.
Julie like herbal tea? Yeah, she'd love it.
You're looking well.
Oh, full of beans, actually.
Want one of these? Love one.
Here's the thing I forgot to tell you yesterday about your father.
Yeah.
What? Um Oh, it's just a quirky country thing.
It's his name.
Yeah.
Tom Jennings.
Yeah.
Well, everyone called him Tom.
I always thought of him as Tom, but his actual name was Francis.
Why'd they call him Tom? It was a nickname.
'Cause he had two brothers.
There was Richard and there was Harry.
So, it was Tom Dick and Harry.
Just a family joke that stuck.
Not important, it was just a name.
DAVE: Well, it is if you're the Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages.
NATHAN: No.
There's nothing for a Francis Jennings on the registries or any of the cemeteries.
Do we start in Queensland? I just can't help thinking that his family lived in New South Wales.
They would have brought him home to bury him.
Well, maybe they buried him on the family property.
You know, they do that in the country sometimes.
Great.
Now, we'll never find him.
DAVE: I told myself I was looking for closure for Chel.
The truth is, it was also for me.
Well, maybe we'll just can this idea.
Thanks.
Want a hand? Sure.
Knock yourself out.
Nice to see you doing some housework for a change.
Very funny.
Watch it.
Hey, Dad, can you come and have a look at this, please? What is it'? Uh, just come and have a look.
Big help- Just out of curiosity, I did a normal search.
We hadn't done that because he's been dead 4O years, but look at this.
'Coolong Courier'? Have a look at the date.
November 3, 1989.
âCricket club wins local league.
" Well, yeah, Coolong's nowhere near Narrabri.
Have a look at the photo.
Brothers Harry andTom Jennings in double-century partnership.
How could he still be alive'? Well, maybe he isn't.
He lived a whole lot longer than Chel thought.
Someone must have lied.
Chel? No.
You sure? Yeah, I'm sure.
She said that she loved him.
Well, who? I don't know.
Maybe her parents.
Maybe his parents.
It doesn't matter.
The point is, he didn't die, at least at least not when he was 17.
Are you gonna tell her? I don't know what sort of can of worms it could open up.
Let's just sit on it until we've thought it through, eh? DAVE: Suddenly, there was no need for closure because my father was back from the dead.
(WHISPERS) Mel? Mel? Hey, babV- I made you a special cup of tea.
It's chamomile with some honey for my honey.
Oh, thank you.
It's a very special blend with extra lemon - just the way you like it.
You're trying too hard, you know'? I know.
Would you like a foot massage? No, thank you.
Oh.
What do you want to do? We're still on our honeymoon, right? Hmm.
We can do anything.
Like what? I don't know.
Whatever you want.
We could go to the beach or go to the bedroom.
We were at the beach.
I know.
I know.
And now we're here.
Think of it this way - this is the real start of everything.
Honeymoons aren't real.
This is real.
The two of us with the rest of our lives ahead of us.
CARBO: Guys! Couldn't see a bucket.
In the kitchen, under the sink.
They're not that wet but (SNIFFS) .
.
phwoar, they stink! Better hang 'em out.
The rest of our lives, hey? He's not staying.
Let's hope not.
In the meantimelet's, uh see if my special blend is working, hey? (GIGGLES) CARBO: Did I drop my boxers? Nah! You sure? Nah! Positive I washed them.
I must have left them upstairs! Oh, thank you.
A girl could get used to this! (LAUGHS) Enjoy it while you can, Julie.
You'll be flat-out when the baby arrives.
Oh, don't I know it.
Oh! What's going on? She's spoiling me.
Better watch out - she'll start showing you up.
Oh, don't listen to her.
Spoil away.
I'll leave you to it.
Thanks, Mum.
For everything.
Goodbye.
Bye.
So, she's definitely 'Mum', then? Works for me.
(GRUNTS) Actually, I've, uh got some news about Dad.
(GASPS) What, did you find his grave? No, a photograph in a local newspaper.
A double-century with his brother in November, 1989.
What'?! Yeah.
What, so, he's still alive'? Well, he was in '89.
Oh, my God, what are you gonna do? Have you told Chel? No, no, no, I just I just have to think it through, it's just Oh, darling.
(SIGHS) Oh, your heart's racing.
Hey.
Listen.
(MUFFLED HEARTBEAT) You're in sync.
DAVE: What we all crave in life is to be in sync with the people what we love.
But you can? force these things.
These things take time "and care "and thought.
The most wonderful sound in the world.
Hello.
Hey.
Morning.
Didn't hear you get up.
You were snoring.
I don't snore, do I? You purr.
Like a buzz-saw.
Oh! Hey, hey, hey.
No physical exertion.
You're on strict bed rest, young lady, until that baby is born.
(GROANS) But I'm bored.
No, you're not.
Yeah, I am bored.
No, no.
You just think you're bored.
Well, when you think you're bored, you're bored.
Jules, you collapsed.
You scared the hell out of us.
You were only allowed home from hospital on the condition that you stay in bed.
Yeah, alright, when you put it like that.
Can you, um, thank Rachel for the breakfast? Will do.
Still bored.
Well, watch some TV.
I don't want to watch TV.
Well, finish that book you've been trying to finish for years.
You're almost there.
You know, 'Mrs Doubtfire'.
'Mrs Dalloway'.
Oh, whatever.
I don't feel like reading a book either.
I don't know what I want.
Hmm.
Of course, there is something we could both enjoy together.
As much as I hate to admit it, the doctor said none of that either.
(GROANS) Yeah.
Boom pety, boom pety, boom pety, boom pety, boom pety, boom pety, boompety, boom (GASPS) I know what I want.
What's that? Go to the loo.
I'm busting.
Oooh.
There we go.
Just one step at a time.
We know that.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
It's called walking.
Oh, hey.
BOTH: Morning.
Morning, love.
How are you feeling? Oh, good.
Fine.
You guys? Yeah, good.
Great.
Slow and steady wins the race.
Almost there.
She looks tired.
Bed hair doesn't help.
She probably hasn't been sleeping.
She did look puffy under the eyes.
That's probably water retention.
We've just all gotta do our bit and help her get through this.
Mm-hm.
Yeah.
Her and Dad.
Yeah.
He looks a wreck too.
Well, they get 1O points for trying to be jolly.
Yeah, well, you can't blame them for worrying.
I know.
I just wish they wouldn't, that's all.
There you go.
OK.
Thanks.
Umoh, darling.
Mm-hm? Can I get a wee bit of privacy, please? Oh, yeah.
Sorry.
Just just yell if you need something.
I'm taking the day off.
I can help out tonight.
Yeah, me too.
What's going on? Nothing.
We're just sorting the roster.
Your mother doesn't want any of you worrying or putting yourself out.
We're not.
Not at all.
It's cool.
Hey, has anyone heard from Ben and Melissa? No.
No, and let's keep it like that.
They're on their honeymoon.
There's nothing they can do.
Just leave them to their swimming and their windsurfing and their Other physical activities.
Look, your mother wants to tell them when they get back, alright? Fair enough.
I'm off to the shops.
Want a hand with all that stuff'? No, I'm right.
I'm meeting up with Chel.
She's offered to be my trolley dolly.
Great.
How's she going'? We haven't seen her since the wedding.
Oh, she's good.
Just keeping a low profile.
Why? I thought we'd moved through that stuff.
You know what she's like.
I'm beginning to.
Just tell her that she's welcome here any time and we'd love to see her.
Wouldn't we'? Yeah! Will do! What'? Well? Why aren't you, um'? I thought we were gonna try the buffet.
Yeah, but then I thought all that hassle with clothes so I ordered room service.
Oh, but I thought you had a dream about the buffet.
Yeah, I did, but that can wait.
Ohhh.
Is that all you dream about? Food and sex? Uhno.
Of course not.
Sometimes I dream about being Superman.
But you're the only person I've ever told that.
Aww.
That is so sweet.
Yeah, I know.
But I was the Man of Steel last night, right? (KNOCK AT DOOR) WOMAN: Room service! Go get the door, Superman.
Alright.
(IMITATES SWOOSH) (LAUGHS) G'day.
Room service.
I have your breakfast order.
Uh, great.
Just pop it on the table.
So, you guys are the newlyweds, right? Yeah, that's us.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
I just love seeing people in love.
Don't you? Oh, love it.
Yeah.
Ohhh, ow.
Are you OK'? Oh, yeah, I'm fine! Just, you know, a bit saddle-sore from yesterday.
Think I pushed myself a bit hard.
Oh, you honeymooners.
I suppose there are worse ways to be spending the time.
Enjoy.
(LAUGHS) Do you think she thinks? I think she did! I meant the horse ride on the beach we did yesterday.
That's not what she thinks.
Oh! OK, here's the deal.
From now on, we don't tell anyone we're newlyweds.
Deal? Giddy-up.
âWhat is this terror? What is this ecstasy? âWhat is it that fills me with extraordinary excitement?" Only me.
âFor there he was.
" Ah, you finished 'Mr Dalloway'.
'Mrs Dalloway'.
I hate it when you finish a good book.
It's like losing a friend.
Oh, don't worry.
There's plenty more where that came from.
I knew you'd understand.
What's in the bag'? Old baby monitors.
People chuck 'em out when their kids grow up.
Picked them up for next to nothing.
Oh.
Hey, you reckon Chel's avoiding us'? No.
We haven't seen her since the wedding.
(LAUGHS) We've been a little tied up, in case you hadn't noticed.
But I thought she'd want to be a part of all this.
What, keeping me entertained'? I don't blame her for steering clear.
But don't you find it frustrating? What? I just can't work her out, you know'? First, we have that blow-up with Nathan and the drugs, then she comes to the wedding and it's OK, then she's nowhere to be seen.
It's always one step forward, two steps back with her.
You just need to find your rhythm with each other.
You can't push these things.
Yeah, I suppose.
What'? Why are there so many'? Right, well, we have one set in here, one in the kitchen, one in the shed, and we've got our own intercom system.
You know, no more shouting out or lying here with your legs crossed.
Darling, it's not like I've got that much privacy left as it is.
Privacy's overrated.
Anyway, you can always turn it off.
Oh, alright.
As long as you don't start installing cameras.
Hey, roomies, I'm home.
Roomies'? Who you talking to, dummy? There are no roomies.
Who you calling dummy, dummy? Dummy.
Do you think cocktail names are made up by 13-year-old boys? Why do you think they call them 'cocktails'? Get it? Excuse me? Are these ones taken? No.
Go for it.
Beautiful day.
Gorgeous.
Uh, I'm Nicole.
This is Adrian.
Hi.
He's Ben.
I'm Mel.
Sorry.
We won't bother you.
That's OK! We arrived a bit late for lunch.
We heard it's actually quite good.
It's awesome.
Oh, it's one of the reasons we picked this place.
We're actually in the business ourselves.
Oh, whereabouts? In Sydney, in the shire.
Oh, we're in Carss Park.
Ben's the bar manager at the Boat Club.
Ah, small world.
You might have actually heard of our place, Variations.
Oh, yeah, I have.
We haven't had a chance to get there, though.
You'll have to put it on your list.
Yeah! So, what brings you here? Uh, nothing special.
We're just an old married couple on a weekend away.
Same as us.
We've got seven years under the belt.
How about you guys'? Three.
Foun It's three.
And a half.
Just feels like four.
In a good way.
Kids? Not yet.
Still practising.
We've got a little girl, Maya.
Ohhh.
She's with Nicole's parents at the moment.
Our first holiday without her.
It's important to take some time for yourselves, don't you think? Yeah.
Absolutely.
Can I get you guys a drink? What are you having? Oh, I might move on to a beer.
Me too.
OK, and'? Surprise me.
I will do.
(LAUGHS) Delicious meal in 6O seconds.
(CLOCK TICKS) What are you staring at? Good idea, Mr Pineapple.
Look who's here.
I brought some flowers to brighten up Oh, hi! Oh, and you already have some.
Oh, yes.
My devoted husband.
Hey, I'll put them in some water.
Thanks.
Hmm.
Interesting arrangement.
Obviously, he's self-taught.
(LAUGHS) They reckon flowers use up oxygen, so you can't have them in a sick room.
Not that you're sick but Yeah.
I have heard that, yeah.
The truth is, flowers give off oxygen and perfume.
Well, thank you.
That's not all I have.
Here I have the most fun you can have in a box without getting arrested.
Oh, uhCarbo, I'm No, no.
Just let me wire it up.
It's fine.
No, Carbo, I When was the last time you drove a monster truck'? Gee, I can't remember.
Ah, well, that drought's about to break.
Carbo, look, Julie's not supposed to get too excited.
That's OK.
We can do a time trial instead of a race.
Less adrenaline.
No, no, no.
I don't think that's a good idea.
It's OK.
It's fine.
Are you sure? Yeah.
Alright.
Well, I've gotta go to work but Dave and Rach are here if you need them.
Go.
EnjoV- It just doesn't play games.
It plays movies as well! Oh, wow! Hey?! How good is that'? (SNIFFS) I thought you were playing monster trucks? Yes, trucks crashed and burned, so we watched 'Dances with Wolves' instead.
Whywhy is hem? They killed the wolf.
I liked the wolf! I personally like Kevin Costner's bum.
Mum.
Horses for courses.
Oh! They killed the horse too! Oh, that is sad.
Um, Mum, would you like me to set another place for Carbo? Well, you know what they say - âMore the merrier.
" That means yes.
OK.
BEN: Awesome.
So, business is good, then? Yeah.
We're doing OK.
Better than OK.
It sounds great.
But you're in the trade.
You know what it's like.
The trick is to stay ahead of the game.
Yeah.
Right.
We're looking to expand.
Incorporate an upmarket bar to complement the restaurant.
Oh, so, you'd be looking for a bar manager.
Yeah, well, we've definitely started getting the feelers out there.
We need someone who's good with people.
And with a knowledge of local suppliers.
Yep.
Look at the time.
No wonder I'm starving.
Yeah.
Me too.
Do you guys want to share a table? If you don't, that's cool.
Yeah, we don't want to cramp your style if you had some romantic Hey, what style? We're all people-people, right? Yep.
Absolutely.
Sounds great.
And there's some local wines on the list that look very interesting.
I am Dancing with Wolves.
I'm not talking to you.
You are not worth talking to.
Hands off! It's taken me ages to get it disorganised like that.
Last bloke used to keep it neat and tidy.
Am I paying you to drink coffee now'? Yeah, well, that's why I nominated you Boss of the Year.
It's been a big help you know- you and Warney taking up the slack.
No worries.
I reckon Julie needs you round there right now anyway.
How'd you go with those baby monitors? Yeah, all set up, ready to go.
Great.
Warney called - said he'd meet you down there.
No worries, mate.
I've brought you a visitor.
Hi.
Hey, Chel.
Good to see ya.
How are things going'? Fine.
Thought I'd drop in, just briefly.
See how Julie is doing.
Great! She'd like that.
I brought some flowers and some magazines.
Come in.
She won't be long.
She's just taking a shower.
It works like an intercom system but it's an open mic.
There's no buttons to push - you just talk into this one here and when Jules needs us, you'll hear her through this one.
Or you could walk the half a dozen paces to your bedroom.
Yeah, you could do that.
Just what we need - a little less privacy around the house.
Struth.
I've left the vegies in the boot.
Want a cup of coffee? Oh, we had one at the shops.
Right.
Don't let me stop you, though.
OK.
Shaped up to be a pretty nice day out there, eh? It's beautiful.
DAVE: Julie was right.
We needed to find our rhythm.
I'll unload the dishwasher.
Oh, no.
I'm on it.
Because right now, we were definitely out of sync and it was doing my head in.
(KNOCK AT DOOR) JULIE: OK, I'm decent.
Hey, Chel! Thank God you're here.
You're saving me from back-to-back Jane Austen DVDs.
Everyone deserves a Mr Darcy.
Yes, especially when they're played be Colin Firth.
(BOTH LAUGH) I just thought I'd, um, bring these.
But you've already got some.
No.
A girl can never have too many flowers.
Thank you.
They're lovely.
It's just a bit of colour.
How are you feeling? Oh, not bad.
Just sick of being in bed.
You've got a good setup.
Yeah, I know.
Although, it's amazing how doing absolutely nothing is exhausting.
I should let you rest.
No, no, no.
I was actually hoping for one of your famous massages.
I could crack walnuts with these shoulders.
You think you're up to it? Yeah.
Please? Alright.
I'll go easy.
Oh, thank you.
Ah! Ohhh, that's good.
Ohhh.
Ahhh.
Ohhh! Yeah.
Ohhh.
Ohhh.
Shh! Dad, please tell me that's Your mother's getting a massage from Chel.
Now, shh.
Right.
JULIE: You know you're more than welcome to hang around.
CHEL: No.
No, not today.
I know how busy you all are.
Dad, you are eavesdropping.
No, I'm not.
JULIE: Mmm.
You know, I know Dave would love you to stay, if you can find the time.
CHEL: Oh, another day, maybe? I'm gonna hit the road.
Oh.
Two secs and I'll give you a lift home.
There's no need.
I'll be right.
Oh, don't be silly.
It's the least I can do.
Oh, alright.
You leaving already? Yep.
Chel, are we OK'? What do you mean? Well, we haven't had a proper conversation since the Nathan and Sammy thing but we're over that, right? God, Nathan What was I thinking? You know you're welcome here any time? Yeah.
I do know that.
Well, then, why'? Wagons, ho! Am I interrupting something? No, no, no.
It's fine.
I'll see you later, Dave.
Yep.
See you, Chel.
Thanks, Ted.
Sorry, mate, but you know it's no good pressuring her.
Who's pressuring her? Oh, come on.
I just want to talk to her! Well, talk to her.
Well, I'm trying to, but she keeps putting up barriers and you keep barging in on me.
JULIE: (OVER INTERCOM) Dave'? Dave? I thought I turned that off.
I turned it back on.
Why'?! There's no point having it if it's not on.
JULIE: I can hear you whispering.
Do you think she heard that'? If I did, she must have.
Don't make me come looking for you.
I'm gonna count to three.
One, two, three.
I'm here! I'm here.
You, uh, need to go to the loo? Why'd you bite Dad's head off'? I hardly bit his head off.
I heard you.
Maybe these things weren't such a great idea.
Dave.
Look, I just wanted to get a moment alone with Chel.
So, get a moment alone with Chel.
What's stopping you? She is! The second I try, the walls go up.
Well, she was lovely to me.
Yeah, I know.
I heard.
Those things are definitely going.
That's the problem.
She's lovely to everyone.
She gets on well with you, with Ted, with the kids.
Yeah, Dave, I I know- I know how I'm sounding.
I just I just have to get her alone.
And I know exactly what I'm gonna do.
So, guys, hey! How's it hanging? Well.
.
.
how's it going? What was that'? Why did I call'? Why did I call'? I know! Yeah, it's the furniture.
I'm thinking of reupholstering.
Not bad.
(BIRDS 'HNI-l-FER) Hey, sunblock? Check.
Hats'? Check.
OK, let's go.
We don't want to be late for the boat.
(PHONE RINGS) Probably Adrian wondering where we are.
G'day, Adrian.
We're on our way.
Adrian? Carbo? Benno! How's it going'? Good.
Great.
Why are you calling'? Ben? Is everything OK'? Sweet, mate, sweet.
Anyway, I was watching this show the other day Ben! Hey, mate, we've gotta run.
We're doing a resort dive.
A dive? Cool.
Yeah, we met this awesome married couple and there just might be a job in it for me if I play my cards right.
Ohgreat.
Good.
Carbo.
Hi.
Yeah, sorry, we really have to go now.
'Bye! Uhye You heard the wife.
See ya.
See ya.
Miss you.
Adrian? G'day.
A slight change of plans.
Is Ted alright? He's fine.
Is Jules? Shouldn't you be home with Jules? It's OK, I got a pass out.
Come on, hop in.
Oh, no, it's not that.
I-I-I don't want to put you out.
Never.
Hop in.
Come on.
You and I both know we need to talk.
Oh, Dave, I'm not up to talking.
I'll drive you to the hospital.
We'll talk there.
No.
The dialysis takes - what? - three or four hours.
It'll give us plenty of time.
No, no.
Why not? I don't want you to see me that way.
It's OK for Ted to be there.
It's not the same.
You're my mother, I'm your son.
Why are you doing this? You're getting angry.
Don't get angry.
It's too late.
What's the point in coming back into my life if you don't want to get to know me? Alright, you're right.
Let's go.
This is a lot to go through twice a week.
You get used to it.
Does it hurt'? Not really.
It was great to see you yesterday, having time with Julie.
But then we start to talk and you shoot through.
I was in the way.
No, you weren't.
I want to help.
You do help.
Do I'? Yeah, of course.
Why would you think you didn't'? The truth is I I feel like the ground is shifting underneath me.
I think I'm frightened.
Of what? You seemed fine at the wedding.
We had fun.
You know, we danced.
(LAUGHS) I was very proud of you.
Yourgreat big, wonderful family.
The family that you made.
Julie collapsed and the whole family were so worried and anxious.
It's fragile.
And then all of that stuff with Nathan.
(SIGHS) I'm not experienced with how families work.
Chel, you Anyway, you shouldn't be here.
You should be home with Jules.
This isn't the time for distractions.
Whoa, let's get one thing straight.
You are not a distraction to me, alright? Don't think for a second my concern for you distracts me from Julie and the baby.
It doesn't.
You know'? That's the great thing about love.
Ityou know, it expands and fills the gaps.
It sounds like something you'd buy in a hardware store.
(LAUGHS) You know what I mean, don't you? DAVE: Finally, a breakthrough.
I could feel her heart beating with mine.
It was like swimming in the biggest and best fish tank ever.
I want to do it again.
Well, days like today are why it's good to be open to new experiences.
Absolutely.
Mel and I never would've gone scuba diving if you didn't suggest it.
Thank you.
I'm guessing that you're the adventurous one and Mel's the cautious type.
Uh, no way, mate.
She is a wild child.
Really? She's outrageous.
Try anything once.
Honestly, sometimes I struggle to keep up with her.
Ah, open to new experiences.
I like that.
Life is not a spectator sport.
You've gotta grab it with both hands.
Am I right? Yeah.
Yeah, you areso right.
For instance, I can tell that you're interested in the bar manager's job.
I might.
Yeah, maybe.
No need to be embarrassed.
You're exactly the sort of person that we're looking for.
I am? Yeah.
Nicky and I were talking about it last night.
Wow.
I don't know what to say.
Don't say anything.
We're still on holidays.
Let's just relax and enjoy each other's company.
Oh, which reminds me - what are you guys doing tonight? Uh, no plans.
Well, we brought a couple of extra bottles of French with us.
We thought maybe we could grab some nibbles and head back to our room.
Sure.
Sounds great.
Cheers.
Cheers.
So, my dad.
What was he like'? Well I'd see him play cricket when I went to the match with your grandfather.
He was a star.
So, that's where I got it from.
(CHUCKLES) Yeah.
His family had a farm further west, out Narrabri way.
Heworked as a roustabout on a local station.
He had a wild streak.
He had a smile that would light up a room.
He was 17.
I was 15.
(SIGHS) He died too young.
I never even found out what really happened to him, you know'? How come? I don't think I really wanted to know.
You know, if I'd seen his name on a stone I'd have had to say goodbye.
I don't think I was up to that.
But everybody has to be ready for that.
Don't they? If they're gonna love at all.
Yep.
OK, slowly.
I'm such a nanna.
(LAUGHS) I think I just felt it kick.
Did you? (SQUEAKS) (LAUGHS) Now, are you sure that there's nothing else I can get you? No, you've taken me to the loo, a service above and beyond.
I've got everything I need.
Trust me.
Not everything, Jules.
'Classic Catches Volume 3'.
This one's even got the Keg on Legs with that amazing one-hander at the MCG to give Hollywood his hat-trick in 1994.
Keg on Legs? Boonie, Rach.
Come on! Oh, silly me.
Right.
Well, you guys enjoy that.
I'm gonna leave you to it.
No, Rachel Rach! Have fun! Enjoy.
Keg on Legs.
Whoo! Rachel! Kids nowadays.
They've got no respect for history.
(LAUGHS WEAKLY) No.
I'll just whack this on.
Warney, before you do that, how's Trish? Well, speaking of history, um I think that's where me and Trish are headed.
Oh.
What happened? Well, just, you know it just hasn't worked out.
(SNIFFS) Might look like I'm smiling on the outside but on the inside, I'm a broken man, Jules.
Dave! How's it going'? What are you doing here? 'Classic Catches'.
Volume 3.
This is a comfy bed, Jules.
Yeah, well, don't get too comfy.
Haven't you got some paperwork to do? Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Sure, sure, OK.
And just remember your blood pressure, OK'? And don't start watching that till I get back, OK'? Oh, promise.
Can't wait.
You are the cavalry.
Oh, thanks, Nath.
Your blood's worth bottling.
Oh, did I hear someone mention beer o'clock? I heard that chime too, mate.
Ding, dong! Dave, can I interest you with a cold one? No, I've still got some work to do.
Natho? Uh, no, thanks.
Warney, what about that paperwork? Well, Nath just said he'd do it and I'm not one to look a gift horse in the mouth.
Speaking of mouths, come on, mine's parched.
Let's go.
There we go, mate.
Ahh.
Hey, guys, could you take the party elsewhere, please? Uh, yeah, sorry, Dave.
Come on, let's go back to my joint.
OK, well, traveller for the road, then.
Thanks, Dave.
See you later.
Thanks, Nath.
Have fun! Given Warney's bookkeeping, it's just quicker and easier if I do it.
Yeah, fair enough.
Hey, um, how would I go about finding a grave? Go to a cemetery.
No, I mean, a specific one.
Is it someone that I know'? Yeah, my dad.
Tom Jennings.
Want to help? What have you got? Have you got a town? Uh, no.
It's somewhere in the bush.
That sort of narrows it down.
I can have a look at Births, Deaths and Marriages.
It's that easy? Yeah.
With a little bit of luck OK, here we go.
We can do a search here - Historical Index.
Now, 'Tom'.
That's gonna be short for Thomas.
Thomas Jennings.
Um, have you got a date? Well, he died when I was two, so OK, I can do the maths.
Hmm.
Bombed out.
There is no Thomas Jennings recorded as dying that year.
Maybe his death wasn't registered.
Or we've got the years or the name wrong.
They're the only variables.
So, what do we do now'? Maybe cemeteries are online.
I mean, everything else is.
If you know the general area, we could see what we could find.
It was somewhere near Narrabri.
Where's that'? I don't know.
I'll get the maps.
Dad, I can download one.
(LAUGHS) Yeah? Alright.
Technology, eh? Yes.
(LAUGHS) There you go.
Narrabri.
Mate, this is a palace.
Mm.
It's a palace! Big.
Empty.
Gets a bit lonely.
Yeah, don't talk to me about being lonely.
Ever since Trish has got that new job at the function centre, I don't see her anymore.
Reckon they'll be moving out now they're married.
What? Eh'? Who you talking about? Ben and Melissa.
What about 'em'? I can't remember.
(BOTH SIGH) ALL: Cheers! Well, why don't you guys drink up? And I'm just gonna go slip into something a little more comfy.
Oh, yeah, me too.
I got some sun this morning and this strap has got to go.
Back in a sec.
(QUIETLY) Did he just say, âSlip into something more comfortable"? 'Comfy'.
I think he said 'comfy'.
Yeah, but have you ever heard that before'? What? Well, it's one of those lines.
People say that and they come back naked.
Mel! No, I'm getting a really weird vibe here.
Back in the spa, she kept saying what a really good-looking guy you were.
Seriously?! I meanis that right? Did you guys talk about any weird stuff'? No.
Are you sure? Yes.
We talked about scuba diving, me working for them, being open to new experiences (LOUDLY) Oh, my God! (WHISPERS) I think they're swingers.
(MUFFLED) Of course they are! Of course they are! That's what this is.
Oh! Grabbing it by both hands! Oh, God.
Do we just go? Yes.
No.
What if we're wrong'? Um, then we've Then I've blown the chance of a really cool job.
Yeah, maybe we're just jumping the gun.
Let's justplay it cool.
What if they come back naked? Well, we go.
If not, just act mature.
(SNORTS) Right.
Mature.
(DOOR OPENS) Shh.
So, did we miss anything? Umsorry? (LAUGHS NERVOUSLY) What were you guys talking about? Uh Actually, you'll never guess.
Ben No, no, no.
It's fine.
Really, it's hilarious.
We thought for a moment, for a couple of moments, actually, that you two had an open marriage.
Oh, really? (CH UCKLES) We thought you were swingers! (GIGGLES) Does that scare you or excite you? (PHONE RINGS, MAN BURPS) More pizza! Hey, good idea.
And hurry up.
I'm gonna open up these coldies.
Hello.
We just got picked up by swingers! (M EL LAUGHS) You what? Me and Mel.
They just tried to pick us up.
It's hilarious.
You should've been there.
Well, I'm not, mate.
I'm here.
What? (LAUGHS) Look, it's OK.
Don't worry.
I'm fine, you know.
He's fine! I've got a new best mate too, so everything's fine.
He's fine! Your mum's fine.
Mum? What's she got to do with anything? Well, she's in bed.
Why is she in bed'? Well, she collapsed.
What do you think? What? Look, look, she's alright now.
Mate, look, they didn't keep her for that long in hospital.
She just needs to stay in bed.
Righto, come on or I'm gonna drink 'em both.
I've gotta go.
Come on, hurry up.
See ya.
Let's go! Carbo.
Carbo! Hey, is your mum alright? Uhhe said she collapsed.
What? That is the last cemetery between Narrabri and Tweed Heads.
Are you sure he wasn't cremated? Nah.
Apparently, he came from a good Catholic family.
They didn't go much for cremation back then.
Well, there is another possibility - that he didn't die in New South Wales.
The farm where he had his accident was actually in Queensland.
That would explain why he's not in the New South Wales registry.
It's worth a start.
Hello.
Yeah, but not tonight.
Turn that off and spend some time with your wife.
Dad, I want to solve this.
Yeah, tomorrow.
Goodnight.
Goodnight.
Solve what? Where Dad's dad's buried.
It's something that he wants to do for Chel.
Oh, well, that's great.
Mm.
I mean, if you can find him.
We will.
(COMPUTER SHUTS DOWN) Come on.
(PHONE RINGS) (RINGING CONTINUES) (MOBILE PHONE RINGS) Benny.
Hi.
Hey, how's the honeymoon? OK.
Ben, just relax.
Mum's OK.
Don't listen to Carbo.
You listen to me.
No, Ben, please, just relax and enjoy your honeymoon.
OK'? Promise me.
(TYRES SCREECH) OK.
One foot after the other.
I can see Mum! Qh, my, God.]
Ben? Ben! What are you doing here? Are you OK'? I got here as quick as I could.
What? I drove all night.
Oh, Ben! Look at you, you can hardly walk.
I'm fine! Dad, I've got the other arm.
It's alright.
It's alright.
I heard you collapsed.
Why didn't you call me? Well, because I didn't want to ruin your honeymoon and now I've ruined your honeymoon.
It doesn't matter, as long as you're OK.
I'm OK.
She's OK.
Ben?! What What are you doing here? I told you she was fine.
I think we found the leak.
I'm not the leak.
There's gonna be another leak if I don't get to the loo soon.
Your Mum's fine.
I'll fill you in in a minute.
You promised me, you idiot.
When I got off the phone I panicked.
Where's Mel? What? Your wife.
Your bride.
Mel.
She's in the car, sleeping.
Yeah.
Thanks for waking me up.
Sorry.
Hey, how's Jules? She's fine, love.
She just had a bit of a scare.
She just needs to rest and take care of herself.
But are you monitoring her blood pressure and taking urine samples? Yes, we're doing all of that.
OK.
Well, they wouldn't have let her come home if she wasn't safe.
That's what I've been telling you for the last 500 k's.
Oh, what a couple of days.
First, the swingers and now this.
Swingers? Swingers.
(KNOCK AT DOOR) (BUZZER SHRILLS) (SCREAMS) What are you doing? Well, I didn't know it was you two.
Who were you expecting? No-one! That's why I was armed and dangerous.
Only if you breathe on them.
Did you go out on a bender last night? I dunno.
Something furry crawled in my mouth and died.
What are you guys doing here? What do you expect after you told me my mum collapsed and ended up in hospital? I told you that'? Yeah, last night.
We Spoke? Mate, what have you done? What - did you go out? Well, I don't think so.
Well, look, most accidents happen at home.
Carbo, we drove all the way I know.
I'm sorry.
At least you saved us any further hassles with our swinging friends.
Swingers - dead set'? I told you this.
Well, did you swing? What do you think? How was it? We didn't.
Oh, you know, who would? So, you're back.
Yes.
For how long'? What do you mean? We never really spoke about it, but now that you two are married and three's a crowd and everything It never bothered you before.
Yeah.
And we haven't changed.
So, you're not thinking of moving out? Noif that's alright with you? Yeah! Of course! Fine.
It's great! You know, the Three Amigos, right? HEY! G'day, roomies! (GROANS) What's that smell? It's a Chiko Roll.
Breakfast of champions.
Want some? No, thanks.
No.
What are you doing here? I live here.
No, you don't.
Does he? No! Good.
Yes, I do.
I've even got a lease to prove it.
Handwritten.
But, you know, it's legit.
That is the back of a beer carton.
Mm.
Here.
Is that your signature or is that your signature? That's my signature.
Oh, hi! What are you doing up? I thought you'd be sleeping in after your long, completely pointless and unnecessary drive.
I can't sleep.
Not with Carbo and Warney crowding the joint.
And it wasn't pointless.
Warney? Warney? Yeah, he's moving in.
What?! What, next door?! Yeah, yeah, yeah.
And just relax.
Remember your blood pressure.
We'll think of something.
Youse cut short your honeymoon by two days.
Two days of sunshine, buffet breakfasts, fancy cocktails I get the picture.
It's not the same as a sink full of Warney's boxers.
You could always head back up there.
Are you kidding? And face Adrian and Nicole across a crowded spa pool? Ben, they would have moved on.
They love fresh Ah.
Don't.
I'm traumatised enough as it is.
Yeah.
Very fickle, these swingers, aren't they? Oh, you really are bored.
Are you finished with that'? (LAUGHING) Yeah, I'm all done.
Plus, if we left Carbo on his own for two more days, who knows how many losers and deros we'd be living with by the time we got back? Mm.
Bet you didn't think you'd be washing our dishes on your honeymoon.
Yeah, nah.
I gotta say, if it had been my honeymoon and Mum had collapsed You would have done the same as Ben.
Yeah.
Me too.
You only get one mum, hey? Hello.
Oh, hello, Ben.
lwasn't expecting to see you back so early.
Yeah.
Nor me.
Speaking of which, I'd better get back to the wife and start crawling.
Something I said? Yeah.
Nah.
I've brought some herbal tea.
Julie like herbal tea? Yeah, she'd love it.
You're looking well.
Oh, full of beans, actually.
Want one of these? Love one.
Here's the thing I forgot to tell you yesterday about your father.
Yeah.
What? Um Oh, it's just a quirky country thing.
It's his name.
Yeah.
Tom Jennings.
Yeah.
Well, everyone called him Tom.
I always thought of him as Tom, but his actual name was Francis.
Why'd they call him Tom? It was a nickname.
'Cause he had two brothers.
There was Richard and there was Harry.
So, it was Tom Dick and Harry.
Just a family joke that stuck.
Not important, it was just a name.
DAVE: Well, it is if you're the Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages.
NATHAN: No.
There's nothing for a Francis Jennings on the registries or any of the cemeteries.
Do we start in Queensland? I just can't help thinking that his family lived in New South Wales.
They would have brought him home to bury him.
Well, maybe they buried him on the family property.
You know, they do that in the country sometimes.
Great.
Now, we'll never find him.
DAVE: I told myself I was looking for closure for Chel.
The truth is, it was also for me.
Well, maybe we'll just can this idea.
Thanks.
Want a hand? Sure.
Knock yourself out.
Nice to see you doing some housework for a change.
Very funny.
Watch it.
Hey, Dad, can you come and have a look at this, please? What is it'? Uh, just come and have a look.
Big help- Just out of curiosity, I did a normal search.
We hadn't done that because he's been dead 4O years, but look at this.
'Coolong Courier'? Have a look at the date.
November 3, 1989.
âCricket club wins local league.
" Well, yeah, Coolong's nowhere near Narrabri.
Have a look at the photo.
Brothers Harry andTom Jennings in double-century partnership.
How could he still be alive'? Well, maybe he isn't.
He lived a whole lot longer than Chel thought.
Someone must have lied.
Chel? No.
You sure? Yeah, I'm sure.
She said that she loved him.
Well, who? I don't know.
Maybe her parents.
Maybe his parents.
It doesn't matter.
The point is, he didn't die, at least at least not when he was 17.
Are you gonna tell her? I don't know what sort of can of worms it could open up.
Let's just sit on it until we've thought it through, eh? DAVE: Suddenly, there was no need for closure because my father was back from the dead.
(WHISPERS) Mel? Mel? Hey, babV- I made you a special cup of tea.
It's chamomile with some honey for my honey.
Oh, thank you.
It's a very special blend with extra lemon - just the way you like it.
You're trying too hard, you know'? I know.
Would you like a foot massage? No, thank you.
Oh.
What do you want to do? We're still on our honeymoon, right? Hmm.
We can do anything.
Like what? I don't know.
Whatever you want.
We could go to the beach or go to the bedroom.
We were at the beach.
I know.
I know.
And now we're here.
Think of it this way - this is the real start of everything.
Honeymoons aren't real.
This is real.
The two of us with the rest of our lives ahead of us.
CARBO: Guys! Couldn't see a bucket.
In the kitchen, under the sink.
They're not that wet but (SNIFFS) .
.
phwoar, they stink! Better hang 'em out.
The rest of our lives, hey? He's not staying.
Let's hope not.
In the meantimelet's, uh see if my special blend is working, hey? (GIGGLES) CARBO: Did I drop my boxers? Nah! You sure? Nah! Positive I washed them.
I must have left them upstairs! Oh, thank you.
A girl could get used to this! (LAUGHS) Enjoy it while you can, Julie.
You'll be flat-out when the baby arrives.
Oh, don't I know it.
Oh! What's going on? She's spoiling me.
Better watch out - she'll start showing you up.
Oh, don't listen to her.
Spoil away.
I'll leave you to it.
Thanks, Mum.
For everything.
Goodbye.
Bye.
So, she's definitely 'Mum', then? Works for me.
(GRUNTS) Actually, I've, uh got some news about Dad.
(GASPS) What, did you find his grave? No, a photograph in a local newspaper.
A double-century with his brother in November, 1989.
What'?! Yeah.
What, so, he's still alive'? Well, he was in '89.
Oh, my God, what are you gonna do? Have you told Chel? No, no, no, I just I just have to think it through, it's just Oh, darling.
(SIGHS) Oh, your heart's racing.
Hey.
Listen.
(MUFFLED HEARTBEAT) You're in sync.
DAVE: What we all crave in life is to be in sync with the people what we love.
But you can? force these things.
These things take time "and care "and thought.