Packed to the Rafters (2008) s04e15 Episode Script
Risky Business
NATHAN: It doesn't matter if you're 1 or 100 - risks are a part of life.
Baby monitor.
Check.
Night light.
Check.
(EXHALES) It's a miracle.
I thought she'd never go to sleep.
If you wake her, I will hurt you.
Wait, is that thing on? Yeah.
(FEEDBACK SCREECH ES FROM MONITOR) NATHAN: The only thing riskier is not talking risks at all.
Oh, hey.
How'd you Why are you home so early? Dinner finished early.
It's not even 8:00 yet.
Don't you trust us'? Yes.
Of course I trust you.
(SCOFFS) We can look after our own little sister.
Yeah.
You didn't need to worry.
Oh, who says I was worried'? DAVE: She was worried.
Don't you start.
You really don't think that two grown men can look after one tiny toddler? Well, apparently you can.
So, how was she? (EXHALES DRAMATICALLY) She's exhausting.
Like chasing a 2ft tornado around the house.
See'? Not so easy, is it? It would be easier if you weren't such a helicopter mum.
A what? A (IMITATES WHOOSHING BLADES) .
.
helicopter.
You're too protective.
(SCOFFS) I am not! Well, yeah, you are, which forces us to be helicopter brothers, watch her every move.
'Cause you would go postal at us if she got even the tiniest bump.
I am not a helicopter.
(CHUCKLES) No, no, no.
No, I am free range.
(SCOFFS) No, no.
You were free range when we were kids.
It's different with Rubes.
Do you hear what they're saying? English breakfast or green? (SCOFFS) Ruby's got to be allowed to take risks.
Ruby takes risks.
Good.
We wouldn't want our little sister growing up a wuss.
Would we'? (SCOFFS) This will sound soft, but I'm nearly ready for bed.
This is crazy.
We're young, single guys in the prime of our lives, ready for bed.
Yeah, well, it is a work night.
We should be laughing in the face of work nights.
(CHUCKLES) Let's go out.
Now'? Yeah, come on.
All of us, come on.
You wanna go? Well, I'm in my PJs.
Come on, it's only 8:00.
But YOU 9°- Yeah, call Jake and Coby.
Have a night out with the boys.
You're the best.
Boys' night.
Boys' night, yeah! Now we just need a venue.
I know a place.
Ooh, good one, Benno, but I was thinking more along the lines of someplace fun.
No of fence.
No, seriously.
This place is meant to be cool.
Let me make a call.
Bingo night at the boat club, here we come.
No way.
If that's his plan, he's ditched.
We're going out for a boys' night! Boys' night! Yeah! (GRUNTS IN PAIN) CARBO: So what is this place, Benno'? NATHAN: Yeah, man of mystery.
Oh, wait.
Dad's coming.
Do you know this is my second time out since I've been off the market? What a shocking blow to the female club-going community.
So where are you guys off to? We're going to a club that Ben knows.
We're gonna meet Jake and Coby there.
Don't let them drink too much.
They've gotta work tomorrow.
That goes for you too, mate.
Yeah, that's what you do on a boys' night - stop each other having fun.
Yeah, Pops.
Chill.
Helicopter dad.
(IMITATES WHIRRING BLADES) Don't say I didn't warn you.
So what's the name of this club'? You'll see.
How'd you hear about it? Someone from work.
Who? Does it matter? Yeah.
If it's that chef with the lazy eye, it does.
How do I know I'm not trading a night with Retta for a joint with sawdust on the floor? I guess you don't.
Get.
Get in there.
Drive on, mate.
Whoo-hoo! Ben Rafter.
(DANCE MUSIC PLAYS INSIDE) No sawdust.
How come they let us skip the line? Hey, they didn't even pat me down.
Disappointed? Yes.
Hey, you must be the Rafter party.
ALL: Yes.
Mr Rafter.
Yo.
Hey, I'm Courtney.
Welcome to Chrome.
Thank you.
I think she means me.
Oh, well, you can't win 'em all.
Me, not you.
I'm sure you're I'm sure you're very used to winning.
Not that I'm not.
G'day, I'm Ben.
Thanks for getting us in.
Hey, no worries.
The manager sends his apologies, but he's asked me to take care of you.
Great.
Awesome.
This way.
CARBO: What's this? (CH UCKLES) Hello! Our cocktail of the week is a mint and basil Sake-Tini.
Can I tempt you? Ah, 24 bucks? No.
Beer, thanks.
Yeah.
Actually, water.
From the tap.
You're guests of the management.
Whatever you want - it's on us.
Then Sake-Tinis all round! Yeah! Alrighty.
Coming up, guys.
CARBO: What's the deal? Eh'? Spill.
When you work in the same industry you look after each other.
Yeah, that gets your name on the door, not VIP treatment and drinks that are worth 120 bucks a round.
OK, yeah, well, I'm surprised too, but if this is how they do business, who are we to argue? Yeah.
(DANCE MUSIC CONTINUES) Go be sociable.
No, no, no.
Girls like that don't go for guys like me.
OK, so tonight you're not a guy like you.
You're a VIP.
After mycocktail.
Go talk to her! No, no.
What's the worst that's gonna happen? Rejection? Public humiliation? No, I'll pass.
(SIGHS) I mean, just because Ruby hasn't split her lip or banged her head, suddenly I'm a helicopter mother? It's not my fault she's got perfect balance.
I'm not overprotective.
We're not raising a wuss, are we'? Oh Just in case I fall out of bed.
Oh, ha-ha.
Aw, come on - it's funny! (SCOFFS) Ruby's in good hands.
Everyone knows that.
Yeah, well, why do our sons say otherwise'? Because they're evil.
They're the ones we failed with, not Ruby.
Hmm.
Actually, could you justgive me a hand? (CHORTLES) Right, now it's funny.
OK.
(CHUCKLES) Yeah.
(DANCE MUSIC PLAYS) Oh, I'll get that.
Thanks.
Can I have one? Thank you.
Of course.
Hey! Hey.
(CLEARS THROAT) How did that go down'? That was freat.
Oh, 'freat'? That's right.
I went to say 'fantastic' and 'great' and I said 'freat'.
(CHUCKLES) So is it packed like this most nights? Er, Thursday to Saturday we turn away more people than we let in, but the rest of the week's not as crazy.
Right, so tonight is A quiet night for us, yeah.
Hey, will you guys be right for 1O minutes? I'm just gonna go and take a small break.
Mm-hm.
Go for it.
Do you wanna see the view from the roof'? It is stunning.
Uh, no.
I've gotta go to the bathroom.
(SPITS) OK.
Cool.
The bathroom?! What's wrong with you? I've gotta go! I'm busting! No, no, no.
When a hot woman comes on to you, you have no bladder.
It's irrelevant! Everything is, except for one thing.
OK, she wasn't coming on to me.
Oh, you're just gutless! You're gutless or stupid.
No, you give stupid a bad name.
Yeah, 'freat'.
(LAUGHS) Oh, you know what? Excuse me.
Hey, what if the cubicles are full'? Oh, look out - he'll have to use the trough! Ooh! Uhhow was the roof'? It's packed.
It's hardly worth the effort.
Right.
Yep.
I'm sorry if I came off as rude before - I'm justa little out of practice.
I noticed.
It's a nice change from all the smoothies we get in here.
It's funny, you know - so many mennot one of them my type.
Till recently.
Why don't we get a quiet drink after my shift? Yeah - I'll have to see what the guys are doing.
OK, whatever.
What I mean is um, why wait for later? CARBO: Ah.
Did you fall in'? No, he was too busy covering the seat with all that toilet paper.
He's had sex.
(LAUGHS) Yeah, right.
Look at her.
Now look at him.
He has been up to something.
No, not the deed - we would've seen him leave.
He did it, alright.
But he didn't leave.
I reckon it was in the cubicle.
No way - that's the holy grail of risky rootin'.
Did you do it in the dunny? No.
No, I'd never take a lady to the bathroom.
It was in the broom closet.
(OTHERS CHEER) Nathan Rafter, my new hero.
Whoo! OK, spill.
Come on, run me through it.
I'm not giving details.
What sort of desperado do you think I am? I don't want details.
Was there a bench? Were you standing? Were you facing each other? Drop it! And I don't want it spread around.
As if.
How was it? Nathan had sex in a broom closet with a beautiful woman.
Nathan! Yep, and he doesn't want to share.
He knows I've never done it, and I never will.
Why'? Wellbecause I'm with you now.
Ooh.
So he's being selfish.
Ah.
Oh, well, come on, then.
Come to bed with boring old Retta.
Oh, no.
I didn't mean you were boring, darling.
(MURMURS) (SQUEALS, GIGGLES) Please explain, Mr Rafter.
What? The special treatment.
Don't tell me they're trying to poach the Boat Club's best barman.
That's it.
Ben.
Wham? I know someone who knows someone who knows the owner.
Who? It's your turn to clean up.
Who'? Dave tells me you went out clubbing last night.
Oh, yeah.
Called that number you gave me.
Got the five-star treatment.
Yeah? And? What can I say? The place is a goldmine.
Right, so anybody who invested in the next joint's gotta be sitting pretty, right? So, what do you reckon? You reckon you might be interested? There's still a lot that I don't know.
Like what? Like who exactly they are - your mate's son? He's business partners with Chris, who owns the club.
I told you that.
Yeah, I know.
I just, umI'm trying to get it straight in my head.
Like, um where exactly do you know your mate from? You mean, is he a crim like me? No, he's a bloke I used to work with back in the old days, and we kept in touch, even though our lives went But he made something of himself, and he taught his son to do the same.
So you'd trust his advice? In a flash.
But listen - don'tdon't believe what I say.
You talk to Chris, see what you think.
What's he like'? I've never even met him myself yet.
You've spoken to him.
Only over the phone.
I'm in the same boat as you, mate.
One step at a time, eh? Listen, I know it's a big investment for both of us - everything I've got.
But you call the shots - you're putting in the big bucks.
I don't wanna push you if you're not prepared to go there.
I want you to feel right about how you use Mel's money.
How do I feel right about money I got for all the wrong reasons? Yeah.
So you'll come with me? Where to? To meet the guy'? I mean, you're investing too, right? Oh, yeah.
No problem.
One step at a time? Absolutely.
Tom, do you want some brekkie? Uhno, no, no.
I'm fine, thanks.
Uh, wellobviously.
I tell you things.
Like my closet sex - I could've kept that to myself.
You couldn't if you tried.
And I'd be very careful about using the term 'closet sex'.
Mmm.
Still, I don't know why you confide in Tom and not your own brother.
Alright.
But you have to promise not to preach, and don't tell Dad.
Not yet.
OK.
Sounds ominous, but OK.
The owner of the club from last night is opening a new place, and he's looking for investors.
Is this the business idea you've been talking about? Yeah.
And Tom's the friend of a friend.
And you're thinking of using Mel's insurance money.
What else am I gonna do with it? How about putting it in a high-interest bank account? That's gotta be safer.
Maybe I'm not looking for safe.
Ben, I'm serious.
You're talking about a lot of money.
I'm talking about making money.
Big money, for all of us.
Yeah, through a friend of a friend of Tom's.
Just relax, OK'? I haven't even decided that I'm doing it yet.
Yeah, but you're thinking of it - without talking to me, or Dad.
Don't stress - it's my thing, my money.
OK, just tell me if you go there, you'll get it checked out.
Properly.
You know, the books.
Lawyers.
Yes.
I'm not stupid - it's just an idea.
Relax.
It's one thing to take chances, but where does risk end, and recklessness begin? (GROANS) You go out on a work night, and I'm the one who suffers.
No, we'll be right.
We're good.
Good morning! Oh! Oh, it's good to see someone showed some restraint.
(LAUGHS) You tied one on too, did you? No - Nathan just came along to interview for the cleaner's position, didn't you, mate? Did you get the job, Natho? Oh, yeah - he got the job, alright.
Don't listen to them.
They're idiots.
Yeah.
No kidding.
Come on - let's move.
(SNARLS) Come on, come on, come on.
Ow.
So, um, what have you got planned for the day? I've got a list of approved constructions from the council, so I'm going to see the builders and ask to put in a tender.
Who would have thought a son of mine would have such a knack for business? Things are starting to pay off, mate.
(PHONE RINGS) Nathan Rafter.
No, no worries.
I'll get my boss to give you a call back.
OK.
Right.
Bye-bye.
Oh, is that another job'? That is the third one today.
Wow.
Gee, keep this up and your father will be writing 'Rafter & Son' across the van.
Huh? I'm kidding.
Are you sure? Because I don't see this as my future and Dad's been slapping me on the back a lot.
Oh, darling, he knows it's for only six months.
Why? Aren't you happy? I'm happy if it's six months.
It is.
Shhh! What? You'll wake up Ruby.
She's not asleep.
Where is she? Uhoutside, I think.
With Grandad? Nope.
By herself.
You let Ruby go outside on her own'? So'? To get sunburnt, eat dirt and fall out of a tree'? Well, that's life, darling, you know'? She's got to be free to run wild and face danger head-on.
(OBJECTS CLATFER) (RUBY coos) I guess even the biggest risk-takers have to start somewhere.
Right.
Yeah, OK.
Thanks, mate.
Ta.
Don't worry - I'm nervous too.
I'm not nervous.
Neither should you be.
We don't want these guys to smell fear.
I'll speak to you later.
Thanks, mate.
Sorry about that.
So, what do you think? Well, you're the expert, but as far as I can see, you'll need to spend so much to spruce up the outside, you're better off buying another building altogether.
Well, we're keeping the facade as is.
With that crappy brickwork? We save a lot of money buying these lost causes.
We just sensitively restore the outside and inside we can make it whatever we want.
Like with this place? Yeah.
This place was ready for the bulldozer when we bought it.
Look at it now.
Oh, come on - if you expect us to believe it's been that easy No, well, of course I don't.
It's a huge risk.
But the reality is, the last four clubs that I have opened have worked.
And before that'? I failed.
A lot.
But thanks to that, I learned what not to do.
What sort of investment are you looking for'? Well, I've got $125,000 to give.
Mmm, and I want to take it from you.
(CHUCKLES) Plus Tom's money.
That's $130,000 in total.
Great.
So, when can you have the cash'? Cash? You didn't tell him it was a cash deal? I didn't know it was.
Well, that's the way these things roll.
If I had to put things through the books, it wouldn't be viable.
So, we hand you the money and what do we get? What you get is a massive return.
There's paperwork, so you can always track your investment.
But cash oils the wheels.
It pays great dividends andcash works for me.
Can I think on it? Yeah, sure.
I'll give you till Monday arvo.
Meantime, you talk to any or all of my previous investors.
I've got nothing to hide.
Great.
Right.
I'm still not convinced in handing over a pile of cash.
Yeah, but he seems on the level and I hear where he's coming from.
Cash gets discounts, goes further.
Maybe ring those investors and dig around, eh? Are you happy paying cash'? Well, I've got less at stake than you.
Not exactly.
Not when it's all the money you've got.
(PHONE BLEEPS) Oh.
It's Donna.
Confirming today's amended shift times.
(HUFFS) 30-minute warning.
Well, there's a reason to take a punt, right there.
I know.
If this thing comes off, we'll be laughing.
Money to burn, and not just me, but Mum, Dad, you.
So, um, which way are you swinging'? I don't know.
Cashcash changes things.
I'm thinking no.
Right, well, your choice.
Youyou gotta do what you think's right.
I'm sorry, Tom.
Oh, you do what you gotta.
Let's go get there.
(SIGHS) You're a neutral sort of person, right? Oh, yeah.
Favourite colour - white.
Favourite ice-cream - vanilla.
Neutral all the way.
OK.
That came out wrong.
Yeah.
What I meant to say is that I've got a problem and I could use help from someone who's not invested or related.
Much better.
Shoot.
If you had the chance to put a lot of money on a sure bet that would set you up for the rest of your life, would you do it? Sure.
I mean, hypothetically, it sounds like a dream come true, but realistically, whenever 'sure' and 'bet' are side by side, run a mile.
Yeah, but it does happen.
I mean, people do hit the big time by taking a risk.
Yeah.
How often have you seen it for yourself? And how often have you seen people rewarded for doing the hard yards? Lots.
It's like my vegie patch - the more work I put in, the better the crop.
Watch out, world - he'll have a garden stall at the local market before you know it.
I could live with that.
Then do it.
It's not going to make me rich.
It might make you happy.
If the ashtrays were on the tables in the first place, then people wouldn't be stubbing out their butts in the pot plants.
Ben was leaning towards the low-risk option, which left Tom with no options at all.
Whoo! (PANTS, CHUCKLES) Oh! Whew! If anyone says he's the luckiest man on earth, he's a liar.
'Cause that title's mine.
(CH UCKLES) And what if he got to have nookie in a cupboard? You think I'd trade what I've got for a cheap thrill? No.
You wouldn't trade this for anything, would you? Well, it's perfect now.
And full of surprises.
But you hear about those marriages that go wrong because they let things get stale.
OK.
Well, let's promise - as long as we live, we keep surprising each other.
Promise.
(LAUGHS) (CHORTLES) Oh, no.
No, no, no, no.
Oh, you would have been fun to work with today.
Oh, well, I worked.
Just.
Hey, Tom.
How's things? Bloody wonderful.
Good.
Alright.
Well, I'm going to take off.
Do you want a beer? No, no, no.
I'm just going to sit for a minute and then I gotta head.
(WHIMPERS) I've got one word for you - Sake-tini! Don't you swear at me! I never want to hear that word again.
See you, GUYS- Later.
(G R U NTS) You got any plans? An early tea with Bree.
My God, you look like death.
Wellbig night.
Are you right'? I don't think I'm going to be around much longer.
You're dying? No, dopey! I'm leaving town.
Oh! Oh.
(LAUGHS) That's a relief.
What - that I'm not gonna die, or I'm leaving town? I don't want you to die.
But I cramp your style, don't I'? Where are you going'? Haven't figured that out yet.
Why? Things aren't working out for me here.
You've got a job and a place to stay.
Can't stay here forever and the job doesn't pay enough for me to get my own joint.
I thought I was onto something that'd give me a bit of independence, but it's fallen through.
Better luck next time, eh? Not here.
It's not my city.
(PHONE RINGS) You reckon you'll find that magical city where everything just works out for you? Hello? Yes, Donna.
The storeroom keys? No, didn't I, um No, no, no.
I was just saying, I'm pretty sure Oh.
I've got them here in my pocket.
Yeah, I know.
I know.
Yeah, I'll bring 'em round right now.
Yeah.
(HANGS UP) (SIGHS) Anywhere else would be better than here.
Hey- Hey- What's up? Oh, the fanbelt's worn out.
(GRUNTS) Oh, dammit! Shove over.
No, I'm right.
(CHUCKLES) What - you can't accept help from a girl'? No.
You just look so nice.
I didn't want to get you dirty.
Alright.
On your bike.
Haven't got all day.
Hello to you too.
Tea'll have to be at the Boat Club.
(WHISPERS) He's gonna be fun.
Hmm.
That's disgusting.
I'm just drinking what's left.
Have you made any decisions? I met the owner of the club.
He seems like a good bloke.
Of course he does.
He wants your money.
Are you going for it or not? 'Cause judging from the mood Tom was in, I'm guessing no.
Yes? Maybe? Don't worry.
I'm not doing it.
Oh, thank God! How come? He wants cash.
Cash? Yeah.
But it was mostly Emma.
She reminded me that if something's too good to be true, it probably is.
Gee, I'm glad someone gave you good advice.
(CH UCKLES) Ooh, what's your problem? Well, you reject everything I say.
I have to dig for each little scrap of information when I'm the one with the business sense.
What? (LAUGHS) Well, you're not exactly Bill Gates.
And Emma is?! Emma wants what's best for me.
So do I.
Emma's more objective.
OK.
Fair enough.
You're not investing.
That's good.
You really do listen to her, don't you? Yeah.
So'? Oh, you think a lot of her, that's all.
Are you going somewhere with this? No.
What - you think I could move on so soon after Mel? Of course not.
So don't even go there, OK'? I'm not.
I'm just saying What? Iwhat I'm just saying it's OK to move on, when the time's right.
Yeah, well, the time's not right.
And I'm not ready.
Sometimes the biggest risk is saying what people don't want to hear.
Honest mistake.
Which is at least better than a dishonest one.
But don't let it happen again.
Hmm.
Remind me not to put in for any jobs around here.
That's her in a good mood.
It was my own bloody fault.
What's going on? You promised me some chitchat.
This is it.
What? This is as good as my life's gonna get.
What are you talking about? At least you're out of prison.
Well, if this is what it's like to go straight, maybe I'd rather be back in the game.
Don't talk like that.
Oh, don't worry.
I'm not gonna risk going back inside.
It's justhard to get to my age and have nothing and be nobody.
Hey, Tom.
Can I help you? Hey, Em.
Uh, listen, can I have a beer and a soda'? Have you met my granddaughter? Oh.
Bree.
Ah, Bree! Ben's cousin.
Whoa, yeah.
Ben.
Ben.
Sorry'? Uh, long-lost cousin.
Pleased to meet you.
You too.
I'll get your drinks.
You know, you two have got something in common.
You've both got the hots for a bloke and you're pretending you haven't.
No.
Grandad! I saw you make googly eyes at Jake.
And I've seen your face when Ben shows up for work.
(SCOFFS) Ignore him.
He's lost it.
Oh, have I'? There's such a thing as moving too slowly, my girl.
Sometimes you can miss the boat.
Take it from one who knows.
Do you even know me? I don't do googly eyes.
Well, you wanted chitchat.
But I thought you and Phil were happy.
So did I.
Until I heard him humming.
But I thought that was justpart of his OCD.
You know - calm himself down'? Yes, but he'd switched tunes - to 'Lady in Red'.
Right.
Sorry.
I don't follow.
Carla, at our support group, always wears red.
She's the lady in red.
Oh! (SCOFFS) That's a bit of a stretch, isn't it? Well, I confronted him about it.
And'? He admitted it.
He's been seeing Carla.
(GASPS) No! Yes.
Oh, and get this - he's been staying at her place.
I couldn't even get him to hang around for a lamb roast.
Yeah.
Sorry.
I might just, um Julie, listen.
(RUBY COOS) She's haPPV- Right.
Yes.
(CHUCKLES) I'm giving Ruby a longer rope.
Oh.
ls the house child-proofed? To within an inch of its life.
Still, you can never anticipate what they might find.
A dropped button.
You can't wrap kids in cotton wool, Jules.
It's how they learn.
What if she's learnt how to climb up the wardrobe? Could be tipping over right now.
Rubbish! Ruby! What if she's found a plastic bag'? She'll be right, Julie! Donna! (RUBY COOS) Oh.
Hi, darling.
See? Hmm.
(CHUCKLES) I come in peace.
Andbearing coffee.
Thank you.
Yeah, I remember Mel too, Ben.
I know.
And I'm sorry too.
ButEmma and I are just friends.
We're workmates.
End of story.
Mm-hm.
Visitor for Benjamin.
Hi.
Hi.
Has, um, Carbo surfaced yet'? Uh, no.
Oh.
CARBO: Babe! Yeah? Cancan you help me with something upstairs? Coming! What have you got there? Supermarket strawberries to eat, heritage ones to plant.
They had them at the market this morning and I thought of Ben.
Aww.
Well, I'll leave you guys to it.
Did I come at the wrong time? Yeah.
You did.
But it's not your fault.
It's the right time now.
I was thinking about the advice I gave you.
Mmm'? And I thoughtwho am I to say no to taking a risk? I don't even know where this club is, anything about it.
It's up to you.
It's your life.
Your choice.
You want to help me plant these? Sure.
You wait till they fruit - they're even yummier than these.
Seriously.
They're the best thing in the world.
There's an ambitious statement.
So, uhdo you want to check it out? Check what out? The club.
It'd be great to take another look and find out what you think.
OK.
Sweet.
Mmm.
(CHUCKLES) CARBO: Oh, yeah.
Ooh! (RETFA SQUEALS) Ahh, yeah.
(GIGGLES) Oh, no.
(CLEARS THROAT) Um, so, is there (LOUDLY) âanything in particular I should know about these heritage strawberries? Um, a bit of water, fertiliser if you like, but, um, they take care of themselves.
That's very interesting.
Yes.
Yes! Oooh.
Yes! Yes Oooh! Well, look at the time.
I have to be going.
Oh, really? I mean, so soon? OK.
Yeah.
(CARBO AND RE-l-FA GIGGLE) Emma's gotta go.
She's not the only one.
So will I meet you there tonight? Yeah, definitely.
I'll see you there.
And thanks for the strawberries.
Yeah, no worries.
Bye.
Bye, Nathan.
See ya.
(SILENCE) Oh, finally! Uh, Ben, can I ask you a question? And I'm not being a helicopter brother, I promise.
Um, where are you seeing Emma tonight? I was going to take her to check out the club.
Really? Have you changed your mind about investing? Maybe.
Because of something Emma said? No.
Maybe.
Sorry.
Sorry, I'm a little bit confused.
If you need to talk about something Anything.
Emma'? No.
How many times'? There's no Emma.
Not in that way.
Really? 'Cause I thought I just heard you guys organising a date.
It's not a date.
Sorry, two people meeting in a night club It's not a date.
Can you not have sex when we have guests'? Can we get back to normal? Can you stop annoying the crap out of me? That wouldn't be normal.
Ben, come on.
I'll try and stop putting my foot in it.
We're fine.
Then what's up? What if Emma does think it's a date? Would that be so'? OK.
We'll all come.
We'll hang in a group and it'll take the pressure off.
And then maybe you can tell me what you really think.
About the club, I mean.
I'll gather the troops.
NATHAN: Safety in numbers, they say.
That didn't mean we weren't wading into some pretty dangerous waters.
(DANCE MUSIC PLAYS) Pretty good turnover here? Yeah, it's very good.
So, same drill as last time.
If you need anything at all We'll catch your eye.
Is that her? She's beautiful! Are you gonna ask her out? No, no, no.
It breaks the whole 'sex with a stranger' thing.
You asked and she said no, right? Yeah.
(ALL LAUGH) You were that good? Maybe I was too good.
Oh, forget it.
Excuse me.
Hey, you wanna bust some moves? Yeah! Ha! Let's go.
Hey, uh, this is my brother Nathan.
G'day.
Thanks so much for the freebies.
If your brotherjumps on board, you'll get VIP treatment any time.
Give the man your money.
(CHUCKLES) How sure are you that this new club's gonna work? Reality is only one in seven clubs turns a decent profit these days.
But you still do it.
Well, it's inexperience that gets the blame for most of the turkeys, but that's not an issue here.
As far as opening clubs goes, I'm a veteran.
Right.
What about studies? You know, market research? Yeah, I've got studies.
Can Ben have a look? Yeah.
They're in the office.
I'll go get 'em.
Thanks.
You're right.
He seems like a genuine guy.
Hey, uh, can you do me a favour'? Sure.
Just stick with Emma.
Make sure she's not on her own.
I thought we were all sticking together? Yeah, yeah.
I just got business to do.
But I'll join you guys when I get the chance.
OK.
(GURGLES) Hey! You always get to choose.
No, you always get your way.
Only the sport.
Oh, and any show remotely related to sport.
Well There goes Ruby.
Well, aren't you gonna go after her? No.
I'm not some chopper mum.
If we overprotect her now, we'll be protecting her forever.
She needs room to make mistakes and learn! (THUD!) (RUBY owes) Oh, yes.
Naughty Daddy leaving his shoes there for you to trip over.
She's learnt more from falling over than not falling over.
You've gotta accept life is a risk.
That truck is always in the way.
Oh, darling.
Well, you've learnt more from tripping than not tripping.
You're right - life is risk.
(DANCE MUSIC PLAYS) Score! Score.
You see those two? Yeah, well, give 'em a wave, 'cause they want to kick on with us after.
I'll give it a miss.
Hey? No! No, you realise we're never gonna pull chicks like that without the rope.
I don't want to pull chicks like that.
Why, you got your eye on somebody else? No.
I'm sure you'll manage without me.
Oh, OK.
Well, if anyone asks, I am a neurosurgeon.
That's the brain, right? I thought you wanted my opinion.
I do.
So why are you avoiding me? I'm not.
I'm just, umyou know.
What do you think? I love it.
I mean, you know, what's not to like'? Will you do me a favour'? What? Dance with me.
Sorry.
I lost you.
Just in time.
Emma wants to dance.
Me too! I love this track.
Come on.
I gotta take a slash.
(LAUGHS) (LAUGHS) Hey, handsome.
Fancy some random fun with a stranger? You bet I would.
The only thing isI'm taken.
That's just howl like 'em.
I can't believe they kicked us out.
We weren't hurting anyone.
Only their reputation.
Yeah, but we were VIPs.
Now I'm banned from the club.
Back to being a regular P.
Well, we could set up a VIP area in our room.
Yeah, but it's not the same, babe.
We could cordon off the bed.
(BOTH GIGGLE) You know Emma was hurt tonight.
She tried not to show it but she was.
All the avoidance tactics in the world aren't gonna change how you feel about her.
I don't know how I feel.
Between you and Emma and the money it all just sits there in my account like a big reminder of what I don't have.
So maybemaybe I can't believe I'm gonna say this, but taking it out, investing it's a risk you need to take.
And if it all goes belly-up? You weren't meant to have it in the first place.
That's all of it.
Oh, not quite.
My five large.
You count it.
I believe ya.
So we're really doing this? If you think it's the right thing.
Yeah, let's do it.
Right - so Chris will be at the club from 4:00.
So your shift finishes So we'll meet here at 5:30 and then off we head to make our fortune.
I hope so.
Come on, have some faith.
You'd better get to work before Donna's horns come out.
Oh, and, Ben, I don't know if I've said it, but I really appreciate this, mate.
You've given me a chance at a future.
See ya later.
OK.
Hi, Ben.
Hey.
What's up? Nothing.
Just not sure that I deserve that greeting.
For the record, I'm sorry about my weirdness last night.
Any specific weirdness? Just general.
I'm in a strange place right now.
But I will make an effort to be less weird in the future.
A little weird's OK.
I don't want you being totally normal.
Well, you are now talking to Ben Rafter, future night club guru.
Oooh.
Well, actually, part-owner and silent.
You, silent? (LAUGHS) So, how do you feel? Free.
NATHAN: Taking that risk can bring change for the better.
It can also be addictive.
The decision to fight it or not is completely in your hands.
SONG: Too blind to see what you're missing If you love yourself in the morning Loosen up your little bow tie Don't you know you gave me an early warning Early warning Sorry I'm late.
Oh, no worries.
Tom's not back yet either.
Tom went out? Yeah, couple of hours ago.
Did he say where he was going'? No, I didn't ask.
Why? I'll be back in a sec.
Too young to know, too young to know Too old to listen If you love yourself in the morning Loosen up your little bow tie Don't you know you gave me an early warning Tom, where are ya'? Call me.
(PHONE RINGS) Ben.
Hi.
Hi, Chris.
I just wanted to check if you'd seen Tom today.
No, sorry.
I haven't.
He hasn't dropped the money off'? No.
I've been here since 4:00 - haven't seen him.
Might have got held up.
You've gotta be kidding me.
He's on his way.
I'm sure he is.
I hope so, mate.
I hope so.
Baby monitor.
Check.
Night light.
Check.
(EXHALES) It's a miracle.
I thought she'd never go to sleep.
If you wake her, I will hurt you.
Wait, is that thing on? Yeah.
(FEEDBACK SCREECH ES FROM MONITOR) NATHAN: The only thing riskier is not talking risks at all.
Oh, hey.
How'd you Why are you home so early? Dinner finished early.
It's not even 8:00 yet.
Don't you trust us'? Yes.
Of course I trust you.
(SCOFFS) We can look after our own little sister.
Yeah.
You didn't need to worry.
Oh, who says I was worried'? DAVE: She was worried.
Don't you start.
You really don't think that two grown men can look after one tiny toddler? Well, apparently you can.
So, how was she? (EXHALES DRAMATICALLY) She's exhausting.
Like chasing a 2ft tornado around the house.
See'? Not so easy, is it? It would be easier if you weren't such a helicopter mum.
A what? A (IMITATES WHOOSHING BLADES) .
.
helicopter.
You're too protective.
(SCOFFS) I am not! Well, yeah, you are, which forces us to be helicopter brothers, watch her every move.
'Cause you would go postal at us if she got even the tiniest bump.
I am not a helicopter.
(CHUCKLES) No, no, no.
No, I am free range.
(SCOFFS) No, no.
You were free range when we were kids.
It's different with Rubes.
Do you hear what they're saying? English breakfast or green? (SCOFFS) Ruby's got to be allowed to take risks.
Ruby takes risks.
Good.
We wouldn't want our little sister growing up a wuss.
Would we'? (SCOFFS) This will sound soft, but I'm nearly ready for bed.
This is crazy.
We're young, single guys in the prime of our lives, ready for bed.
Yeah, well, it is a work night.
We should be laughing in the face of work nights.
(CHUCKLES) Let's go out.
Now'? Yeah, come on.
All of us, come on.
You wanna go? Well, I'm in my PJs.
Come on, it's only 8:00.
But YOU 9°- Yeah, call Jake and Coby.
Have a night out with the boys.
You're the best.
Boys' night.
Boys' night, yeah! Now we just need a venue.
I know a place.
Ooh, good one, Benno, but I was thinking more along the lines of someplace fun.
No of fence.
No, seriously.
This place is meant to be cool.
Let me make a call.
Bingo night at the boat club, here we come.
No way.
If that's his plan, he's ditched.
We're going out for a boys' night! Boys' night! Yeah! (GRUNTS IN PAIN) CARBO: So what is this place, Benno'? NATHAN: Yeah, man of mystery.
Oh, wait.
Dad's coming.
Do you know this is my second time out since I've been off the market? What a shocking blow to the female club-going community.
So where are you guys off to? We're going to a club that Ben knows.
We're gonna meet Jake and Coby there.
Don't let them drink too much.
They've gotta work tomorrow.
That goes for you too, mate.
Yeah, that's what you do on a boys' night - stop each other having fun.
Yeah, Pops.
Chill.
Helicopter dad.
(IMITATES WHIRRING BLADES) Don't say I didn't warn you.
So what's the name of this club'? You'll see.
How'd you hear about it? Someone from work.
Who? Does it matter? Yeah.
If it's that chef with the lazy eye, it does.
How do I know I'm not trading a night with Retta for a joint with sawdust on the floor? I guess you don't.
Get.
Get in there.
Drive on, mate.
Whoo-hoo! Ben Rafter.
(DANCE MUSIC PLAYS INSIDE) No sawdust.
How come they let us skip the line? Hey, they didn't even pat me down.
Disappointed? Yes.
Hey, you must be the Rafter party.
ALL: Yes.
Mr Rafter.
Yo.
Hey, I'm Courtney.
Welcome to Chrome.
Thank you.
I think she means me.
Oh, well, you can't win 'em all.
Me, not you.
I'm sure you're I'm sure you're very used to winning.
Not that I'm not.
G'day, I'm Ben.
Thanks for getting us in.
Hey, no worries.
The manager sends his apologies, but he's asked me to take care of you.
Great.
Awesome.
This way.
CARBO: What's this? (CH UCKLES) Hello! Our cocktail of the week is a mint and basil Sake-Tini.
Can I tempt you? Ah, 24 bucks? No.
Beer, thanks.
Yeah.
Actually, water.
From the tap.
You're guests of the management.
Whatever you want - it's on us.
Then Sake-Tinis all round! Yeah! Alrighty.
Coming up, guys.
CARBO: What's the deal? Eh'? Spill.
When you work in the same industry you look after each other.
Yeah, that gets your name on the door, not VIP treatment and drinks that are worth 120 bucks a round.
OK, yeah, well, I'm surprised too, but if this is how they do business, who are we to argue? Yeah.
(DANCE MUSIC CONTINUES) Go be sociable.
No, no, no.
Girls like that don't go for guys like me.
OK, so tonight you're not a guy like you.
You're a VIP.
After mycocktail.
Go talk to her! No, no.
What's the worst that's gonna happen? Rejection? Public humiliation? No, I'll pass.
(SIGHS) I mean, just because Ruby hasn't split her lip or banged her head, suddenly I'm a helicopter mother? It's not my fault she's got perfect balance.
I'm not overprotective.
We're not raising a wuss, are we'? Oh Just in case I fall out of bed.
Oh, ha-ha.
Aw, come on - it's funny! (SCOFFS) Ruby's in good hands.
Everyone knows that.
Yeah, well, why do our sons say otherwise'? Because they're evil.
They're the ones we failed with, not Ruby.
Hmm.
Actually, could you justgive me a hand? (CHORTLES) Right, now it's funny.
OK.
(CHUCKLES) Yeah.
(DANCE MUSIC PLAYS) Oh, I'll get that.
Thanks.
Can I have one? Thank you.
Of course.
Hey! Hey.
(CLEARS THROAT) How did that go down'? That was freat.
Oh, 'freat'? That's right.
I went to say 'fantastic' and 'great' and I said 'freat'.
(CHUCKLES) So is it packed like this most nights? Er, Thursday to Saturday we turn away more people than we let in, but the rest of the week's not as crazy.
Right, so tonight is A quiet night for us, yeah.
Hey, will you guys be right for 1O minutes? I'm just gonna go and take a small break.
Mm-hm.
Go for it.
Do you wanna see the view from the roof'? It is stunning.
Uh, no.
I've gotta go to the bathroom.
(SPITS) OK.
Cool.
The bathroom?! What's wrong with you? I've gotta go! I'm busting! No, no, no.
When a hot woman comes on to you, you have no bladder.
It's irrelevant! Everything is, except for one thing.
OK, she wasn't coming on to me.
Oh, you're just gutless! You're gutless or stupid.
No, you give stupid a bad name.
Yeah, 'freat'.
(LAUGHS) Oh, you know what? Excuse me.
Hey, what if the cubicles are full'? Oh, look out - he'll have to use the trough! Ooh! Uhhow was the roof'? It's packed.
It's hardly worth the effort.
Right.
Yep.
I'm sorry if I came off as rude before - I'm justa little out of practice.
I noticed.
It's a nice change from all the smoothies we get in here.
It's funny, you know - so many mennot one of them my type.
Till recently.
Why don't we get a quiet drink after my shift? Yeah - I'll have to see what the guys are doing.
OK, whatever.
What I mean is um, why wait for later? CARBO: Ah.
Did you fall in'? No, he was too busy covering the seat with all that toilet paper.
He's had sex.
(LAUGHS) Yeah, right.
Look at her.
Now look at him.
He has been up to something.
No, not the deed - we would've seen him leave.
He did it, alright.
But he didn't leave.
I reckon it was in the cubicle.
No way - that's the holy grail of risky rootin'.
Did you do it in the dunny? No.
No, I'd never take a lady to the bathroom.
It was in the broom closet.
(OTHERS CHEER) Nathan Rafter, my new hero.
Whoo! OK, spill.
Come on, run me through it.
I'm not giving details.
What sort of desperado do you think I am? I don't want details.
Was there a bench? Were you standing? Were you facing each other? Drop it! And I don't want it spread around.
As if.
How was it? Nathan had sex in a broom closet with a beautiful woman.
Nathan! Yep, and he doesn't want to share.
He knows I've never done it, and I never will.
Why'? Wellbecause I'm with you now.
Ooh.
So he's being selfish.
Ah.
Oh, well, come on, then.
Come to bed with boring old Retta.
Oh, no.
I didn't mean you were boring, darling.
(MURMURS) (SQUEALS, GIGGLES) Please explain, Mr Rafter.
What? The special treatment.
Don't tell me they're trying to poach the Boat Club's best barman.
That's it.
Ben.
Wham? I know someone who knows someone who knows the owner.
Who? It's your turn to clean up.
Who'? Dave tells me you went out clubbing last night.
Oh, yeah.
Called that number you gave me.
Got the five-star treatment.
Yeah? And? What can I say? The place is a goldmine.
Right, so anybody who invested in the next joint's gotta be sitting pretty, right? So, what do you reckon? You reckon you might be interested? There's still a lot that I don't know.
Like what? Like who exactly they are - your mate's son? He's business partners with Chris, who owns the club.
I told you that.
Yeah, I know.
I just, umI'm trying to get it straight in my head.
Like, um where exactly do you know your mate from? You mean, is he a crim like me? No, he's a bloke I used to work with back in the old days, and we kept in touch, even though our lives went But he made something of himself, and he taught his son to do the same.
So you'd trust his advice? In a flash.
But listen - don'tdon't believe what I say.
You talk to Chris, see what you think.
What's he like'? I've never even met him myself yet.
You've spoken to him.
Only over the phone.
I'm in the same boat as you, mate.
One step at a time, eh? Listen, I know it's a big investment for both of us - everything I've got.
But you call the shots - you're putting in the big bucks.
I don't wanna push you if you're not prepared to go there.
I want you to feel right about how you use Mel's money.
How do I feel right about money I got for all the wrong reasons? Yeah.
So you'll come with me? Where to? To meet the guy'? I mean, you're investing too, right? Oh, yeah.
No problem.
One step at a time? Absolutely.
Tom, do you want some brekkie? Uhno, no, no.
I'm fine, thanks.
Uh, wellobviously.
I tell you things.
Like my closet sex - I could've kept that to myself.
You couldn't if you tried.
And I'd be very careful about using the term 'closet sex'.
Mmm.
Still, I don't know why you confide in Tom and not your own brother.
Alright.
But you have to promise not to preach, and don't tell Dad.
Not yet.
OK.
Sounds ominous, but OK.
The owner of the club from last night is opening a new place, and he's looking for investors.
Is this the business idea you've been talking about? Yeah.
And Tom's the friend of a friend.
And you're thinking of using Mel's insurance money.
What else am I gonna do with it? How about putting it in a high-interest bank account? That's gotta be safer.
Maybe I'm not looking for safe.
Ben, I'm serious.
You're talking about a lot of money.
I'm talking about making money.
Big money, for all of us.
Yeah, through a friend of a friend of Tom's.
Just relax, OK'? I haven't even decided that I'm doing it yet.
Yeah, but you're thinking of it - without talking to me, or Dad.
Don't stress - it's my thing, my money.
OK, just tell me if you go there, you'll get it checked out.
Properly.
You know, the books.
Lawyers.
Yes.
I'm not stupid - it's just an idea.
Relax.
It's one thing to take chances, but where does risk end, and recklessness begin? (GROANS) You go out on a work night, and I'm the one who suffers.
No, we'll be right.
We're good.
Good morning! Oh! Oh, it's good to see someone showed some restraint.
(LAUGHS) You tied one on too, did you? No - Nathan just came along to interview for the cleaner's position, didn't you, mate? Did you get the job, Natho? Oh, yeah - he got the job, alright.
Don't listen to them.
They're idiots.
Yeah.
No kidding.
Come on - let's move.
(SNARLS) Come on, come on, come on.
Ow.
So, um, what have you got planned for the day? I've got a list of approved constructions from the council, so I'm going to see the builders and ask to put in a tender.
Who would have thought a son of mine would have such a knack for business? Things are starting to pay off, mate.
(PHONE RINGS) Nathan Rafter.
No, no worries.
I'll get my boss to give you a call back.
OK.
Right.
Bye-bye.
Oh, is that another job'? That is the third one today.
Wow.
Gee, keep this up and your father will be writing 'Rafter & Son' across the van.
Huh? I'm kidding.
Are you sure? Because I don't see this as my future and Dad's been slapping me on the back a lot.
Oh, darling, he knows it's for only six months.
Why? Aren't you happy? I'm happy if it's six months.
It is.
Shhh! What? You'll wake up Ruby.
She's not asleep.
Where is she? Uhoutside, I think.
With Grandad? Nope.
By herself.
You let Ruby go outside on her own'? So'? To get sunburnt, eat dirt and fall out of a tree'? Well, that's life, darling, you know'? She's got to be free to run wild and face danger head-on.
(OBJECTS CLATFER) (RUBY coos) I guess even the biggest risk-takers have to start somewhere.
Right.
Yeah, OK.
Thanks, mate.
Ta.
Don't worry - I'm nervous too.
I'm not nervous.
Neither should you be.
We don't want these guys to smell fear.
I'll speak to you later.
Thanks, mate.
Sorry about that.
So, what do you think? Well, you're the expert, but as far as I can see, you'll need to spend so much to spruce up the outside, you're better off buying another building altogether.
Well, we're keeping the facade as is.
With that crappy brickwork? We save a lot of money buying these lost causes.
We just sensitively restore the outside and inside we can make it whatever we want.
Like with this place? Yeah.
This place was ready for the bulldozer when we bought it.
Look at it now.
Oh, come on - if you expect us to believe it's been that easy No, well, of course I don't.
It's a huge risk.
But the reality is, the last four clubs that I have opened have worked.
And before that'? I failed.
A lot.
But thanks to that, I learned what not to do.
What sort of investment are you looking for'? Well, I've got $125,000 to give.
Mmm, and I want to take it from you.
(CHUCKLES) Plus Tom's money.
That's $130,000 in total.
Great.
So, when can you have the cash'? Cash? You didn't tell him it was a cash deal? I didn't know it was.
Well, that's the way these things roll.
If I had to put things through the books, it wouldn't be viable.
So, we hand you the money and what do we get? What you get is a massive return.
There's paperwork, so you can always track your investment.
But cash oils the wheels.
It pays great dividends andcash works for me.
Can I think on it? Yeah, sure.
I'll give you till Monday arvo.
Meantime, you talk to any or all of my previous investors.
I've got nothing to hide.
Great.
Right.
I'm still not convinced in handing over a pile of cash.
Yeah, but he seems on the level and I hear where he's coming from.
Cash gets discounts, goes further.
Maybe ring those investors and dig around, eh? Are you happy paying cash'? Well, I've got less at stake than you.
Not exactly.
Not when it's all the money you've got.
(PHONE BLEEPS) Oh.
It's Donna.
Confirming today's amended shift times.
(HUFFS) 30-minute warning.
Well, there's a reason to take a punt, right there.
I know.
If this thing comes off, we'll be laughing.
Money to burn, and not just me, but Mum, Dad, you.
So, um, which way are you swinging'? I don't know.
Cashcash changes things.
I'm thinking no.
Right, well, your choice.
Youyou gotta do what you think's right.
I'm sorry, Tom.
Oh, you do what you gotta.
Let's go get there.
(SIGHS) You're a neutral sort of person, right? Oh, yeah.
Favourite colour - white.
Favourite ice-cream - vanilla.
Neutral all the way.
OK.
That came out wrong.
Yeah.
What I meant to say is that I've got a problem and I could use help from someone who's not invested or related.
Much better.
Shoot.
If you had the chance to put a lot of money on a sure bet that would set you up for the rest of your life, would you do it? Sure.
I mean, hypothetically, it sounds like a dream come true, but realistically, whenever 'sure' and 'bet' are side by side, run a mile.
Yeah, but it does happen.
I mean, people do hit the big time by taking a risk.
Yeah.
How often have you seen it for yourself? And how often have you seen people rewarded for doing the hard yards? Lots.
It's like my vegie patch - the more work I put in, the better the crop.
Watch out, world - he'll have a garden stall at the local market before you know it.
I could live with that.
Then do it.
It's not going to make me rich.
It might make you happy.
If the ashtrays were on the tables in the first place, then people wouldn't be stubbing out their butts in the pot plants.
Ben was leaning towards the low-risk option, which left Tom with no options at all.
Whoo! (PANTS, CHUCKLES) Oh! Whew! If anyone says he's the luckiest man on earth, he's a liar.
'Cause that title's mine.
(CH UCKLES) And what if he got to have nookie in a cupboard? You think I'd trade what I've got for a cheap thrill? No.
You wouldn't trade this for anything, would you? Well, it's perfect now.
And full of surprises.
But you hear about those marriages that go wrong because they let things get stale.
OK.
Well, let's promise - as long as we live, we keep surprising each other.
Promise.
(LAUGHS) (CHORTLES) Oh, no.
No, no, no, no.
Oh, you would have been fun to work with today.
Oh, well, I worked.
Just.
Hey, Tom.
How's things? Bloody wonderful.
Good.
Alright.
Well, I'm going to take off.
Do you want a beer? No, no, no.
I'm just going to sit for a minute and then I gotta head.
(WHIMPERS) I've got one word for you - Sake-tini! Don't you swear at me! I never want to hear that word again.
See you, GUYS- Later.
(G R U NTS) You got any plans? An early tea with Bree.
My God, you look like death.
Wellbig night.
Are you right'? I don't think I'm going to be around much longer.
You're dying? No, dopey! I'm leaving town.
Oh! Oh.
(LAUGHS) That's a relief.
What - that I'm not gonna die, or I'm leaving town? I don't want you to die.
But I cramp your style, don't I'? Where are you going'? Haven't figured that out yet.
Why? Things aren't working out for me here.
You've got a job and a place to stay.
Can't stay here forever and the job doesn't pay enough for me to get my own joint.
I thought I was onto something that'd give me a bit of independence, but it's fallen through.
Better luck next time, eh? Not here.
It's not my city.
(PHONE RINGS) You reckon you'll find that magical city where everything just works out for you? Hello? Yes, Donna.
The storeroom keys? No, didn't I, um No, no, no.
I was just saying, I'm pretty sure Oh.
I've got them here in my pocket.
Yeah, I know.
I know.
Yeah, I'll bring 'em round right now.
Yeah.
(HANGS UP) (SIGHS) Anywhere else would be better than here.
Hey- Hey- What's up? Oh, the fanbelt's worn out.
(GRUNTS) Oh, dammit! Shove over.
No, I'm right.
(CHUCKLES) What - you can't accept help from a girl'? No.
You just look so nice.
I didn't want to get you dirty.
Alright.
On your bike.
Haven't got all day.
Hello to you too.
Tea'll have to be at the Boat Club.
(WHISPERS) He's gonna be fun.
Hmm.
That's disgusting.
I'm just drinking what's left.
Have you made any decisions? I met the owner of the club.
He seems like a good bloke.
Of course he does.
He wants your money.
Are you going for it or not? 'Cause judging from the mood Tom was in, I'm guessing no.
Yes? Maybe? Don't worry.
I'm not doing it.
Oh, thank God! How come? He wants cash.
Cash? Yeah.
But it was mostly Emma.
She reminded me that if something's too good to be true, it probably is.
Gee, I'm glad someone gave you good advice.
(CH UCKLES) Ooh, what's your problem? Well, you reject everything I say.
I have to dig for each little scrap of information when I'm the one with the business sense.
What? (LAUGHS) Well, you're not exactly Bill Gates.
And Emma is?! Emma wants what's best for me.
So do I.
Emma's more objective.
OK.
Fair enough.
You're not investing.
That's good.
You really do listen to her, don't you? Yeah.
So'? Oh, you think a lot of her, that's all.
Are you going somewhere with this? No.
What - you think I could move on so soon after Mel? Of course not.
So don't even go there, OK'? I'm not.
I'm just saying What? Iwhat I'm just saying it's OK to move on, when the time's right.
Yeah, well, the time's not right.
And I'm not ready.
Sometimes the biggest risk is saying what people don't want to hear.
Honest mistake.
Which is at least better than a dishonest one.
But don't let it happen again.
Hmm.
Remind me not to put in for any jobs around here.
That's her in a good mood.
It was my own bloody fault.
What's going on? You promised me some chitchat.
This is it.
What? This is as good as my life's gonna get.
What are you talking about? At least you're out of prison.
Well, if this is what it's like to go straight, maybe I'd rather be back in the game.
Don't talk like that.
Oh, don't worry.
I'm not gonna risk going back inside.
It's justhard to get to my age and have nothing and be nobody.
Hey, Tom.
Can I help you? Hey, Em.
Uh, listen, can I have a beer and a soda'? Have you met my granddaughter? Oh.
Bree.
Ah, Bree! Ben's cousin.
Whoa, yeah.
Ben.
Ben.
Sorry'? Uh, long-lost cousin.
Pleased to meet you.
You too.
I'll get your drinks.
You know, you two have got something in common.
You've both got the hots for a bloke and you're pretending you haven't.
No.
Grandad! I saw you make googly eyes at Jake.
And I've seen your face when Ben shows up for work.
(SCOFFS) Ignore him.
He's lost it.
Oh, have I'? There's such a thing as moving too slowly, my girl.
Sometimes you can miss the boat.
Take it from one who knows.
Do you even know me? I don't do googly eyes.
Well, you wanted chitchat.
But I thought you and Phil were happy.
So did I.
Until I heard him humming.
But I thought that was justpart of his OCD.
You know - calm himself down'? Yes, but he'd switched tunes - to 'Lady in Red'.
Right.
Sorry.
I don't follow.
Carla, at our support group, always wears red.
She's the lady in red.
Oh! (SCOFFS) That's a bit of a stretch, isn't it? Well, I confronted him about it.
And'? He admitted it.
He's been seeing Carla.
(GASPS) No! Yes.
Oh, and get this - he's been staying at her place.
I couldn't even get him to hang around for a lamb roast.
Yeah.
Sorry.
I might just, um Julie, listen.
(RUBY COOS) She's haPPV- Right.
Yes.
(CHUCKLES) I'm giving Ruby a longer rope.
Oh.
ls the house child-proofed? To within an inch of its life.
Still, you can never anticipate what they might find.
A dropped button.
You can't wrap kids in cotton wool, Jules.
It's how they learn.
What if she's learnt how to climb up the wardrobe? Could be tipping over right now.
Rubbish! Ruby! What if she's found a plastic bag'? She'll be right, Julie! Donna! (RUBY COOS) Oh.
Hi, darling.
See? Hmm.
(CHUCKLES) I come in peace.
Andbearing coffee.
Thank you.
Yeah, I remember Mel too, Ben.
I know.
And I'm sorry too.
ButEmma and I are just friends.
We're workmates.
End of story.
Mm-hm.
Visitor for Benjamin.
Hi.
Hi.
Has, um, Carbo surfaced yet'? Uh, no.
Oh.
CARBO: Babe! Yeah? Cancan you help me with something upstairs? Coming! What have you got there? Supermarket strawberries to eat, heritage ones to plant.
They had them at the market this morning and I thought of Ben.
Aww.
Well, I'll leave you guys to it.
Did I come at the wrong time? Yeah.
You did.
But it's not your fault.
It's the right time now.
I was thinking about the advice I gave you.
Mmm'? And I thoughtwho am I to say no to taking a risk? I don't even know where this club is, anything about it.
It's up to you.
It's your life.
Your choice.
You want to help me plant these? Sure.
You wait till they fruit - they're even yummier than these.
Seriously.
They're the best thing in the world.
There's an ambitious statement.
So, uhdo you want to check it out? Check what out? The club.
It'd be great to take another look and find out what you think.
OK.
Sweet.
Mmm.
(CHUCKLES) CARBO: Oh, yeah.
Ooh! (RETFA SQUEALS) Ahh, yeah.
(GIGGLES) Oh, no.
(CLEARS THROAT) Um, so, is there (LOUDLY) âanything in particular I should know about these heritage strawberries? Um, a bit of water, fertiliser if you like, but, um, they take care of themselves.
That's very interesting.
Yes.
Yes! Oooh.
Yes! Yes Oooh! Well, look at the time.
I have to be going.
Oh, really? I mean, so soon? OK.
Yeah.
(CARBO AND RE-l-FA GIGGLE) Emma's gotta go.
She's not the only one.
So will I meet you there tonight? Yeah, definitely.
I'll see you there.
And thanks for the strawberries.
Yeah, no worries.
Bye.
Bye, Nathan.
See ya.
(SILENCE) Oh, finally! Uh, Ben, can I ask you a question? And I'm not being a helicopter brother, I promise.
Um, where are you seeing Emma tonight? I was going to take her to check out the club.
Really? Have you changed your mind about investing? Maybe.
Because of something Emma said? No.
Maybe.
Sorry.
Sorry, I'm a little bit confused.
If you need to talk about something Anything.
Emma'? No.
How many times'? There's no Emma.
Not in that way.
Really? 'Cause I thought I just heard you guys organising a date.
It's not a date.
Sorry, two people meeting in a night club It's not a date.
Can you not have sex when we have guests'? Can we get back to normal? Can you stop annoying the crap out of me? That wouldn't be normal.
Ben, come on.
I'll try and stop putting my foot in it.
We're fine.
Then what's up? What if Emma does think it's a date? Would that be so'? OK.
We'll all come.
We'll hang in a group and it'll take the pressure off.
And then maybe you can tell me what you really think.
About the club, I mean.
I'll gather the troops.
NATHAN: Safety in numbers, they say.
That didn't mean we weren't wading into some pretty dangerous waters.
(DANCE MUSIC PLAYS) Pretty good turnover here? Yeah, it's very good.
So, same drill as last time.
If you need anything at all We'll catch your eye.
Is that her? She's beautiful! Are you gonna ask her out? No, no, no.
It breaks the whole 'sex with a stranger' thing.
You asked and she said no, right? Yeah.
(ALL LAUGH) You were that good? Maybe I was too good.
Oh, forget it.
Excuse me.
Hey, you wanna bust some moves? Yeah! Ha! Let's go.
Hey, uh, this is my brother Nathan.
G'day.
Thanks so much for the freebies.
If your brotherjumps on board, you'll get VIP treatment any time.
Give the man your money.
(CHUCKLES) How sure are you that this new club's gonna work? Reality is only one in seven clubs turns a decent profit these days.
But you still do it.
Well, it's inexperience that gets the blame for most of the turkeys, but that's not an issue here.
As far as opening clubs goes, I'm a veteran.
Right.
What about studies? You know, market research? Yeah, I've got studies.
Can Ben have a look? Yeah.
They're in the office.
I'll go get 'em.
Thanks.
You're right.
He seems like a genuine guy.
Hey, uh, can you do me a favour'? Sure.
Just stick with Emma.
Make sure she's not on her own.
I thought we were all sticking together? Yeah, yeah.
I just got business to do.
But I'll join you guys when I get the chance.
OK.
(GURGLES) Hey! You always get to choose.
No, you always get your way.
Only the sport.
Oh, and any show remotely related to sport.
Well There goes Ruby.
Well, aren't you gonna go after her? No.
I'm not some chopper mum.
If we overprotect her now, we'll be protecting her forever.
She needs room to make mistakes and learn! (THUD!) (RUBY owes) Oh, yes.
Naughty Daddy leaving his shoes there for you to trip over.
She's learnt more from falling over than not falling over.
You've gotta accept life is a risk.
That truck is always in the way.
Oh, darling.
Well, you've learnt more from tripping than not tripping.
You're right - life is risk.
(DANCE MUSIC PLAYS) Score! Score.
You see those two? Yeah, well, give 'em a wave, 'cause they want to kick on with us after.
I'll give it a miss.
Hey? No! No, you realise we're never gonna pull chicks like that without the rope.
I don't want to pull chicks like that.
Why, you got your eye on somebody else? No.
I'm sure you'll manage without me.
Oh, OK.
Well, if anyone asks, I am a neurosurgeon.
That's the brain, right? I thought you wanted my opinion.
I do.
So why are you avoiding me? I'm not.
I'm just, umyou know.
What do you think? I love it.
I mean, you know, what's not to like'? Will you do me a favour'? What? Dance with me.
Sorry.
I lost you.
Just in time.
Emma wants to dance.
Me too! I love this track.
Come on.
I gotta take a slash.
(LAUGHS) (LAUGHS) Hey, handsome.
Fancy some random fun with a stranger? You bet I would.
The only thing isI'm taken.
That's just howl like 'em.
I can't believe they kicked us out.
We weren't hurting anyone.
Only their reputation.
Yeah, but we were VIPs.
Now I'm banned from the club.
Back to being a regular P.
Well, we could set up a VIP area in our room.
Yeah, but it's not the same, babe.
We could cordon off the bed.
(BOTH GIGGLE) You know Emma was hurt tonight.
She tried not to show it but she was.
All the avoidance tactics in the world aren't gonna change how you feel about her.
I don't know how I feel.
Between you and Emma and the money it all just sits there in my account like a big reminder of what I don't have.
So maybemaybe I can't believe I'm gonna say this, but taking it out, investing it's a risk you need to take.
And if it all goes belly-up? You weren't meant to have it in the first place.
That's all of it.
Oh, not quite.
My five large.
You count it.
I believe ya.
So we're really doing this? If you think it's the right thing.
Yeah, let's do it.
Right - so Chris will be at the club from 4:00.
So your shift finishes So we'll meet here at 5:30 and then off we head to make our fortune.
I hope so.
Come on, have some faith.
You'd better get to work before Donna's horns come out.
Oh, and, Ben, I don't know if I've said it, but I really appreciate this, mate.
You've given me a chance at a future.
See ya later.
OK.
Hi, Ben.
Hey.
What's up? Nothing.
Just not sure that I deserve that greeting.
For the record, I'm sorry about my weirdness last night.
Any specific weirdness? Just general.
I'm in a strange place right now.
But I will make an effort to be less weird in the future.
A little weird's OK.
I don't want you being totally normal.
Well, you are now talking to Ben Rafter, future night club guru.
Oooh.
Well, actually, part-owner and silent.
You, silent? (LAUGHS) So, how do you feel? Free.
NATHAN: Taking that risk can bring change for the better.
It can also be addictive.
The decision to fight it or not is completely in your hands.
SONG: Too blind to see what you're missing If you love yourself in the morning Loosen up your little bow tie Don't you know you gave me an early warning Early warning Sorry I'm late.
Oh, no worries.
Tom's not back yet either.
Tom went out? Yeah, couple of hours ago.
Did he say where he was going'? No, I didn't ask.
Why? I'll be back in a sec.
Too young to know, too young to know Too old to listen If you love yourself in the morning Loosen up your little bow tie Don't you know you gave me an early warning Tom, where are ya'? Call me.
(PHONE RINGS) Ben.
Hi.
Hi, Chris.
I just wanted to check if you'd seen Tom today.
No, sorry.
I haven't.
He hasn't dropped the money off'? No.
I've been here since 4:00 - haven't seen him.
Might have got held up.
You've gotta be kidding me.
He's on his way.
I'm sure he is.
I hope so, mate.
I hope so.