Packed to the Rafters (2008) s04e16 Episode Script
Second Chance
SONG: Trouble Trouble, trouble, trouble JAKE: (NARRATES) There'd better be second chances in life.
Otherwise I'm stuffed.
Up to my neck in it.
It all fell apart two days ago.
And Tom was just the start.
NATHAN: Call the police.
It's obvious what's going down.
It's too soon for the cops.
When is the right time?! Anything could have happened to him.
Hey.
What's going on? Nothing.
Tom ripped off Ben's cash.
We don't know that for sure.
What cash'? Can you just stop saying he took it? Stop burying your head in the sand! Guys? Guys, what cash'? Mel's insurance money.
125 grand.
What, Tom? He could just be held up somewhere.
Ben left it with Tom to invest in that bar we went to.
Maybe he did.
How do we know we can trust the bar owner? Maybe he's got it.
Maybe he's lying.
Then where's Tom? On his way.
Flat tyre? Heart attack? Why are you so quick to judge? Well, does Dave know what's going on? Let's wait and see if Tom shows up first.
Oh, I don't know.
Ben, we just If we tell Dad now, he'll totally freak out, and maybe for nothing.
The longer we dick around, the less chance we have of finding Tom.
OK'? He could be on his way to Rio by now.
Yeah, or lying on a hospital bed - or worse.
You're clutching at straws, Ben.
He's betrayed you.
He's betrayed all of us.
Nobody says a word to Mum and Dad until we know for sure.
We'll just get through dinner and see if Tom lobs.
It's my money.
It's my call.
We owe him the chance.
DAVE: So, you ready for the cricket on Sunday'? Oh.
I guess so.
See if you can improve on last time? Shouldn't be too hard.
Didn't you go out for a duck'? The sun was in my eyes! Yeah, alright.
(KNOCK AT DOOR) Oop.
That'll be Tom.
Darling, he's got a key.
Hey.
Sorry I'm late.
I got held up.
Oh! Ooh! Something smells good! Evening, all.
Sorry I'm late, Julie.
No, that's fine.
Help yourself.
DAVE: Hey, Cobes.
Hey, thanks! It looks sick! JULIE: Mm.
Yes, well, save a bit for Tom.
He does know we're eating together, doesn't he? Yeah.
Told him myself.
Don't know where he got to.
TED: I've got a theory about this.
Hmm'? It involves an unknown number of women who should know better.
As long as he's alright.
Well, it's his loss.
This is really yum.
What's wrong with you fellas? You still hung over? That's right.
How was last night? Didn't you guys have a night on the town? It was a good night.
Not as good as last time, eh, Natho? It's a nice bar.
We had fun.
Same place twice in one week.
What's the attraction? It was Ben's idea.
Their happy hour goes all night.
(CH UCKLES) Sounds dangerous.
There's good people there, though.
Not, you know, the usual wank uh idiots.
But we had our own little roped-off area.
We were the kings! Hmm.
Sounds expensive.
No, that's the thing.
It was all free.
JULIE: Oh.
TED: For you? Mm.
Why? Well, it'sa mate of yours or something, yeah? Yeah.
Someone from the Boat Club.
DAVE: Oh.
Sorry.
II've got paperwork to get through.
I None of mine? No, no, no.
it'sother paperwork.
Yeah.
That was delicious, but I'd better get going too.
Hey, uh, Coby, could I have a talk with you? But I've still got half me chook here.
But I guess lam full.
Thank you, Julie.
No, that's That was beautiful.
Really yum.
Coby But Ben! Gee! (CHUCKLES AWK\NARDLY) Yeah.
Sorry.
Thanks, Jules.
Jake! 'Night, guys.
Uhsorry.
Oh! What is going on? It's my fault.
What are you talking about? Oh, jeez! Coby, mate, calm down.
No, you don't understand.
I should have said something.
Said what? Nothing.
Doesn't matter.
I'm calling the cops.
Nathan He was a no-show at dinner, Ben.
You said so yourself.
We can't get the police involved until we've tried to find him.
Well, where do we start? What, Hawaii? France'? He doesn't have a passport.
So, he must be in Australia.
Great.
Good.
That reallynarrows it down.
Why would you wave that sort of cash in front of him in the first place?! Guys, guys.
GUYS-- If we're not gonna call the cops, what are we gonna do'? We're gonna try and find him ourselves, so he can explain.
Where do we even start? I know.
We'll get Timmy the dog to join us, call ourselves the 'Famous Five'.
You're not helping.
(SIGHS) Look, everyone deserves a second chance.
I reckon Dave would want to know.
This is Dad's dad that we're talking about.
It's like we're giving them both a second chance.
I can make some phone calls.
I know some places he might lie low.
Great.
I can try the hospitals.
Ben (SIGHS) .
.
there's got to be a time limit.
OK.
If we haven't found him in a week No.
No.
24 hours.
After that, the Fraud Squad.
(DOOR OPENS) We can do this in 24 hours.
CAR BO: Do what? Whoa! Big meeting.
Carbo, you can't be here.
We're planning something.
I get it.
Secret business.
I'll leave you to it.
They're planning my bucks' night.
But we're already married.
Yeah, but they don't know that.
Well, you and I do.
Butif what I've heard about bucks' nights is half true I know what you mean.
And if there's a stripper, I promise I'll keep my eyes closed.
So, there will be a stripper? Wellmaybe.
How many'? I don't know.
There mightn't be any.
Oh.
Yep.
Soyou sure you don't mind? No, not at all.
Sounds like fun.
No, because if you've got a problem with it, you know, I'd understand No, really.
Really, I don't.
I want you to have the best bucks' night ever.
Thank you.
Ta.
Ta.
Anything? No, answering machine again.
I've called Bree.
I've calledeveryone.
Including Tom? What do you reckon?! Seven times.
His phone's off.
Oh, surprise, surprise.
Has Ben had any luck? No.
And when we get home, mum's the word with Alex, right? I can't handle any questions tonight.
Oh, poor Jakey boy! I'm sorry this is so tough for you! Well, what about Dave? I mean, this is gonna gut him.
Yeah, wellit's not a good deal for any of us.
God, Il feel sick.
Well, uh, alright.
Well, having a meltdown's not gonna help either.
I should have known something was going on.
Grandad was acting all weird the other day.
He was down on himself.
But it's not your fault.
It is.
I should have told Dave the truth when he first rocked up.
This will come back and bite us all on the bum! You don't know that! (HISSES) Tom's lucky Ben's so stubborn, right? It's the only way he'll get a second chance.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Look, can you, um, get outta here so I can make some more phone calls? (SIGHS) Well, if you've come back for dessert, you're way too late.
No, I just wanted to help with the washing-up.
Thoughtful, but still too late.
Tom didn't, uh, turn up at any point, did he? No, no, but it wouldn't be the first time he's had a little sleepover at a friend's place.
Yeah, I guess.
Oh, hello, you.
ls everything alright? That was an interesting dinner.
Yeah.
Yeah, sorry about that.
There was just this, umthing.
Well, Nathan seemed a bit upset.
Yeah, as soon as you mentioned the bar, he almost snapped his fork.
Did something happen there? You know, uhthere was this girl.
An encounter.
Oh.
What sort of encounter? You know Oh.
At the bar? Yeah.
Look, he's really embarrassed about it, so don't say anything.
That's not the sort of thing Nathan would usually be embarrassed about.
Yeah.
Look, I'd better Oh, he hasn't had his heart broken again? No, no, no, no.
Nothing like that.
Oh.
He didn't catch something, did he? Dad! Well, it'd explain why he couldn't sit still at dinner.
Whatlike a rash? Oh, pfff! Yeah.
Yeah, he did.
Oh Yeah, look, it's nothing serious.
It's just a bititchy.
Oh, those things are bloody awful.
No, Il caught them from borrowing Frank's towel at the pool one day.
Oh.
Oh, actually, no-one should use his towel.
And tell him to wash all his bedding and underwear.
Yeah, OK, Mum.
They've got some really good shampoos for that too.
Yeah, alright.
He's justhe's really embarrassed, so please don't say anything.
You told them I have what?! They ambushed me.
It was the best that I could do.
Great! Now Mum's wandering around, thinking about my crotch.
And I'm thinking about Mum thinking about my crotch, and Oh, boy.
If you'd just behaved during dinner What were you doing over there? Checking on Tom.
What do you reckon? When Dad finds out we've kept all this a secret Deal with that when the time comes.
Ooh.
When what time comes'? Oh, yeah.
I get it.
Plans.
Private.
No worries.
And, really, don't think I'll be a handbrake.
Uh-uh.
On any plans.
'Cause I won't.
(QUIETLY) Tell them about the I know.
Have I ever told you guys how much I like those girls dressed as librarians'? But then the hair comes down and the glasses come off.
M m m! Va-va-voom! Oh, and, uh if Retta asks to come (WHISPERS) .
.
say no.
Thanks.
I so don't have the head space for them right now.
So, is anybody gonna tell me what kept you so long'? I've been stuck here, watching repeats of 'The Simpsons'.
Nothing.
Hanging out.
'Cause you don't get to do that at work all day together, do you? (PHONE RINGS) Coby.
Talk to me.
Hey, um, you want to play poker and drink beer? We just want to talk to him, that's all.
If you hear anything Not tonight, mate.
Yeah.
Poker sucks with only three.
(KNOCK AT DOOR) Yeah.
Yeah.
BREE: Hey.
Got your messages.
Hey - perfect timing.
Now we've got four for poker.
Oh, I don't really know how to play.
You'll be great.
It's all about hiding your true emotions.
You knowl suck at it.
(LAUGHS) Actually, I just came round to Borrow the ladder? It's out here.
Being mysterious suits you.
Well, are we sure about this? Could it be some kind of mix-up'? Grandad shot through.
125 grand's gone missing.
What do you reckon? He can't be this stupid.
No, oh, he's bent.
Permanently.
If they send him back to prison, it'll kill him.
Well, he should have thought of that a bit sooner.
OK, well, we have to find him.
What do you think we've been doing? Sorry, smart-arse! Who have you called? Freakin' everyone! No-one's seen or heard anything.
What did Mum say? Did you call her? Not yet.
Coby! You call her.
She likes you better.
So petty.
Well, where does your mum live? Up the coast.
Quite a way.
Hi, Mum.
It's me.
I'm looking for Grandad and it's really important I speak to him, so if you see him, can you call me or get him to give me a call? Thanks, Mum.
(HANGS UP) I reckon, out of everyone, he's most likely to go and see her.
And if we leave now, we can be there by morning.
I am not going! No way! I wasn't asking you.
We can take my car, yeah? But what about work? Well, this is more important, yeah? Share the driving.
Yeah.
The quicker we get there, the better.
Ah! You changed your mind about the poker.
Uh, no, sorry, mate.
We, um, have to get on a bit of a road trip.
âWeâ? Me and Jake.
it's just an errand.
At this time of night? Oh, it's nothing, Al.
No, it's not nothing.
And no more bull about ladders.
What is going on? Well, I can't say.
Not now.
I'll tell you later.
When are you gonna be back? Tomorrow some time.
Can you cover me at work? Mm-hm.
Welll can't say anything.
It's more than my bits are worth.
Goodnight.
(GROANS) Idiot! Come on! Come on! You've got to face facts.
He's stolen the money.
Haven't you any compassion? Yes, I do.
(PHONE RINGS) Coby.
I don't know why I didn't think of this before! Stop yelling.
Brenda! Bloody Brenda! Is she a relative of Tom's? No.
No.
No.
Definitely a friend.
I'm going there now.
What about work? I've already spoken to Dave.
Jake and I have got gastro.
It's allhappening at both ends.
OK.
I'llI'll come with you.
I'll pick you up.
OK.
If Dad asks, Coby and Jake are spewing.
Oh, good.
Another lie.
No, it's just for today.
Ben There's some woman we're going to see.
There's still a chance.
Grandad used to bring me with him sometimes.
'Brenda breaks', he'd call them.
What did you do? Oh, I used to sit on the lounge with a pack of chips and a red truck while theyyou know This one time, they actually I get the picture.
Oh.
Here it is.
What if he's already in there? Then, we'llwe'll talk to him.
Right.
Yeah.
Shouldn't we have some sort of plan first? You know G'day.
You probably don't remember me.
Umbut I Coby! Uh (LAUGHS) Oh, you've grown a foot taller than when I saw you last.
You brought a mate.
Hi.
Ben.
Hi, Ben.
I love men with short names.
Well, nothing wrong with a long name, but Come on in.
I can do you a pot of tea.
Or a coffee, if you like.
Only instant.
Oh, thanks, um, but we can't stay.
We're just wondering if you've seen Grandad since this time yesterday.
Or heard from him.
No, not that recently.
He did call by about a week ago and surprised me at the door.
Then he surprised me on that couch If you know what I mean.
Why don't you boys take the weight off your feet? No, thank you.
No, we're right.
It's such a shame about Tom.
What do you mean? There's always been the start of something nice between us, and then life gets in the way.
Maybe that's why it works.
Don't get under each other's size 10s all the time.
Your grandad and I have always got on like a house on fire.
But you knew that, didn't you? Soyou haven't seen him? Sorry.
If you do see him, could you give him a message from me? Sure.
Tell him that Ben's not angry.
And tell him to call meplease.
Just call me.
We'll sort it all out.
Despite everything, there's still a chance that it'll all work out.
Sounds heavy.
But I don't want to know.
If I see him, I'll tell him.
Thank you.
âTom, call Ben.
" That's about the gist of it.
Yep.
See you round, Brenda.
I hope so, petal.
(CHUCKLES) Mum?! Mum, are you here?! It's Bree.
No, the place is locked up tight.
There's no sign of Tom.
There's no sign of anyone.
I know.
It's like she's moved on, but she didn't tell me.
Are you worried about her? No.
If Mum's anything, she's a survivor.
She'll show up somewhere.
Well, could she be with Tom? What do you mean? Well, he'd got here earlier and, you know What, they're both on the run'? I doubt it.
She's too lazy.
Is there anyone else we can try? Like who? I don't know.
Does Tom know your dad? No better than I do.
Shot through after Coby was born.
Snap.
Mine left after Alex.
Well, at least you and Alex are still mates.
You and Coby aren't doing too bad.
True.
We now grunt at each other.
It's a big improvement.
(LAUGHS) I've still got a missing grandad, and now I've got a missing mum.
What am I gonna do? Hang on, hang on.
These are fresh tyre marks.
What does your mum drive? An old Ford.
These are Ford tyre marks.
So, she's just left.
And from the angle of the turn I reckonoh, I reckon she might be about 5O clicks downwind.
Is that right, Skippy? That's right.
(CLICKS TONGUE) (LAUGHS) âThe angle of the turn"! Come on, let's go home.
Righto.
You'd better call Coby.
DAVE: Yeah, OK.
Can we move it to Wednesday? Say, 11:00? Great.
See you then.
Sorry, Dad.
Has this been paid? It was in the wrong pile.
I don't know.
You'd have to ask Jake.
It's his scrawl.
Oh.
If he ever recovers.
Seems a bit convenient, both him and Coby at once, hmm'? (CHUCKLES) Um TED: How's the itch? Sorry'? You know, the.
.
.
itch.
Oh, don't blame Ben for telling us.
We got it out of him.
I do blame Ben.
If you feel the urge to scratch I don't need to.
Apparently, it doesn't help.
Let's not talk about it.
OK'? Let's never mention any problem I might be having down there.
Or any JULIE: Oh, Nathan.
Great.
Listen, I've got you this stuff.
Apparently, it's great for, um creepy-crawlies.
Oh! The chemist said it works a treat.
Does smell like a tar pit, though.
And if you see him scratching He won't have time to scratch.
No Jake or Coby.
Oh.
Oh'? Yeah, stomach bug.
Apparently.
Seems like you're all in the wars, aren't you? Well, it couldn't have been the chicken.
We all ate that.
Were they crook when they left? Yeah.
They were a bit queasy.
Maybe they shared a kebab on the way? Yeah, I think so.
They told you that this morning'? You've been talking to them? You want answers, ask Ben! OK'?! He'll explain this while he's at it.
Oh, darling, but you need that (GRUNTS ANGRILY) OK.
Well, you tried.
No.
No luck with Brenda either.
Righto.
For God's sake, don't let Bree drive.
Well, that's two dead ends.
I'm just about out of ideas.
You should go to work.
Dad's already suss about the whole thing.
Can't do that.
Laid it on thick.
I'm supposed to be half-dead and chundering.
Maybe Nathan's right.
It might be time to tell Dad the truth.
(GROANS) Oh, Christ.
Yeah.
(PHONE RINGS) Carbo.
You're kidding me! This fairy godmother appeared, gave me this bag and said, âThis is for Ben.
No peeking.
â He didn't mean to peek.
OK, I peeked.
But by the time I'd seen the moolah, the fairy godmother had gone.
Poof! Just like magic, you said.
Did she say anything else? Uh, well, uh, I took the bag and she said, âThanks, petal.
â That was it.
So, um, what's the story? Did you find a bottle with a genie in it and this is your first wish? That's Mel's life insurance payout.
So, why did that woman have it in her bag'? 'Cause Ben loaned it to a mate.
What, haven't you guys heard of, you know, cheques or money transfers? I mean, I've never seen this much cash in my life.
I could have a bath in it like Scrooge McDuck! What do you reckon, Benno'? Uh, justgive me a minute.
(DIALS PHONE) Hey, Tom.
it'sit's Ben.
Look, Il got the money.
Dad doesn't know yet.
Maybe he doesn't need to.
I just I really need to talk to you.
So, umcan you call me, please? (SIGHS) That is fantastic news! I honestly thought it was gone forever.
I didn't.
What have you done with it? Is it safe? It's in my room.
Ben, you need to take it back to the bank.
Will you chill? It was never about the cash.
The money's back, so that part's taken care of.
Ben.
You're not gonna tell Dad, are you? I want to talk to Tom first.
How could Tom show up here again? (PHONE BLEEPS) How could things go back to the way they were? We have to tell Dad.
It'll kill him, but he has to know the truth.
Not until I talk to Tom.
Tom will be on a plane by now.
Nup.
He's waiting for me in the park.
Wait.
Wait.
What is talking gonna achieve? He's cut his own throat.
I'm coming with you.
Someone's gonna need a witness.
JAKE: So, was it 'Need for Speed' or 'Midtown Madness'? Sorry? The video game you learnt to drive on.
(CHUCKLES) You do know the white line down the middle is not just for decoration? OK.
You're such a nanna.
What's up? The money's back.
I thought you'd be happy.
Yeah, I am.
No.
That's the wrong face for happy.
That's a happy face.
We've gone over this before.
At least Tom is gonna avoid prison.
Yeah.
I just He's still stuffed everything up, though, hasn't he? Well, maybe not.
The Rafters can be pretty forgiving.
Maybe we should just keep driving.
That sounds like fun.
Hey, hey.
It's OK.
Don't.
I just (swans) I wish he'd never done it, you know'? Because now, no matter what happens, he can't take it back.
Hey- Hey Come here.
Come here.
(SOBS) Shhh.
I'm sorry.
What for'? I told myself I wasn't gonna do this.
Why'? It's not fair on you.
Saying one thing and doing another.
(SIGHS) I can look after myself.
But you're Rachel's cousin.
It'd just be too weird at family barbecues.
Grow some stones, Jake.
It's true, Bree.
We can work through that stuff.
If you want to.
You do.
You do.
You want to.
I know you do.
It's your call.
JAKE: (NARRATES) Some second chances risk major complications.
And if you don't think them through, you're stuffed.
NATHAN: He's not coming.
He was just buying time.
Did you look properly? Yeah.
Poor Dad.
It's alright.
Ben (SIGHS) Thanks for bringing it back.
Uh, thanks for not calling the cops.
Why are you even bothering, Tom? You think anyone's gonna give you the time of day after this? Nathan, shut up.
No, no, it's alright, Ben.
I know there's nothing I can say to make it better.
You got that right.
But you wanted to see me, so Why'd You do it'? Ll didn't set out to rip you off.
That's big of you.
All that money in front of me.
Having the chance to have all that cash.
It was likeasking an alcoholic to look after a truckload of whiskey or Right.
Socash trumps family every time? It's not like you haven't made some dumb decisions, Nathan.
Anyway, I just came to say I'msorry.
And, umgoodbye.
Having you around means too much to Dad.
To all of us.
We can't lose you over this.
Oh, this is a real big mess, Ben.
You can have the money if you want - if it means that much to you.
Just don't go.
No, I'm sorry.
Dad doesn't have to know.
Yes, he does.
You'd better start again.
Tom suggested that I invest the money in a new nightclub.
But when Whoa, whoa, whoa.
What nightclub? Well, he knew a guy who needed cash to start up another bar.
The owner of the club we went to.
Yeah, k-keep going.
Welll gave Tom the cash, but the, uhthe money didn't go where it was meant to.
But I've got it back now.
It's OK.
Oh.
Right, so, Tom stole your money'? Pretty much.
This was happening last night? He was doing a runner'? No, no.
He was thinking about doing a runner.
There's a big difference.
Right.
Ben Well, that could have gone worse.
Why didn't you tell me yesterday, when it was happening? I thought you'd call the police.
Course I'd call the police! I wanted to give Tom another chance.
And he came good.
He's really sorry.
Oh, he's sorry, is he? Dave We took him in.
We gave him a home, a family he never knew he had.
And now he's stealing money from his own grandson! Where is he? He's gone.
He knows he wrecked everything.
BEN: I'm pretty sure we won't see him again.
Yeah, well, I bloody well hope so.
I wish I'd never laid eyes on him.
And you, Ben, are a bloody fool.
(DOOR CLOSES) (DOOR OPENS) (SIGHS) This is unbelievable.
He must have been planning this all along.
Darling, we don't know that.
Maybe it was just an impulse.
Old habits.
So, when he got the Boat Club job, it was just to get at Ben's money? Oh, I don't know.
How did he even know Ben had that much cash'? Ben's a bloody idiot.
And Nathan's not much better.
Hey.
Don't do this.
Alright.
You can say it.
âI told you so.
" I know you've always had your doubts about him Oh, stop it.
Stop it.
Who are you really mad at? Look, I-I've let the family down, alright? I was wishing for something that was never gonna happen.
No.
We were all there with you.
No.
No, I let him into our lives.
It's my fault.
Da Well, this was fun.
Bree? Can't we be mates, at least? Mates are honest with each other.
(SIGHS) Yeah.
(SIGHS) I guess I owe you the truth.
Let me guess.
I'm a bad driver? You're right.
I'm attracted to you.
But I still don't think we can be together.
And it's not because of Rachel.
Glad to hear it.
It's Alex.
What's he got to do with us'? He is completely stuck on you.
I've told him how it is.
He knows I only like him as a friend.
(SIGHS) I've been looking after Al all my life.
You know, protecting him and keeping him from getting hurt.
If you and I get together I mean, you get it, don't you? I do.
I get it.
But Alex is a big boy.
He shouldn't be an issue.
He is for me.
(swans) OK.
Then stop sending me mixed messages.
Dave knows.
He's gone ape.
(GROANS) Well, fair enough.
The poor bastard.
Can't you take your dirty glasses to the kitchen? Well, does he know about us and the sickie? I don't know.
We should just come clean.
Well, there's something else.
I should have told Dave something.
What? About Grandad.
Then none of this would have happened.
He never would have let him in the house.
So, it's sort of my fault.
Just because I'm home more than you doesn't make me the housekeeper.
We kept him out of the loop.
It pissed him off.
Yeah.
Maybe.
Should I say something? To Dave? I don't know, mate.
But I've got to go and see him.
(GROANS) (KNOCKS) Hi.
Did you know we were low on beige GPO covers'? Well, I'll make a note.
UhI'm sorry about this business with Tom.
And I'm sorry we weren't straight with you today.
No stomach bug, then? We were trying to help Ben.
And Ben wastrying to save something from this mess with Tom.
That's it.
Yeah, well, I trusted you, Jake.
I expect better.
CARBO: I'm so sorry, mate.
FEET-FA: it's awful news.
Your dad? Money sucks, I tell you.
It's the cause of every bad thing that happens in the world.
Not every bad thing.
So, all these secret huddles and telling me to go away - that was all about this stuff with Tom? There'sno bucks' party for me? Yeah.
I mean, we can get a couple of slabs and a pizza.
It'll go off.
Plusmaybe a stripper No, no.
Don't go to the trouble.
.
.
or two? Come on.
Upstairs.
There is one good thing that we can do with that money.
I don't think I need to see this.
It's probably a wise idea, brother.
You got all your bits covered'? CARBO: Ready when you are.
(CHORTLES) That is beautiful! BOTH: Yassou! (LAUGHS) Straight to Facebook, yeah? Yeah, cheers, Ben.
This is once-in-a-lifetime stuff, mate.
Ugh! I hope a bath's all you're planning.
Yeah.
Oh, I've got to get that to the bank tomorrow.
(SHUDDERS) (DOOR CLOSES) It is kind of scratchy, isn't it? Ah, you get used to it.
And it does smell funny.
We don't really know where it's been.
Oh, yes, we do.
With Tom.
(SLIDING DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES) Hey, you talked to Dave? Yeah.
Oh.
He's not happy.
And he's right.
We let him down.
Well, you could have let him sleep on it.
I'm not stupid.
I can see what's going on.
Al, I don't know what your problem is, but You've slept with Bree, haven't you? Hah! Yeah.
Well, it's finally happened.
Spunkrat Jake steals the girl from hopeless spaz brother.
It's nothing like that.
It Bree jumped you, did she'? Should have seen that coming.
It's not her fault.
Like mother, like daughter.
That's not fair.
Yeah, well, go have her again, if that's what makes you happy.
No-one else round here gives a damn! Al, can we talk about this? Save it for someone who cares! JAKE: (NARRATES) I'd had my chance and blown it.
SONG: Trouble, trouble, trouble, trouble So, here I was, wishing I could put things right.
And if you want a second chance, sometimes there's only one option - face the whole thing head-on.
Worry Worry, worry, worry, worry We need to get this sorted.
I've told Bree nothing is gonna happen.
It's a bit late for that, isn't it? Yes, I slept with her! Whoa.
It's too early for this.
(SIGHS) But it happened once.
We had a strange evening together I am so not gonna hear this.
I'll see you at work, Jake.
It didn't happen again because I didn't want to hurt you.
And it won't happen again.
Yeah, well, don't frustrate yourself just to spare me.
Oh, no, will you shut up? You're my brother.
That's more important than any fling.
When I told you that I was falling for Bree had you already slept with her? Yes.
You were the one that told me to wait for someone special, and I did.
And she said no.
And now I know why.
I told you to your face that I liked her! And you didn't have the guts to tell me the truth! Hey.
Dave, there's something I should have told you way back Here, let me help you.
Dave um I got your text.
You don't want to talk to me.
Well, I get that.
I know I'm a genius at finding ways to turn things sour, butif it means anything that's the only time I've ever said sorry and meant it.
(DOOR OPENS) He looked gutted.
Hmm! He just took his bag and left the rest of the stuff behind.
Yeah, well, he should be gutted.
He made a huge mistake.
I know.
And I think he knows too.
I just keep trying to put myself in his shoes, and Il can't.
You didn't see him out there, though, Ted.
That was a man who knew what he'd lost.
J U LIE: What are you saying? Maybe I've been a bit too hard on Tom.
Maybe it was a rush of blood to the head.
He did return it.
We were getting on fine.
He'd got a job.
He'd straightened out Dave.
There's There's something I should have told you about Grandad.
UmTom.
Well, what is it? Coby.
What's wrong'? The building site robberies from when I first started with you guys - it wasn't just me involved.
It was organised from inside jail.
It was Tom.
And I took the rap because I didn't want to muck up his parole.
So, he's already had his second chance, really.
I don't know if you should, um give him another one.
And I understand if you guys never want anything to do with me again.
Lshould have told youse.
No, Cobythat's alright.
Where is your grandfather? Alright? Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
Wherever you're going, I'll drive.
Darlinghurst.
(KNOCK AT DOOR) Tom, you've got some visitors.
You put Coby up for a crime, and when he was caught, you made him face it all alone.
So, just in case there's any doubt it's all over.
You know, I'm not gonna call the cops, because I don't want to look at your face in court.
Or anywhere else.
I never want to see you ever again.
And I don't want you anywhere near my family ever again.
How are we off for, uh, beige GPO covers today'? Mate, the situation's critical.
Oh.
I knew this guy once.
He had a terrible relationship with his old man.
Felt let down.
Big-time.
Yeah, there's a lot of that going around.
But then this old bloke helped him get it all sorted.
What, someold codger stuck his nose in, did he? (CHUCKLES) He told me that sometimes it's better to find your own family.
To bolt one together if you have to.
Sounds like a load of garbage.
(CH UCKLES) Uh, Nathan wasn't sure whether this one was paid.
Uh, yep.
COD.
So, we still on for cricket on the weekend? And miss your second golden duck'? (LAUGHS) JAKE: (NARRATES) Dave was more of a father to me than my real one would ever be.
As far as second chances go, I'll take it.
COM M ENTATOR: White coming up on the lead, falling to the ground Come on, come on! Move, you bludger! They can't hear you, you know'? Come on, umpie! It's in the back! Oh, pfft! Oooh! Bathed and changed.
Ah.
What about Ruby'? (SARCASTICALLY) Mm-hm.
(LAUGHS) Thanks, Dad.
Say nigh-night.
BEN: 'Night, Ruby.
DAVE: 'Night, sweetheart.
(SIGHS) Hey, I'm sorry for the way things turned out with Tom, mate.
Oh, you had him pegged from day one.
It's all done and dusted now, though.
What about you, Ben? You a nightclub mogul yet'? No, and let's never mention it again.
Oh, and just for the record, I don't need any cream, shampoo or potion for any kind of itch, OK'? Cuppa, Dad? Thanks, mate.
JAKE: (NARRATES) Giving someone a second chance can really turn round and bite you.
Other times, you'd give anything for the chance to wind things back Who's for a beer? I'm in.
and start again.
What's the score? Two points down.
Ah.
Nail-biter.
Oi.
Can I have one of those? No.
Thanks.
I did pay for them myself.
Shut up and watch the football.
(PHONE RINGS) You are a sucker for punishment.
You know that'? Turn around and drive, Jake.
It's not too late.
(BEN WHISTLES) Seems a shame to go to all that trouble for such a short time at the crease.
JAKE: (NARRATES) There are no second chances out on the cricket pitch.
Thanks for the support.
JAKE: (NARRATES) When you're out, you're out.
Is that all? I would have said 20.
Yeah, you're right.
Judging by his previous outings.
Oh! You blokes still want a lift? Yes! Wouldn't miss it.
Hey, Jake, I'll follow you, mate.
Great.
Come and share the humiliation.
Well, I still believe in you, mate.
Thanks, Dave.
No matter what everyone else is saying.
JAKE: (NARRATES) Cricket's one thing.
But off the field, we have friends and family to cut us plenty of slack - which we need.
SONG: Holding on for anything A light to shine our way Here we go
Otherwise I'm stuffed.
Up to my neck in it.
It all fell apart two days ago.
And Tom was just the start.
NATHAN: Call the police.
It's obvious what's going down.
It's too soon for the cops.
When is the right time?! Anything could have happened to him.
Hey.
What's going on? Nothing.
Tom ripped off Ben's cash.
We don't know that for sure.
What cash'? Can you just stop saying he took it? Stop burying your head in the sand! Guys? Guys, what cash'? Mel's insurance money.
125 grand.
What, Tom? He could just be held up somewhere.
Ben left it with Tom to invest in that bar we went to.
Maybe he did.
How do we know we can trust the bar owner? Maybe he's got it.
Maybe he's lying.
Then where's Tom? On his way.
Flat tyre? Heart attack? Why are you so quick to judge? Well, does Dave know what's going on? Let's wait and see if Tom shows up first.
Oh, I don't know.
Ben, we just If we tell Dad now, he'll totally freak out, and maybe for nothing.
The longer we dick around, the less chance we have of finding Tom.
OK'? He could be on his way to Rio by now.
Yeah, or lying on a hospital bed - or worse.
You're clutching at straws, Ben.
He's betrayed you.
He's betrayed all of us.
Nobody says a word to Mum and Dad until we know for sure.
We'll just get through dinner and see if Tom lobs.
It's my money.
It's my call.
We owe him the chance.
DAVE: So, you ready for the cricket on Sunday'? Oh.
I guess so.
See if you can improve on last time? Shouldn't be too hard.
Didn't you go out for a duck'? The sun was in my eyes! Yeah, alright.
(KNOCK AT DOOR) Oop.
That'll be Tom.
Darling, he's got a key.
Hey.
Sorry I'm late.
I got held up.
Oh! Ooh! Something smells good! Evening, all.
Sorry I'm late, Julie.
No, that's fine.
Help yourself.
DAVE: Hey, Cobes.
Hey, thanks! It looks sick! JULIE: Mm.
Yes, well, save a bit for Tom.
He does know we're eating together, doesn't he? Yeah.
Told him myself.
Don't know where he got to.
TED: I've got a theory about this.
Hmm'? It involves an unknown number of women who should know better.
As long as he's alright.
Well, it's his loss.
This is really yum.
What's wrong with you fellas? You still hung over? That's right.
How was last night? Didn't you guys have a night on the town? It was a good night.
Not as good as last time, eh, Natho? It's a nice bar.
We had fun.
Same place twice in one week.
What's the attraction? It was Ben's idea.
Their happy hour goes all night.
(CH UCKLES) Sounds dangerous.
There's good people there, though.
Not, you know, the usual wank uh idiots.
But we had our own little roped-off area.
We were the kings! Hmm.
Sounds expensive.
No, that's the thing.
It was all free.
JULIE: Oh.
TED: For you? Mm.
Why? Well, it'sa mate of yours or something, yeah? Yeah.
Someone from the Boat Club.
DAVE: Oh.
Sorry.
II've got paperwork to get through.
I None of mine? No, no, no.
it'sother paperwork.
Yeah.
That was delicious, but I'd better get going too.
Hey, uh, Coby, could I have a talk with you? But I've still got half me chook here.
But I guess lam full.
Thank you, Julie.
No, that's That was beautiful.
Really yum.
Coby But Ben! Gee! (CHUCKLES AWK\NARDLY) Yeah.
Sorry.
Thanks, Jules.
Jake! 'Night, guys.
Uhsorry.
Oh! What is going on? It's my fault.
What are you talking about? Oh, jeez! Coby, mate, calm down.
No, you don't understand.
I should have said something.
Said what? Nothing.
Doesn't matter.
I'm calling the cops.
Nathan He was a no-show at dinner, Ben.
You said so yourself.
We can't get the police involved until we've tried to find him.
Well, where do we start? What, Hawaii? France'? He doesn't have a passport.
So, he must be in Australia.
Great.
Good.
That reallynarrows it down.
Why would you wave that sort of cash in front of him in the first place?! Guys, guys.
GUYS-- If we're not gonna call the cops, what are we gonna do'? We're gonna try and find him ourselves, so he can explain.
Where do we even start? I know.
We'll get Timmy the dog to join us, call ourselves the 'Famous Five'.
You're not helping.
(SIGHS) Look, everyone deserves a second chance.
I reckon Dave would want to know.
This is Dad's dad that we're talking about.
It's like we're giving them both a second chance.
I can make some phone calls.
I know some places he might lie low.
Great.
I can try the hospitals.
Ben (SIGHS) .
.
there's got to be a time limit.
OK.
If we haven't found him in a week No.
No.
24 hours.
After that, the Fraud Squad.
(DOOR OPENS) We can do this in 24 hours.
CAR BO: Do what? Whoa! Big meeting.
Carbo, you can't be here.
We're planning something.
I get it.
Secret business.
I'll leave you to it.
They're planning my bucks' night.
But we're already married.
Yeah, but they don't know that.
Well, you and I do.
Butif what I've heard about bucks' nights is half true I know what you mean.
And if there's a stripper, I promise I'll keep my eyes closed.
So, there will be a stripper? Wellmaybe.
How many'? I don't know.
There mightn't be any.
Oh.
Yep.
Soyou sure you don't mind? No, not at all.
Sounds like fun.
No, because if you've got a problem with it, you know, I'd understand No, really.
Really, I don't.
I want you to have the best bucks' night ever.
Thank you.
Ta.
Ta.
Anything? No, answering machine again.
I've called Bree.
I've calledeveryone.
Including Tom? What do you reckon?! Seven times.
His phone's off.
Oh, surprise, surprise.
Has Ben had any luck? No.
And when we get home, mum's the word with Alex, right? I can't handle any questions tonight.
Oh, poor Jakey boy! I'm sorry this is so tough for you! Well, what about Dave? I mean, this is gonna gut him.
Yeah, wellit's not a good deal for any of us.
God, Il feel sick.
Well, uh, alright.
Well, having a meltdown's not gonna help either.
I should have known something was going on.
Grandad was acting all weird the other day.
He was down on himself.
But it's not your fault.
It is.
I should have told Dave the truth when he first rocked up.
This will come back and bite us all on the bum! You don't know that! (HISSES) Tom's lucky Ben's so stubborn, right? It's the only way he'll get a second chance.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Look, can you, um, get outta here so I can make some more phone calls? (SIGHS) Well, if you've come back for dessert, you're way too late.
No, I just wanted to help with the washing-up.
Thoughtful, but still too late.
Tom didn't, uh, turn up at any point, did he? No, no, but it wouldn't be the first time he's had a little sleepover at a friend's place.
Yeah, I guess.
Oh, hello, you.
ls everything alright? That was an interesting dinner.
Yeah.
Yeah, sorry about that.
There was just this, umthing.
Well, Nathan seemed a bit upset.
Yeah, as soon as you mentioned the bar, he almost snapped his fork.
Did something happen there? You know, uhthere was this girl.
An encounter.
Oh.
What sort of encounter? You know Oh.
At the bar? Yeah.
Look, he's really embarrassed about it, so don't say anything.
That's not the sort of thing Nathan would usually be embarrassed about.
Yeah.
Look, I'd better Oh, he hasn't had his heart broken again? No, no, no, no.
Nothing like that.
Oh.
He didn't catch something, did he? Dad! Well, it'd explain why he couldn't sit still at dinner.
Whatlike a rash? Oh, pfff! Yeah.
Yeah, he did.
Oh Yeah, look, it's nothing serious.
It's just a bititchy.
Oh, those things are bloody awful.
No, Il caught them from borrowing Frank's towel at the pool one day.
Oh.
Oh, actually, no-one should use his towel.
And tell him to wash all his bedding and underwear.
Yeah, OK, Mum.
They've got some really good shampoos for that too.
Yeah, alright.
He's justhe's really embarrassed, so please don't say anything.
You told them I have what?! They ambushed me.
It was the best that I could do.
Great! Now Mum's wandering around, thinking about my crotch.
And I'm thinking about Mum thinking about my crotch, and Oh, boy.
If you'd just behaved during dinner What were you doing over there? Checking on Tom.
What do you reckon? When Dad finds out we've kept all this a secret Deal with that when the time comes.
Ooh.
When what time comes'? Oh, yeah.
I get it.
Plans.
Private.
No worries.
And, really, don't think I'll be a handbrake.
Uh-uh.
On any plans.
'Cause I won't.
(QUIETLY) Tell them about the I know.
Have I ever told you guys how much I like those girls dressed as librarians'? But then the hair comes down and the glasses come off.
M m m! Va-va-voom! Oh, and, uh if Retta asks to come (WHISPERS) .
.
say no.
Thanks.
I so don't have the head space for them right now.
So, is anybody gonna tell me what kept you so long'? I've been stuck here, watching repeats of 'The Simpsons'.
Nothing.
Hanging out.
'Cause you don't get to do that at work all day together, do you? (PHONE RINGS) Coby.
Talk to me.
Hey, um, you want to play poker and drink beer? We just want to talk to him, that's all.
If you hear anything Not tonight, mate.
Yeah.
Poker sucks with only three.
(KNOCK AT DOOR) Yeah.
Yeah.
BREE: Hey.
Got your messages.
Hey - perfect timing.
Now we've got four for poker.
Oh, I don't really know how to play.
You'll be great.
It's all about hiding your true emotions.
You knowl suck at it.
(LAUGHS) Actually, I just came round to Borrow the ladder? It's out here.
Being mysterious suits you.
Well, are we sure about this? Could it be some kind of mix-up'? Grandad shot through.
125 grand's gone missing.
What do you reckon? He can't be this stupid.
No, oh, he's bent.
Permanently.
If they send him back to prison, it'll kill him.
Well, he should have thought of that a bit sooner.
OK, well, we have to find him.
What do you think we've been doing? Sorry, smart-arse! Who have you called? Freakin' everyone! No-one's seen or heard anything.
What did Mum say? Did you call her? Not yet.
Coby! You call her.
She likes you better.
So petty.
Well, where does your mum live? Up the coast.
Quite a way.
Hi, Mum.
It's me.
I'm looking for Grandad and it's really important I speak to him, so if you see him, can you call me or get him to give me a call? Thanks, Mum.
(HANGS UP) I reckon, out of everyone, he's most likely to go and see her.
And if we leave now, we can be there by morning.
I am not going! No way! I wasn't asking you.
We can take my car, yeah? But what about work? Well, this is more important, yeah? Share the driving.
Yeah.
The quicker we get there, the better.
Ah! You changed your mind about the poker.
Uh, no, sorry, mate.
We, um, have to get on a bit of a road trip.
âWeâ? Me and Jake.
it's just an errand.
At this time of night? Oh, it's nothing, Al.
No, it's not nothing.
And no more bull about ladders.
What is going on? Well, I can't say.
Not now.
I'll tell you later.
When are you gonna be back? Tomorrow some time.
Can you cover me at work? Mm-hm.
Welll can't say anything.
It's more than my bits are worth.
Goodnight.
(GROANS) Idiot! Come on! Come on! You've got to face facts.
He's stolen the money.
Haven't you any compassion? Yes, I do.
(PHONE RINGS) Coby.
I don't know why I didn't think of this before! Stop yelling.
Brenda! Bloody Brenda! Is she a relative of Tom's? No.
No.
No.
Definitely a friend.
I'm going there now.
What about work? I've already spoken to Dave.
Jake and I have got gastro.
It's allhappening at both ends.
OK.
I'llI'll come with you.
I'll pick you up.
OK.
If Dad asks, Coby and Jake are spewing.
Oh, good.
Another lie.
No, it's just for today.
Ben There's some woman we're going to see.
There's still a chance.
Grandad used to bring me with him sometimes.
'Brenda breaks', he'd call them.
What did you do? Oh, I used to sit on the lounge with a pack of chips and a red truck while theyyou know This one time, they actually I get the picture.
Oh.
Here it is.
What if he's already in there? Then, we'llwe'll talk to him.
Right.
Yeah.
Shouldn't we have some sort of plan first? You know G'day.
You probably don't remember me.
Umbut I Coby! Uh (LAUGHS) Oh, you've grown a foot taller than when I saw you last.
You brought a mate.
Hi.
Ben.
Hi, Ben.
I love men with short names.
Well, nothing wrong with a long name, but Come on in.
I can do you a pot of tea.
Or a coffee, if you like.
Only instant.
Oh, thanks, um, but we can't stay.
We're just wondering if you've seen Grandad since this time yesterday.
Or heard from him.
No, not that recently.
He did call by about a week ago and surprised me at the door.
Then he surprised me on that couch If you know what I mean.
Why don't you boys take the weight off your feet? No, thank you.
No, we're right.
It's such a shame about Tom.
What do you mean? There's always been the start of something nice between us, and then life gets in the way.
Maybe that's why it works.
Don't get under each other's size 10s all the time.
Your grandad and I have always got on like a house on fire.
But you knew that, didn't you? Soyou haven't seen him? Sorry.
If you do see him, could you give him a message from me? Sure.
Tell him that Ben's not angry.
And tell him to call meplease.
Just call me.
We'll sort it all out.
Despite everything, there's still a chance that it'll all work out.
Sounds heavy.
But I don't want to know.
If I see him, I'll tell him.
Thank you.
âTom, call Ben.
" That's about the gist of it.
Yep.
See you round, Brenda.
I hope so, petal.
(CHUCKLES) Mum?! Mum, are you here?! It's Bree.
No, the place is locked up tight.
There's no sign of Tom.
There's no sign of anyone.
I know.
It's like she's moved on, but she didn't tell me.
Are you worried about her? No.
If Mum's anything, she's a survivor.
She'll show up somewhere.
Well, could she be with Tom? What do you mean? Well, he'd got here earlier and, you know What, they're both on the run'? I doubt it.
She's too lazy.
Is there anyone else we can try? Like who? I don't know.
Does Tom know your dad? No better than I do.
Shot through after Coby was born.
Snap.
Mine left after Alex.
Well, at least you and Alex are still mates.
You and Coby aren't doing too bad.
True.
We now grunt at each other.
It's a big improvement.
(LAUGHS) I've still got a missing grandad, and now I've got a missing mum.
What am I gonna do? Hang on, hang on.
These are fresh tyre marks.
What does your mum drive? An old Ford.
These are Ford tyre marks.
So, she's just left.
And from the angle of the turn I reckonoh, I reckon she might be about 5O clicks downwind.
Is that right, Skippy? That's right.
(CLICKS TONGUE) (LAUGHS) âThe angle of the turn"! Come on, let's go home.
Righto.
You'd better call Coby.
DAVE: Yeah, OK.
Can we move it to Wednesday? Say, 11:00? Great.
See you then.
Sorry, Dad.
Has this been paid? It was in the wrong pile.
I don't know.
You'd have to ask Jake.
It's his scrawl.
Oh.
If he ever recovers.
Seems a bit convenient, both him and Coby at once, hmm'? (CHUCKLES) Um TED: How's the itch? Sorry'? You know, the.
.
.
itch.
Oh, don't blame Ben for telling us.
We got it out of him.
I do blame Ben.
If you feel the urge to scratch I don't need to.
Apparently, it doesn't help.
Let's not talk about it.
OK'? Let's never mention any problem I might be having down there.
Or any JULIE: Oh, Nathan.
Great.
Listen, I've got you this stuff.
Apparently, it's great for, um creepy-crawlies.
Oh! The chemist said it works a treat.
Does smell like a tar pit, though.
And if you see him scratching He won't have time to scratch.
No Jake or Coby.
Oh.
Oh'? Yeah, stomach bug.
Apparently.
Seems like you're all in the wars, aren't you? Well, it couldn't have been the chicken.
We all ate that.
Were they crook when they left? Yeah.
They were a bit queasy.
Maybe they shared a kebab on the way? Yeah, I think so.
They told you that this morning'? You've been talking to them? You want answers, ask Ben! OK'?! He'll explain this while he's at it.
Oh, darling, but you need that (GRUNTS ANGRILY) OK.
Well, you tried.
No.
No luck with Brenda either.
Righto.
For God's sake, don't let Bree drive.
Well, that's two dead ends.
I'm just about out of ideas.
You should go to work.
Dad's already suss about the whole thing.
Can't do that.
Laid it on thick.
I'm supposed to be half-dead and chundering.
Maybe Nathan's right.
It might be time to tell Dad the truth.
(GROANS) Oh, Christ.
Yeah.
(PHONE RINGS) Carbo.
You're kidding me! This fairy godmother appeared, gave me this bag and said, âThis is for Ben.
No peeking.
â He didn't mean to peek.
OK, I peeked.
But by the time I'd seen the moolah, the fairy godmother had gone.
Poof! Just like magic, you said.
Did she say anything else? Uh, well, uh, I took the bag and she said, âThanks, petal.
â That was it.
So, um, what's the story? Did you find a bottle with a genie in it and this is your first wish? That's Mel's life insurance payout.
So, why did that woman have it in her bag'? 'Cause Ben loaned it to a mate.
What, haven't you guys heard of, you know, cheques or money transfers? I mean, I've never seen this much cash in my life.
I could have a bath in it like Scrooge McDuck! What do you reckon, Benno'? Uh, justgive me a minute.
(DIALS PHONE) Hey, Tom.
it'sit's Ben.
Look, Il got the money.
Dad doesn't know yet.
Maybe he doesn't need to.
I just I really need to talk to you.
So, umcan you call me, please? (SIGHS) That is fantastic news! I honestly thought it was gone forever.
I didn't.
What have you done with it? Is it safe? It's in my room.
Ben, you need to take it back to the bank.
Will you chill? It was never about the cash.
The money's back, so that part's taken care of.
Ben.
You're not gonna tell Dad, are you? I want to talk to Tom first.
How could Tom show up here again? (PHONE BLEEPS) How could things go back to the way they were? We have to tell Dad.
It'll kill him, but he has to know the truth.
Not until I talk to Tom.
Tom will be on a plane by now.
Nup.
He's waiting for me in the park.
Wait.
Wait.
What is talking gonna achieve? He's cut his own throat.
I'm coming with you.
Someone's gonna need a witness.
JAKE: So, was it 'Need for Speed' or 'Midtown Madness'? Sorry? The video game you learnt to drive on.
(CHUCKLES) You do know the white line down the middle is not just for decoration? OK.
You're such a nanna.
What's up? The money's back.
I thought you'd be happy.
Yeah, I am.
No.
That's the wrong face for happy.
That's a happy face.
We've gone over this before.
At least Tom is gonna avoid prison.
Yeah.
I just He's still stuffed everything up, though, hasn't he? Well, maybe not.
The Rafters can be pretty forgiving.
Maybe we should just keep driving.
That sounds like fun.
Hey, hey.
It's OK.
Don't.
I just (swans) I wish he'd never done it, you know'? Because now, no matter what happens, he can't take it back.
Hey- Hey Come here.
Come here.
(SOBS) Shhh.
I'm sorry.
What for'? I told myself I wasn't gonna do this.
Why'? It's not fair on you.
Saying one thing and doing another.
(SIGHS) I can look after myself.
But you're Rachel's cousin.
It'd just be too weird at family barbecues.
Grow some stones, Jake.
It's true, Bree.
We can work through that stuff.
If you want to.
You do.
You do.
You want to.
I know you do.
It's your call.
JAKE: (NARRATES) Some second chances risk major complications.
And if you don't think them through, you're stuffed.
NATHAN: He's not coming.
He was just buying time.
Did you look properly? Yeah.
Poor Dad.
It's alright.
Ben (SIGHS) Thanks for bringing it back.
Uh, thanks for not calling the cops.
Why are you even bothering, Tom? You think anyone's gonna give you the time of day after this? Nathan, shut up.
No, no, it's alright, Ben.
I know there's nothing I can say to make it better.
You got that right.
But you wanted to see me, so Why'd You do it'? Ll didn't set out to rip you off.
That's big of you.
All that money in front of me.
Having the chance to have all that cash.
It was likeasking an alcoholic to look after a truckload of whiskey or Right.
Socash trumps family every time? It's not like you haven't made some dumb decisions, Nathan.
Anyway, I just came to say I'msorry.
And, umgoodbye.
Having you around means too much to Dad.
To all of us.
We can't lose you over this.
Oh, this is a real big mess, Ben.
You can have the money if you want - if it means that much to you.
Just don't go.
No, I'm sorry.
Dad doesn't have to know.
Yes, he does.
You'd better start again.
Tom suggested that I invest the money in a new nightclub.
But when Whoa, whoa, whoa.
What nightclub? Well, he knew a guy who needed cash to start up another bar.
The owner of the club we went to.
Yeah, k-keep going.
Welll gave Tom the cash, but the, uhthe money didn't go where it was meant to.
But I've got it back now.
It's OK.
Oh.
Right, so, Tom stole your money'? Pretty much.
This was happening last night? He was doing a runner'? No, no.
He was thinking about doing a runner.
There's a big difference.
Right.
Ben Well, that could have gone worse.
Why didn't you tell me yesterday, when it was happening? I thought you'd call the police.
Course I'd call the police! I wanted to give Tom another chance.
And he came good.
He's really sorry.
Oh, he's sorry, is he? Dave We took him in.
We gave him a home, a family he never knew he had.
And now he's stealing money from his own grandson! Where is he? He's gone.
He knows he wrecked everything.
BEN: I'm pretty sure we won't see him again.
Yeah, well, I bloody well hope so.
I wish I'd never laid eyes on him.
And you, Ben, are a bloody fool.
(DOOR CLOSES) (DOOR OPENS) (SIGHS) This is unbelievable.
He must have been planning this all along.
Darling, we don't know that.
Maybe it was just an impulse.
Old habits.
So, when he got the Boat Club job, it was just to get at Ben's money? Oh, I don't know.
How did he even know Ben had that much cash'? Ben's a bloody idiot.
And Nathan's not much better.
Hey.
Don't do this.
Alright.
You can say it.
âI told you so.
" I know you've always had your doubts about him Oh, stop it.
Stop it.
Who are you really mad at? Look, I-I've let the family down, alright? I was wishing for something that was never gonna happen.
No.
We were all there with you.
No.
No, I let him into our lives.
It's my fault.
Da Well, this was fun.
Bree? Can't we be mates, at least? Mates are honest with each other.
(SIGHS) Yeah.
(SIGHS) I guess I owe you the truth.
Let me guess.
I'm a bad driver? You're right.
I'm attracted to you.
But I still don't think we can be together.
And it's not because of Rachel.
Glad to hear it.
It's Alex.
What's he got to do with us'? He is completely stuck on you.
I've told him how it is.
He knows I only like him as a friend.
(SIGHS) I've been looking after Al all my life.
You know, protecting him and keeping him from getting hurt.
If you and I get together I mean, you get it, don't you? I do.
I get it.
But Alex is a big boy.
He shouldn't be an issue.
He is for me.
(swans) OK.
Then stop sending me mixed messages.
Dave knows.
He's gone ape.
(GROANS) Well, fair enough.
The poor bastard.
Can't you take your dirty glasses to the kitchen? Well, does he know about us and the sickie? I don't know.
We should just come clean.
Well, there's something else.
I should have told Dave something.
What? About Grandad.
Then none of this would have happened.
He never would have let him in the house.
So, it's sort of my fault.
Just because I'm home more than you doesn't make me the housekeeper.
We kept him out of the loop.
It pissed him off.
Yeah.
Maybe.
Should I say something? To Dave? I don't know, mate.
But I've got to go and see him.
(GROANS) (KNOCKS) Hi.
Did you know we were low on beige GPO covers'? Well, I'll make a note.
UhI'm sorry about this business with Tom.
And I'm sorry we weren't straight with you today.
No stomach bug, then? We were trying to help Ben.
And Ben wastrying to save something from this mess with Tom.
That's it.
Yeah, well, I trusted you, Jake.
I expect better.
CARBO: I'm so sorry, mate.
FEET-FA: it's awful news.
Your dad? Money sucks, I tell you.
It's the cause of every bad thing that happens in the world.
Not every bad thing.
So, all these secret huddles and telling me to go away - that was all about this stuff with Tom? There'sno bucks' party for me? Yeah.
I mean, we can get a couple of slabs and a pizza.
It'll go off.
Plusmaybe a stripper No, no.
Don't go to the trouble.
.
.
or two? Come on.
Upstairs.
There is one good thing that we can do with that money.
I don't think I need to see this.
It's probably a wise idea, brother.
You got all your bits covered'? CARBO: Ready when you are.
(CHORTLES) That is beautiful! BOTH: Yassou! (LAUGHS) Straight to Facebook, yeah? Yeah, cheers, Ben.
This is once-in-a-lifetime stuff, mate.
Ugh! I hope a bath's all you're planning.
Yeah.
Oh, I've got to get that to the bank tomorrow.
(SHUDDERS) (DOOR CLOSES) It is kind of scratchy, isn't it? Ah, you get used to it.
And it does smell funny.
We don't really know where it's been.
Oh, yes, we do.
With Tom.
(SLIDING DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES) Hey, you talked to Dave? Yeah.
Oh.
He's not happy.
And he's right.
We let him down.
Well, you could have let him sleep on it.
I'm not stupid.
I can see what's going on.
Al, I don't know what your problem is, but You've slept with Bree, haven't you? Hah! Yeah.
Well, it's finally happened.
Spunkrat Jake steals the girl from hopeless spaz brother.
It's nothing like that.
It Bree jumped you, did she'? Should have seen that coming.
It's not her fault.
Like mother, like daughter.
That's not fair.
Yeah, well, go have her again, if that's what makes you happy.
No-one else round here gives a damn! Al, can we talk about this? Save it for someone who cares! JAKE: (NARRATES) I'd had my chance and blown it.
SONG: Trouble, trouble, trouble, trouble So, here I was, wishing I could put things right.
And if you want a second chance, sometimes there's only one option - face the whole thing head-on.
Worry Worry, worry, worry, worry We need to get this sorted.
I've told Bree nothing is gonna happen.
It's a bit late for that, isn't it? Yes, I slept with her! Whoa.
It's too early for this.
(SIGHS) But it happened once.
We had a strange evening together I am so not gonna hear this.
I'll see you at work, Jake.
It didn't happen again because I didn't want to hurt you.
And it won't happen again.
Yeah, well, don't frustrate yourself just to spare me.
Oh, no, will you shut up? You're my brother.
That's more important than any fling.
When I told you that I was falling for Bree had you already slept with her? Yes.
You were the one that told me to wait for someone special, and I did.
And she said no.
And now I know why.
I told you to your face that I liked her! And you didn't have the guts to tell me the truth! Hey.
Dave, there's something I should have told you way back Here, let me help you.
Dave um I got your text.
You don't want to talk to me.
Well, I get that.
I know I'm a genius at finding ways to turn things sour, butif it means anything that's the only time I've ever said sorry and meant it.
(DOOR OPENS) He looked gutted.
Hmm! He just took his bag and left the rest of the stuff behind.
Yeah, well, he should be gutted.
He made a huge mistake.
I know.
And I think he knows too.
I just keep trying to put myself in his shoes, and Il can't.
You didn't see him out there, though, Ted.
That was a man who knew what he'd lost.
J U LIE: What are you saying? Maybe I've been a bit too hard on Tom.
Maybe it was a rush of blood to the head.
He did return it.
We were getting on fine.
He'd got a job.
He'd straightened out Dave.
There's There's something I should have told you about Grandad.
UmTom.
Well, what is it? Coby.
What's wrong'? The building site robberies from when I first started with you guys - it wasn't just me involved.
It was organised from inside jail.
It was Tom.
And I took the rap because I didn't want to muck up his parole.
So, he's already had his second chance, really.
I don't know if you should, um give him another one.
And I understand if you guys never want anything to do with me again.
Lshould have told youse.
No, Cobythat's alright.
Where is your grandfather? Alright? Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
Wherever you're going, I'll drive.
Darlinghurst.
(KNOCK AT DOOR) Tom, you've got some visitors.
You put Coby up for a crime, and when he was caught, you made him face it all alone.
So, just in case there's any doubt it's all over.
You know, I'm not gonna call the cops, because I don't want to look at your face in court.
Or anywhere else.
I never want to see you ever again.
And I don't want you anywhere near my family ever again.
How are we off for, uh, beige GPO covers today'? Mate, the situation's critical.
Oh.
I knew this guy once.
He had a terrible relationship with his old man.
Felt let down.
Big-time.
Yeah, there's a lot of that going around.
But then this old bloke helped him get it all sorted.
What, someold codger stuck his nose in, did he? (CHUCKLES) He told me that sometimes it's better to find your own family.
To bolt one together if you have to.
Sounds like a load of garbage.
(CH UCKLES) Uh, Nathan wasn't sure whether this one was paid.
Uh, yep.
COD.
So, we still on for cricket on the weekend? And miss your second golden duck'? (LAUGHS) JAKE: (NARRATES) Dave was more of a father to me than my real one would ever be.
As far as second chances go, I'll take it.
COM M ENTATOR: White coming up on the lead, falling to the ground Come on, come on! Move, you bludger! They can't hear you, you know'? Come on, umpie! It's in the back! Oh, pfft! Oooh! Bathed and changed.
Ah.
What about Ruby'? (SARCASTICALLY) Mm-hm.
(LAUGHS) Thanks, Dad.
Say nigh-night.
BEN: 'Night, Ruby.
DAVE: 'Night, sweetheart.
(SIGHS) Hey, I'm sorry for the way things turned out with Tom, mate.
Oh, you had him pegged from day one.
It's all done and dusted now, though.
What about you, Ben? You a nightclub mogul yet'? No, and let's never mention it again.
Oh, and just for the record, I don't need any cream, shampoo or potion for any kind of itch, OK'? Cuppa, Dad? Thanks, mate.
JAKE: (NARRATES) Giving someone a second chance can really turn round and bite you.
Other times, you'd give anything for the chance to wind things back Who's for a beer? I'm in.
and start again.
What's the score? Two points down.
Ah.
Nail-biter.
Oi.
Can I have one of those? No.
Thanks.
I did pay for them myself.
Shut up and watch the football.
(PHONE RINGS) You are a sucker for punishment.
You know that'? Turn around and drive, Jake.
It's not too late.
(BEN WHISTLES) Seems a shame to go to all that trouble for such a short time at the crease.
JAKE: (NARRATES) There are no second chances out on the cricket pitch.
Thanks for the support.
JAKE: (NARRATES) When you're out, you're out.
Is that all? I would have said 20.
Yeah, you're right.
Judging by his previous outings.
Oh! You blokes still want a lift? Yes! Wouldn't miss it.
Hey, Jake, I'll follow you, mate.
Great.
Come and share the humiliation.
Well, I still believe in you, mate.
Thanks, Dave.
No matter what everyone else is saying.
JAKE: (NARRATES) Cricket's one thing.
But off the field, we have friends and family to cut us plenty of slack - which we need.
SONG: Holding on for anything A light to shine our way Here we go