The Gods Of Wheat Street (2014) s01e01 Episode Script

1 (Thunder rumbles) (Sighs) ARES: He won't come after us, Odie.
Where are we going, Mum? Into the future.
We won't go back, eh, Mum? No, Odie.
We're never going back.
(Baby babbles) (Thunder rumbles) (Birds caw) Mum, what's that? Mum! (Car crashes) (Baby cries) EDEN: Help the others, Odie.
Mum Ares ARES: What? Get Tristan and I'll get Is.
Quick.
Mum Be a strong boy now.
You keep them safe, Odie.
Look here.
Be a strong boy now.
Don't let them get split up now.
You're my strong boy.
Say it! I'm your strong boy.
I'll keep us together, Mum.
ARES: Odie.
Odie, what are we going to do? What are we gonna do, Odin? What? With this place.
We gonna be OK, or they want us to leave? Didn't say.
That's not something you want to ask someone at their father's funeral.
Yeah, went to pieces, did he? That's why I can't do funerals.
Where did this come from? Someone dumped it last night.
You don't see much of 'em these days.
They're still good cars though.
Plenty of room for, you know.
You know what I mean? Plenty of room in the back to doorie around.
ODIN: Knuckles, I get it.
I'm not stupid.
BLUES SLIDE GUITAR Are we gonna lose it or what? You got a hunch? I got a hunch this Datsun's seen better days.
EDEN: Hey.
Mum, what are you doing here? We need to talk.
Hey, this'll do the job.
What exactly is it? It's a family portrait of you, me and Dad.
Those lines represent Uncle Ares.
Uncle Tristan's the ball, and Aunty Is, she's the blue dress.
And that's Nan Freeburn in the sky.
Of course.
How could I miss all of that? It's abstract.
My work deals heavily in metaphor, so I'm not surprised you missed it.
Reckon we can make it, Coco? Paris, London, Milan.
Issie? I'm here! (Whistles) Coming, Dad! So what's gonna happen now that old man Colpepper's gone? Can we still live here, even if they sell the workshop, Dad? Yeah, I'll sort something out.
We'll be right.
Like what? I said, 'We'll be right.
' How'd you go, little bro? Made the tryout game this Saturday.
Coach reckons if I do my job, I get a permanent spot in first grade.
Reckons I'm the fastest thing since sliced bread.
Uh, I heard you only got in because O'Neil injured his groin.
Hey! (Laughs) So what's for dinner? How about Vegemite on toast? Guess not.
Are you mob hungry? Hot pot coming through! Aunty Lib, that smells nice.
What is it? White wine osso bucco on a bed of polenta.
What's that? It's like stew.
How much was that stuff, Lib? Let me give you the money for it.
Don't be ridiculous.
There's been a death in the family.
Colpepper was almost family.
Yep.
So What's gonna happen about the garage? And the house? Whose turn is it to give thanks? Thank you for this food that we're about to receive, and for making Uncle Tristan fast, and for tearing O'Neil's groin.
Please look after Mr Colpepper, 'cause he's new up there, and may we truly be grateful for this food that we're about to receive, especially because Aunty Libby cooked it, not Dad.
And Aunty Is, if you're not too busy, she could use a little inspiration, because you're the creator and you know she needs it.
And Electra.
Well, she's my big sister and I love her.
And of course Uncle Ares, because he's locked up again.
(Prison bell rings) (Inmates shout) Ares, the McIntyres are back.
Yeah, good.
They want some more I'll give 'em some more.
Hey, stand down, McIntyres! (Door knocks) I'll get it.
Nathaniel.
How are you going? Good, thanks.
Glad Dad's funeral's out of the way.
Listen, I was wondering if I could take a look at the shop? Yeah.
Going straight back? Yeah.
Just got to wind up a few things with Dad's estate.
Yeah.
Just what I thought - gotta sell up.
(Clattering outside) But look, my father thought a lot of you.
He always said you were a good mechanic and a hard worker, so I'm going to make you an offer.
I've got a couple of shops in Sydney.
I want you to come down and work for me.
Nathaniel You won't start at the bottom.
God knows you kept this place going.
You'll start on 70-75 grand a year as a manager.
What do you reckon? Mate, there's nothing in Casino.
Say no, Odin.
Say no! Sydney could be good for the girls.
Isn't their mum down there? Nathaniel, I I appreciate the offer.
I've put the place up for auction.
That was quick.
I've got no choice.
You have a serious think about the job.
I'll need to know by the end of the week, alright? Yeah, sure.
Thanks.
You let 'em get to you.
Those McIntyres have had it in for my family for years.
You know why that is.
I'm not gonna be the one to back down.
Your parole's coming up soon.
I thought you were smarter than that.
Look alive, boy.
We don't need to finish you off, Freeburn.
Your brother's gonna do that for us.
Old man Colpepper's dead.
He's going under.
Keep it moving.
They'll piss off, leave you to rot.
(Jimmy laughs) (Odin sighs) Haven't seen you for a while.
What am I getting wrong? Maybe I come back to tell you what a good job you're doing.
Did you ever think of that? Ares wouldn't be in jail if I was doing a good job.
Ares has to walk his own path.
(Sighs) So, what do you want? You never come back without a reason.
Last time you were here, everything went to hell.
Is that what you come back to tell me? It's nice to see you too.
I can't tell you exactly, Odie, but you'll need to be strong.
Big trials are coming.
What else is new? Talking to yourself now? Hey.
I lost track of time.
Well, the girls are in bed, and Isolde's up in her room, sewing.
You know, she's going to launch a fashion label from her bedroom.
Cuppa? No, thanks.
You off, then? Yeah, I guess so.
Hey, Harry Hamilton might give you a job.
You know, if you're ever looking for a change.
Harry is not exactly our biggest fan.
Besides being the competition, Ares did try and knock his block off.
And what am I going to do about Knuckles? I can't just leave him behind.
Yeah, he's big enough and ugly enough to look after himself.
Nuh, I don't need a job from Harry.
Or anyone else.
I've got a job.
Whatever you say.
You been at Odin's? Why do you wanna know? 'Cause Gladys Ames said you went there instead of going down and doing accounts at the nursing home.
So? So he's married to your sister.
And she abandoned him, not to mention your granddaughters.
They're still married, Libby.
That's like incest or something.
It's not like incest, Mum.
I just don't want you to get your hopes up, Lib.
Did you put the remotes somewhere? No, you're saying that he belongs to Jamie, and he doesn't.
(Door slams, then opens) I knew it.
(Door slams) FABLES: Hey, brother.
Hey, Fables.
Bucky.
Hey, where you going? Ah, nowhere, just going downtown here to get some Get some what? Trailed off there, brother.
Nah, milk, eh? Get some milk.
Yep-yep, some milk.
Yep.
We're out of milk.
Yeah, brother.
We get it.
You need milk.
Yeah, well, we do.
Yeah, that's why you said it.
What, you don't believe me? We certainly don't think you're going to see a certain someone.
We don't think that, if that's what you think we think, 'cause we don't.
Who would I be going to see? If I was even going to see somebody! We think you're going to get milk.
Yeah, well, the shop's gonna shut.
Oh, yeah.
So I'm gonna go get that milk.
You'd better go.
Yeah, better get the milk.
Goodnight.
Don't do it, lover boy! You're still a young man! MAN:.
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the same fucking thing over and over again! WOMAN: We're not talking about this in front of (Man and woman shout indistinctly) MAN: Don't walk away from me.
WOMAN: Don't you touch me.
Don't! MAN: Don't ever! You understand? Come back inside, Anastasia.
Come back inside and eat your dinner, please.
Come on.
(Speaks to Anastasia in Russian) Come on.
It's alright.
Come inside.
Oh, don't.
(Twigs snap) ELECTRA: Aunty Is! (Knocks) You're supposed to knock, then wait.
Well, sorry.
I forgot to tell you something.
The old lady at the dress shop stopped me today.
Yeah? Yeah.
She said your job's still there when you finish TAFE.
Is that my mother's dress? You want me to put it back the way it was? Do what you want with it.
Listen, mate, you're not looking for an extra set of hands over there, are you? I got me own tools.
Yeah.
No worries.
Thanks, mate.
Odin! How are you? Macca! Good, brother.
How are you? Can't complain.
Getting some good interest, you know? Who'd have thought people would want this old dump? Yeah.
Great.
Dad, it's ready.
I boiled them for you, Daddy, but it broke.
So it's egg soup.
Mmm.
Looks delicious.
(Slurps) Mmm! Tricky, but good! (Both giggle) Who's coming to the jail? I told you - I don't want to see Ares caged up like a wild animal.
(Ares laughs) Harry Hamilton giving a Freeburn a job? That'll be the day.
He mightn't see all Freeburns the same way, if you know what I mean.
So Tristan had footy again, hey? What about Is? Too much study.
So, you right for money, then? Why? You got some? Hmm? Are you gonna take care of everything from in here, are you? Just asking if everything's alright.
Yeah.
I got us through before.
I'll do it again.
(Men laugh) I see the McIntyre boys are back in.
You got anyone watching your back? Ah, don't worry.
I can handle that pair.
Catch you later, then, brother.
Bye, sweetheart.
Be careful.
We love you.
You keep your head down, alright? What do you want? Just a question, really.
You gonna ask it? Would you be .
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looking to put anybody on in the near future? You want a job? (Laughs) A Freeburn asking me for a job.
That's rich.
You know I can do the work.
And you know I work hard.
You know your way around a car, I'll give you that.
Can't say it wouldn't amuse me being your boss.
Think about it, will you? Yeah.
Be sad to see them Freeburns go.
Especially that Odin.
Mmm.
Who said they're going anywhere? Oh, a little birdy told me.
Oh, he can put his shoes under my bed any time.
A man like that.
Fixes things.
Walks around being ruggedly rugged.
Oh, and the way he looks after those two little angels.
The man's like a rock.
Just a big, solid hunk of a rock.
Weird name that, 'Odin'.
Whole family's got them funny names.
But I could get used to that.
Keep the change, Shaz.
You like what you see? What? You heard me.
I don't know what you're talking about.
I got your number, son.
Number one - you're a dog, just like your brother.
Just relax, Harry.
Knuckles.
I've always wanted to have a go at you, Odin.
Get out of it, Spanner.
He'd knock you on your arse before you shat yourself.
Get out.
You know your big problem, Freeburn? Let me go.
Let your father handle it.
Your family.
While they're dragging you down, you're going nowhere.
Are you finished? Yeah, I'm finished.
You are too.
This place is done.
And it'll be a cold day in hell before you get a job from me.
Come on.
What did you do? I didn't do anything.
What are you blaming me for? Alright.
Everyone, back inside.
It's between me and him.
No, it's between you and you.
I haven't done anything! Keep an eye on him.
Go on, back inside now.
Not blaming you, mate.
Could have fooled me.
The first place he goes.
'What did you do, Tristan?' Yeah, well, you gotta see it from his point of view.
Harry and his crew were in our front yard, ready to go at it hammer and tongs.
Odin doesn't know what's going on.
But he wades in, ready to give as good as he gets for you.
Yeah, I suppose.
Yeah, well that's all Knuckles is saying.
Knuckles is here for you.
Knuckles is as Knuckles does.
I got it, Knuckles.
So, what did you do? (Both giggle) (Whispers) What was all that about? Dunno.
Another day, another drama.
Dad, wait till we cook it! It's too good to eat.
(Odin laughs) Leccie, what are you doing? Nothing.
That's my personal mail! Oh, I was just looking.
It's personal.
I don't go through your stuff, do I? Electra.
Apologise.
Oh, jeez.
Sorry.
Just trying to be like Jamie.
No, I'm not! I'm nothing like your mum.
Yes, you are! It's a fashion thing.
First you fix up her wedding dress and now you wanna run away too.
No, I don't.
Do you want to tell us what it's about? It's a fashion school in Sydney.
I sent away for the application, but I'm not going to apply.
They get people from all over and only a few get in.
And I couldn't afford it anyway.
What are you worried about? The competition or the money? Because we can find the money, if that's what you really want.
Is it what you really want? It's a four-year course and it costs 20 grand .
.
a year.
Right.
Don't worry.
I wouldn't get in anyway.
I'm just a little black girl from the bush.
Yeah, yeah, you're right.
Them city girls got much more style.
RADIO: Like a shining light You shine so bright Come on Do it for Daddy! (Engine revs) Bloody thing.
Couldn't spot me 80 grand or so, could you? Sure.
I'll just run to the ATM.
Hundreds be OK? So, enjoying the show, hmm? Watching from afar? Can't help.
I get it.
Try the carby, sooky bum.
Since when did you actually start giving me straight answers? I always give you straight answers.
Righto, then.
What's gonna happen if I take that job in Sydney? You know I can't tell you that.
Yeah.
But you know.
I know that if you keep fixing bike chains and servicing lawnmowers you won't get too far.
That's not the question I asked you.
Go or stay? Mum, I'm doing it tough here.
You don't have to give me all the answers.
Just give me a heads up.
Son, I can't tell you that.
But I can tell you that trouble's coming to town.
You need to be ready.
Great.
Fat lot of help you are.
Don't give your mother cheek, Odin.
You know why I gave you those names? Because names have power.
I didn't name you after a god so you could go around thinking you're like everyone else.
What's up? I just wanted to, um About before when I You know.
Apology accepted.
Odie Thanks.
I owe you one.
Pay me back by carving up this Saturday and making it into the big league.
Three weeks to the auction.
What are you going to do? Nathaniel offered me a job in Sydney.
City's not really a good place to raise kids.
Full of trouble.
There are benefits too.
Like what? I don't know, restaurants, museums, art stuff.
Isolde could do her course.
Yeah, Leccie and Athena suddenly culture vultures or something? There are other things.
Like being close to their mother.
Leccy's reaching that age where she might need her mother.
Yeah, she seems real keen on that! Jamie might be a good thing.
For them.
No-one's going to want to leave Casino.
There's nothing else I can do, short of buying the shop myself.
Well, why don't you, then? Buy the shop and the house.
What if I get in too deep? What if you make it work? So, you'd like to borrow around 300,000? That's right.
And you've got, let's see, um .
.
$1,438.
90 in your account.
Exactly what were you thinking of using for the deposit? Your piggy bank? (Dials phone) Nathaniel? Odin Freeburn here.
Phillips is an arsehole, Odie.
Go back to the bank, tell 'em you want to speak to head office.
Hey, you never backed down from a fight before.
Ares, it's a bit more complicated than that.
Yeah, OK.
I'll catch up with you.
You know this place is gonna be sold and I've been offered a job.
A good job with good money.
And I'm gonna take it.
So, what do you lot think about moving to Sydney? What? No! I got a shot at making the team.
I'm not going anywhere.
I don't wanna go anywhere.
Give it a chance.
Sydney's got a lot to offer.
ELECTRA: Like what? I don't know, the whole thing.
City life.
Did you mean what you said before? That we could find the money for that course? Yeah, of course, sis.
I'm gonna do it.
Put in an application, I mean.
I don't think I'll get in, but I can try.
Good.
You'd better go after her.
Just wait.
I didn't have a choice.
Bullshit.
You've always got a choice.
How am I gonna feed everyone? Clothe 'em? Keep the lights on? I got bills, you know.
Get a different job.
Work as a stop-go man.
Work at the council, work at the tip.
Clean toilets.
I don't know, but don't say you haven't got a choice.
I'm a trained mechanic.
Still coming to the footy tomorrow? Yeah, I'll be there.
For Tristan.
Certainly not for you.
(Crows caw) Phillips got a son in here.
Do you know that? True.
Mm.
I'll tell you what you have to do.
I already know what to do.
What? Slap him round, get him to tell No, no, no.
Shut up and listen to this.
What you gotta do is you gotta go up to him and offer him protection.
MAN: What you looking at, buddy? He's new in here.
He can do with it.
Hey.
Your father's that bank fella, right? MICROWAVE JENNY: You, Me, Backseat I'll take you We'll take off Don't make me ask you, please I've got no inhibitions You've got your parents' car keys This town's so pretty It's prettier with you Let's drive out to the lookout and waste this perfect view Let's make these car windows get foggy Let's make 'em worry Dad? 'Cause we're out all night Dad, hurry.
They started already! You, me, backseat You get me You got me I love the way that we flirt It's just you and my hand with a fistful of your T-shirt We don't play no sappy 'I miss you, my love' ballad Tonight I'll be happy tossed around just like a salad Oh, knock 'em down, Casino! Let's make these car windows get foggy Let's make 'em worry 'cause we're out all night Oh, he's been doing that all day, ref! Your eyes are painted on! Listen, you lot, some things just can't be done.
Dad, can't you find the money somewhere? Where, Leccie? I looked everywhere.
The bottom line is it can't be done.
And anyway, Sydney's got stuff that you might like.
You could see your mum.
Why would I want to see her? (Man cheers) Better go after her, Odin.
Let her cool down.
(Crowd cheers) WOMAN: Come on! Good job, guys! Let's go! Dad? Who will visit Uncle Ares on visiting days? He can look after himself.
Well, what about Uncle Tristan? If he makes it into the team, he can't be in the team if we're all in Sydney.
There's plenty of teams in Sydney.
What about our house? Will we get one as nice as what we've got now, big enough for everyone? And what about my friends? And if Aunty Libby doesn't come, that means you'll have to do all the cooking.
Athena, enough.
I'm hungry.
I'm going to get something to eat.
You're not a coach! You're a coach's buggered aim! Shut up, Knuckles! Shut up! I saw you, you know.
Yeah, and? You had that knife.
Looked like you thought you were gonna do something.
Yeah.
Like you were gonna do something.
Still think you're gonna do something? Maybe we might be the ones who do something.
(Crowd cheers) Where's Leccie? Leave the magic! (Boys speak indistinctly) Dad! Leccie! What's going on? These two won't let me go back to Dad and them, Fables.
Little bit edgy now that the cavalry's arrived, eh, boys? If you can call two skinny guys 'cavalry'.
You think you're a match for us? Maybe not.
But I reckon I can get to Odin and back before you can get away.
And Bucky here can hold his own till we get back.
What makes you think that? My State and national records in the 100m and 200m and long jump.
And Bucky's welterweight State and national titles.
Four years running.
Ah! Oh! Ah! Ease off! (Groans) Arrgh! You want some? Come and get some, then.
You'll get yours, don't worry about that.
All of youse.
Come on, Weasel! You must be ready for the Olympics, eh? What, you think we're bluffing? Youse always bluffing.
Electra? We've been looking for you.
What happened? Nah, nothing, Dad.
Just watch the game.
Leccie, we were worried.
And you two, spill your guts.
Now! We were coming out the scrub.
Spanner and Weasel were there with a screwdriver.
I started bluffing.
They thought I was fast.
And then Leccie hit him.
Did he threaten you? It was nothing, Dad.
I'm OK.
I was worried about you, bub.
COACH: Come on, out the back way.
BOY: Bring it out, bring it out! (Crowd cheers) LIBBY: Good game, good game.
Hey! How did you go, big fella? Spoke to Coach.
He reckons I can stay with him when youse go to Sydney.
Good.
I'm staying with you, then.
Mm, we'll see.
Oi, see you at training.
Righto, see you.
MAN: Cheers, brother.
Good game, boys.
(Laughs) Whose shout? Your shout! Come on, get in.
RADIO: Thoughts of you You were always on my mind But I'm out here working (Switches radio off) Come on, Mum.
I know you can't tell me what to do, but can you give me a hint .
.
if I should stay or go? I'd really appreciate it.
Give me a sign.
(Sighs) It was worth a shot.
(Radio plays) Does that mean go or stay? If I should go, do that thing now.
(Knocks) Mr Freeburn, how are you? Ah, listen, I think I was a bit hasty earlier in regards to your bank loan? May I come in? I had a think about your situation.
I can't guarantee anything, but maybe we can find a way to help you.
What do you say about setting up something this week? Just like that? After you made a fool of me at your bank? Listen, I'm sorry for that, really I am.
I was Well, every application should be assessed on its own merits.
What's past is past, eh? (Phone buzzes) Did you do that, Mum? Thanks.
Yes! It's final.
We're staying.
Yes! About time! How'd you talk Phillips around? Don't know, Lib.
Natural charm.
Well, what about the deposit? How're you going to get the money? Don't worry.
It's all sorted.
I'm glad you're staying.
Me too.
I think everything's going to be alright.
TRISTAN: Oi, let's have ice-cream! EDEN: You keep them safe, Odie.
Look here.
You gotta be a strong boy now.
Don't let them get split up, now.
You're my strong boy.
Say it! I'm your strong boy.
I'll keep us together, Mum.
Nobody else can see ya.
I could be losing the plot altogether.
You look good.
You look like A domestic goddess.
If you wanna know how he feels about you, there's this real tricky way of going about it.
Odie, I want to ask you something.
It hurts just to look at her.
Just walk straight up to her and say, 'Hi, I'm Tristan.
' Her look will tell you everything.
We have unfinished business you and me.
Whoa! I know you? Who's Jonesy Brown? You know Jonesy's back? You probably do, seeing you know the future.
(Screams) When is he gonna leave? After he's done his job.
I'll sort him out for the both of us, Brucie.
I'll make him pay.
That's my family! You touch them, you answer to me!