A Place to Call Home (2013–2018): Season 2, Episode 10 - Unforgettable - full transcript

And this new man is, what, some misguided
attempt to make George jealous?

I'll be appealing to a far more
potent emotion than that.

Do it.

I have a message for Anna.
It's all her fault.

You can't hurt us.
I give Mr and Mrs Dago a year.

Andrew, I think I'd go mad if I
didn't have you to be honest with.

I don't like the degree of intimacy
he's assuming with you.

He's been a good friend to me.
Men and women can't be friends.

Father's lost enough as it is,

but the closer it gets,
the more I think about Jack.

I wish they could both give me away.



Sarah's back.

Is she alone?
No.

Mrs Nordmann and I are getting on
with our separate lives.

I suggest we do the same.

It doesn't count
if it's not in our house!

Put me down!

It's ours for a week.
It is, isn't it?

We could dine out!
Stay in.

We could go to the theatre!
Go to bed.

I'm gonna have trouble
getting you outside, aren't I?

We... we did it.

We did.

We have a lifetime of this.

Mmm! Ti amo cosi tanto.



Ti adoro.

Mmm!

What a beautiful wedding.

I'm glad you were part of the day.

As am I, darling.

I was surprised to see Jack
replace Amo as best man.

Well, he and Gino have become close.

So close? The Italians tend towards
sentiment in such matters.

The new generation.

Perhaps.

Perhaps not.

See you in the morning.

You sure?
She was hinting at something.

You had fairly spurious reasons
to be up there,

and we were radiating
a certain glow.

Yeah. You would just think
that we're happy.

I've always refused
to name Anna's father

and there we three were.

She's not blind.

So, what do we do?

No stress, you said.

Which is greater - having it
confirmed or having to wonder?

For her? Being lied to.

For a part well played. I added
something extra for discretion.

I won't be here to gossip anyway.
I'm on the next ship to London.

I can see you in the next
tawdry West End farce.

Well, consider yourself
a benefactor to the arts.

I'll drop you near the station
and then I'll head to Ash Park.

And you'll, what, hurry hot
and distressed to the front door?

Exactly.

Satisfy my curiosity.

Why this obsession?

George seems rather dull to me.

I was 15 when we first met.

He was the most gorgeous thing
I'd ever seen.

Elaine would never have stood a chance
if I'd been a few years older.

I'd have had the property,
his heirs...

..his affection.

She rubbed my nose in it
whenever possible.

I swore I'd have him one day.

You missed your vocation.

Your Lady Macbeth
would be spectacular.

If I can see this car,
someone else can.

I didn't mean to stay.

You done good today, Mr Bligh.

Don't muck it up.

There we are.

He's exhausted.

I'm not surprised.

I reckon that tea'd
be brewed by now.

Thanks.

He has to know how much I love him.

He saw how much
you've given up today.

Yes?

Today went very well.

I didn't want to retire

without thanking you for aiding
my rapprochement with Anna.

Goodnight, then.

I'm going away.

Oh, well, a holiday might be just...

I'm leaving Ash Park.

It's time James took over the reins.

It's his inheritance now anyway.

Where will you go?

Sydney at first.

I need to meet with the accountants.

Oh, George, I feel responsible...

It's not you, Mother.

It's not just you.

It's too late at night
for momentous decisions.

I've made my decision.

I'm sorry to interrupt.
Mrs Standish is downstairs, sir.

At this hour?
It's urgent.

She said she only wants Mr Bligh.

George...
Go to bed, Mother.

Where is he now?

I told him he had
no cause for jealousy,

but he insisted there was
something between us.

That's ridiculous.

I didn't know where else to go.
I can't stay there.

What if he comes back?
I'll inform the police.

No. The scandal.

Please.

He needs to be punished.

I just want to put
this whole sorry mess behind me.

I've been a fool.

Here.

Don't cry.

Alright.

Regina's having
a few personal problems.

She'll be staying with us for a time.
I've put her in Anna's room.

What sort of problems?
She made a poor choice of companion.

They seemed happy at the wedding.

Violence was involved.

I'll postpone my departure
until she's feeling more secure.

Departure?
I'll explain later.

George, I see no reason
why you should

tie your staying or going to Regina.

I'll see to her.

You'll be shocked.

What's this about going?

Come in.

Oh.

Oh, so this is the grand plan,
is it?

Damsel in distress?
Tried and tested.

This is outrageous,
even by your standards!

A means to an end, dear.

George is no-one's fool.
His morale is in tatters.

He needs somewhere
to focus his energies.

There'll be consequences
if you interfere.

You coo over the baby and James

all the while threatening to destroy
him for your own ends.

You promise me George
and then renege.

We're cut from the same cloth.

I'll take breakfast in my room.

I don't think I'm ready
to face anyone yet.

Your hubris will be your undoing!

Our life seems to follow a pattern.

In what way?

One problem resolves,
some other presents itself.

Father leaving rather traps us here.

I suppose it does.

I wish we had a choice.

We owe it to Georgie to stay.

What?

No, you're right.

Ash Park is his inheritance.

Darling, would you mind awfully
if I dashed to the city?

Just overnight.

Why?

With your father leaving
and you taking over,

it may be my last chance
for a while.

What about Georgie?

Your grandmother will love
having him to herself.

And you'll stay at the hotel?

Of course I will.

I'd prefer if you avoided
the Swansons.

Your jealousy of Andrew is unfair.

I am not jealous.
Aren't you?

Given what I offer,
another man was bound to appear.

How can you even think that?

I'm afraid of losing you.

If you only knew...

What?

Nothing.

Is this so important to you?

Yes.

Then I will see Andrew
one final time, to explain.

You have to let me do that.

Thank you.

You're leaving Ash Park?

I don't quite know
what I'll do without you.

There's nothing for me here.

Where will you go?

I have several options to consider.

If a travelling companion
is ever required...

I see there's a distance to go

before I have regained
your full trust.

Yes.

You'll need friends
in the wider world.

It's just... It's just
Roy shooting rabbits.

Rene...

J'adore.

J'adore.

J'adore.

It won't be long.

Oh, my apologies
for calling unannounced.

I have an appointment
at the hospital.

This will only take a moment,
please.

Regina is attempting to dupe George

by appealing to the quality
we love best in him - his decency.

He may be vulnerable,
but he's not gullible.

He needs to hear the truth about her
from someone other than me.

I wish I could help. I can't.

Regina made it clear James will
suffer if I interfere in any way.

The same threat she holds over me.
She's vicious enough to do it.

Well, you did intimate if there was
anything you could do...

And I meant it.

But I've since decided it's best
George and I don't see each other.

He will listen to you.

He still loves you deeply.

And you clearly still care for him.

George will see through her.

Let's hope so.

How can you read when you have me?

I have to see if Jet Rink
seduces Lesley.

Or me seducing you.

Don't you dare lose my page!

Half of me's still listening out
for footsteps at the door.

We don't have to
sneak around anymore.

A few words in a church and
what was scandalous before isn't.

Sort of silly, really.

Thank you.

Why don't you write one?

A novel?
Mmm. You've read enough of them.

I couldn't.
You've written a diary for years.

It's different!
Why?

You wouldn't mind?

You are not Mamma and I am not Papa.

We don't have to live their lives.

You know, everyone expects you
to tie me to the stove.

Well, it will be fun
showing them how wrong they are.

Won't it!

What did I say about resting up?

I'm too old to be scolded.
Not by me.

You shouldn't be gadding about.

Have you heard the latest news?

Adam seemed charming at the wedding.

No, I mean about your brother.

He's talking of leaving.

Believe it when I see it.

Oh, his intention seems firm.

So any topic which could disturb

his sense of place in the family
should be avoided.

Including your being Anna's father.

I presume that's the reason for
your central role at the wedding.

Please don't be upset.
I've only known myself a short time.

And Anna?
About me, a few months.

I presume you didn't reveal
the father's identity

because you thought
I would turn against Jack.

Everything he had back then
depended on you.

And once I'd...

..given up Anna,

I thought it best
to leave well enough alone.

Excuse me.

I'll go.

Another mirror held up to me.

Would you rather I left you alone?

For 20 years, you could have
been together,

raising your daughter.

But you weren't, because of me.

The tragedy is
I would have approved.

For so many reasons.

Some I'll never explain.

I've always loved you dearly.

I wouldn't have sent Caroline abroad.
I wouldn't...

I would have embraced you
into the family,

despite the obvious differences.

She couldn't have known that, huh?

I've robbed you both of
a lifetime of happiness.

No, no, no.
You tried to protect her.

Talk to her.

She needs to hear it.
It's better from you.

That's not true.

I have always done what is proper

rather than follow my heart.

I expected the same of my children.

I forced you...

No more.

Though it comes years too late.

Mother.

Oh, thank you.

Thank you.

And for giving me the strength
to do what I must.

My solicitor, Mr Davis,
please, Mildred.

Well, I hope you're hungry,

'cause I could eat the arse
out of a low-flying duck.

Rene?

Rene?

Dr Nordmann!

Monsieur! Attention!

Perhaps... wait further back.

In Australia, we stand
back from the rails.

That's it.

Thank you.

I should not be 'ere.

He said, "I should not be here."

It was rather unnerving.

By 'here', I didn't know whether
he meant Inverness or...

Perhaps he's homesick.

Despite how welcoming we are

to those who settle in
our humble environs...

Thank you for your help, Mrs Collins.

In Mr Collins's last years,
silly thoughts crept in.

Illness can weaken the strongest
man's fortitude.

You gave Mrs Collins a fright.

I am sorry.

I truly believe Inverness
can be a good home.

But if I've done the wrong thing
bringing you here, we can go back.

I am leaving for your happiness.

You are my happiness.

Madame Bligh, his mother...

You heard?

I did love George.

It will pass.

Je promets.

We are together forever.

Sorry to keep you.

Father refused to learn the art
of the succinct telephone call.

You're in a good mood.

Unexpected visits from attractive
women have that effect.

Here's my formal acceptance
to his lordship's christening.

Saves on post.

I'm not sure how to say this.

Shall I ask Diana to fetch me
something stronger?

I'm afraid I can't see you anymore.

Grandmother-in-law
or husband beating his chest?

James...

I'm so sorry.

I've really come to care for you
and your funny ways.

You're serious, aren't you?

And I'm sorry, but I must ask you
not to attend the christening.

James is so jealous?

I can't tell him
what really binds us.

I will miss you.

And I will never forget
what you have done for me.

Ever.

Good Lord.

You truly care for me.

Andrew, of course I do!

You must know that.

Yes.

I must go.

Wait!

James is a very lucky man.

That is the nicest thing
anyone's ever said to me.

Goodbye, Andrew.

There's someone moving around
outside. Furtively.

I've heard nothing.

I've been sitting
up there terrified.

I'll check.

You go back to bed.

Yes?

There's no-one. It must have been
one of the workers.

Oh, I feel so foolish.

Can I get you anything?
A nightcap? No.

Thank you.

Well, if there's nothing else.

Stay?

Chat?

I'm tired.

Sleep well, then.

I appreciate your effecting this
so expeditiously, Mr Davis.

Thank you for making the journey.

George?

The deed to Ash Park.

I've changed my will.

Again.

I've signed it back to you.
I've reserved myself a simple annuity.

What about James?

It will come to him eventually,

but you are now the sole owner.

It was wrong of me to use
the property to punish you.

If you think you can buy back
my affections...

Oh, I'm under no such illusions.

More that we can continue
under the same roof.

It's unfair for you to undergo
a self-imposed exile,

so I shall be leaving tomorrow.

I certainly didn't expect you
to cut and run.

I felt sure you'd
stick it out in the end,

rattling around like Miss Havisham,

weeping over photographs,
stopping clocks.

Thank you.

For guaranteeing that
I'll be mistress of Ash Park.

Time for sweets.

Oh! What was all that cake
you just consumed?

Sweets for the sweet.
Oh, Jack.

Caroline Bligh...
Please don't.

What?

Don't do what I think you're doing.

What am I doing?

You're proposing.

Can you at least pretend
to think about it?

I'm sorry.

So after the wedding,
and yesterday with your mother...

Those things brought us
closer together,

but this is one thing,

that is another.

It means one of us
uprooting our life.

Why?

If I say, "Come to the city and
embrace my world," would you?

And therein lies the problem.

Because I don't know
if I can live here in perpetuity,

and a marriage apart
is no marriage at all.

It's not a no, then.

It's no guarantee of a yes.

No.

Perhaps it's time one of us changed.

Perhaps it is.

You're back.

What an incredible turn-about.

It's right that Ash Park
comes to us through Father.

And your grandmother leaving!

It's like the order of
the universe has changed.

Imagine the house without her.

I don't know if I can.

Father will still need my help.

Of course. We must stay.

James, my home is with you.

Oh, I thought you were
playing tennis!

You've been in a funk
ever since Olivia Bligh's visit.

Oh, you HAVE been up to something.

I've constructed
the most beautiful bomb.

I'm not sure now
whether I can detonate it.

I trust that is a metaphor.

Anna humiliated me in church.

I was hoping to return the favour
by doing the same to her family

and letting her know
she was to blame.

Please, Andrew!
Elizabeth Bligh's a dear friend.

Oh, you and your penchant
for baroque revenge!

Calm yourself, Mother.

I always knew it would
devastate Olivia.

But now...

This must be what they call
a conscience.

I have no idea what you're talking
about, and nor do I wish to.

If it's such a dilemma for me,

imagine what it would be
for the blushing bride.

Still not dressed!
Well, it is your honeymoon.

Get out.

Did you tell her about
our last meeting?

He gave me even more of
a reason to bear a grudge.

Would you please leave?

There is a cancer at
the heart of your family.

What are you talking about?

It's all in there.
If this is about James...

Not directly, no.

Then I'm not interested in your lies,
Andrew, whatever they are.

No lies. That guarantees sleepless
nights whether you open it or not.

So, which will it be?
Worrying or wondering?

I said get out.

I'm leaving.

Think twice next time
you donate jewellery to the Micks.

I won't open it.

Then you'll never know, will you?

They're your best results in weeks.

Well, a little certitude
works wonders.

But I still want you to see
a cardiologist as soon as you arrive.

I'll be there tomorrow
to wave you off.

One trusts.

Would you mind if I use your office
for a moment with Mrs Nordmann?

Sure.

Uh, would you...
Yeah.

Uh, I'm not about to
ask anything of you.

But I've come to a decision,

and I wanted to tell you personally.

I'm leaving Ash Park,

for a number of reasons.

And consequently I find myself
in your position of two months past,

traversing the platitudes
of farewells.

We've never dealt in platitudes.

No.

I sensed when we met that you
would ruin my family, and you have.

It's down around my ears.

But I am determined to
rise from the rubble.

I wish to thank you.

I've lived in that house for decades,

spinning a web intended to protect

but weaving a rope
that bound instead.

I've spent all of my adult life
being Elizabeth Bligh of Ash Park.

I have no idea who
Elizabeth Bligh really is.

I look forward to meeting her.

As do I.

My very, very best, Mrs Nordmann.

Elizabeth?

I'd like you to call me Sarah.

Sarah.

Yes.

I am yours.

A smile! That's better.

I think perhaps
I'm getting through to him.

Good on ya.

I long for the day I see a smile.

He hasn't since he came back to me.

Soon.

I'm off to Thommo's
to help with the drenching.

I'll be back before your shift.

Thank you.

Thank you, ma'am.
Well deserved, Colleen.

Thank you all for everything.
I shall miss you very much.

Adrift, George was
vulnerable to your wiles.

As master of Ash Park,
I doubt it will be so.

We shall see.
We shall.

Goodbye, my darling boy.

The thought of Ash Park
without you...

And me without Ash Park!

You take care of both
the men in your life.

Georgie will miss you.

Little angel.

I said it was just a matter of time.

Keep an eye on her.
I will.

And be happy.

Cardiologist, remember?

Well, who'd ever have
imagined this possible?

Yes.

Yet here we are.

I hope your travels bring happiness.

You look happy.
I am.

I'll make us a cup of tea.

It's alright, my love.

Rene.