Heartbreak High (1994–1999): Season 1, Episode 11 - Episode #1.11 - full transcript
Come on, we got to beat him.
Come on, girl. Come on.
Yes. Get it in the hoop!
Come on, Nick.
You're not gonna get away that easily.
Yeah, come on. That's cheating.
Here we go. Yes!
Come on!
Hey!
-Stella's beating Nick.
-Not for long.
Come on, you're going to be late.
-Come and finish your breakfast.
-One more shot.
-One more, one more.
-I've got it. I've got it.
Hey, Nick! Get inside.
-How does it feel
to be beaten by someone twice your age?
-Come on.
-And a girl.
Right.
-Give me another chance.
Stella, Stella, Stella!
Come on, mate. Give it your best shot.
Get out of my house!
Game's not over
till the fat lady sings, baldy.
Hey, Steve.
I've got to show you something.
-Come with me. Hi, boys.
-I'm wanna stay with the boys.
Come on. Come with me.
-Why don't you watch where you're going?
-Sorry.
-Stupid bush pig!
-What'd you call her?
Feel safe hiding behind your girl, do you?
All right. Break it up.
Knock it off!
Break it up!
Him and his moll started it.
-I was minding my own business.
-He called my girlfriend a bush pig, sir.
-You two in my office, now.
See what you've done, Stevie? Well done.
-Screw you, man.
-"Screw you, man."
Leave me alone.
He just said to me, you know,
"Do you want to go out
and replace some fluids?"
God. He sounds like a real charmer.
Actually, it was
a pretty heavy aerobics class.
And look, with a line like that,
I really couldn't refuse, could I?
Well, judging by the time you got home,
you replaced quite a few.
-Did I wake you?
-No, I was still reading.
Good morning.
-Morning.
-Hi.
Have you picked a play
for your year elevens yet?
No, but I did think about it last night.
I would have thought
the kids in your class
have enough drama in their lives, really.
This'll help them bring it out.
Rose Malouf gave me
some of her stories to read.
-They're very good.
-Yeah, she's a very intelligent girl.
Yes, she's got a great style, uncommon.
I'd like to give her some encouragement.
Yeah.
Showtime.
Come on, Chaka, hurry up.
We're going to be late.
-I'm nearly finished.
-What's the rush?
Rose wants to perv on Mr. North.
I do not. He's a very good teacher.
Are you telling me he's not gorgeous?
Come on, Chaka.
All right, hurry up, that's it.
Rose!
-Guys!
-Come on.
You two boys
are a big disappointment to me.
I thought you'd sorted
your problems out by now.
But you've got no intention
of doing that, have you?
What do you got
to say for yourself, Rivers?
-Not a thing, sir.
-That'd be right. And you, Wiley?
Not me, sir.
Well, seeing as you both like playing
with rubbish so much,
I'm gonna put you on yard duty
till the end of the month.
I can't, sir. I've got rugby training.
Wait a minute, he started all this.
I don't care who started it,
I want the yard spotless
by the end of the month,
and you two have got the job.
-Look, I'm not spending a month with him.
-You don't and you'll be on it
till the end of the term.
-What if we can do it in a week?
-You two?
-Yeah.
-What, man? You've got to be kidding.
-I'll hold you to it, Rivers.
Beauty.
What are you talking about?
What do you mean, a week?
What do you mean, a week?
Welcome to our show, good morning.
One of the founding members
of Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs…
Mr. Poulos, I'm sorry.
I was trying to hoover quietly.
Did I wake you?
No.
It's always hard to sleep in the day.
Keep going. Please keep going.
-You sure it's all right? Okay.
-Yes.
Tell me, how long did it take you
to get used to sleeping during the day?
I never get used to it, you know.
It's always hard and I'm tired
all the time when I'm on night shift.
Yeah, I love sleeping during the day,
but, you know,
I can't stand not sleeping at night.
Fantastic. They were just fantastic.
It was late '60s and England, London…
So, coming to the staff meeting
this afternoon?
Suppose so. What's it about?
You know, the usual things.
We list all the teaching aids
that we're going to need,
and Mr. Deloraine tells us that
we can't afford them.
Boy. Sounds like every staff meeting
I've ever been to.
Have you actually considered
doing Romeo and Juliet?
I've done a bit of work on it in class.
The kids really liked it.
More teenage love?
-Do you want a coffee?
-Sure.
No, I was leaning more towards
The Crucible, Arthur Miller.
That's not a bad play.
Yeah. You know, if anyone understands
paranoia and hysteria, it's those kids.
Just got to check out
the playground for that.
-There's some good parts in it for girls.
-Yeah.
Would you mind if I sat in
on one of your classes?
No, I'd love you to.
You know, those kids,
they really like you.
-Don't worry. They like you, too.
-Really?
Especially the girls.
And then Dimitri's mother says to her
"Okay, if you don't want me here,
I'll go back to Serifos,
where everybody loves me
and there are no retirement villages."
She hasn't lived on Serifos for 30 years.
She doesn't realize things have changed.
Maybe not so much.
Come on. 30 years,
of course things have changed.
That's the trouble
with the old ones, you know?
They just don't realize.
Another thing.
I don't know how Theo puts up
with having that old mother-in-law of his
live with them.
What else would he do? I mean, old people,
they're good to live with.
That's a great attitude
to have, Mr. Poulos.
-Not many men would feel that way.
-Is that why your husband left you?
I‘m sorry.
No, I had no right to ask that question.
No, that's all right.
No, you don't have to answer.
Please don't.
No, that's okay. That's okay.
You can ask me.
He didn't leave me, I left him.
-You left him?
-Yeah.
-You left your husband.
-Yeah.
I had my reasons.
Can't be any reasons
to walk out on a marriage.
You serious?
Well, you know, you get married,
you make a commitment.
Okay? I mean, I know it's hard,
but that's your duty.
You're not interested
in hearing my reasons.
There can't be any reasons. No reasons.
Look, that's how I feel about it.
Must be great
to feel so right all the time.
Now, wait a minute, look.
Marriage vows are forever.
-You don't know the circumstances.
-Forever.
-You don't know the circumstances!
-There can't be any circumstances. Sorry.
Please.
-If you don't like it, don't get married.
Go and live in sin, but don't get married.
You go to hell!
I'm sorry. I'm really sorry.
One of the purposes of improvisation
is to help you express yourselves better.
We often know what we're gonna say
but we have trouble putting into words.
-Sir?
-Yes, Chaka.
What star sign are you?
Star sign?
Yeah, when were you born?
I reckon you're an Aquarius.
All right. I'm a Leo.
Now, next class,
we're going to be discussing
some techniques of improvisation
and how to relate--
-Hello?
-Sorry, sir.
Are you married, sir?
-What sort of question is that?
-No, I'm not married.
Does anyone else want
to ask a question while I'm here?
-We can get it out of the way.
-How old are you, sir?
-Why aren't you married?
-Because he's smart enough
-to know better, you silly cut-monk.
-Some people like being married.
-Hey, have you got a girlfriend?
-Not at the moment, no.
What is this?
Before you go I want you all
to relate to an animal,
which is gonna be easy for most of you.
That's what we're going to be
doing next class, animals. Bye.
Con, get off the phone, man. Let's go.
What's gonna happen?
Because I'm gonna tell you now…
I was wondering whether
you'd read my stories yet.
Yeah, I have.
Do you have time to talk about them?
Sure.
Can't wait to get home.
Same for me. I'm tired as.
What's wrong, Eff?
Stella's leaving.
No way. Why?
She's in the kitchen.
She said she's gonna cook dinner first.
Don't worry, Effie. It'll be cool.
-Stella.
-Hey, Niko.
So, what's this I hear about you leaving?
Yeah, it's true.
Since when?
-I thought you liked it here.
-I do, I love it.
-So why leave?
-Ask your dad.
Well, I'm asking you.
We had a disagreement.
-He didn't sack you, did he?
-Sack me?
You kidding? I resigned.
"I sat down on the thin mattress,
revolted by the foul blankets."
That's great.
Yeah, no… Well done.
The only criticism I've got, right,
is that you set the story up really well…
-Yeah.
-…and then you tend to rush to the end
-like you wanna finish quick.
-Yeah, I know what you mean.
I reread one of my stories last night.
-Thought the same thing.
-It's just a matter of structure, really.
Remember I told you how to…
-Yeah.
-How to build a story like a house?
Yeah, yeah.
Hey, you know, it's no wonder
the girls tease you in class.
I mean, you should have seen
our last drama teacher.
He was, like, 50 years old
with hairs growing out of his nose.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Look, we've done enough for today?
Yeah. Okay.
Why don't you just stay?
I mean, you know what he's like.
He wants me to turn into
some old Greek housewife.
And that certainly isn't me.
And what else?
I don't want to discuss it with you, Nick.
Well, now you are starting
to sound like a Greek housewife.
Okay. It's stupid.
It's like this. Your father found out…
that my husband didn't leave me,
I left him.
-Is that it?
-That's it.
-Well, that's ridiculous.
-I know.
-Well, you must have had a good reason.
-I did.
It's a matter for Stella and me
to work it out.
I'm the father. You don't forget it.
-What about us?
Don't you think me and Effie got the right
to know why you guys are fighting?
And I've got the right
to choose not to tell you.
-Anyway, we're not fighting.
-Then why is she leaving?
Listen…
I'm concerned for your sister…
And for you.
Stella, man, she doesn't have any
moral fortitude.
Moral fortitude?
Who cares about moral fortitude?
-She's fun.
-I care. It's my responsibility.
To see that you and your sister
are brought up properly
the way your mother would have done it.
Stella can't be like mum.
Look, we'll get somebody else.
Somebody more suitable.
Maybe even someone who can cook this time.
Cooking? Is that what
you're worried about? The cooking?
Hey, look. When you're older
and you got your own family,
then you'll understand.
It's a father's job
to choose the right environment
for his kids.
You know what, you talk like we live
in some Greek village.
Now, this is 1994, Dad, it's Australia.
Wake up to yourself.
Get out of here, will you?
-Rose, spill it out.
-Well?
-Well, what?
-What's the goss, Rose?
-What?
-What did you and Mr. North talk about?
Phil was just giving me
some advice on my writing.
Phil? Did he tell you
you could call him Phil?
-Obviously not in class.
-What did he say about your stories?
-He says I've got talent.
-I'd watch it if I was you.
-He might be cute, but he's a teacher.
-What's that supposed to mean?
Yo, ladies!
-You wanna play some pool or what?
-In a minute.
Well, what's that supposed to mean?
Put it this way.
We know what you're up to.
-What?
-You and Mr. North?
-You guys are crazy.
-You're the one who's crazy.
-I don't even wanna talk about this.
-Rose.
-What's the big deal?
-Just tell us, come on.
Just tell us. We're your friends.
-What happened with Deloraine?
-I have to work with suck face over there.
-The feeling's mutual, soccer poof.
-Meat head.
Should have finished
what I started this morning.
-Peter.
-Anytime you're ready.
-Hey, hey!
-Stop it.
Say, what is it with you guys, anyway?
Come on, Steve. He's not worth it.
-I want to see you both shake hands.
-In your dreams.
Then make my dreams come true.
It's up to you.
You shake hands or you get out.
Shake hands.
-Now get out.
-This isn't over, tosser.
Fine.
Okay, I'm gonna make some
special scrambled eggs on toast.
With fried tomatoes, bacon.
No, thanks. I've already had my breakfast.
-Effie, darling? Yum, yum, yum!
-I'm not hungry.
All right, so what about dinner?
I've got your mother's special recipe
for moussaka.
I think I'll just be happy
with a sandwich, thanks.
Stella used to make moussaka
on a Wednesday night.
Right. Now, look, guys. I mean, you know,
I know you're upset about Stella,
but we really couldn't afford her anyway.
Well, I could get a job after school
to help pay the wages.
-Money's not really the problem.
-You just said it was.
-I know what I just said.
-Well?
She was gonna take me shopping for a dress
for Sophie's birthday party next weekend.
Hey, now, come on. I can do that.
We can go this afternoon
or one afternoon this week.
-Effie, are you ready? Let's go. Come on.
-Yeah.
Bye.
Okay, feeding time.
Have your animals ready.
You could be next.
- I'm not ready, sir.
All right, anyone else?
Yeah, I've got one. I've got one.
Bolton.
Come on, Rivers.
A double act.
Yeah.
-Con, you got an animal ready?
-Let Rivers go first, sir.
-Come on, Con.
-I just went.
Solo.
Can you do a gorilla?
You're just being normal, aren't you?
-Con, the zoo is open.
-Yes, sir.
All right.
You can do better than that.
Hey, poochie, come over here!
-You want this?
-He likes balls.
Come on, fetch. Fetch.
Good doggie.
Come here.
Get him.
Go down, boy.
All right!
Beautiful, Con. Very subtle.
I think we all found what that one was.
Anyone else?
-I've got one.
-Rose.
What's that?
That's one turtle!
Yeah.
Ooh!
Today's your lucky day, man.
-Thanks, Rose, that'll do.
-You were supposed to stroke me.
Thank you, Rose!
All right, Jeff.
Oi! What are we going to do
about Deloraine?
Search me.
Yeah, but I'm not that excited
about doing anything
that means spending time with you, Rivers.
Don't think I feel any differently, mate.
Deloraine's going to come down on us
if we don't come up with the goods.
I suppose we could paint pictures
or do posters something, couldn't we?
Would posters make you
want to clean up the yard?
No, I suppose not.
Hey, you'd clean it up
if it was fun right?
Yeah.
Could I have a word
with you guys about Rose?
Sure. Is she having problems?
No. I am. I think she's got a crush on me.
A crush.
-The male ego.
Isn't it a wonderful thing?
- Hey, it might be the male ego, but--
-Well, come on, spit it out.
Well, it's her manner.
She's constantly asking questions
and paying attention.
That sounds like Rose.
She's a very bright girl.
I know, but there's more to it than that.
What? Has she said or done
anything specific?
Well, she was very physical
in this improvisation class.
She was rubbing herself up against me.
What do you mean,
she was rubbing herself up against you?
She was being a cat.
Well, cats do rub themselves up
against people, don't they?
Yeah, I know, but this was disturbing.
Well, it sounds to me like you've got
more of a problem than she has.
Listen, if you're worried about it,
then I suggest that
you avoid being seen with her on your own
and don't single her out in any way.
Look, Rose is a very sensible girl.
I'm sure she wouldn't do anything stupid.
Please. Good sense
has nothing to do with falling in love.
You should know that.
Thanks.
Okay.
There.
I used to cook this for your mother
when she was sick.
-It's nice.
-Yeah? Good.
Yeah, it's okay.
I'm not hungry.
Now, look, I made some enquiries today
about a housekeeper and we're in luck.
Mrs. Paps is available.
I thought you said
you couldn't afford a housekeeper?
We've got to get somebody to help us.
Mrs. Paps has got hairs
growing out of her chin.
Her cooking is supposed to be
out of this world.
I like Stella's cooking.
Wait a minute, not Mrs. Paps.
-That bush pig!
-Now, Nick, cut it out, will you?
She's a bush pig!
-Hey, cut it out.
-She is.
-Cut it out. I don't care what she--
-Man, no way!
And I bet
she can't play basketball, either.
-You guys. Excuse me
-You dropped Stella for that…
-young lady.
-that thing.
-You just shut up.
-No way!
He's got that bush pig.
What are you looking at me for?
I didn't do nothing.
So why didn't you get the pipe, dickhead?
-Why do I have to get it?
-Because you said you would!
No, I didn't.
And don't call me no dickhead!
Okay. Right, come on. Quiet down.
My grandmother told me
when she was young,
people used to make love potions
and tokens to attract the ones they loved.
Really?
Well, you start with a bit of his hair
or his toenails.
That's rubbish, man!
It's true, it's true.
Many societies in the past
and now believe in witchcraft.
In Haiti in the Caribbean,
some people believe in the living dead.
-Zombies?
-Dracula.
I want to suck some of your blood.
Yeah, right.
Keep a check on your hormones, Con.
Wait till after school. Thank you!
You like?
Now, all the stuff
we've been talking about
can be classed as witchcraft.
Belief in this stuff, especially
hundreds of years ago, wasn't uncommon.
Now turn to--
-See you.
-See you.
Bye.
I was just starting to get comfortable.
I made some rewrites on my stories.
Do you have time to look at them?
Not at the moment, Rose.
Leave them with me
and I'll check 'em out, okay?
Toenail clippings?
If you love someone,
you love everything about them.
Not their toenail clippings.
She doesn't know anything
about love, hey, Rose?
You two got no idea.
I'm gonna get something to eat.
What's up with you?
He's annoyed with me and I don't know why.
-Who?
-Phil. He was really abrupt.
He sounded like my olds or something.
That's his job. He's our teacher.
But I know he likes me.
What do you reckon I've done to upset him?
Well, you could start
with your cat act yesterday.
-He loved it.
-He looked pretty uncomfortable to me.
If you were as close to him as I was,
you'd know he liked it.
Look, maybe you should just
back off, chill out.
Where's Tasmania?
Hang on a second, I'm still drawing it.
Yeah, sure.
Effie, what's my little baby doing?
I'm not your baby, Dad.
I'm going to color in.
Good idea.
She's still angry with me.
Look, I don't want Effie
to think that it's all right
for a woman to walk out on her husband.
Your mother never would have done that.
Well, maybe that's because
Mum had you for a husband.
-Come on.
-Hey, Stella wasn't so lucky.
-Her husband was no good.
-How do you know that?
Because she told me,
that's how I know that.
What else did she tell you?
Yeah, the guy's a gambler.
He used to mess around with other women.
He was out half the time.
She didn't even know who he was with
or where he was or nothing.
Why didn't she tell me?
She tried to tell you
but you're so stubborn you don't listen!
Anyway, listen.
Whatever happened between her
and her husband's none of our business.
No, I do think it is our business.
Okay, that guy treated her like dirt,
and you're doing the same.
Listen, I don't want
to talk about it, okay?
I have to go to work. That's it.
…between freedom and order.
If we tilt either way,
society can fall apart.
Hey, sir, you should tell Southgate
about that, mate.
-I will.
-About our freedom and control?
Does anyone know why Elizabeth Proctor--
Miss Milano, welcome.
Does anyone know why Elizabeth Proctor
was called Goody Proctor?
Short for Goody Two-shoes?
-No.
Maybe she was a baddie?
No.
It's short for Goodwife,
which is the female equivalent to Goodman.
It was the title used for the mistress
of the household.
Very good. Thanks, Rose.
Look, Con, I can't help it
if I'm not a moron.
Miller describes
the Reverend Samuel Parris
as cutting a villainous path.
Rivers! Bolton!
-Shut up!
-Good Morning.
Wake up, ya bums!
How else would you describe
the Reverend Samuel Parris?
-Who?
-He's a knob.
-He's a knob.
-He's a knob.
Evil, wicked, rotten are probably
better terms to use in an essay,
but "a knob" will do.
Hey, sir? Can I play the knob?
Why?
I think this guy sounds like
he's got a bit of balls.
Con, you are Reverend Knob Parris.
-Chaka?
-Sir? Can I play Goody Proctor?
Because I want to play someone
called Goody.
Okay, Chaka, Goody Proctor.
And I'd like to be Abigail.
Wasn't she in Bewitched?
-And you should be John Proctor.
-Why?
Well, the play's about a younger girl
that falls in love with an older guy.
So we need an older guy to play the role.
Rose, if we used that reasoning,
we'd have ordained ministers
playing the two ministers' roles.
I'm not taking a part.
But how many of these guys
know how to fall in love
the way the guy in the play does?
I'm sure they'll manage, Rose.
I'm sure they'll manage.
But it'd be so much more powerful
if I had an older guy
playing the role opposite me.
If you were there,
then I wouldn't even have to act.
If that's not an invitation,
I don't know what is.
Hey, you should get
one of them leg rope things.
Rose, what are you doing here?
Same as you. Just having fun.
-I don't like being followed.
-I come here all the time.
-I've never seen you here before.
-Doesn't mean I don't come here.
Right, look, no. This is ridiculous.
It's got to stop.
All right, all right.
But can we clear something up?
What?
I just want to find out whether
this is my imagination or not.
But do you find me attractive?
Rose, yes, I find you attractive,
but that doesn't mean anything.
That's okay, that's all I wanted to know.
Look at the dero.
-What are you doing, maggot?
-Collecting cans, what does it look like?
-What, for money?
-Can't say, Chaka.
Where have you been anyway?
-I worked with Rivers all day.
-You poor thing.
Listen, Steve, we're going down to Ruby's.
Are you going to come down?
I can't, man. I've got to finish this.
-Can't it wait until tomorrow?
-No, it can't wait. I've got to do it.
Hey, Con.
Finish it off, man.
-Thanks, man.
-What are you--
-I‘ll see youse later, all right?
-What are you doing anyway?
-I didn't finish with that.
-I'll tell you about it later.
It's a surprise.
I'll get it.
What is wrong with you?
He does nothing for weeks,
gets the guilts,
runs down to the gym and stuffs his back.
No pain, no gain.
There's nothing like that feeling
when you push your body to the limit,
is there, Graham?
-So do you exercise every day?
-No.
I'll go for a wave before school
if it's good.
-What?
-That's very good.
Thank you. And I enjoy it.
You should come for a surf
with me sometime.
-What's so funny?
-Yeah, I might.
Listen, Chris was saying that
Rose Malouf was coming on
-a bit strong in class today.
-You could say that.
She, um, turned up at the beach
this afternoon.
And what? Was she on her own?
She wanted to know
if I found her attractive.
What did you say?
I told her she was.
Do you think
that was a good idea?
Well, it's the truth.
She is an attractive young girl.
I think you've got yourself
into trouble there, mate.
Well, what am I going to do?
I'm not going to say the kid's ugly,
because she's not.
What are you all looking at me for?
She's the one sexually harassing me,
I‘m not encouraging her.
Deal with it! You're the grown-up.
You're the teacher.
You're the one in control
of the situation, aren't you?
How's it going on your end?
Hey, Mr. Deloraine. How are you doing?
-What's this?
-This, sir, is a can slammer.
-A can slammer?
-Yes, sir.
You sort of just take a can like so
and throw it up there like that.
We've already got plenty
of garbage bins in the yard.
And they work when
people bother to use them.
I don't want this junk
adding to the litter in the yard.
But nice try, boys.
Still got two days to go.
Why didn't you bolt
the back board up properly?
-So this is my fault?
-Yes, it is your fault.
Your job was the back board…
Okay, I want you all to look at Act 3
when you go home tonight.
For those doing the lighting,
remember it's the Salem Meeting House.
Rose? Rose, could I have a moment?
Yeah, of course.
-This situation between us.
-Yes?
As a teacher,
I'm in a very vulnerable position.
I can't afford to let anyone
get the wrong idea about you and I.
Now, the Department of Education…
have got guidelines that make it clear.
This is the last time that
you and I will be alone together,
either at school, or anywhere else.
-Is that clear?
-Why?
Because if there's any hint
of improper conduct,
it's me who could get the chop.
And I don't intend to let that happen.
Improper conduct? What do you mean?
Look, rules and regulations,
they state the penalties that I can incur,
like suspension without pay,
transfer to another school,
even dismissal.
So this means you won't be
helping me with my writing.
The only contact that we will have
is in the classroom.
I don't want you to follow me
to the beach or anywhere else.
-But I thought you liked me.
-I'm your teacher. You're my student.
That's our only relationship.
And that's the way
it's going to stay from now on.
How'd she take it?
I don't think she liked it.
She's a smart girl. She'll think about it.
Well, I'm relieved.
It's good you did it quickly.
Stella.
Would you give these
to Effie for me, please?
She's not here.
Well, I promised I'd buy her
an outfit for Sophie's party.
-Here it is.
-You shouldn't have. Thank you.
-How much do I owe you?
-No, it's a gift.
Unless, of course,
you have any objections.
No, no, no.
Won't you please come in?
-No, I have to go.
-No, look, I'm sorry.
I was wrong. I didn't listen to you.
Please. I have to talk to you.
"He who has control of
the elementary schools for five years
is established in power forever."
Now what do you think
the author means by that?
Who cares?
So this…
It just doesn't happen in schools…
What did he say?
He doesn't want to see me anymore.
-That's ridiculous. He has to.
-Outside class, I mean.
This is like some religions, then.
They brainwash the little kids
and they've got them forever.
Yeah. I don't know
if I'd use the word brainwash,
-but that's the general idea.
-Did he say why?
Something about the Department guidelines
and not wanting to get into trouble.
-Are you girls quite finished?
-Just relax, miss.
-Yeah, shut up, the two of youse.
-Such a distraction.
All right. You see, what we learn
as children stays with us forever.
The beliefs and habits
that we get from our parents,
they're always going to be with us.
-What did he say? Tell me!
-Nothing.
Let's say there was a general
election tomorrow.
-Now, who would you all vote for?
-Who does he think he is?
-I just don't understand why he said that.
-Who'd vote for the Liberal party?
Would you girls be quiet?
Why do you keep picking on me?
Rose?
Does he know
he's hurt your feelings?
You should have heard him.
He was worse than my dad.
Don't worry.
You know, but I feel so stupid.
Don't worry about him.
I asked her to be quiet
and then she just burst into tears.
-So did you talk to her?
-Yeah, I tried,
but she just kept on saying
nothing was wrong.
-Mr. North.
-Yes.
Remember what you said this morning?
Rose, we said all we need
to say on the subject.
But it's not fair. You got to say
what you wanted to say,
-I didn't get a chance.
-Rose, there's no need for this.
How do you know?
You don't understand how I feel.
I love you.
I think you're great,
I really look up to you.
Rose…
Rose, this has happened to me before.
-I knew something had happened.
-Yeah.
Meet me on the promenade of the beach
this afternoon.
Thanks.
My children…
have made it clear to me that
I'm narrow-minded.
They're right. You are.
Well…
I know every marriage breakup is painful.
It doesn't matter who is right
and who is wrong.
It's never easy.
You didn't say that the other day.
I had no right to make
a judgment of you. I'm sorry.
So, have you found another job?
Yeah, a temporary one. In a canteen.
Nick and Effie have been giving me
a really hard time.
They miss you.
I do, too.
-Really?
-I do.
-Really?
-I do.
I miss your cooking.
-You don't have to lie.
-No, really.
Would you consider coming back?
Good. It's settled.
A little ouzo to seal the deal?
Okay. It's a deal.
Hold it, hold it, hold it!
Do you want a go, sir?
Looks like a winner, boys.
Good to see you two
getting on together again.
What are you talking about, sir?
We've always got along.
Yeah, right.
All right, now. Come on.
So what has happened to you before?
I hate the way that you keep treating me.
I treat you the same
as any other student, Rose.
No, I mean, as if there was nothing
going on between us.
There is nothing…
There's nothing going on between us.
I like you and I was trying to help you
because I think you've got
talent and potential.
Why do you keep saying that?
Why do keep denying that there's feelings?
I'm going to tell you a secret.
But you have to promise
to keep it, though.
-Are you sure?
-Yes.
-Are you sure?
-Yes.
I was married. Five years ago.
-You said you were single.
-I am. Now.
I was posted to a country school.
My wife stayed in Sydney.
This is sounding like I'm making excuses,
and I suppose I am, but--
Get to the good bit.
The good bit.
I don't know if I'd call it that.
Anyway.
I drifted into a relationship
with one of my students.
She was 18, doing her HSC.
She was a very bright person.
Her parents paid me
to give her extra tuition.
Her father came by to pick her up
and he busted us.
Heavy?
That's terrible.
It broke up my marriage.
It hurt this girl very deeply.
It almost cost me my job.
This isn't a game, Rose.
It's people's lives and careers.
That's why it cannot happen again.
Look, I don't want to make
any trouble for you.
Thanks.
And I'm really glad
that you trusted me enough to tell me.
See you.
Hey, Mr. Poulos. Look, I've got it.
Come on, girl. Come on.
Yes. Get it in the hoop!
Come on, Nick.
You're not gonna get away that easily.
Yeah, come on. That's cheating.
Here we go. Yes!
Come on!
Hey!
-Stella's beating Nick.
-Not for long.
Come on, you're going to be late.
-Come and finish your breakfast.
-One more shot.
-One more, one more.
-I've got it. I've got it.
Hey, Nick! Get inside.
-How does it feel
to be beaten by someone twice your age?
-Come on.
-And a girl.
Right.
-Give me another chance.
Stella, Stella, Stella!
Come on, mate. Give it your best shot.
Get out of my house!
Game's not over
till the fat lady sings, baldy.
Hey, Steve.
I've got to show you something.
-Come with me. Hi, boys.
-I'm wanna stay with the boys.
Come on. Come with me.
-Why don't you watch where you're going?
-Sorry.
-Stupid bush pig!
-What'd you call her?
Feel safe hiding behind your girl, do you?
All right. Break it up.
Knock it off!
Break it up!
Him and his moll started it.
-I was minding my own business.
-He called my girlfriend a bush pig, sir.
-You two in my office, now.
See what you've done, Stevie? Well done.
-Screw you, man.
-"Screw you, man."
Leave me alone.
He just said to me, you know,
"Do you want to go out
and replace some fluids?"
God. He sounds like a real charmer.
Actually, it was
a pretty heavy aerobics class.
And look, with a line like that,
I really couldn't refuse, could I?
Well, judging by the time you got home,
you replaced quite a few.
-Did I wake you?
-No, I was still reading.
Good morning.
-Morning.
-Hi.
Have you picked a play
for your year elevens yet?
No, but I did think about it last night.
I would have thought
the kids in your class
have enough drama in their lives, really.
This'll help them bring it out.
Rose Malouf gave me
some of her stories to read.
-They're very good.
-Yeah, she's a very intelligent girl.
Yes, she's got a great style, uncommon.
I'd like to give her some encouragement.
Yeah.
Showtime.
Come on, Chaka, hurry up.
We're going to be late.
-I'm nearly finished.
-What's the rush?
Rose wants to perv on Mr. North.
I do not. He's a very good teacher.
Are you telling me he's not gorgeous?
Come on, Chaka.
All right, hurry up, that's it.
Rose!
-Guys!
-Come on.
You two boys
are a big disappointment to me.
I thought you'd sorted
your problems out by now.
But you've got no intention
of doing that, have you?
What do you got
to say for yourself, Rivers?
-Not a thing, sir.
-That'd be right. And you, Wiley?
Not me, sir.
Well, seeing as you both like playing
with rubbish so much,
I'm gonna put you on yard duty
till the end of the month.
I can't, sir. I've got rugby training.
Wait a minute, he started all this.
I don't care who started it,
I want the yard spotless
by the end of the month,
and you two have got the job.
-Look, I'm not spending a month with him.
-You don't and you'll be on it
till the end of the term.
-What if we can do it in a week?
-You two?
-Yeah.
-What, man? You've got to be kidding.
-I'll hold you to it, Rivers.
Beauty.
What are you talking about?
What do you mean, a week?
What do you mean, a week?
Welcome to our show, good morning.
One of the founding members
of Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs…
Mr. Poulos, I'm sorry.
I was trying to hoover quietly.
Did I wake you?
No.
It's always hard to sleep in the day.
Keep going. Please keep going.
-You sure it's all right? Okay.
-Yes.
Tell me, how long did it take you
to get used to sleeping during the day?
I never get used to it, you know.
It's always hard and I'm tired
all the time when I'm on night shift.
Yeah, I love sleeping during the day,
but, you know,
I can't stand not sleeping at night.
Fantastic. They were just fantastic.
It was late '60s and England, London…
So, coming to the staff meeting
this afternoon?
Suppose so. What's it about?
You know, the usual things.
We list all the teaching aids
that we're going to need,
and Mr. Deloraine tells us that
we can't afford them.
Boy. Sounds like every staff meeting
I've ever been to.
Have you actually considered
doing Romeo and Juliet?
I've done a bit of work on it in class.
The kids really liked it.
More teenage love?
-Do you want a coffee?
-Sure.
No, I was leaning more towards
The Crucible, Arthur Miller.
That's not a bad play.
Yeah. You know, if anyone understands
paranoia and hysteria, it's those kids.
Just got to check out
the playground for that.
-There's some good parts in it for girls.
-Yeah.
Would you mind if I sat in
on one of your classes?
No, I'd love you to.
You know, those kids,
they really like you.
-Don't worry. They like you, too.
-Really?
Especially the girls.
And then Dimitri's mother says to her
"Okay, if you don't want me here,
I'll go back to Serifos,
where everybody loves me
and there are no retirement villages."
She hasn't lived on Serifos for 30 years.
She doesn't realize things have changed.
Maybe not so much.
Come on. 30 years,
of course things have changed.
That's the trouble
with the old ones, you know?
They just don't realize.
Another thing.
I don't know how Theo puts up
with having that old mother-in-law of his
live with them.
What else would he do? I mean, old people,
they're good to live with.
That's a great attitude
to have, Mr. Poulos.
-Not many men would feel that way.
-Is that why your husband left you?
I‘m sorry.
No, I had no right to ask that question.
No, that's all right.
No, you don't have to answer.
Please don't.
No, that's okay. That's okay.
You can ask me.
He didn't leave me, I left him.
-You left him?
-Yeah.
-You left your husband.
-Yeah.
I had my reasons.
Can't be any reasons
to walk out on a marriage.
You serious?
Well, you know, you get married,
you make a commitment.
Okay? I mean, I know it's hard,
but that's your duty.
You're not interested
in hearing my reasons.
There can't be any reasons. No reasons.
Look, that's how I feel about it.
Must be great
to feel so right all the time.
Now, wait a minute, look.
Marriage vows are forever.
-You don't know the circumstances.
-Forever.
-You don't know the circumstances!
-There can't be any circumstances. Sorry.
Please.
-If you don't like it, don't get married.
Go and live in sin, but don't get married.
You go to hell!
I'm sorry. I'm really sorry.
One of the purposes of improvisation
is to help you express yourselves better.
We often know what we're gonna say
but we have trouble putting into words.
-Sir?
-Yes, Chaka.
What star sign are you?
Star sign?
Yeah, when were you born?
I reckon you're an Aquarius.
All right. I'm a Leo.
Now, next class,
we're going to be discussing
some techniques of improvisation
and how to relate--
-Hello?
-Sorry, sir.
Are you married, sir?
-What sort of question is that?
-No, I'm not married.
Does anyone else want
to ask a question while I'm here?
-We can get it out of the way.
-How old are you, sir?
-Why aren't you married?
-Because he's smart enough
-to know better, you silly cut-monk.
-Some people like being married.
-Hey, have you got a girlfriend?
-Not at the moment, no.
What is this?
Before you go I want you all
to relate to an animal,
which is gonna be easy for most of you.
That's what we're going to be
doing next class, animals. Bye.
Con, get off the phone, man. Let's go.
What's gonna happen?
Because I'm gonna tell you now…
I was wondering whether
you'd read my stories yet.
Yeah, I have.
Do you have time to talk about them?
Sure.
Can't wait to get home.
Same for me. I'm tired as.
What's wrong, Eff?
Stella's leaving.
No way. Why?
She's in the kitchen.
She said she's gonna cook dinner first.
Don't worry, Effie. It'll be cool.
-Stella.
-Hey, Niko.
So, what's this I hear about you leaving?
Yeah, it's true.
Since when?
-I thought you liked it here.
-I do, I love it.
-So why leave?
-Ask your dad.
Well, I'm asking you.
We had a disagreement.
-He didn't sack you, did he?
-Sack me?
You kidding? I resigned.
"I sat down on the thin mattress,
revolted by the foul blankets."
That's great.
Yeah, no… Well done.
The only criticism I've got, right,
is that you set the story up really well…
-Yeah.
-…and then you tend to rush to the end
-like you wanna finish quick.
-Yeah, I know what you mean.
I reread one of my stories last night.
-Thought the same thing.
-It's just a matter of structure, really.
Remember I told you how to…
-Yeah.
-How to build a story like a house?
Yeah, yeah.
Hey, you know, it's no wonder
the girls tease you in class.
I mean, you should have seen
our last drama teacher.
He was, like, 50 years old
with hairs growing out of his nose.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Look, we've done enough for today?
Yeah. Okay.
Why don't you just stay?
I mean, you know what he's like.
He wants me to turn into
some old Greek housewife.
And that certainly isn't me.
And what else?
I don't want to discuss it with you, Nick.
Well, now you are starting
to sound like a Greek housewife.
Okay. It's stupid.
It's like this. Your father found out…
that my husband didn't leave me,
I left him.
-Is that it?
-That's it.
-Well, that's ridiculous.
-I know.
-Well, you must have had a good reason.
-I did.
It's a matter for Stella and me
to work it out.
I'm the father. You don't forget it.
-What about us?
Don't you think me and Effie got the right
to know why you guys are fighting?
And I've got the right
to choose not to tell you.
-Anyway, we're not fighting.
-Then why is she leaving?
Listen…
I'm concerned for your sister…
And for you.
Stella, man, she doesn't have any
moral fortitude.
Moral fortitude?
Who cares about moral fortitude?
-She's fun.
-I care. It's my responsibility.
To see that you and your sister
are brought up properly
the way your mother would have done it.
Stella can't be like mum.
Look, we'll get somebody else.
Somebody more suitable.
Maybe even someone who can cook this time.
Cooking? Is that what
you're worried about? The cooking?
Hey, look. When you're older
and you got your own family,
then you'll understand.
It's a father's job
to choose the right environment
for his kids.
You know what, you talk like we live
in some Greek village.
Now, this is 1994, Dad, it's Australia.
Wake up to yourself.
Get out of here, will you?
-Rose, spill it out.
-Well?
-Well, what?
-What's the goss, Rose?
-What?
-What did you and Mr. North talk about?
Phil was just giving me
some advice on my writing.
Phil? Did he tell you
you could call him Phil?
-Obviously not in class.
-What did he say about your stories?
-He says I've got talent.
-I'd watch it if I was you.
-He might be cute, but he's a teacher.
-What's that supposed to mean?
Yo, ladies!
-You wanna play some pool or what?
-In a minute.
Well, what's that supposed to mean?
Put it this way.
We know what you're up to.
-What?
-You and Mr. North?
-You guys are crazy.
-You're the one who's crazy.
-I don't even wanna talk about this.
-Rose.
-What's the big deal?
-Just tell us, come on.
Just tell us. We're your friends.
-What happened with Deloraine?
-I have to work with suck face over there.
-The feeling's mutual, soccer poof.
-Meat head.
Should have finished
what I started this morning.
-Peter.
-Anytime you're ready.
-Hey, hey!
-Stop it.
Say, what is it with you guys, anyway?
Come on, Steve. He's not worth it.
-I want to see you both shake hands.
-In your dreams.
Then make my dreams come true.
It's up to you.
You shake hands or you get out.
Shake hands.
-Now get out.
-This isn't over, tosser.
Fine.
Okay, I'm gonna make some
special scrambled eggs on toast.
With fried tomatoes, bacon.
No, thanks. I've already had my breakfast.
-Effie, darling? Yum, yum, yum!
-I'm not hungry.
All right, so what about dinner?
I've got your mother's special recipe
for moussaka.
I think I'll just be happy
with a sandwich, thanks.
Stella used to make moussaka
on a Wednesday night.
Right. Now, look, guys. I mean, you know,
I know you're upset about Stella,
but we really couldn't afford her anyway.
Well, I could get a job after school
to help pay the wages.
-Money's not really the problem.
-You just said it was.
-I know what I just said.
-Well?
She was gonna take me shopping for a dress
for Sophie's birthday party next weekend.
Hey, now, come on. I can do that.
We can go this afternoon
or one afternoon this week.
-Effie, are you ready? Let's go. Come on.
-Yeah.
Bye.
Okay, feeding time.
Have your animals ready.
You could be next.
- I'm not ready, sir.
All right, anyone else?
Yeah, I've got one. I've got one.
Bolton.
Come on, Rivers.
A double act.
Yeah.
-Con, you got an animal ready?
-Let Rivers go first, sir.
-Come on, Con.
-I just went.
Solo.
Can you do a gorilla?
You're just being normal, aren't you?
-Con, the zoo is open.
-Yes, sir.
All right.
You can do better than that.
Hey, poochie, come over here!
-You want this?
-He likes balls.
Come on, fetch. Fetch.
Good doggie.
Come here.
Get him.
Go down, boy.
All right!
Beautiful, Con. Very subtle.
I think we all found what that one was.
Anyone else?
-I've got one.
-Rose.
What's that?
That's one turtle!
Yeah.
Ooh!
Today's your lucky day, man.
-Thanks, Rose, that'll do.
-You were supposed to stroke me.
Thank you, Rose!
All right, Jeff.
Oi! What are we going to do
about Deloraine?
Search me.
Yeah, but I'm not that excited
about doing anything
that means spending time with you, Rivers.
Don't think I feel any differently, mate.
Deloraine's going to come down on us
if we don't come up with the goods.
I suppose we could paint pictures
or do posters something, couldn't we?
Would posters make you
want to clean up the yard?
No, I suppose not.
Hey, you'd clean it up
if it was fun right?
Yeah.
Could I have a word
with you guys about Rose?
Sure. Is she having problems?
No. I am. I think she's got a crush on me.
A crush.
-The male ego.
Isn't it a wonderful thing?
- Hey, it might be the male ego, but--
-Well, come on, spit it out.
Well, it's her manner.
She's constantly asking questions
and paying attention.
That sounds like Rose.
She's a very bright girl.
I know, but there's more to it than that.
What? Has she said or done
anything specific?
Well, she was very physical
in this improvisation class.
She was rubbing herself up against me.
What do you mean,
she was rubbing herself up against you?
She was being a cat.
Well, cats do rub themselves up
against people, don't they?
Yeah, I know, but this was disturbing.
Well, it sounds to me like you've got
more of a problem than she has.
Listen, if you're worried about it,
then I suggest that
you avoid being seen with her on your own
and don't single her out in any way.
Look, Rose is a very sensible girl.
I'm sure she wouldn't do anything stupid.
Please. Good sense
has nothing to do with falling in love.
You should know that.
Thanks.
Okay.
There.
I used to cook this for your mother
when she was sick.
-It's nice.
-Yeah? Good.
Yeah, it's okay.
I'm not hungry.
Now, look, I made some enquiries today
about a housekeeper and we're in luck.
Mrs. Paps is available.
I thought you said
you couldn't afford a housekeeper?
We've got to get somebody to help us.
Mrs. Paps has got hairs
growing out of her chin.
Her cooking is supposed to be
out of this world.
I like Stella's cooking.
Wait a minute, not Mrs. Paps.
-That bush pig!
-Now, Nick, cut it out, will you?
She's a bush pig!
-Hey, cut it out.
-She is.
-Cut it out. I don't care what she--
-Man, no way!
And I bet
she can't play basketball, either.
-You guys. Excuse me
-You dropped Stella for that…
-young lady.
-that thing.
-You just shut up.
-No way!
He's got that bush pig.
What are you looking at me for?
I didn't do nothing.
So why didn't you get the pipe, dickhead?
-Why do I have to get it?
-Because you said you would!
No, I didn't.
And don't call me no dickhead!
Okay. Right, come on. Quiet down.
My grandmother told me
when she was young,
people used to make love potions
and tokens to attract the ones they loved.
Really?
Well, you start with a bit of his hair
or his toenails.
That's rubbish, man!
It's true, it's true.
Many societies in the past
and now believe in witchcraft.
In Haiti in the Caribbean,
some people believe in the living dead.
-Zombies?
-Dracula.
I want to suck some of your blood.
Yeah, right.
Keep a check on your hormones, Con.
Wait till after school. Thank you!
You like?
Now, all the stuff
we've been talking about
can be classed as witchcraft.
Belief in this stuff, especially
hundreds of years ago, wasn't uncommon.
Now turn to--
-See you.
-See you.
Bye.
I was just starting to get comfortable.
I made some rewrites on my stories.
Do you have time to look at them?
Not at the moment, Rose.
Leave them with me
and I'll check 'em out, okay?
Toenail clippings?
If you love someone,
you love everything about them.
Not their toenail clippings.
She doesn't know anything
about love, hey, Rose?
You two got no idea.
I'm gonna get something to eat.
What's up with you?
He's annoyed with me and I don't know why.
-Who?
-Phil. He was really abrupt.
He sounded like my olds or something.
That's his job. He's our teacher.
But I know he likes me.
What do you reckon I've done to upset him?
Well, you could start
with your cat act yesterday.
-He loved it.
-He looked pretty uncomfortable to me.
If you were as close to him as I was,
you'd know he liked it.
Look, maybe you should just
back off, chill out.
Where's Tasmania?
Hang on a second, I'm still drawing it.
Yeah, sure.
Effie, what's my little baby doing?
I'm not your baby, Dad.
I'm going to color in.
Good idea.
She's still angry with me.
Look, I don't want Effie
to think that it's all right
for a woman to walk out on her husband.
Your mother never would have done that.
Well, maybe that's because
Mum had you for a husband.
-Come on.
-Hey, Stella wasn't so lucky.
-Her husband was no good.
-How do you know that?
Because she told me,
that's how I know that.
What else did she tell you?
Yeah, the guy's a gambler.
He used to mess around with other women.
He was out half the time.
She didn't even know who he was with
or where he was or nothing.
Why didn't she tell me?
She tried to tell you
but you're so stubborn you don't listen!
Anyway, listen.
Whatever happened between her
and her husband's none of our business.
No, I do think it is our business.
Okay, that guy treated her like dirt,
and you're doing the same.
Listen, I don't want
to talk about it, okay?
I have to go to work. That's it.
…between freedom and order.
If we tilt either way,
society can fall apart.
Hey, sir, you should tell Southgate
about that, mate.
-I will.
-About our freedom and control?
Does anyone know why Elizabeth Proctor--
Miss Milano, welcome.
Does anyone know why Elizabeth Proctor
was called Goody Proctor?
Short for Goody Two-shoes?
-No.
Maybe she was a baddie?
No.
It's short for Goodwife,
which is the female equivalent to Goodman.
It was the title used for the mistress
of the household.
Very good. Thanks, Rose.
Look, Con, I can't help it
if I'm not a moron.
Miller describes
the Reverend Samuel Parris
as cutting a villainous path.
Rivers! Bolton!
-Shut up!
-Good Morning.
Wake up, ya bums!
How else would you describe
the Reverend Samuel Parris?
-Who?
-He's a knob.
-He's a knob.
-He's a knob.
Evil, wicked, rotten are probably
better terms to use in an essay,
but "a knob" will do.
Hey, sir? Can I play the knob?
Why?
I think this guy sounds like
he's got a bit of balls.
Con, you are Reverend Knob Parris.
-Chaka?
-Sir? Can I play Goody Proctor?
Because I want to play someone
called Goody.
Okay, Chaka, Goody Proctor.
And I'd like to be Abigail.
Wasn't she in Bewitched?
-And you should be John Proctor.
-Why?
Well, the play's about a younger girl
that falls in love with an older guy.
So we need an older guy to play the role.
Rose, if we used that reasoning,
we'd have ordained ministers
playing the two ministers' roles.
I'm not taking a part.
But how many of these guys
know how to fall in love
the way the guy in the play does?
I'm sure they'll manage, Rose.
I'm sure they'll manage.
But it'd be so much more powerful
if I had an older guy
playing the role opposite me.
If you were there,
then I wouldn't even have to act.
If that's not an invitation,
I don't know what is.
Hey, you should get
one of them leg rope things.
Rose, what are you doing here?
Same as you. Just having fun.
-I don't like being followed.
-I come here all the time.
-I've never seen you here before.
-Doesn't mean I don't come here.
Right, look, no. This is ridiculous.
It's got to stop.
All right, all right.
But can we clear something up?
What?
I just want to find out whether
this is my imagination or not.
But do you find me attractive?
Rose, yes, I find you attractive,
but that doesn't mean anything.
That's okay, that's all I wanted to know.
Look at the dero.
-What are you doing, maggot?
-Collecting cans, what does it look like?
-What, for money?
-Can't say, Chaka.
Where have you been anyway?
-I worked with Rivers all day.
-You poor thing.
Listen, Steve, we're going down to Ruby's.
Are you going to come down?
I can't, man. I've got to finish this.
-Can't it wait until tomorrow?
-No, it can't wait. I've got to do it.
Hey, Con.
Finish it off, man.
-Thanks, man.
-What are you--
-I‘ll see youse later, all right?
-What are you doing anyway?
-I didn't finish with that.
-I'll tell you about it later.
It's a surprise.
I'll get it.
What is wrong with you?
He does nothing for weeks,
gets the guilts,
runs down to the gym and stuffs his back.
No pain, no gain.
There's nothing like that feeling
when you push your body to the limit,
is there, Graham?
-So do you exercise every day?
-No.
I'll go for a wave before school
if it's good.
-What?
-That's very good.
Thank you. And I enjoy it.
You should come for a surf
with me sometime.
-What's so funny?
-Yeah, I might.
Listen, Chris was saying that
Rose Malouf was coming on
-a bit strong in class today.
-You could say that.
She, um, turned up at the beach
this afternoon.
And what? Was she on her own?
She wanted to know
if I found her attractive.
What did you say?
I told her she was.
Do you think
that was a good idea?
Well, it's the truth.
She is an attractive young girl.
I think you've got yourself
into trouble there, mate.
Well, what am I going to do?
I'm not going to say the kid's ugly,
because she's not.
What are you all looking at me for?
She's the one sexually harassing me,
I‘m not encouraging her.
Deal with it! You're the grown-up.
You're the teacher.
You're the one in control
of the situation, aren't you?
How's it going on your end?
Hey, Mr. Deloraine. How are you doing?
-What's this?
-This, sir, is a can slammer.
-A can slammer?
-Yes, sir.
You sort of just take a can like so
and throw it up there like that.
We've already got plenty
of garbage bins in the yard.
And they work when
people bother to use them.
I don't want this junk
adding to the litter in the yard.
But nice try, boys.
Still got two days to go.
Why didn't you bolt
the back board up properly?
-So this is my fault?
-Yes, it is your fault.
Your job was the back board…
Okay, I want you all to look at Act 3
when you go home tonight.
For those doing the lighting,
remember it's the Salem Meeting House.
Rose? Rose, could I have a moment?
Yeah, of course.
-This situation between us.
-Yes?
As a teacher,
I'm in a very vulnerable position.
I can't afford to let anyone
get the wrong idea about you and I.
Now, the Department of Education…
have got guidelines that make it clear.
This is the last time that
you and I will be alone together,
either at school, or anywhere else.
-Is that clear?
-Why?
Because if there's any hint
of improper conduct,
it's me who could get the chop.
And I don't intend to let that happen.
Improper conduct? What do you mean?
Look, rules and regulations,
they state the penalties that I can incur,
like suspension without pay,
transfer to another school,
even dismissal.
So this means you won't be
helping me with my writing.
The only contact that we will have
is in the classroom.
I don't want you to follow me
to the beach or anywhere else.
-But I thought you liked me.
-I'm your teacher. You're my student.
That's our only relationship.
And that's the way
it's going to stay from now on.
How'd she take it?
I don't think she liked it.
She's a smart girl. She'll think about it.
Well, I'm relieved.
It's good you did it quickly.
Stella.
Would you give these
to Effie for me, please?
She's not here.
Well, I promised I'd buy her
an outfit for Sophie's party.
-Here it is.
-You shouldn't have. Thank you.
-How much do I owe you?
-No, it's a gift.
Unless, of course,
you have any objections.
No, no, no.
Won't you please come in?
-No, I have to go.
-No, look, I'm sorry.
I was wrong. I didn't listen to you.
Please. I have to talk to you.
"He who has control of
the elementary schools for five years
is established in power forever."
Now what do you think
the author means by that?
Who cares?
So this…
It just doesn't happen in schools…
What did he say?
He doesn't want to see me anymore.
-That's ridiculous. He has to.
-Outside class, I mean.
This is like some religions, then.
They brainwash the little kids
and they've got them forever.
Yeah. I don't know
if I'd use the word brainwash,
-but that's the general idea.
-Did he say why?
Something about the Department guidelines
and not wanting to get into trouble.
-Are you girls quite finished?
-Just relax, miss.
-Yeah, shut up, the two of youse.
-Such a distraction.
All right. You see, what we learn
as children stays with us forever.
The beliefs and habits
that we get from our parents,
they're always going to be with us.
-What did he say? Tell me!
-Nothing.
Let's say there was a general
election tomorrow.
-Now, who would you all vote for?
-Who does he think he is?
-I just don't understand why he said that.
-Who'd vote for the Liberal party?
Would you girls be quiet?
Why do you keep picking on me?
Rose?
Does he know
he's hurt your feelings?
You should have heard him.
He was worse than my dad.
Don't worry.
You know, but I feel so stupid.
Don't worry about him.
I asked her to be quiet
and then she just burst into tears.
-So did you talk to her?
-Yeah, I tried,
but she just kept on saying
nothing was wrong.
-Mr. North.
-Yes.
Remember what you said this morning?
Rose, we said all we need
to say on the subject.
But it's not fair. You got to say
what you wanted to say,
-I didn't get a chance.
-Rose, there's no need for this.
How do you know?
You don't understand how I feel.
I love you.
I think you're great,
I really look up to you.
Rose…
Rose, this has happened to me before.
-I knew something had happened.
-Yeah.
Meet me on the promenade of the beach
this afternoon.
Thanks.
My children…
have made it clear to me that
I'm narrow-minded.
They're right. You are.
Well…
I know every marriage breakup is painful.
It doesn't matter who is right
and who is wrong.
It's never easy.
You didn't say that the other day.
I had no right to make
a judgment of you. I'm sorry.
So, have you found another job?
Yeah, a temporary one. In a canteen.
Nick and Effie have been giving me
a really hard time.
They miss you.
I do, too.
-Really?
-I do.
-Really?
-I do.
I miss your cooking.
-You don't have to lie.
-No, really.
Would you consider coming back?
Good. It's settled.
A little ouzo to seal the deal?
Okay. It's a deal.
Hold it, hold it, hold it!
Do you want a go, sir?
Looks like a winner, boys.
Good to see you two
getting on together again.
What are you talking about, sir?
We've always got along.
Yeah, right.
All right, now. Come on.
So what has happened to you before?
I hate the way that you keep treating me.
I treat you the same
as any other student, Rose.
No, I mean, as if there was nothing
going on between us.
There is nothing…
There's nothing going on between us.
I like you and I was trying to help you
because I think you've got
talent and potential.
Why do you keep saying that?
Why do keep denying that there's feelings?
I'm going to tell you a secret.
But you have to promise
to keep it, though.
-Are you sure?
-Yes.
-Are you sure?
-Yes.
I was married. Five years ago.
-You said you were single.
-I am. Now.
I was posted to a country school.
My wife stayed in Sydney.
This is sounding like I'm making excuses,
and I suppose I am, but--
Get to the good bit.
The good bit.
I don't know if I'd call it that.
Anyway.
I drifted into a relationship
with one of my students.
She was 18, doing her HSC.
She was a very bright person.
Her parents paid me
to give her extra tuition.
Her father came by to pick her up
and he busted us.
Heavy?
That's terrible.
It broke up my marriage.
It hurt this girl very deeply.
It almost cost me my job.
This isn't a game, Rose.
It's people's lives and careers.
That's why it cannot happen again.
Look, I don't want to make
any trouble for you.
Thanks.
And I'm really glad
that you trusted me enough to tell me.
See you.
Hey, Mr. Poulos. Look, I've got it.