Heartbreak High (1994–1999): Season 1, Episode 26 - Episode #1.26 - full transcript

Come on, Mom. Wake up.

You've taken my money again.
-I wanna sleep.

If you wanna sleep, come inside and sleep.

Come on. What are you looking at? Hey?

Come on, Mom.

Hang on.

Hello.
-Breakfast delivery.

-So, this is your new job, is it?
-No. Still helping the needy.

-I heard there was a food shortage.
-And you heard right.

So, um, where's your flatmate?

And I thought you were here to see me.



I am.
I just want to make sure she's not here.

She's in there,
running up the hot water bill.

Has she, um, mentioned anything?

What? About maybe going
to Indonesia with you?

Yeah, she mentioned it.

-And?
-No, sorry. I don't rat on my friends.

Hi.
-Hi.

Do you want a coffee?
-No.

-Um…
-Croissants. Very nice.

-Peace offering.
-Peace offering?

-Yeah. Not a bribe.
-Not a bribe.

I wouldn't want you
to think I was pressuring you.

-I wouldn't think that.
-You wouldn't get these in Bali.

What do you get in Bali?



They have this delicious
black rice pudding.

Sounds delicious.

Have you, um, come to any decisions?

Well, I've had to put forward
my departure. I'm leaving on Friday.

Friday.

You argue about the most stupid things,
like how the car's gonna be parked.

Now I wish Dad didn't leave,
and not because of some other woman.

The marriage was finished long ago.

I kept it going for the sake of you
and the kids. Look, Elaine just happened.

You didn't keep anything going.
You were never there.

Is slaving all day and half the night
to put bread on the table a crime now?

What bread? You haven't even been
paying maintenance--

I haven't got any bloody money.

-Well, if you love the kids--
-Will you just stop it?

I don't think there's any point
in going over old ground.

You two have made your decision
to finish the marriage.

Now, Steve,
have you thought about the changes

this is gonna bring to your life?

Like, what parent are you gonna live with?

Well, I've been living with Mom until now,

so I guess I'll stay with her
because of school.

I've been trying to tell you.

I'm moving to Wollongong
to stay with Mom and Dad.

You said you were thinking
about going to Wollongong.

-And I'm taking Emma and Todd.
-Punishing me isn't gonna help them.

What about me, Mom?

You're welcome to come, of course,
but there's your school, your friends.

Right, I guess you're stuck
with me then, Dad.

I'll have to square it
with Elaine. You see, it's her flat.

It's small, and her kids
are sharing a room and--

I can sleep on the couch.

Look, I think it's best

that you go with your mother,
just for the time being.

He's at the age where he needs his father.

You don't want me to go with you,
do you, Mom?

-That's not--
-And you don't either, Dad.

Do you?

All right. Could you hand your worksheets
towards the front, if you've finished?

The rest of you, that's your homework.

And there's gonna be a test on Germany,
1929-39 at the end of the week.

Hey. Are you okay?

It's all about survival in this world,
isn't it, miss?

Who gets what and how they get it.

It makes me sick.

And I just wanna get out of it.
I just wanna break out of it.

Steve,
what are you talking about?

Your friend Mack doesn't go around
stuffing up people's lives, does he?

Who's stuffing up your life?
Your folks?

Things aren't going too well at home?

Bloody fantastic, actually. Really good.

So what's going on?

Nothing, miss.

Nothing at all.
Just a stupid divorce, that's all.

Aw.

I know.
-Yeah, right.

You got stomachache, Rose?
-Get it together.

-We're trying to feel the baby kick.
-What for?

Because, dummy, it's a fantastic feeling
to know there's life in there.

Well, you can tell that
by the size of her gut. Yo, LA.

-Yes, Peter.
-Can I see you?

Well, you're looking at me.
-No. I mean in private.

-Are you serious?
-Yeah.

Okay. Well, after lunch.

-Okay. Thanks.
-Okay.

So they're finally doing it?
-Yeah.

Well, at least I won't have to listen
to them argue anymore, hey?

Hey. Who are you talking about?
-My parents are getting a divorce.

What are you gonna do?

I can, um, either move down
to Wollongong with--

You're gonna move to Wollongong?
What are you gonna do at Wollongong, man?

I'll just stay here
with my dad and his girlfriend.

Yeah, whereabouts are you gonna stay?

He's got this really huge house.
Spa, lots of bedrooms, pool.

Ooh, spa, lots of bedrooms…

You know, sometimes,
it's better when your parents split up.

You get to spend better time with them.
-That's right.

Yeah, when they're both nice to you,
so you can love one more than the other.

And they're gonna probably spoil
the heck out of you, mate.

-That's what you're gonna love the most.
-I know.

They're already fighting over
who's gonna get me.

I can't handle it anymore.
She's always off her face.

She's still going to AA, isn't she?

Yeah, and she's real serious about that.

And have you tried
talking to her about it?

Yep. It's our favorite topic
of conversation.

So, it's pretty difficult living with Mom
at the moment, right?

You're catching on. I wanna move out.

-Have you told her of this?
-Yep, but she doesn't wanna listen.

She's probably off her face. I don't know.

Peter, have you thought that
she might be scared of losing you?

I don't wanna hurt her but I'm moving out
whether she likes it or not.

So she's gonna have to deal with it.

There are advantages to living at home,
you know.

-Name one. Do you live at home?
-No.

-Well--
-So where are you gonna live?

-I don't know. I'll find somewhere.
-And what do you want me to do?

I want you to tell her.
That way she'll know I'm serious.

-Peter, I can't do that.
-Yes, you can.

-I can't.
-You can.

-I can't.
-You're a counselor.

Look, why don't we get your mom in
and the three of us have a chat?

She probably wouldn't come unless…

I'll ask her.
-Great!

-Why didn't I think of that?
-Is that all?

-Yeah, that's all.
-Good.

-See you, miss.
-See you.

Thanks.

I'm out of here.
-Can't we just talk about it?

There's nothing more to say.

-Steve, where are you going?
-I'm going over to Dad's, Mom.

Can't we talk about this morning?

Mom, I don't wanna talk about
this morning. I'll see you later.

Yeah.

Well, that's--
I should... I should be back then myself.

Yeah. Thanks, mate.

Hi, um, I was listening to you
talk the other day at school.

I was wondering
if I could have a chat with you.

- I'm sorry. I'm Steve Wiley.
. Sit down. Make yourself comfortable.

Thanks.

Well, um…

I was listening to you and I thought,
"Wow, this is great." And, um...

I don't know. I'd like to offer my help,
if I could in any way.

That's good, Steve.
We can always use help with fundraising.

Well, I was thinking more
along the lines of, you know,

getting into the thick of things,
helping out with the sick,

you know, building huts,
clearing land, anything like that.

What about your education?

Well, I'd rather do something important
like help you.

Education's important.
-Well, I know, but I'd rather help you.

Um, what do your parents think about this?

Well, they think it's great. I mean,
they'd be proud of me if I joined in.

Steve, um, look, I'll be honest with you.

I, I really don't think
I could place you.

I mean, I... I need skilled people.

Not just doctors,
but people with real qualifications.

Now, my advice to you
is to finish your education

and, if you still feel the same way,

then come and see me
and I'll see what I can do.

Thanks.

What have you, um, got there?
Your worldly possessions?

No. Just some things
from a friend's place.

Was there anything else
you wanted to ask me?

No, no. Actually, do you mind
if I leave these here for a while?

Yeah, sure. Fine. Drop them anywhere.

Listen, Steve, um, if you ever want
to talk about anything,

you know, life, the universe,
whatever, I'm here.

Sure. Thanks again.

This looks like
it might be Dad's old soccer team.

Good morning.

Hi.
-Hello.

Gee…

What are you doing in your pajamas?

Katerina's in the bathroom.
She's been in there for ages.

Katerina, breakfast.

Can't we get another bathroom?
-Effie wants to use the bathroom.

-What are you doing?
-Homework.

What sort of homework is this?

I'm supposed to interview
a grandparent about the olden days.

Well, why don't you write
to your yaya, ask her questions?

-It's due tomorrow.
-Can I help you?

-I don't mean old, Dad. I mean ancient.
-Thank you. Great.

Well, I do know somebody
who could help you.

Okay.

-Do you know who that is?
-Ancient Greeks?

Very ancient.
Your great-great grandparents.

-Do they wear undies under those skirts?
-Effie.

-Good morning, all.
-Good morning.

Hey, how's my super spunk
this morning?

-Hey? You little beast.
-Good.

Can I borrow your tape recorder?
-What for?

-I need to tape some Greek people.
-Hey, man, why don't you tape me?

You're only half Greek
and you're not old enough.

Hey, I'm old enough, young lady. Don't you
worry about that. I'm old enough.

I'm old enough for that too?

We're gonna have to make up
a timetable. Ten minutes each.

-Get real. I need more than ten minutes.
-Who are you trying to impress?

None of your business, you little squirt.

Miss, hi.

-Steve, where did you sleep last night?
-Um, I slept with some friends.

You left your bags at Mack's.

Steve, you should have just told him.
He would have put you up.

Come on.
Where did you really sleep last night?

I slept here at school.

So, what's happening?
You had a fight with your parents?

Yes, I had a fight with my parents.

-And what? You just upped and left?
-Yes, I just upped and left.

Steve, you should go home and talk
to them. At least try and sort it out.

Home? Right.

It is crazy for you to be wandering around
sleeping in schoolyards.

Miss, you don't have to worry about where
I sleep. It's not your job, all right?

Now, if I don't turn up for class,
if I don't do my work,

then you can tell me what to do.

I hope he's not in any trouble.
He's just a high-spirited boy.

He doesn't mean any harm. Do you, love?

Um, Mrs. Rivers, that's not the reason
I asked you to come down here.

Peter has something
he wants to say. Peter?

-What is it?
-I want to move out of home, Mom.

Don't be silly.
You can't do that.

See? I told you she wouldn't listen.
She never does.

A boy his age should be living at home
with his family, don't you think?

Well, obviously, the idea
would be for Peter to stay at home but--

Yeah, well, he's got a perfectly
good home with me.

A perfectly good home, is it, Mom?
It's a pigsty.

Peter.
-You're always drunk.

And we've never got any money 'cause
you're always spending it on booze.

-Peter. Okay.
-I'm sick of it. You hear me?

Sick of it!
-Peter, okay, all right.

What you're saying is fair enough!
But can we please stop yelling? Please?

Look, I'm just going through a bad patch.

I won't drink anymore, I promise.

How many times have you promised me that?

How many times have you promised me?

Peter, what your mom's saying is that
she wants to give it another go.

Yeah? Well, I can't handle it anymore.
All right? I cannot handle it.

Mom, I am gonna move out of home,
all right?

I'm still gonna come around,
mow the lawn and stuff.

I will look after you.

Look after me? Who'll look after you?

And where's the money
coming from for this?

You never listen to me!
-Peter.

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Look, 60% of these kids
come from split families.

-Steve has just joined the majority.
-But Steve is a really sensitive kid.

He's a boy, he's 18.
Of course he's sensitive.

Look, will you stop worrying
about the kids?

Concentrate on your own life.
You're out of here.

I haven't made up my mind yet.

What do you mean, you haven't
made up your mind? He's gorgeous.

I know.
-So, do you love him?

I wanna be with him.

He's exciting and I think
what he does is extraordinary.

-So you love what he does?
-No.

-What if he worked in a bank?
-He doesn't, Yola.

So, what's the problem?
Is he not good in bed?

Shut up.
Now, please, would you talk to Steve?

Sure, if he wants to,
but I can't force him.

All right.

Hey, listen, guys. Steve's left home.

I rang his parents to see if he's okay,
and they don't even know where he is.

Actually, he was
pretty out of it yesterday.

What's going on with him, man?

I don't know.
-Hey, guys.

Hey, Steve.

What? Have I grown three heads
or something here?

What's going on with your mom and dad?

-Haven't you got a place to stay?
-Hey, man, we know you're in trouble.

Wait a minute. This hasn't got anything
to do with you guys.

-We're just trying to help.
-Yeah, well, I didn't ask for it.

Steve, I'm moving into a place of my own.
Why don't you move in with me?

Come on.
-Are you serious?

Yeah. Look, mate, if there's two of us,
we can get a much better place.

Look, before you jump into this,
think about it.

Living away from home
is not all it's cracked up to be.

-You do it, Jodie, so shut up.
-Yeah, so I know.

Wait till you got no food and you're sick
and there's no money in the house.

-Yeah, money, that's a bit of a problem.
-Don't worry about that.

Yola reckons I can get Austudy,
so you'd be able to get it too.

Austudy.
-You reckon?

-Yeah, of course.
-Count me in.

Steve, you don't wanna live
with Rivers, man.

Well, what kind of a school
encourages students to leave home?

Mrs. Rivers, no one
has told Peter to leave home.

-We're all--
-Miss Fatoush egged him on.

-I was sitting there.
-Why would she do that, Mrs. Rivers?

-That's what I'd like to know.
-I'll talk to her.

You do that, and while you're at it,

will you tell her to butt out
of my son's life?

Miss Fatoush is a counselor.

-She's here to advise--
-That woman has an attitude problem.

I think it's called
putting the boot into parents.

I'll talk to Miss Fatoush
and his class teacher.

I'm sure there's been some sort
of misunderstanding.

There's been no misunderstanding,

but if there has been,
you'll fix it, won't you, Mr. Deloraine?

Look at this one. Two-bedroom, lounge,
new carpet, renov bathroom, 220 a week.

We can't afford that, mate.

Yes, we can. We're both on Austudy.
We can get part-time jobs.

Man, you think about it.
We've got the rent, okay?

-Then we've got electricity, phone, food--
-Okay, okay, okay.

How can people afford to live
these days, Rube?

Good question.

I don't suppose you know
a cheap place up for rent, Rubes?

Why, darl?

Me and Rivers are trying
to find a place to stay.

Yeah, it's tough out there.
-Tell us about it.

Well, I suppose we'll just have to get
someone else to live in with us.

-We might have to.
-Well, good luck.

I'll keep my ears open, though.
I'll let you know if I hear of anything.

-Thanks, Rube.
-Okay.

You wanna crash at my house tonight, mate?

-You sure?
-Yeah.

-Yeah?
-Don't worry, mate.

By tomorrow, we'll have ourselves
a luxury penthouse suite.

-Hey, built-in swimming pool.
-Spa.

Stereo sound system.

Most importantly, wall-to-wall babes.

We lived in a little village.

Your grandfather,
he worked on your father's farm.

He minded the goats.

That's right.
-And he picked the olives.

And sometimes,
he would go to the village and buy--

Beautiful little village.

But your grandfather
was a very, very naughty boy.

-Yeah?
-Yeah.

But he loved your Yaya very much.

Every night, he would throw
the olives at the window.

But she is very religious
and with a strict mama.

That was my Yaya. She was really strict.

I was terrified of her.

-Were you?
-Terrified.

The only time they could meet
was when she went to fetch some water

from the well in the village.

But then, one day, the mama,
she caught them kissing.

What happened?

The little sister had gone
to get the water.

She wasn't allowed to go anymore.

Hey, Georgie, how's that good-looking
housekeeper you've got?

-Stella.
-Yeah.

How come a woman who looks like that
is working for you?

Come on. Hey.

-You give her--
-Hey.

Cut it out, you two. Hey.
Don't get too excited.

You're gonna have a heart attack
and drop dead right here.

Ask another question.

Hey, Matthews,
get that ball out of here. Out of here!

Steve, would you lighten up?

Don't take things out
on the wrong people, all right?

I'm sorry, miss.
I'm just a bit touchy, that's all.

That's okay.
Do you wanna get together with Yola?

-Maybe we could find you a place.
-No, there's no need for that.

Rivers and I are trying
to get a place together, so, you know.

How about your parents?
What are they gonna think about that?

Well, they think it's fine.

I mean, I'm gonna be staying
with Dad on the weekend, so, you know…

He's got a pool, a spa, a gym.

-Christina, got a moment? A quick word.
-I'll catch up with you later.

I'm concerned that kids
from this school are leaving home.

If you're talking about Peter Rivers,
I didn't encourage--

Mrs. Rivers said that you
openly encouraged him to leave home.

Come on. That is not true.

I pointed out to Peter that I thought it
was in his best interest to stay at home.

Peter thought it would be better
for him to move out.

Now, quite frankly, with a mother
who's alcoholic, I don't blame him.

He and Steve Wiley are moving in together.

Wiley? Wonderful.

-How many others?
-None that I know of.

Rivers is a difficult case, but Wiley,
that's a whole disaster waiting to happen.

I don't know that he has that much choice.

-His parents are getting a divorce.
-Can't he stay with one of them?

No. He's had a fight.

All kids have fights.
They don't all leave home.

Look, Steve
has been sleeping on the street.

Have you heard from either of his parents?

I know that I haven't
and I don't think he has either.

This is more serious that I thought.
Do you think we should talk to Welfare?

These boys don't want that. They wanna
sort their problems out on their own.

-We should support them.
-Aren't you being a little unrealistic?

How are they gonna survive?

-They don't have a choice.
-There's always a choice.

I'm concerned you're taking them away

from the only security
they've ever known, the family unit.

Jim, will you open your eyes?

These families
are not supporting these boys.

Bloody parents.

Hey. Bravo. Very good.
-Isn't that good?

That's great. Wonderful.

-Tell me, how did it go today?
-Great.

The men were talking about you.
Weren't they, Dad?

-Really? What were they saying?
-They were just commenting, you know--

-Dad.
-On how attractive you are.

Dirty old men.
-But I thought they said--

Big ears, nothing. They said nothing.
Next verse. Come on.

-Hi.
-Katie.

-I'm having a shower. Any objections?
-Don't be too slow. Think of others.

Well, if the bathroom is a problem,
I can soon use someone else's.

-What's that supposed to mean?
-Peter and Steve are moving in together.

Aren't they're a bit young for that?
-Get real.

-Well, they should be with their families.
-And who are you to talk?

And, Nick, guess what.

Jodie might be moving in
with them.

-Well, a toast.
-To what?

A brief but wonderful affair.

Well, I thought I'd let you off the hook.
You've made your feelings pretty clear.

Mack. I'm sorry.
-No need to be sorry.

I had a great time,
and I should be thankful for it,

so a toast.

Okay. But not to the end.

I know I've been preoccupied.

-Yes.
-And I get too involved with the kids.

I know.
That's one of the reasons I hate you.

What?
-It's a cop-out.

No, it's not.

I'm sorry, Christina, but you can't hide
behind the kids forever.

Cheers.

Hey, Jodie.
How are you, you gorgeous beast, hey?

Hey. Yeah, good.

-And you?
-No, I'm pretty fine.

I'm good. I was just wondering.

Have you thought about it yet, you know,
moving in with those guys?

-Not really.
-Good, good, good.

'Cause Nick and I, you know,
we think it's not a good idea.

So you thought you'd let me know?
Did Nick send you?

Jodie, come on. What do you think
I am? Some messenger boy?

Look, I just want you
to be straight with me.

-Is it either Steve or Rivers?
-I can't believe it.

Is sex all you guys ever think about?

Yeah, well…

Um, look, I know it won't work out if you
to move in with those guys. It won't.

So you and Nick are suddenly the experts
on human relationships?

Come on, Jodie.
You know what I'm saying.

-Yeah, I know what you're saying.
-Good.

'Cause for a moment then, I honestly
thought you were gonna move in with them.

That's right. That's exactly
what I'm saying. I'm moving in.

My sister can find herself
a new housemate. I want out.

Thanks for the advice, Con.
You just made my mind up for me.

I…

Are you still looking
for someone to move in with?

-Why? Are you interested?
-I might be.

-What do you reckon?
-I don't know.

Don't fall over yourselves, guys.

-Look, I wouldn't bother.
-No, no, no. It's fine by me.

Yeah, you'll have to do some sweet-talking
to get us in somewhere, though.

Real estate jerks think we're a joke.

You might come in useful.
Just don't get any ideas, all right?

-Ideas?
-About running the place.

Sure, mate.

So, where did you sleep last night?

-Over at Rivers' place.
-How was that?

You ever met his mother?
Very weird.

Mack says that you could stay
with him if you like.

-Mack's a nice guy.
-Steve, grab your bags, mate.

Like to have a word with you.

Christine, MacGorgeous is on the phone.
He's excited about something.

All right.

So when are you gonna come and talk to me?

Miss,
I don't... I don't have a problem.

-You know where my office--
-I know where your office is.

-Well, when you're ready.
-Sure.

-There you go.
-Thank you.

Listen, Steve, I know about this argument
you've had with your parents.

Why don't I get them in here and we can
all sit down and have a talk about it?

Look, sir, I really think
you'd be wasting your time.

Things are never as grim
as they look, you know.

No.

The last thing you need in your life
at this moment is to be setting up

with Peter Rivers. He's bad news.

This has nothing to do with Peter.

-How are you gonna survive?
-I'll leave school, I'll get a job.

Steve, listen, you're a good student.

You'll probably get good marks,
maybe go to university.

What kind of job are you gonna get
without qualifications?

I don't know what kind of job
I'm gonna get,

but it's not gonna be
stuck behind some desk.

The fact is the chances of you succeeding
at anything if you leave home are dim.

My advice to you is to settle
your differences with your parents.

Have you finished?

Now, the national socialists
seized the moment

and they offered
the economically-depressed Germans

a chance at a glamorous and heroic future.

All right. I need those assignments
by tomorrow morning, please.

Peter, can you stay there?
Steve, stay there.

Jodie, I want a word with you.

Miss, if this is about the assignment,
I'm sorry--

No. Don't worry about it.
I've got some news for you.

What now?

You three really want to get
a flat together?

Yeah, if we can find one.
-Yeah.

Well, how would you feel
about living in a warehouse?

Yeah, that would be cool.
-All right. Yeah.

Well, Mack's found you one.

Really? He found something?

All right.

-It is very rundown.
-We can do it up.

It needs a lot of work,
but it's cheap.

-What a dump.
-This place is huge.

Wild. This is wild.

Look at the kitchen.
And where's the bathroom?

Who cares? We'll get by.
-Yeah.

It's all right for you Neanderthal men.

Look, you guys could really
turn this place into something.

Absolutely.
-I suppose so.

I don't think we'll get
a chance like this again.

So, what do you reckon, guys?
Will you take it?

Yes. Yes.

-Yes. Come on.
-Yeah, all right.

Wow.

Big parties, bright lights, big city.

Goodbye, Mom.

You're kidding me. A warehouse?
-It's pretty incredible.

It certainly is.
-I wouldn't call it incredible.

It needs a lot of work.
But if you guys wanna help us out…

Cool. We'll help out.

Yeah, we can help out with the painting.

That's good, mate,
'cause I'm gonna be the foreman.

I'll be telling you all
what to do, all right?

Forget it, Rivers. That's my job.
-Boo!

This is so cool. You can have a big party.

Well, that's not such a bad idea.

If you guys want
to help us clean up a bit…

So, are you gonna come to the party?

Um…

I don't know. Maybe.

Have you got a problem with me
moving in with these guys?

-No.
-Well, what was Con going on about?

I don't know what goes on inside
that guy's head sometimes.

-So, are you gonna help us clean up?
-Do I look like a slave to you?

Yeah, maybe.

All right. I'll be there.

You didn't have to do this.

Well, it was the least I could do.

Besides, I had an ulterior motive.

I've got to go.

So, what's your next excuse?

Let me guess.
You can't leave your work.

Well, you'd understand that, wouldn't you?
Your work means a lot to you.

The kids in the villages
need you too, Chris.

I mean, I can help them medically
but they need other help.

Mind you, pay wouldn't be so good.
Bag of rice, couple of chooks.

About the same as here then.

You'd have to set up your own school,
learn the language.

The work's there if you want it.

-I'm packed.
-Want some tea?

I got some pies.
Thought you might like some.

It's a bit late for that, Mom. I gotta go.

I stopped drinking like I said I would.

I think I could make it
if you just stick around to help a bit.

Bye, Mom. I'm only just around the corner.

I'll come back and see you all the time.
We'll have tea another night?

See you, Mom.

Look after yourself, baby.

Hi. Con Bordino here.
Frank, how are you doing?

Steve, mate, that's crooked.

Come in if you're ugly. You can come in.

-Yeah?
-Can I speak to you privately?

I've got nothing to say to you, Dad.

-Been worried about you.
-Don't touch me.

You needn't worry.
I can look after myself.

-I just want to explain.
-There's nothing to explain.

You and Mom made it quite clear.
Neither of you want me to live with you.

That's it, isn't it?

You walked out before we had time
to talk things through.

I walked out hearing enough.
I don't want any excuses.

We may not be good at showing it,

and you may not want to hear
this right now,

but we do love you.

Don't give me that.
I was in that room, Dad.

You were worried about Emma and Todd.

But when it came to me,
you couldn't give a damn.

You can come and live with me
and Elaine and her kids.

I'll find somewhere
where we can live together.

I don't wanna live with you, okay,
'cause I've got a place of my own.

And I don't need you anymore, Dad,
all right? So just rack off!

Go on. Go!

Go!

Go!

Okay, yeah. So, now you know the truth.

Neither of them wanted me
to live with them, okay? Okay, big deal.

-How are you doing?
-Yeah, I'm terrific.

You really gave it to your old man.

-Wonder how he feels.
-I don't really care how he feels.

I was just trying to imagine how I'd feel

if I tried to say I'm sorry
to someone I love

and then they just totally rejected me.

Yeah, well, he rejected me, all right?

Yeah, well, that makes a difference.

I had a big blow-up
with my old man once.

I don't remember what it was about.
You know, length of my hair or my music.

I just cleared out of home.

I didn't see him for five years.

And then he died.

Made me realize life's too short.

Well, too short to go
through bearing a grudge.

For what it's worth.

Looks like
they're gonna be all right, doesn't it?

-The kids?
-Yeah.

Sure.

Probably the last thing they want
is someone hanging around mothering them.

What are you getting at?

Maybe it's time I did something
that made me happy.

-Yes, Mack.
-"Yes"?

Yes.

Do you mean what I think you mean?

No more excuses. I wanna be with you.

That's if you still want me.

If I still want you… You little beauty!

Hey!

Are you sure about this?

Excuse me, everybody. I've got
an important announcement to make.

I'm going to live with Mack in Indonesia.

I'm leaving Hartley High.

Okay, you three.
I know all about the warehouse.

Can't say I'm thrilled,
but if you're determined,

I suppose nothing I say
is gonna make any difference.

-Dead right.
-It's gonna be tough.

Jodie knows how tough it is,
managing a home and school work.

Look, you don't understand.

None of us were having an easy time
living where we were.

I'm aware of that.
I think it's a sad and regrettable thing.

Too many parents these days are putting
their responsibilities onto teachers.

Still, I didn't bring you here
to give you a lecture.

I want you to know
that I and my staff are here to help you.

Thanks.

Cynthia the accountant's
offered to help with a budget.

Yola'll do her thing.

Sir, we appreciate that.

Now, if you get into any kind of jam,
I mean any kind of jam,

just get in touch with me
and I'll see what I can do.

-Promise me that?
-Yeah, all right.

Um, perhaps you'd like to come
to our party, sir. What?

Testing. Hello?

-Hey, it's working.
-I know it's working. I can hear you.

Now, that's the magic…

-Another one.
-Yeah. Here.

-Hey, this party is gonna be mad.
-It's gonna be great.

Hey, Stevo, got enough ice?
-I got some more. Yeah.

-Are you sure?
-Yeah. Sure, all right.

Hey, looks good?

Dad, what are you…

Your mom asked me to come down.

She wants to know if you want
the old fridge or washing machine.

Yeah, that'd be great. Thanks.

She's really worried about you.
You should give her a call.

She feels bad about what happened.

Look, we just
hadn't talked about you.

I'm sorry the way it came out.

Yeah, I'm sorry too.
I've gotta go get some ice, okay?

-You want a lift?
-Yeah, all right.

- Hey, you need a hand?
. As many as you can give me.

So, tell me. Are we friends again or what?

-Again?
-You know what I mean.

What's wrong with this picture?

The future's in radio

AM, FM, what's in a name?

To me they're one and the same

It drives me insane

I need a sound that is found
Six-feet underground

It's driving me to despair...

Hey, grub. Leave some for the others.

Rube, you can come and cook
for us any time.

Ha! You'd be lucky.

See you, Bolton.

Now that I got a place of my own,
maybe I'll get lucky.

Don't get too pushy, Peter.

-No, I wouldn't.
-When I'm good and ready, all right?

Sure. No worries. I got you.

You've been one of our gifted teachers.

You've been a delight to work with.

You've, been great team member,

who's shown us time and time again
you care for the students,

and you've reminded me that teaching
is not just the regurgitating of text

but the broadening and shaping of
the minds of the citizens of the future.

You've been an inspiration
to us all, students too.

And you should take great care of her.

Um...
I think Christina can look after herself.

Hear, hear, yeah.

Well, I just wanna say best of luck,
and drop back and see us some time

if you can tear yourself away from the
tropical beaches and the exotic cocktails.

Christina, cheers.

Cheers.

Speech.
-Yes, speech.

No, please.
-Yeah, you have to.

All right, um… I don't know what to say.

Um…

I just wanna say thank you
for putting up with me,

Um…

and for teaching me so much,
and for making my time here…

really wonderful.

Aw.

- I'm gonna miss you.
-I'm gonna miss you.

Now, you behave, all right?
-Yeah.

Hey, Con. What's the time?
They should have been here by now.

Don't worry about it.
She'll come, all right?

-You want a drink?
-Just make sure everything is ready.

-Yeah, I want a drink.
-All right. Just relax.

I can't. She should be here.

You're gonna get an ulcer, mate. Trust me.

Just relax,
have a good time, and that's it.

Stop it.
-What's your story?

You keep looking at your watch.
Are you bored?

Is he boring you? Are you boring her?

How could he possibly bore me?

No, um, it's just that we've gotta go.

-The housewarming party?
-Yeah.

-Look, why don't you guys come with us?
-Look, I don't think that's a good idea.

Come on. You've gotta come.
-That's not a very good idea.

-Come on. Come on.
-Please? Come on, Bill.

Come on.
-Jim?

All right.
But on one condition.

You have to promise that you will forget
that you are teachers for one night.

-They'll get lynched.
-I know.

Hey, you made it. All right.

Hi.
-You made it.

-This place looks good.
-Hey, Mack, you all right?

Why did you bring the cops?

Look, they're my friends as well,
so be nice to them, all right?

Yo, LA. Brown boy, come here.
-Hey, let's dance.

Let's.

-How about a dance?
-You? You dance?

I'll pretend I didn't hear that.

-Jim, are you a Rotarian?
-Rotarian?

-Yeah.
-Yeah, sure.

Good.

And nobody wants to pay...

Rivers?
-What?

-Come on. It's time.
-Where's Nick?

Okay, everybody. Everyone, listen up.

Settle down, please. Class, settle down.

All right, miss,
the time has come to say goodbye.

You know what I mean? What can I say?

We were gonna write
a farewell speech for you

but we thought that you'd sit
and correct the grammar.

-All right, what's going on, guys?
-No, it's a surprise.

No.
-Come on. Come on.

So you're going away

Gonna miss you

Another night, another day

Gonna miss you

You're leaving us here

Gonna miss you

We won't shed no tears

Gonna miss you

We're gonna miss you, miss

- We're gonna miss you
-Gonna miss you

Gonna miss you

We're gonna miss you, miss

- Gonna miss you
-Gonna miss you

- Gonna miss you
-Gonna miss you

We'll try to be true

Gonna miss you

Wow.

Like you taught us to

Gonna miss you

Lessons understood

Gonna miss you

But you know

We're gonna miss you

We're gonna miss you, miss

- Gonna miss you
-Gonna miss you

We're gonna miss you, miss

- Gonna miss you
- Gonna miss you

Gonna miss you

We're gonna miss you, miss

- Gonna miss you
- Gonna miss you

Gonna miss you

We're gonna miss you, miss

- Gonna miss you
-Gonna miss you

So you're going away

Gonna miss you

Another night, another day

Gonna miss you

You're leaving us here

Gonna miss you

We won't shed no tears

Gonna miss you

We're gonna miss you, miss

Gonna miss you

We're gonna miss you, miss

Gonna miss you