Heartbreak High (1994–1999): Season 1, Episode 27 - Episode #1.27 - full transcript
Rivers, wait! I can't carry it!
-They're heavy! Come on!
Just wait. Just wait.
-Keep coming.
Jodie, stop laughing!
Steve.
Come on, lift it, lift it.
-Put it down.
All right.
-Wait, wait.
-That's it.
Come back! Don't you walk off!
Rivers, what are you doing?
Lift it up, lift it up!
Lift it up!
-Good man, Steve!
Hey, come on.
Wait, there's cars coming.
-You're an idiot, man.
-Steve!
Come on.
I'm watching it, I'm watching it.
-Move to the left.
No!
Hey, guys, put it in the corner.
God, you're a sloth-bag, Rivers.
Come on, guys.
-I'm not moving it another inch.
-It looks stupid there.
That's it.
-I'm not leaving it here.
I don't care.
Well, you're a lazy slob.
Get over it, Cooper.
-Steve.
-What?
That's my yogurt.
Sorry. It was
the only thing left in the fridge.
Because I was saving it for now.
I'm sorry. Here, have it back.
-I don't want your dregs.
-I didn't even like it.
-You can have it.
-Then why did you open it?
I'm sorry,
I'm just a bit broke and I'm hungry.
You better not be broke.
The rent is due tomorrow.
Wait a minute. I thought you guys said
that was all due next week?
No, mate. The rent is due every two weeks
and that means today.
-Guys, I haven't even got a job yet.
-You know the deal here.
You pay on time or we all have to get out.
That's great. Thanks a lot.
Borrow it off someone.
Yeah, like, who off, Rivers?
What about your dad?
Well, have you got
a better idea, Steve?
Come in.
Hi. Can I see Nick?
-He's not here at the moment.
-He's not here?
He said he was gonna
meet me here straight away.
-Do you know where he's gone?
-I don't know, but he'd better hurry up.
I've got a special announcement to make.
Really?
-What is it?
You'll find out when he gets here.
-Danni, have something to eat.
-No. Thank you.
Um, can you just tell him to meet me
at Ruby's as soon as he can?
-Sure.
-See you later.
Bye.
-Bye.
Is Katerina in her room?
I guess so.
I'll be back in a minute.
You going out?
-What does it looks like?
Trouble, that's what it looks like.
-Good!
Katie, I'm sorry, I didn't mean
to upset you the other day--
Forget it.
Who are you going with?
-You know who.
Yes, and you know I don't like him,
half his family is in jail.
-Well, he is not.
-Not yet.
-Mom.
-Look.
Katie, you are pretty and smart.
You could do so much better
than Peter Rivers.
Listen, I don't wanna do better.
Now, drop it.
-I will not--
-I said drop it!
I will not drop it, and there's something
else I need to talk to you about.
I was putting your washing away
this morning and I found these.
So what?
-Why do you need to take the pill?
-Why do you think?
-I'm asking you.
-Well, don't.
-How long have you been taking it?
-Long enough.
How long is that?
-Just shut up!
I will not shut up.
-Are you and Peter doing something you--
-None of your business.
It is my business. I'm your mother.
And I'm going out.
-Katerina, please.
-Katie.
-What?
-What?
-Don't be too late.
I'll do what I like.
Hey, Mom.
One of those was for me.
-Sorry, I was starving.
-Doesn't matter.
How's your new place?
It's all right. You know.
You know, if there was any way
I could ask you to move to Gran's…
Mom, don't.
I mean it, Steve,
if there was any way, I would.
With Em and Todd, it'd just be too much.
I'm happy where I am, really.
-Honestly?
-Honestly.
That's all right then.
-Except…
-What?
I'm a bit broke and I was wondering
if I could have some money for rent.
You're asking me for money?
It's only for a couple of days.
Steve, I'm as broke as you are.
Sorry. Shouldn't have asked.
If you need it that bad,
why don't you go see your father?
-I don't want to see Dad at the moment.
-Why not?
If he's got enough to keep
that woman and her two brats,
he can help you with your rent.
Mom, I just don't want to go over there.
He is still your father, Steve.
And it's the least he can do
seeing as he's not paying any maintenance.
Wait a minute,
I thought that was taken care of.
With solicitors on the case?
You've got to be kidding.
He's still got the business. He has to pay
you maintenance, that's the law.
He's doing everything he can
to get around it.
How are you and the kids gonna survive?
Why do you think I'm moving back to Mom's?
I didn't know. I didn't know, I'm sorry.
Look, I have got 20 bucks,
it's not much, but…
No, Mom, don't. Don't worry about it.
Go on, Steve, take it.
-I'll manage.
-How?
I don't know how, but I will. Okay?
See you later, all right?
Look, what is it with your mom anyway?
I mean, I shower enough, don't I?
-Don't I?
-Yeah.
-I shave when I have to.
-It's not just you.
Then what is it?
She was snooping through my drawers today
and she found the pill.
The pill?
And she wasn't even embarrassed.
She just came right out and told me.
-Really?
-Doesn't that make you sick?
Yeah. I didn't know you were on the pill?
-Peter?
-What?
We're talking about my mother.
-I know. I was just saying--
-Well, don't.
So, um…
Want to go to the bedroom?
-No.
-Why not?
Because I said no.
You didn't the other night.
Look, just cool it, will you?
-Come here…
-Nick.
Come here…
Stop it.
-Come on. What's wrong with you?
-Don't do that to me again.
But what about the other night?
-Well, it was a mistake.
-A mistake?
-Yeah. It was a mistake.
-It didn't feel that way.
I'm sorry.
Yeah, but you kissed me.
Well, I shouldn't have.
But you did and you meant it.
You know you did. You know,
I thought it was the start of something.
-Yeah, well, you thought wrong.
-Why?
Because you've already got
a girlfriend, Nick.
I don't want her.
Do you understand? I want you.
-Jodie.
-Just go.
-Jodie.
-Just go, Nick.
Just go.
Hey, you haven't been
looking after your family, have you?
I've just been around to see Mom.
Why don't you give her some bloody money?
Hang on, Steve. I'm doing all I can.
That's bull, Dad. You should
never have left in the first place.
-I had to.
-You just walked out, didn't you?
Must have said,
"To hell with Mom, to hell with Emma."
-"To hell with Todd."
-Just wait a minute.
You've got a new family now, haven't you?
-So we don't matter anymore, is that it?
-I love you kids.
It's easy to say, Dad. I mean,
all the visits, all the maintenance…
I'm paying maintenance, all I can.
Do you know how much
Mom's having a hard time of it?
She couldn't even lend me 20 bucks.
Hell, Steve.
Twenty bucks, Dad.
Sorry, mate, I've been wrapped up
in my own problems.
The business and all, Mom leaving.
Of course, you need the money. Here.
No, Dad, I don't want it.
You give it to Mom.
You know, you haven't even bothered
to come around and see me.
-And I thought we were mates.
-And we still are.
Don't!
You don't care about us anymore, do you?
I love Emma and Todd, and you.
Come on, Dad!
You don't give a stuff about me.
I love you, Steve, more than the others.
'Cause…
Because I'm what?
-Because I'm what?
-Nothing.
Nothing? What's "nothing"
supposed to mean?
Nothing.
Give me a straight answer.
Whe--
When we brought you home,
you were just a little fella.
It was the proudest day of my life.
What are you saying?
When we thought we couldn't have kids…
we adopted one.
Me?
To be ours to love.
You adopted me?
And we do.
But you're not my father.
Jesus…
I don't even know what to call you.
I don't know what to call you.
Hey, Nick, what are you doing, mate?
Pumping a bit of iron?
Man, can I talk to you?
Sure. What's the problem?
I'm having some women problems, mate.
Ooh. This is a first.
I'm serious.
I'm still in love with Jodie, Con.
What?
I can't get her off my brain.
Twenty-four hours a day,
that's all I'm thinking about.
Ooh.
Well, what about her?
I don't know.
I reckon she feels the same way.
She keeps pushing me away
because of Danielle.
That was my next question, Danni.
-Yeah, well, Danielle, you know…
-Yeah, but what?
I don't want to see her get hurt.
-A really great girl, she's fantastic.
-Yeah, okay, but you want Jodie, right?
Yeah, exactly.
So, what do I do?
I don't know. Honestly, I don't know.
That's... That's your problem, all right?
But you gotta tell her before
she finds out for herself, all right?
Yeah, I know.
You gotta be straight with her.
Understand, yeah?
You got my message.
-What message?
-The one I left.
Where did you go?
I went around to see Jodie and the guys.
Jodie.
-And the guys.
-Why?
Why?
This isn't working, Danielle.
What isn't?
This, us, you and me.
What are you trying to say?
Danielle, I think you're a fantastic girl.
You're fantastic. Any guy would be
more than lucky to have you.
But you have to face the truth,
that I've never really gotten over Jodie.
You know, she's still in my system.
I'm in love with her.
Do you understand me?
Yeah.
Come here.
What are you doing
back already?
I went to see Dad.
Did he give you the money?
Some.
I bet she gets the lion's share.
-Mom…
I know he hates me, but he's
no right to take it out on you kids.
Mom, please!
He told me I was adopted.
What the hell
does that man think he's doing?
Is it true?
Well, I…
Come on, Mom, am I adopted?
Am I adopted?
I always meant to tell you, Steve.
You were always just one of us.
It never made any difference to me.
Bravo! Bravo!
Want me to sing it again?
-Encore! Yes, more!
Hey, Niko.
-Hey, Nick.
Danielle's at Ruby's.
-How do you know?
She's in love with you.
-Effie.
-What are you going on about?
-I can tell.
Excuse me?
I've got something important to say.
-Can you save it for later?
-No, no, no.
Now, Nick, please. Now.
I've decided to take voluntary redundancy.
What?
-Redundancy?
I'm finishing work in two weeks' time.
What? What do you mean?
After all you've done for that company,
they just sack you?
They didn't sack me.
It was my decision.
-What do you mean?
-The company is restructuring.
Hali took his redundancy a few weeks back.
What's redundancy?
-I've decided to do the same.
They've given me a year's pay.
-Is that it?
-What do you mean, "That's it?"
Yeah. No more factory, that's it.
But you can't just quit.
-I just have.
What are you gonna do?
-I don't know.
-Where are you gonna get another job?
-I'm not.
Not for the time being. No.
I've worked hard all my life.
I want a bit of a break.
Hey, come on.
Isn't anybody happy for me?
Hi, is Steve here?
He must have gone straight to work.
Come in.
You're his dad, aren't you?
-Yeah, yeah.
-Hi, I'm Jodie.
Um, he came to see me this afternoon.
Yeah, I thought he might.
Um…
Could you give him this,
and tell him to call me?
Sure.
It's very important.
No sweat.
And... And tell him that I love him
no matter what.
Sure.
Thanks.
In a world that's never patient
I find it harder to pretend...
Steve.
-What are you doing?
-I'm sorry.
I've just had a bad day.
You're not the only one.
Just get on with your work.
The sun is shining in the sky
So live for today
If the world was spitting on your face
It's treachery and sorrow
Vanish it without a trace
Blow it away
Throw your caution to the wind
Yeah, yeah, yeah
-George.
-Stella.
How do you really feel
about this voluntary redundancy?
Good. Good.
-Honestly?
-Yeah.
Well, I feel okay about quitting
the factory, no problem about that.
I feel a bit nervous about
what I'm gonna do next,
but… I'm sure I did the right thing.
Not just putting on
a brave face for the kids?
No. Come on, no.
-Really?
-No, really.
-'Cause if you are, you can stop it.
-Stella, really, it's okay. It's fine.
Good.
Can I say something about your life?
-What?
-Stop thinking about her.
I keep getting flashes
of the two of them together.
Come on. Don't do this to yourself.
-I can't help it.
-You did all you could.
Yes, I know, but she's my little baby.
Katerina, you're home.
Good day, Stella.
-Hi, Peter.
Do you want a coffee?
I wouldn't mind a stubby
if there's one handy.
-Yup.
-Excuse me, Katerina.
-What?
-The beer's not yours to give away.
George doesn't mind, do you?
Mr. Poulos might not mind, but I do.
- Mom--
-I mind very, very much.
See what she's like?
-Have you got a minute, Stella?
-I beg your pardon?
We have to talk.
Where are you going?
We need some privacy.
Well, here we are.
Here we are.
Look, Katerina told me what happened.
What happened?
When you found the pill
under her knickers.
-Look, do you wanna have a seat?
-No thanks.
Well, I can understand.
It must have been a bit of a shock.
You could say that.
Especially seeing she's going out with me.
I just want to let you know
that there's no need to worry
because nothing's happening.
That's not what Katie said.
You didn't believe her,
did you, Stell?
I don't know who to believe anymore.
It's not that I'm not trying.
Just that I'm not getting anywhere.
But if that changes, I'll let you know.
That's very comforting.
I just want to know
what they're talking about in there.
You're just going to
have to wait, aren't you.
You feel better now?
In a strange sort of way, I do.
How about that beer?
-Pete--
-Just kidding.
I'm heading off now.
-But you can't.
I'll see you tomorrow?
-Bye, Pete.
-Bye, Stell.
Mr. P!
-Bye, Peter.
What did you talk about in there?
-I think you can guess.
-Was it about me?
I'm not saying another word.
-Well, you've got to.
-No, I don't.
I hate you.
Good night, darling.
Hey, hang on a sec.
You're not going anywhere,
not until you tell me
what all that was about.
Yeah.
Steve, is that you?
-Yeah. Shh.
You're late.
Yeah, I'm sorry. I had to work.
I've just finished actually.
Here, I got this for you.
You goose.
-That's to replace the one I ate.
-Thanks, Steve.
Yeah, that's all right,
I just like living with you, Jode.
So do I.
Hey, it's good to see
you've patched things up with your dad.
What do you mean?
He came round and left you this.
What is it?
It feels like money.
Well, he can stick that.
What's going on, Steve?
My father told me I was adopted.
What?
Come here.
Coming in, hope you're decent.
-It's okay.
Sorry.
-It's not what you think.
Sure, sure.
What do you want, Rivers?
-I got your rent, Steve. Thanks, mate.
-What do you mean?
-I didn't leave any rent.
-I left it out on the table for him.
-But you didn't, did you?
-It's all right.
I'll fix it up on the way to school
at the real estate agent.
Sorry again, guys.
As you were.
I told you he can stick his money.
I didn't want to use that money.
It's all right, Steve, I didn't.
You can do what you want with it.
-Jodie.
Then how did you pay the rent?
Just pay me back Friday, okay?
Now, go make me breakfast.
Thanks.
Hey, Rose.
Hey, what's the jiggo
between Nick and Danni then?
Nick and Danni?
-Yeah.
-It's tough.
-Yeah, I know.
I love my cousin, Nick,
but I don't know,
sometimes that guy really amazes me.
Well, Danielle's blaming Jodie.
She reckons Jodie's
always trying to get back Nick.
She's really got it in for her.
Man, this is starting
to sound like a war now.
I know.
That's what happened
when Nick dropped Jodie.
Yeah. And Danielle dropped Steve. I know.
What's happening to us, man?
Remember how we all used to be friends.
-We used to talk and that.
-I know.
It doesn't have to be like that.
I mean, I don't want to see
my friends bitching
and fighting and stuff like that.
But that's what's gonna happen
and we've got to do
something about it, okay.
Let's put it in their minds.
-Guess what!
-You're a real scumbag,
walking out on me like that?
-What was I supposed to do?
-Tell me what you talked about.
-What do you reckon?
-Yeah, but what did you say?
Anything that came to mind,
I was just trying
to get her off your back.
Thanks.
-Did it work?
-Yeah, a bit.
-What are you complaining about?
I just hate living there,
having her tell me what to do.
And Saint Nick, full of himself,
giving me a hard time.
-Are you finished?
-Yeah.
I've got something to cheer you up.
Guess what happened
at our place last night.
What?
Jodie and Steve slept together.
They what? Really?
-That's all I'm saying.
Come on. Come on. Tell me more.
Jodie, I'm not sure
about this, all right?
Look on the bright side, Steve.
At least you get to miss out
on Southgate's class.
It's not the point…
-Hey, miss.
-I've got another victim for you.
-Great, just what I need.
Come in, Steve.
-See you in class.
-Hey, Jodie.
-What do you want?
Guess what? I've broken up with Danielle.
-So?
-So, do you want to go out or what?
Grow up, Nick.
-What's the matter with you?
Just because you broke up with Danni,
doesn't mean you can get
straight back with me.
-Yeah, but you said, you know…
-I said nothing.
Here you are.
-Thanks.
I don't know, like…
It's like…
I don't know who I am anymore,
and where I come from.
You know, everything…
Everything that I thought
was solid in my life,
everything I thought was real
has gone now.
It's like it's been snatched away.
There's nothing wrong
with being adopted.
Yeah, but why didn't they tell me then?
Maybe they thought
they should wait until you were older.
Miss, I'm 17 years old now.
This is something
I should have always known.
I should have always known this.
You know… Look, them telling me now,
this is what it feels like.
Them telling me now is like saying,
"Steve, we don't want you anymore."
Hang on, if they didn't want you,
they wouldn't have adopted you
in the first place.
Well, I wish they hadn't.
Why don't we get your parents in,
let's have a chat about this?
What's the point? They're not my parents.
They are your parents.
They've taken care of you.
They've looked after you. They love you.
-No.
-What do you mean "no"?
How do I know they love me?
How do I know I can trust them?
They lied to me for 17 years.
Now, I feel cheated.
I really do.
I appreciate your help, miss,
But this is something
I've got to do on my own.
You couldn't stand it, could you?
You had to take him away.
-If you mean Nick--
-Of course, I mean Nick.
Look, if Nick dropped you, Danielle,
that's his business.
-Yeah, sure.
-It's got nothing to do with me.
Course not, but you'll
still go out with him, won't you?
-I might.
-You might.
-I haven't decided yet.
-You haven't decided yet.
You are such a bitch!
Watch it!
-You watch it!
You don't even care about him.
You don't even want him, but you're
still gonna take him away from me.
Look, you are the one that broke us up
in the first place.
Have you told him
that you're sleeping with Steve?
-What did you say?
-You heard!
I respect my friends, you little slut.
Danni!
Stupid bitch!
-Hey, hey! Hey, break it up.
Come on. That's enough.
-You're gonna pay for this.
-Come on. That's enough.
Have a croissant, Robert.
-Here.
-Thanks.
So, you got any plans,
now you're a man of leisure?
Not really.
Ever thought about working
in the building trade?
God knows why I ever did.
If you're interested,
there's a place for you
at Bordino constructions.
I appreciate the offer, Robert,
but I'm fine, really.
Sure, sure, you are.
But, George, it's tough out there.
And well, you're not getting any younger.
Hey, come on. I'm not that old.
You don't really think
I can handle it, do you?
It's not that. It's just…
Well, if you ever need any help…
Robert, what am I gonna do
for Bordino constructions?
There are lots of…
-Really, Robert, what?
Okay. So, you don't want to work for me.
But what are you going to do?
-It's not that.
-What are you going to do?
I don't know,
maybe I'll become a pastry cook.
What?
Well, you know, I'm free, Robert.
Free to choose what I want to do.
You know, the world's my oyster.
Maybe I'll become an oyster farmer.
Okay, whatever.
-But remember, if you're ever stuck…
-Have a croissant, Robert.
Thank you, Robert.
Have a croissant before it gets cold?
-Steveo, what's this?
-It's yours.
-But I gave it to you.
-I don't want it.
-What about your rent?
-I managed.
Well, use it for something else.
I don't know why you bother.
Because I care about you, you're my son.
I am not your son.
And I don't want you
to ever call me that again.
Steve.
Hey, Niko!
Come here.
What's happening?
-Listen.
-Nice. Looks nice.
Your Uncle Robert came around today.
Yeah?
-Yeah.
What did he say?
-Don't sound so surprised?
What do you mean?
Well, next time you want to talk
to Uncle Robert about my future,
it might be better
if you let me know first.
Hang on a second. What are you
talking about? I didn't say anything.
Well, somebody did. Who did?
Con! I don't know,
he's the motormouth around here.
You told Con, right.
-Well, anyway, he offered me a job.
-Yeah?
-Bravo.
-Yeah.
-That's good.
-It was kind.
-But I said no.
-Why?
I don't want another job.
I just had a job, that's why I quit.
Twenty years working in a factory.
Twenty years on an assembly line.
Working for somebody I don't even know.
-I don't wanna do that anymore.
-Okay.
But you've got a mortgage
to take care of, you've got bills to pay.
-Where's the money gonna come from?
-I've got a year's redundancy pay.
All right. And then what?
What about when that finishes?
I don't know.
All I know is, I don't want to be
a paid slave anymore.
Look, I want to do something with my life.
Like what?
-Something different.
Something exciting, man, something real.
You know, I've got a year's pay.
I'll never get this chance again.
So, what? Are you going
into business? What are you doing?
I don't know, maybe.
Well, I don't know. I think
this idea is pretty crazy, you know.
You don't even know
what you want to do with yourself.
Just give me time to work it out.
I hear you dropped Danielle.
Bad timing, Niko.
What's that supposed to mean?
-Ooh, haven't you heard?
-Heard what?
Jodie is sleeping with Steve.
-Steve?
-Yeah.
If you don't believe me,
you can ask Peter.
He's telling everyone. See ya.
Do you want a drink?
I'm not gonna
let her get away with it, you know.
-What are you talking about? Jodie?
-Cow.
Give her a break, man.
Whose side are you meant to be on?
Look, you can't blame Jodie
because Nick dropped you.
She made him do it.
Do you really believe that?
That's what happened, isn't it?
I don't think so. Jodie is not like that.
She plays it real straight.
Yeah, real straight.
Come on, Dan, you know her.
You two used to be friends, remember?
We all used to be friends.
Now, everything's gonna break up
if we keep fighting like this.
Do you really want that to happen?
No, but Nick and Jodie obviously don't
give a damn, so why should I?
Look, I know you're really hurting,
but don't blame Jodie
for the way you're feeling.
I'm gonna get the drinks, okay.
Yeah.
What's up?
I don't wanna go home.
So don't. Stay here.
I don't know.
I've never stayed out all night before.
Yeah, right, and I've never
used strong language.
What? So you don't mind if I stay?
Why would I mind?
Hey?
Thanks, Jode, that was great.
I know.
I've got to go to work now,
so I'll see you later, okay?
Yeah, I suppose you've got
to pay me back.
Thanks for everything, all right?
Yeah.
-I appreciate it.
That's cool.
-All right. See you.
Hey, Steve.
Are you sleeping with him?
Who?
-Steve.
No.
That's not what I've heard.
I don't care what you've heard.
I've said no and I mean no.
Don't lie to me, Jodie.
I don't lie.
I think you should have told me something.
I don't have to tell you anything.
Throw your caution to the wind...
Having a better day, are we?
-Yeah, I am, thank you.
-Good, good.
He believes in Jesus
And she believes in faith
Gonna throw away the promises
That came around too late
Will I get a second--
Come on.
-Peter.
-What?
Where am I sleeping tonight?
Where do you reckon?
- But… [chuckles
-What's wrong?
Well, when I said I'd stay,
I didn't mean I'd sleep there.
Then why did you lead me on?
I didn't lead you on.
I thought you understood.
Okay.
You can have the bed.
Where are you gonna sleep?
I'll sleep on the couch.
No, I can't do that.
-Don't worry. Good night.
-Good night.
Turn your back.
Okay, everyone, that's it for tonight.
See you later.
Ta.
-See you later.
-Later.
Steve.
I'd like a word with you?
What about?
-Steve.
-How you doing?
-Are you okay?
-Yeah, I'm fine. Thanks for coming.
I hope you don't mind
but I rang Miss Fatoush.
And I was stupid enough to come.
I'm sorry to have involved you
in this, miss, I really am.
That's all right.
What's all this stuff about you stealing?
Um…
-I just wanted to do something for Jodie.
-For me?
Look, it's gonna make things a hell
of a lot easier if we get your parents in.
-No. No, I don't want that.
-Why not?
Look, we talked about this before.
I don't want to involve them in this.
They don't want to see me again.
I don't want to see them, okay?
They're your parents. They should be here.
They couldn't care
less about me, all right?
I don't want them here.
-Are you sure?
-Yes.
All right. Well, that's perfect then.
What do you mean by that?
Well, we give your parents a call,
they refuse to come down,
and the cops release you into my care.
Problem solved.
No, look, um…
What?
What if they come down?
Well, then you're gonna
have to deal with the fact
that your parents
really do care about you.
Peter.
-What?
What was all that noise before?
Cops came to pick Jodie up.
Steve's been arrested for stealing.
You're kidding.
Well, aren't you gonna go and help Steve?
Not in a cop shop. Anywhere else but.
Hey.
I'm sorry about before.
I didn't mean to lead you on.
Yeah.
No, look, I am.
I'll get over it.
Aw, what a guy.
Someone to see you.
Steve.
Um, your mom couldn't find a sitter,
but she sends her love.
I'll leave you to it.
-All right.
Don't they teach you
to shoplift at school?
Um…
I didn't think you were gonna come.
Why not?
I just didn't.
You're my son.
I can still call you that, can't I?
I guess so.
You can come and move in with us
if that's what you'd like.
I... I know how you feel about Elaine,
but you could give it a try.
Thanks, Dad.
I'll think about it.
Sure.
You want a coffee?
Yeah, that'd be good.
I'll get it.
Yeah, coming.
Coming!
Coming, coming.
-Stell.
-Where's Katerina?
Um…
-Mom, what are you doing here?
-You said you'd ring.
-Well, there's no phone.
-I don't care if there's no phone.
I have been worried sick.
-I've been up all night.
-Take a pill next time.
There won't be a next time, young lady.
You're coming home now.
-And why should I do that?
-Because I said so.
Well, tough.
Katerina, I am sick to death of you!
Honestly you've no respect…
I'm sick to death of your interfering!
-Just go away and leave me alone.
-Don't you dare go back in there.
Katie!
No luck?
Katie!
Peter, open the door!
So, you're gonna move in
with your dad?
I don't know,
I'm not sure what I'm gonna do.
I can understand. I mean,
why live there when you can experience
the glamour of a disused warehouse?
Yeah.
-Jodie.
What?
-All right.
I'll catch up
with you later, all right?
I don't want to fight
with you anymore.
Me neither.
I think it's crazy
that we're both fighting over Nick.
Yeah.
I mean, he's cute.
But he's not worth losing a friend over.
Yeah, you're right.
So, I'm damned
if I'm gonna lose you and Nick.
-Yeah.
-Friends, buddy.
Yeah, friends.
Steve. How are you this morning?
You know, better, I guess.
-I've got some good news for you.
-What?
Well, I spoke to your boss
at the supermarket,
and, um, he's agreed to drop the charges.
Really?
Well, you know,
you've paid for the stuff, remember?
No, I didn't.
Wait a minute, miss.
Miss?
I'll catch you later.
All right.
-See you.
So, what were you
and Danielle talking about?
-We're just gonna start over.
-Yeah?
Does that mean maybe
you and me can start over too?
Hey, I'm sorry
about the way I acted, okay?
How come you changed your mind?
Well, I had a talk with Rivers.
-He spoke to me too.
-Yeah, but...
So, how come you believe Rivers
and you don't believe me?
I was jealous.
Pity.
So, um, I don't know,
you want to go out or something?
-No.
-Why not?
Why would I? I mean,
why waste my time, you don't trust me?
Jodie.
Okay.
-You can come over for dinner.
-Sure. When?
But just dinner.
Hey.
Hey, what's that?
Big day today.
Yeah, I…
went and got myself a job
from the service station down the road.
What?
Three nights a week, Saturdays.
What for?
I don't know. I just wanted to help out.
Help out with what?
With what you want to do.
Hey, I don't want you to do that for me.
No, I want to.
I didn't understand before, you know,
what you were going on about.
I don't know. I was a bit selfish.
Just thinking of you as Dad and…
not someone with a life of his own.
But I think it's great
what you want to do,
that's why I got the job.
-I want you to take this chance, okay?
-Hey.
You don't have to worry about money.
Look, that's very thoughtful,
but I don't want you
to miss out on any school.
It's fine. I'll manage. It'll be okay.
No, I don't want you to work.
We'll be all right, believe me.
-All right, but, you know…
-It's cool.
Now give me that,
I've got it all worked out.
Okay.
-I reckon you have.
-Good.
If you want to help, go and study.
Hello?
Anyone home?
Jodie? Rivers?
Hello?
Surprise!
What's going on?
What is this?
-Jodie's idea.
-For you.
What for?
We know you've been
having a hard time lately,
and we just wanted to let you know
that things are gonna get better.
Two, four, six, eight, let's eat, hey?
We may not be the perfect substitute
for a family, but we're mates.
Thanks, honey.
Come on.
-They're heavy! Come on!
Just wait. Just wait.
-Keep coming.
Jodie, stop laughing!
Steve.
Come on, lift it, lift it.
-Put it down.
All right.
-Wait, wait.
-That's it.
Come back! Don't you walk off!
Rivers, what are you doing?
Lift it up, lift it up!
Lift it up!
-Good man, Steve!
Hey, come on.
Wait, there's cars coming.
-You're an idiot, man.
-Steve!
Come on.
I'm watching it, I'm watching it.
-Move to the left.
No!
Hey, guys, put it in the corner.
God, you're a sloth-bag, Rivers.
Come on, guys.
-I'm not moving it another inch.
-It looks stupid there.
That's it.
-I'm not leaving it here.
I don't care.
Well, you're a lazy slob.
Get over it, Cooper.
-Steve.
-What?
That's my yogurt.
Sorry. It was
the only thing left in the fridge.
Because I was saving it for now.
I'm sorry. Here, have it back.
-I don't want your dregs.
-I didn't even like it.
-You can have it.
-Then why did you open it?
I'm sorry,
I'm just a bit broke and I'm hungry.
You better not be broke.
The rent is due tomorrow.
Wait a minute. I thought you guys said
that was all due next week?
No, mate. The rent is due every two weeks
and that means today.
-Guys, I haven't even got a job yet.
-You know the deal here.
You pay on time or we all have to get out.
That's great. Thanks a lot.
Borrow it off someone.
Yeah, like, who off, Rivers?
What about your dad?
Well, have you got
a better idea, Steve?
Come in.
Hi. Can I see Nick?
-He's not here at the moment.
-He's not here?
He said he was gonna
meet me here straight away.
-Do you know where he's gone?
-I don't know, but he'd better hurry up.
I've got a special announcement to make.
Really?
-What is it?
You'll find out when he gets here.
-Danni, have something to eat.
-No. Thank you.
Um, can you just tell him to meet me
at Ruby's as soon as he can?
-Sure.
-See you later.
Bye.
-Bye.
Is Katerina in her room?
I guess so.
I'll be back in a minute.
You going out?
-What does it looks like?
Trouble, that's what it looks like.
-Good!
Katie, I'm sorry, I didn't mean
to upset you the other day--
Forget it.
Who are you going with?
-You know who.
Yes, and you know I don't like him,
half his family is in jail.
-Well, he is not.
-Not yet.
-Mom.
-Look.
Katie, you are pretty and smart.
You could do so much better
than Peter Rivers.
Listen, I don't wanna do better.
Now, drop it.
-I will not--
-I said drop it!
I will not drop it, and there's something
else I need to talk to you about.
I was putting your washing away
this morning and I found these.
So what?
-Why do you need to take the pill?
-Why do you think?
-I'm asking you.
-Well, don't.
-How long have you been taking it?
-Long enough.
How long is that?
-Just shut up!
I will not shut up.
-Are you and Peter doing something you--
-None of your business.
It is my business. I'm your mother.
And I'm going out.
-Katerina, please.
-Katie.
-What?
-What?
-Don't be too late.
I'll do what I like.
Hey, Mom.
One of those was for me.
-Sorry, I was starving.
-Doesn't matter.
How's your new place?
It's all right. You know.
You know, if there was any way
I could ask you to move to Gran's…
Mom, don't.
I mean it, Steve,
if there was any way, I would.
With Em and Todd, it'd just be too much.
I'm happy where I am, really.
-Honestly?
-Honestly.
That's all right then.
-Except…
-What?
I'm a bit broke and I was wondering
if I could have some money for rent.
You're asking me for money?
It's only for a couple of days.
Steve, I'm as broke as you are.
Sorry. Shouldn't have asked.
If you need it that bad,
why don't you go see your father?
-I don't want to see Dad at the moment.
-Why not?
If he's got enough to keep
that woman and her two brats,
he can help you with your rent.
Mom, I just don't want to go over there.
He is still your father, Steve.
And it's the least he can do
seeing as he's not paying any maintenance.
Wait a minute,
I thought that was taken care of.
With solicitors on the case?
You've got to be kidding.
He's still got the business. He has to pay
you maintenance, that's the law.
He's doing everything he can
to get around it.
How are you and the kids gonna survive?
Why do you think I'm moving back to Mom's?
I didn't know. I didn't know, I'm sorry.
Look, I have got 20 bucks,
it's not much, but…
No, Mom, don't. Don't worry about it.
Go on, Steve, take it.
-I'll manage.
-How?
I don't know how, but I will. Okay?
See you later, all right?
Look, what is it with your mom anyway?
I mean, I shower enough, don't I?
-Don't I?
-Yeah.
-I shave when I have to.
-It's not just you.
Then what is it?
She was snooping through my drawers today
and she found the pill.
The pill?
And she wasn't even embarrassed.
She just came right out and told me.
-Really?
-Doesn't that make you sick?
Yeah. I didn't know you were on the pill?
-Peter?
-What?
We're talking about my mother.
-I know. I was just saying--
-Well, don't.
So, um…
Want to go to the bedroom?
-No.
-Why not?
Because I said no.
You didn't the other night.
Look, just cool it, will you?
-Come here…
-Nick.
Come here…
Stop it.
-Come on. What's wrong with you?
-Don't do that to me again.
But what about the other night?
-Well, it was a mistake.
-A mistake?
-Yeah. It was a mistake.
-It didn't feel that way.
I'm sorry.
Yeah, but you kissed me.
Well, I shouldn't have.
But you did and you meant it.
You know you did. You know,
I thought it was the start of something.
-Yeah, well, you thought wrong.
-Why?
Because you've already got
a girlfriend, Nick.
I don't want her.
Do you understand? I want you.
-Jodie.
-Just go.
-Jodie.
-Just go, Nick.
Just go.
Hey, you haven't been
looking after your family, have you?
I've just been around to see Mom.
Why don't you give her some bloody money?
Hang on, Steve. I'm doing all I can.
That's bull, Dad. You should
never have left in the first place.
-I had to.
-You just walked out, didn't you?
Must have said,
"To hell with Mom, to hell with Emma."
-"To hell with Todd."
-Just wait a minute.
You've got a new family now, haven't you?
-So we don't matter anymore, is that it?
-I love you kids.
It's easy to say, Dad. I mean,
all the visits, all the maintenance…
I'm paying maintenance, all I can.
Do you know how much
Mom's having a hard time of it?
She couldn't even lend me 20 bucks.
Hell, Steve.
Twenty bucks, Dad.
Sorry, mate, I've been wrapped up
in my own problems.
The business and all, Mom leaving.
Of course, you need the money. Here.
No, Dad, I don't want it.
You give it to Mom.
You know, you haven't even bothered
to come around and see me.
-And I thought we were mates.
-And we still are.
Don't!
You don't care about us anymore, do you?
I love Emma and Todd, and you.
Come on, Dad!
You don't give a stuff about me.
I love you, Steve, more than the others.
'Cause…
Because I'm what?
-Because I'm what?
-Nothing.
Nothing? What's "nothing"
supposed to mean?
Nothing.
Give me a straight answer.
Whe--
When we brought you home,
you were just a little fella.
It was the proudest day of my life.
What are you saying?
When we thought we couldn't have kids…
we adopted one.
Me?
To be ours to love.
You adopted me?
And we do.
But you're not my father.
Jesus…
I don't even know what to call you.
I don't know what to call you.
Hey, Nick, what are you doing, mate?
Pumping a bit of iron?
Man, can I talk to you?
Sure. What's the problem?
I'm having some women problems, mate.
Ooh. This is a first.
I'm serious.
I'm still in love with Jodie, Con.
What?
I can't get her off my brain.
Twenty-four hours a day,
that's all I'm thinking about.
Ooh.
Well, what about her?
I don't know.
I reckon she feels the same way.
She keeps pushing me away
because of Danielle.
That was my next question, Danni.
-Yeah, well, Danielle, you know…
-Yeah, but what?
I don't want to see her get hurt.
-A really great girl, she's fantastic.
-Yeah, okay, but you want Jodie, right?
Yeah, exactly.
So, what do I do?
I don't know. Honestly, I don't know.
That's... That's your problem, all right?
But you gotta tell her before
she finds out for herself, all right?
Yeah, I know.
You gotta be straight with her.
Understand, yeah?
You got my message.
-What message?
-The one I left.
Where did you go?
I went around to see Jodie and the guys.
Jodie.
-And the guys.
-Why?
Why?
This isn't working, Danielle.
What isn't?
This, us, you and me.
What are you trying to say?
Danielle, I think you're a fantastic girl.
You're fantastic. Any guy would be
more than lucky to have you.
But you have to face the truth,
that I've never really gotten over Jodie.
You know, she's still in my system.
I'm in love with her.
Do you understand me?
Yeah.
Come here.
What are you doing
back already?
I went to see Dad.
Did he give you the money?
Some.
I bet she gets the lion's share.
-Mom…
I know he hates me, but he's
no right to take it out on you kids.
Mom, please!
He told me I was adopted.
What the hell
does that man think he's doing?
Is it true?
Well, I…
Come on, Mom, am I adopted?
Am I adopted?
I always meant to tell you, Steve.
You were always just one of us.
It never made any difference to me.
Bravo! Bravo!
Want me to sing it again?
-Encore! Yes, more!
Hey, Niko.
-Hey, Nick.
Danielle's at Ruby's.
-How do you know?
She's in love with you.
-Effie.
-What are you going on about?
-I can tell.
Excuse me?
I've got something important to say.
-Can you save it for later?
-No, no, no.
Now, Nick, please. Now.
I've decided to take voluntary redundancy.
What?
-Redundancy?
I'm finishing work in two weeks' time.
What? What do you mean?
After all you've done for that company,
they just sack you?
They didn't sack me.
It was my decision.
-What do you mean?
-The company is restructuring.
Hali took his redundancy a few weeks back.
What's redundancy?
-I've decided to do the same.
They've given me a year's pay.
-Is that it?
-What do you mean, "That's it?"
Yeah. No more factory, that's it.
But you can't just quit.
-I just have.
What are you gonna do?
-I don't know.
-Where are you gonna get another job?
-I'm not.
Not for the time being. No.
I've worked hard all my life.
I want a bit of a break.
Hey, come on.
Isn't anybody happy for me?
Hi, is Steve here?
He must have gone straight to work.
Come in.
You're his dad, aren't you?
-Yeah, yeah.
-Hi, I'm Jodie.
Um, he came to see me this afternoon.
Yeah, I thought he might.
Um…
Could you give him this,
and tell him to call me?
Sure.
It's very important.
No sweat.
And... And tell him that I love him
no matter what.
Sure.
Thanks.
In a world that's never patient
I find it harder to pretend...
Steve.
-What are you doing?
-I'm sorry.
I've just had a bad day.
You're not the only one.
Just get on with your work.
The sun is shining in the sky
So live for today
If the world was spitting on your face
It's treachery and sorrow
Vanish it without a trace
Blow it away
Throw your caution to the wind
Yeah, yeah, yeah
-George.
-Stella.
How do you really feel
about this voluntary redundancy?
Good. Good.
-Honestly?
-Yeah.
Well, I feel okay about quitting
the factory, no problem about that.
I feel a bit nervous about
what I'm gonna do next,
but… I'm sure I did the right thing.
Not just putting on
a brave face for the kids?
No. Come on, no.
-Really?
-No, really.
-'Cause if you are, you can stop it.
-Stella, really, it's okay. It's fine.
Good.
Can I say something about your life?
-What?
-Stop thinking about her.
I keep getting flashes
of the two of them together.
Come on. Don't do this to yourself.
-I can't help it.
-You did all you could.
Yes, I know, but she's my little baby.
Katerina, you're home.
Good day, Stella.
-Hi, Peter.
Do you want a coffee?
I wouldn't mind a stubby
if there's one handy.
-Yup.
-Excuse me, Katerina.
-What?
-The beer's not yours to give away.
George doesn't mind, do you?
Mr. Poulos might not mind, but I do.
- Mom--
-I mind very, very much.
See what she's like?
-Have you got a minute, Stella?
-I beg your pardon?
We have to talk.
Where are you going?
We need some privacy.
Well, here we are.
Here we are.
Look, Katerina told me what happened.
What happened?
When you found the pill
under her knickers.
-Look, do you wanna have a seat?
-No thanks.
Well, I can understand.
It must have been a bit of a shock.
You could say that.
Especially seeing she's going out with me.
I just want to let you know
that there's no need to worry
because nothing's happening.
That's not what Katie said.
You didn't believe her,
did you, Stell?
I don't know who to believe anymore.
It's not that I'm not trying.
Just that I'm not getting anywhere.
But if that changes, I'll let you know.
That's very comforting.
I just want to know
what they're talking about in there.
You're just going to
have to wait, aren't you.
You feel better now?
In a strange sort of way, I do.
How about that beer?
-Pete--
-Just kidding.
I'm heading off now.
-But you can't.
I'll see you tomorrow?
-Bye, Pete.
-Bye, Stell.
Mr. P!
-Bye, Peter.
What did you talk about in there?
-I think you can guess.
-Was it about me?
I'm not saying another word.
-Well, you've got to.
-No, I don't.
I hate you.
Good night, darling.
Hey, hang on a sec.
You're not going anywhere,
not until you tell me
what all that was about.
Yeah.
Steve, is that you?
-Yeah. Shh.
You're late.
Yeah, I'm sorry. I had to work.
I've just finished actually.
Here, I got this for you.
You goose.
-That's to replace the one I ate.
-Thanks, Steve.
Yeah, that's all right,
I just like living with you, Jode.
So do I.
Hey, it's good to see
you've patched things up with your dad.
What do you mean?
He came round and left you this.
What is it?
It feels like money.
Well, he can stick that.
What's going on, Steve?
My father told me I was adopted.
What?
Come here.
Coming in, hope you're decent.
-It's okay.
Sorry.
-It's not what you think.
Sure, sure.
What do you want, Rivers?
-I got your rent, Steve. Thanks, mate.
-What do you mean?
-I didn't leave any rent.
-I left it out on the table for him.
-But you didn't, did you?
-It's all right.
I'll fix it up on the way to school
at the real estate agent.
Sorry again, guys.
As you were.
I told you he can stick his money.
I didn't want to use that money.
It's all right, Steve, I didn't.
You can do what you want with it.
-Jodie.
Then how did you pay the rent?
Just pay me back Friday, okay?
Now, go make me breakfast.
Thanks.
Hey, Rose.
Hey, what's the jiggo
between Nick and Danni then?
Nick and Danni?
-Yeah.
-It's tough.
-Yeah, I know.
I love my cousin, Nick,
but I don't know,
sometimes that guy really amazes me.
Well, Danielle's blaming Jodie.
She reckons Jodie's
always trying to get back Nick.
She's really got it in for her.
Man, this is starting
to sound like a war now.
I know.
That's what happened
when Nick dropped Jodie.
Yeah. And Danielle dropped Steve. I know.
What's happening to us, man?
Remember how we all used to be friends.
-We used to talk and that.
-I know.
It doesn't have to be like that.
I mean, I don't want to see
my friends bitching
and fighting and stuff like that.
But that's what's gonna happen
and we've got to do
something about it, okay.
Let's put it in their minds.
-Guess what!
-You're a real scumbag,
walking out on me like that?
-What was I supposed to do?
-Tell me what you talked about.
-What do you reckon?
-Yeah, but what did you say?
Anything that came to mind,
I was just trying
to get her off your back.
Thanks.
-Did it work?
-Yeah, a bit.
-What are you complaining about?
I just hate living there,
having her tell me what to do.
And Saint Nick, full of himself,
giving me a hard time.
-Are you finished?
-Yeah.
I've got something to cheer you up.
Guess what happened
at our place last night.
What?
Jodie and Steve slept together.
They what? Really?
-That's all I'm saying.
Come on. Come on. Tell me more.
Jodie, I'm not sure
about this, all right?
Look on the bright side, Steve.
At least you get to miss out
on Southgate's class.
It's not the point…
-Hey, miss.
-I've got another victim for you.
-Great, just what I need.
Come in, Steve.
-See you in class.
-Hey, Jodie.
-What do you want?
Guess what? I've broken up with Danielle.
-So?
-So, do you want to go out or what?
Grow up, Nick.
-What's the matter with you?
Just because you broke up with Danni,
doesn't mean you can get
straight back with me.
-Yeah, but you said, you know…
-I said nothing.
Here you are.
-Thanks.
I don't know, like…
It's like…
I don't know who I am anymore,
and where I come from.
You know, everything…
Everything that I thought
was solid in my life,
everything I thought was real
has gone now.
It's like it's been snatched away.
There's nothing wrong
with being adopted.
Yeah, but why didn't they tell me then?
Maybe they thought
they should wait until you were older.
Miss, I'm 17 years old now.
This is something
I should have always known.
I should have always known this.
You know… Look, them telling me now,
this is what it feels like.
Them telling me now is like saying,
"Steve, we don't want you anymore."
Hang on, if they didn't want you,
they wouldn't have adopted you
in the first place.
Well, I wish they hadn't.
Why don't we get your parents in,
let's have a chat about this?
What's the point? They're not my parents.
They are your parents.
They've taken care of you.
They've looked after you. They love you.
-No.
-What do you mean "no"?
How do I know they love me?
How do I know I can trust them?
They lied to me for 17 years.
Now, I feel cheated.
I really do.
I appreciate your help, miss,
But this is something
I've got to do on my own.
You couldn't stand it, could you?
You had to take him away.
-If you mean Nick--
-Of course, I mean Nick.
Look, if Nick dropped you, Danielle,
that's his business.
-Yeah, sure.
-It's got nothing to do with me.
Course not, but you'll
still go out with him, won't you?
-I might.
-You might.
-I haven't decided yet.
-You haven't decided yet.
You are such a bitch!
Watch it!
-You watch it!
You don't even care about him.
You don't even want him, but you're
still gonna take him away from me.
Look, you are the one that broke us up
in the first place.
Have you told him
that you're sleeping with Steve?
-What did you say?
-You heard!
I respect my friends, you little slut.
Danni!
Stupid bitch!
-Hey, hey! Hey, break it up.
Come on. That's enough.
-You're gonna pay for this.
-Come on. That's enough.
Have a croissant, Robert.
-Here.
-Thanks.
So, you got any plans,
now you're a man of leisure?
Not really.
Ever thought about working
in the building trade?
God knows why I ever did.
If you're interested,
there's a place for you
at Bordino constructions.
I appreciate the offer, Robert,
but I'm fine, really.
Sure, sure, you are.
But, George, it's tough out there.
And well, you're not getting any younger.
Hey, come on. I'm not that old.
You don't really think
I can handle it, do you?
It's not that. It's just…
Well, if you ever need any help…
Robert, what am I gonna do
for Bordino constructions?
There are lots of…
-Really, Robert, what?
Okay. So, you don't want to work for me.
But what are you going to do?
-It's not that.
-What are you going to do?
I don't know,
maybe I'll become a pastry cook.
What?
Well, you know, I'm free, Robert.
Free to choose what I want to do.
You know, the world's my oyster.
Maybe I'll become an oyster farmer.
Okay, whatever.
-But remember, if you're ever stuck…
-Have a croissant, Robert.
Thank you, Robert.
Have a croissant before it gets cold?
-Steveo, what's this?
-It's yours.
-But I gave it to you.
-I don't want it.
-What about your rent?
-I managed.
Well, use it for something else.
I don't know why you bother.
Because I care about you, you're my son.
I am not your son.
And I don't want you
to ever call me that again.
Steve.
Hey, Niko!
Come here.
What's happening?
-Listen.
-Nice. Looks nice.
Your Uncle Robert came around today.
Yeah?
-Yeah.
What did he say?
-Don't sound so surprised?
What do you mean?
Well, next time you want to talk
to Uncle Robert about my future,
it might be better
if you let me know first.
Hang on a second. What are you
talking about? I didn't say anything.
Well, somebody did. Who did?
Con! I don't know,
he's the motormouth around here.
You told Con, right.
-Well, anyway, he offered me a job.
-Yeah?
-Bravo.
-Yeah.
-That's good.
-It was kind.
-But I said no.
-Why?
I don't want another job.
I just had a job, that's why I quit.
Twenty years working in a factory.
Twenty years on an assembly line.
Working for somebody I don't even know.
-I don't wanna do that anymore.
-Okay.
But you've got a mortgage
to take care of, you've got bills to pay.
-Where's the money gonna come from?
-I've got a year's redundancy pay.
All right. And then what?
What about when that finishes?
I don't know.
All I know is, I don't want to be
a paid slave anymore.
Look, I want to do something with my life.
Like what?
-Something different.
Something exciting, man, something real.
You know, I've got a year's pay.
I'll never get this chance again.
So, what? Are you going
into business? What are you doing?
I don't know, maybe.
Well, I don't know. I think
this idea is pretty crazy, you know.
You don't even know
what you want to do with yourself.
Just give me time to work it out.
I hear you dropped Danielle.
Bad timing, Niko.
What's that supposed to mean?
-Ooh, haven't you heard?
-Heard what?
Jodie is sleeping with Steve.
-Steve?
-Yeah.
If you don't believe me,
you can ask Peter.
He's telling everyone. See ya.
Do you want a drink?
I'm not gonna
let her get away with it, you know.
-What are you talking about? Jodie?
-Cow.
Give her a break, man.
Whose side are you meant to be on?
Look, you can't blame Jodie
because Nick dropped you.
She made him do it.
Do you really believe that?
That's what happened, isn't it?
I don't think so. Jodie is not like that.
She plays it real straight.
Yeah, real straight.
Come on, Dan, you know her.
You two used to be friends, remember?
We all used to be friends.
Now, everything's gonna break up
if we keep fighting like this.
Do you really want that to happen?
No, but Nick and Jodie obviously don't
give a damn, so why should I?
Look, I know you're really hurting,
but don't blame Jodie
for the way you're feeling.
I'm gonna get the drinks, okay.
Yeah.
What's up?
I don't wanna go home.
So don't. Stay here.
I don't know.
I've never stayed out all night before.
Yeah, right, and I've never
used strong language.
What? So you don't mind if I stay?
Why would I mind?
Hey?
Thanks, Jode, that was great.
I know.
I've got to go to work now,
so I'll see you later, okay?
Yeah, I suppose you've got
to pay me back.
Thanks for everything, all right?
Yeah.
-I appreciate it.
That's cool.
-All right. See you.
Hey, Steve.
Are you sleeping with him?
Who?
-Steve.
No.
That's not what I've heard.
I don't care what you've heard.
I've said no and I mean no.
Don't lie to me, Jodie.
I don't lie.
I think you should have told me something.
I don't have to tell you anything.
Throw your caution to the wind...
Having a better day, are we?
-Yeah, I am, thank you.
-Good, good.
He believes in Jesus
And she believes in faith
Gonna throw away the promises
That came around too late
Will I get a second--
Come on.
-Peter.
-What?
Where am I sleeping tonight?
Where do you reckon?
- But… [chuckles
-What's wrong?
Well, when I said I'd stay,
I didn't mean I'd sleep there.
Then why did you lead me on?
I didn't lead you on.
I thought you understood.
Okay.
You can have the bed.
Where are you gonna sleep?
I'll sleep on the couch.
No, I can't do that.
-Don't worry. Good night.
-Good night.
Turn your back.
Okay, everyone, that's it for tonight.
See you later.
Ta.
-See you later.
-Later.
Steve.
I'd like a word with you?
What about?
-Steve.
-How you doing?
-Are you okay?
-Yeah, I'm fine. Thanks for coming.
I hope you don't mind
but I rang Miss Fatoush.
And I was stupid enough to come.
I'm sorry to have involved you
in this, miss, I really am.
That's all right.
What's all this stuff about you stealing?
Um…
-I just wanted to do something for Jodie.
-For me?
Look, it's gonna make things a hell
of a lot easier if we get your parents in.
-No. No, I don't want that.
-Why not?
Look, we talked about this before.
I don't want to involve them in this.
They don't want to see me again.
I don't want to see them, okay?
They're your parents. They should be here.
They couldn't care
less about me, all right?
I don't want them here.
-Are you sure?
-Yes.
All right. Well, that's perfect then.
What do you mean by that?
Well, we give your parents a call,
they refuse to come down,
and the cops release you into my care.
Problem solved.
No, look, um…
What?
What if they come down?
Well, then you're gonna
have to deal with the fact
that your parents
really do care about you.
Peter.
-What?
What was all that noise before?
Cops came to pick Jodie up.
Steve's been arrested for stealing.
You're kidding.
Well, aren't you gonna go and help Steve?
Not in a cop shop. Anywhere else but.
Hey.
I'm sorry about before.
I didn't mean to lead you on.
Yeah.
No, look, I am.
I'll get over it.
Aw, what a guy.
Someone to see you.
Steve.
Um, your mom couldn't find a sitter,
but she sends her love.
I'll leave you to it.
-All right.
Don't they teach you
to shoplift at school?
Um…
I didn't think you were gonna come.
Why not?
I just didn't.
You're my son.
I can still call you that, can't I?
I guess so.
You can come and move in with us
if that's what you'd like.
I... I know how you feel about Elaine,
but you could give it a try.
Thanks, Dad.
I'll think about it.
Sure.
You want a coffee?
Yeah, that'd be good.
I'll get it.
Yeah, coming.
Coming!
Coming, coming.
-Stell.
-Where's Katerina?
Um…
-Mom, what are you doing here?
-You said you'd ring.
-Well, there's no phone.
-I don't care if there's no phone.
I have been worried sick.
-I've been up all night.
-Take a pill next time.
There won't be a next time, young lady.
You're coming home now.
-And why should I do that?
-Because I said so.
Well, tough.
Katerina, I am sick to death of you!
Honestly you've no respect…
I'm sick to death of your interfering!
-Just go away and leave me alone.
-Don't you dare go back in there.
Katie!
No luck?
Katie!
Peter, open the door!
So, you're gonna move in
with your dad?
I don't know,
I'm not sure what I'm gonna do.
I can understand. I mean,
why live there when you can experience
the glamour of a disused warehouse?
Yeah.
-Jodie.
What?
-All right.
I'll catch up
with you later, all right?
I don't want to fight
with you anymore.
Me neither.
I think it's crazy
that we're both fighting over Nick.
Yeah.
I mean, he's cute.
But he's not worth losing a friend over.
Yeah, you're right.
So, I'm damned
if I'm gonna lose you and Nick.
-Yeah.
-Friends, buddy.
Yeah, friends.
Steve. How are you this morning?
You know, better, I guess.
-I've got some good news for you.
-What?
Well, I spoke to your boss
at the supermarket,
and, um, he's agreed to drop the charges.
Really?
Well, you know,
you've paid for the stuff, remember?
No, I didn't.
Wait a minute, miss.
Miss?
I'll catch you later.
All right.
-See you.
So, what were you
and Danielle talking about?
-We're just gonna start over.
-Yeah?
Does that mean maybe
you and me can start over too?
Hey, I'm sorry
about the way I acted, okay?
How come you changed your mind?
Well, I had a talk with Rivers.
-He spoke to me too.
-Yeah, but...
So, how come you believe Rivers
and you don't believe me?
I was jealous.
Pity.
So, um, I don't know,
you want to go out or something?
-No.
-Why not?
Why would I? I mean,
why waste my time, you don't trust me?
Jodie.
Okay.
-You can come over for dinner.
-Sure. When?
But just dinner.
Hey.
Hey, what's that?
Big day today.
Yeah, I…
went and got myself a job
from the service station down the road.
What?
Three nights a week, Saturdays.
What for?
I don't know. I just wanted to help out.
Help out with what?
With what you want to do.
Hey, I don't want you to do that for me.
No, I want to.
I didn't understand before, you know,
what you were going on about.
I don't know. I was a bit selfish.
Just thinking of you as Dad and…
not someone with a life of his own.
But I think it's great
what you want to do,
that's why I got the job.
-I want you to take this chance, okay?
-Hey.
You don't have to worry about money.
Look, that's very thoughtful,
but I don't want you
to miss out on any school.
It's fine. I'll manage. It'll be okay.
No, I don't want you to work.
We'll be all right, believe me.
-All right, but, you know…
-It's cool.
Now give me that,
I've got it all worked out.
Okay.
-I reckon you have.
-Good.
If you want to help, go and study.
Hello?
Anyone home?
Jodie? Rivers?
Hello?
Surprise!
What's going on?
What is this?
-Jodie's idea.
-For you.
What for?
We know you've been
having a hard time lately,
and we just wanted to let you know
that things are gonna get better.
Two, four, six, eight, let's eat, hey?
We may not be the perfect substitute
for a family, but we're mates.
Thanks, honey.
Come on.