Heartbreak High (1994–1999): Season 1, Episode 5 - Episode #1.5 - full transcript
Well, generally, I'm pleased
with her performance in class,
but, Maths is still
a bit of a problem, isn't it, Danielle?
I wouldn't say that, more of a nightmare.
Well,
it's just a suggestion, but...
-Evening, Mr. Poulos. Nice to meet you.
-Good evening.
Please sit down.
So Nick, how do you think
you've been going?
Average.
Would you agree with that?
Yeah, I'd agree with that.
Except that Nick isn't an average student.
You know, his grades were actually
in the top third of the form
but they have been dropping,
so I guess he's fallen back
to being about average.
What are you trying to say?
Are you saying he's not doing the work?
Well, Nick, have you been doing the work?
Right.
So?
maybe the first thing
he needs to get off his mind is football.
Well, I don't know
whether we can blame soccer, Mr. Poulos.
Actually haven't seen Nick
at the last few practice sessions.
I see.
Hey, Nick, Nick! What's the hurry?
-Come on. Stop.
-I've got things to do.
Homework?
-Come on.
-No, I have no homework tonight.
-Listen, come here.
We've got to get one thing straight
before we go any further.
-What?
-What your teacher said, you know.
You've got to pull your socks up, ay?
-I mean, it's important.
-Yeah, I know. I know.
It's about your future, right.
I don't want to argue
and I don't wanna know
why you've been falling behind.
-I'm just gonna make a rule.
-What?
From now on, you get home
at six o'clock every day after school.
-Come on, but--
-I want to see you working.
-What if I want to go out?
-I want to see you working.
-Just till you get on top of it. Okay?
-Okay.
Okay, but I'm gonna cut back
on cleaning my room then.
d I said play it down, play it out d
d Baby, when you feel so happy d
Can't we put it
with some more bass or something?
You can't put it down again, you've got to
take it to that guy this afternoon.
I have?
We have.
Hey, I'm just the piano player.
Sure.
Look, he's going to hate it.
Hey, no? Look,
it-- it's really good.
All right? I'm telling you.
How many tapes do you reckon
these A&R men have to listen to everyday?
-I don't know.
-Hundreds.
Not like yours though.
How do you know that?
Well, guys,
that's about as good
as we're going to get with this gear.
Listen. It's excellent, trust me.
Are you going to come down with me?
Yeah, sure I'll come with you.
Hey, you two.
Can you drop this off
when you come up for some air?
Come on. Let's go.
-See you later. Hey, good luck.
-Hey, thanks.
d I understand it
If you don't want to give a hoot d
d Knocking boots
Shoot, shoot you little fruit loop d
d Like in my group
I like to dip a double RT d
d Flex the point
To the best of my ability d
d Play it down, play it out d
d Baby, when you feel so happy d
Yep. Something interesting there.
It's raw?
but I like it.
Why don't you let me show
some of the other people here
and I'll get back to you
by the end of the week. Okay?
So you really do like it?
Jodie, I wouldn't jerk you around,
I haven't got the time.
Look, um, take these.
-Thanks.
-Good to meet you.
Thanks a lot.
-Thanks a lot.
-Enjoy the show.
-What is it? What'd he give you?
-Tickets! Baby Animals, tomorrow night.
-And backstage passes!
-Right!
Did I tell you?
Are you great or what? Didn't I tell you?
I don't want
to build my hopes up too high.
You've got to think positive.
I don't know how I'm going to last
until he calls.
Hey. These will take your mind off it.
How many are there?
Six spares.
Who'll we give them to?
I don't know, there's plenty there.
I thought we could sell a few,
-make some money.
-Nick!
Just a joke.
You want a drink?
Yeah. Yeah, all right.
Let's celebrate?
No. Hey.
Don't worry about it. I've got to go.
I promised the old man
I'd be home by 6:00.
To study. I only promised him yesterday.
So if your dad pulls the string?
It's not like that.
You're the one who said,
"Let's celebrate."
Can it wait until tomorrow?
Sure.
If you want me to stay, I'll stay. Okay?
No, it's all right.
I don't want you
to get in trouble with your parents.
I don't want to let you down.
Hey, it's no big deal.
Go. I'll see you tomorrow.
I'm sorry, all right?
You know what time it is?
It's after seven o'clock.
It's not six o'clock.
-I'm sorry, okay?
-It's not midnight either.
-We had an agreement.
Didn't we have an agreement?
-I had to go somewhere.
-Where?
Jodie took her stuff
down to the record company
and she wanted me to go with her.
That girl, she's not doing you any good.
She was the one that told me to come home.
Yeah, but you weren't home on time.
They liked her tape so,
you know, we celebrated a bit.
Good for her.
But what good is it to you?
I'm gonna study now.
-So can you just leave me to it?
-All right.
But from now on,
you come home
straight after school every day.
You don't go anywhere.
Dad, we've got tickets
for a concert tomorrow night.
You're not going. No! Forget it.
Only guessing, but those boxes
look like they're yours.
- Yeah, I think--
-Put them in your room!
What am I carrying here, bricks?
No, they're books.
Look, just leave them there, Marco.
What do you want? A hernia?
What do you think about this one?
-Personally, I always travel light.
Hello?
Come in.
Right, um...
Graham, Marco. Marco, Graham.
-G'day, mate.
-Pleased to meet you.
Heard there was a housewarming.
I'll take that one.
-Cheers. Thanks.
You three get to know one another.
I live like a three-minute walk.
You teach, do you?
-Yeah.
Music and Maths.
Music? At that school?
You know,
it calms the savage beast, Marco.
Yeah, well, a zoo probably
is the right description for that place.
I wouldn't say that.
-Yeah?
Well, the kids I saw look like animals.
Yeah, well, you know,
if they get out of control,
we can always put 'em down.
Champagne anyone?
Listen, mate, what I want to know is
how much is the guy talking about?
Because, look, if this guy
didn't reach out for his check book,
-he's full of talk.
-Is that right?
Yeah, that's right.
Yeah, he's gonna to play it to
some heavies and?get back to me in a week.
But did he reach for the check book?
That's all I wanna know.
Con only understands petty criminals
and sleazy operators.
-He doesn't understand real business.
-I'll tell you what I understand, okay?
Talk is cheap, don't forget that.
I don't call these cheap.
-Yeah, what are they?
-What are they?
-They look like tickets to me.
-To what?
Why?
-Baby Animals. Tonight.
All right, guys!
What?
I might not be able to make the concert.
Why?
Grounded.
I'm really looking forward to this.
Yeah, me too.
So?
You know what my dad's like.
So, talk to him.
You won't, will you?
There's no point.
I either ignore him or I do what he says.
It'll be a great night.
Shut up!
Okay , here's the deal.
I've got seven spares.
Make that six.
Chuck 'em, Jodie.
You need someone
to look out for you, don't you?
You're just worried I'll meet another guy.
Don't be stupid.
I like it when you're jealous.
I am not jealous.
All right. I'm sorry I'm late.
I had a department meeting, okay?
And what department's that, miss?
Department of Corrective Services?
Very funny, Steve.
Right, has anybody
got any homework for me?
Miss, you're not gonna believe this,
but I had it on the bus...
Danielle,
if I'm not gonna believe it, don't bother.
-All right?
-All right.
Okay, can we have our books out, please?
Come on, guys. Books out. Now.
All right, there's the girls,
Rose and Danielle.
What do you think of the shoes, Rose?
-Come on, what do you think?
-They're gross, Steve.
You're not standing near me
all night. Ooh!
Steve!
You can't go round
collecting autographs all night.
People pay money for these sort of things.
You're an embarrassment.
-This is my sister's.
-Good of her to lend it to you.
Hey, I've got somebody at my school
who looks a bit like her.
Her name's Jodie.
-Hey, how'd it go with your dad?
It's cool.
Come on, guys!?What are you doing?
This is not good.
So, how are you doing?
-Good.
I was just thinking
about all the nice things
-about moving out of home.
-Like what?
Just things like
not having dinner on the table
same time every night.
I promise that won't happen here
'cause I can't cook.
Do you want me to cook?
-No, let's go out.
-Yola.
-No, come on.
I know a really hot place.
-We've got work to? Yola.
-We'll put on a bit of lippy.
Dress up. Maybe even pick up.
-Come on.
-Can I borrow something?
Yes. Certainly.
Okay.
-Yes.
Let's go.
-Good.
We have here pizza.
We have here red wine.
And? what do we have here?
That's for the morning.
We had an agreement.
You made me a promise.
First day you break it.
I was given these tickets to the concert--
I don't care what you were doing.
-Come on, Dad.
-We had an agreement. Listen?
You don't break promises.
Not to me. I'm your father.
But they were given to me.
Everyone was going--
No, but nothing, nothing!
I don't care!
-I just don't care!
-I'm sorry. All right? I'm sorry.
-I got a letter today from the government.
-You haven't been going to school.
I have so been going to school.
What's this?
"Please explain
why your son has missed school
on three separate occasions."
I mean, what do I say to that?
"He's got a girlfriend"?
Say whatever you want.
I'll say what I said before.
You come home straight after school.
You don't go anywhere!
-Come on.
-And stop seeing Jodie during the week.
No way. You can't stop me
-from seeing Jodie.
-During the week!
-No. No.
-You can see her on the weekend.
No! Listen,
as long as you live here
you do what I say!
All right. Fine!
If that's the way you want it, fine!
Nick!
Nick! Come here.
Now what are you doing?
Come on, stop that.
No, you're absolutely right.
You make the rules around here.
This is your house, so if I leave...
we don't have anything to argue about,
do we?
Do you think it's easy out there?
I mean, what are you gonna do out there?
How are you going to live?
That's my problem, all right?
Don't you worry about it.
Please. Just don't.
Listen, just don't do this!
Nobody! Nobody tells me
how to run my life!
All right, what about Jodie?
I'm only trying to give you
a chance in this world.
I've already got a chance.
Please don't.
All right, get out! Go!
Okay!
What's wrong, Daddy?
-Honey, it's okay.
You're the only one
that won't tell me to go home.
Will you?
My sister will be back on the weekend.
Just for a couple of days?
Sure.
d Don't you see my heart is true d
d I d
d I can see, I can see
The sun and the sky d
d And deep inside d
d Me holding on to you d
I'm running so late.
Hang on. I'm gonna make some breakfast.
I have to go to school.
What for?
To see Brian. Aren't you coming in?
Maybe later, to sign off.
Nick,
you're not thinking
of dropping out, are you?
I can't stay on.
I need money, Jodie.
I've got to get a job.
-Think about what you're saying.
-What?
Just slow down, that's all.
Think about it.
I mean, leaving your family's one thing,
but school too?
Who said I've left my family?
I'm setting up a new home,
so I've got to get a job. It's simple.
How do you think this is making me feel?
You don't have to feel anything.
It's got nothing to do with you.
I didn't mean that.
Chrissy?
What is he doing in there?
He's doing his hair.
I heard the hair dryer.
Look, Yola, I'm so sorry about this.
Marco!
I wish I could stay for coffee
but I have to get to work.
I'll call you.
Ciao.
Um, the bath is now free,
but we've only got a minute each
for a shower.
Look, Yola, I'm so sorry about this.
That is one very clean Italian man
you've got there.
I promise it won't happen again.
Aw, Chris, I'm kidding.?He can come over
any time, it's not a problem.
Well, I think it's a problem.
You know, I moved out of home
to get some space,
not to provide another home for him.
I'm going to go have a shower.
Look, sorry,
they're a bit crumpled.
But it's all there.
All right. Thanks.
I'll be able to say I knew you?
Hey, listen, thanks for everything.
I really appreciate what you've done
and I hope I can help out
-with you sometime.
-Jodie. You are a legend.
That concert was fantastic.
-What a night.
It was unreal.
-Where's Nick?
Yeah, where is Nick?
I don't know.
Look, I was round
his place this morning.
He had a blue with his parents
and he shot through.
-Didn't stay with you, did he?
-He moved in?
That is so romantic.
Take it easy, Danni.
-Jodie, are we talking
a serious problem here, or what?
Well, I don't know. Why are you asking me?
Because he's living with you.
Hey, I just did
what all of you guys would've done
if he'd turned up on your doorstep.
-I let him stay.
-That's crap!
Hey, what's bugging you, Con?
Is it because he didn't turn up
at your house?
Look, Jo,
we're only worried about a mate.
Yeah, well, so am I.
He's out looking work. He's quit school.
-Just get out of my face!
-He's quit school?
You heard me.
Hey! Hey, Nick!
Nick.
What's wrong with you, mate?
You leave school and you leave home?
What's wrong, mate?
I don't want to talk about it,
all right?
You never wanna talk.
Look, you don't know
nothing about it.
So you tell me?
You've got the hots for Jodie?
What? Move into her flat,
share it together?
Live happily ever after?
-What's wrong, man?
-Shut up.
-Use your brain.
-Just shut up, all right?
No, I'm not, mate. You're gonna listen
to me for once, all right?
You're my cousin, man. I care about you.
I'm not just gonna stand around
and see you wreck your life.
Hey, I'm not wrecking anything.
Okay?
I'm sick of getting nowhere at school.
I'm sick of living at home.
I'm sick of it.
-What's new, man?
I go through that too.
You just don't leave after one argument.
This is different, all right?
I want to be with Jodie.
What? This is your idea, is it?
No, we both want it.
Are you sure about that?
It's not what she said to me
this morning, mate.
Crap.
What are you gonna eat? Cat food?
I'm gonna get a job.
-Where are you gonna get a job?
-I've got plans, all right?
Who's going to employ you?
You can't even kick a bloody soccer ball.
I can look after myself, all right?
Don't do it, Nick, man!
You're going to regret it!
Nick! Niko!
Hi.
Where have you been?
-I told you, I was out looking for work.
-What? You're doing home deliveries?
What's wrong with you?
I'm getting the blame
for you leaving school.
Have you talked to your parents?
Tomorrow?
Yep. Big day tomorrow.
-Why?
-You've got an appointment.
Your mate from the record company.
His secretary rang
and said twelve o'clock tomorrow
if you can make it.
Of course I can make it.
-Well, I said you're going to be there.
-What else did she say?
-That's all.
I went shopping and bought some things
so we can celebrate.
I've got some chicken breast,
tomato, pasta. I'm even gonna cook.
Nick.
Hey, listen, Jodie.
-I know you're gonna make it, all right?
-I think I can make it too.
Sure you can.
Maybe football? maybe. I don't know.
I wanna do things.
I wanna see things, you know.
-I've been thinking about it.
-What?
I want to show you the Greek islands.
When did you go to Greece?
Hey, I haven't been to Greece,
but I wanna go with you.
It doesn't have to be Greece,
it can be Europe.
I mean, Greece is in Europe, you know.
You know what I mean.
I want to go to Los Angeles.
Yeah. Sunset Boulevard.?Rodeo Drive.
You and me. As long as we're together,
it doesn't make a difference.
Can I help?
Nope.
d The way I really feel, boy... d
How was your day?
I haven't heard from him.
Didn't ask.
You should ask.
Come on. What am I supposed to do?
For a start, you can forget you're angry
and remember that you love him.
Listen, I'm not angry, okay?
I'm afraid.
I'm afraid
he's gonna leave school, get a job
and spend the rest of his life hating it.
-Like you do?
-No. I don't hate my life,
but my job, yes.
I could do a lot better.
George, it's not like it used to be.
Today, a father makes rules
and a son, he goes out to break them.
You know, for me?
For me it's enough to know that my kids
are safe?and I know where they are.
So I should do nothing?
Just try and understand him.
Okay, everyone, sit down! Sit-- Sit down!
Bolton, sit down! Come on.
Okay, listen up. Listen up.
This class has been scheduled
because hardly any of you?bothered to come
to the parent/teacher night?
Yes, I know you were there.
?or bring your parents,
or show any interest in finding out?
Yes? ?about careers in any way.
Yes, Chaka?
-My mother was busy, miss.
-All right.
Yeah, my dad had a pile up
on the freeway, you know what I'm saying?
Right. Same pile up as last year, was it?
Yes, all right.
Okay, that's enough.
I'm sure there are some good reasons.
How are you, Mr. Poulos?
Okay.
Well, you're still at school.
I'm so glad to see that.
-That's good.
-Haven't made up my mind yet.
I didn't come to talk about it.
You all right?
Yeah. I'm all right.
That's the main thing.
That's good.?That's good.
If, you're gonna live away from home,
you can't live off a girl.
-I'm not living off anyone.
-It's wrong.
You gotta pay your own way.
I'm only staying at her house.
This is between you and me, okay?
-I don't--
-Take it.
-I don't want your money.
-Take it.
Come on.?But listen,
you've gotta tell you mother
you're all right, okay?
Hey, miss.
Look, you don't have to worry about me.
I've got my whole career mapped out.
Here we go.
Come on.
-I'm going to be an aerobics instructor.
And I'm giving myself three years
to own my own gym.
-Shh.
-And if that doesn't work out,
-I'll be old enough for my second choice.
-And what's that?
Marry someone rich.
All right, all right.
Come on, don't knock it!
Sure you can spare us the time, Nick?
Nick Poulos, when you come
into my class late, you apologize.
Apologize?
Sorry, miss. I was talking to my father.
-Okay.
-See, miss,
Nick doesn't need career advice
because he's going to be
a professional stud.
You sure you've got
the right qualifications, Nick?
Just ask Jodie, miss.
Shut up, you dick!
That's enough!
Could you please
just think about a serious question?
-I doubt it.
-Well, then try, Con.
What special problems are you gonna have
living around here and finding work?
-Jodie?
-The problem is living here.
-Cut it out!
-The second problems is
getting married too early.
Unless you marry someone rich.
Okay. All right. What else? Come on.
Leaving school, miss.
-Yes.
Um, getting locked up, miss. Rivers?
-All right, come on!
-I'm thinking of joining?the police force.
All right, that's enough!
Come on, what else? Think.
-Yes, Chaka?
-Coming from this school.
Doesn't have a good reputation.
-People think we're all idiots.
-Speak for yourself,
you silly schmool!
-Chill out.
Rivers!
-Yeah?
-I said that's enough.
What else? Come on.
-Miss, I reckon it's a personal question.
-Why, Con?
We got kids in this school
who live on their own,
come from poor families,?underprivileged.
You know what I'm saying?
And we've also got kids
who come from good homes
where parents support 'em, you know,
look after them,
give them love and affection.
And what I reckon is
if these kids put time
and effort in what they do...
they've got a chance.
So that's why I reckon
it's a personal question.
You're making me cry, Bordino.
Nick! Sit down.
Nick!
Miss, I don't have to sit here
and listen to that, all right?
It's obvious they're taking a shot at me.
Rivers!
Will you be quiet?
Rivers, don't push it!
Don't.
Hey, guys, he's not around
the tuckshop. I can't find him.
I guess we came on a bit too hard?
I guess we all did.
Since when's he been so sensitive?
Jodie.
-Wake up.
You off?
-I've got to go somewhere.
Are you meeting Nick?
-No.
Where is he?
-Hey.
-How should I know?
-Get real, will you?
-I'm real, all right.
I'm my own person
and I don't take the blame
for anyone else!
-Jodie?
-What?
You can't pretend you didn't do anything.
Nick's wrapped in you.
I didn't do anything!
d 'Cause I won't hurt you d
d So put your trust in me, yeah d
d Don't you see my heart is true... d
-You don't want it?
-No.
-Thanks anyway.
-H-Hang on, Jodie.
The people upstairs like your sound
as much as I do.
-But if that's the case, then why--
-You're just not ready yet.
See, it takes a lot of money
to launch an act?and we need to be sure.
Now listen, what we'd love to do
is put you with a band.
They're really good
and they're on contract to us,
but they need something extra.
- Me
-Yeah. They need your voice.
So what sort of lineup is it?
Well, two guitars, bass, drums?
possibly keyboard.
It's a rock band.
-I know it's a rock band.
But it'll be a good experience for you.
-So when do I meet them?
-When can you go?
Where?
Melbourne.
Hello.
Hi.
Nick's not here.
But he's staying here?
Yeah.
Well, better here than on the street
or somewhere terrible.
Well, I think it's good Nick's not here.
Maybe you and me can have a bit of a talk.
Sure.
Thank you.
Mrs. Poulos.
I've been given a great opportunity.
Take it.
-Sorry?
-Take it.
You've been given the chance,
you have to take it.
The record company
want me to join a band in Melbourne.
Nick doesn't know yet.
And you want him to come with you?
Well, I love him.
Yeah, I can see that.
Whether it's a one-day love
or a lifetime love,
I don't know.
There are all kinds of love.
I don't know anyone in Melbourne.
You'll make friends.
You've got the band.
It'll be a whole new world.
What about Nick? He'll have no one.
He makes friends easily.
So you'll tell him and let him decide?
Yeah.
But he won't decide, not really.
You'll tell him and he'll drop everything
and come with you.
He won't even think about it.
I don't know what to do.
You have to decide.
I want to go to Melbourne.
You have to decide about Nick.
You know, I was about the same age
as Nick?when I left home.
I got married. I came to Australia.
I left my family and my friends.
It was very hard.
And that was for love.
I can't just vanish
-and not tell Nick what's happening.
-No.
Either you ask him,
and he will say yes,
or you tell him.
You tell him there's no room.
But I love him.
I know.
That's what makes it so hard.
My son has found himself a very nice girl.
What should I do?
What you feel is right.
Thank you.
I'll let myself out.
d Time waits for you d
d So have a little faith, boy... d
Nick, play for a dollar, man.
Come on, play for a dollar, man.
-Come on.
-I don't want to, all right?
Okay, fine.?Suit yourself.
Why didn't you come home?
Why didn't you come home, Nick?
I just came down here to think, all right?
Everything's piling in so fast,
I just can't make sense of it.
What is your problem?
The way I feel about you
is the way I feel, all right?
Why can't anyone else see that?
Some people can.
What's that supposed to mean?
I've been trying to think about us,
but it's getting hard.
It shouldn't be hard, it should be easy.
The record company offered me some work.
That's great.
In Melbourne.?I have to go to Melbourne.
Hey, even better. We can get away from
all the bitching?and make a fresh start.
What's wrong?
I have to go immediately.
What's this "I have to go" business.
I'm not invited?
Is that what you're saying?
I'm gonna be a hundred percent
involved in this band.
Well, it doesn't leave much for me.
You have your own life to lead.
-I want to be with you.
-Doing what, Nick?
Carrying my suitcases?
Waiting up for me after gigs?
Getting some dead-end job
in some dead-end place
with no family and friends to support you?
So what?
-I'd be with you, wouldn't I?
-How long for?
What is that supposed to mean?
Until you find something better?
Till you're rich and famous
and you've forgotten about me?
Maybe all that stuff
you were saying about love is just crap.
That's what it sounds like to me.
There's all types of love.
Yeah.
How would you know?
It's true.
That's why I don't want you
to come to Melbourne with me.
Nick.
Nick.
Just get out of my face.
Okay?
Chrissy, someone here to see you.
What?
What do you think?
Well, isn't this a nice surprise?
No, Marco, it's just a surprise.
I don't understand.
Well, you must be incredibly stupid.
So explain it to me.
Come on, Marco.
Look, I live here, not you.
And I happen to live with somebody else.
Remember Yola?
Look, I don't belong to you.
If you want to visit,
you use the telephone
and you ask if it's okay.
You know, the normal usual, polite things
that grown-ups do to one another.
Look, I have friends
that I drop in on all the time.
-Well, they must think you're a real bore.
-No, they think it's good.
-That's what friends do.
-Well, good. Go and drop in on them.
With me you use the telephone, all right?
Well, you'll be lucky.
I think he got the message.
I hope so.
Hey, take it easy, mate.
Ruby'll make you pay for it.
-Back off, alright?
-Relax, man. What's your problem?
If I tell you to back off,
just do it, all right?
-What's your problem, Nick?
-Will you calm down, man?
What's your problem?
What's your problem?
What do you want?
I want Nick back, man.
Bring him back.
What happened, Nick? What happened?
Just tell us, all right?
We're your friends,?we want to help you.
If you want to be a mate,
get us a coffee.
Yeah, all right. I'll get you a coffee.
Thanks.
So what's your problem?
It's Jodie, man. She hit the big time.
Hooked up with some band
down in Melbourne.
Well, that's great! What's the problem?
She doesn't even want me to go with her.
Reckons I'd get in her way.
So did she make a fool of me or what?
That doesn't sound like Jodie, man.
You know that.
Yeah, well, it is, okay,
because she said it to me.
First bit of success and she dumps me.
Come on, Nick, think about it.
Yeah, that's probably all I'll be doing,
thinking about it.
Look, I don't believe
she could con you, man.
She couldn't even con me.
Or the chicks at school, mate.
She felt it and we saw it, all right?
There's got to be another reason.
Yeah.
She'll be too busy
mixing with important people.
Look, man, I'm not gonna sit around
and listen to that.
Why not?
You're so blind sometimes, you know that?
I believe she did the right thing.
Okay? And it must've hurt.
It does.
Her, man. Not you.
Stop thinking about yourself all the time
and think about Jodie for once.
What if she did want you to go?
And what if she could see
that there's nothing for you there,
except you watching her drift away
while you're out of school, out of home.
She did it for you!
It's gonna get crushed.
It's plastic.
Best I could do this time of night.
I'm sorry, Jodie.
The timing's lousy, that's all.
So when are you going?
Tomorrow morning on the plane.
Are you going to come past school
to say goodbye first?
I don't know.
The guys'll never forgive you
if you if you don't.
Yeah, all right.
I don't need to wish you any luck,
you won't need it.
You always need luck.
I wish we had more time.
Yeah, tell me about it.
Still, the worst thing would've been
if we ended up hating each other.
That would've been even worse
than saying goodbye like this.
I'm really gonna miss you, Nick.
I'm gonna miss you too.
You know, your mother's pretty fantastic.
You don't even know her.
Yeah, but I can tell.
Listen to me.
I want you to give it
your best shot, all right?
You know I will.
And when you're really famous
and stuff,
I'm gonna be at every show.
And I wanna be in the front row.
Okay?
You'll be backstage
in the VIP room with me.
Hello.
Hi.
No.
Yeah. Look, I'm sorry too.
I didn't mean a lot of the things I said.
Of course it's okay
if you come round. Really.
Yeah.
Okay, I'll see you soon.
Um, that's Marco.
He wanted to know if it's okay
if he comes around to--
Great little gadgets.
Thank you.
It's okay.
I wasn't expecting anything.
I'll put these in some water.
I'll help.
Look,
you're entitled to your privacy.
I was wrong to barge in.
I admit it.
So am I forgiven?
Yes.
?the way he had thought.
Sit down,
your dinner's in the oven.
How did she know
she had to keep my dinner hot tonight?
She didn't. She keeps it every night.
I didn't need it.
Are you staying?
-Yep.
-That's good.
Nick. Can I see you for a minute?
Listen?
This is your home
as much as it is mine, okay?
Come here.
Look,
I can't stop you from leaving,
but the door's always open.
Okay, Dad.
Where's Jodie?
I don't know, man.
She said she'd be here.
Probably chickened out.
I wouldn't be surprised
after what you guys said to her.
You didn't exactly kiss her feet.
We were all pretty mean.
I just thought she'd say goodbye at least.
Yeah.
-Good riddance, I say.
Who's asking you, anyway?
What's the matter, lover boy?
Bit touchy since he's been dumped?
He's not worth it.
-There she is.
-Shut your mouth or I'll shut if for you.
-Go on, Rivers.
-We didn't think you'd show.
-Well, I'm not very good at goodbyes.
Anyway, good luck.
We should have a couple of drinks
and celebrate?your success. Do you reckon?
Yeah, I would love to but,
um, my cab's waiting.
It's okay.
-We just wanted to wish you luck.
-Yeah.
Yeah. Good luck, hey?
Thanks.
-You'll do great.
Hey. See you guys later.
Yeah. See you later.
Have fun. Bye.
-Bye.
d Time waits for you d
d So have a little faith, boy d
d There comes a time
You'll know it's true d
d Woah, no d
d Look inside, look inside
I'm sure you will find... d
This is it then.
Yeah, I guess so.
d Someday I know I'll find you d
d Till then there's nothing I can do d
d But save my love for you d
d Forever and ever you... d
I gotta go.
d My heart will still be true d
d Forever and ever, you d
d I see you're lost d
d But all you need is time, boy d
d Time will set your fears to rest d
d 'Cause I won't hurt you d
d So put your trust in me, boy d
d Can't you see my heart is true d
d I d
d I can see, I can see
The sun and the sky d
d And deep inside
Me holding on to you d
d Someday I know I'll find you d
d Till then there's nothing I can do d
d But save my love for you d
d Forever and ever d
d And from the day that you call d
dBe summer, winter, spring or fall d
d My heart will still be true d
d Forever and ever, you d
d One day, you'll fall into my arms d
d Never turning back d
d We'll find the thing we need d
d 'Cause boy, I truly believe d
with her performance in class,
but, Maths is still
a bit of a problem, isn't it, Danielle?
I wouldn't say that, more of a nightmare.
Well,
it's just a suggestion, but...
-Evening, Mr. Poulos. Nice to meet you.
-Good evening.
Please sit down.
So Nick, how do you think
you've been going?
Average.
Would you agree with that?
Yeah, I'd agree with that.
Except that Nick isn't an average student.
You know, his grades were actually
in the top third of the form
but they have been dropping,
so I guess he's fallen back
to being about average.
What are you trying to say?
Are you saying he's not doing the work?
Well, Nick, have you been doing the work?
Right.
So?
maybe the first thing
he needs to get off his mind is football.
Well, I don't know
whether we can blame soccer, Mr. Poulos.
Actually haven't seen Nick
at the last few practice sessions.
I see.
Hey, Nick, Nick! What's the hurry?
-Come on. Stop.
-I've got things to do.
Homework?
-Come on.
-No, I have no homework tonight.
-Listen, come here.
We've got to get one thing straight
before we go any further.
-What?
-What your teacher said, you know.
You've got to pull your socks up, ay?
-I mean, it's important.
-Yeah, I know. I know.
It's about your future, right.
I don't want to argue
and I don't wanna know
why you've been falling behind.
-I'm just gonna make a rule.
-What?
From now on, you get home
at six o'clock every day after school.
-Come on, but--
-I want to see you working.
-What if I want to go out?
-I want to see you working.
-Just till you get on top of it. Okay?
-Okay.
Okay, but I'm gonna cut back
on cleaning my room then.
d I said play it down, play it out d
d Baby, when you feel so happy d
Can't we put it
with some more bass or something?
You can't put it down again, you've got to
take it to that guy this afternoon.
I have?
We have.
Hey, I'm just the piano player.
Sure.
Look, he's going to hate it.
Hey, no? Look,
it-- it's really good.
All right? I'm telling you.
How many tapes do you reckon
these A&R men have to listen to everyday?
-I don't know.
-Hundreds.
Not like yours though.
How do you know that?
Well, guys,
that's about as good
as we're going to get with this gear.
Listen. It's excellent, trust me.
Are you going to come down with me?
Yeah, sure I'll come with you.
Hey, you two.
Can you drop this off
when you come up for some air?
Come on. Let's go.
-See you later. Hey, good luck.
-Hey, thanks.
d I understand it
If you don't want to give a hoot d
d Knocking boots
Shoot, shoot you little fruit loop d
d Like in my group
I like to dip a double RT d
d Flex the point
To the best of my ability d
d Play it down, play it out d
d Baby, when you feel so happy d
Yep. Something interesting there.
It's raw?
but I like it.
Why don't you let me show
some of the other people here
and I'll get back to you
by the end of the week. Okay?
So you really do like it?
Jodie, I wouldn't jerk you around,
I haven't got the time.
Look, um, take these.
-Thanks.
-Good to meet you.
Thanks a lot.
-Thanks a lot.
-Enjoy the show.
-What is it? What'd he give you?
-Tickets! Baby Animals, tomorrow night.
-And backstage passes!
-Right!
Did I tell you?
Are you great or what? Didn't I tell you?
I don't want
to build my hopes up too high.
You've got to think positive.
I don't know how I'm going to last
until he calls.
Hey. These will take your mind off it.
How many are there?
Six spares.
Who'll we give them to?
I don't know, there's plenty there.
I thought we could sell a few,
-make some money.
-Nick!
Just a joke.
You want a drink?
Yeah. Yeah, all right.
Let's celebrate?
No. Hey.
Don't worry about it. I've got to go.
I promised the old man
I'd be home by 6:00.
To study. I only promised him yesterday.
So if your dad pulls the string?
It's not like that.
You're the one who said,
"Let's celebrate."
Can it wait until tomorrow?
Sure.
If you want me to stay, I'll stay. Okay?
No, it's all right.
I don't want you
to get in trouble with your parents.
I don't want to let you down.
Hey, it's no big deal.
Go. I'll see you tomorrow.
I'm sorry, all right?
You know what time it is?
It's after seven o'clock.
It's not six o'clock.
-I'm sorry, okay?
-It's not midnight either.
-We had an agreement.
Didn't we have an agreement?
-I had to go somewhere.
-Where?
Jodie took her stuff
down to the record company
and she wanted me to go with her.
That girl, she's not doing you any good.
She was the one that told me to come home.
Yeah, but you weren't home on time.
They liked her tape so,
you know, we celebrated a bit.
Good for her.
But what good is it to you?
I'm gonna study now.
-So can you just leave me to it?
-All right.
But from now on,
you come home
straight after school every day.
You don't go anywhere.
Dad, we've got tickets
for a concert tomorrow night.
You're not going. No! Forget it.
Only guessing, but those boxes
look like they're yours.
- Yeah, I think--
-Put them in your room!
What am I carrying here, bricks?
No, they're books.
Look, just leave them there, Marco.
What do you want? A hernia?
What do you think about this one?
-Personally, I always travel light.
Hello?
Come in.
Right, um...
Graham, Marco. Marco, Graham.
-G'day, mate.
-Pleased to meet you.
Heard there was a housewarming.
I'll take that one.
-Cheers. Thanks.
You three get to know one another.
I live like a three-minute walk.
You teach, do you?
-Yeah.
Music and Maths.
Music? At that school?
You know,
it calms the savage beast, Marco.
Yeah, well, a zoo probably
is the right description for that place.
I wouldn't say that.
-Yeah?
Well, the kids I saw look like animals.
Yeah, well, you know,
if they get out of control,
we can always put 'em down.
Champagne anyone?
Listen, mate, what I want to know is
how much is the guy talking about?
Because, look, if this guy
didn't reach out for his check book,
-he's full of talk.
-Is that right?
Yeah, that's right.
Yeah, he's gonna to play it to
some heavies and?get back to me in a week.
But did he reach for the check book?
That's all I wanna know.
Con only understands petty criminals
and sleazy operators.
-He doesn't understand real business.
-I'll tell you what I understand, okay?
Talk is cheap, don't forget that.
I don't call these cheap.
-Yeah, what are they?
-What are they?
-They look like tickets to me.
-To what?
Why?
-Baby Animals. Tonight.
All right, guys!
What?
I might not be able to make the concert.
Why?
Grounded.
I'm really looking forward to this.
Yeah, me too.
So?
You know what my dad's like.
So, talk to him.
You won't, will you?
There's no point.
I either ignore him or I do what he says.
It'll be a great night.
Shut up!
Okay , here's the deal.
I've got seven spares.
Make that six.
Chuck 'em, Jodie.
You need someone
to look out for you, don't you?
You're just worried I'll meet another guy.
Don't be stupid.
I like it when you're jealous.
I am not jealous.
All right. I'm sorry I'm late.
I had a department meeting, okay?
And what department's that, miss?
Department of Corrective Services?
Very funny, Steve.
Right, has anybody
got any homework for me?
Miss, you're not gonna believe this,
but I had it on the bus...
Danielle,
if I'm not gonna believe it, don't bother.
-All right?
-All right.
Okay, can we have our books out, please?
Come on, guys. Books out. Now.
All right, there's the girls,
Rose and Danielle.
What do you think of the shoes, Rose?
-Come on, what do you think?
-They're gross, Steve.
You're not standing near me
all night. Ooh!
Steve!
You can't go round
collecting autographs all night.
People pay money for these sort of things.
You're an embarrassment.
-This is my sister's.
-Good of her to lend it to you.
Hey, I've got somebody at my school
who looks a bit like her.
Her name's Jodie.
-Hey, how'd it go with your dad?
It's cool.
Come on, guys!?What are you doing?
This is not good.
So, how are you doing?
-Good.
I was just thinking
about all the nice things
-about moving out of home.
-Like what?
Just things like
not having dinner on the table
same time every night.
I promise that won't happen here
'cause I can't cook.
Do you want me to cook?
-No, let's go out.
-Yola.
-No, come on.
I know a really hot place.
-We've got work to? Yola.
-We'll put on a bit of lippy.
Dress up. Maybe even pick up.
-Come on.
-Can I borrow something?
Yes. Certainly.
Okay.
-Yes.
Let's go.
-Good.
We have here pizza.
We have here red wine.
And? what do we have here?
That's for the morning.
We had an agreement.
You made me a promise.
First day you break it.
I was given these tickets to the concert--
I don't care what you were doing.
-Come on, Dad.
-We had an agreement. Listen?
You don't break promises.
Not to me. I'm your father.
But they were given to me.
Everyone was going--
No, but nothing, nothing!
I don't care!
-I just don't care!
-I'm sorry. All right? I'm sorry.
-I got a letter today from the government.
-You haven't been going to school.
I have so been going to school.
What's this?
"Please explain
why your son has missed school
on three separate occasions."
I mean, what do I say to that?
"He's got a girlfriend"?
Say whatever you want.
I'll say what I said before.
You come home straight after school.
You don't go anywhere!
-Come on.
-And stop seeing Jodie during the week.
No way. You can't stop me
-from seeing Jodie.
-During the week!
-No. No.
-You can see her on the weekend.
No! Listen,
as long as you live here
you do what I say!
All right. Fine!
If that's the way you want it, fine!
Nick!
Nick! Come here.
Now what are you doing?
Come on, stop that.
No, you're absolutely right.
You make the rules around here.
This is your house, so if I leave...
we don't have anything to argue about,
do we?
Do you think it's easy out there?
I mean, what are you gonna do out there?
How are you going to live?
That's my problem, all right?
Don't you worry about it.
Please. Just don't.
Listen, just don't do this!
Nobody! Nobody tells me
how to run my life!
All right, what about Jodie?
I'm only trying to give you
a chance in this world.
I've already got a chance.
Please don't.
All right, get out! Go!
Okay!
What's wrong, Daddy?
-Honey, it's okay.
You're the only one
that won't tell me to go home.
Will you?
My sister will be back on the weekend.
Just for a couple of days?
Sure.
d Don't you see my heart is true d
d I d
d I can see, I can see
The sun and the sky d
d And deep inside d
d Me holding on to you d
I'm running so late.
Hang on. I'm gonna make some breakfast.
I have to go to school.
What for?
To see Brian. Aren't you coming in?
Maybe later, to sign off.
Nick,
you're not thinking
of dropping out, are you?
I can't stay on.
I need money, Jodie.
I've got to get a job.
-Think about what you're saying.
-What?
Just slow down, that's all.
Think about it.
I mean, leaving your family's one thing,
but school too?
Who said I've left my family?
I'm setting up a new home,
so I've got to get a job. It's simple.
How do you think this is making me feel?
You don't have to feel anything.
It's got nothing to do with you.
I didn't mean that.
Chrissy?
What is he doing in there?
He's doing his hair.
I heard the hair dryer.
Look, Yola, I'm so sorry about this.
Marco!
I wish I could stay for coffee
but I have to get to work.
I'll call you.
Ciao.
Um, the bath is now free,
but we've only got a minute each
for a shower.
Look, Yola, I'm so sorry about this.
That is one very clean Italian man
you've got there.
I promise it won't happen again.
Aw, Chris, I'm kidding.?He can come over
any time, it's not a problem.
Well, I think it's a problem.
You know, I moved out of home
to get some space,
not to provide another home for him.
I'm going to go have a shower.
Look, sorry,
they're a bit crumpled.
But it's all there.
All right. Thanks.
I'll be able to say I knew you?
Hey, listen, thanks for everything.
I really appreciate what you've done
and I hope I can help out
-with you sometime.
-Jodie. You are a legend.
That concert was fantastic.
-What a night.
It was unreal.
-Where's Nick?
Yeah, where is Nick?
I don't know.
Look, I was round
his place this morning.
He had a blue with his parents
and he shot through.
-Didn't stay with you, did he?
-He moved in?
That is so romantic.
Take it easy, Danni.
-Jodie, are we talking
a serious problem here, or what?
Well, I don't know. Why are you asking me?
Because he's living with you.
Hey, I just did
what all of you guys would've done
if he'd turned up on your doorstep.
-I let him stay.
-That's crap!
Hey, what's bugging you, Con?
Is it because he didn't turn up
at your house?
Look, Jo,
we're only worried about a mate.
Yeah, well, so am I.
He's out looking work. He's quit school.
-Just get out of my face!
-He's quit school?
You heard me.
Hey! Hey, Nick!
Nick.
What's wrong with you, mate?
You leave school and you leave home?
What's wrong, mate?
I don't want to talk about it,
all right?
You never wanna talk.
Look, you don't know
nothing about it.
So you tell me?
You've got the hots for Jodie?
What? Move into her flat,
share it together?
Live happily ever after?
-What's wrong, man?
-Shut up.
-Use your brain.
-Just shut up, all right?
No, I'm not, mate. You're gonna listen
to me for once, all right?
You're my cousin, man. I care about you.
I'm not just gonna stand around
and see you wreck your life.
Hey, I'm not wrecking anything.
Okay?
I'm sick of getting nowhere at school.
I'm sick of living at home.
I'm sick of it.
-What's new, man?
I go through that too.
You just don't leave after one argument.
This is different, all right?
I want to be with Jodie.
What? This is your idea, is it?
No, we both want it.
Are you sure about that?
It's not what she said to me
this morning, mate.
Crap.
What are you gonna eat? Cat food?
I'm gonna get a job.
-Where are you gonna get a job?
-I've got plans, all right?
Who's going to employ you?
You can't even kick a bloody soccer ball.
I can look after myself, all right?
Don't do it, Nick, man!
You're going to regret it!
Nick! Niko!
Hi.
Where have you been?
-I told you, I was out looking for work.
-What? You're doing home deliveries?
What's wrong with you?
I'm getting the blame
for you leaving school.
Have you talked to your parents?
Tomorrow?
Yep. Big day tomorrow.
-Why?
-You've got an appointment.
Your mate from the record company.
His secretary rang
and said twelve o'clock tomorrow
if you can make it.
Of course I can make it.
-Well, I said you're going to be there.
-What else did she say?
-That's all.
I went shopping and bought some things
so we can celebrate.
I've got some chicken breast,
tomato, pasta. I'm even gonna cook.
Nick.
Hey, listen, Jodie.
-I know you're gonna make it, all right?
-I think I can make it too.
Sure you can.
Maybe football? maybe. I don't know.
I wanna do things.
I wanna see things, you know.
-I've been thinking about it.
-What?
I want to show you the Greek islands.
When did you go to Greece?
Hey, I haven't been to Greece,
but I wanna go with you.
It doesn't have to be Greece,
it can be Europe.
I mean, Greece is in Europe, you know.
You know what I mean.
I want to go to Los Angeles.
Yeah. Sunset Boulevard.?Rodeo Drive.
You and me. As long as we're together,
it doesn't make a difference.
Can I help?
Nope.
d The way I really feel, boy... d
How was your day?
I haven't heard from him.
Didn't ask.
You should ask.
Come on. What am I supposed to do?
For a start, you can forget you're angry
and remember that you love him.
Listen, I'm not angry, okay?
I'm afraid.
I'm afraid
he's gonna leave school, get a job
and spend the rest of his life hating it.
-Like you do?
-No. I don't hate my life,
but my job, yes.
I could do a lot better.
George, it's not like it used to be.
Today, a father makes rules
and a son, he goes out to break them.
You know, for me?
For me it's enough to know that my kids
are safe?and I know where they are.
So I should do nothing?
Just try and understand him.
Okay, everyone, sit down! Sit-- Sit down!
Bolton, sit down! Come on.
Okay, listen up. Listen up.
This class has been scheduled
because hardly any of you?bothered to come
to the parent/teacher night?
Yes, I know you were there.
?or bring your parents,
or show any interest in finding out?
Yes? ?about careers in any way.
Yes, Chaka?
-My mother was busy, miss.
-All right.
Yeah, my dad had a pile up
on the freeway, you know what I'm saying?
Right. Same pile up as last year, was it?
Yes, all right.
Okay, that's enough.
I'm sure there are some good reasons.
How are you, Mr. Poulos?
Okay.
Well, you're still at school.
I'm so glad to see that.
-That's good.
-Haven't made up my mind yet.
I didn't come to talk about it.
You all right?
Yeah. I'm all right.
That's the main thing.
That's good.?That's good.
If, you're gonna live away from home,
you can't live off a girl.
-I'm not living off anyone.
-It's wrong.
You gotta pay your own way.
I'm only staying at her house.
This is between you and me, okay?
-I don't--
-Take it.
-I don't want your money.
-Take it.
Come on.?But listen,
you've gotta tell you mother
you're all right, okay?
Hey, miss.
Look, you don't have to worry about me.
I've got my whole career mapped out.
Here we go.
Come on.
-I'm going to be an aerobics instructor.
And I'm giving myself three years
to own my own gym.
-Shh.
-And if that doesn't work out,
-I'll be old enough for my second choice.
-And what's that?
Marry someone rich.
All right, all right.
Come on, don't knock it!
Sure you can spare us the time, Nick?
Nick Poulos, when you come
into my class late, you apologize.
Apologize?
Sorry, miss. I was talking to my father.
-Okay.
-See, miss,
Nick doesn't need career advice
because he's going to be
a professional stud.
You sure you've got
the right qualifications, Nick?
Just ask Jodie, miss.
Shut up, you dick!
That's enough!
Could you please
just think about a serious question?
-I doubt it.
-Well, then try, Con.
What special problems are you gonna have
living around here and finding work?
-Jodie?
-The problem is living here.
-Cut it out!
-The second problems is
getting married too early.
Unless you marry someone rich.
Okay. All right. What else? Come on.
Leaving school, miss.
-Yes.
Um, getting locked up, miss. Rivers?
-All right, come on!
-I'm thinking of joining?the police force.
All right, that's enough!
Come on, what else? Think.
-Yes, Chaka?
-Coming from this school.
Doesn't have a good reputation.
-People think we're all idiots.
-Speak for yourself,
you silly schmool!
-Chill out.
Rivers!
-Yeah?
-I said that's enough.
What else? Come on.
-Miss, I reckon it's a personal question.
-Why, Con?
We got kids in this school
who live on their own,
come from poor families,?underprivileged.
You know what I'm saying?
And we've also got kids
who come from good homes
where parents support 'em, you know,
look after them,
give them love and affection.
And what I reckon is
if these kids put time
and effort in what they do...
they've got a chance.
So that's why I reckon
it's a personal question.
You're making me cry, Bordino.
Nick! Sit down.
Nick!
Miss, I don't have to sit here
and listen to that, all right?
It's obvious they're taking a shot at me.
Rivers!
Will you be quiet?
Rivers, don't push it!
Don't.
Hey, guys, he's not around
the tuckshop. I can't find him.
I guess we came on a bit too hard?
I guess we all did.
Since when's he been so sensitive?
Jodie.
-Wake up.
You off?
-I've got to go somewhere.
Are you meeting Nick?
-No.
Where is he?
-Hey.
-How should I know?
-Get real, will you?
-I'm real, all right.
I'm my own person
and I don't take the blame
for anyone else!
-Jodie?
-What?
You can't pretend you didn't do anything.
Nick's wrapped in you.
I didn't do anything!
d 'Cause I won't hurt you d
d So put your trust in me, yeah d
d Don't you see my heart is true... d
-You don't want it?
-No.
-Thanks anyway.
-H-Hang on, Jodie.
The people upstairs like your sound
as much as I do.
-But if that's the case, then why--
-You're just not ready yet.
See, it takes a lot of money
to launch an act?and we need to be sure.
Now listen, what we'd love to do
is put you with a band.
They're really good
and they're on contract to us,
but they need something extra.
- Me
-Yeah. They need your voice.
So what sort of lineup is it?
Well, two guitars, bass, drums?
possibly keyboard.
It's a rock band.
-I know it's a rock band.
But it'll be a good experience for you.
-So when do I meet them?
-When can you go?
Where?
Melbourne.
Hello.
Hi.
Nick's not here.
But he's staying here?
Yeah.
Well, better here than on the street
or somewhere terrible.
Well, I think it's good Nick's not here.
Maybe you and me can have a bit of a talk.
Sure.
Thank you.
Mrs. Poulos.
I've been given a great opportunity.
Take it.
-Sorry?
-Take it.
You've been given the chance,
you have to take it.
The record company
want me to join a band in Melbourne.
Nick doesn't know yet.
And you want him to come with you?
Well, I love him.
Yeah, I can see that.
Whether it's a one-day love
or a lifetime love,
I don't know.
There are all kinds of love.
I don't know anyone in Melbourne.
You'll make friends.
You've got the band.
It'll be a whole new world.
What about Nick? He'll have no one.
He makes friends easily.
So you'll tell him and let him decide?
Yeah.
But he won't decide, not really.
You'll tell him and he'll drop everything
and come with you.
He won't even think about it.
I don't know what to do.
You have to decide.
I want to go to Melbourne.
You have to decide about Nick.
You know, I was about the same age
as Nick?when I left home.
I got married. I came to Australia.
I left my family and my friends.
It was very hard.
And that was for love.
I can't just vanish
-and not tell Nick what's happening.
-No.
Either you ask him,
and he will say yes,
or you tell him.
You tell him there's no room.
But I love him.
I know.
That's what makes it so hard.
My son has found himself a very nice girl.
What should I do?
What you feel is right.
Thank you.
I'll let myself out.
d Time waits for you d
d So have a little faith, boy... d
Nick, play for a dollar, man.
Come on, play for a dollar, man.
-Come on.
-I don't want to, all right?
Okay, fine.?Suit yourself.
Why didn't you come home?
Why didn't you come home, Nick?
I just came down here to think, all right?
Everything's piling in so fast,
I just can't make sense of it.
What is your problem?
The way I feel about you
is the way I feel, all right?
Why can't anyone else see that?
Some people can.
What's that supposed to mean?
I've been trying to think about us,
but it's getting hard.
It shouldn't be hard, it should be easy.
The record company offered me some work.
That's great.
In Melbourne.?I have to go to Melbourne.
Hey, even better. We can get away from
all the bitching?and make a fresh start.
What's wrong?
I have to go immediately.
What's this "I have to go" business.
I'm not invited?
Is that what you're saying?
I'm gonna be a hundred percent
involved in this band.
Well, it doesn't leave much for me.
You have your own life to lead.
-I want to be with you.
-Doing what, Nick?
Carrying my suitcases?
Waiting up for me after gigs?
Getting some dead-end job
in some dead-end place
with no family and friends to support you?
So what?
-I'd be with you, wouldn't I?
-How long for?
What is that supposed to mean?
Until you find something better?
Till you're rich and famous
and you've forgotten about me?
Maybe all that stuff
you were saying about love is just crap.
That's what it sounds like to me.
There's all types of love.
Yeah.
How would you know?
It's true.
That's why I don't want you
to come to Melbourne with me.
Nick.
Nick.
Just get out of my face.
Okay?
Chrissy, someone here to see you.
What?
What do you think?
Well, isn't this a nice surprise?
No, Marco, it's just a surprise.
I don't understand.
Well, you must be incredibly stupid.
So explain it to me.
Come on, Marco.
Look, I live here, not you.
And I happen to live with somebody else.
Remember Yola?
Look, I don't belong to you.
If you want to visit,
you use the telephone
and you ask if it's okay.
You know, the normal usual, polite things
that grown-ups do to one another.
Look, I have friends
that I drop in on all the time.
-Well, they must think you're a real bore.
-No, they think it's good.
-That's what friends do.
-Well, good. Go and drop in on them.
With me you use the telephone, all right?
Well, you'll be lucky.
I think he got the message.
I hope so.
Hey, take it easy, mate.
Ruby'll make you pay for it.
-Back off, alright?
-Relax, man. What's your problem?
If I tell you to back off,
just do it, all right?
-What's your problem, Nick?
-Will you calm down, man?
What's your problem?
What's your problem?
What do you want?
I want Nick back, man.
Bring him back.
What happened, Nick? What happened?
Just tell us, all right?
We're your friends,?we want to help you.
If you want to be a mate,
get us a coffee.
Yeah, all right. I'll get you a coffee.
Thanks.
So what's your problem?
It's Jodie, man. She hit the big time.
Hooked up with some band
down in Melbourne.
Well, that's great! What's the problem?
She doesn't even want me to go with her.
Reckons I'd get in her way.
So did she make a fool of me or what?
That doesn't sound like Jodie, man.
You know that.
Yeah, well, it is, okay,
because she said it to me.
First bit of success and she dumps me.
Come on, Nick, think about it.
Yeah, that's probably all I'll be doing,
thinking about it.
Look, I don't believe
she could con you, man.
She couldn't even con me.
Or the chicks at school, mate.
She felt it and we saw it, all right?
There's got to be another reason.
Yeah.
She'll be too busy
mixing with important people.
Look, man, I'm not gonna sit around
and listen to that.
Why not?
You're so blind sometimes, you know that?
I believe she did the right thing.
Okay? And it must've hurt.
It does.
Her, man. Not you.
Stop thinking about yourself all the time
and think about Jodie for once.
What if she did want you to go?
And what if she could see
that there's nothing for you there,
except you watching her drift away
while you're out of school, out of home.
She did it for you!
It's gonna get crushed.
It's plastic.
Best I could do this time of night.
I'm sorry, Jodie.
The timing's lousy, that's all.
So when are you going?
Tomorrow morning on the plane.
Are you going to come past school
to say goodbye first?
I don't know.
The guys'll never forgive you
if you if you don't.
Yeah, all right.
I don't need to wish you any luck,
you won't need it.
You always need luck.
I wish we had more time.
Yeah, tell me about it.
Still, the worst thing would've been
if we ended up hating each other.
That would've been even worse
than saying goodbye like this.
I'm really gonna miss you, Nick.
I'm gonna miss you too.
You know, your mother's pretty fantastic.
You don't even know her.
Yeah, but I can tell.
Listen to me.
I want you to give it
your best shot, all right?
You know I will.
And when you're really famous
and stuff,
I'm gonna be at every show.
And I wanna be in the front row.
Okay?
You'll be backstage
in the VIP room with me.
Hello.
Hi.
No.
Yeah. Look, I'm sorry too.
I didn't mean a lot of the things I said.
Of course it's okay
if you come round. Really.
Yeah.
Okay, I'll see you soon.
Um, that's Marco.
He wanted to know if it's okay
if he comes around to--
Great little gadgets.
Thank you.
It's okay.
I wasn't expecting anything.
I'll put these in some water.
I'll help.
Look,
you're entitled to your privacy.
I was wrong to barge in.
I admit it.
So am I forgiven?
Yes.
?the way he had thought.
Sit down,
your dinner's in the oven.
How did she know
she had to keep my dinner hot tonight?
She didn't. She keeps it every night.
I didn't need it.
Are you staying?
-Yep.
-That's good.
Nick. Can I see you for a minute?
Listen?
This is your home
as much as it is mine, okay?
Come here.
Look,
I can't stop you from leaving,
but the door's always open.
Okay, Dad.
Where's Jodie?
I don't know, man.
She said she'd be here.
Probably chickened out.
I wouldn't be surprised
after what you guys said to her.
You didn't exactly kiss her feet.
We were all pretty mean.
I just thought she'd say goodbye at least.
Yeah.
-Good riddance, I say.
Who's asking you, anyway?
What's the matter, lover boy?
Bit touchy since he's been dumped?
He's not worth it.
-There she is.
-Shut your mouth or I'll shut if for you.
-Go on, Rivers.
-We didn't think you'd show.
-Well, I'm not very good at goodbyes.
Anyway, good luck.
We should have a couple of drinks
and celebrate?your success. Do you reckon?
Yeah, I would love to but,
um, my cab's waiting.
It's okay.
-We just wanted to wish you luck.
-Yeah.
Yeah. Good luck, hey?
Thanks.
-You'll do great.
Hey. See you guys later.
Yeah. See you later.
Have fun. Bye.
-Bye.
d Time waits for you d
d So have a little faith, boy d
d There comes a time
You'll know it's true d
d Woah, no d
d Look inside, look inside
I'm sure you will find... d
This is it then.
Yeah, I guess so.
d Someday I know I'll find you d
d Till then there's nothing I can do d
d But save my love for you d
d Forever and ever you... d
I gotta go.
d My heart will still be true d
d Forever and ever, you d
d I see you're lost d
d But all you need is time, boy d
d Time will set your fears to rest d
d 'Cause I won't hurt you d
d So put your trust in me, boy d
d Can't you see my heart is true d
d I d
d I can see, I can see
The sun and the sky d
d And deep inside
Me holding on to you d
d Someday I know I'll find you d
d Till then there's nothing I can do d
d But save my love for you d
d Forever and ever d
d And from the day that you call d
dBe summer, winter, spring or fall d
d My heart will still be true d
d Forever and ever, you d
d One day, you'll fall into my arms d
d Never turning back d
d We'll find the thing we need d
d 'Cause boy, I truly believe d