Heartbreak High (1994–1999): Season 1, Episode 6 - Episode #1.6 - full transcript
Chaka, where have you been?
You know there's a test on today.
Look, you're gonna have to work fast,
because I can't give you
any extra time. All right?
Hey! No skateboards!
-Shut up.
-Why aren't you in school?
Doesn't your mother care anymore?
All right, that's it.
Pens down, please.
Chaka?
Excuse me? Chaka?
-What's the matter with you?
-Nothing.
Come on. You could have fooled me.
-So?
Chaka.
Look, who cares about England
200 years ago anyway?
There's history being made everyday,
and we're supposed to sit here
and learn about that slag, Queen Victoria?
If you feel that strongly about it,
you should come down and talk to me.
-Forget it.
-Chaka!
Come on, let's go.
-Yeah, in a moment.
Let's go!
-In a minute.
Hey, Chaka!
Chaka?
Chaka.
What's wrong?
-Nothing. Nothing.
Don't lie to me, man.
I know there's something wrong.
I'm not lying to you.
-Okay, why were you so late, then?
-I just was.
-But why? Where'd you go?
-Nowhere.
You think I'm some sort of an idiot?
-You said it.
Thanks.
Look, I didn't ask you to hassle me,
so just leave me alone!
-What's going on?
-She won't tell me.
Because there's nothing going on.
-Your arm.
-What?
What happened to your arm?
-I burned it.
How?
-I don't know. I just did, okay?
And what's the matter anyway?
-What have I done?
-Hey, look, we're supposed to be friends.
-We are.
You don't even want to talk to me.
You don't want to be with us anymore.
I do. It's just?
-What?
-It's difficult.
-Why?
It just is.
Look, we're going to Ruby's
this afternoon.
Why don't you just turn up?
-I don't know. I've got a lot of things--
-Chaka.
All right. All right.
-You promise?
-Yeah. Now, I've really gotta go.
Come on, man. Let's go.
All right. All right.
What's wrong with everyone today?
Well, miss, he's in love.
-Shut up!
-With Jodie.
He's got it bad, miss.
His mental faculty is just gone.
-Hasn't it, Nicky?
-Stop.
You see that, miss?
He didn't even fumble. You see that?
Hasn't he got it bad?
-Hey, hey!
-Miss Fatoush.
-Wash your hair once in a while.
-Hi, Chrissy. Flatmate. Babe.
-Hi.
-How are you?
-Good.
Hope you're having a better day than I am.
Why? What's the problem?
Chaka. Take a look at this.
At least it won't take long to mark.
-I'm a bit worried about her though.
You should see her.
She looks so tired and strung out.
-Have you tried talking to her?
-I did, but she just walked straight out.
Maybe you should try again.
Listen, you want a lift home?
Yeah, that'd be good.
You know, Marco's coming over tonight
for a drink.
Invited or uninvited?
-He's invited.
Okay, well, I'll treat him as a guest
and not an intruder.
I'll see you in the staff room later.
-Hey, you!
-"Hey, you" yourself.
-Where's your mother gone?
-Nowhere.
Then why doesn't she answer?
I've knocked and knocked.
So?
So that brother of yours
has been skateboarding again.
I warned you I wasn't gonna
put up with it and I haven't.
-I've complained.
-What?
I've told the school and Welfare.
-You didn't.
-I certainly did.
If your mother didn't want any kids,
she shouldn't have had you.
Diego?
Diego!
Where is he? Where's Diego?
I don't know. He hasn't come home.
-What?
-He didn't go to school either.
Not at all?
Why does he keep doing this to me?
Does he want Welfare to find out
and take you away?
-No.
-Well, that's what's going to happen.
Take it, all right? It's yours.
Man, what are you doing?
Nick? Nick, finish the game.
I've had enough, okay?
Hey, you know something?
You know something?
You've gotta forget about her,
you know that?
Look, try going out
with other girls, Nick.
Get another chick. You know what I mean?
I don't want another chick.
Yeah, well, fine. You better do something
'cause it's messing up your pool game.
-You know what I'm saying?
-Oi, take a shot, mate.
-Come on.
-I'll see you later.
-I'm on?
-Let's go.
Play some pool, man.
He doesn't want to play anymore.
Fine, I give up.
-I knew she wouldn't come.
-Me, neither.
-So what do you reckon's the matter?
-I don't know, but it must be bad.
Very bad.
-We've gotta do something.
-Like what?
Diego.
-What?
-Come here.
-Why?
Would you come here?
-What?
-Where's Chaka?
How am I supposed to know?
She's your sister, man.
She said she was gonna be here.
So?
-What's wrong with her, man?
-Who cares?
Guess what happened today.
I don't know.
Beasley invited me into her office
to tell me how pleased
she'd been with me lately.
-You know what that means?
-No.
There's a promotion in the air.
Really? That's wonderful.
Congratulations. You deserve it.
Yeah, well, it's not official?
but it looks pretty good.
So, I've been thinking.
Maybe it's time you and I got serious.
Come on, Marco. I'd say
we're pretty serious, wouldn't you?
No, I mean seriously serious.
Let's set a date.
What's wrong?
It's nothing, really.
It just wasn't what I was expecting--
-You do still want to marry me, don't you?
-Yeah, of course I do.
-Well, then what's the problem?
-Look, there's no problem, all right?
It's just? Look.
It's just something about the timing,
you know?
I've just moved in here.
I've only just started at the school.
Christina, I forgot to tell you.
Chaka's brother
hasn't been at school all week.
You're kidding.
-Yep, and there's been some complaints.
I think you're right.
Something's going down.
Yeah, I wonder what.
Don't mind me. I'll just die of thirst.
Listen, do you want me to have
a talk to her?
Would you? That'd be good.
-Sure.
So, where were we?
Are peacocks called peafowls.
-Let's go and find out if that's right.
-Shh...
-Hi.
-Hi.
-Um, can we come in?
-Yeah.
What's wrong with your bell?
-It's broken, the landlord won't fix it.
Why not?
-He won't fix anything.
That's pretty pathetic, isn't it?
Yeah.
-You weren't at Ruby's.
-I couldn't make it.
-Why not?
I had to help my mom with the ironing.
Is that how you burnt your arm?
-I fell asleep.
-While you were ironing?
-Look, I know it's boring--
-It was after 12:00.
Mom was late
and the guy was coming to pick it up.
Where is she?
-She had to go out.
-Where?
-She didn't say.
-Come off it, Chaka.
-What?
-Just tell us the truth.
-I am.
-You're not.
You and Diego have been acting
really weird lately.
-Diego?
-You saw him?
-Yeah.
-Where?
-At Ruby's.
-Right.
Bye, Marco.
-See ya.
-See you tomorrow.
-Okay.
You will think about setting a date?
-Yeah, okay.
-Seriously?
I said yes.
I don't know what's so hard anyway.
Look, Marco, there are
a million things to consider, all right?
Yeah, all right, if you say so.
I love you.
I love you too.?And Marco?
Could you please not say anything
to my parents yet?
Well, why not?
Well, just until we know
what we want, all right?
-Well, I know what I want.
-Please?
All right, but don't take too long.
No, I won't.
It's not going to be easy finding
a reception center for 500 people.
I'll see you soon.
-See you tomorrow.
A reception center for how many people?
He was exaggerating, but only just.
-Have you ever thought of eloping?
Chaka, are you going out?
I won't be long.
-Please don't go!
Stay with Danielle.
Con will stay with you.
It's all right.
Look, I know, but what if they come?
Who's they? Chaka, what's going on?
Just don't open the door to anyone, okay?
-What if it's someone I know?
-You gotta be strong, remember?
I know, but--
Juanita!
What's going on?
-Shh!
You owe a piece of the rent
or something? We can help if it is.
Where's your mother?
-She's not here.
Where was she this arvo?
She had to go out.
-Making a bit of a habit of it, isn't she?
-I was here. You didn't turn up.
Yes, I did. You should have waited.
-I did.
-Well, not long enough.
Well, I couldn't. I had a test.
Listen, sweetheart,
does your mother want the work or not?
Of course she wants it.
Then wait next time.
I've had some complaints too.
The work's gone right off.
-Look at this.
-What's wrong with it?
It's pathetic.
I can't take this.
Do it again.
-You finished, mate?
You finished?
-Just stay out of it, Con.
-Con, just shut up--
-She spent all last night doing that.
-Just shut up, will you?
-You should have some respect, mate.
You? I thought as much.
Well, Mom was busy. I just helped.
Yeah, well, don't in the future.
Tell her to do it and do it properly,
or she's out of a job.
What about the money?
-You don't expect to get paid, do ya?
-But we did them.
And they weren't up to scratch.
Well, so, we'll do them again,
but we need the money now.
-No way.
-Please?
Listen, sweetheart, you're just lucky
your mother's getting another chance.
Don't blow it.
You finished? Thanks a lot, mate.
We'll catch you later.
Hey, you okay?
Thanks. I'm sorry.
Don't be stupid.
Look, I'm just real, real tired.
And then there was the test, you know?
And then Diego and the guy upstairs.
And then him saying about the ironing
when I stayed up all night doing it.
-Till when?
-One or two.
-Or three or four.
-Sometimes.
So, where's your mother?
Come on, Chaka. You got to tell us now.
-She went away for a while.
-Where?
-To the country.
-To the country? What for?
-For the family.
-Why?
-She just had to.
-Yeah, but why?
I can't tell you.
-Chaka?
-I want to, but I can't.
She just left you?
Well, it's real important.
And while she's away,
it's my job to look after everything.
-Like what?
-Well, like, Diego and Juanita and?
And the flat and the cooking
and the ironing,
and the washing, and the lunches, and--
-And your homework?
-Everything.
It's no wonder you're so tired, man.
It's my job.
Hey, I help!
She does too.
But not Diego.
He just makes trouble all the time.
Yeah, he won't go to school.
The guy upstairs
has complained to Welfare,
and if they find out Mom is gone,
they're gonna split us up.
And they're gonna take me away too.
-Why didn't you tell us?
-No.
-We could have helped you.
-It's our problem, the family's problem.
We're your friends.
We could have helped you.
No, Con, I shouldn't have told you.
Mama said no one must know.
It's the only way.
Chaka.
Should've been stronger.
I shouldn't have talked.
I've let her down.
Look, I reckon it was for the best.
So, tell me,
how do you feel about this wedding?
I don't know.
I guess I should be thrilled.
I would be.
-Yeah, I know.
-It was just so unexpected, that's all.
-Unexpected?
You've been engaged for three years.
Yes, but things are a bit different now,
wouldn't you say?
I've just started at the school
and only just moved out of home.
Well, it sounds like cold feet to me.
-No, it's not.
-Well, then what?
Well, I don't know.
I just don't know
whether it's what I want, you anymore.
No, it still sounds like cold feet to me.
Listen, marriage is a big thing.
You know, maybe you should just think
about how you feel a bit?
-You know, take it easy.
-Yeah, yeah. I know.
-Work out what you want.
-I know.
Well, listen,
as far as you and Marco are concerned,
I'd work out exactly how you do feel.
Okay?
Maybe her mom's gone off
with a boyfriend.
What difference does it make?
We've got to help her.
-I know.
-All right, get her some food.
What sort of food do you want, man?
-Food to eat, Steve.
-Yeah, I heard of that, Con.
Look, I don't know, Danni.
Just get her something to eat, all right?
-Okay.
-Nick, you're coming with me, all right?
-What for?
-Hey, we need you.
I'm not in the mood now, all right?
Stuff what sort of mood you're in, mate.
Her mother's just left her, all right?
Forget Jodie for the moment, okay?
-Do what I tell ya.
-What?
Just come with me
and don't breathe a word, all right?
-You're going home, mate.
-Hey, leave me alone.
-We're going home.
-Put me down!
-Shut up, Diego.
-I don't wanna go home!
-Shut up, all right?
-Let me go!
Leave me alone!
-Shut up!
-Help! Someone help me.
Let me go. Let me go.
Stop it. You're hurting me.
-What are you gonna do?
-Leave me alone!
Take him home, all right?
-Just let go off my arm.
- Are you hungry?
-I don't wanna go home!
-Shut up. Shut up, all right?
-Leave me alone.
Otherwise you don't get food, okay?
Shut up!
Bring him home, man.
Get your mom to feed him, all right?
-What am I gonna say?
-Don't worry what to say, mate.
Just don't tell her the truth, all right?
Come on. Calm down, all right?
Hey!
I'll get it!
It's Steve.
Hi! How are you?
How are you?
-Where do you want this?
Yeah, wherever you wanna cook.
Come on, I'll help.
-Me?
-Do you think I'm cooking or something?
-Well, I can't
Come on?
-Hi.
-Hi.
This is, Diego.
Hello, Diego.
-What's?
Can he see the photos of you
when you played for Greece?
They're at the bottom of the cupboard.
I don't want anybody
digging around there now.
Suit yourself.
Ooh!
Tough guy?
Okay, go ahead.
But don't leave a mess in there, okay?
-Come on.
-Thanks.
Ooh.
So, why are you always giving Chaka
such a hard time?
Because she always tells me what to do.
She's older than you.
It doesn't matter. She thinks
my dad's still alive, but he's not.
He's dead. I know it.
So you miss your dad?
How about your mom? Where's she?
I'm not gonna tell you.
-Why not?
-It's a secret.
-That's no good.
-What?
-Do it again.
-Do it yourself, Con.
Me? I can't iron. No way.
-Is there anything you can do?
-Yeah, just stop giving me a hard time.
I'll get it.
-What do you want?
-Where's Chaka?
-None of your business. Back off.
-No way. What's going on here?
-Get out before I smash ya.
-Well, let's see you try it.
-No, Con.
-What's going on in there?
You having a party or something?
None of your business, you old zong.
-Now don't you talk to me like that.
-Then shut up!
You long-haired lout.
I'll call the police.
-Yeah, no worries.
-Just let him in, please.
It's your house.
-Hi.
-Hi.
Can we talk somewhere in private?
I found this.
Thought you might want it back.
-Look, I heard you're in trouble.
-How'd you hear that?
News travels. Can I help?
I don't know.
I couldn't understand much
about the mass grave or something.
-Is that what happened to your old man?
-No.
Sometimes I wish my old man
was six feet under.
Well, you should never wish that.
You should love your dad.
I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have said it.
No, you don't understand. My dad's alive
and he's in El Salvador
and my mother's gone back to find him.
My father was a teacher at my school
in Soyapango.
And he was really active
in the Teacher's Union.
And one of his friends, who was a leader,
was tortured and killed a week before.
Mom told my dad to be careful
of what he said, but he wouldn't listen.
And the 1989 elections were coming up.
And everyone was getting pretty nervous.
Especially the soldiers.
People were getting shot?
all over the place.
And the soldiers
started picking on my dad.
One day, it was a Sunday,
and we were all home.
The soldiers came to our house
and one of the officers
started questioning my dad.
And they beat him in front of us.
And Mom was just a mess after that,
but Dad handled it pretty well.
And we thought that was it.
Then, two days later, we were in school.
We were in history class?
and the soldiers came in.
And the officers started screaming
at my dad
and calling him a communist.
A communist.
And he told my dad he had to go down
to the military base
and answer some questions.
I remember the look on my dad's face.
It was as if? As if he was saying goodbye.
They took him away
and I never saw him again.
When do you expect to hear from your mom?
She said she'd ring
by the end of the month at the latest.
Yeah, but that's tomorrow.
That ironing, I tell youse.
What?
It ached all night. I think I've got RSI.
You know what you should do?
Apply for compensation.
One of my cousins, yeah,
he specializes in it. He can help you.
Con, you got a cousin
that does everything.
She's coming.
And I warn you, she's touchy, all right?
Chaka, can I have a quick word?
-Hey, Chaka, man.
I'm sorry about yesterday, miss.
I was having a bad day.
Yeah, I noticed.
Miss Milano said you had
a few of those recently.
-No.
-You sure?
-I'm fine.
-Really?
Yeah, and I've got that assignment
for you?too, miss.
-Good.
-Is that all?
-Yeah, I guess so.
-Thanks, miss.
Remember that thing you asked
me for? Well, I've got it.
Touchy?
Hey, you!
You're gone, kid. You're gone!
Okay, I'll see you all after lunch.
And those of you who haven't read
those chapters I've set,
please do so.
Chaka, I had a chance
to have a quick look at your assignment.
-Really?
-Yeah.
Might even start to make up
for that test of yours.
Sorry to interrupt. I've just had a call.
It's your brother.
He skipped school again.
-I'll kill him!
-Listen, it gets worse.
Someone's rung Welfare and told them
your mom has run off with some guy
-and left you on your own.
-What?
That's what they said.
-But that's crap!
-Well, then you tell me where she's gone.
-Nowhere.
-Come on, Chaka.
-She's gone home.
-What do you mean, "home"?
I mean El Salvador.
Come in, Chaka. Sit down.
-Do you mind if Christina sits in?
-No.
So, um, can you tell me,
does your mom
often leave you alone like this?
What's that supposed to mean?
You don't know what it's like
for my mother to lie awake at night
for four years,
wondering if my father is dead,
or being tortured somewhere
in a death camp.
You've got no idea.
You're right. I'm sorry. I have no idea.
Um, can you tell me
how you heard about your father?
Mom got a letter from friends.
Some people think they saw him.
-They think they saw him?
-They saw him, okay?
Wouldn't you go, miss?
Yeah, I would.
What I'm trying to get at here, Chaka,
is why your mom
didn't make arrangements for you guys.
Because she doesn't trust anyone.
Anyone.
If my father's alive,
he could still be in danger.
I promised to keep that a secret.
Now I've told you.
My friends know.
It's not a secret anymore.
You can see that Diego is not handling
this situation, can't you?
I'll take care of Diego. It's my job.
What about Juanita?
Doesn't she miss her mom too?
Mom's gonna call us tonight.
That's good. I hope it's good news.
You do understand
I'm trying to help you here.
We don't need any help, okay?
I think you do. See, it's not that simple.
If you don't open the door to Welfare
and throw their letters in the rubbish,
what do you expect
the Welfare officers to do?
Mind their own business.
That's what I expect.
They care about you and your safety.
It is their job to be concerned.
No, they want to take my brother
and sister away.?They want to split us up!
No, listen to me, okay?
That's not what they wanna do, okay?
They wanna help till your mom gets back,
How long's she been away?
Three weeks.
Listen, I think you're a very brave girl.
Don't worry about your brother and sister,
no one's gonna take them away.
So?
Do you have money?
Have you got money for rent and stuff?
-No.
-Why not?
We used the money to help pay
for Mom's airfare.
Come on, Chaka. Would you let us help you?
Thanks, but we're okay.
Listen,
I'm gonna talk to Welfare
and I'm gonna let them know
that there's nothing urgent here.
But what I want you to do is
to bring Diego in for a chat, okay?
Hey, Nick, man, I've made up a roster.
Me and Danni can do tonight.
You and Rose can do tomorrow night.
And Jack and Steve can do the night after.
Beautiful.
Reckon your mom will miss this one?
-Yeah, she will.
-Just say you got hungry, all right?
-Con.
-It's for Chaka, man.
Go and raid your own fridge.
I have, man,
but my mom can't cook like yours.
Well, then go and buy stuff, then.
I will if I could, but I'm broke.
Unless?
Con.
-Y?ssou, Con.
Hello.
-Y?ssou, The?a.
What are you hiding behind your back?
Nothing, you know.
Don't look like nothing.
-It's a surprise.
-For who?
-For someone.
-Who?
-I can't tell you.
-Why not?
-If I tell you, it's not a surprise.
-But--
-Look, I gotta go, okay? Ciao.
Well, what was all that about?
-Who knows?
Just Con. You know what he's like.
Tell me, Nick. Tell me what he had.
Mom.
Something's definitely going on.
You're late again, Arnie.
-Afternoon.
-Good afternoon.
I'm Constable Withers. Is your mother in?
-When do you expect her back?
-I don't know.
Well, we've got a bit of a problem here.
He vandalized a car.
We need to speak to your mom.
Can you get her to call in?
We don't want any more trouble from you,
you hear me?
-In you go.
-Thanks, officer. Sorry.
How could you do this?
Est?pido!
-Don't!
Stupid! Est?pido!
-No!
-Come here!
-No!
You've wrecked everything now,
you know that? What will Papa think?
-He's dead, Chaka.
-Don't you say that!
Don't you say that.
Pap?!
Hey, we can't keep nicking food, you know?
-Why not?
-Well, someone's gonna miss it.
We'll worry about it then.
Chaka.
Chaka!
Juanita?
-Is that you?
-Yes.
It's Con. Open the door, please.
Juanita?
-We've got some more food.
Can you open the door, please?
-Where's Chaka?
-She's sick.
Can we see her?
So, where is she?
In here.
-Chaka?
Are you all right?
Are you okay?
Look, I'm calling Miss Fatoush.
She'll know what to do.
Well, there certainly hasn't been
any calls. It's dead.?Disconnected.
I'll be as quick as I can.
-What's happened?
-She's over there.
Chaka. What happened?
I don't know.
She was like this when I got here.
Chaka, it's Con.
Chaka, it's Peter. What's up?
Has she been taking drugs, has she?
The police are
gonna be interested in this.
This is disgraceful.
I'm only gonna say this once..
I'm gonna remember you, boy!
I'm gonna remember you.
-She's in shock.
-How do you know?
I once helped guys in a car crash.
And what do we do?
-Just keep her calm.
She need an aspirin or something?
-Maybe you should get her a cup of tea.
I should get her a cup? I'm?
You gonna help me
look after your big sister?
Good on you, kid. Good on you.
So, listen, how are things
with you and Marco?
Not that good.
He's coming over tonight
and expects an answer.
-So what are you gonna tell him?
-I wish I knew.
Miss! Miss!
What?
-panting]
You've gotta come. It's Chaka.
She needs help.
What's wrong?
-She needs help. Quick.
Okay, come in, guys.
Make yourselves at home.
Now, listen, Chaka,
the first thing we're gonna do is
get all your calls redirected,
so if your mom rings,
we get it here, okay?
What about Diego?
-Well, do you know where he is?
I'm really worried about him.
We had a fight and he ran off.
Well, it looks like it's up to you guys.
Thanks.
-Hey, we'll find him.
Come on. Settle down!
What are you doing? Don't touch me, man!
No Aussie touches me, man.
Yeah? You wanna start?
Yola?
Look, do you think
we should be doing this?
Well, no,
it's not exactly in my job description.
-Well, why are we doing it?
-Because we don't have a choice.
I mean, we can't leave them
where they are.
And I don't think calling in Welfare
is gonna help.
I mean? What?
Marco is supposed to be
coming over tonight.
So what?
Well, he's not gonna be
very impressed by this, is he?
Well, maybe we won't have to worry about
setting the date after all.
Okay, how are you doing over here?
Now, who would like a cordial?
A green cordial. Yeah?
Nick.
-What now?
-It's Diego, man.
Look, he got busted scraping
the next door neighbor's car.
He shot through.
So what are we supposed to do?
We find him before he ruins everything.
All right.
I'm sorry I took that leg of lamb.
Don't worry about it.
It's only a leg of lamb.
Why didn't you tell me?
Maybe there was something we could do.
Hey, 'cause we promised Chaka
to keep her secret.
Look, here's some moussaka.
Don't let them go hungry.
Thanks, The?a. Ta. Beautiful.
Let's go, Nick.
Listen, fellas,
let us know what's going on, okay?
If those kids need any more help,
we're here.
Thanks.
-Hello, Nick.
-How you going, Ruby?
-Good, love.
-You seen Diego around?
Where else?
-Let go!
-Listen.
-Stop struggling, all right? Hey.
-Leave me alone!
Your sister's worried sick
about you, mate.
I don't care! Leave me alone!
Calm down! Hey. Hey.
Calm down, all right?
I know you miss your mom and your dad.
You don't care. No one does!
Hey, I know what it's like, okay?
I miss someone too.
I don't even know if she's coming back.
-Just like pap?.
-It's not easy, is it?
Look, I'll tell you what.
We'll go and play some soccer, okay?
-And then we'll go see Chaka.
-Yeah, all right.
It's your ball.
And he scores.
Mate, I reckon you're doing all right.
Before you know it,
you'll probably be playing for our team.
-You reckon?
-Yeah, for sure.
Then will you practice with me again?
Yeah, if you want.
But, you gotta start treating
your sister better, mate.
-I knew there'd be a catch.
-She's worried about you.
I can take care of myself.
-Sure, you can.
Is that why the coppers
pulled you up at Ruby's?
What would your mom say about that?
-She wouldn't care.
-Yeah, she would care.
-Then why did she go?
'Cause she went to look for your father.
Is that a good enough reason?
But he's dead.
She doesn't think so. You know,
you ought to have some faith in her.
Mama and Chaka have been
talking about that for years.
Okay, so if they believe, why don't you?
I can't remember him.
-When was the last time you saw him?
-When I was six.
He went to work? and never came back.
Come on. Let's go and see Chaka.
Chaka, stop it!
-Don't you tickle me.
Hey, Chaka, Chaka!
-Oi, that tickles.
Hi.
What's going on?
They're just staying for a few days.
That's all.
Look, I've heard of bringing
your work home, but this is ridiculous.
-There's a good reason.
-I hope so.
I think we'd better have a word
in private.
I think we had.
Hey, Chaka, Chaka!
-You're tickling!
You're out of your mind.
-Look, we didn't know what else to do.
But it's taking such a risk.
Hiding kids from Welfare and the cops.
Is there anyone else I don't know about?
-No.
-Well, that's a relief.
Look, Marco, it comes with the territory.
Sometimes you've got to be more
than just a teacher to these kids.
Please?
Can't we have this dinner
some other night?
Yeah.
-You're not angry?
-No.
I'm stunned and amazed?
but I'm not angry.
In fact?
I think it's pretty wonderful.
-You're kidding.
It doesn't mean that I approve, mind you.
But that doesn't stop me
from admiring you for doing it.
And?
Yes?
I can see that life with you
is never going to be dull.
I hope not.
I've got no fillings...
Diego!
I'm sorry I got angry at you.
That's okay. I'm sorry too.
Atta man. I reckon
you're doing all right with family.
Yeah, good work, boss.
-Mate, you did well. Beautiful.
I thought you said
he wasn't gonna approve.
Well, he surprised me again.
I just hope you get overtime for this.
Me?too.
Hey. Do you like chocolates?
Well, you can have these ones.
My gosh!
Thanks. Come on.
Hello? Yep.
Yeah, yeah.
Yeah...
-It's El Salvador.
-Mama?
I think it's your father.
Papa?
He wants to talk to you.
Hello?
He's talking Spanish.
Papa?
He says he loves us all very much.
And knowing that
he'll see us again one day
kept him alive when he had lost all hope.
And he says he's very proud of us.
Tell him we're all very proud of him too.
Papa?
-How's Diego?
-He's good.
-Now that his father's coming home.
-This came for you from Jodie.
-How is she?
-She's good, she's good. She's fine.
Doesn't seem to be
much happening down there.
Anyway, bye.
Shouldn't we go in the bedroom?
No.
Come here. She won't be back for ages.
What the hell is going on here then?
Yola, what are you doing
in four months from now at 4:00 p.m.?
I'm busy.
My God! You did it!
Yes!
-I did it. I said yes.
That's great. Congratulations.
-Are you gonna come?
Will you come?
-Yes! Yes! That's great.
-That's great.
-It's excellent!
Look, Manpower couldn't keep me away.
We've got something just for you.
-We've invited the team,
and they're all wearing
those little white G-strings.
Bring it, boy, 'cause I really
want to break the drought.
Did your mom get happy
with a lawnmower?
Hey, man, you missed. What's the problem?
Get a life, you wog!
Grow up or something?
-Con!
-Hey.
-How you doing?
-Really good.
My mom's coming back,
but it's going to take a while
for my dad to get a visa.
-That's great.
-Look, Con.
-I just wanted to say, you know--
-You don't have to say anything, okay?
Yes, I do. You helped me a lot
and I never got to--
It was nothing.
It was nothing, all right?
Sure?
-He's right. It was nothing.
-You too, Peter.
You mean a lot to me, both of you.
If there's anything
I can ever do for you guys?
Well, you know?
Get your mind out of the gutter, mate.
I wa-- I swear, I wasn't--
Yeah, don't push it, buddy.
When are you two guys gonna grow up?
Sorry.
-Yeah.
Thanks.
Well?
-Well?
-Guess I'll be off, then.
-Yeah.
Guess I'll be off then?
You know there's a test on today.
Look, you're gonna have to work fast,
because I can't give you
any extra time. All right?
Hey! No skateboards!
-Shut up.
-Why aren't you in school?
Doesn't your mother care anymore?
All right, that's it.
Pens down, please.
Chaka?
Excuse me? Chaka?
-What's the matter with you?
-Nothing.
Come on. You could have fooled me.
-So?
Chaka.
Look, who cares about England
200 years ago anyway?
There's history being made everyday,
and we're supposed to sit here
and learn about that slag, Queen Victoria?
If you feel that strongly about it,
you should come down and talk to me.
-Forget it.
-Chaka!
Come on, let's go.
-Yeah, in a moment.
Let's go!
-In a minute.
Hey, Chaka!
Chaka?
Chaka.
What's wrong?
-Nothing. Nothing.
Don't lie to me, man.
I know there's something wrong.
I'm not lying to you.
-Okay, why were you so late, then?
-I just was.
-But why? Where'd you go?
-Nowhere.
You think I'm some sort of an idiot?
-You said it.
Thanks.
Look, I didn't ask you to hassle me,
so just leave me alone!
-What's going on?
-She won't tell me.
Because there's nothing going on.
-Your arm.
-What?
What happened to your arm?
-I burned it.
How?
-I don't know. I just did, okay?
And what's the matter anyway?
-What have I done?
-Hey, look, we're supposed to be friends.
-We are.
You don't even want to talk to me.
You don't want to be with us anymore.
I do. It's just?
-What?
-It's difficult.
-Why?
It just is.
Look, we're going to Ruby's
this afternoon.
Why don't you just turn up?
-I don't know. I've got a lot of things--
-Chaka.
All right. All right.
-You promise?
-Yeah. Now, I've really gotta go.
Come on, man. Let's go.
All right. All right.
What's wrong with everyone today?
Well, miss, he's in love.
-Shut up!
-With Jodie.
He's got it bad, miss.
His mental faculty is just gone.
-Hasn't it, Nicky?
-Stop.
You see that, miss?
He didn't even fumble. You see that?
Hasn't he got it bad?
-Hey, hey!
-Miss Fatoush.
-Wash your hair once in a while.
-Hi, Chrissy. Flatmate. Babe.
-Hi.
-How are you?
-Good.
Hope you're having a better day than I am.
Why? What's the problem?
Chaka. Take a look at this.
At least it won't take long to mark.
-I'm a bit worried about her though.
You should see her.
She looks so tired and strung out.
-Have you tried talking to her?
-I did, but she just walked straight out.
Maybe you should try again.
Listen, you want a lift home?
Yeah, that'd be good.
You know, Marco's coming over tonight
for a drink.
Invited or uninvited?
-He's invited.
Okay, well, I'll treat him as a guest
and not an intruder.
I'll see you in the staff room later.
-Hey, you!
-"Hey, you" yourself.
-Where's your mother gone?
-Nowhere.
Then why doesn't she answer?
I've knocked and knocked.
So?
So that brother of yours
has been skateboarding again.
I warned you I wasn't gonna
put up with it and I haven't.
-I've complained.
-What?
I've told the school and Welfare.
-You didn't.
-I certainly did.
If your mother didn't want any kids,
she shouldn't have had you.
Diego?
Diego!
Where is he? Where's Diego?
I don't know. He hasn't come home.
-What?
-He didn't go to school either.
Not at all?
Why does he keep doing this to me?
Does he want Welfare to find out
and take you away?
-No.
-Well, that's what's going to happen.
Take it, all right? It's yours.
Man, what are you doing?
Nick? Nick, finish the game.
I've had enough, okay?
Hey, you know something?
You know something?
You've gotta forget about her,
you know that?
Look, try going out
with other girls, Nick.
Get another chick. You know what I mean?
I don't want another chick.
Yeah, well, fine. You better do something
'cause it's messing up your pool game.
-You know what I'm saying?
-Oi, take a shot, mate.
-Come on.
-I'll see you later.
-I'm on?
-Let's go.
Play some pool, man.
He doesn't want to play anymore.
Fine, I give up.
-I knew she wouldn't come.
-Me, neither.
-So what do you reckon's the matter?
-I don't know, but it must be bad.
Very bad.
-We've gotta do something.
-Like what?
Diego.
-What?
-Come here.
-Why?
Would you come here?
-What?
-Where's Chaka?
How am I supposed to know?
She's your sister, man.
She said she was gonna be here.
So?
-What's wrong with her, man?
-Who cares?
Guess what happened today.
I don't know.
Beasley invited me into her office
to tell me how pleased
she'd been with me lately.
-You know what that means?
-No.
There's a promotion in the air.
Really? That's wonderful.
Congratulations. You deserve it.
Yeah, well, it's not official?
but it looks pretty good.
So, I've been thinking.
Maybe it's time you and I got serious.
Come on, Marco. I'd say
we're pretty serious, wouldn't you?
No, I mean seriously serious.
Let's set a date.
What's wrong?
It's nothing, really.
It just wasn't what I was expecting--
-You do still want to marry me, don't you?
-Yeah, of course I do.
-Well, then what's the problem?
-Look, there's no problem, all right?
It's just? Look.
It's just something about the timing,
you know?
I've just moved in here.
I've only just started at the school.
Christina, I forgot to tell you.
Chaka's brother
hasn't been at school all week.
You're kidding.
-Yep, and there's been some complaints.
I think you're right.
Something's going down.
Yeah, I wonder what.
Don't mind me. I'll just die of thirst.
Listen, do you want me to have
a talk to her?
Would you? That'd be good.
-Sure.
So, where were we?
Are peacocks called peafowls.
-Let's go and find out if that's right.
-Shh...
-Hi.
-Hi.
-Um, can we come in?
-Yeah.
What's wrong with your bell?
-It's broken, the landlord won't fix it.
Why not?
-He won't fix anything.
That's pretty pathetic, isn't it?
Yeah.
-You weren't at Ruby's.
-I couldn't make it.
-Why not?
I had to help my mom with the ironing.
Is that how you burnt your arm?
-I fell asleep.
-While you were ironing?
-Look, I know it's boring--
-It was after 12:00.
Mom was late
and the guy was coming to pick it up.
Where is she?
-She had to go out.
-Where?
-She didn't say.
-Come off it, Chaka.
-What?
-Just tell us the truth.
-I am.
-You're not.
You and Diego have been acting
really weird lately.
-Diego?
-You saw him?
-Yeah.
-Where?
-At Ruby's.
-Right.
Bye, Marco.
-See ya.
-See you tomorrow.
-Okay.
You will think about setting a date?
-Yeah, okay.
-Seriously?
I said yes.
I don't know what's so hard anyway.
Look, Marco, there are
a million things to consider, all right?
Yeah, all right, if you say so.
I love you.
I love you too.?And Marco?
Could you please not say anything
to my parents yet?
Well, why not?
Well, just until we know
what we want, all right?
-Well, I know what I want.
-Please?
All right, but don't take too long.
No, I won't.
It's not going to be easy finding
a reception center for 500 people.
I'll see you soon.
-See you tomorrow.
A reception center for how many people?
He was exaggerating, but only just.
-Have you ever thought of eloping?
Chaka, are you going out?
I won't be long.
-Please don't go!
Stay with Danielle.
Con will stay with you.
It's all right.
Look, I know, but what if they come?
Who's they? Chaka, what's going on?
Just don't open the door to anyone, okay?
-What if it's someone I know?
-You gotta be strong, remember?
I know, but--
Juanita!
What's going on?
-Shh!
You owe a piece of the rent
or something? We can help if it is.
Where's your mother?
-She's not here.
Where was she this arvo?
She had to go out.
-Making a bit of a habit of it, isn't she?
-I was here. You didn't turn up.
Yes, I did. You should have waited.
-I did.
-Well, not long enough.
Well, I couldn't. I had a test.
Listen, sweetheart,
does your mother want the work or not?
Of course she wants it.
Then wait next time.
I've had some complaints too.
The work's gone right off.
-Look at this.
-What's wrong with it?
It's pathetic.
I can't take this.
Do it again.
-You finished, mate?
You finished?
-Just stay out of it, Con.
-Con, just shut up--
-She spent all last night doing that.
-Just shut up, will you?
-You should have some respect, mate.
You? I thought as much.
Well, Mom was busy. I just helped.
Yeah, well, don't in the future.
Tell her to do it and do it properly,
or she's out of a job.
What about the money?
-You don't expect to get paid, do ya?
-But we did them.
And they weren't up to scratch.
Well, so, we'll do them again,
but we need the money now.
-No way.
-Please?
Listen, sweetheart, you're just lucky
your mother's getting another chance.
Don't blow it.
You finished? Thanks a lot, mate.
We'll catch you later.
Hey, you okay?
Thanks. I'm sorry.
Don't be stupid.
Look, I'm just real, real tired.
And then there was the test, you know?
And then Diego and the guy upstairs.
And then him saying about the ironing
when I stayed up all night doing it.
-Till when?
-One or two.
-Or three or four.
-Sometimes.
So, where's your mother?
Come on, Chaka. You got to tell us now.
-She went away for a while.
-Where?
-To the country.
-To the country? What for?
-For the family.
-Why?
-She just had to.
-Yeah, but why?
I can't tell you.
-Chaka?
-I want to, but I can't.
She just left you?
Well, it's real important.
And while she's away,
it's my job to look after everything.
-Like what?
-Well, like, Diego and Juanita and?
And the flat and the cooking
and the ironing,
and the washing, and the lunches, and--
-And your homework?
-Everything.
It's no wonder you're so tired, man.
It's my job.
Hey, I help!
She does too.
But not Diego.
He just makes trouble all the time.
Yeah, he won't go to school.
The guy upstairs
has complained to Welfare,
and if they find out Mom is gone,
they're gonna split us up.
And they're gonna take me away too.
-Why didn't you tell us?
-No.
-We could have helped you.
-It's our problem, the family's problem.
We're your friends.
We could have helped you.
No, Con, I shouldn't have told you.
Mama said no one must know.
It's the only way.
Chaka.
Should've been stronger.
I shouldn't have talked.
I've let her down.
Look, I reckon it was for the best.
So, tell me,
how do you feel about this wedding?
I don't know.
I guess I should be thrilled.
I would be.
-Yeah, I know.
-It was just so unexpected, that's all.
-Unexpected?
You've been engaged for three years.
Yes, but things are a bit different now,
wouldn't you say?
I've just started at the school
and only just moved out of home.
Well, it sounds like cold feet to me.
-No, it's not.
-Well, then what?
Well, I don't know.
I just don't know
whether it's what I want, you anymore.
No, it still sounds like cold feet to me.
Listen, marriage is a big thing.
You know, maybe you should just think
about how you feel a bit?
-You know, take it easy.
-Yeah, yeah. I know.
-Work out what you want.
-I know.
Well, listen,
as far as you and Marco are concerned,
I'd work out exactly how you do feel.
Okay?
Maybe her mom's gone off
with a boyfriend.
What difference does it make?
We've got to help her.
-I know.
-All right, get her some food.
What sort of food do you want, man?
-Food to eat, Steve.
-Yeah, I heard of that, Con.
Look, I don't know, Danni.
Just get her something to eat, all right?
-Okay.
-Nick, you're coming with me, all right?
-What for?
-Hey, we need you.
I'm not in the mood now, all right?
Stuff what sort of mood you're in, mate.
Her mother's just left her, all right?
Forget Jodie for the moment, okay?
-Do what I tell ya.
-What?
Just come with me
and don't breathe a word, all right?
-You're going home, mate.
-Hey, leave me alone.
-We're going home.
-Put me down!
-Shut up, Diego.
-I don't wanna go home!
-Shut up, all right?
-Let me go!
Leave me alone!
-Shut up!
-Help! Someone help me.
Let me go. Let me go.
Stop it. You're hurting me.
-What are you gonna do?
-Leave me alone!
Take him home, all right?
-Just let go off my arm.
- Are you hungry?
-I don't wanna go home!
-Shut up. Shut up, all right?
-Leave me alone.
Otherwise you don't get food, okay?
Shut up!
Bring him home, man.
Get your mom to feed him, all right?
-What am I gonna say?
-Don't worry what to say, mate.
Just don't tell her the truth, all right?
Come on. Calm down, all right?
Hey!
I'll get it!
It's Steve.
Hi! How are you?
How are you?
-Where do you want this?
Yeah, wherever you wanna cook.
Come on, I'll help.
-Me?
-Do you think I'm cooking or something?
-Well, I can't
Come on?
-Hi.
-Hi.
This is, Diego.
Hello, Diego.
-What's?
Can he see the photos of you
when you played for Greece?
They're at the bottom of the cupboard.
I don't want anybody
digging around there now.
Suit yourself.
Ooh!
Tough guy?
Okay, go ahead.
But don't leave a mess in there, okay?
-Come on.
-Thanks.
Ooh.
So, why are you always giving Chaka
such a hard time?
Because she always tells me what to do.
She's older than you.
It doesn't matter. She thinks
my dad's still alive, but he's not.
He's dead. I know it.
So you miss your dad?
How about your mom? Where's she?
I'm not gonna tell you.
-Why not?
-It's a secret.
-That's no good.
-What?
-Do it again.
-Do it yourself, Con.
Me? I can't iron. No way.
-Is there anything you can do?
-Yeah, just stop giving me a hard time.
I'll get it.
-What do you want?
-Where's Chaka?
-None of your business. Back off.
-No way. What's going on here?
-Get out before I smash ya.
-Well, let's see you try it.
-No, Con.
-What's going on in there?
You having a party or something?
None of your business, you old zong.
-Now don't you talk to me like that.
-Then shut up!
You long-haired lout.
I'll call the police.
-Yeah, no worries.
-Just let him in, please.
It's your house.
-Hi.
-Hi.
Can we talk somewhere in private?
I found this.
Thought you might want it back.
-Look, I heard you're in trouble.
-How'd you hear that?
News travels. Can I help?
I don't know.
I couldn't understand much
about the mass grave or something.
-Is that what happened to your old man?
-No.
Sometimes I wish my old man
was six feet under.
Well, you should never wish that.
You should love your dad.
I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have said it.
No, you don't understand. My dad's alive
and he's in El Salvador
and my mother's gone back to find him.
My father was a teacher at my school
in Soyapango.
And he was really active
in the Teacher's Union.
And one of his friends, who was a leader,
was tortured and killed a week before.
Mom told my dad to be careful
of what he said, but he wouldn't listen.
And the 1989 elections were coming up.
And everyone was getting pretty nervous.
Especially the soldiers.
People were getting shot?
all over the place.
And the soldiers
started picking on my dad.
One day, it was a Sunday,
and we were all home.
The soldiers came to our house
and one of the officers
started questioning my dad.
And they beat him in front of us.
And Mom was just a mess after that,
but Dad handled it pretty well.
And we thought that was it.
Then, two days later, we were in school.
We were in history class?
and the soldiers came in.
And the officers started screaming
at my dad
and calling him a communist.
A communist.
And he told my dad he had to go down
to the military base
and answer some questions.
I remember the look on my dad's face.
It was as if? As if he was saying goodbye.
They took him away
and I never saw him again.
When do you expect to hear from your mom?
She said she'd ring
by the end of the month at the latest.
Yeah, but that's tomorrow.
That ironing, I tell youse.
What?
It ached all night. I think I've got RSI.
You know what you should do?
Apply for compensation.
One of my cousins, yeah,
he specializes in it. He can help you.
Con, you got a cousin
that does everything.
She's coming.
And I warn you, she's touchy, all right?
Chaka, can I have a quick word?
-Hey, Chaka, man.
I'm sorry about yesterday, miss.
I was having a bad day.
Yeah, I noticed.
Miss Milano said you had
a few of those recently.
-No.
-You sure?
-I'm fine.
-Really?
Yeah, and I've got that assignment
for you?too, miss.
-Good.
-Is that all?
-Yeah, I guess so.
-Thanks, miss.
Remember that thing you asked
me for? Well, I've got it.
Touchy?
Hey, you!
You're gone, kid. You're gone!
Okay, I'll see you all after lunch.
And those of you who haven't read
those chapters I've set,
please do so.
Chaka, I had a chance
to have a quick look at your assignment.
-Really?
-Yeah.
Might even start to make up
for that test of yours.
Sorry to interrupt. I've just had a call.
It's your brother.
He skipped school again.
-I'll kill him!
-Listen, it gets worse.
Someone's rung Welfare and told them
your mom has run off with some guy
-and left you on your own.
-What?
That's what they said.
-But that's crap!
-Well, then you tell me where she's gone.
-Nowhere.
-Come on, Chaka.
-She's gone home.
-What do you mean, "home"?
I mean El Salvador.
Come in, Chaka. Sit down.
-Do you mind if Christina sits in?
-No.
So, um, can you tell me,
does your mom
often leave you alone like this?
What's that supposed to mean?
You don't know what it's like
for my mother to lie awake at night
for four years,
wondering if my father is dead,
or being tortured somewhere
in a death camp.
You've got no idea.
You're right. I'm sorry. I have no idea.
Um, can you tell me
how you heard about your father?
Mom got a letter from friends.
Some people think they saw him.
-They think they saw him?
-They saw him, okay?
Wouldn't you go, miss?
Yeah, I would.
What I'm trying to get at here, Chaka,
is why your mom
didn't make arrangements for you guys.
Because she doesn't trust anyone.
Anyone.
If my father's alive,
he could still be in danger.
I promised to keep that a secret.
Now I've told you.
My friends know.
It's not a secret anymore.
You can see that Diego is not handling
this situation, can't you?
I'll take care of Diego. It's my job.
What about Juanita?
Doesn't she miss her mom too?
Mom's gonna call us tonight.
That's good. I hope it's good news.
You do understand
I'm trying to help you here.
We don't need any help, okay?
I think you do. See, it's not that simple.
If you don't open the door to Welfare
and throw their letters in the rubbish,
what do you expect
the Welfare officers to do?
Mind their own business.
That's what I expect.
They care about you and your safety.
It is their job to be concerned.
No, they want to take my brother
and sister away.?They want to split us up!
No, listen to me, okay?
That's not what they wanna do, okay?
They wanna help till your mom gets back,
How long's she been away?
Three weeks.
Listen, I think you're a very brave girl.
Don't worry about your brother and sister,
no one's gonna take them away.
So?
Do you have money?
Have you got money for rent and stuff?
-No.
-Why not?
We used the money to help pay
for Mom's airfare.
Come on, Chaka. Would you let us help you?
Thanks, but we're okay.
Listen,
I'm gonna talk to Welfare
and I'm gonna let them know
that there's nothing urgent here.
But what I want you to do is
to bring Diego in for a chat, okay?
Hey, Nick, man, I've made up a roster.
Me and Danni can do tonight.
You and Rose can do tomorrow night.
And Jack and Steve can do the night after.
Beautiful.
Reckon your mom will miss this one?
-Yeah, she will.
-Just say you got hungry, all right?
-Con.
-It's for Chaka, man.
Go and raid your own fridge.
I have, man,
but my mom can't cook like yours.
Well, then go and buy stuff, then.
I will if I could, but I'm broke.
Unless?
Con.
-Y?ssou, Con.
Hello.
-Y?ssou, The?a.
What are you hiding behind your back?
Nothing, you know.
Don't look like nothing.
-It's a surprise.
-For who?
-For someone.
-Who?
-I can't tell you.
-Why not?
-If I tell you, it's not a surprise.
-But--
-Look, I gotta go, okay? Ciao.
Well, what was all that about?
-Who knows?
Just Con. You know what he's like.
Tell me, Nick. Tell me what he had.
Mom.
Something's definitely going on.
You're late again, Arnie.
-Afternoon.
-Good afternoon.
I'm Constable Withers. Is your mother in?
-When do you expect her back?
-I don't know.
Well, we've got a bit of a problem here.
He vandalized a car.
We need to speak to your mom.
Can you get her to call in?
We don't want any more trouble from you,
you hear me?
-In you go.
-Thanks, officer. Sorry.
How could you do this?
Est?pido!
-Don't!
Stupid! Est?pido!
-No!
-Come here!
-No!
You've wrecked everything now,
you know that? What will Papa think?
-He's dead, Chaka.
-Don't you say that!
Don't you say that.
Pap?!
Hey, we can't keep nicking food, you know?
-Why not?
-Well, someone's gonna miss it.
We'll worry about it then.
Chaka.
Chaka!
Juanita?
-Is that you?
-Yes.
It's Con. Open the door, please.
Juanita?
-We've got some more food.
Can you open the door, please?
-Where's Chaka?
-She's sick.
Can we see her?
So, where is she?
In here.
-Chaka?
Are you all right?
Are you okay?
Look, I'm calling Miss Fatoush.
She'll know what to do.
Well, there certainly hasn't been
any calls. It's dead.?Disconnected.
I'll be as quick as I can.
-What's happened?
-She's over there.
Chaka. What happened?
I don't know.
She was like this when I got here.
Chaka, it's Con.
Chaka, it's Peter. What's up?
Has she been taking drugs, has she?
The police are
gonna be interested in this.
This is disgraceful.
I'm only gonna say this once..
I'm gonna remember you, boy!
I'm gonna remember you.
-She's in shock.
-How do you know?
I once helped guys in a car crash.
And what do we do?
-Just keep her calm.
She need an aspirin or something?
-Maybe you should get her a cup of tea.
I should get her a cup? I'm?
You gonna help me
look after your big sister?
Good on you, kid. Good on you.
So, listen, how are things
with you and Marco?
Not that good.
He's coming over tonight
and expects an answer.
-So what are you gonna tell him?
-I wish I knew.
Miss! Miss!
What?
-panting]
You've gotta come. It's Chaka.
She needs help.
What's wrong?
-She needs help. Quick.
Okay, come in, guys.
Make yourselves at home.
Now, listen, Chaka,
the first thing we're gonna do is
get all your calls redirected,
so if your mom rings,
we get it here, okay?
What about Diego?
-Well, do you know where he is?
I'm really worried about him.
We had a fight and he ran off.
Well, it looks like it's up to you guys.
Thanks.
-Hey, we'll find him.
Come on. Settle down!
What are you doing? Don't touch me, man!
No Aussie touches me, man.
Yeah? You wanna start?
Yola?
Look, do you think
we should be doing this?
Well, no,
it's not exactly in my job description.
-Well, why are we doing it?
-Because we don't have a choice.
I mean, we can't leave them
where they are.
And I don't think calling in Welfare
is gonna help.
I mean? What?
Marco is supposed to be
coming over tonight.
So what?
Well, he's not gonna be
very impressed by this, is he?
Well, maybe we won't have to worry about
setting the date after all.
Okay, how are you doing over here?
Now, who would like a cordial?
A green cordial. Yeah?
Nick.
-What now?
-It's Diego, man.
Look, he got busted scraping
the next door neighbor's car.
He shot through.
So what are we supposed to do?
We find him before he ruins everything.
All right.
I'm sorry I took that leg of lamb.
Don't worry about it.
It's only a leg of lamb.
Why didn't you tell me?
Maybe there was something we could do.
Hey, 'cause we promised Chaka
to keep her secret.
Look, here's some moussaka.
Don't let them go hungry.
Thanks, The?a. Ta. Beautiful.
Let's go, Nick.
Listen, fellas,
let us know what's going on, okay?
If those kids need any more help,
we're here.
Thanks.
-Hello, Nick.
-How you going, Ruby?
-Good, love.
-You seen Diego around?
Where else?
-Let go!
-Listen.
-Stop struggling, all right? Hey.
-Leave me alone!
Your sister's worried sick
about you, mate.
I don't care! Leave me alone!
Calm down! Hey. Hey.
Calm down, all right?
I know you miss your mom and your dad.
You don't care. No one does!
Hey, I know what it's like, okay?
I miss someone too.
I don't even know if she's coming back.
-Just like pap?.
-It's not easy, is it?
Look, I'll tell you what.
We'll go and play some soccer, okay?
-And then we'll go see Chaka.
-Yeah, all right.
It's your ball.
And he scores.
Mate, I reckon you're doing all right.
Before you know it,
you'll probably be playing for our team.
-You reckon?
-Yeah, for sure.
Then will you practice with me again?
Yeah, if you want.
But, you gotta start treating
your sister better, mate.
-I knew there'd be a catch.
-She's worried about you.
I can take care of myself.
-Sure, you can.
Is that why the coppers
pulled you up at Ruby's?
What would your mom say about that?
-She wouldn't care.
-Yeah, she would care.
-Then why did she go?
'Cause she went to look for your father.
Is that a good enough reason?
But he's dead.
She doesn't think so. You know,
you ought to have some faith in her.
Mama and Chaka have been
talking about that for years.
Okay, so if they believe, why don't you?
I can't remember him.
-When was the last time you saw him?
-When I was six.
He went to work? and never came back.
Come on. Let's go and see Chaka.
Chaka, stop it!
-Don't you tickle me.
Hey, Chaka, Chaka!
-Oi, that tickles.
Hi.
What's going on?
They're just staying for a few days.
That's all.
Look, I've heard of bringing
your work home, but this is ridiculous.
-There's a good reason.
-I hope so.
I think we'd better have a word
in private.
I think we had.
Hey, Chaka, Chaka!
-You're tickling!
You're out of your mind.
-Look, we didn't know what else to do.
But it's taking such a risk.
Hiding kids from Welfare and the cops.
Is there anyone else I don't know about?
-No.
-Well, that's a relief.
Look, Marco, it comes with the territory.
Sometimes you've got to be more
than just a teacher to these kids.
Please?
Can't we have this dinner
some other night?
Yeah.
-You're not angry?
-No.
I'm stunned and amazed?
but I'm not angry.
In fact?
I think it's pretty wonderful.
-You're kidding.
It doesn't mean that I approve, mind you.
But that doesn't stop me
from admiring you for doing it.
And?
Yes?
I can see that life with you
is never going to be dull.
I hope not.
I've got no fillings...
Diego!
I'm sorry I got angry at you.
That's okay. I'm sorry too.
Atta man. I reckon
you're doing all right with family.
Yeah, good work, boss.
-Mate, you did well. Beautiful.
I thought you said
he wasn't gonna approve.
Well, he surprised me again.
I just hope you get overtime for this.
Me?too.
Hey. Do you like chocolates?
Well, you can have these ones.
My gosh!
Thanks. Come on.
Hello? Yep.
Yeah, yeah.
Yeah...
-It's El Salvador.
-Mama?
I think it's your father.
Papa?
He wants to talk to you.
Hello?
He's talking Spanish.
Papa?
He says he loves us all very much.
And knowing that
he'll see us again one day
kept him alive when he had lost all hope.
And he says he's very proud of us.
Tell him we're all very proud of him too.
Papa?
-How's Diego?
-He's good.
-Now that his father's coming home.
-This came for you from Jodie.
-How is she?
-She's good, she's good. She's fine.
Doesn't seem to be
much happening down there.
Anyway, bye.
Shouldn't we go in the bedroom?
No.
Come here. She won't be back for ages.
What the hell is going on here then?
Yola, what are you doing
in four months from now at 4:00 p.m.?
I'm busy.
My God! You did it!
Yes!
-I did it. I said yes.
That's great. Congratulations.
-Are you gonna come?
Will you come?
-Yes! Yes! That's great.
-That's great.
-It's excellent!
Look, Manpower couldn't keep me away.
We've got something just for you.
-We've invited the team,
and they're all wearing
those little white G-strings.
Bring it, boy, 'cause I really
want to break the drought.
Did your mom get happy
with a lawnmower?
Hey, man, you missed. What's the problem?
Get a life, you wog!
Grow up or something?
-Con!
-Hey.
-How you doing?
-Really good.
My mom's coming back,
but it's going to take a while
for my dad to get a visa.
-That's great.
-Look, Con.
-I just wanted to say, you know--
-You don't have to say anything, okay?
Yes, I do. You helped me a lot
and I never got to--
It was nothing.
It was nothing, all right?
Sure?
-He's right. It was nothing.
-You too, Peter.
You mean a lot to me, both of you.
If there's anything
I can ever do for you guys?
Well, you know?
Get your mind out of the gutter, mate.
I wa-- I swear, I wasn't--
Yeah, don't push it, buddy.
When are you two guys gonna grow up?
Sorry.
-Yeah.
Thanks.
Well?
-Well?
-Guess I'll be off, then.
-Yeah.
Guess I'll be off then?