Packed to the Rafters (2008–2013): Season 5, Episode 12 - Life's Surprises - full transcript
♪ You're so delicious ♪
There are surprises in life
that are wonderful.
Oh, aren't you lucky?
Thank you. Look at that?
♪ You taste like sunlight ♪
And planning a surprise
can be just as satisfying
as getting one.
Yeah, I just got here now.
No, you rest up.
It's fine,
they're my family.
Unless that
carefully planned surprise
doesn't go exactly
as you'd hoped.
Hello!
Hello!
You letting them
have a sleep in, Rubes?
Hello.
♪ You turn me over and over ♪
♪ Till I can't
Control myself ♪
♪ Make me a liar ♪
♪ One big disaster ♪
♪ You make my heart
Beat faster ♪
-Oh! Ah!
-Oi!
Why didn't you tell me
you were coming home?
-Oh, it was a surprise.
-Oh, look at you.
With your beard
and your suit.
Yeah, I scrub up okay,
don't I?
-Yeah.
-Hello, Ruby.
Do you remember
your big favorite brother?
My gosh, she's grown
so much in six months.
I can't believe you're here.
Why didn't you tell us
you were coming?
It was a surprise.
Anyway, it's Sunday,
I thought someone
would be here.
Oh, emergency call out.
Bugger me.
Why didn't someone tell me?
I wouldn't have gone
to tai-chi.
One last time,
worst surprise ever.
Anyway what should we do?
Should we grab everyone,
go out for lunch?
Ah, one favor, can we not
spread the word just yet?
There's still one person
I think I can surprise.
So what do you have to do
to get some service
around here?
No way! Are you serious?
What the hell
are you doing here?
Okay, finally.
I knew I could count on Ben
for a reaction.
What's with all the bum fluff?
What'd I tell you?
So are you going to be able
to join us for lunch, won't you?
Yes, of course he is.
It's my first day back,
-he has to.
-Ah, yeah, well,
I'm kind of working, so...
And we are going
to be very busy today.
Donna, it's only
going to be for an hour.
If we could all
just sit together.
I can cover for Ben.
Mom, it's not
like we don't get a break.
I didn't know
you were coming home.
-Neither did we.
-That was kind of the point.
What's the deal with you guys?
What's happening
with the farm?
Oh, that's kind of been
put on hold
for the time being.
I hate to tell you so,
but I knew Emma
was going to wise up to you
one of these days.
You know what,
we should get a table
-before this place packs out.
- Yeah.
-I was only kidding.
-Oh, it's okay.
Well, if the gentleman
from London
would like to come this way.
Sure, but can we hold
off ordering?
There's one more person
that's gonna be joining us.
Oh, what,
you're home five minutes,
you're catching up
with mates already?
Not exactly.
I wanted you all here
so I could tell you.
Oh, that sounds ominous.
No, it's not, Dad, at all.
In fact, it's good news.
The person
that's going to be joining us...
is my wife.
We meet at the pub.
This guy I work with,
he brought his girlfriend,
and she had
some friends there,
and one of them
was Saskia.
And this was when?
-About three months ago.
-Oh.
Yeah, it was a chance
meeting but, ah...
since then
it's been really full on,
we haven't spent
a night apart.
Possibly a little too much
information there.
-Maybe.
-And you didn't think
you could just tell us
about this?
Maybe I didn't want
to jinx it.
Maybe I just wanted
to keep it to myself.
But darling,
the decision to get married.
I just would have liked
an invitation, that's all.
Mom, it was a spur
of the moment thing.
It's not like
we had this long engagement.
It wasn't like with Sammy.
That was the whole point.
This time around
we just wanted to have
a drama free day.
We just wanted a wedding day
that was all about us.
The real question is,
how much are you paying
this bird?
No, Ben, there's no bribes.
And no,
she's not mentally deficient.
Well, that was going
to be his next question.
I know.
Oh, here she is, okay, okay.
Promise me you'll give her
a proper chance.
Oh, suddenly
it all becomes clear.
Nathan has she even
finished school?
And who's that?
Oh, did she bring
her mom along as well?
Mom!
Everybody...
this is my wife Saskia.
-Hi.
-Hello.
It was the same
registry office
that Paul McCartney
got married in.
To which particular wife?
Not the gold-digger one.
That wouldn't be
a very good omen.
No.
Well, I hope
you at least took photos.
Yeah, yeah, we took a few.
We wanted to make an album
to give to our families.
We just haven't got around
to it yet.
So this is your honeymoon,
basically?
Well, yes,
Saskia's half Aussie now.
She needs to see
if she likes the place.
I've always wanted
to come to Australia.
Well, you might like it so much
you decide to stay.
There are no firm plans.
My job's in London,
so that sort of dictates
everything right now.
All right, well,
what kind of work do you do?
I'm in educational publishing.
-Oh!
- Oh, you might be able
to put in a word
for Julie here.
-She's a writer.
-Oh, Dad!
So how much time
have you got with us?
The schedule's
pretty jam packed.
We want to see as much
of the country as we can.
Mmm-hmm.
So how's Carbo and Retta?
Are they still
as loved up as ever?
Retta had a miscarriage.
I didn't know that.
I'm sure
I mentioned it, Dad.
Hey.
Why are you hiding this
from me?
Because I don't know
if I should be doing it.
Well, you sold the charger,
you need a new car.
Yeah, but I don't know
what I should be looking for.
You know, are we still getting
a station wagon,
you know,
to have it to be ready,
or should we go more
a hatchback?
And, um...
-Let's forget about it.
-No, no, no.
Let's not.
Look the baby was a surprise,
a happy surprise.
Yeah, it was.
But it wasn't like
we planned it.
And that doesn't mean
we wouldn't have loved
every second.
But I don't think
we should rush back
into getting pregnant.
It's going to happen
for us again.
Now just
wasn't the right time.
Ah, ah, ah. Are you going
to let us put in for this?
Not a chance. Consider it
our wedding present.
Ooh, thank you, Dad,
that's very big of you.
So what have you guys
got planned
-for the rest of the day?
-Oh, we're open to offers.
Oh, great, back to our place
for drinks then.
Sorry, it's the jet lag.
I really am
trying to fight it.
That's okay. I should get you
back to the hotel.
You could stay
with us, you know.
We've got plenty of room.
Or you could drop me off.
Go back to
your parents' place.
Spend some time together.
Yeah, okay. Then maybe,
we can catch up later,
you guys can come back
to the hotel
and we could all meet up
and have some drinks there.
That would be perfect.
Can we?
It sounds great.
Oh, is it just me, or has all
this happened way too fast?
Finally. I've been waiting
for an explosion
all afternoon.
I thought it was never
going to get interesting.
Mate, that is not
going to help matters any.
As long as Nathan's happy,
that's the main thing.
Yes, I know. I know.
And I'm glad,
of course I am.
But married and with what,
a ten, twelve-year age gap?
Yeah, she actually
reminds me a lot of you
when you were younger.
And don't tell me
you're not thinking
exactly the same thing,
this is what Nathan does.
-He rushes in--
- Um, um! Mmm-hmm.
Yeah, and it doesn't matter
how old I get,
you're always gonna
assume the worst.
-No, sweetheart. I just--
-Mom. Mom.
I've changed
and whether you want
to believe it or not,
this is not
one of my monumental
screw-ups.
We're just trying to get our
head around it, that's all.
Yeah, I get that.
Okay, I know it's a shock.
But look I brought
some photos from the wedding.
I thought you might like
to have a look.
Darling, I just wish
that we'd been there.
I wish you'd included us,
that's all.
Well, I'm trying to. Now.
All I'm asking
is that you give Saskia
a chance, okay,
before writing this off
as a huge mistake, okay?
I still can't believe
you kept this all a secret.
Oh, you can talk.
Thanks for letting me know
you and Emma broke up.
Yeah,
that wasn't awkward at all.
Well, the two of you seemed
to be getting along okay.
Yeah, I guess so.
That was convincing.
Yeah, I just keep thinking
about something Emma said.
She thinks
I'm not over Mel yet.
And I know that's not exactly
a news flash to anyone.
First girlfriend after Mel,
it was never going to be easy.
But how long's
it going to take?
There's no rule book,
I guess.
But do you really think
it's a good idea
working with Emma
every single day?
Isn't that just taking
a really long time
to rip the Band-Aid off?
Hey, Natho.
What's going on?
- Surprise.
-How are you doing here?
-Come, come in for a drink?
-Yeah, yeah,
but I can't stay long.
I'm doing the rounds.
Oh, come on. Come on.
Honestly,
I can't stay much longer.
Oh, shut up, you knob.
Good to meet you, Frankie.
Yeah, likewise.
So, this wife.
-Saskia.
-Do we get to meet her?
Yeah, so we know
she actually exists?
Ha, ha, she's just
sleeping off some jet lag,
and when she's over that,
yes, you can meet her.
Actually, I can show you
a picture on my phone.
- Mm. Yeah.
- Hey!
That's why you're staying
over there. She's hot.
-She's old.
- Yeah,
-still. She's hot. Nice work.
-Thank you.
What, so you're
seriously telling me
that Julie Rafter is okay
with the fact
that her youngest kid ran off
and got married without her?
Ruby's married?
Ooh, I didn't see
that one coming.
No, you know what I mean?
Let's just say that Mom
is having trouble
coming to terms with it.
Yeah.
I'm so sorry I fell asleep.
-Oh.
- I set the alarm.
-I didn't even hear it.
- No, that's fine.
If you're too tired,
we can do this another time.
No, no, please.
I just need ten minutes
to get ready.
The thing is Nathan's
not even back yet.
-Oh.
-I'll call him.
Can I meet you downstairs
in the restaurant?
Yes. Yes, of course.
Take your time.
- Hi. Ah...
- Hey.
- Hi.
-Nathan's on his way.
Oh, well,
in the meantime,
let's kick off the
celebration without him, eh?
Oh, I won't, thanks.
Hangovers, jetlag,
let's not combine
the misery, I say.
A little glass
won't hurt, will it?
All right,
just a splish, maybe.
Hey, just a splish.
Oh, well, cheers.
- Cheers.
-Cheers.
So, have you always lived
in London?
I grew up just north of there.
Hertfordshire. Do you know it?
No, no, no,
we've never been to England.
Well, you're going to have
to come and visit
now that you've
got a reason.
Yeah.
Right, so you and Nathan
are obviously planning
on staying there then?
Long term,
there are decisions
that need to be made,
but as yet we haven't made
any firm plans.
Well, it's all been
such a whirlwind,
I suppose,
you haven't had time.
It took everyone by surprise.
Us included.
Nathan's told me
how supportive
you've always been.
How much you all
mean to him.
That's why we miss him
so much.
Sorry, I'm late.
What'd I miss?
Oh, don't worry,
we're only half way
through the details
of your lurid past.
Ah-ha. Well, whatever
you've come up with,
I promise you,
Saskia already knows,
and she married me anyway.
Oh, well I just...
you know,
bash out a few things.
I'd hardly
call myself a writer.
You sit at a computer,
you write words,
and they get published.
Well,
that's the beauty of a blog.
Anyone can publish.
And your column.
Ah, let's just say,
I won't be taking out
the Booker Prize
any time soon.
Julie, honestly,
I'd love to read
some of what you've written.
Oh, well,
it's on the Internet,
so go for it.
Mind you, it's mostly
about raising a toddler,
so I'm not sure
how interesting you'd find it.
I mean,
I'm very aware that mothers
rabbiting on about
their children
gets old very fast.
What, what, what have I said?
Should we tell them?
We've got some news.
-What, more?
-Yep.
We didn't want to spring it
on you all at once.
Oh.
It's been
a massive few months.
Saskia's pregnant.
We're having a baby.
It's still really early.
Yeah, we just had
the first ultrasound,
but I've got a picture
on my phone.
Do you want to see it?
Oh, my God!
Are you okay?
Yeah, ah.
-Yeah, congratulations.
-Yes.
Yeah, well, it's a good thing.
We're both stoked.
Yeah, it's... Wow.
Sorry, I'm just, um...
that must have been
a surprise for you as well.
No. No, it was planned.
The surprise
was it happening so fast.
Right. Um...
-Well, we should celebrate.
-Yes, we should.
Oh, you know, I, I...
Sorry, just give me
a second.
Okay, hang on.
-Wow.
- Yeah.
Mom.
Mom, wait!
Look, I know it's a lot
to get your head around.
-Oh, you think?
-You said yourself,
if we're happy
that's all that mattered.
You've known each other
three months.
And a baby?
That's not something
that can be undone.
I know that.
You and Saskia are tied
to each other forever.
No matter what happens
to your relationship
-in the future.
-Okay, sure,
because you're so positive
that we're going to break up.
-Oh.
- Mom, what happened
-to giving her a chance?
-Look, I like her!
Okay, what is it, then? Huh?
-How old she is?
-No.
Darling, you are rushing
into things.
Do you have any idea
how much I was looking forward
to coming home?
How much I've missed you
and Dad
-and everyone else so much.
-And we've missed you, too.
Now, I almost wish
I hadn't bothered.
Mom, I have gone away
and I've made a life
for myself, okay?
But the second
I come back,
you're all putting me
in the same old box.
We're talking about
where we want to live
when this baby comes.
Okay, maybe, it's better
for kids to grow up here.
But I am not coming back
to be the same old Nathan.
If that's the only way
you're ever going to see me,
then I don't want
to call this home.
Please don't say that.
I wish I didn't have to.
Surprise.
My son has grown up.
Yeah, but they're expecting
a bit of rain
later in the week, so...
- It's a shame.
-It's a shame, yeah.
Here we are.
I'm sorry.
Congratulations.
I think it's just
the whole grandmother thing.
Just springing it on me
like that.
Surely, I'm way too young.
Anyway, when your baby's born
you'll know how I feel.
You only ever want
what's best for them.
I'm starting to feel
that way already.
Let's have another toast.
To Nanna Julie.
Personally, I think
it's got a nice ring to it.
-Nanna Julie.
-Nanna Julie.
And gramps.
I reckon
it's going to be a boy.
Hmm?
Call it
grandmother's intuition.
Not exactly rolling off
the tongue, is it?
Not yet. I'll get there.
-What a day.
-Hmm, you can say that again.
What a day.
I was so sure
it was an accident.
-Apparently not.
-Hmm.
It must have come
from Saskia, though.
I mean, her biological clock's
got to be ticking.
Plus Nathan's never
mentioned kids before.
Well, he'd never mentioned
Saskia before either.
Mmm, true.
When life starts
throwing surprises your way,
sometimes, you've just
got to roll with it.
If this isn't genetic warfare,
I don't know
what else to call it.
You really wanna let
mini versions of him
loose in the world?
You realize you're talking
about Saskia's husband?
Yeah, and you
obviously see something
that totally escapes
the rest of us.
Did I mention how much
I was looking forward
to spending time
with my brother?
The thing is...
I reckon
he's a half decent bet.
This time.
And that is the closest thing
to a compliment
-he's ever given me.
- Well, he's already
had a practice go at marriage,
he's hardly
going to stuff it up twice.
-Ben.
- What?
It's my second time around
as well, actually.
You know I was only joking.
I didn't mean to be, um...
Really offensive.
I think we all know
not everything
turns out the way
you expect it, but...
I lost my first husband.
That makes me sound
terribly careless, doesn't it?
-Saskia, you don't have to...
-No, it's okay.
Nathan told me
what happened with your wife.
Your husband died?
We were living
in Manchester at the time.
There was an accident.
Stupid random,
just crossing the road.
I thought
I knew what my whole life
was going to be,
and suddenly...
I'm so sorry, I'm becoming
a complete downer.
You'll never invite me
to breakfast again.
You don't have to apologize.
Can I ask how long ago
this happened?
It's been
just over three years.
Well, it's good to see
that you guys...
You're obviously
both happy now.
Okay, I've got to get
Ruby's clothes ready
-for daycare, so...
- Can I help?
Ah, well, sure,
but you realize, of course,
if she's got an audience,
she'll want a fashion parade.
Now you're talking
my language.
Follow me.
Yeah,
I better make tracks, too.
Yeah, I'm going to be
late for work.
Was it
something I said?
Oh, more than likely.
Hey, just show
a bit of respect
for the future
Great Granddad.
You've been a little bit
more quiet than usual.
Oh, well, it's hard to get
a word in with you lot.
Are you sure
that's all it is?
Oh, couldn't be better, mate.
Especially now
that you're back home.
And then there are times
where the best
you can hope for...
are no surprises at all.
It's possible to present
with the symptoms of dementia,
but there could be
something else going on.
Like what?
Anemia, your thyroid
could be playing up.
There could be
some sort of infection.
We'll do a full blood test.
See if that throws up
anything out of the ordinary.
All right. Right so,
there mightn't
be anything to worry about?
It's a process
of elimination, really.
In the meantime,
I'd like to run
a couple of cognitive tests,
if that's okay?
Just a few simple exercises
for memory and recall.
Well, that's what
I'm here for.
Can I get you to remember
these three words.
Clock, tree, dog.
Clock, tree, dog.
Now, if you can start
counting backwards
from one hundred
in units of three.
One hundred, ninety-seven,
ninety-four,
ninety-one...
I'll stop you there.
What were those three words?
Clock, tree, dog.
If you could continue
counting
from where you're up to.
Eighty-six, was it?
Eighty-six, eighty-five,
-eighty-four--
-In units of three.
Um, eighty-one,
seventy-seven,
seventy-three...
What were those
three words, Ted?
Um...
You might have
to give them to me again.
So Retta's gone out
on a secret mission
and you're sneaking
in a pre-dinner dinner.
Shut up and help me
get rid of the evidence.
Like, you need to ask.
So I'm thinking
I should find a new job.
Oh, yeah.
What would you do?
Don't know.
But I can't stay
at the Boat Club.
It's not fair on Emma.
And actually,
if I'm being totally honest,
I think I'm looking
for more than just a new job.
Fair enough,
you want a new boss.
Donna must drive you mental.
I want to move on
with my life and...
that's as far as I get.
The world's
a big place Benno.
I'm just saying
if you want to go to Greece,
I've got
millions of cousins
with a couch
for you to stay on.
I've got to say,
that's the last piece
of advice I was expecting
to hear from you.
We both know that life
can chuck stuff at you.
Stuff you weren't expecting.
You got to keep moving,
I reckon.
True.
But you're my best mate.
And I'm not
going to bail on you.
Especially,
after what's just happened.
Benno, don't think you have
to stay for me and Retta.
We're okay.
Mate, this is about doing
whatever's right for you.
It can't be.
Am I dreaming here?
Well, you need a car,
so there you go.
-You got one.
-But how?
I mean... Don't tell me.
The guy who bought it is
bound and gagged in the boot?
No, I simply appealed
to his better nature.
After you hit him over
the head with the jack.
I just told him how much
we both love this car.
And how we made a mistake
selling it.
And he totally understood.
It's like he wanted the car
back with its rightful owner.
I can't believe you did this.
This is the best
surprise ever.
I love you.
It's chocolate mud
and it's Nathan's favorite.
Hmm
I even got this.
-So it's a wedding cake?
-Hmm, better late than never.
And it's not going to be ready
for another hour,
if that's why
you're hanging around.
Oh, for once,
I'm not just here
-to mooch free food.
- Oh!
I told you, didn't I?
One day it was sure to happen.
I'm going to quit my job
and go traveling.
Now that I've got
your attention.
You're not serious?
Oh, I can't stay
at the Boat Club
and I don't want to get
just another bar job.
I mean the idea
of polishing glasses
anywhere right now, sucks.
Yeah, well,
that's understandable.
So when you say
"go traveling"?
Well, I haven't made
any definite plans, yet.
I don't even know
where I want to go,
it's just...
the more I think about it,
the more it feels like
the right decision.
You know, I've got to move on
with my life and...
and neither of you
are saying anything.
Well, to be fair, mate,
you've taken us by surprise.
I mean, last week,
you were talking
-about buying some land.
-Yeah, I know.
And this isn't really
that different,
it's the same urge.
The urge to, get away.
Please, that.
I know it's a stupid idea,
I don't...
I don't even know
what I'm thinking.
Okay, come with me.
-Where?
-It's a surprise. Come on.
Back soon.
Dad!
-Dad!
-I have no idea.
Arghhh!
Do you remember
the first time you caught
the bus on your own?
Mmm-hmm.
Rachel was on school camp.
Mmm. Yeah.
You were so determined
to be independent,
you couldn't wait to get on
the bus by yourself.
Yeah, until I actually
got on the bus
and then I was freaking out.
What if I miss my stop,
I'm not gonna know where I am.
Yeah,
well, you acted so brave.
Mmm, well,
a man's got to have his pride.
-Oh.
-Even if he is carrying
a Cartoon Connection
lunch-box.
Remember Aggro, the...
You know I followed you.
-What?
-Mm. I got in my car
and I followed the bus
the whole way.
Oh, so much
for my independence.
Oh, just until I was sure
you were okay.
And I knew
it was time to let you go.
Sweetheart, it's time for you
to get back on that bus.
Yeah,
but what if it's an airbus?
It's going to take me a bit
further than the school gate.
And it's not going
to drop me home at 3:00 p.m.
Do I really have
to spell it out for you?
It doesn't matter
how far you go,
I'm always going to be here.
Whether you can
see me or not.
Like a stalker.
Maybe, you just discovered
the secret of motherhood.
I guess that's all
that mothers can do.
Shield their kids
from life's nasty surprises
as best they can.
Seriously,
do I have to wait for Saskia
-to get here?
-Nathan, it's for both of you.
That's a no, then, is it?
Take this,
close your eyes and point.
No, no, no this is your
adventure not mine.
Yeah, but it's a big
old world out there.
-I don't know where to start.
- Well,
you're going to go
visit Rachel
-in New York, I hope.
-That's not a bad idea.
Hey, Granddad if you could go
anywhere in the entire planet,
where would it be?
Is this
a hypothetical conversation,
or is someone
planning a holiday?
Oh, it's more than that.
Your grandson has announced
he's flying the coop.
Apparently, he can't get out
of here fast enough.
Well,
you don't sound too upset.
I'm trying
not to be offended by that.
Well, I have had a bit
of practice, you know.
-So when are you leaving?
-Don't know.
It's going to take a little
while to sort this all out.
Well, if you want my advice,
make it as soon as possible.
You're not happy to see
the back of me, as well?
Well, you always think
you've got
all the time in the world
and one day you wake up and...
you're my age.
Says the dinosaur
who's probably
going to outlive us all.
Well, you don't want
to have regrets
about missed opportunities.
If you're going to do this,
do it now.
You could always
start in London.
I know where there's an empty
apartment to stay in.
Oh, well, no.
Well, that wouldn't work,
'cause you'd have
to leave now.
Be careful what you wish for.
Oh, no, no!
You can't be serious.
Well, why not?
Go and visit Rachel
in New York
and then London,
here I come.
Sorry, I should have
kept my mouth shut.
Maybe Granddad's right.
If I'm going to take off,
may as well just take off now.
Okay.
I'd supported Ben's decision.
The surprise was it happening
way sooner than I thought.
You resign?
I think it's for the best.
Well, it'll be
two weeks' notice, of course.
Yeah, the thing is,
I've just booked my flights
and I'm leaving tomorrow.
First stop New York.
I'm sorry,
it's such short notice
and I'm leaving you
in the lurch.
Yes, you are,
but if you've made
your mind up,
then all I can do
is wish you safe
and happy travels.
Thank you.
Mom and Dad are having
some farewell drinks tonight,
if you feel like coming by.
I'd love to
see you both there,
but obviously, I understand
if you're not feeling
up to it.
We're hardly
going to let you go
without saying
a proper goodbye.
♪ Ain't nobody else
To blame ♪
♪ I know you feel the same ♪
♪ Well, I don't know
What to do ♪
Thanks, Dad.
So Grandpa Dave?
How're you taking that news?
You know,
people keep asking me that
are expecting
some kind of reaction,
but I'm fine with it,
really I am.
- Oh, yeah.
- Yeah,
looking forward
to the next stage of my life.
-He's freaking out.
- Big time.
And how about you, Grandma,
how are you doing?
Oh, actually,
could you take that, love,
my zimmer frame's
been ordered.
Okay, joking about it.
Next step mental breakdown.
Oh, thank God.
You must be
my new niece-in-law.
-This is my Uncle Matt.
-Pleased to meet you.
Not as pleased as I am.
I was beginning to think
I was the only good looking
one in the entire family.
Is there some weird
Freud thing going on here?
-No. What? Why?
-You look a lot like his Mom.
-Shut up.
- What?
- Shut it.
- I can't believe
you're leaving
tomorrow morning.
I know.
Blame your husband,
he's the one
that talked me into it.
Since when
have you listened to me?
We're going
to miss you so much.
-Aren't we, honey?
-Mmm, party pies.
-He's covering the pain.
-A little too convincing.
Look, it's not about us.
All that matters here
is you going off
and having an amazing time.
Isn't that right,
sweetheart?
-Yeah, absolutely. Go.
-So in other words,
you can't wait
to see the back of me?
You said it, Benno.
Well, if it gets too much,
you just say the word.
-Hey, thanks for coming.
-As if we'd miss it.
All right, can I have a bit
of quiet, please?
You might be about
to regret that decision.
Thank you.
Well, what can I say,
the past couple of days,
we've had a few surprises.
So first of all,
I'd like to say,
-welcome home, Nathan.
-Natho!
And welcome
to the family, Saskia.
Yes.
But just
as one son rejoins us,
the other one has decided
it's time for him
to bugger off.
So come here, Ben,
don't hide back there.
Well, who thought
this day would ever come?
Ben whose big move
involved moving
no further than next door.
Thank, God, he's going.
The same son
whose never been to a shop
and bought a carton of milk
in his life.
I thought
this was a supermarket.
Yeah, we noticed.
And now
we're sending him off
to the other side of the
world for God knows how long.
Gladly, it seems.
Just so it doesn't
come as much of a surprise,
there's never much
of anything in our fridge.
Yeah, I can look
after myself, thanks.
Yeah, well,
we're counting on it, mate.
And I was going to say,
never forget
that this is your home.
But considering this is where
the washing machine lives,
-I think you'll be back.
So everyone,
here's to Ben
and the great adventure,
wherever it takes him.
- Benno.
-To Ben.
Hey!
Everyone keeps looking at me
with that face. You know?
Like, "Is she about
to fall apart?"
I just needed
a little break from it.
I'm glad
we got a minute to ourselves.
Tomorrow morning's
going to be crazy.
I have to be
at the airport really early.
I might not
get to see you.
For what it's worth
and it might not be worth
a whole lot...
I love you, Emma.
I do.
I just wish
that was all it takes.
You probably wish,
you'd never laid eyes on me.
I'd still do it.
Even knowing
it's going to end like this.
Please don't hate yourself
for what's happened.
Because
I don't regret a second,
and I mean that.
So I suppose this means
I'm going to have to look
after your veggie patch.
There we have it.
The real winners
in all of this,
are my tomatoes.
Julie said
to get some more soft drink.
Right, you are.
Are you all right?
You seem a bit quiet.
I saw the doctor today,
about my memory.
And what did he say?
She, ah, wants to send me
to a specialist
to run some more tests.
Oh, Ted.
Look, it goes without
saying I'd rather the family
didn't know about this.
Not until I know myself.
Of course.
I won't say a word.
I keep thinking
about Ben, Rachel...
and when I see them again,
what if I don't even
recognize them?
Oh.
I'm jumping ahead of myself,
I know.
But I just wish
I knew what was going on.
One way or the other.
I don't mean to be a downer,
but London didn't exactly
float my boat, that's all.
Oh, here we go.
What, it's dirty,
it's overcrowded,
it's polluted?
You can hardly
move down the street.
That's because
it's a great city, mate,
and everyone
wants to live there.
The food's rubbish.
Says the guy
who's only ever wanted to eat
at Outback Steakhouse.
Yeah, and the bloody Poms
couldn't even get that right.
Ah, sorry, I'm going
to have to break this up,
'cause it's way past
someone's bedtime.
Oh, can I do the honors?
Yeah, sure.
Here we go.
You've got to promise
not to cry
when I tell you
this, Rubes.
This is the last time
I'm going to be doing this
for a while.
All right, well,
you can just cry a little bit.
Even pretend to be upset.
Can you keep a secret?
But you've got to promise
not to tell.
I'm a little bit scared.
But we've got a pretty good
safety net going on here,
in case you hadn't noticed.
But as much
as I'm going to miss you,
and I'm going
to miss everyone,
I still know
I'm doing the right thing.
For the first time
in a long time, I feel...
hopeful.
And I can't explain it
more than that.
I can't believe my mom
has packed my lunch
for the plane
like I'm five years old.
And where the hell
has my lunchbox
been hiding
all these years?
Oh, don't even think
about getting up
in the middle of the night
to eat my sandwiches.
Mate, why would I do
something like that?
This is your big adventure.
I'm pumped.
He's going to
miss you, Ben.
More than you can imagine.
I'm sorry, Carbo,
but if you let Ben go
without saying it out loud
it's gonna stay with you,
forever.
That's right.
It'll tear you up inside
and you'll never be able
to deal with the pain.
What's this for?
Just watch it, okay.
Carbo!
Just watch it.
I just want to make it
very clear,
I'm still being supportive.
I do think you're making
the right decision,
but seriously,
when I said go traveling,
I didn't actually mean
this very second.
You have to think about
what I'm losing here.
My partner in crime,
my wingman...
Do you know how hard it is
to find one of those?
Just forget
I'm here, honestly.
It's not going
to be the same anymore.
And I'm still
being supportive.
But I'm going to miss you,
you idiot.
Don't you get it?
I'm going to miss you.
And this is just an allergy.
Walla, walla wincha, mate!
All right, you two.
Come here, both of you.
You guys are my best friends
and you've got to know
how much
I'm going to miss you.
Look after my best mate.
Just so long
as you look after his.
I can't believe
you're letting me go
without pulling
one final stunt.
No, come on, Benno,
we're not kids anymore.
Hang on a tick, mate.
Oh, thank goodness.
I was starting
to think Carbo had turned
into a completely
different person.
Ben!
Just a swig
for old time's sake.
So, ready? Got everything?
Passport,
key's to Nathan's flat.
Vegemite for Rachel.
Sandwiches I made you?
I never actually
heard of anyone
starving to death
on a commercial airline.
Yes, well, as your mother,
it's my job to make sure
you're not the first.
Oh, you travel safe, okay.
I'm going to miss you.
This has got to be
a world record.
You're still not crying.
No, I might not be,
but I think
your father's on the edge.
Make sure you send us
an email every month, eh?
I think I can manage that.
So...
You're off then.
Yeah.
Well, you go and have
the time of your life.
And no regrets, okay?
You promise me that.
I'll do my best.
And just know I
couldn't be more proud of you.
I'm going to miss you
so much, Granddad.
I'm going
to miss you, too, mate.
Like, you wouldn't believe.
You're cutting it fine, mate.
You sure you
won't let me drive you there?
No, I want to catch
the bus 'cause that way,
it's like the adventure
starts now.
Yeah, but if the bus is late
it's more adventure
than you need
if you're trying
to catch a flight.
Honey,
if he wants to get the bus,
let him take the bus.
Oops, sorry, we're late.
The first cab didn't show up.
We thought
we were going to miss you.
Well, have a great time,
and we will see you
in a few weeks.
Oh, in the meantime,
don't break anything
and don't go snooping
through our stuff.
What do you take me for?
You're my brother.
It's not like there's
anything to find anyway.
Bye, darling.
Call us when you get there.
I love you, guys.
Bye Ruby.
Don't forget your
favorite brother, Ben and...
Ohh.
As for you, nice try, or not.
As the case maybe.
Ah, at least,
I gave it a crack.
I can't believe
you didn't do the same for me.
How old do you think I am?
♪ I was leaving
With the drunks ♪
Ah-ha!
♪ Singing Sinatra loud ♪
I can't believe he's
going to walk out of here
and leave nothing.
Does our friendship
mean anything to him at all?
Oh, stand back,
it's about to explode.
You do realize
it's possible for someone
to love you
without pulling a prank.
As if.
As if.
You know,
if he was a real mate,
he would have tried
harder than this.
Hey, it's a mouse!
Yes, Benno, yes!
It would be nice
if the only surprises
we ever got in life
were the good ones.
♪ When
It's all I use to believe ♪
If I could wish
one thing for my children,
that might just be it.
Mom, what are you doing?
♪ And we'll rewrite ♪
♪ All the wrongs
We've learned ♪
♪ Safe in our room
At the end of the world ♪
I love you.
And whatever
comes next for Ben,
unexpected or not,
I knew
he was ready to face it.
There are surprises in life
that are wonderful.
Oh, aren't you lucky?
Thank you. Look at that?
♪ You taste like sunlight ♪
And planning a surprise
can be just as satisfying
as getting one.
Yeah, I just got here now.
No, you rest up.
It's fine,
they're my family.
Unless that
carefully planned surprise
doesn't go exactly
as you'd hoped.
Hello!
Hello!
You letting them
have a sleep in, Rubes?
Hello.
♪ You turn me over and over ♪
♪ Till I can't
Control myself ♪
♪ Make me a liar ♪
♪ One big disaster ♪
♪ You make my heart
Beat faster ♪
-Oh! Ah!
-Oi!
Why didn't you tell me
you were coming home?
-Oh, it was a surprise.
-Oh, look at you.
With your beard
and your suit.
Yeah, I scrub up okay,
don't I?
-Yeah.
-Hello, Ruby.
Do you remember
your big favorite brother?
My gosh, she's grown
so much in six months.
I can't believe you're here.
Why didn't you tell us
you were coming?
It was a surprise.
Anyway, it's Sunday,
I thought someone
would be here.
Oh, emergency call out.
Bugger me.
Why didn't someone tell me?
I wouldn't have gone
to tai-chi.
One last time,
worst surprise ever.
Anyway what should we do?
Should we grab everyone,
go out for lunch?
Ah, one favor, can we not
spread the word just yet?
There's still one person
I think I can surprise.
So what do you have to do
to get some service
around here?
No way! Are you serious?
What the hell
are you doing here?
Okay, finally.
I knew I could count on Ben
for a reaction.
What's with all the bum fluff?
What'd I tell you?
So are you going to be able
to join us for lunch, won't you?
Yes, of course he is.
It's my first day back,
-he has to.
-Ah, yeah, well,
I'm kind of working, so...
And we are going
to be very busy today.
Donna, it's only
going to be for an hour.
If we could all
just sit together.
I can cover for Ben.
Mom, it's not
like we don't get a break.
I didn't know
you were coming home.
-Neither did we.
-That was kind of the point.
What's the deal with you guys?
What's happening
with the farm?
Oh, that's kind of been
put on hold
for the time being.
I hate to tell you so,
but I knew Emma
was going to wise up to you
one of these days.
You know what,
we should get a table
-before this place packs out.
- Yeah.
-I was only kidding.
-Oh, it's okay.
Well, if the gentleman
from London
would like to come this way.
Sure, but can we hold
off ordering?
There's one more person
that's gonna be joining us.
Oh, what,
you're home five minutes,
you're catching up
with mates already?
Not exactly.
I wanted you all here
so I could tell you.
Oh, that sounds ominous.
No, it's not, Dad, at all.
In fact, it's good news.
The person
that's going to be joining us...
is my wife.
We meet at the pub.
This guy I work with,
he brought his girlfriend,
and she had
some friends there,
and one of them
was Saskia.
And this was when?
-About three months ago.
-Oh.
Yeah, it was a chance
meeting but, ah...
since then
it's been really full on,
we haven't spent
a night apart.
Possibly a little too much
information there.
-Maybe.
-And you didn't think
you could just tell us
about this?
Maybe I didn't want
to jinx it.
Maybe I just wanted
to keep it to myself.
But darling,
the decision to get married.
I just would have liked
an invitation, that's all.
Mom, it was a spur
of the moment thing.
It's not like
we had this long engagement.
It wasn't like with Sammy.
That was the whole point.
This time around
we just wanted to have
a drama free day.
We just wanted a wedding day
that was all about us.
The real question is,
how much are you paying
this bird?
No, Ben, there's no bribes.
And no,
she's not mentally deficient.
Well, that was going
to be his next question.
I know.
Oh, here she is, okay, okay.
Promise me you'll give her
a proper chance.
Oh, suddenly
it all becomes clear.
Nathan has she even
finished school?
And who's that?
Oh, did she bring
her mom along as well?
Mom!
Everybody...
this is my wife Saskia.
-Hi.
-Hello.
It was the same
registry office
that Paul McCartney
got married in.
To which particular wife?
Not the gold-digger one.
That wouldn't be
a very good omen.
No.
Well, I hope
you at least took photos.
Yeah, yeah, we took a few.
We wanted to make an album
to give to our families.
We just haven't got around
to it yet.
So this is your honeymoon,
basically?
Well, yes,
Saskia's half Aussie now.
She needs to see
if she likes the place.
I've always wanted
to come to Australia.
Well, you might like it so much
you decide to stay.
There are no firm plans.
My job's in London,
so that sort of dictates
everything right now.
All right, well,
what kind of work do you do?
I'm in educational publishing.
-Oh!
- Oh, you might be able
to put in a word
for Julie here.
-She's a writer.
-Oh, Dad!
So how much time
have you got with us?
The schedule's
pretty jam packed.
We want to see as much
of the country as we can.
Mmm-hmm.
So how's Carbo and Retta?
Are they still
as loved up as ever?
Retta had a miscarriage.
I didn't know that.
I'm sure
I mentioned it, Dad.
Hey.
Why are you hiding this
from me?
Because I don't know
if I should be doing it.
Well, you sold the charger,
you need a new car.
Yeah, but I don't know
what I should be looking for.
You know, are we still getting
a station wagon,
you know,
to have it to be ready,
or should we go more
a hatchback?
And, um...
-Let's forget about it.
-No, no, no.
Let's not.
Look the baby was a surprise,
a happy surprise.
Yeah, it was.
But it wasn't like
we planned it.
And that doesn't mean
we wouldn't have loved
every second.
But I don't think
we should rush back
into getting pregnant.
It's going to happen
for us again.
Now just
wasn't the right time.
Ah, ah, ah. Are you going
to let us put in for this?
Not a chance. Consider it
our wedding present.
Ooh, thank you, Dad,
that's very big of you.
So what have you guys
got planned
-for the rest of the day?
-Oh, we're open to offers.
Oh, great, back to our place
for drinks then.
Sorry, it's the jet lag.
I really am
trying to fight it.
That's okay. I should get you
back to the hotel.
You could stay
with us, you know.
We've got plenty of room.
Or you could drop me off.
Go back to
your parents' place.
Spend some time together.
Yeah, okay. Then maybe,
we can catch up later,
you guys can come back
to the hotel
and we could all meet up
and have some drinks there.
That would be perfect.
Can we?
It sounds great.
Oh, is it just me, or has all
this happened way too fast?
Finally. I've been waiting
for an explosion
all afternoon.
I thought it was never
going to get interesting.
Mate, that is not
going to help matters any.
As long as Nathan's happy,
that's the main thing.
Yes, I know. I know.
And I'm glad,
of course I am.
But married and with what,
a ten, twelve-year age gap?
Yeah, she actually
reminds me a lot of you
when you were younger.
And don't tell me
you're not thinking
exactly the same thing,
this is what Nathan does.
-He rushes in--
- Um, um! Mmm-hmm.
Yeah, and it doesn't matter
how old I get,
you're always gonna
assume the worst.
-No, sweetheart. I just--
-Mom. Mom.
I've changed
and whether you want
to believe it or not,
this is not
one of my monumental
screw-ups.
We're just trying to get our
head around it, that's all.
Yeah, I get that.
Okay, I know it's a shock.
But look I brought
some photos from the wedding.
I thought you might like
to have a look.
Darling, I just wish
that we'd been there.
I wish you'd included us,
that's all.
Well, I'm trying to. Now.
All I'm asking
is that you give Saskia
a chance, okay,
before writing this off
as a huge mistake, okay?
I still can't believe
you kept this all a secret.
Oh, you can talk.
Thanks for letting me know
you and Emma broke up.
Yeah,
that wasn't awkward at all.
Well, the two of you seemed
to be getting along okay.
Yeah, I guess so.
That was convincing.
Yeah, I just keep thinking
about something Emma said.
She thinks
I'm not over Mel yet.
And I know that's not exactly
a news flash to anyone.
First girlfriend after Mel,
it was never going to be easy.
But how long's
it going to take?
There's no rule book,
I guess.
But do you really think
it's a good idea
working with Emma
every single day?
Isn't that just taking
a really long time
to rip the Band-Aid off?
Hey, Natho.
What's going on?
- Surprise.
-How are you doing here?
-Come, come in for a drink?
-Yeah, yeah,
but I can't stay long.
I'm doing the rounds.
Oh, come on. Come on.
Honestly,
I can't stay much longer.
Oh, shut up, you knob.
Good to meet you, Frankie.
Yeah, likewise.
So, this wife.
-Saskia.
-Do we get to meet her?
Yeah, so we know
she actually exists?
Ha, ha, she's just
sleeping off some jet lag,
and when she's over that,
yes, you can meet her.
Actually, I can show you
a picture on my phone.
- Mm. Yeah.
- Hey!
That's why you're staying
over there. She's hot.
-She's old.
- Yeah,
-still. She's hot. Nice work.
-Thank you.
What, so you're
seriously telling me
that Julie Rafter is okay
with the fact
that her youngest kid ran off
and got married without her?
Ruby's married?
Ooh, I didn't see
that one coming.
No, you know what I mean?
Let's just say that Mom
is having trouble
coming to terms with it.
Yeah.
I'm so sorry I fell asleep.
-Oh.
- I set the alarm.
-I didn't even hear it.
- No, that's fine.
If you're too tired,
we can do this another time.
No, no, please.
I just need ten minutes
to get ready.
The thing is Nathan's
not even back yet.
-Oh.
-I'll call him.
Can I meet you downstairs
in the restaurant?
Yes. Yes, of course.
Take your time.
- Hi. Ah...
- Hey.
- Hi.
-Nathan's on his way.
Oh, well,
in the meantime,
let's kick off the
celebration without him, eh?
Oh, I won't, thanks.
Hangovers, jetlag,
let's not combine
the misery, I say.
A little glass
won't hurt, will it?
All right,
just a splish, maybe.
Hey, just a splish.
Oh, well, cheers.
- Cheers.
-Cheers.
So, have you always lived
in London?
I grew up just north of there.
Hertfordshire. Do you know it?
No, no, no,
we've never been to England.
Well, you're going to have
to come and visit
now that you've
got a reason.
Yeah.
Right, so you and Nathan
are obviously planning
on staying there then?
Long term,
there are decisions
that need to be made,
but as yet we haven't made
any firm plans.
Well, it's all been
such a whirlwind,
I suppose,
you haven't had time.
It took everyone by surprise.
Us included.
Nathan's told me
how supportive
you've always been.
How much you all
mean to him.
That's why we miss him
so much.
Sorry, I'm late.
What'd I miss?
Oh, don't worry,
we're only half way
through the details
of your lurid past.
Ah-ha. Well, whatever
you've come up with,
I promise you,
Saskia already knows,
and she married me anyway.
Oh, well I just...
you know,
bash out a few things.
I'd hardly
call myself a writer.
You sit at a computer,
you write words,
and they get published.
Well,
that's the beauty of a blog.
Anyone can publish.
And your column.
Ah, let's just say,
I won't be taking out
the Booker Prize
any time soon.
Julie, honestly,
I'd love to read
some of what you've written.
Oh, well,
it's on the Internet,
so go for it.
Mind you, it's mostly
about raising a toddler,
so I'm not sure
how interesting you'd find it.
I mean,
I'm very aware that mothers
rabbiting on about
their children
gets old very fast.
What, what, what have I said?
Should we tell them?
We've got some news.
-What, more?
-Yep.
We didn't want to spring it
on you all at once.
Oh.
It's been
a massive few months.
Saskia's pregnant.
We're having a baby.
It's still really early.
Yeah, we just had
the first ultrasound,
but I've got a picture
on my phone.
Do you want to see it?
Oh, my God!
Are you okay?
Yeah, ah.
-Yeah, congratulations.
-Yes.
Yeah, well, it's a good thing.
We're both stoked.
Yeah, it's... Wow.
Sorry, I'm just, um...
that must have been
a surprise for you as well.
No. No, it was planned.
The surprise
was it happening so fast.
Right. Um...
-Well, we should celebrate.
-Yes, we should.
Oh, you know, I, I...
Sorry, just give me
a second.
Okay, hang on.
-Wow.
- Yeah.
Mom.
Mom, wait!
Look, I know it's a lot
to get your head around.
-Oh, you think?
-You said yourself,
if we're happy
that's all that mattered.
You've known each other
three months.
And a baby?
That's not something
that can be undone.
I know that.
You and Saskia are tied
to each other forever.
No matter what happens
to your relationship
-in the future.
-Okay, sure,
because you're so positive
that we're going to break up.
-Oh.
- Mom, what happened
-to giving her a chance?
-Look, I like her!
Okay, what is it, then? Huh?
-How old she is?
-No.
Darling, you are rushing
into things.
Do you have any idea
how much I was looking forward
to coming home?
How much I've missed you
and Dad
-and everyone else so much.
-And we've missed you, too.
Now, I almost wish
I hadn't bothered.
Mom, I have gone away
and I've made a life
for myself, okay?
But the second
I come back,
you're all putting me
in the same old box.
We're talking about
where we want to live
when this baby comes.
Okay, maybe, it's better
for kids to grow up here.
But I am not coming back
to be the same old Nathan.
If that's the only way
you're ever going to see me,
then I don't want
to call this home.
Please don't say that.
I wish I didn't have to.
Surprise.
My son has grown up.
Yeah, but they're expecting
a bit of rain
later in the week, so...
- It's a shame.
-It's a shame, yeah.
Here we are.
I'm sorry.
Congratulations.
I think it's just
the whole grandmother thing.
Just springing it on me
like that.
Surely, I'm way too young.
Anyway, when your baby's born
you'll know how I feel.
You only ever want
what's best for them.
I'm starting to feel
that way already.
Let's have another toast.
To Nanna Julie.
Personally, I think
it's got a nice ring to it.
-Nanna Julie.
-Nanna Julie.
And gramps.
I reckon
it's going to be a boy.
Hmm?
Call it
grandmother's intuition.
Not exactly rolling off
the tongue, is it?
Not yet. I'll get there.
-What a day.
-Hmm, you can say that again.
What a day.
I was so sure
it was an accident.
-Apparently not.
-Hmm.
It must have come
from Saskia, though.
I mean, her biological clock's
got to be ticking.
Plus Nathan's never
mentioned kids before.
Well, he'd never mentioned
Saskia before either.
Mmm, true.
When life starts
throwing surprises your way,
sometimes, you've just
got to roll with it.
If this isn't genetic warfare,
I don't know
what else to call it.
You really wanna let
mini versions of him
loose in the world?
You realize you're talking
about Saskia's husband?
Yeah, and you
obviously see something
that totally escapes
the rest of us.
Did I mention how much
I was looking forward
to spending time
with my brother?
The thing is...
I reckon
he's a half decent bet.
This time.
And that is the closest thing
to a compliment
-he's ever given me.
- Well, he's already
had a practice go at marriage,
he's hardly
going to stuff it up twice.
-Ben.
- What?
It's my second time around
as well, actually.
You know I was only joking.
I didn't mean to be, um...
Really offensive.
I think we all know
not everything
turns out the way
you expect it, but...
I lost my first husband.
That makes me sound
terribly careless, doesn't it?
-Saskia, you don't have to...
-No, it's okay.
Nathan told me
what happened with your wife.
Your husband died?
We were living
in Manchester at the time.
There was an accident.
Stupid random,
just crossing the road.
I thought
I knew what my whole life
was going to be,
and suddenly...
I'm so sorry, I'm becoming
a complete downer.
You'll never invite me
to breakfast again.
You don't have to apologize.
Can I ask how long ago
this happened?
It's been
just over three years.
Well, it's good to see
that you guys...
You're obviously
both happy now.
Okay, I've got to get
Ruby's clothes ready
-for daycare, so...
- Can I help?
Ah, well, sure,
but you realize, of course,
if she's got an audience,
she'll want a fashion parade.
Now you're talking
my language.
Follow me.
Yeah,
I better make tracks, too.
Yeah, I'm going to be
late for work.
Was it
something I said?
Oh, more than likely.
Hey, just show
a bit of respect
for the future
Great Granddad.
You've been a little bit
more quiet than usual.
Oh, well, it's hard to get
a word in with you lot.
Are you sure
that's all it is?
Oh, couldn't be better, mate.
Especially now
that you're back home.
And then there are times
where the best
you can hope for...
are no surprises at all.
It's possible to present
with the symptoms of dementia,
but there could be
something else going on.
Like what?
Anemia, your thyroid
could be playing up.
There could be
some sort of infection.
We'll do a full blood test.
See if that throws up
anything out of the ordinary.
All right. Right so,
there mightn't
be anything to worry about?
It's a process
of elimination, really.
In the meantime,
I'd like to run
a couple of cognitive tests,
if that's okay?
Just a few simple exercises
for memory and recall.
Well, that's what
I'm here for.
Can I get you to remember
these three words.
Clock, tree, dog.
Clock, tree, dog.
Now, if you can start
counting backwards
from one hundred
in units of three.
One hundred, ninety-seven,
ninety-four,
ninety-one...
I'll stop you there.
What were those three words?
Clock, tree, dog.
If you could continue
counting
from where you're up to.
Eighty-six, was it?
Eighty-six, eighty-five,
-eighty-four--
-In units of three.
Um, eighty-one,
seventy-seven,
seventy-three...
What were those
three words, Ted?
Um...
You might have
to give them to me again.
So Retta's gone out
on a secret mission
and you're sneaking
in a pre-dinner dinner.
Shut up and help me
get rid of the evidence.
Like, you need to ask.
So I'm thinking
I should find a new job.
Oh, yeah.
What would you do?
Don't know.
But I can't stay
at the Boat Club.
It's not fair on Emma.
And actually,
if I'm being totally honest,
I think I'm looking
for more than just a new job.
Fair enough,
you want a new boss.
Donna must drive you mental.
I want to move on
with my life and...
that's as far as I get.
The world's
a big place Benno.
I'm just saying
if you want to go to Greece,
I've got
millions of cousins
with a couch
for you to stay on.
I've got to say,
that's the last piece
of advice I was expecting
to hear from you.
We both know that life
can chuck stuff at you.
Stuff you weren't expecting.
You got to keep moving,
I reckon.
True.
But you're my best mate.
And I'm not
going to bail on you.
Especially,
after what's just happened.
Benno, don't think you have
to stay for me and Retta.
We're okay.
Mate, this is about doing
whatever's right for you.
It can't be.
Am I dreaming here?
Well, you need a car,
so there you go.
-You got one.
-But how?
I mean... Don't tell me.
The guy who bought it is
bound and gagged in the boot?
No, I simply appealed
to his better nature.
After you hit him over
the head with the jack.
I just told him how much
we both love this car.
And how we made a mistake
selling it.
And he totally understood.
It's like he wanted the car
back with its rightful owner.
I can't believe you did this.
This is the best
surprise ever.
I love you.
It's chocolate mud
and it's Nathan's favorite.
Hmm
I even got this.
-So it's a wedding cake?
-Hmm, better late than never.
And it's not going to be ready
for another hour,
if that's why
you're hanging around.
Oh, for once,
I'm not just here
-to mooch free food.
- Oh!
I told you, didn't I?
One day it was sure to happen.
I'm going to quit my job
and go traveling.
Now that I've got
your attention.
You're not serious?
Oh, I can't stay
at the Boat Club
and I don't want to get
just another bar job.
I mean the idea
of polishing glasses
anywhere right now, sucks.
Yeah, well,
that's understandable.
So when you say
"go traveling"?
Well, I haven't made
any definite plans, yet.
I don't even know
where I want to go,
it's just...
the more I think about it,
the more it feels like
the right decision.
You know, I've got to move on
with my life and...
and neither of you
are saying anything.
Well, to be fair, mate,
you've taken us by surprise.
I mean, last week,
you were talking
-about buying some land.
-Yeah, I know.
And this isn't really
that different,
it's the same urge.
The urge to, get away.
Please, that.
I know it's a stupid idea,
I don't...
I don't even know
what I'm thinking.
Okay, come with me.
-Where?
-It's a surprise. Come on.
Back soon.
Dad!
-Dad!
-I have no idea.
Arghhh!
Do you remember
the first time you caught
the bus on your own?
Mmm-hmm.
Rachel was on school camp.
Mmm. Yeah.
You were so determined
to be independent,
you couldn't wait to get on
the bus by yourself.
Yeah, until I actually
got on the bus
and then I was freaking out.
What if I miss my stop,
I'm not gonna know where I am.
Yeah,
well, you acted so brave.
Mmm, well,
a man's got to have his pride.
-Oh.
-Even if he is carrying
a Cartoon Connection
lunch-box.
Remember Aggro, the...
You know I followed you.
-What?
-Mm. I got in my car
and I followed the bus
the whole way.
Oh, so much
for my independence.
Oh, just until I was sure
you were okay.
And I knew
it was time to let you go.
Sweetheart, it's time for you
to get back on that bus.
Yeah,
but what if it's an airbus?
It's going to take me a bit
further than the school gate.
And it's not going
to drop me home at 3:00 p.m.
Do I really have
to spell it out for you?
It doesn't matter
how far you go,
I'm always going to be here.
Whether you can
see me or not.
Like a stalker.
Maybe, you just discovered
the secret of motherhood.
I guess that's all
that mothers can do.
Shield their kids
from life's nasty surprises
as best they can.
Seriously,
do I have to wait for Saskia
-to get here?
-Nathan, it's for both of you.
That's a no, then, is it?
Take this,
close your eyes and point.
No, no, no this is your
adventure not mine.
Yeah, but it's a big
old world out there.
-I don't know where to start.
- Well,
you're going to go
visit Rachel
-in New York, I hope.
-That's not a bad idea.
Hey, Granddad if you could go
anywhere in the entire planet,
where would it be?
Is this
a hypothetical conversation,
or is someone
planning a holiday?
Oh, it's more than that.
Your grandson has announced
he's flying the coop.
Apparently, he can't get out
of here fast enough.
Well,
you don't sound too upset.
I'm trying
not to be offended by that.
Well, I have had a bit
of practice, you know.
-So when are you leaving?
-Don't know.
It's going to take a little
while to sort this all out.
Well, if you want my advice,
make it as soon as possible.
You're not happy to see
the back of me, as well?
Well, you always think
you've got
all the time in the world
and one day you wake up and...
you're my age.
Says the dinosaur
who's probably
going to outlive us all.
Well, you don't want
to have regrets
about missed opportunities.
If you're going to do this,
do it now.
You could always
start in London.
I know where there's an empty
apartment to stay in.
Oh, well, no.
Well, that wouldn't work,
'cause you'd have
to leave now.
Be careful what you wish for.
Oh, no, no!
You can't be serious.
Well, why not?
Go and visit Rachel
in New York
and then London,
here I come.
Sorry, I should have
kept my mouth shut.
Maybe Granddad's right.
If I'm going to take off,
may as well just take off now.
Okay.
I'd supported Ben's decision.
The surprise was it happening
way sooner than I thought.
You resign?
I think it's for the best.
Well, it'll be
two weeks' notice, of course.
Yeah, the thing is,
I've just booked my flights
and I'm leaving tomorrow.
First stop New York.
I'm sorry,
it's such short notice
and I'm leaving you
in the lurch.
Yes, you are,
but if you've made
your mind up,
then all I can do
is wish you safe
and happy travels.
Thank you.
Mom and Dad are having
some farewell drinks tonight,
if you feel like coming by.
I'd love to
see you both there,
but obviously, I understand
if you're not feeling
up to it.
We're hardly
going to let you go
without saying
a proper goodbye.
♪ Ain't nobody else
To blame ♪
♪ I know you feel the same ♪
♪ Well, I don't know
What to do ♪
Thanks, Dad.
So Grandpa Dave?
How're you taking that news?
You know,
people keep asking me that
are expecting
some kind of reaction,
but I'm fine with it,
really I am.
- Oh, yeah.
- Yeah,
looking forward
to the next stage of my life.
-He's freaking out.
- Big time.
And how about you, Grandma,
how are you doing?
Oh, actually,
could you take that, love,
my zimmer frame's
been ordered.
Okay, joking about it.
Next step mental breakdown.
Oh, thank God.
You must be
my new niece-in-law.
-This is my Uncle Matt.
-Pleased to meet you.
Not as pleased as I am.
I was beginning to think
I was the only good looking
one in the entire family.
Is there some weird
Freud thing going on here?
-No. What? Why?
-You look a lot like his Mom.
-Shut up.
- What?
- Shut it.
- I can't believe
you're leaving
tomorrow morning.
I know.
Blame your husband,
he's the one
that talked me into it.
Since when
have you listened to me?
We're going
to miss you so much.
-Aren't we, honey?
-Mmm, party pies.
-He's covering the pain.
-A little too convincing.
Look, it's not about us.
All that matters here
is you going off
and having an amazing time.
Isn't that right,
sweetheart?
-Yeah, absolutely. Go.
-So in other words,
you can't wait
to see the back of me?
You said it, Benno.
Well, if it gets too much,
you just say the word.
-Hey, thanks for coming.
-As if we'd miss it.
All right, can I have a bit
of quiet, please?
You might be about
to regret that decision.
Thank you.
Well, what can I say,
the past couple of days,
we've had a few surprises.
So first of all,
I'd like to say,
-welcome home, Nathan.
-Natho!
And welcome
to the family, Saskia.
Yes.
But just
as one son rejoins us,
the other one has decided
it's time for him
to bugger off.
So come here, Ben,
don't hide back there.
Well, who thought
this day would ever come?
Ben whose big move
involved moving
no further than next door.
Thank, God, he's going.
The same son
whose never been to a shop
and bought a carton of milk
in his life.
I thought
this was a supermarket.
Yeah, we noticed.
And now
we're sending him off
to the other side of the
world for God knows how long.
Gladly, it seems.
Just so it doesn't
come as much of a surprise,
there's never much
of anything in our fridge.
Yeah, I can look
after myself, thanks.
Yeah, well,
we're counting on it, mate.
And I was going to say,
never forget
that this is your home.
But considering this is where
the washing machine lives,
-I think you'll be back.
So everyone,
here's to Ben
and the great adventure,
wherever it takes him.
- Benno.
-To Ben.
Hey!
Everyone keeps looking at me
with that face. You know?
Like, "Is she about
to fall apart?"
I just needed
a little break from it.
I'm glad
we got a minute to ourselves.
Tomorrow morning's
going to be crazy.
I have to be
at the airport really early.
I might not
get to see you.
For what it's worth
and it might not be worth
a whole lot...
I love you, Emma.
I do.
I just wish
that was all it takes.
You probably wish,
you'd never laid eyes on me.
I'd still do it.
Even knowing
it's going to end like this.
Please don't hate yourself
for what's happened.
Because
I don't regret a second,
and I mean that.
So I suppose this means
I'm going to have to look
after your veggie patch.
There we have it.
The real winners
in all of this,
are my tomatoes.
Julie said
to get some more soft drink.
Right, you are.
Are you all right?
You seem a bit quiet.
I saw the doctor today,
about my memory.
And what did he say?
She, ah, wants to send me
to a specialist
to run some more tests.
Oh, Ted.
Look, it goes without
saying I'd rather the family
didn't know about this.
Not until I know myself.
Of course.
I won't say a word.
I keep thinking
about Ben, Rachel...
and when I see them again,
what if I don't even
recognize them?
Oh.
I'm jumping ahead of myself,
I know.
But I just wish
I knew what was going on.
One way or the other.
I don't mean to be a downer,
but London didn't exactly
float my boat, that's all.
Oh, here we go.
What, it's dirty,
it's overcrowded,
it's polluted?
You can hardly
move down the street.
That's because
it's a great city, mate,
and everyone
wants to live there.
The food's rubbish.
Says the guy
who's only ever wanted to eat
at Outback Steakhouse.
Yeah, and the bloody Poms
couldn't even get that right.
Ah, sorry, I'm going
to have to break this up,
'cause it's way past
someone's bedtime.
Oh, can I do the honors?
Yeah, sure.
Here we go.
You've got to promise
not to cry
when I tell you
this, Rubes.
This is the last time
I'm going to be doing this
for a while.
All right, well,
you can just cry a little bit.
Even pretend to be upset.
Can you keep a secret?
But you've got to promise
not to tell.
I'm a little bit scared.
But we've got a pretty good
safety net going on here,
in case you hadn't noticed.
But as much
as I'm going to miss you,
and I'm going
to miss everyone,
I still know
I'm doing the right thing.
For the first time
in a long time, I feel...
hopeful.
And I can't explain it
more than that.
I can't believe my mom
has packed my lunch
for the plane
like I'm five years old.
And where the hell
has my lunchbox
been hiding
all these years?
Oh, don't even think
about getting up
in the middle of the night
to eat my sandwiches.
Mate, why would I do
something like that?
This is your big adventure.
I'm pumped.
He's going to
miss you, Ben.
More than you can imagine.
I'm sorry, Carbo,
but if you let Ben go
without saying it out loud
it's gonna stay with you,
forever.
That's right.
It'll tear you up inside
and you'll never be able
to deal with the pain.
What's this for?
Just watch it, okay.
Carbo!
Just watch it.
I just want to make it
very clear,
I'm still being supportive.
I do think you're making
the right decision,
but seriously,
when I said go traveling,
I didn't actually mean
this very second.
You have to think about
what I'm losing here.
My partner in crime,
my wingman...
Do you know how hard it is
to find one of those?
Just forget
I'm here, honestly.
It's not going
to be the same anymore.
And I'm still
being supportive.
But I'm going to miss you,
you idiot.
Don't you get it?
I'm going to miss you.
And this is just an allergy.
Walla, walla wincha, mate!
All right, you two.
Come here, both of you.
You guys are my best friends
and you've got to know
how much
I'm going to miss you.
Look after my best mate.
Just so long
as you look after his.
I can't believe
you're letting me go
without pulling
one final stunt.
No, come on, Benno,
we're not kids anymore.
Hang on a tick, mate.
Oh, thank goodness.
I was starting
to think Carbo had turned
into a completely
different person.
Ben!
Just a swig
for old time's sake.
So, ready? Got everything?
Passport,
key's to Nathan's flat.
Vegemite for Rachel.
Sandwiches I made you?
I never actually
heard of anyone
starving to death
on a commercial airline.
Yes, well, as your mother,
it's my job to make sure
you're not the first.
Oh, you travel safe, okay.
I'm going to miss you.
This has got to be
a world record.
You're still not crying.
No, I might not be,
but I think
your father's on the edge.
Make sure you send us
an email every month, eh?
I think I can manage that.
So...
You're off then.
Yeah.
Well, you go and have
the time of your life.
And no regrets, okay?
You promise me that.
I'll do my best.
And just know I
couldn't be more proud of you.
I'm going to miss you
so much, Granddad.
I'm going
to miss you, too, mate.
Like, you wouldn't believe.
You're cutting it fine, mate.
You sure you
won't let me drive you there?
No, I want to catch
the bus 'cause that way,
it's like the adventure
starts now.
Yeah, but if the bus is late
it's more adventure
than you need
if you're trying
to catch a flight.
Honey,
if he wants to get the bus,
let him take the bus.
Oops, sorry, we're late.
The first cab didn't show up.
We thought
we were going to miss you.
Well, have a great time,
and we will see you
in a few weeks.
Oh, in the meantime,
don't break anything
and don't go snooping
through our stuff.
What do you take me for?
You're my brother.
It's not like there's
anything to find anyway.
Bye, darling.
Call us when you get there.
I love you, guys.
Bye Ruby.
Don't forget your
favorite brother, Ben and...
Ohh.
As for you, nice try, or not.
As the case maybe.
Ah, at least,
I gave it a crack.
I can't believe
you didn't do the same for me.
How old do you think I am?
♪ I was leaving
With the drunks ♪
Ah-ha!
♪ Singing Sinatra loud ♪
I can't believe he's
going to walk out of here
and leave nothing.
Does our friendship
mean anything to him at all?
Oh, stand back,
it's about to explode.
You do realize
it's possible for someone
to love you
without pulling a prank.
As if.
As if.
You know,
if he was a real mate,
he would have tried
harder than this.
Hey, it's a mouse!
Yes, Benno, yes!
It would be nice
if the only surprises
we ever got in life
were the good ones.
♪ When
It's all I use to believe ♪
If I could wish
one thing for my children,
that might just be it.
Mom, what are you doing?
♪ And we'll rewrite ♪
♪ All the wrongs
We've learned ♪
♪ Safe in our room
At the end of the world ♪
I love you.
And whatever
comes next for Ben,
unexpected or not,
I knew
he was ready to face it.