Packed to the Rafters (2008–2013): Season 5, Episode 16 - Displacement - full transcript

Funny how one thing
can happen

and you suddenly
feel displaced.

Even in your own home.

Oh, Dad, won't listen,
he's still blaming himself.

Well, he did leave that
soldering iron on.

Well, no, he's not
a hundred percent sure.

-Yeah, but if he did.
-Well, then, he forgot.

I mean, we forget things,

it doesn't mean
we're going senile.

Jules, he can't remember
even being in the shed.

Of course,



-if I'd fixed the lamp...
-Oh, Dave, no, don't.

...it would've taken me
a couple of minutes.

Well, most of this will dry out.

And inside just needs
a good airing

and a wipe down.

We'll be back in business
in a couple of days.

Oh!

-Is that your back?
-Oh, no,

I'm all right. It's okay.

A small shed fire,
yet somehow the whole world

seemed to be turning
on its head,

like everything
was out of place.

Look, mate, I know
you're upset about this,

but we have to talk about it.



So you call me back
as soon as you can.

Right.

Alex again?

Yeah. I had to use
the house phone.

-I've killed my mobile.
-No problem.

If you're not having
any luck leaving messages,

-maybe you should go see him.
-Oh, maybe later.

Well, why wait.
If it's important

just take a break,
like the others.

I'm not leaving you
in the lurch, mate.

Jake, you've gone above
and beyond this morning.

Just go.

Hey, bro.

How's it going?

Did you get my messages?

Oh, I didn't know
you were trying to call.

You're pissed off about Dad
and the money.

Me? Pissed off?

No, I'm fine, seriously.

Well, you didn't seem fine
this morning.

Well, I'm actually really glad
you told me because...

I could use the money.

Alex, what are you
gonna spend the money on?

Hmm, stock market, pokies.

Oh, I might go on a bender.

I'll flip a coin.

It's my money,
it's my decision.

-Alex!
-What, you had

your little talk, Dad.

Now, you can get out!

- Ted. Wait.
- I'm right.

I told you
I'd give you a hand.

Yeah, I remember you
telling me,

and I'm telling you,
I'm right.

I'm the bad guy here?

Oh, he's just feeling
a bit useless.

We need to let him do things
for himself.

No, but we need to do
is talk about his condition.

Darling,
he hasn't got dementia.

-But what if he has?
-Well, then,

we'll deal with it
when the time comes.

-But for now he hasn't.
-So for now we do nothing

and risk another fire?

Darling,
he's just had a stroke.

He's days out of hospital
and he had an accident.

He says he's been
having problems

with his memory for a while.

-Well, I never noticed.
-Look, all I'm saying is that

we need to know
where we stand.

You know, just in case.

Do one of us need to be home
all the time,

or we need to get some help?

Oh, you've already
written him off.

I'm not writing him off,
I'm just saying

-we need to discuss--
-No, well, don't!

There's no point in
getting upset

over something
that won't happen.

I'm sure we can get it fixed.

Oh, it's stuffed.

-Like me.
-Oh, Dad.

You have to stop saying
things like that.

Sorry.

Here, have some tea.

Look, uh, I'd like to pay

for the damage
and loss of income.

Dad, the business
will be back

running in a couple of days.

You just need
to look after yourself.

What are you thinking?

Oh, you know, that quote
of Joan Crawford's.

"Old age is no place
for sissies."

Hmm, wasn't that Bette Davis?

Hmm.

Oh, come on, Dad,
you remembered the quote.

Mm.

Hey.

Hi.

They're a handful.

Oh, they keep me busy.

I can't talk long.

Taryn leave Josh
alone, honey.

No!

So how's Alex?

It's actually Alex
I came to talk about.

Okay.

Given everything
that's gone on,

I don't think
it's a good idea

that he hang out
with Bryn anymore.

Well, good luck with that.

Well, I thought you could
have a word with him.

-Bryn, I mean.
-I can't tell him

who he can and can't
play with, Jake.

He's a grown man
and so is Alex.

Sian...

I didn't come to fight.

Let me think about it.

Thanks.

Ooh!

Alex?

Well, are you
gonna let me in

or are you just gonna stare
at me?

No, no, come in, come in.

How'd you know
it was me?

The eyes?

Yeah.

It's your eyes.

You look like me
when I was your age.

Doesn't mean
I'm gonna look like you

-when I get older.

Not if you stay off
the booze.

Oh, yeah, Mum said that
you were a drunk.

Well, that was then,
this is now.

Good for you.

You know,
I've got a photo of me

-when I was your age.
-I don't want to see it.

Fine.

Maybe later.

I won't be here later.

Okay.

So what sort of music
do you like?

Oh, oh, disco.

I don't think
I've got any of that.

I could turn on the radio
if you like.

No.

What's that?

You and Jake.

Yeah, I know who it is.

Did Jake give it to you?

No, no, your mum
brought it around

a couple of weeks back.

She says it's her favorite.

She should have asked me.

That's how you recognized me.

No, mate...

Oops!

Oh, sorry, can't help it.

Whoa, what are you doing?

I've got lots of stuff,

we can trash the place
together.

Mmm-mmm, you're mad.

Well, I'd rather take you
fishing

-but I guess that's not--
-I don't want to go

fishing, Dad!

I just want my money.

Right.

You gave some to Jake,
I want my share.

Okay.

God knows I owe you that much.

Some things are so far
out of joint...

they can never be put back.

What do you think?

It'd be a bad week
to be audited.

You two got a minute?

Sure.

Look, I've been thinking
about these memory lapses,

and I'm preparing myself
for the worst.

What do you mean?

Oh, we've got to be
realistic,

it's not gonna get
any better.

So I'm looking at moving out.

Oh, don't be ridiculous.

Look, I'm not talking
about tomorrow,

or even next week.

But I'm gonna start
seeing places.

No, you're not.

This is your home.

We're not putting you
into care.

It's not your choice, love.

Ted, it's a bit too soon

-to be talking like that.
-Yeah.

Hey, I don't want to wait
until it's too late.

We've just had a fire.

Yeah, which was an accident.

Yeah, and what if there's
more accidents?

What if instead
of the soldering iron,

I leave the gas on?

It won't happen again.

There's other things too,

like, clipping the mirror
on the car.

Well, I've come close
to those bins before.

And it, you know, I leave
the iron on all the time.

For God's sake, it's not
a bloody competition!

These things have never
happened to me before

and now they're happening
all the time!

Your mother and I
used to talk about this a lot

and we promised that

we would never be a burden
on our families.

And you never
will be a burden.

You're a help and a comfort.

And today you're fine.

That's right.

Today.

Look, we've all had
a bit of a shock.

The sooner we can move on,
the better.

Daddy.

And Ruby thinks so too.

I'm sorry, precious,
but Daddy has to work.

I reckon Granddad could
read to you.

-Ooh!
- Daddy.

Oh, oh, um, I'm all right.
I'm all right.

Oh, there you go,
you go to Granddad.

I'm not comfortable, period,
you know,

I can't walk around
in my undies.

I can't leave
the toilet seat up.

I can't watch
my Ninja movies.

What are you talking about?

Well, since Voula moved in.

Since Ben and Nathan left.

Since I'm the only guy
in the house.

You know,
it just feels weird.

Like, I don't fit in.

Oh, you'll be fine.
It'll... Just go with it.

-It'll work out.
-Mm.

Retta.

I brought some moisturizer
samples home from work.

Try them out. You too, Carbo.

Uh, no, I don't use
moisturizer.

Well,
they're a unisex range.

Their products are really
popular with the guys.

-What's the problem?
-Um, I'm a man

and my hands
are supposed to be rough.

From all my manly work.

Arranging flowers?

Hey, some of those roses
have very sharp thorns.

Suit yourself.
Retta...

sexiest single studs.

What do you reckon?

Oh, would you do it with him?

-Definitely.
-Hey!

If I was single,
which I'm not.

He just looks
really sensitive.

And has a great butt.

-Whoa, I'm out of here.
-No, no, no wait.

Hey, we want your opinion.

What, on Sven
the hairstylist?

-Well, admit it, he's cute.
-Mm.

Uh, no, guys don't say
other guys are cute.

Okay, but if you were a girl.

Well, yeah,

I'd go for Tony
the Tax Accountant.

Oh, so you are turned on
by other men?

No. But I mean, look,
Nigel the Nurse,

mate, he's got steroids
coming out of his ears.

Doesn't do it for me.

-I think he's right.
- Yeah.

Ah-ha,
look, now we're talking.

Karl the Council Worker.

Mate, check out those glutes.

Well, I don't think

I'm gonna get that
any cleaner.

Yeah, we'll worry about
new shelving down the track.

It's charred around here
but it still looks sound.

You want to double check?

No, I'll take your word for it.

Can we get you a seat, Dave?

No, you can start putting
the storage boxes away.

You all right, Cobes?

No, I can't stand
looking at him.

My back's going in sympathy.

He's right, Dave.
You need some help.

All right, let's take a vote.

Who thinks Dave
should see a doctor?

I don't need one.

Anyway, I won't get one
at short notice.

My friend Chris
does remedial massage.

Oh, would he come
to the house?

-Yeah, yeah, but--
- Oh, could you call him?

Thanks, but that's not
necessary.

Dave, I can't cope
with two invalids.

Your friend, is he any good?

Chris is great,

but he is a she.

And then there are
times you feel out of place

in your own lounge room.

Pull your shorts
down a bit.

Oh!

-Head down.
- Yep.

Ooh!

Wow, you are really tight.

- Hey, Dave.

Uh, yeah, mate, I'm kind of busy
at the moment.

Yeah, just quickly.
I want to paint the window ledge

I know you had it
plain white,

but I kind of favor
the acid yellow.

-A bit funky.
- Yeah, plain white.

Which one, um, flat paint
or satin finish?

-Matt?
-Hmm?

Uh, flat.

Yeah, gotcha.

You know, I think the problem
might even be lower.

Hey, Dave...
Whoa, sorry, you're busy.

You think?

-Coby?
-Mm?

Can it wait?

Oh, we just need
more solvents.

Well, go around to Marco's
and get some more

and don't forget the receipt.

Sure.

You know, your back's
actually getting more tense.

I'm Coby, so.

Chris.

Hi.

I've actually got a bit
of a stiff neck,

-so if you're able to...
-Oh, well, sure.

Um, we could try
some acupuncture.

-Mmm-hmm.
- Yeah.

Make an appointment.

Great. Acupuncture.

Coby. Solvents.

Yeah, righto, Jules.

-How big are the needles?
-Oh!

- Coby!
- Get out!

Now, just relax.

Bryn, my main man.

Hey, Alex.

You look happy,
what's the story?

Oh, I thought
we could hook up

with that mate of yours.

Oh, man,
you're wearing me out.

I'm working tomorrow.

No, I just want to
pay you back.

This time,
the whole night's on me.

Really?

How'd you get so cashed up?

Oh, who cares?

No, I've got enough money

to party for a month.

Mate, I got a job.

Well, now,
you've got a new one.

Partying with me.

Hey, I can even pay you.

Hey, look, Sian's been on me
about slowing down.

I promised her that
I'd lay off for a bit, so.

Right.

Well, I'll party without you.

You just call your mate.

Alex.

I've got a thousand bucks.

Hey, mate,
keep your voice down.

I've got a thousand bucks

-and--
-Shut up, shut up!

You know, I...

I'm gonna go down The Cross.

Yeah, I'm gonna find someone

who could help me,
if you won't.

Okay, I'll give you
the number.

But after that,
you're on your own.

And Sian can't ever know
about this.

Mum?

Mum!

Oh, hello, darling.

What's all this?

I've taken up pottery.

Isn't it a bit, uh, messy?

But that's the whole point.

Barry from my support group,

he said it did wonders
for his OCD.

He's even bought himself
a new wheel.

This is his old one.

-But--
-He's coming around later on

to teach me
all about wedging. Ha.

-Well...

...I'll leave you to it then.

Mum, your phone.

I'll get it.

Hello.

Oh, hi, Ted.

Yeah, I'll just get Mum
for you.

Oh, dear.

Oh.

I thought Chris said
you should be off your feet

-as much as possible.
-That's okay.

Don't stress.

Oh, Dave, lie down.

Yeah, good idea. Yep.

Are you sure
everyone's okay?

Yeah, I told you
on the phone, we're fine.

Are you sure?

-I mean, do you need anything?
-No.

Julie, why didn't you
call me?

Well, because
it wasn't serious.

It's just some smoke
and water damage.

-No one died.
-But you could have.

And burning to death, oh,
I have nightmares about it.

I can't think of
a more horrible way to die.

Donna, it's lovely
to see you.

Would you like a cup of tea?

Yes. I think I need one.

Yes, why don't you
have a seat?

What's that on your face?

Clay. So how did it happen?

Uh, well, we're not sure.
Clay?

Well, the insurance people
must have sent someone.

What do they think?

They have no idea. Ha.

But that's frightening.

I mean, these things don't
just happen by themselves.

Maybe, you've got
faulty wiring.

There's nothing wrong
with the wiring.

It was me.

That's what I rang you about,

-but you hung up on me.
-Dad.

I left some equipment
turned on.

And what, you think it was
to do with your condition?

His condition?

Well, I mean,
um, after his stroke

with his blood pressure,
et cetera.

How long have you known?

Not long.

A few weeks.

Weeks?

She's known for weeks

and you've only just told
your family?

-Who else knows?
-No one.

I'm sorry, Julie.

I didn't want to upset you.

It's okay, Donna,
no one's upset.

I think I should go.

Don't. Don't.

Have you eaten?
We're about to have dinner?

-I don't know.
-No, Donna, sorry.

Of course,
we'd love you to stay.

Well, maybe you should
just move out.

I don't know,
it just feels a bit drastic.

I'm with Retta.

Everything's a lot easier

when you've got
your own place.

I just worry
about Mum being on her own.

Well, it might be good
for both of you.

Yep, Retta's right again.

I get on heaps
better with my folks now.

You were saying
the same thing,

-weren't you, Voula?
-Oh, yeah, yeah.

Moving out was the best thing
I ever did.

Except, I do have to go
to church more often.

-Church?
-Yeah,

I've got so much more
to confess.

Yeah, well, I don't think
I'll have that problem.

Who says it's a problem?

You know, but seriously,
I bet moving out

will strengthen
your relationship

with your mother.

Carbo, you have
such a different vibe now.

Different? To what?

Well, different to a house
full of guys.

Pottery's been a revelation.

Today Barry showed me
how to use his blunger.

And next is a lesson
in deflocculation.

Mmm, sounds like
you really got the bug.

Oh, I have.

I'll give you some samples
of my work.

When they're up to scratch.

Well, that's something
we can all look forward to.

Sorry?

Sorry, I'm...

just having trouble
understanding

why Donna's known for weeks

what you've only
just told me. Us.

I didn't know if there was
anything to tell.

And isn't it good that he was
doing something about it

so that it won't be
such a shock later?

Nothing is gonna happen
later.

Well, perhaps not,

but I just thought it was
a good idea

to get some
preliminary tests.

Tests?

You didn't tell her
about the tests?

Oh.

I had some tests.

Apparently.
And it was your idea?

No, I already had the idea.
She was just trying to help.

What, by making you think
you're unwell?

Making you paranoid
over nothing?

It might not be nothing.
The tests were inconclusive.

So, there you go. Nothing.

I think I should go.

No, you don't have to go.

No, I think it's best.

Julie, I felt bad
not telling you, but Ted,

he just didn't want to upset
the people he loves most.

That's all.

I'll show you out.

Julie, that was unfair.

-I thought she was my friend.

Yeah, well,
she's his friend also.

- Yes, all right.
-That's what friends do.

No, I know.
I'll apologize to her.

Hello.

Hi, look,
sorry to bother you.

Do you know a guy
called Alex?

Alex?

I think he's
handicapped or something.

Oh, yeah, yeah,
I know him.

Who's this?

Look,
I just met him tonight.

He's off his face.

I thought
I should call someone.

There were a few missed calls
from this number.

I think someone needs to come
get him before security do.

Okay, let me just grab a pen.

Are you looking for Alex?

Yeah.

Oi!

Hey, Jake.

-Dave, have a...
-Hey, mate.

-Have a drink.
-I'm taking you home.

Home? Why?

Come on. Come on.

-Hey, get off me.
- Jake, Jake, Jake.

-Let me go.
-Jake, Jake.

What's the rush?
Having a drink.

Oh, your brother's worried
about you, mate.

I'm good. I'm great.
Why worry?

Well, that's just
what brothers do, I guess.

Yeah, is that because
I'm a cripple?

-Is that it, huh?
-No, mate.

No, no, no,
it's because you're in a pub,

you're alone, and you're
splashing your cash around.

Yeah, well, my life,
my business.

No, well, I think,
you're making it his business.

So the sooner you get home
to bed, the better, eh.

What do you say?
Come on, come on, mate.

Let's go, come on.

That's it, he's gone.

I'm sorry.

I'll just go
and freshen myself up.

Hey, um, I'll be back.

Drinks are on me.

All right, that's it,
I'm having one more slice.

-Hey. No, back off.
-Hey?

We're leaving the rest
for Jake.

No, he's not coming
and I'm hungry.

Can you please
put this out of reach?

Yeah, no worries.

Not only am I starving,
my feet are killing me.

Yeah, I know, I could veg
in front of the TV

-for a month.
-Oh, well,

lucky for you,
we just got pay TV,

200 channels.
Check it out.

-History.
-Hmm, boring.

-You got science.
-Nah.

-Sport.
-Nah.

-Music.
-Nah.

World movies.

That was the porn channel.

-That was World movies.
-Let me see it again.

That was World movies.

I don't, actually,
don't believe you.

It is. We can't afford
the porn channel.

You want to put
some deodorant on.

Oh, sorry.

Was it just me
or did it get flirty in here?

-Oh, Matt, shut your mouth.

There you go.
There you go, up this way.

-Alex, are you all right?
-Hey.

Hey, all!

Oh, bye-bye, all.

I guess, I'm sleeping
on the couch.

What are you looking at?

My vibe.

-Your vibe?
-Yeah.

Well, you don't see your vibe,
you sense it.

You can sense it too?

Sense what?

Well, you know,
my girly vibe.

-You don't have one.
-Emma thought so.

No, she said different.

Yeah, but I don't want it
to be different.

I want it to be
the same old Carbo,

because she's right.

What if the other guys
saw me?

What would they think?

What do you care
what they think?

Isn't what I think
more important?

-Yeah, but--
-And I think

you are all the bloke I need.

And you're going to show me
exactly why.

Baby.

-Carbo, wait.
-Hmm?

Oh, it's your hands.

What's wrong with my hands?

Nothing,
they're just...

just so soft.

Sorry, babe.

-What's wrong?
-Nothing.

I just don't think
I can tonight.

Maybe tomorrow.

-Is he okay?
-I guess.

He crashed out
as soon as his head

hit the pillow, so.

Well, what took you so long?

He was breathing weird.

I just waited
until it sounded normal.

Oh, that happened
to Bryn once.

-It freaked me out.
-Yeah, I'm just...

It's okay.

Yeah, hello.

Oh, yeah, he's here.
Just a sec.

Dad.

Hello.

Yeah, yeah.

Oh, hi, John, are you ringing
about cards tonight?

Hey, this is moldy.

-I'm going to chuck it out.
-Okay.

What are you doing?

Oh, we need a dehumidifier
for Ruby's room.

I'm making a bid.

Didn't Chris say
you should be lying down?

Oh, this won't take long.

My back's feeling better.

Oh. Done your stretches?

No, but I will.

-Oh, ow!
-Oh, do them now.

Yep.

Um, Dad, I wanted
to apologize for last night.

Why?

I mean, I was the one
keeping things from you.

Well, yeah, I still
shouldn't have spoken

to you that way.

Dad?

-Bloody hell!
- What's wrong?

I remember
taking this out of the fridge

-and look where it is now?
-No, no, Dad.

No, this is what
I keep telling you about!

Dad, Dad, Dad,
I put it there.

-What?
-Well, it's off.

Look. I threw it out.

See, there's an explanation
for it,

like there always is.

I'm going for a walk.

Dad.

No more for me,
but you can go ahead.

You need help, Alex.

And if I can't make you
see that,

then I'm going to find
someone who can.

Yeah, what are going to do?

You going to get Dave
to come over again?

That was embarrassing.

What's embarrassing
is throwing up

and chucking your money
at strangers.

I mean, was that Jim's money?

No. It was my money.

All I'm saying is you
could have a better life.

-Oh!
-Okay, you could do something

-with that money.
-No, I'm having fun with it.

Well, it didn't look like fun.

-Get off my case!
-Where'd you get it?

-Oh!
-Bryn?

No. A guy at the bar.

Can you see why
I never told you

about the money
in the first place?

Will you get... get lost.

I don't ask you

what you're spending
your money.

Well, I'm not
throwing mine away!

- Oh!

Oi.

Hey, Jake, how you doing man?

I don't want you anywhere
near my brother.

-You understand me?
-What is this?

-Okay, listen to me.
-Ooh.

Stay away from him!

-Tell me you understand that.
-Okay, yeah. Understood.

-Warning received.
-No, no, no. Bryn.

-Bryn...
-Oh! Hey, hands off, man.

-Listen to me.
-Hands off!

I meant what I said.
He can't handle drugs.

Look, I didn't make Alex

do anything
he wasn't planning to do.

He's an adult.

That's more than
I can say for you.

Jake, I'm not the problem
here, all right?

You want to slam someone up
against a tree,

-slam your brother.
-You just stay away from him!

No, you stay away from me.

Seriously, man,
I'm going to call the cops.

Hey, wait, wait.
No, I'll get that.

-No, I'll help.
-No, it's all right,

it's all right, I'm okay.
I'm all right, see?

Sorry.

-Got held up.
-No problem.

You guys can take a break now
if you want.

How's Alex?

Oh.

I think I made it worse.

What happened?

I bailed up Bryn.

-Sian's brother.
-Right.

Look, I know
it was a dumb move,

but I didn't know
what else to do.

So he didn't want to?

No. First time ever.

Wow.

What do you think's wrong?

He's worried
about his manhood.

Hey, honey.

Morning.

Oh, no.

-What have you done?
-It's stuck.

Hey, whoa, whoa, whoa,
you have to unplug it first.

-Well, I turned it off.
-You still have to unplug it.

Oh, you've jammed
the bread, guys.

Look, I'll go grab
the Phillips head.

Oh, thanks, Carbo. Sorry.

That's okay, Voula.
Right back in a sec.

Well, that's more like
the old Carbo.

Yeah. You know,
it reminds me of a time

when I asked a boyfriend
to teach me

how to change a spark plug.

It gave him
a real confidence boost.

Carbo! I need you to set
the DVD recorder for me!

Now you've got two choices.

You can either use
the director navigator

-or the function menu.
-This one.

Oh, oops.

Yeah, that's
the return button.

Sorry. I don't think
I'll ever get the hang

-of this thing.
-That's okay,

we'll start over.

I'll get to the toaster
in a sec.

Oh, no hurry.
I was just wondering

if you could open this for me,
'cause you're so strong.

Well, don't like to brag.

-Carbo.
-Just a sec.

-Can I suggest--
-Nearly there.

You could just puncture
a hole in the lid.

-It's okay. I've got it.
-Carbo,

you're holding the lid
too tight.

It's jamming on the lip.

If you just applied
less pressure.

You can't open a lid
with less pressure.

That's the dumbest thing
I've ever heard!

Just give it to me.

Wait, Voula. Voula, no!

If you knew you could open it,
why'd you ask me?

Oh, I get it.

Carbo, it wasn't like that.

Retta, look me in the eye.

You know how to use
a DVD recorder, don't you?

I'm sorry.

You can fix the toaster too.

And I told the Fordhams

that you could do their place
next week.

-And they're okay with that?
-Yeah, they were fine.

-And I also called Ben Sutton.
- Oh, okay.

Oh, Dad, would you mind, um,
dropping Ruby at day care?

-Um...
-Ah, Jules,

Ted shouldn't be driving
just after a stroke.

Well, would you babysit, then?

-Have you got plans?
-Ah, no.

-No, but--
-Look, it's on my way,

I can drop Ruby at day care.

You know, Ted's just been out
of hospital for a few days.

-He should take it easy.
-That's right.

I'm still feeling
a bit delicate.

Or are you too scared
to watch your granddaughter

for an hour?

Dad, you're not going to
suddenly forget

how to look after her.

I trust you.

But I don't trust me.

Maybe after these tests
then we can--

No, it's not about the tests!

It's in your head.

You've already decided
you're an invalid.

-Jules.
-No!

It's like
you've just given up.

And if that's the way
you're going to be,

then we might as well
put you into care now.

Jules.

I can't believe
he's just given up like that.

He's just had longer
to get used to the idea

-than you have.
-Yeah, that's right.

Him and Donna.

What's this really about?

You know what it's about.

What if I am losing him?

But I can't bear to think
that bit by bit

he might be leaving us.

That one day, he's not
going to remember who I am.

Or his grandkids, or Mum,

or anyone he's loved
or anything he's done.

And who would he be then?

And what would this be for?

And I can't say any of this
to him.

It's just too awful.

How could I tell her
Ted was the same bloke

he'd always been?

I wasn't sure
I believed it myself.

Barry, I think
I could get three fingers

into that bowl, you know.

Oh, just one to start.

Oh, Barry.

Yes, yes, that's incredible.

You keep going.

Now, hold it firm.

- Oh, Barry.
- That's it.

-You've got the touch.
-Hello, darling.

Hi.

Your mother's got talent.

She just needs a bit
of guidance.

Great, I'll leave you, guys.

-No, don't go.
-Ah, but, I'm--

No, you've got to stay
and see this.

Yes, there's no need to rush.

-No.
- There we are.

Oh, that's lovely.

You're very good.

Years of practice.

I ask you, Emma,
have you ever seen a man

use his thumb and forefinger
with such precision.

Mum, I need to make a call.

Nice and firm.

Oh, oh, my goodness.
Oh, Barry.

Oh, that's lovely.

Retta, hi.

Can I talk to you
about something?

Oh, yes. Oh.

That's it.

I spoke to Bryn.

He says you threatened him.

We'll just be inside.

Well, he got drugs for Alex.

-What did he expect?
-It's not that simple.

I'm not going to
let your brother

help my brother kill himself.

Alex was going to
get drugs anyway.

Bryn didn't want him
to get hurt

so he gave him a safe contact.

Oh, so he was just being
a good mate?

-Give me a break, Sian.
-You had no right

-to threaten him.
-Yeah, I had every right,

short of punching him
in the head.

-He thought you were going to.
-I felt like it.

No, I didn't.

Oh, it scares me
that you felt like it.

It scares me
you're defending him.

-Have you ever hit anyone?
-What?

-Have you?
-Well, not lately, no.

-Not lately?
-What, this isn't about me.

It is now!

So, if not lately, when?

A couple of years ago.
I'm not proud of it.

-And what happened?
-Rachel's ex,

he was giving Alex
a hard time, so...

Oh, God!

It is always about Alex.

He's my brother.

I have to protect him.

He's not helpless!

He's clever,
he uses his condition

-to get what he wants.
-What?

He's manipulative.

Just like the way he got Bryn
to get him the drugs.

Stop defending Bryn.

Bryn is dealing
with his problems.

-So should Alex.
-But Bryn's just dealing!

No, he's not!

And you behaved like a thug.

-You assaulted him.
-I didn't hit him.

-But I wish I had.
-Oh.

So next time you might?

I didn't say that.

Mm, you didn't have to.

Voula, where are you going?

Guys, you've been great,

-but it's time I move on.
-What? Where to?

House-sitting Aunty Gina's
place for six months.

I've never lived
on my own before.

I thought I'd give it a go.

Good for you, Vee.

I'm going to miss you.

We both are.

Carbo, you going to help
your cousin with her bags?

No, she can open her own jars,
she can carry her own bags.

No, he's right.

I've got to start
standing on my own two feet.

Oh, that'll be my dad.
he's giving me a lift.

I'll send my cousins to pick up
the rest of my stuff later,

and my mum will drop off a check
for my share of the bills.

Got to run.

Love you, guys.

Carbo, about earlier--

I don't want to talk about it.

Look, what we did
was patronizing

and stupid, and I'm sorry.

But I was worried about you.

Look, you're a man's man

and you don't need to prove it.

But you're also sensitive.

I mean, hearing you
relate to women like that was,

-was kind of sexy.
-Really?

And I think
you enjoyed those chats.

That's not the point.

Well, most men
would be intimidated

being surrounded
by strong women,

-but you're not.
-Well, no,

I'd say more the merrier.

That's great. It's great.

So, now that Voula's
moved out,

you probably won't mind
if Emma moves in?

You feel like
doing something tonight?

I thought we'd watch
some telly.

What's on, a movie, Speed,

-that'd be right up my alley.
-Oh.

Oh, Ice Age, perfect
because I like a bit of ice.

Alex, if you're trying
to get me to pop you--

Yeah, you won't
because I'm a cripple.

And, you know what,

-that's discrimination.
- Alex!

I should take you

to the anti-discrimination
tribunal.

Jim. You right?

- Alex!
-All right, mate.

-All right, come in.
-I'm sorry.

I love you, boys.

Why can't we just talk?

Where's Alex?

Alex.

Alex.

You want money, more money?
I'll give you money.

I just want to know
is everything all right.

I just want to know you.

Here, take it, take it.

See, same eyes.

We look the same.

We are the same.

Angry.

Please, don't hate me.

It'll poison you inside.

Please, don't hate me.

Come on, mate, come on.

-Please.
-We'll get you home.

We'll get you to bed, eh?

Well, he's all right.

He's sleeping it off.

He...

He's me.

He's...

part of me.

He gave me a photo, too,
one he'd kept all this time.

I don't want to be Dad.

Not like that.

You won't be, mate.

You're nothing like him.

Thank you.

And, you know,

I don't want to be Dad
to you either.

Not anymore.

Hey, Ted, can I jump on that
for a minute?

I want to see
how the auction's going.

What's this?

It's just research.

Ted, no one wants you
to move out.

You don't want to move out.

Yeah, yeah, but
in a worst-case scenario--

We want you here.

You're not a burden,
you're a mate.

And you're the closest thing
I've ever had to a dad.

-But one day--
-You're staying here,

even if we have to chain you.

Don't look so smug.

There's laws against abuse
of the elderly.

The team pulls together
and order seems restored.

Yeah, that'd be great.

Things are back in place.

Okay. I'll see what I can do.

Cheers, mate.

♪ You whispered to me ♪

♪ Baby, hold on tight ♪

♪ And I was starting wars
Saying my good-byes ♪

♪ Still you never took
Your hand from mine ♪

♪ And all the stars
Above our heads... ♪

But that doesn't
stop you from thinking

somehow, things will never be
the same again.