Packed to the Rafters (2008–2013): Season 5, Episode 2 - Great Expectations - full transcript

Expectations.

We all have them.

The sun will come up
every morning.

If we're friendly to people,
they'll be friendly back.

Morning, Mrs. Chan.

And a coffee run
to the corner

should be no problems at all.

Hey, mate!

♪ Can't think of one ♪

♪ How'd I get so lucky ♪

But that's the thing
with expectations.



No guarantees.

♪ I've got everything
I need ♪

Your column got a theme yet?

Oh, um, no, no.
It'll... It'll come to me.

You've had all week.

Are you trying
to make me nervous?

Did I mention I'm
a professional writer now?

-Once or twice.
-Ooh, croissants.

What's so special about today

that we're getting
shouted breakfast?

Oh, I just thought it'd b
e a nice way to welcome Frankie.

Oh. Funny, don't remember Jake
getting a five star treatment

when he started,
or Coby for that matter.

Well, you know we were
a smaller operation then,



no frills, but now we can afford
to treat our staff occasionally.

Okay. But nothing to do with
the fact that she's a woman.

Just being nice, Jules.
Don't start.

Oh, sorry. Ted. I--
Yours got dropped.

Oh, don't worry, mate
I'll make myself a cuppa.

Yeah.

Breastfeeding, how old
is too old?

I'm probably not
your target audience.

No, it's been done
to death anyway.

Hey, uh, no pressure
but do you think

you could squeeze in
some invoicing

between your professional
writing duties?

Yes, darling.
Ruby to day care,

finish off the column,
invoices. No problem.

-Thank you. See you soon.
-See you.

Some expectations
are easy to meet,

while sometimes, the ones
we have on ourselves,

can be that little bit harder.

-Good morning.
-Hey.

-What are you up to?
-TAFE assignment.

-The one on rewiring?
-Yep.

How's it going?
You need a hand?

No, no, no.
All good. Piece of cake.

-Uh, thank you.
-Yeah.

-You're keen.
-No, just punctual.

Early, you mean.

And I thought you were
gonna meet us on site.

What and give Jake
a head start on Frankie?

-No way.

Oh, you'd be out
of the race by smoko.

-Where is she anyway?
-She's probably figuring out

which color tool belt
goes with her outfit.

-Hey, hey, none of that.
-Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Show a bit respect.
She's your boss, remember?

Yeah. And we just treat her
like everybody else.

Yeah. Well, doesn't that mean
taking the mickey?

-He's got a point.
-You know--

I'm not late, am I?

No. No, you're...
You're bang on time actually.

Good. Sorry, a bit
of a morning, car issues.

No problem.
Just bung your stuff up there.

Yeah. Just got the basics.

Don't sweat it.
We've got everything you need.

Um, you remember
everyone else's names?

Ah, yeah, Jake, Coby, and Matt.

Frankie. I've got to say
it's got to be nice

having a pretty face
on the job.

-Matt, pack the van, please.
-Yeah, I'm all over her-- it.

Look forward to
working with you.

Don't mind him, he's harmless.

That's one word for it.

Yeah. Anyway would you like
the grand tour?

Equipment and supplies here,
tea and coffee over there

and the bathroom's
inside the house.

-Easy.
-Oh, yeah.

And don't worry,
Julie has trained us all

-to keep the toilet seat down.
-And just shoot straight?

Well, one out of two
ain't bad so...

Croissant?

And there's a flat white there.

-Four sugars, right?
-Well remembered. Ta.

-Oh, don't mind if I do.
- Croissant.

Since when did we start

buying croissants
and doing coffee runs?

You don't have to have one.

Oh, no, no, no.
I'll have one.

Mm.

Subtly competitive parents.

-Mm.
-No.

It's not broad enough.

I want my first column
to appeal to every woman,

and don't say shoes
or shopping.

I wasn't about to.

You all right, Dad?

Yeah. Why?

Oh, it's just you've been
somewhere else for days.

Look who's talking.

Yes. Well, I have a 500-word
deadline to worry about.

What's your excuse?

Oh, I'm just in
a bit of a mood.

Shouldn't this one
be off to day care?

Oh, look at the time.

-Hey, when are you off?
-Oh, right about now.

Mmm-hmm.

I suppose you'll be hanging out
with Cooper again today.

-I suppose I will be.
-Ah.

The van's almost loaded.

What's first up?

Uh, there's an old house
in Burwood,

-cotton wire needs replacing.
-Yep.

That sounds
pretty straightforward.

I don't know, the guy sounded
like a bit of a grouchy bug

on the telephone. Maybe I can
get you something else.

Oh, no, no.
Give me grouchy bug.

Nothing like jumping in
at the deep end.

All right.
I'll grab the address.

- Hey, Frankie.
-Mmm-hmm.

-Are you into rock and roll?
-Yes.

I think I've heard of it.
Might even quite like it.

Yeah? Well, I'm playing
with my band tonight

-if you wanna come along?
-Oh, yeah?

Are you any good?

Well, I offer
a money back guarantee

and have never
refunded a cent.

Well, that's 'cause
your gigs are free, dude.

Yeah. Well, that might have
something to do with it.

Um, thanks,
I've already got plans.

Oh, right,
with your boyfriend?

No, girlfriend actually.

Girlfriend as in...

As in no penis.

All right.
Well, um, bring her along.

-Legacy Hotel, nine o'clock.
-Sure. I'll ask her.

Coby, you're with Frankie today.

Hey, what? I thought
I was with Jake on--

Mate, he's... he's got Matt.

It'll work in
with your assignment.

Okay. Whatever.

-I'm driving.
-Suits me.

Oh, no, no.
Whoa, whoa, whoa.

No, no, Jake, I've got it.

-Coby, grab the green one.
-Yep, yep, yep.

-Morning.
-Did you just get in?

Yeah.
Stayed the night at Emma's.

Mate, you're always
crashing at her place.

I mean, how come you guys
never stay here?

I don't know. It's just
the way it works out.

Well, it's not anything to do
with me or Retta, is it?

Because I don't know
if you've noticed,

Retta can get really,
you know, loud

when we're doing
the wild monkey dance.

Mate, I've noticed,
and it's not that.

Oh, good. So what is it?

I don't know. It's just...
It's complicated.

Hey, what's that for?

You guys didn't get
more gold fish, did you?

-No.
- Then what?

Well, seeing Carbo and I

are now responsible adults,
I--

Hey, Carbo, 10 bucks says
you can't get that on your head.

Oh, prepare to lose 10 bucks,
Benno.

Carbo, no.

As I was saying,

seeing as Carbo and I
are now responsible adults,

this is a savings jar
for our house deposit.

Oh, babe,
remember the deal, okay?

You said no house savings
till you get a job.

Oh, hang on. Did you--

-I got the job!
-You got the job.

-I got the job!
-She got the job!

-Did you get a job?
-You are now looking

at the new receptionist
at Mostly Interiors.

Oh, well done, babe.
I knew you could do it.

Good on you,
you little genius.

-Thank you. Thank you.
-Hey, so tonight

we're gonna celebrate
in style, okay?

We're gonna go to that
snazzy French place,

and I'm gonna order some nice
sparkling... The works.

Or, we could get
burgers and chips

and put the money
we save in here.

Are you serious?

No time like the present.
Pay up.

I've only got a $50.

Perfect.

Now I've just got to find
somewhere to put this.

Mr. Arthur?

Hi, we're from
Rafter Electrical.

You needed some rewiring done.

-By you?
-Correct.

I'm Frankie, this is Coby.

And you know
what you're doing?

Absolutely. Coby's
a second year apprentice

and I'll be supervising.

I asked for electricians.

And that's what you got.

So if you'd like us
to get started...

Right. Well, there's
no point in us

hanging around out here.

Wiring happens
inside the house.

Marshmallow, trust me.

-Hello, Mr. Taylor.
-Oh, good morning, Elisha.

-I didn't meant to scare you.
-Oh, you didn't.

I was just... just thinking.

What do you want?

I was just talking
to Mr. Taylor

or aren't I allowed?

Where's your protective gear?

-Don't need them.
-Mate, it's gonna be busy

down there with
school holidays on.

Let's not take any chances,
okay?

Lovely weather we're having.

Yeah. Nice day for the beach.

It is. It is.

My mom lives near the beach.

-Really?
-If you gave me some money,

I could catch a train
to see her.

Come on, it's only 20 bucks.

Elisha,
we've spoken about this.

I can't give you anything.

I just wanna see my mom.
Why can't you help me?

Because rules are rules.

I told you what I'd say.
Tell them you touched me.

And you'd be lying.

I'm sorry, Elisha, I can't.

Okay. Well, have fun
with your friend.

-Oh, okay. I'm here now.
-Great. How'd you go?

Well, still no theme,
but I'm not panicking much.

Something will spark. What?

No. I meant how did you go
dropping Ruby off at day care?

Oh, that. Well, I dropped
a child at day care.

Pretty sure it was Ruby.

You're not really with us
today, are you?

What? Oh, yes, I am.
I'm here, I'm focused.

-What do you need?
-This needs to get paid ASAP,

otherwise the provider will--

Will not give us any more stock.

I know how it works.
I'm onto it.

Okay. I might go and see

how Coby and Frankie
are getting on.

What, checking up
on her already?

Yeah, like I would
with any employee

-on their first day at work.
-If you say so.

I say so.

Are you sure everything's
all right with you?

Mm? Yes. Of course.

I'm focused.
A hundred percent.

Yeah, hello.

Oh, yes, Rafter Electrical,
yes it is.

One sausage roll with sauce,

and strawberry, wasn't it?

I was sure
you said strawberry.

I did. Changed my mind.

Cheeky bugger.

Now you... you never talk
about your home life much.

So?

Is your dad home much?

No. He's always working.

And do you
and your sister get along?

Not really. She's a cow.

Well, maybe she
misses your mom.

Do you ever get
to see your mom?

No.

She always says
she'll have us over

but she never does.

Dad won't drive us,
he says it's too far.

-How's it going?
-So far so good.

I finished up my job early,

thought I'd give you
a hand here.

I think he'll be pleased.

Mr. Arthur, Dave Rafter.
We spoke on the phone.

Oh, so you're the boss,
I'm hoping.

Yeah, that's right.

And you'll be checking
through everything?

-Ah, no.
-Well, what about that one?

He's just an apprentice,
isn't he?

And with her supervising?

Yeah. Well,
Frankie's fully qualified.

I'm sure she knows
what she's doing.

Oh, you're sure, eh?

How long's she been
working for you?

Actually it's my first day.

Yeah. But she has
over ten years' experience,

-excellent references.
-You're missing the point.

She probably doesn't even know
how to change a light globe

-let alone rewire my house.
-Come on, mate,

you're living in the dark ages.

-Dave, Dave, please.
-No, no, no. Look, you know,

-it's the 21st century.
-Yeah, don't I know it.

Keep an eye on her.

Sorry about that.

It happens all the time.
Don't worry about it.

Yeah. Maybe I should
finish up here.

You don't have to put up
with rubbish like that.

What? No, it's fine. Really.

No, you've done the lion's share
of the work anyway.

-I wanna finish the job.
-I'll knock it off.

You just take the stuff back.

My life is gonna
be much easier

if you just let me fight
my own battles my own way.

Yeah, look, I understand--

No, I appreciate your concern,
truly, I do,

but please just let me
finish the job I started.

What's her problem?

Nothing. She's fine.

A new sparkie,
you expect adjustments,

a few problems even.

What you don't expect
is that you'll be one of them.

You've put one of your straps
in the common terminal.

Oh, hang on.

It's working.

You see?

Yeah. But now
the master switch

has to be on
for this one to operate.

Hey, it's no big deal.

Coby, can you please open up
the other switch

and change the straps around?

Why don't we ask Dave, eh?

He's only gonna say
what I'm saying.

Well, he's just outside
so why don't we ask him? Yeah?

Sure. Okay. Yeah.
Let's do that.

Well, no. I'll...
We'll do it your way,

but I still
don't think it matters.

I think you'll find it does.

Do as the girl says.

You'll be pleased to hear
we made a pretty good start

in here, Mr. Arthur.

I'll be even happier
when you've finished.

Actually, um, that corgi
in the picture there...

Yeah? What about her?

That's a Pembroke Welsh,
isn't it?

-What is it to you?
-Oh, nothing,

except we're actually
a pretty big corgi family.

I love them.
They're really intelligent.

Yes, she was a beautiful dog.
Whip smart.

-Was?
-She died two years ago.

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.

- So, laser tag tomorrow?
- Yeah.

I'll pick you up
at ten o'clock tomorrow.

-You be ready.
-No worries.

-See you later.
- See you, mate.

Elisha.

Just this once, okay?

Go see your mom.

Look, I know things
haven't been easy,

but going around
making threats

isn't gonna get you far.

It got me 20 bucks though,
didn't it?

-To see your mom.
-Might need more next time.

There won't be a next time.

Is that right?

Oh, someone's keen.

It's just nice to see
what's out there.

Yeah. And look,
it's only half a mil.

Might need a few more fifties.

Don't be so negative.

Carbo and I can do anything
if we set our minds to it.

-Watch it! There's a rat!
- Oh, yuck.

Yeah, it came from there,
went there.

-Where?
-Behind the fridge.

-Big as a dog.
-What kind of dog?

What does that matter?

Well, was it as big
as a Chihuahua or a Great Dane,

'cause that'd be
the biggest rat ever.

-Yeah, but behind the fridge?
-Good point.

Even Chihuahua size
would be pretty big though.

-True.
-Will you guys just shut up

-and find it?

Don't you laugh.
This is all your fault.

-My fault?
-Yes.

Compost in the backyard,
rat magnet.

What about your pizza boxes?

They've got cheese
all over the lids.

I've heard dog rats
love cheese.

-You're a liar.
-Hey, babe,

I can't see any sign of it.
I think you're safe.

No way I'm getting
off this chair,

not until you find it.

That's my husband.

Truth is, there's
a lot of pressure for men

to live up
to certain expectations.

And no one likes
falling short.

Hey, good work, mate.

It can be tricky
getting the straps right

in these two way switches.
So what's next?

I've just got to finish
the point in the kitchen.

Good stuff. Go for it.
I'll be in in a sec.

And, uh, how are you going?

Just about finished
in this room.

-And Mr. Arthur? Is he...
-No problem.

You know, I didn't mean
to offend you before.

The truth is, I'd stick up
for any of my sparkies.

Have you got a few minutes?

I've got a couple of pictures
here to show you.

Just give me a sec.

Now everybody thinks
corgis are decorative dogs

but do you know that,
that they were actually bred

to herd cattle?

Now, see,
that makes so much sense

'cause when we were kids,
our corgis used to chase us

around nipping at our ankles.

Well, they were
just herding you.

I guess they were.

Hello you.
What a nice surprise.

Ted?

I think I've done
something really stupid.

Why didn't you tell
the people at Great Mates

the second she said something?

Well, I didn't
take it seriously.

She's just a kid,
for God's sake.

Yeah, but old enough
to do damage, Ted.

Real damage. Mud can stick.

And if it's your word
against hers,

who do you think
they're gonna believe?

Oh, you think I haven't been
telling myself the same thing?

-What am I gonna do?
-Call them. Now.

Hopefully before she does.

Oh.

Ugh!

Idea.

♪ I'm gonna run
I'm gonna run ♪

♪ I'm gonna run
I'm gonna run ♪

Idea.

♪ I'm gonna put
Things back ♪

♪ In the places
That I got 'em ♪

♪ I'm gonna walk
I'm gonna walk ♪

♪ I'm gonna walk
Into the woods ♪

Idea.

♪ ...that I know I should ♪

♪ I'm gonna make
A list of things to do ♪

Idea.

♪ And work my way through ♪

♪ When I finally find
My way to the end ♪

♪ I'm gonna start
All over again ♪

♪ I'm gonna start
All over again ♪

♪ I'm gonna start
All over again ♪

♪ I'm gonna start
All over again ♪

Hey, about that job earlier,

don't worry about the thing
with the straps.

It's an easy
mistake to make.

Righto.

I mean, when
I was an apprentice,

I made so many
stupid mistakes.

-Thanks.
-Not that I'm saying

you're stupid. I didn't...

How's your assignment going?

Yeah, all good.

I remember doing that
assignment at TAFE.

I found it
pretty tricky actually.

Don't you have
to meet your girlfriend?

No, no, hurry. She's not
coming around until 8:00.

Oh. So you don't
live with her?

-Where'd that come from?
-Forget it.

No, no, no, no,
I'd like to know.

Isn't that what you chicks do?

-Like, that joke?
-What joke?

What do lezzos, lesbians
bring on their second date?

-Coby.
-Their furniture?

Yeah. Oi. Yeah.

I don't mean
to offend or nothing.

-I think it's kind of hot.
-Coby!

No, no, no, Dave.
It's all right.

He's right,
it is kind of hot,

at least that's what
my lesbian friends tell me.

Uh? Oh, so you're not...

But you told Matt you were
bringing your girlfriend--

Mate, mate, I'd quit
while you're behind.

Yeah, I am gonna meet her,
my girl friend.

And you turned down Matt?

Yeah, you're right,
I'd have to be gay.

Coby, could I see you
inside of the house please?

Yeah.

What are you doing?

Oh, I was just
taking a break.

You been doing some
cleaning too, eh?

I might just
leave you to it--

No, no, no, you stay there.
I wanna talk to you.

Okay. Well, I might just, um,

go and change the sheets.

What was all that out there?

Well, I just got the wrong
end of the stick, that's all.

You've been acting funny
around Frankie all day.

-What's the story?
-What, did she say something?

No. Look, I know
you've got your issues

around your mother
and your sister...

-Easy.
-But if this is about

not wanting to answer
to a woman,

then you better
get used to it.

That's life.

-Can I go now?
-Yes.

A fresh start tomorrow.

I'd expected more of Coby,
but that's just the problem,

what you expect
and what you get,

can be very different things.

That'll get the sucker.

It looks a bit small
for a dog rat.

All it's got to do
is snare his foot.

That'll slow it down enough
for you to whack it

-with the broom.
-Me?

Yeah. Well, I can't do it.
I'm going out for dinner.

-Hey, Emma. Hey.
-Retta let me in.

Hey.

-What's with all the traps?
-Carbo saw a mouse.

It was a rat.
A big one too.

Okay, honey.
I'm ready.

You got some cash out
for parking?

'Cause you've cleaned
my wallet out.

Oh, we're not parking.

Well, I'm not celebrating
with drive thru.

We're not parking because
we're catching the bus.

It'll save us $10.

Why can't we just drive
like normal people?

Because we
are saving for a house.

Let's go. Bye, Ben.
Bye, Emma. Have fun.

-We will.
-At least someone will.

Bye.

I didn't know they were
buying their own house.

They've saved $60.
I'm not gonna start

checking the rental ads
just yet.

So, what's the plan
for tonight?

Well, I'm gonna
make you dinner

and then after that
we'll watch a DVD.

Ooh, what'd you get?
Something romantic?

-Ah...
-Oh, is this the one

where the guy
gets trapped by a rock?

And amputates his own arm.
But don't worry,

it's supposed
to be very uplifting.

Apart from all the screaming
and bleeding--

Apart from all that, yeah.

Oh, That's not good.

Maybe a fuse blew.
Have you got a torch?

Ah, yeah,
I think it's behind the sink.

I'll just check.

Ooh, Ben,
watch out for the--

Ow! Ooh!

- Traps.
- Ow!

Hey, how'd you go?

Yeah.
Well, if it is a rat,

that could be your problem.

One of them could've chewed
through a cable.

Uh, how long
will it take to fix?

I've gotta find the breaks.

It'll have to wait
'til morning.

-Fair enough.
-Yeah. Okay.

Well, I'll leave you to it.

- See you.
-Thanks, Dad.

So, ah, what do you wanna do?

Well, with no television,

no DVD player,
not even a radio,

we might have to have
an actual conversation.

I honestly thought
I was doing the right thing.

I know, Ted,
but our guidelines

explicitly limit
the kind of contact

you can have
with our kids' families.

But I only wanted to help.

I'm sorry to say
you might've gone about it

in precisely the wrong way.

We're now obliged
to investigate.

Investigate?

Giving Elisha the money
complicates matters.

But it proves my story
she was blackmailing me.

Either that or you were
buying her silence.

Is that what you think?

Not necessarily.

-Not necessarily?
-As I say, it's complicated.

What's that mean
for me and Cooper?

You won't be able to see him

until we complete
our inquiries.

Inquiries?

You make it sound criminal.

Well, let's hope
it doesn't get to that.

So what are you
going to do

when Carbo and Retta
move out?

Whenever that is.

Oh, 2050, the rate
they're saving.

Truth is, I'll probably
move out as well.

-Lots of memories?
-Yeah.

Carbo and I used to run around
this table like lunatics

when we were kids,
crashing into each other.

Rita must've loved that.

Oh, yeah.
"Nico, Ben, calm down!

My leopard!
You break my leopard!"

Wow, thank goodness
it survived.

Mm. Basically a member
of the family.

Then there's Mel, of course.

I thought about moving out
after she was gone.

Why didn't you?

I still felt close
to her here.

I needed to.

It just takes time,
that's all.

We'll stay over here together
one day, I promise.

Who was talking
about staying over?

Carbo.

It's okay.

When you're comfortable.

When we're both comfortable.

Another one down.

Plenty to go.

Hey, did you, uh, clean inside
the cupboards too?

Just a quick wipe.

Oh, hold on here's
the real test.

Ah-ha. You've even cleaned
the egg holders.

It's official,
you've lost the plot.

Okay. So I procrastinated.

Next time
you've got a column to write,

remember we've got a couple
of grubby work fans

in desperate need
of a good scrub.

Oh, you're hilarious.

Did you get anything
written today?

No. Not a word.

Oh, you know what?

I'm not gonna do this anymore.

Well, that's not like you
to give up.

What ideas have you had
so far?

-Go on, Jules, tell me.

Well, there's been so many.

To dummy or to not to dummy.

The best playgrounds,
baby friendly cafes--

Well, they all sound good.

Cleaning tips,
and in my darkest hour,

I even contemplated
giving sex advice.

-I'd read that one.
-Yeah, you should.

-What?
-Anyway, I start writing

and nothing excites me.

So what have I achieved today

other than annoying everyone,
missing work,

-scrubbing the house--
-Meditating.

Neglecting Ruby.

Well, why don't you
write about that?

What? Bad mothering?

No. Everything you went
through today for nothing.

-Oh, Dave.
-It's kind of funny

and everyone can relate to it.

I can't write a column
about not writing a column.

-It's different.
-Darling, I love you,

but that is the stupidest thing
I've ever heard.

No offense.

-I tried.
-Oh.

It's just...

♪ Love's unpredictable ♪

♪ It makes no sense at all ♪

I bet Carbo's still awake.

- Why?
- The dark, the rats.

He's such a wuss.

What's the time?

Oh, my God, Ben.
Do you know what time it is?

-No.
-It's half past 2:00

in the morning.
I have to get home.

Well, you could stay here.

No. I should go.

I mean you can always come
to my place.

What if I said
I want you to stay?

For us to sleep here tonight.

Only if you're comfortable.

You know, I don't want you
to feel weird.

Emma, we've just talked
for eight hours.

It doesn't feel weird.

It feels right. I promise.

Okay then.

♪ When I fell for you ♪

Hey, look at us, early birds.

Yep.

Are you still working
on your assignment?

No, no, no.
I finished it days ago.

I just read this to wind down.

That was sarcasm, right?

No, it's a good guess.

Despite that, I'm still
gonna give you this.

What's this?

This is my assignment on
rewiring that I did at TAFE.

You can use it as a reference.

Well, is it any good?

You said you had a hard time
with it.

Yeah, I struggled
with the theory side of things

-in general.
-Yeah?

Yeah, which was even worse

because my dad was a sparkie

so everyone expected me
to be this star,

and I just wasn't.

And I'll let you in
on a little secret.

-What?
-I got this from Kieran Frost.

He got it from Joe Gabali

who probably got it
from Thomas Edison.

Two conditions.

There's always a catch.

One, we go through it
point by point

so you understand everything.

And two?

Check your facts about people

before you make assumptions
in the future.

Yeah. I'm sorry about that.

-We got a deal?
-Yep. Yep, we've got a deal.

We like it when people
defy our expectations.

Of course, we don't always get
what we bargained for.

Hey.

What time is it?

Almost 7:30.

Oh, it's late.

Do you want some breakfast?

I have to go home
and change soon.

-I've got uni this morning.
-Come here.

Well, I better get next door
powered up

before Carbo parks himself
in front of our TV.

-Oh.
-What are you doing?

-Hesitating.
-Oh, Jules, I loved it.

Yeah, of course you did.
It was your idea.

-Dad?
-He's gone.

I should get him
to read it too.

Isn't it due now?

Yeah. Okay. I'm sending it.

I just might check it
one more time first.

Well, go ahead, but you can't
improve on perfection.

Ha. Crawler.

But seriously, what happens
next week?

I mean I can only write
a column

about not writing
a column once.

Come on, Jules, you haven't
even sent this one yet.

Yeah, you're right.

There might not be a next week
after Adam reads this.

Well, does it matter?
You were gonna quit anyway.

Exactly. What do I care?

Well, prove it. Send it now.

Well, you don't think I will,
do you?

All right, no.
I'm pressing send

in five, four, three, two...

-One.
-Dave!

- What?
-Uh, thanks.

See you babe.

I think.

Just through here.

Ah, the cavalry have arrived.

Hey, Carbo, this is Frankie.

Told you the old man
hired her.

-Hi.
-Nice to meet you.

I have to say I've never seen
a sparkie like you before.

-Like me?
-Yeah.

Ah, Frankie, can you look
at the points in the kitchen?

-Ben'll show you were it is.
-Sure.

Look, I'm not cracking on
or anything.

I'm married.

It's just that some, you know,
would say that being a sparkie's

more of a bloke's job,
that's all.

Yeah. No, no,
I know what you mean.

It'd be kind of like if a guy
worked at a florist, say.

Some would say that that was
more of a woman's job.

-No, it's totally different.
-Yeah? How so?

What?

Frankie it's just
through here.

Somebody told her
about my job, didn't they?

I might've mentioned it
on the way in.

-What for?
-I don't know, making chit-chat.

Oh. Well, next time make
chit-chat about someone else.

You're making chit-chat
with Frankie now, are you?

Yeah. She's all right.

Yeah, she's all right.

Look who I found
at the front door.

Cooper.

-Hello, mate.
-Hi.

Cooper's here about
your trip to laser tag.

Apparently he waited for you
for quite a while.

Ah, didn't the lady
from Great Mates contact you?

-Audrey?
-I didn't believe her.

I'm sorry, mate,
but it's true.

-I'm not allowed to see you.
-What?

Can't we just go to laser tag?

There's nothing I'd like more,

but it's just not possible.

Please?

I have to follow the rules,
and the rules say

I can't see you.

You mean you don't want
to see me.

I promise you,
it's not that at all.

Then why?
Why aren't you allowed?

You're just like
everyone else.

-Cooper.
- Just forget it.

Cooper.

-What's going on?

Dad, none of this
was your fault.

I gave her the money.

What was I thinking?

Well, you were probably
thinking you could help

two kids instead of one.

And all I've done
is let Cooper down.

-He doesn't need this.
-No, no, it's not right,

but you've got to start
thinking about yourself here.

What kind of world is it,
Jules?

When things could get
so twisted?

You'd think I would've
learnt by now, wouldn't you?

But I'm too naive,
too bloody stupid.

No, you're not.

You're a good, decent man.

And people know that.

Ah, where are
my choc chip bickies?

We're going to start
making our own.

Oh, come on.
That'll take forever.

-Oh, you're joking, right?
-No, I'm saving.

-$40 this time.

-Hey, we're back on.
-Ooh, geez.

I wonder how much we've saved
on electricity all that time.

Oh, Retta, I can't take
much more of this.

But it's like Earth Hour,

and then we could do it
every night.

Ah, all good. Frankie's
just finishing up.

Thanks, Dad.
You're a legend.

Hey, did you find the rat?

No. That was the thing,
no body.

-There's got to be.
-No.

There was bones
from dozens of others.

Your rat must've
killed them.

Ooh, must be some sort of
king rat down there.

-King rat?
-I'm kidding, mate.

It's fried. I buried it
in the backyard.

-How big was it?
-It was only a rat.

Barely a mouse.

Oh, well, then my one
must still be out there.

Sure, mate.

-Done and dusted.
-Oh, thanks, Frankie.

No, I just tidied up.
Coby found the fault.

I earned my pay today.

Oh, speaking of which,
what's the damage?

Oh, let's say a hundred even.

Ah... What happened
to mate's rates?

Carbo, what do you think
that is?

Well, have you got 33 bucks?

No way, mate.

You're the landlord.
Your responsibility.

He is right, Carbo.

Okay.

No, not our home deposit money!

Oh, don't worry, babe.

We'll make up for it
in homemade bickies.

Hello.

Oh, hi, Audrey.

Yeah, he's here.
Hang on a sec.

Audrey.

Okay.

Really?

Right. Right.

Well, I think
it might be a case

of too little too late,
I'm afraid.

Yeah. Okay, I'll give it a go.

-Well?
-Uh, Elisha's got form.

Uh, a teacher at her school
made a similar complaint.

Well, that's good, isn't it?

Is it?

I mean, for you and Cooper.

Mm.

But what happened
to that poor girl?

Anyway, I've been given
the all clear to see him.

Mind you, I have my doubts
he'll want to see me.

Well, you'll never know
if you don't try.

Sometimes expectations
and reality seem miles apart,

and how to change things,

even further out of reach.

That's it, you got it.

-Yeah?
-Mmm-hmm. It's done.

Hit send.

You okay to drive again?

More car issues this morning.

Yeah, sure thing.

Hey, um, thanks for this.

I hardly did anything.

No,
just my whole assignment.

No, you understood
what you were doing

and you're better than
you think you are, Coby.

Really.

I might just check it again.

Okay.
But don't take too long.

I'll get the van ready.

I just heard from Adam.

-And?
-He liked it.

-Not loved, liked.
-Congratulations.

But, oh, I can't believe it.

I never doubted you
for a second.

Do I get a co-writing credit?

-Oh, darling I wrote it.
-Yeah, based on my idea.

Yeah. But anyone can come up
with an idea.

Well, I'll remind you of that
next time

you're cleaning out the fridge
with a toothbrush.

Ah, or you're thinking
of saying no

to a female sparkie.

Dave.

No, it's what she wants.

Yeah, not when
it's this bloody heavy.

-Complicated, aren't you?
-Mmm-hmm.

Whoop.

Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah.

-Where are we going?
-This way.

What are you doing?

Isn't this Nathan's room?

Not anymore. I moved in.

How come?

I loved having you stay over,

I really did,
but I've got to admit,

this morning,
it felt a bit strange.

But it won't in here.

This is my new space,
with you.

We can make some new memories.

Our memories.

- Ow.
- Ooh.

- Ah.
- Oi.

- Okay.
- Wait.

- Okay.
- Am I in?

No, no, no. My right.

- Right?
-Honey, my right. Come on.

-What are you doing?
-My right.

Ooh. What does it look
like we're doing?

-Moving into your room.
-Yes, it's our room now.

Yeah, what's the story?

Yeah. Well, we realized
it's gonna take us years

to save enough money
for a house deposit,

and in the meantime,
we need more space.

So since this room's free and--

-Yeah. Thanks, Benno.
-Don't mention it.

-Give us a hand?
-Not a chance.

- Okay. Okay.
-Down here.

Oh, your right, babe? Sorry.

Yeah, no. Twist it.
Okay. Watch the...

-Oh.
-You all right, babe?

No, it's just me.

Ah, no!

Could I speak
to Cooper, please?

You got me in trouble.

Elisha, I had to let
Great Mates know.

You gave me no choice.

Go away.
He doesn't want to see you.

Cooper, if you can hear me,

I just wanted you to know

that I value our time together
very much.

And if you give me
another chance,

I promise I won't
let you down.

Just call me or drop on by
any time you like, Cooper.

Hope to see you soon, mate.

So are we going to laser tag
or what?

Let's go.

Are you still checking that?

It's all wrong.

It looks right to me.

That switch should be
the other way around.

No, no, that's right. See?

The job's done, Davo.

Any problems?

No, not a one.

G'day, g'day.

Hey Frankie, missed you
and your girlfriend

-at my gig last night.
-Yeah, no, no,

sorry about that. Um,

we kind of got a bit
held up at home.

I can't go into details,
but let's just say

it was a really hot night.

Yeah? How hot?

Hot enough for ice cubes.

Geez that's a detail.

Yeah, and ice cream.

Lots of ice cream.

Yeah?

No, I'm sorry. We watched Sex and the City 2.

I'm sorry to disappoint you,

but I am as straight
as you are.

-That is, if you are.
-Debatable.

-Oh.

I can't believe
you're not a lesbian.

I honestly don't know whether
to be happy or gutted.

-Gutted.

Sorry to remind you guys,

but this is a place
of business.

If you could load two rolls
please, Matt.

Yeah, aye, aye, boss.

-Well?
-Ah...

Nice one. Confident?

-Not at all.
- You'll do fine.

-Thanks, pal.
-No worries, buddy.

What we expect
and what we get

aren't always the same thing.

But so long as we keep
our minds open,

we might be surprised
by the result.