Packed to the Rafters (2008–2013): Season 6, Episode 11 - Centre of the Universe - full transcript

No matter
where you have been,

there is nothing like
the feeling of coming home.

Well that was the pick
of the bunch so far.

Even had room for a pool.

Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Did we see the same place?

That backyard was tiny.

Okay a jacuzzi then.

You will be lucky to afford
a wading pool.

-That area is really expensive.
-Oh thank you Mr. Negative.

That is me.

After all, your home
is the centre of your universe,



and a universe
is not easily replaced.

Plus there is plenty of room
for you and Edward.

Oh you do not have to

worry about space for us.
We will be fine.

Oh it is not a problem darling.

We like having you around

and it is within
our price range.

Well the ad said
seven hundred plus.

We can do
a little bit of plus.

There is only a lot
of plus in real estate, mum.

-Oh.
-Well maybe we could call

the agent
and see what they will accept.

Mm mm.

All right I will do it.



Tell them

I am negotiable
about the jacuzzi.

it is a shame we have not
moved in somewhere already

so we will be settled when
Ben arrives.

That would
defeat the purpose really

considering he is coming home
to help us move house.

Yeah, well,
see that does not seem right.

Welcome home darling,
here's a box. Get to it.

-You are right.

-It is seven hundred plus.
-See?

-Plus four hundred.
-Eleven hundred?

What? One point one million?

Okay.
Thanks very much mate. Bye.

You guys have
got to get real.

Unless you buy something
like today,

you're going to run out of time.

You should probably
start looking at rentals.

Oh no then we'll have
to move twice.

No you know what?
We will find something.

I mean new places
come online all the time

and as long as my boys
are with me, it'll be a home.

How am I going to
break it to them?

-Especially mum.
- I know.

Hey you and Edward
can come and live with us!

Shh! Keep your voice down
and no way.

Well maybe Benno coming back

will be a good distraction
for your folks.

-Ben's coming back?
- Any minute mate.

Probably getting strip searched
by customs as we speak.

I told you about Ben, didn't I?

Oh I must've forgotten.

-Hey your folks must be pumped?
-Oh yes.

No forget his folks,
I am pumped man.

I am getting
my better half back.

Well, bloke half.

I'll leave
you guys to it.

Thanks for looking
after the little man.

-it is all right.
-See you.

Yeah I better go too.

Hey are we still on
for tomorrow?

Oh you betcha.
I will see you at your place

all greased up ready to go.

I am going to assume
they're talking about the kombi.

Yeah, I really hope so.

Okay, there is fresh sheets
on the bed,

plenty of juice in the fridge.

I am going to have to visit dad
later than usual.

I'm sure he won't mind.

Oh he's not coping.

I don't want
to make things worse

by breaking the routine.

Jules,
you visit him every day.

Whether you are on time
won't matter.

-Yeah, I guess.

Ben?

-He's not due home yet, is he?
-Well, maybe he's surprising us.

A pretty crap surprise.

He could've at least jumped out
of a cake or something.

Oh my God! Hello!

-Hey.
-Coby? What are you doing here?

Oh you know
just in the neighborhood.

I thought I'd swing by,
make sure no one was

selling their house
without telling me.

Great to see you mate.
Why didn't you call?

-You know how it is.
-Did you break out of jail?

-Mum--
-I am joking.

-So did you?
-Dad--

No. It turns out
good behavior does pay.

Well have you
got somewhere to stay?

you are welcome to stay here.
Ben's about to come home.

-All good. Booked into a hostel.
-Oh.

So is someone going to explain
the sold house thing to me?

Oh well it is...
it is just time I guess.

Yeah speaking of which,
I better go and pick up the boy.

You'll be here
when we get back?

-Yep.
-All right.

Are you downsizing?

Oh not if we can help it.

Got to have room
for Nathan and Edward.

Ah, yes.

Is there someone you want to
introduce me to mate?

I still can't believe
you made that.

I know.
it is weird right?

He looks like you.

You reckon?

You look like a baby,

-with hair.
-Very funny.

So you and Saskia, you,

you broke up right?

Sort of.

Yeah.

But you are all right though?

Oh you know me.
I am Barry Bounce back.

-Barry what?
-I'm Barry... it doesn't matter.

Wow.

You with a kid.

it is so strange
having your whole life

revolve around someone
who six months ago didn't exist.

I think it is really cool.

Thanks.

I better get going
before I start getting clucky.

Well you should hang around
and catch up with Ben.

No, no that's your family stuff.

What do you think you are Cobes?

All right, but as soon as

they start talking
holiday snaps, I'm out of here.

That was in Croatia
and, oh that castle was amazing.

-Oh. Oh look at the snow!
-I know. Incredible.

Oh.
Oh!

You guys can see
those ones later.

- Hello Ruby.

Ohh I missed you so much.
Look how big you are.

Don't tell me
you've started dating?

'Cause if you have I'm going to
have to bash some serious dudes.

Or you can just give me a call.
I know plenty of guys

that can do that on the cheap.

Yeah, I will shut up.

Oh it is lovely
to have you both home.

Not that it'll be home
for much longer.

Yeah we know.
it is happening fast.

- Which one are you buying?
-We're not sure yet.

Well aren't you leaving it
a bit late?

-Wasn't the settlement just--
-Yeah it is all under control.

Anyway what are
your plans for today?

Melatonin, ginger tea and then

I am going to go
and see granddad.

What?

Oh, he's having trouble
settling in.

-New faces tend to throw him.
-Mm.

-Well I am hardly a new face.
-No of course not.

-it is just--
-Well Nathan's been to see him.

Well it took him awhile
to get used to me too.

Everything's a bit
different now.

Anyway you'll see him
just maybe not today.

All right.
Well, you guys know what's best.

So how is everybody else
around here?

How's Emma?

What are you doing?

-What?
-Just sitting there like that.

Are you having some alone time
with your inner child?

I think Ben's home.

-Really?
-Yeah. Dave's car left before

and he was gone about the time

it would take
to do an airport run.

What if I take
one look at him and...

nothing's changed?

Well you saw him the last time
he was back.

Yes.

And I realized I was still
in love with him.

Oh.

Ignore me.
I'm just worrying about nothing.

Was she in love with Ben?

Mate, I don't know.
Why don't you ask Emma?

I feel like I'm jealous.

-Aren't you?
-No. I am just curious.

-Oh where is my other sock?
-So come on level with me.

Was it love or not?

Oh, it was definitely love.

-Matt.
- What?

They don't call me
honest Matt for nothing.

Do they just? Stand up.

So was it love like, you know,
I can't live without you

or love like I love
macaroni and cheese?

So what if she was
in love with him? It's over now.

Oh, come on,
you know how these things work.

Ben's the guy who got away.
Chicks love that guy.

-Oh they pine for that guy.
-Exactly. They pine.

-You're not helping.
- Look what if she's just

killing time with me
until the real deal comes back?

Yeah, probably.

You know, the world traveler
with all these amazing stories.

And an accent.

Oh if he's got an accent
I am screwed.

He's probably got one of those
really cool

-moustaches now--
-Matt.

You're stressing about nothing.
Seriously, Emma's into you.

Oh, you are kidding me.
Guess who's home?

Oh look at you,
you dark Shetland.

What? Did you finally
dig a tunnel and split did you?

-You got it.
-This is a surprise.

I like surprises.

I told Coby he's good
to come back to work.

-Are you guys okay with that?
-Yeah, of course we are.

Well, it is just going to be
awkward if I say no.

And no more picking
on the apprentice either.

Yeah, got me ticket.
Fully fledged sparkie.

-Get out.
-What is that hard to believe?

Well, this calls
for a celebration.

I am thinking the Cross
for absinthe shots,

followed by
a two day splitting headache.

No mate I will just settle
for a barbie.

What? Are you serious?

Dead serious.
Just BYO chicken wings.

What is that prison speak
for something?

I've got to go.
See you guys Monday.

Yeah I've got to head off too.

-We'll talk later.
- Yep good.

I can't believe you are here.

Is that why
you are looking at me so weird?

No it is just,
it is a spinout.

So do you want to
get a coffee

or have like a catchy up
sort of thing?

A catchy uppy sort of thing
sounds good

but I've got some stuff
to sort out at the hostel?

-Yeah okay.
-But we'll have a catchy up

sort of thing on Monday? Yeah?

Sure.

Is it shepherd's pie?

I don't know
what you are having tonight dad.

I really like shepherd's pie.

Yeah, well,
we really do need to get going.

-No don't go.
-Ted,

Julie will be back tomorrow.
We could play battleship.

-Ah, that sounds fun.
-Where are you going?

-We need to head home, Ted.
-I want to go home too.

-This is your home, dad.
-No, it is not.

I want to go with you.

- Ted you like it here.
-I want to go home!

Dad please.

Okay,
Ted you can come with us.

We're having a dinner for Ben.
You can catch up with everyone.

Might even have shepherd's pie.

-How does that sound?
-That sounds good.

All right. Pop your shoes on.

Are you sure about this?

Well, it is what he wants.

It'd be good for the kids
to see him too.

- Hey!
- Hey!

Mate you look
exactly the same.

Oh I better get a refund
on my cheap Thai facelift then.

There were rumors going around
you might have a moustache.

I bet Emma started that.
She was always at me

-to grow a bushranger's beard.
- Mm.

I half expected I'd catch up
with her actually today.

Is she around?

Oh, what your old mate Carbo's

not good enough
for you now mate?

No she's at Buzz's
but give her a call.

I am sure she'll come back.

So on a scale of one to ten,

how serious
is their relationship?

-Are you sure you are okay?
-Mm.

You seem a bit quiet.

I am thinking I should catch up
with Ben now that he's back.

Oh yeah?

I mean the guy's
going to be next door.

-I can't ignore him.

No that'd be stupid.

A quiet drink
is probably the way to go.

Yeah for sure.

So, are you going to catch up
with him today or...?

No I will just,
you know whenever.

-Have you met Buzz?
-Nope.

Well before you go any further,
you should know that

he is massive

in a "hurt you" kind of way.

Yeah
and really handsome,

not that you are not,
of course, or you honey.

Right,
everybody just calm down.

it is not going to be pistols
at dawn or anything.

All I am saying is that
I thought about Emma,

a lot and if she thought
about me in the same kind

of way then that would be,
be pretty good.

There we are.

-Where's my lamp?
-What's that Ted?

It's in your room dad,
at the home.

-Oh.
- Granddad.

I wasn't expecting
to see you here tonight.

-Who's this?
-it is me granddad. it is Ben.

-Nathan can you serve up?
-Yep.

Dad you remember Ben.
Your grandson.

Where's my lamp?

It's at the home dad.
You'll see it when we get back.

What if somebody's left it on?

No no one would have left it on.
It'll be fine.

it is good to see you granddad.
I've missed you.

I'd like to go home now,
thank you.

Yeah dad we'll, we'll go
home after dinner, okay?

I want to go home now.

Dad... I want to go home now!

Yeah, okay, okay Ted.
Let's get you home now.

Come on. Up you get.

I will come with you.

He didn't remember me.

Sweetheart I am--

He didn't remember me
at all, mum?

Home is the centre
of your universe

and when the centre is shifted,
nothing makes sense.

We were just trying to
make things better for him.

Now we know that
Ted needs boundaries, routines.

He can't just be taken places
on a whim.

Yeah. Well we won't try again

-until we know he's ready.

Oh, at this hour?

Mum,
it is only eight thirty.

Really? Oh.
I am such a nana. Who is it?

Oh just another blast
from the past.

Another one?

- Hello!
- Hello. Hi.

- Hi.
-Hi.

-Wow.
- Hi.

-When did you get into town?
-About six weeks ago.

My visa ran out
so I had to come back.

-Six weeks?
-How's your mum?

She's having a party

and that's actually
the reason I am here.

You're all invited
and it is tomorrow.

it is very last minute I know
but we'd love it

-if you guys could come.
- Oh.

-Really,
-I will just check my schedule

-to see...
-Oh of course we'll be there.

Great.

We'll leave you two to catch up.

-Oh but I haven't ...
-Yeah, come on.

-Oh. See you at the party.
-See you at the party. Yeah.

-Hey. Do you want to...sit.
-Yes.

Oh thanks.

So, Trish huh?

The last few times I saw Trish
weren't exactly, happy.

Yeah, that was a long time ago.

Well, if memory serves
she returned my wedding ring,

she told me
that you were in London

when you weren't
and she basically did everything

she could to keep us apart,

not that I am keeping notes
or anything.

Well, I want you there
for moral support.

Besides, she's actually changed
a lot since then.

So how are things with you?
How's Saskia?

Hm. Still at expert at changing
the subject aren't you?

-Oh, it is strange.
-What is?

Well, everyone's coming home

and we don't even know
where home's going to be.

Yeah,
there is a pretty good chance

it won't be the place
with the pink roof.

Oh, I know.
Wasn't that disgusting?

-You okay?
-Yeah.

Anything worth seeing?

Yeah, there is a couple
that are open tomorrow.

Don't know how we're going to
fit them in with seeing dad

-and Trish's party.
-Mm.

Well, maybe we should

give the nursing home
a miss tomorrow.

-Oh no darling I can't.
-Yeah, one day won't hurt.

Look it is your call Jules

but I don't want you
to get stressed

and maybe a day off
would do you good. Both of you.

-I suppose he's got Eleanor.
-Yeah.

I could always call him

from the party
and see how he's doing.

-Yep.
-Mm.

Gee it was lovely seeing Sammy.
She's a great girl.

After the nightmare of Saskia,
anyone looks good.

Come back, Sammy.
All is forgiven.

-Hey.
-Hi.

-Hi.
- Everything all right?

Mm yep. Just thought I'd come
and say goodnight.

-Night.
-Goodnight.

Night.

-Do you think he heard me?
- Yes dad, I heard it!

It's good to know

my tomatoes haven't died
a horrible death.

And here he is.

-Here I am.

How long have you been standing
there for?

Months actually.
I never really went away.

-How are you, Em?
-I am good. And you?

Adjusting.

it is pretty full on
being back home and um,

seeing granddad.

I bet.

Did you want to catch up
for a drink soon or...

-Yeah. That'll be great.
-Are you around today?

Oh I am babysitting actually.

Mum and dad
are going to a party.

Oh.

But we should definitely
catch up soon.

-I was going to head off.
-Buzz, this is Ben.

-Oh.
-Hey.

Hey. Sorry.

-How are you?
-I am good mate, I am good.

-Happy to be home?
-Yeah. it is fantastic.

-I will see you later.
-Bye.

-Nice to meet you, mate.
-Yeah.

-I better... oh see you see you.
-Ooh.

- I am all good. All good.
-Bye Ben.

How can they call it
a three bedder?

Because two bedrooms
plus a cordoned off

bit of living room
doesn't have the same ring.

The kids are right.

Maybe we have run out
of time to buy.

-Surprise.

-Is, is this...
-The same one.

I told you he'd be in shock.

What, did you guys do this?

Well Jackson and I did
what we could and then

we called in this bloke.

I can't believe it.
it is fantastic.

I knew I hadn't seen the last
of that thing.

Wow. Wow.

Anyway, she's all yours.

No I can't take this.

Yes you can.

Oh Dave, I am sorry
I trashed it in the first place.

Well, you've more than
made up for it.

Look I understand
if you are still mad.

I am not mad. I promise.

You want to take it for a spin,
just around the block?

Awesome.

-Thanks mate.
-No worries.

-Isn't she a beauty Mrs. Rafter?
-Yeah she is.

I guess we'll be adding
bigger garage to the checklist.

It was so weird just seeing him
standing there.

Well, it is not like
he's been gone for years.

You did see him in the clink.

Yeah, but that's different
to seeing him at work.

Top up?

When do you reckon
he sat his exam?

They must've let him study
while he was in there.

I guess so.

Why didn't he
tell me he was coming back?

-I don't know.
-I mean you tell people

you are close to when something
big's happening, right?

Coby and I are close.
At least I thought we were.

Well you have mentioned his name
nineteen times

in the last five minutes
if that counts for anything.

And a hostel. Seriously,
we must have some room here.

Hi Dave. Yeah.
Do you want to do some overtime?

-Mm ...
-Coby's coming.

-Yeah, all right.
-We're in.

What?

-How'd you go?
-Yeah all good.

Missed having an apprentice
to boss around though.

What are you doing here?
Haven't you got a party to go?

Too hard getting a babysitter
on a Sunday.

A crying shame really.

I thought Ben was babysitting?

Yeah so did I
until he fell asleep

face down in the fruit bowl.

The lag
has officially kicked in?

Yeah it looks that way. Oh well.

Well, I don't mind babysitting.

I mean I know my track record
with Ruby

hasn't exactly been rock solid.

-That's putting it mildly.
-I reckon I could handle it.

Thanks mate, but I wouldn't want
to put you out.

I'm not going to
teach her to shoplift

till she's at least four

if that's what
you are worried about.

Well, I can help out.

-Really?
-Yeah I can babysit Coby

-while he babysits the kids.
-Oi.

Well, I mean we've been meaning
to catch up and that way

you and Julie
can go to the party.

Gee, thanks guys.

-Oh.
-Oh look who it is.

-Long lost friends.
- Trish hi.

Happy birthday.
it is just a little something.

Oh give it to charity.

I mean, we all have
so much stuff

in our lives don't we?

Oh yes I guess.
Well you look great.

I know. Three months
in an ashram with Abu Dah

and look at me?
Fifty five and fabulous.

-Abu Dah?
-My spirit guide.

Completely changed my life.

it is all about centering
and downsizing.

We're all burdened by

so much
unnecessary weight, aren't we?

I am off to Rwanda next week
to help build a school.

The white light that entered me
the moment I made that decision,

for an instant I was the centre
of the universe.

-Really? Just one instant?
-Hello.

Oh Trish, this is Donna.

A birthday champagne
on the house?

Just a mineral water for me.

I don't drink anymore.

I don't need
the emotional crutch.

Perhaps for Dave
and Julie though.

Yes.

Nathan.

Hey, hey Trish.

there is a lot of darkness
in your past, Nathan.

But I release you.
I release you from the guilt.

it is time, Nathan.

Let the white light in.

Come on everyone. Help centre
Nathan with your energy.

-Come on.
-Oh no.

Jet lag's really weird you know.
One minute you are on the nod,

the next you are wired.

Either way I shouldn't
be looking after small children.

-Who's with the kids?
-Coby.

-Coby?
-Plus Frankie's there too.

Ah.

So are you up for that drink?

-Now?
-Unless you are busy ...

No. Not at all. Do you want to
go somewhere or...

-I am easy.
-We've got drinks here.

-Here's perfect.

It must be strange being back?

Yeah kind of. It sort of
feels like I never left,

I mean even back in my old room.

Weird and I am
in your old house.

Yeah, that's weird.

How are your parents?
Have they found anything yet?

Oh no, no, no.
They will still be there

when the new folks move in.
Mum will be like,

"Oh don't mind us.
Want a cuppa?"

Right well we've got
cider or cider?

-I will have a cider.
-Just make sure it is not too--

Sweet, I know.
It gives you a rash.

I get a rash.

Once you've been
the centre of someone's world,

is it possible to be
anything else?

-Cheers.
-Cheers.

So this new guy, Buzz?

Don't pretend you don't know
what his name is.

I wasn't pretending.

I was just confirming that
you are actually dating a guy

who's named
after a cartoon doll.

Is this jealousy or just
classic Ben Rafter smart arse?

A little from column A,
a little from column B.

I've missed you, Em.

You too.

I've thought about doing this
so many times

just hanging and talking.

Yeah.

I am sorry.

No it is...

I kind of knew something
like this might happen.

But Buzz, he's a great guy.

The kind of bloke
that wouldn't ditch you

and then disappear
overseas right?

We've started something
and I am going to give it a go.

Sure.

And the last thing I want to do
is mess you around.

Again.

No you stay there.
I know the way.

Thanks Eleanor.

Well give him my love

and tell him
I will see him tomorrow. Bye.

That sounded positive.

Yeah. Dad's the best he's been
since he moved in.

-Oh God.
-I've just heard

-you've sold your house.
-Oh yeah, that's right.

Well it'll be nice
just the two of you.

-And Ruby.
-And Nathan and Edward.

Can't they live
somewhere else?

-Ruby's only three.
-And plus Nathan's got his heart

set on staying with us
and that's what we do isn't it,

as parents, make sacrifices
to keep our kids happy?

Absolutely not.

What you don't want
Sammy to be happy?

Abu Dah says that
we come into this world alone

and we die alone.

it is up to the individuals
to shape their own lives.

Well, I don't think Nathan
was alone when he was born.

I distinctly remember
being there.

And I filmed it.

Julie,
you need to be released

from all the pain
that you are carrying around.

it is not healthy for you.

I release you
from the vile blackness.

Thanks, Trish. Very kind.

I can't believe you two
were ever close.

So uptight.

Trust me, she's a lot more
relaxed than she used to be.

All that talk
about the Rwandan orphans.

I mean what does she want,
a medal?

Well, you do
your charity work too.

Yes, but I don't go
on about it, do I?

And I don't much care
for that blouse either,

while we're at it.

- Oh this is nice.
- Yeah awesome.

You do realize
if we keep going like this,

we'll turn into
Dave and Julie Rafter?

-Oh my God.
-Yeah, I know.

Oh God, we're that one step away
from Boggle and comfy slippers.

You'd win. I'm crap at spelling.

Did you ever see yourself
living like this?

I'd do something
about the decor.

Seriously.

Um, yeah, eventually I guess.

I'd live out in the country,
have lots of land

and do painting,
have like eight kids.

Eight? Bloody hell
you'd want to get started.

You offering?

I suppose a cuppa's
out of the question?

Not at all.

Ooh, I bet they've got some
lovely bickies too.

Let's see what's
in the treasure chest.

Whoa.

It looks like
someone needs some clearing out.

- TMI, Cobes.

What?

Just you.

-What about me?
-You've changed.

-How?
-I don't know. Just...

more relaxed I guess.

Yeah well I...

it must be weird that life
sort of kept going without you.

Mine kept going too.

More chickpeas.
Better open a window.

Let's talk about that
darkness in you, Dave.

-Oh, Trish, have you met Gary?

He's the Boat Club chef.

You're responsible
for the incredible canapes.

-Guilty as charged.
- They're glorious.

I might have to steal you
and lock you away in my pantry.

-You're just in time

-for the cleansing.
-Sorry?

-You will be.
-Excuse me everyone,

we are about to start
so when you feel ready

to release just step forward
and let the universe in.

Dave,
why don't you go first.

Yeah, dad,
why don't you go first?

Oh my universe
is just perfect thanks.

Oh, oh well then who...
Oh! Oh I am so sorry.

-Oh! No it is quite okay.
- Oh I am such an oaf.

That was right
in your middle chakra.

-Chakra?
-Let me help you. Sit down.

Get your hands off him!

Well, that certainly
killed the party.

I can't believe I missed it.

Oh my bladder
has the worst timing.

Why? What happened?

-Menopause, the musical?
- Oh Sammy.

A title fight
at the Boat Club.

Trish versus Donna.
I will put the kettle on.

-You can hear the highlights.
-So how were the kids?

-Amazing and not a peep.
-Yeah, Ben's crashed out too.

-Jules, cuppa?
- Love one.

-I will get the bickies. Sammy?
- Yes please.

What are you doing now?

I thought I might go
and mainline some tequila.

-Want company?
-As long as

-you don't talk about fiber.
-So, tempt you with a cuppa?

Ah, there it is.

- No, thanks you.
-Actually we better get going.

-Yeah, I'm going to hit the hay.
- Yeah.

-Okay. Thank you so much.
-All right. See you later.

See you.

- Bye.

-Oh wow. it is Saskia.

Well are you going to answer it?

Hey. Long time no speak.

Yeah just hang on a sec.

She said that her
treatment's going well.

She's on antidepressants

but she feels ready
to see Edward so...

"Ready", that's her words.

-What, she's coming to Sydney?
-Yeah.

-When's that going to happen?
-A couple of weeks.

So what are you
going to do?

I don't know.
She hasn't been here for Edward.

She can't just waltz in

and expect me to fall over
backwards for her.

-She's his mother.
-Could've fooled me.

Nathan she's going to
have to have a say

in his upbringing,

and you can't keep Edward
from his mum.

Okay Matt,
line them up.

We bought tequila!

Hello?

"It's been rich, it's been real.

"See you
on the flipside, roomie."

He's moved out.

It seems sudden.

Yeah. Yeah it is.

Well he wouldn't
just leave for no reason,

not if things were working out.

Is it something to do with me?

-What do you, what do you mean?
-I don't know.

Did something happen?

No, no I...

there were, there was a moment--

You know what?
it is not my business.

it is fine for you to ask.

-it is actually not.
-Really it, it was nothing.

it is cool and like I said
it is not my business

as long as you are okay
with him going?

Yeah. Yeah.

Thanks.

-So...
-So...

A bottle of tequila
between two is a bit much.

Yeah, yeah,

probably leave the lid on it I,
I guess.

-I should go then.
-If you want to...

I am not sure that I do.

I've, I've got beer
if you'd prefer beer?

Beer's good.

Hello.

Hey.

Are you okay?

Yeah.

I actually no I am not.

I don't think
this is a very good idea.

Well it is a bit late now.

Yeah, I know.

Hey...

Nah I... I think it's a mistake.

Okay.

Well it is your call.

Yeah I reckon we could fit you
in around about two o'clock?

Okay.
Thanks for the call.

it is amazing
how something so small

-could make so much washing eh?
-Oh tell me about it.

Now if Trish wants
something to cleanse,

she should put her
powers to better use.

Are you feeling better?

Yeah. Yep.

That's good.

You know I just thought I could
shut Saskia out of Edward's life

but it is not realistic.

Have you found a place
to buy yet?

I think renting's more practical
at this stage.

Hey, listen dad...

Yeah?

I think that you should
just look for a place

big enough for you guys.

What about you and Edward?

You and mum have been great.

No you've been more than great

and I'll come over all the time
but I need my own place.

-You sure?
-Yeah. Yeah I will manage.

Okay, you do
what you have to do.

Just one thing,
let me tell your mother.

Yep.

it is been great catching up
with everyone.

They've grown up a lot.

I need the phone.

I've got to have
the Kingswood looked at.

it is making that
clunking noise again.

The Kingswood?

The car. it is been playing up.

Oh okay.

Well you know
what I am talking about.

Yeah. Sorry.

I'll call
the mechanic this afternoon.

Yeah good Louise.
He likes you better than me.

He might give you a bit
of a discount eh?

I am going for a walk.

-Oh I'll come too if you like?
-No, no, no, you stay here.

I won't be long.

I vaguely remember the car,

I just didn't
make the connection.

Can I ask you something?

Is it me that upsets him?

I mean I don't know
what he's like

when I am not here.

But I don't like
seeing him distressed and...

I'd hate to think it was me
that was making it worse.

I don't think it is that
black and white.

I think you are being polite.

So just be honest.

He does seem
a bit more confused with you.

I think seeing you
drags him back to the present

and then he resists it.

So what do I do?

I can't be anything
other than myself.

- How'd you go with Emma?
-Don't try and distract me.

Ha. Don't tell me you made
a dick of yourself?

- Oh what?
-You are worse at this game

than when you left,
if that's possible.

She's moved on and I'm not going
to be the guy to wreck all that.

No plus, Buzz would wreck you.

Oh you reckon?

So, you all right?

Yeah, of course.

It does sting a bit
because I am ready now

and I wasn't before. But,

Emma's found Buzz and I am going
to find somebody too.

it's kind of exciting, you know,
knowing that it is possible.

What about you eh?

The big 3-0
and I wasn't at the party.

I bet it was massive?
Oh it was massive all right. Mm.

Me and Retta almost broke up.

What? No way. Why?

The new business was killing us.

Plus,

things haven't been the same
since we lost the baby.

Anyway, so,
where are you going next?

I might stay put.
I am over travelling.

Ah you can move back here.

Oh I don't think so.

I think staying here
would be a bit weird.

Oh that's all right.

I don't mind weird.
I like weird.

I know mate. I know.

-There you go.
- Oh. Hello.

-Hey.
-Thank you.

Hello.

How are you going?

Honestly? I don't know.

Depending what happens
with Saskia I might have to

go back to the UK.

Yeah, well, cross that bridge
when you come to it.

You tried to warn me

about the age difference,
about having a kid together

so fast but you never said
"I told you so".

-Not once.
-I'd never say that.

You and dad are a hard act
to follow, you know?

You're a great team,
you are always happy.

Yeah give or take
a hundred off days.

-Oh.

Darling, no matter
what country you end up in,

you are tied to Edward
for the rest of your life

and that's exciting.

Yeah. Yeah I guess it is.

And he's tied to you,
aren't you?

Well,
until he turns eighteen

and then he'll probably
take off overseas.

Oh yes and then he'll return
to mooch off me

once he has a surprise kid
and he needs the free rent.

Yes.

He'll look after you
when you are old.

Granddad's okay.

No he's not really.

And I think I just make it
harder for him to settle.

Why don't you both have a break?

You've got enough on your plate

with the house hunting
and everything.

Why don't you just
take a couple of weeks off?

-Oh, I can't darling.
-Well, a few days then.

Ben and I will still visit.

I just hate seeing him upset.

You love him, mum.
That's never in doubt.

You've only ever done
what's best for him.

When did you get to be so smart?

Online course.
I will send you the link.

Thanks.

This two bedder
in Arncliffe looks promising.

Two bedder?
What happened to three?

Yeah about that ...

Ah. Nathan's not
moving in with us.

You knew?

I can read your mind darling.

I saw him looking at
units online.

And you are okay with that?

Oh, well, he's a dad now.
He's got to make his own nest.

-Yeah.
-Face it old man,

we're not the centre
of their world anymore.

No.

Just like this house isn't going
to be the centre of ours.

-I miss this house already.
-Me too.

Ben travelled around the world
to say goodbye to it.

Yeah, but it is not the same
for them.

it is not the same wrench
that we feel.

Just as well.

We can't all chain ourselves to
the verandah on settlement day.

You know what?
I think we can chuck these.

What?

The kids were right.
We've run out of time.

Let's look at renting.

-Really?
-Yep.

-You sure?
-Mm-hm.

Oh!

Go away!

-Away!
-I really didn't like that one.

Overpriced and overvalued!

My place
in the universe

might've changed

but there is someone who will
always be the centre of mine.