Packed to the Rafters (2008–2013): Season 6, Episode 2 - First Time for Everything - full transcript
Mom always says,
"Darling,
there's a first time
for everything."
Sure, there are some
small firsts
but then there's
the big ones,
first love, first kiss,
first time away
from your wife and son.
-Yes!
Hello. Hi. Hi, guys.
He can hear you.
Oh. What's he doing?
Oh, he's got
his listening face on.
Hello, Edward! It's Daddy.
Big smile for Daddy,
sweetheart.
Can't blame him.
There's nothing much
to smile about with you guys
over there and me here.
Oh, oh, look.
Isn't he gorgeous?
Hello, Edward.
Hi, little man.
-Oh.
-Oh, sorry.
Sorry to interrupt.
Hi, Saskia.
Oh, look, it's fine.
Oh, look he's grown so much.
Oh, um, sorry.
Anyway, I'll be seeing
you both soon.
-All right.
-Bye, Saskia.
Bye, Edward.
We've created a monster
and I don't mean Edward.
How are you feeling
about the job interview?
Good. I hope I get it.
I need you guys here.
And we'll be there
really soon,
won't we, Edward?
We'll fly over
and be with Daddy.
Did you see that?
He just smiled.
He did.
That was his first real smile
and it was at me,
wasn't it? It...
It wasn't wind.
Definitely for you.
Oh, the next time
I wanna be there in person.
Look, you better get ready.
I wanna keep talking.
I know, me too,
but we've just had
a little chuck, haven't we?
And you better get ready
to go.
You don't wanna be late.
I love you guys.
We love you too.
Bye, Daddy. Bye, Daddy.
First smile.
That has to be some sort
of good luck charm.
-Righto, guys, wish me luck.
-Oh, is it that time already?
-No, I'm early.
-Of course you are.
-A good impression?
-Yup.
The plan is to go in there,
wow them,
get them to employ me,
start the rest of my life.
-In that order.
-Well, you look great.
-Mom.
-What?
-Is that really necessary?
-Try and stop her.
Do you think moms ever stop
prepping their sons
-for job interviews?
-Obviously not.
I bet Richard Branson's mom
still spits on her hanky
-and wipes his face.
-Gross.
Behind every great man
is a woman
covering him with saliva.
Exactly. So you know much
about the job?
Only that it's working
in sales for charity,
trying to drum up sponsors.
So it could mean big bucks?
It could mean
good-sized bucks.
Well, you're the man
for the job.
And you're the mom
for the man for the job.
-That's right.
-Yeah.
-Come on. March.
-And I am the husband
of the mom of the man
for the job.
- Good one, Dad.
- Yeah.
-Ooh, hang on.
-What? What?
Mom, are you gonna follow me
the whole way?
No, no, no,
just to the door
then I thought I might wave
at the nice man
through the window
until he gives you the job.
-Stop.
-I'm kidding. Go.
-Okay. Bye.
-Good luck.
Oh.
-Mom! You're... You've got--
-What, I'm going next door.
-Good luck!
-Thanks!
Here it is. Extra, extra,
read all about it.
New business led
by a hot Greek guy.
-Led?
-Yes. Simpler headline.
-Ooh, open it.
- Ooh.
- There we are.
- Ooh.
Oh, that's an awful
photo of me.
Oh, not possible.
I have a giant chin.
-I look good.
-Shh!
-So you like it?
-It's great.
It makes Living Balcony look
like an awesome new business.
What's not to like?
Yeah, we look like go getters.
-And fun, it says we're fun!
-Thank you so much, Julie.
-Oh, for a good cause.
So do you want a tea
or coffee or anything?
No, no. I just wanted
to drop that off.
-Thanks, bye.
-Thanks, bye.
Right. Well, I better get
in the shower and get going.
Oh, no, me first.
I have a customer in--
No. What about me?
I've got a client meeting too.
Hey! Hey!
-Hey, hey, hey, hey!
-Hey, what about the roster?
Do we have
a bathroom roster now?
No, the shop roster.
I'm opening up
this morning remember?
-So?
-So it makes sense
that I should be first
in the shower.
Uh-uh-uh, I have a meeting
with a potential client.
-I need to look sharp.
-Well, we can swap
-if you like?
-What?
I can meet the client,
you can open the shop.
-What are you trying to say?
-Nothing.
What, you think I can't handle
a simple client meeting?
-Of course not.
-So why do you wanna swap?
-Sorry, guys!
-Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!
Uh, okay, well, tell
me more about your set up.
So we're a small organization,
tiny really.
It's certainly cozy.
Well, what can I say?
We use the money
to help people,
not rent glamorous offices.
Of course.
That's all right.
So, um, the job
that I'm applying for--
Yes. So you would be
our liaison
with local business,
sweet talking them
so that they'll sponsor us.
Right. So selling the charity
to the public?
Exactly.
Oh, but you also get
to interact
with the people that we help.
Wow, that sounds amazing.
Oh, look, it is.
And everyone
who works here does it
for the love
of the job. It's...
It's not about the money.
Which was gonna be
my next question.
Yes.
Well, keep in mind
that it's a rewarding job
when I tell you
that the salary is...
probably less
than you're used to.
How much less?
Well, there's still
a last little bit
of funding to be locked in.
I mean we do get by,
it's just sometimes
a bit of a...
a bit of a squeeze.
But a fun one.
Yeah, I'm not selling this
to you very well, am I?
Are you offering me
the job already?
Well, with your background
in sales, you'd be perfect.
Oh. Thank you.
To be honest,
we've been having a little
trouble filling the role.
It's just not exactly
everyone's cup of tea.
I see.
Well, that's a first,
you turning down work.
-Was it that bad?
-No.
She was really nice
and it's a good cause,
but they just seemed
a bit disorganized
and they clearly have
no budget.
Oh, sweetheart.
She couldn't even offer me
a coffee.
Look, can you understand
that I don't wanna take
the first thing
that comes along.
Like, I have to get
this right.
I have to support
Edward and Saskia.
-Good for you, mate.
-No.
You think I should've
taken it, don't you?
Of course not.
You do what feels right.
Whoo. Onto bigger
and better things, huh?
Absolutely.
How'd the interview go?
Don't ask.
Are you off, Dad?
It looks like it.
Going to see Eleanor?
-Hmm.
-No, Dad.
The offer still stands,
you know?
Next time
she drops you home,
why don't you just
invite her in?
Maybe I will.
I just don't want there
being any secrets between us.
Neither do I.
-What?
-Nothing.
Wow, mate.
What a great space.
And you're
running late.
- Am I?
-I hope your tardiness
isn't an indicator of
the slackness in other areas.
Of course not.
I'm after a team that's
efficient and on time.
Yup. That's us.
So you about heard us
on a website?
Yup. And I read about you guys
in the paper this morning.
- Yeah?
-Look, I'm not after a "fun"
team of party animals.
I want experienced people
who can work to my budget.
-We can do that.
-Great.
This is what I'm after.
Oh, mate, that looks great.
So what's your best price?
Sorry?
Your quote for the job.
Say, $8,000?
Well, you know,
I'm gonna have to--
I'm short on time, mate.
Do you reckon we do
business or not?
Oh, well, let's see.
Look, if you'd rather go
have fun somewhere else,
there's plenty of other
companies that I can go to
who'll quite happily take
this job on.
-Yep, $8,000.
-Great.
Well, uh,
something like $8,000--
Eight thousand's
the quote that I heard.
She totally loved
our style,
you know, everything,
but even with the extra help,
the job was just
way out of our league.
It's a shame.
It killed me
turning down work.
Girls, we got the gig!
-What?
-Carbo, that's great.
Honey, that's amazing.
When do we start?
We should go around there
and give him a quote.
Oh, well, there's
no need for that.
Um, why not?
Well, because I already
gave him a quote.
Carbo, honey,
we need to figure out
how much it's
gonna cost first.
Yeah. I... I know
but, you know,
the guy was being
really pushy, you know.
He put me on the spot.
Well, at least
we got the job.
-What are the details?
-Okay.
Well, he wants to turn
his courtyard into this.
- Ooh, nice.
-Ooh, wow.
Mm, yeah, from this.
- Oh.
- That's massive.
So how much
did you quote him?
Emma's right.
You know, we got the gig.
-Carbo.
- $8,000.
What?
-$8,000.
-Are you insane?
Have you even had
a look at this picture?
It's gonna cost
a lot more than that.
Look, there's landscaping
and electrical and--
We're gonna be lucky
to break even.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
I know.
But we're out there now
and this might even lead
-to more work.
-Oh, yeah.
At those rates, everyone
will wanna hire us.
We'll be renovating the entire
neighborhood for nothing.
Look, you weren't there, okay?
The guy came out hard.
He knew we were new business
and he kept pushing.
He was pushing and...
Hey, we're booked.
-Okay?
You know,
focus on the positive.
I'll get the champagne.
Water.
Nice view from there, huh?
Well, you can't blame a bloke
for having a squiz.
What, peering over
a fence trying to catch
a glimpse of a girl who
barely knows you're alive?
-What is this, high school?
-It's romantic.
It's creepy and, look,
just be careful.
Emma's ex is Ben.
Ooh, what's big bad Ben
gonna do?
He does have
a black belt in ninjutsu.
Actually, it's only
a brown belt
but combine that with
his anger management issues,
-my God.
-And you are?
-This is Nathan.
-I'm Ben's brother.
Right. Buzz.
Oh, you're the new sparkie.
-Nice to meet you.
-You too.
I'll be seeing you around.
Oh, and tell your brother
he's got good taste.
Are you right?
Okay.
One thing we can't use
is cheap materials.
Yeah. But we have
to slash expenses somehow
if we're gonna break even.
Hey, I can do most
of the work myself, you know,
-the visible stuff, I mean.
-Yeah?
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
I've helped heaps
of my cousins
on the building sites.
You know, my cousin Jim,
he said I handled
his forklift like a poet.
-Is that a euphemism?
-A what?
Great. So Carbo takes care
of the physical labor
-and looking hot in a singlet.
-Yeah, you got it.
Oh, if we could keep
the sexual harassment
to a minimum
for just five minutes--
-Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry.
- Okay.
The client wants
garden lights.
That's an electrical job.
Yeah. It's also a massive job.
Retta, look, I know
we're a bit over our heads--
-A bit?
-Yeah. Emma, will you please
-tell her--
-No, no, no, no. I'm not...
-I'm not getting involved.
-Do you see what you've done?
I've done nothing.
You're the one who started it.
-G'day, g'day.
-Hello!
I thought I'd come
and check out the new shop.
-It's great.
-Yeah. Hey, you want a tour?
-Yeah, of course. Lead the way.
-Come on.
I've been trying
to convince the girls
to let me build a bar
back here.
I should cancel
my lunch date.
You can't cancel.
Besides, he's a "handyman".
Get it?
-I'm glad you called.
-Yeah, me too.
Actually, it's a funny
coincidence.
Hey, you're not gonna tell me
we're long lost
brother and sister?
-Ohh.
-Good.
Carry on then.
Um, well, as you know,
I own this outdoor space
kind of design company.
Well, long story short,
we need a few favors
for this big job we've got.
And here I was thinking
a beautiful girl
wanted to ask me out when
really she was just using me.
Look, I'm sorry.
I don't mean to put you
on the spot,
but if you know anything
about garden lights--
Sorry, electrics aren't
really my area of expertise.
Ah.
Is that it? Date over?
-Move onto the next tradie?
-Look, of course not.
So, does this mean
if I was to ask you out
for a drink tonight,
you wouldn't say no?
I wouldn't dream of it.
Oh, sorry.
I have to take this.
Yeah, sure. Go ahead.
-Hello?
-Craig, it's Donna.
Can you excuse me a sec?
-How can I help?
- Oh, nothing urgent.
Just checking that we're
still on for tonight?
Tonight?
Yeah, yeah.
Looking forward to it.
As am I.
Very much.
Not that I, um...
Well, you know, um,
I'll see you soon.
Bye.
Sorry about that.
Is it work?
Sort of.
Babe, what are you doing up?
How was the job interview?
Well, I told you I'll call you
in the morning.
What time is it there?
Oh, Edward's been crying.
I can't sleep.
Poor thing.
Him or me?
Both of you.
Have you tried--
Oh, please don't give me
a list of things to try.
I've done all the tricks.
Twice.
-Are you okay?
Time for trick number 853.
Bye.
Bye.
And then there are
some firsts you don't want.
That feeling when your wife
needs your help
and you're not there
to give it.
It's just been tough on her
since I left. Babies are hard.
-Oh, that's an understatement.
-And I'm not there to help.
Well, surely she must have
someone to lend a hand?
-What about her family?
-No, that's just it,
she doesn't.
Both her parents are gone.
She doesn't have any siblings.
Oh, poor thing.
I don't know what I would've
done without Mom and Dad
when you lot were born.
Why do you think we moved back
to Australia, Nana Julie?
-Warm weather?
-And free childcare?
Ooh, Grandpa Dave's
gonna love that.
I shouldn't have left
so soon after he was born.
Well, darling,
she wanted you to, remember?
You're setting up
a new life for your family.
Sleeplessness and crankiness
just go with the territory.
Yeah. I just... I wish I knew
what I could do to help.
Be a rock.
Well, can you be a rock from
the other side of the world?
You can.
All right.
Carbo, this area is twice
the size that you estimated.
Look, I was under pressure.
I measured in steps.
Steps?
How big are your feet?
Oh, wow, this is
even bigger...
Yeah, it was big.
Yes, it's big.
-So how'd it go?
-Oh, no luck.
-Not his area of expertise.
-Bummer.
Yeah. But I did manage
to score a second date
out of it though
so, you know,
-swings and roundabouts.
-Details please.
It's tonight
but not until later.
I don't know, he has something
on this evening.
-Oh, a booty call. Whoo-whoo.
-Carbo, shut up.
-Keep going.
-Okay. He's Mom's handyman.
-Is that weird?
-No, it's kind of hot.
Not quite as hot
as the pool boy though.
Oi. I didn't think you'd have
time for a gossip session.
Oh, this is
a pre-planning thing.
I was just about to say that.
I should get back to the shop.
Yeah.
So who's taking charge here?
-I am.
-I am.
Listen, Rick, we understand
with this job that time is
of the essence but--
Well, it doesn't seem like it.
Perhaps I should outsource
the water feature
to somebody else
because I'm not spending
a fortune just to be
mucked around.
We'll do it
for no extra charge.
What?
Okay.
I appreciate it, yeah.
-Good job, Retta.
-Excuse me?
You're the one that got us
into this mess.
Well, you just made it worse.
Keeping the client happy
is not the same
as giving him a completely
unrealistic quote.
-I was stressed.
-No, you were an idiot.
As usual.
-I'm sorry. I didn't--
-No, no. I get it. I get it.
It's fine.
You're perfect, I'm not.
I wanna talk business.
G'day, Carbo.
Nice to see you.
Yeah. We've got
a small electrical thing
as part of our
Living Balcony job. Small.
Which means freebie.
No, it doesn't.
But if you're offering,
I'll take it.
-Mostly I'm after a discount.
-Oh.
And don't think I've come
running straight to you.
Emma's already tried
some sparkie friend of hers
-but it didn't pan out.
-Oh, yeah. Okay.
So we're second choice?
- Not helping.
-Hey, I'll give you a hand.
-Yeah?
-Yeah?
Well, lunch breaks
and the weekend.
It won't interfere
with any our jobs.
Good to hear.
What's your name, mate?
-Buzz.
-Buzz?
-Yeah. What's yours?
-Carbo.
-Carbo?
-Yeah.
A meeting of great minds.
Buzz, you're
a dead-set legend.
-You're a very generous man.
-It's what they say.
Especially when you hear
Emma's name.
What, is that her business?
Must've missed that bit.
You are good.
You are good.
-Oh, here he is.
-Hey.
The star of the local paper.
Signed any autographs yet?
-No, not yet, no.
-Ah.
Hey, is Natho here?
-Uh, yeah, he's--
-Yeah.
- Carbo. Beer?
-Hey. Yes.
Uh, unless you're
packing vodka.
Ooh, don't tell me work's
that rough already?
Well...
me and Retta had
our first big fight.
Oh, God.
One for the scrapbook.
We never really fight.
Well, every couple fights
eventually.
Do you and Saskia?
Not really.
I mean, we have
our differences.
Yeah. But you sort it out?
I mean, that's what people
hot for each other do, right?
They... They talk through it?
Yeah. Something like that.
She called me an idiot.
You called him an idiot?
He's just...
Carbo with a bit
of extra stress.
Yeah.
Which she takes out on me.
That's life, mate.
You can't just exist
in this love bubble
where everything's perfect
all the time.
Why not?
You've just got to trust
that your relationship's
strong enough to survive
the bumpy parts.
I'm telling you,
you're gonna be fine.
You are kidding me.
That smells amazing.
Ah.
Roast pumpkin risotto
with rocket and walnut salad.
Admit it, you're gonna miss
this once I'm gone.
How is it that
you can cook like this
and that every night
at Jake's
you were having
takeaway pizza?
Well, a man's got
an image to protect.
Where's all the mess?
Now this is takeaway
and you've hidden
the containers, isn't it?
-Admit it.
-I'm offended.
I'm even a slow stirrer.
This took me over an hour.
Who taught you
to make risotto?
No, no.
It's risotto.
Okay. Who taught you
to make risotto?
One of my illustrious careers
was as a dish pig
for this Italian joint,
if you can believe it.
Is there no beginning
to your talents?
Thank you.
Anyway, Salvatore,
he was the head chef,
he took me under his wing
and he taught me a few
of his signature dishes.
A sweet old bloke he was.
Why have I not heard
this story?
Well, you never asked.
Now, sit. Eat.
-No garlic bread?
-Garlic bread? Classy.
What do you think this is,
Papa Luigi's?
Who are you?
What've you done with Matt?
Hey, suspicion gives you
wrinkles.
Now there's a glass here
ready and waiting for you
so it can breathe.
It's a Chianti.
Pepper?
I don't know.
Carbo was just a bit
distant or something.
It was like I'd done
something wrong.
Yeah. Well, it was
good publicity for them.
Yeah, that's what I thought.
They came across as a young,
vibrant company
with lots of energy.
They should be rapt.
Now I know
why I keep you around.
Oh, go easy on Carbo.
He's got a lot on his mind.
-A first time for everything.
-Oh.
Oh, good, you're all here.
Ah, are you in
for dinner, Dad?
Actually, there's somebody
I'd like you to meet.
-Hello, Julie.
-Mrs. McCormack, hi.
Oh, no. Eleanor, please.
Gosh, I can still see
that little girl
who used to sneak
into my backyard.
-Um, I'm Dave, Jule's husband.
-Sorry. Yes.
-And this is Nathan, our son.
-Hi. Nice to meet you.
We were just passing through
and I thought I'd say hello.
-Oh, I brought an orange cake.
-Oh.
I remembered
how much you loved it.
Thank you.
Oh, I didn't realize
we were interrupting dinner.
-I should go.
-No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
It's... It won't be ready
for a while,
so why don't you
stay for a cuppa?
Oh, that sounds lovely.
Thank you.
Well, Nathan was the third.
He was the youngest.
-Until recently.
-Oh, that's right.
Ted mentioned you had
a younger sister.
Much younger.
Yeah, my Ruby, the best
surprise anyone could have.
That's what you said
about Rachel.
Well, once I got over
the shock.
Rachel's our eldest.
I love each
of my grandchildren equally.
Except for Ben.
He's barely tolerated.
I'm the favorite.
-Says who?
- It's a given.
I'm the only one that's
made you a great granddad.
True, true.
My little Edward.
Named after a great man,
I hear.
You've very lucky, Ted.
You have a beautiful family.
Well, that's all thanks
to Julie,
the best daughter
anyone could ask for.
-And I was involved too.
-Dad.
So, Eleanor,
did you and...
Sorry, I don't actually know
his first name,
Mr. McCormack,
did you ever have kids?
Brian, and no.
Unfortunately, kids weren't
in the grand plan for us,
but no complaints.
-I shouldn't stay.
-Oh, don't rush off.
Well, no, it was
simply nice to drop by.
I just wanted to say hello.
Hello, Eleanor.
Hello, Julie.
I'll walk you
to the door.
Thank you.
See you again, I hope.
Yep.
Are you okay?
Hm? Yeah, I'm fine.
You know, dad was
his old self tonight.
Wasn't he?
I think it's Eleanor.
She makes him happy.
Yeah, I'm impressed.
It's good. It feels like
we're moving forward.
What about when she starts
sleeping over?
Right. If you two are
gonna stand there
and talk about granddad's
sex life, I'm leaving.
Well, you could always
give us a hand, you know?
Well, I'm just waiting
for Saskia to Skype.
Wasn't that meant to be
eight o'clock?
Yes, that's what I thought.
Well, she's probably out
taking Edward for a walk.
Yeah, that's probably it.
I was saying one thing,
but my instincts were
saying something else.
♪ Dial up ♪
♪ My number now ♪
♪ Weaving it ♪
♪ Through the wire ♪
♪ Switch me on ♪
♪ Turn me up ♪
♪ I need la, la, la, la, la ♪
♪ I need ooh, la, la, la, la ♪
Craig.
How lovely to see you.
Good to see you too.
You look great.
Oh, this is new.
I almost bought it in blue,
but then I thought...
Well,
I guess it's not actually
a very interesting story.
I'm glad you like it though.
Sure.
- Everything all right?
-Sorry?
You just seem a bit away
with the pixies.
Oh, sorry, just things
on my mind.
You know, we don't have
to do anything.
We could just talk
if you'd rather?
Well--
Why don't we have
a glass of wine,
no pressure.
That'd be great.
It might be nice to chat,
get to know each other
a bit better?
It's just a stupid date.
A stupid date that you're
really nervous about.
Yeah, ridiculously nervous
but that doesn't mean
I have to go.
What? Why wouldn't you?
I just don't wanna leave you
here alone feeling miserable.
For God's sake,
I'm not an invalid.
I just had a dumb fight
with my dumb husband, okay?
You need to go.
-Are you sure?
-I'm positive.
Besides, this guy could
be Mr. Wonderful.
You don't wanna miss
a second of it, okay?
Now go.
Go, go, go, go go.
Where have you been?
Oh, I went for a walk.
Thought I'd clear my head.
-Right.
-I should go.
And then I got hungry
and I thought
you might be too.
Tofu red curry
with extra baby corn.
You remembered.
You're my wife.
Your favorite curry
is tattooed on my brain.
I'm so sorry.
Me too.
You're not an idiot.
I love you.
Hi, it's me.
I'm not gonna keep
hassling you.
Just, uh, give me
a call back when you can.
I'll leave the phone
by my bed.
Bye.
Oh, yeah.
Dad, what are you doing?
A little privacy please?
Sorry, mate.
I was just passing.
Everything all right?
She's not answering.
Something must be wrong.
There's no point
jumping to conclusions.
I need to get over there.
I can be on a plane
first thing--
Hey, Nathan, just calm down.
Sleep on it first.
Sleep on it, Dad?
What if I'm sleeping
and my wife's losing it?
I mean, I knew it'd be hard,
but I just...
-I miss them.
-Well, of course you do.
They're your family.
If I don't get a job
by the end of the week,
-I should probably go back.
-Right.
I mean, what was I thinking?
I left her there with a baby.
He is so small.
Of course she's stressed.
Nathan, stop beating up
on yourself.
You love them.
You want what's best
for them.
Trying to make a life here
is all part of that plan.
Yes. Then why does it
feel like
I'm doing everything wrong?
Because you expect
too much of yourself.
-Always have.
Just know that
whatever you decide,
your mom and I
are on your side.
Aunty Val, now, she thought
that I should go
into hospitality.
She was a cake decorator.
So out of all the options,
I didn't think
that hospitality
would be the one.
But once I'd started,
I just felt so comfortable.
Well, you certainly are
a people person.
That's very kind
of you to say.
I'm not sure that my daughter
would agree with you.
She worked for me for a while.
-End badly?
-Mm-mm.
No, but she certainly didn't
get special treatment.
I'm boring you, I'm sorry.
No, no. Not at all.
Just, uh, I can't stay.
-You've got somewhere to go?
-Well--
Oh, no, don't tell me.
I don't need to know who...
I'm sorry,
what you're doing.
I was having such a great time
chatting, I just lost track.
Yes, of course.
Um, let me pay you.
Oh, Donna, you know what?
There's no need.
Oh, don't be silly.
It's your time.
-It's the principle.
- No really.
-It was just talking.
-Semantics. Here you are.
Now, let's not speak
of it again.
♪ I don't like it ♪
♪ When you break me, honey ♪
♪ Why'd you have
To do that? ♪
I'm so sorry.
-I thought I'd been stood up.
-Oh, 10 minutes.
You can forgive 10 minutes,
can't you?
-The first round's on me?
-Are you okay?
Yeah. Just...
Yeah. Just annoyed
at being late.
Let me get
the second round too.
Oh, look who's getting cocky.
Who said there'll be
a second round?
Hey, I'm the one
on the back foot here.
The very least you could do
is let me shower you
with drinks and affection
to make up for it.
Oh, what kind of affection
were you thinking about?
I was gonna start
with some verbal flirtation
and take it from there.
Oh, yeah. I'm listening.
♪ Gave my love ♪
♪ To a shooting star ♪
♪ But she moves so fast
That I can't keep up ♪
♪ I'm chasing ♪
♪ I'm in love
With a shooting star ♪
♪ But she moves so fast... ♪
Okay. This one.
-Yes.
Well, done.
-Was running across the cliff.
-Yeah.
Really?
I've just got something
over here.
My bag.
-That was good.
So does this mean
I got the green light
for the next round?
-I should go.
This is the bit
where I tell you
how much I wanna
see you again.
Come home with me?
Look, um,
I know it's early days,
but I like you.
-A lot.
-I like you too.
You're thinking it over,
aren't you?
-I can tell.
-It's just work tomorrow.
Oh, and with that,
he loses her.
You haven't lost me
completely, just tonight.
-Is there someone else?
-No.
Well, an ex-someone else
but that's long over.
And you?
The answer is no actually.
You had me worried
for a second.
I respect your decision
to go home tonight.
Why, thank you.
But trust me,
I'm gonna persuade harder
next time.
And I'll let you.
Saskia? Hello?
I'm so sorry.
Where have you been?
I've been trying all night.
I know, I know. I just got
all your messages.
I didn't have my phone.
I've been so worried.
I know. Look,
Edward wasn't sleeping.
So a friend came over
and we just drove around
trying to get him
to drop off.
I guess I lost track of time.
I'm sorry.
What friend?
Sorry, I'm just--
Look, today's just
been a horrible blur.
Can we not talk about it?
Saskia, I thought something
terrible had happened, okay?
I was five minutes away
from getting on a plane.
Don't be silly.
I'm not being silly.
Okay. Do you have any idea
how insane it makes me
being this far away
from you guys?
I wanna come home.
But you need to find a job.
Oh, this is getting
ridiculous.
To hell with a job.
I wanna book a ticket.
Nathan, you're not
listening to me.
Were you listening to me
last night when I was trying
to get a hold of you?
Nathan, why are you speaking
to me with that tone?
I haven't done
anything wrong.
Okay, okay. I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm just exhausted.
And I know you are too,
even more so
but when I couldn't get
a hold of you I just--
I understand.
I freaked out.
I'm sorry.
It won't happen again.
I love you.
You too, Nathan.
Ni-night.
You... You wouldn't happen
to have any of the--
Just the girl
I wanna see.
-Oh, hi.
- Listen,
I haven't forgotten
about the job.
I'll be around
on my lunch break
-to give you a hand.
-Great. Hey, thanks so much.
-We really appreciate it.
-No problem.
All part of the service.
-Well, see you there.
-You bet.
You might wanna roll
that tongue
back into your mouth
there, buddy.
We don't wanna be tripping
over it while we work.
Yeah. Nice of you
to help out, Buzz.
I'm sure
they really appreciate it.
Oh, it's no big deal.
No, it's good to be
neighborly,
particularly
when it's on a lunch break
and it's not cutting
into company time.
Message received
loud and clear, boss.
I'll be back
at two o'clock sharp.
Yes, you will.
Hey, Natho.
Just the man I wanna see.
You feel like helping out
with a little muscle today?
Sorry, mate. I've
got somewhere else to be.
Oh, here's a surprise.
I hope I'm not interrupting
anything.
-Clearly I am.
- It's cool.
We were in need of a break.
How can we help you?
Hi. My name's Nathan Rafter
and I'm the fool
that turned down a job
here yesterday.
I've had a bit of a think
about it
and I think, no,
I know that I made a mistake
and if the job's still going,
I'm your man.
For the first time,
family trumped career
and I wouldn't have it
any other way.
Although we didn't,
you know, do anything.
-Oh.
-It was a lovely night.
We chatted for ages.
You paid for a chat?
Well, it was more
than a chat.
It was a connection.
I see.
-He didn't want me to pay.
-Right.
Darling, are you sure
you're still keeping love
and sex separate?
Yes it's just business.
'Cause it just sounds like
you're growing
a little bit fond of him,
that's all.
Oh, no.
Although, I've seen
this lovely cashmere jumper
that'd just suit him
to a tee.
-Donna--
-Oh, no, I didn't say
I was gonna buy it for him.
That'd be ridiculous.
Rah. Applause. Ahh.
You're looking
at a newly employed man.
-Oh, congratulations, Nathan.
-Oh. That's great.
-Where?
-Refuge Assist. The charity.
It looks like
I am their guy after all.
I thought you said
it wasn't for you?
-It'll do for now.
-Darling,
just because you're worried
about Saskia,
doesn't mean you should
accept any job you get.
It's a great company, Mom.
It's a great cause.
I think I just judged them
a little too harshly.
I mean, what could be better
than helping people
build a better life
for themselves?
Am I right?
You're right.
-Good for you.
-Thanks.
-Hi, hi, um...
-Hi.
What are you doing?
I'm Marco, hi.
Yeah. Oh, hi, good.
Um...
what are you doing?
I'm cooking and cleaning.
And you're Italian.
Si.
Right.
It suddenly makes sense.
Where's Matt?
Yes, Matt my friend.
- Hey, Marco? -Si.
-I was thinking gnocchi.
-Gnocchi.
Ah.
This is gonna take
some explaining.
All the cooking
and all the cleaning.
It's Marco.
Yes?
Yeah. look at him.
He loves it.
You're exploiting a,
what... what are you?
You're a...
You're a backpacker
or a tourist,
well, whatever,
for your own personal gain?
No, for our personal gain.
But that's beside the point.
Yeah, you lied to me.
Lie is such an ugly word.
Why do you put up with this?
He's using you.
-No, he's not.
-Yeah. No, I'm not.
It's simple barter.
Well, what does
he get out of it?
-You know, I don't wanna--
-Marco cooks and cleans
and in return I give him
free rides in the cab
and the odd guitar lesson.
Boom, boom, baby, baby
guitar, wow, wow.
-See? It's all good.
-Yes.
Friends.
You're unbelievable.
I have no money.
He is the best.
Is gnocchi gonna make it up?
Gnocchi.
-How's it going?
-Oh, hey.
So are you planning
on making a lifelong career
out of this sort of thing?
We'll see how it goes,
I guess.
-Hopefully.
-'Cause I'm always in
the market
to help out a pretty girl.
Really?
Because you should be
in the market
for a better line.
If I had a dollar
for every woman in the world
as beautiful as you,
I'd have a dollar.
Okay. Back to work.
Hey, thank you by the way.
We do appreciate your help.
No, don't worry.
I won't call in any favors
too fast,
unless they involve cocktails
and long walks on the beach.
So is that a no
to going out for a drink?
I'm afraid so.
But you know
I'll ask again, right?
Oh, bloody hell!
What is it?
A smashed the sewer pipe
by the look of it
and the smell.
- Carbo--
-It was an accident.
What the hell's going on?
Sorry, mate.
I didn't see it.
What do you mean
you didn't see it?
-I'm not paying for this.
-Hey, calm down, mate.
-It's not a big deal.
-Not to you maybe.
Look, a quick visit
from the plumber
-and it'll be good to go.
-No, no, no.
I'm done with you amateurs.
You're fired
and you're paying
for every single cent
of that damage.
Oh, come on, Rick.
It was awful
and he barely gave us
enough time
to pack up our stuff.
You poor things.
The whole job was cursed
from the start.
Anyway, I don't wanna think
about it anymore.
Change of subject.
Macrame.
Trendy or tacky?
I had a date last night.
Who with?
Someone great actually.
Names? No better, photos.
I'll tell you in good time.
I'm just feeling my way
at the moment.
Have you two spent
the night together yet?
Mom, I hardly know the guy.
Life's too short.
-I think you should go for it.
-Really?
Well, just because
you're intimate with someone
it doesn't mean
you have to marry them?
Why can't we separate
love and sex?
Wow. I like this you.
Hey, Mr. Ed.
Why the long face?
Look, I'm just gonna
come out and say it.
We had an accident on site.
Oh, God, are you okay?
Is Emma?
Yeah, yeah, we're fine.
So what happened?
-We got fired.
-What?
Yeah. There was this
pipe, okay?
-It got a little bit smashed.
-What do you mean little bit?
-Look, I was digging.
-You did this?
Retta, you have to calm down.
Calm down?
We lost the job, Carbo.
-Why should I be calm?
-Plus damages.
We also have to pay
for the damages.
How much?
Look, insurance
will cover it, okay?
Case closed.
We need to move on.
I knew we shouldn't have
taken this job.
We're actually gonna lose
money now.
It's a busted pipe, okay?
All costs covered.
-No, they're not!
-What?
What do you mean?
Because we're not insured.
Yes, yes, we are.
I've seen the paperwork.
No, no,
we're not insured now.
What the hell
are you talking about?
We couldn't afford
to pay for the full year
so I asked
to pay monthly instead.
-And?
-And this month
I let it lapse, okay?
I was gonna pay them
on Thursday.
And you didn't think
to tell me this!?
I didn't expect you
to start smashing things.
-Oh, this is all my fault?
-Yeah, you took the job,
you smashed the pipe.
Oh, I'm sorry, Ms. Perfect.
Oh, don't you turn this
around on me.
-Excuse me--
-Take responsibility
-for what you've done!
-I did, I did...
There's only one thing worse
than a first fight
and that's a second one.
You two all right with this?
-Yeah, it's fine.
-Goodo.
Well, I might have
an early night.
I'm having lunch
with Louise tomorrow.
Great. Um...
-Night, Dad.
- Night, Ted.
Eleanor.
I'm having lunch
with Eleanor.
Sure.
See you in the morning.
Cuppa?
No thanks.
Why don't you sit down?
I'll finish up here.
What are you doing?
I assumed I was
persona non grata.
What, because you lied to me
about your Italian maid?
Can we not talk about that
again please?
Poor old Salvatore
who took you under his wing,
taught you how to cook...
Well, okay,
that was partly true.
Which part?
The Italian restaurant.
I have been to one.
Bloody hell.
Okay. I lied.
I was honestly trying to
do the right thing.
I just did it the wrong way.
I know how protective
you are
about where you live.
Listen, I know
you're not a jerk,
all right?
And if you and Marco
wanna continue
with your little play dates
then who am I to judge?
So you're telling me
I'm not kicked out?
I'm not a monster.
You don't have anywhere else
to go.
So for the minute I'm saved?
Just keep looking, all right?
-Right.
-And until you find
somewhere decent
that isn't the back of a car.
Yeah. You...
You're fine to stay here.
Oh, you're getting soft
in your old age.
Don't rub it in.
I might change my mind.
So what can you cook?
Well, I do a mean cheese
on toast.
-I like cheese on toast.
-That's when
I don't burn the cheese.
Oh, look out, Nigella.
No, I like to think of myself
more like the chef
in The Muppets.
Yep there's lots
of first times.
Hurdy, gurdy, gurdy,
bork, bork, bork.
Some of them are small.
♪ Didn't seem ♪
♪ To get much better ♪
While some
of them feel big.
♪ All alone these years ♪
There's the first time
you allow yourself
to hope for the future.
♪ Never seem to get a hand... ♪
And the time you choose
just to live in the moment.
♪ Give these
Thoughts next to me ♪
So you're happy
with the place?
Yeah. They're a great team
doing really important work.
It'll be good to build
a company from the ground up.
Why haven't they built
themselves already?
I mean, I thought
that you said--
Babe, babe, babe,
they're hungry for it, okay?
They're hungry for it
and that's the main thing.
Well, then great.
Next thing we find a house
then Edward and I will
be there before we know it.
-I like the sound of that.
Well, that's my cue.
-Tell him I love him.
-Of course.
Oh, and tell him
I love his mom.
-Bye.
- Goodnight.
How was that, mate?
All good?
Yep, fantastic.
She was rapt about the job.
Oh, what did I tell you?
I told you
it would all work out.
-You have a gift.
-Oh, I know
and don't ever forget that.
Night.
♪ She's not one for battle... ♪
Edward, will you please
shut up!
♪ Can't take no more ♪
And for the first
time in a long time,
I felt everything
was at last
falling into place.
♪ Things don't get
Much harder ♪
♪ Secrets kept
And promises... ♪
"Darling,
there's a first time
for everything."
Sure, there are some
small firsts
but then there's
the big ones,
first love, first kiss,
first time away
from your wife and son.
-Yes!
Hello. Hi. Hi, guys.
He can hear you.
Oh. What's he doing?
Oh, he's got
his listening face on.
Hello, Edward! It's Daddy.
Big smile for Daddy,
sweetheart.
Can't blame him.
There's nothing much
to smile about with you guys
over there and me here.
Oh, oh, look.
Isn't he gorgeous?
Hello, Edward.
Hi, little man.
-Oh.
-Oh, sorry.
Sorry to interrupt.
Hi, Saskia.
Oh, look, it's fine.
Oh, look he's grown so much.
Oh, um, sorry.
Anyway, I'll be seeing
you both soon.
-All right.
-Bye, Saskia.
Bye, Edward.
We've created a monster
and I don't mean Edward.
How are you feeling
about the job interview?
Good. I hope I get it.
I need you guys here.
And we'll be there
really soon,
won't we, Edward?
We'll fly over
and be with Daddy.
Did you see that?
He just smiled.
He did.
That was his first real smile
and it was at me,
wasn't it? It...
It wasn't wind.
Definitely for you.
Oh, the next time
I wanna be there in person.
Look, you better get ready.
I wanna keep talking.
I know, me too,
but we've just had
a little chuck, haven't we?
And you better get ready
to go.
You don't wanna be late.
I love you guys.
We love you too.
Bye, Daddy. Bye, Daddy.
First smile.
That has to be some sort
of good luck charm.
-Righto, guys, wish me luck.
-Oh, is it that time already?
-No, I'm early.
-Of course you are.
-A good impression?
-Yup.
The plan is to go in there,
wow them,
get them to employ me,
start the rest of my life.
-In that order.
-Well, you look great.
-Mom.
-What?
-Is that really necessary?
-Try and stop her.
Do you think moms ever stop
prepping their sons
-for job interviews?
-Obviously not.
I bet Richard Branson's mom
still spits on her hanky
-and wipes his face.
-Gross.
Behind every great man
is a woman
covering him with saliva.
Exactly. So you know much
about the job?
Only that it's working
in sales for charity,
trying to drum up sponsors.
So it could mean big bucks?
It could mean
good-sized bucks.
Well, you're the man
for the job.
And you're the mom
for the man for the job.
-That's right.
-Yeah.
-Come on. March.
-And I am the husband
of the mom of the man
for the job.
- Good one, Dad.
- Yeah.
-Ooh, hang on.
-What? What?
Mom, are you gonna follow me
the whole way?
No, no, no,
just to the door
then I thought I might wave
at the nice man
through the window
until he gives you the job.
-Stop.
-I'm kidding. Go.
-Okay. Bye.
-Good luck.
Oh.
-Mom! You're... You've got--
-What, I'm going next door.
-Good luck!
-Thanks!
Here it is. Extra, extra,
read all about it.
New business led
by a hot Greek guy.
-Led?
-Yes. Simpler headline.
-Ooh, open it.
- Ooh.
- There we are.
- Ooh.
Oh, that's an awful
photo of me.
Oh, not possible.
I have a giant chin.
-I look good.
-Shh!
-So you like it?
-It's great.
It makes Living Balcony look
like an awesome new business.
What's not to like?
Yeah, we look like go getters.
-And fun, it says we're fun!
-Thank you so much, Julie.
-Oh, for a good cause.
So do you want a tea
or coffee or anything?
No, no. I just wanted
to drop that off.
-Thanks, bye.
-Thanks, bye.
Right. Well, I better get
in the shower and get going.
Oh, no, me first.
I have a customer in--
No. What about me?
I've got a client meeting too.
Hey! Hey!
-Hey, hey, hey, hey!
-Hey, what about the roster?
Do we have
a bathroom roster now?
No, the shop roster.
I'm opening up
this morning remember?
-So?
-So it makes sense
that I should be first
in the shower.
Uh-uh-uh, I have a meeting
with a potential client.
-I need to look sharp.
-Well, we can swap
-if you like?
-What?
I can meet the client,
you can open the shop.
-What are you trying to say?
-Nothing.
What, you think I can't handle
a simple client meeting?
-Of course not.
-So why do you wanna swap?
-Sorry, guys!
-Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!
Uh, okay, well, tell
me more about your set up.
So we're a small organization,
tiny really.
It's certainly cozy.
Well, what can I say?
We use the money
to help people,
not rent glamorous offices.
Of course.
That's all right.
So, um, the job
that I'm applying for--
Yes. So you would be
our liaison
with local business,
sweet talking them
so that they'll sponsor us.
Right. So selling the charity
to the public?
Exactly.
Oh, but you also get
to interact
with the people that we help.
Wow, that sounds amazing.
Oh, look, it is.
And everyone
who works here does it
for the love
of the job. It's...
It's not about the money.
Which was gonna be
my next question.
Yes.
Well, keep in mind
that it's a rewarding job
when I tell you
that the salary is...
probably less
than you're used to.
How much less?
Well, there's still
a last little bit
of funding to be locked in.
I mean we do get by,
it's just sometimes
a bit of a...
a bit of a squeeze.
But a fun one.
Yeah, I'm not selling this
to you very well, am I?
Are you offering me
the job already?
Well, with your background
in sales, you'd be perfect.
Oh. Thank you.
To be honest,
we've been having a little
trouble filling the role.
It's just not exactly
everyone's cup of tea.
I see.
Well, that's a first,
you turning down work.
-Was it that bad?
-No.
She was really nice
and it's a good cause,
but they just seemed
a bit disorganized
and they clearly have
no budget.
Oh, sweetheart.
She couldn't even offer me
a coffee.
Look, can you understand
that I don't wanna take
the first thing
that comes along.
Like, I have to get
this right.
I have to support
Edward and Saskia.
-Good for you, mate.
-No.
You think I should've
taken it, don't you?
Of course not.
You do what feels right.
Whoo. Onto bigger
and better things, huh?
Absolutely.
How'd the interview go?
Don't ask.
Are you off, Dad?
It looks like it.
Going to see Eleanor?
-Hmm.
-No, Dad.
The offer still stands,
you know?
Next time
she drops you home,
why don't you just
invite her in?
Maybe I will.
I just don't want there
being any secrets between us.
Neither do I.
-What?
-Nothing.
Wow, mate.
What a great space.
And you're
running late.
- Am I?
-I hope your tardiness
isn't an indicator of
the slackness in other areas.
Of course not.
I'm after a team that's
efficient and on time.
Yup. That's us.
So you about heard us
on a website?
Yup. And I read about you guys
in the paper this morning.
- Yeah?
-Look, I'm not after a "fun"
team of party animals.
I want experienced people
who can work to my budget.
-We can do that.
-Great.
This is what I'm after.
Oh, mate, that looks great.
So what's your best price?
Sorry?
Your quote for the job.
Say, $8,000?
Well, you know,
I'm gonna have to--
I'm short on time, mate.
Do you reckon we do
business or not?
Oh, well, let's see.
Look, if you'd rather go
have fun somewhere else,
there's plenty of other
companies that I can go to
who'll quite happily take
this job on.
-Yep, $8,000.
-Great.
Well, uh,
something like $8,000--
Eight thousand's
the quote that I heard.
She totally loved
our style,
you know, everything,
but even with the extra help,
the job was just
way out of our league.
It's a shame.
It killed me
turning down work.
Girls, we got the gig!
-What?
-Carbo, that's great.
Honey, that's amazing.
When do we start?
We should go around there
and give him a quote.
Oh, well, there's
no need for that.
Um, why not?
Well, because I already
gave him a quote.
Carbo, honey,
we need to figure out
how much it's
gonna cost first.
Yeah. I... I know
but, you know,
the guy was being
really pushy, you know.
He put me on the spot.
Well, at least
we got the job.
-What are the details?
-Okay.
Well, he wants to turn
his courtyard into this.
- Ooh, nice.
-Ooh, wow.
Mm, yeah, from this.
- Oh.
- That's massive.
So how much
did you quote him?
Emma's right.
You know, we got the gig.
-Carbo.
- $8,000.
What?
-$8,000.
-Are you insane?
Have you even had
a look at this picture?
It's gonna cost
a lot more than that.
Look, there's landscaping
and electrical and--
We're gonna be lucky
to break even.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
I know.
But we're out there now
and this might even lead
-to more work.
-Oh, yeah.
At those rates, everyone
will wanna hire us.
We'll be renovating the entire
neighborhood for nothing.
Look, you weren't there, okay?
The guy came out hard.
He knew we were new business
and he kept pushing.
He was pushing and...
Hey, we're booked.
-Okay?
You know,
focus on the positive.
I'll get the champagne.
Water.
Nice view from there, huh?
Well, you can't blame a bloke
for having a squiz.
What, peering over
a fence trying to catch
a glimpse of a girl who
barely knows you're alive?
-What is this, high school?
-It's romantic.
It's creepy and, look,
just be careful.
Emma's ex is Ben.
Ooh, what's big bad Ben
gonna do?
He does have
a black belt in ninjutsu.
Actually, it's only
a brown belt
but combine that with
his anger management issues,
-my God.
-And you are?
-This is Nathan.
-I'm Ben's brother.
Right. Buzz.
Oh, you're the new sparkie.
-Nice to meet you.
-You too.
I'll be seeing you around.
Oh, and tell your brother
he's got good taste.
Are you right?
Okay.
One thing we can't use
is cheap materials.
Yeah. But we have
to slash expenses somehow
if we're gonna break even.
Hey, I can do most
of the work myself, you know,
-the visible stuff, I mean.
-Yeah?
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
I've helped heaps
of my cousins
on the building sites.
You know, my cousin Jim,
he said I handled
his forklift like a poet.
-Is that a euphemism?
-A what?
Great. So Carbo takes care
of the physical labor
-and looking hot in a singlet.
-Yeah, you got it.
Oh, if we could keep
the sexual harassment
to a minimum
for just five minutes--
-Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry.
- Okay.
The client wants
garden lights.
That's an electrical job.
Yeah. It's also a massive job.
Retta, look, I know
we're a bit over our heads--
-A bit?
-Yeah. Emma, will you please
-tell her--
-No, no, no, no. I'm not...
-I'm not getting involved.
-Do you see what you've done?
I've done nothing.
You're the one who started it.
-G'day, g'day.
-Hello!
I thought I'd come
and check out the new shop.
-It's great.
-Yeah. Hey, you want a tour?
-Yeah, of course. Lead the way.
-Come on.
I've been trying
to convince the girls
to let me build a bar
back here.
I should cancel
my lunch date.
You can't cancel.
Besides, he's a "handyman".
Get it?
-I'm glad you called.
-Yeah, me too.
Actually, it's a funny
coincidence.
Hey, you're not gonna tell me
we're long lost
brother and sister?
-Ohh.
-Good.
Carry on then.
Um, well, as you know,
I own this outdoor space
kind of design company.
Well, long story short,
we need a few favors
for this big job we've got.
And here I was thinking
a beautiful girl
wanted to ask me out when
really she was just using me.
Look, I'm sorry.
I don't mean to put you
on the spot,
but if you know anything
about garden lights--
Sorry, electrics aren't
really my area of expertise.
Ah.
Is that it? Date over?
-Move onto the next tradie?
-Look, of course not.
So, does this mean
if I was to ask you out
for a drink tonight,
you wouldn't say no?
I wouldn't dream of it.
Oh, sorry.
I have to take this.
Yeah, sure. Go ahead.
-Hello?
-Craig, it's Donna.
Can you excuse me a sec?
-How can I help?
- Oh, nothing urgent.
Just checking that we're
still on for tonight?
Tonight?
Yeah, yeah.
Looking forward to it.
As am I.
Very much.
Not that I, um...
Well, you know, um,
I'll see you soon.
Bye.
Sorry about that.
Is it work?
Sort of.
Babe, what are you doing up?
How was the job interview?
Well, I told you I'll call you
in the morning.
What time is it there?
Oh, Edward's been crying.
I can't sleep.
Poor thing.
Him or me?
Both of you.
Have you tried--
Oh, please don't give me
a list of things to try.
I've done all the tricks.
Twice.
-Are you okay?
Time for trick number 853.
Bye.
Bye.
And then there are
some firsts you don't want.
That feeling when your wife
needs your help
and you're not there
to give it.
It's just been tough on her
since I left. Babies are hard.
-Oh, that's an understatement.
-And I'm not there to help.
Well, surely she must have
someone to lend a hand?
-What about her family?
-No, that's just it,
she doesn't.
Both her parents are gone.
She doesn't have any siblings.
Oh, poor thing.
I don't know what I would've
done without Mom and Dad
when you lot were born.
Why do you think we moved back
to Australia, Nana Julie?
-Warm weather?
-And free childcare?
Ooh, Grandpa Dave's
gonna love that.
I shouldn't have left
so soon after he was born.
Well, darling,
she wanted you to, remember?
You're setting up
a new life for your family.
Sleeplessness and crankiness
just go with the territory.
Yeah. I just... I wish I knew
what I could do to help.
Be a rock.
Well, can you be a rock from
the other side of the world?
You can.
All right.
Carbo, this area is twice
the size that you estimated.
Look, I was under pressure.
I measured in steps.
Steps?
How big are your feet?
Oh, wow, this is
even bigger...
Yeah, it was big.
Yes, it's big.
-So how'd it go?
-Oh, no luck.
-Not his area of expertise.
-Bummer.
Yeah. But I did manage
to score a second date
out of it though
so, you know,
-swings and roundabouts.
-Details please.
It's tonight
but not until later.
I don't know, he has something
on this evening.
-Oh, a booty call. Whoo-whoo.
-Carbo, shut up.
-Keep going.
-Okay. He's Mom's handyman.
-Is that weird?
-No, it's kind of hot.
Not quite as hot
as the pool boy though.
Oi. I didn't think you'd have
time for a gossip session.
Oh, this is
a pre-planning thing.
I was just about to say that.
I should get back to the shop.
Yeah.
So who's taking charge here?
-I am.
-I am.
Listen, Rick, we understand
with this job that time is
of the essence but--
Well, it doesn't seem like it.
Perhaps I should outsource
the water feature
to somebody else
because I'm not spending
a fortune just to be
mucked around.
We'll do it
for no extra charge.
What?
Okay.
I appreciate it, yeah.
-Good job, Retta.
-Excuse me?
You're the one that got us
into this mess.
Well, you just made it worse.
Keeping the client happy
is not the same
as giving him a completely
unrealistic quote.
-I was stressed.
-No, you were an idiot.
As usual.
-I'm sorry. I didn't--
-No, no. I get it. I get it.
It's fine.
You're perfect, I'm not.
I wanna talk business.
G'day, Carbo.
Nice to see you.
Yeah. We've got
a small electrical thing
as part of our
Living Balcony job. Small.
Which means freebie.
No, it doesn't.
But if you're offering,
I'll take it.
-Mostly I'm after a discount.
-Oh.
And don't think I've come
running straight to you.
Emma's already tried
some sparkie friend of hers
-but it didn't pan out.
-Oh, yeah. Okay.
So we're second choice?
- Not helping.
-Hey, I'll give you a hand.
-Yeah?
-Yeah?
Well, lunch breaks
and the weekend.
It won't interfere
with any our jobs.
Good to hear.
What's your name, mate?
-Buzz.
-Buzz?
-Yeah. What's yours?
-Carbo.
-Carbo?
-Yeah.
A meeting of great minds.
Buzz, you're
a dead-set legend.
-You're a very generous man.
-It's what they say.
Especially when you hear
Emma's name.
What, is that her business?
Must've missed that bit.
You are good.
You are good.
-Oh, here he is.
-Hey.
The star of the local paper.
Signed any autographs yet?
-No, not yet, no.
-Ah.
Hey, is Natho here?
-Uh, yeah, he's--
-Yeah.
- Carbo. Beer?
-Hey. Yes.
Uh, unless you're
packing vodka.
Ooh, don't tell me work's
that rough already?
Well...
me and Retta had
our first big fight.
Oh, God.
One for the scrapbook.
We never really fight.
Well, every couple fights
eventually.
Do you and Saskia?
Not really.
I mean, we have
our differences.
Yeah. But you sort it out?
I mean, that's what people
hot for each other do, right?
They... They talk through it?
Yeah. Something like that.
She called me an idiot.
You called him an idiot?
He's just...
Carbo with a bit
of extra stress.
Yeah.
Which she takes out on me.
That's life, mate.
You can't just exist
in this love bubble
where everything's perfect
all the time.
Why not?
You've just got to trust
that your relationship's
strong enough to survive
the bumpy parts.
I'm telling you,
you're gonna be fine.
You are kidding me.
That smells amazing.
Ah.
Roast pumpkin risotto
with rocket and walnut salad.
Admit it, you're gonna miss
this once I'm gone.
How is it that
you can cook like this
and that every night
at Jake's
you were having
takeaway pizza?
Well, a man's got
an image to protect.
Where's all the mess?
Now this is takeaway
and you've hidden
the containers, isn't it?
-Admit it.
-I'm offended.
I'm even a slow stirrer.
This took me over an hour.
Who taught you
to make risotto?
No, no.
It's risotto.
Okay. Who taught you
to make risotto?
One of my illustrious careers
was as a dish pig
for this Italian joint,
if you can believe it.
Is there no beginning
to your talents?
Thank you.
Anyway, Salvatore,
he was the head chef,
he took me under his wing
and he taught me a few
of his signature dishes.
A sweet old bloke he was.
Why have I not heard
this story?
Well, you never asked.
Now, sit. Eat.
-No garlic bread?
-Garlic bread? Classy.
What do you think this is,
Papa Luigi's?
Who are you?
What've you done with Matt?
Hey, suspicion gives you
wrinkles.
Now there's a glass here
ready and waiting for you
so it can breathe.
It's a Chianti.
Pepper?
I don't know.
Carbo was just a bit
distant or something.
It was like I'd done
something wrong.
Yeah. Well, it was
good publicity for them.
Yeah, that's what I thought.
They came across as a young,
vibrant company
with lots of energy.
They should be rapt.
Now I know
why I keep you around.
Oh, go easy on Carbo.
He's got a lot on his mind.
-A first time for everything.
-Oh.
Oh, good, you're all here.
Ah, are you in
for dinner, Dad?
Actually, there's somebody
I'd like you to meet.
-Hello, Julie.
-Mrs. McCormack, hi.
Oh, no. Eleanor, please.
Gosh, I can still see
that little girl
who used to sneak
into my backyard.
-Um, I'm Dave, Jule's husband.
-Sorry. Yes.
-And this is Nathan, our son.
-Hi. Nice to meet you.
We were just passing through
and I thought I'd say hello.
-Oh, I brought an orange cake.
-Oh.
I remembered
how much you loved it.
Thank you.
Oh, I didn't realize
we were interrupting dinner.
-I should go.
-No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
It's... It won't be ready
for a while,
so why don't you
stay for a cuppa?
Oh, that sounds lovely.
Thank you.
Well, Nathan was the third.
He was the youngest.
-Until recently.
-Oh, that's right.
Ted mentioned you had
a younger sister.
Much younger.
Yeah, my Ruby, the best
surprise anyone could have.
That's what you said
about Rachel.
Well, once I got over
the shock.
Rachel's our eldest.
I love each
of my grandchildren equally.
Except for Ben.
He's barely tolerated.
I'm the favorite.
-Says who?
- It's a given.
I'm the only one that's
made you a great granddad.
True, true.
My little Edward.
Named after a great man,
I hear.
You've very lucky, Ted.
You have a beautiful family.
Well, that's all thanks
to Julie,
the best daughter
anyone could ask for.
-And I was involved too.
-Dad.
So, Eleanor,
did you and...
Sorry, I don't actually know
his first name,
Mr. McCormack,
did you ever have kids?
Brian, and no.
Unfortunately, kids weren't
in the grand plan for us,
but no complaints.
-I shouldn't stay.
-Oh, don't rush off.
Well, no, it was
simply nice to drop by.
I just wanted to say hello.
Hello, Eleanor.
Hello, Julie.
I'll walk you
to the door.
Thank you.
See you again, I hope.
Yep.
Are you okay?
Hm? Yeah, I'm fine.
You know, dad was
his old self tonight.
Wasn't he?
I think it's Eleanor.
She makes him happy.
Yeah, I'm impressed.
It's good. It feels like
we're moving forward.
What about when she starts
sleeping over?
Right. If you two are
gonna stand there
and talk about granddad's
sex life, I'm leaving.
Well, you could always
give us a hand, you know?
Well, I'm just waiting
for Saskia to Skype.
Wasn't that meant to be
eight o'clock?
Yes, that's what I thought.
Well, she's probably out
taking Edward for a walk.
Yeah, that's probably it.
I was saying one thing,
but my instincts were
saying something else.
♪ Dial up ♪
♪ My number now ♪
♪ Weaving it ♪
♪ Through the wire ♪
♪ Switch me on ♪
♪ Turn me up ♪
♪ I need la, la, la, la, la ♪
♪ I need ooh, la, la, la, la ♪
Craig.
How lovely to see you.
Good to see you too.
You look great.
Oh, this is new.
I almost bought it in blue,
but then I thought...
Well,
I guess it's not actually
a very interesting story.
I'm glad you like it though.
Sure.
- Everything all right?
-Sorry?
You just seem a bit away
with the pixies.
Oh, sorry, just things
on my mind.
You know, we don't have
to do anything.
We could just talk
if you'd rather?
Well--
Why don't we have
a glass of wine,
no pressure.
That'd be great.
It might be nice to chat,
get to know each other
a bit better?
It's just a stupid date.
A stupid date that you're
really nervous about.
Yeah, ridiculously nervous
but that doesn't mean
I have to go.
What? Why wouldn't you?
I just don't wanna leave you
here alone feeling miserable.
For God's sake,
I'm not an invalid.
I just had a dumb fight
with my dumb husband, okay?
You need to go.
-Are you sure?
-I'm positive.
Besides, this guy could
be Mr. Wonderful.
You don't wanna miss
a second of it, okay?
Now go.
Go, go, go, go go.
Where have you been?
Oh, I went for a walk.
Thought I'd clear my head.
-Right.
-I should go.
And then I got hungry
and I thought
you might be too.
Tofu red curry
with extra baby corn.
You remembered.
You're my wife.
Your favorite curry
is tattooed on my brain.
I'm so sorry.
Me too.
You're not an idiot.
I love you.
Hi, it's me.
I'm not gonna keep
hassling you.
Just, uh, give me
a call back when you can.
I'll leave the phone
by my bed.
Bye.
Oh, yeah.
Dad, what are you doing?
A little privacy please?
Sorry, mate.
I was just passing.
Everything all right?
She's not answering.
Something must be wrong.
There's no point
jumping to conclusions.
I need to get over there.
I can be on a plane
first thing--
Hey, Nathan, just calm down.
Sleep on it first.
Sleep on it, Dad?
What if I'm sleeping
and my wife's losing it?
I mean, I knew it'd be hard,
but I just...
-I miss them.
-Well, of course you do.
They're your family.
If I don't get a job
by the end of the week,
-I should probably go back.
-Right.
I mean, what was I thinking?
I left her there with a baby.
He is so small.
Of course she's stressed.
Nathan, stop beating up
on yourself.
You love them.
You want what's best
for them.
Trying to make a life here
is all part of that plan.
Yes. Then why does it
feel like
I'm doing everything wrong?
Because you expect
too much of yourself.
-Always have.
Just know that
whatever you decide,
your mom and I
are on your side.
Aunty Val, now, she thought
that I should go
into hospitality.
She was a cake decorator.
So out of all the options,
I didn't think
that hospitality
would be the one.
But once I'd started,
I just felt so comfortable.
Well, you certainly are
a people person.
That's very kind
of you to say.
I'm not sure that my daughter
would agree with you.
She worked for me for a while.
-End badly?
-Mm-mm.
No, but she certainly didn't
get special treatment.
I'm boring you, I'm sorry.
No, no. Not at all.
Just, uh, I can't stay.
-You've got somewhere to go?
-Well--
Oh, no, don't tell me.
I don't need to know who...
I'm sorry,
what you're doing.
I was having such a great time
chatting, I just lost track.
Yes, of course.
Um, let me pay you.
Oh, Donna, you know what?
There's no need.
Oh, don't be silly.
It's your time.
-It's the principle.
- No really.
-It was just talking.
-Semantics. Here you are.
Now, let's not speak
of it again.
♪ I don't like it ♪
♪ When you break me, honey ♪
♪ Why'd you have
To do that? ♪
I'm so sorry.
-I thought I'd been stood up.
-Oh, 10 minutes.
You can forgive 10 minutes,
can't you?
-The first round's on me?
-Are you okay?
Yeah. Just...
Yeah. Just annoyed
at being late.
Let me get
the second round too.
Oh, look who's getting cocky.
Who said there'll be
a second round?
Hey, I'm the one
on the back foot here.
The very least you could do
is let me shower you
with drinks and affection
to make up for it.
Oh, what kind of affection
were you thinking about?
I was gonna start
with some verbal flirtation
and take it from there.
Oh, yeah. I'm listening.
♪ Gave my love ♪
♪ To a shooting star ♪
♪ But she moves so fast
That I can't keep up ♪
♪ I'm chasing ♪
♪ I'm in love
With a shooting star ♪
♪ But she moves so fast... ♪
Okay. This one.
-Yes.
Well, done.
-Was running across the cliff.
-Yeah.
Really?
I've just got something
over here.
My bag.
-That was good.
So does this mean
I got the green light
for the next round?
-I should go.
This is the bit
where I tell you
how much I wanna
see you again.
Come home with me?
Look, um,
I know it's early days,
but I like you.
-A lot.
-I like you too.
You're thinking it over,
aren't you?
-I can tell.
-It's just work tomorrow.
Oh, and with that,
he loses her.
You haven't lost me
completely, just tonight.
-Is there someone else?
-No.
Well, an ex-someone else
but that's long over.
And you?
The answer is no actually.
You had me worried
for a second.
I respect your decision
to go home tonight.
Why, thank you.
But trust me,
I'm gonna persuade harder
next time.
And I'll let you.
Saskia? Hello?
I'm so sorry.
Where have you been?
I've been trying all night.
I know, I know. I just got
all your messages.
I didn't have my phone.
I've been so worried.
I know. Look,
Edward wasn't sleeping.
So a friend came over
and we just drove around
trying to get him
to drop off.
I guess I lost track of time.
I'm sorry.
What friend?
Sorry, I'm just--
Look, today's just
been a horrible blur.
Can we not talk about it?
Saskia, I thought something
terrible had happened, okay?
I was five minutes away
from getting on a plane.
Don't be silly.
I'm not being silly.
Okay. Do you have any idea
how insane it makes me
being this far away
from you guys?
I wanna come home.
But you need to find a job.
Oh, this is getting
ridiculous.
To hell with a job.
I wanna book a ticket.
Nathan, you're not
listening to me.
Were you listening to me
last night when I was trying
to get a hold of you?
Nathan, why are you speaking
to me with that tone?
I haven't done
anything wrong.
Okay, okay. I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm just exhausted.
And I know you are too,
even more so
but when I couldn't get
a hold of you I just--
I understand.
I freaked out.
I'm sorry.
It won't happen again.
I love you.
You too, Nathan.
Ni-night.
You... You wouldn't happen
to have any of the--
Just the girl
I wanna see.
-Oh, hi.
- Listen,
I haven't forgotten
about the job.
I'll be around
on my lunch break
-to give you a hand.
-Great. Hey, thanks so much.
-We really appreciate it.
-No problem.
All part of the service.
-Well, see you there.
-You bet.
You might wanna roll
that tongue
back into your mouth
there, buddy.
We don't wanna be tripping
over it while we work.
Yeah. Nice of you
to help out, Buzz.
I'm sure
they really appreciate it.
Oh, it's no big deal.
No, it's good to be
neighborly,
particularly
when it's on a lunch break
and it's not cutting
into company time.
Message received
loud and clear, boss.
I'll be back
at two o'clock sharp.
Yes, you will.
Hey, Natho.
Just the man I wanna see.
You feel like helping out
with a little muscle today?
Sorry, mate. I've
got somewhere else to be.
Oh, here's a surprise.
I hope I'm not interrupting
anything.
-Clearly I am.
- It's cool.
We were in need of a break.
How can we help you?
Hi. My name's Nathan Rafter
and I'm the fool
that turned down a job
here yesterday.
I've had a bit of a think
about it
and I think, no,
I know that I made a mistake
and if the job's still going,
I'm your man.
For the first time,
family trumped career
and I wouldn't have it
any other way.
Although we didn't,
you know, do anything.
-Oh.
-It was a lovely night.
We chatted for ages.
You paid for a chat?
Well, it was more
than a chat.
It was a connection.
I see.
-He didn't want me to pay.
-Right.
Darling, are you sure
you're still keeping love
and sex separate?
Yes it's just business.
'Cause it just sounds like
you're growing
a little bit fond of him,
that's all.
Oh, no.
Although, I've seen
this lovely cashmere jumper
that'd just suit him
to a tee.
-Donna--
-Oh, no, I didn't say
I was gonna buy it for him.
That'd be ridiculous.
Rah. Applause. Ahh.
You're looking
at a newly employed man.
-Oh, congratulations, Nathan.
-Oh. That's great.
-Where?
-Refuge Assist. The charity.
It looks like
I am their guy after all.
I thought you said
it wasn't for you?
-It'll do for now.
-Darling,
just because you're worried
about Saskia,
doesn't mean you should
accept any job you get.
It's a great company, Mom.
It's a great cause.
I think I just judged them
a little too harshly.
I mean, what could be better
than helping people
build a better life
for themselves?
Am I right?
You're right.
-Good for you.
-Thanks.
-Hi, hi, um...
-Hi.
What are you doing?
I'm Marco, hi.
Yeah. Oh, hi, good.
Um...
what are you doing?
I'm cooking and cleaning.
And you're Italian.
Si.
Right.
It suddenly makes sense.
Where's Matt?
Yes, Matt my friend.
- Hey, Marco? -Si.
-I was thinking gnocchi.
-Gnocchi.
Ah.
This is gonna take
some explaining.
All the cooking
and all the cleaning.
It's Marco.
Yes?
Yeah. look at him.
He loves it.
You're exploiting a,
what... what are you?
You're a...
You're a backpacker
or a tourist,
well, whatever,
for your own personal gain?
No, for our personal gain.
But that's beside the point.
Yeah, you lied to me.
Lie is such an ugly word.
Why do you put up with this?
He's using you.
-No, he's not.
-Yeah. No, I'm not.
It's simple barter.
Well, what does
he get out of it?
-You know, I don't wanna--
-Marco cooks and cleans
and in return I give him
free rides in the cab
and the odd guitar lesson.
Boom, boom, baby, baby
guitar, wow, wow.
-See? It's all good.
-Yes.
Friends.
You're unbelievable.
I have no money.
He is the best.
Is gnocchi gonna make it up?
Gnocchi.
-How's it going?
-Oh, hey.
So are you planning
on making a lifelong career
out of this sort of thing?
We'll see how it goes,
I guess.
-Hopefully.
-'Cause I'm always in
the market
to help out a pretty girl.
Really?
Because you should be
in the market
for a better line.
If I had a dollar
for every woman in the world
as beautiful as you,
I'd have a dollar.
Okay. Back to work.
Hey, thank you by the way.
We do appreciate your help.
No, don't worry.
I won't call in any favors
too fast,
unless they involve cocktails
and long walks on the beach.
So is that a no
to going out for a drink?
I'm afraid so.
But you know
I'll ask again, right?
Oh, bloody hell!
What is it?
A smashed the sewer pipe
by the look of it
and the smell.
- Carbo--
-It was an accident.
What the hell's going on?
Sorry, mate.
I didn't see it.
What do you mean
you didn't see it?
-I'm not paying for this.
-Hey, calm down, mate.
-It's not a big deal.
-Not to you maybe.
Look, a quick visit
from the plumber
-and it'll be good to go.
-No, no, no.
I'm done with you amateurs.
You're fired
and you're paying
for every single cent
of that damage.
Oh, come on, Rick.
It was awful
and he barely gave us
enough time
to pack up our stuff.
You poor things.
The whole job was cursed
from the start.
Anyway, I don't wanna think
about it anymore.
Change of subject.
Macrame.
Trendy or tacky?
I had a date last night.
Who with?
Someone great actually.
Names? No better, photos.
I'll tell you in good time.
I'm just feeling my way
at the moment.
Have you two spent
the night together yet?
Mom, I hardly know the guy.
Life's too short.
-I think you should go for it.
-Really?
Well, just because
you're intimate with someone
it doesn't mean
you have to marry them?
Why can't we separate
love and sex?
Wow. I like this you.
Hey, Mr. Ed.
Why the long face?
Look, I'm just gonna
come out and say it.
We had an accident on site.
Oh, God, are you okay?
Is Emma?
Yeah, yeah, we're fine.
So what happened?
-We got fired.
-What?
Yeah. There was this
pipe, okay?
-It got a little bit smashed.
-What do you mean little bit?
-Look, I was digging.
-You did this?
Retta, you have to calm down.
Calm down?
We lost the job, Carbo.
-Why should I be calm?
-Plus damages.
We also have to pay
for the damages.
How much?
Look, insurance
will cover it, okay?
Case closed.
We need to move on.
I knew we shouldn't have
taken this job.
We're actually gonna lose
money now.
It's a busted pipe, okay?
All costs covered.
-No, they're not!
-What?
What do you mean?
Because we're not insured.
Yes, yes, we are.
I've seen the paperwork.
No, no,
we're not insured now.
What the hell
are you talking about?
We couldn't afford
to pay for the full year
so I asked
to pay monthly instead.
-And?
-And this month
I let it lapse, okay?
I was gonna pay them
on Thursday.
And you didn't think
to tell me this!?
I didn't expect you
to start smashing things.
-Oh, this is all my fault?
-Yeah, you took the job,
you smashed the pipe.
Oh, I'm sorry, Ms. Perfect.
Oh, don't you turn this
around on me.
-Excuse me--
-Take responsibility
-for what you've done!
-I did, I did...
There's only one thing worse
than a first fight
and that's a second one.
You two all right with this?
-Yeah, it's fine.
-Goodo.
Well, I might have
an early night.
I'm having lunch
with Louise tomorrow.
Great. Um...
-Night, Dad.
- Night, Ted.
Eleanor.
I'm having lunch
with Eleanor.
Sure.
See you in the morning.
Cuppa?
No thanks.
Why don't you sit down?
I'll finish up here.
What are you doing?
I assumed I was
persona non grata.
What, because you lied to me
about your Italian maid?
Can we not talk about that
again please?
Poor old Salvatore
who took you under his wing,
taught you how to cook...
Well, okay,
that was partly true.
Which part?
The Italian restaurant.
I have been to one.
Bloody hell.
Okay. I lied.
I was honestly trying to
do the right thing.
I just did it the wrong way.
I know how protective
you are
about where you live.
Listen, I know
you're not a jerk,
all right?
And if you and Marco
wanna continue
with your little play dates
then who am I to judge?
So you're telling me
I'm not kicked out?
I'm not a monster.
You don't have anywhere else
to go.
So for the minute I'm saved?
Just keep looking, all right?
-Right.
-And until you find
somewhere decent
that isn't the back of a car.
Yeah. You...
You're fine to stay here.
Oh, you're getting soft
in your old age.
Don't rub it in.
I might change my mind.
So what can you cook?
Well, I do a mean cheese
on toast.
-I like cheese on toast.
-That's when
I don't burn the cheese.
Oh, look out, Nigella.
No, I like to think of myself
more like the chef
in The Muppets.
Yep there's lots
of first times.
Hurdy, gurdy, gurdy,
bork, bork, bork.
Some of them are small.
♪ Didn't seem ♪
♪ To get much better ♪
While some
of them feel big.
♪ All alone these years ♪
There's the first time
you allow yourself
to hope for the future.
♪ Never seem to get a hand... ♪
And the time you choose
just to live in the moment.
♪ Give these
Thoughts next to me ♪
So you're happy
with the place?
Yeah. They're a great team
doing really important work.
It'll be good to build
a company from the ground up.
Why haven't they built
themselves already?
I mean, I thought
that you said--
Babe, babe, babe,
they're hungry for it, okay?
They're hungry for it
and that's the main thing.
Well, then great.
Next thing we find a house
then Edward and I will
be there before we know it.
-I like the sound of that.
Well, that's my cue.
-Tell him I love him.
-Of course.
Oh, and tell him
I love his mom.
-Bye.
- Goodnight.
How was that, mate?
All good?
Yep, fantastic.
She was rapt about the job.
Oh, what did I tell you?
I told you
it would all work out.
-You have a gift.
-Oh, I know
and don't ever forget that.
Night.
♪ She's not one for battle... ♪
Edward, will you please
shut up!
♪ Can't take no more ♪
And for the first
time in a long time,
I felt everything
was at last
falling into place.
♪ Things don't get
Much harder ♪
♪ Secrets kept
And promises... ♪