The Circuit (2007–2010): Season 1, Episode 4 - Stairway to the Moon - full transcript
- [Narrator] Previously
on The Circuit.
- Okay.
We don't talk about your wife.
- Don't go.
- Drew it's really important you
knowing where you come from.
Who you are.
- Are you alright?
- Yes thanks Jenny.
- Bugger off!
You're fuckin' useless.
Couldn't even get me off.
- Where there's smoke
there's fire Clarry!
- Where there's smoke,
sometimes there's just smoke!
(grunts)
- I've gotta go.
- No don't.
(upbeat Aboriginal music)
(rock music)
- Did you see the
letter from Galia?
Seems to be enjoying
herself in Ireland.
Mind you why wouldn't she?
She's been mad keen
to go for years.
Bern?
(birds chirping)
I have to go back
for the festival.
You know that.
But when I come
back in a few weeks,
I'll be able to stay longer.
Promise.
- Can't you come with us?
You'd love it.
- I don't think that's
such a good idea.
(upbeat guitar music)
(crying)
(motor running)
(upbeat music)
- This one's yours.
Oh wait wait wait for me.
- I just saw him.
Is that him?
Steady.
Keep him in your sights.
You ready?
(laughter)
- It's a shame Sam
couldn't be here.
He would have loved seeing
me make a dick of myself.
- Even if he didn't
have that funeral,
he still wouldn't have come.
He doesn't approve
of Archie and me.
- Yeah.
- Yeah well he can
join the queue.
My old man, Sam
I've always got
someone on my back.
Oh I don't know.
Who cares anyway eh?
- Yeah you shouldn't.
At least you've got someone
to share your life with.
- Yeah family don't
see it that way.
- Only your dad.
- You and me bro,
we're never gonna fit in.
I mean you're too flash
to be a proper blackfella,
and me well I'm just
your average gay bloke.
- Oh you're far from average.
(laughter)
(upbeat music)
(crying)
- You sure you don't
want a box of matches
and some papers with that Uncle?
- No.
She used to chew tobacco.
She didn't want any papers.
(upbeat music)
(waves crashing)
- I remember being so
impressed when I found out
that Clarry could spear dinner.
You don't see a lot
of that in Melbourne.
- I bet.
- Yeah we used to walk
around Prahran market
and he'd check out the fish
and stick his nose up at it.
No bluebone.
No threadfin salmon.
- Different world.
- Different Clarry.
We'd walk around hand
in hand in public.
And guess what?
The world didn't stop.
- It's harder for him here.
- Yeah I know.
- So you made up your mind yet?
- I thought we weren't
going to talk work.
- We're talking family.
- Oh.
Well yeah I guess
there's a reason
why I was drawn here
in the first place.
So yeah I'm gonna give it a go.
- And the wife?
What's she think?
- Let's just say I haven't
quite tackled that one yet.
I haven't even told her that
I want to extend my contract.
- Maybe we better stay
out here for good then eh?
- Yeah maybe.
(laughs)
(clapping and singing)
- No no no!
That's not right!
You mob do it properly.
Start again!
This time faster!
- [Woman Dancer] Yeah faster.
(clapping and singing)
- No no no!
We need some more dancers.
- No no no no don't look at me.
- What?
The exercise will do you good.
- Cup of tea anyone?
- Black and sweet.
You got any biscuits?
- Need any help?
- Ah you.
I saw you sneak in late.
- How are you?
- Good.
Ahhh.
- Are you alright?
- It's just a bruise.
- No Lee it's more than that.
You know you're gonna have
to report him this time.
This is not the right way.
- Too much grog that's all.
- It's always too
much grog Leoni.
It's unacceptable.
You know if you won't do
anything about it I will.
- I don't want to
make any more trouble.
- It's not you it's him.
I wish you could see that.
Where is he now?
- With his brothers.
- Drinking.
Leoni don't go
back there tonight.
Please stay here.
Please.
If he's out there
drinking you know
what's going to happen
when he gets home.
- You can keep an eye out eh?
(upbeat music)
- Ah.
Great start to a big weekend.
- Not too big eh?
- Oh I have plans.
So Drew.
You looking forward to
your first festival?
- Absolutely.
- It's a shame Dianne
couldn't make it,
but I guess it buys
you a little time
before you break the
news you're going to be
staying here an
extra year right?
- You got a real mean
streak my friend.
- Yeah you love it.
Here's to the long long weekend.
Whoo!
- Hey this is your song.
Turn it up.
Turn it up.
♪ Blackfella ♪
♪ Whitefella ♪
♪ It doesn't matter ♪
♪ What your color ♪
♪ As long as you are ♪
♪ A real fella ♪
♪ As long as you are ♪
♪ A true fella ♪
♪ All the people ♪
♪ With different races ♪
♪ With different lives ♪
♪ In different places ♪
♪ It doesn't matter ♪
♪ What your name is ♪
♪ We've got to have ♪
♪ Lot's of changes ♪
♪ We need more brothers ♪
♪ If we're to make it ♪
♪ We need more sisters ♪
♪ If we're to save it ♪
♪ I hear the world is gonna ♪
♪ Stand up and be counted ♪
♪ I hear the world
is gonna be there ♪
♪ When we shout it ♪
(radio clicks off)
- You're Billy's old man eh?
Yeah we played junior
footy together.
- Oh you're Margaret
Freeman's son.
I barely recognized you.
- Yeah I've been away.
I've just come back
home for the funeral.
- What you been
doing with yourself?
- Sheet metal work.
Perth.
Me and my girlfriend
just had a baby daughter.
We named it May
May after my Nanna.
- [Sam] Oh that's solid.
- How's Billy doing?
- Alright yeah.
- Yeah I tried to see
him last time I was here,
but--
- He's going through a
bit of a rough patch eh.
- [Jason] Yeah I know
what that's like.
Old Auntie she was
real good to me.
She even took me in for a while.
I was real proud when
the family asked me
to be a pallbearer.
- It's an honor.
It means they
think you're a man.
- I just wanted to show
my respect you know.
Just wish I had
have done it sooner.
Hey old man.
I thought that tobacco
was meant for Auntie.
- She ain't gonna miss a bit.
(laughs)
(calming acoustic music)
(background noise)
- Where you woman
gonna stay tonight?
- Over there.
We've got family over there.
- I've gotta head back
to town in the morning.
Youse need a lift?
- No thanks Sam.
We're gonna stay for
a couple of days.
- You mind if I camp
here with you tonight?
- No worries.
- I'll go get some
firewood yeah.
(waves crashing)
- You can't keep making
excuses for him Leoni.
He's a grown man.
He needs to take responsibility
for his own actions.
- You don't understand.
- Oh I do.
I understand perfectly well.
I've been where you are.
Yeah.
I thought it was my fault too.
And I kept making
excuses for him.
In the end I just
ran out of excuses.
- What did you do?
- I hit the road.
Bought this van.
I took responsibility
for my own welfare.
- I never knew you had a man.
- I've had my fair
share believe me.
- It's just that,
you know what they
say about you.
- What do they say?
- That you're one of those--
(scoffs)
- It's just easier to be alone.
I don't make good choices.
- Don't you miss having a bloke?
- You get over them.
Believe me.
I won't be made to
feel afraid again no.
- But you are still afraid.
Why?
(soft guitar music)
- I'll go and get
the dinner ready.
(background noise)
(door closing)
(suspenseful music)
- Christ!
What are you doing here?
- Surprise!
(laughs)
(background chatter)
- Hey Lie come
and sit over here.
Sam this is Lionel Mathers.
- Pleased to meet you Lionel.
- And there is Jack.
- Jack and I go way back.
- Yeah we do young fella.
- Jack here reckons your
lawyer mate is my cousin.
- Yeah from his
grandmother's side.
- Oh you're a Mathers
from Newtown way eh?
- Yeah.
- Oh.
- I reckon he'd really
like to meet you.
- He alright eh?
- Drew?
Yeah he's a bit of a coconut,
but we can turn him round yet.
(laughter)
(moaning)
- Oh you just made a great
week that much better.
- Really?
What's been so great
about your week?
- Only two days in court.
So we went camping.
Beautiful beach,
fishing.
- Who's we?
- Ah me,
Clarry,
Archie,
Bella and the kids.
We were camping on the beach,
stingray hunting.
- So you went away
with a gay couple
and a beautiful single mum?
- Yeah but I only got eyes
for my beautiful wife.
- Yeah just as well.
(laughs)
- I'm so glad you're here.
I miss you.
- Not long now.
- No.
- So..
- Di..
You first.
- No it's okay you go.
- I want to try
and find my family.
- That's great.
I'm happy for you.
Really.
- You didn't seem
that enthusiastic.
- Only because I'm worried
for you that's all.
It might not be all
that you expect.
- I know that.
- But it's important right?
- I think it is.
- Well then I think
you should do it.
There's something else
I should tell you too.
(glass breaks)
- [Fighting Wife] You
dirty fucking bastard!
See what you made me do?
- [Fighting Husband]
What'd I make you do?
You nearly knocked me
out you stupid bitch!
- I'll show you stupid bitch!
- Hey!
Come on you two.
You're going to
get into trouble.
- Hey come on you bitch!
- Hey!
Why don't both of you
go home and sober up?
There's no use getting
locked up over this.
- That's what I'm trying to do
but my wife's gone mad!
- Who are you calling mad?
You (speaks in
Aboriginal language)
- Hey come on.
Time to pack it in.
It's late!
Both of you.
- I know you.
You're that blackfella lawyer.
- Yeah that's right.
I live here remember?
- Hey.
I know your kind.
Black woman no good for you eh?
Come on let's go baby.
- Sorry about that.
(calming acoustic music)
- I never thought I'd be happy
to just stay home
with Em and May May.
But it's great.
The quiet life.
Really grows on you.
- Yeah well I wouldn't
know about that eh?
- Oh but you've got a kid.
You know what it's like.
Suddenly you..
I don't know.
You just want to
do the right thing.
You know?
Nothin' and no one can
prepare you for it eh?
(crickets chirping)
(soft guitar music)
- Morning.
- Good morning.
- So where's Nicola?
I'm dying to meet her.
- Still asleep.
We came in quite
late last night.
- Megan,
I was wondering if--
- Oh don't worry.
I've got everything under
control for tonight.
Just a few little
things left to organize.
- Oh that's great.
Listen,
I was thinking with Nicola here,
perhaps you should stay
at your place tonight.
- You're not serious?
- Well it's just--
- Peter she's 26--
- I know it's just tricky.
- Everyone in this town knows.
Everyone.
How are we meant to entertain
twenty odd people here tonight
and pretend we're not together?
It's ridiculous.
- I just want to have a normal
weekend with my daughter.
Is that so hard to understand?
I don't want to fight
about my personal problems.
- Problems?
- Well you know what I mean.
- Yeah I know exactly
what you mean.
- Morning.
- Hi.
I'm Megan.
I've heard such a lot about you.
Well ah,
I've got a fair bit of running
around to do this morning.
I'm helping your father keep
everybody happy tonight.
Nice to meet you.
- Yeah you too.
See ya.
Well?
- Well what?
(upbeat music)
- Oi Brendan!
(upbeat music)
- I got something for ya.
- What is it?
I don't think so.
- Come on.
One each.
- You know they're not my bag.
Besides I'll be
completely fucked
if I have anything else.
- Come on!
You haven't done
anything since Melbourne.
It'll be fun.
Please?
For me?
(background cheering)
(crying)
(upbeat music)
- Drew!
Drew!
Did you see me in the float?
Wasn't it awesome?
- Aw you looked awesome alright.
- Who are you?
- Oh this is Dianne.
This is my wife.
She came all the
way up from Perth.
This is Brendan
and this is Savvy.
- Hello.
- Dianne you made it.
You must be happy eh?
He was moping around when he
thought you weren't coming.
- Aren't you singing today?
- Nah it's tonight.
You two going to come?
- No I don't think so.
We've been invited to
the Staircase of the Moon
thing at Peter's.
- Oh so you'd rather mingle
with the who's who
of the Kimberley
than watch some deadly
local black music eh?
- You got it.
- Me too.
I'm going for a
while before the gig.
Anyway,
so we'd better head off.
Mum's decided to have a life
so I've gotta find a babysitter.
- For tonight?
- Yeah.
Can you believe it?
Great time to go on strike eh?
- Oh we can look after the kids.
- Can he?
Please Mum please?
- Are you sure?
It won't be for long.
A couple of hours at the most.
I can pick them up later.
- No worries.
- Thanks guys.
You're doing me a huge favor.
Come on you two.
We'd better tell that
grumpy old Nana of yours
that she's let off the hook.
- I'll see you mob later eh?
What?
(guitar music)
- Shit.
- He spotted us.
- If we go this way--
- Clarry he spotted us.
You've gotta go over there.
- Fuck it!
Hi Dad.
Ah Dad you've met Archie.
And how's Mum?
- Your mother wants you to
come over for Annie's birthday.
- Sure.
Annie says she wants a bike.
I thought we could all put
in and get one for her.
I'll check it out and
get back to you eh?
- That wasn't so bad.
(chuckles)
Come on.
- Hey Sam.
Hey I just wanted to
thank you for the ride.
- No worries.
- Yeah um..
See I don't know how much
you know about Billy,
but I just wanted you to know
that I've been
hearing some stories,
and I think you might
want to check it out.
- Yeah thanks.
I already know.
- You're a good man Jason.
Your family'd be
real proud of you eh.
- Go safe man.
(dramatic music)
(engine idling)
(sighs)
- When we start singing,
all you mob come together
and do it proper.
- Check out Ray.
- Look who's hanging around.
(sighs)
Don't get too happy.
He's not looking at you.
That's Ellie's man.
- No he isn't.
- Come on you mob get ready.
- Good luck.
- He a good man that one.
He talk too much,
but he don't drink,
and he don't hit.
You don't want to end up a
grumpy old woman like us.
Hey?
You need someone.
(pleasant acoustic music)
- Hey mind if we
crash in your spot?
- 'Course not!
- Are you alright?
What's wrong?
- Nothing I'm fine.
- No you're not.
What happened?
- Honestly I'm okay.
Thanks.
(singing and rhythmic clacking)
(cheering)
(gentle music)
- So how long have you
guys been married for?
- It's almost four years.
Our anniversary's
coming up actually.
- The fifth.
- You're not funny.
- I am a little funny.
(laughs)
- What about you Nicola?
Are you married?
- Oh God no.
Not really the marrying kind.
- Hey I can't tell you guys
how much I appreciate this.
- I'm doing the early show
so I shouldn't be too late.
- Oh no worries.
We'll be at home.
You know where to find me.
- Mum can we go on the beach?
- Okay but be back
before sunset.
I've gotta go soon.
- Yeah before sunset.
And catch me a hermit crab eh?
- Oh Bella this is Nicola,
Peter's daughter.
- Oh hi!
It's so good to
finally meet you.
- Hi.
My dad talks a lot about you.
All good of course.
- I should hope so.
- Yeah.
- You in town long?
Oh just long enough to see
what my father's up to.
(gentle acoustic music)
- Oh no.
Look Ray,
you are a nice enough
fellow and all,
but I'm not interested.
- One dinner.
That's all.
- I'm happy the way
things are you know.
My life isn't complicated.
- One dinner.
How complicated can it be?
- I'm not a very
nice person Ray.
- I'm nice enough for two.
- You don't even know me.
- You come out to dinner,
I can get to know you better.
Or maybe you're right,
maybe I won't be interested.
Or maybe I just have to
keep following you around
until I get to know you better.
- Alright.
One dinner.
(giggling)
- Don't worry I won't tell.
- I'm trying to kick the habit.
- Ah no I don't smoke
that stuff anymore.
Mad enough without it.
- Yeah me too.
But hey I'm on holidays.
So now I get to do the
third degree about Dad.
He's clearly got something
going on with Megan right?
- Um I don't know.
- Bella it's fine.
You don't have to keep quiet.
- You okay with that?
- It's not exactly the
world's best situation
but given the circumstances,
I guess it's good for
him to have someone.
- Circumstances?
- Mum and the dementia.
It's not like she really
knows who we are anyway.
But I guess it..
Oh you didn't know.
God he talks about you so much,
I just figured he
would have told you.
Sorry.
- He never said a thing.
- Yeah that's my dad.
Always keeping up appearances.
If everything looks
okay then it is okay.
(soft guitar music)
- Hey sorry to interrupt
but I've gotta go now.
You be good for Drew
and Dianne please.
Thanks again guys.
I hope they'll be no trouble.
- I'm sure they'll be fine.
- That's cool.
You have a good night.
- Okay thanks see ya.
- Uncle can we watch telly?
- Yeah I can't see why not.
Let's go and see what's on eh?
Hey hey?
There you go.
I'll be outside if you
need anything okay?
- We're alright.
- Ladies and gentlemen
it's about that time.
So I suggest you bring
your glasses and follow me,
and we'll get a better look
at what we came to see.
(didgeridoo playing)
- Oh wow.
- Yeah.
- Have you ever seen
anything so spectacular?
We should get a
place on the bay.
(soft guitar music)
- What would you like to drink?
- I think just
mineral water thanks.
- That's what I'm having too.
See?
Lots in common.
(laughter)
- Someone's gonna see.
- Really.
- I've got a gig soon.
- Come on baby.
I'll make it worth your while.
(background chatter)
- See ya.
Hey listen I've got a
bunch of mud crabs on ice.
Why don't you stay for dinner?
- No worries.
That'd be great.
Ah what about the kids?
- Ah that's no problem.
Cook some snags.
I've got a couple of very good
bottles of red on reserve.
- No worries.
- I'll give you a hand.
- Oh sorry babe.
I should have asked you.
Is that okay?
- It's fine.
- I can go and tell
Peter that we won't stay.
- Are you having an
affair with Bella,
Drew?
- No!
Oh come on she's a
friend and a colleague.
That's it!
- I don't think that is it.
I really don't.
- Oh come on Di you're
getting upset over nothing.
- It's not nothing!
- Hey I love you
and only you okay?
- I'm sorry I'm just..
I'm sorry.
- It's okay.
You're just feeling this way
because we're so far apart.
When you move here--
- I don't want to
move here Drew.
- Hey maybe we should
talk about this later.
- No we need to
talk about it now.
I've thought about it.
It just...
It doesn't work for me you know?
- You're not even
giving it a chance.
- I know that and I
know it's not fair,
but I've thought
about it a lot and..
- Look maybe we should
talk about this later.
They're probably
wondering where we are.
- Oh fancy!
So I finally met Bella.
She's a really cool chick.
- Yes I knew you
two would get along.
- Um Dad why haven't you
told anyone here about Mum?
- Ellie knows.
- Bella didn't.
- Meaning she does now?
- It's nobody's business.
- Does Megan know?
- Yes.
I'm sorry.
- What for?
- For her.
For the whole thing.
- Oh dad it's hard.
We all need somebody.
- I don't expect you to approve.
- So are you gonna divorce Mum?
- No of course not!
- Well don't sound so shocked.
I mean haven't you
thought about it?
- No!
- So does Megan love you?
- We've got guests.
- Has it ever occurred to you
that Megan might want
you to get divorced?
To marry her maybe?
- Nicola this isn't
the time or the place.
- When is the time or place Dad?
When do we ever talk
about this stuff?
- I just want us to
have a nice weekend.
- Oh and pretend that
everything's alright?
- Well what's wrong with that?
- It's no way to
live your life Dad.
(rock music)
- Excuse me.
(crickets chirping)
- Top me up while you're at it.
Oh Drew.
We've been discussing the woeful
rates of Aboriginal
incarceration.
Do you really think
this system of justice
you're all involved in
is better representation?
- Ah well it's not ideal,
but it's better to have the
ALS than to have them at all.
- We're not saying
the system's perfect.
But we do try to encourage
people to take better
control over their lives.
- Really?
- Well given the circumstances,
I think they both
do a very good job.
- Well it's not
an easy situation.
There are no easy answers.
We are woefully under resourced.
- That's where
you come in honey.
Representation at a
government level's
going to be a key to making
things better isn't it?
- Well it wouldn't hurt.
But a lot of things would
need to come together.
Fair and appropriate media
representation for starters.
- That's just papering
over the cracks.
Just because things appear
okay doesn't mean they are.
- [Drew] Oh I disagree.
- So do I.
(knocking)
- I'll get it.
- Well that got us started.
More wine anyone?
- Hi.
We've got new guests.
- Sam.
- I've just come to pick
up me phone from Drew.
- You just caught us in the
middle of a political debate.
- Oh I wouldn't want
to interrupt eh.
I'll catch youse all later.
- Actually we're
just about to eat.
Why don't you stay?
- Nah no thanks.
I had a really long drive
and I'm buggered eh.
- Oh come on.
Who's not going to want to stay
for chili and ginger crabs?
You're hungry right?
- Yeah a bit.
- Okay well it's settled.
You're staying.
Right Dad?
- Yes of course.
(rock music and clapping)
- Thank you very much.
You've been wicked.
Have a deadly festival!
(cheering)
- That was great!
- Yeah it was a good set.
I've gotta go.
- The night is but a pup.
- Come on sis have a drink.
- I've gotta get the kids.
You two be good.
- Have you met me?
- Not here.
- God your job sounds
really full on.
- It's not that bad.
I can't come into the
community for three months
and then piss off again.
I have to face this mob everyday
for the rest of my life.
That's probably the
hardest part of it.
- Sam has a lot
of responsibility.
It's a 24 hour job.
- 24/7.
That's the deal.
- Being on call like
that all day every day,
that must be hard.
- It's not that bad.
You got people
relying on you eh.
Family community.
- Wow that's really
noble of you.
- It's the way it is.
- Nicola could you
give me a hand please?
Having a good time?
- Yeah it's shaping
up quite nicely.
- You and Sam seem to be
getting on quite well.
- Meaning?
- Meaning nothing.
I was just saying.
- Spit it out Dad.
- Meaning...
Sam's got a lot of baggage.
- So do I.
- I just don't think it's
a great idea that's all.
- I wasn't planning
on marrying him.
- Yes I know that.
- So what's the
problem then Dad?
I'm a big girl.
- I just don't think you
need someone quite so--
- What black?
- Don't you dare say that to me.
That's got nothing
to do with it.
Sam is an angry man.
You don't need that in
your life right now.
- Daddy I love you,
but you don't know
what I need in my life
anymore than I know what
you need in yours okay?
(background chatter)
- Oh I'm so sorry that
took longer than I thought.
Sam you're back already.
- Mm hmm.
- How were the kids?
- No problem at all.
They're fast asleep.
- Did you have a good gig?
- Yeah good.
- Bella would you like a drink?
- No thanks.
I better get them home.
- I'll give you a hand.
- [Sam] Yeah I better
make a move too.
- Oh Sam,
would you mind
taking me into town?
I wouldn't mind seeing how
Broome parties at festival time.
- [Sam] Sure.
- Ah lovely dinner Megan.
- [Megan] Yeah no problem.
- Nice to meet you Dianne.
- You too.
- Don't wait up.
- Good night everyone.
Thanks Dianne
you're a lifesaver.
(jubilant background noise)
- Come on!
Let's find somewhere a
little less populated.
(traffic noise)
- Look I know things seem
a little strange here.
But I know you'll like
it once you settle in.
- Drew you're not
listening to me.
I don't fit in this place.
What am I supposed to do here?
- Well have a holiday.
I mean you've been
working so hard.
- I like working that hard,
just like you do.
- Look it's only a couple of
months and then you're home.
- It's not as easy as that.
I've been offered an
extended contract.
Another year.
And I was thinking
about taking it.
Come on Di.
Di!
Di!
Di please!
- When were we going
to talk about this?
Were we going to
talk about this?
- Well we're talking
about it now.
Oh come on baby please.
I'm just getting
the hang of the job.
It's too early to leave now.
- Too early?
We had a plan Drew.
Your plan.
We did this for your career.
Six months and then Canberra.
- Well it's bigger
than that now!
You know I'm just
beginning to understand
a little bit more about myself,
about my community,
about my people.
- Is this about family?
Because we can visit.
- Well no.
It's about more than that.
It's about making a difference.
It's about being
good at something.
Babe this is really
important to me.
(gentle guitar music)
- I thought you
wanted to see some
real Broome style partying?
- What this isn't it?
(laughs)
So do you come here often?
- Not often enough.
- I'm a big girl Sam.
I can make my own decisions.
Don't let him make them for you.
(gentle guitar music)
- I'm sorry I was so
hard on you earlier on.
- Oh that's alright.
Nicola figured it
all out anyway,
about you and me.
- Well she's not a child.
- Yeah I know that.
She asked me if was going
to divorce Bernadette.
What are you looking for
in this relationship?
What do you want?
- I want all the
usual things I guess.
A happy marriage,
a couple of kids,
a comfortable life.
Isn't that what everyone wants?
- Yeah I guess it is.
- I'm exhausted.
Let's just go to bed.
- Oh you know what?
I don't think I'd be very
good company tonight.
- Okay I'll see
you tomorrow then.
- We're back on
circuit tomorrow.
- So...
I'll see you when you get back.
- Megan.
I am sorry.
- Yeah.
- Drew if you stay here,
you are going to get sucked in.
You know it.
Do you want to live like Sam,
at everyone's beck and
call 24 hours a day,
overworked and underpaid?
That's not what you
said you wanted.
- Of course that's
not what I want.
But there's just so
much to learn here.
- And what do I do?
Give up everything
I've worked for?
Come up here and
pop out a few kids?
Wait for you to become
a proper blackfella?
Or sit in Perth for
years waiting for you?
- What about what I want?
- It's always about
what you want Drew.
- You wanted everything
just as much as I did.
- No Drew I compromised.
That's what marriage
is all about.
I have backed you at every step.
- I know.
And just one more thing.
That's all I'm asking.
- I can't.
I'll wait for you Drew,
in Perth for another
three months.
That was the deal.
If you're not ready to
come home by then well..
- Well what?
Dianne?
- Hey! Hey!
Keep your eyes off.
This is my man.
You hear me?
(thudding)
Is that all you got in you?
(yelling)
(thudding)
(screaming)
(suspenseful music)
(grunts)
(yells)
- [Bartender] Hey you
get out of my bar!
(yelling)
- Be a man why don't ya?
Face up to who you are.
(glass shattering)
This man is my lover!
- Shut up!
- Yeah.
He likes to suck my cock!
- Shut up!
- It's no crime!
I love him!
He loves me!
- Shut up!
(thudding)
(screaming)
(thudding)
(sirens)
(suspenseful music)
(ringing)
- Hello Drew Ellis.
I'm coming down.
See ya.
(gentle piano music)
- How is he?
No one will tell me anything.
- We haven't heard
from the hospital,
but it's serious.
- He's okay isn't he?
He's okay?
- Clarry,
Archie told the police that
you were trying to kill him.
- That's not true.
Tell him Drew.
Tell him it isn't true.
Tell him that I didn't mean it.
Tell him I'm sorry.
- Okay I will.
Look the police
are still deciding
what charges to lay against you.
At minimum it will be assault.
You'll be up for a
preliminary hearing,
hopefully in the next day or so.
You do know what that
means don't you Clarry?
Do you want me to
get someone for you?
Family or a friend?
- I'm so sorry Archie.
I'm so sorry.
I'm so sorry.
(crying)
What have I done Drew?
(soft music)
- I love you.
If you don't want
me to stay I won't.
(upbeat music)
on The Circuit.
- Okay.
We don't talk about your wife.
- Don't go.
- Drew it's really important you
knowing where you come from.
Who you are.
- Are you alright?
- Yes thanks Jenny.
- Bugger off!
You're fuckin' useless.
Couldn't even get me off.
- Where there's smoke
there's fire Clarry!
- Where there's smoke,
sometimes there's just smoke!
(grunts)
- I've gotta go.
- No don't.
(upbeat Aboriginal music)
(rock music)
- Did you see the
letter from Galia?
Seems to be enjoying
herself in Ireland.
Mind you why wouldn't she?
She's been mad keen
to go for years.
Bern?
(birds chirping)
I have to go back
for the festival.
You know that.
But when I come
back in a few weeks,
I'll be able to stay longer.
Promise.
- Can't you come with us?
You'd love it.
- I don't think that's
such a good idea.
(upbeat guitar music)
(crying)
(motor running)
(upbeat music)
- This one's yours.
Oh wait wait wait for me.
- I just saw him.
Is that him?
Steady.
Keep him in your sights.
You ready?
(laughter)
- It's a shame Sam
couldn't be here.
He would have loved seeing
me make a dick of myself.
- Even if he didn't
have that funeral,
he still wouldn't have come.
He doesn't approve
of Archie and me.
- Yeah.
- Yeah well he can
join the queue.
My old man, Sam
I've always got
someone on my back.
Oh I don't know.
Who cares anyway eh?
- Yeah you shouldn't.
At least you've got someone
to share your life with.
- Yeah family don't
see it that way.
- Only your dad.
- You and me bro,
we're never gonna fit in.
I mean you're too flash
to be a proper blackfella,
and me well I'm just
your average gay bloke.
- Oh you're far from average.
(laughter)
(upbeat music)
(crying)
- You sure you don't
want a box of matches
and some papers with that Uncle?
- No.
She used to chew tobacco.
She didn't want any papers.
(upbeat music)
(waves crashing)
- I remember being so
impressed when I found out
that Clarry could spear dinner.
You don't see a lot
of that in Melbourne.
- I bet.
- Yeah we used to walk
around Prahran market
and he'd check out the fish
and stick his nose up at it.
No bluebone.
No threadfin salmon.
- Different world.
- Different Clarry.
We'd walk around hand
in hand in public.
And guess what?
The world didn't stop.
- It's harder for him here.
- Yeah I know.
- So you made up your mind yet?
- I thought we weren't
going to talk work.
- We're talking family.
- Oh.
Well yeah I guess
there's a reason
why I was drawn here
in the first place.
So yeah I'm gonna give it a go.
- And the wife?
What's she think?
- Let's just say I haven't
quite tackled that one yet.
I haven't even told her that
I want to extend my contract.
- Maybe we better stay
out here for good then eh?
- Yeah maybe.
(laughs)
(clapping and singing)
- No no no!
That's not right!
You mob do it properly.
Start again!
This time faster!
- [Woman Dancer] Yeah faster.
(clapping and singing)
- No no no!
We need some more dancers.
- No no no no don't look at me.
- What?
The exercise will do you good.
- Cup of tea anyone?
- Black and sweet.
You got any biscuits?
- Need any help?
- Ah you.
I saw you sneak in late.
- How are you?
- Good.
Ahhh.
- Are you alright?
- It's just a bruise.
- No Lee it's more than that.
You know you're gonna have
to report him this time.
This is not the right way.
- Too much grog that's all.
- It's always too
much grog Leoni.
It's unacceptable.
You know if you won't do
anything about it I will.
- I don't want to
make any more trouble.
- It's not you it's him.
I wish you could see that.
Where is he now?
- With his brothers.
- Drinking.
Leoni don't go
back there tonight.
Please stay here.
Please.
If he's out there
drinking you know
what's going to happen
when he gets home.
- You can keep an eye out eh?
(upbeat music)
- Ah.
Great start to a big weekend.
- Not too big eh?
- Oh I have plans.
So Drew.
You looking forward to
your first festival?
- Absolutely.
- It's a shame Dianne
couldn't make it,
but I guess it buys
you a little time
before you break the
news you're going to be
staying here an
extra year right?
- You got a real mean
streak my friend.
- Yeah you love it.
Here's to the long long weekend.
Whoo!
- Hey this is your song.
Turn it up.
Turn it up.
♪ Blackfella ♪
♪ Whitefella ♪
♪ It doesn't matter ♪
♪ What your color ♪
♪ As long as you are ♪
♪ A real fella ♪
♪ As long as you are ♪
♪ A true fella ♪
♪ All the people ♪
♪ With different races ♪
♪ With different lives ♪
♪ In different places ♪
♪ It doesn't matter ♪
♪ What your name is ♪
♪ We've got to have ♪
♪ Lot's of changes ♪
♪ We need more brothers ♪
♪ If we're to make it ♪
♪ We need more sisters ♪
♪ If we're to save it ♪
♪ I hear the world is gonna ♪
♪ Stand up and be counted ♪
♪ I hear the world
is gonna be there ♪
♪ When we shout it ♪
(radio clicks off)
- You're Billy's old man eh?
Yeah we played junior
footy together.
- Oh you're Margaret
Freeman's son.
I barely recognized you.
- Yeah I've been away.
I've just come back
home for the funeral.
- What you been
doing with yourself?
- Sheet metal work.
Perth.
Me and my girlfriend
just had a baby daughter.
We named it May
May after my Nanna.
- [Sam] Oh that's solid.
- How's Billy doing?
- Alright yeah.
- Yeah I tried to see
him last time I was here,
but--
- He's going through a
bit of a rough patch eh.
- [Jason] Yeah I know
what that's like.
Old Auntie she was
real good to me.
She even took me in for a while.
I was real proud when
the family asked me
to be a pallbearer.
- It's an honor.
It means they
think you're a man.
- I just wanted to show
my respect you know.
Just wish I had
have done it sooner.
Hey old man.
I thought that tobacco
was meant for Auntie.
- She ain't gonna miss a bit.
(laughs)
(calming acoustic music)
(background noise)
- Where you woman
gonna stay tonight?
- Over there.
We've got family over there.
- I've gotta head back
to town in the morning.
Youse need a lift?
- No thanks Sam.
We're gonna stay for
a couple of days.
- You mind if I camp
here with you tonight?
- No worries.
- I'll go get some
firewood yeah.
(waves crashing)
- You can't keep making
excuses for him Leoni.
He's a grown man.
He needs to take responsibility
for his own actions.
- You don't understand.
- Oh I do.
I understand perfectly well.
I've been where you are.
Yeah.
I thought it was my fault too.
And I kept making
excuses for him.
In the end I just
ran out of excuses.
- What did you do?
- I hit the road.
Bought this van.
I took responsibility
for my own welfare.
- I never knew you had a man.
- I've had my fair
share believe me.
- It's just that,
you know what they
say about you.
- What do they say?
- That you're one of those--
(scoffs)
- It's just easier to be alone.
I don't make good choices.
- Don't you miss having a bloke?
- You get over them.
Believe me.
I won't be made to
feel afraid again no.
- But you are still afraid.
Why?
(soft guitar music)
- I'll go and get
the dinner ready.
(background noise)
(door closing)
(suspenseful music)
- Christ!
What are you doing here?
- Surprise!
(laughs)
(background chatter)
- Hey Lie come
and sit over here.
Sam this is Lionel Mathers.
- Pleased to meet you Lionel.
- And there is Jack.
- Jack and I go way back.
- Yeah we do young fella.
- Jack here reckons your
lawyer mate is my cousin.
- Yeah from his
grandmother's side.
- Oh you're a Mathers
from Newtown way eh?
- Yeah.
- Oh.
- I reckon he'd really
like to meet you.
- He alright eh?
- Drew?
Yeah he's a bit of a coconut,
but we can turn him round yet.
(laughter)
(moaning)
- Oh you just made a great
week that much better.
- Really?
What's been so great
about your week?
- Only two days in court.
So we went camping.
Beautiful beach,
fishing.
- Who's we?
- Ah me,
Clarry,
Archie,
Bella and the kids.
We were camping on the beach,
stingray hunting.
- So you went away
with a gay couple
and a beautiful single mum?
- Yeah but I only got eyes
for my beautiful wife.
- Yeah just as well.
(laughs)
- I'm so glad you're here.
I miss you.
- Not long now.
- No.
- So..
- Di..
You first.
- No it's okay you go.
- I want to try
and find my family.
- That's great.
I'm happy for you.
Really.
- You didn't seem
that enthusiastic.
- Only because I'm worried
for you that's all.
It might not be all
that you expect.
- I know that.
- But it's important right?
- I think it is.
- Well then I think
you should do it.
There's something else
I should tell you too.
(glass breaks)
- [Fighting Wife] You
dirty fucking bastard!
See what you made me do?
- [Fighting Husband]
What'd I make you do?
You nearly knocked me
out you stupid bitch!
- I'll show you stupid bitch!
- Hey!
Come on you two.
You're going to
get into trouble.
- Hey come on you bitch!
- Hey!
Why don't both of you
go home and sober up?
There's no use getting
locked up over this.
- That's what I'm trying to do
but my wife's gone mad!
- Who are you calling mad?
You (speaks in
Aboriginal language)
- Hey come on.
Time to pack it in.
It's late!
Both of you.
- I know you.
You're that blackfella lawyer.
- Yeah that's right.
I live here remember?
- Hey.
I know your kind.
Black woman no good for you eh?
Come on let's go baby.
- Sorry about that.
(calming acoustic music)
- I never thought I'd be happy
to just stay home
with Em and May May.
But it's great.
The quiet life.
Really grows on you.
- Yeah well I wouldn't
know about that eh?
- Oh but you've got a kid.
You know what it's like.
Suddenly you..
I don't know.
You just want to
do the right thing.
You know?
Nothin' and no one can
prepare you for it eh?
(crickets chirping)
(soft guitar music)
- Morning.
- Good morning.
- So where's Nicola?
I'm dying to meet her.
- Still asleep.
We came in quite
late last night.
- Megan,
I was wondering if--
- Oh don't worry.
I've got everything under
control for tonight.
Just a few little
things left to organize.
- Oh that's great.
Listen,
I was thinking with Nicola here,
perhaps you should stay
at your place tonight.
- You're not serious?
- Well it's just--
- Peter she's 26--
- I know it's just tricky.
- Everyone in this town knows.
Everyone.
How are we meant to entertain
twenty odd people here tonight
and pretend we're not together?
It's ridiculous.
- I just want to have a normal
weekend with my daughter.
Is that so hard to understand?
I don't want to fight
about my personal problems.
- Problems?
- Well you know what I mean.
- Yeah I know exactly
what you mean.
- Morning.
- Hi.
I'm Megan.
I've heard such a lot about you.
Well ah,
I've got a fair bit of running
around to do this morning.
I'm helping your father keep
everybody happy tonight.
Nice to meet you.
- Yeah you too.
See ya.
Well?
- Well what?
(upbeat music)
- Oi Brendan!
(upbeat music)
- I got something for ya.
- What is it?
I don't think so.
- Come on.
One each.
- You know they're not my bag.
Besides I'll be
completely fucked
if I have anything else.
- Come on!
You haven't done
anything since Melbourne.
It'll be fun.
Please?
For me?
(background cheering)
(crying)
(upbeat music)
- Drew!
Drew!
Did you see me in the float?
Wasn't it awesome?
- Aw you looked awesome alright.
- Who are you?
- Oh this is Dianne.
This is my wife.
She came all the
way up from Perth.
This is Brendan
and this is Savvy.
- Hello.
- Dianne you made it.
You must be happy eh?
He was moping around when he
thought you weren't coming.
- Aren't you singing today?
- Nah it's tonight.
You two going to come?
- No I don't think so.
We've been invited to
the Staircase of the Moon
thing at Peter's.
- Oh so you'd rather mingle
with the who's who
of the Kimberley
than watch some deadly
local black music eh?
- You got it.
- Me too.
I'm going for a
while before the gig.
Anyway,
so we'd better head off.
Mum's decided to have a life
so I've gotta find a babysitter.
- For tonight?
- Yeah.
Can you believe it?
Great time to go on strike eh?
- Oh we can look after the kids.
- Can he?
Please Mum please?
- Are you sure?
It won't be for long.
A couple of hours at the most.
I can pick them up later.
- No worries.
- Thanks guys.
You're doing me a huge favor.
Come on you two.
We'd better tell that
grumpy old Nana of yours
that she's let off the hook.
- I'll see you mob later eh?
What?
(guitar music)
- Shit.
- He spotted us.
- If we go this way--
- Clarry he spotted us.
You've gotta go over there.
- Fuck it!
Hi Dad.
Ah Dad you've met Archie.
And how's Mum?
- Your mother wants you to
come over for Annie's birthday.
- Sure.
Annie says she wants a bike.
I thought we could all put
in and get one for her.
I'll check it out and
get back to you eh?
- That wasn't so bad.
(chuckles)
Come on.
- Hey Sam.
Hey I just wanted to
thank you for the ride.
- No worries.
- Yeah um..
See I don't know how much
you know about Billy,
but I just wanted you to know
that I've been
hearing some stories,
and I think you might
want to check it out.
- Yeah thanks.
I already know.
- You're a good man Jason.
Your family'd be
real proud of you eh.
- Go safe man.
(dramatic music)
(engine idling)
(sighs)
- When we start singing,
all you mob come together
and do it proper.
- Check out Ray.
- Look who's hanging around.
(sighs)
Don't get too happy.
He's not looking at you.
That's Ellie's man.
- No he isn't.
- Come on you mob get ready.
- Good luck.
- He a good man that one.
He talk too much,
but he don't drink,
and he don't hit.
You don't want to end up a
grumpy old woman like us.
Hey?
You need someone.
(pleasant acoustic music)
- Hey mind if we
crash in your spot?
- 'Course not!
- Are you alright?
What's wrong?
- Nothing I'm fine.
- No you're not.
What happened?
- Honestly I'm okay.
Thanks.
(singing and rhythmic clacking)
(cheering)
(gentle music)
- So how long have you
guys been married for?
- It's almost four years.
Our anniversary's
coming up actually.
- The fifth.
- You're not funny.
- I am a little funny.
(laughs)
- What about you Nicola?
Are you married?
- Oh God no.
Not really the marrying kind.
- Hey I can't tell you guys
how much I appreciate this.
- I'm doing the early show
so I shouldn't be too late.
- Oh no worries.
We'll be at home.
You know where to find me.
- Mum can we go on the beach?
- Okay but be back
before sunset.
I've gotta go soon.
- Yeah before sunset.
And catch me a hermit crab eh?
- Oh Bella this is Nicola,
Peter's daughter.
- Oh hi!
It's so good to
finally meet you.
- Hi.
My dad talks a lot about you.
All good of course.
- I should hope so.
- Yeah.
- You in town long?
Oh just long enough to see
what my father's up to.
(gentle acoustic music)
- Oh no.
Look Ray,
you are a nice enough
fellow and all,
but I'm not interested.
- One dinner.
That's all.
- I'm happy the way
things are you know.
My life isn't complicated.
- One dinner.
How complicated can it be?
- I'm not a very
nice person Ray.
- I'm nice enough for two.
- You don't even know me.
- You come out to dinner,
I can get to know you better.
Or maybe you're right,
maybe I won't be interested.
Or maybe I just have to
keep following you around
until I get to know you better.
- Alright.
One dinner.
(giggling)
- Don't worry I won't tell.
- I'm trying to kick the habit.
- Ah no I don't smoke
that stuff anymore.
Mad enough without it.
- Yeah me too.
But hey I'm on holidays.
So now I get to do the
third degree about Dad.
He's clearly got something
going on with Megan right?
- Um I don't know.
- Bella it's fine.
You don't have to keep quiet.
- You okay with that?
- It's not exactly the
world's best situation
but given the circumstances,
I guess it's good for
him to have someone.
- Circumstances?
- Mum and the dementia.
It's not like she really
knows who we are anyway.
But I guess it..
Oh you didn't know.
God he talks about you so much,
I just figured he
would have told you.
Sorry.
- He never said a thing.
- Yeah that's my dad.
Always keeping up appearances.
If everything looks
okay then it is okay.
(soft guitar music)
- Hey sorry to interrupt
but I've gotta go now.
You be good for Drew
and Dianne please.
Thanks again guys.
I hope they'll be no trouble.
- I'm sure they'll be fine.
- That's cool.
You have a good night.
- Okay thanks see ya.
- Uncle can we watch telly?
- Yeah I can't see why not.
Let's go and see what's on eh?
Hey hey?
There you go.
I'll be outside if you
need anything okay?
- We're alright.
- Ladies and gentlemen
it's about that time.
So I suggest you bring
your glasses and follow me,
and we'll get a better look
at what we came to see.
(didgeridoo playing)
- Oh wow.
- Yeah.
- Have you ever seen
anything so spectacular?
We should get a
place on the bay.
(soft guitar music)
- What would you like to drink?
- I think just
mineral water thanks.
- That's what I'm having too.
See?
Lots in common.
(laughter)
- Someone's gonna see.
- Really.
- I've got a gig soon.
- Come on baby.
I'll make it worth your while.
(background chatter)
- See ya.
Hey listen I've got a
bunch of mud crabs on ice.
Why don't you stay for dinner?
- No worries.
That'd be great.
Ah what about the kids?
- Ah that's no problem.
Cook some snags.
I've got a couple of very good
bottles of red on reserve.
- No worries.
- I'll give you a hand.
- Oh sorry babe.
I should have asked you.
Is that okay?
- It's fine.
- I can go and tell
Peter that we won't stay.
- Are you having an
affair with Bella,
Drew?
- No!
Oh come on she's a
friend and a colleague.
That's it!
- I don't think that is it.
I really don't.
- Oh come on Di you're
getting upset over nothing.
- It's not nothing!
- Hey I love you
and only you okay?
- I'm sorry I'm just..
I'm sorry.
- It's okay.
You're just feeling this way
because we're so far apart.
When you move here--
- I don't want to
move here Drew.
- Hey maybe we should
talk about this later.
- No we need to
talk about it now.
I've thought about it.
It just...
It doesn't work for me you know?
- You're not even
giving it a chance.
- I know that and I
know it's not fair,
but I've thought
about it a lot and..
- Look maybe we should
talk about this later.
They're probably
wondering where we are.
- Oh fancy!
So I finally met Bella.
She's a really cool chick.
- Yes I knew you
two would get along.
- Um Dad why haven't you
told anyone here about Mum?
- Ellie knows.
- Bella didn't.
- Meaning she does now?
- It's nobody's business.
- Does Megan know?
- Yes.
I'm sorry.
- What for?
- For her.
For the whole thing.
- Oh dad it's hard.
We all need somebody.
- I don't expect you to approve.
- So are you gonna divorce Mum?
- No of course not!
- Well don't sound so shocked.
I mean haven't you
thought about it?
- No!
- So does Megan love you?
- We've got guests.
- Has it ever occurred to you
that Megan might want
you to get divorced?
To marry her maybe?
- Nicola this isn't
the time or the place.
- When is the time or place Dad?
When do we ever talk
about this stuff?
- I just want us to
have a nice weekend.
- Oh and pretend that
everything's alright?
- Well what's wrong with that?
- It's no way to
live your life Dad.
(rock music)
- Excuse me.
(crickets chirping)
- Top me up while you're at it.
Oh Drew.
We've been discussing the woeful
rates of Aboriginal
incarceration.
Do you really think
this system of justice
you're all involved in
is better representation?
- Ah well it's not ideal,
but it's better to have the
ALS than to have them at all.
- We're not saying
the system's perfect.
But we do try to encourage
people to take better
control over their lives.
- Really?
- Well given the circumstances,
I think they both
do a very good job.
- Well it's not
an easy situation.
There are no easy answers.
We are woefully under resourced.
- That's where
you come in honey.
Representation at a
government level's
going to be a key to making
things better isn't it?
- Well it wouldn't hurt.
But a lot of things would
need to come together.
Fair and appropriate media
representation for starters.
- That's just papering
over the cracks.
Just because things appear
okay doesn't mean they are.
- [Drew] Oh I disagree.
- So do I.
(knocking)
- I'll get it.
- Well that got us started.
More wine anyone?
- Hi.
We've got new guests.
- Sam.
- I've just come to pick
up me phone from Drew.
- You just caught us in the
middle of a political debate.
- Oh I wouldn't want
to interrupt eh.
I'll catch youse all later.
- Actually we're
just about to eat.
Why don't you stay?
- Nah no thanks.
I had a really long drive
and I'm buggered eh.
- Oh come on.
Who's not going to want to stay
for chili and ginger crabs?
You're hungry right?
- Yeah a bit.
- Okay well it's settled.
You're staying.
Right Dad?
- Yes of course.
(rock music and clapping)
- Thank you very much.
You've been wicked.
Have a deadly festival!
(cheering)
- That was great!
- Yeah it was a good set.
I've gotta go.
- The night is but a pup.
- Come on sis have a drink.
- I've gotta get the kids.
You two be good.
- Have you met me?
- Not here.
- God your job sounds
really full on.
- It's not that bad.
I can't come into the
community for three months
and then piss off again.
I have to face this mob everyday
for the rest of my life.
That's probably the
hardest part of it.
- Sam has a lot
of responsibility.
It's a 24 hour job.
- 24/7.
That's the deal.
- Being on call like
that all day every day,
that must be hard.
- It's not that bad.
You got people
relying on you eh.
Family community.
- Wow that's really
noble of you.
- It's the way it is.
- Nicola could you
give me a hand please?
Having a good time?
- Yeah it's shaping
up quite nicely.
- You and Sam seem to be
getting on quite well.
- Meaning?
- Meaning nothing.
I was just saying.
- Spit it out Dad.
- Meaning...
Sam's got a lot of baggage.
- So do I.
- I just don't think it's
a great idea that's all.
- I wasn't planning
on marrying him.
- Yes I know that.
- So what's the
problem then Dad?
I'm a big girl.
- I just don't think you
need someone quite so--
- What black?
- Don't you dare say that to me.
That's got nothing
to do with it.
Sam is an angry man.
You don't need that in
your life right now.
- Daddy I love you,
but you don't know
what I need in my life
anymore than I know what
you need in yours okay?
(background chatter)
- Oh I'm so sorry that
took longer than I thought.
Sam you're back already.
- Mm hmm.
- How were the kids?
- No problem at all.
They're fast asleep.
- Did you have a good gig?
- Yeah good.
- Bella would you like a drink?
- No thanks.
I better get them home.
- I'll give you a hand.
- [Sam] Yeah I better
make a move too.
- Oh Sam,
would you mind
taking me into town?
I wouldn't mind seeing how
Broome parties at festival time.
- [Sam] Sure.
- Ah lovely dinner Megan.
- [Megan] Yeah no problem.
- Nice to meet you Dianne.
- You too.
- Don't wait up.
- Good night everyone.
Thanks Dianne
you're a lifesaver.
(jubilant background noise)
- Come on!
Let's find somewhere a
little less populated.
(traffic noise)
- Look I know things seem
a little strange here.
But I know you'll like
it once you settle in.
- Drew you're not
listening to me.
I don't fit in this place.
What am I supposed to do here?
- Well have a holiday.
I mean you've been
working so hard.
- I like working that hard,
just like you do.
- Look it's only a couple of
months and then you're home.
- It's not as easy as that.
I've been offered an
extended contract.
Another year.
And I was thinking
about taking it.
Come on Di.
Di!
Di!
Di please!
- When were we going
to talk about this?
Were we going to
talk about this?
- Well we're talking
about it now.
Oh come on baby please.
I'm just getting
the hang of the job.
It's too early to leave now.
- Too early?
We had a plan Drew.
Your plan.
We did this for your career.
Six months and then Canberra.
- Well it's bigger
than that now!
You know I'm just
beginning to understand
a little bit more about myself,
about my community,
about my people.
- Is this about family?
Because we can visit.
- Well no.
It's about more than that.
It's about making a difference.
It's about being
good at something.
Babe this is really
important to me.
(gentle guitar music)
- I thought you
wanted to see some
real Broome style partying?
- What this isn't it?
(laughs)
So do you come here often?
- Not often enough.
- I'm a big girl Sam.
I can make my own decisions.
Don't let him make them for you.
(gentle guitar music)
- I'm sorry I was so
hard on you earlier on.
- Oh that's alright.
Nicola figured it
all out anyway,
about you and me.
- Well she's not a child.
- Yeah I know that.
She asked me if was going
to divorce Bernadette.
What are you looking for
in this relationship?
What do you want?
- I want all the
usual things I guess.
A happy marriage,
a couple of kids,
a comfortable life.
Isn't that what everyone wants?
- Yeah I guess it is.
- I'm exhausted.
Let's just go to bed.
- Oh you know what?
I don't think I'd be very
good company tonight.
- Okay I'll see
you tomorrow then.
- We're back on
circuit tomorrow.
- So...
I'll see you when you get back.
- Megan.
I am sorry.
- Yeah.
- Drew if you stay here,
you are going to get sucked in.
You know it.
Do you want to live like Sam,
at everyone's beck and
call 24 hours a day,
overworked and underpaid?
That's not what you
said you wanted.
- Of course that's
not what I want.
But there's just so
much to learn here.
- And what do I do?
Give up everything
I've worked for?
Come up here and
pop out a few kids?
Wait for you to become
a proper blackfella?
Or sit in Perth for
years waiting for you?
- What about what I want?
- It's always about
what you want Drew.
- You wanted everything
just as much as I did.
- No Drew I compromised.
That's what marriage
is all about.
I have backed you at every step.
- I know.
And just one more thing.
That's all I'm asking.
- I can't.
I'll wait for you Drew,
in Perth for another
three months.
That was the deal.
If you're not ready to
come home by then well..
- Well what?
Dianne?
- Hey! Hey!
Keep your eyes off.
This is my man.
You hear me?
(thudding)
Is that all you got in you?
(yelling)
(thudding)
(screaming)
(suspenseful music)
(grunts)
(yells)
- [Bartender] Hey you
get out of my bar!
(yelling)
- Be a man why don't ya?
Face up to who you are.
(glass shattering)
This man is my lover!
- Shut up!
- Yeah.
He likes to suck my cock!
- Shut up!
- It's no crime!
I love him!
He loves me!
- Shut up!
(thudding)
(screaming)
(thudding)
(sirens)
(suspenseful music)
(ringing)
- Hello Drew Ellis.
I'm coming down.
See ya.
(gentle piano music)
- How is he?
No one will tell me anything.
- We haven't heard
from the hospital,
but it's serious.
- He's okay isn't he?
He's okay?
- Clarry,
Archie told the police that
you were trying to kill him.
- That's not true.
Tell him Drew.
Tell him it isn't true.
Tell him that I didn't mean it.
Tell him I'm sorry.
- Okay I will.
Look the police
are still deciding
what charges to lay against you.
At minimum it will be assault.
You'll be up for a
preliminary hearing,
hopefully in the next day or so.
You do know what that
means don't you Clarry?
Do you want me to
get someone for you?
Family or a friend?
- I'm so sorry Archie.
I'm so sorry.
I'm so sorry.
(crying)
What have I done Drew?
(soft music)
- I love you.
If you don't want
me to stay I won't.
(upbeat music)