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('I KNOW BETTER' BY RISSA PLAYS)

# A little itty bitty complicated

# Got yourself

# Never know what you say

Oh. Hi, Mack. It's Goldie, here.

Um, I'm not gonna be able

'cause there's Darren's in town

Hi. It's Lolly. So sorry.

Me and my mum

Hope you find someone.

Hey. It's Jaz.

Um, I just joined

And don't forget,

Bye!

# Before I leave,

# We could've had it all

# Throw it up and watch it fall

# Too bad for you boy

Come on.

Someone's gotta be up

Oh, I've got that

Yeah. And my boyfriend's in town.

I thought that

We did. This is Graham.

Oh.

He's got these tiny little eyes.

Cherry, what about you?

Yeah, I got my kids.

So, we're finally getting bookings,

but everyone is away

Hi, Tui.

Shower's busted at mine.

Hey, Tui.

You up for taking on some extra

Yeah, um, is that me

Yeah. I'm afraid so.

But I am trying to hire

It's just really hard

because no-one's replying

Shadows has closed down again.

There are girls?

I mean, if they're experienced

They're the type of girls

and tell you it's raining.

No, they're not.

You do not want toxic box

My Aunty Mugs always jokes

My dad calls her Aunty Mugs

It's real cute.

OK. Let's start there.

(THEME MUSIC)

Hey, before you run off

I just need your attention on this.

Client classification.

I love your outfit.

When a punter box,

only for privacy.

That way, no real names are used

But when the session's over,

the girl who saw him

so that we can instantly convey

Wait, what do you mean

Like, he unspiralled it?

Oh, my god. Him.

I always feel like

He was like...

(MAKES SOUND)

Yeah, I was thinking more tall,

Might have said sex slave.

Is he the one that cries afterwards?

No, he's the one whose ball sack

(LAUGHTER)

Oh, I've got one.

Jules, I'm gonna put

(SPEAKING MAORI)

Oh, Aunty Mugs.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Ready to root.

(CHUCKLES) Over the moon

We've actually got

who are new to the industry.

Oh, no. I've done it before.

Oh. Oh. Even better.

Well, the women in my family,

independent,

Yeah, except

on your mum's side, eh?

Yeah, white side.

Oh. I'm convinced.

(LAUGHS)

Yay! To Jules.

Hey!

Hey, hey, hey...

Hey!

Oh, it's been ages since

It's hard. I've just been real busy.

One more?

Busy making bank.

I've been counting change

All good. I've got us.

You know you don't have

We're looking

The money is amazing.

Hello.

Hey, hey, hey.

What's wrong?

Henny was just complaining

Wow, same.

Well, come work with me then.

(LAUGHS) Fuck off.

It's actually sweeter.

Yeah. For you, maybe.

OK. It's not for everyone.

But we ain't hoes.

By the way, Becca, did I tell you?

Henry came over the other night.

Oh.

That guy is, like, so full of shit.

You know what? I gotta go.

I forgot some guy pay me $400

Enjoy being broke.

Hey, what about your round?

You know you want it.

I'll treat you better

Come on. Come on. Yeah?

You're missing out.

Slim pickings around

'Sup?

Oh.

Look at her, Bubba, all grown up

Oh, why are you so sad? Hmm?

Why don't you get

Go.

Thanks.

Settle down.

It's Just a drink,

(CHUCKLES)

So, how's tricks

You know we're hiring.

(BIRDS CHIRP)

It's a shame

So sorry that we're fully booked,

but, um, maybe try back

I just really wanted

Yeah. I know.

Could you?

No.

Get here and sit down

Potato.

Potato.

What is going on here?

Well, we're just

BDSM.

Why do you keep saying that?

It's a safe word.

Oh.

Stop would have been better.

Keep saying potato,

I think you should go.

Not my fault

Can't take a proper hiding.

I thought we were having

Are you OK?

This one's on the house.

I should expect so.

In terms of finding more girls,

bridge clubs,

widows, seasonal workers.

I've been messaging two gorgeous

No. No. No. No. Cannot do.

Prostitution Reform Act 2003.

Foreign nationals on temporary visas

cannot be employed

and that includes work visas.

Oh, oh, human trafficking.

Right. Right. Right.

Yeah. It's OK. I will figure it out.

We will, co-owner.

I just don't want you to worry.

You've been working

Thanks, Jules.

But I don't really have

I have loans to repay.

But at least my investment

and get that

True.

I quite like

I'll be working on a jingle.

Um.

# Ta, ta, ta, ta, ta, ta

# Come on down to Sweethearts

# We'll move all over your

Catchy.

(TRAIN WHOOSHING)

I have just cancelled Brian.

Do you think he'll come back?

I don't know.

On the bright side,

this downtime's let me

Oh, hang on.

Who are they?

(INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Can I help you?

I was gonna ask you the same thing.

Oh.

I assume you're here to interview?

Oh, you've literally

Is that not good enough for you?

Oh, don't mind that one.

She wants us shutdown.

Hey, you wanna know what's up?

What's up is that life stuck

Oh, five of your kids' dads' asses.

So, why don't you just fuck off

or whatever it is you nosy

and continue crocheting crucifixes

OK. Wow. That... Well, that worked.

OK.

Let's stop pretending like

Yeah.

We come with regulars,

My business, my rules.

OK.

We can start today.

Great.

Welcome to Sweethearts.

We do things

Oh.

Daryl, honey.

It's Fiyah.

Yeah.

We're at a new brothel,

Yeah. We missed your sexy self.

Yeah, we were just in between places

Just book us through

Amazing. You won't regret it.

('LET IT BURN' BY FRANCOIS NGUYEN

Yum, baby.

Hey, sexy, Sam.

Get a pistol, Paul.

Are you coming to see us or what?

Do you wanna fuck?

Hey.

Yeah. You, big boy.

So happy to see you two again.

We're so happy

Awesome.

I love you two.

Hey, Bub.

Do you reckon you could talk to Mack

Save on some rent.

You know I don't like being used.

Excuse me?

There's just

Hey. Just trying my luck.

No need to get

Hey, Bubs, why don't you tell me

I know you've been

I saw your stuff in there.

You leave shadows,

What, we're not friends anymore?

Hmm.

Hmm, hmm?

Hey, Bubs.

Everyone uses everyone.

At least with me,

What do you have against her?

Who? Mother Teresa.

She's a fucking tourist.

Yeah?

What do you think

I don't think it's just

It's ethics.

You know she lied her way

for research purposes?

Ethical, my ass.

She cares about us.

OK?

I know she comes across a bit

but she's struggling too.

Oh, yeah.

(LAUGHS)

Poor madam Mack is struggling.

OK.

It's never just about the money

OK. Thanks, Dawn.

Whoo!

And that's us, fully booked.

Those new girls have

Business is pumping,

and spend some time with the fam.

Oh, good. No, I can't do that.

Actually, you can and you will.

No, I've gotta...

You can afford to take a break.

Thank you.

Why don't you leave

I can take bookings myself,

Have fun.

See you tomorrow.

(INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

(WHISTLES)

Did you just dog whistle me?

I was feeling like pie.

Yeah. I-I-I don't pie on demand.

Boo.

I'll tell you what,

I'll put on the oven then.

Can you set that at 190?

Yes, chef.

(CHICKEN CLUCKS)

So, I finally said to Dion,

Go, fuck yourself."

Should've have said

Whoo wee!

Steven eats ass like watermelon.

Sorry. I don't know what that means.

You know like...

(MAKES SOUND)

(LAUGHS) Now I get it.

(LAUGHS)

(PHONE RINGS)

(CHUCKLES)

Luxury Marina Motel. Jules speaking.

Yes, we do have a no pets policy.

How big is your goat?

What is the deal with the motel?

Don't think it does that well.

If it was just the one,

(CHUCKLES) Alright. Bye-bye.

Hey, Jules. It's Jules. Yeah?

Yeah.

What do you reckon about us

I don't think Mack will be into it.

Oh, so.

What, she'd let her girls

Sorry. What? Homeless?

Yeah.

Oh, I didn't realise.

No. No. Not us, Tui.

Tui?

I'm fine. I'm all good.

Tui, it's no shame.

She's not gonna leave

Absolutely not.

I'll just run it by Mack.

I thought you were the co-owner.

Oh, shit. My mistake.

I am.

OK. OK.

Of course, you can stay.

Choice.

(CHUCKLES) OK.

(INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

(CHICKEN CLUCKS)

Say this or that...

..but it's like...

It's like buying a travel magazine

Is it?

..myself with places

You must wanna go somewhere.

OK, Pompeii.

OK. Why?

Maybe it's those poor

That checks out.

(LAUGHS)

OK.

Thank you!

What's happened?

Turns out hiring full time staff

with established clientele

Congratulations.

Yay, you. Madame extraordinaire.

(LAUGHTER)

So, how long is that gonna take?

Uh, about an hour.

Oh.

Whole hour?

60 minutes.

OK.

Oh.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Good idea.

(SIGHS)

It's a school night, babe.

There's this a school trip

Tonight?

It's-it's for next year,

It's to Osaka in Japan.

You know, it's this fully

OK, why am I just

Oh, I just...

But now,

And I thought maybe

How much is it?

It's $5,000.

Wow.

That was silly to ask.

OK.

No. It's not, that's not your...

(SIGHS)

OK.

Yeah. Yeah. No.

You should totally go.

Wait. Seriously?

Yeah. It'd be great. Right?

Bring me the paperwork...

(CHUCKLES)

Thank you. Thank you!

Yeah.

Whoo-hoo-hoo!

$2,380 for our first day, ladies.

Not bad.

How many bookings you got

17?

That's my girls.

Alright.

Just checking

Oh.

Oh. What a sweet old pussy.

Does she mind a stroke?

Mm-hm.

We normally don't allow animals,

Yes!

Oh, she's a dribbling thing.

Yeah, these mature old pussies,

they really know

Yeah.

Nasty biters if they get rubbed

Righto.

Oh, glad you're not sleeping rough,

Thanks, Jules.

Whoo!

Oh, I'm feeling of a little

Oh, hold on.

It-it-it... It's party time!

No.

Yeah, bubble.

Oh, hey.

Time to fuck shit up. Bing bong.

Guys, come on, please.

Fuck shit up.

Fuck shit up...

# Saucy, bold, I like it drippin'

# He got talent

# I'm so sick might

# Please tip my tongue 'cause

# Bold, loud, I got some nerve

# I add that kick

# We been known to get it right

# And my shit goes hard

# If Its too spicy,

# If It's too... #

What the actual fuck?

(DOOR SLAMS)

Who the fuck are you?

Hey, lady,

Whoo-hoo!

Alright. Give me that.

Oh.

Oh, good day, Mack.

Who do you think

Oh, I guess

(LAUGHTER)

Hey. No. No. No. Jules.

Jules said that we could stay here.

We're just having a little party

just to celebrate

Right. Little party.

Well, you've trashed

Listen, if you don't work here,

Oh.

Out.

Mack. I'm sorry. OK?

I just...

and then she invited

And I would've tidied

Hey, hey, hey, Bubs.

No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. Shh!

No. No. Don't be sorry.

I'm sorry. OK? It was me.

I get a good thing and I just...

I am the worst employee.

Now, I know... I mean, we've got

I guess that makes us fired now,

Fuck yes.

You absolutely cannot sleep here.

Consider this your first

Told you, Bubs.

It's never just about the money

Alright.

Come on. Let's go.

Let's get home to our own bed.

A nice, warm bed.

(CAT MEOWS)

Oh. Come on.

Oh, fuck knows

Come on, Bubby. Let's go.

Oh, wow.

Tui, are you homeless?

I've got options.

But do you have a home?

No.

God. Why? You're my top earner.

I know what you bring in.

'Cause my last landlord found out

and tried charging me

When I said no...

he reported me

OK.

Well, you need to report him

and slap him with a harassment

(SIGHS)

Do you have anywhere to stay

What about savings?

I don't need savings.

Why?

OK.

And I support my mum. OK?

OK.

Well, um, maybe you could stay

I give her money,

Listen, um...

I couldn't fire Deziyah.

She's not abusive.

She's-she's a shit stirrer.

Who's making you money?

Now, she knows that you're soft,

she's just gonna

OK? So, don't say I didn't warn you.

(SIGHS) You can stay here.

I said I was fine.

Look, you gotta pay me, OK?

It comes with conditions. It's not forever.

And I know it looks like special treatment,

but it's not, if that's what you're worried about.

Please.

Please.

Thank you.

180 a week.

Got it.

And I'm still your boss.

(SIGHS) Aye yai yai.

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# We only want hittas That's on our team

# Soon you'll see just what I mean

# First it don't make sense Then it gets real clear

# This ain't a phase This right here's a career

# Right here right now

# Tunnel vision, sights found

# I feel like I hit the road running

# Built it from the ground

# Said I'm, said I'm gonna get it

# Said I'm, said I'm gonna what

# Misunderstood see They think I'm playing

# They bout to find out I'm not

# Said I'm, said I'm gonna get it

# Said I'm, said I'm gonna what

# Said I'm said I'm gonna get it

# Said I'm gone get that shot

# Im nasty, wanna test And get a rhinoplasty

# Wanna flex and... #

Mum, you're a pimp! No!

VOICEOVER: Next Tuesday after 'Married at First Sight'...

Buckle up, bitches.

..the pressure is building.

Look who's hit the front page of the Northland times.

A moral divide is splintering this community in two.

Go home!

VOICEOVER: The heat

is rising.

Who do you have your eye on, mate?

And is she... A fraudulent liar.

Gotta buy more time to pay back this loan.

..about to lose everything?

We're going to jail!

Nine's red-hot new drama

is just about ready...

Oh my God!

..to explode.