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I've finally had to face back and hand over Hitchy Mama, which is why I've

handed it over to Jethro. Jethro.

Mm -hmm.

Why? Oh, my God. Are you loaded?

You can't come in. You don't need to be looking after a kid.

You are ripped off your tits all the time. When the fuck did you start caring

about Jane?

Right now, I would not leave a dog in your care. You definitely can't tell

I'm the bad child, and we should just keep it like that, okay?

You have a jungle Jew here, ma 'am, with a juice twig. What are we going to do?

We're going to have to get serious, okay? About money.

Well, this is it.

I just got the keys, and... I so wanted you to see it.

Oh, it's, um... It's a dump, I know.

But it's all we could afford.

Well, barely afford, actually.

No, it's adorable.

And, you know, it's a little bit of work.

Yeah, Van can do stuff when he gets back.

Hmm. Yeah.

If we can afford it.

And it needs a lot of work.

If we can afford it.

Oh, I know exactly how I can help.

You do?

Cullen!

Sorry? I am so good with colour.

She is.

Just promise me that you won't choose anything without me.

Okay?

Cool. Okay, now I have to run because I have a funeral. So sad because Mr. Hill

was such a heavy person. He literally sang when he worked. Well, until he had

the heart attack and Danny stopped singing, obviously.

Okay, bye.

And I love your little place.

Colours? What the fuck was that about?

Oh, they make a word of difference, apparently.

Nicky, I need money and you are supposed to be backing me up here.

You're not seriously going to play happy housewife here.

What do I have to make do?

Because the shitload of cash that was supposed to be coming my way hasn't. It

will.

So that is still the plan.

It's still the plan.

What's the occasion?

Me and Ben?

Just got position of our house.

Great.

Shree.

Have a wit.

Hey, missus.

You gave Jenny a breakfast.

I did?

You were out.

I did it before.

Then I put her down for a nap. Approved the procedure.

Yeah?

Believe it or not, Mrs, the world does not fall apart when you sleep in.

I just got fucking fired!

Who fired you? Isn't that damn obvious?

Not a criticism of you, okay?

Just a matter of restructuring.

Necessary changes to the business.

That kind of thing.

Not personal. OK?

Not personal, my ass. He knows what this means to me and Ben.

That stupid slag, Rochelle. She hasn't felt squat in months and she's just sat

there with a grin on her ugly face.

But why am I telling you this, Cheryl? You probably knew already.

No, I didn't.

Well, he's your son, so I know whose side you'll be on. Well, I'm not,

I might as well go and clean up the place, especially if we have to sell it

again, which is so on the cards now.

Would you look at that?

It's called food, Aaron.

What's that for?

It's a reward for all your hard work.

That's awesome. Oh, man.

When you asked us here today, I thought it was for a major grilling.

Why would that be?

No reason. No reason at all.

At least you guys actually work, unlike my other crew of saxophoners.

Hey, Van and Munta are the men.

They're original tools.

They are lazy dickwads.

It's good for guys to have guy time.

Even if they didn't invite me on their fishing trip.

Or me.

Well, they wouldn't invite you.

Could have. But you have fish right here.

Because we're like your top team now.

A -grade tools.

That's certainly how I see you. All right.

That's awesome.

Hey, man, we're doing some great stuff like that wall in Matthew Heights. Did

you hear about that?

Um, it was completed.

It was humongous, like one of only two structures you can see from the moon. I

tell you, we are on fire.

Except for that thing in French Bay.

What happened at French Bay?

What about Green Bay?

I mean, that guy was creaming himself over our deck. What happened at French

Bay?

We had to get the bobcat in for the levelling. What happened?

Just an itsy -witsy, teeny -weeny problem. Someone might give you a call

it. But I said, that's OK. No worries. Because you're bound to have liability

insurance, you know? A great manager like you.

And hot.

Death?

Damage? What happened?

No one got hurt. It was a tree.

A tree?

A few branches, a bit of trunk.

That's all?

Totally, though we've got a load of firewood if you're interested.

No, I'm not.

That's much wicked.

Great. Finish it up, then get back to work.

It's all right that I'm here?

Yeah, yeah, I asked you to come.

Well, I won't stay for long.

You are looking really good on it, Cherie. Why has Cherie been given the

Well, it was nothing she'd done, even though she's a total bitch.

But boy, did she wig out.

Oh,

it was kind of funny when Jethro ended up wearing the donut.

But he was really cool about it. Cherie is our top party seller.

Yeah. So what the hell's he playing at?

Well, that's not all that important anymore.

Well, selling's not important.

Well, there isn't going to be any parties anymore.

What? Well, look, to tell you the truth, Cheryl, I'm actually really relieved

because it's really hard doing parties with a new baby. You get going and then

the milk starts to leak out. Death Row has cancelled the parties. Why?

Well, maybe you should ask him.

Cheryl, that's... Hey, guys.

Who's Nadine?

She's not here.

Why not?

She's away.

Well, she went on holiday now.

For a few months, yeah.

You what?

Well, it was more of an enforced holiday.

But in the end, she did volunteer to go into the program, so it's good.

She's in rehab?

Yeah.

What for?

So the woman who invented the product got addicted to the fucking product?

You do have to take quite a lot to get addicted. Christ, Hayden, if this

gets out... Hey, hey, hey, she's not going to say anything, all right?

And she's more than happy to stay on as a consultant on a proper chair basis,

but she won't be coming back to the business.

So did you ever think of consulting me?

Hayden's handled it. Yeah.

And this is the best thing.

For her.

Or for everyone.

Oh, fantastic.

I bet everyone's happy.

Hey, Mum.

Jethro, get your butt round here now.

I can't. I'm right in the middle of something. Yeah, well, I can't move, so

your ass round here right now.

And you, what, decided not to consult me at all about this, did you? No. Why the

fuck not? Because you put the business in my hands and you're meant to be

resting. And a very restful time's been had by all. You think I want you to fire

people, Jethro?

And canning parties, what the hell's that about? The labour costs are huge,

returns aren't great, there's just no point. Cherie was relying on that job,

Jethro. But she does not exist to give fucking Cherie handouts. You're a damn

good worker. Who's having twins any day now, Mum. Yeah, your brother's twins.

How in hell can you do that to your own brother? Mum, as far as I'm concerned,

my loyalties are to you, alright? You put the business in my hands and I am

trying to do whatever I can to keep it from going under.

Okay. You knew it was bad, Mum. Yeah, alright.

Look.

I'm about to make a deal with a couple of lingerie outlets. Which ones?

The point is, I'm trying to get Hoochie back into a profit.

OK? Now, I can take Cherie back, no worries, but then I have to let Rochelle

OK? And that'll be a shame, cos she's fucking great.

And I just made her general manager.

But, you know... Look, it's up to you, Mum.

I gotta go.

I thought your message sucked.

Yeah.

And I've got, like, ten bucks left in my bank account.

Come on. Hey, it's okay. It's okay. No, it's not okay, Nicky, and I'm sick of

it.

Hey, I'll help.

And what I'm sick of is you saying that you'll help.

It's a plan. It needs to happen, Nicky. Yeah, look, it's not that easy.

You've been living with her for long enough. Haven't you figured out how to

collect? It's not like she leaves 50 grand lying around in her purse.

You promised me, Nicky.

It's time.

You have to make this happen.

No more excuses.

I always knew Jethro was so wrong for them to be running that business. He's

mean and he's cruel and... Thanks, we need to do something.

I don't think Jethro will change his mind.

I know, because he's got a rock for a heart, but I don't.

Look, this is my problem.

No, but it was my evil brother who did this.

I was thinking I could sell my car.

Why? It's worth quite a bit, and I don't need a flash car.

But I gave it to you.

Yeah, I know, but it's just a car.

No, it is way more than that.

It was my first gift of love to you.

And if you sold it, it would be like you're selling me.

And you would never sell me.

No. No.

Look, both of our families are involved, and we're involved, and if we're going

to help, we do it together.

Because we have hearts that are not rocks.

Yeah. Yeah.

Hi. Hi.

Now, we got you some dinner, so you just sit down and completely relax.

And look at this.

Painter! And I found the sweetest colour for the baby's room.

And we're going to actually probably have to sell before I get around to

No, you don't. Nicky told me all about what you want, and... He did?

Mm -hmm, and we want help.

You do?

It's all going through my company, but let's not talk about money right now. I

don't mind.

No, you need to keep up your strength.

Just come by the workshop tomorrow, and that'll be that. No more worries.

That is so great.

And so kind.

Now, I was thinking Highland Tuttuk for the lounge, and...

Sunshine Daisy for the babies this morning.

Yellow. Yes, it's creamy yellow. It's so sweet.

Right.

Jane gone down?

Yeah, just did it.

And how was she? Was she funny about her dummy?

No, no, pretty good.

Great. How was playgroup?

Great. She rocked it. Cool.

Hey there.

You all better? Loretta said you were sick going from both ends.

Yeah. Yeah, it was bad, but it's all good now.

Mum, Jane's gone to bed.

I'm here to see Loretta, actually. Oh.

Could we, um... Sure.

Do you think that they're... No, I don't think so.

You didn't say anything to Cheryl.

About you being a whacked -out druggie, oddly, no.

It's been a long time.

You came because you wanted to see my room?

No.

Look, I have to thank you, all right?

For what you said, what you did.

It was a wake -up call that I needed.

About me and Nadine.

Mostly Nadine, but yeah, yeah, me too.

I didn't do it to be nice.

I know.

You wouldn't.

But anyway, I'm good now.

That's what druggies always say, Dean. They steal your wallet.

Look, seriously.

I am off the pills, all right?

I've even cut back on my drinking. I'm not N .A., you know.

Point is... I'd like to see Jane again.

Well, she's here most days.

Apart from her crazy social life, playgroup, library, the pool.

Baby swim classes. I'm still in recovery from Helga Schwarzenegger and the saggy

mummies.

You actually got in?

In togs? What else would I wear?

Well, if you want some company, we can always go together.

Oh, God, no, you can have it. Baby swimming has got to be the most stupid

on the planet.

Still Tuesdays?

Friday. She's in the Olympic Development Squad now.

Tuesdays.

And as a new instructor, you'll probably like her.

Oh, how's that?

Oh, blonde, and you'll see.

Oh, who says I prefer blondes?

You can piss off now.

OK.

But maybe I can buy you a drink sometime.

Better be a real drink.

I'd do it straight up.

OK, fine.

Bye.

Yeah. Read this, is it fuzzy?

No. Fuck.

I think I need glasses.

Shit, I feel like such a nana.

Yeah, but a sexy nana.

Hi.

Hi.

Did Dan call?

No.

Doesn't matter.

Hey, Cherie.

Yeah. Hey.

I talked to Jethro today and I couldn't change his mind. I'm sorry.

Right. But if things get too hard, you know, with the house and you and Van,

then there's always room here, you know. No, it's okay, Cheryl.

No, it's not.

Pascal is going to help us.

Will she?

She's been so amazing.

I'm just going to go and call Van.

But you're not my girl.

Hi. Oh,

hi.

I'm just going over some figures with Myri, because I'm such a zip -flip -a

-wip. Well, you've got better things to worry about.

No rush.

Oh, I should introduce you.

Oh, I know, Myri. Yes.

This is Dot.

She's on phone lines and orders. And this is Reg and Colin, and this is Mr

Corbett. Hi.

And this is Belky, and he is amazing, and he is...

Such a style queen. Oh, get off. No, you are. He knows stuff about bags you

wouldn't believe.

Well, I have met a few in my time.

And Bilky's going to show you exactly what to do.

Do?

You'll be on details and finishing.

Mr Halley used to do it, but... I'm still so sad when I think about that.

I'm sorry, I'm not... But it is amazing how the universe works. We have a

vacancy and you need a job.

A job?

Yeah, it's regular income, and Bilky reckons that once you know the ropes,

the kind of thing that you can do from home, even after the twins are born.

Hmm.

So, yes, let's get you introduced to the rivet punch and the leather stretcher.

Hello?

Holy crap.

Graham.

What the fuck are you doing here?

What are you doing here?

I work here.

I was after the tool guy's manager.

Uh, well, that's me, for my sins, but shouldn't you be rangering with the

dodderals in Two Day Curry Bay?

Well, not anymore.

How could you leave them? I'm doing something different.

But, Graham... What about the mustelids?

Those ferrets and stoats will be stealing those eggs this very minute.

Actually, it's past breeding season now. About the tall guys.

Well, there's nothing endangered about them. I'm not a ranger anymore.

I'm an arborist for the council.

I'm here about a problem to do with your company.

Not my company. Like I said, I just manage them.

I was giving you a contact about an infringement in French Bay. The

of a native tree.

Right. So you've stopped looking after stupid birds.

And now you're worried about things that can't even chirp. You don't like trees.

Oh, I love them. They're great, but, you know.

This tree was a 200 -year -old pahutukawa on the property of 57 Emily

Place. It was over six metres and a native.

So anyway, cutting down that tree means you now face prosecution under the

Resource Management Act.

Get out of here.

It's actually an offence and you may need to appear in court.

Well, no, I won't.

Well, if you had consent for work on this tree, we don't have any record of

Right.

Well, Graham, I'll get back to you on that.

Great, because the fires can be quite deep. Oh, really?

We take trees pretty seriously.

Oh, I'm sure you do.

Good to see you again, Rita.

You too, Graham.

Tell me about the tree.

No fisherman's basket? Tell me about the tree.

Feeling a bit bad about that. Oh, not as bad as I'm feeling.

It's a big tree. No, it was a bad tree. And dangerous. How can a tree be bad?

Lots of ways, eh?

Dropping, shedding.

Don't forget allergies.

Those little kids getting asthma from the pollen. No one is allergic to

pahutukawa. Don't believe everything you hear about those pahutukawas. They

coast on their reps, being all cute and Christmassy. But this one... What about

it? Definitely dangerous. One of the branches nearly fell on the bobcat,

we needed for the job. So, in the interest of safety... You propped it

Just the dangerous limbs that were in the way of the bobcat, which turned out

be quite a bit. Oh, Jesus.

It was about to fall.

Do you swear this is true?

Dangerous trees. There's got to be an exception for that.

Well, if there's not, and we face prosecution from the tree police, you

who's going to be in the firing line, don't you?

You? Think again.

The gooch? It wasn't me. I told you not to do it.

Did you know?

Did you know what she meant when she said she wanted to help?

Look. I went in there expecting a big fat company check and instead I get a

shit job sitting in a dead man's chair.

Oh, Mr. Hammer.

He had the heart attack.

There.

It was there.

Don't worry.

Cleaned up.

Being ordered around by that fucking evil old poof and working on a stupid

machine. I think some poor cow died for this. Do it again.

There's no need for a face like that.

You're all puckered up like an old horse, Fanny.

And then there's Nairie.

Darling tools already?

And pregnant, Nairie? My back is killing me.

They've got arthritis, infected hemorrhoids. They don't hear them

You're right.

Am I meant to put up with this for 12 lousy bucks an hour?

It's a job, okay? You were meant to be sorting it.

Okay.

Look, even if I could rip off Pascal for the kind of cash you want, where does

that leave me?

I don't care.

Don't you?

Oh, no, I didn't mean that. No traces.

That's how I work.

And that's why I'm sitting in this chair and not in the can. Unless, of course,

that's where you want me to end up. No, of course not.

All PathGal's cash is tied up in the business, and now you're in there.

Right.

You're smart. You can work the angles.

This was all part of the plan.

You should have told me. You have an opening, so quit whining and use it.

Here we go.

Fine, here we go.

Good, isn't it? An improvement.

Well, practice makes perfect.

That's what we like to see.

You're quite pretty when you put a smile on it.

Coffee time!

Rum time!

Oh, goody. Double shot on payday.

Great.

Thanks,

love.

Oh, nothing for you, I'm afraid.

We pay wheat tea and areas.

Just wondered if you'd like a coffee, Nari.

Very kind of you.

White with one.

The shot.

Not an Afghan?

The tree was dangerous.

My workers were acting in the interest of public safety.

You still can't do that.

You mean you can have some bloody huge branch about to fall on someone's head

and you still can't chop it off?

You'd still need to apply for consent under the RMA. That makes no sense.

Maybe we could talk about it over lunch.

Lunch? A meal, usually eaten in the middle of the day.

Or we could get a drink, do a movie.

You're asking me out, Graham.

That's about the size of it.

But is that ethical, considering that I'm an enemy of the tree?

This would be outside of work.

Would it help my case?

No. You'd still face prosecution.

So what's in it for me, then?

Basically, I don't know a hell of a lot of people down here, and I just...

That's your pitch.

You're sad and desperate.

I do like you.

I'm sorry, but I hate nature in all of its forms. I have no sympathy for the

fluffy or endangered, and trees are pretty much just toilet paper in the

as far as I'm concerned. There is no way we'd ever get on.

Have you already got a boyfriend?

I'm not answering that.

Why not?

Because you're here as tree police, not to annoy me about my personal life.

Though I might consider a movie if... Sorry.

No.

Right.

So, you'll be wanting to defend this or pay a fine? No, actually I won't be

doing either.

And if you're lonely, Graham, hug a tree.

Got the swim net?

All set. Aren't we?

And you're better?

Yeah. There was nothing really that wrong with me in the first place.

Yeah, but, you know, tummy bugs, pools.

No worries.

Great load off for Wayne, you doing this.

And Loretta.

Loretta? Yeah.

She's been great, actually.

Loretta's been great?

Yep. Taking her during the day, swimming.

Loretta's taking her swimming, but that is... That is pretty out there, I know,

but... Well, you didn't know about this, Cheryl?

No.

See ya. See ya.

She here?

Out with Casey.

How was your day?

Well, I got these from Dot.

Likes to stay busy when she's not taking calls.

But more importantly, I found out exactly what's going on.

Someone else already has their snout right in the trough.

Oh, Filani with lunches in the grog. That's nothing. We've got some serious

competition here.

From who?

Isn't that obvious?

They're ripping off wages.

Come on, it's like taking candy from a baby. All the wages are paid in cash.

Except there are a few extra workers.

Ones who don't actually exist.

Jasmine.

Their money goes direct to Grandpa, Nairi and the old crew.

Fucking bastards.

God knows how long the old buzzard's been at it.

And Pascal has no idea.

It has to stop. I know.

Stop now.

Hey.

Stop right there.

I haven't done anything.

You have been helping out with Jane.

Why didn't you tell me?

You told her. You said you wouldn't. No, no, not guilty.

It was Hayden.

Don't worry, I've dealt with him. Why didn't you tell me? Because I knew you

would react like the school's soppy and weird and I haven't even been helping

out that much.

She's done heaps. Have not? Yeah, she's been a big help to me.

I think it's great.

And it's a shame she's not here.

Who? Jane.

Mum. If you're expecting some big love fest, you can forget it. I tolerate

that's all. And she's just too young to realise that the only reason I speak to

her is to stop myself going mad with boredom.

Oh, love.

Now, if it was about time you and me had a bit of a catch -up, as being almost

family... Right you are.

It's great, Pascal, taking you guys on.

Equal opportunities and all that.

Now, you young whippersnappers, they wouldn't know a full day's work if it

them on the jack seat.

So what do you think of Pascal?

She's a good girl, all right.

Easy on the eye.

Well, if you think so much of her, then why the fuck would you repay her by

ripping her off?

Eh?

I know what you've been doing, old man.

Let me tell you, age...

It's no barrier to you getting taken outside and worked over if you and your

missus don't stop this shit.

Right now.

And then the bastard grabbed me.

Wore me over, that prick.

I should have taken him out there and then... Good you didn't. Let's just

these out.

Ted, I know, but you can't... He deserves it.

Jumped a piece of gobshite thinking to be like that.

Pascal can't know about it yet.

I'll still take him. And I will.

Ted, the important thing here is closing the leak.

How do you mean? Well, someone's discussed our arrangements with Nicky.

Gilkey, he was always a squealer. Far more likely to be the bitch sister.

Cherie? She needs to be dealt to.

We can't take her outside.

No.

We take her out altogether.

We can't do her damage. She's expecting. She's also dangerous and poisonous, but

I can handle that.

You leave it to me.

Must be time for a break.

I just had one.

Have another one. Bit of fresh air, just what you need in your condition.

I'll make us a nice cuppa.

Here we go.

I put a sugar in it.

I don't take sugar.

Afghan? I made them myself.

Cut the bullshit, Nari.

If you want to fire me, go for your scrawny life. Because I will go straight

Pascal and tell her all about your extra workers.

Which ones are those?

The ones getting paid, even though they're not here.

Oh, my dear, they're outworkers.

I saw the list, and I saw you take the cash.

Some of our old dears don't have cars. I make a personal delivery.

You're so busted, Nari.

Oh, I did worry it would go like this.

Which is why I met Pascal last night.

Whatever bullshit you spun about me, I can do a lot worse.

My dear, you have such a negative outlook.

Can that be good for those children? I've got your fucking number, woman.

My dear, I visited Pascal out of concern for your welfare.

It's probably none of my business.

And I shouldn't interfere.

But a pregnant woman working on those machines around dyes and chemicals, it

can't be good for her.

Oh, bullshit, she did it for me. But Scarlett agreed with me also with my

solution. You're firing me for my welfare?

I'm proposing a new position for you.

It's my assistant.

Ha! Crap on.

I've a lot to do.

Finance, administration.

You could help Dot up with the phones.

You'd have to do a lot better than that.

Oh, I feel sure we'll come to some arrangement.

Hi.

What are you doing here?

Oh, you know, just out and about.

Maybe I'll not be giving you more shit.

No, actually, I'm out on a delivery.

Delivering wages to one of our outworkers.

Um, voila, delivers.

This shit was supposed to stop.

It's sorted. I'm working in the office alongside my new best friend, Nairie.

What? Well, I thought the point was access.

And hundreds of bucks are walking out the door every week.

Look, Nyree is an evil, vindictive cow.

If we try to take her on, she'll go us. Yeah, but she's ripping off... We will

deal with the old buzzards when we have to. In the meantime, this is looking for

me.

Piss off!

Running date's bad.

Do you want to do it?

No, I don't.

You look nice.

That's how I always look.

Is that you?

Are you going out?

Trying to.

Who with?

No one. It's a work thing. Hayden. Going.

And, uh... I'm... Sorry about that.

I've got a date with Hayden.

It'll be worth it.

In that outfit?

Come on, you know, it could be more than that. It could be like... What, are you

serious? Yeah.

It'd be nice for Jane, wouldn't it? If Mummy and Daddy got back together again.

Hang on a minute. You're talking happy families and Loretta. Yeah, yeah, it

could happen.

It's Loretta.

Yeah.

Yeah, true.

Hi. You are looking very hot this evening.

Yeah. Piss off.

But before we do... I said piss off. I just want to let you know that we

the chainsaw. And the firewood. We sold that.

Why should I care about that? Because if the cops come for us, there's no

evidence. But you still did it.

That's what I said.

Okay, look.

Okay, if it comes to it, I'll take the rap for the crap.

Do the time on the crime.

All the way down to Pokey Town.

Okay, no one is going to Poketown over a stupid tree. It'll be a fine, that's

all, and I will sort it. But you said... Yeah, I know, I was just trying to make

you suffer.

Oh, man, we had such a bad day.

Worrying and fretting, we weren't top team. Good.

And you can piss off now.

Ooh,

do I detect the reason for the hot patootie factor?

No, you don't. You guys getting it back on?

No, we're not. You can't fool me.

Yes, I can, and I frequently do. And I said, piss off.

Hey, you enjoy.

Hiya.

Hey, busy day?

Oh, so... busy and so fantastic me and case met the web guys and oh my god you

should see after tea oh

and guess what else i can't we

just got our first orders from australia even though we haven't screened a

single infomercial there that's great i know and i'm thinking that i might have

to buy some airtime there and i'm also wondering if i'm going to have to shoot

the whole thing again in australia

It's not a silly idea, you know, because even though we're meant to speak the

same language, they are really prejudiced against our accent.

No,

it's not silly.

Then why are you staring at me like I've got something on my face?

I was just thinking how great you are.

Really? Yeah.

Is that, like, clever great or cute great?

Both.

Oh.

And you're also kind and generous.

Oh, surely, surely. I'm entering Sheree.

Why? To see how her day went.

I can't believe I didn't think about that whole pregnancy thing. Thank God

was onto her.

Yeah, she is that.

She's amazing. She takes care of everything.

Kind of old -fashioned, though.

How do you mean?

Well, I mean, paying people in cash. That went out centuries ago.

I hope you're not being mean about Nairi.

It just could be a bit of a risk. That's all, you know, having cash lying

around. And it's time -consuming.

I guess.

It's about better systems.

Freeing people up so they've got more time.

I don't actually care about the people who work for you.

Yeah.

I can't believe you're actually drinking orange juice.

Clean and sober, that's me.

Well, this week anyway.

You don't have to prove stuff to me.

I'm doing it for myself.

And for Jane.

Hey, she was the total star at swimming today.

And that new instructor?

Yeah, she is hot.

I'm so relieved for you. What?

It's with the staff.

Oh, my God.

It seems you've got the wrong end of things. Yeah, they do.

Guys, fuck off.

Don't worry. Sex is the last thing on my mind.

Even with the hot instructor?

I mean relationships.

That thing with Nadine, I kind of fell for her.

Oh.

And breaking up was just shit.

Well, can't you get back together with her when she gets better if you like her

so much? No.

Why not?

Well, because I have this rule. Once it's over, it's over, and you do not go

back.

Right.

It's like you and me.

If we ever got back together again, it would be shit, wouldn't it?

We couldn't help it.

And we're friends now, we're colleagues, and that's just better.

Yeah, it's great.

Do you want another drink?

Yeah, line them up. Okay, cool.

I'll get it when I come back from the toilet.

Piss

off,

Aaron! Don't chuck stuff.

Just wanted to say sorry if we, like, ruined the mood.

You didn't, okay?

Well, mostly it was a good, because, I mean, he's poison with the ladies,

probably because he's got... No tag. Piss off, Aaron!

Okay.

Look, I just want to say it's a bit of a waste because you're looking good down

there. I mean, those lawns, they're really well trimmed.

Fuck off!

I'm right. Okay. Okay.

Okay.

They're apple and cinnamon. They're for morning tea and I baked them myself.

Oh, what a lovely treat.

But first, I have an even better surprise for the two of you.

Great. Because it's a new website, it means we're going to have heaps more

orders to post. I can handle that. I know, and that's great, but Nairi might

have to help you, so... I am introducing a new payroll system.

What? It's like this electronic way of... I know what it is.

We don't need it.

I know, but it's going to free up your time, and it's going to be heaps safer

because it means we won't have to keep the cash on the premises.

Our staff like to be paid in cash.

Yeah, but it is cash, but it's better, and they won't have to go to the bank.

You don't want to pay some silly payroll company.

Oh, no, no, it's okay. And I've talked to the guy already who does Nikki's pay

stuff, and it's not that much. And he's really nice, and he's going to keep in

touch.

But Nyree does such a great job.

And I have Sheree to help me.

But I'm doing this for you.

And it's already set up, and it's my company, and I can do it this way if I

to.

Now I think we should have some lovely morning tea.

Thanks.

More than me.

Was it your idea?

Are you wrong? No. Baking fucking muffins. Yes, it was my idea.

I had Nyree totally where I wanted her. Nyree was on the take, and now it

stopped. I thought that was the point, to be on the take.

Pascal was never going to notice. That is not fucking clever.

There'll be auditors who'll look at the books.

You think I'm scared of accountants?

Pascal is really good to you, and Nyree and Ted and all those other parasites...

Are you calling me a parasite?

I'm not going to stand by and let this happen to her. She doesn't fucking

deserve it.

Oh, my God.

You're not in love with her?

Shut it off.

It certainly sounds like it. I just think... Where does that leave me?

And the twins?

Where do we come?

I still care about you.

But not as much as her.

Look, if it's money you want, 200 lousy bucks a week, that should make it up.

Take it if it makes you feel better.

Yeah.

Yeah, I... I feel great.

Don't worry.

I haven't chopped anything else down, so it is tempting.

I don't think he'd get away with it twice.

Oh. Do you want to try me?

Are you threatening a particular tree here?

Oh, no. I'm just messing with your head, Graham.

I was a little surprised getting a call from a city councillor telling me to

cease and desist.

Do you mean Vern?

Vern Gardner, yes.

Yeah, he's a sweetie and a greenie in his own way.

He's a dodgy bastard in his own way.

But don't surprise your family knows him.

Yeah, he's a friend of the family.

Well, there'll be no prosecution in this instance, but in future, you'd better

warn your workers to apply for consent under the RM...

What was that?

That's called a kiss, Graham.

I thought I was sad and desperate. Oh, the passionate way you talked about that

legislation. I didn't know the Resource Management Act could have this kind of

effect. Shut up and fuck me.

Do you think if we leave them here they'll get it?

You could have called.

Yeah, but it'll be a lovely surprise and everyone loves surprises.

God, I love you.

I know, that's why you wanted to get married.

I... I really do.

Then why does it look like it hurts?

I've never loved anyone before.

Never?

Well, not like this.

It's kind of new for me.

That is the sweetest thing I've ever heard in my whole entire life. And I

you very, very much.

Don't you see my game?