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Okay, so imagine.

Ah, this game. Come on.

No, you first.

Words are powerful.

They can transport us anywhere.

Imagine we didn't have to go back to work today.

Imagine we could just get on that yacht and take off anywhere.

Tahiti? Imagine how perfect that would be.

String them together the right way and all it takes is a few words to change

your life forever.

Ben, I'm... Ben!

The men's toilets are blocked again.

Or not, as the case may be. It's the last thing we need for Valentine's Day

tomorrow.

Imagine there wasn't a plumbing issue to take care of.

Imagine the lunch special today wasn't curry.

How did you go?

Problem solved.

Let's never speak of this moment again. Thank you, Dad.

You ran off your feet today by the look of it. Well, if people are coming

tomorrow expecting romance, then we've got to deliver.

Oh, Ted, I won these movie tickets in a raffle. I thought you might like to take

Cooper. Oh.

Now, you sure you don't want them yourself?

Oh, no, it's all spaceships and carnage, not my cup of tea.

Not that I don't enjoy the pictures. I do.

In fact, there's a couple of things on right now that I'd love to see.

Only it's always so much nicer to go with someone.

Isn't it?

You're a bit of a cinema fan, Ted?

Oh, absolutely. Granddad's so clueless. He's kind of cute.

Your mum's making the moves.

So, do you get out to friend find as much these days, Ted?

Well, I haven't been to one of their functions for a while, I must say.

No more card nights with Helen and the girls?

Oh, I've let things slip there a bit, I suppose.

I must give them a bell.

Well, I'd better chase up that order of champagne for tomorrow.

Can't have the most romantic night of the year without bubbly.

That would be a disaster.

Donna, I don't want to sound too out there, but if you want to go on a date

Grandad, why don't you just ask him?

I don't even know what you're talking about.

Neither does Grandad. That's my point.

You're going to have to spell it out. Not that you should be paying attention

anyway, but what you just saw was a pleasant chat between two friends.

What? She's right.

It's none of your business. But if you are going to continue with that

then I take it that Ted is definitely single?

Oh, looks like Donna's back on the prowl. Oh?

Although Grandad's got no idea.

Oh, don't start that again. All that silliness is over and done with.

I don't know about that.

Why? What's happened?

Well, she was practically throwing herself at him at lunchtime.

Oh. And how did Dad respond to that? Honestly, I think Donna could have done

pole dance in front of him and he still wouldn't have noticed.

There you go. He's obviously not interested.

You really don't like the idea of those two being together, do you?

No, darling. No one likes the thought of their parent getting together with a

friend. I mean, imagine if something happened to your dad and I hooked up

Carbo. Uh -huh.

I don't know what's more disturbing, that image or the fact that you said

up in a sentence.

It's the image. It's definitely the image.

Deborah after.

Yeah, yeah, she's right here.

Yep, hang on.

Adam. Oh.

Hi, Adam.

Okay, question.

Julie, have you ever thought much about the radio?

Uh, in what sense?

Being honest.

Okay.

There's my answer.

Yeah, well, why are you asking?

Because the local radio station has a weekly segment on parenting and they

you to come in and talk about your recent colon.

They thought it was hilarious the way you write about being a... Being a

geriatric mum?

Hmm, hilarious.

No, I'd be too nervous.

No, I'd freeze up. I wouldn't know what to say.

Well, it's not like you don't have the perfect face for it. Uh -huh.

Was that meant to make me change my mind?

Did it?

No. No.

I'm not cut out for the airwaves. I'm having palpitations just thinking about

it.

Okay, seriously, what did you just say no to?

Someone asked you to be on the radio?

It's just a local station. Nothing to get excited about.

Oh, and you still said no.

Darling, I have no interest in being interviewed. Or making a complete fool

myself, for that matter.

Well, the two wouldn't necessarily go together.

Ah, yes, but we don't know that for sure, do we?

Anyway, it's Valentine's Day tomorrow.

Got anything special planned for Emma?

Card?

Serenade? Way to change the subject.

Way to avoid the question.

Seriously.

Is there any other day of the year where words have more significance?

And I will take those three. Thanks very much. Three Valentine's Day cards.

Oh, sharing a laugh. Nothing wrong with that.

As long as they don't all find out about each other.

Oh, well, one's for my nana to give them a pop.

And one's for my pop to give right back to her.

And this?

A man can dream, can't he?

Just shoot me now.

Shut up, Ben. That was so beautiful, wasn't it?

Best movie I've seen in ages, babe.

Okay, I'm making the big call. I'm going to do it.

That was even better than the notebook.

Don't go there, Ben. I'm not on this topic. It was so gorgeous, wasn't it?

She finally told him that she loved him.

He could kind of see it coming, though. Thank you.

No, it was perfect.

It's exactly how it should be.

There are three little words that can't be thrown away.

You told Carver you loved him on your first date.

And I meant it, too.

Wouldn't have said it otherwise.

Just got to pick that perfect time.

Don't you think?

Absolutely.

You know what Mel didn't tell Ben she loved him? It's a laugh to know engaged.

It's a moment that can't be forced.

That was the right time for her to say it.

You wouldn't have had it any other way, I'm sure.

I know. If she'd told me sooner, I wouldn't have hated it. Words that can't

thrown away, Ben.

That's my whole point.

I need to do some washing and other stuff.

I'm being ditched for the laundry.

Well, it's Mum's fault. If she didn't insist on this whole wearing clothes to

work thing.

I'm more than happy to talk to her about that, but... I'll see you tomorrow.

Hey, um... It wasn't too weird before, was it?

You realise if you ask that question in this house, you need to be more

specific. It's just when everybody starts bringing up Mel.

Ben, we've been through this. Yeah, I know, but...

You just went a little bit quiet.

Blame it on the movie.

I think it killed off several thousand brain cells.

So everything's okay?

Of course it is.

Words also have the power to diffuse a situation.

And a kiss doesn't hurt either.

You're home early.

I thought you were staying at Ben's tonight.

What are you doing?

Nothing.

You look like some school kid who's scared I'm going to copy their answer.

just catching up on some correspondence.

So what happened?

You didn't have a fight, did you? No, I just had stuff to do.

The thing is, Ben and I watched this movie tonight and it was all,

I love you, I love you, I love you.

And it was weird because so many times I've nearly said that to him.

But I just don't let myself go there.

So you do.

What? Love him.

Yes. Oh, Emma.

Do you really think he's going to run a mile? He might.

And the thing is, once the words are out there, that's it. You can't take them

back.

Well, sooner or later, someone's got to put themselves out there.

I don't even know how to approach tomorrow.

I don't even know if we're going to acknowledge the day or not.

It's probably good that we're working.

That's right.

You may not even have time to think about it. There are that many bookings.

Mum, you've done an amazing job.

If anyone's the queen of romance, it's you.

I'll remind myself of that when I come home tomorrow night and curl up with a

good book.

I'm going to bed.

Good night.

Good night.

Ooh la la.

Ooh la la.

My mind draws lines around the picture.

The dreams that stream from my head.

They seem like a strange solar mixture.

Of what I've seen and what I've heard say.

Ooh la la.

Ooh la la.

Ooh la la.

Oi, is Camming the mail for you?

Where's mine?

All with the too many carry all at once. Yeah, here's your tiny cell phone.

So, who's it from?

There's no name on it.

How come you're the one with the stalker but I'm the one who gets the card?

She's not a stalker. Oh, she is. What, she's just rung a few times.

Eleven. Well, that's nothing. Twelve is the cut -off. I bet it's from that guy

from the Thai restaurant.

He likes you. No.

Yeah, I told you not to scoff down all his free money bags.

Sooner or later, you're going to have to pay the piper. Well, how do we even

know he's gay?

Well, I think we do now.

What about that old bird, Mrs Montague?

How is she going to know where I live? Well, maybe she's got meals on wheels to

shatter you.

All right, I'm going to work. Wait, wasn't there one there for you?

No, I'm storing me life.

I bet you it's from your mum.

Oh, mate, if someone writes a message like that and you think it's from your

mum, we have got some serious problems.

Hey, do you know what's written in it?

Oh, you do?

You're so smart.

What are you doing? Oh, this is a feeling.

How does Coase form? He didn't even admit to getting one.

Well, she sent one to him too. Yeah, I didn't want him to miss out, not on a

universal day of love.

If saying words out loud isn't big deal enough, writing them down is a million

times worse.

Isn't this the most romantic thing you have ever seen in your life?

You know, all we're looking at is compost.

That's what flowers turn into.

I love it. I absolutely love it. In the history of romance, this is the absolute

best. Greta, I'm not sure I even know what you're talking about.

Oh, really?

So then who created the most perfect Valentine's Day surprise ever?

I don't know. Who would do something like that?

Only the most fantastically amazing man I know.

He sounds perfect.

And if on your chance you happen to run into someone like that, can you tell him

how much I love him?

Look, he's got competition, baby, because I love you. I love you.

I love you more.

No, I love you more.

And just wait till you see the surprise I've got waiting for you at home.

Me too.

Okay, I love you.

Love you.

Bye.

Isn't he the best?

Okay, Spill.

What's the surprise?

Hmm? A carbo.

I'm baking him a cake in the shape of a heart.

Or you could buy one. But then it would be missing the number one ingredient,

Ben.

Charcoal.

Love.

Or you could buy one.

And what about you? What have you got planned for Emma?

Actions speak louder than words, so they say.

Except on Valentine's Day, when the pressure's on to serve up both.

Oh, you know.

Oh, you're so sneaky. I know.

Sneaky.

Or a big, bad coward.

Oh, darling, thank you. And it's not even out of the front gap.

Now,

let's just say Cub, I went a little bit overboard this morning.

You're giving me precious flowers.

She won't miss it, trust me.

You here for breakfast?

No, not hungry.

Whoa, now I'm worried.

Am I going to give Emma a Valentine's Day card or not?

Well, why wouldn't you?

What am I going to write in it?

Ah, happy Valentine's Day, love, Ben.

See, there's my problem right there.

Yes, well, I admit it's not the most poetic offering in the world, but it

the job.

Love, Ben, love.

I haven't actually said that to Emma in person yet.

Isn't it a bit weird to write it in a card? Well, it depends on how you feel.

I mean, writing love, Ben, isn't the same as saying I love you.

So it's a lie, in other words.

Well, no.

Mum, these things can't be taken back.

Ah. This is all about Talia Watson, I'm from the fifth grade, isn't it?

Who? You sent her the card, you panicked, you raced to the post office

and get it back. But it was too late.

Yes, all because you wrote love, Ben, and you were embarrassed.

Which proves my point.

Those two words can get you into a lot of trouble if you just throw them around

willy -nilly.

And what did Talia do when she got the card?

She said thanks.

Yeah. She didn't expect you to marry her or anything.

No, Mum.

We were 11.

Talia, it's just a card.

On a day like today, it's just good sentimental fun. It's nothing to get

about. I mean, what girl ever said no to that?

Obviously not the one who sent this to Grandad, if it's what I think it is.

well, it was shoved under the front door this morning, so I can only assume so.

Oh, I bet it's from Donna.

All just good sentimental fun.

Nothing to get upset about.

Every time I see you with your head in a book like that, it freaks me out, dude.

Which is why I keep doing it.

Really? Really?

That's the only reason.

There's nothing else making studies seem a little bit more attractive.

Morning, all.

Morning. Frankie. Morning.

I was just saying to Cobes what an awesome student he's turned into thanks

your coaching.

That's all Cobie's hard work. I can't take credit.

Very thin.

Well,

don't keep us in suspense. Who's it from?

What, is that what I'm supposed to do now? Open it up and read what you jokers

have written on the inside? Oh, no, don't look at me. I didn't leave it

Me neither.

When I was 13, there was a card left on my desk at school, and I was certain

that I knew who it was from.

I was wrong.

Very wrong.

Scarred me for life. So now I just don't rate the whole idea of Valentine's Day.

Oh, just so you know, someone out there is going to be heartbroken.

Yes, well, Mr Ryan Gosling will just have to try a little bit harder.

Coast, you were here first this morning. Did you see who put that card on

Frankie's desk?

It wasn't me, if that's what you were thinking.

Someone must have left it there last night.

Mate, I was just having a joke.

Yeah, I know that.

So it's not from you? No, I told you that.

All right.

This whole thing about Frankie's just crap.

Okay.

I'm sorry, I'll lay off.

But did you get a Valentine's card in the mail this morning? Are you going

or something? No, I'm just saying that if you did, it's probably from Mac

because he sent one to me too. It's just for a laugh.

Okay. Yeah, well, the joke's on you because I didn't get one.

We're all right.

Oh, hey.

Someone put this under the front door for you this morning.

Mm -hmm. Hand -delivered.

Can't you open it?

Well, can't I have them at breakfast first?

What? That's more important than finding out who that's from.

Well, apparently not to you.

Don't keep me in suspense.

There's no signature.

Yeah, but do you recognise the handwriting?

Mm -mm.

Probably Helen from Friend Finders, isn't it?

Could be any one of a hundred women.

Who knows how many admirers I've got lurking about. Yeah, all right. Now

just rubbing it in.

I've barely got a goodbye kiss out of my husband this morning.

I mean, I know we've been married for years and these things shouldn't matter,

but I remember the days when he used to buy me a card and he'd hide it somewhere

for me to find.

Jules. When Dad's got a lot on his plate.

Not surprised it slipped his mind this year.

Jules.

Oh!

Hello.

Hey.

Hi.

It's for you.

Open it.

I didn't want to get you anything, but then I thought the whole Valentine's Day

thing, things have been weird.

Happy un -Valentine's Day to you too.

It's probably a bit melted, but it's just all that counts.

I'll split it with you at lunch.

Make sure you do.

Thanks.

You could have forgotten, hadn't you? No, of course not.

Maybe.

I'll take you to find yours.

He was very close, perhaps a good half hour.

Five minutes tops.

Well, just so you know, the rest of your presence is coming later.

Oh, any time you want to change the subject, we won't mind.

Hello, Julie Rafter. Hey, Julie, it's Adam. You got time for a quick bite of

lunch today?

I want to run a few ideas for Colin by you.

Oh, I don't think I'm going to have time for lunch today.

It's Adam. What's enough I can get together and talk about what I'm writing

week? I reckon we could spare you for an hour.

Oh, I've got clearance from the boss.

A secret rendezvous with another man on Valentine's Day.

Dad knows about this, does he? It's a business meeting. They always are.

You're not getting a new stepdaddy any time soon, it's fine.

Has Donna said anything about leaving the cart?

It's not really the sort of thing she's going to talk about with me, is it?

Ah, got the place looking lovely for today.

It's hard to know whether or not to go all out, but some people think it's

really cheesy, but others expect you to go to an effort.

And what cat would you fall into?

Well, there's nothing wrong with bringing a little romance into people's

is there?

Yeah, well, it's just that when...

Coming under the front door first thing in the morning, it starts to feel a

little bit odd. That's all.

I'm sorry?

Look, I know what's done to my business.

Well, you know what? It actually kind of is, because Dad's my father, and if

you're still showing an interest... Oh, don't start this again.

Hey, can't you put yourself in my position for a minute? No, because I

absolutely no idea what interest I'm showing.

Well, the card you shoved under the front door this morning for Dad.

Oh. Oh, it wasn't from you.

Oh. Oh.

Oh, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.

Just because I thought you liking Dad and all that silliness was over.

And it is, obviously.

So, just a misunderstanding.

I didn't send the card, but only because I wasn't brave enough to.

And I'd just like to point out that silliness is your term and not mine.

that I want to shake anyone out of their pitiful complacency, but if they could

see fit to make a delivery sometime this week, it'd be most helpful.

Mum, it is the day of sharing the love, as I've heard.

Oh, yes, it certainly is.

That's why Ted Taylor's being bombarded with cards and chocolates and flowers

and women who weren't too scared to put an envelope in his letterbox.

I hope that's not code for something else.

Somebody sent Ted chocolate.

All right, I'm exaggerating slightly, but somebody sent him a card.

I thought that was from you.

No, Ben. The card was from someone who had the guts to go through with it.

Look, Donna, the thing you've got to remember about Grandad is he's not

quick on the uptake.

You've still got time to beat this hussy at her own game.

How do I do that?

Ask him out to dinner tonight.

I couldn't possibly.

Why not?

Likes to eat.

Likes to have company while he's doing it.

It's Valentine's Day.

Yes, it is.

It's the perfect day to tell someone how you feel.

Eh?

Don't you think?

Yep, I can sure harness the power of words when it suits me, but not when it

comes to my own love life.

Julie, I'm sorry I'm late. Oh, no, it's fine.

And a very happy Valentine's Day to you both. In honour of this special

occasion, would Sir like to treat this special lady to a bottle of our finest

beer? This is my son, Ben.

Who frequently tries to convince himself he's funny.

Adam, my strike rate's pretty high.

Yes, well, this is Adam, my boss from the newspaper.

We're here to talk about work.

That old chestnut. Mate, I always had to convince.

You don't blow my cup. Don't give me any encouragement. I'd like another mineral

water thing. I'd like one too.

Nice to meet you.

I thought Julie must have been meeting Dave for lunch.

I know. That's her boss from the paper.

Very handsome looking chap, isn't he?

Oh, and Donna leaves some for the rest of the girls.

Just making an observation.

Have you made the call yet?

So, did you give any more thought to this radio interview?

This isn't what we're here to talk about.

Come on, it's community radio. It's a one -off. Look, I just don't think I can

do it. I know it sounds intimidating, but really it's no different to what

doing here right now. Just two friends sitting down, having a chat.

You're not going to give up on this, are you?

No.

Honestly, it's totally up to you. I'm not going to sit here and try and stop

you. Good.

I mean, you're probably right anyway. This is really how you feel. It would be

complete disaster.

You know what I hate the most about reverse psychology?

That it works?

Oh, how do I let myself get talked into this?

I'm not going to make a fool of myself, am I? Oh, people do that already all the

time. Usually for a very big paycheck.

But no, you're not.

I mean, how could you?

Ooh la la Ooh la la

My mind draws lines around the

picture The dreams that stream from my head They seem

like a strange sort of mixture Of what I've seen and what I've heard since

Ooh la la

Hello?

Oh, hello, Ted.

It's Donna.

Haven't caught you in a bad time, have I? Oh, Donna, no.

No, oh, look, hang on a tick.

My lady friend here is not eating.

Oh, I'm so sorry. I'm interrupting a special lunch.

Well, look, I don't think that's quite the word for it myself.

I'm sorry, Ted. I'll let you go. No, no, no. Hang on. I've just got to wipe the

face.

Ruby, let me wipe it.

Go on, have a drink then.

Ruby, you're having lunch with Ruby.

Well, there aren't many other people whose dribble I have to clean up for

I'm sorry. I just thought, well, it is Valentine's Day.

Did you think I was on a hot date?

Well, you don't have to say that if it's such a joke.

You're about the only person who thinks it isn't.

Well, as it so happens, I'm ringing to see if you might like to have dinner

tonight.

With me.

But when I say dinner, I don't mean a friendly catch -up. I mean... Well, I

mean... Dinner.

But if you think it's not something that you would be interested in...

Having dinner with you tonight, Donna, would be my pleasure.

Oh, right.

Well, what do we do? We could come here to boat club, although Emma and

Ben would be here. It might be a bit like being in a fishbowl.

Or I could make us something at my place.

Well, I don't want you to go to any trouble.

Oh, well, it won't be.

But if you prefer the boat club, I mean... Well, whatever you think.

I think the first option might be best, don't you?

Oh, sounds good to me.

Shall we say 7 o 'clock?

Perfect. See you then.

I take it he said yes?

How are you going with your assignment?

Yep, it's all coming together.

Hey, um, thanks for the card, by the way. I didn't mean to make such a big

out of it. I thought you were taking the piss.

Yeah, well, I've already told you the card's not from me.

Oh. Yeah, um, right.

Whatever. Um, tickets for myself or what?

Yeah, just a bit.

Okay.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Hey, you're not taking off already, are you?

What are you doing tonight?

Nothing. I don't do Valentine's Day.

Oh, shame.

Because I've said it before and I'll say it again.

If you're a flower, I'd pick you.

Every time.

You? Who else do you think it was going to be from? I don't know. Someone cute?

Oh, well, your prayers have been answered. Here I am.

And I'm playing at the Legacy tonight. Do you want to come along?

That's your idea of romance?

Well, I'll dedicate a song to you.

More than one if you play your cards right.

When you put it like that, how could I say no?

Hey, mate, what have you got to do tonight?

Want to tag along? Yeah, come on, Cove. Can't study all night. Yeah, no. I think

I'll give that one a big pat. Here.

Thanks all the same.

Help,

help, help, help, help. Quick, quick, quick.

Let me guess.

Carbo's cake?

My romantic surprise.

I'm pretty sure that cake might be done.

Do you think it was some icing? No.

No.

What am I going to do?

Carbo went to so much effort.

Not that you can even smell the roses now because it almost burned the house

down. Rita, do you think there's a chance you might be overthinking it all

a bit? After all the trouble Carbo went through, I have to do something on the

same level.

Yeah, but the thing with you and Carbo is every day is like Valentine's Day.

No wonder you're having trouble coming up with something.

I just wanted today to be extra special.

And it will be.

No matter what you do, big or small.

Carbo, we'll love it.

If it's any help at all, I'm going to be working, so you'll have the place to

yourself. What?

That does open up the possibilities. I don't want to hear any more. That's

Thanks.

Okay, Mum, I'd better get back there.

How many courses are you actually making?

Well, I was thinking three, but I don't even know what he likes to eat.

He could be a vegetarian.

Mum. I didn't even think to ask. How many times have you served him lamb

at the club?

You're right. Of course you're right.

Just don't go too overboard.

Valentine's Day comes with so much expectation and I don't want you getting

hurt. All we're doing is having a nice meal together.

But you want it to be more than that.

Well, so what if I do?

What's wrong with not wanting to be on my own anymore?

Nothing. It's all very well for the jewellery rafters of this world to kick

stink when they've got 50 years of barrage under their belt. No one wants

be lonely, Mum, especially not me.

I hope you have a great time.

Call me if there are any disasters at the club. There won't be. Ben and I have

got this covered.

Oh, sorry.

I'll just leave those right there.

We're going to need some more champagne from the cool room. And a bucket of ice

to throw over those two.

If we weren't rostered on together, it's possible this could be the most

depressing night of my life.

Oh, God, what is he doing here?

Gee, you've got a full house in here tonight.

Grandad, what are you doing?

You're going to be late for dinner.

No, no, I'm early, aren't I?

John, I said seven. My mum's waiting for you at home.

No, she's not. We're meeting here.

No, I promise you she's at home. She's going to think you've stood her up.

Oh, no, I'm going to have to get another cab.

No, a cab tonight. You'll be waiting a while.

I'll take you. Can you handle everything here? I'll just get him to dinner.

We're on our way.

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

Anything?

No woman can stay angry once you arrive with me.

Let's go.

But just in case Donna's the exception to the rule,

there, that'll get you the good books before.

That's it. That's all I've got. After that, you're on your own. You're

all over me. Just go.

I don't know what it is that surrounds me But I'm gonna try to give it

an aim I'm gonna try to get to something real

So I can find my way back again So I can find my way back

again I know I'm late. Sorry. I hope you

didn't think I'd changed my mind. No, not at all.

I knew something must have happened.

Maybe just for a minute I thought you might have got cold feet.

Nothing of the sort.

Ah, Ted, you shouldn't have.

Happy Valentine's, Donna.

Oh, they're beautiful.

And they're just like the ones I ordered for the club.

No. It's almost as if you read my mind.

Oh,

they're gorgeous. Thank you. They're nearly as pretty as the woman I bought

for.

Charmer. Anyone would think it was Valentine's Day.

Yeah, it looks great. Smells even better.

Yes, well, I can't take any credit for that. I picked up some dinner from that

new Italian bistro. What, the one by the server? Yeah, just heading it up.

This for me?

Uh, no, my other husband.

Sorry I didn't buy you anything.

Well, what are those?

Anyway, it's just something silly.

See, told you. Are you kidding? I'll never take these off.

Unless, of course, there's good reason to.

There's some bubbles, though. In the bucket, yes.

I'm surprised we still do Valentine's Day after all these years.

Yeah, me too.

Ted gone out?

Yeah, he's having dinner with Donna.

What, tonight?

Hmm. Hmm.

Oh, no.

What?

Well, I ordered veal. Does that look like veal?

It's hard to tell. Well, I'm sure it'll be delicious, whatever it is.

Hmm. Anyway, happy Valentine's Day.

Happy Valentine's Day. Hmm.

If you're trying to bore me out of my brain, bro, it's working.

If you don't like it, don't watch it.

Hey, does anyone see where I put my keys? Does anyone care?

Mate, if that's all the love I get in return, that's the last time I'm sending

you a Valentine's card.

I got it.

It was a joke.

Yeah, whatever.

Hello. All right, stay in the mood. Your choice.

Aha!

Right, I'm out of here.

Last chance to change your mind if you want to come along.

I don't. Oi. Oi.

It's a phone call for you, mate. Right. Who is it?

I don't know. It's just some chick, but she's pretty desperate to speak to you.

Who is it?

It's a stalker girl.

Who can I say is calling?

Oh.

Right.

What did she say?

Yeah, okay.

I'm so sorry. I don't know how to tell you this, but... It is a stalker girl,

isn't it? Oh, that's the first time you looked happy all night. Tell her I'm not

here. No, no, no. You've got to speak to her. No, no, no. I'm out of here. Oh,

she's pregnant.

He's here. Speak to him. Speak to him.

Hello?

No. No, I do not have time to participate in a marketing survey right

you for calling.

Are we all good now? I see the look on your face.

What do you reckon?

Oh, come on. I mean, two good -looking blokes like us being tragic on

Valentine's Day. I mean, is there something wrong with this picture? No,

interested. I'm staying here.

See yourself.

Wait five minutes. I'll be with you both.

I'd offered to clean up, but there's no point.

That's one thing you never need to ask around me.

I've had a really lovely time tonight, Ted.

To think I was so nervous about asking you in the first place.

Were you?

I almost didn't go through with it.

I'm very glad you did.

I really enjoyed tonight, Donna.

Thanks for asking me.

You sure you don't want to stay for a cup of tea or anything?

Look, the taxi's on its way. I'd better make tracks.

Well, good night then.

Good night.

Nope.

Just be warned, given Redder's meltdown today, I've no idea what we're walking

into.

Who needs skywriting in five weeks when you've got Carbone Redder?

How cute are those two?

Seriously.

I love you.

And no words at all can be just as full on.

I love you for being such a good friend.

She's so sweet.

Oh, you're evil.

How was your night?

No idea.

Who was he?

Oh, the usual no -hopers.

But Frankie, yeah?

Yeah.

So, how did that pan out?

Oh, no, she's hard one to read, that one.

I reckon we're just mates.

Hmm. Oh, you should have seen Jakey make the moves on one of her friends.

True. Yeah, it was painful to watch. You wouldn't have a bar of it. Of course.

Top marks my effort, though, on Jake's part, because she was gorgeous.

Yep. Yep. You all right?

Hey.

Hey!

It's me again.

I'm going to take Sian home, and then I'm going to go away from there.

Okay, mate. See you there.

See you, boys.

Unbelievable.

Is everything all right?

Do I look the part?

Jules, it's radio.

Yeah, I know that. Well, you can sit there in your undies and no one needs to

know.

Right, so I should show off in my knickers. Is that what you're saying?

You look great.

I was having nightmares last night about being asked a question and just going

blank.

But just say anything.

That's what Adam says.

Just whatever pops into my head.

As long as there's no dead air.

You okay?

And you're back on 2CRRF. And joining me this morning is Julie

Rufter, who writes a very funny parenting column in the local paper.

Thanks for joining us this morning, Julie.

It's my pleasure.

Mummy. So, Julie, you've got four kids.

Three who are in their 20s and one who's almost two. That's quite an age gap.

Yes, it is.

How nervous does she feel?

Oh, and I'd be lying if I said that was planned.

Oh, Mum!

At this stage of my life, I didn't think I'd be looking after a toddler again.

Not that I'd change it for the world, of course.

Of course we wouldn't. Oh, your last column, it was about being... How shall

say this?

An older mother?

Yes, well, sadly these days you're a geriatric mum if you're 36.

And I'm a little bit over that.

Makes you sound ancient, doesn't it?

Oh, to be honest, some days I do feel that way. I think she's starting to warm

up now. You wrote that you worry about not having as much energy as you did

your older children were young.

Yes.

Um... CPR, she's dying.

Come on, Mum.

Come on.

You were saying not having as much energy?

And?

Well, uh... But then again, I tell myself that age is just a state of mind,

isn't it?

I mean, look at my dad.

If he's out there chasing a woman half his age, then why should I be worried

about looking after a toddler?

That's the power of words right there. You know, of course I want my dad to be

happy. I do.

Just as long as you don't know any of the details.

Well, yes, considering the woman he's seeing is my best friend. That's exactly

right.

So this is an autumn -spring romance we're talking about?

Yes. Autumn -spring.

With about 20 extra years in between.

Well, that was... ...popular.

Oh.

Well, she's certainly filled in the blanks. Do you think don't always live

don't think there's a chance in hell that she wasn't Sorry, I'm late. I'm

at mechanics in the bus with ages. I don't know car crash or something.

Yeah, I think we just heard it What did I miss? Nothing.

Did you have fun last night? Yeah, it was good. I think some of us had more

than others of course

Oh, and suddenly the text message I got from Sian makes more sense.

Our friend here has been a very naughty boy.

Jealousy doesn't suit you, mate. Hey, we should do it again sometime.

Get together, Seagy. Yeah, yeah, if we get in a group together, I could drag

myself on.

OK, so who's going to go first, you or me?

Imagine. No, that's a dangerous game when we don't have to go back to work.

We could just sail off to Tahiti together.

You're saying it like it's a bad thing. Not in my world.

Well, neither.

All right.

It's my turn.

Imagine that I wasn't too scared to mention the fact that I dropped the L

last night.

Imagine that I didn't actually try and cover when I said it.

I said it.

And I mean it.

And I'm not going to lie about the way I feel.

But that doesn't mean you have to say it back.

It doesn't.

And I can wait to hear those words said back to me.

I really can.

Words are what connect us to each other.

But only if we've got the guts to put them out there in the first place.