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It's easy to hold on to problems.

Learning to let go, that can be the tricky part.

Grandad!

Sorry for interrupting the prancing stick insect.

Very funny.

Now, I take it you don't want Thai cheat list?

Milk. Actually, we're all out.

Well, you know where it is. The trouble is, some problems really aren't that

easy to resolve.

Especially if you're coming from two very different angles.

Yeah, we're a bit short staffed. What about tomorrow?

Urgent. Dad, come on. No, Dad, don't do that. Oh, I'm sorry. We've got to help

you. It's fine, love. It's Ben, okay?

Look, don't make Dad do your dirty work. I was just trying to sort out a job.

Ben's on his way. Knock, knock.

Is everything all right?

Yeah, of course. Why wouldn't it be?

It's like somebody hit the mute button.

It's just the shock of seeing you up before midday, that's all, mate.

Not that bad, am I?

So, I'm guessing the early bird has some kind of worm to catch.

Or milk to steal.

Yeah, sorry.

Early start taking the boat club. I'll replace this, promise.

Believe it when I see it.

Better run.

Now, the way I see it... Dad, thanks for that, but there's no need for you to

get involved.

And I don't know why you're still on the couch when there's a perfectly good bed

in Rachel's room.

Well, there's a perfectly good bed in my room.

You know...

You're going to have to let go of this sometime.

I know, I... Say goodbye to Daddy.

Yeah, I know, I said I'd do it today, but I can't clone myself, mate.

Hello?

The pool light's been broken for three weeks. You wouldn't think another couple

of days would hurt.

Is that Frankie's?

Yeah, she must have left it here.

You might have noticed I'm a bit snowed under.

I'll get rid of it.

Might be time to start advertising for a new sparky. Yeah, if I had time, I

would. Maybe next week.

Say goodbye to Daddy.

Don't want to be late for daycare, do we?

You going to work?

Yeah, well, it's Thursday.

Dad said he'd pick her up.

Are you giving me grief about a jacket, but it's still okay for you to work with

Adam? Well, I think I can trust myself.

Morning.

Hey, Jake.

Have a good day.

Hey, Jill.

Come on, sweet.

Still on the couch?

Yeah, still there.

Look, I was thinking of giving Kirby a call.

It's not right that he quit over this. Oh, look, he's still kind of not over

Why can't everyone just calm down, get a grip, bloody move on?

So, you just finished an apprenticeship?

Uh, finished as in quit.

Okay, what happened?

Uh, it just...

It wasn't working out.

We can put you in touch with another business if you'd like to see it

Yeah, for real? Sure.

All you need is a reference from your old employer, a record of hours worked,

and we can set it off. Oh, you know, I was thinking maybe something different.

Press start. Okay.

How do you feel about relocating for work?

Plenty of jobs out west.

Yeah, great. Clean slate.

Sounds perfect.

And, I mean, I can travel now that my bond... What?

Jobs.

Well, there's plenty of mining work, for example, in Western Australia.

WA.

He said West, I thought you meant, you know, Blacktown.

So that's a no.

I mean, come on, there's got to be something. I know my resume's not that

but I'm young and I'm hardworking and I'm not into anything dodge.

What are you into?

Oh, you know, tats.

In comic books and cars.

There's a position open right now for someone who likes cars.

Do you think you'd be interested? Hell yeah.

I know you say you're ready to change.

But I need to get it down to paper.

It's in your face.

Hey, Julie.

Hey. How are you?

Yeah, good. You?

Yeah, it's good.

the other night.

Yeah, I'm sorry. You shouldn't have had to see that.

Is everything okay?

You didn't have to come in today if you need to be at home. Oh, no, I think

work's probably the best thing for me at the moment.

Oh, good.

Great. So, deadline this afternoon? Indeed it is. If any contributors

delivered yet, give them a quick call slash... Don't take me the way I'm

feeling.

Okay. Better get to it.

Yes.

That's another six of the Chardonnay and six of the Riesling.

Ben.

How about a vineyard?

Sorry? For the cottage.

We could plant vines, have our own label. We should check it out this

Ben, be quiet.

What? I know wine's not easy. It's not that. I haven't told Mum yet.

Well, no. Why not?

I don't want to go there unless we're sure it's what we want.

Well, who wants?

You're getting married. Mum!

You're pregnant.

No! You're buying a dog.

Absolutely not.

Oh, thank goodness.

Because let me tell you, you're both much too young for that sort of thing.

Dog ownership?

There's plenty of time later on in life to settle down, get covered in dust.

Anyway, here it is at the lesson.

Empty those bins before you go.

See what I mean?

Sorry if she's not exactly going to jump at the idea. I get that.

But the thing is, I'm pretty sure this is what I want.

Aren't you?

Pretty sure, but is that enough?

We've just had time to forget how awesome the place is.

As soon as we get back there, we'll be sold.

Yeah.

And then we can tell your mum.

Yeah.

One shot, Cooper.

How have you got home?

I think tenth is the word I'm looking for. I really put my foot in it, didn't

Don't beat yourself up.

It would have come out eventually.

Yeah, but I'm at a bad situation worse.

If that's how you feel, why don't you come over to the house and clear the

You're short, Ted.

Oh, the writing's on the wall now, mate.

What are you doing?

That's not yours.

What? Your smalls aren't bigs.

No, you're not. Yes, I am.

Your smalls.

Right you are.

That was my heading.

You always do stuff like that.

Wait. Oh, what?

Look, I'm not going to beat around the bush. Yeah, it says the bloke who's

exactly that.

I want you to come back to work.

It's too late. I've already got another job.

Really? Yeah, and it's really great, and there's no hassles and no two -faced

bosses.

All right, you want to have it out? Fine. No, there's nothing to have out.

You're past Frankie at the end of the story. Is it? Yeah. Now, look, I get how

you're angry about what happened. Whatever. Yeah, but in the end, what

is none of your business.

I screwed up, Kirby.

And I'm paying for it. Well, that's not my problem. I know, it's not your

problem, so don't make it yours.

We had a good thing going. I liked having you on the team, and you liked it

Look, don't pay the price for my mistake. That's all I'm saying.

There's a job waiting for you if you want to come back.

Hello? Yes.

Does the Charger have passenger side airbags?

Are you kidding?

It doesn't even have driver side airbags.

What about ABS or traction control?

Babes, Chargers are built for burnouts.

That's what worries me. They're built for burnouts, not for a baby.

What are you trying to say?

I don't think the Charger is the best car for our child.

Look, keratosis and Chargers go together like rock goes with roll.

Baby will be just fine.

Trust me.

Oh, because that'll fight, eh, Mr Taylor?

Yeah, well, oh.

Where's Jules? I've run a late something about a deadline.

Thank you.

Don't worry, we're going to cook.

Right, hello.

How are you, Dave?

I'm good, thanks, Donna.

I hope you don't mind, we've got a dinner guest.

Oh, cheers.

Dave, I just wanted to say sorry about the other night.

Oh, forget about it, Donna. I really didn't mean to speak out of turn.

No, really, Donna, just forget about it, okay?

All right, I'm just going to run a bath for Ruby. Come on.

Well, that didn't go so badly.

Maybe you were right.

You know, I can't believe I did that. What?

Running into the bins.

Oh, nothing serious.

I mean, I must have turned into that driveway a thousand times, then suddenly

stuff it. Well, you have been a bit forgetful lately, a bit distracted.

You have got a lot on your plate.

You know, maybe I've been letting things get to me a bit more than I realise.

Better up the Tai Chi.

Julie.

Yeah, sorry.

Drifted off.

Oh, you wouldn't be the first journo that happened to.

Journo? Oh, you're too kind.

Go home, Julie. I can finish up here.

No, no, no. I don't want to go home. I want to do my job.

It's okay. I've got time. I'll get there.

Would it help to talk about it?

Actually, I wanted to put a classified ad in the paper.

A new electrician.

For Dave.

Well, talk to Maggie.

Tell her about Kate, that she won't charge you.

Sure.

Here it is.

Secret family recipe.

Mmm, delicious.

What time exactly did Julie say she'd be home?

Dinner time.

It's dinner time now.

Well, she's probably working on some massive scoop that's going to blow the

off the establishment.

Joke, Dave. Remember those?

Dave, I'm sorry.

I'm not upset with you.

Maybe I should go.

No, no, please.

Stay.

Oh, that smells delicious.

Sorry I'm late. Have I made it in time?

Plenty of time.

Oh, good.

Donna, hi. Hi.

Ruby's still awake?

Ruby's down.

Well, come on. Come and get it while it's hot.

Julie, I just wanted to apologise again for the other day. Oh, Donna, it's fine.

Forget it.

Is this what Dave said?

It's whatever.

Just go wash my hands. Won't be too sick.

Big day, was it, love?

You know what the standard's like. One corner store closure after another.

Plans were nothing important.

Well, I wouldn't say.

Going back with a classified editor, writing an ad for a new Sparky, nothing

important.

A Sparky for us?

Yeah, well, managed to pull a few strings.

Got an ad in this week's edition.

That's what you wanted, wasn't it?

Yeah.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

Don't be sick.

When emotions run high,

Holding on to problems can be a point of pride.

Lovely.

It takes a brave person to be the first to let go.

Benno, I'm a genius.

Oh, yeah? Since when? I've sorted out Retta's issues with the Charger.

Yeah? How does Retta feel about that? Doesn't hate it.

Why do I get the feeling this isn't going to end well?

It'll work. Watch.

Uh, Rita?

You want to talk about the charger?

Oh, how did you know?

Because I do too.

Ah, you see? Great minds think alike.

We'll see. Okay.

You go first.

Okay.

You're right.

The charger is not baby compatible.

Oh, God. My goodness.

I thought we were going to have the hugest fight.

Just wait. Fight?

Oh.

You thought I was going to be upset with modifying it.

So sweet.

A mod to modify? What are you talking about?

And there it is.

I'll get it.

Come on, check it out.

Okay, look.

We can put anchor points inside the boot for the baby seats, right? We can

install air con. We can even extend the front seat rails so we've got more room

to get in the back.

Yeah, car boat. No modifications are sacrilegious, but what other choice do

have?

Well, we're...

We could... Could sell it.

Sell it.

Yeah, good one, Retta.

Good.

Retta? I just thought we could... Remember!

Look, you know that car is a part of me. This is just your hormones talking

again. No, no, no, wait.

Look, I know you love that car. I know. You know when I said I thought I was

happy about moving to the cottage before?

The sooner the better? Yeah. I've never seen that car in a van, never!

Hey. Yeah?

Oh, I thought we were moving on. You know, the ad in the paper and... I'm not

ready.

I need time.

Sometimes it's worth a shot just to act like we've let go.

But everything is okay.

But it doesn't always work.

Hey! You in, Brad?

Hey,

buddy.

Hey, mate. Sip of Deluxe washed, mate. No worries, man.

Super deluxe car wash. What's the occasion?

I'm thinking of selling her.

You're selling the charger?

Yeah, the wife reckons we should trade her in for a four -door and eco

-friendly.

She's probably right.

Well, so that's it then?

Hey, it wasn't a walkover.

Toby? What are you doing in there?

I am the one asking the questions.

It's okay.

You can handle selling it.

Things change, yeah?

Eh, change or turn to crap.

I'll finish rearranging the schedule. With a bit of luck, we'll get a weekend.

Light at the end of the tunnel?

Yeah, a pinprick, but I'll take it.

What's that?

That's Frankie's jacket. I put it there for her to collect yesterday.

Couldn't get here, sorry.

Hey, Jake. Hey.

No worries.

How are you going, anyway?

Yeah, good.

Thanks. I should go. I didn't want to intrude.

No, you're not intruding.

I'm just going to go and grab that thing from the shed.

Yeah, sure.

Seals.

I just came to collect this. Yeah, I need two. I'll get Ruby inside.

She just came to get her jacket like you wanted her to. I didn't know I was

going to see it.

Oh, for God's sake, Jules, if I can get over what happened between you and...

That is different. What's different is that you're holding on to it like a

When are you going to let it go?

Milk. Oh, look at that.

Miracles do happen.

Yeah, don't try and get out of it this time.

What's going on?

Nothing.

All right, well, not nothing, obviously, but we're just very stressed.

Frankie's quit.

Frankie? I thought it was Kobe.

Yeah, he has too.

Did something happen between the two of them?

It did, didn't it? Ah, Dad said she'd be trouble.

Did? What did Dad ask me?

Look, look, it's complicated.

All you really need to know is that we've been left in the lurch and things

aren't plain sailing around here, business -wise.

It's more than just business.

Mum?

It'll work itself out.

Sorry, Ben.

Tell me, sweetheart.

Yeah, I'll give it a go too.

Thanks for the milk.

First time for everything, eh?

I don't buy it.

Do you?

I mean, they've been acting weird for a while now, long before all this Kobe

-Frankie stuff.

Weird? Yeah, you know, different.

Snippy. I don't know.

You really haven't noticed anything?

I didn't say that.

Then what do you think's going on?

Well, look, they've had a few setbacks lately and it's just kind of piling up.

But don't worry, Ben, they'll sort it out.

What?

I think I know how to help them.

Ben, look, I think that you'd best stay out of it. No, don't worry, Grandad,

this is going to be great.

Ben... Leave it with me, OK?

But try and force someone to let go of something.

And now just hold on even tighter.

The country?

Yeah, that cottage I told you about.

Darling, I don't think we can just drop everything and come away with you. Come

on, you both deserve a break. And this place, trust me, once you get there,

troubles just evaporate.

And besides... What?

This way, you can tell me if you think buying it's a good idea.

Oh, right, though a hidden agenda.

When do you have to be back at the paper?

Well, not till next week, but I... Great. You're available.

And I know you don't want Ruby unsettled. That's why Grandad's going to

her here instead.

At your service.

Jake says you've got the weekend clear.

You seem to have all of our excuses covered.

I'm not taking no for an answer.

Well, in that case, of course we'll come.

Awesome. I'm going to go and tell Emma.

That's a free whack for every two pair of car wash.

Yep.

Oh, man, what a mess.

Yeah, well, it isn't your mess anymore.

You reckon? Julie hates me.

It's kind of understandable.

I just... I just wish that she knew how sorry I was.

What are you telling me for?

You know where she lives.

Yeah, I know, I know.

Listen, they've been married, what, 30 years? I mean, one stupid kiss isn't

going to destroy all that.

Yeah, but it's obviously causing problems. And if I hadn't jumped on him

some stupid teenager with a crush, then none of this would be happening.

Oh, that is bull.

Excuse me?

You were just saying that? What?

It takes two, Frankie. You can't tell me it doesn't take two.

Toby? What are you doing here?

Listening to your garbage. You are both as bad as each other.

Kobe, I meant what I said. This is all my fault.

Are you working at a car wash? No, I'm just going for a stroll. What do you

where I work?

Because I do.

I'm sorry.

Please don't throw your job away because of something stupid that I did. Just

shut up, okay? I don't want to hear it.

It's true, Kobe. It's my fault.

Wow.

That was random.

All set?

Yeah, I think so. Although Julie seems to have forgotten to pack the kitchen

sink for the first time in her life.

Don't tempt me.

Looks like they're happier already.

Oh, your evil plan is working.

Dave?

Frankie?

Can I talk to you for a second?

It's probably the last thing that you'll want to hear and the least helpful, but

I really am sorry.

And I'm sorry because I'm the one who should be.

It's my fault. The whole thing.

Dave has never been inappropriate or done anything to encourage me. He's been

boss and a good man.

And I am...

Sorry that I have put either of you through any of this.

We were drunk.

It was a long night and it was time to go and... I just did

it.

I kissed him.

Why?

I liked him.

It was a stupid crush and I thought that it could stay that way, but it didn't.

I acted on it and I know that it's not about Dave, it's about me and I'm never

going to forgive myself for that.

What you two have...

Anyway,

thank you for hearing me out.

Don't blame Dave, it's my fault and...

Sorry. I hope you can see her.

So, why don't you pass the big beef arm, chuck a left, and you can't miss it.

Sorry.

See you, Frankie.

All good?

Yeah, she just needed to get that form, so... We should get going. Yeah, all

right, just follow us.

Safe driving.

Do as I say, not as I do it, Grandad.

Okay, bye, darling.

And if she needs me, you'll... I'll show her your photo. Now go on, get out of

here.

And have fun.

That's what Frankie wanted.

Did they get away okay?

Against all odds.

When Frankie showed, I thought the fur was going to fly.

I think Julie's way too civilised for that.

I don't know.

I've never seen her so rattled.

I didn't realise how tense things were until I was round there the other night.

Maybe that's what's been getting to you.

Getting to me?

Well, you know.

Not really.

Well, it could be one explanation.

You think I'm starting to lose it. No.

Was this something that Cooper said?

And then there was the business with the car.

Hey, I'm 68.

It goes with the territory.

And there have been other instances.

Such as?

Well, sometimes you confuse people's names.

Who doesn't? And then there was that night you were supposed to meet at my

place, but you came here to the boat club.

That's your evidence?

Well, Ted...

Just ignore me. I'm probably being silly.

Too right you're being silly.

I've never heard anything so ridiculous in my life.

Come on, Ruby.

We're out of here, love.

Oh, Ted.

I'll see you later.

Mate, are you serious?

265 Clear Eyes Street Tune?

What are you selling it for?

Family reasons.

Insane.

They don't make them like this anymore.

No, no, they make them with back doors and airbags.

Who cares about that stuff when you've got this under the hood?

You don't know how long I've been looking for a car like this.

You want your first one to be special, you know?

Well, it's yours if you've got the cash.

I've got a deposit, but my dad can pay the rest when we figure out later.

It's yours.

Walla walla, wincha!

Um, actually, you might want to hold off on that deposit.

What? Yeah, it's got a few problems, like the brakes. They don't work much,

ever. And during real, the disaster comes off all the time.

Stop.

She's kidding.

I don't know what you're doing. It's about nothing. I'm ready to sell.

But you're upset and it's okay. I'm just going to sneak a hand to the end or

something. I'm not upset.

You look like you're about to cry.

A hit of joy.

See me on the dance.

It's going to be the perfect time.

Are you sure?

This is all yours, mate.

Yes!

Sometimes all it takes to let go is distance and time.

But baby, it's all the same.

But even that's not always enough.

And I'd like to sit with you and count my money in the

rain.

think of the children.

What the hell?

Shut your mouth. Is that from the costume?

More importantly, is it contagious?

No, it's just heat rash, you drongo. I don't know, mate. It looks more like an

STD to me.

Well, up here.

Well, you don't know who's wearing that thing before you.

No, seriously, I need some help. This is killing me.

I'll buy beers for a week. Two weeks. Come on, please. Don't make me bed,

Hey, mate. Look, you made your own bed. You lie in it.

So about that weekend at the Blue Mountains.

Yeah, what about it?

Well, I heard that maybe it wasn't as much Dave's fault as I thought.

Where did you hear that?

Well, it doesn't matter. Is it true?

Well, I don't know who started it. All I know is Dave was the one that stopped

it.

Right, well, I admit, maybe I've been a bit of a tool.

Yeah, and a sponge.

Oh, I have been wondering where

I have been pondering.

Where I've been lately is no concern of

yours.

Who's been touching my skin?

It's amazing, isn't it?

Wow, what a view.

Beautiful.

See why we love it so much?

It's magic.

Can we see inside?

Yeah.

And if you'd like to follow me into the living quarters.

So, what do you reckon?

It's... Well, it's... It's lovely. It's cosy.

Yeah. Yeah, cosy's right.

Talking of which, if you'd like to follow me, Mr and Mrs Rafter, your

quarters.

You've been so good to me.

So loyal.

So reliable.

Don't forget me.

Because I'm never going to forget you.

You're doing the right thing.

Are you sure?

Yeah, I'm sure.

Well, you better get going.

He'll be back with his dad soon.

Yeah.

Do you want me to come with you?

Man's final draw with his machine. He's a private matter

Letting go of our pride and joy when the time is right is possible.

Lifelong habits, they're a little harder.

Sorry again about the bed situation.

No, it's a bit of a squeeze.

Then again, maybe that's a good thing.

No, it's fine.

Yeah, no, it's not a problem.

Might even get lucky, Dad.

Ben. Sorry.

Parental sex, what was I thinking?

These veggies are lovely.

Organic, see? I told you they make a difference.

That's why we want to grow them.

We want to be self -sufficient. Yeah, well, good luck. It's hard work.

Oh, since when have you ever grown veggies?

When we first moved into Randall Street.

No. You hadn't even been born. Oh, I know. I'd forgotten about that. That

veggie patch.

What did you grow?

Oh, tomatoes, zucchini.

Yeah, which were supposed to be pumpkins. That's right.

I don't know what happened there.

Yeah, well, let's just say as a gardener, you make a great sparky.

Hey, I'm a good gardener. Yeah, just don't ask them to tell the difference

between a pumpkin and a zucchini seed. No, the guy said they were pumpkins.

Yeah, and you believed him. Why wouldn't I?

OK, let's just say that there are many amazing things about you, darling, but

maybe gardening's not one of them.

Yeah, I'll drink to that.

Me too.

Cheers. Cheers.

Hang on, Ruby. I haven't forgotten you.

I mean, there's still no one in this family who can do the crossword as fast

I can.

And who's the first one to always pick the trivial pursuit, eh?

Eh?

I wonder.

Here we go.

Are you a monster?

A giant monster.

Cloverfield.

Frankenstein. No.

I'm lost. You with a hangover.

A dinosaur.

Oh, Godzilla.

Ice Age.

Jurassic Park. Yes.

Yes. Yes.

All right, what's that then?

Five all. Who's up?

I think it'd be you, Daddy. Okay. There you go.

All right, here we go.

Piece of cake. All right, you ready to go?

Then go.

Okay, it's a movie.

Two words.

First word.

Open. No.

Shut up.

Robot.

Robot. Zombie.

I don't know.

Shark.

Shark. Okay, shark.

Jaws. No, that's one word.

Shark.

Okay, there's five seconds left. Come on.

Four, three,

two,

one.

Sorry, time's up.

Crocodile. Crocodile Dundee.

Oh, well, why didn't you just do that then?

Well, because I was doing a crocodile. Yes, exactly.

Oh, it's always my fault, isn't it? No, I didn't say that. Well, you didn't have

to. Every time we lose, you blame me. I do not.

What about last Christmas when you said my Phantom Menace was so bad it made the

movie look good? Yeah, well, there's always exceptions.

Yeah, well, I'll give you another example. Yeah, I bet you can. Stop!

We're all having such a good time. What's going on?

Where are my parents?

Where have you gone?

We're still here, darling.

We haven't gone anywhere.

When you hold on to things you shouldn't, you lose sight of the things

should.

And if there's one thing that we all know, it's that life's too short for

I think it's called married life.

That's where we're at.

Where we've been, where we're going.

But we're together, right?

Oh, I have been wondering Where

I have been pondering Where I've been

waiting Yeah, I'll stick him in a small bed routine.

Works every time.

Well, except like logs, if that's what you mean.

Not just work stress, is it?

No.

No, we were just letting things get in the way of what's important.

But it's okay now?

Yeah, it's okay.

Ah,

someone looks right at home.

Are you talking about me or your parents?

Ben? Yeah.

I'm sure.

Me too.

You know what I think?

No, it's often a mystery.

We need to get Frankie to take her job back.

You sure?

No.

I need to move on.

And the best part of letting go?

The freedom to move on, clear the air and just get on with living your life.

I'm not going to go. I'm going to go.