Original subtitles

There are surprises in life that are wonderful.

And planning a surprise can be just as satisfying

as getting one.

Yeah, I just got here now.

Now you rest up.

It's fine, they're my family. Unless that carefully planned surprise doesn't

exactly as you'd hoped. Hello?

Hello?

You don't even have a sleeping room.

Hello?

Why didn't you tell me you were coming home? It was a surprise.

Look at you, with your beard and your... Ask her about the okay, don't I? Hello,

Ruby. Do you remember your big favourite brother?

My gosh, he's grown so much in six months. I can't believe you're here.

Why didn't you tell us you were coming?

It was a surprise. Anyway, it's Sunday. I thought someone would be here.

Emergency call out.

Duggan me, why didn't someone tell me I wouldn't have gone to Tai Chi? One last

time, worst surprise ever.

Anyway, what should we do? Should we grab everyone, go out for lunch?

One favour, can we not spread the word just yet?

There's still one person I think I can surprise.

So, what do you have to do to get some service around here?

No way!

You serious?

What the hell are you doing here? Okay, finally, a new account on Ben for a

reaction. It's with all the bum fluff.

What did I tell you?

So you're going to be able to join us for lunch, won't you?

Yes, of course he is. It's my first day back. He has to... Yeah, well, I'm kind

of working.

We are going to be very busy today. Donna, it's only going to be for an

we could all just sit together.

I can come for Ben.

Mum, it's not like we don't get a break.

I didn't know you were coming home.

Neither did we. That was kind of the point.

What's the deal with you guys? What's happening with the farm?

They're kind of being put on hold for the time being.

I hate to tell you so, but I knew Emma was going to wise up to you one of these

days.

You know, I wish you'd get a table before this place packs out.

I was only kidding.

Oh, it's OK.

The gentleman from London would like to come this way. Sure, but can we hold off

ordering? There's one more person that's going to be joining us. Oh, you're only

five minutes. You're catching up with mates already?

Not exactly.

I wanted you all here so I could tell you.

Oh, that sounds ominous. No, it's not, Dad, at all. In fact, it's good news.

The person that's going to be joining us is my wife.

We met at the pub.

This guy I work with, he brought his girlfriend and she had some friends

and one of them was Saskia.

And this was when?

About three months ago.

It was a chance meeting, but since then it's been really full on. We haven't

spent a night apart.

Possibly a little too much information there. And you didn't think you could

just tell us about this?

Maybe I didn't want to jinx it. Maybe I just wanted to keep it to myself.

I'm telling the decision to get married.

I just sort of like an invitation.

Mum, it was a spur -of -the -moment thing. It's not like we had this long

engagement.

It wasn't like with Sammy.

That was the whole point.

This time around, we just wanted to have a drama -free day.

We just wanted a wedding day that was all about us.

The real question is, how much are you paying this bit? No, Ben, there's no

bribes. And no, she's not mentally deficient. Well, that was going to be

next question. I know.

Here she is. Okay, promise me you'll give her a proper chance.

Suddenly it all becomes clear.

Nathan, has she even finished school?

And who's that?

Did you bring her mum along as well?

Mum?

Everybody?

It's my wife Saskia.

Hi. Hello.

It was the same registry office that Paul McCartney got married in. To which

particular wife?

Not the gold digger one. That wouldn't be a very good omen. No.

Well, I hope you at least took photos.

Yeah, yeah, we took a few. We wanted to make an album to give to our family.

We just haven't got around to it yet.

So this is your honeymoon, basically?

Yeah, Saskia's half Aussie now. She needs to see if she likes the place.

always wanted to come to Australia.

Well, you might like it so much you decide to stay.

There are no phone plans.

My job's in London, so that sort of dictates everything right now.

All right, well, what kind of work do you do?

I'm in educational publishing.

Oh, you might be able to put in a word for Julie.

She's the writer.

Oh, Dad.

So, how much time have you got with us?

The schedule's pretty jam -packed. We want to see as much of the country as we

can.

So, how's Carbo and Reda? Are they still as loved up as ever?

Reda had a miscarriage.

I didn't know that.

I'm sure I mentioned it to him.

Hey.

Why are you hiding this from me?

Because I don't know if I should be doing it.

Well, you sold the charger.

You need a new car.

Yeah, but I don't know what I should be looking for.

Are we still getting a station wagon?

Are we going to have it to be ready? Or should we get more hatchback?

Let's forget about it.

No, no, no.

Let's not.

The baby was a surprise.

A happy surprise.

Yeah, it was.

But it wasn't like we planned it.

And that doesn't mean we wouldn't have loved every second.

But I don't think we should rush back into getting pregnant.

It's going to happen for us again.

Now, it wasn't the right time.

Are you going to let us put in for this? Not a chance.

Consider it our wedding present.

Oh, thank you, Dad. That's very big of you.

So what have you guys got planned for the rest of the day?

We're open to offers.

Oh, great.

Back to our place for drinks then.

Sorry, it's a jet lagger, really. I'm trying to fight it. That's okay. I

get you back to the hotel.

You could spare with that, you know. We've got plenty of room.

Or you could drop me off, go back to your parents' place, spend some time

together. Yeah, okay. Then maybe we can catch up later. You guys can come back

to the hotel and we can all meet up and have some drinks there.

That would be perfect.

Can we?

Sounds great.

Is it just me, or has all this happened way too fast?

Finally! I've been waiting for an explosion all afternoon.

I thought it was never going to get interesting.

Mate, that is not going to help matters any. As long as Nathan's happy, that's

the main thing. Yes, I know, I know.

And I'm glad, of course I am.

Married? With what, a 10-, 12 -year age gap?

Yeah, she actually reminds me a lot of you when you were younger.

And don't tell me you're not thinking exactly the same thing. This is what

Nathan does. He rushes in. Yeah, and it doesn't matter how old I get, you're

always going to assume the worst. No, sweetheart.

Mum, mum, I've changed. And whether you want to believe it or not, this is not

one of my monumental screw -ups. Well, just try to get her head around it,

that's all. Yeah, I get that. Okay, I know it's a shock.

But, look, I brought some photos from the wedding. I thought you might like to

have a look. Darling, I just wish that we'd been there. I wish you'd included

us, that's all. Well, I'm trying to. Now, all I'm asking is that you give

a chance, okay, before writing this off as a huge mistake, okay?

I still can't believe you kept this all a secret. You can talk. Thanks for

letting me know you and Emma broke up.

Yeah, that wasn't awkward at all.

The two of you seem to be getting along okay.

Yeah, I guess so.

That was convincing.

Yeah, I just keep thinking about something Emma said.

She thinks I'm not over Mel yet.

And I know that's not exactly a newsflake to anyone.

First girlfriend after Mel, it was never going to be easy.

But how old is it going to take?

There's no rule book, I guess.

Do you really think it's a good idea working with Emma every single day?

Isn't that just taking a really long time to rip the band -aid off?

Hey, mate, mate! What's going on? Surprise!

What are you doing here?

Coming for a drink?

Yeah, yeah. But I can't stay long. I'm doing the rounds. Oh, come on. Come on.

Honestly, I can't stay much longer. Oh, shut up, you knob.

Good to meet you, Frankie.

Yeah, likewise.

So, this wife... Southgate. Do we get to meet her?

Yeah, so we know she actually exists.

Ha -ha, she's just leaping off some jet lag, and when she's over that, yes, you

can meet her.

Actually, I can show you a picture on my phone. Hmm.

Yeah. Hey!

That's what he's saying over there. She's hot.

She's old. Yeah. Still, she's hot. Nice work.

Thank you.

Are you seriously telling me that Julie Rafter is okay with the fact that her

youngest kid ran off and got married without her?

Ruby's married?

Oh, I didn't see that one coming.

You know what I mean.

Let's just say that Mum is...

Having trouble coming to terms with it.

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

I set the alarm. I didn't even hear it. No, that's fine.

If you're too tired, we can do this another time. No, no, please. I just

ten minutes to get ready.

The thing is, Nathan's not even back yet.

I'll call him.

Can I meet you downstairs in the restaurant?

Yes, yes, of course. Take your time.

Hiya. Hi.

Nathan's on his way.

Oh, in the meantime, I... Kick off the celebration with Adam, eh? Oh, I won't,

thanks. Hangovers, jet lag. Let's not combine the misery, I say.

A little glass won't hurt, will it?

All right, just a splish, maybe.

Just a splish.

Oh, tears.

Yes.

Oh, have you always lived in London?

Grew up just north of there, Hertfordshire. Do you know it?

No, no, we've never been to England.

Well, you're going to have to come and visit, now that you've got a reason.

Yeah.

So you and Nathan are obviously planning on staying there, then?

Long term, there are decisions that need to be made, but as yet we haven't made

any firm plans.

That's all been such a whirlwind. I suppose you haven't had time. It took

everyone by surprise, that's included.

Nathan's told me how supportive you've always been, how much you all mean to

him.

Oh, we miss him so much.

Sorry I'm late.

What'd I miss?

Oh, don't worry. We're only halfway through the details of your lurid part.

Well, whatever you've come up with, I promise you to ask your Reno's. And she

married me anyway.

Oh, well,

I just, you know, bashed out a few things. I hardly call myself a writer.

We sit at a computer, right? Well, it's make it public.

Well, that's the duty of a blog. Anyone can publish.

And your column?

Let's just say I won't be taking out the Booker Prize any time soon.

Julie, honestly, I'd love to read some of what you've written.

Oh, well, it's on the internet, so go for it.

Mind you, it's mostly about raising a toddler, so I'm not sure how interesting

you'd find it.

I'm very aware that mothers rabbiting on about their children gets old very

fast.

What? What? What have I said?

Should we tell them?

We've got some news.

What, war?

Yep. We don't want to spring it on you all at once.

It's been a massive few months.

Tarski's pregnant.

We're having a baby.

Still really early. Yeah, we just had the first ultrasound, but I've got a

picture on my phone. Do you want to see it?

Oh, my God.

Are you okay?

Uh...

Yeah, congratulations.

Yeah, it's a good thing. We're both stoked.

Yes. Wow.

Sorry, I'm just... That must have been a surprise for you as well.

No. No, it was planned. The surprise was happening so far.

Right.

Well, we should celebrate.

Yes, we should.

You know, I... Sorry, just give me a second.

Wow. Yeah.

Mum.

Mum, wait.

Look, I know it's a lot to get your head around.

You think?

You said yourself if we're happy, that's all that matters. You've known each

other three months.

And a baby?

That's not something that can be undone. I know that. You and Saskia are tied to

each other forever.

No matter what happens to your relationship in the future. Okay, sure.

you're so positive that we're going to break up. Mum, what happened to giving

her a chance?

Look, I like her. What is it then? Huh?

How old she is? No.

You are rushing into things.

Do you have any idea how much I was looking forward to coming home?

How much I've missed you and dad and everyone else so much. We've missed you

too. Now I almost wish I hadn't bothered.

Mum, I've gone away and I've made a life for myself.

Okay? But the second I come back, you're all putting me in the same old bog.

We're talking about where we want to live when this baby comes.

Okay, maybe it's better for kids to grow up here.

But I am not coming back to be the same old Nathan.

If that's the only way you're ever going to see me, then I don't want to call

this home.

Please don't say that.

I wish I didn't have to.

Surprise. My son has grown up.

Yeah, but they're expecting a bit of rain later in the week, so... It's a

It's a shame, yeah.

Here we are.

I'm sorry.

Congratulations.

I think it's the whole grandmother thing, just springing it on me like

Surely I'm way too young.

Anyway, when your baby's born, you'll know how I feel.

You only ever want what's best for them.

I'm starting to feel that way already.

Let's have another talk.

Nana Julie.

Personally, I think it's got a nice ring to it. Nana Julie.

Nana Julie.

And Grant.

I reckon it's going to be a boy.

Hmm?

Call it grandmother's intuition.

Not exactly right off the tongue, is it? Not yet.

I'll get there.

What a day.

You can say that again.

What a day.

I'm so sure it was an accident.

Apparently not.

Must have come from Saskia, though.

I mean, her biological clock's got to be ticking.

Plus, Nathan's never mentioned kids before.

Well, he'd never mentioned Saskia before, either.

True.

When life starts throwing surprises your way, sometimes you've just got to roll

with it.

This isn't genetic warfare. I don't know what else to call it. You really want

to let mini versions of him loose in the world?

You realise you're talking about Saskia's husband?

Yeah, you obviously see something that totally escapes the rest of us. Shall I

mention how much I was looking forward to spending time with my brother?

The thing is, I reckon he's a half -decent bet at this point. That is the

closest thing to a compliment he's ever given me.

Well, he's already had a practice go at marriage. It's hardly going to stuff it

up twice. Then why?

My second time around as well, actually.

You know, I was only joking. You need to be really offensive.

I think we all know not everything turns out the way you expect it will.

I lost my first husband.

That makes me sound terribly careless, doesn't it?

Saskia, you don't have to... No, it's OK.

Nathan told me what happened with your wife.

Your husband died.

We were living in Manchester at the time.

There was an accident.

Stupid, random, just crossing the road.

I thought I knew what my whole life was going to be, and suddenly...

I'm so sorry I'm becoming a complete downer.

You'll never invite me to breakfast again.

You don't have to apologise.

Can I ask how long ago this happened?

It's been just over three years.

Oh, it's good to see that you guys, you're obviously both happy now.

Okay, I've got to get Ruby's clothes ready for daycare.

Can I help?

Well, sure, but you realise, of course, if she's got an audience, she'll want a

fashion parade. Now you're talking my language.

Yeah,

I'd better make trash too.

Yeah, I'm going to be late for work.

Was it something I said?

Oh, more than likely.

Hey, just show a bit of respect for the future breaks ground, Dad.

You've been a little bit more quiet than usual.

Oh, well, it's hard to get a word in with you lot.

Are you sure that's all it is?

Oh, couldn't be better, mate.

Especially now that you're back home.

And then there are times where the best you can hope for are no surprises at

all.

It's possible to present with the symptoms of dementia, but there could be

something else going on.

Like what?

Anemia. Your thyroid could be playing up. There could be some sort of

We'll do a full blood test, see if that throws up anything out of the ordinary.

All right, right. So there might be anything to worry about.

It's a process of elimination, really.

In the meantime, I'd like to run a couple of cognitive tests, if that's

Just a few simple exercises for memory and recall.

Well, that's what I'm here for.

Can I get you to remember these three words?

Clock, tree, dog.

Clock, tree, dog.

Now if you can start counting backwards from 100 in units of three.

100, 97, 94,

91. I'll stop you there.

What were those three words?

Clock, tree, dog.

If you could continue counting from where you're up to.

86, was it?

86, 85, 84.

Units of three?

81,

77,

73. What were those three words, Jess?

So Red has gone out on a secret mission and you're sneaking in a pre -dinner

dinner. Shut up and help me get rid of the evidence.

Like you need to ask.

So, I'm thinking I should find a new job. Oh yeah? What would you do?

Dunno. But I can't stay at the boat club. It's not fair on Emma.

And, actually, if I'm being totally honest, I think I'm looking for more

just a new job.

Fair enough. You want a new boss. God, I must drive you mental.

I want to move on with my life and... that's as far as I get.

The world's a big place, Benno.

I'm just saying, if you want to go to Greece, I've got millions of cousins

a couch for you to stay on.

I've got to say, that's the last piece of advice I was expecting to hear from

you.

We both know that life can chuck stuff at you.

Stuff you weren't expecting.

You've got to keep moving, I reckon.

True.

But you're my best mate, and I'm not going to bail on you, especially after

what's just happened.

But I don't think you have to stay for me and Retta.

We're okay.

This is about doing whatever's right for you.

Can't be.

Am I dreaming here?

Well, you need a car, so there you go.

You got one.

But how? I mean...

Don't tell me. The guy who bought it is behind the gag in the booth. No, I

simply feel that it's better nature.

After you hit him over the head with the jack.

I just told him how much we both love this car and how we made a mistake

it. And he totally understood. It's like he wanted the car back with his

rightful owner.

I can't believe you did this.

It's the best surprise ever.

I love you.

It's chocolate mud and it's Nathan's favourite.

I even got this.

So it's a wedding cake.

Better late than never.

And it's not going to be ready for another hour if that's why you're

around. For once, I'm not just eating mooch -free food.

I told you, didn't I? One day it was sure to happen.

I'm going to quit my job and go travelling.

Now that I've got your attention.

You're not serious.

I can't stay at the boat club, and I don't want to get just another bar job.

I mean, the idea of polishing glasses anywhere right now sucks.

Yeah, well, that's understandable.

So when you say go travelling... Well, I haven't made any definite plans yet. I

don't even know where I want to go. It's just the more I think about it, the

more it feels like the right decision.

You know, I've got to move on with my life, and neither of you are saying

anything. Well, to be fair, mate, you've taken us by surprise. I mean, last week

you were talking about buying some land.

Yeah, I know. And this isn't really that different. It's the same urge.

The urge to get away.

I know, it's a stupid idea. I don't even know what I'm

thinking. Okay, come with me.

Where? It's a surprise.

Come on.

Back soon.

Dad?

Dad? I have no idea.

Uh -huh.

Do you remember the first time you caught the bus on your own?

Mm -hmm.

Rachel was on school can.

Mm -hmm.

Yeah.

You were so determined to be independent, you couldn't wait to get on

yourself. Yeah, until I actually got on the bus and then I was freaking out.

What if I miss my stop? I'm not going to know where I am. But you acted so

brave.

Well, a man's got to have his pride, even if he is carrying a Cartoon

lunchbox. Remember Hagrid?

Mm -hmm.

You know I followed you.

What?

Got in my car and I followed the bus the whole way.

Oh, so much for my independence.

Just until I was sure you were okay.

I knew it was time to let you go.

Sweetheart, it's time for you to get back on that bus.

Yeah, but what if it's an Airbus?

It's going to take me a bit further than the school gate.

It's not going to drop me home at 3 p .m.

Do I really have to spell it out for you?

Doesn't matter how far you go.

I'm always going to be here.

Whether you can see me or not.

Like a stalker.

Maybe you just discovered the secret of motherhood.

I guess that's all that mothers can do.

Shield their kids from life's nasty surprises as best they can.

Seriously? Do I have to wait for Toski to get here? Nathan, it's for both of

you.

I don't know then, is it?

Take this, close your eyes and point.

No, no, no. This is your adventure, not mine.

Yeah, but it's a big old world out there. I don't know where to start.

You're going to go and visit Rachel in New York, I hope.

It's not a bad idea.

Hey, Grandad, if you could go anywhere in the entire planet, where would it be?

Is this a hypothetical conversation or is someone planning a holiday? Oh, it's

more than that. Your grandson has announced he's flying the coop.

Apparently he can't get out of here fast enough.

Well, you don't sound too upset. I'm trying not to be offended by that. Well,

have had a bit of practice, you know.

So, when are you leaving?

Today. It's going to take a little while to sort this all out.

Well, if you want my advice, make it as soon as possible.

You're not happy to send back me as well.

Well, you always think you've got all the time in the world.

And one day you wake up and you're my age.

Says the dinosaur he's probably going to outlive us all.

Well, you don't want to have regrets about missed opportunities.

If you're going to do this, do it now.

You could always start in London.

I know where there's an empty apartment, Dane.

Oh, well, no, that wouldn't work because you'd have to leave now.

Be careful what you wish for.

No. No, you can't be serious.

Why not?

Go and visit Rachel in New York and then... London, here I come.

Sorry, I should have kept my mouth shut. Maybe Grandad's right.

I'm going to take off.

May as well take off now.

OK, I'd supported Ben's decision.

The surprise was it happening way sooner than I'd thought.

You resigned?

I think it's been a bit.

Well, it'll be two weeks' notice, of course.

Yeah, the thing is, I've just booked my flights and I'm leaving tomorrow.

Best of New York.

I'm sorry it's such your notice and I'm leaving you in the lurch.

Yes, you are.

But if you've made your mind up, then all I can do is wish you safe and happy

travels.

Thank you.

Mum and dad are having some farewell drinks tonight, if you feel like coming

I'd love to see you both there, but obviously I understand if you're not

up to it.

We're hardly going to let you go without saying a proper goodbye.

Ain't nobody else to blame.

I know you feel.

So,

Grandpa Dave, how are you taking that news? You know, people keep asking me

that, expecting some kind of reaction, but I'm fine with it, really. Yeah,

looking forward to the next stage of my life.

He's freaking out. Big time.

How about you, Grandma? How are you doing?

Oh, actually, could you take that?

My Zimmer friend's been ordered.

Yeah, joking about it. Next step, mental breakdown.

Oh, thank God. You must be my new niece -in -law.

This is my Uncle Matt.

Pleased to meet you. Not as pleased as I am. I was beginning to think I was the

only good -looking one in the entire family.

Is that some weird Freud thing going on here?

No, what, why?

You look a lot like his mum.

Shut up.

What? Shut what?

I can't believe you're leaving tomorrow morning. I know.

Blame your husband. He's the one that took me into it.

It's maybe a lesson to me.

We're going to miss you so much, aren't we, honey?

Hmm. Mighty price.

He's covering the pain.

A little too convincing.

Look, it's not about us.

All that matters here is you going off and having an amazing time. Isn't that

right, sweetheart?

Yeah, absolutely.

Go.

So, in other words, you can't wait to see the back of me.

You should have, Benno.

Well, if it's too much, you just say the word.

Hey,

thanks for coming.

Have a good message.

All right, can I have a bit of quiet, please?

You might be about to regret that decision.

Thank you.

Well, what can I say?

The past couple of days, we've had a few surprises.

So, first of all, I'd like to say, welcome home, Nathan.

And welcome to the family, Saskia.

But just as one son rejoins us, the other one has decided it's time for him

bugger off.

So, come here, Ben. Don't hide back there.

Well, who thought this day would ever come?

Ben, whose big move involved moving her further than next door.

Thank God he's going. The same son who's never been to a shop and bought a

carton of milk in his life. I thought this was the supermarket.

Yeah, we noticed.

And now we're sending him off to the other side of the world for God knows

long. Gladly, it seems.

Just so it doesn't come as much of a surprise, there's never much of anything

our fridge.

Yeah, I can look after myself, then. Yeah, well, we're counting on it, mate.

I was going to say, never forget that this is your home, but considering this

where the washing machine lives, I think you'll be back.

So, everyone, here's to Ben and the great adventure, wherever it takes him.

Everyone keeps looking at me with that face, you know, like, is she about to

fall apart?

I just needed a little break from it.

I'm glad we got a minute to ourselves.

Tomorrow morning's going to be crazy.

I have to be at the airport really early.

I might not get to see you.

For what it's worth, and it might not be worth a whole lot.

I love you, Emma.

I do.

I just wish that was all it takes.

You probably wish you'd never laid eyes on me.

I'd still do it.

Even knowing it's going to end like this.

Please don't hate yourself for what's happened.

Because I don't regret a second.

And I mean that.

So, I suppose this means I'm going to have to look after your veggie patch.

There we have it.

The real winners in all of this are my tomatoes.

Julie said to get some more soft drink.

Right you are.

Are you all right?

You seem a bit quiet.

I saw the doctor today.

About the memory.

What did he say?

She wants to send me to a specialist to run some more tests.

Oh, Ted.

Look, it goes without saying I'd rather the family didn't know about this.

Not until I know myself.

Of course.

I won't say a word.

I keep thinking about Ben.

Rachel.

And when I see him again.

What if I don't even recognise?

I'm jumping ahead of myself.

I know.

I just wish I knew what was going on.

One way or the other.

Exactly flake my back, that's all. Oh, here we go.

It's dirty, it's overcrowded, it's polluted. You can hardly move down the

street. That's because it's a great city, mate, and everyone wants to live

there. Who's rubbish?

Says the guy who's only ever wanted to eat at Outback Steakhouse. Yeah, and the

bloody Poms couldn't even get that right.

Sorry, I'm going to have to break this up because it's way past someone's

bedtime. Can I do the honours? Yeah, sure.

You've got to promise not to cry when I tell you this, Rubes.

This is the last time I'm going to be doing this for a while.

All right, well, you can cry a little bit.

Even pretend to be upset.

Can you keep a secret?

You've got to promise not to tell.

I'm a little bit scared.

I've got a pretty good safety net going on here, in case you hadn't noticed.

But as much as I'm going to miss you, and I'm going to miss everyone,

I still know I'm doing the right thing.

For the first time in a long time, I feel hopeful.

And I can't explain it more than that.

Can't believe my mum's patched my lunch for the plane like I'm five years old.

Where the hell has my lunchbox been hiding all these years?

Oh, don't even think about getting up in the middle of the night to eat my

sandwiches.

Mate, we'll want to do something like that.

This is your big adventure.

I'm pumped.

He's going to miss you, Ben.

More than you can imagine.

I'm sorry, Carbo, but if you let Ben go without saying it out loud, it's going

to stay with you forever.

That's right. I'll tear you up inside and you'll never be able to deal with

pain.

What's this for?

Just watch it, okay?

Carbo. Just watch it.

I want to make it very clear, I'm still being supportive.

I do think you're making the right decision.

But seriously, when I said go travelling, I didn't actually mean this

second.

You have to think about what I'm losing here.

My partner in crime, my weak man.

Do you know how hard it is to find one of those?

I get I'm here, honestly.

It's not going to be the same anymore.

And I'm still being supportive.

But I'm going to miss you, you idiot.

Don't you get it?

I'm going to miss you.

This is just now ejected.

So well I wish you mate.

Alright you two. Come here, both of you.

You guys are my best friends, and you've got to know how much I'm going to miss

you.

Look after my best mate.

Just so long as you look after his.

I can't believe you're letting me go without pulling one final stunt.

No, come on, Benno. We're not kids anymore.

Hang on a sec, mate.

Oh, thank goodness.

Starting to think Carbo had turned into a completely different person.

Ben.

Just a swig for old time's sake.

So, ready? Got everything?

Passport, keys to Nathan's flat, Vegemite for Rachel.

Sandwiches I made you?

Never actually heard of anyone starving to death on a commercial airline.

Yes, well, as your mother, it's my job to make sure you're not the best.

Oh, you travel safe, OK?

I'm going to miss you.

This is going to be a world record.

You're still not crying.

No, I might not be, but I think your father's on the edge.

Make sure you send us an email every Monday.

I think I can manage that.

So, you're off then.

Well,

you go and have the time of your life.

And no regrets, okay?

You promised me that.

I'll do my best.

And just know I couldn't be more proud of you.

I'm going to miss you so much, Grandad.

I'm going to miss you too, mate.

Like you wouldn't believe.

Cutting it fine, mate.

You sure you won't let me drive you there?

No, I want to catch the bus, because that way it's like the adventure starts

now. Yeah, but if the bus is late, it's more adventure than you need if you're

trying to catch a flight. Honey, if he wants to get the bus, let him take the

bus.

Whoops, sorry we're late. The first cab didn't show up. We thought we were going

to miss you.

Well, have a great time, and we will see you in a few weeks.

Oh, in the meantime, don't break anything, and don't go snooping through

stuff. What are you taking me for? You're my brother.

It's not like there's anything to find anyway.

Bye, darling.

Call us when you get there.

I love you guys.

Bye, Ruby.

Don't forget your favourite brother, Ben.

And, ah, as for you, it's a nice try or not, as the

case may be, unless I gave it a crack.

Can't believe you didn't do the same for me.

How old do you think I am?

Maybe not walk out of here and leave nothing.

I don't think she meant anything to him at all.

I'm back.

I'm back to explain.

Do you realise it's possible for someone to love you without pulling a prank?

As if!

As if.

You know, if he was a real mate, he would have tried harder than me.

it'd be nice if the only surprises we ever got in life were the good ones if

i could wish one thing for my children that might just be

it

In our room at the end of the world

Whatever comes next for Ben, unexpected

or not, I knew he was ready to face it.