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Sometimes we have a gap in our lives, a space that needs to be filled.

So, I forgot to ask about Ben. Any news?

Oh, yes.

A couple of quick calls. Sounds like he's settling in.

All right. And Nathan?

Uh, Kakadu last text I got. Oh.

You won't be missing them.

Oh, no, no. No, no, no.

She means yes.

Sorry. I shouldn't keep reminding you. No, it's fine, really.

Oh, that looks great, but I think I'm going to burst. Yeah, I'm having trouble

breathing seriously.

I'll give it a hum.

It was really nice of you to invite me.

Oh, not at all.

Jake's family, so any friend of Jake's is family too.

Blokes, they fill the gaps in other ways.

So how about them wallabies, eh?

Yeah, yeah, they should have a chance.

And just as my life was feeling that tiny bit emptier...

Jake's was about to get unexpectedly full.

So full.

I can't move.

Congratulations. You survived your first rafter dinner.

What?

Do you think I passed?

What's that?

The rectal replacement test.

You passed.

Okay.

Now can we go to bed?

Are you serious?

Has anyone got money for a new... What the hell are you doing?

What sort of welcoming is that? Is this Alex?

Yes, Al. This is Sean. Sean, I've heard all about you.

You don't have 80 bucks for a cab, do you? 80 bucks?

No trains.

Hey, what's going on?

Hey, g'day, I'm Alex.

Oh, mate,

this is a bit awkward. I'm in your bedroom.

Oh, I guess.

Who needs bed?

Come on, we're going out. What? No way.

Yeah, well, come all this way.

Oh, no, no, no, look, we're going to bed.

We'll catch up in the morning.

You guys are boring. Yes, we're boring. Now, look, I'm going to dump your stuff

down here. I'll get you a turn and you can crash on the couch, all right? Boo.

Taxi's still here.

I'll get that.

I think we're going to get on. What, you want to pay for his cab?

Alex wasn't saying, but there was a gap in his life too.

And just like Carbo and Retta, He was trying to fill it with fun. No, my mum

dad's room.

Why? That can't be them. Right, I know. The bathroom. No.

Oh, my God. How about Ben's room? I know.

No. Why not?

Because Ben has rooms that good. Come on, every room's been Ben's room at some

point.

Pardon me, still thinks of it as the nursery.

Yeah.

Thank you.

I can hear you, you know.

I'm not deaf.

I just pulled it.

Didn't you get undressed at all last night, bro?

I'm here for a good time. Not a long time.

Hey! Hey!

What are you saying for?

I'm not sure yet.

Really? What about work?

I'm not working anymore.

Why? How come?

Global finance thingy. Yeah, that's the technical term for it.

What are you going to do for a job?

Something will come up. Always does.

My brother, the positive thinker.

I reckon it's time to head off, chaps. Sian, want to look to school?

School? How old are you?

I'm a teacher.

What class do you take?

Alex. What? I'm making a conversation.

See you tonight.

Yeah.

So we just turned up without warning.

You know Alec. Well, bring him round for dinner. We'd love to have you both.

Yeah, you could help us eat all that food you've been making.

It's just a few biscuits. Yeah, and cakes and pies and quiches.

Ruby's going to be an ambassador for childhood obesity.

All right.

I'll mention it to her.

So what does this mean for the happy home?

Oh, good question, mate. I guess he's got first dibs on his room. All his

stuff's there anyway.

No, don't be like that. No, no, no. Fair enough.

Tell you one thing, though.

I won't be setting up my swag in the laundry after what happened in Coober

with that feral pig.

Well, why don't you come and stay with Dave and me for a while?

Really? Really? Really. Well, it's not like we don't have the space.

You could stay in Rachel's old room.

Keep Dave company until Alex sorts himself out.

Oh, it's a nice offer, but... No, it's fantastic.

We'd love to have you.

Oh, great.

Yeah, thanks, Julie.

You're welcome.

It's perfect sense.

Just give me a sec.

What are you doing?

Darling, it'll be fine. Will it?

You don't know Matt like I do. It's all while he's here. I can get to know him.

He thinks beer is a breakfast treat. And you two brothers can bond.

Bond? That's what I'm trying to tell you. We've bonded.

Is Matt moving in?

Not just temporarily.

Look, I think it'll be nice to have a new face around the place. What, you

it'll be nice for you to be distracted from missing the kids too much? No, I'm

getting used to that.

You see, you're not missing them at all.

No, not at all.

Oh.

What's that?

Biscuits. I'm just going to run them next door.

Your Honour, I rest my case.

So, how are you finding the place?

Not without Ben.

It's kind of empty.

What, even with all the pizza boxes?

Oh, yeah, we're getting, you know.

You know, it's a bit echoey. Ah.

With just the two of us.

I think I do miss Ben.

Oh, you sweetheart. You're really falling apart without him, aren't you?

well, no, it is a big place just for two. I was telling your mum that.

When did you talk to Rita?

Uh, yesterday.

You didn't tell her that we had a bare room, did you?

Oh, I...

I heard you were

looking for a lodger.

Oh, Mrs Rahada! Well,

are you?

I'm a really, really good housemate. Ask anyone.

I lived with my friend Steph once, and when I left to go on holiday, she cried

and tried to climb on the bonnet of the taxi.

I was only going for four days. I think it's because I got there fast. They're

stacking the dishwasher.

Although, we're not looking for a lodger.

Well, it's only three weeks before I move in with my fiancé.

But I didn't know you were engaged.

Well, I'm not yet, but my boyfriend's had this look in his eye lately.

I didn't know you had a boyfriend.

Well, I don't. Not officially, but...

I've been chatting to this guy online and he says we should go bowling.

Voila. Please.

Please. Voila. Red is right.

We're not looking for a lodger.

Sorry. Oh.

But we're having a party.

Okay. Yeah, yeah, yeah. And you're more than welcome to come.

We are?

Sure. I mean, look, just because Ben has a wife doesn't mean that good times

couldn't still roll.

And... Buller loves a party. Right, Buller? Big time.

See? Settled.

Let's tear this joint a new one.

So, uh... You sure you don't mind doing this? Yeah, yeah, yeah. Change the

scenery's good for a bite. So what's going on? Well, Matt's moving out for a

bit, so you can have your old room back.

Oh, yeah, sweet.

You see this?

See how we're all falling all over ourselves for you? Yeah, well, that's

I'm worth it.

You going to come to Cabo's party? Hell, yeah. When is it? Actually, who cares?

When it is, I'll be there.

So what have you been doing, anyway?

Job hunting.

Awesome.

So what sort of jobs have you been... Oh,

that's... Those sorts of jobs.

It's research.

What for?

Cameraman.

I'm going to go for a jog with Sian. Take your time.

And could you please make sure you clear that search history?

Yes, Dad.

Alex always brings out the parent in Jake.

But if he'd known then how Alex was filling the empty space in his life.

Maybe he wouldn't have felt so guilty about playing the dad.

Oh, I really do appreciate this, Jules.

Sure I'm not putting you guys out? No, not at all. It's lovely to have you.

Oh, do you want me to throw some water on? Oh, no, no, no. Just, uh... Yeah, I

should probably deal with that.

Yeah, well, maybe not before thorough disinfecting. Ooh!

I don't want you to be my maid. Oh, no, I'm not going to be a maid. I can put on

some washing, though. Oh, great. Thanks.

Oh, well, is there anything I can do? I don't know.

A cup of tea or something?

Flamington finger? No, would you just relax?

Make yourself at home.

Okay.

Don't make her beg you, mate. Well, in that case...

He's got his foot on the table.

It's fine.

You guys got cable?

I've got the hard liquor. Who's turn is it to get the mixes? Hey, this is my

brother Alex.

Sorry. Hey, don't be. You're talking my language.

Are you coming tonight?

Hey, Tamron, I wouldn't miss the party.

Oh, you got one of them girly vodkas.

What the hell is girly vodka?

It's got patterns all over it. It looks like a tampon box.

Oh, spare me. If you want to stay in the booth, go get it yourself.

I hope you got enough for Sian's brother because he's coming too.

Friends? Do you want to bite him for?

I didn't.

So uninvited.

What's your problem anyway?

Nothing.

He's awesome.

Particularly when he's cheating on me. He's spectacular then.

Did you go out with him?

For a while.

Broke my heart, if you must know.

Sounds like a wanker.

No, no, no. It's not that big a deal.

He moved on. I moved on.

He moved on before we broke up, which wasn't awful.

So is it going to be kind of awkward between you two tonight?

I don't know. I guess we'll find out now, thanks to you.

No.

Not me.

I'm the messenger. Don't shoot the messenger.

I might actually just duck home and get this thing.

For what?

The thing.

I'll see you guys there.

I still reckon he sounds like a tool.

Dad! Hi, Emma.

What are you doing here?

Just a bit of business.

And mostly I wanted to make sure my girl was okay after a fella left her

stranded. Aw, he didn't come all the way to Sydney just for that, did you?

Must have been heartbreaking.

Yeah, life goes on.

You're just being brave, I know that face.

So is your mum about?

No, she's finished for the day.

Actually, it's your mum I wanted to talk to you about.

Natalie and I have broken up.

Ah.

Yeah, so... On me lonesome again.

So, how do you feel about that?

Not sure, really.

I guess that's why I wanted to talk to you first, you know? Just raise the idea

of your mum and me having a chat, see if you thought it was a good idea.

Yeah, what kind of a chat?

Well, nothing serious, just hello.

Look, if you think it's a bad idea, I'll let it drop immediately.

I'll have to think about it.

Of course, love.

I appreciate it.

It's great to see you.

You too, Dad.

I thought you said you were coming home early to clean up. I thought you were.

No, I didn't.

Hiya.

Hey, how did you get in?

I have a key.

What?

Yeah, everybody in the Cunandotus family does. In case of an emergency, you know

what your mum's like.

Your family all have keys.

Used to me.

That means they could just come in at any time.

Yeah, but we wouldn't. We do respect boundaries.

Oh, Rita, I have sorted your undies into sexy and around the house. I hope

that's okay.

Um, well, now I just have to give the shower a quick scrub and I'll be done.

Good job. Thanks, Bullock.

Okay. Okay, whoa, whoa, whoa. Wait a minute. Wait a minute.

This doesn't mean, I mean, I don't want to sound ungrateful, but Carbo and I

still don't want a roommate.

Dewey. Dewey Carbo.

Huh?

Uh, no.

Yeah. No, voila, sorry.

Of course not. It's not your dad. I just wanted to help get the house ready for

our party.

Our party? Yeah, that's what I said. No, I mean, it's our party. It's a party.

Never mind.

Now, give me five minutes and I'll start making some peep in blankets.

Ooh, nice.

Meanwhile, there was a big empty space where Kobe's love life should be.

But maybe not for that much longer.

I don't know. There's someone at the door, some girl named Heather.

I don't know a Heather. I'm sorry I didn't do a Q &A.

Al?

Um... Viv?

Hi. Hi.

I'm really sorry to bother you. No dramas?

But I thought you might want this back.

It's your jumper.

From the car wash?

Oh, you go to the car wash.

I work there.

Heather.

You probably would have seen me mostly from the side while I made the coffee.

Anyway,

you were pretty much the best sponge we've ever had.

Everyone misses you heaps. Thank you. Cheers.

Thank you.

So, um... How are things?

Well, um...

But, yeah, they're pretty. But... Wait, wait, wait. So you're the Heather from

the car wash? Yep.

What? Toby.

Ow. Why don't you tell me that this was Heather?

He's been talking about you so much.

Really? Really. I can't believe I'm finally meeting you.

This is amazing.

Amazing. Pretty amazing.

So anyway, what are you up to now?

Hey. Um, I just, you know, I'm just, my apprenticeship and... No, no, I mean,

right now.

Did you want to get a drink or something?

Hmm?

Um... Well, tell you what, Heather.

Yeah. Three of us, we're about to go to this party, so you should come. You

should, you know, you should bring it. Come.

Okay. I should bring it.

What's on the menu?

Well, I'm doing ravioli from the start.

Crimped edges of the way to a man's heart.

So you are still trying for Ted's heart?

Oh, well, there was a moment when I did hope that something more might be

possible.

Does that upset you? No.

I'm happy to have Ted in my life in any context.

Everyone needs a friendly male companion from time to time.

Do you mean like Dad?

I said friendly, not absent.

I saw him today.

Father? Yeah.

Oh, that's nice. I assume you have regular contact?

He said he and Natalie split up.

Oh, well, that's sad for him. I hope he's all right.

Really?

Yeah, of course. I mean, things didn't work out for your father and I, but at

the end of the day, we do share a daughter.

Does this mean you might be ready to meet him?

Now, why would I want to do that?

Well, like you said, when all is said and done.

I think it might still be a little bit too soon for a meeting.

Whatever you feel comes to mind.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. It's been... Gee. Gee, yeah.

Still got it. Still got it.

Right.

I'm off.

I thought you were staying in tonight.

Not anymore.

You can't leave me with this.

But you were the one who told him to make himself at home. Yeah, well, he

take a seat, don't turn into a recording studio.

Oh, you made too bad, Tom.

Evening, all.

See you, mate.

Even Dad's got a social life on a Friday night.

What? This is social. We're being social.

You guys should go out.

I can look after Ruby, no worries.

Yeah, no, that's okay.

Better than sitting and vegetating here.

You know, go and take them out for a spin, mate.

You make it sound like she's a used car.

Yes, well, I feel like one sometimes.

Well, if it's a no, I'm going to go next door.

Just sing out, change your mind.

OK. See you, mate. Bye.

Don't you remember when we won those tickets to Eric Clapton?

Yeah, of course, that was a great night. Yeah, do you remember how long ago that

was?

I'm not sure.

No, that's because your brain doesn't stretch back a billion years.

Oh, fair go. We went to that Italian joint recently.

No, I'm not talking about dinner. I'm talking about a night out.

Everyone else in the world is out having fun. Why can't we?

Well, there's always boggle.

Dave, I mean it.

We're not dead yet, so why are we acting like we are?

Oh, yeah.

This is so great.

Yeah, mate, keep a pretty good turnout.

I don't really get invited to many parties.

Well, I was invited to this one once when I was 16, but I got asked to leave

when I stuck my head through the bucket when bobbing for apples.

I really wanted to win.

Hey, Matt, have you met my cousin, Bulla? Hiya.

Oh, I don't believe I've had the pleasure.

That's such a nice thing to say, Matt.

I bet you're a real gentleman, are you? Are you a real gentleman? I bet you are.

Not at the moment.

Hey, guys, having a good night?

Are you doing a top -up?

I'm fancy.

I'm right.

I'm Heather.

Hi, Heather, I'm Cabo. Oh, is this your house?

Yeah, it is.

Kobe was just telling me that you were here with your wife.

Oh, yeah, what else did Kobe tell you?

Kobe?

Kobe?

Kobe?

I'll be back in a sec.

You better have salt and vinegar chips with you while you're not sitting down.

What happened to you?

Nothing happened to me.

You look all girly.

It's nothing.

Yes.

Have you seen Grinya?

Oh, it's too impressive.

No, no way. No.

He's showing what he's missing.

Who's your friend?

He did his fund and he's at the... That is... He worked at the car wash.

Or something.

Or something.

Me. Her name is Heather.

That's all you got?

Mm -hmm. Hey, if you want to pick her up, you can tattoo her yourself.

And then I realized it wasn't actually Justin Bieber. It was a lesbian in a

-wheel drive. But still, it was exciting for, like, half a second.

Can I give you my Heather?

Yeah, Heather from the car wash.

Hiya.

Hey,

come on. I'm sorry.

Sorry. Taxi.

Sometimes when you're filling the void in your own life.

you become that little bit less sensitive to the pain in other people's.

Why have we got a receipt for a treadmill?

Do we even own a treadmill?

Is this it?

Is what?

What exactly? Well, is this our life? I mean, you sorting through receipts and

listening to party music next door.

This is what happens to empty nesters.

Hey, don't forget about bugger lugs here.

Yeah, no, no, I know I've got Ruby.

Until I speak, they don't really count.

I have to speak so I've got someone to talk to. Hey, what am I, chopped liver?

No, darling, you're great.

No, I just miss the kids dropping in and out of our lives, popping in for a

chat.

It's nice having Matt here, though, isn't it? Yeah.

Yeah. Well, never a dull moment.

Although, what is that smell?

Yeah, I didn't want to embarrass Ruby. No, no, it's not.

It's not Ruby. Oh, it's Matt.

Couldn't you wash those?

Well, these ones must have crawled away and died.

Oh, he's got a real problem, hasn't he? Yeah. You think?

This is my brother, Bryn.

Well, let me be the good host. Have you met Frankie?

Hi. She works at Dave next door.

Bryn. Been far too long.

Oh, you two know each other?

Yeah, we dated.

Briefly. No, not briefly enough.

I'm just going to go be awkward with someone else.

Frankie, I am so sorry. I just invited him.

No, no, no.

It's fine.

It's fine. You didn't tell me.

We're OK? Fine.

I promise.

No, I'm guessing that's numb nuts.

He's nice shoes.

They come in men's too.

Oh, he's not that bad.

Why are you defending him? Because I'm drunk or I plan to be.

Where is the beer?

Oi!

Are you the worst date in the world or what, huh? Leaving poor old Heather over

there like that, like a little lost lamb.

You didn't say she was your date.

Well, I don't know. I don't know. Is she? Come on. I don't want to stand with

her all night talking about Robert Pattinson.

Hey, Mark.

I missed you. Did you?

Not in a weird way, though, lol.

Oh, lol.

Laugh out loud. It's a texting thing. So for a while, my mum thought it meant

lots of love.

Once she messaged me saying, Hi, Heather, I'm really sorry, but we're

have to put the dog down.

LOL. Isn't that a scream?

That's random.

And done. I should get paid for this stuff, seriously.

Hey, um, what's that girl like? She just seems a bit perky.

Oh, your words, not mine. I don't know. She seems kind of nice.

She's really got the hots for our coats. I'm iconic.

Like to see the kids having a bit of fun, eh?

all right, mate?

Yes, absolutely.

Come and sit down.

It's got you really rattled, hasn't it? This business with Mark?

No.

He's made his choices and now I'm making mine.

Okay, good, good. So, it's all behind you now.

You've moved on. Yes.

Although I'd be lying if I didn't admit to a glimmer of satisfaction that things

didn't work out with her.

So there's absolutely no chance... No!

After what he did, no.

So what's the harm in having a bit of a chat?

You do share a daughter.

And what better way of showing him how well you're doing than by having a

chivalry talk?

Matt, tell me, are you a fan of tempting bowling?

Oh, you know, any sport where you can drink booze and play at the same time is

fine by me.

Come on, I said you were funny, but you were right.

Oh, yeah, sharp as a... Look, I'm really going to have to... You see, I'm a new

convert to bowling. I think it's amazing.

You know, it's like team sport, but you can be an individual at the same time,

right? Yeah.

I'm sorry, how long did you say you were in town for?

I was in town. Oh, I live in town.

Glad you couldn't make it.

Yeah, me too.

Oh, it must be weird to walk in the door and know Ben's not here.

Oh, it's fine.

Look, I helped. I could stick a photo of him to the wall and let you talk to

him. That would definitely make me feel worse.

Hey, isn't he funny kidding?

I know. I'm sorry. I'm just a bit, oh.

I thought Dad today was kind of strong on me.

You know, since when do kids have to start worrying about protecting their

parents?

Oh, sorry, man. I didn't realize anyone was in here. It's not what you think.

I don't suppose you've got enough to share.

It's getting a bit quiet in here.

Come on.

Let's spread it out.

Total freedom!

I can't work out why McPhee got so upset that we got this sack.

Oh, what?

Hey,

hey, hey, are you okay? What's going on?

I had a little pick -me -up. You want some?

Mate.

Get off your high horse. Jake, it's supposed to be a party. Where'd you get

Right down from Queensland.

What, so you've been high?

And that's why you've been acting like a tool all night? No, I've been having

fun. Do you remember what that's like?

Who wants another beer?

No, you never are.

Um, yes.

Come on.

It's fun.

You're not going.

Oh, yeah, sorry, Laura. Your landlord's a bit strict with curfew.

Yeah, plus it's getting a bit late for an old bloke like me.

Well, you're only as old as the woman you feel.

Bloody hell.

Maybe we should catch up sometime.

Go for a drink?

Yeah, what about your boyfriend?

You know, the one coming after me with the machete.

The one?

You know, the one you go bowling with.

I'm sure he won't mind that. Uh, you know, maybe some other time, though.

Yeah, sure.

Nice to meet you, mate.

Oh, your brother is hilarious.

Yeah, you think?

Yeah, look at all that energy.

Hey, Jake, how great is Alex? Yeah, yeah, he's all right.

There's filling a void.

And then there's tipping over the edge.

Total freedom!

Are

you

home early?

Party that bad?

What do you reckon?

No, no, it was fine. I just had enough of ducking and dodging Voola. Ah.

Yes, Voola, she certainly, um... You say?

Well, I was going to say intense, but yeah, that's what I meant.

So, you two too cosied up for me to repeat my offer?

What offer?

Well, I'll hit the couch, you two hit the town, Ruby and I will keep each

company. Oh, no, we couldn't. Why not? It's not very late.

It's not every day you get a live -in babysitter.

Yeah, what do you reckon?

You're the one who's been on to me about us having a social life.

Well, I... I'll head to this room if Matt needs him. I'll be fine. I'm happy

just putting my feet up here.

Pops will be open for a little while yet.

Live a little.

Yeah, we could go to that new wine -bound church street you've been wanting

go to.

Soft music, a couple of glasses of red, just the two of us.

Hmm.

You all right? Come here, Smith.

Give me ten minutes.

Thanks, Faith. I owe you one. No problem.

Hey, don't do anything I wouldn't do.

What about the city? We could hit it across.

Sorry, mate, I'm going to have to pass.

OK, beard, back at our place. Oi, oi, oi, it's over. Except a feet, OK?

Are you ready to go? No.

Come on, then.

Hey,

so I might hit off, eh?

Yeah, are you taking your date home?

Yeah, looks like it. She's a bit of all right, eh?

Yeah, she seems nice.

I mean, Gil's never really into me, so I guess I should go for it if one is.

Well, good luck with that. Yeah.

Are you going to be okay about Tosspot?

Yeah, yeah, Tosspot's a long guy.

Night, Ben. Night.

Oh, there you are.

How was the party? Oh, a cup of tea.

Are you all right, Mum? I think I've done something.

A little bit silly.

What do you mean, silly?

I rang your father.

That's not a silly thing. That's great.

Unless you think it's a silly thing, do you? Because if you do, then I

completely agree.

Not at all.

We had a nice chat.

Lovely, even.

Well, that's good, isn't it?

We're going to meet tomorrow to catch up.

Look, I know this is huge for you, so whatever you need, I'm right here.

Although it's wrong.

Everything.

But you looked like you were having a great time. You were talking to Matt for

ages.

What?

What?

He doesn't want to go out with me.

Because of my bowling boyfriend, the one I met on the internet.

That's okay, isn't it? It might be too complicated juggling two guys at once.

Well, that's the thing.

There is no bowling boyfriend.

He texted me to say that he found a better bowling partner and she's

Oh, honey, please don't cry.

I'm going to die old and alone like Melanie Griffith.

I'm pretty sure she's still alive.

No one's ever going to want me. Don't be silly.

There's no point getting so upset, honey.

Why don't you stay here till you feel better?

Really? Of course, of course. I'll set up the spare bed.

You shouldn't be heading out into the world in this state.

Thanks, Ruth.

You're the best.

What?

You coming down or something?

good time until you pulled the plug.

I'm not trying to judge you.

I just don't know why you're wasting your time on that stuff.

Because when I'm on drugs, I

wouldn't understand.

Try me.

Try me. Go.

Okay.

Sometimes, I dream that I'm normal.

You are normal.

No, I'm not.

Look at me.

When I'm on drugs, it's the quietest I've ever been.

Alex is young. He's just testing the boundaries.

He'll grow out of.

Smashing glasses and partying soon enough.

Yeah, I just... I don't think he should be acting up.

Not with CP.

Yeah, but that's probably exactly why he's doing it.

Give the guy a break. He's just letting off steam.

But... Maybe it was a one -off.

I often have wondered how life would be if I were you

and you were me.

I wonder how different the world would seem if I

were you and you were me.

But I'll never know.

There was a gap between how Alex saw himself and how others see him.

Sometimes, we can all wish we had a different life.

But it's up to us to make it happen.

To fill that void, however we can.

That's not an onion stuffed with garlic.

It was a kebab.

Morning.

Hey. Hey.

I can smell garlic.

Yes, we know.

You got in late last night. You heard us.

I think the whole street heard you.

Had a nice night, I take it?

Yeah, we had a great time.

All I can remember is...

Good to see you getting out and about.

Yeah. I think I've been trying to fill some sort of gap.

I'm not sure that 2 a .m. cocktails is the way to go.

Morning.

Does anyone have to be in here?

Hey, look, I'm going to take the little miss for a stroll.

Thanks. Thanks, Ted. I smell garlic.

A 2 a .m. cocktail.

You've had a night in the tile.

Please, Matt, I'm not in the mood. Never fear. I am the hangover king.

Give me five minutes, I'll have you turning cartwheels.

I know I said go out. I didn't mean trash yourself.

Pick up some of my stuff from storage, but this is fine for now.

Believe me, I'm nothing without my hair dryer. It has four speeds.

What are you doing?

Moving in. What? Why?

Because Rita said to stay until I feel better.

Yeah, but only in that one night.

Carbo, would you be a gentleman and take my beauty product bag upstairs?

And be careful.

She told us she could stay. I didn't mean that specifically.

Carbo!

Honestly, the place is amazing. It's got your touch all over it. Well, we love

it here.

I bet you run a tight ship.

Well, I like to keep it nice and relaxed and swallow that gum.

You're looking well, if I'm allowed to say so.

Well, I'm a business manager now, so I have to keep up appearances.

Never thought I'd see you in managerial mode.

It suits you.

Thank you.

Listen, about Natalie.

I don't want to talk about her now.

I just want to say, not the best decision I ever made, let's put it that

No argument from me.

I miss the family we had.

Well, let's not be sentimental about this.

You do live in Melbourne now.

That's just the thing.

I'm moving back.

Really?

I feel like there's been a hole in my life since... I've been so far from

and from you.

No, no, no, what the hell are you doing?

I'm just finishing it off. This is too much, mate.

Okay? Like, taking drugs at a party, that's one thing, but doing it in the

light of day, it's just... You wanted me to get a job. I'm making work calls.

What? So you need to be high to apply for a job.

I'm not high. I'm over it. It's not funny.

Okay? You sleep it off. That's enough. I'm not going to bed. What? So you're

going to hide out in the bathroom all day doing drugs?

I'm going for a walk. Is that all right with you?

Alex was no longer filling a void.

He was digging a hole for himself.

You really know where to get good stuff.

You can help me out.

Totally.

How much do you need? And once you start on that slippery slope, it's hard to

climb back out.