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We start each day with high hopes, hopes for the good health of our loved ones,

hopes for our kids' safety, wherever they may be, even our unofficial kids.

We hope that work will keep rolling in.

so that bills will be paid on time and that family life will go on.

There's no better

way

to start a new day than with high hopes and clean shoes.

Okay, made the bed, washed extra sheets, cleared some space in the wardrobe.

Don't forget the nice and plain lens.

325. Just checking you've been paying attention.

Yeah, well, you won't let us forget.

I hope the poor lad's prepared for the smothering he's going to get. One of our

kids is moving home. I admit, I'm excited.

Really? You're covering it so well.

So, Dad, are you still going to come to the airport with me?

Yes, I am at 325, if memory serves.

Hold on.

Due to ash, there's no flight in or out of Europe for at least two weeks. What?

Yeah, volcano in Iceland wreaking havoc.

Where?

Too easy.

Oh, hilarious.

Not even you can ruin my day for that, darling. I can give it a shot.

Oh, coat hangers.

Beautiful.

How did it look?

Like we're kind of desperate.

Are we?

We've only been open a couple of months.

Yes, but you know what? Our customers are out there.

Yeah, it would be better if they were in here.

Look, we've got to send out positive vibes and we'll get positive results in

return. Yeah, it has been, but so far it's just all one way. Okay, you've just

got to tell yourself, I've got a really good feeling about today.

Say it.

I've got a really good feeling about today.

Today? Will be the day we land the big one. Today will be the day we land the

big one.

Yes, and if a discount like this doesn't get to me, nothing will.

High hopes.

Sometimes they need a bit of bolstering.

That's finally come to this.

Living out of the back of your car.

That's not even your car.

You don't fool me, missy. Keep your eyes off my treasures.

And what I wouldn't give for a squash racket and a best of John Farnham.

A dead cactus.

For your information, it's a succulent. It's not dead. It's... Okay, it's dead.

One last thing David has to solve for me.

Are you homeless?

Well, what do you reckon?

Police is up.

Joint's too exy for one. Jake's OS.

Kobe's away.

All the animal shelters are full.

Funny.

And where are you going to live?

I'll bunk down with a mate.

You really think Dave's going to let you keep all your stuff here? Are you

kidding? It's Dave!

Dave! No.

It's only for a week. This is a functioning workplace, not a self

facility. You won't even know it's there, mate. Um, no.

Well, where am I going to put it? You really want me to answer that?

Buzz here?

Not yet.

Well, um, the traffic is bad.

You know, a trial day smart thing would have been to give yourself more time.

Let's get these vans loaded, and you, just put that junk back where it came

from. Right -o.

God,

Julie! I mean... can't hear himself think about that infernal racket.

Dad?

Dad, I'm sorry.

Buzz, look, if something's happened, can you please just call me?

25 minutes.

Honestly, this is not like him. He was never late when he worked for Dad.

Was he it?

Nope.

What's with that name, anyway?

Well, maybe his parents were Buzz Aldrin fans, you know? Conceived during the

moon landing?

You know, it was.

Quite sexy.

You know, I'll let him tell you. I look forward to it, if he ever gets here.

I'll try one last time.

Really, something major must have happened. Well, as long as it's not my

a flat.

When I was a young sparky, if you were late, you were docked. No excuses.

Woke up three hours before you went to bed, lived in shoebox in the road. And

women were seen and not heard.

How's it going?

I just had a run -in with Dad out of nowhere.

Stopped that infernal racket, he says, and stomped from the roof.

And Fruital Racket sounds like Yosemite Sam.

Yeah. Well, we all know mood swings are part of it.

He's here. G'day.

G'day. I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

You're not going to believe it.

I was halfway here in my car. I got a flat.

What?

It's true.

Forget it. I'm Dave.

Yeah, I'm Julie. Hi. Buzz Graham. Did I mention I'm sorry?

Um, why didn't you call? Oh, my phone took a bath in the toilet last night.

Right, well, let's get moving.

We're already behind. Look, I'll make it up to you, I promise. I'm rapt to be

working with Frankie again. Yeah, glad to hear it. Let's go.

Okay, have a good day. Yeah, you too. Kids need a punch from me. Yeah, I'll

you at the welcome home extravaganza. Don't forget the brass band.

Yeah, I reckon I must have run over a bottle or a nail or something.

Or maybe a bottle full of nails.

Okay, I'll give it a rest. Look, you hear now, Frankie's got the job. She

familiarised herself with that.

Fuck, the keys.

Oh, I'll get them. No, I know where they are.

Dude, you're late on your first day. You're looking into your head.

Jackson got in my head, that's what.

Everything okay?

Yeah, everything's fine.

Don't worry, it won't happen again.

All right, let's roll.

I always run everywhere.

Put the duck in the truck.

There you go, sweetheart.

Good girl.

Oh, what are you going out to?

One of your good shirts.

Oh, it's not a crime, is it?

No, no, I was just... A man can't sit around all day like a bloody turnip.

No. No.

Well, it's a beautiful day for an outing. Are we off to?

I haven't made up my mind yet.

I'll take your phone, though.

I will. You don't have to remind me.

No, I was just... Are you still going to come to the airport to meet Nathan?

If it's all right.

Yeah, could be.

Well, the plane lands at 3 .25, if I remember.

See, I haven't lost all my marbles yet.

Dad, no one's saying that. But I will.

And that's the bugger, isn't it?

Dad.

That's life.

I'll just put this away and get a move on. No, leave that, Dad. I can... Julie,

I can do it.

I know you can. I was just... Offering.

Are you still seeing that bloke in remand, Cody?

Kobe, um, and he's not in remand. He got convicted.

Oh, right.

So what, you're just baking lots of cakes with files in them?

Um,

look, I haven't seen him. No one has for ages. He says it makes it harder.

Dumb question, really.

When's the last time you baked?

Heads up.

So, Buzz, tell us a little bit about yourself, starting with that name.

Almost the same, eh?

I'm a Sparky, if the name fits, you know. You married? No.

Not married? Never been married?

Girlfriend? No.

Uncomplicated luck, then. Half your luck.

Dave Raptor?

Yeah, that's right. I just got my book.

You going to tell him about Jackson?

No.

Wrong number.

I was just passing,

so I thought I'd drop by.

Do you want a quick cover? Oh, yes, please.

What time does Nathan's plane get in? Oh, 3 .25, which we're not going to make

unless they get home soon. Oh, dear, it always takes me a while to clear

customs, doesn't it? I had a friend, Shirley Buckland.

Did you ever meet Shirley?

Uh, not sure. Well, she got detained in customs for hours once, coming back from

Thailand.

They called her to one side and they gave her the full search.

Oh. Love and everything.

Oh, ouch.

That's just what Shirley said.

Incidentally, do you remember Logan, my friend I brought with me to your

anniversary dinner?

Did he get the full search too?

What? By customs.

No, no, no, no.

Do you remember that I told you that he was in public relations?

Bailey.

Well, he actually specialises in private relations.

Not quite sure what that means.

Oh.

He's a male escort.

And I hired him for the night.

Oh. And I was thinking of hiring him again.

Now it's going straight through to voicemail. He'll be here soon, Julie,

sure of it. I'm sorry, what were you saying?

Well, because he was off the clock, technically speaking, I never did pay

sex. Intimacy.

So technically speaking, I never did engage the services of a... A

I prefer escort. Professional always sounds so professional.

Well, Logan was professional, but he was also gentle and kind and sophisticated.

And, well, you met him, you know.

Briefly. I mean, you didn't exactly stick around. I can see why.

So I'm thinking that I'm going to employ him again, but this time for the full

range of services.

Oh. Does that make me a bad person?

A slut? Donna.

I mean, it's just a simple business transaction, don't you think?

I'm still a young ish.

Vital woman who has needs?

I don't know if it works for you, then yes. Dad, where are you? We need to

for the airport.

Oh, boy, when I say needs... Look, I'm just starting to get worried. Can you

please call me when you get this message?

I'm sorry.

Here I am rabbiting on about needs.

He'll be all right, Julie.

I know he will.

Hey, Buzz, could you disassemble that... bunker light?

It's a skill I have.

Yeah, thanks, Helen.

Look, if he does turn up, could... Yeah, OK, thanks.

No luck.

So unlike Dad.

Well, unlike the old Dad, anyway.

Is it time to call the hospitals, or am I being alarmist? You're being alarmist.

Sorry.

Maybe if you call Dave.

Hey, what's up?

I can't find Dad.

What do you mean?

Well, he went out. He took his phone. He said he'd be home in time for the

airport, and he's not.

Well, can you go without him? He won't be that long.

Yeah, I know.

If he's confused, I don't want him coming home to an empty house.

Okay, well, you wait there for Ted, and I'll go fetch Nathan.

You sure?

Yeah, no worries. I'm sure everything will be fine.

Great. Thanks.

I'm going to go pick up Nathan.

You guys all right to finish up here? Yeah, sure.

Great. Well, I'll see you tomorrow.

You too, Buzz.

Right and early.

Promise.

Poor Ted.

Poor you.

You know how he can be.

And it's getting worse.

Yeah, by degrees.

Mood swings, angry outbursts.

I'm sorry.

I haven't been able to spend much time with him lately.

He's our responsibility.

It's just... What is it?

It is getting worse.

Alan Hall.

Ted Taylor.

I did hear that Louise had passed away.

Heart attack.

At one of our grandkids' wedding.

Oh, how terrible.

Oh, Ted, I'm so sorry.

It was pretty rough.

I wanted to get in touch with you at the time.

I just...

Lacked the courage, I guess.

What about you and Brian?

Oh, that finished years ago.

Divorce. It was never really a match made in heaven.

Did he ever suspect?

I don't think so.

You know Brian.

He only ever saw what he wanted to see.

So you've been on your own ever since?

I sometimes regret that we didn't have children.

But...

You can't rewrite the past, can you?

Always a pity.

Is there anything you'd really change from all those years ago?

What do you mean, our time together?

Well, when you broke it off, you said it was a big mistake.

I love Louise.

I love my little girl.

And I realise that what I'd done had... Seriously threatened all of that. And I

really understood your decision as much as it broke my heart.

But I don't regret our time together.

Not for a second.

Oh, darling.

Welcome home. How was the flight?

Oh, it was the best 24 hours of my life.

Oh, you didn't sleep. No, not one bit. But it's all worth it to see you, little

miss. Ted, it's Donna. Just felt like a test. Give us a call.

Okay, bye.

Nathan, welcome home. Thanks, Donna.

Is everything good with Grandad?

Oh, yes, it's fine. I'll let you know if I hear anything from him.

Bye. Bye.

Oh, and here he is.

Dad?

Dad, where have you been?

Nathan. Grandad. Good to see you. You too, mate.

Dad, I've been ringing you. Why didn't you answer your phone?

I had it turned off. Are you all right?

Of course I'm all right.

How was the trip?

Long. It was long. How are you? What's going on?

Look, we'll catch up later.

I'm going to have a bit of a lie down.

OK. What's the story?

Oh, nothing, you know.

Just getting old and forgetful like the rest of us.

Jules.

He should know.

Know what?

Hey, Dad, is Toby going to come and work for you once he gets out?

Yeah, well, that's the idea. I haven't spoken to him for a while.

I guess you'll find out once you...

Lobs in the shed? Yeah.

Nothing was ever fertile until we arrived.

When did the family arrive?

That would be once I'd get packed up and leave the flat.

I'd find a job and then I'd find somewhere all to live.

No pressure then?

No. In the meantime, it's so great to have you home. It's good to be back.

How's the living balcony going?

Fantastic. Amazing. Great.

Have you done much advertising?

I mean, it's important to get your name out there.

Yeah, we've done a bit. It's something we have to look into.

Could you pass Mr. Bud, please, Ben?

Ben?

He hasn't been gone that long, has he?

What? You just called him Ben. No, I didn't.

It's okay.

He knows what I meant.

Yes, couldn't do a bad job, did he?

No, thank God.

Have you heard from Ben?

Yes, I saw him last week. He's off to Berlin.

But no plans to come home just yet.

So how is little Edward?

Oh, good. Yeah, really good. He's a handful, but no, he's amazing.

Women, all around, please.

Come and see me.

Speak to me.

Have you got trouble?

I'm here for you.

Hello. Yes, I'd like to book one of your gentlemen for this evening.

Um, yes, I do have a particular gentleman in mind.

Logan.

Oh, he's unavailable.

Um,

um, no, I'm not really interested in anyone else.

Um, yes, yes, if there's any change, that would be good.

Thank you.

Bye.

The universe has spoken.

is available.

Oh, wonderful.

Yes.

Well, whenever he's ready.

Thank you. Bye.

Can't argue with the universe.

Logan, hi.

Hi. You probably don't remember me.

Of course I remember you.

It was a month or so ago.

Donna, I remember you. We had a great time, your friend's anniversary party.

That's right.

And then back here for a nightcap.

Yeah, I was hoping you'd call again.

I know it's late. I hope that... That's fine, really.

So, why don't we get the business out of the way first, Sean? Why don't we have

a glass of wine, relax a bit and...

I'll give you a foot massage.

Oh, you had to be nice.

Except my feet are a bit ticklish.

You can set the pace.

That was a delicious meal, love.

Oh, thanks, Dad.

Where's Nathan?

Calling staff care.

Look, I'm sorry about today.

I didn't mean to cause you grief.

It's okay.

I'm just glad you're all right.

I went back to our old house.

Bumped into Eleanor McCormack.

Ended up talking about old times.

Why'd you go back there?

There's no law against it, is there?

No.

Yeah. How is she?

Oh, the same.

Except 40 years older.

You know, old age has absolutely nothing to recommend it.

Still, I guess it beats the alternative, though, doesn't it?

Sometimes I wonder.

When Nathan's off the phone, I'll have a word with him, bring him up to speed on

my condition.

Ah, Dad, he already knows.

What?

He knows. When he got home, you weren't here. You told him?

Well, no, I... You had no right.

Dad... You had no right to discuss my illness with him without my permission.

Now, I regard that as a gross breach of trust, and I will not stand for it,

dear. What's gone wrong?

Dad's upset because Nathan... She told him without my permission. Ted, I told

him.

His family. He has a right to know.

You told him. That's right.

Well, maybe a rioter, his family.

Probably for the bed.

I'm off to bed.

Night, Ted.

Well, he went to visit our old place.

Can't have been back there for like 40 years.

Must have been feeling nostalgic.

Yeah, maybe.

But he ran into Eleanor McCormack.

Apparently she still lives next door.

Are you all right about that?

I don't know.

I don't know where it's all coming from.

Choosing to see an old flame over meeting his grandson.

It shows he has to be allowed to live his own life.

Does he have to live in the past?

It's not like he actually thinks it's the 70s. Oh, no.

Oh, no, I don't want to see him getting hurt.

He'll be kindling things.

Like I said, it's just a trip down memory lane.

You can't protect Ted from his choices, Jules. Not yet.

Just get some sleep. Things will look brighter in the morning.

You think so?

Yeah.

Nathan's home.

Yeah, Nathan's home.

Well, that's just the way it is.

I know your father told you earlier, but I just wanted you to hear it from me.

He's still one of the sharpest pencils in the box.

Not that anyone uses pencils anymore.

Anyway, how were you travelling?

Good. You had a good talk with the missus? Yeah.

Yeah, she got a little bit teary.

I mean, we always knew it was going to be hard, but I just miss little Ed so

much, it actually hurts.

I know how you feel.

When your mother was a baby, I had to go away for work.

Yeah, I'd be in the phone booth, shoveling 20 -cent pieces in until I ran

and they'd cut us off.

Never got to say, I love you, princess.

But what you're doing is good.

You're making a future for your family.

Just don't leave them waiting for you for too long, eh?

Bye -bye.

That's very cruel and unfunny. Oh, I'm sorry. I couldn't resist.

What happened to your dozens of mates with crash pads?

Oh, the planets must be out of line or something.

You are homeless.

Temporarily.

Well, if you can't go out here.

Yeah, all I really want is to use your bathroom. I'm hanging for a shower shave

and clean my teeth.

No hairs in the plug hole. Clean up after yourself. No puddles on the floor

toilet seat down.

You won't even know I've been.

Seriously, I can't believe you slept out here all night without knocking on my

door. You think I bite or something?

Of course not. Oh, I know you bite.

Rubbish. All right, be out of here by the time I get home.

Morning.

Hi. See you a minute early.

Making up for lost time. You know, new day, new chance to suck up to the boss.

How'd you finish up yesterday?

Yeah, all good. All done on time.

Excellent. Well, relax.

Finish your coffee.

Thanks, Bob.

I'll be back in a second.

Excuse me.

Oi.

What are you doing?

Um...

This is my backyard.

What are you doing?

Trying to enjoy my morning coffee.

Didn't know I'd be getting a concerto. I mean, what are you doing in the

rafter's backyard, whoever you are?

I'm Dave's new sparky.

Name's Buzz.

Oh, as in light year.

So why are you playing Tchaikovsky to tomatoes?

It's Vivaldi.

You're avoiding the question.

Okay.

The tomatoes belong to a guy who used to live here and I'm looking after them

for him. Really nice of you.

Weird, but nice.

I don't know anything about gardening.

Maybe you could teach me.

I don't think so.

Is it Mr. Tomato Vine?

There must be something going on if he's got you playing Vivaldi to his veggie

patch.

Come on, what is it? An ex?

Long -term crush?

Stop me from getting warm? Okay, you know what? You're warm.

He's a recent ex, and if you must know, his name's Ben.

Ben Rafter.

Rafter.

What, as in... That's right, your new boss's son.

Well, can't gab all day. Better get back to some work.

You don't waste any time, do you?

What? You're neighbourly.

It's nice.

If she was your neighbour.

Really? It's come to that? Yeah, well, we have to face some facts. The business

isn't working.

We're heading for the wall.

And fast.

We need an idea.

Because I'm pretty sure they don't make 100 % off fines.

Well, what about what Julie said last night? You know, a decent -sized ad in

local paper. Yeah, but that takes money.

Yeah, in the old days, I would have asked my parents.

You can't now?

Em, they're in Greece.

And I've got no one I can ask.

Well, thank you for a very special night. My pleasure.

Hopefully we can do it again soon.

As much as I'd love to, I don't think my finances will stretch that far any time

soon. It doesn't have to be for the whole night. We can get plenty done in

hour.

Oh, I guess that's true.

My mobile number.

It's easier than going through the agency.

Call me any time, day or night.

Well, till then.

Hey. Hey, Emma.

Hi, I'm Craig, the handyman.

Emma, the daughter.

Craig here has just been fixing my pipe.

Think, I mean. Just getting acquired at this stage.

That's right.

Anyway, you've got my number. Call me if you decide to go ahead with it. I will.

Are you all right?

Yes. No. Well, it's this whole plumbing issue.

There's a lot of work to be done.

It sounds expensive.

It is expensive, and I'm a bit stressed about the cost.

So, to what do I owe this pleasure?

Ah, no reason. Just passing.

Right then. Well, I'll pop the kettle.

Morning. Ah, morning, sweetheart.

How'd you sleep?

Oh, I woke up at three, got back to sleep at six.

Half the day's gone.

Yeah, blag. Yeah.

I'll make you some brekkie and a nice strong coffee. Thanks. I'll start with

job ads in the local rag.

Dad? Mm -hmm?

I was thinking, if you'd like to invite Eleanor over for a meal sometime.

What, I need permission now, do I?

No, I was just... Thanks. Julie, I do not need you interfering in my private

life.

Well, I see what you mean.

Try and be nice to me.

Always takes it the wrong way.

He loves you, Mum.

You should have heard him last night.

He came into my room late.

He wanted to talk about what's been going on.

And how was that?

Good, actually.

We started talking about families and how when you were little he couldn't

being away from you.

Things change.

You okay?

Yeah, I'm fine.

Oh, sorry! Sorry, my bad. Hey, Emma the daughter, right? Craig the handyman.

That's right.

You've got a good memory for names.

You too.

Yeah, my line of work, you have to.

As a handyman?

Yeah, go figure.

Do you live around here?

No, my friends and I open a business.

Oh, I've seen it.

I thought about dropping in once or twice. Yeah, you should.

We've got some really cool stuff.

And if any of your clients need a balcony makeover... I'll send them your

It's so freaky running into you twice in one day.

I'm not stalking you, if that's what you think. Well, I wasn't, but now that you

mention it... OK, totally innocent explanation.

I live round the corner on my way to uni.

Ah, learning to be a handyman.

Other way round.

I'm working as a handyman to finance my degree.

Oh, what are you studying?

Political science.

Wow, that's... Boring?

Yes.

Anyway... Yes?

Good to see you again.

You too.

Bye. Bye.

Emma. Craig.

Totally forward isn't usually my style, but...

My number.

Feel free not to use it.

Okay. Just, can you do me a favour? If you're going to chuck it away, can you

wait until I'm out of sight?

Let's go and sit here.

Sure, I can do that.

Oh,

hey, come in.

Have I caught you at a bad time? No, no, no. I'm just blogging away.

Oh, well, I don't want to interrupt. No, it's fine. Come in.

Hey, so we were thinking about what we were talking about at dinner last night.

What? About doing more advertising.

Oh. Yeah, and we were hoping to run something in your paper.

Oh, that's great.

Not exactly my paper. Oh, well, you know, to us it is.

But do you think there'd be any chance of opening an account?

Oh, and running the ad on credit.

I know, I know, it's pushing the pinch here. No, no, no, I don't see why not. I

mean, we like to support local business.

Oh, thank you.

Actually, you know what? I think I could go one better.

Hey, guys, good news.

We've got 30 days to pay for the ad, and Julie's going to write a column about

us as well. Yeah, good one, babe. We can get her to talk up our low prices. No,

no more discounts. We've got to start backing ourselves.

You know, Emma is right. Let's start charging what we are worth. Yeah,

Okay, okay, well, let's give Julie some ideas about what to write. Yeah,

couldn't hurt.

You know, thanks on everything we bring to the table. Starting with your rugged

good looks. Whoa, whoa, hey, how about my salesmanship?

Come on, I was joking.

Yeah, and the fact that I can, you know, pit the security system down. Guys,

come on. I was joking.

Oh, you're looking dapper. Yeah, I've got a job interview.

That was quick.

Yeah, I teed it up a couple of weeks ago from London.

I've just got to make enough adrenaline to keep me awake and knock their socks

off. Do you want a lift? No, no, I've booked a cab.

It's a really cool company. It's IT.

The money's good. It's not great, but there's some blue sky potential.

Oh, that's my cab. Wish me luck. Good luck.

Be a fly up, darling.

Watch the door.

Told you to watch the door. Who are you?

I'm Jackson. He must be Dave.

Yeah.

What do you want? I'm Buzz's brother.

Could be half -brother.

Same mum, but as for dad, there are a few options there, so... Right, are you

waiting for Buzz, or...? Yeah.

Nice place.

Thanks.

Hope Buzz makes a good go of his job.

You know his last one only lasted two weeks?

Oh, yeah? Why's that?

Well, it usually takes them a bit longer to work out he's a junkie.

Of course, Murray, they need to take in anything that wasn't bolted down.

Dave. Sorry.

This is, uh, Jackson.

He's my... Brother.

Yeah, he already knows.

Don't break the other arm.

Hey, Frankie.

Don't listen to anything he says. He fell off his skateboard.

He's a born liar.

Oh, right, so you're not a junkie. No, definitely not. And he's not my brother.

He's my son.

Come on, Dad, I had him going. I'll do the weight at the corner.

Did he tell you his real name? He's not interested.

Oh, actually, I am now. I gave him the nickname after Buzz Lightyear.

You know the cartoon?

His real name is Fergus.

All right, the secret's out.

Let's go.

Hey, what about knock -off drinks? Not today.

Come on, let's do it.

And anything you've taken, put it back. I didn't take any... They're joking.

Are you still here?

Oh, God. Woman, you scared the termites out of me. I almost had a disaster on my

hands.

What is this?

It's dinner.

Lasagna. And it smells awesome, if I don't say so myself.

You cooked this from scratch?

Yep.

Where's the meth?

Oh, there's no meth. Clean as I go. How was your day? Good.

Until now.

You're supposed to be gone.

Yeah, yeah. Flight problem.

Um...

I still haven't found anywhere to live.

I had to get all my stuff out of the cab before I handed it over to the next

driver and it was either going to be in the street or in here.

And your stuff is where?

No, no, no, no, no, no, no. Come on, mate, I'm desperate.

You move in without asking me first. I was afraid you were going to say no.

I would have. See, come on, mate, please.

Have you ever wanted your own manslave?

I look great in a loincloth and shackles.

Oh, God.

It does. How good? Yeah, it tastes even better.

Better get some plates.

Soon.

One week.

Maxim, you're a lifesaver.

It's getting late.

It is?

I've had a lovely day, Ted.

So have I.

It's nice.

Especially after.

Well, I've been having some hard times lately.

Are you all right?

Right now, here with you, I have never felt better.

I'm so glad that you decided to pay your old house a visit, Ted.

I am too.

What sets Living Balcony apart?

Well, we offer a complete service, consultation, design and supply.

And even though we're a new business, we have an amazing passion for what we do.

Oh, okay. How about we put that down as useful energy? Yes. Yeah, the heaps of

energy.

It's hard to get tired when you've only had one job. Yeah, but that's off the

record. Wouldn't write that.

Okay, and what do each of you bring to the table?

Well, I know plants, and Retta has a fantastic eye for design.

Two fantastic eyes. And Carbo has the retail experience.

It's on the overall mastermind, and that's on the record.

Mastermind? I don't think so.

That's awesome. Why don't you describe Living Balcony in one word? What

the essence of the company?

Fun.

Fun.

Life should be fun, right? Yeah. Fun.

Good. And mark mine too.

Yeah. So you've all got high hopes for the future.

Definitely. Right.

No article is complete without a picture, so... You ready?

Here we go.

Smile. High hopes for the future.

But how things will actually turn out is anyone's guess.

Let me get this straight. A funky plumber studying politics gave you his

Yeah. So he's good with his hands and his brain. What are you waiting for?

him. If you don't, I will. Ring him now.

Sweetie, you heard what Mason said last night.

Ben doesn't have any plans to come home anytime soon.

I know.

You're right.

So...

Make your move.

Hello? Hello, Logan?

Oh, sorry, it's actually Craig, isn't it?

It is. I heard you this morning introduce yourself to, um, well, never

It's Donna here.

I haven't caught you at a bad time, have I?

Uh, no. No, not at all.

Ah, bet you didn't expect to hear from me again so soon.

I'm always pleased to hear from you, Donna.

Anyway, I have... Such a lovely night.

I was just wondering... Sorry, Donna, do you mind if I pop you on hold for just

one second?

Oh, OK.

Hello? Greg, hi.

It's Emma from this morning.

So you didn't chuck my number?

Course not.

I was just wondering if you'd like to get a coffee?

Maybe tomorrow?

Yeah, yeah, that'd be great.

How about lunchtime?

I can meet you at your shop.

Fantastic, great.

We can work out a time tomorrow.

See you then.

See you. Bye.

Sorry about that, Donna.

Well, I want to make another booking.

A short one, if that's okay.

Tomorrow night?

Same time, same place.

That'd be lovely.

Great. I'll see you then.

You want to come in for a cuppa?

Oh, not today. Thank you anyway.

Oh, Julie knows all about the past.

She's a big girl now. She understands.

Still, all in good time.

Okay, no pressure.

Thanks for a lovely day.

Need a hand, love?

Hi.

You're great, thanks.

Was that Eleanor?

Yeah, I asked her in, but she took a rain check.

I'm sorry I upset you this morning. You didn't upset me, love.

Didn't I?

Whatever gave you that idea, silly duffer.

You haven't called me that since I was a little girl.

You'll always be my little girl, love.

Always.

Nothing can touch it. Yeah, but how did the interview go?

I got a serious don't call us, we'll call you five.

Oh, don't worry, because there's plenty more jobs and I won't get one.

That was great, Dave. Yes, it was surprisingly edible.

Watch it, boy, you're not too old to miss out on dessert.

Yes,

I'd hate to miss out on your famous charcoal cake.

I don't think we're going to have any dessert now.

I'm sure they said 180 degrees for 60 minutes.

With the right amount of positive thinking, we can face any disaster.

Start each day with high hopes, and there's always a bright future.