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Within a family, we each have a different role.

Ruby, come here, sweetie.

Oh, look at that button. Good girl.

Your buttons are done up all funny, aren't they?

Child, parent, grandparent.

We change our roles at any time without a second thought.

Want to push, do you?

No. No, I don't. I've got a coffee. No, Dad. No, Dad.

Dad, I've got a coffee. Oh, what? You want to go higher?

Dad.

Hey. And sometimes he can get a little caught in the middle.

Dad, is there water in that?

Yeah, we're definitely interested.

Tyler, nothing good, actually. Dad.

Yeah? You need to put water in the kettle.

Who's coming over again?

Matt and Frankie.

Why? What?

It'll be fun. I haven't seen them for ages. It's just for lunch. Just leave it

with me, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Nana Julie, are you still okay to look after Ed with this arbor? I've got that

charity seminar with Donna. Of course, darling.

Dad, there are these things called cups, you know.

I wanted to save washing up.

You're going to go blind staring at that thing all day.

That's a bit rich coming from the one that sits up playing computer games all

night. It can still make me feel like a five -year -old without even trying.

Yeah, I know the feeling.

All right, well, thanks for the call.

Bye.

Well, that was the nursing home. The one we like.

They've got a vacancy.

When? Now.

We have to act fast.

Well, what did you tell them? I said we were keen.

Just about getting Ted on board.

With what?

You remember that home we went and had a look at a few months ago, Dad?

Which house?

No, not a house.

An earthy home.

One you liked, remember?

Our room's come up.

We think it might be a good idea for you to take it.

Why?

Well, you need looking after now, mate.

Proper looking after.

You said I could stay here, you promised.

Well, we know.

Things have changed.

What?

What's changed?

Dad, we can't keep an eye on you 24 hours a day.

And then there's Ruby. I mean, you left the house and we didn't know where you'd

gone. So I forgot to tell you.

Is that reason enough to lock me away?

Look, it's not far.

And we'll visit all the time.

Look, I know this is tough, but I think this is what's best for all of us.

Especially you, you mean.

So you can lock me away and forget all about me. Dad, we would never forget it.

You promised.

This is my home.

And I'm bloody well staying.

I must admit, I was surprised to receive your application, Gary.

The Marriott, the Four Seasons.

Tough kitchens.

But in London, no less.

Dare I suggest you're overqualified?

I thought you were going to pay under.

Well, this is a much smaller operation. We wouldn't want you getting bored.

You try working in those big five -star hotels.

You work crazy long hours, non -stop functions.

It's like factory work most of the time. It'd be good to get back to some real

cooking.

Well, he'd be finished by ten o 'clock here.

Perfect. I could walk home and be tucked up in bed by eleven o 'clock.

Almost too good to be true.

Well, I suppose being a local would help you understand our clientele.

I imagine they've got pretty high expectations given the kitchen's rep.

He who knows how to flatter also knows how to slander.

Napoleon.

I'm no French general.

I cook a pretty mean beef bourguignon.

We'll see, shall we?

Like a cup of dead?

No, thanks.

You okay?

Of course I'm alright.

Beautiful, sweetie.

How is he?

Playing his computer game.

Not sure he even remembers what happened. Can't tell anymore.

Maybe we should forget about lunch.

No, no, you've still got to eat.

No, I meant having people over.

Yeah, I know what you meant, but it's fine.

It'd be good to see someone other than family.

No offence.

So what now?

Grandad?

Well, I'll have to call the nursing home.

Take the hold off the room, I suppose.

He can't stay here.

Nathan. It's not safe for him.

And it's not fair on you guys. Yeah, well, we can't drag him there kicking

screaming either.

What about some sort of carer?

No, far too expensive.

Grandad's got money with the townhouse. What about his super?

Yeah, super fund took a bit of a hit.

Well, that wasn't his fault. No, just bad investments and bad timing.

Anyway, we can't use it without his consent.

Oh.

Well, there's got to be something he can do.

Matt, are you ready to go?

Oh, God.

I need to get laid.

Oh, here we go.

Yeah, no, I'm serious. It's been way too long. I've got a monkey on my back the

size of King Kong.

It's making me say and do stupid things.

Just look at myself.

I'm way too sober for this conversation. Hey, you know I don't mean you, right?

Ah!

Hello?

Hey, Carla, you... Where are you?

Um, yeah, no, look, I'd love to. I've just... I've got this lunch thing.

I'll come too.

Why didn't you tell me you were coming? I can't believe you just hung up on me.

Hi, Matt. Hi, Carla.

Bring your website this time.

You're funny.

Hey, my marriage is on the rocks and I want to get Legolas, so let's go. Yeah,

well, we've got this lunch thing.

Sounds great.

Yeah, no, you can't really just invite yourself.

Why not? Yeah, why not?

Because it's rude.

No, it's not.

It's eligible. Yeah, Dad and Julie won't mind.

We can ask.

They can only say no.

You sure you've got enough to feed one more? Oh, yeah, more the merrier, I say.

This is my husband, Dave. Hi, Carla. How are you?

And this is Ted, my father. Oh, Father Ted. I loved that show.

You're not a priest, Dave.

Oh, he's obviously caught up in a show. It's fine. I'm used to it. My husband

barely looks at me. How are you again, Jack?

So, drinks, everyone? I could make mojitos, if you like.

You got any limes?

I usually carry one in my bag, but I just flew in from Queensland this

and I've got that stupid interstate fruit roll. Yeah, a beer's fine.

Yeah, me too.

I'm happy with wine.

All right. I'm fucked.

So, are you Frankie's older sister? Yeah.

Yeah. We didn't get along for years. Father issues, you know. Not that you'd

interested in any of that.

She's so secretive, isn't she?

She used to speak in this weird, made -up language.

Like, verb, noun, the whole thing.

To our dog.

Seriously. Oh, what a language.

No one wants to hear this. Yeah, we do.

She even had her own flag. I did. You did.

It flew above the dog's kennel when she was in there. It was all black.

Like, there were no colours.

It's really a bit morbid, if you ask me. Children.

They're amazing, aren't they? She wasn't that young, actually.

Nothing worse than a thankless daughter.

What's that, Ted?

Plotting to get rid of me. Dad, please don't start. Don't trust it. Don't trust

any of it. I mean it, Dad.

If you haven't got anything nice to say, then... What?

Don't say anything at all.

I'm not a child, Julie, so don't treat me like one.

Then there are some roles we are forced to play, whether we want to or not.

We need more soft drink, too. Oh, sure.

Hey, thanks again for having Carla.

Oh, don't bother. She's fun.

Well, maybe not when you're the brunt of her stories.

Yeah, well, it's probably good for me. A bit of public humiliation.

I'll be sure to remind Dad of that.

Yeah, that must be tough.

No, there's no excuse to flare like that, especially when it's not his

I don't know how much longer I've got with him.

He'll probably live for years, but... Yeah.

Yeah, but the man that you know as your dad is going.

Yeah.

Did you go through any of this with your dad?

I was really lucky. I mean, Dad knew what was what right up until... He,

um... Well, this is a cheery party, isn't it?

Do you want to go and get the others in for lunch?

Sure.

Is Ed not hungry?

No, he's asleep.

This is great. Thanks, Julie.

Delicious.

You're welcome.

Why didn't anyone remind me that you can't take Donna out in public? You

take Donna out in public.

Hi, I'm Nathan.

Carla, thank you.

How'd you go?

Good, good. Three sponsors have signed up. Two are thinking about it. My boss

was very happy.

Do you want one?

No, I'm right, thanks. I've got to make a few follow -up calls.

I really like that suit.

You would look great in a suit. How's the column going? I haven't seen it in a

while. Oh, hard to find the time at the moment.

You're a writer?

Me too.

Yeah, kids' books.

Oh, you're a memory.

She's gorgeous.

Writing's so important.

Yeah, it does help you process things.

As long as I get to read it.

Who?

Before Dad died, I stayed up all night and I wrote him this letter.

I kind of had this idea that he would...

Read it and then everything would be okay.

I don't know if you remember, but we didn't really get along.

Yeah, no, I remember.

Did he read it?

No. You know what I mean?

He died the same night. It's freaky.

Sorry,

I'm going to have to go.

You all right?

Yeah, no, I just remembered.

Sorry. Thank you.

I thought it was me or was it a little weird?

Well, I'd say a bit of pie.

All OK?

Yeah, could have done with an exercise up.

I meant in the kitchen.

Yeah, great.

Why aren't you in there?

Broke through the chain.

Look, I've been checking out the menu. I've got a few suggestions.

I pay you to cook, not to think.

Have I done something wrong?

Not yet, but I wouldn't put it past you.

I know what men are like.

I don't know.

We'll talk about the menu later.

What are you doing?

Got a beer batter.

Seriously, mate, you are in. Well, normally I'd be like, oh, shucks, but in

case it's embarrassingly transparent.

And she's married. Your favourite genre?

Who? Oh, Frankie's crazy sister.

Older or younger?

Does it matter?

Of course it matters. We were born in a family completely shaped by personality.

Oh, man, pianos are, like, really heavy.

Like, really, really heavy.

Poor baby.

Piano? I thought you were working for Cousin Christoph on his building site.

No, that was last week. I think he's exhausted.

He's been working so hard.

Oh, here, mate. Grab one of these and a seat.

Oh, I can't. I'll swim into a coma and never come out. Oh, baby, have you

Let me make you some food. No, I'm good. I'm good. I'm going to have a shower.

Oh, come on, baby. I'll run you a bath.

Wow, look at you pulling out all the stops.

Buzz is a lucky guy. Well, I have to do something to hurry him up.

Oh, so you two still haven't... No, and it's driving me crazy. There's only so

much kissing and sweaty hand -holding I can do.

Hmm, sounds frustrating.

It is frustrating, believe me.

So what's the problem?

I don't know. I think Buzz is trying really hard to be a gentleman.

Oh, that's nice.

How do I look?

Well, if Buzz doesn't do you, I will.

So where's he taking us?

I don't know. His favourite restaurant.

Ooh.

Which one's that again?

I don't know.

It's a surprise.

Oh, we're really just here for one drink, right?

No. The Boat Club is my favourite restaurant. The Parma here's great.

Oh, believe me, I know.

I didn't know you were coming. I'd have rostered you on.

Just joking.

That wouldn't have been fair without notice.

Mum runs a restaurant.

I used to work here.

Ah.

Never said.

I tend not to bring Miss Evie on dates.

You're on a date?

Here? Well, I was just saying how good the palmy is here.

Palmagiana. Yes, thanks.

Goal attack.

Sorry? That's your position in the netball team that I'm putting together.

Oh, since when? Since today.

We're having a tournament to raise money for refugee children.

Sports equipment.

And I can promise you it'll be fun.

You should. You'd look great in a netball skirt.

There is genuine skill involved, you know.

Well, I don't doubt it.

How many players do you need?

Actually, the team's full. With Emma. Sorry.

Yeah, so you'll just have to find something else to do.

I'm sure you've got lots of ideas.

Men usually do.

Parmigiana, was it?

Oh.

I am so sorry about that.

Mum's had a bit of a bad run with men.

I think it's affected her.

So... So, maybe we should start with some bed.

Oh, bread.

I meant bread.

I'm sure you did.

Gary?

Gary?

Where do you think you're going?

Oh, I'm just getting a bit of sun.

Hard to get a good tan going under those fluorescents. I'm asking you a serious

question.

I'm just grabbing a bit of fresh air and coffee.

You can't just take breaks whenever you feel like it. I can, actually.

If everything's prepped and running smoothly and the staff will know what

they're doing.

I'm your boss, and you have to respect my authority.

You're okay. You should speak to me.

Sorry? You seem a bit on edge.

With me, I mean.

I'm already sure what I've done to deserve it.

Anyway, just thought I'd put it out there.

Back in ten.

I got off lightly.

I only had to read four stories.

I hear there's a room going if you're interested.

Own bathroom.

The food's meant to be good. And there's heaps of activity.

Kill of it, bingo.

Did you cancel it?

I figured I'd give it 24 hours or so.

In case Dad wakes up a different person.

Tomorrow's another day, Jules.

Anything could happen.

Yeah.

Carla's a live wire, isn't she?

Then some.

It's weird seeing Frankie like that.

Like what?

I don't know.

A little sitter, I guess.

I hope she's okay.

She left so suddenly.

If she didn't want dessert, she could have just said.

There's definitely something going on there. Something unresolved.

Like what?

Her father, I think.

There's a lot of pain there.

They were very close.

Yeah.

Fathers, eh?

Even when they're not here, they're causing grief.

That didn't come out the way I meant.

Never does, darling.

Going to be here a while, are we?

Or did you just turn the engine off to save the environment?

Oh, you know me.

Sparky by day, rainbow warrior by night.

Sorry, that sounded all wrong.

Anyway, I suppose I'd better be going.

I've been to school night and all that.

Is Jackson staying at your place?

No, I mean a school night for me.

Right.

Of course.

Well, goodnight.

Emma, I'll call you.

Can I call you?

Sure.

I'll call you. Can I call you?

Did you forget something?

Yeah.

I mean,

you just can't run screaming from lunches every time Dad's name's

You know, and living here with all of his stuff, it's just morbid.

Is it true?

Hmm?

About the letter?

Yeah, I really put everything into it, you know?

My whole heart.

And, you know, I always suspected that Dad would do anything to avoid talking

me. Dying really takes the cake.

I guess I'll never know, huh?

Oh, what's wrong?

Hey, come here.

It's all right.

Chicken, I'm sorry.

I'll stop speaking about Dad.

If we'd known, we never would have done it. Done what?

About the letter.

Don't worry about it. I was just being a drama queen.

He would have waited.

I know he would have.

What do you mean?

We had a pact.

When the pain got too much.

A pact?

What are you saying?

Did you kill him?

No.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

He asked me right back when he first found out about the cancer.

I didn't want to.

I didn't think that I could.

Then you know what it was like by the end.

There was all that morphine, and he wanted to take more than he was supposed

And I let him.

Where are you going?

Please, Carla, don't go.

Morning, guys.

Hey. Oh.

So you stayed here last night? Um, yeah.

Yeah, silly question, because it's either that or you dropped around here

thing in the morning in your boxers, which is then my morning.

Hey. Hey, what are you doing up? I was going to bring you a cuppa in bed.

Well, I'm going to make you one.

So dinner went well. Okay, see you, honey.

Look, eat with your army. I'll be late tonight.

Oh, baby, I'll save you some. Mm.

Good day, mate.

Cheers. Cool boxers.

You and Frankie should be finished about the same time so you can do the

Reynolds job together.

Sweet.

You look pleased with yourself.

Yeah, that's pretty good.

Yeah, well, don't infect the rest of the team with this happy vibe.

Hey, um, Cara, it's me.

I like my workers to be as downtrodden as I am.

You're probably on a flight back already, but, um, please, please call

Here she is.

Morning, Frankie.

Hey. You all right?

Yeah, um...

Yeah, I'm sorry about yesterday.

Oh, no worries. You haven't seen Matt in your travels, have you? No. Well, he

could meet us on site.

Might have a lucky with a certain interested party, eh?

Morning. You might need this.

Oh, you're a lifesaver. Hey, you all right? We're worried about you. Yeah,

I'm fine. I'm fine.

It's just, um... Hey, why don't you, uh, come inside?

I'd convinced myself that I'd done the right thing by Dad, and now I'm not so

sure.

You didn't know what Carla was planning.

Yeah, but she never got the chance to sort things out with him, and that's my

fault.

And if I'd just said no to Dad, then they could have talked things through.

Now she won't even talk to me.

It's been a shock.

Do you think I was wrong?

What I did?

I think what you did was really brave.

You need to forgive yourself.

Thank you.

Thank you.

I'm sure it'll be okay.

Please come.

It's for a good cause.

Boo!

There are other ways to say good morning, you know. You're right. Sorry.

Morning, Donna.

They're pulling charity.

Not often you see those two words in the same sentence.

Here it's a tough sport.

Pretty physical.

On top of which, I'm thinking of hosting a dinner to raise additional funds.

I didn't know you could cook.

I'm sorry?

I'll have to get myself a ticket.

No, no, no. I'm not. I... Oh, very funny.

We'll discuss the menu later. It's dinner.

It'll be on top of my regular duties, right? Oh, that's right.

I'm not interested in working till all hours, you know that.

Well, you would be donating your time.

That's why it's called charity.

If I'm donating my time, that means it'll be up to me, right?

I told you in the interview, I'm done with functions, I'm done with working

all hours.

Well, you know what?

I think I'm done with you.

What? What are you talking about?

You're fired.

What? Goodbye, Gary.

I'd say it's been a pleasure. But my mother taught me not to lie.

I don't mean to be rude.

You are bloody bonkers.

Just get yourself over here.

Makes you sick of me already.

No, Emma, I've got dinner covered.

Just bring yourself and an appetite.

I reckon I just lost mine.

Just hang on a second.

I'm going to have to call you back.

Jackson?

What? Come in here for a sec.

If you want to borrow a couple, Dad, you can just ask.

Why are these in your bag?

Why were you looking?

Mate, this is serious.

Are you having sex?

None of your business.

Yeah, it is.

No, it's not. Jackson, I'm your father.

And I'm 15.

That's way too young to be having sex. It wasn't for you.

That was a mistake.

So you're saying I'm a mistake? No.

Okay, so you

dragged him inside by the hair.

Oh, I never said that.

Maybe I embellished that bit in my mind, but then what happened?

Then... We went to bed.

Mm -hmm. And then?

And then, that's the end of the story. No, it's not. It's just the beginning.

Come on, I want details. No.

No details.

Oh, come on, but I really want to know.

Know what?

Nothing. Hey, honey, how's my man?

Mm -hmm. Yeah.

Hey, we've made dinner.

Um, cool. I'm just going to sit down.

Honey? Mm -hmm? I'll put the pasta on.

Honey?

Okay, hang on.

You don't have anything to prove, you know.

Not to me, not to anyone.

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

You don't have to bust a gut being the breadwinner.

Look, it's just for a while.

Yeah, but you're so tired all the time. We never get to hang out.

I miss my funny guy.

I'd rather be poor than never get to see you.

Dad. Bedtime.

Mom.

Yep. Come on. It's late.

Where's my shoes?

No, you don't need shoes.

Yes, I do. I've got to go to work.

In a bit.

I'll be late.

Come on, Ted.

I'll take you.

Wait. Wait.

Give me a hot gluey.

Hmm.

That's my girl.

Hi.

Hmm.

I am you.

You are.

You have asked me to hold you from away.

Nothing else.

To be true.

All the feathers in your hair.

We are young.

We are older than the light we've become.

Get off me, Ted. Ted, calm down. It's all right. I've got to go. I'm late. No,

no, you've had an accident. I've got to pick up Julie. Dad, I'm right here. Not

you, Julie. She's at school. I've got to pick her up. No, she's got dementia.

Let go!

Grandad, you've been hit by a car, okay? You need to go to hospital.

Dad. Get off me! Dad, please, stop!

Dad,

are you all right?

Carla? It's me, it's Frankie.

Please, just open the door.

Wrong room, go away!

I'm not leaving.

I'm not talking about anything.

You can't hide out here forever, you know?

Why not?

I have a credit card.

Robbie's worried about you.

Well, I'm sure that he has some secretary to dull the pain.

I was worried about you too.

Yeah.

Well, I just needed some time to think.

Work out how I felt.

Dad would never have asked me to do something like that.

He'd know I wouldn't have the guts.

Yeah, you would.

Yes.

When he called to say come in, I thought, you know, she's going to be a

He was so calm.

Now it all makes sense.

I wish I'd known about the letter.

Hey. It's the return of the sleepwalker.

How you feeling?

A bit better than bruised, but otherwise okay.

Well, you took on a car in one, Grandad, I'm impressed.

Might as well put the kettle on.

I want to lie down.

Are you okay?

What are we going to do?

We'll lock all the doors and he still manages to get out.

Can I offer him a cup of tea still going?

Yeah.

Is everything all right?

No, it's not, actually.

Why are you all just standing around?

We've closed the kitchen indefinitely.

What?

If there's a problem, I should be told.

The problem is you firing Gary.

I beg your pardon? He's a great chef, fantastic teacher, top bloke.

We're on strike until you reinstate him. But that's mutiny.

Whatever. Until he's back, the kitchen's closed.

Morning, Donna.

Gary. A little bit more notice next time, please.

Have I got time to get changed?

Just get into the kitchen.

Think it.

How are you feeling, Dad?

This is my bank information.

Account numbers, passwords, etc.

So you'll be able to pay for the nursing home.

Dad. I'm not finished.

Power of attorney.

So you'll be able to act on my behalf as soon as it's signed and witnessed.

Dave?

I saw last night what this is doing to you.

And you need to be able to do what you have to.

No matter what I say.

No matter what I do.

Oh, it's time, Jules.

Yep, got it.

I'll transfer the deposit as soon as possible.

Yeah, and once that's locked in?

Sure. Yeah, I'll bring the paperwork when we come in.

Yeah, sure.

Uh -huh.

Dave?

Okay, we'll speak to you soon then.

Bye.

What's the matter? Has he given you the wrong PIN number? No, no, no, I mean,

but the account's almost empty.

You're in the right account? Yeah. Are you sure? Maybe there's more than one?

No, no, no, it's the right account.

Okay. Could be some sort of explanation.

Just bring up a statement.

15 ,000, 6 ,000, 15 ,000, what?

International Texas Hold 'em.

With that game he's been playing online.

Oh, no.

Must have been for real money.

Oh, no.

Well, there must be something he can do.

Sorry?

No, that's what I'm trying to say. He didn't know what he was doing. He's got

dementia.

Hello? Hello?

Some bloody Hong Kong mob. Couldn't care less.

I'll call the ombudsman tomorrow. The bank.

Do you think they'll help?

I'll be calling a lawyer if they don't. The man's not well. There's no way this

should be allowed to happen.

Is everything all right?

Yeah, go back to bed, Dad. It's fine.

It doesn't sound fine.

We were just fighting over the computer.

Ah, you go blind staring at that screen all day.

Hey. Night, Dad.

How are we going to pay for his room?

Well, Ted wouldn't be the first bloke with no money who needs care.

There must be provisions.

Somewhere cheaper. No, no, Dad chose this place. Yeah, when he had the money

pay for it. Well, it was the last clear decision he made. I have to honour it.

He wouldn't want us to put his needs above our own. David makes it easier

knowing he likes it there.

Maybe we should sell the house.

Jules, you're overreacting. Well, we could pay for Dad's care and we'll still

have enough left over for something smaller. No, Jules. We might still get

money back anyway. And if we don't, we'll remortgage. We'll do something.

We're not selling the house.

Hey, Em.

Look, I'm sorry about cancelling dinner last night.

Cancelling, you don't mind.

It's the no explanation part that was weird. I know, it's...

It's family stuff.

Okay.

That's fair.

So, are we taking a rain check, or...? Well, that's the thing, I'm... Right.

Wow.

I guess I really misread this. Look, Emma, it's not you, okay? I... I found

condoms in Jackson's bag.

Well, anyway, I just... I don't know if now's a good time to be starting

something. And it's not about me, it's... It's about Jackson.

If this is your way of getting out of a relationship... No, it's not, I promise.

I... I just... I'm trying to do the dad thing, you know?

Well, if you really don't have time for a relationship right now, that's cool.

But don't think I'm some sort of princess that needs the world to revolve

her.

Because I'm not.

All I'm saying is you don't have to choose between your son and me.

You can have both.

So that's it? The money's gone?

That's what the lawyer said.

I could try another firm.

What are we going to do now?

We'll have to consider other options.

What, another mortgage?

Yeah, I guess.

Darling, there is another option.

No, Jules. Just think about it. It's our biggest asset.

I mean, we almost own it. I don't want it.

It'll pay for Dad's bond and...

It'll leave something for us to buy something smaller. Yeah, but what about

kids? Well, we'll always find room for them.

Maybe it's time for a chat. It's the only stable home I've ever had.

I don't think I can.

Okay.

We'll just borrow the bank. We'll get another loan.

Well, I've done the maths.

I'm actually going to be working until I'm 112.

Maybe not.

Maybe we'll win lotto.

Or rob a bank.

How hard can it be?

You all right, Dad?

Just thirsty.

Come here.

What? Dumb apple, funny.

As we get older, the roles we play in life reverse.

Children grow up, become parents.

Parents become children.

With all the responsibilities that involve.

Night. Night.

It's just a house.

What?

Here. It's just bricks and mortar.

My home is wherever you are.

Let's sell the house.