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I think I've left something at the park.

What? My baby.

Child Protection? Mm.

Child Protection? What did you say to the police?

What did you say to the police?

That it was a mistake.

I saw a police lady.

Mia told me what happened.

Sometimes I wish I had never let you and Ben

talk me into moving back here, honestly.

talk me into moving back here, You're writing an article?

You're writing an article?

Oh, you heard about that too?

So what else have you written?

Ange she said she couldn't find anything.

I was just wondering if you need any content for your online magazine.

You're a photographer, right? Yes.

I'm also looking for some photos for the article.

I'm also looking for some photos So did you get much done?

So did you get much done?

Anything done?

I'm trying.

So this is your studio?

Yeah.

I'd show you around, but I've got a shoot on.

Hey, what's going on? I've been trying you for days.

Hey, what's going on? Are you OK?

Are you OK?

Yeah, I'm fine.

They all live on the same street.

Anything you could give me would help.

(FUN, WHIMSICAL MUSIC)

Alright, what's my next dance move?

What about this one?

(SQUEALS)

(LAUGHS)

Maybe not.

OK, I've got to go to work.

I've got to go to work.

I'm sorry. Bye.

I love you.

Have some breakfast.

There's some tofu in the fridge. You can scramble it.

There's some tofu in the fridge. I want pasta!

I want pasta!

I think she just wants like cereal, white toast, something...

Processed sugars?

Yeah, processed sugars. Kids love them.

Yeah, processed sugars. And, you know, they're delicious.

And, you know, they're delicious.

Hey, I think you need to get someone to do morning prep.

And go further into the red?

It's just, it's not sustainable.

For you, but mainly for me.

OK, Lulu, I don't have a choice.

The first 12 months, they're going to be torture. You know that.

And until I get bums on seats, I can't afford to hire any more staff.

I'm sorry. Love you. I love you.

Bye. Have a great day. Bye.

Thank you.

(WHIMSICAL MUSIC CONTINUES)

Isabelle.

Oh.

Call me a Sydney girl,

but I prefer not having to leave the city to find a decent beach.

but I prefer not having to leave You could have just called.

You could have just called.

I needed to get out of the office.

I was growing mould.

And I found out you've been suspended.

And I found out And why.

And why.

Look, I fly back tomorrow for an assessment with HR.

I'll apologise, fall on my sword,

and then I'll be on a return-to-work plan in no time.

You took DNA from a child without a warrant.

Yeah, I explained the circumstances.

Oh, I'm sure it'll all be fine then.

How'd you go with that list?

You might be prepared to blow your career up for this, but I'm not.

I won't do or say anything that will get back to you. I swear.

No more DNA, promise me.

(SIGHS)

OK.

There's only one person of interest on Pleasant Court, Louisa Corrigan.

There's only one person of interest Lulu?

Lulu?

She grew up round here.

Bit of a troubled past.

Spent time in the foster system as a kid.

No criminal record, but she was charged five years ago.

What for?

You know we can't access any information on dropped charges.

You know we can't access Why was she in foster care?

Why was she in foster care?

You'd have to talk to Child Protection in Victoria about that,

You'd have to talk to Child which I strongly advise against.

which I strongly advise against.

Grief can make us do strange things.

This hasn't got anything to do with my mum.

Then be smart, Isabelle.

You've held it together for so long.

Don't blow up your career now.

I really don't like her.

Did she leave a bad review?

Isabelle's lying about who she is, Did she leave a bad review?

Isabelle's lying about who she is, and she's hitting on my husband.

Isabelle's lying about who she is, I know it.

I know it.

Morning, guys.

Morning, Lulu. Morning.

Beautiful day.

Is it?

I'm desperate for this cool change.

What are the kids doing today?

Do the boys or Rosie want to have What are the kids doing today?

Do the boys or Rosie want to have a play date before it gets too hot?

Uh, Rosie's still in bed, reading with Nigel.

Uh, Rosie's still in bed, Maybe tomorrow.

Maybe tomorrow.

OK, great.

I'll see you in 10.

(CHILDREN GIGGLE)

I remember doing this as a kid.

Except my sister and I weren't allowed sprinklers.

Except my sister and I So, we would sneak next door.

So, we would sneak next door.

And she would turn on the tap really, really low,

so it would bubble over

and make a little bird bath.

Ow!

And then Mrs Henderson would come on and be like,

"Turn off the fucking sprinklers!"

(LAUGHS)

That's sweet.

It's mine!

No, it's Ollie's, Elvis.

Kids, play nice.

We're thinking of putting in a pool.

Maybe next year.

Yeah, I heard.

Is that really necessary with the beach so close?

Oh, it raises property values. Mm.

And I don't love sand.

Mine! Ow!

Mine! Will, are you alright?

Will, are you alright?

She bit me.

Oh, my God, she left teeth marks.

Elvis.

Oh, my God. Darling, is that true?

Oh, my God. He took my toy.

He took my toy.

It's Ollie's toy.

It's alright. It hurts.

It's alright. I know.

I know.

Well, let's go inside and get you an ice pack.

Well, let's go inside And what about an icy pole?

And what about an icy pole?

It's screen time.

We'll go home now, yeah?

Yeah. Yeah.

That's a good idea.

OK.

(KNOCK AT DOOR)

Hello? (KNOCK AT DOOR)

Hello? Hey!

Hello? Come in.

Come in.

Just don't breathe.

Hold your nose. (LAUGHS)

Hey.

I just wanted to check in.

See how you're going.

(LAUGHS) Hello.

The other mums in my group complain as much as I do

about the sleep deprivation and the mastitis

about the sleep deprivation and... endless washing.

and... endless washing.

But then they laugh and they gaze into their baby's eyes.

Say it's all worth it.

You don't feel like that?

Not yet.

Sorry.

Oof!

Disgusting in here.

(BOTH LAUGH)

That's Mum.

Pregnant with me.

It was a perfect pregnancy, apparently.

It was a perfect pregnancy, Perfect baby.

Perfect baby.

What a disappointment I turned out to be.

Oh, don't say that.

Hey, do you want to go for a walk later?

Hey, do you want to go for a walk Sure.

Sure.

And maybe if we just talk loud enough, he won't fall asleep.

I mean, he'll probably fall asleep anyway.

ANGE: Lulu didn't even apologise.

I'm sure she feels terrible. You think?

She's as oblivious to Elvis's bad behaviour

as you are to an empty toilet bowl.

Maybe we should sue.

Ange...

Will is fine.

And Lulu and Holly Will is fine.

And Lulu and Holly have got nothing to sue for.

And Lulu and Holly They rent.

They rent.

Unless you want to flip patties at a vegan restaurant.

Ooh! Mm.

Big place though.

Good location.

I wonder how much we'd get for it.

Wait, did you talk to Ben? Yeah, I did. I did.

He said he can get a bunch of chairs from a mate's work.

Well, not about the street party, about Eureka.

No, we tend to stay away from local gossip.

We talk about global affairs, the state of the world.

Just tell Ben it's in his best interest

to get Barb and her hippie mates to back off.

to get Barb and her hippie mates I'm not sure he'd agree with that.

I'm not sure he'd agree with that.

Well, then, persuade him.

I hate these stickers.

Is this just stress I hate these stickers.

Is this just stress about the council hearing?

Dad, can you change the channel for me?

And get me something to eat. (LAUGHS)

My arm. Oh, my...

Yeah, your dad's coming. Yep.

Yep, he's really milking it. Mm!

Yep, he's really milking it. Proud of him.

Proud of him.

Coming, Master Will.

Here you go. Check that out.

Hi, Elvis.

Do you shoot?

No?

Hey, you have a really pretty house.

Do you know that I have lived in so many houses?

And one of them had a really big tree out the front

And one of them and I used to climb it.

and I used to climb it.

I had a house with stairs.

(GASPS) Did you?

Do you remember how many stairs?

(SIREN CHIRPS)

Mum, the police!

What's going on?

Barb?

The protest got a bit rowdy.

Thanks, Rob.

I think I got off with an official warning.

You should have chained yourself to a rock.

(SPEAKS INDISTINCTLY)

Ange? Hi.

Hi.

Um...

(CLEARS THROAT)

Elvis has something that she'd like to say.

Elvis has something Mm-hm.

Mm-hm.

Go on.

Hm.

She's sorry.

Right, well, she should be apologising to Will, not to us.

Sorry.

What was that all about?

I heard a bit of commotion this morning.

Yeah, I mean, it was just some friendly biffo between the kids.

Elvis bit Will's arm.

Nothing serious. Oh, good.

Bye.

Hey.

Hi.

Is everything OK?

Yeah, why?

Oh, I heard about Elvis biting Will.

Did you also hear what I ate for breakfast?

No, I just wanted to say I wouldn't worry about the biting.

She'll grow out of it. I did.

You were a biter?

Mm-hm.

Yeah, I remember my mum said

it was something like exploring cause and effect.

And attention, of course.

Yeah, I mean, she doesn't like to say sorry,

Yeah, I mean, which I think is the bigger problem.

which I think is the bigger problem.

Oh, who does?

Was there something else?

Oh, yeah.

I'd actually love to interview you for my article.

I'd actually love to interview you Me? Why?

Me? Why?

Well, just to get your perspective Me? Why?

Well, just to get your perspective on growing up around here,

how things have changed, you know, that kind of thing.

Oh, I'm not interested. Sorry, Isabelle.

Oh, I'm not interested. I don't like talking about myself.

I don't like talking about myself.

I thought you'd love the opportunity for some free marketing.

Then speak to Holly. She won't bite.

ESSIE: Elvis just has a lot of spirit.

I mean, she'll probably be running the country one day.

Yeah, I get the impression not everyone approves.

Yeah, I get the impression You mean Ange?

You mean Ange?

And Mum, who loves to pull out the back of my day speech.

And Mum, who loves to pull out But she's just a kid.

But she's just a kid.

How can you blame a kid But she's just a kid.

How can you blame a kid for anything?

Mm.

Come to think of it,

criticising Lulu's parenting

is something that Mum and Ange have in common.

Ah. And how does Lulu deal with it?

She doesn't.

She believes in gentle parenting,

letting kids make mistakes so they learn from them.

That sounds alright.

In theory, but in practice, it's a whole other story.

So, then what do you believe in?

Coffee.

(LAUGHS)

Um, alright, well, let's say you had a parenting style.

What is it?

Mum's conditioned me to be a helicopter parent like her,

Mum's conditioned me to be but deep down...

but deep down...

I think I'm more free-range.

What is that again?

What's free-range?

It means you leave your babies in parks.

It means you leave your babies (BOTH LAUGH)

(BOTH LAUGH)

If we don't laugh, we cry.

Oh, my God.

(LAUGHS) Dark!

Oh, my God.

Ah!

And Elvis is Lulu's, right?

Biologically?

I assume so, but they've never said, Biologically?

I assume so, but they've never said, and I've never asked.

And did you guys know each other as kids?

Me and Lulu? Mm.

Yeah, I heard she grew up around here.

Yeah, we kind of travelled in different circles.

Lulu's always been pretty private.

Why do you think that is?

Why are you so curious?

Oh, it's just an occupational hazard.

Never know when to stop asking questions.

Never know (LAUGHS)

(LAUGHS)

Hi, my name's Isabelle Hetherington.

I work for Child Protection New South Wales.

Yeah, I need to access a Victorian file for Louisa Corrigan.

Two Rs. Yeah, no problem.

Two Rs. Can I get your ID number?

Can I get your ID number?

Yeah, it's 516-7342.

Thanks, Isabelle.

Looks like we have two files here Thanks, Isabelle.

Looks like we have two files here for Louisa Corrigan.

Looks like we have two files here Two?

Two?

One for her foster care as a child,

and then one for an incident involving a Peter Watts.

Uh, and is that regarding the criminal charge that was dropped?

You mean the child abduction case?

Yeah.

Yeah, exactly.

Any chance you can send me both?

Your email's flagged.

You've been suspended.

Yeah, it's this really weird technical glitch

Yeah, it's this really weird that keeps happening.

that keeps happening.

Only with interstate requests.

Yeah, sorry. There's nothing I can do.

Yeah, I'll just get my boss onto it.

You can cancel that request.

I've already logged it in our system.

Thanks so much for your help.

(KNOCK AT DOOR)

(EXHALES HEAVILY)

Oh, hey.

Hi.

Oh, my God. Uh...

Crap.

So embarrassing.

I... I do cook.

I just, you know, sometimes when you're renting

and the kitchen is just like a bit bleugh.

and the kitchen We rent, I cook.

We rent, I cook.

So Lulu told me that you wanted to interview me about the restaurant?

So Lulu told me that you wanted to Yes.

Yes.

Yes, I'd love that.

And the town as well.

Let me just grab my notebook.

One sec.

Oh, why don't you come to the restaurant?

Oh, why don't you come Take some photos, have a meal.

Take some photos, have a meal.

Oh, great idea.

Tomorrow? Good.

Hey, um, is Elvis OK?

She's fine.

Why?

Oh, just, Ange was a little bit upset.

Oh, just, I think she almost drew blood.

I think she almost drew blood.

I don't understand why you wouldn't tell me.

You're making it sound a lot worse than what it was.

OK, kids bite for a variety of reasons -

cause and effect, attention seeking.

cause and effect, I think Elvis has enough attention.

I think Elvis has enough attention.

Well, you wouldn't know because you weren't there.

And Will - pfff - he's a psycho. Don't do that.

And Will - pfff - he's a psycho. What?

What?

Don't cover for her and then guilt me for working, for providing.

I'm sorry.

OK, well, what are we going to do?

She can't just run around

and do whatever she wants with no consequences.

I'm dealing with it.

Can we deal with it together as parents,

Can we deal with it together rather than you always pulling rank?

rather than you always pulling rank?

Well, I don't mean to,

but I'm here every day, in the trenches,

and I don't want you to fly in and be the disciplinarian.

and I don't want you to fly in She needs boundaries.

She needs boundaries.

Gentle ones.

Safe ones.

I'm going to go and check on her.

(SIGHS)

(PHONE VIBRATES)

Isabelle.

The dropped charge against Louisa Corrigan?

The dropped charge It was child abduction.

It was child abduction.

You've been busy.

I got another name for you.

Peter Watts, he was also involved.

I'll have a look at him when I get a chance.

Can you do it now? I'm walking out the door.

I've actually got somewhere to be. Where?

If you must know, I'm going to the movies.

Please, Helen, I just need an address.

Please, Helen, From a dropped charge.

From a dropped charge.

You're clutching at straws

and I have literally a dozen kids who've gone missing this month.

and I have literally a dozen kids You said you wanted this case solved.

You said you wanted this case solved.

I want every case solved.

I don't have favourites.

And I can't keep I don't have favourites.

And I can't keep sticking my neck out

every time you want confidential police information.

If we think Watts is worth a look, I'll let you know.

Isabelle, you're already on suspension over this.

I really think you should focus on your assessment tomorrow.

I really think you should focus Enjoy your movie. (SLAMS DOWN PHONE)

Enjoy your movie. (SLAMS DOWN PHONE)

(SIREN WAILS)

(ALARM BUZZES)

Mm.

(INHALES DEEPLY) OK.

Mmm, stay.

(MOANS)

No, I've got heaps of shit to do.

And Isabelle's coming for the interview today as well.

And Isabelle's coming Maybe just stay for, like...

Maybe just stay for, like...

..five minutes.

Mm.

Maybe, like, 10 minutes.

(LAUGHS) Mm-hm.

What are you doing?

Darling, hi. Um...

Where's that sock? Darling, hi. Um...

Where's that sock? Oh...

Where's that sock? Where is it?

Where is it?

Oh, there it is.

Oh, good, great.

Do you need some... do you need some breakfast?

Yeah? Off you go.

OK.

Coming, bubba.

(SIGHS)

Alright, what are the specials?

Smoked tofu banh mi.

Yum. Yuck!

Shaved kale, sea palm, nori and tamari almond salad.

What?

Hm? What?

You didn't say anything about the salad.

Oh, no, the salad sounds delicious.

Is it... is it like too sophisticated?

Is it... I mean, the people in this town

I mean, the people in this town

haven't gotten over sun-dried tomatoes.

haven't gotten over I'm not dumbing down my food, Lu...

I'm not dumbing down my food, Lu...

Someone chase me!

Elvis, enough!

We're not at home, OK?

No running inside, it's dangerous here.

She's just bored. Hey, do you want to do some drawing?

On paper, not on the board.

Actually, hey, if you want something to do...

Actually, hey, That's better than onions.

That's better than onions.

Mm-hm. Hello?

Hey! Oh!

Hey! I wasn't expecting to see you here.

I wasn't expecting to see you here.

Yeah, I help out sometimes.

Yeah, Lu was actually an amazing waitress - that's how we met.

Was?

Is.

Am. (LAUGHS) Yeah.

OK.

Hey, thanks so much for doing this.

Opportunities for publicity, it's like hen's teeth around here.

No worries. I'll leave you guys to it.

No worries. Come on, grab the beans.

Come on, grab the beans.

Alrighty, um, leave your stuff there,

I'll take you through to the kitchen.

This way. Yep. Sweet.

Has anyone rung up recently asking about Eureka?

Not apart from when Clive wanted to back out of the deal.

Not apart from when Clive Don't.

Don't.

No-one's called the office for days.

Except Will, your son.

He actually pranked me.

Really regret giving him the landline number.

Really regret Oh, and that renter, Isabelle?

Oh, and that renter, Isabelle?

She wanted to know what day the recycling bins go out.

(MESSAGE ALERT DINGS)

I hate surprises.

(TUTS)

Surprise! What do you think?

What is this?

Oh, you're shocked, What is this?

Oh, you're shocked, but I knew you'd be.

Oh, you're shocked, But, I mean, isn't she a beaut?

But, I mean, isn't she a beaut?

She's gonna scrub up real good and I've got Ben to check her out.

OK, stop referring to it like it's a middle-aged woman.

Yeah, but you like her though, right?

I sent you out to get school shoes.

Well, I just thought that, with all the stress,

this would be a really good way to relax.

And, I mean, you did say we should spend more time together as a family.

Yeah, watching a movie on the couch or eating a meal together.

Yeah, watching a movie on the couch Holidays, long weekends.

Holidays, long weekends.

How much did it cost, Lucas?

Well, I know that money's tight, How much did it cost, Lucas?

Well, I know that money's tight, so I bought her second-hand,

and... How much?!

and... Four grand.

Four grand.

On the credit card.

Return it.

I can't.

What do you mean you can't? Why not?

Well, I bought it on Marketplace. All sales are final.

You have to sell that boat.

Ange, I mean, it's a great buy.

Ben said so.

Oh, what did Ben say about Eureka

while you were buying a boat we don't need?

(HUFFS)

Get Ben to talk to Barb and sell that boat.

I got the school shoes.

What came first, the idea for the restaurant or moving to Osprey Point?

What came first, the idea for the Ah, one and the same.

Ah, one and the same.

We wanted to raise Elvis where Lu grew up,

and being a chef, I've always wanted to own my own restaurant,

which is almost impossible to do in the city

unless you have heaps of help.

Do you have much support?

Sorry, what does that have to do Do you have much support?

Sorry, what does that have to do with the restaurant?

Sorry, what does that have to do It's background info.

It's background info.

Don't worry.

Yeah, I won't put it in.

Actually, I was pretty surprised to find somewhere vegan out here.

Yeah, I mean, it's pretty ambitious,

but fortune favours the brave... I hope.

but fortune favours the brave... (BOTH LAUGH)

(BOTH LAUGH)

So, small town living.

I'm sure that was a bit of an adjustment.

Was that hard? Yeah, it can be.

Was that hard? Mm.

Mm.

And Lulu's family, they're around to help?

No, it's just us.

Ah, that's tough.

And what about Elvis's dad?

Is he involved? Hol?

Uh... Are you kidding?

What is this, the 1950s?

I'm sorry. Uh... I'm sorry.

I realise what that sounds like.

That's not what I meant.

Nah, it's cool.

Pete's not much of a dad anyway.

Hey, can we just stop this now?

It's just getting a bit much.

I think we're done.

Yeah, good. Alright.

Thanks so much.

That's so great. Let me know Thanks so much.

That's so great. Let me know if you need anything else.

That's so great. Let me know Oh, I'm good, thanks.

Oh, I'm good, thanks.

Thanks, Isabelle. Yeah.

What the hell was that?

I don't like her.

You don't like anyone.

Hey, she was probing.

No, she was just making Hey, she was probing.

No, she was just making conversation.

No, she was just making That's what a good reporter does.

That's what a good reporter does.

They warm up their subject.

Oh, she's not an investigative journalist.

Oh, I cannot.

What, has she not seen two lesbians raise a child before?

What, has she not seen two lesbians (SCOFFS)

(SCOFFS)

(REMINDER ALERT BEEPS)

(SIGHS)

I'm calling wine o'clock.

It's a bit early, isn't it?

We just had breakfast.

You coming?

No.

I want to get some work done.

Oh.

Well, how about you work on what to have for dinner?

Yep. On it.

Have fun.

Nigel? Hmm?

Do you think you could try to get out of pyjamas before dinner time?

What difference does it make what I wear, Franny?

It's about self-respect.

Fine.

Thank God someone called it.

I, um, I can see Lucas has bought a boat.

You can't really miss it. There she is.

Why do people always refer to boats in the feminine?

Anyway, we're selling it.

Oh.

Probably wise, given your current situation.

(ENGINE REVS)

Hot date? Good.

Hot date? Keep her away from our men.

Keep her away from our men.

I mean, she probably wouldn't go for Nigel. No offence.

I mean, she probably wouldn't go So, I checked online.

So, I checked online.

For some rentals.

Oh, yeah?

I guess we can only afford a one-bedder, hey?

I guess we can only afford No.

No.

Actually, we can afford a house.

Just.

The hard part is going to be telling Barb.

Oh, let's just disappear. (BOTH LAUGH)

Oh, let's just disappear. Yeah, I mean, that's not a bad idea.

Yeah, I mean, that's not a bad idea.

She's not going to take it well. No.

OK, I'm going to have my one drink,

and then I'm going to think about how to break it to her.

OK.

It's better when you're actually on the water...

It's better when you're actually You look like you need a chair.

You look like you need a chair.

Ah, that'll do.

Hey, you're not in the market, are you?

It's just, I think Ange wants something bigger.

I wish. But we're actually saving for a house.

Hm. Beer? Always.

Uh, I've got a cup.

Ah!

Perfect.

Hey, can you have a chat to Barb about Eureka?

Hey, can you have a chat to Barb What about it?

What about it?

Get her to stop.

You're kidding me?

Oh, it's just, Ange is losing her mind over it.

Oh, it's just, She's my mother-in-law.

She's my mother-in-law.

And I live with her.

And she looks after my children. Mm-hm.

Yeah, OK.

That's fair enough. Mm.

That's fair enough. Cheers.

Cheers.

Should we see if they want to join us?

No. No.

And then we'll put them...

Where does the pear go?

There. Where does the pear go?

There. There.

There. Mummy!

Mummy!

Hey.

Oh, wow, that is... that is so cool.

Whatever that is, I'm into it.

You're early.

Yeah, I just closed until dinner.

Darling, why don't you find a good spot for that in your room?

Darling, why don't you find OK.

OK.

I'm sorry that I ruined the interview.

I'll speak to her. Mummy?

I'll speak to her. It's fine.

It's fine.

Come here! I don't know...

She was just pressing my buttons.

Elvis or Isabelle? Hm!

Elvis or Isabelle? Both of them.

Both of them.

Come on! Mum!

It just made me wonder, like,

did we make the right choice moving back here?

did we make the right choice Of course.

Of course.

I know I'm projecting my own shit,

but, like...

I fucking hated this place.

It's just a bunch of bigots.

And, like, has anything changed?

People stare at us And, like, has anything changed?

People stare at us when we hold hands.

People stare at us They're just jealous.

They're just jealous.

Yeah, that's true.

Can you please come help?!

Hey.

What's really going on?

Mummy, I don't know where to put it!

I just don't want to fuck her up.

I don't want that either.

And I'm just lonely.

Mummy!

Yeah, coming.

Now! I need you now!

Yes, bubba.

Hey, I'm looking for Peter Watts.

That way.

Cheers.

Peter Watts?

Yeah, who's asking?

Child Services.

Sorry to catch you at work, I just have a few questions.

Something happen to Elvis? No, she's fine.

Something happen to Elvis? I wanted to talk to you about a case

I wanted to talk to you about a case

involving yourself and Louisa Corrigan.

involving yourself That was five years ago.

That was five years ago.

Yeah, we'd like to follow up.

Reduces the risk Yeah, we'd like to follow up.

Reduces the risk of a repeat incident.

Reduces the risk Well, you can talk to Lulu.

Well, you can talk to Lulu.

She stole Elvis from me.

And you had custody at the time?

She's my daughter.

Well, apparently that doesn't mean anything to you lot,

Well, apparently that doesn't mean since you had the charges dropped.

since you had the charges dropped.

And how long had you known Lulu?

I've known her for ages.

Why?

Oh, I'm just after some context.

When did you guys meet? What's all this about?

Has something happened with her and Louise?

What can you tell me about her family background?

What can you tell me I want to see your ID.

I want to see your ID.

Everything good here?

Is my daughter alright?

I'm sorry, yeah.

Is my daughter safe? I'm sorry, yeah.

Is my daughter safe? Yes. No, she's...

Is my daughter safe? Yes. Sorry.

Yes. Sorry.

What the hell was that?

(SLAMS DOOR) Fuck!

Fuck, fuck, fuck!

"My baby, follow the rivers, wander the mountains...

"..and walk in the wild.

"May you go to sleep at sunset,

"sing to the stars, "May you go to sleep at sunset,

"sing to the stars, and drift into dreams.

"And may you, my baby, be kissed by the moon."

(WHISPERS) She loves you.

(WHISPERS) She's only human.

What?

Thank you, Mum.

For everything.

(CAR APPROACHES)

(SIGHS)

(BANGS ON DOOR)

Lulu!

(BANGS ON DOOR)

Hey, what are you doing here?

What's going on? Is Elvis alright?

What's going on? You can't be here.

You can't be here.

Is she alright? Yep, yep, Elvis is OK.

Child Services showed up at my work today.

Child Services showed up at my work Well, fuck, what did you do?

Well, fuck, what did you do?

What did I do? What did you do?

They were asking about you.

Me?

Yeah, I figured that something had happened

or that... that... that you'd said something, or...

or that... that... About what, Pete?

About what, Pete?

Elvis is fine, OK?

You need to go.

(EXHALES HEAVILY) OK.

Hey, uh...

..since I'm here, could I, um... could I maybe see her?

..since I'm here, could I, um... I've been wanting to call you.

I've been wanting to call you.

No.

Come on, I'm here now.

Pete, she's asleep.

Yeah.

I'm, um...

..clean.

Three years.

Going to meetings and, um, I have a sponsor.

His name's Dave.

Hey, that's good.

I'm really glad for you.

And Dave.

I'm working. I've...

You know, I've got my shit together.

And sometimes I just, uh... I'd like to, uh...

I'd like to see my daughter again.

I just don't think that's a good idea.

But if you, uh... if you change your mind,

But if you, uh... I'm at the fisheries and, uh...

I'm at the fisheries and, uh...

Yep. You come see me at work and...

Yep. Yeah, OK.

Yeah, OK.

(PHONE RINGS)

Hey. Hey.

Hey. How'd the HR assessment go?

How'd the HR assessment go?

You on your way home?

Um...

Yeah, about the meeting.

I... I didn't make it.

Um, what do you mean you didn't make it?

Um, what do you mean I slept in.

I slept in.

How?

What could be more important than saving the job you love?

What could be more important Yeah, I think it will be alright.

Yeah, I think it will be alright.

(SCOFFS)

My mother just died.

Yeah, I know, I know.

But you needed to be at that meeting.

This isn't an internal slap on the wrist.

You could be facing criminal charges.

I don't know what is going on.

You tell me one thing

and then you go and do something completely different.

Can we not do this right now?

Where are you?

I just need a few days.

That's not an answer, Iz.

I've gotta go.

You know, watching it doesn't make it cook any faster.

Feels like it helps.

(MICROWAVE BEEPS)

What's up?

Pete came round.

What?

Yeah, he wants to see Elvis.

No, absolutely not.

How did he find you?

Uh... I gave him some photos early on.

Uh... He never responded.

He never responded.

Why would you do that and not tell me?

That actually makes me feel sick.

He's her father.

You know, he's clean.

Three years apparently.

He's got a sponsor.

Great, well done, Pete. Too late for Elvis.

I was thinking that maybe she should have a relationship with him.

You know?

Are you fucking kidding me?

She deserves to know where she comes from.

She comes from a junkie, a drug addict.

Is that the story you want to tell her?

Sorry. Sorry.

I just thought we decided that we're enough.

But what if knowing Pete helps her...

and helps me?

Because you're right, like, Elvis is out of control,

and I can't take you away from the restaurant because that's not fair.

and I can't take you away from the And...

And...

And I'm not good at this.

And I'm... And I'm failing.

(SOBS) I'm failing.

And...

(PHONE VIBRATES)

(KNOCK AT DOOR)

Come in. Thanks.

Yeah. I, um... I just wanted to apologise about yesterday.

Yeah. I, um... I just wanted Oh, it's OK, I understand.

Oh, it's OK, I understand.

No, we're just dealing with some family shit.

No, I... I overstepped, I get it.

Some of the stuff around Elvis just brings up the past for Lulu.

And Elvis means the world to her.

Yeah, of course.

She's such a special kid.

(LAUGHS) Yeah. She is.

Yeah, we were really lucky that she came into our lives when she did.

Yeah, we were really lucky that she Despite the horrific circumstances.

Despite the horrific circumstances.

I don't... I don't know...

Um, drug overdose.

Elvis's mum, Lulu's sister.

Oh, wow.

Um, so Elvis isn't... isn't Lulu's biological child?

(SIGHS)

But I can talk about the restaurant (SIGHS)

But I can talk about the restaurant for the article.

No need, I got enough yesterday. You sure?

Oh, I can tell you about the inspiration behind the menu...

Oh, I can tell you about No, it's all good.

No, it's all good.

OK, um...

(LAUGHS UNCOMFORTABLY) Cool, well, I'll see you around.

Yeah. Yeah.

(DOOR OPENS)

(DOOR CLOSES)

He's through here.

Thanks.

Hey, I want to do the talking, if that's OK.

Hey, Lulu.

Hey.

Who's this?

This is Holly, my wife. Hey.

So what do you think?

I was thinking...

..I...

I want to know what you have in mind.

What do you mean? I just want to see my kid.

Yeah, she doesn't remember you.

Yeah, that's what I want to fix.

And then what?

Are you going to explain where you've been?

I don't know.

I don't know, she doesn't want to hear that stuff.

Yeah, but, see, that's the thing you have to know, we have to know,

because we're the ones who are going to help Elvis through this.

because we're the ones who are going You're talking like I'm a problem.

You're talking like I'm a problem.

Well, you have been a massive problem.

(SCOFFS, LAUGHS)

Come on, you know me, Lu.

I used to.

Do you think it's fair?

That you get to raise my daughter and I don't even get to see her?

That you get to raise my daughter You know why that is.

You know why that is.

We're just looking out for what's best for Elvis.

Thank you.

I have a right to see my kid.

Technically, yes, but...

Technically, don't fuck with me, Lulu.

Hey, you haven't used your visitation rights this whole time.

Yeah, well, I'd like to use them now.

And if you don't let me visit her, I'm going to take you to court.

And I'm going to get the custody order revoked.

Pleasure meeting YOU.

Elvis. The Fall Of The Roman Empire. Very good.

The truth is the foster system favours reunification.

But I've had custody of Elvis almost all her life.

Mm. Well, that will work in your favour.

The courts don't like to take children away

The courts don't like from environments that are working.

from environments that are working.

OK.

Pete hasn't wanted anything to do with Elvis until now.

OK.

Um, what's the worst-case scenario?

Well, as Elvis's only living biological parent,

Pete could apply for full custody.

(UNDER BREATH) Oh, my God.

My advice would be to make him feel heard,

My advice would be keep things amicable,

keep things amicable,

and then start to have a think about

what kind of arrangement you could all live with.

what kind of arrangement We can't lose her.

We can't lose her.

Yeah, I know.

Best way to ensure that won't happen is to compromise.

I'll see what I can do.

Um, thanks, Fran.

Yeah.

Uh, hey, Elvis?

Bye, Elvis.

Bye, Elvis. See ya.

(SIGHS)

FRAN: ..so this will technically engage you as a client,

FRAN: ..so this will technically so that I can access your files.

so that I can access your files.

OK. OK?

You don't need to pay me.

That's OK. Thank you.

That's OK. I just, um...

I just, um...

Is there anything else you think I should do?

(KNOCK AT DOOR)

You'd be amazed the things you learn about a place if you pay attention.

I'm being proactive. I'm doing something useful.

If you wanted to do something useful, you could have fed our kid. I'm being proactive. I'm doing something useful.

If you wanted to do something useful, you could have fed our kid.

If you wanted to do something useful, you could have fed our kid. Thank you, detective.

Thank you, detective.

If I do this, and it is a dead end,

promise me that you'll come home.

I promise.

Isabelle mentioned that she was concerned

Isabelle mentioned about the safety of Elvis Corrigan.

about the safety of Elvis Corrigan.

This is Pete.

I wondered if we could spend a little time together today.

Would that be alright?

LULU: Wow, Isabelle looks hot.

Are you ready?

Are you moving out?

Somebody here knows something.

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