Original subtitles

BIRD CAWING, WAVES CRASHING

BABY CRYING

ECHOING: Amanda!

BABY CRIES

DISTORTED: Amanda!

Amanda!

Amanda!

Amanda!

♪ It's taking you ages

♪ You still don't get the hint I'm not asking for pages

♪ But one text or two Would be nice... ♪

PHONE BUZZES

♪ When I've been out working Like, every day

♪ It's just one bottle of wine Or two

♪ But, hey, you can't even talk... ♪

PHONE BUZZES

♪ Then why you out gettin' stoned At four o'clock?

♪ And then you come home to me And don't say hello

♪ Cos I got high again And forgot to fold my clothes

♪ Cos I'm too messy And then I'm just too damn clean

♪ You told me, "Get a job"

♪ Then you ask Where the hell I've been

♪ And I'm too perfect Till I open my big mouth

♪ I want to be me Is that not allowed?

♪ And I'm too clever And then I'm too stupid dumb

♪ You hate it when I cry Unless it's that time of the month

♪ And I'm too perfect Till I show you that I'm not

♪ A thousand people I could be For you

♪ And you hate the whole damn lot

♪ You hate the whole damn lot

♪ You hate the whole damn lot... ♪

GLASS CLATTERS

DOOR SLAMS

VACUUM CLEANER WHIRRS

Morning, Mum. Morning.

Again?

'I mean, it could attract a new clientele.'

Try telling that to Mum.

Where is she?

She found a spray can and is off looking for the culprits.

Armed and dangerous.

Isn't this our brother's job?

Yeah, it's funny that we're here and he's not.

WOMAN LAUGHS It's not funny!

A grown man awoken by Mummy.

We all get the wake-up call, don't we Kit Kat?

Yeah, but we don't all live in a hotel room, do we, Simon?

Right. What's next, Mrs O?

Have the urns been turned on, Courtney?

Oh, I was just about to do that.

Simon, give it here. Give it here. Well, I'm just gonna take it off...

Oh, really, Mum?

You see? There's a use for everything. OK.

Oh, sorry, we're not quite ready for the conference yet.

Oh, Larry!

Oh, it's wonderful to see you. Morning, Helen.

G'day, Larry. Come on through.

COURTNEY: Oh...

...from your mum.

What the hell took you so long? Found another cock out back.

Wouldn't be the first time. Why is it always cocks?

Courtney. Hi! Welcome. Right this way.

Help yourself to tea and coffee.

I'm just saying, it's never boobs or va-jay-jay.

Why don't you offer to pose for the artiste next time you see 'em?

Courtney!

Could you tell the kitchen people are arriving early, please?

Yes, will do, Mrs O.

You're gonna get me in trouble, Courtney.

Wouldn't be the first time.

DISTORTED RINGING

CLATTERING, HELEN GASPS

Mum! I'm all right.

No, no, you're not. Here. I'm fine, I'm fine!

Do you think you've broken anything? I'm fine! Oh!

Here. Here, Mum. I've got you. I've got you.

Hold on. It's all right.

What happened?

Nothing. Nothing.

Ach, you don't all need to be here. Let's just get you inside.

And who's looking after the conference?

Do you need to see a doctor?

Mum.

SIGHS I lost my balance, that's all.

We should go back.

KNOCKING You can't work.

It's a very busy day, love. There's no-one we can call in.

Hey, another fall? Yeah, she just misjudged the stairs.

Just for today.

You need to say it now. Todd, it's not the right time.

It's the perfect time. Look, you're in denial.

Your mother's not well, and you're enabling it.

Hey, Todd, let's just wait till she's feeling better, mate.

OK, Simon. What is she gonna do next?

She gonna crash her car?

Let's hope your uniform still fits.

Hey, I'm not the bad guy in this. I'm trying to help you.

Yeah, but you'd also be securing a sale, 'ey, Toddy?

Yeah, that'd be the best thing for everyone, especially Helen.

Now's your chance.

Listen, I'm sorry if I gave youse all a fright.

You did, Helen.

Oh, well, some fresh air'll do me the world of good.

Wusses, all of you.

DISTORTED CRYING

ECHOING: 'Amanda!'

BABY WAILING DISTORTED: 'Amanda!'

BABY CRIES

Helen?

Hi.

I got your letter.

I'm Amanda.

Your daughter.

I wasn't ready when I received your letter.

It wasn't a shock, I always knew,

but just didn't feel like the right time.

But then I couldn't stop thinking about it.

I've always wanted to go to Australia...

...so I thought, well, you know, just go, book a flight.

You'll know how you feel when you get there.

The agency didn't tell me you were coming.

Ah, yeah, well, I asked them not to.

I was scared.

Does that sound crazy? No.

I didn't realise that your address was a hotel till this morning.

And then I found you here. I thought you were dead.

We always knew you were adopted by a family in Manchester, but...

when I didn't hear back, I started investigating accidents,

and I found an article about a woman your age.

I-I...

You must think I'm the crazy one.

No, not at all.

I was so young. I know, you explained.

We were kids ourselves. We were planning to emigrate.

So my dad, my biological dad, you met him in England?

We left you there.

No, you didn't leave me.

You made sure I went to a loving home, and I did.

I've had a great life. That's all I ever wanted.

Well, I'd love to tell you about it.

And I want to know about your life, too.

There are things I didn't say in the letter.

I have other children. Yeah, well, I figured you might.

Not with Bill.

That didn't last.

With Reg.

He's gone now, but the kids... I never told them.

I thought there'd be time.

Time to sit them down and tell them.

It's OK. But now you're here.

And it's not the way I thought it would be at all.

Helen, it's OK.

We don't have to tell anybody anything if you're not ready.

It's not that I don't want them to know about you.

No, I understand. Truly.

This is a big thing. Aye.

We could just take this at our own pace.

Can we do that?

OK, well, erm...

...I'm staying in the city.

This is my number.

Let's meet again, yeah?

Bye.

Amanda.

FAINT CHATTER

Mum, how are you feeling? Ah, better.

How's the conference? Everyone happy?

Happy as Larry. That's good.

Simon. Mm?

Thank you for stepping in.

I wouldn't go putting that back on just yet.

And she was gone for hours, which is very unlike her.

Yeah, there's more going on with her health than she's saying.

Hey. She drives us mad, but she's still our mum.

That's why selling is the right thing for her.

She can't keep it up.

It's the workload, the stress, the vandalism.

She doesn't see it like that.

And it is the right thing for you, too.

You're chained to that place.

You all are. It's not fair.

Granny will never sell to the marina.

There are other buyers.

Yeah, well, even if she agrees,

there's no guarantee she'll split the proceeds.

Or use you as her agent.

I think Helen would be much happier at Harrington Gardens.

It's a great lifestyle.

They've got round-the-clock medical care, luxury independent living.

She won't have even looked at the brochure.

Look, there's lots of people her own age.

She might even make a friend, you know, if that's possible.

We need to convince her. It's for her own good.

IAN: I can't blame Mum for feeling the way she does.

They've been pretty awful to her over the years.

Babe? The marina?

So...

...I think we should ask her.

We should ask Helen for the loan.

Oh.

I thought we'd agreed to... hold off.

We did, but... WHISPERING: ..I found her.

OK. So...

she's 30, lives in Delaware.

She's not far from the agency.

She's healthy. She's uni-educated.

And she's been a surrogate about three times already.

I still think we should... we should wait.

Why wait if we're ready?

Babe, you're the one who suggested it.

Yeah, I know. I know.

If this is about your mum, that's a different story, but...

...if this is about you not wanting a baby at all... with me?

No. No.

It's not you.

I want us to have a family.

So, it's your mum.

Hey. Mm?

I've decided to ask Mum today for the loan.

Really? Yeah.

I know I've been putting it off,

but it's not that much money for her, right?

Mm.

Well, look, I hope it goes really well.

I think that you and Lee will be amazing dads.

Are you kidding? Why are you still wearing that?

Erm... Mum asked me to work out front again.

What? Yeah, she said she's got a bit on.

What's she got on?

Yeah, where is she? I need to talk to her.

She's headed into the city. She won't be back for a few hours.

I'm glad you came. AMANDA LAUGHS

Tell me about your parents. Ooh, er, where to start?

Well, I was adopted by Kevin and Pauline.

They'd been trying for years to have a child.

They always said it was meant to be. Oh!

Er, I guess you could say I was an average student.

Better at English than maths and science.

It's a bit like a job interview, this, isn't it?

Kate was good at English, too. Ah.

How many children have you got? Three. Well, three after you.

Simon, Kate and Ian.

Are they involved in the hotel? Oh, we all work together.

It's a family business. It's a lovely spot.

Are you married? No, erm, happily divorced.

No kids.

Guess you could say that's my only regret in life.

And your name? They kept your name?

Yeah, well, that was the one thing we knew about you.

You called me Amanda, and my mum never wanted to change it

cos she said that was her way of honouring you.

Oh.

Tell me more about your life.

Oh, I forgot to give you my number. Well, only if you're comfortable.

Maybe you could message rather than call.

Oh. Oh.

Aw, is that a shamrock? Oh, it's the Irish in me.

Of course, you've got Irish in you, too.

I will tell the others. I will. Soon.

Yes, when you're ready.

Maybe... Maybe I could come to you tomorrow?

Yeah, I'd like that.

Bye. Bye.

Hey, look who it is, boys!

Hey, how much for a room, sweetheart?

Oh!

Boys.

Oi!

Did you see them? Er, yeah.

They've been stalking my mum.

Oh, my God, I need to call the police.

This has been going on too long.

Sorry, do you mind hanging around and giving a description to them?

Police, please. Thank you.

You really came to the rescue there. Thanks for your help.

Yeah, what did you say to them? I'm sorry, what?

To scare them off. Er, I don't really remember.

There were four boys all around the same age, all wearing hoodies.

Yeah, but if this woman hadn't been passing by...

Sorry, it's Amanda, isn't it? Yeah.

If Amanda hadn't have been there, who knows what would have happened?

The leader's name is Ryder Frew. We've told you before.

He might work for the marina. They wanna buy us out.

I'll pop next door and speak to them.

You need to stop this. This is intimidation.

I understand your stress, OK?

I'll take it from here. Thank you.

Well, let's hope he does something this time. Yeah.

AMANDA: Anyway, look, erm, I'll leave you alone, so...

IAN: Would you like a tea or a coffee?

Oh, no, thanks, I'm fine.

Yes, no, morning tea on us. We insist, please.

It's the least we can do.

Mum, what's going on? Mum, you OK?

I-I'll go.

No, don't. Mum?

We don't need to do this now.

Sorry, do what now?

Amanda's your sister.

I don't know what to say. I'm sorry, but I don't.

Well, obviously, this is a huge shock for everyone.

It must be huge for you, too.

Well, yeah, but, I mean,

I've had a whole lifetime to prepare for this moment.

But at the same time, I feel totally unprepared,

if that makes any kind of sense.

Were you ever gonna tell us?

Of course.

We're just getting to know each other.

I just wanted to make sure you got home OK. That's why I was here.

Yeah, but if she hadn't have come to Australia,

were you ever gonna tell us?

Oh, look, I... I don't wanna cause any upheaval.

I think we should do a DNA test.

I mean, if all you've got to go on is that letter, right?

I'm sure the agency wouldn't forward it to the wrong person, Simon.

Yeah, my parents have got all the original paperwork

from the agency as well.

All right, but even so, I mean, mistakes can happen.

Yeah, and you would wanna know for your peace of mind, surely?

Yeah, absolutely. That's a good idea.

OK. Well, I'm happy to organise it.

I would imagine these things are pretty straightforward, so...

Thanks, Simon. Yep.

I'm sure you all have a lot of questions...

...and I will do my best to answer them.

You all right, Mum?

I'm glad this has happened.

Hey, wait.

Look, you're worried about your mum, I get it.

But I'm really not here to cause any trouble.

I just want to get to know her. No, first, we do the DNA test.

Yeah, I mean, let's be certain.

I wanna get to know you, too.

Yeah, sorry if I seem hostile.

It's just, this is very unexpected,

and it's very unlike our mum to keep something like this from us.

I just think we do the DNA test and take it from there.

Yeah.

TODD: Bloody hell, a sister.

Yeah. I just can't get my head around it.

The woman spends her entire life telling you lot how to behave,

and the whole time, she's been hiding this.

Well, it can't be easy for her. What a hypocrite.

I mean, Mum's been carrying this around for decades.

She might be here for the money. Amanda.

No, I don't get that impression.

We need a strategy in case she makes a claim.

A strategy? Yeah.

Can we just focus on the fact that I've got a half-sister?

All I'm saying is we need to be smart,

and we need that sale.

Why is he pushing this so hard?

Well, you know, the... the hotel is too much for Granny.

Well, yeah, but he doesn't care about Granny.

He just wants his commission.

Well, things are tight.

You know, the business isn't going as well as it should.

Then why did he rent such a big office?

Are we living beyond our means?

Cos I've heard him stressing about the mortgage.

I married a very clever man... and everything will be OK.

Step it up.

What exactly do you want me to do?

Get up on the roof. There's holes that have been covered up.

Just rip them open.

But make it look like storm damage, yeah?

You look stressed.

Do you wanna see our girl again?

She's on call, day or night.

Just get it done.

HELEN: The Curtis Group have confirmed for next year.

Let's hope the plumbing doesn't let us down this time.

Ten rooms. That's good.

Yeah, it's down on this year, but still, they're good clients.

Mum... no-one's judging you.

Oh! I'm sure your brother and sister are.

They're not, Mum. Everyone's just trying to get their head around it.

It must have been really hard... finding out you were pregnant.

We'll need to find someone new for maintenance

now that Simon's front of house again.

I hope that's a decision I don't come to regret.

He's got a lot to make up for, but he seems to be making an effort.

He seems to be. PHONE BUZZES

The DNA results are in.

DOOR BEEPS

Breakfast is every morning up until ten,

or they'll just make you something any time.

AMANDA: Well, I'm an early riser, so...

Yeah. Oh, we send our laundry just down the road.

It takes a couple of days,

so you could just use Mum's machine if you like.

Hm. It's really lovely of your mum, for letting me stay.

We have plenty of rooms, and you're family.

And thank you for being so welcoming.

I do get that it's an adjustment for everyone.

Yeah. Kate just takes a little time to warm up.

Oh, I just... I just hope she doesn't feel threatened.

She just needs to be in control... of everything.

Hey, I'm really looking forward to meeting your husband as well.

Lee, is it? Yeah, yeah.

He's really excited to meet you too.

Erm...

Mum will probably mention this, but...

Lee got into a bit of trouble years ago.

Erm...

Just so you know, he was never a dealer.

It was just possession.

But Mum isn't able to remember the difference.

He's put in a lot of hard work to turn his life around.

And Simon?

Let's just say he doesn't always make the best decisions

in his personal life, or at work.

Ah. Yep. Well, you're the favourite, I can tell.

KNOCKING Oh.

Just to welcome you. Aw!

Aw, thanks!

Do you reckon it's strange that she rarely updates?

I mean, when was the last time you updated your page?

Yeah.

I have read EVERYTHING about her, and I've emailed her boss.

You did? Yeah.

Yeah, I pretended to be a customer inquiring about stationery.

Do they know you're emailing from here?

Of course not.

I got a reply.

Apparently, Amanda handles the orders,

but there's someone filling in for her.

Oh, my God.

She sounds like the most boring person in England.

SIMON LAUGHS

Have you found somewhere to live yet?

No. Still looking.

Can't stay here forever.

No, not now that Amanda's got a room too.

Are you going sightseeing again?

Yes, yes. There's a lot Amanda hasn't seen.

I'll be on the mobile.

Well, it's a beautiful country.

It's not quite what I imagined.

No kangaroos hopping down the road? Yeah, something like that.

We'll have to take you to Yellow Gum.

It's... It's bushland.

It's the real Australia. Yeah, I'd like that.

We used to take the kids there for picnics when they were little.

I always thought about you, you know?

What you looked like, what you were doing.

Yeah, me too.

Did you feel different, being adopted?

Different, yeah. But I... I never missed out.

I've had a great life.

I want you to know that. Like, really know it.

So just let yourself be free of any guilt you're feeling.

It's easier said than done.

Oh!

Oh, Helen, are you all right? HELEN GROANS

Oh, Helen, tell me what's happening. No!

OK, OK, stay calm.

HELEN GROANS

Listen, let's get you to hospital, OK?

What kind of service is this?

Are you sure we shouldn't call the others?

You pay for private healthcare.

It can't be any worse than our NHS.

Do you know, I once waited six hours with a broken arm.

Oh, you broke your arm?

Yeah, when I was 11, during a school play.

I, erm...

I was playing Liesl in The Sound Of Music,

and I got my foot caught in the drapes and fell over.

AMANDA CHUCKLES Oh, dear!

I know! I never even got to finish the performance.

Got photos, if you wanna see 'em. That'd be lovely.

Sorry to keep you. It's one of those days.

I'm fine now. Can I go home?

Soon. I have some information from your specialist.

Oh, I can wait outside. No, no, don't go.

Er... Amanda's my daughter.

The macular degeneration has been at the dry stage.

I suspect it might be progressing to the next stage - the wet stage.

Has that been explained to you?

I thought there was only a 10% chance.

Dr Hammond will organise more tests to be sure.

I believe there are some antibody-based treatment options.

Yeah, I... I... I know the options.

Are you still driving?

You need to stop immediately.

And look at some care options around the home, too,

if you haven't already.

The nurse will be around to discharge you soon.

"Macular degeneration"?

I'm old, I'm going blind, and there's no cure.

What, none at all?

I've been having laser therapy...

...and taking tablets, but it's getting worse.

Eventually...

Eventually, I will lose my sight altogether.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

Now, the kids don't know, and they can't know.

Oh, Helen! No, no!

They can't know. PHONE BUZZES

HELEN SIGHS, LIFT BELL DINGS

No, it's voicemail again.

Mum!

Hi, where have you been? Been showing Amanda the sights.

Well, we've been trying to call.

Oh, yeah, sorry, Helen's phone died, and mine's off as well. Sorry.

Anyway, I'm a bit tired, so unless there's a problem,

can we catch up later?

Good. OK. Amanda? Sorry, can we have a word?

Yeah, yeah. I'll be with you in a minute.

Just very out of character for Mum. She always stays in touch.

Yeah, I know, I'm sorry. Just... time got away with us.

We're just really worried about her health.

Yeah, no, I understand that.

I'm sorry we gave you fright. She's fine, though.

OK.

So... I might have a buyer.

Someone new. Who?

A consortium, based overseas. They'll even keep it as a hotel.

Just came up. Todd, Mum's still not ready to sell.

I'm talking 30 mil.

SIMON WHISTLES Exactly.

That is five more than the marina offered.

So, let's work together and get Helen over the line.

You know it's what you want.

What'd they say? They're concerned.

Todd arrived just as I was leaving.

Eurgh, course he did. He's like a vulture.

So, what are you thinking... for the future?

I can go weeks, and my eyes are just fine.

Yeah, but longer term, though. The hotel?

I won't let it be sold.

It's the only reason Todd's with Kate, you know, for the money.

Yeah, she can't see it.

She's always been that way when it comes to men.

But he'll end up leaving her, just like Corrine's father.

Ian's easily manipulated, too.

Lee. Lee'll just put it up his nose or whatever it is he does.

And Simon... Don't get me started on Simon.

How can I give them money when they'll just throw it away?

It's your legacy. Reg's, too.

You'd think one of our children would want to preserve that,

wouldn't you?

They saw what we put into it, the blood, sweat and tears.

But no.

Let me be your eyes.

What do you mean?

Well, let me be your eyes around the hotel.

I can stay by your side if something happens,

something that they might be able to use against you

if you're worried about that.

Do you not have to get home?

I'm in no rush.

Sorry, is that... is that too forward of me?

No.

It's just...

Well, this time that we're spending together...

...I've enjoyed myself so much.

I don't want it to end. I don't want it to end either.

So let me help you.

I think I've come back into your life for a reason.

G'day, g'day. Any update?

I told my wife and her brothers there's a new buyer.

Not the marina? No, Helen would never sell to you.

But as long as there is a different name on the contract

and a story to go with it, we can push it through.

You like what you see? Yeah, she's a beauty.

She's yours...

when we get the hotel.

Call it a... a bonus.

But we can't wait forever.

PHONE RINGS

RYDER: Hey.

What the fuck?!

DOOR SLAMS

How did you get that? Little memento from the other day.

Jesus, you can't be here!

Relax, I'm just gonna chill for a bit.

No, you need to leave now.

Hey, that's not a very nice way to talk to me.

I mean, after all I'm doing for you.

What? You're being compensated. Oh, but is it enough?

I know what you're doing to the old lady.

Your secret meetings with the marina.

So, we can keep things friendly.

I can even get busy during the night.

Or, erm...

...I can tell everyone what you're up to.

SPRAY CAN RATTLES

DOOR BEEPS

♪ Night falls

♪ So dizzy making Like silver breaking

♪ And the night calls

♪ Intoxicating Hear the music waiting

♪ But no-one's gonna know Where we are

♪ Where we are

♪ Dark falls

♪ So dizzy making

♪ Intoxicating you

♪ No-one's gonna know

♪ Where we are

♪ Where we are... ♪

Oh, yeah!

You fuckin' bitch.

♪ No-one's gonna know

♪ Where we are. ♪

Next time... KATE: We don't really know Amanda.

It's all a game, babe. You do your bit, and I'll keep doing mine.

If I die, everything's split three ways.

When did it happen that I can't trust my own children?

Go on, let me take care of you. Amanda! Amanda!

I've been a very naughty boy tonight.

She's not the daughter I need protecting from.

Can't let you in. DOOR SLAMS

When did you last see Ryder? It's all I could pull together.