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ANNOUNCER: Previously on The Heights...

What's going on in...

- Pav? - Welcome to my cafe.

What this place needs is a food van.

And you think we can run a truck together?

Me and Mich kissed.

I knew it!

You've always liked each other.

That Juliana Worsfield

wants to sell my house and turf us mob out of the Towers.

HAMID: What's the meaning of this?

Helena found Iris's pic of you and Juliana.

That woman is no good for Arcadia.

KAM: She's not as bad as she can come off in the media.

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- HAZEL: Well, this is fuc... - Oi!

And yes it is.

Who would do this?!

A couple of morons who clearly don't know how to spell.

Whoever it was, it's obvious which way they want the election to go.

WATTO: Is it just me

or is anyone else impressed with their penmanship?

Sorry. Just trying to lighten the mood.

Alright, well, let's just take all the posters down and...

Hold on, son.

- What, you want to leave all this up? - Not forever.

But we can't just remove it and pretend this didn't happen.

Why not?

Because erasing this isn't silencing them.

It's silencing us.

HAZEL: And telling them

they can call us 'housos' and get away with it.

But they can't.

MAN: Good morning! Vote for Juliana.

Juliana!

MAN 2: Your man for the Heights, Dan West!

(EXHALES HEAVILY)

Tell me you do coffee.

Sure do. Single origin, free trade.

- I could kiss you. - (CHUCKLES)

Flat white. Come on in.

Oh, could I interest you in a pastizzi as well?

Uh... What's a pastizzi?

FATTAH: (ON TV) Though these words sting, they won't hold us back.

Arcadia Heights is for everyone, not just the rich.

It is through unity that this community will thrive.

Today's the day to show those out there who disagree

that we won't stand idly by.

HAMID: Now there's a politician.

It's all in the eyes, honest eyes.

We get it, Dad. You're obsessed.

It's protecting your future is what I'm obsessed with.

WORSFIELD: (ON TV) Of course it's offensive,

but I'm confident that the voters won't be distracted

from the things that matter,

economy, infrastructure and education.

Can you believe this woman?

She threatens our home, tells us we shouldn't be distracted,

focus on what she thinks is important.

She has a point, though. Those things are important.

- And protecting our home isn't? - No.

But everyone's acting like we were bombed, okay?

- It's just some graffiti. - Who wants to watch the Liverpool game?

So you think it's alright to sell the Towers

and kick everyone out then? This is our home, Kamran.

For now, okay, but not forever.

Once I leave school and get a job, I'm going to get us a real home.

That's always been the plan.

What about all the other people who need somewhere to live?

That's their problem.

(SCOFFS)

What, I'm not saying I want everyone on the streets, obviously.

But I'm saying, if we can find a way out of here, then so can they.

I have no doubt that you will be successful one day.

- Because I work hard. - You do.

But understand that success comes from the fact

that we were given somewhere to live when we had nothing.

Without that, you would be nowhere.

Looks like Kam's no longer the favourite.

What's with you?

Since when do you talk to Uncle like that?

- Since now, I guess. - Since Embleton, you mean?

Look, all I'm saying is take it easy on him.

Me, take it easy?

It's spray paint.

- It's not like blood was shed. - Obviously he sees it differently.

He can't see past these dumb Towers.

- There's a whole other world out there. - He can't see?

Look, you were too young to remember Iran, but Uncle isn't.

- We're not in Iran. - Maybe not,

but his home's under threat again.

Of course he's going to be afraid.

LEONIE: Well, colour me impressed, you actually did it.

Didn't think you would.

Gee.

Thanks for that.

At least I've got you to count on for your undying support and faith.

I didn't think you'd get everything done in time either, Dad.

(SCOFFS)

- Can I get you two anything? - Where's the sausage sizzle?

Uh-huh. There isn't one.

No snags at a polling booth? That's un-Australian.

I know, I know.

But I figured I'd celebrate this country's multiculturalism.

Who wants a sausage sizzle

when you can have a democracy pastizzi instead?

Um... Me.

(LAUGHS)

Alright, let's leave your dad to it.

- Good luck for today. - Thank you.

See ya.

All done? Thank you.

- Thought you were lining up. - There's no time for that.

Hey, Ernie, it's Iris.

Just shut up and get over here. Quickly.

(CHUCKLES)

Hey, Mum, come look at this.

Oh, and can you get me my juice?

You were the one who said I needed to take it easy.

This is me taking it easy.

Mm, thanks!

What am I looking at?

Some genius has superimposed a flying slice of cheese

hitting Juliana's face.

I will never get your generation.

(SIGHS) You may never understand us,

but at least do us the decency

of using your vote for a brighter future.

Done! Thank you, early polls.

Where are you off to then?

Uh... Counselling session, then the pub to watch the election.

Unless you need me to stay here and hang with you?

So we can finally live out our Grey Gardens fantasy?

I'm fine. Really.

Now be gone!

(CHUCKLES)

- (DOOR OPENS) - Ooh!

- Were you just hovering there? - MICH: No, I was just about to knock.

Sabine! Incoming Mich!

- See ya! - (DOOR SHUTS)

- Hey. - Hey.

I was just coming by to see... see

if you've kicked your reckless napping habit.

Oh, working on it.

Weaning myself off with some casual dozing.

Keep at it. Next thing you know you'll be awake all day.

(CHUCKLES)

Was going to watch some old rom-com my mum loves.

Says it's based on Pygmalion.

Interested?

- Yes. - Mm?

(CHATTER AND LAUGHTER)

- Reza for 'eza'! - Vote 1 Fattah.

- Vote Worsfield. - Vote 1 for Juliana.

Thanks for doing this with me today. I know it's boring.

Ah! No problem.

- Jules Rules. - Nah.

(CHUCKLES)

What?

As if someone like that would vote for Mum.

Unlike this guy. Five bucks says he takes a pamphlet.

Vote for stable leadership.

The RMs said it all.

Ah, socks and sandals, work uniform on a weekend.

Blue collar, meaning that's a no for Mumso.

You must be Kamran's new friend from school.

Yes, Aunty Maryam. This is Dane Worsfield.

- Hi. - Worsfield.

Oh, my, you should come for dinner one night then.

Oh, no, I don't... I don't think Dane wants to do that.

- Why wouldn't he? - Yeah, I'm totally keen.

Make a suitable time then.

(BOTH SPEAK IN FARSI)

It was nice to meet you.

(PUFFS)

Good morning, neighbours.

That's what you need.

- No black eyes yet? - Oh!

No way. No, you can't be here.

- Relax, woman. - You'll get yourself sick.

I'll be alright.

I've got my hand sanitiser, a face mask if I need it.

I can't just sit on the sidelines.

Keep the Towers erect.

- Vote Reza. - Thank you, dear.

IRIS: You'll love it, banh mi!

Free banh mi! Banh mi!

ERNIE: Democracy banh mi!

Fresh, tasty and free!

Just like our nation's forefathers wanted us to be!

Iris? Ernie?

Hey, you're a chicken man, aren't you?

Wh... Uh... Er... No. Beef, actually.

What is all this?

Oh, we're just feeding the hungry voters.

For free?

It's election day. We're celebrating.

Was this planned?

Erika didn't mention anything about another stall today.

She must have forgotten.

You guys are gonna have to go.

I just... I've opened up this cafe

and you're kind of... you're kind of undercutting me.

That's rich. You played dirty first.

Shh.

Hey, this is from the owner of Dong Huong.

New lunch spot coming soon.

So you're opening up a cafe too?

A food truck.

And we intend to park just around the corner.

Right near me?

That's where all the hungry construction workers will be.

So you're just going to steal all my business?

Nothing personal.

Hey, big boy. You look like a kind of guy who'd like a free pork roll.

Yeah?

- Ooh. - Good?

- Better than patchouli. - Too lovely, thanks.

- Pastizzi! - Whatever.

May the best business win!

Ha.

(POP MUSIC PLAYS)

That was a romantic comedy?

Apparently.

So we're supposed to be rooting for that old guy

to get the girl that he paid to keep him company?

I guess.

Far out. Talk about toxic power imbalance.

What?

Nothing, I'm just enjoying your little feminist rant.

It's like the pupil has become the master.

Shut up.

So what now?

Um... We could watch Grease?

Keen to hear your thoughts on Sandy and the male gaze.

Fine, fine.

I'm hungry. Are you?

I'm always hungry.

Vote Reza. Thank you.

One lady told me she injects bat DNA into her bloodstream

so she can see at night.

- I hope you got her vote. - Sure did.

Guess we should do our part too.

Oh, and don't think you're off the hook.

I'm gonna tell Sharma about this.

And prepare yourself for a lecture from me too.

DALE: Man, this is such a waste of paper.

Pfft. You a greenie now?

Maybe.

Gibsy's on his way. I better get going.

You're leaving? The polls don't close for another hour.

We've done our time. Besides, I've gotta get ready for Mum's party.

Mm. Right.

- That's at yours, yeah? - Yeah.

She wanted to keep it grassroots. Spent nearly 10K on catering.

Damn. Is Gibsy going?

Yeah, and a couple of the other guys from school.

You should come too.

- Are you sure? Your mum won't mind? - Nah. She likes you.

More than she likes Gibs.

- (BOTH CHUCKLE) - So you in?

Alright, thanks, boys.

GIBSY: Are you sure you don't want us to wait and drive you over?

Nah, it's alright. I can catch the bus.

- DANE: Alright. See you tonight, bro. - Yeah, see ya, man.

Are you heading out later?

Yeah. And?

Nothing.

Just, uh... Just figured you'd watch the election with the family.

Game of handball before you go?

Please? We need another player or Laila will make me sit out again.

Ugh, I did not.

Alright, come on.

Not that bin, you dingleberry!

It's recyclable.

I thought we were leaving all that up.

The media has come and gone.

The world knows what it wants to.

So let's start cleaning up this filth.

- What's a 'houso' anyway? - Just means that we're the povo scum

- who live here for free. - No, we're not, alright?

- Don't call us that. - We live here, don't we?

- So? - So that makes us housos.

- Laila. - What? It's true.

Yeah... I better get going.

- You're not gonna play? - Nah.

I can't. Gotta get ready for that party tonight.

Next time.

Here, take this. You can take my place.

What's going to happen with the rest of this mess?

The council's been told.

Lord knows when they're going to get around to it.

If they get around to it.

- Oi! - Oh!

Ah! I see you've found our mouse traps.

- You've got mice in here? - Not anymore.

Thank you, mouse traps.

(PUFFS) Alright.

(GROANS)

You sure Iris is cool with me borrowing this?

Nope. But as long as you don't break it, she never has to know.

Okay, thanks.

Cool.

Banh mi! Banh mi! Free banh mi from Dong Huong!

The best banh mi in town. Would you like one?

Enjoy. It's the best banh mi.

Free banh mi!

Erika?

Can I interest you in a free sandwich?

- We have tofu. - Mm.

As tempting as that is, I need you guys to wrap this up.

- Why? - You know why.

You haven't got permission to serve food here today.

- Just business. - Oh, this is ridiculous!

Whatever happened to free trade, our right to compete?

What can I say? I'm an evil dictator.

Now get a move on.

Thanks for that.

Yeah, remind me to lend you my copy of The Art Of War.

(CHUCKLES) Hey!

SHANNON: What was all that?

Oh, just a little unhealthy competition.

Oh. (LAUGHS)

Hey, what do you think?

Dad's done okay for himself?

(BABY COOS)

- Hey, that's new. - Oh, Patch's throne.

Yeah.

Figured he could hang out here, watch me work sometimes.

- (BABY COOS) - Hey!

Hey!

We probably should leave Pav to it.

Huh?

Oh, yeah, of course. He's busy.

Say, "Bye, Daddy."

(LAUGHS)

- (BABY GRIZZLES) - (GASPS)

See ya.

You alright?

Yeah, why?

I dunno. You were... acting nice.

I'm always nice.

- Mm. - (CHUCKLES)

- Are we plugged in? - Yep. Good to go.

Hey, what are you guys doing?

What does it look like?

We're gonna get rid of this crap once and for all.

- Would you like to do the honours? - Thank you.

Alright.

Stand back.

(MACHINE WHIRRS)

Whoo!

(LAUGHS)

Get it, Ash.

Yep.

(PAV SIGHS)

That's a lot of leftovers.

Why did you bake so many?

Obviously I wanted to sell this many.

- You have an oven in here, right? - Yeah.

So you can bake throughout the day.

It's bad business to over-stock.

You know, you supply what's in demand,

otherwise, you throw money away.

Why are you helping me?

Maybe I'm not too good at business either.

I will always protect my shop.

But now that you opened this cafe,

I guess it's better than being a drug-dealer bum.

(CHUCKLES)

Oh, shucks, Iris.

Should I try one of these?

Yeah.

It's quite tasty.

It's my grandmother's recipe.

You know what it means, right?

- What? - It's war.

(CHATTER AND MUSIC)

God, these parties are boring.

Poor Gibsy-wibsy isn't having fun.

Boys? Behaving, I hope?

Scott?

Kamran, it's good to see you again.

- How's Iris? - Yeah, she's good.

- Excited. - Excellent.

Well, thank you for your support.

Dane tells me you were a great help at the polls today.

- We really appreciate it. - Absolutely.

(INAUDIBLE CHATTER)

(SIREN WAILS)

- ANA: Come on. - RYAN: Okay, he's back in the game!

Ohh! Signor Fish coming up the rear!

What a weird choice of words.

- Wh... - Mm.

Ohh!

- Ooh, ooh, ohh, yeah, yes, yes! - Okay, alright.

- Who's the winner? Who's the winner? - Alright.

Well, my joystick is broken, okay? So...

ANA: Hey.

Mwah.

- Drink? - EVAN: Yeah.

WATTO: Need a hand here!

HAZEL: That's the TV you managed to wrangle?

WATTO: You're welcome, Murphy.

Ah, well, if it isn't Arcadia's newest business owner.

Ladies. Heard about the cafe.

Kept that one under your hat.

Oh, you know Pav, likes to keep his secrets.

(WOMEN LAUGH)

WATTO: Watch out now. Coming through. Coming through.

Watch your backs. Out of the way now.

Alright, come on. We have to set this thing up.

What do you reckon we treat ourselves

to a sleep-in in the morning?

- Not that kind of sleep-in. - (GROANS)

Throw in brekkie in bed...

and you're on.

And now we have election coverage!

- MAN: Yes! - WOMAN: Finally!

NEWSREADER: (ON TV) In just under an hour, the polls will close.

- Counting will begin. - Reckon we're safe?

- The results will follow. - I bloody well hope so.

And if they match our exit polling,

we could be seeing a big swing towards the opposition

led by Reza Fattah.

(CHATTER AND LAUGHTER)

DANE: As long as we beat Ringston College, we should be fine.

But their forward is pretty good.

What, the Leb kid?

Not how I would have described him, but yeah.

- I run rings around him. - Ringston rings?

Ooh, that's pretty bad, Dane. Even for you.

How's school?

- What year are you in now? - Eleven.

Ah, nearly done.

Have you had much thought about what comes next?

Yep. Volunteering for Greenpeace.

- What about your friend here? - Uh... This is Kam.

Kam, this is Dino Catanzaro, the CFO of Vekons.

Oh, wow, the consultancy firm?

You know about it?

I mean, it's only the second-highest earning niche firm in the country.

- Why haven't I met him before? - He just started at Embleton.

- Yeah? Where were you before that? - Arcadia High.

Arcadia?

I grew up in Arcadia. Stockade Street.

- Oh, that's not far from me. - You near the Towers?

He's in them.

Yeah.

So, you're on scholarship?

Yeah, yeah. Full academic.

Oh, good on ya. They're not easy to get.

A lot of hard work must have gone into it.

Look, uh... Looks like my wife needs rescuing.

But, Kam, if you're interested in some work experience,

- you should reach out. - Really?

Well, we're not the highest-earning consultancy firm in the country,

but we have a competitive internship program.

I think someone like you should be perfect for it.

- Send me your CV. - Sure.

- Pays to be a houso, eh? - Dude.

- What? That's why he got the offer. - Still.

You don't mind being called a houso, do you?

- Nah. It's... It's fine. - Yeah, thought so.

Especially when it's opening all these doors for you.

You can be such a dick.

NEWSREADER: (ON TV) Extraordinary results tonight.

The lead has swung back and forth

between the government and opposition.

And the 2020 election remains

- hanging in the balance. - Hey.

- Verdict? - Yeah.

Would've been better fresh.

You could have mentioned you were opening a cafe sooner.

I would have popped by, tried one straight out of the oven.

(CHATS INAUDIBLY)

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

Keep it down, will ya?

Can't you see some of us are trying to watch?

WATTO: Have they called it?

We'll keep bringing you the results as they come to hand.

How hard is it to write a film anyway?

Pretty Woman? More like Pretty Lame.

(BOTH LAUGH)

I take it back. Maybe it is hard to write.

Oh, and that dumb kiss stuff.

I mean, how is that more personal than sex?

I mean, I'm no expert, but, like, kissing's not nothing.

I mean, it can be pretty full-on.

I mean, not all the times, but like, you know, sometimes.

Most of the times it's whatever, who cares?

- Yeah, totally. - Anyway, I should head.

- Yeah, I'm pretty tired, actually. - Yeah, you did skip nap time, so...

I can see myself out. Yeah.

- Okay. - See ya.

- See you at school. - Yep.

NEWSREADER: (ON TV) It's come down to just three seats.

That one of those is Arcadia is perhaps the biggest surprise.

It's always been considered one of the government's safest seats

and is, of course, held by Juliana Worsfield herself.

And the 2020 election remains hanging in the balance.

It's been the political fright of her life,

but Juliana Worsfield has retained the seat

- of Arcadia. - (ALL EXCLAIM)

We're heading for majority government once again.

We've confirmed that Reza Fattah called Ms Worsfield a short time ago

to congratulate her on her victory,

which gives an historic third term.

We'll hear from Ms Worsfield shortly,

but, first, let's cross to opposition headquarters

where Mr Fattah is about to take the podium

and address his supporters.

This was always going to be a hard fight,

but I'm proud of how we fought it.

It didn't go our way, but don't be disillusioned.

I'm not going to give up working for this community,

and neither should the disappointed voters out there tonight.

How was the party?

Saw the, uh... the results...

And, um...

Is the chai fresh?

Can I change the channel now?

Here.

Thank you.

COSTA: (ON TV) Now, you're probably wondering what I'm doing

in a hair salon...

(MUSIC PLAYS ON TV)

Sell off all the land, build a million more apartments,

none of which we'll ever be able to move into.

- You don't know that for sure. - Yeah?

Tell that to all the others across the country

who didn't know that for sure.

So we're done for then?

Goodbye Arcadia Towers.

Sayonara.

I thought us mob were tough?

Since when did we give up so easily?

We lost. Juliana won.

So?

You think we're going to let her bulldoze our home

just because she won some popularity contest?

What do you want us to do?

Keep fighting!

Until the end!

We are gonna stand tall,

stand firm and keep these Towers erect!

What happened to our sleep-in, eh?

(SIGHS) I'll rest when I'm dead.

Too much to do today.

We've gotta start off on the front foot,

rally the troops and figure out the next step.

All before breakfast?

Alright.

I'll go get dressed, put out a call.

Meet you back here?

Save our community?

Now, that's rich, coming from you.

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I just came to give you this.

We could chain ourselves to the Towers.

Stop talking out of your arse, Watto.

You're awesome.

Nice place. How's your coffee?

First one's on the house.

Is that a good idea, for business?

HAZEL: You don't look too flash.

Oh!

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