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[theme music playing]

[Rachel]Our family has always been

very big on lists.

Oh, there you are.

I thought maybe we could have lunch today if you're free?

Oh, I'm catching up with Libby.

I'm sorry I don't know how long I'll be.

Oh, but I've got this.

Things to do before the baby arrives,

spend one on one time with Rachel, Ben, and Nathan.

There's ages to go yet.

Yeah, and time is of the essence.

-That's my point. -[Rachel] Visit Rome?

We are talking Roma in Queensland?

No. Rome, Italy.

Right. Yup. You've got some major plans here.

Yes and spending time with my children's

the most important.

Okay, well, look I've just got

to send off some emails,

but I promise you we will spend

some one on one quality time next week.

Or not. As the case may be.

Fine.

Hey what do you think of Sasha for a boy?

Ah, perfect if we're living in a gulag.

Mum always says a list makes life simple.

But when does it stop being practical

and start limiting your choices?

[Ben] G'day Rach. Nathan around?

[Rachel]Nathan's list was simple.

Conquer the world, conquer the world,

conquer the world and then move on to Tuesday.

So the interview is tomorrow?

Yeah and I don't want to look like a wanker.

No offence.

None taken.

Yeah I, I need to make a good impression

'cause I really, I want this job.

Well in that case you need to have a plan of attack.

First of all be on time.

Well, what loser doesn't know that?

Eye contact. Ben very important,

maintain eye contact at all times.

You know what, speak slowly.

Try not to say "um" even if you have to pause

and think about what you're trying to say.

It's better than saying "um".

I think you should probably grab a piece of paper

and write this down.

-No I don't do lists. -Lists?

No who's talking lists. This is a battle plan.

I think you should wear this one.

Yeah. Oh, and make sure that you ask questions.

Good questions, interesting questions.

I... You should... I really think

you should grab a piece of paper and write this down.

Oh, my God! Ben check this out!

Check this out!

Rachel are you internet dating?

Nathan, get lost.

No, no don't, don't be embarrassed

it's not just for losers these days.

Except someone forgot to tell him that.

Oh, check out Rachel's new boyfriend.

Do the words "idle curiosity"

-mean anything to you guys. -What's going on?

Rachel's looking for love on the internet.

Say it any louder.

I don't think they heard you in Brisbane.

Hey what about him? Is he Amish?

Are they allowed to have computers?

Stop it. Both of you.

No, no. What about this guy.

I am so sick of meeting stuck up cows.

Well you should email him Rachel.

-He sounds like fun. -[Sammy] Nathan.

There is nothing wrong with internet dating.

-No, I wasn't internet... -Rachel should be applauded

for putting herself out there.

-Oh, my God! That's Monique. -No, no, no.

[Sammy] It's Monique.

-How embarrassing. -No, no.

I cannot believe this.

-What a loser! -All right. Yeah, enjoy.

Okay "successful, ambitious, hottie seeks same".

Enjoy children I have to get to work.

She'll die when she knows I know.

[Libby] Oh, Rach, you don't have

to humiliate yourself like that.

If I'd known you were looking

you could have come to dinner last night.

There was a guy there, Andy, he'd be perfect for you.

Except maybe for the fact he's only nineteen.

Although he's very mature for his age.

Oh, great why don't we just start trawling

through the high schools and be done with it.

[Libby] No Rach.

I could totally set you up if you want me to.

I don't do blind dates.

Especially not with infants.

[Jake] Mine.

[Rachel] Oh!

Although if something like that was to turn up.

What the hell are you doing?

We're in the middle of a game here.

You want to move it or you'll get your head kicked in.

Oh!

[man] I think she likes you mate.

No brains and contact sport.

What a brilliant combination that is.

If they just kept their mouths closed

-they'd be perfect. -Oh!

Which brings me back to my former position

on blind dating.

No.

I mean all I'm really looking for...

Well he has to have a brain.

Always helpful.

And he just needs to be passionate about something.

As long as it's not yoga or pharmaceuticals.

Yeah and as far as looks go I don't really have a type.

Okay, good. That helps.

But he needs to be sexy.

You know weight in proportion to height.

No short guys.

You know preferably five-ten.

Make that six foot.

And I do really like dark hair.

But apart from that you're not picky at all.

No apart from that I am very open.

I have the perfect man.

Marcus.

He's fantastic. He's gorgeous.

He just came back from Cuba.

You're gonna love him.

Well, if he's so fantastic

where have you been hiding him all this time?

I told you. Havana.

All right.

[Nathan] Now remember the most important thing is?

-Yes, eye contact. -[Nathan] That's right. Yes.

Let me look at you.

Hey mate, you've been spending

way too much time alone with the tulips.

[Nathan] Now, say it with me Benno.

The job is mine.

Wish me luck okay.

[Nathan] You don't even need it.

Can I just say whatever you're selling, I'm buying.

Tim's going to have his socks knocked off.

-So break a leg. -[Nathan] Thanks.

Oh, Ben, ah, remember eye contact

and make sure you ask interesting questions.

Yeah, you kick some butt today to, okay?

-Good luck. -Good luck.

Thank you.

Ah there you go, love.

I know it's always a bit strange on your first day.

But luckily I hear the natives are friendly.

[Chrissy] Oh, thanks Jules but listen

I don't want you making a habit of this okay.

I'm not the guest anymore.

I'm the employee.

Okay. Hey listen thanks again

for this book of baby names too.

I've been going through it all weekend.

[Dave] Yeah, we're naming our kid

after a kitchen spray apparently.

-Sorry? -Oh, Ajax.

Actually while I've got a second opinion.

What do you think of the name Atticus?

Atticus Rafter. Sounds noble don't you think?

[Dave] Look we've got plenty of time to talk

about that down the track okay.

Yeah I'm not jinxing it.

I just feel like I need to have

everything under control.

And speaking of which I've got to be in Denham Street

in about half an hour.

Anything else you want to go through?

No, I think I've got it covered.

Oh, actually yes, um, there is one thing.

Um...

Is she going to be there all year or does the girl change?

No it's just the two of you.

You're going to have to fight it out.

Now I thought that I could start by going out

and talking to all the vendors personally.

Just so that they can put a face to the name.

Then I thought that I'd go through the database

and make a few phone calls.

Just so I know who's in the market. Now...

You know what Natho, how about we start off

a little bit less ambitious, eh?

It's Nathan.

[Tim] Ah before we get started

would you mind making me a cup of coffee?

-You would like a... -Coffee.

Everything you need's in the kitchen.

Oh, sorry.

Can't expect you to be a mind reader.

Milk with one. And ah not too strong,

-thanks. -Yep.

[Rachel] Nathan's list for the day definitely

included the word "instant"

but gratification, not coffee.

Ben and lists?

Eat, sleep, check out girls.

Stuff around.

Eat a bit more.

Maybe that was all about to change.

-G'day mate, I'm Ben. -Fergus.

You work here, do you?

Yeah, in the bar.

[Fergus] You ever been a manager?

No. Not really. Not yet.

Yeah, it was the first job I ever had.

I was there for half a day and bullya

they had me running the place.

So you think you've got a shot at this job, do you?

Yeah. Sure, why not?

I mean I know the place. I know how it runs.

Yeah. Badly from what I've seen.

Anyway good luck with it all.

It's nice to have a dream I suppose.

Fergus. Ben.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Goodo! Oh, please sit down.

Sit down I just wanted to have

a personal chat with you both.

Now I've been going over your CV's

and well you're both looking pretty good for it.

Fergus...

you, you seem to have an awful lot of experience here.

Yeah I'm not surprised you'd say that Derek.

I mean no offence to my mate Bill here...

Yeah, it's Ben. My name's Ben.

[Fergus] But the first day I ever walked

into a pub mate that was it.

I got the gig. I was the manager.

I know what I'm doing.

And I know what to do to turn this place around.

I mean I'm not saying that you're running it

badly yourself. I'm just saying

you know there are always improvements you can make,

you know, get the cash really flowing in here.

Hey, I've been learning MYOB.

And I just... I just want to say

that I'm ready to take on this responsibility Derek.

And I've been here for years.

And I've been ready for years.

You put me in charge you've only got to worry

about one thing, how to spend all that extra cash.

Right.

Well, I'll tell you what I'll do.

I'll give you both a shot at running the place.

One of you can do Tuesday night,

the other Wednesday night.

What this... this week?

Mmm-hmm.

When you say you'll see how we go,

if the revenue's up that night

that'll obviously swing in our favor?

[Derek] Ah yeah. Well I certainly

won't be complaining about any extra cash.

Right who, who gets what night?

Ah well we'll toss for it?

Fergus?

Ah, heads.

Heads it is. What night?

I'll take Wednesday night.

Gives me a bit more time to prepare.

Lucky for me I won't need it.

Mate. How the hell am I going to pull this off?

It's tomorrow night?

Who goes out on a Tuesday night?

No one. It's the best night on TV.

-Jelly wrestling. -What?

Mate you want to pull the easy dollars,

-there you have it. -No.

It's jelly, it's wrestling. Where's the problem?

My granddad goes to this club.

And yes I want to make a bit of money

but it's got to be something

that will appeal to a mass audience.

-Wet t-shirt competition. -Oh, yeah,

'cause unlike jelly that's not offensive at all.

Okay. You don't want my suggestions that's fine.

I've got flowers to deliver.

Trivia. That's what I'll do.

Trivia what?

It's cheap, everyone gets a go.

No one get offended and it's perfect.

The punters are happy, Derek's happy

and at the end of it all I get the job.

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[Rachel] Do I need more lipstick?

[Libby] No.

He's late.

He's probably decided not to come.

He's here.

Where?

Him?

Told you I was good at this.

-Hey you. -How are you?

[Libby] Long time no see.

Marcus this is Rachel.

-Yeah. Hi. -Hi.

[Rachel] Maybe mum is right.

A list is all about deciding

what you want and going for it.

Cuba? What can I say,

just terrible infrastructure.

No air-conditioning. Potholes everywhere.

-It was just a nightmare. -Oh.

A friend of mine went to Havana

and they did Spanish classes in the morning

and salsa dancing in the afternoon

and they stayed in this amazing colonial hotel.

Um, yeah anyway I'm jealous.

It must have been an amazing trip.

I wouldn't rush back there anytime soon.

Have you got any other holidays planned?

No, not at the moment.

I've still got to pay for this one. So...

Yeah.

Um, Libby said you're in marketing?

-Yeah. -That must be interesting.

[Marcus] Well, it's like anything I suppose.

It has its moments.

Yeah.

It certainly does.

-[Dave] There you go. -Oh. Thank you.

And look I promise that this is not

-going to become a habit. -Here's to your first day.

-Oh, thanks. -Hey. Sammy,

you don't have to do that.

Oh, it's fine, I've got the time.

You just sit there and, um, enjoy

your non-alcoholic beverage.

Well, no actually a herbal remedy for nausea

that's working.

I mean I still have to run to the toilet

every half an hour but thankfully not to vomit.

Long may it last.

I hope he didn't work you too hard today.

Oh, no, on the contrary I don't think he had time

to stop for lunch.

I'm sorry if the schedule was a bit tight.

No. I'm not complaining about the work.

I just hope we can find someone to replace Warney.

Oh, yeah, we had two guys who were supposed to come

for interviews today and neither of them showed up.

Oh, tradesman.

So unreliable.

-There you are. -Hey how did it go?

Yeah your first day too, how was it?

[Chrissy] Yeah it had better have gone well

because I'm getting very comfortable around here,

just so you know.

I don't think you've got anything

to worry about, Chrissy. It was great.

It was everything I could have hoped for.

[Julie] Oh, good. Oh, Nathan,

I was wondering if maybe you and I

could catch a movie this weekend?

Ah, yeah sure I'll, I'll check my diary.

Ah.

Sounded promising.

So how did it really go?

Well, On the bright side I think I can finally say

that I've mastered the art of instant coffee.

Oh, well maybe Tim's just easing you in gently.

It's not like I don't know what I'm doing.

So give him a chance to see that.

Of course he's got to be cautious.

He doesn't know whether he can trust you yet.

It's not what I hoped for, Sam.

Oh, I know.

Just give it time.

Okay.

-So Finland was? -Cold.

-And Sweden? -Cold.

Norway. Denmark. They're all cold.

I read in the winter,

in Helsinki sometimes they get polar bears

just wandering down the streets.

Urban legend.

I didn't see any.

But the Northern Lights are beautiful, right?

I mean that must have been worth it?

I didn't see them.

-Can I get you another one? -No.

I actually have to work really early in the morning.

Me too. I've got a huge deadline at the moment.

Oh, me too.

It can get crazy can't it?

[Marcus] It sure can.

Well, it was lovely to meet you.

You too. We should do this again sometime.

Yeah, yeah definitely.

And the thing is on paper he seemed perfect.

He was everything I thought I ever wanted in a guy.

Marcus is a nice name, isn't it?

But in person the spark, it just wasn't there.

Not for him and definitely not for me.

And he was such a downer on everything.

I mean it, it's, it's sort of more refined

than just plain old Mark but it's not really pooncy either.

-I like it. -[clears throat]

Oh, sorry darling I, I am, no I'm listening. I am.

Right it's just, well look chemistry it,

it's a random thing.

You never know where you're going to find it.

[Rachel] Oh, great.

My new baby brother's going to be named

after the guy who didn't want to go out with me.

Oh.

Hey what's this?

Oh, that's ah Ben's trivia night tomorrow night.

And we're all going and that includes you missy.

Sure why not.

It's not like I've got anything better to do.

[Nathan] Here we go. White with one.

Not too strong.

I am sorry we're all out of biscuits.

Actually mate I've got to duck out and do an appraisal.

An appraisal great. I'll come with you.

Ah no, look I can handle this one myself.

How about you keep on with the call backs

-from the weekend. -Yes.

The thing is Tim I know that I'm the new boy.

-Second day. -I know that.

[Tim] I tell you what. This was always

going to be different to your mob in the city.

Around here we walk before we can...

Run. Hmm.

I just feel like I'm not being put to good use.

That's, that's how I feel.

Right well how about you get on with those call backs.

That is what I need you to do.

So I was thinking maybe this weekend we could grab a bite.

Or even go bowling.

Mum I really can't deal with this right now.

Oh, what is so wrong with me

wanting to spend time with my children?

Hey this isn't you trying to back out of tonight, is it?

No, no of course not. We're there.

Well except for granddad,

he said to say sorry but he's busy.

So if you're going to be there and I'm going to be there

then I guess that counts as us spending time together.

No. I meant just you and me.

[Carbo] All gone mate.

Every single letterbox in the district has got your flyer.

[Ben] Awesome. Thanks mate.

Mum, I'm really sorry but I just...

Yeah but you want me to go. All right.

Oh, I've just got lots of work to do.

Well you know if you wrote it all down.

-It, it's up here, okay? -All right.

I'll see you tonight. Bye Carbo.

-See you Mrs. Rafter. -Great.

Now all we've got to do is write the questions.

I reckon we do a whole mix.

Sports, movies, politics,

actually you'd better grab the laptop

'cause I think I'm going to need the internet.

Hey did you get Mel's message?

No, why?

It was on the machine.

Well, she can keep calling.

Ah, Benno mate I know what you're trying to do

-but it never works. -What?

You want to keep Mel hanging.

You want her to be the one doing all the chasing.

Treat 'em mean, keep 'em keep but...

You have got no idea.

My top priority right now is getting this job.

I can deal with all the rest later.

-So not even a pash? -No.

But when I suggested calling it a night

he looked so relieved

he probably should have kissed me.

But you and Marcus you are perfect.

Apparently not.

Maybe you just didn't drink enough.

Lib, free run of the entire wine cellar

would not have helped.

The spark it just wasn't there.

What are you doing?

Well you know what they say about bikes.

Oh, now there's a comparison I always enjoy.

[Libby] Okay what about a guy who's divorced but no kids?

No I'm back to thinking that blind dates are a bad idea.

But he's really lovely.

-How old? -Thirty-nine.

No.

Okay, how about a man who's bald?

No.

The thing is last time we punted up a guy

who you thought was perfect,

maybe you need to be a bit more broad minded.

Yeah I will be.

So long as he's got hair.

And anyway who are you to lecture me on being shallow.

I have the depth of a puddle, correct,

which is why I am perfectly qualified

to call you on the same thing.

Oh, Richie.

He's smart, he's funny, very good looking. Very tall.

And you know what they say

about those extra couple of inches.

-Yeah but... -Am I making this call?

Or am I making this call.

Yeah, yeah it's on tonight at the Boat Club.

Look I'll save you a seat.

I hope she like her succulents?

Mate the things some blokes want to say with flowers,

-barely legal. -[Ben] Shhh!

Mate I don't want to hear it.

Two hours 'til kick off

and I've only got thirty-eight questions.

How many faces has a dodecahedron?

Shut up mate. I've got to concentrate...

Easy. Twelve.

How do you know that?

Dodeca, it's Greek.

-You didn't know it was Greek? -No.

Mate I'm, I'm drowning here.

I've been slaving my bum off all day

and I'm getting nowhere.

Benno, okay I know this is a big deal for you mate

but you've got to take a deep breath.

Think about your heart.

You know can't overdo these things right.

All right now listen to me

the way I see it you've got two options.

One you can cheat, just go grab a quiz book

-and copy down the questions. -No, no, no

I want to make this fair and square.

Make it original and out there, you know.

Okay. Option two I'll lend you a hand.

You? You what, what do you know about anything?

Cars and flowers.

Okay how about this.

What is the engine capacity,

in kilowatts,

of an HK GTS 327 Monaro?

-You know the answer to that? -Sure I do.

Say that again.

What is the engine capacity...

-Oh, yes, this is good. -Yeah, yeah. Yeah. Yeah.

[Nathan] I know. I know I'm running late.

But don't worry I wouldn't miss

Ben's trivia extravaganza.

I was just going to say I'm surprised.

I thought you couldn't wait to get out of the office.

So does this mean you actually had a good day at work then?

No. But I do have a cunning plan.

There was a couple who came to an open house on the weekend

and they're really interested

but they'd have to sell their place first.

So I'm going to go around there and do an appraisal

-first thing tomorrow morning. -Great.

And Tim's cool with that?

Tim doesn't know.

Trivia night, eh?

Well good luck with it.

Yeah it got the punters in last time.

It should really go off.

Hey Benno. G'day mate. Did you call all your rels?

Did you call everyone you've ever met in your life?

Mate I've been on the phone all day.

Don't worry, we're going to pack this joint out.

-Yeah. -You really think so?

Oh, it's going to go off.

There was another message from Mel.

Why didn't you call her back the first time?

-I already told you. -No, you didn't.

You avoided the question.

Look just leave it, Carbo.

Why don't you just call her and let her know

you'll call her back later.

That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard.

Why would I do that?

I'm just saying it's a fine line.

You don't want to push her away.

I've got to get the microphone.

Righto well if the questions are about hairspray

or muscle cars we're laughing.

Otherwise don't look at me.

Yeah. Well Ben's the one writing the questions.

It's not like they're going to be hard.

Oh, that's your son you're talking about.

And I know him well. That's all I'm saying.

[Julie] Oh, good, there you are.

-What do you think? -Gorgeous.

It's a little over dressed for the Boat Club.

But Mum I'm going on a date.

Oh, no, no, no.

Rachel you promised you'd be there.

He doesn't need us all there.

Yeah, but look this is a big night for Ben

and he needs our support.

We are going to meet you guys there.

Chrissy, do you want a lift?

Yes. Thank you.

Why don't you just invite this guy

-to the trivia night? -[Julie] Yeah.

-Dad. -What?

Rachel there's a guy called Richie here for you.

Did you meet him on the internet?

-Rachel. [Rachel] Hi.

Hi.

I wasn't expecting a welcoming committee.

Sorry it kind of goes with the territory around here.

Hi Richie. I'm Julie. I'm Rachel's mother.

Lovely to meet you. Do you like trivia?

-Mum. -G'day Dave.

-I'll see you in the car. -Okay.

It's just that Rachel's brother's organized

a trivia night and he'll be devastated if she's not there.

Well, if you really want to go.

-Oh, no, no, no. I don't. -She does.

She's just too polite to say anything.

-Well, I kind of like trivia. -Oh!

[Richie] In fact back when I was at Uni

and I'm sounding like a major geek here, but...

But you were a champion?

-I was. -Oh!

I'm guessing I've killed my chances.

-No. No. -No. Oh, definitely not.

No.

Richie it's a nice name, isn't it?

Okay Mum we're coming. Stop pushing it.

[Julie] Okay.

Richie. Yeah.

[upbeat music playing]

All I wants a beer, mate.

-Oh! -Sorry.

Don't you ever watch where you're going?

Anyone missing a broomstick?

Reckon I'd know where we'd find one.

-Back off mate. -Did it work?

Well, obviously your self-esteem is so pathetically

challenged that you feel the need to bolster

at every opportunity you can get.

So I'm just wondering did it work?

[laughing]

Good luck mate.

I reckon you're going to need a drink.

Yeah or, or just some manners.

Which luckily he has.

Oh, sorry about that.

That guy nearly crash tackled me in the park the other day.

You've got to give him points for trying I suppose.

Oh, are we a bit early?

Ah no. No, no.

Just people are probably running a bit late from work.

Yeah, mate, the place will fill up soon.

[Carbo] Don't worry Benno.

You just say the word and I'll get rid of him.

So mate what time, um, does it all kick off?

I'm just playing it a bit by ear.

Whatever the, the, punters want.

That's what I always say.

You might need a few of them, in that case.

What happened to all your mates?

I thought you said all of Greece would be here tonight.

They're stuck in traffic.

[Julie] Um, darling, don't worry it's going to be fine.

Yeah in half an hour the place will be packed.

Yeah.

And now for the next question.

If you were born in the month of August

what would be your birth flower?

It was my question. This one's mine.

There's two possible answers to this one.

Bonus points if you get them both.

I know this one. I know it.

The gladiolus and the poppy.

Oh, it is official you are gay.

-You have to be. -My aunty's a florist.

So am I. I'm a florist too.

-Well, almost. -Hey hands off Carbo.

This one's mine.

I like the sound of that.

Yeah me too.

Oh. Hey. Hey.

They're getting along really well.

Well, at least tonight won't be a total disaster.

Oh.

Okay I'd like to thank you all for coming.

I could do it personally.

It probably wouldn't take very long.

Anyway we do have a winning team tonight.

Richie and Rachel.

Congratulations.

[cheers and applause]

That's two free meals on the house

courtesy of the Boat Club.

Congratulations.

Well, I couldn't have done it without my partner here.

Oh, he's lying.

I was absolutely no help at all.

[Julie] Oh, okay.

[Carbo] Oh, wow, look at that.

That's not really necessary.

Ah darling we did have a great time.

Yeah the questions were very entertaining.

Bum's on seats. That's all that counts.

Oh, it was good. I'll see you at home.

[Richie] We really should get out of here.

Yeah.

See you Benny.

Is it finished already?

Melissa. What are you doing here?

Carbo invited me.

Ah. Well you're too late.

And ah this is it,

a real crowd puller aren't I?

Oh, well maybe everyone got the wrong night or something.

Yeah, maybe. Who knows.

Listen, I've got to get back cleaning up.

So I'll speak to you later, okay.

Benno, what are you...

What the hell do you think you're doing inviting Mel?

You told me to invite every person I met in my life.

Great, so the only one that shows up is my ex-girlfriend?

-So? -You are so stupid.

Why do you think I didn't call her back?

'Cause I wanted to land this job first

so that I had something to tell her.

Something to show her, be a winner for once.

-You didn't tell me... -And now she's seen me

looking like this. Like a total idiot.

-Thanks for nothing. -Benno. Ben...

Just so you know we're going back to your place

-and not mine. -Oh, yeah.

Oh, what's that?

What?

Did you walk in mud?

[Rachel] Um, I don't know.

No, but there's a footprint right there.

Oh, who cares.

I just had the car cleaned.

Oh, here let me take your mind off it.

Well no, if I don't fix this up right now

the stain could be there forever.

Okay. Right. Just to be clear.

I am offering to go home with you

and all you can think about is mud.

There's a dust buster in the boot.

It'll just take a minute.

I... I promise.

Rachel a minute.

Rachel.

[Libby] There is nothing wrong

with being neat and tidy.

[Rachel] Oh, so let him go home

and get it on with the vacuum cleaner then.

In fact I bet he probably does.

[Libby] Alright fine.

So we're adding to the list

you want a guy who's a complete slob.

No. Two lattes thank you.

Then what's wrong with Richie?

I don't want a complete anything.

I don't want him to be obsessive.

I mean seriously housework or love action?

Now for most guys that is a no brainer.

You know what I think the trouble is.

The fact that you think I'm going to let you

set me up again?

You need to be more open.

You have all these ideas

about what's right, what's not right.

Huh! This coming from a girl

who rejected a guy based on his facial hair.

He looked like Ivan Milat.

And besides we've already established

that I am shallow.

But you're better than me Rachel.

I am not going on anymore blind dates Libby.

Okay. Okay. One last try.

-No. -Well, he's fun.

And he's interesting.

Oh, come on, one drink.

I promise that you will like him.

[knocks on door]

[Carbo] Mate are you awake? It's after 1:00.

Benno?

[Ben] What?

[Carbo] Nothing.

You know I was just checking to make sure.

Make sure I'm not playing with razor blades.

Look I'm sorry about Mel. Really.

It doesn't matter.

[Carbo] Look you might still get to call her.

Look you never know what's going to happen tonight eh?

I mean that Fergus dude could totally stuff things up.

Like I did.

Hey this list is getting longer and longer. Maddox.

[Julie] Yeah well like I said,

the book's coming in very handy.

[Chrissy] Oh, good.

It was just gathering dust at my place.

Oh, that sounds terrible.

I suppose I was re-gifting.

It was your book?

Yeah but it's not like I'm ever going to need it.

Oh, don't say that.

I know it didn't happen with Greg but you're still young.

The plumbing doesn't work, Jules.

Well there's IVF.

Do you know what the success rate is at my age?

Probably a lot higher than the chance of someone my age

getting knocked up again.

Even so there is a tincy problem

of having to meet a man first.

I want you to have the book okay.

Okay.

I'm fine. Some things just aren't meant to be.

Anyway, I've seen how often you go to the toilet.

I might not have kids

but I'll always have bladder control.

[Julie] Yeah and let's face it,

you look fantastic in a bikini.

Exactly. And we wouldn't want to mess with that, would we?

Hey I was just about to send out a search party for you.

[Nathan] I'm sorry Tim, I got caught up with a client.

[Tim] Oh, yeah, who's client?

[Nathan] Well, when I did my callbacks yesterday

I spoke to a couple who were interested in the property.

But for them to buy they would need to exchange contracts

on their current property first.

Hang on Nath, though just back up there

-for a minute will you. -[Nathan] And on top of that

they're going overseas next week.

So if it was all gonna happen that was our timeframe.

Right. Well, why didn't you tell me.

I mean if we've got a client, me.

I'm the one you tell.

Yes because I'd already built up a rapport.

So it just felt like I should be the one

that followed through.

No, it wasn't your decision to make.

You would have said, "no" Tim.

That's why I chose to go behind your back. But...

-Right. -[Nathan] ...I am... I...

I am ready to take on some responsibility around here.

I am.

Nathan, it is not the way we do things around here.

I don't want clients getting the impression

that we're a bunch of cowboys.

That's... That's not the impression

-I intend to give them. -Oh, is that right.

By the end of next week

they are going to think this is the best deal

they have ever done.

And so will you.

Yes, well, you'd better hope so.

And in the meantime it's still your job to answer that.

-Alright. -[Tim] Good.

So what happened to Richie?

Oh! Sadly he turned out to be a bit of a freak.

Do I even want to know?

[Rachel] Well apparently he really likes to clean.

Oh. Well if you don't marry him I will.

I heard that.

Okay I'll see you guys later.

I thought you were having dinner with your Mum tonight?

Apparently not.

Ah sorry. Mystery man awaits.

[Julie] Well, it seems my children

are doing everything they can

to avoid spending time with me.

They just lead busy lives, that's all.

Actually no scratch that. That's two definite no's

the other one can't even be bothered to check his diary.

-Jules. -[Julie] In fact

in terms of my list

the trip to Rome's looking a whole lot more likely.

Although, once the baby's born

I'm going to be too tired

and then too busy and then too old.

And then it'll never happen because I'll be dead.

The kids love you. You know that.

It's just the hormones talking.

I know.

But aren't I allowed to be a little bit upset?

[sighs]

[upbeat music playing]

[Camel] Oi! Show us your tits?

How original.

Cut it out Camel.

[Rachel] Take a good look.

It'd be a bit different to the blow up doll

you're used to.

Yeah less inflation, that's for sure.

[Rachel] Shoot me if I ever end up

with someone like that.

Hi um, Max?

Sorry, I'm so sorry the train was running late and...

Rachel.

You're Max?

And you're Rachel.

Yes. Hi.

God I hate blind dates.

I told Libby that.

Yeah, me too.

Whooo! I can smell the garlic half way down the street.

[Dave] Well, before you come any further

I'm going to have to ask do you have a passport?

[Julie] Ah no, funnily enough the standards around here

have never usually been that high.

Because you know they're never going to let you into Rome

without one.

Is that what this is?

Oh, darling, you're so sweet.

Or some might say extremely cheap.

But it's the best I could do at short notice.

[Julie] Oh, and if Mohammad can't go

to the Trevi Fountain...

Then I say we just stay here

and we can throw a coin into the kitchen sink.

-Go on. -[Julie laughs]

And don't tell me or it'll never come true.

Oh, okay.

Oh.

There you go, one more thing to cross off the list.

I've been going overboard haven't I? I know I have.

Well having a baby's not a terminal illness.

Even when it gets here

there'll still be plenty of time to do other things.

-Mmm. -Well, maybe not for

the first couple of months or so.

Or ten years after that.

Oh well, what's the equivalent of c'est la vie in Italian?

I have absolutely no idea.

[laughs]

Hey I know, why don't we have an Italian name for this kid,

like ah, like Pino or...

I thought you said it was too early.

-Mario. -Ah.

[Dave] Mario Rafter.

It's going on the list.

[Julie] Mario.

Mario.

So we're cruising through the creepy Russian countryside

and suddenly there's a creepier hotel.

Like a mini Dracula's castle.

Right. That impression was helped

by the eight hours of vodka drinking

you'd been doing, hm?

Given that the vodka's really metho.

So we check in and sit down for dinner to be informed

that there's an after dinner show.

And I'm thinking a little Russian dancing,

a little Russian singing.

I can be cultured.

And then the strippers arrive.

Oh, you've got to be kidding.

The male strippers.

In Lycra Cossack outfits.

With velcro down the sides and bare skin jock-straps.

[Rachel] So much for lists.

Finally I was having fun.

-[Max] I'll get this. -Oh.

Um, you know what I really want to hear

the end of that story.

Do you want to go get something to eat somewhere?

Look Rachel I don't want to lead you on here.

You seem like a really gorgeous girl.

I can't see this going anywhere.

Oh, okay. Right I'm not your type?

I know I'm way too picky.

I'm really after a redhead.

I'm sorry.

I know that sounds ridiculous and shallow and pathetic...

No, no, no, no, no, no.

You just want what you want.

-Finnegan? -[Julie] Yeah.

Do you like it for a boy? What Finnegan Rafter.

[Dave] Is that one of Rachel's boyfriends?

No.

Oh, suddenly I'm liking it more.

What's going on here?

Oh, my husband surprised me with a trip to Europe.

-Really? -[Julie] Mm.

When are you going? I didn't even know

you could fly when you're pregnant.

No. It's the kind of journey that doesn't involve jetlag.

Is this one of those euphemistic ways

of talking about something really kinky?

-Um... -Evening all.

[Sammy] Hey I thought you were going to be home

ages ago.

Sorry I had to stay back and make a few calls.

Actually I have to go

and make a few more calls right now.

Oh, what at this time of night?

Yes. I'm trying to make a sale

and I haven't got a whole lot of time to do it.

So I guess that means work went well today?

Tim was okay?

Let's just say that I had to be persuasive

and that's why I really need to pull this off.

Don't worry I'm not going to stay up all night.

[Carbo] Mate you've got nothing to worry about.

[Ben] Hey!

Is that a queue?

Well it doesn't mean he's got the job.

Come on. Let's get out of here Benno.

I'll buy you a pizza. Where are you going?

They haven't got enough staff on tonight.

Not for a crowd that size.

You're not going in there to work.

That's crazy.

You don't help the enemy win the war mate.

The war is over.

Fungus has got the job. End of story.

Benno.

[Carbo] See you mate.

[Rachel] As Ben faced up to his failure that night...

Next morning I had to face up to mine.

Point taken.

What?

Last night. I get it.

Max is me.

That's what it was all about.

So you had fun, right?

He rejected me because of my hair.

-What? -[Rachel] Yeah, apparently

he's only into red-heads.

So the universe is definitely trying to tell me something.

I've taken a good long look at myself

and I am taking that list and tearing it up

and throwing it out the window.

Who knew he would be so picky?

So what about you Miss Libby?

Are you ready to open yourself up to the universe?

Oh, maybe.

Um, I mean I can't promise

I'll turn into the Pacific Ocean overnight.

Oh, I mean seriously

if a guy rocked up to a date wearing double denim,

I'd be out of there so fast.

Oh!

[laughs]

[upbeat music playing]

Don't worry mate.

When I'm doing the rosters I promise

I won't give you the crappy shifts.

Thanks mate. I really appreciate it.

[Derek] Thanks for coming in guys.

Ben can I have a word with you first.

Look it's okay Derek.

-Really no hard feelings. -Ben...

No, no Fergus made a lot of money for the club

and my trivia night, well that kind of sucked.

But I just want to say thanks for the opportunity.

Ben, you've got the job.

What?

I still can't believe it.

And you know what Derek said was most impressive?

The fact that I went in there last night to help out,

even though I wasn't rostered on.

Sign of a true manager, that's what he said.

And the band ended up costing more money

than they made.

Mate that's awesome. I mean I'm so proud right now.

Hey does this mean I get free drinks?

Yeah.

Who you calling?

[Ben] Who do you reckon?

Ah she's going to come crawling back just you wait.

[phone ringing]

Ben, hi.

I guess this means you didn't lose my number?

Yeah sorry. Look I've just been tied up

with all this stuff at work.

Hey listen I got the job.

I got the job as manager.

Ben that's fantastic.

Yeah I know. I totally thought I'd stuffed it up

and that's why I sort of bit your head off

the other night.

Oh, well I...

I kind of felt like I was in the way,

like you didn't really want me around.

No. No, no, it's... It's not that at all.

Hey listen could we catch up sometime?

-[Luke] Chicken or roast beef? -Um...

You get to choose.

Chicken thank you.

Sorry Ben I missed that.

Was... Was that Luke?

Ah yeah, we're just having some lunch.

[Ben] Right. Well, I don't want to hold you up then.

-Ben... -[line hangs up]

She's on a date with Luke.

He's buying her lunch and she's having the chicken.

[Carbo] Mate she's got to eat.

Alright, look she could just be there as mates.

Turn the phone off.

I thought you were asleep.

I can hear you thinking.

It's 10:30, business hours are over.

Hmm. Not in real estate.

A buyer said he might call.

Well, he can leave a message.

No, no, no. Because if he does call tonight

and he's interested then I am back in the game.

You've got that look again.

What?

The look of a successful hunt.

It's very primal and very sexy.

I'm going to make this happen, Sam.

I can feel it.

Feel what exactly?

[phone vibrates]

-No way. -Yes.

[phone beeps]

Hello Nathan Rafter.

No, no it's not too late at all.

Yes they've got all their finance sorted.

No, no, no, not yet

but I think it's fair to say

that all the gears are in motion.

Yep.

Alrighty Tim I'll speak to you soon.

-Okay bye. -[phone beeps]

Good thing you weren't on a video call.

Oh, the way I'm driving this deal,

Tim wouldn't care if I was naked.

Ah yes.

And I think that a congrats is in order for you,

manager of the Boat Club. Nice work Ben.

Thanks for the... thanks for the shirt.

So where's the excitement?

[Ben] Yeah I, I am excited. I am, it's what I wanted.

Yeah. Whoa! See Boat Club.

Okay. Let me guess it starts with 'M' and it ends with 'A'.

Yeah, I totally stuffed it.

She's dating a hot doctor.

[Nathan] Well, then you need to get her back.

It's not that easy.

It is. You've got a goal,

now you just need a plan of attack.

Yeah. No, no more lists.

Lists are what got you the job.

[Ben] I got me the job.

Eye contact and an ugly shirt had nothing to do with it.

Okay. Oh, well then let it go. Let her go.

I'm sure there's a whole world of freaks on the internet

just dying to meet you.

[phone ringing]

[Nathan] I've got to take this.

Nathan Rafter.

No, no, no, now's...

-Oh, hello. -Hey.

-Hey. -Hey.

Congratulations.

Thanks Mum.

That's fantastic news.

My son the manager.

How come I haven't seen you?

I've just been busy getting started on things.

It's pretty full on.

Well, I couldn't be more proud.

Did you get my message?

Oh, yeah, your four messages. Yeah, I got them.

Do you want some breakfast?

[Ben] No I... I better get on.

I'm making eggs. High energy food.

Even a manager's got to eat sometimes.

No I... I really better get going.

Oh, but Mum remember what you said

the other day about grabbing a bite sometime.

-Yeah. -Maybe bowling.

Yeah just the two of us. I'd like that.

Aren't you going to be a bit busy?

No. Never too busy for you.

Oh.

Your shout, yeah?

Yeah. [laughs]

-[Ben] See you. -See you.

[Rachel]Lists are a valuable tool.

A way of focusing your energy.

Making you feel you're in control.

But as a way of defining a soul mate,

well who's in control when it comes to love.

Trawling for hotties again?

Relax it's only me.

No judgment here, remember.

Unless I'm Monique.

[snickers]

So I'm guessing the date the other night

-didn't go too well, huh? -Oh, yes and no.

Ah, I'm apparently too picky

so I've just decided to be a bit more open minded.

Hmm. Well speaking from experience

that can work out very well.

I mean Nathan didn't exactly check all the boxes.

Not for my parents. Not for most of my friends.

Not even for me initially.

Oh, I always thought I was going to end up

with Prince Harry.

Yeah, he is the hot one.

So look I think being open minded is the way to go.

-Hmm, exactly. -But not him.

Or him. Oh.

[both laugh]

Still at least there are options.

Absolutely. I mean put yourself out there,

after all it's not like you're going to meet someone

in your own backyard.

Hmm.

Hey Chrissy, Mum wants to know

if you want to stay for dinner tonight.

Unbelievable.

What?

Well, his credentials on paper were outstanding but...

who knew it was going to come in this kind of package.

Right.

What are you doing here?

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