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[Ben]There are some things in life

you should never ever have to see.

Top of the list, your mother naked.

-Mom? -Ben!

Oh! What the hell is going on in here!

Go on, get out of here. Get lost. Go.

[Ben] Two, your dad crying.

And three, that awful life changing pause

that follows the most important question

you're ever going to ask.

Well?

But I'm getting way ahead of myself.

Rewind. Shock number one.

It was mom in the buff.

-Come here, Doorknob. -Come on, Doorknob.

-Come here. -Come on, Doorknob.

No, no, to me, to me.

-That's a good boy. -A treat? That's bribery.

[Melissa] Not true. He just likes me more.

-Good day you all. -[Ben] Hey dad.

Here he is.

[Melissa] We've been calling him Doorknob.

Doorknob? Great name.

Ah, See? He likes it.

Maybe I could take him for a walk?

-We won't be long. -[Ben] Okay, sure.

[Dave] Do you want to come for a walk with me?

Oh, I think you do.

Come on, Doorknob.

Okay, you guys tell me and then we'll all know.

[Trish] This one looks interesting.

But it's a bit out of my target area.

Oh, you decided where you want to live?

Well, I think we agreed that the eastern suburbs are out.

But anywhere close to Nathan and Sammy suits me fine.

I'll be over borrowing cups of sugar,

or whatever it is that "neighbors" do.

-Won't that be a hoot? -Hilarious.

Oh, good morning, Nathan.

Mom's looking at a place around here.

Isn't that great?

Oh, and you're looking around this area?

-That's, um, that's terrific. -Mmm-hmm.

It's a pity you didn't keep your flat, dad.

Trish could've moved in that.

Oh, you had a flat?

Oh, more like a little townhouse.

Ah, I sold it awhile back, put the money into super.

Oh, that sounds very wise.

Well, so, I thought at the time.

Okay, let's go for a drive and look at some places.

-Excellent idea. -Can I have the car?

If you're good for a lift to the station.

Okay. No, no, now's our chance.

We've got the whole house to ourselves.

Oh, Rachel. Oh, are you sure about this?

Yes, of course. Now, just seize the moment.

-Let yourself be free. -Okay.

-Stop stressing. -What?

Doorknob will be fine.

No, I'm not worried about Doorknob.

I'm worried about dad.

He's never been like this before.

-Like what? -A dog person.

He never let us have one when we were kids.

Now, all of a sudden he's the dog whisperer.

Well, maybe it's a mid-life crisis thing.

No, it's too weird.

He's becoming obsessive.

I reckon there's something else going on.

I'm going to go and talk to mom.

Anyone home? Mom?

-Ben! -Oh!

What the hell is going on in here!

Go on, get out of here. Get lost. Go.

[Ben] And there was strike number one off the list.

Oh, the terrible, terrible list.

Ben, I am not running a porn ring.

What, sort of, idiotic thing is that to say?

Well, then what is it?

Some, sort of, adult pay per view thing?

Hey, I'm open-minded. I can handle it. I think.

Don't be a moron, Ben.

[Ben] You know what? You're right.

I can't handle it. I don't want to know.

What you do in your own time is your own business.

Well, I'm all ears if someone wants to start talking.

No, it was supposed to be a surprise.

And it still can be.

Seriously, I don't want to know.

Ben, would you just shut up, okay?

I was just taking some photos of mom.

Oh?

-The start of a series. -Yeah.

To celebrate mom's pregnancy.

And I resent any implications of smut, thank you.

-It is art. -[Julie] Mmm-hmm.

Nudie photos.

[Rachel] Art that chronicles the amazing changes

that are taking place in mom's body.

I'm sorry you had to find out this way.

It really was meant to be a surprise.

What do you think, dad?

[Dave] Mmm-hmm.

I think...

I think you look absolutely gorgeous.

-[Ben] Gorgeous? -Shut up, you.

And you've done a good job. Really great.

-Don't you think? -Yeah.

-Don't you think? -Yeah, they're great.

Thanks for walking Doorknob, dad.

I'll catch you guys later. Come on.

-[Rachel] Philistine. -[Ben] Pervert.

Oh.

Oh, I'm glad you approve.

Approve? You should be in an art gallery.

-Oh. -[Dave] Forget the Mona Lisa.

-You're magnificent. -Oh.

I'm going to go and freshen up.

[chuckles]

-That was gratifying. -Yeah.

So, um, the Mona Lisa, hey?

Oh. No, I think that's a slight overstatement.

It's the only painting he knows.

Still, he might be onto something.

Hey listen, I need a favor.

You need to make yourself scarce tomorrow night.

So, how come?

Ben's rostered off and I want to surprise him

and I need some space.

-Ooh, like that is it? -Don't be a grub.

Look, if you want me to get out

of my own house as a favor.

I'm going to need some details.

Well, I don't know details 'cause I still don't know

-what I'm doing yet. -Yeah, well come on

give me something like how long am I supposed

-to bugger off for? -I'm not sure. Awhile?

Well, how long's awhile?

I don't know. Late.

-Very late. -Very late, eh?

Just keep it a secret, okay?

-Yeah, no sweat. -[Doorknob barks]

Hey, no dogs in the house!

-I'm passing through. -What's up with you?

Okay, I just saw my mom starkers.

Wow, uh, what?

She's doing this photo thing.

Oh, with Rachel?

You know about it?

Oh, what's going on here? Come on.

Um, photographs charting the development

of Julie's pregnancy. I think it's really sweet.

Yeah, I agree.

I mean, some hot chick in lingerie.

Now, we're talking. Classy, not pervy.

But when it's your mom, no way.

Come on, come on.

-So, about tomorrow... -Not a word.

-[Jake] Took your time. -Did I?

Yeah, well, I can't stay very long.

I have to go get some photos printed off for mom.

And you seem to be standing all the way over there.

Mmm-hmm. I seem to be, don't I?

I don't see how we can get anything done

if that's the case.

Oh, okay.

Yeah?

-[object clatters] -[laughs]

Oh, I cannot believe I am 25 years old

and I'm about to do it in my dad's shed.

What, too kinky?

No, no, no, it's just a bit weird, that's all.

Who knows, maybe one day we'll take it

to the next level and actually do it in a bed.

Are you saying you want to?

What? Move into the bedroom?

If that's what the next level is, yeah.

Why? Do you?

Never answer a question with a question.

I've noticed you're being quite evasive yourself.

And we're wasting time.

And you're hot.

You all right, mate? Not totally scarred for life?

Yeah, I'll live. I'm just knackered.

Work's really full on at the moment.

Yeah?

Yeah, I was supposed to have tomorrow night off.

But we've just had a function booked.

Looks like I'll have to work after all.

Well, maybe you should chuck a sickie.

No way. Are you serious?

Functions are all hands on deck.

Yeah, but maybe you should chuck a sickie.

-What's the matter with you? -I can't say.

I can. You've gone wrong in the head.

No, Mel told me not to spill.

Hello?

Okay, Mel told me to make myself scarce.

I think she's got a surprise for you.

What kind of surprise? Good or bad?

I don't know. Good?

Maybe she needs to tell me something.

Look mate just chill, okay? She wants to surprise you.

Be there.

Yeah, Mel might not be the only one

with the surprise up her sleeve.

Do you reckon you could make yourself scarce

tonight as well?

No problem. Want to get in first, eh?

Yeah. Something like that.

I love it. It's perfect. I can't wait to move in.

Shh. Don't act too enthused or they'll jack up the price.

Well, why would they do that?

I mean, this isn't a bartering system.

I have rights. Excuse me.

Now, I have another couple of properties

to look at this morning. So, let's keep this brief.

I'll need a copy of the floor plan

so I can start working out

furniture placement, obviously.

And then I'll be in and settled pronto.

Um, if you've got another copy of the application form.

We'd love to grab one.

Sorry, for taking up your time I know how busy you are but...

-Oh, I love that tie. -Right.

The agency contact details are overleaf.

Thanks.

Mmm-hmm.

Well, how very rude.

Well, mom, you can't just waltz in there

and boss them around. You're not buying the place.

It's a rental.

You've got to suck up to them.

-[Julie] Oh, it's-- -[Rachel] What do you think?

It's great, isn't it?

-Better than the Mona Lisa. -Well, it's um...

Where should we hang it up?

Big. Oh, no not in here. No.

-Why not? -Well, it's, um, it's...

It is you, mom.

It's womanly and natural.

Gorgeous.

Well, you do have a beautiful eye, you know.

Mmm-hmm. It helps when you've got a beautiful subject.

Oh, darling. No, I'm serious.

You should make a career of this.

Maybe you could try the male form next.

Speaking of male forms, how is your boyfriend?

Whoa, where did that come from?

There is someone though, isn't there?

No. That just...

-Maybe... -Ah! [laughs]

Okay, now that you mention it.

Yeah.

Jake and I have been getting along quite well.

I knew it! Those sneaky texts, I knew something was going on.

Yes. I was actually going to ask you

if you wouldn't mind if I asked him

-over for dinner? -Oh, yeah, I'd love it.

We wouldn't mind if Jake came over for dinner,

-would we? -Why not?

He spends most of his time here anyway.

Yes, and he is potentially dating our daughter.

What?

Mum...

-When did this start? -Ah...

[Rachel] Dad, nothing's started. It's...

Oh, and that's not the only thing

new around here.

Ta-da!

Bugger me dead.

What the hell's that supposed to be?

Well...

Wow. Well, it's great.

It's a beautiful, beautiful thing.

Since when did this place become some, sort of,

a nudie commune?

Did you pick that up from that weirdo

mother's group of yours?

Nine Moons is not a weirdo mother's group.

Honestly though, the picture's one thing

but to have it blown up so big.

It's just, not that it's not great,

it's, it... It is.

[Ted] Sell tickets and make a fortune

-why don't you? -[Rachel] Grandad!

This is called art.

That's right.

And it's important to Rachel and me.

Oh, yeah. Yeah, of course.

Yeah, art.

[Dave] It's great. It really is.

-Great. -[Julie] Oh,

well I'm glad you agree because up it goes.

You can just bloody well get used to it.

Rachel, can you take down the cricket bat.

-[Rachel] Yep. -What?

Fine.

[Ben]And now it wasn't just me.

Everyone could see mum naked.

All the time.

[Nathan coughs]

There is a huge naked photo of my mother

-on the lounge room wall. -I know.

Isn't it gorgeous?

Ah. It's something.

Um, listen.

I need to talk to you about mum's house hunting.

I need to talk to you about that photo.

-No... -This is important.

What and this isn't?

How did you go?

We've got a little bit of a problem.

Mum isn't exactly good at dealing with rental agents.

I think in her mind she thinks she's about to drop

half a mil on a summer house in Venice.

And the guy should be completely grateful

-for her business. -Yeah, well,

she'll get better, Sam. Don't stress.

-Talk the agent for me? -[laughs]

-No, no! No way. -Please! Come on.

You know how to speak their language.

There's no way the guy would've processed

the other applications yet.

Sam, she's got to learn somehow.

Well, she's never done this before in her life.

Please.

[Doorknob barking]

[Ben] Shh.

I'm trying to surprise Melissa.

Hello?

Guess who's home?

Mel?

[Melissa] Ben? What are you doing home?

I thought you were working.

I, ah, gave myself an early mark.

What are these?

Oh, they're yours.

Oh, they're gorgeous.

There's champagne too.

-What? -In the fridge.

That's so sweet.

You look nice.

Where've you been?

Nowhere, just out with a friend.

Which friend?

No one you know. Just a friend from work.

Ben, I'm really sorry.

I had no idea you were planning anything.

How could you?

That's the thing with surprises.

I'll make it up to you, I promise.

Don't worry about it.

I'm just going to jump in the shower.

Get all this make up off.

[Dave] Good day. I hope you don't mind.

I grabbed him on the way out.

Oh, no, course not.

[Dave] You know, I took a plastic bag.

All disposed of.

Great.

Ben, what are you doing out here?

Oh, we're just having a bit of a chat.

I, ah, took the dog for a walk.

Maybe we could make a regular thing of it?

Sure, yeah.

I'll see you later, mate.

Have a good one.

You're right. Your dad is obsessed with this dog.

What did your mum say the deal was?

She didn't.

-She's playing up. -Are you right, mate?

-Ever heard of knocking? -Mate, she's playing up.

[Carbo] You know the morning can be a very sensitive time

-for a guy? -[Ben] Mate, Melissa's doing

-the dirty on me. -What?

I wanted to surprise her last night, right?

-Yeah. -[Ben] Bought the champagne.

Bought the flowers.

Came home, no one.

She gets in at midnight and says she's been out

-with a friend. -So she was out with a friend.

Uh, 'no one you know?

That's the lamest excuse in the book.

Well, Mel wouldn't do anything like that, mate.

-She's nuts about you. -[Ben] She knew you were out.

She thought I was working. It's the perfect opportunity.

There were two empty wine glasses on the table.

Well, I just don't see it, mate, okay?

-It's not her style. -She had all this make up on.

She never wears make up. Not when she's out

meeting a girlfriend.

She was distant, she wouldn't...

-Look, you're paranoid. -Maybe.

Maybe that's the surprise she's got for me.

Maybe she's going to give me the old heave ho.

Well she can forget about that! I won't be here!

Look man can you just take a deep breath

and think about your ticker, okay?

And stop being such a freak!

Now,

can I get back to a little bit more me time?

Oh, yeah, sure.

Gross.

Come on, guys. You've got to admit

-it's intense. -I don't know mate.

Just having it up there it's...

-growing on me. -[Julie] Oh,

growing on you, is it?

Told me you liked it.

I've got to go to work.

-On a Sunday? -Yep. Duty calls.

So, how long have you three been standing here

making a mockery of Rachel's beautiful photograph?

We're not making a mockery of it.

[Julie] You know, I honestly thought

that if anyone was going to support me

through this journey. It would be my family.

-We are supporting you. -Yeah.

We just think you should take it down.

Yeah, we're right behind you, Jules. It's just...

Just what?

Well it's just...

Jake.

What about Jake?

Well, he's coming for dinner and...

don't you think it'll be a bit full on for him

to have to, you know.

Don't be ridiculous.

Jake is a grown man.

He'll appreciate that for what it is.

A subtle, tasteful piece of art.

[Julie] Exactly. Instead of acting

like hysterical school boys, which is what I'm getting

-from you two. -This isn't hysteria.

[Julie] Well, what is it then?

[Dave] Ted, what it is?

Creative feedback.

Yeah.

You know, I'm really disappointed in you two.

Oh, come on be reasonable, Jules.

[Julie] No. It's a beautiful photograph.

It makes me feel good about myself and it stays.

You two can just grow up.

Are you losing it? Because I am seriously

losing it. Look, Nath,

can I be a pain and please get you to tackle

the Sandcastle reps?

If we each do a bit we can knock it off quicker

and get out the door late instead of really late.

Sure.

Thank you so much.

First drink's on me.

I thought they were free?

Well, either way.

You're an angel.

[Dave] Hey, Jake.

Didn't think we had a job on.

Ah, we don't.

Oh, that's right, you're here for dinner.

-I forgot, sorry. -Yeah.

[Dave] Yeah so...

You and Rachel, eh?

Look mate,

maybe I should've said something.

You think maybe?

Well, it wasn't planned. It--

-Just happened? -Yeah.

And I want you to know that--

You really, really respect her?

[Jake] I do mate, yeah.

I'd never do anything to hurt her. I--

[laughs] mate, it's cool. Of course you do.

You wouldn't be here for dinner otherwise.

-You wouldn't be here at all. -No.

[laughs] sorry.

I brought wine.

I thought you were more of a beer drinker.

Yeah, but this is different.

The guy at the bottlo said it'll go with anything.

So, I guess I should give it to Julie.

I mean, Mrs. Rafter.

Actually on that point, there's just one thing--

[Rachel] Dad, leave the guy alone.

-Hey. -Hey.

What were you two talking about?

Nothing. I'm just rolling up the hose.

Oh.

Hey, I thought I heard voices.

-Hi Jake. -Hello, Mrs. Rafter.

Oh no, no, no, Julie please.

-No need to be formal. -Okay, Julie.

He brought wine.

Oh, lovely.

Not that I'll be drinking any. Come inside.

Oh, yeah and Jake you're into photography,

-right? -Rachel.

Mum and I have something to show you.

So, Jake,

have you been training this weekend?

-No, it's the off season. -Oh.

I go for a run every now and then.

[Dave] Yeah, it's a good idea.

Preseason will be on before you know it.

Yeah.

How's your lamb?

It's really nice, thank you.

Would you like, uh, a top up of wine?

Um, no thanks, I'm driving.

Jake you, uh, can't help but have noticed

our latest artistic acquisition?

[clear throat]

Julie showed me when I came in.

Dad.

It's not like we can't talk about it, is it?

Well, actually we've already talked about it.

-You just got here late. -Mm.

Yes and Jake actually approved.

What else could he do?

Grandad's idea of art is a still life

of a fruit bowl.

Well, at least a fruit bowl wouldn't put me off my food.

-What!? -Nudity in its place, Jules.

Oh, and where's that, dad?

Oh, for goodness sake.

Actually, um,

-I really like it. -Oh.

[Jake] I reckon it's a great shot.

Rachel's a good photographer.

[Ted] Mm.

Can I... Can I have some more gravy?

Yes, um, Rachel, thanks.

[Rachel] Of course. My pleasure.

[Jake] Thank you.

[phone ringing]

Just the man I was thinking about.

Are you far off?

I thought you said you got out of it.

Well, can't you get someone else

to run the function?

Right, um, no, no, no nothing special.

Just, um, just try not to be too late.

Okay. Bye.

So, I saw you talking to Jackson Cade.

He was the one with the receding hairline?

Ah, no, no, no, the ah, the fauxhawk.

Ah, Tubby Fats is the one with the receding hairline.

Oh, the one that was trying to get into your pants?

[Layla] Yeah, and next time you see him do that,

call me babe thing.

Please interrupt immediately.

What's wrong?

This phone call I was supposed to make.

I completely forgot.

Honey, do not worry about it, okay?

Just call them tomorrow and explain

you had a function, you got held up.

No, no it's a personal call. It's for Sammy's mum.

She's applying for this house and I was, I'm supposed to...

Hi, hi, my name's Nathan Rafter.

I know it's really late to call

but I'm just calling in regards to the property

on Shanahan Street. I was...

It's gone?

Yep.

Um, okay.

Here's the deal.

-[Ben] Hey. -How was work?

[Ben] Busy.

What's this?

Snap.

It was supposed to be for you.

Right.

[Melissa] I had this whole thing worked out

just like you did last night.

I was going to try and surprise you

but I guess we both know surprises

don't always work out the way we planned.

Surprise?

-But I thought-- -What?

Nothing.

[Melissa] Rachel took it.

I know, it's a little bit cheesy but you said

that you liked pictures of girls in their lingerie

as long as it's not your mum.

Rachel took this photo?

-When? -Last night.

That's where I really was.

So that...

Oh, God I get it.

Get what?

Well, I mean,

you got to admit that it might've looked a bit bad.

What are you talking about?

Well, last night when you were out

and you came home so late and you were wearing

all this make up I thought--

Thought what?

Nothing. Doesn't matter.

I'm an idiot.

That I was cheating on you?

Yes.

-No. -[Melissa] Yes.

Oh, come on. It did...

-It did look kind of suss. -Suss?

[Ben] Well, I just thought, you know,

out with a friend from work. No one you know--

After everything we've been through,

after we just got back together,

you really think that I would--

you know what? You are still the same

-immature, judgmental-- -[Ben] Melissa.

[Melissa] I don't believe this.

[Ben] Oh. I said I was sorry.

Well, maybe sorry's not going to cut it this time.

What's that supposed to mean?

I don't know. I just...

I need to take a walk.

Please tell me what I can do to make it up to you.

Please, I'll do it anything. Just say anything.

What does this say about us?

That you don't even look for an explanation,

you just jump to the worst possible assumption

you can make?

[Jake] Mm.

Thank you for a great night.

[Julie] Oh, you're welcome.

Thanks for the vote of confidence.

Oh, no worries.

Can't wait for the rest of the series.

[Dave] The rest of the series.

Bring it on.

Well, see you then.

Yeah, might see you tomorrow, yeah?

Yeah.

Oh, go on, kiss her for God's sake.

We're not prudes in this family.

Well, some of us anyway.

[Dave] Come on, Jake.

-I'll walk you to the car. -Dad.

[Dave] Just to talk about work.

I swear to god if you search his wallet for condoms--

No, it's all right.

Come on, Jake. Early start.

-Where's your wallet? -Dad!

[Dave] Kidding.

I like him.

A lot.

I think I do too.

[laughs]

He's a lovely broadminded young man.

Yes he is, isn't he?

Plus he's helped prove one thing.

Mm, what's that?

Much as I love your photo,

its work here is done.

For what it's worth, that can't have been easy.

It's not every night you get to sit down

in front of an art show of your boss wife.

Look if you're cool, I'm cool.

Cool? I don't think so.

But thanks for handling it so well.

It's tricky, keeping work and this stuff separate.

Yeah, no worries, boss.

After hours. It's Dave.

Sweet.

See you, Dave.

Thanks, mate.

[engine turning over]

See you, mate.

[Doorknob barking]

No!

[thuds]

Hold the door, Ben. Ben, hold the door.

He just ran across the road.

The car wasn't travelling very fast

but it's okay, mate, it's all right.

We didn't see where he got hit exactly

but he couldn't walk properly afterwards.

All right. Shh.

[Dave] Just take it easy, take it easy.

Let's take a look at it, okay.

It's okay mate.

It's okay. It's okay.

Just relax, it's okay.

You okay?

Here it is, the second of those things

you should never have to see.

Yeah, it's just--

[cries]

It's okay.

[woman] It looks like his pelvis is broken.

We can operate but it's not a simple procedure.

Oh, don't worry about the cost.

Just do what you can.

Hey, can I ask you something?

Yeah, sure.

What's the deal with Doorknob? What's going on?

I've been remembering stuff.

From when I was a kid.

Well, you never said much about your childhood.

We, sort of, knew not to go there.

It's all about a dog.

Not him.

Another dog.

And it won't go away.

And to be honest, I don't really...

I don't really want it to because it's like

he's a connection to all that,

to when I was a kid.

I never had that before.

[Ben] In the end, it's hard to say

what was scarier.

Mum's naked flesh

or dad's naked emotion.

Hi.

-Thank you. -For what?

Mum's already started shopping for the apartment.

Please, tell me you've sorted it.

What did he say?

-Did she get it? -Calm down, she got it.

Oh yes! Thank you so much.

-Oh, it's okay. -No, really.

You've really come through for me

right when I needed you and it means a lot.

Well, you're welcome.

-Where are you going? -To tell mum the good news.

Oh, don't you think it's a bit late for that?

[Sammy] Hey, mum, Nathan did it.

He got it.

You were gone awhile.

Yeah, sorry about that.

If you're trying to make a point, some, kind of,

stupid tit for tat thing--

Doorknob got run over.

My God, how?

He ran out after dad.

Well, is he okay?

The, uh, the vet's operating now.

Not sure about dad though.

He's a wreck.

Oh, god that's awful.

Poor guy.

How did he get out? Did I leave the gate open?

Oh, it's not your fault.

I should've been watching him.

I'm sorry.

Me too.

I'm sorry too, I really am.

-Yeah, it's okay. -No, it's not.

I've been going over and over everything in my head

and I've been a complete idiot.

I don't want to be an idiot anymore.

I love you.

[Dave] You disapprove.

-No. -You do.

It's written all over your face.

Well, what do you want me to say?

That I did the right thing.

Of course, I want the dog to live.

-Good then. -But $2000.

-It's a lot of money, I know. It... No,

-it's a big lot of money-- -Look I owe him, Jules.

I know it sounds weird but that dog helped

put me back in touch with things from my past.

I just couldn't let him die.

Hi, yeah, it's Dave Rafter again.

I understand that. I just would...

Yeah, you will let me know if there's any news.

[Trish] No, no, if that's what was discussed

then that's fine. I mean,

I just wasn't sure that we'd agreed

on that particular amount.

No, no, no, of course, I still want it.

Yes, yes, that's great.

All right, I'll see you then. Thank you, bye.

All good?

When can you pick up the key?

-This morning. -Oh, that's exciting.

Wonderful.

Then what's wrong.

Well, it seems in order to secure the lease,

there may have been some negotiations.

But why?

You know she's on a budget.

Mm, I had no choice.

We never discussed giving them more money for the apartment.

[Nathan] I was on the spot. What did you want me to do?

You said that you wanted her to get the place.

Not for fifty dollars a week more!

That fifty thousand she got from dad

is all she's got until she gets a job.

God knows how long that will be.

Well, I just I thought you wanted her

-out of your hair. -On her terms, Nathan!

Not as a matter of convenience.

-I couldn't do that, could I? -Why not?

Because the apartment had already gone.

What?

So, soon but... Well the agent said to me

that it wasn't going to be going--

Yeah, yeah, I got caught up at work, Sam,

and I forgot to call.

But I rang later and the place was gone

but then I made an offer and he said yes.

He said yes. I'm sorry.

Don't be upset with Nathan.

You know, he was only doing what he had to do.

Putting work before everything else.

Yeah, it happens.

You know it's men and their careers.

Like dad and his?

Okay, maybe Nathan's not like your father after all.

You're lucky to have him.

He can't make work an excuse for everything.

I learnt that from you and dad.

You're right. I mean,

I spent our whole life together

playing second fiddle.

There's a lesson learned the hard way.

Don't always be the one to compromise.

Be happy for me, darling.

Oh, I am.

[Trish] Oh, and don't be a stranger.

You're really lucky having Nathan.

All the Rafters, I mean that.

Hey, what's so important

that can't wait till after work?

Um,

there's something you need to know about me.

Oh, you've got insomnia.

Oh, right okay.

What's wrong?

If there's ever going to be anything between us--

There is something between--

[Rachel] No, just listen, okay?

Anything long lasting.

There's something you have to know about me.

And last night proved that you might

be able to handle it.

Handle what?

My ex-boyfriend sent out an email

of us having sex.

It didn't leave much to the imagination.

I'm not going to hide from it, okay?

But it is always going to be out there.

And if we want to know each other,

then we need to be honest.

[phone ringing]

Hey, Ben Rafter.

Dog.

Have we found a dog?

I only considered lying about Doorknob

for the tiniest, tiniest moment.

You saw the posters.

Yep, that sounds like him.

Wow, he's a long way from home.

Yeah, yeah you can come and pick him up.

Only you're going to have to call the vet.

Yeah, he's okay

but there's been a bit of an accident.

I've spoken to his owner.

She's on her way right now to see him.

Thanks for everything.

Anytime.

I'm going to wait in the car.

Time to go back to your mum, eh?

I probably sound like a real wuss.

But I won't forget you, mate.

Don't know exactly what you started here but...

take care, eh?

[Julie] How are you feeling?

Oh, pretty average.

It's unbelievable the things that knock you for a six.

Yeah, a picture of a gorgeous naked woman

in your lounge room wall will do that to you every day.

Well, maybe this will help take your mind off things.

It just arrived from births,

deaths and marriages.

My birth certificate.

-Hi. -Hey.

Let me guess, you're not here to see dad?

-No. -It's messed with your head,

-hasn't it? -Rachel--

No, no, it's okay. Look, just tell me okay.

I'm a big girl. I can handle it.

Actually, I figured, well,

since you're confessing stuff.

I may as well come clean too.

-Oh. -I mean, that's fair, right?

I mean, both of us putting everything

on the table and--

Yeah, oh, okay, well,

I've also done yoga nudists

and ice addicted psychopaths.

So, if you want to top that--

No, Rachel, can you let me speak?

Can you let me speak?

Okay, sorry.

-Okay. -Sorry.

All right.

Well, it's just this one time

I was seeing this girl, right?

And she was really nice and really pretty.

But I just wasn't that into it, you know?

Anyway, I... I didn't want to hurt her feelings

so I got my mate Micko to give her the flick for me.

I couldn't face her after that.

It's been eating me up ever since.

Oh, okay.

Well, that's not that bad.

Still, it's pretty dodgy.

I mean, she ended up going to a different high school.

I never saw her again.

I never got round to saying sorry.

What, hang on a minute.

How old were you when this happened?

Twelve.

That does not excuse

my shocking behavior.

All right?

However,

I'll consider forgiving you if you consider forgiving me.

I don't know.

That's a pretty tough ask.

I think it traumatized Micko too.

So,

am I forgiven?

Do we have a deal?

Yes, we have a deal.

-Hey. -Hey.

How was the flat?

Ah, hmm, she'll get there.

-Sam I just want to-- -It's okay.

You got her in there effective immediately.

The place was empty.

You got her in there.

Are you okay?

Yeah I'm good.

Ah,

and I've decided to do that TAFE course after all.

-What, journalism?

[Melissa] Yeah, features writing.

Mum's sorted,

you've got your new job and...

I think it's my turn now.

-Do you want to quit your job? -No, no, need.

It's not full time but it is something

that I really want to do.

Okay.

It's not cheap but I know we can find the money.

I just... I don't want to be that wife

who sits around getting bitter and twisted

waiting for her man to come home.

And you'll have your focus,

I'll have mine and...

we're both moving forward.

What do you think?

Go for it.

It's not going to open by itself.

[Dave] It's amazing something so life changing

could come in such an ordinary envelope.

[Julie] Oh.

[Dave] You know, and today of all days,

the day that the dog goes.

The whole universe is trying to tell me something.

Well, so let it.

Dave, open it.

My hands haven't shaken this much

since I put that ring on your finger.

Well?

My mother's name is Rachel.

My God you're kidding me.

You chose Rachel.

You pushed for the name.

Not so sure about the surname.

Warne.

Rachel War... Warne?

God don't tell me we're related to Warney.

No don't even go there.

Father unknown.

How do you feel?

Excited, scared, freaked out.

The door's open, Jules.

And where's it going to lead?

Maybe we should send a card?

Ah, I'm not sure they make a card for,

we hope your dog, who we were looking after

and secretly wanted to steal,

-gets better soon. -[laughs]

-Hey? -What's wrong?

-Come here. -What are you doing?

[Ben] And here we are.

Remember moment three?

The moment you ask the big question

and hope against hope

that you get the right answer.

Melissa, will you marry me?

And then, worse than a wrong answer,

there's that pause.

Well?

Uh, I don't... I don't... I don't know what to say.

How about yes?

How about...

not just yet?

Woo-hoo!

Woo-hoo, really?

Yeah absolutely. At least you didn't say no.

Not just yet means that one day there might be a yes.

And that's almost a yes.

And that'll do me for now.

Stay here tonight?

[Ben] Sometimes there's only one thing scarier

than naked flesh, or naked emotion,

and that's naked optimism.

Because that can set you up for a really big fall.

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