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[theme music playing]

[Julie] Pregnant at this stage in my life.

Not something I'd planned.

Already the mother to three grown-ups.

Eldest 25, youngest, 21.

What lies in store.

One thing for sure...nappies.

[Nathan] Of course it's amazing.

But have you decided what you're gonna do?

[Sammy] Are you gonna keep it?

Of course they are.

Right, Mom? You are, aren't you?

Look, it's not an easy decision to make.

There's other factors at play.

Such as...

Well, you know, I'm a lot older for a start.

But your dad's right. It's a big decision.

And we know you're all gonna have

different perspectives on it.

Well, from my perspective

it is fantastic.

I think what mom's trying to say

is that it's her perspective that counts.

Hers and dad's.

I wasn't saying that as some kind of edict.

[Julie] Oh, no. We know that, darling.

[Dave] Look, we're just telling you so that you know

and you can give us all the space we need

-to make a decision. -There's no worries.

You just take all the space you need, Dad.

-Thanks, Nathan. -You're welcome.

[laughter]

Right. Well, that's you lot up to speed.

What time did you say Ben was getting here?

That's awesome! This is... this is amazing!

Congratulations! Good on you.

I don't even want to know how it happens.

That's totally gross.

Bet you guys are feeling pretty stupid now, eh?

Contraception, you ever hear of that?

All those lectures you gave me in high school.

Not so smart now, are you?

Mm, that's enough out of you thanks.

-It's crazy, right? -Yeah, probably.

-Yeah. -Yeah. Look,

we just wanna keep you in the loop.

Now we're gonna go for a walk and clear our heads.

Yeah, that's a good idea and hey don't worry

about dinner. We've got it.

Oh. Oh, and listen

if anyone sees grandad, don't mention this.

We want to tell him ourselves.

You know what he's gonna say about it.

Yeah, that's why I wanna handle it.

[Rachel] Okay, our lips are sealed.

This is unreal! Isn't it incredible?

Mom's gonna have it though, won't she?

Oh, yeah.

Well, how can you be so sure?

Oh, because she's mom.

Yeah. Hey I got to go.

Uh, front door's that way.

Yeah. No... I came over the fence.

Hey, did you see a guy hanging out, out the front?

Looks like a bit of a tosser?

Well, don't know about tosser

but there was a guy out there

with a truly hot car.

Yeah. That's ah Melissa's ex-fiance.

[dramatic music playing]

-Is he still out there? -[Ben] Yeah.

[Carbo] Joke's on him then. He'll be waiting for a while.

No, she'll be here any sec.

She's coming for the date, remember?

[Carbo] Well, let's tell him to rack off then.

If he's got a problem with it, we can take him.

Oh, yeah, yeah. Cause Mel would really go for that.

Oh, what are you gonna do then?

I don't know. What can I do?

-Well, she's your girlfriend. -[Ben] Well, technically

we're not still together, so if she wants

to talk to her ex, I can't really stop her.

Oh, you're taking the Mr. Sensitive approach.

-Very impressive, Benno. -[Ben] Hey, here she comes.

Come on. Come, come, come, come.

I'd have called but your bodyguard

wouldn't cough up your phone number.

What are you doing here, Shannon?

I heard you came to Perth.

Saw pretty much everyone but me.

You left me standing there

at the church in front

of both of our families.

Do you know what that felt like?

[Carbo] He's kind of fit.

What did you say he was again?

Some kind of runner or something?

[Ben] No, he's a footballer.

Serious? What team?

[Ben] Who cares what team.

[Carbo] Well, if it was premier league--

Shut up, okay? I want to hear this.

One card in two years.

We weren't just engaged, Melissa.

We were best mates.

Okay, you've had your chat now piss off, Sharon.

They almost got married. They've got a lot

-to catch up on. -Yeah, you're not helping.

What are you worrying about? Mel's back with you now,

-isn't she? -[Ben] What do you reckon?

Compare the two of us. He looks like Colin Farrell

and plays premier league soccer.

[Melissa] But I would change the way I did it.

That was wrong.

And if there was any way I could make it up to you I--

There is, uh, one way.

To have dinner with me. No strings.

I just think we need to talk properly.

You owe me that at least.

-I can't tonight. -Well, then, tomorrow night.

Okay.

Never thought I'd say this...

but it is good to see you.

-[Ben] Yeah, they're done. -[Carbo] I reckon.

Come on let's go.

[dramatic music playing]

I just don't think this arrangement's

doing it for me. It needs a bit of kangaroo paw.

-Yeah. -[Carbo] Or you know

for a bit of color balance. Texture.

-[Ben] Yeah. -Hi, Mel.

Hi. The door was open.

Are you okay?

Where's Shannon?

Um, he had to get back.

-Back to Perth? -To his hotel.

Uh, right. So are you all right?

Um, I don't know.

Uh, weren't you looking for some kangaroo paw?

I don't know. I'm thinking maybe

Baby's Breath might bring it up...

I'll go find some.

I feel terrible.

Why?

Shannon's a nice guy. I really hurt him.

Is that what he said?

How would you feel if your bride-to-be

-was a no show? -[Ben] Hey, no, no, no.

I believe him. I was just wondering

why he's here. What does he want?

I don't know. Closure.

Explanations.

I said I'd have dinner with him tomorrow.

Fair enough.

Hey, but what about us?

Are we still on for tonight?

Um, I don't think I'm really up for it.

Sorry. Uh, I was really looking forward

to it too.

Uh, another night, yeah?

[dramatic music playing]

Say something.

What do you want me to say?

Well, what you're thinking.

If we can't be honest now.

-[sighs] -Okay.

Honest opinion.

Remember how we felt the day that Ben moved out?

That brief 48 hours of freedom before Nathan moved in,

Rachel moved in, Ted moved in.

No, the world was our oyster.

Yeah, exactly. And it still can be.

Yeah, they won't stick around forever.

Dad might.

Yeah, but Ted does his own thing,

the kids will move on. They'll find their own places.

But if we have a baby right now,

we'll be back to square one. We'll be back to nappies,

school runs...

I mean we'll be sixty years old by the time

the kid gets out of school.

We may as well just apply for our seniors cards

and book ourselves into a retirement village.

-Oh. -Yeah our lives will be over.

There you go. You know, that's my honest opinion.

-Your turn. -No. I feel the same.

-Well that's good... -It's insane.

...that's good. At least we're on the same page.

Jules? Aren't we?

Well, no I'm torn, you know.

I mean, this part of me's with Ben saying,

"No way it's crazy, it's stupid."

But this... [sighs]

This part of me...

Well, I just... It feels the way I did

with all the kids.

You know especially Rachel. She wasn't planned

but God when I found out it was just...

It was the most incredible feeling.

Abortion's never been an option for me.

You know that.

Well, maybe not then but this is now.

We've got to look at all the pros and cons.

See a specialist. Hear the facts.

Yeah.

I know you're right.

[dramatic music playing]

[Rachel] Okay, about 10 more minutes

the potatoes will be good to go.

-Vegies? -Getting there.

Uh, shouldn't we call them and see what time

-they're gonna be home? -Mmm, no.

I'm sure they can't be that much longer.

What'd I tell you?

Evening all.

-Oh, hi, Ted. -Hey, Grandad.

You three mucking in together?

What's the big occasion?

There's no occasion. We just thought

we'd give mom and dad the night off.

Oh. Can I help?

Um, not really.

Just get your taste buds ready.

Well, I'll go and wash my hands then.

Now, remember it is not up to us to tell him,

it's mom and dad's news.

And what news would that be?

[dramatic music playing]

[Ted] Yeah well it, uh, explains a fair

bit about your behavior lately.

Well, my head's been in a bit of a spin.

Mm.

Dad, um, look, I know how you felt

about Rachel's situation and...

[sighs] look this is...

this is very different. You know, I'm a lot older.

There are so many risks and so many reasons

-not to go through with this. -Julie--

No, no, no. Dad, can you just...

can you just let me finish?

You've been talking about moving out

and I don't want that. I love you

and I really want you to stay but...

I know how you feel about termination.

Abortion, Julie?

An ugly word for something that is ugly.

No. All right. Yeah. Yeah, it is ugly, Dad.

But sometimes it's the only sensible option

and you're gonna have to let me be the judge of that.

Whatever the consequences.

Look, if this has got something to do

-with money, I can help. -No, no, no, Dad.

It's got nothing to do with money.

I appreciate the offer but it's not about money.

[Rachel] Mom, we are so sorry.

Yeah. Look, uh, never put us up for any diplomatic gigs.

-You okay? -Yeah, I'm fine.

Had to have the conversation some time.

So is, um, Ted gonna be eating with us?

Uh, not sure.

Why don't we, um, start and see if he joins us.

Look, Mom, I know this might be a little bit,

uh, premature...

so to speak, um, shut up.

Um, but if you are gonna go through with this,

you're probably gonna need some extra space

-like a nursery... -[Sammy] Yeah.

And our room is closest so it would make sense

-if you did want space. -Oh...

[Dave] Look, we have many more decisions to make

before we have to worry about accommodation issues,

all right?

-[Julie] Oh, Dad? -Are you, um--

[Ted] I'm off for a walk.

[Julie] Either way you looked at it,

our decision was proving controversial.

[owl hooting]

[Young Girl] Come on, Dad, I'm gonna be late.

Netball starts in ten minutes.

-Dad! -Oh, actually, sweetie,

I've just got to go to the bathroom.

Well, won't be a sec.

Dad!

3:00.

Five hours till the specialist.

You know Dr. Clayer said that any pregnancy

over thirty five they call it 'geriatric'.

That's the best reason I've heard yet not to go

through with it. I told you, we're too old.

No, there was a woman in Italy who was over 60.

Well, she was geriatric.

[chuckles]

How did this happen?

Uh, I thought you would've figured that out at puberty.

[Dave] No. I mean, aren't those things supposed

to be full-proof? One hundred percent protection?

No. I think the promise is ninety nine percent.

And we obviously scored the one.

Dad came back late.

Jules, don't let your father pull strings--

-I know. ---or anyone for that matter.

They don't have any rights.

It's our choice.

Yeah. Well, shut up and give me a cuddle will you?

[dramatic music playing]

[sighs]

[Dr. Marsh] All right.

Let's not beat about the bush.

This is clearly an exciting

if nerve-racking time for you both.

[chuckles]

In a sense, the greatest risk for a woman

of your age is falling pregnant at all.

So I'm assuming this wasn't planned.

No.

Right.

Well, you should know that I believe

in full disclosure with the facts

so you two can make an informed decision.

Okay. Well, I'm ready.

Mrs. Rafter,

the major risk in pregnancy for a woman of your age

is to the development of a fetus.

But unfortunately...

the risk isn't just for the fetus.

Pregnancy puts a lot of pressure on anyone's body.

But it gets particularly difficult the older you get.

What kind of difficulties?

[Dr. Marsh] There's an increased risk

of the placenta detaching, which leads to hemorrhaging.

Diabetes, miscarriage.

Do you have a history of miscarriage?

Um, my mother.

And our daughter recently.

[Dr. Marsh] Well, that may be a factor.

And due to your history

of high blood pressure

during previous pregnancies,

and your advanced maternal age,

there is a real risk of pre-eclampsia

this time around.

I'd be advising bed rest

during your final trimester.

What's pre-eclampsia again?

It's a potentially life-threatening condition

whereby the placenta doesn't deliver enough blood

to the fetus.

Basically it affects the mother

through interruption to organ function,

which in the most serious cases

can lead to convulsions,

stroke, fluid on the lung,

heart failure and as I mentioned,

potentially fatality.

You know what I'm gonna say, don't you?

If there's the slightest risk

to you or your health, then it's a no.

[Julie] Well, what if it's a risk

I'm prepared to take?

Don't do this to me, Jules.

I know it's your body and your life

but I've got a say in this too.

Yeah. Well, and so do I.

Look, I don't want us to have an argument

or for something to come between us.

What can you see that happening?

I can feel opposition growing.

Yeah, so can I. Look at your body language.

Well, we're not talking about where to spend

the Easter long weekend. We're talking about a life.

And since when has our relationship

not been democratic?

Look, it's always been democratic.

It's, the problem is that it's a democracy of two.

Who's gonna cast the deciding vote?

[dramatic music playing]

Pregnant?

Goodness.

That is a surprise.

Yeah.

But she's not sure she wants to keep the baby.

And you're...

you're finding this difficult?

Well, Julie's my only child.

Louise and I tried to give her a little brother

and sister but it just wasn't happening.

Well, it was...

but she kept miscarrying.

So you stopped?

Yes, we did.

Well, who can blame you? At some point you have to.

You can't keep on torturing yourselves.

Life's too short.

It's every parent's right to decide

that enough's enough.

But ultimately that decision has to be made

by the people involved.

Sorry. Too many cliches for one day.

No, no.

You're absolutely right.

Thank you, Marjorie.

Gee, it's really nice to have someone to talk to.

Any time.

Would you, um, like to come in?

I have a fabulous collection of tea,

exotic, domestic, fruit.

Name your poison.

No, thanks.

Ah, better get going.

Another time though.

Absolutely.

Thanks, Marjorie.

Bye, Ted.

Mom.

Hi, darling.

Hi. You all right?

I think so.

I've left you father.

Oh.

Oh, this is such a lovely place.

It just says home. Family.

I've always thought that.

Now, Trish, are you sure you don't want

a, uh, tea or a coffee, or something stronger?

[Trish] I started the day with a Bloody Mary.

I'm not risking my license.

Even if it is my last day in Australia for a while.

You're leaving the country?

Why not?

I'm taking the little I have left

and I'm treating myself to a few weeks

in London with a friend.

What about dad and the court case?

I didn't think your father could sink any lower

than his behavior towards you the other day

but it turns out that I was wrong.

You know, that Tony has left me with nothing

more than the clothes that I stand up in.

Some jewelry.

A few pieces of art.

The houses are all in Suki's name.

Can you believe it? Shifty little snake.

You two obviously have a little bit to talk about

-so I'm just-- -Oh, Nathan, please

don't leave on my account.

I don't care who knows it.

Uh, no. I've just got some work to do.

Oh, well good for you.

I mean, maybe this whole doing it for yourselves thing

could work after all.

You won't be able to call on me much longer.

Ten minutes won't hurt.

[Sammy] So when did you last speak to dad?

This morning. Just before I walked out.

Rattling around in that big old house.

He took it well. Unsurprisingly.

Should've done it years ago.

Mom.

[exhales]

I think I will take that drink.

Thank you, Nathan.

Sure thing.

[dramatic music playing]

Tense, mate. What's the problem?

Come on, tell uncle Carbo.

Melissa said she'd call me and she hasn't. So...

Well, that's not good, mate. Not good at all.

Hey, do you reckon she's starting to get a bit,

you know, hung up with this Shane guy?

It's Shannon! And no I don't reckon!

Can't you just be a mate for once in your life?

Be positive? Show some support.

Oh, this is stupid. I'm calling her.

Mate, you don't want to do that. Trust me.

-It's the first rule. -What rule?

-What are you on about? -[Carbo] The rules of love!

First one, don't be a desperado.

You have no idea what you're on about.

Mate, I play Eros five days a week at the shop.

Six days when it's market day.

-And I've been engaged. -Oh, yeah.

'Cause that worked out so well, didn't it?

I just know, all right?

[phone ringing]

Melissa? Hey.

No, no. I'm very happy with my mobile plan.

Thank, thanks very much.

Look, she said she'd call you okay?

If you call her she'll be cranky.

-End of story. -Oh, I just can't stand it.

She's having dinner with him tonight.

Yeah, but she told you, you know.

It's not like she was sneaking around.

Oh, I have to see her.

Mate, you don't want to do that, okay?

-Remember the rules. -Stuff the rules.

Melissa will get upset. Trust me.

I'm just dropping around. I think I know my girlfriend

better than you do.

Women.

[Sammy] Are you sure you're gonna be all right

to drive, Mum?

[Trish] Two drinks in three hours.

I'm so far under the limit.

Well then--

Well, have a wonderful time in London.

See you on the other side of this whole mess.

Absolutely.

Better go.

Well, um, call every day and message whenever.

Sammy, I've got a bit of a confession to make.

-Okay. -Up until a few days ago,

I saw your father as the strong one

in the family.

Now I realize that you're the one

with the strength.

Mom.

I'm sorry I ever doubted you.

[sighs]

You hold onto what you have, Sammy.

Nathan, Julie and Des.

Dave.

[laughs]

One day I'll get that right.

[sighs]

It's okay.

Bye, mom.

[engine starts]

[Julie] As Sammy contemplated the disintegration

of her family, Ben wasn't exactly helping

his chances with Melissa.

[Melissa] What were you thinking?

In what universe is this all right?

-Mel just-- -No. Being overprotective

and controlling is the worst thing

you could do. I am doing this

for my conscience and you have

-to accept that. -I can't accept it.

You're having dinner with your ex-fiance tonight.

So what? You don't trust me?

I do trust you. It's, it's, it's him

that I don't trust.

Mel...

Look, just promise me that after tonight

you'll never see him again.

I can't promise that.

Then I can't promise you that I won't follow

this taxi.

Or sit at the table next to you.

Or better still just join the two of you.

If you follow this taxi, or even call me,

it's over, okay? I'm serious.

Spencer Street, please.

[engine revs]

[dramatic music playing]

[Julie] To follow, or not to follow.

That was the question.

[Julie] Bailey, come on,

-sweetheart. Please. -No! No! No! No!

Darling, don't you want to see daddy?

-He's gonna be home soon. -No! No! No!

[Julie] You know what? I'm gonna count to five,

-all right? One, two-- -No! No! No!

[woman] Oh, grandkids. Thank God we can give them

-back at the end of the day. -[Bailey] No! No! No!

-God. [sighs] -What?

Oh, just thinking about some of the assumptions

and misunderstandings we'd have to face.

I've been on the net.

Oh, yeah?

There's some huge, serious risks, Jules.

Dave, can we just wait until the ultrasound--

No, no. You're not listening to me.

I don't want to lose you over this.

Your baby, it's not even a baby yet.

It's just a few cells. But you're a fully grown woman

who I love, who I've loved for almost three decades.

And if there's the slightest risk...

If I have to choose,

I choose you. I love you.

Darl, I love you too

but just don't close your mind off, okay?

Look, the ultrasound's tomorrow morning. We'll--

-No, Jules, Jules-- -[Rachel] You guys

are both here. Good.

So, don't read too much into this okay

but I went past the most incredible store

at lunchtime. It's amazing.

It's all baby ware.

All eco-friendly, natural fibers,

funky little designs.

So, I got you, there's the catalogue.

What do you think?

That your timing's terrible?

You have no rights here, Rachel.

This isn't your decision.

Oh, Dad I, I wasn't trying

-to influence your-- -[Dave] No?

You don't buy baby wear for babies you don't have.

Dave!

Mom, I'm so sorry.

I didn't...

I just, I saw the things in the window and--

-I know. -Sorry.

[sighs]

[door closes]

[knocks on door]

[Julie] Rach?

Come in.

See what I mean?

Their clothes are really gorgeous.

This isn't about me being pregnant, is it?

Is it that obvious?

Sweetheart, this must be so hard for you.

Oh, sweetie.

Your baby wasn't meant to be.

You know that, don't you?

No, it wasn't.

But, um...

mom, I didn't have a miscarriage.

-I went to a clinic. -What?

[Rachel] I'm sorry I didn't tell you.

I just thought it was better that no one knew.

I didn't wanna get you involved

in keeping secrets from grandad.

Oh, darling, no.

[Rachel] It's okay.

It was fine. Really.

No, actually it was horrible.

-Really awful. -[Julie] Oh, yeah.

Oh, you poor thing, there by yourself.

Why didn't you tell me?

I just... I'm sorry. I couldn't.

I felt like I was letting you guys down.

Oh, no, never. Never.

And one secret from grandad we would've coped.

You made the right decision at the time for you.

Yeah.

Um, I just don't think

you should give up this baby, Mom.

Not if you don't have to.

[dramatic music playing]

[indistinct chatter]

I mean the UK's always been my goal.

You know that. But at my age

I reckon I pretty much missed that boat.

So, it's semi-professional soccer

and the accountancy exam's next--

Shannon, can I just...

I just wanted to say once and for all

that I am really, really sorry

I hurt you the way I did.

-Melissa, that's okay. -No, it's not.

And I'm sorry our parents don't speak.

I can't believe your dad blames you.

I mean, don't they realize how much they pushed us?

Since we were kids, they never gave us a chance

to figure out what we wanted.

And then on that morning, standing there

in the wedding dress that mom had basically chosen,

I realized I had been operating on some kind

of autopilot.

For months and I...

It just didn't feel right.

Thank you for telling me.

-You're not angry? -No. Not anymore.

In Perth when you didn't see me, yeah.

Because I wanted the explanation.

And because I wanted to tell you something.

I guess, kind of get your blessing.

Ridiculous, I know.

After you left I did some thinking,

soul-searching, figured out what I wanted.

-And now I've met someone. -That's wonderful.

Oh, I... I'm really happy for you.

Wow. Do I know her? Is she from Perth?

Uh, yeah. And no.

[dramatic music playing]

[Julie] Ben wasn't my only offspring facing

a life changing choice.

-Hey, what's that? -I don't know.

A courier just dropped it off. It's from your mom.

Hm?

I don't know if I can handle any more surprises.

Oh, my God.

-Whoa, that's ugly. -I have to call her.

Yes you do, tell her thanks but no thanks.

[laughs] No, you don't understand.

This painting is worth a lot of money.

Well, how much are we talking?

Fifty, maybe sixty thousand dollars.

What?

She had it in her dressing room.

You're joking. Sam, that's nearly enough

to pay off our debts.

Yeah and maybe even put a deposit on a house.

[Julie] Tempting.

But was it the right thing to do.

Oh, hello. Haven't seen you all day.

Yeah. I'm off to the movies again tonight.

Dad, look, you don't have to keep avoiding me.

Um, no decision's been made.

I'm not the devil incarnate yet.

Julie I... I'm sorry

if I seemed angry or judgmental.

It's every parent's right to say enough's enough.

And if that's what your heart tells you to do,

then that's what you've got to do.

You've paid your dues, mate.

Where's this come from?

Oh, I had some sense talked into me.

Made me think straight. I better get going.

Dad?

Mm?

Thank you.

Love you.

[dramatic music playing]

[phone ringing]

Vatalidis Flowers, spreading the love.

-I mean hello? -They're having champagne.

-Benno? -Champagne.

We all know what that means.

He's practically asking her to have sex on the table.

Tell me you didn't follow her to the restaurant.

-Or course I did. -Mate, that's stalking.

She's my girlfriend and this is doing my head in.

Look, calm down. Whatever you do,

don't go in there. Trust me on this.

This isn't right.

Who uses words like "closure"?

He's playing her like a violin.

Remember rule number two. Give the lady a little space.

Make her want you. Treat 'em mean, keep 'em keen.

I can't get her back

and just let some loser take her away again.

He's a professional footballer.

-So? -[Carbo] So he's not a loser.

He might be an idiot or a wanker

but he's definitely not a loser.

Why did I even call you?

Ben? Ben?

Bugger the rules.

'Cause so many things now

I'm thinking... So me running--

Worked out well for both of us.

-Uh, we should drink a toast. -Great idea.

-Um, what to? -[Shannon] Uh...

[Julie] What Shannon had revealed to Melissa,

had changed the whole game.

Poor Ben just didn't know it yet.

[Julie panting]

Jules, just breathe.

Jules, just breathe, breathe, that's good.

Get me the epidural!

You said you wanted a natural birth.

-Just breathe-- -Get me the bloody drugs!

But it's true. The pains does pass.

And then comes that tide of warm,

enveloping emotion.

The most wonderful feeling in the world.

[door closes]

Are you getting sentimental again, Mom?

Sorting baby photos.

-Uh, I was cute, huh? -[laughs]

Yeah, you all were.

Though it's hard to describe the bond

that you form those first few minutes.

It's a miracle.

I need a miracle.

Have you got one for me?

Well, is this about Melissa?

Right now she's having dinner with her ex-fiance.

-Well, she's entitled to. -He wants her back.

-Oh-- -I know he does.

That doesn't mean she wants him back.

Yeah.

But she's never said she loves me, remember?

You've got to have some faith in yourself.

Have faith in Melissa.

You are a wonderful person.

You're kind, funny, thoughtful.

Cute. Just give it time.

You know even when things are meant to be,

it sometimes takes a while to get there.

Thanks, Mom.

Is that what it really feels like?

Having a baby? A miracle?

Yep.

Well, no pressure or anything

but I'd really like a little brother.

You know one that I actually like.

[laughs]

Joke. Night.

Night.

[dramatic music playing]

[knocks on door]

-It's open. -[door opens]

Hey.

Mel, hey. Is everything okay?

Everything's great, surprisingly.

So dinner was good? He didn't try anything did he?

Um... [laughs]

Why are you so happy?

It's sort of freaking me out a bit.

Well, we talked.

Major confession time.

Turns out me running

was the best thing for everybody.

-What do you mean? -[Carbo] Hi, Mel.

-Ben found you then. -Sorry?

-Oh, at the restaurant. -Carbo.

Did you follow me to the restaurant?

No. Well, yeah.

-Sort of-- -You followed me?

After everything I said about trust.

After expressly asking you not to?

Yeah. But you didn't see me.

And I didn't come in. Not really.

And then I realized that you were right

and that it was none of my business

so I came home.

-You're unbelievable. -Melissa! Mel, please.

Listen to me!

[door closes]

You are an idiot! An absolute joke!

Well, mate, it just came out. I wasn't thinking.

Everything you said about the rules of love,

she came back! Everything was sweet!

And now she's gone because you don't think!

You know, I actually like films

with a bit of oomph in them.

You know where something actually happens,

when someone does something heroic,

or saves the planet, or you know,

the kind of movies where your seat vibrates

with the music.

-So I picked the wrong one. -Oh, no, no.

I do like historical films too.

Here I am. Thanks for walking me.

All of ten meters.

Eat your heart out, George Clooney.

You know, I've been baking

and I have a really delicious choc-fudge cake.

And a bottle of something somewhere in the kitchen.

Hm?

Not tonight.

It's been lovely to chat though.

It took my mind off the family.

I'm sure they'll be fine.

Yeah. Well, there's a limit to how much you feel

you can stick your bib in, isn't there.

Well, maybe next time.

Well, the next movie I take you to

the seat'll vibrate so much you'll think

we're the ones saving the planet.

Can hardly wait. Goodnight, Ted.

Night, Marjorie.

Marjorie?

Actually, it'd be lovely to come in.

[dramatic music playing]

-Nathan? -Yeah?

[sighs] I couldn't stop thinking about

all those people who've lost money

because of what dad did.

This is just mom getting back at dad.

It's not our painting.

It's probably not even hers to give.

We don't need it. Mom was right.

I mean, we can do this on our own.

And I know it might sound a little bit--

-Insane? -Yeah.

-Unbelievable? -That too.

-What do you think? -Well, I think?

Um, debt free and the deposit on a house

versus living up to your parents' example.

Let's see...

painting goes back.

Let's break the cycle.

So I guess we're staying here for a while then.

Looks like it.

No more space, no more privacy.

Maybe even a crying baby.

Nanny duties and dirty nappies.

Mmm-hmm.

Oh, it could be worse.

-It could be a lot worse. -Mm.

[laughs]

Now Mrs. Rafter, if you could just show me

your tummy. Great.

This won't be your first ultrasound,

-I'm guessing. -Oh, uh, no.

But the last one was a long time ago.

Yeah. Our kids are older.

We had them a while ago now.

-Before electricity. -[laughter]

[woman] Okay. Well, here we go.

[exhales]

[woman] And there it is.

Where am I looking?

There.

-Is that the heartbeat? -Oh, here you can listen.

[heartbeat pounding]

There it is.

[Julie] Our democracy of two just got

a whole lot more complicated.

[Julie]The miracle of pregnancy.

The miracle of life.

The perfect expression

of two people's love for each other.

The blending of two souls in perfect utter harmony.

Until reality intrudes.

You're not there yet, are you?

-Mel. -Did Ben send you?

No.

Look, I'm sorry. I was stupid.

-I shouldn't have blurted. -Hey, I'm not angry with you.

That's an Arum Lily. It means ardor.

-It's like passion. -Carbo--

And daffodil means hope, and that's a hyacinth.

It means constancy.

You know like sticking around.

I know what constancy means.

And that's an orange gerbera.

Which means you're the sunshine

of my life.

Please tell me these aren't from you.

No, of course not. But put all these together,

and that's how Ben feels about you.

-I knew he sent you. -No, no, no, he didn't.

Look, Ben loves you.

And he's really trying to make things right.

He's just a bit of an idiot sometimes.

Mm.

Look, I know these aren't the most professional bouquet.

Look I'm still learning.

But they're yours.

If you want it.

Oi, Benno!

I'm still not talking to you.

What about me?

Melissa?

Rule number three.

Keep your mouth shut and ears open.

Okay. So technically you didn't come

-into the restaurant. -No. Just down the road.

And then I realized it was stupid.

Shannon's a friend, right?

A gay friend.

What?

That's what he wanted to tell me.

-You're kidding me. -That's what I said to him.

But apparently the girl he's met is, um, a guy.

I knew it! I totally picked it.

Oh, you so didn't.

-Shannon's gay. -Looks like.

[laughter]

The fact you stalked me to the restaurant,

that was stupid.

But the fact you realized that and then left,

that was good, Ben.

-Verging on mature. -Yeah?

I think we're making progress.

But I think for this to work,

we're gonna have to rewind to the beginning.

-Yeah that's-- -Take it slow.

That's fine. Whatever you want.

I just think the worst thing I could do

would be to move in back here,

so, we could date and see how it plays out.

And then we'll be okay, yeah?

I'd like to think so.

Melissa's giving me another chance!

[Melissa] Ben, I said "mature".

This is mature. Hey, Mom! Dad!

Melissa's giving me another chance!

Oh! Ben!

Oh darling are you all right? Oh, darl--

Melissa's giving me another chance.

[Julie] Yeah, I know. That's... Oh look at your lip!

-Are you okay? -[Dave] Come on, mate.

Melissa's giving me another chance.

-Yes. -So mature.

-Mom, don't fuss. It's okay. -It's not okay.

You need to get some iodine on that.

You were right.

I just had to hang on in there

-and she came good. -Um, hello.

-Standing right here. -How did you know that?

Oh, what can I tell you, years of practice.

Oh, no. Some of the stuff you know is incredible.

[Julie] Yeah. Well, when they make mothering

an Olympic event, you can recruit me.

No, I mean it. You're amazing, Mom.

Thanks darling. Now hold still.

Hey, hey, hey, you didn't say iodine, did you?

Uh, unless you want that cut to get infected--

Uh, no! No, mom. It burns!

Oh, hold him down, Mel.

Darling, just stop! Just for a second.

[Julie]Sometimes, despite all advice

to the contrary,

you can't help but choose the stupid option.

The complicated thing.

-The risky thing. -[knocks on door]

Yeah?

Hey.

Only Ben could turn fantastic news

-into a split lip. -Yes.

Well, he's a dag.

-Yeah, but he's our dag. -Mmm-hmm.

I can't believe I've spent the last few days

tossing and turning over whether to bring another kid

of ours into the world.

We've spent most of our lives being parents, Jules.

-It's what we do. -Yep.

We'll get our time eventually.

In the meantime...

there's a little bloke in here who wants to be born.

He's got a whole load of potential

of his own and he just...

doesn't know it yet.

Who says it's a he?

Haven't you been listening to me?

I've been a father for 25 years,

I've got a sense about these.

Are we being stupid?

Yeah, probably.

[Julie]But what's life about

if not taking risks?

-Let's go and tell them. -Okay.

Jumping in with both feet and seeing what happens.

Our decision finally made.

The only thing certain about the future

is that it's uncertain.

Ben! Oh, honestly... No...

[Julie] That we would face it together.

All of us.

[indistinct chatter]

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