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[theme music playing]

♪ Noel, Noel ♪

♪ Noel, Noel ♪

♪ Born is the King ♪

♪ Of Israel ♪

-Hey. -Hey.

Sorry. Did I wake you?

No. What are you doing?

Just getting the Christmas decorations out.

Oh, the old Advent calendar?

-Yeah. -Oh, dad made that

for Rachel's first Christmas.

Yeah. I'm gonna revive it for Ruby.

Why should she miss out?

Oh, no, darling, maybe next year.

No, no, hang on, Jules.

We can't ignore Christmas.

Yeah. And we can't ignore Ben's feelings either.

He's still grieving.

He hasn't even cried yet.

-Jules-- -Yeah.

You're the one that said he needed more time.

Yeah. And we'll give him time.

All the time that he needs.

But what's next?

We ignore Ruby's birthday as well?

Well, what did you have in mind?

Party games and family fun?

No. I just...

I don't think it's appropriate.

Ruby won't remember anyway.

Yeah, but we will.

And who knows, maybe Ben will realize

that life still goes on,

good things still exist.

Don't worry.

We'll take it one day at a time, all right?

Like the Advent calendar?

Exactly.

[Dave] One day at a time.

It sounds simple in theory.

In practice,

it can be the hardest thing in the world.

Oh. Morning. You're up early.

Am I?

I guess I am.

Hey, listen, darling.

Um, I don't want to rush you, but...

What?

In a few days, it's Ruby's birthday

and then Christmas.

It's December already?

And how long...

Three weeks.

Oh, where'd the time go?

You know, one day follows the next.

It catches up.

Well, we should do something.

Celebrate.

Ruby only gets one first birthday, right?

Well, if you're sure you're ready.

Good morning, all.

Ooh, you're up early, mate.

Yeah. Well, I thought I might give Derek a call.

See if he's got some work for me.

Really?

-Oh. -Good for you, mate.

[Julie] Ben's thinking of going back to work.

Really? That's great.

Yeah, it's been three weeks, Dad.

It's time to get back out there.

Hmm.

Well, if you think you're ready.

-Yeah. -Hey, did,uh,

your mom tell you that we were thinking

of reviving the old Advent calendar?

Oh, I hadn't got to that yet.

Oh, are you kidding? Ruby's gonna love it.

Hey, us older kids

still get chockies, too, right?

-Yeah, course you do. -Awesome.

Well, I've, uh, got a call to make

so I'll see you later.

What just happened?

I don't know, but whatever

magic words you used, they worked.

What, so quickly?

What do you think, Dad?

A good first step. Here's hoping.

Mmm.

-Need a hand? -Um, no, almost got it.

[Santa] Ho-ho.

-Who asked you? -Ho-ho-ho.

-Well? -Well what?

She's as high as a kite on sugar.

[Carbo] No.

She just inhaled a cupcake.

Yeah, she's fine. It's only been a week.

-Three weeks. -[Retta grunts]

[sighs]

-What are we gonna do? -"We"?

-Yeah. -Carbo, baby?

Can you chuck me another cupcake?

[Santa] Ho-ho.

He's creepy.

No, it's festive. It said on the box.

-No, he's creepy. -Ho-ho-ho.

Hey, um, if that's too hard...

Mm, no. I'm getting these unraveled

if it's the last thing I do.

Okay.

But maybe, you know,

the last cupcake for now, yeah?

-Morning. -Benno!

Good to have you back, mate.

Oh.

Uh, are you, are you staying?

-Yeah. -That's great.

[Carbo] That's awesome! That's awesome!

Thanks, mate.

Carbo, I can't breathe.

Sorry.

Well, the, uh, the place looks really--

Uh, festive?

Uh, yeah. But if you don't like them,

we can pull them down.

[Retta] Yeah. We're just trying to,

you know, make the place

feel a bit... Christmassy.

Hmm.

Cupcake?

Rum ball? Mince pie? Too early?

No, thanks.

But I like the decorations, thank you.

Wait till you see the front when we're finished.

You guys are going to overload the grid.

-[Carbo] No, we'll be fine. -Um, my dad's a sparky.

I know what I'm talking about.

Hey, uh, I just called Derek.

I'm gonna go back to work.

That's fantastic!

-Did he just say work? -It sounded like it.

-[Carbo] That's great! -And we are not

gonna overload the grid.

[Nathan] Told you.

[Carbo] Sorry!

There. What do you think?

Mm, it needs a lick of paint.

Oh, it's got a rich history, Dad.

Aren't those Nathan's teeth marks?

Oh, yes.

Oh, my God. Where did you find that?

In the shed.

Wow.

You should've started, like, a week ago.

Oh, it's a bit late now.

Better late than never.

And this year, Ruby can join in, too.

Uh, that's right, Ruby.

[laughs] Now we'll only get to open

one every four days.

Oh, is that a problem?

[Rachel] No.

I think it's fantastic.

Um, where's Ben?

He's next door calling the Boat Club.

Thinking about going back to work.

-Really? -Yep.

Well, that's...

a good thing, isn't it? Right?

[Julie] Yeah. Yeah, of course it is.

Speaking of work,

haven't you got a big presentation

-today yourself? -Yeah,

I've got a couple of hours to polish.

Does it need polishing?

Well, it's the first big pitch

since Paul begged me to come back.

You'll nail it, love.

Thank you.

-Oi! -[Rachel] What?

Chocolate's breakfast in Europe.

Yeah. They also put brandy

in their morning coffee.

-Don't tempt me. -Hey!

Oh.

Shouldn't you be getting ready as well?

Darling, it'll be fine.

These therapists, they train for years.

They'll have heaps of life experience.

They know what they're doing.

[door opens]

Sorry to keep you.

Dylan.

No, I'm Dave.

No, I'm Dylan.

-I know you're Dave. -Oh, sorry. Yeah.

Well, please, take a seat.

It's fantastic surf this morning.

You get to the beach much?

No, not much.

I find it really helpful.

It's a great way to unwind.

Oh, yeah. Well, I've got a business to run

and a one year old so...

I don't get too many chances to unwind.

Oh, I guess not.

So, Dave,

what brings you here?

[Dave] I had no idea what to say.

But didn't he try and draw you out?

Yeah. He asked me a heap of questions.

Which you answered.

Sure.

I just didn't give him

the answers that he wanted.

There are no right or wrong answers here.

[Dave] And then, it was over.

Forty five minutes, nothing.

I mean, I know more about him

than he knows about me.

I know that he likes to surf,

he, uh, looks about 12.

I mean, I've got jeans older than that.

And then, when he started

talking about men my age

I thought, "What do you know

about men my age?"

I know bits of paper on a wall

don't qualify me for having lived a life.

But that doesn't mean that I can't help you.

He can't help me, Jules.

Well, maybe you're expecting

too much from your first visit.

When are you going back?

I'm not.

What?

I gave it a try. It's not for me.

This is too important

for you to give up just like that.

I've got to focus on Ben now.

I'll get through this.

You sure about that?

Yes. I'm fine.

I've got to get back to work.

What have you got planned after the pitch?

Well, apart from a victory lap

around the building, not much.

Ha. Good.

Because I've got a surprise for you.

Ooh. What?

It's a surprise.

I know, I love surprises. What is it?

-It's a surprise. -Yeah, but--

Okay. No, just, just meet me, okay?

-I've missed you, baby. -Yeah. All right.

Me, too. All right,

I'll call you after my meeting.

-Okay. -Bye.

Hey, are you all right?

No, not really.

Well, what's going on? Come on, talk to me.

Come on. How long have you been here?

I was going to work and...

this is as far as I got.

But that...

that was hours ago.

Ben...

I opened the door and...

all her clothes are still in our wardrobe.

Would it help if we just

packed them up

and popped them out of sight?

I don't know.

Maybe?

Okay. All right. Yeah. Well, let's do that.

Let's do it now then. Come on.

Um...

But don't you have some big presentation?

Oh, no, a couple of calls and I'm covered.

Come on.

[Rachel sighs]

See what I mean? It's Mel.

Okay. Well, we're just...

We're packing them away

for a while, yeah?

Um...

-[Ben] Just leave that. -[Rachel] Are you sure?

-Because I can-- -Yeah, yeah, yeah.

-Let's just do this. -Okay.

Well, you keep going here

and I'll get started over there.

[clears throat]

So, um... [clears throat]

...I bet Derek was glad to hear from you.

Yep.

It must be a busy time of year for him.

Lots of office parties.

Um, ours is next week.

I just hope that, um,

everyone remembers the rules,

you know, don't get so hammered

you tell your boss what you really think of him

and under no circumstances

go into the photocopying room.

Ben?

You're nice and clean. Yes, you are.

-Yes. -I can't do it.

Can't do what?

Ruby's birthday, Christmas.

I thought I could, but I can't.

-Ben... -Ben.

[Ben] No, it's too hard, Mom.

It's okay, I've got it. It's all right.

Hey.

I'm so sorry, Benny.

I didn't mean to push you.

No, you didn't.

It was her wedding dress.

I know.

I saw.

Is this it?

Am I gonna feel like this

for the rest of my life?

Well, not that I'm speaking from experience,

but no.

It's gonna get easier.

You will get through this,

I promise.

And that's the thing.

I don't know if I want to.

[Dave] Each day can mean progress,

or a sickening sense of getting nowhere.

Carbo, Carbo.

Oh, Mom. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Yes, it's Ruby's birthday coming up.

Oh, I'm sure she'll love a present.

Say hi from me.

Who was that?

That was, uh, Santa, Mom.

Christmas decoration.

Yes, it talks.

Yeah, yeah, like a robot.

No, it's not creepy, it's festive.

Hi, Mrs. Karandonis.

Mom, I've got, I've got to go.

Look, I've got to go, okay?

Yeah, I love you, too.

-Okay, bye. -[phone beeps]

Hey, you're doing a terrific job.

You covered the mouthpiece.

-What? -You covered the mouthpiece.

-I saw you. -No, I didn't.

She doesn't know about me, does she?

Does she know I'm living here?

Anything about me, that I even exist?

Look, I think you should go easy on the cupcakes.

-What? -You know, Retta,

this is getting serious now, okay?

You have to lay off the sugar.

You have to tell your mom!

[indistinct TV chatter]

Evening, all.

-Hey. -Hey.

Oh, Ben, how was work?

I bet you they were pleased to have you back, eh?

Oh, Ben changed his mind, Dad.

Well, maybe tomorrow then.

I don't think so.

Something else on?

[sighs]

-Ben? -Dad, don't push.

Yeah, I'm going to get

my pilot's license in the morning

and discover a cure

for cancer before lunch.

Climb Mount Everest before dinner.

What do you reckon? You think I'm overdoing it?

Sorry, mate.

I didn't mean to upset you.

I'll clean up.

Small steps, eh?

Hey, Benny, you must be kind of sick

of sleeping on the couch,

so if you want to have my room,

you know my offer still stands.

I'm happy to stay at Jake's.

I like the couch.

[TV volume increases]

Okay. Save me some dinner.

Where are you going?

I'm going to go and see if I can try and fix this.

Okay. So...

Ben and I made a start this morning.

Right.

And Jake is coming to help, too.

No, I get it. It just, it feels--

I know, but it's what Ben wants, okay?

And I know it's a horrible job

but I think it's really gonna help him, so.

-Are you sure? -Yep.

There's too many memories in here

and you know, we're not burning them or anything.

We're just gonna put them away

until he decides what he wants to do with them.

[Nathan] Mm.

[Rachel sighs]

So, this, um, this road trip you're going on?

Yeah, I don't think it's gonna happen.

Well, why?

It seems a bit insensitive given everything.

Well, you're not going till the new year, right?

Well, that was the plan

but Ben needs us, you know.

Yeah, but we're all doing what we can now.

I mean, you can't put your life

on hold forever though, Nathan.

You can't feel guilty you've got plans.

Rach, what's this?

Oh no, that's, that's the...

that's the coroner's bag.

Ben wants to...

-[Nathan] What's this? -Yeah, wedding album and DVDs.

Ben is going to flip when he sees this.

Or it could help him.

-[cell phone ringing] -I don't know.

I think we better leave that, too.

[cell phone continues ringing]

Hey. Where are you?

-You did not drive. -Oh, yeah.

Jake, are you determined to turn me

into some kind of screaming harpy?

-Surprise. -What? What?

Surprise. You like surprises.

Yeah, so?

I just got the all-clear.

Seriously?

So, that's the surprise?

-That is so good! -I know.

-Really? -Yeah.

Yes!

Six months, no seizures.

The meds are working

and I am back in the driver's seat.

That is the best news.

I love you.

So, that one was Rachel's turn

which means this one is Ben's turn.

-Ben? -Ruby can go.

[sighs]

What happened to family tradition?

-Oldest to youngest. -Yes.

Well, and Ruby's gifts are age appropriate.

She's too young for chocolate, so.

Who's too young for chocolate?

-Ruby. -Ah. Lucky I'm not.

-Oh, it's not your turn! -Oh, yeah,

I thought we had to catch up.

[laughs]

Hey, Ben,

um, seeing as I need to work off

some of Carbo's junk food,

and now this chocolate,

I was wondering, do you want to go down

to the park tomorrow for a kick?

-Good idea. -[Nathan] Mm.

No, thanks.

[Nathan] Come on, it'll be good.

Get outside, a bit of fresh air.

A bit of exercise.

I don't want exercise

and I'm sick of people trying to cheer me up.

-Well, Ben, you can't-- -Can't what?

Just piss off, Nathan.

-Ben... -No, Dad, it's okay.

-No, it's not okay. -[Julie] Dave...

It's not okay, Jules.

Your brother asked you out because he cares about you.

You do not speak to him like that.

Apologize.

Why?

I said apologize.

Sorry, Nathan.

-Piss off, please. -Hey!

-Do not turn your back on me. -[Julie] Dave!

I know you're grieving, but it does not give you

the right to behave like this.

Dave, let him go.

Nathan.

Is it safe to approach?

He's just not moving forward.

No.

And I know what it feels like.

Not...

Of what he's feeling.

It's like there's no way out.

God, I mean, what am I doing yelling at him?

I'm meant to be there for him,

looking after him.

And who's looking after you, mate?

I don't need looking after, Ted.

Bull.

We all do.

I made you a cup of tea.

Thanks.

You okay?

Oh, darling,

your dad's just worried for you.

And he's right, you know.

Not for losing it.

You know he didn't mean that.

But all everyone's trying to do is help.

I never asked them to.

Oh, that's what families do.

If you want me to move out,

-I'll move out. -No.

This is always gonna be your home.

But there comes a time

when you have to get back into life.

You said it yourself this morning.

I was wrong.

I can't.

Ben.

That's not true.

Rach and I packed everything up.

We put it in Carbo's mom's room.

Um, we just thought that--

[Ben] Thanks.

Oh, we weren't really sure what to do with those.

Your offer for a kick

at the park tomorrow still good?

So, mate, you and Retta--

Oh, don't mention the war.

-What war? -Retta wants him

to tell his mom about their relationship.

Is she a masochist or what?

Mate, I've tried telling her.

What do you reckon your mom would do?

Reach down the phone and ask if she's Greek.

You see? You guys know what she's like.

"Nicko, I didn't push for 27 hours

so you could ruin my body

and break my heart."

Hm. You never know.

They might just hit it off.

Yeah, with baseball bats.

[Nathan] I'm serious.

-Mate, no way. -They are pretty similar.

-What? -Don't you reckon, Ben?

They're completely different.

Well, apart from almost having

exactly the same name, Retta and Rita.

No, mate. They're like

chalk and cheese, you know,

olive oil and vinegar,

petrol and diesel.

You might not be able to see it, but, uh,

it's a well-known fact that some guys

end up marrying their mom.

What? Stop messing with my head.

Just give me the ball! Let's go!

-Your mom! -[Carbo] I've got it!

I've got it! I've got it!

[Nathan] Carbo!

[Carbo] Natho! Oh, yeah!

Yeah, come on. Matey, matey, matey.

Here we go. Benno!

Benny!

♪ Looking down At the sky ♪

♪ Don't let me fall ♪

Oh! Screamer!

♪ On a Saturday night ♪

[Carbo] Benny! Benny!

♪ They say What goes up ♪

♪ Must come down But don't let me fall ♪

♪ Don't let me fall ♪

♪ Don't let me fall ♪

♪ They say what goes up Must come down... ♪

You got some serious airtime there, Benny.

-Oh... -You did good, Benno.

[Ben] It feels like I'm aging.

Yeah.

Oh! Mail's in. I'll get it!

I've never seen a grown man

get so worked up over takeaway menus.

[Ben] A grown man?

Oh, I use the term loosely.

Hey, Benny, you know how I'm thinking

of doing this, uh, road trip?

-FNQ, here you come. -Yeah.

Well, if you wanted to come,

I could use the company.

Ah, thanks mate, but I...

I've got to stay here and get my life back.

Maybe you need a break.

Bill. Oh, takeaway menu.

Oh, Turkish.

Bill.

For me?

Um... for Mel.

You okay?

I forgot about her for a minute.

-[Nathan] Uh, Ben... -I betrayed her.

No, you didn't, mate.

I don't want to forget about her,

not for a second, and I did.

Well, that wasn't our intention, Ben.

-[Carbo] Yeah, no way. -[Nathan] Sorry...

-Benny... -It's not your fault,

it's my fault. It's my fault.

[Dave] If ever there was a day for taking action,

this was it.

So, take two.

What brings you here, Dave?

Tell me how I can help my son.

-Hey. -Hey.

Thank you.

So, how was the park?

No, it was great.

And then, not so great.

We tried to cheer Ben up.

-Tried? -Yeah.

He had a guilt attack.

Oh, no, that's terrible.

Poor Ben.

Um, speaking of guilt,

I'm detoxing.

I, um,

I've seen the dark side of sugar.

It was full on.

I've been saying and doing things

I really regret.

Really?

I don't know who that person was

and... I'm sorry.

Oh, babe, come here.

You weren't that bad.

See?

See, I was that bad.

But it's okay because

now I'm gonna cook a healthy meal.

-Oh. -Do you think Ben

-would want some? -Uh.

Oh, hey, Ben, are you hungry?

-I'm cooking. -No, thanks.

-Are you all right, mate? -Yeah.

[indistinct TV chatter]

Now he's watching his wedding DVD.

What, on his own?

Yeah, well, Mom, it's private, isn't it?

Maybe. How's he handling it?

Just...

the same, no tears, nothing.

I know, I'll go back over there

in a sec and check on him.

I just don't know what else to do, Mom.

Oh, darling, none of us do.

I'm in here doing the books to distract myself.

-Is it helping? -Not really.

Coby's apprenticeship papers

have come through.

Well, just chuck them in the "too hard" pile.

Hey, how'd you go?

Good.

Dad, Coby knows that he stuffed up

the best opportunity he's ever had.

-Nathan-- -[Nathan] No, he told me.

When he came to give Ben his condolences,

he told me, and I've got to say,

I believed him.

How do you feel about it?

I don't know.

I've run out of anger.

Well, if the last few weeks

have taught us anything,

it's life's too short for grudges.

Does that mean

we can give him a second chance?

I don't know.

I'm just not in that right headspace at the moment,

-so can we just-- -Well, just...

Why don't you just leave it with me.

I'll take care of it.

Well, I might head back,

but I'll let you know if there's any news.

Okay. Oh, don't forget Ruby's birthday tomorrow.

I'll be here.

How'd you really go?

I, um, I asked him how I could help Ben

and he said the best way was

that I should help myself.

But that's the problem, Jules.

I don't know how.

[Melissa on TV]Okay. I finally

got the camera off Carbo.

Um, after all the vows we made today,

you have to promise me one more thing.

Even when we're old and fat and wrinkly,

you'll always be the Ben you are today,

the Ben who loves life.

I've never met anyone like you, Ben.

[Carbo on TV]Where's my camera?

[Melissa on TV]Never change, okay?

I love you, Ben Rafter.

-[Carbo] Opa! -[exclaims]

Always be the Ben you are today,

the Ben who loves life.

I've never met anyone like you, Ben.

[Carbo]Where's my camera!?

Never change, okay?

Ben, you should get some sleep.

I'm hungry.

Do you want a sandwich?

Why are you buying toys?

[indistinct TV chatter]

Hey, I need to say something.

I'm okay. I just had a sandwich.

-[Julie] Good. -Mate,

I need to say something, too.

No, no, Dad, we're fine.

You were right.

I needed to pull my head in.

I'm moving on. I am.

Thank you for packing up the clothes.

And, uh, I am coming

to Ruby's birthday party tomorrow.

Oh, darling, that's wonderful.

Oh, that dessert.

Oh, well technically, that's Nathan's--

Not anymore, it's not.

And now, Ruby gets to open

her next drawer on her birthday.

How awesome is that?

[Dave]Fingers crossed,

Ben really was moving on.

But when you're taking each day as it comes...

there's no guarantees.

[Ted] This is for you, my little darling.

-Happy birthday. -[Julie] Thanks, dad.

-[Ted] Yes, it's a book. -[Julie laughs]

You're never too young for a thriller.

Smile, guys.

-Cheese. -Cheese.

How's the birthday girl?

-Ben. -Oh, she's very excited.

She should be.

Happy birthday, sis.

Oh, darling you didn't have to do that.

I didn't.

I found an order form in Mel's purse.

It's from her.

Oh, it's from both of us, I guess.

[Ruby coos]

She's still making me look good.

Thank you.

Um, okay. Let's get another shot

for the family album. Everyone get in.

-Ready? Get in Benny. -Mmm-hmm.

Oh, that's a keeper. That's beautiful.

Has she opened her Advent drawer yet?

No, she hasn't. Let's do it now.

Okay.

Yay! Advent drawer!

-Hey, hey. -What number?

[gasps] That one?

And what's inside?

It's a...

Oh, what's this?

-Oh, well-- -[Nathan] Mom...

She's only one. What do you expect?

Yeah. Yeah, it's the thought that counts.

-Thank you, Rachel. -Yeah, you better not

try fob me off with paper fruit though.

Very funny.

Dave, can you pass the banana.

Oh.

Sorry.

Need a hand?

No, no, I'm all right.

It's good practice for when I get back to work.

Well done for fronting up today, mate.

You're the only one here

who knows what it's like, Granddad.

And I'll always be grateful for your help...

when I needed it most.

I thought I understood

what you were going through,

but I didn't at all.

Well, you must've done something right.

I'm still here.

It sort of feels like she's still here, too.

Not in a crazy way, but...

sort of like she's... sending me messages.

Like, when the radio came on,

that was our song,

and then the doll.

And then I found the wedding DVD

and everything she said.

Remember that letter I found from your nan

buried in that time capsule?

Yeah.

Forty years after she wrote it...

those words were just what I needed.

You think they're speaking to us?

Well, even if they're not,

it sure feels like it.

And what about the words?

You know, "I'm looking out for you.

Time to let go".

I don't know if I can do that.

The way you felt that day on the cliff...

I really get that now.

You're not thinking of doing anything stupid?

No. [laughs]

-No, Granddad. -Good.

Ben, there comes a time

when you got to move on.

And that doesn't mean you're not missing her...

every minute of every day.

You and nan had a lifetime together

and Mel and I were just starting out.

Which is worse?

Oh.

They both are, mate.

They both are.

[Melissa on TV] Carbo!

[on TV] Geez, you scared the hell out of me!

Retta?

[Carbo on TV] Okay, hang on. All right.

Oh, sorry.

Sorry, I know I shouldn't be watching this,

but it just looks like

it was the most amazing day.

And Mel was so beautiful.

It was.

It was awesome. The best.

-Wait. -Okay.

Hang on.

Ben, good job, mate.

-Mel's hot. -Okay, Carbo,

get your hand off my arse.

[Carbo] And Mel,

mate, you are the best thing

that's ever happened to Ben.

-Oh, suck up. -Seriously.

No, no. I mean it, and, um,

well, I can't wait to meet someone special, too.

And then, you'll be coming to my wedding!

-[Melissa] Oh! -[Carbo] Opa!

[Melissa] Opa!

What is it?

It's 50 colors so Ruby can express herself.

Maybe I should get you some?

[Rachel laughs]

Say thank you, Ruby.

[Carbo and Retta] Ooh!

I don't know why you make

such a big fuss about first birthdays.

We don't even know we're there.

First birthdays are for the parents.

For surviving them.

Twelve months of sleep deprivation

and dirty nappies. We deserve it.

[laughing]

Jake, could you grab some ice, mate?

Yeah, mate.

-Smile, Nathan. -[camera shutter clicks]

So, how are you holding up?

I think I nearly popped a bloody lung

for our little sister but it's worth it.

Ah, here we go.

Ooh.

Ah, oi, you! No!

I thought you wanted me to eat?

Well, yeah, but the party's just about to, oh, start.

Hang on I've got to get my camera.

-Give me one sec. -No. Well,

Rachel's taking photos, darling.

No, I want to take photos of my own.

Don't start without me.

-Smile. -Oh, that's too close.

[Carbo] Oh, how do you feel about Cleveland?

How long does it take to grab a camera?

What?

Ben went to get his about 15 minutes ago.

Do you want me to go and check on him?

No, no. No point in over reacting.

We could do with some more mineral water.

There's some in the fridge next door.

Well, in that case, I better go and get it.

Let me know if you need a hand.

-[Dave] Yeah. -Uh, what's wrong?

Nothing.

Ben?

[Ben over voicemail]Hi, it's me.

Okay, time to spill. Don't go home,

come straight to the Kent Hotel

in the city, room 712.

I've got clothes for you here and, uh,

hey, even though you made me

spoil the surprise, I love you, too.

So, he's not there?

-No. -So--

[Dave] I'll, um, I'll look in the park.

Carbo, have a look at Church Street.

-Jake, over on your side. -[Ted] Hey Dave, hang on.

I think I might know where he is.

Ben.

Mind if I pull up a rock?

Help yourself.

What a view.

We found the phone.

Did you listen to the message?

Yeah, we were worried.

We wanted to know where you were.

That's what distracted her, my message.

Well, you don't know that.

She must've listened to it.

Well at least she heard your voice, mate.

I should've never gone to the hotel.

I should've picked her up.

If I'd picked her up, she'd still be alive.

Ben, stop torturing yourself with the "what if's".

You know, I know there's nothing that I can say

to make it better and...

I know how hard it is to talk about things

that are ripping you up inside--

-No, you don't. -No, I do. I do.

We all love you, Ben.

I know.

It doesn't help, does it?

Remember when you were a kid

and you used to bring me

your broken toys and I'd fix them.

And, uh, you'd proudly say to your mates,

"My dad can fix anything"?

Yeah.

Well, I really wish I could fix this...

but I can't.

It's breaking my heart.

It's, um...

so hard to accept this is just how it is

and, uh...

we're going to have to live with the pain.

It's brutal.

It's not right.

But it's just how it is.

It's just...

I miss her so much, Dad.

Yeah.

I know.

I know, mate. I know.

[sobbing]

Okay. See you soon.

You were right Dad, Dave found him.

-How is he? -He's gonna be fine.

-They're on their way home. -Oh, thank God.

[Carbo] Shouldn't we go and meet him?

You know, take him to a doctor.

-Make sure he's all right. -Carbo...

You know, in the head.

[Retta] Carbo, breathe. Ben's okay.

He was on a cliff!

Hey, come here. Breathe.

Ben needs us to be there for him

when he gets home, okay?

-You're amazing. -[Nathan] Mom,

what do you want to do?

Do you want to scrap the party?

-[Julie] Oh-- -[Ted] No.

No, it's important for Ben to see that life goes on.

Yeah, absolutely. Ruby's having a nap

and when they get home we'll, um,

-we'll just start again. -Hey, look, um,

we'll be back in a little while, okay?

-We will? -Yeah.

Come with me.

Hi, Mom.

Yes, Mom, I know what time it is over there,

but you need to hear this.

[Rita speaking indistinctly over phone]

I've got a new girlfriend.

Her name's Retta.

No, it's not a Greek name.

She's not Greek.

She's not Greek!

Look, Mom.

Mom, listen!

[Rita shouting indistinctly over phone]

She's the girl I'm going to marry.

[Rita over phone]Marry?

[Rita speaking indistinctly over phone]

I love you, Retta.

And, no, you can't stop me this time.

Will you marry me?

[Rita over phone]Nicko!

Retta?

-Yes. -Yes?

Yes. Yes. Yes, yes, yes.

[Santa] Ho-ho!

Ho-ho-ho! Ho-ho...

-That is creepy. -[laughs]

Here he is.

Hey.

Sorry I ruined the party.

Oh, darling, you haven't.

[Ted] Just delayed it, mate.

Where's Ruby?

Oh, sweetheart, she's having a nap.

Come on.

Let's get inside, freshen up,

have a cup of tea and we'll crack the cake.

-[Ben] Mmm. -He'll be all right.

Find the words?

Looks like it.

-Oh. -Jules...

Uh, no. I called him yesterday,

asked him to drop over. I'll--

No. Mom, I'll handle it.

-You sure? -Yeah.

Yeah. I know what you want to say.

Go and take care of Ben.

Thanks.

Oi.

It's okay. I should go.

I didn't know it was Ruby's birthday.

-Oh. -I shouldn't be here.

-I-- -Oh, right.

Well, I guess I should tear these up now.

Your choice.

Can you read what they are?

What? My choice?

What about your dad?

He's willing to give you another shot.

We all are.

Why?

Well, what do you want me to say?

Because you're family. We like you.

Parts of you. The good parts.

If you don't say yes, you're more of an idiot

than I thought, okay?

I don't...

So, just like that, we're good?

Not exactly.

You look me in the eye

and tell me this is what you want,

and.. you promise you will never...

betray our trust again.

This is what I want and I will never,

never let you down.

Okay. Well, read the terms and conditions and sign.

There's a, um,

there's some big words in here I don't,

I don't understand.

-I might need your help. -That's not a problem.

Yeah, well, just make it quick.

We've got a party to get to.

Oh, no, I don't want to interrupt.

Mate, if you don't stick around

for Julie's baking, you're dumber than...

-he looks. -[laughs]

-Thanks, Dad. -Thanks.

[all]♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

♪ Happy birthday Dear Ruby ♪

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

-Hip hip! -[all] Hooray!

Hooray!

Hooray!

Happy birthday.

Okay. We'll need some help

from the brothers and sisters

to blow out the candle.

Ready?

[Ruby] Ah.

-Oh, yay. -Yay.

Okay, we've got to get some plates.

-Yay. -Hello.

Hello.

Hey, uh, if you're still looking

for a travelling buddy for your road trip, I'm in.

-Yeah? -Yeah.

Yeah, that's great! That's fantastic, Ben!

-Yay! -Yay!

Look, Mom, Dad, she's walking!

Yeah, she's moon walking.

Well, not quite.

Yeah, it won't be long 'cause she's a Rafter.

Oh.

That's one small step for a baby,

one giant leap for Rafter kind.

♪ You make me Smile like the sun ♪

Oh, Mom!

Oh, Ben!

I spent hours doing that!

♪ Spin like a record ♪

♪ Crazy on A Sunday night ♪

♪ You make me dance Like a fool ♪

Don't you dare...

♪ Shine like gold Buzz like a bee ♪

♪ Just the thought Of you ♪

♪ Can drive me wild ♪

So, I called my mother up and proposed.

[giggles]

-Go straight up? -Yeah.

[Dave] It's been a hell of a year.

Joy and pain...

amazing highs...

and terrible lows.

All we can ever do is take life

one precious day at a time...

♪ You make me smile Like the sun ♪

♪ Fall out of bed ♪

♪ Sing like a bird ♪

♪ Dizzy in my head ♪

♪ Spin like a record ♪

♪ Crazy on A Sunday night ♪

[Dave] ...and know there is nothing

more important than family.

♪ Forget how To breathe ♪

♪ Shine like gold ♪

♪ Buzz like a bee ♪

♪ Just the thought Of you ♪

♪ Can drive me wild ♪

♪ Oh, you make me smile ♪

♪ Oh, you make me smile ♪

♪ Oh, you make me smile ♪

[theme music playing]

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