Original subtitles

[theme music playing]

[Ben] Ben, Ben--

[Julie] What would life be without friends?

Pretty unfulfilled.

-It's easy, Ben. -What are you doing?

I'm trying to get Ruby to say my name first.

I've got a bet with Nathan.

Oh, well, sorry to tell you this, darling,

but I think you've got some competition.

What do you mean?

Well, if she's going to say anyone's name first,

it'll be "Madison."

[Ben] Who's Madison?

Madison's your best friend at day care, isn't it, darling?

Well, at least it's not "Nathan."

I'm still in the game.

Ben. Ben.

I wonder if you're going to be best friends

with Madison like Ben is with Carbo?

Oh, don't wish that on her.

Did Madison glom on to you, too?

Oh, here we go. What is this glomming thing?

Oh, it's my new favorite word.

It's like latch, when someone latches onto you,

like Carbo glommed onto me on the first day

of school, remember?

[Julie] Oh, here we go.

When the magpie swooped down,

yeah, he ran screaming, while I got pecked.

[Julie] You are never going to let that go, are you?

-Sorry to keep you. -No worries.

-Are you ready? -Let's go.

Actually, I've just remembered something else

I've got to do.

Oh, I'm just worried we might be a bit--

Two minutes. I promise.

-...late. -[Ben] Ben--

[Julie] Yep, friends make life worthwhile.

Punctual friends in particular.

Ben. Ben. Ben. Ben.

Ah.

I remembered some paperwork

that just couldn't wait. Sorry.

Oh, it's all right.

What's 20 minutes between friends?

I think I've, um, I think I've forgotten

my, ah, thing. Three minutes.

Right.

What's 23 minutes between friends?

I never would've picked you as being mates with Donna.

-She's so twitchy. -Oh, don't be cruel.

Maybe she's a glommer, like Carbo.

You better cut her loose, Mum,

otherwise in 20 years' time, she'll still be there

using your toothbrush, eating your food.

Yeah, darling, if it's you that can't get rid of Carbo,

why have you moved into his house?

Sorry. Quicker than I thought. Ready.

Sure you haven't forgotten anything?

-Actually-- -I'm joking. Let's go.

-[laughs] -Aerobics, here we come.

-[Julie] Bye. -[Ben] See you, ladies.

No splashing the instructor.

[Jake] All right, mate. We better get back to it.

The van's not going to pack itself.

Yes, no, I'm coming. I'm coming.

Oh, and by the way, I've been thinking--

Oh, no, Jakey boy, thinking? That's no good for you.

I'm serious.

This whole deal with your sister--

-Oh, no, not that again. -No, listen.

Don't we have a van to pack?

I just think you should give her a chance.

Oh, no.

It's started.

-What's started? -This is how she operates.

Yeah, what are you talking about, operates?

She's a nice girl.

Yeah, then why did her latest flatmate

just kick her out?

I don't know. Did he?

No, no. She, Jakey boy, she. Did you not get the text?

Bree was probably cracking onto her boyfriend.

You don't know that.

No, well, it's a pretty good guess.

I've seen it all before.

And guys always fall for it.

Well, nobody's falling for anything.

Oh, so why does Alex always get tongue tied

every time she walks into a room?

He's like that with every girl.

Ha. That doesn't mean you have to be.

-Uh, I'm not. -Oh.

I'm thinking of you and this huge chip on your shoulder

and how maybe asking her around for tea or something

might break the ice.

-Oh, no, oh, no. -[Jake] Why not?

Look, if you and Alex want to keep your blinkers on

and start "socializing" with my sister,

that is up to you.

Well, so, are you going to be there?

I didn't say that.

Coby, she's your sister!

Yes, which means I know her a whole lot better

than either of you do.

Aqua aerobics.

[laughs] Are you as weirded out as I am

that they're friends?

No, I'm all right.

As long as they don't talk about me ever

and as long as I don't run into my mum

at your mum's house.

Or your mum at my mum's house.

Actually you know what? I'm totally weirded out.

I suppose Mum obsessed about the trivia night all morning?

No, she only mentioned it 200 times.

She must've been up half the night

writing the questions.

Who writes their own questions?

Well, I had a trivia night once and I did.

The host provides them.

Yeah, that's where I went wrong.

[laughs]

My housemates are making a team.

It's a shame I can't go, actually.

I'll do your shift.

-Serious? -Of course.

You're a legend. Thank you.

Hey, if you love the Boat Club so much,

you want to spend all your free time here,

I won't stand in your way.

Yeah. Yeah, I just love it here.

Hey. Nice entrance.

What are you doing here?

I love you too, Coby.

I'm here to see Granddad,

not that it's any of your business.

Has something caught your eye, mate?

Yeah. Mm. Flat bar roadie.

You know your bikes.

Oh, yeah, I used to ride a bit.

-I always modified mine. -Mm.

-Really? -[Jake] Yeah.

I pegged a playing card to the frame,

it made that ticking noise as it ran through the spokes,

and when you pedaled faster, it sounded like a motorbike.

-[makes whirring sound] -[giggles]

[makes whirring sound]

[Dave] It's not always as simple as that, but...

Just hold on a second.

Hey, Bree. You looking for Tom?

-In the back garden. -Great. Thanks.

Hey, Bree,

Coby thought you might like to come

to our place for dinner tonight.

Really?

No, not really.

But I thought it'd be a good opportunity for you guys to,

you know, clear the air.

-What are you having? -Uh, Vietnamese?

-You can cook Vietnamese? -Yes.

[scoffs]

No, but Alex can use a phone.

Cool.

Yeah, cool, count me in.

Excellent. All right. Our place at 7:00.

Yeah.

[Ted and Tom humming]

What? Don't.

So how'd the aqua-thing go?

Oh, it was great, once we got there.

Donna's a hard woman to get moving.

She kept finding last-minute things she'd forgotten to do.

But you had a good time?

Yeah, I did, actually.

I haven't laughed so much in ages.

Even at my sterling wit?

Yes, hard to believe, I know.

No, no. It's just nice to have a girlfriend again.

Yeah, I bet she doesn't look as good in tights as I do.

Is that that sterling wit you were talking about?

Yeah, that's just the tip of the iceberg.

[laughs]

[Tom] I wouldn't exactly settle on them.

-Oh, hey! Hi, Bree. -[Bree] Hey, Julie.

Bree just dropped in for a chat.

Do you want to stay for dinner?

No, she's got a... she's got another offer.

Yeah, but thanks anyway and I better push off.

-All right. See you. -[Tom] See you, love.

Hey, listen, just to say thank you

for your hospitality, I got you this.

Yeah, it's not a bad little drop.

You're no trouble. Thank you.

Yeah, I'll just... I'll just pop it in the cellar.

Ooh!

Dave's sterling wit.

Oh.

Tough crowd.

[singer]♪ Work like an Egyptian ♪

Yep, I knew it, the only one dressed as Travolta.

Yeah, that's because it's '80s night.

So?

Well, Saturday Night Fever was in the '70s.

-Late '70s. -Yeah, but... Oh.

-Ben, great turnout. -Yeah, it's awesome.

There's actually people here who aren't from our family.

-Yeah, yeah, have a laugh. -[laughs]

-Hey, any sign of your mum? -[Emma] Hey.

No, it's a bit strange.

I thought she'd at least come down and check it out.

-Yeah. -Hey, you guys look great.

-Thanks. -Thanks.

But wasn'tSaturday Night Fever--

-'70s, yes. -Late '70s.

[Nick] All right, folks.

I'm Nick Steven-Jones

and we're going to kick this thing off!

[cheers and applause]

[Nick] All right.

Sharpen those pencils, sharpen those brains.

Hey, you let me know if you need a hand.

I'm a whiz at this sort of thing.

It won't be required. We've got it in the bag.

Oh, them's fighting words.

[both hissing]

All right. It's a music question to get the ball rolling.

Yes, my specialty.

The other teams don't stand a chance.

Which female artist released the top-selling album

Guilty in 1980?

I repeat, in 1980,

which female artist released the top-selling album Guilty?

Well, why are you looking at me for?

Well, 'cause you said you're an expert.

Yeah, mainly in Bananarama.

[Nick] Which female artist released the top-selling album

Guilty?

Come on, guys. That's an easy one to start with.

Barbara Streisand.

-Are you sure? -Barbara Streisand.

Just write it down!

I think it's, uh, Cyndi Lauper.

-Yeah, it's-- -[clears throat]

[Alex] I can't believe you don't drink.

Yeah, I don't think I've ever seen Coby drinking

anything but beer.

You know, we tricked him into drinking water.

-Really? -Yeah.

Told him it was vodka. [laughs]

-I'm going to the pub. -What about dinner?

-I'll eat it there. -[door buzzer buzzes]

-That'll be our food. -[Coby] I'll get it!

Ah, I don't want to kick him out.

Oh, that is cool.

We prefer you to Coby anyway.

[Bree] Mm. [giggles]

You owe me 40 bucks.

Right.

Yeah, he's a talker, all right.

So I got you curry beef and coconut.

It's my favorite.

It sounds great, but I'm vegetarian, so--

Why didn't you check?

Why didn't you just get a veggie dish just in case?

No, it's not my fault. Don't blame me.

-I'm kidding. -Oh--

[laughs] Yeah, that's a good one.

You nearly had me.

-Oh! -Oh.

-I'm stupid! -It's all right.

-[Alex] Stupid! -It's all right.

-Al, it's all right. -We'll make some more.

-You guys got rice? -[Alex] Maybe.

Great. Just lead the way.

Yeah.

[Nick] All right. This is question 15.

[burps]

The last one in this current round.

What band in 1987 had a platinum hit

with their album Crazy Nights?

[Carbo] Hey, brains trust, wake up.

You're not pulling your weight.

What are you talking about?

Well, you're not answering enough questions.

Give me a break, I was born in 1987.

Why don't you ask Ben to pull his weight?

'Cause Ben and I always give the same answers.

How long have you known Ben?

Oh, forever. We were neighbors.

Yeah, and there was the first day at school

when you glommed onto me.

-Oh, don't-- -[Carbo] Yeah, right.

Our first day at school when he got pecked by a magpie

and I ran to get help, of course.

-Oh, ran to get help? -[Carbo] Yes.

He ran screaming to his mum like this.

He was like, "Oh! The birds! The birds! The birds!"

Oh, yeah, 'cause he was

frozen in terror, "Ahh! Ahh, my eye!"

There was blood on my eye, Carbo!

-It was dripping. -It was a little bit.

But Carbo drew the bird's attention

so that you could get away.

-Exactly. -[Ben] Oh, yeah, yeah.

-That's what happened. -[Carbo] Yeah, exactly.

Funny for the first 19 years.

-After 20, a bit old. -Oh, you ran.

-You ran like this. -He was like, "Mum! Mum! Mum!"

I said, "Magpie, get me, magpie. Leave my friend alone,"

[Ben] I was laughing, I wasn't scared.

I wasn't scared.

-You're still scared of magpies. -[Carbo] I am not.

Okay, guys, all the answer sheets are in,

so I'm just going to take a few moments

to tally the results

and we're going to have a winner, okay?

Now, don't go away.

Ah. Oh. Thank you.

Ooh, table service and everything.

I should come here more often.

Don't get used to it.

[Retta] Do you think we'll win?

Oh, it's a no-brainer, babe.

Mm, maybe I should go and flirt with him.

-Oh, Retta. -What?

Or maybe you should? You're pretty.

He actually kind of reminds me of my ex-boyfriend

in a weird way.

[Carbo] Ugh.

Ugh, with a haircut like that, no wonder you dumped him.

He dumped me, actually.

-[Retta] Oh, no, are you okay? -Yeah, I am now.

Well, we need to find you a new boyfriend.

No, I'm fine.

[Retta] Is there anyone that you like?

Well, no, not really.

Ooh, so there is.

There is a guy, um, in my course who seems nice.

-[Carbo] Nice. -[Nick] Okay, guys.

It looks like we have a deadlock between two teams.

-Baby in the Corner! -Whoo!

-And VH SS Commodore. -Yeah!

[vocalizing]

So we're going to go to our tiebreaker question, okay.

I'll let you know how it works.

I'm going to perform an action from a classic '80s film

and the first correct shouted answer, wins. All right?

-Here you go. -Cool.

-Get ready. -Everyone, thinking caps on.

[Retta] Yeah. I've got this.

-Ooh! Um, Breakfast Club! -Yes!

-No. -Ugh.

Sixteen Candles!

No, not Sixteen Candles, no.

-[patron] Back To The Future! -[Nick] No, nope.

-[patron] Flashdance! -Anything!

No! The movie, Carbo!

-Say Anything! -Say Anything's correct!

[cheers]

[Julie] All friendships start with a spark...

but that doesn't mean you always notice

the exact moment.

Oh, you're still here.

No, Cobes, I left hours ago.

Good.

So this flatmate, she kicked you out

just because her boyfriend's a creep?

-Yeah. -Mm, sucks.

[Bree] It's life.

Well, I better go grab my stuff before Katie hocks it.

You're not going to go back there?

Just for a minute.

All right. I'll come with you.

[Bree] Why?

Yeah? Why?

Well, so this jerk doesn't try cracking onto you again.

[Bree] You reckon?

Well, I kicked him in the nuts last night.

He's lucky to be walking.

Yeah, well, I'd just feel better if you let me drive you.

No, I'll come, too.

Mate, she can handle herself.

I don't want you taking any unnecessary risk, all right?

-Now, come on. -Ohh. You don't listen.

[groans] Let go!

Come on, tap out, tap out.

-Thanks for dinner. -[Jake] You're welcome.

[groans]

Uh, she can look after herself.

-She was-- -[giggles]

-Mum, hi. -Oh, hello.

[Emma] Were you home all night?

Yes. Why?

Well, it's not like you to miss a work thing,

that's all.

Well, no need for me to be there.

Sometimes you just have to stop,

put your feet up and smell the gardenias.

Is everything okay?

Everything's fine.

Would you like something to eat?

No. I'm exhausted and my feet are killing me.

I'm going straight to bed.

-Good night. -Good night, love.

[dramatic music playing]

[door closes]

Everything okay?

-Yeah, she's asleep now. -Oh, what was wrong?

-Had a bad dream, I think. -Mm.

About a swimming pool full of middle aged mums.

Oh, that's enough to terrify anyone.

-Yeah. -[phone ringing]

Ooh.

That's weird. Donna? Hi.

Is everything okay?

I'm sorry, Julie.

I realize it's late, but I just didn't know

who else to call.

Oh, no, no, that's okay. I was awake. What's wrong?

I'm sorry that we missed the start of our class today.

[laughs]

Well, you didn't need to call about that.

It's not a problem.

Oh, no, but it is a problem.

It's my problem.

And I really need to explain what's going on in my life.

Could you come around early before work?

Oh, uh, okay, sure.

How does, um, 8:00 sound?

Perfect.

I really appreciate it.

No problem. Bye.

Everything okay?

Um, yeah, well, I think so.

She just wants someone to chat to.

-What, at 11 o'clock at night? -No, no, no, tomorrow.

-She sounded really upset. -Mm.

-Oh, no! -What?

I... I'm meant to be dropping Ruby at Madison's

for a play date.

Well, drop her off on the way.

What, well, that's a bit early, isn't it?

-What time's the play date? -9:00.

Well, how long does Donna want you for?

Well, I don't know. She's upset.

Well, I can't drop her off. I've got a job on.

Yeah, okay. I'll see if Dad can.

And don't forget you've got to do the pay.

Yeah, I've got to do the pays. I'll do that when I get home.

[sighs]

Look, Jules, do you really think this is a good idea?

I mean... I mean, Donna seems a little bit--

-Oh. -...nervy, you know.

Oh, you know, you're as bad as Ben.

She's fine. It'll be fine.

If you say so.

I do.

Until you really get to know each other,

a new friend is a mystery.

And unfortunately,

they don't come with instruction manuals.

[bird chirping]

Okay, I'm off to Donna's.

Are you sure you don't mind dropping Ruby off for me, Dad?

[Ted] No, no.

I'll do it on the way to tai chi.

Great. Thank you. Well, I'll be as quick

as I can and no, I haven't forgotten the pays.

Rightio. I'll be on my mobile if anyone needs me.

Okay. Right.

Well, I better go, too. Bye, darling.

-Have fun with Madison. -[Tom] Who's this Madison?

How do I know she's not a bad influence?

She's Ruby's best friend. Isn't she, darling?

Okay. See you later.

Bye, love.

-Hey, Tom. -[Tom] Hmm?

-Hey. -[Tom] What's this?

"Swingers Club"?

Oh, Teddy, I am flattered but--

The other side.

"Caretaker Wanted."

You're on the job hunt for me? That's very kind of you, Ted.

I just stumbled across it.

"Accommodation included." That makes sense.

[giggles] I never noticed that.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Well, I'll give them a ring.

Well, they might want a resume.

Yeah, yeah, well, I'm... I'll get a resume.

-[Julie] Morning. -Hi.

-Come in. -Ah.

How are you?

-Sorry the house is such a mess. -Oh, it's--

-You caught me doing the dishes. -Oh. [laughs]

Well, you gave me a bit of a scare last night.

Emma's still asleep.

Sorry, I don't want to wake her.

Oh, okay. Well, should we go out

for a coffee and get out of the house?

Oh, okay. Um, just a minute.

Okay.

[Donna] Sorry it's such a mess.

[electric air pump whirring]

I'm testing it.

I'm thinking of taking it camping.

Okay, okay.

I thought that Bree could crash here

for a couple of nights.

You know, I want her to be comfortable.

All right! I thought that she could

sleep in my bed and I would take the mattress.

-At last. -[Alex] Yeah.

Well, it's the least I can do for a mate.

Oh, she's a mate now, is she?

Yeah. It's all aboveboard.

There's no funny stuff.

Well, look, the fact is, Coby doesn't want her here

and it's not our place to get involved.

All right?

All right?

Yeah.

Mm, okay.

I'll leave it alone.

Thanks, mate.

[electric air pump whirring]

[sighs] Oh.

Oh, this is silly.

[dramatic music playing]

Um, Donna?

Well, sorry, it's just that you were taking so long and...

I just need to wash my hands.

Donna, they're clean.

They're not clean.

Come on. Let's go and sit down.

No, Emma will hear.

Okay. Then we'll get out of the house. Come on.

Yeah, and they look so sore.

[Donna] It's a disorder.

Obsessive compulsive disorder.

People joke, OCD.

They don't know the truth of it.

I'm not like this the whole time,

it's just bad at the moment.

Is there any treatment?

Oh, there's a few things you can do to try to control it,

self-empowerment classes.

Burlesque.

There's nothing like a corset and feather boa

to help you forget your problems.

Have you always been like it?

I've always been neat, tidy, anxious.

But the hand washing, that didn't start

until I was having problems with Mark.

We'd been arguing, I ran into the bathroom,

took my wedding ring off and threw it into the toilet.

It was so stupid.

There it was, my wedding ring in the toilet,

with my whole relationship.

I couldn't leave it there. I had to fish it out

but, um,

after that it felt like I could never really get them clean.

Clean? How could they not be?

I saw Mark the other day at the supermarket.

And it all came back.

It's so unfair.

Come on. Let's take a walk.

Hey, Carbo.

You should be wearing one of these.

Magpie season.

Bugger off, Benno.

-Morning, Granddad! -Morning, mate.

Morning, uh, other granddad.

Maybe you better just call me Tom.

You all right?

No, I'm just a bit puffed.

What? From bringing the bins in?

You know, the doctors gave me some exercises

when I had my heart scare.

Maybe we could run through them together?

Run?

Not literally.

Well, come and see me later on in the morning

when I've had my first beer.

You thinking about getting in condition?

No, I don't really need to.

I've got a fantastic metabolism.

Mm. Eat whatever I want.

Never put on a kilo.

Yeah, I used to say that when I was your age.

I was about the same weight, too, but come 30,

I suddenly had to loosen the belt.

[chuckles]

Maybe we really do take after each other.

[Julie] Does Emma know any of this?

Mark and I split when she was overseas,

so she's been spared the worst of it.

She just thinks I'm highly strung.

Not a huge leap to make.

But I've mostly had it under control.

It flared up a bit when I started the new job.

Nothing I couldn't handle.

But then Mark...

he just looked straight through me

as if I wasn't even there.

And then all these rituals

that I thought I had under control just...

I can't imagine how hard it must be for you.

[sighs] I just want to be free.

I don't want this anymore. It makes me want to scream.

So scream.

No. I couldn't.

Why not?

Not with these people around.

Ah, pfft, who cares? It might make you feel better.

No.

It beats scrubbing your hands raw.

[chuckles]

-[screams] -Ooh!

What are you doing?

[Julie] We're fine, thanks.

-[scream] -Julie!

Go on, your turn.

-Ahh! -Oh, what's that?

Come on, you can do better than that.

-Ahhh! -Louder.

-[screams] -Ooh! Yeah.

Oh, actually, I do feel a bit better, yeah.

[both screaming]

[Julie] What are friends for,

if not getting it all off your chest?

[Donna] They'll be wondering where I am at work.

Do you want me to wait while you get ready?

No, no, you go. I'll be fine.

Are you sure? I'm happy to.

Oh, that'd be wonderful. I'll be quick.

I just need to wash my hands.

-Just kidding. -Oh.

Julie, I'm so sorry about laying this all on you

so early in our friendship.

Oh, no, nonsense. I'm sure you'd do the same for me.

Oh, I doubt we'll have time for you.

I'm a psychiatrist's dream.

[laughs]

-Well, you're in a rush. -Yeah.

You'd think I'd be used to it by now.

Granddad Ted, Granddad Tom.

Uh.

Grandson Ben.

Hey, you know how we were talking about exercise before?

You're not serious about that, are you?

Well, I should probably be doing a bit more of it myself.

Why? Are you afraid you'll turn into me?

[chuckles] No. No.

I'm concerned about my heart.

Well, it can't be any worse than this,

so, okay I'm in.

Awesome.

You two are going to exercise?

Oh, don't sound so surprised.

Why don't you join us?

No, thanks. I've got my own workout regime.

[chuckles]

What, do you think a body like this

happens by accident?

What are they for?

Toning your arms. Carbo's mum's.

Her Olivia Newton John phase.

-I guess I'm taking the pink. -Mm.

There you go.

All right. What happens now?

One foot in front of the other, I guess.

Hey, slow down.

Are you okay?

Just give me a minute.

Is it your heart?

No, no, no, no.

I'm just out of breath, that's all.

I haven't had this much exercise in years.

[sighs]

-[Coby] Hey. -Barton passes to Jennings.

[Coby] Oh. A wayward pass but he saves it beautifully.

Mm. Coby, um,

about your sister...

Ah, yeah? What about her?

Are things really that bad between you?

So bad that... that you would let her sleep rough?

Alex.

Ah, what, you want her to stay here?

Is that what this is about?

Well, now that you mention it...

Oh, and you're doing all of this

out of the kindness of your heart?

That's right.

[Coby] Mate, I've told you till I'm blue in the face,

don't fall for it, she's bad news.

Fall for what?

You know what I'm talking about.

No. No, no way, I promise.

That... That is the last thing on my mind.

Mm-hmm.

Mm, what do you say?

No.

-Told you. -Mm.

Well, that... that is too bad.

I've already invited her.

What? What?

Alex!

Look, look, this is your house. Well, yours and Jake's

and you can invite who you want, I get that,

just why does it have to be her?

-She's a friend. -You, no, you think she is.

-She's nice. -I know.

She's got big, blue eyes and a smile.

That doesn't make her nice.

Yeah, and when I spilt the rice from the takeaway,

she helped me make some more.

And now she's moving in?

Don't you think there's a reason she's being nice?

Are you saying that I'm an idiot?

No, no, no. I'm saying watch her.

And that's the last thing I'm saying.

Mate to mate.

[door closes]

Afternoon.

Hey. How was the call out?

Which one? What are you up to?

Oh, nothing. Just looking at something for Donna.

Is that all I get?

Um, yes. Sorry.

Secret women's business.

-Okay. -[phone ringing]

Yeah, hello.

Oh, Donna, hi. I was just...

Oh. Oh, really? No, listen I...

I was just reading up about this.

Yeah, yeah, no, if you're feeling anxious,

try some controlled breathing.

Yeah, okay, so you breathe in for four,

hold it for four, one, two, three, four

and then breathe out for four, okay?

So breathe in... [inhales]

hold it for four,

yep, and then breathe out for four.

Well, call me if you need to. All right, love. Bye.

Jules?

Do you need the phone?

What's going on?

Oh, it's just Donna's having a hard time,

so I'm just giving her some support.

Late night phone calls, early morning visits.

Now you're helping her to breathe?

Hey, have some compassion.

Did you give up on Jake when he had epilepsy?

He had a medical condition.

Well, how do you know this isn't?

Is it? What do you mean you can't even tell me,

even if it's having an impact?

Look I haven't forgotten the pays.

This isn't about the pays.

You know all... All I'm saying

is that there's a difference

between a needy friend,

and a friend who needs you occasionally.

No, I'm all right.

I bet the last time you picked up one of these,

you beat a fellow prisoner to death, eh, Tom?

Oh, that made the papers down here, did it?

You're a bit too gullible, son.

It must be nice to be out of prison?

Well, nice is one word for it.

Do whatever you like, go wherever you like.

Yeah, that kind of freedom costs money.

You'll find a job.

I hope so. I need my own place.

I can't live with your folks forever.

Ted'd love that.

Ah, Ted's all right. I enjoy winding him up.

-You're pretty good at it. -Hm.

What about you? What are your plans?

I don't know. Just keep working.

Hang out with friends and family.

Hm. Well, don't you want a bit of...

-Well, you know. -It's a bit too soon for that.

Too soon, yeah. Well, you're a...

You seem like a sensitive kid,

so you'll know when the time's right.

Thanks, Granddad... Tom.

You know, I hold a bit of sway at the Boat Club.

I could line you up a job as a glassy.

Yeah, I think I'll go for the job that Ted found me.

Thanks for thinking of me, though.

No problem.

[Julie] Sometimes friendships can be found

in the most surprising of places.

-I'm not stopping. -It's okay. Do you want...

Do you want a drink or something?

No, seriously, it's your day off.

The last person you want to see is someone from work.

Hm.

But I just wanted to drop off these herbs.

Awesome.

Ooh, I was buying myself some anyway.

There's parsley, mint, tarragon, a couple of others.

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

Every veggie patch should have some.

Anyway, I'd better go and enjoy the rest of my day off.

All right. Don't do anything I wouldn't do.

[giggles] What, like, dress in a fluoro singlet

and stick on a cheesy mustache?

You loved it.

Well, um, by the way tell me if, um, if it's none of my business.

Any question that starts like that probably is.

No. Well, yeah. Maybe. I don't know.

But that, that guy from your course,

you know the one that you were telling Retta about?

Rafael.

Raf... Is that his name?

He's gorgeous. Spanish. Plays tennis.

Right.

Ben, why are you even interested?

I'm not. Just asking.

A woman of mystery.

No, a woman of privacy.

Hey, what about that guy that dumped you?

Ben!

What? I'm just... just trying to get to know you better.

It was in London and he broke my heart.

-Satisfied? -Uh, that sucks.

Eh, you move on eventually.

Anyway, his loss.

Yeah.

Well, on that depressing note.

I'll see you at work tomorrow.

Yeah, you will and, uh, thank you for those.

Bye.

See you.

Is that all of your stuff?

Yep. You never know when you need a quick getaway.

Well, um, let me show you, you to your room.

[giggles]

Ta da.

[Bree] Thank you.

And you can take my bed if you prefer.

I... I promise I won't be in there.

No, no. This will do fine.

Thanks for the invite, guys.

Yeah, well, don't look at me. It was his idea.

[Alex] Ignore him. If...

If there's anything you want, just ask.

I could use a glass of water?

Well, you know where the tap is.

Um...

Seriously, Coby, pull back on the emotion.

It's overwhelming.

[Ted] Yeah, it's not a bad drop. Have you tried their stout?

No, no, stout's not my go.

Don't bother. You'll demean yourself.

What?

Nothing.

So, how'd your exercise go with Ben?

Exercise?

Is that so hard to believe?

No, not you, Ben.

We had a nice chat, actually. I've got wraps on that kid.

He's got his head screwed on.

Something smells nice.

-That'd be me. -It must be me.

I think I preferred it when you two were fighting.

Are you making a cuppa?

The kettle's just boiled actually.

So how was everyone's day?

Ah, it was fine.

-Fine. -That'd be fine then?

-[knock on door] -I'll get it.

-[sighs] -[Donna] Hi, I'm Donna.

-[Tom] Oh, I'm Tom. -Perfect timing.

You be nice.

-[Donna] Oh, hi, everyone. -[Julie] Hi!

Sorry for interrupting.

I just wanted to drop by and give you this

to thank you for helping me today.

[Julie] Oh. Donna, that's lovely.

You didn't have to do that.

I'll get Dave to put it in the cellar.

[Donna] It's to thank you too, Dave,

for letting me borrow Julie.

I can't tell you what a help she's been.

It's fine.

Fine. Ha.

Right, I'd better get going.

Okay I... I'll see you out.

I didn't know you had a cellar?

Oh, it's a long story.

-What's all this? -Oh, just some research.

Oh.

So they say that screaming, singing

and computer games are all really good distractions.

So, we were right on track in the park this morning.

Yes. Now, I've already looked into this.

And... And apparently,

exercise is the simplest way to dull the urge.

Right.

So I was thinking boot camp.

What?

You know, the exercise groups.

You mean those crazy people that do push ups

in the park at 4:00 a.m?

Yeah, yeah.

No, I've got the number for a trainer

so I thought we could go tomorrow.

Can't we just go for a walk?

No, no, no. Not enough endorphins.

We need to tire you out

if we're going to make an impact.

-We? -Yeah.

Oh, go on, give it a try.

Okay. What the hell, right?

-I'm sure it'll be a scream. -[laughs]

[Jake] Ah.

You been hiding on us, mate?

Oh, well, I spend all day with you at work.

I don't want to spend my nights with you, too.

[Bree] All right. Well, that's it for me.

I'm going to call it a night.

Oh no, no. This next episode is hilarious.

Yeah, I'll tune in from behind my sheet.

All right, well, we'll keep it down.

No, don't worry about it. I can sleep through anything.

Do you want me to warm the bed for you?

-Alex! -Thanks, but pass.

-Go easy, mate. -Well, I...

I was talking about a hot water bottle.

Well, just take it slow, that's all I'm saying.

Yeah, yeah fine.

[beeping]

[sighs]

Okay, I get it, I get the hint.

Why are you getting up at 4:30 a.m.?

Hm, boot camp. With Donna.

Well, I hope you both enjoy it.

Oh, I'm sure we will.

You better not read for too long.

You've got to get up soon.

Mm!

Sorry.

No.

Scared I'll pin you again?

Yeah, yeah, something like that.

I'm just after a glass of water, too.

Righto.

Where are your glasses?

Oh, sorry, yeah. They're up there.

Oh, thanks.

Are you right?

Yeah. Mm.

Sorry. Sorry.

-Sorry. Oh. -Okay. [chuckles]

-Ah. -[giggles]

Good night.

Good night.

[whistle blows]

[woman] Okay, guys. Let's get started.

Oh, hi. How are you?

Good. Great. You?

Fine. Ready to get into it?

-Absolutely. -Right.

Um, just...

-What the hell are we doing? -I honestly don't know.

Oh, I was just trying to help.

And I appreciate it,

but I think this is something I've got to do myself.

Yeah, and not at 5:30 in the morning.

God, no.

I think I got a bit carried away, didn't I?

Don't take this the wrong way, but you were kind of scaring me.

Oh, sorry.

How about I buy you a cup of coffee?

Oh, okay. What's going to be open

at this time of the morning, though?

Good point.

How about a Bloody Mary at the Taxi Club?

Oh, I've got a rule, no drinking before breakfast.

-[whistle blows] -[gasps] Oh, quick!

[Donna] The bakeries are open!

How about I buy you a bread roll?

-[Julie] Great! I'll follow you. -Okay.

[Julie] Friendships can't be one-sided.

You've got to give as much as you get.

Otherwise it's easy to feel swamped.

[Alex] Did you need more juice, Bree?

Is... Is your toast hot enough?

It's good, thanks.

Well, my toast is cold, it means hers would be, too.

Hey, Mum, you can sit down.

No, you can't eat cold toast.

My toast is cold.

-What do you think? -What is it?

My memoirs. It's a CV, you nitwit.

-Where's the rest? -[Tom] That's it.

I thought it must be double-sided.

Come on, I'm only teasing you.

I'm not a complete waste of space.

Well, no one's saying that.

Ben offered me a job at his work.

Well, it wouldn't be out of pity if that's what you're thinking.

No, no, no. I'm not saying that.

It's just that there's a gap here, 18 months.

They're going to ask me what I was doing.

Well, just tell them.

That's the system, isn't it?

I mean, you do your time

and then you get to have another go.

[scoffs]

[Ben] Hey, ah, Carbo?

There's a magpie up there. You might want to watch it.

Yeah, I'm not looking up, mate.

No seriously, it's... it's a pretty big one.

It looks angry.

Look, I ran for help, just admit it, and move on.

Hey, Carbo, watch your back! It's a magpie!

Head! Not the head! Not the head!

Hey! Watch it, you drongo!

Sorry, Mr. Tom.

Mr. Jennings to you.

Sorry, Mr. Jennings.

What's wrong with your mate?

Ah, it's Carbo. He's special.

Well, yeah, you got that right.

Anyway, I better get to work.

Hey, listen, before you go, I was...

I was just wondering...

Well, what I wanted to ask about was that glassy job,

that is, if it's still going?

Yeah, I think so. I'll ask.

What made you change your mind?

Beggars can't be choosers.

Don't worry, Tom. I'll make it happen.

[Donna] So he's your grandfather?

[Ben] Yeah.

Any experience?

No.

And he's just out of jail.

Yeah.

Tell him he can start on Monday.

Okay. Sorry, what?

10:00 a.m. sharp.

I never knew you were such a softy.

-What do you mean? -Getting your granddad a job.

That's really sweet.

I can't believe your mum went for that.

That was the worst sales pitch ever.

She has been in a good mood lately.

Maybe we've got your mum to thank.

Yeah. Either that or she's the...

-[whistles] On the turps. -Oh.

[Julie] Good friends once made need little maintenance.

Just sometimes, it pays to give them

the attention they deserve.

Do you want to ride the truck?

You take that. You take that.

Hey, you two.

-Hey. -Having fun?

Yeah, when I get to drive the truck.

[laughs] Hey.

So how was boot camp?

Ah, yes well, uh, we didn't go.

You were right.

-It happens occasionally. -[chuckles]

Yeah, I was over investing. Even Donna thought so.

Sorry about last night. I was just being protective.

Ohh.

But I'm willing to concede

that I possibly went a little bit far.

-Aw, that's big of you. -Yeah.

-Who are you calling big? -[giggles]

Oh, I do get a lot out of my friendship with Donna.

Yeah, I can see that.

And thanks for looking out for me.

So, how was day care, hey?

Ah, well, I've got some hot gossip on that front.

-Oh? -Ruby's got a new bestie.

-What? -Mm.

Really? What happened to Madison?

No, Madison's on the way out.

Oh. Right. Who's the newbie then?

-Aubergine. -Aubergine?

-Yeah. -Oh, no.

Where do parents come up with these names?

Yeah. Good luck saying that one, Ruby.

[laughter]

Aubergine. Aubergine.

Friends and family sometimes clash,

but if you're lucky enough to marry your best friend,

you're onto something truly special.

[laughs]

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