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NARRATOR: Previously...

MAN:

..Shannon made a shock confession.

..to Caitlin...

MEL: So, you were intimate
with your ex

a week before
you came into the experiment?

Yep.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC SWELLS)

..before the experts
held him to account.

It's selfish behaviour.
Disrespectful.

It is beyond belief!

And...

So happy to see you all!

..a surprise workshop
with Alessandra...

Sex is one part of intimacy,
but it's not the whole thing.

..kicked off Intimacy Week...

The task for you guys is setting up
the perfect romantic date.

It doesn't have to be sexual.

MAN: This is your honeymoon
revisited.

..which saw our grooms step up and
explore their romantic connections...

Arms around each other.

..which worked wonders
for Claire and Jesse...

I would like to do more hugging
like that with Claire.

..while, for others...

MAN: Cheers.

I showed up and I did the work,

I feel like Bronte's, yet again,
abandoned me.

..tensions reached boiling point.

You have a problem with intimacy,
Josh,

and I don't know how to crack it!

I don't have a problem
with intimacy at all!

You do, Josh!

I just don't know if I can be
in this experiment anymore.

Tonight...

WOMAN: That feels so good.

..Intimacy Week continues.

(LAUGHS) Oh, my god!

The sexual tension is bursting!

Can Alyssa overcome
her inner Mormon...

Do you wanna lie down?

..and take the next intimate step
with her husband, Duncan?

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC SWELLS)

Plus...

CAITLIN: This is so cute, Shannon.

..has Shannon finally
made a turnaround?

I see a kindness.

I feel so connected to him
right now.

And are this year's power couple...

When the relationship comes
priority to you, you let me know.

..romantically bankrupt?

(DRAMATIC MUSIC SWELLS)

We're heading...heading down.

We're heading off the edge.

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC BUILDS)

Intimacy Week
is well and truly underway.

WOMAN: Really big hug.
Mmm! Mmm!

Mmm, it's nice, actually.

Intimacy Week is not just about sex.

MAN: Are you comfy? Good?
WOMAN: I'm comfy.

It is about building
an erotic connection

and exploring sexual compatibility,

but it's mostly about developing
trust with your partner.

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC SWELLS)

Need to write a list.
List, list, list.

Today, more of our husbands
are digging deep

into their dating toolkit...

..having been asked by Alessandra
to woo their wives.

Effort is really,
really, really sexy.

So, the task for you guys
is setting up

what you consider to be the perfect
romantic, intimate date

for your partner.

(JAUNTY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

So, for smitten couple
Alyssa and Duncan,

it's a dinner for two...

(ALYSSA EXCLAIMS)

..starting with
a tasty Spanish snack...

I feel like you're in your element.

..and a lot of unresolved tension.

(LAUGHS) Oh, my god!

(JAUNTY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Duncan and I have not had sex yet,

but there's obviously
that sexual tension.

(JAUNTY MUSIC CONTINUES)

I'm just like, "Oh, my god!"

He is very, very attractive.

But Alyssa isn't Duncan's only fan,

as his charm proved irresistible from
the very start of the experiment.

How are you, boys?

(ELECTRIC GUITAR RHYTHMS)

God! You could crack a beer open
on his jaw, it's that chiselled.

(ELECTRIC GUITAR RHYTHMS)

(WHOOPING AND APPLAUSE)

Ohhh! (LAUGHS) He's so hot.

(ELECTRIC GUITAR RHYTHMS)

WOMAN: We can both agree
that Duncan is number one.

The man!
The man, yeah.

His jawline's really good.

Really nice, like, deep eyes.
Good height.

(LAUGHS) Duncan.

Got the dark features -
the tall, dark, handsome.

MAN: Yes, yes, yes.

Aesthetically, like,
he is what I would usually go for.

Yep. I don't blame you.

I've got a crush on the guy myself.
100%!

(ELECTRIC GUITAR RHYTHMS)

Duncan? Whoo!
Like, he's a good-looking rooster.

Incredibly sexy! Like, whoo!

(ELECTRIC GUITAR RHYTHMS)

But given his wide-reaching
desirability,

when it comes to intimacy,
what's holding Alyssa back?

(LAUGHS)

Yeah, the, um...burning question.

(JAUNTY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

The thing is, it's, um...it's
a little bit out of my comfort zone

and that comes with, you know,
my upbringing.

There is a part of me

that's still kind of fighting
that, like, little inner Mormon

that's kind of been ingrained in me
since I was quite young.

We don't really ever, like,
talk about intimacy

and it's very, like, shameful
to be out and open about sexuality.

(GASPS) Is that our olives?

They are - they're our olives
from our honeymoon,

plus a few meats and cheeses.

I love any type of meat. (LAUGHS)

That, you do.

But even though I still have
a bit of that Mormon in me,

Alessandra said the best way
to be more comfortable about sex

is to actually talk about it.

Is that truffle cheese?

(EXHALES) Now you're speaking
my love language.

We have the spark,
we have the chemistry.

We have the fun.

So, I could definitely get ready to,
you know, spice things up a bit.

Yeah, we'll just..
we'll see where things go.

You've done really well.
I'm very impressed.

(HEARTBEAT THUDS)

DUNCAN: I'm hoping, this week,

I just continue to get
a deeper connection with Alyssa.

The more time I spend with her,
the more I'm attracted to her,

and something physical will happen
through the right timeline

as the way it happens.

But I'll make sure that it's a lot
of fun this week, that's for sure.

Can I feed this to you?
Yeah, definitely.

(SULTRY BEATS)

That was a wet one.

(LAUGHS)

While romance is blossoming
for Alyssa and Duncan,

Melissa and Josh's relationship
has come to a standstill

after their intimacy problems
came to a head yesterday.

You have a problem with intimacy,
Josh!

And I'm too much for you,
and you don't know what to do!

"I'm too much for you." OK.

No, you...I am, Josh...
Sure.

..and I'm gonna speak my truth for
every goddamned woman in the world!

Oooh, hallelujah!
Yeah!

With the couple
no longer on speaking terms,

Melissa's favourite week
has resulted in awkward tension

and a bag filled with unused sex toys
from Alessandra's workshop.

Um...

Looks like a portable speaker
from...

..but not available at JB Hi-Fi.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Josh and I are at such a bad place,

and I am so envious
of the other couples

that are diving into Intimacy Week
and taking it on board.

Glow.

I don't think that that's,
uh...talking about colour.

Because while all the other couples
are doing that,

I'm on the couch by myself, alone...

..with a wall up,
and Josh is on the other side.

Uh, I remember this.

Um, I think it was
the vibrating cock ring.

Very excited.

Also looks like a mouse, in case you
want to hook it up to a computer.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

It kills me!

I'm used to my man cuddling me,

and I don't feel much comfort
from Josh.

That's the pants. Hmm.

Like...it's torture for me!

Josh complains about
he wants an emotional connection.

Josh doesn't even let me in.

Ahh, the 'Kama Sutra'.

Yeah, always wanted one of these.

I'm in a relationship with Josh,

and I'm alone.

Like, I never thought,
in my wildest dreams,

that I thought I would be
in a relationship like this, ever.

Ever.

Very visual.

This is not living,
this is not life,

and this is not a relationship.

How many positions are there?

Is there 69?

That would have been
the ultimate goal?

No, only...52.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

(HOPEFUL MUSIC BUILDS)

Down the hall,

Shannon is taking on
Alessandra's date task,

and is hoping to reignite the flames
with his wife, Caitlin,

with a night to remember.

(LIGHTER CLICKS)

Oh, don't...that's a dud.

Shannon's bombshell about his ex

threatened to derail his marriage.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

When did you last see your ex?

Uh, before the experiment.

How recently before?

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

About a week...the week.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

Shannon, you got a whole lot of work
to do this week.

She's gotta be your priority.

She needs to feel like,
"You know what,

"he's put the past in the past,
and I'm his number one."

You've said you wanna stay, Shannon.

So, you're all in?
All in.

This week, Shannon is making amends,

determined to put Caitlin
front and centre

and rekindle their connection.

Gonna get changed too, 'cause
I need to dress in something nice.

She doesn't need me in my slippers.

It's date night. I'm really excited.

I've put in 100% as well.

Like, I didn't actually think
I could do it

with the timeframe that I did,

but I've got candles out
in the shape of a heart.

Pretty happy with that.

We want something smelling nice.

I've lit up some senses as well.

(EXHALES)

I've bought a card.

How do you spell anniversary?

Sixth day spell check.

But most importantly,
I've ordered her a meal,

which will be sentimental to her.

(IRISH ACCENT) Oh, this is where
I put on me Irish accent!

Hey! How you going?
A pick-up for Shannon.

(JAUNTY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Oh, pressure's on.

(JAUNTY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Oh, no! There we go.

Oh, gosh!

Halfway down Sydney
with a plate of food in my hands.

This date is gonna be
the new beginning.

This is my real opportunity
to really show

that I am listening to her -

I do understand, I know your needs -

and I want her to see that.

I am delivery boy 101.

I'm getting a job out of this.

Yeah. Hopefully she's not
disappointed.

(RELAXED INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Oh, gosh! Oh, gosh!
(PLATES RATTLE)

I can do this.
(LAUGHS)

A lot of things
running through my head

Suspense - a lot.

Is it 'anticipated', the word?

Euphoria as well, like...

Wait, is that the right word -
euphoria?

(RELAXED MUSIC CONTINUES)

CAITLIN: Knock, knock!

Hold on, darling! Whoa, whoa, whoa!

Stay there, stay there,
stay there, stay there. Come here.

(LAUGHS)
Close your eyes. Close your eyes.

Here. Close your eyes.

(LAUGHS) Oh, Shan, I can't see!

That's alright, I'll guide you,
and I'm not gonna step on your feet.

Are you ready?
(LAUGHS)

One, two...
OK.

..three.

Oh, this is so...
(LAUGHTER)

Stop it!
I know. I'm a bit excited about it.

Yeah.

There's a letter here for you
as well.

I accidentally...
it looked like an 'M'.

Oh, bless!

I really did try, and a lot.

I just hope I pulled it off.

(LAUGHS)
Ready?

Yeah, OK, go.

(LAUGHS)
Oh, I got the right one too!

Sorry, it's a little bit
on the side.

An original parma.

Enjoy!
This is...I'm stoked!

Shannon did very well. (LAUGHS)

Bless him!
But, like...that was very cute!

That was very cute.

(UPLIFTING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

I can't believe how bang on
you've got this, to be honest.

Yeah?

Yeah.

Like, I'm such a fussy eater,
and you've nailed it.

The fact that it was food
that I eat, snacks that I love -

like, that's a win for me.

There's actually one more surprise.

There's a letter here for you
as well.

Oh, this is really cute.

"Dearest Caitlin." (LAUGHS)

"Happy two-week anniversary!"

(UPLIFTING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

"I know it hasn't been
the best start,

"but let this plant
blossom and flower

"like our relationship will
from here on out."

Is that what that's for?
This is it.

(LAUGHS) Oh, that is so cute.

If we can water this,
nurture it, feed it,

and then it flowers,

we can sort of reciprocate that
with our relationship.

(LAUGHS) That's so thoughtful!

Like, I've never had anyone do
anything like this for me before.

(STIRRING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

This is so cute, Shannon!

(UPLIFTING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Alright, shall we blow out
the candles? I'll race you.

(UPLIFTING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

It was amazing! It was amazing.

Yep. Let's do it.

We're turning a new page, and that
was, I think, a good way to start.

(UPLIFTING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

(EXHALES)

Ohh! Mmm!

Wait, wait.

Tom Hanks!

(AS FORREST GUMP) "Life is like
a box of chocolates."

Coming up,
Alessandra's Intimacy Week task...

MELINDA: Layton. Well, you're not
taking it seriously.

..doesn't get the desired result
for Melinda and Layton.

When the relationship comes
priority to you, you let me know.

I don't want...

And later...

You feel fine?

..Shannon reveals
another shocking truth.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC SWELLS)

I wanted to love someone,
and I wanted someone to love me!

NARRATOR: This morning,

inside high-flyers
Melinda and Layton's apartment,

a crisis has unfolded,

wreaking havoc on their balcony.

LAYTON: (SIGHS) This is some
remnants of Toastergate.

(JAUNTY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

OK, so, succinctly,
I was trying to light a candle.

And we don't have any lighters here.

So, I thought it would be
a good idea to get some paper,

and then light the toaster,

and then try to light the paper
on the toaster,

then try to light the candle
from the paper,

which would have caught flame
from the toaster.

(JAUNTY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

So, that didn't go as planned.

Oh! Babe.

Is it still in there?

You can't be serious.

And then I forgot, like,
it was plugged in

and I went to get the knife out.

Are you serious?

I think, for a very intelligent man,

he can sometimes be
very unintelligent.

A knife in the toaster?

It just smells a little bit burnt,
like...

Wow!

(JAUNTY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Like, sometimes, I'm like,
"What am I doing?"

And I definitely look at him
and, like, "What are you doing?"

And how are we running companies?

Oh, babe, there's...
ashes creeping in.

Melinda and Layton
began the experiment

as a match made
in potential power couple heaven.

Super successful.

Yeah.

(UPBEAT MUSIC)

I've got four businesses
on the go at the moment.

My main business
is an online cosmetic brand.

I started with $600, and it's now
a seven-figure business.

I'm the CEO and founder
of an animal health company,

and we focus on
making medicines for pets.

I spent years putting my love
and my life on hold

to build my career.

But initially, Melinda wasn't sold
on Layton's charm.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Hey. How are you?

Hi!
I'm Layton.

Nice to meet you. Mel.

You look fantastic!
(LAUGHS)

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

He may be punching just a little...

I would swipe left. (LAUGHS)

I'm a 9.5...on a bad day.

(LAUGHS)

(APPLAUSE)

However, Confessions Week brought
the couple closer than ever.

I was looking
at everything wrong with him.

(LAUGHS)
Sorry, um... (LAUGHS)

So, what changed?

Something just switched.

So, then...were you intimate?
Have you been?

But I don't like to talk...

Yes, a couple...
a few days ago, we did -

and we have ever since.

(LAUGHTER)

I mean, the attraction just came,
you know?

Mm-hm.

And, like, it came a lot,
like, randomly...

(LAUGHTER)

We put on the grocery list
we need a lighter.

And although they've found
a physical connection,

Melinda feels something is missing.

Me and Layton have
everything going for us

and we do tick
a lot of boxes together,

but we're both very stubborn people.

(JAUNTY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

We forever butt heads.

What? Where?

Mmm.

(GASPS)

(LAUGHS)
Don't. It's not funny. (LAUGHS)

There is one thing that
I keep bringing up with him,

which is more of
that deeper connection.

Just maybe just test it.
Let me test it.

The care factor can't develop

if you don't know enough
to, like, really care

and really adore this person.

(JAUNTY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

I need to, like, get on that level
with Layton

in order to get on other levels.

You'd have woke up
to an electrocuted husband.

No, that's not even funny!
(CHUCKLES)

You don't grab a knife!
I know, I know. I panicked.

We need a bloody lighter.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

(GENTLE PIANO MUSIC)

Yesterday, Claire and Jesse managed

to put the cheating allegations
behind them.

And I think I just gotta
come to terms with it

and just admit, like...I've got a...
I've got a jealousy thing, man.

I freaking do.

CLAIRE: I can understand now
how it made you feel.

Yep.

So, I will be conscious of that,
moving forward.

But with the pair still living
in separate apartments...

(YAWNS)

..Claire has organised
a surprise activity

to spend some quality time together.

So, today I am taking Jesse
to my favourite crystal shop.

I'm hoping today might bring forward

some cleansing, healing,
loving energy.

In the past, Jesse has not really
been open to this sort of stuff.

When Jesse entered the experiment,
his ick list was extensive.

Girls who are addicted
to their phone.

Social media. Motivational quote.

Any girl who starts a sentence with,
"Oh, my god, babe!"

Star sign chicks.

"Oh, my god, that's such a Libra
thing to do."

Shut up!

So, you know, like, we were talking
before about, like, spirituality,

and crystals and star signs
and that sort of stuff.

We're in ick territory.

So, I got you a little crystal.

(HARPSICHORD PLAYS)

And it's...it's pretty bad, man.

But this is something
that's quite important to me,

and it's what makes me me.

So, all I can hope is that

Jesse comes in with a really
open mind and some enthusiasm.

Welcome to The Crystal Gallery!

(JAUNTY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

WOMAN: Crystals!

(DRAMATIC ORCHESTRAL MUSIC)

Yeah, crystals.

(DRAMATIC ORCHESTRAL MUSIC)

You can't deny the energy
that they give off, you know?

The thousands of colours, textures.

It's just so incredible.

So, we all know what I think about
crystals and star sign stuff...

..but Claire is into it.

(GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

I think it's important that
Claire sees that I'm trying.

So, if it makes her happy,
I'm happy to oblige.

I like this one.

The red jasper.
Red jasper.

"Yeah, so, gentle stimulating stone
that grounds energy...

"..and rectifies unjust situations."

It's beautiful!

Is this cologne?

(LAUGHS) It's actually colour
readings that you can do.

I wanna get some sage for us.
Alright.

This is really good
for cleansing your space,

getting rid of any bad juju.

It's something I do a lot at home
as a cleanser.

How's this one?
I know.

It's like a meteorite.
Can we touch it?

(GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

No. (LAUGHS)

I can't say that I feel more
in touch with my spiritual side...

(LAUGHTER)

..but I feel more in touch
with Claire, to be honest.

Hey!
Thank you.

Cool!

It was actually a really cool date.

She's just a pretty cool girl,

and I just get more about her.

Isn't it beautiful?

Today has been
really special for me,

because it is, yet again, another
beginning, another fresh start.

What do you think?

And it was really nice
to see Jesse doing something

that is out of his comfort zone.

I just like seeing you
in your element.

(LAUGHS)
That was...that was cool to see.

Good. I'm glad.

As Claire and Jesse's bond
strengthens,

Bronte and Harrison's relationship
is still at rock bottom.

Still living in a separate apartment
from Harrison...

(SOMBRE MUSIC)

..Bronte has been reflecting on their
dramatic start to Intimacy Week.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

We've been living apart
for so long now,

and for me,
that's not a relationship.

So, I wrote 'leave'.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC SWELLS)

(EXHALES)

What blows my mind, Harrison,

is that you literally texted me
and you literally said,

"I'm not leaving,"
yet you wrote 'leave'.

You threw in the towel because
I'm not giving you enough, when...

When did I wrote, "I'm not leaving"?

..but...let me finish!

Show me where I wrote,
"I'm not leaving."

"I'm not going anywhere,"
is literally what you said to me.

But you're twist...you just
said the words, "I'm not leaving."

You literally...

"I'm not leaving" and "I'm not going
anywhere" are two...

..that's irrelevant.

You're saying that I said something
I didn't say.

That literally means...
That's right.

Where are you gonna go, if you say
'leave' or 'not go anywhere'?

Honestly!
I wrote that...

You say that I'm gaslighting you!
You are!

You're literally sitting here
gaslighting me!

(DRAMATIC MUSIC SWELLS)

And Bronte has decided
to speak with Harrison

to try to break old patterns.

(SOMBRE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

I've had some time
to kind of wind down.

I'm still angry...

..but in my head,

I keep thinking about the fact

that in my dating life
prior to the experiment,

I've dealt with guys like this
in the past,

and all we've ever done is blow up.

I didn't come here
to repeat old patterns.

So, I think the best course
of action

is for me to go
and have a chat with him...

(SOMBRE PIANO MUSIC)

..and just get things off my chest.

Hello.
Hi!

How are you?
How are you? Good. How are you?

Good. Come on in.
Thank you so much.

To be honest, I didn't expect
to see Bronte.

I haven't seen Bronte for a while.

Well, we're not in a good place,
clearly.

She didn't go on the date
that I organised.

So, I don't know what to expect
from Bronte right now.

So... (SIGHS)
..you writing 'leave' hurt...

..and it made me feel like
you weren't really here to try,

and to try and change.

And I do wanna try.

And the gaslighting -

right now it's not even something
that I even want to touch on...

..because going around in circles,

and attacking you,
and attacking each other,

it's not getting us anywhere.

And I honestly, ideally,
would just love to move on

and have a clean slate,

and just start fresh,

and baby-step move forward.

(SOMBRE MUSIC)

OK. I appreciate that. Thank you.

Where do you wanna go from here?

You wanna participate
in the experiment?

I do wanna participate
in the experiment,

and the tasks, and really try.

I'm actually doing the tasks
without you.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

I'm doing all of the tasks,
and I'm keeping my word.

You asked me to stay here,
and I'm doing it.

Thank you.

I'm here, I'm staying,
and I'm showing you why I'm staying.

That's enough for me.

It's a clean slate for you.
Mm-hm.

I'm not holding any of this
against you.

Let's move forward.
Yep.

I can appreciate
where she's come from today.

She's done the right thing,

and I've gotta pat her on the back
and commend her for that.

Thank you.
Thank you.

You know, I don't hold grudges,

and I think now, moving forward,

I just need to see that commitment
from Bronte

that she's saying she wants to do.

You know, she...Bronte says
she wants this relationship,

she wants to make this work with me.

Well, now it's...I need to see it.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

(JAUNTY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

NARRATOR: Intimacy Week
is in full bloom for our couples...

..and after a mutual decision
to reset their relationship...

..Bronte and Harrison are meeting
to do Alessandra's eye gazing task.

Hello!
Hello.

How are you?
(LAUGHS) Good. How are you?

Yeah, I'm good!

With the pair still living
in separate apartments,

the exercise is an opportunity
to unite as a couple

and find their spark again.

BRONTE: I'm very intrigued to see

how Harrison responds
to this task today.

Going to be...
Come and sit down, please.

..very interesting. (LAUGHS)

Oh, it'll be easy.

(LAUGHS) You reckon?
Yeah.

We both agreed to start that
foundation again with a clean slate.

I've gotta show him
why I'm here to stay.

So, I'm just gonna try
and stay positive.

Five minutes.

We can do this. This is easy.
We can do it.

I know we can do it. It's fine.
This is easy.

Why are you sitting all the way
over there? Come here.

(LAUGHS)
Scooch on in.

OK. (LAUGHS)

I hope this task makes us feel
more comfortable with each other...

You want me to hold your hand?
Yep.

..and allows us to connect again.

(CLEARS THROAT)

I'm gonna just laugh
this whole time.

That's fine.
(LAUGHS)

Just let it out.
(LAUGHS)

Oh, my god. (LAUGHS)

(JAUNTY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

It's fine.
You're making me laugh.

Oh, sorry!

Are we supposed to be talking
through this,

or are we supposed to be,
like, complete silence?

It wouldn't be like us
if we didn't break a few rules

while we were doing this.

Yeah, that is...well... (LAUGHS)

(LAUGHTER)
OK.

The atmosphere between us both
is definitely a lot more positive

than the last few weeks.

It's, like, I'm that kid at school
where the teacher would be like...

.."Bronte, stop talking,"
or, like, silence...

That was so not you.
You'd just... (LAUGHS)

You were the good one
that sat up the front.

(LAUGHS)

I was always the one
getting in trouble.

Yeah, I know! I know, 'cause...
(LAUGHS) ..I know you were.

It's nice to see you! You look good.

Nice to see you! Thank you.
You look good too.

(LAUGHTER)

(GENTLE PIANO MUSIC)

Looking into his eyes

and remembering what it was like
when we met at that altar.

(GENTLE PIANO MUSIC)

It was like nobody else in the room
was even there.

(GENTLE PIANO MUSIC)

It's nice,
'cause I can feel that connection

that we had
before all of this drama.

(GENTLE MUSIC BUILDS)

(ALARM BLARES)

Oh!
Wow, that went quick, didn't it?

That was good!
Yeah.

I think we did well!
Yeah.

Wow! That was surprisingly nice.

Yeah, I definitely feel
a lot more connected.

Progress.
That was good. That was really good.

Progress.
I was happy with that. Nice work.

I'm proud of us!
Yeah.

I just think it was nice
for the two of us

to be able to do that, you know?

It was just nice to see her

and have a level of intimacy that
we just haven't had for a while.

It was good.

Days like today give me...
give me hope

that there could be a future here.

(LAUGHS)
Team HB.

That's my initials too, so it works.

Oh, yeah, it is too!
I love that for us.

Another couple Alessandra has tasked
with building emotional intimacy

are Melinda and Layton.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

And while Layton has found success
in the boardroom...

LAYTON: The biggest challenge
in this experiment

will be making love and my wife
a priority.

..with a self-confessed when
it comes to emotional connections,

Layton is struggling with the concept
of Alessandra's task.

(LAUGHS) "I want you to gaze
into your partner's eyes

"for five minutes
without looking away."

I actually just don't understand
what it's about.

That is a piss-take.

How is staring at, for five minutes,
into each others' eyes

gonna build intimacy?

Do you know what I mean?

Well, we do this regularly.

We look at each other probably,
like, most nights, you know?

So, that's not an issue for us.

You know?

"This is not about staring
your partner down.

"This experience
should be intimate and sensual."

ALESSANDRA: For many of our couples,

these exercises
will be slightly uncomfortable.

You're struggling, aren't you?
I'm struggling.

To look into your partner's eyes
is an emotionally intimate act.

It's so important to always keep
an open mind and heart

to truly trust one another

and develop a mutually satisfying
intimate connection.

Yeah. Can we have a lay-down first?

(LAUGHTER)

Can we lay down first?

When it comes
to any emotional connection,

I think Layton, he needs help.

So, I'm hoping today,

we can find kind of a deeper
connection in some way.

We just need to be present
and in the moment.

Three minutes?
That's good. We're...baby steps.

No. They said five minutes.
Want me to do five?

OK.

(STIRRING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

(IMPACT BOOMS)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

The task is to be quiet
for five minutes

and look into each others' eyes.

It was hard to be in the moment when
I could clearly see Layton wasn't.

Layton.
(CLEARS THROAT)

You're not doing it properly.
I am.

No, you're not doing it properly.
You're not taking it seriously.

What was going through my head
doing the eye gazing?

Um..."How long do we have left?"

Babe...
Look into my eyes.

I'm trying, I'm trying.

Um...

..just...no, not really.

I guess just...yeah.

(ALARM BLARES)

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Alright.

Do you think you did the task well?

Do YOU think you did the task well?

You speak the whole time...
You started laughing!

When the relationship comes
priority to you,

and I become something
that you're interested in,

you let me know, OK?

You let me know.
Well, no, don't put that on me...

Yeah, I will put that on you 'cause
to sum up, that's exactly how it is.

That's not how it is.
It is!

That's not how it is.

(LAUGHS)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

I don't feel that our relationship
is the priority here.

I feel like, if we stay how we are,
it's gonna fizzle out,

because there's no substance there.

We're heading...heading down.

We're heading off the edge.

(KNOCKING AT DOOR)

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Oh, (BLEEP)!

I'll let you read that one.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

"There's nothing more sensual
than a long passionate kiss.

"For some, it can even be
more intimate than sex.

"A great kiss requires effort... #

I don't...

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

NARRATOR: Intimacy Week is steaming
ahead for most of our couples,

and for Alyssa and Duncan,

who have yet to consummate
their marriage,

Alessandra's tasked them
with five minutes of kissing.

ALYSSA: "There is nothing more
sensual than a long passionate kiss.

"For some, it can even be
more intimate than sex."

My god!

"For this task,
I want you and your partner

"to share a five-minute
make-out session."

(LAUGHS) You can hardly
say the words!

(LAUGHS) Thanks, Alessandra.

(LAUGHTER)

Oh, Jesus! (LAUGHS)

The Mormon Church would not say,
"Oh, Jesus," but, oh, Jesus!

The Mormon Church, um...yeah, please
don't call the missionaries on me.

Oh, my god. Oh, my god! (LAUGHS)

My very, very Mormon grandmother

sends out a family newsletter
every month,

and everyone writes in,
like, what they've done.

Yeah, this task will definitely not
be going in the Mormon newsletter.

Sorry, Grandma,
that I didn't write in this month.

How are you feeling about this?
Yeah, I'm alright.

Yeah?
Mm-hm.

OK.

So, we better put the timer on.

OK, go put it on.

(UPLIFTING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Obviously I'm very attracted
to Alyssa.

So, like any man or woman,

you'd like to be intimate
with your partner.

I'm just super mindful
of Alyssa's background.

So, I want to set, like,

a really trusting,
loving environment

and hopefully the rest will happen.

OK, that's...that's about six.

So, we've got about 30 seconds
to start.

(JAUNTY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

(GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS,
CLOCK TICKS)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

(CLOCK TICKS FASTER)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

The sexual tension of Duncan and I
is bursting!

Oooh! (LAUGHS) I can't even speak.
Ohh!

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS,
CLOCK TICKS)

(TIMER CHIMES)

(LAUGHS) I literally
cannot contain myself.

OK, I'm ready for bed.

(LAUGHTER)

OK, Alessandra, what now?
(CLEARS THROAT)

(LAUGHTER)

Will you fix it?
Mmm.

I absolutely enjoyed every minute
of that kiss with Duncan.

That was easy.

We could do that task many times.

Mmm.
Mmm.

Five minutes of kissing -
that could have led to other stuff,

but the task was to finish there,
so we'll leave it there,

and let's bring on the rest
of Intimacy Week

and let's see where the ball rolls.

(JAUNTY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC BUILDS)

It's been a successful Intimacy Week
for Claire and Jesse.

Alright.

These last few days with Claire
has been really fun, actually.

I want us both
to get back on track -

like, get along, have fun

without thinking about
all the things

that have happened in the past.

Hello! (LAUGHS)
Hi.

Coming in?

And in a bid to prove
that he is changing

and listening to his wife's needs,

Jesse has prepared
a thoughtful gesture for Claire.

I know that communication
is your way of trying to connect.

I wanted to implement...something
that I'm not used to doing.

So, I wrote a list of all the things
that I like about you.

(UPLIFTING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

CLAIRE: I'm really surprised
to see Jesse taking initiative.

Words of affirmation -
it's my love language.

It's cute.

What I like about Claire.

I like the beauty that you do have.
Thank you.

Like, my eyes just see
that it's natural.

I like that
you're the party-starter,

you're the instigator,

and that cool things happen
because of you.

I've seen you be a kind person.

I've seen you be an honest person.

I've seen that you do communicate
how you feel.

You're courageous, you're curious.

You're fun, and that same fun
is very infectious.

Aww!

They're such beautiful words.
Come here, you!

(UPLIFTING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

My heart, my actual heart,

it's...it's exactly
what I wanted to hear.

He's really exceeded my expectations

and what I thought
was gonna come from that.

So, I'm gonna give him an A-plus.

He did well. He did really well.

Following Jesse's romantic efforts,

Claire is ready for the pair
to take the next step

in their marriage.

Well, shall we go get your stuff?

Alright!
(LAUGHS)

Come on, I'll help you.
Yeah!

There's a bit of...
there's a bit of stuff.

Come on. Two hands make light work.
Let's go.

A bit of stuff.

It's official -

after a week apart,

Claire and Jesse have overcome
their earlier troubles

and will once again be living
together in the same apartment

as husband and wife.

I do like Jesse.

And that's why I'm ready for him
to move back here,

and give this marriage a good crack.

(KNOCKS AT DOOR) Hi.
Hello? Is anyone home?

I think that he's got
some really good qualities.

He is fun, he's relaxed,
he's charismatic.

He's good energy,
and he makes me laugh a lot.

(LAUGHS)

That's another thing
I like about you - the laugh.

The... (MIMICS LAUGHTER)
(LAUGHS)

I'm feeling really positive.

I'm feeling positive of the week
and the days ahead -

you know, the dinner party
that's to come,

the commitment ceremony
that's to come -

because I know I'm in this
with my person.

A person who's willing
to show up for me.

Who am I?

(LAUGHS)

And that's what he did tonight.

So, yeah, I'm actually feeling
really good.

No, that wasn't actually.

That was a mistake.
I did not mean to say that.

(LAUGHS) Um, you know...no.

Not my person, but you know...

..someone in this
who may be my person.

I don't know. I'm shy. (LAUGHS)

Honey, we're home!

(UPLIFTING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

I'm back!

(UPLIFTING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Here to stake my claim!

Is that the phrase?

Sage.

Sage you, sage me.
No more negative energy.

No more bad juju.

I feel pretty good right now, yeah.

Claire and I are in a good place.
We're having a good time.

It's like a salt and pepper shaker.

(LAUGHS) Sage bay.

Yeah, sage bay.

I feel like I'm at
a really good position

to be able to jump back in
to the marriage,

take the challenges head on,
and move forward alongside Claire.

Beautiful! I love it.
It's so peaceful.

(EXHALES)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

Coming up,
a husband's thoughtful gesture

takes one couple two steps back...

You look great, but it's not
your date, it's my date.

Oh, god.

..and another, three bases forward.

(EXHALES)

Uh, it is getting
quite hot and heavy.

Ahh!

And later,
Shannon's shocking about-face.

I thought you were gonna
come down that aisle

and completely blow me away.

NARRATOR: Steamy couple
Alyssa and Duncan

still haven't resolved
their tension...

..so are hoping a lazy night in
might set the mood.

Mmm!

(GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

DUNCAN: Can I apply
a bit more pressure now?

Mmm.

Intimacy Week has been really great.

Alessandra has taught me
to not feel shame about intimacy

and just be empowered

and really embrace
that sexuality part of yourself.

How are you feeling?
Mmm. Really relaxed.

That's good.

And Duncan has definitely
made me feel, like, relaxed

and super comfortable
through it all.

(EXHALES)

Very nurturing,

but he does also have
a steamy, saucy side!

Mmm! That feels so good.

Good. I'm getting hot.

Um...

Mmm!

I think I'm making more noise
than you.

(LAUGHS)

The sexual chemistry between myself
and Alyssa is growing every minute.

Ohh!

It's like two tectonic plates...

..touching each other, and
at some point, the tremors start.

Good?
Mmm!

Yes.

And then mountains are made.

(PLAYFUL ORCHESTRAL MUSIC)

Ahh!

Are you finished already?

(PLAYFUL MUSIC CONTINUES)

And now it might be time
for the crew to leave.

(DYNAMIC INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Sexiest Latin dancing styles.

After a rocky start to Intimacy Week
with wife Melinda...

Here we go!

..Layton is planning a surprise date

to get them back in step.

Mel and I have been
doing some dancing lately,

and so I feel like it's relevant

to see if we can get
some dancing going -

maybe, like, some dancing lessons
or something.

(GENTLE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Intimacy Week didn't start off well
for Melinda and I.

I think I do struggle a little bit

with really deep connection
and intimacy,

but I know Melinda wants to go
a bit below surface level.

Which dance style is sexiest?

And I wanna show her
I'm listening to her.

So, I'm hoping
that this sort of date

is something that can build
more of an emotional connection.

But for the experiment's
most up-and-down couple,

Layton keeping their destination
a mystery

has caused friction yet again...

MELINDA: So, shoes?
Yeah?

..and now they're running late.

(SIGHS) Since you've given me
nothing.

Nothing!
Yeah?

OK, I'm gonna do this for you.

I'll make it very easy

and you're just gonna say,
yes, no, or join it together.

Yes, sir. No, sir.
Three bags full, sir.

Because we're already late.
I'm not date-ready.

OK.
You look great.

Let's get you date-ready.

But it's not your date -
it's my date.

Let's get you date-ready.

(SIGHS) Would I be too hot in this?

Babe, I can't tell you...
I can't tell you everything.

Oh, god.

No, go that, flats.

That, and flats -
and bring your jacket, just in case.

That, flats, bring jacket...

So, this is a dress activity?

Well, I...I don't know. (LAUGHS)

Like...
I don't know.

I think Mel got into her head
a little bit

about not knowing
where we were going,

not knowing what to wear.

Do we have any more lip balm?

I'm gonna have to put
this vitamin E oil on my lips.

I don't even know if that will work.

It'll be fine.

Vitamin E oil - vitamin
E is good for you. Let's go.

We're running
an hour and a half late.

After finally getting Melinda
out of the apartment...

Honestly, this is such a stitch-up.

(SIGHS)

(UPLIFTING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

..the pair arrive
at their secret destination...

..and Layton's thoughtful plan
is revealed.

Is it?
Yes! (LAUGHS)

Then why didn't you tell me, then?

(LAUGHS) Well, that's...
I mean...it is!

Is it?
Yeah.

Is it?
Yes!

I think it'll be fun.

(UPLIFTING MUSIC CONTINUES)

How you doing?
Layton.

I'm Jamie.
Jamie.

I'm Gio.
Gio? Layton. Pleased to meet you.

I'm Mel. Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

The fact that Layton organised
this date is actually quite cute.

Hands low.
Yep.

We're gonna start basic,
going that way.

Seven, and...one, two, three, tap.

Layton knows I really enjoy,
like, a little dance,

but I really like that
he's made the conscious effort.

Under! Under!
(LAUGHS)

Up! Four, five, six, seven!
(LAUGHTER)

Ready? One, two, three.

And let's do the basic.

Now pull down.

Turn to the right and go under.

One, two...and...
(LAUGHTER)

The class was fun.
The class was good.

Under! One!

Dancing with Layton
took me back to our first dance.

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

That's when we really connected.

Three, four!
And four!

Oh, no, I was looking...
I was looking at her eyes!

No, again, one more time.
That was a cute moment. Let's go!

OK. Now?

(UPLIFTING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

It definitely brought us
closer together.

Oooh, look at that!

One, two, three, four!
One, two, three...

That's it!

And it was really nice
to feel like that again.

(UPLIFTING MUSIC CONTINUES)

'Cause I do feel more bonded
to Layton right now.

(UPLIFTING MUSIC CONTINUES)

Five, six, seven, eight!
Five, six, seven, eight!

Oh, I got it. I got this.

I got this.
(LAUGHS)

So, today, that's a typical day
in the life of Mel and Layton.

(UPLIFTING MUSIC CONTINUES)

It's up, it's a bit down,
and then it's up.

Yeah!

(CHEERING)

LAYTON:

(LAUGHS)

(LAUGHS) Oh, no!

NARRATOR: Coming up...

I thought you were gonna
come down that aisle

and completely blow me away.

..the gloves are off for Caitlin.

CAITLIN: Like, that was a kick
to the guts.

I'm not gonna sit here
and cop it anymore.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

(SWEEPING ORCHESTRAL MUSIC)

ALYSSA: You got a bit
of a glow to you.

(JAUNTY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

(LAUGHS)

Oh, my god! (LAUGHS)

Um... (LAUGHS)
..Duncan and I have been intimate.

(LAUGHS) Oh, my god.

It was a very relaxing night.

It was very relaxing.
Very intimate and romantic.

Oh, man. I can tell that
he was definitely in his element.

So, it was really good.

I feel like I'm glowing. (LAUGHS)

It's been a romantic week.

(JAUNTY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC BUILDS)

With Intimacy Week in full force...

Face towards me a little bit, Adam.

Yeah!

..Alessandra's range of tasks
has crushed inhibitions...

Crush them! (LAUGHS)

Oh, my god!

..and brought down guards.

OK, role-playing.

Yes. Open to it.

Yes?
Mm-hm.

What type of costumes?

(JAUNTY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Well, that depends, doesn't it?

(LAUGHTER)

Um...

OK, if I could roleplay
any occupation,

what do you think
is gonna get you going?

I have never done role-playing,
and I don't know.

Farrier.
What's that?

Somebody who makes horseshoes.
That would be interesting.

Doctor?
Eugh! My dad's a doctor.

Lawyer.

Lawyer could work...
lawyer could be cool.

Am I the criminal?

Yeah, and I'm getting you off.

My god!

Objection, Your Honour.

(JAUNTY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

A couple with newfound hope
in their relationship

is Caitlin and Shannon...

(KNOCKING AT DOOR)

Oooh! It's at the door.
It's been slid under.

Happy days.

..who are about to begin
Alessandra's eye-gazing task.

"Often the most intimate experiences
can come from the simplest acts,

"like looking deep
into someone's eyes."

During a previous task,

Shannon's level of attraction
for Caitlin came into question...

They're top three.

Nah. (SIGHS) Hmm.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Their natural beauty shines more
than you, like, yours.

I haven't seen these girls
without make-up on either,

and I've seen you without make-up.

There's girls who I've seen who are
more attractive to me than Caitlin.

..but the pair are entering this task
with confidence,

with their successful dinner date
giving them hope

a deeper attraction can grow.

I was so excited to do this task.

"This experience
should be intimate and sensual."

Shannon and I are in a good place

after our cute little date
the other night.

So, I'm hoping that this task is
going to bring us closer together.

Can I have a look?
Yeah.

Yeah, I'm looking forward
to this task.

Do we have a timer?

Me and Caitlin are in a positive
place after our date night.

It was intimate, we were fun.

We've built a bridge, and now we can
build that connection.

I'm going to try as hard as I can.

I'm sorry if I laugh,
and I'm sorry if I break...

It's fine.
Just don't look away, alright?

(LAUGHS) I'll try not to.
It's all good. Ready?

Yeah, OK.

(CLEARS THROAT)

(STIRRING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

It feels really nice,
looking into Shannon's eyes.

(STIRRING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

You're doing good.
Thanks.

I see a kindness.

I feel so connected to him
right now.

I feel like I'm back
with honeymoon Shan.

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC SWELLS)

(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)

Yeah, didn't expect that, did you?

(LAUGHS) You gotta close yours.

Did Audrey Hepburn write this to us?
(LAUGHS) No!

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC CONTINUES)

Happy honeymoon.
Happy honeymoon.

(STIRRING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

(ALARM SOUNDS)

Yay!
(LAUGHTER)

After doing the task,

I think I would like to see
that side of him a little bit more.

I like that side. (LAUGHS)

Ohh!

You feel fine?
Fine.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

(SHANNON SIGHS)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

Um...

Doing that task together,

I was hoping we do find
a connection, absolutely.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Yeah, sweet!

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

But that physical attraction -
I don't know if it's there.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC BUILDS)

NARRATOR: It's the final morning
of Intimacy Week...

ADAM: You want a coffee?
Oh, yes, please.

WOMAN: Mmm!

..with the week paying dividends
for our couples.

Intimacy part, like,
is just, like, another layer.

Yeah, exactly.

But for Shannon and Caitlin,

their relationship has had
a surprising setback,

and despite the progress
they made in their relationship...

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

..Shannon's level of attraction
for Caitlin is playing on his mind.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

SHANNON: My feelings at the moment
are all over the shop.

I don't know where to put myself.

I know I've been told,

like, "You've really gotta,
like, step up and try,"

but still, at the same token,
at my own expense,

I don't wanna be cuddling up
to someone and doing it

when I'm not...when I don't want to.

(SOMBRE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

I still wanna try, but is...
can you, though?

Can you be in a relationship
with someone

that you have doubts
that you're attracted to?

And they're really nice,
they're really lovely.

That's great, but if you're not
physically attracted to them...

..I...I don't know.

(SOMBRE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

CAITLIN: This morning
it's feeling very awkward.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Shannon has just flipped 180

and has been, like,
very emotionally distant.

I feel like
I'm walking on eggshells,

and I don't know why.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

So, what's on your mind?

Um...the dynamic's different.

No?

Yeah.

(SIGHS)

The attraction's low.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

You are a good-looking girl...

..just...but not in my eyes.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

I thought you were gonna
come down that aisle, yeah?

And completely blow me away.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

Because I, honestly,

those things that I was saying
about my ex, whatever,

I wouldn't have even contemplated
of saving that!

I just would have just cut it!

Completely forgotten.

Like, that stuff shouldn't
have even been an issue.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

So, what you're saying is,

you would hoping
that you'd see someone

who would make you cut things
with your ex instantly...

..and you didn't,
and that's why that happened?

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

(HUFFS)

(SOMBRE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Look, I came into this saying that
the person at the end of the aisle,

I will accept them
exactly as they are.

No matter how they look,

their past,
or what they're giving me.

(SOMBRE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

(EXHALES)

(THUD!)

(STIRRING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

I don't know what happened!

Like, it's...it was surreal.

(EXHALES)

I felt like I was getting torn down.

(EXHALES)

I can't...like, I mean, I feel sick!

(EXHALES)

Like, that whole conversation
was just about how...

..how I'm not good enough.

How, if I had walked down the aisle
and blown him away,

none of that stuff with his ex
would have happened,

like it was all my fault!

(SOBS) I've done nothing
but support him

and tell him it's OK,

and tell him he deserves to be here,

and have his back!

(SOBS)

I came here
because I wanted to find love!

And I wanted... (SOBS)

..I wanted to love someone,
and I wanted someone to love me!

(SOMBRE PIANO MUSIC)

(SOBS)

I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry!

NARRATOR: Following Shannon's
devastating blows...

..a distraught Caitlin has separated
herself to regroup.

CAITLIN: I feel like
he must think I'm an idiot.

Especially after, like,
everything that has happened

for the last few weeks.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

SHANNON: I'm still thinking
about my ex.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC SWELLS)

I'm really trying to do this

and you're going and talking
to your ex about me.

I was. I was probably
keeping her on the fence.

Just in case, like,
we didn't work out.

I want to run...

..but I'm not going to.

I have supported him
through everything.

I haven't said a bad word to him,
and I'm getting walked on.

I am getting treated like shit.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

I said in my vows that I've been
taken for a ride one too many times

and I feel like he's just decided

this is a ride
he wants to hop on as well.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

I feel like a joke and I'm mad -

mad that he's done this to me,

and I am mad at myself
for letting him do this to me

when I promised myself I would never
let a man treat me like this again.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC CONTINUES)

I needed a minute
to gather my thoughts.

SHANNON: OK.

'Cause I was, like, gobsmacked
by that discussion.

You've been gobsmacked
my every discussion.

Yeah. (LAUGHS MIRTHLESSLY)
I feel like I have rights to be.

It wasn't about...
Let me finish what I'm saying.

Um...

No, wait!
It's not about what you said...

No, Shannon, I feel like
it's my turn to talk.

I didn't even get to say anything at
that table. It's my turn to talk.

OK, yep. What are you - my teacher?

Alright, Dad!

(SCOFFS) Go!

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

The whole
'I'm not attracted to you' speech,

to say things like,

"You're a good-looking girl,
just not to me" -

I would never say anything
like that to you.

That was degrading.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Even down to, "I wanted to be blown
away when you walked down the aisle,

"because if I had,

"then none of that stuff with my ex
would have happened."

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Like, that was a kick to the guts.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

I said to myself that I would never
let a guy treat me like this...

..and up until this point,
I haven't acted on that.

If I just keep sitting here
and just copping it,

I'm doing a disservice to myself.

Uh...mmm.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

I'm just gonna feel like I've gotta
apologise to you now for everything,

and when you back yourself,
you're always right.

I don't think that you can take me
backing myself

and being assertive
in this situation

and try to twist it on me -
I will not let you.

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

This is me letting you know
how I feel.

This is me defending myself,
'cause I deserve to be defended,

and I deserve to love myself,

and I deserve to sit here
and say I am beautiful,

whether you think so or not.

I am kind and I am strong.

Shan?

You don't need to love me,
you don't even need to like me,

but you do need to respect me,

because I am a...I'm a brilliant
person - I'm amazing.

It is a privilege to be
in this experiment with me.

I'm a one-chance person,
and I feel like I've bent enough

that now I am going to say...

..I'm not gonna sit here
and cop it anymore.

(MOMENTOUS MUSIC BUILDS)

I deserve better.

(SIGHS)

(TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

(SIGHS)

Tomorrow night,

it's the experiment's
second dinner party...

I feel like I got some shit to say.

..and Shannon is at the centre
of a shocking allegation.

I saw Shannon with his daughter
and another woman.

And both Claire and again, Lyndall...

I don't want to get involved
in everyone else's relationship.

..are the key witnesses...

WOMAN: I will always do
the most right thing

to stop people from getting hurt,

even if it means hurting myself.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC BUILDS)

(GASPING)

(IMPACT BOOMS)

..before...

Ohhh!

I overheard information...

..a brand-new accusation
is revealed...

The boys went out on the weekend.

..involving a most unlikely groom.

Dan?!

Dan?

(DRAMATIC MUSIC SWELLS)

Of course I'm gonna react!
What do you want me to do?

(DRAMATIC MUSIC SWELLS)

(SOBS)

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