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ANNOUNCER: Previously...

So, I'm selling the hotel to Shane.

Why don't you move to New York with me?

Let's move to New York.

I wish you'd consider coming, too.

I want to be with you, Chloe.

I will wait as long as it takes.

I will need a big hand.

Count me in on that.

It's about us moving away.

You and Terese need to be on the same page.

Is it Paul?

I found some letters that he'd written to me.

Glen! What are you thinking?!

I won't be home for dinner.

Those were some pretty big fighting words for

some tatty old book thing.

Em, there were some letters...

..in that tatty old thing that Paul had written for me.

Oh.

I read them and got a little emotional,

and Glen saw that and...

..I'm pretty sure that he read them, too.

Auntie T, I have to ask, OK?

Are you still in love with Paul?

No, no.

Then why did the letters get to you so much?

(SIGHS)

They just reminded me of what was.

Are you sure that it wasn't just simply regret?

Roxy, you know how much he hurt me.

Of course I do.

It's just we're worried.

We want to make sure you're making the right decision.

Selling and moving to River Bend...

We?

Paige has been questioning things, too.

No, Paul and I have both come to terms that we're...

..we're going our separate ways.

OK.

Well, if that's the case, why were you so hard on Glen?

Melanie has a very specific aesthetic in mind

for the street party.

Yeah, I've been calling every place in Melbourne

trying to get this centrepiece.

Well, at least I've got Madame Zolga's tent under control.

Em, this is from Mum and Dad. Can you keep it at yours?

Because Toadie will definitely open it before the wedding.

Mac?

Em, yeah, this is the same wrapping

your parents used for my wedding.

Oh, I'm so sorry. I didn't know.

No, it's fine. It's fine, honestly.

Eh, I'll see you tomorrow.

OK.

So, Adelaide or Sydney?

That's the million dollar question.

Or Erinsborough or New York.

Which way are you leaning?

(SIGHS) I hate the idea of everyone going without me.

And Abby and Isla not growing up together,

but I've put so much work into the vineyard, so...

Looks like I'm not the only one that needs to

consider their options.

So, I hear you're loaded now.

Yeah, you kept that one on the down low.

Not everything has to be shared on the family grapevine.

For the right price, I am more than honoured to name

little bub Shane Ramsay II.

Wow, I think that's an offer I can afford to refuse.

(LAUGHS)

Oh, hey. Hey, mate.

Hey, listen, I'm going to check out that

other proposition tomorrow if you're free.

Ah, got a bit on at the moment.

No trouble. I'll take a squiz and let you know if I'm interested.

You coming? Yeah.

I'll be a second.

(CLEARS THROAT)

Sulking over love letters, it's not going to get you anywhere.

So, Terese did read them.

Every word.

She loves you, Paul.

Did she say that?

No, but I can tell.

You need to fight for her.

Roxy, is this some kind of cruel joke of yours?

I'm not the only one who thinks this.

Paige is also on Team Perese.

I don't get it.

I mean, after everything I've done,

you still want to see us together?

I'm thinking with my gut here,

and this here gut is telling me

it's not over between you two.

So, do something about it before it's too late.

And the way she sprung to Paul's defence,

it's like she didn't even consider my feelings.

What did the letters say?

Eh, I barely even looked at them.

I was just so hurt, I wanted the damn thing gone.

I know, but maybe it's time for you to have an honest conversation,

just get everything out on the table.

Ah, hi.

Hey, Luc.

When does Chris and Annie arrive?

Oh, first thing tomorrow morning,

but I'd invite you to the family brunch,

but I just can't have you and Paul at each other's throats.

Ah, I take it you heard about the compendium.

What were you thinking?

I'm just scared of losing Terese.

Things haven't been right for weeks.

Kiri knows.

She helps Paul out at work and doesn't tell me,

she tried to get Shane to change his mind about the partnership.

Did I upset you when I told you that?

No, just confirmed what I already knew.

Paul has a hold over Terese.

Can we talk?

I think it's time we went for a walk,

and I got to know my new niece.

(CHUCKLES)

OK, I know if I apologise, I'm just going to sound like a broken record.

Actions speak louder than words.

I'm sorry, I shouldn't have had a go at you.

I just felt like you were choosing Paul over me.

I didn't mean it.

You gotta believe me.

And, look, Paul's moving to another country.

We're moving on with our new life.

This is just residue from the past.

It'll be behind us soon. I promise.

Oh, it's so good to see you.

Oh, look how much you've grown.

Have I? Maybe a few inches.

(LAUGHS)

Nice to see the dad jokes have started already.

He never stops.

Well, it's great to finally meet you both.

And I hear it won't be long before you guys join us in the states.

That's the plan.

I know Annie's excited to have a few more cousins around, eh?

I hear that you're dating the sous-chef at Mark's restaurant.

Tony, yeah. It's been nine months, three weeks,

and two days. Not that I'm counting.

Well, you've come a long way for us.

I'm just glad you're happy.

Yeah, it's, em...it's crazy how much my life has changed.

Manhattan really agrees with me.

Well, you're going to have to show us the lay of the land.

Yes, yes. Show us where to live.

I want to know where all the best gyms are.

Absolutely.

What do you like?

I love Central Park.

ALL: Yeah.

That is pretty cool.

LUCY: Hey, is everything OK?

Lucy, do you think Terese still loves me?

Well, you treated her pretty badly in the past,

but it could be possible.

Feelings just don't disappear.

I think you should talk to Terese one more time.

Ah, nah, nah. Her plans are already in place.

I mean, I couldn't throw a spanner in the works now.

Could I?

AARON: I wanna see that park, though.

I wanna see that park with you.

(CLINKS GLASS) Can I have everyone's attention?

Thank you. (LAUGHS)

Before we begin brunch, I just wanted to say a few words.

Here we go.

(LAUGHS)

This is a real moment, all of us together.

And I'm sure we'll have many more when we get to New York.

Chris and Annie, I can't wait to get to know you both better.

This is going to be a great new start for our family.

And, Leo, you and Abby better come visit us, OK?

Yeah, nah.

(AARON LAUGHS) No? No?

Yeah, no. We're, eh... We're not gonna visit your guys.

'Cause we're going to move over as well.

Dad, you get your wish.

We're all coming to New York.

Hey! (LAUGHS) What!?

(LAUGHTER)

Karl's actually kept this place in good nick.

So, he rents it from Paul?

Yep. All the tenants from this street do.

(PHONE PINGS)

Ah, better keep moving. Gotta meet up with my cuz.

Catch you later.

See you later.

Thought you'd left town.

(SCOFFS)

What gave you that impression?

Well, you never called to say thanks for the gift.

Oh.

Takes more than a toy car to make me pick up the phone.

Just as good as the blue one.

Yeah, I'm offended you didn't take my advice.

Can I make it up to you? Brunch?

Sure.

But only because you're paying.

Yep. Good?

When I first moved here, I had no idea how important

this community would become.

When I found out I had Huntington's,

I wasn't alone.

But with every venture into love

comes potential heartache.

Our friendship is so important to me,

and I never want that to be ruined.

So, we need to end this.

Eh, did you move the wedding present?

Oh, yeah. I got Levi holding it.

Vi, you didn't have to do that.

No matter where I go or what I do

I'll always be reminded of Hendrix,

and I'm going to have to learn to live with that.

Sorry. I don't mean to be so dramatic.

Do you need to talk?

Freya asked me to do an entry,

but everything I write just reminds me of Elly.

Maybe that's telling you something.

Go on. Yes.

(SCOFFS)

Construction.

Buh-bow.

Flipping houses?

Try again.

Inheritance?

Nowhere near close.

Oh, my gosh. You're killing me.

Just put me out of my misery!

Cryptocurrency.

But isn't that just make-believe money?

My bank balance begs to differ.

So, you got your car. What's next on your shopping list?

Lassiter's.

(CHUCKLES)

Yeah, I heard Paul was going to sell.

You know him?

Doesn't everyone?

What's your connection?

We knew each other 100 years ago.

He's offering to sell this precinct as well,

but I'm not sure.

Are you kidding?

Snap it up, this place has huge potential.

Paul never had the creative flair to realise it.

And I do?

Mm, nah.

(LAUGHS)

That's what I'm here for!

Alright, show me.

We've barely spoken a word since last night.

I want to believe everything will be OK.

Well, then do!

Ah, Annie. This is your uncle Glen

and your auntie Terese.

ALL: Hi.

Hey, you must be Chris.

G'day.

And we don't need an introduction.

Hi, how are you?

Really good. How are you?

Yeah, couldn't be better.

Congratulations on the business.

Oh, thank you. Yes, Glen and I are very excited, aren't we?

Let's get a family photo. Chris, would you mind?

Yeah, of course.

Come on, everyone. Quick. Come, come.

What should we say, Annie?

Lassiter's.

OK. One, two, three.

ALL: Lassiter's!

(LAUGHS)

When are you going to make your move, Paulie?

The clock's ticking.

Roxy, will you give it a rest?

Again?

You're wrong. It's really too late.

ALL: Cheese!

(LUCY LAUGHS) Lassiter's!

SHANE: I'd tear it down and put up residential.

Predictable and boring.

What's your idea then?

There are new houses as far as the eye can see.

Robinson Heights, I believe.

True.

These new residents need somewhere to

spend their disposable cash.

Well, yeah. I would extend this,

put a row of new shops there,

a barber that doubles as a brewery,

and an escape room experience over there.

Escape room?

Think of all the teenagers who would pay to get into trouble.

(CHUCKLES)

Mm, and over there, I would have

an axe-throwing area.

Seriously?

Don't knock it 'til you've tried it.

Maybe.

Why don't you tell me more while we take a spin?

In that white thing?

It's not the colour that matters.

Hey.

Oh, hi. I thought you were catching up with Chris.

Ah, Kyle went ahead. I'll catch up with them

in a little minute. Mm.

What's this?

It's this transfer registration for River Bend.

I'm sending the application this afternoon.

I thought you had a subject to financing clause.

Well, I had it waived and now my settlement's coming.

Once it goes in you know you can't take it back.

Well, lucky for me I don't plan to.

Hey, it's all signed and ready to go.

This should take any uncertainty away from anyone.

OK, great.

Excuse me.

(SIGHS)

I don't mean to stir the pot,

but you know this isn't right, don't you?

I just want what's best for everyone.

So, now he has no excuse to rub my feet 24-7.

(ALL LAUGHING)

Well, OK, it is really great to meet you all.

You, too!

Before things get too messy,

I promised Levi that I would record your entry

for the history book.

Unless you'd rather do it not in front of all these people.

Yeah.

No, no, no. It's cool. I know what I'm going to say.

My time on the street was learning to accept who I am,

which wasn't easy, especially when I started to

fall for my best mate.

You and me became mates...

..and I started to... and I started to question stuff.

You got a thing for me?

I'm not gay, OK?

Coming out can be scary at the best of times,

but when my family didn't support me,

it was my friends and my neighbours who did.

I know the feeling.

So do I.

And I'm still living the best mate stuff.

You're talking about Elly, right?

The one and only.

She, em, says she's ready to

own her sexuality and be with me.

Hey, every relationship is a gamble.

New or old, there's always a chance that you can get hurt.

There's always a chance for happiness, though.

No matter how long it lasts.

Yeah, it's worth the risk.

Look, I don't know all the details,

but if Elly says she's finally ready,

believe it.

(IZZY LAUGHS)

(SHANE LAUGHS)

That was way too much fun.

Well, I gotta say, you certainly know how to handle Bouncer.

(LAUGHS) That is a terrible name.

(LAUGHS) It's a tribute to a mate's old dog.

You know, I mean...I mean, if you don't like Bouncer,

there's always Basil.

(LAUGHS) It's a long story.

I bought 'em both.

(LAUGHS) Ware you gonna do with two cars?

Alright, I might alternate days, or pick depending on my mood.

Might even lend one to a friend.

Lucky friend.

Well, pretty sure I'm the lucky one.

Have a pick.

I look better in blue.

Some conversation might help make the time go quicker.

Glen, I'm trying to fix things between us,

but you...you've gotta... you gotta meet me halfway.

I'm quiet because I can't bring myself to say it.

Say what?

We can't keep avoiding the truth.

You still love Paul.

I don't want to.

But you do.

Which means I'll always be second best,

and we can't be together.

Maybe we could slow things down.

I'm not going back to Paul, I can't.

I won't.

Well, I don't think you should, either.

I truly believe he'll only just go on hurting you,

but I'm not the one for you either.

What about River Bend?

It's still a good opportunity for you,

but I can't be part of it.

Kiri?

If you back out she'll understand,

but if you go ahead, she'll be the best 2IC

you've ever had.

I tr...I truly am sorry.

Yeah, I know.

Just do what's right for you.

Sorry.

Nah, don't be sorry.

Ah, no, really.

I am, I...

I can't be doing this.

I'm with someone.

Someone that I love.

So, why are we kissing?

I mean, if you...

..think about it, em,

if you're really that keen on this guy

then you wouldn't have been flirting with me all morning.

Yeah.

I can't...

I can't explain it.

Maybe this is exactly what needed to happen.

# Neighbours

# Everybody needs good neighbours

# That's when good neighbours

# Become good friends. #

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