[theme music]
♪ All around ♪ ♪
[upbeat music]
[sirens wailing]
[Rachel] Public relations.
The professional maintenance of a favourable public image.
It's a top restaurant with two Michelin stars
and there's footage of rats in the kitchen.
I'm saying we need a hell of a way to manage this.
[Rachel] Issues management.
The process of responding to issues affecting a group.
PR and Issues Management.
[Max] Yes?
[Rachel] About to be required with my family.
Come.
I'm putting out a press release for rat kitchen.
Meanwhile, I'm definitely cancelling my lunch booking.
That's funny.
You still able to fly, yes?
Uh, about a week before bub grounds me.
They tell me this is your sister.
[scoffs]
All this from a little painting in a little school
in the middle of nowhere.
Yeah, a pretty public statement.
I mean, I shouldn't be surprised.
But when it's your own family going viral...
Observation Earth want to talk.
They think Ruby has Thunberg potential.
Get out of town.
I was hoping you might like to.
I want you to go to Australia, assess the prospect,
they want to broker a deal.
Observation Earth's not my client.
[Max] Justin will take the lead. You... finesse your family.
My family is un-finesse-able. [scoffs]
Come on.
Are you sure I'm needed?
I wouldn't have asked if you weren't.
Just introduce Justin to them, them to the family,
then come straight back. I cannot spare you, OK?
OK.
I haven't been home in years. Can I have a few extra days.
It's work, actually. It's not a reunion.
You're such a sentimentalist.
Yeah, soft as steel.
OK. Three days. Enjoy.
Fine.
Right.
[Rachel] Going home.
Eight years here and I still say 'home'.
The thing about video calls, they’re from the shoulders up.
You get to show the world only what you want it to see.
Smoke and mirrors.
[phone chiming]
What? Ah! Ah!
Rachel's coming.
What... when? When do you get here? How long can you stay?
Five days at most.
It'll depend on how long it takes
Observation Earth to sign Ruby.
Sign?
[Rachel] She's gone viral.
I know, it's crazy, but poo as protest -
it's a new spin.
Greedy old white men, poor white bears. Classic.
Observation Earth? Well, they can't be serious.
Yeah.
Well, it's a flash in the pan, isn't it?
[Rachel] It's all over social media.
If they sign Rubes as a youth ambassador, that would be huge.
[scoffs] That's ridiculous!
I'll understand if you say no.
Sweetheart, I'm gonna say anything
to get you on that plane.
[chuckling] OK.
Um, I can't talk long. Can you put Dad on before I go?
Uh...he's not here.
I'm in the city and Dad's in Buradeena.
Oh, you don't have to make a special trip.
- That works well, then. - Exactly.
There's so much to catch up on.
There is.
Oh, I can't wait to see you!
- I love you! - Love you too.
Mwah!
Oh, Jules, I don't know.
[Julie sighs] Neither do I. Trust me.
There's a lot of haters gunning for that Greta kid.
Do we want something like that for Rubes?
[Julie] Yeah, but if we put the kybosh on it straight away,
Rachel won't come.
And you never know - she might make sense of it.
Ruby an international ambassador?
Maybe...you're right. Anything to get Rach home.
- Ruby know? - No, better Rachel explains.
So, she gets in Sunday morning. What time will you drive down?
Well, she's never seen Buradeena.
Why doesn't she come here?
Well, because she's only got a few days
and she'll have work to do.
Jules, someone could drive her. Or she could fly up.
[sighing]
- Are we really gonna do this? - Do what?
Well, she hasn't been back in years
and you're being stubborn for the sake of it!
I want her to see our home. If she can't make it,
of course I'll come down there.
It's not like I'd miss seeing her.
Good. Fine.
This is the arrangement.
This is how it works. I'm here. You're there.
I just want her to understand what I love about this place.
OK. We'll dial you in, then. Sunday lunch.
So the golden child returns.
[scoffs] I thought you thought that was you.
Yeah, it is. Always was.
Rachel just hasn't figured that out yet.
Ta-da!
OK, that needs work.
There's too much head.
Don't even go there.
[woman] Keep it up.
- [Nathan] Uh... - Or there.
You got a smutty mind.
Ah! Hey. Did you get the meme I sent ya?
Which one? You're gonna use up all my data at this rate.
[Ben] Memes? What are you, 12?
It was a psychology joke! It was funny.
Debatable.
So what's the deal?
We have a laugh.
Oh! They were so bloody serious at the old job.
Paid more, though.
Thank you for saving my arse.
No worries.
[Justin] You, me, Sydney.
So it seems.
Try to sound enthusiastic. Come on.
Long story. It's complicated.
OK. I'll see you in the lounge.
Since you're meeting the family
and in case it becomes an issue, I haven't told them.
About...the baby.
I thought it would be easier with the final result to show.
You know your family.
My mother at least.
- That bad? - That good.
She kills with kindness.
I'll get you up to speed on the flight.
There'll be no over-share.
Whatever is required to do the job.
[Rachel] My main job is to turn this into a positive.
And to get on that plane.
[Cassie] We should see if Rachel wants to do the bridge climb.
Or do I just get tickets and surprise her?
She's not a tourist.
She said once she's never done it.
Do you think it's too much
if I organise lunch, just the three of us?
And, um, maybe a her-and-me spa date.
Whatever makes you happy.
It's good to see you happy.
It'll be nice to really get to know her.
Book it all in. Enjoy your IVF downtime.
[Cassie] Every conversation, IVF said or hovering as a subtext.
I'm sure he doesn't mean to do it.
He thinks that staying positive
is going to get us over the line.
I mean, women get pregnant every day.
Nothing to do with their attitude.
Their bodies work - mine doesn't.
So if this really is the end of the line...
Only one of my eggs fertilised last time. One out of eight.
Well, you're gonna have to say how you're feeling.
It's not an issue until we can afford another cycle.
That makes evasion easy.
[phone chiming]
[scoffs] Your brother-in-law.
What's he done?
It's like he's decided I'm his new best friend,
which I didn't get any say in.
He spamming me with lame jokes all day.
You think he's hitting on you?
I can't get a read yet.
He might just be happy to be out of his old job.
Do you want me to tell him to give it a rest?
Oh, I can handle it.
Thanks. 'Cause that would've been awkward.
- Oh, yeah. - Again?
[Anna] Again.
'Trying' is right.
[upbeat music]
- [man] Welcome to the Anderson. - Thank you.
[man] We'll look after your bags.
So I'll contact the client.
Good luck with your family.
About that - would you mind coming?
You can see Ruby in situ before we do the meeting.
Would it help with your reveal?
It'll control the questions.
[chuckling]
You can say no.
Like you said, meet Ruby.
- If I'm being unfair... - I'd say no.
Ah! She'll be here in a minute. Can you set the table please?
I'm the whole reason she's coming.
Why am I the one doing the work?
How do you know that?
Don't look at us.
[Ruby] Have you seen the size of this place?
It's not like anyone can have a private conversation.
Yes, well, nothing's been decided yet.
We're just going to talk about
what Observation Earth has in mind
and then we'll take it from there.
But any attitude from you
and your father and I won't be agreeing to anything.
So set the table, please.
Thank you.
A taxi!
Oh, get your father on the line.
[phone chiming]
I'm here.
Oh! She's here!
[cries out in excitment]
Hey, family. I'm home.
So good to see you.
Ow!
Oh, my god.
Surprise.
- Dave? - I can see.
- Is she? - Yep.
Why didn't you tell us?
How did it even happen? You said you weren't seeing anyone.
This is Justin.
- Justin. - Justin?
- Hi. - Justin.
No. No. No, no, no, no, no.
[Justin] Just Justin.
Justin Gavin. Nothing to do with anything else.
Oh! Oh, I'm so sorry.
- Here to handle the account. - Good to meet you all.
So...
..who is the father?
[Rachel] Issues management, starting now.
[Julie] OK, this is to keep you going.
We've got things to talk about.
- He's here for me. - Later.
Rachel not saying anything is off.
And that comment is exactly why you're in here.
And you're not thinking it?
First things first - stay.
Totally off.
Dad is in the house.
I wasn't going to keep it a secret forever.
[Julie] Well, that's comforting.
It's good to see New York hasn't made you any less out-there.
[Nathan] This pretty much resets the bar, though.
[Rachel] It was unexpected.
I'm still having trouble figuring it out myself.
Ah... sorry, Justin,
that you've been dragged into this family flurry.
- I'm fine. - No, we should finish it later.
- Probably best. - Mm.
Lunch is almost ready.
[Ben] Thanks, Cass.
I'll help.
[Julie] I keep meaning to ask you...
Rach must bring up thoughts.
I'm fine, babe.
You're not. I get it.
I'll let you go, Rachel.
We can talk tomorrow to decide when you're coming up.
As soon as we've finalised the deal.
I really want you to see our place,
if you're up to it, that is.
I'll only be able to stay a night.
[Dave] You fly to Taree. I'll pick you up.
You're welcome too, Justin.
Oh, no leave for me but thanks for the offer.
As long as I make my New York flight back.
OK. Talk tomorrow.
What's the deal with you guys - Mum here, you there.
[chuckles] You guys splitting up?
No. [scoffing, giggling]
[thunder rumbling]
I cannot believe you said nothing.
Oh! I think you've won that competition.
[Julie] Your dad and I are not separating.
We're together, but for the moment
we're choosing to live in different locations.
Well, long distance never works.
Look what happened to me and Jake.
Oh, Dad and I have got a lot more runs on the board
than you and Jake had.
So... [sighing]
The father?
It was two people getting messy at a function.
- Oh. - He's married.
Right.
That's the look I've been trying to avoid.
What? Oh... Mild disapproval?
It's hardly a reason for keeping us in the dark.
You can't be that ashamed.
Can we just leave it until the Ruby business is out of the way?
Oh, so that's why you brought Justin -
so we couldn't talk about this?
He's here to meet the family. I'm here for work.
Like I said, when that's done.
[Ruby] Food's ready.
Can we talk about Observation Earth?
I thought you weren't going to tell her.
Carbo says we need to move fast on something like this.
Carbo knows as well?
I've set up a meeting for tomorrow afternoon.
Yes! Whoo!
Just us.
[humming excitedly]
You are opening Pandora's box.
Boston College, that's pretty fancy, isn't it?
Sounds like it should be fancy.
It's a decent school. Yeah.
So you're on Rachel's team in New York or... How does that work?
Well, your sister handles some pretty impressive clients.
I'm always hoping to get to work with her.
Justin was snapped up by the company
even before he graduated.
I told you there'd be an interrogation.
I'm just being polite.
Sounds like you're really on the fast track.
My dad works in a bar.
I've just started there.
I did bar gigs all through college.
OK, let's huddle up for a pic.
It's not often I get all my kids
in the same room at the same time, so...
You too, Justin.
[Rachel] Mum! It's a family snap.
And let me take it.
[Julie] Oh, that's very nice of you.
Everyone smile.
[Ruby] Cheesy.
[Rachel] A happy family pic,
with a glaring lack of transparency.
[camera clicking]
[sport commentary on television]
[phone chiming]
[commentator on television] Now more than 70 years old.
And you gotta say that the defense this year
has been quite outstanding.
The communication, the offensive tackling,
but also the kick chase.
[Tessa] Yoo-hoo!
Hello?
[sport commentary ceases]
Congratulations, Grandpa.
[Dave] Paddo's got a big mouth.
Paddo couldn't help it.
Thought you might need it.
Won't say no. Thanks.
Paddo tells me that Rachel's got a bloke with her.
Yeah, not the father. No word on that score.
Mmm. So you going down there?
What would that change?
Well, you don't think Julie might need the backup?
She's got it. I'm right here.
She says we need to be there for the kids.
But Rachel can't even be bothered
to tell us that she's pregnant!
And Nathan throws in a good job
for bar work without even a word.
The kids are happy making their own decisions.
[liquid pouring]
So, are you happy?
Y'know, you here and Julie there?
I'm making it work so far.
This is going to make me a bit too happy.
- Not a bad drop. - Cheers.
Yeah, of course I'm not happy about Julie
but I'm happy in Buradeena. It's home.
Hey, there's a show on telly I was gonna watch.
Oh, yeah. Don't let me keep you.
Well, just if you want to take a look - it's a new crime thing.
- Got good reviews. - It's only early. Why not?
Got the bottle to finish. Cheers.
[sighing]
[Rachel] I'll pick you up at two.
Well, as long as you can manage Ruby's expectations.
She's already starting to strut.
Leave it to big sis.
Oh, and um, don't forget to call your dad.
Why don't you come too?
Uh, no, we're just settling into this.
Your father is best left as is.
Sorry for the warts and all night.
You should meet my family.
Plus I need to know you to sell you.
Well, I feel like we're in good hands.
I tell you what, I'll get Ben and Nathan
to organise a boys' night out.
- Mum!
- Oh! Some real Aussie nightlife.
Seeing Ruby's gene pool in action? I look forward to it.
I'm so happy to see you.
And I'm here for you. You know that. In any way.
I do.
Bye.
See what I mean? You do not need to go out with my brothers.
- Might be fun. - Doubt it.
They're nice.
They're mine.
♪ Falling on my knees ♪
♪ Throw my head back as I land among the pages ♪
♪ I’m a blank for those who read me ♪
♪ I’m a song for all the ages ♪
♪ Unrequited love’s my favourite ♪
♪ Gets me dancing on the stages ♪
♪ But only ever thinking of you ♪
♪ Yeah even if I worry now ♪
♪ You will tell me never too late ♪
♪ My smile is a funny frown ♪
♪ Oooh ♪
♪ Falling on my knees ♪
♪ Throw my head back as I land among the pages ♪
♪ I’m a blank for those who read me ♪
♪ I’m a song for all the ages ♪
♪ But I am only ever too late ♪
♪ And silence is the perfect sound... ♪ ♪
Guess the bridge climb is off then?
- Mmm. - It would make one hell of a birth story.
- [Cassie scoffs, spits] - You got an alternative?
I'll see. We shouldn't monopolise her.
You were psyched about us hanging out with her.
I don't think we should tire her out.
I really need this run.
[Anna] So no one had any idea?
Huge surprise.
Ben thinks I'm upset because she's pregnant. Typical.
So why are you, then?
He's gonna project the baby bump onto me
and it's going to be 10 times worse.
This is turning into a thing.
- I guess. - [Anna] You need to sort it.
- In here. - [Cassie] When I have to.
I mean, this has been our entire focus
and now I'm the one jumping ship.
[phone chiming] Oh.
Oh, not Nathan again.
[Nathan] [laughing] Come on. That's the best one yet, right?
[Cassie] Nathan, you're spamming her.
Just read the signs, she's not into it. Get some boundaries.
[Nathan clears throat]
So as you know, the idea is we will have youth ambassadors
throughout the world.
[woman] The earth is your inheritance
and currently, it's being spent for you.
Obviously, that's where Ruby's artwork fits right in.
And I've got a million ideas for new paintings.
[Julie] Well, too few people pick up after their dog
so she won't be running out of materials anytime soon.
[Justin] Too few pick up after themselves
so she won't be running out of dilemmas.
[man] Ah! There is a punchline in that.
There is. You're fully on board though, Mrs. Rafter?
- Well, I... - Mum and Dad are so on board.
Ah, obviously we're very mindful of Ruby's age.
So, I'd say that we're proceeding cautiously.
But we also know that it's something
she's very passionate about.
And having a family member as a point person
is a huge plus, Rachel.
Justin takes point. I'm here to get you out the gates.
Of course.
You're in extremely good hands with him.
With us.
- Great. - Awesome.
[Justin] I call that a 10.
[Julie] Well, they seem fairly committed.
[Rachel] All done bar the signing.
- Carbo! - [Carbo] Hey!
Where were you?
Ah, I couldn't get up. Hey, Rach. Whoa!
Love the new look.
- Hey. Carbo. - [Justin] Justin.
- You would've seen my stuff. - I have.
So, ah, we signed the deal? Be good to stream it.
I've got over a million followers and counting.
I gave my name to the security guard over there
but he must've got in touch with some assistant.
I'll sort this. You guys go ahead.
Yeah, come on, we'll wait outside.
- Carbo should've come up. - Later, Rubes.
[Julie] Come on, darling.
- Carbo. - Yeah.
I gave word not to let you upstairs.
How come?
We're still in the middle of negotiations.
And if you barge in there,
you could blow the whole thing out of the water.
Yeah, but I wanted to show them our merch. Look - fridge magnet.
'Oh Poo!' Good name, eh?
One word, Carbo. 'Landfill.'
Do you really think
that's the brand strategy Observation Earth are going for?
They wouldn't even know about her if it wasn't for me.
Nothing like this is going anywhere near the campaign.
[clanging]
[sighs]
It's good to see you, though. How's Retta and Theo?
Fine.
- Congratulations. - Thank you.
- Where's the American accent? - Left it in Manhattan.
Ah.
I know you mean well, Carbo.
- Carbo coming? - No, he's not a part of this.
- He should be. - He's not.
Ah well... you know what?
Why don't we get you a treat on the way home?
That's a great idea.
- I'll call you. - I'll write it up for Max.
♪ I can't, I won't ♪
♪ I'll tell you that I don't ♪
[mouthing words]
♪ But I need you on my side ♪
♪ And I'll stay, I'll go I'll tell you I'm may know ♪
♪ But I need you on my side ♪
♪ Hey, hey... ♪ ♪
[birds chirping]
[Julie] Now, I know you've probably got everything,
but Grandma reserves the right to contribute.
- It's organic cotton. - It's adorable.
I actually haven't bought anything, yet.
What? You know it's not staying in there forever.
Mmm. The doctor did mention something about that.
[Julie lauging]
I'm not having kids when I get older.
It's irresponsible to overpopulate the planet.
Well, take it from me, the first bottle of champagne
might seem like a good idea, but the second one never is.
We shouldn't be over consuming anything
in a world of finite resources.
Pretty sure that's not what you meant.
Mmm. [laughing]
Oh.
[Rachel] It's very cute.
Seriously. Put it away.
Cassie doesn't need it.
- She seems fine. - You bring stuff up.
I don't mean to.
Hard not to.
I'm going to pick up Justin.
Is this really necessary?
Just being nice.
Where are you taking him?
The Boat Club.
Oh, Ben!
If it's good enough for us, it's good enough for him.
Best seafood platter in Australia.
Ben's just being overprotective.
Can't blame him.
The IVF put a huge strain on both of them.
Yeah, I'm sure.
I just need to put my foot in it with Nathan
and I'll have the sibling trifecta.
- Oh, you're doing fine. - Am I?
Under the circumstances.
Of course you see life differently to us.
I'm still me.
Filtered through years of New York.
Sounds like a judgment. [scoffs]
No. You wanted the world, you went out and got it.
And no one is more proud of you than I am.
- You are? - Of course.
Proud and puzzled.
Back at you.
Your dad and I will make it through this.
You know what? Neither conversation for now.
We will have them.
We will.
How about we go and see your grandad after dinner.
I'd love that.
There you go.
[woman] What does that involve?
[giggling]
[woman] You can't just pull that out!
[laughing]
So dejected and dispirited, ladies.
Listen to you and your big words.
Ay, my parents spent a lot of money on my education.
Just making sure they get their money's worth.
So, is this a side hustle?
I waitress on the weekends, extra cash for the deposit.
Right! Property investor?
[grimacing] Good luck with that.
[laughing] What's your main gig during the week?
This! This is the main hustle.
Not side.
Good for you.
So, tell us more about your fun-employment.
[Nathan] You should've seen the shutters come down.
Not happening.
Tell me about it!
Yeah, and it's same as Anna.
- Anna? - Yeah!
- Then Cassie has a go at me. - Cassie?
Yeah! She was like, 'Boundaries!'
'Boundaries!' she says.
It was like... It's a couple of memes. Bloody hell.
Rach had a go at me!
Nothing wrong with scoring likes on the socials,
but my one million followers and blue tick? Not good enough.
[scoffs]
What do you know? The whizz kid's arrived.
[Carbo] I'm not sure if he's on Rachel's side.
What do you reckon?
- Player. - Player?
- You think? - I know.
Ooh. [scoffs]
I know his type.
Hey!
- Look who's here. - Hey, Grandad!
So good to see you.
What are you doing here?
What's she doing here?
Dad, it's Rachel.
I know who it is.
I told you she was coming.
Too little, too late.
She's here for work, Dad.
- Oh, that'd be right. - Not just work.
It wouldn't be for us. You couldn't even turn up
to your mum and dad's own anniversary, Miss Hoity-Toity.
Dad!
I mean, we got here. Where were you?
I called in, remember?
I remember well enough.
Haven't lost my marbles yet.
Whatever you might hear around here.
And you couldn't even be bothered to dress up.
I mean, 35 years married
and you're sitting there in your bloody pajamas.
Dad, it was night there.
It was night here too but we made an effort.
Rachel woke up especially.
You always cut her too much slack.
'Julie spoils her,' your mother always said that.
Spare the rod, spoil the child.
New York. You're hardly ever home.
Ungrateful, that's what I call it.
Dad, that's not fair.
It's fair enough to me.
- Can't you be happy that she's... - It's OK, Mum.
Guess what, Grandad?
I'm having a baby.
Look. See?
It's your first great-granddaughter.
A girl?
[Rachel] Yeah.
Your mum never said. You never said.
[Rachel] It's nicer as a surprise, isn't it?
I reckon.
A really, really good surprise.
A lovely one.
Our little Rachel.
You're gonna have your own little girl, love.
- A new little Rafter. - Ah.
I call that bonza.
I call that bloody bonza, Grandad.
[both chuckling]
[sighing]
I should've warned you.
You weren't to know.
I was hoping for the best.
Never really sure what to expect.
You handled it well.
[Rachel sighs]
How do you handle it?
How do you stand him not being the dad you knew?
You don't have a choice when someone you love changes.
That wasn't directed at you.
But it's applicable.
Well, it would help if I knew more.
When you're ready...
Time for that talk.
It wasn't one night, Mum.
It was an affair.
He said he was going to leave his wife.
And instead he gave me a check and the name of a good doctor
when I told him.
And a sudden turn of the cold shoulder.
[sighing]
I ripped up the check and considered the doctor.
Couldn't face another abortion.
I wanted another woman's husband.
And I just... I didn't need your disapproval.
I would've kept my distance.
- Mum... - I would've been excited.
- Of course I would've been. - I didn't need your excitement.
Once the baby is born, when I'm so full of serotonin
that I can't help but be excited, then sure.
Well, I try not to interfere.
Yeah, but you do, Mum. It's who you are.
Like now. Did you ask Nathan and Ben if they need you here?
But here you are. And Dad's back there.
It's more than just that.
I know, but that's how it's playing out.
You can't help it.
Your default position is mother.
I didn't need you defaulting with me.
- I see. - That was cruel.
No.
When the baby's born, I can't wait to show Granny.
- Of course I can't. - Of course.
You need to hear your dad's side of things.
I do.
And we both need a cuppa.
Is he coming back with those drinks anytime soon?
I think he's got other things on his mind.
They're just talking.
[Nathan] Oh! She is all over him.
He's young, he single. They're alright.
There's no boundaries there.
You reckon he's sucking up to Rach?
- Yeah, of course he is. - As if you'd know.
I know his type.
All over us, smooth as silk, cred points with the boss...
I don't think she's his boss.
You know what I mean.
Sucking his way up the ladder. [smooches]
- Mate. - Oh, no. [laughing]
- It's funny. - You barely even talked to him.
[Nathan] Yeah because he's been chatting up Anna.
Ah-ha.
I thought he was coming out with us. Mmm.
I think he needs a hand with those drinks.
Better idea. We're gonna go home.
- No! - Yes.
- No! - Yes. Yes.
Oh! Go get 'em, Natho.
[man] Hey! [Nathan] Ooh.
Bucket list, big time.
I definitely want to get there one day.
Look me up if you do.
[laughing] A woman of principle. That's what I like to see!
[Justin] Oh, Nathan, I was just bringing these over.
'Boundaries' she says. Gotta respect the boundaries.
I guess that changes when they're young and hot, huh?
Just... [blows air] goes out the window.
Boundaries! Can't even spell it.
- OK, we're out of here.
Oh, if he's got something to say, don't hold back.
Honestly, ignore him. I'm just gonna put him in a cab.
I got this.
If you were egging him on, you both need a good kick.
For the record, I wasn't.
And Nathan needs his face slapped.
[Nathan] You're a bloody player.
If that's what you think.
That's exactly what a player would say. I know you.
You see, I used to be you.
The whole world, it was there for the taking... [sobbing]
Enjoy it on the way down. [sobbing]
Oh! And what was that bullshit
about rocking up to our place, huh?
What, are you looking for a promotion?
[vomits, liquid splashing]
[coughing]
[Julie] Thanks for the heads up.
Edward's in with us for the night.
Here we go.
Ooh. Ooh! There you go, sweetheart.
- Got the bucket. - Love you, Mum.
Every night in every town in Australia.
It's an Aussie male ritual.
[Justin] I did want to meet the family.
[Nathan moaning]
[Rachel] When we find ourselves in damage control,
it's tempting to just paper over the cracks.
But first step's making it right.
Oh. Mum said you were heading up to see Dad.
Yeah, maybe talk some sense into him.
Yeah, good luck.
We're sort of leaving them to it. I get both sides.
Sad there are sides.
- Anyway... - Yeah.
Sorry about last night.
I didn't realise Nathan was hammered until it was too late.
Well, if we're handing out apologies, accept mine.
I should've thought what barging in like this would do to Cassie.
No worries.
How much is IVF? I want to take care of it for you.
Someone in this family has to have a functioning relationship
and given me and Nathan and Mum and Dad,
you and Cassie are about it.
No pressure.
I mean, it can be a gift. It can be a loan.
However you wanna do it.
And I know you're gonna hate taking my money...
No, I won't because this is what Cassie wants
and I don't have any way to give it to her.
Exhibit A – why Ben is the one that wins at relationships.
Thank you. Ah!
Wait till I call her. She'll be so stoked.
So you'll be OK with having them both?
Sure. Things are good between you and Rach, though?
Uh...she'll tell you. They should be there by tonight.
Can't wait. As long as you're fine.
As can be expected. Bye.
Bye.
[vacuum whirring]
Not that I'm trying to say sorry or anything...
[laughs] Well, you should get drunk more often
if this is how it ends.
[chuckles] No. I really, really shouldn't.
I just called your dad.
I bet he was impressed.
Rachel's heading up there today.
I think you should too.
- I can't. - Yes you can.
I can't pull Edward out of school.
It's his first week back
and there's a bring your family zoo excursion.
Well, I can take him. I love the zoo.
And Edward loves being here with us.
I really think you need the change to process everything.
You're no good to anyone like this.
My life's falling apart, Mum.
I know.
[groans]
I think a job serving booze is probably a bad idea.
Yeah.
And having to face Anna,
probably not going to do wonders for me either.
Uh-uh.
So Buradeena it is.
Rachel's not gonna wanna
spend five hours in the car with me.
Well, it'll give you plenty of time to apologise
for vomiting all over her work colleague.
[imitates vomiting]
[laughter]
Ah. Can we get this out of the way? I am so, so sorry.
- Justin's not you. - I know!
What am I?
We have five hours to discuss that.
What am I? What's Mum?
Won't be short of conversation.
You said it, baby.
Your brother-in-law is a complete and utter Wally.
Rachel's giving us the money for more IVF.
As many rounds as it takes.
There's no avoiding the big conversation now.
[gentle music]
- Can I tell you something? - Yeah.
You know what happened with Justin?
I got jealous.
Seriously, he was the me I used to be.
- Where did that guy go? - Where did I go?
Suburban girl who thought a corner office in Sydney
was the summit of achievement.
How did I let him slip away?
Nathan, you know what I think about when I lie awake at night?
Mm. Not sure I want to know.
[scoffs]
When I'm stressing about, 'How the hell am I gonna do this?'
and 'Have I made a huge mistake?'
I think, 'Look at Nathan.'
'Look at what an awesome job he's done with Edward.'
And you've mostly done that by yourself.
He's a great kid.
I know a lot of things haven't turned out the way you wanted.
But there's Edward.
I just hope I can do as good a job as you're doing.
That feels like way more praise than I deserve.
I know everything else is crappy and stressful.
Aren't we a pair of screw-ups?
Just a couple of dags.
[Rachel] I could hear my boss on my shoulder.
'See? Transparency pays.
'Now you're on the way
'to the new narrative that everyone can own.'
♪ Ooh-ooh ♪
♪You know I put my heart in it ♪
♪ Every single part of it has gone too soon... ♪ ♪
Dad!
Hey!
♪ You soon ♪
Hey, Dad.
[soft music plays]
[Rachel] I get why you love it.
Not your speed?
I'm more Mum than you.
[Dave chuckles]
What's gonna happen?
With us?
Search me.
Your mum's ruled the roost. Always has.
Not that I minded.
I've been happy going along with it.
This time, I'm not.
This...is me.
I can't move for some pie-in-the-sky
moment of self-realisation she may never find.
If she doesn't, we'd both be lost.
And end up a bitter old couple sniping our way to the grave.
- [sighs] Dad... - It could happen.
I'd rather let her go and keep some form of love
than trip along with her and risk losing it.
I've never heard you talk like that.
A fella doesn't wear his heart on his sleeve.
I guess a fella doesn't.
I love a fella.
A fella loves you.
[birds singing, frogs croaking]
And if you can't solve it?
Divorce.
It's possible.
[sighs]
I hope I never have to say that to your mum.
[Rachel] This is so not the new narrative I had in mind.
As to how to fix it?
I'm at a total loss.
[gentle music]
[soft piano]