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Lou? You home?
At least open a window.
Why aren't you at work?
We need to talk.
Why?
- Your dad's trying to reach you. - I know. Just ignore him.
Too late. We spoke.
He wants you to go home for a bit.
What?
He got you a ticket. I printed it.
No, don't throw it away, your passport's in there.
Wow, Steve, do you wanna pack my bags for me as well?
Lou.
You can't stay here anymore.
It's awkward for Sal. She doesn't want my ex...
- Come on, Lou. - I get it. It's fine.
Don't worry, I have a meeting booked with my agents on Thursday.
I'm sure they have a big job for me, I'll be fine.
I'll get out of your hair.
That's great.
But I really think that seeing your family...
might be what you need.
No, they are definitely not what I need.
Okay. Well, tell your dad.
The ticket's for Thursday, and they aren't cheap.
This Thursday? Glad he checked with me first.
He tried.
Yeah, I'm not going.
Lou Wells, everybody.
- Hi, Lou. - Hi, guys.
- How are you? - Good.
Thanks for coming. It's been so long.
Good to see you, Lou.
- You look great. - Thank you.
Your eyebrows look really nice.
- They're just... It's mine. - Yeah.
So, listen, we brought you in today
because we're just not feeling excited by you.
It's been a long time since you booked a job, Lou.
But it's kind of difficult for me to book a job
if you're not sending me out--
You said you needed time.
Yeah, but not an indefinite period of time.
I got you a meeting with Russell Boast
for the lead in Catskills, and you didn't show up.
Sorry, I didn't know about...
A meeting with Russell Boast? Did you call me?
We think you're really talented.
It's time to part ways.
Fuck!
- Annie? - What'd they say?
- They fucking dropped me. - No!
Fucking motherfuckers.
Anyway, are we going out tonight or what?
And did you ask Viv if I can crash at yours for a bit?
Yes, definitely.
Awesome, thank you so much.
Viv is gonna want rent, though, Lou.
That's fine. I'll just start waitressing or something.
Waitressing at 34?
You must wanna kill yourself.
It's fine.
God, you're strong!
Dude, what the fuck?
Fuck off! Just go around me.
Are we going out tonight or what?
You know, I actually just started a health kick.
I've been looking at our lives lately,
- and I'm like-- - Oh, fuck!
Pretty much.
- Shit! - Is that the police?
- Yes. - Fuck your life.
Fuck my fucking life.
Is there a problem?
- I don't know, is there? - You can't stop here.
- Okay, sorry-- - License and registration.
- Really? - License and registration.
Your license.
I don't... I'm sorry, I don't have it on me. I left my wallet at home--
- That an English accent? - I'm Australian, actually.
- I'm on a green card. - Got any ID?
Actually, I think I...
really have my passport.
Do you have a California license?
No, ma'am, I don't have a California license.
I'm on my Australian one.
Well, these expired last year.
You don't have a legal license,
and you're likely impaired.
Hey, ma'am, I'm so sorry, okay?
I know that I've royally fucked up and I'm a walking shitshow, but I'm... just...
trying to get onto a plane.
You want to add "lying to a police officer" to the list?
I'm not lying to you. Here's my ticket.
Ma'am, please, if you could just give me a break.
I've had the worst fucking day.
- You can't drive this car. - Please.
Please you have no idea what I've been through.
Please, can you just let me go?
Okay, miss...
Calm down.
Get your bags.
I'll take you.
- What? - I'll take you to the airport.
- But my car? - It has to be impounded.
Come on, you don't wanna miss your flight.
Thank you. Yes. You're amazing.
Thank you so much. Yeah, let's go to the airport.
To...
catch a...
flight.
Fuck.
Get off.
What about your bags?
I travel light.
Okay.
Hey, Steve. I need a favor.
I'm at the airport and--
- You're going? - No. I'm not going.
But I got pulled over in the car.
I told you not to drive that car.
I know, but I didn't have a choice. I was in a hurry.
The cop was gonna charge me,
but I talked my way out of it, thanks to the plane ticket.
And then she drove me to the airport, which is wild.
- Lou-- - Yeah, so...
They're gonna impound the car. I'm stranded here and I need a lift home.
Get a cab.
Well, I can't because I left my wallet at home,
and the card on my phone is frozen.
Lou...
- Did your agent have anything for you? - Yeah.
Yep, they did. They've got a lot of stuff lined up.
- That's good. - It went really well.
I'm not leaving work till 9:00-ish.
- What am I gonna do till 9:00? - I don't know, Lou.
I can text you a guest pass to the lounge, maybe.
Yeah, actually, that'd be great.
You know, kangaroos can't go backwards.
- Kangaroos can't go backwards? - No.
Tell you who else can't go backwards.
- Who? - Emus.
- So, where are you flying in to? - Australia.
No. In Australia.
- Mel-bourne? - You're going to... "Mel-ben".
- Mel... Mel-ben. - Mel-ben.
- Yes.
Mel-ben.
- Tell you what... - Cheers.
- You were on that show? - Yeah.
They're like, "We're not excited about you."
- What does that even mean? - Wait, wait. Okay...
You were the psycho ex!
What was her name?
- Carly! - Sasha.
- Sasha the tire-slasher! - Yeah.
You were such a great bitch!
Thank you, yeah.
- We need to sit together! - Yes!
No, I'm actually not going.
- What? - Yeah, it's a long story.
- You're not gonna use your ticket? - No, I'm not.
It was a dumb gift from my dad, and I'm not using it.
But you're at the airport.
Yes, I know. But I have to stay here.
I have to find a new agent, get a fricking job, figure out my car.
- No! Screw agents! - Yes!
We're excited by you.
You are boarding that plane.
We need shots.
- Come with us! - Come with us!
Guys, I can't. I don't even have my luggage on me. I have nothing.
Luggage is baggage!
"Luggage is baggage"?
- Luggage is baggage. - Oh, my God! Cheers to that.
That there.
- Luggage! - You're boarding that plane.
Come with us! Come with us!
He fell out of the ugly tree.
- Poor thing. - That's what I like!
Oh, my God, he's coming.
I'm going in.
- Hi. - Hey.
Looking pretty good out there.
It got better with the tide, that's for sure.
So, are you visiting?
No, we just moved.
Yeah, Dad's at the hospital.
I'm so sorry. Is he okay?
He's the new doctor.
- I thought you meant he was... - That's all right.
- Have a good surf. - Okay. Cool.
Rightio.
You're my actual hero.
You're my hero!
Hey, you coming in with us, Frey?
It's too gnarly for me, Toddy.
- Have fun. - There's a left over there.
Hey, I was gonna give Hanson Bay a go tomorrow.
Is that any good?
Too choppy with a sou-wester blowing in. Try the north coast.
Right. Where should I go?
Snellings. Stokes.
King Whiting Beach.
Never heard of that one.
No, there's no access.
Best break on the island.
It's on private property.
You could use the gate off Deviation Track.
I wouldn't.
Owner's got a gun and isn't afraid to use it.
There used to be six of us.
Todd, you idiot!
- See you round, man. - See you.
You coming, Lou?
Yeah.
Heavy stuff.
I read it in high school and loved it.
"All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others."
It's from Animal Farm.
Right. Struth.
The seatbelt sign is now switched on.
Please return to your seats.
Fuck.
Look!
Oh, my God. I think it's the...
Beach guy. Doctor-son man.
He paddled all the way round?
- Oh, my God! - He's keen.
I just can't believe you got all this to yourselves.
I can't believe you paddled out here. Fucking psychopath.
You said it was private property,
you didn't say it was your private property.
- Who's the guy with the gun? - That's their old man.
He will take a potshot at anything.
That's not true. He's harmless.
Says the favorite.
When we used to argue as kids,
he used to lock us in a cupboard until we behaved.
Yikes. Where was Mum?
She passed away when we were kids.
I'm sorry.
Mine too.
So, what are you studying at uni, Ben?
- Astronomy. - Like star signs and stuff?
That's astrology.
An astronomer studies the universe.
I hate the stars.
- You hate stars? - They make me feel small.
You're gonna be one, one day.
- Sorry, what? - Lou's going to Hollywood.
I got accepted into a drama program there.
- Congratulations. - I'm so jealous.
You can't be jealous,
you're afraid to get on the ferry, let alone a plane.
Plus, you gotta go to uni.
- Where are you studying, Freya? - Adelaide Uni.
- I'll see you there. - Yeah?
Yeah.
What are you studying?
Astrology.
Majoring in horoscopology.
- Yep. - Very funny.
How you going there, Toddy?
Toddy's taken flight.
Toddy's out!
So... skinny dip?
- You're kidding? - Nope! Come on!
- Really? - What?
- I'm coming! - It'll be freezing.
You're nuts!
Come on!
Stay.
What?
Aren't you curious? Don't you wanna get out and see the world?
I don't think it'd get much better than this.
You know what?
My visa will run out...
And then they'll realize I have no talent, and then I'll be back.
Nah, you've got talent.
How do you know that?
'Cause you're so bloody dramatic all the time.
Shut up.
What did you do?
Nothing.
Lou.
- Are you kidding? - I didn't do anything!
- Are you kidding? - I didn't!
- That was gonna be dinner. - I know.
They were swimming, and I felt bad and had to get rid of them.
- They're fresh fish. - But they were sad.
I'll make it up to you.
Yeah? You gonna catch more fish?
No.
- What? - Something else.
Wasn't sure you were coming.
Miss me, did you?
I'm glad you didn't waste the ticket. That was the last of my points.
Thanks.
Hey, is it okay if you pay for that?
I've misplaced my wallet.
- Yeah, of course. - Thank you.
Good flight?
Yeah, just slept a bit.
Slept or passed out?
Where's your suitcase?
I think they, like, lost it at Sydney. But that's fine. They'll just...
- It'll... - Hey, Bob! They've lost Lou's luggage.
They're gonna call me when they get it.
- Let's go! - I's okay. Bob's here.
- Mrs. TV star. - Hey, Bob.
You have the stub? They attach it to the ticket.
Yeah, I think I left it in the seat pocket thing.
It's fine. I'll get a new wardrobe while I'm here.
That's what dads are for.
Not a wardrobe like that, you won't.
We'll get it. Typical Sydney. Always dramas.
- Bob, it's fine-- - Leave it with me.
Bob, no.
- I'll give you a call, Rory. - On you, mate.
- Why is he talking to the pilot? - They'll sort it out.
Kangaroo Island's all grown up.
Snazzy new airport, tourists.
Yeah, be good if they respected the place, but not all of them do.
Your voice sounds different.
Been a while since you heard it.
Dad!
I haven't missed this.
Just leave it, Lou.
Freya's here?
I don't want any trouble, okay?
Come on, Teddy. Come on, Alby.
Auntie Lou's here!
- Hey. - Hey.
Hey. Say, "Hi, Auntie Lou."
Hi, Auntie Lou!
Hey, guys, hi!
This is amazing. We finally meet in person.
Hey.
Hi.
- It's really you! - Yeah.
What?
- Still gorgeous. - No, I look old.
You just got off a 30-hour flight and look amazing. I look old.
- Aussie sun's punishing. - No.
You guys are such big dudes now.
- Look at you! - Say, "Thank you, Auntie Lou."
- Thank you, Auntie Lou. - Thank you, Auntie Lou.
Look at her outfit! It's so Hollywood.
I'm so mumsie. It's awful.
Come inside!
- Bag? - They misplaced them.
- You're joking. - No.
- Lou! Welcome back. - Hi, Auntie Rose.
Lovely to see you again, darls.
How have you been?
I heard they lost your luggage?
It doesn't matter. I'll get stuff in Kingscote.
- I'll call the airline. - No, don't.
It's fine. They're gonna... It'll be fine.
- Come on. - Okay.
- Can I make you something to eat? - No, I'm good.
Here, what about a cold drink?
Help yourself, yeah.
- So, how long are you here for? - I don't know.
You're welcome to stay as long as you like.
Yeah. I know.
Hey, come with me.
Sorry, it's a bit of a mess. I...
I didn't think you guys would get here...
We'll sleep with the kids
so you can have your old room back, obviously.
Slow burn?
It's the most read book in the world for a reason.
Hey...
Here.
Come sit.
Can you sit for a sec?
Thanks.
God, when was the last time we saw each other?
Sorry.
Listen, I know you... I know you think this stuff is woo-woo.
But... I've let Jesus into my life
and Jesus has... It's... It's been extraordinary.
Okay.
I've had this for a while, and don't take it the wrong way,
I just thought it might be interesting for you.
I think maybe we should join the others.
There's so much to learn.
Jesus has so much to offer.
Every time you say "Jesus," I'm gonna scull beer.
I just wanted to share it with you.
- Come on, girls! - Yep.
Well, good chat.
I shouldn't have done that.
- I'll put that inside with your things. - God bless.
- Hey, dude. - Yeah?
- Is that your dad out there? - Yeah, that's Dad.
Did you bring us presents?
Yes, I did.
Hey, do you wanna run inside and get that green purse of mine for me?
Thank you.
So, how's the acting business?
It's pretty slow, actually, Auntie Rose.
Yeah, I must say, I didn't like that character you played on that show.
That's fair enough.
Why bother with a soap opera?
It's pretty competitive--
Geoffrey Rush! Now he picks good movies.
- Yeah. - The King's Speech.
- Yeah. - That was wonderful.
- Yeah, great film. - It's a great film.
- He's great-- - Teddy said you wanted this?
Yeah. Thank you.
Cate Blanchett! Why not be more like her?
You're just as talented.
- Are you famous, Auntie Lou? - Not a chance, little man.
Here you go.
I know it's not much, but you guys can share.
- Mum? - Yeah?
I don't want this.
Don't be rude, Teddy.
It's okay. Sorry.
We saw you on YouTube.
Mum looks at you all the time, and Dad said it's not healthy.
You've got that confused, Teddy.
Mummy, can I have this?
Sorry, Al-Pal. That one's gonna stay with me. Sorry, bud.
I forgot how beautiful it is here.
Would you ever move back, darls?
- No, you wouldn't wanna move back. - Okay.
I just... Sorry, I just mean you'd...
You'd be bored after Hollywood.
She's not coming back. All her work's in the States.
And Steve's there.
Actually, we broke up.
No!
Yes.
Sorry to hear that, dear.
Yeah. It's all right. We were having problems.
Relationships are tough.
Our minister has this story--
- Minister counts! - Auntie Lou?
Is it true that Liam's in heaven?
Teddy-O, there's no such thing as heaven.
- Auntie Lou's kidding. - Liam's ashes are--
Yeah, Liam's in heaven.
I don't wanna die!
Bub, no one's dying.
Liam, he just went to heaven early 'cause he was such a special boy.
Fucking nut-job.
Hey.
Thought you guys were gonna be in Adelaide.
School holidays.
- Plus, it's way too hot in Adelaide. - Yeah?
Fucking scorcher!
- Good to see you kept your bogan accent. - Fuck oath, mate.
- Front coming in tomorrow. - Nice.
Did you surf Malibu?
Nah, not really.
Nah, it was a bit cold, crowded. Just shit, really.
- Yeah, right. - Steve didn't surf.
How is he?
We broke up.
I'm sorry.
Did you dress up for the beach?
Fuck off.
Smart-arse. No, I...
Yeah, it's a long story. I just... I have no clothes.
Hey, guys.
- Barbecue's ready. Let's head up. - All right.
Got more clothes for you too, Lou.
- Good. - Yeah.
And we'll go into town to get you some more tomorrow.
Yeah.
It's right--
- Hey! - Hey, hey, hey.
- Stop. Stop. - Be gentle.
Can you put that away?
You on a Hollywood diet there?
- No, I just still don't eat meat. - Why not?
'Cause I don't like eating other animals.
This is animal?
Okay, gang, listen up.
Here comes Dad's list of chores.
- Not it! - Not it! Damn it.
No, the gutters tomorrow.
I... I wanted to...
I've been thinking a lot lately about how we keep this property in the family.
There's not a lot of places like this in Australia, let alone the world.
That's for sure.
But it's a hell of a lot of work.
So I've spoken to Freya, and she's agreed to take it on.
Sorry, wait. Take it on? You're just giving the property to Freya?
- I am. - Just Freya?
Well, obviously you can still use it.
Dad, that's really unfair! This is my home as well.
You live overseas.
Why can't we split it?
- I'm selling the land at Cape Borda-- - I don't care about the money.
- I love this place. - You're not here.
Maybe we could talk--
- This doesn't concern you. - But--
What would you do with a property this size anyway?
Freya's got kids, she's...
I'm sorry.
Fuck.
Sit down.
What are you doing here?
I just wanted to say hi.
Hi.
Should go back to your wedding rehearsal.
I think they're gonna notice the groom is missing.
Yeah.
Well, thank you for coming.
How are you?
Yeah, really good. Great, yeah.
Last time I saw you, you're my boyfriend. Now you're marrying my sister!
- Yes, I know. - Do you?
- Yes. - Do you?
Everyone's acting like it's really normal. And maybe for you guys it is.
But, for me, I'm not here to see you guys get together.
I don't see it develop. And I'm the last person to know.
I'm sorry. Freya, she just wanted to be sure.
- Did she? - Yes.
- You were sure. - You were going to America.
You were gonna be this actress.
And you did it.
You were never coming home.
How do you know that, Ben? You could've come after me in LA.
Why would I go to America?
- For me. - Why?
Why?
You were on a path, Lou. You were gonna be a star.
- You didn't want to be my wife. - I didn't know you were looking for one.
Neither did I.
It's important.
- What is? - Us.
Us?
Closure.
Ben, I think you marrying my sister does a pretty good job of closure.
What are you doing, Ben?
Do you even love her?
Yes, I do.
Well, you better.
She reminds me of you, Lou.
Just...
I thought I'd put us behind me, in the past, you know?
You're just drunk and...
Just one second.
Jesus, Dad!
Whatever's going on between you and Ben stops.
They're getting married.
- She is your sister. - How can she do this to me?
And he's made his choice.
You so sure of that?
- Dad! - He's marrying Freya.
After the wedding, you'll go straight back to America. Do you hear me?
It's chilly out there.
What you doing?
Stealing a beer.
Nah, I'm gonna go meet a friend in town.
But then I saw you out here.
What are you doing? Moping or stargazing?
I hate the stars.
Yeah. Yeah, I know.
No, it's not fair, you guys getting all this.
Yeah, I had no idea.
You didn't?
- Isn't that weird? - Yeah, I know.
I'll talk to your dad about it.
No, don't.
Don't.
Thanks, though.
So, Freya's gone balls deep on the religion stuff?
- She gave me a book on Jesus. - Did she?
I don't know, it helps her cope, I guess.
Yeah.
Well, we all need something.
So, does that mean you're super religious now too?
No, that's not for me.
No, I can't get past the Epicurean paradox.
Yeah?
- You idiot! - Thought you'd like that.
What is the Epicurean paradox?
The idea is, if God's unable to prevent evil,
well, then he's not all powerful.
And if he's unwilling...
he's not all good.
Yeah.
I stopped believing in God when Liam died.
I'm sorry, Lou.
I just felt something... I just felt a thing on my leg.
- Okay. - I felt something on my leg.
- Okay. - Can you have a look? please?
Use your phone.
It's moving on my foot.
- Oh, my God! - Holy shit!
Looks like a copperhead or tiger snake.
I don't give a shit, Steve Irwin! What if it bites me? Do I move?
Yep.
You'll be all right. Keep coming to me.
- You're good. - Don't bite me.
Please, God.
- You hypocrite, Lou. - I know, I hate myself.
He's heavy.
I got him. Holy shit, look at the size of this thing.
- Have you got it? - Oh, my God.
- Jesus Christ. - Oh, my God, it's huge!
- That's massive! - That thing was huge.
How'd you not see that?
I can't believe you just grabbed that.
- You're a big sook. - Shut up!
It's nice to have you home.
What?
You're the only one who thinks I'm home.
What are you guys doing?
Lou had a snake in her car.
It's lucky Ben was here to help you.
I just spoke to Todd. He said you're not catching up tonight.
Frey, I'm gonna go see the Elvishes. You can chat to Zoe.
Fine.
Ben?
- Why are you calling me? Is everyone okay? - Yeah.
Everyone's good. How are you?
Okay, it's like 5:00 in the morning here,
and I have to be on set later, so I would really...
Who's... Who's the dad?
That's none of your business.
Well, I think it might be. Is it mine?
No, it isn't.
All right, who, then?
It's no one you know.
I don't really...
Ben, he's not in the picture, okay?
If there's nothing else, I would really love to get back to bed.
All right. Freya's pregnant.
That's great, that's... Congratulations.
Cousins.
Don't waste the good stuff.
It's not a waste.
Not that healthy either.
Neither's worrying, Dad.
Well, it's your liver.
There was a snake in your car last night.
Yeah, I heard.
- Crazy. - Yeah.
Ben was with you?
Yeah, he was just on his way out.
- Shit. - It's all right. Got it.
Here you go.
- Hey, Dad? - Yep?
You think we could chat about the property?
I'm going for a swim.
Wonderful. I'll join you.
- Not if you've been drinking, you won't. - Relax. Barely a sip.
I never used to worry about sharks, now they're all I can think about.
- You're going soft. - Says the guy wearing a snorkel!
When did that start happening, old man?
White-bellies.
Look.
I didn't think there'd be any left after the fires.
Yeah, I thought they were done for, but then these two showed up.
Must have a nest nearby somewhere.
Lucky Freya.
I've missed Aussie wildlife.
Except for the sharks.
And the snakes.
And the spiders.
And the bull ants. They suck.
You all right?
Yep, I'm okay.
Dad, you know it's not fair, giving all this to one child.
I don't care about the money, I just...P
I love this place. All my memories of Mum are here.
Neither of you can afford to buy each other out.
If I leave it in a trust,
you'll just fight over who stays when, who pays for the upkeep,
who'll inherit it later on.
This way, I can save you both from that and make the decision myself.
So you can move on.
Are you trying to keep me away from Ben?
You're too slow!
Hey-hey!
- Hey, Toddy. - Hey, everyone.
And the Dude!
What's up, man? Hey, what's going on, big boy?
- Hey, mate. - How are you?
- You get shorter? - Go fuck yourself.
- Good to see you, Todd. - Here's Rose.
- Been a long time. - This is a white.
Good day, Rory.
And there's the TV star.
Hi.
Look at you!
Is the island sponsoring you?
No. Actually, Teddy and Alby picked my wardrobe.
And they nailed it.
Yeah, I heard about your suitcase.
They couldn't find the stub,
so Bob's going through the rubbish from the airport.
Tell me you're joking.
I mean, they can't track your luggage without it, so...
So, how's it being back?
- I'm adjusting. - Yeah?
To whatever this is on your face. You've got a beard, dude.
- Yeah, it's a beard. - Is it?
Hey, steak and calamari off the barbie.
Bring it on.
- You helping? - Who's this?
- This is Dude. - Hi, beautiful!
He loves you so much.
That's disgusting!
- Too many kisses. - A beer?
I'd love a beer. And a...
- And a wipe? - Something to wipe...
...just into this thing about how, like, you know,
- they-- - Another podcast?
- Yeah. - Oh, God.
The science can't prove that there isn't something.
I don't understand.
Like, you, of all people, should believe in God.
Why's that?
- Because science points to a creator. - Really?
- Okay, go. - Okay.
Okay, if gravity was one-part-in-ten-to-the-60th stronger,
the universe would've collapsed in on itself after the big bang.
One-part-in-ten-to-the-60th stronger.
- What's she talking about? - It's true.
The odds of gravity being perfect for life
are as improbable as a poker player being dealt ten royal flushes in a row.
- Or... - And that's not possible.
Possible, but it's so improbable
that you'd never believe it happened by chance.
If physics predicts this infinite number of universes, which it does,
then anything that is possible, that just becomes inevitable.
So the theory that we can't be here by chance,
that just doesn't add up, I'm afraid.
So eventually those ten flushes in a row show up.
- Correct. - And physicists have never been wrong.
- Yes, got you there. - Okay, fine. Sure.
But, if this creator, he does exist,
she, them, they, it doesn't mean that it's anything like
this beautiful Christian God.
It could've just been this cold, unfeeling little alien
that created the universe and then died the next day.
People want to believe there's something good out there
looking out for us, like we're all special.
- Nothing wrong with that. - Isn't there?
That's the point of faith.
A human's life is no more sacred than an ant's life.
- I don't know about that. - Okay. Why?
Humans are the most intelligent animal, for one.
- Intelligence doesn't make you special. - No.
Scientists think there are animals that have cognitive faculties
- that outweigh that of a human being. - How'd they know?
Science.
And, to be clear, I love ants.
- I never step on them. - Good, Toddy.
- 'Cause I really was-- - The thing is, that when we die, we die.
The little ant-soul doesn't float up to a magical ant heaven.
Neither does the human soul.
We're all just animals, and when we die, that's it.
And it sucks, but just because something sucks,
we shouldn't all go around deluding ourselves
into thinking that some great big magical God-guy
is going to come and take all our pain away.
Did God make ice cream?
Yeah, mate, he did.
God made bedtimes too.
Boo.
Good debate. You always lose gracefully.
- Thank you kindly. I've got it. - Thanks.
- Nigh-night, my boys. - Come on, mate.
Brush your teeth.
That's good night for me too.
God or no God, I'm just glad I have you lot.
- Thanks for having me. - Good night.
We love it, Auntie Rose.
Good night, Rose.
Well, if there is a God, I'll find out soon enough.
You got plenty of time, mate.
Actually, I... I don't.
What?
Yeah. Wasn't sure when the right time was to tell you girls,
but I suppose now's as good a time as any.
I've been diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
MND, ALS, Lou Gehrig's, you know, whatever, but...
Yeah, I found out a few months ago.
It's why I wanted you here.
That genius in the wheelchair has it, right?
Still motoring along.
Dad, what does this mean?
Gradually I'm gonna lose...
Gradually I'm gonna lose control of my muscles.
I won't be able to swallow and...
At best, I've got five years.
Yeah, at best.
And they won't be very good years.
Jesus!
- I'm really sorry, Rory. - It's all right, mate.
I've had a bloody good life. You know?
That's what I want you girls to understand.
I need you to understand that. I've had a good life.
I'm just not gonna be able to watch your little mongrels grow up, that's all.
Think I'll let you guys be a family.
I'm around tomorrow if you need anything.
Okay, cheers, Todd.
Hey, come on, Dude, let's go.
I have my good days. You know, last few days have been fine.
But, you know, mostly I'm nauseous.
I've got, you know, headaches
and, you know, just this sense of losing control.
But, you know, the drugs help a bit.
Thank your old man for that, if you could, Ben?
Dad... Dad has MND.
Fuck. Sorry, Rory.
Jesus, Dad.
Can you not?
- What? - Say "Jesus."
- Seriously, Freya? - Girls!
Look, I'm going to be frank.
I don't want to be a burden on anyone.
What? You'd never be a burden, Dad.
Most importantly, I don't want what's coming.
So I'm going to end things on my own terms.
What does that mean?
I've managed to get hold of some medicine, which...
should do the trick.
"Do the trick"?
- Dad, you can't. - It's painless, honey.
Dad, it's a sin.
I'm pretty sure my entry into heaven was revoked years ago.
Rory, where is it?
It's in the pantry, on the top shelf.
- Kids won't be able to get it. - Who gave it to you?
A vet.
I...
I can't believe this. Dad, there are rules around this.
- You can't just decide. - A vet? Why a vet?
I don't want to deal with all the red tape.
It's legal for dogs, works just as well with us.
What are you talking--
Look, my muscles are gonna waste away slowly.
I'm not gonna be able to walk,
talk, swallow or breathe,
and that is my idea of hell.
And a man...
A man has a right not to have someone else wipe his arse.
Yeah?
Look, I'm sorry for dumping this on you, but these things happen quickly.
I don't want you to find out after the fact and be angry at me.
That's why I'm telling you now.
Dad, I'm gonna take care of you.
Now, I'm feeling pretty good tonight, so, if you don't mind, I'm going to...
I'm gonna have a cigar and a glass of Island Gin on the deck.
All right?
What?
I was half hoping that you girls might be there at the end
just to see me off, but...
Either way, you know.
It's up to you.
I know it's a lot to ask.
Betcha a thousand bucks the "big guy" can't cure Dad.
I'm not praying for a cure.
Why not?
I'm praying for strength, to deal with God's plan.
You made me.
It's a bit early even for you, isn't it?
I'm sorry. I just...
I don't think it's right, what he's doing.
I'm going to support him, and I think you should too,
given what he's done for you.
- What are you girls talking about? - Our periods.
If you're gonna read them, buy them.
What can I get you, love?
Hey, Mary.
Can I get a whiting burger and a bag of chips?
Is that a Wells girl?
Yeah, Lou, Rory's eldest.
You went to America, got yourself on the telly.
- Yeah, for a bit. - Hey! No shoes, no service.
Can I get a pale ale and a water too, please.
Heard about your luggage.
Bloody big fancy airlines.
That'll be $65.
- How's your Dad? - Yeah, he's getting on a bit.
Yeah. Aren't we all?
Can we order? We put shoes on.
Sure. What'll you have?
- Do you have a vegan option? - Get out.
Bloody shame, foreign investors building on your land.
- What? - The Southern Alliance Christian Centre.
Christian Center? What are you talking about?
Is... Isn't that why you're back?
I play bridge with Sharon Redman, who's on the Council.
Apparently, they're planning to build
this giant conference center on the island.
And your sister has just sold them
an 80-year lease to build on your family's property.
It's gonna be the biggest development on the island.
How can you not know about it, love?
I don't know. I don't think my dad even knows.
Fuck.
Well, you didn't hear it from me. I've got enough trouble.
Teddy!
- Hey, Dad. - Hey.
Your favorite.
Hey, Teddy. Can I have the ball, mate?
Oh, my God! What the heck?
When were you gonna tell us about turning our home into a Bible camp?
Or was it just a secret from me?
- What's this, Freya? - What?
I didn't want the stress to make things worse.
- It's just... It's a lease. - An 80-year lease!
You knew your dad was sick?
Well, it was your dad who told me.
- Dad! - Barnaby?
She tricked me.
I knew something was different. I was worried.
He told you and then you tricked Dad into giving you the property.
Dad, good job. Way to keep it in the family.
I didn't trick anyone.
He'd already put it into my name. That's how I knew that something was up.
And this way, it pays for itself, and we can share it with people.
- An 80-year lease! - People who need a lift.
I'll come and visit when I'm... I don't know, a hundred and fuck!
You haven't been back in ten years. Why should I keep it as is? For you?
You're back only 'cause you failed at acting,
you failed at your relationship and you're broke!
Freya.
She's going to be fine.
It's just a bit of whiplash.
Neck brace can come off soon.
Sleep's what she needs now.
You all right, mate?
Yeah.
You can go and see her.
She's...
probably knocked out by the painkillers, though.
- Yeah. - Yeah.
You know where I am if you need me.
Yeah.
Okay.
Lou, can you hear me?
I think a lot about that trip to LA.
I was so nervous, the plane bumping all over the place.
Worried about leaving Teddy and Alby with Ben. They were fine, of course.
I... You know, I wanted to meet Liam.
Had to.
Remember how he used to line up his little cars
and shoot them across the floor?
He was such a little bug.
I loved him, very much.
I was finally visible to Ben when you left.
Like we had our own thing.
It was different to yours, but it was...
It was good.
And then, that night, I...
On my rehearsal...
I saw you guys coming back from...
wherever you were, moments apart,
and I knew.
I pretended I didn't, but I knew.
I couldn't say anything without blowing up my life,
so I just stayed quiet.
Told myself, "Be happy, forget it."
And then Liam came, nine months later, and, you know...
If that's a coincidence, it's too cruel.
He was...
He was just a bit ahead of me.
I told him to stop, but he didn't.
And...
I saw the car reversing,
and I should have run to him and pulled him back,
but I just stood there, unable to move.
I'm sorry.
I don't know why I didn't save him.
Why didn't I save him?
You look better than your dad's ute.
Another reason for him to hate me.
We drive on the left here.
Yeah. Cool. Thanks, Todd. That's great.
So, why are we going to see Shaz?
She's on the Council. I'm gonna get her to block Freya's development.
Why would she do that?
Birds, Todd. Birds.
And beer.
To the bottle-o!
Thanks, Todd.
Can you see her?
Sharon?
Go behind. Here, get up.
Good day.
Todd, Marg and Dave Crawly's son from Middle River.
This is Lou,
Rory Wells' daughter from King Whiting Beach.
I was wondering if we could chat to you guys for a sec.
We brought beer.
- You sure they're white-bellies? - Definitely.
There's only a few dozen left since the fires.
White-bellies mate for life, you know.
- Really? - Yeah.
And the males like their females bigger than them.
Nothing wrong with big birds.
Well, that's it, then.
Even if the Council approves it, the EPA will knock it back.
You can't build anywhere near a white-belly's nest.
- It's illegal. - Yep.
Who else knows?
You're the first.
Gonna ruffle some feathers.
See what you did there.
Gets the bullseye every time.
If only he could find my bullseye.
- Shit. Slattery's here. - What?
I told you I was growing weed in my kitchen?
- Yeah. - Yeah, I lied about the kitchen.
It's more like an acre, to be exact. And Slatts knows.
- An acre! - Been trying to avoid him.
It's all right. I'm just telling everyone, really.
- Hey. - Good day.
- I read about your luggage. - You read?
There was an article in The Islander.
Does anyone want a bevvie?
Working. Stick around, can you, mate?
Your sister, Freya, paid me a visit this morning.
- We got talking about all kinds of things. - Such as?
Funnily enough, we got onto the topic of euthanasia.
- Bit intense. - Weird.
There are rules about voluntary assisted dying in South Australia.
- You are aware of that, right? - Yeah.
Yeah. I wouldn't listen to Freya.
Despite her saintly reputation, she has been known to lie.
Freya got the wrong end of the stick, that's all.
She's been under a lot of stress lately.
All right.
Just... don't go doing anything you shouldn't.
- Yeah. - Okay.
And, Todd? Perhaps you can pay me a visit
so we can discuss permissible vegetation on the island.
Better that than me coming to you, yeah?
- Yep. - I'll see you out.
- Bye. - Thanks, Rory.
Freya?
- Freya! - She's not here, darls.
- They went to Island Beach for the night. - What's wrong?
She told the cops about Dad's plan.
Cops? Dad's plan? What are you talking about?
- Nothing. - Nothing my arse.
More drama round here than Home and Away.
Go.
That's ridiculous.
No, you're joking! How are you even getting--
You're gonna wake up Dad and Auntie Rose.
It's nice they have each other for company.
Hey, you don't think they're...
What? Dad and Auntie Rose? No.
No, I think...
I think Dad is Auntie Rose's way of staying close to Mum.
Is it still weird for you that your sister's married to Ben?
Oh, my God, so weird.
Yeah.
Yeah, it was pretty weird when they got together.
Not that Freya's not great 'cause she is.
Is she?
Freya's struggled as well, Lou.
So, there's... something that I've always wondered.
Well, it's to do with...
It...
'Cause...
Well, I was always wondering who the...
- Liam's Dad? - Yes.
Yeah. Yeah, 'cause it wasn't Steve, right?
'Cause you met him after Liam was born, so...
Was it Steve?
I think it's really cool you raised him on your own all those years,
away from home, without family support.
I mean, that can't have been easy.
I loved being a mum.
I knew I would the moment I found out I was pregnant.
- What? - Nothing.
I mean, you've been through a lot. I get it.
I'm on holiday.
So, Liam's dad, was he...
So, what about you, Todd? Anyone special over the years?
No, it's hard moving on from your first love.
Isn't it?
I never should have left.
What is it with girls and the bad boy?
- Bad boy? - Yeah.
I don't think so.
So, you're the one running a drug cartel.
Yeah, well...
Drugs numb the pain.
What pain?
Come on, Lou.
You know how I feel.
- Still? - Still.
After all these years.
Why?
Todd, you can't. I mean, I'm not worth it.
I disagree.
You know, one day, not too far away...
I'm gonna be really old.
- Yeah? - I am.
I'm gonna be wrinkly...
- Just... grey hair. - Yeah?
My boobs will be down by my knees,
- knocking around. - Great.
No teeth. I'll put my dentures in.
I'm gonna be really...
Like a really angry, horrible, grumpy old coot.
Yeah. Yeah.
And then, you know, you're gonna be so over me.
I'll still want you.
Oh, my God, you'd be a GILF!
- God! - I'm serious. I can picture it now.
Can you not picture me in my saggy-butt granny panties?
- It's great. - They're so high, they're all...
Shit.
Fucking hell.
Fuck this.
Dad? Are you okay?
Go. It's okay.
- Okay. It's all right. - Leave it, please.
Dad, it's fine. Just lie there and when you can get up--
- Lou, just-- - It's all right. Don't worry about it.
Dad, it's okay. When you get up, I'll change the sheets.
I can't move.
It's okay.
- Hey. - Hi.
- Can I get you anything? - I'm fine.
Do you want some tea? Some eggs? Coffee? Do you have an appetite? Here you go.
Stop treating me like an old man.
I'm not treating you like an old man.
I'm treating you like a dying man.
I'm not hungry.
Grab yourself a beer, I won't judge.
I'm okay.
I was reading that it's really normal--
I hate that you had to see me like that.
You changed my diapers once upon a time.
Yeah, that's true.
Lou, I'm really sorry that I didn't visit after Liam was born.
I thought we had more time.
Well, it's a long way to fly.
I really should have met my grandson in person.
Yeah.
He seemed like a real lovely little chap from the videos you sent.
He was amazing.
Yeah, about the property, I...
Maybe this disease is clouding my judgement.
Well, you know, I think you've always had clouded judgement.
Thought I'd lost you to Hollywood.
Well, who needs fake drama when you have the real thing, huh?
Yeah.
Dad, I want to be there in the end.
Really?
- Yeah, I know it's a lot to ask. - No, it's not really.
Well, I haven't quite figured out the legalities of it yet though, but...
Yeah. I don't know, we'll figure it out.
We'll just make it look like I wasn't there.
Yep.
When are you thinking?
After the holidays, when the kids have gone.
That soon?
Yeah. The worse it gets, the angrier I get.
But with everyone here...
I really wanted to go out on a high note.
Sorry if I ruined the "high note" bit.
It wasn't just you. I don't think I helped either.
I really wish you girls would stop fighting.
- Lou-- - Sorry, Dad.
- Freya's-- - That's so weird.
Sorry, I just have to take this. I'm sorry.
Hey, Lou Wells speaking.
Lou, I have Danielle on the line.
Fucking phones.
Lou Wells!
We're back.
Okay.
Your little Russell Boast no-show manoeuvre
only made them want you more.
They're offering you the lead in Catskills.
What?
Yeah, and it's a great offer. I scored you a ton of perks.
Oh, my God, how did this happen?
The actress they originally cast in the role,
she was hiking this weekend and had some sort of tussle
with a mountain lion.
Oh, God, is she gonna be okay?
Her face is fucked. She's never gonna work again.
It's amazing how life just works out sometimes.
Anyway, can I say yes?
- Yes? - Yeah, yes.
Good, I already said yes.
Anyway, it starts in three weeks.
but they want you for rehearsals next week.
- And wardrobe-- - Sorry.
Did you say three weeks? I'm just...
Can they push it? I'm in Australia with my family.
You're joking, right?
No, they can't fucking push it back.
Get your ass to LA right away.
Yes, yeah. Okay.
Lou? I always believed in you.
Bye.
What do you two bitches want?
Pennington's going off.
Get in, I'll get your stuff.
All right, I'm in.
Hey.
Where's Frey and the kids?
Some church thing.
Playing hooky, are we?
- Blasphemous! - I know, right?
But if the big guy wanted me there,
he wouldn't have made five-foot swells and offshores, would he?
Touché.
Far out.
Absolute dogshit out there.
How's fucking Todd putting on a paddling clinic?
You okay?
I literally just booked my dream job.
I have to be in LA next week.
And there's five, six months of shooting and then press commitments.
It's a lot.
Wow, Lou.
What about your dad?
I haven't had a chance to tell him yet.
Yeah, well, you know Rory would want you to take it.
Yeah, I know.
See you later.
See you, Toddy.
- Dad! - Mate!
Hey, you two! What you guys been doing?
- We went to the beach. - What, without me?
How dare you Did you catch any waves?
You want to try some parenting and feed them?
Sure.
- Where were you guys? - Pennington.
Is that okay? Spending the afternoon with my husband?
Do you think it's okay telling the cops about Dad?
He's not of sound mind, Lou.
He's going to a vet to get medicine.
He's perfectly sane. You, on the other hand!
Suffering is a part of life. We can't just all opt out.
Trust me, with you as a sister, I'm well aware.
They're not hungry.
What do you mean? They've been waiting for you to come home!
Where are you going?
You're not gonna bet. We can't afford it.
Just leave it, Freya.
Give me the credit card!
You sure can move.
When it suits you.
What is that supposed to mean?
I wasn't asleep.
Lou, I... Lou, I... Fuck.
- I was trying to-- - Fuck this!
What the fuck is happening?
Where are you going?
I'm not gonna make the same mistake twice.
Oh, my God, you have to have him.
You have to get everything you want otherwise you can't handle it.
Let's see how you handle it when Council blocks your plans.
- It's already approved. - Wrong.
There's a white-belly's nest on the property. I told Council.
They're not gonna let you build.
Ben.
- Hey. - Hi.
- What are you doing here? - Same as you. Escaping the wrath of Freya.
- Kira, my sister-in-law, Lou. - How do you guys know each other?
She's a student at uni. Her folks have a place out here.
Cool. Whereabouts?
Just... on the beach.
Anyway, hey, it's great to see you.
But I'll see you round?
Yes. Nice to meet you, Lou.
- You, too. - And great seeing you, Ben.
- Yeah, see you. - Bye.
Gosh, she's so pretty.
She's no you.
Ben, is this ever gonna go away?
I mean, would you ever stay?
- Give us a bit. - Yeah.
I need a drink. What are you having?
- No, I'm okay. Thank you. - Okay.
- Hi. - What'll it be?
- I don't know. - Same as them?
Lou, just...
- Lou, would you wait a moment? - How many Kiras are there, Ben?
Lou, stop.
What?
You gonna tell Frey?
Lou.
Hey.
Wake up, Sleeping Beauty.
I need your help to fix something in the shed.
Just got an old bed base in here I need to get moved.
Dad, what are we doing? We'll need a torch.
- Why aren't there lights on? - It's broken.
I'll go get a new bulb.
Just...
- Dad, Dad! - Dad!
Dad, what the fuck?
There are snakes in here, Dad!
There's one next to me.
Shut up!
- Can't believe we fell for this. - This isn't parenting!
Freya, be quiet, he comes back when we're quiet.
You're the one talking.
- Can you shut up and find a torch? - Whatever you want, Lou.
No, whatever you want, Freya. The dad, the house, the boy.
- The church. - Oh, my God!
This coming from the sister who screwed my husband last night!
I didn't.
Yeah, right. What stopped you this time?
What was that?
I don't know.
Anyway, I booked a job. I'm out of here.
Well, thanks for coming. It's been great.
When do you go?
Soon as they book my ticket.
So you'll miss Dad's goodbye?
- You're not gonna let him do it anyway. - I can't stop him.
- It's a fucking bat! - Are you sure?
- Yes! - Dad!
Let us out! There is a fucking bat in here!
Dad, this is child abuse!
Okay, I can't do this anymore.
Here it is.
They like hair.
Auntie Rose!
She's in town with the kids.
Great. Well, where's Ben?
I don't know. You tell me, you saw him last.
So, did you, see him?
Yes.
Frey...
I'm such an idiot.
No.
Thinking I would ever be enough for a guy like that.
No, Frey, you're better than him.
I should not have gone after him like that.
I don't know what I was thinking. You guys have kids, for fuck's sake.
He's all yours.
Just have to fight off the others.
Yeah, I got that.
I'm getting a divorce.
You are?
Yeah, I've been thinking about it for a while.
It just sucks for the kids.
It'll break their little hearts. You know?
He's a decent dad, he's just a shit husband.
He's gambled away our savings.
I never saw that coming.
Lou, the development, I...
I didn't think you were coming back.
You know?
Last job I had was at the museum gift shop.
I... I have no money.
I'm about to be single with two kids.
I was gonna buy you out when I could.
Well, I sure took a big dump on those plans, didn't I?
No, I deserved it. I should never have done it.
Just...
Behind Dad's back, and yours.
Just got lost.
I'm so sorry.
I would never have hurt Liam on purpose.
I know.
Sometimes, there are animals that when they get scared,
they get adrenaline,
and they fight harder, they run faster.
Some, when they get scared...
they just freeze.
It happens.
I shouldn't be crying. I'm sorry.
That's okay.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry you had to go through that too.
I've missed you.
You loser.
Oh, my God.
He switched off the mains.
- Bastard. - We can't let him get away with this.
- Lie down. Just look really dead. - Yeah, yeah.
Dead. Yeah, like that.
I killed her, Dad! You happy?
Fucking idiots.
Nice try with the bat.
- There was an actual bat. - Dad!
There's only bat-shit when it comes to you two.
What's that for?
Thank you for my babies.
Thank you.
I want a divorce.
- Frey, whatever Lou told you, she's-- - Stop. I'm...
You're a good-looking, charming guy who gets whatever he wants.
And you're a good dad.
But I can't spend the rest of my life with you.
It's good timing, isn't it?
As soon as you come into money.
Yeah, I did something, behind your back.
How does it feel?
Where is it?
- Kind of cute. - Ben's gonna stay at Todd's for a while.
We're getting a divorce.
Not me.
Freya?
Frey?
Piro Talent Agency. How may I direct your call?
Hey, this is Lou Wells for Danielle Goldberg, please.
Danielle Goldberg's office. This is Shaun.
Hey, this is Lou Wells.
- Hi, Lou. - Hi.
Could you just let her know I need to pass on Catskills?
- I'll put you through. - No, it's fine, you...
What the fuck, Lou? You can't pass. I said yes.
Yeah, I know.
I just... I need to be with my family right now.
- How long do you need? A week? - No, longer. I...
I don't know.
- Two weeks is the best-- - Just...
Can you please just apologize to them, and thank them for me?
Do you know how this makes me look?
- You apologize to me. - I'm sorry to you as well.
- You are fucked! - I...
- You made me look like an amateur. - I know.
You'll never work with this company again.
I know. I...
You're brave.
Here's another one.
Hey, Dad, is there anything you want to do,
before we go back?
Okay, good boy.
- You got everything? - Are we gonna miss the ferry, Mum?
No, darling.
Why is everyone sad? I'm the one going back to school.
All rightie. Give me a hug.
It's all right.
See you on the other side.
- Can you pray with me? - Sure.
Dear God, please forgive--
Please, let this man into heaven.
He's honest, most of the time.
He's loving, and Mum's been waiting for him,
so please don't punish her for any of his dumb-arse mistakes, amen.
- Amen. - Amen.
Please don't do this, okay? I assume you'll come to your senses.
I like that as an option, Freya. Yep. I'll see if I do.
- Now get out of here. - Okay, I'll see you if I do.
Are you gonna try and visit me?
What do you mean?
You know, you get to the other side,
and there is another side, and you're like a spirit or something.
- No, it's stupid, sorry. - I'm not sure.
You know, I just...
You think you have all the time in the world.
I didn't appreciate it.
What?
Life.
You.
I just wasn't present enough, I didn't soak it all in.
Means you were living.
I'm gonna miss you.
Don't feel too sorry for me.
I'm not going anywhere you're not going.
Hey, why don't we go outside...
and we'll lie under the stars
and you can tell me all your stories until the sun comes up?
- Sure. - Even the naughty bits.
Weren't nearly enough of those.
Whatever.
Dad?
Dad!
- Hey. - Hi, you came back.
Yeah. I don't know what I was thinking. I just...
I just need to be here with you guys.
- It's okay. - It's not my place to judge.
It's okay.
- It'll be all right. - I need to just...
- Hey, Frey? - Yeah?
Yeah?
Are you all right?
- What? - He's gone.
What? He can't have.
The medicine's gone.
No. No, I took it.
I don't know why I did it. I just...
I just thought he wasn't thinking straight.
He can't be gone.
Hi.
A fisherman found Rory's body.
About a kilometer out from the point.
I'm really sorry, it's...
I think Slats is coming to tell you officially.
I'm... I'm sorry, Lou.
They've stopped searching.
I told them about Rory.
What about Rory?
Isn't that why you're here?
This has nothing to do with Rory, mate.
Lou, your luggage is gone.
There was no sign of it ever actually--
Rory's body was found out from the point.
Fuck off. What do you mean?
Shit.
He did it, did he?
I am... so sorry.
I get it.
I can feel God.
It's funny.
I can't.