01x02 - Cross Currents

[bunniefuu]

[theme music]

♪ All around. ♪

[gentle music]

[birds chirping]

[Dave] Electricity - you can't

see it, you can't smell it,

but you know it's there.

[Edward] What's that?

[Ruby] A sketch.

- What of?

- A polar bear.

I put poo on a painting

for the world to protest.

[chuckling]

Gross.

[Dave] Makes you feel safe,

secure. Warm.

Until it doesn't.

You sure you don't want a lift?

Er, no, we've ordered a cab.

Don't get paint on the carpet.

I'm not even painting.

[Julie] Yes, but when you do,

don't.

Cassie has got

enough to deal with.

[Dave] You short a circuit,

there's no warning,

protection trips and wham.

Why can't I come?

Because it's a girls' night.

- I'm a girl.

- And too young.

We'll have a boys' one here.

I'll go gender fluid

for the night.

- What's that?

- Later.

[sighing]

[Dave] And when you do get

the lights to come back on

Or not.

[Dave] ..it's always a relief.

- Donna's selling sexy stuff.

- [giggling]

Enough!

[horn beeping]

Cab's here.

- [Dave] Resistance

- [Cassie] Get him to wait!

- [Julie] No worries.

[Dave] ..it generates heat,

which is what a dimmer is for.

[Cassie] Won't be long.

[Dave] It controls the

resistance for the rheostat. OK,

Nathan.

[Nathan] Righto.

[Julie] Got your bag?

Keys? Credit card?

[Cassie] I won't be buying.

How about you, Mum?

Never say never.

[Cassie] Oh! Thanks, Dave.

Good to be of some use.

It'd be good

to be of more use.

[Cassie] Quick, let's go before

I change my mind.

[Julie] I'm not buying

anything I can't try first.

- [Dave] Enjoy yourselves.

- [Julie] Bye!

[Ruby] What gives?

- What do you mean?

- You and Mum.

Nothing.

[Nathan] So

what's with Mum and you?

[Dave] Shame that life

doesn't come with a rheostat.

[children giggling]

[upbeat music]

[cheering and chatting]

Gonna take these chains that

have been holding me ♪

Today's the day

I'm breaking free ♪

Gonna walk away,

live to fight another day ♪

Step aside world,

there ain't no stopping me ♪♪

[both exclaiming]

Oh, wow.

Oh, my lord. Where are we?

Go, Donna.

[gasping]

- There you are. Both gorgeous.

- Look at you!

How are you doing?

[sighing] It's nice

to think about something

other than that

for a night.

You can always try again.

Right.

[Donna] Not quite the Country

Women's Association, is it?

Ah, no,

some would lap it up.

Well, you should hold one

in Buradeena then.

And lots wouldn't.

A drink, I think.

Oh, here's one of the girls

from my tap class.

Stella, you came! Brave girl.

- Smiles guaranteed with Donna.

- Yeah. I miss her.

Yeah. Donna and I

have got history.

- Oh! And here's my Donna.

- Oh!

Anna, Julie. Julie, Anna.

Ben's mum.

Ah, so you're the famous Anna,

I've heard so much about.

[Anna] I can't believe it's

taken us this long to meet.

Well, we don't get to the city

as often as I'd like.

- How long this time?

- We leave tomorrow.

Oh.

No, but I'm hoping to be around

a lot more in the future.

- [Anna] Let's drink to that.

- Yeah.

- On the house.

- Oh! I like you already.

To seeing you more.

I'm working on it.

Cheers.

[Nathan] You watch the news,

right?

It's always other people

and then [imitates expl*si*n]

..you're suddenly part of the

headline.

[Dave] Let's hope they sort it

soon.

Well, let's hope we're not the

next Mascot Towers.

Look how that went.

Let us know when you do know,

we'll help however we can.

Thanks. You already helped

with the deposit.

You know,

I'm not asking for more.

[sighing] You just never really

expect your only asset to

Work's not helping.

I missed a major deadline

because of everything.

They're not happy.

They gotta understand.

Mind you, part of me wants

to toss the job anyway.

- No home and no job?

- I'm feeling stuck.

Well

..fire's worse

than the frying pan.

Don't do anything impulsive.

I don't need advice, Dad.

- I'm just saying.

- [Dave] Yeah, so am I.

That it'd be

a bloody idiotic move.

I'm sorry.

Your mum's got me all sensitive

about rash decisions.

She's had a notion.

Oh.

Serious?

Mm, shouldn't be.

[sighing]

Could be.

[Dave] You kids up for a movie?

- [Ruby] Yeah!

- [Edward] Woo-hoo!

[children cheering]

Boys' nights aren't

what they used to be.

Tell me about it.

[Donna] And over and above in

50 shades of saucy grey

that these might suggest,

ladies,

they also help make a point.

The fluffy cuffs

of domestic expectation

[audience chuckling]

..the blinder on our worldview,

[audience chuckling]

the restriction of our voice,

all as we're objectified.

Well, that was the old way.

The new?

Tie him up.

[laughing]

Tie him down.

Objectify him.

And let him walk about

in our shoes for a night.

Literally, if his kink

bends to that.

Go, Donna.

[cheering]

And once you've let him loose,

whisper in his ear,

"Now you know

why we want our liberation."

[cheering]

Lusty liberation, ladies.

[cheering]

Have a damned hot time

and make a political statement.

[Donna]

Now, fill up and come buy!

[applause]

I'm up. Excuse me.

[Cassie] So are you gonna

get some for Dave?

Uh yeah, I might

stock up for down the track.

Mm. Wait till you get home,

good call.

Yeah.

[chuckling]

Listen, Cassie, would you mind

if Ruby stayed on for a bit?

She won't need persuading

and you can say no.

We'd love to have her.

If it helps.

You noticed the tension?

[Cassie] Well, I didn't like to

ask.

We just need to

talk things through.

We're just on different sides

of a major issue.

And we certainly don't need

Rubes weighing in.

Whatever works.

What does Dave think?

Um, I'm sure he'll agree.

I mean, I just decided myself.

[chuckling]

Hopefully we'll deal with it and

we'll be back to support you.

Is that what it's about?

Being here more?

A lot more.

[Dave] When the lights in

a house start to flicker,

you might have a minor matter

or it's something serious.

There's only one way

to find out.

Make sure you pop in on

your grandad, won't you?

I'll try and squeeze him in.

Joke, Mum.

We'll be busy though, right?

Yeah, we'll be painting

the town red.

Ruby, more like.

- [Dave] Ah-ha-ha!

- Lame, Dad.

I know, I know.

[Ruby] You can stay too.

Oh, we've got some

post-anniversary private time.

[Ruby] Ooh, I see liberation!

You got some, right?

That's enough of that.

I'll see you next weekend.

Love you, Mum.

- See ya.

- See ya, Dad!

Just make sure she behaves.

Mwah.

And you rest up.

Bye.

Your dad mentioned your job.

No snap decisions, please.

Travel safe. Whatever it is,

sort it out, OK?

- Love you.

- Love you.

Love you too, little man.

Don't let Ruby lead you astray.

I'll lead her.

[laughing]

Good onya, kidda!

- Bye!

- Bye!

Bye!

[all] Bye!

That's what we don't

have in Buradeena.

Let's just enjoy the drive.

What, five hours without

talking about it?

See how we go.

They're your case,

mine's better made at home.

Fine. Dad?

Yep.

[Nathan] Bye!

- OK, Edward.

- Yeah?

Shall we plan

our schedule?

[Ruby] Art gallery.

Yes, there's art down the road

every weekend.

- Do you wanna go check it out?

- [Ruby] Yeah!

- Something is off.

- Yeah.

Mum hinted to Cassie that she

wants to move back.

- What, here?

- Yeah.

They love Buradeena.

Dad does.

So does she.

Doesn't she?

[sighing]

[birds singing]

[Ted] Y-y-y-you can't head off

until you've seen your mum!

She won't be coming, Dad.

Of course she will!

[chuckling]

[Ted] Shame she missed out on

the kung pao chicken, eh? Ha-ha.

No, no, don't dash off.

Oh Dad, I'm sorry, we just

We need to beat the traffic.

But we'll be back, OK?

And Ruby'll come and visit.

Ruby?

Oh, right, right.

Ruby, Ruby.

I'll see you next weekend.

[Ted] You drive careful,

young fella.

Sure will, Ted.

See ya tomorrow.

I miss you, Dad.

[Dave] Why is it suddenly

upsetting you?

[Julie] It always has.

Not like this.

You've managed for years.

Why now?

He loved that dinner.

He wants to spend more time

with us, away from here.

More you him, I think.

All he remembers

is the kung pao chicken.

How many times

have the doctors told you?

There's no point tying

your life to him.

He's my father, Dave!

He hardly remembers

whether you've been here or not.

I'm sorry, I don't mean to be

cruel, but it's true.

Well, maybe he would

if I was here more!

And maybe I don't want our

children forgetting us.

That's drawing the long bow.

We're

We're drifting as a family,

Dave.

[stifled sobbing]

Want me to drive?

[beeping]

I tried giving advice to Nathan

but he shut me down.

Nice, but firm.

Do you know

I met Cassie's best friend

for the first time last night?

Our daughter-in-law's best

friend who works with our son

and it took years to meet her.

We're on the fringe

of their lives, Dave.

We have our lives.

They have theirs.

It's how families go.

It's how it has gone.

Again, why now?

Well, apart from Dad?

Cassie and Ben

losing another baby.

Being here to support her

when they try again.

Nathan and Edward homeless.

And there's gotta be better

schools for Ruby.

OK for starters?

You don't have to

live in your kids' pockets

to be a good parent.

You are putting a town we have

been in a few years

ahead of family.

You're asking me, "Why now?"

I'm asking you, "Why?"

I have my reasons.

Being?

[engine starting]

Back in Buradeena.

Why not now?

It's easier to make

your point here.

It's easier to make mine there.

Did I hurt you

that bad, babe? ♪

Did I really mess this up? ♪

Swear I intended

to tread lightly ♪

But still, I woke

the beast in you ♪

See, I was hoping to save us ♪

I pointed out

the dark clouds ♪

But you ran

into the rain anyway ♪

And now there's no way out ♪

It's not the storm

that I can't stand ♪

It's in your

reticent manner, man ♪

I think we both know

that the ball is in your court ♪

Honey, it kills me

the radio silence ♪

I never saw us here ♪

In a world where

our lips are sealed ♪

It's harder to heal ♪

When honey it kills me,

all of this quiet ♪

[Dave]

Electricity all around us.

Go out of your way

to stay out of mine ♪

[Dave] Silent

But I'm putting

my money on time. ♪♪

[Dave] ..until sparks fly.

[Carbo] Farewell, Acropolis.

Get Carbonated's home.

Do you know there's that many

Greeks in Australia,

even the kangaroos speak Greek?

True story.

[Carbo] Who knew every

great Aussie surfer is Greek?

That's right, all the world

champions

Thanks, Griggsy.

..in Australia

are champions

[laughing]

because they all

Get Carbonated

[drink cans fizzing]

- You're on fire!

- Yep.

What's it like having

all those followers?

Oh, you know, you

get used to it. It's great.

Thought so.

Right, tell Nathan and

Cassie I'll catch 'em later.

Hey, um, is Benno

working all day?

Far as I know.

Alright well, have fun at

the art whatever it is.

[Carbo] Alright, catch ya,

Rubes.

Catch ya, Carbo.

[Carbo] Yassou. Good to see

you.

You too!

[squealing and laughing]

My efforts are not

inconsiderable,

if I do say so myself.

[Ruby] Um.

Loving it big time!

Come look at this!

[Nathan] Here we go. Come on,

Ed.

We've got some art.

You have good taste.

All of these are

original Whitemans.

You give good brushstroke.

Your daughter shows

admirable precocity.

Sister.

A late life child.

Often wise beyond their years.

Sent here to teach us lessons.

$1000. $950 for you.

OK.

Every sister needs

a generous brother.

[Nathan] Ah! Well, every brother

needs money to be generous.

And, er, no can do.

Fiscally challenged.

I can relate to that.

- You paint, er

- Ruby.

Charles. Enchanté.

My last work was the scandal

of the school art show.

More intrigued by the moment.

We'll keep going.

[Nathan] Hey! Eddie! Eddie!

Art's boring!

Mate, you cannot just

go dashing off, alright?

Come on.

You're not trying to set us up.

As if! He's too down to even

notice you.

Totally. That was his fourth

comment about being broke.

[Cassie] Well, his building

is falling apart.

Uh, you're not going on

about your problem.

Well, being broke is easier to

slip into conversation

than having a miscarriage.

[Cassie] And I'm sick of my

problems.

- Outta here!

- Where?

Home. I've got some

serious painting to do.

[Ruby] Move it, Eddie! Come on!

Ahh.

[Nathan] Her new best friend

Charles

just casually commented that

he'd [imitates Charles] "like

to see her work."

Like a bloody seagull

onto a hot chip.

Hey, Rubes, no rush.

We'll all come back

next Saturday.

He's here tomorrow! Come on!

I should charge commission.

Again with the money.

[clears throat]

Sympathy.

[giggling]

Home, sweet home.

[sighing]

Not subtle, Dave.

Hold that smile

as dry as it is.

[sighing]

I'll try.

Look, I don't wanna fight.

Me neither.

Which is why I'm glad we're home

so I can show, not tell

why I wanna stay,

just go with me on it.

No guarantees.

I just want the hearing.

[Paddo] Perfect timing.

I just now fixed

your lamp switch.

Oh, Dave's only been meaning to

do that since, what, Christmas?

Well, you know, you can't rush

these things.

Well, thank you,

I appreciate it.

Where's Rubes?

She's given her

a week off the leash.

[Paddo] Watch out, Sydney.

Cyclone Rubes.

Hey, I'm taking the bike out

if you want

- Later, maybe.

- Alright, well

the worksheets are on your desk

and it's all covered.

Thanks for holding the fort.

Along with my exam results.

[Julie] Hey! Hey, not so fast.

How'd you go?

I reckon the boss will be

stoked.

Good on him.

In three and a bit years,

he'll qualify.

I'm not gonna let him down.

Well couldn't he transfer his

apprenticeship to

I don't know,

Stan Bridgeman?

Stan Brightman

doesn't take on apprentices.

OK, well, someone else, then.

I'm it for a 100km radius.

Well, he could come

with us, then.

He ran from the city.

He doesn't wanna go back!

[Dave] When I was his age, if my

father hadn't helped,

I don't know

where I would've ended up.

It's called passing it on.

Your own children

have worries, Dave.

They're in their

thirties, Jules.

Let's dump these

and go and do coffee.

[Tessa] Oh, hey-hey!

Surprise a girl,

why don't you?!

You know you can trust the joint

when they eat here themselves.

- Welcome back, Julie.

- Thank you.

Not everyone disagrees

with Ruby.

Perfect timing!

[whispers]

They're not all hicks.

Couldn't wait to say hello?

Just the usual, thanks, Tessa!

Grab a pew.

Your apron's ready

whenever you are.

Thanks.

If the point is

"she'll miss me," I'll miss her!

That was a point.

The main one's this.

Check the prices.

There is no way we

could sell our place here

and buy more than

a dump in Sydney.

Especially if we have

to help out Nathan.

We'd find something.

Not without having

a mortgage over our head.

You want to go into debt again?

- At our age?

- Couldn't we at least look?

I mean, we could

dip into our savings.

There goes the safety net.

[sighing] I'm gonna

start googling prices.

Good luck.

I can hear Ruby,

"I'm not living in this dump!"

And the schools are no better

in the few areas

we might afford.

- You're assuming.

- You're wishful thinking.

- If we look hard enough

- Feel free.

Stick your head in the sand.

Fine.

[Nathan] Alrighty.

Here you go, Picasso.

Thank you.

Many dogs around here?

You are not taking

dog poo tomorrow.

I can't show it

to Charles without it.

In a container. Get some.

- Nuh-uh-uh! Stay.

Every great artist is

misunderstood.

I'll do it later.

[Ruby] I'm making it

even more controversial.

See you at home?

Around 4:00.

I'll bring the voddie.

Mm! Excellent.

I'm gonna walk.

A bit tense?

She'll explain.

Look, I need a favour.

Just between us.

And now one of our

more exotic habitats,

filled with

some of your

favourite wildlife.

[Carbo] Benno!

Smile! You're

getting Carbonated.

Does everything

have to be streamed?

"Carbo returns."

"Welcome home, Carbo."

[Ben] Welcome home, Carbo.

Fans like the big moments.

We all know my mate Benno.

And the Boat Club.

Benno the shy type.

Mate, I'm

glad you're back.

But I'm not a

soap star.

'Days of our Carbos'.

Almost as good as

'Get Carbonated'.

But not as good, eh?

Carbo!

How many times have I told you

this is a business, not a movie

studio? No streaming.

"Welcome back, Carbo."

- [Donna] Yes, well, that too.

- "How was Greece, Carbo?"

How was Greece?

You'd know if you watched

Get Carbonated!

Not a fan, our Donna.

I'm no-one's Donna.

And this Donna says, "Out."

There are privacy issues.

I'll bring you a welcome-home

beer on the terrace - now, out!

[Donna] Scoot! Go on!

- Quick sticks!

- [Carbo] Quick sticks!

Love it.

She never disappoints.

Come on, Benno.

Sorry.

He just does it to annoy me.

You just do it to annoy me!

Aw, more memes than you can

shake a selfie stick at.

Memes.

And GIFs.

Memes?

[Ben] You should

give Donna a break.

The fans love her.

Come on, "quick sticks" -

remember that? It was huge!

I'm an influencer, Benno.

Over a million subscribers.

And I said it would never fly.

- Ye of little faith.

- [Ben] Where's Retta?

Chained to the stove

like any good wife.

You better not let

her hear you say that.

[Carbo] Ah. she'd be the first

one to laugh.

Too many people taking life too

seriously, Benno.

Why I've got so many

followers - I give them a laugh.

- You reckon?

- You think I'd do it if I

didn't?

How's Theo?

More like his dad every day.

Poor kid.

[chuckling]

How about you? You're right?

We really thought

we'd be fine this time.

We'll give it another go

when we get the bucks.

It's gotta be tough on Cassie.

She's no quitter.

[gentle music]

[birds chirping]

Shaken, not stirred.

[giggling]

With a slice of lemon,

Mrs. Bond.

Oh, thank you.

Chin-chin.

[clinking]

And chin up.

[sighing]

Ah, it's been a while coming.

He loves you.

I know.

Just doesn't stop him assuming

that this will pass.

[Tessa] It won't?

No.

I've never even

heard you two argue.

Well, hopefully you won't.

I didn't want

the kids to either,

which is why we've just been

sitting on it.

Oh. See how you go.

He might surprise you.

How do you mean?

I'm sure he might have a few

original thoughts

on how to push his agenda.

- [Julie] Mmm.

- [Tessa] You never know.

Really?

[chuckling]

Oh, this is so good.

Just one for you.

I want your

head clear for the night.

[engine roaring]

Where's your wheels?

I brought these instead.

Perfect end to the perfect ride.

Just one, though.

Works for me.

[chuckling]

[Paddo]

You didn't see it coming?

Lying in bed,

she just came out with it.

[chuckling]

You must've been like

I still am like

[both laughing]

Look, I'll go crash with a mate

for a few days.

Get out your hair

while you sort it out.

You're out the back, it's fine.

It's easier to row

if you're alone.

I hope we don't.

It's got its upside.

Make-up sex.

Oi!

It's the best sort!

- Says the voice of experience.

- Hey, I started early.

Serious. I'll go stay

with a friend.

You know, grab a few things

and scoot.

Back at work on Monday.

Thanks, mate.

What if she digs her heels in?

Better make sure she doesn't.

What if she does?

Dunno.

[Ruby] I did a painting of the

world for the one at school.

But this one's better.

Animals get people sentimental.

Imagine it with poo on top!

Where's Julie?

They've gone home for a bit.

They came and saw you, remember?

But she looks like Ruby.

I am Ruby, Grandad.

But Ruby comes with them!

Normally, yeah.

[Ruby] They've let me

run free for a bit.

I'm taking this

to show Charles tomorrow.

Charles Whiteman, not Blackman.

He's the famous one.

He's dead anyway.

You talk too much.

Where's Julie?

Ruby comes with Julie,

so who's she?

It is Ruby, Grandad.

But I tell you what,

we'll go

and we'll tell Mum that you

were looking for her, OK?

Poo? I mean, what sort of thing

is that for a little girl

to be talking about?

I'm sorry, Grandad,

I just wanted to show you.

[Nathan] Just leave it.

Your mother should wash

your mouth out with soap!

Miss Potty Mouth!

Hey, it's fine, Grandad.

It's fine.

[Ruby] I wish I'd known him

when he was normal.

[Nathan] You did!

You were just too young

to remember.

You should've seen him with you

when you were a baby.

All I've ever seen

is a sad old man.

I have to believe you

about the rest.

Ah, he was

the best grandad.

I bet.

I really thought my painting

would cheer him up.

I know.

Mum cries a lot

after she's seen him.

She tries to hide it.

Yeah.

You're growing up, kiddo.

Trying to.

[light soaring music]

[Paddo] Tessa!

Paddo! Good on you.

- I reckon that's it.

- Did he rope you in too?

He told me, I thought

you might need a hand.

You're a good man.

Put it down there.

What do you reckon?

Well

I'm usually better at

seeing these things coming.

I'd miss 'em.

Big time.

[Tessa] Here's to a little bit

of romance. Hope it helps.

Yeah, I hope so.

Oh, Dave, I'm not

in the mood to socialise.

Who says we're socialising?

Well, eating out is socialising.

Not always. Come on!

[meekly] OK.

[giggling]

[sighs] Smell that. Serenity.

[chuckles] Oh, stop!

Couldn't have asked

for better weather.

[phone chiming]

Right. That's our cue

to get out of here.

I reckon I've seen this

in a movie somewhere.

No such thing as an original

idea in a rom-com.

My granny flat's free

if they do leave.

I won't need it.

Mrs. R will settle.

No worries.

[Julie] What?

You'll see.

It's easy to lose sight of

romance, Mrs. Rafter.

Welcome to romance.

You don't get that in Sydney.

[Julie] It's beautiful.

[birds chirping]

This is beautiful.

The subject is now

banned for the night.

I love you.

I love you.

Shall we?

[chuckles] Yes.

Caught up in

a dream that I just thought ♪

Was passing through ♪

Ah yeah,

that's what happens.

[chuckling]

Coloured in

with vivid memories ♪

Of me and you ♪

[laughing]

And on a moonlit night ♪

I've never seen

stars this bright ♪

No, I can't help it ♪

I've been catching

feelings over you ♪

And I hope you

catch them too ♪

I hope you catch them too ♪

And I've been

going crazy over you ♪

And I hope you're crazy too ♪

I hope you're crazy too ♪

Ooh-ooh ooh

crazy too ♪

Ooh-ooh-ooh ♪

Ooh-ooh ♪

Ooh yeah ♪

Got me running wild

in fantasy ♪

Like you won't believe ♪

I caught a glimpse

of what I failed to see ♪

And that's all I need ♪

[both panting]

We haven't lost it.

No, we haven't!

[giggling]

Well, we won't lose it.

No.

[Dave] It's easy to feel good

in an afterglow.

[Dave] Not so much in the

twilight.

[Dave] And it takes some effort

when you're in the shadows.

Crazy too ♪

I'm catching feelings ♪

It's fun with the kids here.

Hm. Never a dull moment.

It won't be with ours, either.

I been catching

feelings over you ♪

And I hope you

catch them too. ♪♪

'Night.

[sighing]

'Night.

[Dave] And when you

start to wonder

what the cold light of

day is gonna bring.

Putting in quite

a sprint there, Rubes!

Carbo's waiting!

Wish we could bottle

her enthusiasm.

Hm.

We'd make a fortune.

I'd be first in line.

I know, sorry. Downer.

There he is! Carbo!

[Carbo] G'day, Rubes!

[Ruby] Hi!

I just told Charlie I'd

get his name out there.

- Charles.

- I better get that right, then.

[Ben] Retta, welcome home!

Oh, it's good to see you!

- Hi.

- Hello.

[laughing]

I can't wait to

hear about Greece.

Oh, I can't wait to tell.

How are you, little Theo?

- Carbonated!

- h* h*, I bet you are.

He's growing!

Yeah, he's getting more

like his dad every day.

[Carbo] Yeah.

[Ruby] Carbo streams all

over the world.

Gonna make you famous, Charles.

From your mouth to God's ear.

Oh, I like that.

OK, you all set?

- Yep.

- [Carbo] Alright. I'll do

the intro.

- Retta, my assistant director.

- And number one fan.

Only fan I kiss.

I'd better be.

[chuckling]

OK, and [clears throat]

In

..three, two [mouths]

Action.

OK, we are here

today streaming live,

Get Carbonated

with Sydney's very own

little eco-disaster

artist,

Ruby Rafter.

Now, she was censored at school

and she's here today

to show her work

to the world-renowned artist,

Charles Whiteman.

On the painting, agapi mou.

It's called "Gritty Old Men"

or "White Bears."

Take it away, Rubes.

They're starving on melting ice

because politicians are too dumb

to see the truth.

The title changes when I add

this and go 3D.

Close-up, Retta.

[crowd gasping]

Deep in sh*t.

That will be us

if we don't change.

The art of protest. Brava, Ruby.

[crowd applauding]

[Ruby] It's why

I was censored at school!

[Carbo] You heard her, censored.

Make a trend.

Change starts with us.

[cheering]

Yeah, it does.

Yes, start with ourselves.

I'll resign tomorrow.

[Julie] Oh, you beat us to it.

[chuckles]

Thanks, Tessa. So kind of you.

Should've done it last night.

Now, that

would've been romantic.

[chuckling]

Food stayed warm?

- Yep.

- You got hot.

Uh, yeah.

But

[sighing]

[Deb] Morning, Dave.

Hey, Deb.

What can I do for you?

Is Paddo up yet? Do you know?

Uh, he's not here, actually.

Said he was staying at a mate's.

No, we dropped him

back here last night.

Oh, right. I didn't realise it.

Yeah, it was a party.

He wasn't really in the mood.

You guys leaving?

My cousin and I

are going fishing.

I thought it might cheer him up.

Could you give me a sec

to talk to him first?

Yeah, of course.

[Paddo] It's none of

my business, really.

You gotta do

what you gotta do.

Well, you're part of our

business, so it is.

And you're a good mate.

If you have to go, mate,

you have to.

I'll get dressed

and make myself scarce.

We haven't made a decision,

just so you know.

My mum always says

that you should go find

somewhere quiet to sit

and listen to your instincts.

Wise woman.

She is.

Ah, Dave had his mid-life crisis

about six years ago,

I don't know,

maybe this is mine.

Mid-life and crisis I get.

What was yours?

[Tessa] You don't need to know.

No, please. It might help me

get perspective.

I was standing in the kitchen,

surrounded by broken glass.

I'd thrown the best crystal

to

..stop my husband.

He was wearing socks

so he couldn't get at me

without ripping his feet.

He went to get his

shoes

so he could come back

and beat the hell out of me

and I suddenly

thought to myself,

"I'm not gonna take it anymore."

So I literally walked over

broken glass to leave.

I never knew.

I never told you.

Makes "I'm unfulfilled in

Buradeena" pretty lame.

Hey, everybody's got their

crunch point.

- Yeah.

- It's theirs.

It makes it valid, OK?

What now for you?

Uh

I tell Dave.

That you're set on going?

Yeah.

Try and spare

the glassware, yeah?

[laughing]

I'll do my best.

[spoon clangs]

[footsteps approaching]

Can't put it off, can we?

No.

[sighing]

I'm going.

I'm staying.

Right.

The kids need us, Dave.

Our kids.

And I miss them.

Buradeena was wonderful

for a time.

That time's up.

Any practicalities

can be worked through.

Ignoring practicalities is

easier said than done, Jules.

That aside [sighs]

..I like being Dave Rafter.

I found him here better than

I've ever known him before.

I was shunted

from pillar to post as a kid.

And then we met

and we became Dave and Julie.

And the kids came along.

And we became the Rafters.

That was great.

For a time.

We went on the road to

reinvent it

and that was fun for a bit too.

And then we lobbed here.

This is where

..for the first time really,

I've been Dave Rafter.

And I don't see why

I have to give that up

to be a good

father or a husband.

You want to explore, you go.

And I hope you find Julie Rafter

by doing it.

Not just a mother

or a daughter or a wife.

Her Julie.

To me, going back is

..going back.

Right.

Standing on the platform

watching you go ♪

It's like no other pain

I've ever known ♪

To love someone so much

to have no control ♪

You said,

"I want to see the world" ♪

And I said, "Go" ♪

But I think

I'm lost without you ♪

Say my goodbyes for me?

I just feel crushed ♪

Yep.

Jesus! How did we get here?

No idea.

But we are.

Yep.

Strangers rushing past

just trying to get home ♪

Call?

Every day.

35 years.

Bloody wonderful ones.

Take care.

Yeah, you too.

Feel like I can't breathe ♪

And nobody knows ♪

Give the kids my love.

I'll, um, I'll call ahead

and tell them what's what.

Oh, I won't let them take sides.

Good luck with Rubes.

[sighing shakily]

Right.

Bye.

♪ I think I'm lost without you ♪

♪ I think I'm lost, lost, lost ♪

♪ Ooh, I ♪

♪ Ooh, I ♪

♪ Ooh, ooh ♪

♪ I've been strong for so long ♪

♪ That I never thought

how much I ♪

[Dave] Life and electricity.

Overload the circuit,

and "bang" go the fuses.

You really are

..in the dark.

You said,

♪ "I wanna see the world" ♪

♪ And I said, "Go." ♪

[gentle music]