02x06 - Episode 6

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Adults are freaking weird.

♪ Finally we kissed... ♪

KATE VOICEOVER: Previously...

♪ ..for the first time.

♪ Whisky on your lips
Mixed me cheap while ♪

..the kids' search to find
new love for their single parents

reached fresh heights.

I think it's beautiful.

I love, love.

But even with the best intentions,

they learned with great power comes
great responsibility.

[CRIES] I can't keep
defending my dad anymore.

[CRIES] I wish I could give
him a hug.

For Brandon, guiding his mum, Dani,

along the path
to love has been tough.

I know you're really struggling
right now.

Mum is so vulnerable right now

and my protective mode
is flaring up.

But they both persevere...

and a new door was opened.

It is sort of hard for me
to open up.

Perfect.
And I'm-I'm shy.

You've just gone up 5,000 points.

For the once perfect couple,
Kim and Shannon...

I think there was chemistry
with Kim when I first saw her.

..their fairytale
turned into a nightmare

on the mums' pamper day.

Too needy.

I'll be on my horse
galloping out of here.

Oh!

Kim's mocking him makes me sick.

And instead of fessing up,
Kim doubled down.

I'm disappointed
that you've been told.

Oh.

People open their mouth

and I'm a little bit pissed off
they did.

Tonight, the connections
of other parents

also hit troubled waters.

I find it absolutely offensive.

Don't worry about it.

Oh-oh, you don't understand.

I fear that dad may fall
back into his old ways.

And with only a few days to go

before the kids must give
their tick of approval

at the blessing ceremony...

Oh, no. Not that...

..will our parents
even make it there?

Masi and Nadia, would
you like to go to the end?

There's a few things
that we are a bit concerned about.

Shannon.

♪ Hear the clock tick, tick ♪

♪ Tickin' now
And my time is running out ♪

Shannon is still reeling
from Kim's furious reaction

after talking to her about
his daughter Katie's tearful visit.

He'd revealed Katie had heard Kim
suggest he was needy and insecure

during the mums' pamper session.

Time for advice from the boys.

That conversation

was just exactly how you...how I did
not want it to go.

She was gonna walk out.
She was so angry at me.

So, I said, "Abby's problem
is not what you said.

"It's the communications

"and the fact that you
didn't talk to me.

"You know, you...my... You said
it to my daughter unknowingly."

She goes, "Well, we never
said that to...

"If I was knowing you...
If I knew it was your daughter."

I'm like...

[LAUGHTER]

She took no ownership of it?

Nothing.

Nothing.

No ownership whatsoever.

Then sit there and tell me that she
doesn't need to communicate

this sh*t to me

and then get angry
because it's a manipulation.

My daughter hurt her rather than...

I'm not hurt,

uh, 'cause I don't necessarily
believe

I'm a little needy or I'm clingy.

I'm a big boy.
I've got broad shoulders.

But I mean, with Katie,
the damage is done at the moment.

Um, and that's a struggle.

The two words that he spat
out was clingy and needy.

I'm trying to think,
"Did I say those exact words?"

I think you said insecure
and I hope he's not that man.

Can I just ask, what made
you come to the conclusion

that you think he is insecure?

I don't know that he is insecure.

I'm sure that's what you said.

That's what you said.

Yeah.
Yeah.

I saw a completely different side
to Kimmy.

Both myself and Janine were looking
at each other as if to say,

what the hell is going on here?

Do you think you need to pull
him aside and maybe apologise?

I think if you embraced him
and said, "I'm so sorry

"about how I've made you feel

"and how I've made
your daughter feel.

"I really, really, really like you
and I want you..."

Give him something...

Give him something...

to hold onto.

And that might be tough for you.

I can see it in your face right now.

To be completely honest,
um, Shannon was definitely a person

that I would have been
interested in.

So, I'm just sitting back
and observing for now.

Your mum did say
those exact words that I told you.

Don't know why she's denying it.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.

But she exactly said those words.

I do trust you guys
and I believe you guys,

and...

obviously, it's so hard to believe
that your parent is doing that.

Of course.
Do you know what I mean?

Yeah. Completely understand.

I think she's just
trying to like protect herself.

She doesn't want to admit it
or deal with it.

Communication is key
and honesty is the best policy.

That is one thing with mum that...

she's always struggled
with, is her communication.

Mum has been hurt by men.

People may not understand

because they haven't been through
what mum's been through,

but I think there is a part of it
where it is a defence mechanism.

It is her trying to protect herself.

I think we need to just reiterate
though we're not our parents.

I think, yeah.

Just seeing that...

it's like not...

It's not working.

Going the way you want it to.
Yeah. That I want it.

I'm getting like really frustrated.

Yeah.

Like, I think it's just daunting
to see it, you know?

And you've gotta protect your
dad as well.

Yeah.

We know that the kids are watching.

Yeah. I said, "But you said it."

Multiple times.

Yeah. I said, "You said it. You
said it in front of my daughter."

Yeah.

I said you...
I mean, surely you're doing that.

No.

It's almost like...

let's pretend nothing's happening.

Oh.

And you caught me out,
so I'll get angry.

I don't think you were being needy.

I think you were just
being really kind.

And she's...
I think she's not used to it.

No, I think she's
not ready for a relationship.

I-I really do. Like, you know.

I think she's used to assholes.

I'm I allowed to snuggle?

Like...

what's going on with you
two little guys?

This is just time.

Maybe I'm...

Maybe I'm too hard for you.

You know, I know you
don't wanna communicate

these sort of things,
but in relationships you do.

Sometimes the hard stuff

is the stuff you need
to communicate.

But I don't operate from fear.

But we're also not
operating from truth.

Yeah, I think I'm being
very truthful

in allowing you
to be who you need to be.

I'm not gonna win here, I'm I?

No, I just...
I don't think you get me.

I'm not a manipulative b*tch
who's gonna try and mould you.

All those b*stards that hurt you.

They're not him.
Yeah, I know.

I-I know he's...

Look, he's a gem.
He's a treasure.

You tick all the boxes.

I'd like to think that there's
some hope with you guys.

We had a chat.

We're... We...we...we put
a pin in it because I don't...

We were gonna get back to it.

We've had a chat.
Yeah.

Kimmy's lovely and wonderful,

but this is a conversation
best left for the next day.

Hopefully, I can work things out.

After all the drama
this past 24 hours,

I think it's time
to diffuse the tension

and help lift everyone's spirits.

[MESSAGE ALERT]
Guys.

I've heard.
I've heard a new message!

OK.

Parents, it's time to get ready
and ascend into the heavens.

Ah!

OK. Heavens, I'm thinking
that we've gotta wear white.

Oh!
Oh.

So, get out your best white.

Don't drop the tomato sauce
on your clubber.

Yeah, nice sauce.

I think that's time
that we can go and party.

Let's go.
[APPLAUSE]

Let's go, girls.

Not just any party, dolls.

Tonight's a toga party
for the gods and goddesses of love.

Today started so horrible.

But we're all going to have a party.

We are so excited.

It's...it's...it's exciting to see
what the night holds for us.

Oh, my god.

[LAUGHTER]
Oh, it's Simmo.

Oh, wow.

Look at...
Look at that. [LAUGHS]

Holy sh*t.

He's got a little tiara on.

Yeah.
He's got the miniskirt.

Look at him! [LAUGHS]

Your dad's hot. Hey, Jake.

Hey.
Your dad's hot.

[LAUGHS]

How come you look good in a dress?

With the blessing ceremony
around the corner,

Wes is working his magic on Dani.

Mmm.

Looks more like a BYO skin outfit
there, Wes.

I'm actually really attracted
to Wes, but he's really, really shy.

I feel like his comfort level
is not really there.

So, I'll just see
if there's anything around

that I can do with him

that might help bring him
out of his shell a little bit.

Oh, wow.

This looks fantastic.

How nice.

Look at this.
Oh, wow.

They all look so good.

It does look really good.

Oh, dad's definitely got
the worst deal out of this.

Oh, what?
Dad looks like a princess.

[LAUGHS]
Oh, no.

[LAUGHS]

Oh, Chelsea, your mum
looks absolutely gorgeous.

Your mum looks stunning.

You look so much like Janine,
I reckon.

Yeah? Me.

Mmm. 100%.
Yeah, heaps.

I reckon the mums look
so much more stylish than the dads.

Look at Simmo.

[LAUGHTER]

He does seem to look very regal.

[LAUGHTER]

You look so...

I feel... I feel silly.

Captain Ben is making
a perfect landing with Rebecca.

So, here's to us.

Yes.
Yup.

Cheers to everyone. To us.

ALL: Cheers.

Oh, yes.

Slow burners Janine and Simmo
are smouldering along nicely.

And as for Nadia and Masi...

[LAUGHS] Come on.

Things are moving well with Nadia.

Yeah. We've made
a really good connection.

Oh, look at these two goddesses.

Too cute, you kids.

I haven't felt this way
for a long time.

I think we are...

perfect for each other in every way.

♪ When night falls

♪ I will be right here waiting... ♪

Can you tell me, is everything OK?

Oh, I think Shannon's struggling.

I think this who...whole thing's
been blown out of proportion.

I really do.

I think he needs to process it.

I want to-to know
that the door's open.

I feel upset...

because I love him and I love you

and I don't want you guys
to miss this opportunity

'cause we're not getting
any younger.

I know.

Shannon and I, we've got
a little bit of a barrier

between us right now.

I'm hoping that we can get over it.

I'm still at the fence going,
hey, it's all good.

I'm all good. I'm still here.

But maybe it scared him off
a little bit.

Shannon's rupture with Kim

may just be the perfect inn
for Steph's mum, Donna,

who has yet to make a connection.

Any connections today
with anyone else?

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah, yeah.

He's lovely.

I love an educated man.

Yeah. True.

But I also love a man
that's got a bit of spunk.

Yeah.
He's got that.

He's very quick witted...
Yeah.

And I see the way
he is with everybody else.

Yeah.

But I-I won't because...

Look at that. You got a little
spark on the eyes though.

The ramifications from her...

Yeah. It would be so long.
I'm scared of her.

[LAUGHS]

Would you make an effort
to find out or you just gonna...

Oh, she would come after me like...

You better run. [LAUGHS]
Oh, my.

And if he lets you know
that he's interested, would you...

What would you do?

Oh, if he was...
Yeah.

Yeah.
Of course.

You know, that's why I'm here.

You'd give it a go?
Oh, yeah.

Yeah. Look, it's a shame I didn't
come in from the beginning.

I know. I know.
It makes sense.

Because I-I wouldn't
be lying to him.

It... Really?
Yeah, 100%.



That's really interesting...

Yeah.
..for me to hear.

I'm just kind of shocked
to hear that.

I do really wish
that she did talk to him

because even though
Kim is very glamorous,

my mum, she's very down to earth

and he loved her
for 25 years, you know?

I do wish she did kind of...

went there.

it's, um, big turnaround.

I'd be interested to see
my mum go after Shannon

and just see if there's something
there between them.

I would definitely encourage
that my dad to get to know someone

other than Kim.

He is very much bottling
a lot of emotions in and it's hard.

Oh, I could just shake mum.

I wish she would just admit
what she's done.

Shannon at least deserves mum
to try and explain herself.

Coming up...

It's indecision time
for Dani and Wes.

Oh, whoa, whoa.
Just kiss her already.

[SCREAMS]

And is Donna's move on Shannon...

I saw you in the kitchen
with those Clark Kent glasses.

Yeah. Hello.

..just in the nick of time?

Tonight for one of you mums,

the dream of finding love
at the retreat will be over.

It's gotta
be...between Kim and Donna.

Gave Donna a chance.

Sorry.

♪ Love, love, love... ♪

If love is heavenly...

Oh, my goodness.

..then Captain Ben and Rebecca
are flying high tonight.

Oh, I think Rebecca's
a real sweetheart.

And she's like the caterpillar
turning into the butterfly.

And, uh, to see that happen,
it's-it's a beautiful thing.

Oh, here we go.

Just straight up make out.

Aw, that's sweet.

[LAUGHS] A little...

[LAUGHTER]

I like seeing them happy.

That's good, isn't it?

[LAUGHTER]

I'm happy to just
look at the shoulders.

Is this situation just from work?

[LAUGHS]

No, this is... I train.

I do pushups, I swim,
I ride push bikes, so.

OK. None of this you've mentioned.

Oh.
Look at them.

What are they called?

Public display of affection.

Yeah.
Yeah.

Yeah.

Oh. Oh, whoa, whoa.

Well, this is pretty public.

Yeah.

Getting comfortable.

Just kiss her already.

I'm sick of waiting.

[CHEERS]

[LAUGHTER]

Got to him.

Oh, you're a good kisser.

Thank you.

Where did you learn that?
You're very-very good too.

Um, experience I suppose.

Oh, no, you haven't been
with anyone else, have you?

No, never.
[LAUGHTER]

Feels jealous.

It's like I haven't kissed anybody

in a long, long, long, long,
long, long time

and yeah, he just makes me
feel so good.

The kids' cupid arrows
seem to be landing everywhere

in the retreat.

[LAUGHS]

Now, Donna has decided there's no
time to waste with Shannon.

Oh, dear.

Have you enjoyed your time here?

It's been a roller coaster.

Um...
I can imagine that.

And...and I-I...I'm sure
you can relate.

Yeah, of course.
Yeah.

It gets sort of... You're
higher one day in the afternoon.

Yeah.

The next morning
it's all a bit how you are...

Yeah, absolutely.

You know, coming
in as late as I did,

there was obviously multiple
connections taking place.

Of course, it's difficult.

Um, I was very limited
to the connections that I could form

and it was a little
bit disappointing...

to-to know that I had a choice

of one person
and one person only really.

Who was that?
Wes.

He's a beautiful man,
don't get me wrong.

Yes, he is.

Um, but I need a man with a little
bit more spark to them.

OK.

Time is of the essence here
as you know.

Indeed.

I'm going to give
it to you straight.

[CHUCKLES] I'm not gonna hold back.
That's fine.

When I first came into the house,
initially, I was attracted to Wes.

That morning I came down
and I saw you in the kitchen

with those Clark Kent glasses.

I was like...
Oh, my Clark Kent?

Yeah. Lord. [LAUGHS]

That wasn't my Superman face.

[LAUGHTER]

Well, can we just reenact that?

[LAUGHS]

But it wasn't that that really got
my attention.

It was the way you engaged
with everybody else.

Um, it was your presence, basically.

It was all of that.

Is that so?

But yeah, just putting it out there.

I, um...
It's a funny thing, isn't it?

It's like, um...

I'm secretly hoping
that there would be a chance for me

to have a connection with Shannon

because time in the retreat
is running out.

[FROG CROAKS]

Shannon's a man
in demand this evening.

Now, it's Kim's turn
to make her move.

Do I have permission
to enter your den?

She would have said
"Yeah, go ahead."

Pretty sure.

I'm not sure where I am at
the moment with Shannon.

Tomorrow's not a given.

He's probably one of the nicest guys
I've ever met in all honesty.

Yeah, let's just hope
that he's not too sensitive

that he can't get over this.

OK if I touch you?
Huh?

Are you OK if I touch you?

I need permission.

Oh, I could.

Oh...
You consent?

Consented.

Consent.
Can I have a kiss?

I'm just so confused.

Like, look, he was happy.
He's happy.

I'm just very, very confused.

They were just making it
the most of the experience

for the time that they have.

Dad brushes stuff to the side.

I think he did.

I'm not happy about it.

He's...he's falling back
into some old habits.

We can only hope that tomorrow

maybe they might actually
have a conversation about it.

Giving them a bit of time

to really think about what they
really want out of the experience.

Adults are freaking weird.

I was not happy about that.

Why?

You know, why kiss?

What the hell?

ALL: No!

Oh, my god.

Currently, there are more mums
than dads.

Oh, no.

Tonight, you must
all vote for a mum to leave.

I'm really tossing up
between choosing Donna or Kim.

It's just really hard to see

since, like, their kids
are wonderful.

Like, we're good friends

and it's really hard to think
that one of them will be gone.

I think Nadia and Masi
are very strong.

Janine and Simmo are very strong.

Dani...
Dani and Wes shared a kiss tonight.

It's gotta
be...between Kim and Donna.

I think it is too soon
for mum to be going home.

I think her and Shannon,
there's-there's still more to it.

Kim has formed a connection.

But with all the stuff
that's happened today,

I'm just not sure whether or not...

it's gonna survive
or whether it should.

I do have a fear

of my mum being voted
to leave the retreat tonight.

'Cause I still want her to have
an opportunity to find love.

Yet to see Donna really
make any connection at all.

Maybe it is time to give Donna
a chance with Shannon.

So, give Donna a chance

and Kim's kind of messed up
her chance, so.

I voted for Kim because I think
she's not ready for a relationship.

I think that she needs
to work on herself

and then she can come back

and say that I want a guy
like my dad.

Yup.

Sorry.

The kids votes are in
and just like the goddesses of fate,

it's time for me to gate crash
the party and deliver the news.

Come on over, everyone.

Everyone looks stunning.

Rrrr!

Well, good evening,
gods and goddesses.

You all look fabulous.

It's a lot of skin.

Uh, like a lot of skin.

Some of it unexpected.

[LAUGHTER]

I can cover it.

Now, I know it's been
a big few days.

Now, look at you.

You are still here and some
of you are even loved up.

So it works.

Unfortunately, we find ourselves
with a surplus of mums again.

Tonight, for one of you, the dream
of finding love at the retreat...

will be over.

All of the kids this time...

have voted for one of you ladies
to leave the retreat.

I don't want mum to go home...

'cause I think there's still
more for mum and Shannon

to talk about and I don't feel like
their time is over.

Kim, how are you feeling?

I think Shannon's a fabulous guy

and, um, I think there's still
opportunities to explore,

but I totally respect

if Kate decided something
different for his path,

then I've gotta respect that.

I'd love to resolve it with Shannon.

It'd be disappointing
to find it hasn't worked out.

Let's just hope the kids
can see that.

I don't wanna leave the retreat...

and I'd be lying if I

said I wasn't secretly hoping
that it would be Kimmy.

I am the one without a connection,

but I want the opportunity
to form a connection with Shannon.

Donna, how are you feeling?

I didn't get off to the right start,

but today was just
a magnificent day.

So, very honoured
to be a part of this.

I hope that my mum
doesn't get voted off.

My mum needs someone
who's honest and respectful

and I think Shannon
has those traits.

I'd be really interested
to see how they would connect.

Not everyone can remain
here till the end.

The mum who is leaving
the retreat tonight...

is Donna.

Donna, are you OK?

Yeah, I am. I really am.

I'm not just putting
on that brave face.

[SOBS]
Yeah, I've met these people.

Your daughter's beautiful

and your daughter's
very proud of you.

I love her.
I can't wait to see her.

[SOBS]

I'm OK.

Really grateful
for this journey and for all of you.

Yeah, we're really grateful
to have met you as well.

Yeah.
Yeah.

And your parents
for...are all so incredible.

And I'm, yeah, so grateful
that they were so forgiving

and lovely towards her.

We-we love you.
I love you too.

You made me cry.
[LAUGHTER]

I really hope
that all their connections work out

'cause they're all incredible people
who are so deserving of love...

just like every one of you.

So, thank you.

Bye, Don. We love you.

[BLOWS KISSES]
Bye, gorgeous.

Bye, sweetheart.

Have fun.

So lovely to meet you.

Thank you so much, girls.

We'll miss you too.

Bye. I look forward
to seeing you soon.

I was really proud of my mum
for putting herself out there.

Just kind of knowing that we're
capable of anything really

and that it's OK to be vulnerable
and show emotions.

♪ Light up the sky... ♪

I definitely let Steph
influence my love life again.

Didn't work out for me this time,

but it's been lovely to be a part
of the entire journey

and to watch love blossom.

[LAUGHS]

What a beautiful night though.

Yeah, it was. It was.

I get to say goodnight to you again.

I know. Lucky you.
[LAUGHS]

This is gonna be good.

It is gonna work.
It's going to work.

Yeah.

Oh.
Did they kiss?

I don't... I don't think so.

Yeah, that was a kiss.
I think it still was a cheek one.

Yeah.
It wasn't a kiss. No.

No, I don't think she...
She wouldn't do that.

That was an intimate hug as well.

That hug is...

So, if it was anything,
maybe just a cheek kiss.

Yeah, that's
what I thought and like...

Yeah, like on a way to hug. Yeah.

Dude.
[LAUGHTER]

Masi went for a little grab.

Oh, god.

I ain't sure about that.

Yeah, me neither.
[LAUGHS]

I fear that dad may fall
back into his old ways.

Just rushing in like g*ns blazing
and not considering the partner

that he is choosing.

I really do like Nadia and I'm just
hoping that dad doesn't stuff it up.

Night, ladies.
Night, night.

Mmm.

Looks like someone's
as toey as a Roman sandal.

Mum's always been quite conservative

because her family is Muslim

and I think my mum
would be concerned.

Yeah, that's all I'm gonna say
about that.

It's the next morning
and just like the rosy dawn,

love is glowing all around
the retreat.

Morning.

Everybody,
this is my boyfriend, Wes.

Hey, mate.
Hello, everybody.

Nice to meet you all.

Good morning.

Oh, here she is, the hostess
with the mostest.

Good morning.

But Nadia has spent a night worrying

that Masi's wandering hand
was a step too far.

This morning, I can see
a few of-of the other couples.

There's kissing and the...

You know, they're getting
all excited.

But for me, um...

I don't think I want
that to happen here right now.

Um, I like to take things slow.

I just wanna have a chat with you.

We shared a beautiful evening
last night,

but it just wouldn't sit well

with my people like
on the outside world.

It just...
They would not...

They would be horrified.

Um, I think I wanna take things
slowly at my own pace,

at the pace that I'm comfortable.

I mean, like even the fact

that we're hugging
and I'm squeezing your a*s in there.

Squeeze my arm.

Squeeze your arm?

Squeeze my arm, not my a*s.

[LAUGHS]

Don't worry about it.

Oh-oh, you don't understand.

I mean, like, ye...yeah.

OK. I understand, Nadia.

It's a, you know, it's a big thing.

You know, you have to live it.

Yeah. But what was it?

You know, you shouldn't
be worried too much

about what people say.

I just want us
to get to know each other

and see how we go from there.

Yeah. OK.

Our cultures are-are pretty similar
in the way of our upbringing.

Um, although hers sounds
a bit more stricter

in the way that they act

and the way that they portray
themselves, uh, publicly.

I've got my culture too. Right.

Although I was brought up,

um, very strictly
in the...in the Fijian way...

Yeah.
..in the island culture.

And I-I still hold-hold onto that.

Mmm.
But I'm here.

I-I live here.

The ways in my country
are back in my country.

Mmm.
Right?

The thing is, like,
it's not just the culture.

It's the religion as well.

Oh, yeah. I
understand. I understand.

Mm-hm. We live by different sets of
values.

I can see she's invested.
I can see it in her eyes.

But religion and culture,

two things that can be quite hard
to-to get around

if it's not something people
are willing to work around.

What happens
when we get out of here?

Won't that be seen as...

He's dating a Christian guy!

I know. Is she gonna change to
Christianity?

Oh, that's not gonna happen with us.

I'm not gonna convert to Islam.

Mmm. OK.

♪ I wonder, wonder, wonder about it

♪ Wonder all the time ♪

The blessing ceremony
is now only a few days away.

It will be there the kids
must decide

whether to bless their parents'
newfound relationships.

Our two fledgling love birds,
Dani and Wes,

are already daydreaming about life
outside the retreat.

If I came to Sydney, it would
just take me an hour and a half

to come or you could come
and get me.

I can do that.

Yeah, for sure.

You know, I'm absolutely ready.

I'm excited.

Me too.

Have you got a single bed?

No, I've got a king side bed.

Excellent.

King size man.

Looking at him being so open
and like touching her and stuff.

I haven't seen him do that to a girl
in like...since his ex.

I don't know.
It's just weird to see.

It's good to see though.

Yeah. They're starting to find
out a bit more about each other now,

which is what we want
at the end of the day.

In the past, you know, my...

In my very brief dating attempts...

Yeah.

Um, like the guys
were very self-conscious.

I said but I want someone
that's confident

with the way they look.

'Cause I don't want to...
I don't want anyone to be...

Yeah.
Like.

They didn't care how
they look, but just be confident.

Yeah. I just want them
to be confident.

I'm hour glass.
I'm boobs, waist, hips.

That's just my shape.

I can't change it.

I'm never gonna be like thin, thin.

Yeah.

There's nothing sexier than a girl
with a little bit of weight on her.

Yeah.
And owning it.

Yeah.
Yeah, I find that sexy.

Got you, got you, got ya.

I like her.

She's touched somewhere special
that I haven't felt for a long time

put it that way.

I'm shy to first meet people,
but once I meet 'em,

I wear my heart on my sleeve
and that's just me.

I'm-I'm an open book.

ALL: Oh!

It's time to influence.

Which parents do you think
need more time to explore

and deepen their connection?

Ooh.

Discuss amongst yourselves

and choose two parents
for a romantic day.

Oh.

Now is not the time
to force mum and Shannon

to go on a date.

Things definitely
need to simmer down

if they're gonna have
any hope for the future.

So, that's why I'm certainly
not sending them on a date.

I think Dani and Wes should...


Just because they haven't
had their connection,

they haven't had their time.

I agree.
Like, definitely.

Yeah.

Thanks for like acknowledging
that like, and not like

just putting yourself
first, I guess.

I mean, I would
very much appreciate that

just because they've just
established their connection.

And as we're getting closer
and closer to the blessing ceremony,

I think it's really important
for them

to be able to have
that one-on-one time

and deepen their connection
so we can...

Yeah.
..figure out what we wanna do.

Alright,
so we all agree Wes and Dani?

Yeah.
Yup.

Alright, let's lock that in.

The vote's activated.

Ooh!
[APPLAUSE]

Hey, look, it's a new message.

Oh!

OK Dani and Wes.
[GASPS]

It's time to get ready
as you are venturing out

to craft and mold
your connection further.

[CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]

My god.

Get a room!

Should we do things
like arts and craft?

Bloody hope not.

Have fun, guys.
It's exciting.

What am I gonna wear?

♪ You gotta deal with my magic... ♪

As Dani and Wes prepare
for their debut date,

their crafty kids
have gone ahead to set up

their undercover ghost operation.

That physical barrier
of a kiss has been broken

and I do hope that Wes is a lot
more comfortable with mum

and is ready to open up
a lot more with her.

She wants someone
who's understanding

and compassionate towards her.

As always, the kids have the power
to influence the date.

This time, with a direct line
to the pottery teacher.

Hello.
I am excited about this.

I'm glad.

This I am-I am a pottery virgin.
So am I. So am I.

So am I.

[BLEEP]

You good?
Should be romantic, shouldn't it?

It is a bit.

Ah, good man.

Slap it down. Pop down and properly.

Yeah, but get your clay
really lubricated.

Remember, wetter the better.

Remember, wetter the better.

That's perfectly moist.

[LAUGHTER]

So, for this, you wanna squeeze
your clay at the bottom...

and slowly move
your hand to the top.

So, what you're doing here...

this is like massaging your clay

so it's ready
to form into something.

Look at dad's face.
[LAUGHS]

Shana, can we get them
working together?

I think we should make
a beautiful clay baby together.

[GASPS]

So, do you wanna jump behind and...

Yes.
..get into it together?

Didn't think I could have...

We'll have to start thinking
about that, won't we?

..kids anymore.

OK.

Just make sure they're really close
when they work together.

Get really, really close
so you can both access the wheel.

Better the connection,
better the pottery.

So, remember guys,
the better the connection,

the better your paste is gonna be.

Tell them not to be afraid
to get dirty in the process.

Remember, don't be afraid
to get dirty doing this, guys.

Good for her to just spend one...

Yeah.

..one time with your dad,

and also for your dad to,
you know, open up.

Yeah. And dad's like...

Dad's a playful person
as well as you can see.

Yeah. And you can see that now.
Yeah.

She has carried guilt
for such a long time,

ever since my stepfather's passing.

And I want her to be able
to break off

that guilt that's been hanging over
her and be able to live her life.

Shana, maybe get them

making sure they're really bonding
with their hands, really connecting.

It might be easier
to put hands on top of each other.

Let's wet it, darling.
Let's get wet.

Look at that.

Yeah, that's it.

♪ Oh, my darling.

♪ My pretty angel... ♪

This is strangely enough

a recreation of the pottery scene
from 'Ghost'.

That scene of a widow
and her husband coming to visit her.

I mean, barking on this connection

with Wes and, obviously,
I'm leaving my past behind me.

He's surprised me.

He's sexy, he's got a big heart.

He's really, really humble
for someone that's so gorgeous.

And he's this straight man
to my funny girl.

It's all about the feel.

Yes.
[LAUGHTER]

You can't do it, can you?
Good on you.

I look for signs all the time,
but I'm finally back to being Dani

without the tag widow behind me...

far out.

OK. I've made you a ring.

Would you like to marry me?

There you go.

Thank you very much.

Good job, man.
Alright.

Sweet, brother.

Coming up, Ben's question
hits a raw nerve with Rebecca.

I find it absolutely offensive.

Why?

Why are you digging
so hard on me on this?

[BEEP] anything of yours.

After having made
a clay baby with Dani,

Wes has returned
to the retreat a new man.

Hello.
ALL: Hello.

You've done 'Ghost', haven't you?

We got ghosted.
We got ghosted.

Yeah, it was sort of fun, hey.

[UPBEAT MUSIC]

At the bunker,
Jake and Brandon are also back.

ALL: Hello.
Oh, my gosh.

A little shell shocked but happy.

How was it?

Yeah, it was really interesting.
Yeah.

Yeah. So, some essential
pottery making.

Yeah. All the fingers
and slapping and...

Yeah.
[LAUGHS]

Lots of moist...

Oh.
..stuff.

OK. He's so traumatised.

No, he's proud.
[LAUGHS]

So, after that date,

how do you feel about Dani now?

Feel good. Feel stronger, actually.

Stronger.
Yeah. And closer. Yeah.

More connected?

Yeah, I feel... I do feel
a bit more connected, actually.

Hope she's feeling the same way
after saying that.

He's like a different person.

He's got a really big heart.

He said...

No, he said, "I don't expect
you to change anything."

Oh, my gosh. I'm.
Wow.

This is like a sliding door moment.

Moral of the story, we should
not be quick to throw them away.

Yeah.
Absolutely.

You can see how
she's lifted like from the last...

Well, you guys seen what she
was like before I got here, so.

Mmm. Yeah.

She's really comfortable with you.

She's such a cool chick.

Yeah, I'm definitely there.

So, yeah.
Good on you.

That's great, mate.
Good on you, mate.

Yeah. It is good.
That's awesome.

Like, she-she's a touch
home toucher.

That's-that's how I connect

with people just more
so than verbally.

I'm not very verbal
with things like that.

Yeah.

I find it a little bit hard,
but not...

Once I'm more comfortable,
then it-it comes out more.

Yeah. You're more.
Yeah.

Didn't think it was gonna happen
there for a while.

Like, for the first two days anyway.

You know what your new nickname is?

What have we got now?
Slow burn Simmo.

Yeah.
Wait a while Wes.

[LAUGHTER]

[INDISTINCT CHATTER]

Good one.

Yeah.

It's so good that they're actually
talking about this.

Like, you won't...
I know.

..see most guys just
talking about this kind of stuff.

Yeah. You're so right, Brandon.

It's actually really rare
to hear middle-aged men

talk about their emotions like that.

Yeah.

'Cause they definitely
have sexual chemistry.

But yeah, for me before-before
I can give my blessing,

I just need to see a bit more.

Yeah. Yeah.

Yeah, I think Dani definitely
brings out the best in dad.

I've not seen dad
be like this, I think, ever.

And it's only been a few days,

so hopefully, this carries on and it

continues to be as good
as it is for dad.

The repercussions
from the mums' pamper day

are not just affecting
Kim and Shannon.

Rebecca was asked about her
intentions towards Ben

and is now anxious his twins
think she's after his money.

I was upset by the suggestion
that I was gold digging.

Any concerns that the twins
have is, you know,

something I'd love to talk
to them about.

Their blessing would be wonderful.

Lovely thing about Ben

is that, yeah, I know
he-he is an absolutely...

He's a super brain. He's insightful.

He's just a wealth of knowledge.
Yeah.

And just, I could listen
to him all day.

And you fell for him.

I-I didn't even know
he was a pilot then.

I didn't know any of that.

I've never gone after men
that have money,

so we didn't talk
about what financial backgrounds

each other come from.

Sometimes when people
say that or think that,

I'm actually more offended.

I was kind of...
Anyway...

..just making fun of it all.

But, um, yeah...

I don't know.

Every day, I think is even better.

Aw, that's so nice.

Mmm.

Sad if they don't give us
our blessing.

I'll probably be crying in a big,
lovely bloody puddle of snot.

As if you're not
gonna get their blessing.

I hope so. I hope so.

But, you know,
you-you never do quite know.

I can't believe how much

this has been like misinterpreted
and twisted.

Oh.
[LAUGHS]

I just think
she's being like questioned

about it and she's gone,
have I done something?

Yeah.

And it's almost like
the point where I'm like,

I'm gonna get hurt if this doesn't.

Like, that's the thing.

Like, I've...
I'm emotionally invested.

Love can be such a tangled web

and it's just about
to become more so.

Ben has now noticed Rebecca
isn't being herself.

I just wanna ask something.

Oh.

It's probably best
to do from a private situation.

Beck was asked a question
about, uh, being a gold digger.

Since that day,
she's changed her behaviour.

She hasn't mentioned the word

pilot's wife or sky-WAG
or anything like that.

And that raised a question for me.

Why?

But I think
it's worth discussing it...

and getting to the bottom of it.

You know how you were triggered
by that question about gold digging,

et cetera, et cetera?

Mmm.
Yeah.

What is it that triggered you?

What's the reason behind it?

Oh.

Uh-oh.

What?

Because...

I find it absolutely offensive.

Why?

Why did you change your behaviour?

Well, I guess probably
the main concern was-was that...

your children wanting
to know that question.

Not offended at your children.

No, don't.

And then if it had have
been from your children,

then I had to question
what my behaviour was like.

You know,
if I'm going the pilot's wife.

And when I thought
about it and I thought, sh*t,

I'd done something...

inadvertently that was hurtful.

No.

I don't think I even asked
you what your occupation was.

That was divulged out there.

My story's not changing.

It's the same. That's how I feel.
No. Exactly.

What didn't you understand?

I'm trying to get a...

I'm trying to peel back
another onion layer.

But there isn't.
I just felt guilty and horrible.

Why did you feel guilty
and horrible?

For all the reasons I said.
Yeah.

What do you think I'm-I am...

Why are you taking so hard on me on
this? [BLEEP] anything of yours.

No.

I'm feeling pretty guilty

after hearing Beck bring up
the gold digger comment again.

But because dad's had
a few people in the past

that have just gone for him
for his money and job, we...

Yeah. We just wanted
to 100%...

Rule that out.

I just feel bad for you guys

because it was like a genuine
question you wanted to ask.

And now, she feels like
she's done something wrong.

It's just like, oh,
I just wish I could like tell her...

Yeah.
..that it's not a thing.

Yeah.

It is hard watching mum
get so tied up about the comment

over the gold digger.

I think the seed's planted
in her mind

that she's done something

and it's hard to see her overthink
this whole situation.

While Ben doesn't believe
Rebecca is a gold digger,

he's still trying to understand
why she's so upset.

It's a question mark.

I wanted to know why you were
triggered so-so much by her.

And wouldn't you if somebody
questioned your character?

No.

OK, then know
I'm not as confident as you.

Can I ask you a question?
Sure.

Do you think I lack confidence?

You can say yes if you need to.

No, I-I-I need to be considerate
in my approach to this one

because I-I-I...

You...you're a hard one to read
in that...in that sense.

Simmo, do you think
I lack, um, confidence?

I love you dearly.

A little bit, yeah.

Would you consider me a gold digger?

[BEEP]

No. sh*t, no.

You're the last person in this house

that I would consider
remotely close to a gold digger.

Exactly.

It's OK for me to be triggered
by that, is it?

I wouldn't say offended
because it's not true.

I'll tell you something.

When I was called needy,
I wasn't offended by it

because I didn't believe it.

That...that's my point.
OK. And you've said that.

Yeah.
That's my point.

If you...If you...If you...you know
it's bullshit, it's bullshit.

Till we talk to her
one-on-one about...

She's gonna...

..she's gonna have
these doubts and feel like sh*t.

Yeah, and that's probably
gonna spiral and like...

'Cause, obviously,
she's gonna be cautious with dad

'cause she doesn't want us
to not like her

because we're a big part of it.

And yeah, it's gonna
put them off a bit.

Should-should we draw
a line under it?

Uh...

they do like you.

Yeah.
Let's just bury it.

Stop...stop
trying to pick fights.

It's really important for Beck
to just believe in herself.

She's a good person.

I don't see her as a gold digger.

The fact that she worried about it
was more of a concern to me.

It's not easy playing cupid
when you're a kid.

Just one well-intentioned question
and all hell can break loose.

♪ Caught in the crossfire
Caught in the wind... ♪

Kim and Shannon's current strife

is now causing concern
amongst all the parents.

Given what's transpired
in the last 24 hours,

how do you feel about
how it all went?

I mean, Kimmy's lovely.

It's great. We communicate like,
you know, chalk and cheese.

I still stand by the way
I managed it

because I wanted to see

whether it was something
that was an issue but...

That's not what I'm saying.

You believe that I should have
raised it with you

and come to you talked about it.

No, we shouldn't talk about it...
about it than... It's...it's the...

Yeah.

No, say it, mate.
You should say it.

Well, just like you...

There's no ownership to it
in case of the same thing.

Ownership to what?

Exactly. Nothing.

That's my point.

Whatever you said, right?
Yeah.

You have not owned
that you said that.

And you said to me...
How?

"You want me to say it,
I'll say it." Right.

Has anyone else heard Kimmy say this
on another day other than that day?

You said to me you were
worried that he might be needy.

Yeah.
And that was a flag.

That, that was something
that triggered you

from past relationships.

Yeah.
OK.

And do you...
Have you guys heard this too?

Yup.
Yeah.

OK. Everyone's heard it but me.

I think that what Shannon's saying

is like thi...this is the whole
point of us being here.

Like, if sh*t has to be raised,
then you've gotta raise it

with the person
that you got an issue with.

If you respect
that person enough, that's...

There's your answer right there.

You don't think I respect him...
No.

..'cause I didn't accuse him
of things that I didn't know

whether to be true or not yet?

I-I don't know.

Who's...who's uncomfortable so far.

Me.
Me.

I'm not sure how your dad's feeling.

Mmm.

I know my mum definitely,
um, wants to continue with your dad

and, um, wants to try.

In the sense of me
giving my blessing

for my mum to be with your dad,

but I think my mum should
be with someone like your dad.

But in terms of the actual
relationship

and how you've been hurt
and how I've...

been hurt too,

I think we're both just
a bit hesitant.

Look, I think...I think just
the whole situation

kind of brought
some past stuff up with dad's exes

that I don't want him to have.

Um, but there's always room
to grow with people.

If my mum is capable
of sincerely apologising,

there could be a possibility

that they could continue
their connection.

♪ Are you so unpredictable... ♪

Kim and Shannon
have hit a speed bump

in what was such a promising
start in their search for love.

I'm heading to the Bunker

to see if Chelsea and Katie can help
steer their parents back on track.

[GASPS]

ALL: Hello.

How are you all?

How's the vibe with each other?

Good.
We're good.

Yeah, it's fine.

We were just appreciating who's
here and appreciating each other.

Speaking of that,

Chelsea, I would like to have a chat
to you and to Katie.

I'm a bit nervous.
I don't really know what's going on.

How did you go yesterday, Katie,
when you saw your dad?

When you told him
what you'd heard Kim say.

Yeah.

He's hurt and I just want him
to remember that

and not pretend like
everything's OK.

Do you think that there's any chance

that they can salvage
their relationship?

Do think...
They do make each other happy.

Chelsea, how do you think
your mum's feeling?

Um, I think she's feeling
quite vulnerable,

a little bit scared.

Um, but I think she's sort of
hoping for the best.

Well, I think what's best
is that I go over to the retreat

and stage an intervention with them.

I wanna give you
the opportunity to...

give me some questions to ask them.

I would like to hear
how is my dad feeling situation

'cause he goes and holds hand,

like kiss and pretend like
nothing's wrong.

And I don't want him to fall back
into just a staying, um, mindset.

Right. OK.

Chelsea?

Um, well first of all,
I'd like to hear her admit

what she's done and acknowledge it.

Do you think Shannon's a good guy?

Oh, absolutely.

He is exactly who I would want
for my mum.

And seeing your parents holding
hands last night, you never know.

There may be hope.

Yeah.
And thank you for today.

I'm hoping that mum can
kind of take a step back

and realise what she's
done and admit to it,

apologise and take accountability.

♪ Over and over, I fall back... ♪

Maybe they will learn
from their mistakes.

Maybe they will get together
and it will work out.

She just needs to tell the truth.

♪ I don't if care you're hearing
A word I say ♪

Armed with the girls' questions,
I'm heading to the retreat...

Hello, Kate.

..where I've asked Kim and Shannon
to join me outside.

How are you both feeling?

Until yesterday, for me, it was...

lovely.

Now, I've spoken
to Chelsea and Katie this morning.

OK.

And they have some things
they need addressed.

Mm-hm.

You know, they are so invested
in your happiness.

Yeah, absolutely.

And what they want to know
is whether or not that spark

that we've all seen
could still be alive.

Obviously, Kim is beautiful
and she's lovely.

Um, our communication's different.
That's all.

Also interesting to me, Kim,
that when you came in here,

you said you didn't want
any more red flag guys.

Mmm.

And here
is the ultimate green flag guy.

Do you think that you've really
embraced that opportunity?

I did need to investigate something
that I saw was a potential red flag.

What was the red flag?

I'm just mindful of a guy

that's needing too much
of my attention.

I've had very jealous men
in my life,

or if they're clingy or needy,

and please, I'm not labelling
you with these things.

I really hadn't had
a chance to identify

that that actually was the case.

But regardless, it's...
That's...that's not the issue.

The issue is how we communicate
and respond to that sort of stuff.

Chelsea wanted you
to take accountability.

Mm-hm.

For what?

For the words that you said.

It takes a certain acceptance

and a certain self-reflection
of yourself.

We are fallible.

So, she maybe
wasn't realising in her mind

and her young mind and her filters

that I was saying
that it was something

that I needed to observe more...

'cause I wasn't sure
that that was actually the case.

So, I understand that. I-I...
Oh.

I understand your dad's frustration.

It's like...
Yeah.

I'm just so confused.

Like...

I think the best option

is just to like, in my opinion,
best option is like...

This is like, you know what?

.."Hey guys, I...
You know what? I am sorry.

"I did say it. I'm sorry.

"I was in the wrong."

Yeah. I'm just a little bit
frustrated by my mum.

This is a once
in a lifetime experience.

Mmm.

You need to consider how you'll
feel if you walk away from it...

wondering what if.

What if you had dug a bit deeper?

Everybody's gotta work
on themselves.

So, maybe I'm too tough

in that respect
and could soften off a bit.

I think, you know,
he's a really good human being.

Thank you.
[LAUGHS]

That's lovely.

You know, the-the moment I saw her,

there...there's... I don't know
what attracts me to someone.

I won't lie to you.

I...I've never investigated it,
but there's something there

and I-I like that thought.

Alright, guys, well you can
head back to the house.

Good luck.
Yeah.

Thanks, Kate.
Thank you, kids.

[LAUGHS]

It's been a great
insight to, um, talk about things

that-that, um, I have
a problem with.

Kim's a sweetheart.

She's-she's very lovely and I would
love to see this thing turn around

and us continue together

and, um, you know, we'll see
what's repairable and what's not.

Coming up...

Oh.

..it's decision time.

Are our parents
truly committed to one another?

Now, it's time
to put that to the test.

Will they choose to move forward
to the blessing ceremony

in two days time?

I'm just hoping for the best.

I'm like sitting on the edge
of my seat.

Shannon.

[UPBEAT MUSIC]

When our parents
entered the retreat,

they took a leap of faith
and placed their hopes

of finding a second chance
of love...

[LAUGHS]

..in the hands of their children.

I'd just like to say, everyone,

coming here last is a bit
of a hard-hard thing for me to do,

but everybody here made me feel
really welcome

and, um, I just wanna cheers
to all my new friends.

ALL: Cheers.

In two days time
at the blessing ceremony,

the kids must decide

whether they will give
their mum or dad's new relationship

a tick of approval.

[UPBEAT MUSIC]

But first, it's time for the parents

to look into their own hearts.

I'm here to ask them to confirm
whether they want to move forward

and make that lasting commitment.

♪ So far up that the ground
Now shows ♪

ALL: Oh.

My goodness.
Gosh.

Hello, lovers.

Oh, no.
Oh.

Oh, no.

Are you guys nervous about
what Kate's gonna say?

Yeah, of course I am. It's Kate.

I love her, but I hate her.

I've got a bad feeling in my tummy.

I can't quite believe that our time
here at the retreat

is coming to an end.

You all walked in here hoping
to make a romantic connection...

and now it's time to put
that to the test.

Ooh.

What does that mean?

Since day one...

you've each allowed your kids
to steer this ship.

And now, finally,
the power is in your hands.

If you choose to continue
as a couple tonight...

it will be with the person
that you're going to ask your child

to give their approval
to at the blessing ceremony.

Those of you unable to make
a commitment...

will be leaving the retreat tonight.

[GASPS]

[BEEP]

Dani and Wes, I heard
you had a nice date today.

Yeah. Very sexy date.
How did that go?

It went very well.

Yeah, it went very well.

Well, now's the time
to make your decision.

Wes, would you like to continue
your connection with Dani?

I would 100% love to.

And Dani, would you like to continue
to explore this connection with Wes?

It's a big yes for me.

I am really happy
to see mum happy and in Wes' arms.

But in saying that, this blessing
is a huge decision,

the biggest decision
I've had to make

and I don't take
this decision lightly.

Simmo and Janine,

would you like to continue
to the blessing ceremony?

Simmo, I would like
to explore my connection with you.

That's terrific. Thank you.

Aw.

And Simmo.

Slow burn Simmo's blown away
with Janine

and forming, fostering this bond.

I'll be delighted.

Delighted.

Masi and Nadia...

would you like to go to the end?

Absolutely.

She makes me happy.

I mean, she has brought out in me
a lot of truths

and really opened my heart
to a solid foundation.

Nadia.

Definitely I would love to.

Is there anything standing
in your way at the moment?

You know, there's a few things
that we are a bit concerned about,

but right now, nothing's standing
in our way.

Rebecca...

would you like to continue on
to the blessing ceremony with Ben?

Meeting Ben has been incredible.

He's a gentleman
through and through.

He's kind and he understands me.

That is an absolute yes.

I would.

And Ben.

That's a hell yes.

[LAUGHTER]

It really makes me happy.

That means that
they're both on board.

Obviously, the first thing
we wanna clear up

is that we don't think
she's a gold digger.

And I guess, you know, for me,
Jas and Gracie as well,

that's all we want for our parents
is just to find love.

Now, Shannon and Kim.

The troublemakers.

[LAUGHS]

I think there is a chance

that mum and Shannon
could work through it.

I think they just
need to communicate.

I'm just hoping for the best.

I'm like sitting on the edge
of my seat worrying, thinking.

I came here wanting my dad
to listen to me.

There were feelings
there in the start.

We could all see that.

They have definitely hit
a really high speed bump,

but you never really know
what's gonna happen.

So, the question is...

would you like to continue
to the blessing ceremony?

Shannon.

Next time, as the parents
head off on their final epic dates.

You're gonna leave it there

until hopefully one day
I can put one there.

Oh, my gosh.

Cracks start to show.

My family will struggle with...

Yeah.
..with our connection.

I don't wanna choose.

And will the once perfect couple
even ask their kids

to bless their relationship?