. GRITTY ROCK MUSIC Why the hell are you putting up selfies on Facebook of you cavorting with Julius Mostyn? You said I had to mingle at the party. I didn't say get off your tits and pash the Opposition Spokesman for Economic Development! Who? Julius Mostyn! I didn't know! Call John. Tell him we're on our way. CELL PHONE RINGS GRITTY ROCK MUSIC CONTINUES Well, gentlemen. To business. CELL PHONE RINGS Yes? It's me, Cherry. I can see that. I couldn't get through to Mr Truebridge. It's fine. I'm on my way. But the minister's office called to say they're cancelling the meeting. Why? I don't know. They said there was some kind of trouble? GROANS: Oh, what the hell? INDISTINCT SHOUTING God, what do these idiots want? SPLAT! Shit! INDISTINCT SHOUTING Get a real job! GRITTY ROCK MUSIC CONTINUES THUD! (SCREAMS) MUSIC FADES BLUESY ROCK MUSIC Copyright Able 2016 BIRDS TWITTER, INSECTS HUM CELL PHONE RINGS CELL PHONE VIBRATES, CHIMES TV: The Prime Minister dismissed the protests as a small but vocal minority. He said recent reports... BOTH PANT ...of the growing gap between the rich and poor in NZ were a distortion of the facts. You are looking so fit. You have to take some of the credit for keeping me in shape. ...and at the end of the day all NZers will be better off. (GROANS) In breaking news, a man has fallen to his death from a penthouse suite in central Auckland. He's believed to have fallen from one of the top levels, his body landing on a car. An ambulance was called to the Niobe apartment building shortly after 2pm, but the man, believed to be in his mid-60s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Do you know who they're talking about? Vincent, get the fuck out. Police have declined to give a statement. CELL PHONE RINGS And coming up, researchers in Edinburgh believe they've made a breakthrough in prostate cancer. Brady Truebridge. Yes. He's my husband. SOMBRE ELECTRIC GUITAR MUSIC (SNIFFLES) (SIGHS) Hey, Mum. Hey, bub. I'm getting changed. I can do appropriate when I have to. I wasn't thinking that. Do you think...? It doesn't matter. What doesn't matter? Some people are just saying John meant to. That he jumped. (SIGHS) You listen to me. That is not true. It was an accident, OK? OK. (INHALES SHARPLY) A little top-up please, Maria. Do we have final numbers for the caterers? For pity's sake. My brother's passed. I need to numb the pain. Around a hundred, but be prepared for more. Thank you, Mrs Truebridge. All done? I made those changes you asked for, and the Minister for Economic Development is confirmed to attend. Good. Show me. TABLET BEEPS GENTLE GUITAR MUSIC TV: John Norman Truebridge was born 64 years ago in Pukekohe. He was the devoted husband, loving father and keen outdoorsman. Despite humble beginnings, John built one of the most successful family companies in NZ ` the Truebridge Hunt Corporation. Stop it there. TABLET BEEPS Lose that shot. You wanted one with the business roundtables. The cars are ready when you are. Thanks, Fisher. Use the one with Ruth Richardson and Roger Douglas. Who? Corban. Hello, Brady. Thanks so much for coming up. (CHUCKLES) How are you bearing up? A bit unreal. I know. How about you? I'm still... (SIGHS) coming to grips with things. John was a complicated man, and we do need to talk soon. What's wrong with now? TV: Despite humble beginnings, John built one... You're not gonna like it. John's will contains a few surprises regarding certain family members. John Jr? No. It seems your husband had other natural children. Three. You're shitting me. If it's established they are indeed his children, they stand to benefit. SOFTLY: You need to shut this down. I'm afraid the wheels are already in motion. SOUTHERN ROCK MUSIC PLAYS MUSIC CONTINUES # Just like I imagined. # Hey, no touchy. Come on love, take it off. Oi! Cut that shit out! Hey, naughty boy, I know what you need. How about you meet me at the bar for a drink? Hey, thanks, babe. If he has another drink, with any luck, he'll pass out. Now, that's my girl. Keeping the punters happy, eh? And making you a buck, Karl. Mm. It's a family business though, eh? Yeah, you're all heart (!) (CHUCKLES) INDISTINCT CHATTER Mum. Come on. It's time for bed. Oh. I've been waiting up for you. Look what came for you today. I always said didn't I, eh? I always said you were a princess. Wasn't I right? And I told you not to open my mail. Holy crap. (LAUGHS) So, this lawyer dude reckons my real dad was some rich guy who died and left me something. And all he wants is your bank account details and your password? Nah. DNA. (LAUGHS) Oh, you're shitting me. It's a scam. Yeah, probably. But you know, it was just a bit of spit. So, yeah. No way. You did it? Could be bullshit, eh? Sounds like it. SOMBRE MUSIC This is a mistake. It's gotta be. I know who my parents are. You're our son. I know. They've got the wrong guy. There's something we didn't tell you. < Maybe we should've, but the truth is... < you were adopted. From where? We don't really know. You must know. You were abandoned. You're not gonna drink and drive? (LAUGHS) Gillian, when would we do that? No cheek from you, Zac Price. SHEEP BLEATS Look at the two of you ` double trouble. (CHUCKLES) MAGPIES WARBLE And if this job in the big smoke doesn't work out, you can always come home, all right? We will, Ma. Keep him out of mischief, you hear? Sure thing, boss. Now, get outta here ` and be good. Love you, Mum. I love you. I'm picking you didn't tell her about meeting this lawyer. I didn't want to get her hopes up, eh? ENGINE WHINES Solid call. ROCK MUSIC PLAYS Bastard. Bloody window's busted again. I thought you fixed it. Thought you did. I'm freezing my balls off here. Oh, Zac. Here. Have my jacket, ya poof. ENGINE RUMBLES UNEASILY Y'know, if this thing comes off, and it's not all bullshit, there's real cash, we split, OK? 50/50. You reckon? Like when we buy Lotto. Well, we never win Lotto. This rich dude wasn't my old man. We're still like brothers, you know. We look out for each other, OK? You got it, bro. MAGPIE SCREECHES ROCK MUSIC CONTINUES PLAYING Come on. (LAUGHS) Come on. Oh fuck! TYRES SQUEAL CRASH! GLASS SHATTERS HORN BLARES BLUESY ROCK MUSIC When did he make this will? Mm, a couple of weeks ago. He was of sound mind. It's all in order. Well, we still challenge it. It's possible. Of course we bloody fight it. If you want me to start exploring grounds for` (SNAPS FINGERS) Do it. No. Not yet. Why the hell not? You have the biggest stake; you got the most to lose. Now is not a good time to be making waves. Why now in particular? Yeah. Come on, Stepmama. Do share with your nearest and dearest. Your father had plans for this company which are at an advanced stage. I need to consider if legal action is the best approach. And you'll decide? Who else? I'll get back to you. Oi! It's my Dad's will, OK? I can challenge it if I want. Stop behaving like a spoilt brat. Uh, you mean my father's only legitimate child? So he had other children, boohoo. There are bigger issues at stake. Like what? Since when do you give a damn about the company? What issues? Don't your interests run more to hookers and cocaine? Now that daddy's not around, maybe you should be a bit more careful about how you talk to me. (SCOFFS) My God. Was that a threat? WHISPERS: This needs to be dealt with. But who do you think is best equipped for that? That's right. Not you. UNEASY MUSIC THUD! THUD! Let's go. Hands up. Double up. Come on. Hands up. Hands up. Let's go. One. Two. (EXHALES SHARPLY) THUD! Come on. Let's go. Hands up, man. Let's go. Double up. (EXHALES SHARPLY) THUD! THUD! Come on. (GROWLS) Oi! Oi! Calm down. (GROWLS) Look, we talked about this, OK? You lose control, you lose the fight, OK? Let's go. Run it out. (SIGHS) Make sure you come back! (SIGHS) He's a hothead, that one. What's up? Um, I did a bit of digging around. Found something about a kid being dumped. It's in the hood. Date'd be about right. You were found in a rubbish bin? Just, like, a day old or something. A neighbour thought it was a cat meowing. Oh my gosh. There's n-nothing about who your mother was? Nah. The cops were looking, but they didn't find anything. At least you know who your birth father is. Yeah ` some rich Palagi who didn't give a shit. (SIGHS) Are you gonna go see this lawyer? I dunno. I mean, what's the point? You know, I got me a job, a great family, the love of a beautiful woman. (WOLF-WHISTLES) LAUGHTER Shut up! You're all jealous! Nah, nah, nah. I don't need it. Bin it. All right, let's go! Boys on the bags. Anton, you're in! Let's go. > MACHINE BEEPS, VENTILATOR HISSES PA CHATTERS TEARFULLY: Zac? Are you all right? Yeah, I'm fine. It's not right. Not a scratch. Oh, love, it wasn't your fault. He looks like he's sleeping. They said they put him out to it so his brain could fix itself. It's all right, baby. Mum's here. > I might just go grab a coffee. It's all right. You just sleep. It's OK. Don't worry. > It's all right. You're gonna be fine. You'll see. You just have a big rest, eh? # Like the world is dictated by... # Dictated by! # ...everything you see that flows through the night. # Stand back and learn your lesson tonight. # Are you enjoying yourself? Sure. She is very accomplished. She's a real nice girl, Savannah. Do you wanna meet her? HEAVY ROCK MUSIC PLAYS Hi. Ooh! Ah! Sorry. I'm such a klutz. I'll get you another. Or you could let me buy you one? Would you like a private dance with that drink? Uh, (CHUCKLES) I was just gonna have the one drink and then go. I didn't know that this was a strip club. Oh right, yeah. You left your Seeing Eye Dog behind (!) Yeah, nah, this is my friend's idea of a practical joke. He knew I was coming to Auckland for business, and he said he knew a nice, uh, quiet bar. (CHUCKLES) Sucked in badly. Absolutely. I'm, uh` I'm Jack. Savannah. It's lovely to meet you, Savannah. Do you think your friend will show? Uh, he's probably not even in the country. You know what? I will have that drink. Yeah? Yeah. Great. (CHUCKLES) Hey, apologies for the cliche, but what's a nice girl like you, etc? SOFTLY: Who said I was nice? Everything OK here? Yeah, everything is wonderful. We're just gonna have a drink, OK? Yeah, it's great. If you wanna take it somewhere more private...? Well, actually,... how much to buy out the lady's services for the entire evening? < Uh, she's one of our most popular dancers, mate. OK, well, shall we say... 2 grand? I'm assuming you get a cut. Yeah. Yeah, it's up to you sweetheart. Yeah. RAIN PATTERS, HIP-HOP MUSIC PLAYS Right, well, you have a good one. Excuse me? Well, I bought you the night off, so go, enjoy. You just paid 2 grand so that I can go home? Sure. Well, unless there's something else you'd rather do? MUFFLED: Whoa. Mmm, this is so good. I suppose all that exercise, you must work up a bit of an appetite. The burgers aren't usually this quality. You don't make a habit out of going to hotels with strange men? No. So, let me guess. You are a brilliant law student, stripping your way through university? (SCOFFS) I wish. How long you been working there? Since I was 18. Well, you're very good ` at the dancing. Did you train? Do you really wanna know? Sure I do. I did do ballet when I was young. Why'd you stop? < My mum couldn't afford the lessons any more. What does she do? Singer. She was in a band for a while. She could've made it if it wasn't for... (CHUCKLES) Yeah. If it wasn't for what? She's had a few issues with guys and paying rent. For the last few years we've lived with Karl ` the guy from the club. But he's not your father? I never knew my real dad. Seriously? You have no idea? Actually, this probably sounds crazy, but... turns out he's some rich guy who died and maybe left me something. You are kidding me. (CHUCKLES) This lawyer wants to talk to me about it. Mm, but maybe it's all some practical joke, like the one your mate played on you. Sorry? The joke about the wrong bar? Oh yeah. Mm. So, tell me about you. (SIGHS) You don't wanna know. It's far too boring. And I'm on an early flight tomorrow, so... Are you kicking me out? I... wasn't really expecting anything. I know, Jack. And that's what makes you a nice guy. SOFT ELECTRIC GUITAR MUSIC MUSIC CONTINUES MUSIC BUILDS MUSIC CONTINUES MUSIC FADES . ROCK MUSIC Thanks for the ride, mate. ENGINE ROARS Savannah, I've got something for you. It's OK, Mum. This will bring you luck. Turn, turn, turn, turn, turn. The time that music producer from the States was gonna sign me, I was wearing this. But he didn't sign you. I know, but you gotta keep believing. How much you think it's gonna be? Well, it could be nothing. For all I know, he left me a dinner set. I'll look forward to eating off it, then. It's a joke, love. Now, I've got a really good feeling about this, OK? Yeah, we'll see. We sure will, eh? Good luck. UPBEAT ROCK MUSIC Speak to me, Corban. Any sign of the bastards yet? Two have arrived. We're just waiting on the third. What are they like? Young man, Polynesian. Young woman, Pakeha. Right. Alan Griever's office just called. The minister's on his way up. Let me know how it goes. Of course. (SIGHS) Yes? This meeting, it's not gonna be about the Facebook thing? I do hope the minister's got more important things on his mind. Hello. Oh shit. He's here! Alan, greetings. Thanks so much for coming in. It wasn't out of my way. So this is your office now? It's always been the CEO's office. This is my assistant, Cherry. Alan Griever. Charmed, I'm sure. Would like a tea? Coffee? Earl Grey if you have it, please, with a slice of lemon. I-I-I'm not sure if we have a lemon. Just see what you can do. And shut the door. I wanted to keep you up to date with where we are with the Northland development ` consents and plans. Well, I know John worked very hard to pull this together. Yes, and I am determined to see it through ` not just for my husband. That's very... diligent of you, but a casino is always controversial. We can't afford another PR screw-up. And the opposition's been rather vocal lately. They're idiots, and Julius Mostyn is the worst. I know that. Brady, I admire you for getting where you are today. On my merits. And without an MBA or other qualifications, it's a considerable accomplishment. But I need to sell this to my colleagues, who'll be nervous about any instability, especially given the nature of John's passing. John's death was an accident. Subject to a coroner's report. And with these changes to the company` Nothing has changed. I don't wanna be a prick about this, but we'll have to wait and see. I found a lemon! That's very resourceful of you, but I'm afraid I've another appointment. Oh, sorry. You might still wanna take a look at these. Forward them to my office. We'll catch up soon. BOOK THUDS > Hey, this might be crazy, but... you wouldn't be here about a will? Yeah. John Truebridge... was your dad as well? That's what they reckon, mm. (SIGHS) Wow, OK. I'm Savannah. Joe. Pleased to meet you, Joe. Well, this is weird. (CHUCKLES) I` I thought I was an only child. Yeah, I um` I already got four siblings and a mum and a dad so, yeah. What do you think's in the will? DOOR OPENS Hey! Jesus. How does anyone find their way around this place? (CHUCKLES) It's nuts! Auckland? Oh, it's crazy, man. Uh, I'm looking for some lawyer dude. Corban something? You're in the right place. Savannah. Well, hello. Your half-sister. Eh? Well, if you're going to the same meeting as we are. And this is your half-brother, Joe. CLOCK CHIMES Yeah, nah. Um, uh, thing is, uh` You're here. Good, good. Come on through. So, are we expecting anyone else? No. Savannah, Garth, Joe, you are the children of John Truebridge and have been recognised as such in his will. Yeah, about that, um,... well... Nah, you go. Consequently, you've each been left a share in your father's company, the Truebridge Hunt Corporation, which is` Excuse me. How much of a share? 17%. Each? Correct. Previously, the company was solely owned by John himself. Well, who has the other shares? Family. It's a closed company, so you can't sell your shares outside the family. Nor are you entitled to board representation. What kinda money are we talking here? Well, you'll be paid a quarterly dividend if there are enough funds. If there's enough? The company is currently going through a restructuring process. Which means? < Well, depending on the situation, they may withhold the dividend, or as shareholders, you will also have fiduciary duties. How about we keep it simple? If called upon, you will be required to pay money into the company. (SCOFFS) Yeah, good luck with that, buster. Now, I do have something else for you to consider. The family have a proposal ` an offer of a considerable sum of money in return for you giving up any claim to the company shares. How much? $100,000. Each? That's right. (LAUGHS) Um, this Truebridge guy, did he ever say anything about who my birth mother was? Not to my knowledge. Should we maybe get back to the 100 grand? Take those away, have a read. Do you think it's a good deal that they're offering? Well, I'm not in a position to offer advice, but by all means, seek legal representation. There's no hurry; the will remains in probate for some time yet. 'The will remains in probate.' What the fuck does that even mean? I bet he was trying to confuse us. Yeah, well, he's a lawyer. That's what they do. So, do you guys want to take the hundy? I dunno. Garth? Garth. Hello? Sorry, I was um, just... Perving? Most of the chicks on the West Coast are scarier than the blokes. And hey, um, just call me Vader. Vader? As in Garth Vader? Uh, old` old nickname. Whatevs. We were talking about the offer. Well, we're gonna take the money. Aren't we? Don't you think it's just a bit easy? Yeah, well, the rich don't give stuff away if they don't have to. Yeah, but some people could really use that kind of dosh. Like, if they were sick or something, it could be a big help. Like who? Who's sick? Have you guys even checked out the Truebridge Hunt Corporation? < Only stuff about the guy who died. According to the NBR Rich List, they are the third-richest family in the country, and their privately owned company was last valued at $1 billion. How many zeros is that? (SCOFFS) And they want us to go away for a few lousy thousand? You know what really pisses me off? This family, they wanna buy us off, right? But they can't even be bothered to meet us. That's` That` That's just rude. Yeah. Maybe we should do something about that. Yeah. Maybe we should. The upshot being the minister's putting distance between us. What's the issue? Alan Griever's a sexist prick. As if an MBA from Harvard taught anyone about reality. PHONE RINGS Speak to me, Corban. Did they bite? They're... considering the offer. Considering? What the fuck does that mean? Little bastards should feel grateful to get anything at all. They've requested to meet with the family. You have got to be shitting me. That's correct. They're with me right now. Can I suggest a time and a place? UPBEAT ROCK MUSIC They wanna meet the family. As if it's their family. As if they weren't just some stray sperm that should have met a sodding condom. I'm sure if you put it to them like that (!) VOICE BREAKS: They wanna meet the whole family. I s'pose that includes John Jr. I just don't understand. How could John have sprung this on me? Oh, you poor girl. Shh. (SNIFFLES) You need a Martini. I do find it helps. I know our marriage wasn't conventional, but I did love him. I know you did. We understood each other. We talked about everything. Darling, these little bastards popped out before you even met John. I know, but to be so bloody careless... Oh, living with the first Mrs Truebridge ` Vile Vivian ` he was probably desperate for a thrill. I knew about one of them. The girl. Really? Years ago, her mother tried to pressure him. He wasn't even interested. Left me to deal with it. So why would he change his mind now? Attack of conscience? (SCOFFS) Silly me. He didn't have one. Someone could've forced him into it, pressured him somehow. This is John we're talking about. > Vincent. Hi. You ready to go hard? Not today. I'm too busy. I'm up for anything if you want to try me. I want all the files from John's office. Yes, Cherry. Everything that was cleared out ` the hard drives, diaries. Put them back in my office. Yes, now would be good. (SIGHS) I thought I said no, Vincent. These are difficult times, I know. But it's a vicious cycle ` you feel down, you don't exercise; you don't exercise, you feel worse. It's about releasing endorphins. I'll get changed. Anything you want, Brady. I'm here. SOFTLY: Cardio is all I want right now. That's it. SOFT, SOMBRE MUSIC There you go darling. Thanks, love. DOOR OPENS > Oh! < DOOR CLOSES Where have you been? What`? W-W-What happened? (LAUGHS) A whole lot of stuff. I met my brothers. This is one of them. Oh, that's the big news? This is my mum, Lorna. And this is Vader. BREATHLESSLY: Pleased to meet you. Hey. How do you do? Vader's gonna be crashing on the couch. < What kind of name's that? A nickname. Huh? Uh, it's just a few days till I can get my shit sorted. No, no, no, w-we don't mind, do we Karl? So, (CHUCKLES) what did they say? Well, nothing's happened. Not yet. They made us an offer, and we're considering it. What kind of offer? A hundred thousand. < Each?! Yeah, Mum, but` (LAUGHS) So when do you get the money? It's not that simple. Why not? We kind of thought we might hold out for a bit more. They're rich as. But 100 grand? Baby, we` we could have a holiday. We sure could. How much more you reckon you could squeeze out of them? We're still negotiating. In the meantime, a girl's gotta work. No, you should have the night off. Go on. Let's celebrate, honey. It's not money in the bank. Not yet. See ya. Goodbye, Vader. Bye. ROCK MUSIC PLAYS Thanks. I hope you're not having inappropriate thoughts about your sister. Nah, yeah. I was, uh... (LAUGHS) Just teasing. (CHUCKLES) So, the West Coast, eh? What were you up to down there? Oh, I was in the mines, but I got laid off. Do you have family? Yeah, just me and my mum. I had a stepdad, but he died. My mum's a real great lady. She` She used to take in foster kids. Some of them were real idiots who smashed up cars, did dumb shit. She's real kind, Gillian, and this foster kid and her kid... You mean you. Yeah. Me. You got it. We're like brothers, eh? This money could totally make a difference. Why is that? He's kind of in some... trouble. It's like my mum. I want to get her away from Karl, so the money could be good. But knowing Karl, he'd probably track us down and take it anyway. Seriously? Yeah. He's got connections, you know. Not nice people. Anyway, I better get back to it. You all right here? Pig in shit. (CHUCKLES) Might just, uh, drain the python. Oh, it's a python? Get you, big guy. HIGH HEELS THUD POP MUSIC PLAYS DIAL TONE HUMS Hello? Hey, Gillian. How's it going? Oh, hi, Zac. There's no change. I might be picking up a bit of work soon, so I can send some money. Oh, you don't have to do that. I will, though. Good money too. You keep it. Garth doesn't need anything. BLUESY ROCK MUSIC MUSIC FADES That's it. Are you sure? Except for his golf clubs and shoes and some shirts. Send them to Goodwill. Do poor people play golf? Is the minister angry about the lemon? What? I said I couldn't get his tea with lemon, and then he just left. It wasn't about the lemon. Oh, great. (CHUCKLES) So, um, is that it? You can liaise with Maria about a family reunion I'm organising. Ooh, sounds fun. Hi, Fisher. You really should let that poor girl knock off sometime. I only keep her on as a favour to her mother, and she's still doing penance for her Facebook fuck-up. What are you doing? John changed his will three weeks before he died. I need to know why, if anyone was pressuring him. Interesting. Not crazy? Well, it pays to be paranoid. Hey, do you need a hand? No, I'm fine. I don't suppose you'd want any golf clubs? (CHUCKLES) John and I were more about the fishing. I'm gonna miss those trips. I know. Anyway, uh, night. Night. (SIGHS) INTRIGUING MUSIC MUSIC CONTINUES MUSIC BUILDS MUSIC RISES MUSIC FADES (CHUCKLES) INDISTINCT CHATTER Bro. It's Pamela. SMOOTH MUSIC (SLURPS) # You know we get down with all the cyber moms. # One of them told me I was hot right now like Tiger Balm. # One of them said, 'Larz, you a teen heart-throb ` # 'make my baby faint; make a tween's heart stop.' # (GRUNTS, RETCHES) Ewww. He's a bit of a grossie, eh? (CHUCKLES SOFTLY) < (GRUNTS) Is that your friend? Him? (CHUCKLES) Nah. < (RETCHES) Ooh. (CHUCKLES) . BLUESY ROCK MUSIC Bullshit! These people can afford way more than 100 K to get rid of us. You reckon there's a pool? 'Course there's a pool. Morning! Morning. Check it out, dude. Holy. You know how you get a place like this, eh? Winning Lotto? Ripping people off. Or Lotto ` First Division. (CHUCKLES) Yeah, or that. OK, let's do this. GATE BUZZES Do you recognise it? Another nudist. (CHUCKLES) And in worse shape than me. Where did you find this? In John's things. I thought it could be yours. (SCOFFS) I gave up on dolls when I was 6. John threw them out the window or turned them into victims from the ghetto. Sorry? He had a thing about the SS, darling. Loved the uniforms. So John could've done this? When he was 10, certainly. But more recently? What, did he still torture dollies? (SIGHS) It was mostly staff. Mm. What about the mystery children? Maybe it belongs to one of them. They are here ` your family visitors. I do hope you're gonna put some clothes on. Kia ora. Welcome. Now, you're Savannah? Yeah. And you're Joe? Yeah. Hey. That must make you Garth. Yeah, except everyone calls me Vader. (CHUCKLES) I get it. And this is my daughter, Kennedy. Hi. And this is my sister-in-law, Nancy. Delighted, I'm sure. I'm your father's sister. Poor relation, but nevertheless lovely to meet you. Why has nobody got a drink? Maria! Hey. Hello, I'm Joe. I'm the housekeeper. What can I get you? Uh,... water's all good, thank you. Have you got champagne? Of course. A girl after my own heart. Beer if you've got one, yeah. Ta. Great place you've got here. There's a pool, right? Oh, I should have suggested you bring togs. I'm sure we can rustle up some if you wanna swim. Or we can all go native. (LAUGHS) KENNEDY: Racist much? Oh no, I didn't mean that! And it's so good to get some colour into the family at last. Well, we are just waiting on John Jr. You've got a son as well? John Jr is my husband's son from his first wife, Vivian. So we've got another brother? < Half-brother, yes. Auckland is so incestuous. Everyone's either slept with everyone or planning to. So, are we ready for lunch? Or we could just cut to the chase. 100 K was a good opening offer, but we all know that the company is worth way more than that, so we wanna negotiate. It's good to be clear about what you want. Ooh, thank you. VADER: Cheers. On paper, Truebridge Hunt Corporation is worth quite a bit. $1 billion. Yes, but that figure's based on assets. Most of it's not liquid. Apart from the brewing side of the business. Cheers to that. (LAUGHS) Yeah. The company is in a period of growth, and this expansion will be fuelled by debt. So, what's that got to do with us? It means 100 K cash is actually a very generous offer, given our current cash flow position. But in the long run you'll be worth more, or you wouldn't be expanding. In the long run, possibly. So if we hang on to our shares, they'll be worth more. Or have I got it wrong? She's not stupid. But have you considered the alternative? If our business plan fails, then the company's worth less. Hey, um, I'm not really here for the money. I just wanna know about my birth mother. I'm sorry. I have no idea. But I'm sure we could look into it. What would I have to do for that? Look, no one has to make any decisions at this moment. Not while the will's in probate. OK, sweet. Well um, I might head off, then. You won't stay for lunch? > If you don't know anything, there's not much point. Thanks for having me. I'm sure we'll be in touch soon. NANCY: Goodness, what a serious young man. KENNEDY: Whoa. Issues. SPORTS CAR ENGINE HUMS BLUESY ROCK MUSIC Gidday there. You weren't part of the family gathering by any chance? Uh, yeah. Yep. Ah, I didn't think you were staff. I'm John Truebridge Jr. Joe Tamatoa. So, Joe Tamatoa, is, uh, lunch over already? Yeah, I got stuff to do. Fair enough. ENGINE REVS GATE CLATTERS < GATE CLANGS BRADY: So, Vader, is there anything else you'd like to discuss? > Yeah, uh, this probate thing. Mm-hm? > Well, does that mean there's no chance of an advance or anything? < I'm a bit skint right at the moment. I'm sure we can work something out. Here he is, late as ever. John Jr. JOHN: Hello. > John Jr, this is Vader and Savannah. > VADER: Hey, it's our other bro. > Indeed. So pleased to meet you at last. Although,... have we already met? SHAKILY: Excuse me. UNEASY MUSIC The bathroom? There's one through the hallway. Ooh. Maria, what've you been serving them? UNEASY MUSIC