I just think we should take some time to get to know each other. Like dating? Yeah. I said I'd support you. You can't afford me. Did you have a bust-up? She's decided to end it because of my career and` and Oscar. Has Oscar ever been to this business? Just once. Matt, I'm getting a lawyer. I want full custody. Strictly off the record, we were in Brisbane, having a meeting. It was with a gentleman who had funds to... invest, should we say? Dodgy money? It was a genuine commercial relationship. But he's not the kind of person who'd want to come to official attention, and he is the kind of chap who might get physical. This stuff about the guns and... Dad ` it's gotta be crazy. She was outta the country ` in Brisbane on a false passport, meeting God knows who. Who are you really? Ex-SAS. I did my time, ended up in private security in the Middle East. Did you... kill people? I got myself outta problems when I had to. It's into the home straight now. Sir Trevor by a neck from Goodnight Nurse. KNOCKING CURIOUS MUSIC Christ on a bike. You gotta go in hard with Vicky. You cannot show weakness. Mum, I can deal with this. This is your son we're talking about. Vicky was messed up about Leisha and me, but it's over. I'm sorry about that. Have you got an agreement in writing with Vicky? (SIGHS) Mum, you know how I feel about lawyers ` apart from my sister. I wanna keep this civilised. No one is civilised over custody. My roommate, Aroha, she's lost her kid. That's sad. It's actually quite appalling. It's a shame, but I'm OK ` really. I hope so, sweetheart. GENTLE MUSIC How's everyone else? Hey. Ni hao. What are you guys up to? We're on lunch. Just waiting for a couch. Why do you need a couch? For the house. It wasn't furnished. This house? Yeah. You're renting our house? (SPEAKS MANDARIN) We love it. Two years in a row, Young Neo-Liberals do calendars. How is that cool? (CHUCKLES SOFTLY) (SIGHS) If it ain't broke... Do you wanna buy one? I'm skint, bro. I'll spot you an IOU. Gotta be in to win. All right. CARDS RUSTLE What about you, beautiful? Hold. Hold. (GROANS) Bank pays 21. Damn ya! Not again. Not your lucky day, son. COINS CLINK, SCRAPE DOOR OPENS, SHUTS Oh, it's you. You OK there, babe? Miley and Rihanna have moved into our house. Oh, is that a problem? Well, how can they afford to live there when we can't? Like, they've even got real furniture. KNOCK AT DOOR < Well, we'll get there, babe. Just don't sweat it. Don't all rush (!) Uh, is that real money you're playing with? Uh, just a little small change. Yeah. Right, I'm off to see Mum. Any last requests? MAN: Is, uh, Donna Rafferty around? I'm not here, all right? PAT: Who might you be? Nicky Rossini's the name. Uh, you better come in. Uh, this bloke's a friend of Donna's, apparently. DOOR SHUTS More of a business relationship, really. And you are? Kat, Donna's daughter. I couldn't offer you a calendar, by any chance? Yeah, I guess. Well, normally, these babies sell for 30, but I'll cut you a deal ` Two for 50? No cash on me, sorry, mate. Right. So, yeah, your mum? There are visiting hours. She in hospital? Prison. Prison? Remand, actually. < Since when? For a while. Did you say you're from Brisbane? No, I don't think I did say, but, yeah, Brisbane. What's the charge? Money laundering. CURIOUS MUSIC Right. Well, I might be seein' you round. Oh, hey, come see me at the Hatfield shops tomorrow. I'll cut you a deal. < Yeah, good on you, mate. DOOR SHUTS DOOR CREAKS Trevor? Trevor, what's going on? Just wanted a breath of fresh air, that's all. Who's Nicky? Has he gone? Yes. What's going on? Your mother and I did some business with Nicky's family. The Brisbane connection. That's the one. And? And we owe him money ` well, the old man, really. He's the boss. So pay them. How can I? Cops up the wazoo, Donna outta action ` my hands are tied. Trevor, grow some balls and deal with it. OK, I'll sort it out. Better. Hey, Nana wants to know if you're still playing. Think I've done my dash. Right. Actually, mate,... Yeah. ...I got a bit of a job for ya. CHUCKLES: Yeah? Yeah. Captions by Shrutika Gunanayagam. Edited by Ashlee Scholefield. www.able.co.nz Captions were made possible with funding from NZ On Air. Copyright Able 2016 Nicky ` bit of a gym-bunny look? Yeah. His dad's really the brains of the operation. Were you aware that you owed them money? We did have a sum invested for them. Some of what went through our businesses, before that got curtailed. There used to be regular payments. How much? Oh, it's a bit complicated. But there is a stash somewhere? Yup. It's not that easy to get hold of. Trevor said he'd deal with it. I'm not sure Trevor's got any money. The appeal's coming up. I've got a good relationship with Nicky's dad. I can handle this once I'm out. JAZZ PIANO MUSIC PLAYS LEISHA: I'm really gonna miss you girls. Uh, you've really meant a lot to me, and it's been really great working with you all, and I've made some really good friends, so don't be strangers, OK? < CLAPPING < (CHUCKLES SOFTLY) See ya. < WOMEN SAY GOODBYE FOOTSTEPS APPROACH How are you? I was just saying goodbye to the girls. So, where are you working now? I'm just focusing on my studies. Oh. Great. Anyway, I should go get my stuff. Yeah. JAZZ PIANO MUSIC CONTINUES PLAYING Sad day. Yeah. Any leads on a replacement? Eh? You're meant to be management, and Donna had a good eye for an honest girl. Not my area of expertise. Leisha was our best earner. I'm a teacher, not a pimp, and I'm trying to sort things with my ex` You're the reason Leisha left. I'm holding you responsible, sonny. CELL PHONE RINGS, VIBRATES SOFTLY: Oh, excuse me. Just gotta... BEEP! Vicky, what's up? Well, can't you get him out of the bathroom? Is Oscar still in there? Going on an hour. (SIGHS) What's the problem? He wants to see Leisha. Well, no one's seeing Leisha any more. And the other business? The brothel? Still exists, but that's nothing to do with Oscar. (SIGHS SOFTLY) Matt. It's from my lawyer. I was gonna drop it round. Thought we'd settled all that. Not as far as I'm concerned. Oscar is unsettled, and this just proves it. PAPER RUSTLES Full custody. Child support. You'll still get to see him every other weekend. He needs a father every day. I just don't think that your mother's house is a safe environment. (SIGHS SOFTLY) This is not fair, Vicky. (SIGHS) I did what you wanted. It's what I think is best. Oscar. Oscar, it's Dad. You need to come out. LATCH CLICKS POIGNANT MUSIC DOOR CREAKS GENTLY Hey, mate. What's going on? I miss Leisha. I do too, buddy,... but (GRUNTS) sometimes no matter what you do, well, things don't always work out the way you want. Yeah, I thought I might check in on my niece in Christchurch. Hmm. Was a bit sudden. Well, you can't beat family, can ya? Nah, it's not legal any more. More's the pity. (CHUCKLES GENTLY) You're a hard woman, Pat. DOOR SHUTS Hell's bells, did you take the scenic route? You told me to make sure I wasn't being followed. Yeah, not stop off in Taupo on the way. CAR HORN TOOTS Cab's waiting. Oi. Gonna pay? Oh, right, yeah. COINS JINGLE Later. Later. DOOR SHUTS, ENGINE RUMBLES Off somewhere, Trev? Nicky. Don't worry, mate, I can take this fella where he needs to go. I wouldn't dream of it, honestly. Here, for your time. Let's go. Well, this is a coincidence. Been trying to get in touch. Dad'll be pleased to hear that. Yeah, thing is, Nicky ` we've, uh, run into a spot of trouble. CAR ALARM CHIRPS Uh, whack that in the boot, eh? Oh, I don't want any bother, honestly. Hey, what are friends for? (SIGHS) THUD! (YELLS) DOG BARKS (YELLS) I'll probably drop Libby home after dance. I'll be home a little bit after 10, not too late. Yeah, all good, love. # Na, na, na, na. PHONE CHIMES Hey, the others wanna hang out. Um... GIRLS LAUGH ALL SING: # It's time to cut and run. This time I'm really done. # GIRL SQUEALS Oh my God! SHOUTS: Yeah! TECHNO MUSIC PLAYS, GIRLS CHATTER HORN BLARES, GIRLS SHRIEK, LAUGH (SIGHS) Hurry it up, Trevor. (PANTS) Got a bit of a problem with my ticker. Bit of exercise will do you good, Trev. (PANTS) Thanks for that (!) It's all about muscle tone at your age ` light weights, high reps. Helps with cardio too. Dad is in the gym first thing every morning, and he's on the Paleo. THUNK! SIGHS: Oh thank God. SHOVEL CLANGS (GRUNTS SOFTLY) (PANTS) LATCHES CLICK There ya go. (PANTS) Yeah, that'll do ` for a start. Give my regards to your old man. Won't be long before it's all sorted. What am I gonna do with that? Take it home to Dad. I'm not wandering around an airport with this. They have sniffer dogs for cash. Really? Yes, Trevor, and the deal was it was meant to be clean. Like I said, the cops are all over me` Your problem, Trevor. I'll give you 24 hours. It's 5 now, so 5 tomorrow. Are we, uh, clear on that? LIGHT MUSIC < SHOVEL CLATTERS BEEP! LINE RINGS (CLEARS THROAT) CELL PHONE RINGS, BEEP! Hello, stranger. Hi. You busy? I could take a minute for you. I need some information,... Shoot. ...on a guy called Nicky Rossini. His family live in Brisbane. Rossini. Crims? Well, I can't find anything on the internet, but he's an associate of Mum's. Your mother gets more interesting every time. Do you know anyone over there? Well, (SIGHS) someone always knows someone. Why, you wanna come around, put the band back together? Maybe have a beer? Let's keep this professional, shall we? (CHUCKLES) So how's the fee structure work on this? Uh, let me know your rate, and I'll fix you up. Well, I was thinking some sorta contra. (CHUCKLES SOFTLY) How 'bout we see what you find out first? (CHUCKLES SOFTLY) You're on. CLICK! DOOR SHUTS Sorry, I don't really see how this is a problem. When you said you'd find tenants, I didn't think it'd be Miley and Rihanna. (SCOFFS) I wish I had more like them ` tidy, responsible, no kids or pets. But how can they afford it? They work, sweetheart. So do I. W` My last client cancelled. And they're in tomorrow. But we're shut on a Sunday. Not any more. What? No one asked me about it. Well, they asked me, and I didn't think you'd mind. What if I do mind? < FRIDGE DOOR SHUTS Relax, sweetheart. Your business is busy; your mortgage is being paid; you're winning. Would you like a glass of wine? Yes, please. Babez, our home ` it's like they've taken over my life. No way. You're still the boss. VIDEO GAME SOUND EFFECTS No` And opening on a Sunday. And what's wrong with that? Do you wanna work on Sunday? (SCOFFS) It's like Nana Pat says ` it's like an Asian invasion. Hey, don't get all Nana Pat on me. Next thing, you'll be calling me a Maori bludger. Don't be silly. You're not. Wanna bet? VIDEO GAME SOUND EFFECTS TYRES SQUEAL, EXPLOSION ON VIDEO GAME (SIGHS) I could never think that. Well, no point in pumping my tyres. I blew 30 bucks on that card game. SOFTLY) Yeah, but Uncle Trevor can take money off anyone. I guess. Just don't ever gamble again. Hear ya, babe. MELLOW MUSIC PLAYS Oh, you don't have to stand up. (CHUCKLES) Always good to look well-mannered on a date ` disguises the lecherous intent. (CHUCKLES SOFTLY) Don't get ahead of yourself. (SIGHS) So, how's the bail appeal coming? Oh, we've got Justice Herring, who's always sympathetic to the ladies. And? Ah, well, I don't wanna curse it, but let's just say I'm quietly confident. How's life in the crowded house? Great. (CHUCKLES) Still a queue for the bathroom? Yeah, sometimes. Well, you can lather yourself up in mine after lunch. We've got all day. Sounds tempting. CELL PHONE RINGS It's Mum. Aren't you gonna answer it? Oh, she probably just wants to know how it's going. She'd bring oranges at half-time if she could. (CHUCKLES GENTLY) You should take it. You've spent enough time worrying about my mother. CELL PHONE RINGS Hey, Mum. I-I'm not at home. I'm meeting Kat. OK, so, maybe I'm being silly, but, um, your father is away, and then he gets this call on his other mobile. He has two? Yeah, I don't know why. The point is he left it behind. < WATER RUNS This woman called up about a place that David has` Thank you. ...a-a place that David has taken in the Olwyn Building, and she thought that I was someone called Leisha. Maybe it's a mix-up, crossed wires. > Mm. The woman was very insistent that this Leisha is living in the apartment. Maybe i-it's a rental. A rental I've never heard of? Where's David now? Uh, Shanghai. Well, (SIGHS) at least that's what he told me. Just talk with Dad, OK? There's bound to be a reasonable explanation. There was a... Leisha at your engagement party. She was very pretty. Yup. (CHUCKLES) Can't be the same one. I mean, she was with your brother. > You could just be overreacting. > You know what they say ` wives are always the last to know. > I-I should go. No. No, I'm so` I'm sorry. You two should be having a lovely day together. I'm sorry. Hey, it's fine. Stay. Have some lunch. I can catch up with Andrew any time. Really, it's fine. I hope everything works out. I'll see you soon, eh? Yeah, OK. Thank you. DOOR SHUTS 'Allo, 'allo, 'allo. Oh, back already. That was a flying visit. Well, you don't wanna wear out your welcome, do ya? What have you done to your hand? Uh, just a bit of an accident. Got pissed, fell over. (CHUCKLES) Something like that. All right, shall we get selling? Oh, hey, Trev. Hey, man. Young liberal needs a chauffeur ` too lazy to walk. (SCOFFS) You cane it, mate. (CHUCKLES) Cheers. Thanks. Gentlemen, might I interest you in a business proposition? Thanks, Trevor, I think you've done enough for this family. Oh, don't be like that. Wow. How much is there? 100 grand, give or take. Awesome. Where did this come from? < It's all above board. Now, strictly speaking, the IRD might be intrigued, but all you need to do is take it to the casino and have a flutter. I don't think so. I'll make it worth your while. Exc` You can keep your winnings. Except I don't want to. Oh, come on! Gambling causes misery and suffering. What do you mean? Punters are the beating heart of this country ` Lotto, gee-gees. The whole thing's a racket. Tane, come on, mate, you gotta be in to win. Oh, that didn't work out so well for me last time, Trevor. Oh, not two bloody wowsers. I swear to you, these are legitimate funds. (SCOFFS) And I'll pay you for your time even if you lose. For real? For real. Hi. Hey, Alley Kat. What's going on? Trevor's trying to make us gamble his ill-gotten gains. Investment funds. Is this money for Nicky? Eh? Have you got some cash to pay him off? What are you talking about? Said I'd take care of it ` man of my word. All the boys need to do is take this to the casino. Right. So what's the problem, then? You know how I feel about gambling and casinos. They only care about making profit; they prey on the poor, the vulnerable` What? Come on. Kat, what are ya doing? (SIGHS) You're doing it. LATCH CLICKS I am not helping Trevor. It's against my principles. DOOR SHUTS > You have to ` for Mum. What? Some guy from Brisbane's turned up demanding payback. So we have to sort it. > Mum knows about this? Yeah, and these guys aren't here to play trains. Eh, jeez, check you out. You don't have to love it, but you have to help. Why can't you do this? I'm a lawyer. It'd be a bad look if one of the clients saw me in there. I'm a teacher. Exactly. What are the odds of one of your colleagues being in a high rollers' room? (SIGHS) Wow, thanks for that (!) Hardball. Hey. Have`? Have you talked to Leisha recently? Saw her yesterday. Did she tell you about her new place? What place? Kat? It would seem that David has put her up in a flat in the Olwyn Building. How the hell do you know this? I just saw Delia. It was news to her too. Oh Christ, that bastard. I'm sorry. SOFTLY: Yeah. So, are you good for this casino run? Do I have a choice? Well, it's for Mum, so... no. LIGHT, EXPECTANT MUSIC Lookin' good, fellas. I don't know about 'high rollers'. Yeah, I left my tux at the dry cleaner's, eh (!) That's fine. You don't wanna call attention. So,... how do we do this? You're gonna turn the cash into chips, play a couple of hands to make it look legit and then bank it. Whoa. You could have a future in this kinda work. Thanks, Trevor (!) Hold on. So cash in the chips, and then we take it to the bank? No, no, no, no. > You can't just hand it back to them; they'll know something's up. So just have a laugh, win some, lose some. Well, what if we lose all of it? Just keep your stakes low. 90 grand has to go through. Got it? LATCHES CLICK Yeah, kind of. It's clearly a flawless plan, Trevor (!) Main thing is this lot needs to be cashed into this account by 5pm ` no later. Got it. Good luck. Yeah, I need it. Oh, and, hey, don't tell Bianca, OK? Yeah, sure. Make me proud, boys. That was s'posed to be my rainy-day money. Yup, well, now it's pouring. EXPECTANT MUSIC BRAKES WHINE Right, I'll be five minutes max. What if I get mugged? Well, no one's gonna mug a dude like you. What's so important? Look, two minutes. (SIGHS) You and me, we could go to Rio. (CHUCKLES) DOOR ALARM BUZZES Hi. Hi. Uh, you might have some pissed-off neighbours; I had to ring every buzzer in the building. How did you know I was here? You weren't planning on telling me about your new place? It has nothing to do with you. And how's David? I don't know. You've moved in with him. He just visits. He's away for a while. Leisha, you don't even like the guy. He pays the bills, and I see him a couple of times a week. I thought you were leaving to study. I am. I needed somewhere to live. And so, what, there are extras? You have no right to question me like this. We broke up. You broke up with me. I was doing the right thing for you and Oscar. I had to move on, and now I can afford to. So it's all about money. Now I can study, and I don't have to work nights, so it's all good. I'm so glad it's all workin' out for you. (SIGHS) How's Oscar? EXPECTANT MUSIC (EXHALES HEAVILY) Shit, bro. Let's roll. We're gonna fleece these bastards. SLOWLY: OK. POP MUSIC PLAYS SOFTLY (SPEAKS MANDARIN) (SPEAKS MANDARIN) FOOTSTEPS APPROACH (SPEAKS MANDARIN) (SPEAKS MANDARIN) Hi there. Hi. Is`? Is everything OK? Oh, I was just passing. Oh, OK, um, sorry. You're really busy. I know. Rihanna couldn't come to work today. D-Do you need a hand? Uh,... that'd be great. SOFTLY: K. (SPEAKS MANDARIN) Bianca (SPEAKS MANDARIN). Konnichiwa. It's lovely to meet you. EXPECTANT MUSIC Pretty freaky, eh, holdin' on to all this cash? (INHALES DEEPLY) Thousands, please. Um, same, please. Place your bets, please, gentleman. I'm not real good at blackjack. WHISPERS: 'You have to play. What? 'Just anything.' All right. All bets are now closed. (SIGHS) EXPECTANT MUSIC CONTINUES Rihanna? It's good to see you, sir. Well, how come you're here? I work here ` casual. Please don't tell Imogen. I wouldn't. You're doing very well, sir. Oh, me and Bianca, we're quite skint. Just playing for a friend, eh. < I won't say anything, sir. Oh, and please don't call me sir. Kinda makes me feel weird. (CHUCKLES) Would you like to play? Uh,... don't actually know how this works. Ah. Well, any number can pay 36, and you can bet one for one on red, black, odds or even. Right. Ni hao. Hi. Place your bets, please. CHATTER, LOUNGE MUSIC PLAYS < Or you can just watch for a while. You'll pick it up. ROULETTE WHEEL SCRAPES Madam, how about a nice fundraising calendar? No, thank you. All proceeds to a good cause. No, I'm fine. Leo Rafferty, yeah? Yeah, hi. Makin' a few sales? Pretty slow, actually, but I can still cut you that deal ` two for 60. You said 50. (CHUCKLES GENTLY) Ooh, sold to the gentleman in the tracksuit. Thank you. (SIGHS) Trevor reckons you've got quite a head for business. Really? Did he say that? Mm. What are you doin' selling this crap? Tell me about it. I have got a few sideline projects of my own, though. Oh, we could grab a coffee, have a chat about it? (CHUCKLES SOFTLY) Don't really drink coffee, but I am really hungry. Negotiating already ` my man. (CHUCKLES) I'll just, uh... Hey, guys, I'm just gonna follow up on that lead. Cool, see ya later, Leo. Catch ya later. Car's just over here. CAR ALARM CHIRPS This one? Yeah. Nice ride. > This? Pfft. At home I drive a Maserati. CHUCKLES: Oi. CURIOUS MUSIC CLATTERING BALL CLATTERS (SIGHS) Oh man. CHIPS CLATTER Sir. Tane. PEOPLE CHATTER I'm not supposed to say this, but if the luck isn't there... Yeah, well, maybe you're right. So, how does this fit in with the hairdressing? Mostly when someone's sick. I speak Mandarin. > I know. You're really good at Chinese,... cos you are Chinese. You must work, like, all the time. Yeah. But you should go. You're not lucky. You can tell that? You're wearing the number four. It's a bad number ` very bad. Oh, thanks for the advice. LOW, CURIOUS MUSIC How's it going? He is incredible. Hi, I'm Cindy. Oh, Tane. Nice to meet you. You too. (CHUCKLES SOFTLY) Go, tiger. CHUCKLING Oh my God. He did it again. You're doin' really well. (CHUCKLES) Isn't he? It's just basic probability. Needs to be some upside to being a maths teacher. (CHUCKLES SOFTLY) So, how did you get in with the Rossinis in the first place? Aussie mate of mine from way back put us in touch. Name was Budgie. He used to be a roadie for Dragon. Sounds reliable (!) Life's all about contacts, Alley Kat. So, are the Rossinis your only investor? You're starting to sound a lot like the cops, young lady. CELL PHONE RINGS Shit. It's Nicky. How's it goin' there? Trev. Just wanted to make sure you were keeping your end up. No problems, Nicky. Money's probably there already. Not yet, mate. I've got a gizmo on the phone ` tells me all about it. But I ran into a friend of yours. Who? Uncle Trev. How's it hangin'? CURIOUS MUSIC Leo? Are you all right? Our Leo? Yeah, mate, no worries. Where is he? Where are ya, Leo? I'm with Nicky. < What's going on? All right, Trev, just wanted to check things were cool. So you keep in touch, yeah? BEEP! BEEP! Jesus, Trevor, is Leo all right?! He's with Nicky. JACKSON: Hi. Hi, it's me. Um, I have been working on that stuff. I'm just, uh, waiting to hear back. Nicky's got my little brother. He's only 14. It's a hostage situation. That's what it sounds like to me. I should call the cops. Probably not a good idea. Why not? Well, those kinda guys get jittery at handover. If he panics, that's when it will turn to custard. (SIGHS) You're really not reassuring me. Does your brother have a phone? (EXHALES) Leo never picks up for me. He's not gonna pick up for you. No, I meant what's his number? CHEERING That's incredible. You are such a star. Let's wrap it up, eh? Don't be crazy. He's on a winning streak. Believe me, this hardly ever happens. It's quarter to 5, bro. Loads of time. 15 minutes, dude, come on. You never quit while you're ahead. What she said. Heaps of time. So, what's your sister's deal? Kat? She's a lawyer ` kinda the success of the family. But lawyers don't make anything you can sell. That is so true. So I'm looking at investing in the second-hand market. Leo Rafferty. What's it to you? Nicky Rossini, I presume. Name's Jackson. I'm a friend of Kat's. She asked me to give you a lift home. I'm OK. Your sister's worried. Well, there's nothing to be worried about. Leo's just having a burger with a friend. We're talking business here. LOW, UNSETTLED MUSIC Shove over, then. (SIGHS HEAVILY) So, burgers any good? I feel sick in the guts about this. Yeah? You should. Shit. Pick up, Matt. I've still got a gun. What? One of the antiques. Trevor, shooting someone isn't gonna make this any better. I love that kid. Do you know how many for dinner? Uh, no, I don` I don't know. (GASPS SOFTLY) Ooh, I better go and pick up his nibs. Uh, actually, you don't need to pick Leo up. Someone else is doing it. (SCOFFS) Could've bloody told me. Shit. It's 10 to 5. BEEP! LINE RINGS Come on, Matt. GROANING Oh no! We're done here, bro. I can win it back easy. He totally can. Stop encouraging him. Dude, look at the time. Wanna celebrate? No, he doesn't have time, sorry. Stop hassling me. Matt, we need to bank this... now. Won't be long. (EXHALES HEAVILY) Scuse me, it's time to leave. This is bullshit. Take your hands off me. Hey, what's going on? You leave her alone, mate. All right, fine. I'm leaving. (SPEAKS INDISTINCTLY) Right, we're doing this now. CELL PHONE RINGS BEEP! KAT: What's happening? It's OK. I'm with him now. Is he all right? Oh, Leo's good. He just doesn't wanna leave. Put him on. SOFT ROCK MUSIC PLAYS Why are you bugging me? Go with Jackson now. What about stranger danger? Don't even know the guy. Leo, just do it. Whatever. BEEP! (SIGHS) I'm supposed to go with him, apparently. Hold it. LOW, UNSETTLED MUSIC Let's not start anything, OK? I'm just looking out for my interests, that's all. Hey, guys, cool it. CELL PHONE CHIMES Good news? Yeah, you could say that. Guess we can catch up some other time, mate. DOOR SHUTS I haven't seen you like that before, man. Like what? Hard-arse, you know. You don't think I'm a real man? You're kind of... serious. SCOFFS: You mean 'total pussy'. CALLS: Hey. What happened in there? I got kicked out. (CHUCKLES DRILY) They think I'm working as an escort. (CHUCKLES) There's no shame in that. You think so? Sure. Well, I am in sales and promotion, but it's only part-time,... and the casino's a great place to meet guys with money. Oh, totally. We should catch up sometime. Matt, no. Sure. I'd love to. Great. We'll talk soon, eh? Lovely to meet you, Matt. You too. You are seriously starting to worry me, bro. CAR DOOR OPENS > Oh thank God. OK? All right, that's enough. Thank you. Told you there wasn't a problem. Come here, Leo. It's not as if it's the second coming. I mean, he was just out selling calendars. Yeah. CELL PHONE RINGS Uh, thank you for the lift home. My pleasure. Scuse me. BEEP! Now, it's spag bol for dinner tonight ` if that is acceptable. (CHUCKLES) Yeah, that's great. Whoo. The conquering heroes have returned. (CHUCKLES) Ha! You did it! Oh, you` you bloody did it. CHUCKLING Did what? Oh, nothin', Pat. What took you so long? Sorry. (CHUCKLES) Do you wanna walk me out? Yeah, sure. LAUGHTER Oh, well done. Oh, how 'bout that? Thanks, Trev. Thank you for handling the hostage situation. You were lucky. I just got a call from a mate about the Rossinis and their businesses ` extortion, racketeering and a number of missing associates. What, they're` they're dead? Take my advice, OK? Stay away from these bastards. Well, what if they don't stay away from us? I know some people. Like who? Just friends of friends. You might need security. But they` they got what they wanted. You think so? Just call me if you need to, OK. Hey, I` I didn't pay you. Well, we can sort it out another time. Just make sure your house is secure. Don't answer the door to strangers? Definitely. CAR DOOR OPENS > (SPEAKS MANDARIN) Xiexie. (SPEAKS MANDARIN) I feel like I climbed Everest ` on a Sunday. (CHUCKLES) You know before, why didn't that lady want me to do her hair? (SIGHS) Some people, they're a bit prejudiced. Thank you so much for helping out. I really needed it. CHUCKLES: That's OK. And we really do love your house. That's great. Our last place, we had five people sharing one room. Really? Mm. Just two of us now, and we rent out the other room. You do? To travellers. It's cheaper than a hotel, and it helps to pay the rent. That is so clever. That way we can send money back to our families. You do that? Sure. Oh, you wanna see pictures of my little sister? I'd love to. Aw, cute... 'They're unbelievable, Miley and Rihanna. They just work so hard.' Yeah. I didn't know Rihanna could speak real good English. And they speak Chinese. That must be hard. I know! > Hey, I did some work for Trevor today. Tane. Did he rip you off? Not at all. Wow! > Oh! Amazing! Yeah, I was thinking we could put a shout on at the pub for the netball guys. We could. > Or I can buy you a dress, and we can go for dinner. That would be so great. (CHUCKLES) We need to be more like Miley and Rihanna. You wanna give it to your family? No, we could save it. SLOWLY: Like, put it in a bank? LIGHT MUSIC If you say so, babe. Hand it over. (SIGHS) Why are you on reefer madness? (EXHALES HEAVILY) It's been an eventful day. I smashed it at the casino today ` (SIGHS) totally smashed it. You dropped your principles for a good cause. Actually, I stopped in at Leisha's new place on the way. Matt, no. No, it was inspiring. She is with David ` for his money. (SIGHS) Oh shit. I'm sorry. Don't be,... cos I am cashed up. Look at this. You made 10 grand? Yeah. And I loved it ` the thrill of it, every hand. I could be back there tomorrow. You do know what that would make you. Yeah, a winner. Dad. I'm nothing like Dad. I won. Yeah, until the next time. Well, who cares about next time? Saw Vicky yesterday. She's fighting custody. What are you gonna do? Drop my principles, get my son back. You know I said I'd help. Thanks. I can do this on my own. LIGHT MUSIC What are you doing here? I just wanted to let you know that I'm not gonna roll over on custody. OK, I don't think you have a choice about that. My lawyer doesn't see it that way. (SCOFFS) You got a lawyer? Top of her field, won most of her family cases this year. How can you afford that? I'd do anything for my son. Still doesn't change what's right. This isn't right, Vicky. Oscar was happy as he was. Till his 'fun mum' turned out to be a hooker. < My family is not a bad influence. Our house is not an unstable environment. I will fight you all the way. DETERMINED MUSIC I don't have an actual CV, but I do have experience. Lovely. I'll get Jade to give you the grand tour, see what you think of the place. Great. Hi. Hi. Come through. Thanks. She's a bit of all right. I underestimated you, sonny. You've got your mother's eye. How'd you find her? Oh, you know, just a bit of luck. CAR DOOR OPENS BIRDS CHIRP UNSETTLED MUSIC Get out. Keep your knickers on. Bright fella, that Leo ` should have a real big future. What do you want? Thing is, Kat, the old man's a bit worried. I'm sorry to hear that. Yeah, cops involved ` it's never a great look. Be a real shame if Donna were to say anything to them. Look, Mum's not like that. We all wanna keep this clean. Maybe I should have a chat with her face-to-face. You have to identify yourself to the prison if you wanna visit. I heard she might be out on bail soon,... cos then we could organise a proper get-together. UNSETTLED MUSIC CONTINUES (BREATHES HEAVILY) Nicky took Leo? Leo's fine. The point is Nicky might be hangin' around. Andrew says we're all set for Thursday. Once I'm out` I'm sorry, Mum, but I don't think we should continue with the appeal. DOOR ALARM BUZZES You don't mean that. You're safer in here. You're overreacting. Mum, listen to me. I need to get out of` And we need you to be safe. What if the Rossinis get hold of you? Why would they do anything to me? They think you're a threat, that you might say something to the police. I haven't said a word. I wouldn't. I know. But they don't know that. Mum, please, you need to do this for me, all right? I just` I just feel so bad that you've had to take this on. I can handle it. What if he threatens someone else? It's OK. We'll cope. I'll think of something.