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Cara is caught between her lover and her sister. Scarlett and Jasmine are on a rescue mission.

Bartender Dave is a 24-year-old Kiwi slacker whose life is turned upside down when he meets the woman of his dreams: Cara, 15 years his senior, with three kids and some serious baggage in tow.

Primary Title
  • Step Dave
Episode Title
  • Good Lies
Date Broadcast
  • Tuesday 14 August 2018
Start Time
  • 00 : 05
Finish Time
  • 00 : 55
Duration
  • 50:00
Series
  • 2
Episode
  • 5
Channel
  • TVNZ 2
Broadcaster
  • Television New Zealand
Programme Description
  • Bartender Dave is a 24-year-old Kiwi slacker whose life is turned upside down when he meets the woman of his dreams: Cara, 15 years his senior, with three kids and some serious baggage in tow.
Episode Description
  • Cara is caught between her lover and her sister. Scarlett and Jasmine are on a rescue mission.
Classification
  • AO
Owning Collection
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
  • Television
Languages
  • English
Captioning Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • No
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
  • Television programs--New Zealand
Genres
  • Comedy-drama
  • Romance
Contributors
  • South Pacific Pictures (Production Unit)
. Pig man! (GRUNTS) This is shit. The name's William. Jo. Hey, Dad. (GASPS, MOANS) Excellent. Oh no, that did not just happen. Warren, this is my little sister. You might remember her. Your father had sex with my sister. THUNDER RUMBLES, GAME NOISES BLARE You still got that leak problem, then. Yeah. No new ones, though. Sweet. CELL PHONE CHIMES DOOR SLAMS Hey. You're early. Eh, team-building afternoon. I told Mike the thought of it made me feel physically ill, and he said I could leave. There's no coffee cups. I'm using them all. You need to call the landlord. No can do. Bad idea. The landlord has to fix the leaks. We haven't heard from him for so long, we reckon he's forgotten that he owns the place. Well, then remind him, and tell him it's falling down around our ears. He'll put the rent up. Or sell it and kick you out. Maybe that wouldn't be so bad. This is an awesome flat. This place is the bomb. It needs a bomb. (GASPS) Oh my God! (LAUGHS) You dis the flat, the flat disses you. Trying not to laugh. I'm gonna have a nap. You better have this shit sorted. Feel me, Dick Bag? Yep. Whoa! Shit! Are you OK? Just back off! It's not my fault. You arsed over cos you can't see what's under your belly. I arsed over because some moron put a skateboard in the middle of the room. It wasn't him; it was you. Do you want me to get you a bag of frozen peas? No, I just want you to be better. So, Jasmine keeps on about driving lessons. Can you imagine? Anyway, she's not allowed to drive until she's 16. It was 15 when we were growing up, but they've changed` What? Are we really going to do this? Pretend last week never happened? I thought you might want to forget about what you did. You were rude and judgemental. Ah. Um. I'm sorry, and we should move on. All I did was have a one-night stand. How was I to know I was gonna see`? Afternoon. Guess what, Mum? On Friday there's a talent quest after school, and I'm going to be in it! Oh, great! He's singing, Mother. Yes, singing... in front of other people. Ah. I'm singing a Jamie McDell song. Do you like Jamie McDell, Auntie Julia? I don't really like music. Oh. All right, kids, bags into your rooms, homework, and I'll call you when afternoon tea is ready. Hey. Hey. Hello. What are you doing home? I was gonna grab some dinner before I started, but I might just eat at work. Well don't go changing your plans on my account. OK, I won't. See you later. What's happening? Nothing. Well, I'm leaving. Clearly, I'm no longer welcome in my own sister's house. That's not true. Dave? (SCOFFS) Right. Ugh, that boy telling me to get out of my sister's house. He didn't tell you to get out. Why did you have to say anything to him? He's my partner, and I-I can't lie to him. (GRUNTS) And his father is the one who is married. I'm the victim here! OK. (SHUSHES) Look, I know it's not your fault, and Dave he` he's having some trouble, (GRUNTS) And he's just a mummy's boy ` in the nicest possible way. Which has nothing to do with me. It doesn't. But maybe, maybe, if you could just stay away for a little bit until I sort it out. And I will; I promise. (GRUNTS) Julia! Forget it. 'Keep away' ` you've made yourself crystal clear. Good news ` don't have to go into work; Georgia's got it. Did you have to talk to my sister like that? So, how's about you and me ` hot date? It wasn't her fault. I'll just grab a shower. You ask Marion to babysit and check out the movies, eh? Dave! And I'll even sit through a romantic comedy. RAIN PATTERS SOFT MUSIC MUSIC CONTINUES Up to no good, Cara? Of course not. < (CHUCKLES) No. (CHUCKLES) CELL PHONE RINGS Hmm. Hello? Yeah, hi, Jen. It's Phillip Deering here. Phillip. Phil. Hiya. I had a great time at the party the other night. Yeah, me too. I'd love to see you again. So um,... how about a coffee? Jen, a`are you there? Y-Yes. Great! How about tomorrow morning? No, I was meaning I'm` Do you have a favourite cafe? Um, I'm easy. Well, how about somewhere in the CBD, before work tomorrow? Fab. (SIGHS) CELL PHONE BEEPS I need a strong gin and tonic. I have had a bastard of a day. Really? Why? What happened? My day was uneventful, completely... nothing. Bloody Warren. Dave's father ` Worst move I ever made. Right. At least you got your mind off Phil. You are so right. If I hadn't been trying to get over Phillip, I never would have slept with Warren. God, I hate him. Warren? Phillip. Both of them. OK. I'm sorry ` whining on. Letting these bloody men get to me. You know what? We need to stick together. We? You and I. We're both single and childfree. Who else have we got? (LAUGHS) Hey, do you have much on tomorrow? Nothing a-at all. We should take some time off together. Honestly, I've got to stop being so hard on myself. I'm going through a divorce. It's a stressful, life-changing event. It is. Lunch, shopping, a nice Pilates class? OK. Great. INAUDIBLE CONVERSATION > KNOCK AT DOOR > Dave, Someone's here to see you. > You make electricity? Uh-huh. He's like a real life superhero, isn't he? ALL LAUGH Oh, hey, stranger. Cara and I were just leaving, so... Cara, see you downstairs? Actually, Ma-Marion can't babysit tonight. Uh, I'm sorry? Dave, is your dad my step-grandfather? (LAUGHS) I don't think so. So, Dave, I invited your dad over. Really. I'm heading home Saturday, so I'll buy you dinner, huh? Not really hungry. We can go down the nets, bowl a few, hang out. Hey, sounds like fun. Do this, and then we can have our date. Fine. Great. Can you believe it was pissing down earlier? Line and length, mate. Cara told you, didn't she? Well, you haven't been returning my calls. Don't wanna talk about it. OK, great. Works for me. Wide. Don't be in a rush. Shove it. Dave, I'm sorry. For what? Getting busted? Definitely regretful for that part. Bloody Auckland. Of all the women in the city of sails, I had to pick your girlfriend's sister. Why did you have to pick anyone? What about Mum? What about her? I love Natalie, OK? And we are happy ` really happy. We have been for over 26 years. It's a bloody long time to be with one woman. So? So there's a reason we've been able to make it work. (SCOFFS) OK. It's time ` to let you in on the secret to a happy, successful relationship. A bit of father-son advice, yeah? Most people, things get stale, they get a bit bored, so what do they do? They leave, trade their partners in for a new model. Not me. It's harmless; it's never in my own town, and usually no one ever knows but me. What do you mean 'usually'? You make a habit of screwing around? I thought you'd figured that out... Jesus Christ! Look, this is why me and Nat are still together ` against the odds ` since we were 17 years old, son. So Mum does it too? Shit no, she's loyal. She doesn't know. 'Course not. Come on, you're not exactly a one-woman man yourself. I am now. (CHUCKLES) Mm-hm. Why are you smiling? I've met the woman I love, and I do not need anyone else ever. Talk to me again in five, 10, 15 years. I'm not like you. Bloody hell. Can you stop storming off on me? Or you could stop following. Staff only in here, right, Hugo? I don't know; I don't work here (!) One thing, and then I'll leave you alone. I'd rather you didn't say anything to your mum about any of this. (SCOFFS) No kidding. Come on, Dave, give me a break. You have just told me that you have been cheating on her ` for years. I still love Nat ` more than life. I'm not going to say anything. Good man. You are. No, I'm not. Yes, you tell her, or I will. You'll hurt her if you do that. I'm not the one... You cannot make this my problem. You tell her what you've done. No. So I will. What would that achieve? She'd rather know the truth. You've got a lot to learn about women. It's my mum! And you're asking me to break her heart. It's already out there. Cara, Julia` Nat's not exactly about to pop over for a cuppa with any of them, so it's only you. She's my best friend, son ` my soulmate ` and I'm hers, and nothing about that has to change, OK? I'm gonna finish my beer. . One, two, three and` Who took my charger? Jasmine! Logan's performing in the school talent quest tomorrow afternoon. I know. We're about to get a sneak preview. You can watch too. Come on, Jasmine, sit down. OK. One, two, three. OFF-KEY: # I watch you crash and burn a thousand times a day. # I see you sitting in the dark, scared. (BREATHES HEAVILY) # I know you never really fight fair. # # You never really fight fair! No, Mum, there's another verse and chorus. I'm just trying to remember the words. And you're absolutely sure you want to sing in the talent quest, honey? Yeah! The whole school will be watching. Oh God. Well,... (CHUCKLES) you could try telling a few jokes. Stand-up comedy ` brilliant idea. I want to sing. Right. Well... (LAUGHS) Good. DOOR OPENS You'll be great. DOOR CLOSES Dave! Dave! Do you want to hear me sing? Uh, Logan, maybe tomorrow. The secret to a happy marriage? According to my father, hm. Wow. That's, um... Wow. Hmm, the more you screw around, the longer you stay together. You know I know that's bullshit, right? Of course. And then I had this... brilliant idea (!) (SIGHS) 'You tell her, or I will.' Sounds sensible. What did he say to that? He said no. Oh. (SIGHS) He's been cheating on her for years. I can't just... do nothing about that. No. CALM MUSIC (INHALES DEEPLY) (SIGHS) CELL PHONE VIBRATES, RINGS Hey, Mum. Dave? Did I wake you? It's almost 2. In the morning? Sorry. It's, uh, 6.30 here. Why are you up so early? Is something wrong? No, no, of` of course not. Go back to sleep. Bye! Screwed up the time difference. She was asleep, so... You didn't tell her. I'll give her a bell later. (SIGHS) Thank you. So let's just get the awkward stuff out of the way` This is a oncer. Sorry, sorry. What were you gonna say? Um... OK. I was going to say ` I haven't done dating for a long time, so I'm not down with the etiquette. But... I really like you. You're funny. You're spontaneous, exciting, crazy in a good way. Shit, that's lovely. But if this is a oncer, I won't say any of that. I am trying not to be spontaneous or crazy. Why? Because those things aren't positive. Who says? Kissing you in the back of that taxi, that was spontaneous and positive. Shush. And I haven't stopped thinking about it. Phil, I am flatting with your ex-wife. Well, yes, and I don't want to hurt` She would kill me if she found out that I kissed you and had coffee with you, let alone thought about doing anything else with you. So you've thought about it? No. Nope. Don't... Haven't... At all. Well, I have. I do. I have to leave now. But you haven't touched your coffee. (SLURPS) Hot. Yes. I'm sorry, Phil. (COUGHS) It's not that I don't think about me and you. I do. I can't. I'm sensible now. (LOGAN) OFF-KEY: # You never really fight fair. > Hiya. > Hi. Won't be a tick. # I watched you crash and burn a thousand times a day. What is that noise? Uh, Logan, go and brush your teeth please. Hi, Auntie Jen! Hey. Cara? I have something to say. I am so sorry about everything. We don't have to - No, please. I've been a flake, but not any more. No more dumb decisions, no more drama. Jen` Yesterday I went to see a lawyer about getting my money out of Dylan's place. Well, good. And when I do, I'm going to invest it all in the relaunch of Temptation Spa. It's my fault we lost everything, and I want it back ` our business,... but mostly my best friend. I miss you, Cara. Shit. I miss you too. (LOGAN) OFF-KEY: # I see you sitting in the dark, scared. What is it? For the love of God and all that is holy, do something. You have to stop him. He will be destroyed. It's a primary-school talent quest. The kids are really supportive of each other. He's singing an angst-ridden revenge ballad. And he can't sing. Hey, don't be so mean. He can't! I know, but he enjoys it. When your son is an outcast from society, don't say we didn't try to warn you. < OFF-KEY: # I see you sitting in the dark, scared. (LAUGHS) < # But I know you never really fight fair. # How do I tell him he can't do what he loves doing? Well, we can't always do what we wanna do no matter how tempted we are. Sorry? What? Are you saying I should tell him that he can't sing? No, no. You know, this world is tough enough for young people. I'm Logan's mum; I've gotta stand by his side. So you're gonna lie? For his own good. You know that squealing noise you get in your ears after a loud gig? That's what Logan sounds like... on a good day. (CHUCKLES) Uh, but Cara reckons she doesn't wanna kill his dreams. When my kid comes along, I'm gonna be honest with it, always. Yeah, it's not always that simple. Is for me. CELL PHONE RINGS Hello? Hello, darling. Mum, hi. Hi, Natalie! So what was so urgent you forgot a five-hour time difference and woke me up? Nothing. Uh, I just thought I'd say hi. What's going on, Dave? I told you ` everything's sweet. Are you sure? I've gotta go. I'm at Azza's, and he's on the roof, and he needs my help. I don't need your help. I know. Oh, shit. (GRUNTS) Whoa! You do know you're going to fall off that roof, don't you? Why would I do that? Because you're you. See ya. Yeah, see ya. I'm not a complete dickhead, you know! Shit! Ha. Not a dickhead. Uh! Oh! PHONE CLATTERS Bugger. . PHONE RINGS Betty. Are you hurt? Oh, I just fell over a skateboard yesterday. Have you had that ankle looked at? I'm sure it's fine. It doesn't look fine. Come on, I'm taking you to the doctor. Uh, but what about work? I've got this report. Fran can take over. CELL PHONE CHIMES Yes. CELL PHONE RINGS Hello? I was just checking to see if my phone was still working. I didn't fall off the roof, by the way, so, yeah, not a dickhead. (GRUNTS) Azza? Ouch. Hello? Hm. Want a coffee? CELL PHONE RINGS Azza again? No, it's Mum. I chickened out this morning when she called. Well, I'm here now ` moral support. OK. Hi, Mum. Is now a better time? Um... What is it you're not telling me, David? Uh... I'm guessing it's something bad. You haven't gone back to accounting, have you? No. You're not... getting married? No. And why would that be bad? Oh God, she's pregnant, isn't she? What? Cara's not pregnant! I'm not! That would be cool if you were. No, no, really not. Go away. What? Not you, Mum. Oh, I've got it. You've split up. Mum! No. Cara's right here with me. You know what? Now's not really a good time either. If you're not going to tell me, I'll just ask your father. That's a brilliant idea. What, is he OK? Is this about him? Could be. He's not eating too much sugar, is he? Sugar's the new smoking. I usually hate a catchphrase, but it's true. Just call him, Mum. OK. And I love you. Love you heaps. You too, sweetie. (SIGHS) This is so not cool. So she thought I was pregnant? What else did she say? Yeah, it's` Well, it's` Actually, you know what, nope,... (LAUGHS) don't wanna know. Yeah. Probably for the best, eh? Hmm, Yeah. AMBIENT MUSIC PLAYS What do you think? Totally hot. Whoa, that is more than I earn in a week. Sometimes. It's designer ` worth every penny. Whoa, you're in such good shape. You know, I've never had a female friend before. Really? Hmm, women don't tend to like me. Plus, Phil and I have been so tight for so many years, it was like... I didn't really need anyone else. I miss him sometimes. I thought you hated Phil. I do. It's probably just the sex I miss. Despite all of his faults, he knew how to press my buttons. He loves spending time down south, let's put it that way. (CLEARS THROAT) What? We're adults here, aren't we? So why did you cheat on him? I'm not sure. I know I'm meant to like kale, but it's just like a rubbery weed, isn't it? We need to go back to the store. I'm buying that sexy, little dress. Great. And you're getting something too. Oh, I don't think I can find anything I can afford. Leave it to me. I'll be your stylist. Really? Mm-hm. And tonight we will go out. We will be fabulous. The men will drool, but we won't be interested. Yeah, boo sucks to men. Who needs them? (CHUCKLES) SCHOOL BELL RINGS Hello, little brother. Did you come to watch me in the talent quest? No, we did not. How do you feel about free ice cream? What's the catch? It's a one-time offer, redeemable right now. But I can't ` the talent quest. Free ice cream... and a chocolate fish. And 50c. It's just a sprain ` ice packs, and try and stay off it for a few days. You can work from home for as long as you like. Thanks. And have you had a scan recently? Not recently ` mm, at all. MACHINE BEEPS And there's baby's heartbeat. (SOBS) Sorry. It's just so mind-blowing. Is that... a wanger? That's the umbilical cord. But do you want to know? OK. He's a boy, yes. Holy shit. I'm having a baby. I'm having a baby boy. A healthy baby boy. (SOBS, SIGHS) Hey. Did you speak to Mum? She called me, and I spoke to her. She's concerned about my sugar intake, and I admitted that, yes, I have been a bit lax while over here, sugar-wise. Dad. I can't do it, Dave. I love Nat, and I don't want to break her heart. Neither do I. I really don't want to lie for you. But she sounded so gutted today when she thought something might be wrong. She was so worried about you. So... I won't say anything. Yes! Unless she asks. Come here, mate. Don't hug me. No. You don't deserve her, you know that? I know, son, and I am sorry. And if you ever even think of hurting her again... Never. It was too close a call. All over, rover. A rover no more. Probably too old for it, anyway. And Nat deserves better. This is way better than the talent quest. (CHUCKLES) But remember, you can't tell Mum. You say you entered and came second. No, third. Slightly more believable. But that's a lie. Have you heard of good lies? What are they? They're lies that are, like, really really believable. Good lies are white lies ` lies you tell someone to stop them from being hurt. Oh, right. (CHUCKLES) And Mum would be hurt if she knew we had ice cream without her. So, you tell her you sang your song and came third. OK. And the truth is our sibling secret. BASSY MUSIC PLAYS Oh, great (!) CELL PHONE RINGS Hello, Jen. So sorry I'm late. My client had a panic attack in the middle of a facial. Mm, I'd better order you a stiff drink, then. Oh, yes, please. OK. See you when you get here. Excuse me? Hello, can I order some drinks, please? There are hundreds of bars in Auckland; why can't you go to one of those? Oh for` This is still about Warren, or William, as he called himself when I met him when he brazenly invited me back to his hotel room despite having` Shut... up. Why am I being punished? I'm not the one who's married. I was just a single woman out on the` I don't wanna hear about it. Just get out of here. What, you're throwing me out? And banning you. Don't come back. You juvenile. You and your father are as bad as each other, and before you came along, my sister was there for me. Evening. Hardly. Dave just threw her out. Oh, you didn't do that on my account, I hope? Nope. Anthropologically speaking, this is such a good job. And then everyone clapped and cheered, and I won third prize. Are you sure? Mum. Rude. You are amazing and brave, and I am so proud of you. Thanks. (SIGHS) You thought he was gonna bomb. Mm. Imagine if I'd stopped him from entering, just like you wanted. How do you think he'd feel then? I can't imagine. Neither. Honestly, girls, a mum does know best. Your mother might be a sucker, but I'm not. Logan didn't come third in the talent quest. Gran. Ye of little faith. I was there, Scarlett, sitting in the back row, ready to 'accidentally' set the fire alarm off to prevent him from performing. Oh, genius. And way cheaper than what we did. What did you do? We intercepted and bribed him with frozen goods and confectionery. (CHUCKLES) Amateurs. Wonderful, beautiful amateurs. ALL CHUCKLE PHONE RINGS Oh. Hello? Your stupid little boyfriend just threw me out of the bar! What were you doing at the Playground? I said keep your distance. Really, you're gonna take his side? I'm not taking anyone's side. He humiliated me in front of other people when I've done nothing wrong, Cara! I'm sorry, Julia. Look, he's got his mother calling him, and he has to lie to her` Stuff Dave! What about me, Cara? I know this isn't fun for anyone. You've got that right. PHONE BEEPS Oh` Julia? Whoa. Hello. Oh, hi. You look gorgeous. Some kind of occasion? Uh, just a night out. Ah, with a bloke? With your wife ` ex-wife. Girls' night. Right. Except she's not here ` some kind of disagreement with Dave. He won't say what. He asked her to leave. Do you know where she went? She did not share that information with me. Right. Excuse me. Why would you do that to Julia? Hmm? Uh, I don't wanna talk about it. This is because she banged your dad? Oh, you know too. I was there. Not in the room. Is everything OK? Uh, I need to call my friend. (SIGHS) CELL PHONE BEEPS ELEVATOR DINGS Hello. Hey, Julia. I just heard what happened. I'm gonna have to call you back. Well, we can go somewhere else. No, just standby, and I'll call back. Oh. Hello. What have you been saying about me? I haven't been saying anything. I was trying to convince my son not to drop me in it with my wife. They all hate me thanks to you, when I've done nothing wrong! It's hard enough going through a divorce without being made to feel like a pariah. Look, I'm leaving tomorrow. You'll never have to think of me again. Oh, wonderful (!) So you get to come here, cause all this crap, and then fly off into the sunset? Shit, I'm sorry. I don't... (SNIFFS) Oh, I hate women who cry when they're angry. Shit. I-I'm sorry you're... angry... (SNIFFLES) ...and sad. SOBS: My life is such a mess. You know,... I bet if you could go back to that night outside the bar, you'd just walk on by, right? I wouldn't,... because my heel was stuck. BOTH CHUCKLE I should have. You were right outside my son's bar. Of course it was gonna be dangerous. Why didn't I keep on walking? Why didn't you? Because you were... You were too beautiful. Warren... I don't think... that's a good idea. You, um, do know those girls were fibbing, don't you? Logan didn't come third in the talent quest. Sorry? The girls met him at the school and took him for an ice cream instead. I did think it was a bit odd... Oh my God. They went to all that trouble to stop him... (CHUCKLES) What are you bawling about? It's lovely, really. I know it is. It's just... they did that for him. His big sisters... (SNIFFLES) Yeah. (SNIFFLES) What about my sister, Marion? Uh, you've lost me. Can you mind the kids for a bit? I need to go out. (CLEARS THROAT) Julia, it's me. Um, if you're there, could you let me in? Julia? CELL PHONE BEEPS BASSY MUSIC PLAYS Guess I'm all dressed up with nowhere to go. Well, I could keep you company until you hear from Julia. Just two friends killing time. I'll buy you a drink. Uh, actually, I'm really hungry. I went to lunch today with Julia and had a bowl of kale. (LAUGHS) Two menus. Hey, babe, wasn't expecting you. You threw Julia out? God, Dave. She didn't know who he was. She never expected to see him again. You of all people should know how these things happen. Whoa, that is different. You had dumped me, and I didn't hire her; Hugo did, and isn't this about Dad? And you ` taking it out on my sister just because your father's a shit and you've got hurt feelings. Grow up, Dave. BOTH SIGH (SIGHS) Oh boy. Ah, unbelievable. Oh, it's the first time I've ever done that. (LAUGHS) We both know that's not true. No, no, I mean, I've never cheated with the same woman twice. Really? Well, I usually find that people do like to come back for more. You are so sexy, I can hardly stand it. Mmm, so are you. Uh, what is that smell? Probs damp carpet or mould. Betty, this is... (SIGHS) Where's your partner? Out, I guess. Lucky for him ` I feel like having a strong word with him. I'll call him. PEOPLE TALK INAUDIBLY CELL PHONE RINGS Betty! Where are you? I'm at the A & E. You're at the A & E? I tried to fix the roof, but the tarp flew away and busted my phone, but I found your old one. Do you know you've got Flappy Bird on this thing? (LAUGHS) Score! I don't care about Flappy Bird. You might wanna be a bit nicer. I've got a sprained ankle. I've got a sprained ankle. (LAUGHS) Awesome! (SCOFFS) Why is that awesome? We're like twins. I need you to look after me, Azza. That's what I was trying to do. Hey, do you reckon you can pick me up? No, I cannot pick you up. Hello? Betty? (SIGHS) Enough's enough, Betty. I can't let you live like this a second longer. What do you mean? I'm a caring employer and, I hope, a friend, and I have a spare room. A spare room? It's warm. It's dry. It's got it's own en suite, and I'll be around to make sure you're OK. I'm not being creepy` Yes. Night. See ya. BOTH LAUGH Hey, guys. Closing up. Huh. Where did the night go? Sorry to kick you out. Keen to get home. So you can apologise to Cara for being such a dick about her sister? Yeah, cheers (!) Good luck. (LAUGHS) Wanna share? Well, remember what happened last time we shared a cab? Yes. And you're trying to be sensible. I am. (SIGHS) Actually, it was more than just fun. It was the best night I've had in a` in a long time. And the sensible thing, it's a shame, because that's not who you are. It's who I'm trying to be. And I respect that. So... I will wait for you. What? I will wait for you to realise that we... We could be amazing together. DOOR CLOSES Betty? Betty? PENSIVE MUSIC (CHUCKLES) PENSIVE MUSIC CONTINUES Hi. I'm so sorry, Cara. You were right. I was taking it out on Julia and, um,... it's not her fault. No. My dad is a shit. Yeah, but... I shouldn't have gone off at you. I-I was thinking I could give Julia a call in the morning and invite her over for a coffee or something. I think that would be good. I love you. Me too. PHONE RINGS Uh-uh. If this is the alarm guys... (SIGHS) Uh. BOTH GIGGLE It's Mum. OK, then. Hey, Mum. Dave, I didn't wake you? Nope, didn't wake me. Have you seen your father today? Yeah, after you spoke to him. Has something happened? Uh, what kind of thing? Warren's not coming home tomorrow. He sent me a text, said he's cancelled his ticket and he needs some space. And I don't know why. I see. And now he's not answering his phone. What's happening, Dave? I have a very odd feeling. Don't worry, Mum. It'll be fine. Everything will be fine. LIGHT MUSIC Thanks for coming with me. It's OK. He probably wants to sort things out with you before he leaves. I thought we already did. Hey, It'll be fine, Dave. Mmm. Stop. Stop. (GIGGLES) Oh. Hello. I didn't come here last night to sleep with him; I came to tell him what I thought of him. And? I did. And then... (CHUCKLES) You're not even sorry. No. I'm not sorry. Warren is... Oh God, he's the most electrifying man I've ever been with. He's Dave's father. Yes, and it's unfortunate, but... Unfortunate? Mm. Julia... Why did he cancel his flight? We thought it would be a good idea. You said keeping a marriage going` You said the secret to a successful relationship was just t-to` Yes, I did say all of that, but I think I might've been wrong. You weren't wrong. Well, I mean, i-it wasn't right. It depends what you mean by wrong, I suppose but... Mum is worried about you. Get on a plane and go home to her. No, I'm not going home, Dave. Mum needs to know where you` I'm leaving Natalie. I'm in love with Julia. # Cool it. # Don't lose it. # You can write. # And do it. # Don't let it take you down. # Burning # to ruin. # Creating life. # You're losing. # Don't let it bring you down # before you know. # There's nothing # written in the stars # to tell us what's ahead. # Captions by Antony Vlug. Edited by Imogen Staines www.able.co.nz Captions were made possible with funding from NZ On Air. Copyright Able 2015
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