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00:00Closer each day
00:03I'm in no way
00:06Remy's been talking up the beach, so I thought I'd come check it out for myself.
00:11Wait, you've been talking to Remy?
00:13Yeah, it's hard not to be when we're working on the album together.
00:15Remy, she tried to steal my song.
00:17No, she didn't. Okay, we've been through that.
00:20So what, she just steals my producer instead?
00:22She's acting like she owns you. Why are you putting up with that?
00:25I want to do this. I have wanted to do it from the moment Avalon mentioned to me.
00:29Because getting to play again, it's everything. It's who I am.
00:32You couldn't have asked me.
00:33I don't need your permission.
00:35Then I guess there's nothing left to say.
00:37What are we going to do about Marley?
00:39His customers are unhappy. There's no regular opening hours.
00:42They don't know when the shop's open.
00:43I'm not missing being behind this desk.
00:47It's not what I want to be doing for the rest of my life.
00:50No job is all upside.
00:52It doesn't have to be 90% downside either.
00:55He's not going to move manta ray boards out of the surf club, is he?
00:58The way he was talking, it wouldn't surprise me.
01:00I mean, I've watched that young fella work so hard to build that place up.
01:03Why the hell would he walk away now?
01:10No. Irene told me that you and Theo got to spend some time together yesterday.
01:16Yeah, it was really lovely.
01:18That's really good.
01:19Does that mean we might be moving home soon?
01:21No, not going to happen.
01:22That's okay.
01:23He's an adult finding his own way in life.
01:25It's just that now it's a bit boring at home.
01:28Oh, well, I'm sure your husband will be able to keep you occupied.
01:31Actually, this is the first time I have seen Justin since yesterday.
01:35Really?
01:36Yeah, between the garage and Kirby's album.
01:38I'm basically home alone every night.
01:40Oh.
01:41Hello, ladies.
01:42Hello.
01:43Hello.
01:44Can I have coffee?
01:45Yeah.
01:46Yeah, I'll get in.
01:47So, we haven't seen you for a while, Dustin.
01:49Yeah, been a bit busy.
01:50Guess I've heard.
01:51Oh.
01:52I was explaining to Marilyn how full your schedule is.
01:55Hmm.
01:56Apparently your wife has barely seen you.
01:58As it happens, I'm planning to be done for the day.
02:01Oh, well, maybe you should whisk her away somewhere.
02:03Marilyn!
02:04I think it's a good idea.
02:05What do you say?
02:06Are you sure your duties are done now?
02:09Hey.
02:10Did you speak to Remy?
02:11Yep.
02:13I really wish I hadn't.
02:15I was way too harsh.
02:16I'm the one who lied.
02:17I should be apologizing.
02:18Remy!
02:19Stop, stop, stop, stop.
02:22Don't play into Kirby's drama, okay?
02:25I'm being a jerk.
02:26You were just standing up for yourself.
02:28Could have handled it better.
02:29Hello.
02:30Hi.
02:31I'm so through to interrupt.
02:33Um, are you Avalon Bracken?
02:36Yes.
02:37Oh!
02:38Okay.
02:39I am such a big fan of yours.
02:40Oh my gosh, that's so sweet.
02:42Okay.
02:43Tell me you're friends with Avalon Bracken.
02:44We just started working together.
02:46Avalon, this is Mackenzie.
02:47Mackenzie runs a bar upstairs.
02:48Yep.
02:49It's up there.
02:50Nice.
02:51So what are you doing here?
02:52Are you here to work on Kirby's album?
02:54No, actually, Remy is playing guitar on mine.
02:57Oh, of course.
02:58Of course, you're too big to do a duet with Kirby.
03:00But Kirby isn't a big deal.
03:02And not that you are above supporting other artists anyway.
03:05I'm so sorry.
03:06Please help me dig myself out of a hole here and come upstairs and have a drink free on the
03:10house.
03:11Yeah, sounds great.
03:12Yeah?
03:13Yeah.
03:14So you're up there, Avalon Bracken?
03:15Yeah.
03:16You just came from there.
03:17So?
03:18Free drinks are a great way to think about Kirby and her drama.
03:21Come on.
03:22Oh, it's good to be on.
03:23Rough shift.
03:24No, just a long one.
03:25Did Mackenzie leave already?
03:26Yeah, only like 20 minutes ago.
03:27Hmm.
03:28Wow, that's good.
03:29It's pretty sick, eh?
03:30Well, don't let me interrupt.
03:31Yeah.
03:32Uh, hey, a delivery was left for Mac.
03:33I'll put it in your bedroom.
03:34Thanks.
03:35Oh, aye, a delivery of the girls is still for you.
03:54I'll put it in your bedroom.
04:02He shouldn't have lost it.
04:23I told him to make things right.
04:25That's what I was trying to do.
04:27I mean, I heard what you said.
04:29I want Remy to follow his dreams.
04:30I really want that.
04:31But doing that in front of Avalon was just completely embarrassing.
04:34Well, in his defence, he's pretty tired at the moment.
04:37Oh, I wonder why.
04:38It's probably because he's working on two albums at once.
04:41Okay, yes.
04:42Remy is working on another project.
04:44Okay, but he's not walking away from yours.
04:46Well, he might as well be.
04:48You know how much he wants this.
04:49That's why he's working himself so hard.
04:52Justin, you don't get it.
04:53Avalon is a rival artist recording her album at the same time as mine.
04:57Which means it's probably going to drop at the same time as mine.
05:00You don't think that's a conflict of interest?
05:01It's possible for both your records to do well.
05:04And it's also possible for that not to be the case.
05:07I've been here before.
05:09Justin, I can't fail at this solo career a second time.
05:12Walked across these homes.
05:14Okay, so one black tea and equal.
05:18Are you all right, love?
05:19Me?
05:20Yeah, nothing to report.
05:26Anyway, Marley can't walk away from the board shop.
05:28He's signed a lease.
05:30Yeah, well, I'm off to see Martha and Rue shortly,
05:33so hopefully will it change his thinking by the time I get back.
05:37Or maybe it's time I had a talk to him alone.
05:40Now, before you start, I heard everything you said.
05:42But Marley and I have a good rapport.
05:44Maybe I'll be able to talk some sense into him.
05:48It is prime location right on the beach.
05:53Why would I give that up?
05:55Because you're never there.
05:57It's where I meet my customers to deliver their boards,
05:59and I'm still running the surf lessons.
06:01Yeah, and the rest of the time it's just dead space.
06:04Look, you wanted to know if manta ray boards are staying at the club.
06:07I promise you it isn't going anywhere, so I'll be good.
06:11No, we're not good.
06:12You can't keep the place shut and work from home.
06:15Why not?
06:16Because it's bringing down the vibe of the place.
06:19Stop saying vibe.
06:20Well, it's not fair on the club,
06:22and it's not fair on all of us
06:24who have backed you every step of the way.
06:27Look, if you can't run the place yourself,
06:29then hire someone to run it for you.
06:31I've already tried, remember?
06:33Well, try again.
06:35If you're not serious about conducting a business there,
06:37well...
06:38Well, what?
06:40Well, you may as well pack it in.
06:43Give the space to someone who wants to be there.
06:47Hello.
06:48Hi!
06:50How's things going here?
06:51Oh, busy, busy.
06:52Plus, guess what?
06:54Avalon Bracken is in the house.
06:57I don't know what that means.
06:59What?
06:59Aw, of course not.
07:04Hey, there's a delivery for you.
07:07Oh!
07:07Home.
07:08Uh, okay, that must be the clothes that I ordered on sale.
07:12That came quick.
07:13Oh.
07:14Have you got a break coming up soon?
07:15Uh, probably not.
07:16It's pretty busy tonight, but...
07:17Hey, why don't you take a seat,
07:19order some food,
07:20and if I have a spare time, I'll come and grab you?
07:23Sure.
07:23I'll come and grab you.
07:24I'll come and grab you.
07:28Hey.
07:29Hi.
07:29Me again.
07:30I thought I'd just get you some nibbles
07:32to go with your drinks on the house.
07:33Of course.
07:35Thanks.
07:36Gosh, I am loving this place.
07:37Good.
07:38Because I was buttering you up for a little favour.
07:40There's always a catch with Mac.
07:43No.
07:43So, I don't know if Remy told you, Avalon,
07:45but this place used to be a live music venue back in the day.
07:49Oh, nice.
07:50Yeah, and I really want to get it going again.
07:52I was hoping that you two would perform tonight.
07:55Tonight?
07:55Yeah.
07:56Look, I know it's really short notice,
07:57but we've got so many people coming in tonight.
07:59It would be absolutely perfect timing.
08:01You know what?
08:02This could be the free drink talking,
08:04but I'm in.
08:04Really?
08:05Mm-hmm.
08:05It's a bit short notice, don't you think?
08:07It's fine.
08:08Like, it might be a bit of a short set,
08:10but we can do it.
08:11Look, Mac, we appreciate the offer,
08:12but it is a no, okay?
08:14Look, I think I'm going to give you
08:15a little bit of time to talk about it first.
08:21Yeah, what's with you?
08:22I thought you'd be keen as...
08:23This place used to be lyrics, regular gig.
08:26Okay, playing here with you
08:28would just start a fire with Kirby.
08:31Does that matter?
08:32It does.
08:33No, it's not happening.
08:34No, don't even start.
08:35It's not.
08:43Dude, I'm proud of our songs.
08:44You should be too.
08:44I am not going to push things with Kirby
08:46any more than I have, right?
08:47End of story.
08:51Can't fault you for loyalty.
08:55Yeah.
08:56I think...
08:57But if this is how you feel,
09:03then I might have a solution
09:05that would fix everything.
09:10Feeling better?
09:12Thanks.
09:13Does that mean you could help me
09:15calling you an idiot
09:16for another five minutes?
09:17So easy.
09:17Comparing yourself to others
09:20is never going to get you anywhere.
09:22You know that.
09:23It's 101 stuff, hey?
09:24You're so talented.
09:26And you've got so much drive.
09:29All you've got to do
09:30is focus on the important stuff.
09:32You,
09:33your work,
09:35and the music,
09:36and don't worry about
09:37who's around you.
09:39Oi, oi.
09:39We come in peace
09:43with a proposition.
09:46Avalon and I
09:47have been offered
09:48a gig of salt tonight.
09:49And we thought
09:50that you could perform with us.
09:54You're serious?
09:57Absolutely.
09:58Girl, I've heard those pipes.
09:59We would sound amazing.
10:01Yeah, it'd be great
10:01to perform together.
10:03No, thanks.
10:05Could you maybe think about it
10:07for more than a second?
10:08Because this one
10:09won't perform without you.
10:11If you want to play the gig,
10:13you should.
10:15You're a superstar.
10:16Thanks, Kirby.
10:17Okay.
10:18Uh, yeah,
10:19let me get Jane.
10:20Jane, just stay there.
10:22Come on, grab my gear.
10:29That was pretty cool of you.
10:32Like you said,
10:34I just need to focus on myself.
10:37If we're falling apart
10:40Hey, guys.
10:41Hi.
10:41Hi, mate.
10:42Uh, Maz,
10:43I was just down the coffee cart
10:44and I couldn't find Lance.
10:45Just in the kitchen.
10:46Oh.
10:47Hey, baby.
10:48Oh, hey.
10:49How's Kirby?
10:50Oh, yeah, she's all right.
10:51Really?
10:52You seem pretty upset.
10:53Well,
10:54the creative process
10:55is such an emotional mind-pill.
10:57I bet.
10:58Anyway, listen,
10:59Remy is playing a gig
11:00at Salt tonight,
11:01so I was wondering...
11:02It's fine.
11:03I can just stay back here
11:04and do the prep for tomorrow.
11:05No, no, no, no.
11:05I was wondering
11:06if you want to come with me
11:07as my day.
11:10I'd love that.
11:12Good.
11:14Okay, there you go.
11:16Now, safe travels
11:17and give my love to Rue and Martha.
11:19Thanks, Marilyn.
11:20I will.
11:21Oh, Palmer,
11:22how'd you get on with Marley?
11:23Oh, hard to say,
11:25to be honest.
11:26But I reckon
11:26I'd given him a chop to chew on.
11:29Maz,
11:30could I get a coffee, please?
11:31Yes, of course.
11:31Get one.
11:40Hi, mate.
11:40Hi.
11:44Levi, hi.
11:45Hey.
11:46You're not going, are you, mate?
11:47Oh, I was thinking about it.
11:48You're not going to stay for the show?
11:50It's a big night for Max.
11:51He's one of the bands here for a while.
11:52Come on, stay.
11:53It'll be fun.
11:55Yeah.
11:55You're all right.
11:56Yeah.
11:58Hey, there you go.
12:01Hey.
12:02Where's Brie tonight?
12:03Oh, she's working.
12:04Oh, next time then.
12:05Yeah, I hope so.
12:06Okay.
12:06Good luck.
12:10Okay, let's do this.
12:11Yep.
12:13Hey.
12:15Quick.
12:16I know you're feeling bad about Kirby,
12:18but she said that she was okay with it.
12:20All right?
12:21It's just you and me, buddy.
12:22I'm sure these people are not magic
12:23you've still got, huh?
12:25Huh?
12:26All right.
12:28Well, hello, Summer Bay.
12:30How are we doing tonight?
12:34Let's keep those good times rolling.
12:35My name is Avalon Bracken.
12:37And with me on guitar is Mr. Remy Carter.
12:41Make some noise for you, my good boy.
12:43There we go.
12:46Remy and I have been working on a couple songs together,
12:49and we'd like to give you all a little sneak peek.
12:52So this first one is a personal favourite.
12:57It's called For Real This Time.
12:59Heartbroken, but you broke it first.
13:06No, I suck, but you were worth.
13:10I call it a psychosis.
13:15It's a stiff end, so cold it burns.
13:22Deep in roses, blood red, but I'm colourblind.
13:29No, it's getting close to sight.
13:38And everything is worse than white.
13:42You can sit by the firelight.
13:46Fix it up for you this time.
13:49Lost in my senses
13:52Can't seem to make up my mind
13:57No getting great outside
14:02And everything is fucked in the way
14:06I haven't danced this much since our wedding.
14:12You having fun then?
14:13Yeah, having a great time.
14:15Thanks for our date night.
14:16Sorry I've been so split lately
14:19Between your garage and managing Kirby.
14:22You know I don't mind.
14:24I'm glad you keep being busy.
14:26Just don't want you thinking
14:28You're not a priority in my life.
14:30The most important thing to me.
14:33You are to me too.
14:36Care for another dance?
14:37No.
14:42Oh, no.
14:44Wow.
14:46I'm so glad you enjoyed the show.
14:55Thank you so much for coming.
14:58Hi.
14:59Me too.
14:59We're so angry.
15:00Oh, the crowd was incredible.
15:02We made them incredible.
15:03Hey.
15:04Night guys.
15:05Great gig.
15:05Night.
15:06See ya.
15:07Please make my night.
15:10And let me rebook you again.
15:11Maybe even for like a regular spot.
15:15Look, we are a little bit busy in the studio at the moment.
15:18But we can let you know after that.
15:20Hey, Remy.
15:21Hi.
15:22Hi.
15:22Hey.
15:23I'm so tired.
15:24Oh, I'm performing again to get out of here, huh?
15:26Uh, he hasn't really been getting much sleep.
15:28Or any, actually.
15:30Oh.
15:30I'm so tired.
15:31I swear I saw Kirby before.
15:33Oh, no.
15:33You would have.
15:33I saw her too.
15:34Yeah.
15:34She was here.
15:39Marley.
15:40It's still working.
15:41No.
15:42I'm going over the rental agreement with the club.
15:45Oh.
15:47Is everything okay?
15:49I'm trying to figure that out.
15:50Oh.
15:50JP gave me this big lecture about keeping the board shop open for the sake of the club.
15:55Stop.
15:55A lecture from John Palmer?
15:58No way.
15:59There is nothing in here that says anything about minimum hours or anything.
16:03Well, of course there isn't.
16:04I mean, you're the one that rents a space, so you can do with it whatever you want.
16:07I mean, within reason, obviously.
16:09Good enough for me.
16:09Ah, problem solved.
16:11Hey.
16:12How was the gig?
16:12Oh, it was so amazing.
16:15I do not want this night to end.
16:17Night, Cap?
16:17Actually, do you mind if we have a quick chat?
16:19Sure.
16:21You in trouble?
16:26Hey.
16:35I thought we agreed not to go down this path.
16:37Well, technically, we didn't agree on that.
16:40I just said I wouldn't fixate on my fidelity.
16:43You also said we'd do this as a team.
16:45Okay, come on.
16:46We're making a big deal of this.
16:48And also, don't even get me started.
16:50On why you opened this in first place.
16:52Mackenzie Booth.
16:53Private.
16:54Please, try not to deflect you.
16:56Is that what I'm doing?
16:58You've been trying for two months.
17:00You don't need this.
17:05Fine.
17:05You're right.
17:06I will put these in the drawer for now.
17:10Right.
17:11No, you're right, Levi.
17:12Okay?
17:12We have only been trying for a couple months.
17:14And it's easy as a last resort.
17:17Done.
17:17You're good?
17:25You're good?
17:28Mom?
17:30They're gone.
17:33What about that girl that comes on the table to dance?
17:36Where did she come from?
17:39Hey.
17:40Hi.
17:42Good night?
17:42Yeah.
17:43Went well.
17:45Can I use your bathroom?
17:46Yeah, sure.
17:47Thanks.
17:53Didn't expect to see you at the gig.
17:56Yeah, I was thinking I was being all stealth.
17:57I gotta say, you guys were amazing tonight.
18:06It was really nice seeing you back in your element.
18:10You know, I never want to hold you back from being your own artist.
18:14So if Avalon gives you that, I'm really happy for you.
18:18As long as you know that I'm on your team.
18:21Okay?
18:22I am committed to finishing this album.
18:24You better be.
18:25Okay.
18:27On that note, I should probably go get some sleep.
18:31Yeah, me too.
18:32I just checked the dorm.
18:34I know only a few more hours, and we will be back in the studio for the last time.
18:38You going back in on your bike?
18:41Yeah.
18:42Yeah, I'll meet you there.
18:43Good night.
18:44Night.
18:45Night.
18:54That sounded positive.
18:57Better stick your back, will ya?
18:59Obviously.
19:01Okay.
19:02Let's have a drink.
19:04No, I'm down to bed.
19:06No, no arguments.
19:08We have to celebrate our very first gig together.
19:10Do you hear the beat of my heart?
19:18It's getting louder and louder.
19:24Baby, tonight we're burning together like a fire.
19:30We are dancing wild and free for your love desire.
19:42Levi.
19:43Levi.
19:44I'm calm.
19:46Is everything alright?
19:48Everything's fine.
19:49I just...
19:50I love you.
19:52Sass, I love you too.
19:54Hmm.
19:56I want you.
19:59I need you.
20:03Now.
20:08I'm sorry for calling it a night, but if I don't get some sleep tomorrow, studio session's going to be hell.
20:14Oh, lightweight.
20:15Goey, you haven't slept in three days.
20:18So?
20:19Neither have I.
20:21Are you serious?
20:22Yeah, I don't have time.
20:25I've been working on this album non-stop.
20:28Well, I don't know how you do it.
20:30Must just not be used to the grind.
20:33No, I just have a little helper.
20:37A present.
20:40From one more product to another.
20:47Make good use of that, my friends.
20:48Well, realistically, I don't want Tana to be my travel companion.
21:08There is no way that I can go to Japan.
21:11Wait, what?
21:11What do you mean?
21:12I don't want a platonic holiday.
21:15To be honest, I don't want to be platonic at all.
21:17You're only telling me this now.
21:18When you come back here, we can talk about it.
21:20You know what?
21:21Forget it.
21:21No, wait, Tana.
21:23Let me...
21:23I heard what happened with Tana.
21:25You alright?
21:25Yeah.
21:26I will be when I actually talk to him.
21:28Do you mind if I wait for him at your place?
21:30Sorry, Tana's on his way to Japan.
21:31Yeah.
21:31I'm sorry.
21:31I'm sorry.
21:31I'm sorry.
21:31I'm sorry.
21:31I'm sorry.
21:32I'm sorry.
21:32I'm sorry.
21:32I'm sorry.
21:32I'm sorry.