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00:01Cross. Good. Good.
00:04That's it. Keep going, guys. Good.
00:13Come on, keep moving. Let's go.
00:15Good.
00:18And good. All right. Take a quick breathe there. We'll get back into it, yeah?
00:21Good?
00:23Pitching.
00:25Just some time to practice after?
00:27Hey, just focus here. Okay?
00:30Ready? All right, guys. Gloves up.
00:33Double jab. Cross. Let's go.
00:35Good. Again.
00:40That's it.
00:49Morning.
00:50Sonny, man.
00:51John, I gave you the key to my house, not the freedom of the palace.
00:55Actually, that should have been the first indication that all was not quite right with my noggin.
01:01It's me giving you a key.
01:03What's all this? You own a garage, though?
01:06They're gifts.
01:07Hmm.
01:08This one's from Bella.
01:11I'm, uh, I'm hanging on to the memories and I'm getting rid of stuff that I don't want and giving it to charity.
01:17But some of this could be worth good money. Are you sure you want to give it all away?
01:20John, if you want it, just take it, all right? I don't want to hang on to it anymore. I've kept way too much junk over the years.
01:27Oh, this is from Will.
01:33This is all very sudden. You okay?
01:36It'd be a lot better if you stopped bumping your gums and helped me carry this out to the cabin.
01:44It's like you've been headhunted.
01:46We're saying that's a good thing, right?
01:48Signing a maintenance contract with the local cab company. That is huge.
01:52It's going to mean more work.
01:53And more money.
01:54Yeah, there are more important things in life than making money, like spending time with you.
01:58That's really sweet, but think about it. We could have more time off, more trips away to see Tory and Vijay and Luke.
02:04Okay.
02:05We agree the money is a good thing, but I don't even know if I'm going to be able to do it because I'm overstretched with my clientele already.
02:13Yeah, well, it would be a shame to turn down loyal customers because you're too busy.
02:17I don't suppose Theo's spoken to you about when he wants to come back to the garage.
02:21No, he hasn't, but I know he's enjoying his surfing lessons and spending time with Lacey.
02:27Yeah, that sounds nice. I would love to spend all my days just surfing and spending time with you.
02:33You just surfed for two hours this morning.
02:36Alright, I'm not going to force him to come back, okay?
02:39I'm just, I'm going to find out if I need to hire someone else, okay?
02:43Because if we're going to work with this...
02:44Have you spoken to Irene?
02:46Hi, John.
02:46Um, not since yesterday. Why?
02:49Oh.
02:52Hey, mate. Yeah, I'm not going to be able to make it in today.
02:57Yes, that would be great if you could handle that. Thank you.
02:59Okay. Yep, I'll talk to you later. Bye.
03:04Hey, if you need to go into work, I'm okay.
03:07Uh, no, I'm going to take care of you today.
03:10Levi.
03:11How are you feeling?
03:12The cramps have died down.
03:14Okay, that's good.
03:16Look, why don't you, uh, rest? You didn't get much sleep last night.
03:18I can make some lunch.
03:19I'm not hungry.
03:21Okay. What about a herbal tea?
03:23That makes you...
03:23Did you just say our members have a coffee?
03:25You know what, maybe I'm going to go sit outside.
03:27Yeah, yeah, let's sit outside.
03:29No, actually, I am going to head into work.
03:32You know, I've got to check on some things for the gig, add some staff to the roster, so...
03:35Oh, maybe someone else could do that.
03:37Well, I think I need to sign off her and everything. It's just easier if I go in.
03:40I just don't think you should go in today.
03:42Okay, Levi, stop. I want to go in.
03:44Maybe a change of senior would be good for me.
03:46Great, I'll drive.
03:47Oh, here I was thinking you about the first round of injections.
03:50You need to stop worrying.
03:52I am just trying to make you as comfortable as possible.
03:55You're the one doing all the hard work, the heavy lifting, the suffering.
03:58Okay, trust me, there is going to be a lot of hard work and suffering down the line.
04:02Crying babies, dirty nappies.
04:05That's all you, mister.
04:07All you.
04:08Hello?
04:15Hey, you want a hand?
04:17No prizes for guessing who sent you.
04:20John's just worried about you.
04:22He didn't come...
04:24Superglue wouldn't keep that blug's gob shut.
04:27Actually, I'm glad you're here, love.
04:29I've got something to give you.
04:31Oh.
04:36Oh, wow.
04:39It's not just a teapot.
04:41When I first gave up the grog, I kept having the urge to drink.
04:45It never really leaves you.
04:47No, I can't imagine how hard that would be.
04:48So I decided that I needed to replace the alcohol with something, you know, break the cycle.
04:54So I bought this.
04:57It was the first time in my life that I ever really fought for myself.
05:03I'm glad you did.
05:04Love, I don't know what the future holds, but I do know that I couldn't have made it this far without friends like you.
05:11Well, I really appreciate it.
05:16But if it means this much to you, maybe you should keep it.
05:19No, love, you keep it.
05:21You'll remember the story that goes with it.
05:25I'll remember the story, and I'll remember my fierce best friend who gave it to him.
05:39Well, I need to buy thicker pads if you keep hitting that hard.
05:41Well, I just pictured Lacey's face, and I'll try not to damage your equipment next time.
05:47Looking forward to it.
05:50Bye.
05:51I'll catch you later.
05:53Are you sure that's a good idea?
05:55If I don't make the first move, we'll never patch things up.
06:02I come in peace.
06:04Maybe we can clear the air?
06:05I wouldn't bother.
06:06Look, I expected a bit of sympathy from you when I told you about my panic attacks.
06:13But I understand that you're hurting, and if there's something I can do...
06:17Look, before you get a warm and fuzzy with me, you should know that I've hired a private investigator.
06:22What? Why?
06:23To look into the accident.
06:25I want my mother's death properly looked into, without bias.
06:29It already was.
06:31Oh, yeah, by Dad's copmates.
06:33I mean, I'm sure he didn't ask them to go easy on his poor daughter who was driving.
06:37Come after me all you want, but don't you think you've hurt Dad enough?
06:40Well, Mum deserves the truth, and I'm going to make sure it comes out.
06:42Well, you'd be crazy to turn it down.
06:55It's not a one-man job, and I don't want to push things, but are you coming back to the garage any time soon?
07:02Well, I have to think about it.
07:04Yeah, fair enough.
07:05It's just I made a commitment to the board shop and to Lacey.
07:08Yeah, no, I get that. I get that.
07:10Um, but if you can't come back now, when do you think you can come back?
07:14The timing's just...
07:16Well, the thing is, I can't do this on my own, and I've got to give the cab company an answer soon,
07:22otherwise they're going to give the contract to someone else.
07:24Well, can't you just hire someone to replace me in the meantime?
07:26Don't you miss it?
07:28Like working on engines and hanging out together?
07:32When do you need to know by?
07:34Just as soon as you can.
07:35You call me when you figure it out.
07:36Hey, Lacey.
07:37Hey! Is everything okay?
07:39Yeah, yeah, yeah.
07:40She's catching up.
07:41Ah.
07:41Bye-bye.
07:42I'll see you guys soon.
07:43See ya.
07:45See, weren't you back at the garage?
07:50Don't worry, I'm not going to abandon you.
07:54So how'd your meeting with the investigator go?
07:57Hide her on the spot.
07:59Even got to tell Joe to her face.
08:02Why does she think the P.I. will make a difference?
08:04Because apparently the cops and my father are all corrupt, which they're not, by the way.
08:12Is there anything I can do?
08:14I'll be fine.
08:15It's my dad I'm worried about, having his integrity questioned, not to mention all the details of mum's dad being brought up again.
08:24I don't want that for him.
08:27He wouldn't cope.
08:27He barely coped the first time around.
08:29I just don't understand how anyone can do something like this to their family.
08:33She's just angry.
08:35She's never been able to accept the truth, so it's impossible for her to move on.
08:39Yeah, but surely even if the P.I. investigates, they're just going to land in the same place.
08:43I think you're right.
08:47A new investigation will prove once and for all that the crash was just a horrible accident.
08:53And your sister will have to believe what the P.I. finds.
08:55She is the one paying for it.
08:56It'll put Dad through the wringer, but it could be worth it if Lacey finally accepts the truth.
09:00And if she could actually forgive me.
09:04That would make Dad really happy.
09:13Love, could you chuck us that bin bag, please?
09:20Sure.
09:21Don't you want to keep some of that?
09:23You work really hard to raise money for them.
09:26It's only promotional stuff, love.
09:27I've got no need for it.
09:37That's the book that Donald Fisher wrote.
09:39The one that Hayley illustrated.
09:41Yeah, first of many, love.
09:44That is a Byron.
09:45You can't throw this out.
09:47Why?
09:47It's not likely I'm going to read it again, love.
09:54Isn't this from Maddie's colour run?
09:57Yeah, well, again, I'm not likely to wear it, am I?
10:00I read.
10:01You've held on to all of this stuff because it means something.
10:04You can't just throw it away.
10:06Leah, love, I want it gone.
10:09Now, either you help me or you don't.
10:11Why don't we go to the diner and have some lunch?
10:13I am starving.
10:14Why?
10:15Because I'm not likely to have anything edible in the fridge.
10:17Can we please just take a breather?
10:19We can do all this later.
10:22All right, just give me a moment to freshen up.
10:24Honestly, John, I don't see what the problem is.
10:32Just because you've decided to hoard every possession you've ever owned.
10:35No, no, it wasn't so much the act of decluttering itself.
10:38It was more of the way she was going about it.
10:40Oh, maybe you had to be there.
10:44Hello.
10:46How's the spring cleaning going?
10:48I was going great, guns, till you sent Leah over to Stickybeak.
10:52Penningham, you pair are as subtle as sledgehammers.
10:56Well, you know what they say, Irene.
10:58Clean space, clean mind.
11:00Thank you, Maz.
11:00You have to admit, this has come out of blue.
11:03And what are you trying to achieve exactly, like an empty house?
11:08A distraction.
11:10Look, if you must know, I am trying to get my affairs in order before the inevitable happens.
11:17You're doing fine.
11:19Yeah, today, love.
11:20But this illness will get me eventually.
11:24And I don't want to leave behind a lifetime of stuff.
11:29I don't want to leave a household full of junk for my loved ones to have to deal with.
11:33That wouldn't be fair.
11:35That is a long way off.
11:37And you don't have to do it today.
11:39And surely not all in one day.
11:41Yeah, but I don't want to drag it out.
11:44Every memento that I hold, there's a memory there.
11:50There's a reminder that one day, maybe soon, I won't even have my whole life.
11:59It'll be gone.
12:01The people and the memories.
12:03So I need to get this done.
12:06But, Irene, it's...
12:07No, John, please, enough.
12:10I am trying very hard to face my future front on.
12:14And I would really appreciate it if my friends could support me, please.
12:20Down in the coastline
12:27So, you...
12:34Grab a late lunch?
12:37Oh, that's the time?
12:39I had no idea.
12:40It's really flown.
12:41I've talked your ear off.
12:42I'm sorry.
12:43Oh, no, I'm happy to listen.
12:46Um, I might get a change in bed for a swim.
12:50Thanks for everything, though.
12:51Yeah, no, all good.
12:52Rain check on lunch?
12:53Sure.
13:00Okay, I will be back in ten minutes.
13:02What?
13:03I'll come give you a hand.
13:03No, I'll be fine.
13:04Hey, why don't you go and catch up with Tarnere?
13:07I'll be back soon.
13:10Is she all right?
13:16Yeah, she's, uh, she's fine.
13:18She's just a bit under the weather.
13:20Because of the IVF drugs?
13:23How do you know about that?
13:25Well, Mac told me you're trying.
13:27That's great, by the way.
13:27She was in a lot of pain this morning.
13:32Well, she's doing OK now?
13:34That's all she says.
13:36Mate, you're a doctor.
13:37Shouldn't you know this stuff?
13:38I'm not much of one when all I can do is watch her go through hell
13:41to create the future that we want.
13:44I just have to stand there completely useless.
13:47Yeah, I know how that feels.
13:50I appreciate the sentiment, Tarnere, but I don't think you do it.
13:53You know, there was a time, actually a couple,
13:56when I was pacing in the hospital waiting room
13:59wondering if you could save my son and his mother.
14:06That must have been hard.
14:08How'd you get through that?
14:10I just had to suck it up.
14:12The best thing you can do for Mac is to stay strong
14:15and just be there for it.
14:17Hey.
14:27How's it looking?
14:28Yeah, good.
14:29I've got the stage higher covered
14:31and now I just have to do the...
14:32rosters.
14:34Oh.
14:37I really thought these crimes were going on.
14:39All right, why don't I take you home?
14:40No, no, no.
14:40I've got to finish the rosters.
14:43Listen, I know this is a lot for you.
14:45I wish there was some way I could take away this pain.
14:47Mm-hmm.
14:49Yell at me all you want.
14:50Throw something at me if it makes you feel better.
14:53Because I'm not going anywhere.
14:56I'm sorry.
14:56I've been all over the place.
14:59Look.
15:00Let me pack this up.
15:02You grab your things.
15:03I'll take you home.
15:04We'll seat you up on the couch.
15:06We can do the rosters there.
15:08Okay.
15:17Whoa.
15:18Starting early.
15:19Well, I'm celebrating, actually.
15:21It's nice to be finally doing something positive
15:23about the accident.
15:25The investigator's going to get me the proof that I need.
15:30Are you thinking about the garage?
15:34No.
15:35We must miss working there.
15:36It's been ages.
15:38Yeah, but getting to surf every day
15:39is a pretty great alternative.
15:42Look, if you need to go back to your proper job for a bit,
15:44that's fine.
15:45We can find a solution.
15:47This is not your problem.
15:49Yeah, but it counts, Rob.
15:50If we need to stop surf lessons for a bit,
15:52we probably can.
15:53Hey, baby, I'm not going to leave you in the lurch, all right?
15:56I'm so cool to stick around until Marley gets back.
16:02Oh, it's the investigator.
16:04Better get it.
16:06Hello, it's Lacey.
16:10It's important for Alzheimer's patients
16:12to get their affairs in order while in the early stages.
16:16Yeah, I get that.
16:17Especially while making important decisions
16:20to reduce the burden on loved ones once they...
16:23Oh, God, it's too awful.
16:25I don't think about it.
16:26So, Dr. Google's saying Irene's not overreacting.
16:30We are.
16:30Well, maybe.
16:33But it's Irene.
16:34It's our Irene.
16:36Look, I understand there are practical considerations,
16:38but this all came on so quickly.
16:41It's very sudden.
16:42She's definitely gone from zero to 100 right before our eyes.
16:46Exactly.
16:47That just doesn't sit right with me.
16:50Maybe we need to support her decision.
16:52We don't want her thinking that we're undermining her independence.
16:55We can't force her to keep her things.
16:58Yes, but she's still got a life to lead,
17:00and she can't do that in an empty house.
17:04Who got to?
17:05Just tell me.
17:06No.
17:07No, I don't want you to apologise.
17:09I want you to do what I hired you to do.
17:11Yes, and I'll be expecting a refund of my deposit.
17:15What happened?
17:16The investigator turned down my case.
17:18Like, apparently it wouldn't be good for business
17:20to get offside with the local sergeant.
17:21Oh, babe, I'm so sorry.
17:23Unbelievable.
17:25How did the investigator find out about your dad so quickly?
17:29Well, the only people who knew I had hired her
17:31were you, me,
17:32and my beloved sister.
17:40It was you, wasn't it?
17:53Me what?
17:54Oh, don't play dumb with me.
17:55Where did you even get the number?
17:57I have no idea.
17:57Or did you get dad to shut it down for you?
17:59Lacey, I seriously have no idea what you're talking about.
18:00No, no, no, of course you did.
18:02You ran straight to dad,
18:03and you got him to shut down my investigator.
18:05Sorry?
18:06He's still covering your tracks for you, isn't he?
18:10Well, don't worry.
18:29The only two words you need today are I and do.
18:32John is our song.
18:34Yeah, well, don't sound so worried.
18:35I've got everything under control.
18:36Before the gates are closed
18:42I can see it in your eyes
18:45That you're leaving me behind
18:48It's me.
18:52Hey, you've finished talking about me down the diner, have you?
18:56Come in.
18:57We're worried about you, that's all.
19:01No big deal.
19:02I'm just getting organised.
19:03Fine, but there needs to be some sort of balance to this.
19:08Balance?
19:08Yeah, look, you don't have to stop preparing for your future.
19:12Just please make sure you live now.
19:15Gee, that's a bit dramatic, John, even for you.
19:18Look, throw away as many possessions as you like if you need to downsize, that's fine.
19:23Thank you for your permission.
19:24As long as it's only possessions you're throwing away.
19:29You're my best mate.
19:31And we've got a lot of things to do and a lot of memories yet to make.
19:36John?
19:36Well, throw out all your stuff.
19:38That's good.
19:40But keep your friends close.
19:43Now, be here for us.
19:44Be present.
19:47I won't lose you from my life one second before I have to.
19:51I damn well refuse to.