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00:01Closer each day
00:04I'm in no way
00:08Love, love, love it.
00:09Sorry I missed that.
00:10Tell us how you really feel.
00:12Well, how do you feel?
00:13Sorry to interrupt.
00:14I've got a question that you have, isn't it?
00:16Yeah, have a gamer around, I'll come find you.
00:18What the hell are you doing?
00:20I'm so sorry.
00:22Careful, he's a bit fussy today.
00:24Oh my God.
00:25Hi.
00:26Really good, isn't it?
00:27Yeah.
00:28Oh, I'm a nurse.
00:29I've had plenty of fussy babies.
00:30She was just helping me out.
00:32I was trying to read the brochure for Irene's house.
00:34Why didn't you tell me she was selling up, by the way?
00:36Where are you guys going to live now?
00:37I will deal with it, okay?
00:38It's none of your business.
00:39If it involves my son, then yes, Harper, it is my business.
00:42You see, there are some things you should know about him
00:44if you want to have a good relationship with him.
00:46Alright.
00:47He loves his mum, you know, even though she doesn't want him.
00:49He loves her more than anything in the world.
00:51Cohen, this is Adrian.
00:53He's your father.
00:54Hey, Cohen.
00:56Hi.
00:57Do you want to pass that around a bit?
01:00Yeah.
01:01I think Dad's having fun, don't you?
01:03I reckon he's having the time of his life, mate.
01:05Five minutes and he's already calling him Dad.
01:08Oh!
01:09Sorry.
01:10Alright.
01:11I was kinda hoping the coast would be clear by now.
01:14About before I didn't realise Harper was there.
01:17Yeah.
01:18That's a moment that definitely happened.
01:21So did you talk to her?
01:22I take it she didn't love me holding Archie.
01:24She was fine.
01:25That's not the bye bye I got.
01:26Okay, she wasn't fine, but it's not like we were doing anything wrong.
01:30I didn't mention this, but when I was at the house inspection at Irene's, Harper kinda showed up.
01:36And?
01:37She didn't look too happy to find me in her room looking at her stuff.
01:39Right.
01:40I can see how that might be.
01:41Incredibly awkward?
01:42Yeah.
01:43Don't stress about it, okay?
01:44It's too late for that.
01:45I'd obviously rather not be on your ex's bad side.
01:46You're not.
01:47You're not.
01:48You're not.
01:49You're not.
01:50You're not.
01:51Harper has other things to worry about right now.
01:52Like what?
01:53Like where she's going to live.
01:54Of course.
01:55Sorry.
01:56Seriously, Harper doesn't need to be an issue for you, okay?
01:59I'm sorry.
02:00I'm sorry.
02:01That's right.
02:02I'm sorry.
02:03I'm sorry.
02:04I'm sorry.
02:05I'm sorry.
02:06I'm sorry.
02:07I'm sorry.
02:08You're not.
02:09You're not.
02:10I'm sorry.
02:11You're not.
02:12I'm sorry.
02:13I'm sorry.
02:14I'm sorry.
02:15I'm sorry.
02:16I'm sorry.
02:17I'm sorry.
02:18I'm sorry.
02:19I'm sorry.
02:20It's okay, little dude. It's okay.
02:25I'm gonna miss this place, too.
02:28Yeah.
02:37We'll find somewhere nice for us to live.
02:40I don't know how yet, but I'm gonna promise.
02:50I'm pretty good with that footy.
02:52Yeah, thanks. My friend Cash told me. How's he caught?
02:54Well, maybe we can all play a game together sometime.
02:56Really?
02:57Yeah. As long as you promise to go easy on me.
02:59Yeah, not a chance.
03:00You wanna play some pool?
03:02Yeah, sure.
03:07Ruth?
03:08Who?
03:09You were away with the Pixies.
03:12Oh, yeah. I was just thinking how long it will take
03:16before Adrian asks to take Cohen with him.
03:19Has he said that's what he wants?
03:21No.
03:22Well, don't go getting ahead of yourself.
03:25I have to prepare myself, don't I?
03:28Whichever way it goes, it's not gonna happen overnight.
03:31Well, everything else is happening pretty fast.
03:32I mean, this morning this man was a complete stranger,
03:35and now...
03:37He's Cohen's dad.
03:43Sorry, sorry, sorry to interrupt, but we've gotta go.
03:46Already?
03:47We've gotta get you fed, mate.
03:49If it's okay, can Dad come to dinner?
03:52Oh, I'm sure you all have plans.
03:54What?
03:55Nothing that can't include you.
03:58Yeah, no, absolutely.
03:59I mean, you're more than welcome.
04:02Well, I guess I'm coming to dinner.
04:03Awesome.
04:04So, Aging really is the father?
04:14But he and A doesn't lie.
04:16Good for Cohen.
04:18How's Rude taking the news?
04:20Well, it's definitely affected her.
04:23I'll check in on her later.
04:25Sure, she'll appreciate that.
04:26Yeah, call me if you need anything.
04:27Alright.
04:29Finally, I'm starving.
04:31Oh, well, you'll have to keep starving because this is for cash.
04:34Right.
04:35Enjoy.
04:37Oi.
04:38What's your food delivery?
04:39Oh, I thought you might be hungry.
04:40Really?
04:41Yeah.
04:43It's not normally your favourite place to hang out.
04:45Oh, maybe not, but I had some free time.
04:47You just thought you'd spend it here.
04:48Yeah.
04:49Right.
04:53So, I heard you like fantasy books.
04:57I'm guessing you told him that.
04:59Is that okay?
05:00Of course it is.
05:01There's something I want to show you, actually.
05:05Do you know who that is?
05:07Is that me?
05:08Mm-hmm.
05:11I was so little.
05:12You still are.
05:13I'm going to check it out.
05:14Oh, my gosh, it's such a beautiful photo.
05:18Yeah, it is.
05:20So, I was wondering if you're free tomorrow,
05:22if we could maybe go to the beach?
05:25Um, depends if that's alright with everyone.
05:27Hi. Yeah.
05:28Good evening.
05:29How's it going, mate?
05:30Yeah, good.
05:31We're going to the beach tomorrow.
05:32How are you now?
05:34If that's alright?
05:35Of course it is.
05:37I'm heading to the bar.
05:39Next round's on me.
05:40I'll give you a hand.
05:44Hey, mate.
05:45Can I get another round to the table in the middle
05:47and a beer for me?
05:48Sure.
05:49Thanks.
05:51How's it all going?
05:52Well, I wanted to hate him.
05:54But he's actually a really nice guy.
05:57You know, when it comes to kids in care,
05:59this is the kind of result we all hope for.
06:02Look, Tony, I appreciate all the food.
06:09But I know you're buttering me up for something,
06:11so why don't you just come out with it?
06:14Okay.
06:16How would you feel if Harper and Archie moved in with us?
06:24I'd feel confused.
06:26Well, Irene's selling the house.
06:27They need somebody to stay.
06:29Well, you know I don't have a problem with Harper.
06:33But in what world would it be a good idea for her to move in with you?
06:36The one where Archie's my son.
06:39She's still in love with you.
06:40It's not about that.
06:41Yes, it is.
06:42How is Harper going to feel seeing you and Joe snuggling up on the couch?
06:46We're not even together.
06:47Yet.
06:48I'm worried about my kid.
06:50I don't think it's a good idea for you to move your ex-fiancee into your house.
07:00Hey.
07:01Hey.
07:02Come in.
07:03Everything okay?
07:04Everything's fine.
07:06What's this?
07:07Ah, the first stages of Irene's trip around the world.
07:09She's going to travel once the house is sold.
07:12Ah.
07:13It's all happening.
07:14Yeah.
07:15She moves fast.
07:17Anyway, what's going on?
07:19I have a proposition for you.
07:20Okay.
07:21Move in with me.
07:23What?
07:24Archie can come stay with me until you find something more permanent.
07:27You serious?
07:28This way you don't have to take the first thing that's available.
07:30You can wait for something perfect.
07:32You don't have to do that.
07:33Dana and I can figure it out.
07:35Look.
07:36Let me do this for you.
07:37Just so I know that you and Archie are safe.
07:41What do you think?
07:43Oh, I think it's insane.
07:47But I also think it's been a really long time since I've had to worry about where I'm going to live.
07:53I know.
07:57You really think this could work?
07:59Absolutely.
08:15What time is Dad meeting us?
08:17Ah, he should be here any minute.
08:18Yeah, great.
08:23It's just a day at the beach with his dad.
08:28There's nothing to be nervous about.
08:30No, I'm not.
08:31I'm not nervous about that.
08:32I am.
08:33I want to have a talk with Adrian.
08:35About what?
08:37About what his intentions are.
08:39You know, Dad, for all we know, he's not in a position to take Cohen full-time,
08:43so I want to tell him that I'm open to sharing custody.
08:47I told you not to go getting ahead of yourself.
08:49I'm not getting ahead of myself.
08:50The ball's in his court.
08:52I think it would be helpful for him to know where I stand.
08:55It's way too early to be having these sorts of conversations, true?
08:59I mean, just hold your horses, sit back and take each day as it comes.
09:04Yeah, okay.
09:05All that matters is doing the right thing by the boy.
09:10Dad!
09:11Hey, mate.
09:12You keen for a kick?
09:13Yeah.
09:17Hey.
09:24Hey.
09:25Hey.
09:26What's up?
09:27You need something?
09:28I'm just here to follow up with David about the Cohen situation.
09:30All right, Sarge's not in yet, but from what I hear, it's gone well.
09:32Hmm.
09:34Anyway, my shift is over.
09:35Actually, there is something that I wanted to ask you.
09:38Tana's offered for Archie and me to move in with you guys.
09:42Has he?
09:43He didn't tell you?
09:45No, he mentioned that he was thinking about it.
09:47It's crazy, right?
09:48Yeah, it's something.
09:50So, is it something you would be cool with?
09:53I know having a baby in the house isn't ideal.
09:56Um, I think...
09:58I think that you should do whatever's best for your son.
10:03I'll admit it's a relief to have the option.
10:05I was dreading the idea of taking a newborn to a bunch of rental inspections.
10:09Yeah, that sounds like a nightmare.
10:17Oi, idiot!
10:19Seriously?
10:20Did you listen to a single thing I said yesterday?
10:22I did.
10:23I just ignored it.
10:25Then why bother asking my opinion at all?
10:27I get it.
10:28This whole thing could be a disaster.
10:30But I decided it was worth the risk to have my son living with me.
10:34So that's what this is really about?
10:36I want to help Papa.
10:37I do.
10:38And?
10:39Also, I want to see my boy take his first steps.
10:44Is that so bad?
10:45I figured this way maybe I won't miss out on so much.
10:50You're going to have to play this one very carefully.
10:52I know.
10:53Okay?
10:54Because it's going to be real easy for one of the women in your life to end up hurt here.
10:58I'll cross that bridge if it comes to it.
11:01I've got a boot camp to run.
11:02Right, so what did you think about the inspection yesterday?
11:09Oh, you're across a lot.
11:10Well, Irene was very excited to see you and your dad considering the place.
11:14Well, yeah.
11:15The house is amazing.
11:16And I think Dad loved it too.
11:19But why wouldn't he?
11:20It's a beautiful spot.
11:22So you guys would know Irene's housemates then?
11:24Uh, yeah.
11:25Of course.
11:26Why?
11:27I ran into one of them when I was at the inspection.
11:29Oh, um, Dana or Harper?
11:32Harper.
11:33Is she always...
11:34Intense?
11:35What do you mean?
11:36What do you mean?
11:37Well, she just seems really stressed.
11:39Well, being a single mum is pretty harsh.
11:42Of course.
11:43Yeah.
11:44What are we talking about?
11:45Oh, the house hunt and why you're dragging your feet.
11:47What do you mean?
11:48We looked at a place yesterday.
11:49Yeah, and you still haven't put an offer in yet.
11:51I think someone has her heart set on Irene's house.
11:54They're giving information to the homeowner's friends.
11:57Not exactly the best negotiation tactic.
11:59Well, a house like that is not going to stay on the market for long.
12:02If we want it, we're going to have to move fast.
12:03It's a big decision.
12:04Oh, you always do this.
12:06You drag your feet until the good thing slips through your fingers.
12:08That's not true.
12:09I'll handle it.
12:10Will you?
12:11Yes.
12:12Leave me alone.
12:13Okay.
12:14Bye.
12:15Bye.
12:16Bye.
12:17What?
12:18Bye.
12:19Bye.
12:20Bye.
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12:45Bye.
12:46Bye.
12:47You know the drill, warming up, stretching, let's go.
12:52Make sure to swing your shoulders too, you're going to be doing a lot of upper body work
12:56today.
12:57Okay, partnering up, grab you some pads and some boxing gloves, going to start with some
13:12boxing drills.
13:13Sounds like you've got a lot of problems, sounds like you've got a lot of issues, sounds
13:25like you've got a lot of issues.
13:26Sounds like you've got a lot of issues.
13:27Sounds like you're stuck with me.
13:28I'm going to start with one minute of straight punches, okay?
13:31Yep.
13:32You ready?
13:33Ready?
13:34Yep.
13:35Let's go.
13:36Let's do it.
13:43Sorry.
13:44What's wrong?
13:45I'm actually just not feeling that well, I'm going to go.
13:56Here we go.
14:09One chocolate milkshake.
14:10Thank you very much.
14:11What do we say mate?
14:13You're welcome.
14:14Now enjoy the sugar hit.
14:15We'll pay for that later.
14:16Or I will.
14:17Healthy juices from now on.
14:18Scouts on her.
14:19You were a scout?
14:20No, sorry, it's just a saying.
14:23Hey, um, can you wait here for a minute?
14:25I just want to have a quick word with Ruel and David.
14:27Yeah, sure.
14:28Um, listen, I was wondering if I could take Cohen for a walk, just the two of us.
14:37I think we need some time to talk.
14:39Yeah, that should be fine.
14:40Yeah.
14:41Our tops.
14:42We won't go far.
14:43Sure, no problem.
14:44Thanks.
14:45Hey, Cohen, do you want to head down to the beach?
14:49Yeah, sure.
14:50Why don't you leave that here?
14:52We'll just, we'll walk.
14:53Yeah, I'll take it.
14:54Have fun.
14:56Thanks for the help.
15:09No worries.
15:13So, when do you want to move out of Irene's?
15:17Do you want to wait till the place is sold or move earlier?
15:24What is it?
15:25Ah, I can't move in with you.
15:29You said you wanted to do them.
15:31Yeah, I know, but I'm going to find a place with Dana.
15:34We're kind of a package deal anyway, I'm sorry.
15:36Papa, you don't have to do this.
15:38No, I do.
15:39And we both know why.
15:55Hey.
15:56Hey.
15:57Hey.
15:58If you can stop worrying, not for a night she aren't moving in.
16:03Why not?
16:04She changed her mind.
16:06Right.
16:07You must be disappointed.
16:09I am.
16:10Still, I can't help but think this is for the best.
16:13You would say.
16:14Oh, come on.
16:15You know I'm right.
16:16Keeps things simple and it leaves life open for new possibilities.
16:20Hey.
16:21I thought you were sick.
16:35I bounced back.
16:36Hey, you don't get to judge me.
16:38You're just my trainer.
16:39Really?
16:40Because it looks like you're just sitting up here alone hiding.
16:43Actually, I'm very busy.
16:44I have an important call to me.
16:46What's that for?
16:47I'm making an offer on a house.
16:50Irene.
16:51Unless you have a problem with that.
16:54No.
16:55No, I think it's great.
16:56Papa and Archie will land on their feet.
16:58I'll make sure of it.
17:01Okay.
17:02Well, wish me luck.
17:08Take a look at that.
17:12Gross.
17:15So, what's your favourite footy team?
17:18As in soccer?
17:19As in real footy?
17:20Probably the Raiders.
17:22You?
17:23I don't know yet, but the Raiders do sound pretty cool.
17:28So, do you have anything else you'd like to ask?
17:30Apart from my favourite footy team.
17:35How long were you and mum together?
17:37Long enough to fall in love.
17:40I didn't have you.
17:42I thought you were the best thing that ever happened to us.
17:49Then why'd you leave?
17:52I didn't want to.
17:53Trust me.
17:54But things were tough with your mum.
17:57You weren't getting on.
17:59And she told me she wanted me to go.
18:02You could have stayed.
18:03You could have said no.
18:04No, I couldn't.
18:05I couldn't.
18:06Look.
18:08I'm sorry we lost so much time together.
18:11Hey, it wasn't what I wanted.
18:12It was your mother's choice.
18:13No, I don't believe you.
18:15She told me I wasn't your father.
18:16She lied to you.
18:17My mum is not a liar.
18:19Sorry.
18:20I don't even mean to upset you.
18:23Hey, look.
18:24Maybe we can start over.
18:25Yeah?
18:26Talk about you.
18:28I don't want to talk anymore.
18:29Jo.
18:30Guess what I did this morning.
18:32What?
18:33Made an offer on Irene's house.
18:35And do you know what happened next?
18:36Pretty sure I did.
18:37Yeah.
18:38Someone else already made a better one.
18:39Yeah.
18:40Look, hang on a second.
18:41Let's continue this conversation in private.
18:42No, Dad.
18:43This is what happens when you drag your feet.
18:45Someone else comes and snatches the perfect house out from underneath you.
18:48I know mum was a spontaneous one, but you need to start living life again or you're going to end up a sad, lonely, homeless old man.
18:49Is that right?
18:50Yes.
18:51The other offer.
18:52The better one.
18:53That was funny.
18:54I didn't know what I did this morning.
18:55I didn't know what I did this morning.
18:56I didn't know what I did this morning.
18:57I didn't know what I did this morning.
18:58I didn't know what I did this morning.
18:59I didn't know what I did this morning.
19:00What?
19:01Made an offer on Irene's house.
19:02And do you know what happened next?
19:03Pretty sure I did.
19:04Yeah.
19:05Someone else already made a better one.
19:06Yeah.
19:07Hang on a second.
19:08Let's continue this conversation in private.
19:09No, Dad.
19:10This is what happens when you drag your feet.
19:11I'm going to end up a sad, lonely, homeless old man.
19:14Is that right?
19:15Yes.
19:16The other offer.
19:17The better one.
19:18That was me.
19:20What?
19:21I told you I'd handle it.
19:23Why did you go and make an offer?
19:24Well, because I didn't believe you.
19:26Yeah, well, I thought about it and realised it's the exact kind of home your mum would have loved
19:31and she'd be as angry as you are if I didn't take the leap, so...
19:38Oh, Dad, I'm so proud of you!
19:40I haven't accepted the offer yet.
19:42But, yeah, not bad for a sad and lonely old man.
19:45Oh, well, at least she won't be homeless now.
19:52Ah, come on, Rua.
19:53It hasn't been an hour yet.
19:55I'm sure they're both fine.
19:57I know you're worried, but from what I've seen, Adrian's really good.
20:01Come on.
20:02Oh, yeah, no.
20:03So far, so good.
20:05You've done well today.
20:06I really didn't do anything.
20:08Well, you gave Adrian your blessing to spend some time with the boy and that's good for both of them.
20:13And I know it mustn't have been easy for you.
20:15I didn't really have a choice.
20:18Hey, that was a quick hour.
20:20Yeah, yeah.
20:21I think you've had enough.
20:24Right, well, I'll leave you all to it.
20:26Thank you again.
20:27No problem.
20:29Open gates up again soon, mate.
20:32Aren't you going to say goodbye to your day?
20:36Well, that's okay.
20:37We'll talk later.
20:41See ya.
20:42Yeah, bye.
20:47What's wrong?
20:48Nothing.
20:49I just wanted to come back.
20:51Did something happen with your dad?
20:54I don't care that he's my dad.
20:55I don't like him.
20:56I'm stronger on my own.
21:04How'd you go with Colin?
21:06That was great.
21:07Until it wasn't.
21:08They can see how they go next time.
21:10Why should I force him to spend time with Adrian?
21:12It might be worthwhile giving Adrian a second chance.
21:15I don't think Colin feels comfortable with that.
21:17One bad conversation doesn't mean we give up.
21:19If we did that every time our kids rejected us, we'd never see them again.
21:23You can't be here.
21:24I just want to talk to my son.
21:25He doesn't want to see you.
21:26He can tell me that himself.
21:27Cohen!
21:28You can't come in here.
21:29Listen, you can't come in here.
21:30I have a right to see my son.
21:31If you don't leave, I'm going to call the police.