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00:00I just wanted you to know that I bought a house in the area.
00:11It's a big place, so there's a bedroom for you.
00:15And Jo?
00:16It's her home too.
00:17Well then you know what my answer is.
00:19I want us to do another round of IVF.
00:20I really want to do it too.
00:22I'm so scared to disappoint you again.
00:23What do you mean disappoint me?
00:25Look, if it doesn't happen, yeah, I'll be disappointed.
00:27But not by you.
00:29I'm sorry we lost so much time together.
00:31It was your mother's choice.
00:32She told me I wasn't your father.
00:33She lied to me.
00:34My mum is not a liar.
00:35I didn't mean to upset him.
00:36Yeah, I know that.
00:37And he knows that.
00:38He wants to give you another chance.
00:40Hey, mate.
00:41Hey.
00:42I wanted to apologise for what I said about your mum.
00:45I let my feelings get the better of me.
00:46You want to go for a walk?
00:48Sure.
00:50Progress.
00:52It is.
00:53Summer Bay is not going to be the same without you.
00:56But I know this is what you want.
00:58And I, for one, could not be happier for you.
01:06No regrets?
01:07None, love.
01:08Life's too short.
01:15I gave my colleagues a heads up that I'll be taking time off in two weeks.
01:24For the next moment?
01:25Yeah.
01:28Great.
01:31Sorry.
01:32It's just...
01:33Two weeks feels like a lifetime away.
01:35And I'm so sick of being stuck in this hole in that.
01:38I'm not a fan of it either.
01:40But it will be worth it.
01:43Okay?
01:43My home is where you are.
01:53Hey.
01:54Hey.
01:56Did you finish work early?
01:57No, I'm on my break.
01:58But I thought you could use some muscles to help carry all your stuff up.
02:01Sure.
02:02Thanks.
02:04Wait.
02:06Do you mind shaking all the sand off me first?
02:08All right, Nipri.
02:13I'd hate to be in their shoes right now.
02:16Yeah.
02:18The whole IVF thing must be rough.
02:20Yeah.
02:23Just wish there was something we could do to make them feel better.
02:32Hey.
02:33I managed to grab some leftover cake from the party.
02:36Well done, you.
02:38And she said to make sure you got that.
02:41Oh, Irene.
02:44Well, come on.
02:44Let's hear it.
02:45Dear Rue, I wish you every success in this journey you're on.
02:55There'll be challenges, tough decisions, but you'll be right.
02:58You listen to your heart and your head.
03:01They say it takes a village.
03:03Well, Summer Bay is the best flippin' village there is.
03:07Too right.
03:08Ask for help when you need it.
03:10Your mates will be there.
03:12It's true.
03:12But trust your instincts.
03:15They don't lie.
03:17Well, this is it, darling.
03:20It's been an honour and a privilege, Ruth Stewart.
03:26Hey, Rue.
03:27What's wrong?
03:28No, nothing, darling.
03:29I'm absolutely fine.
03:30She's sad, mate.
03:32But it's happy sad.
03:34It's sad.
03:42I almost crashed the party.
03:46One day I watched you play.
03:48Yeah, well, you missed out today because I was on fire.
03:50Mm-hmm.
03:51Well, you can give me a private performance later.
03:54Mm-hmm.
03:55You're on.
03:56So, how was it?
03:58It was good.
04:00Even your dad was there.
04:01Why?
04:01Did someone get too wild and call the cops?
04:03No, but I think he was there because he just bought Irene's house.
04:06Well, I'm glad I wasn't there, then.
04:11Give me a break.
04:12Can we talk, please?
04:13Yeah, keep walking, Jo.
04:14I am.
04:21Hi, Dad.
04:25Okay.
04:25Sure.
04:26When?
04:26When?
04:26It was fun watching you struggle, and then it just got sad.
04:36Oh, come on.
04:37Stand in front of the side.
04:38Not that bad.
04:38Okay.
04:39No, no.
04:40You get in here, too.
04:42Come on.
04:51It's really cute.
04:52It's even a good one of me.
04:54Yeah, you don't look 100 years old for once.
04:56Oh, that's a bit harsh.
04:57Oh, but fair.
04:58Anyway, why are we doing this now?
05:00I thought we weren't moving for ages.
05:02You sure about that?
05:04Are they for the house?
05:06Bingo.
05:07The agent dropped them off.
05:08We can move in when we want.
05:17There's only four sets of knives and forks.
05:20Marilyn's working the diner shift with Leah.
05:22They wanted to be together the first night without Irene.
05:25Here, can you put them out?
05:26My dad will like these.
05:28Green's his favourite colour.
05:29Oh, is it now?
05:30Hi, come on in.
05:31Hi.
05:33Dad, hi.
05:35Oh, I hope I'm not too early.
05:36No, not at all.
05:37Dinner's almost ready.
05:37Yeah.
05:38I got something for you.
05:39Oh, cool.
05:42I was about to borrow this from the library.
05:44Yeah?
05:44You picked a winner.
05:45I'm fine.
05:46You want to come read it with me?
05:47Sure.
05:53Classic.
05:54What are you laughing at?
05:55Oh, it's just my mum.
05:56She likes to send me funny memes.
05:59Your mum?
06:00I mean, it's mine and Emma.
06:02Yeah.
06:03Uh, and you got a pop.
06:05Um, and there's also my brother and sister.
06:08So, my uncle and auntie?
06:10Yeah, and they got kids, so I guess you have some cousins as well.
06:15Well, how many are they?
06:16How old are they?
06:16What are their names?
06:17One question at a time, honey.
06:18Come on.
06:21What?
06:22No, I'm not messy.
06:24Okay, well, who always makes a bed?
06:27And who always follows all the washing?
06:28And who does all the vacuuming?
06:31Should I go on?
06:32Yeah, please don't.
06:35Wait, you guys leaving already?
06:37Uh, yeah, why?
06:38We're going to come have dinner with you.
06:40Oh, sorry, we've already eaten.
06:41Well, could you save for a drink at least?
06:42You could have a mocktail.
06:44I think we're both pretty tired.
06:46And we're going to be the greatest company, so.
06:48Okay.
06:48We'll see you at home.
06:50Okay.
06:51See you.
06:51See you.
06:51Bye.
06:54It's not just me, all right?
06:55They're really flat.
06:57Can you blame them?
06:59Yeah, I don't know what's worse for them.
07:00The stress of the hormone injections
07:01or the waiting around.
07:03I reckon they need a distraction.
07:05Yeah, like what?
07:07I don't know.
07:08Something fun.
07:11Surprise day.
07:12You know, we can organise something.
07:14I can leave.
07:15I just need to show up and switch off for a while.
07:18All right, let's reinstall.
07:18Okay.
07:20Dad said the meet's almost done.
07:22Well, whose birthday was this?
07:24Um, that was Ellie's.
07:26She turned ten.
07:27So I've got older and younger cousins.
07:29Mm-hmm.
07:29What about that guy?
07:31And that's Ellie's dad, Thomas.
07:32He's my brother.
07:33Hmm.
07:34He's the joker of the family.
07:36Loves a prank.
07:37What kind of pranks?
07:39Uh, okay.
07:40Um, uh, one time when we went camping,
07:42he filled my sleeping bag up with Christmas beetles.
07:45I was pulling them out for days.
07:46That's gross.
07:47You hear that, Ru?
07:48Yeah, he sounds like the fun uncle.
07:50Yeah, he takes after my mum.
07:51Always up for a joke.
07:53It's a whole new family.
07:54Mm.
07:54So when can I meet them?
07:57Um, I'm not sure.
07:59Oh.
08:09Hey.
08:12Not exactly fancy.
08:14That's lucky.
08:15You know, they're awake.
08:15Oh, speak for yourself.
08:19To our new house.
08:21Happy days.
08:25Mm.
08:25Mm.
08:26We should toast Irene, too.
08:28Yeah, good call.
08:28Bye, Ru.
08:31Bye, Ru.
08:33Reckon there's been a lot of love in this place.
08:36Well, we should keep up traditions.
08:39Your mum would have loved it here.
08:41Mm.
08:43She also would have agreed with all my interior design choices.
08:46Then Lacey would have disagreed with both of you
08:49and wanted the exact opposite.
08:52What are we going to do about that?
08:54Waiting for her to come around.
08:57Feels like I've lost cause at this point.
08:59Energy and persistence.
09:01Conquer all things.
09:03Yeah, yeah.
09:04You never give up, do you?
09:06Not my style.
09:07I've never had cousins before.
09:13It's a big change.
09:15Yeah, but it's the best change ever.
09:17I was wondering if you were right,
09:19if I could go with Dad to see my family.
09:21Oh, of course.
09:24So I can't wait.
09:25I bet they'll be looking forward to meeting you too, mate.
09:29Adrian, any idea when you might be making this trip?
09:32Um, no, I'll just, um,
09:35I'll just have to check my calendar.
09:37I'm just...
09:39I think I'm just going to get a glass of water.
09:41Sure.
09:41How much longer?
09:58We're nearly there.
10:00If this is some kind of joke...
10:01Could I do that to you?
10:02Yes, you would.
10:03Okay, Liv, I just trust you.
10:05I'm not up for this.
10:06Just relax.
10:07It's only a couple more steps.
10:08I can't.
10:09I should have never let you talk me into it.
10:13Oh.
10:15Oh, what's this?
10:17Welcome to your very own personal chill-out zone.
10:22Yes, where it's good vibes only,
10:24and you can eat, snooze and relax.
10:26And switch off from the real world for a while.
10:29Yes, best enjoyed with phones on silent.
10:31Guys, this is...
10:32Not what you were expecting?
10:33This is gorgeous.
10:35We got heaps of food,
10:36and we even scored some alcohol-free bubbly left over from Irene's party.
10:40Now, that's a nice touch.
10:42Oh, I love this.
10:44Thank you, guys.
10:46Okay, we're going to leave you guys to enjoy.
10:49Enjoy, and just text me when you're done.
10:51Okay.
10:52Have fun.
10:53This is amazing.
10:58Yeah.
11:00Hey, have we really been this needy?
11:03I guess we haven't exactly been excited about our next round.
11:06Mmm, you're right.
11:07Okay, well, this is a sign for us to pick up our game and be more positive.
11:11Worth a try?
11:13Yes.
11:13As is this breakfast.
11:14I mean, look at this spread.
11:17Where do we start?
11:18You've been as quiet as a church mouse all morning.
11:22I'm okay.
11:25I didn't come down in the last shower, Ru.
11:30I've just been thinking about Cohen visiting his family with Adrian.
11:34Oh, yeah?
11:35I don't think Adrian's that keen on it.
11:38Well, he probably got a shock.
11:39I think it's more than that.
11:41Are you sure you're not just hoping it is for your own sake?
11:45I mean, the bloke's probably shell-shocked.
11:46Cohen did pepper him with questions.
11:49Yeah, he did.
11:50Anyway, now we've all got plenty of time to get used to the idea.
11:55Hi, Ru.
11:56And what's the weather like when my cousins live?
11:58Well, it's further south, so it's a bit colder than here.
12:01Yeah, right.
12:02Why do you ask, mate?
12:03Oh, you know, I was just wondering if I need a warmer jacket for when I visit.
12:06Well, we'll get you one nearer the time, okay?
12:08Thanks, Ru.
12:11You're so excited.
12:13Yeah, and that's a good thing.
12:15Yeah.
12:15I might be misreading this whole thing with Adrian.
12:18Maybe I should just talk to him and, you know, see how he's feeling.
12:21Got to figure out the details of the trip anyway.
12:24Well, that's a good idea.
12:25Look, you just go away.
12:27I'll keep an eye on the boy.
12:29Thanks, Dad.
12:34Good morning.
12:36What do you want?
12:37I just came to share some good news.
12:42Okay.
12:42What?
12:43Joe and I got early access to the new place.
12:46Good for you.
12:47And I just wanted to remind you that it's your home, too.
12:54What's that?
12:56The key to the kingdom.
12:58And we don't actually move in for another couple of weeks, but you've got your own room there.
13:03Remember that.
13:04No, Dad, seriously, unless you're booking a lesson or you're buying something, you can go.
13:15I'm busy.
13:16Listen, can you do me a favor?
13:29Yeah.
13:29Hold her on to these in case she changes her mind.
13:46I don't want to leave.
13:53Ever.
13:54Me either.
13:56In fact, I don't even think I can.
13:57I probably shouldn't have gone for acceptance.
13:59But did you enjoy it?
14:00Are you kidding?
14:01Those bacon egg rolls were so good.
14:03Then, that's all that matters, baby.
14:07You know what I think?
14:08Mm-hmm.
14:11I think we need to do more things that we enjoy.
14:13Yeah.
14:16Yeah.
14:17I'm up for that.
14:18Although we probably shouldn't do it here.
14:20We might get arrested.
14:22We'll just have to be careful.
14:24Make a chance.
14:26I'm serious, though.
14:27I want to stop worrying about IVF so much.
14:32Or at least try to.
14:34It's not going to affect the outcome.
14:36Exactly.
14:37We'll either get pregnant or we won't.
14:39Might as well be optimistic, right?
14:40Right?
14:40And being sad sacks, I mean, that's very boring to be around.
14:43You're never boring.
14:46I wasn't talking about me.
14:48Aw.
14:50And you know what?
14:51If it does work out, it won't be just the two of us watching that.
14:58That's right.
14:59Mm.
15:01Mackenzie.
15:03Love you.
15:04I thought we would have heard from Mack and Levi by now.
15:14Oh, well, no news is good news.
15:16It probably means they chilled out.
15:18Thank you for wanting to cheer them up.
15:20It was really sweet.
15:22There's only one problem.
15:24What's that?
15:25Well, now you have to plan a date for us.
15:27Well, maybe I already have.
15:28Shut up.
15:30I booked us a table at that seafood joint in Yabby Creek.
15:33Really?
15:34Followed by a movie.
15:35Oh, you know I'm going to eat my body weight.
15:37What are you talking about?
15:38Your dad.
15:38He's your family.
15:40All good?
15:41Yeah.
15:42Enjoy your day off.
15:43My family's got nothing to do with you, Theo.
15:49Yeah, well, you were pretty harsh to your sister before.
15:51Again, not your problem.
15:54Your dad was only trying to reach out.
15:56Why are you taking their side?
15:57I'm not.
15:58I just...
15:59You need to be careful about pushing away the people that really care about you.
16:03What are you a relationship counsellor now?
16:05No, I just...
16:07Look, I just saw Leah say goodbye to her best friend of 20 years.
16:10I know.
16:11That's really sad.
16:12I just don't understand what that's going to do with me.
16:17Well, they're more like sisters than they're more friends, you know?
16:21Don't...
16:21Don't do that.
16:22Don't...
16:22Don't roll your eyes.
16:24Okay, chill.
16:25No, I'm serious.
16:27You walk around and you just pretend like you don't need anyone.
16:30We both know that that is not true.
16:33So what is it going to take for you to start cutting your family some slack?
16:42All right, I can't.
16:44Pass the glue, please, mate.
16:46Do you think I should learn all the names of my cousins before I go?
16:50Not a bad idea.
16:52I wonder if they like the same books I do.
16:54They even like books.
16:56Oi, mate.
16:57Hey, the glue.
16:58Right, sorry.
16:59Yeah.
17:00I reckon your dad will bring you up to speed.
17:03Yeah.
17:03And it was always just me and my mum.
17:05And then...
17:05...Ru came in.
17:07And so did you.
17:08And then so did Dad.
17:10And then Nana.
17:11And now I've got a bunch of cousins, uncles and aunties.
17:14Yeah, you've got a lot to look forward to, haven't you?
17:16A lot of your time to do it.
17:17Do you have a big family?
17:19I've got four sisters and five, technically.
17:22So then Rue must have a lot of cousins.
17:25A few.
17:27I hope my cousins like me.
17:29What's not to like?
17:31I reckon they're lucky to have the opportunity to meet you.
17:34Oh, I was beginning to think you weren't coming.
17:45Oh, yeah, sorry.
17:46I just, um, had to do a few things.
17:49Oh.
17:50Cohen had so many questions for you last night.
17:52He sure did.
17:53He hasn't stopped talking about meeting your family all morning.
17:57I think I just wanted to make sure that it's okay that he does meet your family.
18:01I mean, how are you feeling about all this?
18:03It's not happening.
18:05What do you mean?
18:06I'm not, I'm not taking Cohen to meet my family.
18:10What?
18:10That's what I came here to tell you.
18:12Oh, you'll be pleased to know there's plates, cutlery, kettle toaster.
18:33We need to get a slow cooker, by the way.
18:34Look, a note from Irene.
18:38The house should have everything you need.
18:40Now make it your own.
18:42That's so sweet, Dad.
18:44Look.
18:45Hmm.
18:45Oh, okay.
18:48Don't get too excited.
18:49Sorry.
18:51Something wrong?
18:52Yes and no.
18:54Went to see Lacey to tell her about the house.
18:57Oh, and she gave you her usual warm reception?
19:00Well, let's just say we won't be filling that third room anytime soon.
19:05Well, at least she's consistent.
19:08Consistently stubborn.
19:08Well, don't let her get you down.
19:10Come on.
19:11Look at this place.
19:12We need to celebrate.
19:13I can actually dare and not hit you in the head for once.
19:17Yeah.
19:18Definitely a lot better than the place work has us in.
19:20Yeah, that's true.
19:22I can't wait till we officially move in.
19:24Well, what would that be, by the way?
19:26Well, no, I'll give the removalists a call.
19:28See how soon they can fit us in.
19:29Ah, I guess there's no rush.
19:31We need some time to make it feel like ours.
19:34I've got a good feeling about this place.
19:37Me too.
19:45Home.
19:47Home.
19:50Hey.
19:52What happened?
19:53Nothing.
19:53Babe, we just got here.
19:54Did you even go inside?
19:55No, I couldn't.
19:56Hey.
19:56Stop, stop, stop.
19:57Stop, stop, stop.
19:58Right, look.
19:59I'll come in with you.
20:01We can do this together.
20:02No, Joe and Dad are inside.
20:04Oh, did they see you?
20:06Well, it would have been ten times worse if they did.
20:08And is that why you bailed?
20:09No, I bailed because it was a dumb idea in the first place.
20:17Adrian, sorry, can we just hold on for a second?
20:19Just tell Cohen that...
20:20No, listen, I'm sorry, but if you don't want him to meet your family,
20:22you're going to have to tell him that yourself.
20:23You don't understand that this whole thing, meeting Cohen,
20:25it was a huge mistake.
20:26Can we just talk about it for a minute, please?
20:28And that should have come in the first place.
20:30Adrian, please, just stop and think about this, okay?
20:32Tell Cohen I'm sorry.
20:33Adrian, please don't go.
20:35Adrian!
20:37Adrian, please!
20:38Adrian!
20:38I saw your dad earlier.
20:56Do you know when he's coming back?
20:57Well, that's just it, darling.
20:59I don't know if he is.
21:00Did I do something wrong?
21:01No, of course not.
21:02Then why did you leave?
21:03You're an amazing person.
21:04It has absolutely nothing to do with you.
21:06I don't believe you.
21:06Oh, Cohen, Cohen, I need your help.
21:10I need to get Adrian's address.
21:11We can't just hand that over.
21:12I know they're a privacy issue.
21:14That's exactly right.
21:15But I need the chance to know if I can change his mind.
21:17I was wondering if you made the right call earlier.
21:19The kid's been through a lot already,
21:20so why not just give Rudy the address?
21:22The kid's been through a lot.
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