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00:01Closer each day
00:04Home and away
00:08You're not even the slightest bit curious about what's happened to mum.
00:11I don't care if she's alive. She is dead to me.
00:13Did you tell her where we live?
00:14She's not a stalker, Tane. She's my mother.
00:16Yet with a long history of drug abuse and neglect when it comes to children.
00:20I'm not letting your mum set foot near Archie.
00:22Our job as parents is to protect that boy at all costs.
00:24And that's exactly what I'll do.
00:25I'm getting a solicitor.
00:26Why?
00:27Because we need a formalised custody agreement put in place.
00:30While our solicitors are trying to figure this out, just stick to the original plan.
00:34Okay, 50-50 in the meantime.
00:36Hey, you hear that son? Your mum and dad might actually figure this out.
00:39Mum.
00:40Hello, love.
00:41On our last call we didn't talk about you visiting.
00:43Yeah, I know, but I couldn't wait.
00:46Thinking about that photo of Archie you sent me.
00:49So, where is my gorgeous grandson?
00:52I was here with Dana. I would love to see her as well.
00:55Dana.
00:56You've got to be kidding me.
00:58It's one thing for you to lie to Tane about this, but you lied to me.
01:02No, I feel terrible.
01:03Forget moving in.
01:04And you know what?
01:05Actually just forget you have a sister.
01:07Enjoy your time with mum.
01:08Very stupid thing.
01:26Goodness gracious. What'd that flag ever do to you?
01:29Oh, that's funny.
01:31What are you guys up to?
01:33Oh, we're just out for a walk.
01:34We'll just come and say hello to Aunty Dana. Hey.
01:36Oh.
01:37Have you spoken to Harper recently?
01:39Oh, not since I got this one. Why's that?
01:42No reason.
01:43Just, you know, figured she'd want Archie updates every hour.
01:46You know?
01:48Having fun with your dad, little man?
01:50Oh yeah, he sure is, I think.
01:51Having a sleepover at Dad's tonight, hey?
01:53Heard about that, actually. That's great.
01:56How surprised Harper offered.
01:58Huh.
01:59Hey, thanks for talking to her by the way.
02:00I really owe ya.
02:01Don't mention it.
02:02Seriously though, nah.
02:03I'm lucky she listens to you.
02:04Ha.
02:05Shame that's not always the case.
02:07What do you mean?
02:08Oh, nothing.
02:09Just, you know, sister stuff.
02:10Oh.
02:11Anything I can do?
02:12No.
02:13No, it's fine.
02:14Anyway, I'm on patrol, so I probably should pay attention.
02:17Yeah.
02:19Bye.
02:21Bye Aunty.
02:22Just needed some fresh air.
02:24Yeah, and because of that, Dana lost it.
02:25Come on.
02:27She'll come down.
02:28Dana's just doing her usual drama queen thing.
02:31You don't know her at all.
02:32She's grown up a lot.
02:33Really?
02:34Look like the same old dummy spit to me.
02:36She saves lives every day.
02:37Ask anyone around you, she's always putting other people first.
02:40Okay.
02:41Guess I've just never seen that side of her.
02:43Yeah, because you were never there.
02:46You're right.
02:47I wasn't.
02:50You know how badly I want to make that up to you?
02:52To both of you, if you will let me?
02:56Yeah.
02:57Yeah, of course.
02:59Good.
03:00Because it's so lovely knowing my girls are so close.
03:03The last thing I want is to come between you and your sister.
03:06Yes, I'm just wanting to schedule in an implantation.
03:15Yes, we have three embryos, that's right.
03:19About two weeks ago?
03:24Okay.
03:25Alright, well listen, let me talk to my partner and I'll give you a call straight back.
03:29Okay, thanks.
03:30Okay, bye-bye, bye.
03:34What did the clinic say?
03:36So, they said that as soon as I'm at the right stage of my cycle, we are good to go.
03:43Alright, when's that going to be?
03:46That's now.
03:47Wow.
03:48Mm-hmm.
03:49Is that not too soon for the clinic?
03:50No, no, no, they said that I can call them and they can book us in for tomorrow.
03:55Tomorrow?
03:56I mean, or, you know, if we're not ready, we can always wait until next month's cycle.
04:04Seems we have a decision to make.
04:05Ah, yes.
04:07And soon.
04:11Enjoy.
04:14Hey, please tell me the program has been approved.
04:16Sorry, no news yet.
04:18Ah, dammit.
04:19But, like I said, I've got a good feeling about this.
04:22In fact, I'm confident enough that I bought you this.
04:25And this has all the training modules in there.
04:28I thought you'd want to get an early start so that you're ahead of the game once we get greenlit.
04:32But, don't I have to be approved first?
04:34Yeah.
04:35I don't see a problem.
04:37I've got to get back to work.
04:38Yeah, bye.
04:39And thank you.
04:41Hey, I thought you were busy being a hotshot music producer in the city.
04:44Ah, couple of meetings, no biggie.
04:47Doing deals with festival organizers sounds pretty impressive to me.
04:50How do you know about that?
04:51Mmm, Sunnyfield, man.
04:52I love that it's all coming together for you.
04:54Oh, thanks, mate.
04:56Where is your hype man?
04:57Oh, I left him and Justin in the city.
04:59They have to negotiate Eddie's performance times and then I have to get back.
05:02There's so much to do.
05:04Mmm, coffee.
05:05Yes, please.
05:06Bucket load.
05:07But first, I need to down low.
05:09What was that combo with the sergeant all about?
05:11Trying to get cash promotion, eh?
05:13It has nothing to do with him.
05:15If I am lucky, David will be my boss soon, too.
05:18What are you doing in the fours?
05:20Yes.
05:21And...
05:22No.
05:27Do you get a weapon?
05:28Mate.
05:29I am a weapon.
05:30Alright.
05:31Wanna hear all about this, then?
05:33Coffee.
05:34Yes.
05:35Yes.
05:36I mean, we already decided we were doing this, didn't we?
05:38Yeah, I just didn't realize we'd be doing it tomorrow.
05:41What are you thinking?
05:43Honestly?
05:44Mmm.
05:45It's almost like the universe has lined it up for us.
05:48It's like we decide to try again, I'm at the perfect time on my cycle, and they can fit us in.
05:53Yeah.
05:54Yeah.
05:55It also wouldn't hurt if we took another month just to make sure we're really ready.
05:58Mmm.
05:59I mean, I guess there's pros and cons.
06:01Be the end of chilling out for a while.
06:03Yeah.
06:04And I really loved that.
06:05Mmm.
06:06I mean, actually, no, not that much.
06:07I just want to do it now.
06:08I don't want to wait a month.
06:09Let's do it tomorrow.
06:10Really?
06:11Yes.
06:12I was having you say that.
06:13Okay, really?
06:14Yeah.
06:15Well, let's be cool though.
06:18Book in.
06:19I'll be by your side.
06:23Yes.
06:24So, in conclusion, it is just going to be you and me here for a while.
06:30That's really sweet.
06:31Yeah, and very true.
06:33I would not run into my mum if I came to escape and see you.
06:37But, Sonny, do you remember you have to work?
06:40Yes.
06:41Oh.
06:42I think the pizza is here.
06:43Okay.
06:44I love you.
06:45Bye.
06:46Hey.
06:47Oh.
06:48Hello again.
06:49Yes, again indeed.
06:50Hope you don't mind us just dropping in like this.
06:51No.
06:52Not at all.
06:53Yo.
06:54You two have been shopping.
06:55Yeah.
06:56Had to get a few essentials.
06:57Harper took most of the baby stuff and she moved out.
06:58Yeah.
06:59Sure, sure.
07:00But also, Archie wanted to get you this.
07:03Oh.
07:04Just to say thanks.
07:05I don't know much about wine, but Meg said it's a pretty good drop.
07:10It's really sweet.
07:11You didn't have to do that.
07:12Yeah, well, I just thought you might need some cheering up.
07:14You seemed a bit upset earlier.
07:16Oh, no.
07:17It's nothing.
07:18Well, it didn't look like nothing.
07:20Look, I just hope that you helping me out with Harper hasn't caused any issues with you guys.
07:24No, no.
07:25You're not the problem.
07:26You're fine.
07:27Well, is something else happening?
07:28No, honestly, it's sister stuff.
07:30I'll spare you the details.
07:31Oh.
07:32You don't want to talk about it?
07:33You can take a hint.
07:34Yeah.
07:35Yeah.
07:36You would tell me if it affected Archie, right?
07:39I mean, does it?
07:44You know how you were worried about my mum being in Archie's life?
07:49Yeah.
07:50Well, I saw her today.
07:51With Harper.
07:52She is here in the bay.
07:57Here you go.
08:02Just because I don't drink anymore doesn't mean you can't enjoy the minibar.
08:06Thanks.
08:07You should try and relax, get a good night's sleep.
08:10Yeah, well, with Archie not here that might actually happen.
08:14I was wondering, maybe we could have a chat about when I might meet the little guy?
08:20Mum, not now, please.
08:23It's a fair drive back to the city you might want to think about going.
08:27Yeah, I guess.
08:28I'll just freshen up.
08:29I'll get out of here.
08:30Yeah.
08:31Tina, where's Archie?
08:32Here's up, Dana.
08:33We need to talk.
08:34No, it's not a good time.
08:35I'll call you later.
08:36Dana told me your mum's in town.
08:37Yeah, I can explain.
08:38Hello.
08:39I'm Kerry.
08:40You must be Archie's father.
08:41What's she still doing here?
08:42I can hear you, you know.
08:43Tina, it's fine.
08:44No, it's not fine.
08:45Mum was just heading home, weren't your mum?
08:46Just grabbing my things.
08:58Can you calm down?
08:59I can explain everything.
09:00I'm telling you, it was a complete fleece off at all.
09:13I'm telling you, it was a complete surprise. I had no idea she was coming.
09:17And of course I would have told you on Daenerys if I knew.
09:22You were put in a tough spot, I get it.
09:25I shouldn't have shown up demanding answers like that.
09:27No, you were in shock.
09:30Alright, so now that she's here, what's the plan?
09:34I don't know, I was trying to take it slow with her.
09:36It's just hard when she's so desperate to meet Archie.
09:39Well, if she survived this long without him, she can wait.
09:43I'm just putting Archie first, he's my priority.
09:45What, and he's not mine?
09:46I didn't say that.
09:47Well, you can stand down because they're not meeting anytime soon.
09:51Really?
09:52Like I said, Mum was just visiting, she is not staying.
10:03Are you still here?
10:07I think I should stay.
10:09Mum, this is getting ridiculous.
10:10I couldn't just leave after the way that man treated you.
10:14What happened with him anyway?
10:17We talked, it's fine.
10:19Why don't I stick around and look after you?
10:21No offence, love, but you look like you need it.
10:23Seriously, I think you should really get...
10:24And then it gives us a chance to catch up.
10:28What is that?
10:31You're gone a while.
10:32Decided to brush my teeth, is that a crime?
10:34Were you planning on staying this whole time?
10:36I always pack an overnight bag for a big drive.
10:40Cara's very unreliable.
10:43But if you want me to go, I will.
10:47I don't want to ruin anything between us.
10:49I have loved reconnecting with you.
10:52And that means the world to me.
10:53But we have to do it slowly.
10:55Because you coming back into my life, it impacts other people.
10:58Like Dana.
10:59Yes, and Tana.
11:02Yeah, he's not my biggest fern, is he?
11:05It's a bit rough, given he's never even met me.
11:07He's protective of Archie.
11:08Well, and the boy's family, doesn't that count for anything?
11:11He knows things, Mum, about our past.
11:16Is he the reason I haven't met Archie yet?
11:19No, that's my decision.
11:21You're not even together.
11:22Why is he calling all the shots?
11:23He's not calling the shots, Mum.
11:25It's the co-parenting thing, it's tricky.
11:28How did this whole co-parenting thing come about anyway?
11:32It's a long story.
11:33I just want to understand your situation, Harper.
11:36Best chance of me making everybody angry if I know what's going on.
11:57Huh.
11:58That's nice.
11:59It's been a while since I've seen Remy play here.
12:01Yeah.
12:02You all good?
12:07I'm really good.
12:09Let's do this.
12:10Hey, Eden.
12:11Thank you so much for covering on such short notice.
12:13Yeah, no worries.
12:14You guys all good?
12:15Yeah, yeah.
12:16We've just got some business to take care of in Yabby Creek.
12:18Mm-hmm.
12:19Right.
12:20Well, enjoy.
12:21We're well.
12:23Enjoy.
12:24You didn't have to show me breakfast.
12:36I told you.
12:37My treat.
12:38Oh, I appreciate it.
12:40And thanks again for telling me what happened with you and Archie's father.
12:45Tane.
12:46Tane.
12:47Yes.
12:48It's a shame it didn't work out, but maybe that's for the best.
12:53They intend to let you down, don't they?
12:55Why do you say that?
12:57Well, things aren't exactly sunshine and rainbows.
13:00Now you've got your solicitors involved.
13:03But now you've got me to support you.
13:08What time are you picking up Archie?
13:12In about an hour.
13:15Maybe I could meet him then.
13:18Only if it's okay with you.
13:22Yeah, I would love that.
13:24Really?
13:26Yeah.
13:27I just, I have to talk to Tane first.
13:29Yeah.
13:30Oh, that's my solicitor.
13:32Of course, go.
13:33Here we go.
13:38Oh.
13:40So ready for this.
13:42I hear you.
13:43Can't do anything until I've had my coffee.
13:45Exactly.
13:46How do you know our Harper?
13:48She's my daughter.
13:50Oh, really?
13:51And Dana too.
13:52She lives here as well.
13:53Oh, that's lovely.
13:54Well, they're both beautiful girls.
13:55I hope you enjoy your time here.
13:59Oh, Dana.
14:01Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
14:02Hey, don't touch me.
14:04Listen, I am meeting my grandson today.
14:06And I would love it if you would be there too.
14:10Absolutely not.
14:12Harper's giving me a second chance.
14:14Why can't you?
14:15Because I already gave you a second chance.
14:16And a third one.
14:17And a fourth one.
14:18And a fifth one.
14:19So you don't get any more.
14:25All right, boy.
14:26You ready to see your mum?
14:28Sure.
14:29Tane.
14:30Hey, what's up?
14:31I just saw my mother.
14:32What?
14:33Yeah, she's at the diner.
14:34She must have, I don't know, stayed the night at the motel or something.
14:37Well, Harper said she wasn't staying.
14:39Yeah, well, we obviously can't trust her anymore, can we?
14:42Come on, you don't think that.
14:43Yes, I do.
14:44She lied to me.
14:45I mean, I didn't just imagine my mother at the diner.
14:47And I didn't just imagine her saying that she's going to meet her grandchild today.
14:51What?
14:52Yeah, who do you think promised her that?
14:53Morning, Harper.
14:54Hey.
14:55Beautiful day.
14:56Did you see Tana and Archie down on the beach at all?
14:59Nah, they tried the club.
15:00Yeah, we were meant to meet in there, but apparently they've left.
15:04Maybe they just went for a walk.
15:05I missed the show.
15:06Yeah, but don't worry, there'll be more.
15:07Hey.
15:08Hey.
15:09Hey.
15:10Hey, I started flipping through the training module last night.
15:24Great.
15:25Yeah, you heading up for a coffee?
15:26Yep.
15:27Hey.
15:28Well, I have some questions for you.
15:29I'll see you soon.
15:30Okay.
15:31You're such an, remember, paddleist.
15:34Hello, Natalie.
15:35Sorry.
15:36Do you, Dan?
15:38Yes.
15:39nerd. Shut up.
15:40I can see it now. Are you sitting up straight in the
15:42front row of the class? That
15:44might be embarrassingly accurate, actually.
15:48Oh, yes.
15:49Somebody's got our comp tickets to the festival. One's
15:50got your name, haven't they? It's going to be massive.
15:53Yeah, sounds like it. And if
15:55you'd asked me three months ago, I definitely would have been there.
15:57You're not coming.
15:58I've just got other stuff that I need to focus
16:00on, but I hope the trip is amazing
16:02and that Eddie kills it at the festival.
16:05Proud of you.
16:06Thanks. I'm proud of you, too.
16:09I'd be even more proud if you helped
16:11me take this resaggling out.
16:12I'd love to help, but you know, I've just got my hands
16:15full. Yeah. Yeah, sorry.
16:17I'm such a diva.
16:18Please tell me you are not here to talk about Mum.
16:39I wouldn't waste my breath. I'm looking for Tana and Archie.
16:43They're not here.
16:44Well, where are they?
16:45How would I know?
16:47Well, after you overshared with Tana last night, I figured you're best friends now.
16:50Grow up. All I did was give him a heads up.
16:53Something that you absolutely could have done for me.
16:55Whatever.
16:56I went to collect Archie and Tana didn't turn up.
16:59He's not answering his phone.
17:02I just want my son back.
17:04Well, the last I saw them, they were at the surf club.
17:07Well, they're not there now.
17:08Okay, well, that's all I have for you.
17:10Anyway, I'm going away and I'm going to spend a few days with Sonny.
17:13Since when?
17:14Since I had to escape you and Mum.
17:18Maybe Tana is doing the same with Archie.
17:25All right.
17:26How are you feeling?
17:27You take a seat.
17:30I'm going to make you some tea.
17:32Good?
17:33I'm fine.
17:34Okay.
17:34You know, I almost don't want to even say it out loud, but I feel good about this one.
17:44I'm quietly optimistic as well.
17:46Yeah, and that's what we have to be.
17:47Quiet.
17:49As in?
17:50Don't tell anybody.
17:51Yes.
17:52Agreed.
17:53And I'm not going to rush things this time and do any pregnancy tests too early or anything.
17:59Yeah, so we're just going to play it business as usual.
18:01Put nothing under the spotlight.
18:02Mm-hmm.
18:03Yeah.
18:04Deal.
18:06Deal.
18:09Have I told you how much I love you today?
18:11Oh, my God.
18:11I mean, only like four times.
18:13Four?
18:14Yeah.
18:15You see?
18:15It's not enough.
18:16Nah.
18:16Matt, can you call me back?
18:28I need your take on something.
18:29It's...
18:30It's...
18:31Actually, you know what?
18:34Don't worry about it.
18:35I'll work it up myself.
18:43What are we going to do, boy?
18:45Hmm?
18:45Hey, neighbour.
18:53And tiny neighbour.
18:54Hey.
18:57You going somewhere?
18:58Okay.
18:58You going to do a runner?
19:11Again?
19:13You want to tell me why?
19:14Harper's mum, Carrie, showed up here yesterday.
19:20Yeah.
19:21She doesn't sound like the greatest human.
19:24And that's putting it lightly.
19:27I just...
19:27I don't want her anywhere near Archie.
19:29But apparently Harper wants to introduce the two of them today.
19:33Which is why you and Archie were packed up and ready to leave.
19:36Yeah.
19:37Yeah, I was thinking about it.
19:38Yeah, and how did that end for you last time?
19:41I know.
19:42I know.
19:43That's what got us in this whole custody mess in the first place.
19:45Yeah.
19:46Yeah, I mean, there's got to be a better way to handle this.
19:49Yeah, but is there?
19:50If I run, I'm stuffed.
19:51If I stay, then Archie could be in danger.
19:55I just want what's best for him.
19:57I just don't know what that is right now.
20:02Oh, where's Archie?
20:11Oh, there's been some kind of miscommunication.
20:13I'm trying to get onto Tanner now.
20:14He's not answering his phone?
20:16No, he must be on silent or something.
20:19If you knew he was going to be late for a drop-off,
20:21the least he could have done is giving you a call.
20:23Oh, he's usually reliable.
20:25So he's never done anything like this before?
20:30Love.
20:32I don't want to be the one to say it,
20:33but from what I've seen,
20:36Tane doesn't have any respect for you.
20:39Mum, that's not true.
20:40No, you need to call your solicitor about this,
20:42or better yet, report him to the police.
20:43No, that is really not necessary.
20:46I'm sure there's a perfectly good explanation.
20:48Papa, stand up for yourself and your child.
20:52I've learned that the hard way.
20:55I lost so much time with you and Dana,
20:58and I regret it so much.
21:00I don't want that to happen to you.
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