McLeod's Daughters
Ep. 42 - Wind Change
12/18/2021 | 41m 47sVideo has Closed Captions
Sexual tension is building between Nick and Tess.
Sexual tension is building between Nick and Tess. Tess is ready to take a step forward, but is interrupted when Alex's chopper flies over Killarney and dusts with chemicals, which threatens the adjacent freshly sown Wilgul organic wheat crop.
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McLeod's Daughters
Ep. 42 - Wind Change
12/18/2021 | 41m 47sVideo has Closed Captions
Sexual tension is building between Nick and Tess. Tess is ready to take a step forward, but is interrupted when Alex's chopper flies over Killarney and dusts with chemicals, which threatens the adjacent freshly sown Wilgul organic wheat crop.
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(woman vocalizing) - [Claire] Previously on "McLeod's Daughters."
- It's not working, is it?
- No, it was really great, Tess.
- Yeah, it was.
- [Alex] What the hell happened?
- Eagle had a stop, fell off.
(Eagle snorting) - You never fall off, Claire.
- Well, I fell off this time.
- How about your wheat seeds?
I know another local farmer, he's looking to go organic.
- Great.
(upbeat dramatic music) - [Jodi] She sacked me yesterday.
- Don't be upset, Jodi.
- (sighs) But it's useless, we're broke.
- Maybe the mail's late, wherever he's been sending it?
- Yeah, but he hasn't called in, has he?
- Um, Nick, when I rush things, they don't last, and, uh, I don't wanna make that same mistake again.
- Meaning?
- Meaning one step at a time.
(melodic upbeat music) (engine humming) I had the weirdest dream last night, we were scuba diving.
- You and me?
- Yeah, but there wasn't any water, we were in the middle of this paddock and you had this snorkel that came up through the ground.
- You and me down in the dirt?
Together?
(chuckles) - No, it's these Westerlies, whenever they blow up like this, they always make me have the strangest dreams.
- About sex?
- No, that's not what I said.
- It's driving you mad, it's driving me mad.
- Well, I just don't wanna stuff things up.
You understand?
- Yep, but no more try before you buy.
(helicopter whirring) - [Tess] That looks like Alex's chopper.
- [Nick] It is.
- But I thought he sold it.
- The broker picked it up the day before yesterday.
- Well, then, what's it doing back at Killarney and what is that thing on the bottom?
- [Nick] It's a boom spray, Dad uses it for spraying weeds.
- But he can't, I mean, not in this wind, not right next to our organic wheat.
(melancholic music) (melodic upbeat music) ♪ It'll take some time to find your heart ♪ ♪ And come back home ♪ ♪ You could walk for miles, cross every river ♪ ♪ And find you're not alone ♪ ♪ 'Cause I'll be there ♪ ♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪ ♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪ ♪ Nah, nah ♪ ♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪ ♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪ ♪ 'Cause I'll be there ♪ ♪ Ooh ♪ (birds chirping) - It's organic wheat, Dad, it's not partly organic or almost organic, it's 100 % or nothing, and your spraying is stuffing it up for us.
Look, we sent letters to all the neighbors last week, including you, Dad.
- Yeah?
Must be in my in-tray.
- Well, can't you at least hold off spraying, until the wind changes?
- This organic business, it's a long-term project, is it?
- Yeah.
- With a lot of risk involved in that, isn't there, darling?
- Well, that's the way of the future, Mum.
- What's my chopper doing back here?
- My chopper now.
- You bought it back.
(dramatic music) - We need more chemicals this afternoon, Mr. Ryan.
- There's a couple of 44-gallon drums in the shed.
- Ah, righto.
- Harry, you can't- - Tess.
I've got a property to maintain, just like you.
(gentle music) (mellow music) (Tess sighs) (cows mooing) - [Claire] Harry could have bought any chopper he wanted.
- Yeah, this way he can rub my nose in it.
- [Claire] 200 grand.
Off you go, Rocco, - [Meg] There's no chance of losing you.
- I reckon he'll be taking that out of your hide for the rest of your life.
- [Alex] So, are you up for some jumping practice, Claire?
- Yeah, yeah, when they learn to tag themselves.
- Go on, we've got it under control.
- Well, we've got a, you know, we've got things to do.
- Claire, the show's in a couple of weeks.
If we wanna whip Peter's butt in the horse events, we've got some serious training to do.
- Go on.
- You sure?
- Go on.
- Come on, Claire?
Take a hint, will you?
- Yeah, yeah.
- Go on, let's train.
- Any mail yet?
- Brick's probably got his hands full.
- Yeah, I guess so.
- Not much fun waiting around for someone to contact you, is it?
I haven't heard from Jodi for a week.
- Oh gee, a whole week.
- Suppose I should learn to let go.
(scoffs) I mean, why would she even think about calling her mum.
She's in love.
That's wonderful.
(upbeat plodding music) - How can they kick us out onto the street?
- Well, that's what usually tends to happen when you don't pay the rent.
- The CFAA is sending someone out to do some more soil testing.
- Well, what's the point?
It'll be too late.
- Oh, to prove Killarney is responsible for the contamination.
- And then what?
We sue him?
- We got to stop him.
- Well, maybe we should try talking to him again, get him to change his mind.
- You've got a better chance of getting the wind to change direction.
(helicopter whirring) (dramatic music) I'm calling my lawyer.
- I got a better idea.
If he won't be reasonable then we have no choice.
- Am I gonna like this?
- Probably not.
- It's nothing illegal, is it?
- Trust me.
(motorcycle roaring) (mysterious music) (birds chirping) - Sandwiches, alright?
- Yeah, yeah, thanks.
- Okay, coast is clear.
- I bet you've always wanted to say that.
- Yeah, I have.
Come on.
- Ah, quite a morning.
You've managed to alienate both of the boys, and you've still got the afternoon to go.
- Not my fault.
- I'm going into town later.
Is there anything you need?
- No, no.
Jake picked up the supplies earlier.
(helicopter engine humming) - Okay, you ready to go?
- Yeah, I'll take the bike.
I'll see you back there.
- Nah-uh, you're coming with me.
- No, I don't do heights, remember?
- Yeah, and I don't do theft.
- Oh, you need to remember to sign that check for me.
- Yeah, I will.
- Hmm, I thought you said Jake had finished for the morning?
- [Harry] I thought he had.
- Is Alex taking the chopper out?
- Better not.
- Well, what does it matter if he is?
- It's not his to fly.
- Oh, Harry, leave him alone.
Finish your lunch.
Harry!
- No, I've seen all those helicopter movies.
It all ends very badly.
They fall out of the sky, and the blades spin out of control.
- [Nick] It won't happen.
- How do you know it won't happen?
- Trust me.
(upbeat dramatic music) (helicopter roaring) It's okay.
You can look, you know.
(helicopter beeping) Come on, you've got to enjoy the view.
It's incredible.
- Yes, I'm sure it is.
(pants) Just tell me when we've landed.
- Scream.
- What?
- Just do it.
It'll relieve the stress.
- Well, I can't, I'm too tense.
- It's just a like a ride at the show.
(Tess screaming) (helicopter roaring) - Oh, you were right.
Oh, the view's not bad.
Oh!
- I always knew you were a screamer.
- [Alex] What are you wearing that helmet for, anyway?
- [Claire] Well, I've got to wear it in the show.
I might as well get used to it.
- Suit yourself.
Righto, come on and get up.
(tongue clicks) (dramatic music) (Claire gasps) (Brave J whinnying) What'd you pull him up for?
- I didn't, he pulled up on me.
- Yeah?
Oh, maybe he's got a burr in his saddle cloth.
- No, he hasn't got any burrs.
- Maybe his girth's too tight.
- I've already checked it, alright?
- The straps seem fine.
Maybe he's got a stone in his hoof.
- Forget his hooves.
- Yeah, he could have a stone or bit of- - It's me.
- What do you mean?
- It's not Brave J.
It's me.
I'm the one with the problem.
You got it?
- Well, you could have said something, Brave J. Huh?
(Brave J nickering) - Well, go on, say it.
Get it over and done with.
- Say what?
- You're a wimp.
Claire McLeod is a wimp who is afraid to jump.
- Look, Claire, the number of rodeo falls I've had where I've thought, "Nah, there's no way I'm getting on another horse."
That's why I always wear my lucky socks.
(Brave J whinnying) - There is no way I am wearing your smelling, old socks.
- Hey, they are not smelly.
Righto, hey, but it will stop you worrying about the jump.
- Interesting theory, so if the jump doesn't kill me, the smell of your socks will.
They're not Harry's socks, are they?
- Alright, where's the chopper?
- What?
- My helicopter, where is it?
- (scoffs) You've mislaid a helicopter?
He reckons I'm careless.
- It's really funny, Alex.
Now where is it?
- You got me, Dad.
Where'd you park it last?
- Killarney and someone stole it.
- And you automatically assume it was me.
- [Alex] Who else is gonna do it?
- Gee, I don't know, Dad.
Why don't you ask Nick?
- Nick?
- Yeah, to stop you spraying near his organic wheat.
- Nick wouldn't pull a stunt like that.
- But you know who would.
(gentle music) (Tess and Nick laughing) - [Tess] I can't believe I went up there.
- [Nick] Often, the things that scare us are the most fun.
- Yeah.
I'm amazed we couldn't hear Harry swearing at us from the ground.
- He'd be ropable.
- Can you picture his face?
(laughs) - I don't have to.
Here he comes.
- Well, I didn't think he'd call the police.
This is gonna get ugly, isn't it?
- Afraid so.
- Do you know anything about Mr. Ryan's helicopter.
- Of course, they know where it is.
They stole it.
- Harry, let me handle this.
- Listen, I'm not taking this lying down.
- [Frank] Harry, please.
Can I have a word with them in private?
- We don't have it, Harry.
But, um, feel free to have a look around.
(dramatic music) - You sure there's nothing you wanna tell me?
- No.
- This might be a prank, but if I have to make it official.
I suggest you sort it out before it goes any further.
- We can't tell him we have it, otherwise we'll be back to square one.
- Then we'll just have to keep it.
- We didn't even have enough for beer nuts.
(sighs) And there was no luck with the bar work, either.
- Hey there.
Mind if I join you?
- Hi, Terry.
- How you going?
(slow melodic music) (Terry groans) Every week, I treat myself to the Cattleman's Lunch.
So you two keeping out of trouble or what?
- We've been looking for work, but there's not much around at the moment.
- Oh yeah?
What kind of work?
- Oh, you know.
(scoffs) Anything will do when you're hungry.
(gentle music) - What say, I treat you two to lunch?
(slow melodic music) (birds chirping) (engine roars) - [Jodi] Great, right back where we started.
- Remember, Cara, happy face.
- Hey, Mum.
- What's happened?
- I heard you missed me?
- Yeah, but what about your job at Tanya's?
- That's a long story.
Quite frankly, that woman's got some crazy ideas about working conditions.
- So you're moving back in?
Both of you.
- Ah, well, if it's a problem.
- No, no, of course I'm happy to have you home.
- We will help around the house, yes?
- Yes.
- I can cook, I clean.
- Yes, yes.
- Ah, we better get this stuff inside.
(dramatic music) - Thank, thanks for bringing them back out.
- No worries, just on the QT, they haven't got two bob to rub together.
- But Jodi said they were doing really well.
- Don't you reckon they might be a bit embarrassed to tell you?
- Oh.
- So how are you going anyway?
- Yeah, good, good.
- Still seeing Frank?
- No, not much.
What about you?
Still seeing much of Jane?
- Yeah, yeah, quite a bit.
- Right, well I'll just go and sort Jodi out.
- Jodi.
- Yeah?
- Tea towel's on the chair.
- Right.
(gentle dramatic music) You know, I have missed you, Beck.
- Been here the whole time.
- (scoffs) Yeah, I know.
Now, I'm stuck back here as well.
Hopefully, not for long.
- Hey, don't let us get in your way.
- Oh, hey, I really do love you guys and everything.
It's just that, well, this isn't where Alberto and I wanna be right now.
So how's Brick?
- I don't know.
- Do you want me to read his letters to you?
I promise I won't- - He hasn't written.
- Oh.
- Oh, Jodi, I'm fine.
(gentle dramatic music continues) - You were quiet at dinner.
- You, too.
Lost in thought.
- Hmm.
I was thinking about helicopters.
Did I tell you I went up with Nick today?
- Mm.
(spits) Must be serious?
- Why do you say that?
- You get vertigo standing on a ladder let alone flying around in a chopper.
Did you scream?
- Of course not.
- Did you close your eyes the whole time?
- No, I looked at the view.
It was amazing.
- Hmm.
It is serious.
- Would that be a problem?
- Not for me.
- What about Alex?
- I don't think it's Alex you need to be worried about.
He's used to getting dumped by every girl in the district.
- Mm.
Including me, hmm.
- Nick isn't like Alex, Tess.
He can't handle that kind of rejection.
- I know that.
(gentle music) - Hop in.
- Thank you.
- [Jodi] Oh, snugly.
- [Alberto] Oh, I'm cold.
Come here.
- [Jodi] (giggles) Oh no, are my feet cold?
Hang on.
- Your bed is so small.
- I know.
It's comfy.
Keep still.
There.
(giggles) Ah, that's better.
- Ah, yeah, for you, not for me.
I want some blanket.
Whoa.
(Jodi screaming) (both laughing) Oh, ho, ho, ho.
(laughs) For that, you are going to pay for this.
(faintly speaking) (curious music) (Jodi screaming) - Oh, no!
- Let's see, are you ticklish?
- (screams) Yes!
(laughs) (screams) Oh, it's Mum.
(both snickering) (Alberto speaking in foreign language) Ooh!
What does that mean?
- I'll tell you later.
- [Liz] You can't have your own son charged with theft.
- Well, I'm not backing down.
- But he's only doing it because of that girl.
- I don't care what the reason is.
He stole my chopper.
He can suffer the consequences.
- Oh, right.
So it'll be the rodeo all over again.
- Don't be hysterical.
- You're the one who's being hysterical, calling Frank Da Costa out to Wilgul.
- What am I supposed to do just let him get away with it?
- If you're gonna keep pushing this then tell me right now so I can just pack my bags and go.
I am not living through you and Nick at war with each other, Harry.
- I'll be at Drovers Run if anyone needs me.
Be alright.
Mum, be alright.
(gentle music) - Just watch that.
- Yep.
- All right, got him?
- I've got it.
- Good work.
- Yep.
(car engine roaring) - Hi, Alex.
- Tess.
That'd be your, uh, bike, Nick.
So where is it?
Where's my chopper?
Ah, second thoughts, I don't wanna know.
Dad's already threatening to sue.
I don't wanna be changed as accessory.
- You know Dad brought Frank Da Costa here?
- Well, Frank's the least of your worries, Nick.
Mum's lost it.
They've been at each other's throats since the chopper went missing.
And, uh, she's talking about leaving.
- Yeah, but she wouldn't, would she?
- Do you really wanna push it far enough to find out, Tess?
(gentle music) - Well, we have to do something.
I got an idea.
- Another one?
- A dinner?
- Yeah.
- [Liz] At Wilgul?
- [Tess] We can talk things over.
- [Harry] I want my chopper back.
- Yeah, we can chat about that, too.
So how does seven sound?
- Look, Tess, that's a very nice- - Yeah, seven will be fine.
- Right, I'll see you then.
(dramatic music) - What are you up to?
- I'm not up to anything.
We've been invited to dinner, I've accepted.
That's all.
(Liz sighs) (gentle music) - I don't think this is gonna work.
- Too small?
Any smaller, you'd be jumping a stick, Claire.
- So get a stick.
- Come on, get a wriggle on.
Beers to drink, women to chase, let's go.
- Tell me, ahem, are you, um, okay about them?
- Stop stalling, will you?
Who?
- Nick and Tess?
- What being in business together?
- (scoffs) Is that all you think it is, business?
- I don't know.
What if they are together?
Would that be a problem for you?
- No, but it's different for you.
- Why?
- Because I haven't slept with you.
- We can fix that easy enough.
- Thanks a lot.
I'll get a number and stand in line, shall I?
- Yeah, very funny.
Let's go.
(tense music) (gentle music) - Guess the lucky socks didn't do it.
(sighs) - Maybe it's not actually about the jumping.
- Here we go.
- [Tess] Well, maybe it's not so much about a brush with death as a brush with the ex.
- And maybe it isn't.
- Well, it makes sense after what happened with Peter.
- [Claire] Not everything that's wrong with me is Peter's fault, alright?
- Well, maybe not his fault, but I had this weird thing a few years ago.
I had this, this pain right here.
- Indigestion.
- No, it was this awful tight feeling like pins and needles.
I tried everything.
Massage, kinesiology, acupuncture.
Nothing worked.
And then I met this healer woman.
And she told me it was all this emotional stuff about an old boyfriend that I was hanging on to all these old feelings.
And she told me that I had to release him from my body and to cleanse him from my mind.
He left this T-shirt behind when he moved out.
So I cut it up into little pieces, set fire to it.
(Claire scoffs) It worked.
- You better get going.
Liz is gonna want more than bangers and mash.
- [Tess] Cold.
Hi, Harry.
- Tess.
- Hello.
- How are you?
- Good, thank you.
- Nice of you to invite us.
- Nick.
- Our pleasure.
- Hello, darling.
- There you go.
Wine.
- Ooh!
This looks good.
Would you like a glass?
- Actually, I'd prefer a beer if you've got one.
- Ah, luckily we do have beer.
- Well, that is good news.
(Tess laughing) - Oh, white freesias.
How lovely.
Oh, that is a beautiful top, Tess.
That really suits you.
- Thanks.
Can I take your coat?
- Oh, yes.
Course, I could never wear that sort of thing.
I'd feel far too exposed.
- Um, I might just open this bottle of wine.
Give it a chance to breathe.
- Mm.
- There, Tess.
(gentle music) - Well.
(upbeat music) - [Alberto] Won't be long now.
- It should only be about another hour and a half, okay?
- Yeah, I might pass out by then.
- Yeah, you know, it might be quicker if there's more cooking and less kissing.
- (scoffs) Mum, it takes a while for pasta to dry, you know.
It's not like one of your casseroles.
And, you know, in Italy sometimes they don't eat up until 11 o'clock.
- Yeah, well I bet in Italy no one runs a property the size of Drovers.
- [Jodi] In Spain, sometimes they have up to six meals a day.
- One would be good.
- Ladies, what's going on?
(curious music) - Jodi's educating us.
- Yeah, hey, Claire, you wanna help me, uh, road test to my home brew?
- Good idea.
Veranda.
- Righto.
(bottles clanking) (insects chirping) (gentle music) (Tess sighs) - Parsley or no parsley?
- Parsley.
- Okay, parsley.
- You can do this.
Food's great.
You look beautiful.
- Thanks.
- Here, turn around.
Mm, turn around.
- What are you doing?
- Queen parsley.
- No, no, that's silly.
(both laughing) - There you go.
Perfect.
- Can I carry these in?
- Thanks.
Ahem.
- Hmm.
- Come on, let's eat.
- I've got it.
(insects chirping) (playful music) - These are good, Meg.
- Mm, hmm, have another one.
- Mm, thanks.
You must be pleased to have Jodi back.
- Yeah, yeah.
- I can see how happy she is with Alberto.
- Yeah.
She's happy, isn't she?
- Yeah.
- Yeah, makes you wanna vomit, doesn't it?
- Yeah.
- Go another round?
- Yeah.
- So you think this is gonna fix my jumping?
- Yeah, can't hurt.
Get it out of your system for the night.
(groans) Start fresh in the morning.
- Won't be real fresh if I have many more of these.
- This is much better than dinner with the folks.
- It bothers you, doesn't it?
- Yeah.
I don't know.
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know.
- Me too.
- Why does it bother you?
- Oh, jealous, I guess.
(sighs) - What, of Tess?
- No.
- Of Nick.
- Of both of them.
Starting new.
Being in love.
Walking on air.
(gentle music) Before that moment when something goes horribly wrong and your life stuffs up for good.
Ugh.
- What's wrong with it?
- Mm.
- Mm.
- Mm, wattle seed and lime.
(gentle music) Oh, that's sensational.
Mm.
I would love the recipe.
- Oh, yeah, sure.
It was one of Mum's.
So everyone for coffee?
- Yeah.
- Let's talk business.
- Okay.
- It's the reason we're here, isn't it?
- Yeah.
We wanna talk to you about our plans.
- We really wanna make a go of the organic wheat.
- You think it's viable?
- If we can overcome a few hurdles, yeah.
- Like us spraying?
- [Nick] Among other things.
- So you think this is worth pursuing?
- Well, any new venture is risky.
- But an organic crop of wheat yields 30% more than a conventional crop.
- Takes about five years.
- In the end, it'll be a significant return.
- Five years?
- Yeah, that's how long it takes for the whole property to convert to organic.
- You're talking about more than just one crop here?
- Well, it's a trial of sorts.
- And you'd be part of this?
- Well, there are a few details to sort out.
- But that's where we're heading.
- Well, that's a longterm commitment then.
- Yep, it is.
(dramatic music) - [Claire] Not much of a head.
- No, no, no, give it time to settle.
So, ah, how do you reckon we stack up?
- What?
- Me and Nick?
You know, if you had to compare us.
- (scoffs) I wouldn't.
- Yeah, yeah, but if you did.
Who'd come out in front?
- (chuckles) You want me to rate you like you're a car or something?
- Yeah.
- All right, let's see.
Well, how fast do you go?
- (sniffs) I'm pretty fast.
- (laughs) Well, you've lost the race right there.
(chuckles) It really bothers you, doesn't it?
- Can I give you a hand?
- No, please, you're a guest.
- No, I want to help.
- That's alright, I'm nearly done.
- You know, I admire you, Tess.
You're a risk taker.
You're a real adventurer.
- Thanks.
- You and Nick are getting along very well together?
- Yes, we are.
- You got along well with Alex, too, didn't you?
(gentle dramatic music) It doesn't bother you that they're brothers?
Boys talk.
Tess, you've got, you've got great spirit, you're very bubbly, you're.
I think you know deep down that you and my son are not suited to each other.
Nick needs someone stable, somebody sensible.
Five years?
Let's face it, you've never committed to anything for longer than five minutes, have you?
Now, if you really care about Nick, you won't let this go any further.
(Tess exhaling sharply) (dramatic music) - I-I can't, I can't remember which one of these I like best.
- [Claire] I'm not surprised.
- Ah, it was this one.
This one.
Hmm, it's good.
It's full-bodied.
It's got a bit of kick to it.
(gentle music) We make a good team, don't we?
(Claire chuckles) You know it.
I know it.
And Brave J knows it, too.
(Claire chuckling) (Alex sighs) I love you, Claire.
(Claire laughing) (sighs) I love you more than the chopper.
(upbeat dramatic music) - Thanks, darling.
- Bye, Mum.
- Lovely, lovely dinner.
- Please, take care.
- Yes, of course, of course.
Now, oh.
- Thanks for coming, Dad.
- Don't forget about this.
- Thanks, Tess, I really enjoyed tonight.
- Come on, Liz.
Early start in the morning.
- Mwah, now, you will give me that recipe, won't you?
- Yep, sure.
- Oh, there we are.
Ah, good.
Ooh-ooh, it's cold out here.
- Make a move here, son.
I hope it works out.
- Ah, good.
- Thank you.
See you.
- Alright, good night.
Good night, darling.
- Good night.
- Thank you, thank you.
- Bye-bye.
- [Liz] Harry, ooh, it's cold.
(dramatic music) - I told you you had nothing to worry about.
That couldn't have gone any better.
- I should go, too.
(horse hooves clopping) (chimes chiming) (people chattering) (Tess panting) (fire crackling) (touching music) What are you doing?
- Cutting up the T-shirt.
- Oh.
(upbeat music) - So now that it's morning, do you still love me?
- What'd I do?
- What, you didn't mean it?
- Oh, yeah right.
God, you got me, eh?
Come on, let's see what you're made of.
(dramatic music) (exciting music) Yeah!
(Brave J neighing) Well done, huh?
I told you a little bit of home brew never fails.
- Yeah, that must have been it.
- Here's one for you.
Good boy.
(dramatic music) Here's one for you.
Good girl.
(laughs) - Bugger off.
Get out.
(gentle music) - Morning.
Pasta for breakfast?
- Hmm-mm.
Better late than never.
- Where are Jodi and Alberto?
- Mm, still in bed.
- Mail's here.
Oh, Becky, something for you.
- Oh, I'll read it for you if you like?
- No thanks, it's okay.
- Ahem.
I did it.
I jumped.
- Yeah?
- Yeah.
And you were right, you know?
You just got to forget about everything else and go for it.
(gentle music) (device whirring) - [Brick] Dear Becky, I miss you so much.
I think about how you look.
Imagine every bit of your face.
(laughs) Every little detail.
Like that bit of your mouth that curls up just before you smile.
I think about that a lot.
How sometimes you just smile with your eyes, like this.
Like a little light just at the edge of the blue.
(sighs) I can picture it right now, Beck, and it helps 'cause I miss you so much.
- I miss you, too.
(sighs) (gentle music continues) (birds chirping) - That's it.
- 1,000 acres.
We did it.
Perfect end to a perfect day.
- Yeah.
- Oh, my shoulder.
- Whereabouts?
- Oh, just this one.
I should probably have a bath.
- Well, I've got a bath.
- And it'd be silly to go all the way home.
- Yeah.
(gentle music) (Tess sighs) How's that?
You okay in there?
- [Tess] Yes, thanks.
(gentle music continues) - You know that work, Tess.
It doesn't just mean 1,000 acres.
It's a whole new beginning.
20 years from now when everyone's doing organics, they'll still be talking about us.
You know that, don't you?
"Remember when Tess and Nick first started all this, aye?"
We're pioneers, you and me.
You need anything in there?
- [Tess] No, I'm fine.
(dramatic music) (Nick groans) - [Liz voiceover] Let's face it, you've never committed to anything for longer than five minutes, have you?
- I'm fine.
- Now, if you really care about Nick, you won't let this go any further.
(door squeaks) (Nick sighs) (door clicks) (slow dramatic music) (car sputtering) (car engine roaring) - Tess!
Tess!
(Nick shouting) (door slams) ♪ You burn like fire ♪ ♪ Burn like ice ♪ ♪ Your heart tears, your heart tears ♪ ♪ You'll strong and hold it in ♪ ♪ 'Cause your heart still cares ♪ ♪ Many fears and many dreams ♪ ♪ Many roads out there ♪ ♪ Hide the pain behind the smile ♪ ♪ Behind the tears ♪ (thunder rumbling) (dramatic music) (bright upbeat music)
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