(upbeat music) (banging) (crashing) (pop music) (Nathan) You'd think I'd learn my lesson.

But no, every Christmas was the same.

It was just too tempting.

There it was, the glittering prize, full of promise, and just out of reach.

♪ (Julie) Don't even think about it.

(Nathan) Hey guys, fingers crossed!

If we get the DA through from the council, we are done and dusted.

Double contract exchange, here we come!

Does that mean I get my husband back?

Yes, and until then, let's just think about the big, fat commission check that's coming our way.

(Sammy) Oh, you think I could put a price on spending time with you?

(Nathan) Rachel, too, had gotten more than she'd bargained for.

Five days ago, a guy she'd flashed in some kind of feminist statement inconveniently started working with Dad.

-Ran out of coffee in the shed.

-That's his way of saying he forgot to put it on the shopping list.

Um, Rachel, is that your toast burning?

(playful music) ♪ (Rachel) Oh!

Ow, ow, ow!

(sighing) ♪ I have to get to work.

♪ She's not really a morning person, is she?

Apart from that, all I need is the section 66W certificate.

No, no, no, no, mate, I can come 'round, uh, and pick it up myself.

What time's good for you?

Well, we will see you then, okay, bye.

Am I hearing what I think I'm hearing?

Are we talking yes?

He has got a deposit check and a signed contract we can exchange this afternoon.

Yes!

Yes!

-Sorry.

-No, mate, you go for it!

You said you could do it, and you did it!

Moving one house to sell another in five days, that is an awesome effort!

I think I was lucky.

(Tim) Hey, I know luck, and I know real estate smarts.

And that, my friend, was definitely not luck.

You massaged that deal like a seasoned pro!

It's my job.

Above and beyond, I'd say, I owe you a drink.

Actually, I reckon two properties, I owe you dinner as well.

What are you doin' tomorrow night?

Nothin'.

Well, the wife's got her belly dancing class, so I'm off the leash.

Um, they do $10 steaks down at the Bridgeview, complimentary glass of wine, deal or no deal?

Deal!

It felt like my life was back on track.

I was going places.

But exactly which places was suddenly hard to predict.

Oh, yeah!

Who is the man?

-Oh!

-Well!

-Looks like that'd be you, mate.

-You look chuffed.

(Julie) Uh, I don't wanna oversell my son's talents, but I'm sensing a big real estate coup?

Yeah, I guess you could say that, yeah.

-Oh, darling, congratulations!

-Thank you.

(Julie) Oh!

-Good going, mate.

-Thank you.

(Julie) So, your boss must be thrilled.

I think seriously impressed would be a massive understatement, yeah.

So, when you say coup, what are we talkin' here?

Well, I don't think that Donald Trump is exactly gonna be running scared of me just yet, but I sold a few houses, Steve.

(Julie) Oh, and pulled off the deal in record time.

(Nathan) But I'd be nothing without my little -fan club over here.

-Oh, good on you, Nathan.

Well, listen, there's some coldies in the fridge.

Grab yourself a seat.

And prepare for the highlights of Steve's latest tour.

(Dave) The Greaties from the Eighties, edited to protect the guilty.

Mate, you shoulda been there!

I had it better off.

(Julie) Oh, did you now?

Now, listen, what are you doin' tomorrow night?

(Julie) Gee, watching my toenails grow?

(Dave) Uh, I'm extracting the wax from my ears.

(Nathan) Ew!

So you're free, then?

Hey, here's the deal.

I'm gonna throw a bit of a party to kick off my new publishing division.

-And we're invited?

-That's what I'm saying!

You're all invited, I invited the whole tribe!

-Awesome!

-Great.

-Well, it's good to see ya.

-Good to see you, too, mate.

(Dave) And about inviting us to this bash tomorrow night, you don't have to.

(Steve) Are you kidding?

No, I want to, you're family!

Anyway, you know what?

You'll be helpin' me out too, mix it up a bit.

(Dave) Yeah, I'm not sure if Jules'll get there.

I mean, she will if she can, but just don't count on it.

Since when has Jules been allergic to free alcohol?

Ah, she's just been throwing up a little bit lately, you know.

Pregnancy.

(laughing) You still got it in ya!

So it seems.

-Congratulations!

-Nappy changes at my age, -rock and roll!

-Rock!

See you tomorrow night.

(Steve) You will, you old dog!

(Steve howling) (dramatic music) ♪ (screaming on TV) How can you sleep through that?

I could hear it halfway down the street!

-What?

-That same music playing over and over.

Have you had a sleeping pill, or something?

No, no, mate, stuffed, I've been working.

Hey, I have had the best day!

I had to do my first roster, but it was a bit tricky because Amber wanted Wednesday night off, and I only really had -Jason to cover, so-- -Wait, wait, wait, are you even -listening to yourself?

-What?

Look, mate, it's a roster.

Yeah, and I like doing it!

(Carbo) What have we become?

I mean, seriously.

I mean, I have to be up at 4:00 AM -to go to the flower markets.

-Yeah, that's cool.

No, Ben, it's not cool!

This is not the way it's meant to be.

I mean, we're young, okay?

We're at our sexual prime, and what are we doing with it?

Nothing, absolutely nothing.

Ah-ha!

Well, I rang up on one of those free preview passes to Feral tomorrow night.

Is that really as good as life gets?

Hello!

Free tickets!

I'm eating Choc-top ice creams, it doesn't get a whole lot better than that.

(relaxed music) ♪ (door slams) ♪ (Jake) Morning!

Aww, hope you didn't get dressed up on my account.

I could say the same to you.

Gah, I think you just did.

You don't think it matches my eyes?

As if I would even notice if it-- Why am I even bothering?

♪ What demented mind-altered state were you in when you hired that guy?

Jake?

Is he here already?

God, he is so badly in love with himself.

Well, I probably would be too if I looked like that.

I cannot believe you are drooling over a bogan.

I wasn't drooling.

(Dave) And he's not a bogan, he's a nice guy.

(Julie) Well, actually, maybe just a little bit of drool, but only on your behalf, darling, he's a gorgeous-looking boy.

(Rachel) Oh, Mum, do not even go there.

Well, you're a gorgeous-looking girl!

-Jules!

-This is seriously sick-making!

Please stop!

I want as little to do with him as possible.

Dave, you ever heard that expression -protesting too much?

-I heard that!

(Libby) The job is to relaunch Rampant men's body spray.

So the client wants to reposition the product for a new demographic, working guys 18 to 30, not exactly sophisticated.

So, we're talking bogan spray?

Precisely.

We need a venue, any ideas?

Uh, what about the joint my brother manages?

There's always a bar full of boofheads on pool comp night.

(Libby) So, we'll buy 'em a few drinks, sling 'em a few bucks, and they can tell us exactly what they think of Rampant.

(Rachel) What if the said demographic have trouble constructing words of more than one syllable?

What if they're so disgustingly in love with their own boganesque ways, that all they can do is fart and belch and ask me to show them my tits?

(George) Works for me.

Suddenly, I'm confused.

Are we in therapy?

Or are we discussing the needs of our client?

It's this guy that is working for my dad.

He is driving me up the wall!

Perfect!

Invite him along.

-No, no way!

-Why not?

'Cause he's a total bogan loser!

So you'll ask him?

No.

Only agency in our area to achieve sales in the past fortnight.

Not a bad result, Nathan.

-That's what you pay me for.

-Yeah, but in this market?

You know what it's like out there.

-Excuse me a second.

-Yep.

(phone ringing) Hey, Dad, how's it going?

Ah, I meant to say something this morning.

No, no, no, um, Sam's at work, and I can't make it either because, um, I promised him that I'd have a drink with him tonight.

Yeah, sorry.

Well, have a great time, though, and say hi to Steve for me?

Alrighty, I'll speak to you soon.

Thank you, though, bye.

Sorry about that.

Mate, if there's somewhere else you need to be tonight-- (Nathan) Oh, no, it's nothing.

Doesn't sound like nothing if your old man's chasing you.

He used to play in a band.

Um, this guy Steve Wilson, he's holding some launch.

Not, not Steve Wilson and the Front?

-Yes?

-You're kidding!

Steve Wilson and the Front?

-Yeah, why?

-Mate!

I was there, I saw 'em support Sherbet one night.

Blew 'em off the stage!

They were hot!

They were very good.

Mate, we--we can have a drink any night of the week.

-No-- -Not buts, you're goin'!

You'll bring me back an autograph, eh?

Okay!

Thank you.

Tim's a nice guy, a decent, fair-minded, all-round nice guy.

And I was happy, I really was.

Great boss, great job.

We're going to a party.

But suddenly, the world of suburban real estate didn't seem such a cool place.

(female singer) ♪ Come on, baby, it won't take long ♪ (Julie) Oh, well, well, this is a bit more exciting than my usual Tuesday date with a deep conditioner.

-Yeah, you can say that again.

-Dave!

(Steve) Hey, Jules.

Hey, you two.

-Hey, cool venue.

-It's all right, eh?

Come on in, come on in, make yourselves at home.

Glad you came?

(Sammy) Oh, well, let's see.

I did have to promise to do a week's worth of night shifts in return.

Oh, but this looks like it might ease the pain!

(Nathan) I had been to parties before.

Okay, heaps of parties, but this was Christmas presents on top of the wardrobe time, tantalizing, magic.

-Hi, there.

-Hi.

-I'm Layla.

-I'm Nathan.

(Layla) Yeah, I know, Dave Rafter's son, right?

-Yeah.

-The real estate agent?

(Nathan) Yeah, yeah, yeah!

-Sammy.

-How did you know that?

Oh, Steve mentioned he caught up with you guys the other night.

He did?

Eh, well, conversation must have been in short supply.

(Layla) Is he always this modest?

Oh, give him a couple of minutes to warm up.

(Layla) So, tell me, did the apple fall far from the tree?

I'm sorry?

Oh, I mean, do your write or play an instrument?

-Layla!

-David!

(David) How are ya?

-How are you?

-Great.

(Layla) I thought you were in New York?

Oh, no, I got back on the weekend.

-Great party!

-Thank you!

You know my secret, just keep the champagne flowing.

(laughing) Sorry, David, this is Nathan Rafter.

-G'day, mate.

-Nice to meet you.

(Layla) His father wrote Suburban Boy with Steve.

Very nice, welcome to the club.

-And this is Sally.

-Sammy.

(Layla) God, I'm so sorry.

I'm terrible with names.

-You are?

-Terrible!

Uh, your last CD, I loved it, but you probably get that all the time, so.

(David) Oh, no, thank you so much!

Hey, listen, uh, I'm gonna go see some mates.

I'll see ya soon, yeah?

-Take care, see you soon.

-Nice to meet you.

-He's a great guy.

-Yeah, he is.

But let's not talk about him.

Tell me a little bit more about you.

(Nathan) Suddenly, I seemed to be the center of all this attention, and I truly did not know why.

(rock music) ♪ (indistinct speaking) (laughing) (Sammy) Hey, well, it's all a bit technical for me, sales predictions, all of that.

-No.

-Although I did try a useful comment about (unintelligible), but I don't think it was entirely relevant.

(Julie) Ah, you stick with us, kiddo.

Amateurs have more fun.

I don't know, I think hot pants are extremely relevant when you're talking about marketing.

-Oh?

-Not that I've given it too much thought though, or anything.

(Julie) Can you believe Kate Ceberano's here?

Look, she's just-- she's smiling and lovely.

You know, she's obviously like that in real life.

It's not an act.

I didn't think you were the star-struck kind.

Well, when have I ever met any?

Steve?

Rock!

(laughing) Hey, uh, who's Nathan talking to?

(Sammy) Oh, that's Layla.

Oh, she works with Steve.

In the new division?

-Uh, she is the new division.

-Oh!

(Nathan) Surely there has to be a cap on the kind of royalty you can charge on unsourced music.

-There has to be.

-Yeah, sure, but, but when you're talking about high-rotation stuff, okay, say the underscore for a TV show -that sold worldwide... -Okay.

(Layla) ...then you're talking big bucks.

-That is, that's massive.

-Wow.

But what are you offering, what's, you know?

-What, with the back catalog?

-Yeah.

(Layla) An emotion, or a memory, or a hook.

And the new stuff, it's, it's innovation.

(Nathan) Innovation, okay.

But, what's your USP?

A unique selling point?

You know your stuff, I'm very impressed!

Well, I'm interested, I'm very interested.

(Layla) Are you interested in music?

(Nathan) Yeah, I like to listen to music.

(Layla) You're not a crazy, obsessive music freak, -though, are you?

-No!

-Good!

-No, don't get me wrong, I like to go and see bands, sometimes, but I think what I'm more interested in is, um, is, you know, business models.

I like, um, new technologies, new media.

I really like selling.

I like the chase.

♪ Will you excuse me for just a minute?

-Yeah, of course!

-I'll be back.

♪ (Steve) Just saying, there's people here you have to meet.

(gasping) Oh, my God, we were just talking about you!

-Really?

-Well, I was just saying that, you know, you're obviously--Oh!

Oh, sorry.

I'll shut up.

Oh, well, I'm Sammy.

-It's a pleasure to meet you.

-G'day, hello.

-Dave.

Hi.

-Hello.

Hi.

-I'm Julie.

-Hi, Julie.

(laughing) (Dave) Hey, Steve, we owe you big time.

-It's been fantastic.

-Yes, we do!

You are gonna have to come to dinner sometime.

Oh!

You should come, too, Kate!

Thanks, I've actually, um-- -No, you're busy.

-I've probably gotta-- -Yeah, you're busy, sorry.

-Yeah.

So sorry!

But thank you so much.

Okay, I'll see you later.

-See you later, guys, goodbye!

-Oh, was I gushing?

Oh, just a, just a little bit.

Is there any food around this joint?

(Ben) This is gonna be so cool!

(Carbo) Yeah, who says we don't have a life, eh?

(Ben) Mate, are we the only ones here over the age of 14?

(Carbo) And I bet every single one of them is getting more action than both of us put together.

(Ben) And maybe that's true, but there's one thing that we've got that they haven't got.

-What's that?

-Free tickets!

Hey, come on, try and tell me you're not excited about this?

-Uh.

-Come on.

Special effects are supposed to be amazing.

I saw this clip on YouTube where the pig goes berserk in the salami factory.

What?

I'm really looking forward to this film, all right?

(Carbo) Mate, if I had to pick between that and you wetting yourself over a roster, I think I'll pick the angry pig any day of the week.

(Ben) This is gonna be so cool!

(burping) (laughing) Say, mate, I'm busting to go.

Do you reckon I've got time before the movie starts?

(Carbo) Uh, mate, I don't think that's a good idea.

(Ben) Why not?

(Carbo) Don't look now.

(Ben) Man, what's she doing here?

(Carbo) Horror movies, remember?

She loves 'em.

(Melissa) Yeah, but I didn't think she must have called the radio too.

(Carbo) Who's the guy?

Is that her date?

(Ben) It's the doctor, remember?

Why would he wanna come to a movie like this?

(Carbo) Because he wants to see it.

(Ben) As if, look at him!

He's got nature documentary written all over his face.

He's just gonna be sitting there, looking down his nose at everyone who's trying to enjoy themselves.

(Carbo) Or, maybe he wants to see it because she wants to see it?

(Ben) Oh, mate, I've really gotta go, but I can't let her see me.

She's gonna think I'm some kind of stalker, or-- (Carbo) All right, look, just stay low, all right?

Stay low, don't let her see ya.

Shh!

While you're out there, get me a Choc-top.

(sneaky music) ♪ (lively music) ♪ (Sammy) News flash!

The, uh, woman you were flirting with.

-What?

I wasn't flirting.

-Oh, sorry, the woman you were undressing with your eyes.

(Nathan) I was not, we were talking!

(Sammy) Well, Steve Wilson's new girlfriend!

-I wasn't flirting!

-Oh, well, if you weren't, then she sure as hell was!

(Nathan) Well, she wasn't flirting with me!

(Sammy) Hey, do you think, uh, Steve's the jealous type?

-You are being ridiculous.

-Oh, I think he might be!

Ooh!

(Steve) Nathan!

(Nathan) Steve.

Don't know what you've been sayin' to Layla.

Ah-ha, no, you see, that's the--it was nothing.

We were just having a little chat, and, uh, we're just having a little joke.

Well, whatever it was, you should do it more often.

You made quite an impression.

-Really?

-Yeah!

Now, look, I know selling houses and selling music -are two very different-- -No, no, no.

No, no, you see, it doesn't matter what your product is, it's all about marketing strategy, and about getting the edge on your competitor, that's-- And that concludes tonight's motivational speech.

So thank you very much for listening.

Well, it doesn't have to.

I'd like to hear a little bit more about your recent sales, -if you don't mind.

-No, it's fine.

And if Sammy doesn't mind.

Would you excuse us?

Yeah.

♪ (indistinct speaking) (register ringing) (clerk) Who's next?

-Mint Choc-top for me, thanks.

-Mint Choc-top, thanks.

Ben, hi!

You're here for the killer pig, too?

Of course you are, gratuitous gore, should have known.

-So, you here by yourself?

-No, no, I'm with, uh, Luke.

Wouldn't have thought it was his thing, not that I know the guy.

(quirky music) How are things with, you know, your-- (Ben) Yeah, my ticker's fine.

Yeah, all good.

Yeah, I've just been working, basically.

Keeping myself busy.

Getting used to running the joint.

Ah, that's good, that's great!

-You?

-Same, yeah, yeah.

(clerk) Last one, guys, who wants it?

(in unison) Uh, you have it.

-No, you asked for-- -No, you have it.

(Melissa) You asked for it first.

-You have it.

-No, really.

(Ben) It's your favorite.

You always have one at the movies.

It's tradition.

Thanks.

♪ Enjoy.

-Vanilla?

-French vanilla.

(Carbo) Oh, what, because ice cream comes with an accent?

(Ben) They were out of mint, okay?

Take it or leave it.

(Carbo) Well, didn't you want one?

(Ben) Nah.

(indistinct movie dialogue) (Carbo) Are you okay?

(Ben) Yeah, I'm fine.

♪ -I gotta get outta here.

-Mate, the movie just started!

Ben-o!

♪ (Nathan) Ben had thought it was all within his reach.

But how quickly things can turn to crap.

♪ (indistinct chatter) (Rachel) How was it?

Go on, tell pathetic little overworked Rachel all.

(Nathan) It was awesome!

It was totally awesome.

Rach, you wouldn't believe it.

Anyone who's anyone was there.

Even the Rafters!

Guess who we met?

Oh!

Listen to you!

Just add champagne, instant name-dropper.

Dave Campbell and Kate Ceberano.

-That is impressive.

-Yeah, it was cool people, cool music, cool cocktails, -cool food!

-Mm, thank you.

(Rachel) Hey!

Get your own!

I licked that.

(Julie) I'll make you another one.

-Who wants a toastie?

-Yes!

It was full-on, it was freaking amazing.

(Julie) You know, even as a kid, he loved the-- the sparkly wrapping paper.

-The shinier, the better.

-I never would have guessed!

(Rachel) Well, it sounds like Steve made quite a little impression -on our Nathan.

-Yeah, oh, yeah!

And Nathan made quite an impression on Steve's girlfriend!

(Nathan) What?

I, I did not!

-Oh, do tell!

-Close and personal.

Tête-à-tête.

(Nathan) Sam, we were just talking.

Isn't that what parties are all about?

Um, not when your wife's left clutching her champagne like a social reject, no!

And the two hours that you spent getting cozy with David, that's okay, that's-- It's up there.

Well, let's face it, once you've been to one fully catered, up-market, unforgettable industry bash, you've been to them all, right?

(Nathan) The door had opened for me, and there was no going back.

Actually, sorry, Rachel, this was pretty damn special.

(laidback music) ♪ (Ben) Rachel, I already told you, it's all sorted!

-Okay, I'm just checking.

-The room is booked.

-Great, and the pool comp?

-Is happening, and there'll be heaps of guys there in the age range you're looking for.

And by the way, I totally believe that this is for work and everything, but there are many people out there-- You are as bad as Mum!

It is market research.

-It's my job!

-Whatever!

(Rachel) I get paid to talk to bogans.

That's just what I do.

(Jake whistling) -Ugh, you did not just do that.

-Yup.

Now here we go, pretend to be really offended.

Trust me, I don't have to pretend.

(Jake) I just gave you a compliment, all right?

You should be thankin' me.

Oh!

Great!

Etiquette lessons from you!

Oh, that is just perfect.

♪ Forget it!

♪ Here is that sales history you wanted for Stanhope Street.

(Tim) You know, Nathan, I've been doing a little thinking.

It's the squeaky sound between my ears.

Where do you see yourself in the next few years?

Um, I don't know, I haven't really thought about it.

Come on, pull the other one, bloke like you, probably got a five-year plan, ten-year plan.

I think that I might have a next-half-hour plan.

(Tim) Well, how does partner in an agency, not unlike this, sound?

-Partner?

-A junior partner in a couple of years, and then, eh, ten years or so, full partner.

Okay, uh.

Yeah, yeah, I know, you'll have to think about it.

-Yeah.

-For a nanosecond.

-Knock-knock!

-Sammy!

Sammy, this is Tim.

-Tim, this is my wife, Sammy.

-Hi!

It's lovely to meet you.

Not as lovely as it is to meet you.

You forgot your phone.

(Nathan) You are a lifesaver., Now, I was just telling Nathan here that if he keeps up the good work, we could be talking partnership.

(Nathan) In a few years, yeah.

(Sammy) That's amazing!

-Congratulations!

-Thanks.

(Sammy) Well, Tim, I know I'm biased, but you will not regret this.

(Tim) Well, we've been looking for the right man for a number of years, and, um, think we might have found him.

(Sammy) That's fantastic!

-I am so proud!

-Thanks.

And it should have been fantastic.

(Sammy) Okay, well, I'm gonna head home, so I will see you there and we can celebrate?

-Done!

-Okay, bye, Tim.

(Nathan) Only things were about to get complicated.

(phone ringing) Hello, Nathan Rafter.

Layla, hi!

Yeah, yeah, it was nice to meet you too.

♪ Yes?

Where and when?

♪ Yup, okay, I'll see you then.

Okay, bye.

Tim, that was a potential client, just wants to talk about a property.

Yeah, no, no, go, go, go get 'em, tiger.

(Steve) So, uh, you wanna know why you're here?

(Nathan) Well, um, I'm thinking that you're not interested in the three-bedroom weatherboard cottage that I've just listed for sale?

That's what I'm thinkin'.

And I'm thinking you didn't know you were auditioning the other night?

I'm, um, I'm looking for someone to work with me at Front.

Um, like I said to you the other night, it's a new division.

It's pretty much a start-up, so we need someone with-- with energy, motivation, um, a strong sales background, gotta be pretty flexible in your thinking, and not afraid of long hours.

(Steve) From what I've seen, and certainly what Layla's seen, we reckon you fit the bill.

♪ You know nothing about the music business.

(Nathan) I can learn!

(Dave) Well, what about job security?

(Nathan) What about opportunity?

(Julie) Uh, what about your job with Tim?

(Nathan) Wait, what is this?

Is this 20 questions?

(Dave) Tim gave you an opportunity.

At a suburban real estate agency.

(Dave) And you're a real estate agent.

Sounds like a pretty good fit to me.

(Sammy) They were talking partnership.

-Since when?

-Since this morning.

(Julie) But--but that's fantastic, isn't it?

(Nathan) Maybe, for someone that was really into it.

(Dave) Hang on, am I missing something here?

Remember a couple of days ago how excited you were to close that deal?

But think of all the deals that I can close if this business goes global?

(Dave) Global?

It's a start-up, no guarantees!

It might not even last six months!

(Nathan) And it might go through the roof!

Huh?

You know, Steve and Layla know what they're doing.

They--they believe in me, okay?

They see something in me.

(Sammy) They hardly know you.

(Nathan) Sam, okay, this cannot be because of Layla.

You know, just because she accidentally forgot your name -at a party.

-As if it would have -anything to do with that!

-Nathan, Nathan, darling, you've just caught us on the hop.

You've never even talked about wanting to work in the music industry before.

That's because it's never been an option before, Mum.

Okay, I'm 22!

Yes, okay, it's a risk, but isn't that what life's all about at my age?

(Julie) Well, just... just make sure it's what you really want, that's all.

(Sammy) And not just because you went to some party and met David Campbell.

That wasn't real.

♪ Okay, yes, it would be bad timing for Tim, but I didn't ask for this, okay, it just happened.

And isn't it how I deal with it that matters?

I'll be honest, and I'll be up front with him.

I'll explain how it is.

(Sammy) Well, it seems like the decision's already been made.

(Sammy sighs) (Libby) So, basically, um, take a whiff, and then allow the spray time to dry, and savor.

I've rounded up a few more volunteers.

(Rachel) Great!

-What are you doing here?

-Uh, apparently, you need me to smell something.

Look, I am here trying to work.

I don't need you stuffing this-- (Camel) It's not bad.

(Libby) Is there a problem?

(Camel) Have you got any free samples?

So, you're here for the testing?

(Rachel) No!

No, he is not, no!

Please, just go.

(Jake) Um, whoa!

Oh!

Are you selling this as some kind of repellant?

I mean, if so, I think you're on to a winner.

-That's just-- -Okay, look, if you're not gonna take this seriously.

(Jake) You had just asked for an honest opinion, I just gave it to you.

I'm sorry if it's not the answer you're lookin' for.

(Libby) Um, Rachel, we're just about to, um, break off into one-on-ones.

Maybe you'd like to start with Mister... (Jake) Barton, Jake.

Jake.

Um, Jake, if you wanna sit over there, and, um, Rachel will be with you in a moment.

(Jake) Great!

She's counting the seconds, I can tell.

(playful music) (Libby) Don't tell me this is the guy who's working with your dad.

Uh, and having him around is a bad thing?

Yes because he's a complete-- (Libby) Bogan, so you keep saying.

That's exactly why he's perfect.

Just lie back and think of the client.

♪ Oh, I can't get into this.

-Oh, what's wrong?

-What is it with Nathan?

He's never had it so good.

He talked himself into a potential partnership, a future, a salary!

And now he's gonna chuck it all over.

For what?

Well, he's always had big dreams.

I mean, maybe this is his chance.

(Dave) He's always chased after the things that he can't have, the things that are just slightly out of reach.

I mean, he doesn't know how long this thing with Steve's gonna last!

Steve doesn't know, it's a punt, a stab in the dark!

Well, you were dazzled by the music world once.

(Dave) Dazzled, exactly, that's the word.

Caught in the headlights, but I came to my senses.

You got me pregnant!

-Well, whatever.

-Yeah.

Well, don't you regret it just a tiny bit?

-It's not job security.

-Oh.

-It's not a steady income.

-Yeah, listen to you.

This is Nathan, he's only 22.

And if he doesn't take this chance, then when?

We have to let him make his own mistakes.

That is what I'm worried about.

I just don't want him to become a cropper again.

(clearing throat) -Thank you!

-Layla, thank you for, uh, for meeting me so late.

This isn't late.

You'll find that out soon enough.

When you come onboard?

Come on, is that a yes?

No, not yet, actually, um, there's something I need to know.

I need to know...

I need to know why me?

I thought we'd explained all that to you.

Yeah, I-- Steve's not pulling any strings?

-No!

-No?

No, it's more like the other way around.

Look, can I be honest with you?

Now, I--I know my strengths, but I know my weaknesses, and my background is in music, but mainly the PR side of it.

You know, I've got the contacts, I can get us in the door.

But closing the deal and getting us across the line, that is your strength.

You're a highly motivated guy, Nathan.

You're a results guy with a great attitude and a sense of humor, and I need someone like that.

And I just think we'd make a great team.

And, we'd be in it together.

You know, it would be an adventure, if that's what you're after.

An adventure?

(pop music) ♪ (relaxed music) (Rachel) Would you recommend Rampant to a friend?

(Jake) No, no.

(Rachel) If a friend gave you Rampant as a gift, what would be your response?

That'd be an ex-friend, I-- Right, if you're gonna treat this as a joke-- You asked me what I think, I'm tellin' ya.

Look.

-Stop!

-You see?

Come on, this is a waste of time.

Ah, well, if that's how you feel, you can just leave.

But you've already made up your mind.

You know exactly who's gonna buy this crap, or you think you do.

Um, where do you buy your toiletries?

(Jake) But maybe you're wrong.

You know, maybe that's the thing about makin' up your mind too fast.

Do you buy them at a supermarket or at the department store?

(Jake) What makes you so much -better than everyone else?

-I'm not!

(Jake) Yeah, I know that!

I'm just not sure you've realized it yourself.

(Rachel) Of course, yup.

A woman who isn't falling at your feet.

-Okay.

-I must be up myself.

That's the only possible explanation for-- And a tradie who plays football, of course I've gotta be a bogan, don't I?

My dad is actually a tradie, in case that escaped your attention.

I don't look down on people for what they do.

-Right!

-Unless they are hanging out of a ute window asking me to show them my tits.

Actually, that was Camel.

Yeah, well, you didn't try to stop him.

Well, you didn't have to flash!

I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm not complainin'.

Ugh!

I will call you a bogan because that is exactly what you are!

A bogan.

(George) There you go, we have proof.

Rampant brings out the lion in everyone.

(Jake) Are we done?

Can I have my 50 bucks?

(Libby) Well, we might need to convene another group.

Either that, or they can the product.

(George) I thought they had canned the product.

(Libby) Oh!

Hey, be careful with that stuff if you ever wanna breed.

It might lower the sperm count, for all we know.

Aw, you don't hate me, do you?

Oh, no, for using me as the evening's entertainment?

Why on earth would I hate you for that?

(Libby) If it's any consolation, I think he likes you.

Lib, am I a snob?

(Libby) Hesitating so she doesn't have to answer truthfully.

I'm not!

Oh!

Oh, it's, it's just that he's behaved like such a yobbo pig every time I've seen him.

(Libby) Going back to my theory on how much he likes you.

(George) Hey, where do you want me to put this, Lib?

(Libby) Um, just chuck it in my bag over there, thanks.

(George) No problemo.

(playful music) (Rachel) If that's the evening finished, I might head home.

Libby, are you okay?

♪ Either I'm hallucinating, or on George, that stuff actually smells good.

Did I just say that?

(Rachel) Yeah, you did.

And if that's your attempt at being more open-minded-- (Libby) No one is more freaked out than me, Rachel, seriously.

♪ Maybe it's his new haircut.

I'm feeling the need to run.

Very quickly.

♪ (Jake) Do you want a lift?

(Rachel) What, with you and your mate, Camel?

Camel's still drinkin', that's why they call him Camel.

Well, that's stupid then.

-What is?

-His nickname.

Camels don't drink, that's the thing about camels.

Okay.

Look, don't be an idiot.

This time of night, you could be waitin' here for ages, -just get in.

-Look, it's all right.

I'm fine, thank you.

(Jake) If you think I'm drivin' off and leavin' you here, I'm not.

Well, I'm just a stuck-up princess, aren't I, remember?

So why would you care?

But I don't, I don't.

It's just, my mother would if she knew I drove off and left you standin' here, so.

Right, well, how 'bout I promise not to tell her-- Look, Rachel!

I mean, just get in the car.

♪ For God's sake!

♪ Uh, uh, sorry, shift that.

♪ How hard was that, eh?

♪ So, now it's an adventure?

(Nathan) Mm, and what's wrong with that?

(Sammy) I thought we were supposed to be saving money?

Yes, I know the money's not great -to start off.

-And six months!

(Nathan) But it could be, it could be six years!

It could turn into ten years.

I just, I don't see where the objection is.

-It's Layla, it's Steve.

-What about them?

(Sammy) They are part of that world!

Right, and what world is that?

The world that I thought we'd left behind, all just surface and the image!

(Nathan) So, Sam, I know how to handle that world, those people.

You hardly even know them, Nathan, that's my point.

♪ Well, that was edifying.

No worries.

♪ Thank you for the lift.

Anytime.

Good night, then.

'Night.

♪ (Rachel) That was one of the strangest journeys of my life.

(Nathan) I'm sorry?

-Okay, so, Jake... -Mm.

...offers me a lift home, only the whole way, not one word, just total weird silence.

He is a freak.

I rest my case.

And before you say anything, I repeat 100,000 times, you are wrong.

(seductive music) ♪ (male singer) ♪ I got somethin' to say man ♪ ♪ Oh ♪ ♪ It's about the lovin' we should be thinkin' about ♪ ♪ Instead of fighting, we could be close ♪ ♪ Such little time to have so much fun in this world ♪ ♪ Before we eventually reach the end ♪ ♪ The end of the line ♪ ♪ Oh yeah ♪ ♪ How 'bout us?

♪ ♪ How 'bout us?

♪ ♪ Did you think of yourself in this world ♪ ♪ How 'bout us?

♪ ♪ How 'bout us?

♪ ♪ How yeah ♪ ♪ How 'bout us?

♪ ♪ Oh, oh ♪ ♪ Gotta give ourselves a chance ♪ ♪ How 'bout us?

♪ ♪ Are you listening people to what I'm sayin'?

♪ ♪ Hey, look at the stars ♪ (crashing) (Rachel) No!

No!

(relaxed music) ♪ -Rachel?

-Bye, Dad!

-But, uh.

-What's that saying?

Early bird, worms?

♪ (Julie) Avoidance!

What?

Definitely avoidance.

(Nathan) And, yes, while Rachel was simply avoiding her problem, I was facing mine head on.

Tim?

-G'day, mate!

-G'day.

Look, there's something I need to talk to you about.

I've been thinking about what you're saying about the future, and about which direction -I wanted to head in.

-Here we go, the new junior partner's gonna hit me for a pay rise, eh?

No.

No pay rise, actually.

Things have changed, and I'm afraid that I won't be staying on.

(Tim) What?

Just like that?

I've been made an offer.

What offer?

To work with Steve Wilson.

Ah.

I know you gave me a chance.

Tim, you gave me a second chance, -and I will always be grateful-- -Well, obviously not grateful enough, eh?

-I'm sorry.

-Well, mate, I hope for your sake you don't end up sorry.

Look, I hope you can make a go of it, all right, I really do, but I'm here to tell ya, jobs don't grow on trees.

All right, it takes commitment to make a go of things.

Commitment, hard work, loyalty.

It's a tough world out there.

You're probably just a little bit young to realize that yet.

I am really sorry.

I honestly didn't go looking for this.

But you're taking it.

Yes, I am.

That's all I need to know.

(downhearted music) ♪ (Nathan) Reaching out and taking what I wanted, the right choice for me, but why did it feel so bad?

(thudding) (chain rattling) -Melissa!

-Hi!

How's things?

Shouldn't you be taking it a bit easier?

Nah, nah, it's all good.

I, uh, don't go too hard.

Do you wanna come inside for a drink?

(Melissa) No, uh, thanks.

Uh, I just wanted to say that, uh, I'm sorry.

You were right, what you said about me making you jump through hoops, always wanting things my way, and I'm sorry.

And?

We had a great time together, and I miss that.

Me too.

I miss everything about you.

-No, Ben, it's-- -If we could take it slow, -I promise, one step at a time.

-Stop, stop, no, please.

I'm with Luke now.

♪ Then why are you here?

Because I wanna be friends!

I really care about you, Ben, and I don't wanna lose you.

That's not good enough, I'm sorry.

The way I feel about you, it's... it's all or nothing for me, and if I can't have you, all of you, then it's not gonna work.

♪ I've gotta go.

♪ I think it's just because I spent so much time with him yesterday.

And, I mean, maybe it's just one of those dreams that means something completely different.

I read this book once on interpreting dreams, and in it, it said that if you imagine someone ripping your clothes off, what it really means is that you're desperate to get it on with them.

How can this be happening to me?

How can I even think about liking him?

(Libby) Let's see, for starters, he's hot.

And secondly, did I mention he's hot?

-Ladies!

-Oh, hey, George.

(George) Topper-upper, anyone?

Libby, another decaf skinny latte to really kickstart your day?

Um, very funny, no, I'm-- I'm fine, thank you.

(George) Back momentarily.

You think you've got problems.

What?

He's wearing Rampant again.

Libby, you can't be serious!

Wait till I tell you about the dream I had last night.

(indistinct speaking) (relaxed music) (Dave) So, even if I work and I'm on smoke alarms, if they want back to base, that's where the cost lies.

And then, it's the ongoing service, not just the installation.

Oh, g'day!

Just in a catch-up with Jake here.

You wanna join us?

Uh.

W-work.

(playful music) ♪ (Dave) Odd.

(grunting) ♪ It didn't feel good.

Well, how did you think it would feel?

(Nathan) I don't know!

(Sammy) You can't blame Tim for being disappointed.

Well, it's not like I planned on this happening.

And it's the right decision for me, I know it is.

Just promise me one thing.

Sam, any backstage passes you want, they're yours, I promise.

Don't turn into someone like my father.

I've seen how he treats people.

Sam, I'm not Tony Westaway, okay?

You gotta believe me.

Hey, you two, are you joining us?

(Nathan) Yeah!

(Steve) There he is!

Come here, you!

(laughing) You're not gonna regret this, I'm telling you now.

(Layla) Best decision you've ever made.

-Welcome aboard!

-Well, aye, aye, captain!

-That's right!

-Hang on a minute.

You guys are the crew, I'm the captain.

-Oh, right.

-That's our Steve.

(Layla) This is gonna be fantastic.

And now to seal the deal, what else but some champagne?

(Julie) Oh, I'll get some glasses.

You music industry people ever do any work?

(Layla) Well, not if we can help it.

Sammy, I'd keep an eye on this man, if I were you.

He is really going places.

(Sammy) Oh, you're not telling me anything I don't already know.

(Dave) Thanks for getting him a job.

(Steve) Oh, I'll tell you, he made his own luck.

Layla thinks the sun shines out of him.

-I hope-- -What?

(Dave) Well, I hope it's not because of-- Because what?

Well, you're not doing him any favors, are you?

Dave, he landed the gig fair and square.

-So, how ya feelin'?

-Good!

-Bit daunted, but good.

-Ah, you'll be fine.

You got nothin' to worry about.

Now, how'd you get on with that other guy, -Tim, was it?

-Tim.

Yeah, it was a bit tough.

(Steve) Yeah, well, he'll get over it.

You know, in life, sometimes you just gotta do what's right for you.

And if other people get their noses outta joint, that's just collateral damage.

(Nathan) I wasn't listening.

-Okay, here we are!

-I'd made my choice.

-Right-o.

-My life was about to begin.

(Steve) Right, let's charge our glasses... (Nathan) Okay.

(Steve) ...to Nathan!

(Layla) Nathan, welcome aboard!

(Nathan) And just like that, finally, I made it.

I reached out and grabbed that longed-for prize.

(pop music) (male singer) ♪ I slipped out of my my slumber ♪ (Nathan) Was it exactly what I'd wished for?

What I'd wanted all along?

-Only time would tell!

-Good on you, mate.

♪ (mellow music) ♪ (whooshing) (man) ♪ Seven ♪ (bright music)