(theme music) (whirring, warbling) (thwacking) (Dave) There aren't many times in life when we really get to let our hair down, push the boat out, shake up the world, and party.

-...planning a barbecue?

-That's not a party.

I'm talking a proper Rafters' rave.

We didn't have one for Nathan and Sammy.

I mean, we didn't even have one when we got married.

(Julie) Well, yeah, that's because we were flat broke at the time.

(Dave) Yeah, but now we're not.

The business is going well.

We've got a little bit of money put away.

Oh, do we, Mr. Rockefeller?

(Dave) It'll be nothing like Tony Westaway's 50th.

But for the first time in a long time, everything is coming together, you know?

All the kids are in a good place, we got another one on the way.

You got your mom back.

Yeah, what's not to celebrate?

Plus, Mel's parents are coming over from Perth and we've got to impress them.

Yeah, no, I'm sure they'll be fine if they're half as nice as Mel.

(David) The party to end all parties.

What do you say?

Ben and Melissa are gonna love this.

-A beach party?

-Why not?

(Nathan) We're not on a beach for a start.

-And it's an engagement party.

-Yeah, no, no, no.

Your dad means a theme for the party.

Hawaiian.

-But why?

-Because it'll be fun.

Remember that end-of-season bash when Macca and the boys did that hula number?

-You were on the floor.

-I was eight, and how old is this junk anyway?

It's all right, they've been packed away.

Come on, you have free costumes.

Your mom will do the food.

I reckon I can get the rowing club.

(Chel) Well, I can do cocktails, something--something tropical.

-There you go.

Ted?

-As long as you don't expect me to whack on a grass skirt.

I'm more a sarong man.

(Ben) We--we just wanted to have something small.

(Dave) No, this is a special gift to you both.

Besides, Mel's parents can't come all the way from Perth for a couple of burnt snags.

What do you say?

Come on!

-A beach party it is.

-Ah, great!

I'll call the guys.

Even Steve is gonna come back for this one.

(Nathan) I, um, I didn't think Steve was getting back from the States until late next week.

No, I texted him.

Wouldn't be much of a party without him.

(bluesy music) Problem is, the bigger your party plans, the bigger the mess if they don't quite work out.

Layla, it's me.

I just heard Steve is back early.

Can you please call me?

Please.

Okay, bye.

(beep) (clattering) (Ted) Cocktails, eh?

Very cosmopolitan.

(Chel) Mai Tais are Hawaiian.

Got to go easy on the rum.

(Dave) Are you okay?

You seem tired.

(Chel) Oh, don't fuss, Dave.

Treatment tomorrow, it'll buck me up.

(Dave) Tomorrow?

But didn't you have one on Friday?

What, are you keeping a diary?

(Dave) No, no, it's just... Oh, don't worry, as long as it's working.

-You still want that lift?

-Could you?

(Ted) Yeah, nothing else to do.

(Chel) I have to be there at 10:00.

(Ted) Okay, I'll pick you up at 9:30?

(Chel) Thank you.

And aloha.

♪ -You're giving her a lift?

-Yeah.

Yeah, whatever she has done there, she's not allowed to drive afterwards.

-She told you that?

-Yeah.

It's more than she's told me.

(Ted) Mate, she'll tell us if she wants to.

Just stop worrying.

She'll be okay.

(engine puttering) ♪ Dad's going a bit overboard with this whole beach theme.

(Mel) I think it's sweet he's making the effort.

-A Hawaiian engagement party.

-Hey, it could be worse.

It could be a Hawaiian wedding.

(Ben) Ah, that's what I love about you.

You're a glass half full kind of girl.

(Carbo) This just arrived by courier.

-It's for you.

-Oh.

It's from Mom and Dad!

(Ben) Why didn't they just bring it with them?

(Mel) I don't know.

It's kind of heavy.

Maybe they didn't want to schlep it on the plane.

(ripping) -Ooh!

-Ooh!

♪ (Ben) It's a Crockpot.

It's a crock of something.

(Mel) Gee, thanks, Mom.

(Ben) Question: has your mom ever actually met you?

(Mel) No, it was really thoughtful, thank you.

I'm sure we'll get a lot of use out of it.

Oh, when?

Well, can't he get out of it?

Ben's parents are going to so much trouble.

Oh, that's great.

That's one member of the family.

Yeah.

Okay.

Okay.

Yeah.

Bye, Mom.

(beep) -Absolutely typical.

-They're not coming.

Dad's got a meeting in Singapore he can't shift and, uh, Mom is going with him.

-Yeah.

-I'm sorry.

(Ben) Hey, no worries.

I'll meet them at the wedding.

It is a bit odd, though, not having any of your family at the party.

(Mel) Well, actually, there will be.

Mom said my brother is flying in from Broome.

-Dermott?

-Yeah, meaning every single woman at the party is gonna be fair game.

(Carbo) Ah, talking about me again?

(Mel) Actually, my brother.

He's a mining engineer out in the Pilbara.

Three weeks on, then two weeks off to party hard -and pick up chicks.

-Are you serious?

How come no one told me about jobs like that?

(Ben) You got over Artie fast.

Bloke's got to move on, Beno, even if his heart is breaking.

-Cheer up, mate.

-Yeah.

What is all this?

-It's party planning.

-Yeah.

Hawaiian luau.

(Carbo) Ooh.

♪ (Julie) Any luck with the beach umbrellas?

(Dave) Yeah, I got one here who delivers and, thankfully, we're not talking big bucks.

(Julie) Oh, hey, if you're gonna start worrying -about the cost of this... -I'm not, I'm not.

(Julie) Good, 'cause we're only back to one income next month.

(Dave) Yeah, well, then we go on the recession diet.

(Julie) I'll start reading up on my pineapple recipes, then.

(Dave) Hey, Jules, did Chel seem all right to you today?

(Julie) Dave, you said yourself, no more questions.

(Dave) But I can't help it.

I mean, what's really going on with her?

-She still hasn't told us.

-Yeah, and maybe she never will.

She said she's fine and that should be enough.

-But if I just knew... -Dave, stop.

We've got a party to organize.

Let's focus on that.

Okay?

♪ (siren wailing) Five messages, Nathan.

(Nathan) Steve's back early.

Are you both coming to this party?

(Layla) Oh, please tell me that's not why you've been hassling me.

(Nathan) I just want to make this clear.

You're not gonna tell him, are you?

(Layla) No, no, I thought it would be better just to show him the video.

That's very funny, Layla, make jokes about it.

-That's just perfect.

-Look, Nathan, why would I tell him?

I mean, seriously.

Look, I don't even know why we're still talking about this.

Okay?

Just... Hello?

Lay-- There you are.

Uh, I am going shopping with Mom tomorrow morning, and if I did happen to see something that I wanted to wear to the engagement party... -Go for your life.

-Thank you.

And I will show some restraint.

I promise.

Okay.

♪ -Well, here we are.

-Thanks for the lift.

(Ted) You want me to pick you up later?

(Chel) I've got a friend coming.

So, thanks, though.

(Ted) Hey, listen, um, Dave means well, you know?

(Chel) Yeah, I do know.

(Ted) You're his mom.

He's worried.

(Chel) He doesn't have to be.

(Ted) Yeah, I know, but... (Chel) HIV is just something I live with.

-Understood.

-Thank you.

(engine starting) ♪ Chel!

(clicking) ♪ (door closing) ♪ (Dave) Must be some kind of related thing.

(Ted) Well, your guess is as good as mine.

Hey, Melissa would know.

Hey, Mel, why would someone with HIV be going to a renal unit?

-I'm sorry?

-Dad?

(Dave) Ted ran Chel to the hospital this morning.

-Are you sticky beaking?

-No, I'm not.

We're just... -Granddad, you followed her?

-It wasn't like that.

-Did you put him up to this?

-No, no.

-Why a renal unit?

-I'm sorry, without knowing a medical history...

But you must have some idea.

(Mel) Well, no, I really couldn't speculate.

(Dave) It's to do with kidneys, right?

(Julie) Dave, Melissa is obviously not comfortable with this.

(Rachel) And neither am I, Dad.

Shh.

All right, all right.

Not Chel.

But someone like Chel, but not Chel, uh, hypothetically.

Hypothetically, uh, okay.

How long has this person been treated for HIV?

-About 20 years.

-Okay, um, the thing is, HIV medication can be pretty toxic to the system.

Prolonged use can have some side effects.

(Dave) Like what?

Any number of things.

Like her kidneys failing?

(Mel) I couldn't say for sure.

(Dave) But it's possible?

Yeah, it's possible.

(Dave) Suddenly, I had more than hula skirts and cocktails to worry about.

(Trish) Stuart will love his new shirt, don't you think?

(Sammy) Well, I've never seen Warney in pink before.

(Trish) Show a little flair, why don't you?

-He'll look gorgeous.

-Excuse me.

Uh, of course it would help if I could read my own writing.

Do you reckon that's a seven or a five?

(Sammy) Um... Oh, gosh, your guess is as good as mine.

-Sorry.

-Me too.

Doesn't mean things aren't looking up, though.

(Sammy) What do you mean?

(Dermott) You wouldn't be saying that if you were standing here right now.

Oh, what are you doing?

(Dermott) Just checking to make sure you're real.

(Sammy) Well, if you're looking for the asylum... (Dermott) Melissa Bannon, actually.

(Sammy) It's that gate there, and let me tell you, she's not gonna fall for your lines either.

(Dermott) Well, that's good for both of us.

♪ (laughing, squealing) (Mel) It's so good to see you!

I can't believe you came all this way!

(Dermott) Well, someone has got to make sure you don't hook up with another poof.

(Mel) Dermott... (Dermott) So which one is he?

Which one is the fiancé?

(Ben) G'day.

I'm Ben.

(Dermott) I can't see him with a handbag.

-Hey.

-Only kidding, mate.

Good to meet ya.

(Mel) And this is Carbo, our flatmate.

-Carbo.

-Mate.

(Dermott) Single guy.

I can tell.

He's got that desperate, haunted look.

(Mel) The lines don't get any better, do they?

-You can tell?

-Welcome to my world, mate, but I've just got one word for ya and that word is "bridesmaids."

They better be hot.

(Mel) I'm not having any bridesmaids.

(Carbo) Mate, look, I tried to tell her.

-I begged and pleaded.

-I've been stuck in the middle of nowhere-- (Mel) Yeah, I know that.

(Dermott) Five hours on a plane to get here.

-Yes.

-Help me out here.

(Mel) You want to see your room?

(Dermott) Not too soft or too hard.

I think I can work with this.

(Mel) Thanks for coming, truly.

At least one member of the family shows up.

(Dermott) What do you expect?

We're never gonna win any international family of the year award.

(Mel) Yeah.

(Dermott) Now you reckon Mom and Dad called me on my last birthday?

No.

They just sent me a card and some bloody Crockpot.

-Are you kidding?

-Why would I kid about that?

Why would anyone?

Rule number one, just don't take it personally.

(Mel) Yeah, it's hard not to.

(Dermott) Mel, it's always about them.

Always has been, always will be.

They're never gonna change.

(Mel) No.

(melancholy music) (Dermott) If you're expecting an engagement present, I'm sorry, but I blew all my dough on the flight over.

(Mel) Yeah, the best present ever.

-It's so good to see you.

-You too.

(grunting) (bluesy music) ♪ (Dave) Okay, I've been on the Net.

That makes sense with the bruising on her arms.

If she's only been visiting the hospital twice a week, then they wouldn't have put in a shunt and, certainly, if she's having dialysis three times a week, they put in the shunt.

So, if it's her kidneys, that's what happens.

(Julie) Yeah, well, like Melissa said, we don't know that for sure.

-What else would it be?

-Well, I don't know, darling.

I don't think I'm getting through.

I thought we learned our lesson last time.

(Dave) Yeah, we did, but this isn't personal, this is practical, we can be there for her.

(Julie) Yeah, I just don't want to risk scaring her off again.

And I just want to make sure she knows we're there for her one hundred percent.

-Why would that scare her off?

-Well, maybe it wouldn't.

But, darling, whatever you decide to do or say, can you just sit with it for a while, at least till after the party?

This is Ben and Melissa's day.

I don't want to spoil it.

Yeah, fair enough.

-Get threading.

-What?

(Julie) Well, you said you wanted a lei.

(laughing) (soft music) (Nathan) Okey dokey, I might call it a day.

Um, I've still got a couple of numbers to go through, -but I can do that from home.

-Okay.

(Steve) Well, I turn my back for five seconds and you're already slacking off.

(Nathan) Steve!

Hey.

I didn't think you were getting back till later tonight.

(Steve) Well, there was something that required my urgent attention, and there she is.

(Layla) Hello.

(moaning) -Oh, I missed you so much.

-I missed you more.

Yeah, I'm just gonna-- I'm gonna head off.

(Steve) Listen, Layla told me the whole deal, everything that's been happening.

-Really?

-There's no point in keeping any secrets, is there?

(Steve) I just want to thank you, Nathan.

The business is obviously in very good hands, and I'm just so glad to have someone on board I can trust.

Layla tells me you guys are working out well together -as a team.

-Yes, and I hope I'm not just speaking for myself.

(Nathan) I'm just trying to do my job.

(Steve) And, listen, I reckon the working day is over, so what's say we scoot, go have a drink.

-My shout.

-Ooh, uh, yes, I would love to, but I've actually got to get back and do some stuff for Ben's engagement party.

(Steve) Oh, yeah, I hear ya.

Well, we'll catch up there and have a drink or three, eh?

(Nathan) Yeah, absolutely.

Uh, great to see you, Steve.

(Steve) Nathan.

-Oh.

-See ya.

(guitar music) (Dave) Hey, Warney, before you go, could you, uh, spare me an hour or two tomorrow morning?

-Anything for you, boss.

-Yeah, I just need to pick up some table and chairs for the party and take them down to the rowing club.

(Warney) I thought it was just a backyard barbie.

(Sammy) Hmm, didn't we all?

Let's just say it's turned into something a little bit more full on.

Perhaps not as big as what you're used to, but big nevertheless.

Oh, I'm looking forward to it, Dave.

-Yeah, me too.

-No worries.

Sam.

Ooh!

(Warney) No prizes for guessing who they're for, eh, Nate?

-Some kind of peace offering?

-No.

Can't I do something nice for my gorgeous wife without there being a hidden agenda?

(Trish) Oh, Sammy, run for your life whenever you hear a man say that.

Thank you.

They are a lovely, lovely thought.

(Nathan) It's fine.

I'm gonna have a shower.

Mm.

Mom, how many times?

I hate when you say things like that.

Nathan is not Dad.

So you've never checked his clothes for a telltale sign of a love potion number nine not even once?

(Warney) Oh, she's only joking.

Yeah, well, I'm not laughing.

Nathan, thanks for the--oh.

Hm.

(bluesy music) ♪ (knocking) Hey, good timing.

Which shirt do you reckon for this party, red or blue?

Blue matches my eyes now.

Red will match 'em later on.

(Nathan) Ben, I've done something really stupid.

(Ben) You've decided to wear boardies.

Mate, I already told you, the sight of your legs could curdle milk.

(Nathan) I slept with Layla.

It only happened once.

It was stupid.

I don't know what I was thinking.

Why are you telling me this?

'Cause I can't handle it anymore.

So I'm meant to feel sorry for you?

I know I did the wrong thing, but it was a mistake.

(Ben) And now your guilty conscience means that I get dragged into it.

-Well, thanks.

-That's not what I'm... Hey, I don't need this, all right?

My engagement party is this weekend, and all you can think about is you and how to make yourself feel better.

(Nathan) All right, so I'm a scumbag.

-No arguments there.

-I don't know what to do.

Okay, how's this?

Put someone else first for a change.

Think about what's best for Sammy.

♪ Looking good.

That looks like a lot.

Yeah, we'll get the rest in the back of my van -and we'll go and help Warney.

-More decorations.

Um, Dad, what's next?

(Dave) There's some more stuff in the shed, then we'll all head down to the club.

(Rachel) Right, there are officially no Hawaiian lanterns left in the whole world.

(Jake) There's not a lot of booze either.

That's just for Chel's Mai Tais.

(Jake) Looks like I'll be catching a cab home.

All right, Beno said these need to go on ice.

(Dave) Yeah, could you grab some, mate?

(Carbo) Yeah, sure.

-Hey, uh, did you get 'em?

-Wasn't easy.

The guy said there wasn't much call for 'em, but yeah.

-Is Dermott in?

-In like Flynn, mate.

-What are you guys up to?

-Nothing.

-Nothing.

-Just a little surprise for Mel and Beno.

(Jake) Sorry, sworn to secrecy.

All hands to the pump, eh?

(Rachel) Hey, run while you still can, Chel.

(Chel) No, no, I fully expect to be put to work.

Yeah, well, only if you're feeling up to it.

-Why wouldn't I?

-Uh, nothing.

It's just great to have you part of it.

(Rachel) Yeah, one more slave to boss around.

Don't say I didn't warn you.

(Chel) Oh, I've got something for Ben and Melissa, so... (Dave) Yeah.

(guitar music) ♪ Well, you'll be proud of me.

Chel is outside, and I didn't say a word.

(Julie) Oh, good, keep it that way.

(Dave) I've been thinking, if her kidneys really are failing... -Oh, no, Dave, not today.

-Just hear me out.

We both know the pieces fit.

At some point, she's gonna need a transplant and, you know, I could be a compatible donor.

(Julie) Whoa, hang on, whoa, whoa.

Stop right there.

Now you're really getting ahead of yourself.

(Dave) Look, if it was one of the kids, you wouldn't think twice about it.

-No, of course not.

-So what's the difference?

The difference?

There's a world of difference.

The kids have got their whole lives -in front of them.

-Unlike my mother who has HIV.

(Julie) No, Dave.

Look, I...

I know Chel means the world to you, to all of us, but we've got a baby on the way.

Shouldn't that be our first consideration?

(Dave) Yeah, well, of course it is, but it's not the only one.

Things can go wrong!

Look, it's a big deal.

Just don't go rushing in with offers you might-- you might regret.

(Dave) I only want to help.

(Julie) You can't fix everything.

♪ Just...

Promise me, no rash offers.

(Dave) I don't even know if I'm compatible yet.

-Promise me.

-I promise.

♪ (Julie) And please don't let this get in the way -of a good party.

-Yeah, I get the message.

Until we know I'm compatible, there's no decision to make anyway.

♪ Come on, guys, what are you standing around for?

Get down to the club.

You, start loading up the food.

Come on!

Let's get this party started.

(bluesy music) ♪ (Jake) Finally, guys.

What kept ya?

Give us a hand with this lot.

(Carbo) Sorry, mate, hands full.

I just wanted to check that Warney knows what he's doing.

(Warney) Yeah, no problemo, leave it to me.

-You do know what to do?

-As soon as the speeches start.

(Dermott) I thought it was after the speech is finished.

(Warney) Yeah, well, same diff.

I wait for your signal and then I hit the music.

(Carbo) Check this out.

One size fits all.

(Warney) Oh, Jakey, nice set of coconuts, mate.

(whistling) (Nathan) Mom's gone crazy.

Chicken wings, rum balls, little mini pineapple and ham pizzas.

-Very Hawaiian.

-Right, ice can go in my car.

You want to give me a hand with those eskys?

-Here you go.

-No, it's all right, I can manage.

(Dermott) A genuine offer.

You don't have to fall in love with me.

Of course, if you did, I wouldn't complain.

If that is a pickup line, you so need help.

(Mel) Been telling him that his whole life.

Hey, well, look, if you're desperate, there is a, um, lamppost right there you can hump.

(Dermott) Oh, I know I've spent too much time in the mines when fat Barry, the cook, starts to look all right, and that lamppost, heaps cuter than he is.

(Sammy) All right, everyone, start disinfecting the street.

-He's flirting with you.

-No, he's not.

He's just being an idiot.

(Nathan) An idiot that was flirting with you.

(Sammy) Well, now you know how I feel about Layla all this time.

(Mel) Hey, do you know where Mom and Dad are staying?

I thought I'd give 'em a call.

-Staying?

-Yeah, in Singapore, for Dad's meeting.

(Dermott) Ugh.

Was that what they said?

-What do you mean?

-Nothing.

(Mel) Dermott.

Ugh, I'm sorry, Mel.

I think you better talk to Mom about that.

(melancholy music) Don't bother trying to make excuses.

Dermott's told me.

I just want to hear it from you.

♪ I got to go.

No, I don't want to talk about it.

Um, Dad didn't want to waste the airfare.

-What?

-He thinks the wedding will never happen, I'll get cold feet.

That's why they're not coming.

(Ben) Mel... And Mom's too scared to stand up to him.

I make one mistake and they're gonna hold it against me for the rest of my life.

-Hey, you're not gonna miss... -No.

Come the wedding day, you're gonna be there even if I have to drag you there myself.

You're gonna prove 'em all wrong.

Except they're not gonna be there.

I'm not inviting them.

-Hey, come on.

-No, I'm not.

I try, I always try, and they keep doing this to me.

No wonder I ran away.

-I hate them.

-No, you don't.

(Mel) No, I do.

They wouldn't even come here and meet you.

They don't even care enough for that.

I do, I hate them.

I hate them.

I... ♪ (Julie) Oh, poor Melissa.

(Ben) I've never seen her so angry.

It's like they're trying to punish her.

(Julie) Oh, right, so to prove a point, they're gonna miss a milestone in their daughter's life.

(Ben) Anyway, I think you guys should just kick off the party without us.

(Dave) What?

(Ben) Well, I don't know if she's up for the whole full-on hoopla thing just yet.

You're not serious.

This is for Mel.

This is for you and Mel.

Yeah, but she's really upset, Dad.

Don't you get it?

I wouldn't blame her if she didn't want to show at all.

(Dave) What?

No, no, no.

Everything is organized.

We can't pull out at this late stage of the game.

(Ben) Oh, right, so it's everyone else who matters, and me and Mel, we just don't count at all.

(Julie) Hang on, hang on, before this blows up in our faces, let's just, you know, let's try and work-- No, Mom, we already told you we never wanted this big party thing.

It's meant to be about us, it's meant to be our day.

(Dave) Which is why we've gone to so much trouble.

(Ben) Yeah, but it's not about us at all, is it?

-Ben... -No, look, we'll get there when we get there, okay?

If we get there.

(bluesy music) ♪ -We can't cancel it now.

-Yeah, no, I know that.

Just... Let me talk to them.

♪ You shouldn't have said that.

(Ben) I thought it was what you wanted.

(Mel) Ben, they've been planning this for days.

At least they care.

At least they don't just buy a Crockpot -and think that that's okay.

-But you were upset.

(Mel) Yeah, I was, stupidly.

You think I'd be immune by now.

(Ben) I just wish Dad hadn't gone so crazy.

Why does he have to make everything -such a big production?

-To show how much he loves you.

My parents won't even get on a plane for me.

(Julie) Hello?

Hey.

Look, you know, your father just-- (Ben) Just wants the best for us.

I know.

(Julie) I mean, he's trying not to show it, but all this stuff with Chel has really started preying on his mind.

The party was a patch of sanity in the middle of it all.

(Ben) I know.

(Julie) I mean, it's a celebration.

And if he is going a bit overboard, it's just that he wants to make it a party -that you'll never forget.

-That's why we're coming.

I'm not gonna let my father ruin today for us.

Oh.

That was easier than I thought.

(male vocalists) ♪ We're having a luau ♪ (uplifting music) ♪ A wonderful luau ♪ (Warney) Hey, guys, how you going?

There they are, the happy couple.

How are you doing?

Carbo, go easy, mate.

Ted, how you doing?

-Ian.

-Hey, Warney, thanks for your help today.

We couldn't have done it without you.

I'm sure that Ben and Melissa really appreciate it.

(Warney) Oh, you know, we're practically family nowadays.

You know what they say, you can't choose 'em, can ya?

(Trish) There you are, Stuart.

He's a little treasure, isn't he?

(Warney) Oh, come on, stop it, you guys.

It's not my party.

(Sammy) Oh, I know should be happy that she's happy, and I would be if I didn't want to vomit quite so much.

(laughing) ♪ -You all right?

-Yeah, why wouldn't I be?

(Sammy) You're not still thinking about work, are you?

(Nathan) No, no, nothing to do with that.

Do you feel like a drink?

(Sammy) Uh, yeah.

(Dermott) Hi, uh, I suffer from amnesia.

Do I come here often?

-Don't you ever give up?

-No.

Not even fat Barry would fall for that one.

(Dermott) Oh, that's where you're wrong 'cause fat Barry is easy.

These ladies over here... You don't stand a chance.

(Dermott) Want to bet?

♪ (Sammy) Right.

♪ (Dave) Might I have a Mai Tai?

(laughing) ♪ (Chel) They're not too strong, are they?

(Dave) Um, what are you drinking?

(Chel) A virgin Mai Tai.

I have to keep myself nice.

(Dave) Well, to the, um, mother of the father of the groom.

(Chel) You don't do things by half, do you?

(Dave) No, I got a lot to celebrate at the moment.

You can't tell which turns and twists your life is gonna take, can you?

(Dave) Only good ones from now on.

(Chel) Cheers, Dave.

(clinking) (Ben) Hey.

Like I said, Dad, if we're doing this, if we're gonna have a party, we might as well go all out.

(Dave) Oh, yeah, personally, I would've liked something a little bit smaller.

(Mel) Thanks, Dave, for everything.

(Dave) Hope you enjoy yourself.

(Ben) Thanks.

(male vocalist) ♪ We'll have some fish and poi ♪ (Steve) Can we talk about this later?

(Layla) No, I want to talk about it now.

How come she had your phone number?

-You're drunk.

-And you sleep around.

What's good for the goose... (Steve) What are you talking about?

(Layla) You really want to know?

(Steve) Do you really want to tell me?

-Layla.

-Steve, the world does not stop when you go out of town, okay?

I'm not your possession.

(Steve) Layla, what are you talking about?

(indistinct lyrics) (Ben) Reached any decisions yet?

Ben, I'm sorry about the other night.

I was out of line, and if it was me and you'd done that, I probably would've decked you.

Not likely, mate, I've seen the way you hit.

♪ (Nathan) I've been thinking that, you know, maybe it's better if Sammy never finds out.

It's not like I'm gonna do it again, but if she was to find out and she thought that I'd kept it from her, that would be worse.

So I'm gonna tell her the truth.

I mean, she deserves it.

-Not now.

-No.

No, no, not now.

I mean after the party.

This is your day.

I'm not gonna do anything to ruin that.

-You're doing the right thing.

-Mm-hm.

(Ben) I can't tell you it's gonna work out, but that's the right choice.

It's not about me anymore.

(indistinct lyrics) ♪ (Steve) If you know what's good for you, Nathan, you'll stay out of my way.

(Nathan) Wh-- -Hey, have you seen, Sammy?

-No.

(Nathan) If you see her, can you tell her that I need to talk to her?

-It's really important.

-Okay.

(Nathan) Okay.

(male vocalist) ♪ And you can do your hula over in Kailua ♪ ♪ Underneath the blue Hawaiian sky ♪ (upbeat music) ♪ (Rachel) Hey, you.

-Rachel, you must be so proud.

-About what?

(Trish) The things you see at the checkout.

-Sorry?

-Oh, um, rampaging lion or whatever it's called.

(Jake) Oh!

Rampant.

-You've seen the posters.

-Well, you couldn't miss them.

Not that you'd want to.

-Anyway, you look gorgeous.

-Thanks.

(Trish) Hang on to this one.

He's a keeper.

♪ -Is she drunk?

-Yeah, probably.

♪ You know, you're gonna get a lot more of that.

(Jake) Oh, God, I hope not.

(Rachel) You love it.

-I do.

-Yeah.

♪ I'm really glad you're here.

(Jake) Me too.

(male vocalist) ♪ When she does the hula over in Kailua ♪ ♪ You can hear the cheers in Molokai ♪ (Ben) Dad, seriously, you've outdone yourself.

This is one hell of a party.

(Julie) Not to mention my pineapple sculptures.

(Mel) Oh, yeah, perfect.

(Ben) Good to see Dermott putting in the hard yards.

(Mel) Ooh, that's Angela from work.

Should I tell him that she bats for the other team?

(Ben) Probably just encourage him.

Let's go say hello.

-Ohh.

-I think I should go and check we're not getting low on booze.

(Julie) Oh, stop.

That's an order.

Everyone's having a great time.

Just relax for five minutes.

(Dave) Yeah, I've really outdone myself, haven't I?

(Julie) Yes.

(Nathan) Hi.

Have either of you seen Sammy?

(Julie) No.

Why?

(Nathan) I just really need to talk to her.

-I'll let her know.

-Thanks.

♪ -What's going on?

-Where's Steve?

-Oh, not today.

-No, where is he?

(Nathan) You told him about us, didn't you?

(Layla) This is such a mess.

He's--he's so mad.

(Nathan) Could you please just leave, Layla?

Can you please get out?

(Layla) Look, there's the happy couple.

(Nathan) Don't.

Just get-- (Layla) Probably say congratulations, I think.

Hi, I'm Layla.

I just want to say congratulations.

(Steve) Excuse us, folks.

Come on.

Put that down.

(soft music) (female vocalist) ♪ I dream of you each day ♪ ♪ (Layla) Oh, please, Steve, you're the world's biggest hypocrite.

(Steve) Oh, that'd be right.

Yeah, turn it all back on to me now.

What, so this is a one-sided arrangement now, is it?

You get to--to shag everything that moves?

(Steve) Strangers!

Layla, strangers.

And, yes, all right, it happened once or twice.

(Layla) How stupid do you think I am?

(Steve) Oh, come on.

Being on tour, it's... You know, what happens on tour should just-- (Layla) Then why does she keep phoning you?

(Steve) I don't... (Nathan) Get out of here, mate.

Steve, it only happened once.

It was a mistake, and we both know that it was stupid, and I really wish that I could take it back.

(Steve) I gave you the chance of a lifetime, Nathan.

-I know.

-This is the thanks I get.

I'm really sorry.

(Steve) Get out of here, mate, now.

Go!

(Steve) Oh.

Oh, mm, oh, isn't that touching?

Maybe I should just leave the pair of you to it, -should I?

-I crossed the line and I know that.

(somber music) Sam.

Sam.

Sam, please.

Sam, Sam.

(Sammy) I knew.

I knew for weeks!

I knew!

But I gave you the benefit of the doubt.

I trusted you!

"Nathan's not like that.

He's nothing like my father."

But you are!

You're just like him!

How could you do this?

-How could you lie to my face?

-I'm sorry.

(Sammy) Don't.

I don't want to hear it.

I just want to get through this bloody party.

♪ (lively music) (indistinct chatter) (Chel) Dave, Dave, you're just in time.

-I made some more Mai Tai.

-Oh, save one for me.

I'm just about to start the speeches.

I don't have to say anything, do I?

(Dave) No, relax.

You just have to laugh at my jokes, even the ones that aren't funny.

Your jokes are funny.

(Dave) Thanks, Chel.

-Having a good time?

-It's perfect, Dave.

(Dave) Yeah, well, it's your family.

It sure feels good.

♪ (Dave) Look, I've been keeping something from you.

What's that, Dave?

(Dave) I know about the treatment, and I know about the renal ward.

Ted followed me, did he?

(Dave) Yeah, you left something in his car, but don't worry, it's okay.

No, it's not.

No, it's not-- (Dave) I spoke to some people and looked on the Net and put two and two together.

I--I don't want to talk about this, Dave.

(Dave) I know you might not want to talk about it right now.

We can talk about it later, but I don't want you to think I'm being pushy or intruding.

I just want you to know that I'm prepared to do the tests to see whether I'm a compatible donor.

You know, I'm just very happy to have you back in my life, and I want to do all that I can to help.

(Ted) Come on, champ, it's that time.

(Dave) All set.

(Ted) This is where he pretends he hasn't been rehearsing all week.

♪ (Dave) After the speeches, we'll have a family photo, all of us together.

Wish me luck.

Don't forget to laugh.

♪ -Well, uh, aloha!

-Aloha!

Welcome, one and all.

First, I'd like to make a couple of introductions, firstly to Melissa's brother, Dermott, who's come all the way across from WA.

Welcome, Dermott.

(cheering) I hope it's worth your while.

And then, I'd, uh, I'd like to welcome a very important addition to our family and then quite a surprise after all these years, my mother, Chel.

We're, uh, very, very thrilled to have you here with us today.

(Ted) Yeah, Chel!

(Dave) All right, I know it may have been said, possibly by my son, that I might have gone a little bit overboard, and maybe I have, but I just reckon when you've got something special to celebrate, why not do something special, uh, for a couple of special people?

(laughing) I write my own gags.

Here they are, Ben and Melissa!

(cheering) (indistinct chatter) (Dave) Now, it was suggested by my daughter that we-- (Carbo) Top bloke, your boss, eh?

(Chrissy) He's amazing.

(Carbo) Hey, uh, you must be pretty lucky, Julie not being jealous and all.

You two alone in that shed all day.

(Chrissy) Carbo.

That's a stupid thing to say.

(Carbo) Sorry.

I was just joking.

(Dave) I'm not gonna deny it, guilty as charged.

We are making a big splash, and why not?

It's all about family, getting you all in the room at the same time, and welcoming new additions, and looking forward to a very bright future.

So I just want you all to charge your glasses, um, raise them to Ben and Melissa.

(all) Ben and Melissa!

(cheering) (Carbo) On you, Beno!

(indistinct chatter) (upbeat music) (Dermott) Whoa, easy there, tiger.

Oh, yeah, yeah.

♪ (Carbo) Chrissy, wait up.

What was all that about?

Look, I was joking.

Honest.

What's the matter?

(Chrissy) Oh, God.

It's so pathetic.

It's just...

It's just a little crush.

(sighing) -Bloody hell.

-Oh, Carbo, you know I'd never do anything.

(Carbo) Yeah, sure.

Bloody hell!

(Jake) Hurry up, mate, we're on.

-Jake?

-G'day, Chrissy.

Warney's got the music ready.

Where's Dermott?

♪ (Carbo) Yeah.

Coming, mate.

(strumming ukulele) Come on.

(funky music) (indistinct lyrics) ♪ (Ted) Chel?

It wasn't that corny, was it?

(Chel) Sorry.

(Ted) Dave's speech, there were a few gags there.

(Chel) You know, I'm just--I'm just heading off.

-I got a bit tired.

-Are you all right?

-Yeah, I'm fine.

-Are you sure?

Yeah.

Thanks, Ted.

♪ I'll miss you on the Mai Tai stand.

I'm sure they'll manage.

See you.

(female vocalist) ♪ Your mind is what's at stake ♪ ♪ Before we build this love ♪ ♪ Please believe that you're good enough ♪ ♪ You don't have to believe me ♪ ♪ I'm not often wrong ♪ ♪ They've been taking advantage ♪ ♪ And it's gone on too long ♪ ♪ You don't have to believe me ♪ (Sammy) Come on.

-We're dancing.

-Maybe later.

-Now.

-I'm kind of out of practice.

(female vocalist) ♪ You are worth much more ♪ ♪ It feels like nobody is on your side ♪ ♪ No access to your pride ♪ ♪ You got to learn to take control ♪ (Sammy) Come on.

Like this.

(female vocalist) ♪ You've got a choice to make ♪ ♪ And your mind is what's at stake ♪ ♪ Before we build this love ♪ (Sammy) You know the trick to this.

Just, um, think about how much you want it -and then it's easy.

-Yeah.

Usually that wouldn't be a problem, but everybody's watching.

(Sammy) Who cares?

♪ (Warney) Are you blind?

♪ (female vocalist) ♪ But you sure better believe me ♪ (Warney) You should go and do something.

(female vocalist) ♪ I don't want nobody else ♪ ♪ Nobody else ♪ (Nathan) Stop.

Come on.

(Sammy) We're just dancing.

-Stop it.

-No, Nathan.

You do not get to be pious!

You do not get to criticize me!

(Trish) Darling, what's the matter?

What's going on?

(Sammy) Well, are you gonna tell her or am I?

This is not the place.

Sam, it's... (Sammy) Nathan slept with Layla.

(female vocalist) ♪ You steal all the potential ♪ (Sammy) So you were right, Mom, all along.

He is that kind of man.

(female vocalist) ♪ You're shaking what you got ♪ (Trish) Sweetheart, wait.

(female vocalist) ♪ When I tell you your mind is what's hot ♪ ♪ Come on ♪ ♪ (strumming ukulele) (soft music) ♪ (Warney) Come on, guys.

The music is all ready.

You know what they say, on with the show.

You're kidding, right?

(Warney) Well, what kind of a party is this?

Oh, come on, jocks in frocks always gets people laughing.

I'm not in the mood anymore, Warney.

Dermy?

Be lucky if I'm not run out of town.

♪ (laughing) (Rachel) And apparently Australia's got talent.

(slurping, clicking) I don't know who to feel more sorry for.

What a total unmitigated disaster.

(strumming ukulele) ♪ -Why didn't you look after him?

-How is this my fault?

(Dave) Well, I asked you, I said, "Is this the right sort of world for my son?"

(Steve) Dave, I didn't hold a gun to his head.

I didn't say, "I tell you what, why don't you go jump my girlfriend's bones?"

He made that decision by himself.

(Julie) Okay, guys, I don't think this is a conversation either of you should be having right now.

Steve, maybe you should go.

(Steve) I'm sorry, Jules.

Tha--thanks for the party.

♪ -Where's Nathan?

-I don't know.

♪ -Dave... -What?

(Ted) I hate to make a bad day worse.

(Dave) What is it?

-Chel's gone.

-Gone where?

(Ted) During your speech.

She just up and left.

(melancholy music) Sorry, mate.

♪ (bluesy music) (door closing) Dermott's freaked that we're gonna blame him for the whole dirty dancing thing.

(Rachel) Oh, it's not his fault.

Still, I bet he'd be glad to get back to the Pilbara tomorrow.

(Julie) Mm.

-Oh, Dave.

-She's gone.

-What?

-What do you mean "gone"?

(Dave) Cleared up her stuff and moved out.

-Well, did she say where?

-No forwarding address.

Nothing.

Her flatmate said even Chel wasn't sure herself.

(Rachel) I don't understand, she wasn't even here for the Nathan and Sammy show.

(Dave) Look, I, uh...

I offered to be tested.

-You what?

-Well, look, if her kidneys are failing, I want to do something, I want to help.

-Bloody hell.

-I don't believe you.

(Ted) She was trying to keep the whole thing secret.

She probably thinks I was spying on her.

Granddad, you're not helping.

(Ted) Yeah, but still, bloody hell.

(Dave) Maybe I did rush in, but she's my mother.

(Rachel) It's okay.

We'll--we'll find her, Dad.

(Julie) I don't know what disaster to deal with first.

Yeah, I tried to call Sammy, but she's gone home with Trish and her phone is turned off.

-Where's Nathan?

-He's not answering either.

God only knows where he is.

(Dave) This is what I can do for your engagement, I hate to think what's gonna happen at the wedding.

Uh, sorry, but there's no way we're letting you anywhere near the wedding.

-Oh.

-It's a joke!

All right, it's a bad one.

Dad, you did an awesome job today -pulling it all together.

-Yeah, till it went belly up.

(Ben) Yeah, but none of that was your fault.

Mahalo.

That's Hawaiian for "thank you."

(Rachel) Well done, Benny.

(Julie) Oh.

(sighing) (soft guitar music) (door closing) (Mel) What's this?

One man's romance, another man's fires.

I was going for option one.

(groaning) ♪ (female vocalist) ♪ Everything is perfect now ♪ (Ben) Hey.

(female vocalist) ♪ I'm too scared to breathe ♪ (Mel) What?

(Ben) You're allowed to look inside.

(female vocalist) ♪ Sleeping silently ♪ ♪ Perfect beauty laid before me ♪ ♪ I feel every second ♪ (Mel) Ben.

(Ben) I know it's only small, but I promise, one day, when I'm filthy rich, I'll buy you a better one.

(Mel) You won't find one better than this, it's perfect.

(female vocalist) ♪ It's the place I've been before ♪ ♪ A place some say I should go more ♪ (squealing) ♪ But every journey just leads me too far away ♪ ♪ When I just wanted to stay ♪ ♪ I just wanted to stay ♪ (laughing) (Ben) Um, let's--let's not wait too long now.

(Mel) Are you kidding?

After today's drama?

Your parents, my parents.

(Ben) That's why I don't think we should wait.

Let's just do it as soon as we can.

Quick, low-key.

Do it our way.

(Mel) Our way.

That sounds really good.

Just give me a couple of days to think, yeah?

(Ben) Are you getting cold feet?

(Mel) Never.

♪ (Ben) I love you so much.

(Mel) I love you, too.

♪ (female vocalist) ♪ Living underneath this guilt ♪ ♪ I can't leave the house that I've built ♪ ♪ Though I feel it sinking further every time ♪ There's nothing that you can say that will make me feel worse than I already do.

-Nathan... -And don't... Don't ask me why because I don't have an answer for that.

It was stupid, and I wish that I could take it back.

(female vocalist) ♪ So that's why ♪ ♪ I won't wake you where you lie ♪ ♪ If I could now, I'd freeze time ♪ ♪ I've stuffed everything up.

(door closing) (female vocalist) ♪ Forever ♪ (Nathan) I've ruined everything.

(Julie) Shh.

(sobbing) (Julie) It's okay, it's okay.

It's okay.

I know it's a mess right now, but we'll figure it out.

♪ We'll find a way.

♪ (Dave) Yeah, I know.

♪ (Julie) It'll be okay.

♪ (Dave) So what do you do when your best-laid plans blow up in your face?

♪ Brush yourself down, do whatever it takes to keep your family together... ♪ ...and just hope it's not too late.

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