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Wolf and Cheryl grieve at Tutaekuri Bay, while Rita suffocates in a full house and seeks help from an unlikely source. Ted gambles with his future.

Primary Title
  • Westside
Date Broadcast
  • Monday 23 July 2018
Start Time
  • 20 : 35
Finish Time
  • 21 : 35
Duration
  • 60:00
Series
  • 4
Episode
  • 3
Channel
  • Three
Broadcaster
  • MediaWorks Television
Programme Description
  • Wolf and Cheryl grieve at Tutaekuri Bay, while Rita suffocates in a full house and seeks help from an unlikely source. Ted gambles with his future.
Classification
  • AO
Owning Collection
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
  • Television
Languages
  • English
Captioning Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • No
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
  • Television programs--New Zealand
Genres
  • Drama
What kind of family doesn't do Christmas? Should I be worried if I haven't felt the baby move more? If there's something wrong, you have to tell us. Babe! No! No, he's... he's my baby! Give him back! What are you doing here, Ngaire? My own home appears to have been taken over by Russian women. The girls and I need somewhere to stay. Now is really not a good time. Brought you some Christmas cheer. (GASPS) Let God punish me for this, you bitch! (CHOKES) (SOBS) Where are you gonna go? WOLF: I dunno. Cheryl needs to... Take my van, OK? As long as you need. (DRAMATIC MUSIC) Copyright Able 2018 LAUGHS: Oh, mate! Looks like you put on the Chewbacca outfit, just on your arms. (LAUGHTER) (BLOWS) (CHEERING) Westside ` brought to you by The Rock. (GENTLE ROCK MUSIC) (BANGING) Oi! Get up! (BANGS ON VAN) Come on. I know you can hear me. Piss off, you perve! I've warned you lot. This is government land. No camping. You have to move on. We did move. Shifting your van from just there to here does not constitute moving. What's your fuckin' problem, mate? This is a free country. I'm sure a lot of things are free for your sort. We're just enjoying the scenery. Well, enjoy it somewhere else. Bonfire. These things are banned at this time of the year. Whole place could go up like a bloody powder keg. We don't know how it got there. We've been asleep in the van. Using each other for body warmth. Maybe it was a lightning strike. You've had your time here. Now go. How are you feeling? Like going back to sleep. Well, you can sleep for about as long as it takes to get breakfast. (NGAIRE ARGUES IN NEXT ROOM) LISA: Busy! (SCOFFS) Eric, pick up your stinking socks from the bloody floor. Small animals are dying from the smell. (TOILET FLUSHES) Like mice? Well that's a good thing, though, right? NGAIRE: Chelsea. Chelsea! Fuck's sake! Hey. (SIGHS) Don't. Rita. Ted, back off this morning! (SIGHS) Oh God! Out. Rita, before you start piling up the bodies, do you maybe want to run the problem past your husband? I feel like I'm living in a public park that is all toilet queues, dead skin flakes and boy stink. OK, so why don't we go back to bed until the worst of it's`? Do not, Ted. Look, I'm worried too. OK, I know it's been a couple of weeks, but they need some time. Who does? Our boy and Cheryl. That's what all this is really about, right? Ted, This is about me taking a piss whenever I want without having to fight my way through the crowds. OK. Well, Lefty's on his way over, so I'll tell him to speed up the eviction process. Are you planning a job or something? No, there's no job. Really? You don't want to make up for the complete bungle of the last job? You lot decent? Bloody Lefty's here. I need to get in the bathroom. The negotiations are ongoing. But they're Russians, Rita. You've seen From Russia With Love, right? Not a lot of love there. They're frightening women and they've really burrowed in there, like moles. I've heard pouring gasoline down burrows and then lighting them on fire fixes vermin problems. Ooh, uh` No, Sparky. Look, unfortunately, by law, tenants need to be given six weeks to find somewhere else to live. Did you just tell me the law around this? No. Yes. NGAIRE: Stop dragging your feet. Dad, tell her I don't want to go to stinky Shadbolt High. Sorry, little lady. But schools out here suck. I didn't know school was back already. She's got to get a new uniform. Why doesn't Chelsea have to get a new uniform? Because she fits Desiree's old one. Here, let me give you some money` I don't want anything from you, Lefty, unless it's a fumigated, steam-cleaned, Russian-hooker-less house. What's a Russian-hooker-less? It's a kind of coat rack. Oh. Bye, Dad. Bye. Lefty, if you do not get rid of those communist tarts soon, and by soon I mean immediately, I will haunt you. Fine! Fine, fine, fine. I will menace you so bad, you'll kill yourself just to be rid of me! (DOOR SLAMS) You tell him, Rita. Fewer people under my roof right now would be good. (WAVES CRASH, GULLS SCREECH) Sorry. That was all that was left in the bach. It's funny that you'd steal that crap but we've got a whole ocean of fish in front of us for free. Yeah, well, I know how to steal but I don't know how to fish. Maybe we shouldn't? What? Steal. While we're here. Maybe we should live off the land. And the few bucks we got left. Or we could go home. Anyway, this time I didn't just steal food. I nicked them. You could really do with some fresh clothes. What does that mean? Nothing. Look who's talking. You. You're talking, and you stink. You stink. You stink. OK, to gauge your current skill set, I want you to pick that lock... using only those. (LOCK CLICKS) Locks are easy, Mr Ted. Safes are where the big bucks lie. Yeah, well, I told your dad I'd teach you a legitimate trade. Safe-cracking is a legitimate trade. No, it's not. If you wanna become a legend. A legend with not much to show for it. (SIGHS) And now you are trying to find your compass in a world where you screwed up your last job, rocking your confidence and shifting your world off its axis. You sure speak some jibber-jabber, Falani. You may ignore my piece of jibber if you like, but if you are looking to prove your relevance, a good way to do so would be to pass on your wisdom. It'd be a travesty not to share your vast well of knowledge. OK, look, we've got some safes around the place that you can practise on. But it's really about the pressure of the elements that come along with the job. It's what fate flings at you on the day ` that's what determines the good from the great. Do not fear, Mr Ted. I know of the perfect set-up. Myself, Eric, and Sparky were sourcing Circle of Life funds for Wolf at the time. Let's blow it open. No, only a true criminal genius can tickle this clam open. And it's empty all day. Every day. Like today. (GENTLE MUSIC) Sophisticated. Nice. Professional sophisticated. Ooh, hello, Chelsea. What are you guys up to? Nothing. Conceptualising. What are you up to? I'm just so sick of all the bullshit, you know? Yeah, total bullshit. Total bullshit. Can we talk? Like, really talk. Yeah. Yeah. Because no one is talking about the dead baby in the room, and it's fucked up. Uh, yeah, nah, I don't... See? It's so sad that no one is processing their feelings. That's why so many people are getting cancer and appendicitis. Sometimes I have so many feelings to process, it hurts, especially if I try and process too many at once. It's like, what's the point of any of it? Nothing. Nothing's the point. That's so right. (PEACEFUL MUSIC) Check this out. I thought we weren't going to nick anything while we were here. We literally just talked about that. I didn't say anything about borrowing, though, did I? (BIRDSONG) WOLF: Hello? Hello? Just so I can try this catch-an-honest feed thing. Rita, to what do I owe this pleasure? You evicted those Russians yet? Jesus, Rita. I only left your house a couple of hours ago. How long do you need? I need to find the right words. How about, 'Get the fuck out of my house, you dirty fucking squatters!' I don't think that's gonna work. They're not reasonable like us. Lefty, I'm not reasonable. THERESA: Are you talking about those mad Russians? Tell her. Oh yeah, they're crazy bitches. They won't do anything they don't want to. If Ngaire wants the place back so bad, she can ask them to leave. You're the one who rented it out, so it's your fucking job to sort it. You've got kids, you one-nutted goon. (DRAMATIC MUSIC) Top three worst things in the world ever. I'll start. OK. Number three, famine. Obviously. Two... Hate. Hate. Yep. And... Nuclear war. It's like we're on the same... ...couch. ...page. Page. Yeah, page. (CLEARS THROAT) I-I think it's really cool that you guys are staying here. Same. I mean, me too. You have to get lost, Eric. Hmm. (GROANS) He'll just be going to the warehouse to watch the porno our neighbours made. What sort of things happen in the porno? Oh, uh, like, touching. The good kind. And, um,... titties. Can we try some of that, maybe? Let's start with... ...titties. ...touching. Touching. Yep, yeah. (GENTLE REGGAE MUSIC) Hand on the dial. Slowly clockwise. Start listening for that click. Keep breathing. Remember to breathe. Perfect. (CLICK!) (CHUCKLES) Well done. Thank you, Mr Ted. Now, these safes are a rare breed. Technology's got away with` What?! (SIGHS) Fuck. Well, isn't that a turn-up for the books? We'll sell them. Leave it, Falani. But if they live in a safe, they must be valuable. Value can be a very personal thing. (SAFE DOOR CLICKS) What? This was about education, Falani. But you can't buy food with education. It's all right, Falani. You did a good job. You're a natural. So you think there is a future for me in the safe-cracking business? I don't know if there's a future in this business at all. (ROCK MUSIC) Let God punish me for this, you bitch! (CHOKES) (PEACEFUL MUSIC) (GRUNTS) (WAVES CRASH) Shit. (REEL WHIRRS) (LAUGHS) (SIGHS) God, this is good. It'd go pretty well with a rum and coke, I reckon. We still have a few bucks left, if you want to make that dream a reality. Oh, no, I don't think so. It's not a terrible idea. A step in the right direction, at least. OK. Yeah? Yeah. OK. let's do it. I feel like the fire makes contact with my soul. It's the only time I feel at peace. Sparky! What the hell are you doing? Hey, Rita. We're doing a cleansing. Because of Helena's death. By setting fire to my lawn? Well, it's also a celebration. Of our love bursting into flame. Sparky, if that comes anywhere near the house, I'm throwing you on it. Understood. Idiots. Falani's brought me a box. Hopefully it contains your smile. I have been sensing that your spirits are low, and I wanted to get you something to help change that. My spirits are just fine, Falani. I asked my father, 'What will make Ted happy?' He said that life is a balance between work and leisure, and that often when men are sad, it is because of work. Well, there is that. I give to you the gift of leisure. (SULTRY ROCK MUSIC) Whoo-hoo-hoo! May the joy of leisurewear unlock even more joy. Speechless with desire, I see. (ZIP RASPS) Over my dead body. Well I love it, Falani. In fact, I may never take it off. What do you want? Hi, Lyudmila. How are you? Well, I hope. Look, I-I think it might be time you potentially have to maybe start looking for another place to` Weeping Phineas! Weeping Phineas is here! Crying come man! Come in. You too. Davay. Vodka. Great. Thanks. Much appreciated. But we really need to talk about` To our most favourite client. Na zdorovye. Na zdorovye. (COUGHS) Mm! Strong. Phineas is good, because sometime he doesn't even want to fuck. Just wants to cry. And even when he fucks, he still cries. No. Not all the time. Phineas, you are rare and beautiful flower. No. A lot of men cry during sex. Which is a beautiful image. It's just that we aren't here to discuss what a sensitive petal Phineas is. The thing is, I need you lovely ladies to move out. My wife needs her house back. We like it here. And she can get live at your house. No. No, she really can't. Then fuck you. Yeah, fuck you and your mutant cock. Can you talk to them, please? It's not really a request. It's more of a... have to. No. And if you try and make us, we will tell your wife how you fuck prostitutes. She's the reason you're always crying, right? Betrayal weakens you, Phineas. The thing with these women, Rita, is they're from Norilsk. So? It's winter there 10 months a year. It rains. It fucking rains acid rain. They fought and they fucked their way through Siberia to freedom. To here. Which means to them, well, they can do whatever the fuck they like. Plus, they're very popular with certain of my clients. Danny, I don't give a shit about any of that. But for the future of our working relationship, they need to go. Right. All I can do is promise to do my best... where both Napoleon and Hitler failed. Thank you. (ENGINE RUMBLES) (DOOR CLOSES) I... I can't. You can. Nah, I'm not ready for people. You don't have to talk to anyone but me. You don't even have to talk to me. Cubes of ice clinking around in your glass. Sweet, thick rum sticking to your teeth. Cold, fizzy Coke hitting the back of your throat. Fine. (EMMYLOU HARRIS' 'IF I NEEDED YOU' PLAYS) # Would you come to me? # Would you come to me, for to ease my pain? You OK if I go get the drinks? Yep. # If you needed me, # I would come to you. # I would swim the seas # for to ease your pain. # Oh the night's forlorn. # And the morning's born. # The morning shines # with the lights of love. Ah! Wow, that's good. # If you close your eyes... # Is this a costume, or are you sick? Neither. Cos it doesn't feel like fashion. It feels like a major life decision. Well, it looks comfortable. It is. LAUGHS: Like you could go for a run, take a nap and not change. Sounds like you're jealous. No, I don't run. Unless someone's chasing you. Well, unless someone's chasing me. Ooh! 'Ow ya doin', guvnor? What was that? He looks like one of those English gangsters. You know, the ones with the bad teeth and the pot bellies. Leave me alone! No! If I hadn't walked in and found you with your you-know-what on his whosit, I don't know what would have happened. I do. Don't you sass me, girl. Just stating fact. Chelsea. Chelsea! What's your problem? I think me and Phineas have fully realised now that kids aren't part of our big plan. (NGAIRE AND CHELSEA CONTINUE ARGUING) That's good. We seem closer because of it. You're so controlling! Yes, I am. And you are not seeing that 'boy' again. Why did you do quotation marks when you said 'boy'? All right, that idiot again! It's like we're navigating a new kind of love and respect. (PHONE RINGS) Yeah? Rita. Look, I wonder if you could do me a little favour? If you want me to do my little favour for you, that is. A little bit of your tat for my tit. Or vice versa. (CHUCKLES) Whatever, if you're up for it. What do you want, Danny? I want you to go and put on your best and most demure frock. (SCOFFS) Come on. We both know it's either one or the other. (LAUGHS) Because if this mission is successful, Russian relations could improve by 100%. It doesn't get any better than that. CHUCKLES: No, it doesn't. All right, I'll drop by and pick you up soon. You are never leaving this house again, you hear me? Everything is banned forever! I hate you! (QUIET COUNTRY MUSIC PLAYS) So, you think you got what it takes this time? Well, I had what it took last time. I'm talking about this time, though. Oh, I'm pretty sure I got what it takes. (LAUGHS) Yeah, you do. So, you think you might want to go home? To the van? To home. I mean, we've pretty much spent the last of our money on booze, so... I might. Really? (BABY CRIES) So, how about that game? Cheryl? What is she doing, bringing a baby in here? She's just seeing some friends. You can't bring a baby into a pub. Yeah, well she's not gonna buy it a drink. What the hell are you doing? Excuse me, I'm talking to you. This isn't a place for a baby! Do you understand, you stupid woman?! Take her out of here! Take her home, you bloody stupid woman! (BABY CRIES) What kind of mother do you think you are?! Cheryl. (SOBS) Oh God! (SOBS) (POIGNANT MUSIC) Hey, it's OK. How is it OK? It's not OK! I'm not OK! WHISPERS: I'm mad. No, you're not! You've gotta stop doing this to yourself. I can't! What if I never can? What if I'm like this forever? Cheryl` I'm broken, Wolf. Don't say that! (SOBS) It's OK. You'll be OK. I'm always gonna be like this. I don't want to let go of her! I know. (ROCK MUSIC) Get unlimited data, talk and text with Vodafone for just $79.99 a month. Sign up in-store or online at vodafone.co.nz Thank you, sir. It's all about people, Falani. The customers are your family. So that guy was like Mrs Rita, when Cheryl is in her kitchen? What? I have no idea. Listen ` 1) it's all about people; 2) never gamble your own bank roll; and 3) calculating the odds is the key part` But only the fools and the desperate gamble. That is what my father says to me. Well, for me, it's a good job to have up my sleeve, between other jobs that don't come by as often as they used to. (SIGHS) Look, Mr Ted, I don't think this is a good fit for me ` watching you drink all day. But you're my apprentice. It's part of your training. To do what? OK, let's say some chump loses, and he wants to make a bad decision. I need your muscle... bulk, to help him make a better one. That sounds like a bodyguard to me, not an apprentice. And isn't Mr Phineas your bodyguard? Oh, well, he's not here, is he? It's part of your work experience, so you're staying. Iris? Teddy. Shouldn't you be at the Rusty Nail? This is my turf. The Rusty's just set up an on-site TAB. No. Can you believe it? So that's my business effed in the TAB. Mm. Commiserations. Yeah, yeah. I thought I'd come back, pick up the pieces, rebuild ` my... life, my... family. Beautiful. But if it's not one slut daughter, it's another. I don't think you should call your daughters sluts, should you? They are what they are. Must be nice to have daughters. No, Carol, that's literally the basis of my complaints. Bloody Desiree, rooting her way around Europe. (KNOCK AT DOOR) Hello. Ladies. How are we? Since when did you learn how to fly a fucking plane? Oh, I have talents you would not believe, Ngaire. Oh, Rita, that is perfect. Shall we go? Bye, Rita. (DOOR CLOSES) She was beautiful. She was so perfect. So bloody perfect. And she had her whole life to live. (SNIFFLES) And she had us. And we loved her so much. (SOBS) I don't know why she's gone. What did I do? What did I do wrong? Come on. Come on. The doctor said these things happen. There's no reason. You've got to stop blaming yourself. We'll have other babies. (CAREFREE GUITAR MUSIC) Whoo! Come on! (SQUEALS, LAUGHS) (LAUGHS) What did I say about getting the heck out of here? Get your hand off it, Dennis! Don't speak to me like that. Oi! Stop it! And don't even think about lighting a fire tonight. I'll be back with the police. But we're freezing. Well, you should have thought of that before you jumped in with your clothes on. You don't have to be such an arsehole, mate. Just doing my duty ` mate. What duty? Being a bastard? Fuck off! (CHEERFUL ROCK MUSIC) All things going to plan, this should be the new Kremlin. They're looking for long-term tenants, as the owners are going overseas for the foreseeable future. Right. Fortunately, the owner's a real prig. A prick? Yeah, well that too. A prig ` super Christian. So not interested in renting to dodgy pimps? No, but very interested in renting to law-abiding, upstanding young marrieds. Hence the uniform. Perks of the job, Rita. Got left behind at the brothel one night. I don't know what happened, but clearly the poor fellow left in a hurry. And, apparently, very nude. So, what's my bit? My adoring, loyal, meek, and God-fearing wife. - (SCOFFS) - (DOORBELL CHIMES) I take back the meek. (KNOCKS) God. Hello there. Hi. # I won't even know any different. # I guess I gotta know what to say. # Cos you got me high, # so high. # Cos you got me high, # so high. # Cos you got me high, # so high. Chuck that on Marita, would ya? 5:1. Four. All right, that'll do me. You're on. I'll tell you what. Mr Ted, I don't know if what you are about to do is wise. How about we go old school, eh? Yours... against mine. Put that on Kiwi. Kiwi? Really? Yeah, he reminds me of myself. An outsider, a true battler. Has brown hair. Kiwi, Marita. Highest placed horse wins, takes the lot. And then we walk away, honours even. Honours even. Another drink? Why, thank you, Iris. (LAUGHS) Isn't this against everything you believe in? Yeah, probably. But since when have my beliefs got me anywhere good? And if you lose and have no money to pay off the bets you have accepted in good faith? That's not gonna happen. (PATS SHOULDER) (ROCK MUSIC) Now I positively cherish them. Look at those big, brown eyes. This is the time he won 'Baby of the Month' competition for the local Courier newspaper. 'Course, we weren't in very much doubt about it, cos he's so photogenic, eh? (CHUCKLES) I used to dread these afternoons. Now I positively cherish them. Play music. (JAUNTY CLASSICAL MUSIC PLAYS) Buckle up, Margaret. This is the future of bragging. # Oh, oh. Oh, oh. Oh. # We'll just warm up and get dry. (SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC) (RIFLE CLICKS) (GASPS) Put the gun down. Please put the gun down. We'll go. Yeah. You stole my things ` rods, kitchen stuff. No, we were bringing them back. They're all in our van. We were borrowing them, we weren't stealing them, I swear. I saw you giving grief to that Forestry guy. He's a jumped-up little fascist. Well, uh,... Yeah. He is, actually. (PUTS DOWN RIFLE) Towels in there. Blankets too, if you want. Help yourself. Thanks. Um, I'm Cheryl. Wolfgang. I'm Ron. What if I've got a problem? I guarantee you, you have a problem. I mean, what if I'm addicted... to hookers. (LAUGHS WHEEZILY) What? Addicted to sex? You can't be addicted to sex. That's stupid. If you could, well, sign me up. Actually, we do get a bit of that sort of thing. Really? What do you do about it? We... fuck... it? Is that the right thing to do, though, to an addiction? (KNOCK AT DOOR) If I'm an addict, it's beyond my control, right? (DOOR OPENS, CLOSES) Lefty, Phineas. Hi, Ngaire. What are you doing here? Oh, just saying thank you. Since when does that happen? Since, thanks to you, our little girl is having an unhealthy relationship with one Sparky the creep. What?! She's 12! Not Lisa! And she's 13. I'm talking about Chelsea, Lefty. Yuck! So why did you say 'unhealthy'? Jesus, that's very misleading. But still. True. It's unacceptable. But why is this thanks to me? Because thanks to you she's still living in the same house as that pervert. OK, yeah, fair call. But that doesn't give him the right to lay a finger on my little girl. He's already laid a finger. I'd be more concerned about his penis now. He does that, I'll remove it. I've warned her with the threat of bodily harm, but I estimate that lasting about another seven minutes. So what are we going to do? We've got room. why don't we take her here? I want my house back, Lefty. I'm working on it. Yeah. We were just around there, negotiating. And you. Sort your shit out. Your wife is covering so hard, I feel like I'm about to witness a nervous breakdown. What the hell is going on? Oh, for fuck's sake. Well, I guess we all better pray to a higher power, then. What brings you to Auckland? Work. Mine, obviously. It's... I'm more the stay-at-home type. Well, they have to be, don't they, if you're gonna have a home and not just a house? (CHUCKLES) You're working this evening? Yes. This is actually just a drop-in on my way to the airport. Ah. Good man. He sure is. Ever get scared up there, flying? Oh, it's all just physics, Andrea. And I've got absolute faith in the old thrust and drag. You do these? Yeah. Why aren't they of the ocean? I learnt to paint in prison. There's fuck all waves in there. What put you inside? Something I didn't do. I just spent a few months on remand. Cops dropped the charges. Well, I hope you don't think that's badge of fucking honour. You may get released from prison, but you never really leave the place. I shouldn't even be up here. The old man's driving me nuts. I've gotta live with the old bastard ` conditions. Parole? Yeah. On one side there's the pigs, who think my time wasn't long enough, that I should pay for the rest of my life. And on the other side? Ah. That'd be those who actually want me dead. Either way, my freedom's fucked. Not exactly something to be proud of, is it? (RACE COMMENTARY PLAYS ON TV) Come on! Come on, Marita! Go! Go! Oh, come on, Kiwi! Come on! Come on! Go, Kiwi! Go, Marita! Yes! Yes! You beauty! Come on, Kiwi. Go, Kiwi, come on! Come on! It's Kiwi! Yes! Yes! (LAUGHS) Kiwi takes the Wellington Cup. I bloody told you, mate! Did you? Now, where's that dodgy cow to give me my fortune? Bloody hell. (UPBEAT ROCK MUSIC) (ENGINE TURNS OVER) Hey! (ENGINE REVS) (TYRES SCREECH) Did you forget something, Iris? I want a chance to get it back. I'll think about it. We should go back inside. You and I are gonna celebrate. No thank you, Mr Ted. Well, tomorrow then, pick up where we left off. I don't think tomorrow either. I wanted to be a safe-cracker, not a sad bastard. But we won. Today we won. Tomorrow you will roll the dice again. Maybe. I can see it in your eyes. Oh, well, then be my guest and fuck off! We don't need to leave on unpleasantries, Mr` Falani! I'm not your safe-cracking hero. (ROCK MUSIC) Well, thank you again. You have a beautiful home and we have had quite the delightful afternoon. We'll hear from you, then. Uh, to hell with it ` the place is all yours! Are you sure? Thank you so much. Do you hear that, my love? We have a home. (SIGHS) That is the best news. Praise be. (UPBEAT ROCK MUSIC) Now, that could not have gone better. You kissed me. Yep. Why? Because we were playing mummies and daddies. (LAUGHS) What, you didn't like it? Oh, admit it, Rita ` we work great together. Huh? We've got chemistry. (ENGINE REVS) (SNORES) (FOOTSTEPS APPROACH) (GENTLE MUSIC) (SNORTS) Your house will be Russian-free within the week. Lefty actually came through? No. It took a couple of people who actually get shit done. Well, I am happy to offer my thanks to the big guns who got it done. (SIGHS) I hope it wasn't too painful. I just got roped into something by a pretty face and my own foolish pride. But I'm no killer. I've done my time for that, anyway. I got out and I got involved in all this stupid dope shit. If you don't have any options, crime just sucks you right back in. The wild ride is now only regret. What about family and friends? Oh, it's just the old man. People waiting to have a word. Everyone I care about is gone. Still, I won't be eaten alive by all this shit. So, what are your options? What do you think? Ever thought about faking your own death? How would I do that? Make it look like you've topped yourself ` driven off a cliff, body washed out to sea. Seems I'm not the only one who knows how darkness feels. I know what it's like to have a sentence of forever. Fresh starts, huh? Planning on driving off a cliff any time soon? No. (SNIFFLES) So, what are you gonna do? The opposite. Keep on living. Good for you. I'll drink to that. We should go, eh? Got some family and friends to get back to. You sure? Yeah. OK. But there's something we have to do first. I didn't want to leave her behind. And now I know this is where she should be. We'll come back and visit her every year. Our Helena. Yeah. (SNIFFLES) Oi! What are you two doing now? This is our daughter. Her name is Helena. And she was beautiful. See, we're a family, Dennis. We've lost our child, and all we want to do is say goodbye. So can you just leave us? Can you just give us one moment of fuckin' peace? I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you. I love you. I love you. (POIGNANT GUITAR MUSIC) I'm OK. I want to be with you. And when I think about our future together,... we're gonna be OK. Good. Because there's something I want to ask you. Marry me. (CHUCKLES) That's not a question. Jeez, you're a difficult woman. (LAUGHS) Will you marry me? Yes! (MUSIC SWELLS) (ENGINE RUMBLES) Hello. Is Dad moving back too? Don't be ridiculous. (ENGINE STARTS) (DRAMATIC MUSIC) Is this it? You're done with clothes now? These are clothes. That's a very loose definition that you're working with. (GASPS) God. Wolf! (POIGNANT MUSIC) (SIGHS) My boy. Cheryl. Hi, love. Yeah, um, me and Cheryl have something we need to tell you. We're getting married. Well, actually, there are two things we need to tell you. If we're getting married, you can't go back to prison again. (SNIFFLES) So we get proper jobs,... have proper lives. So from now on, me and Cheryl, we're... we're out of the crime game. We're going straight. (ALL YELL) (EXCITING MUSIC) This new life that you're living, it goes against everything in your nature. Perhaps we can settle the arrears at a later date. Perhaps you pay me now. You and the boys need to find a proper fuckin' score. Oh, and where would you recommend that I start looking? Shit. What do you Say? All or nothing? I want him to feel pain. I think I can help.
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