# Just as I am, # without one plea. # But that thy blood # was shed for me. # And that thou bidd'st me # come to thee, # O Lamb of God. Like the River of Jordan and just as full of God's goodness. (Applause) (Organ music starts) Morning. Thanks Dad -Yes, I need it back in an hour. -Sure. -When did this go up? -Yesterday. Ahhh... Wondered when the next crusade was kicking off. -Morning! -You boys gonna win today? -'Course sir. -Staying for a cuppa? -Ah, nah I've got to study. -With your new boy? -What new boy? -Bye, Dad. Oh no, no, what new boy?! I love you! I'll see you in an hour, OK? Mwah, mwah. (Hip hop music plays) Nice, Jonah. That's the one Lagi, nice take. Good accuracy, boys. Let's keep this on the field too. Nice, boys. Where's the talk? Where's the talk? Nice. High pop, leave later. Communicate. That's OK! Nice, Jimmy. Nice, Jimmy. That's why you're captain, Jimmy. That's why you're captain. Shot boys. -Ah! Not him. That ref hates us! -Ah, I'll go to talk to him. -No, you're not. -He's clearly biased. Tell him God's gonna kick his arse sir! Well I mean, I could... Gonna play shit again today, Jimmy? What? 'Cause you can't even pass the ball, dick! Well then catch it, dick! -Oi! Fuck off! -Oi! Eh! -Hey, you starting something? -No, coach. Hey, you take it out on them, OK? Not each other. -Right, that's that done! -What did you say to him? Just how grateful we are for his service to the community, and how much I enjoy his mother's flower arrangements on Sundays. -That's pretty clever, sir. -Thank you, Jimmy. -Hey! We gonna win this or what? -Yes! -C'mon then! Lets go! -Bring it in, boy! On top! Brothers on three! ONE! TWO! THREE! -All: BROTHERS! -C'mon let's go boys! Break every one of their bones boys! C'mon! You're in the poo! He's not happy. Church has a proud history of protest. I'm on your team, Peter. I just don't want to see you get into trouble. It's a poster, preaching acceptance. Hardly a strident call to arms. -People have objected. -We're encouraging debate. Ah, Peter. These days... there is such division. Exactly! Now is not the time to let a few fanatics dictate our position. Are you calling your Bishop a fanatic? No, no. It's` You know how personal this is to me. Yes, yes I do and your faith and your good works have been a fine example to us all. And I couldn't do any of it without Jason. Yes. He's a fine addition to the team. Peter. I'm just asking you to tone it down a bit. The billboard, or my relationship? Peter! How did the game go? -We lost. -But that ref? Yeah, even worse after you talked to him. Look, sometimes it's better to just live with stuff. You know they won't even let us get married. Well, we can get a civil partnership or a blessing. Not at the altar we can't. I can't even give you that. Yeah, I'm not asking you to. Oh, you don't want a church wedding? Admit it. You've always wanted to walk down the aisle with a white dress and big bouquet. You'd be wearing the dress! The church should be advocating for change. That's always been our role. What? I'm not preaching! I'm... -Yeah OK, I'm preaching. -Mhmm. -It's cute. -That's not helpful. How old will she be? -Five. Her birthday's tomorrow. -I'll make sure she gets it. Ah! Great choice. Now... how about a card? Nah, I'm not giving her one of these! -Why not? I think they look beautiful. -What are you a homo? Ah nah, all you lot are pedos for little boys, eh? Quite honestly I, uh, I didn't really know what to say. ...and online now with Jane from Rotorua. Reverend, do you agree this virus was a sign? Hello, Jane. What kind of a sign? Well, a warning. We have forsaken him! Well, Jane, my God isn't a judge who dispenses vengeance or rewards. My God is about love. Thanks for that, Jane. We'll go to another caller. (Hip hop music plays) -Hey team, listen up! -Hey kids! Turn on your ears. Nah, don't turn it off. Change it to talkback. You're back with RadioTV FM -Is the Reverend doing his show? -You can call him Peter, Aunty. He's family, remember? CALLER: How can you call yourself Christian? That new billboard advertising sodomy. -Not actually talking about that today mate` -Let him finish. I know for a fact that the reverend lives with another man. Didn't know you were off the market, Reverend. Should be preaching the word of God, not shoving your agenda down our throats! Well I'd argue that the greatest of all his words is love. So, who's the lucky guy? His name is Jason. I met him after my wife died. -You had a wife? -Yes, yes I did. So, Jason coming into my life was, uh, miraculous actually. In many ways, he gave me the strength to carry on. Well, I'd say you're a pretty lucky guy too, Reverend? I am. -Wedding bells on the horizon? -Not church ones, thank God! Ah! I thought we'd got rid of you, mate! Sorry. I'm confused, can you guys actually get married? Ah! It's sort of a fudge. Actually uh, there is a blessing but, an official church wedding isn't really allowed. Ah, marriage isn't everything Reverend? Well, no. We do want to get married, actually. And not as second-class Christians either. Are you engaged? (Laughs) No, not yet. Whoops! Well I hope I haven't blown a secret proposal. Nothing about our love is secret at all. So, Jason, woooh, if you're listening and if you'll have me, I would be honoured to be your husband, and I promise you a church wedding. (All cheering) Well I tell you what, I am not often lost for words. But there you have it, a live on-air proposal from our very own gay vicar. Tell you what, it's got to be a world first. Mmm. Are we invited to the wedding, coach? Coach? (Phone starts ringing) Is that him? -I heard! -We're getting invited guys! Wasn't quite the... romantic proposal I expected. Ah... OK Jason Ioane... Will you marry me with bridesmaids, 'til death do us part and a bouquet? You're crazy. Yes I do. Yes, I do my palagi prince. I love you. Hi, do you know where I can find Jason? I'm here for the wedding. Jason's my uncle. I did try and stay in touch, but your mum... she didn't want anything to do with me once she'd left to Oz. She told me what a 'bad evil' person you were. I never realised how fabulous this God stuff is. -I'm going to work it into the act. -How did you find me? Mum said you'd hooked up with a Vicar. Kept it all these years. Such a mess back then. When I got it all together you'd both gone. Now, I'm back for the wedding. Eh! Be careful! Easily broken, OK? I can make you special outfits for the wedding. I just need my sewing machine, and you must let me perform at the reception. I had my own spot in Mardi Gras last year. Look, is your Mum OK? Does she even know that you're here? Yeah she's fine. I mean, we don't really talk. I haven't seen her in years. She's got a new man. I'm dying to hear about your new hubby! I mean who'd have thought it? A vicar? Bravo! I dated a Vicar once. Kinky motherfucker. -Please, c'mon. -Chillax, you'll get used to me. Oh shit, shit, shit, shit! I've got to be at the club. C'mon. C'mon, c'mon, c'mon. (Scoffs) Really? Oh, don't tell me Moses is cancelled now, too. When are we going to stop depicting God as some sort of father Christmas magician? The children love it! And how are you doing? I heard about the show yesterday. Oh, there's nothing they can do. We've done nothing wrong. Yet. Would you be willing to, uh, officiate? You mean, at a blessing? -Ah! -It wouldn't just be for us. Imagine what it would mean to the thousands of people in the queer community whose faith is somehow seen as second class. You know I'd love to, but the Bishop is furious. I understand, I wanted to ask you first. -If I could` -No! Not at all. I'll find some other heretic willing to risk God's wrath. Peter. Hey, team listen up. Uh, today we have a special guest. As we do here at St John's, please welcome Billy. I bet you've never seen someone as pretty as me before. -As if. -Hey Rai. What? Real girls are pretty, I don't even know what he is. He's trans, oi! Right? -Look, I don't think we need to` -That depends, darling. Some days I'm in stubbies, other days I'm glammed up, -ready to pull some butch trade like you. -I'm straight. You'd be surprised how many straight men like a big one up their` Billy! Hey, we respect everyone here. OK? -Jimmy, show him around? -Sounds good. Promise you'll be safe with me darling! Remember this is a place where people are... Respectful. Don't worry about him. He's my uncle. He's just having a hard time adjusting. He's your uncle? Now, we've run it by the Archbishop and he thinks it's the right tone. A close friendship entirely above reproach. Celibate?! We have to be prepared for controversy. All you're gonna do is fuel the fire. A gay vicar is hardly news these days but banning his marriage, that'll make headlines. All we're asking is that you abide by the rules. We're not banning anything. Being told I will have to resign my post at St John's if we use the church for the ceremony sounds like an ultimatum to me. You gave me no choice Peter. Your work with the radio has made you a high profile figure. People are talking. And this will make it so much worse! If I` If this becomes a test case it will hurt all of us. You'll become an outcast, a martyr. (Scoffs) Wasn't that the role Christ demonstrated so wonderfully? You of all people should understand what's going on with the church. We're on a knife's edge. And the reason is our hypocrisy. Sometimes, for the sake of our great, imperfect, worldwide communion, for the sake of unity, we need to turn the other cheek. You know there was a time you wouldn't have been allowed to marry, either. Our church can change. We're issuing the statement. You can do as your conscience tells you but remember, Peter, pride is a sin. Mike. Yeah, hi ` quick favour. Do you have a number for that journalist that we had on the show last week? Ever thought of going to fashion school? Only here for the wedding, Uncle. What were you doing in Australia? Working on my act. Was gonna go to Australia's Got Talent. Well, Peter and I could help you out. If you wanted to do a course or something? I'm only going to do the one show, OK? Just for the wedding and you both. Are there any good acts in New Zealand? Not sure, it's not really my thing. I mean I don't... -go out to the clubs and stuff. -Yeah. Just wait until you see my show. I'm gonna do something... Tssss... Very special. OK. We'll talk to Peter about it then. Don't worry about Peter. I know how to get him eating out of my hand. I dated a Vicar too once before remember? -I'm just here for you both. -Yeah. Come on then, let's go. Peter says you can stay. He's going to love me. Amazing! I feel like I'm about to unfurl in the cosmos! This way. Do you like kava? I've never actually had it. What about fai'ai eleni? Panikeke? -Ah... -The buns aunty Nola makes. Oh yes! Delicious. So, let me guess, Jason must be your first Polynesian Prince? -Oi! -It's OK. As it happens, I'd never even been with a man of any colour, before I met Jason. You devil, seducing a straight palagi. Hey, it wasn't like that. When I got out he gave me a brand new life and a vision for the club. -And I know what you gave him. -A'e! Shhh. Oh! Food fit for an angel. -You can say the lotu. -Fine. Fa'afetai Iesu foa'i mai mea'ai, tausi ai matou le fanau. Amene. That was lovely Billy. I checked in with my sister. She hasn't heard from him in months. You sure you don't mind him staying? We've got plenty of space. And he certainly livens things up. I think he makes things up a bit. Well, I think you are supposed to say them rather than he. (Laughs) Well, they keep on insisting they're an angel, so I don't know about that. As an expert on such things, I can assure you all angels are male so, maybe you have a point. I'm just not quite sure why he left Australia. There's something he's not telling us. So, what did the Bishop say? Threatened fire and brimstone. Are you sure we should be doing this? I made it very clear that our relationship is none of his business. Yeah, I just don't want this to become part of your mission to change the world. You, let me handle that. You've got a party to plan. (Congregation sings hymn) Thank you so much for coming. See you next week. Congratulations, I think that's such wonderful news. And of course we'd love it if you'd do the flowers. So, I've been planning the wedding... Thank you for coming. Just telling him that I've been planning the wedding. It's not going to be big, OK? -Oh, it'll be tiny. -No more than a couple hundred. Now, performances. Your kids are going to be doing the singing. Thank you for coming, and I love your necklaces. I'll be doing the performing 'cause obviously. Thanks for coming, thank you. And the acoustics in here are (sings) aaaaamaaaazing. (Cellphone rings) Ah, it's the man from the Herald. Maybe we could...? Nah. Ah, it's OK. I can do it by myself. Oh, Aunty that smells amazing. Is it? Is it? -Mhmm. -Aunty. Hey! You're so skinny, wui. Ah, panipopo always reminds of Mum, eh. You know Mum taught me how to make them. I think she'd be proud I'm getting married. What do you think? I think your mum would be very happy if you are happy. I am, Aunty. Are you, though? I'm worried about you. This is very new to our people. I know it was hard when I first came out. -But after a while, everyone sort- -This is different. Marriage is a sacred covenant. Aunty, I'm marrying a Vicar! And the men who nailed Jesus on the cross, they said they were men of faith as well, hmm? You don't have to come Aunty. I will make the cake, OK? Are you sure? Sau. (Come) Just don't you tell Jesus! Alu loa 'ai. (Go and eat) (Cell phone rings) Oh, my God. My dads are getting married! We were going to tell you. I know the headline's a tad dramatic. -So, when are we doing this? -Sooner the better, I guess. -Amen to that! -Umm, nice hat. -It's yours! -Yeah, it looks better on you. I know. So, you're famous now. -Oh, one article does not make` -One? I only talked to one journalist. Ha. Local vicar to marry prison boyfriend. -I never said that. -I know. I know, eh. After meeting his now fiance in prison and hiring him on a Church appointed salary, the Vicar ended his 15-year marriage. That's a lie. -Dad... -No, I'm calling them. No, don't. The more you say, the more they print. Yeah, OK. You're right. I'm sorry. It was always going to happen. Am I right in thinking that you are defying the Bishop by planning a church ceremony? You could be fired from the parish for this! No, the church has been heading this way for quite some time, and we should be leading society with courage and conviction. Yes, well callers are lined up. But first, a break. We'll be back with a response from the Reverend in a minute. I tell you what I cannot believe how this is blowing up. Our Facebook page is going mad. I thought marriage was on the way out. It's a symbol. I understand why. # Hope there's someone # who will take care of me # when I die, will I go? # Hope there's someone # who'll set my heart free. # Nice to hold, # when I'm tired. # There's a ghost # on the horizon (There's a ghost, there's a ghost) # when I go to bed. # How can I fall asleep at night? # How will I rest my head? # Oh, I'm scared of the middle place, # between light and nowhere. # I don't want to be the one, # left in there, left in there. # There's a man on the horizon # Wish that I'd go to bed. # (Indistinct arguing) You're a piece of fuckin' garbage, you need to fuckin' leave. How do you feel about your coach being homosexual? -Doesn't it feel weird? -Weird? What are you talking about? -What's going on?! -Jason Ioane? -Yeah. Alicia Hansel from The Herald. Oh, Alicia Hansel from the Herald? Yeah, no one cares! I just wanted to know a little bit about your background and your life, that's all. You have no idea who you're talking to. Do their parents even know about your background? We get angry, she gets a story, we get arrested. They're making up stories. This is private property, you need to leave. I understand you served eight years in prison for armed robbery. Do their parents even know about this? Wait, Jimmy, go. Don't talk to anyone. Go, go, go, go, go, go, go. -We're just after the truth. -Leave it, leave it. What?! Get the fuck outta here! You fuckin' deaf? Let's go. Seems a bit random, don't you think? He's coming. You all right, coach? Yeah. Ah, yeah. All good, all good. That prison stuff was a lie, eh? Gathering in London Anglican bishops from around the world have reaffirmed that homosexual practice is incompatible with scripture, angering many. This position is being tested by recent news of a New Zealand gay vicar who is planning a church wedding to his male partner. Even the Catholics have been caught up in the controversy when the Cardinal was caught on an open mic. Homosexual marriage? That's why the Anglicans are such a mess, and the pope wants to join them. -We need to know what they're saying. -Why? So we can fight this. -Why does it have to be a fight? -It shouldn't have to be, but I'll be damned if I let them shame us into submission. If you're calling about the Cardinal we've just seen. What Cardinal? Ugh, what else? Annie, what else? They're going to send something official later on today but I wanted you to hear it from me first. Whatever it is, it doesn't matter. My work, the house` They're pulling the funding for the youth club. You know what we need? A fiafia night! Get the community along. I'll even perform for free. What do you think? That centre costs $60,000 a year to run. We'll just invite some rich palagis. Anyway, it'll raise our profile, bring attention to our cause. That's what got us here. I'll see you inside. He's right. We should do the fundraiser. We can't just roll over. Annie still hasn't made any decisions yet. -OK? If we call it off, we can` -We can't. We can still get married, just do it at a registry office. Not just about the wedding anymore. The statement says we're celibate, that our love doesn't exist. But it does. Hey, we know it does. But if that centre closes... I won't let the centre shut. -OK? -Yeah. David, hi ` Reverend Peter Simmons. You donated to the St.John's auction last year, I was calling to see if you might be interested in continuing your relationship with our youth centre? No. No, no, no, I understand. You're a busy man. Yes. Of course, I'll try again later. Morning. We shouldn't be reading that trash, just ignore it. Well` well, maybe it's a good thing. Well, like Billy said, visibility for the cause. It's us. It's not a cause. Coach! You're on the news, coach. -Like, all on the news. -What a famous guy. What's wrong, coach? Coach? Billy, what happened? -A fiafia night? -Uh-huh! We can dress up, we can drink. We can raise some talas and get litty on the titty. -Why do we need to raise money? -Have we run out? I headlined at Mardi Gras last year. I can put on an amazing performance. You can be my support. -Like, perform? -Hell no! Heaven's yes! Now, come on. Let's do some sampling. -Uh, it's broken -Not for long. -You a DJ? -I used to date a DJ, and he taught me some stuff. (Stereo plays hip hop music) No way. Billy. Purple? Yes. Yeah. Kyle. I was beginning to think no one would show. We've got a fascinating video for you today, about an addict who manages her addiction through dirt racing. She talks about being addicted, not to substances, but experiences. It's the thrill she craves, and now she gets it not from meth, but from motorcycles. You've been reading the news. So, turns out, I'm a homosexual. Surprised me too. The good news is, I've done some research and it's not contagious. Shall we begin? I am an addict, but it's a different kind of speed that turns me on these days. (TV plays) There is a gay agenda being rolled out across the world. What was once shut away in shame behind closed doors, is now paraded in the streets as if their perversions are to be celebrated. You should stop looking at that stuff. It makes you go blind. Plus, once we give them a show... What, you're gonna rent a venue? With what money? -Just have it at the church. -It's not a nightclub Billy. -It's a sacred place. -And I have divine guidance. Besides, Peter has already said yes. -So, you're OK? -Of course, yeah, never better. They're threatening to fire you, Dad. They can take away my parish, that's all. But that's your house, that's your income. We survived on one income for years. Well, that's assuming Jason still has a job. Well, let them close the centre. I've already spoken to a couple of foundations about naming rights and there's local trusts. And crowdfunding, I guess. (Laughs) Yes, publicly begging for money Jason would love that. Hmmm. How are you two doing? Well, we're fine. -OK. -Why? Has he said something? No. No, you know him. Blood out of a stone and that's on a good day. No, no, no. I just um... Dad, I know how much you love fighting for other people. I don't know, I just worry about you. Well, don't, OK? I mean, look how it's bringing us all closer together. How often do I get the chance to take you for dinner these days? And when am I gonna meet this boy that I've heard about, eh? -Uh, no, it's very early days. -Right! No, no, no, I'm gonna get this, Dad. -No -No, seriously. No! Sorry. (Radio plays 'Amazing Grace') Oh, yeah? I can fuck with this. It's not quite the music I expected. We've got boxes of this stuff in the basement. I'll have a look. (Video plays on phone) God's plan for homosexuals is hell. What's that? Is that that rugby player, the crazy hot one? Why are you listening to that? It's out there! Am I allowed to ask what your performance is going to be? The answer to all your prayers. Well, that'll solve everything. Yeah, drag show in a church, eh? It was drag queens that kick-started the gay liberation at Stonewall. This is not a sermon, this is real life. What we're doing is making a difference, you should have seen the inmates today! Five seconds after I started, it was business as usual. Yeah, 'cause they want you to write a reference for the parole application. (Scoffs) That's a pretty cynical view of humanity. (Cell phone rings) -More media. -Jason, please. This isn't just about you and me anymore. Was it ever? Huh? You guys are just like 'Modern Family'. I thought that stuff only happens on TV land. It's been ages since I've been in here. (Billy gasps) Jesus, the historical man died on the cross, and Christ, as a symbol of our faith, was rewarded. Not some trick miracle, rather, a profound message of redemption that inspires us to do good, even today. I'm doing good now, but it's definitely a miracle. Of course it is, Billy. I'm not sure Uncle sees it that way. You give him time. I'm sure he'll come around. This one. Oh no, wait, wait... this one! 'Cause I don't want to just look a million bucks, I want the rich palagis to give us a million bucks too. -Then I will make you two dresses. -Oh, Aunty! Aunty, the fundraiser's at St John's. He's going to be wearing a dress in a church. God will understand. He'll understand that eh, and not my marriage. Va'ai. (Look) Before the missionaries came with their God, we had our own. Our gods who pushed our va'a (boats) across the ocean. They understand man, woman, and everything in between. Aunty, look! Billy is special. You know the fa'afafine have been given a treasured gift. They are man, woman, and God altogether. They show our people how we can return to the old ways. Maybe I should start wearing skirts then, no one would care what I did. Son. Don't worry about him, Aunty. Pre-wedding nerves. Aunty, can I tell you a secret? Do you know about the ituluas? Death threats have been received by Reverend Simmons, and there is growing controversy over the Bishop who's made it clear he will fire the vicar if he insists on a church wedding. I'm here with two members of the congregation. -If he goes, we go. He has been great in the` -Peter, Peter! What do you say the allegations that your partner assaulted a photographer at your youth centre yesterday? Absolutely ridiculous. Do you fear for the safety of the children in his care? How dare you? The Christian message is about change, and the wonderful work that my partner does at the Youth Centre is testament to how powerful that message can be. It's proof that people really can be reborn and I'm proud of him. Is the church ceremony still on then? Absolutely, yes. Yes and I'm sure you'll all want to cover it. Peter, Peter! At this difficult time, I'd like you all to take a look at the story of Job. Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Now, this is a man whose faith was tested to breaking` You have no faith. The message in the scriptures is clear. -It is our faith that will sustain. -In the last days, they will bring abomination into our church! -It is our faith that will sustain` -This is enough! This is a church! God loves the sinner and not the sin. -You have no place here. -You're a sinner. -This is wrong! -Sinner! Gays go to hell! Gays go to hell! -Sinner. -Leave our church. You have no faith. -Sinner. -Leave our church alone. -Leave our church alone. -No, you leave the church. Sinner! # The walls come down. # I once was lost, # but now I'm found # The trumpets sound. # The walls come down. # I once was lost, # but now I'm found! # The trumpets sound. # The walls come down. # I once was lost, # but now I'm found. # The trumpets sound. # The walls come down. # I once was lost, # but now I'm found. # The trumpets sound. # The walls come down. # I once was lost, # But now I'm found. -What are you doing? -He's not into your sissy shit! Are you OK? Darling, I've heard way worse. I haven't, especially not from him. You know, Jason's not like Dad, he's been with other men before. I guess he's just always struggled with it. Sweet cheeks, if you could screw your way to self-love, every gay man would be Gandhi. -Just give him time. -Hmm. It must have been hard for you when he came along. Honestly? No. Nah, when my Mum died, Dad was so down. Jason changed our lives. Well, if they're your Dads, that makes me your cool little sister. Yeah, you know it does. Come here. I think that he saved more than a few lives with his show. Hmm? Are you OK? It's normal to have cold feet when you're the wife, I mean, husband to be. Hmm? Today, the vicar at the centre of the growing controversy had his sermon interrupted. They will bring abomination into our church. It's OK. It's just how he processes things, so... He'll be home soon. The Bible is full of ideas that can only be seen in the context of when they were written. We don't accept polygamy or stoning adulterous women. Is it him? Ahh, he's over at Aunty's. He's staying there tonight. Well, at least he let me know, so I don't have to worry. (Plays video clip on phone) -Isn't it true? -She's making up stories. -Now, now, now, now. It's all right. -Why are you still here? You served eight years in prison for armed robbery. Isn't that true? -You know what? What? -Leave it. It's OK. Get the fuck outta here. -You fuckin' deaf? What? -Leave it. It's OK. OK, we're all set. Though as a church we recognize God's love for the rainbow community, we also respect those that hold different views. What's going on? We, uh...we-we... My partner and uh... I can confirm that Reverend Simmons has agreed not to get married on church premises. Are you planning to have the ceremony somewhere else? We are extremely grateful to Jason and Peter for the consideration they've shown to our church at this, um, difficult time. They are valued members of our church whanau. We want to thank them for the great work they do in our community. -What the fuck? -Thank you. Do you think the church will ever come into the modern age? Nah, can't stand them. When he shows up, it's gonna be over. -Not having this. -It's not OK. -Not in my church. -Not at all. -Sinner, sinner. -Oh, here's here. -Jesus died for your sins. -Repent. -Not in our church! -Repent. -Disgusting. Next time, it'll be on your fucking head. -OK. -All right. All right. Woah, some people. We were just trying to protest. -Funding for the centre's secure. -What did you do? What I had to. I did try and call you. Did you do a deal with them? Well, like you said, we can still get married just not in a` Who are you? Playing games, taking bribes. -I did it for you. -I didn't ask you to! I don't think I can do this anymore. This` Yeah, I'm going to go stay at Aunty's for a while. Please don't. I don't know how to live without you. You should have talked to me, before you called it off. I didn't realize it was going to blow up like this, make international news. I want my life back. Life? What life did you have before us? I had a life. I will again. You're not my saviour. There he goes, running away. You're the one who's just run away from everything! -Thought it was what you wanted. -We were a team. What was I supposed to do? Your work, the house, all of it. I thought if we'd lost the house in here... Well, I don't know, maybe, you'd leave me. It's really what you think of me, huh? -Is it? -No. I'm sorry. -You got a lot to learn! -Sorry. I'm sorry, I didn't mean it. I think I'd better leave before I do something I regret. Come back. Please don't go. It's fucked up. Sorry you came back from Oz for no reason. I fucked up too, big time. -Are you OK? -I am now that I'm here. I'm sure you can stay at Aunty's for a while, ask Peter to stay here. Yeah, I should stay here. There's not much room at Aunty's. And I think Peter might need me here. (Whispers) Yeah, come. Fa'amalosi. -Morning, sunshine. -Good morning. So yesterday happened, but today's a new day, and I was thinking maybe we could have a kiki about our extravaganza. -We don't need a fundraiser now. -I know, I know. Daddy made a deal, but we still need one. Not for money, but for morale. The kids by the youth center, they seem to love it. You talk to Jason, Billy. The centre's nothing to do with me anymore. Heard about your wedding. Bit shit, eh? We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. (All) We, who are many, are one body, for we will share one bread. This uh, ritual, it's God's way of saying that things can be different. By drinking this wine and eating this bread, we commit to change because change is always possible. I know the road out of this place can seem, uh, so, so long, but I know from personal experience that in the end, we can...(sniffles) we` we can, uh... (exhales sharply) (sobs) She talking back? Not today. No one seems to be today. Maybe you're talking to the wrong people then. Imagine if you'd met Jason, while mum was still alive. -I loved your mother. -I know. I know you did. I used to think that it wasn't fair to you, bringing him into our lives. Turns out it was the best thing you ever did. Now I've driven him away. I don't know what to do. Dad, do you remember when I was a little kid and you used to say, 'one little prayer makes the world a little more fair?' Hmm? Did it? -Yeah, it worked for me. -Right. To be a child again. Hey, you really should read some of the stuff that they're saying about you online. The church community page has like hundreds of thousands of likes and I read the story about this boy from Utah who was going to commit suicide before he heard your message. St. Peter the Saviour. If the halo fits. It doesn't. Dad. Accommodation, food, TV, and you want to give them internet so they can organize the next crime while they're on lockdown? If we truly believe people can change, then we need to take a leap of faith. (Caller hangs up) Well, I guess he didn't have any faith. But there we have it, a topic for next week; Increased internet use for prisoners. Thanks for managing that today. -Know how hard it must have been. -Sure. -How did you know where to find me? -Umm, you're on radio? You should really pay attention to what they play in between talks. You lose listeners if they play shitty music. Thank you Billy, I'll let the host know. I have someone I need to help and I want you to come with me. I don't understand, what are we doing here? It's his partner but they weren't out. No one knew about them. I need to help him attend the funeral. How do you know all this? God told me. How come you are here? -You must come and sit with us. -I'm so sorry. (Congregation sings) # The cross of grief or pain. # Leave to thy God # to order and provide; # in every change, # he faithful will remain. # Be still my soul, # Thy best, thy heavenly friend, # through thorny ways # leads to a joyful end. # Hey! Just some south Auckland rugby boys. We're gonna whip them next Saturday. -Hey, I bet you're hung. -Show us your nuts, you skank. Watch your pussy, bitch. I feel like I'm back at the wall in Sydney. I love it. (Hip hop music plays) # All my girls bad, # doing bad things. # Big Birkin bags. # (Indistinct chatter) # All my girls bad, # living real good. # We own the trap house` # Oh, you good, man. -Cheers, Rev. -Don't let them win, Rev. -Good on ya. -Thank you. -To the Rev, eh? -(All cheer) Hey! Why haven't you contacted Peter? Don't want to talk to him. How can you say such things? He's the love of your life. I should know, I've known you all your life. He's let me down. Fa'alogo mai. (Listen up) Look at me. Your father loved you. Yes, he said mean things to you, but he loved you. It's nothing to do with Dad, Aunty. I see you. I know you're hurt. Don't think I don't know what happens at that park. I know, Jason. It's been a long time since you came to stay here. But why take something so beautiful and make it ugly? Eh? Why? (Organ music plays) Why a dove? It's symbolic of the Holy Spirit. Our spirits were known as aitu or just agaga. They came as birds too. Different faiths often share the same symbols and rituals. Aunty explained that without the proper ceremony, our spirit can't find peace. It explains it all. There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives away fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. (Laughs) Yes. Now is not a time for fear. (People cheer and whistle trills) Coach, we're winning. We have a very special show for you today. The bishop has agreed to come in to discuss the recent controversy. I'd like to begin with our vicar, Peter. Haven't you had enough of all that shit yet? It's time to stop the hypocrisy that I went along with. I like listening to him. I denied our love just as Peter, my namesake, denied the good Lord. And the result is, I lost the man I love. I'm sorry, Peter. This is sounding a little confrontational. I'm here today to try and undo some of the damage. I won't be part of the hypocrisy or fudge any more. Excuse me, I thought we were here to discuss the church's attitude` I still have faith, but no longer will I be a part of an institution that doesn't value our love as equal before God. -I'm resigning my post at St. John's. -For God's sake. I'm not going to sit here and be part of some stunt. As you know, we ran a youth centre. The church threatened to pull the funding if we didn't cancel the wedding. -That sounds like blackmail. -Oh, it is. And we lost our battle, and that's... that's something I have to live with. But the kids at our centre, they have their own battles to fight, which is why I'm setting up a crowd funding site to try and allow us to continue the work. And to my love, if you're listening somewhere out there, I'm so, so sorry for letting you down. Well, we'll put a link up on the socials. Thank you. And I'll still be vicar of St. John's for a few weeks yet. We have a wonderful fundraising event at the church next Saturday. Everyone is welcome. Now that is publicity. Well, here you go. We don't just report the news, we make it. And if things work out between you and Jason, you are more than welcome to come back in and share that. -May your God be with you, brother. -And also with you. We're out. (Melancholic music plays) He's coming. I knew he would. That's great... I think... Don't worry. He's going to melt when he sees you. I have something special for you to wear. -I miss him so much. -I can see that. I used to date a builder once. Testing ` one, two. Testing ` one, two. Check, check. -Um, wow! -Do I look OK? You look amazing! He's gonna love it. Is Jason... -I have not heard from him. -Thank you for coming. I could not let Billy do this on his own, hmm? And he taught me there are many ways to worship. Amen to that. Billy, if we wait any longer, the kids are gonna flake. -Yeah, we should start. -You sure? -Absolutely, yeah. -Good luck. # Amazing grace # # how sweet the sound # sound, sound, sound # On a field of grey, # a candle burns. # On a sea of noise and cold. # When hearts of stone # are pierced with love, # and trumpet sound from up above, # the walls that come between us # start to fall. # It's amazing. # It's a miracle. # Was blind and left behind, # but now I see. # It's amazing, # just how sweet the sound, # when what seemed impossible # turns out to be. Get it Billy! -Hey! -Sup, faggot? # The trumpet sounds, # The walls come down. # I once was lost. Go home! Rai? -Back off. -What are you doing? What are you doing Rai? -Yeah! -Come on. Again, again, again. Getting in on this? Come on, get in here! -Hold him up, bro. Hold him up. -Get him up. Get him. Is this what you wanted? Rai, get him. Come on, fuckin' hit him! Just fuck him up bro. Where you off to? -Fucking joking? -Get off. # When what seemed impossible turns out # to be. # It's amazing. # It's a miracle. # Was blind and left behind, # but now I see. # It's amazing, # just how sweet the sound, # when what seems impossible # turns out to be. # It's amazing, # just how sweet the sound, # when what seemed impossible # turns out to be. # (Crowd cheers) -What happened? Are you OK? -It's OK. You missed quite a show. -I missed you. -I missed you. You know what? I think we could probably top that show, don't you think? Is there anybody here that's in the mood -for a wedding this evening? -(All) Yeah! Yeah? Guys, make some noise if you want to see my two dads get married right here, right now. (Crowd cheers) -Would you want that? -Would you? It's not real. It's you and me, in a church with everyone we love. Seems pretty real to me. Oh, for Pete's sake, say yes. I'll officiate. -Yes, sure. -Yes! (Applause) You ready for this? I've been ready since I met you. I now pronounce you, husband and husband. (Crowd cheers) You guys, someone live-streamed it and we just cracked $60,000. Like what? And I know that's only enough to cover like six months running cost, but I thought if we reached out to the...what? -Oh, God. -What? -You're becoming me. -Eww, no I'm not! -It's not a bad thing. -Um, some would beg to differ. Bring it in you guys. Congratulations. Mwah. Mwah. I love you guys so much. -We love you too. -Yeah. Oh and don't forget to say thanks to Billy when you see 'em. I haven't seen them myself. Congratulations, Rev Peter. Fa'afetai, aunty. Have you seen Billy? I wanted to thank them for what they've done. He's gone back. But he wanted me to give you this. -It's his wedding gift. -Gone back to Australia? No, Peter, to heaven. He explained it to me. There was an accident. He was on life support. But God gave him a chance, to do something wonderful before he left. Billy has some strange ideas, aunty, and you sort of just have to accept them, but I find it hard to believe they'd go without even saying goodbye. But he did say goodbye, beautifully. -I don't understand, aunty. -It's wonderful. He was able to spend time with you, huh? And make new friends. Friends and family. Aiga (family) is so important. Yeah. And now I must go. I'm tired, Ua leva le po. (it's been a long night) I love you. I love you. I think Aunty's right, eh? Billy's an angel. They brought us back together. That's divine enough for me. Captions were made with the support of NZ On Air.