01x06 - Episode 6

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If you could just get over Jo being

around. Stop using your best friend

as a buffer between us.

Where is the line between PA

and friend, hmm?

What are the boundaries, Susan?

Sam died, but everybody else just

carried on moving forward.

Except us.

Well, we've been coming here

since 1999.

We still come every year.

I bring my boy.

Oh, f*ck, a thesaurus.

Honestly, you argue like you have

a f*cking word count on.

Did it impress Jane?

Cos it does nothing for me.

I am bone f*cking dry.

We'd been together since we were 18.

I know what he's thinking just

from the way he's shaking his leg.

I'm not going to see her get hurt

again, Jo.

That makes two of us.

Oh, my God.

You're f*cking Levi.

FREYA LAUGHS

Just kidding.

That would be like the worst thing

that you could ever do.

I need tonight to be perfect.

I mean, it's the worst

day of the year for Abe.

And I get that.

So, I was thinking

maybe we should

do up the house beautifully

and get enough alcohol to poison

a regional rugby team.

You don't have to do all this,

you know.

Yeah, I know, I just feel like a bit

of a spare part today,

and I want to do something for Abe.

And what about Levi?

He's fine.

Well, I wouldn't say fine.

I just don't think you need to

be trying so hard.

Yeah, I won't. I don't. I'm not.

I mean, it'll be casual,

but, er

There's plenty of room.

Lovely.

In a way that facilitates but

doesn't really tread on anyone.

Facilitates?! Yeah.

Shut the f*ck up.

I'm going to put this on your lap.

Fine.

I'm going to get some chips.

I could sing!

Ha!

Can I have one now or

do I have to wait?

So what would you like to

talk about today?

Mm.

Abe thought it would be a

good idea to have therapy

on the anniversary

of our son's death.

Not THIS son.

What does this anniversary normally

entail for you as a family?

We normally do some of Sam's

favourite activities,

like the arcade and Bronco Brian's.

They eat from the kids' menu.

It's, you know, Sam's day.

It's meant to be fun.

Abe, why don't you start, then?

Yeah.

For me, when Sam died,

I don't think I ever felt

that there was room

to express emotion.

I mean, Jane was very much,

um, prioritising herself

and Levi was so overwhelmed

I went into survival mode,

I think I was literally a child.

I was a little boy. I just had to

step up and I had to look after him.

OK, I'm just going to catch you up

quickly.

My parents project their grief

on to me,

while meanwhile sort of glorifying

Sam, when actually, you know,

in reality he was like sort

of a little bit of a twat.

A twat whom I loved but

All right. You know,

like all normal 15-year-old boys,

he was a very lovely twat.

OK, you don't have to use

language

I'm expressing my feelings

just like you told me to, Dad.

I just realised he's been dead

as long as he was alive.

That's quite significant.

How does it make you feel?

Well

..I feel

..quite hungry?

A little bit bored, to be honest,

because obviously I have heard quite

a lot of these revelations before.

Just restless to get on

with the fun part of the day.

Literally none of those were

emotions!

Do I have to feel sad today?

I have spent years feeling sad.

I sense that we've all been

summoned here

to provide an audience

for Abe's emotions.

And that's fine,

that's what you need.

I will hold this space for you

but it has very little to do with us

and so I don't see why

I should have to say anything.

For anyone still unclear,

she's bored.

All I'm saying is

I know shitty anniversaries.

What?

You know, my second birthday,

the anniversary of my accident?

Oh, right.

That awful celebration

that my family butchers every year.

Yeah, I feel like you should have

a PhD in shitty anniversary days.

I know. Remember that time

the entire class bussed down to the

rehabilitation centre,

and they sat there singing

♪ You raise me up♪

Yeah.

♪ So I can climb♪

I wore the party hat and they cried.

OK, so I had this idea,

and don't jump down my throat,

but I found these old home movies

and pictures of Sam

and I was thinking of making

a video for tonight.

Or is that creepy? No, I think

that's actually really sweet.

Really? But no music.

Definitely no music,

and that's where it stops, yeah?

Cos otherwise it starts to look

like it's about you.

No releasing doves.

Oh, sh*t, I left them in the cab!

Just pop it over there.

The I'm sitting on it.

Don't micromanage me!

Worry about your own jacket.

You don't have to fold it for me.

If I want it folded, I'll fold it.

Jane, you've gone very quiet.

Oh, I'm not saying anything.

You know you can say anything here.

Shall we test that hypothesis?

Abe?

You are quite understandably

terrified of losing

your remaining son

and so you've overprotected Levi

and stunted his growth.

And you do the opposite

of everything he says

because it's the only way you can

feel in control over your own life.

OK, great.

Can I go and get a bloody omelette

now or at least a slice of your fee?

He died for no reason.

No-one to blame.

It was horrific!

It stole the meaning

from everything.

And I loved you both so much,

but I couldn't stay.

And so I left.

Can you believe that they've

never been to therapy?

I'm so glad that they're going.

They're British. Feeling guilty

and repressed is kind of their MO.

Yeah, but there's more to it

than that.

Well, onwards with Sam's day,

I guess.

Mmm. The arcade won't know

what's hit it.

Mmm.

My appetite has certainly shifted

from eggs to vodka.

How's the movie coming along?

Yeah, Sam was super sweet.

Kind of feels like flowers

and blinis just aren't enough.

Are you f*cking kidding me?!

You know what I mean.

Is that Levi?

Oh, yeah.

Ah, look at the little creep.

You've made this a beautiful home

to come and celebrate in.

Even I kind of like it.

Mmm. Yeah, and this video is

very thoughtful and loving.

Aw, thank you.

Feels really nice having you here.

Especially now that you're no longer

sh*t at your job.

Oh, good, I thought today was going

to be really depressing.

Where's your mate?

He is, er,

actually on a Kenyan safari,

learning the ways of the Maasai.

What, really?!

No, I don't f*cking know.

Dad, can you tell Freya something?

Hold on, what?

I don't know, can you just tell her

to stop trying so hard.

What do you mean? I don't know,

she just doesn't get boundaries.

Like, one second she's trying to be

all matey and then the next

she's trying to be nurturing

and it's just like, "Stop it,

stop trying so hard."

You know Freya's life changed

when she was a kid as well.

Oh, really? Did her brother die?

No.

But she nearly did.

She might understand you

better than you think.

SPAGHETTI WESTERN-STYLE MUSIC

Middle.

Coward.

So, how are you?

Great.

I can't tell

if you're being sarcastic.

I'm not, I'm not.

No, I'm sort of

..tentatively doing very well.

That's great. Mmm.

So the food truck's helping?

No, no, not remotely.

Um

But I've actually met someone,

er

..special, I think.

What?!

Well, that's fantastic!

What's she like?!

How do you know they're a she?

Er, er, um, no.

I mean, I wasn't

You're free to date whomever

you want. I mean, that's cool.

You know, I just It's just

you've dated women in the past

so I just kind of

Got him! There you go.

I win!

LEVI CLEARS HIS THROA

Unlucky. OK.

AEROSOL HISSES

Ohhh!

Aargh!

Oh, ah!

SQUELCHING

So, are you going to elaborate on

this, um, special someone?

Er, don't know.

Haven't really thought

what I'm going to about it yet.

You mean like taking it deeper?

Urgh, it's disgusting

when YOU say it, but, yeah,

something along those lines.

Well, listen, if you're asking

my advice, and I know you're not,

but if you were, I would say

if this person is a good person,

'king get in there.

That's gross, Dad,

keep it in your pants.

SQUELCHING

Hello?

Jane! You still have keys?

Where are Abe and Levi?

I thought they were with you

at Bronco Brian's?

No, no, that's their thing.

I have my own teenage traditions.

Um, is it? Sorry, is this you?

Er, yeah, Freya went for a white

theme.

You know, like bright white

but like not too.

It's so lovely,

um, the only thing is Abe has

He's really funny about lilies.

It's the scent of funerals.

Last time, er, he smelt lilies

he just Well, you don't want

to know what he did.

Do you mind if I just?

I'm going to have to

If that's all right? Oh, of course.

Jane, hi.

Huey.

Oh. How are you?

Oh, thank you.

Come in!

MUSIC PLAYS SOFTLY

Yeah, too late, I guess.

Yeah, that sounds Yeah?

Oh, hello. Oh, hey.

Hi, this is stunning, isn't it?

Yeah, wow.

It's normally just pizza and beer.

Hey, how was today?

It was interesting, yeah.

Good, I think.

I'm still processing but, er,

I think this, er, open communication

thing of yours might be working.

I better get ready for speeches

before everyone gets sh*t-faced.

Plus, if we're sober, people are

less likely to burst into

Wonderwall.

Can I smell lilies? Um

Hi, house looks incredible.

So, yeah, well done.

Thank you.

Um, could I? Jo, listen.

I just wanted to say, um

No.

Er No, actually, yeah.

Have you eaten today?

I can get you something if you

No, I Jo, I think

what I'm trying to say is

Just, um, I

..think that

..I am getting feelings for you.

I Well, no, I know I am.

And, um

I know sort of like instinctively

at this point in time, like, I

I-I want to act like a horrible

little prick and ghost you but

I have this instinct this time,

right now, is to

..to not do that

and to carry on.

Sorry I'm being so weird

Mm-hm. I'm trying

I'm trying really hard to be normal

and it's backfiring and making it

worse. Mm.

You can Mmm. ..say something.

Um

OK, everybody, grab a glass

and let's, er, and gather round.

Shall we go and listen to a speech?

Er, yes, please. Come on!

I'll do it here, I'll make it brief,

I promise. Come on, boy.

Yeah, I'm here. Hello, mate.

Look at that, hey.

The terrific bunch of adults

you've all grown.

Woo! ..up to be, eh?

Yes, thank you, Jamie.

Shane. Shane.

Shane.

Sorry.

Er, but, no,

it'sit's everything that

To know that Sam is

..is carried in the hearts

of every person in this room.

So, cheers.

ALL: Cheers.

Woo!

CLAPPING

And, listen, yeah, and you've

probably noticed as well

that rather than our usual

frat-house vibe, er, we've got

a house that looks utterly

beautiful.

Freya, thank you.

I love you.

CHEERING

I, um, actually made a little video,

um, that I just want to share

with everyone

but, never mind,

er, it's not a good time.

Freya made a video for you all,

and

..and itand it's beautiful

and we should all go and watch it.

So please go into the other room

and watch it. How amazing. Let's go.

Oh, interesting.

New addition.

ALL: Aww!

Um, um, um, um.

Hello, boy!

Hello! And who's that?

Mr, er? I'm Mr Policeman.

What's that in your hand?

Handcuffs, in case you're naughty.

CHUCKLING

Oh, uh-oh.

Hello, Sammy. Here he comes.

Get out the way! Have you got pants

on your head, Levi?

Hello, Mummy!

Careful, you're going to pull

his arms off!

Jane!

Gently!

Look at him. Amazing. Nice. So cool.

GUEST: Ah, that was amazing.

Good job, Freya.

That was so good.

That was a really hard watch.

But, thank you.

Um

Sam would've really liked you.

Thanks.

What was that?

Was that some kind of art project?

Oh, my God, no.

I just thought

it would be a way to

It's not a way to anything, Freya.

But I was just

It is not your job to mourn my son!

Freya?

That was beautiful.

Abe is really angry.

Oh, f*ck Abe.

Abe talks a good game

but when it comes to actually

feeling the feelings,

he does tend to fumble the ball.

I don't know, I just

feel like I completely got it wrong.

No, I'd forgotten half those videos

even existed.

Sorry, is this bothering you?

Smoking round the side of the house

is part of my tradition for today.

You know what else I did?

I baked hash brownies

and I watched porn.

I think actually your tradition

is much closer

to a 15-year-old's perfect day.

I think you're so brave.

Abe has so much baggage,

there's very few people

who would take that on.

We all have it, though, like

Yeah.

You know,

whether you can see it or not.

Listen, Jane, I know that

..I haven't lost a child

TEARFULLY: ..but I do know

what it's like

to have life turn out

completely different

..from what you thought

it was going to be.

And, you know, I just realised

it's like it doesn't matter

how you get through it,

it's just that you

..you do.

You get through it.

f*ck, yeah, well, yes, I

Yeah, I couldn't agree more.

Do you want to finish that?

It's making me want to hurl.

Me too.

Oh, f*ck.

You know she made that video

because she loves you.

You should be nicer to her.

Hey, Freya told me how it happened.

That you were home

the day that Sam died.

You sent your teenage son to bed

with a headache.

So what? That doesn't make you

a shitty parent.

Anyone would have done

the same thing.

It's not your fault.

Well, I'm never doing that again.

Look, I know you f*cking hate me,

but we have to make this work.

This isn't your home, Jo.

You might be good for Freya,

but you're not good for us.

Hey, Rory.

I'm Scott. Scott, of course.

Yes, sorry.

Listen, um, it really does mean

a lot to us that you guys have

just continuously shown up for Sam

these last 15 years.

Um

I didn't know Sam.

Sorry, I'm just

I'm Richard's boyfriend.

Who's Richard?

Just be nice to my friend.

I'm, er

I'm sorry.

Can you just get Jo, please?

I, I, I was. I was, um

Can you please just get Jo?

Yeah, I think I, um

Jo!

Jo!

Jo!

Jo! Where the f*ck is Jo?!

Fre Hey!

Hey, I've been calling,

what have you been doing?

Nothing, just, you know,

I couldn't hear you. You good?

No, obviously not.

Wait. What?

This is who you've been?

Yeah. Yeah, it is.

Well, how predictably

unprofessional.

Dad, come on, it's not her fault.

You don't know

what you're talking about, boy.

Don't speak to me like I'm a child!

Freya and I are pretty much the same

age, you f*cking cradle-robber!

Jesus! Freya, can we please just,

you and I just

Oh, a bit of a temperature drop.

Is everything all right?

Yeah, why don't you take a look

at who your son's been fornicating

with.

Yeah, Levi and Jo.

We saw that coming a mile off,

didn't we?

Thank you so much for having me.

Freya, please, it's not a big deal,

it's just

It is a big deal. You've been lying

to me this entire time.

No, I haven't, I've just Yeah

I didn't know what it was.

I love her!

God! I love you, Jo. Shut up!

Come on, what's wrong with that?

I'm just Oh, my God!

Come on! That I'm expressing

myself. Please, Freya.

No, this is classic you, isn't it?

You played it like you're here

to help but YOU needed me.

Yeah, if I didn't need you right

now, I'd tell you to f*ck off.

Freya, it's not her fault.

Oh, now you want to talk to me?

Listen to me, don't worry

about them, they just need time.

I can't believe I stuck around here

for so f*cking long.

Hey.

You can come and stay with me.

Where?

Mummy's couch or Daddy's truck?

Er

I meant what I said downstairs.

I love you.

I can't do this right now. Ah, OK.

HE CLEARS HIS THROA

Freya, can we talk?

I need to pee. Yep.

Freya

Jo, let's leave.

What?

Yeah, now, let's go.

Wait, what?

What are you talking about?

My relationship with Abe,

it's not going to work.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, no.

Freya, stop.

You need to stay here. This is good.

I'm not asking for your opinion.

I'm asking for your help.

I know you always have an escape

plan, an emergency parachute,

so let's go.

Freya, I was wrong about you

and Abe. You should stay.

You worked so f*cking hard for this,

you deserve this.

TRICKLING

Are you in love with Levi?

It's been a really long day.

OK? Let's just

Let's just reassess in the morning.

OK?

OK?

OK.

Can you come back in 20 minutes

to help me get ready for bed?

SHE SIGHS

KNOCKING

Knock, knock!

Hello-oo!

Ty? What are you doing here?

What do you mean? Jo called me.

Said she doesn't work here any more.

What?

Home, sweet home.

So what have I missed?

Where's Daddy?

♪ I do

♪ Doobe-doobe doobe-doo

♪ Hey!

♪ I've gone, gone, gone, gone, yeah

♪ I do

♪ Doobe-doobe doobe-doo

♪ Gone, gone, gone, gone,

gone, gone, yeah

♪ I do

♪ I do, doobe-doobe, doobe-do

♪ Gone, gone, gone,

gone, gone, gone, yeah

♪ I do, I do

♪ Doobe-doobe, doobe-doo

♪ Mmm, yeah ♪