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Am I losing my sense of humor or something?
Hmmm?
The sticker on this DVD says comedy - wrong.
That might be your fault, not theirs.
Oh, very funny!
For that, you can take me out for a drink.
I would love to, but Tillie's arriving any minute.
Roimata, let Daddy handle the childcare, and you come out and go wild on the dance floor with me.
Oh, yeah, right!
Okay, you go wild on the dance floor, and I'll watch. Come on. It's a night out.
Yeah, and the less you move around, the better.
Howdy, all. Look who's here -Tillie.
Hello, little one. Come here.
Hey, Zac. Hi, Dan.
Hi.
Hey, shall we go see your papa? Yeah. Come on.
Kia ora.
So, what are you guys doing? Take a girl to the IV for a drink?
- I'm having an early night. - And I'm getting cabin fever. Daniel?
I'm kinda tired too, so -
But you don't have to get up at the crack of dawn or anything, do you?
- Yeah, but... - Just an hour - tops.
Come on. It's been ages since I've had a proper talk.
Well, yeah.
- Hey, we're in the same club now. - What? Damaged goods?
Post Lana, I meant.
Think of it as a therapy for the both of us.
I don't know.
Well, sounds like a pretty good offer to me, mate.
I can drop you in if you like.
Come on. I'll be so pathetically grateful.
Sure. Why not?
Thank you. That's always hard with these.
Oh, who let the hyenas in?
So, how are you two getting on these days? Shall we go somewhere else?
No, we'll be okay. Just ignore me.
Okay then.
So, are you going to tell me all the gory details of you and Lana?
Not gory, more messy emotionally.
Why?
Well, it's scary, I suppose.
Lana just wasn't comfortable committing to a relationship with me.
What? She experimented with you and dumped you, you mean?
Oh, that's a bit strong.
I was dealing with Maia and JJ and everything. No wonder she ran a mile.
What about you and Paige?
I'm too much like hard work, so she's not interested.
You're not hard work.
Yes, I am. I mean, just listen to me.
Maybe we should make a pact not to talk about our exes?
Oh, done deal.
Boom. What do you wanna drink?
A Pinot Gris, please.
Okay, I'll order.
- Daniel! Hi. - Hey.
Come and join us.
Oh, I'm keeping Nicole company. Yeah.
- Oh - But thank you
Um, hey. Can I please have a Pinot Gris and a beer?
Ah, not so fast.
Gosh, what have I done?
It's more what I need you to do. Tonight.
But I'm on my way home.
Sorry, but it's an emergency. I need you to help me research every single medical horror story out of Thai hospitals in the last 10 years.
And that's an emergency?
I wouldn't ask unless it was really important.
Okay, but I thought Thai hospitals were known for their high standard of care.
Don't believe the hype.
Can't we do this in the morning?
No, in the morning my head rolls, unless I gather enough facts to support me.
Please. I need help.
Okay, but I'll have to pick up my takeaways first.
Okay, can you get me something at the same time?
This could be a long night.
What do you want?
Anything! Just don't too long.
I'll get those for you. Same again?
Yeah. Thanks, Muzz.
Actually, I kinda feel like a whisky now.
Scotch?
Yes, please.
Oh, well, make that one for me too, actually.
Ooh, and hey - one for Winnie too.
Right you are.
Cheers.
You're having a Scotch with us. No arguments, right?
Okay.
And no whinging about our exes.
That kind of talk is banned.
Yeah. First rule of drink club…
There is no drink club.
Okay, make it the second rule, but we are sticking to it, all right?
Fine, fine, but I'm only having one.
Ooh, Vinnie.
Hi.
- Hi. - Hey.
Well, you called?
Hey, could you do me a favor? I should go back to work now and I need something from the shops before morning.
Well, your wish is my command.
Thank you. I'm out of conditioner. You know, the one with aloe and jojoba.
Yeah, the one I kind of accidentally used up, you mean?
Mm.
Tut-tut-tut.
Hey. Hair like this deserves the best.
The supermarket closes at 9.
Done.
Oh, hang on. It's 8:30 now. You'll be busy with us.
It's only one drink.
Ah, but what's so important about this conditioner?
It's my cousin's graduation in the morning and I can't have flyaway hair.
Oh, right.
Oh, it's the least I can do, eh.
Thank you. You're a lifesaver.
Here's your takeaways.
Thanks.
It's a shame you can't stay longer.
Vinnie, tell Lana to go get her own conditioner, mate.
Sole, it's all good. Have you seen Lana on a bad hair day? Scary.
Here's some more articles about that clinic in Bangkok.
Oh, great. It sounds like the hospital from hell.
Did you know they closed it down three years ago?
What? Did they?
Damn it.
Well, dodgy clinics spring up like mushrooms in these sorts of places. Keep looking.
And you really think this will win back that contract?
It has to. As soon as I've got enough ammunition, I'm calling Alan Barnes.
I don't think horror stories and mudslinging will work.
What would you know?
I have a BCom with the double major in international business and marketing management. I do know something about making a successful pitch.
Well, go on, then.
You have to offer him a better price.
It's impossible. Our margins are down to nothing.
I still think we should be looking at budgets, not this stuff.
Okay, budgets it is. Can you stay?
Sure.
Oh, yo, guess who got readmitted today? Mr. Hancock.
Young Mr. Hancock, the triathlete with the hernia?
Nn-nn-nn. Old Mr. Hancock with the bad eyes and the wandering hands.
He thought I was Vasa today and tried to feel me up.
Lucky he didn't try that on Vasa.
Hey, I just played along till he worked it out for himself.
Mm. Uh - oh. This little piggy went to market about 20 minutes ago.
No - no - no - no - no. No sweet. No sweet.
Look, there'll be other places that are open later, yeah?
I'll get another round.
No, no, no. I'm good. I'm driving.
Ooh?
That was a double?
Well, it was until you went to the men's room, and I topped it up.
Daniel - no way.
Yeah, you shouldn't have done that.
What if he'd tried to drive?
I wouldn't have let him.
You - don't do that again. Ever.
Okay, okay. Chill out. Jeepers.
Look, just - Lana's hair will cope. You have another drink, okay?
Yes, but I promised.
And when was the last time you had a proper night out with your mates? Hmm?
I know for me it has been ages.
Okay. The late pharmacy will probably have some.
Bound to.
Yeah, and I've heard that if you stuck your hair in bed, it is a great conditioner.
I heard that.
And row egg.
Ooh.
Problem solved, right?
So, do we have a final figure yet?
2%.
A measly 2%? That is all I can drop our offer by?
Well, 2.2%.
So, I could say 5%?
No, we wouldn't break even.
All that's left is begging. Oh, I better get it over with.
Unless... I offer him 5% and make up the difference myself.
Out of your own pocket? That's crazy.
It's worth it to save my job.
Hello. Is that Mr. Barnes? It's Brooke Freeman from Shortland Street Hospital.
Did you get my email regarding the standard of care in Thailand?
Well, that's true. It could happen anywhere, but here at Shortland Street I can guarantee a world-class quality of care,
scandal free with no risk of flooding or Third World diseases.
And where everyone speaks English.
Sorry, where everyone speaks American.
Well, our margins are already very tight on this, Alan.
But... your business is important to us, so I can offer you 2%.
25%??
No. No, I'm... I'm sorry, that is just simply not possible.
5% then. You take it or leave it.
No, 5%. That is honestly all I can do, and that is a bargain basement price.
Chirs Warner? Uh, no, he's on leave at the moment.
Oh. Well, uh, I'm afraid I couldn't comment on that.
Except to say that here at Shortland Street our patients are in the best possible hands.
Your final offer? Very well, then. 20%.
Brooke!
I will have the contract sent over immediately. My pleasure.
- You just agreed to 20%. - I know!!
Do you have any idea how much money that is?
That's enough for me, I think.
Oh, piker.
I cannot be drunk in charge of a crutch.
Well, you are every other weekend.
Ha-ha. I could do myself a mischief and it'd be all your fault for encouraging me.
Oh, no, no, no, no. No, thanks,we're good with these, but can we have three more Scotches, please.
Come on, Vainu'u. It is your turn.
Bring it.
You lose.
Which means the next drink is on you, big boy.
You are in a merciless mood tonight, Mr. Potts.
Because it's been so long, I have some catching up to do.
Okay, Miss Nicole.
We'll get into trouble at this rate.
Well, here is to getting into trouble, eh.
Tricky.
The Vinster.
A challenge, eh.
Steady hands, buddy.
Oh, no, it is on. I am back on form.
Damn!!
I'll take those empties.
And that will be your last round.
- Oh, m- - No arguments here.
Yeah, and I should be going.
Come on, Muzz. Don't be a spoilsport, eh? You remember what it was like to be young, don't you?
I remember, alright.
I'll order you guys a taxi, eh.
Mm. Thanks, Muzza.
Sorry for lowering the tone.
Oh, don't worry.
Okay, that's us. Thank you, guys.
No. No way are we finishing now. We were just warming up.
Ooh, I don't know.
Oh, come on. Don't be an old man. Be the party animal you're born to be.
Alright, maybe.
No, it is not over till it is over, right?
Where do you suggest?
There's no way you can afford it.
I can't afford to lose my job either.
You've tried really hard. We should go home.
Not until we've got those contracts ready to send to the States.
Seth has to see how much effort we've put in.
I'll give you the time off.
And if I use all my savings and borrow the rest, I'll be able to pay off the debt in…
13 months.
That's over a year of living on instant noodles.
There's a lot you can do with instant noodles.
There is not.
The point is, I won the contract back and Seth will see how hard I've worked to fix my mistake.
He's a reasonable man. He'll appreciate the sacrifice I've made.
Right.
Mm.
Mm. Yum. You got it right. You can stop tinkering.
Just a smidgen more, just a smidgen.
Tinkerer.
I think... I think it's just tinker, no, no - er.
No, a tinker makes… you know.
I don't know.
Vinnie, what does a tinker make?
Vinnie!
Vinnie!
Look at that - like a baby.
Hey, you have a lipstick?
Yes, but not for what you want it for.
Oh, go on.
- Lipstick costs, buddy. I don't want it wasted on Vinnie - I... I won't waste it on Vinnie, okay? I promise
Okay.
And that one… ooh.
Sorry.
You rat.
Hey, what are you doing?
Uh, just playing Cupid.
- No. Be careful. That looks like Lana's just finished making that - Yeah, yeah
Seriously, she might need it for that thing tomorrow.
What thing?
That thing she wants good hair for.
Eh. Whatever.
Hey -
Very mature.
First Brooke, then Bree, and now the next fake doll.
Daniel.
Yeah, and something to remember her by.
Very funny.
Well, it's not funny until it's on all over social media, is it? No
And it is… uploading.
This cannot be a good idea.
Oh, come on. Where's your sense of humor gone, huh?
And he'll get a laugh out of it.
Maybe, but will Lana?
Well, we don't know, and we won't be here to find out, will we? No.
Everything is ready for Seth, and he's on his way up.
Okay.
Thank you for this, Lana. I won't forget it.
Good luck. Would you like another coffee before I go?
Oh, no, it's adrenalin keeping me going now.
You get home to bed.
My cousin's graduation.
Oh, right. Well, enjoy that.
Morning, Seth.
Brooke.
Morning. Would you like a coffee?
No, thank you.
Hey. What time is it?
Have you had a party?
Not really.
Did you get my conditioner?
Oh, no, not yet.
Whoa!
My manikin. What have you done with it?
I - I have no clue. I'm sorry.
Where's the dress?
Oh my God. Oh, it's ruined.
It is not.
What were you doing in my room?
Sorry. We kinda passed out.
In my bed?
So what? We've both been there before.
Daniel.
What? And besides, the manikin - what is it? A boy or a girl?
It doesn't really matter, though, does it? You just roll out the welcome mat.
Sole, what did you say that for?
Well, she had it coming.
Big night, huh? It was good to go loud again.
Yeah, was it?
Yeah, I haven't had a proper session in, like, forever.
And why were you such a jerk to Lana?
What? Now that she's bisexual she can't have a sense of humor?
You were mean to her for no reason.
Oh, settle down.
We were just having a laugh.
You were trying to be hurtful.
Look - she used me, okay? She used you.
The moment things got too hard, bam, we were last night's noodles.
Mate, look, it didn't work out between you and Lana. Get over it.
I am. I totally am.
Yeah, well, we all messed up with her, so we all apologize.
- Deal. - Oh, no deal.
Look, sole, just lock up when you leave, all right?
It looks like you have a dress there, Vainu'u.
Yes, I have, Nicole.
Dry-cleaned and all ready to go.
But wait, there's more.
You are kidding me. Not just this beautiful, fully dry-cleaned dress?
No, Nicole. But there's also this massively overpriced hair product.
Wow, that looks amazing.
Lana Jacobs, if you accept our apology right now, our trained staff are standing by to give you not only the dress and the hair product,…
but we will also throw in not one, not two, but three bottles of Duty Free equivalent liquor.
So, the dress, the hair product, the liquor and our groveling apology.
All yours for free.
Look - we're truly sorry, okay?
You know, Daniel was way out of order.
He can be such a ***.
So, we all good?
Yes?
Pretty please.
We're good.
Yes!
Awesome.
Okay, I'm off to work.
I thought you might have been getting a little revenge last night.
I was being dumb, not malicious, I promise.
I guess I gave you reason to be a bit mad.
Not really. I always knew it was a maybe-yes, maybe-no thing with us.
At least you were honest.
I shouldn't hold my breath waiting for Daniel's apology, I gather.
Probably not. That boy has a mean streak.
Yeah, he has been through a lot, though - the head injury, losing his dream career…
Yeah, well, maybe he's always been messed up about women and we just haven't noticed.
Maybe.
So, are we still friends?
Friends.
You didn't see that, did you?
See what?
Daniel just blanked me - totally. Looked me in the eye and kept on moving.
I was hoping he was gonna apologize.
He needs a kick in the backside, that boy.
All I've ever done is try to help him and understand what he's going through.
Even last night I was willing to forgive.
But not now. I've had it with him.
Sorry, babe.
I need a coffee.
You need to remind that mate of yours that he's the one who dumped Lana. She's done nothing to hurt him.
Hey, he's your friend too. You tell him.
What's the point? You know he's just gonna turn it round and tell me that Lana was playing me for a fool.
According to him, I should hate her too.
Mm, he is being a little bit harsh.
He's being a bully. Call him off.
Yo, Daniel.
Yeah.
You got your check-up now, right?
That's why I'm here.
Only I wondered if you could spare a couple of minutes.
Uh, well, I just saw you at Sugar.
Yeah, I know, but… could we maybe go talk in the staffroom.
No, I'll be late for my appointment. What's up?
Come on. Spit it out.
It's about Lana, but I'll have to keep. I'll talk to you later.
I suppose she's been whining, has she? 'Oh, I saw Daniel. He didn't speak to me. '
Yeah man, what's up with that? Hm?
You dumped her and now you're treating her like dirt.
No, I dumped her cos I got sick of her stringing me along.
Nine months of 'come here, go away '.
She's a tease, man. It's about time someone called her on it.
Yeah, but she doesn't know you think of her like that.
Hey, you need to sort this out.
And give her more of my time and attention?
Yeah sure, like that's gonna happen.
Whoa, whoa, whoa. You're starting to sound bitter, man.
Bitter? Why wouldn't I?
I do some amazing software and I get shafted.
I try and protect Hunter and I get bashed.
And now I try to have a relationship and Lana toys with me for months. And then he turns me into a special needs project.
Bitter is the soft end of what I feel.
All right, okay. So, you've had a string of bad luck -
Bad luck? Bad luck?
I've got done over time and again, so excuse me if I give a little something back.
And that really makes you feel better, does it? Hmm? Hurting your ex girlfriend?
It's the most satisfaction I've felt in a very long time.
And if there's more to be had where that came from, then bring it on.
Oh!
And Sleeping Beauty awakes.
Whoa, actually, you look more like Rumpelstiltskin.
But you are awake, and I'm making food, which I'm quietly confident is very edible.
The place looks nice.
Yeah. Hey, look, about last night…
It's okay. It wasn't your doing.
Or Nicole's.
I know.
Uhm, I had a word with Daniel, by the way.
To ask him to apologize?
Yeah, something like that.
And he said?
Well, he indicated that he wasn't in the right frame of mind yet to properly express his regret.
He told you to take a running jump.
Hmm, yeah, he kinda did.
I feel for Daniel, but I especially feel for anyone who gets involved with him.
Yeah, well, he's definitely one messed up dude.
I think he's got anger issues and who knows what from the brain injury.
I'm steering well clear.
Hey, he needs help. Hey, he needs mates.
Did you help today? Was he a mate?
Well, he was angry. That's what he was.
He's an anger man. Watch out.