All language subtitles for McLeods Daughters (2001) - S02E02 - Through the Looking Glass (1080p AMZN WEB-DL x265 MONOLITH)

Previously on McLeod's Daughters.

You shouldn't have kissed me like that.

(light melodic music)

How should I have kissed you?

I see, not at all.

Did you see Peter leave?

Oh, I didn't know he
was here in the first place.

(melodic music)

(sighs)

Peter Johnson here.

Hi Peter, it's Claire, I just...

I'm sorry I'm not here to take your call.

Please leave your name and your number

and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

(beep)

Peter, it's Claire, I just...

I wanted to talk to you about Brave Jay.

He's showing real promise
and I think he could be

something special, but it would be good

if you could see him for yourself.

Oh and I sent you my invoice,

maybe you could bring
the check over with you

because it's a bit late.

Right, well you've got my number.

(beep)

(upbeat music)

Careful.

Dad marks the levels.

It's crazy.

I feel like a teenager being left alone

in the house with no grown ups.

(chuckles)

Where's your beer?

I can drink wine.

I thought you might like this drop.

Ah, thanks.

Yeah it's one of mum's favorites.

Bet she was thrilled about
you inviting me over here.

So um.

Mm?

We've got the house to ourselves tonight,
Tess.

Mm.

So what would you like to do?

Maybe have a bath.

You look pretty clean.

And you smell nice too, Tess.

But if you want...

And I was thinking I might get a bit lonely

in that big bath tub.

Oh.

Oh well come to think of it

I wouldn't mind having a bath either.

(doorbell rings)

Alex.

(doorbell rings)

The door.

Hey!

Alex.

Sorry Alex, all yours.

(baby gurgles)

(upbeat melodic music)

♪ It'll take some time to find
your heart and come back home ♪

♪ You could walk for miles ♪

♪ Cross every river ♪

♪ And find you're not alone ♪

♪ 'Cause I'll be there ♪

♪ Oh oh oh oh ♪

♪ Oh oh oh oh ♪

♪ You're not alone ♪

♪ Oh oh oh oh ♪

♪ Oh oh oh oh ♪

♪ 'Cause I'll be there ♪

♪ Ooh ♪

(baby crying)

All right.

It's not good enough.

What do you mean tomorrow?

What do you mean tomorrow, Sergeant?

What am I supposed to do?

You need all this stuff don't you,
so I can...

(baby crying drowns out speaking)

Yeah.

Thanks a lot buddy, bye.
There you are.

Ssh, it's all right.

I can't get a social worker
out here til tomorrow.

It's all right.

You know that dad news guy,
what's his name?

Frank DeCosta, he's not coming.

Yeah well the police can't ignore this.

You know what he reckons?

The baby couldn't be
in better hands for now.

Guy's a tosser.

Yeah but what about the mother?

You know, I mean she must be freaked out

to do something like this.

Yeah, whoever she is.

Aw.

I love that baby smell.

What?

You know, it kinda smells like vanilla.

Here, have a smell.

No, it's all right.

What do you reckon,
it's five, six months old?

Add nine.

Well there's uh,
yeah there's a couple of possibilities.

Oh what, Tess?

You never hear of one relationship ending

and another one beginning?

There there, it's all right,
ssh, you'll be all right.

Good.

Good, you do that.

I'm gonna make a couple calls.

Oh right,
I'm the woman so I'm the baby expert am I?

Do you wanna phone my ex
girlfriends and their families?

Yeah no I didn't think so.

Ssh.

Ssh.

Oh yuck.

Little buggers, we haven't had a problem

with rabbits for ages.

There's probably only one or two.

You ignore one or two tonight

and you've got 20 in the morning.

This is all useless,
we're gonna have to have tinned.

I like canned stuff.

Yeah well don't forget to
fan out the beetroot mum.

Compost.

All right.

You want some help?

We've got a problem with rabbits.

I've got some stuff for bait.

I'll put it out tonight.

Have you rung him yet?

Who?

Peter.

Oh yeah.

Got the machine, I hate those things,

never know what to say.

Yeah always difficult.

Especially after he's kissed you.

Thanks Tess.

Ever heard the expression
a man chases a woman

until she catches him?

Why don't you give him another call?

Only this time try sounding
less like his business partner

and more like the woman he kissed.

I'm just asking you if it was yours,
that's all.

I'm coming, I know you're hungry,
I won't be long.

Just ssh, quiet.

Just calm down.

Yes, I agree.

Maybe it was...

Okay, here we go.

Ssh.

Oh, yes, here we go.

They both carry on
like I was insulting them.

Okay, here we go.

Tess, you're spilling it,
why don't you sit down?

Well, maybe.

You sit down.

Me?

Go on, Alex, sit down.

Get away, I can't do this.

Oh just try please.

Be careful.

Yeah yeah.

It's all right.

Here's the bottle.

Oh look, yeah, he doesn't want it.

Oh big effort, Alex.

Oh this kid doesn't smell like vanilla,
Tess.

Here, you take it.

I better make a phone call.

Hi Peter, it's me again.

I was really hoping you can make it over

because the truth is, I really miss you,

and I was hoping we could talk about that.

Ciao.

Ciao?

(melodic guitar music)

(phone ringing)

Peter Johnson.

Hello?

Peter Johnson.

What is wrong with you?

(phone ringing)

Claire McLeod.

Hi, Claire.

It's Peter Johnson.

Hi.

Uh, listen, did you just call me?

Me? No.

Oh well I rang you
earlier and left a message.

Yeah, I got that.

Look, I'm around your way tomorrow.

Tomorrow's good.

I'll stay, if that's okay.

Staying over's good.

Yeah there are some
things that need to be said.

Claire?

Yeah.

Here.

I agree, there are some things to say.

Hey, he's a boy.

I'll say.

Can you get rid of that?

Yeah.

I think we should burn it.

Do you think now that
he's got rid of that load

he might wanna go to sleep?

Can you pass me the cream?

Ooh, that's mine.

Shouldn't you powder babies,

shouldn't you use powder?

No he's got nappy rash,
that's what the cream's for.

Here.

There we are.

Why don't you just pop
him in the thingy there

and you know, let him go to sleep,

I mean he'll sleep eventually won't he?

He's upset, Alex.

And frightened.

He's probably wondering where his mum is.

What would you do?

Have a beer.

Oh yeah that's brilliant.

Well I don't know, Tess.

Well I don't know either.

They've had a go at everything

except the bait of carrots.

Clever little bunny.

Any luck?

Well the warren's in Boldhill Paddock,

there are rabbits everywhere.

Right, that's it.

We're going out to that
paddock to rip up those warrens.

Do we have to?

I've already been out once.

Right now, no point in putting it off.

The sooner we get to them the sooner

there'll be no more rabbits.

(baby crying)

Ssh.

Ssh.

Alex.

Alex.

It's your turn.

Daylight.

What is wrong with that kid?

At least one of us got some sleep.

Here.

Five minutes,
I dropped off for five minutes.

It was two hours.

Why didn't you wake me?

Two hours you've been asleep and I've been

walking up and down
with someone else's child.

Yeah all right yeah.

You've been turning that one over

in your head all night haven't you?

Ssh.

Well I just don't know what to do.

Oh what,
you wanna know where you came in the queue,

is that it?

Oh don't be so juvenile.

Oh look, I wish I could tell
you who the mother is, Tess,

you know, maybe it's some other candidate,

maybe some party I forgot.

Yeah spare me the details you big idiot.

Then what do you want from me?

We're stuck with this thing.

Where are you going?

Back to Drivers, I've got work to do.

Tess, you can't leave me with this.

This is not my life, Alex.

It's that you're tired, you know.

I'm tired, we're both tired.

Of course I'm tired, I'm angry,

because you've got a
baby and you don't know

who the mother is
and I can't stop it crying

and I wish I could and maybe
if it was mine, but it's not.

Tess, Tess, I'm begging you, please.

Please.

I'm just not ready for this.

Yeah a bit more Meg.
(upbeat music)

Bit to your right.

Yeah that's the way.

Come on.

Yeah bit more, come on.

Yeah bit more Meg.

(dog barks)

Roy, get back!

Get back in the ute.

Roy!

Get back!

Good boy.

I got your note, where do I start?

Well we've left the warren for Meg,

she's gonna come and
rip up all the burrows.

We go over with any edges with the spade.

No homes, no bunnies.

I might get back and do the
sheds now that Tess is here.

Righto.

Take Oscar.

You know you don't look too good Tess.

Must have been some night.

You know I would have put money on

you having a problem with this.

Getting rid of fornicating pests

is quite appealing this morning.

Mate, there's no proof I am the father,
all right.

Why would anyone dump
the kid here if you weren't?

We've gotta find the mother.

I don't know who she is, all right.

Yeah right.

Look,
I phoned a couple of ex-girlfriends, right,

no one's putting their hand up.

You obviously do some
things better than you play pool.

Look, can't you just find
someone local to look after it?

I'd have to if the kid was at risk.

I reckon you're doing a great job.

Take another look.

He's got your nose for sure.

Well,
bound to happen sooner or later I suppose.

What's that suppose to mean?

Law of averages.

Nick, I can't even be sure it's mine, mate.

He's got your nose.

(phone rings)

Hey.

Hey that's it boy, let it out, hey.

Hey, hello.

G'day mate, I'm your uncle Nick.

Hey.

Ssh.

Have you phoned a lawyer yet?

I can't think of anyone to sue.

Shoe's on the other foot now isn't it?

What do you mean?

If whoever she is decides to hit you

with a paternity suit,
could be serious, Alex.

What?

Boris Becker reckons 30 seconds in a closet

cost him six million dollars, mate.

Where did that come from?

Long story, Brick, don't ask.

Oh the poor kid needs changing.

Yeah of course he wants changing.

It's the only hobby the kid's got.

Here, be my guest, Brick.

Hey.

You know what you're doing?

Yeah, the oldest in a big family.

Oh.

It's a whole new world.

Sure is.

Uh, powder?

Tess said cream, not powder.

Where is she?

Gone home.

There you go.

Yeah well don't forget to
make sure his John Thomas

is pointing south and not north,

otherwise when you're
holding him and he takes a leak

you might get a nasty surprise.

Obvious when you think about it.

Nice work, Brick.

Nice work.

Come here mate.

There you go.

How's that little buddy?

Feeling lighter?

He's got your um...

Yeah yeah yeah.

Well, we're almost done here.

Might head back and organize lunch.

Okay.

Peter's coming over.

Really?

Yeah, checking up on Brave Jay.

I think he was seeing Tracy
Denham or Carol Matthews.

Nah, not them, who else?

I dunno, Alex didn't keep me up to date

with his love life.

I don't think it had much to do with love,
do you?

Did I give you my keys?

No.

Why didn't I leave them in the ignition?

(groans)

Where are the damn keys?

They'll turn up eventually.

(melodic music)

(Brick groans)

Looks like we've done a big end.

Or the block's cracked.

You hear that Rog,
looks like the motor's stuffed.

All we're gonna have to
do is we're gonna have to

pull it apart, check it all out,

then clean all the bits and
put it back together again.

You got that?

Rog?

Roger.

I thought you didn't know his name.

I don't, but he looks like a Roger to me.

Hey?

Hey, what do you think...

Oh what's wrong buddy, what's wrong?

Why do you think your mum
never told me about you, huh?

Yeah, probably didn't
think I'd take responsibility,

didn't think I could handle it, huh?

But I can, can't I buddy?

Yeah.

(laughing)

Here Roy.

Roy, come on.

Oh god, I'm gonna have to have a wash.

Yeah you stink too in
case you were wondering.

Oh I do too.

Rabbit poo.

I didn't realize it was such a stinky...

Busy day?

The keys were...

All I could do was...

Be right with you.

Okay bugsy,
let's see how you and your mates

survive this lot.

What are you doing?

Thought you wanted to catch rabbits.

That's why I baited the oats.

That didn't work last time,

I thought we could give this a go.

Well put some of this in there,

that way it gets caught and it gets dead.

Well they might not like oats either,

but using silverbeet, they like that.

They certainly did.

You might not have dead rabbits

but at least you will have caught him.

Good thinking.

Put some more in.

Thanks Becky.

No problem.

Sorry about the delay.

Oh well, you can't help bad luck.

I could have walked home.

Or sprinted.

Really?

(laughing)

You wanted to tell me something.

Yes.

Me too.

After you.

It's a bit hard really.

(car horn honking)

Claire, I need help!

What's wrong?

The baby, he's sick,
he's went on a temperature,

he's been throwing up.

He's burning up Claire.

Okay, Meg, Meg'll know what to do,

go in the kitchen, go in the kitchen.

Kitchen, right.

Sorry!

This won't take long.

No problem.

Oh, it's not mine.

Tell me what you think's wrong with him.

Well he wasn't sick when I left, I dunno...

He's just hot, he was vomiting.

Aren't you gorgeous, darling?

Easy with that arm.

Easy with that arm.

Ooh yeah, ooh he's quite warm.

Feel that.

What do you mean,
what do you mean he's burning up?

Look, he's upset.

No he's okay.

Maybe we should get him a drink.

No, you don't wanna feed him.

How do you know?

What do you reckon mate?

What makes you think
that I'd know anything?

Well you know,
everyone else here is an expert.

It's okay.

Peekaboo.

I think I'll give Brave Jay a workout.

Yeah righto.

I think a tepid bath might do the trick.

Oh I'll do it.
I'll do it!

No wait, listen, I'll do it, all right.

There, how's that buddy?

Is that feeling better?

Yeah.

Who's a handsome little fella?

Yeah you are.

I said I can do it, Claire.

I can do it.

You probably need the practice anyway.

Meaning?

Well who knows how many of these

you've got around the place.

Don't listen to the nasty lady, Rog.

Well you're doing something right.

You're looking good, aren't you mate?

Yeah.

Yeah he's feeling cooler.

I reckon his temperature
must be coming down.

He's got my nose, did you know that?

See.

How do you feel about this?

Yeah.

Oh yeah.

I dunno.

Bit of a shock.

Yeah.

I think I'm getting a handle on it.

You know I never pictured
Alex as a dad before.

No, neither did he.

It's different for you, Tess.

I can imagine why you've gone off him.

Who says I have?

You did.

You told Claire it was a horrible night.

No, what I meant was that
we had this baby to look after

and neither of us knew what we were doing,

so things got a bit...

So?

So sometimes you end up saying things that,

when you're stressed out,
that you don't actually mean.

So you're not dumping him then.

No.

You guys are so different, you know,

anyone can tell that you're...

Alex can change,
it'll be a learning curve for both of us.

Use the baby thermometer
and if his temperature goes up

just call the doctor.

I'm gonna do that anyway Meg.

Don't be a hero.

If you get into trouble, use the phone.

Righto, thanks, you're a champ.

Yeah yeah yeah.

So what are you gonna do?

Well I'm gonna find his mother,

find out what's going on,
and whatever happens,

I'm gonna do the right thing by my son.

Good on you mate.

Peter, sorry.

No no, if you're still busy.

No, no, it's okay.

See that bloke there, Rog?

Now that's what we call a nob.

Now a nob is a bloke
that's a bit up himself.

Got that?

Good.

Don't say I never taught you nothing.

Look, I owe you a major apology.

Claire.

No, I do, your time is valuable

and I asked you to come over here,

and we've got keys down rabbit holes

and neighbors with sick kids.

You're stuck with the mad McLeods.

Claire, we really need to talk.

Okay.

Last time we were together,

I kissed you.

I wanna apologize.

You don't have to.

It was a mistake.

Oh.

Look I know it wasn't planned,
and that's no excuse,

but it's a really bad way to ruin

a good business relationship.

It is?

You just don't mix business and pleasure.

Look, sorry, that didn't come out

exactly how I wanted it to sound.

No, no,
it's great that you said what you did

because as a matter of fact that's what

I was gonna say to you.

It was?

Yeah.

Because I mean how would it look,

me getting it off with the boss?

Not good.

No.

And this job means everything to me.

This is my thing, you know.

So I'm glad we've got it all sorted out.

Yeah, yeah me too.

So Brave Jay.

He's doing well.

Yeah.

Still over reaches a bit.

Yeah.

Yeah I noticed.

Yeah I'm just worried about what sort of

mental state she might be in, that's all.

Yeah.

A little fluffy little bunny rabbit.

Yeah well keep me posted will you?

With a big watch smiled at the little girl

and said, "I'm late, I'm late,
for a very important date."

Guess what happened then, huh?

Ssh.

Guess what happened then.

Alex.

I've gotta go.

Roger's moving the mail again mate.

Yeah, no problem.

Hey.

Good boy Rog.

Good boy.

You stinker.

Growing boy.

There you go, stinker.

Right, oh look at that.

Good boy.

Poor kid's been circumcised.

I'm snaky about that you know.

It's a small point considering his mum

never told you he existed.

You get circumcised
and see if it's a small point.

Parents should agree
about that sort of thing,

shouldn't they Rog?

His temperature hasn't
gone up again has it?

No.

Temperature's good.

He could be teething, you know.

He's already got some teeth.

Yeah it's just lambs and hoggers,

he's getting his new ones.

I want lots of kids.

Mind you,
it's something you've both gotta want.

I'd always check with the Mrs first.

Yeah.

There you go buddy.

You can make some more now.

Little fella.

(melodic music)

Where you going?

I'm just gonna go get rid of him.

No need.

There's a recipe with
this guy's name on it.

Flaky pastry, dumplings, do some gravy.

I don't like rabbit pie.

Well that's all right, you can always have

some leftover apricot chicken.

Using splint boots.

Good idea.

Yeah I always like using the boots

that fit with Velcro instead of buckles.

Look I'll do this one if you like.

Thanks.

Yeah.

I see what you mean about those boots.

That one could be a bit tighter.

Sorry.

Oh!

Are you all right?

Fine.

Sorry, again.

It's all right.

I reckon we could start trialing
him in about four months.

Yeah, yeah that sounds about right to me.

(baby gurgling)

It's funny isn't it?

What is?

Put a baby anywhere
and it's like it becomes

the hub of a wheel.

Yeah, Brick and his baker's dozen.

Big family doesn't appeal to you?

Tell you what Nick, I'd be satisfied if

I could make a success of this one.

I can't wait to see dad's face.

Yeah well he's not having a say in it.

That'll be interesting.

Don't worry little buddy,

I'm not gonna rub your nose
in every mistake you make.

Is that why we have kids, you reckon?

So we we can make up for everything

we copped from our own parents.

Nah.

But just because he's a Ryan doesn't mean

he has to go through all
the rubbish we went through.

So no manipulation, eh?

No lies.

Yeah no boxing lessons for a start.

Hey hang on,
a boy's gotta learn how to box.

Look at the hands on him.

I hated it, no one ever gave me a choice.

Well Rog gets to choose, eh?

But you should box, buddy,
with those big clubs, eh?

Those little clubs you got.

Look at the size of them.

Gents.

Sergeant.

I'll put you out of your misery,
I've found his mum.

Ah good.

Yeah great.

Annie Morgan?

Annie?

She looks like she's had a rough time.

Bit of postnatal depression I'd say.

Annie.

Didn't you go out with
her like three years ago?

At least.

The father's George Ridley,

moves around a bit with his work.

Is that right?

Well that's great for Roger isn't it?

Heath.

Heath?

What sort of poncy name is that?

Annie thinks you're a real sweetie,
to use her words.

And she knew it'd start hearsay.

So she's off holidaying
around the countryside,

is that it?

She had to leave the baby with a friend

to get away for a while,

track George down and have it out with him.

She could have just asked me.

Yeah and what would you
have said two days ago?

So, Annie,
you think she's gonna be all right now?

I'll stay in touch with her.

I think George has got the message,
which should help.

Good.

Right well I'm glad we got that sorted out,

he's been a real pain in the backside.

Yeah I bet it has.

Put us right behind in our work.

It's not his, mate.

Do this up for you.

There we go.

How's that?

You play with that.

Hey, you might wanna...

You might wanna tell
Annie that he's teething.

I mean she might not realize.

Goodbye little man.

Goodbye.

Did you see my rabbit?

No.

It was right there.

It was in a trap.

Well it wasn't here when I came out.

Do you know acrylic nails
take an hour to put on?

They look great, though.

I thought so.

Please, Meg, stop, don't!

It's a rabbit.

It's vermin and it's delicious.

Meg, you can't do this.

He's, I mean, they're not always vermin,

sometimes they're pets.

I had one when I was a little kid

and I raised from a kitten, he was my baby,

and then one night my dad took him outside

and he killed him.

He strangled his little neck.

And it was horrible.

You can't save them all, Beck.

I know, but, can I save this one?

If it gets out and finds its
way into my veggie patch

I swear I'll get rid of it.

Thank you.

What's up?

Oh saddle slipped, girth's a bit loose.

You need a hand?

No, I'm all right thanks.

You got him fit.

And there's no question
about the natural talent.

He's a prospect.

You want me to change anything?

No.

You know your business.

(melodic music)

How's Roger?

Heath.

He's gone back home with his mum.

Oh.

Yeah turns out he wasn't mine,
after all that.

I was um,
I was gonna come over later and apologize.

Big idiot was a bit strong.

Tess, I don't blame you for necking off.

I mean I feel bad.

I mean you never got to have your bath.

We gotta...
I just wanted to...

This is a bit hard...

And when I flick...

No you go, I'm sure you're gonna be

much better at this than me.

Hang on.

You're um,

you're a really nice guy, Alex.

You're funny,

and you're um,

you're strong, tall.

And uh,

you're pretty.

You're one of the prettiest girls

I've ever been out with, Tess.

And ya, you're funny.

And you're, you know, short.

It's not working is it?

No.

I don't drink enough cappuccinos.

(laughing)

I talk too much, I'm really sorry.

Yeah me too.

It was really great, Tess.

Yeah it was.

We can still be friends though can't we?

I mean I'd hate it if we weren't.

Course.

You know I always stayed
mates with my ex girlfriends.

Gotcha.

(laughing)

Yep.

Thank you.

There you go beautiful.

There you go, beautiful girl.

You're healthy aren't you?

You're so lovely.

You're not a pest.

You're so sweet.

Alex and I broke up.

You okay with that?

Yep.

Yeah.

Peter wants to keep our
relationship strictly business.

Are you okay with that?

Yep.

Yeah.

(sighs)

Who needs 'em?
Who need's 'em?

So Tess, did Alex come round again today?

I thought I saw his ute leaving.

Baby wasn't his after all.

Really?

Who's was it?

I dunno.

What, you didn't ask?

No.

I thought we were having rabbit pie.

Sorry, it didn't work out.

Yeah well the joke's on us,

we're the ones eating the rabbit food.

If you don't mind,
I might eat mine in my room.

(sighs)

Poor Alex.

What?

Well you could tell he really
wanted that baby to be his.

I mean he must be so heartbroken.

I'm not really that hungry.

No offense Meg.

Well it looks like
there's plenty of seconds

for anyone that's interested.

Sometimes you have all the
sensitivity of a Besser block.

What did I say?

(clock chiming)

Oh, um, almost forgot.

Your check.

Thanks.

Maybe an early night would be a good idea.

Got a lot to do.

Gotta earn this.

Night.

Night.

(melancholic music)

Oh sorry.

It's polite to knock.

Yeah well I thought you
might have been in bed.

Oh, about to be.

Look, about today, what I said,

that the personal and the business thing.

I didn't mean that to
sound so cold blooded.

It didn't.

Because if you don't keep 'em separate,

you know if something goes to hell

it's either your personal life

or your business relationship.

Mm, I agree.

I think you're right.

I quit.
You're sacked.

That's my dad's room.

My room then.

That's the store room.

(slow melodic music)

(melodic music)

You sure this is okay?

One bunny's not a problem.

My kid brother's good with pets.

Everyone else thinks I'm nuts.

We've all gotta care about something.

Thanks, Brick.

It's all right.

(melodic music)

♪ Seemed a long way long ago ♪

♪ Now it's close so close to you ♪

♪ Sky above ♪

♪ And solid ground ♪

♪ Now it's close ♪

♪ So close to you ♪

♪ Oh the great wheel turns ♪

♪ You never know ♪

♪ Ride that edge and it moves so slow ♪

♪ But it turns and turns ♪

♪ Deep inside ♪

♪ I think you know ♪

♪ That you're just a child ♪

♪ Nothing's fixed ♪

♪ It all flows ♪

♪ Comes together then moves apart ♪

♪ Find the center ♪

♪ If you can ♪

♪ Come together and find your heart ♪

(lightning strikes)

(light jingle)