All language subtitles for McLeods Daughters (2001) - S03E21 - Let the Best Man Win (1080p AMZN WEB-DL x265 MONOLITH)

Previously on McLeod's Daughters.

I don't need to understand something

to know that I like it.

Well, wouldn't you like it more

if you knew what it was trying to say?

So what are you trying to say, Claire?

Heading down Vince Lavise's drive, are we?

What makes you say that?

Well,
I saw the way you were talking to him.

Oh, are you jealous, are you?

It's just an observation.

You let me know where you end up.

I never meant for it to be like this.

Me either.

Sometimes women working in the field

squat under a tree to give birth.

See,
you don't have anything to worry about.

It's a little girl.

Isn't she beautiful?

Yes.

(laughs)

Don't know what all the fuss is about.

Women have been giving birth

in paddocks for centuries.

Pop over in a couple of days.

See how you're both going, all right?

Thanks Bella, see ya.

Oh Claire, your shirt.

Oh, how did that happen?

You all right?
Yeah, yeah, fine.

So you dropped a bundle, mate.

Looking good.

Not as embarrassing as never getting any.

No wonder Tess has
given you up as a bad joke.

Is that right?

(yelling)

Listen, Tess' new car is a two liter.

It's a 1.6, I know my engines.

Are you saying I don't?

I'm saying you're wrong.

(laughs) So now you know
more about engines than I do.

I must if you can't tell a difference

between a 1 point...
Slow down, slow down.

What?

Damsel in distress.

(whistles)

Just remember, I saw her first.

She's the one doing the choosing, not you.

Hello.
Hi.

Little bit of trouble there.

Yeah, it just died on me.

Well, you're a lucky lady.

I happen to know a thing
or two about engines.

How you going, I'm Alex.

Hello.

Nick.
Hi, Ellie.

Hey, Ellie.

Haven't seen you around these parts before,
Ellie.

No, I just moved on.

Actually, I'm looking for an ATM.

I was told that there
might be one at the pub.

I'll run you in and show you if you like.

Thanks,
I heard country people are really helpful.

That's us.

Well listen, it won't be long.

It's just a small problem.

Got a clogged air filter.

Oh don't hurry,
we'll meet you down the pub.

Well, if you're sure you don't mind.

Ah, it's no problem.

Okay, well I'll just grab my stuff.

Okay.

You're not gonna win.
Don't reckon?

Let's go.

Okay.

See ya.

Thank you.
Chivalry is not dead.

(laughs)
Watch your fingers.

See you soon, mate.

(soft 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, no no ♪

♪ Oh oh oh ♪

♪ Oh oh oh ♪

♪ 'Cause I'll be there ♪

(upbeat music)

♪ Ooh ♪

Just a little Mosiba, sweetie.

Won't hurt too much, will it?

Try not to.

There.

Oh, there you go, little one.

There you go, that's all over with, yes.

You're an old hand at this, Meg.

Oh, injections, stitches,
teeth through lips.

I've seen the lot.

Well,
I won't be leaving you in the lurch then.

What?

I'm taking a posting to Queensland.

Oh, but I thought you liked it here.

I love it.

But I've been rationalized.

That's ridiculous, who made that decision?

Government.

The Gungellan Farmer's Council

could've lobbied to keep me but didn't.

What do they think we're
gonna do without you?

Go into Fisher.

Oh, it's way too far.

Especially for little BOM.

(baby hiccups)

Farms have one of the
highest rates for accidents,

but the Gungellan Farmer's Council

don't think Bella is worth fighting for.

I mean, what is wrong with them?

Have you seen those guys, Tess?

Bunch of old fogies.

They either got too much
money or too much time.

That's why I quit the board ages ago.

Well, we're gonna go above them.

We're gonna take this petition strike

to the Minister for Health.

Righto.
Wasting your time.

Why?

Farmer's Council, they got the weight,

they got the numbers,
they got the credibility.

You don't get their backing,

you're not gonna get noticed higher up.

Well I'll send it to them as well.

There's a quicker way.
Yeah, I know.

You can help with these signatures.

They're having their monthly meeting today

at the local hall.

Why not put your case forward?

Well that's a good idea.

And if you get those filled in by then,
even better.

Better get Nick to do that.

I might be busy tonight.

I might be busy as well.

Hmm,
what makes you think you've got a chance?

Who drove her to town?

What are we talking about now?

I need your honest opinion, yeah.

Now that you're off the market.

Beautiful woman meets the both of us.

Who does she choose?

Well, who's the woman?

Ellie, visitor.

Well,
it's not like you're the only guys around,

but if she does choose one of you,

then get her to sign my petition.

Now you're talking, Tess.

I'll write a letter.

There's no time.

Nick said if we want to be heard,

we have to go talk to them now.

Well, I've gotta look after BOM.

I can't talk her with me, can I?

Happy to babysit, anything to keep Bella.

All right, she's gonna need some

extra cream for her nappy rash,

and watch out for a sore arm from the shot.

I'll be back in time for her next feed.

Don't worry.

Oh, okay, bye.

Bye bye.

Bye, BOM.

Love to help you out, Mom,

but I think it's important
that you keep busy.

You can do my ironing as well if you want

to stop you from missing Terry.

What's to miss?

Five day must means no dirty socks

or shaving hair in the wash basin.

Bed all to yourself.

I can stay up doing my assignments

without feeling guilty.

Yeah, whatever turns you on.

Look,
her afternoon feed was early yesterday.

I mean, what if she's hungry now?

Well, you could've brought her.

No,
you're supposed to tell me not to worry.

You made the right decision, Claire.

BOM will be fine.

That's easy for you to say.

So, have you heard anything
about a new girl, Ellie?

No, why?

Nick and Alex were talking about her,
that's all.

What about her?

Nothing, just curious.

And finally,
we should thank Bob's girlfriend

for the refreshments.

Now, you all know Dave Brewer.

He's gonna talk to us about the

Look Check and Ask a Vet campaign.

And we do have a couple of apologies from

Stan Dixon and Ray Salem.

Claire, Tess.

You're a bit late but grab a seat.

We've got an item for the agenda.

Bob's the secretary.

You should've contacted him a week ago.

Yeah, the agenda goes out
to all members in advance.

It won't take long.

It's about Bella, our district nurse.

And it's urgent, so.

All right,
we'll see if we can squeeze you in.

Yep, there you go, item 17.

All right, thanks, everyone.

Item one...
But secretly you're

here for my speech, right?

No, you heard we're here
because of the district nurse.

So far, nothing's happened.

We have this constant bickering...

Didn't know you came to these things.

Well, I'm a landowner.

So I better see who's
looking after my interests.

Well, they're not looking after mine.

Secure our rights immediately.

Now this campaign stresses the importance

of constant vigilance,
and by our security procedures,

by that I mean common sense,

animal husbandry and hygiene.

We should hurry up.

Charlotte will be fine.

No, she's due her next feed.

Where's your mobile?

I didn't bring it, the battery's flat.

Consequences of an exotic

animal disease outbreak...
Can I borrow your phone?

Yep.

Thanks.

6.5 billion dollars per annum.

Incursion could directly affect

the viability of hundreds
of thousands of individual

fund enterprises and threaten many

of the services...
I'm on speed dial.

(muffled chatting)

Mom will be home soon.

She probably needs a nappy change.

No Claire, she's okay,

she's just a bit grisly.

Yeah, we're gonna try some bogwater.

Okay, all right, bye.

Not enough sleep, maybe she's thirsty?

How do you know?

I had a baby brother,
I've had plenty of practice.

You sure you're gonna
be all right with her?

Yeah, we'll manage.

You finish your assignment.

'Cause I can ask for an extension.

If we can't cope,
we'll come and get you, okay?

Okay.

Yeah.

You want to give it to her?

No you can, you're better with her.

Yeah, but you can get some practice

for when you have your own.

Yeah, like in 20 years' time.

That's if I even find
someone to have them with.

That's the hard part.

So, no chance of you and Jake...

Jake who?

Come on, that's good.

(upbeat music)

(car horn beeps)

Gotcha.

Hi, guys.

Hey.

I hope you don't mind me dropping in.

Not at all.
Not at all.

I wanted to give you both something

for being so sweet to me earlier.

Oh, thanks for that.
Oh, beautiful, thank you.

Listen, do you want to...
Can I offer you something?

Have a drink or something?

Yeah, yeah, that'd be nice.

Okay.

Did you have to take a whole hour?

Why didn't you just
summarize the important bits

and hand out the rest for people to read?

Want a prawn thingamabob?

No.

Because they don't, Tess.

That's the problem,
and protecting livestock is critical.

Yeah well so is keeping Bella.

We're gonna have to go.

Charlotte's due for a feed

and I don't want to start leaking.

I thought this was supposed
to be a short loo break.

Wally Thompson sold up his heifers

and gone into other lands.

Sparked a major debate.

Where did you hear that?

Round the side.

Excuse me.

(muffled chatting)

Don't mind us,
didn't realize that the meeting

had shifted outside.
(groans)

District nurse can have
a look at that if you want.

Oh, very funny.

We can't stay any longer.

We need to be heard now.

We're all busy people here, Tess.

Well stock and fences
can wait but my baby can't.

The district nurse
position has to be refilled.

Look, you're asking us to lobby government.

It takes money.

We need expert consultants
to make out reports,

analyze the cost efficiency.

So do it.

We haven't got unlimited funds, Claire.

What's more important
than a medical service?

Well, abandoned road at Ripper's Gulley,
for one.

You know, five people died there last year.

Let's see, your person needs new equipment,

new uniforms and breathing apparatus.

We have lost stock and property

because they haven't got proper resources.

And some places still don't even have

reliable phone service.

What's the point of having a nurse

if they can't call her up?

I still say our case is stronger.

Why don't you come inside?

You can hear it now.

Look, it's not done like that.

If you don't follow the agenda,

everyone will want to go first.

It'll just turn into a free for all.

Harry, can you make an exception?

You know I can't go breaking the rules,
Claire.

Happy to look at it next month.

Next month will be too late.

Okay, stay and wait your turn.

I can't.

Right, I'm sorry.

Thank you for all your support.

Why would they listen to me, Tess?

Took me two months to get on the agenda,
you know.

Look Tess, you go and you tell them.

I can't do anything.

I'm still a blow and you're
the one with all the clout.

Yeah, well that's getting
us a long way so far, isn't it?

(soft music)

All men have that hunter gatherer mindset.

They think they're invincible
and don't need a doctor

unless both their arms
and legs have fallen off,

let alone a nurse.

Well,
don't they have children to worry about?

Yeah but they're not
the ones at the meetings,

the fathers with young kids.

Well, what about their wives then?

You're hot, little BOM.

Oh, might have to call Bella.

Well, that's it.

We've gotta talk to the wives.

We've gotta put pressure on them

to put pressure on their husbands.

We could talk to Harry.

Although I'm not asking
Sandra for any flavors.

What about Vince?

Harry seems pretty keen to keep him onsite.

Gave him his own road, remember?

Well, it's worth a try.

Especially since you're on his speed dial.

(baby cries)

(shushes)

She is hot.
Yep.

I made it myself.

Yeah, it's wonderful.

It's really interesting.

Thanks.

No, it's very, very, very artistic.

I knew we had something in common, Ellie.

You talking about the Sydney Opera House

you made out egg cartons when you were six,
are you?

(laughing)

A drink?

Thank you.

Ah ah, sorry mate.

Forgot to get you a glass.

Yeah,
I'm hoping to set up my own business here.

I mean, there's much more
space for a studio out here.

And people come to the
country to buy arts and crafts.

That they do.

Oh, this would look great over here.

You're not gonna win.

Still ahead on points, mate.

See the way she was playing with her hair

while she was talking to me?

You know what that means.

Has she touched you?

She brushed my arm when she went to get

her purse out of the car.

Accident.

(scoffs)

Might be a sec.

So, Ellie, Ellie, please sit down.

Show me this piece.

Yeah, where do you get your ideas from?

(upbeat mellow music)

♪ Well I was only an influence ♪

♪ When I hit the water ♪

♪ Messed up but I came back for more ♪

♪ Removed the blindfold ♪

♪ So I could see the way we came ♪

♪ From here it all looks the same,
the same, the same ♪

♪ I never see, I hadn't been here before ♪

Oh man, did you eat all the chocolate?

So?

Oh.

Fisher Polo Club Charity Polo Match.

Guess we won't be going.

Why?

Well, in case the person whose name

I'm not supposed to mention is there.

Except that you have been.

Look, you're mopey whether
I talk about Jake or not,

so obviously,
you still feel something for him.

How do you figure that?

Well if you were glad he was gone,

it wouldn't matter if I talk about him.

But it does matter so obviously you do.

Ow!
(knocking)

Come in if you're good looking.

Oh, sorry I'm not good looking.

But I have the latest pictures
of the good looking people

and chocolate.

Oh!

Come on in.
(squeals)

And hair conditioning treatments.

I thought you had an assignment.

I have finished!

It's amazing how much time I have

now that I don't have
to cook Terry's dinner

and wash his clothes.

Oh!

This is pretty good!

It is pretty good, isn't it?

This is what I was saying before.

(laughing)

(soft piano music)

That was fantastic.

Where did you learn to play like that?

School.

It's not that hard, is it?

Oh, it is when you can't sing a note,
believe me.

Can you play?

Not the piano.

(laughing)

Well,
what a pity it's time for me to leave then.

Thanks for the country hospitality.

No worries.
Have to return the favor.

Ellie, actually,
I'd love to come and see your pottery.

Oh, anytime.

Here, you can get me on my mobile.

Great, thank you.

Thanks again.
No worries, hey.

No, I'm fine, really.

(laughs) Okay, bye.

See ya.
See ya.

Well, you tried, mate.

She gave me one earlier.

(soft music)

I keep getting Bob
Truscott's answering machine.

Have you spoken to Vince?

Yeah, I have.

(shushes) Oh come on, BOM.

Just try and go to sleep, eh?

Charlotte won't settle?

No, she's still hot.

Try undoing her growth suit a bit.

So, what did Vince say?

He'll do what he can.

Of course he will.

He's from the city.

He expects decent health services.

What about getting them to
call an extraordinary meeting?

I tried, only in exceptional circumstances.

Losing a nurse obviously isn't one.

Have to find a rule book, see what is.

Yeah but we're...

Oh, that's brilliant, Meg.

I'll be back soon.

Becky and I can take the petition

into town this morning.

Hmm, good.

Don't forget the Gruyere.

Mom's having a '70s night.

Fondue, disco, flairs, I can't wait.

Neither can we.

When does Terry get back, Mom?

Tomorrow.

Got to enjoy my last night of freedom.

But you guys love being together.

Hmm, love being on my own too.

Always have.

Right.

Do you think I'm enjoying myself too much?

Maybe I should've stayed living on my own.

Meg, how long has Terry been away?

Four days.

(soft music)

I found the Council Handbook.

It's a bit of a dry read.

No one actually reads it,
Tess, just there to...

To what?

Forget the official route.

Those council blokes do business by...

Taking a leak, I know,

but that's kind of off limits to us.

Well, Harry does most of
his deals on the golf course.

Well, neither of us play golf so

I'll stick to the rule book.

I'll bring this back later.

No hurry.

So Nick, you going into town later?

Don't know, depends.

I know what you're thinking.

Stay away from Ellie, right?

I'm the oldest, I get first dibs.

Oh, since when?

It's just the way it is.

You're serious, aren't you?

You bet.

And if you stuff it up

for everybody else, that's all right.

Nick, Melissa Camp was grade eight.

Think the wound should've healed by now.

What's up your bum?

Don't worry about it.

I don't remember taking any other

girlfriend away from you.

No, but you always get in first.

I hope you're still not
pissed off about Tess.

'Cause if you are,
you should've moved faster.

She wasn't someone I just wanted

to have a bit of fun with.

That's all.

Hey.

Hey.

How'd you go with Harry?

Did you one better.

Got you a meeting with Bob

and one of the other board members.

What'd you do, bribe him?

Not quite.

Just did business on their terms.

Which means you need
to learn how to use this.

A golf club?

What, so I can knock some sense into them?

Not exactly.

But it'll still get you what you want.

I set up a game with
them in a couple of hours.

You're kidding.

It'll be fine.

Vince.

Listen, Claire, got just what you need

to make the Farmer's Council see sense.

Works for Harry.

I reckon it'll work for you too.

Golf.

Yeah,
apparently that's where it all happens.

Oh, will you look at that.

Great minds think alike.

(soft music)

Okay, grip is everything.

Think about it as if you're
shaking someone's hand.

Snug and strong.

Stance is pretty important.

Without a proper grip,

how are you gonna hit the ball properly?

You won't, will you?

Unless you stand square to the ball.

Feet firmly planted, like this.

See how I've got my hands?

When you swing back...

Hey, watch it.

Hey, you two, come on.

My turn.

Here Claire,
you want to square your feet up, mate.

Bit wider, bit wider.

(clears throat)

Right.

More like this.

That's it,
just interlock your fingers here.

Thumbs down, just nice and tight.

Vince, you don't have to do that, mate.

She knows what she's doing.

Thanks.

(soft music)

Right.

(dramatic music)

(shattering)

Right, well.

Good idea, guys.

(soft music)

Oh, hey.
Hey.

Glad you could make it.

Didn't waste any time setting up.

Yeah well, I moved in just in time.

Do you know the Council
only run this market

for a couple days a month?

Must be my lucky day.

(laughs)

So, are you interested?

I reckon I am.

I'll cancel the golf game with Bob.

Well, thanks for trying.

No problem.

Can I give you a call?

About your horse?

Of course.
Sure.

I'll see you.

See ya.

Alex.

Vince.

What do you reckon it means

when you're on someone's speed dial?

Whose?

I don't know, someone.

Then he wants a root.

Well, I'm on your speed dial.

We're business partners,
why wouldn't you be?

Sorry I didn't have anything you like.

Maybe next time.

And hey, sorry about...

Look, you're a really nice guy...

It's okay.
It's just...

It's all okay.

Hey, good luck with your business.

Yeah, thanks.

Will I see you around?

Yeah, yeah, sure.

Yeah?
Yeah.

Okay.
Okay.

See ya.
See ya.

Extraordinary meetings can be called

by the chairman, secretary, or treasurer,

or in circumstances
where a veterinary surgeon

declares that stock is under threat.

Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.

Veterinary surgeon may
call an extraordinary meeting

of the association at any time.

See, you can do it.

Yeah, but only if I believe that

stock is under real or
potential threat of circumstances

endangering their health,
welfare, and livelihood.

Well they will be in danger, won't they?

How do you figure that?

No district nurse to
keep the farmers healthy.

The farmers get sick.

They can't do their work properly,

they make mistakes, animals get injured.

Yeah, nice try, sorry.

So you're not gonna help?

Tess, I call the phony meeting,

what's that gonna do to my credibility?

Whatever happened to the fun, exciting,

break all the rules Dave?

He'd become the out of business,
flat broke Dave.

You all right?
No, had a bad sleep.

I've got an headache

and 100 herd of pregnant
bloody cattle to check.

Maybe we'll find something wrong with them.

(baby crying)

Oh, it's definitely a fever.

Might be from the shot.

Must've been why she was grisly last night.

I should've picked it.

Not your fault.

There was a wild pig carcass in the same

paddock as the cows.

You could call a meeting
on how they spread disease.

Tess, forget it.

(baby crying)

She's not well.

Well, do we need to call Bella?

She's all right,
it's only a low temperature

and we've given her some paracetamol.

Dave?

What's wrong?

Got a feeling like I'm gonna spew.

That's it, I'm calling Bella.

All right, just breathe.

(soft music)

So that should be sufficient volume?

Yep, I've got another bag.

All right, speak to you in an hour.

Thanks, bye bye.

What is it?

Still pretty high.

What the hell were you doing?

Dehydrating in the hot sun

when you should've been at home in bed.

Thought it was just a dodgy prawn thingy.

So there's nothing contagious?

Charlotte will be fine.

But you should learn to
stay home when you're sick.

I'm the only vet around.

If I don't do it, who else is gonna do it?

Only if you let yourself get this sick,

you won't be able to work at all.

Men.

(laughs)

How's Dave?

Better, now that he's on the drip.

We'll forget the fondue night.

I should get the cottage looking nice

for Terry coming home.

Good.

I mean, it's good that you want him back.

There's no rule saying I had

to mope around missing him the whole time.

Sure isn't.

Soon as he comes up that driveway,

that'll be it.

I'll get that same tingling feeling

I did when I first met him.

We really don't need the details, Mom.

Dinner's in the oven.

You know,
I reckon you'd feel exactly the same way

if Jake walked in the door right now.

(soft music)

(yawns)

Oh, rough night?

Just Dave.

I need a drink, get me another pillow.

In sickness and in health.

Ah, Terry's back.

Hey, Mom.

(soft music)

Well, she wasn't wrong about the tingle.

(sighs)

I hope I miss Dave
that much in a few years.

Well, as long as you miss him at all,
that's what counts.

(sighs)

It's good to have you back.

Oh, that's great.

Hey, how about a little
shoulder rub while you're at it?

I really did miss you.

Oh you know how to hit the right spot.

And you missed me too, right?

(sighs)

Terry, you did miss me.

Oh, there's nothing wrong
with spending time apart.

I think we should do it more often.

What?

Yeah, I think it's good for us.

Do you now.

Yeah, stuff's just getting into a rut,
you know.

Taking each other for granted.

Really.

Yeah.

It made me realize that
I can't live without you.

(laughing)

And now we know how good it is for us,

we don't need to do it again, right?

I couldn't stand it.

(laughing)

You should've seen Meg and Terry.

It was so romantic.

It was, well,
it was like he'd been away for years.

You know,
I get goosebumps just thinking about it.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Would you like some?

Oh no, not at the moment.

You know, to think that two people

could love each other
that much that they...

The smell of that is...

That they'd do anything for each other,

no matter what, even if it meant

breaking the rules just a bit.

Are you still on about Bella?

Well if it wasn't for her,

you might've ended up...
All right, all right.

Get me the phone.

I'll call Harry and get you the meeting.

Ah, thank you.

Please get the food away from me.

Oh sure, sorry.

(horse neighs)

So the meeting starts at three,

so make sure they all know that.

Do our best.

(upbeat mellow music)

These blokes don't care
about a district nurse,

so we have to show them why they should.

If it helps, we can give you a hand

with the babysitting so you
can make it to the meeting.

The more women, the better.

That way, they'll have to pay attention.

I don't know.
Oh, come on.

Claire couldn't get them to listen,

so this is our only chance.

Hey, Lorna.

Oh, hi Tess.
Hi, Fred.

What you doing this afternoon?

Think about what'll
happen if the kids get sick.

I mean,
it's a long drive to Fisher for a doctor.

What do you reckon about Vince, mate?

He seems all right.

He's getting a bit friendly with Claire.

She could do worse.

I think he's got her on his speed dial.

Jeez, that's serious, eh?

(scoffs) Probably just business.

Yeah right,
like every woman on your speed dial

is just business.

Got anyone on yours yet?

Come on, Nick.

I backed off with Ellie
so you had half a chance.

Oh, you're real generous.

Nah, I admit defeat.

What do you mean?

I saw her yesterday and
all she talked about was you.

Get away.

Yeah.

Really?

Has he got any hobbies, girlfriends?

You make quite an impression.

Man, I told you she had good taste.

Yeah all right, don't rub it in.

Trying to be nice here.

Well, I hate to admit it, mate,

but the best man won.

Yeah.

Let me say it's the first time in 10 years

we've had to invoke this clause,

but Dave would like an urgent discussion

of febrile vaccine reaction...

We're the only women here.

I know.
In adults.

Where are they?

Well they'll be here,

otherwise it's gonna
be a very short meeting.

Hello.

Febrile vaccine reaction in infant mammals.

Can affect calves, foals, lambs

and human babies alike.

Recent studies in America have shown that

in a newborn calf...

So, to summarize.

Once again, if you have a newborn calf

and you are about to vaccinate,

make sure that you read the warning labels

before you do so, otherwise,

the, yes, question.

Ah, yes.

Could you elaborate on the symptoms

we should be looking for?

Anything that is a result of

a loss of control of involuntary muscles.

So, diarrhea, or if the calf is
having problems breathing...

You said all that before.

Harry, what's actually going on?

Why are we even here?

Starting to wonder that myself.

Dave.

Hmm?

Yes, well, this is a,
it's a very important issue, Harry.

That requires us to, to, to meet and...

We're here because we
asked Dave to call the meeting.

Claire?

(clears throat)

Yesterday, my daughter got sick.

It wasn't serious but it could've been.

If we had to travel a long distance

because there was no district nurse,

then Charlotte's life
could've been in danger.

The same goes for Dave.

He was struck down by a
bad case of food poisoning.

If Bella hadn't of treated him then...

All right,
so you got us here under false pretenses.

My intentions were as legitimate as theirs,
Harry.

I don't appreciate being treated like this.

Come on, fellas.

Bella's treated a whole heap of you lot.

Your wives, your kids.

Who can deny that, hey?

(baby crying)
(shushes)

Every woman in this district,

especially the ones with the kids,
want this.

We're not spending dough
to fight for a district nurse

when we're all crying
out for drought relief.

Can't we debate that next month?

The district nurse is more urgent.

Speak for yourself, mate.
She needs a feed.

We're not city blokes here.
You feed her.

Here, now?
Yeah.

No no, I'll go outside.

No, we're not backing down now, Claire.

You feed her, it's fine.
Wild dogs are doing more

damage at my place.

It's about time we funded
a professional shooter.

You're lucky you still got stock to take.

If we're funding a professional shooter,

then we should fund bringing in water.

All right, okay, let's stop the meeting.

No, no, it's all right.

I can feed her and talk at the same time.

As I was saying.

Nothing more to be said here.

Is that right?

Didn't sound to me
like Claire had finished.

And when she has,

we've all got something
to say about the nurse too.

I wonder who organized this circus.

Sorry we're late.

Anne Marie's husband was held up

getting back with the truck,

and this one won't stop feeding.

No worries, join us.

Whatever it takes to be heard.

Right so, now we're all here, gentlemen.

Perhaps you'd like to take a seat.

Here you go.

(soft music)

Should've heard Ellie on the phone.

She said she'd love to see me again.

I told you she was keen.

Yeah, she had this little,

little excited thing going in her voice.

She thinks you're buying her pots.

Give it a rest mate, hey?

See you later.

I'd just like to remind you

where a lot of the money that

you're arguing about comes from.

We're the ones that sell the raffle tickets

and make the lamingtons.

A district nurse is not negotiable.

Or you're all gonna find that cash

isn't the only thing that's
gonna start drying up.

If you get my drift.

Right, ladies?

Right!

And just because it's us women here today

doesn't mean a whole heap of blokes

don't feel the same way.

As you can see from my petitions here.

I know there's a lot of important issues

that need money.

And we're happy to
help raise the extra funds.

But it hardly seems fair

to expect our support when
you won't give us yours.

(murmuring)

All right, look.

Why don't we put the
ladies' case to the vote?

All those in favor, say aye.

Aye.

(cheering and clapping)

(muffled chatting)

See you, Ruby.

Yep, too right.

(laughs)

You have a very brave mommy.

And a very pushy auntie, luckily.

Hey, I owe you.

How about dinner at the pub tonight?

My shout.

Can we make it dry toast and flat lemonade?

Oh yum, can't wait.

That was some meeting.

Yeah, why not?

Thanks.

How about another golf lesson sometime?

Well, you got my number.

Speed dial.

I didn't think you'd
be using it that often.

Does it matter if I do?

No, no, it doesn't.

Good.

Claire, Claire, Claire.

He is not your type.

Don't even start.

And thanks for your
support but you're a bit late.

It's all over with.

Yeah,
I'm actually here to check out the crafts.

I've heard there's some
extremely good pottery.

You're kidding.

(muffled chatting)

Oh, you came.

Couldn't keep me away, Ellie.

Great.

Well, what do you think?

Yeah well, they're fantastic.

I mean,
you obviously really know what to do

with a lump of clay.

Oh well, flattery will get you everywhere.

That's the idea.

Listen, I'll tell you what.

I'll take that one and oh yeah,

I like that one, take that one,

and that, well that's,

that's really amazing.

Oh.

Well, I'll just get a box for them.

(laughs)

So you got a bit of an eye for talent?

Yeah, I reckon she's a bit of an artist.

Yeah, she's pretty special, my girlfriend.

Yeah, Ellie told me that you and Nick

had made fools of
yourself chasing after her.

It's a bit cheeky not saying anything,

especially since she just moved in with me.

She's always loved having a win,
don't worry about it.

I'm sorry, Alex.

I just couldn't help myself.

(laughs)

Yeah, yeah, that must've been real funny.

So, anyway, that's gonna be $90.

(soft music)

My welcome home present from Terry.

You still glad he's back?

If this is the worst it gets,

I reckon I'm doing pretty well.

So he's never let you down badly.

No.

And if he had, what would you do?

Well, it depends what he'd done.

And why.

What if he stopped respecting you

or caring about what you thought?

You saw a side to him that you didn't like.

Well, it still depends.

On whether I thought it could change.

And how do you know if it can?

Well, you have to ask him.

For what it's worth,

I think Jake got so carried
away with the business,

he lost sight of what really matters.

That's who this is about, isn't it?

People make mistakes, Becky.

(soft music)

Okay everyone, a toast.

To boob power.

To boob power!

(laughing)

I can't believe you got those old farts

to petition the government.

You did so well.

Oh, and you have to get your mommy

to send me pictures.

Otherwise, how will I recognize you

when I come back one day, eh?

I wish you could stay.

At least there's a fight
for a replacement now.

Yep, too right.

I can just see Charlotte
telling her kids one day

about the time Granny McLeod

flashed the Farmer's Association.

Oh hey, less of the granny,
thank you very much.

Hey, if flashing one boob
gets us a district nurse,

wonder what flashing two would get.

Well, the next meeting's in a month,

so feel free to find out.

Better TV reception.

Free fruit and veg delivery.

Or do the full strip and get us a cinema.

Oh a cinema, that'd be,

oh come on, Jodi, you're the youngest.

Do you dare me?
I double dare you.

All right, it's done.

You set me up!
Yep.

You knew she was on with Bob.

Sure did, mate.
You're a bastard.

How much you spend on her pottery?

Oh, shut up!
(laughs)

I'll do the talking this time.

Oh no, best man win.

(soft mellow music)

You saw him first.

No I didn't, I think you did.

No, you definitely did.
No, you did.

How you going?

(upbeat music)

♪ It's true ♪

♪ That I love you ♪

♪ That's right ♪

♪ So very right ♪

♪ But don't you break my heart ♪

♪ No don't ♪

♪ Although you might 'cause I'm a ♪

♪ Hopeless case ♪

♪ And you're a reckless waste ♪

(soft jingle)