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There's too much choice and not enough time.

No one's ever accused me of being too quiet.

My mum always reckoned I should have been born with a mute button.

I guess words have always come easy to me.

The only problem is, they're not always the right word.

There she was again.

The girl whose name I didn't even know.

This time, I was going to do it. I was going to talk to her. Yep, I was just

going to walk straight up to her and...

G'day. I'm Eric.

I know. Hi.

So, do you want to like hang out?

You want to hang out with me?

Sure. Why not, baby?

Oh, Eric.

Yeah, right.

How's it?

I am so, so sorry.

That's okay. It's my fault. No, no, no. Complete my... I'm Eric, by the way.

Juliet. Juliet?

Really? That's your name?

Yeah. Is there a problem?

Oh, no, no, no. No, no, no. Not at all. It's just the same as the movie.

The book thing.

So, Juliet, where's your Romeo then, eh?

Look, I have to get to class.

Right. Okay.

Farewell, sweet Juliet.

But you've got my book.

Oh, sorry. I didn't realise.

That went well.

Brooke, if you want to get deep in the wave, you'll have to crouch lower.

Okay, everyone in.

Okay, guys, great stuff.

I know you've all been working hard, putting in the time. It's really fun to

show you surfing, most of you.

Okay, that's it for today.

If you want to hang around and work on anything, feel free.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Brooke, you seem to be having a bit of trouble with your tube riding.

Where's that come from all of a sudden?

Just trying some things out.

They don't seem to be too successful.

I feel like I need some variation.

That's all.

And that's what the bodyboard's for?

Yeah. I thought it might help.

Okay, Brooke, if you want to ride a bodyboard in your own time, it's up to

But...

To be honest, I don't think it's going to help me surfing one bit.

Okay, well, maybe I'll just catch some waves for fun.

This is my own time, isn't it? Yeah, sure.

Hey, Brooke.

What's with the kiddie board?

Shouldn't you be in the shallow end, young lady?

Ha ha, very funny, guys. It's what you learn.

What have you guys got against bodyboarding?

It's huge in here.

We used to do it all the time when I was back in class.

It's her again.

Okay, whatever you do, don't mess it up this time.

Hey, Juliet.

Oh, hi.

Hey. I was just heading down for a surf.

Oh, yeah, yeah.

You're from Solar Blue, aren't you? Yeah, yeah, that's right.

That girl down there on the bodyboard, is she from there too?

Yeah, yeah, that's Brooke. She's just mucking around there.

She's pretty good.

Oh, yeah, but bodyboarding's not the real deal, is it, though? I mean, I

they should wear help later.

But if you ask me, it's just a waste of waves, you know?

Is that your bodyboard? Yeah.

Looks like I forgot my L plate.

I wasn't serious. It's a great sport. Huge in Europe.

Fire. Yeah.

Right, I'll see you.

Nice going, Brooke.

Mind if I have a try? Sure.

Hey, you're pretty good on that. Thanks.

Haven't done it in a while.

You know there's a bodyboarding comp down at White Beach this weekend?

Yeah, my cousin's in the team event.

You should enter.

You'd be a shoo -in for the finals next week. Thanks.

I'll think about it.

She's right, you know.

You should enter.

We're supposed to be training all weekend, remember?

Ask him to put the time off.

We're a body -bodying comp. No way.

He'd never give it to me.

Not with my form at the moment.

Juliet.

Sweet Juliet.

Wherefore art thou, Juliet?

Learning Shakespeare by heart, Eric.

Yeah.

Kind of.

Or learning about Sweet Juliet, the bodyboarder.

How did you know about her?

So you're talking to her? In the car park? And at school?

How do you think I went?

Honestly. Honestly?

You crashed and burned.

Totally.

You didn't have to be that honest.

Sorry, but you are.

Hey, you're a girl.

Thanks for noticing.

No, no, no. You can give me some advice. Tell me what I'm doing wrong.

Eric. I'm not a dating expert. No, no, but you are a female.

See, that makes you an expert. Come on, I really need some help.

You want me to give you advice?

Seriously? Yeah, secrets from behind enemy lies. That's what I need.

Table set.

Salad's done. Just leave the dressing. In the fridge.

How's dinner going?

All under control.

Pork stir -fry with bok choy.

Anything I can do? Yeah, keep your hands out of salad.

Looks like your exercise in household democracy is a big success.

See what happens when they have to work it out for themselves?

You want to watch it or you'll do yourself out of a job.

I think I already have.

What do you mean?

This is all about teaching them responsibility.

Right? And it worked.

They've got everything under control now.

Someone has to be in charge.

Of what?

They do all the work now.

So, what's the problem?

I don't know. It's like I'm a fraud.

Like I'm taking Simo's money for nothing.

There's nothing for me to do around here now.

But Simo needs you. At least till Julie gets back.

No, he doesn't. Not anymore.

Have you told Simo?

Well, I'm kind of working my way up to that.

Okay. Just for practice, I want you to pretend that I'm Juliet.

You're Juliet.

Right. Right.

Okay. It's before school.

I'm at my locker.

You walk up to me and... G'day.

It's me again. We just keep bumping into each other, don't we? We must be in the

stars, I reckon.

Well, not that I believe in the stars, but... Eric, just slow down. Well, I

believe it's up there, of course. But what I mean is, all that horoscope

just a bit of a joke, if you ask me. You don't believe in it, do you? If you do,

that's fine. But personally, I just think it's a bunch of old... Eric, stop!

Did I say something wrong?

I wouldn't know. It's just a big wall of noise.

Couldn't even hear myself think.

Sorry, it's just when I'm nervous, I go into motor mouth mode.

You're not kidding.

Okay.

Eric, you need to calm down.

Fewer words, okay?

Fewer words? Are you sure?

Absolutely. The fewer words, the better. That way she might actually listen to

what you're trying to say.

Few words.

Okay.

Mum, I said I've got training all weekend.

No, Simo won't understand. Trust me.

I can try, but I don't think it's going to do any good.

I said I'll try.

Okay.

Bye, Mum.

Everything okay?

Yeah.

Everything's fine.

You sure?

It's all right.

Okay.

My cousin that was in that bodyboarding comp came down with the flu.

And now our team has to forfeit unless they find a replacement.

Yeah.

My aunt rang Mum, Mum rang me.

I said no, but that didn't go down at all.

According to Mum and its family, there are no excuses.

So what are you going to do?

I don't know.

If I go, I'll get in trouble with Simmo, and if I don't, Mum won't let me forget

about it for 20 years.

Then go.

You wanted to anyway, didn't you?

Simmo will never agree.

Mum, you can't let your family down.

Just go and talk to her.

And remember, the fewer words, the better.

Less is more, okay?

Less is more.

Less is more. Okay, yeah, I got it.

G'day.

Hi.

G'day. G'day.

Uh, no thanks.

So?

Did you want something?

Very quiet today.

Words. Who needs them?

You know, Eric, you're really different.

Different? Wait, is that bad?

No.

No.

How'd it go?

I think I made an impression.

I mean, at least you smiled.

Good.

Now it's time to move on to the next step.

What's that?

Ask her out, of course.

And I don't want to let my cousin down either.

So, I was wondering if you guys would cover for me while I go to the comp?

How do you know Simo won't let you go?

Yeah, why don't you just ask him? Trust me, I'd have more chance going to a

marbles tournament.

I still don't understand why anyone would bother entering a bodyboarding

Corey! But I'm willing to go with it if everyone else is.

Thanks, guys.

There's a party afterwards if you want to come.

Now I can see why he bothers me. Yeah, why didn't you tell us that first?

We'll be there. Thanks.

Go on, Eric.

This is your chance. Ask her.

Where are you going?

She's over there.

Yeah, I just can't do it right now. Maybe ever, actually.

Why not?

Do you promise not to tell the others?

I've never actually asked a girl that before.

Never ever?

So? It's got to be your first time.

What if she says no? That'd kill me. No, it wouldn't. Well, if you don't ask

her, that's what will kill you.

G'day, Juliet.

Hi, Eric.

What? What's this about?

There's a big party on after the bodyboarding call. It's a fundraiser.

And you'll be there? Yeah, I'm on the organising committee.

So, um... Can I come? Of course.

Because you promised not to make any jokes about body body. OK.

Yep, I'll cross my heart. I'll see you there.

Did you ask her?

Kind of.

Kind of?

Well, we're going to the same party, so we're virtually going out, aren't we?

Eric!

Have you told Simo yet?

Maybe I could send him a text message.

Text message?

Are you kidding?

Hey, guys.

How's it going?

Yeah, great, Simo.

He's got something to tell you.

Have you?

Actually, I've got something to tell him.

Why don't we get him off?

Yeah, OK. Sure.

Firstly, I'd like to say what a great job you've been doing while Julie's been

away.

Oh, forget it. No, I really appreciate it.

Frankly, I didn't think you could do the job, but you've proved me wrong. And I

don't know what I would have done without you.

Yeah, well, Simo, the... Hang on, let me finish.

Last night I had a call from Julie.

She's coming back early.

Early? Yeah.

Sorry, mate, but, well...

With Jilly back, it makes your position redundant.

You mean I'm sacked?

I wouldn't put it that way.

That's great.

For you, to have Jilly back.

Yeah, well, I know you must be disappointed.

Oh, yeah, I am.

But, you know, I'll get over it eventually.

Hang on.

Didn't you have something you wanted to tell me?

Oh, no, it's nothing important.

What are you doing up? I felt like an early breakfast.

Want some?

Well, I... I cooked a bit extra for you in case you were hungry.

You won't get much chance to eat at the comp.

Thanks.

Thanks, Mike.

It's really nice of you.

No peanut oil?

None whatsoever.

I can manage, you know. You don't have to walk me all the way to the bus stop.

It's okay.

I felt like a walk anyway.

There it is. I'm going to miss it. Run.

Thanks. Wish me luck.

You won't need it.

I've got natural talent.

Bye.

White Beach, thanks.

Never been to White Beach before. Heard it really goes off. Mike, what are you

doing? I heard there was a job for the sport crew going.

You idiot.

It's all down to you, champ.

It's your chance to be a hero.

You're forgetting that these guys do this every week.

I'm just a ring -in. But they don't know about your secret weapon.

Secret weapon?

Yeah.

You've got the best support crew on the bench, remember?

Me.

Go get them, Brooke!

Take their business!

Great work!

that was some ride.

Ladies and gentlemen, it's turned into a photo finish.

But the winners are the Dolphins by a point.

Hold on a sec.

This wouldn't be where you're rushing off to by any chance, would it? To meet

Brooke and Mike?

Why would you think that?

It's hardly rocket science.

This was left laying around, Brooke's bodyboard is gone, and you lot were

convinced in covering for them.

Anyone want to tell me about it?

Sorry, Simo.

Brooke was in a jam, so we said we'd cover for her.

Her mother really did put pressure on her.

She couldn't say no.

We both met her at the after party.

Why don't I give you a lift then?

Okay, you guys go in. I'll find a park.

We should find Mike and Brooke and warn them. Good idea. Make it quick.

Eric, what are you doing?

Practicing my line.

What line?

Well, how's it sound? Hey, Juliet, it's a cool party.

You look great. That dress really suits you.

That's it?

No. No, I've got some jokes later on.

Eric, trust me. You don't need a prepared speech.

You've just got to relax a little. That's all.

Okay, here's a trick.

When you're talking to Juliet, imagine she's someone else. Someone you feel

completely comfortable with.

Right.

You. Imagine I'm talking to you. What do you think?

Hi,

guys. The other P2? On their way, but... Guess who won the team event today?

Ta -da!

The mighty dolphin.

Brooke, we've got to tell you something.

Too late. Here he comes.

Brooke.

Mike.

Says your mum happy you did the right thing by the family?

Um, yeah.

And very noble, helping out a friend in need, Mike.

I can explain. Don't bother.

Don't want to spoil the party.

But we'll be having a nice, long chat tomorrow.

Enjoy yourselves.

Oh, I thought she wasn't going to show. Okay.

Okay. I'm going to go.

Good luck.

No way. She's got a boyfriend. She's got a boyfriend. How do you know? Just be a

boy who's a friend.

They're coming over here. What should I do?

Just stay calm. Got it. Okay. Yep.

Hey,

do you know Chris?

No, I do not. Hi, Chris. I'm Eric. This is Amy.

Amy, nice to meet you. Yeah, great music.

Yeah, did you want to dance?

Sure, why not? Cool, let's go.

You don't mind?

Don't mind what?

Your boyfriend?

Dancing with other women?

Chris isn't my boyfriend, he's my cousin.

Really? Yeah, yeah.

Yeah, I thought you guys looked alike.

Okay, this is it. You can't put it off any longer.

So, um, you feel like a dance, Amy?

Amy?

Juliet?

Because that's fine if you don't, because I'm really not that good a

anyway. I'd love to.

You would?

Yeah, come on.

Looks like Brooke's back up to speed.

Yeah, it does.

Brooke?

Mike?

So, you want to tell me about yesterday?

Look, Simo...

The whole thing was my idea. I talked her into it. No, he didn't. It was my

responsibility. All right.

As long as there isn't a next time.

Something clashes with training, I want to know about it.

Big boys and girls, let's start acting like it.

Under normal circumstances, you'd be losing points.

But because it's family, you'll be assigned extra duties around the house

extra training to make up for what you've missed out on.

Go on.

Did you notice my surfing?

I'm tube riding better than ever.

I suppose you're going to tell me that's all because of the bodyboarding.

I think I just needed something to lift me out of the rut I was in.

And we did win.

Okay, Brooke.

Point taken.

Maybe I should have lived.

But it doesn't get you off the hook. I know. It won't happen again.

Promise.

Eric.

How'd it go last night?

Okay.

Just okay?

Oh, yeah, she was nice. She was really nice, but... What?

Somehow I just don't think I'll ever be a Romeo, you know?

What, so that's it?

After all that work, all that preparation and psyching up?

Yeah. Thanks for your help, though. I really appreciate it. That's okay.

And don't worry.

There's lots of other girls out there.

You'll find one.

Hey, Amy.

What's up?

Is that you?

Yeah.

You want to lie?

Hang out?

Maybe.

But only on one condition.

What's that, baby?

You seriously get rid of this dorky suit?

What are you thinking?

Hey, what's the goofy grin?

Dreaming of winning the world title?

Yeah. Something like that.