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There's a first time for lots of things in one's life.

The first time you fall in love.

The first time you meet your in-laws.

The first time you…

Uh…

Okay, you all know what I'm talking about.

Ah!

Becoming a parent for the very first time.

What a blessing!

Especially when you are living in a paradise called Mauritius.

They say it's all happiness.

But why I must lie?

It can get on your nerves too.

But wait.

You all think I'm talking about the baby?

Prishen is giving me a grandchild. Ah!

What more can I ask for?

Yes, my daughter's having a baby.

Hey.

Can you believe it's only three more days?

I can't wait to get onto that plane. Mauritius, here we come!

It's a girl, guaranteed.

I'm 100% certain it's gonna be a boy.

Thank you. Thank you.

I'm talking about the grandparents.

When they come into the picture, it's like one roller-coaster ride.

Well, I'm praying for Jodi's looks. Prishen's brains.

She's such a beauty queen. He's a doctor.

There is no doubt the Kandasamy genes will win, hands down.

100% Naidoo baby, through and through.

Whoo!

Take a deep breath in and out.

That's it. That's it. Just relax. Another one. Another one.

Breathe in.

You got this. Come on. You got this.

I can't do this, Jen.

Shanthi, come on. We don't have any option.

I mean, look at this. You left it so long, it looks like the Amazon forest.

Yeah, you can make plaits, man.

Not at my age, man. Okay, Shanthi, just look at me.

Think happy thoughts. Think… Think Mauritius.

Mauritius.

And the baby. The baby.

Think

Ma. Ma?

Put that down now. This is not your house.

Who died and made you queen of this house?

So much for happy thoughts.

I just can't wait to see my Prishen.

But the best part is my granddaughter is gonna be sleeping with me.

Uh-uh. I've already ordered a cot for my grandson.

Hmm. It's still gonna happen.

Over my dead body.

Better you than me. My dead body.

We just need to steer them in the right direction.

Once they've had the baby, it's done. Then they can just focus

On baby number two. Oh, Shanthi.

Not like you, Jen, one-stop shop.

Like me.

One, two, cha-cha-cha. One, two…

Okay, Ms. Cha-cha-cha. I have a better idea.

Yeah?

I think you actually need to have a Brazilian.

We're going Brazil?

I thought we're going to Mauritius.

Yeah, but just make sure everything in the house is in its place please.

Your mom's gonna rearrange things anyway.

Yeah, but then she'll do it and just judge me for it.

Relax, I've got you. Okay.

Right, guys. Who wants a tinned fish sandwich?

And I made my famous Cornish chicken biryani.

It's not a food festival. Everybody's hungry.

It's a beach trip.

You can't see? Game's on.

Ma? You saw? I scored two goals.

You can only make that announcement when you get two A's in school, okay?

Shanthi! Jen, he scraped a pass.

Me too. Scraping by.

That's because God takes the good ones first.

You're gonna go last.

Aunty Jennifer? Uh-huh.

Can you please tell my ma I also want to come see the baby?

Desan, this trip is not about you. It's about your brother.

And I'm so tired of you, like a broken record,

I want to go to Mauritius. I want Prishen's room. Just stop it.

Okay, Ma. But if I save this one, can I at least get Prishen's room?

Okay, okay, man.

You ready?

Of course, he's gonna save it.

When the only thing this one might kick is the bucket.

On my deathbed and still scoring.

Don't Messi with me.

Desan, why are you so stupid? You don't even know which way to go, huh?

If Prishen was here, he would've covered the whole goalpost.

And you can kiss Prishen's room goodbye.

Hey.

Ready? Let's do this.

How's that feeling? Tight.

Those two can be such a handful.

We should have code words for when we need saving.

When the enemy is advancing.

I'm thinking… Mm-hmm?

Maybe hurricane for your mom and maybe volcano for my mom,

because she keeps everything in.

I like that.

Finally! What?

Here you go. Here.

We're gonna have a quick meeting since the shuttle is late.

Elvis.

A meeting? Yeah.

When we're going on holiday?

Uh, anybody want a samosa?

Okay, stop Shanthi, what the hell is wrong with you?

And you, Preggie, news flash, it's not a holiday.

Jennifer, why are you sounding like a police officer?

It burns. Whoo! There we go. All right.

Come on. The baby's heavy.

All right, almost there. Let's do this.

All right, let's breathe in and out.

It's burning.

That's all right.

Oh shit. My water just broke. It's happening.

If you look at your notes, I made a clear schedule.

It's listed very clearly, day one, day two, day three,

right till the end.

And also, there are some helpful tips on how to greet the locals.

Why? We can't just say hello?

Uh, Jennifer? Yes, Preggie?

How do we do this? Maintain a peaceful and calm atmosphere at all times.

Hey.

Bonjour, Preggie.

Oh! Bonsoir, Elvis.

Elvis!

Guys, this is not a joke. It takes a village to raise a child.

It took a granny to raise Jodi. Shots fired.

Jennifer, why we don't just take it one day at a time?

Yeah, Jennifer. We're going to Mauritius.

And you're acting like a killjoy.

Anyone got a knife?

Why, Aya?

Slit my wrists right now.

Elvis, how long more?

Ma, we just left home.

I can't wait to see my son in eight hours. I'm bursting with excitement.

I'm bursting here.

Ma, didn't I tell you to go before we left home?

When you gotta go, you gotta go.

They're on their way to the airport. Prishen! Prishen! Do we have

Relax. Okay.

We've got the music. We've got the oils. Everything is gonna be perfect.

You're gonna be perfect.

Let's go. Come here.

Hmm. That looks like a funeral nightie, Jen.

What? That's terrible. Wait. Check here.

This is mine.

Clearly, you don't know Jodi at all. She's just like me. Less is more.

Me too. The less I see of some people, the more happy I get.

Okay, let's breathe.

Oh, contraction. Contraction, contraction.

Let's breathe.

Right, guys. Final checks, eh. No sharp objects in the bag.

What if you have a sharp tongue?

And nothing flammable too.

Only Jennifer's hot flashes.

Yeah, final bet, my man. Hey, boy or girl? Fifty bucks.

A boy.

Definitely a boy.

Girl.

And if I win, what… what do I get?

Why are we even having this conversation? Obviously, I'm gonna win.

Okay, Miss Confidence. Mm-hmm.

But if I win, I get to choose the prize. Deal?

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Mauritius.

This airport is very quiet, huh?

Oh, just shut up.

You shouldn't even be opening your damn mouth.

I mean, I'm so embarrassed. I'm an upstanding citizen,

and to be held at customs like that and searched!

Hey, lucky they never searched me. I've got some dangerous goods here.

Like a common criminal.

Okay, that's it, guys. Stop, all right?

My poor child must be roasting in the sun there.

Everybody, look. He'll be carrying a big sign.

The sign will say, Welcome trouble and bigger trouble.

Hey, there is he.

Ah, Prishen looks so different. It must be my cataracts.

Where's my Prishen?

My name is Moothoo, and I'll be your guide for the next few weeks.

Guide?

We won't be needing a guide.

We need Prishen.

There has been a medical emergency.

Please. He's not even a surgeon. Come on.

Good morning. Welcome

Huh-uh, just hold on.

Listen… I'm here to settle you all in. Eh?

Drese patout. Allez! Allez!

There you go.

Jen, he's not messaging. He's not calling or anything.

It's very unlike him. Please try Jodi.

Jodi? No, no, no, no, no! No Jodi.

Look at our baby.

Aw! Look at my granddaughter.

I feel like I've just won the jackpot.

Isn't, Jen?

And, Jodi, that nightie is just too cute. Perfect choice.

It's just ugly.

Too lovely dress.

It's ugly.

You okay, sweetheart? Hmm?

Oh my God! Look at her. Look at her.

How gorgeous!

And just now, I'll have a grandson, and we'll have the perfect pigeon pair.

Uh-uh, Shanthi, what is wrong with you? What?

My child has literally just given birth.

Please! Yeah! Nice like that.

Then they can grow up together. Isn't it, momos?

Just… Okay. Prishen. Prishen.

Um…

Jodi needs to get some rest. Of course darling. Of course.

I can't wait to see their house. Me too. Absolutely.

Actually, you're not staying with us.

Huh. What?

Merci beaucoup.

Uh, Ma, Aunty Jen, have something.

Uh, son, this resort looks expensive. Eh?

This is not a holiday, huh? Absolutely.

We're here to maintain a calm and peaceful atmosphere.

At all times.

Yeah, Prishen, we thought we're gonna sleep lakeside by your house.

Isn't, Jennifer? Isn't, Shanthi?

Just, you know, relax and enjoy.

We're not here for enjoyment, my boy.

It takes a village, son.

And we are the village. We have the day planned day by day.

Moothoo will be with you all full-time, and everything's been booked and paid for.

What more can we ask for, son?

Oh.

I've got these itineraries for each day.

Aunty Jen.

The way Jennifer also likes to plan.

So nice, Prishen.

Day one, day two, day three.

So organized!

Meeting adjourned.

What the hell just happened? What do you mean?

Did we come here for fun? Why are you getting so worked up?

Looks like a tough group. Nah, let me guide you.

There's Shanthi, crybaby.

Are these children off their bloody heads?

A few screws loose here and there.

Our first grandchild is here, and they expect us to go sightseeing.

Then there's her husband, Preggie. A bit slow.

Come on, this holiday must have cost Prishen a packet.

Big cheapskate too. We can't waste his money.

Money, money, money. That's Jennifer for you.

She can be a real pain in the…

Ass. Total ass! That's what he is.

Big boss. Short fuse, very cranky.

Since when is Prishen our boss?

Well, I think what the kids did is quite thoughtful.

Ah, my Elvis. Cool as one cucumber.

Can you calm down? You're acting like a crazy woman.

Don't tell me to calm down, Preggie. Are you mad or what?

What do Jodi and Prishen know about bringing up a child? Hmm?

What did we do to deserve this?

To deserve a fully paid holiday?

They know nothing, Elvis. N-O-T-H-I-N-G. Nothing.

You don't have to S-P-E-L-L it out for me.

Oh, just shut up! Can't you see they're trying to shut us out?

Jen, this is a life-changing moment for them.

This is a life-changing moment for me, Preggie.

Plus, you got the new Brazilian Absolutely not.

I'm a grandmother now.

How are you feeling, Grandma?

How're you feeling, Aya?

I just wish we could hold our baby.

You think we should call Jodi?

We could.

Only to see how she is.

Okay.

Jodi's phone. Hello. Who's this?

It's a nurse. Um, this is Jodi's mom. Is Jodi there?

Oh, Aunty Jen. It's Anjali here.

Anjali?

Uh, Anjali…

Are you at the hospital with Jodi?

No, no. They've just come home. I'm here to help.

Ask them what time.

Shh. Um, um, Anjali…

Is it possible for me to speak to Jodi?

Not right now. Allez, bye.

She cut the call? She cut the call.

The audacity!

They didn't even do the prayers, Jen! Yeah, but forget about all that.

This self-appointed spokesperson, Anjali… whatever.

Who are the mothers here?

This nonsense has to stop right now. Hmm.

I hope you guys checked your schedules.

Which one? Jennifer's or Prishen's?

Ugh! That boy is absolutely clueless.

He has us covering every damn corner of this island.

Hey, I love it. Yeah, me too.

Today, you, me, cigars, one, two whiskeys on the Seven Sands.

That's what I came here for. That's what you came for?

You and Elvis…

birds of a feather.

Howzit, my boy?

Dad, where's Mommy?

Yeah, I'm fine too.

Desan, are you eating properly?

Why do you look like that? Nothing, Ma.

You okay? Nothing happened.

Desan, what I said about lies?

Some boys were just playing rough, and I got hurt.

Wait. Somebody is bullying you?

Elvis, you want the dhal puri?

Okay, okay, Ma, please stop that. That's really annoying.

Like some people I know.

What did I say? Jen.

Guys. Preggie, look here. See what these monsters did to our baby.

Don't worry, doll. It's a small injury.

Shanthi, that's like a scratch, man.

Don't worry, Shanthi. He'll be fine.

Considering Desan's size, they took quite a chance with him.

Aya, size doesn't matter.

Oh, that's what you think.

Checking to see if she's breathing, babe?

Hmm. I'm just trying to breast-pump again.

Ooh. Um, should I maybe call the moms for some extra backup?

Pew.

Bru, check these photos of the Seven Sands.

It's one of the seven wonders of Mauritius.

Now we have the eighth. Ah.

This man here has been dreaming about the Seven Sands

for I don't know how long.

Me too. What a dream I had!

Jennifer got swallowed by the Seven Sands.

Um, shall we go?

Moothoo.

Listen.

Change of plan.

No, madame, we'll miss the Seven Sands. It is one of the

Seven wonders of Mauritius. I get that. I heard you,

and I honestly don't care.

Madame, Mr. Preggie wants so badly to see the Seven

Okay, Moothoo, just listen to me carefully.

Firstly, Mr. Preggie is an idiot who needs seven claps.

And secondly, I will pay you.

In dollars.

You mean like a service fee?

Exactly that. A tip.

Madame, just write your name on it and put it in the cubby.

Drese patout.

What does that mean?

Drese patout?

It means everything is good.

It is indeed.

Moothoo, is this the way to the Seven Sands?

I'm sure the driver knows which route to take, Elvis.

I think you missed a turn.

We're here.

Where's our baby?

How'd this happen? You're asking me?

I didn't sleep last night. I was so excited about the Seven Sands.

Hi.

Oh, everyone.

What a surprise!

Welcome, everybody.

And you are?

Anjali. I live next door.

What a lovely young lady! Like a godmother for the baby.

I'll take her. Who needs a godmother when we have two grandmothers here?

Oh, look at her. This is right where she belongs, with her grandmother.

I can't believe that you brought the baby into the house without doing any prayers.

Who does she look like?

Definitely not Shanthi and Jennifer.

More like a mini-Elvis. Lucky fish.

Would you all like some chai?

Would you?

You are the guest after all.

Elvis and I would like some. Sure.

Jen, what's wrong with you?

What is wrong with you? You're suffocating all of us.

What is wrong with you? You want bad wind to catch the baby?

That bad wind caught my son long ago.

Tell her, Aya.

I can't breathe. I'm going now.

Yeah, just…

You shouldn't be having these here. It's just gonna encourage snacking.

Chevda is a bit stale.

I always tell you homemade is best. Definitely.

Your mother is a witch! Hurricane!

Yours is a devil. Volcano!

Oui, oui!

Hey! That sounds so nice. What are you saying?

It means that it's such a blessing to have you guys here.

Aw.

Jodi, so quickly you're giving the bottle.

Breast is best if you want a healthy child.

I'm… I'm trying. I'm trying so hard.

Try a bit harder.

Eat all the right things and put garlic in everything.

Don't give up so easily.

Leave her, man. What leave her, man?

Everything is dry. She's not even squirting.

What's squirting?

Stop pressurizing Jodi.

You know, I bottle-fed you, and look at how well you turned out.

And look at Prishen. Hmm?

I breastfed him till the time he was five years old.

What?

Jodi clearly does not want to breastfeed.

Oh, actually, Ma, I want to do both.

See? No, you don't.

Jodi, do what works for you. Baby and you will find your own rhythm.

Oh. Are you a nurse, Anjali?

I'll be monitoring you, Jodi.

So, Jodi, exactly, um,

how much breast and how much bottle are you giving? Say 50/50?

She felt ambushed.

Son, we also felt ambushed.

The weather messed us up.

They just bulldoze their way in.

I was looking and looking by the window for the Seven Sands.

Dad, this can't happen again.

Just leave it to us.

Hey, what's my mother and Moothoo up to there?

Looking really cozy if you ask me.

Dad, Uncle Elvis, I can count on you guys, right?

I said we'll sort it out, all right?

Hey, hey, now they're kissing.

Check there. Check there.

Hey.

Hey, you don't think Moothoo and my mother are…

Nah!

Seriously?

Firstly, it's this Desan school problem.

Then I didn't pin this pocketknife on the baby.

Oh, that's bad luck, man.

Yeah. Eish! I'm getting it from all sides.

That baby needs this knife. Plus, too, it's our custom.

Who will take us?

I don't know.

Moothoo?

I'm looking for my teeth, man.

What a stupid name, Anjali.

And to think she's got more baby time than us, Jen.

I know.

Can I make you all some chai?

You know, I felt something was off with her from the beginning.

You also felt it? Mm-hmm.

I thought it was just me.

Hi, Rani.

Oh, yeah, it's… it's a bit loud here. Yeah, what's that?

Wait, what?

No, it can't be.

Never.

Saw my moves?

Aya on the dance floor.

Preggs.

They're now saying that Desan wasn't bullied.

They're saying that Desan is the bully.

Same thing I'm saying.

Who's gonna tackle him with his size? Hefty fella like that.

You know what? I think somebody's framing Desan.

Our poor baby.

Shanthi, he's not a baby anymore.

Yeah, but he's not Prishen. He needs guidance.

Elvis.

Elvis.

Elvis?

Desan, listen to me, huh?

You got to tell me exactly what happened.

Right. Because there's a lot of stories going on about you.

Ma, I'm so scared. You can't be scared now, Desan.

I don't know what to do, and you're not here.

You need to be brave, and you need to behave like your brother.

Now this is what you're going to do. Listen carefully.

So where is Jennifer? Did she chicken out?

Stop that.

Not a single word.

Okay, Miss Confidence. You bet, you lost.

But, um, let's look on the bright side. We both look like twins.

Listen… Yeah?

Let's just eat and go. And no pictures.

Really, Shanthi? What?

No.

What happened? You can't…

Wait… No!

Listen to me. You think Jodi cooked for us?

Shanthi…

What's this here? Guacamole.

Cockamole? No, guacamole.

Oh, cockamole.

Hey, get out you, man.

You do takeaways?

Hey.

We promised Prishen, huh?

No, no, no, today we bring our A-game.

Let the games begin.

Moothoo is a tough negotiator.

I don't know what's gotten into him. He took the money.

How much? Double what I thought.

Shanthi, are you stupid? What?

Would we be here all the way in Mauritius playing this laser tag of all things?

But it's fine. At least we're here. That's good.

Are you ready?

Yeah, let's do this thing.

We gotta pick teams. I choose Shanthi. Yeah.

That's not fair. She's like a human shield.

Fine. It's Preggie and I. A battle of the sexes.

Hey. Hey, what about me then?

You're useless on any team anyway.

Like you're useless in the kitchen, bedroom, everywhere.

Ma! What I said?

She can't clean kitchen, bedroom. Nothing she can do.

Just join the guys' team.

You're gonna need the extra protection anyway.

Witch.

What's our strategy, sir?

Calm down.

I'm taking the old lady. Human shield, my foot.

We just need to kill time. So make it long and painful.

Think of that damn Anjali.

Come on, Jen. Let's finish these ones off.

Ten-four that, sir!

Let's go.

Ma, you can't shoot us.

All's fair in love and war.

We're on the same team, Ma.

Own goal.

Cockamole!

What she said?

I think, uh, holy moly.

What happened, eh? It's finished now.

Sinked by the old bat, of all people.

Moothoo's just refusing any offer.

Keeps saying, Madame, today is a day of leisure for your pleasure.

But I thought you got him where you want him.

I got Moothoo where I want him, brah.

Sure, bru, you just bought us three more hours.

Make that four.

Jen! Jennifer! Cockamole.

This one is here already?

Everybody, can I have your attention?

I just wanna say a few words because my heart is so full of joy today.

Jodi and Prishen, come and stand by me.

The birth of a baby is a new season and a new time.

Today I'm happy to announce I am the laser tag queen of Mauritius.

I even have a certificate.

Take that, suckers.

Congratulations, Aya.

You think that was the highlight? Anjali.

What time did you get here?

She's a neighbor. She can go in and come anytime she pleases.

Oh. We were told 2:00 p.m.

I just popped in to share this app with Jodi. It works like a charm.

Apps are good, but nothing beats a mother's touch.

Exactly.

Besides, I've already drawn up a routine for my daughter.

So where's the mother's touch in a routine?

I find it cold and calculated. Don't be stupid, Shanthi.

It's more like it's well-thought-out and organized.

But nothing beats love and affection. That is a given.

But if you want to raise a winner, it starts now. Every

Just hold on a second. Hold on a second. Wait.

Jodi, what do you think you're doing? She's crying, Jen.

Studies have shown

that if you scurry around at every peep a baby makes,

then you just encourage the wrong behavior.

Just take your studies and shove it.

Look at that. You see?

She stopped. What did I say?

Jodi, we're to help.

I'm gonna take care of the baby, and Jennifer's gonna do the cooking.

Better we starve.

There'll be no cooking today. I've ordered.

A toast to the newest addition to our family.

Yay.

Jodi and Prishen, you've given us the greatest gift.

We love you guys.

Oh, and she's absolutely beautiful.

Plus too we came way Mauritius.

Also, I want to say, two times I saw you.

I didn't wanna make a big thing about it,

but there and then, I knew you could do it.

The birth of our granddaughter is a start of a new legacy.

You all know we've worked really hard on our business.

Business? Bru, it's an empire.

And we have decided to pass it on.

What you guys mean?

Jodi, it's all yours.

All yours. I mean, this is our family legacy, Jodi,

and we know that one day,

you will pass it on to our lovely granddaughter.

Hey, bru, you know how many times I nearly let the cat out of the bag?

Wait, did you know about this?

Uh, geez, Uncle Elvis, that's… that's a lot to take in. Thank you.

So everybody knew about this besides me? Thanks for nothing, Jen.

Prishen's right. There's a lot to unpack here.

Of course. Like, are you guys gonna move back to SA?

Is my son still gonna be a doctor? What about baby number two?

Wait. Let's ask Uncle Preggie to help with the decisions

since he knows everything!

Look, Shanthi,

I think if we just give Jodi and Prishen some time,

then they'll just work it all out, right?

Babe, where have you been?

The next nappy change is on you, Miss CEO.

Please, you don't know how her. She'll never let me make any decisions.

Look, let's just serve dessert and get through another sleepless night.

Come on. Come on.

Bon appétit. Jodi made dessert.

Wow! Oh!

That looks fantastic, Jod.

Thank you. Jodi!

You made that?

So, guys, have you thought of a name for the baby yet?

Elvis is named after Elvis Presley.

I was thinking of my favorite song, Waltzing Matilda.

How's Matilda?

Don't ask me.

I'm sure these ones must've already chosen a name for the baby.

Elvis? Jennifer?

Preggie.

The planning committee.

Shanthi, come on.

I just wanted it to be a lovely surprise. That's all.

There's nothing lovely about keeping secrets from your friend

and your wife.

Hey, who made this tea? It's tops, huh?

It's really tasty.

That's because I made it.

Anyway, getting back to the naming ceremony.

We want something small and simple right here with just us.

So I like the names Vidya, Mahalakshmi…

No.

…and Divya.

Mm-mm.

I think we should go with something more modern and cute.

Like Leia, or Lexi, or Lara. No.

Yeah? No, no, no, no, no.

So what were the initials you got?

A.

Uh, SA. And MA.

Wait.

MA. Matilda?

Aya, this tea is tops, huh? Mm.

Yeah. So nice and sweet.

Um, I think Mauritian sugar is sweeter than ours, huh?

Mm, mm.

Wait. Aya, which milk did you use?

Um…

A small cute container in the fridge with a pink lid.

That's my breast milk. Oh!

Good.

Okay.

See here, son.

Now that you're a dad, you must know the do's and the don'ts.

Yeah. Wait. See here.

Because we've been to hell and back, boy. Yeah.

So listen to us like your future depends on this, huh?

Yeah. You see, now that the baby is here…

you gotta manage expectations.

You know what we mean by expectations?

Now if you get lucky twice a year, that's a top thing.

Yeah. And now you must start pretending that you're losing your hearing.

You must say it's genetic, and you must practice it.

What?

Exactly.

Yeah. Because the baby's gonna cry and cry a lot.

So if you can't hear, she's going to get tired of complaining

and sort the baby out herself, you see?

But, Uncle Elvis, I really want to help. Hey, hey, hey. Shh.

Keep quiet and listen carefully.

Now, not only are you losing your hearing, you're also constipated.

Yeah, then if you go to the toilet, you can take as long as you want to.

That gives you a good time-out, boy.

And if you got any friends who are good at cooking, cleaning,

uh, feeding, looking after the children…

Dump them. Yeah. You know why?

Because if Jodi meets them, she's gonna compare you to them.

So you must have friends who are lazy, dirty.

So you become the benchmark, boy.

Hmm.

So that's why you two are best friends? Hey.

Don't get clever, yeah. Just listen to us. That's all I'm saying. Tell him. Tell him.

Oh, thank God. I could do with some good news tonight.

You know, I just spoke to Desan, and he's so worried.

I don't think you understand, Shanthi.

Desan is the problem here, and the petition is to get him expelled.

Wait, wait, wait. What do you mean?

We didn't find out exactly what

Shanthi, your child is making my child's life a misery.

I'm not interested in your stories. Just go to hell.

Preggs, I called her.

Hmm. What did she say?

So I sent her pics of Desan crying and his injuries.

So will she call the school?

Yeah, she's on board. She said she'll give the school a call today,

and she will give them our side of the story.

But this thing needs to get sorted, eh, Shanthi?

True, huh? We still don't know who's behind this.

So, there's gateaux piments. It's chili bhajias.

Mauritian cari, dhal puri, boulettes, which are dumplings,

and of course, bol renversé, an upside-down bowl stir-fry.

Wow!

My wife has been upping her game.

Jodi! Oh my goodness.

Jodi, sweetheart.

This looks amazing, Jods.

So, Jodi, where did you learn all this?

Classified info.

You're brilliant in the kitchen. Soon, the boardroom.

You're my superwoman.

Hello? Anybody seen the real Jennifer?

Well, what a feast.

You're really killing it, Jodi. Thank you.

I can't wait for you to be CEO, Jen Junior.

Absolutely. We should drink to that.

Jodi, do you know how to make that, uh, cockamole?

Oh.

Oh, she's finally asleep.

Finally.

Hey, proud husband moment today, Miss Master Chef.

Hmm.

Even your mom had nothing bad to say.

Oi.

Hey, babe, the weather seems like it's clearing up.

Oh, today's gonna be such a good day. We're gonna have so much of fun,

and someone's in a good mood.

Hey.

Hey, howzit, boy? Yeah, it's Daddy here.

Daddy? Dad, what's going on? Are you guys on the road already?

Hey, yeah, life can just change, yeah. Things are so unpredictable, man.

Dad, are you okay? Elvis, what you said?

Um, tell Prishen that Seven Sands seemed closer than we thought.

Seven Sands? Dad, I'm so confused.

Yeah, you know, we thought it'll be about 15, 20,

uh, but it's looking more like… …like seven, like seven.

Sands? Seven Sands?

No, about five.

But there's no Five Sands.

Exactly, son. You know, just five.

F-I-V-E, five.

Oh! You guys are five minutes away?

Exactly, son.

Hey, that's why you're a doctor, eh?

Babe, you bring the bag. I got the basket. Let's go.

Oh, shit!

Hey, honey. Hey, baby. Hi. Hi.

Sorry.

Whew!

Uh, Moothoo, uh, what's that sound?

What sound, sir?

Elvis, you can hear it, eh?

There, that sound. Yeah, loud and clear. Loud and clear.

Hey, bro, that sounds like a gudgeon pin knock, man.

Can you hear anything? I can't hear anything.

There, there, there. I think just play safe, Moothoo.

Pull over here. Uh, we'll check it out. Right here, right here.

Prishen?

Jodi?

Jodi?

Prishen?

Prishen?

Where are you all?

Where are you all?

Oh, we just popped by.

Uh, I think I left my pressure tablets in your kitchen.

What a story they're cooking!

They're bluffing, Prishen! They're bluffing, Prishen!

Shut up, Ma. Do you wanna get your false teeth sucked out again? Shh!

No problem. Anjali has a key.

Wait! Did you all take the baby out of the house?

Yeah, we had an appointment with the pediatrician.

God! What?

Bad winds and everything. Why are they like this?

Get the key from Anjali and make yourselves comfortable.

Okay, bye.

Boom. That's how it's done.

Jods, hello. Anyone home?

They gave you the duck.

Just keep quiet, Ma.

Shanthi, listen, I'm thinking this could work in our favor with Anjali.

Yeah, nice to get to know her.

I will happily skip the gardens. Yeah.

Me too. Gardens you see everywhere

No. You don't make your own stories. You're going with Elvis and Preggie.

Elvis and Preggie? Exactly.

So boring.

And your friend, Moothoo.

Oh. Now you put it like that… Yeah.

We need to suss her out, Jen. Because we're gonna be gone in a few days.

Yeah, but Anjali is here to stay.

I'm just trying to think ahead, Shanthi.

Jodi has a massive task ahead of her. True.

I mean, some women are very happy to just stay at home.

And there's nothing wrong with that. Nothing wrong with that at all.

Don't beat around the bush. Just say what you wanna say, man.

It's just some women are cut differently. That's all I'm saying, Shanthi.

And I'm saying that some women need to be cut down to size.

That's all I'm saying.

Wow!

Well, it's quite a pleasant surprise to have you both here.

Well, I must say you have the most beautiful home, Anjali.

And… and you look gorgeous by the way.

Oh, thanks, Aunty Jen.

You guys are missing the gardens.

Uh…

Yeah, that's my fault. I had such a splitting headache.

Oh, she had a horrible headache,

and obviously, I decided to stay and take care of Shanthi.

Yeah, she did.

But everybody else is enjoying themselves, I'm sure.

Mmm. Especially Aya.

Oh, she loves it. Loves it.

Moothoo, don't be scared. I got this.

It's fine. Come on, Moothoo. No, Aya!

Don't be scared. I got this.

Moothoo.

I got this. Okay.

Ma, I see you and Moothoo are getting on very well.

He likes spending time with you. What's happening exactly, Aya?

Why? You think he's got an eye on me? No, we're not saying that, Ma.

Who can blame him? I'm irresistible like that.

Ma, what we're saying is that you can't trust anyone so easily.

Hey, I'm not born yesterday.

Aya, you didn't give him any money?

Relax.

Everything is good.

You okay there, Moothoo?

Anjali, I absolutely cannot get over the design of this house.

Actually, it's all my husband. He was an architect.

Was?

Well, he passed away last year.

Oh! Sorry. We're so sorry to hear that, Anjali.

It can't be easy maintaining this house without him.

It's getting quite tough.

I'm already looking to some new business ideas.

Sorry. I didn't hear her.

Yes! Yes! Well done.

Thanks so much, Anjali. I hope this wasn't too much of an inconvenience.

Are you kidding me? Your moms are awesome.

Anjali, you are such a hoot. Thank you.

Oh, by the way, all the best with that business venture.

I know you're gonna be awesome. Thank you.

You got this, eh.

Brilliant. Take care. Bye.

Shanthi, like one miracle, you got better so quickly.

Hey, Jods, this is for you.

You should try and get a smoothie in every day

to help you get back in shape.

Says the person with no shape.

You'll starve, Jodi. That smoothie won't even say hello.

Come on, every little bit helps.

And you should also aim to get into a little exercise routine. Hmm?

You need to rest and restore.

And maybe tie the stomach.

Hm-mm. Jodi needs to focus on her career.

Hmm. The Kandasamy legacy, the big secret.

We all just want what's best for our kids.

So then why was I the only one left in the dark, Jen?

Prishen, was there talk of a hurricane?

Um, Mom, Aunty Jen, I need some advice.

I've been off the rails with my exercise and diet.

I'm struggling to balance.

Jodi, this boy is juggling so many things. You must be more supportive, man.

Exactly, sweetie. I mean, pregnancy is not a sickness.

What have you been doing?

You don't really want your husband to end up looking like a lump of lard.

What is this?

I was thinking it'll be nice to give her a nice leg bath.

No. Shanthi, you're gonna fit on that thing?

Rather I give the bath.

So tell me, what do you think about Anjali?

I… I was so surprised. I felt actually drawn to her.

You know, she reminded me so much of myself. Like a mini-me.

Oh no! Two of you.

Oh, wow!

Uh… Um, excuse me. Are you sure it's one-size-fits-all?

Yes.

It's stretchy fabric, okay?

Oh, Shanthi, stretch only goes so far.

Body shaming. Pathetic, man!

Anyway, I'll take two of these. Thanks.

Indian gold?

Not looking too yellow.

Top-notch gold. It's a bargain.

Only a bargain if it's free.

Greetings, Guru!

Greetings.

Anjali spoke so highly of you.

Thank you. How is the baby?

She's the image of my son. My beautiful daughter.

Oh, Guru, this temple is too stunning.

Yes.

It is. Isn't it?

How could our moms plan the naming ceremony without asking us?

Who gave them permission? Huh?

It's her. It's her. She just… She just takes over.

I didn't even get to choose the outfit.

I mean, how am I supposed to get that on a screaming baby?

I don't know, hon.

But…

let's get it together.

For her, for our daughter.

Okay? Together?

Oh! Oh, no, no, no, no.

Love you.

Thanks.

It's fine.

I think we did good today.

See what happens when we all work together without any secrets?

Proud parent moments for us today.

You know, I think we couldn't have asked for better kids.

I could have asked for a better daughter-in-law.

And Jodi and Prishen, they're really shining at this, eh.

You know, I got some really good vibes from Jodi today, Elvis.

It was so nice to see her show up like that,

you know, like the woman we brought her up to be.

It'd be nicer if you told her, not us. It builds them up.

I agree.

No harm in praising our kids.

Serious harm in over-praising if you ask me.

As usual, no one asked you.

Moothoo, is this the way back to Jodi's place?

I'm sure the driver knows which way to take.

Preggie, take one selfie of me and the coconut.

Moothoo?

Aya, hit one pose and say coconut.

Moothoo.

I thought we had an understanding.

Madame, you're not understanding that it was a misunderstanding.

No, no, no, no, no. There was no misunderstanding.

I pay you, and you need to do as I say. It's as simple as that.

It's not that simple.

Okay, I see what is going on here.

Ooh!

I will pay you a higher price,

and I will put it in the envelope, put my name on it

No, no, no. No price. No more. Everything is good?

No. No, no, no.

No drese patout.

No everything is good, because everything is bad, very bad.

We had a deal, Moothoo. You can't back out of that now.

Excusez-moi.

Um…

Why do you say I'm throwing money away, Jen?

Oh, please, Elvis, I don't have to be Sherlock Holmes to figure that out.

Why are y'all screaming?

Go on, deny it. Deny it. What did you pay him the money for?

It was a tip. Bullshit!

Look, Preggie, Prishen, they said that

Elvis!

Fine. Okay, fine.

Prishen came to us for some help.

So you and Preggie are now psychologists all of a sudden.

Only one psycho here, and we all know who that is.

Look, if you give me a chance, I can explain

Explain what, Elvis? How stupid you and Peggie are?

What are you all arguing about?

Ma, your highly educated son gave Moothoo dollars, Ma.

That Moothoo is a conman, and you'd better watch your back as well.

I'm watching my back from the time my son got married.

Ma, this is not a joke, okay?

I'm also worried that he could be taking you for a ride.

He's a driver. That's his job, to take people for a ride.

Just don't give him any money.

Jen…

Everything is good, eh?

It was a mistake. I don't know how she found out.

I could smack you, huh?

We should both klap you. You know how much of trouble we're in?

Mr. Preggie, you never gave me money. Good!

You didn't take me to the Seven Sands, bloody idiot.

I have your Seven Sands.

Elvis, this guy got attitude.

Hey, just hold me back, Preggie!

Hold me back! Hold him back!

Aunty Jen, Aunty Shanthi, you were saying?

Well, I'm saying, Anj,

that I'm so impressed by your drive and your discipline.

And we think you are lovely, and so…

So, I want to invest in your idea.

Très bien. Sounds good.

And the second part is…

And it's no secret.

We think that you'd make the perfect nanny for our baby.

So nice we got this photo shoot.

Hey, Shants, we need to talk, eh?

Hey, lucky I waxed my legs, huh?

Shoot. It's about Desan.

Jen?

Jen?

Jennifer? Ma?

Come here.

Ma.

How long you're taking? What, I must drown, yeah?

If only. Cut out the drama. What do you want?

Pass me my towel.

You called me for that?

While you're there, pass me my, um, this thing.

Your what?

My unmentionables.

Your underwear? You forgot your underwear?

You don't have to spell it out like that.

Why you think they call it unmentionables?

Ugh.

While you're there, just bring my spencer also. Onetime.

Hmm.

Ma, how devious can you be?

How can you lie to your own son?

Pot calling the kettle black.

I'm gonna tell Elvis you gave Moothoo money.

Don't you dare. I'm gonna tell Elvis you conspired with Moothoo.

Who do you think he's gonna believe? Me or you?

Now, don't go touching other people's things. Hmm?

The email from the school was clear. Desan is suspended.

But I thought everything was sorted out.

Well, one child finally came forward with what actually happened.

I saw the video. And?

It's bad.

Let me see.

Hey, where are you going? You're staying with me, okay?

Yeah, you're staying with me. You're not going anywhere, okay.

Yeah. Hey, hey, hey, hey. Watch it. Desan, stop it!

Desan! You shut up, okay? This is my territory.

Come here. You're not going anywhere, huh?

What we gotta do?

Nothing, Ma. It's a photo shoot. They'll give you some props and all that.

Just go have some fun.

I'm not in a fun mood.

Welcome to Jennifer's world.

A world filled with crooks and robbers.

If the cap fits, wear it.

Guys, remember when Jodi cooked for us?

Who can forget? That was a top chow there, that.

At my age, food is like medicine. Goes in, comes out.

Did she make dhal puri?

Yeah, and dumplings and a stir-fry.

She's done really well, hasn't she, our Jodi?

What are you doing, Ma?

Looks like you're having a stroke or something.

I'm practicing smiling for the photos. Oh.

You do know how all the youngsters do.

Babe, should we carry some jackets? The weather looks like it's changing.

Prish… And I need more nappies.

Prishen. Hmm?

I'm feeling out of sorts.

Come on, I'm right here.

I don't know if I wanna be a mom anymore.

Babe, What you're feeling is all Jennifer and Shanthi

It's not them.

Of course, it's them. Look at me.

It's me.

I don't wanna be with her.

My own baby.

How long have you felt this way?

What's happening to me, Prishen?

Ready? Watch this.

Oh! Oh!

Oh.

And that's what happens when you try to juggle, Prishen.

Excuse me?

And, Jodi, you're at the start of your balancing act.

Life's too short to be a balancing act.

Uh, sorry. Hold on. I was talking to Jodi, my daughter.

Who happens to be my wife.

I don't think she meant it like

What I meant is that sometimes things are not as they seem.

What are you talking about now?

I'm talking about Jodi's act the other day,

when she cooked for lunch.

You didn't know, Prishen?

Aw, shame! I thought the two of you were a team. Hey?

Aunty Jennifer, I'm asking you very politely to back off!

Prishen, what's wrong with you?

Come on, Jodi, speak. Why're you so quiet?

Some people like to be quiet. Not everybody got a big mouth like you.

Admit it. Tell Prishen how you lied to him about cooking lunch,

how your neighbor Anjali did it,

how you listened to all our compliments and said absolutely nothing

Aunty Jennifer, if you don't shut up

You watch your mouth when you're talking to me,

you little nipper. Who the hell do you think you are,

giving us scheduled times to see our grandchild, hmm?

And sending us to stay far away. Sis, Prishen.

But it's obvious, Shanthi, that's what they would do

because they didn't want us to see their inadequacies.

What inadequacies, Ma?

She's not worth it. Who's she?

'Cause that's what we mean to them, outsiders.

After everything we did for you, you ungrateful little shit.

Like making huge life decisions for us.

He's right, Jennifer. He's right.

You can't expect my child to leave everything and run your business.

What are you on about?

We are giving them a golden future on a platter.

Yeah, but it's always about your legacy, your child. Isn't?

You're also so selfish

Oh, please, Ma. You're no better with Desan.

What are you talking about, Prishen?

No one can ever say that I don't love my children.

Then why is he still using that small, pokey little room, huh?

Your mother's going through a lot. Just relax.

No, Dad. No. These two went behind our backs

and offered Anjali a job to look after our baby

Our baby. Our this, our that.

Why don't you stop whining and just grow up?

Prishen?

You just don't get it, do you?

I was just trying to help her.

Help her? She's fine compared to you when you were a new mother.

Because I couldn't cope, Ma. I couldn't manage.

You were a useless mother.

Yeah. You and I both knew it.

Yeah, I was useless.

You knew it. I knew it. Everybody knew it.

You made sure of that, didn't you?

I was a new mother.

I was overwhelmed, and confused, and scared.

I was falling apart. I needed you, Ma.

You saw me struggling.

Why didn't you help me?

Why didn't you help me?

What did you do?

You went to Elvis, and you told him I was weak and needy.

I was drowning, Ma. I was drowning.

You made me feel like something was wrong with me.

How could you do that?

No woman should ever go through that.

Ever.

I just wanted to make it easier for my child.

I just wanted to make it easier for my child.

You shut up, okay? This is my territory.

Come here. Come here.

Anjali?

Aunty Jen, I needed to tell you something.

It's not a good time.

Jodi wanted to do something special for you, her family.

What are you talking about?

The cooking, Aunty Jen. I didn't do it. I taught Jodi.

She made me teach her weeks ago. But on that day, it was all her.

There are moments in life

when we suddenly realize the impact of our action on others…

Do I really love Prishen more?

…moments when we take time out to accept and to heal.

But before we heal, we hurt.

We hurt very badly.

But it's not always easy to forgive, is it?

Nor is it easy to ask for forgiveness.

Remember when we started the business

out of our own garage?

Yeah. Working 18 hours a day non-stop.

Using every last cent of our savings.

Borrowing from Peter to pay Paul.

You heading some branches, me the others.

We really did build something, didn't we, Elvis?

It was you, Jen,

working tirelessly in the office.

I was just so happy to build a family legacy.

No. No.

It was us.

It was us.

Building the Kandasamy family business.

All so we could pass it on to our daughter.

That's all I ever wanted.

I messed up.

I don't know how to fix it.

Shanthi.

Desan won a competition.

What competition? A poetry slam.

I sent it to everyone. Watch with me.

When I look in the mirror Do you know what I see?

Just a stupid fool looking back at me

Can never get things right No matter how much I try

Desan, why you can't be like Prishen? He's the perfect guy

Mom sees him as a hero

Me, I'm just a second child, a zero

Secondhand toys, secondhand clothing Maybe it's secondhand love I'm receiving

Desan, you're stupid. You didn't even know which side to go.

If Prishen was here, he would have covered the whole goalpost.

When my parents look at me Do you know what they see?

The black sheep of the family

Walk around with a smile But inside I'm raging

What's the use of talking When nobody is listening?

I love my mom She means the world to me

I just want her to be proud of me

I'm losing myself, I need some help

'Cause I'm going down, down, down, down Down, down, down, down

Can you hear me? Down, down, down, down, down, down, down

Anybody listening?

Down, down, down, down Down, down, down, down, down

Is anybody listening?

Oh, my babies!

Oh, come, my darling.

Oh, my baby. Come, come, come. Come through.

When I called, I was just hoping you'd come.

We can't say no to you, Aya. Aw! It's lovely out here.

Oh my! I got something for her.

You guys are packing already?

I can't believe we're leaving under these circumstances.

This is supposed to be the happiest time for us.

You know, we never even asked Jodi what she wanted.

Yeah, yeah, we didn't.

And… and that's all on me

because of my domineering and always-in-control self.

That's what it is.

Come on, Jen.

You know, when I really think about it…

…Jodi's actually been taking care of me all these years.

I mean, you know what a workaholic I've been, Elvis.

And Jodi's just been there from the time she was a little girl.

Bringing me tea, making me sandwiches,

mothering me.

She's gonna make a great mom.

Of course, she will.

Yeah, I wish I could have told her

how proud I am of her.

Come.

We've always wanted what's best for you.

But we've also realized that only you know what's best for you.

We're thinking of selling the business.

And if you're okay with it, we'll just go ahead.

But if you choose to,

it's yours.

Completely yours, darling. No interferences at all.

But it's your everything.

No, it's not.

You are our everything.

Thank you.

Hey!

You guys organized a braai for us. My darling!

You know how our Jodi loved this when she was younger.

Hey, sweetie. Thanks, Ma.

Aw, look at our little baby.

It smells like home. Hey, boy.

There you go.

Jodi, you're doing an amazing job.

Every woman knows how tough it is. True.

Whilst everyone is confessing

Hey, Aya, we all know you're the laser tag queen.

Anyway, that too.

I was a little bit naughty.

I cooked up a scheme with Moothoo and made a big profit from all of you all.

From all of us?

Yes, you, Prishen, Jennifer, Shanthi, everyone.

Onetime.

Aya, how much of money did that fellow give you?

I was the brains in the operation.

His cut was 20%.

Aya, 80%? You took 80%, and you gave him 20?

Go big, or go home. Everything is good.

Allez! Allez!

Oui! Oui!

Wait, Ma. What did you need the money for?

I wanted to buy a gold bangle for my great-granddaughter.

You know it's customary for us to buy.

There you go, Ma. There you go.

Aw.

She's getting as strong…

Which way are you holding it? Turn it for a selfie.

Look. Look there.

Watch her face.

Are you ready? Yeah.

Everybody say Arya!

Arya!

I'm so sorry for everything.

I love you, Ma.

But only after a month.

You are grounded.

No more bullying. Bullying.

No more… Bullying.

I'm sorry, Ma. No more bullying. Hmm.

Ah! That's parenting for you.

You have to take it all, the good, the bad, the ugly.

Nice to say.

All in all, it's the most beautiful, precious gift.

Son.

Say thatha.

Sound check, one, two.

Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats

and welcome to my niece's first birthday party.

Wow! What a year it's been!

Becoming a parent is a beautiful thing.

We often wonder how our parents did it.

I, too, wonder how your parents did it.

They somehow managed and made all the sacrifices for us.

And sometimes we forget, or we don't acknowledge it enough,

but we know that there's no such thing as a perfect parent.

But every now and then…

Our parents come pretty close. They do.

Lies!

Ah, parenting!

It fills your heart with love and joy.

Let's go. But why I must lie?

Nothing can prepare you for it.

There is no rule book,

no perfect recipe.

That's the problem.

But just follow your instincts and pray for the best.

Grandmas of the year!

Best party ever. Absolutely.

Elvis, Preggie, show them what I taught you all.

Wake up!

Elvis.

Sometimes, there'll be good days and bad days.

Some days, we'll have no idea what to do.

Sometimes, they'll give you sleepless nights and heartaches.

Some days, they'll love you,

and other days, they'll hate you.

But that's okay.

Just keep doing your best.

That's a top parent for you.

My happiest moment was when I was waving goodbye to them

at the airport.

Except Aya.

It's funny how she thinks she's still the mastermind.

I was the only one seeing the envelopes before everybody.

So I was choosing to give her her 80%.

But shh. Don't tell anybody.

Everything is good.

What happens after this?

Who knows?

Who knows if the kids will come back to Durban?

Who knows if they'll have another baby?

Who knows if some people will still be around?

What goes around comes around.

Because karma is a…

big witch.

Who knows? We just have to wait and see.