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HELEN: Previously...

Helen. I'm Amanda.

I don't know what to say. I think we should do a DNA test.

Bloody hell. A sister. She might be here for the money.

I'm going blind, and there's no cure.

The kids don't know, and they can't know.

We should ask Helen for the loan. I might have a buyer.

I'm talking 30 mil.

Granny will never sell to the marina.

Do you want to see our girl again? She's on call day and night.

Let me be your eyes. What do you mean?

Let me be your eyes around the hotel.

I think I've come back into your life for a reason.

Oh, yeah!

PHONE RINGS

Yeah, OK.

Mr Deadman will see you now.

So, how can I help?

Well, it's a... CLEARS THROAT

It's a sensitive situation regarding my mother,

cos she's back home in Australia,

and she doesn't know I'm here.

I'm sorry I couldn't be of assistance.

No, I get it. It's confidentiality.

Good luck. Thanks.

You've come a long way for answers.

Well, not that I got any.

She can't be reached.

Your half-sister.

Are you allowed to tell me this, or..?

Her adoptive family moved overseas.

I've been meaning to write back to your mum.

Sorry to disappoint. No, no. I'm not disappointed.

You're protective of your mum?

HE CHUCKLES

I can't stand my mother.

I found that letter before she sent it.

She never told us about another kid.

So, what are you doing here, then?

Curiosity.

What, so, you just woke up and decided to fly to England?

Erm...

What'd they call it in the old days? Erm...

I've been banished.

Oh, right.

Well, that usually involves some kind of misbehaviour.

Yeah, apparently.

I'm Claire.

Do you have to go home?

I mean, if you haven't got a job any more.

No, I've got a job.

I'm back of house where I can't corrupt anyone.

THEY CHUCKLE

From what you've told me, that receptionist corrupted you.

Yeah, it was a bit of fun.

You know, we were into each other, but...

yeah, my wife didn't see it that way.

Well, you know, wives who don't satisfy their husbands

deserve to lose them, in my opinion.

Yeah. We really only stayed together for my son.

In the end, even he doesn't want a bar of me.

Your mum really blew the whistle on you.

Oh, they were all in on it.

Kate and Ian were the first to stick the boot in.

Wow.

Nothing worse than a family betrayal.

Oh, they sort of always wanted to push me out.

Like, this just turned out to be the golden opportunity.

How much did your brother-in-law say he could get?

Erm...

Last offer was 25 mil.

Yeah, that was the marina next door.

But Mum would never settle to them. She's always hated them.

Yeah, you should have a say.

HE LAUGHS

No-one gets a say when my mum's around.

You know, once upon a time, the eldest son got everything.

Mm-hm.

What if I came to Australia with you?

I told you we could do it.

We haven't done it yet.

No, but she trusts me.

And now we just need to get her to trust you again.

Shouldn't be too hard to wedge out that brother and sister of yours.

I mean, Helen thinks Kate is as greedy as Todd.

Yeah, Ian's the favourite.

SHE LAUGHS

Oh, what, the favourite who's ended up with an ex-druggie, yeah?

And we know what's happening with Helen's health,

which makes us a step ahead of everyone else.

It's all a game, babe.

You do your bit, and I'll keep doing mine.

Todd?

Hey. Hey, what are you doing?

Ah, just making sure the sign's ready for tomorrow.

The boys are here. Great.

An agreement?

Well, something, so she can't go after the hotel.

Amanda's not after money. What do you reckon, Todd?

It's a good idea. We should square it off before the sale.

The sale? The sale that Mum's never gonna agree to...

You agree, don't you, Kate?

Look, I think it's a reasonable precaution to take. Reasonable?

So my opinion doesn't count?

Plus, Mum and Dad opened the hotel, right?

That's our dad, not Amanda's.

This feels icky. What? Icky?

Mate, we put years into that hotel.

It'd be icky for a total stranger to turn up and take a share.

Maybe we should just try and get to know her a bit.

For Christ's sake, Ian, this is in your interest too. Do you get that?

Well, we should at least talk to Mum about it.

No, no.

This needs to be between Amanda and us.

OK? I'll get something drawn up.

I've got pills for breakfast, pills for lunch

and pills for dinner.

Modern medicine, eh? They say they're helping.

I know myself, I can be fine for weeks.

Well, don't forget, I'm right here if anything happens.

Sure it's all right you're away for so long?

You've got your own life to live.

Helen, nothing is more important to me than being here with you.

Now, come on, tell me some more about the hotel.

HELEN CHUCKLES

What, you all right?

I'm just not used to anybody taking an interest.

All the kids do is complain.

"This needs fixing and that needs fixing."

Well, Simon mentioned a few ideas to me the other day.

You know, just things you can do to boost business.

He's never bothered to mention anything before.

Didn't you say he went away for a while?

Aye. Europe.

Well, whatever happened on that trip,

maybe it's changed his perspective.

IAN: This still feels underhanded.

SIMON: Yeah, but again, it's for everyone's benefit.

So, you'll email us when it's all drawn up, yeah?

Yeah, will do.

And maybe just remind him what's in it for he and Lee.

See you. Bye.

It's strange to see him so focused.

Well, he's right to be on the ball.

Mm.

Well, Ian's right too.

I mean, I think we should get to know Amanda more.

And you're sure about this new buyer?

They've got the money.

And they'll keep it as a hotel?

Cos that would be the only thing that would be appealing to Mum.

Todd, are you OK?

I've gotta go.

Where? The house on Dennis Street.

I can't remember if I locked it or not.

I'll be back soon.

Not gonna lie, GHB, took me back to the party days.

My stuff's always good.

But it was a one-off for me.

Probably should have said no in the first place.

Respectable family man and all that.

You understand, right?

When was the last time you saw Ryder?

Ryder? Erm...

I spoke to him last night.

Yeah, he was gonna do a job for me, but, erm, I called it off.

Told him I didn't need his help any more.

But, hey, it was great that he introduced us.

Can I drop you somewhere?

Because, erm.. Yeah, look at that. I really need to get back home...

Ryder invited me to the hotel last night.

Said he had a room.

I don't know anything about that, Eden.

Really?

Looks a lot like you and Ryder.

He's a good guy.

He was fucked up, but we all are, aren't we?

Listen, I can explain... I'm gonna miss him.

We got each other through some really tough times.

But I'm thinking of myself.

What would he do in this situation?

HELEN: How have the kids been treating you?

AMANDA: Eh, fine.

They're a little different when you're not around.

Well, Kate and Ian are, anyway. How do you mean?

I think... I think they see me as a threat.

What exactly have they said to you? No, it's just a feeling I get.

I suppose they think I'm gonna get in the way of their plans.

Anyway, it's nothing. Forget I said anything.

PHONE BUZZES

Oh!

What are we doing Sunday night?

You made these? Yeah.

It's a little hobby of mine.

Bill used to draw.

Artistic like you.

Now, I think this one for you.

They say they should never be seen, but I disagree.

What's up? Don't you like it? Oh.

Blue and green.

My favourite colours.

Oh! They've always been mine, too.

KNOCK AT DOOR Oh, that'll be Simon.

He's insisting I sign these invoices now.

Hiya. Come on.

Kate won't be happy if we're late.

Look, I'm just gonna spit this out, Mum.

Spit what out?

Well, this whole welcome dinner thing,

I think there's a bit of an agenda going on.

What are you talking about?

I mean, the others are gonna hate me for saying something, but...

..I just think you should know.

What am I looking at?

OK, we are not getting into it tonight because it's a family event.

So no-one's gonna mention the hotel?

No.

This mysterious buyer of yours,

not gonna drop that into the conversation?

Not tonight.

You said you wanted to get to know Amanda better, so we are.

Just butter her up and shove the agreement right in her face.

Hey, Helen. Amanda. Hey, I'm Corrine.

Lee. Can I interest you in a little tipple, Helen?

IAN: Mum, are you all right?

Come for a barbecue?

Let's welcome Amanda to the family?

What's for main course? This?

The hotel is not for sale.

And even if it was, Amanda does not need to sign a waiver,

if that's what this is.

OK, Mum, I don't know how you got that...

And you two? You two want money for a baby?

I read the emails.

Actually, Mum, we were gonna ask you for a loan...

A surrogate. With your background.

Buy anything from America, I suppose.

Helen, I think you just need to... Oh, Todd, just shut up.

This, this is nothing but pure greed.

Thank you for a lovely evening.

When did it happen that I can't trust my own children?

If I've done anything to give them the wrong impression...

It's an adjustment for them. I know that. But to do this?

Well, at least one good thing came out of it.

Simon's proven his loyalty. Oh!

Look, why don't you go and have a bath?

Remember what Dr Hammond said? Stress can be a trigger.

Ah, no, I'll have a lie down.

Go on, run a bath.

Switch off from it all.

I'll cook us some dinner in the meantime.

Go on, let me take care of you.

I still don't understand how it happened.

I told you, Kate, it got caught up with those invoices.

How? I don't know.

Fuckin' stupid. The emails?

About us wanting to start a family? Yeah, only you, Simon.

I didn't even want this fucking agreement.

Well, Helen thinks we're in on it, so...

What? I didn't say anything.

I'm going for a walk.

It's all I can pull together.

I can't get ten grand, it's too much.

All my money's tied up.

It's OK, I can be patient.

Besides, you've got that big payday down the line.

Ryder told me everything about how you got that deal with the marina.

Don't worry, I'll keep your secrets.

Hey, Toddy boy.

I want us to be friends.

Hi.

We need to see Mum. Oh, she's in the bath.

Mum never takes baths.

Look, we're sorry about before.

Just so you know, the agreement wasn't my idea.

The point is is that we owe you an apology too.

So here it is.

Oh. Right.

Well, apology accepted, but I still can't let you in.

Helen's given strict instructions, she doesn't want to be disturbed,

so maybe wait till tomorrow.

She'll have calmed down by then.

KATE GASPS INCREDULOUSLY

HELEN GASPS

Amanda!

HELEN GROANS

Amanda!

HELEN GASPS

Oh!

Has it passed?

Aye, back to normal.

It's happening, isn't it?

Well, your symptoms do seem to be accelerating, yeah.

I'm losing control.

I gave you up when you were a wee baby,

when you were so small, defenceless.

And now here we are. You found me.

And I'm the one who can't look after herself.

Well, that's why I'm here. To look after you.

I wanted this time to be different.

To be special.

It is special.

AMANDA SIGHS

I hate all this tension with Kate and Ian.

Maybe I should just sign the agreement.

You know, maybe I should just give them the peace of mind

that they seem to need.

You won't be signing anything.

I've been a very naughty boy tonight.

Yes, you have.

Do you wanna get to know her?

Amanda.

I've never had a sister.

And I'm... I'm glad that her and Granny have reconnected.

Of course I am, but...

But?

But...

I'm struggling...

..with how different Granny is around her...

..and all of this bonding that they're doing.

Maybe you should tell her. Granny.

Mum? Did you get the message?

There's 29 delegates now, not 30.

I will let the kitchen know.

Look, about last night,

obviously things didn't play out the way they were supposed to.

Well, no, you weren't expected to get caught, were you?

We shouldn't have gone behind your back.

But we don't really know Amanda.

You know, not really.

You would if you made an effort!

It's not like you've been very inclusive.

You're spending all of this time together

and we barely see you any more.

We're making up for lost time.

How do you think that makes us feel?

I know it's hard for everyone.

Mum, our whole family has changed.

If I could go back and do things differently...

Well, you can't go back, can you?

All I know is that last night truly was about getting to know Amanda.

And as for this agreement, it is about protecting you too.

Amanda's not the daughter I need protecting from.

Hey.

AMANDA SIGHS

Listen, I'm sorry I had to turn you away when you came over.

KATE SIGHS

You have no idea the toll that this place takes on us.

Yeah, well, I can see you all work very hard.

Yeah, it's a constant battle, keeping this place afloat.

I mean, it's taken over our lives, and now Mum's...

not well.

We're all very worried.

Listen, you don't have to justify yourself.

I mean, she could be in a retirement community

with full-time care.

Well, what can I do to help?

Well, for starters, Mum needs to be honest about her health.

She won't even let me go to a doctor's appointment with her.

And what do you think the issue is? Her vision.

I mean, she's fallen several times.

Just now she had a moment on the stairs.

OK, well, leave it with me.

He's been gone such a long time now. Hm?

Reg. 15 years next March.

He was a good man, Reg. He was solid.

Bill... Bill was different.

Erm, listen, Helen...

I think Kate's close to figuring out what's wrong with you.

No.

No, she can't know.

You don't understand. It's not just the hotel I'm worried about.

She'll have an opinion on my treatment too.

She'll take over. That's what she does.

Yeah, but I think the problem is she's not gonna let it go.

Listen...

I know it's not ideal, but I think we should tell everyone.

I won't let Kate or anybody else use this against you.

OK? I promise.

I'll be with you.

Let's do it together. Yeah?

Advanced macular degeneration? That's the diagnosis.

How serious is it?

I can still keep running things here.

Blurred vision, dark patches. Is that what you've been having?

Only sometimes.

So that's why you've been falling?

Jesus, Mum.

Why didn't you tell us sooner?

Why do you think?

Mum, your health comes first, and we could have been helping you.

Helping me?

By taking away this place and locking me up in some sort of home?

Helen, why don't we show everybody your medication?

Aye, all right.

Mum, did you say you might have the wet kind?

Possibly.

There's no cure.

It's years away from becoming a problem - years.

You're gonna lose your vision completely.

Nothing needs to change, not in the foreseeable future.

Why don't you talk me through everything?

KNOCKING ON DOOR

Oh, hiya. I was just on the phone.

Hi, I just wanted to say thank you.

Oh, yeah, I'm just glad it's out in the open now.

Yeah, I don't know why she couldn't tell us.

I mean, all we wanna do is help her.

Well, you know,

maybe she found it easier to admit it to someone who's not so close.

Actually, you know,

I think she's struggling to work out what to take and when.

Yeah, there are a lot of pills.

OK, leave it with me. Mm.

Well, Helen said it.

It's what she does.

PHONE BEEPS

Corrine?

Oh, my God. Darling, are you OK?

I got home, and there was just stuff everywhere.

OK, OK, stay here.

I'll just need the report number for the insurance claim.

Hey.

The back door was forced.

Oh!

OK, what was taken?

Erm, iPad, some cash.

CORRINE: The Xbox is gone!

The painting.

Yeah, I'm really sorry, but some of your jewellery is missing, too.

Todd, where are you going?

I have an open.

SIGHS

I haven't even told you what happened with Mum.

I really have to go. I'm sorry. Can we talk about this later?

If you're interested, I could have a go at redesigning the website.

I've done a few back home,

just for friends, not professionally.

Tell me if I'm being too pushy.

I just think the hotel's got so much potential.

Listen, if you don't mind me asking,

have you got something in place -

you know, if anything happens to you?

If I die, everything's split three ways.

Yeah, but what if you can't manage your affairs for some reason -

you know, medically?

No, no. I have nothing organised there.

Well you might want to think about that.

Well, I can't trust Kate.

And apparently, Ian has an agenda now.

No doubt Lee's pulling the strings there.

Simon?

Oh, no. I can't trust him.

You haven't seen it yet.

You don't know what he can be like.

The minute I turn my back, he's... fraternising with the staff.

No. No.

I can't trust Simon.

You know he's got a son out there?

My grandson.

None of us have seen him for months.

Yeah, but...

I think that might be why he's trying to get his life together -

for his son.

And that's a positive step forward, isn't it? Oh.

I can't put the hotel into his hands. No.

Oh, thank you.

Oh. From Kate.

"Now everything is organised for you."

I was already organised.

This is typical Kate.

I'm sure she's just trying to help. Oh!

My Tiffany bracelet's gone too,

the one you got me for our wedding anniversary.

You're gonna have to add that to the report.

Todd?

Todd. What?

I'm trying to tell you that my bracelet's missing.

Can you please talk to me?

We've barely had a conversation since all of this happened.

What do you want me to say?

Well, we were burgled.

And I'm worried about Mum.

And it's all very upsetting. It's not much fun for me, either.

And I feel like I'm trying to be there for her,

but I just feel like there's this wall between us.

And I know she can't keep running the hotel,

but I feel like we can't push that conversation right now.

And I'm worried about you...

..and the pressure that you're under with the agency.

Like, if it's all too much, you can let it go.

I want you to be OK. Hey.

No, no, no.

We're all gonna be OK.

And we can use this...

..go for Medical Power Of Attorney.

And if Helen won't sell...

..we can force her.

You're still in the will, that's something.

I'm telling you, the woman's gonna outlive us all.

Well, there's gonna come a point

where she can't handle her own affairs,

so we need her to put you in charge.

This is for your son.

You are becoming the dad that he needs you to be.

You're really sexy in the morning.

You've got some great ideas for the hotel.

You're the one to continue the legacy, OK?

Only you. Simon! SHE SLAPS HIS HAND

Are you listening to this? Yes, yes, I'm listening.

Thanks for coming, guys.

And remember, the vendors are very motivated to sell.

SIGHS

You've been ignoring me.

I have given you as much money as I can.

And as for the sale of the hotel, that is still a long way off.

What?

Shame. This is such a nice place sitting here empty.

No.

We can help each other out here.

We're usually around 40% occupancy this time of year.

Well, we can get that up. HELEN CHUCKLES

Thank you for choosing O'Riley's On The Pier.

Oh, I can take those for you, darlin'.

COURTNEY GASPS

Oh, my God. That's such a beautiful necklace.

Yeah, Helen gave it to me. We have the same favourite colours.

Oh, that's so sweet. Is it old? Cos it looks vintage.

Mum, do you remember who's booked in for tomorrow?

Oh! I haven't lost my memory.

Lee convinced his boss to hold their conference here.

If it goes well, they might book again for next year.

Oh, so you want the hotel to be here next year, do you?

Mum.

GLENN: Morning. Officer Glenn.

Are you here about the break-in at my house?

I just want my jewellery.

I'm sorry, no, we don't have an update on that yet.

I'm actually here about Ryder Frew.

What about him? He hasn't been home for a few days.

Do you know where he is?

Surprised he has a home. No, no, we haven't.

We're just saying what a relief it's been

that the graffiti's finally stopped.

Are you suggesting that Ryder's missing?

Well, it appears so, yes.

If I do see him again, it'll be too soon.

Well, if you do.

Honest to God.

That necklace was meant to go to me. Yeah, maybe there's a problem.

I agree.

I just feel really on the outer.

Did you say her dad was in Bendigo?

Who, Bill? Yeah.

Yeah, he used to be. Why?

Amanda should go track him down, spend some time there,

leave the path clear for us to work on Helen.

I haven't heard anyone talk about him.

So start the talk.

By the way, this is what we need -

the Medical Power of Attorney if Helen won't willingly agree.

We need to start documenting things

next time she has a mishap, big or small, build the case.

Mm.

Oh, the police came by.

Yeah, I thought they had an update about the break-in,

but they just wanted to ask questions about Ryder Frew.

Apparently, he's a missing person now.

AMANDA: Hm.

Aw, this feels really special. Thank you.

HELEN CHUCKLES

Oh! Are you all right?

Is it your vision? No, I just felt a bit light-headed.

It must have been something I ate. I'm fine, I'm fine.

PHONE BUZZES

Don't you think it's strange about that Ryder bloke?

He was always hanging around the place, and...

..you know, he's disappeared off the face of the earth.

Yeah, well, I reckon it's good riddance to bad rubbish.

TECHNO MUSIC POUNDING

TURNS MUSIC OFF

You had other people here? Relax, they're gone.

Get out. Don't be like that.

I said get out!

Oh!

The neighbours messaged me about the noise. I said I'd handle it.

You're no fun.

Agh!

EDEN LAUGHS

Fuckin' stop it, stop it! Eden, please.

Please what?

Do you need something to help you relax?

It's not funny.

No. No, it's not funny...

..what happened to Ryder.

No. No, it's awful.

And, what, you just...

you just found him lying there, on the ground?

I told you.

He must have fallen off the fucking roof or something.

I told him to go up there and cause some damage.

The next thing I know, he's on the ground.

SHE LAUGHS

LAUGHING: Go back to bed, and stop it!

What was that? Nothing.

I panicked, all right?

It's the only reason I moved his body.

See, I've only got your word on that.

How many times do I have to say it, all right? I'm not a murderer.

Please, let's just go.

You don't... You don't get to tell me what to do.

If the neighbours call the police, we are fucked.

Well, then, maybe they should.

Yeah, maybe I should tell them what you did.

I didn't do anything. Now get out of the fucking pool!

Help me!

Help me! Help me! Keep your fucking voice down!

Help!

Shut the fuck up!

I'm not a murderer.

PANTING

Eden?

Eden. Hey!

Next time...

She's manipulating Mum, and she's squeezing us out.

No, you can't go in.

I'm seeing my mum... No, you can't go in.

What are you doing? Mum!

Ryder Frew isn't the only one missing.

We want to announce the development soon.

Sure, I'm just gonna need a little more time.

He's been like that for hours.

Lee wouldn't bring drugs into the hotel.

Just say it was you. How do you feel about a road trip?

She's in Melbourne?

He's emailed again. Bill. It's weird, don't you think?