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Today's my birthday.

I love my birthday.

We would always wear bow ties, sing and eat cake.

It's the perfect birthday celebration.

It's my second birthday without him.

It's gonna suck.

Keep it cool. Shake it off.

You got this.

I

love

this city.

It's so beautiful.

The weather's great.

So much to like.

So much to do.

I like watching all the happy people going about this.

Happy life.

Imagine how many people are also celebrating their birthdays today. I

they sing karaoke as good as me and my dad do.

For today, I remember your smile.

Did.

As me and my dad did.

No. Stay positive, Liz.

Keep it cool and keep it moving. Shake it off.

You got it.

This is my favorite place in the whole world.

Welcome. to the Cuba Street auction.

We've got knickknacks, books, and groovy hats.

This is Auntie Henny.

She dyes her hair blonde but keeps telling everyone it's natural.

We know it's not.

And this is Auntie Kitty. She has three daughters who are all doctors.

She won't stop telling people about it.

She also tries to diagnose the customers.

Our boss told her to stop doing that.

And this is my favourite cousin, Mariah.

He glows like a sparkly unicorn and is very smart.

She says she's making better choices.

Let me get a condom.

We can't have sex.

Eh? Why?

I'm trying to make better choices.

Oh.

Can I still think of you, though?

But I think she's delusional. Yeah, that's okay.

Oh.

Liz?

I came to see you on your special day.

I said I don't want anyone to know.

Oh.

Yeah, I get it. You're weird about your birthday, but could we at least grab a

coffee or something?

I just got here, so maybe in half an hour?

Cool. You're still coming to mine tonight, right?

Yes, but no cake.

Yeah, it's just going to be me and Pua.

I'll wait for you over there.

This is Tart.

He's my ex. It's your favourite.

He's beauty and he's great.

Pops can do everything.

Kia ora.

How soon to be dad?

Yeah.

Good.

Look, I know you're going to be great with baby, but maybe this isn't the best

place to raise bubs.

I've got heaps of support here.

I've accidentally seen your flatmate stick twice now.

Look, I'm not telling you how to live your life.

I'm just saying, we have a peppy now.

Shit's got to change.

Maybe he can't do conflict.

Yeah.

You okay?

Yep. Hey, I got you a birthday present.

Wait, how did you know?

Because we're mates. That's what mates do.

And I put it in a box.

He gets me.

Well, it's, uh, because you're like seahorses, you know?

And it reminds you of your dad.

Dad.

Birdie.

What happens when you die?

Keep it cool, Liz.

Keep it moving. I love it.

Have you seen Hebs?

No.

Ah, shit!

Epicool, man!

He's been pissing me off. Hey, what's up?

Hey! Baba!

Oh, heaps.

So pretty.

Such an enigma.

Do you think you might avoid answering personal questions?

I don't know what you mean.

Tell me about your whānau.

Oh, I mean, pretty standard whānau, really. Mum and Dad worked hard.

Two little brothers.

We were poor, but looked after.

Where did you grow up?

Wainui, my whole life.

And friends?

Yeah, yeah, my best mate.

Known him since we were kids.

And how's that friendship now?

But he's not an enigma.

He's just sad.

Well, um, I gotta go.

Wait? Hey, aren't we going to get a fee?

Nah, um, I gotta bounce.

Yeah, I've been waiting here for ages.

Sorry, bro, time must have got away with me.

All good.

Tarps really can't do conflict.

Well, uh, catch you later?

Yeah. Bye Liz. Bye.

Kia ora Liz.

Kia ora.

You okay?

Yeah. Yeah, you?

Well, I'm busy. Ma's on the couch.

Oh.

Hey, Liz.

Get a tan. You're pasty like.

Who's your friend?

She's not interested.

She's emotionally unavailable.

What? Am I not allowed to sit?

Oh, did you want to sit with an ex -flatmate?

Oh, so we're there.

Aww. Just two broken people meant for each other.

You're insufferable most of the time. Isn't that what your mum says about you?

Rude.

Go wash your dick.

Preferably not in the sink.

Look, I'm sorry I called you annoying.

Okay?

Thanks.

There's your poo.

This is Pua.

Pua is like a crab. She has an exquisite shell that hides all and very sharp

pincers. Sure you don't want me to drop you any closer?

No, you're fine.

I'm not scared of us two being... We've really only been fucking.

Yeah, and...

I don't know. I just want to keep things casual.

Well, do you want to go out for dinner?

Like what? On a date?

Yeah.

But underneath the shell, she's soft.

Like the wrist of us.

All right.

Don't fuck it up.

Thanks.

Is that my sissy?

How are you?

I'm good. How are you? Good. This is my girl, Liz. Good night, Liz.

Hello.

So, sissy, where were you last night?

Sissy, I had the trade over.

Oh, period, sissy.

Is it bookie?

She could see you.

Lahi. I know that's right. I have no idea what they're talking about.

Tell me more about this trade.

Well, he dropped me off.

Oh, God.

Sissy, in the car? In the car.

Deep. Hi, girl.

Hi. Who dropped you off?

The Lolo.

Lolo. The guy she's fucking?

Oh, I didn't know they were fucking.

Oh, Sissy, it's not that deep.

And this is my girl from work. Hey, girl, I'm Susie.

Your girl.

I can't be sure, but I think... there's some tension listen b i'm gonna go but

i'll see you at work see you at work baby bye bye

happy birthday liz have you

told everyone sorry it's hard to keep things quiet in this group yeah why are

you so jumpy about your birthday anyways i love mine i'm not

Dad. Bertie.

We're eating pudding.

We get to talk about our big feelings now.

I'm too tired.

But that's our rule.

Okay, you're right.

What do you want to talk about, Bertie?

What happens when you die?

Well, I've been saving. You get the house.

The insurance is all teed up.

You go back to uni.

I know all that stuff, Dad. I wasn't talking about the logistics.

Oh, as long as I don't die naked, OK?

Dad, I'm eating.

I don't know what's next, honey.

I wanted to teach you how to drive.

Things I wanted to see you do.

We've run out of time.

Hey, I've called all your aunties.

They'll be here in a couple of days.

Thought it was time to bring them back into the fold.

Hey, they're going to take really good care of you.

Dad, I don't want to sing again.

Oh, just one more song.

I'm on the mood.

Hey, look at me.

Shake it off.

Yeah, come on, sing with me.

Yellow bird, high up in the nine -o' -tree.

Yellow bird,

you've hit all...

Did your lady friend leave your nest again? That is very sad, makes me

feel so bad. You can fly away, in the sky away.

Oh, you're more lucky than me.

You are a bub.

You're looking sort of bub.

I'm fine, Auntie Kitty. I... She really like it here.

Hey, I'm just clearing out a couple of things so you can head out whenever you

want.

You're clearing out the donations box?

Right. What did you find?

Not much.

A few sheets with a few stains on them can't sell.

A silly little bow tie.

Oh, and a brand new karaoke machine.

Those are my dad's bow ties.

Oh.

You're getting rid of them?

I guess so.

Nonsense. You can't get rid of those.

Karaoke machine's mine too.

Oh, sweetheart.

Are you all right?

I'm fine, Auntie Kitty. I'm just figuring some things out in my head.

It's hard, are we?

That's the way.

Now, go and get those bow ties back. Trust me, you'll miss them.

And the karaoke machine, that's gone.

Sold immediately.

That's okay.

I'm not going to miss this stupid karaoke machine at all.

You must be Luther?

Yes, I prefer to lose.

Oh, I'm an old friend of your dad.

Oh, he's asleep right now.

That's too bad.

Did you want a cup of tea?

Are you sure?

Yeah, come in.

That'd be great, thanks.

Thanks. That's all right.

Is it sweet?

Yeah. Sunflowers are my favourite.

So how do you know my dad?

We met in our 20s.

We haven't been in touch for a while though.

Where are you from?

I'm from Australia.

My family are from here though. My mum's from Christchurch and my dad's Maori.

He's from the south.

You're Maldi?

They call us Maldis over there.

But I don't really know much about that stuff.

What about you?

You must be almost 21 now.

Yeah.

So what do you do? Do you work? Do you go to uni?

No, I just look after my dad.

Cool.

Sorry.

Do you get help with that?

Sorry, what was your name again?

I'm Sharon.

It's nice to meet you, Sharon.

It's really nice to meet you, too.

So what do you like to do for fun on the weekends?

You've got lots of friends.

Sorry, I have to go and check on my dad.

Yeah, of course.

Sorry.

Thanks for the tea.

Can you tell James that I can? Oh, tell him.

It was really nice to meet you, Luke.

You got through today, Elizabeth.

You did great.

You're doing great.

You don't have a dad.

It's true.

Put the kettle off, put the kettle off.

But there's a lot that you do have.

There's a lot that you do have.

There's a lot that you do have.

There's a lot that you do have. There's a lot that you do have.

There's a lot that you do have. There's a lot that you do have.

There's a lot that you do have.

There's a lot that you do have. There's a lot that you do have.

There's a lot that you do have. There's a lot that you do have.

There's a lot that you do have. There's a lot that you do have. There's a lot

that you do have. There's a lot that you do have.

There's a lot that you do have.

There's a lot that you do have.

You guys all get mums and they're like, it's a stupid karaoke machine.

What's going on, Liz?

Sharon's been sending me these letters.

She sent me a karaoke machine for my birthday.

I've always wanted a mum.

Do you want mine?

Yeah, let's see poo You're a weird and beautiful butterfly and it's your

birthday. So fuck your mother that dumb bitch Sharon Hey, we got but we got cake

And you could sing some karaoke and you're gonna have fun Because you

Yeah, look we're gonna carry out the machine yeah, I got it from the op shop

today it's like brand new

What's happening?

Nothing. Nothing.

Yeah.

Let's do it.

Yeah. Let's go, Liz.

Woo -hoo.

You go, Liz. Sing your heart out.

Hello, Liz.

Give us something good, girl.

I love it.

Hey,

Mom.

Why didn't you tell me?

Why didn't you teach me a thing or two?

You just let me go

understand why my dad had to die so young.

I still don't understand why my mum left.

But I can't just shake it off.

I can't keep it moving and that's okay.

Because look at what I've got.

My beautiful friend.

My fun.

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