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VOICEOVER: Previously on The Heights...

Maybe I could go a card game.

We've said our goodbyes and that's that.

Try not to become a private-school wanker.

Seems that the lab that screened your blood donation

found an anomaly.

You mean cancer?

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? Somebody tell me, please ?

? Why am I feeling weak? ?

? You can't seem to hold me ?

? Summer or winter breeze ?

? No feeling in my feet ?

? Long ago you made us run free ?

? But it's too late for me, darlin' ?

? There's no place for me, baby... ?

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

- MICH: Oh, hoy! - GIRLS: Oh!

- What do you reckon, huh? - Alright!

SABINE: You look like a big blue goober.

Be nice.

- Goober's a term of endearment. - Says who?

- Urban Dictionary. - We're gonna miss you, man.

Selfie time. Everyone get in.

- No consent, no touching. - ROSE: Shut up and do it.

Come on, man, we've gotta roll. Let's go.

Thanks, guys. See ya.

- See you later. - See ya.

- IRIS: Kam! - Hey, Iris.

Hey, I was worried,

you didn't come by the shop for your candy supplies.

Iris, I'm not going to be doing my locker shop at the new school.

I've got to focus on study if I want to keep the scholarship.

Oh, your pants are creased. I should have brought my steamer.

No-one's going to be looking at his pants.

- They might. - There's 1,700 students there, okay?

- He'll be a blip on the radar. - Not for long.

(GROANS)

Hey, don't be late for work after school.

I won't. I'll see you then.

(ENGINE REVS)

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- Morning. - Max!

- Tennis elbow better? - To clobber Benny.

(BOTH CHUCKLE)

- Morning. - Good morning.

ERIKA: My name?

I've given it already.

(SIGHS HEAVILY)

It's Erika Lockhart.

Can you just put your manager on?

(SIGHS) Still on leave?

If I make Santa's nice list, maybe I'll get a call back by Christmas.

Bastards.

Sorry, Uncle. Insurance company's giving me the run-around.

Chasing up a funeral policy.

- Whose? - Aunty Mary's.

Her funeral was last year.

Yep, and they still haven't erected her gravestone at the cemetery.

It's not right.

You know they squeezed her for the cost of the funeral and then some?

Have you spoken to Legal Aid?

I was keeping that as the last resort.

But I think we might be there.

Could be another option.

(KIDS CHATTER)

(HORN BEEPS)

Here we are.

Doesn't feel real, man.

Feels like any moment now,

I'm going to wake up in one of those, like, pods from The Matrix.

Nah, man. This is real and you made it happen.

Mum and Dad would've been proud of ya.

- Thanks, man. - Don't blow it.

- Blow it up? - (BOTH CHUCKLE)

I wouldn't even joke about that here, man.

Seriously, don't even say the word 'blow'. Don't even go... (BLOWS)

- (LAUGHS) - (PHONE CHIMES)

- Ooh, I'm gonna get this. - Alright.

Come here.

- Mwah. Get out of here. - Dude.

What are you waiting for?

(SIGHS)

Thanks, man.

Hi!

Can you grab this?

- Mahjong tonight? - Yep.

Oof!

Now me.

Ohh!

How'd you go?

(SIGHS) Do I look like a pork boner?

- Excuse me? - In an abattoir.

That's one of the few jobs I can apply for

with my limited qualifications.

- Anything else? - Call centre.

Thought they were all in India now?

- Hello, bubba! - (BABY COOS)

Did you miss me?

I wish I could swing you some more shifts at the pub, but...

Yeah, there's barely enough for Ryan.

It's okay. The lady sent my resume out.

Everything crossed.

What's all this?

- Tonight's dinner. - Oh, you didn't have to.

I've got to earn my keep.

So what's on the menu then?

Lentil soup.

I might have some bacon in the freezer you can chuck in that.

I'll chop the vegies.

Then I think you should take Patchy outside for some fresh air.

Okay, cool.

- (BABY COOS) - (SHANNON CHUCKLES)

(GASPS)

(CHUCKLES)

ERIKA: Aunty Mary was sick a long time.

Were you her carer?

Not exactly.

Erika's the boss lady down at the Community Centre.

I've known the family for years. I just help them when I can.

- This has got to be above and beyond. - Not really.

I mean, there's a lot of starters in life. Not a lot of finishers.

Are you sure the gravestone was included in the policy?

It's there in black and white.

Well, there's lots of conditions on these types of plans,

perhaps Aunty Mary broke one.

What kind of conditions?

Well, if you default on a payment, miss even just one,

it can void the whole policy.

No, Centrelink let the insurer

deduct instalments from her welfare payments.

- Could be another reason. - Yeah.

They're racist!

A salesperson from the same company

came and knocked on my door a few years ago.

I told him to bugger off.

So you think they're targeting Indigenous clients?

Well, not exclusively.

But they door-knock in a lot of areas like Arcadia

'cause it's easier for them to exploit underprivileged people.

All anyone wants is to be remembered when they're gone,

you know, that they mattered.

But with no gravestone...

It's like she never, ever existed.

I'll need to see the policy.

I can arrange that.

PAV: You were fine when I said goodbye to you this morning.

It might have been what I had for breakfast.

- What was that? - Scrambies.

Mum put tomatoes in them and now I have a stomach ache.

Oh, so I guess you won't want any of the brownies I made then.

Might have to see what I feel like this afternoon.

It's Patch!

- Can I say hi to him? - Not now.

Leave it, hun.

Come inside.

It's not like I wanted to hold him.

I just wanted to see him. Just for a second.

Look, if you're sick, it's probably best you stay away.

You might be contagious.

It's just a headache.

You said it was a stomach ache.

It's both, but I feel better now.

Well, maybe I should take you back to school.

Why is Mrs Murphy still so mad at you?

She wishes I could have been more help with Patch

while Shannon was away.

But you want to help now.

Yeah, but now Hazel doesn't want my help.

Why does she get to make the rules?

Because she's Patch's grandmother.

And you're his dad. And I'm his sister.

It's not fair.

I know, hun.

But for now we've just got to suck it up.

Do we ever get to spend time with Patch?

Why don't you lie down and watch some telly?

Come on, pop off your shoes.

Argh. Where's she gone?

There she is.

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

Are we lost?

Hard to tell. So many buildings and they've all got wacky numbers.

I thought you didn't start till next week?

Just getting the lay of the land.

I hit the book shop, did the library tour...

Uh... So you know all about Harvard referencing.

Yep.

Question, though,

what's with all the desks in there getting snapped up so quick?

It's like the quick and the dead.

Yeah, uni is cutthroat.

(PHONE CHIMES)

You're not gonna get that?

It's just this guy I'm seeing.

And you don't want to see him anymore?

I'm hoping he'll get the message eventually, yeah.

How many dates did you go on?

You really wanna hear this? I live for juicy stories.

Yeah, not so juicy. Well, I'll be the judge of that.

C'mon.

I don't know, maybe, like, five.

Sully! You can't ghost someone after five dates.

Why not?

Because by then you've shared too much.

You probably know whether he's a cat or a dog person.

Dog.

What high school he went to.

Gooseberry Hill.

If he has a mole on his woohoo.

Yes, yes, he does and he should probably get that checked out.

See? You're in too deep.

The guy deserves a proper break-up.

I just hate awkward conversations. You know how it is.

Well, what's the worst he could say?

That I'm a pathetic loser.

Well, it's kind of warranted right now.

But you'll feel much better for doing it.

Yeah, I don't know.

(BABY COOS)

SHANNON: Ooh, what's that, bubba? (CHUCKLES)

Dad, can I go play outside?

You're well enough to play?

Sick people need Vitamin D, you know?

- How do you know that? - 'Cause I'm smart.

Smart alec.

Alright.

What's that?

I brought it for show and tell.

I'll get bored sitting out there all alone.

Okay. Off you go.

Thanks, Dad.

We also have a number of extension programs on offer

for eligible students.

Yeah, I've got a meeting with the program coordinator.

Oh, terrific.

Worsfield!

This is Kamran Jafari. He's just started with us.

Kamran, this is Dane Worsfield.

He's in your year, so he'll show you around.

- Okay. - Yes, sir.

Thank you, sir.

I know you from somewhere. Do you play soccer?

Yeah, but not, like, in a league or anything.

But interschool soccer, right? Did you transfer here from Wesley?

Nah. Arcadia High.

My ex goes there.

Yeah, I know. Uh... Sabine. She's a good friend of mine.

(SCHOOL BELL RINGS)

I remember you now. From the gathering at that guy Mich's place.

Yeah, which your mates trashed.

Yeah, they were douchebags. Shouldn't have happened.

Mm.

How is Sabine, anyway?

You know what? I can find my own way around.

SHANNON: Ooh!

- (CHUCKLES) - Sorry, I lost control of it.

That's alright. No school for you today?

Oh, I felt a bit sick, so my teacher sent me home.

Oh, are you sure you should be out here then?

I feel better now.

- (BABY COOS) - (CHUCKLES)

Does Patch like cars?

He likes anything he can put in his mouth.

(BOTH CHUCKLE)

He's so cute.

Hi, Patch!

(BOTH CHUCKLE)

Can he talk yet?

He just babbles a lot.

But you can tell what the different noises mean.

(COOS)

That means that he's a fan of your toy.

He can play with it if he wants.

Do you want to play too?

Sure.

Bom-bom-bom. What is it?

(BOTH CHUCKLE)

Yes.

People call Voltaire a revolutionary,

but I'd call him tonight.

(MUSIC PLAYS LOUDLY)

(LAUGHTER AND CHATTER)

It's like "Who am I? But who are you?"

Hey, sorry to interrupt.

Um... I cannot find a spare desk anywhere on campus,

so I was just wondering would I be able...

Oh, beanbags are reserved for members of the French Society.

Sorry.

Yeah. I guess the big question is, "Who am I and who are you and..."

Does this thing work or...

Yeah.

(LAUGHTER)

Don't! Don't open it!

(STUDENTS COUGH)

What is that? What... What is that?

Someone nuked bolognaise then left it there.

What? And nobody bothered to clean it up?

Not our job.

Thanks for stinking up the place.

- Kamran. - Yes, sir?

- Come with me. - I've got Physics...

This is more important.

(CAMERA CLICKS)

Okay, you can relax, boys. I just need to change the lens.

I'm missing Physics for this?

- These things only go for 20 minutes. - Not your first time, huh?

Yeah, I get wheeled out most years for the students' brochure.

First time for you, though?

Yep.

Which means you're either a top-stream or scholarship.

I'm on scholarship. Just started.

Welcome, barnacle.

Barnacle?

Yeah. That's what they call you guys.

- Who's 'they'? - The full-fee paying kids.

Aren't you one of those?

Yeah, but my folks own a fish-and-chip shop.

You know? I'm talking about the spawn of CEOs, hedge-fund managers.

(GROANS) Look man, they can call me whatever the hell they like.

I'm going to be just as successful as their parents, so...

Could tell by the hair you're a confident guy.

Look, graduating from Embleton is pretty much a sure bet.

Going to a top school doesn't mean crap.

Oh, well, obviously you've gotta get good grades too.

Even then you need early acceptance into uni.

Those sweet internships,

strings pulled so you get the best jobs.

That stuff doesn't happen for barnacle boys.

Mm.

You've got to be a part of the club.

Who's in the club?

Guys like Dane Worsfield.

Dad's old money. Mum's a big politician.

What about you? Are you in the club?

Don't need those mini-Murdochs.

I'm going to become a professional online poker player.

Okay, boys, can I get you back, please?

Yeah.

Oh, Han Fu, can you come forward a bit, please?

(SIGHS) Huang Fu. How hard is it, really?

(SCOFFS)

Not hungry today, bubba?

I think that means he's not a fan of banana.

He's usually a guts for it.

Hmm. I think he's just too excited from playing with you.

(CHUCKLES) Can I hold him?

- (BABY GRIZZLES) - Maybe just once he settles a bit.

Huh, the battery's fallen out.

- What? - Of the remote.

Can you... Can you see it?

No.

Uh... Is it on the grass?

It... It's shiny, so it should stand out.

Just get up for a second. It might be on your clothes.

Oh, God.

What if he's swallowed it?

Maybe that's why he wasn't hungry.

He... He had the car in his mouth.

Did you see him put the remote control in his mouth?

- No. - (BABY CRIES)

Hamid!

I need to get Patch to the hospital! I think he's swallowed a battery!

OK, just stay calm. I will take you right now. Come on.

(BABY CRIES)

I'm sorry. It's like what I said,

it's got more to do with me than with...

Matt? Matt!

- He must have hung up. - You did the right thing.

I know.

And at least you faced your fear of awkward conversations.

Now I've gotta go have one

with the guy that's fallen asleep on my lever-arch file.

Wait. First there's something I should show you.

Okay.

(QUIETLY) Where are we?

Welcome to the mature-age hub.

Only students aged 25 and over are allowed in.

Then why did they let you in?

I was basically born an old man.

(WHISPERS) They just assume I belong.

But, hey, it's the best-kept secret on campus,

so don't go spreading the word.

Well... desks.

(MICROWAVE BEEPS)

Sunlight.

Silence.

I found my people.

Don't let them stick you into a leadership program.

It sounds good,

but they just send you to endless volunteer gigs at NGOs.

Alright.

Nah, man, no. Duty teacher might see.

I'm surprised you vape, actually.

Wait till you hit finals.

Nicotine and No-Doz will be your saviour.

You want to head to the mall for some food?

No, I can't, man. I've gotta go to work.

Part-time job?

Yeah, convenience store near where I live.

I feels you. I work three nights a week at the fish-and-chip shop.

- Yeah. - You should come by sometime.

Yeah, for sure, man, as long as you give me a discount or something.

Free crab stick maybe. See ya, man.

See ya.

Oi, Dane.

Sorry for being a tool this morning

when you were trying to show me around.

Cool.

Um... Sabine's doing well, by the way. She's good.

And she's over the whole thing now,

so there's no real reason for me to hold a grudge.

That's good. I'll see you round.

Yeah.

Thank you for emailing the policy. I'm printing it out now.

So you haven't read it yet?

I have, but my first copy was destroyed by a strawberry Big M.

Eugh. You drink that stuff?

If I said yes, would you judge me?

No, but your pancreas would.

It was a client's. He just left.

Are you comfortable with having clients in your home?

Well, the other day I caught one using my deodorant in the bathroom

and another eating leftovers from the fridge,

so no, not really.

But I'm trying to get my new practice off the ground.

So you've read the policy.

Yes, and Erika's right.

The headstone was included

and Aunty Mary's payments were up-to-date when she died.

So... what can we do?

Well, I'm going to lodge a complaint with Fair Trading.

Do you think that'll work?

If this matter reaches court, they'll lose.

Section 15.2 states that they'll approve or settle claims

within six months of death.

Oh, I didn't see that.

I kind of went cross-eyed after page 19.

Ah. It's on page 21.

Which should just be printing out right now.

Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, not again.

Deep breaths.

(INHALES DEEPLY, EXHALES)

KAT: This is all my fault.

No, it's not. These things happen.

No, Dad. You don't get it.

I'm not really sick.

I faked it.

You wanted to see Patch.

And I didn't really have show-and-tell.

I brought the car especially for him.

- And now it's hurt him. - We don't know that.

I'll go check with the nurse and see what we can find out.

No need for you to be here.

Kat was worried. She wanted to check in.

Doc says it's unlikely Patch swallowed the battery.

But they're doing a second X-ray just to be sure.

- So he's okay? - Should be.

- Can I go see him? - Shannon only for now.

You're best off going home.

We can wait.

Family only on the ward.

Go grab yourself something from the vending machine.

I will be with you in a tick, okay?

I've got a little girl

who was terrified that she hurt her baby brother

and all she wants to do is make sure he's okay.

Are you really going to deny her that?

Good life lesson for her,

you don't always get what you want.

You've got a right to be angry at me, but

don't take it out on my daughter.

You can try and keep me away from him for as long as you like,

but that doesn't change the fact that I'm his father.

(HUFFS)

UNCLE MAX: I've been thinking about your situation.

You need an office. What do you reckon about this one?

Well, it's definitely got potential.

Oh, what's the rent like?

Well, to be honest, it's been vacant for years,

so it's not like we rely on the income.

I've got to give you something.

Well, just pay whatever you can afford until your practice picks up.

- Are you sure? - Yeah.

If you don't mind sharing the space with Paul.

Who?

The resident possum. Lives in the roof.

He's pretty antisocial. Nocturnal even.

Oh, well, as long as he doesn't touch my snacks.

(CHUCKLES) No, but I might.

Nothing with powdered cheese, though.

- Deal. - Great. Let me show you around.

Great.

So is there a good coffee place nearby?

Ooh, forgot my bag.

Are you right, Uncle?

Yeah.

- I'll leave you girls to it. - Okay.

Thanks for this.

- KAM: Yo. - Hey, there he is.

Oh, man, you missed the funniest thing today at school.

This Year 9 kid dacked Mr Fraser when he was on yard duty.

- What? - SABINE: He had Superman undies on.

ROSE: And you could see the outline of his nuggets.

Kid's totally gonna get charged.

Hey, we're supposed to be asking Kam about his day.

Oh, yeah, how was it?

What gross hazing ritual did they do?

To be honest, the kids couldn't have cared less about me.

Did you make any friends?

Yeah, this one guy, Huang Fu.

Seems alright.

So you hooked up with the other ethnic kid in your year?

MICH: That's good, man. Stay real.

Don't let that snobby school turn you into a rock-job.

- Yeah. - Dane's already got that title.

Well, if they were giving out awards for being a rock-job,

Dane would have a whole trophy cabinet.

AMIRA: I totally forgot he goes to Embleton.

Did you see him?

Nah.

It's a big school. A lot of people.

MICH: Come on, let's go!

(SIGHS HEAVILY)

He'll sleep like a log.

- Oh! - All the excitement of today.

You don't think the mahjong crew will wake him?

- Cancelled. - Why?

Didn't know how long we'd be with Patch.

(SIGHS) One minute you leave him with me,

the next you're rushing to Emergency.

I feel so silly. I totally overreacted.

No, you didn't.

He could easily have swallowed it.

If in doubt with that sort of stuff, batteries, poisons,

always go to the hospital.

I was so freaked out

and then...

I just felt like an idiot.

Welcome to motherhood.

I still feel that way.

Thanks. For being there.

I just sat on my crumpet in the waiting room.

You had it covered, love.

- Gonna watch some idiot box? - Oh!

I think I'll take a shower.

Suit yourself.

(SIGHS)

(KNOCK AT DOOR)

I used a torch to search the garden.

Sorry for scaring you and Shannon.

That's alright. You didn't mean to.

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Whoa.

Dane just texted me.

Normally when I offer people promotions, they just say yes.

- The kids really... - Let their father step up.

If you don't take it, I'll have to advertise.

I'm... I'm sorry.

I've been lying to you.

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