Neighbours 9116 19th September 2024
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00:00Previously on Neighbours.
00:02There's something going on between Mum and that guy.
00:04We're just not going to be able to be friends anymore.
00:06I should have ended things the moment something happened.
00:08Lassiter's now owns the cafe.
00:10What about Paul?
00:11Forget about him.
00:12Trace, can you hear me?
00:13And you'll have to stay for this observation.
00:15We can put Nicola out on the lease.
00:17I thought she was staying short term.
00:19Yeah, so did I.
00:20So now every time Isla wakes up, she's going to expect her mum to be here.
00:23Nick, David and I have an agreement.
00:26I'm not sure I'll still be legally buying them.
00:28Let me legally adopt Isla.
00:58Neighbours, people have been good friends.
01:07So does that mean Nicola's never moving back with Aaron and your mum?
01:10Nah, no idea.
01:11She's dealing with one crisis at a time.
01:13What did Krista say?
01:14Didn't say anything.
01:15She's too busy locking horns with Paul.
01:17Oh.
01:18Since when are you doing meditation classes?
01:22I don't, but I heard that it reduces stress.
01:25Because things between you and Dad are just so tense?
01:30No, that's not what I meant.
01:32I just have a lot on my plate at the moment with work and uni.
01:36Anyway, I'm about to hand over.
01:39I've got to get out of here.
01:40Do you guys want a coffee?
01:42Sure.
01:43Ah, yes please.
01:44Okay.
01:50The whole vibe between her and Dad is just so off.
01:53They'll figure it out.
01:55They're a solid couple.
01:59They were.
02:05And then he put Nicolette on the lease without even asking me.
02:08I was right there.
02:09Yeah, Leo, I've got to go.
02:11Okay, love you, bye.
02:14Welcome to our new office.
02:18There's nothing wrong with the old one.
02:20You are in here.
02:24Finally your own space.
02:27Yeah, it'll do.
02:30How was Trace this morning?
02:32Yeah, better.
02:33But I need to get back there, so come on, let's get on with it.
02:36Okay.
02:37We need to discuss getting a new manager for Harold's.
02:40Oh, now you want to discuss Harold's with me.
02:44I could advertise for the job online.
02:48Next on the agenda is the fundraiser for the Erinsborough Police Department.
02:52Oh, I forgot that we'd agreed to that.
02:54I don't suppose a raffle's going to cut it, is it?
02:57I've been doing some research lately,
02:59and the three events that have brought in the most funds in the past have been the casino night.
03:03No, I refuse to turn this place into a low-rent gambling den.
03:08Okay, then the fashion parade was also very popular.
03:11There's an idea.
03:12Now, why don't we just bring Montana Marcel back into town?
03:15Well, obviously this time we wouldn't pick a designer who's being chased for tax evasion.
03:19Yeah, well, it's not happening.
03:20Okay, well, that leaves my personal favourite, the male review.
03:24No. No, 100% no.
03:28It's old and it's been done to death.
03:30Yeah, it's a crap-pleaser.
03:32It is cheap and it is tacky.
03:34And that's why people like it.
03:36You know what? If people like Magic Mike that much, let them go see the movie, eh?
03:40Alright, then what's your brilliant idea, Paul?
03:42If you're going to knock down every suggestion that I make,
03:44why don't you come up with one on your own?
03:47Why don't you come up with one on your own?
04:06Ah, I was just making a get-well card for Therese.
04:10Very cute.
04:14What's happened?
04:16I've just told Nicolette that I want to start the adoption process.
04:19I just need some time to think about it.
04:22What is there to consider, Nick?
04:23Well, you've just dumped this on me right this second.
04:25No, no, no. I am Isla's father and all I want is the paperwork to make it official.
04:29I feel like you're pressuring me.
04:36Nick just likes having all the power and she doesn't want to give it up.
04:40So the sooner I can lock this down the better.
04:42So the keg delivery is going to be here in another hour but I'm going to need you to sign for it.
04:50And if you have any problems you just give me a call.
04:54Okay.
04:56Hey.
04:58Hey.
05:00How was work?
05:02You must be drowning in statements and things.
05:04No, actually.
05:08Everything's pretty good on my end.
05:10Right.
05:14What are you up to for the rest of the day?
05:18Don't laugh but I'm going to give a meditation class a go.
05:24Why would I laugh at that? I think that's great.
05:26I hope so.
05:30Do you mind if I tag along?
05:32I mean, only if it's okay.
05:34You don't need to go back to the station.
05:36I worked so late last night that I've only got the rest of the morning off.
05:42Do you need to get that?
05:44No, just spam.
05:46So why don't we meet at home and go in together?
05:50Sorry?
05:52Meditation.
05:54Oh.
05:56Yeah, of course. Yeah, great.
05:58Cool. See you there.
06:00Okay.
06:06Hey.
06:12Hey.
06:14Oh, thanks for coming in.
06:16There's a few files to put up.
06:18Plus, Therese keeps sending me work emails from the hospital.
06:20Yeah, I think her car crash has slowed her down a little.
06:24I get the sense she's trying not to think about Tony.
06:26I suspect you're right.
06:28Right, okay, what can I do to help?
06:30Okay.
06:32Hi, Kennedy.
06:34Gino Esposito, my word!
06:38It's been years!
06:42And you are exactly as I remember,
06:44apart from the grey hair,
06:46which I can help cover up if you'd like.
06:48Gino is going to be our newest resident.
06:50Ah, that's wonderful.
06:52He'll really be thrilled.
06:54I'll be good to catch up with the old spunk.
06:56Book us a spot on the next musical theatre excursion.
06:58Are you still in touch with Lynn?
07:00Birthdays, Christmases, the occasional hair show.
07:02I am retired.
07:04There's a slight problem with Gino's furniture.
07:08It's like my personality, Carl.
07:10I have a bit too much.
07:12Which is why it's taking up all that space in the courtyard.
07:16I was wondering what that was.
07:18It's all good quality stuff.
07:20Don't worry, we'll come up with a solution.
07:22The thing is, Gino, it's actually your responsibility.
07:24You've got to be kidding me.
07:26What?
07:28He's in the emergency.
07:30He's given notice effective immediately.
07:32I'm going to have to go down.
07:34Gino, I'm sorry to rush off, but wonderful to have you here.
07:36OK.
07:38So Susie,
07:40did darling Lynn
07:42tell you about her latest voyage?
07:44Oh, yes.
07:46Yes.
07:48It doesn't matter what I do.
07:50Aaron's paranoid that I'm out to get him.
07:52So you didn't finish the conversation?
07:54How could I? He ambushed me.
07:56I don't know if this is a dumb question, but doesn't adoption
07:58just formalise the arrangement that you already have?
08:00It makes it more official. Which is bad because?
08:02Because he could try and take Isla away from me.
08:04I think you know better than to hurt his own daughter.
08:06Well, I'm not going to take that risk.
08:08Can't you see that what you're worried about
08:10is exactly what Aaron is scared of?
08:12I've told him that I would never keep him away from Isla.
08:14So you're expecting him to trust you
08:16without giving anything in return?
08:18If only David could see you now.
08:22How are you doing?
08:24Don't even start, Mum.
08:28I just came to ask how you were.
08:30No, you've come to give me a lecture.
08:34Why are you always your own worst enemy?
08:36And there we go.
08:38Everyone is just trying to help you, but
08:40if there's a way to make things worse, then you'll always find it.
08:42Mum, now's not really a good time.
08:44No, it's fine. I don't expect her support.
08:46You'll never be on my side
08:48about anything, will you?
08:51Welcome, everyone.
08:53Thank you for attending.
08:57Let's all now close our eyes
09:00and find our moment of peace.
09:07Deep breaths, everyone.
09:16Wind, wind, wind.
09:20It's too loud.
09:22Sorry.
09:24Sorry.
09:44Thanks, mate.
09:45I thought Paul would have been happy having his own office.
09:48Oh, I thought this might be the case.
09:50Well, he used to share that office with Therese, so
09:52he likes having someone close to battle with.
09:54Well, he's certainly shut down every
09:56suggestion that I had for the fundraiser.
09:58So back to the drawing board, then?
10:00No. Out of all the suggestions that I put through,
10:02Paul hated the male review the most,
10:04so that's the one I'm going to run with.
10:06Don't you think it might be better to go with a fashion show?
10:08A bit more family friendly?
10:10Oh, hey Mel. If you could choose,
10:12would you rather attend a fashion show
10:14or a male review?
10:16A review as in?
10:18Hot men getting their gear off.
10:20Oh, how is that even a question?
10:22The last show I went to,
10:24the boys were all dressed in
10:26cowboy outfits, but when I say
10:28dressed, I actually mean...
10:30Chaps and hats.
10:32Is it getting hot in here, or is it just me?
10:36Well, I am hosting an event right here at Lasseter's,
10:38so I expect you to attend.
10:40With the cowbells on.
10:42It's a winner, I know it.
10:44Well, I guess Aaron used to be an exotic dancer, so...
10:46There you go, I've got
10:48a ready-made consultant.
10:50You know Dad's going to be furious
10:52though, right?
10:54Well, you did say that he likes to battle.
11:00What are you doing?
11:02I told Mum and Dad to see me.
11:04This is the first time in ages I've stopped being awkward with each other.
11:06How awkward can it be
11:08sitting silently next to someone?
11:14Shut up.
11:18So sorry.
11:20So sorry.
11:22Stop it.
11:24Okay.
11:26Everyone,
11:28thank you.
11:30For those who would like to take our class seriously,
11:32I hope to see you again.
11:40Come on.
11:42Move.
11:46Well, that was kind of fun.
11:48Yeah, of course you think it's fun.
11:50You're always like a good fart joke.
11:52I didn't mean it like that.
11:54It was just good to have a laugh.
11:56I mean, we haven't done anything like that lately.
11:58Yeah.
12:00I mean, my cheeks are a bit sore.
12:02Out of practice.
12:04Your cheeks didn't sound out of practice to me.
12:08Shut up.
12:10Shh.
12:12Hey.
12:16I missed this.
12:18Yeah, me too.
12:24Oh, hey guys.
12:26What are you doing here?
12:32Well, if the neurologist
12:34is positive, that's a good sign.
12:36Yeah.
12:38Alright.
12:40I'll see you soon, Trace.
12:44I decided to go with the male review.
12:52I've decided to go with the male review.
12:54Well, you didn't get back to me
12:56with another idea. And I've already locked in
12:58the dates with the youth outreach.
13:00So you can get back on the blower and tell them that it's not going to happen.
13:02No. I've done extensive market research
13:04and there's a big community support
13:06for the male review.
13:08What do you mean market research?
13:10What, did you go out in the street and ask some random woman a few questions?
13:12Did you?
13:14Sorry, but the dates are locked in
13:16and I've already started recruiting male performers.
13:18So my objections
13:20mean absolutely nothing.
13:22You made a captain's call.
13:24And a good one. You'll see.
13:26Krista.
13:30Just remember this is a two-way street.
13:36Okay.
13:46Before I say anything, I just want to make the point
13:48that I always put my daughter first.
13:52I think you're right.
13:56We should make it all official.
13:58For Isla's sake and for yours.
14:00Okay.
14:02Great.
14:04So should we tell Isla tonight at dinner?
14:06Yeah.
14:08I guess we can do that, yeah.
14:10We can make a celebration out of it.
14:12Maybe get a cake.
14:14Seeing as we'll all be living together again.
14:16Excuse me?
14:18Well, now that we've cleared everything up
14:20I don't see any reason
14:22why I shouldn't be here.
14:24Weren't you about to sign the lease?
14:26I haven't signed anything.
14:28Nick, the whole reason we're going down
14:30that path is because I'm scared of what you
14:32might do unless I have everything
14:34in writing.
14:36So I've said yes to everything that you want
14:38but you're still going to punish me?
14:40You're the one who wrote the list.
14:42But I don't think that Aaron is saying that it's
14:44forever.
14:46Of course you're backing him.
14:48I just want what's best for everyone.
14:50But I'm the one losing out here
14:52and it would be nice if you cared about that.
15:02I'm sorry about the delay. We're a little understaffed.
15:04Carl?
15:06You're not answering your phone.
15:08No, I'm slammed here, darling.
15:10I can't find a replacement.
15:12It turns out the Ralph's family emergency is
15:14he got himself another job.
15:16He had to start immediately.
15:18Well, surely he can find someone to fill in.
15:20I could really use your help to sort out Gino's furniture.
15:22We've got to get that courtyard fixed.
15:24I'll close up.
15:26No, no.
15:28I couldn't ask you to do that.
15:30I can't have her coming back to all that mess in the courtyard.
15:34We'll work on a solution together.
15:36Okay.
15:42Hey.
15:43Hi. This is a nice surprise.
15:45Well, I thought I'd come see Dad and check out the new space.
15:47Well, your Dad just went to the hospital
15:49but he should be back soon.
15:51Ray, um, Abby wanted to come
15:53see Trevor tonight, if that's okay.
15:55Not a good time?
15:57It's just really tense
15:59over there with Nicola.
16:01Still?
16:03She keeps snapping at everybody and I'm just trying to avoid her if I can.
16:05Okay, well, we can make other plans then.
16:07Hmm.
16:09Okay.
16:13I'd made the furniture myself
16:15but those pieces are sturdy.
16:17Made in Florence.
16:19And where will I put them?
16:21Well, Gino, maybe you could look at putting them into storage.
16:23Carl, any suggestions?
16:25Oh, sorry. Yeah, I'll put an ad up
16:27to get more workers.
16:29I would have thought I'd have more interest by now.
16:31Is it how much you're paying people?
16:33Well, yeah, it's legal.
16:35If I pay more than minimum wage, I can't turn a profit.
16:37And how are those profits going to look
16:39if you can't get the staff to keep the place open?
16:41Well, the ad has barely been live for an hour.
16:43I don't think there's any reason to pay now.
16:45There's a labour shortage, Carl,
16:47in case you hadn't heard.
16:49If you don't pay to sharpen your scissors,
16:51you can't offer a good haircut.
16:57After our chat, I asked Nicolette
16:59if I could legally adopt Isla.
17:01And she agreed.
17:03Oh, that's great, isn't it?
17:05Your legal clarity certainly
17:07leaves less scope for disagreements.
17:09Yeah, the only thing is that Nic thought
17:11that it meant that she'd be living back at Jane's again.
17:13That's a bit awkward.
17:15Not ready for that?
17:17Look, for Isla's sake,
17:19I know that having all of us under the one roof
17:21is the best thing.
17:23But?
17:25I just don't trust Nic.
17:27And today is case in point.
17:29I mean, I tried to ask her something that I didn't think
17:31was that unreasonable, and she immediately
17:33tried to leverage it for her own advantage.
17:37I just can't see us getting back to where we were.
17:41I never said I was going to sign up for ASIO, OK?
17:43Oh, but why not?
17:45I mean, you'd be so good at it.
17:47I'm not sitting here making
17:49fun of you trying to meditate, am I?
17:51Excuse me? Who's trying?
17:53Hey!
17:55Back me up!
17:57No way, I am not saying a thing.
17:59Well, you don't need to worry
18:01because I won't be
18:03going back to that class any time soon.
18:07Don't.
18:09This is what I needed to see.
18:11This is why I was hiding out, OK?
18:13Things have been so off between
18:15you two lately.
18:19Sorry you've been so worried about Isai.
18:21Yeah.
18:23You don't have to be.
18:25Mum, your phone's going off.
18:27Oh.
18:29Sorry.
18:35More spam?
18:39Just some uni stuff.
18:51Yeah.
18:59Harold's feels like a second home today.
19:01I know, right?
19:03I guess Paul wanted to meet me here.
19:05Probably to give me another lecture on why I shouldn't have bought this place.
19:07Hmm.
19:09Why don't you crush a mine tonight?
19:11Dad's out and it'll be in the click free zone.
19:15Can I take your order?
19:17I'm back!
19:19I'm the new manager.
19:21Yeah, and now that you've signed the contract
19:23I'll shoot it across to HR as soon as possible.
19:25Yeah, perfect, Paul.
19:27Coffee, Cesar?
19:29Yeah, thanks.
19:31Thanks.
19:33What are you doing?
19:35You know the job hasn't even been advertised yet.
19:37No, but Nicolette's managed Harold's before
19:39and I don't think we're going to find a better candidate.
19:41How would we know that unless we give
19:43other people a chance?
19:45It's also a nice thank you to Nicolette
19:47for letting Aaron go ahead with the adoption process.
19:51That shouldn't have any bearing on the decision at all.
19:53I made a captain's call.
19:59Right, so in other words, this is payback.
20:03I hired the best person for the job.
20:05And the fact that it would
20:07annoy me is just all part of the fun.
20:09I mean, that's why you wanted to meet me here, right?
20:13You're not liking it so much now that the shoe's on the other foot, eh?
20:17No.
20:21See?
20:23I told you your parents would sort it out.
20:25No.
20:31Hey, Sades.
20:33Yeah, I've got to go.
20:35Can I call you back?
20:47No.
20:51Coming up on Neighbours.
20:53What are you doing here?
20:55Carl? He's up to something.
20:57He might even be planning another job.
20:59It's just I saw Wendy and Quinn together
21:01and I don't really know what to make of it.
21:03Really?
21:05Should I tell Sadie?
21:07What's wrong?