Weaverfish

Primary school class 2004

That was the last time we were there.

Probably one of the last times we were all together.

I had no interest in going back.

They shut the place down after Will Carter went missing.

Nine years old.

He was in the year below so I only knew him by face.

But that was pretty much the end of trips

to Fountainhead Creek as I knew it.

It was no place for kids.

After that summer we all went off to secondary school.

At the time, I remember, it seemed like a big deal.

But after a while, life just happened

and we never looked back.

We grew up.

We changed.

D'you know that when stags compete y'know when they

fight each other at the start of mating season that the winning

stag naturally releases a surge of testosterone?

Really?

Yep. Then he get's to mate with all the ladies-

that's the prize. Loser gets nothing.

Ouch.

What's this got to do with anything?

I think the first time I fell in love

with Charlotte Menary I was seven years old.

She kissed me on the cheek during break time

after I helped pick up the remains

of her broken pencil case.

She probably won't remember that.

But me - being the kind of tit I am - I never forgot.

Charlotte has been seeing my best friend Matt

for nearly a year.

He's a cool guy - but also kind of a prick.

He'll never know how lucky he is.

Mmm, smells good Angie!

Oh, timing! Leg or breast Matt?

Ooh, tough choice!

And this is me.

Reece.

Most of me is locked inside.

At least that's how I feel.

Aww, come on, get your stuff

Char and Abby are already at the jetty!

So it's happening now?

Yeah- why is it so fucking dark?

Oh, I was developing but they weren't --

Oops! Sorry.

It's fine.

Well where's your bag then?

Listen, Matt - I'm not really feeling it anymore.

What? Why?

Matt.

Aww, come on Reece, you gotta come to this one!

Where we going then?

The fucking Fountainhead!

Fountainhead Creek?

Yeah! Mike found a way in!

He won't even remember me.

Course he will!

And the girls wanna see you too!

Yeah.

I'm talking about Joe fucking Richardson!

Err - we were ten!

You'll remember when you see her!

Her and her friend hang out with Mike and the band

and from what I hear they're sluts!

Sometimes with Matt

it's easier to just give in and say yes.

That's how he gets what he wants.

Aww, he's wearing that shirt you bought him.

Really?

She's still a bit - with me.

Remember what I told you about women?

Tell me I'm right.

It's Mike! What's going on with my hair?

'Au naturel'! - Shit, shit!

All aboard ladies!

Woo!

Believe it or not I have no vivid memory of Mike

Even the most unforgettable people are forgettable.

I wonder what that makes me?

Here, come on!

You don't believe me?

Alright.

Ooh, nearly

nearly

Hey! Not fair!

You went Lakes with Matt didn't ya?

Yeah.

You're still friends? That's so sweet!

Reece, if I were you mate

I'd watch out for this one.

Don't act like you know the boy!

I know Shannon!

You know Sh--?

Shannon Buckmaster?

SHA-nnon! Yeah.

If I were you Reece, I'd look out for her.

Too late, Gav's fucked her!

Mate come on, that's his sister!

What?

Oh shit.

Sorry mate, I didn't mean that.

She is seventeen Mike.

Ho ho ho! Even worse!

Shannon you dirty little bitch!

Just you wait 'til big bro gets home-

He ain't gonna be happy you've been out and about

getting it out!

Mike!

Reece, I wouldn't worry

what it is, right

it's 'cos girls like Shannon

feel comfortable around guys like Gav

'cos he has the outer appearance of a caring homosexual.

Thing is, me and Gav

exude an-

aura of sensitivity.

and then when girls come to us

we're like - BANG, BANG BANG BANG BANG!

fucking Rambo!

Ha ha ha!

The perimeter fence

was something we'd grown to accept in our small town.

Like the way you accept roadworks

or a construction site.

Lend us a hand someone.

Oh my God!

We should-- just about!

Good, 'cause I'm not swimming in that!

You won't have to!

For Mike -

the fence symbolised everything we

had been denied at Fountainhead Creek.

Getting to the other side was unthinkable.

It's piss! Come on.

It was an escape.

Just tease this slightly.

Now I know you're good at teasing!

It's gone high tide Mike.

I know!

So when I shout go

I need you to start easing the boat through.

Might wanna hold on to your bag!

Ready?

Off you go Jo!

Slowly!

Shit!

I'm so sorry.

I'm shit at driving.

Ha ha, take your shirt off!

That's better!

That's it Newbury!

Places like the Fountainhead

always seemed so big and exciting

when you're a kid.

And that was what we all grew up treasuring.

Me, Matt, Charlotte -

You guys need a hand?

Oh yeah?!

No one saw any danger in it.

We need a word.

Why?

Just -

What was that about between you and Jo on the boat?

What, arm wrestling?

You let her take your shirt off

right in front of Charlie! I mean, what the fuck!

Well she fucking ripped it!

That's a bullshit excuse!

How is that an excuse?!

'Cos it is!

If someone ripped my skirt

I wouldn't let them take it off!

Why the fuck not!

Heya.

Hi.

How are y--

Charlie!

I just wanted to say,

Sorry

Listen -

just be careful, OK?

I am being careful.

Well, not just careful- caring.

Just - think about what you're doing

and how it might look to everyone else.

Oh like you do basically?

Anyway-

Matty boy!

Are you ditching me?

Sorry to steal him away!

Can I come?

It's muscles I need, Abby-

not a pretty face!

I guess he's just, like -

really passionate about his music

it's nice-

I knew you liked him!