Tangle

God doesn't play dice with the universe.

Einstein said that.

When something happens, it's because of circumstances that already exist.

Every action is the consequence of another action.

My sister's return will seem like

the incident that will set off a chain of events.

But really, we've always been right in the middle of it all.

Is that her? Nuh-uh.

Is that her? No. She's blonde. I think.

Which I guess is where our children are now as well.

It's hard to imagine they were babies once.

I remember staring at their little toes.

They looked like frozen peas that had changed colour.

Is that her? No.

Hope we didn't miss her.

And now, I look at my children and sometimes I wonder who they are.

When I was young, my parents used to wonder who my sister was,

or where she was.

Why did we have to get up so early?

It's good for you to get up early.

Why did she tell you she was coming?

Maybe she missed her flight somewhere.

Ah, no. Nothing's that simple.

I know, I know.

And I know how bad this must look to you.

But the thing is, you know,

I borrowed this handbag from a friend of mine.

It was sort of a present from her

because I was coming back home, and she knew I loved it.

I mean, I suppose, you know, I could give you the name of my friend.

It's just that she's... she's sort of famous.

She's really famous, actually,

um, so I would prefer not to.

I mean, I know I keep saying this, but I mean, you know, it's empty.

No.

No, no, no, no.

Can we go home now?

Yeah.

Let's go.

What is it about being a part of a family that we can't let go of?

Shut the door!

Ahh!

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15!

Happy birthday. Mwah! Thank you.

Oh, cool. Oh, cool, cool.

Hmm, I wonder.

Ah-ha!

Ah. Seminal. Seminal.

The Sunnyboys. 'AIone With You'.

The first album I ever bought with my own money, at 15.

# We can wash away the bad memories together... #

Oh, my God.

# Close the doors to the past forever... #

Sorry to call you in, boss.

We screwed up the concrete pour.

Johnny, Johnny, Johnny.

I know. I'm sorry.

And I was in such a good fuckin' mood. I was in a great mood.

We're getting it sorted right now, OK?

Hey. You got my invoice?

When will I get paid? Hmm?

When will I get paid? When do you get paid?

You get paid when I'm ready to pay you, that's when you get paid.

No! You pay me now. Or no more work.

What, do you want me to dob you in? Is that what you want? Piss off.

You're going to pay me what you owe me, yeah?

Fuck off, slope, or I will fucking thump you.

Get outta here! Ah!

Fuck off!

That saved us a buck or two.

What happened? Why didn't you call me?

I can't believe I'm actually finally here! That flight is so long.

Shit, haven't we got old!

Look, you're getting those jowly things like Mum.

Have I got them? Oh, you got Mum's skin though, didn't you?

At least I didn't get her teeth.

Little Gigi!

Mwah!

Now, I didn't get any presents, you know,

because if you start with one...

Here you go, babes.

She looks a bit like me, don't you think?

Dying to know why you're back.

God, it's so good to see you.

So you missed another plane?

No, some Customs guy tried to hit on me.

Oh, you smell like sex!

You're the one blowing the Customs guy.

Dad!

What's up with the accent? When did you become Kylie Minogue?

I always spoke like this.

Yeah? Mmm.

So why'd you come back?

Because I know it's so hard for you to live without me.

...Germany. And I studied cartography at Moscow State University.

Yuri, are you still there? Yes, I can hear you.

And after that?

I was dealing with problems of altitude physiology

and space flight effects.

Because you knew you wanted to be a cosmonaut?

Yes. Yes, I suppose that I had already wanted to do it.

Romeo, Romeo.

Bet you are a bit of a Romeo.

I remember you.

Really? Yeah.

Where's Mum?

Well, don't run away!

Do you see much of Max? Yeah.

Yeah? Yeah.

It's his birthday today.

Yeah, we have to go to some party for him tonight.

And what's wrong with that? Oh, he's a nigel.

You're pretty cute. Yeah, I do alright.

When I used to change your nappy, I used to tickle your balls.

Oh, Jesus, Nat.

You've got a game today, don't you? No, I'm not playing.

Why not? I got a bye.

He's pretty cocky. Yep, he does alright.

How long are you gonna stay for?

Don't have any plans.

Oh, yeah?

Well, don't bring any guys back here, alright?

Or you're out.

Just so we're clear.

So it's OK if it's a girl then?

Just wanted to be clear.

Go on, mate.

Be afraid of the big bad wolf.

He's 15.

And don't bring any of your rah rah shit back here.

Rah rah?

You know what the fuck I'm talking about.

Hello?

Yeah, no, I can't... I can't do it, mate.

Yeah, mate.

No, it's my son's birthday.

Oh, Jesus, I'm a politician, not a socialite.

Yeah, no, no, no, I can't.

Well, having my face there is not gonna make a difference.

If they're gonna cut her throat, they're gonna cut her throat.

Yeah, OK. OK.

Oh, great.

Was there ice and glasses on that list?

Oh, great, yeah. Thanks.

Just put 'em on that table there. Yeah.

Is this for tonight? Yep.

Don't even think about it. This isn't for you.

So, why is there alcohol?

For the adults.

Hey, Max! Hey, where are you going? Max!

Just here, thanks.

There's another case of red? Yeah? Great, thanks.

I love watching you work.

Yeah, I love watching you work too.

Do you think it's gonna happen anytime soon?

It's a 15-year-old's party. Yeah, with 25 adults!

These glasses are filthy.

I'm sure you've got it all under control.

Tim! I'm just gonna get out of this suit.

These are filthy!

Hey, where are the kids? They've both gone out.

What are you reading?

Good? Mm.

Have you figured out what we're supposed to do about tonight?

No.

She must know it's his birthday.

So?

Oh, shit!

Do you think she saw it? She must have seen it.

What are we gonna do?! Drug her.

Oh, you can't say that. What if she's N. A?

Just give her a glass of wine, give her a couple of sleepers, we go.

And you don't tell Christine that Nat's back in the country.

Not tonight, anyway.

I want to have another baby.

Er, what? What did you say?

You're fucking kidding me, right?

Is this 'cause you're bored? No.

It's what I want.

Alright.

Well, I guess you're gonna have to fuck me, aren't ya?

I know that.

Alright.

Come on.

Oh... fuck.

Hey! Shh, shh, don't wake her.

We'll leave while she's still asleep.

# Chickadee, I wish it were me, I wish it were me

# Chickadee, I wish it were me I wish it were me

# Chickadee, I wish it were me

# Soaking up the sun, swimming in the sea

# Chickadee, I wish it were me I wish it were me... #

Hello.

Hey. Hi. Pat, how are ya?

No.

Mate, I'm not asking you to put your cock on the block.

You do favours all the time.

That's not a favour, mate.

I'll do the best tender.

No.