Rosehaven

Why do I get the heavy end? My end's just as heavy!

Where does it go?

Mum, where do you want the couch?

In the living room.

Yes, I know. Where in the living room?

Near the front window.

Well, where are you putting the TV?

In front of the couch.

Are you sure you want the TV facing the window?

Because when the sun shines... I'm putting it down!

Use your legs.

What's wrong?

I'm just a little miffed Mum never told me she wanted to sell.

I mean, I wasn't living there anymore, but I grew up there.

I didn't find out until she'd already sold the place.

If it makes you feel better,

as her housemate, and I assume best friend, I too was left in the dark.

How's your new room? Oh, it's fine.

Barbara took the one with the ensuite.

Even though I called shotgun.

I would just use that toilet anyway

and I would look her in the eye as you use it.

Just leave the door wide open. Mmm.

Didn't you talk to her about it?

I mean, I'd want to know if my mum and dad were selling.

I've still got a bunch of Lego at their place.

Mum just dumped all my stuff in a cardboard box.

At least she didn't sell it.

Or find your porn mags.

Oh, I didn't think of that. You mean there WERE porn mags?

No. Gross.

I said no. Dirty boy!

There were no porn mags. Filthy...

No. ..dirty...

Hey, sorry I'm late. Hey.

Have you been lifting with your legs?

We have. OK.

So, I was trying to get my 10,000 steps up this morning...

But that's not important right now. Although, it IS important...

Anyway, I found something I think you should see.

What's happening?

I don't like walking this fast unless I have to pee.

Or if I'm trying to get to the car first to lock Daniel out.

Here.

Oh, God! What does "RRR" mean?

Redheaded...Rat-Rooter.

Sorry. Bruce used to call me this at school.

He said he wrote it on the concrete when we were in grade five

but refused to tell me where.

I thought he was bluffing.

Well, we can just change the meaning.

To...Royal...Redhead of the...Realm.

Or...Radical Robot...

No, I'll know what it means. I have to get rid of it.

I think it's cool. It's like your own star on the Walk of Fame.

Yeah, except it's on the pavement in Rosehaven and it says I root rats.

Sorry.

# Yeah, we know

# Even if we had so far to go

# Even if the pace is slow

# Well, I'll be coming home to you again

# If we find

# Something to feel that we belong

# If we could right all the wrongs

# Well, I'll be coming home to you again. #

It's been there for 25 years.

Just pretend you never saw it.

I can't un-see it. And I don't like how close it is to Mum's new place.

I'll think about it every time I'm over there.

Unbelievable! Everything OK?

I'm going to pick up some supplies for tonight.

What's happening tonight?

Jenny's coming!

She just called to tell me she's driving down.

Right now. Could have given me some bloody notice!

I can relate to that. Who's that?

My sister.

Oh, my God! Your sister is coming?

She's staying in town tonight.

We're all having dinner together. Seven o'clock.

OK! Call me if you see her.

Wow!

Barbara's sister? What's she like?

She's got to be tougher than Barbara if she's got her acting like that.

Does she ride a motorbike?

Is she a tattoo artist? Body builder?

She might be now.

What do you mean? How long since you've seen her?

Oh, 10-ish years. I didn't have much to do with her growing up.

10 years? Why so long?

Well, I've only heard Mum's side of the story,

but according to her, it's none of my business.

Aren't you curious?

Well, yeah, but Mum never tells me anything, so... (BLOWS RASPBERRY)

Where are you going?

I'm gonna head out for a bit.

OK, well, if everyone's leaving, I'm leaving too.

Where are you going? With you.

Oh.

Welcome to Green Valley Council. How can I help you?

Uh, we'd like to inquire

about getting a public footpath reconcreted.

Please hold. (TYPES)

OK.

They're coming.

Thanks.

You wanted Infrastructure and Amenities?

Uh, maybe. I'd like to get a public footpath reconcreted.

OK. Well, who am I speaking to?

Daniel McCallum. And Emma Dawes.

That's Emma Dawes, not Em Adores.

Uh, whereabouts is this footpath?

Declan Avenue in Rosehaven.

And why does it need to be redone?

Uh, someone has carved an offensive slogan into the concrete.

Is it a safety hazard?

Well, I mean, you can't trip on it, but it's offensive.

Unless it's a safety hazard,

then it's not policy to replace a footpath.

OK, so, if someone writes a comment into wet cement

that the whole neighbourhood finds extremely offensive,

you won't fix it?

What's the comment?

"Danny is an RRR."

Redheaded rat-rooter.

What's your name again?

Daniel. Danny for short.

And does the whole neighbourhood find this offensive, or just you?

Well, there could be other people in the neighbourhood called Daniel.

OK, well, maybe it IS a tripping hazard.

I mean, if you're on rollerblades

and your wheels get caught in one of the indents made by the letters,

you could fall and hurt yourself.

We haven't received any complaints.

I'M complaining. I'm sorry, but I can't help you.

What if we fix it ourselves? You can't.

It has to be done by a council-approved tradesperson

and we have to approve the work.

OK, well, you just lost my vote.

I'm not an elected official.

Well, whoever hired you has lost my vote.

I'm not hired by an elected...

Well, have fun scraping a bunch of dead rollerbladers off the pavement!

We might go. Went too far, didn't I?

Just a bit.

Maybe we call them and pretend to be other people in the neighbourhood

who also want it fixed.

I can do a British accent. They'd never buy it.

But what if I can do a real good one?

Ugh! You do one.

Um... (BAD MIDLANDS ACCENT) Are you gonna eat that muffin?

Oh, you're right. Oh! That was really good.

Whew! Am I in England?!

Daniel! Oh, my goodness. Is that you?

Hi. Aunty Jenny. Yeah.

You've grown into a very handsome man.

Oh, uh...uh, thank you.

And who's this lovely lady?

I'm Emma. Nice to meet you.

I never get to meet any of Daniel's family.

Apart from Barbara, obviously.

Us McCallums tend to spread out. Can conquer more ground that way.

I'm in Hobart. Ooh, the city!

What are you doing here, Daniel? You're not working here, are you?

Uh, yes. Yes, I am.

Well, good for you! (CHUCKLES)

Barbara doesn't tell me very much, I'm afraid.

She must be very proud of you.

Yeah...

Are you two a...couple?

No!

Daniel begged me to leave the mainland to come help him out.

Well, I didn't even ask, but...

So Barbara has her own little team.

She's doing so well.

I feel like deep down she knows how lucky she is.

Can you believe she sold the house? I was very surprised.

You...didn't know she was selling?

No, but she knows more about real estate than me.

Oh.

Hello, Jen. Babs!

So good to see you.

"Babs"!

You look well. Really well.

You too.

How about we have a seat in my office?

Ooh. The office! (CHUCKLES)

Sounds lovely.

Aunty Jenny didn't know either.

Do you think Barbara will let me call her Babs?

I want to be there the first time you try it.

The office looks different.

We've moved. Oh.

So strange being back here after so long.

I was happy to find the bakery still makes the best vanilla slice around.

I'm more of a hedgehog woman myself.

So...you sold our house.

I did. Can I ask why?

I wanted to move and it was a seller's market.

Don't suppose you thought of telling me?