Amazing Grace

Oh, you're up already! Happy birthday!

Thanks.

What's wrong with you?

Oh, I thought you would've seen it.

It's just something little. You can open it whenever.

Thank you.

Oh... Sorry.

Yeah, no, of course. It's the big day.

OK, um, I will be back early afternoon

and then we can get cracking on that dinner of yours.

Is Grandma coming?

Do you want her to?

Then she's coming.

OK, I... uh, I really have to go.

Well, have a great day.

I'm excited for tonight.

So, do you think balloons are too much?

For an 18th?

Yeah. Not the crappy ones. The helium ones.

Uh... Unless they're full of alcohol.

Yeah, that's a terrible idea.

Righto.

Killjoy. It's exciting, though, huh?

Little family affair for you. Huh? Yeah.

Mmm. You too.

What do you mean? You, Laney, your sperm...

What... No. No, no, no. No, no, no, that was, um...

That's purely hypothetical.

That was just two friends... shooting shit over a dinner.

Alright. Does she know about that, 'Sperminator'?

Yeah, I think... Sperminator? Don't. Yuck.

And I definitely didn't say yes. There was no... I definitely didn't.

There was no verbal confirmation.

Did she say there was verbal confirmation?

OK. Celina. So, it's a first baby. Uncomplicated pregnancy.

The only thing we kind of need to keep an eye on... is her family.

I've handled many a family in my time, Grace Cresswell.

I got you covered. OK. We'll see.

Yiayia. Good. You are here, eh?

We're here. And who is this?

This is Max. Max, this is Celina's grandmother. Yiayia.

Oh, please, please. Help yourself to food.

There's moussaka, there's salads, whatever you want.

Yiayia, you don't mess around.

Of course not. Hey, George.

Hey, Grace. Dimitri.

You made it.

Is this more food? Oh, this is nothing.

Nothing?

Eva. Hi. How you going? Hey. Good.

There's so much to do, guys. Outside, outside.

Uh, where should we put our stuff? Uh, just here is fine.

OK.

Hey, uh, just so you know, I was put on the spot by Laney.

Yeah, she does that.

Hey, she's on the way. Oh, OK.

Paithia, fiyetai apo ekei!

'Cause if I'd known that she was actually asking me...

Max... Not the time.

Roger that.

Oh, Grace, finally. Celina. Hi. How you feeling?

Oh, I'm calm. Breathing. Good.

Oh, who's this? Uh, this is Max.

He's gonna be assisting today. Oooh...

Hey, how about we, um... how about we find a quiet room

and we can check out and the bub?

Yep.

Come on, bub. Oh, I know. Oh... Oh...

Hey. Happy birthday.

Thanks.

What do you want to do today?

You want to watch a movie or something?

Dad, you don't have to hang out with me. I'm not five.

Your mum would be so proud of you, you know.

Anyway, I'll see you in a bit, birthday girl.

Dad, please don't make a... fuss...

Come on. Yeah, come on...

I'm sorry. You are nowhere close.

You're kidding.

Best thing to do - go home, have some paracetamol, get some rest.

With Tilly and Flynn running round,

Mum chasing after them, it's chaos.

Oh, well, can't Eric take them out for a bit?

We broke up about six months ago.

Oh, Martha... Are you OK?

I knew it was over after our second.

And to be honest, it's been easier without him.

Sit tight. Let me see what we can do.

We're at capacity. Where am I supposed to put her?

We'll find a way.

Christina... Sorry.

I should've made an appointment. No, no, no. No, no.

Um, it's totally fine.

How can I help?

It might be a bit late

but I've kind of fallen in love with the idea of a natural birth.

I wanted to see if I can transfer to the Birthing Centre.

Yeah, absolutely.

I mean, we'll have to get your medical files

but that won't be an issue,

so, welcome.

I mean, you didn't have to come all the way down here for that.

I'll just make some calls, set you up with a midwife.

I'm sure Grace is available. I'd prefer you.

Sorry?

I know it sounds crazy

but I just really want someone in the room that I trust.

What's the matter, birthday girl? You don't like your birthday shandy?

You know you don't have to put 'birthday' in front of everything?

Hey, I get one day a year, OK? One day. Let me have it.

Well, I can't drink because I'm breastfeeding.

At least it won't go to waste now. What?

Hi!

Oh, my god!

You're back! Hey.

Oh, I missed you so much! Oh, same!

Is this... Oh, my goodness!

Hello, little Eadie! Oh, and her little hands too...

Aren't you just scrumptious!

Hi, Div.

Sorry, Mr G. How are you? Good.

Is that a shandy? It is.

Go ahead. It's fine. Thank you.

We're about to hit the shops.

And then are you gonna join us for dinner?

Oh, yeah. Of course.

Alright, well, are you girls ready to hit it or what?

It's fine.

Oh, my god. I didn't even notice.

This is beautiful. Thank you.

This colour looks so good.

Alright. I see how it is. This looks so nice, though.

What the heck! I never see you in this colour.

Me in a dress? I know. Yeah, I know. Crazy. What the hell?

See you later.

Um, dinner?

Dad's gonna cook and Grace will be there, OK?

Oooh, birth mum?

I can't do it alone.

Fine. But one night there will be body shots.

Yes. Thank you. Thank you, thank you.

That's it. Just focus on your breathing.

It'll be over soon, I promise.

Nearly done.

Try and slow down your breathing.

OK? That's good. You're doing good.

Good.

You're doing so well.

Slow it down. Slow it down... Celina, eat.

Keep your energy up. Thea, I don't think she's hungry.

She's having a baby. Celina, do you want a back massage?

I just gave her one. OK, ladies.

How about we give Celina a minute, yeah?

Grace said to come back in ten. We're back in ten.

She just said that to make you go away.

God, Thea. Did you? I thought you had this.

Grace, you don't have any kids, do you?

Uh, I... I do, see... How old?

Um, 18. Today, actually.

And how come you've never mentioned a kid before?

Um, Max is a dad.

Are you still with the mum?

She wants to know if you're single.

OK, everybody, can I have your attention, please?

I appreciate that you all care for Celina

but right now what she needs is a bit of space,

so can everybody... please leave?

Ela. Ela tora.

Tha fiyoumai. Ohi. Tora.

Amesos. Exo. Fiyai.

Thank you.

- Thanks. - George, ela, re.

Come on. Get out of here.

- Thank you, George. - Coming.

Thank you.

You're welcome. Oh...

Slow that breathing down, OK? Slow it down.

Hey, it's Sophia. Leave a message.

Hey, birthday girl. Um, quick question.

Do you like cheesecake?

There's a bakery around the corner

that does an amazing blueberry cheesecake.

Um, but, you know, if you prefer chocolate, that's so fine.

Just, yeah, let me know. Send me a text.

Bye.

My daughter's 18th.

Oh. The crazies begin.

Yeah.

Thought you could use this.

Oh, thank you!

Ela tho, skatouli!

I'm sorry about my family.

None of them have what you call that, um...

Boundaries? That's the one.

No, I should be the one apologising.

No, it had to be done.

You're very lucky to have such a beautiful big family.

So are you.

And your daughter?

It's... It's complicated.