Last Ride

Hello. Have you got a bathroom?

Yeah, it's just out the back.

I'd like a burger and a coffee. Get what you like.

You look weird.

Jesus!

Oh, for fuck's...

Jesus! Fuckin' hell.

Why do you have to fuckin' do that?

Yeah, go and wash your face.

And get in the car, right?

Chook?

Yeah, that one.

Stay there.

Righto. We're off.

What's that say?

It says, "Koori rulz. The only bet is on black."

Well, that's yours.

Who are you fighting?

Aliens.

They steal people, especially from parks.

I don't want to sleep here.

So, what do they look like, these aliens?

Like us, but...

...skinny, and they've got one eye

and they come from the stars.

It's a clear night. It's beautiful.

Do you know how to reckon dead south by the Southern Cross?

Those?

Mm.

Um...

- What about those? - Mm.

Oh, you like them, do you?

No, those are plastic, mate.

Oh.

Alright.

Whatever you do, don't say nothin' about Max, understand?

Yep.

Surprise.

Ta-da!

Oh, Chook!

Hey! Look at you!

Oh, he's alright. He won't bite.

Hello. What's your name?

Come in.

We're on our way to Adelaide

and, uh, we thought you might be good for breakfast.

How'd you get my address?

Old Max.

How is the old darling?

Oh, he's fine.

- You can't stay. - No, no.

No, we don't want to.

Hey, the boy's hungry.

Fuckin' get out of it.

You had enough?

Full as a goog.

Come here.

What's this on you?

Um, why don't you go outside and play with the mutt, yeah,

while me and Maryanne have a chat.

He'll play with that ball all day.

Come on, Mr Right. Attaboy!

Mr Right!

So, what's going on this time?

What can't a man do a bit of travelling?

No, I thought I'd show Chook a bit of the country.

You know, he needs to learn a thing or two.

He needs school and a good home.

Yeah.

What like this one?

It's a start.

Must be costing.

Only for materials.

Oh, yeah.

What you got yourself a handyman?

What I've got is a regular job.

You should try it.

You're nesting, aren't ya?

Eh?

Sort of... preparing for a brood.

What if I am?

Yeah, but does the handyman know what he's in for?

Yep.

Keen as.

Did you tell him how you paid your way through teacher's college?

Yeah. He loves it.

Fuck, I missed you.

- Bullshit. - No, honest.

I haven't looked at another woman since you left.

Just fucked a few?

Hey.

No, you've got a nice set-up here.

We might just have to move in. Chooky would love that.

Please...

You're not gonna fuck up my life again.

No, it's alright.

But how about one last one for old time's sake and then we'll be off?

Promise you'll leave?

Yeah, yeah. Scout's honour.

What's up?

Nothin'.

What you up to?

Nothing.

- Are you Dad's girlfriend again? - No.

Can I stay with you?

You're going to Adelaide, aren't you?

You'll like Adelaide.

What you been up to?

Tell me about when you first met Dad.

You know that story.

Come on.

Chook!

Please!

It was in jail.

Um...

I was teaching maths.

And your dad was in my class.

And, um, when he got out, we hooked up

and... I met you...

...which was the best bit.

And then we all lobbed on Max.

We had a lot of fun there for a while, remember?

Mm-hm.

And then, um...

...you know the rest.

Dad reckons he really didn't mean to hit you. He just lost his temper.

Does he hit you?

You know there are lots of people who love you.

Me, for one...

...and Max.

And Dad?

And Dad.

How you going with your maths, anyway?

Are you still the world's best number rememberer?

Yeah.

Hey, do you remember my old Sigma's rego number?

I hated that car.

What about...

It's funny, the numbers you remember.

You're really good with numbers.

And what about Max's phone number?

Oh, come on. You remember that.

Do you remember it?

Yeah, course.

Maybe you could ring him just to see if he's alright.

Why wouldn't he be alright?

Outta there, mate! It's time to go.

- Do we have to go? - Thanks for breakfast.

And you won't be telling anyone we've been here, eh?

Who'll be asking?

Thanks.

See ya.

'Bye!

Are we really going to Adelaide?

No.

Yep.

Just slide your body back, mate.

Ow! Hey, Dad!

Here. Take those.

What is this place?

Sort of like a museum, I guess.

It's spooky.

Dad?

Do you reckon Max will be alright?

Yeah, Jimmy would have found him.

Why'd you hit him?

Mate, I didn't have no choice.

- Why? - I just didn't.

He'll be alright, though?

Yeah. I reckon.

There's Shamrozi Khan and his camels.

They were Afghans and they had these camels.

That's what they used before they had trains.

Your great-great-grandfather was one of them.

Wasn't he a blackfella?

No, mate, that was his missus.

So are we "Afghagans'?

Oh, yeah, a bit, I s'pose, but not really.

We're blackfellas, then.

No, we're mongrels, us.

We're whatever we wanna be.

I'm gonna get us something to eat. You stay here.

But I don't want to be here by myself.

Just stay here. Don't make any noise, alright?

Don't go outside.

But, Dad...

Won't be long.

Here, chook, chook, chook.

Dad?

Haven't seen you before.

Well, I haven't seen you before.

What's for tea?

Uh...

The fuckin' usual. Beans.

Do you want to join me?

I don't like beans.

Oh, I've got spaghetti.

You right, mate?

I'm good, brother.

All good, bro?