Rosehaven

Morning! Morning.

Ahhh!

Ready to go, buddy?

Yes.

We are really early.

Oh.

Have we gotten too efficient?

We could've slept in.

Awesome! Free time.

Put your leg up. What?

This is dumb.

Fine. What do you wanna do?

Let's pick an easier one. No, no. We can do it.

Activate your transverse abdominis. I am.

Come on. You can do it. Come on. Yeah, OK.

Almost.

We're gonna be late.

*ROSEHAVEN* Season 05 Episode 01

Episode Title: "Episode #5.1" Aired on: August 04, 2021.

What are you doing?

Sitting attentively, ready for our Monday morning mega-meeting.

That's my seat.

It's A seat.

The meeting room doesn't have allocated seats.

Not unlike King Arthur's Round Table,

where everyone seated at it is equal -

even the knights who would've had to straddle a table leg.

Just because the table was round

doesn't mean there weren't allocated seats.

I mean, King Arthur would've had a dedicated spot, surely.

I don't see you sitting in Mum's seat.

I could have, but I chose this spot today.

Yeah, it's just I always sit there in the meetings, and...

Daniel, sit down or you're fired.

Right.

I've just finished lodging our tax for the end of the financial year,

and guess what I noticed.

Is it good news or bad news? Bad.

Alright, well, you better tell us the good news first

to soften the blow.

I didn't give you an option - there's just bad news.

You could still open with something positive, or a compliment.

What is it?

We made the same profit this year as we did last year.

But we... still made a profit, which is good, right?

Not if we're not growing.

One agent's already tried to run us out of business.

Tried and failed!

He won't be the last.

We need to focus on growing the business.

Mrs Marsh, could you please take notes?

I want thoughts on how we can attract new customers.

Is this one of those 'no bad idea' type scenarios?

Depends.

Well, I've been thinking we need a jingle.

Don't write that down.

What else?

Well, this might actually lower our profits in the short term,

but I was thinking I need a new car.

I agree. Really?

Mm. It's dented and there's paint chipping off it.

It looks unprofessional, and it's time we upgraded.

And it smells like pig.

I told Daniel he needs a new deodorant.

It could be because someone made me drive a pig around.

I'll start looking for a new one today.

If Daniel gets a car,

then I think you should at least reconsider my jingle idea.

No.

What about a theme song? It's the same thing.

Oh, and another thing, while I've got you both here...

Finally, the good news.

Damien. He's getting behind on the maintenance jobs I've given him.

I've got a couple of landlords starting to get restless.

We're gonna have to replace him. What?

48 Letton Street still can't close their bathroom window,

and 23 Possum Place, their flyscreen door won't lock.

I've got Mrs Jameson sending me photos

of every new fly in that kitchen -

it's clogging up my phone.

I'm sure he's onto it. Just let me talk to him?

Fine.

Now, does anyone have anything else?

That's not jingle-related?

Do these meetings have allocated seats, or is it just sit wherever?

Write down, "Follow up on jingle."

No.

Damien isn't answering. Mmm.

You're not listening to me, are you? Mm-hm.

Just pick a car.

There - that looks good.

Get two of them, so we can race.

No, this is a big decision. It'll take time.

The car should look expensive enough to show we're doing well,

but not so fancy that it looks like we're doing TOO well.

People won't use us if we look like we're doing too well?

Yeah - if it looks like we're doing too well,

they'll think we make all our money ripping people off.

Well, that's pretty judgemental.

For all they know, we made our money selling drugs on the side.

That's also not a positive.

What can I eat in it? Hm?

What can I eat in the car? No.

That's not an answer.

You can't eat in it.

I can't eat WHAT in it?

Anything. No.

Anyway. What are we gonna do about Damien?

Have you tried calling him? Yes! I knew you weren't listening.

Sorry.

Do you even care that Barbara wants to fire him?

It's not firing. He's a contractor.

And if he can't do the work, we just need to get someone else.

But he's our guy, and you gotta hold on to good people.

You left him a message, so...

I know. I can use the code.

Did you hear what I said? Yes.

You don't have any follow-up questions?

I feel like you're about to tell me. The code.

When Damien and I were together,

we had an emergency word for if we saw a Tasmanian tiger,

and it means 'drop everything'.

What's the word? Wouldn't you like to know?

Is it 'tiger'?

No.

Sent.

Well, you guys aren't together anymore, so don't be surprised...

..if he doesn't reply straightaway.

He says, "What does it look like?"

Oh.

"Can't talk right now. At the Neighbourhood Watch."

What's he doing there?

We should go. No, I'm looking for a new car.

Well, do it later. No, if I find one I like

I have to get on it straightaway or someone else might buy it.

Do I have any say in what car we get?

Ideally, no.

No.

It's got great fuel economy.

Can get up to 12 kay an hour if you really push it.

Do you have any other CARS for sale?

I do not.

I'm gonna go.

I can hold it till tomorrow!

How did you get in?

Frank!

Yeah?

Oh, hi, Emma.

What is the point in having a password

if no-one's at the front door to ask for it?

Sorry. (QUIETLY) I had to use the bathroom.

Don't worry. I'm not staying long. I'm just looking for...

Damien! Hi. Emma.

Hey, did you get a photo of the tiger?

What? Oh, no.

Turns out it was just a big cat.

Oh, I hate it when that happens. Yeah.

Did you get a photo? No.

Um, what's going on here?

Damien is the newest member of the Neighbourhood Watch.

Is this true? Yep.

Yeah, got my name on it and everything.

Fox status.

I move up to Hippo after I've been in a year.

Hold on - Fox to Hippo?

If that'll be all?

We try to keep it members only in the HQ.

Well, I actually have need of Damien's services.

Sorry I couldn't get to those, um... the window and the flyscreen.

I've just been swamped with, uh, Olive's list.

What list?

Oh. The list is for Fox eyes and above only.

We've got a big membership drive coming up

and Damien's helping us get the hall ready for the event.

It's what a Hippo would do.

But... are you paying him for all this?

Yes. With his membership.

Isn't membership free?

Yes. But it still has value.

Why would you agree to that?

Yeah, I did say to Olive, I'm happy to help with any maintenance.

I just didn't realise there'd be this much.

Building an office? That is maintenance.

You can only maintain something that already exists, Frank.

You're taking advantage of him.

Come with me. So he can do work for you?

Sounds like you're the one trying to take advantage.

We pay him.

I did give Olive my word.

You heard him.

And when a Fox keeps his word,

not only does he make a fine Hippo -

he soon becomes Badger material.

I'll be back.

You need the password.

Strongbox. Frank!

Why would you buy a new car that looks exactly like your old one?

Shut up.

Damien's joined the Neighbourhood Watch.

He's doing jobs for them. That's why he can't do our jobs.