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00:00Abigail's got a counselling session.
00:09That's so good! How's she feeling about it?
00:11I'm not going to counselling.
00:12Since when?
00:13Since Eden tried to hijack my session.
00:15Last time we spoke you said you were gonna give Abby some space. What happened?
00:19I did give her space but then I decided that it wasn't my style.
00:22She read your journal?
00:23Yep, she just saw it sitting there and helped herself.
00:25That's a breach of your trust.
00:27You sure?
00:28I've noticed some pretty complex family dynamics at play.
00:32So I think that Abigail would really benefit from a family therapy session.
00:38We came here to remind ourselves how good we are together.
00:42Isn't that what we're doing?
00:43Yeah.
00:44We can talk when we get home.
00:45This trip was meant to reset us, remember?
00:48It has.
00:54I want you to trust me again.
00:55If I could say one thing to make you believe me, to make all of our problems go away,
00:59I would have already said it, but it doesn't work that way.
01:02I love you.
01:04That's never going to change.
01:06Can't be love?
01:10Nice work today, everybody!
01:13I'll see you all next week!
01:18Another day, another happy class!
01:21You know it.
01:23So, uh, is there anything we should be talking about?
01:26Mm-hmm. Subtle.
01:28Well, if you must know, I just rang the agency.
01:32And?
01:34I'm doing the campaign.
01:35Oh, nice one!
01:39I really appreciate it.
01:41And I'm going to really appreciate the paycheque.
01:44Oh.
01:47Somebody say paycheque?
01:48Uh-huh.
01:49Manta Ray Boards is doing a big marketing push, and I'm going to be the star.
01:53We're going to get together an official campaign,
01:54we're going to hit Surf magazine, social media, radio,
01:58maybe even a billboard or two.
02:01Good luck with that.
02:03OK, tell me what you really think, John.
02:06Oh, I'm sure it'll do a good job.
02:10Just there's a lot riding on it.
02:14Wait, what?
02:20It is enough.
02:23Just so you know.
02:26You're so right, you know, it's a marathon, not a sprint.
02:33I trust you to trust me.
02:35You mean that?
02:36Yeah.
02:37Can we agree that today is the first day of the rest of our lives?
02:44Yeah? No more secrets, no more lies, just...
02:49We start over.
02:51Clean slate.
02:56Justin, I heard you.
02:58Are we OK?
02:59No, no, no, we are great.
03:01Everything you said is perfect.
03:03Can you finish the unpacking?
03:05Because there's something I need to do at work.
03:07What now?
03:08Sorry, this can't wait.
03:14I don't get what your problem is.
03:16You were keen on doing a counselling session with me before.
03:18Well, this is different.
03:19It'll be all three of you.
03:21River?
03:23I just don't want things to get out of hand.
03:26Shouldn't she be focusing on her own stuff?
03:29Well, without going into too much detail,
03:31it was pretty clear from our first session
03:33that there's a link between Abigail's issue and your family history.
03:37It's all right, they already know.
03:39Yeah, we've been talking about it.
03:42That's a great start.
03:45Now that it's on the table, we can start working through it.
03:49You mean so everybody can have a go at me
03:51for the stuff I did wrong when I was a kid?
03:53No-one said anything about blame.
03:55Just talking through feelings
03:57and trying to find a way to move forward.
04:02Well, if it's what Abby wants.
04:09I didn't mean anything bad by it.
04:11Well, you must have meant something.
04:13And if you want to take on all that responsibility,
04:15then go, knock yourself out.
04:16Responsibility?
04:17Well, what else would you call it?
04:19You are going to be the face of Marley's business.
04:21So?
04:22Well, who are they going to blame if the campaign goes belly up
04:24and all of Marley's hard-earned dough goes down the dump?
04:27What if it's a success?
04:28Well, he gets to feel sidelined
04:30while you get to bask in all the glory.
04:32I wouldn't do that to him.
04:33Not intentionally.
04:34John!
04:35Got to go, urgent business.
04:36John, no, we're not finished.
04:37No, no, urgent, urgent.
04:39Hey, can I just offer you an apology in advance
04:42just to save us both a whole lot of bother?
04:43Got it?
04:44Good.
04:49What was that about?
04:50The photo shoot.
04:53You want to pull out?
04:54No, I'm still in.
04:56Great.
04:59But you should be too.
05:01What?
05:02Me? Model?
05:03Well, it's your business.
05:04Who better to represent it?
05:05Nah, hard pass.
05:07Why?
05:08Because there's too much pressure.
05:11Right.
05:13Yeah, cool, good to know.
05:14Cool.
05:19Well, we might need an icebreaker to kick us off.
05:23Why don't you say three things about Abigail?
05:25Three adjectives, positive ones.
05:27Okay.
05:29Um...
05:31Abby is bold.
05:33Ooh.
05:35Uh...
05:36Engaging.
05:37Hmm.
05:39And...
05:41Resourceful.
05:44How much did he pay you to say that?
05:46Fifty bucks.
05:47It's true, though.
05:48Thanks.
05:51Okay, your turn.
05:54Abby...
05:56I think you are...
05:59Kind.
06:01Resilient.
06:04And...
06:06Independent.
06:07Okay, great.
06:09Got the ball rolling, let's push on.
06:14Hey, baby.
06:16Hey.
06:18What's all this?
06:19I am so sorry.
06:20I took off like that before.
06:22But there is something that we need to do.
06:26What's that?
06:27Tell her in a minute.
06:28Shush.
06:30You know, when we were talking about starting over,
06:32I just remembered how beautiful you were.
06:36I just remembered how beautiful
06:38and filled with love our wedding day was.
06:40And a five-star review for the celebrant, yeah?
06:42Did you want that review yourself?
06:45I agree.
06:46It was an amazing day,
06:47but what's that got to do with anything?
06:49You said you wanted to make a fresh start.
06:51Yeah.
06:53Let's renew our vows.
06:55Aww.
07:06I figured you might need a hand.
07:08First time for everything.
07:10Okay, so I don't get why you're mad.
07:12You said you were down to do the shoot.
07:14Yes, I am.
07:16But it might have been nice
07:17if you'd actually thought about doing it with me
07:19rather than giving me a straight-up no.
07:21I didn't have to think about it, and I told you why.
07:23Okay, whatever.
07:24I've got a class to teach.
07:26Hang on a minute.
07:28Why is it so important to you that I do it too?
07:30Why isn't it important to you?
07:32You said that you wanted to make a fresh start.
07:34You said that you wanted this to feel real.
07:36Now, if you can't see why you should be the face
07:38of your own business, that's on you.
07:47You look more nervous than me, John.
07:49Yes, well, I've never done a vow renewal before.
07:51All the online guides are for 10-, 20-year anniversaries.
07:55Has it even been six months?
07:57All right, just relax.
07:58No, just go with the flow, you know?
08:00That would be a lot easier if the suit wasn't so tight.
08:03Mm-hmm.
08:04No cake for you, then.
08:05Wouldn't go that far.
08:07Oh, my.
08:10Well, you're beautiful.
08:14She does look beautiful, and you look very handsome.
08:17Sorry, I'm just so excited,
08:19because I didn't actually get to go to your real wedding.
08:21Sorry.
08:22Yeah, okay, okay, positions to everybody.
08:24Now, I'm going to do my best as a certified wedding celebrant,
08:27but I'm a little unprepared.
08:29Yeah, John, I don't want a celebrant.
08:32I asked you both here as witnesses.
08:34Oh.
08:35I think I'm going to need a couple of minutes
08:37just to finish my vows.
08:38Oh, no, don't worry about them.
08:40Let's just speak from the heart.
08:42All right.
08:43Yeah, good.
08:44Yep.
08:45Do you want to go first again?
08:46Uh, why don't we take turns?
08:48But maybe you should go first.
08:49Oh, okay.
08:50Yeah, yeah.
08:52No pressure, then.
08:54Okay.
08:55Dan.
08:57You're my soulmate.
08:59You're mine.
09:02I promise you I'm going to love you and cherish you.
09:06Same.
09:07In a pool or getting kicked out of a pool naked.
09:11Hopefully without an audience.
09:12Oh.
09:15Sorry, guys.
09:16You had to be there.
09:17Okay.
09:20How would you describe your relationship with your sister?
09:23Try and be as honest as you can.
09:26I don't know.
09:27I always thought we got on really well.
09:30Then recently I found out that she hates me.
09:32She doesn't hate you.
09:33You wouldn't be saying that if you saw...
09:35What?
09:36If he had gone through my journal like you did?
09:38Wait, what?
09:39You read her journal?
09:40I apologise for that.
09:41Eden.
09:42Why don't we get back to the original question?
09:44Eden, you were describing your relationship with Abi.
09:47To be honest, it hurt.
09:50To find out that after everything that happened,
09:53after everything we've been through,
09:55she thinks that I'm...
09:58What did you say?
09:59Dominating?
10:00That was a word you used?
10:01Well, I'm not wrong.
10:03That's not helpful.
10:04We're trying to move forward, remember?
10:06Yeah, that's easy for you to say.
10:08You're not the one in the firing line.
10:10Oh, I'm sure my time will come.
10:11I'd hate to think what's in there about me.
10:13You wanna know?
10:14You can see it too.
10:15Hang on.
10:16That journal wasn't for anyone to see.
10:19Well, it's mine.
10:20So I can show anyone I want to.
10:22Yeah.
10:23You can.
10:25Great.
10:26I'll grab it.
10:28Don't go anywhere.
10:34I'm not perfect.
10:37I've made a few mistakes.
10:38And I'm probably gonna make a few more.
10:40Me too.
10:42But I'll try and learn from them.
10:44I promise to be honest from now on,
10:46no matter how hard the conversation may be.
10:49And I promise to listen.
10:52Even if I don't want to hear it.
10:54That's all I really want.
10:59I love you.
11:00I love you too.
11:02For as long as we both shall live.
11:04Oh, congratulations!
11:06Now kiss the bride!
11:08That should be my line.
11:09Oh, sorry.
11:18Now it's your turn.
11:19Eh?
11:20Oh, darling, no!
11:21The ship has sailed!
11:22Then it sank.
11:23I want you to make a vow to us.
11:26Not to each other.
11:28You had us worried there for a while.
11:29Yeah, thanks.
11:31I asked you both here as witnesses
11:33because I want you to hold us accountable
11:35for everything we just said.
11:38Can you do that?
11:39I will.
11:40I will too.
11:41Good, done.
11:42So does that mean we can get into that cake?
11:44Yes, John.
11:45Terrific.
11:46It's been a privilege to be here with you.
11:49It really was perfect.
11:52Thanks.
11:55Yeah, it was.
12:01Got it!
12:05Can I wear earplugs for this part?
12:07Sorry, mate.
12:08Buckle up.
12:09Okay.
12:22Big brother.
12:25Generous, dependable and kind.
12:29I'm not sure that's accurate.
12:31Hang on, let her finish.
12:32Well, he was there when I needed him the most.
12:35And he helps me and he looks after me.
12:39And I can...
12:40I'm sorry, I can't listen to this.
12:42I need to get to work.
12:43Eden, this is important.
12:44Don't go.
12:45What a surprise.
12:46Making it all about yourself and then taking off.
12:48Same as always.
12:49When mum and dad split up,
12:50I was the one who stuck around to pick up the pieces
12:52while Switzerland over here bailed on us.
12:54But no, no, I'm the enemy and he's the hero.
12:57You know what?
12:58At least I'm not alone.
13:00I'm the enemy and he's the hero.
13:01You know what?
13:02At least Levi was honest about leaving.
13:04You made it seem like it was us against the world
13:06and then you dumped me to hang out with your friends.
13:08I get it.
13:09No, how do you think that made me feel?
13:11I get that.
13:12And like I said, I am sorry for hurting you
13:14but I was just a kid.
13:16I was just trying to do my best, Abby.
13:21Anyway, feel free to keep kicking me while I'm gone.
13:30You
13:40If you're wondering whether I'm going to drop out of a modelling thing,
13:43don't be.
13:44I'm doing it.
13:45So am I.
13:48For real?
13:50I had a big think after our talk and you were right.
13:55It's my business and I'm proud of it.
13:57I should be in the shoot too.
14:00You are not going to regret this, Marley.
14:02Yes, okay.
14:03I'm going to call the agency in the morning.
14:05They won't mind?
14:06Doesn't matter.
14:07We pay them.
14:08So we call the shots.
14:09No, you call the shots.
14:12We make a good team.
14:14I've got the looks.
14:15You've got the brains.
14:16And the looks too.
14:17Yeah.
14:18You're just scared that I'm going to show you off.
14:20You're not wrong.
14:21Well, haven't you learnt by now?
14:22I never am.
14:23Well?
14:25This family therapy idea of yours went down like a treat.
14:29Actually, I think it did.
14:30We'll go over everything in more detail at our next one-on-one session,
14:34but I think you're making good progress.
14:36Really?
14:38You did something very difficult today.
14:40Screaming at Eden actually seems to come pretty easy to me.
14:44Healing old wounds is never easy.
14:46Especially when there's family involved.
14:48Look, I'm actually going to go.
14:51I just want to check up on Eden.
14:54I think it's more important that Abigail has someone with her right now.
15:00I get that.
15:01But Eden's just been doing it tough lately.
15:04Her best friend died and she's been dealing with the fallout of that.
15:09Why don't I go and check up on her instead?
15:13Thanks.
15:15Um, she works in a restaurant.
15:17I work in a hotel.
15:18Um, she works in a restaurant above the surf club.
15:21It's called Salt.
15:22Yeah, no, I know the place.
15:25Hey, just out of curiosity, what did you get out of today's session?
15:30Well, it's not really about me.
15:32We're here for Abby.
15:33Sure, but I saw your reaction when Aiden accused you of walking out on her.
15:38Got under your skin.
15:42So what if it did?
15:45Just might be something worth thinking about, that's all.
15:48Okay.
15:56Who would have thought after we got married that we'd be renewing our vows six months after we said them for the first time?
16:03I think we have a Guinness World Record on our hands.
16:07Well, don't tell John. He'll want to make it official.
16:10My lips are sealed.
16:13This was the best idea.
16:15Good.
16:16Yeah, I just want to show you how much I love you.
16:20And I just wanted to put a full stop on the last few weeks.
16:23Done and done.
16:27Finished?
16:28Oh yeah, thank you.
16:29Well, maybe we should get a start on cleaning this place up.
16:34I think we should leave it.
16:36We cleaned up Theo's mess, he can clean up ours.
16:40Not going to argue with that.
16:46Yeah.
16:48Besides, I can think of something else I'd rather do on our wedding night.
16:52Yes?
16:53So can I.
17:04Oh, just in case.
17:16Hey.
17:26I don't know why you're here, but I've had about as much dredging up with the past as I can handle for one day.
17:33Yeah, it was a brutal session.
17:37I believe I was worried about you.
17:39So you're only here because my brother told you?
17:42No, no, I'm just here because I wanted to make sure you're okay, that's all.
17:47Levi said that you've been through a lot lately yourself.
17:51He's not wrong there, yeah.
17:54I just told him that I'd check in and make sure that you're alright.
17:59So, are you okay?
18:04No, no, I'm not.
18:12Hey, um, thanks for sticking around today.
18:16It's a pretty rough day.
18:19If you asked me, I think you would have been fine on your own.
18:22Yeah, maybe.
18:25Just sit down for a second, I want to make one thing clear.
18:31What?
18:34I left home.
18:36Not Eden.
18:38You wanted to live with Dad.
18:40Like I said, I was mad at first, but I understood.
18:43That's not why I left.
18:45I left because it was easier.
18:50Eden chose to stay.
18:53Is this where you start making excuses for her again?
18:56I know what you're going through is a lot.
18:59But?
19:01If we're ever going to move on as family,
19:06a little bit of forgiveness might go a long way.
19:08A little bit of forgiveness might go a long way.
19:29For a counsellor, you really are a bad influence, aren't you?
19:32Well, you said you could take a break.
19:34A short one.
19:36I mean, you're right, you probably should get back to work.
19:39My boss isn't around, so.
19:42If she was, I'm sure you could talk your way out of trouble.
19:45Could I?
19:47Yeah, you've got a bit of a way with words.
19:49As in, you're good at getting the last one in.
19:52Okay, does the psychoanalysis come free with the beer, or is it extra?
19:58I'll send you an invoice for that later.
20:06Maybe I do sometimes get the last word in.
20:10Sometimes?
20:12Okay, a lot.
20:15Fine. Always.
20:19Except with you. You always have some annoyingly mature comeback.
20:26Is that a compliment?
20:28Take it or leave it.
20:32I'll take it.
20:36Bye.
20:42I should probably get going, but I'm glad you're doing alright.
20:49See you around?
20:51Sure.
21:06You'll be missing that ocean breeze pretty soon.
21:09Enjoy it while it lasts.
21:11About that, I'm leaving tomorrow.
21:13So this is definitely what you want?
21:17I'm really gonna miss you.
21:19I'm really gonna miss you too.
21:28What are you doing to her?
21:30Just be honest with yourself, Cash.
21:32Is this really what you want?
21:33Is this really what you want?