VOICEOVER: Previously on Dog Park... No contact.
Yes?
Promise. Promise?
PENNY: Connor broke up with her. ROLAND: Is everything alright?
If you're about to give me relationship advice,
I will kill you in your sleep.
You just have to be there for her while she stuffs everything up.
Even if she acts like she doesn't need you.
Dad, would you be mad if I went and lived in America?
Emma's back. SAMANTHA: Why are you here, then?
I guess I just can't resist dog parties.
No, I froze, to be honest.
I'm not saying it's normal behaviour
to leave the house when your wife comes home.
It's a choice.
Oh, look out. Here comes the Man From Snowy River.
Oh, no, it's Bush Tucker Man.
Hey, babe. Hi.
Hey.
Steve, this is Roland.
Beattie's dad. Yeah.
Well, no, actually, I'm human.
(DOG SNORES GENTLY)
(WHISPERS) Beattie. Come on. Come on.
Good girl. That's right.
(DOOR CLOSES)
♪ Well, I've been looking around for some kind of feeling
♪ Some kind of sensation
♪ And, you know, I can feel it all inside
♪ I don't care where you've been
♪ And I don't care to see what you're saying
♪ Don't you know I will be dying
♪ To be by your side
♪ Oh, don't go now ♪ Don't go now. ♪
(DOGS BARK)
PAMELIA: Guess who I met online.
ANDREW: Don't ask, don't ask, don't ask.
EMMA: Who? She asked.
This guy called Chadthor who went to Roswell.
And before he went, he was fine with the smell of blood,
after he went, he wasn't.
SAMANTHA: Chadthor might not be his real name.
That's the part you're doubting?
How's my little Lulu?
Sometimes I feel like she's actively trying to destroy me.
Do you mind if I have a little peek?
No. OK, but only 'cause you've been away.
(LULU COOS)
Did Jonah tell you that they left him on the roof?
What? Who did? No, no, it's not what it seems.
They just took the ladder and left him there.
Is Muppet still rolling in poo?
Yeah. I don't know what's gotten into him.
Mm. Maybe he's trying to cover his own scent.
You're lonely over there. Or impress you.
Aren't you?
Oh, yeah. Yes and no. I mean, work keeps me pretty busy.
Sometimes I go to the grocery store every day at the same time
to see if I can run into the same people.
Wow, you've, um...
Then I'll strike up a conversation about groceries.
Or like, "I've seen you here before."
You know? Yeah.
I think I'm gonna cry. Oh.
I'm so sorry, Em, but I gotta go.
Oh, see ya, mate.
So good to see you. Mm. Mwah!
Safe flight, alright. Yeah. Look after yourself.
This is for you. Ooh!
See ya, everyone. Yeah, bye, Jonah.
It's dense and, um, hard to read,
so it's a good way to fill your nights.
It really, really helps me.
OK. OK. ANDREW: Oh, my God.
Oh! I can't take it anymore.
Pamelia. I'm going to miss you so much.
Pamelia, help me walk the dogs and you can play with the baby.
I don't like babies. Yeah, join the club.
Oh. Bye. Bye.
There you go. Bye, darling. See ya.
Oh! Hello, farty Marty.
It is good to see you.
(LAUGHS) You're home early.
Everything OK?
Yeah. Just wanted to check in on Mia.
You know, the break-up and...
Yeah.
And Roland.
Yeah.
You've got news, haven't you?
Uh...no.
Yes, things...things are changing in America.
And you're being so fabulous, they want to keep you longer.
Hey, Penny, stand down. Emma's not on trial.
Till the next time.
Yeah. (BOTH LAUGH)
I need my room back. Yep.
I'm up.
You know what I said about going to America?
It just came up.
But you are going?
Just for a visit, if that's OK.
Yeah. No, it's great.
I've never been to New Mexico.
I just want to see Mum being happy.
I've only ever seen her with you. Oh!
(LAUGHS) OK.
Dad? Yeah.
I need my room back. Yes.
No, sorry. Thank you for your room.
Oh, do you want this shut? Yeah. Thank you.
EMMA: I think we'll have a viable fuel within the year.
(DOG BARKS)
SAMANTHA: Of course they offered you a job and want to keep you forever.
How do Roland react?
Oh!
I haven't told Roland yet.
Well, he ran away last night, and then I snuck out this morning.
But we have to.
I mean, I'm meant to be back Monday to start.
What? That's too soon. I know.
I also kind of can't wait.
(BOTH LAUGH)
And Mia?
Uh...I need to talk to Roland, but, um,
she's...she's gonna come for a visit.
Oh. With the possibility of staying? No.
Oh, I don't know.
Maybe she should stay here and go to uni.
But then what if she needs me
and I'm on the other side of the world?
Mia will be fine, whatever you do.
She's 17 and it's only a year.
What if I like it so much that I don't want to come back?
Do you hear what you're saying? "What if I like it so much?"
Mate, after busting your arse for years and years,
you finally get the job that makes you happy,
you do not listen to the fear and the guilt,
you listen to the "Fuck yeah, I deserve this."
This is exciting, Em. It is.
I just hope I don't fuck it up.
You will definitely fuck it up.
(LAUGHS)
It's just I'm not really sure how you're gonna take it.
ROLAND: But if you had to guess?
Badly.
My guess is that you'd take it badly.
Karl wants to poach me. He's offered me a job.
Wow. Well, that's...
..that's big news.
What sort of job?
Um, it's in R&D with an oil company.
So they'd take care of the visas,
but they need me to commit to 12 months or so. A year.
OK. And you're gonna take it?
I don't know. I-I really want to, but I said that I needed...
Oh, that's why you're back. ..to talk to you.
Yeah, right. OK, so, I'm just playing catch-up here.
Um, so...and then you're going when?
Back in a week? Next week? Tomorrow.
OK. Well, that's not a lot of time to talk about it, I guess.
But I guess you knew that. Sorry, oil?
So, like, petroleum company?
Yeah. Working for the bad guys?
Yeah, yeah. Just to make them less bad.
Anyway, um, I really want to try and make this work, so...
Make what work? You and me, or you and the job?
Or you and Karl? Oh, fuck.
Oh, come on, I was just...
I haven't been letting her on the couch, actually.
I think she likes the rules.
So, um...
OK, what if I come with you?
Like, what if we all go? We all go together?
Like a big New Mexican adventure.
Mm-hm.
Hmm. Yeah.
Yeah, yeah. Yep.
Uh, I'm just trying to...
I'm just... You're just processing?
Exactly, yeah. Uh...
What would you do over there?
I dunno, swan around in your apartment drinking overtaxed wine.
Doesn't sound too bad, actually.
What about the house? I mean, what about your job?
Wouldn't it be easier if I just flew back every month, or...
Yeah. Yeah, sure. Whatever.
Maybe. Yeah.
What about Beattie? I mean, what would we do with Beattie?
She's old enough to look after herself.
I literally just did that. Did you?
It is summer in America.
Yeah, it's in the Northern Hemisphere.
I don't have anything to wear. I don't have a hat.
I don't have sunnies. I don't have a bikini. I don't have anything.
You've got a hat. Dad, stop being crazy.
OK, that's my cue. Wait. Where are you going?
I'm going to work. It's what I do.
(BEATTIE BARKS) For a living.
Plus I might need an adaptor for America.
(KNOCKS) Hi.
No, thanks.
I brought you birthday cake. Sandra's 32.
Well, in that case...
Oh, we should grab a drink later.
I can't, unfortunately. Emma's back.
Mm. "I can't, comma, unfortunately Emma's back."
Or, "I can't unfortunately, comma, Emma's back."
God, you fascinate me.
I didn't know she was coming back so soon.
Oh, really?
I'm pretty sure she said she was gonna message you personally.
Are you gonna go for dinner? Yeah, you wanna come?
Serious? No.
Oh, no, that's a great place to stop, guys.
If you're gonna stop, you might wanna move over to the side,
because you're right...
Was he always like this?
Not always.
Thank you. Just common sense, you know.
Why does she need all these clothes?
It isn't like she doesn't have summer clothes.
It's not like she throws them out after every season, does she?
Or does she?
She...she's excited.
Just...just let her enjoy it.
You've never been excited, you wouldn't understand.
Oh, I have...I have actually been excited.
Oh, really? Yeah.
Really? Yes.
I didn't...I didn't...
Oh, I didn't notice it.
What does that look like?
I'm not doing it for you. (LAUGHS)
When was the last time?
The last time? Mm?
Well, I can't remember specifically when,
but it, like, many times.
Many. Mm. Mm. Name one.
Are you being serious?
What? Nothing.
What is she doing in there?
Oh, we're being summoned.
OK. Oh!
I'll go. Yeah.
Oh, Roland...
Yes, yes, I know, she's got plenty of make-up,
she doesn't need any make-up.
She's... Thank you.
..pretty without make-up.
WOMAN: This one I love.
This one isn't great for me personally,
but I think your daughter will love.
This one I love.
This one I haven't tried yet, but I know I'm gonna love it.
This one I love. I don't...
She just told me she doesn't actually want this one,
this one, or this one,
that one, or that one.
She doesn't want... What?
..those.
She just told me.
She's literally way over there.
Yeah.
Are you even talking to... (EMMA AND MIA TALK AT ONCE)
It doesn't need to be a whole thing, alright?
Mia's saying it's two servings.
Uh, Chinese broccoli and sticky rice.
Should we get something different? Yes, barbecue pork buns.
Pork shu mai. Perfect.
OK, pork shu mai. Just let me know how it sounds.
You literally said "pork shu mai" to them.
Oh, and a shiraz.
What? We're celebrating.
All done? Uh, yes. Thank you.
Busy. You have no idea.
We're only two staff, and it's Luke's first day
and he doesn't even know how to carry a tray.
(CRASH!) Oh! Not again.
Well, this is nice.
Three of us out together.
Out to yum cha in a new place, never been before.
We've been here before. More than once.
Oh.
Well, still, it's nice.
It's popular. It is popular.
I actually wonder if it's always this popular or...
Yeah, yeah. Maybe it's more popular...
I'm gonna go. Please don't.
What? Why? You guys are being really weird.
It's making me uncomfortable. Oh, come on.
She's right.
We're being weird.
Did you suspect from the beginning
that you were gonna be offered this job?
No. God, no.
No, it was always just meant to be four weeks and out, I swear.
And then what happened?
I was really fucking good.
This last month has...
(TRAY RATTLES)
You must be Luke. Yes.
Thanks.
This last month... (TRAY CRASHES)
This last month has been the best experience
of my entire professional life.
And I don't want to give that up.
Well, yeah.
So, take the year. Take a year.
Take the year, and then when you come back...
..we'll be here waiting for you.
This is more than just a passing stint, Roland.
I've been...I've been feeling restless for a while,
and, um, I...
..I really need to...to try this.
I just need you to understand that this is who I am now.
So, what does that make...
..what does that make us?
I don't know. What does it...
Thank you. Great. Lovely.
It's funny, isn't it? It's..
Because you're over there
pretending that you're not the happiest you've ever been...
..and I'm...I'm back here
pretending I'm not the most miserable I've ever been.
Sorry, I... Oh!
Hey!
Oh, are you fucking kidding me?
Roland! Stay there.
Stay, stay, stay. Hey!
Sit down. Sit down. Roland!
Don't do it. No. Look. Hey!
Oh. Hey. I knew it was you.
Nothing escapes you, Steve.
Sam said to leave you be, but I said mates don't let mates eat alone.
That's nice. Thanks.
Yeah, well, come and join us.
No, I'm. I'm good, thank you.
I'm good. Come on!
Thanks. No. Roland.
Steve.
Alright, so, you really don't want to.
I really don't want to. OK.
Yeah.
Oh, it's nice to catch up. Yep.
Do you need a hand with... No, no. I'm good.
You sure? Yeah, yeah. All good. See you.
Enjoy your lunch. You've got a few bags.
Seriously. Alright, no worries.
Sorry.
Oh, I'm so sorry. Sorry. Thank you. Sorry.
Hey. That's actually...
Kind of helps.
Don't drink out of that.
That's fine.
Leah. What's happening? Yuki wanted to throw me a farewell.
So it should be at Yuki's house. Where's Mum?
In the kitchen. Talking to Jules.
Pamelia. Pamelia. Hi!
This house is amazing. Hi.
(BUZZ OF CONVERSATION)
Speech! Speech, everyone! Quiet, please.
Come to speech! Quiet, everyone.
(CHEERING, APPLAUSE)
Um... Thank you all so, so much for coming.
And I know it was really, really late notice.
Um, but I seriously did not want to leave
without saying goodbye to you all.
Take us with you, please. I love you guys all so much.
Um, truly amazing friends. So...
Um, special shout-out to my parents, Emma and Rolly.
(CHEERING, APPLAUSE) Um, I know you guys think
maybe sometimes you don't do too good, but, um, you did.
You really did, so... Don't worry about me. I'll be OK.
(CHEERING, APPLAUSE)
It's hard for parents.
Because of all the, you know,
new hormones going through your body.
Yeah. Mm.
Yeah... What? Hmm?
Um, so, basically, Connor heard about the party,
so we were gonna move to Evie's.
Plus, Beattie throw up on the rug, I think.
What? Yeah. Sorry.
OK. Um, I'm seeing you tomorrow before we leave, right?
I think the party's moved to Evie's, everyone.
Evie. Anyone know Evie? Parties at Evie's house.
Thanks. Thanks so much. Thanks for coming.
Thanks, Mia's dad.
Thank you. Thanks, Mr Roland.
Thanks. Thanks.
Cheers, mate. Thanks.
Oh, lovely. Thank you.
Ah. Good to see you.
You too, Phil. I'll just grab this.
Out you get.
Emma. Jesus fucking Christ!
Sorry. Sorry.
Is that a... Mm.
I used to look at new parents and think
it can't be that hard, can it?
I mean...
..home all day and smoking jacket,
velvet, probably, Tom Ford.
Sleep when she sleeps. Eat whatever I want.
Pimm's with lunch.
I can't even go to the toilet when I want.
She literally screams if I leave the room.
So you're out here pretending that you don't have a baby?
Exactly.
God, I used to love complaining to you.
It's not complaining. Liar.
And now you're gone, you awful, awful woman.
How's Darren coping?
He doesn't have anything to cope with.
That's not true. He has the business, and that was the deal.
Can I ask you about Roland? No, we're talking about Darren.
I imagine he was very relaxed before you had kids.
And capable and funny. Oh, there's Sam. And I get it.
I used to be funny.
I used to be so funny, and fit and interesting.
Excuse me. Why are you here?
Uh...
Oh, am I crashing the gate party? Am I...
No. Gate crashing.
Am I the unwanted guest? No, no.
You're always a wanted guest. It's always, "Andrew's here."
"Great!" I have to leave anyways.
No, no, no. No, thank you.
Thank you for your passion. I really do.
Are you sure? Yes.
Sort your shit out and get back here ASAP.
Thanks. I'll see you tomorrow morning.
Yes. Don't judge me.
I do judge you. And you're perfect. (CHUCKLES) Ooh!
Hey, Mr Roland. Whoa. Connor.
The door was open. I just... Yeah.
No, we leave it open to encourage late night visitors.
You just missed her. Is she coming back?
No. Not tonight. Maybe not ever.
Ha! Joking. Hopefully.
Anyway, I'll let her know you came past.
She's mad at me, right? Uh... Honestly, couldn't say.
It's just there's a lot going on.
Nothing to do with me.
It's just stuff that I need to attend to in my personal life.
But I want you to know I only want what's best for her.
And I respect your loyalty as a parent.
I didn't know you were a parent. Uh, no, not me.
You. You're the parent.
And you have my respect as the parent and...
OK. Well, thanks. I'll, um, let her know you...
And one more thing, actually. Uh...
I don't suppose you have any advice for me about Mia
and how to keep things cool between us
with all the chaos and everything.
Uh, not really. No. Sorry.
I still miss the stars in the country.
City people have shit stars.
We have heaps in New Mexico. Do you?
I'll come and visit you, just to see if you're lying.
I'd really love that.
You can't wait to get back, can you?
The minute I got there...
And I didn't mean for this to happen,
but the minute I got there and the minute I got off the plane...
..it was like my life just expanded, like this big bang.
Like this new...like this new chapter has opened up in my life,
and I don't want it to stop.
And I think my marriage is over.
But I don't know why.
Isn't that...
(SIGHS) I mean, it's not that there's anything wrong,
really, on paper.
I still love Roland and he still loves me.
We have a really good life together.
And Mia. And Roland is such... such a great dad. And...
It might just be a, you know, a temporary...you know...
Yeah.
(FLOORBOARDS CREAK)
(KISSES)
It'd be good to have some distance, you know,
between you and Connor.
The best way to break up with someone is to be apart.
Ah!
I'll miss you.
(CHUCKLES) No, you won't.
Please don't kill yourself, Dad.
Bye.
Bye-bye. Bye bye bye bye bye bye. Bye! (KISSES)
Goodbye, Roland. Yeah.
Go be brilliant.
(WHINES)
(LIGHT JAZZY MELODY PLAYS ON PIANO)
(PIANO PLAYING CONTINUES)
(DOORBELL RINGS)
(KNOCKS)
(KNOCKING) (PLAYS PIANO)
(KNOCKING)
Hey, Roland. Oh, fuck.
(DISCORDANT NOTES SOUND)
(MELLOW SONG PLAYS IN BACKGROUND)
Ahh!