The first 200 lines.
So do I have to set all this up myself at the library?
No. George'll go with you.
I'd rather be out on the court with you guys.
- I'll even play wing defence. - Wing defence.
You're better than that. Come on, mate.
It's Copeland Shire Mixed Netball.
Gruber Roos, defending champions.
- Why can't George play? - Over 50s league.
Yeah, couldn't he get in as, like, an old soul?
Don't joke about that, Helen. I'm really passionate about netball.
Sorry, mate.
And we want you out there, but we can't bend the rules, champ.
- Hang in there. Your time will come. - I know, 2046.
I can't wait. Really hope you're not dead by then.
Back atcha, buddy.
- Wouldn't it be better if Roz did it? - Roz is on the netball team as well.
Yeah, we're not playing the final without Rozzie 'Boom Boom' Gruber.
She's our top shooter.
Well, could we maybe just skip it this month?
Last time the library cancelled a Q&A, there was a riot.
That Big Blue Bear in the Reading Chair had its head ripped off.
Oh, gee. What was the Q&A about?
- Breastfeeding. - It's not hard, Fisk.
You just run people through why it's important to make a will.
Let's go, George.
Obviously George'll change that to a photo of you.
OK, I like to keep the tone conversational, yeah?
A lot of people say to me,
"Hey, Ray, I can't be bothered to write a will."
"What do I care what happens when I die?"
- Who says that? - Shoosh, Helen. No heckling.
I say, "Is that right?"
"What if I told you this is what happens when you die?
"That's your kids fighting... punching, kicking, elbows,
"maybe doing a little bit of Mixed Martial Arts.
"Let's not get bogged down in the detail.
"The point is, it's out of control,
all because you didn't write a will."
How about this scenario?
"Oh, hey, Ray. My mum died."
"Oh, did she, mate? Sorry, condolences." Next slide.
"Ooh, looks like someone didn't get their fair share"
"of the inheritance pie."
Everybody loves pie, especially inheritance pie,
and at Gruber & Associates
it's our job to get you a bigger slice of the pie.
- Yeah. - That's it.
- Nice one, Ray. - Thank you, mate.
And then it's onto the Q&A,
and you'll need to know how to answer the questions.
Yeah, it's OK. I know how to answer questions.
Yeah, you think that. Hit me, Georgie. Ask me a question.
Hello, I'm a senior citizen and I've written my will on a gas bill
- and I was wondering... - Oh, gee, no mate.
You need to come on down to Gruber & Associates
we'll make sure your will's legit.
Next question.
Hello, my grandmother didn't write a will
- and I was wondering when that... - Ooh, gee, are you kidding?
No will? Well, don't just walk, run on down to Gruber & Associates.
Sorry, is every answer "Come on down to Gruber & Associates"?
Yeah.
I mean, that's the whole point of everything.
I thought it was to give people actual advice and try and help them.
No.
- Why on earth would you think that? - Yeah, Helen.
Yes, very good.
Dean.
Hello. What are you... Are you here to paint someone?
No, I've had to put the brush down.
Too many people were treating my art as a joke.
Oh. Sorry for your loss.
Dhanyavaad. That's Hindu for "thank you".
- I've become a holistic healer. - Holistic healing with your...
- Hands. - Hands.
Yes, good.
And I could give your aura a cleanse if you like.
It's looking quite soupy.
Yeah, when you say soupy, is it like a clear broth,
or more of a cloudy chowder?
I see you're still using humour to deflect your emotions.
I'm actually here to see Roz. I'd like to get my will done.
Yeah, I'm afraid Roz doesn't do wills and estates anymore.
She has moved into mediation.
Think she might make an exception for me.
We had quite a connection.
- Could you ask her? - Ah, yeah.
- She's in the middle of a mediation. - Yeah, sorry, but I can help you.
Do you want to come on through?
Oh, OK, this is awkward.
- Is it? - Um...
- Helen. - Ooh, now it's awkward.
In many parts of the world,
you would be considered a very handsome woman.
Handsome? What?
- I don't think I'm handsome. - Please, it's a compliment.
Yeah, Helen, don't be so binary.
I'm delighted by everybody's work today.
Well done, both of you.
Mediation is a process, and we got there.
Yes, well done, well done.
- Hey, Roz... - That went so well.
Mediation is a lot like jazz. Mm, cause no one really likes it?
You're listening, you're reacting.
A little bit softer now, a little bit louder now.
Skeebly-dip, skeebly-dap-dap-dap-boo and bring it on home with a result.
I tell you, I am really in the pocket.
- Yeah, I don't really get jazz. - No.
- What do you want, Helen? - Dean O'Malley is in reception.
- Do you remember Dean? - Yes, of course.
Yeah, well, he's come in, asking if you'll do his will for him.
Well, that's your department now. You've made that very clear.
Yes, I know, but I think it's just an excuse.
I think he wants to see you. He says you had a "connection".
- Ooh! - I know.
Do you want me to get rid of him? I could tell him...
- Dean? - I'll tell him you're not here?
Dean! Hello.
Hello.
Yes, Roz.
Pastecki estate. How's that going?
Under control. Going out there this afternoon.
- Why, what's the problem? - Oh, no problem.
I didn't come in here for an argument.
I actually came in to find out if we're OK.
OK about what?
Dean told me you were quite upset that he was interested in me
and not you.
OK, that's not how I remember it.
OK. Fine. Calm down.
I don't want a man to come between us.
Do you think it might ruin our friendship?
I've always thought of us as acquaintances,
rather than friends.
- Yeah, I know. I was kidding. - Oh, humour. Yes.
Dean warned me that you might try and hide behind that.
Alright, well, as long as we're OK.
We're good.
Sorry, what's going on with all these cords?
Just plugging in all my stuff.
It looks like you're on life support.
- What? - Tidy them up.
Yep. No worries, friend.
What?
Jesus.
Ray, I'm not paying those cleaners...
- Fine. - They didn't finish the job.
- I spent the whole afternoon... - Whatever, Fisk.
You across your library presentation?
- Did you wanna run it? - No, I don't need to run it.
- I just say, "Come on down..." - Hang on. Whoa, Rozzie.
Rozzie, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
- I know, I know. - What's going on, Boom Boom?
- You can't be limping. What happened? - Well, I'll tell you what happened.
I tripped over the spaghetti junction of leads
in Helen's office last night.
Leads I asked you to tape down.
What were you doing in my office last night?
I think the words you're looking for are, "Sorry, Roz. Sorry, Ray."
"I guess that's your netball final shot to pieces."
Sorry, Roz. Sorry, Ray.
But seriously, what were you doing in my office last night?
Unless you can play netball, Fisk.
- What are you like with the ball? - Yeah, I'm alright.
Well, I didn't know you were gonna throw it at me.
Ray, I'll be fine. Dean is coming over to do some Reiki on my ankle.
Oh, so dinner went well, did it?
A lady never tells.
Reiki, what is that, exactly?
It's the laying on of healing hands.
Well, we hope it's his hands. With Dean you don't know, do you?
He might have invented some kind of penis Reiki.
If it works, I won't complain. But don't worry, Ray.
I will play through the pain if I have to.
You're a trooper, Boom-Boom.
Ooh! Oww.
- You're right. - I'm alright.
Go again.
Yeah, I thought you would have caught that.
And it... Jeez.
Just one more, one more. Come on, yep.
Just say... say that you're gonna throw it.
I'm gonna throw it.
- Fuck it. - Jeez.
You're throwing too hard.
Helen, I need a list of whoever's been at Babchya's house.
Ally Pastecki, hello. Ah, do we have an appointment?
Just answer me. Who has been at the house?
A lot of people. The real estate agent.
The movers, the cleaners.
There was a stylist there today. I was there yesterday...
- Oh, my God. - Moving rubbish.
Why did you let so many people go in there?
Well, because Babchya made us the executors of the estate,
and we're preparing the house for sale.
What's the problem?
I've been through all the boxes and I can't find her recipe book.
Well, don't worry. I'm sure it'll turn up.
Maybe the cleaners stole it. I bet the cleaners stole it.
- Yeah. I doubt it. - It's all her traditional recipes.
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