Familieweekend Page #2

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Right...

Bennie.

Bennie.

-Dad.

Little sis. You haven't changed a bit.

Well, just a little bit.

And R0, my big bro.

-Let's go, there's plenty of time to chat.

So, made anything good lately?

-Yes, lots.

I have a big show coming up.

-Really?

'Made anything good?' 200 grand in debt

and a bastard child, perhaps.

Leave him be. Your father is just excited.

Did you hear?

'How are the rooftop gardens?'

Unbelievable. I work my arse off

and Benjamin just has his hand out.

Darling, relax. It's just one weekend.

And it so happens that I'm incredibly proud

of your rooftop gardens.

Do you mean that?

-Of course.

Well? Has it changed much?

The staff has certainly improved.

Did old Bertus die,

or did dad finally let him go?

No, my father retired last year.

Frderique?

-Hello, Benjamin.

My god, Fr. You've certainly... changed.

-Little girls grow up.

I've brought you a little something.

Look, dad. Mind your head.

It's a Green Egg,

the Rolls Royce among barbecues.

The genuine article. The grilling area,

the rack, all stainless steel.

All ceramic. It's ideal for slow cooking.

There was a smaller version,

but I figured, you only have one dad.

My doctor doesn't like me to eat meat.

No?

'Nope.

You can grill fish on it, or veggies.

I brought you a little something, too.

It's a wind chime.

It protects against evil spirits

and negative energy.

It was made by the children

at our leper colony at Gorakhpur.

And it shows.

That's so thoughtful, love.

I feel safer already.

I'm still working on a gift, I was

a bit swamped. With the show coming up.

I don't mind.

Having you here is the best gift.

If only I'd known.

Thank you all. For the gifts, of course,

but most of all for being here.

Of course, dad. Anything for you.

We are curious about your announcement.

-Yes, dad, what's the big deal?

Two more minutes, and then you'll find out.

Well, you keep us in suspense.

Is it big news?

You bet it is.

I'm sure we'll be happy about it.

-I think so, too.

Here we go.

Good things come to those who wait.

Legal advice. Of course. These things

have to be done right. So silly of me.

Everyone, may I introduce: Bonnie.

Bonnie, these are my children.

I guess you must be Roderick.

Aren't you too young to be a solicitor?

I'm not a solicitor, silly.

This is the big news

that I wanted to share with you.

Bonnie and I are engaged.

We are getting married.

This weekend.

What the f***? Did you know?

-Of course not.

What sort of insights?

-You regress to your very core.

Why not? You talk to him, right?

-Ben, I have a company to run.

And a family.

It's not like you stop by.

When do you get the dot on your forehead?

Getting married. At his age.

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