You're not into this, are ya? You're not into this, are ya? Maybe the right hormones haven't come back yet. On your side. I wanna work on that hip. On your side. I wanna work on that hip. It's a little embarrassing. On your side. I wanna work on that hip. (LAUGHS) Not a lot of action lately, so... Not a lot of action lately, so... Oh, that doesn't sound like Brian King. Not a lot of action lately, so... I wanna go ahead with the complaint. Oh, and Richard has records of phone calls, emails, and proof that we even sat together on the plane. I just saw a car, and I... I think it might have been David. (SOBS) # And the stars came out once the lights went out. And I could not speak, so I had to shout. # And the moon passed sadly by. # You ready? WHISPERS: Bye-bye, baby. Think I got dog in my eye. Think I got dog in my eye. Shh! WHISPERS: Be good. Run away with your sister. SLOW ELECTRONIC MUSIC What did the cops say? What did the cops say? Uh, they said it could be the neighbours. You get that ` shitty neighbours, dogs yapping. Doesn't make it right. You get that ` shitty neighbours, dogs yapping. Doesn't make it right. No, I know my neighbours. You get that ` shitty neighbours, dogs yapping. Doesn't make it right. They never complained. And he had a key. What ` this is the bloke? What ` this is the bloke? He poisoned them. To get at me. What ` this is the bloke? Did you tell the cops that? Did you tell the cops that? I said we had an ongoing dispute. Did you tell the cops that? Did they do anything? Did they do anything? He was busy then. Apparently. Technically, someone could have thrown the meat over the balcony. Technically, someone could have thrown the meat over the balcony. You know it's bullshit. < Have you changed the locks? thrown the meat over the balcony. < Have you changed the locks? < Have you changed the locks? Yeah, I should have done it months ago. Why didn't we? < Have you changed the locks? After what you went through with the cops, I shouldn't have bothered. He's in with them. Constable Savage has actually been quite helpful. Constable Savage has actually been quite helpful. After they took out Mac's car. Yeah, and I'm really sorry about that, but this is murder! Yeah, and I'm really sorry about that, but this is murder! And we still can't be 100% sure. Yeah, and I'm really sorry Of course it's him. Who else is it gonna be? I'm going to the ladies'. (MUTTERS) To change a tampon. I'm fine. EMMA: She's not fine at all. EMMA: She's not fine at all. She is a little agitated. Is there anything else we can do to help? Is there anything else we can do to help? No. I'm keeping an eye on her. Is there anything else we can do to help? Sounds wise. I might just... I might just... Are we sure she's OK? I mean, in the head department? I might just... (SOBS) < Michelle? Oh, you poor darling. (SNIFFLES) I have to hold it together. (SNIFFLES) I have to, or he's got me. You're allowed to be sad. You loved them. They loved you. You're allowed to be sad. You loved them. They loved you. (CRIES) Don't. Hey, it's OK. (SOBS) (SOBS) It's OK. (SOBS) We're here. We're all here. I guess it's too soon for a puppy. I guess it's too soon for a puppy. (SIGHS) Yes. Oh, I feel so wrung out. Oh, but you look sensational. (CHUCKLES) I do not. (CHUCKLES) I do not. Hey. You know what you need? Um... Um... Some good lovin' from a hot man. (CHUCKLES TIREDLY) It's just, I have to express so Jo's got bottles for tomorrow. Jo? Jo? Is looking after Constance because I'm relieving tomorrow. Jo? (SIGHS) (SIGHS) Well, what was wrong with next year? Mrs Norris asked, and after all the (SIGHS) I should show willing. Mrs Norris asked, and after all the fuss about going back, I feel like I should show willing. (SIGHS DEEPLY) (SIGHS DEEPLY) (SIGHS) I guess. (CLEARS THROAT) I guess. (CLEARS THROAT) It's just a couple of days. I'll go do it in the other room so you can get to sleep. (SIGHS) You sure you don't need anything more? You sure you don't need anything more? Just the pills. How are you sleeping? Not very well. (CLEARS THROAT) I keep thinking I can hear barking, you know? Not in a crazy way. There's this dog that lives down the road. I never used to hear him, but now... I could give you some mild sleeping pills. I could give you some mild sleeping pills. I don't think that would stop it. I could give you some mild sleeping pills. The barking? The barking? (SIGHS) I killed them, you know. The barking? (SIGHS) I killed them, you know. I'm sorry? The barking? He said he would make me suffer if I took action against him. I never thought how this could impact on them. I never thought how this could impact on them. This is not your fault. I never thought how this could impact on them. It's OK. I don't want to top myself. It's him I wanna kill. It's him I wanna kill. Michelle. It's him I wanna kill. Michelle. I know I can't. It's him I wanna kill. Michelle. and the investigators believe you, and his career and reputation are under threat. So he kills two little dogs. If that's the case, he's scared. No one in their right mind would do this. You keep saying 'if'. You keep saying 'if'. Sorry. You keep saying 'if'. It's just hard to take in. Yeah. I know Richard feels the same way. How long before this drives him away? Well, I'm sure that won't happen. Well, I'm sure that won't happen. (SIGHS) This is the first time in ages that Well, I'm sure that won't happen. This is the first time in ages that I've been happy, and now I'm... This is the first time in ages that I've been happy, and now I'm... You're grieving. Richard knows that. If he leaves, I don't think I could bear it. TENSE MUSIC ALARM CHIRPS ALARM CHIRPS You're David, right? And you are? And you are? I just wanna make one thing very clear ` you go anywhere near Michelle again, and you'll be sorry. I've no idea what you're talking about. I've no idea what you're talking about. You do,... you prick. You wouldn't be Richard, by any chance? It's not appropriate for us to talk. It's not appropriate for us to talk. Hope you are found guilty and deregistered. Unlikely. Unlikely. You think? Unlikely. You think? Michelle is highly strung,... with a number of problems dating back to her youth. She's never admitted it, but I suspect some kind of abuse. Probably an important male figure in her life. It's the kind of thing that could undermine a relationship. You arsehole. You arsehole. You could temper your language. Michelle's a fantasist... who invented an affair that didn't happen. You went to Sydney together. You went to Sydney together. I made the mistake of mentioning the conference to my patient. You went to Sydney together. She then booked herself a ticket. She could have chatted someone up at the desk. You must know how persuasive she can be. Now, if you'll excuse me. You bought her a dress at a boutique in Darlinghurst. You paid by credit card. You mean the dress that I bought for my wife? (SCOFFS) She says my taste is a bit iffy, but in this case, she was pleased. She'd testify to it? Already with my lawyer. Already with my lawyer. The fact the dress is hanging in Michelle's wardrobe? Already with my lawyer. I'm sure she has lots of dresses. So does my wife. And... don't contact me again,... or I'll have to inform the police. I wish you luck. I'm trying to be understanding, OK? But, man, my balls are busting. I'm trying to be understanding, OK? But, man, my balls are busting. That's how it is with babies. Forever? But, man, my balls are busting. Forever? Forever? Just a question here ` why do you always turn to us for therapy? Forever? Well, if you want my advice, if it's sex you're after, find yourself a good man. What? What? Men are always up for it. It's been proven in university tests. What? What? Shame for you. I'm not a woolly woofter. Shame for you. I'm not a woolly woofter. Shame for you. It'll get better. Jo wasn't all that keen after Noah. Jo wasn't all that keen after Noah. Oh, for how long? Jo wasn't all that keen after Noah. Couple of months. Couple of months. This is longer. It'll work out. You just need to be patient. The thing is, I've got a physio appointment today, and I keep... (SIGHS) you know, cracking the big one. Right. Right. Sorry ` the physio ` man or woman? Right. Sorry ` the physio ` man or woman? It's a woman, of course. This is Jenna Brown? Sorry ` the physio ` man or woman? This is Jenna Brown? This is Jenna Brown? Oh, I had her number on my phone, and... she's good. This is Jenna Brown? She didn't do anything. She didn't do anything. Does Emma know? She didn't do anything. No. (SIGHS) Just a little tip here. Just a little tip here. What? Just a little tip here. What? Discharge the cannon before you go. Cannon? Cannon? Small firing arm. Whatever. If you don't want to be embarrassed, it could be good to fire one off early. Now that is good advice. It's pretty simple. One-rooted cistern ` it's probably easier just to, uh, to, uh, replace it. Look, I'll tell you what ` why don't you turn off the mains and then nip down to the dairy and get us a couple of pies? and get us a couple of pies? OK. and get us a couple of pies? OK. And I'll get this bastard off. FUNKY MUSIC Whoa! Whoa! Sorry. Um... Whoa! Sorry. Um... Hey. Call of nature, you know? Can't find the mains. Can't find the mains. They're probably down the road. Or by the carport. Can't find the mains. DOOR CLOSES, LOCK CLICKS CELL PHONE RINGS CELL PHONE RINGS Shit. BEEP! Brian King. Brian King. WOMAN: Oh, hi. Who's this? Brian King. Who's this? Who's this? Jo. I was just calling to say that Constance is doing fine. Who's this? Why are you calling me about this? Why are you calling me about this? Well, Emma was a little anxious, and this is her number. Why are you calling me about this? Oh. Well, maybe you can pass on the message. Everything's fine. Oh. Well, maybe you can pass on the message. Everything's fine. OK. (TAPS KEYPAD) How's it going back on the horse? How's it going back on the horse? Great. It's hard to remember names, but they're gorgeous! How's it going back on the horse? New entrants are so cute! How's it going back on the horse? New entrants are so cute! Oh, you getting clucky? I hope Constance is OK. Oh. Oh. Baby crisis? Oh. Uh, no. Uh... Hello. Hello. BRIAN: Hey, it's me. I think you took my phone by mistake. Hello. Hey there. > Just thought I'd drop in some lunch. Just thought I'd drop in some lunch. (SCOFFS) I am capable of feeding myself. I know. I know. Not really sure what to do with these. I know. Yeah. I'd like them to go to a good home. There's baking there from Vern. You can take it to work. The lads at the office will be pleased to hear it. The lads at the office will be pleased to hear it. I just have to keep moving forward. The lads at the office will be pleased to hear it. It will get better. There might be a bit of a problem... about the dress ` the one David bought you. He did buy it. I was there. He did buy it. I was there. It may be hard to prove. He did buy it. I was there. It'll be on his credit card. The investigators asked for them. The investigators asked for them. He could say he bought it for his wife. And if she` The investigators asked for them. OK, I went to see him. I wanted to make sure he stays the hell away from you. You told me no contact. I wanted to look him in the eye. You're right ` he is an arrogant bastard. KNOCK AT DOOR > I can get it. I can get it. No, it's... OK. Michelle? Michelle? Hi. That's me. Thanks. < What is it? More baking? I have to tell Vern that there's a limit to how many` What is it? It doesn't say. It's him. It's him. It could be a friend. No, my friends wouldn't be so insensitive. No, my friends wouldn't be so insensitive. My mother? Your family? No, my friends wouldn't My family doesn't waste money on flowers. Hey, what are you doing? Hey, what are you doing? I have to find out if he sent this. Michelle` Michelle` I have to know. Cheers for that. No irate clients? Cheers for that. No irate clients? Oh, I mostly had it on silent. So, what are you up to this afternoon? Um, finishing off the cistern and pricing another job. Um, finishing off the cistern and pricing another job. So you're home early? Uh, actually, I've got physio. Right. Uh, how is your back? Uh, a bit of a twinge now and then, but if it's on ACC, I may as well do it. Sure. Sure. I` I pay them enough. Yeah, yeah. Well, I'd better get back. Oh, hey, um, Jo said Maggie's all good. Oh, hey, um, Jo said Maggie's all good. Great. Oh, hey, um, Jo said All right. Spot you later. Hi there, guys, how can I help? Hi there, guys, how can I help? Hi. Um, I got sent a wreath today from your company. Was there something wrong with it? Was there something wrong with it? No, it was lovely. It's just that my two little dogs died recently. Was there something wrong with it? Thank you. But there was no name on the card, and I would really like to thank the person who sent it. Oh, some people like to remain anonymous. It's just that whoever sent it knew how much they meant to me, you know, and at a time like this... I suppose. I suppose. Thank you. What was the delivery name? What was the delivery name? Uh, Michelle. Michelle Hardcastle. What was the delivery name? Uh, Michelle. Michelle Hardcastle. It's awful losing a pet, isn't it? Has it happened to you? Uh, Michelle. Michelle Hardcastle. Has it happened to you? Has it happened to you? A couple of years ago now. Family dog, but you never forget them, do you? Uh, you said Michelle Hardcastle? Yes. Yes. It says here that... you ordered the wreath and the gift this morning. I... I don't think so. Uh, the order came in online. Uh, the order came in online. Honestly, I didn't do that. Uh, the order came in online. Honestly, I didn't do that. Is there an e-mail address? That isn't yours, is it? That isn't yours, is it? Michelle dot hard? (SCOFFS) I don't think so. That isn't yours, is it? Um, can you tell me who paid for them? The flowers were charged to a credit card in the name of MD Hardcastle. Is that the credit card number? Yes, it is. They were great. Well, their sleep times were a little bit different, but Tobias is fascinated with her. That's great. Was work a bit stressful? Was work a bit stressful? Oh, it was fun. But there was a mix-up with the phones. I know. I know. And I saw Brian had a message from an old girlfriend about meeting up. I know. I know. He said he was going to physio, but I don't know. Oh shit. He said he was going to physio, but I don't know. Oh shit. Well, I don't want to sound judgemental, but it is Brian. Yes. Yes. Look, you just have to come out and ask him. Yes. What if I'm wrong? Take it from me ` you let things fester, it'll turn into something worse. (GROANS) Is that hurting? Is that hurting? (GROANS) No more than usual. I just want to get into your hip. Can you roll on your side? I just want to get into your hip. Can you roll on your side? Uh... I just want to get into your hip. Can you roll on your side? Brian, it's all right. It's just, you know, the problem. It's not like I don't know about the problem. It's not like I don't know about the problem. I feel like a perve. (LAUGHS) At least I can still turn someone on, even while I'm bashing their arse. Well, it doesn't sound good when you put it like that. Well, it doesn't sound good when you put it like that. Roll over. Hug this. I'm taking it as a compliment. For real? When you're 40 and working long hours, it's not exactly easy to meet anyone. Just because you're with someone doesn't mean you're getting it. Just because you're with someone doesn't mean you're getting it. Still not good at home? Just because you're with someone doesn't mean you're getting it. I'm sure we can sort that out. Yeah? Yeah? All part of the service. How are you... with needles? Not that great. Not that great. Then probably best if you don't look. But I think it'll help. Oh! Shit. That'll get the inflammation down in no time. I still can't believe someone would do that to Coco and Chanel. I still can't believe someone would do that to Coco and Chanel. I know. It's awful. I still can't believe someone Hey, guys. I might e-mail. And Dex could do her a photo. She's been so cool to me. I might e-mail. And Dex could do her a photo. She's been so cool to me. That's a really sweet thought. I might e-mail. And Dex could do her a photo. She's been so cool to me. Finish your homework. Dinner's in 10. Finish your homework. Dinner's in 10. Sure. > WHISPERS: That was amazing. WHISPERS: How do you mean? WHISPERS: How do you mean? Something pierced the teenage bubble of self-interest. WHISPERS: How do you mean? WHISPERS: How do you mean? It's a good thing, isn't it? It's a good thing, isn't it? Mm. It means she can cope on her own. And guess what...? It's a good thing, isn't it? You know I don't play that game well. (CHUCKLES) All right. I started looking at travel porn on the internet, and there was this special, so I thought, 'Why not?' What? What? Tickets to Paris. I booked us tickets. I can't just go`! I can't just go`! They're open, OK? We can go any time over the next year. I can't just go`! So the next time Celeste is in LA or doing cool stuff with Dex. And I found this hotel. Just down the road from Chez Marie. My favourite cafe. My favourite cafe. (LAUGHS) Le Librairie, whatever that means. My favourite cafe. Bookshop. Because it was a bookshop. Well, the ground floor was. You know it? You know it? Yeah. You know it? Yeah. Right. So we're doing this? You know it? I would love to. How was her day with the 'nanny'? How was her day with the 'nanny'? Oh, she had fun, apparently. Smells good. Yeah, that's a curry for Michelle. We're having leftovers. Yeah, that's a curry for Michelle. We're having leftovers. Right. Yeah, that's a curry for Michelle. We're having leftovers. And how was physio? Oh, it's a bit painful, but it seems to be helping. Actually, I know you were with Jenna Brown. Because she's my physio. Because she's my physio. She's a physio? Well, she's the only one I knew. Well, she's the only one I knew. (SCOFFS) There are heaps of physios. I buggered my back, and I had her Well, she's the only one I knew. I buggered my back, and I had her number. Why is this such a big deal? I buggered my back, and I had her number. Why is this such a big deal? You know why. She's an ex. Well, a one night thing ages ago. Jesus. Where's the trust. Well, a one night thing ages ago. Jesus. Where's the trust. Can you blame me? Yeah, well, it's not like you're interested - Yeah, well, it's not like you're interested - I've just been a bit tired. Do you want me to get a new physio? Is that it? It's up to you. I'll get dinner ready. MICHELLE SIGHS RICHARD SIGHS You OK? You OK? I might just get up. You need to sleep. You OK? You need to sleep. No. I wouldn't send flowers to myself, OK? Why would I do that? You need to sleep. And a soft-toy dog? You need to sleep. And a soft-toy dog? Yeah, I know, I know. God, he must have got my credit card details off that cow on reception. That's how I paid for my sessions. Oh, the face on her ` she was all smiles, and yet she was judging me. Oh, the face on her ` she was all smiles, and yet she was judging me. Let it go. Oh, the face on her ` she was all smiles, and yet she was judging me. No, I... I hate him so much! I know. And he will get his just desserts. But you said it's not certain. But you said it's not certain. (SIGHS) Michelle, I'm kind of shagged. One of my main guys is leaving; there's a problem in Shanghai. One of my main guys is leaving; there's a problem in Shanghai. Shit. I'm such an attention hog. You're not. You're not. I'm stopping now. Thinking happy thoughts. Tra-la-la. Liar. Liar. Mm. Goodnight, my beautiful man. Liar. Goodnight. SLOW ROCK MUSIC < DOGS BARK OUTSIDE (GROANS) (SIGHS) (GROANS) < DOG BARKS OUTSIDE < DOG BARKS SHARPLY KNOCK AT DOOR SINISTER MUSIC < BARKING CONTINUES (BANGS ON DOOR) You psycho! You murderer! I know you can hear me! (CONTINUES BANGING ON DOOR) (PANTS) I knew you were in there. You come out here and face me, you arsehole. You murdering coward! You cowardly piece of scumbag shit! Did you tell your wife about it? Did you tell Diana? Does she think it's cool? Does she think it's cool that you kill animals?! I am not going away until you come out here! I will stay here all night! SIREN WHOOPS Oh! I am well aware that this may seem like trespass or even disorderly behaviour, but if someone had killed your children, what would you do? but if someone had killed your children, what would you do? You said they were dogs. They were like children to me. I loved them that much, and he knew that, because I told him that in our sessions ` that they were given to me after my miscarriages. That's sad. And then he killed them with poison, and I laid a complaint about that, but you guys didn't believe me. And, yes, OK, shouting at his door at 2 in the morning might not be the best strategy. But I didn't throw anything or break a window. And I did not do that to his car, by the way. Right. Right. And I know it was him who sent me those flowers, Right. because who else would send me them and make out like I did that myself? (CHUCKLES MIRTHLESSLY) That is just twisted. And that's what he's wants, is to drive me crazy so I look insane and you guys don't believe my complaint. I see. I see. You do? < KNOCK AT DOOR < KNOCK AT DOOR Just a moment. This is Vincent and Tuila, and they're from our Mental Health Crisis team. What? They're here to talk to you about what's been going on. They're here to talk to you about what's been going on. I told you what's been going on. They're here to talk to you about what's been going on. you could tell them. No, I am not the crazy person here! He is! You can tell them about it. They're here to help. I don't want to! Charge me! And I want a lawyer. CELL PHONE RINGS (GROANS) RINGING CONTINUES RINGING CONTINUES Dammit. (GRUNTS) Catherine Duvall. She was at David's house in a state of distress. Did she do anything? Did she do anything? No, just hurling abuse, but he called the police. The psych team brought her here. She was upset, so they've sedated her. Oh Christ. Oh Christ. They're keeping her in because she has a history as a suicide risk. Oh Christ. Yeah, I know. Oh God. I'm so sorry. I know you wanted to sleep. It's OK. It's OK. Could we have a moment please? Hey,... what happened? I just couldn't stand it anymore, him pulling all the strings. Um, sorry, I sound a little bit drunk. They gave me something. Um, sorry, I sound a little bit drunk. They gave me something. It's OK. Um, sorry, I sound a little bit They say that I'm` I have to stay here. That I'm nuts. You're not, OK? Here's what's gonna happen. I'll get an independent psychiatric assessment in the morning. I'll get an independent psychiatric assessment in the morning. Can't I just go now? I'll get an independent psychiatric No. You get some sleep. We'll be back in the morning. OK. (SIGHS) Sorry. Sorry. It's fine. Really. It's just good that you're all right. She really didn't do anything, and the case notes don't show anything except she was upset. And she went for it, though. And she went for it, though. I would have done worse. This guy needs to be stopped. And she went for it, though. I'll get her released into my care later today. You think that'll happen? You think that'll happen? They'll be happy to be rid of her. They'll need the bed, You think that'll happen? and there are people who are worse off. But I do think we need to keep an eye on her. Actually, I need to get a flight this morning. I've been putting it off, but I really need to do it. Right. Right. Thanks for the tea. Tell Michelle I'll be back. There's the spare for her car, the house. If you could just... keep an eye on her? See ya. DOOR OPENS > DOOR OPENS > Is that good or bad? DOOR OPENS > Is that good or bad? I really have no idea. God, what time is it? God, what time is it? It's still early. Well... Oh, she must have slept in. Well... Oh, she must have slept in. That's good, isn't it? Well... Oh, she must have slept in. That's good, isn't it? I guess so. Well... Oh, she must have slept in. That's good, isn't it? Hey. Look, the Jenna Brown thing. She is just my physio. And it's you that I'm hot for. And here's the other guy to prove it. (CHUCKLES) I can tell. So? OK, let's just make it quick. You make it sound like a chore you wanna get over with ` like it's the washing or something. Washing's not all that quick. Washing's not all that quick. (SIGHS) If you don't want to do it, just` just say so. If it's important to you, I will. If it's important to you, I will. You know, that's not sexy at all. If it's important to you, I will. You know, that's not sexy at all. (SIGHS) I'm trying to be nice. 'I will have sex if I have to?' That's nice? (sighs) OK, maybe there is something wrong with me - but I can't make myself feel like it if I don't. CONSTANCE CRIES CONSTANCE CRIES I'm sorry this isn't what you wanted, but I have to feed Maggie before I go to work! but I have to feed Maggie before I go to work! CRYING CONTINUES And how is the Brian situation? And how is the Brian situation? Uh, I asked him, and I got it wrong. Oh, because? Oh, because? Well, he was seeing Jenna Brown, but for his back. She's a physio. Oh, because? I do actually believe him. But... I'd almost understand if he got it on with someone else. It's just, I'm not all that interested at the moment. It's just, I'm not all that interested at the moment. And who is with a little baby? It's just, I'm not all that interested at the moment. Some people must be. Some super horny 18-year-old, maybe. Some super horny 18-year-old, maybe. Maybe I'm too old to have sex ever again? Oh, I felt the same way after all my babies. But sometimes you just have to pretend. You did that? You did that? (CHUCKLES) Who hasn't? It keeps them happy. And if the worst comes to the worst, then there's always the BJ. What's two minutes of your time? Actually, Brian's quite old-fashioned like that. Actually, Brian's quite old-fashioned like that. I find that hard to believe. It's surprising, I know. Oh, but the thing is, I'm not all that good at pretending. It always just makes me feel a bit silly. It always just makes me feel a bit silly. Maybe you need a little helper. It always just makes me Sorry? It always just makes me feel a bit silly. Aphrodelle. (CHUCKLES) Not for me. For my friend Andrea. She has never had a real orgasm until... Maybe it's rubbish. But it's got to be better than faking it. Thanks for busting me out. Thanks for busting me out. Well, they could see you weren't a danger to anyone. And now we're off for lunch. And now we're off for lunch. Well, you don't have to. And now we're off for lunch. Well, you don't have to. He already made it. And now we're off for lunch. Well, you don't have to. I picked up your car. It's back at your place. I picked up your car. It's back at your place. (GROANS) God. We got you some clothes. It's back at your place. We got you some clothes. We got you some clothes. How? We got you some clothes. How? Richard gave us a key. We got you some clothes. How is he? I tried to calling him, but he didn't pick up. The thing is, Richard had to go away. To Shanghai? To Shanghai? I guess it's a business thing. Or maybe he just bailed. Or maybe he just bailed. < I don't think so. Or maybe he just bailed. Your carriage awaits. Thank you. Now, I have an excellent selection of DVDs. Now, I have an excellent selection of DVDs. Don't you have work? Now, I have an excellent selection of DVDs. Someone's covering for me. Someone's covering for me. You don't have to keep an eye on me,... again. Someone's covering for me. It's just until Richard gets back. Oh, hun, let's cut the crap. He's been amazing, but there's only so much a guy can take. He told me not to go anywhere near him. He told me not to go anywhere near him. CELL PHONE RINGS Hello. (SIGHS) Hi. Certainly. I can do that. Yep, 10's fine. See you then. Who was it? The investigators at health and disability. They want to see me tomorrow to discuss 'recent developments'. to discuss 'recent developments'. Right. to discuss 'recent developments'. Right. Tea? to discuss 'recent developments'. Right. Yeah. His lawyer will be all over it. I suppose. I suppose. (EXHALES) Totally blown it. The investigators are not fools. The investigators are not fools. There's hardly any real evidence. It's not like he sent sexy texts. Lunch at a restaurant? It's not kosher, but it's not exactly a crime. The trip to Sydney. He's got that covered. Trust me, I'm the one that's gonna end up looking like a mad stalker. And he'll come away laughing. I'm sorry. Why? Why? Cos I pushed you into this. I just felt so angry. You and me, sister. If you want to give up, I'll understand. If it just all went away, for me and Richard, it could be really good for us. Maybe. Mummy needs some time with Daddy, so be a good girl. LIGHT MUSIC MUSIC CONTINUES PHONE RINGS OVER SPEAKER JENNA: Are you calling to complain about the bruises? Actually, I was wondering what you're up to. Actually, I was wondering what you're up to. Oh, what did you have in mind? LIGHT MUSIC CONTINUES I really can do one night alone, you know. I know. But I won't hear of it. I know. But I won't hear of it. Oh God, you're bossy. I know. It's a side of me people don't necessarily like. I know. It's a side of me people don't necessarily like. (SIGHS) They do. They don't. people don't necessarily like. They don't. They don't. Oh, they learn to love it eventually. (CHUCKLES) MAN: ...Sydney's fine for now. That's not David. That's not David. No. Oh my God. I thought you were in Shanghai! No. Hi. Hi. Darling Hard! It's so good to see you. Yeah. And you. What are you doing here? Oh, now, this is my friend Catherine. Ah, Mervyn. Charmed. Ah, Mervyn. Charmed. Hi. Ah, Mervyn. Charmed. you're in some bother. This lovely man said that you're in some bother. Mervyn works at the boutique in Sydney where David bought the dress. Mervyn works at the boutique in Sydney where David bought the dress. Yeah, retail. Mervyn works at the boutique in Sydney where David bought the dress. like this lady. It's not where I want to be, but at least we get excellent customers like this lady. You went over to find him? It was a long shot. I didn't want to get your hopes up. But you do make an impression. Does she ever! So you remember? Darling, when you walked in, I couldn't believe it. Darling, when you walked in, I couldn't believe it. Because...? Darling, when you walked in, I couldn't believe it. From Clean and Handy. When I lived here, I loved those ads ` so tacky. And that Scotty was clearly your bit of rough. Yep. This David ` he's all, 'Nothing's too good for this woman. Spend what you like'. Clearly not your husband. (CHUCKLES) Yeah, but I did think at the time, 'He'd better be rich, cos she could do a whole lot better.' And you have! And you have! Yeah, I think so. And you have! Yeah, I think so. So you're here to testify? And you have! Yeah, I think so. Well, I never thought I'd get to be star witness, but I'm so up for it. Well, I never thought I'd get to be star witness, but I'm so up for it. Oh! My God, this is amazing. Well, I never thought I'd get to be Well, this lovely man ` he offered me a free plane ticket, so... I probably don't need to stay. I probably don't need to stay. Thank you... so much. I probably don't need to stay. Thank you... so much. You're amazing. Yeah, and I better be on my way too. So many people to catch up with! Yeah, and I better be on my way too. So many people to catch up with! I could drop you. Yeah, and I better be on my way too. So many people to catch up with! Ah. K Road? My pleasure. Ah. K Road? My pleasure. OK. See ya. Ah. K Road? My pleasure. Bye. Mwah. Oh my God. I` I can't believe you. You're worth it. And David is an arsehole, and I want to take him down. So, was there any particular reason for this? So, was there any particular reason for this? I just felt like a drink. So, was there any particular reason for this? professional, it can help. With what? With what? It's a muscle relaxant. Well, that's good to hear. With what? Well, that's good to hear. Well, that's good to hear. (CHUCKLES) So this is where you do pub quiz? Well, that's good to hear. Every Tuesday. Don't know what's going on tonight. Speed-dating, I believe. Maybe I should stay, see if I get lucky. It is a sad reflection on blokes today if you've gotta do that. It is a sad reflection on blokes today if you've gotta do that. Thank you. It is a sad reflection on blokes I mean, you're gorgeous! It is a sad reflection on blokes I mean, you're gorgeous! Ah, not everyone seems to agree. Actually, I think a lot of men find me a bit too... Actually, I think a lot of men find me a bit too... ...good for them? Actually, I think a lot of I was gonna say upfront. I want company. I'm just not very domestic Oh God, not him. Pervy Guy? Pervy Guy? You know him? Pervy Guy? He owns the place. Always got his eyes on the bazookas. Always got his eyes on the bazookas. I know! I went out with him once. Oh, the mistakes of online dating. Hook up one for the lady. Hook up one for the lady. He's getting you something special. (GROANS) Do you mind if we go somewhere else? (GROANS) Do you mind if we go somewhere else? Sure. Uh, maybe we could get some dinner? we go somewhere else? Uh, maybe we could get some dinner? Uh, maybe we could get some dinner? Yeah, whatever you want. Uh, maybe we could get some dinner? Yeah, whatever you want. My place? Uh, maybe we could get some dinner? Yeah, whatever you want. Yeah, sounds great. (SIGHS) VOICEMAIL: Brian King here. Leave me a message or send me a text` VOICEMAIL: Brian King here. Leave me a message or send me a text` (HANGS UP) (SIGHS) (MOANS SOFTLY) (SIGHS) (SIGHS) This is great. It's a pain cooking for one, but when my fridge only had a bottle of gin and half a lemon, I knew I had to get things in hand. I knew I had to get things in hand. And I say again, you should not be alone. I knew I had to get things in hand. Another drink? Oh, I'm out of beer, but there's some white wine. Oh, it's a bit metrosexual. Oh, it's a bit metrosexual. (CHUCKLES) I won't tell if you won't. BOTH PANT (GRUNTS) God, you feel amazing. God, you feel amazing. This is great. It's been a while. I'm seeing this as meaningless sex. Is that OK with you? I'm seeing this as meaningless sex. Is that OK with you? Yeah. Better find something. Better find something. OK. Better find something. (BREATHES HEAVILY) DRAWERS OPEN, CLOSE (PANTS) Uh,... this could be very ancient. But what the hey. You OK? Shit. Shit. What? (SIGHS) I don't know if I can do this. Is it your back? Is it your back? No, it's` it's all good. I mean, I want to, it's just... Is it your back? (GROANS) It's fine. You have someone you love at home. I` I get it. (SIGHS) I do. I don't want to be a homewrecker. I don't want to be a homewrecker. No, you're not. And I am crossing professional boundaries. You've never got it on with a client? You were going to be my first. But go ` before I do jump you. You were going to be my first. But go ` before I do jump you. (SIGHS) SOFT GUITAR MUSIC You're a nice guy, Brian. Am I? Am I? I think so. GUITAR MUSIC CONTINUES Hi. (GRUNTS) Where were you? Um, just had a drink with Steve to talk about some work. Mm-hm. So excited. I feel like I'm waiting for my close-up! So excited. I feel like I'm waiting for my close-up! (GROANS) I feel sick. What? No, you'll be just fine. And you look amazing, by the way. I'd kill for shoes like that. Mervyn? Mervyn? Yeah, that's me! Once more into the breach! GENTLE MUSIC QUIZMASTER: That was question nine. What is the meaning of primum non nocere? First do no harm. First do no harm. You know Latin? First do no harm. You know Latin? Some medical ethics. > First do no harm. You know Latin? Right. And finally, our last question for When in Rome ` which Roman Emperor married two men? Ooh. Caligula? Nero? Definitely one of the crazy ones. Definitely one of the crazy ones. MICHELLE: Homophobe! Definitely one of the crazy ones. MICHELLE: Homophobe! Yeah, that's me. Definitely one of the crazy ones. MICHELLE: Homophobe! Put Nero. It's a shame Emma couldn't come. It's a shame Emma couldn't come. She's a bit tired, and Maggie's got a bit of a sniffle. It's a shame Emma couldn't come. And tell her I loved the curry. Oh, well, give her my love. And tell her I loved the curry. Oh, well, give her my love. And tell her I loved the curry. Mm. Nearly as good as mine. How are things at home? How are things at home? OK. How are things at home? OK. Any, uh, any action? Well, it's not always about sex. Are you feeling all right? Are you feeling all right? Yeah, I'm good, brother. Whoa, the fancy stuff. Whoa, the fancy stuff. Well, we are celebrating. You are? What happened? You are? What happened? The main thing is, the investigators believe me. They'll publish a decision, and David will have to go to the Medical Council. For a slap over the wrist? For a slap over the wrist? No, he could be deregistered. The director of proceedings will see if any legal action should be taken. The director of proceedings will see if any legal action should be taken. Yes! The director of proceedings will see I'm confused. The director of proceedings will see I'm confused. It means it's a win. Woohoo! Big win. Big win. Hey, score! To justice. To justice. And Mervyn. To justice. And Mervyn. Who? To justice. The best boutique manager ever! ALL: Justice and Mervyn. ALL: Justice and Mervyn. And I just want to say thank you to all of you for being so incredible. ALL: Justice and Mervyn. Aw... Aw... And of course this man here. Aw... And of course this man here. Well, you are a very brave woman. Aw... And of course this man here. And I love you. Hey, uh, you really say that shit? And all the time? Yeah, why not, if it's what you feel? OK. FRONT DOOR CLOSES > Hi. How was it? How was quiz? Uh, we were third. Is that new? Come here. What? Well, aren't you tired? Well, aren't you tired? No, not at all. And I did miss you the other night. Oh, yeah. Sorry about that. Steve does go on a bit. Oh, yeah. Sorry about that. Steve does go on a bit. Mm-hm. Oh! That's not good? That's not good? Insanely good! And so are you. GROANS: I should get up. Ah, but if we were in Paris, you wouldn't have to. (CHUCKLES) True. But I've still got a marathon to train for, so... Don't you want to come with me to 'za Libraire'? I gotta work on my accent. LAUGHS: It's not that. LAUGHS: It's not that. < I know it's bad. I do want to go. I do. This is gonna sound silly... I can do silly. It's just, I didn't live in central Paris, and I used to stay at the Librarie with Jules when he was in town. On his $2000 visits. It was just a couple of times. Don't want to ruin the special memory? Don't want to ruin the special memory? No` But you'd gone to the trouble` Don't want to ruin the special memory? Mm. There is an easy solution here. I'm sure there are other hotels in Paris. Yes. Unless being there will make you think of him. Missing him ` old times, big bucks. (GROWLS) No! Not ever! You sure? You sure? Ever. You sure? PHONE RINGS You should get that. You should get that. No. You should get that. No. Unfortunately, not in Paris now. PHONE BEEPS Mac Delaney. Oh hi. Right. I see. I hope so too. Well, it was good of you to let us know. Thanks. (HANGS UP) That was our old friend Constable Savage. That was our old friend Constable Savage. Right. That was our old friend Constable Savage. appeal. Just letting us know that the guys that hassled you ` they got bail on appeal. Bugger. Take it. You need it! I shouldn't go anywhere. I always come back with twice as much stuff. Are we ready? Are we ready? But they're only things you needed. Are we ready? You're a shopping enabler. You're a shopping enabler. Well, that's rich coming from you. Next time you're in Sydders, you can pick it up. And we are so hitting the town. Mm-mm. We'd better go if we want to check-in. What are you up to? Uh, I'm gonna call in at work. Find a good home for these guys. Uh, I'm gonna call in at work. Find a good home for these guys. Right. Well, have a good one. Uh, I'm gonna call in at work. Find a good home for these guys. Ciao bella! See ya, gorgeous. Ciao bella! See ya, gorgeous. Plane ` leaving soon. Ciao bella! Yeah, all right. Jeez. Stay away from me. Actually, that won't be a problem as of next month. I'm moving back to Britain. Right. Right. I really don't have much choice in that, do I? Right. What ` to work this hard and be threatened with deregistration? What ` to work this hard and be threatened with deregistration? You expect me to sympathise? What ` to work this hard and be threatened with deregistration? with an unblemished reputation. You tell yourself that. I can practise there. None of this shit matters. They can't touch me. I can practise there. None of this shit matters. They can't touch me. Whatever. You are not going to beat me. shit matters. They can't touch me. You are not going to beat me. You are not going to beat me. That's what matters to you? Beating me? You little whore. You little whore. (SCOFFS) Goodbye, David. You are a mad bitch that will never get better, you know that? Don't you turn your back on me. Go on. Go on. Do it. Do it. Whatever it is you're trying to do, it's too late. Get your hands off me. Go. Before I tell the police and investigators what you're doing at my house. Again. I know what you did. And what I also know is that I am not the crazy person here. Get help. ENGINE STARTS LIGHT ROCK MUSIC (CHUCKLES) # I missed the boat so long ago, # and I've been trying to move on. # Captions by June Yeow. www.tvnz.co.nz/access-services Captions were made possible with funding from NZ On Air.