1 Previously on Filthy Rich... < I had an unpleasant visit from your stepfather last night. What'd he do? You make me an offer. How about nothing? (SNIGGERS) But he did mention your mother's grievances. She doesn't like you. The story I got was how the bitch ruined our lives. His birth mother disappeared, and even the cops couldn't find her. Mum! Mum, wake up! Darling, where'd this come from? Brady's. Brady's? I wanna take the money. To the point. Good. You know, if this is gonna work, we gotta stick together. I'm in. You want to open an account with us? Actually, we need an original birth certificate. Poke, he managed to dig up some old police files on some girl who had a baby and left it in a bin. I know how to deal with Brady. I forgot to give you this. (EXHALES HEAVILY) Shit. Excuse me, Mrs Truebridge. Morning. Patricia. Thank you, Maria. You said there were photographs. (EXHALES HEAVILY) I don't remember exercise being this much fun. Any blackmail note, request for money? Only this. READS: Honour widows that are widows indeed. Is not thy wickedness great? Bit creative for your average blackmailer. Maybe it's meant to upset me. Or get you on the back foot, make you feel guilty, so that when they finally hit you up for money, you're more likely to pay. It's working so far. See this? Marks on the cabinet. The angle's right. There was a hidden camera. It's been removed. Shit. Anyone you can think of? Anyone with a motive? There's a big project in the works. Someone could be looking to apply pressure somehow. We'll find a way to shut this down... quietly. No, that's OK. I'll dig them out and bring them in for you. Thank you so much. No worries. Hello. (CHUCKLES) (SIGHS) Her little girl's learning the piano, and... I said I'd bring in some of my old sheet music for her. She's here to give her family, um,... a better life. Mum, are you OK? (SNIFFS) Sorry, um, it's just you're such a good mum, and I'm so` Hey, Mum, it's OK. It's OK. < No. But I've been given a second chance, and I'm going to get my shit together, OK? Well, you don't have to do it on your own. Thanks, babe. No, Mum, I mean that there are places that can help ` with treatment, I mean. Ah, yeah. I put my name down for rehab once, but, um, (SNIFFS) uh, stuff happened. Well, what if I could get you somewhere good right away? < How? I've got contacts. Hmm, money talks, eh? (CHUCKLES) It's called Regeneration House. Oh, yeah, I've heard of that. Isn't that where the celebrities go to dry out? Mm, that` that is the one. (CHUCKLES) Yeah, oh, can you just imagine me? Big sunglasses, like, acting all mysterious ` 'no pictures, please.' That's exactly how it's gonna be (!) (LAUGHS) I can't do it. God, Mum! What about Karl? Bugger him! Look, I know you two don't always see eye to eye, but he is a good man. No, Mum, he beats you up. Look, I can do it at home. I can get clean. I can get off the drugs. Bullshit, Mum! Bullshit! It's not a problem! Baby, please! I can! No, Mum. If Karl cares about you at all` He does. He really does. He would want you to do this. God, just listen to me, OK? You are gonna take this chance. OK? Because if you don't, I am gonna walk away. What? I would just rather cut you out completely than spend my life wondering when I am gonna get that next phone call telling me that you've OD'd, not knowing if the next time you might be dead. No, there won't be a next time. Yeah? Prove it to me. Prove that you mean it. Please. DOORBELL RINGS DOOR OPENS Lovely to see you, Joe. This is Ariana, my fiance. Hi. Heavens, look at you both ` so beautiful, like young... gods. A drink. Hmm! What can I get you? Ooh. Hi. How's your mum? Good. She wants to do it ` the rehab thing, if the offer's still good. Of course. Only it needs to be soon, before Karl changes her mind. Does tomorrow work? That's fantastic. I said I'd help, didn't I? Well, we're all here, so welcome. As of tomorrow, John's will is out of probate, so I thought it was a good time for us all to regroup ` and by way of a celebration. So here's cheers to the three newest members of the family. ALL: Cheers. And even if you aren't all taking up the shares left to you by my late husband, I want you to be assured that you are still part of the family. Hang on. What do you mean 'not everyone's taking the shares'? I'm sorry. Have I got that wrong? Did she? Get it wrong? Well, I said I was thinking about, uh, taking the 100 grand. You spoke to Corban about it? Uh, yeah. Well, whatever you decide, like I said, we are family now, and nothing will change that. To family. NANCY: To family. And here's welcome to you too, Ariana. Cheers. (CHUCKLES) And no matter what you think of us all, we're never boring. I know. I've already met John. Really? John Jr? Yeah. Is he coming today? Somehow, I doubt it. I'm sorry. How do you know John Jr? Uh, he's` She just met him once. We, um` That's all. We just bumped into him somewhere, eh? Yeah, that's right. Well, if you'll take my advice, you'll have as little to do with him as possible. Yeah. When were you gonna tell me? Oh shit. I didn't say I'd take the money. Uh, I said I'd think about it. You also said that you were part of the team, that we'd stick together. I've got this mate, OK? More like a brother. Anyway, he was in an accident. 100 grand would really help him and his mum. Yeah, well, my mum needs help too, but I'm not selling us all out. It's complicated, OK? But it doesn't mean you have to panic and mess things up. How bad is your mate? Pretty munted, eh. Sorry. Am I interrupting? No. We were just talking, and now we're done. Excuse me. She is a persuasive young woman. (CHUCKLES) But you have to do what's right for you. I need to go away for a while ` see a friend, think it over. I think that's a great idea. Yeah? > Of course. Where are you going? Uh, just home, down the South Island. Talk to Maria. Have her book you a flight and a rental car if you need one. Dead set? I want this decision to be yours and no one else's. You take as long as you need. Yeah, thanks. Oh man. I'm so sorry I dropped you in it. Oh, hey, it's none of her business. But if I let John Jr help me find my mum, then that's gonna stir some things up. Like you said, none of her business. Yeah. I do feel a little stink, though, not telling the others. So you're going to accept John Jr's offer? Yeah. Yeah, I guess. Yeah. Copyright Able 2016 Oh, I am so friggin' happy, man. But you're the one doing me the favour. Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah. You got done over by my awesome old man, and now I get a chance to turn it around. So, yes, I am so stoked! (LAUGHS) And if it leads us to your mother, hmm? Hmm? Ooh, bugger. It's a bit too late to go around now, but, uh, first thing in the morning, hmm? Or you can just give me the address. Oh. Man, you gotta let me be in on it too. OK. Yes! (LAUGHS) I am so excited. Hey, you wanna have a drink? Nah. No? No. Ah, you guys are headin' home for some hubba hubba? Uh, no, not at all. (CHUCKLES) Oh, that's right. You guys, uh` You still live at home, eh? Yeah. Must be kinda frustrating, sneaking around like a couple of horny teenagers. We're OK. Hmm? Yep. < Anyway, tomorrow, yes? We're on the trail. The truth is out there. Oo-wee-oo! (LAUGHS) So, were you really a stripper? Who told you that? I hear stuff. So were you? I was a pole dancer. Amazing career choice. Well, it's not like she wanted to, eh. Actually, it wasn't that bad. On a good night, I could make heaps. And what would you have to do for that? Sorry. That took longer than expected. It's all sorted now. Your mother is all booked in, and Jenny from Regeneration House is expecting your call. Great. Savannah. I want you to know that Vader called Corban about selling his shares. I absolutely did not apply pressure, OK? Yeah. Good luck with your mother. Thanks. Later. Patricia. Hi. Evening, everyone. Oh, don't tell me someone's been naughty. What do you mean by that? Nothing, darling. It was a joke. The first problem's your home security ` I mean lack of it. We've got your family, tradesmen, the cleaners, the pool guy, the lawn guy, God knows who else. OK, I've isolated some images ` including our old mate, Karl, a week or so ago. Given his criminal background, he would be a prime suspect. But? I would've thought whacking heads was more his MO. What about John Jr? He only appears once. It's not likely. There's Vincent. Does he have access to this room? Sometimes, yes. I checked your history. He logged into his Facebook account from here. It's not a crime. Were you here when he did that? No. < It does beg the question ` what else does he have access to? I trust you'll be following that up. I will be right on his tight little tushy. 1 UPLIFTING MUSIC The people of New Zealand have a unique opportunity to decide the future of our flag. In the final referendum, your vote counts. Help decide which flag we stand for and how we're represented to the world. It's time to decide, New Zealand. 1 SLOW BROODING MUSIC DOOR OPENS COUGHING Hi! Hey. (GROANS) Big night? Yeah, it was goin' off. < Kicked the last punters out ` it was past 7. Great. Mm. Yeah, it's a lot better than teaching rich bitches from Remmers how to tighten their vajayjays. Yeah. You're not wrong there. > (LAUGHS) Hey, if you're, um` if you're talking to your mum, can you tell her I'll pick her up a bit later? Oh, I can do it if you want. No, no. Nah, she's expecting me. Yeah, but she has to get the all-clear from psych nurses about 2. Mm. What the hell are you doin' with that? Oh, I'm, um,... taking this to the shop. Mum says it has a loose connection or something. Yeah? You should buy her a new one, shouldn't ya? Seeing as how you got all that money. Yeah. Yeah, maybe I will. (INHALES) Yeah. TENSE MUSIC (KNOCKS ON DOOR) Hmm. (KNOCKS ON DOOR) Hello? It doesn't look like anyone's lived here for quite a while. Yeah. Sorry, buddy. < You fellas need help? Well, hello there. We're actually looking for someone who used to live in this house. Nobody's been in there for a while. They should pull that down. It's full of rats, you know? Come out at night. Big buggers. Size of bloody cats. Ugh. Sounds unpleasant. (LAUGHS) Unpleasant, yeah. Yeah, love, you could say that. Have you, uh`? You lived here long? DOG BARKS Too bloody long. Suki, shut up! Who'd you say you're looking for? Uh, just a girl. Used to live here maybe, what, 20 years ago? 24 years. Uh, Island lady. Had a baby. The one in the bin? That's right. Um, yeah, you remember? 'Course I remember. What a to-do. That poor bloody kiddie. Yeah, it's hard to believe, all right. Yeah, no, I mean the mother. Just a wee slip of a girl. She was livin' there all on her own. Do you remember her name? Ooh, oh, Ma? (COUGHS) Ma` Yeah, Marlia. That's it. Marlia? Yeah, Marlia, yeah. Last name? No, no. No, didn't get it. No. She kept herself, you know, to herself. DOG BARKS Oh, shut up! Suki! Hey, did she get any visitors? Anybody come and see her at all? (SNIFFS) It was just that woman. What woman? Rich-looking, white. Woman in a flash car. Couple of times a week she'd come, and I'd see her bringing groceries. Yeah? Um, do you remember anything? Uh, type of car it was, rego? Why are youse asking, anyway? Uh, she's our relative. We're just, um, just trying to find her. Oh, yeah? Well, good luck. Cops tried, way back then. They couldn't find her` How about the neighbours on the other side? Do you know anything about them? They're long gone. They're dead in the ground. (CHUCKLES) Hey, you like`? You like a cup of tea, love? Uh, (CHUCKLES) we probably better be going, yeah? But thank you very much, and maybe another time. Yeah, well. (SQUELCHES LIPS) Suit yourself. Thanks. Ugh. So, it's a dead end? Well, maybe not. Hmm? We can find out who owns the house, right? That could lead us somewhere. Yeah? Thanks. Vincent is here. Great. Then why look so worried? There is always something to worry about. Hi. What are you doing in here? Looking for you. Ready to burn it? Oh damn! I'm so sorry. Can I shift the session? Yeah, no problem. What's the emergency? Nothing as fun as playing with you, believe me. One of the IT companies we deal with, Costforth Technology, is renegotiating its contract. Screwing us, in other words. That doesn't sound like you. They installed our systems, so they've got us over a barrel. > I should've bought shares when I had the chance. Is it too late? Could be. Costforth are trading at 99c, and now they might go through the roof. I probably shouldn't be telling you that. Insider trading, blah blah. (SCOFFS) It's not like I'm going to play the stock market. Probably not. I will reschedule very soon for some stress relief. Oh, I can promise you a very vigorous workout. Promises, promises. Now, go. I need to concentrate. LORNA: Now, Lucy, you take these flowers home. I don't need them. LUCY: Oh, thanks. You're welcome. (CHUCKLES) Oh, here she is. Did you bring in the present for Lucy? Ah, here. Mum, we need to go. This is sheet music for your daughter for when she's a bit older. Thank you. She's gonna love this. Aw, thank you for taking such good care of me. Thank you. God bless. Right. What are you staring at? It's just good to see you, you know, back to normal. But we need to go. All right, bossy pants. And you haven't called Karl? No. I mean, I was thinking about it. No. Let's just go. 1 Corban's on his way in, and, um, Fisher wants to schedule a meeting for this week` Where did this come from? Uh, is there a return address? No, I mean how did it get on my desk? I put it there. For God's sake! Courier? Or did someone deliver it in person? Uh, I didn't see. Leave now. OK. And close the bloody door! Sorry. SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC Morning. Did you get my email? I've been busy. Well, it was marked 'urgent'. Ah, good. You're here. Hello, Fisher. Talk me through this, Corban. As I was preparing documentation for the share float, I noticed a rider in the company constitution. The board doesn't have the power to authorise the float. It has to be approved by all current shareholders. But why? Well, I assume John inserted it there to prevent the board from being able to take action without his approval. Why are you only telling me this now? The constitution was drafted before my time. I've had no reason to look at it. So it's annoying. But apart from bad timing, is there any actual reason the shareholders won't sign? It gives John Jr something over me. Yeah, but it's still in his best interests to sign. Doesn't mean he won't stir the pot. OK, well, we're ready to go. Why don't we just pull the launch forward? That'll give him less time to make trouble. What about the other three? The cuckoos? I'll put a document in front of them, bore them with jargon. They'll sign? Two of them owe me a favour. So lovely to see you, Zac. (CHUCKLES) Let me look at you. (CHUCKLES) Auckland's obviously treating you well. Hey, how's Garth? He's` He's much better. Seriously? Yeah, and sometimes he moves a little. They say it's just reflexes, but` but he does it more when I'm talking to him or reading to him, so I'm sure he can hear me. What do doctors know, eh? I'm his mother. He'll be so pleased you've come. Garth, love. Look who's here to see you. Gidday, mate. How's it? I'll leave you boys to catch up, eh? (SIGHS) So, she reckons you can hear me. I dunno if that's true, but if you can,... man, some shit has been going down you would not believe. So` So, I turn up in Auckland, and I was gonna sort things for you. Get this ` they thought I was you, right? I was gonna tell 'em, then the moment kinda passed. Now... Shit, I don't know what the fuck I'm doing, you know? I just thought I'd try and get your money for you, but nothing's that straightforward, eh? Anyway, dude, I` I just wanted you to know I'm still lookin' out for you. I'm gonna help you get what's yours. So, this is home sweet home for the next three months. You like it? What's not to like? There's a gym and a library, and it's gonna be like Club Med. Well, I have had some ideas for new songs. (CHUCKLES) Are they really serious about me not being able to make outside phone calls? It's part of the treatment. Well, what if I need help? Well, I'm sure they'll pass on messages. I'll visit as soon as I can. Three weeks?! Mum, they've gotta have rules. You need to break the old patterns or you won't get better. (SIGHS) Can you give this letter to Karl for me? Please? It's just saying I love him and I miss him, but I needed to go away for a while. You can read it if you like. (SIGHS) I believe you. I love you, Mum. I love you too, darling. BROODING MUSIC Hey, where is she? She's been discharged. CELL PHONE DIALS ANSWERPHONE: Hi, this is Lorna. (CHUCKLES) Actually, it's not. Fuck! Hey, Gillian. I need to head over to the coast, pick up a few things from home. Do you wanna borrow the car? Oh, nah, it's cool. Got a rental, eh. (CHUCKLES) Look at you, big shot. I always knew you'd do well if you went easy on the weed. Yeah, I guess. See you soon. ROCK MUSIC PLAYS (SNIFFS) Oh. (SHUDDERS) That's not gonna help you wind down. No, that is, uh, your job. (CHUCKLES) Moderation is for pussies, (SNIFFS) as Nero used to say. (SNIFFS) Ah. Obviously, I'm paraphrasing. (EXHALES AGGRESSIVELY) Yah! And what about you? Oh, I'm good. No, I mean do you have any titbits for me from Brady? I might've seen some emails,... saved them to a memory stick. Oh? You might have, hmm? (SIGHS) I want a bit more cash. Call it a performance bonus. Is that right? I've risked a lot for you. Oh, come on. Don't tell me you don't get a little thrill to know that when you are screwing Brady, you're really screwin' her. Feels a bit shit, actually. (GROANS) Don't be too aggressive. Got something else. Mm-hm? Brady let slip about a company, said their share price was gonna go through the roof. And you don't happen to remember the name of this company, do you? I might. CAMERA CLICKS CAMERA CLICKS CAMERA CLICKS Good work today, boys. I'll see you tomorrow. Yep. Anton, bring my water bottle back. CELL PHONE: Hi, Joe. This is Brady. Can you give me a call when you get this? Just a bit of paperwork we need to sort. Thanks. Bye. CELL PHONE RINGS Hello. Joe here. JOHN JR: Brother! How goes it? Good. You found anything else about the house? I got nothin' so far, but the wheels are in motion. (CLICKS TONGUE) All right. Thanks for letting me know. Whoa, hang on, buddy. I don't know about you, but, man, I am still gutted about today. Come over for a drink. I don't drink. What? Never? I'm sorry. Was that`? Was that insensitive of me? Uh, how do you mean? Well, I mean if you're an alcoholic, I mean, hey, I'm not gonna judge you. I'm high-functioning, myself. I'm not an alcoholic. (CHUCKLES) I just don't like losing control, I guess. Come on. I'm having a few friends around, including that journo friend, the guy who's helping us find your mum. Yeah? But I'll send a cab for you, just in case you wanna go crazy and have one teeny, tiny drink. You don't give up, do you? Must be genetic. We do have to talk a little business, but where is the harm in a bit of a party? Hmm? (GROANS) Yep, all right. All right. My man. Oh. Vroom, vroom. ENERGETIC ROCK MUSIC Hey, fellas, fellas! Joe's here! (CHUCKLES) Joe! Graham. Pleased to meet you, bro. Nice to meet you. Simon. Simon. Steve. But call me Poke. Everyone does. Ha, Pokey! Trust me, it's not because of his prowess with the ladies. Hung like a cashew ` that's me. Hey, uh, Poke's my journo mate. Uh-uh. 'News producer', thank you very much. Yeah, and your story really moved me. Coming from a jaded old hack, that's saying something. Thanks. Hey, welcome to the Rogues Club, Joe. To Joe. ALL: To Joe. Cheers. Get you a drink, eh? Nice to meet you guys. Hey, has my stepmother spoken to you recently? Yeah, a little bit. Hey, what do you want? Beer. Beer's OK. Yeah? Thanks. Yeah, well, the will's out of probate, so I'm guessing she's gonna be upping the pressure. Yeah, she wanted me to sign something, um... Hmm. I think I know what that might be. The company is about to go public. What's that got to do with me? Well, it means the shares are gonna be offered far and wide, and if everything goes well, it could make us all very very... rich. You mean even richer. I suppose it's all relative. Anyway, she was gonna do it behind our backs, but now she's gonna have to ask us nicely. Hmm? John Boy! Yo! It's time. Ah. He's right. Let's do it. Bit of club business to attend to. ALL CHUCKLE Hey, uh, guys, do you think Joe could maybe come with us? Yeah? Fine by me, yeah. CRICKETS CHIRP SLOW GUITAR MUSIC SLOW GUITAR MUSIC CONTINUES 1 1 ROCK MUSIC Still no request for money. Are you sure you don't want the police involved? Like I said, now is not a good time. I could organise some extra security. > You think I need a bodyguard? I think we could be dealing with someone who's unhinged. Not Vincent, then? I can't say for certain. But his loyalty might be a separate issue. I doubt he's just there to give a massage. I had my suspicions, but, shit! He was at John Jr's? < Mm-hm. Well, now we know how John knew so much about the business. And about your relationship with Vincent. There was no relationship. But, yes, this needs to be dealt with. Mm. > SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! What the hell are you doing? Put it on, man. The cameras. POKE: We're in! Joe, Joe! It's for a good cause, man. Come on. Do it! (CHUCKLES) What's that? Ah, just a little present for our old mate Fishface Phil when he's back from his honeymoon. Yeah, in a month! (CHUCKLES) ALARM BLARES Oh fuck! Let's go! Let's go! (LAUGHS) Whoo! Go, Joe! Run, boy! Hey, hey! Whoo! (GASPS) (LAUGHS) Well, gentlemen, we did it. And you guys ` you need to work on your cardio, seriously. Oh, other people would just get arrested for this. Stop worrying, Joe. Phil will get the joke, trust me. Wait, wait, wait. So you guys went to all this trouble to do this for a friend? Sure. Why not? What do you do to people you don't like? (LAUGHS) Oh, you don't wanna know. (SNIFFS) No, seriously, you don't. (CHUCKLES) ALL CHUCKLE Don't be a bitch! Just leave me alone! You do this every time we go out. Let's go, eh? Every single time. Just stop it! Hey, mate. Come on, man. That's enough. Leave it alone. Mind your own business, mate. Uh, do you want him to leave you alone? Yeah, he's a creep. There you go. You heard the lady ` you're a creep. Come on, let's go. Yeah, might be time to call it a night, eh, friend? Might be time for you to piss off! Ugh! (COUGHS) All good, man. You all right? (COUGHS) Small breaths, small breaths. You'll be all right. What's your name? Matt. Hey, Matt, now you're gonna apologise to this lady, OK? Cos, you know, we need to treat women with respect. If they say no, that means no. Cool? Good. Uh, excuse me... Toni. Toni. Matt here has something he wants to say to you. Sorry, eh. Apology accepted. Thank you. Sweet. Um, shall we call you a cab? Oh, hold on. Maybe, uh` Maybe we should give you a ride home, yeah? Unless you wanna come for a drink? I mean, you probably need one after having to deal with that asshole. (CHUCKLES) Are you gonna be there? Um, yeah. Yeah, yeah. Sure. All right. Whoo! Party on. Let's go. Oh, this guy. This guy. Where's Lorna? Where is she? She's gone somewhere she can get help. What are you talkin' about? < She's an addict, Karl. She needs to get clean. She just likes to get stoned sometimes. Don't we all? > Oh, for Christ's sake, Karl. She nearly died. Because that bitch left the stuff here deliberately. She didn't make Mum take it. Just tell me where she is, eh? Can't do that. (WHIMPERS) I am going to ask you nicely! Hey! One more time! I am never gonna tell you where she is, Karl. But if you hurt me, I am gonna tell Mum. (GRUNTS AGGRESSIVELY) You're gonna tell her what? Eh? The more you hurt me, the more she'll hate you. Well, then you'd better fuck off, Savannah, before I do something that we're both gonna regret. OK? Now! (SHOUTS AGGRESSIVELY) # One of them said, 'Larz, you a teen heart-throb ` # 'make my baby faint; INDISTINCT CHATTER Bro. It's Pamela. SMOOTH MUSIC (SLURPS) # You know we get down with all the cyber moms. # One of them told me I was hot right now like Tiger Balm. # One of them said, 'Larz, you a teen heart-throb ` # 'make my baby faint; make a tween's heart stop.' # (GRUNTS, RETCHES) Ewww. He's a bit of a grossie, eh? (CHUCKLES SOFTLY) < (GRUNTS) Is that your friend? Him? (CHUCKLES) Nah. < (RETCHES) Ooh. (CHUCKLES) 1 It's late. Mrs Truebridge is expecting me. SOFT BROODING MUSIC Here you are. What are we celebrating? Do I need a reason? I enjoy sex with you, Vincent. Same. I even like you too. You're not a complete airhead. Thanks. Which is what makes this... betrayal all the more upsetting for me. What are you talking about? I assume you didn't take these for your personal amusement? I've never seen these before. I swear it to you. What`? What the hell is going on here? I think I believe you. Tell me about you and John Jr. These were taken today. I was giving him a massage. Don't bullshit me, Vincent. > You told him about the share float. What else? It's over anyway, but you can make it easier on yourself. Copies of emails. Photos of documents if you left them lying around. I don't know what was in most of them. I didn't read them. I just passed them on. Why would you do that? Money. What else? God. I should fire your arse, go to the police. However, a branch of the gym in Christchurch needs a new manager. You're offering me a job? In a way it's a promotion. Or... stay here and I'll make sure you remain unemployable and a credit risk, and I'll make it my personal mission to see you suffer. Do we have an agreement? Do I have any choice? To new opportunities. Weird seeing you here. (SIGHS) I know. You've got big hairy balls, girl, especially coming in here. (WINCES) Yeah, well, he's not here. You could stay at mine till he cools down. No. He'd just take it out on you. You've gotta work with him. How's your Mum? Good. Found a place for her? I'm not gonna tell you where she is. It's just better if you don't know. I'm cool with that. Mm, that's gonna bruise up a bit. Yeah. (SIGHS) I'm gonna find somewhere else to stay for a while. And if Karl asks, you haven't seen me. Works for me, honey. RELAXED MUSIC (SIGHS) Did you bring coffee? She knows. Oh, shh! Quietly. Who are we talking about? Brady. She knows about our arrangement. I really need coffee for this. How? How does she know? She had me followed. How long has she known? I don't know. > Well, days? Weeks? I said I don't know. > She had photos. > Who are you calling? My broker. (GRUMBLES) Now she wants to get me out of the way by sending me to Christchurch. Oh, well, there are worse fates. You could give me a job here. Rob. Yes, it's John Truebridge. Can you let me know what's happening with the Costforth shares, please? I'll hold. (SNIFFS) Oh, you see, Vincent? Now that you are outed, I` I really have no use for you. I have a skill set that` I don't need a full-time masseur and cocksucker. Yep. (SIGHS) I'm listening. Mm-hm. < No, no. Unload them ASAP. Yep, thanks, Rob. (GROWLS) Clever bitch. She used you, huh, and set me up. How do you mean? Oh, Costforth Technology. The shares I bought at 99c are now worth 39c and dropping like a whore's pants. Is that all you care about? I care about winning. OK? I care about that bitch getting one over me. (SIGHS) Well, you can piss off now, Vincent. I've got some revenge to organise. DOOR CLOSES (GROANS) DANCE MUSIC FADES IN INDISTINCT CHATTER, DANCE MUSIC DANCE MUSIC CONTINUES MUSIC FADES Oh, whoa. Hey there, sleepy bunny. Hey. Oh, I would love to just crawl back into bed with you right now, but I'm running really late. So, last night was fun. Mm-hm. Yeah. If you wanna do it again sometime, you can call me. Well, whatever. I still think you're a nice guy for sticking up for me. Fuck! (GROANS) Damn. ENGINE TURNS OFF < (KNOCKS ON WINDOW) Gillian! Are you OK? I was sitting with Garth, and he` Oh shit. He opened his eyes. My boy's woken up. My boy's woken up. (SOBS) What's up? Family pow-wow. Sit down, please. I'll be late for school. Sit. Stop it, Maria. A few things. We all need to be much more careful about house security. Has this got anything to do with my pilfered medication? Not specifically. We've also changed security firms. But Terry has taken care of us for years. Well, now he's not. He and Mr Truebridge were friends. Moving on. Goodness, what's got your goat? I'm sorry? Well, to get your knickers in a twist ` must be something juicy. Well, considering you live here for free and contribute nothing, a little bloody respect would be appreciated. Mum, Aunt Nancy's family. If that's all, this freeloader will take herself off. Look, all you need to know is that there has been a major breach in security that threatens all of us ` our peace of mind, the lifestyle we all enjoy ` and I just want you to take it seriously, OK?! OK. Kennedy? I didn't do anything. Would you like to say something, Maria? No. And you understood my concerns? Yes. You worry someone is watching you. BROODING GUITAR MUSIC BROODING GUITAR MUSIC CONTINUES 1 1 1 Bitch.