Previously on Filthy Rich ` WOMAN: Coming. I'd like you to meet Savannah Truebridge. Charmed, I'm sure. On to the proposal to increase directors' fees by 30%. Do the company's staff get a 30% pay rise? (LAUGHS) The family were having issues with the landlord. TBH. ALAN: Why don't you just send it over with your assistant? Do you wanna grab a beer? I'd love to, but I've got to do this thing for Brady. I promise I won't stuff it up. This is your chance to really make a difference. Warrants of fitness for rental properties. We could go straight to the top. Mama. A kiss for your mother. Steer well clear of John Jr and his harridan of a mother. I just want the truth. Take off your clothes. Keep going. It's gorgeous! You're out of it. I was supposed to ask you for money, and now Karl's gonna be real pissed off. You want to hire a hitman? What I wanna do is get rid of Karl, once and for all. (EXHALES) OMINOUS MUSIC Come on, Roxy. If my friend wanted to give you a call, would that be OK? Wouldn't be that hot chick ` the blonde? (CHUCKLES) Could be that very one. Sweet. Text me your number. We'll take it from there. MUFFLED ROCK MUSIC PLAYS What's going on? Nothing. Yeah? I'm not paying you to chat, am I? Get out there and shake your arse, would ya? CELL PHONE RINGS Leave it. Let's not ruin the moment. It might be important. I'm sure it's nothing that can't wait. MOURNFUL OPERA MUSIC PLAYS There's a good girl. Uh, yeah, so, I'm free all evening, um, so, yeah, if you still wanna do something,... (SNIGGERS) ...let us know. Cheers. Oh no. Dumped already. Cherry was just running an errand for me. Perhaps she's been held up. Yeah, probably. MOURNFUL OPERA MUSIC PLAYS Stay where you are. You're a little older than I thought. I'm 22. Lovely skin for your age. Thank you. Do you know what gerontology is? The study of ageing. I'm not` I'm not old. Everything's relative. A girl is a child... until, almost overnight,... she's a woman. But there's a golden moment in between when... she's something else entirely; her body... untainted by experience. 'And beauty provoketh thieves sooner than gold.' (SNIFFLES) MOURNFUL OPERA MUSIC CONTINUES PLAYING Please get dressed now. Sorry? You can go. UNSETTLING MUSIC Do you really think John will get his mother to do something about her appalling houses? All I know is that he offered. (CHUCKLES) Do you trust him? No. But I trust you. She might know something about your birth mother. Yeah, maybe. But it's a long shot. Well, there are no guarantees, but I feel like we're making progress. Progress is good. WHISPERS: Very` Joe. What? I think that's enough celebrating. Well, was it that bad? (LAUGHS) I know it's frustrating for both of us, but I made a promise to God. Yeah. (CLEARS THROAT) I know. And this place? This is not where I imagined it happening. (GROANS) I dunno, I could pull out a couple of crash pads. (SNORTS) When we're married, it'll be worth it. I really believe it will. Don't you? Yeah, of course. Night. Goodnight. MELANCHOLY ROCK MUSIC I love you. Love you. Love you too. MELANCHOLY ROCK MUSIC CONTINUES Hey. Thanks for meeting me so late. Why so formal all of a sudden? Oh, I dunno. (CHUCKLES) Would you like a drink? No, I'm good, thanks. Actually, (SIGHS) there's something I need to tell you. I'm... kinda seeing someone else. I kinda guessed that. You did? Well, the good ones are usually taken. So, is it serious? We're engaged. OK. I don't mind. You don't? Well, I mean I'm disappointed, but I can do no strings. And you're a nice guy, and you've got a nice body, so` No, but it's` (LAUGHS) it's wrong. Well, It feels fine to me. And I won't tell anyone. Although it would be nice if you might buy me dinner sometime. Look, I can't go on seeing you. Well, that's a real shame. I'm sorry. Don't be. UNEASY MUSIC (GROANS) I gotta go. Not even one for the road? (EXHALES) UNEASY MUSIC INTENSIFIES Captions were made possible with funding from NZ On Air. Copyright Able 2016 KNOCK ON DOOR Hi. Are you OK? You know Mum came to see me? Karl sent her to ask me for money. Oh, that sucks. It's not surprising. And then she felt so bad that she had to get totally off her face again. You ever thought of just, you know, maybe` maybe not seeing her for a while? All the time. But she needs me. Parents are supposed to look after their kids, not the other way round. She can't even look after herself. Maybe she'll leave him. He wouldn't let her go ` not while there's something left to use. And now I've got all of this. Oh, he'll be seeing all kinds of possibilities. If I could just get him out of our lives, I know Mum could get her shit together. Could you pay him off? > He'd just come back for more. CELL PHONE CHIMES INTRIGUING MUSIC Karma. Bad shit happens to bad people, right? ROCK MUSIC PLAYS ROCK MUSIC CONTINUES PLAYING What's up, Rox? > Nothing. You sure? You don't seem on your game tonight, darlin'. I'm great. You wouldn't be thinking about doing a little, uh, business on the side, would you? Me? No way. You got any complaints, you just come and talk to me. You know that, eh? The toilet's backed up again. It stinks in there, Karl. You and Savannah ` you get yourself some nice new things, did you? What do you mean? Lorna ` she called and said there was a bit of aggro. Yeah, well, there's nothing new there. Mm? So you're sure there's nothing else you wanna tell me about? You're a really good dancer, but you sure as shit aren't a good liar. When it comes to picking sides, Roxy, remember where your money comes from, love. Like I said, Karl, I'm fine. I'll call a plumber. BIRDS TWEET Are you doing a runner? I just` I didn't wanna wake you. Well, I'm awake now. Look, I really meant what I said. I'm not looking for commitment. You need to worry less and have more fun. CELL PHONE RINGS I should take this. Go on. Get out of here. I'll call you. Bye. > Hey. DOOR CLOSES > Hello. Are you with Joe? (SNIFFS) He just left. Ooh, that sly old dog. (EXHALES) He's really not. He's a nice guy. Look, how much longer do you want me to keep doing this for? Just until he stops coming. (CHUCKLES) I'm sorry. Should I, uh`? (GRUNTS) Should I rephrase that? You really are too hilarious, John (!) Is there a problem? He has a fiancee. You didn't tell me that. Oh. Maybe you need some kind of performance bonus. I don't need that, nor do I want it. How about a better job? Are you serious? I'll find you something better. So, we good? Why should I believe you? I will put my feelers out, OK? I promise. You just, uh, keep up the good work. HEAVY ROCK MUSIC PLAYS So, how big will this launch be? Not as big as the Christmas party. It'll be select and exclusive ` no riff-raff or bottom feeders. Perhaps you could get Vader to help you with the organisation. I guess. And I need you to pick up some dry-cleaning. > Is that all? For now. And, Cherry? That package I wanted dropped off? I did it. Let's hope it's a party and not a wake. > CELL PHONE RINGS Uh, sorry, I need to... to... Hey. ROXY: Karl knows. Knows what? He saw me with Snake, and even offered money to tell him what` What did you say? Nothing. But, babe, I'm worried. It'll be OK. You don't know that. I've deleted all the messages off my phone` It's too late. I've already called him. Savannah, please don't go through with this. Actually, I don't think we should talk for a while. The less you know, the better. OMINOUS MUSIC 2 A good party, was it? Mm, I found it entertaining. But, then, I'm easily entertained. (SCOFFS) That's a very blatant lie. (GRUNTS) Was it anyone I know? Sir Douglas, actually. (SNICKERS) Shit. Didn't give the old goat a heart attack, did you? He's surprisingly agile and a mine of information. Oh, did my sister make a splash? Your sister stopped them authorising an increase in directors' fees. You are kidding me. With the backing of the slut, no doubt. Well, Brady's got her where she wants her. Told you we should have nipped this in the bud. I know. You're just (SIGHS) gonna have to be patient, Mama. Have a little faith in me. I have faith ` to a point. (SIGHS) Well, I would appreciate your help with something delicate. It's to do with Joe. The black bastard? Ma, he's Polynesian, and you know it. Brady is collecting allies. We need to do the same. Joe and his fiancee are coming round for lunch, and my new friends would love to meet you. I have a busy day. This is important. < Really? < Just how important is it? (EXHALES) INTRIGUING MUSIC Pretty, pretty please? For me? ICE DISPENSER CLUNKS PLOP! PLOP! DOOR SHUTS > FOOTSTEPS APPROACH > Hey. Hi. I'm just picking up Brady's dry-cleaning. You OK? You know Brady; (CHUCKLES) she likes to keep me busy. Yeah. (CHUCKLES) Hey, we were supposed to catch up last night. Sorry. I got held up. No worries. Oh, you're busy. I'll use the gym. Hey, look, it's all wild Aunt Nancy in her native habitat. She's always doing that, eh? Can't keep her clothes on. (SOBS QUIETLY) There's probably a word for it or... (SOBS) Oh, I-I was just kidding about, uh, Nancy. I'm... It's not you. (SNIFFLES) Sorry. (EXHALES, SNIFFLES) For what? (SIGHS) It's my job to do what Brady tells me to do, and (SNIFFLES) I didn't mind sleeping with Julius, because I really liked him, but` Ha` Hang on. Who`? Who's Julius? (SNIFFLES) The guy from Wellington Brady wanted me to be friendly with. (SNIFFLES) She said it would be helpful, but this was worse. S` (WHISPERS) Way worse. The` This Julius guy did something? Someone else. (SNIFFLES) I don't care about friends in high places or... gerontology. Now you'll hate me too. No. Nothing will make me not like you. FAINTLY: Really? Yeah, of course. (CHUCKLES) So what happened? CLASSICAL STRING MUSIC PLAYS That will do nicely, thank you. Um` (CLEARS THROAT) If cheap and nasty was the objective, why didn't you make it pot luck? OK. Well, uh, shall we have a seat? (CHUCKLES) John said you'd been away cruising the Caribbean. Barbados is the embarrassment of the Caribbean. Drugs, prostitution, crime ` they would stab you from behind just to pawn your earrings. (CHUCKLES) It must have been beautiful, though. From the safety of the ship. Do you travel a lot? Yes. But you didn't come here to talk about that, did you? No. I wanted to talk to you about my mother, where I was born. He was abandoned. In a bin, actually. > I may have read something about that. Yeah, did you visit the house on Waiparapa Ave? Well, if John says that we owned the property, I believe him. But let me be clear ` we owned a lot of property, and we still do, and I still don't make house calls. We just thought you might have access to information ` tenancy agreements or something. (LAUGHS) From 20 years ago? I don't know who your mother is, and if John here has led you to believe otherwise, I'm sorry. I haven't led him to believe anything. Wait, so you don't know anything about my birth mother, who she might be? Isn't that just what I said? I'm don't dispute her existence; I just don't see how I can possibly help you. John, I take back everything ` the salmon is quite delicious. Still can't believe that dude's, like, a real politician. Cabinet minister. We need to go to the police. I can't. And what would I say? I just wanna forget it ever happened, OK? I need to go. I have to drop off Brady's dry-cleaning or she'll be pissed off. No, you don't. (CHUCKLES) Actually, I do. No, cos I'm giving you the rest of the day off. (SCOFFS) Well, I am part-owner of this business, right? I guess. And if Brady asks, I'll tell her I forced you. < DOORBELL CHIMES But not in a` not in a bad way. Might be nice to go home for a bit. Maybe we could grab that drink later? I mean, if you still want to. Yeah, course I do. There is someone else here to see you. Oh, hey. Is Savannah here? I texted, but` Uh, no, she's, um` she's probably at the office. Hi. I'm Cherry. I'm Roxy. Can I talk to you? Uh, yeah. Sure. I should get the dry-cleaning. Thank you. I gave Savannah something ` something bad. Like, really bad. Uh, do you want me to get this thing back off her for you? You can't. (INHALES) It's a number for a guy who does hits. Like music? Like kills people. Bullshit. He's done at least two. Gang stuff. But what`? What would` would Vannah`? FOREBODING MUSIC It's for Karl, isn't it? I gotta say, I was a bit surprised when Roxy said you wanted to meet. Did she tell you why? Always happy to meet a pretty girl, especially one with your talents. But like I told you, it's not something I wanna discuss over the phone. You never know who's listening in. I'm not wearing a wire. Yeah, but, uh, I always wanted to do that. You're one hot piece o' arse. Business first, yeah? I want Karl gone. Gone? Dead. How much? Are you serious? Yeah. Or am I wasting my time? Whoa, lady, hang on. What's Karl done to deserve getting his ticket punched? Does it matter? Want the job or not? 50 grand. But it has to be quick. He won't see it coming. He won't know what hit him. OK. You bring the cash tonight. I'll text you where. And after, maybe we can discuss a little performance bonus. OMINOUS MUSIC CLASSICAL MUSIC PLAYS, DISTANT SIREN BLARES A teacher and a community worker ` what an admirable couple. She's the admirable one. Are you still involved with TBH Housing? I'm a company director ` part of the divorce settlement from John's father. Have you ever visited any of the houses? As I said, I have property managers to do that. Maybe you should have a look for yourself. How is this any of your business? I just think you might find it interesting. Ariana has got a point. I have some pictures here, if you wanna see some of the conditions. Look, the government is ordering us to insulate. Isn't that enough? It's a little bit bigger than that. I see. Mum, Ariana teaches kids that live in some of these houses` I came here for lunch, not a lecture. Is there any harm in looking? You said we were here to talk about this man's unfortunate past, not some diatribe on the way my company runs business. I'm sorry if my son led you to believe I'd honestly give a fuck. (CHUCKLES) Uh,... don't go away. (SLURPS) What a bitch. Do you think she was telling the truth about anything? (SCOFFS) Honestly? I have no idea. Mother! Would you wait? How dare you?! Listen` How dare you lead me in there like a prize lamb to be served up to the natives. You ambushed me. You know, you could have heard them out. They do have a point. What are you now? The man of the people? I have told you ` this is about gaining allies. How much do you think it would cost to do up every single house that your idiot do-gooders consider substandard? I don't know. That's right. You have no idea. Could be good PR. I have no intention of having so much as a broken tile replaced without a very good reason. OK. So, what? It was just a convenient lapse of memory when you said you knew nothing about Joe's mother? You're telling me you actually care? Yeah. I do. As far as allies go, the naive do-gooders are the worst. They're dangerous because they are not about to be bought off. Do you think your father would give a rat's arse about your new friends? Remember who you are, John. UNSETTLING MUSIC Where's Savannah? What? Savannah ` is she here? How should I know? She's not picking up. Is that my problem? INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS IN BACKGROUND Oh yeah ` you should be bloody ashamed of yourself. Excuse me? What you did to Cherry ` sending her off to that old perv. I beg your pardon? Th-The minister creep. He wanted her to do stuff ` sicko shit. She told you this? Yeah, well she was real upset, eh. Where is she now? I gave her the day off. You did what? Cos she was so upset. That is not your decision to make. If she has a problem, she can talk to me. What do you want with Savannah? Nothing you can help me with. DOOR OPENS > Hey. Sorry. I left my phone on silent. What's up? You know you, kind of, mentioned you'd like to get Karl out of your life? Yeah? (SIGHS) You maybe trying to tell me something? What are you talking about? Maybe you were, kinda, thinking of maybe, (WHISPERS) kinda, killing him? Did Roxy say something to you? Is it true? (SCOFFS) My God. Did Roxy take me seriously? Yeah. Yeah, she did, and she's totally freaked. OK, I'll call her. I never meant to go through with it. Cool. I mean, fuck, I know he probably deserves it, but... I was just pissed off. OK? OK. (EXHALES) I gotta go now, all right? OK. See ya. TENSE, DRAMATIC MUSIC CARS DRIVE PAST, DOG BARKS IN DISTANCE You, my friend, have got them by the short and curlies. You think you can get us on air? Shitholes with three families living in them. Hell, the youngest kid's in hospital with rheumatic fever. Yeah, it's bad eh? INSINCERELY: Yeah, it's awful. It's awful. In this day and age, eh? (CLEARS THROAT) K, well, thanks for helping us. Hey, anything for a fellow Rogue. (CHUCKLES) What's that? Oh, it was kind of like a club? Yeah. Raised money for charity, that kind of thing. Yeah, sweet. Well, um, we'll probably let you guys g` Look, there is just one other thing. Um, it'd be good to get the personal touch. You know what I mean? But this is personal. Yeah, I'm talking about your story, mate. It is absolute gold. Abandoned baby left in a bin ` real father, John Truebridge, multi-millionaire slumlord. Yeah, I don't know if I wanna be on TV. Hey, you want your privacy, and fair enough. Look, I respect that. But I'll be honest. Crap housing, government sell offs, people living in cars ` it's an old story. We need someone to make them look again, and that's you, my friend. You're the X factor. And a bit of publicity. Maybe your mum'll hear about it, come forward. Hey, maybe he's right. Come on. What have you got to lose? Excuse me, Miss Truebridge. Vivian? Always a pleasure. I'm trying Pilates ` not a patch on yoga. Will you have tea? No. And, you, go away. You stupid, stupid woman. You had one job ` one job to do ` and you couldn't even get that right. I've no idea what you're talking about. The boy, Joe ` the one who shouldn't even be here! (SIGHS) So you met him? I had the pleasure of lunch with him and his goody-good girlfriend. They're a lovely couple. I don't need lectures on housing for the poor. He's an earnest young man. He was asking questions about his mother ` about the past. I'm sure you were very helpful (!) Not as helpful as I might have been. Was there anything else? Because I've business to attend to. What business? You hang around like a mentally unstable parasite, never lifting a finger, of no bloody use to anyone. Well, that's rich coming from you! I've earned my place. Ha! By marrying my brother and then divorcing him? Oh, such hard work (!) There is a reason why the company is called Truebridge Hunt. Because it rhymes with something? I had a share, and then he left me, remember? Who could bloody blame him? (GASPS) Oh. We're just gonna be in my room, studying. LAUGHS: That was crazy! You are pathetic ` a sad, attention-seeking, old fool. Do you really want that black bastard asking a lot of awkward questions? That is just racist! Do you want him discover your unique take on the situation? Is that supposed to scare me? It should. I don't know anything. That's right. You don't know anything. Let's be clear on that. I'll see myself out. INTRIGUING MUSIC POP MUSIC PLAYS What do you think? (IMITATES SIZZLING METAL, CHUCKLES) Are you actually gonna do this assignment? (SCOFFS) I've got a way better idea. You should tell your maid` Housekeeper. Tell her that we need an early night because our little brains are fried from all this studying. What did you have in mind? Maybe we need a field trip. POP MUSIC It's the only IPO in town. I'll see you then. Looking forward to it, Ross. I thought you were taking a mental health day. I did, but then I remembered I had to talk to the caterers about the float and` I told you when you went to see Alan Griever that you didn't have to do anything, but did he do something to upset you? If you had concerns about his behaviour, then you needed to speak to me about it ` not Vader. I didn't mean to. I was just upset, and then I told him` Our relationship with the minister is very... sensitive. I know, and I did what he wanted, and... it was horrible. Did he hurt you? Not exactly. He forced you to have sex? No. He forced you to do something you didn't want to do? To see me naked. And? I took my clothes off. Why did you take your clothes off? He said he'd get me into trouble if I didn't, and destroy the report. And then? And then he told me to put them back on again, so I did, and then I left. Cherry, (SIGHS) look at me. You have got to stand up for yourself. You can't let him or any other man force you to do anything you don't wanna do. Is that clear? Yes. Otherwise you're going to be spending a lot of time naked. I'm very sorry this happened, but you have to speak to me next time ` no one else. OK? I will. I promise. (SNIFFLES) Good. Us women need to stick together. We can't let ourselves be turned into victims. Oh, that espresso martini was amazing. You should so have one. She'll have the same. Sweet. This is so much better than studying. I'm studying that guy's arse right now. And cocktails are a science. (LAUGHS) They totally believe we're 18. They don't care how old we are. You know why they're buying us drinks? They want sex, right? They're guys. All guys want sex ` especially if they've bought you drinks. You've done it before, haven't you? Sex, I mean. (CHUCKLES) That's why I'm at stupid private school. It's my dad's way of trying to control me. He didn't like what I was doing, and now he thinks I'll shut up and behave. So what are we going to do when these guys want to... you know? We'll just screw them before we go ` no biggie. Or we could just blow them. Uh... LAUGHS: Oh my God, your face. I so got you. You're such a bitch. Did you really think I'd screw either of those losers? Well, you are a total slut. (GASPS) And who's the bitch now? (LAUGHS) It's OK. If it gets tricky, we'll just do a runner. Maybe one more drink first. That's my girl. (POPS LIPS, GIGGLES) Kennedy and her friend had dinner already. Great. They are very good girls, studying hard all night. I'll bet (!) Predictions are good for the float tomorrow. Oh, how wonderful. Hey. Did you find Savannah? Yeah. And you've been busy as well. Counselling, I discover, is your new calling. CELL PHONE RINGS Uh, important call. I should take this. Hey. Hey. Did you get into much trouble with Brady? Nothing I can't handle. (EXHALES) I wanted to say thanks. You were so amazing today. I thought maybe, if you were free, we could still meet up for that drink? Unless you're seeing Roxy. Roxy? Who came to see you. She was... attractive. Uh, yeah, but, nah, she's just, like, a friend of Savannah's. Oh, cool. (CHUCKLES) LOW, TENSE MUSIC Yeah, awesome. Yeah, yeah, deffo, I` I can find it. K, cool. See you soon. Hey. Where are you going? Just catching up with Roxy. Oh, great. Can I, um`? Can I get a lift? I'm having a drink with Cherry. Now is not a good time. Why not? Uh, doesn't matter. Where can I drop you? What's in the bag? Hey! Vader. Shit, give it back! No. LOW, TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES What the fuck? You're doing it. Vader, shit. It's all arranged. I have to meet this guy. To pay him to kill your stepdad? It's the only way to get him out of my life ` out of Mum's life. Tell him you changed your mind. WHISPERS: I can't do that. TENSE MUSIC SWELLS INTRIGUING ROCK MUSIC Well, yes, it seems that's it's more than one dark horse in the stables. TV: And tomorrow on Inside Aotearoa,... Mm-hm. ...the truth about almond milk. Really, Sir Douglas? (CHUCKLES) And abandoned at birth in a bin > only to inherit into one of NZ's most powerful companies. Fuck! We tell the remarkable story of Joe Tamatoa and his fight against all odds. PHONE BEEPS, RINGING TONE Fisher? Hey, Brady. We've got a problem. How my father started Truebridge Hunt Housing with houses like these. And I was born in one of them. Yes! Told you Poke would come through for us. Man, I didn't think it was gonna be that fast. This calls for a drink, and no bloody sparkling water! Hey, you OK? I ge` Yeah, it's great to get it out there, but now everyone's gonna know. They're gonna know about me, about everything. I know. It's prime-time telly. It is bloody fantastic. Yeah, I doubt if your mum will feel the same way. Oh, shh. My mother feels very little. What about Brady? Mm. I think we can call this an unequivocal victory. Yeah? So here's cheers... SOFT JAZZY MUSIC PLAYS ...to justice! Cheers. GLASSES CLINK Cheers. (SIGHS) To justice. Whoo! (CHUCKLES) OK, just one more, and then maybe we can go somewhere else. UPBEAT DANCE MUSIC PLAYS You are so bad. I try. What if they catch us? We can just scream. Really, when you think about it, we're, like, saving them from statutory rape. Or are you into one of them? No. (SCOFFS) You haven't done it before, have you? What? It's cool. I know lots of virgins. Sometimes I think it might be easier to just get it out of the way, though. (SIGHS) Just get it over and done with. Promise it won't be with one of those losers. Unless it's the tall one. He's kind of cute. Like you said, one more drink, then we'll see. Well, if you want to, promise me you'll use this. GRAVEL CRUNCHES ENGINE ROARS BRAKES SQUEAK In the history of bad ideas... OK, you made your point. You shouldn't even be here. Please, just get a cab and go. I'm not moving. You know why? Cos this is just wrong. < I know what you're planning to do. That makes me, like, an accomplice or something. I'm not gonna be saying anything. I'll know, and so will Roxy. We'll have to live with this. What if this hit guy`? Snake. What if he robs you? Yeah, he` he could just take the money and kill you. You don't get it. I can't see another way out. < You've got money now. You get your mum away. Where? Oz? Bali? What does it matter? You don't think Karl deserves it. OK, he's not a great person, but... Look, even if I could get her to go, this isn't just about Lorna. What? (SIGHS) Hey. Hey. Sorry I'm late. What's wrong? You wanna ask me what's wrong? Your father is upset. He got a call from your cousin telling us to watch TV tomorrow night, that you're gonna be on there talking about your family. No, it's not just about you. What did you tell them? The truth. I shouldn't have to be ashamed about that, should I? You are our son. You have our home. You have our love. Yes, but the truth about where I came from, where I was found. When did you ever suffer? When was there no clothes on your back or food in your stomach? Ariana has kids coming into school sick because their houses are rotten and cold. This is happening all around us. That's what I'm trying to say. I'm trying to show that. To` To change things. That's all. Yeah, but you don't do that on TV. You talk to people. You... use the church, use your faith. No, but I'm sick of talking ` especially when no one has any answers. Ou te le malamalama! Yes, you do! You do. And maybe there's someone out there who knows something about my mother. Your mother is standing right here. Is this really so important to you? I love you, Mum, Dad. And you're right; you've given me everything, and` but right now, I need to know the truth. I need to know who she was and why she left me. Oh. What? What`? What is it? (EXHALES) You will never find your birth mother. That's the truth. What? Our minister received a letter from her family telling us what happened. > We just didn't think you needed to know. > MELANCHOLY MUSIC (SNIFFLES) Joe. (SIGHS) His name was Trey. He was my stepfather. When he was drunk, he'd come home, and... (SIGHS) > and he used to... do things to me. Oh shit. It started when I was 10. Anyway, when I was 12, Karl found out and made it stop. How? He made Trey go away, leave us alone. And he'll never let me or Mum forget it. Mum feels that she owes Karl. She feels guilty because of Trey. It was because of me. And now I need to make this stop for good. You could end up in jail. < I don't wanna lose you. (SNIFFLES) I love you. No one's ever said that to me before ` well, no one who didn't want sex. > I love you like a` like a sister. That's what I meant. CHUCKLES: I know. Yeah, obviously. But I just think you've got so much going for you, and I don't want you to throw it all away on a loser like Karl. He's not worth it. Yeah, maybe. I promise you, we will find another way. I'll help you. (EXHALES) Maybe you're right. (SIGHS) Suppose I should get you back to your date, then? You're meeting Cherry, aren't you? Oh, yeah. Uh, just as friends. (CHUCKLES) It's totally a date, brother. (CHUCKLES) > OMINOUS MUSIC Shit. Who is it? It's Snake. Just get out! CAR ENGINE STARTS Oh shit! CAR ENGINE REVS Shit! (EXHALES) O-OK, just` just get out. Run for it! Do it! (EXHALES) Whoa, wh-wh-wh-whoa! Whoa. Shut your face, or I'll blow it off. RIFLE COCKS Keys. (PANTS) (SOBS) Karl, I swear I wasn't gonna do it! That's great, isn't it (?) (YELPS) Now, you tell me why the hell I shouldn't set this car on fire and watch you while you burn.