Previously on Filthy Rich ` Like Venus, you're beautiful. You really think so? Well, obviously I've no idea what you look like nude. Yeah! Whoo! Cos you want me to be a good boy, right? I don't know who you are any more. I'm gonna call it off. There is an opening. We are looking for a new account manager, but you will keep seeing Joe. Are we just here to talk about our girls? Karl needs cash to pay off Snake, but I'm gonna need you to come through for me. That's a deposit. No, I'll tell Mum what you've got over me. Oh, you think she'll take your side like she did against Trey? She knew what he was doing to you. (SCREAMS) Did you find Karl? I sure did. So what are you gonna do with your share of the money? I'm gone. Mrs Truebridge, I have a warrant to search the premises. Like hell you do. I'm calling my lawyer. I hoped you could save us some time by pointing out which one's your room. Here we go. TENSE MUSIC I change the beds every week. It was yesterday, and I didn't notice anything. I've just been at school, and that's it, really. I've been round the house, but I-I didn't see anything. I had pottery, then I was at a meditation workshop. Or was that the day before? TENSE MUSIC TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES Is this absolutely necessary? I didn't mind. What a nice young man. We're conducting a murder investigation ` Karl Reichman, who you publically threatened. The potential murder weapon found in your room. I'd have thought you at least attempt to explain how it got there. Me too. I've already said I have no idea, but perhaps you should ask the person who tipped you off. Seems like the obvious line of enquiry. Mrs Truebridge` Prime suspect I would have thought, but then I'm not a police officer. I wonder what Sherlock Holmes would make of it. That lovely Benedict Cumberbatch, he could put his shoes under my four-poster anytime. Are you likely to take much longer? It'll take as long as it takes. If you don't mind? DRAMATIC MUSIC SIRENS HOWL Are we alone? Yes. I am so sorry about this morning. Busted. It's not your fault. I thought John was away. Hey, do you want a drink? Yeah, white wine would be awesome. So did John give you a hard time? Um, yeah, you could say that. He kind of said he would tell Ariana about you and me if I didn't do what he wanted. You're kidding me? It could have been his idea of a joke. (CHUCKLES) Well, I got a new job. That was quick. Yeah, through a contact. It's this little boutique agency with some real integrity, and I have my own accounts, so... CELL PHONE CHIMES Um. Sorry, I do need to reply to this text. Now that you got your new flash job, eh? Not quite, but soon. Well, I will drink to that. Cheers. So I was wondering if you want to go celebrate? That is if you don't mind being seen in public with me? Sure. Why not? I'm allowed friends, right? Screw John. I'd rather not. BOTH CHUCKLE So I'll just use the bathroom, and then we'll go? On to it. CELL PHONE CHIMES Hey, you... CELL PHONE CHIMES TENSE MUSIC DRAMATIC MUSIC That's a full list of your movements to date? As far as I can remember. So no idea how that knife came to be there? None. Sorry I can't be more help. That's all for now. What did he want to know? Just where I've been, what I've been doing. How did the knife get in there? Do you think it's the same one? I don't know but, yeah, probably. Shit! What are we gonna say now? The same as we said before. What if they arrest Brady? They won't. You don't know that. Look, we're both in this, OK? We can't lose it. We've gotta be like Brady ` cool, calm and collected, OK? Cool, calm, collected ` got it. Just go over what we told the cops so there's no mistakes. Right, ready to rock and roll? Why have you got so many messages from him? Who? John. It's just a work thing. He's kind of like a client. Can I have my phone, please? 'Take his mind off his troubles. It'll be worth it.' 'Keep up the good work.' It's just kind of a joke. How long? How long have you known John for? Our agency used to do some work for him, and then I used to see him socially. No, don't bullshit me, Toni! I wanna know the truth! I wanna know what the hell is going on! Joe, I'm really sorry, OK? Oh, so this was a setup ` me meeting you, all of it? Look, honestly, it started out as kind of a practical joke. John said he had a really nice friend who needed cheering up, and that you were a good guy, and you'd be sure to rescue a girl in trouble. Did he pay you? No, that was never part of the arrangement, and I didn't have to sleep with you either. No, bullshit, don't lie to me. I did that because I wanted to, because I like you. And who got you this new job? John. Guess no one gets anything for nothing, right? I like you, Joe. A lot. Yeah, I liked you too. I'm sorry. Look, he played me; he played you. For what it's worth, I do hope things work out with your fiancee. Hey, can you do me a favour? Sure. What do you need? Don't tell John I know about this ` about you, about the whole setup. Suits me. I don't want to lose the job before I've even started. You think he'd do that? What do you think? (SIGHS) I've been such an idiot. Right. (SIGHS) Let's go. I'll walk you out. What are you gonna do? It's time I showed John he doesn't call all the shots. Captions were made possible with funding from NZ On Air. Copyright Able 2016 < CELL PHONE RINGS Oh, hi. Just a minute. Have I caught you at a bad time? No. I'm so glad you called. I just wanted to say how much I appreciate the photo you sent. OPERATIC MUSIC PLAYS The goddess, the very moment of creation. Ah, thanks. Something terrible's happened. What's that? The police are here, and they found a knife under Mum's bed, and they think she did it. Pardon? The knife, it was under Mum's bed. Perhaps you should start from the beginning. Thank you, Maria. Brady, I'm so sorry it took so long. I was at a Law Society dinner. Lovely. Now, Donna DeFranco was there. She's happy to act as your QC should the need arise. Oh, very nice, I'm sure. I'm Corban Hastings ` Truebridge Hunt Corporation lawyer. Detective Considine. I'm not a criminal lawyer, but we're happy to help in any way we can. Well, persuading Mrs Truebridge to come down to the station and give a statement would be a good start. Well, Mrs Truebridge is obviously deeply upset by what has occurred, but we're happy to meet tomorrow. I think we have all we need for now. Better not be anything broken or missing. Maria, show Detective Considine to the door, please. Unless you're planning on arresting me, in which case you can talk through my QC. I'm sure that won't be necessary. (CHORTLES) Not at this point. That's good, cos you'd come out looking like an even bigger fool. If Mrs Truebridge could provide a full written account of her whereabouts over the last 48 hours and any surveillance footage. There's a camera outside. I'm assuming it's operational? Not a problem. Uh, thank you, Detective. Sir? I'll be in touch. Halfwit. I know you're upset, but playing nice with the police would be the smart thing to do. I'm not upset; I'm bloody furious. That they searched your house? That some bastard set me up. When I find out who it is, I'm gonna bloody kill them. Have you worked here for long, Maria? Many years, yes. I said this in my statement. I bet nothing gets past you? No. It is good to live in a country where the police are honest and fair. Thank you. I'm sure you're very loyal to Mrs Truebridge. It was the late Mr Truebridge who hired me, not her. Do you have any idea how the knife came to be under the bed? I did not put it there. I'm not suggesting that. But if you do think of anything that might be relevant to the investigation, please call me. Good night. Good night, sir. OMINOUS MUSIC CRICKETS CHIRP The thing is ` what if Mum actually did it? Do you think that's likely? She hated that guy Karl, and she said he threatened her. Your mother's a very clever person. She wouldn't jeopardise all she's worked for. Maybe if it was for Savannah. Mum would do anything for her. Did you know she used to be a stripper? I did not know that. Mum put her on the board and everything. The important thing to remember here is that you are the mistress of your own destiny. You have to steer your own course. I suppose so. It's part of growing up to realise that your parents have feet of clay. My own certainly did. What did your parents do wrong? They were socialists. (CHUCKLES) Oh no. Nothing worthwhile was ever handed on a plate. I so love talking to you. You make me feel like I'm a real person. I love our conversations too, but, Kennedy, no one can find out about our little talks. I promise I'll never tell. I'm a mistress of my own destiny. (CHUCKLES) Good girl. Night. Night, Alan. (SIGHS) OMINOUS MUSIC Good evening, Lloyd. Have you got a moment? I just wanted to share a little information with you that might prove profitable concerning the Truebridge Hunt Corporation. (GROANS) Shit. God, the two of you are like Grim and Grimmer. PHONE RINGS It's meant to be a celebration, guys. This is she. Who did you say? That bastard brother of yours is here, the Islander. I'm afraid I'm unavailable. Me. Hey. Hello. No, no, there's been a change of plan, actually. Can you, um, just send him right up? John said there was a meeting. Thought I might join you. Ah, that's great, right? Awesome. Joe here is my brother. And major shareholder. Totally deserves to be here. I can personally vouch for him. Great. So, what have I missed? Well, I was about to crack into some more bubbly. On account of the environmental report? He knows about that? He is in the room. Yes, he does. And now that the share price has dropped, for the good of the company, Sir Doug will have to take action against the CEO, Brady, and there we have it; the witch is dead. BOTH: Woo. That woman should have never been in that position in the first place. I know, and now I have fixed it. I wouldn't count our chickens just yet. The drop in share price can't be good for the company. Yes, but it should convince the board that they need to do something in order to keep their positions. It's a double-edged sword. The glass is always half empty isn't it, Doug? We are exposed to anyone who might want to buy up stock cheaply. Who would want to do that? There are rumours Lloyd Maxwell's people are already sniffing around. Lloyd Maxwell? Oh, the love of Mother's life. Don't even joke. He made his fortune in packaging. He's also richer than God. So we don't want him buying up our shares? We don't want to win the battle and find we've lost control of the company. Well, of course it's risky, but do you think Dad would have hesitated? You are not your father. Maybe. But at least I've got Brady where I want her. And that black bitch can crawl back to whatever pa she came from. Pa. Really? Social housing gutter? We need to play this carefully. And it's so good to know that you are running this for us. And for the good of the company. Cheers to that. DRAMATIC MUSIC I did not know if you wished to sleep in here tonight. It was a knife in a plastic bag. It was used to take a man's life. That has yet to be proved. Maria? Do you have any idea who might have put the knife under there? If it was not you, then it was someone who dislikes you very much. Yes, thank you, Maria (!) I get that. MELANCHOLIC MUSIC Shit. Fuck! ROCK MUSIC PLAYS Goodness, you were feisty this evening. You even took on my obscenely racist mother. Yeah, well you can only put up with shit for so long. Good on you. CELL PHONE RINGS So, what's the game plan? Well, obviously world domination, but in the short term I'll settle for a place on the board and a quick promotion to CEO. You want to be CEO? I can dress the part, can't I? Yeah, that bit's doable. So no ethical objections, no moral high ground? You do what you gotta do. Wow. You really have grown some stones. Yeah, well, I got what you said about needing to be in the game. I've got the most amazing blow ` direct from Bolivia, yachtie friend of mine. > CELL PHONE RINGS Oh, mama. You're not avoiding that lovely fiancee of yours, are you? Just not in the mood for small talk. You don't wanna hurt her feelings. She might get suspicious. You still gonna tell her? If I don't play along? Oh, I wasn't being serious. I'd never dob you in to Ariana, so let's call it bygones, yeah? (SNIFFS) Oh, ho, ho, ho, shit. That is some good shit, man. Hey, I have got the best idea ever. You and Ariana get married; I could be your best man. You might lead me astray. Oh, well, somebody has to. (SNORTS) (SIGHS) You know this stuff really` really sharpens your mind, Joe. Yeah, I'm pretty sorted in what I've got to do right now. Oh, what's that ` getting hitched, world domination? All of it. Shit. I need to watch some porn, spank the monkey. Make sure you call her, though, man, come on, remind her that you love her. Yeah, I will. Definitely. . Our share prices recovered slightly. What about last night? Will that affect anything? I haven't been charged, so it's business as usual. I don't want you talking about this to anyone at school. I wasn't going to. It's rubbish. Don't let it upset you. I won't. I'm my own person; I can steer my own course. That's very sensible. CELL PHONE RINGS Fisher, how can I help you? Your mum's gonna be OK. You're shitting me? Whatever. I've gotta get to school. Do you want a lift? (SCOFFS) You don't have to be nice to me just because my mother thinks I'm an idiot. I heard that. Not you, Fisher. Hang on a sec. Have a good day at school, darling. I will, Mum, absolutely. Let me know how you get on. DING-DONG! Sir Douglas has called a special board meeting. Because of the share price? It's hardly likely to be a coincidence. Maria! Can we get some fresh coffee in here?! Jesus. Morning, everyone. You're here. Good. Maria, we'll take that coffee in the office. I'll see you later in the board meeting. Got it. She's unstoppable. I know, right? Why not just download this from the security company? After the last breach, I don't let them keep it on their system. It's for my eyes only, and yours, of course. Who's that? That's the pool guy; we had to get the filter fixed. I'll get his details. Vader and Savannah. Nancy and her bloody naked yoga. What about this one? That's Sam. He's the father of Kennedy's friend. Easy on the eye. You can go now, Maria. Very well. OK, he's a friend of mine, but I'd rather that not made public. Shut the door, Maria. Married? Greenie lobbyist. Oh, the enemy. From the time code, I'd say he's your alibi. If you were here with him, you weren't off knifing Karl or moving his body. Hmm, but if the board finds out I was screwing him the same time a confidential environmental report was leaked... Rock and a hard place. I'd still recommend showing this to the police. I will. If necessary. Moving on. Hang on. Who's that? I've seen her. At the club where Savannah worked. You think she could have planted the knife? Why would she? See what you can find out. (SIGHS) Ready to go` Whoa, I'll be outside. Don't be silly. Zip me up. I've been thinking. It could have been Roxy who planted the knife. Remember when she came over? She did seem kind of jumpy. She went to use the bathroom. But where did she get it from, the knife? She moved Karl's body. Why would she do that? What's she got against Brady? That's what I'm gonna ask her. RECORDING: Hi, Roxy can't take your call right now, but she'll get right back to you. BEEP! Hey, Rox, it's me. Just give me a call back when you get this. Thanks, babe. Now what? We go and find her. ACTION MUSIC Here she comes. REPORTER: Mrs Truebridge, a word, please. Mrs Truebridge, a comment on the events, please. It's gonna be very hard for me to concentrate on my pranayama. < Mrs Truebridge! Who the hell tipped them off? That's what I want to know. < Did you kill him, Mrs Truebridge? We live in the information age. < REPORTER: Did they find anything? Yeah, well, they better keep out of my way. For God's sake, keep some clothes on. CAMERA SHUTTERS SNAP Is it true you've had prior dealings with Karl Reichman, Mrs Truebridge? Did you kill Karl Reichman, Mrs Truebridge? Can you comment on the deaths? Mrs Truebridge, a word, please? Oh, Christ. Busy are you? 15 minutes, and I'm all yours. Yeah, you're gonna want to hear this. (SIGHS) Hey, don't stop, beautiful. (SIGHS) So what's so special you couldn't tell me on the phone? They found a bloodied knife under Brady Truebridge's bed. Say what? The police raided the house last night, found a knife; probably the one that killed Karl Reichman. Hey, Kanchana. Go and take a pee or something. (SIGHS) You, uh` are you certain about this? Yeah, according to my police contact. Fuckingtastic. Oh, you bloody beauty, (LAUGHS) I could just give you a hug. No, it's OK. It's OK. Come on. Uh! Oh. I'm so happy, I'm getting hard. Oh, mate, the environmental report is peanuts compared to this. Have you informed your colleagues? Camped out at the house as we speak. Oh, yes! The Stepmonster is down for the count. Hey, you want my happy ending? Go on. She's got a grip like an opening batsman. Oh, Sir Douglas. Oh dear. Um, I have just received some very disturbing news. RADIO: ...and yesterday evening police were seen removing items from the home of a NZ rich lister. Reports have linked the investigation to the recent death of Auckland strip club owner Karl Reichman. Police are refusing to comment, but sources confirm the house belongs to Brady Truebridge,... (LAUGHS) ...CEO of Truebridge Hunt Corporation, widow of John Truebridge. (VOCALISES) And in international news, Israel continues to defy UN calls for peace... Mmm. No sign of her. All her stuff's still here. Doesn't mean Roxy's around. She's not at her place. She's not answering her phone. I get it, OK. Do you think she's OK? How would I know? Roxy talked about getting out of town, out of this industry, so... maybe she did. I haven't been in there since. OMINOUS MUSIC CELL PHONE RINGS Uh. It's Lorna. Well, aren't you gonna answer it? Hello. Babe, you OK? Sure. I heard on the news about the police coming to your place and everything. That must have been` Look, I'm kind of busy, so... Are you coming to Karl's funeral today? I don't think so. It would really mean a lot to me. You know what? I don't give a shit what it means to you. Babe, I know you didn't really like Karl` I'm not your babe. I'm not your anything. This has got nothing to do with Karl. I don't want to see you or speak to you ever again. Jesus, what was that about? I just hate her, all right? Blogs are full of speculation about your role in Karl's death. Great (!) Popular me. Although some have latched on to Savannah as a stepdaughter and your role as mentor. Someone should sack those bastards. And our share price? Jittery, but it will rally. Not before our meeting. Sorry to interrupt. Yet... There's more journalists downstairs. They want a comment from you, and they keep calling me. Hang up on them, and if one so much as steps a foot inside, call security and have them tossed down the stairs. Is that clear? OK. Cherry, is the boardroom ready yet? Not quite. I've been distracted. Well, get on to it. God, maybe I'd feel better if I sacked her. Easy target, but a lot of legals, and there is her mother. Yeah, OK. It must have been upsetting having the police go through your house. Actually, it pissed me off. As if I'd be stupid enough to hide a murder weapon under my own bed. I will not let them use this against me. What?! Sir Douglas is here. Let the old bastard wait. TENSE MUSIC OMINOUS MUSIC Vannah. What are you doing? Just looking. What's going on? Nothing. Then why'd you have a go at your mum like that? You can't shut me out now. You know how I told you about Trey, my stepdad, how when I was little, how he used to... Yeah. (SIGHS) Yeah, I know. Turns out Mum knew about it... all along. How do you know? Karl told me. And I just wanted him to shut up so I punched him while I was holding the knife. That's why Lorna can go to hell. Are you sure Karl was telling the truth? I knew... before he even said it. I've kind of always known. What kind of mother lets that happen to her own child? I know. I know. It stinks. (SOBS) We'll get through this. You're strong; you're the strongest person I know. I'm not. (SNIFFLES) I can't be doing this. I have a meeting to get to. You don't have to. I have to. DRAMATIC MUSIC (GRUNTS) DRAMATIC MUSIC DRAMATIC MUSIC CONTINUES RECORDING: Hi, it's Ariana. I can't take your call right now, but I'd love to hear from you. BEEP! Hey, it's me. Look, I know you're probably in class right now, and I'm sorry for not picking up last night. Things have been... difficult, and we've got some stuff we need to sort out. So maybe you can come over, and we can have a talk, yeah? OMINOUS MUSIC TENSE MUSIC Oh my God. Skanky moll. Who? Emma K. That's bullshit. Mum hasn't been put in jail. These muff trolls don't care. Why are they so mean? They're jealous cos their own lives are so boring. (SIGHS) Shit. I have to go back to class with everyone talking about me. (SIGHS) But I'll be strong. I'll chart my own course. Or we'll kick them in the cock socket. Yeah, or that. It's OK, babe. I've got your back. I know. Best friend ever. (SIGHS) ELEVATOR DINGS Sorry I'm late. Nice of you to join us (!) As you know, Sir Douglas has called this special board meeting. After concerns expressed by other board members. There are apologies. We still have a quorum, I believe. The agenda is to discuss the leaked environmental report and the effect this has had on our share price. I think we're beyond that now. I'm sorry? It is a matter of public record that you have come to police attention` That has got nothing to do` ...and have been questioned over your role in the suspicious death ` ...nothing whatsoever to do with the agenda` in fact, murder... of a member of this board's immediate family. Don't you think it would be remiss of this board not to be seen to be taking appropriate action? I was interviewed by the police. I have not been charged. The matter will resolve itself shortly. Now can we move on? How soon? That is out of my hands. Exactly. And that is why I'd like to move that Mrs Truebridge step down and take leave, effective as of now, and I step in as executive chairman. What? No. Until the death of Mr Reichman is resolved by the police. She hasn't done anything wrong. Can I have a seconder, please? We have a motion before the board. Truebridge Hunt Corporation is my family company. I need to be involved, especially at a time like this. We all have to be seen to be working together, not contributing to instability. The market is jittery as it is; let's not make matters worse. Would anyone else like to speak to the motion? All those in favour of Mrs Truebridge standing down? Temporarily. Of course. Effective immediately. The motion is carried. Wait. I want to say something. > Does it pertain to the previous motion? Yes. Out of order, I'm afraid. I think you've made a huge mistake, but if that's what the board wants, then I bow to your wishes. Poor Brady. But do you think she did it? Nah. What if she goes to prison? Is the meeting over already? It is for me. I wonder what happened. Hey, Savannah. I wouldn't go in there. She's not having a` Not now, Cherry! It's me. (LAUGHS) Oh my God. It's so exciting around here at the moment. I can't believe that they'd do that, those smug pricks. What are you doing here? I wanna help. Then get your arse back in there. I want to know everything that old bastard does and says. OK. But are you OK? No, I'm fucking furious. But I will make them pay for this, don't you worry. I know you will. Well? What? Go! DRAMATIC MUSIC I thought you'd left? I'm back. I understand this must be a very trying time for you, Ms Truebridge. I'm managing. If you felt like you needed some time off? I don't, and I'd like it noted that the board's made a mistake in getting rid of Brady. Your objection is recorded. When Brady's proved innocent ` and she will be ` you're all gonna look pretty damn stupid. We can cross that bridge when we come to it. (SIGHS) So, I was thinking. We still haven't had that drink yet. Yeah, stuff kind of keeps getting in the way. Yeah. At least if I lose my job, then that won't be a problem. Why would you lose your job? You know, if Brady goes to prison. DING! That's not gonna happen. But if it did, I'd be so out the door. Well, I'm still part of this company. I wouldn't let them. You're so sweet. Anyway, um, about that drink, so` Cherry! Shoot. I got you your favourite coffee. I'm going home for the afternoon. The board has asked me to take leave. Do you want me to come with you? No, I want you to stay right here. Any meetings, gossip, anything out of the ordinary, I want you to be my eyes and ears, and use this. I've already got a phone. Which is billed to the company. I don't want anyone else knowing how often we speak. It's all on the down-low. Do you think you can do that? CELL PHONE RINGS I'll do my best. (CHUCKLES) Simon, how are you? DING! No, that's just the rumour mill working overtime as usual. (LAUGHS) Exactly. > We might have to put that drink off. Ah, yes. Do you reckon they're gonna be much longer? Is Savannah in there? Uh, could be. Those board meetings go on forever. I better guard Brady's office. TENSE MUSIC You had no right to invite your brother to our little chat. Oh, actually, I didn't invite him, but, hey, the more the merrier. CELL PHONE RINGS I don't like him hanging around. Would it help to think of him as half white? On account of our father? That wouldn't help at all. Which one? (SIGHS) I wonder how the board meeting's going? That was Dougie. Brady's been forced to stand down. Oh, fantastic. Oh. Don't get too excited, darling. It's only temporary, and there's no other viable candidates. What about me? (SCOFFS) Such an impressive CV (!) No occupation ever, apart from drink, drugs and call girls. Well, I would have thought call girls could have taught them a little something about supply and demand. Everything's a joke with you, isn't it? Not everything. If you want the board to even consider you, you're gonna have to do some serious work on yourself. (SNORTS) Well, actually, I've already started addressing that. Miracles will never cease. DOOR OPENS Hi. Sam? I hope you don't mind. I` I rang your office, but they said you'd gone home. No. It's great to see you. (SIGHS) I was gonna call you back, but... Difficult times. You could say that. So, what they've been saying on the news...? They found a knife, with blood, wrapped in plastic under my bed. Jesus. As if I'd be that stupid. God, it's good to see you. I was hoping you'd say that. Mmm. Maria. Do you require anything? Yes, for you to go and do something. What? Anything as long as it's not here. Very well. Christ. Should have sacked her a long time ago. (SIGHS) So what happens next? God knows. Sir Douglas, the backstabbing bastard, got to the board. They've stood me down. Aren't you more worried about a murder charge? Not gonna happen. Don't you want to take me to bed, screw my brains out, take my mind off things? I'll do my best. Pass it here. Take it up. Go! I got it! Did you hear what happened today? What? She was caught in` Hey, Truebitch. Hey Emma. How's the cutting? So, we were just wondering, like, what's it feel like having a Mum who's a murderer? Piss off, Enema. I was talking to her! Oh, well, I've got a better idea. You can talk to this. Hey, piss off! You can tweet about that, you slag. Shame, bitch. BOTH PANT Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Kennedy's gonna be home soon. Shit. Oh, no, no. She's got hockey. (LAUGHS) Grace has guitar. (LAUGHS) I love that our girls are so busy. (EXCLAIMS) OMINOUS MUSIC BOTH PANT, MOAN, LAUGH > OMINOUS MUSIC OMINOUS MUSIC CONTINUES Detective Considine. It is Maria. I have some information that I think will be very helpful to your enquiries. Is John here? No, he's out. (SIGHS) Great. It's great to see you. I feel like we've been playing phone tag for ages. Yeah, me too. Um,... Do you wanna tea? That'd be nice. There's wine. No, tea's good. You never used to drink. Yeah, never much, eh? I just wanted to say... I know I've been a bit distant lately and, um` It's not all your fault. Yeah, it is. I've had a lot of stuff going on, but I've taken it out on you, and that's not fair, so I just want to say I'm sorry. That's OK, babe. I resigned from the community centre today. Oh, you did? Yeah, just felt like it's not fair them holding the position. That's a shame. You did some good work, and the kids are gonna miss you, but if that's what you feel you have to do. Yeah, it is. OK, so what now? Just learning about business and the company and... Oh, and so what about us? Look, I've been thinking about this a lot, and there's no easy way to say this, but I think that we should call it off. The engagement? Everything. I think that we should break up. Look, we've been going in separate directions and wanting different things, and the more I think about it, the more it just makes sense. What about what I think? I love you, Joe. Look, I know, but I can't be with you and do the things I need to do. Oh, so you just stopped loving me? Yes. (SCOFFS) I don't believe you. Yes, no, no, Ariana, you don't understand. No, I love you. We're soulmates. We're going through a rough patch, but we're meant to be together. I cheated on you. There's someone else that I've been sleeping with and I've been seeing. (BREATHES HEAVILY) That's why. > It's for the best. > Ariana, are you OK? Don't. DRAMATIC MUSIC What the hell have they done to you? OMINOUS MUSIC