1 I can do it. Be my girlfriend? This is kind of awkward, but will that be cash or card? Cash is fine. The salon runs at a loss. We could lose the house? I'm so sorry to do this to you. I would love to be in business with you, Bianca. Really? LAUGHS: Yes! Yeah! How about a business proposition ` you grow, I sell? We could grow the business. See what I did there? I'm looking for a mate of your dad's. Dodgy bastard. Thought he might know something. Mum has a fake passport. Jesus! How many secrets can one woman have?! This is your half-sister Bianca. DONNA: I need to get Imogen out of our lives. DETECTIVE TURNER: She alleges your mother murdered your father. DONNA: We'll do a deal. You can tell the cops where they'll find the books. Everything. What? The books are gone? The whole place had been cleaned out. When were you last in there? A few weeks ago. Jesus. And you're sure the books were there? Yes. Someone's been in there. Who else knew about the lock-up? Trevor, I suppose. But he never bothered to go. Anybody else? Who? Your dad. But that would be impossible, especially since I'd gone and killed him. Don't say that. Imogen's saying it. And the cops believe her. Not entirely. Enough to keep me locked up in here, while she's out there, telling lies, pretending she has a kid with your father. It's not over yet. We'll find the books. We'll sort it. Oh, Kat. I don't know what I'd do without you. (SIGHS) KNOCK AT DOOR TINKLING MUSIC RATTLING THUD! Hey! Hold it right there, Trevor. (LAUGHS) Alley Kat. I thought you might be the cops again. I need to ask you something, and I need the truth. Fire away. It's about the lock-up. Have you been there recently? Me? No. No. Not for yonks. Mum's books for the businesses ` they're missing. The books were in the lock-up? You didn't know? On my word` Donna was gonna do the dirty on me? You're the one who won't back her alibi. I got my reasons. She needs to prove that she was out of the country. Christ. So where are the books now? I don't know. That's why I'm asking you. Well, at least the cops haven't got 'em. That's good. No, it's not good! Shh! I swear to you I didn't take 'em, all right? But if you find out who did... Fine. Don't fancy a voddie? No. > Give your mother my love and my apologies ` takings are a bit down this week. These things happen. Leisha dropped a shift, and she's called in late. And what's that to me? Just thought you might know what's going on. Me? No. MOANING (CHUCKLES) (GRUNTS) Oh my God! BOTH CHUCKLE (LAUGHS) BOTH PANT That was amazing. (CHUCKLES) LAUGHS: Incredible. I'm glad it makes you happy. Oh, it's like I can deal with anything ` my worst class of year 10s,... Vicky. BOTH LAUGH It's hormonal. No. (GRUNTS) It's you. (SIGHS) Can I see you tomorrow? I don't know. I've got bookings. What if I paid for your whole shift? Bought you out? You couldn't. Sure I can. Here. Where did you get this? Just a... friend. Owed me some money. Great. BOTH LAUGH Captions by Ashlee Scholefield. www.able.co.nz Captions were made possible with funding from NZ On Air. Copyright Able 2016 SPRAY BOTTLE HISSES Yeah, that's enough. You don't want to overdo the fertiliser. But they're still so small, man. Grow, damn you! Grow! Dude! That is not how you talk to the ladies. You got to give them that positive vibe. I love you, girls. Yeah. And you. You're looking foxy. (INHALES DEEPLY) (IMOGEN) OUTSIDE: Hello? Is someone in there? TENSE MUSIC DOOR RATTLES DOOR THUDS Well, that was close. You don't think she heard you? Nah. But this is our gig, right? You haven't told anyone? Me? Nah. No way. So, I spoke to the supplier and got them to agree to a 10% discount. Oh, you're amazing. Well, every little bit helps. Hayley was thrilled to meet you, by the way. She keeps going on about it. (CHUCKLES) Oh, that's sweet. < She'd love to meet the rest of the family. Mm-hm. Hey. Oh, hi. What are you doing here? Just picking up the missus. Oh. Great. Mm. (CHUCKLES) (CHUCKLES) OK. Well, um, I'll see you soon. Bye. She's here a lot, eh? She works next door. And it is her business. And` Oh God. You OK there, babe? I feel sick. Probably Nana Pat's chicken surprise. Surprisingly not cooked. No ` me and Imogen. When Mum and the others find out... Oh, we were just doing what we have to. Maybe you need to own it. Tell the truth? Mm. What's happening about Oscar's birthday? Is it at the slapper's house or ours? Vicky and I are still in negotiations. It's a kid's birthday, it's not the UN. Will there be a theme? A what? You know, like pirates or princesses. In my day, we used to have pass the parcel, a cake, a bucket of cheerios. And there was only one present in the parcel. Only one kid got a present? Mm. Whoa, harsh. Life is not fair, and the younger you learn it, the better. Come on. Hey, what did I miss? We were just talking about the big issues ` pass the parcel and inequality. How's Mum? Is she gonna get out? Not yet. She's pretty low. She keeps obsessing about Imogen and the fake child. She is actually a real child. Yes, I know she exists, doesn't mean she's actually related. Why would someone lie about a thing that? I dunno. Cos they're crazy or psycho. But Imogen's quite normal. (SCOFFS) And she'd really like to get to know us. Well, we don't want to know her. Some of us do already know her. You can do it, babe. Do what? Sometimes you do have to talk to a person, and it's quite hard not to talk to them when you see them quite a bit. Why are you seeing Imogen quite a bit? I'm in business with her. What? With Imogen? She bought into the salon. She rented my empty chairs. Oh my God. I was about to lose the house, and I didn't know about Dad and the affair. And you didn't think about how Mum would feel? I didn't know Mum hated Imogen. Why would Imogen want to go into business with you anyway? What, are you saying there's something wrong with my salon? It wasn't making any money. Well, before. But it could! Can you get out of this deal? Look, I know you and Matt are being all good and helping Mum with the business things and the legal things. But when I was being bad, I didn't know I was being bad. I guess that is true. And Imogen's still family. Hayley's our sister. And you know this because? Imogen told me. Oh, she told you. And you went, (MOCKS) 'Oh, really?' Don't do 'Oh, really?' This is a huge case of 'Oh, really?' Do you think Imogen's helping you to be kind?! Bianca has always been so gullible. A bit naive, maybe. Matt and I used to have this game called 'Oh, really?' OK... So we'd tell Bianca some outrageous lie, like Leo was adopted from Somalia, or that spaghetti is made out of cardboard, or that Baby Jesus's real name is Baby Cheezels. And she'd go, (MOCKS) 'Oh, really?' That's kinda mean. That's why you have siblings ` so you can make fun of them. Except it's not so funny right now. Poor Mum. You sure Trevor didn't take the evidence? Yeah, I actually kinda believe him. MOCKS: Oh, really? I'm not gullible! He was genuinely freaking. So who else knew about it? Just Mum, Dad and Trevor, I guess. Well, it can't be your dad. No, 'course it can't. (LAUGHS) You really thought that Leo was from Somalia? (LAUGHS) Yes. But he's not black. There could be white people in Somalia. And I didn't actually know where Somalia was. And I thought it'd be cool if he was adopted. Why? Because then I'd still be the baby. Oh-ho, like Bubba Cheezels? (LAUGHS) Stop it. Baby Cheezels. That is awesome. It wasn't. Not when I told my whole class about it at show and tell. Do you think I have been badly sucked in by Imogen? And she's got some evil plan to take advantage of me? Nah, probably not. SOFT MUSIC SEAGULLS CALL Well, hello stranger. Hi. I, uh, took a risk and went for trim latte. Long black. Ahh. Still got so much to find out about you. You're looking great, by the way. I'm not here to flirt with you. Can't we multitask? You mentioned a friend of my dad's who might know something. You were s'posed to set up a meeting for us. He's a dodgy old bugger. Well, can you as least talk to him? You are really quite pushy, aren't you? Look, my mother's being investigated for murder, OK? That's news. And she had a way to clear her name, but the evidence has gone. What's that got to do with your father? He knew where the evidence was. So you do think he's alive. No. I'm not saying that. But he might've told someone where it was. OK. Like who? (SCOFFS) I thought we were sharing. He was having an affair before he went missing. Who with? A woman called Imogen Blakelock. She's my mother's cousin's daughter. (CHUCKLES) Wow, that's keeping it in the family. (CHUCKLES) Yeah. Tell me about it. This contact. I do need to see them. Oh, so you do accept that your father could be alive? I'm not saying that at all. I just need to help my mother, and I need you to set up this meeting. And if I do? Maybe you'll get the information on my dad that you've always wanted. But, hey, if it's not that important to you... OK. I'll do my best. 1 Here's the DNA test. You're angry. Mm. has your mother been in your ear? I haven't actually seen her. I don't really understand it. Oh, yeah, I know. It's a bit confusing. But there's your father's name right there. It is there. Did you think it wouldn't be? Oh, well, My brother and my sister weren't very pleased with me when I told them about you. You're lucky you have a brother and sister. Don't you? No. It's just me. > And then my father left my mother, and my mother left me. She left you? Yeah. She got a new boyfriend, and he was into drugs and motorbikes, so I went to stay with my auntie, and then I got fostered. Twice. Oh, poor you. And then I came to stay with you guys to go to tech. I don't really remember it. It was so great to be with a real family. Until Donna got it in her head that I was after your father and accused me of stealing money from her purse. And she kicked me out on the street. Oh, really? Mm-hm. Uh, wait, that doesn't sound like Mum. Well, people get irrational when they're jealous. I guess. Look, I'm really sorry that we fell out. Accusing her of murder wasn't maybe the best way to make up. Well, no. But I felt that I had to do what was right. For your father. And I don't want to say anything bad about your mum, but she is a lot tougher than she looks. Oscar will have a birthday party with his friends at mine on Thursday. And we split the cost of the fairy. Agreed. And then Saturday, family party at yours. No sugary drinks, and Nana Pat is not to cater. Agreed. You're being very reasonable about this. Why are you so surprised? You have been kind of uptight lately. Me? Chilled as. You're not back on breakfast doobies? I'm not stoned, I'm just... good. How's Leisha? She's amazing. So cool. She'll be attending both parties, then? She will. Is that OK with you? Sure. Oscar's been asking. CELL PHONE RINGS Matt Rafferty. Hi, darling. It's me. Hey, I'd better take this. I'll see ya. K. Bye. Hi, Mum. How are ya? A little bit worried ` about the takings from the parlour. You're checking from in there? Keeps me busy. Anyway, they're a bit down. It must happen sometimes. Sweetheart, I don't want to say anything bad, but when I asked Carol about it, she was a bit cagey. Well, you and Carol are mates. I know, but I feel like there's something she's not telling me. I'll look into it. Thanks, darling. It's so good to know you're looking after things. Anyway, that's me. I'm finally getting a visit from Bianca. BUZZER SOUNDS, DOOR CLANKS Mum! Hi. Hello, stranger. Aww. How's Tane? Oh, he's good. He's still... beating cars. And Kat says the salon's still open. It is! That's great news. How did you manage it? What's so terrible, darling? > (CHUCKLES) You've got that look on your face, like that time that you didn't want to tell me you'd left the rabbit hutch open. And then Popcorn got eaten by the neighbour's dog. Well, he was really more mauled to death. But if I hadn't left the door open` He was getting old, and he did have nose cancer, so it was probably a blessing. I didn't know that. Didn't want to upset you. So what is it? < It's worse than Popcorn. I'm in business with Imogen. Imogen Blakelock? < Yes. < That's how I kept the salon going. Jesus F Christ. (EXHALES) She saw the weak link, and she went for it. You mean me? It's not you, sweetheart. Imogen's a piece of work. She abused my hospitality and the rest of it. When she came to stay? She was meant to be going to tech, but she wasn't going at all. And she was flirting with your father, stealing money. She said her mother left her. That part's true. Stacey was the original man-eating trailer trash. That must've been really hard on Imogen. You're on her side? I know people think I'm dumb because I believe stuff, but` You're trusting, that's all. And that is a lovely thing. But, sweetheart, Imogen is using you ` to get her hooks into the family, the salon. I was gonna lose the salon anyway. You can't listen to her. But you were using me too. Bianca. You said so. And if you hadn't done the laundry thing and got arrested, then none of this would've happened. Are you're blaming me for all of this? I have backed you for all of your life. I know. But maybe it's time I backed myself. Right. I think we're done here, don't you? BUZZER SOUNDS (SNIFFLES) DOOR SLAMS > More towels? No. A talk, man to man. Your mother's not happy with me. Look, things are f-fine. I know every dollar that goes through this place, and I would never cheat your mother. No, 'course not. I know what's going on with Leisha. What? I've seen it before. A girl gets a client who thinks they're in love. (SCOFFS) Seriously? So then the girl calls in sick, taking it private. I don't quite` We get half, the girl gets half. But if they go private, they don't have to split the fee. Right. So once one starts moonlighting, it turns into a bloody epidemic. Have you spoken to Leisha? Not yet. We've got a stag party in tonight, and I need to stock up and do a heap of changing. I could have a word. That'll be great, pet. No problem. Mrs Norris, I'm so sorry. It's OK. I do Mrs Norris. (SNIFFLES) She likes the head massage. Mm. (SNIFFLES) Great. (SOBS SOFTLY) I d`? I do something wrong? (SNIFFLES) It's not you, Miley. And thank you. Don't stop. (SOBS SOFTLY) Oh my God. Are you all right, hon? (SNIFFLES) I just saw my mother. And it was... Not good. It was terrible. Oh, Hayley. Are you sick again? Oh, no. My after school babysitter let me down, so she's gonna come sit with me in the office. Or sh-she could come home with me. Really? Mrs Norris was my last client. And you could meet your cousin Oscar. Or would that be your nephew? Uh, (CHUCKLES) whatever. Are you sure that would be all right ` with your family? I'm totally sure. Do you wanna meet Buster? So,... you reckon she's Dean's kid? Yes, and I don't want grief about it. Ha. Actually, she's not a bad little thing. I thought you didn't like girls. Oh, they're all right in moderation. KNOCK AT DOOR But that one's got a real Rafferty look about her. I'll get it. Well, I think all children should be welcomed and, you know, not pay for the crimes of their parents. Gidday. What have we done now? 1 Gosh, you're here. Where I've been all day. I've been at an OSM with the partners. OSM? Off-site meeting. Right. Was that rich and fulfilling? Kinda dry, but I gave them a couple of offerings which they're gonna use in the go-forward. CELL PHONE RINGS Amazing. Excuse me. Hi, Matt. What is it? We have a bit of a situation with the cops. Cops? What do they want now? They've come for Leo. What? Hold on. Hey, babe. There's just something I remembered I forgot to do. You are worse than the Belfast Constabulary! Matt, what's going on? Nana's getting all IRA on their arses. Nana, stop! Look, it's just a few questions that's all. And don't you question him with a phone book! It's actually quite hard to find one of those these days. Look, I-I'll go with him, I'll see you at the station. Oh dear. Not another family crisis? SOFT, TENSE MUSIC DOOR RATTLES IN DISTANCE Here again? I was just... helping Bianca. Mm-hm. Does she know about your little setup? You know? I've seen you and Bianca's brother coming in and out. > Plus, I couldn't find a key to that lock, so I called a locksmith. It's for personal use, OK? Really (?) > I was just doing it to help with the house, but now I'm gonna take them out. Why would you do that? In case the cops are coming. They've got Leo. And if they are coming, do you want to be caught red-handed? Kat. Why have you got my 14-year-old brother? Well, after the 'books, no books' debacle, we followed up. What's that got to do with him? Well, believe it or not, we were doing our job. Now, we requested the security footage from the secure facility, and... Oh my God. As you can see, this young man walks in,... and then,... he comes out. Did you see the books? Were they there? Like I said to the detective, I don't know anything about any books. What were you even doing there at all? Trevor wanted me to pick some stuff up for him. What kinda stuff? Mementoes. He said he was feeling nostalgic after his heart attack. What, and you believed that? Trevor's like an uncle to me. And ever since we lost Dad, it` What were Trevor's instructions? Pack up the mementos and take them to him. Leo, if there was anything there, you need to tell me. For Mum. What, you think I don't care about Mum? Of course I miss her. Nana's food is terrible. I have to do my own laundry. I might even have to leave my school. You're really tugging my heartstrings (!) Me too. I do miss Mum. And if I found any books, don't you think I would've handed them in? Maybe you should be looking earlier. Beyond a week ago. That did occur to me. And? The company wipes the footage every month. SIGHING Bye. Have a good one, eh? Zaijian. (CHUCKLES) DOOR OPENS, CLOSES > No sign of the boys in blue. They're probably not coming. How come you're so OK about this? Hm. I have inhaled once or twice. Plus, if there were any issues, I'd just say that we never really use that shed, and there's some dodgy types around here. Not you, of course Wow. I'd have thought the garage at your new house would be ideal for this kind of setup. You thought of that? I did grow up around that kind of thing. You did? God, yes! One my mother's boyfriends had a massive setup in Mahia. You don't seem like that kind of lady. Oh. You do what you have to do to get by, don't you? Yeah, for sure. I take it Bianca doesn't know about this? I didn't wanna burden her. Fair enough. Well, I won't tell... if you won't. Choice. Come on, spill. Just selling stuff for Trevor. On the internet. What kind of stuff? Just stuff ` antiques, jewellery, whatever. He needs cash. Oh, poor Trevor (!) And what do you get out of it? Bit of commission, that's all. Well, if Trevor asks you to do anything else, you come to me first. Look, this is not Guantanamo Bay, OK? Mm. Leo, are you OK? He's fine. Hey, Hayley, this is your other sister, Kat. Hi. Hi. Aww. OK, well, sweetie, your mum's here. Imogen's here? Yeah. To pick up our real sister. PAPER RUSTLES That's the DNA test that proves it. Hi. Thank you so much for this. I hope she was good. Yeah. She was an angel. Can Hayley come to my birthday party? Um,... we'll see how it goes. Hop in, darling. OK. Come on, cutie. Thanks. Bye! It was really nice to meet Oscar and see you again. Yeah, all good. I know it's difficult circumstances, but, um, you always were such a favourite with your father. I don't think so. Mm, fathers are always tougher on sons. And you were really sweet when I came to stay. Such a serious boy. I don't really remember. It was a while ago. Hey. Hey, babe. Oh. Is everything all right, babe? Yeah, uh, great. Gidday. Hi. How's it goin'? Lovely, yeah. I'll catch you all soon. Bye. I know you're pissed off with me. But I did get the proof. I just think that we should back Mum over Imogen. Yeah, Mum is great, but she's not perfect. No. Neither are you. I like Donna heaps, OK. But things have changed. And Imogen ain't so bad. Right. Thanks, babe. Want a beer? Yeah, totally. OK. Can you believe this? I guess they've got a point. Things change and people do stuff they thought they'd never do. That's not an excuse! I still can't believe Bianca would invite Hayley round to the house. But she is your sister, as is evidenced. That's not the point. Bianca still did that. Stood up to her big sister? Are you taking her side? No, it's your family. It's just` What about my family? It-It's just kinda weird for me, on the outside. As someone who has no siblings. It's like you have these allotted roles, and if someone steps outside that` You are taking her side. I would never be fool enough to take sides. Good answer. Except I do think she has a point. No, she doesn't! Imagine it, growing up with you and Matt as siblings. I'm not a monster! You are a wee bit evil when you're together. CELL PHONE RINGS (GROANS) Oh, I've got to take this. Oh God, what now? It's just Nana Pat. Hi. What's up? I made contact with your father's mate. Uh, he'll meet you tomorrow at the marina at 3. OK. Well, he wants to meet alone, but I'll be there to keep an eye out. Why? Because it could be dangerous. Fantastic. And you will be there? Uh, yeah, yeah, of course. Great! And have a fantastic night. OK. You are fantastic, by the way. OK, good to know. Thanks, Nan. KEYPAD BEEPS (CHUCKLES) What was that about? Just organising some party arrangements. Am I expected to attend this event? What do you think? Oh, so I'm not a traitor after all? I still think siding with my sister against my mother is a capital crime, but... Hey, at least I'm honest. Yes, you are. The most honest. 1 So? How's my Oscar? In full party mode. Good. But, hey, tonight is all about you. This is, uh, moonlighting, apparently. Carol's not happy. But this way I get to keep the cash. Yeah. Look, (SIGHS) I know you have to look out for your mother's interests, but financial security is important to me. Isn't it for everyone? You don't wanna talk about my shit. You're here to have fun. Or is this not fun? It's (EXHALES) more than that. Oh no. Emotional complications? I don't think I can stop... seeing you. Even if it's bad. Really? It's like you're a Squirrel Force Action League figure. The cartoon? With the fighting squirrel super heroes. (CHUCKLES) It was kinda lame. They were underdogs with eco-principles. (CHUCKLES) And I once I got into it, I had to have them, all the figures ` Domenico, Scarletti, Ronan, the entire army of woodland creatures. Each one. It was such a rush. Wow, you were really into it. Yeah. It got so bad I took money from my mother's purse. It got blamed on someone else. Who? A relative of my mother's, Imogen. But you really` you don't need to hear this. I like to hear it. And I get that need to have things. It fills the void. It really doesn't make things better. I should go. But you already paid me, and I took the night off. So, Domenico, who will help you win your battle? Leishico. It must be you. (CHUCKLES) I know the take is down, but you don't need to worry. It's just a couple of girls off sick. Are you sure? I looked into it. And Carol, she is your number one supporter. I know. (EXHALES) Oh, maybe I'm just getting paranoid being stuck in here. I just feel so useless. But you're not. And it's probably thinking about your father. He used to help himself to cash. He did? Darling, he was a gambler, an addict. Whether Kat wants to hear it or not. Maybe I should've tried to get him help for his problem, but` You did what you had to. I need the Hanky Panky to stay solvent ` for the girls and... so I have something when I get out of here. You'll be fine. Sweetheart, if I'm found guilty, nobody is going to hire a dishonest bookkeeper. Mum, it'll be OK. It's so good to know you're backing me. Unlike Bianca. You can make it up with her. I'm not sure I want to. I always give people the benefit of the doubt, but there are some lines that can't be crossed. Right. So, tell me about Oscar's birthday. Is it a theme party? Yeah. Yeah? SOFT, SENTIMENTAL MUSIC Here it is, babe. Yeah. Do you not like it any more? Oh, I love it. But Mum found it and she wanted us to buy it, and now there is no Mum and me any more. And this is like the biggest break-up ever. You'll get through it, babe. Oh. There she is. (CHUCKLES) Hi. Hi. You wanted to see us? I did. You know how you had to wait to move in till the tenants vacated? BOTH: Yeah? I found them somewhere else. They're moving tomorrow. Oh wow! That's amazing! Well, you've been pretty lovely yourself. And I know that this is big for you. For sure. And you know what? Oscar knows Hayley, and you are family, and we should make this official. Little Kat? > You know me? We went scalloping, remember? Yeah, right. I kinda remember. You here on your own? Yeah, sure. Rattle your dags, then. Where`? Where are we going? Need to be sure we're not being followed. Come on. SOFT, TENSE MUSIC Hey! What's all this? Leis. We're having a luau theme for the party. (CHUCKLES) It's all sustainable. I told you ` all you need is cheerios and a cake. She's got firm views on parties. (LAUGHS) I've heard. We need more leaves! This is really nice of you. I like doing playschool stuff. It's fun. What's wrong? I don't think I can... see you any more as a client. I'm worried I'm turning into my father. He had issues with addiction. But he'd be too old for Squirrel Force Action League. (CHUCKLES) I know. (CHUCKLES) But I feel like I have an addiction to... Me? It's been great, you being my pretend girlfriend, but actually I wanted more, and actually I can't afford it. Right. Yeah, it's blurring the lines. That's OK. But I still really care about Oscar. I know. I could still be your pretend girlfriend when it comes to Oscar, if that would work. What do you say? All good? I got more leaves! Great! Fantastic! Oh-ho-ho. Sorry about the cloak and bloody dagger. What are you worried about? I got a message from some bloke looking for your dad. He's an insurance investigator. They're stalling on the payout because they think he might be alive. Rubbish. > How do you know? Look, love, I hadn't heard from your dad for a few years, and he got in touch, said he was in trouble. What kind of thing? He said he owed some bloke a shitload of cash and he needed to get out, get away. I was gonna pick him up so he could head over to Oz. He was gonna leave? Well, he wasn't happy about it, but he was shit-scared. I waited round, tried to contact him. Then I heard he was missing, presumed drowned. You think this guy he owed money to might've killed him? Sounded like he was capable. He was ex-army. SAS or something. < Did you get a name? Nah. Well, did you go to the police? And say what? That someone might've hurt my dad. I liked your dad, OK? But I've got a bit of previous ` fisheries incidents. And I didn't want this bugger coming back at me. Do you have a name or a contact for this bugger? Look, love, I'd stay out of this. You don't go poking under rocks unless you wanna see what's there. Mum? Yeah? I forgot my monkey. Oh, well, go get monkey! Hi there. Hi. PHONE: You have 12 new messages and three... I'm a friend of your dad's. Your other dad, Dean. You haven't seen him lately, have you? 1 Come on, Hayley. Hurry up. Come on. What took you so long? There was a man. SOFT, TENSE MUSIC Stay here. (SCOFFS) Oh! I told you to wait outside. There is no man. Huh? Darling, just because Oscar has an imaginary friend doesn't mean that you need to make one up as well. K? Good girl. Come on. I'm so gutted I won't be there for Oscar's party. Yeah. I did do a lot of his looking after, you know. I know. Those first three years are so important. > Mum` I just worry that I put more time into you and Matt and not the little ones. Leo seems to be fine` Mum. What? Look, when Dad went missing, he was being threatened on account of his debts. Why are you even looking into this? Because of you ` the murder investigation. Dad was in trouble. He owed money to some bad guy, apparently. Who said that? You knew? Your dad said all sorts of things when he wanted money. And how's Leo? Can we stop with the mumsy bullshit right now? It's not bullshit. I'm not a child any more, and I'm sick of being lied to. I'm not lying. < Did you know Dad was being threatened? He did say something. But I had to think about you kids. About us? You are always my first priority. > What about helping Dad? You always did take your father's side. You turned him away, knowing it might get him killed. I didn't know that. But you wouldn't help him at all. If that's how you wanna see it. You've been blaming Imogen for lying. I didn't kill your father. No, but you could've got him killed. That's what you're saying. (SIGHS) I knew your father had debts, but I'd had enough. I think we're done here. (EXHALES) BUZZER SOUNDS (EXHALES) REFLECTIVE MUSIC PHONE: This is Jackson. Leave me a message. Hey, Jackson. I hope you got my message about my meeting with... the contact. As a result, I'm pretty sure my father is... dead. Anyway, um, talk sometime. KEYPAD BEEPS REFLECTIVE MUSIC CONTINUES PEOPLE CHATTER SOFT MUSIC Hayley! Who's that? Our second cousin kinda person. Hi. Hi. It's really nice to be invited. I hope this is OK. Of course. It's crazy being back here after all these years. Imogen! Hi! Are you sure your sister is OK with this? I'm sure. OK, it's Oscar's birthday, and he wanted Hayley here, and I said it was fine for Imogen to come, and you're not to make a scene. I won't. Really? Maybe you are right about something. I'm right about something? (CHUCKLES) (CHUCKLES) What thing? Things being complicated; Mum not being perfect. Oh, really? Were you just saying that to suck me in? Not this time. I should go and give Oscar his present. (CHUCKLES) SOFT MUSIC CELL PHONE VIBRATES (JACKSON) PHONE: Donna Rafferty? Yes? The name's Jackson. You don't know me, but how's it going, lovely lady? What makes you think I'm a lovely lady? I met your daughter, Kat. What do you want? I figure you and I have interests in common ` the fate of your husband, his life insurance. Maybe we can talk about what might be to our mutual advantage. All right. Go on.