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A visitor from Australia puts the family in jeopardy, forcing Matt and Kat to extreme measures. Bianca finds her workmates are her enemy.

The Raffertys are a typical New Zealand family. But their entire life is based on a very dirty secret...

Primary Title
  • Dirty Laundry
Date Broadcast
  • Wednesday 9 November 2016
Start Time
  • 22 : 05
Finish Time
  • 23 : 05
Duration
  • 60:00
Series
  • 1
Episode
  • 9
Channel
  • TVNZ 1
Broadcaster
  • Television New Zealand
Programme Description
  • The Raffertys are a typical New Zealand family. But their entire life is based on a very dirty secret...
Episode Description
  • A visitor from Australia puts the family in jeopardy, forcing Matt and Kat to extreme measures. Bianca finds her workmates are her enemy.
Classification
  • PGR
Owning Collection
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
  • Television
Languages
  • English
Captioning Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • No
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
  • Television programs--New Zealand
Genres
  • Drama
1 FOREBODING MUSIC How's it? Nicky, how lovely to see you (!) Yeah, thought I'd knock off a few clicks, pop over. Mum hasn't talked to the cops. You've got your money. Nah, see, that cash was really more of an interest thing, which still leaves a couple of mill outstanding. Dad is literally spewing. $2 million? That was the deal. It goes in dirty, it comes back nice and clean ` only it ain't been coming back. Look, I don't know anything about that, and Mum's not exactly in any position to do anything, so` You see, my dad is old school, and he don't like to be let down, just like I don't wanna get aggro with you... CAR BEEPS or your family. You stay away from my family. Talk to your mum. See what you can come up with. THUD! WHISPERS: Shit. Hey. Hi. Hi, sweetie. Uh, bit of an emergency, sorry. Somehow, um, Hayley managed to get hold of some bubblegum, and now it's all through her hair. Oh no! And chance you could cut it out? I can do it. Could you? No problem! Come on! Go on. Where she got the bubblegum from, I have no idea. (LAUGHS) I'm sure it'll be fine. When I was little, Kat and Matt told me bubblegum was good for my hair, and Mum had to shave my head, and we raised money for cancer. (SCREAMS) Oh my god. What? Animals. What do you mean? In her hair. Uh, it's all right! Don't panic, anyone. It'll be OK, I promise you. Nana Pat?! Nana Pat?! Nana! All right! All right! Where's the fire? We need your help for Hayley. Oh. What's up with you, poppet? She has... nits. I have to stress this isn't a definite offer. But...? I've talked to the Fraud Office and the IRD,... Yeah. ...and if your mother was to turn over the offshore funds` Except there are no offshore funds. I applaud you for holding the party line. OK, let's say, hypothetically, if there were funds, and your mother was, hypothetically, able to return them, then there is a chance she can walk. Why are you talking to me about this and not her? Donna's not being very cooperative. In fact, she's being kind of weird. In what way? There was the thing with the bail hearing. Yeah. And when I mentioned the deal, she started humming. Humming? Rolling Stones, 'You Can't Always Get What You Want', I think. I'm a bit worried about her mental state. Don't try that old chestnut. What? Pleading insanity is not gonna wash. I happen to be genuinely concerned. OK, I can talk to her. I guess it's worth a shot. I like your mum, but she needs to understand that this is on the table for a limited time only. You're feigning insanity? I was humming because I didn't know what to say. I felt bad about lying to Andrew. Gosh, imagine that (!) I don't want to put you in a bad position. Is the Rossini money really in an overseas account? I'm afraid so. $2 million? It's there. Belongs to Nicky's dad. Well, can't we just transfer it back to them? That would kind of defeat the purpose. (SIGHS) They don't want dirty money, and Trevor's accounts ` the old accounts ` they're being watched. Bloody hell, Mum. How did you do this in the first place? The cash went in by boat. Right. And then we'd transfer amounts through our various holding companies a` ...and partners, invoicing for services. That's off the table now. Where's the money being held? What are you thinking? Someone has to pay back the Rossinis. You? Nicky's not going anywhere, Mum. It's just a blessing that Oscar's not staying with us. Vicky's still fighting your brother? Mum, where's the money? Samoa. OK. So who do I call to get it? W` What's the account number? It's not quite that simple. Right, let's get you sorted, lad. I'm so sorry. Pat said I had to draw up a list of contacts. No, this is great. Vicky let me pick up Oscar for the first time in ages. (CHUCKLES) She's paranoid about nits. Yeah. Perhaps I should've sent Hayley somewhere private. All kids get nits, even rich ones. You're so calm about this. Such a good dad. Tell that to Vicky. Are things not good? Well, I'm working through my lawyer. She's drawn up another letter. Would you like me to look at it? With my ex, I got custody and the house. Did Donna give you the account number? < You don't know it? Well, your mum took care of all that. No, thank you. Apparently there's something else I'll need if all the money's withdrawn. Yeah, two halves of the ring. Shazam! OK. Probably the best thing, the simplest thing, is for you to give me the account number. That's not gonna happen. Alley Kat, where is the trust? You remember what happened to Leo. Yeah, yeah. (SIGHS) Not fair the way the world works, is it? Trevor, 'shazam'? I really think I'm better qualified to deal with this. Other alternative ` I go to Nicky, explain the hold-up, and he breaks your other hand. Alley Kat, when did you get to be so hard? I'm learning. I've tried to be fair and reasonable to Vicky` Well, that's your first problem right there! You always were such a serious wee soul. You wanted to make... documentaries. I don't remember. Yeah, wandering around with a video camera, wanting to save the whales. So what do you think? (CLEARS THROAT) Well,... (SIGHS) you are totally not hitting the right issues. I mean, this is all about custody, what's best for Oscar, blah, blah, blah. That's the whole point. Yeah, I know, but you need to hit her where it hurts. May I? Yeah, go for it. OK, what's the deal on the house? Legally, I'm entitled to 50-50. Who paid the deposit? My mum. Great! Well, then you go 75-25. What is Vicky's line of work? She has a cafe. Mm-hm. And were you involved in that? It was a start-up, with my Mum. Better and better! Does the evil ex have a partner? Dan the Meat Man. (SCOFFS) Vicky's not evil. No, she is the enemy. She is Satan. She was jumping him before the split? How did you know? Educated guess. So you want cash from the business and money for pain and suffering. Well, legally, that sounds dubious. The point is to scare the crap out of her so that she'll roll over in the gutter and beg for a compromise. Guys, we're just about done. I'd better go close up, but it's so cute, right? Yeah. (LAUGHS) Bye! See ya. Everything OK, baby? Yes. Gosh, that's almost the same as when I was staying. Uh, yeah. Dad never really got around to finishing the renovation. God rest his soul. Ah! In 24 hours, apply again. Super nits never get past my lotion. How interesting. GENTLE MUSIC Somewhere around... here. (GRUNTS) This thing has to be given to a certain person on a certain island if we have to. Yes. Samoa. There's a bank. Which is also a bar, which is registered as a bank. Right. That sounds reliable (!) On receiving this authorisation, this person will transfer the money. Why all the cloak and dagger? Terms we agreed on closing the account, if we really have to. We have to. What? You're gonna do it? What if the cops are watching? Trust me, it's all under control. CELL PHONE RINGS Hi. Hi. Did you see your mum? I did. She denies there being any money. You believe her? Well, she was a bit vague, but, um, there was no humming. Maybe I should get a psych report. I don't think it's that bad. Hey, I'm kind of in the middle of something. I won't hold you up. Do you wanna do something tonight, seeing as we're meant to be dating? I'd love to, but I` I have this deal to wrap up. Um, can I get back to you? Sure. Good luck with the deal. Thanks. You said if I ever needed help. > Are the Rossinis still hassling you? Yeah. And I need someone outside my family I can trust. I'm your man. Got a present for you. Pardon? I, uh, didn't have time to get it gift-wrapped. Thank you. Pleasure. Is this a taser? Yeah. If Nicky or any of his mates try to hassle you` I just zap them? Yeah. BOTH LAUGH What? And then they come back and kill me and my family? Well, that's not very likely. You were the one who said that the Rossinis are organised crime with missing associates. I` Well, just` I don't know. Stick it in your bag just in case. Right. Can we get back to the part where I was grovelling for your help? Sure. So, um, how far do you wanna go with that? I have a boyfriend. Oh. Well, what happened to the fiance? We're taking it slowly. See, I knew it wouldn't last. I just need to know if you can help me. Yes or no? What if in the process I earn your undying gratitude? Stop. This is important. In my world, there are no written contracts. If I agree to do something, I do whatever is in my power. Good enough? Yeah. What's the gig? Shifting some money ` quite a lot of it. What are you planning to do with it? Hide it somewhere safe. 1 Can I go now? Can you finish up here first? Kitty Purry's not very well. My cat. OK. I hope she's better soon. Thanks. Hi. Laters. Everything OK with Hayley and the... (WHISPERS) critters? Dying like flies. What is in that stuff? I dunno. It's a secret recipe. But I just hope word doesn't get around. I mean, nits aren't great for business. Actually, I've checked with a few of the other parents, and apparently this is an epidemic. Oh my God, that's terrible. No, Bianca, this is an opportunity, and your nana is pure untapped gold. (LAUGHS) That's not something people often say about my nana. Well, there is a first time for everything. Hey! Babe! You know that five hundy Uncle Trevor gave you? Yeah. Well, Imogen has this idea that I need skin in the game. Well, the 500 was, kind of, my skin, and I, kind of, spent it. We're supposed to be saving it. Don't give my man a hard time. It's gone to a good cause. This? Yeah. Well, Leo's mate wants in on my car, and I fix it... And I sell. It's a perfect arrangement. I just wanted to do my bit, eh, babe? Aw, babe. (SIGHS) You guys should get a room. This is all looking pretty good. Great. Did you wanna have a look over it? Uh, I'd just like to sign it and get it over with. Wh` What is the hold up? It's, uh` It's a complicated deal. I still need to have a chat with a couple of the investors, make sure they're happy with the disbursement clauses. They'll get what's due. That's why I have bloody accountants. Look, it's my job to be thorough. How long do you need? A day. Two tops. Done. Enjoying yourself, aren't you? Never walk on the wild side. Absolutely, David. Let's get out and eat,... (SIGHS) and get on with it, you. Will do. Talk soon. SNEAKY MUSIC (SIGHS) Twice in one day? I'm feeling lucky. Don't get too excited. (LAUGHS) So, this job. I need you to take a trip to Samoa. OK. You'll meet with a contact, give them a gift so they can release the cash. How much? Two mill. Wow. And to sweeten the deal for yourself, you can take the 200 grand my dad owed you. This is the Rossini money, right? Yeah. And you're wondering what's to stop me from taking the lot? The thought had occurred to me. You don't know me very well, do you? It's something I'd like to remedy. Settle. (LAUGHS) Plus, with you, lovely lady, I'm playing the long game. And to prove my intention... Key to my house. So if I end up with cement boots` Which is not gonna happen. If I don't come back, my little slice of paradise is all yours, OK? OK. Right. (SIGHS) Burner phones. Relevant numbers are in there. From now on, we only communicate using these. Your flights are booked for 6am tomorrow morning. And this is the rest of what you'll need. Oh! Well, how do you like your clinic? Oh! Looks like the gypsies are in town. (LAUGHS) When did you do all this? I got some pixies in overnight. Oh! (GASPS) So get yourself set up. We'll cover all of your costs. I hope you've got enough of your potion, Nana ` or should I call you Pat? You can call me the Queen of Sheba as long as we do it my way. Of course. I don't take any cheek from nippers. Fair enough. And I knock off when I want to. There's some people here about a nit thing. Well, send them through! God, that girl is useless! People know about this already? Yeah, I tweeted, Facebooked and Instagramed my work database, the school newsletter, and there's a competition on radio for people's worst lice stories. Winner gets a free cut and colour. Amazing! We're in business, baby! #dealsinheels (LAUGHS) Oh, get a room! (SIGHS) There. Hi! Welcome! Morning. Meet our onsite nit expert Nana Pat, the Nit Queen. Hi. Now, which one of you wants to go first? Hm? Good girl. Morning. Morning. You're keen. Gotta be in to win. (CHUCKLES) Yeah, I guess. TENSE MUSIC Is there anything I can help you with, Nathan. Is this about the Clay deal? Yes. We're finalising soon. Good for you. CELL PHONE RINGS Is that you? What? No. (CHUCKLES) Oh. Yes. I changed my ringtone. Uh, I'll leave you to it. Thanks. Hello? The eagle has landed. Great. How is it? I'm feeling right at home. Um, I text the number, so I guess I wait. OK. Well, let me know the minute the deal goes through. Roger that. Where's the cash actually going? Like I said, somewhere safe. Thank you. Shit! It's nice to see you again, detective. Oh, cheers. Problem? Uh, yeah. I have to go. Thank you. What can I do for you today, Detective Turner? You need to come with me. Can't we talk here? Now, please, Ms Rafferty. SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC TENSE MUSIC You've been spying on me? Actually, we had a watch on Mr Rossini. You may have a low opinion of the police,... No, not at all. ...but when the son of a major Aussie crime figure enters the country, it can come to our attention. I didn't ask him to get into my car. Oh, I'm sure you didn't. However, he did, which begs the question ` why? Do I need a lawyer? You're not being charged with anything yet. What did Nick Rossini wanna talk with you about? It was a misunderstanding. About what? The Rossinis are interested in NZ business opportunities. They thought I might be interested in representing them. I declined. Why? Because I don't deal with alleged criminals. No, why would they think you'd be interested? Does this have anything to do with your mother by any chance? No. Look, Kat, if you're in trouble, if you're in over your head, I can help you. So this has nothing to do with your mother's activities, her sources of funding? My mother has been doing nothing except sitting in her cell on remand. Now, if you don't mind` Just a few more questions. You wanna do some business? Thanks, beautiful, but I'm, uh, actually waiting for someone. Do you wanna talk about a financial transaction? As a matter of fact, yes. Did Trevor send you? In a manner of speaking. Are you bullshitting me? Cos I don't like guys that bullshit me. I'm not. I've got an account number. That's what the last fella said. What fella? The one that came here trying to bullshit me into closing an account. I need to speak to Trevor. (SIGHS) He's not here. You never heard of Skype? (LAUGHS QUIETLY) Sorry, got held up. Just training my maths team for the` What the hell is this?! Looks like a letter from my lawyer. It's nasty. It's bullying. Why don't you put something through your lawyer? I never resorted to threats. No, you just wanna stop me from seeing my son. You can see him any time you want, Matt. On your terms, when you feel like it. And you're still living in my house. I can't afford all of this. The lease is coming up on the cafe. Going after my business? Well, me and Mum did contribute. Matt, why are you being so mean about this? You always said I should get real. And if you were a little more flexible about custody. (LAUGHS) This is a ploy to get me to roll over? It's entirely genuine, and if you need time to think about it` I will not give into this, Matt. And I hate you. The feeling's mutual. Take me to court if you want to! Hey, it's my Island princess! Talofa, Rose, my petal. You know this fella? Kat sent me ` Kat Rafferty. Well, in that case, he's probably on the level. So why aren't you here yourself, Trevor? I'm a bit tied up, Rosie. You come here, you sweet talk me, you use me for your carnal desires, and then I never hear from you. Rose, honey, honey. Can we, maybe, get back to business here? I still don't know if I trust you. Well, Trevor said` Trevor's a bullshitter. No, no, no, no, no, no. No, no. I can prove it, OK? I` I've sent something for you. Oh, right. I was supposed to, uh, give this to you. Yeah. Eh? Eh? You like it? You were supposed to bring this, not him. This isn't the deal at all, Trevor. You're a bullshitter! No, no, never! Rose, honey. Thank you. Tell your friends. Thanks so much! OK, bye! She really is quite special, your grandmother. Yeah, but she can be quite rude. She speaks her mind, and the clients love it. CELL PHONE RINGS Yeah. Excuse me. Hi, Matt. This is a nice surprise. Oh, I just met with Vicky. CAR BEEPS And? She rolled like a dead thing? Actually, I'm worried it's gonna backfire. She's mad as hell. No, she is from hell, and you hate her, remember? Well, I don't. Not really. Perhaps we should pick this up face to face. SHOWER RUNS DOOR CREAKS Hello?! Imogen?! It's me! Hello?! DRAMATIC MUSIC Imogen! Hello! Oh! Sorry, Matt! Make yourself at home! I'll be right with you! All right! Good! < CELL PHONE RINGS Kat. Uh. Kat! Sorry, just a` just a moment. Jackson, how's it going? Kat, we have a problem ` a hitch with the deal terms. Shit! Ah, Kat. A moment? Um, I'll call you back. Hi. Nathan said the police were here again. It was concerning your mother? No, it` it was a misunderstanding. Well, that's good to hear. CELL PHONE RINGS You should probably` Sure. Thanks. Nana Pat, now's not a very good time. That man's here again. What are you talking about? I get home, and he was lurking out the back. I call that rude, I do. > Nana Pat? Your friend here won't have a biscuit. I told ya, I'm gluten-free. (SIGHS) Metrosexual. Could you just give us a minute, please, Nana? (SIGHS) I've got better things to do with my time than entertain Mr Fussy. What are you doing coming around here? The pigs have been following me. Did they pick you up? I had to jump a few fences to get away from them. Did they talk to you? They did ask me a couple of questions, but` And what did you say? I said I didn't know anything. See, how do I know you didn't do a deal with them and they aren't gonna pick me up at the airport? Why would I do something like that? To save your skin. And maybe I need to teach you the importance of saying nothing. (BREATHES HEAVILY) TASER CRACKLES Heck, lady. Stay right where you are. The money will be cleaned and returned to you, but you do not come around here threatening my family. That old bag? Don't you dare talk about my grandmother like that! All right. Apologies. Now get out. I will contact you when the money's ready. It better be. DRAMATIC MUSIC (BREATHES HEAVILY) I made Vicky cry. Oh! Excellent! (LAUGHS) I don't feel good about making anyone cry. Well,... (SIGHS) no, but it's a process, all right? (SIGHS) If she doesn't suffer, she won't see that change is necessary. Is that how you did it with your ex? Well, I was lucky about custody. Scott didn't want Hayley at all. (SIGHS) That's sad. (SIGHS) But he did want the house, so I went gunning for his family trust and his motorbike collection. BOTH LAUGH You really are quite... What? Extraordinary. Oh! BOTH LAUGH Not hard, brassy, brittle, a grade-A bitch? No. Oh, believe me, I've heard them all. But I've always had to rely on myself, so. There's never been anyone else? Well, when I came to stay with you guys, I was so jealous that you had a real family. (SIGHS) You know, I don't really believe in regrets, but falling out with Donna, I do regret that. But you still got it on with Dad. Nothing happened while I was staying. Dean was just so kind to me, affectionate. I'd never really had that kind of male role model in my life. You probably don't need to be hearing all this. BOTH LAUGH It's OK. Try the wine. Cheers. Cheers. Mm. KAT: I don't get this. What happened to 'shazam'? She isn't taking the ring. She was expecting a proposal. (SIGHS) Christ on a bike. You didn't mention that was part of the deal. I never expected to close the account. What? So you lied to her? Hey, I am a bachelor and proud. Never got tied down, never wanted to. Well, now you've got two million reasons to. Are we skimming a little off for commission? Can you get Rose back on the line, please? (SIGHS) Sure. Thanks. Be persuasive. Lie your tits off, if you have to. Trevor. # Rosie Posie... # Don't bullshit me, Trevor. Honey Bunny, it's always been you. You know that. So I'm asking you, begging you, make an honest man of me. You? Honest? That would be a bloody miracle. I swear to you, Rose, I love you. Why aren't you here in person, then? I've had to surrender my passport, but the split second I get it back` Well, ask me then. Rosie, honey, you're killing me. Just say yes, darling, please. I'll think about it overnight. # My sweet Ro` # CELL PHONE BEEPS CELL PHONE BEEPS Damn. I can't force her. She might think the better of it. You're really disappointing me, Trevor. You know, when you say that, you sound exactly like your mother. I still find it so hard to accept that Dean could do that. I just don't believe he'd give up. Well, I guess we never really know the people we think we love. You mean Satan? Actually, more recent there was someone. (GASPS) Get you, dark horse! Not really. What's her name? Oh, come on! I thought we were sharing, being honest about our feelings. (SIGHS) Leisha. Oh! And where did you meet this Leisha? She used to work for Mum, but then she left me for this older rich guy. Oh, sweetie, I'm sorry. We're just programmed that way. (LAUGHS) Surely not. It's a fact. Women prefer alpha males. We're all looking for providers. No offence. I'm sure teaching is... admirable. But? (LAUGHS) But it's just not very sexy, is it? (LAUGHS) I mean, not you personally, just as a profession. BOTH LAUGH Probably not. I'm sorry. I'm just pathologically honest. I like that about you. Mm! It's refreshing. (LAUGHS) (LAUGHS) Another? Um, I should probably collect Hayley from the neighbour and get her ready for bed, but another time? Sure. Good. And don't worry about Vicky. I know you'll win. You reckon it's a real diamond? I'm picking Trevor knows his jewellery. (CHUCKLES) So what's your interest in all of this, then? Personal. A lady. I like her a lot. Ooh. Long way to go to impress a lady. (CHUCKLES) Well, isn't that what Trevor did? Come on, Rose. Say yes. You know you want to. Are you saying that just because it's good for me or good for you? Bit of both. RAIN PATTERS STRANGE MUSIC GENTLE MUSIC SHOWER RUNS, BABY CRIES Hello? Is someone out there? Matt? KNOCK AT DOOR NANA PAT: All right! Hold your horses! SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PRINTER BEEPS CELL PHONE RINGS Mum, hi. Hey, love. What's happening about the money? Oh, I'm just waiting for confirmation that it's going ahead. What's the hitch? Rose and the proposal. (SIGHS) Damn Trevor. I knew he should never have said that. I just hope she says yes before tomorrow. Why's that important? I'm working on a deal with a property developer building a mega mall. He has a number of offshore investors, some of them not all that kosher. But he doesn't care where the money comes from. OK. I'm planning to add a new investor, The Rossinis? They get an asset, regular returns. Surely this guy will notice. Well, I hope not. Darling, are you sure you should be doing this? (SIGHS) Well, I haven't pulled it off yet. Look, I'd` I'd better go. Goodnight, love. Please be careful. All right. Night, Mum. CELL PHONE BEEPS CELL PHONE BEEPS Problems? Something like that. You've gotta toss 'em outta the nest sometime, see if they can fly. GENTLE MUSIC 1 Right! Let's get killing! WOMEN LAUGH Oh! Hello! Hi. Hey, Vicky! Hi. Oh! Oh no! Do you have them too? Yeah, maybe. Oh, well, come down to the clinic. We'll give you a discount. OK. See ya. Hi. How are you? I haven't been sleeping. That's no good. Because of you, Matt, and your stupid lawyer. I talked it over with Dan. He thinks you're being an arse, by the way. I'm sorry to hear that. Look, we don't need the hassle right now, so if you stop all of this crap, then maybe we can come to some sort of arrangement with the house and shared childcare. Joint custody. Fine. But you don't get a cent of the cafe. I don't really` I can live with that. And it doesn't mean I feel great about Oscar being around your family. Oscar's family. Do we have a deal? You've changed, you know that? UPLIFTING MUSIC The thing about these bugs is you've gotta be diligent. Hey, you! Stop it. (SIGHS) They're all so hyperactive these days. Hello. Hi! I see you're getting the benefit of Nana Pat's wisdom. Well, personally, I have to agree with her. BOTH LAUGH Is everything all right? Vicky caved. Totally caved! (LAUGHS) She did? I knew it! Yes! BOTH LAUGH Well done! Thank you. BOTH LAUGH CELL PHONE BEEPS TENSE MUSIC Your clients are here. Uh, great. I'm nearly ready. Thank you. CELL PHONE RINGS Jackson, hi. What's happening? Lady said yes. Oh, thank God! And the money? Uh, it's through to the nominated account. Thank you. Thank you very much. I'm just on my way to the airport. Maybe you can thank me in person later...? Uh, maybe, yeah. Well, who else are you going to celebrate it with? Plus I've got some news. Look, I have to go. (CLEARS THROAT) Good morning. Yeah, not a bad one. Hallelujah. Let's knock this bastard off. Right. Here you go. You don't wanna check it first? TENSE MUSIC Uh, bugger that. That's what I pay you for. (LAUGHS) (CLEARS THROAT) Uh, just sign and initial. I'll be glad when this is done and dusted. Won't we all? Hear! Hear! (SIGHS) (SIGHS) You sure no one followed you? I'm sure. I have some documentation for you. It's a copy of a contract. Yeah? Your money is now invested in a mall development. It'll pay dividends into the account of your shelf company as outlined in the schedule. It's a lot of fine print. Yes, well, it's a legal document. Well, how do I know it's not a trick? You can read it, if you like. Or you can trust me when I say all I want is to get you and your family out of our lives for good. Well, you and me both. This country's so bloody cold. My God, you actually did it. I just hope we never have to see Nicky Rossini again. How's Trevor? Grieving. About the money? And because he's engaged to Rose, the Island banker. (LAUGHS) He'll never go through with it. At least the family's safe and everyone else. Mum, are the Rossinis the only people you worked with? I feel like I'm on trial already. Are there any other money contacts I need to worry about? No, darling. You are so clever! Actually, I feel like I kind of crossed a line. I'm sorry. No, I` I enjoyed it. It was a rush. Is that why you did it? I` I had all sorts of reasons. Well, now there's no more offshore funds, the police won't find anything. I wish I could drink to that. I could murder a Chardy right not. To super nits! Long may they plague children! (LAUGHS) And our very own Nit Queen. Aw, Nit Queen! (LAUGHS) Cheers! You see, I do have my uses. ALL LAUGH You wanna see the video? It's up online. ALL CHATTER EXCITEDLY You are so amazing. Aw! Am I in it? VIDEO PLAYS Uh, nice camera work. BOTH CHUCKLE Well, you should know ` you and your video camera. OK, I have a small admission to make. (LAUGHS) When I was staying, I know you used to perv on me in the shower. (LAUGHS) Oh. (LAUGHS) (LAUGHS) I kind of liked it. (LAUGHS) Seriously? Yeah, well, I was 17 and insecure, so knowing someone found me attractive ` even a 12-year-old. BOTH LAUGH Well, you looked great. You still do. AMERICAN ACCENT: Oh, well, thank you, sir, for saying so! (CHUCKLES) Hello? Hello, stranger. Oh my God. Hi. (CHUCKLES) I just thought you might wanna celebrate. Really? Yeah. Well, there's no one else I can celebrate with ` except Mum. Is she good? Yeah, she is. Um, you said you had some news? Yeah, Rose mentioned someone else had been there about a month ago, asking about the account. Now, this guy knew the account number, and when she went to confirm it with Trevor, he took off. Did you get an age or a description? Rose reckons all palagis look the same. BOTH LAUGH Well, it could be whoever took the books. Yeah. I thought you should know. Yeah, thanks. Cheers. Cheers. I am very grateful. How grateful? Look, I just came to have a drink and give you back your key. You can have the key. I don't know if that's a good idea. Or... this. Never know when that might come in handy. SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC (SETS GLASS DOWN) I could use this, you know? Yeah, but would you? Would you really? GENTLE MUSIC THUD! MUSIC INTENSIFIES Copyright Able 2016
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