05x04 - The Shut Down

[bunniefuu]

MAN: De Lonzo...

Harris...

No...

Ah, Knight.

Here you are.

Uh...

Ooh, man, this is full-on.

What are we looking at?

A fine?

Uh...

You wish.

I'm afraid you'll almost definitely have to do time here, Mrs. Knight.

This is... pretty hairy stuff.

Time?

What, jail time?

I want to see the real lawyer.

Where's Herb?

Oh, he retired down to the, uh... down the South Coast.

Oh?

South Coast?

Yeah, it's lovely.

Do you even have a law degree?

Young man, I have tailored slacks older than you that still fit me and I bet they give better legal advice than this.

- Mm-hm.

- Mm-hm.

I want to tell you something and I'm not sure how you're gonna take it.

Well, we're both naked, so you have a head start.

[LAUGHS]

I was gonna say...

No, let me guess.

You decorated the room by yourself.

I mean, it's fine, if that's who you are.

Um...

Mm-mm.

No.

Uh...

[LAUGHS]

This thing that we're doing...

I like it.

Oh.

As do I.

But professionally, it's tricky.

My work directly affects your work and we need to keep them separate.

So, you want to stop this thing?

No.

We're continuing this thing?

We are.

I'm confused.

I just think we should keep it private for now, especially when we're in public.

Put them in separate boxes.

Compartmentalise.

- Exactly.

- Mmm.

[EXHALES]

For instance, in the meeting today, when you tell us you're allocating funds so we can reopen the clinic properly.

- Excellent example.

- Mmm.

You don't want to... elaborate?

No.

But I wouldn't worry.

I like that little clinic of yours.

Ha.

It's not that little.

MERYL: Nice to have your support.

See you later, Bill.

Bye.

Did you know that Herb had retired to the South Coast?

Who's Herb?

You've been with her, haven't you?

[LAUGHS]

No.

And now you're lying to your mother.

I'm about to be sent down to Sing Sing and here you are, gallivanting around with the accuser...

OK.

We're...

not actually going public.

I hope you don't expect me to be grateful for that.

♪ I'm going up the country ♪

♪ Babe, don't you want to go? ♪

♪ I'm going up the country ♪

♪ Babe, don't you want to go? ♪

♪ I'm going some place where I've never been before ♪

♪ I'll leave this city I've got to get away ♪

♪ I'm gonna leave this city I've got to get away ♪

♪ All this fussing and fighting Man, you know I sure can't stay. ♪

Another late night, Dr Cartwright?

Betty used to have something for me.

A tomato drink with spicy things.

I could make tea.

Oh...

Oh, no...

Sorry.

Sorry.

Oh...

I thought they'd be a treat but, oh, now look at them.

I'm Melody, your new receptionist.

Oh, the Centrelink job placement.

That's a bit reductive.

Well, you can thank me later but everything is going to be OK.

What's happening here?

I have diplomas in h*m* and kinesiology and I'm a qualified therapist.

Melody's helping out in reception on trial.

OK.

Welcome.

Anyhow, I have, uh, good news.

We're gonna be a proper hospital again?

That is the aim, Ken.

What I can guarantee is Sharna is not gonna shut us down.

Pillow talk, was it?

No.

Oh, god.

It was.

It wasn't.

I... met her at the cafe this morning, if you must know.

I need fluids.

Anyhow, our meeting with her is definitely a chocolate-biscuit day.

Biscuits are an unhealthy option.

I have apples.

Yes, you do.

They're a windfall.

Nature's gift.

She's picked them up off the side of the road.

Perhaps let's go with the chocolate biscuits.

It...

It's just that...

Betty used to buy them herself and right now biscuits are not in the budget.

Score.

[DOOR CLOSES]

[SIGHS]

Do you reckon the kids like day care?

Mmm...

Too much.

Jim doesn't even turn around when I drop him off anymore.

Having a careerwoman for a mum can only be a good thing.

Do you guys mind if I have a shower?

[FLAMENCO MUSIC PLAYS]

Look at the time.

I better get going.

- Already?

- Yeah.

Sharna, she gets there so early.

She expects the same dedication from her staff.

OK, well, I'm going into town.

I can take the kids.

Great.

Oh, wait.

Did you two talk?

Yes.

Right.

No.

Uh, so, Tom and I were talking about getting some French doors instead of windows in the kitchen.

It's gonna be more expensive.

- But it's way better...

- Right.

Yeah, you can put in a deck.

Great.

Good.

Do it.

[GIGGLES]

Bye.

WES: Kassie used to love running out here.

CHARLIE: Yeah.

I can see why.

It's beautiful.

[PANTS]

- Are you OK?

- Yeah.

[PUFFS]

Do you want to walk for a bit?

No, running's good.

I'm working so hard to stay upright I can't think about anything else.

It helps.

Ah.

OK.

[BOTH PANT]

- Hey.

- MATT: Hey.

How did you go?

I think running might be my new thing.

You're a swimmer, not a runner.

Well, people can change.

Bodies don't.

You should stretch or you won't be able to stand tomorrow.

Wes made sure we stretched.

Hey, um, I was thinking maybe we could do something special tonight.

Yeah, sure.

How come?

Because of the date.

[LAUGHS]

What, our wedding anniversary!

Doesn't getting divorced cancel that?

Well, it still happened and it was a pretty good day.

Yeah, but we barely even celebrated it when we were married.

But that's lovely.

We should do it.

I was gonna have that for lunch.

Well, it's for Wes and the kids.

Do you know what, can you finish up?

I've got to have a shower.

That food's for the grieving!

[TAPS SPOON]

[VEHICLE APPROACHES]

[HANDBRAKE CRANKS]

Meryl Knight.

- [GASPS]

- [LAUGHS]

What a sight for weary old eyes.

Michael!

You look magnificent.

Oh...

[LAUGHS]

What are you doing here?

Numquam dedite.

Never surrender.

A colleague of mine in chambers happens to have the Whyhope Council brief.

He knew I had a connection, gave me the heads up.

- How nice of him.

- Mmm.

Fraud's such an ugly word, especially after everything you've done for this town.

- And I'm completely innocent.

- Well, of course you are.

That's the reason I've taken the liberty of going ahead and arranging for an adjournment for representation.

What, you'd represent me, Michael?

- You're a QC.

- Mmm.

Also a somewhat tired, jaded and burnt-out old mallee root of a man.

But I'm pro bono.

You're the best news that's driven through that gate in years.

[LAUGHS]

Let's just wait until I've got you off first.

In the meantime, I could m*rder a coffee if that's possible.

We do have coffee in the country.

I'll bring the car up.

[EXHALES]

SHARNA: Thank you for the excellent spreadsheets, Ken.

Very comprehensive analysis.

Information is power and you certainly have all of that.

A healthy snack?

Oh.

I know you're all busy, so I'll get to the point.

I would love to see this clinic go back to being a proper hospital.

Well, we'd need more staff, more funding, more equipment...

I agree.

And I intend to make that recommendation.

Hayley, would you mind?

There are just some KPIs you need to meet first.

Tick a few boxes, cross the old Ts.

More clients, more turnover, that sort of thing.

End of the month for the first report?

Mmm.

Jesus, that's delicious.

I know, right?

They're windfall.

Basically free.

I love the country.

[LAUGHS]

OK, then.

Our work here is done.

Thank you for the app..le.

We'll see ourselves out.

What the hell, work experience?

I did a workplace management course at TAFE.

These KPIs are unreasonable.

What?

Check the boxes, tick the Ts, do the KPEs...

Do you even know what a KPI is?

Do you know what a cardioplegic arrest is?

Hugh, blood to brain OK?

We can't meet these KPIs in a month.

What?

Sharna.

I'll deal with this.

Uh, you said the clinic was safe.

Meet the KPIs and you ARE safe.

Well, not if you set the bar too high.

Isn't there something...

You can do to help us out a bit?

Times have changed.

Helping out is the kind of thing that got your mum in such deep trouble.

Well, how deep, exactly?

I can't discuss that with you.

There seems to be a lot more we can't discuss than things we can.

Seems pretty simple to me, Dr Knight.

Question is, can you keep up?

MICHAEL: I bought it for Katya but her divorce lawyer decided she preferred the Tesla.

What happened to Lauren?

Oh, Lauren.

She was sweet.

Uh, Katya happened to Lauren.

And now?

Blissfully single.

Oh, how terrible for all those divorce lawyers.

[LAUGHS]

Very funny.

Hey, how about we go out for dinner tonight?

Uh, bail restrictions.

Curfew.

- Are you serious?

- Mmm.

- Oh.

You just leave that to me.

- Oh, I'm glad you're here.

- Mmm.

- Oh, Matt!

You haven't met my second son!

Uh, Michael and I have known one another for a hundred years.

He's come to help me with my case.

Oh, you're Hugh's Michael.

The bawdy barrister.

Guilty as charged.

Indeed, your brother and I have quite the friendship.

- I've got you to thank for that.

- You can have him.

[LAUGHS]

Uh, Mum, could I have a word?

Um, I'll just...

Do you still have, um, Nanna Hannah's ring?

Yes.

Um, I want to ask Charlie to marry me.

Again?

Use the old one.

I was gonna give that one to Eliza for her st.

But it's different this time.

I want it to be special.

Plus, it would be nice if you could put me before Eliza, or anyone else in this family, for that matter.

Oh, don't be ridiculous.

Good on you, darling.

Ask and you shall receive.

Thank you.

Oh, and it's a secret.

I haven't asked her yet.

♪ I got you close, baby, keep you warm ♪

♪ It's the calm before the storm... ♪

SHARNA: This is a total mess.

That's...

That's Meryl's council diary.

Yeah.

We need to know who she met with and when and how these meetings fit in with subsequent council decisions.

Oh.

Is there a loyalty issue here?

No.

Not at all.

OK.

- [PHONE VIBRATES]

- [SIGHS]

Ajax, I'm at work.

Hayles, I got the price on the French doors.

It's a lot more expensive than we thought.

OK.

Great.

Yes, that sounds satisfactory.

No, I said we can't afford them.

Oh, well.

Tried your best.

OK.

Thanks.

Bye.

[LAUGHS AWKWARDLY]

- ♪ Can't hold me down ♪

- ♪ Can't hold me back ♪

♪ Bound for glory, bound for glory... ♪

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

Rod, I would like you to meet Michael Rasmussen QC.

This is ex-councillor Rod Eagle.

I've already made my statement.

Oh...

No dispute about that, mate.

I was just wondering if we could have a little chat about my client's case.

I'll plead the Fifth.

This is Australia, so we don't have the Fifth Amendment.

You're backing the wrong horse, mate.

Meryl's got more secret chambers than Harry Potter.

Has she shown you where she's buried her treasure yet?

[LAUGHS]

If only.

So, you didn't work with Mrs. Knight to secure certain... favours from Council for your own personal gain?

I'm calling the cops.

That's OK.

We have all we need.

[EXHALES]

If that's their star witness, their case is gonna crumble like Coonawarra clay.

You know all that talk about the garden and buried treasure?

Mmm.

There maybe a little w*r chest...

Uh-uh...

I will say this, though.

If you did know of any treasure that might pertain to aspects of this case, now might be a good time to bury it at sea, if you know what I mean.

Make it disappear?

Walk it right off the plank.

Hmm.

[EXHALES]

You know, I'd forgotten just how bucolic this place is.

You could've visited more often.

I didn't think Jim would've gone for that, do you?

Hmm.

Sorry I didn't make it to the funeral.

So, how are you doing, hmm?

Well, it was tumultuous after Jim d*ed, then it plain went to sh*t.

[LAUGHS]

Yeah.

Let's focus on building client numbers.

We know this town.

We can do this.

So, the first rule of brainstorming is that there are no bad ideas.

It's like improv.

Yes, and we accept every idea and build on it.

What about massage or reiki?

That's not a real thing.

Yes, massage can be helpful.

And what about something to help people get rid of those winter kilos?

Cosmetic surgery.

Interesting.

You know, I was reading an article recently about the advancements in bariatric procedures.

You can't fix the KPIs but you want to build a specialist surgical unit?

Classic.

What about a walking group?

Wouldn't they just be walking outside the clinic?

Does anyone else have an idea of how we can build our client base?

[DRILL WHINES]

[EXHALES]

Oh, sorry.

I...

I thought Ajax would be here with the kids.

I'll just, um...

Hayley, wait a second.

We should, uh, talk.

I mean, we kissed.

I kissed you but you, uh...

You kissed me back.

Yeah, I really shouldn't have because I'm married.

And I'm a Christian.

OK.

I think you're amazing.

You should know that.

That's a really nice thing to say.

Can we be friends?

Sure.

Friends.

- OK.

- Yeah?

Yeah.

[LAUGHS AWKWARDLY]

- Mummy!

- Hey!

How lucky am I!

Gorgeous wife, incredible friend and some beautiful new French doors on order.

What...

I thought you said they were too expensive.

No.

I... juggled some things.

I found a pretty sweet little stash.

Like I said, your husband is very lucky.

Well, well, well.

What does it take to finally get you to visit?

Your mum being up on fraud charges, for a start.

Which won't stick, by the way.

Hey, buddy.

The Michael that I know wouldn't be caught dead practising west of Macquarie Street, let alone our little backwater small town.

[KNOCKS ON CAR DOOR]

Well, it's something of a special case, don't you think?

Of course.

Well, it is probably : somewhere.

Is there a suitable establishment?

With rustic charm to burn.

- Then my chariot awaits.

- Yes!

What's stopping us, then?

A small hungry person.

And I've called a family meeting.

[CLOSES CAR DOOR]

So, it turns out that I have some extra money that I had completely forgotten about.

MATT: Because you can't remember where you buried it?

Oh, I'm right.

No, an old pirate always remembers where she buries her treasure.

No, just stop, stop, stop, both of you.

I would never have buried it.

That would be ridiculous.

The point is, this money is now available and it's $ , .

HAYLEY: I can't, Meryl.

God wouldn't like it and, um, well, my new job...

God may have forgiven you for that treachery, Hayley, but I haven't.

AJAX: We don't need it anyway.

I've got his family's finances sorted.

We'll take it?

- CHARLIE: Nothing against you, Meryl.

- Sorry, Mum.

Alright, me hearty.

Toss that bounty this way.

What about your girlfriend?

I don't have a girlfriend.

But... perhaps you should keep it.

So, no-one wants the money?

It's $ , .

Just so you know, that will be the last treasure you see from me.

I'll admit, I was a bit sceptical.

But this is lovely, Matt.

I'm glad that you think so.

Mmm.

[MOBILE PHONE RINGS]

Wes.

Hey.

No...

Yeah.

Yeah...

Yeah, OK, I'll...

I'll be right over.

Wes.

Sorry.

It's a family emergency.

You're gonna go and see Wes now?

- He's a grieving...

- Grieving man, yes.

- Yeah, I know.

I know.

- Here...

I love you.

Mwah.

Bye.

[DOORBELL RINGS]

- Hey.

- Hey.

Whew!

Hello!

Kassie used to sing him songs before bed.

Now he won't sleep without one.

Dad can't sing and Larry won't even try.

Aw.

I can't either, dude.

Is this the emergency?

[LAUGHS]

Yeah.

OK, Sam-wise, how about a story?

- He hates all his books.

- I've tried.

Yeah, but he hasn't heard my story about intergalactic dragons.

- Like dinosaurs?

- Exactly, but in space.

OK.

Let's get you into bed, 'cause it's a pretty big adventure.

Come on.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Thank you.

- [LOW-LEVEL CONVERSATION]

- [POOL BALLS CLACK]

Yes, it's not quite the International Bar.

[LAUGHS]

Remember that view?

I do remember the martinis.

Did I hear martinis?

My kitchen's a mess.

I have to eat somewhere.

Uh, Penny Cartwright, colleague.

Michael Rasmussen, old friend, mentor.

Hi.

Uh, can we even get martinis around here?

- They have gin and hands.

- Uh-huh.

- Hey.

- Hey.

What happened to the, um, anniversary?

Uh, not a priority, apparently.

Some emergency with Wes.

Oh.

- Hi, Matt.

- Hi.

Um, while we're waiting for the cocktails, um, a little tour of the bathrooms?

Uh, I'll stick to beer, thanks.

- [CLEARS THROAT]

- I'll show you where they are.

Sorry, what?

Shocked?

Are you kidding?

I'm thrilled.

You know we're meant to be driving around Australia this year?

- You should do it.

- [LAUGHS]

Can you imagine Larry and Sam in a car together?

- World w*r Three.

- Or it might make them closer.

Kassie always knew how to stop them fighting.

You're their dad.

You still count.

Yeah, I guess.

Oh, I'm really sorry, Wes.

I gotta go.

Yeah, thanks.

Uh...

It's OK.

[HALF-LAUGHS]

Maybe you could stay.

Oh, god, no...

Really, that's not what I meant.

I'm so sorry.

[EXHALES]

I'm just...

I'm just really struggling tonight and I could just use not being alone.

PENNY: OK, so, let me get this right.

So, she took a call in the middle of your anniversary picnic?

- Mmm.

- That is so uncool.

- Right?

- So right.

See...

See, love sucks.

We're all better off without it.

I don't even care about you and Sharna.

Stop pretending.

I know it's on.

OK.

It's on.

But it's not great.

It's kind of bad.

She hates Mum.

I really like your mum.

But she is bad.

That's where you get it from.

Oh, Meryl's not that bad.

Oh, you don't know my mum.

Well, I used to

- very well.

- Oh, really?

- Mmm.

How well?

- It was a long time ago but...

- I have my son, Floyd...

He's at boarding school.

And my health and my work...

- That's enough love for me.

- Mmm.

I am bad.

I told you.

[LAUGHS]

I am thinking of changing.

Don't!

Don't!

I wish I was badder.

What did I get from being good all those years?

If you can get away with it, being bad is a lot more fun, let's face it.

[LAUGHS]

Is that the advice you're giving Mum?

Look, Matt, I'm the one thing standing between your mum and a pretty long custodial sentence.

- How long?

- Look, don't worry about it.

- I'm fixing it.

- Are you really?

Yeah, I'll smash it.

It's what I do.

- [BELL RINGS]

- What?

Closing?

It's : .

That sucks.

We're taking this party back to mine.

- Yes!

- I'm done.

- I have other plans.

- Take me to Penny's house.

Come on, Michael.

[LAUGHS]

Hmm...

[BOTH MOAN]

OK.

You smell like a vat of gin.

Well, we had to show them how to make a martini.

Mm-hm.

Michael and I used to...

Back in the day.

This little bar in Sydney...

[SNIFFS]

International Bar.

Not here.

In Sydney.

Hugh, are you high?

Well, when Michael's in town, one is obliged to, you know...

But don't worry.

He's, um...

He is very generous.

OK.

You can't be here.

No, of course.

On the down low.

Not tonight.

Not high.

Uh...

You're not letting me in?

Definitely not.

How do I get home?

Matt just left.

I don't care, but you need to leave now.

[SCOFFS]

MATT: Charlie?

[PHONE BLEEPS]

CHARLIE: [ON VOICEMAIL]

Hey, things are worse here

than I thought, so I'm gonna stay.

I love you.

See you in the morning.

[SIGHS]

[EXHALES]

[CRIES]

Charlie, could you hold me, please?

Like that?

[CRIES]

I'm sorry.

- I'm so sorry.

- I know.

[CRIES]

♪ Out of mind, out of sight Gonna keep my body... ♪

You could always get married again.

I can't get married a third time.

Oh, true.

Three is a very, very unlucky number.

- Especially when she's Russian.

- [LAUGHS]

What you could do, though, is unpack.

I mean, look at this.

You can't live like this.

Where's love without love?

- Ah...

- What did you do?

I hired an interior decorator.

- Oh, that's a genius idea!

- Yes.

And I feel like I'm living in a magazine but I got rid of all the boxes.

- I'm gonna unpack now.

- Mmm.

- Michael, help me.

- [RIP!]

Uh...

I'd love to, but...

But...

Oh, sh*t.

- [THUD]

- Michael?

- Michael?

Michael?

sh*t!

- [GROANS]

- Is it your heart?

- [STRUGGLES TO BREATHE]

Hugh!

Hugh, I need your help!

[CAR DOOR CLOSES]

He was diaphoretic, complaining of chest pains, palpitation.

- Pulse - rapid, irregular.

- OK.

Let's get him on an IV drip, see if he reverts.

He should go to Stanwell.

Let's just see what we have here first.

Now, what have you done to yourself, old mate?

Nothing...

I'm fine...

It's just a, you know...

There we go.

What are you doing?

Hugh, we've been up all night.

Well, a sh*t of B , strong coffee...

Let's go.

What?

No.

I can't.

I'm not like you.

Penny, you're either with me or you're not.

Alright, just open up for a second for me.

Just show me your eyes.

There we go.

Good.

OK.

I've got atrial fibrillation.

Let's give millimole magnesium IV.

Michael, you're in the clinic now, mate.

Mmm...

OK.

He's not reverting.

BP is dropping.

Let's prepare to cardiovert him.

[BEEP]

Michael, we're gonna give you some of the good stuff now, otherwise this might hurt a bit.

Oh, the good stuff...

OK.

joules and charging.

[MACHINE WHINES]

- And clear.

- Clear.

- [THUD]

- Oh...

[BEEPING]

No.

Still in AF.

Let's go again.

- And charging.

- [MACHINE WHINES]

- Clear.

- Clear.

- [THUD]

- Oh...

OK.

Great.

We have sinus rhythm.

Very good, sir.

You keep that up.

OK.

Just monitor him for me.

Uh...

What the hell were you thinking?

- He's an old man.

- He didn't act like it!

Anyway, you were there!

Perhaps a bump for old time's sake.

No-one said anything about a midweek all-nighter!

Don't...

Don't.

I know.

[CRIES]

Look, I have no idea what you're trying to prove...

but if this is the new you, you really need to come up with a new strategy, because I need someone I can rely on.

I don't actually know what it is I'm doing.

I don't know who I am anymore.

Just go home.

Go home.

- Charlie's here!

- WES: Hmm?

Hey.

You've gotta be kidding me.

Larry, this isn't what you think.

She was your friend.

And she's hardly even dead before you try and... move in with my dad!

- Larissa!

- I'm not even talking to you!

Hey, we just fell asleep.

What are you even doing in here?

This is her bed!

Why don't you get your own family!

[DOOR OPENS]

Are you moving in here now?

[SIGHS]

You can't just stay out like this, Charlie.

If you need to be there for Wes and the kids, I will be supportive of that but we need to have some ground rules.

I slept over there last night, in Wes's bed.

I'll k*ll him.

No, it wasn't like that.

We just...

- We spooned.

- Oh, does that make it better?

No.

No.

It was...

It was terrible.

I didn't even want to.

I just...

- He just looked so sad.

- I bet he did.

It's not him, Matt.

It's me.

Everything's all mixed-up and sad and confusing and I'm giving it all to Wes and all I wanna do is be with you and be happy but it makes me feel so guilty.

Oh, darling.

Look at me.

Look, look, look.

You are the best person that I know but you cannot save this one.

I just really miss her.

- I know.

Come here.

- [CRIES]

Come here.

[CRIES]

Betty keeps these here.

Well, it's more ergonomic to have them there.

Wherever you want them, Ken.

OK.

Penny's not coming in, so we need to move her appointments.

So, this holistic thing, you can do it evenings, weekends and whenever we're closed.

But no overtime.

And if I even get a whiff of incense, I'll throw the lot of them out.

Does this mean I'm in charge of the holistic program?

Definitely not.

Can I at least start getting paid?

[SIGHS]

Oh, my God!

Yes.

I have a job.

Can I please be arranged the kitchenette now?

[SQUEALS, LAUGHS]

Is that amount even legal?

Actually, don't... answer that.

Whatever it takes, Ken.

We need our hospital back.

[EXHALES]

What do you think you're doing?

Your mother's curfew is still in place and I haven't got a new date for the court hearing yet.

You almost had a cardiac arrest.

'Almost' being the operative word.

Right, so you're a cardiologist now, are you?

Look, my heart got a bit out of whack.

It happens.

You guys give me the old electric shock and I'm good to go.

Sorry, this has happened before?

I'm practically on a first-name basis with the emergency department at St Vincent's.

OK.

Well, as of now, that stops.

I'm going to organise for you to see a cardiologist in Sydney that I trust as well as a drug and alcohol specialist.

That's just ridiculous.

Michael, you can't party like you used to.

The days of having a big Tuesday night bender are over, I'm afraid.

I'm fine.

Look at me.

As far as I see it, you have three choices.

You change your lifestyle, risk having a fatal episode or, worse, survive one and end up with a hypoxic brain injury, disabled in some dingy home somewhere.

Such a dark vision.

I've seen it happen before.

I don't want that happening to you.

Hugh, you are like a son to me.

Well, then, you start acting like the grown-up...

And stop the partying.

Alright.

I'll do whatever you say.

But you are not to tell your mother about this.

Not a word.

OK.

OK.

Fine.

Oh, and, Michael, don't you think it's time you started being properly honest with her about the case?

Oh.

Hello, friend.

Hello, friend.

I, um...

I came to see these fancy new doors.

Ajax has gone to collect them.

Oh.

Right.

Um, I'll come back later.

No, no, no.

Wait.

Let me, uh...

[EXHALES]

Let me give you a tour.

I know the floor plan, Tom.

Come on.

Come on.

- [GROANS]

- OK.

So, it's breakfast.

The sun is rising over that hill.

'Cause Jimmy never sleeps.

Yes, but it's weird, because today, he's just sitting at your feet, playing Lego.

And you've got your cup of coffee.

Tea.

You've got your cup of disgusting, bland, brown dishwater.

[LAUGHS]

And you open up your French doors, you walk out onto your private deck and you look at this amazing view.

Oh...

It's so nice.

Isn't it?

[RACE CALL PLAYS FAINTLY]

Come on.

Go, Rat Tat Tail!

[GROANS]

COMMENTATOR: Rat Tat Tail...

Cut your losses, son.

It's a bloody mug's game.

Gotta be in it to win it, though, right?

[RACE COMMENTARY PLAYS FAINTLY]

- This doesn't look social.

- It's not.

Do you still have that treasure problem?

Depends.

Do you think I'm guilty?

I think it's not always clear what the right thing to do is.

Exactly.

And yes.

Yes, I do.

Well, I think I have a way to set it free.

[KNOCK AT DOOR]

Charlie.

Meryl.

Uh, sorry, come in.

Oh, no, we can't stay.

Actually, we just have some good news.

After the fundraiser, someone contacted me and sent you a windfall.

$ , .

Oh...

I couldn't take that.

Oh, well, you can't say no.

It's a gift.

Who's it from?

Just a very good and honest person who wants you to have something nice.

Oh...

Take your lucky break while you can, Wes.

Go on that road trip, just you and the kids.

They need you.

I really like what you did with the bathroom.

Those tiles, they just lift the whole room.

Oh, you know, we wanted something functional but still stylish.

I wasn't sure about the Moroccan bath concept but I feel ready to just strip off and get in that bath right now.

[GASPS]

Oh...

- [LAUGHS AWKWARDLY]

- [VEHICLE APPROACHES]

Ajax!

Hey!

I...

I came to see these famous French doors.

Oh, the doors.

No...

Way too expensive.

Window will be fine there.

Yeah.

Ahoy there.

Hey.

The treasure is buried at the bottom of the ocean.

Great.

You look half-dead.

Well, there's something I need to tell you.

Your fraud case, it's actually somewhat more serious than I've been letting on.

Why would you say that?

Sharna Bahtt.

Now, they don't send a hunter like Sharna to a little town like this unless they think she can...

Dig up something juicy.

My fear is that her buried treasure in this case is you.

We better find a way to take her down.

Hmm.

I knew there was a reason I came all the way out here for you.

I've come to tell you...

who you are.

Excuse me?

Work hard, play hard Penny really doesn't suit you.

It's best to leave that for the experts.

Go away.

So, I'm here to offer you a promotion to help you reach your full potential.

And what would that entail?

Pretty much dealing with anything that Ken wants.

So, basically, I'll be your secretary?

No.

No, this is a very senior executive role.

I used to run the hospital and I'm a very good doctor.

Yeah.

You are.

At least I thought I was.

Well, that's up to you.

This is actually properly nice.

Yeah.

Whyhope can turn it on when it wants.

[EXHALES]

So, I'm down with the whole separation-of-state thing.

You have your work, I have mine.

Exactly.

Last night, I obviously overstepped the mark.

You can do whatever you like, Hugh.

I just...

I just can't be around you when you take dr*gs.

Is that something you're gonna tell me about?

Can I say that I will one day but not right now?

Oh, what the hell.

I always wanted to try clean living.

[LAUGHS]

You know, when I was younger, I couldn't wait to get out of here.

I was gonna be a wildly successful surgeon, live in some glamorous city, probably in a penthouse.

I have the penthouse in my apartment building.

Of course you do.

You're amazing.

Yeah.

I know.

[LAUGHS]

But as soon as I left Whyhope, I forgot all about it.

Hmm.

Compartmentalising.

I think we're gonna be very good for one another, Dr Knight.

I agree.

OK.

Out with it.

I was just wondering if I could change my mind about the treasure, just in case Hayley and I need it after all.

Not telling Hayley, obviously.

I've already given it away, Ajax.

Right.

Good.

OK.

It's done, then.

Are you OK?

Yeah.

You don't need to worry about me, Mum.

I'm lucky as.

Hayley, I'm in love with you.

NARRATOR: Big secrets...

Are you having money troubles?

She's perfect.

She's not as perfect as she seems.

... are hidden...

I know who has more to hide and it's not me.

... everywhere.

You can't make me feel all these things.

When the truth is revealed...

This will ruin her career.

Do you want to see her mother go to jail?

Oh lordy...

It has to be done.

- Watch out.

- Oh God.

This just got interesting.