01x05 - Newton's Law of Cooling

[bunniefuu]

Oh, yes, you are a lifesaver!

Don't try and tell me that
that's just a car-wash office.

What the hell is going on?

It's a legal firm,
Chatterjee & Chatterjee.

- And, um, Johnny?
- Reformed car thief.

Never charged,
but he's paying off his debt.

I'm your bit on the side.
That's the way it's always been.

- Really well done in there.
- Oh, thank you.

Seems I surprised you.

Yes, yes.

No!

No, I... I... I think you handled
the matter extremely well.

Lewis, I think it's best if
we leave our personal history

outside of these walls.

Yeah, I agree.
I'm just getting some mixed messages.

(MEN CONVERSE ANGRILY)

(SPEAKS INDISTINCTLY)

- You're doing it wrong!
- Alright.

Hey, Mal. Mate, you alright?

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to.

I'm calling the police, you little thug!

- I'm sorry, Miss. I didn't mean it.
- You will be.

Police.

(TYRES SCREECH)

- So, what's this going to cost?
- Nothing.

It could have been worse.

They could have charged you
with recklessly causing injury.

as*ault's not so bad.

- Well, tell him the good news.
- Yes.

Despite your previous time
in juvenile detention,

I think I can convince the
police to deal with your case

under the restorative justice process.

It's all about rehabilitation,
not punishment.

Reconciling the offenders
and their victims.

Um, I don't get it.

You tell the boss you're sorry

and we won't have to
buy you soap on a rope.

The whole point is to avoid prison time.

You know, the worst outcome is

that you'll have to do
some community service.

It's not a difficult decision, brother.

Yeah, alright. I'll do it.

Good. Well, I'll put through the request

and I'll give you a call when we know.

Alright. Cheers.

Hello! What happened to not
doing things for free anymore?

- No pro bono.
- Well, it's not pro bono.

Spike doesn't qualify for legal aid.
Johnny's paying for him.

- With what? He's saving up for a car.
- Well, he wants to help his friend.

The car will have to wait.

Good morning, Jackie.

- For you.
- Thank you.

(SARCASTICALLY)
That'll be good for the diet.

Hey!

It doesn't matter how much
that woman butters me up,

it is inappropriate for a barrister

to have a solicitor hanging
off their coat tails.

And she lied.

To be fair, I never asked Josephine

whether she had a relationship
with the car wash, but...

I've got more important
things on my mind.

Well, hey, they can't stay!

Now, you own the building and you
have to do something about it.

- I'll look into it.
- Today!

Absolutely.

Oof! I am definitely persona
non grata with Miss Russo.

Do you think she told
Whitley about downstairs?

In excruciating detail.

But don't worry...
I've got him to flick you a brief.

And he agreed to that?

Well, it's family law. It makes sense.

Because...? Isn't it obvious?

Ah, of course.
It requires a degree of mental acuity.

I told him you're desperate to do it.

Just want you to know you
weren't my first choice,

but Claire's appearing
for the other side.

Don't feel you need to butter me up,
Eric. What's the case?

My soon-to-be ex-wife is not satisfied

with taking me to the cleaners
financially. Now she...

- Now she wants Abigail.
- Oh, I'm appearing for you?

I thought you'd already sorted this out!

- Josephine's completely on board.
- Whatever it takes.

Melinda is not getting Abigail.

Oh. It's a tricky area.

Are you sure you don't want to consider

a shared care arrangement?

Absolutely not!
She... she belongs with me.

Um, how old is Abigail?

. Very lively for her age.

And does she live with you full-time?

We're inseparable.
We do everything together.

Yeah, she's here now.
Why don't you come and meet her?

Then you can ask me anything
else you need to know.

Ah, good idea.

Abigail?

Abigail? (WHISTLES)

Come! Daddy's here. Come on! (DOG BARKS)

There you are! How's my little girl?

What have you been up to?

You've been going through
Daddy's briefs again. (CHUCKLES)

- Isn't she beautiful?
- Ah, yes!

You can see why I wanted to
fight Melinda's application.

Say hello to Josephine! (ABIGAIL BARKS)

She's adorable. Aw!

JACKIE: A word, Mr. Whitley.

You be good!

(CHUCKLES)

How long were you going to let
me believe Abigail was a child?

I tried. I was doing dog-yappy hand.

Whitley's only got two boys.
They're both grown up.

Hmm. Why, you're not a dog person?

Not an 'abuse the legal system
for petty reasons' person.

This shouldn't be going to court.

Federal Circuit Court. Judge Halliday.

(CHUCKLES) No, you don't.

Is there a problem?

Halliday was my research
tutor in final year.

That's right. Greg.

Oh, you know very well he
practically stalked me.

You used to call him Clag,
he was so stuck on me.

Well, it's your choice.

You know the lease is
coming up downstairs

and Jackie wields a lot of influence.

And it wouldn't hurt
to show some cleavage.

In my experience,
Halliday's more of a leg man.

What?

Perceptions.

Eric, it is your building.

(HUSHED CONVERSATION)

Stop. Stop now.

Um, Josephine!

Just one more thing I wanted to discuss.

Your old firm downstairs.

Oh, it's an entirely new business.
There's no illegality.

That's true, but, look,
I'm in a difficult position here.

It's more about perceptions and
keeping all my tenants happy.

I'm going to have to think carefully

about my responsibilities as landlord.

- What do you want, Eric?
- A clear line of separation.

No touting for business downstairs

and I don't want to see
you in that car park,

unless you're getting in and out
of that monstrosity you call a car.

- Agreed.
- Good.

Good.

Sorry, it's just until the
lease rolls over again.

I can live with subterfuge.

So, is this Johnny's friend?
The one who hit his boss?

Yeah. My first restorative justice case.

The mediator will probably be
that woman with the big earrings.

And the hairstyle.

Short on one side, long on the other.
Funky.

So, you know what to do.
Just speak very slowly and softly.

Use the word 'journey' a lot,
and 'healing'.

Change yourself and
you change the world.

We will be the change we want to see.

You've got this.

Maybe we should leave these here.

Johnny could put a couple of hooks in.

Maybe a shelf.

- Thanks!
- Bye!

"Slice finely and then
simmer until soft."

You haven't told me how your day was.

Time passed. I didn't die.

Indulge me.

Dad's going to get me a dog.

We can't have a dog here.

Yeah, well, it's not going to be here.

It's going to be at the house.

What about when Dad goes away?
'Cause he travels a lot.

Yeah. He said you're more a cat person.

I'm not a cat person. I like dogs.

Well...

that is perfect, then.

That's an upside-down pineapple cake,
isn't it?

Haven't seen one of
these in a long time.

Oh, yeah, yeah.

Love the coconut innovation. It's great.

Do a bit of innovating myself, actually.

- Mm-hm.
- My caramel slice.

A reliable favourite.

Well, you know, you don't want
to underestimate its potential.

I do a tea-infused version.

Earl Grey, obviously.

Then I add cinnamon, cardamom, cloves.

Hmm?

So, um, whose silly idea
was the touchy-feely option?

Um, restorative justice was my idea,
Sergeant.

I thought the police were supportive.

Um, we are. We... we are.
Oh, yeah, we are.

Um, I mean, I've got nothing
against it in principle.

It's just the rigmarole that goes
into these mediation sessions.

It's enough to put you to sleep.

But, of course, having you in there,
that'll spice things up a bit.

I didn't mean spice.

Not... Well, I didn't mean,
you know, not like Indian spice.

I didn't mean...

I like Indian spice.

I like... You know, I like hot.

- It's just...
- Thank you.

When I'm cooking, obviously...

Thank you for dropping in
the medical report, Sergeant.

Now... (CLEARS THROAT) I have
some work to get back to.

Sure. Certainly.

Um, good. OK.

Good.

(LIFT DINGS)

Hello. These are for Josephine Newton.

Hmm. And who will I say it's from?

- She'll find out when she gets it.
- Ah.

I'm sure I've seen you downstairs.

I thought perhaps this might be
from your legal firm, Chatterjees?

My firm?

Do I look old enough
to run a legal firm?

Oh. Well, never mind.

I believe Chatterjees
will be moving on soon.

Just pass it on to Miss Newton, please.

(LIFT DINGS)

Pants? Hope Halliday has X-ray vision.

Just a very good memory.

- What are you doing here?
- I thought I'd give you the heads-up.

Claire's probably going to try to
push into the emotional stuff...

what the dog means to her client,
blah-blah-blah.

She can't. Family law views
domestic animals as property.

Exactly. So, don't get caught up
in any arguments about feelings.

Oh, don't worry. I can be as
passionless as the next person.

- I can take it from here.
- I like to watch.

(DOOR OPENS)

(GAVEL BANGS) WOMAN: All rise.

MAN: I'm reminded this
morning of the old joke about,

"How many lawyers does it
take to change a light bulb?"

How many's that, Your Honour?

How many can you afford?

(LAUGHS EXAGGERATEDLY)

Miss Newton,
it's lovely to see you again.

It has been far too long.

Appearing for the respondent,
Your Honour.

Right. Let's get going, then, shall we?

Abigail was a gift from
my husband years ago.

And in that years,

who was responsible for
the upkeep of the dog?

I was, until my husband and I separated.

Vet check-ups, grooming,
feeding, walking.

I took her everywhere with me,
did everything for her.

And did you feel that the
dog was your responsibility?

Definitely.

The relevance of this, Miss Zhang?

Oh, donative intent, Your Honour.

To clarify that the dog was a gift and,
under law,

there was a clear
transference of property.

Ah.

A gift she never wanted.

Is Abigail currently living with you?

Yes. Has been for about a year now.
Happily so.

I'd like to point out that
I've paid for everything

since she was a puppy.

The vet bills, the grooming, the food...
that was me.

MELINDA: That's just money.
Cash isn't caring.

You were never home!

How can you look after
her if you're not there?

Order, please. Miss Zhang,

if you could please
restrain your client.

Of course, Your Honour.

And please remind her

that the dog's welfare is
irrelevant in this court.

This is purely a matter
of property settlement.

So, you're unable to provide
any kind of paper trail

that proves you purchased the dog?

No.

Right.

And do you agree that your wife

is the person who walked Abigail,
fed her

and took her to the
groomers on a regular basis?

Yes, but I've been doing
all that since we separated.

So, for one year of the
years of the dog's life,

you've been responsible for her needs.

I don't see what the hell
that's got to do with it.

She never wanted the
dog and now she's mine.

Alright, alright, that's it.
I've had enough of all of you.

I'm not going to let you
waste valuable court time

on squabbling over what is already
bordering on a spurious application.

I'm recommending informal mediation

and hopefully I'll see you at
am tomorrow with a result

so I can make orders.

Until then.

For a man wearing a purple shirt,
he's quite impressive, isn't he?

Oh, it's not purple. It's aubergine.

I like colour. Shows boldness.

And I definitely think
he's improved with age.

(COUGHS)

Hello. Welcome to the
restorative justice process.

My name is Sasha and
I'm here to help you

on what I hope will be a quest
towards justice and healing.

Thank you, Sasha.

My client is keen to
mend bridges and move on.

Oh, Spike's a good kid. Hard worker.

I know he did the wrong thing,
that's true,

but I'm not one to hold grudges.

So, if we could get this sorted out,

I'd be more than happy to
have him come back to work.

WOMAN: I don't want him back there.

Malcolm gets these kids straight
from the youth training centres,

drags them out of the gutter,

gives them a chance in life
and this is how they treat him.

- He's an ungrateful brat!
- You're a hard-arsed bitch! What?

If we could all just take a deep breath.

(INHALES DEEPLY)

(INHALES, EXHALES)

The way forward is through
respectful dialogue,

not through insults.

Gregor,
do you have something to offer Malcolm?

Perhaps you'd like to tell Mr. Dougall
how you feel about what happened.

(WHISPERS) Hey, go on.

Nah.

We talked about this, remember?

An apology is an important
part of the healing process.

Go on.

Yeah, well, I changed my mind.

This is some bullshit. I'm not sorry.

I'm not sorry at all!

That boy's got mental problems.

Oh, why couldn't you
keep your big mouth shut?

- MALCOLM: Johnny, Johnny, sit down.
- This isn't even about you!

I think it'd be best if
we all just took a moment.

- Don't speak to my wife like that!
- Tell her to pull her head in, then!

- No, no! This is not the way!
- Hang on. Hang on.

(GROANS SOFTLY)

(SOBS)

(SNIFFLES)

Um...

(SNIFFLES)

I'd just like you all to know

that I'm extremely disappointed in you,

so I'm now going to bring
this session to a close.

You have one more
session allocated to you

and I think you should
all think carefully

about how you would like to
complete this journey to justice.

I'll speak with my client. Thank you!

There's no danger in
falling asleep in this one.

I lost it in there. I'm sorry.

Well, at least someone is.

If we can't get mediation to work,
the case will have to go to court.

- I know.
- Spike could get serious jail time.

I know. I know. I'll talk to him, OK?

A moment of your time?

If you can't do something about what
is happening down in the basement...

I am doing something,
but it's complicated!

Oh, look, you said you were
going to give them the boot,

and Josephine is still sneaking
around behind your back.

You've got no...

My client's agreed to the arrangement.

Whenever you're ready.

Good. This way.

Right, we all know why we're here

and, frankly,
I think there's only one option...

we chop the dog in half. (CHUCKLES)

Ah, here she is! Here's my little girl.

Come on, Abigail! Come on, darling.
That's it. Come to Daddy.

Aw, my good little girl.

- MELINDA: Hello, sweetie! Sweetie!
- Yes.

Come here.

Thank you.

My darling! Aw, come to Mama.

Aw, aren't you gorgeous?

Oh, she is filthy!

When was the last time
you even washed her?

And what have you been feeding her?
She's getting fat!

I wash her every day.
And she eats as well as I do.

This is supposed to be a mediation,
not an... inquisition!

(WHISPERS) Dissection's looking good.

Perhaps if we'd like to
get back to the issue...

I know what this is about.
You're using Abigail for leverage.

Alright, then. You can have the Perkins.

Worth , at least.
That's my last offer.

- I'll confer with my client.
- Um, we retract that.

I don't want your stupid painting.

- This isn't about money!
- 'Course it's about money.

That's all you're interested in.
All you've ever been interested in!

- I think that's enough.
- This is obviously a waste of time.

- We'll see you back in court.
- Looking forward to it.

What was that argument you
used to get me back to the bar?

Something about being
at the coalface of law?

Well, it's definitely getting dirty.

And definitely about
much more than the dog.

Hello! Hello little cutie!

Oh, you are adorable.

He said he'd take you back.

You chuck away this apprenticeship,
you know what's going to happen.

You'll go back to doing
what you were doing before.

Maybe it's what I was meant to do.

- Be a sh*t-kicking car thief?
- Good enough for you, wasn't it?

You know I don't do that anymore.
I've got a proper job.

- Ah. Odd-job boy, are you?
- Yeah.

How long's that going to last?

Once a sh*t-kicker,
you're always a sh*t-kicker.

Can't escape it.

Yes, you can.

Doesn't matter what I do,

I'm always going to be a
loser to everyone else.

They're never going to let me forget it.

Who's not letting you forget?

- The boss knows what I'm good for.
- What are you on about?

Doesn't matter, mate.

Hey...
what does he think you're good for?

Got you to do a job, didn't he?

- He's running a chop shop.
- He asked me to hot-wire an SUV.

When I told him I wouldn't
do it anymore, he...

he threatened me.

Said he'll tell the cops it
was my idea to steal the car.

Then why don't you go to the cops,
come clean?

Are you serious?

What, then have a car-theft
charge on top of an as*ault?

Hey, you know what, Johnny?
You're an idiot.

People like us,
as far as everyone else thinks...

always going to be second-rate.

Get used to it.

(WOLF WHISTLE)

Don't you have somewhere better to be?

Not really.

You make silk, fees get higher,
lunches get longer.

Oh, pretty soon,
you won't be working at all.

You never heard of golf?

I don't possess the lack
of imagination for sports.

(LAUGHS)

MISS ZHANG: When was the last time
you took the dog to be groomed?

I don't... Um...

Hmm, a month ago.

Um, two, I think. Something like that.

Um, five months,
according to your dog groomer's records.

He said the dog had been
groomed twice in the last year

and each time she was delivered
not by yourself but by a woman.

Is that correct?

Um, yes, sometimes,
I got a friend to take her.

I see.

And is that why you didn't take
up the groomer's recommendation

to consult a vet over
Abigail's skin condition?

No, I was aware of that.

- Objection, Your Honour.
- Yes.

Counsel, I thought we had clarified

that the dog's welfare is irrelevant.

Oh, most animal's welfare is
completely irrelevant to me,

Your Honour,
but I'm not talking about care.

I'm talking about
maintenance of property.

Well, continue.

Tell me,
do you get your car serviced regularly?

Yes.

So,
you maintain your car and your house...

lawnmowing, plumbing,
any repairs that need doing?

I have the details.

Then you know I do.

So, with everything else you own,

you're careful to maintain their upkeep,

and yet Abigail's been allowed to
slide into a state of disrepair.

Abigail's not like a house or a car.

Oh, under the law, I believe she is.

Um, no further questions.

If I could re-examine, Your Honour.

Oh, I'm fascinated to see how you can,
Miss Newton.

We'll reconvene after lunch.

- That's an E, not an F.
- I know that.

Do you mind if I do it? Can I do it?

- I can do it.
- Let me.

(VAN BEEPS)

Hey!

What's he doing?
We've got clients in two minutes.

No, mate. No.

Hey! Get the...!

Oi! What are you doing?!

Oh, come on!

Helena? What? A van?

(ON PHONE)
It's blocked the front of the office

and the driver's gone upstairs.

Yesterday, the power went off.
Now this. What's going on?

Jackie Russo?

Ah, yes! That's for you.

Um, are you sure that was
the right place to park?

It's blocking the car wash.

Oh, that's fine.

Nothing important happens downstairs.

(GROANS)

Johnny is threatening
to hot-wire the van.

- Oh, perfect.
- Thank you.

Excellent. Oh, look at that.
Isn't it funny?

Tell Johnny to go for it.

It's alright! He left the keys!

We saw nothing.

(SIGHS)

Is there anything you'd like
to discuss with me, Jackie?

Anything bothering you?

Oh, I'm sure I haven't got a
clue what you're talking about.

Alright.

Can you tell us how you use
Abigail on a daily basis?

What's your typical routine?

Um, yes, I... I get her up about : ,

um, let her play for a bit.

Then shower, a quick walk,
breakfast together.

Then I go to work at eight,
home again by six.

We play together for about,
I don't know, half an hour or so.

She's got this little...

toy on a string.

She loves that thing. (CHUCKLES)

And then?

Then it's dinnertime...
lean meat and vegetables.

I do a little bit more
work and then it's bedtime.

Counsel, I'm...
I'm certain this is leading somewhere.

Your Honour, my learned friend is
trying to blind us with semantics.

This talk of maintenance is just
a dressed-up version of caring.

I'm talking about use,

and as we've just heard,
my client uses Abigail every day.

If I remember my early
law lectures correctly,

possession is a state of
exercising control over an object.

Animus possidendi, I believe.

Mm-hm. Very good.

The only time a mechanic
came anywhere near

the first car that I owned
was the day that I bought it.

I never washed it.

I used the inside as a
mobile storage system.

A Volkswagen Beetle, perhaps?

And I used it every day.

Just because I didn't
check the oil every day,

or get it waxed and polished,

those are not grounds
for denial of ownership.

Fair point, counsel.

However, as much as I'm
enjoying this little dance

around the finer points of family law,
from here on,

I think we should all focus on
bringing this to a resolution.

So, you and Halliday...
it was a two-way stalk?

Oh, it was a long time ago,

but I am impressed he remembered my car.

What if it compromises the case?

Oh, we all have our personal histories,

and the legal world is tiny.

- And I don't ask about you and Claire.
- There's nothing to hide.

Met through work,
went out for a year, amicable split.

- A year?
- Mm.

That's a long time for you.

Was she in a coma for some of it?
(LAUGHS)

Is Mr. Whitley in his chambers?

I believe so.

Oh, before you go...

you've been nominated as fire warden.

Drill instructions are just here.

I'm honoured.

- Does it suit me?
- It's a striking shade of red.

It's about as subtle as you are.

I'll let you know if
I have any questions.

(KNOCK AT DOOR)

Just when I thought work
was done for the day.

Hats off inside.

- Who's the other woman?
- (COUGHS) Beg your pardon?

The way Melinda reacted

to the idea of another woman
dropping Abigail at the groomer's.

She wants to get back
at you for something.

I'm assuming an affair.

You still available?
I'm looking at replacing my counsel.

Come on, Eric.
We're going around in circles.

If we can get to the heart
of why she's fighting you,

we could have a chance of winning.

She's got a point.

If you were representing you,

you'd want all the
amm*nit*on in your arsenal.

Unorthodox is only a stone's
throw away from unprofessional.

No full names. No gory details.

Alice from the clerk's office.

- Alice?
- I wouldn't have picked that.

Lasted a couple of months, that's all.
It was years ago.

Um, Nova. That lasted about six weeks.

Oh, the prosecutor from the Baines case.
Um...

Um, no.

Just put X. Um, Patricia.

Oh, Georgina and Liz.
There was a bit of crossover there.

- Um, should I get another whiteboard?
- Just write smaller.

Oh! Brenda.

At the beach house.

She's got quite a few
reasons to be upset, then.

But the affairs started
after we got Abigail.

I still think they're linked.

She's hurt, and she knows how
much Abigail means to you,

and she's looking to hurt you back.

Agreed.

I'll ask them to come
to the table tomorrow.

I think you should apologise.

What? Apologise?

You've got nothing to lose, Eric.

I can help you with the wording.

No need.
I know how to apologise to a woman.

Grovel,

accept all blame,

and prepare for punishment.

I think that was a yes.

Well, definitely a rescue dog,
but if we get a puppy,

then we can go to puppy
training together.

Um, can I speak to your father, please?

In a minute.

I'll come to your house,
walk it every day, and feed it.

That's what you said about the mice.

Sorry, Dad, got to go.
Mum's having a vascular event.

Rescue dogs have issues.

Who doesn't?

You're not getting a dog.

I will put an electric fence
across the front door if I have to.

This is really between me and Dad.

You don't really get a say.

- ROBERT: How you going, John?
- JOHNNY: Sergeant.

- Skye.
- SKYE: Hello.

Sergeant...
(CLEARS THROAT) how may I help you?

Hello.

Um, look, I, um...

Well, I don't know if I should
actually be telling you this.

Um, your client, Gregor...

- Spike. What about him?
- Danowski.

Well, he didn't turn up
to the station yesterday,

and he wasn't there again this morning,

so he's, um, he's breaching bail.

Now,
I can give him a little bit of leeway,

but if he doesn't appear at mediation,

then I'm going to have to put
out a warrant for his arrest.

- I appreciate that. Thank you.
- That's alright.

Alright, I'll see you.

- Bye!
- See you. Bye.

I don't understand.

Mediation is Spike's best chance.
What's he doing?

(GROANS)

- I should have said before.
- Said what?

Well, I didn't want to get
him in more trouble, did I?

Jonathan!

Spike's boss,
he's running a car rebirthing operation.

Got Spike to hot-wire an SUV.

I mean, Spike doesn't feel like
he should have to apologise.

He shouldn't.

And by pointing the finger at his boss,

he's admitting to another crime.

Yeah, well,
that's what Spike's worried about.

At least we can try and
help him on the as*ault,

but only if he turns up tomorrow.

Give me his number. I'll keep trying.

Thanks.

How much do I owe you so far?

Well, there's the next
mediation and the paperwork.

I can cover it.

That boss shouldn't get away with it,
you know.

Yeah, well, even if Spike talks,
who's going to believe him?

It's the boss's word against his.

I might have an idea.

(SIGHS)

What if the boss comes out
and we're just sitting here?

- It's a bit obvious, don't you think?
- No.

Well, maybe if we pretended
we were pashing or something?

If you want to keep your lips,
you better back away right now.

Yeah, fair call, fair call.

Oh, it's an SUV.

Looks stolen to me.

It's the boss!

Tilt your head.

Got the plates.

Good.

(WHISPERS) Hey! Hey!

I just need something I can...

I can give you a hoist.

Yeah, alright.

Whoa!

(GASPS)

- You better not be enjoying this.
- Nah.

I believe Eric has something
important to tell you.

Yes.

(CLEARS THROAT)

Melinda...

when we married,
I made a promise to you...

a promise that I didn't honour,

and I was unfaithful more than once.

I know the breakdown of
our marriage was my fault.

Instead of meeting things head-on,
I ran away,

and that caused...

problems.

And I am truly sorry because...

because you were the love of my life.

Thank you.

Thank you for acknowledging

the damage your affairs
caused to our marriage.

But I still want Abigail.

MISS ZHANG: Three grand a day.

I don't mind how long this drags out.

See you tomorrow.

I apologised!

What more does Melinda want?

(GROANS)

Halliday wants irrefutable proof
that Abigail belongs to Eric.

I've got a hunch she knew
about the affairs all along.

There is something else driving this.

Would you give a woman a present
before you cheated on her?

I don't know. I never cheat.

Yeah.

Hey, I might chop and change a bit,
but I never double up.

OK. With your rate of turnaround,
you'd probably never get the chance.

Maybe I could talk him
into giving the dog back?

(DOOR OPENS) I want you to win this,

whatever it takes,
whatever you have to do.

Oh, excuse me.

I was looking for Eric. Mr. Whitley.

He went out.
Something about clearing his head.

You might be able to help me.

Something happened around the time
Mr. Whitley gave his wife a dog.

I need to know what it was.

My job relies on discretion.

And you're very good at your job.

I also know that Mr.
Whitley's happiness is...

It's important to you.

Discretion is a vital
part of my job as well.

ERIC: (ON VIDEO) Here we go.
Here we go. Ready?

(PUPPY WHINES) (LAUGHS)
She's going to love this!

Whitley had it in a box
of things in his office.

Melinda dropped them off after
they separated months ago,

but he never went through it.

Jackie did, though.

We can't use it.

Well, it proves ownership.

Eric won't want you to show this.

"Whatever it takes."

Those were his instructions.
I have to show it.

Hey, Spike. It's me again.

Mediation's starting in five minutes.
Just give it a chance, will you?

Should I ask you how
you got this footage?

- It's better if you don't.
- Well, it's very impressive.

(PHONE RINGS)

Hi, Helena.

No, I'm listening.

Has Detective Malouf seen the footage?

Where's Spike?

Well, if you're going to present it,
you have to have his instructions.

This could be his only chance.
What should I do?

Go with your gut.

Then do what you think
is best for your client.

It's your only option. Good luck!

This is a video filmed by the respondent

on April , years ago.

April ?

(ON VIDEO) Here we go. Here we go!

Ready?
(LAUGHS) She's going to love this.

(PUPPY WHINES) Come on, smile.
Smile for Mummy.

Smile!

- Honey?
- Where are the boys?

Surprise!

(LAUGHS) She's for you!

Oh, no, I don't want it.
No, I don't want it.

Come on. No, no, take it away, please.

(PUPPY YAPS) (SOBS) I can't!

No!

No. (SOBS)

April , years ago was the
day Mr. and Mrs. Whitley learned

that their only daughter d*ed in utero.

This case has never been
about who owned what.

It was about the acknowledgement
of a terrible loss.

However, as you insisted,
Your Honour, rightly or wrongly,

the law is only concerned
with the notion of property,

and as we saw in the video,

although Mr. Whitley
had donative intent,

the gift was not accepted
by the applicant.

At law,
Abigail remains Mr. Whitley's property.

I agree.

Unless there's anything further?

I dismiss the application
of Mrs. Whitley

and declare that the
terrier known as Abigail

is the property of Mr. Whitley.

Thank you, Your Honour.

Thank you, counsel.

(CLEARS THROAT)

Why didn't you tell me?

Well... this is just unbelievable.

HELENA: At the time of the as*ault,

my client was under an
enormous amount of pressure,

and I believe we have a number
of mitigating circumstances...

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, but we've been
through everything already.

All we need to finish proceedings
is your client's apology.

There are a few things
that I need to clarify.

Is he going to apologise or not?

- Well, no, he's not.
- I beg your pardon?

He's not going to apologise.
My client's defence is provocation.

Provocation?

But there's nothing in the
record suggesting that.

You're making a mockery of this process.

Far from it.

This process is supposed
to be about justice,

and my client has not been
treated justly so far.

He was provoked when he
found himself in a situation

that was intolerable.

Was he assaulted by his employer?

Physically, no,

but his character was assaulted.

He refused to allow him
to rise up above his past

to be the kind of
person he wanted to be.

Spike was defending
his sense of himself,

which was under att*ck by Mr. Dougall,

a man who has things to hide.

You're even dumber than I thought.

ROBERT: Malcolm Dougall,
you are under arrest.

I must inform you that you don't
need to say or do anything,

but should you choose
to say or do anything,

it may be used as evidence.

Do you understand what's
being said to you?

Will there be charges against
Spike for the car theft?

Well, I'll talk to the prosecutor.

He'll be a witness against the boss,
so...

Oh,
I'm sure we can come to an arrangement.

(BOTH CHUCKLE)

- Hey.
- Hey.

- Thanks, brother.
- Any time.

Stay out of trouble, eh?

So, what do you think, Melinda?

Eric's proposal is shared care...
a week with him, a week with you.

Well,
any offer will need to be discussed...

I'd like that.

I think Abigail would like it too.

Thank you, Eric.

Oh, bugger it.

I still miss her.

Every day.

Wish I could take credit for that one.

(CLEARS THROAT)

Thank you.

I know about you and Eric.

I've always known.

I don't blame you.

In fact, I like you.

And I think Eric likes you quite a bit.

You're good for him.

Best of luck.

Oh. Um, not yet.

- Now rinse that under warm water.
- Thank you.

You're welcome.

Can't have a Knox
barrister looking slovenly.

Ah!

- You'll let me know how much it is?
- I've got your bill right here.

- What's this?
- Payment plan.

HELENA: A little bit every week.

We can take it straight
out of your wages.

You don't have to touch your savings.

- Was this your idea?
- Basic business management.

Oh, that cop came here earlier,
left something for you.

♪ I really care a lot ♪

♪ Although I look like I do not ♪

♪ Since I was sh*t ♪

♪ There's been nobody but you ♪

♪ I know I look blase ♪

♪ Party Andy's what the papers say...
♪

Eric?

♪ At dinner I'm the one who pays ♪

♪ For ain't nobody like you ♪

♪ Nobody but you... ♪

I hear there's a fire needs putting out.

♪ Ain't nobody like you. ♪

I got this for Eric to celebrate,
but his door was locked.

- Must have taken an early mark.
- Ooh.

Oh, and this just came for you.

Looks fancy.

Halliday's invited me
to the Family Law Ball.

What are you going to wear?

Have you still got that gold
dress with the side split?

Um, might clash with the purple.

Aubergine.

(CHUCKLES)

What shall we drink to?

The triumph of love over logic?

(PHONE RINGS)

That's my cue.

Now, um,
I know you're not a dog lover, but...

I love dogs!

You forget, when Lydia was little,
I really wanted a dog,

but you wouldn't agree.

Yeah, you're right. You're right.

I wasn't there for you before,
or for her,

and I'm just trying to find
ways to make up for that.

Sometimes,
I get overwhelmed by the detail,

and I...
forget about the important things.

I think...

that it would be good
for Lydia to have a dog.

I'm glad to hear that.

♪ I really care a lot ♪

♪ Although I look like I do not ♪

♪ You know me I like to look a lot...
♪

Late, but not too late, I hope.

♪ Nobody but you ♪

♪ Ain't nobody like you. ♪

Josephine Newton! Please.

It's Martha Paine here!

- Where are you? Josephine!
- I have to ask you to leave.

If you're involved in covering
up a crime, say kidnapping...

I haven't kidnapped anyone.

So, you're abandoning me and
Finchley Financial Management?

It breaks my heart.

I love watching you fire up.
It's like being back at uni.

Says the man who never
fired up about anything.

OK.

I'm only just OK.

Oh, you know, you have your moments.

We're fighting for civil liberties,
freedom of speech.

If we were any more virtuous,
we'd be annoying.