• 2 months ago
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00:00♪ Closer each day, home in the way ♪
00:08You're safe, Perry.
00:09He doesn't know where you live.
00:10And the AVO spells it out.
00:11He can't come anywhere near you.
00:12It's one job.
00:13It's all I'm asking you to do.
00:14I told you, I'm not doing it.
00:21Perry, you out here?
00:23Perry!
00:25I didn't mean it.
00:26Hey, what happened?
00:27I shot my dad.
00:29Perry Hayes?
00:31You're under arrest for the murder of Carl Hayes.
00:34I was talking to Rose
00:35and apparently Carl's autopsy report
00:37doesn't back up Perry's self-defence claim.
00:40Homicide are taking over the case.
00:45We had another meeting with a solicitor last night.
00:47How's his defence looking?
00:48We need a miracle to keep him out of prison.
00:54Hey, what are you doing?
00:55I can't do this.
00:59I can't do this.
01:05Where are you going to go, Perry?
01:06What's your big plan?
01:07If I tell you, you'll get in trouble too.
01:09You don't have one, do you?
01:11Look, if you run now, you're guilty forever.
01:13I am guilty!
01:14Not of murder, you're not.
01:16You did what you had to do.
01:17A jury is not going to believe me.
01:20Just stop and think for a second.
01:28Are you okay here?
01:30Yeah, yeah, we're just out getting some fresh air.
01:34Big day tomorrow?
01:35Yeah.
01:37Yeah, we're ready for a day, Perry.
01:39Uh, yeah, yeah.
01:43Alright.
01:44I'll see you both tomorrow.
01:48Don't stay out too late.
01:56Let's get you home, okay?
01:58Come on.
02:07Hey.
02:09Cash, hey.
02:11You're here.
02:12Yeah, yeah, that's very observant of you.
02:14How?
02:16Called HQ and told them that I'm turning down the transfer.
02:18And then they offered me something that I can't refuse,
02:21which is a posting at my beloved Yabby Creek.
02:25So they're making room for another senior constable?
02:27Mm-hmm.
02:30I took a demotion.
02:32You outrank me now.
02:34And you're okay with that?
02:35Yeah.
02:36Means I get to stay here in Summer Bay.
02:39Right.
02:42So, anything you need me to do, boss?
02:45Well, you know the drill.
02:46Just need to prep for court tomorrow.
02:48Perry's case?
02:49Yeah.
02:51I'll leave you to it.
02:58I can touch the sky
03:03On your way
03:06Can I get you anything else?
03:08I'm fine, thank you.
03:09I'll just settle the bill.
03:15I would have thought you'd know the menu off by heart by now.
03:18Just a black tea, thanks, though.
03:20To take away.
03:21Sure, I'll get right on to that.
03:28Is it just me, or is Alf a bit out of sorts?
03:32He's been through a lot.
03:34He certainly has.
03:38Tom.
03:41Hey.
03:42Hey.
03:43You're unknown.
03:45You okay?
03:47I'm starting to think that we really should be worried about Alf.
03:54Was everything okay with Perry before?
03:56Oh, it's been a big afternoon.
03:58He scattered his father's ashes.
04:00Do you reckon we should go visit him?
04:02Maybe leave it till the morning?
04:04Yep, will do.
04:05Alright, thanks.
04:08Mate, I thought we were past this.
04:10You know running's not the answer.
04:12Yeah, but it sounds better than going to prison for half my life.
04:15Mate, just think about what you'd be giving up.
04:17You'd have to disappear for good.
04:19I'm gone either way.
04:20What does it matter?
04:21It matters to me.
04:23I'm sorry.
04:24I'm just going to have to let you down.
04:26Or you could fight.
04:28We're warriors.
04:29Maybe you are, but that's not me.
04:31It is you, Perry.
04:33It's in your blood.
04:35What difference does it make?
04:37They're going to call me a murderer.
04:39They're going to say I'm a liar.
04:42You remember when we first met?
04:43I asked you about your mana.
04:45You didn't know what it meant?
04:47Yeah.
04:48I still don't understand it.
04:52It's the internal force that drives us to act and do what is right.
04:57And you have plenty of mana.
04:59I've seen it time and time again.
05:03Like when you came back to me on your own after our very first class because you wanted to better yourself.
05:09Or when you stood up to your dad and said no to that job he wanted you to do.
05:14And when you decided to hand yourself in to the police when you could have kept hiding.
05:19That's mana.
05:22So don't tell me you're not a warrior because you've already proven that you are.
05:27No.
05:30Go get some rest.
05:32You're going to need it.
05:56I love you.
05:57I love you.
05:58I love you.
06:26It's quite annoying, isn't it?
06:28I'm still prepping for court tomorrow so there's not really anything you can do.
06:31In that case I can head out on patrol if that's alright with you.
06:34Yeah, go keep the streets safe.
06:36You got it boss.
06:47Wow, look at you.
06:50How is he?
06:52Had a rough night.
06:58Don't you look sharp.
07:00Yeah, well I hate it.
07:04It's going to be okay.
07:08Come in.
07:09Hey.
07:11We'll wait for you in the car, yeah?
07:17Glad I caught you before you left.
07:19I tried calling you last night.
07:21Yeah, my phone was off.
07:23How are you feeling?
07:25Not great.
07:26Yeah, that was probably a stupid question.
07:28Yeah.
07:30Do you know how long your trial is going to take?
07:32It could be a couple of days.
07:34It could just be one.
07:36Honestly, I don't know, man.
07:38Well, if you need anything, just ask.
07:40I'm alright.
07:42I'm just glad someone came to see me off.
07:44You know, with your stupid questions and all.
07:46Yeah, that's what mates are for, bro.
07:48Hey, man.
07:50Do you reckon you could let Tanya know I'll be a minute?
07:53Yeah, sure.
07:54My man.
07:56I'll see you soon, yeah?
07:58Yeah.
08:11There's a witness who won't be able to go in with you.
08:14I know.
08:16Jane and Harper will be right by your side, okay?
08:19I've got this.
08:24It's time to go in.
08:27Okay.
08:31See you afterwards.
08:38Whatever happens, you've done everything you can for him.
08:42You'll keep an eye on him?
08:44I will.
08:46I promise.
08:51Well, I'm pleased to hear you're sticking around.
08:54You know, this whole promotion thing, it does beg the question.
08:57What question?
08:59Well, how does it feel taking orders from your former junior?
09:01Oh, I've been taking orders my whole career.
09:03Now she's got you taking coffee orders.
09:05Ignore him.
09:07Here you go.
09:09And for the record, I am also very happy that you're staying.
09:11Thanks, Leo.
09:13Hey, um, John, have you seen Alf this morning?
09:16No, I have not.
09:18And I've got some surf club business to do with him, too.
09:20So he hasn't been in?
09:22No.
09:24And the bait shop was closed, too.
09:26Oh, maybe he's just having a day off.
09:29Does that sound like Alf Stewart to you?
09:37When you arrived at the residence, what did the defendant have to say for himself?
09:42We didn't speak.
09:44He wasn't there when I arrived.
09:47The defendant had fled the scene?
09:50Watch yourself, Counsel.
09:52One last question.
09:54When emergency services arrived on scene, where was the defendant's father found?
10:01In the pool.
10:03And the defendant, who we are meant to believe acted entirely in self-defense,
10:08did not attempt to call an ambulance or render assistance?
10:11Objection! Leading the witness.
10:14No further questions, Your Honour.
10:19I'd like to bring the court's attention to the apprehended violence order
10:22brought against Carl Hayes in the days leading up to his death.
10:26Is this your signature?
10:28Yes.
10:30So you are aware of Mr. Hayes' past charges of violence and abuse?
10:33Absolutely.
10:35Objection. Charges that he was acquitted of and that should have no bearing on this case.
10:38The Savio was still in place at the time of Carl's death.
10:40He shouldn't have been anywhere near that house.
10:42Carl Hayes is not on trial here.
10:48Yeah, that was Perry Hogwell.
10:49And how is Perry Hogwell?
10:51He's trying to hide it, but he's scared.
10:53Yeah, don't blame him. It's good of you to go over.
10:56I'm glad I did. He doesn't have that many people in his corner.
10:59What's he up to now?
11:02I don't know. Why don't you go and get our breakfast. I'm going to have a quick chat with him.
11:08G'day, mate. I don't see you here for breakfast that often.
11:11And?
11:13And nothing.
11:14Maybe I'm just looking for a bit of peace and flam and quiet for a change.
11:20Righto.
11:22I'll leave you to it.
11:28Quick chat.
11:33Here you go, mate.
11:35Hey.
11:37Hey, how'd it go?
11:39Can I have one of these?
11:41Yeah, yeah, yeah. Tough magistrate.
11:42How's Perry holding up?
11:45I couldn't tell from the witness stand, but considering the picture they're painting of him.
11:50As far as there's a piece of work.
11:52And yet the evidence of his abuse is just not there. We've got nothing concrete.
11:57Some days are just like this, Rose. And there's good days too.
12:02It's good to have you back.
12:04Yeah, it's good to be back.
12:06Hey, I don't suppose you got a chance to talk to Tony?
12:09I saw him on my way out.
12:10How's he coping?
12:12About as well as you'd think.
12:15I found Perry sleeping on the beach one morning. I told him to go home.
12:19And did he?
12:21Yes, he did. And the next time I saw him, he had cigarette burns on his arm, put there by Carl.
12:27Objection here, sir. Did Mr Bharata actually see this take place?
12:31I saw it afterwards. And I had my own run-ins with Carl. The guy had anger issues. He threatened Perry.
12:37Did you ever actually see Carl Hayes lay a hand on his son?
12:48No.
12:50Your Honour, if there aren't any witnesses to this alleged abuse, perhaps we should stop speculating and move on?
12:56I witnessed plenty. I saw how scared Perry was of his dad. Do you think that's normal?
13:00Mr Bharata, you found Perry after his father's death.
13:04Can you describe the state he was in?
13:07He was in shock. He kept saying his dad had tried to drown him.
13:12And how long was this before he ran?
13:14Your Honour, that's enough.
13:16Yes, he ran away. Why wouldn't he?
13:18Tony.
13:19You're the ones who let him down. Perry went to the police. He tried the courts.
13:22Tony.
13:23None of it helped.
13:24Tony, please.
13:25He was protecting himself.
13:26Mr Bharata, I suggest you heed the Defence Council's advice.
13:35How well do you know the defendant?
13:39I'd say pretty well.
13:41So you'd know if he was upset, or angry, or traumatised?
13:48Yes, I would.
13:51No further questions.
13:53I'd like to raise a couple of follow-ups, Your Honour.
13:56I'll allow it.
13:58Could you please tell the court how you and the defendant first met?
14:01He came to a youth programme I was running.
14:03And what did this programme entail?
14:07A whole lot of things.
14:09Like martial arts?
14:12Well, more than that, but yes.
14:14What, more than grappling, choking and restraining people?
14:17Skills that could save your life.
14:19Or end someone else's.
14:21Objection!
14:23Tell me, Mr Bharata, is it possible for you to have a relationship with a man?
14:28Tell me, Mr Bharata, is it possible that you taught Perry Hayes just a little too well?
14:35Objection, Your Honour!
14:37I withdraw my question.
14:50Look, I'm sorry, OK?
14:52So am I, because you pretty much just invited them to throw your testimony out.
14:55Wait, what does that mean?
14:56It means we've got an uphill battle.
14:58We've got to make some calls.
15:03OK, you know what?
15:05You guys should go and get some food.
15:07We've got about a two hour break before closing arguments.
15:09Wait, we're already at their stage?
15:11Is everything OK?
15:13I don't know yet.
15:15Alright, let's get you fit.
15:17Can we just get out of here for a bit?
15:19Sure, sure.
15:21Are you OK?
15:23No, you heard Jane, I screwed up.
15:24Don't worry, you told the truth.
15:26That's got to count for something.
15:31I'm fine, woman.
15:33Will you just stop worrying?
15:35Out!
15:37Sorry, Martha, Palmer's just blown in.
15:39I'll have to call you back.
15:41Hey, Bharata.
15:43Hey, is that Martha?
15:45How's she?
15:47Just get on with it, will you, Palmer?
15:49What do you want?
15:51Hello.
15:52I'd like to amend some proposed changes to memberships.
15:54Well, you can deal with that, can't you?
15:56I could, but this requires the President's approval.
15:59Oh, for crying out loud, Palmer.
16:01Can't you get it through your thick skull that I'm not in the mood for this?
16:03Just deal with it.
16:05Isn't that what we pay you for?
16:07Alright, I will.
16:11Are you alright?
16:13Well, I would be if idiots like you stopped asking me that stupid, flaming question.
16:16You know where the door is?
16:23And I thought my testimony went badly.
16:27Yeah.
16:29Yeah, okay. Thank you again for the update.
16:32Bye.
16:34Everything alright?
16:36That was Harper.
16:38They've adjourned the trial for a couple of hours, but it's still not looking great.
16:42Right.
16:44I might check in with Tane, if that's alright with you, boss?
16:46Yeah. Yeah, of course.
16:48But you need to do me a favour first.
16:50What's that?
16:52You need to cut it out with all this boss stuff.
16:54Why?
16:56Because it's weird coming from you.
16:58Hey, have you been talking to John?
17:00No. Why?
17:02John seems to find the idea of us switching ranks amusing.
17:04And how do you feel about that?
17:06I'm fine with it. I have no problem taking orders from you.
17:08Okay. Good.
17:10You got it, Senior Constable.
17:20Alf was assault by himself?
17:22Yeah. The diner might just have lost their best customer.
17:25Since when does he go there?
17:27Well, he may have mentioned something about wanting some peace and quiet.
17:31Well, what else did he mention?
17:33To be honest, he didn't like me interrupting him.
17:36Did you run away?
17:38Yes, I did.
17:40You should check in on him.
17:42Oh, look, I don't know about that. I would steer clear for today.
17:44If you're talking about Alf Stewart, that is solid advice.
17:47I take it you tracked him down?
17:48Yeah, and got my head bitten off for my trouble.
17:51Not that there's anything unusual in that.
17:53But there was a bit, there was something...
17:55What, like he wasn't himself?
17:57Yeah, yeah, exactly.
17:59Good luck trying to get him to open up about it.
18:01You know, there is someone who might know what's going on.
18:03Who's that?
18:05His wife. I'm going to give Martha a call.
18:07I wish you'd thought of that before I went to see him.
18:19Stop the car.
18:21What? What?
18:23Just stop the car!
18:29Hey!
18:41You should have let me run!
18:43It's not over yet.
18:45Yes, it is!
18:46You saw the way they looked at me!
18:48I can't fight that!
18:52I never should have listened to you.
18:54Wait, period.
18:56Maybe just give him a minute.
19:17Where's Jane?
19:19I don't know.
19:27How long will they wait?
19:29I'm not sure.
19:40I'm so sorry, Your Honour.
19:41Your timekeeping leaves a lot to be desired, Miss Lazari.
19:44Are you ready for closing arguments?
19:46Actually, I've just been able to confirm my final witness.
19:50We're only hearing about this now.
19:52Perhaps my learned colleague failed to check the updated witness list I filed.
19:57And if the court will allow it, they are ready and willing to take the stand.
20:01Today.
20:03Go ahead.
20:05I'd like to call Kaya Hayes to the stand.
20:07Kaya Hayes to the stand.
20:37Hello?
20:46Hello?
20:55I tried to protect Perry as much as I could.
20:58So why did you leave?
21:00Pound said that he'd kill Perry if I didn't.
21:02I never wanted to leave you, sir.
21:04I've waited so long for this moment.
21:05Get the hell away from me.
21:07I was ready for Perry's anger, but to see the pain I've caused.
21:11I love my boy.
21:13You abandoned me. I don't want anything to do with you.
21:16She believed she was keeping you safe.
21:18I don't know what to believe.
21:20As tough as it's going to be, it might be worth at least having a conversation.