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00:00I don't care what you have to say. You were trouble from the moment Theo laid eyes on you.
00:17You are selfish and reckless and that's why he's dying.
00:22How did you keep living on every day after mum died?
00:25It's hard, but Theo would want you to live your life too.
00:30Please. I miss him.
00:34I miss him too.
00:36Harper, there's no easy way to tell you this. Your father died.
00:39What about mum?
00:41She's still alive. Do you think you'll get in touch?
00:43What is wrong with you?
00:44Knowing that dad's gone, you're not even the slightest bit curious about what's happened to mum.
00:48I don't care if she's alive. She is dead to me.
00:51Why did you interfere?
00:52Harper asked me to look into it for her.
00:53It's a private matter and one that I told her to drop.
00:56Our mother should never be near a child again.
00:58I am not denying that she was abusive and neglectful, but it's been four years since dad died and people change.
01:06Yeah, but monsters don't.
01:08What's that for?
01:25This work was a good idea, that's all.
01:27It was.
01:28Oh, isn't it lovely to see you two out and about?
01:32Oh yeah, one man said.
01:34How is everything going here?
01:36Oh, it's been a little bit busy, but it's nothing I can't handle.
01:39Well, I could come back to work early if it's too much.
01:42No, darling, no. There's no need to do that. I have everything under control.
01:46There you go.
01:47Thanks.
01:47Thanks.
01:48How are things going down the studio?
01:51Yeah, mate. They're, uh, shrugging along nicely.
01:55Come on. Give me more than that.
01:58You sure?
02:00Yeah, it's just rock stars I can't hang out with right now, but you on the other hand.
02:03Well, I, uh, saw the studio space finally, in person, and it's, uh, it's epic.
02:12I mean, it will be once we get the sound equipment. It's from overseas.
02:15Right. Can't wait to see it all come together.
02:26Hello. Got your afternoon caffeine hit?
02:28She tracked them down. She knew how against it I was, and she tracked them down.
02:32Talking about Harper?
02:33Yes. I mean, who else? She's now enlisted Cash to help her, so we're just in a whole new level of hell.
02:40Okay. What did she find out?
02:43My dad is dead.
02:47I'm, I'm so sorry.
02:49It's fine. It's really not that surprising.
02:51It's a pretty big deal, still.
02:54I guess.
02:55Okay.
02:57Look, I told you how bad my parents were.
02:59Yeah, but it's your dad.
03:00Yeah, well, now, Harper wants to contact our mum.
03:03Which is insane.
03:04Okay, baby, should we sit down?
03:05And what's more is that she thinks that I should have more perspective when it comes to mum.
03:10Why does she think that?
03:13Because I had my own addiction issues.
03:15Are you really okay with not being involved in Remy's record company?
03:31Yeah, I wouldn't be able to give it the energy that it needs, you know?
03:36Yeah, yeah, I guess he would be demanding 150% commitment.
03:40Yeah.
03:41And he'd deserve it, but that's not really my priority at the moment.
03:44Starting now, I've got my first session with the grief counsellor.
03:49I didn't realise that was today.
03:53Feeling a little bit nervous?
03:55Oh, I'm sure you'll be fine.
03:57You can come if you want. I'm sure the counsellor won't mind.
04:00I told you, I'm not interested.
04:02Well, that was a few days ago. I thought you might have...
04:04Nothing has changed.
04:06If this is how you want to handle your feelings, it's fine.
04:09It's just not for me.
04:12Understood.
04:13I spent my whole life just trying to get away from my parents.
04:24So, when I finally did escape, it was like there was all this stuff.
04:30They just caught up with me.
04:33I mean, what you went through was completely unfair.
04:37But I should have known better than to turn to drugs to cope.
04:41I think you should cut yourself some slack.
04:44You didn't save me at my worst.
04:46No, but how many people can say that they've turned their life around like you have?
04:52I don't think I even would have if it wasn't for Harper.
04:55Harper helped you, sure.
04:57But, you know, you recovered.
05:00Not her.
05:03This might be a bit of a silly question,
05:06but are you worried you'll relapse with your mum around?
05:09No, no. Honestly, it's nothing like that.
05:12It's...
05:12Regardless of what her life looks like now,
05:18I will never trust her around Archie.
05:21Ever.
05:22Ever.
05:22What's this?
05:34Ah!
05:37Ah!
05:50Ah!
05:51Ah!
05:53Ah!
05:54Uh!
05:57The end of the day is at which I know that.
06:06Ah.
06:07Ah.
06:09Ah.
06:13Ah.
06:14Ah.
06:16Ah.
06:17Ah.
06:18Ah.
06:18Ah.
06:20Ah.
06:21Ah.
06:21Ah.
06:22Ah.
06:23Ah.
06:24Ah.
06:25Oh.
06:26Ah.
06:26Ah.
06:27Oh, we're closing. Sorry. You're going to have to come back tomorrow.
06:45Are you Lacey Miller?
06:46Who's asking?
06:47Peter Rolf from Coastal News.
06:50Good for you.
06:52I just want to say how amazing you are, bringing down Craig Wendell the way you did.
06:56How do you know about that?
06:57Oh, I saw the police report. You're a hero.
06:59No, I'm not.
07:00I know a lot of our readers will disagree with that. I mean, Wendell was a piece of work.
07:03And you're the reason he's finally being brought to justice.
07:06I'd really love to do a profile piece on you.
07:09Am I interested?
07:27You've gone full stalker now. Great.
07:40Look, I really think you should reconsider.
07:42Back off.
07:43Big Wendell was a monster.
07:44Oi.
07:46You heard her?
07:47And there are some gaps in the case we could probably clear up too.
07:49I thought you were doing a profile piece.
07:51Look, there are a few different angles I could take on this story.
07:53No, no. It isn't a story.
07:54Theo wasn't a story.
07:56But that's enough.
07:57No, of course not. He was your partner.
07:58Right? The man you loved?
07:59No, take a hint.
08:00Don't you think he deserves to be remembered as more than a victim?
08:02She told you to back off.
08:03You could do that for him.
08:04Alright, that is enough.
08:05You are not welcome here. Leave.
08:13And don't you ever come near me again.
08:20You okay?
08:25See, I sort of never understood why I ended up the way that I did.
08:29Because, like, Harper and I had this same experience.
08:32And she didn't go down that path.
08:34I mean, everyone deals with things differently, so...
08:36I know, but it's like, I don't know if I'd even be here if it wasn't for her.
08:41She's protected me her whole life. That's what she does.
08:44Right. Which is what she'll do for Archie, right?
08:48I guess.
08:49From what you've told me, Harper has spent most of her life saving people from bad situations.
08:54So, if there's anyone that can handle it, it's her.
08:57Can you please get me another beer?
09:00Yeah, of course.
09:05Oh, sad news. We're all out.
09:07Oh. Okay.
09:09Do you want to go to Salt?
09:10I feel like I owe you a dinner and a drink after talking your ear off all afternoon.
09:15That sounds good. But just to be clear, you haven't talked my ear off and you can keep talking if you want.
09:21You know, some guys might have run a mile after all this.
09:25Ah, well. I'm not just some guy.
09:38Hello, Sergeant Langham.
09:40How can I help you?
09:41I'd like to talk to you about the arrest of Councillor Craig Wendell.
09:43And you are?
09:44Peter Rolfe from the Coastal News.
09:46Well, you know the drill.
09:48Email any questions you have to the police media.
09:51I'd rather hear from the arresting officer.
09:54I bet you would.
09:55Look, I'm not surprised you didn't hold a press conference, given your personal connection to both incidents.
10:01The conference was unnecessary.
10:03We got the gun.
10:04Yes, but there are some gaps in the police report I'd like to discuss.
10:07Just to clear things up.
10:08Well, it's not my job to clear things up for you.
10:13If you don't mind, I'm about to headhub.
10:14Look, I'm giving you an opportunity here.
10:16And I'm asking you to leave.
10:30Hey.
10:36Hey.
10:37Whoa.
10:38You been busy?
10:39Oh, there was a spill in the fridge.
10:41And once I cleaned that up, I realised that the whole thing just needed a deep clean.
10:46Right.
10:47You know how long these things take.
10:48You want a hand?
10:49I'm okay.
10:50It's a good distraction.
10:54So, my session was good?
10:56That's good.
10:57You know how sometimes you get a bit worried about a counsellor, but I think this one's a good fit.
11:02I'm happy for you.
11:05She said, uh, you've got to remember Theo's life, not what happened to him.
11:12So, like, when I'm feeling low, I think about him, front and lyric, or our time surfing together, you know?
11:20Shall we go one a hand?
11:21Uh, no.
11:22I've got this.
11:23I've been missing you like hell, but you still kiss me.
11:24I thought we knew each other well, hoping you miss me.
11:25Cause I can't do this anymore, I need to know if you still care.
11:29Hmm.
11:30So, what do you think will happen if Harper does get in touch with your mum?
11:32I don't know.
11:33Like, if that does happen, I...
11:35I...
11:36I...
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12:00I don't know how I would be around her.
12:01You know, you two have been through a lot together.
12:03Are you really gonna let your mum tear you apart?
12:07I remember signing my statement.
12:10I just...
12:11I don't remember what was in it.
12:12Everything was in it.
12:13What's so wrong that a journalist can get a hold of that?
12:16I know, but to be fair, given Wendell's public profile, the case is of interest to the community.
12:23What did he say to you?
12:24Pretty much the same.
12:26He wanted to fill in any gaps in the police report.
12:29He was just...
12:30Trying it on because of my personal connection to the case.
12:33Father.
12:34Husband.
12:35But how did he know that you were my dad?
12:37Why would that be in the report?
12:38It wasn't.
12:39So then how did he know?
12:41I don't know.
12:42It's a small town.
12:44Anyone could have told him.
12:47Who would do that?
12:50Someone trying to make our lives hell?
12:57Your name echoes softly through the space you once took up in my chest.
13:05Justin's only had the one session with the counsellor, but he definitely seems lighter.
13:11No, it's good to hear.
13:12Yeah.
13:13He wanted me to go with him, but the thought of sitting down with a stranger and talking
13:17about Theo was not ready.
13:21Well, love, we all deal with this sort of stuff in different ways.
13:25I don't think I'm dealing with that at all.
13:29Justin did mention something the counsellor said to him that I've been thinking about
13:33all night.
13:34What's that?
13:35That he should focus on the positives in Theo's life, like his love of music, surfing.
13:43Hmm.
13:44That makes a lot of sense.
13:45Yeah.
13:46It just got me thinking about his guitar and the other things that are still at his place.
13:50Well, I thought you would have collected all that by now.
13:52Cassandra was meant to do it when she was here, but you know how badly that turned out.
13:57So it looks like it's up to you.
14:00It's been avoiding going over there.
14:01I'm worried I'm going to bump into Lacey.
14:05Wow.
14:10Leah still hates me.
14:15Just try to ignore it.
14:17Well, it's easier said than done.
14:18You could come with me to Yabby Creek, pick up some supplies if you like.
14:23Yeah.
14:24Count me in.
14:25Alright.
14:26Let's talk.
14:27See you at home later.
14:28Next up.
14:29Hey.
14:41Come in.
14:45I wasn't expecting to see you.
14:48Yeah, I wasn't expecting to be back for a while.
14:50Um.
14:54I've realised that I don't think I'll ever understand why you want to see Mum again.
15:00That I have to be willing to move past that.
15:03That's great.
15:04I'm not done.
15:05I'm not done.
15:10You're an adult.
15:11It's your life.
15:12And you are entitled to do what you want.
15:17But I just can't give you my support on this.
15:20I love you.
15:22And you are the only sister that I have.
15:24So I have to respect that your needs are different to mine.
15:28Especially now that you have Archie.
15:35But what I need.
15:37Is that whatever you find out.
15:39I don't want to know.
15:43What if Mum's doing well?
15:46I cut them out of my life for a reason.
15:49And it hasn't changed.
15:51Okay.
15:52Thanks for meeting me.
15:53What's this about it?
15:54Out of respect for our friendship.
15:56I need a favour.
15:57Go on.
15:59Can you ask Leah to tone down the hostility towards Lacey?
16:02Honestly mate, I'm not sure I can.
16:06Lacey's really struggling.
16:08I know.
16:09Everyone is.
16:10But the attitude from Leah.
16:11It's not helping.
16:12You don't need to convince me.
16:13I get it.
16:15I have tried.
16:17To talk her around.
16:19She's just not hearing any of it.
16:21Then answer me this.
16:23Of either of you.
16:25But I have tried to talk her around.
16:29She's just not hearing any of it.
16:31Then answer me this.
16:33Of either of you.
16:34Been talking to any journalists?
16:35No.
16:36Why?
16:37Guy from the Coastal News approached Lacey and I yesterday.
16:38Hangling for a story.
16:40You think me and Leah had something to do with it?
16:41Well.
16:42Did you?
16:44No, mate.
16:45Trust me.
16:46We're not talking to any journalists.
16:48Where you going, darling?
16:50I'm not talking to any journalists.
16:52I'm not talking to any journalists.
16:54Where you going, darling?
16:56I'm not talking to any journalists.
16:57Where you going, darling?
16:58I'm a passenger for you.
16:59What you thinking lately?
17:00Please just tell me what to do.
17:01Ever since we met my thoughts, yeah.
17:04Hey!
17:05Uh, come on in.
17:07Yeah, always come back to you.
17:08Oh, yeah.
17:09Always come back to you.
17:10Thanks for letting me stop by at such short notice.
17:11Of course.
17:13You the only one home?
17:14Yeah.
17:15And Lacey's not due back?
17:16I just prefer not to bump into her.
17:18Lacey's, uh, moved in with her dad.
17:19No.
17:20No.
17:21No.
17:22No.
17:23No.
17:24No.
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17:28No.
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17:31No.
17:32No.
17:33No.
17:34No.
17:35No.
17:36I didn't know that.
17:38Yeah, just too many memories here for her.
17:41Is that lyric?
17:43Yeah, sorry, I can turn it off.
17:46No.
17:47No, I, I just, um, hadn't heard it for a while.
17:51I like hearing it.
17:53It's my way of remembering Thea.
17:56It's really nice.
17:58Although he'd probably insist to blast the volume right up
18:01and sing along.
18:02I bet he would.
18:05It always stops with you, I mean, it always stops with you, I mean, it always stops with
18:35Oh, hang on a sec Peter Rolfe, from the Coastal News Whoa, whoa, whoa, is this what you do? Is it just waltz into people's houses? Sorry, no, no, you just look like you had your hands full, that's... What do you want? Well, I'm keen to do a story about the arrest of Councillor Craig Wendell I've heard about you Should have known you'd turn up here If I could just ask you and your wife a few questions about fever You need to leave About the fine young man that he was
19:05Your bike mate Hello again Sergeant What was that you said about not talking to journos? It's not what it looks like Then what is it? I think that's everything
19:35I remember what Justin said to Theo when he gave this to him Oh yeah?
19:48In this house music is never a waste of time Amen Never a truer word spoken
19:55You know why Theo, he told me about how he came to live with you guys About the stuff with his dad
20:03He did Yeah He felt so lucky to have your support
20:09No, I did We were the lucky ones
20:14Not everyone has a place to land But you gave Theo that Gave him a home
20:21Sorry, I didn't mean to upset you
20:25No, you didn't You haven't
20:29It's a really It's a really lovely thing to say
20:33It's just um I miss him
20:37I'm just
20:38I miss him
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