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Alf’s day of reckoning arrives as his fraud trial begins. Helpman’s sexual harassment of Rachel continues.
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00:06That doctor who you were talking to before?
00:09Well, Dr. Helpman.
00:09Yeah, what's the story there?
00:11What do you mean?
00:12Rachel, come on, I saw the way he was touching you.
00:15I saw the look on your face afterwards too.
00:17You should talk to somebody.
00:17I don't need to talk to anyone, thank you.
00:20Look, Kim, this is none of your business
00:21and I'd appreciate if you stayed out of it.
00:25I've just had a call from the DPP
00:26and they have brought your trial forward.
00:28To when?
00:30At the end of this week.
00:31Well, we can't be ready by the end of the week, can we?
00:32Well, we will have to be.
00:36You know we belong together
00:40You and I forever and ever
00:44No matter where you are
00:49You're my guiding star
00:51You're my guiding star
00:53Hold me in your arms
00:56Don't let me go
00:58I want to stay forever
01:31Closer each day
01:31And you also mention that he has no knowledge of the bank transfer
01:34that only he could have made
01:36But I think you'll see that for what it is
01:38A grubby act of fraud
01:40by a man about to lose the race for mayor
01:47My learned colleague is appealing to your intelligence
01:51And yet he has overlooked the most obvious question
01:55Why would a man who has been a loyal servant to the community for so many years
01:59suddenly turn his back on everything he stands for
02:01in pursuit of short-term financial gain?
02:05And the answer is simple
02:06He wouldn't
02:07No one in the right mind would
02:09So, you should ask yourself
02:12Did anybody stand to gain by the destruction of my client's reputation?
02:16Is it possible he was a victim of conspiracy to undermine his chances of becoming mayor?
02:22Why else would anyone tap into his account and transfer funds without his knowledge?
02:27And if you think it is possible, then you have reasonable doubt and must acquit
02:35You may call your first witness
02:37The prosecution calls Constable Jack Holden
02:49Are you not heading down to the courtroom with the others?
02:53You okay?
02:54Yeah, I'm fine
02:56Is this about your grandpa?
03:00This is so unfair
03:02You know, I only ever knew him as this grumpy old man who didn't want anything to do with us
03:08But now he's this changed person and I never really got to meet him
03:15I can't bear to watch him lying there
03:18And we know it's the last thing that he wants
03:22Amanda, she's supposed to be his wife
03:24And she's supposed to be helping him
03:25Yeah, look, I know it sucks, it does
03:28But you can't let it eat you up like this
03:30This is the last thing your grandpa would want, you know it
03:33Okay?
03:36Let's go now
03:36I'm going to buy you breakfast
03:37Oh yeah
03:38No, I'm not going to take no for an answer either
03:42Yeah, good night
03:43No, I'll try
03:46I might just go clean
03:48Sure, I'll wait here
03:56Thank you so much
03:57Hey
03:59Hi
04:00Um, listen, I just wanted to say sorry again for the other day
04:03I didn't mean to upset you
04:03I just wanted to make sure you're okay
04:05I'm sorry, I shouldn't have had a go at you like that
04:08But for all his faults, I can learn a lot from Dr. Helpman
04:10So, if he doesn't keep it professional, I'll deal with it, okay?
04:14Good
04:15Listen, do you know Beth Hunter's older daughter, Kit?
04:18Yeah
04:19She's pretty messed up at the moment about all the stuff that's going on with her grandpa
04:23I was wondering if maybe I could give her your number
04:24And you could have a chat to her and sort some things through
04:26Yeah, absolutely
04:27Sure
04:28You've got my phone number
04:29Yeah, I do
04:30Good
04:31Alrighty
04:34Well, I'll see you later
04:35Yeah, okay
04:42We got a call from Bob Johnson from the Surf Club Committee
04:45He'd noticed that some money was missing from one of the accounts
04:48And why was Alf Stewart a person of interest?
04:51I checked with the bank
04:52And they told me that $10,000 had been transferred into Mr. Stewart's private cheque account
04:57Indeed
04:58What was the nature of the transfer and when did it occur?
05:02It was an internet transaction
05:04It took place approximately 1.46pm on the 6th of October 2005
05:09Now, Constable, this is very important
05:12When you interviewed Mr. Stewart, how did he account for his whereabouts at that time?
05:20Constable Holton
05:22He said that he was logged on to internet banking
05:26But I'm not convinced that he did this
05:28I think he's a really top guy
05:29Thank you, Constable
05:30I think you've told us everything we need to know
05:32I have nothing further, Your Honour
05:34Do you wish to cross-examine?
05:37Um, thank you, Your Honour
05:38That won't be necessary
05:40What sort of tin-pot defence is this?
05:43They're up there scoring points
05:44And you're sitting here on your backside doing nothing
05:46Jack is just repeating the facts
05:49Disputing them now would only make us seem as if we're trying to find a loophole
05:52And that's the act of a guilty man
05:53So you just sit there and be quiet and let me do my job
05:56Uh, the Prosecution Corps' Mr. Richard Ward
05:58Forensic IT specialist
06:07You're kidding, aren't you?
06:08I'm a muggle
06:09Hold on, is Bellingham control your client?
06:11That's him, that's the bloke
06:12Alfred, be quiet
06:13That is Paul Maloney, he's the bloke that set me up
06:16Roger!
06:17Let me deal with it
06:20Could you chase up Mrs. Carton's lab results?
06:22Yes, that'd be great, thank you
06:26Ah, just the doctor I'm looking for
06:27Oh, Dr. Helton, what can I do for you?
06:30Well, not for me, but for a 23-year-old who claims to be Houdini
06:34The police brought him in, fleeing the scene of a break-and-enter
06:37Claims he deserves a second opinion
06:38Well, if the handcuffs are still on, we've got our answer, don't we?
06:42Do you have time?
06:43Yeah, sure
06:49Richard Ward has been on the witness list from the outset
06:51Yes, he has
06:52But my client and I know him as Paul Maloney
06:54And if we're correct, Mr. Ward's appearance can only support our assertion
06:59That there is serious conspiracy at work
07:00This is absurd
07:01I've never even met the man before
07:03Your Honour, our request to continue us at this time
07:05To make further investigation
07:07Denied, is that all?
07:09I beg your pardon
07:10Allowing this witness to testify could be prejudicial to my client
07:13I will not have these proceedings hijacked by cheap theatrics
07:16And I will be railroaded by judicial bias
07:18Skating on thin ice, Miss Bellingham
07:20If you persist, I will not hesitate to hold you in contempt
07:30The flamenel's going off
07:31Now you're going to allow him to testify
07:33But this bloke's a fake
07:34What sort of kangaroo court is this?
07:36Mr. Ward, could you tell the court the nature of your work?
07:39I'm a forensic IT specialist
07:41I analyse how, when and what computers are used for
07:46So you're eminently qualified to decide whether someone could hack into Mr. Stewart's bank accounts and transfer money?
07:53I would like to think so
07:54And would it be possible?
07:57In the circumstances, no
08:00We're talking about banks
08:01Their online security is the best in the world
08:03It has to be
08:04So there's no way he could have been set up as he claims
08:08Sorry, I just don't see it
08:10Indeed
08:11Thank you
08:12Have nothing further, Your Honour
08:17This case is a sham
08:18That judge is as crooked as a dog's hind leg
08:21You can't think like that, Grandad
08:22You have to stay positive?
08:23Well, with Gilroy's track record, that's damn near impossible
08:26What do you mean?
08:28Graeme would be resting in peace now
08:30If Amanda hadn't got into some shonky deal with that flamen woman
08:33And I tell you what
08:34If she's in bed with Amanda
08:36Then she's in bed with Josh
08:37Exactly
08:38He's behind this as sure as I'm sitting here
08:40Did you see the smarmy, flamen mongrel at the back of the court?
08:44It's not over yet, Mr Stewart
08:45Might as well be
08:46Oh, I wouldn't be too sure about that
08:50It seems our Mr Ward was once arrested for computer fraud
08:54More specifically for hacking into an internet banking site
08:57You're kidding me
08:59So all we've got to do is tell the judge and that it's history
09:01I mean, even she can't ignore this
09:03No, Alfred, it's not as simple as that
09:05Why the flamenel not?
09:06Because he was never officially charged
09:08Strike me flamen handsome
09:10This is supposed to be a court of law
09:11Where's the justice?
09:13Well, we'll just have to make some of our own
09:15Won't we?
09:18Seriously, Kim, thank you
09:19But I don't think I need to talk to Rachel
09:21You sure?
09:22I mean, what you and your family are going through right now
09:24Is pretty rough
09:25Yeah, and I'm not going to argue you on that
09:27But I will be fine
09:29I will
09:29I mean, remember I had heaps of counselling while I was in rehab
09:32Yeah, that was about your drinking, though
09:33This is different
09:34Yeah, that's true
09:36And it's very sweet of you to worry about me
09:38But I'm going to be okay
09:40Good
09:41By the minute you're not okay
09:42You give her a call, yeah?
09:44Deal
09:46Now, there is another question we should be asking
09:48Yeah, what's that?
09:49Are you going to be okay?
09:51Why? What do you mean?
09:52I saw the way you and Rachel were looking at each other at the time
09:55You like her, don't you?
09:57Hello?
09:59Um, it's complicated, but we're cool
10:02Well, if you think I'm going to leave it at that
10:03You're kidding yourself
10:04So why don't you just start telling me
10:05So I don't have to bait it out of you
10:35Mr. Ward
10:36That powerful
10:37He was only logged on for three minutes
10:38There wouldn't have been time to override the bank's security
10:41It had to be a legitimate transaction
10:43You seem very knowledgeable in the ways of internet fraud, sir
10:47Have you ever been in trouble in connection with your speciality?
10:51Objection
10:51Have you ever been arrested, Mr. Ward?
10:53Objection, Your Honour
10:54The witness is not on trial here
10:55Miss Bellingham, a word
11:04What are you trying to do?
11:06This witness is an expert
11:08And you have a right to hear of his credentials
11:09Which include being arrested for the very same crime
11:13My client is being accused of today
11:15His arrest record has no place in these proceedings
11:17And you know it
11:18And he has no place in these proceedings
11:20Given the question of his identity
11:21Yet you're letting him testify
11:23His arrest record will not be placed on the official record
11:27Now step back
11:34Mr. Ward
11:35Can you explain how one can hack into a bank
11:38If one has the inclination to do so?
11:41Well
11:42It's a bit complicated
11:43Oh yes, I'm sure you know that very well
11:45Miss Bellingham
11:46I'm sorry, Your Honour
11:48I'm just stating
11:48That as a forensic IT specialist
11:50Mr. Ward should be aware of the crimes
11:53For which he is hired to protect the community against
11:55Very well, proceed
11:57Mr. Ward
11:59Were you arrested in 2002
12:01For hacking into a commercial bank?
12:03An objection
12:03That is enough Miss Bellingham
12:05You are excused
12:11And if we started seeing each other
12:12Then she could get kicked out of medicine
12:15Even though it's totally mutual between you guys
12:16Well it's got to do with the fact that
12:18As a counsellor she's in a position of power
12:21Now if she was to start a relationship
12:22With one of her patients
12:23It would look like she was taking advantage of that position
12:25But you only had a couple of counselling sessions
12:27Yeah, even so
12:27The rule still stands
12:29Bummer
12:30Yeah, I guess I've got to ask myself
12:31Why I keep fooling for the wrong girls, huh?
12:34Sorry, I don't mean you
12:35Yeah, it's okay
12:38Anyway, as you can see
12:39It's pretty awkward between us
12:40You really like her?
12:44Yeah, I do
12:45Which makes it even harder to accept
12:47So don't accept it
12:48Surely there's got to be a way around it
12:50Well, it's not really up to me
12:52Her career means a lot to her
12:53And I don't want to mess that up
12:55I think our friend Houdini
12:57Would have preferred a different sacred opinion
12:58Well, the only thing delusional about that guy
13:01Was that he thought he wouldn't get caught
13:05Dr. Heltman, I don't feel that
13:07Dr. Armstrong
13:08Congratulations are in order
13:10The finalists for the Lloyd Medal were announced today
13:12And you are one of the golden three
13:15This is quite a coup, Doctor
13:16You know, her father won it 30 years ago
13:18I had no idea I was even nominated
13:21I knew she was exceptional from the start
13:23You're going to need to be on your toes
13:25Because whoever wins
13:26Has to give a lecture
13:27At the Pacific Psychiatric Conference
13:29And the panel would like a draft of said lecture
13:32To help them decide on a winner
13:33They'll need it in a few days
13:35A few days?
13:36Oh, I don't think I'll have time
13:37To put something together
13:38Oh, I could help
13:39Well, excellent
13:40You're in good hands
13:41I look forward to hearing it
13:44Come to Marvus tonight
13:45We'll see if we can get something started
13:47We could do that
13:48Or why don't you come to my place?
13:50Even better
13:51Good, you can meet my flatmate Leah
13:59Hey, I'm home
14:08Leah?
14:18Oh, no, no, no
14:21Now is not a good time
14:22To be visiting your mothers
14:30Come on, come on
14:45Hi
14:45Hello
14:47You didn't say anything about dinner
14:48But I hope you and your flatmate like Ty
14:50Oh, thank you
14:53Actually, she won't be home till a bit later
14:56You'll manage without her
14:59Actually, I was just trying to call you
15:02You know, I've been thinking
15:04This is supposed to be my lecture
15:06I shouldn't be getting help from such an experienced doctor
15:09Nonsense
15:09You take any edge you can get
15:11Competition's tough
15:13Well, you're right there
15:16Well, let's get started, I guess
15:19Jennifer
15:26Alfred
15:27Alfred, I'm sorry
15:27I don't think I did you any favours in court today
15:30Oh, come off it, Morag
15:32If it wasn't for you doing your best to keep the mongrels honest
15:34I'd be hung drawn and quartered by now
15:36You really stuck your neck out for me today, Morag
15:39You know, I wouldn't want anyone else to offend on me
15:42No matter what happens
15:43Okay, but none of that stuff proves
15:44That this Richard Ward fellow's working for Josh
15:47We didn't even know that
15:49I do
15:50I saw them smiling at each other today in the courtroom
15:52Are you sure?
15:53Yeah, but it doesn't make any difference
15:54We can't prove anything
15:55Yeah, well, it doesn't matter
15:56Because once Aunty Morag's got him on that stand
15:58She'll nail him
15:59He'll stuff up for sure
16:00Well, he's going to have to stuff up
16:02And badly if we're going to win this thing
16:04Yeah, well, I'd like to deal with him myself
16:05Outside the courtroom
16:07Well, that's not going to help anyone
16:08And certainly not your grandfather
16:10Yes, okay, I'm sorry
16:12I'm going to get out a few
16:13I'm going for a walk
16:19Hey
16:24How's your granddad holding up?
16:25Shut up
16:26We all know you're the one who's behind this
16:28Behind what?
16:30I saw you smiling at your little IT guy
16:32Or whatever you claim that he is
16:33And it's pretty obvious he's just doing what he's told
16:35Why, because I smiled at him?
16:37That's just ridiculous
16:38Don't try and deny it, okay?
16:39You're in this together
16:41When granddad gets out of this stuff
16:42He's going to make sure everybody knows
16:43And you're going to go down for good
16:44You're lucky
16:45Really?
16:47Okay, so what's your granddad got planned?
16:50It's none of your business
16:51Oh, come on, big shot
16:53You and your granddad really think you can take me down?
16:55I'd like to see what you've got
16:56Whoa!
16:57Look at that
16:58Just like your grandpa
17:00Or brawn and no-brain
17:02Well, if you can, try and remember this
17:04You make an enemy of me
17:05You better make sure you're the last man standing
17:15Well, then you compared the results of the drug therapy
17:18With the results of the cognitive therapy
17:21Wow, I mean, that totally nails the argument
17:23Can you conclude with that?
17:25Don't worry, those old sticks at the association
17:27Are going to sit up and take notice of you
17:29Well, I never would have thought of that
17:32Are you going to win this medal?
17:34Well, you've been such a great help
17:36And I thank you so much
17:38No, I thank you
17:40It's been a lovely night
17:41You've got plenty of work to do
17:43So I'll let you get on with it
17:46See you soon
17:47Okay
18:00Mr. West
18:01How would you describe the recent race for mayor?
18:05Well, it all got pretty ugly
18:07I don't really think Elf Stewart appreciates competition
18:10Oh
18:11So you believe this whole mess was his doing?
18:14I don't see anyone else here charged with fraud, do you?
18:16No
18:18But I do see someone who had a lot to gain by having my client charged
18:22And I do see someone who set out to destroy his opponent before the people even had a chance to
18:27vote
18:28That's not true
18:28Oh
18:29You had Mr. Ward pose as Mr. Paul Maloney
18:32Who offered my client a campaign donation
18:35He took the account details
18:36And then you ordered him to make a phony transfer into that same account
18:40Now, why would I do that?
18:42Because my client is a long-time resident of Summer Bay with substantial support
18:46And you knew your chances of winning were remote, to say the least
18:50Then how come I won with such a huge margin?
18:52Because you smeared my client in the lead-up to that election
18:55You know, I didn't really need to do that
18:57He did steal $10,000 from the surf club
18:59May I remind you, perjury is a very serious crime, Mr. West
19:03And so is the defendant's family intimidating the witness
19:06I beg your pardon?
19:08What exactly are you suggesting, Mr. West?
19:10Last night, Alps to its grandson, Richard Dalby, threatened me
19:13Oh, Your Honour
19:14I was leaving a meeting, he bumped into me and he took a swing at me
19:17Do you want to press charges?
19:19No, I just want this whole thing to be over
19:20Yes, well, that I can help you with
19:23You are excused
19:25I trust there are no objections, Miss Bellingham
19:32Are there any more witnesses?
19:34The defence rests, Your Honour
19:37The prosecution rests, Your Honour
19:47Maybe, Stephen
19:50Tell me the truth, Maureen
19:52What's the worst they can do to me?
19:54It's low-range fraud
19:55Worst-case scenario, hefty fine
19:57Maybe community service
19:58Will the defendant please rise?
20:05Alfred Douglas Stewart
20:07On the sole charge in this indictment, I find you guilty
20:09In considering your sentence, I am bound to take into account
20:13Your long service to the community
20:14And the trust that they have placed in you
20:17In view of that, I must also recognise that
20:20Stealing from them demonstrates the worst kind of greed
20:23In view of that, I'm imposing a custodial sentence
20:27Of no more than 12 months, but no less than none
20:30Oh, my God!
20:31Do it!
20:32Order!
20:33Do it!
20:33You can't do this!
20:34Alfred, you want to calm down
20:35How can I calm down?
20:37This is a set-up
20:37Alfred, please
20:38You won't get away with this, West
20:42I'll get you, you grub!
20:44Order!
20:44You won't get away with this, West
20:49You won't get away with this, West
20:57You won't get away with this, West
20:57You won't get away with this, West
20:59You won't get away with this, West
20:59You won't get away with this, West
20:59But if anyone should be looking over their shoulder
21:02It should be this guy
21:03The only thing keeping me positive in here
21:05Is knowing what I'm gonna do to Josh West when I get out
21:08There's more than one person who wants revenge
21:11How could I have possibly had anything to do with any of this?
21:14He's not getting away with it
21:15Home and away, tomorrow