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Kim’s life continues to spiral as Tara’s allegations spread around town, Lucas is heartbroken when he discovers Matilda has fallen for another guy, and Tony embarks on a surprising new career.
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00:00Drew, if you want a job, I can give you one as a gardener and a pool cleaner.
00:04But after school, don't.
00:07And in exchange, you and Belle can have one hour of supervised time after each shift.
00:13Okay.
00:14You know, I like her.
00:16As a friend, or...?
00:35Sorry, Maddie.
00:37I can't.
00:38No, it's okay.
00:53Hey.
00:54Hey.
00:56Hey, how was your day?
00:58Yeah, it's all right.
01:00What did you get up to?
01:01Not much.
01:04Well, hey, it's still a nice day outside.
01:06Why don't we get change and go for a run?
01:08Nah, I don't think so.
01:11Come on, you haven't left the house in two days.
01:13Your fresh air will do you good.
01:15Well, maybe later.
01:17Cheer up.
01:18Maureen's going to be here in the morning.
01:19She's sure to have some good news.
01:21Yeah, you know, Rach, she's wasting her time.
01:24It all comes down to my word against Tyrus.
01:26No, no, it's not that cut and dry.
01:28Look, in the end, the court has to choose between the son of an accused murderer
01:32and the underage daughter of a police superintendent.
01:34Now, I know who I'd believe.
01:36Hey, but you're innocent.
01:37You're telling the truth.
01:37Well, it doesn't matter.
01:38Another town have already found me guilty.
01:41Oh, come around.
01:44Look, I...
01:45I'm sorry, I'm sick of whinging you about this whole thing.
01:49I'm going to make a coffee or something.
01:51Do you want one?
01:53Oh, hey, just leave that.
01:54It's just bills.
01:55I've already checked it.
02:11Dane.
02:12I've got a private session with Mel.
02:15The kiss this afternoon, what was that about?
02:18I'm sorry.
02:19It's just a spur-of-the-moment thing.
02:21Don't be sorry, it was nice.
02:22But why did you run off like that?
02:25I just suddenly remembered something Mel said.
02:29People aren't supposed to get with each other when they're in counselling.
02:32Not supposed to, yeah, but we like each other and we're good together, so why not?
02:38Or did I get it wrong?
02:39Is it just me who feels this way?
02:42I like you too, Maddie.
02:44A lot.
02:46It's just...
02:47I don't know that a full-on relationship is the way to go right now, you know?
02:51After all we've been through.
02:54I suppose.
02:56We're still friends though, right?
02:58Absolutely.
03:00Dane, are you out there?
03:02I'm coming.
03:07Okay?
03:21Thanks again.
03:22What?
03:23Letting me take the job, you won't regret it.
03:25Well, just as long as you stick to your side of the bargain, no more acting out, no more
03:28dumb tricks like doing a runner.
03:30Sure, whatever you say.
03:31Just as long as you get to hang with Belle, right?
03:33Well, just as long as you keep your mind on the job during working hours.
03:36It's got a job made.
03:37Is that against the law or something?
03:39Of course not.
03:40Just don't forget about your Belle Checks down the station.
03:42Great.
03:42Thanks for reminding me I'm a criminal.
03:44Shouldn't you be out trying to track down the real pyro?
03:46Drew, don't start.
03:48Now, here's your lunch and have a good day.
03:49Thanks.
03:50Finish the rastery?
03:53Someone's got a short fuse this morning.
03:54I'll get a juice to go, thanks.
03:56Well, he does have a point.
03:57What are you doing to catch that pyro?
03:59As far as the police are concerned, the investigation's closed.
04:02Look, personally, I agree with you.
04:04I don't think that Drew's our pyro either.
04:06But the evidence is what it is.
04:07So you're going to let an innocent person take the blame?
04:10A can of kerosene was found in his room.
04:11There's no getting away from that.
04:12We had to make an arrest.
04:13Oh, you know Drew didn't start those fires.
04:16That's for a court to decide.
04:18Dan, where'd you go, mate?
04:19Here you go, mate.
04:19I just went into Drew.
04:20He said he's on his way to work at Amanda's.
04:22What's going on?
04:24The yard is your focus for today.
04:26I want the lawn mote, the edges trimmed, and then you can put the clippings in the compost bin.
04:33When you're ready, Drew.
04:35Yeah, sorry.
04:36Once you're finished with the yard, you can start on the swimming pool.
04:39I want it thoroughly cleaned, and also, once you're done there, you can sweep the pavers.
04:48You'll find all of the equipment that you need in here, including the controls to the automatic sprinkler system.
04:53Now, you need to set that sprinkler for two.
04:55We haven't had any rain in a while, so it'd be nice to give the garden a good soak.
05:01All right, Tinkerbell, you've proved your point.
05:04Love a boy who can't take his eyes off you.
05:06Now, go back inside.
05:07Drew has a lot of work to do.
05:11Now, don't forget the sprinkler at two.
05:13It's most important.
05:14But you can start on the lawn first.
05:16Yes, boss.
05:18Amanda.
05:20I want a word.
05:22I can't believe you're letting Bill and Drew get their own way.
05:25Again, you've undermined what I'm trying to do with him.
05:26Well, we tried your way, and it didn't work.
05:28What, for two seconds?
05:29Leah and I had to come to a compromise, or the kids would have left town for good.
05:32You are rewarding them for bad behaviour.
05:34And they have promised to change their behaviour.
05:36Look, this arrangement is going to work, Dan.
05:39You have to trust me on this.
05:41And you can close the gate on your way out.
05:50Hey, should we be here soon?
05:52Yeah.
05:52How you doing, mate?
05:53Did you sleep any better?
05:54Yeah, a little bit.
05:57Well, that's a bit early for visitors.
05:59Yeah, it's Morag.
05:59It's a case conference.
06:03Ah, good.
06:04You're up.
06:05We've got a lot to get through.
06:06Well, I'll leave you guys to it.
06:08Uh, no, Jack, one moment, please.
06:10There's something you might be interested in.
06:13I've been making enquiries into Tara O'Neil's background, and it turns out that she has a police record.
06:18What for?
06:18Well, here's the intriguing thing.
06:20I'm unable to gain access into that file because it's been sealed.
06:24That's unusual.
06:24Yes, isn't it?
06:25Any idea why?
06:26I couldn't say a pen.
06:27Well, let me say it for you.
06:30Superintendent O'Neil is probably pulling strings on his daughter's behalf, correct?
06:33Hang on, before we go down.
06:35Well, who else would be in a position to block outsiders from reading that file?
06:38Yeah, who else would want to?
06:40Precisely.
06:41I think Tara has a lot to hide, and I want to find out exactly what it all is.
06:47Jack, can you gain access to these files?
06:49Well, hang on a minute.
06:50I don't think I should be getting involved in this.
06:51Oh, come on, Jack.
06:52There must be something you could do.
06:53This is our best break yet.
06:56This could be our one chance to clear Kim's name.
07:04Hey, how'd you go?
07:05Did you get onto the database?
07:06Against my better judgment, I brought up Tara O'Neil's name, but...
07:09But?
07:10The file's empty.
07:11Her records have been deleted.
07:12You're kidding.
07:13Isn't that interesting?
07:14Oh, Tara's files are disappearing everywhere.
07:17First the hospital, now the police station.
07:19Someone's going to a lot of trouble to cover up her tracks.
07:22Yeah, well, it's obviously her father.
07:23We don't know that.
07:24Well, it's got to be someone with influence and authority, or do you have an alternative
07:28suspect?
07:29Well, no, but...
07:30That's it.
07:31I'm going to talk to Tara face to face.
07:33Rachel.
07:33No, you are not.
07:34The situation is difficult enough as it is, Rachel.
07:37Yeah, but something has to be done.
07:38She's lying, and he's protecting her.
07:40Yes, and something will be done, but that is my job.
07:42Luke Morag knows what she's doing.
07:44Okay.
07:45Fine.
07:46Right.
07:48Time to trot out the Bellingham persuasive skills, I feel.
08:02Miss Bellingham.
08:04What are you doing here?
08:05Superintendent.
08:06Um, I'm here because I'd like to clear up a little mystery.
08:10It seems your order's records have disappeared from the police database, and I was wondering
08:14if you could shed any light on that.
08:16What exactly are you implying?
08:18Oh, nothing at all.
08:18It's a very straightforward question.
08:21I assume you're here in your capacity as Kim Hyde's solicitor.
08:24Then you must know that previous charges have no bearing on the current case.
08:27I don't know why you bother looking for them.
08:29Now, if you'll excuse me.
08:31Um, look, I'm sorry.
08:32I seem to have got off on the wrong foot here.
08:34Superintendent, you're a very good police officer.
08:36You're a good man.
08:37And, um, like all of us, you like to believe the best of your loved ones.
08:41Well, sometimes that leap of faith can cause trouble.
08:45Um, I'm speaking from personal experience here.
08:47You see, teenage girls have an uncanny knack of manipulating their elders.
08:51I've heard enough.
08:53Um, please.
08:54Look, all I'm asking is that you speak to Tara again.
08:57I mean, don't you think you owe it to yourself to find out if you're supporting her for the right
09:01reason?
09:02I'm a father.
09:03That's reason enough for me.
09:04Oh, I appreciate that.
09:07Um, but if, let's say, you were contemplating putting your career on the line for her,
09:12don't you think you should know the truth?
09:14Tara's told me the truth.
09:15Oh, are you sure about that?
09:17Because you think about the ramifications if she hasn't.
09:20Not only for you, but also for Kim Hyde.
09:23Now, that young man's life could be ruined.
09:24And all I want is to see justice.
09:27That's what we all want, Miss Bellingham.
09:30Now, I think you should leave.
09:33Certainly.
09:35Superintendent.
09:41Who was that?
09:43Morag Bellingham.
09:44Kim Sawyer?
09:46What'd she want?
09:47Ah, it's nothing important.
09:49Sweetheart,
09:51you know this business with Kim Hyde?
09:54You got your facts straight, didn't you?
09:56Yeah, why?
09:59You don't believe me.
10:00No, that's not what I'm saying.
10:02You think I made it all up.
10:03How could you, Dad?
10:04After everything I've been through,
10:06do you have any idea how humiliating it is,
10:09repeating all those horrible details?
10:12And for my own father not to believe me.
10:15Darling, I believe you.
10:16I do.
10:17It's just I had to be sure, that's all.
10:19I never make anything like that up.
10:22Never.
10:23I know.
10:24I know.
10:27Oh, she's got him wrapped right around her little finger.
10:30I managed to ruffle his feathers briefly,
10:32but other than that, nothing.
10:34You know, Tara's missing files are the key to all this,
10:37and it's my hunch that they contain something damaging to her credibility.
10:41Yeah, but how can we expose her if we can't get a hold of them?
10:44Well, files don't disappear entirely without trace.
10:46I'll just have to try and get hold of the original copies of the investigation.
10:49It's going to take forever.
10:50We need to do something now.
10:52Look, I want to talk to Tara.
10:53Rachel, I have told you already.
10:54Look, I'm a trained psychiatrist.
10:56I know how to get through people's defenses.
10:58I have no doubt, but I still can't let you speak to her.
11:00Why not?
11:01Because it would look as if you're harassing the victim.
11:03I just want to get her to tell the truth.
11:04It doesn't matter.
11:06The prosecution would have a field day.
11:08I know you want to help, but like I said before,
11:10we should just stick with Morag's advice on this.
11:12Guys, you're going to hear this.
11:13You may have seen reports in today's press.
11:16Well, this brave teenager has agreed to tell of her ordeal
11:19at the hands of a sexual predator.
11:22At 11 o'clock today,
11:23Yabby Creek FM will bring you an exclusive interview with Tara O'Neill.
11:27A chance for you to hear her side of the story.
11:30Don't miss it.
11:32They can't be serious.
11:34I'm impressed.
11:35A week ago, you couldn't cope with anyone seeing you burn.
11:38It hardly bothers me now.
11:40I know that it has nothing to do with the person I am inside.
11:44The person you've come to like?
11:47I'll never be perfect, but I'm happy with who I am.
11:51Obviously, last week's breakthrough did the trick.
11:53You've come on in leaps and bounds since then.
11:57In which case,
11:59how would you feel about going home?
12:02Really?
12:03I can't see why not.
12:05Oh, that would be awesome.
12:06Now, you would have to come back for a session once in a while,
12:09but essentially, you are now an outpatient.
12:13Thank you, Mel.
12:14Can I just call my mum?
12:15Yeah, of course you can.
12:17Yeah, of course you can.
12:22Never mind together.
12:24No, you can never mind together.
12:41How can they get away with this?
12:43It's wrong.
12:43It's all right, mate.
12:44More eggs still might be able to get it stopped.
12:45Yeah, Jack, and if she doesn't,
12:47if Tara goes on air with his accusations,
12:48no one is even going to listen to my side of the story.
12:51Surely this is illegal.
12:52I mean, how can you expect a fair trial now?
12:55How'd you go?
12:56Look, I'm sorry.
12:57I did everything in my power to get an injunction.
13:00I even ran the station and threatened to sue them out of existence,
13:02but they wouldn't back.
13:03The time in the Northern Districts is 11am.
13:06On the line, as promised,
13:08we have Summer Bay teenager Tara O'Neill.
13:11Here we go.
13:11Tara, in your own words,
13:12can you tell us what happened?
13:14It started when I joined the gym.
13:16I wanted to get in better shape
13:18and someone said it was a good place.
13:20And it didn't hurt that the guy running it was pretty hot as well.
13:23Go on.
13:24I guess he must have thought I was okay too,
13:26because we started flirting with each other straight away.
13:29I can't believe this.
13:30He seemed really nice, really kind, you know?
13:34He was always asking questions about what I liked,
13:37what I wanted to do with my life.
13:39He seemed really interested in me.
13:41Well, it's called conversation.
13:43Anyway, one afternoon when the gym was empty,
13:47we ended up, you know, getting it on.
13:51Okay.
13:52Where did this happen, Tara?
13:54In the change room.
13:58Straight after, he told me he had a fiancé and dumped me on the spot.
14:03How can she just lie like that?
14:05It's all right, Tara.
14:06I thought he loved me.
14:07I thought he cared.
14:11But all the time, he was only after one thing.
14:14This man took advantage of you.
14:17It's unfair.
14:19He knew I was only 15.
14:21It's all right, Tara.
14:23We'll go to a break and let you get yourself back together.
14:25We'll be back after this.
14:28That's even more damaging than I feared.
14:33Are you serious?
14:35I would love you to run the gym.
14:36Yeah?
14:37Well, yeah.
14:38I mean, you're perfect for it.
14:39You have PE training.
14:41Most of the kids in town know you.
14:43And the big plus is you're a well-respected member of the community.
14:46Parents trust you.
14:47Okay.
14:48Just so you know, Amanda, I've spoken to Kim about it
14:50and he's got no problem with me taking over, so that's good.
14:53Nor should he.
14:54I'm the boss.
14:55Right.
14:56I don't actually have any experience running a business.
14:58Oh, that's the easy part.
15:00You will pick it up in no time.
15:01But, Amanda, I know nothing about staff rosters and bookkeeping and stuff.
15:04Well, maybe you should get Beth to give you a few pointers.
15:06Yeah, but, you know...
15:07Tony, are you trying to talk yourself out of this?
15:09No, no, no, not at all.
15:10Great.
15:11Well, let's get started, then.
15:12You can open up the doors this afternoon.
15:14It's a sabi.
15:15But don't I need some time to sort of, you know, settle in and get to know the ropes?
15:18Oh, you'll get the hang of it.
15:20It's not rocket science.
15:22Look, Tony, the longer these doors stay shut,
15:24the more likely my members are going to drift away.
15:26I need to keep the cash flow coming in.
15:29Okay.
15:29Just as long as I know that you're going to be there to back me up all the way, yeah?
15:33I'm sorry.
15:33I am and will continue to be a silent boss.
15:37Strictly hands off.
15:38The everyday running of the business is completely up to you.
15:41I just want to see a profit at the end of the month.
15:43So, do we have a deal?
15:46We have a deal.
15:47Great.
15:49Welcome aboard.
15:50You'll be brilliant.
15:53Thank you very much.
15:55Hey.
15:56Congratulations on you, mate.
15:57I've just landed a new career as a gym manager.
15:59That's great.
16:01Okie dokie.
16:02What's up, mate?
16:03You've been holding that glum face all day and last night as well.
16:06No, I'm fine.
16:07Yeah, look it.
16:10Okie, I'll back off.
16:11Okie, but if you need to talk to me, I'm just going to be next door here.
16:14In the gym.
16:17How cool is this?
16:23Yep.
16:24I can't wait to see you too, mum.
16:26Ok.
16:26Bye.
16:31What's going on?
16:33Mel's letting me go home.
16:34Can you believe it?
16:36So you're just going to leave me here?
16:38Stalk on my own?
16:40Well, I'll be back for day sessions.
16:43Alright.
16:44I can stay a day or two longer if you want.
16:46Yeah, I was joking, ok?
16:48I can survive without you.
16:51Who was that guy that you were arguing with before?
16:54You saw that.
16:57That was Gareth.
16:58He's my brother.
16:59I didn't know you had a brother.
17:00What was the fight about?
17:02Mel said I was ready to go home too.
17:06But it turns out the olds don't want me there.
17:09What?
17:09They say I haven't dealt with the drugs and booze yet.
17:12But you have.
17:13You've dealt with them really well.
17:15They don't trust me.
17:17Whatever.
17:18It sucks at home anyway.
17:20That's so unfair.
17:20You can be trusted.
17:24Not everyone believes in me like you do.
17:29I wish we weren't going.
17:47Why are you doing the dishes?
17:49Oh, I finished the garden and the pool and you went around to ask what to do next, so I'll
17:52just...
17:52Wow, you're a fast worker.
17:54I've done everything properly.
17:55You can check if you want.
17:56Oh, I already have.
17:57And I'm impressed.
17:58You're very neat and professional.
18:00And you've obviously got a knack for gardening.
18:03There you go.
18:04There's your first pay.
18:06What?
18:06Fifty bucks for three hours' work?
18:08Oh, well, think of it as part advance payment and part vote of confidence.
18:12And if you keep up these high standards, there'll be plenty more bonuses coming your way.
18:15Thanks.
18:16Oh, um, you might want to mention to your Uncle Dan how well this arrangement's turning out too.
18:20Yeah, definitely.
18:23Well, okay, we did have a deal, so you guys can spend some time together.
18:27Finally.
18:31No, downstairs, thank you.
18:42I'm sorry I lost it, Jenny.
18:45Talking about it like this, I didn't think it'd be so hard.
18:49Yeah, well, we'll make this the last question, Tara.
18:52Why did you do this interview?
18:54I feel it's important to warn other girls about what can happen.
18:58That some guys will try to get away with anything.
19:01I didn't want Kim Hyde to get away with what he did to me.
19:05She just said my name on here.
19:06Could she do that?
19:07It's too late now.
19:07Our marriage will definitely help others.
19:09Thanks for talking to us, Tara.
19:11You're welcome.
19:12That was Tara O'Neill speaking exclusively.
19:14We have more of us.
19:16So much for a fair guy.
19:18You know, that little mix plays the media like a pro.
19:21So, Rachel, what makes a 15-year-old do something like this?
19:25Hello, Rachel.
19:27Where are you going?
19:28Oh, no, I have 24.
19:30No, you're just going to stir things up.
19:32Jack, stay here.
19:33Keep Kim here.
19:34I'll go after her.
19:35Rachel!
19:44Tara.
19:46Why are you doing this?
19:47Why are you telling these lies about Kim?
19:49They're not lies.
19:50It's because you're angry, right?
19:52He used me and dumped me.
19:54No, you came on to him and he turned you down.
19:57You wanted revenge, so you decided to smear his name.
19:59Isn't that right?
20:00I wanted to warn other girls about guys.
20:01Oh, Tara, stop lying.
20:04Do you have any idea what you're doing to genuine sexual assault victims?
20:07Sometimes when your lies are exposed and Kim's name is cleared, which will happen, you're just making it that much
20:13harder for girls with real complaints to be believed.
20:16If you have one shred of sympathy for them, if you have one shred of sympathy for them, you'll drop
20:20these fake charges against Kim before it's too late.
20:24Come on, Tara.
20:25Come on, Tara.
20:25You know that this is the right thing to do.
20:29You're just jealous because I turned Kim on more than you ever could.
20:34And I'm going to make sure that your precious fiancé ends up in jail where he belongs.
20:40Oh, you vicious little brat.
20:42Why can't you stop and see what you're doing?
20:45What the hell are you doing attacking my daughter?
20:47Why are you protecting her?
20:48Rachel, not another word.
20:49Open your eyes.
20:50Get off my property now, both of you.
20:52Wake up.
20:52She's lying to you.
20:53Get off my property, Dr Armstrong, or I'll call the police.
20:59You have just made a very big mistake.
21:07The fire bandit strikes again.
21:09Where have you been for the past two hours?
21:10But their prime suspect has an alibi.
21:14Except it could get him into trouble with his girlfriend.
21:17What is this about perving?
21:18What are the cops doing here?
21:19Will he risk his relationship to clear his name?
21:22And tomorrow...
21:23I want to leave Summer Bay.
21:25Home and away at 7.