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Charlie refuses to believe Angelo’s allegations about Hugo. Martha’s past comes back to haunt her. Ross arrives in town to meet with Charlie for a mysterious reason.
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00:01Hold me in your arms, don't let me go
00:05I want you to stay forever
00:09Lots of each day, come and away
00:17About that, I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I have to postpone.
00:20Something important's come up in the case, I need to deal with it right away, I'm sorry.
00:24No, that's fine. I mean, that's why you're here, to solve a murder, so it's okay.
00:27I'm running for council. You better prepare yourself for a big fight, because I plan to win.
00:42I'm investigating an international people-smuggling ring.
00:45Command doesn't think we've got enough to go on to press any charges at this stage.
00:49Who do you think's responsible?
00:51Hugo Austin.
00:58I'm sorry, but it just doesn't make any sense. I know Hugo.
01:01I mean, if you can show me some evidence, anything, that will tie him to people-smuggling.
01:05We don't have any hard evidence. Not yet.
01:08Well, doesn't that say anything? I mean, you've been on this case for months.
01:11The guy's clever. He knows how to cover his tracks.
01:16Now, it's not ironclad, but the circumstantial evidence we've got is strong.
01:19Yeah, but not strong enough to build a case that will stand up in court.
01:23Look, I'm not trying to run this down, but it wouldn't be the first time you've been wrong about Hugo.
01:29Like I said, he's smart.
01:30Look, Angelo...
01:31Look, this isn't about jealousy or a personal issue, okay?
01:35He's Jack's cousin. He's the last person I want to go after.
01:38But the evidence just fell that way.
01:41Okay, look, I know this much.
01:44What else can you tell me?
01:48There are 20 residents on that side of the creek, and all of them are on septic tanks.
01:53Uh-huh.
01:54They've been lobbying to the council for nearly 20 years to try and get town sewage,
01:58but this is something I can promise to fix.
02:02You're not listening to me.
02:05What are you looking for?
02:07I've lost my dive torch.
02:10And I am listening to you.
02:12I think your ideas are great.
02:14Really?
02:15Because I think I stand a chance at winning this campaign.
02:18Of course you do.
02:21Maybe it's in the car.
02:28The other night at the wharf, when we were on patrol,
02:30somebody yelled out to Clint in Indonesian.
02:32You said you didn't recognise the voice.
02:35No, but whoever yelled out, drop this.
02:37Remember?
02:38What, forensics managed to lift Prince off it?
02:40No, it's Clint, but this isn't a standard torch.
02:43It's a dive torch.
02:44What, Hugo isn't the only diver in the area?
02:47No, but he's the only one who's lived in Indonesia.
02:50We know for a fact that Hugo is aware that Clint is in the district.
02:54Now, to smuggle people from South East Asia, you need three things.
02:57Transport.
02:58You need an intimate knowledge of the region you're shipping from, and you need a contact on shore.
03:03Hugo ticks all three boxes.
03:05But there's nothing to say that Hugo's business in Indonesia wasn't legitimate.
03:08So why didn't I speak in the language?
03:11In two weeks, a semi-intelligent tourist can pick up 20 words or so.
03:15He did business and lived there for years.
03:17The day Clint did the runner from the hospital, Hugo had a conversation with him in Indonesia.
03:22I was outside on a phone call.
03:24I caught the tail end of it.
03:32What if Hugo is bringing Clint's family into the country?
03:36Yeah, and knowing I'm on the case, what if he told him to run?
03:38To forget about his family and just disappear?
03:44Look, this is all a very big if.
03:48I just can't see the Hugo I know, my friend, engaging in extortion and standover tactics.
03:54Then you don't know him very well.
03:56You know, he can be an intimidating customer when he wants to be.
04:01What about Gibbsy?
04:02We haul him out of Ramon, right?
04:03We set him up as bait, put a wire on him, tell him to ask Hugo for a ride on
04:07a boat to South East Asia.
04:09One minute into the conversation, the mic goes dead.
04:11I don't know where you get your information from, but you're dead wrong.
04:17If I were you, I'd go to court and take my punishment.
04:21It's the right thing to do.
04:23He's compromised.
04:24Mike's gone.
04:25Come, Bluston, get him out now.
04:27Get in the car, you idiot.
04:28They made me.
04:29Shut up!
04:32You have a choice now.
04:34I have a boat leaving tomorrow night.
04:36You tell the cops you're not playing, and you can be on it.
04:39Get yourself to Asia and disappear.
04:42But if you stuff me around again, you'll still disappear, but not in a way that you'd like.
04:48Ah, damn it!
04:51You're only guessing.
04:53Sure, but whatever Hugo said scared Gibbsy.
04:56He'd rather go to jail than nail Hugo Austin.
05:06Where did you come from?
05:08Originally, I was born on the floor of a bog V-dub car, McGeer, in the middle of the Scottish
05:12Marsh.
05:12Inverness, to be exact.
05:14Listen, I've got a gift for you.
05:15Something to atone for abandoning our date.
05:17Oh, no, you didn't need to do that.
05:19Yeah, I did.
05:19Absolutely, I did.
05:20And I'm sorry for the delay.
05:21It took me a while to track these down.
05:25Oh, wow!
05:26A Maltese truck driver by the name of Debra Canning made a special detour between Polly's
05:30Lollies in Lakesville and Candy Corner in Hutchins Bay.
05:33You know, Salvador Dali once designed a lollipop wrap.
05:361958, I think.
05:37I can't believe that you remember the one little thing I said about liking these.
05:41Does that mean I'm forgiven?
05:48I don't know what Palmer's doing, but he's got the local press feeding out of his hand.
05:53Yeah, he's certainly popular.
05:55I'm having trouble convincing Madge Wilkins not to vote for him.
05:58What are we doing wrong?
06:00Yeah, well, it's never too late to capture the public imagination.
06:03We just need a strategy.
06:06You could always call for a public debate.
06:09Wait, that's what got me over the line in the 94 CWA campaign.
06:14Putting him on the spot isn't such a bad idea.
06:16If he has to talk about issues up front, people are going to realise he's all hot air.
06:21That's if he agrees to do it.
06:23Yeah, he'll probably run a mile as soon as I mention it.
06:25Which will show voters just how shallow he really is.
06:28Good idea, Colleen.
06:32Oh, hello.
06:33I didn't know you guys were coming down for a visit.
06:35Uh, yeah, well, it wasn't intended, but Ross wanted to catch up with Charlie.
06:39Do you know if she's working all day?
06:41I called the station, but they said she's out on a job.
06:43Um, darling, Leah doesn't know anything about Charlie's movements.
06:46We'll track her down. There's no rush.
06:48Well, I'd rather do it sooner than later.
06:50Ross, would you just please tell me what this is all about?
06:53I'll try on my mobile again.
06:54Oh.
07:02You seem distracted, senior constable.
07:05Hugo Austin seems to court trouble, doesn't he?
07:09I'm just looking at the recent break-in and assault.
07:11Wondering if I can find a lead.
07:14Hard to know where to start with him.
07:16Attacked by a mysterious assailant under fire from an environmentalist.
07:19Death threats landing on his doorstep.
07:21Is there anything you want me to ask when I interview him this morning?
07:25Why would you talk to Hugo?
07:26There's no connection to the Blanco case?
07:28No.
07:29Hey, how are things with you and Angelo?
07:31It must be nice to be back on intimate terms again.
07:33Talking about bad guys, sharing secrets.
07:36I've got better things to do than talk about work.
07:38Who said anything about work?
07:41You have to try one of these. They're the bomb.
07:48Dad, hi.
07:51Uh, we're in town.
07:55No, I can't, but I can meet you at home for lunch if you like.
08:01Is there anything I need to be worried about?
08:04Okay, I'll see you then.
08:16What the hell are you doing?
08:18There are clear regulations about the number, type and positioning of campaign posters.
08:23If your girlfriend had done her research, then she would be aware of that.
08:27You're using the club for your campaign. Why wouldn't Martha?
08:29Well, if my campaign material has been incorrectly positioned, then it wasn't put there by me.
08:34Can we quit all the petty arguing and talk about what's important?
08:37Yeah, well, there's only one problem with that.
08:38You see, what's important to you certainly isn't going to be important to me.
08:42Fine. So we have different views.
08:44Let's tell people what they are.
08:46You know, that's what I thought campaigning was all about.
08:48No, no, I mean face-to-face. Get the community to ask us questions.
08:52I'm challenging you to a public debate.
08:54Sure. When?
08:56You're accepting?
08:58Yeah, of course.
08:59Contact my office and make a date.
09:01I'm looking forward to it.
09:08Did you see his face? He's got something up his sleeve.
09:11He's just trying to unnerve you.
09:13I'd better be prepared, otherwise I'm going to look like a fool.
09:15And I will help you tonight, I promise.
09:17But right now I've got to get home and get ready for a dive.
09:22And don't worry, Palmer's got nothing.
09:36You lost something.
09:40Don't you hate that? Makes you feel like a real idiot.
09:43Knowing you're the key to solving a mystery, but also knowing you're not bright enough to get it out of
09:46the situation.
09:48Is there something I can help you with?
09:50Hmm.
09:51I'm here to have a little chat about the murder of Grump, let go.
09:54Now, we detectives face a lot of obstacles on a case.
09:57Paperwork, long hours.
09:58Once I was even bitten by a monkey called Satchel.
10:00But what annoys us most are obstacles that shouldn't be there.
10:04I assume you're about to get to the point.
10:09Your brother's fantastical story about seeing Charlie Buckton in bed at the time of the murder.
10:14Hmm.
10:15He wasn't alone.
10:17Ruby saw her too.
10:19Yes.
10:19They're very pleased with themselves, aren't they?
10:22But we both know Xavier's lying, and I know he's lying to protect his girlfriend.
10:26So as an older brother, you should set him straight before he gets himself into any more trouble.
10:30Impeding a police investigation is no small matter.
10:33I'm aware of that.
10:34Then why don't you make him aware that juvenile detention is not worth it?
10:38Kids his age should be out there having fun.
10:40Slashing tyres and that sort of thing.
10:44I would really hate to see him do a five-year stint in a correctional facility just for being a
10:48love-lorn idiot.
10:53Wouldn't you?
10:58I hope to find what you're looking for.
11:07If I'd known you were going to be so stressed, I would never have shown you Charlie's file last night.
11:11I'm damn glad you did.
11:12Ross.
11:13It's all right, nothing to worry about.
11:15I just need to talk to her.
11:16Yeah, so you keep telling me.
11:19Ross, I am her counsel.
11:21Whatever you have to say to her, I need to know about two.
11:25Yeah, she'll get going.
11:26She'll be on a break soon.
11:27Well, you're not going on your own.
11:28I'm perfectly capable of getting there and back.
11:30I am having a good day.
11:32Well, good day or not, I'm driving you.
11:36Um, Leah, can I settle with you for that slate?
11:39Yeah, that's fine.
11:41It's a taxi button and his charming bride.
11:43What brings you here?
11:45Family business.
11:47Oh, no doubt.
11:48You're all about it from Charlie.
11:50Hi.
11:51Hey.
11:51Isn't he?
11:52Yeah, brain tick.
11:54There you go.
11:54Enjoy it.
11:55But I've been sucking on the odd lollipop to get me through.
11:57Take that.
12:07Take that.
12:08Meaning this family's all the day.
12:10You make the arrangements and I'll be there tomorrow night.
12:13Deal?
12:13Perfect.
12:17Coming, Dad.
12:22Hey.
12:22Hey.
12:23Sorry for coming around with that calling,
12:24but I thought I might just be lucky enough to catch you.
12:28It's fine.
12:29What can I do for you?
12:30Um, I've just had Robertson in my face
12:34and he thinks Xavier's lying about the alibi
12:37and he wants me to talk him into admitting it.
12:40Right.
12:40Well, to be totally honest,
12:41it sounded far-fetched to me, too.
12:43I haven't managed to poke any holes in Ruby's story.
12:46But you've still got your doubts.
12:49Well, they're sticking to it better than you'd expect
12:51if they were making it up.
12:54So what do I do now?
12:56Should I say something to Xavier?
12:59Look, obviously it's not in my interest
13:01to have their alibi fall apart,
13:02but if Robertson had any hard evidence,
13:05then he wouldn't be trying to rattle Xavier through you.
13:07In other words, he's bluffing.
13:10He's going on his gut, yeah.
13:12But it's probably best that you have a word with Xavier anyway.
13:16Hmm.
13:18Can I get you a coffee or anything?
13:20Uh, thanks, but I've got a group of clients waiting.
13:23I've already wasted half the morning
13:24looking for my damn dive torch.
13:26Um, anyway, look, I'll keep informed
13:28on how things go with Xavier.
13:30Yeah, that'd be great.
13:31Hi, Ross.
13:32Hi.
13:33Oh, Charlie, great.
13:34You're here.
13:35Dad, I'm sorry, I can't talk right now.
13:36Something's come up and I've got to go to the station.
13:38Can this wait?
13:39I really don't want to put it off.
13:41No, I'll be half an hour, that's it.
13:42I can meet you at the surf club after that.
13:44Bye.
13:52Must be a relief to have your girlfriend back on side.
13:54Imagine it took a lot of apologising
13:56and grovelling on your behalf.
13:58You know, I've got work to do.
14:00Same work Charlie had to do by the look of it.
14:03She was reading Austin's file this morning.
14:05It's good to see she's taken an interest in your work again.
14:08That's supportive.
14:10Steve, I bet you're a big romantic comedy fan.
14:15Me too.
14:16You ever seen Sleepless in Seattle?
14:18What has that got to do with anything?
14:20Well, apart from being an awesome movie,
14:22it's about how fate intervenes to bring two people together.
14:24In this case, it's lovers.
14:26Though, I think fate intervenes in all our lives
14:29to bring us closer to others.
14:30Friends, siblings, fathers and daughters.
14:34Hi.
14:35Angelo.
14:36How was lunch with your father?
14:38Could you excuse us?
14:47Didn't know your dad was in town.
14:49He's waiting at a surf club for me.
14:51Look, I just ran into Hugo.
14:52Hugo, he let it slip that he's missing his dive torch.
14:57You're kidding.
14:57Well, there's nothing to prove
14:58that it's the same torch that we found.
15:00Well, we don't need proof.
15:02I'll just let him know that we've got it.
15:04If he's in as deep as I think he is,
15:05then he's going to get nervous.
15:06He's going to start looking over his shoulder.
15:08Well, if he's as smart as you say he is,
15:09he's not going to start making mistakes now.
15:11So we're about to find that out.
15:15If you're right about this,
15:16it's going to hurt a lot of people.
15:18You guys' family, Martha?
15:19Yeah, look, I don't feel really good about that, OK?
15:21But if he's involved in people smuggling,
15:23he has to pay.
15:24Yeah.
15:26Come along to the debate.
15:29Everybody welcome.
15:30Find out what your candidates really stand for.
15:33Tea and biscuits provided.
15:35The great debate.
15:37Don't miss it.
15:43Well, I'm hoping you'll give us full coverage on this.
15:46We're both very eager to put forward our ideas.
15:49Yeah, of course.
15:49I'll do an interview.
15:51Great.
15:52Well, look forward to it.
15:53Thanks.
15:54Bye.
15:55That was the coastal news.
15:56They're going to cover the debate,
15:58which will be great exposure.
15:59Oh, pet.
16:01Exposure is the last thing we need right now.
16:04Why?
16:04What's wrong?
16:05John Palmer's using dirty tactics to bring you down.
16:09Just like Hugo said he would.
16:22I told you I don't want to discuss this with you.
16:28Hello again.
16:29If you're looking for your husband,
16:32he's just over there.
16:33No, I don't want to talk about this here, okay?
16:36I need time to think.
16:41I'll leave you to pick up the pieces, shall I?
16:59Hey, Martha.
17:00Uh, I'm having trouble getting through to the landline,
17:03and your mobile's just going through the message bank.
17:06Anyway, I just wanted to let you know I'm coming home soon.
17:12So, how was your dive?
17:16Charlie mentioned you were going out this afternoon.
17:20Right, um...
17:21Good.
17:22Pretty standard.
17:24Yeah.
17:25Why do you care, anyway?
17:27I was just asking.
17:28She said you lost your dive torch.
17:31We found one the other night.
17:33Someone dropped it down at the fish markets.
17:35And you think it's mine?
17:36Well, what are the chances?
17:39Right, look, I don't really know what you're getting at.
17:43And thanks for the concern,
17:45but I found it.
17:47It was on the boat all the time.
17:48I don't know why I didn't see it.
17:52See ya.
18:03I was going to warn you,
18:04but my phone's been ringing non-stop all afternoon.
18:06Oh, it's killed my chance.
18:08There's no point trying to get voters now.
18:10As much as I'd love to give Palmer a serve,
18:13it's only going to make him happier.
18:16Hugo, concentrate.
18:18Oh, I'm sorry.
18:19It's just...
18:19It's hard when you look so hot in this photo,
18:22like smoking hot.
18:23Be serious, please.
18:24I am.
18:25You've got nothing to be ashamed of.
18:26I am not ashamed.
18:28I did it.
18:29It's in the past.
18:30The people that matter know about it,
18:32and they're fine.
18:33But the voters, on the other hand,
18:35it was hard enough getting them to take me seriously as a candidate.
18:43You know I haven't been crazy about you taking this on from the start.
18:47But if it's what you really want,
18:49you need to stand up and fight.
18:52Really?
18:53Yes.
18:54You work hard.
18:55You care about this community.
18:57And you're going to nail Palmer to the wall if he steps out of line.
19:01If you're smart enough to turn this back on him,
19:03people are going to respect you even more.
19:05I don't know.
19:08Hey, if I'm anything to go by,
19:10this photo hasn't had a negative effect at all.
19:14Quite the opposite, in fact.
19:18Don't be silly.
19:19Of course you're welcome to stay.
19:21Oh, thanks, Leah.
19:22And you make yourself feel at home.
19:24We're just going to get changed, okay?
19:32Ross, I didn't realise this was going to be more than just a one-day trip.
19:36I don't want to go back without seeing Charlie again.
19:39And you still won't tell me what's going on between you two.
19:46Ross, if something's wrong, I need to know about it.
19:51I'm sorry, would you look at me, please?
19:54Darling, I hate seeing you like this.
19:57But if there's anything I can do to make things easier,
19:59or if I can help in any way, I...
20:01I'm sorry, Morag.
20:02It's between me and my daughter.
20:29Oh, Martha, how are you holding up?
20:32Excuse me?
20:33Oh, I thought you might be distressed.
20:34I heard about the posters appearing around town.
20:36Yeah, I bet you did.
20:37Uh, listen, think what you want.
20:39I am not involved in this.
20:41Either way, it doesn't matter.
20:42It's bound to come out sooner or later.
20:45I took the liberty of calling the club
20:47and cancelling the booking for the public debate.
20:50Why would you do that?
20:51Well, I guessed you wouldn't be going ahead with your campaign.
20:54Well, you guessed wrong.
20:57I will see you at the debate.
21:07Next time on Home and Away.
21:09Oh, another poem.
21:11Maybe it is your little dream boy, Romeo.
21:13They're on to me.
21:14You've got to stick to the plan.
21:15Timing is everything.
21:16Flirt like there is no tomorrow,
21:18and if he plays along, then you know you're onto something.
21:20Okay, guys, let's get into it.
21:21I wanted to tell you that your kid didn't really look to me.
21:24What?
21:25Robertson's not an idiot.
21:26He'll be watching you like a hawk.
21:27We'll be fine.
21:28We just need to stay cool.
21:29You're lying.
21:30It's written all over your face.
21:32He loves you, Ruby.
21:32He didn't do anything for you.
21:33I didn't kill the guy.
21:34I didn't go near him.
21:35Then you better hope you know Ruby as well as you think you do.