Episode 6 Love, Lies & Records

This programme contains some strong language.

A Slovenian girl was murdered.

There are accusations against Ramin's wife.

She gets rid of troublemakers.

They're knee-deep in trafficking, sham marriages...

-You told me you were a woman.

-There's no other way.

Believe me, it's not just some romantic notion.

Who are you texting, Kate?

Where are you going?

I wish I hadn't told you now.

Will you stop it?!

You didn't tell me, I found out. Give me that!

Those photos were nothing, it was all innocent.

Yeah, sure! Do you think I'm completely stupid?

And what about what you were texting him?!

-"It'll kill me if you leave."

-I didn't...

-Was that nothing too?

..mean it like that! And I didn't send it.

Yeah, cos I took the phone off you before you could delete it!

He's just a friend.

You've had sex with the man.

Once.

Liar!

I'm not lying! It was Christmas and I was drunk, we both were.

I don't want to talk to you, or see you again, ever.

Please don't say that! Where are you going?

-We need to talk.

-I've got nothing to say to you.

Jesus, I don't want to even look at your face! Leave me alone!

What am I going to tell Lucy and Tom?

The truth. You've been shagging someone else.

Don't be so ridiculous.

Yeah, it is bloody ridiculous! You're a grown woman.

Where did you do it? Some sordid hotel room? In a wood somewhere?

At work.

In the strong room.

Jesus Christ.

Well, if there's any justice in the world, someone will find out

and the pair of you will get the sack.

They already know.

It was on the CCTV footage.

Great.

So I'm a laughing stock as well. Nice to know!

Is Dad cross?

Oh, er...with me.

-It's nothing to do with you.

-Where's he going?

-Er, he had to go back to work.

-Why are you crying?

I'm not, I've just got something in my eye, that's all.

What was all the shouting about?

Oh, nothing.

I just... I didn't want your dad to go back to work, that's all.

He's on a murder case, so he's got to be there.

Mam didn't like him doing nights either.

I might need to nip out for an hour, would you be able watch Lucy for me?

-Yeah.

-I don't need watching, I can look after myself.

Where are you going?

I said to James I would nip round if I got the chance.

-Where's Happy going to sleep?

-In the kitchen, in his basket.

Why can't he sleep in my room?

Can you just do your homework, get yourself ready for bed,

and I won't be long.

Hiya.

Hi. Um, I'm sorry to call round at this time of night,

but I really need to speak to Rick.

Yeah, course, come in.

I thought I heard your voice. Everything all right?

No, um, Rob saw the photographs that Olivia had sent,

and, er, I ended up telling him everything.

He's left.

-For good?

-I don't know. He wouldn't tell me where he was going.

Come through.

So, at least it's out now, and...

And what?

We don't have to tell lies any more.

You must've wanted him to know, or you wouldn't have told him.

You could've got round the photos,

there's nothing there that could prove anything.

He saw all your texts,

and what I was writing back to you.

So, there wasn't really any point in lying.

What was your text?

I was asking where you were going.

Where are you going?

Brighton.

There's a senior registrar's job, I rang them and they want to meet me.

-Great.

-I thought it'd be a clean break and I could start again.

Well, I'll make sure I give you a great reference then.

Kate!

I'm just trying to do the right thing.

I haven't got the job yet, I might not even get it!

Where are you going?

Back home, to my family.

Sometimes you say horrible things to me.

Like you deliberately want to hurt me, punish me for something.

When all I've ever done is be honest with you!

If you don't want me to go, tell me.

I don't want to stand in your way.

I'm leaving for you, because I can see what this is doing to you.

And you told me to my face I was causing chaos in your life.

I don't want that for you.

And I don't want to end up getting hurt either.

So, when is your interview?

Wednesday morning.

I'm driving down tomorrow night.

And when are you back?

I don't know, it depends.

On what?

If I get the job, or a second interview...

But the most important thing is what you decide to do.

OK.

# No tears for us

# No tears for us

# Think love and wear a smile

# Our dreams have magic because

# We'll always stay

# In love this way

# Our day will come. #

Who's a good boy?

Lucy, I can't do this, I don't understand it.

She should be doing her own homework.

-Why didn't you do this last night?

-I think my phone's working again.

I was looking after Happy, he was crying.

I've no idea what significant figures and expanding brackets are.

Dad understands it.

Yeah, well, your dad is not here.

Liam, will you please help her with it?

And you, could you just leave the phone, and go out and do the bins,

-because it's recycling.

-Why me?

-Because I said so.

Beth's mum and dad are splitting up, she's well upset.

Well, that's maybe not a bad thing if they're not getting on.

Better than them arguing all the time.

Are you and Dad splitting up?

Don't be stupid! They've just told us they're getting married.

You just concentrate on your homework.

I'm going to have to go see her, make sure she's all right.

Tom, bins! Now, please!

I can't do this. It's different from when we used to do it.

Who's going to do my homework?

Hi! Oh, er... Thea and Joanne, isn't it?

-Sorry, I did your notice.

-I thought you looked familiar.

We're a bit early, but we've come straight from the airport.

Right, well, if you'd just like to follow me, then?

You look like you've had some good weather.

If you don't get good weather in Barbados, you're unlucky.

Hello! I'm so sorry about this.

It has to be done,

or there was no point going through with the wedding.

I hope you haven't come back especially?

Well, we sort of did,

cos we were supposed to be flying directly into New York,

but we'll call and see Joanne's parents again while we're here.

Well, at least something good's come out of it.

The person who rang us said we could claim for expenses.

Our friends have had to have a day off work as well,

so I'm afraid we've had to charge for their time.

OK. Er... Well, if you'd like to just sit in here

while we wait for your friends, we'll get this sorted.

How much?

£2,400.

Am I going to get sacked?

No, it's not your fault.

You look different today.

I've got some make-up on and a different hijab.

It's my fiance Farooq's citizenship.

-What, today?

-Yes, and my parents are coming to watch.

Hey, do you want to do it?

Oh, no. I couldn't, I'd be frightened I'd get something wrong,

-but I'd like to help.

-OK.

Thank you so much.

I think he'd like it cos he's really nervous.

What about?

It's a big deal, him becoming a British citizen.

He's been working 12-hour shifts at the hospital and then

going straight to his citizenship course, he's been so tired.

He did that for 12 weeks straight and the test was still really hard.

Honestly, he told me there were questions like,

"How many Members of Parliament are there?"

God, really? I wouldn't even know that!

Neither would I, and I've lived here since I was four and a half.

If you just want to make a start on that...

Morning. Er, Joanne Woodhall and Thea Cottrall are in registration.

They're claiming £2,400 expenses.

It's going to throw a spanner in our accounts

and raise a few eyebrows at the GRO.

I, um, rang Marcia, and suggested a meeting, I've let immigration know.

They should be here soon, and then we can work out what we're doing.

Are you all right with this?

Never done anything like it before, I'm a bit nervous,

but I'll do my best.

Do we know who else is coming yet?

They didn't say.

Did he come back?

No.

Are you all right?

Not really, no.

I feel like shit, couldn't sleep.

No, neither could I.

Who's doing the Danny Belmont and Saskia Green wedding?

Is that Danny Belmont who used to play for Leeds?

I think he said he was a footballer.

Well, I did their notice, so I guess it's me.

Let them know I'll be out in a minute.

Can I do the wedding with you?

It might be our last one together.

'Hi, it's Rob, please leave a message.'

Hi, it's me again.

Just wondering if you wanted to meet up for lunch so we could talk.

I know you might not want to,

but if you could at least ring me when you get this message.

Sorry, I didn't know...

Sorry, I just came to put a letter on your desk...

No, it's fine, it's all right. It's fine.

You can keep the scarf.

I wondered where my make-up bag was.

What's wrong, James?

I don't know.

I thought I could do it.

I'm not sure I can.

It's not the clothes.

It's going back to...

It's just stressing me out, I just, it...

It doesn't feel right.

Is it like denying who you are?

Yeah, it's exactly like that.

I know that feeling.

I told Rob about Rick last night.

How did he take it?

Not good.

He packed a bag and left, and I don't know where he is,

and he won't answer his phone.

I don't know what to do, and what to tell the kids.

-And now Rick's leaving as well.

-Oh, come here. Come here.

I'm sorry.

About what? Here's me blathering on about my problems...

Oh, no, you're struggling.

It doesn't matter about me.

It does.

Where's Rick going?

He has applied for a job in Brighton,

he's heading down there tonight.

He's not going anywhere without you.

He's going there because of me.

Because I said my life was in chaos. He's trying to help me.

Who do you want to be with, Kate?

The truth is...

..I have no idea.

Thank you.

Oh...

I'd better get myself sorted.

I've got to do this footballer wedding.

There's going to be photographers and journalists all swarming around.

Better get my lipstick on.

Do you know, I have got a nice, natural colour

that would really suit you.

There you go.

That's not really your colour.

KNOCK ON DOOR

I'm coming!

Have you seen James?

Yeah, I'm here. What is it?

Your sons are in admin, I've been looking for you.

Oh, God, really?

-Oh, James!

-Yeah?

You are going to get me shot, the pair of you.

Why aren't you at school?

We wanted to talk to you.

We didn't want to do it at home, in front of Mum.

We didn't want to upset her.

We know you like dressing as a woman.

I found some clothes in the garage, in the picnic hamper box.

At first, I thought they were Mum's, but...

It's not just that I like dressing as a woman, Jaden.

It's more than that.

I think I've known for a long time that I'm...

..sort of...

..trapped.

Trapped inside a man's body.

Does that make sense to you?

Our history teacher, Miss Bell, used to be a man.

She told us she had to have all the hair on her face

and chest lasered off, and it really hurt.

Is that why you left us?

I didn't leave you.

I would never...

..EVER leave you.

Your mother was very upset and asked me to go.

I wanted to explain things to you.

But the truth is, I just didn't know where to start.

We really miss you.

We know you're not happy, and neither is Mum.

So, we think you should just do what you want,

as long as we can see you, and you'll still be our dad.

I'll always be your dad.

Nobody could every change that.

I couldn't believe it when that ref showed you the yellow card.

Honestly, I was shouting at the telly...

I'm sorry, but where is she?

Well, she shouldn't be long.

It's just, I've an appointment to get me gels redone in half an hour,

and who's all this for?

We bought the full package.

Sorry! I got delayed.

Oh, I was told this was going to be a big celebrity do,

and there would be photographers and newspapers...

-They were all going to be here.

-No, that's after.

This is just the legal bit.

The wedding's this afternoon at Kirkstall Abbey -

-we've got fire-eaters and jugglers.

-I think you've got confused.

This is your wedding, this is where you commit to each other,

to the exclusion of all others for the rest of your lives.

Kirkstall Abbey, presumably, is where the after party is.

Er...

-Where are your witnesses?

-For what?

-To witness your marriage.

Leanne's me maid of honour, she's supposed to be one of my witnesses,

but she's having her spray tan and hair done.

My brother's our other witness,

but he's over at Kirkstall Abbey, making sure everything gets sorted.

Well, you've got 15 minutes to get two witnesses.

I said they should have come with us, but you wouldn't listen!

Who are we going to get in 15 minutes?!

We can make a few calls, there's bound to be someone who can come.

He was an amazing footballer.

Well, that's good to know.

You're pissed off with me, aren't you?

I don't want to go and work in Brighton.

Don't go, then.

Excuse me, do you have two minutes?

-We have to have two witness...

-We need a witness...

-What are you doing?

-Could you do me and my girlfriend a favour,

-and be our witness?

-Sorry, we've got a taxi waiting.

HORN BEEPS

-We're not going to get married!

-Excuse me, sir...

-No.

Janie's not going to make it and Leanne isn't picking up!

-What are we going to do?!

-I'll think of summat.

Excuse me, how old are you two?

I'm 14 and me brother's 11.

-Did you used to be that footballer?

-Yeah, that's right.

-Are you old enough to be a witness?

-Oh, don't be so stupid!

Hiya, I wonder if you could help us?

We've been really thick and we've forgotten our witnesses.

Excuse me, mate, I need a witness...

Our main wedding's at Kirkstall Abbey this afternoon.

We just need two people for, like, five minutes.

Sorry, but we've got a meeting.

Well, we are a bit early.

-Oh, you'd be a complete life saver!

-Really?

Danny! Danny! I've got two!

Thanks, guys.

What are you going to do about Elle, if you get the job?

She's not my responsibility.

I found out her dad didn't have a brother, he had two sisters,

so that guy was just trying it on.

I've notified the police.

So you're just going to dump her, then, are you?

I haven't got the job yet.

And if I do get the job, I'll let her know where I am.

Will you let me know?

DOOR OPENS

We've got our witnesses.

-Sorry, what's your names?

-Anne Marie.

Hi, Kate.

She knows mine.

Hi, thank you for helping out.

They haven't got long, cos they've got a meeting,

but I said it's not going to take long. Shall we just start?

We're gathered here today to witness and celebrate

the marriage of Saskia Louise Green and Daniel John Belmont.

We come here today not to mark the start of a relationship,

but to acknowledge and strengthen a bond that already exists.

Can I just remind you that this is your actual wedding?

I know, you said.

Well, can you please stop looking at your watch?

Saskia and Daniel, do you, with your two witnesses present,

willingly and of your own accord agree to be joined in marriage?

-Yeah.

-Yeah.

If you agree with the question, could you answer, "We do"?

-Right.

-Sorry.

Will you promise to care for each other in the joys

and sorrows of life, come what may, and share

the responsibility for growth and enrichment of your life together?

-We do.

-We do.

Please repeat after me.

I, Daniel John Belmont, take you, Saskia Louise Green,

to be my lawful wedded wife.

I, Daniel John Belmont, take you, Saskia Louise Green,

to be my lawful wedded wife.

I'm sorry, can I just interrupt for a minute?

-People don't normally stop...

-If we're doing all this now,

what are we going to say later on this afternoon?

Whatever you'd like to say to each other.

I explained, we couldn't get married at Kirkstall Abbey cos

-they don't have a licence to do it.

-You never said that!

I, did, babe. You just didn't listen.

We're getting married now, and we're having a service at Kirkstall.

I just thought somebody here was going to be there this afternoon.

Did you read the pamphlet that I gave you

when you came in to do your notice?

-She lost it.

-I gave it to you!

-She didn't.

Look, if this helps, maybe I could see

if someone could come along to the Abbey...

Oh, that'd be brilliant, you could do it all again.

We will have to check the rota.

We've got a citizenship this afternoon.

We're happy to pay.

We don't expect summat for nothing. We've got loads of money.

She had a blueish tint when she was born,

and they told us her oxygen level was well below normal.

They confirmed that she had a congenital heart defect,

and to expect the worst.

Well, at least you got to hold her properly.

We're so grateful for the time that we had with her.

And we're going to have a proper funeral for her tomorrow.

So we'll register the twins' births first,

and then we'll do Rosalind's death.

Um, which twin was born first?

Scarlet.

She might have to have another operation when she's seven months,

but she'll be much stronger then, and it won't be as frightening.

The surgeon's brilliant, though. In fact, the whole team were.

Mr Hussain saved Scarlet's life.

She's such a brave little girl.

You two must've been through the mill.

I've left you at least six messages.

Yeah, I've listened to them all.

Why didn't you ring me back?

I needed time to think.

What about the kids and our joint responsibilities?

You weren't thinking about joint responsibilities

when you were shagging Shitface.

-You're not needed, mate.

-What?

You go anywhere near my wife again,

and I'll break every bone in your body.

She's not your wife.

You bastard!

Well, it's all new to me, and I'm a bit nervous,

but hopefully I can pull it off.

And we're all pretty sure it's this Marcia woman?

-All the evidence points to her.

-It was her that asked

if they could bring their subsequent notice forward.

She married a foreign national herself, Ramin Rajavi,

evidently Amir's cousin.

They started divorce proceedings as soon as he got his citizenship.

-Really?

-Yeah, and she didn't disclose that.

I thought Rob might have told you.

We're very impressed with Steven's recording device.

It just looks like a regular office phone,

but transmits really good sound to our receiver.

Which we're locating in the strong room,

where all our video recording equipment is kept.

Well, does it have to be in the strong room?

We could set something up in my office.

Well, if we have the CCTV screen and everything in the strong room,

it makes sense to do it there.

I just thought that it might be a little bit cramped

-if we're all in there.

-I'll set the phone up

in the interview room, so you don't have to worry about doing anything.

So the idea is to get Marcia to mention payment

and to procure another bride

for a prospective Non-European that needs a visa.

Think I know what I'm doing.

And what about the young girl that was fished out of the canal?

That's my department.

Absolutely, and as soon as we've nailed the sham marriage

and the trafficking, it's over to you, Rob.

So, er, what time are they coming in?

4:30. Talia's booked out Interview Room Two.

Will you excuse me for a minute?

You stayed with her last night, didn't you?

-What are you talking about?

-Anne-Marie.

I saw the way you looked at her.

Are you mental?

I know, Rob.

You know fuck all! Don't project your crap onto me.

Just cos you've been shagging about doesn't mean I have.

-I can't deal with this.

-Who's running away now?

Do you want to talk about this, or don't you?

Not here, for God's sake.

So how many sham marriages do we think this Marcia

has been involved with?

If she's been operating for three years, then it could be significant.

Everything OK?

-Everything's fine.

-Yeah, no problem.

Keep me posted, then.

I'll catch up with you outside.

Judy, I have a cheque here for £2,400 from Danny Belmont.

Goodness, what's that for?

Services from the registrars, and a donation.

That's amazing!

Yeah, they forgot to book someone in for their ceremony,

so I'm going to need someone to cover for me this afternoon.

It should be enough to cover the expenses claim for the correction.

That's very generous of them.

Are you going to be back for my meeting with Marcia and Amir?

Yeah, I should be.

Well, she'll be waiting for you.

What did you do to your lip?

You should see the other guy.

Don't tell me you've been fighting.

Not fighting, no.

I just punched him a couple of times,

I wanted to rip his head off.

You're right about Anne-Marie.

She has got feelings for me...

and I could've gone there...

..but I chose not to.

Right. Well, I've only got your word for that.

That should be enough.

SHE SNIFFS

Why did you want to get married?

Er...

A fresh start. Commitment.

Cos I believe in it.

I've still got to take me holiday.

We could get a last-minute deal, spend some time together,

see if we can get through this.

Kate, the guests are here for the citizenship.

Yeah, I'm coming.

What's happening to us?

I don't know.

We're always late.

Two minutes, that's all. They won't have even started.

I said half past at the latest.

Thank you for taking time with us.

It's not a problem at all.

It's not often we register a birth and a death at the same time.

Mr Hussain!

It's Scarlet's mum and dad.

Oh, hello. I'm sorry,

I sometimes don't recognise people outside of the hospital.

How's the little poppet doing?

Fantastic. She's a real little hungry nose,

and she screams her head off when she wants feeding.

That's what we like to hear.

We were just telling James how you saved her life.

She's a little fighter.

I'm the registrar. I'm very pleased to meet you.

We're here for the citizenship.

Oh, that's just where I'm headed. They're always a bit late.

If you want to follow me. Look after yourselves, OK?

See you.

I'm so happy she's doing well. Well done.

-Hey!

-Here they are!

-Oh, you made it.

-Thank you so much.

Only just. I had to drag him away from the hospital.

It's so good you're here. Thank you.

Oh, um, Farooq, this is my boss, Kate, and this is Jamie,

one of our registrars, and this is my mum and dad.

Lovely to meet you.

Sorry, I didn't realise you were Talia's parents.

Why should you? No problem at all.

Scarlet's parents are such lovely people, devoted to their baby girl.

I know, and they couldn't speak highly enough of you and your team.

It was tragic that we couldn't save her twin sister,

but we did everything we could.

I bet.

So, um, where do we sit?

Oh, anywhere you like, it's up to you.

Follow me.

I can't believe he hit you!

I gave as much as I got. What did he say to you?

He wants us to go away on holiday.

What?

Right, ladies and gentlemen, if you can all now take your seats, please.

The chairs that have cards on them are for our new citizens.

Now, our superintendent, Kate Dickenson, would just like to

say a few words before she introduces you to the Lord Mayor.

-Thank you.

-Thank you, Judy.

Good morning, new citizens, and on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II,

the government, the council, and the people of Yorkshire,

we'd like to give you a warm welcome into our community.

Now, I know the hoops and tribulations that a lot of you

have gone through to get to this stage.

It must take great courage to leave your homeland

and seek a life in a new country and take on a new nationality.

Such a choice is not taken lightly.

Whatever the reason, you being here, bringing your skills,

your work ethic and your culture into our community

can only enrich all of our lives.

So I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all

for choosing Britain, and particularly Yorkshire.

I'm going to hand you over now to our Lord Mayor, Jim Henderson.

APPLAUSE

I think Rob stayed at Anne-Marie's last night.

What? He's shagging her?

I don't know. I'm not sure.

But there's definitely something going on. I could feel it.

And she told him that she still fancies him.

Right, I get it.

That's why he's asked you to go away with him - guilt.

Hey, what you doing here?

We've come to see you.

I'm just heading out..

This is Alenka, Eva's brother. Um, no, sorry, sister..

Listen, Amir and Marcia are coming in later, so...

Just a little time, please.

Now I have internet at safe house, I mail Alenka that Eva's dead.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Does she understand what I'm saying?

SHE SPEAKS OWN LANGUAGE

-Kate, we've got to go.

-I know.

I'm sorry, I've got a wedding to go to.

She have a letter from Eva. I can explain it for you.

Look, I don't have time to read it just now,

but could I take it with me?

Filip is bad man.

Who the hell's Filip?

And his sister.

THEY SPEAK OWN LANGUAGE

Look, I'll come to the safe house when I've finished work,

and we can talk it through. OK?

-But we...

-I'm sorry.

THEY SPEAK OWN LANGUAGE

BELL RINGS

What are you going to say at this thing?

Don't know, I'll just make it up.

Hopefully I'm going to get THEM to speak.

Excuse me, are you from the registry office?

Yeah.

Oh, thank God, he phoned me and asked ME to marry them,

but I said it's hard enough coming up with a Best Man's speech.

Where's Danny?

He's over there, but I've, er...

I've got to warn you, he's a bit pissed.

How pissed?

Cos if he's drunk, well, technically we can't marry him.

Well, technically he's already married,

only we're not telling anyone.

Right, well, we have to be back at the town hall in less than an hour,

so shall we just get it started?

Yeah, no problem.

Ladies and gentlemen, if you can please start to take your seats,

please. Thank you very much.

Hiya, mate, if you could let Saskia know we'll be ready for her

in two minutes, all right? Brilliant.

Remind me again why I agreed to do this.

£2,400 expenses claim for the registration error.

Yeah, that'll be it.

So what time are you setting off?

It depends.

On what?

On what you say to Rob.

Well, if you're buggering off to Brighton,

I might as well go on holiday with him.

Who says I'm going anywhere?

You did.

I said I was going for an interview,

but only if you were going to be with Rob.

I'm not going to stick around if you're with him.

Where are you going to sit?

I don't know.

They've already got their certificate.

I'm not really needed, am I?

Yeah, you are.

Is that one free, mate?

-Yeah. Yeah, Course.

-Cheers.

You all right?

I know, I'm a bit pissed, but this is the best day of me life.

MUSIC: Here Comes The Bride

You look beautiful.

Oh, thanks, babe.

Family and friends, we're gathered here today to celebrate

one of life's greatest moments.

Today is all about love and commitment.

Saskia and Danny have decided that they're in it for the long run.

So getting married.

It's kind of weird, isn't it?

You're both stood here, all dressed up, looking glamorous,

hair and nails all done, flower in your lapel,

and everyone you care about is looking at you.

So why do we do it?

No idea!

LAUGHTER

Er, yeah, I understand that.

There's been times in my life when I've thought that as well.

But over the years of doing this job,

I've had a lot of time to think about it.

No matter who we are, where we're from, or what we believe..

..we know that when we love, we're doing something right.

And that's why you're both standing here today,

and why we are all here to watch.

Cos we are reminded that the ability to love

is the very best part of our humanity.

So I would like to ask Danny and Saskia

if they would like to say a few words to each other.

No, I don't want to say nothing. Um, he's good at talking.

Danny?

Right, well, you've been a bloody nightmare for the past five weeks.

LAUGHTER

I'm sorry, she has.

We've rowed every single bloody day.

That's cos I've had to do everything!

But you know I love you to death,

you know I do, and I wouldn't change a thing about you.

You ask my mate Gavin what I said first time I met you.

What did I say, Gav?

-He said you were going to marry you.

-There you go.

Cos I knew I wanted to spend the rest of me life with you.

It's a good job I said yes, then.

LAUGHTER

And it's that simple.

For some people, it is.

Do you know? I wasn't sure at first,

but I think they do really love each other.

They're easy with each other, they can say what they think.

-I loved what you said to them.

-I meant it.

Did you know the first time you met Rob

that you wanted to spend the rest of your life with him?

No.

I didn't really like him at first.

I thought he was an arrogant prick.

You were right.

No, I shouldn't have said that, I'm sorry.

He's not an arrogant prick.

It's just that he's got you.

So what did you think the first time you met me?

-"He's gay."

-Shut up!

I did! You were talking to James and standing really close to him,

and you were whispering something in his ear,

and I remember thinking, "He is definitely gay".

I was standing near him cos I could hardly hear what he was saying.

There were road works outside the town hall. Do you remember?

I could hardly hear meself think!

And then I introduced myself to you,

and you turned to look at me, and I realised you weren't.

So how's this all going to end, Rick?

I don't know.

SHE SIGHS

I love you, Kate.

So who are we waiting for besides Kate?

Er, Matthew said he might make it,

but we should start without him if he's not here.

And it's a wedding celebration she's gone to?

Yes, yeah. The service itself was this morning.

And do two registrars have to be there?

Sorry we're a bit late. The ceremony was a bit chaotic.

Marcia, Amir and his cousin are sat in registration waiting,

so we should probably make a start.

And is everything all ready and been tested?

Yep, phone's switched on to transmit and record,

and we've got clear sound and picture in the strong room.

I've got the key.

I'd best head through, then.

What?

SHE SIGHS

Are you going to be all right?

I think so.

Sorry for keeping you waiting.

No problem. I think we were a bit early.

Well, come through, please.

Take a seat.

DOOR CLOSES

Um...

I wanted to have a word because I know Amir's on borrowed time,

visa wise.

I've already had a letter saying I have to leave before the 18th.

And if they send him back, God knows what he'll face.

I'm known to them now,

so they'll be waiting for me when I get off the plane.

Where did you do it?

I'm not going to answer that.

-JUDY ECHOING:

-Of course, it goes without saying

that anything we discuss within these four walls is confidential.

It's terrible that someone is persecuted

just because of their religion.

I have a friend in exactly the same situation.

He's from Nigeria, and I'm in regular contact with him.

-He's a lovely young man.

-Right, most of them are.

He's a devout Christian, and he's been persecuted for his beliefs.

I would dearly love to get him a residency permit as a family member.

I'm not bothered about this man from bloody Nigeria.

I'm concerned about Amir and what might happen to him

-if he's sent back.

-Ramin, keep calm.

-Of course you are.

It's no good shouting.

But I have a solution which might be mutually beneficial.

Our vicar, Father Andrews,

is more than happy to marry Amir by special license in the church,

out of the glare and under the radar of immigration.

And I, as senior registrar, can sanctify the marriage.

-How fast could that happen?

-Before the 18th.

Good.

But, and this is just a question...

..would you be able to find a bride for Ezinwa to marry?

No problem.

Can she be eastern European, or does she have to be English?

Doesn't matter.

I'm thinking of a friend of mine, but she lives in Romania,

so there would be costs involved to bring her over

and to make it look convincing.

How much are we talking about?

Er, anywhere between £6,000 and £10,000.

-Yes!

-We've got her.

-Let's get in there.

-No, wait.

-I'm sure the church could raise that kind of money for him.

-What for?

What about the money we paid you for Kristina?

You're still going to marry Kristina, but in a church this time.

HE SIGHS

What you looking like that for?

What if don't want to do it?

What if I want to tell the truth and face the consequences?

No, Amir! Don't say anything.

Stop that right now. We are all trying to help you.

This whole thing has taken it's toll on Amir,

and he's feeling very depressed.

I am sick of lying.

More lies upon more lies. I'm fed up of being frightened.

I don't want to do the whole pretend thing again.

I've had enough.

If they don't want me here, I will go back to Iran.

What about what I want, mm?

Living here, the restaurant, my citizenship.

Everything I did was for you.

We're nearly there. Please be patient.

It will never happen, Ramin.

Never.

They're gay.

There's no humanity any more, they're just immigration statistics.

It's disgusting.

Marcia Rajavi, I'm arresting you on suspicion of human trafficking

-and the murder of Eva Kowalski.

-What's going on?

-It's OK.

What on God's earth are you talking about? You are crazy.

I told you I was with my sister on the night Eva...

..if you do not mention when questioned...

..was murdered, and she told you the same thing. We were at a party.

..may be taken down and given in evidence.

I barely even knew Eva, she didn't even work for me.

I don't believe a word that comes out of your mouth. You're coming

-with us to the station.

-I want to speak to my solicitor.

The room has been rigged with a camera and a recording device.

We've heard every word that you've said.

THEY SPEAK OWN LANGUAGE

But it's all right. It's OK.

You should've been honest with us.

We could've helped you earlier.

How? What could you do?

We came over here together in 2012, and were denied asylum.

But an Iranian friend of mine knew Marcia,

and she offered to marry me for £6,000.

We only had enough money for one of us to marry.

And we saved up enough money for me to do the same.

Well, Ramin is now a British citizen,

and because of the same-sex marriage law of 2014,

you can now marry each other.

Really? We could do that?

-I don't believe it!

-Well, it's true.

-And I can keep my citizenship?

-Yeah. I don't see why not.

His visa runs out in four days, though.

Surely if a notice of marriage is in the throes of being processed,

well, that's going to go in his favour.

I promise you...I love him.

I've always loved him.

Where's he going to get a notice that fast?

We could do it now, if you like.

Ramin's driving licence and his decree absolute.

Amir's passport with his visa that's about to run out,

-and can you apply for reduced notice?

-OK.

Is this how it normally is?

Oh, no, it would normally be done in an interview room.

So, Ramin, Amir, it's your love that has brought us here today.

What you've been through, your strength, courage and determination

to be together is an inspiration to us all.

-Thank you.

-It's our pleasure.

Would you like to face each other?

Are we getting married?

No, this is just your notice of intention to marry.

You can have the ceremony in a few weeks' time.

This is just Kate's way of doing things.

Amir Mamersia,

do you intend to take Ramin Rajavi...

..to be your partner for life?

I do.

Thank you.

And encourage him in everything that he does?

-Yes, I do.

-Thank you.

And do you lawfully agree to register

your formal intention to marry?

-That's exactly what I want to do.

-Yes.

There is no greater thing than two human souls

feeling that they're there for each other, in grief and happiness.

To be at one with each other...

..in silent, unspoken memories.

We know you had an elderly Pakistani gentleman lined up for Eva to marry.

That is rubbish. Who told you that?

And we also know she didn't want to go through with it.

You married her off three times before,

only this time, she wasn't playing ball any more.

So what happened, Marcia?

Did she threaten to go to the police and tell us what was going on?

Don't answer that.

Did you think it would be better if you shut her up?

-She wasn't even one of my girls.

-My client has no comment...

No, no, no, I'm not taking the rap for that.

I might have found friends of mine to marry non-EU men...

-For money.

-I need some time alone with my client.

Yeah, sometimes, they pay me expenses.

Like six and eight grand a time.

Sometimes, but I would never hurt any of them, not like Lara Resnik.

Lara?

Lara was terrified of you.

Oh, give me a break, Lara is terrified of no-one.

She is a very good actress.

Then why would she report Eva missing?

Oh, come on, you're a copper.

To throw the scent off her.

She is a very clever, manipulative young woman.

Her brother, Filip, sourced girls from Slovenia,

and sent them over here on cheap flights.

She met them at the airport and then either married them off,

sometimes two or three times, and in between got them

to work ridiculously long hours, and took most of their pay.

I know that she was at the airport the other night,

waiting to pick up three new girls who were due to fly in,

but I think immigration picked her up first.

Where did they pick her up, departures or arrivals?

I don't know. I just assumed it was departures, but I'll find out.

Do you really believe there's no greater thing

than two human souls feeling they're meant for each other?

Yeah, of course I do, or I wouldn't have said it.

No message from Rob, then?

Er, no, not yet.

Oh, just the person I was looking for.

Me?

Do you have a minute, I need an interpreter?

Sure, no problem.

I'm going to have to go.

Oh, well, er, I won't be long. I'll come and find you.

SHE SPEAKS OWN LANGUAGE

Arrivals.

Jesus!

SIREN BLARES

"My dear Alenka, I hope this letter reaches you, and you can help me.

"My life is desperate here in England.

"I have very little money, no phone, or way of contacting you.

"Everything that Filip said was a lie.

"His sister, Lara, is not a nice person..."

Lara, open up!

"..and there was no work for me here in a hotel or restaurant."

In!

"She has forced me to marry three times, and wants me to do it again.

"Sometimes I have to sleep with the men like a prostitute.

"I have said no this time, but she has threatened to kill me,

"and I'm frightened for my life.

"Please send money, as I'm desperate to come home.

"Your loving sister, Eva."

It's me. Will you ring me as soon as you get this message?

I have got a letter that Eva sent her sister.

Where's Rick?

Oh, he had to go. He said to say ta-ra.

You all right?

Did he say when he would be back?

No.

He asked me not to schedule him in for anything next week.

Hi.

I've got to go, she's just got back now. I'll see you tomorrow, OK?

I'm teaching him how to lift his paw up when he wants a treat.

-Good boy.

-Great!

Have you seen your dad?

No.

Has he rung, or have you spoken to him?

No.

He's been on two walks today.

Tom, have you heard from your dad?

No, and Mr Roddy said I've got to pick my options by Friday,

-and I'm definitely not taking geography.

-Right.

-Me and Bethany are going to Newcastle tomorrow.

-What for?

We're thinking of doing a degree in Marine Biology.

Well, er, me and your dad were thinking about going away,

and wondered if you would look after the dog.

Nobody's looking after him, Happy's my dog.

Where you going? Cos you said you were going to take me and Ben

to the airport on Saturday morning to go to Paris.

KNOCK AT DOOR SHE SIGHS

I know this is a bad time for you,

but I can't do it, Kate, and the boys don't want me to.

It's all right. Come on in.

It's only for a couple of days while I get myself sorted.

I brought wine.

Job well done.

If the CPS doesn't throw it out.

I think I've made the biggest mistake of my life.

What are you talking about?

Rick.

I should never have let him go.

I think I love him.

Well, where is he?

I don't know.

Halfway to Brighton by now.

PHONE RINGS

Yeah?

Hey, it's me.

Where are you?