Episode 4 Mayday

-You won't get away with it.

-I'm trying to help you.

I'm sorry your little boy hasn't seen this.

I'm going to see him. Angie's coming.

I've seen the end of the world.

I think Bad Seth killed Hattie.

Did Malcolm know the woods well?

Malcolm Spicer's suicide is as good as a confession.

You can sit there and let the whole town talk

or you can get up and do something.

I want to know how Mum died.

I don't talk about it. And you don't ask about it.

Why would Hattie be in our house?

-NDN.

-Next Door Neighbour.

It's you, Linus.

-What's that?

-It's hair.

No, it's not, it's a bird's nest.

She withdrew the complaint.

-Why?

-She changed her mind.

Why don't you believe me?

-Stop it!

-It's not safe here.

This programme contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting

You're up early.

Yeah. Couldn't get back to sleep. Thought I'd have a quiet breakfast.

Oh. I hope you enjoyed it. I'd better get the kids up.

Charli?

Charlotte?

Charlotte!

Charlotte!

-What's wrong?

-She's not in her bed...

-What?

She's not in her bed!

Charlotte!

Charli?

Charli?

Charlotte? Shit.

Charli?

-The door's not locked.

-I locked it last night.

-Are you sure?

-I... No.

-Someone could've got in.

-Charli?

-Charlotte!

-Charli?

Charlotte?

Charlotte!

Oh, my God!

Sweetheart, what are you doing?

What are you doing in here? Hm?

What's this? How did this happen?

Darling?

Why did you bite yourself?

Don't know.

You've been so worried. You've been so worried about Hattie, haven't you?

I'm not worried about Hattie.

I'm worried about Dad.

Dad?

Dad's fine.

Look.

He's not my dad.

Lay down.

That's it.

RADIO PLAYING

Why would she say that?

I don't know.

Did you see the bite marks?

Jesus, Fi, I don't know what's going on with her.

I want to take her to the doctor.

-No.

-She needs help.

Look, you know what you'll get - red flags, social workers,

all that child protection shit.

She's frightened of you.

Why is that?

Hm? What have you done?

Done?

You think I'd hurt my own child?

Listen to yourself!

Fi, you are bored, and playing detective.

Do not turn your delusions on me again!

-RADIO:

-'Breaking news now.

'Missing schoolgirl Hattie Sutton has reportedly been sighted

'at a local train station.

'Police have released CCTV images

'which they believe to be the missing schoolgirl.'

Hattie's alive.

Yeah.

'A girl matching Hattie's description was seen on camera...'

Oh, let's hope she's alive.

'Whilst the girl has yet to be confirmed as Hattie,

'the police have described the sighting as extremely significant.'

'These CCTV images appear to show Hattie Sutton

'waiting on a platform at a nearby train station.

'A spokesperson for...'

See? I told you she was fine.

'They are yet to confirm the girl is Hattie

'but remain cautiously hopeful about her identity.

'They once again appeal to the public

'and ask that anyone who might have seen Hattie...'

Why haven't you answered my texts?

Why didn't you tell me you were NDN?

I'm not.

There's been a sighting of her.

I mean, there's been lots of sightings,

but this time they have CCTV.

They seem pretty sure.

But you're not.

No.

Where was the sighting?

20 miles away at a train station.

They think she's meeting NDN.

Except you're here.

Dad?

Dad!

Bastard.

ANSWERPHONE: 'I'm not here right now...'

It's me. Where are you?

Call me back.

It looks worse in the daylight.

It's just paint.

Emulsion at that.

I'll get Dad's power jet and have it sorted in an hour.

I won't stay here.

I won't stay to have them burn the house down with me in it.

It's your home.

No. It belongs to the bank.

They can have it just as it is.

I don't want those bastards thinking they've won.

They have.

But I'm damned if I'm going to cry about it.

DOG BARKS

Oh. God!

Linus.

"Though in the trade of war I have slain men,

"yet do I hold it very stuff o' the conscience

"to do no contrived murder. I lack iniquity sometimes to..."

Linus!

I'm delighted you're honouring us with your presence, but you're late.

Worth the wait.

Is there something we need to talk about?

Wouldn't want to bore you, miss.

Othello's tragedy is that he had doubt.

I found this.

-That's a lot of cash.

-Yeah. It was in his briefcase.

Do you think it was a bribe?

Who's Linus?

I don't know, I thought you might have known.

Could be someone from the planning office.

Or a pimp.

-Or a lover.

-Or a mechanic. Or a gardener.

Oh, God, it's Ken from the Housing Committee. Complete git.

Gail!

Ken.

Have you heard the good news?

Oh, Christ, you're an Evangelist.

I can't believe no-one's told you.

Hattie Sutton.

She's alive.

Oh, thank God.

Thank you for telling us.

Yeah, yes, yes, thanks, Ken.

It's such a relief.

Isn't it? About Hattie?

I know you wouldn't hurt Charlotte. I didn't mean it in that way.

I was just upset because she was upset.

I don't know where my head's at at the moment.

I'm really sorry.

Forget it.

You've been a bit off with me and she's picked up on it.

I'll have a chat with her.

We'll fix it.

Hey, Charli.

I'm going to take you to school today.

I want Mum to take me.

Mummy's not feeling right.

Come on.

That's it.

Right, we're off.

-I'll call you later, yeah?

-OK.

Love you, Mum.

I love you too.

All right?

Mummy told me what you said.

You've always been a very clever girl.

And I know that you see everything, even if you don't understand it.

And you're right.

I haven't been myself.

You see, the thing is, someone accused me

of doing something bad at work

and I didn't do it.

But no-one would believe me. Not even Mummy.

And the funny thing is that when grown-ups get scared,

they don't seem like themselves.

But...

I'm still your daddy.

Look.

See? It's me.

You mean the world to me.

I love you more than anything, Charli.

And I will always love you.

Are you going to give me a little smile?

Just a little smile?

Just a tiny little smile for your dad. Come on.

Here I am!

I should be here for the next hour or so.

Why are you telling me this?

Save you the bother of spying on me.

I wasn't. I was behind you.

On a street with lots of other people who weren't spying on you either.

I don't mind.

You're allowed to look.

God, you haven't changed, have you?

Neither have you. You've still got those killer legs, Fi.

That won't work on me.

You don't know how to take a compliment any more, do you?

When was the last time anybody bothered to look at you properly?

You've got no right to talk to me like that.

Not after what you did to me.

What did I do to you?

You don't remember?

He's not mine, is he?

Don't be stupid!

Well, what then?

May bank holiday weekend. 1992.

What, I did something 20 years ago

and you're still pissed off about it? My God, what was it?

Get lost.

Tell me, please!

What time is it?

Morning.

I saw Hattie.

Yeah.

Just now. On the TV.

I held her hand.

I took the moss off her face.

It's not just in my mind.

She's out there, walking and talking.

The TV doesn't lie.

There was dew on her eyelids.

Can I just take you there and show you?

No, you stay here and rest.

It's been a long night. You get your head down.

BOYS TALK QUIETLY

-Pigs!

-Oi!

WHISPERING

WHISPERING

WHISPERING

Police!

Police!

Quick!

She's up there!

What?

She's up there.

MOBILE MESSAGE ALERT

(Shit.)

Linus, where are you going?

-I have to find Caitlin before she sees it.

-Linus!

MOURNFUL ORCHESTRAL MUSIC

Caitlin!

-Go back to your class.

-I want to see Caitlin.

And I've told you to go. Linus!

What are you going to do for her, offer her tea? What good are you?

Hey. Hey.

I saw her.

I was right all along.

That's it! Newcombe.

I'm going to be a while.

Is it her?

Yeah.

I...

We searched.

How did I miss her?

She was hidden very carefully. She...

She'd been dragged up into a tree.

Never seen anything like it.

What am I going to tell Charlotte?

I don't know.

Tell her it was an accident.

You all right?

All right, I'll see you later.

Hey!

Did you see it?

Relax.

We've got your back.

-What?

-The tree thing.

That was genius.

All those lame searchers walking round, staring at the ground,

and her up above all along.

Look, I'm sorry I blew it for you.

I didn't kill her!

Come on.

Everyone knows you went psycho after your mum died.

You're a weird loner, Linus.

Just like your dad.

We've just been waiting for something to happen.

Leon had his bets on suicide, but this worked.

JADEN SNICKERS

Four days out in the open...

I reckon that's enough time to kill the DNA.

I reckon you're safe, bro.

Explain this.

It's a love charm.

She gave it to me.

You're NDN. I knew it.

You know, I didn't ask to be sent this shit.

I don't believe in magic.

Did you get her pregnant?

What are you talking about?

I humoured her.

She was a delusional little girl who wouldn't leave me alone.

Just like you.

You won't get away with it.

I'm not in the mood for any more of your melodramatics.

I won't protect you.

Yeah? Off you go, then!

Good luck finding someone else who'll give you free bed and board.

Are you OK?

What was that about? Hm?

This is normal for us.

Do you want to come to mine and have a cup of tea, until he calms down?

All right, if you, erm... want to talk later,

or if you just want somewhere safe, you know where I am. Just...

OK. Thanks.

You have to leave.

I'll drop you off at the station, I'll give you some cash

and you never come back.

I was right.

Yeah.

I'm not going to run.

I don't want to hurt anyone ever again.

You're not to blame for what he does.

You shouldn't be punished for it.

It's not your fault you're like this.

I need to be locked up.

No. Please.

I want to meet my boy.

Let me see him.

I'm family.

Name, sir?

Steve Docker. You arrested me at the Moon Pond.

Sorry for your loss.

Angie.

You want a tea?

I keep making them but no-one drinks them.

I don't know what else to do.

Strong one. Ta.

Jo's upstairs.

I think she's asleep now.

Come here.

Steve...

this is Harry.

Hi.

Hi, Harry.

Go and play in the garden, yeah? That's a good boy.

Did you have far to come?

Long flight?

30 minute drive.

I always thought you lived further away.

It's what I wanted you to think back then.

What about now?

Now?

Well, we're here, aren't we?

< Oi!

You've got a good right foot, haven't you, Harry?

You're going to be a star, son.

Oi!

You know what's good?

Playing football on a beach.

Lovely sunshine.

You ever been on an aeroplane, Harry?

No.

Your mum wouldn't mind if we went on holiday, would she?

We could send her postcards.

What do you reckon, Harry?

Shall we fly away and see the world?

Seth.

You all right, mate?

I took the May Queen on May morning.

I took her into the forest and I sacrificed her.

You can't find the killer cos he's inside me.

OK. What exactly are you saying, Seth?

I killed Hattie.

OK, calm down. Calm down.

Look, I'm going to take you inside.

It's all right.

All right.

Bad Seth is...

is the darkness.

And does the darkness hurt people?

He takes things from them to make them unhappy.

And he knew that killing Hattie would make everybody unhappy.

Did you know Hattie well?

She was my friend.

She was born with a gift.

I don't understand what you mean.

She didn't scare me.

She was my friend.

But she could ruin your life if she thought you deserved it.

How could she do that?

With spells.

What kind of spells?

Old ones.

As ancient as the oaks.

She was the light.

Go.

Oh, no!

Oh, no.

Shall we go and get it?

How far do you think it's gone?

To China!

I'm sorry, Mr Docker, I'm going to have to ask you to leave.

We're getting the ball, we'll be back in a second.

-Harry, come here, babe.

-Your brother, Seth Docker,

has confessed to the murder of Hattie Sutton.

Given the circumstances,

the family have respectfully asked you to leave.

He's talking shit.

-You can't believe Seth, he's ill.

-Sorry, just go.

-He's deluded!

-Just walk away.

Angie! I want to see my son!

Poor girl.

This morning we all thought she was alive.

She was in a tree.

It can't have been Dad.

His back. At Christmas he couldn't lift Freddie, do you remember?

And he's what, two-and-a-half stone?

-So?

-So there's no way he could haul a dead body into a tree.

No way. This is proof.

It's over.

Over?

Dad isn't a murderer.

I'm going to call the police.

Yeah, yeah, you call the police.

Yeah. Put out the bunting.

Everything's going to be fine.

Maybe the police will wind up their inquiry before they find out

what your father really was.

Come on!

Here you go! Give. Give!

-Quickly.

-Give!

Alan!

Hello, Andy, what are you doing here?

Not a social call, I'm afraid, you got a minute?

Yeah, sure, come in.

-Still got it.

-Oh, yeah.

We've been interviewing Seth Docker and trying to untangle it all

and see if there's any reality to what he's been saying.

Like, he says that he burgled your house.

I think we'd notice if the telly was gone.

What about a rabbit?

Oh, my God! That's Mr Johnson, can I have him back?

Soon, you can have him back soon.

We need to keep him for a little while as he's evidence,

but I promise we'll take care of him.

Um. Can you just go up to your room for a minute?

What is going on, Andy?

Oh, you know I can't say, Al.

I'll let you know as soon as I can.

See you, Fi.

Thanks for coming.

Wait.

(Look, straight up. Do you think he did it?)

I think he played a part. Not sure what yet.

And he was in my daughter's bedroom?!

I'm sorry, Al.

I spoke to Mills.

He's going to contact Dad's GP.

Could not hide his surprise. Git.

This is all going to the Hospice Shop.

They need the money.

We need to get on with organising the funeral.

No. No funeral. No wake.

We have to, Mum.

I don't want some minister lying about what a great man he was,

-and how he looked after us all.

-Then I'll speak.

And say what?

That he was a Peeping Tom?

He was a pervert with a taste for teenagers?

We didn't know him.

All he left us is a list of creditors

and God knows how many secrets.

A small service, just for immediate family, so we can say goodbye.

He can't have nothing. Nobody has nothing.

Even the worst homeless junkie bastard gets a council funeral.

You honestly think a bunch of lilies

and a couple of hymns is going to buy him a place in heaven?

So what do we do, then? Chuck him in the sea?

Or just...just fling him in a skip?

Or just leave him out for the animals to finish him off?

He may have had his faults, but he was still my dad.

He betrayed us.

He gets what he deserves.

How can I help?

Yes, I'd like to arrange a cremation.

I see. Do you have a date in mind?

Yes, well, erm, today. Or tomorrow.

The soonest that's possible.

That's very short notice,

I'm not sure I'd be able to arrange a minister and cars...

Oh, no, I shan't be needing any of that.

No, just...just the cremation.

Flowers?

No. No, no service. No guests.

May I take a name?

Yes, Mrs Gail Spicer.

And the deceased?

My husband. Malcolm Spicer.

Oh, I had the pleasure of meeting your husband

at the Chamber of Commerce awards.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

It's OK. You don't have to pretend you liked him.

Then I shan't.

I do get people who come in, and they feel terribly guilty...

..because they're not grieving in the way that you'd expect.

Because they actually feel relief.

SHE LAUGHS

Yeah. You can't imagine.

My chiropractor once told me that your body learns to ignore pain.

You're not getting better,

it's just that your brain stops telling you how much it hurts, and

it just gets worse and worse over the years until...

..it just all falls apart.

Well, that was my marriage.

32 years of pain.

I'm only beginning to see the damage now.

Look, I won't be a minute. I'll just check availability.

Yes.

Tomorrow at 9am is free. Would that suit?

Perfect.

-Good.

-Yeah.

Perfect.

James...

The police have sent your dad's belongings.

It's Dad's phone.

Linus.

He's in here.

I can call him and find out who he is...

No, Mum, don't do that!

I've got a right to know who I was married to.

Right, so what are you going to do?

You phone this Linus, you find out more bad news and then what?

What, Mum?

There is nothing more you can do to punish Dad because he is gone!

We just need...we just need to accept that.

(I've got you now, Malcolm.)

You're enjoying this, aren't you?

When did you turn into such a bitch?

You're sick, Mum.

You need help.

(Caitlin.)

Can you hear me?

I'm going to fix you.

I'm going to make things better.

Stuff's going to happen tomorrow, and I'm doing it all for you.

Please don't forget that.

I'm doing it because I love you.

You gave me a fright. You OK?

I've got nowhere else to go.

Come in. Come on.

There you go.

Try and get some sleep. Yeah?

I'm sure things will be a lot better with your dad in the morning.

-No, they won't.

-Look, you're feeling really emotional now,

and I know things feel like they're final, but they're definitely not.

Every time someone dies I end up wrapped in a blanket,

staying at a stranger's house.

He never talks about Mum...

..and how she died.

Now I know why.

Oh, Linus.

I was working that night.

Such a horrible accident.

I used to think that, too.

But now...

What?

I think...

I think he killed them both.

That's a terrible thing to say.

It's true. Hattie looks like my mum.

And she loved him.

That's not evidence of anything.

He lies about everything.

He lied about Hattie, he told the police he didn't know her

but he used to give her lifts,

and she loved him.

Shhhh, just...

It's OK. Let it out, hmm?

I want to go to the police.

Will you come with me?

Everything you said, it's...very circumstantial.

But it's true.

I thought you'd believe me.

I want you to get some sleep.

If you still want to go to the police in the morning,

when you've had chance to calm down and rest,

I'll take you.

I promise.

Is that a deal?

First thing in the morning?

-Yeah.

-OK.

It's just me and you now, Dukey.

Nobody wants us.

Oh...!

Nothing to lose.

Now...

PHONE VIBRATES

Do you think we should call Mills?

No. He's angry and emotional.

You know what people are like when they're in that state.

They say all sorts of things they don't mean.

Then they retract the statement.

That's true.

In the morning, when he's calm, we'll see what he has to say.

You're going back to work.

I can't desert the kids...

No, listen to me.

Look at how you looked after Linus.

Your instinct is to put things right.

You're police to the core.

And...

..I think

you should consider CID.

You're a detective, Fiona.

(You're amazing.)

Hattie?

I have been protecting you! All your life!

You're going to tell me the truth.

Do you really want a confession?

I've done everything I can to put things right.

I'm so sorry.

I'm going to keep calling till you speak to me...

I will find out who you are.

Do you think he did it?

There's a side to him that's capable of anything.

I'm explaining! She's not dead.

-She's changing.

-If you go there'll never be anyone else.

I'm arresting you on suspicion of the murder of Hattie Sutton.

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