Episode 12 Red Rock

We'll fertilise eggs in the lab

and call later to confirm the embryos have formed.

-It's OK to be nervous.

-I just don't want us getting our hopes up again.

I will make you a leper, and it's not going to take very long.

You heard I messed up the warrant? I didn't, Brian lied.

-It's not like Sharon to make mistakes.

-No.

Angela is starting to complain about you.

Now, we can't have any more problems

so Angela's going to find you some work in the station.

Your brother knew about you and David, did you know that?

He was blackmailing him over it.

If we weren't together, none of this would have happened.

Darren would still be alive.

Wait.

Katie!

-Katie!

-Get off me, David.

-Just five minutes, please.

-No.

-I shouldn't have lied, I know that.

-You think?

-Katie, I thought I could handle it myself.

-Well, you were wrong.

-Katie, look, I did it for us.

-Don't say that.

It's done.

-We're done.

-Don't, Katie. Please don't say that.

-We're done.

-Katie, don't say that. Don't.

Why do you have to ruin everything?

Katie, you're not going to tell anyone, are you?

You mean the police?

What, tell them why Darren was killed?

What do they call it, a motive?

Yeah, I imagine that would really help their case against Michael.

BABY CRIES

It's just that if she was hurt,

she's better off left in the seat.

We can't just...

You should hold her. You'll be gentle.

Because I'm a woman?

No, but you look...maternal.

-What? I meant that as a compliment.

-Yeah. How exactly?

Yeah, if you're going to say I remind you of your mother, don't.

It never crossed my mind, Sarge.

Yes.

Yes, yes, yes.

Aw, lovely girl.

-Aw, you lovely girl.

-She's got your glasses.

-THEY CHUCKLE

-Those are my glasses.

Should we do it now? I've got ten minutes.

Here?

-Inside, obviously.

-Obviously.

SHE LAUGHS

It might be weird doing it at your work.

We could always wait and do it back at home.

That's nine hours.

If you're not late.

Let's just do it.

Er, I should probably wait here.

Won't look good if I'm lingering outside the ladies' toilets.

I have a really good feeling about this one.

BABY GURGLES

A sight I was not expecting.

We found her on Greys Avenue in the middle of the road.

What?

In her car seat.

As somehow that makes it less bizarre?

There's an ambulance on the way. I've looked her over, she's fine.

No-one's reported her missing?

Oh, my God.

We informed social services. They will liaise with the hospital.

Have we got a name?

-No.

-Let me know when you find out anything.

May I?

There we go.

Such a lovely girl.

Hey.

PHONE RINGS

It's not in here. It hasn't been written up.

My day off, it's not in here.

Give it here. You're probably not looking right.

-What day was it supposed to be?

-Friday.

Oh, you're right.

It's not there.

No, no, I booked it weeks ago.

It's my dad's birthday. I promised him I'd be there, I can't miss it.

Who'd you book it with?

McGonigle.

Nah, he wouldn't do that.

He'd have sex with an underage girl and have me beaten up,

but he wouldn't mess with the leave roster.

My advice, have a word with Brian. I'm sure it's just a mistake.

Word with Brian about what?

I requested a day off and it's not in the log.

Well, if you requested it, it should be in there. Yeah?

I did. Do you remember, in the staffroom?

You said you'd write it up.

No, I don't remember that.

Can't we just book it in now, Sarge?

-When's it for?

-Friday.

This Friday?

-HE LAUGHS

-It's a bit late for that.

-You should've booked that earlier.

-I did.

It's her dad's birthday.

Yeah, well, the good thing about birthdays, there's always next year.

Now, you two are on the road this morning.

Keep your eyes open.

We're the happy, helpful faces of community policing.

-She's quiet now, but I think she'll need a feed soon.

-OK.

-WHISPERS:

-Good girl.

Yeah, so, there was a call logged in earlier this morning -

a woman claiming she saw a car driving past

with a car seat on the roof.

And no-one believed her.

We'll follow it up, Skip.

Go on.

I'd better get going.

Yeah, what about the test?

I...I can't now, I'm due in court.

But I'll pop back after lunch.

DANCE MUSIC PLAYS IN HEADPHONES

PHONE RINGS

-Call her again.

-It won't make any difference, she's not picking up.

-She say what she was going to do?

-I told you, no.

-Look, what exactly did she say?

-Nothing.

I asked her what she was going to do

and she just didn't say anything and walked off.

If she goes to the police, I'm screwed.

Well, maybe you should've thought about that

before you started blabbing.

If you'd stopped to think for one second -

like you and Katie Kiely could ever be happily ever after -

none of this would have happened!

-And then you try to run away with her!

-And I said I'm sorry.

-Maybe I should tell Mum what's happened.

-No! I'll fix it.

-How?

I know Katie. I know what she's like.

She just needs time to cool down, then I'll talk to her.

You'd better be right.

I need to make a call.

In private.

Today, lads.

Shut the door.

PHONE RINGS

'Hello, you.'

Just checking if you're still on for tonight.

Patricia, this is Niamh, not Dad.

Oh, hi, Niamh. Yes, just tell your father I called.

-Yeah, we'll discuss the...

-SHE COUGHS

-'..lease later.'

-Yeah, I'll be sure to let him know.

SHE GROANS

HE SNIFFS

Oh, close your eyes and smell these coffee beans.

I swear, I can almost feel the Brazilian sun on my face.

Patricia Hennessy rang about tonight.

That's just some landlord-tenant stuff we need to discuss.

Yeah, that's what she said.

I'm impressed, you both got your story straight.

I'm sorry?

Don't lie to me, Dad.

I heard her on the phone all flirty and I read your text messages.

Patricia Hennessy?! She tried to close us down.

You don't know what she's really like.

She's exactly like everybody thinks -

a total bitch.

-You want one?

-No, I'm fine.

Take your mind off things.

Dad's hired a band. I promised I'd have a dance with him,

I've an uncle that's turned up from America,

I live five minutes away and I've already missed half the party.

Just pull a sickie. That's what I'd do.

Oh, yeah, McGonigle would love that.

Give him more ammunition against me.

Anyway, I shouldn't have to pull a sickie, I booked that day off.

-You sure?

-Yes.

Because I'm always thinking I've done things

and it turns out I haven't.

I booked it off. He deliberately didn't log it.

You can't prove that.

It's his word against yours.

-My advice is forget about it.

-No.

If it's not in the log, it's not in the log.

There's not much you can do now.

I'll talk to Angela, maybe there's something she can do.

They don't like that.

It's like asking Mammy for permission after Daddy says no.

I don't care. I'm not letting him beat me.

TV PLAYS

Sit down there, love. There's fresh brew in the pot.

I know why Darren was killed.

It was cos of me.

You're going to love us, Sarge.

Even more than when you said I reminded you of your mother?

-Never said that.

-He just thought it.

It'd better be good because I'm not loving you now.

We followed up that call

from the woman about the baby seat on the roof.

She saw it on Warren Street which has cameras outside the bank.

So we checked the footage and there's a clear shot

of the car driving past.

With the baby seat just balancing on the roof.

-Did you get the reg?

-I ran it through Pulse.

The owners, Dean and Britney Clifford.

Have convictions for drunk and disorderly,

driving under the influence and two older kids taken into care.

Want us to bring them in, Sarge?

Oh, yes.

No. Erm...

Give me the address. I'll have Paudge and Sharon pick them up.

But this is our case.

They're already out, makes more sense. They'll go get them.

You and David Hennessy!

-I knew it.

-How long?

About a year.

And when did Darren find out?

I don't know exactly. Must have been a few months ago.

Why didn't he tell us?

He was blackmailing David.

So, how long have you been protecting your boyfriend?

I haven't been protecting him. I only found this out yesterday.

-Expect us to believe that?

-I don't give a damn what you believe.

Here, don't speak to your mother like that.

-But, Dad...

-This is your mess.

Your doing.

So, don't be trying to put it on her.

You're going to have to make this right.

This is crazy. I've done nothing to be ashamed of.

Then why act ashamed?

I'm not.

Sneaking around, having secret meetings and telling no-one.

It's called being discreet.

It's called being ridiculous.

Niamh, I don't have to justify myself to you, OK?

And what about Rachel? Have you thought about her?

Thanks.

Sorry, was there something else?

Erm, no. That's fine.

Do you know why Sarge took that case off us?

-Cos we insulted her about her age.

-No.

GSOC investigation.

Won't let us do anything in case it all kicks off,

-not while we're still under investigation.

-Nah.

I'm telling you.

We'll be locked up in that office doing paperwork

until the findings are released.

-Innocent until proven guilty.

-That's just for everyone else.

We're guilty until proven innocent.

It's not fair. We found that baby. We traced the parents.

We should be making the arrest.

Doesn't matter who makes the arrest as long as we get them.

Of course it matters.

Keep walking straight, we're going to take a right here.

It took 20 minutes banging to wake them

and then they hadn't even noticed the baby was missing.

-Did you breathalyse them?

-Off the Richter.

-OK.

-Put them in the cells until we can interview them.

-Come on.

Do you have a sec, Sarge?

It's just about a day off I requested for Friday.

There seems to be a bit of a mix-up, it's not in the book.

-Who did you book it with?

-Sergeant McGonigle.

Why are you not having this conversation with him?

I did speak with him, but he can't seem to remember me booking it.

It's just that it's my dad 60th and I promised him I'd be there.

-Leave it with me.

-Thank you.

Hi. Can I get you something?

-I just want a word with Katie.

-She's not in today.

Can I pass on a message?

No, you're fine, thanks.

How's your mother?

Yeah, grand, I suppose. Why?

I was just wondering.

Any news on the baby?

Yeah, we've been in touch with the family caseworker

and he's arranging temporary foster placement.

What about the parents?

In their cells, sobering up until we can interview them.

But from what we can gather,

they were out last night until the early hours of the morning.

And when it was time to go home, put the baby seat on the roof,

and when they were unlocking the car, they forgot about it.

They were so drunk, they didn't do more than 15 miles an hour

the whole way home.

So it was up there for a while before it fell off.

OK.

Good job. Um, you got a name?

Yeah. Emily.

OK.

In your own words, Katie,

could you please repeat what you told me outside?

Yeah.

Myself and David Hennessy have been seeing each other

in secret for over a year.

Why did you keep this relationship secret?

Because of our families.

We knew if they found out, they'd go mental

and we didn't want to give them a chance to break us up.

And then, what happened?

And then Darren found out.

-Just to clarify, Darren is your deceased brother.

-Yes.

What exactly did Darren do when he found out about your

relationship with David Hennessy?

Started blackmailing David.

Demanding money in return for not telling anyone else

-about your relationship.

-Yes.

Did you know that Darren was blackmailing David?

No.

No.

I only found out yesterday.

How did you find out yesterday?

Michael Hennessy told me.

How did Michael Hennessy know about the blackmail?

David went to Michael.

To try to stop Darren from blackmailing him.

And Michael said he'd go see Darren.

To sort it out.

He actually used those words, sort it out?

Yeah.

Now, on the night that Michael Hennessy

went to sort it out,

to stop Darren blackmailing David out of a relationship with you,

that was the night that Darren was beaten.

Yeah.

Well done.

You're early.

Niamh told me you called.

HESITANTLY: Yeah.

It was a little awkward.

But I think I covered well.

She knows.

Maybe it's for the best.

All this sneaking around, it was getting exhausting.

It'd be a shock for our families,

but I think they'd get used to it.

I think maybe we should cool it down.

I have to consider Rachel.

You know, she's already been through so much.

I don't think she's ready for anyone to take Barbara's place.

That's not what I meant, but, you know, never mind.

It was good.

While it lasted.

And to think, all this time I thought I was the one hiding you.

It's for the best.

-So, what will happen to Emily now?

-She'll be fostered out.

With her siblings?

Ideally.

But you know that's not always possible.

Poor little thing.

How much longer do we have to wait? SHE SIGHS HAPPILY

Should be ready now.

HE CLEARS HIS THROAT

Ready?

SHE GIGGLES NERVOUSLY

SHE EXHALES ABRUPTLY

-SOBS:

-It's not fair.

It's just not fair.

No.

It's not.

-Ah!

-When are you going to learn, Cleere? We don't tell tales here.

Did you really think running off to Sergeant Tyrell

would change anything?

That she would overrule me?

You're in. Friday. 7am.

If you try pulling a sickie or anything like that,

I'll have you out in front of McKay.

We did all the spadework on that baby case,

then you and Paudge just waltzed in and take all the glory,

like a pair of goal hatchers.

Shut up, Sean, I'm not in the mood.

What did I do?

You always push it too far.

DOOR BUZZES

Well?

We've taken Katie's statement, so it's on record.

-That's it?

-No.

-You're not going to do anything about it?

-No.

On the strength of this new information,

I'll be arresting Michael Hennessy and David Hennessy.

Mum!

-It's OK, I'll call Claire.

-And David.

There's something I should've told you.

Mrs Hennessy.

Michael Hennessy, I am arresting you having received new information

pertaining to your involvement in the death of Darren Kiely.

(It's OK.)

It's OK.

-WHISPERS:

-It's OK.

Come on.

Answer the phone.

David Hennessy, we are arresting you on suspicion of withholding

information in relation to the death of Darren Kiely.

-How long have you known?

-Just calm down.

How long have you known they were going to arrest Michael and David?

-Excuse me?

-You should have told me, James, I'm your wife.

-Exactly.

Michael and David are your family.

The best way for me to help your brothers is to stay as far

-away from this case as possible.

-That's rubbish.

It's not my investigation, Claire!

And I can't give you confidential information, and you know that!

Do you really think it's going to help their cause

me breaking protocol?

A text message.

Katie Kiely making a statement against David and Michael.

And what about the next time you want some special treatment?

And the time after that? SHE SIGHS

In here...

..your brothers get treated the same as everybody else.

When can I see Michael?

They're booking him in now.

-Whenever that's done.

-Thank you(!)

-Address?

-Do you not already have that?

Address.

Hillside Mountnugent Avenue, Red Rock.

-GROANING

-'Get off me!

-Let's go.'

Hey, take it easy! Come on.

Relax. Easy, easy.

Whoa-ho-ho! You're here so often,

we're going to start giving you frequent flyer points.

-I might have to give you a kick in the hole.

-What's today's special?

Tights and toiletries.

Daniella's graduated to booster bag.

I want that back, it took me two days to make.

What, this one?

Put her in cell one.

With pleasure.

Right, where were we?

My address.

Get in there!

-I have a job for you.

-I'm all ears.

-Wait, hang on a second.

Just put him into interview room two until we're ready to book him in

cos I don't want any contact between him and his brother, OK?

-They're to be kept apart.

-Right, where were we?

Phone number.

They're still booking Michael in,

but I should be able to see him soon.

Now, look, I can't represent both Michael and David,

so I've called in Declan, a colleague, to represent David.

-Hey.

-You're a lifesaver.

-No problemo.

Declan Meehan, Patricia, my mother.

Pleased to meet you.

Just...

Seriously?

Don't worry, if I was in trouble,

Declan would be the first person I'd ring.

Well, make sure he knows whatever it takes,

no matter how much it costs, we'll pay to protect David.

-I still don't understand why they've arrested David at all.

-Claire...

-David was seeing Katie Kiely.

-Excuse me?!

Darren found out about it.

-And was blackmailing David.

-What?!

Michael was trying to help David...

I don't want to know how long you've known this,

but when exactly were you planning on telling me?

I was hoping never.

It seems Katie Kiely found out about the blackmail and

-has gone to the police.

-Brilliant.

Hey.

A bit late for burning that now.

I know.

And I'm sorry.

For what exactly?

For me and David.

And for Darren.

You know what I always loved about you?

You told the truth.

No matter what, even if it got you into trouble.

Even if nobody wanted to hear it, it made no difference.

Anything you said...

..I believed you.

Always.

But now, thinking back over this past year, every time you

stood in front of me and lied to my face about something...

-YELLS:

-All because of David Hennessy!

I said I'm sorry, Dad.

I never thought I'd say this.

But I can barely stand to look at you.

Maybe I should move out, so...

Yeah.

Maybe you should.

For everyone's sake.

-Are they interviewing my brother now?

-Forget about your brother.

What if I say something that gets him in trouble?

-He's not your concern.

-What?

You have enough troubles of your own to be getting on with.

Now...

I've spoken to Claire and she's filled me in on all the details

about your relationship with...

Katie Kiely.

About her brother blackmailing you before his death.

As you neglected to mention any of this to the police...

..you could face a charge of withholding information or

even perverting the course of justice.

So right now, your brother is not your concern.

When did you discover that your brother was seeing Katie Kiely?

-No comment.

-Now, was that before Darren found out?

-No comment.

-Or after, and Darren started blackmailing David?

No comment.

Well, I reckon it was after

because David only told you when he needed your help.

Isn't that right, Michael?

No comment.

Because he knew that he could count on you to sort out his mess.

-No comment.

-Listen, Michael, if you've nothing to hide,

why not answer these questions?

My client is exercising his rights under law.

We also have a witness who claims that you promised your brother

to sort out Darren Kiely for him.

-Now, what exactly did you mean by sort out, Darren?

-No comment.

And then soon after making that promise, you called Darren Kiely.

There's no proof that Michael actually made that call.

And then an hour after that, you met Darren Kiely and you beat him

senseless to stop him blackmailing David.

No comment.

I'm curious...

Was he still moving when you left him?

-No comment.

-Was he making any sound?

So he wasn't moving.

He wasn't making any sound.

Did you even consider calling an ambulance?

-Michael.

-No, I-I-I didn't.

No comment.

Do you ever wonder where you'd be if you had?

Every day.

Let's look at this from a jury's point of view.

They'll be given a clear motive for the attack,

phone records tying you to Darren Kiely,

footage of you attacking Darren Kiely, an eyewitness claiming

that you were the aggressor and then, on top of all of that,

you left him for dead.

Now, how will that look, Michael?

Now would be a great time for you to start cooperating.

(No comment.)

HE INHALES SLOWLY

No comment.

They should just go the whole hog and put it in a brown Manila

envelope with the word "bill" printed across in big letters,

because that's all a wedding invitation really is,

is a big, bloody bill.

I hear you, Cupid.

I'm serious.

By the time you buy a present, get your suit cleaned and pay

-for your girly, you won't see much change out of 100 euro.

-100?

What kind of presents do you buy?

Well, not the vulgar Celtic Tiger type if that's what you mean.

And the worst part of a cousin's wedding is if I can't find

a date, I have to bring Mammy as my plus-one.

Well, what about Mary from Maintenance?

I thought you liked her.

Seeing someone. It's on Facebook.

Anyway, I'd be just as happy to bring a friend.

It'd be simpler.

-No. No way, Paudge.

-Don't be lousy, I'll owe you.

Can't you find someone else to bring?

If I could, I wouldn't be asking you.

-Well, thanks very much.

-Please.

You're paying for a new outfit.

Deal.

-Just a dress, right? Just a dress.

-An outfit, that's what you said.

I need you. Daniella McCarthy requires a search.

-I'll do that, Sarge.

-No, she asked for a woman.

Now, Daniella, I'm just going to do a quick search.

SHE SNORTS

You don't have to spit.

I'm warning you, don't touch me!

-Touch me and I'll skull you.

-This won't take too long.

Oh!

SHE SCREAMS

THUMPING

Are you sure you don't need a warrant for this?

I told you, we're here to help.

So why aren't you tearing the Hennessys' gaff apart?

Because we need to find something that supports your Katie's claim.

-Are you saying she's a liar?

-Course not.

But having evidence to back that up would really help.

-What kind of evidence?

-For starters,

the money Darren took from David Hennessy.

Anything he could have bought with it?

New clothes, trainers, anything he couldn't normally afford?

-He did lend me 50 notes.

-VINCE CLICKS HIS TONGUE

What? What? That's really unlike him.

Nothing upstairs.

Darren's room's almost empty.

I took most of Darren's stuff to a charity shop after she

cleared his room out.

And you didn't come across anything?

No, nothing.

Well, if you find anything, let us know. It could really help the case.

If it's here, we'll find it.

Even if we have to take the house apart brick by brick.

Right. We'll be in touch.

Cheerio, lads.

-You should go home.

-I'm fine.

-You're not.

Sharon...

No-one expects you to act the hero.

Well, that's what he wants.

He wants me to run home upset, but I won't.

You OK, Cleere?

Yes, Sergeant.

She should go home, Sarge.

Yeah, agreed. I'll clear it with the boss.

No, I'm fine, thank you. Just a scratch.

-I've had worse.

-HE SIGHS

Keep an eye on her, Paudge, would you?

Give me the chisel.

This is stupid.

There's a cavity here under the last stair.

Darren found it when he was helping me fit the shelves,

so if he was going to hide something safely...

There's no way he'd go to all that trouble to hide some money.

She's right.

Yeah, and if he was going to hide it anywhere, it'd be in his room.

Stuffed in a sock or something.

That's if it's not already spent.

-And you were the first one to go through his things.

-So?

And you found nothing?

-I already said.

-So where did all the money go?

How should I know?

Funny how you show up here skint and then suddenly you're all flush,

paying for Darren's funeral.

Don't you dare, madam.

That was the same day you moved all his stuff.

I told you.

-That was money I was owed.

-You OWED money.

Last time I checked, debt collectors were chasing you.

You stole money from your dead son?

I didn't steal it, I gave you that money to pay for his funeral.

That was evidence!

Without it, it Katie's word against the Hennessys'.

How was I meant to know that, Vin? How could I?

Sit down.

Where is he?

Why is this taking so long?

They do this on purpose, make you wait to unnerve you. Don't let it.

And don't let them spook you.

When they sound like they have it all sewn up, it's just a bluff.

They know Darren was blackmailing David. That's no bluff.

Knowing it and proving it are two different things.

And proving it won't be easy

if all they have to go on is Katie Kiely's word.

And without the blackmail, they have no motive.

So trust me, don't let them spook you.

Now sit down.

Thank you.

-Well?

-Nothing.

-You searched the whole house?

No, we were only allowed to search his room.

There was absolute nothing at all he could've spent the money on? Great.

I could've really done

with something firm to twist their arm with.

-His brother's not giving anything away?

-No.

So far, they're sticking to a firm "no comment".

Maybe you should try threatening them with

perverting the course of justice.

Yeah, that's a good idea. Thank you.

Is she being sarcastic?

-Just a little.

-Thought so.

Is that it? Is that all that's left?

Please, Vin, don't make me feel worse than I already do.

Yeah, God forbid you feel bad.

I mean, you only stole your dead son's money.

You're one to preach. If it wasn't for you,

none of this would've happened.

How much was in it when you found it?

-About four and a half.

-Thousand?

Is this seat free, or will I be upsetting someone?

Please.

-What can I get you?

-Eh, an Earl Grey, thank you.

You wouldn't believe how rarely I get an order for Earl Grey.

Or any kind of tea.

Nowadays, they want...

We're not on the radio, Liam, you don't have to fill the dead air.

Does it have to be like this?

Forget it.

-What's happening?

-We are free to go.

-And that's it?

-For now.

-And David?

-He'll be fine.

Declan will look after him.

-You two go on home, I'll wait for David here.

-No, no.

We'll all wait here.

Together.

-How did it go?

-Fine.

We said nothing and, as far as I can see, they have nothing on David.

What about Katie Kiely's statement?

Uncorroborated claims of a witness who just happens to be the

jilted ex-girlfriend of the accused and the victim's sister.

So...hardly a smoking gun.

Thanks for everything. I owe you.

Nice thing, a malt will clear that slate.

-Cheers.

-Bye.

All this fuss, arresting Michael and David, over nothing.

-We should complain.

-It's not nothing, Mum.

The blackmailing is a motive for murder, they just can't prove it.

You should have told me about the blackmail instead of me

having to find out like this.

I can't defend Michael unless I know all the facts.

-I'm on the back foot all the time.

-I know, I'm sorry.

Yeah.

So if there's anything else that you haven't told me...

..now would be a good time.

No.

Now you know everything.

I know it's not much, but it's still blackmail money.

And I know that David Hennessy's prints are all over those notes.

He's a barman,

his fingerprints will be on half the notes in the town.

I mean, look, we can check for prints, but it may not be enough.

Which one of you found the money?

I did.

And how much was there?

Over 4,000.

-And how much over?

-400.

There was 4,400 in the box.

Can you just hang on a second here?

-I heard about the incident with Daniella McCarthy.

-Oh, yes, sir.

-It was nothing.

-It doesn't look like nothing.

I'm fine, really.

I know Sergeant McGonigle was worried about you.

Concerned maybe you rushed back to work too soon after such...

-a traumatic experience.

-Honestly, I'm OK.

Cos if you'd like us to keep you away

-from situations like today...

-No.

I'm fine, sir, thank you.

OK.

-4,400, you're certain?

-Positive.

-And you'd be willing to make a sworn statement to that effect?

-Yeah.

-Oi.

Because that's exactly how much Patricia Hennessy reported stolen

from her pub, which supports your Katie's claim that David Hennessy

was being blackmailed, and that with the fact that he admitted

-stealing money from the pub, well...

-So we have them?

-No.

But now we have a strong case for a motive, which gives us

a better chance of securing a murder charge.