Episode 27 Red Rock

The DPP has made a decision

about David's withholding information charge.

They're not proceeding with it.

Oh, Michael, I know you must think you're carrying the burden alone.

-Got a job.

-How much are they paying you?

-They're paying me.

-Probably peanuts.

If we were to get our hands on some gear,

who'd be the best person to take it off us?

-What kind of gear?

-I don't know yet, do I?

Don't you ever go to my house again or talk to my mother

-or threaten her, or I'll...

-You'll call the police on me?

You're not listening to me.

When I call you and tell you I want to see you, you come.

Ah, come on, Paudge, we're all friends here.

When was the last time you...

committed a dirty tackle?

Were still talking football, aren't we, Sean?

You two are about as funny as boiled cabbage.

That long?

Look, what I get up to in my own private life is my own business.

Talking about the beautiful game is all.

Could really see you on the pitch in a pair of shorts,

getting stuck into the Ridge boys.

You having those dreams again, Sean?

-You two haven't forgotten you're on checkpoint duty this afternoon.

-PHONE BLEEPS

Nope, Sarge. Raring to go.

That's what I like to hear.

Yeah, who doesn't love checkpoint duty?

-Oh, that's for sure.

-It's not an excuse to chat up yummy mummies

-on their way to the gym, Sean.

-He doesn't need an excuse.

Sarge, I am shocked that you could ever think I'd abuse my position in

such a way to eye up female members of the public.

You never know. Make some easy drug collars.

If Beady Burke happens to come my way...

PHONE BLEEPS

What's got you so pleased with yourself?

-Nothing.

-Something has put a spring in his step.

-Or someone.

-Just some days it's good to be alive, right?

-What's this?

-A present.

I don't want you wearing that cheap elasticated one you wore last year.

-Hey.

-Hey.

-You said you wanted to see me.

Yes, just finalise the running order for this afternoon.

-OK.

-It doesn't come with instructions, Michael.

I'm not going.

Hang on, this fundraiser is a big deal.

I've been organising this for the past 12 months.

Your sister has taken the afternoon off work. We're all going.

It's good for people to see you there,

to see you doing your bit for charity.

You really think that's going to make any difference?

Well, it can't hurt.

You're not the one they are going to be gawping at, though.

You haven't seen my dress.

Come on, Michael, it'll be fun.

This fundraiser is a great opportunity

to show people you're not ashamed, to show them that you're innocent.

You can't force him, Mum, if he's not in the mood.

My God. It's like having toddlers all over again.

There'll be booze, hot girls - what more do you want?

Good. David is there already setting up.

I'll see you both there at 2:30.

Nice try.

She actually expects me to wear this.

I'll look like a tool.

-Yeah, you will.

-Cheers.

It won't be too bad. We'll go together.

I'll meet you at the pub at quarter past.

-OK?

-Yeah, all right.

Paudge. Just the man I was looking for.

Who, me?

I was thinking, a bit of training tomorrow night.

Ah, yes, see, the thing is, I can't make it.

-Why not?

-I've a bone fide sports injury.

Athlete's foot, is it?

No, he tripped on his way past the gym.

-It's my shins.

-Shins?

Yeah, they're giving me gyp something rotten.

Ah, Paudge, don't let me down, you know how important this match is.

You haven't asked me.

You?

Well, women play football too, you know.

Yeah, I know, I know. It's just...

I didn't know that you played.

I was top scorer for my team in school.

Come on, boss. Sharon?

Seriously? Against the Ridge boys?

You think I can't handle myself?

They're not going to go easy on you just because you're a woman.

I don't need anyone to go easy on me.

Aren't we an equal opportunities employer?

Oh, jeez...

OK. Yeah. Welcome to the team.

First training session is tomorrow night.

It's going to be tough. I don't want to lose to the Ridge again.

OK? Carry on.

I thought this game was about building bridges in the community.

Since when did winning matter?

Since they hammered us 6-2 last year.

DOOR BUZZES

Mr Sawyer, is it? Is anyone helping you?

There was a fella here a minute ago, but he disappeared again.

Can I help?

I've just cleaned all this stuff off my son's grave.

It took me an hour to get it half decent again.

You told me you were going to keep an eye on the cemetery.

We've been doing regular patrols, but...

But what? What do I have to do to get you people to do something?

We've requested cameras. It could be months before we get them.

-In the meantime...

-In the meantime I'll just keep scrubbing,

is that it? The drink cans aren't even the worst of it.

Someone... Some animal

relieved himself on the headstone.

I'm... I'm really sorry, Mr Sawyer,

but it isn't possible to put 24-hour surveillance on a cemetery.

But we will step up the patrols.

-Let me take your details.

-Forget it.

You lot are a waste of space.

You started off wrong.

The long end goes over the short one.

Or you could join the 21st-century and get an elasticated one.

-I'm old school.

-Are you?

You've obviously had practice.

-Boyfriend?

-Four brothers.

There.

I think you'll do.

So, you going to the Miracle Kids fundraiser, then?

-How did you guess?

-My dad goes every year,

and this year I drew the short straw to go with him.

Know the feeling.

You've been stiffening your resolve.

-Something like that.

-And is it?

Stiffened?

Not quite.

Same again?

Oi!

What do you think you're doing? Step away from that vehicle!

I've got your attention now, have I?

-Right, you're nicked.

-It's OK, Paudge.

I've got this.

I suppose you're making a point.

-A good one.

-It's a messy one.

I hope you brought your scrubbing brush.

Siobhan Reilly.

-Michael.

-Michael...?

Hennessy.

That sounds familiar.

There are a lot of Hennessys in Dublin.

I'll take your word for it, I don't live here.

Me neither.

I'm only home for a couple of days, visiting.

My mother owns this place, so...

I cannot believe you let me buy the drinks.

-Well, you didn't give me much choice.

-True.

I do like to take charge in a situation.

-It doesn't put you off, I hope.

-I'm used to bossy women.

-Who's your mate?

-Head to the jackpot with this one, Paudgie.

What's so special about him?

He looks like every other skanger around here.

He is one of Beady Burke's runners.

Are you sure?

-That's what they all say.

-Oh, yeah.

We got him. No tax, no insurance...

No drugs, but we'll see what we can get out of him.

Come on, man. Let's have a little chat.

Sorry. Bloody traffic.

I swear, Ireland has the highest percentage

-of stupid drivers in the world.

-Claire, this is Siobhan.

Siobhan, my sister Claire.

-Nice to meet you.

-Likewise.

You are coming.

Just having a bottle of wine.

-Seriously?

-Sit down, I'll get you a glass.

You know Mum is not going to be happy.

She never is.

All you have to do is show your face for half an hour.

I'm sorry, Claire, I'm not going.

All right, but you know there will be consequences.

Do you know what? I don't care.

I'll try to pacify her.

But I'm not promising anything.

See you.

-Sorry about that.

-Don't be.

I'm just glad you're staying.

Me too.

Bridge?

-Bridge!

-Sorry, Vin!

-Had to use the little girls' room.

-Here's your tea.

A little milk, bag still in it.

-Do you know what?

-I should be getting off.

What? At least drink your tea first.

No. Best not.

For your sake.

Fair play to you, Vin.

You're really putting the hours in.

Making me proud.

Mm-hmm. Stop taking the mickey.

No, I mean it.

You being here, I couldn't be happier.

Ma, there's a camera.

No, I turned it off.

Quickly.

Come on!

You know, I hate to tell you this,

but we are going to be very late to this thing. Very late.

It's a real shame.

Maybe we should go somewhere else.

Any ideas?

Oh, no, see...

If I say your place then you'll think that I'm a slapper, so...

How about a walk?

Claire said you'd be here.

I've spent the last two hours making up excuses for you.

The least you could do is show your face,

for all the reasons that we discussed.

We're fine here.

Michael, darling.

I'm sure your... Little friend here...

-Siobhan.

-Siobhan...

will understand this is important.

No, it isn't.

Smarten yourself up now

and get yourself to the fundraiser, now!

Do you mind?

Good boy.

Forget it. I'm not going.

Hang on, we discussed this...

No, we didn't! You just shouted orders, like always.

I've had enough.

-Where do you think you're going?

-Out!

You did say I should get out more, have fun, right?

Come on.

You sure it's all off?

I could charge you,

but I won't. This time.

Don't do me any favours.

You're treading a fine line, Mr Sawyer.

What am I supposed to do?

Sit quietly at home while those animals...

I understand your frustration, but this isn't helping.

Have you any kids?

Sons? Daughters?

I won't ask you to imagine what it would be like if one of them died,

because you can't.

But surely you can see...

..all of this...

I don't think I can handle it much longer.

I'm sorry. Really, I am.

But like I said,

we can't put 24-hour surveillance on the cemetery.

We will do regular patrols.

-I promise.

-Yeah.

I've heard that before.

Is she always like that, your mum?

That was her on a good day.

I can't believe I was worried about putting you off.

Putting me off?

I don't know, for being... too domineering.

I did say I was used to bossy women.

Bossy?

Because I know what I want and I'm not afraid to go for it?

You know what we should do?

Here?

-Are you serious?

-Get your kegs off, man.

Unless you want to go swimming in your suit.

You're not chicken, are you? Come on.

Last one in buys dinner!

Well?

-Well, what?

-Well, what happened to Beady's boy?

Why do you want to know?

Can I not show some professional interest?

The sarge said we had no grounds to hold him, so...

Sean is not happy.

Well, that's that, then. Fancy a brew?

Here, my turn.

Paudge, this match.

It's just a PR thing, it's not serious.

Last year, we lost two men in the first ten minutes.

It was carnage. As far as the boss is concerned, it's not a match,

it's retribution.

Oh, man, I'm so cold!

I can't feel my legs.

Where's my jacket?

-My phone's in the pocket.

-My phone is gone, too.

And my wallet. They must have watched us.

We were only gone two minutes.

Bring back our stuff, or I swear to God, I'll kill you!

Forget about the coats, OK?

-Doesn't matter.

-But your...

-Your phone and...

-It don't matter.

-It's only money.

-It's all right for some.

God...

Ring the bell.

BELL RINGS

Hello-o-o-o-o.

Oh, she's coming round.

-Michael.

-Erm...

We want to report a theft.

Thefts. Phones, a wallet, clothes...

Someone nicked them from the beach.

-Some chancer.

-Can you give us details, a list of items stolen?

Yep.

Too slow! OK, a coat...

Have you signed in this week?

Signed in?

Just... Call when you're finished.

What does she mean, sign in?

Erm...

The thing is, I've...

I've been in a bit of trouble.

What kind of trouble?

Just that it was an accident.

But...

..someone died.

Oh, God. That's terrible.

Yeah.

But why do you have to sign in?

It was my fault.

I killed him.

Siobhan. Siobhan.

I didn't mean to. We got in a fight.

There was nothing I could do.

Look, I was going to tell you...

-Right.

-Just not tonight.

Not on our first date.

First and last.

Look, you need to get your stuff back.

I'll tell you everything, and if you still want nothing to do with me,

then fair enough. Siobhan.

You know, I thought you were a decent guy.

I am.

It was an accident.

What do you want me to say?

-That you believe me.

-Believe you?

-I don't even know you.

-No, you don't.

You're the first person in the longest time that's made me feel

like a normal human being.

Please.

Siobhan, just... Just give me a chance.

Sorry.

I got the ones you like, Mammy, jammy ones.

Go lovely with your tea, so...

Mammy, I have to go now.

Have you been following me?

Have to move some stuff tomorrow.

I need to know where and when the checkpoints are.

Come on.

Don't play hard to get.

I can't do this. You think it's easy, sneaking around?

Someone'll notice before long.

You better be careful, then.

Do you still have the phone?

What if I don't?

You're funny. You know that?

How is she, your ma? I would've liked to chat.

Call me tomorrow with the checkpoint locations.

I don't know everything that goes on in the station, do I?

Well, find out.

Call me tomorrow.

DOORBELL RINGS

Hi, Mum. Come in, why don't you?

-I've been trying to call you.

-My battery is dead.

I've been looking for the damn thing for the last 20 minutes.

Do you know where Michael is?

-Isn't he at work?

-There's nobody there and he hasn't opened up,

and he's not answering his phone either.

-He's a big boy, Mum.

-Last seen wrapped around

some flibbertigibbet in the pub.

Did you give him a hard time about the charity do?

-Hardly.

-In front of the flibbertigibbet?

That's no excuse for being late.

You shouldn't worry so much, Mum.

Well, I am.

Given his state of mind at the minute, what would you expect?

Hey, give that back!

I just sent it to print, it's my leave request.

No, it's not, it's mine.

Wrong side of bed this morning, Paudge?

Right, Sean and Adrijan, we have a warrant for the Kielys.

What have the Clampetts been up to this time?

We're looking for clothing, leather jackets specifically.

-And be thorough, but be professional and polite, OK?

-SEAN SIGHS

You better be. The boss is joining you.

-McKay?

-Don't panic, he's not checking up on you.

-Well...

-He likes to get out on the street occasionally.

Doesn't want to lose touch with life in the real world.

Doesn't get any more real than the Kielys.

They've had a number of burglaries at Goodge Street.

Unit C were on the scene, but...

You two need to follow up.

You coming?

Go on, I'll follow on in a bit.

-I'm coming!

-Trouble at the cemetery.

Didn't hear you coming in.

What was it like, all night on your own?

I tell you, it would give me the creeps, that place.

I bet you it's haunted.

You're a ball of tension.

Let me fix that.

Vin? Is something wrong?

KNOCKING

Gardai, open up!

THEY KNOCK AGAIN

Right, right.

Mr McKay, we're honoured.

Vincent Kiely, we are arresting you on suspicion of theft.

You're not obliged to say anything,

but anything you do say will be taken down

and may be used against you as evidence.

We have a warrant to search your premises.

What's going on?

Victimisation of an honest man, that's what.

Da.

It's all right, love.

I'll see you later. Go on, fill your boots.

I hope you're not trying on resisting arrest

or attempting to escape, no?

-No.

-Grand.

We can dispense with the cuffs.

Don't move or I'll shoot your eye out.

It's an airsoft.

Well, he's still got it pointed at the guy's head.

You took your time. I've caught him red-handed.

OK, let's keep things calm.

Right, get that out of his face first.

I know you. You were down at the station yesterday.

-What's going on?

-He's loopy, that's what.

Thinks he's bleeding Liam Neeson.

Shut up! He was vandalising Danny's grave.

I've made a citizen's arrest.

-Thank you, Mr...

-Sawyer!

Mr Sawyer, we can take it from here.

-I want him charged!

-Put the gun down!

I want him handcuffed first!

Gun...

-Now.

-And then you'll cuff him?

-Come with me.

-What are you doing?

-It's McCaffrey you want, not me!

-Hey, hey!

-Do you see what he's done?

Do you two know each other?

-I know him all right.

-Let's take this down to the station.

You can tell us all about it down there.

Come on. Eyes ahead.

Look, I'm the one who reported the stuff missing.

Why would I do that if I nicked it myself?

-Double bluff.

-You give me too much credit.

A warehouse full of boxes and you noticed the one that's empty?

I'm observant that way.

So, uh...

Is this how you treat a good citizen when he reports a crime?

-I'm sure you can see why we are a little suspicious.

-Mm.

I can see a campaign of harassment against my family

by you, Superintendent.

Since your brother-in-law killed my son,

you've arrested Katie, Patricia Hennessy, and now this.

You've a history in theft and handling stolen goods.

A week after starting the job, the place is robbed.

What do you expect us to think?

Don't insult me.

Look, if I was going to rob the place,

I'd have done a decent job.

I would have waited a while.

Then I would have cleared the whole place out

before yous got a sniff of it.

I'm not an idiot.

There's security cameras all over the place

and you'll find that I didn't lay a hand on any of that gear.

So...

..if you're going to charge me...

charge me.

Because I have nothing more to say.

-Belt.

-Why am I here?

We need your belt.

Why are you doing this to me?

You were arrested under section 30

of the Offences Against the State Act.

Illegal use of a firearm.

-It was just an airsoft.

-You were still breaching the firearms act.

-I shouldn't be here.

-No, no, you don't.

You don't understand, this is all down to him, all of it.

You cannot make a citizen's arrest and point a gun at a man's head

-for dumping some rubbish, Mr Sawyer.

-Empty your pockets.

-No.

-Come on, now.

Everything?

-You'll get it back.

-No, I won't.

He's gone.

This way.

Left a bit.

No, no, right a bit.

I want everything put back exactly as it was.

There you go.

It'll do, I suppose.

Sure you don't want us going over your carpets while we're here?

So, what did your big search turn up?

Well, this is just one part of our investigation.

Sorry to disappoint yous, lads.

Appreciate the spring clean, though.

Thanks for the...cooperation, Mrs Kiely.

Here, that was Katie on the phone.

Down the station with Da.

They're charging him with that robbery.

His son murdered my daughter.

That's quite an accusation.

She was in the car with him that night.

The night they died.

They were killed in a traffic accident?

Ten months ago.

It was Daniel Sawyer's fault.

He'd been drinking.

Vandalising his grave isn't going to bring your daughter back.

And it isn't Mr Sawyer's fault.

How do you think he feels?

I don't care.

I want him charged.

They are as bad as each other.

So what are you going to do?

I suppose we'll have to charge them both.

We've just had this from district. It's about the checkpoints.

What now?

Roadworks on Seafield Road.

They might as well pull the checkpoint altogether.

Crime doesn't come to a standstill because of roadworks.

Been reassigned to Henderson Street.

No, still no sign.

Hang on, Mum. He's just...

Nothing.

I thought that was him on the other line.

Yeah.

I'll let you know if I do.

Where the hell have you been?

-Nowhere.

-Jesus, you stink.

Have you been drinking all night?

You know what you sound like?

OK. At least you're all right.

You need caffeine and a shower.

Dare I ask how it went with the girl?

It was great.

Tell me more.

She didn't know about Darren.

She'd never even heard of the Kielys.

Can you imagine that?

It was like...

I'd gone back to...

..before. I felt like me.

The way I used to be.

Does she have a name?

-It doesn't matter now.

-What happened?

She...found out I killed someone.

Kind of put a dampener on the evening, if I'm honest about it.

I had to tell her, though. She was going to find out anyways.

We clicked, you know?

But then...

..the look on her face.

It's never going to go away, is it?

-Come here.

-Everything's gone wrong.

-It's all my fault.

-No.

I should have called an ambulance.

I left him there...

..because I didn't want to get in trouble.

You didn't know he was going to die.

-There's no point going over this.

-There is.

I can't do this any more.

I want it to be over.

I want to plead guilty.

Come on.

Come on, come on.

'The customer you are calling is not available.'

You plead guilty to manslaughter, it would speed things up.

I'll do it.

But this is a big price to pay, Michael.

A full trial could find you innocent.

But I'm not, am I?

This is not something we should rush into.

We need to discuss this, as a family.

This is delicious, love, thanks.

Do you reckon they'll show up?

What? They'll show up all right.

I can't wait to see the face on her.

It's not a joke, Dad, she could have got you charged.

Do you see me laughing?

So? What are you going to do about it?

I don't know yet.

Da.

Look.

You all right, Paudge? You look like you've seen a ghost.

Take this upstairs.

Sarge.

I can relieve one of the lads on checkpoint duty, if you like.

We all have to do our turn.

-No, you stay here.

-BELL RINGS

We've had enough messing with checkpoints.

Where is he? Where's Vincent?

Vincent?

-This is false imprisonment, this is.

-Come on, I want to see my dad now.

Well, he's not here.

What, did he do a legger or something?

He was released 20 minutes ago.

All right, Bridget?

-I thought you'd been charged.

-I nearly was.

All down to you.

You think I took them jackets?

You turned off the screen in the security hut, not the camera.

It was still recording.

I had to delete the footage of you two geniuses

taking the jackets from the back.

I was just trying to help this family.

Well, you almost cost me my job.

Job? We've got a grandchild on the way, Vin.

We need more than the pittance that job is going to pull in.

At least it's honest money.

Oh, grow up, Katie.

Read the papers. Everyone's doing it, lining their pockets.

If I hadn't deleted the footage, yous two would have been charged.

That was stupid of me. I'm sorry.

But the rest...

The rest was me looking out for this family.

For you, for her, for him, for that baby.

And I am not ashamed of that, Vin.

So, if that's everything,

me and Keith have some jackets to flog.

You know what you have to do. Threatening anyone with any type

of firearm is a serious offence.

If the DPP hears you've apologised, it will count in your favour.

Why make this harder than it needs to be?

-What's he doing here?

-Sit down, Mr Sawyer.

-What's going on?

-Mr Sawyer has something he'd like to say.

And you're going to listen.

I'm sorry about the gun.

I was out of order.

Is that it? Can I go now?

Not unless you want to be charged with criminal damage.

You've both lost children.

Is this fighting helping either of you come to terms with...?

I'll never come to terms with it.

And I still don't believe Danny's gone.

Not really.

I go to the cemetery every day and still...

..I don't believe it's him underneath there.

I warned him about taking the car when he'd been drinking, but...

he never listened. He always thought he knew it all.

When he came off the road...

..and killed your girl...

and you're right, it was his fault...

..there's not a day goes by that I don't ask myself why.

Why did he never listen to me?

Why did he get into the car?

Why didn't he call me to pick him up?

I'm sorry about the gun.

And I'm sorry about your daughter.

Very, very sorry.

Anything you'd like to say?

About the mess...

She'd cost you your job, too.

The cops aren't charging me, so they have no grounds to let me go.

That's something, I suppose.

Hmm. I know robbing the warehouse wasn't the smartest thing...

-Do you think?

-She did it for the right reasons.

Hmm. A real Robin Hood she is.

And this year's must-have item is...

knock-off letter. Shifted the lot.

There you go. For the baby.

Don't use my baby as an excuse to rob.

I don't need to excuse anything.

You'll understand that when the baby comes.

Understand exactly what you'd do for your children.

Anything.

Why don't I hold it...

..for the baby?

Thanks.

Do you want to be labelled a killer for the rest of your life?

-I will, anyway.

-We should think about this, Mum.

-It is an option.

-Why are you all so keen to pack him off to prison?

That's not fair. We're all here to help Michael.

The sooner we start on my sentence, the sooner it will be over.

No.

If you won't think about yourself, think about the rest of us.

Think about your family, think about James's reputation.

Don't, OK? Don't even go there. Michael, this is your decision.

It's your life.

If you do decide to go ahead,

the Kielys will need to be told about it.

Can they stop me?

No, but they can object.

They are the victim's family.

Who cares about the Kielys?

Well, at sentencing,

the judge will take their feelings into consideration.

It could be the difference between years in prison or a few months.

So what do we do?

Hope that the Kielys can be persuaded.

No, I just wanted to make sure you were all right.

Yeah, I'll talk to you tonight, Mammy.

PHONE RINGS

I got your message about the checkpoints.

We got the stuff through OK.

Do you want a round of applause?

-I was calling to thank you.

-Well, you have, so now we're square.

I don't think so.

I gave you the checkpoints, what more do you want?

This is over when I say it's over, so shut your mouth and stop whining.

Come on, I can't do this any more. Honestly, it's making me sick.

I lost thousands in that raid, thanks to you.

So, sick or not, you'll be hearing from me again.

Yeah, well...