Episode 20 Red Rock

Bleedin' dead man!

He came out of the cafe, I said hello. It was nothing.

You see a major suspect on the night of a murder

-and you think it's nothing? You're pretty much family these days.

-Here we go.

-You let him go?

-We've put him under surveillance.

We still have suspects we can't eliminate from this investigation.

What are you waiting for?

A confession wrapped up in a shiny bow?

Nobody's getting away with anything, I promise you that.

Joe Fallon is smart, we've got to be smarter.

It's four in the morning, Bridge.

Bridge.

I can't let this go.

No.

I'm not burying you as well.

So that's it?

I do nothing?

You're me wife, Bridge.

It's not about you.

It's about me.

What he did to me.

You understand?

I say what we do to him.

Not you. Me.

KNOCK ON DOOR

Come in.

This just arrived.

Well...

Well, that's the last thing I need. Him looking down on me.

Do you want me to let the Hennessys know?

No, no. I should do it. Claire'll be in later today.

Brings it all back, doesn't it?

Yeah.

I need to get back.

Sean, if you have something to say, just say it.

I didn't appreciate being dragged across the coals yesterday.

-OK.

-Robocop accusing me of covering up.

Robocop?

Detective Garda Rory Walsh was following a legitimate

line of inquiry.

You have to understand that because Liam is Niamh's dad,

it means that you have a vested interest.

I've done nothing to jeopardise this case.

This is a murder investigation. All avenues.

Remember that.

Great. Thanks for the support, boss.

Ma. This is...

We've got to get the pair of you offside, love.

And then what?

Here.

Look, why don't you go to the police?

Stop it, Katie, just stop. I'm talkin' to no-one.

This is what we're doing. OK?

Car's all packed up.

Just take Luke and go.

We'll ring you when we're in the clear, love.

Make sure they get there safe.

Yeah.

You all right, Ma?

I'll get me glad rags on.

Well, all persons of interest had a motive.

Jules McGonigle had just found out Rachel Reid was having

a relationship with her husband.

And what about Rachel Reid?

Apparently she was locked in her room all night.

The one person we haven't had a statement from is Mick Moran,

who wasn't exactly Brian's best mate.

Any developments there, Paudge?

He...em... he appears to have absconded.

Interpol have been informed.

No doubt he's probably in a bar in Alicante.

Right, well, keep on him. He's not David Copperfield.

Sean, check out his regular haunts.

OK, no-one's talking.

But then we'll just give up, will we? Go.

Now, Paudge.

Well, Liam Reid was quite aggressive when we spoke to him.

I think that has something to do with the interview techniques.

He would appear to have the biggest motive, boss.

There was no phone trail.

There was no evidence of him at the Pipes.

And there was no sign of a murder weapon.

I want you to concentrate on the Ger McIntyre killing.

Do you have a problem?

I have been across most of the interviews on this case.

I know you have. It's not the only crime we're solving here.

Look, guys, I know that this has been hard,

I know that the hours have been long.

But this is our case, it happened on our patch.

Get out there, and see what we can find.

Cocky young fella, isn't he?

Ah, he's a bit eager, yeah.

We were all young once.

Of course, some of us still are.

Still nothing?

Yeah, we're going to get there, sir.

We need to talk.

Privately.

So, when's the unveiling?

It only just arrived today, sir.

Late night?

No. Headache. Couldn't sleep.

Yeah, part and parcel of the job.

Look, the powers that be are rattling our cage.

The Minister for Justice is looking for positive soundbites

and he's putting pressure on the press office.

Well, look, it's all cocktails and siestas here.

We're short staffed. There's overtime bans.

-They can't expect a miracle.

-In case you haven't noticed,

we're not exactly flavour of the month with the media at the moment.

Should I make something up?

If you're not able for this,

maybe it is time I gave it to Dunedin.

So we're doing this, then?

Looks like it. Did they get off all right?

Da, he needs to pay properly.

He tried to rape her.

And you're not going to do anything about it. We're not going to do anything about it.

Do you not think I want to? Do you think I want to be doing this?

Well, then, do something about it!

Listen to me. Fallon tried to rape your mother. Not you.

Not me. Your mother. So we'll do what she asks.

And what she wants. Do you understand me?

Do you understand me?

How do I look?

Great.

-Ma.

-Don't.

Ready?

Listen. You stay in the public eye at all times.

Do you hear me? Don't let him take you anywhere.

Understand?

Joe, we need to meet.

Pier Pub. 12 o'clock.

Look, just be there.

No going back now.

So, what's your professional opinion?

Sir?

On the McGonigle case? I mean, you must have a view.

Off the record.

I did find Liam Reid to be quite confrontational in his interview.

Do you think he was hiding something?

I'm looking for your opinion here, Detective Garda,

not a sworn statement.

Maybe...we could have pushed a little harder.

Yeah... tea towels and telephone books?

So why didn't you push him harder?

DI Grogan felt it could be deemed inappropriate behaviour.

I think I could have got somewhere.

They're ready for you outside, sir.

OK. Feeding time.

DOOR LOCK BUZZES

So, what was that about?

Nothing. Just chattin'.

Just chattin'?

I'd ask anybody who may have seen Sergeant McGonigle

on the night in question to please come forward.

Any information, no matter how trivial, can only help with this investigation.

So, nothing new, then?

We are still pursuing various lines of enquiry.

Same-old same-old, you mean?

Detective Inspector Grogan

and her team are working flat out on this case.

As it happens, we have had a breakthrough

and we're focusing on one particular person of interest.

As we get more information, we will let you know.

In the meantime, we have an investigation to get on with.

State of this bleedin' thing.

We got it for nothing, didn't we?

Yeah, well, you'll catch scabies off it or something.

-What if he drags her out?

-He won't.

Yeah, what if he does? We should have just done him.

-Keith!

-What? That bleedin' scum, he deserves it. I'm telling you.

-Cut him up.

-Look will you drop it, OK? Just drop it.

Come on, Bridge.

Come on.

Fancy another?

Yeah. Why not?

No ice.

Right. We're on.

Well, you don't know what we're going to find in there, do you?

I had to give them something.

So you lied to them?

Did I? Detective Walsh doesn't seem to think so.

With all due respect, sir,

Detective Garda Walsh isn't running this investigation.

We're all on the same team here, Nikki.

We gild the lily a little bit...

OK, it gets the vultures off your back, the commissioner off mine.

What's the harm in that? Has the case been jeopardised? Not really.

Some speculation in the newspapers, maybe.

What I did out there was buy you time.

And you should be thanking me for that.

Look, I know.

I know there's been an awful lot of upheaval around here recently.

But we need results.

And if you can't come up with the goods,

then maybe Dunedin is the only option.

We will get there, sir.

OK, and that's what I told the commissioner.

And that's why I backed you for this post.

Don't make me regret that.

There it is, look, there.

Find sockets, will ya?

Come on, Keith, will ya?!

Plug that in. Plug it in.

Oh, Jaysus.

Come on, we have to shift it, come on.

Count of three. One, two, three...

One, two, three.

That should do, that should do.

WHIRRING

Lighten up, Bridget. Things just got a bit rough, that's all.

Some people could say you tried to rape me.

Misunderstandings can be a terrible thing.

There was no misunderstanding.

Well, that really depends on point of view, doesn't it?

Don't play innocent.

You knew what you were doing to me.

You played with the big boys, you got smacked. Lesson learned.

Like Ger McIntyre?

You got a bit overzealous with him.

Now, I'd watch that pretty mouth of yours, Bridge.

Why's that? Have me smacked too, will ya?

Ger was an idiot.

Tried to make me look a fool.

Now he won't.

Just wouldn't have thought you'd kill someone, Joe.

Dog eat dog. There are rules. He played with fire.

He got burnt.

Not the Joe Fallon I once knew.

I sent a wreath.

What about me?

You're not going to break the rules, are you?

Can I ask you a question?

Genuine.

Were you out just to get what you want?

You wouldn't believe me if I told you anyway.

Probably not.

Just keep a lid on McIntyre.

I'd hate to see anything bad happen to you.

How's your grandson?

Is he good?

Answer your phone, Vinny. Answer your phone.

LOUD WHIRRING

DRILL DROWNS OUT PHONE RINGING

INDISTINCT ANSWERPHONE INSTRUCTION

ANSWERPHONE BEEPS

He's just left, Vin.

RINGING TONE

Come on.

Bingo!

You have one new voice message.

He's just left, Vin.

Go. Go!

-Da?

-Go now!

PHONE RINGS

Hey, Breen, yeah. I thought you were going to be here.

Yeah, I'll be in the office, then.

Ya stupid... Did you get it?

Right, come on.

KNOCK ON DOOR Yeah?

May I?

Yes. Of course.

My client, Jonathan Burgess. He's agreed a plea.

You're joking. Well, fair play to him, that's great news.

OK, well, I can get this on...

Claire, I'm so sorry.

That came this morning. I was meant to catch you.

There's supposed to be a ceremony, like an unveiling.

Yeah.

Yeah, I remember James had to do one.

First big speech.

For his old boss.

But we'll do it whenever you're ready, OK?

I don't know that I ever will be.

He was all about the job, no matter how much he tried...

..pretended.

And now look at him.

A statistic.

Another...picture on a wall.

Don't end up like him.

It's not worth it.

Names, addresses, money owed.

And we got this.

You took his money?

-Yeah.

-That's not what we agreed.

Ma, there's a lot of money in this bag. And here,

he's lucky I didn't torch the place.

Is it there? Tell me it's there, Bridge.

Here. Hands!

Keith, drop that off and come straight back here.

Do you understand me?

Yeah.

Go on.

This backfires....

..we're dead.

Anything?

What's taking them so long? Gave it to them on a plate.

What are you doing?

The tablets aren't working.

I was going to take it....

Just to get something myself, just to ease the pain...

But I knew I couldn't stop.

I want to, I do, Mam, I really do...

I keep seeing Dad, lying there. Because of me.

I'm going to take that money. I don't want to.

But you didn't.

This time. This time.

Your dad can't. He's...

I know. I know.

I know. I know. I know.

Hey.

Do you have someone?

You can call?

A dealer?

I'll get dressed.

No.

Last thing I need is you having a relapse.

You were right. We have to see this thing through.

Right to the end.

Yeah... Come in.

Could you check that out for me?

OK, great. All right. Thank you, take care, bye.

All-nighter?

How can you tell?

Anonymous drop in last night.

Original's been sent to the bureau for prints along with

the envelope it came in.

Property of Joe Fallon.

It's got names, the amount they borrowed, the amount they owe.

Interest rates. It's like he makes it up as he goes along.

Fourth line down.

Ger McIntyre.

Up to his neck.

All right. Get a warrant issued. Bring him in.

SIRENS WAIL

You lot take the warehouse.

Right, son, yeah. Straight back now.

He's going to know it's us soon enough anyway.

We just keep calm.

Bit of a break in? Professional looking job.

DIY enthusiast.

If you wouldn't mind coming down to the station.

Help us with some enquiries.

Or we could always just arrest you.

Always willing to do my duty as a citizen.

Great.

And don't worry, we won't forget to lock up when we're finished.

I wasn't in the mood, OK?

That's the whole reason to go drinking.

Something they're not telling us?

Paudge!

What have I done now?

Mick Moran. There's been a sighting.

Come on, get your kit on.

Well, you interviewed him. Come on, let's go.

Right. You get it, you come straight back, OK?

And stay in sight.

Mam... I'm...

Just go.

PHONE RINGS

Tommy.

We're fine.

I'll call you when we're done.

Detective Garda Walsh starting my interview with

Mr Joseph Fallon at 11.16. Garda Holden also present.

You've come here voluntarily to help us with our enquiries.

And I understand I'm not under arrest,

so can we get on with this?

Do you know a Gerard McIntyre, Mr Fallon?

No, that's not lighting up any brain cells.

You're sure?

No, nothing. Sorry.

Maybe this might refresh your memory.

He died of injuries sustained from a severe beating.

The streets aren't safe.

I personally believe a bigger Garda presence is necessary.

And you have no recollection of actually meeting this man?

You're just going to keep asking me until I say yes, eh?

Your associate Mr Breen recognised him.

Yeah? Well, we're not joined at the hip.

What about this?

You recognise that?

If you could answer the question, Mr Fallon.

If you could speak up, Mr Fallon.

No. No, I don't.

So you've never seen this before?

I think that's what "no" means.

Just needed confirmation.

What about this?

For the record, I'm showing Mr Fallon exhibit 1A,

a notebook page taken under warrant from his office this morning.

Looks like the same handwriting.

So, do you want to take a closer look?

Am I being charged with anything here?

You're merely helping us with our enquiries.

So I'm free to go.

Any time you like.

Right, then.

Still waiting.

Last time, Tommy.

Please let this be the last time.

They're here. I'll call you back.

I thought you were sick.

No, I... Yeah...I just needed some air.

Mick Moran. He's been seen in the area.

Don't suppose you've seen anything.

No.

Oi!

All right there, son?

Bring him in.

Now.

And I want him searched.

You don't have to do this.

Right. Empty your pockets.

Empty your pockets, Conor, please.

Not exactly Rockefeller.

Right. Arms out.

Belt.

Just your fingerprints and you're done.

No cell, Paudge.

Please.

Room two is free.

Thank you.

You'll be fine.

Maybe he hasn't copped yet.

He's not thick.

PHONE RINGS

Here we go.

How are you, Joe? Everything all right?

Don't try me, Bridget.

We've things to discuss.

We do.

Well, I'm in the Pier Pub, now, if you have a minute.

You. Out.

What? I'm not going anywhere.

Will you just do as you're told, will you?

No. No way. I'm stayin'.

Last thing we need is you goin' off on one.

Now go on, get out!

Fine. Not going far.

I'm on me phone, yeah?

Yeah, right, son.

Nearly there.

Take him out and have the medic look at him.

-Now, Sharon.

-Conor?

You. Out.

So what else have you been lying about?

If you want me to drop this, you better start talking.

I can't believe it. Conor?

Cos he's not a zombie going around in trackies?

No, it's just...the Skip's son, like.

And she was buying him the drugs?

Technically, he was buying.

Yeah, but she was facilitating.

He's her son.

You didn't have to charge him.

That was Nikki's idea, not mine.

Wait until the Super gets hold of this.

Well, how's he going to hear about it?

Bound to get out, isn't it?

Not from here, it's not.

Look, all I'm saying is, she's compromised herself.

Are you naturally a knobhead or is it something you have to work at?

Remind me never to get stuck in a trench with that fella.

You should have come to me.

Then you would have known.

Everyone would have known.

Tommy read this article.

We decided to wean him off ourselves.

Tommy'd go out with him. Bring it back to the house.

We'd ration it out. We'd watch...

..our son...

..sticking it in his arm...

You let me help.

Let me make a few phone calls. I can get him bumped up the list.

Look, it's out now, Ange.

And you can forget about the charge sheet.

I can't.

Purely selfish reasons. I need you here.

All this stuff about Brian in the press.

You're the only one I can trust to keep me sane around here.

Don't say that.

It's the truth. We're going to get this sorted.

Get you home to Tommy.

Is there something else?

Ange?

Everything is just a lie.

What are you talking about?

-And you're going to have to start talking because I can't help you if...

-Brian knew.

What we were up to.

Big man, sit.

Vinnie.

You think I wouldn't've guessed?

Took your time, actually.

We'll talk about the money later. I just want the ledger.

-Do you think I'd have it on me?

-I dunno.

You were stupid enough to have drill bit here rob it from me.

You're gone, Fallon.

You keep your dog under control, will you, Bridge?

You're on their radar now.

It's all circumstantial.

I never touched the guy.

-RECORDING:

-..Ger McIntyre.

-Ger was an idiot.

He tried to make me look like a fool. Now he won't.

Just wouldn't've thought you killed someone, Joe.

Dog eat dog. There are rules. He played with fire.

He got burnt.

Not the Joe Fallon I once know.

RECORDING STOPS

I've copies with a solicitor.

Anything happens to me, Vinnie, or the kids,

it goes straight to the guards.

So you might as well just...go.

I'm going nowhere.

I never took you for a snitch.

You're rattling the wrong cage, Joe.

Don't get cocky about this.

What did she tell you?

That I jumped her bones?

You think that's how it went down?

Did you tell him all about the hotel?

It was good room service, if you know what I mean.

Your Bridge, she's a gamey girl.

Let's just say her legs weren't exactly crossed.

PEOPLE GASP

Get back! Now! Back!

Give me one good reason why I shouldn't stick

this in your face, huh?

Vinnie, don't!

You sniff around my wife again...

Get out of here, you ratbag!

He wanted me to stand up in court and tell them all that Sharon...

Sharon what?

Forced Rachel... to make her testimony.

And would you have?

No...

Would you have?

I had your son sit in that seat and make a sworn statement.

I know.

Oh, my God.

You coached him.

You told him what to say.

Withholding evidence in a murder investigation. Brian's murder.

He was doing so well.

-God!

-I didn't want him to...

You saw us.

You saw us working so hard, the hours that we were pulling.

You saw us being dragged through the press.

And you sat there supportive, knowing what you know?

You're on your own, Ange.

You are on your own.

You and your son.