Episode 29 Red Rock

He was there the night Darren died. We did it together.

You will never, ever see Luke again! The kid's better off without you!

Stop! Urgh! Get out!

My ma is missing.

When's the last time any of you saw Donna Burke?

Couple of weeks?

One more chance, Mum. Drop the keys into the pub.

Argh! Michael?

Who did this?

I thought you said this was it, just a once off,

give your ma a scare, that's it. Maybe.

Will you take your old job back?

If anything, I'd like to really commit to the place. Build it.

SHUTTER CLICKS

A body's just been found off the shore road. Man or woman?

Female, mid 30s. But details are a bit sketchy. No ID?

Not yet, but techies are on their way.

I want you to cordon the place off. Paudge is already on it.

You let us know the minute you find out anything. Will do. Sean.

I mean the minute. Yeah. I'm on it.

Some start to the day, huh?

You OK if I keep Sharon upstairs with Rory today?

Nikki? What?

What if it's Donna Burke?

So, he's back living here now? Just like that?!

Your brother was attacked. Come on.

Maybe it's just karma for how he really screwed up my life.

Keep your voice down.

Why? Do you think I give a toss if he can hear me?

Do you give a toss if you wake Grace?

Yeah.

Yeah, I'm sorry.

I just really miss my boy. We all do.

Are they supposed to snore at that age, or...?

My daughter does not snore. She's a lady.

Mm, just like her mum doesn't snore. SHE LAUGHS

Here, I'm out of here. David.

He'll come round.

I don't think I would.

I know I haven't made things easy for anyone...

..but I'm going to put the head down,

get on with work.

You're not going to regret this, Mum.

I will make you proud.

I know you will.

Mwah.

Can you not see it? What?

You got paint on me wallpaper.

Where?

There.

That? Oh, that's... That's part of the design.

Yeah, it's abstract.

We must have done it when we were painting the ceiling.

There, look. Fixed.

Drunk on the job again?

I haven't touched a drop all day.

Mind you, my head is wrecked, looking at that!

Making my eyes all funny. You'll get used to it.

Here, Ma, I can't have people over with that up there.

What? That cost me 50 euros a roll.

So?

Did you get me non-drip paint?

What?

Back to the shop. Well, I didn't... It wasn't really a shop.

Yeah, well, go back and get me non-drip ceiling paint,

we're doing the bedroom next.

There's no point in painting that bedroom ceiling,

putting a mirror over the bed.

Dirty bird.

Oh, Jesus!

I completely forgot I'm working today. Would one of you mind Luke?

I can't, love. I've collections to make, you know? Shifty Noel.

Yeah, and Mary "I'll have it for you tomorrow" Flood.

Ma? I've collections too, love, and I've new clients to meet.

Should I give David a call? Not even as a joke.

You should bring him with you. Niamh'll understand.

What if she says no?

She won't have much chance if you have him with you.

What's up?

Nothing.

It's just it was easier before, you know?

I need you to go to Cork. No can do.

I'm sorry? I need to stay local today.

Do you now? Yeah, I do.

It's OK. Aidan can do the Cork run. Damo, swap with him.

I'll have a word with him later. Leave that to me.

I don't want you getting stressed. I told you, I'm fine. Are you though?

Look, I'm not hiding away. It was one of those things.

I'll get over it.

OK, if you're sure.

FOOTSTEPS

Howdy, folks.

Sergeant Riordan.

You've ketchup on your face.

No, I don't.

Er, yes, you do.

Brown sauce.

Told you.

Have you come to litter my office, or do you have any news for us?

About the break-in? I most certainly do.

You know who attacked me? Not exactly.

There's a surprise(!) There was no break-in.

What are you talking about?

The lads in the technical bureau managed to work it out.

See, um...

the fella used a key to gain access.

And then tampered with the lock afterwards,

to make it look like forced entry. That's...crazy.

I know. An awful lot of extra work, if you ask me.

What exactly are you saying?

It was an inside job.

Any idea how long she was in the water?

Long enough, by the sounds of it. The body's in bad nick.

You should see the photos. Floating bodies freak me out.

Did they give you any kind of timeline? Nothing definite.

They just said it'll take a little longer to identify.

I want to see her! I want to see my ma! Where is she? Where's me ma?

DOOR BUZZER

Aoife. Get away from me! Aoife! Sean, I'll handle this.

Get off me! Calm down. Let go! No, not unless you calm down.

Now, what's going on?

Is it her?

What are you talking about?

Is it her?

The dead one. Is it my ma?

Who sent it to you? Everyone.

All right, pull over that chair and just talk to me.

She's dead, isn't she?

That might not even be your mother.

She has the exact same top.

So do I. She got it in Penneys, didn't she?

Yeah.

Who is it then?

We don't know. They're running tests on the body.

It shouldn't be much longer.

You can wait with me, if you want.

I don't bite.

MOBILE VIBRATES

Hello?

Yeah, that's mine.

Yeah.

Right, so where are you?

Yeah.

Great, thanks.

Bet you a tenner there's no money in it.

Could you watch himself if I go get it?

I will, of course. I'll be 20 minutes, tops.

Just go, will you?

BABY CRIES Wonderful(!)

I ring her phone every day, but it's dead.

And I set up a whole page for her online.

I asked everyone to share it. Everyone I know.

Then some granny in Limerick loses her dog. Gets ten times the shares.

For a dog!

A stupid, ugly dog!

KNOCK AT DOOR Yeah, come in.

Hey.

This just came in.

Aoife.

What?

It's not your mother.

Hey. It's good news.

Well, if it's not her, then where is she?

Hiya, little man.

I don't think Katie would want that.

I've missed you so much. You know that?

This isn't fair. Do not do this.

Do what?

Talk to my son? I haven't seen him in weeks.

Well, that's none of my business. Yeah, you're damn right it's not.

What the hell are you doing? Give me my son.

He's my son too! Give him to me!

And get out!

Katie, can we not just...? I said, get out!

So, what's the big emergency?

The guards know. The guards know what? That it was an inside job.

How?

Apparently, someone isn't the criminal mastermind he thinks he is.

How is this my fault? They knew from the lock.

And what did you tell them? Gave them your number,

told them to give you a ring. What do you think I told them?

So, what are we going to do?

Don't know.

Mike, this was your idea.

To make it look like a burglary.

We could go back inside for this.

No, that's not going to happen. The guards are going to keep looking

till they get their man. Just give me a minute.

Are you a gambling man, Mike? What's that got to do with anything?

Well, I am.

And do you want to know the trick? Enlighten me.

Just when you're down to your last euro, don't stop.

Keep going.

Cos that's exactly when you're going to win big. Or you lose everything!

You should give them a hand. The guards. What are you on about?

You pin it on someone else.

The girl they found at the beach, that's her parents.

That's rough. Yeah.

God love them.

They said she had a history of depression.

Nothing suspicious then? No.

Oh, here. Will you have a look at this for me?

No offence, but you have the handwriting of a ten-year-old.

That's Aoife's handwriting.

I got her to write a list of the places that her mother used to go.

We've checked all of these. Well, everywhere except Bannon's.

No, there's no way I'm going in there without riot gear.

Well, you'd better get your riot gear then.

It's not right. Says the fella robbing from his own ma?

Look, you said it yourself,

the guards are going to keep looking until they find someone.

Doesn't mean we have to lead them.

They're not going to suspect I beat the crap out of myself.

You're a member of the club now, bud.

Here on out, if something goes wrong, you are top of the list.

All roads eventually lead to you.

There's no claiming this was an accident. No hope.

This was planned. Your hotshot lawyer sister,

she's not going to tie your shoelaces on this one.

No warm, cosy welcome when you get out.

Suspended sentence?

You're looking at four years, give or take.

On the other hand, someone with no record, six months, tops.

Or nothing. I'm telling you now.

The government is fierce soft on crime at the moment.

So you're saying we need someone with no priors? Yeah.

And I take it all your drivers are clean?

You're sure the worst someone could get is six months? Absolutely.

You've got someone in mind.

She took him off me like I'd snatched him from a playground!

I'm sure it wasn't like that. You weren't there!

You should have seen the way she looked at me, the things she said!

She'll do anything to keep Luke from me.

David. What if I never see him again?

You will. How do you know?

Because we will never, ever give up on that baby. Yeah, but...

No buts, blood is blood.

Now, we talk to Claire, we find a way, we figure it out.

Do you hear me?

Yeah. I hear you.

Hurry up, will you?

See?

Still got the magic touch.

What's wrong?

He's just had a kid.

So? No.

I'm not doing this.

Take these, get out of here. Are you joking?

Do I look like I'm joking? Go!

Should I call for back-up, or...?

All right, you talk to the barman,

I'll chance my luck with the clientele.

Anyone know Donna Burke?

Oh, screw this!

All right, most of you know who we are and we know who most of you are.

Peter. We're here for one reason and one reason only.

We are looking for information on a missing woman, Donna Burke.

GLASS SMASHES

And that is our cue to go.

OK. I'm leaving my card. Strictly confidential.

We're really pushing our luck now. Right.

Is that who I think it is?

Bingo.

Thank you!

What are you doing here?

The cops want to go through all the drivers again. Not sure why.

All right.

I should crack on.

Michael? Mr Hennessy?

Sorry about earlier.

Forget it.

No, it wasn't on.

The wife's after having a kid. Five weeks premature.

And neither of them are doing good.

You didn't want to be down in Cork.

Just in case, you know.

Your mum's been great about it, like,

but I should have really told you as well.

It's a bit personal, you know? I hear you.

How are they? Ah, you know.

Right, who do we have here?

Damien Quinn.

Will this take long? You'll be done in no time.

Then you can go and see Barbara and little Alva.

Barbara.

Your wife. Who was in hospital the night of the burglary.

That's right, yeah.

So you were home alone that evening? Just me and the dog.

Yeah, shame man's best friend can't provide an alibi.

What are you saying?

Just making an observation. You think it was me?

Was it? Of course not.

Oh, you know, it's just with the cost of medical care these days...

Wait. What if he could be eliminated?

Someone knows all the lingo.

Damo, can we search your stuff? What?

You don't have anything to hide, so we can search your stuff, right?

You won't find anything. Search my house and car as well, will you?

Oh, I might just do that.

Well, I want to be eliminated. Like Michael said.

Right, let's have a look, so.

Lead the way, Pat.

It's Patricia.

Thanks for sticking up for me.

Found it at the wall at Bannon's.

Have a good look, Aoife.

I don't know him, OK? They seem very pally in this photo.

Is she seeing someone besides Tony?

You don't have to be scared of Tony.

Is this another boyfriend?

You know something about this man? It could help us find your mum.

It's not a boyfriend, is it?

Is this a punter?

Still here then?

Yeah. I told your ma - it goes or I do.

And I told you, it'll grow on you. Here, give me them.

Yeah, like bleedin' fungus!

SWITCHES TV OFF

How did you get on today, love? Grand, yeah.

What's he been bleedin' doing to you now?

I don't want to talk about it.

Come here to me.

Here. Got your stupid paint.

Don't worry about that. Your sister's upset.

Why? Three guesses.

# Hush, little baby Don't say a word... #

Sshh, sshh, sshh. HE SOBS

It's OK, Grace. It's all right, love, OK. Sshh, sshh.

# Hush, little baby Don't say a word

# Momma's gonna buy you a mocking bird

# And if that mocking bird won't sing

# Momma's gonna buy you a diamond ring... #

This won't take long.

What have we here?

No. I've never seen them before. Damo...

I didn't rob them yokes, I swear! How could you?

I never!

Same IMEI numbers as the stolen merchandise. Damo, Damo, Damo...

This is a mistake.

Damien Quinn, I am arresting you on suspicion of aggravated burglary.

Patricia, I didn't do this! I didn't! Michael! I didn't do this!

This is madness! Michael! I didn't do this!

What's wrong? I called it off, you went ahead and did it anyway?

I had to, Mikey! You had to?! It's the truth!

Relax, OK?

Jesus Christ! Haven't seen you that mad

since the chef in the Joy christened your soup.

Do you remember that?

And who saved you from a kicking? I sorted the problem out.

And it's exactly what I'm doing now. He has a wife and kid, Robbie!

We all have our problems.

We need to look out for each other on this one.

There's no turning back.

The new legislation doesn't apply because you two never cohabited.

So, we just sit back and do nothing? Well, you could take it to court.

So that's what we do. But as things stand, you will lose.

Why? Katie's a good mum. You can't really dispute that.

Would a good mother keep her own son from seeing his father. Mum.

It's my professional opinion. So, what would you do?

As a lawyer?

I would try to get Katie back onside.

Now that she knows what I did to Darren? Great(!) I'm sorry.

But that's the best shot you have at having a relationship with Luke.

Aoife's confirmed Donna's a working girl. She's not professional.

That's why she stayed under our radar. Working occasionally?

Exactly. Now, this guy in the photograph.

No previous, so... Well, we're still hoping to catch a break.

Well, Johnno's in the field. I'll get him to put some feelers out.

Great. Tracking this POI, that's our main priority today,

so if you have anything else, just put it on the back burner.

Yes, boss.

We find this guy, we are one step closer to finding Donna.

Where's yourself? Your mother? Still at home.

The perks of being the boss, what?

I'll tell her you called.

Well, it was you I was after really. Um, I need to get your statement.

Another one? Yeah, well, you know.

Because the arrest, we need to go back over what happened.

I've already told you everything.

Well, you'd be surprised. And with Damo in the frame...

I can't tell you anything more.

You might know more than you realise.

Right. Well, um, I actually have a phone meeting in a sec, so...

You don't fool me.

I'm not trying to fool you.

It's just the two of us. Your ma's not here.

You can be honest.

You're trying to cover for him, aren't you?

Um... No, it's just... Look, look, look.

I get it, you know, you want to be the nice guy,

he's just had a sprog, been a good employee...

But trust me, someone pulls a stunt like that,

what he did to you, doesn't deserve your protection.

Yeah, maybe.

Right. Come down to the station later, yeah?

Sure.

We need to put Damo behind bars, am I right?

Any word from Johnno?

You know what he's like. Unreliable?

Likes to do things his own way. Yeah. That's what worries me.

Garda Holden. Sir.

Knock-knock.

What can I do for you?

Poor girl. Still no sign?

No, not yet, but I think we've just had a break in the case. Good.

Glad to hear it.

Yeah, so, if you don't mind... I won't keep you long.

I'd appreciate that.

I'm going to need some of your team for an operation today.

An operation? Yeah. Anti-austerity crowd.

Rumour has it that they're going to have a protest

outside a city councillor's home. You want my team to stand guard?

Is there something wrong with that?

We've just had a lead in a missing woman case.

Who happens to be a member of a notorious crime family.

Priorities, Nikki.

Priorities.

I'm telling you, if you squint and look into that corner,

you can kind of see the outline of Jesus.

Your Jesus? Or the Lord, Our Saviour?

Elvis. It's actually Elvis. Come on, Luke. Pull my finger.

Oh, clear out. Don't teach him that.

What? You and your brothers loved it. Until you followed through!

Right, have you got everything?

Yeah. Just going to take him down to the park and feed the ducks.

You should come. I can't. Ah, stuff work! Pull a sickie.

Baby food and nappies cost money.

Don't be worrying about cash. We have our own business now.

Mm, and David's maintenance.

Not any more. What?

I want nothing from him.

Pull up the truck here, love. You're entitled to...

I'm not discussing this, Da.

I'm through with David and if that means I'm broke, then so be it.

When's your birthday? Excuse me?

Is it your birthday soon? No. Why? I got you a present anyway.

What are you talking about? Your POI. You've found him?

Finally got acquainted with those hookers down at the canal.

They knew who he was. Even had a reg for him.

The traffic boys caught him on the N7. He's on his way here now.

I'll let you know how I get on.

And a happy birthday to me.

What do you want? Just a black coffee, please.

That's all? Not going to bang on about access?

I'm just meeting a friend.

And for what it's worth, David was way out of line yesterday.

He was, yeah. It won't happen again.

I've made sure of that.

Right. The last thing I want is for Luke to get caught in the crossfire.

Good.

I'll bring you that coffee in a sec.

Thanks, Katie.

Sean, I need a wingman. I've a protest to get to.

Got to stop some councillor bloke from getting egged.

Five minutes.

A real sick puppy this fella. Into mad stuff.

Like what? Animals or something?

Feet. What?

Nothing like a good toe, apparently.

That's just wrong.

One man's chiropody is another man's porn.

So, is it good cop or bad cop? Surprise me.

Hello, Mr McBride.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm so, so sorry.

Please don't tell my wife. Tell her what?

About my...my interests.

My nocturnal activities.

You mean soliciting?

Slumming it in Bannon's?

A man has needs. Oh, we've all heard about your needs.

My wife is quite conservative, see? So some of the things I'm fond of...

It's just, it's not really her thing.

And that's where Donna Burke came in.

Who?

The woman you're leering at in the photo.

Size four feet, if that helps?

I know... I know you're mocking me.

But you don't understand.

A woman's foot is such a beautiful, sensual...

And there's nothing more alluring than a good...

Enough of the graphics.

Did you engage Donna Burke's services?

Might have.

We left that godawful place together.

But things didn't work out. How do you mean?

We had an argument. Let me guess, she wanted to keep her socks on?

We disagreed about her fee and then she attacked me. She attacked you?

Yes. And then she stole all my money.

And ran off through Connolly Park.

Connolly Park? Yeah. And that's all I know.

So, if we're done here, my wife's making lasagne...

Sit your arse down!

Sarge.

WHISPERING: Creepy but harmless?

Connolly Park. A case there a while back. Sexual assault.

I'll check it out. You put your feet up.

Looks like I've been stood up.

Will you join me? I'm working.

It's just...

If you've any photos of Luke, I'd love to see them.

OK.

Fine.

Oh!

They grow up so fast!

They sure do.

The next thing you know, it'll be his first day at school.

I don't know about that.

Which reminds me, Luke got a letter from Willowbrook.

The private school? Mm.

It's where David and Michael went to school.

We put Luke's name down when he was born.

That's the best school in Dublin.

Yeah.

Obviously, the family set-up has changed.

Do you want me to take Luke's name off the list?

Probably, yeah.

These fees... Mm.

Don't rule it out just yet.

You never know, you might win the Lotto.

I just want to talk. Come on, Damo.

You know it wasn't me!

I don't know what to think.

I wouldn't do this to you, boss! Not the gear and I'm not violent, like.

So how come the tablets were in your car?

Someone planted them, must have done.

Did you say that to the guards? They don't believe me.

Then there's nothing I can do. Yes, there is!

Tell the cops it wasn't me. What? That it deffo wasn't me.

That whoever attacked you was a bald bloke with a Nordie accent

or something. I don't remember who attacked me. Well, try harder!

I'm sorry.

Maybe you should go.

Please? I can't.

My life is in your hands.

I'm sorry, I wouldn't ask if I wasn't desperate.

I can't lie to the guards. Please! Help an innocent man!

With an innocent wife and an innocent kid!

Do I need to call the guards? No, Mum, it's fine.

I was just... You were just leaving.

Let me guess. He tried to win you over with talk of sick babies.

He's just scared, OK?

Oh, my heart bleeds!

Don't tell me you feel sorry for him. That thug beat you to a pulp.

I know, but... And he robbed us blind. Cos he was desperate.

Then he should have asked for a loan.

I was a good boss to that man.

I went above and beyond when his child was born

and he threw it back in my face.

I get it, OK? I don't think you do, Michael!

We do not let people walk all over us!

Not Damien Quinn, not the Kielys, not anyone! Do you hear me?

You need to toughen up, Michael.

Maybe then you'll be worthy of taking over the place.

Maybe.

The little weirdo's story checks out.

He withdrew cash from a service station

right across from Connolly Park.

And apparently, there was another woman, same age,

similar build, attacked a while back.

Sarah O'Connor. That is some memory.

No, some cases you don't forget.

There have been others.

Sean? Yeah, what? You guys are coming with me.

Sorry, but we're supposed to be on bodyguard duty for Superkev's pal.

Trust me, this is more important. Where are we going?

Connolly Park. What about Dunne?

If the Super has a problem with it, you let him come and talk to me.

Right, come on.

Guess what. What?

Two new clients in the bag. Business is good, so?

Mm-hm. Be better if your father wasn't such a softie.

If this is about Mary Flood...

Will she have our cash tomorrow, by any chance? Her fridge was broke.

I'm surprised you didn't try and fix it for her.

I think I made it worse!

And the other clients are paying up?

Yeah, for the most part. Cos we can't afford to let things slide.

What's this about?

I met Patricia earlier. Ah, here.

She gave me this.

You want our Lukey to go to this school?

I don't know. Maybe.

No grandson of mine is playing cricket.

It's a good school. And if we can afford it...

In meeting a friend, was she? That's what she said, yeah.

And, er, did this friend ever show up? No.

No, didn't think so. Just happened to have this letter on her, did she?

Mm, she's a sneaky cow. She's playing games, hon.

She does love Luke. I know. We all do.

No, listen.

If she wants to send Luke to a posh school with Hennessy money,

that's her call, Vin.

MOBILE BUZZES

Now...

Cheers.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

It's been bonkers here today.

There's something I want to add to my statement.

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

Let me get a pen.

Right.

Fire ahead, chief.

The night of the robbery, before your man knocked me out,

he said something.

You didn't mention this before.

I only just remembered.

What did he say?

It wasn't what he said, it was the way he shouted. His voice.

And what jogged your memory?

Hearing that same voice say the exact same thing.

Who was it?

Michael?

Damien Quinn.

CAR SKIDS

REVS ENGINE David? Yeah, I'm in here.

David.

PAUSES GAME

If this is about yesterday... No, no.

I was doing some thinking about Willowbrook.

What? Oh, really?

Looks good,

but I don't think we could afford it without financial help. Mm.

We all want what's best for Luke. Small classes, excellent teachers...

Yeah, it's the best school around.

I'll talk to the principal. She's a friend.

Same friend you were pretending to meet earlier?

I'm sorry?

Do you really think I want my son

going to some fancy-arse school for spoilt brats?

Because you know what that school churns out?

Cowards and killers.

I'm trying to help my grandson.

Well, you can stick your help!

You can stick that while you're at it.

Our half of the christening.

We owe you nothing.

Not now, not ever again.

Did he threaten you?

No.

No, just tried to convince me he was innocent.

The brass neck on some of these gougers!

Yeah.

Right.

We just need your autograph on that.

It's the wife I feel sorry for.

Yeah, sure, he needs the cash for the hospital bills,

but you'd want to be some numpty to do what Damo did.

How long do you think he'll get?

Aggravated burglary... Actually...I don't want to know.

Yeah, you're dead right.

Why should you feel guilty about it?

This is all just a game to you, isn't it?

I want my grandson to have the best, that's all!

Oh, really? And what about a dad? Do you want him to have a dad?

David, I'm not the one you should be angry with!

Ah, no, course not.

I thought if I could make Katie see how much Luke needs us...

Luke doesn't need us!

Luke's fine! He's happy as Larry! But you're not.

It kills me to see you like this.

She's just trying to help.

Yeah, and now she's just gone and made things a whole lot worse.

Ah, big man!

I was getting worried about you.

What's up?

So, did you do it?

Fair play.

Are you all right?

You know what?

I am.

Good. Had to be done.

Yeah, it did.

Shots?

Now we're talking.

Krystle, four shots of tequila, please, love.

Krystle?

Oh, yeah, with a K. Proper classy!

I know her.

You dirty dog, you! No, no.

We were in the Gaeltacht together.

Her real name's Majella.

See why she changed it.

How are you, love?

Thank you.

Keep them coming, darling. Cheers.

So here, what are we drinking to?

How about...your new job?

What? Well, we're a driver down now.

Me?

Doing the old 9-5 lark?! I don't think so, Mikey.

It's a pity.

Going to need someone I can trust for what I have planned.

Something not exactly kosher, I take it?

What do you think?

To Harbour Haulage, baby!

To Harbour Haulage.

I don't take well to people who lie to me.

Do you want to get some lunch?

Who's it from?