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You're his superior. Catherine Dunbar is encouraged to supervise the McCandlish

case by Lord Thornhill, a senior member of the legal establishment.

Another street performer is found murdered by the serial killer and

confidence is growing despite the discovery of his wife's body.

Greg is anxious for Sarah, whose room is ransacked.

John! You're a pianist, a talented pianist. Philip Jackson, her tutor, also

expresses concern about Sarah's busking activities.

There's a nutcase out there.

John Naismith beats his wife, Janie, who flees from home with daughter Susan.

You get him!

Janie goes to Vivian Liddell for help, and she promises to sue Dunbar and

partners for negligence.

Andrew Hanson, McCandlish's advocate, suddenly, and with no explanation,

withdraws from the case.

We have to face the fact.

Hanson has ditched you.

And I want to know why.

You've got William Forbes.

I know he's good.

Yes, he's good.

One of the brightest.

You're doing it proud.

We were lucky to get him.

When, Mr. Cairns?

We will.

I can't talk. I'm in a hurry. You've got to tell us why.

You don't want to know.

Look, you owe it to us.

Can't you see a favor when it hits you in the face?

All I can see is a man running out, and I want to know why.

It's called etiquette.

Something you know little about.

Etiquette.

Leave it. Etiquette. Leave it.

Is it something I shouldn't know?

Yes.

What? What shouldn't I know?

Are we being used?

Are we being used?

Of course.

We're lawyers.

May I call the diet, Will?

Please do.

Stand up.

Call the diet.

Her Majesty's advocate against James John McCandlish. Are you James John

McCandlish? Yes. Please sit.

Mr Forbes?

I represent the accused, James John McCandlish, who pleads not guilty.

What does it mean?

What use will this be when he punches me in the mouth?

I tell you.

He'll be out there now looking for me.

And when he finds me, he'll kill me.

No, he won't.

There's no way he'll find you at the hotel.

You're safe now.

I've been asked to make contact with a woman called Janie Naismith. She was in

court last week.

I'm told she needs counselling. Could you tell me where I could find her,

please? I wasn't in that court, but if you bear with me, I'll find out. Thank

you.

Who's in?

Bloody dog.

Hello, Malcolm Davis?

My name's Greg McDowell. I'm James McCandlish's solicitor.

Now, I believe you were with Mr. McCandlish when he was arrested.

I wonder if we could meet.

Yes, I believe it is important.

Don't do that.

Why have you done this, Janie?

Who's he?

Leave us alone, please.

No. No, don't.

Janie, please.

We should have talked.

Listened.

Understood.

We let others get involved.

I've heard you both.

I know that now.

It's a start, Janie. Something we can work on.

Can you remember the way we once felt about each other?

I can.

Please, Janie.

Judge me without the trappings I've hidden behind.

John, please don't do this to me. It's only a collar, Janie.

It doesn't excuse the things I've done to you.

No.

Leave me alone.

Just leave me alone.

Are you that hard?

Don't even get a second chance.

Come here.

You will come home.

Kathy, it's all right. We'll go home.

John, tell her that you're going home.

Tell her.

Malcolm David.

Greg McDowell.

Thanks for coming.

You're a close friend of the McCandlish family.

We were with him when he was arrested.

That's why I thought we needed to talk.

I don't know how I can help you.

You know Hanson's left the scene. Yeah, I've had.

Something must have scared him off.

Look, MacDonald, I told you in my letter, I can't help your defense.

Now, I was as shocked as the next man when he was arrested. I was standing

to him, for Christ's sake. But there's nothing I know that can help it.

No, I know.

Tell me about Maureen McCandless.

Maureen regretted the marriage.

Before the confetti was out of the box. She never said it, but we knew it.

So did Jim.

She never had the courage to tell him to go.

It would have been a release for both of them if... if one of them had had the

guts to do something about it.

There's no doubt in my mind that you were found in possession of Miss

belongings. Just a cassette.

And you were the only person with the master keys to the rooms that night.

You were on duty both nights when the room was ransacked and when she was

harassed in the bathroom.

Have you anything to say?

It wasn't me.

Sarah, I think it's right you should have a chance of asking him any

before we make any decisions.

I don't have anything to ask.

All right, Jack.

We'll leave you there for the time being. Go on.

Well, we should inform the police. You mean they haven't been informed yet?

We carry out a short internal inquiry first to make sure it's a police matter

and not... This is a serious business, Mr Jackson.

Sometimes students play pranks.

I was there that night. I saw the state Sarah was in. What are you going to do

about it?

Leave it, Philip.

I don't live here anymore.

Just leave the police out of it.

Sarah, this is serious.

I know.

All right.

If that's what you want.

By the way, Sarah, good luck with the concert on Monday.

Thanks, Philip.

You're not coming?

No. Other commitments, I'm afraid. But I'll be thinking about you.

Beats throwing chips around the room any day.

What?

It's for you.

A man.

A man?

For me?

Hello?

They hung up.

If you haven't got an appointment, it's going to be impossible for you to see

Miss Little.

And anyway, it's lunchtime.

I'm sorry, but it's very important.

Enter. On.

Two. Three.

Right. One. Two.

Three. What the hell is this?

Look, I've got to talk to you.

You're accepting responsibility for the negligence actions.

Well?

Look, you're ruining us with both of us.

And more tragically, you're destroying Janie and Susan. That is not what they

want.

I'm going to get you, Archie.

You...

Catherine, Dunbaran Partners, the whole lot of you.

Because... because you deserve it.

You know, Viv, this does not become you.

Didn't think I had it in me.

No.

I was talking about the body stocking.

Mrs. McCandlish had been missing for some weeks.

The accused did not see fit to report this.

It wasn't until the neighbours' suspicions were aroused that Mr.

McCandlish told you she was visiting friends in Australia, yes?

Yes. She never arrived, yes?

Yes.

Isn't it the case that whatever happened to this woman will have occurred during

her travels?

Isn't that the case?

We're leaving the hotel tomorrow.

John's left home.

He's going to give us some breathing space.

I'm really pleased it's worked out for you.

We'll speak soon about the negligence action against Dunbar and Partners.

I need your statement.

Susan and I are going home.

My marriage may be over, maybe not, I don't know.

But I want to finish all this here and now.

Archie's a good man.

I know him.

He doesn't deserve this.

So no more court, no more lawyers, no more destruction.

I mean it.

No more.

Stop it now before it does irreparable harm.

No! Don't!

Don't! Stop it!

Are you sure?

No doubt.

McCandlish turned animal.

We nearly killed him.

But Morgan won't speak against him. No.

All right, thanks.

Morgan, yes.

It was him or me.

You nearly killed him.

An exaggeration.

I don't think so.

I made the wrong way.

What can I do for you?

You must be very pleased the way the trial's going.

Very content, Forbes.

It reminds me of myself. Keen, aggressive.

Animal.

Controlled.

I've always valued your skepticism of my case.

A good lawyer, should they expect that the client of the case makes for a

watertight defense, which is exactly what we've got.

Tell me again you didn't do it.

I didn't do it.

But you get the person that did and you get the serial killer. Same methods,

believe me.

I know you did it, McCandlish.

I know you did it.

I want you to know that.

I know.

when you've calmed down. Have a drink. Speak to Clara. What do you know about

Clara? You've never seen her?

No, I haven't.

You spoke of her. I'm an advocate.

I don't forget.

And maybe you should speak to Catherine.

I think you should.

She'll put your mind at rest.

She's a fine person, but predominantly a lawyer.

Sorry if I frightened you, Sarah.

But I do appreciate good music.

Nice ring.

So where does Greg stand in all this?

Greg and I sort of things out.

It's good.

Don't ever let him affect your career.

Everything in moderation.

Yes.

McCandlish's passport was in his papers.

In the case file he gave me.

It's a joint passport.

It's Mrs.

McCandlish's passport.

The one she would have taken with her. The one she would have needed to go to

Australia.

Check with the passport office. It's her only one.

She never travelled. She never even thought of travelling.

McCandlish said she travelled.

Well, this passport says she didn't.

It's a bit more complicated than your moral superiority, Greg.

It's black and white to you, isn't it?

No. No, it isn't.

Do you think I don't have doubts?

Perhaps he's guilty. Perhaps he is guilty.

But he's entitled to a lawyer who's committed to his case. He's entitled to

defense.

What happens when the next client comes along and he looks guilty?

Do we judge him too?

Do we judge them all?

Do we, Greg?

We're not in business to judge people.

There are others who do that.

Plenty of people too eager to put on the black cap.

I think you and I are different.

It's our job to be different.

We have to be.

But I think there's someone who ought to know about your mind.

You were prepared to back McCandlish without reservation.

Primarily because he thought he was innocent.

Yes. And it had nothing to do with his position.

Nothing at all.

McCandlish is innocent.

We are honourable people, Catherine.

Honourable people will stick by him.

He said his wife travelled to Australia.

Yes. She didn't.

Jackson's convinced I should give up busking.

Well, I've got to say it. I think he's right.

What about the concert?

What about the concert?

All the victims have been busking on the street.

Greg, you're cheating.

I'm not. You are. I'm not.

You didn't listen to a single word I said yesterday.

The capitalist knows how I feel. Why doesn't he talk to me about it? If we

do it, we must step aside.

You step aside.

You want to get him convicted.

It's going to destroy you.

No, it won't.

They can take back what's theirs, the lawyer. I only borrowed it.

They won't destroy me.

The plaudits are winning for you, Greg.

The cater's all but won. Forbes is good, but it was your skill that prepared the

defense. The win will be yours.

What do you know about the serial killer?

What can I know?

Listen, when all this is over, we should have a drink and thought this out.

This is not just to do with you, McCandlish.

There's a lunatic out there killing people, and you know something. Tell me.

You should know it's personal.

Sarah. You murdered your wife, and you murdered her the same way the serial

killer murdered his victims.

You don't give a toss there are lives at stake, do you?

We checked your passport.

Your wife never went to Australia.

knows what to do, and she'll do it.

Better get your act together, pal.

I'm gonna nail you. Go on to Sarah.

Get out, you fact. Get out.

Good. The shackles are off.

I loved my wife.

We married late.

And I think because of that, we valued each other more.

Our friendship with Malcolm Davis was very important to us.

It was he who brought us together.

You have to accept that.

What do you think I am, an animal?

But I was pushed.

And it wasn't so much her indifference, it was her silent contempt. It tore at

my throat so I could hardly speak.

And so then...

tore at hers.

You killed her?

I've told you that I did.

She was a grossly unhappy woman, a sad woman. I sincerely believe that although

she would not have wanted the pain, she wanted the death.

And you gave it her?

With immense sadness.

I consider myself the most gentle of men, the most gentle.

I still do.

Sorry. They did their best.

It was by injection.

She wouldn't have felt anything.

I think you're overreacting.

No, I think not.

This business with Archie has affected the reputation of the firm.

The case has been dropped.

It's left a bad aftertaste.

I'll work my three weeks' notice, if you insist.

No, Dominic.

Go.

Thank you.

You've got a phone I could use?

Thanks. I'll have a pint of the special, please.

Sarah. Hiya.

Listen, I'm phone Hanson.

I'm going to try and get the truth out of him.

Look, I'm really sorry. I'm going to miss the concert.

I love you, too.

Take care.

Thank you.

Thank you.

You're right, Lord.

We needed him.

Morning.

Not as much as we need you.

Twenty years, remember?

Man and boy.

Morning. one

I told you. Well, things have changed.

Not for me.

How did you find me?

It wasn't difficult.

You told me about your Highland retreat. I asked around.

I'm sorry that you've wasted your time.

Look, you know something that could save some lives.

Something about McCandlish.

You know McCandlish sacked me.

I'm not his man anymore.

He resigned?

No, he sacked me.

He got in first.

That was a mistake.

Your scrapbook.

You could say that.

Thank you.

That was real music.

You impressed them a lot. I'm so pleased you could make it. Look, I was going to

pop home for some lunch. How about a celebratory drink?

Great.

I'll just get my thing.

Some of these documents relate to the McCandless case.

Copies. The prosecution supplied it with too many. I should have returned them

to you.

Leave that sort of thing to pride.

Can't hope to read through everything.

That's why I employ you lot.

Anything interesting?

The police suspected McCandlish from the beginning. It had its house under

surveillance right from the start.

That's not unusual.

The spouse is always the first suspect. It doesn't mean that McCandlish is

guilty. No, but they've been watching the place for weeks, day and night.

James was always a popular man.

I don't think he realised he had so many friends.

So what does that mean?

All the people who visited him. It's a who's who of legal luminaries. It's

enough to make you envious.

Look.

I haven't got time.

You've got to tell me.

Why did you give up on the case?

There are some interesting trials on this table.

They represent a lifetime.

For Christ's sake, Hanson, are you listening to me? McDowell, this is my

Here, you listen to me.

Raymond Philip Walker, accused of killing his wife 16 years ago.

They never found the body.

He was acquitted.

It was a great triumph for me.

He was guilty, of course.

Read the cutting. I haven't got time.

Read it.

It's interesting.

McCandlish.

McCandlish prosecuted this case.

So what happened to Walker?

You said you weren't coming to the concert.

How could I keep away?

It's not every day I get a chance to hear you play.

Well, I'm on the street corners most days, busking.

You're always welcome to come and listen.

Sixteen years later, a little older, perhaps a little fatter, and a new name.

Visiting McCandlish's home two days after Maureen McCandlish's

It's Philip Jackson.

Sarah, I've told you before about the busking. It's not right.

It's okay.

No, it's not.

No, it's not.

Philip, I... You don't understand, do you?

Understand what?

You've caused me a lot of problems.

You've forced me to think very hard.

And you can't say I've not given you chances.

Chances to do what?

To save yourself, Sarah.

After the trial, Walker as good as told me that he'd killed his wife.

Blow to the neck and strangulation.

The same way McCandlish's wife died.

So McCandlish paid Walker to kill his wife.

And this photograph links the two men.

McCandlish got caught.

He didn't want to mess with Walker, so he had no alternative but to take the

consequences.

Then you and I stepped in. We gave him the backbone and the ammunition to

We did our job, and we did it damn well.

Then I asked Lord Thornhill's advice.

He was the natural person to turn to since I'd been his pupil before I was

called to the bar.

He said I had no alternative but to withdraw from the case once I'd seen the

photographs.

So McCandless set Walker Jackson off killing again.

Why, but...

Thornhill must have known, and he did nothing.

The legal establishment backs McCandlish from the start.

I see no reason to change that.

If we did, it would be very damaging.

You could have abandoned him from the start.

We... we have put him on a pedestal.

McCandlish's guilt is the issue. No, our judgment is the issue.

The public like to see us get it right.

McCandice is our man, our choice.

Our... Our choice?

Why didn't you tell me this was purely political?

You're one of us, Catherine.

You can't hide it.

You weren't like the others.

The buskers.

The street people.

You know, it's no better than begging.

All over the street, people begging, intimidating you.

Making you feel like you're dirt. And it's them.

But you weren't like them.

You shouldn't have been there.

You needn't have been there.

You didn't take my advice.

Don't go on the street like a common slut.

Will you take my advice now?

Yes.

Yes, I will.

No.

You won't.

I couldn't make up my mind about you.

The others were easy.

I don't usually talk to them.

But I had to talk to you.

Give you a chance.

I tried to warn you.

Smashing up your room.

The bathroom.

I had to give you a chance.

Because I thought you were different.

But you're not different.

I know like a goddess and you're dirt. Please!

I am a lawyer.

I will defend you.

I have no doubt about that.

Then all is well.

Miss Lombard?

Telephone for you.

I'll be right with you.

Catherine, it's Jackson.

Philip Jackson.

Fear of tutor.

Tell her.

You know what this will mean.

He's an animal, Catherine. You know it.

Put him down.

I'm a lawyer, Greg.

So are you.

He's my client.

Put him down, Catherine.

Put him down.

Now phone the police.

Can you see any movement in the rear?

It's all clear?

How do you think I felt?

How do you think I feel?

She's gone.

And I have to accept that.

But that cannot take away the pain.

And the anger.

Anger.

Oh, yes.

Anger.

I have told the truth.

I'm not a violent man.

I am a man who has lost his wife, who has lost everything.

And I am innocent of this charge.

Mr. Forbes.

I have very few further questions to ask you, Mr. McCandlish.

They'll take only a few minutes.

And I'm sure then we will be able to reach a satisfactory conclusion.

They're approaching the final speeches, my lord.

Any problems?

None.

I have told the truth during the course of this trial the whole truth

lies will out

During my career as an advocate, I was well -practiced in detecting and

lies. If I were telling lies, he would have exposed them.

You have told us everything.

I have not spared myself.

John! Have you seen Sarah?

Yeah, she went out with Jackson.

Who's your incident commander?

DT Murray.

Anyone in there with him?

A girl.

Stop, stop, stop. I cannot let you through this.

Very, very good friend of mine involved.

No, I understand.

Please, listen to me. I do understand that. I'm involved. I'm personally

involved with this situation.

Right lads, you know your positions.

Go.

Have you agreed on a verdict?

Yes. What is your verdict in respect of the accused James John McCandlish?

Not guilty.

You're a friend of Sarah Thompson? That's what I've been trying to say. Is

all right? What's happening? Just follow me, son. Huh?

Thank you very much.

No,

I owe you at least one lunch.

No, I'm very grateful for you.

Catherine!

Down to you. Thank you very much. Thank you.

Guilty.

I don't think the outcome is...