1 00:00:13,620 --> 00:00:15,817 COLBY: You mustn't let these doubts creep in. 2 00:00:15,900 --> 00:00:18,937 BETH: I've been staring at that scar on his cheek for decades, 3 00:00:19,020 --> 00:00:21,297 and I vividly remember him telling me 4 00:00:21,380 --> 00:00:23,537 that it was a tree-lopping accident. 5 00:00:23,620 --> 00:00:26,217 My duty is to present all the evidence, 6 00:00:26,300 --> 00:00:28,177 no matter what it is or where it's from. 7 00:00:28,260 --> 00:00:30,937 If you do have something that will help this case, 8 00:00:31,020 --> 00:00:32,657 then you should tell me, Louella. 9 00:00:32,740 --> 00:00:35,257 XAVIER: Dad, you know I'm not here just for a holiday, eh? 10 00:00:35,340 --> 00:00:37,097 I'm here so we can get to know each other. 11 00:00:37,180 --> 00:00:40,937 Take a deep breath in. And out. 12 00:00:41,020 --> 00:00:42,617 BASSAM: Yeah, while you were cancelling Principal Thorne, 13 00:00:42,700 --> 00:00:44,057 you forgot you were cancelling me too. 14 00:00:44,140 --> 00:00:45,577 Leave me alone! 15 00:00:45,660 --> 00:00:47,380 I'm ashamed of you! 16 00:00:49,020 --> 00:00:50,020 (DOOR CLOSES) 17 00:00:50,940 --> 00:00:52,897 I feel like I can't find you! 18 00:00:52,980 --> 00:00:54,777 But I am, I'm here! 19 00:00:54,860 --> 00:00:56,937 But you're actually not. 20 00:00:57,020 --> 00:00:58,217 I love you. 21 00:00:58,300 --> 00:01:00,017 I'm meant to be having dinner with her tonight. 22 00:01:00,100 --> 00:01:01,337 -(PHONE RINGS) -I'm gonna cancel it. 23 00:01:01,420 --> 00:01:03,297 Hey! 24 00:01:03,380 --> 00:01:05,177 GRETEL: Jaz, this kind of thing is gonna keep happening. 25 00:01:05,260 --> 00:01:07,217 -Do you not realise that? -JAZMYN: You love the drama! 26 00:01:07,300 --> 00:01:08,777 If you weren't there that night, something could've happened! 27 00:01:08,860 --> 00:01:10,937 We helped you and now you want to get the club shut down? 28 00:01:11,020 --> 00:01:13,020 (TENSE MUSIC) 29 00:01:16,580 --> 00:01:17,580 (CAMERA CLICKS) 30 00:01:19,500 --> 00:01:21,700 (DARK MUSIC) 31 00:01:29,580 --> 00:01:33,657 Mr Dallimore, uh, this is Brett Colby, SC. 32 00:01:33,740 --> 00:01:36,857 I am in the thick of a murder trial, 33 00:01:36,940 --> 00:01:41,217 and it is imperative that I speak with you, 34 00:01:41,300 --> 00:01:43,737 as I believe that you have critical information 35 00:01:43,820 --> 00:01:45,977 to this case. 36 00:01:46,060 --> 00:01:48,577 Now, as we are not able to meet, 37 00:01:48,660 --> 00:01:52,097 could you please contact my associate, Nina Distazio, 38 00:01:52,180 --> 00:01:54,777 to set up an urgent video call? 39 00:01:54,860 --> 00:01:56,977 -With my thanks. -(HORN TOOTS) 40 00:01:57,060 --> 00:02:01,020 (UNSETTLING MUSIC) 41 00:02:12,020 --> 00:02:13,937 (DOOR SQUEAKS OPEN) 42 00:02:14,020 --> 00:02:16,777 MAN: Taxi for Mr Dallimore, Heathrow. 43 00:02:16,860 --> 00:02:18,217 (DOOR SQUEAKS SHUT) 44 00:02:18,300 --> 00:02:20,380 (DOOR LOCK CLICKS SHUT) 45 00:02:21,580 --> 00:02:23,577 (INTENSE MUSIC) 46 00:02:23,660 --> 00:02:26,937 (MELANIE DE BIASIO SINGS) ♪ I feel you 47 00:02:27,020 --> 00:02:29,857 (DARKLY SULTRY MUSIC) 48 00:02:29,940 --> 00:02:34,537 ♪ A deep echo in me... ♪ 49 00:02:34,620 --> 00:02:35,617 Nina! 50 00:02:35,700 --> 00:02:36,700 Hey. Just wondering, 51 00:02:37,540 --> 00:02:39,937 uh, have you found out who John is? 52 00:02:40,020 --> 00:02:41,937 I can't discuss that. 53 00:02:42,020 --> 00:02:45,497 Look, I'm the one that gave you the photo. Please. 54 00:02:45,580 --> 00:02:48,137 We found him, yes, but it's not promising. 55 00:02:48,220 --> 00:02:49,900 That's all I can say. 56 00:02:52,020 --> 00:02:56,500 ♪ 'Cause I feel you 57 00:02:59,260 --> 00:03:02,820 ♪ I won't say why we met... ♪ 58 00:03:03,900 --> 00:03:04,817 GRETEL: Hey. 59 00:03:04,900 --> 00:03:07,580 ♪ It sounds too loud... ♪ 60 00:03:11,700 --> 00:03:13,977 -(BOTH LAUGH) -♪ I know you... ♪ 61 00:03:14,060 --> 00:03:17,417 SHARON: Gretel? Gretel. 62 00:03:17,500 --> 00:03:20,860 Court starts in 15 minutes, so chop-chop. 63 00:03:22,020 --> 00:03:24,937 Oh, hey, um, I was thinking of maybe, 64 00:03:25,020 --> 00:03:28,620 um, switching things up a bit and... and switching seats. 65 00:03:30,260 --> 00:03:32,937 Uh, well, you can't, because the seats were allocated. 66 00:03:33,020 --> 00:03:34,297 Oh, I know, I was just thinking 67 00:03:34,380 --> 00:03:36,617 that maybe we could reallocate them. 68 00:03:36,700 --> 00:03:39,500 This is the Supreme Court, it's not high school. 69 00:03:42,940 --> 00:03:43,937 Cool. 70 00:03:44,020 --> 00:03:47,140 -♪ A deep echo in me... ♪ -Thanks. 71 00:03:49,940 --> 00:03:54,700 ♪ A strong appeal for that mystery 72 00:03:57,380 --> 00:04:01,020 ♪ I know you know. ♪ 73 00:04:03,940 --> 00:04:05,097 (NICHOLLS CLEARS THROAT) 74 00:04:05,180 --> 00:04:08,377 (FRAGILE MUSIC) 75 00:04:08,460 --> 00:04:11,617 -I need to swap seats with you. -Why? 76 00:04:11,700 --> 00:04:14,057 Um, 'cause I'm on my period and... 77 00:04:14,140 --> 00:04:16,617 -Oh. -And I-I need the air. 78 00:04:16,700 --> 00:04:18,857 Right, yeah, well, look, I don't think we're supposed to... 79 00:04:18,940 --> 00:04:20,137 Come on, please. It's really bad. 80 00:04:20,220 --> 00:04:21,577 Oh... (STAMMERS) 81 00:04:21,660 --> 00:04:24,540 Just, OK, just don't tell me any details, OK? 82 00:04:25,940 --> 00:04:27,217 Whew! 83 00:04:27,300 --> 00:04:30,620 (UNSETTLING MUSIC) 84 00:04:32,140 --> 00:04:33,900 JAZMYN: Um, hello? 85 00:04:34,900 --> 00:04:35,900 BLAKE: What? 86 00:04:39,460 --> 00:04:43,417 COLBY: Mr Lee, when did you first meet Amanda Taylor? 87 00:04:43,500 --> 00:04:47,137 LEE: I met Amanda when she sent me a video pitch 88 00:04:47,220 --> 00:04:49,937 and a manuscript submission in 2020. 89 00:04:50,020 --> 00:04:51,497 What was the manuscript about? 90 00:04:51,580 --> 00:04:55,417 It was about her father being the Cape Rock killer. 91 00:04:55,500 --> 00:04:59,537 When my mother died, I found these newspaper clippings 92 00:04:59,620 --> 00:05:01,140 Among her things. 93 00:05:03,060 --> 00:05:06,097 Of the unsolved Cape Rock murders 94 00:05:06,180 --> 00:05:09,017 of Judith Donnelly and Susan Mead. 95 00:05:09,100 --> 00:05:11,177 I believe that she thinks 96 00:05:11,260 --> 00:05:13,777 that my father murdered these girls too. 97 00:05:13,860 --> 00:05:17,617 My book, 'My Father Is the Cape Rock Killer', 98 00:05:17,700 --> 00:05:19,700 will expose the truth. 99 00:05:23,260 --> 00:05:25,537 COLBY: Were you interested in publishing it? 100 00:05:25,620 --> 00:05:26,817 LEE: No. 101 00:05:26,900 --> 00:05:28,777 Oh, well, why was that? 102 00:05:28,860 --> 00:05:30,537 It was all supposition, 103 00:05:30,620 --> 00:05:33,217 using what was already on the public record, 104 00:05:33,300 --> 00:05:35,977 except for a few interviews with her family. 105 00:05:36,060 --> 00:05:37,737 I told her to come back 106 00:05:37,820 --> 00:05:39,057 when she had definitive proof 107 00:05:39,140 --> 00:05:41,097 that her father was the killer. 108 00:05:41,180 --> 00:05:43,737 She would have to solve the crime, basically, 109 00:05:43,820 --> 00:05:45,657 otherwise it had no value. 110 00:05:45,740 --> 00:05:46,457 COLBY: Mm. 111 00:05:46,540 --> 00:05:47,897 Did you believe that Ms Taylor 112 00:05:47,980 --> 00:05:49,337 had given up on her book? 113 00:05:49,420 --> 00:05:51,937 LEE: I had no belief either way. 114 00:05:52,020 --> 00:05:54,177 I didn't expect to hear from her again 115 00:05:54,260 --> 00:05:55,737 after the rejection. 116 00:05:55,820 --> 00:05:59,337 COLBY: What do you do with books that are rejected? 117 00:05:59,420 --> 00:06:01,857 Do you... Do you delete them? 118 00:06:01,940 --> 00:06:03,097 LEE: Not immediately. 119 00:06:03,180 --> 00:06:05,737 They stay on file for 12 months. 120 00:06:05,820 --> 00:06:07,017 I see. 121 00:06:07,100 --> 00:06:09,777 Uh, Your Honour, it's been brought to my attention 122 00:06:09,860 --> 00:06:12,457 that juror 183 and 105 123 00:06:12,540 --> 00:06:15,657 are not sitting in their allocated place. 124 00:06:15,740 --> 00:06:16,977 JUDGE WEST: 183 and 105, 125 00:06:17,060 --> 00:06:19,457 kindly move back to your assigned seats. 126 00:06:19,540 --> 00:06:21,537 It's essential that all jurors 127 00:06:21,620 --> 00:06:24,820 remain in your allocated seats at all times. 128 00:06:30,380 --> 00:06:31,617 (GRETEL CLEARS THROAT) 129 00:06:31,700 --> 00:06:34,937 COLBY: Mr Lee, is Gia Pandit one of your authors? 130 00:06:35,020 --> 00:06:36,297 LEE: Yes. 131 00:06:36,380 --> 00:06:39,377 She's my top-selling true crime writer. 132 00:06:39,460 --> 00:06:43,017 Three books, over two million copies sold. 133 00:06:43,100 --> 00:06:44,297 COLBY: That's very impressive. 134 00:06:44,380 --> 00:06:46,217 I imagine that the income stream from that 135 00:06:46,300 --> 00:06:49,497 would be absolutely critical to keep things afloat 136 00:06:49,580 --> 00:06:51,537 at a publishing house like your own. 137 00:06:51,620 --> 00:06:54,817 Now, what was she writing about in 2023? 138 00:06:54,900 --> 00:06:57,297 She was writing her own version 139 00:06:57,380 --> 00:07:02,937 Of the 1968 Cape Rock murders. 140 00:07:03,020 --> 00:07:05,257 The same crime as Ms Taylor? 141 00:07:05,340 --> 00:07:06,217 Yes. 142 00:07:06,300 --> 00:07:10,337 So, were you aware of Ms Taylor's suspicion 143 00:07:10,420 --> 00:07:14,937 that you had passed on her manuscript to Gia Pandit? 144 00:07:15,020 --> 00:07:17,217 -GIA: Guilty. -(LAUGHTER) 145 00:07:17,300 --> 00:07:19,937 MAN: It must make it very competitive 146 00:07:20,020 --> 00:07:21,297 to find new material for your books. 147 00:07:21,380 --> 00:07:23,857 Yes, new crimes definitely. 148 00:07:23,940 --> 00:07:25,097 But there are plenty of old crimes 149 00:07:25,180 --> 00:07:26,577 that haven't been mined yet. 150 00:07:26,660 --> 00:07:29,337 I'm currently writing a book about an unsolved double murder. 151 00:07:29,420 --> 00:07:30,937 -That sounds very interesting. -Mm. 152 00:07:31,020 --> 00:07:32,337 MAN: Can you tell us more? 153 00:07:32,420 --> 00:07:34,937 GIA: Yeah, it's about the 1968 Cape Rock murders. 154 00:07:35,020 --> 00:07:35,937 MAN: Oh, wow. 155 00:07:36,020 --> 00:07:37,217 GIA: I've got some new sources, 156 00:07:37,300 --> 00:07:39,617 including the families of the suspects 157 00:07:39,700 --> 00:07:41,697 who have never been willing to talk, until now. 158 00:07:41,780 --> 00:07:43,097 MAN: You've worked your magic on them. 159 00:07:43,180 --> 00:07:45,257 (GIA LAUGHS) Made some inroads, yes. 160 00:07:45,340 --> 00:07:47,937 And what they have to say is very interesting. 161 00:07:48,020 --> 00:07:49,297 Who did you speak to? 162 00:07:49,380 --> 00:07:53,097 GIA: Uh, am I piquing interest already? (CHUCKLES UNEASILY) 163 00:07:53,180 --> 00:07:54,497 AMANDA: I-I just want to know 164 00:07:54,580 --> 00:07:58,777 how you made those inroads, exactly. 165 00:07:58,860 --> 00:08:00,097 GIA: No spoilers for my story. 166 00:08:00,180 --> 00:08:01,937 MAN: We'll take questions at the end, thank you. 167 00:08:02,020 --> 00:08:04,737 Yeah, but it's not your story, is it? 168 00:08:04,820 --> 00:08:05,737 MAN: Security! 169 00:08:05,820 --> 00:08:07,417 AMANDA: No, just be honest and tell them 170 00:08:07,500 --> 00:08:11,937 how you made inroads with my family. 171 00:08:12,020 --> 00:08:13,297 She stole my manuscript. 172 00:08:13,380 --> 00:08:14,697 (CHUCKLES) 173 00:08:14,780 --> 00:08:16,497 Yeah, that's... that's what she 'mined'. 174 00:08:16,580 --> 00:08:18,417 LEE: Get her out of here, please. 175 00:08:18,500 --> 00:08:21,700 Mm. That's fine, I'm leaving. 176 00:08:22,740 --> 00:08:25,137 Gia Pandit, everyone! 177 00:08:25,220 --> 00:08:26,937 Gia fucking Pandit. 178 00:08:27,020 --> 00:08:29,657 She accused Gia of stealing her manuscript. 179 00:08:29,740 --> 00:08:31,977 It happens all the time with new writers. 180 00:08:32,060 --> 00:08:33,377 They think they're the only ones 181 00:08:33,460 --> 00:08:35,937 that can come up with their idea. 182 00:08:36,020 --> 00:08:39,377 COLBY: So, you have Amanda Taylor's manuscript on file, 183 00:08:39,460 --> 00:08:42,097 and one of your writers, perhaps your most lucrative, 184 00:08:42,180 --> 00:08:44,777 begins a book on the same murders, 185 00:08:44,860 --> 00:08:48,177 using Amanda Taylor's family as a source. 186 00:08:48,260 --> 00:08:50,297 Is that a coincidence, Mr Lee? 187 00:08:50,380 --> 00:08:53,897 LEE: Gia is a prize-winning, bestselling journalist. 188 00:08:53,980 --> 00:08:55,937 She had no need to steal anything. 189 00:08:56,020 --> 00:08:58,617 Amanda's accusations of plagiarism 190 00:08:58,700 --> 00:09:00,457 Are completely unfounded. 191 00:09:00,540 --> 00:09:02,217 COLBY: Did these accusations, 192 00:09:02,300 --> 00:09:04,457 as you call them, cause you any trouble? 193 00:09:04,540 --> 00:09:06,937 GIA: Oh, she might as well have screamed 'plagiarist' 194 00:09:07,020 --> 00:09:08,417 and rung a fucking cowbell! 195 00:09:08,500 --> 00:09:10,377 No-one will listen to her. Just ignore it. 196 00:09:10,460 --> 00:09:12,977 How do you ignore being defamed in front of an audience, Phill? 197 00:09:13,060 --> 00:09:15,537 Don't waste that brilliant brain of yours 198 00:09:15,620 --> 00:09:16,737 worrying about this. 199 00:09:16,820 --> 00:09:19,737 Just leave it with me and I will shut her up. 200 00:09:19,820 --> 00:09:22,817 Good. Will you just do it?! 201 00:09:22,900 --> 00:09:25,257 I simply had my legal team 202 00:09:25,340 --> 00:09:28,900 issue Ms Taylor with a concerns notice. 203 00:09:29,740 --> 00:09:32,457 COLBY: After you sent Ms Taylor the concerns notice, 204 00:09:32,540 --> 00:09:34,417 did she stop? 205 00:09:34,500 --> 00:09:35,497 (GLASS THUDS) 206 00:09:35,580 --> 00:09:36,777 LEE: No. 207 00:09:36,860 --> 00:09:38,377 (HUBBUB) 208 00:09:38,460 --> 00:09:40,697 COLBY: So did you commence legal action... 209 00:09:40,780 --> 00:09:42,097 (HEAVY BREATHING) 210 00:09:42,180 --> 00:09:44,137 -JAZMYN: I can create drama! -Jaz! 211 00:09:44,220 --> 00:09:46,537 (DISTURBING SOUNDSCAPE) 212 00:09:46,620 --> 00:09:48,977 COLBY: Or was it simply that your accusations 213 00:09:49,060 --> 00:09:50,617 were actually true? 214 00:09:50,700 --> 00:09:51,737 No. 215 00:09:51,820 --> 00:09:52,737 JUDGE WEST: Juror 183, 216 00:09:52,820 --> 00:09:53,937 please stay in your seat. 217 00:09:54,020 --> 00:09:56,500 (SCATTERED WHISPERS) 218 00:09:59,121 --> 00:10:01,257 Um, I'm... 219 00:10:01,340 --> 00:10:04,097 I'm sor... I'm sorry, I can't... (STAMMERS) 220 00:10:04,180 --> 00:10:05,417 (DOOR OPENS) 221 00:10:05,500 --> 00:10:08,617 JUDGE WEST: It seems one of our jurors is indisposed. 222 00:10:08,700 --> 00:10:09,657 (DOOR CLOSES) 223 00:10:09,740 --> 00:10:10,897 We'll adjourn 224 00:10:10,980 --> 00:10:14,417 while the jury officer establishes what's ailing her. 225 00:10:14,500 --> 00:10:17,300 (GRETEL CRIES) 226 00:10:20,740 --> 00:10:24,100 (DOOR OPENS) 227 00:10:26,020 --> 00:10:29,377 (SOBBING BREATHS) 228 00:10:29,460 --> 00:10:30,617 (DOOR CLOSES) 229 00:10:30,700 --> 00:10:33,017 JAZMYN: Hey. 230 00:10:33,100 --> 00:10:35,737 Hey, babe, can I get you anything? 231 00:10:35,820 --> 00:10:37,820 GRETEL: I'm fine, go away. 232 00:10:40,100 --> 00:10:42,177 JAZMYN: I'm here if you need to talk, OK? 233 00:10:42,260 --> 00:10:44,737 GRETEL: What are you doing? What the... What is this? 234 00:10:44,820 --> 00:10:46,897 I'm just... just trying to help you. You're OK. 235 00:10:46,980 --> 00:10:48,977 No. No, you're not, you're not... 236 00:10:49,060 --> 00:10:51,457 ...trying to help. You... You keep ignoring me. 237 00:10:51,540 --> 00:10:52,457 Hey, whoa, baby... 238 00:10:52,540 --> 00:10:53,937 GRETEL: You're nice to me the next day, but... 239 00:10:54,020 --> 00:10:55,417 Just because I make another friend, 240 00:10:55,500 --> 00:10:56,857 it doesn't mean I'm ignoring you. 241 00:10:56,940 --> 00:10:58,097 You've been icing me out all week! 242 00:10:58,180 --> 00:10:59,937 You just sat a seat away from me! 243 00:11:00,021 --> 00:11:01,937 And then you wrote fucking 'liar' on my note... 244 00:11:02,020 --> 00:11:02,937 ...on my notebook. 245 00:11:03,020 --> 00:11:04,617 JAZMYN: That was about the witness. 246 00:11:04,700 --> 00:11:06,937 Enough with the gaslighting, Jazmyn. I can't fuck... 247 00:11:07,020 --> 00:11:09,937 -I can't fucking do this! -SHARON: Whoa, whoa! 248 00:11:10,020 --> 00:11:11,057 (STALL LOCKS) 249 00:11:11,140 --> 00:11:12,697 (GRETEL SOBS) 250 00:11:12,780 --> 00:11:14,737 JAZMYN: I'm so sorry, I was just trying to help. 251 00:11:14,820 --> 00:11:16,937 I-I can handle it. Go back to the jury room. 252 00:11:17,020 --> 00:11:17,937 Gretel. 253 00:11:18,020 --> 00:11:19,057 (SOBS) 254 00:11:19,140 --> 00:11:20,657 SHARON: Gretel, take a... take a deep breath. 255 00:11:20,740 --> 00:11:23,097 -I can't breathe! -Yep, take a deep breath. 256 00:11:23,180 --> 00:11:24,097 GRETEL: I can't. 257 00:11:24,180 --> 00:11:26,497 Take a deep breath. 258 00:11:26,580 --> 00:11:28,697 (SOBBING BREATHS) 259 00:11:28,780 --> 00:11:30,777 SHARON: Slow breaths. 260 00:11:30,860 --> 00:11:31,897 Slow breaths. 261 00:11:31,980 --> 00:11:34,577 I'm... I'm trying. 262 00:11:34,660 --> 00:11:37,937 SHARON: One, two, three. 263 00:11:38,020 --> 00:11:39,057 (OPPRESSIVE MUSIC) 264 00:11:39,140 --> 00:11:42,857 One, two, three. 265 00:11:42,940 --> 00:11:43,977 COLBY: What was the hold-up? 266 00:11:44,060 --> 00:11:45,577 I just got a call from the UK. 267 00:11:45,660 --> 00:11:49,497 John Dallimore's taken a sudden leave of absence from work. 268 00:11:49,580 --> 00:11:50,657 -Where's he gone? -(NOTIFICATION CHIMES) 269 00:11:50,740 --> 00:11:52,860 I don't know, the PI's searching now. 270 00:11:54,940 --> 00:11:55,897 Oh, shit. 271 00:11:55,980 --> 00:11:56,937 You OK? 272 00:11:57,020 --> 00:11:58,297 Yeah, um... 273 00:11:58,380 --> 00:12:00,297 Yeah, make sure he finds him. 274 00:12:00,380 --> 00:12:02,977 COLBY: Beth, where's Xavier? 275 00:12:03,060 --> 00:12:04,297 P.A.: Dr Chen... 276 00:12:04,380 --> 00:12:06,937 -Beth. -Oh, he... He's OK. 277 00:12:07,020 --> 00:12:08,497 Um, he called me to ask 278 00:12:08,580 --> 00:12:10,497 if I could get a message to you in court, 279 00:12:10,580 --> 00:12:13,857 so I didn't want to interrupt, so I just drove him myself. 280 00:12:13,940 --> 00:12:14,977 No, it's fine. 281 00:12:15,060 --> 00:12:17,617 We adjourned almost before we began, so thank you. 282 00:12:17,700 --> 00:12:19,377 Oh. I mean, is everything alright? 283 00:12:19,460 --> 00:12:20,617 Have I... Have I missed anything? 284 00:12:20,700 --> 00:12:22,577 No, no, no, and it's probably a godsend. 285 00:12:22,660 --> 00:12:25,937 We need a little more time to find this John Dallimore fella. 286 00:12:26,020 --> 00:12:28,137 OK. Uh, do you want me... want me to stay? 287 00:12:28,220 --> 00:12:30,897 No, you-you... You go home to Josie, alright? 288 00:12:30,980 --> 00:12:32,940 OK. Alright, 'bye. 289 00:12:37,020 --> 00:12:38,340 COLBY: Oh, Lord. 290 00:12:39,580 --> 00:12:42,020 I'm fine, just a fucking idiot. 291 00:12:43,020 --> 00:12:44,337 What happened to you? 292 00:12:44,420 --> 00:12:47,937 XAVIER: Recording in the shed and I just tripped over the dog. 293 00:12:48,020 --> 00:12:49,857 Fucking smashed my head open. 294 00:12:49,940 --> 00:12:50,937 (COLBY HALF-LAUGHS) 295 00:12:51,020 --> 00:12:52,297 I hope the dog's OK. 296 00:12:52,380 --> 00:12:56,577 And, um, not too much damage to the shed. 297 00:12:56,660 --> 00:12:58,300 (XAVIER SCOFFS) 298 00:12:59,340 --> 00:13:00,977 Oh, you poor bugger. 299 00:13:01,060 --> 00:13:03,377 -Here, let me give you a hand. -XAVIER: It's fine. 300 00:13:03,460 --> 00:13:04,937 COLBY: No, no, give it to me. 301 00:13:05,020 --> 00:13:07,137 I want to make sure they give you an MRI scan. 302 00:13:07,220 --> 00:13:08,297 XAVIER: Dad, just let... 303 00:13:08,380 --> 00:13:09,537 We're talking about the head here. 304 00:13:09,620 --> 00:13:13,017 Let them do their job. It's fine. 305 00:13:13,100 --> 00:13:14,940 Alright. (CLEARS THROAT) 306 00:13:19,780 --> 00:13:21,457 Thank you for your concern. 307 00:13:21,540 --> 00:13:23,180 You're welcome. 308 00:13:33,020 --> 00:13:36,300 Right, um, date of birth. 309 00:13:38,020 --> 00:13:39,097 Three. 310 00:13:39,180 --> 00:13:42,937 Sixth of nine... 311 00:13:43,020 --> 00:13:45,177 -Whew! -Nine... 312 00:13:45,260 --> 00:13:48,017 -'91? -How old am I? 313 00:13:48,100 --> 00:13:49,937 (STAMMERS) Ninety... Nine... 314 00:13:50,020 --> 00:13:51,217 It's '92, isn't it? 315 00:13:51,300 --> 00:13:52,617 Is it? 316 00:13:52,700 --> 00:13:54,457 I know I'm supposed to know this shit. 317 00:13:54,540 --> 00:13:56,817 There's a dementia ward just across the hall. 318 00:13:56,900 --> 00:13:58,137 Oh, thanks, mate, that's very kind. 319 00:13:58,220 --> 00:13:59,937 (XAVIER SCOFFS) 320 00:14:00,020 --> 00:14:03,260 (VIOLENT RETCHING) 321 00:14:04,060 --> 00:14:06,657 XAVIER: Jesus Christ. 322 00:14:06,740 --> 00:14:09,937 (MUSIC PLAYS SOFTLY) 323 00:14:10,020 --> 00:14:11,420 ROWAN: Mm-hm. 324 00:14:13,540 --> 00:14:17,060 -What time is it? -JAZMYN: Hey. 325 00:14:18,300 --> 00:14:20,300 I've missed these afternoons. 326 00:14:22,420 --> 00:14:23,937 Do you wanna do something? 327 00:14:24,020 --> 00:14:26,220 ROWAN: I have to go to the club. 328 00:14:32,020 --> 00:14:34,780 (KISSES) 329 00:14:36,860 --> 00:14:38,620 Did you speak to what's-her-face? 330 00:14:40,620 --> 00:14:42,020 Yeah. 331 00:14:43,420 --> 00:14:46,017 She's not still mouthing off, is she, about the chat threads? 332 00:14:46,100 --> 00:14:48,580 No, but even if she was, no-one would believe her. 333 00:14:49,660 --> 00:14:51,020 ROWAN: Mm. 334 00:14:52,340 --> 00:14:55,577 SHARON: So this is the only interaction you had? 335 00:14:55,660 --> 00:14:57,420 Yeah. 336 00:14:58,420 --> 00:15:01,300 Jazmyn told me a different story. 337 00:15:02,180 --> 00:15:03,577 What did she say? 338 00:15:03,660 --> 00:15:05,257 She told me that you were rejected 339 00:15:05,340 --> 00:15:06,937 by her and her boyfriend 340 00:15:07,020 --> 00:15:09,937 and that you were accusing his club of a spiking incident 341 00:15:10,020 --> 00:15:11,097 as a kind of revenge. 342 00:15:11,180 --> 00:15:13,337 What?! Sorry, that's-that's bullshit. 343 00:15:13,420 --> 00:15:15,377 I'm not really sure why she would say that. 344 00:15:15,460 --> 00:15:17,497 She also said that you suggested 345 00:15:17,580 --> 00:15:21,177 calling each other Judy and Susie as a way around me. 346 00:15:21,260 --> 00:15:22,937 That was her idea! That was all her... 347 00:15:23,020 --> 00:15:24,177 Sorry, this-this is really stupid. 348 00:15:24,260 --> 00:15:25,777 I-I-I need to go. This is a mistake. 349 00:15:25,860 --> 00:15:27,377 -Gretel, please, sit down. -I can't be here. 350 00:15:27,460 --> 00:15:28,937 Look, she's twisted everything, OK? 351 00:15:29,020 --> 00:15:29,937 That is exactly why 352 00:15:30,020 --> 00:15:31,937 I didn't want to sit next to her this morning. 353 00:15:32,020 --> 00:15:33,217 She's making me look like I'm crazy! 354 00:15:33,300 --> 00:15:34,817 I-I want to hear your side of it. 355 00:15:34,900 --> 00:15:35,937 I just need you to sit down 356 00:15:36,020 --> 00:15:37,217 and tell me everything that's happened. 357 00:15:37,300 --> 00:15:38,657 But you're not gonna believe me, are you, 358 00:15:38,740 --> 00:15:40,137 because she's gotten to you before I have! 359 00:15:40,220 --> 00:15:43,940 Gretel, believe it or not, I've met Jazmyns before. 360 00:15:45,060 --> 00:15:46,860 Now sit down. 361 00:15:48,260 --> 00:15:49,017 Sit. 362 00:15:49,100 --> 00:15:50,340 (KNOCK AT DOOR) 363 00:15:52,980 --> 00:15:54,817 -Hey. -Hi. 364 00:15:54,900 --> 00:15:57,577 I'm sorry I didn't call before coming over. 365 00:15:57,660 --> 00:15:58,857 I just, um... 366 00:15:58,940 --> 00:16:00,737 I bring sustenance. 367 00:16:00,820 --> 00:16:03,337 My housemates, we had a party last night 368 00:16:03,420 --> 00:16:05,500 and there's plenty of leftovers, so... 369 00:16:06,300 --> 00:16:09,657 And Salma mentioned missing her mother's mirisata, so... 370 00:16:09,740 --> 00:16:10,737 Right. 371 00:16:10,820 --> 00:16:13,257 Salma isn't here, actually. 372 00:16:13,340 --> 00:16:14,857 -Oh. Um... -Um... 373 00:16:14,940 --> 00:16:15,937 -But... -Sorry, um... 374 00:16:16,020 --> 00:16:17,257 -BASSAM: No, no. -I don't have to come in. 375 00:16:17,340 --> 00:16:19,097 You can put this in the fridge and I can just go. 376 00:16:19,180 --> 00:16:21,737 No, come in. Uh, please. 377 00:16:21,820 --> 00:16:22,820 Yeah, yeah. 378 00:16:24,100 --> 00:16:26,577 What about Salma? How is she, with her aunty? 379 00:16:26,660 --> 00:16:28,937 I haven't heard from... Do you want some water? 380 00:16:29,020 --> 00:16:30,777 -Yes, please. Thank you. -Tap's good? 381 00:16:30,860 --> 00:16:32,337 -Tap is fine. -Great. 382 00:16:32,420 --> 00:16:34,937 I've called her a few times. She doesn't pick up. 383 00:16:35,020 --> 00:16:37,937 -Oh. -But Alyssa, her aunt, uh... 384 00:16:38,020 --> 00:16:39,777 -(TAP RUNS) -..she keeps me updated. 385 00:16:39,860 --> 00:16:44,817 Sometimes she reminds me, you know, that I'm not her real dad. 386 00:16:44,900 --> 00:16:46,580 But you are her real dad. 387 00:16:47,660 --> 00:16:48,897 Yeah. 388 00:16:48,980 --> 00:16:50,020 HANIFA: Mm. 389 00:16:52,380 --> 00:16:54,057 How did you meet Salma's mum? 390 00:16:54,140 --> 00:16:56,457 I was teaching English in Malaysia. 391 00:16:56,540 --> 00:16:58,537 -HANIFA: Oh. -And we met there. 392 00:16:58,620 --> 00:17:00,020 She was a widow. 393 00:17:00,140 --> 00:17:03,020 And Salma was nine when we came to Australia. 394 00:17:04,580 --> 00:17:06,180 (BASSAM HALF-LAUGHS) 395 00:17:09,060 --> 00:17:11,700 You're right. I am her dad. 396 00:17:13,020 --> 00:17:14,937 Yes, you are her dad. 397 00:17:15,020 --> 00:17:16,737 (NOTIFICATION CHIMES) 398 00:17:16,820 --> 00:17:18,537 I think that's my phone. 399 00:17:18,620 --> 00:17:20,337 Maybe it's Salma. Her ears were burning. 400 00:17:20,420 --> 00:17:21,937 You know, I can... I'll just... 401 00:17:22,020 --> 00:17:24,097 -I can go. -No, no, no. No, please. 402 00:17:24,180 --> 00:17:25,700 Just be a minute. 403 00:17:30,020 --> 00:17:31,860 HANIFA: Hm. 404 00:17:36,660 --> 00:17:38,180 Hm. 405 00:17:43,180 --> 00:17:44,937 -Not Salma? -No. 406 00:17:45,020 --> 00:17:46,897 No, it's the principal 407 00:17:46,980 --> 00:17:48,897 for the new public school in Chifton. 408 00:17:48,980 --> 00:17:50,217 HANIFA: Yes? 409 00:17:50,300 --> 00:17:52,497 I think they want to meet me. 410 00:17:52,580 --> 00:17:54,577 -Really? -I think I'm being headhunted. 411 00:17:54,660 --> 00:17:55,937 -Oh! -No, look... 412 00:17:56,020 --> 00:17:56,977 -That is just amazing. -Early days. 413 00:17:57,060 --> 00:17:58,260 That is a... 414 00:17:58,653 --> 00:18:01,300 -Sorry. -No, no, no. 415 00:18:03,020 --> 00:18:04,060 (BASSAM SIGHS) 416 00:18:05,780 --> 00:18:07,937 I think I'm going to go, OK? 417 00:18:08,020 --> 00:18:10,217 (GENTLE MUSIC) 418 00:18:10,300 --> 00:18:11,937 Um, I'll see you tomorrow. 419 00:18:12,020 --> 00:18:13,377 -HANIFA: Yes. -Yeah. 420 00:18:13,460 --> 00:18:15,377 -Bassam, congratulations. -Thank you. 421 00:18:15,460 --> 00:18:17,537 -I'm really happy for you. -Thanks for the... 422 00:18:17,620 --> 00:18:19,937 -HANIFA: Anytime. (CHUCKLES) -Yeah. 423 00:18:20,020 --> 00:18:21,900 'Bye. 424 00:18:26,020 --> 00:18:27,617 Hello? 425 00:18:27,700 --> 00:18:28,937 -Hello. -Oh, hey! 426 00:18:29,020 --> 00:18:32,337 -How are you doing? -Good. How are you? 427 00:18:32,420 --> 00:18:33,937 I'm good. How was your night? 428 00:18:34,020 --> 00:18:35,937 -TEGAN: Oh, so good! -You look amazing. 429 00:18:36,020 --> 00:18:37,937 -I went dancing. -Oh, yeah? 430 00:18:38,020 --> 00:18:39,337 -Dancing with who? -With Mel. 431 00:18:39,420 --> 00:18:40,937 -With Mel, huh? -Yeah. 432 00:18:41,020 --> 00:18:42,697 -Mm-hm. -Do you want to dance with me? 433 00:18:42,780 --> 00:18:43,937 -Come on. -What's that? 434 00:18:44,020 --> 00:18:44,937 Dance with me. 435 00:18:45,020 --> 00:18:46,017 -Now? -Yes. 436 00:18:46,100 --> 00:18:47,417 Oh, baby, I mean, there's no... 437 00:18:47,500 --> 00:18:48,377 Yes, yes, yes. 438 00:18:48,460 --> 00:18:50,017 I mean, there's no... There's no music. 439 00:18:50,100 --> 00:18:51,737 Oh, can you sing me a song? 440 00:18:51,820 --> 00:18:53,817 -Sing you a song? -Yeah. 441 00:18:53,900 --> 00:18:55,937 -(SINGS) ♪ Turbo Hardware... ♪ -(TEGAN LAUGHS) 442 00:18:56,020 --> 00:18:57,937 Can you sing me a different song? 443 00:18:58,020 --> 00:18:59,457 That's the only song I know right now. 444 00:18:59,540 --> 00:19:01,381 That's the only one you know, yeah. 445 00:19:02,900 --> 00:19:04,257 -Hey. -Yes? 446 00:19:04,340 --> 00:19:05,977 I've had a really big day. 447 00:19:06,060 --> 00:19:08,617 I don't feel like dancing, is that OK? 448 00:19:08,700 --> 00:19:10,460 Oh. Fine. 449 00:19:11,380 --> 00:19:13,777 -(TEGAN SIGHS) -OK. 450 00:19:13,860 --> 00:19:15,220 ANDREW: Is that... 451 00:19:16,660 --> 00:19:18,777 -OK, I'm sorry. We're just... -No, it's OK. 452 00:19:18,860 --> 00:19:20,937 I don't know. We're just in different places right now. 453 00:19:21,020 --> 00:19:22,420 -It's OK. -Yep. 454 00:19:23,620 --> 00:19:25,177 You OK? 455 00:19:25,260 --> 00:19:26,617 Yep. 456 00:19:26,700 --> 00:19:28,020 ANDREW: OK. 457 00:19:29,020 --> 00:19:31,140 I'm... Uh... 458 00:19:32,020 --> 00:19:35,220 -(LAUGHS) -ANDREW: What? 459 00:19:36,740 --> 00:19:38,380 I'm pregnant. 460 00:19:40,500 --> 00:19:42,577 (TEGAN LAUGHS) 461 00:19:42,660 --> 00:19:43,817 (LAUGHS) 462 00:19:43,900 --> 00:19:46,100 -You're pregnant? -Yep. 463 00:19:47,020 --> 00:19:48,577 Are you serious? 464 00:19:48,660 --> 00:19:50,737 TEGAN: Yeah. Yeah. 465 00:19:50,820 --> 00:19:51,937 (LAUGHS) 466 00:19:52,020 --> 00:19:54,097 I know that you're not really ready... 467 00:19:54,180 --> 00:19:57,017 No, no, no, that... that's amazing. 468 00:19:57,100 --> 00:19:58,540 -You're pregnant? -Yes. 469 00:19:59,780 --> 00:20:01,177 That's amazing! 470 00:20:01,260 --> 00:20:04,257 That's a lot of amazing. Are you happy? 471 00:20:04,340 --> 00:20:05,777 ANDREW: Yeah, yeah. 472 00:20:05,860 --> 00:20:09,177 (LAUGHING) Oh, my God, that's-that's incredible. 473 00:20:09,260 --> 00:20:11,100 (CONTINUES LAUGHING) 474 00:20:15,540 --> 00:20:17,740 Are you OK, Drew? 475 00:20:19,580 --> 00:20:21,380 (LAUGHS) 476 00:20:26,820 --> 00:20:28,900 Yep. No. 477 00:20:30,020 --> 00:20:32,740 (ANDREW LAUGHS) 478 00:20:35,740 --> 00:20:37,340 Whew. 479 00:20:38,940 --> 00:20:40,620 (SIGHS) 480 00:20:43,780 --> 00:20:45,217 That's... 481 00:20:45,300 --> 00:20:47,660 That's actually amazing news. 482 00:20:49,500 --> 00:20:51,017 (ANDREW SIGHS) 483 00:20:51,100 --> 00:20:53,497 There's... 484 00:20:53,580 --> 00:20:55,537 There's something that I need to tell you. 485 00:20:55,620 --> 00:20:56,937 (TENSE MUSIC) 486 00:20:57,020 --> 00:20:59,020 It's about Leah. 487 00:21:02,900 --> 00:21:04,140 (DOG BARKS) 488 00:21:06,380 --> 00:21:09,097 XAVIER: Yo. What you doing? 489 00:21:09,180 --> 00:21:11,857 Oh, just a bit of a walk and a think 490 00:21:11,940 --> 00:21:13,937 before I go to work, with Huey. 491 00:21:14,020 --> 00:21:16,337 -Huey! Come on. -(DOG BARKS) 492 00:21:16,420 --> 00:21:18,220 Good boy. There's a good boy. 493 00:21:19,580 --> 00:21:21,337 You should take it easy today, you know? 494 00:21:21,420 --> 00:21:25,017 Yeah, well, I've just got a sound check later on, but... 495 00:21:25,100 --> 00:21:27,937 -Do you mind if I come along? -To the sound check? 496 00:21:28,020 --> 00:21:30,140 Yeah, seeing as I can't see the real thing. 497 00:21:32,020 --> 00:21:33,497 Sure. Yeah, that'd be great. 498 00:21:33,580 --> 00:21:35,577 Alright, I'll pick you up after work, how's that? 499 00:21:35,660 --> 00:21:36,937 Yeah, cool. 500 00:21:37,020 --> 00:21:39,937 (TRUMPET PLAYED TENTATIVELY) 501 00:21:40,020 --> 00:21:43,220 (SCALES ON TRUMPET) 502 00:21:48,860 --> 00:21:49,937 (BUM NOTE) 503 00:21:50,020 --> 00:21:53,140 (STARTS AGAIN) 504 00:22:05,100 --> 00:22:06,300 (NOTIFICATION CHIMES) 505 00:22:09,020 --> 00:22:10,500 Fuck. 506 00:22:12,780 --> 00:22:14,137 NICHOLLS: You know what this is about? 507 00:22:14,220 --> 00:22:17,297 COLBY: I think the bolt from yesterday. 508 00:22:17,380 --> 00:22:22,017 Oh, newsflash. "Gen Z panic attack scuttles trial." 509 00:22:22,100 --> 00:22:25,257 (CHUCKLES) Gen Z? 510 00:22:25,340 --> 00:22:28,820 -Oh, I'll tell you later. -OK. 511 00:22:30,180 --> 00:22:32,897 JUDGE WEST: Can you explain this image to me? 512 00:22:32,980 --> 00:22:35,657 Juror 183 approached Mr Frazer 513 00:22:35,740 --> 00:22:37,497 only to avoid compromising the trial, 514 00:22:37,580 --> 00:22:40,337 which she's now realised was not the best approach. 515 00:22:40,420 --> 00:22:44,737 Juror 131 was with 183 that night and took this photo. 516 00:22:44,820 --> 00:22:48,900 She brought it to me after they'd had a small... clash. 517 00:22:51,020 --> 00:22:53,937 Is this clash resolved 518 00:22:54,020 --> 00:22:55,977 or can I expect more disruptions? 519 00:22:56,060 --> 00:22:57,737 I believe it's under control. 520 00:22:57,820 --> 00:23:00,457 Juror 183 has assured me there'll be no more incidents. 521 00:23:00,540 --> 00:23:01,937 JUDGE WEST: Be that as it may, 522 00:23:02,020 --> 00:23:04,857 the jury should not be socialising together. 523 00:23:04,940 --> 00:23:06,937 I'll have the jury officer make that clear to them. 524 00:23:07,020 --> 00:23:09,017 I'll also reiterate that to them, Your Honour. 525 00:23:09,100 --> 00:23:10,817 JUDGE WEST: Thank you, Madam Foreperson. 526 00:23:10,900 --> 00:23:13,857 We'll let the jury know when I've made my decision. 527 00:23:13,940 --> 00:23:14,977 You're free to go. 528 00:23:15,060 --> 00:23:17,060 Thank you, Your Honour. Thank you. 529 00:23:22,380 --> 00:23:24,697 (NICHOLLS CLEARS THROAT) 530 00:23:24,780 --> 00:23:27,657 JUDGE WEST: She seems sensible and thorough. 531 00:23:27,740 --> 00:23:29,777 I'm happy with her account. 532 00:23:29,860 --> 00:23:31,620 Any concerns, counsel? 533 00:23:32,780 --> 00:23:34,697 Uh, none. 534 00:23:34,780 --> 00:23:35,937 (CLEARS THROAT) None for me. 535 00:23:36,020 --> 00:23:37,537 Very well. 536 00:23:37,620 --> 00:23:40,537 Ms Nicholls, verify that there's been no other contact 537 00:23:40,620 --> 00:23:41,497 with your witness. 538 00:23:41,580 --> 00:23:43,937 He'll need to corroborate before we proceed. 539 00:23:44,020 --> 00:23:45,377 Of course, Your Honour. 540 00:23:45,460 --> 00:23:47,900 If you can tear him away from his latest press conference. 541 00:23:48,700 --> 00:23:51,737 Your Honour, I do believe that Mr Frazer is in the building. 542 00:23:51,820 --> 00:23:54,937 -He comes to court every day. -JUDGE WEST: Good. Call him in. 543 00:23:55,020 --> 00:23:58,657 Does anybody think Amanda might have been neurodivergent? 544 00:23:58,740 --> 00:24:00,257 -Oh, for fuck's sake. -BLAKE: No, I've been... 545 00:24:00,340 --> 00:24:01,817 ...I've been doing a bit of reading 546 00:24:01,900 --> 00:24:03,177 and she shows all the signs. 547 00:24:03,260 --> 00:24:04,937 CAMILLA: It's really not appropriate to be diagnosing 548 00:24:05,020 --> 00:24:06,417 people we don't know with a disability. 549 00:24:06,500 --> 00:24:08,177 ANDREW: Is it a disability, though? 550 00:24:08,260 --> 00:24:09,817 -Really? -Yeah, it is. What? 551 00:24:09,900 --> 00:24:10,937 No, just like, you know, 552 00:24:11,020 --> 00:24:13,497 a... a mild social problem doesn't really... 553 00:24:13,580 --> 00:24:14,697 CAMILLA: Mild? 554 00:24:14,780 --> 00:24:16,897 A social problem doesn't really rate on the same level 555 00:24:16,980 --> 00:24:18,497 as dealing with physical challenges. 556 00:24:18,580 --> 00:24:20,257 Yeah, so some prefer 'differ ability'. 557 00:24:20,340 --> 00:24:21,937 REG: Well, ableism. 558 00:24:22,020 --> 00:24:23,177 DAVID: If I had a dollar for every child 559 00:24:23,260 --> 00:24:24,177 whose parents told me 560 00:24:24,260 --> 00:24:25,577 that they were on the spectrum, 561 00:24:25,660 --> 00:24:26,817 I'd be a rich man. 562 00:24:26,900 --> 00:24:28,217 -(LAUGHS) -REG: Richer man. 563 00:24:28,300 --> 00:24:29,857 -(SOMEONE LAUGHS) -It's a plague. 564 00:24:29,940 --> 00:24:31,177 The vaccines are sending 565 00:24:31,260 --> 00:24:32,377 all the kids bonkers. 566 00:24:32,460 --> 00:24:33,497 REG: Yeah, it's not vaccines. 567 00:24:33,580 --> 00:24:34,537 CAMILLA: 'Bonkers', is that problematic? 568 00:24:34,620 --> 00:24:35,897 DAVID: Nobody ever heard of panic attacks 569 00:24:35,980 --> 00:24:37,897 until this generation. DENISE: Polio and rubella shots 570 00:24:37,980 --> 00:24:39,617 were all we had when I was a kid. 571 00:24:39,700 --> 00:24:40,937 OK, OK, sorry. 572 00:24:41,020 --> 00:24:45,937 I... I can't partake in this anti-vax rhetoric, 573 00:24:46,020 --> 00:24:48,097 so for my mental health, I'll be... 574 00:24:48,180 --> 00:24:49,937 ...I'll be outside. 575 00:24:50,020 --> 00:24:50,977 DAVID: Blake, you... 576 00:24:51,060 --> 00:24:52,217 -(DOOR OPENS) -..you started this. 577 00:24:52,300 --> 00:24:53,417 -I didn't start anything. -(DOOR CLOSES) 578 00:24:53,500 --> 00:24:55,217 DAVID: No, no, I'm asking you genuinely, 579 00:24:55,300 --> 00:24:56,897 please explain, Blake, 580 00:24:56,980 --> 00:25:00,897 What makes you think Amanda Taylor was neurodivergent? 581 00:25:00,980 --> 00:25:03,177 BLAKE: Well, her own boyfriend said she was odd, 582 00:25:03,260 --> 00:25:06,577 and the way she... she rubbed people up the wrong way. 583 00:25:06,660 --> 00:25:07,977 Right, so it was the victim's fault 584 00:25:08,060 --> 00:25:09,257 for getting herself murdered? 585 00:25:09,340 --> 00:25:10,497 DAVID: That's not what he was saying. 586 00:25:10,580 --> 00:25:11,977 REG: No, it wasn't what he was saying. 587 00:25:12,060 --> 00:25:14,657 Even if she was a little socially awkward, 588 00:25:14,740 --> 00:25:18,177 at least she wasn't a fucking narcissist. 589 00:25:18,260 --> 00:25:20,937 Now, those people, they're really fucking awful. 590 00:25:21,020 --> 00:25:23,617 BLAKE: Oh, shit! (LAUGHS) 591 00:25:23,700 --> 00:25:25,297 DENISE: Since when are we talking about narcissists? 592 00:25:25,380 --> 00:25:27,057 DAVID: I blame social media. 593 00:25:27,140 --> 00:25:28,657 How come anyone can't express their opinion anymore 594 00:25:28,740 --> 00:25:30,097 without getting their head bitten off? 595 00:25:30,180 --> 00:25:31,737 Because no-one asked for your opinion, Blake, 596 00:25:31,820 --> 00:25:32,937 so just shut up. 597 00:25:33,020 --> 00:25:35,457 BLAKE: How do you know I'm not neurodivergent myself? 598 00:25:35,540 --> 00:25:37,100 Is it out there? 599 00:25:38,020 --> 00:25:39,817 -What? -Your sanity. 600 00:25:39,900 --> 00:25:41,017 (INDISTINCT ARGUING FROM ROOM) 601 00:25:41,100 --> 00:25:42,657 They're nuts. 602 00:25:42,740 --> 00:25:44,857 (LAUGHS) I know. 603 00:25:44,940 --> 00:25:49,097 (ARGUING CONTINUES INDISTINCTLY) 604 00:25:49,180 --> 00:25:51,937 You, uh, you OK? 605 00:25:52,020 --> 00:25:54,660 -HANIFA: Yeah. -About last night? 606 00:25:55,940 --> 00:25:58,937 -Yeah. -Yeah? Good. 607 00:25:59,020 --> 00:26:00,337 -You? -Oh, yeah, yeah. 608 00:26:00,420 --> 00:26:01,860 Fantastic. 609 00:26:06,020 --> 00:26:10,177 Maybe we can, uh, you know, 610 00:26:10,260 --> 00:26:12,457 think about it again. 611 00:26:12,540 --> 00:26:13,457 Maybe. 612 00:26:13,540 --> 00:26:15,497 DAVID: You're making it all about yourself! 613 00:26:15,580 --> 00:26:17,577 I'll take it. 614 00:26:17,660 --> 00:26:20,017 BLAKE: Oh, she's not. She's crying over what I said? 615 00:26:20,100 --> 00:26:21,177 No, that's not why she's crying. 616 00:26:21,260 --> 00:26:23,777 You guys are all so fucked up! 617 00:26:23,860 --> 00:26:27,777 Being on this jury is so toxic. You're all a bunch of losers. 618 00:26:27,860 --> 00:26:29,777 -What does that mean? -Bitch, chill the fuck down. 619 00:26:29,860 --> 00:26:32,377 -Hey, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! -(ALL YELL AT ONCE) 620 00:26:32,460 --> 00:26:34,937 Shawn, take it easy, man, you can't call people that. 621 00:26:35,020 --> 00:26:37,380 (ARGUING CONTINUES INDISTINCTLY) 622 00:26:40,020 --> 00:26:41,897 What's going on? 623 00:26:41,980 --> 00:26:43,097 -I don't... -I don't know. 624 00:26:43,180 --> 00:26:44,537 ANDREW: OK, calm it down. 625 00:26:44,620 --> 00:26:46,937 DAVID: Neurodivergency was made up by Gen Y. 626 00:26:47,020 --> 00:26:48,697 -(ARGUING CONTINUES) -(DOOR OPENS) 627 00:26:48,780 --> 00:26:50,697 (ARGUING CONTINUES INDISTINCTLY) 628 00:26:50,780 --> 00:26:52,377 -Nobody thinks it. -Oh, wow. 629 00:26:52,460 --> 00:26:54,217 CAMILLA: No, don't... don't patronise me. 630 00:26:54,300 --> 00:26:56,017 -(ALL TALK AT ONCE) -ANDREW: It's OK, calm down. 631 00:26:56,100 --> 00:26:58,300 -Calm down. -(ARGUING CONTINUES) 632 00:27:01,140 --> 00:27:03,937 (ARGUING CONTINUES INDISTINCTLY) 633 00:27:04,020 --> 00:27:05,777 ANDREW: OK, guys, guys, shut up! 634 00:27:05,860 --> 00:27:08,017 -Shh, shh, shh. -Are you aware that you can't... 635 00:27:08,100 --> 00:27:09,617 -(ALL TALK AT ONCE) -JAZMYN: Guys, guys, guys. 636 00:27:09,700 --> 00:27:11,780 -(SOMEONE CLEARS THEIR THROAT) -Guys. 637 00:27:14,820 --> 00:27:15,900 GRETEL: Oh. 638 00:27:18,620 --> 00:27:20,737 I'd like to clear the air about recent events, 639 00:27:20,820 --> 00:27:24,577 because I know that you're all curious and concerned. 640 00:27:24,660 --> 00:27:26,937 But Judge West has made a decision 641 00:27:27,020 --> 00:27:28,017 that we are going forward 642 00:27:28,100 --> 00:27:30,497 and the details are not up for discussion. 643 00:27:30,580 --> 00:27:31,897 BLAKE: Ha! She knows and we don't. 644 00:27:31,980 --> 00:27:33,937 I'm sorry, Blake, is there something you want to share? 645 00:27:34,020 --> 00:27:35,377 No, no, no, no, no, no. 646 00:27:35,460 --> 00:27:36,937 You're the one holding back, Sharon. 647 00:27:37,020 --> 00:27:40,937 Blake. Blake. Sharon is doing a good job. 648 00:27:41,020 --> 00:27:43,617 You know the role of foreperson isn't a real job. 649 00:27:43,700 --> 00:27:45,297 The only difference between you and us 650 00:27:45,380 --> 00:27:46,537 is you deliver the verdict. 651 00:27:46,620 --> 00:27:48,900 I don't want to be in this position! 652 00:27:52,020 --> 00:27:54,777 If anyone else in this room would like to put up their hand 653 00:27:54,860 --> 00:27:56,417 and take over, be my guest. 654 00:27:56,500 --> 00:27:58,257 Anyone? 655 00:27:58,340 --> 00:28:01,300 We were this close to a mistrial. 656 00:28:02,100 --> 00:28:05,057 Going forward, I am proposing a total ban 657 00:28:05,140 --> 00:28:07,657 on jury interaction outside of court. 658 00:28:07,740 --> 00:28:11,577 Do we agree? 659 00:28:11,660 --> 00:28:13,257 OTHERS: Yes. Yes, Sharon. 660 00:28:13,340 --> 00:28:14,740 Good. 661 00:28:17,420 --> 00:28:18,740 Thank you. 662 00:28:24,860 --> 00:28:26,617 -(DOOR SLAMS) -Oh, right. Shit. 663 00:28:26,700 --> 00:28:27,937 (CLEARS THROAT) Sorry. 664 00:28:28,020 --> 00:28:29,180 Sorry, excuse me. 665 00:28:30,460 --> 00:28:32,057 I need a coffee. Do you want one? 666 00:28:32,140 --> 00:28:33,937 -(DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES) -What is with those two? 667 00:28:34,020 --> 00:28:35,937 I was the one that told Sharon everything 668 00:28:36,020 --> 00:28:37,857 and now they're acting all buddy-buddy. 669 00:28:37,940 --> 00:28:39,860 I don't know, it's weird. 670 00:28:58,220 --> 00:28:59,900 I've given up smoking. 671 00:29:06,780 --> 00:29:08,020 Same. 672 00:29:13,100 --> 00:29:14,940 Thank you, by the way. 673 00:29:17,420 --> 00:29:19,500 There's nothing to thank me for. 674 00:29:22,020 --> 00:29:23,857 Someone has to be the bad guy. 675 00:29:23,940 --> 00:29:26,900 (GENTLE MUSIC) 676 00:29:38,700 --> 00:29:40,580 You saw nothing. 677 00:29:42,740 --> 00:29:43,937 COLBY: You're right, Alan. 678 00:29:44,020 --> 00:29:45,257 (DOOR CLOSES) 679 00:29:45,340 --> 00:29:47,300 They're fucking morons. 680 00:29:48,580 --> 00:29:51,337 What do you think the judge will say? 681 00:29:51,420 --> 00:29:54,097 Well, fortunately, in this instance, 682 00:29:54,180 --> 00:29:57,537 Vincent Frazer confirmed the girl's story, 683 00:29:57,620 --> 00:30:01,537 But Judge West could swing either way, I have no idea. 684 00:30:01,620 --> 00:30:03,297 Jesus! 685 00:30:03,380 --> 00:30:04,657 If they've buggered it, 686 00:30:04,740 --> 00:30:07,937 it means I'll spend two years in lock-up 687 00:30:08,020 --> 00:30:09,217 waiting for another trial. 688 00:30:09,300 --> 00:30:12,777 -(DOOR BUZZES) -We're back on. 689 00:30:12,860 --> 00:30:13,937 ALAN: What? 690 00:30:14,020 --> 00:30:15,380 We recommence in 15. 691 00:30:17,020 --> 00:30:18,940 Well, there's good news. 692 00:30:20,340 --> 00:30:22,337 JUDGE WEST: We appreciate the sacrifice 693 00:30:22,420 --> 00:30:25,097 each of you have made to be here. 694 00:30:25,180 --> 00:30:26,937 The court knows this task 695 00:30:27,020 --> 00:30:29,417 places a burden on your personal lives, 696 00:30:29,500 --> 00:30:33,420 which is why so many make outlandish excuses to avoid it. 697 00:30:34,740 --> 00:30:37,297 You're here because you have accepted the call 698 00:30:37,380 --> 00:30:39,097 to do your civic duty. 699 00:30:39,180 --> 00:30:43,220 It should be approached with diligence and dedication. 700 00:30:44,540 --> 00:30:48,580 Your voice determines the future of the defendant. 701 00:30:50,220 --> 00:30:52,897 The evidence and arguments presented in this court 702 00:30:52,980 --> 00:30:55,777 should remain your only focus, 703 00:30:55,860 --> 00:30:59,180 no matter how distracting interpersonal dynamics may be. 704 00:31:02,020 --> 00:31:05,940 What you see and hear matters. 705 00:31:07,300 --> 00:31:10,260 Your presence in this court matters. 706 00:31:11,300 --> 00:31:13,217 Is that understood? 707 00:31:13,300 --> 00:31:14,937 JURORS: Yes, Your Honour. 708 00:31:15,020 --> 00:31:16,340 JUDGE WEST: Thank you. 709 00:31:17,540 --> 00:31:19,300 Shall we proceed? 710 00:31:44,220 --> 00:31:46,377 COLBY: Ms Pandit, 711 00:31:46,460 --> 00:31:49,257 when did you first meet Amanda Taylor? 712 00:31:49,340 --> 00:31:53,937 In January 2023, uh, during a writers' convention. 713 00:31:54,020 --> 00:31:57,737 And what was the nature of your contact on that occasion? 714 00:31:57,820 --> 00:32:01,937 My dear, you should really sign some more books before we leave. 715 00:32:02,020 --> 00:32:03,737 I can't stay any longer, I don't feel safe. 716 00:32:03,820 --> 00:32:05,937 WOMAN: Oh, Gia, can you please sign this? 717 00:32:06,020 --> 00:32:07,577 GIA: Thanks for your support. 718 00:32:07,660 --> 00:32:09,020 WOMAN: Thank you so much. 719 00:32:10,340 --> 00:32:13,537 AMANDA: You should know that I have spoken to a lawyer. 720 00:32:13,620 --> 00:32:15,657 LEE: I think you've got your wires crossed. 721 00:32:15,740 --> 00:32:17,937 AMANDA: No, I have grounds to sue for copyright infringement, 722 00:32:18,020 --> 00:32:19,140 idea theft. GIA: Idea theft? 723 00:32:20,020 --> 00:32:21,897 The Cape Rock case is on public record. 724 00:32:21,980 --> 00:32:22,937 It's my angle. 725 00:32:23,020 --> 00:32:24,537 He gave you my manuscript. 726 00:32:24,620 --> 00:32:26,900 GIA: Oh, I have nothing more to say to you. 727 00:32:28,020 --> 00:32:30,020 -(SIGHS ANGRILY) -GIA: Hi. 728 00:32:31,180 --> 00:32:32,537 AMANDA: Answer me this, then. 729 00:32:32,620 --> 00:32:35,777 How did you know who to speak to in my family? 730 00:32:35,860 --> 00:32:38,377 They're not on public record, as you put it. 731 00:32:38,460 --> 00:32:41,820 You wouldn't even know who they are! 732 00:32:44,020 --> 00:32:45,420 Thief! 733 00:32:51,020 --> 00:32:52,977 -MAN: Hey, smile! -Gah! 734 00:32:53,060 --> 00:32:56,537 Amanda confronted me about her rejected manuscript. 735 00:32:56,620 --> 00:32:59,777 She was very inappropriate and aggressive. 736 00:32:59,860 --> 00:33:01,940 Aggrieved too, I would imagine. 737 00:33:02,740 --> 00:33:05,937 Are you aware of the 'Mystery Nexus' interview 738 00:33:06,020 --> 00:33:08,937 with Amanda Taylor in early 2023? 739 00:33:09,020 --> 00:33:10,057 I am. 740 00:33:10,140 --> 00:33:13,497 AMANDA: I'm-I'm currently pursuing a legal suit 741 00:33:13,580 --> 00:33:16,497 against the-the writer, Gia Pandit. 742 00:33:16,580 --> 00:33:19,297 I'm not gonna sit back and let... let her take credit 743 00:33:19,380 --> 00:33:21,817 for... for my hard work. 744 00:33:21,900 --> 00:33:25,017 She is a liar and a thief. 745 00:33:25,100 --> 00:33:26,017 (SLAMS LAPTOP LID) 746 00:33:26,100 --> 00:33:28,577 Did Amanda Taylor's accusations 747 00:33:28,660 --> 00:33:31,417 have an effect, do you think, on your reputation? 748 00:33:31,500 --> 00:33:34,937 Uh, she isn't someone people would take seriously. 749 00:33:35,020 --> 00:33:36,737 So, no. 750 00:33:36,820 --> 00:33:40,460 Not taken seriously, but nevertheless brutally murdered. 751 00:33:41,300 --> 00:33:43,537 Were those allegations substantive enough 752 00:33:43,620 --> 00:33:45,777 to make you angry? 753 00:33:45,860 --> 00:33:48,580 (UNSETTLING MUSIC) 754 00:33:50,980 --> 00:33:52,057 GIA: No. 755 00:33:52,140 --> 00:33:56,017 I wasn't angry. It was water off a duck's back to me. 756 00:33:56,100 --> 00:33:59,137 (UNSETTLING MUSIC) 757 00:33:59,220 --> 00:34:00,217 (BOOK THWACKS) 758 00:34:00,300 --> 00:34:02,577 COLBY: In March 2023, 759 00:34:02,660 --> 00:34:06,817 were you interviewed on 'Cold Cases Unpacked'? 760 00:34:06,900 --> 00:34:07,857 Yes. 761 00:34:07,940 --> 00:34:09,257 COLBY: Play exhibit 41, please. 762 00:34:09,340 --> 00:34:11,497 WOMAN ON RECORDING: So, moving on from your previous work... 763 00:34:11,580 --> 00:34:12,937 -GIA: Mm-hm. -..earlier this year, 764 00:34:13,020 --> 00:34:14,897 you announced the title of your new book, 765 00:34:14,980 --> 00:34:15,937 'Cape Rock Killings'. 766 00:34:16,020 --> 00:34:18,177 Oh, I'd-I'd rather talk about something else, 767 00:34:18,260 --> 00:34:19,217 if that's alright. 768 00:34:19,300 --> 00:34:20,937 WOMAN: It must be tricky, right? 769 00:34:21,020 --> 00:34:22,857 Given that this new up-and-coming writer, 770 00:34:22,940 --> 00:34:26,937 Amanda Taylor, has accused you of copyright theft, 771 00:34:27,020 --> 00:34:29,337 of plagiarism, and made legal threats against you. 772 00:34:29,420 --> 00:34:31,617 GIA: Look, I've responded to those claims 773 00:34:31,700 --> 00:34:33,537 in the appropriate forum. 774 00:34:33,620 --> 00:34:35,657 This... this woman 775 00:34:35,740 --> 00:34:39,900 wants to spread lies about me, it's her funeral. 776 00:34:40,700 --> 00:34:43,497 COLBY: Would you say you were angry in that interview? 777 00:34:43,580 --> 00:34:46,937 No, I was annoyed with a lazy interviewer 778 00:34:47,020 --> 00:34:48,377 regurgitating irrelevant questions 779 00:34:48,460 --> 00:34:49,937 and not respecting my requests. 780 00:34:50,020 --> 00:34:52,580 Not because the allegations were correct. 781 00:34:53,620 --> 00:34:54,337 Now let me... 782 00:34:54,420 --> 00:34:56,257 You say - I want to get this right - 783 00:34:56,340 --> 00:34:57,977 "It's her funeral." 784 00:34:58,060 --> 00:34:59,817 Is that a threat, by the way? 785 00:34:59,900 --> 00:35:00,937 (GIA LAUGHS) 786 00:35:01,020 --> 00:35:02,937 It was a figure of speech. 787 00:35:03,020 --> 00:35:05,057 Meaning if she continued 788 00:35:05,140 --> 00:35:06,937 spreading malicious lies about me, 789 00:35:07,020 --> 00:35:10,017 she would suffer the legal consequences. 790 00:35:10,100 --> 00:35:11,817 My publisher took action. 791 00:35:11,900 --> 00:35:14,697 COLBY: That is incorrect. Your publisher took no action. 792 00:35:14,780 --> 00:35:16,457 Did that make you angry? 793 00:35:16,540 --> 00:35:17,577 No. 794 00:35:17,660 --> 00:35:20,777 Amanda Taylor was a nobody in the publishing world. 795 00:35:20,860 --> 00:35:23,217 Her opinions were immaterial. 796 00:35:23,300 --> 00:35:25,780 Nobody, and yet brutally murdered. 797 00:35:26,820 --> 00:35:29,257 Do you consider yourself ambitious, Ms Pandit? 798 00:35:29,340 --> 00:35:31,377 In a healthy way, yes. 799 00:35:31,460 --> 00:35:33,937 You were described in a crime fiction interview 800 00:35:34,020 --> 00:35:35,617 by a fellow author, James Morrow, 801 00:35:35,700 --> 00:35:39,257 as "a viciously ambitious sociopath". 802 00:35:39,340 --> 00:35:40,937 Do you know why Mr Morrow claims 803 00:35:41,020 --> 00:35:42,937 that you are viciously sociopathic? 804 00:35:43,020 --> 00:35:44,657 Morrow's bitter. 805 00:35:44,740 --> 00:35:47,257 He's had it in for me ever since I won the Ned Kelly 806 00:35:47,340 --> 00:35:50,217 for Best True Crime and... he didn't. 807 00:35:50,300 --> 00:35:53,257 COLBY: As an ambitious writer, would you stop at nothing 808 00:35:53,340 --> 00:35:56,137 to ensure that your reputation remained unblemished? 809 00:35:56,220 --> 00:36:00,137 Anything I would do would be through legal means only. 810 00:36:00,220 --> 00:36:04,900 So, finally, on her death, Ms Taylor is silent. 811 00:36:06,140 --> 00:36:08,257 When you heard about her death, how did you feel? 812 00:36:08,340 --> 00:36:09,577 GIA: I felt terrible. 813 00:36:09,660 --> 00:36:12,137 No-one should have to die that way. 814 00:36:12,220 --> 00:36:14,937 Are you writing a book about this case? 815 00:36:15,020 --> 00:36:16,497 (CAMERA CLICKS) 816 00:36:16,580 --> 00:36:17,857 (SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC) 817 00:36:17,940 --> 00:36:19,460 (CAMERA CLICKS) 818 00:36:23,060 --> 00:36:24,257 GIA: No. 819 00:36:24,340 --> 00:36:25,420 Why not? 820 00:36:26,220 --> 00:36:27,937 I'm a witness in the trial. 821 00:36:28,020 --> 00:36:32,457 Uh, her public hatred of me. Many reasons. 822 00:36:32,540 --> 00:36:35,937 It would be tasteless to capitalise on her story. 823 00:36:36,020 --> 00:36:37,137 Tasteless, I agree. 824 00:36:37,220 --> 00:36:39,777 Uh, exhibit 42, please. 825 00:36:39,860 --> 00:36:44,937 Now, this was captured on CCTV during this very trial, 826 00:36:45,020 --> 00:36:46,337 outside this very courthouse. 827 00:36:46,420 --> 00:36:47,937 What were you doing out there? 828 00:36:48,020 --> 00:36:49,777 Observing. Writing. I do it a lot. 829 00:36:49,860 --> 00:36:51,617 Writing, yes, in a notebook. 830 00:36:51,700 --> 00:36:53,937 If the court subpoenaed that notebook, 831 00:36:54,020 --> 00:36:55,577 would we find references in there 832 00:36:55,660 --> 00:36:57,657 to anything pertaining to Ms Taylor, 833 00:36:57,740 --> 00:36:59,777 or indeed to this case? 834 00:36:59,860 --> 00:37:02,617 Yes, in case there's more to it in the future, 835 00:37:02,700 --> 00:37:04,617 but that doesn't mean I'll write a book about it. 836 00:37:04,700 --> 00:37:07,097 Right, so you can't rule out the possibility 837 00:37:07,180 --> 00:37:09,737 that you might capitalise in the future 838 00:37:09,820 --> 00:37:10,857 on Ms Taylor's death. 839 00:37:10,940 --> 00:37:13,417 What I said is true. In case there's more to it... 840 00:37:13,500 --> 00:37:15,097 COLBY: Yes or no, Ms Pandit - 841 00:37:15,180 --> 00:37:18,057 can you rule out writing a book about Ms Taylor? 842 00:37:18,140 --> 00:37:21,177 No. 843 00:37:21,260 --> 00:37:23,617 Now, would it be even more helpful 844 00:37:23,700 --> 00:37:27,017 for a crime writer to experience a murder at first hand? 845 00:37:27,100 --> 00:37:28,937 Oh, objection, Your Honour. 846 00:37:29,020 --> 00:37:31,177 My... my learned colleague 847 00:37:31,260 --> 00:37:33,617 is pushing his case theory beyond the bounds. 848 00:37:33,700 --> 00:37:35,937 JUDGE WEST: I agree, Ms Nicholls. Upheld. 849 00:37:36,020 --> 00:37:37,577 My apologies, Your Honour. 850 00:37:37,660 --> 00:37:40,820 Um, exhibit 43, please. 851 00:37:42,300 --> 00:37:43,857 COLBY: Ms Pandit, would you be good enough 852 00:37:43,940 --> 00:37:46,137 to read the highlighted section for the court, please? 853 00:37:46,220 --> 00:37:47,500 (PAPER FLICKS) 854 00:37:48,580 --> 00:37:49,857 "We know batterers 855 00:37:49,940 --> 00:37:51,937 "suffocate their victims in order to silence them." 856 00:37:52,020 --> 00:37:54,937 "They may cover the victim's mouth or nose with their hands," 857 00:37:55,020 --> 00:37:56,897 "a pillow or a plastic bag." 858 00:37:56,980 --> 00:37:58,297 (PAPER SLIDES) 859 00:37:58,380 --> 00:38:00,937 COLBY: Where did this extract come from? 860 00:38:01,020 --> 00:38:04,337 From a published article online which I quoted in my book. 861 00:38:04,420 --> 00:38:05,737 COLBY: And you used this quote 862 00:38:05,820 --> 00:38:09,257 to explain the psychology of suffocation, yes? 863 00:38:09,340 --> 00:38:10,497 Yes. 864 00:38:10,580 --> 00:38:12,937 COLBY: Killers suffocate their victims 865 00:38:13,020 --> 00:38:14,620 in order to silence them. 866 00:38:16,020 --> 00:38:18,337 Did you use a plastic bag 867 00:38:18,420 --> 00:38:21,177 to suffocate Ms Taylor in order to silence her? 868 00:38:21,260 --> 00:38:23,737 -No! I did nothing of the kind. -Your Honour! 869 00:38:23,820 --> 00:38:25,337 Mr Colby. 870 00:38:25,420 --> 00:38:27,137 No more questions, Your Honour. 871 00:38:27,220 --> 00:38:30,300 (SCATTERED WHISPERS) 872 00:38:33,020 --> 00:38:34,780 JUDGE WEST: Your witness, Ms Nicholls. 873 00:38:37,980 --> 00:38:39,417 NICHOLLS: Ms Pandit, 874 00:38:39,500 --> 00:38:42,057 in 2014, you were involved in a legal dispute 875 00:38:42,140 --> 00:38:45,937 with, uh, Jane York over your book 'Death of a Rose'. 876 00:38:46,020 --> 00:38:47,937 -Is that correct? -Yes. 877 00:38:48,020 --> 00:38:50,137 She claimed I stole material from her. 878 00:38:50,220 --> 00:38:52,697 She was very vocal about it on her podcast. 879 00:38:52,780 --> 00:38:53,977 Did she make similar 880 00:38:54,060 --> 00:38:56,217 public accusations as Amanda Taylor? 881 00:38:56,300 --> 00:38:59,017 She was more creative about it, but yes. 882 00:38:59,100 --> 00:39:00,457 NICHOLLS: I'll read. 883 00:39:00,540 --> 00:39:03,057 "Gia Pandit is a thief and a fraud" 884 00:39:03,140 --> 00:39:06,177 "who has a pathological aversion to the truth." 885 00:39:06,260 --> 00:39:09,057 Ms Pandit, is that what Ms York said 886 00:39:09,140 --> 00:39:10,737 about you in her podcast? 887 00:39:10,820 --> 00:39:12,417 GIA: That and a whole lot more. 888 00:39:12,500 --> 00:39:15,657 I see. And... and how... how was this case resolved? 889 00:39:15,740 --> 00:39:18,257 I sued for defamation and we settled out of court. 890 00:39:18,340 --> 00:39:19,617 And in light of that, 891 00:39:19,700 --> 00:39:22,617 what is your relationship with Ms York like now? 892 00:39:22,700 --> 00:39:24,777 Objection, Your Honour, I fail to see the relevance 893 00:39:24,860 --> 00:39:26,777 of my learned colleague's line of questioning. 894 00:39:26,860 --> 00:39:27,937 Ms Nicholls? 895 00:39:28,020 --> 00:39:29,137 NICHOLLS: Your Honour, Mr Colby 896 00:39:29,220 --> 00:39:30,817 appears to be putting the witness on trial. 897 00:39:30,900 --> 00:39:33,657 If Ms Pandit has experienced similar altercations 898 00:39:33,740 --> 00:39:35,497 as she did with Ms Taylor in the past, 899 00:39:35,580 --> 00:39:38,657 then it provides context and perspective. 900 00:39:38,740 --> 00:39:42,577 I like that answer, Ms Nicholls. State may continue. 901 00:39:42,660 --> 00:39:44,377 NICHOLLS: Thank you, Your Honour. 902 00:39:44,460 --> 00:39:45,817 Ms Pandit, what is your relationship 903 00:39:45,900 --> 00:39:46,937 with Ms York like now? 904 00:39:47,020 --> 00:39:48,337 GIA: We're on good terms. 905 00:39:48,420 --> 00:39:50,817 It was a long time ago, and eventually she realised 906 00:39:50,900 --> 00:39:52,937 several people could be working on the same story. 907 00:39:53,020 --> 00:39:54,017 It happens. 908 00:39:54,100 --> 00:39:55,377 I'm sure Amanda Taylor 909 00:39:55,460 --> 00:39:58,177 would have come to the same conclusion, given time. 910 00:39:58,260 --> 00:39:59,937 NICHOLLS: I'm sure. 911 00:40:00,020 --> 00:40:04,017 Ms Pandit, just to be crystal clear, 912 00:40:04,100 --> 00:40:06,897 after your altercations with Ms York, 913 00:40:06,980 --> 00:40:09,097 you did not murder her, did you? 914 00:40:09,180 --> 00:40:11,020 (MUTED LAUGHTER) 915 00:40:11,980 --> 00:40:13,340 No, I didn't. 916 00:40:14,180 --> 00:40:15,937 NICHOLLS: Thank you for your help, Ms Pandit. 917 00:40:16,020 --> 00:40:17,777 No further questions, Your Honour. 918 00:40:17,860 --> 00:40:20,700 (SOMBRE MUSIC) 919 00:40:25,300 --> 00:40:27,777 COLBY: So where do you think our John's fled to? 920 00:40:27,860 --> 00:40:29,937 Mm, Cayman Islands. 921 00:40:30,020 --> 00:40:31,937 -That's helpful. -(CHUCKLES) 922 00:40:32,020 --> 00:40:35,057 Beth, everything alright? 923 00:40:35,140 --> 00:40:37,020 Yeah, um... 924 00:40:38,220 --> 00:40:39,897 Yeah, but I did think I should mention 925 00:40:39,980 --> 00:40:44,377 that, um, on my call with Alan last night, he, um... 926 00:40:44,460 --> 00:40:47,617 He... he brought up that he's concerned 927 00:40:47,700 --> 00:40:51,817 that we're a bit close since... since he's been in remand. 928 00:40:51,900 --> 00:40:53,137 -For fuck's sake. -Mm. 929 00:40:53,220 --> 00:40:55,777 -Yeah. -(SIGHS) 930 00:40:55,860 --> 00:40:57,700 He's... He's isolated. 931 00:40:59,060 --> 00:41:00,937 -Well, it happens. -Yeah. 932 00:41:01,020 --> 00:41:02,897 It's the trial, he's going out of his mind. 933 00:41:02,980 --> 00:41:05,097 Yeah, well, he's not the only one. 934 00:41:05,180 --> 00:41:07,500 -Still bloody angry. -Hmm. 935 00:41:09,020 --> 00:41:10,297 Oh, God. 936 00:41:10,380 --> 00:41:11,817 ALAN: For fuck's sake, 937 00:41:11,900 --> 00:41:14,657 who's gonna believe the crime writer did it? I mean... 938 00:41:14,740 --> 00:41:17,817 I mean, take a look at her. She doesn't look the type. 939 00:41:17,900 --> 00:41:19,300 What were you thinking?! 940 00:41:20,180 --> 00:41:23,540 COLBY: Actually, there is no type. 941 00:41:28,460 --> 00:41:31,100 You think I'm the best suspect, don't you? 942 00:41:32,580 --> 00:41:35,417 You are the best suspect, Alan, 943 00:41:35,500 --> 00:41:38,337 and that is why you are on trial. 944 00:41:38,420 --> 00:41:41,137 And that is why I broke poor Nina's back 945 00:41:41,220 --> 00:41:43,177 tracking down John Dallimore. 946 00:41:43,260 --> 00:41:45,860 You've just got to work fucking harder! 947 00:41:48,420 --> 00:41:52,777 I am doing everything I can. 948 00:41:52,860 --> 00:41:55,937 And you need to start getting your shit together. 949 00:41:56,020 --> 00:41:57,577 You need to start thinking straight 950 00:41:57,660 --> 00:42:00,177 And you need to start trusting people! 951 00:42:00,260 --> 00:42:01,817 (UNSETTLING MUSIC) 952 00:42:01,900 --> 00:42:03,337 Do you understand me?! 953 00:42:03,420 --> 00:42:05,737 (DARK MUSIC) 954 00:42:05,820 --> 00:42:07,857 (DOOR UNLOCKS) 955 00:42:07,940 --> 00:42:09,697 (OPPRESSIVE MUSIC) 956 00:42:09,780 --> 00:42:11,220 (DOOR SLAMS) 957 00:42:12,100 --> 00:42:14,537 -BASSAM: So this is what I sent. -HANIFA: OK. 958 00:42:14,620 --> 00:42:17,537 BASSAM: "There's no pressure to come home right away." 959 00:42:17,620 --> 00:42:20,937 "When you're ready to talk, I'll be here." 960 00:42:21,020 --> 00:42:26,060 "Love, comma, Dad, full stop." 961 00:42:27,020 --> 00:42:29,737 -Do you reckon it's good? -Mm-hm. Mm-hm. 962 00:42:29,820 --> 00:42:30,937 She'll respond, do you reckon? 963 00:42:31,020 --> 00:42:33,617 Oh, she may not respond right away, 964 00:42:33,700 --> 00:42:36,977 but, um, I'm sure she will eventually. 965 00:42:37,060 --> 00:42:39,297 -Right. -Yeah. 966 00:42:39,380 --> 00:42:43,217 Just let me know if there's anything I can do to help, OK? 967 00:42:43,300 --> 00:42:44,937 You can be my proofreader. 968 00:42:45,020 --> 00:42:46,977 (LAUGHS) Sure. 969 00:42:47,060 --> 00:42:49,937 I'm an expert. I can... I can do that. 970 00:42:50,020 --> 00:42:51,540 -Yeah. -Mm-hm. 971 00:42:53,860 --> 00:42:57,817 Hey, when the trial is over, 972 00:42:57,900 --> 00:42:59,820 I'll proofread anything you want. 973 00:43:03,220 --> 00:43:06,420 (FRAGILE MUSIC) 974 00:43:10,580 --> 00:43:12,300 OK. 975 00:43:14,780 --> 00:43:16,697 You're writing a book on Amanda Taylor. 976 00:43:16,780 --> 00:43:19,017 -I can't wait to read that. -Piss off, Phill. 977 00:43:19,100 --> 00:43:20,820 Touchy! 978 00:43:22,260 --> 00:43:23,937 My next book's about a crime writer 979 00:43:24,020 --> 00:43:25,740 who murdered her fucking publisher. 980 00:43:27,300 --> 00:43:31,500 -Gold. -(REPORTERS FIRE QUESTIONS) 981 00:43:35,020 --> 00:43:37,777 Nina! Hey! Nina! Nina. 982 00:43:37,860 --> 00:43:40,937 Um, when you said it's not promising about John, 983 00:43:41,020 --> 00:43:42,940 uh, what do you mean? 984 00:43:44,420 --> 00:43:47,260 We don't have John. Full stop. 985 00:43:55,060 --> 00:43:56,740 (MOUTHS SILENTLY) 986 00:43:58,020 --> 00:44:00,217 No John. They don't have a witness. 987 00:44:00,300 --> 00:44:02,937 -They're dead in the water. -CHARLIE: Yes! 988 00:44:03,020 --> 00:44:04,937 High five, whatever. 989 00:44:05,020 --> 00:44:10,417 Alright, let's get our closing address singing, Charlie boy. 990 00:44:10,500 --> 00:44:12,817 Can you please stop calling me Charlie boy? 991 00:44:12,900 --> 00:44:14,220 Nup. 992 00:44:18,020 --> 00:44:19,260 (KEYS CLINK) 993 00:44:21,020 --> 00:44:22,777 Teegs? 994 00:44:22,860 --> 00:44:24,780 (SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC) 995 00:44:26,660 --> 00:44:27,660 Teegs! 996 00:44:28,660 --> 00:44:30,140 (ROLLER DOOR OPENS) 997 00:44:37,180 --> 00:44:38,177 (ROLLER DOOR SHUTS) 998 00:44:38,260 --> 00:44:42,300 (BRITTLE MUSIC) 999 00:45:05,220 --> 00:45:06,777 XAVIER: I was expecting your signature 1000 00:45:06,860 --> 00:45:08,217 "sorry working late" text. 1001 00:45:08,300 --> 00:45:09,577 COLBY: No, not today. 1002 00:45:09,660 --> 00:45:10,977 -Is that all you're taking? -XAVIER: Yeah. 1003 00:45:11,060 --> 00:45:12,577 -The rest is in here. -(CAR APPROACHES) 1004 00:45:12,660 --> 00:45:13,697 (CAR ENGINE STOPS) 1005 00:45:13,780 --> 00:45:15,060 (CAR DOOR CLOSES) 1006 00:45:16,100 --> 00:45:18,937 -MAN: Brett Colby? -Yes. 1007 00:45:19,020 --> 00:45:20,860 I'm John Dallimore. 1008 00:45:22,020 --> 00:45:23,820 John Dallimore. 1009 00:45:26,220 --> 00:45:28,217 Xavier, why don't you take the car? 1010 00:45:28,300 --> 00:45:30,937 I'll... I'll meet you there, alright? 1011 00:45:31,020 --> 00:45:32,497 Sure. 1012 00:45:32,580 --> 00:45:34,937 JOHN: I hope I haven't come at a bad time. 1013 00:45:35,020 --> 00:45:37,337 No, it's, uh... 1014 00:45:37,420 --> 00:45:39,180 It's a good time, John. 1015 00:45:42,700 --> 00:45:44,860 (UNSETTLING MUSIC) 1016 00:45:46,740 --> 00:45:50,857 (BETH MUTTERS) 1017 00:45:50,940 --> 00:45:54,620 (DARK MUSIC) 1018 00:45:56,180 --> 00:45:57,097 (BETH GASPS) 1019 00:45:57,180 --> 00:46:01,020 (DISTURBING SOUNDSCAPE) 1020 00:46:01,540 --> 00:46:02,937 BETH: Alan... 1021 00:46:03,020 --> 00:46:04,260 (GIRL SCREAMS) 1022 00:46:05,180 --> 00:46:07,417 (SCREAMING CONTINUES) 1023 00:46:07,500 --> 00:46:09,097 (INTENSE MUSIC) 1024 00:46:09,180 --> 00:46:10,297 (GIRL SCREAMS) 1025 00:46:10,380 --> 00:46:12,657 Alan, no! 1026 00:46:12,740 --> 00:46:15,097 (DISTURBING WHOOSHING) 1027 00:46:15,180 --> 00:46:18,380 (UNSETTLING MUSIC) 1028 00:46:19,460 --> 00:46:21,220 (DRAMATIC STING) 1029 00:46:28,020 --> 00:46:32,020 (DISTURBING MUSIC) 1030 00:46:47,700 --> 00:46:49,740 (DRAMATIC STING) 1031 00:47:03,100 --> 00:47:07,100 (HAUNTING MUSIC) 1032 00:47:21,460 --> 00:47:24,180 (AMBIENT CHORDS)