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Good luck.

(CHEERING)

Are you ready? Are you ready? Come out and touch, guys.

Fight.

(CROWD CHEERS)

REFEREE: Break!

Fight.

Come on.

Come on, boy.

Belt him, belt him, belt him.

-Break! -(CROWD BOOS)

-Fight. -(CHEERING)

Ah!

(REPETITIVE PUNCHING)

(CROWD JEERS, WHISTLES)

Once again, Thanos Makrokanis successfully defends

his Northern Suburbs Championship belt.

(CHEERING AND WHISTLING)

Are you serious? That's an absolute joke.

Yeah, well, we can't keep holding the door while he robs the place.

Why not? It's Andrew Kronin.

-(SIGHS) -An armed robber and a killer.

He's killed two people. And, so, what?

We nail him on a burglary, do we? He'll be out in a year.

His crew's been pulling every job in town.

Armed Rob's had enough. They're gonna close him down.

Think about it. Why do you think he's pulling every job in town?

Oh, he's got a big mortgage.

Obviously he's putting money together for a big one.

Oh, yeah? And we wait for the big one?

It's better than a burglary.

Yeah, but we get him, right?

Those warrants are now active. You can start recording, guys.

LEON: (QUIETLY) Sweet.

Which one's Kronin?

The dot that says 'Kronin' under it.

You, er...you do that thing again last night?

That thing I swore I'd never do for you?

Yeah.

Is it getting hot in here?

Don't worry. The deadpan delivery takes some getting used to.

OK, as usual, 8pm in the evening. Upped it to 50 seconds this time.

Power off.

(RINGING TONE)

WOMAN: (ON PHONE) Here at Pow Energy,

your power problems are our power problems.

-KRONIN: Cockhead stupid message. -..you can key it in now.

I don't have it handy, you robot.

(QUIETLY) He gets very annoyed.

..process your request more quickly.

Your call is important to us, so please hold the line

and one of our customer service representatives

will be with you shortly.

(MUZAK PLAYS)

-(LEON TAPS KEYBOARD) -There you go! Perfect.

Thank you. (HANGS UP PHONE)

Can I ask?

I was just getting him used to the idea of uncertainty,

but that's all out the window now.

So, Zonneveldt's with Kronin. Where's Thanos Makrokanis?

He's at a gym in Tullamarine.

Gym on a Sunday - he's keen.

(LOW-LEVEL CONVERSATION)

Well done, Thanos. A good fight, champ.

Michael.

Good fight, Thanos.

You don't like using your feet.

Don't I?

Could have front-kicked me in the last round and you didn't.

Why did you hold back?

Yeah, yeah, yeah, my mistake.

Don't bullshit me, mate, you held back. I saw you.

Yeah, you've got training, man. What is it - the pigs?

(SCOFFS) No.

Don't bullshit a bullshitter, mate.

If you're worried about hurting me, don't,

because you can't bloody hurt me.

Just don't waste my bloody time.

You beat me fair and square, mate.

Yeah, bullshit.

Won't happen again, I promise.

MAN: There he is. (SPEAKS INDISTINCTLY)

Mate, good fight.

(UNLOCKS CAR REMOTELY)

Makrokanis is calling Kronin.

KRONIN: What's going on?

The guy I was fighting today, I think he was a cop.

-Yeah? Did you win? -Yeah, of course.

But today being today, and him being a cop, do you know what I'm saying?

You reckon he's an undercover?

-Mate, I don't know. -No way.

They'd never come at you like that.

You're being paranoid, mate. It's random.

Who's he talking about, I wonder?

Oh, my God!

Yeah, it sings a song. Push the button. Push it.

(WHIRRS)

-(BANGS FISH) Batteries. -Hmm.

If the battery was working it'd actually sing 'Take Me to the River'.

(CHUCKLES) Al Green...

..who wrote the song.

Talking Heads did the definitive version, I think.

You know who Talking Heads are, right?

Yes, Leon. I'm aware of music from the olden days.

Thanks.

Am I old to you?

MICHAEL: What's the occasion?

If you'd made the briefing you'd know.

-How's that indoor soccer going? -Aren't you on today?

I'm going commando.

See you out there, losers.

Anyone gonna tell me what's happening?

We're going after Kronin.

Someone kick you in the arse?

-What? -Your face.

Oh, indoor cricket.

I thought it was soccer.

Him and his boys are pulling a job today.

I'll fill you in the car. Hurry up.

Hey, Audrey.

AUDREY: Yes?

-What? -Um, you were asking me something?

-(CHUCKLES) Just saying hey. -Oh!

-Hi. -Not just saying hey.

Big hey...to you.

OK.

I'll be doing something about that.

-You're a dick. -Really?

Mm-hm, really.

Michael, you do understand what 'on call' means, don't you?

Yeah. Don't make any plans and have a shit weekend.

(SHOUTS) Let's go, Michael!

Come on, we're moving!

Now! Come on!

(REVS ENGINE)

Lawson seem kind of testy to you?

Kronin.

He's not getting him the way he'd like.

How are we getting him?

Armed Rob reckon Kronin and these two blokes -

Martin Zonneveldt and Thanos Makrokanis -

are rolling a meat packer's, straight-up, old-fashioned B&E.

-Shit! -Yeah, they'll be out in a year.

-Don't tell Lawson that. -(CHUCKLES)

Thanos Makrokanis - that is too good.

I thought you'd be more interested in getting back at Kronin.

No, I am, but I know this guy.

You know him? How?

We workout at the same gym.

-Are you serious? -Yeah.

You are such a muppet. Why didn't you think to tell anyone?

Makrokanis is involved in the cash facility job.

How was I supposed to know that?

So, what's our role in the bust?

You should have been at the briefing.

Hey.

We're riding with the sausages.

How long are we in here for?

Should have been at the briefing?

SHANNON: (OVER RADIO) I've got Makrokanis and Zonneveldt

parked in a blue Falcon station wagon,

west side of Boundary Road,

diagonally across from the meat packer's.

LAWSON: Is there any sign of Kronin?

No sign.

Leon, you got Kronin's mobile up on your screen?

He's on Nelson Place, near the corner of Syme Street.

Shannon, you wanna get over there and keep an eye on him till he gets here?

Heading there now.

You never said what happened to your face.

His head was up his arse and someone kicked it.

Oh, the jokes just keep on coming.

Did you get in a fight?

No.

No, he's a lover, not a fighter.

(SIGHS)

It looks bad.

(SIGHS) Thank God that's over.

-Give us 10 minutes, then go. -Good.

Thanks, Phil. Let's go.

Michael, that room there, set up a camera in the window

looking out over the lane.

Stell, you do the stairs. I'll do the office.

Getting that, Leon?

Yeah, loud and clear. Cameras 1, 2 and 3 also online.

Also accessing the building's own security camera.

(PRESSES BUTTONS) Armed - 30 seconds.

What else did I miss at the briefing?

We move in when they start on the safe. Till then we wait.

Where?

-Unfunny. -No choice.

They're watching the street

and this is the only room in the building we can use as cover.

Completely unhilarious.

30 minutes, we'll be out of here.

SHANNON: Leon, I'm on Nelson Place.

You're gonna have to direct me to Kronin.

West side of Nelson, heading north. Looks like he's on foot.

Got him, Leon.

Makrokanis and Zonneveldt are in position beside the building.

"Where they linger like a haunting refrain."

'I Got You Under My Skin'?

That's the cheesiest lyric in the history of songwriting.

(TAPS KEYBOARD)

Aarggh!

-(SHANNON SCREAMS) -(MAN GROANS)

Go, go, go! For God's sake.

(TYRES SCREECH)

-Kronin can't be far off, surely. -Yeah.

Makrokanis is calling Kronin.

LAWSON: Good, send it through.

(RINGING TONE)

MAKROKANIS: Mate, we're at the party. What's going on?

KRONIN: I've been caught up. I'll be another hour, at least.

Yeah, what are we gonna do for an hour?

Jerk each other off. I don't know. (DISCONNECTS CALL)

Gee, I could listen to this all day.

All units, Kronin's been held up for another hour.

Stand by, my orders.

You know, um...advanced hypothermia is when you start feeling warm.

STELLA: Are you feeling warm?

No, I'm as cold as a meat icy pole.

Then you don't have advanced hypothermia.

(INHALES, GROANS)

(QUIETLY) Gotta get warm.

-Gotta get warm. -Do some push-ups.

Better idea - give me your coat.

That's gonna happen.

Get Shannon down there and see what's holding Kronin up.

(CLICKS RADIO BUTTON) Shannon.

Shannon.

(SIGHS)

I know. (GROANS)

I've always wanted to do this.

What are you doing?

What does it look like?

Keeping warm.

-Does Makrokanis spot for you? -No.

How well do you know him?

Just see him around sometimes.

-Is he a good bloke? -How would I know?

So you don't really know him?

That's what I'm saying.

But you know his name?

Do you know the name of everyone who boxes at your gym?

I'm late, and your punishment is

to send me out without a crucial piece of equipment.

I'm not your mother.

No, not much of a leader, either, but lesson learned.

Won't be late again.

-Take it, then. -No, I'm fine with this, thanks.

Then I guess I'll lead us both being cold.

OK.

Hey, guys, they're breaking in.

-LAWSON: Where's Kronin? -KERRY: Don't know.

(CLICKS RADIO BUTTON) Josh.

Makrokanis and Zonneveldt are on their way in.

Yep, we're seeing that.

So, they're going ahead without Kronin?

Bloody hell!

Shannon, where are you?

Shannon, this is Lawson. Come back.

Christian, get down to Nelson Place and see where the hell Shannon is.

Will do. (STARTS ENGINE)

Lawson, what do you want us to do?

Look, just let it run for the moment.

When Kronin gets there, we'll grab him.

(BEEPING)

Michael, on the door.

(BEEPING)

(RAPID BEEPING, BEEPING STOPS)

I love this shit, man.

Alright, let's make this happen.

-I'm getting old, you know that? -Yeah.

OK.

Now you tighten it... (GRUNTS) ..right there.

(DRILL WHIRRS)

(MUTTERS INDISTINCTLY)

Yeah!

(DRILLING CONTINUES)

Hey, mate, where's the rider?

-Dunno, we only just got here. -Right.

(SHOUTS) Did anyone see what happened here?

Lawson, I found Shannon's bike,

but it looks like she's been in an accident.

-Well, is there any sign of her? -No.

There's people around, but no-one saw what happened.

Alright, copy that. Just find out what you can.

Alright.

-Kronin's making a call. -(PHONE RINGS)

It's not to Zonneveldt or Makrok...

(PHONE CONTINUES RINGING)

Kronin's calling me.

Why...why is he calling me?

Answer it!

-Are you kidding? -No, go. Hurry up.

(NERVOUSLY) Hello?

-Leon. -Shannon?

I'm just ringing to let you know I have come off my bike, but I'm OK.

And I'm on my way to Western Emergency.

Why the Western? You came off your bike in Williamstown?

-Did I? -(WHISPERS) Are you OK?

Yeah, no, I'm fine. I'm OK.

-Can you talk? -Sort of.

Are you with Kronin now?

Yeah, this guy, Andrew, has been nice enough to drive me there.

OK, we'll get a team out to the hospital.

That would be great.

(SIGHS)

Leon your boyfriend?

(GIGGLES NERVOUSLY) A friend.

You don't have to drive me there. You can just drop me at a cab rank.

I'm taking you to hospital. That's the least I owe you.

Isn't there somewhere you've got to be?

I'm taking you.

Who were those guys?

They think I owe 'em money.

He's taking her to hospital.

Maybe there is a human being in there lurking somewhere.

Leon, what's Kronin's current position?

Travelling on the Bolte Bridge,

just coming to the Footscray Road off ramp.

If he's taking her to hospital, he'd take her to Williamstown.

-It's just up the road. -I'm stuffed if I know.

Christian, position TR-2 over at the Western Hospital, will you?

-Just somewhere discreet. -Yeah, on my way.

(STARTS ENGINE)

The reception's shit in here.

Oi. Don't you want to know how they got to our money so easy?

JOSH: They're still spewing about that.

I'm not kidnapping a cop to find out.

It's just not gonna happen, mate.

Anyway, you don't even know for sure he's one of 'em.

Yeah, I do know, mate. The way he fights, he's trained.

He's one of those tactical guys.

We should get our hands on this pork and get him to tell us what he knows.

You reckon for sure he's one of those tactical guys?

Yeah, he's got all the moves.

He's not a bad little fighter for a pig.

I'm telling you, mate, I'm sure it was him on the roof.

Don't you want to know?

You?

Michael?

(SIGHS)

I've been doing a bit of, um...

..MMA, like, mixed martial arts, in my spare time.

This is from him. I fought him this morning.

You're joking?

-Give it here. -Nuh.

-How long you been fighting? -A couple of months.

That's why you've been coming in with the scrapes and shit.

So what do you do when you really hurt yourself? You call in sick?

-I haven't yet. -It'll happen.

Are you going around telling your opponents you're a cop?

-No. -He's picked you as one.

And you can bet others will too.

They're gonna line up to have a crack at you because of it.

Do you realise the situation you've put yourself in?

That prick out there is talking about kidnapping you.

-OK. -You're a police officer.

-You should bloody know better. -Guys!

-You beat him? -Nuh.

Yeah, soft cock.

What?

-All you've proven... -I'm not trying to prove anything.

All you've proven, little man,

is that every time you come up against these guys,

they beat the shit out of you.

First Kronin, now Makrokanis.

What you've proven is that you are a soft cock.

Oi! What do you think you're doing? Keep it... (WHISPERS) ..down.

We will talk about this later.

So, why didn't you just take me to Williamstown Emergency?

It was full.

Are you a criminal?

What makes you say that?

You look kind of familiar.

I'm trying to figure out where I know you from.

I hope you're not trying to pick me up.

The thought had crossed my mind,

but my timing's a little bit better than that.

Lawson, they just turned into Flemington Road.

Doesn't look like they're going to the hospital.

OK, we need to intercept.

-Lawson? -He may have just taken a wrong turn.

(SCOFFS) You're joking, aren't you?

Leon, where is he now?

Crossing Racecourse Road, heading west.

OK, as soon as you can, I want footage on Shannon's accident.

-You got that? -OK. Audrey?

-I'll be traffic camera girl. -Thanks.

Lawson, we cannot let this run.

We don't know what we're dealing...

-That is Shannon out there. -I realise it's Shannon.

Oh, shit, Lawson, there is an officer in danger,

and all you can think about is Andrew bloody Kronin.

If neither of you he-men are going to use the jacket, I'll take it.

You think I'm a dick?

I reckon you need to make peace with Josh.

-Stuff him. -You're a dick.

(SNIFFLES)

-Put that on. -No.

Don't be an idiot. Put it on.

Take it. Don't argue with me. We'll share it in 20-minute shifts.

Do it - you'll end up with hypothermia,

and then you'll be no good to anyone.

He's an idiot, but how about you start acting like a sergeant?

Are those your friends?

I wouldn't call them friends.

They must really want their money.

We're not going to the hospital, are we?

I'm sorry about this.

You can just...let me out here.

-No can do. -Just let me out of the car now.

Leave you on the corner? What are they gonna do?

-They probably think we're together. -You must owe them a lot of money.

A bit.

Well, are you gonna pay them back?

Look, I'm gonna get you to the hospital, OK?

But first...hang on.

(TYRES SCREECH)

Lawson, they've gone into the Maribyrnong Shopping Centre.

I'm looking for them on the security cams.

Alright, copy that. Let us know. (CLICKS RADIO BUTTON)

What the hell are they doing there?

I got it.

Oh! Someone's had a crack at Kronin.

I've got footage here of the accident.

It looks like there was an attempt on Kronin, and Shannon intervened.

-She actually saved him. -OK, copy that. Send it through.

Got a car here registered to Joseph Abrams.

He's aged 48. He's got form for minor stuff in the early '90s.

-Aarggh! Stupid foot. -Can you put any weight on it?

A little.

We've just got to get to the other car park, OK?

Just got to get us another car.

You're gonna steal a car?

I'm not gonna steal anything, I'm just gonna borrow it.

-There they are. -Come on.

Don't! Wait.

Come this way.

LAWSON: Christian, get over the Maribyrnong Shopping Centre,

will you?

-Where are they, Leon? -Still looking.

That's one of the guys from the accident.

Oh, shit.

They're on the run together.

Lawson - Abrams and the other guy that attacked Kronin

are also in the centre.

Ground floor, south end. We're not the only ones chasing him.

What do they look like?

Abrams is medium height, bald, in a dark jacket.

The other's tall, peroxide hair, brown jacket.

They've split up.

Peroxide's heading south, your way. I've lost Abrams.

You have got to leave me here.

-No way. -I'm not breaking into a car.

If you haven't already realised, these guys are serious shit.

Come on.

(GROANS)

ABRAMS: Yeah, I'm car park 2, level 1, section A7.

Get up here now.

-KERRY: Here we go. -LAWSON: Kerry, here.

Hey, mate, can we have a word?

Hey, hey! Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!

(SHOUTS) Andy.

-Why are you in such a hurry? -I don't know.

Turn around for me. That's it.

Hands up against the glass. Feet shoulder-width apart. That's it.

What am I supposed to have done?

Well, that hair, for one thing. That colour went out in the '80s.

I was born like this, love.

-Oh, yeah. -Kerry, gun.

I'm placing you under arrest for possession of a concealed firearm.

-Who were you calling? -Put your arm through there.

-Just a mate. -Oh, yeah. Where's he at?

-Don't know much, do you? -(CHUCKLES SMUGLY)

I know you're here, Andy.

Come out and talk to me.

I'm gonna take my hand off your mouth, and you're not gonna scream.

I'm gonna go now. There's nothing you can do to stop me.

I haven't done anything you can arrest me for.

He comes at you, you use your gun.

(SHOUTS) Kronin!

Got one. Car park 2, level A.

(TYRES SCREECH)

Stop!

LAWSON: Stop, police. Stop there!

Police! Stop where you are.

You're under arrest. Against the pole.

-What for? -For assault.

Give me your hands. And leaving the scene of a vehicle accident.

Shannon?

-Are you alright? -Other hand.

It's his gun. He threw it.

-Are you OK? -Yeah.

He worked out I was a cop.

Right. So, where is he?

Gone.

(WATCH BEEPS)

Thanks.

When we go in, you take Makrokanis.

Sure.

(SAFE DIAL CLICKS)

-Come on, man. -Hey, settle down.

-Almost there. -Righto, mate. Come on.

OK.

(PHONE BEEPS)

(PHONE CHIMES)

They're almost in. Why are they stopping?

Lawson, they've been told to bung.

-Kronin's on to us. -KERRY: Oh, shit!

Alright, alright, forget about Kronin. Just call it in.

All units - go, go go!

Right. No, this way, mate. Come this way.

STELLA: Police! Get down on the ground!

-JOSH: Get on the ground. -On the ground.

-Don't move! -Get down on the ground!

-Michael... -Get down on the ground.

Bring your car around the back!

(TYRES SCREECH)

JOSH: Shit!

(CLICKS RADIO BUTTON) Beat you again.

I'll be at headquarters all afternoon

explaining what went wrong to Armed Rob.

-Hey, Michael. -Yeah?

That face...

Yeah, it's um...

You know what that uniform says to people?

It says, "Be assured. I know what I'm doing."

Do you know what that face on top of that uniform says?

It says, "Be afraid. I'm just a meathead with a gun."

You're off duty until you can get a face to match your uniform.

Sure, Kerry.

-Hey! -Hey.

We're going out to look for Makrokanis.

Oh, cool. I hope you get him.

I'll give him one for you.

Yeah.

Hey, Stell.

What?

I'm thinking of asking Audrey out.

Oh. Good for you.

I'm just saying in case... you know...

No, I don't know. What?

Nothing. I'm just saying.

-Yeah, well, she's into you. -(CHUCKLES)

I suppose that's half the battle, right?

-Finding someone who's into you? -Yeah.

(CHUCKLES) Yeah, OK.

So, I'll see you later.

Yeah.

-Hey. -Yeah?

-Do you want to take a little drive? -Where to?

I'm gonna pay Andrew Kronin a visit.

What happened to you being covert?

Shannon's little date with him changes all that.

What are you gonna do? Ask him to do another job so we can bust him?

I'm gonna stir him up a bit.

We've got nothing on him. Nothing.

Well, we can let him walk or we can get in his face.

Good luck with that.

(CAR ALARM BEEPS)

TR-2, there's been a reported sighting of Makrokanis

at Aquatic Drive, Altona.

Copy that. We'll have a look.

(CAR ALARM BEEPS)

Come on, pig. Get out!

I said get out!

Let's go.

Aarggh!

Back off!

Josh, as you get to Aquatic Drive, you might want to pass by the shops.

There's been a couple of 000 calls about a fight in the car park.

Could have something to do with Makrokanis.

Got it. We'll check it out.

STELLA: Shit, it's Michael.

Hey, hey, hey, are you alright?

Oi, Oi, stop it. Get out!

Weapon secure.

Are you right?

Great.

-(COUGHS) -Oh, my God.

What?

You got him.

-(GROANS) -Up.

I know you?

We met once...briefly.

Come to arrest me?

No.

What does he think you do for a living?

Sell speedboats.

That bubble will burst one day, won't it?

Yeah, maybe, maybe not.

Why, are you thinking about another line of work, are you?

-Nuh. -Oh.

BOY: Dad, come on.

I want you to think about two things.

The first is, we're systematic.

We don't sleep, therefore we will get you.

The second is,

my job is to protect life.

And if it's between you and some civilian,

I won't hesitate in blowing your head off.

(CHUCKLES SMUGLY)

Oh!

(QUIETLY) Yeah!

-Aarggh-aarggh! -(CHUCKLES)

How do I look?

Like the Elephant Man.

-Mate, go home. -(GROANS)

(CHUCKLES) Yeah, you can do your statement tomorrow.

I'm savouring it.

You might not be able to tell right now, but I'm smiling.

-Really? -Yeah.

Technically speaking, I'm the MMA Northern Suburbs champion.

-Mmm. Very good. -Mmm.

(BOTH LAUGH)

(GROANS)

"If you're gonna do it, do it right. Do it with me."

(CHUCKLES) Now, that is the cheesiest lyric of all time.

Have you been thinking of that all shift?

No.

I'm sorry, Leon, I can't have you disrespecting Wham! in that way.

"Wham, bam, I'm a man" - that's pretty bad.

-Yeah. -(CHUCKLES)

Yeah, yeah, I know, it looks like um...

..Picasso reconstructed my face.

Um...where's Kerry?

Um, sorry, mate. Um...she's gone.

Um...are you alright, mate?

Yeah. No, I'm good. Uh...that's my incident report.

-Can you tell her that? -Sure.

OK.

Hey, Audrey.

Hi.

Um...do you want to...go out for a drink or something?

-(COUGHS) -A drink?

Oh, um... No.

-Ye... Uh, yes. -It's OK.

-You don't have to. -No. I mean, I...

Yes, I do, but not, uh...tonight.

OK.

Then, um...some day then.

Yes. Yes.

OK.

It's be great to have a drink.

"It's be"?

It'd...be. It would be good to drink.

(CHUCKLES) OK.

Can I give you a lift home?

Yeah.

Yeah, I'd really like that.

OK.

Uh...Leon.

-I'll see you tomorrow. -Hmm?

-I'll see you tomorrow. -Oh, yeah, yeah.

-Did you read that? -Uh, no.