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The name says it all.

Wentworth Correctional Centre.

It's written all over the building.

It's on our name badges and our employment contracts.

Think of it as a mission statement.

Society has deemed these women defective and it's our job to fix them.

Not to pander, to befriend, to indulge or to accommodate.

We exist to correct.

Now, for three months, these women have had it easy.

Your instability has given them opportunity.

They'll have established new systems and networks.

Their confidence will be at an all-time high.

Today that confidence ends.

Today we shut their systems down.

We stamp on their opportunity.

We destroy their network.

And every person here will know their place.

This is a prison.

And we are in charge.

Holiday!

Step away from the trolley.

Empty it.

Slaughter. It's not my fault. I swear I didn't kill her. I swear to fucking God

it wasn't me.

It's not my fault.

Who are you?

My name's Miss Ferguson.

But you can call me Governor.

Thank you.

I don't know much about her, except she cleaned up Stone Park in Queensland.

And they gave her the nickname of The Fixer.

But I reckon we can do better than that, don't you? The Fixer? That's stupid.

Hey, we got him.

Let him go.

Start talking.

It wasn't my fault. I just did what you said.

Me either. It must have been Sky. Sky said it was to push a trolley.

It was yours to get the gear off the driver and hide it in the bag. Yeah,

that's what we did. What, right in front of the new governor? No one saw us, I

swear. No?

So how the fuck did she know where it was?

Okay.

One of you screwed up.

One of you ruined my whole fucking system.

Okay?

So who's got the guts to step up, huh?

Who's gonna take the responsibility?

Oh, Frankie, come on. Who was it?

Okay.

You know how the Romans settled this shit?

Booms, put him in your cell. What? Why mine?

Just do it.

Don't touch anything.

Now you're going to slug it out.

The winner gets to walk.

Okay, you've taught him. Listen, Frankie, now let him go.

Now who's going to throw the first punch?

Do it.

We don't have to do this.

If we both say no, she can't...

Now you finish it.

You can't make him do it. It sticks.

Shut the door.

Fetch. Right.

So, where's my duty free, buddy?

Well, I suppose you're drunk at all.

No, I'm off the grog, mate.

Four weeks tomorrow.

What? A month in Bali and you never touch the drop.

Correct. Yeah, it's part of the new stress management thing I'm doing.

Nice one.

Yeah.

See, Ferguson lucked out finding contraband on me first morning. Yeah,

well, I bet she was tipped off, you know. Someone's obviously sucking up to

her.

Welcome back.

Hey, Vera.

I wanted to say hi after the meeting, but you kind of did a runner. I had to

call the hospital.

I'll leave you guys to it.

I'm sorry to hear about your mum.

How's she doing?

The oncologist said she's only got a few weeks, so I'm moving her back home.

And you're going to keep working?

Yeah, I need to.

Well, you know, if there's anything I can do to help. No, thanks.

Hey, I got you something.

In Bali.

Okay.

They reckon it stimulates positive energy. I thought, you know, it might be

good, you know, with your mum.

So here's where you're hiding.

I need you in medical.

Not talking?

Not sure they can.

Any theories?

It could be a reprisal for the contraband you found this morning.

These prisoners are out of control.

Erica Davidson was clearly out of her depth.

Oh, she did her best.

We've been understaffed since she left, and Mr Channing was hardly here.

Which of the inmates stepped up when Jack's halt was killed?

B. Smith was her favourite, but since she wasn't around, Frankie Doyle took

over. She's in H2.

I'll see you.

Now.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Thank you, Miss Miles.

First day is always a nightmare.

I haven't even eaten yet. Oh, you should join us for lunch. Make a killer

omelette. That's right. You won the breakfast round of that TV show.

What was your winning dish again?

Caramelised onions with potato.

Oh, yes, I remember.

Well, as tempting as that is, I prefer to eat alone.

It's useful thinking time.

You've redecorated.

I'm not sure about the colour.

Miss Davidson and I clearly have very different tastes.

Well, the department are idiots.

She was a good governor.

I gather that you two really hit it off.

We understood each other.

I'd like to understand you, Frankie.

Oh, it's a bit forward.

I need someone with smarts and influence to help me keep the women in line.

Someone to help stop contraband supply in its tracks.

I wouldn't know anything about that.

If we work together, it could be mutually beneficial.

What's in it for me?

You must be feeling the pressure.

It's lonely at the top.

Dangerous, too.

Only the best get to stay there.

The rest, they end up like Jekyll and Holt.

Cooperate with me, and I'll ensure that you stay where you belong.

What if I say no?

I'll find somebody else.

There's plenty of contenders out there.

Or quid pro quo.

I need to look after my girls.

What would you like?

Well, for starters, Kim Chang's doing a CPA.

I've been helping her, but I've got my own study to worry about.

I can arrange that.

Shall we have a deal?

We'll chat again soon.

Oh, nearly forgot.

I believe these are yours.

These were meant to be posted to an ex-governor.

I expect Mr. Channing felt that was inappropriate.

You read them?

Ferguson's a fucking player.

What's she done now?

What are they?

Has he got good news? Yes, sir.

Well, the girls in D Block are bitching about the bus this morning. Actually, C

Block are pretty pissed, too. Bones, I said good news.

Oh, hey, this might cheer you up.

Hang on.

I told you to keep that fast.

No, video the scrag fight. What the hell did you do that for?

Hello, it's the scrag fight.

The phone is for deals only if I find out you've been calling your boyfriend.

No, no, no, because I wouldn't. And I didn't, and I wouldn't.

How many times?

Just once.

But listen, no, listen, listen.

He's just, do you reckon, he's rooting someone else, eh?

How much of the fight did you film?

Eh? How much of the fight did you film?

Oh, just, just the good bits when they were on the floor. And then he put

Sarah's hair right up. She went putter.

Hey. Hey.

How was the visit?

Oh, great.

Oh, Kaya's getting so tall.

Hey, she's done your drawing. The school said they'd bring it in later. Oh, nice.

Yeah.

I, um, heard about the girls.

I tried to see them, but they're still in medical.

Oh, it was bloody horrible. Frankie is losing the plot.

He's worse since Davidson left.

Well, she's scared. She knows she's got a target on her back, especially with

the bus this morning.

I reckon Tanya from Seaport's going to make a move soon. Lou Kelly's been

shooting her mouth off.

I'm so sick of it.

You'll be out soon. You won't have to think about it.

Who's got the green thumb?

This is Doreen Anderson and Liz Birdsworth, our peer worker.

You're doing a great job.

It's not to say. Liz knows heaps about plants and stuff.

You're due for parole soon.

Yeah, in a couple of months.

I'll arrange a meeting. We can have a talk about another potential peer worker

for when Liz leaves us.

Sure.

These roses look good.

Yeah, yeah, we planted those for Bee Smith. They're her favourites.

Yes, I've heard a lot about this Bea Smith.

Seems to have made quite an impact.

It's a beautiful day today.

Let's go for a walk.

Not till I find the right dress.

The performance week's away. You've got loads of time.

It has to be perfect, Mum.

It will be.

My performance.

All right, ladies, that's all for today.

We'll see you on Friday, okay?

Thanks, Mr. King.

And don't forget your diaries.

Governor?

I hear you've taken on Erica's education programs.

Yeah, someone had to.

And what's this one?

The drug and alcohol treatment program.

We educate the prisoners about addiction and drugs. There are no drugs in prison.

In theory, no. You know, if you rely on a support group, that's like throwing

our hands up and saying we can't do our jobs.

Contraband's always kind of key. When I arrived at Stone Park, every second

inmate was addicted to something.

When I left, there were no drugs in my prison.

No hand-holding.

No support groups.

I just cut the supply.

That's what I'll be doing here.

Your background is in social work, isn't it, Mr. Jackson?

Yes. Why the career change?

I had a bad experience.

Yes.

I read your file, but the details have escaped me.

Is it something about a mother and a child?

I had to separate them.

And do you think you made the right decision?

What kind of question is that?

Do you?

The boy was at risk.

I didn't know the mother was going to kill herself.

A social conscience can be helpful, Mr. Jackson.

But sometimes, as you've learned, it backfires.

That will be the last meeting of the drug and alcohol group.

Governor, there's a reporter here to see you.

I don't give interviews.

Well, you might want to speak to this one.

That was sent to our main news desk.

The text message said it was shot inside Wentworth this morning.

Don't believe everything you read.

Can't see their faces, but they're wearing your uniform.

We don't have the monopoly on teal tracksuits.

This was staged, Ms. Ivanka, somewhere outside this prison, and you've fallen

for it.

I'm running the story with or without your comment. Well, if you do run it,

you'll be burning your bridges with me in my prison.

Any future news will be handed to your opposition and you're going to find

yourself in charge of the comics.

And if I spike it?

I'll give you advance warning on any proper news.

It's your choice.

Do we know where that fight was this morning?

Somewhere in H Block.

This was Frankie Doyle, wasn't it? It is her style. She's big on social media.

Shall I authorise a cell tot?

Not yet.

First, I want you to tell me about Bea Smith.

All right, are your eyes still closed?

Yes.

Open them.

Mum, it's gorgeous.

Just try it on.

It's the neighbours.

What was that?

Nothing.

Everything's fine. Just try the dress on.

Signal him, Deb.

What if it's my date? He could be early.

Mum, what have you done?

Don't answer it, Deb.

You just stay in here with me, okay?

Don't answer it.

She had a complete breakdown after the sentencing. Mr Channing was keeping her

sedated. Debbie, that's her daughter.

Deceased, yes.

So her initial charges were dropped, but she got 12 years for the whole matter.

Manslaughter.

Have the doctor bring me a list of her medication.

I think at the time Bea Smith joined the land of the living.

The color's amazing, isn't it? Yeah.

I reckon she's going to be a big trouble, eh?

Say something. I think she's in charge, but she's in for a shot now.

D-Block don't care about her. They just want their gear.

Okay. We can do a D-Block, but they can take a fucking chill pill.

That goes for everyone else. They get their gear when they relax.

Come on, give her some space, please. Give her some room.

Hey, is she all right? Yeah, she'll be fine. Just leave her alone for now.

Where are you taking her?

She's coming back. Got a pen?

Your old unit's full,

but the governor wants you in H4, close to your friends.

You're in here.

Look, we'll have your belonging seen over later.

Are you okay?

I feel weird.

Well, the governor wants you off the sedative, so you'll need to rest until

they're out of the system. No, I want my medication.

I'm sorry, Bea.

It's pretty harsh making a guy cold turkey.

As long as Ferguson's cleared it with the doctor, it's worked for her before.

Well, why make her dry on the comp? Well, I don't know, Will. It's not up to

me. Well... Sorry.

Yeah, received. I'll be right there. I'll be at the hospital.

Oh, wait a minute.

Is it okay if we go and say hello to Bea?

Yeah, come on through.

Thanks.

Yeah? Yeah.

Terry.

What's she doing?

Hey, love.

Hey. I didn't mean to scare you.

We got you a present.

Hey. Look at your favourites. Old ginger snaps.

It's good to see you.

Hi.

You don't look too crash hot, though.

There's a few babies for you to meet. They can do that in the next couple of

days.

B?

B?

Sorry.

Are you sure you're all right?

It's too early for the count.

What are they looking for?

What do you reckon?

Fine.

Shit, fine.

It's under my mattress, Frankie. Just shut up and keep going. No, no, no, he's

going to find it.

Boomer!

Yeah?

You can't keep this shit under your mattress, huh?

You know the rules.

Yeah, yeah, sorry.

Anyway, Ferguson's too late. Footage is already out there.

Oh, right.

Seeing Red?

Yeah.

How is she?

She's pretty out of it.

She's got a plan?

Plan?

I don't know.

I don't think she's got any plans.

Well, good.

No, no, all I'm asking is that someone... Could someone just call me

with an exact time?

Thank you.

Vera,

is everything OK?

Yeah, Mum's coming home today.

You need me to cover your shifts?

No, thanks.

You sure?

Yeah. Morning, Governor.

Vera?

I've got a few jobs for you today, Mr Fletcher.

Mate. I saw you on surveillance.

Yep. Jane Ormond had a big night.

Why don't you get one of the women to do it?

Well, Ferguson doesn't want prisoners down here.

If that's what she says.

Now, I reckon she's got it in for me because I went for her job.

Well, if she sends you to do the monthly spend, then you can get paranoid.

Well, that's why I draw the line, mate.

I don't mind mopping out the wet cells, but I'm not shopping for the fanny wash.

Reckon you were robbed, buddy.

You're not a great governor.

You know, Channing thought I had it in the bag.

Yeah? But apparently Ferguson's got friends in high places.

Came in over Channing's head.

You see how long she lasts.

Hey, you know, I ran into the new nurse before.

She's pretty smoking, mate.

That was Rose Flitch.

Oh, Rose.

Well, you missed a spot. Get your big loafers out of here. Why don't you get

down to medical and have an examination?

I will.

It'll only be for an hour or two and I'll make up the time tomorrow.

Will you need to take any leave? No, I've hired a part-time nurse.

This job's important to you, isn't it, Vera?

Yeah. I'm very impressed with your work ethic.

Corrections need more people like you.

I read somewhere that you'd been passed over for promotion several times. That

must be frustrating for someone with your potential.

Yeah, if the departments were up like that.

You just need a mentor.

I'm a great believer in succession planning.

I'd really appreciate that.

You stick with me, we'll achieve great things together.

Thank you, and I promise I won't let personal issues get in the way of my

work.

Give me Kim Chang's education paperwork. I'd like to have a look at her study

preferences. Yes, Governor.

Your PR stunt failed, just so you know.

I don't know what you're talking about.

I'm so disappointed.

I had high hopes for her.

Still, not a great loss.

There'll be others.

You know the worst thing about being on top?

The only way is down.

Jacqueline Holt learned the hard way.

You might be next.

You don't care me.

Likewise.

The women might buy that tough girl act, but they didn't see those letters.

Booms. Yeah. I need ya. Oh no, I've got to try Daz again.

Now! But...

I just wanted to catch you up.

I'm in charge now, you understand?

Bring her over.

Who's in charge?

I'm just going to pick up.

Hey, hey, hey, hey. You shouldn't have to put up with that crap, darling.

I can't see her.

You can't see her?

Oh, Paige.

Darling, Debbie's gone.

I just need my medication.

I need my medication!

Okay, Finn.

I need my medication. You've got to calm down.

You've got to calm down, Finn. I need my medication. It'll come and they will

stick you in the wet.

Please, please, please, look at me. Okay, okay, please, please, settle down.

You need to settle down.

But I can see her. Okay, B.

What is it you need? Come on. I need my medication.

Okay.

I'll take you to infirmary, all right?

Yeah. You good to walk?

You're going to have to calm down, B. Please, please.

Cold turkey is too much for you. She can't handle it.

The first 36 hours of the birth.

She'll feel better by the morning.

This isn't right.

Your concern is noted, Mr. Jackson.

Keep me updated.

She's tired now. She might actually get some sleep.

Is someone keeping an eye on her?

Yeah, yeah.

I've offered to stay on and do a double shift.

It sucks to be you.

What do you think of this cold turkey thing?

I think you should be careful starting fights with the new governor.

So you agree with her?

I didn't say that.

So you agree with me?

Why didn't you shut up and get me a coffee?

I think it's wrong.

Fucking knew it.

What?

They put me on a special spend.

So? It's a few hours down the shopping centre. What's to complain about?

Is there a problem?

Why did you put me on the spend?

Does the Y chromosome prevent you from pushing a trolley?

No. Well then, from now on, male and female officers will do the special

spend.

Vera will be late this morning, so I need you to handle a prisoner transfer.

Sure. Kim Chang, moving into D Block.

She's requested to further her studies, so we'll put her with the others in D4.

Frankie's not going to be happy about that.

And that is relevant how?

It's in Kim's best interest.

Oh, and the police came by and picked up that contraband from the laundry.

Thanks for the tip-off.

No worries.

Keep up the good work.

Some get a little bit of air, and then it'll make you feel nice.

Hey!

You really picked us out yesterday.

Yeah.

You're all right now, aren't you? Because you've gotten through the worst

of it, eh?

What do you think of the flower box?

It's looking great, eh? Yeah, doors have gotten into the gardening, haven't you,

darling? Yep.

I planted the roses for you.

And for Deb.

They're pretty.

Yeah, look at these ones. You've got the pansies down the front here. They're a

little purple. They're beautiful.

And these ones are the geraniums.

And the daisies at the back. They're nice and bright.

I reckon these ones are coming around too.

They're back there or not, you know. Look at that one.

Can you see?

Good morning.

Hi.

I'm Miss Ferguson, the new governor.

I don't think we've been properly introduced.

B. Smith.

Yes. I've heard all about you.

I didn't want to keep you cooped up in isolation.

I think you can achieve much more out here.

How are you feeling this morning?

Better, thanks.

Yeah, we're looking after her.

I haven't forgotten about you, Doreen. We'll catch up soon.

OK.

I mean, she might like you, Doreen.

Whatever.

Frankie, you've got to move that fine.

I nearly got some wrong. What did you do with it?

Nothing.

Make sure it stays that way.

Charged. Everything's charged.

You got a problem, Red?

Attention compound, H block, C to work units.

H block to work units. Can you go in?

I need you to get me some sedatives.

What for?

To light them.

You want to knock yourself out?

Yeah.

Works for me.

It'll cost you.

How soon can you get them?

Babe, you're on light TV, so you're not supposed to be in here.

Leave it with me.

All right.

Hey, Bruce.

Take over for a sec.

How's that bank balance, Miss Moss?

No, Frankie.

The phone was a one-off. That's it.

We could make it a regular deal if you want.

Did you get rid of it?

Maybe.

I want that phone gone.

It's nearly flat anyway.

I need some sedatives as soon as possible.

Get back to work.

Okay.

You're messing up my vibe.

What? Go get rid of the phone.

Where is it?

Planner boxes.

You owe me.

What are you doing?

You are not going to spend your life. Face that. You give those to me.

Leave me alone. I want to be with my daughter.

Your daughter is dead.

She's not.

I can see her.

And I talk to her.

Oh, darling, that is just the drug.

It's not real.

Braden Holt killed her. Now, you remember Braden, don't you? No. Look,

that's him there, darling. You look at that. That is Braden Holt.

Now, he stuck a needle in Deb's arm and ended her life. And I am sorry that that

happened to you, Bea. No. But she is gone. Don't ruin this for me. Don't ruin

it for me. Listen, listen.

Now, you listen to me. You listen to me. You look at me.

And you, you have longer than this.

You have survived.

Do you think I give a fuck?

One day at a time, and you find a reason to get up tomorrow.

Any reason be.

Just find one.

Hello, Doreen.

You wanted to see me?

Yes.

Come on over.

Terrible, isn't it?

All your hard work ruined?

And for what?

Still, all is not lost.

Whether it like...

I checked the surveillance camera so we know who's responsible.

Seems this was the hiding place for some contraband.

I wouldn't know anything about that.

I'm very glad to hear that.

Rochelle is a mole, Tess.

Why would you want to be with her?

I know.

You know.

You know she'd be with every bloke in Frankston, don't you?

You know what they call her?

The cum dumpster.

I have to go now.

She'll be slaughtered, but it won't undo what she's done.

You've got a lot of hard work ahead of you.

I've done it once.

I can do it again.

Good attitude.

But I think we can go one better.

This yard has been neglected for a very long time.

How would you feel about turning it into a proper vegetable garden?

Something to keep the women focused and occupied.

Do you think you can do it?

Yeah, when can we start?

Oh, it's beautiful.

You're beautiful.

You are so beautiful.

Thanks, Mum.

You won't listen to them, will you?

You won't leave me.

Darling, they're right.

I can't stay here forever.

But you've got everything you wanted.

We're together now.

It's okay.

You're going to be all right.

Everything is going to be okay.

My dad's here.

Do you want to meet him?

Yeah.

No, no, don't cry, please.

I've got a reason.

I know what I've got to do now.

I'm gonna kill the fucker.

Much more difficult for me To make you feel

You are my love