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Ew, mom, ew.

Roger's boxers are in the laundry.

So gross.

Why is he always here? It's like our house.

Yeah, nice try.

It's my house.

Oh, you could start paying rent, groceries, utilities.

Michael could help you.

Seems he's always here.

Yeah, we broke up. But don't worry, I'm not sad. He was stupid.

Oh, I thought he was nice.

I kind of like this guy Matt now.

Another one. We're all not lucky enough to find someone like that.

Yeah, all right. I'm sorry that your mother's trying to find a partner. I'm

porting something. Geez, give me a break.

Well, I'm 15.

I'm allowed to have crushes.

Focus on school. Boys are overrated.

Speaking of, go. You're going to be late. I'll pick you up at 2 for your

appointment. Don't forget, okay?

Get that wheezing sorted.

That's what moms are for.

Thanks, Mom.

And turn down the music.

You're going to go deaf.

Yeah, yeah.

Love you.

Always.

Deep breath in.

Hold it.

Now out.

Good. Yeah, lungs sound clear.

What exactly were you doing when you were having these breathing issues?

Running laps in gym class.

Let me guess, talking the whole time?

Actually, yeah. Yeah, that explains it. See, running and talking don't mix.

Here, open up.

Say ah.

Ah.

Good. No swelling.

How about here? Any tenderness?

Nope. Feels fine.

Any more headaches?

Actually, no. Not anymore.

Good.

That could be the pill. Some women find that their headaches improve while

they're on it.

Still dating?

Nope. Michael and I broke up. Saw that coming.

Too immature, huh?

That's an understatement.

I'm just going to check your eyes real fast.

Wow.

Never noticed before, you have very striking eyes.

Hey, how'd it go? Good.

Well, her asthma and allergies are definitely the culprit again.

Just make sure you use your inhaler on those gym days. Ten minutes before

activity, not after you're already wheezing. Okay.

Thank you, doctor. Yeah.

I'm actually hosting a little appreciation night at my house tomorrow.

Just a casual get-together for a few of my favorite patients, and you're both

welcome to come.

Sounds fun. We should go.

Yeah. It's nothing formal. Just food, fun, great music, good company.

That's really kind of you. I think we're free.

Wonderful. i look forward to it

welcome

hi dr cheryl lambus oh please call me joe welcome this is my

house that's a really nice school oh yeah with my karate students that when

we have little parties for them they absolutely love to match the hot tub

House of Fortune.

They love it.

Thank you so much for having us.

And showing us around.

It's late. We need to get going.

Of course. Here, let me show you out.

Oh, well, before you go, hop in.

Look at you.

Driver.

Heated seats.

And some beauty.

It's like the cockpit of a plane.

I can't wait till I'm 16. I want to drive so bad.

Well, you should come for rides with me. I'll teach you.

Uh, we need to go.

Oh, yeah. Yeah.

Call me when you're ready.

All right. You two take care.

Good night.

Good night.

Shelby, I need to tell you something.

What? I am not comfortable with the way he's talking to you.

Mom, he's just being friendly. No, he isn't. You're 15.

He's being way too friendly.

We need to find another doctor.

I don't know. She just gets mad at everything lately.

She just, she doesn't listen.

She thinks she knows everything about me.

She doesn't know the real you.

You're thoughtful, you're sensitive, you feel things deeply.

You deserve someone who actually listens. Someone who wants to help you

figure things out.

Why don't we talk in person?

I can be there in ten minutes.

Now?

I don't like the idea of you being alone with all that.

I'll wait across the street.

Take your time.

Okay.

Hi, whose number is this?

This is Joseph Sherry Lambus.

Joseph?

I'm sorry, who is this?

This is Shelly's mother. Why is she calling you?

Jacqueline. Is she there?

It's not a good time. She's upset.

You know, she'll talk to you when she's ready. What?

What the hell are you... What?

Hey, whoa, whoa, whoa. I told you she's upset. You both need to cool off.

Shelly! Come on, we're leaving!

Shelly, now!

See? This is why she's here. Look at you. How long?

Joseph, how long has this been going on?

A couple months.

Shelly's decided she wants to stay here for a while. With me.

She is a minor.

She wants her independence.

And she's welcome here as long as she wants.

Are you sleeping with her?

No. But I am dating her. I'm introducing her to some new friends. I'm helping her

with her education, her self-respect.

What could you possibly have in common with her? She's 15.

She's very mature.

You're her doctor.

Shelly. Shelly, look.

Can we... Just, let's go home, okay?

Please?

Shelly, come on. Let's go home, okay?

Come on.

Shelly.

Let's go home, please.

Okay, look, I'm going to wait in the car for you, okay?

I'm going to wait in the car.

It's going to be a long wait.

You drove her to me, Jacqueline, by not being a proper mother.

I will make sure you lose your license over this.

she wants you to feel guilty that's all she ever does

you

need someone who believes in you

I'm exhausted.

Maybe because you came in at 2am last night.

I didn't think you were awake.

The poker game went late.

Let's go.

Eat up.

Good morning, good morning.

Good morning.

Hey, Dr.

Tax, you got it.

Hey, one more thing. Call a babysitter for this afternoon. I need you to fill

in for Rachel.

Say, um, 1 p.m. sharp?

Again.

You're so good at it. The patients love you.

It's park day, and we've got swimming lessons.

Go tomorrow.

This is important.

Yeah, she has some family emergency.

What if I can't find someone that quick?

What about Beth?

It's short notice.

Okay, well, she's retired.

I think she spends her day gardening, feeding her cats, right?

I'll try and give her a call.

Good.

Sunglasses.

Thank you.

Love you guys. Bye.

Bye-bye-bye-bye-bye-bye-bye-bye-bye-bye-bye-bye. Boys, please, eat up. Bye-bye-bye-bye.

So how's school?

Just finishing up.

Still doing track?

Yeah.

That explains the muscle tone.

It shouldn't be too long. About ten minutes.

Shelly?

Hi. Hi. I didn't know you were working today. Yeah, last minute emergency.

Must be hard with the kid struggle.

Well, a mother's work is never done.

Well, I see that too, but the girls are going to be flying the coop soon.

Well, you can always work reception.

Hey, there you are, sweetheart.

You okay?

Oh, yeah. Sean checked out just fine.

Shelly, send in who's next.

Come on, sweetheart. Let's go home.

You okay?

There she is.

We survived, didn't we? Yeah!

Oh, boy.

Looks like you did a lot more than survive.

Behold, behold, modern art. Yes, we did a whole series.

I'm thinking of submitting them to the Louvre.

What's the Louvre? A really big fridge where fancy people put their drawings.

You didn't spoil them too much, did you? Me? Oh. Oh, never, no.

I should count the cookies and the glitter and the fact that they now think

I am way cooler than you.

Traitor.

So, Joseph's still working?

Uh, he's got a meeting, and then he's got his classes.

He's busy.

Oh, yeah, he's busy, all right.

Yeah, well, you know what? If you ever need a hand, seriously, you just call me

anytime.

You're a good friend, Beth.

So are you.

Okay, you little rascals. We'll see you again. Okay? Bye. Bye. Thank you. You're

welcome.

Karate is not just about defense.

It's about clarity.

Precision.

It's about knowing what you want.

You want respect?

Take it.

You want freedom?

Fight for it.

You want peace?

Earn it.

Kanto formation.

Show me who you are.

I'm having a little fashion emergency. I'm just gonna steal this black top

again.

You live?

What's going on?

Nothing. I'm just tired.

I'm your sister. I know when you're lying.

Okay.

Talk to me.

Something happened with Dr.

Sharon Lambis.

What do you mean?

At my last checkup, he said how much I'd grown up.

And then he leaned in and kissed me.

Now that I think about it, there were other times, too, stuff I... Because I

just, I didn't... Understand back then I Didn't know how to tell anyone I

thought Maybe I imagined it or maybe maybe I did something wrong. No.

Hey, no way You didn't do anything wrong, okay?

He did something to me too what when

After New Year's, I told him I quit smoking, and

he smiled, and he said he was proud of me, and then he

leaned in and he kissed me.

A real kiss.

Kitty.

Mom, Dad, we need to talk. It's serious.

Okay.

How serious?

It's about Dr. Cheryl Ambus.

Hello?

It's Jacqueline.

Jacqueline, you should know better than to call here.

Joseph?

Let me speak to her. It's about a grandfather.

Okay.

Go ahead.

Shelly, please don't hang up, okay?

It's about your grandfather.

He had a quadruple bypass.

I'm not sure what you want me to do. Just come and visit him. He keeps asking

for you.

Just come for a few minutes, please.

I can't.

Not right now.

Shelly, please.

He loves you.

He's scared.

Shelly, we all are.

Please.

Mom, I wish I could be there, but I can't.

Please stop calling.

It's my grandfather.

Yeah. And your mother's using that to pull you back.

She knows exactly which buttons to push.

Hey.

She tried to take everything away from me, including you.

You know that.

I have karate tonight.

Can you have some dinner ready when I'm back?

Why aren't you getting ready for bed?

I heard you and Daddy talking about Granny.

Yeah, we were.

How come we never get to see her?

She's just, she's, she's busy.

Hey, how about a bedtime story?

Yeah. Okay, let's go.

Don't be the victim.

Don't say poor me. I didn't see it coming. You never know what's going to

happen. Someone grabs your hand.

Take it down.

You know what to do.

Please come back to me.

Keep Shelly and the children safe.

I'll proceed through all of his lies.

Keep them safe from the monster who keeps her locked away from us.

That's it.

Your statements are complete.

What happens now?

We gather your records and logs, then file your complaints with the College of

Physicians of British Columbia.

Do the hearings have to be separate?

Yes. It avoids cross-contamination of testimony.

Just so you know, this is a disciplinary process,

not criminal court.

If anything crosses the line, we notify police.

You're doing the right thing.

Your parents have a lot to be proud of.

You sure we can nail this guy?

Very. It's only been a few years since he finished serving a six-month

suspension.

What do you mean suspension?

I thought he was on some sort of extended vacation.

Dr. Charles Lambus crossed the line with a teenage patient.

It should have destroyed his career, but somehow he survived it.

What happened to the patient?

That patient became his wife.

The caller sent the letter.

Complaint sent.

What did they say?

It's baseless.

Frivolous. Didn't fondle or kiss anyone.

Are they going to drop it?

Long before it ever reaches a hearing.

We've been through this before.

Just the college dragging its feet.

It'll be fine.

Just bureaucrats with nothing better to do.

Dude, we should have Joanna and Heather over do like a celebration of our

freedom. Oh, freedom?

We're never truly free. Not with me, it's your mother.

Oh, look at my new tenant. Getting creative.

But before I get too comfortable, remember the family discount only

applies to rent. It does not cover noise complaints, emotional support, or me

having to hear you two argue over whatever sisters argue about. We don't

argue. Not much.

Thank you, Angel.

Seriously, we never could have afforded a place this nice without you.

Just remember, you're my extra set of eyes down here. No parties.

But boys are okay?

Oh, don't you worry. If they so much as think about a party, I will be down

those stairs faster than you can say security deposit.

Security deposit.

Security deposit.

Hello. Hi, Katie. It's Dr. Cheryl Embus.

Listen, I got this letter from the College of Physicians and Surgeons.

I'm guessing you know about that, huh?

Uh-huh.

I called because... I was your doctor for a long time, right?

I never hugged you or...

Kissed you on the mouth, right?

I really don't think I'm supposed to be talking to you.

I know, but this whole thing is going to get out of control.

There's going to be a hearing. We'll subpoena your parents. It's going to get

big.

I didn't do anything.

You came in upset about your boyfriend and your parents, and I was there for

you. I looked after you.

If you don't like me, fine.

every country, but saying I did something I didn't, that's not right.

You did kiss us both.

And you shouldn't be calling your parents unfair.

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

I'm not angry.

I'm just trying to understand.

I didn't do that.

Yes, you did.

What you did was wrong.

You're not remembering correctly.

I treated you with respect.

I looked after your parents.

Please don't call here again.

Okay.

All right.

Bye.

I can't believe you did that.

This isn't right. We're reporting this.

Yeah.

They're committed.

There's got to be some way to stop them from testifying.

You do understand.

I never kissed them. I never touched them. They're lying.

I believe you.

Of course you do.

Put a date and time on that, and then, um, put it in their file, just in case.

This is a strongly worded letter, Joe.

You can't contact witnesses.

It was just one phone call. I know, but from their position, it looks like

pressure.

You can't let these girls get under your skin, and under no circumstances should

you talk to them again.

How serious is this?

It's serious.

I want to be honest with you both. I can't guarantee an acquittal.

But it's a possibility.

Basically, it's fair word against yours.

What are my chances?

Now, even if the ruling goes against you, historically, the Canadian College

of Physicians does not permanently terminate doctors.

Worst case, you're looking at six months to a year.

I need a second opinion on how to deal with these sisters.

I'm going to track down Brian West.

Who's Brian?

What can he do?

Just an old friend.

Has a knack for making problems disappear.

He's close.

Is he going to find us?

Only if we move.

Gotcha!

Okay,

now you guys go hide.

I'll find you.

Shelly, I need to head in the office, finish up some paperwork.

On a Sunday?

Everything okay?

Everything's fine.

I won't be long.

We need to talk.

About what?

I was... I was careless.

I was with someone else.

A prostitute, and now I'm in pain.

I don't understand. Why would you... You just need to listen, okay? I lost

control. I gave in to my urges, and I'm sorry.

Have you done this before?

No.

Never.

Have to understand sometimes these things just happen these things do not

just happen God

look at me

you drove me to do this you pull away

Don't make this harder than it has to be okay

Are you going to do what you're told?

Good.

One syringe each.

And then we can move on.

Leave this behind us like nothing ever happened.

Turn around.

Breathe.

It's just medicine.

Good girl.

Okay.

Steady hand.

Just do it.

Don't hesitate.

Damn it!

God, that hurt.

Sorry, I didn't mean to.

Yeah,

yeah.

Yeah,

we got Brian coming over in an hour.

We're on something nice.

Yeah. Thanks, Shelly.

Got someone we can trust.

He's a customer. Loads me a lot of money.

Has he delivered with him?

He had a job, yeah.

Kept his mouth shut.

No loose ends.

You think he'll understand the urgency?

He'll get it, yeah.

I'll stop by, feel him out.

Good.

Yeah, see what he thinks.

Then we can discuss payment.

I owe you.

Always got your back.

David? Oh, hey Brian.

What's up?

We need to talk.

Oh, my Katie.

Oh, I'm off class until later.

Sorry, didn't mean to wake you.

Boring your shoes.

They're too small on you.

Yeah, they're so cute, though.

Style's pain, so... Um,

don't forget the cake.

Safe way of partying tonight. Yeah, I've forgotten.

Have a good day. Have a good day.

First week jitters?

He's excited.

I'm the wreck.

I get it.

Mine cried for three days straight.

I joined her.

I'm, uh, I'm James, by the way.

Shelley.

Don't, uh, think I've seen you around.

You live nearby?

A few blocks.

You? Richmond.

I'm a police officer down there.

Well, maybe I'll see you around.

Maybe.

Yeah, Saturday works. I'll bring the wine if you bring the music.

Oh, hang on. Someone's at the door.

Hi. Hey.

Sorry, I accidentally scratched your Jeep.

What?

Yeah.

Kim, I'll call you back.

How did you do this? I'm sorry, I was just driving by. You better pay for

this. Yeah, absolutely.

Hey, I have my insurance papers here.

And then we can just fill them out.

God, I can't believe this.

Do you think I can use your bathroom?

Right now?

Just, it'll be quick.

Kind of in the middle of something.

I get it. Yeah.

It's just, it's urgent.

Yeah, fine.

Just down the hall to your right.

Thanks.

Just seeing if you two are in, I can drop off your party snacks.

Sean?

Oh, my God!

Sean!

Sean! Breaking tonight in Surrey, British Columbia, where a 19-year-old

woman identified as Sean Simmons has been found dead in her home.

Authorities say her body was discovered around noon today by her aunt.

Investigators have been canvassing the area and speaking with witnesses.

I'm going out.

Don't answer the phone till I'm back.

What?

Why would someone break in and shoot Sean?

We don't know.

Listen, all I can tell you at this time is what you already know.

Was she?

We don't think so.

But there will be an autopsy, and then we'll have some more answers.

I'll call you with any updates later, all right? Thank you.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Thank you.

Listen, um... I don't know if this is relevant, but Sean and Katie accused

their doctor of molesting them. They were supposed to testify next month.

What's the doctor's name?

Um... Dr. Charlotte miss Joseph share on this

It's definitely motive I'll run him and

his associates and anyone who benefits.

I'll keep you posted

You're home late.

Where were you?

Hey, you have to leave the house when I leave.

Don't come back until you phone and find me home first.

So I guess I won't take the kids then? No.

Don't do anything different. Just drop them off. Just don't come home until you

call and I'm home.

Why can't I come back? Don't question me.

Just call before you come home.

I didn't do nothing.

You're under arrest for the first degree murder of Sean Simmons. You have the

right to retain and instruct counsel.

You're not obliged to say anything, but anything you do say may be used against

you in court. Do you understand the rights? And I've just read you.

5 Delta 14, suspect under arrest.

They got the guy they killed, Sean Simmons.

How did they get him so fast?

I don't know. DNA, maybe.

I don't understand.

He had the tools. He had a plan.

Oh, here it is. Here it is.

What?

They're going to cremate her.

Okay. Just, um... Put it in the Simmons file.

Just in case.

Your opponents don't care about your form, your stance, your skill. They

simply want to hurt you. You end it before they get the chance.

That is control.

You hesitate, you lose.

You flinch, you bleed.

Strike fast!

That's how you win a threat.

For her family and friends, it's almost impossible to believe that just days

ago, she was alive.

Young, vibrant, and full of promise.

Today, the overwhelming sentiment among those here is disbelief. A sense that

none of them should be attending a funeral so soon.

She looks...

Depressed. She lost her daughter.

People don't realize how quickly things spiral.

One accusation, one rumor.

Lives get ruined.

You mean theirs?

I mean anyone's.

Is this really the best you can do?

Missed about for a bit.

Where?

Don't answer the phone until I'm back.

While a suspect is in custody, investigators caution that several

questions remain unanswered.

RCMP are urging anyone with information related to the murder of Sean Simmons to

come forward.

The detectives came by again.

They're not saying much, but what they're saying about him...

Katie...

They think that Dr. Cheryl Lambas is connected to what happened to Sean.

So, what happens now?

Well, they're going to keep somebody close.

Keep an eye out.

Listen, the, uh, the hearing with the college, it's in two days.

We can postpone it if you want. No one would blame you. Are you sure? No.

People need to know he's dangerous. If that...

If I back out now, it's like... What's the point of any of this?

Beth's here.

That's ridiculous. We even need a babysitter. This whole hearing is just a

waste of time.

If it's such a waste, maybe I could stay home with the kids?

Let you focus?

No.

Absolutely not.

You're coming, okay? I need you there. I need you to support me.

Well, it's almost over.

Right?

There's no way in hell that they're gonna show.

You said you didn't

do anything wrong.

So you have nothing to worry about.

I don't have to go.

Not today.

Thank you.

Unfortunately, due to a recent death in the family, Katie Simmons isn't coming.

The hearing is cancelled.

I told you she won't come.

Come on.

Joseph, there's two officers here to see you.

Yeah, send them in.

Gentlemen, how can I help you?

Corporal Reed, RCMP Major Crimes. This is Officer Collins. Hey, hi.

We're investigating the death of Sean Simmons.

She was one of your patients?

Yeah, she was.

I'm sorry, what does this have to do with me?

Oh, well, we've charged a man, David Schlender, with her murder, but the

thing we can't figure out is why would he target her?

Have you heard that name before?

No, no, I'm...

No, I'm pretty sure I haven't.

Well, of course, we also know that she filed a complaint against you.

Yeah, well, I haven't actually seen her since then.

But if it helps, you can get the complaint from the college.

It was nothing serious.

Yeah, I'm sorry. I could be more useful. But if anything comes to mind, I'll be

sure to reach out. All right.

We'll be in touch. Great.

Have a good day, sir. You too.

Let's have the court authorize audio surveillance and phone intercepts for

his home car and office.

I'm on it.

I was thinking of taking the kids to the fairground.

No.

We're going to go for a drive.

Around Stanley Park.

Okay.

We can do that.

Amusement park? Maybe we just pick one for the dad?

Oh, fun.

Can we please? No, trampoline park.

Please, mom, trampoline park. Trampoline park.

Mom,

Ben kicked me.

He's lying.

Hey, hey. You sit still.

Anything? There might be a car following us. I don't know.

Might be that same car that was outside of our place this morning.

Here.

Right up here. Turn down this alleyway right here.

Let me out.

Daddy, where are we going?

Just for a drive.

Daddy's got to do something.

Where should we meet you?

That alleyway off of Denman. That old building?

Be there in an hour.

Okay, right here is good.

All right.

See you.

Hey,

were you followed?

No. What's happening? Okay, I need you to drive.

Go. Come on, kids.

Let's go.

Get in the bed.

Buckle up.

We're on a little adventure here.

Okay.

Ready, sweetie?

Let's go, let's go, let's go.

Whoa.

He looks different. He's got... He's got red hair now. He cut it off, too.

He's hiding?

No, he's...

He's moving to Amsterdam.

He's got someone there he can live with.

We've got to get out of Canada.

I think I need to go to Greece. There's too much heat here for me.

You want me to stay?

No.

No, we have to emigrate together.

Otherwise, the cops will just use you as a pawn to get to me.

Mom, come on. We've got to go.

Okay, buddy.

Get your shoes on. I'll be right there.

Shelly? Hey. Hey, we meet again.

Looks like we're on the same schedule. I'm not complaining.

Hey, you got time for a coffee?

Yeah, I'd love one.

So is it just the one kid?

Actually, it's two little monsters.

Between daycare, school, and helping out the office, it's a lot.

I get it. Between my police work and my daughter, I am running on fumes half the

time. How old are you?

I'm 30.

I'm 24.

You got married young.

Yeah. Young enough.

This is nice.

Talking to someone who gets the kid chaos.

Been a while since I've had that.

Me too.

Mrs. Sherlambus?

Yes?

Corporal Reed.

This is Officer Collins.

We're local RCMP out here in Surrey. We need to ask you about the murder of Sean

Simmons. It was...

Horribly tragic, but I don't have any information.

Look, we don't think you're involved, but we need to know from you.

Did you or your husband have any contact with Miss Simmons before her murder?

No, no.

No contact. We were also aware of the allegations the Simmons sisters made

against your husband.

Do you care to comment on that?

No, I don't have anything to say.

You sure?

Yeah, yeah, I'm sure. Listen.

I got my hands full today.

I'm just about to head out the door. I have two kids.

Oh, I get it. I've got two of my own.

Listen, if you do change your mind and you have something to say, give us a

call.

Thanks for your time.

What?

We need to talk.

The police came.

What is it?

It was two officers.

They asked about Sean and they gave me a card.

Reed, he was at my office five days ago.

Police headquarters, Heather Street.

What exactly did you tell them?

The truth.

I told them that you weren't home and that I didn't know anything.

I'm going to drive over there.

See if I recognize any of the cars that have been following us. Joseph, maybe we

should just... No, I need to know what they know.

Shelly! Hey!

Where were you? I was calling for you.

Schlender pled guilty.

Second degree.

Oh, really?

That was fast.

He mishandled things, and now he's gonna cut a deal.

People talk.

People panic.

And when they do, we have to be careful.

But you... You

never crack under pressure.

I've always admired that.

I'm trying.

Been a lot lately.

Please.

Shelley.

Do you remember where you were when I met you?

What'd your life look like?

I gave you stability.

I gave you a family, a home. You didn't have that before.

I know.

Good.

Don't forget that.

Hey.

Why don't you wear the lipstick that I love?

It makes you look so much better.

Please, no.

You smell good.

Not here, not in the kitchen. Hey, why not?

The kids are asleep.

Joseph!

Hey, you don't have to pretend with me.

You're my wife.

Joseph, stop!

Joseph, please!

You think I don't see it?

The way you look at me?

Like I'm the enemy?

No, no, no. I don't. No, no. I don't. Please.

Don't lie to me.

Everyone's lying to me.

You're making me do this.

No.

Please. Please.

Do you have any idea what it's like?

Please.

Everyone watching.

Waiting for me to slip.

Even you.

You're pulling away.

We've got to stop this. He could kill her.

No, no, no.

Wait, wait, wait, wait.

We're going to blow our cover. We need to be absolutely clear. Then we call it

in. We can blame it on neighbors hearing the domestic dispute.

Look, I'm here, okay?

I'm here, I'm here, I'm here.

I'm with you.

I'm with you.

Come with me.

Let's go talk in the bedroom.

Wait.

You know what scares me?

Not the college.

Not the cops.

You.

Because if you ever turn on me, if you ever talk, I... Everything I've built

disappears.

Mommy? Are you okay?

Sweetheart. Go back to bed. I'll be there soon.

If you ever go to the cops, I will find you.

Doesn't matter where I am. Doesn't matter how much it cost.

I won't let you destroy me.

Clean yourself up.

Kids need you.

Drink?

Nice cold.

We should get married.

What?

It solves everything.

The college can't accuse me of living with someone I'm married to.

It makes their case look foolish.

But my mom... Shelly, your mother has never understood you.

She's always...

Putting doubts in your head.

Lying about us to anyone who listens.

I know.

Hey, Shelly.

Look at me.

You and I both know that you wouldn't have any of this if it weren't for me.

Everything here, this house, this life, I made that happen.

And now it's your turn to steady the ship.

To protect what we've built.

We will, um... We'll fix up your birth certificate, say you're 19.

No one will question that.

And then we'll get married in Vegas.

Ah!

Quick, quiet, fun.

You want all this to go away, don't you? The whispers, the lies.

You... You want me safe.

And this is how.

You make us untouchable And

I'll take care of the rest

I need you. Hi, you've reached Jacqueline. Please leave a message.

Beth,

it's me. Shelly?

Are you okay?

What happened?

I can't do this anymore.

Perfect. Thank you.

You know, I'm actually going to head home and surprise Shelly.

Mom. Mom. Where are we going?

What's happening?

Come on. A little trip. Just us, okay? Okay.

Shelly? Hey, I got something for you.

Shelly?

Hey, Shelly?

Come on.

Shelly?

Shelley! I don't know why I let it go on for so long.

Shelley, women don't stay because they're weak. They stay because someone

made them doubt their own reality.

He made me believe that staying silent was safer. Yeah, I know. That's what

these men do.

He used fear. He isolated you. He cut you off from everyone. None of this...

None of this was your fault.

I can't go back.

Not after last night, not ever. No, and you don't have to. I have a friend who

works at the women's shelter, and you and the boys, you can stay there a few

days, and then we'll figure out the next steps, okay?

I need to talk to the police.

You know someone.

There's an officer I met at Ben's school, James.

He'll believe me. Check us in.

Can I speak to Corporal Reed, please?

Thank you.

Hi, I'm James Howard.

I'm RCMP currently off-duty. I'm calling on behalf of my friend, Shelley Shera

Lambish. She'd like to meet with you.

Off the record.

No, she'd like for you to come alone.

We're at the Richmond Women's Shelter.

Great. Okay, thank you. We'll see you then.

He's coming straight here. Should be about 20 minutes.

So what is he going to do?

What if he thinks I'm involved?

Shelly, he's going to listen and he's going to understand.

You made the right decision.

Beth, it's Dr. Cheryl Amos.

Where's Shelly?

Stop lying! I know you know!

How are you holding up?

Scared.

I don't know if you'll believe me.

And I don't know if you can protect my kids.

I take every word seriously.

I'm not here to judge you.

I'm here to keep you all protected.

Do you want to lay charges?

No.

Okay.

You should really think about that.

Shelly, how much do you know about your husband?

Not as much as I thought.

We've had dealings with him in the past.

He's connected to sex workers.

He's got a prior assault conviction, and he associates with known criminals,

including an alleged drug dealer named Brian West.

Now, we believe Mr. West is the one who hired the hitman to kill Sean Simmons.

How long have you been investigating him?

Two months.

We're close, but he's careful, so we don't have all the pieces yet.

I think I can help with that.

You'll stay here a couple weeks. We'll reassess after the trial starts.

Here's your weekly cash for groceries.

You need to fill out these forms, emergency contacts, movement logs.

There's a list of restrictions.

Nothing complicated.

And this stays on you always.

It's three numbers. Me, the unit supervisor, and emergency dispatch.

What about school?

We'll arrange temporary daycare and enrollment under your maiden name. No

photos, no public records.

Boys.

I know it's a lot, but you're a three-hour drive from Joseph, and you're

all safe.

That's what matters.

I'll check in tomorrow.

Mom, is Daddy going to live here too?

That doctor is someone to be trusted.

We bring our children up to believe that.

So for me to realize now that I may have made a...

Terrible mistake.

Life-altering mistake.

I'll have to live with that for the rest of my life.

I feel like I lost half myself because I... I loved her

so much.

I'm so sorry, Kim.

Hands on the dash, now!

Do not move until I open the door.

Step out of the car.

Yes, sir.

This is ridiculous.

Come on.

You are under arrest for the first-degree murder of Sean Simmons.

You have the right to retain and instruct counsel without delay.

What else? You are not obliged to say anything, but anything you do say may be

given in evidence.

Thank you, sir.

Shelly?

Okay.

It's done.

He's in custody.

I've never been in a courtroom before.

Well, uh, you'll be sworn in.

Answer only what's asked.

If you don't understand, say so.

And if you don't remember, say you don't remember.

The last time I saw him, he beat me.

And now I have to sit there with him staring at me.

He will be there.

And he may try to intimidate you.

That's why we prepare.

I'll only testify if I know my kids are safe.

will provide protection.

But only you can decide if telling the truth is worth it.

Mr. Cheryl Ambus, please stand.

Listen carefully to the charges against you.

Count one, that you, on or about January 27th, 1993, at or near

Surrey, British Columbia, together with Brian Gerald West and David Walter

Schlender, did commit first-degree murder on the person of Sean Simmons.

How do you plead?

Not guilty, my lord.

Place your left hand on the Bible and raise your right.

Do you swear that the evidence you shall give shall be the truth, the whole

truth, and nothing but the truth?

I do.

Ms. Cheryl Ambus, did your husband ever discuss with you harming the Simmons

sisters? Yes.

He said it was the only way to stop them from testifying.

Did your husband ever describe how Sean Simmons was killed?

He said Schlender scratched her vehicle.

He went to her house to apologize.

Sorry, I accidentally scratched your jeep. She was furious. He shot her.

Where did your husband get this information?

Schlender told Brian West.

West told Joseph.

Miss Cher Limbus, why testify now?

Because this is the first time in my life I get to speak without him deciding

what happens next.

He doesn't get to own me anymore.

of trial on the second day of testimony for shelly charlambas wife of accused

surrey doctor joseph charlambas protesters here say this case represents

a betrayal of trust a doctor accused of killing his own patient today shelly's

words on the stand will be pivotal in determining whether the crown can prove

its case miss charlambas what prompted you to go to the police after you left

your husband i knew he'd done it I knew he murdered Sean Simmons and I couldn't

let him get away with it.

Most people would have gone to their friends or their family. You didn't do

that. Why not?

I was isolated.

I'd barely spoken to my mother in nine years.

Joseph forbade it.

He told me she was evil.

That she got him suspended and ruined his life.

And after hearing that every day, For years, I started to believe it.

I started to believe I didn't want to talk to my own mother.

But that wasn't me.

That was him.

Sounds to me like you could have left any time you wanted.

I mean, you weren't exactly being held captive.

Objection, sir.

Sustained. Counsel, stick to facts.

You were your husband's office manager, is that correct?

Yes, but in name, mostly.

I ran it under his instructions.

It was a tax thing. I knew some of the finances. I knew what he made, but not

what he owed or spent.

Just like I didn't know that he was kissing patients or seeing sex workers

on his lunch break. Now, you threw that in simply to make him look bad. Isn't

that right?

Maybe, sir.

Maybe?

It's not that hard.

When he beat me, it wasn't just slaps.

Sometimes it was punches.

Kicks.

From a man who's trained in martial arts for 20 years. I'm sure you can imagine

what that felt like.

The trial will conclude for today. We will reconvene tomorrow morning.

I felt like I was shaking the entire time. Well, we couldn't tell.

You told the truth. That's what matters.

Everything okay?

Would it be possible for me to speak to the Simmons family? I'd like to offer my

condolences about Sean.

I'll ask them.

Mr.

Simmons, thank you for coming.

I'm so sorry.

For Sean.

For not speaking up sooner.

I was scared.

And we didn't know.

Not until you took the stand.

But after hearing you, we know you weren't a part of this.

Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?

I do.

Dr. Sheryl Ambus, were you concerned that the complaint against you by Sean

Simmons could cost you your medical license?

No. My view was that the outcome would be very positive. I thought we'd win.

And if that wasn't the outcome?

Maybe a six-month suspension?

Nothing more.

Tell me, Dr. Charlotte Lambis, did you ever intend any harm to Sean Simmons?

No, absolutely not.

Did you ever, at any time, give any money to Brian West?

Never.

Dr. Charlotte Lambis, is there anything else that you wish to say in response to

these allegations?

Yes, um...

I am not a killer.

I'm a husband.

A father.

A doctor.

My whole life has been about helping people.

Saving lives, not taking them.

And these... These accusations, they're just twisted stories

made up by two kids.

wished harm on sean simmons never i i only wanted fairness and

if others acted egregiously that is not on me

okay and i will not let lies destroy

everything that i work so hard

This case ultimately rests on the testimony of Shelley Charalambas.

The defense challenged her account, but her fears, based on years of abuse, are

neither unfounded nor exaggerated.

And I find the suggestion that she acted out of spite completely unbelievable.

The testimony of the accused, on the other hand, was both inconsistent and

self-serving. Quite frankly, his explanations cannot be believed.

I'm satisfied that the Crown has proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Joseph

Charalambas was both a party to first-degree murder and a member of a

conspiracy to commit murder.

I find the accused guilty on both counts.

Order!

Order!

There will be no disturbance in this courtroom.

Joseph Charalambas.

I sentence you to life in prison without possibility of parole for 25 years.

On the conspiracy charge, a concurrent life sentence.

Court is adjourned.

Shelley?

Of course I can.

Boys, come meet your grandma.

Hi!

Oh, wow!

Can I have a hug?

Oh, yes!

Oh my goodness, that's a wet hug.

All those years gone.

Hey, it's over.

I married a predator man, but it doesn't just go away.

Well, we know that marriage wasn't legal.

You just talked to your lawyer, have it annulled.

Right?

Yeah.

I'll add that to the top of the list.

Okay.

I just want to make up for lost time.

I was so hard on you.

I thought that if I cut everything off, I could survive.

It's okay. You're here.

And they're here.

And this is what I prayed for.

I missed you.

I missed you too.

Thank you.