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What?

I gave these to her.

This seems VERY strange.

Well, it's not a selfie, that's for sure.

No, look at her face. I don't think she knew this was being taken.

But it was in her backpack,

so it must have meant something to her.

Hey, what's 'sapphire'?

It was written on that flyer.

It could be Sapphire Beach.

We went there one year with Zoe's family, Cody and me.

It was the perfect holiday.

- Did you go there often? - Nah, it's too far away.

It was the last hoorah before Seb was born,

and then, between the baby and the business,

there just wasn't much time for holidays anymore.

Well, it's a long shot,

but a lead is a lead.

Send a photo of Zoe to the Sapphire Beach cops.

- OK. - Thank you.

If Zoe went back there, I mean...

maybe she's been living on the coast this whole time, right?

Or maybe it's the name of an album she liked,

or a redhead stripper that she owed money to.

That last one is oddly specific.

Just don't get your hopes up.

Case 1908, in relation to missing person Zoe Jacobs.

Oh, yeah?

I've got the images back from the artist

of what she might look like now.

Zoe Jacobs?

Zoe Jacobs, that's right.

I've just sent the images through to you now.

Yeah, got them.

Oh, I don't recognise her myself,

but I'll ask around.

Sapphire's a small place.

If your girl's here, we'll find her.

Thanks.

Alright, you little firebug,

you're taking the lead on this one.

What?

You've got history with a bloke. Use it.

Brad, when did you last see Zoe?

A few days after she torched my ute.

I saw her with her boyfriend out the front of a bottle shop.

Zoe and Sean had broken up by then.

Well, it didn't look like it.

They were all over each other.

Why do you think that Zoe torched your ute?

Because Cody spun her a bunch of lies.

I was good to Mandy.

Hey, I gave her a home and I looked after her kids.

So you never... hit Mandy?

Yeah, Mandy and I had a passionate relationship.

And were you 'passionate' after Zoe trashed your ute?

I mean, that was your livelihood, right?

- What's with Lurch over here? - Don't worry about him. Answer the question.

Yeah. You know what? I was angry.

She set me back years.

- Any chance you tried to call in that debt? - What?

Zoe withdrew 25 grand from her account when she disappeared.

You didn't help her with that, did you?

No. Wish I had, though.

Helmet on, mate.

OK, Brad, for the record,

where were you the night that Zoe disappeared?

How am I supposed to remember that? That was 20 years ago.

It was three weeks, to the date, after we buried Cody, if that's any help.

I would have been at home with Mandy, then.

Other than work, we didn't leave the house for a month.

OK. We'll speak to Mandy, see if she can confirm that.

Huh.

Nice chat.

I'm having contractions! I'm having...

OK.

OK, OK, OK, OK. Sit.

- What do they feel like? - Cramps, like period cramps.

Alright. Well, have you been drinking enough water?

- I don't know. - Oh, my God. Of course.

- There you go. - Thank you.

It's probably just Braxton Hicks contractions.

They are like practice run - nothing to worry about.

- Just... - Mmm...

Mm!

Oh.

Oh...

Does your mum know about the baby?

Um...

No.

Well... Maybe you should call her.

She'll be worried about you.

- OK... - I feel OK now.

OK Well, keep hydrating.

It will help with the cramps, yeah?

Thanks.

Is there any update on that shipment?

Waiting on pest control.

It's treated fucking timber!

Ugh! Do you think you could find me an EA

who doesn't ask stupid questions?

What are you doing?

We're at home.

Please, not another lecture on work-life balance.

The new investigation - did you want to talk about it?

I didn't think so.

Which means you can stop behaving like a child.

I'm sorry. I've been difficult.

How can I make it up to you?

You can buy Seb a birthday present.

He's obsessed with vinyl at the moment.

OK.

I'll have Jessie pick something up later.

No, I want YOU,

not your EA, not me, YOU...

...to go and pick some records for your son.

I love you.

Sorry.

Leo's having a mini meltdown.

That's fine. Conference doesn't start till 11.

How's he holding up?

These delays are costing us a fortune.

I meant the investigation.

Um... It's not easy.

I can imagine.

Have you noticed that the younger women

are wearing less lipstick these days?

- In the office? - I think I have noticed that.

Right.

So, what's the new evidence?

- The police won't tell us. - Oh.

Do they think she's alive?

We don't know.

Well, who's in charge?

At least I can make sure it's someone competent this time.

A Detective Cormack, from the Cold Case Unit.

- He's experienced. - Good.

That sex chef obviously knew more than he was letting on.

Have you been to his restaurant?

No. On principle.

I mean, Sean would kill me for saying this,

but I can understand why Zoe couldn't resist him.

Zoe had no experience of a man like him.

- He targeted her. - Absolutely.

It was totally inappropriate.

You look great.

Better than any of the men in your party.

That's a pretty low bar.

Just, um, keep me in the loop about the investigation, OK?

Where are you going, young lady?

-Hello. - Hey.

Zoe came to Xanadu the night she went missing.

So, she must have come to see Joseph.

But Joseph's lawyer's stalling,

so I reckon we talk to Melody.

- Set it up. - OK, I'm on it.

Mum's pretending like she's shocked

that she still fits into that dress

that she bought before she had Seb.

She looks good.

Honestly, my family's a reality show waiting to happen.

Why is Sean here?

He's helping restructure the company's finances.

Dad says he's a savant with the tax code.

Wow, so hot.

What? He's giving me Patrick Bateman vibes.

Harsh.

Alright, quiet please.

- Here we go. - Bit of shush, shush.

Thank you for joining us on this special day.

Now, you're all here because...

Not because the booze is free.

And because you've all helped us land our biggest job yet.

Together, we're going to build Mont Vista Estate.

Now, there are some people that need special thanks.

Our amazing mayor, Julie Cosgrove.

A true champion of small business. Thank you, Julie.

Well, it's not that small, Leo. It's just a little cold.

And we have to thank our design team,

all the subbies that are coming on board,

and to my incredible project manager, Gita.

Less talk, more drinks! Let's get this party started.

Alex, he asked me out again.

Nice.

You said yes, right?

Can you cover for me on Saturday night?

Ever since Cody,

my parents have turned into security guards.

Yeah, nothing would make me happier

than helping you disappoint Jesus.

Girls, can you help me collect all the empty glasses, please?

- Yes. - Thank you.

Darling...

Smile, please, please.

Can you just smile?

It's a very important day for your father. Please?

You guys don't even care that it's where Cody died, do you?

Don't you think it's a bit gross,

celebrating the fact that he was made homeless

so some arsehole can buy their third investment property?

None of them give a shit.

It's like Cody never existed.

That development is dodgy, you know?

Do you not listen to Freddie's Farm Show on Mondays.

- No. Sounds riveting. - No? OK.

So, apparently, people have been lobbying for, like, years

to extend the bush corridor, right?

Then the land is suddenly rezoned

from rural to residential,

goes from being worth nothing to millions, overnight.

Fuck this place.

Yeah.

You OK?

Look, it's still raw.

Nothing's going to really help except time.

Come here.

You make me forget.

Are you sure?

Mmm. It looks better without the leggings.

Besides, they're so awkward to take off.

It's just never sexy.

Who said I was taking them off? It's our first real date.

He is pretty hot.

Is your mum smoking?

Yeah, her secret shame.

She's a grown woman but she has to sneak around.

I don't even know why I'm studying law, sometimes.

As soon as I graduate, I'm going to have to start popping out babies,

and I'm already sneaking around like Mum.

- I should just cancel tonight. - Samara...

Life's too short.

That's better.

That would be terrible.

There he is.

Jesus. He's even hotter than I remember.

I bet you're glad you took those leggings off.

Thank you for the push.

Have fun.

Don't forget, Mum will definitely call tonight.

Just tell her I went to bed early.

Got it. Go. Go!

- Ready? - Ready.

Thank you.

What do you want?

I want you to pay for what you've done.

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

- Can I get to my car? - No, you can't.

OK, you owe me 20 grand.

I wasn't insured, and I lost everything.

- I didn't... - I fucking saw you!

OK, don't fucking lie to me.

You got that?

I don't have that kind of money.

Yeah? Alright.

Well, how about I go see Samara instead, huh?

I bet she was driving. I know where she lives.

No, Sam had nothing to do with it, Brad.

I can pay you.

I get real money on my 21st.

You think I'm an idiot?

It's next Saturday. I promise. I get my inheritance.

Just leave Sam alone.

You've got one chance to make this right, OK?

I'll see you on your fucking birthday.

Hmm?

Hello.

Hi, how are you going?

It's alright, it's alright.

That's great.

Alright, I think the guy driving gets to choose.

Yeah, like, fuck youse. I think tequila is it.

Beers, obviously.

Are you stalking me?

Maybe.

What are you guys up to?

Grabbing some roadies.

Head up to the coast. Do you want to come?

I want to go home with you.

Alright, Jane Fonda?

Can you do the sprinkler?

Detective Cormack.

Yeah. Hey.

Tai Chi.

My therapist recommends it for stress management.

Right.

Don't look like you've got much to stress about, to be honest.

Oh, except, maybe...

being 44 and living with your mum.

It's temporary.

While my place is being reno'd.

So, um, how can I help you?

I'd like you to tell me about you and Zoe.

Zoe was special.

Whenever I was with her,

it seemed like nothing else really mattered.

- Pretty serious, was it? - Yeah, it was for me.

Yeah, right. Then why'd you break up with her?

I fucked it up.

I got scared.

Said I couldn't commit.

So you ended it,

but you repeatedly called the radio station...

...and dedicated songs to her.

I call that a classic case...

of mixed messaging.

Yeah, that was a bit tragic.

It took us a couple of goes to cut the cord, that's all.

I wasn't on the scene anymore when she disappeared.

But you were on the scene at her 21st birthday, right?

Did you see anything unusual?

I suppose it doesn't matter anymore,

but before I left,

I saw Nadja and Will in the street, kissing.

And I always wondered

whether maybe Zoe knew, and that's why she took off.

We don't know she took off.

We have to hope, though.

Thank you for your time.

Let's talk about financial abuse.

Financial abuse can come in many forms -

hiding assets, making divorce proceedings more expensive.

If one partner, for example, is accumulating superannuation,

the partner that is at home raising the kids

is, in fact, contributing to that super.

If you have any queries or questions,

please put them in the comments.

No, shift that to Friday

and set up a meeting with the architect.

Also, I want to get something nice for Gita.

It's our anniversary coming up.

No, no, no, bigger. I was thinking Italy or...

Anyway, something. Just find me some options.

Um, I've got to go, Jess.

Hi.

Hi, Leo.

- We'll meet you up at the bus stop. - Yeah.

Come on.

Vinyls, huh?

You having a midlife crisis or something?

No, these are for Seb.

It's his birthday next week.

Yeah, I know when his birthday is.

It's not my fault he stopped talking to you.

Did you encourage him to start again?

It's been almost a year.

Seb's an adult.

He can make his own decisions.

Nadja, Nadja...

You OK?

Why do you think she went out there?

Hopefully Melody can shed some light on that one.

I texted you her address. She lives in Brisbane now.

And Mandy?

No luck there.

She's dropped completely off the grid.

Well, you're a cop.

Find her.

We'll need to confirm Brad's alibi.

Yes, boss.

Take a look at the samples.

The client has this whole Bauhaus fetish

that we need to embrace.

Yeah, OK. Dan, I'll call you back.

Wow. Look at this joint, huh? La-di-da.

Detective Cormack.

Um, your assistant, she buzzed me in.

Melody Forster.

Joey told me the witch hunt's been reopened.

So you're still friends?

Hm. I'm godmother to his kids.

So...

You told detectives you and Joey...

were together the night of Zoe's 21st.

We were.

Why can't you leave him alone?

He had nothing to do with her taking off.

They fucked a few times. End of story.

That's funny, because Joseph claims that

he and Zoe never slept together.

Probably because he knew what you guys would think.

The cops were pretty quick to slut-shame me.

Hey, don't blame me. I wasn't there.

Joey didn't do anything wrong.

So you and him were together all night?

I passed out at 1am.

When I woke up, he wasn't there.

When he came back, he said he'd been swimming in the dam.

So he could have been away for hours.

I guess.

But we were pretty fucked up, so he couldn't have gone far.

Right.

I'd like your permission to search Xanadu.

It's not mine.

I sold it years ago.

Really? Why'd you sell it?

- Somebody made me an offer. - Who?

I don't know.

I don't remember, OK?

Get my accountant to contact you with the deets.

That'd be good. Thank you.

Hey.

No news yet. Sorry.

Just wanted to see how you're doing.

- I'm fine. How are you? - Yeah, fine.

What's on your mind?

Um...

When you were looking for Zoe,

did you ever go out to Sapphire Beach?

Remember we had that great holiday there?

Yeah. It was an amazing summer.

Yeah, she was just so happy there,

I wondered if maybe she went back there.

- Have you had another call? - No, no, not yet.

Yeah, there was one thing.

Not Sapphire, but close, in Coffs Harbour.

There was a sighting of Zoe, back in 2005.

Someone called the hotline.

- Did you go looking? - Of course I did.

But the police handled the hotline

and they wouldn't give me any details,

so I was searching blind.

Yeah. But they thought it was credible.

OK. Thanks.

Jimmy!

I thought it would be safer to visit you here

than at your place.

Detective.

I'm not giving up on Richie.

And I'm not giving up on you either.

I know you've got your doubts,

but I swear to God he's out there somewhere.

I don't think I can find him without you, Jimmy.

Please, son.

Don't give up on him.

Cormack.

Hey.

- Forensics on the Jacobs case came in. - Right.

They lifted prints off the bag of ecstasy found in Zoe's pack.

And they got a match on them.

Really?

Joseph Rua.

Zoe went out there to see him that night at Xanadu.

Mm-hm.

I need a warrant to search the property.

Why didn't they do it in '03?

- Melody wouldn't give them permission. - Jeez...

And then they also didn't have reasonable grounds

to force a search.

And now we do.

Thank you.

OK.

OK.

Thanks.

Thanks.

Nadja, hey.

Hi. What are you doing here?

I'm just going through my statement from 2003.

- Oh. - You?

- Same. Yeah. - Yeah.

Have they told you anything?

No. Just that they've found new evidence.

I tried calling you.

I've been busy.

I just heard that you were going through some hard times

and I want to help.

I have an investment property on the coast

and you can live in there for as long as you need. OK?

I'm not a charity case.

I know, but we're family.

Oh. And were we family, Will,

when you watched Leo

screw me out of my share of family business?

Mm.

You don't care about me.

You just feel guilty.

Thanks, Rocket.

- You sure? - Yep.

So, how was the date?

The wine was good.

Yeah, it looked like he needed it.

Old protein-shake dude barely took a breath, did he?

Hey, Rocket, can I please get the Master of Psychology a drink?

No, I shouldn't.

You're a patient.

Come on, one more drink won't hurt.

Another red wine for the lady, please.

Hey.

So...

do you come here often?

Rocket is my emergency contact.

Well, that's not depressing at all.

Hey! You know me.

Family members are a bit thin on the ground.

How about you?

How's your case going? The missing girl.

Look, I know you're used to asking the questions,

but I want to know about you.

Fire away, Sigmund.

Right, then. You are in trouble.

OK, then.

I've never had a police escort home before.

Oh!

You didn't have to do this.

Well, if I had known how far it was,

maybe I would have reconsidered.

This is me.

White picket fence and all.

Yeah, I grew up here with my grandma.

You were raised by your grandma?

Since I was five.

What about your parents?

I'd rather not talk about it.

OK.

Maybe another time.

- Thanks for the drinks. - My pleasure.

Night-night.

Senior Constable Samara Kahlil.

Kahlil, it's Sergeant Briar, Sapphire Beach.

I think I might have something for you.

Your girl had a tattoo on her neck, didn't she?

What are you doing?

You are so cute when you sleep.

Please don't.

OK.

Um...

Do you want to... go get breakfast?

Um... I should go.

Have you been calling the radio station?

Did you put a rose in my car?

Why the fuck would you do that?

Because you like roses.

Not like that.

Zoe. Zoe, Zoe. Just talk to me, OK?

Wh... What are you doing?

What I should have done last night,

getting the hell away from you.

Shit.

- Sam... - Where have you been?

- Sam, I'm so sorry. - Samara!

Go, please.

You forgot, didn't you?

I'm so sorry. I promise I can explain.

Really, I can explain everything.

Believe me, I understand. They don't make it easy on us, do they?

- Mm. - It's OK.

Samara!

Hey.

What are you hoping to find?

Hopefully, nothing.

So, I spoke to the Sapphire Beach Police last night.

Apparently, someone saw Zoe up there years ago.

They'd seen the news. They'd recognised her tattoo.

OK, I know it sounds a bit crazy,

but you said we need to follow every lead, right?

Yeah.

Do what you need to do, OK?

DS Cormack.

Yeah, go ahead.

Yeah, we've got a bit of an issue here at the perimeter.

Thanks.

Hey.

I could never get them to search this place.

What do you know that they didn't?

There's evidence that Zoe came here

the night she disappeared.

I should have let him come to the party.

It's my fault she came here.

Look, we don't know anything yet.

This is just...

It's part of the process.

- It's my fault. - Hey...

Go on, go home, alright?

I'll give you a call as...

...as soon as I hear anything.

We're conducting a search of Xanadu,

and I wanted you to hear it from me.

You won't find anything.

I really, really hope you're right.

Someone told me that you and Will, um...

...may have been involved, before Zoe's disappearance.

Is that true?

How is that... Wha...

OK, fine. Yeah, he had a crush on me.

But nothing ever happened.

Felt good to be wanted.

What about Gita and Leo?

When did their relationship start?

Yeah, very good question. I don't know.

Whilst I was looking for Zoe,

Gita was there. I wasn't.

Did, um, Leo get full custody of Seb?

Um, we...

We shared custody.

For a while.

And then when Seb was older,

he asked to stay with Leo.

Yeah, and Gita.

Yeah, 'cause they lived in a nice house.

My house.

And I was living in a shitty flat.

And Seb felt that, um...

...I abandoned him when he was little.

He was right.

I mean, I was so... Just...

...looking for Zoe, I...

I lost sight of him. So...

Just...

Hey, it's Hazel.

The hard copy of Richard Vogel's file

is at the Department of Corrections office in Kenmore.

Basement archive room.

Good luck.

We should call it for the night.

Yeah.

Wrap it up, guys.

We start again at 0600.

The froggies will be on deck tomorrow.

Alright. I'll see you first thing.

Oh, my God, oh, my God.

Zoe?

I know it's you.

I... I don't know why you ran away

all those years ago, but...

I can...

I can help you now.

Please, Zoe.

Please.

Let me help you.

Whatever it is that you're afraid of...

I can protect you.

I know that you've come back.

I had this number traced, and I know that you...

Yeah?

Khalil, sorry to wake you,

but Cormack wasn't answering.

The search team found something.

-Sergeant? - Yep.