Original subtitles

Ladies and gentlemen, it's cabaret time !

We have a great favourite, a beautiful, talented act.

Please welcome Miss Vera Reynolds !

# Falling in love again

# Never wanted to

# What am I to do ?

# I can't help it

'# Love's always been my game'

'# Play it how I may'

'# I was made that way'

'# I can't help it'

SONG CONTINUES IN BACKGROUND

I don't know where he is.

I don't know nothing.

# Falling in love again

# Never wanted to

# What am I to do ?

# I can't help it

'# Falling in love again'

'# Never wanted to'

'# What am I to do ?'

'# I can't help it'

# Love's always been my game

# Play it how I may

# I was made that way

# I can't help it

'# Men cluster to me like moths around a flame'

# And if their wings burn, I know I'm not to blame

# Falling in love again

'# Never wanted to'

'# What am I to do ?'

# I can't help it #

(AMERICAN ACCENT) 'Apart from a case in the USA,...

..known serial killers have all been male, often very intelligent and cunning.'

Got an ID on it ?

We can't even tell if it's male or female yet.

'Most victims have been young women.'

'Death is often accompanied by violent sexual assault.'

Invariably there is evidence of torture,...

..and mutilation.

Richard Trenton Chase, the Vampire Killer, arrested for seven murders.

Note a message left at the scene of one of his crimes.

'Catch me before I kill more. I cannot control myself.'

I'll come back to the clues the handwriting gave us to the killer's personality.

It went well - better than Tuesday.

Felt more relaxed.

You always impress me.

How long are you going to be away for ?

Two weeks.

You are coming with me ?

I can't.

I'm starting a new job on Monday.

I'm sorry.

Are we still going back to the hotel ?

Yeah. Just for a drink.

We'll get the rest of the clothes cut off and see what's left.

'Could be a Vera/Vernon Reynolds.'

What's that mean ?

Taken four years off your age.

Serial killers are big business. Or they were last year.

I think I missed the gravy train.

Story of my life.

May I ?

One ? Just one ?

Take one, you get eight free.

Will you sign it for me ?

Sure.

Thank you.

(Why won't you come with me ?)

I don't want to get hurt again.

Again ?

That doesn't make sense.

There wasn't anyone else before, Jake.

It was just all going too fast.

Why didn't you talk to me ?

You would have decided for me.

Was that so bad ?

There's no point discussing it now.

There is for me.

I wanted to marry you, have kids. You knew that.

Don't I deserve more than a kiss-off phone call ?

I didn't know you wouldn't come back

What did you expect me to do ?

You said it was over, then you hung up.

Now you're doing the same thing. What are you so afraid of ?

This is ridiculous.

Everything's different now. It was a long time ago.

I shouldn't have started seeing you again.

So, why did you come tonight ?

Maybe I couldn't stay away.

No. I think I'd better go.

Just stay tonight.

Then I'll go on my book tour...

..and you go... ?

Vice. I'm heading a vice squad.

No. Jake, I mustn't. I mustn't.

Paraffin heater was found here.

Not as described, on the far wall.

It was cold that night.

So, the boy lies down. Maybe he's moved the fire closer.

No. The ridges faced away from the settee.

If he'd moved it to get warm by, it would have been the other way round.

Please ! Don't touch anything in the room.

It's my album.

Don't look. Just don't look.

You're insured. Keep saying 'I am insured'.

The carpets need replacing. The water's done more damage than the fire.

Hello ? Soho Vice Squad.

Are we to sit here all day ?

I suggest we give it another five minutes.

I need an ID on the body in the flat.

Vera rents it, but it was some kid, not her.

Working overtime ?

She's not overanxious to start.

Cut it out !

'John Kennington's resignation accepted.'

Case dismissed.

What ?

Make sure it stays that way.

Oh, yeah. I've just been told.

I'll see you there. Why not ?

(INAUDIBLE)

We'll have to. Or it'll look suspicious.

Good.

I'd better be on my way over to you. Your new DCI should be there soon.

Call my wife. Got a dinner tonight.

Ask her to send my dinner suit.

Yes, Commander Chiswick.

JAKE: "Jane, it's me."

"Look, we can't just leave it like this."

"I'm leaving this evening. I'll call you later."

Got any more on the barbecued kid ?

He had a nasty crack over his skull.

Legs and one arm, third degree burns.

Rest of the body, done to a crisp.

Elevated carboxyhaemoglobin.

Blood pink, due to high level of the same.

Bloody hell !

Looks like someone took an axe to him.

There was a bomb scare and the traffic was diverted.

Anyway, sorry I'm late, sir.

That's the main area.

You've a hard-working team assigned to you.

I'll see if Chief Superintendent Halliday has made arrangements.

He's right next door.

KNOCK

Can I come in ?

You are ?

Norma Hastings. Told to bring these.

Can I have a list of squad officers?

Didn't you get one ?

No. I've just got here.

And get everyone in the main office.

Most are out. Would you like a coffee ?

No. Just the list please, love.

Yes. I'll have a coffee. A little milk.

Yes, ma'am.

(I told you. I did the show, then went to eat with some friends.)

And you didn't know who was in your flat ? Come on.

If I left someone in my place,...

..I wouldn't say I don't know who they are.

It could have been anyone. It was well known...

..I leave a key on top of the front door.

About 17, reddish blond hair ?

KNOCK

Yeah ?

The fire team would like Mr Reynolds ASAP.

And can you get everybody together, 12:30 sharp ? She's here.

Give Operation Contract immediate attention.

It'll be a new area for you, but your past experience will be an added bonus.

It's imperative - I repeat, imperative - we get results, and fast.

I haven't had time to familiarise myself with all the cases,...

..but, yes, of course. I'll make Operation Contract a priority.

The team will fill you in on our progress to date, but...

..I was expecting to see you a little earlier.

Yes. I...

Ooh, she's not going to like this, Norma !

You should be in a meeting.

I will need your cooperation.

Inspector Hall, is it ? Lawrence Hall ?

Yeah.

Let's get off on the right footing.

If I ask everyone to be here, I really would appreciate it.

Sorry. I had to take Reynolds to the fire unit.

Is Otley with Reynolds ?

Yeah. You know about the fire ?

I do. But I'd like to know what this department has got to do with it.

What Vernon Reynolds is, is not illegal.

It was in the area targeted on Operation Contract.

The boy may have been a rent boy. Vernon rented out his place for cash

Has he admitted that ?

No. He's not likely to, is he ?

He's saying he doesn't even know he was in there.

I would like a full report on this fire.

Then I will tell you if we continue the investigation. Until then, our priority is Operation Contract.

Er... what's your name ?

Sorry. Kathy.

Give me a rundown on Operation Contract.

The older rent boys have portable phones,...

..so we've been concentrating on the younger ones round Soho.

We've staked out Waterloo Street, Golden Fleece, Euston Station.

So, what's your role ?

I've been questioning lots of kids.

Once the kids are on the streets...

(You've been with Reynolds, OK ?)

(No, I haven't. Boy's Colin Jenkins, known as Connie.)

Sorry I'm late, ma'am. I've been seeing if I can get...

..your drawers loosened.

To my office, please.

Right, sergeant. I'm not taking any crap from you.

Now, either you work with me or I'll have you transferred.

Look, I was out of line at Southampton Row...

..but I know you did a good job.

Oh, thank you very much (!)

So, what's it going to be ? Are you going to work with me or not ?

I've an ID on the boy at Reynolds's flat.

A runaway, Colin Jenkins, known as Connie.

All state homes have the kids' teeth checked regularly.

And his records were on file.

Good. So, what's this boy got to do with Operation Contract ?

It was supposed to be a big clean-up operation.

The areas targeted were the rent boy areas. It's Halliday's obsession.

And ? So ?

It's a clean-up operation.

Why is it taking so long ?

Cos it's a bloody cockup.

Guv'nor before you got dumped.

Someone had to take the blame.

We think there was a leak.

There was no punters, no boys on the streets.

Did a big clean-up, came away with nothing.

But Chiswick and Halliday keep pushing it.

I'd say now the buck stops with you, ma'am.

BUZZER

Hello.

I don't have a first-class ticket...

No. It's OK. She's with me.

Never been in here before.

But then, I don't often travel first class.

I've about an hour before my train -

Yeah. There's this case I'm working on -

I don't want to talk about work. We just can't walk away without...

What can I get you ?

Whisky and soda, please.

Well, I'm very impressed.

Jane, we have to talk, because...

I'm married, I have four kids -

It's on the flyleaf of your book.

What isn't, is how I feel about you.

You wrote that in the front !

Can you be serious ?

There's no point.

There is no point.

Then why did you come ?

Because I wanted to ask your opinion on this case.

I don't believe you.

DRINK ARRIVES

Thank you.

Look, I knew you were married. I shouldn't have stayed.

So why did you ?

Because you wanted me to.

Jake.

It was because I wanted to.

You know I'm a glutton for punishment.

Well, I got what I wanted. I got my job. And you got married.

Maybe we both got what we wanted. If not, we've only ourselves to blame.

What a mess !

No, it's not !

We're going to do exactly what we agreed to do.

We're not going to see each other again.

You're going to get on that train and I'm going to...

Anyway, in the meantime...

(I love you.)

Yeah.

I know.

What's this case you're working on ?

How can I help you ?

Oh, yeah.

Do you know Colin Jenkins ?

Yes. Red-haired lad.

I need to ask the lads about him. He's dead.

Yes. I know. Terrible.

He was on the game, wasn't he ?

Is this official ?

Oh, yes.

I discussed this with Inspector Hall...

..and I promised I'll do whatever I can to help.

I'd appreciate you keeping a low profile.

Some of the boys get edgy when faced with authority.

Hello, son.

Do you know Colin Jenkins ?

I think he was already dead.

The autopsy would say fluid from the blisters showed no vital reaction.

So, if the fire wasn't accidental, he was murdered ?

What does pugilistic attitude mean ?

Arms held out, legs flexed.

It's caused by coagulation of the muscles.

So the body could show it was still in a sitting position. Jane,...

..I'll be back next weekend.

No.

No more meetings. We agreed.

STATION ANNOUNCEMENT

That's your train.

Don't call me again, please.

I'll get that.

So, there we all are.

It's a sweep-under-the-carpet job.

Now I've been warned to keep it there.

..and there's a note on the windscreen.

It says 'Stuck in the mud. Gone for help'.

So I would now like to propose my toast,...

..and give my very best wishes for a happy and productive retirement...

..to John Kennington.

Gentlemen, please raise your glasses

AUDIENCE: John Kennington !

Gentlemen, your attention please, for Commander Trayner.

APPLAUSE

I first met John Kennington in Manchester.

I, too, have some very happy, as well as some not so great, memories.

One time, John and I were with a certain commanding officer,...

Why don't we just give him his watch and we can all piss off ?

Eh ? Is there a cabaret ?

You not drinking ?

OK. You forced me.

I need an interview room.

You're not down for tonight.

He knows something, but he's scared. Coming ?

How old is he ?

Seventeen ?

Good lad.

I'm out of here. I can't take this crap any longer.

He should start the cabaret, like he does at the Bowery Roof Club.

Bowery what ?

See that bloke there with the iron-grey hair ?

Emphasis on 'iron'. Judge Syers.

See if he can get you a membership.

Excuse me.

Judge Syers, isn't it ?

We met at a Lodge dinner.

SONIA: 'Better The Devil You Know'

# Better the devil, devil

# Yeah, yeah, yeah

# Baby don't do things that make me blue

# You know my love is always true

# Baby don't do things that make me cry

# I just can't seem to sleep at night

# You know I love him every day

# It breaks my heart when he goes away

# Better the devil you know than the devil you don't Ah-ha, ah-ha

# I'll give you my heart and my soul if you give me your love Ah-ha, ah-ha

# Better the devil you know

# Than the devil you don't #

Hello, Vera. How are you feeling ? I hear you've had bad news.

It was a terrible accident.

If there's anything I can -

I don't want money.

I'd better mingle.

All right.

I'll raise the matter in the House.

You're in good voice.

Are you well ?

Terrible ! I've got ruddy gout !

First time out for weeks.

Colin Jenkins is dead.

I think he liked to be called Connie

We should talk.

Anyone come across Colin Jenkins ?

He might have been pulled in a few months back.

I'm sure that a Jenkins - I think it was a Bruce Jenkins -...

..was interviewed with a social worker because he was underage.

What's this Advice Centre ?

One of the places we targeted.

I've been. The guy that runs it -

Mr Parker-Jones.

Says he hasn't seen our Connie for months.

Was the fire accidental or arson ?

Don't know. Fire team's still working on it.

Jane. Can I have a word ?

Yeah.

Guv, there was an emergency call, 9:15, night of the fire. No name.

Called an ambulance.

From Reynolds's address ? Get a recording.

A lad called Martin Fletcher was brought in. Otley will explain.

We don't need aggro from Social Services about questioning underage kids.

Christ, I got a headache.

Set up meetings with the Transport Police. Get to know the Centres.

We should try for another swoop.

Right, sir.

This Colin Jenkins - he was on the game.

Well, he isn't any more, so he's one less to worry about.

It's DCI Tennison. I want Otley and Hall in my office.

You've had three messages.

Fire team, forensics and Jessica Smithy - journalist writing on rent boys.

What paper's she from ?

She didn't say.

KNOCK

Right, Norma. Out, thank you. Close the door after you.

Excuse me.

What the hell are you two playing at ?

You were not even on duty,...

..but you both interviewed a Martin Fletcher. Correct ?

Oh, yes.

Later, his social worker, a Miss Margaret Speel, saw extensive bruising on him.

He came in like that.

She's complained about this department, of which I am head.

Martin Fletcher, you idiots, is 14 years old !

He swore under caution he was 17.

He should have had a lawyer or a social worker.

So which one of you wants to start ?

There's a known heavy - beats up the young kids. Name of James Jackson.

Yeah ? Well, go on.

Picks up really young kids in central London.

Euston, Charing Cross, King's Cross -

I know the stations.

Martin was one of his boys.

I thought he might help us get a handle on why Connie was in that flat.

Just to talk about Jenkins. Then he mentions Jackson.

Bastard plucks 'em off the station, feeds 'em and then he's got 'em.

And not only boys. It's young - only very young - girls. He drugs 'em.

Is this known or did Martin tell you ?

We knew, but we've never got the kids to name Jackson, a main target.

We don't know where he holds them.

Holds them ? He kidnaps them ?

No. They go willingly.

And I'm talking here about kids as young as 12, 13, or younger.

None of the kids'll talk.

We've pulled Jackson in often. Statements were always withdrawn.

The kids are terrified of him.

So when Martin says Jackson beat him up cos he wanted to know where Connie was,...

..we thought we were on to something

Have you read my report ?

Oh, yes ! Oh, yes. I have.

Er,... 'Otley: Did you know Connie ? Fletcher: No.'

'Otley: Come on. He was murdered.'

We do not yet know he was murdered.

Excuse me, guv.

The point is, Jackson beat up Martin Fletcher on the night Connie died.

'What time did Jackson beat you up ? Fletcher: Eight to nineish.'

And this was the same night Connie died ?

Do we know when the fire was started ?

Yeah. About 9:30.

Even if Jackson didn't do it,...

..it's a chance to get him off the streets and get the kids to talk.

Let's get Fletcher back in.

And also let's bring in Jackson.

Just, er, 'helping with enquiries'.

Yeah.

I'll deal with Margaret Speel.

The body was found here, on the settee.

And this is, or was, a paraffin oil heater...

..and the seat of the fire.

Was it an accident ?

No. This was pushed forward...

..and there are signs that paraffin had been distributed around the room

If, say, you stand by the fireplace and you trip.

Now, you'd hit that table, but it shows no indication of it.

Also, if he had fallen against the heater, he wouldn't have been lying that way round.

DOOR OPENS

It's official. The fire wasn't accidental.

Oh.

In that case, it's nothing to do with us, then, is it ?

Thank God for that.

Remind her this is Vice. Other crimes go to the correct place

We might have a problem. The boy was earmarked in Operation Contract.

But I'll have a... a word.

I don't want her or us to have anything to do with this murder.

And, Jack, she has no option.

Did he leave a number ?

Yeah. OK, I got that. Anything else?

Not again ! Tell her I'm unavailable. Put her on to the press officer.

The fire wasn't accidental. What's this ?

Money, or the remains of it. There's quite a lot.

The clothes all good, expensive. Armani leather coat.

Could that be what Jackson was after ?

These photos, all beyond salvaging, were in his jacket.

And there's scraps of paper, all charred.

Letters, possibly.

Is that it, then ?

This is all that's left of him.

Let's bring in Vera Reynolds again.

All right, mate ?

You from Liverpool ?

You know, er... Steve Wallace ?

Right. We're on our way. Jackson's hanging round platform 11.

Look, I'm not the law.

Got somewhere to live ?

First time in London ?

Vera has admitted she knew Colin.

Connie... He didn't like his name.

Sometimes he used Bruce.

Bit butch for that sort, weren't it?

Vera, the sooner this is sorted out, the sooner you can go.

But if you killed your little feathered friend, I'll put you away.

If it's proved to be arson,...

..does that mean I won't get the insurance ?

Oh, God ! All my costumes -

Never mind that. What about Connie ?

Who set him alight ?

I don't know.

KNOCK

Got Jackson waiting and Martin Fletcher's been brought in.

Five minutes.

Why did you lie about Connie ?

No. I've given up.

I tried. I've had the patches.

I've got patches for hormones, nicotine - my arse looks like an old pub table.

How did you give up ?

With difficulty. Vera, I'm losing my patience.

Why did you lie ?

I wasn't lying about knowing him.

Nobody really knew him.

He was very gentle.

Very beautiful.

He wanted to be a model.

A professional model.

He used to answer the adverts.

Oh, Jesus !

(SIGHS)

What about this...

What about James Jackson ?

He's an animal. He should be caged.

Did Connie have someone looking after him ?

You mean like a pimp ?

The older boys don't have them, really. Not like the toms.

Yeah. Go on.

I would help you, you know that.

I always have in the past.

You're not like the others.

I appreciate the way you speak to me.

But I just can't help.

Maybe...

Maybe, Vera ? Maybe what ?

He used the Advice Centre.

For letters. I know that.

Edward Parker-Jones runs it.

(SIGHS)

All right. Well, that's it. Thank you, Vera.

Norma, would you show Vera out ?

Give this to Kathy. Get her to check it out.

You should speak to Martin and before Jackson.

Guv, that journalist - Jessica Smithy - rang.

She's bloody pushy.

Leave my messages on my desk. I'll deal with Martin Fletcher first

You're going the wrong way.

If it gets out it was me who told you -

You didn't tell me anything.

Please, don't let it go. You dig deep.

Where's Martin Fletcher ?

Room 5, by the coffee machine.

Where's that ?!

Colin Jenkins - get me the case records.

Sir. Where's the coffee machine ?

Get everything to me first-hand. I don't want anything sprung on me.

I'll be in my office.

Coffee machine's... ?

Down there, on the right.

Down where ? Down there ? There ?

You understand the question, Martin? We've all been here a long time.

Last night you talked to Sergeant Otley and Inspector Hall.

You said the man who attacked you -

There were words put in me mouth.

I never told nobody nothing.

I've got it written down.

It was Jackson. He asked where Colin Jenkins was.

I never said that neither.

You know the escalators, top of King's Cross ?

Yes.

Me coat got caught and I fell forward and I hit me face.

I got up and I fell over again and I hit me nose.

Nobody hit me.

So you lied to the police officers ?

Yeah. Yeah, I suppose so.

Yeah. I lied cos I'm underage.

Martin, did you know Colin Jenkins ? Connie ?

Yeah.

Not well.

He was a red-haired bloke.

Quentin House - he was there with me

And now he's burnt to a crisp.

That's the joke - Quentin Crisp, the famous poofter !

Have you ever had sex with a man ?

Who ? Me ? No.

How about a blow job ? Ever done that ?

Yeah. A few times, when I'm broke.

I've got other means of employment.

Oh, yeah ? Such as ?

Breaking and entering, nicking cars. Do a bit of begging.

Sell me story to the papers.

You think you can play games with us

And it's all a joke. Well, it's not.

Colin Jenkins is dead.

There's no-one to claim his body, or bury him.

No-one cares about Colin Jenkins but us.

And you're the next little dead body we find, you know that ?

Want people to care about you ?

He denies knowing Martin Fletcher.

Martin denies his whole statement.

Can we hold Jackson on trying to pick that boy up ?

No.

So we've nothing on him ? No prints, no weapon ?

No. Nothing.

God ! Open a window.

Shut that door.

You can take that smile off your face.

What have I done ?

Approaching a juvenile, attempted murder of another...

..and murder of Colin Jenkins. Sit down.

Read him his rights ?

Yeah.

Sergeant, has he given you a contact number for his brief ?

What's your full address ?

Flat 4, Addison Lane Estate.

My mother's place.

And your name is James Paul Jackson?

Yes. That's my name.

Unemployed. Arrested. No charges. You're very well known to Vice.

We couldn't charge you till we'd interviewed Fletcher.

I never touched Colin Jenkins. I wasn't even there. End of questions.

But you attacked Martin Fletcher ?

I was at the Advice Centre. Ask Mr Parker-Jones. Also a kid called Alan Thorpe.

I've got three or four witnesses to prove I was there.

Why were you looking for Colin ?

I never found him.

I admit I was looking for him. Martin must have told you that.

Yeah, but why were you looking for him ?

He owed me some money.

Oh, yeah ? How much ?

A couple of hundred.

That's a lot of money. You're unemployed.

Yeah. That's why I wanted it back.

Look,...

..I'll be honest.

Sometimes I do the odd trick, yeah ?

Jobs are hard to come by and my mum gets behind with the rent,...

..so I blow a few blokes.

And I don't like it when some kid nicks my dough.

I won't lie about Martin. I just lost my temper.

You telling me he's pressing charges ? No way.

Like you say, it was a lot of money.

Now, I'm not saying anything till I get my brief,...

..because you're not listening to what I'm saying.

Take him back to the cells until we have contacted his brief...

..and verified his alibi witnesses.

What's her name ?

Jenkins's death is homicide.

We should hand it to the correct department.

Oh, no.

I've got a very strong suspect in custody - Jackson - with direct links to Operation Contract.

Go on.

He's very well known to Vice.

If he did murder Jenkins, that will be a lever for more information.

This Advice Centre keeps appearing. Run by a man called Parker-Jones ?

Operation Contract never investigated Edward Parker-Jones.

I wasn't thinking of that. Just, he's my suspect's main alibi.

The longer Jackson is banged up, the easier it is to question the kids.

All right. But let me know of any new developments.

Yeah. Yeah, sure.

Guv ? Colin Jenkins was brought in,...

..and did use the name Bruce. Soliciting charge.

Who interviewed him ?

Sergeant Otley.

He was underage, so a social worker had to take over.

She's not much help, but she's sending her report in.

Thanks.

Look, if she isn't suspicious now, she will be if I pull her off it.

She knows nothing.

Because I'm sure of it.

Well, we'd just better make damn sure it stays that way.

The deceased, Colin Jenkins, was unconscious when the fire took hold.

But his death was due to carbon monoxide poisoning.

So we're now treating the case as a murder,...

..as it's clear from fire reports that the fire was not accidental, but an act of arson.

We all have a backlog of cases. My feelings regarding this murder...

..are that we keep it in-house.

So I want it concluded as fast as possible.

And I've requested backup to assist DCI Tennison's inquiry from CID AMIT area seven and eight.

Thank you.

Bloody hell !

Sir, I already have a very strong suspect.

James Jackson, Operation Contract.

And I'd like to be informed first of any further decisions.

I'll bear it in mind, Chief Inspector.

Jane, I didn't have time to introduce you.

This is one of your new team, DI Brian Dalton.

How do you do ?

TAPE: "Yes. I want to report an accident. Flat 5. I need an ambulance."

"I want to report an accident."

That call was logged at 9:15.

Do you recognise that voice ?

Not Vernon, is it ?

No.

REWINDS TAPE

"I want to report an accident..."

Did he leave his name ?

Oh, yeah. We just like the sound of his voice (!)

Jackson's with his brief.

Trace any witnesses yet ?

No. Just stay here a minute, would you ?

Bit overqualified.

You interviewed Colin Jenkins !

I'm trying to get a handle on him !

I didn't remember till Kath told me.

Was he dumb ? Was he intelligent ? Was he soliciting ? Come on !

He was a very quiet lad. That's all I know.

I want Martin Fletcher in again. And you can take Dalton with you.

And there was another kid called Kenny Lloyd. He was there.

And... er... oh, yeah, Driscoll. Don't know his first name. Disco Driscoll.

Alan Thorpe, Billy Matthews were with me from about 8:30 at the Advice Centre.

Played pool, watched TV. I've told you this.

Even told you Mr Parker-Jones was there.

We'll check them out. You stay in custody.

But my client has five witnesses and you had their names yesterday.

Until we can verify what your client said, he stays in this nick.

What about these other charges ?

If there are other charges, we've a right to know exactly what they are.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

(We can't find Martin Fletcher. He was at Waterloo this morning.)

(Does that social worker know ?)

(No.)

(Then get back out and find him. Find every one of his alibis.)

Take him back to the cells.

How long can they hold me ?

What time did you bring my client here ? The exact time ?

Oi ! You ! Move it.

We're looking for Disco Driscoll.

I'm talking to you.

What's that ?

Making a model airplane. What d'you think ?

Kid with the lager can. It's Kenny Lloyd.

Oi ! Go easy on him.

Hello, son.

Twenty quid. Down the toilets.

You blew more than you expected. I'm police.

OK, so I'll make it ten.

Watch it.

I want to ask a few questions, all right ?

It's about that fire. You heard about it ?

You know Colin Jenkins ?

Connie ? Eh ?

Hey !

Enough ! Leave him alone.

The bastard's bitten me !

Leave him alone !

I don't know nothing !

What's your name ?

Billy.

Billy what ?

Billy Matthews.

You telling me porkies ?

Guv ?

Excuse me. This is a private office.

Um,...

Could you leave us, please ?

DCI Jane Tennison. And you are... ?

Edward Parker-Jones. Could I see that ?

Yeah. Of course.

Thank you.

So, how can I help you, Chief Inspector ?

I'm making an investigation into the death of Colin Jenkins.

You know him.

So,... could you tell me where you were on the evening of the seventeenth ?

I was here, from 6:30 until midnight.

Do you have any witnesses ?

How many ? I can make you out a list.

Well, I'm interested in the hour between 8:30 and 9:30.

Alan Thorpe, David Driscoll, Kenny Lloyd.

Do you know James Jackson ?

Yes. In fact, he was here that evening.

You have a very good memory.

Not really. It's my job to keep a record about the youngsters who come and go here.

Oh, yes ! Billy Matthews. He was here as well.

I had to arrange for him to see a doctor.

He's a tragic case.

Only 14. Full-blown Aids.

I remember that evening Jackson was in a particularly aggressive mood.

Not a pleasant character.

He'd been in earlier looking for Martin Fletcher.

Why was he looking for him ?

Oh, I've no idea.

Martin wasn't here, but he turned up the next day.

Indeed, Sergeant Otley spoke with him.

Now, you said Mr Jackson had been here earlier.

What time did he come back ?

Is Jackson a suspect ? I thought it was an accidental death.

Would you please just answer ? What time did Mr Jackson get back ?

I think he got back about 8:30, stayed for two hours.

Two hours ?

Well, thank you very much, Mr Parker-Jones.

Do you know Vernon Reynolds's flat ?

He's well known round here. He sometimes leaves his key at the desk for his friends.

I take it you're new ?

Yes. I appreciate your help.

Not at all.

Most of the kids here are in a bad state.

Abused, unloved, no friends.

Not much we can do except keep some contact.

I'm sure you do a good job.

You have very impressive credentials

Yes. Thank you.

Do you have any photographs ? The boys ?

No. Far too expensive.

I meant casual snapshots, a party or something.

We know Connie came here quite a lot.

He used to, but we haven't seen him here for about... oh, three months.

Do you know where he had been living ?

No. He used to leave messages on the board and he got letters, but not for a while.

If I hear anything, I'll let you know.

Thank you very much.

Not at all.

Driscoll, Thorpe... he's given me the same names as Jackson !

We'll have to release him. Oh, shit!

Banged up, he couldn't scare the kids into not talking.

And they can't find Martin.

I made a list of contacts on the notice board. A lot of young male models required.

Models ?

Yeah.

Fits what Vera said about Connie wanting to be a model. Very good.

May I say that is a very positive tie you're wearing today, Inspector?

Thank you.

Tennison's got it because it'd be more trouble to stop her.

But we want only the murder investigated.

There's nothing else. Jackson is still prime suspect.

We want Jackson charged. We do not want the investigation broadened. Understood ?

You'd better go and let Sister have a look at that hand.

Oh, and thank you.

We stick to the weekly rota,...

..because we have handling the murder investigation: DC Lillie,...

..DS Haskons, DI Hebdon and DI Dalton.

Where is Dalton ?

Anyway, that said, any further information concerning Operation -

ALL: Contract.

Cut it out. Supt Halliday's making it a -

ALL: Priority.

Larry, farm out the contact numbers.

Message from some woman Smithy.

Forget it.

I don't believe it.

All right, mate ?

We were at Hornchurch together.

Still playing for the rugby team ?

No. Did me knee - tendons.

I thought you were still with Scotland Yard ?

I got transferred here.

I'll catch up with you in a second.

We've traced three alibis - all at the Centre with Jackson.

Nothing on Alan Thorpe, but I've a list of his hang-outs.

OK. Give them to Larry.

Tonight, look for Martin Fletcher.

List of Thorpe's hang-outs.

What are you doing here ?

He got Fairy of the Week at Southampton Row five times !

Oh, you old poofter !

Ray Hebdon, Bill Otley. The Skipper.

Jackson was released 15 minutes ago.

As from today, we are awarding the Fairy of the Week award.

We award the Prick of the Week award

You're not eligible - you've been one ever since you arrived !

Advice Centre and Vernon Reynolds's flat.

I timed it. There and back in less than ten minutes.

Jackson could have done it. But five alibis say he didn't.

We could break down these kids' statements if we had him banged up.

He's got to 'em. It's obvious.

It's obvious with Martin Fletcher.

I want him brought back in again.

Parker-Jones.

He's Jackson's strongest alibi.

Dig around, see what you can come up with.

He's squeaky-clean.

I think your predecessor had a nose round, came up with nothing.

Shit. Where is that tape ?

You didn't take a tape ?

No.

Well, it's a waste of time looking for it now.

Let's call it quits for tonight, get an early start.

Right.

Get him off my back, will you ?

I could have got more out the kids. One bit him - nearly did myself.

What do you think about him ?

Not a lot. Don't know why he's on board. Do you ? Good night.

Bill, you didn't take that tape ?

Why would I do that ?

Can I speak to Dr Gordon's secretary, please ?

Hello. It's Jane Tennison here.

I've got a 6:30 appointment and I'm running a bit late, so could I...

(Shit !)

Er, sorry !

Yeah. Yes, thank you.

Evening, sir.

Brian, could I have a word with you?

Has anyone looked at your hand ?

It's nothing. I put a plaster over it.

I don't know how to tell you this.

Billy Matthews has got full-blown Aids.

I think you should get to a hospital.

Little... little bastard !

I'll go and see the Sister.

Little shit !

You do understand what this could mean, don't you ?

He b...

He bit me.

He b...

He broke the skin.

He bit me.

Oh, Jesus ! Jesus Christ !

I was bleeding.

I think you should get to the hospital. You'll need a tetanus injection anyway.

Do you want someone to come with you ?

Um... it's OK.

I've got my own car.

Thank you.

I don't know why we're going to all this trouble. Nasty little queer.

So.

We got an address for Colin 'stroke' Connie ?

He didn't have a permanent one.

He must have lived somewhere. Recent photo ?

These are from a children's home, a few years ago.

Black and white. Not much else.

Did he claim any benefits, dole ?

No. Nothing from the DSS.

PHONE

Hello. She's not here.

Is she not in her own office ?

All right. I'll take it. Hello ?

No, she's not here. Can I take a message ?

Jessica Smithy. I'll tell her.

Any vice charges ? He was on the game.

Too young to bring charges, wasn't he ?

What makes a grown man want to screw some little boy ?

Or little girl, come to think about it ?

Make our job a lot easier if we had a recent photo.

Here you go.

(LAUGHS)

I'll run tests, but I'm sure it's nothing.

You work too hard. You're run-down. You need a break.

Can I ask you something ?

If a person has full-blown Aids and bites someone,...

..how dangerous is that ?

Well, that rather depends.

If the Aids carrier's blood comes in contact with the open wound...

Often their gums can bleed.

It depends how far advanced the Aids carrier is.

How soon can it be diagnosed ?

We're not talking about you ?

No. It's a friend of mine.

Well, your friend should be tested for antibody immediately.

It will take up to six months to prove they're clear.

They'll need tests for four weeks or six months.

Six months before he knows ?

It takes that long to show a positive HIV infection.

And Aids... well, that could take up to eight to ten years to develop.

OK. Thanks.

Do you have any leaflets ?

Yes. I'll get them for you.

BLEEPER

These results will be back in a few days.

Can I use your phone ?

Yeah.

Thanks.

Body was discovered about an hour ago. There's a doctor checking him over.

He's over by that angel.

PC Kelly to control. PC Kelly to control.

ID check on a Martin Fletcher. Adolescent.

Some bloody guardian, eh ?

Apparent solvent abuse.

The kid over there with a dog - Jackson's third witness.

Alan Thorpe. Good. Go and have a word with him.

Hello, lads.

He was too pissed to remember who was there, so that's one alibi down the spout.

Alan, come here a sec.

Alan !

Don't mess me about. Get here, now !

What was all that about ?

They wanted to know about Connie.

Right.

We're going for a little ride.

Can me mates come ?

No. Just you and me, all right ?

One of the 'photographers' had been busted, so he was quite helpful.

Put me on to a Mark Lewis,...

..specialising in male 'beauty' style pictures.

I got short shrift from him. Probably better for a man to try.

If Connie wanted to be a model, he may have used him.

OK. Thanks a lot. Any messages ?

Jessica - the most persistent woman ever.

If you've no time to return her calls, she will come and see you

Now listen, the Jackson alibis. Billy Matthews, why the question mark ?

He doesn't remember. We need to question him. He might remember.

Martin Fletcher virtually drowned in his vomit.

Blood alcohol high and he was sniffing.

They said, if they'd put a match to him, he would have combusted !

Miracle of modern science (!)

You released Jackson. His alibis pan out ?

Didn't have enough to hold him.

Pity. I think the kids are scared. They're covering up for him.

We'll keep checking statements, but...

He's still prime suspect ?

Oh, yeah.

Parker-Jones, you went to see him ?

Yeah. Why ? Any reason I shouldn't have ?

No. No, no, no.

Was the interview satisfactory ?

Yeah. He was... he was very cooperative, but -

Do you think it will be necessary to see him again ?

Are you telling me not to interview my prime suspect's main alibi ?

You've three boys that give Jackson an alibi.

So stay off Parker-Jones.

Sir, am I in charge of this investigation ?

No, I am. So now I'm telling you to back off him and stay off him.

If Jackson is your man, get him. Concentrate on Jackson.

And wrap this case up.

Margaret Speel, please.

Margaret.

Yeah.

Is it Martin Fletcher again ?

No. No, he's... dead.

He died last night. Drug abuse.

Oh, no.

He left my station in your custody.

My custody ?

Is that what you call it ?

I was called there and kept waiting for hours.

I was to observe Martin's emotional -

..and physical welfare. I know the law.

I had no legal rights over him.

All I could do was try and find him decent accommodation for one night.

Er... do you know Billy Matthews ?

Yes.

Any way you can get him off the streets ?

What do you mean ?

He has full-blown Aids.

Really (?) And where do you want me to put him?

You know one boy with Aids and you want him off the streets. Where ?

Do you know where they all are ? Do you know how many there are ?

Look, I suggest you contact Edward Parker-Jones at the Advice Centre.

If Billy's there, then I can try and do something for him.

What do you think of Edward Parker-Jones ?

He deserves a medal.

It costs £1,500 a week to keep really young offenders in an institution...

..and more staff than you could possibly imagine.

Do you know Connie - Colin Jenkins ?

No.

James Jackson ?

I know of him, but I've never had any professional dealings with him.

OK. Thanks.

Thanks.

SQUEAKY TOY

Can you give me an idea of the time he came to me ?

No. I don't know him.

What ? Sometime last year ?

Do you keep records of clients ? Dates of sessions ?

Some don't like to use their real names.

I am strictly cash upfront.

And I pay VAT and taxes.

I run this as a legitimate business.

I just take the photographs.

If it's for a publication, I charge so-and-so.

If it's for a private collector, it's between myself and the client.

Help yourselves. I'll be in the darkroom.

You said the Advice Centre had been targeted before I came on board.

Did that include Edward Parker-Jones ?

Not the man. More his boys.

It's where they all congregate.

And it was sort of inferred that you should all stay clear of it ?

If I have to instigate a full-scale swoop, that means kids, punters, close down clubs.

And I'm under great pressure to do that.

Edward Parker-Jones's name keeps coming up.

Is this off the record ?

Of course.

The DCI before you got warned off.

Parker-Jones has got friends in high places, so we sort of backed off him

And this came from the guv'nor ?

Yeah.

And then Operation Contract got the green light for the clean-up ?

Yeah. That was a complete waste of time.

DCI Lyall was out. He's in Manchester now.

I don't think it's anything subversive, but...

Must have been a leak, to the punters and the clubs.

I think we got close to someone with some heavy-duty contacts.

And who do you think that might be ?

No possible names ?

No. If I had, I'd tell you.

Can I speak to Chief Inspector David Lyall ?

Are you sure it's Mark Lewis ?

It's personal. Could you say Sgt Bill Otley, Vice Squad, Soho.

Yeah, I'll hold.

He's coming now.

I'll take it on line three.

Sarge !

Listen, mate, I need a favour.

Remember you thought you had something on a bloke ?

The photographer we want is Mark Lewis.

Hang on a second.

Check the bloody board ! Go on.

Who's he talking to ?

Chief Inspector before Tennison. Giving it a bit of that !

They are with Lewis this morning.

Sarge, he's on the Advice Centre list.

Well, bloody contact them, dearie !

(Sorry about that. Look, can you fax me what you sniff out ?)

(Oh, hang on.)

What was your private confab about ?

That's my phone. Is it for me ?

No. It's personal. Go and check with Kath. I think she's got a tip-off.

(Yeah. As a favour. We're sniffing around Parker-Jones again.)

Oh, this is a waste of time.

If he did a bit of modelling, so what ?

BLEEPER

Can you see a phone ?

Can I use your phone ?

Help yourself ! Can't come out, I'm working on some negs.

Phone's by the door.

Look at him.

Tip-off. If there's anyone doing the really heavy stuff, it's him.

Hey, we've no search warrant.

He is messing us about.

He never said anything about this lot.

'Adam and Adam.'

It's original.

Mr Lewis ! We need to talk to you. What's this ?

No, don't ! It's acid. It'll burn your hand off.

Parker-Jones is the Mother Teresa of Soho and he's Jackson's alibi.

And if Jackson was looking for Connie for money, why didn't he take it ?

We've got Mark Lewis in and we're going to see Connie's tapes.

OK. You go ahead.

PHONE RINGS

DCI Tennison.

Oh, yeah, Dr Gordon.

Is it the tests ?

Yeah. Sure, I'll come in. Just tell me when.

OK.

Thank you.

DCI Lyall's number - in Manchester.

I think Sgt Otley was... Are you all right ?

Did you put the ambulance call-out tape in my desk ?

No.

Haven't got a cigarette, have you ?

No. Given up, actually.

I last saw him a few days before the fire.

He wanted some photographs. Not explicit, just head and shoulders.

And ?

He never showed. I was destroying them because I didn't want involved.

Why did he want the photographs ?

DCI Tennison has entered the room.

I assumed Connie was trying to get legit model work.

He was a very good-looking boy.

Did he commission these himself or did somebody else ?

Those ? Well, he paid for them. I suppose he was going to look for work on spec.

Ever see him with anyone else ?

Apart from the other models ?

Yes !

No.

So he was always alone ?

Yes, apart from the others in the session.

We know what business you're really in. Was he ever with anyone ?

Always by himself. He was very beautiful -

We know about the pornographic videos...

..with underage kids, with children.

So did you ever see Connie with anybody else ?

Someone was with him once. He paid for the film.

Just sat watching. At least a year ago.

How much did this film cost ?

£2,000.

Describe him.

Who ?

The man with Connie. How old ?

Well, late fifties, maybe older. Grey-haired, grey -

Grey all over. Pinstriped suit. Briefcase.

How did he pay ? Cheque or cash ?

Cash. He had the cash in the briefcase.

He waived his right.

(Has he made his call ?)

Was he in the videos, this man ?

Well, not physically.

What's that mean ?

He said what he wanted Connie to do.

Have we got that video ?

Oh, no. He took it out of the camera

All the others came later. Connie got a taste for it.

Got an address for him ?

Phone number ?

Answer the question aloud, please.

No. I don't know where he lives.

Lived.

Connie is dead, remember ?

So, how did you contact him, then ?

We got videos starring Connie, and you had no way of contacting him ?

Mark... you're getting in deeper.

You've just admitted you filmed Connie 18 months ago.

He was still a minor.

He told me he was 18.

How did you contact him ?

I'd leave a message and he'd call me

I never knew where he lived. I swear.

So if someone sees someone they fancy in a film, they get in touch through you ?

Yes.

Then what happens ?

I go round to the Advice Centre and stick a note up for him.

Do you get paid for carrying messages ?

No. No, I did not get paid.

So you did it as an act of kindness ?

Yes !

Do you know Edward Parker-Jones ?

Runs the Advice Centre. He wouldn't approve. He's very straight.

Why do you think Colin Jenkins was murdered ?

I don't know.

Mr Lewis, you've been read your rights,...

..and you declined a lawyer.

I want a list of his clients' names.

Dalton can deal with it.

Let's throw the lot at that seedy little bastard.

Do over his place tonight.

What are we watching ?

Magic Roundabout, pillock.

"Just bend over. That's lovely."

I'm glad my kids are girls.

You should see what they do to the girls.

"Oh, that's lovely."

Sir, could you listen to the Mark Lewis tapes ? Maybe you could help.

Sure.

We don't want these to go walkabout.

Right.

OK. Norma, what else have you got for us ?

"Hi. My name's Connie, and I'm 16 years old."

"I'm sorry. I'll start again."

We'd better get Billy Matthews back in.

"This is stupid. Billy keeps pulling faces at me."

"Hello."

"My name's Connie, and I'm 16 years old."

"I like going out."

Hi, Alan.

What's that bruise ?

Fell over.

Have any of you lot seen Billy Matthews ?

Kathy !

Got him.

Oh, God !

Radio in for an ambulance !

Norma !

Sorry.

This is WPC Norma Hastings. Ambulance...

Inspector Tennison ! Jessica Smithy.

Why's he taking photos ?

Go back in the car.

Here's my card.

Oh, God, no !

You're not interested. Because he was a rent boy ?

You brought George Marlow to trial !

I'm writing an article on Colin Jenkins.

I met him. I need pictures for an exclusive.

We have no pictures.

Didn't they take any when they found him ?

You met him ? How many times ?

A couple. I've been very willing to discuss it.

An exclusive ? Was he selling his story ?

He was going to name clients. One was a policeman.

Did you tape the interview ?

Yes. You can hear them if I can interview you.

Oh, no. I want to interview you.

I want you in my office in an hour. Bring those tapes.

I'll be there. I've tried enough.

Thank you, Inspector.

Detective Chief Inspector.

Nothing in the darkroom.

Sickens me.

Going to be here much longer ? I want to go out.

Hey, do you want the keys ?

Need you to stay.

Didnae stay as long last night.

Somebody was here last night ?

Aye ! Took away a load of stuff.

Police.

If I'd known I was having so many visitors, I'd have waxed me legs !

You could help us.

Where's his diary ? Address book ?

What about tax forms, VAT forms ?

I don't know. Unless they took it all.

Who ?

Police. They said Mark was in custody.

Nobody even asked me about Connie.

Oh, he was a sweet kid. Not all the time.

He was quite an operator !

But then, he had the equipment.

He wanted to be a film star.

A lot of stars pay to have their past kept secret.

That's life. Whatever you do catches up on you.

Tasteless slippers, aren't they ?

His flat and studio were cleaned out, supposedly by police !

I'll look into it.

I hope so. It stinks !

We must go by the rules. We have to get the warrants issued.

There is nothing with his name on it or any clients' names !

Mark Lewis was allowed a phone call.

Maybe he arranged to clear his place...

..nothing to do with delays in warrants !

Yeah, right (!)

Don't cast aspersions, they'll come down on your head. We're just as keen for a result.

May I remind you that you inferred an arrest would be imminent ?

How much longer do you need four extra officers ?

Look, I didn't ask for them.

I can't put a time on it.

You saw those videos.

Those kids.

Well, I might have a breakthrough. There's this journalist.

She knew the victim. He was going to name his clients.

She taped an interview with him. I haven't spoken to her yet. She should be here any minute.

What's the journalist's name ?

Jessica Smithy.

Thank you, Chief Inspector.

Who brought her here ?! Bloody loose cannon.

She won't back off, with this journalist.

If the tapes are incriminating, we can retain them.

Give her 24 hours to charge Jackson, or she's off the case. Get Dalton on that journalist.

Am I to be kept waiting much longer?

Chief Inspector Tennison's busy.

She'll see you as soon as she's free.

TAPE: "I said I would contact you !"

"We've got to agree on what you'll pay me."

"I can't say we'll pay you this or that amount."

Mark Lewis called the Advice Centre. Won't say who he spoke to, he just wanted his cards taken down.

You're late.

These are the Connie/Jessica Smithy tapes.

She says Connie was selling his story, naming a high-ranking police officer and an MP.

So, if any names come up they stay here, in this office.

We are opening one big can of worms.

We'll need hard evidence to back it up. Excuse the pun.

TAPE: "..without some information."

Who brought this in ?

Ssh !

"What if all this is a lie just to get money out of my paper ?"

"I told you I had names, very important people. High-up people."

"An MP, a police officer -"

"I have to go to my editor, Connie. I have to sell him the story, too."

"I want big money, cos if they found out I was doing this, they'd kill me."

"There's a guy called Jimmy Jackson. He's real crazy."

"I want at least £20,000."

Get that transcribed and clear off the background noise.

We want names as fast as possible.

Bill, keep tabs on Jackson.

Sorry I was late. I had to go for blood tests.

It'll take about a week. I just have to wait.

You all right ?

Yeah.

Because you can always come to me.

May I sit in on Jessica Smithy's interview ?

Sure.

We met on the 10th at Mr Dickies, Covent Garden,...

..and on the 14th at the Karaoke K Bar.

When did you first contact him ?

He called the office.

Someone says they've a hot story, you drop everything ?

You get a feel for a story.

Oh, you had a feel for this one ?

Don't you want to investigate his death ?

What do you mean ?

If Connie told the truth, it makes sense.

What did he tell you ?

That one client is a high-ranking Met officer.

He told you that ?

Have you tried patches ?

What ?

For smoking ? They do work.

So, you had two meetings with Colin Jenkins and you recorded the entire interaction ?

Yes.

First time was through your office. What about the second ?

I left a message at an Advice Centre - the one in Soho.

And what date was that ?

It would have been the 12th of this month, at 3:15 - pm, not am.

Did you speak to anybody else ?

No ! I didn't interview anybody.

But did you speak to anybody else?

Edward Parker-Jones. He runs the Centre.

What did you tell him ?

I just asked if he knew where I could contact Colin Jenkins.

Did he know who you were ?

Look, I'm a journalist, OK ?

Sometimes I have to -

Lie ?

No. He presumed I was a social worker. He was very helpful.

He must have been told who I was. He asked me to leave. He got abusive

So Edward Parker-Jones knew a journalist was looking for Colin ?

Yes. So, now what ?

Why aren't you trying to find out which MP killed him ?

Did you speak to anyone else ?

Parker-Jones wouldn't let me.

He asked me to leave.

Guv.

Yeah ?

Sit down, please, Miss Smithy.

How much did you pay Colin Jenkins ?

That's why I was looking for him. I had some money.

How much ?

A few hundred. No concern of yours !

Exactly how much ? I can call your editor.

Five hundred.

And did you meet Colin Jenkins, give him this money ?

No. I did not.

We will be retaining the tapes as evidence.

We will ask you to sign a document barring you using the information.

What ?!

You can't stop me printing.

We just did.

Anything ?

Yes. Parker-Jones knew that Smithy was a journalist looking for Connie.

I think she's lying. She had £500 to spend - the amount we found on him.

Let's check Parker-Jones's credentials.

Already done it.

Mallory University, Chicago. Doesn't exist !

We've got a motive.

For Jackson ?

Er... yeah. Until I get back, keep pressure on those kids' alibis.

Do you want me to come ?

What ? To my doctor's ? No, thank you !

Halliday wants a transcript of the tapes.

No-one gets their hands on them till I see them first. See you later

Well, we shall have to run a test.

Your blood pressure's a bit up and at your age we need to be careful.

No more smoking, no more drinking.

You're positive about this ?

Oh, yes. I think so.

You're pregnant.

Just.

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