Okay, listen up.
The discovery of this vehicle
may have a link to the disappearance of Claire Harris and David Miers.
We're going to track sweep 50úmeters either side of this road,
looking for anything out of the ordinary.
Food wrappings, items of clothing,
anything that doesn't belong.
If you find something, fire off a shot.
Good luck.
Okey-dokey. I've shored up the track.
I'm going to bring the tow truck in
and winch her out of there. Where do you want it?
- Can you put it in your backlot? - Sure thing.
Crime Scene will get to it in the next day or two.
What have you found?
There's an old water tank up there.
It's gravity fed, pretty well irrigated.
That crop's near full grown, I reckon.
And these two aren't very talkative.
How long have you been here?
Oh...
You use this to scare people off.
There's more of them. Clears up the Ghillie man story.
Were you out the other night?
East of Mitchell's Spur?
They've gone missing,
somewhere up around here.
They look familiar?
Hey! Oi! Take a look.
Hey, Sarge!
- That's not ours. - Shut up!
- I've never even seen-- - Shut up, you *** idiot!
I found a vehicle hidden, a few Ks from here.
I don't see any other cars. How did you boys get up here?
Get around?
Looks like you're pretty well supplied.
This in case someone stumbles upon the crop, like them?
We haven't seen those people.
But the guy who hired us gave us the gun.
He brings us up supplies every co uple of weeks.
- Guy, what guy? What's his name? - We've got no idea.
He just leaves food down by the track. We hardly ever see him.
We get paid to watch it and water it. That's all.
What's he look like?
He's got a massive beard and heaps of tatts.
They're going to stink that cell out.
The boys are on ice until the Drug Squad gets up here tomorrow.
There's no way they're behind this.
The young bloke's shitting bricks.
I want to know who this guy is.
He would've kept eyes on the crop, protecting his interests.
Stockman's hut.
Well that's 12Ks away.
Similar distance to the track Jean Grierson was hiking.
If she stepped off the trail and got lost,
she could have headed in that direction.
And then there's Michael Novak, the guy who ran out of petrol.
Timbertops is all the way down here.
Yeah, but who's to say this is the only marijuana crop?
Well, we didn't find any when we searched for the bloke.
- Where'd you look? - All through here.
We figured he went up to the summit to try and find phone reception.
That's still a lot of bush, Brett.
Well, what can we do now?
Move the search team to Timber top and see what they turn up.
Okay.
Hi, how are you?
You seen Damien Starc since he put you in his truck?
Now Kayden, you do know
that lying to a policeman is against the law.
Haven't seen him.
But you have spoken to him.
Hmm, on the phone?
Just on Clinker.
Clinker! What the hell's Clinker?
It's an app. He's High Elf Gringle back, I'm Borg 364.
- Heya. - Hey.
What a weekend. I am exhausted.
I got hit by a car.
You what?
Yeah, long story short, I spent the night up on the mountain,
leaving Kirra here all alone.
Jesus, but you're okay?
I had to put Archie down.
What?
Broke his leg. I had no choice.
Oh God. I'm so, so sorry.
Oh.
Hmm.
What?
We found a marijuana crop today.
Big one, in the bush.
Kirra obviously survived without us.
Yeah.
Kee! I'm home.
Hey.
Are you going through my stuff?
No. You dumped this in the kitchen.
They were handed out at Sexed today.
- What's the big deal? -You were given condoms at school.
You're 14!
- Give them to me. - No, I'm calling them first thing in the morning.
Why are you so uptight?
Are you having sex?
Hey! Hey!
Who with? That boy, Ben?
The one we banned you from seeing.
You can't ban me from seeing anyone.
It's not 1984.
- It's a book. You should read it. - Oh, I have read it.
You can't keep protecting me.
You forced me to move up here.
We are trying to keep you safe, Kirra.
You mother me. I can hardly breathe. You won't let me grow up.
I don't want anything bad to happen to you.
Because you, *** killed Charlie!
She didn't mean it.
Yes she did.
That *** knows how to press my buttons.
I remember what I was like when I was her age. Do you?
Seriously?
You think it's okay, do you, that she's having sex at 14?
No, I just...
I think you could have handled it a bit better.
Oh, okay.
- Says the cool mum who's always at work. - That's not fair.
Yeah, because I wasn't home 24/7 like I usually am.
Are you lashing out at me because of the pot,
or is it Kirra too?
Some people at The Farm, they smoke it.
If I smell of pot, that's why.
Okay.
*** it. I'm going to bed.
I can't talk to anyone in this house.
Gring...
Gringle back.
Come on, Damien.
Yes! Yes!
Well...
Yes!
Yes, yes!
Righto.
Got you, you ***.
I'm off.
- You want a coffee? - I'll have one when I
get to The Farm.
I want to get a full day's work in.
I'd rather you didn't go.
It's worth your sobriety, is it?
It's just pot, babe.
- Nobody gives a stuff about pot. - I do.
- Well, you're a cop. - Pot leads to alcohol
and then you're back to where you were 12 years ago.
- Is that what you want? - I will not be made to feel guilty about this.
So you're willing to risk it?
Yeah, I'm an adult. I get to make my own shitty decisions.
Look...
For years I thought I would never work again.
I was paralysed with fear and self-loathing.
I th ought I'd lost that part of my life,
and since I've met Rose, I have...
I've rediscovered this passion and it feels good.
I love it.
What about Kirra, and us?
Right, so it's okay for you to be obsessed with your work,
but when it comes to mine, it's a problem?
I might be back tonight and I might not.
Depends if I'm on a roll.
What is it Rez?
- Mr. Griggs. I'm Andy Whit-- - The new Sarge. Yeah.
You called the station, reported...
Rachel missing, yeah.
When did you see her last?
Sunday before last. She went to the pub, didn't come home.
It took you over a week to report your daughter missing.
Rachel's nearly 40, I'm not her bloody keeper.
She always lived with you?
On and off. Mostly off.
You want to come in?
It is not unusual for her to hook up with some
dead beat and go on a bender.
But not for this long?
Not without checking in.
-Can I have this? -Yep.
And you tried calling her?
Only about 50 times.
Can I have a look through here?
Yep.
Rachel works on the ski-lifts part-time,
and only in the bloody snow season.
Rachel's a drug user?
She's not a dealer. If that's what you're getting at.
Does she have a car?
She lost her licence.
How does she get home from the pub?
She walks.
It's only about a K down the road.
I'm trawling the road Rachel walks to and from the pub, Rez.
Could be related to what happened to Rose De Vigny.
Copy that, Sarge.
It's me, you goose.
- Yeah, what? - Right.
I want you to leave the call open, okay.
Don't hang it up. Just put the phone in your pocket,
and that way I can listen and record everything.
Why?
Just trust me, okay?
Listen, I'm going to be right here, okay? Not far away.
I won't let anything bad happen to you.
I'm making you my Deputy, Kayden.
That's a very important position.
How much does the Deputy get paid?
There you go.
You're a charger!
Kay, stay where I can see you.
Okay.
We've closed off the road.
Spoke to a couple of witnesses.
Rachel was definitely wearing jeans at the pub with these things on.
I've called hospitals from Mansfield to Benalla.
There's no sign of her.
Okay, what's the name of the guy again that owns this Hyundai?
Lachie Francis, he works up on Buller.
You said he didn't know it had been stolen, right?
Yeah, not until I told him we found it dumped in the bush.
Okay, call Crime Scene. I need them here today.
Then go get this Francis guy and bring him in,
and see if the DNA on the bladder's come back.
Sergeant Whitford.
Hey Sarge, we're about 3K south of where Novak's car was found.
Yeah, and?
And you were right.
There's an area of bush that looks like it's been cleared.
I guess there could have been a drug crop here at some point in time.
Okay, document the site, log its GPS and snap plenty of photos.
- I've got Mr. Francis, Sarge. - Great.
Can you head towards the cells, please.
This him?
Hey, hey, we didn't give you up.
- It wasn't us. - What the ***!
Let's go.
Come on. Come on.
Where the *** are ya?
Huh?
Come on.
Huh?
Russell?
What the hell's going on, Sam? Why are you watching my son?
What are you doing here?
I saw some messages on Kayden's phone. I monitor his apps.
That little shit's meeting the pedo here.
No! Russ!
Hey wait! Russell.
I set this up, okay. It wasn't Kayden.
What do you mean?
I sent Starc those messages,
- pretended to be your boy. Kayden's helping me. - Helping you what?
Well, what do you think? Catch the ***.
You're using my son as bait?
I'm here. He's safe. I've never taken my eyes off.
- Kayden! - Kayden!
Kayden!
- Kays! - Kays!
- Kayden! - Kays!
What?
Where were you?
- I was just taking a piss. - Kayden. Oh shit.
I'm Sam's Deputy, Dad. He gave me 50 bucks.
Come on, mate.
How many drug crops do you look after, Lachie?
I work maintenance at the Alpine Village.
I service the ski-lifts.
Drug Squad aren't too far away.
How long do you reckon those guys will hold out?
Especially the young fella. He's shitting himself.
Now, there's one here near Mitchell's Spur.
Another old one is here on Timber top,
both in the vicinity where a bunch of people went missing.
Who do you wor k for?
I reckon it's not someone you want to disappoint.
Why didn't you tell us your car was stolen?
Didn't know it was gone.
I never use it up in the mountain when I'm working.
Keep it in the garage.
Rachel Griggs. You know her?
Jesus, who doesn't?
She's gone missing.
Left the pub, alone, Sunday before last.
Yeah, no way.
Rachel works on Buller three months of the year.
From all reports, she drinks more than she earns,
but somehow she's got 30 grand in rolled up cash.
No *** way.
I bet it's a pretty lucrative market up there in winter.
Does she deal for you, Lachie? Did she rip you off?
Do I get a phone call? I get a phone call, right?
Maybe you had a fall out over money.
Did you mow her down in your car?
I want that *** phone call.
Drug Squad are here.
Give him his phone call.
Oh, the expensive stuff. What are we celebrating?
Well, I have an announcement.
I took a photo of Helen's painting.
'Nude Rose'!
And I sent it to Benedict Rowland in Melbourne.
- You didn't? - He called me straight away,
demanding to know who the artist was,
and when I told him it was Helen Hartley, he was thrilled.
Are you serious?
Mmm, he wants half a dozen pieces for his gallery.
I don't have half a dozen.
Well you've got four months to get them ready.
Four months? No!
You have to rent out the cottage.
No, you have to keep up the momentum.
You are on the cusp of something amazing. I just know it.
- Damien, give Helen a reading. Reassure her. - No, no.
Yes, you just need some validation. Go on, Damien.
- I'm not really in the right headspace. - Oh nonsense.
- I've had a few drinks. - Well, I'll pay you if you want.
I think I owe you far too much already, Rose.
Oh, just give her a reading.
I'm not a performing *** monkey.
Oh, well, you don't have to be a performing *** monkey,
to know that Helen Hartley is destined for great things.
- Cheers. - Cheers.
***!
No, no, no, no. It's okay. It's okay. They're gone.
Well, you were right.
Grant next door found a pig in his paddock, minus its head.
Any ideas who'd want to do this?
Well, I accused Damien Starc the other day of trying to kill me.
He arced up and called me a pig.
- What do you want to do about it? - Oh, nothing tonight.
I need to be here with Kirra.
First thing tomorrow I'll go see him.
- Okay. - Thanks Brett.
Yeah.
Come on boys.
Jesus Christ!
Where's Mum?
I guess she decided to stay at The Farm.
Why?
Must have been on a roll.
Sorry, Kee.
Your mum, she's really talented.
She is.
Can I sleep here tonight?
You sure can. Come here.
Everything's going to be all right, Kee.
This was just someone letting me know how pissed off they are.
You know who did this?
Pretty sure.
And now they've made their point, they'll leave us alone.
So where were you this evening?
You said you weren't going to be home until 9:00.
You were with Ben. Far out, Kirra.
Yeah, luckily!
Otherwise I would've walked in on that...
...psycho.
Good point.
But you know how your mother feels about you having sex.
Hmm.
For a lesbian convert she's totally stitched up.
Hey, I agree with her.
She's your mum. She's worried about you.
You can't diss her for someone you just met.
You don't get it.
I'm in love with him, Andie.
He's the best thing that's happened to me
since I've gotten to this shit hole.
Come here.
Come here!
Kirra?!
What's going on?
You can't take her!
You going somewhere?
The stupid school camp.
Oh yeah, I forgot about that. I'll give you a lift in.
All good. Lily's mum's picking up at the corner.
How about some breakfast? I can make us some eggs and...
- ...bacon. - Hmm, tempting.
Absolutely.
so excited didn't I tell you?
Yes, perfect timing I would say.
Oh, I guarantee...
It's a dream come true. you won't be disappointed.
Yes, of course. I'll keep you updated.
I'll give you those dates.
Good morning.
I want to talk to you.
- Is this your idea of some sick *** joke? - You're insane.
I'm tired of your *** and your lies.
*** and leave me alone.
Come on you ***. Talk!
You killed him, didn't you? You killed little Luke.
You ***!
Anyone near the bait shop? An assault has been called in. Over.
That *** could have killed me.
I told you he was dangerous and you did nothing.
Did you break in and leave a pig's head on my kitchen bench?
Why would I do that?
You called me a *** pig the other day.
Yeah, you accused me of a whole bunch of ***.
I did not break into your house.
You're going to have to account for your where abouts
from yesterday afternoon, right up until 9:00 PM.
Or you can just ask your wife.
I was with her.
You got to be *** kidding me.
It's him you should be arresting, not me!
You can cool your jets while I do the paperwork.
What's going on, Sarge?
I'm charging him with assault.
Go get a statement from Damien Starc. Go!
Any prints from last night?
He must've worn gloves.
Where are Francis and the crop minders?
Uh! The Drug Squad came and got the minders,
and Francis was bailed out last night.
- Who'd he call? - No idea,
but for a clean skin he's got some powerful friends.
Let's get out of here.
I guess now she realises that I was right,
and Starc sucked her in with all this psychic ***.
She was never sucked in, Brett.
She just wanted him to think that.
I'm not sure about that, you see...
- Haven't you got work to do? - Yeah.
So, you've come to your senses?
I'm releasing you on summons.
You're actually charging me?
Of course I'm bloody charging you.
I just talked to Russell Shanks.
He made a complaint about you.
Using an eight-year-old kid as bait.
- Okay, I made a mistake. - You sure did.
What the hell is it with you in that case?
I know what Starc did!
- It was you I was trying to protect. - I don't need your protection.
Jesus christ!
Hey, it's me again. Kirra went off to camp okay.
I'm home. I'm hoping you'll come home tonight.
Um, we need to talk. Bye.
Lachie, what the *** are you doing?
Ah, what the *** are you doing?
You're on a drug charge and now it's kidnapping.
Lachie, you're making this a whole lot worse for yourself.
Oh ***!
You got a big mouth, Lachie.
Dominic Schaeffer!
- Nothing better to do today? - It's good to see you.
Did you enjoy Lachie's housewarming gift?
You're not here to talk about housewarming gifts or your crop.
I don't give a *** about that crop.
This is about family.
My son, they almost beat him to death, in prison.
I'm sorry that happened to him.
And I'm relieved that he's alive.
Living to see another day.
But we never know what tomorrow will bring.
True.
Very true.
How's your family?
- Andie! - Sam?
Are you okay?
Yeah, yeah, yeah. it's Schaeffer, he's got a gun!
Sam, hurry!
Sam!
What's wrong?
***!
You stupid old man.
Sam?
Sam, what is it? What's wrong?
Heart...
Well, this is a bit embarrassing.
It's just a touch of angina.
Don't *** me, Sam. I just spoke with your doctor.
Don't listen to anything that silly quack tells you.
Congestive heart failure He said it's progressive.
Well he's given me at least another year.
Maybe more if I take it easy.
How long have you known?
A while.
You alright?
Schaeffer admitted to the pig's head, so it wasn't Damien.
Yeah, yeah, yeah. I crossed the line with Damien.
Kayden too.
How did you know where I was?
Well I was filthy on you for charging me.
Then something made me realise that you were right.
My obsession with Damien was destroying everything I cared about.
I was heading to your place to apologise.
Then this car drove past me.
It was Schaeffer.
I recognised him,
so I followed him
And I'm so glad you did.
Me too.
Don't you leave me.
He's a tough old bugger.
How was he when you left?
Still giving me grief.
I'm sorry.
How was last night?
You were obviously on a roll.
I decided to take a break today.
I spoke to Owen, and he agrees with us that they're too young.
What's wrong?
Um...
How did it happen?
Sam's heart attack.
He was out fishing, I think.
- Oh. - Yeah.
Must have been all that exertion.
Yeah, yep.