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Previously on "Recipes for Love and Murder"...

Marius Rabie is dead.

Why would he need an autopsy for something obvious

like drunk driving?

Do they think he was murdered?

- He thinks I'm a killer, Ma. - Stop it!

He cares more about that damn badge

and being like his dead dad than

- he cares about his own family. - Hey, enough!

Did you suspect that Frank was having an affair?

- What? - And then you and Frank met up?

I'm not proud about it, but yes.

You're sleeping with the woman

who was sleeping with the murder victim.

"Just like Frank,

Marius was a sinner who deserved to die."

I had hoped to present you with a title deed

naming Aileen as co-owner of this property.

naming Aileen as co-owner of this property. Once they let us into Marius Rabie's office,

Once they let us into Marius Rabie's office,

we'll begin the sale process!

Honestly, Maria...

Ooh...

You could've dressed better for this.

Maria, you wouldn't believe, we got another...

- When's Dorette's birthday? - What?

Maria, what are you on about?

Dorette's birthday. You did a feature for the Gazette.

Was it in April?

- Hold on. - What's going on?

April 17th but, Maria, why?

Maria?

- Is everything alright? - She just hung up.

Bugger.

An anniversary, maybe.

Gotcha.

It's real, then.

What's going on?

I'm terribly sorry about the mess.

Broken glass is a nightmare to clean up.

Broken glass is a nightmare to clean up. We must get my chicken before the police impound my vehicle.

We must get my chicken before the police impound my vehicle.

Hello, police?

There's an intruder.

Rabie Properties.

Sorry.

Mm, I'll hold.

You often start work at 5 a.m.?

I didn't feel like sleep. How did you know?

I didn't feel like sleep. How did you know? The security gate alerts me when someone enters the code.

The security gate alerts me when someone enters the code.

Come, I've had enough of this. We've gotta talk.

- I'm just busy-- - Now.

Sorry, Maria, but you brought this on yourself.

What? You gonna fix me like I'm a fucked-up Land Rover?

- I'm going to try. - Ah...

It's too painful watching you try and ignore everything.

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

Yes, you do. You're not an idiot.

So, what is it?

No rush.

I can do this all day.

Piet? Piet... Did I just see you arrest Maria?

For breaking and entering.

That hardly seems like much of a crime.

Breaking and entering is a crime.

Marius is dead. He's not gonna press charges, Piet.

- This is Maria. - I know,

but we can't just give everybody the benefit of the doubt

just because we like them.

We can't afford to ignore any possibilities, Regardt.

Not in cases like this.

It's about time we separate our personal business

from police business.

Hey, Jess, just thought you might like to know...

Maria's been arrested. Come to the station.

Okay, okay, fine!

For fuck's sakes!

Before I went to rehab, I was using a lot.

I built up a lot of debt.

I promised I'd deal for them but...

I don't know, I just used it all myself.

And now, I owe them a fortune.

They left me alone in rehab, but the minute I got out

they were hounding me.

They threatened to hurt my mom, to frame Regardt with a crime...

They threatened to hurt my mom, to frame Regardt with a crime... So, you went on a robbing spree the night of the fire?

So, you went on a robbing spree the night of the fire?

I only took stuff

that I know people get money back from the insurance for.

But then I dropped my backpack and I lost my stuff.

And they were getting so mad, and that's... that's why I...

You told them about my stash.

You knew?

It's pretty obvious, yes.

Why did you protect me?

I don't think jail will be very useful for a guy like you.

So, you still owe them?

I promise, no more robberies.

And I'm clean now, I promise you that too.

You can tick that on your therapist card. A-plus.

I don't think I can be your therapist anymore.

That's fine.

After settling my debt, I am leaving town.

I think everyone is better off without me here.

Mom, um, I've gotta go. Okay? Okay, bye.

Mom always panics when Jaco stays out.

He didn't sleep at home last night?

No, he left after dinner.

What's new on Frank and Marius this morning?

I had to know the truth.

And you didn't think of just calling the Deeds Office?

That ghastly man

kept saying they were going to take my house,

and didn't know if he was bluffing, if it was real.

And the not knowing, well... it was just torture.

You're losing your house?

Yes, and...

depending on what they think of the answers I gave to Piet

maybe going to jail.

I mean, really going to jail.

- What were you charged with? - Breaking and entering.

But she just made bail.

So, you're Mrs McClintock, huh?

Yes.

McClintock?

Been looking at this name all morning.

Been looking at this name all morning. It's not one you hear every day.

It's not one you hear every day.

Ay, yes. That's me right there.

I thought Jessie or Hattie would be here.

Did you ask someone to call them?

No, but who bailed me out, Piet?

They're releasing your bakkie now.

I'll get somebody to drop it.

Tell them to be careful with third gear.

It catches a wee bit.

Maria, maybe between here and your house

we can just talk as friends.

How are you?

How are you really?

Sometimes I just wish I never started answering the letters.

Do you remember how peaceful things were?

None of the rest of us wishes that, Maria.

This town needs you.

I think they'd do just fine without me.

I'm beginning to wonder if Eden is really the place for me.

I mean, if I don't have my house...

what is really keeping me here?

Morag, for starters.

Chickens don't live very long, Piet.

Where have you been? I thought you were making breakfast.

Oh, no. Um, I just popped to town.

You should've told me, I'd have come with you.

Well, no, we needed some bacon, so I didn't want to bother you.

I'll cook now.

Marius' assistant contacted me.

Sent through a copy of the deed.

It's official. This house is half yours.

And the rest, once we've dug your brother up

and sealed the case against Maria.

It's everything we wanted.

It's finally happening.

Where's Maria? I heard she was brought in.

She made bail already. She left a while back.

Why was she arrested?

That's confidential, Jessie. You know the rules.

- Mm... - Hey, Jess. You made it.

Um, did you know

that Maria was planning to break into Marius' office?

Um... we need to talk, Regardt.

- Okay. - Outside.

- Hey... - I'm sorry, I can't do this.

You've never minded kissing in public before.

- I'd like to do a bit more-- - No, it's not that, it's just...

I'm sorry. We need to break up.

What?

Jessie...

Jessie, why? What happened?

It's complicated. I just can't do this anymore.

It's not fair on you.

Let's just talk about it, Jess. We can get through--

No, I can't, Regardt.

We want different things.

It's better this way. Please, just try and understand.

Maria! Just in time.

Aileen and I are planning on opening some bubbly

to celebrate the house going on the market.

We're listing the house immediately.

Marius had it all prepared along with some pre-approved buyers.

It should fetch a pretty penny, don't you think?

It should fetch a pretty penny, don't you think? Oh, and dinnae fret...

Oh, and dinnae fret...

Your share will be sent over once it's off our hands.

So very kind of you, Aileen.

So generous.

You should start packing. We need you out by next week.

- It's only business, after all. - Business?

Is it?

It always feels very, very personal to me.

Officer, I must ask...

Is any foul play suspected in Marius' death?

Oh, for goodness' sake, Gordon!

♪ Somebody took the sun away ♪

♪ And they left me in ♪

♪ Industrial grey ♪

It's going to be okay.

♪ There isn't a day ♪

♪ I don't love you ♪

♪ Are we gonna get up ♪

♪ Are we gonna stay on the floor... ♪

You said in your statement

that Georgie has been seeing you for a few months.

For religious counselling, yes.

Georgie has been struggling with her faith. She needed

a safe space to explore her relationship with God.

And, did Frank know about her safe space?

No, of course not.

Leaving the Adventist Church

would've meant leaving Frank too. Georgie couldn't risk that.

You care about her a great deal?

Absolutely.

She's a woman of God who has been through a great deal.

Do you love her, Father?

- Of course. - Not in a priestly way, but...

are you in love with her?

I'm a priest.

And what if Frank found out she was lying to him,

sneaking off... What if he saw the two of you together

and jumped to the conclusion you were having an affair?

- We're not. - What if he thought you were?

Threatened you, threatened to tell your church.

Even the scandal of it would destroy you, wouldn't it?

I know you're desperate to solve your case, Officer,

but I didn't kill Frank.

I can swear on the Bible, if you like.

That won't be necessary, but just stay in town for now.

Well, I'm not going anywhere.

I heard that Frank was having an affair.

How did you hear that?

From Georgie.

Please keep it to yourself, Father, but yes.

Did Georgie ever suspect anything?

Never mentioned a Jackie Baloyi to you?

No, never.

Interesting. Jackie?

I-- I thought that...

her and that chap who worked with her, they were an item.

Who, Leonard?

He's always singing her praises.

I must've gotten the wrong end of the stick.

Come.

- How can I help? - I just came to get some clarity

on part of your statement about when you found Marius' car.

This one is intense.

It reminds me of Marius' car, the one you found.

Oh, artwork's my other lens. A photograph captures a moment,

but a painting captures emotion.

This one is processing the tragedy that I witnessed.

Mm...

And this one?

Eden is burning... That's quite something.

- That fire was so beautiful. - Beautiful?

Look, I know a fire is destructive and deadly,

but it's beautiful, transformative.

African green pigeon.

That's about 10km north of Eden, that picture.

- You know your way around. - Eden is in my blood.

- Do you have any more photos? - Of birds? Hundreds.

I built my own darkroom in my basement

so I can work on my own photographs.

A darkroom?

It's been a while since I heard about anyone doing that.

Well, living alone, a man needs a hobby.

Did you take any more pictures

at the crime scene when Marius died?

If you did, they could really help us.

I'll have a look at my negatives and see if I find any.

Is there anything in particular that you're looking for?

We'd just like to see whatever you have.

Khaya, grabbing some lunch?

I've been meaning to ask... How's Maria?

The arrest was a bit of a shock, but she's alright.

Arrest? Surely you don't think

Maria's involved in anything serious?

Maria's capable of everything and anything

she sets her mind to.

Jessie, you're here.

Maria, I can't believe they arrested you.

Arrested you?

Not for murder, I'm afraid, despite your best efforts.

Maria, are you okay? This place is in a state.

And you? Are you fine?

I'm good, honestly. It's just...

It's a bit of a mess, that's all.

I've decided to help her start packing

by emptying a few cupboards.

Hey, Jess.

- Hattie, hi. - Are you with Maria?

Yes, she's...

We're gonna work from here today.

Of course.

You'll be okay with the editorial work?

I've handled it on my own for several years,

I'm fairly sure I can manage one more afternoon.

Jessie, what is going on?

You can talk to me, you know.

Oh, um... There is something I must tell you.

When I was at the police station,

I saw the interview transcripts

- Klaasen was busy with. - Mm-hm?

I know who Frank was having an affair with... Jackie.

Jackie?

- With Frank? - Mm-hm.

That-- Ooh...

I wonder how Khaya's feeling right now.

I mean, Georgie.

Poor Georgie. I don't think I'd like to know

who my partner's cheating on me with.

Nobody wants to know that.

Jackie? Wow.

She must be the primary suspect, then?

I'll do a background check, see what I can find.

Mm...

Hm.

Dear Tannie Maria,

you helped me once and it changed my life.

I need your help again.

You see, I'm in love, Tannie.

But I worry.

Some of my family aren't all that comfortable.

They tell me that it doesn't belong here...

Two men loving one another.

They tell me that stuff is for the city.

So tell me, Tannie, how can I convince them that...

I'm as natural as vellies and sunburn?

Please, Tannie.

I know that you'll have a recipe

that can make things really awesome again.

Sincerely, Just an Oke.

- Jessie? - Hm?

How about we get out of here for a bit?

I need to go see a man about an ostrich.

Come in.

Khaya, I brought the chain-of-evidence paperwork

for Marius Rabie.

Thought it would be best to bring it myself.

Thank you.

About your confession... You and Frank?

- It's hard to digest. - I know.

I know it was a shock, but I wanted to tell you the truth.

We were getting really close, and I value what we have, Khaya.

So, I wanna be open and honest with you.

Completely. No secrets.

I told Regardt and Piet everything I could think of.

There's nothing wrong about being honest.

So, why don't you come over tonight

So, why don't you come over tonight and we can have some wine and just relax?

and we can have some wine and just relax?

Some reports for you to sign off on, sir.

Mm.

Are you ever going to tell me what's wrong?

- I broke up with Regardt today. - What?

Oh, Jessie! I'm sorry. Why? What happened?

I don't wanna talk about it right now.

Right.

Well, let's talk about the case, then.

Jaco... Would you say you know him pretty well?

I mean, do you think that he may have killed Marius?

The police seem to be taking him seriously as a suspect.

Have you spoken to him recently?

I can see him stealing some things, but that's about it.

You're in support group with him. Has he said anything there?

I actually haven't been in a while.

I should go tonight.

- Maria? - Hm?

You're not really gonna leave, are you?

I don't know, Jessie. I really don't.

I always imagined I'd be the one leaving,

then coming back to tell you all about it.

Thank you so much for informing us that you're back in town.

Are-- Are there any updates on the case?

I know that the other...

Frank's mistress has been identified.

Has she not been arrested?

Well, you'd have to speak to the detective about that.

But he'll be out shortly. He's just... busy.

Georgie, I need to say this...

I am profoundly sorry for the pain that I've caused.

My involvement with Frank... It was a mistake.

It was a lapse in judgement which I regret every single day.

I didn't mean to hurt anybody,

especially not you or your family.

My actions, my secrecy...

they've weighed heavily on me.

And if I could turn back time, I would do everything differently.

I will pray for you.

For healing. For peace.

But I will pray for me...

That I'm not consumed with anger and rage...

that I rip your eyes from your face

and shove them down your throat.

Why has she not been arrested?

Adultery is not against the law.

Oh...

- Hello. - Hi.

- Are you Gideon? - Yes.

We've never met, but my friend Doep says

We've never met, but my friend Doep says you have the very best ostrich in the Karoo.

you have the very best ostrich in the Karoo.

It's exactly what I need for a recipe.

- Are you... Tannie Maria? - Yes.

Wait! Wait there!

Something I said?

Maybe he's getting a newspaper for you to autograph.

Don't be daft.

Probably wants to correct me on something I got wrong.

I get a lot of mail like that.

This... this is me.

- You? - Yes.

- The sex cake? And it worked? - Yes.

- That cake was to die for. - It changed my life.

- That cake was to die for. - It changed my life. - Aw... - If it hadn't been for you,

- Aw... - If it hadn't been for you,

my best friend would still be Jemima over there, but now...

Now I have Nige.

Do you mean Nigel, the retired pathologist?

Yeah, how do you know Nige?

He helped the police with Frank and Marius' murders.

Yes, yes. Nige!

Nige, come and meet Tannie Maria and...

Jessie September, investigative journalist.

- Hello, lovely to meet you. - Lovely to meet you too.

I'm so interested in asking you a few questions.

I'm so curious about forensics.

Let's go inside. I can make you a cup of tea, Tannie Maria.

- Oh, I don't know-- - Yes, please.

This way.

This way. Thank you so much.

Thank you so much.

That's it, you're free to go.

Hasn't all that been processed already?

- Doesn't hurt to check again. - Suit yourself.

Boss, I need your help obtaining a warrant.

A warrant? For what?

Leonard. I would like to take a closer look

at what goes on in his house, especially that darkroom,

at what goes on in his house, especially that darkroom, but I need a warrant and I need backup.

but I need a warrant and I need backup.

Leonard? What's the probable cause?

Painting of Marius' car and the town on fire.

And the tendency to take pictures of things

other than just birds, like attendees at a memorial service.

- And a bad feeling. - Just leave it with me.

Jaco...

One of the best ways of determining the time of death

One of the best ways of determining the time of death is by looking at the potassium

is by looking at the potassium

in the vitreous fluid in the eye.

Oh?

You must have a very strong stomach to do that kind of work.

Well, that's why I'm a vet now.

I don't mind helping out every now and then,

but doing that all day, every day? It was just too sad.

And putting your hands inside cows and horses, that's happier?

Much happier.

Especially if I get to help foals and calves into the world.

I can't help thinking about Marius' death.

I believe his face turning black

was a dead giveaway of him being poisoned.

Did you spot that immediately?

That was spotted before I even got there.

It was Leonard who pointed it out.

It still seems odd that it was only so close to the surface.

But I noted all of that in my report.

Here you go, Tannie.

I hope whoever that recipe is for, it really helps.

Thank you, I hope so too.

I put all my photographs

of the African green pigeon for you in a box upstairs.

Kasin...

Leonard, what is this?

Why do you have so many pictures of Jackie?

Those are reference pictures of a series of portraits

that I'm planning to do.

Jackie, she's such an inspiration, you know.

- My muse. - Reference pictures?

Leonard, this looks more like surveillance photos.

These are way beyond reference photos, Leonard.

That's harassment. There are whole TikTok accounts

warning others about people like you.

This is art. This is... This is what I do.

I capture life as it is.

Unposed, natural.

I promise you, it's nothing sinister.

We'll take these photos

and we'll search the house for any more.

Dear Just an Oke...

we are going to put together something

that is 100% made in the Karoo.

The best ostrich there is, and something

that's maybe a little bit unusual around these parts.

But wouldn't life be boring

if we all cooked our ostrich the same way?

Mm...

You're going to need to boil your vinegar, white wine,

water, spring onion and tarragon mixture.

Then let it simmer and reduce.

This sauce is one that might not be obvious at first...

but it grows on you.

Put the bowl in a pot of simmering water to heat.

Add some egg yolks.

Not too much heat, and there's no need to rush.

It's the same when you tell people

things they might not expect to hear.

Piet, is everything okay?

I need to talk to you about something important.

Give them time.

- Are they all of me? - Yes.

Seems Leonard has been observing you for quite some time.

If you don't want your sauce to split...

Oh...

Oh, well.

You be careful, Jackie. We don't yet know the full extent

of his fascination with you.

But here's a little secret...

Even if things don't go the way you planned,

it's possible to save them.

You can bring a sauce back with just a little persuasion.

Mm...

Nice.

And you can convince your family you're right

with a little persuasion too.

Nigel's been working very hard lately.

- I'm very proud of him. - And so you should be.

He's a smart man.

I'm certain of it.

Your sauce is nearly there now.

So, add some butter. Watch how it really transforms

into something magical at the last minute.

Mm...

- The sauce, yes. - The sauce...

Having put all that time and effort into the sauce

the steaks are just a quick sear on the hot griddle.

Two delicious stars of the show, unmistakeably Karoo.

It feels a wee bit like a last supper.

Doesn't it, Morag?

Uh, before we eat...

I just-- I just wanna...

I just wanna say...

Nigel is moving in with me.

Here.

Does this mean we get...

family discount during lambing season?

Absolutely.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

- Khaya... - Yeah?

I see you've got a new set of tyres. That's a recent change.

I had to replace them. Got slashed one night.

Was it the same night this photo was taken?

- Where did you get this? - Leonard.

Zindzi...

You okay, baby?

Let's talk tomorrow.

Mama loves you so much.

I found all this in Jakkie's room.

Regardt, what's all that?

This is Marius' stuff, Ma.

He kept lying to my face.

- Regardt! - Ma...

Regardt, you can't go to the police.

You have to promise me.

Deal with this yourself and help your brother.

I can't make that promise, Ma.

If Jaco's involved in this stuff, I can't just cover it up.

It's what your pa would've done.

No, it's not, Ma. Dad was a good cop.

Your pa knew when to turn a blind eye.

Regardt!

Regardt, please don't do this!

Jaco, anything you want to say before you leave us?

It's a safe space.

Uh...

I've made mistakes. Big ones.

I've hurt the people I care about.

I've lied, I've stolen...

Even from my own brother.

Something really valuable.

And now I don't know how to fix it.

Admitting our mistakes is the first step.

It's about facing them, not running away.

I thought my till was short R50 when you came past last week.

Not now, Lucille.

I want to make things right,

I'm just scared that it's too late.

We all know what it's like to mess something up badly.

To feel like we're unworthy of forgiveness.

Yes.

We do.

It was great seeing you again tonight. I've missed you.

Oh, I'm... I'm sorry.

I haven't felt very... groupy.

That's nothing to be sorry about.

You can visit me even if you don't feel like group.

Oh, I wouldn't want to bother you.

Khaya told me you'd been arrested.

You wanna sit a bit longer and catch me up?

Hm?

Sure.

Tough night tonight?

Mm, difficult childbirth, but all healthy in the end.

Mm, difficult childbirth, but all healthy in the end. I waited until baby was out.

I waited until baby was out.

I didn't want to leave Christine alone to handle that.

- That's kind of you, Ma. - It's what we do, hey?

Ma, I need to apologise.

I've been very hard on you about Craig, and I'm sorry.

I understand, Jessie,

and I do appreciate you looking out for me.

But I also just want to be happy, Jess.

Like Regardt makes you happy, hm?

Actually, I broke up with him.

What? Why?

Honestly, the more I think about it...

He wants to carry on living the exact life he has now.

He wants to stay in his parents' house and be a cop like his dad.

And I don't know if I'll stay in Eden at all.

I just feel like I'll end up hurting him really badly,

and he doesn't deserve that.

Well, you know...

we all get hurt, Jess. That's part of loving.

Risking being hurt.

- But that sucks, Ma. - Yes.

Yes, it does.

It's so peaceful here, it would almost fool you.

Yeah, that's the trick.

My father always told me to be like a duck.

Keep calm on the surface, and paddle like hell underneath.

- Sounds like a wise man. - Oh...

Clever, definitely.

Intelligent, yes. I'm not so sure about wise.

Why are you here?

In the Karoo.

Because I didn't like where I was before.

Good answer.

So many come here.

We blow into town like tumbleweed, but...

Can tumbleweed ever really belong to a place?

Does it have a home.

You wanna belong somewhere?

How about right here?

It would be so beautiful, Maria.

Um, I'm sorry...

No problem.

The offer will always be there.

There's something else, though, I need to tell you, about Jaco.

Regardt's Jaco? What about him?

I was with Jaco.

Not just together, but... together.

And Regardt doesn't know.

- Oh... - I've betrayed Regardt, Ma,

and I don't know how to face it.

Jessie, we all make mistakes, my love.

This is gonna tear them apart, their whole family.

And what if Regardt hates me?

Regardt, he may be hurt, yes.

But the truth is better than a hidden lie.

No matter how painful.

Jaco, you have to come with me.

I don't have a choice anymore, man.

Mom found Marius' things.

There's something I need to tell you.

- No. What? - Reg, please...

- What? Say it! - Please.

The night of the fire, I was...

I was stealing from people.

Different houses...

My bag was getting heavy,

so I dropped it outside the guesthouse.

I climbed the wall to see what they had, and--

No. Just stop, Jaco!

- Give your confession to Piet. - No, wait!

What I saw, was Frank.

Face down, in the swimming pool.

I tried giving him mouth-to-mouth,

just like you showed me.

Come on, Frank!

But...

I realised I was putting my mouth

over the mouth of a dead man.

I wanted to be sick.

He was so cold, and like something alien, and...

not a real human being anymore.

I kept thinking of you and Dad.

You finding Dad.

I'm so fucking sorry that happened to you.

You kept me from seeing him, you wanted to save me from that.

And I never said thank you.

Jaco Snyman, you're under arrest

for being in possession of stolen property.

You don't have to say anything,

but anything you do say can and will be used against you

in a court of law.