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What are you doing?

You never said.

You never said you were going to burn it down.

Don't let the kid out on bail.

Keep him in.

Even if it's just a few days, I need some time.

The bench have decided we will grant bail.

Peter Burton came into my court today.

Asked me for a favor.

You don't owe Peter Burton anything.

Yeah, you of all people know that that just isn't true.

Thank you.

You alright, son?

Sonny Higgins. He smacked me when I pegged around that corner.

Which way did he go? I don't know.

One minute I'm minding my own and the next... I know Higgins. Come with us.

We'll take a statement and get a warrant.

Done.

I'll beat them all up their own game.

Bloody hell, Jack, you have had a week to sort this.

It's not my fault nobody does any washing in this house.

Excuse me. You've got hands, haven't you? Half a brain cell in there. It's

beyond you to figure it out yourself.

Right.

Dust this off. You'll be fine.

I'm wearing that.

It stinks.

Oh, God.

I will put it in the washing. Dad will come and get it later.

Yes, Dad.

Oh, he's gone to school already. General Pritch called the troops in early.

Oh, my God. She's dressed and ready without a nuclear meltdown in sight.

What's wrong?

I've got horrible period pains and I feel like shit.

Oh, babe.

A .K .A. can I get a day off school? You, zippy.

But I'm going in, though, aren't I, wank splash?

Language!

It's been the past few days.

It's not an excuse of mine, but nevertheless.

Try it.

See?

No matter how old and grumpy you get, you'll always be my baby back -a -boo.

Right, how'd you get?

Look, can we get a dog? Jack, come on.

Look. I can't look, babe, I'm late.

Cockapoo called Spike. I'll feed him, I'll walk him, I promise.

Over my dead body.

Now go on.

Wait. Here.

Love you.

I'm sure by now you've all heard about the terrible incident involving a member

of our Upper Six cohort and that you'll all join me in sending our thoughts to

Ned's family.

As this is a criminal matter, we have a liaison officer from East Wales Police

here just for a chat. Quiet please!

I understand this is emotional.

As Head of Welfare, my door is open.

come and see me. I offer pastoral care and I can arrange contact with Miss

Gallagher, the school counsellor.

This wasn't a prolonged assault.

At 2am in Mojo's, my client admits she was holding a bottle but denies

brandishing.

Catherine has a successful career in the public eye as a model and influencer.

This case has put a strain on her reputation.

Richmond fucking sausage licks my life. At least I can afford filler, you ugly

tramp. Is that right, is it? Why don't we come outside later? Sit down, Miss

Taylor. This is a court of law. You'll get your chance to tell your side in due

course. In the meantime, remain seated and allow my learned friend to speak.

If you can't manage that, I'll... Let's

break and just allow everyone to calm down, shall we?

Back in 15. Court, stand, please.

Derek's stepping into court floor.

Everything okay?

I've just got to deal with something.

We've got trials listed all day. Can it wait?

In ten years, I've never vacated last minute.

I've sorted your replacement chair. Please, just give me this one.

I don't know if he's going to wake up.

Doctors operated on him for hours last night.

Police aren't going to let him get away with it.

The police haven't got a clue.

They've been here all morning questioning me.

I can tell by the way they're talking, they've just written him off as a wrong

-un. Oh, I'm sure that's not what they think. It is.

That's what they're saying, that his gang, that he's tied up in all sorts.

Then would you know if he was?

Of course I would.

I don't bloody know, Clare.

I'm scared.

He's my baby.

You've got to get some sleep, Sarah.

Trust the police to do their work.

Nobody talks to the police.

But you know people, Clare.

They know you.

Please, I'm begging you.

Find out what happened.

I'll do what I can.

Now? Sorry, I mean, Mr Lewis -Jones.

I'm just really freaked out.

Come in, come in, that's why I'm here.

I just keep thinking, why Ned?

I've been Googling survivor's guilt. I think I got a... I mean, we were just

having a laugh and now someone's been shot.

You were there?

Now, at the wearer's party the night of the fire?

Um, no.

I'm looking for Pete Burton.

You in?

Don't know him.

Really? I don't know who you're talking about, love.

Whoever he ain't, yeah.

Hello.

Go through to the other room.

I thought he wasn't here.

Amen, God, love.

everywhere and nowhere at the same time.

Time was.

There's one in every chippy, every Chinese pub, taxi office even.

Everyone just thinned them back now.

Can't afford the contract. It's hardly worth emptying once a year, a little

a week.

I need to talk to you about Ned, I'm pleased.

Well, I tried to do that, but he didn't listen to you.

And now that lad's been shot and left for dead, isn't he? And I want to know

who. I'll make two of it.

I know you had something to do with this piece.

What are you doing here, Claire?

You follow me into the ladies, try and scare me, order me about.

And then he shot two hours later.

What am I supposed to think?

That you would have been more used to that lad yesterday than you are today.

I told you to keep him safe. Am I supposed to think that's because you're

sort of concerned citizen?

But you don't listen.

Because you think I'm rotten. I know you are.

Get out of here, Claire.

Where this goes next, it don't involve the law.

Nice. Come on, you know how it works.

I mean, you used to, before you got all airs and graces.

You worshipped, you stuck shells in a warehouse for a living.

Better than what you do.

You think if you cosy up and you play cricket, they're going to let you into

their club?

No matter how many of us you lock up, Magistrate, they are never going to let

you in.

Don't forget.

I know who you are.

Go on, off you run.

Back to your... your school teacher and your cul -de -sac.

Once you don't forget to double -lock your doors.

Christ. Oh, shit.

Hey. Hiya.

Just pick your knees up for Jack.

Yeah, no bugger.

I'd better get off. School's a chaos.

Yeah, of course.

Hey, everything all right? Yep, fine.

Claire? I'm all right, pal.

I've just... Been to see Sarah at the hospital.

I'm going to take him over a curry.

I don't even know if they like curry.

I don't even know how I can cook a curry.

Sit down. School can wait.

Come on.

Sit down.

How is Sarah?

Oh, I've broken.

Angry? Scared?

Do they know anything yet?

No.

Police are already asking about Ned.

Ned? No.

He's a good kid.

We don't know what they do when we're not looking, Al.

Yeah, um... I don't want to add to your woes, but Nell came into the welfare hub

earlier.

I think she was at the warehouse party the night of the fire.

Becca said she was at Nell's the night of the party, didn't she?

Yeah.

I can't stand her.

Here's me thinking we've turned a corner and she's lying to our faces.

Go easy on her. I don't want her to feel like she can't talk to us. Oh, you

think I'm being too hard on her, do you?

No, I'm not saying... I think maybe we both are.

Look, I don't want to lose her.

It's one last push until she flies to the next completely.

Yeah, you're right.

It's not for all of the last hurdle, eh?

See you in there today, Al.

It was horrible.

It's all you want is for him to be safe and happy at the end of the day, innit?

That's all that matters.

Chocolate shake.

Thought it was your favourite.

I'll have it, then.

Do you want something else?

Orion's banging.

Kinder Weller's on the special, too. Fuck the milkshakes.

You're right.

What's up?

Whole school's going nuts about Ned.

Special welfare, assembly, police, everywhere.

Eleanor's mum's a nurse.

Telling everyone Ned's in a coma. They don't know if he'll wake up.

Did she say that?

That he might die? Well, no -one knows.

I can't respond to it.

What, you heard?

Your boys talking about who they think did it?

Sonny.

You're joking.

What for? Why?

Because I love you.

Is this real?

You'd think I'd bring you a fig.

Fig for me?

How much was this?

No, no, no, no, no.

We don't worry about money, not me and you.

You like it, right? I love it.

It's too much, though.

Stop worrying so much.

There's nothing to worry about, not anymore.

No, I want you to take this back.

Look at me. Look at me.

Look at my eyes.

You've got nothing to worry about.

Now you say it.

What's there to worry about?

Slow down. Where did Glyn find her?

In Ned's bedroom.

Have you called the police?

No. Glyn's terrified that you'll get Ned into more trouble. I don't know what to

do. I'm sitting by your bedside going out my bloody mind.

Okay, sir.

Listen. Is Glyn at home? I was going to pop over anyway.

Oh, no. Someone's at the door.

All right!

Look, I'll talk to Glyn, all right?

Just, um, don't worry.

Smells good.

Shouldn't. I'm cooking it.

What can I do for you, PC Wilson, and... This is PC Clark.

They were a witness at one of your trials, I believe.

Oh. Oh, public indecency, Mr Grundy and the wheelie bin.

That's it, Your Worship.

It's Claire outside the court. Come in.

You were presiding at Ned's bail hearing, is that right?

I was.

Sitting with Derek and Mary.

I'm told by court security that Peter Burton made an appearance in the public

gallery that day.

He did.

Any idea why he'd be interested in Ned Humphreys?

He came to speak to me.

Tried to warn me off, granting Ned bail.

Well, Burton tried to intimidate you. I thought so.

In hindsight, I should have listened to him. If I hadn't, none of this would

have happened.

Burton is definitely involved.

It appears that he may own the warehouse that burnt down. Not straightforward,

various shell companies, but from what we hear, it was his.

And that's voted for him to go after him. So if we can establish a connection

between Ned and Burton, then it's clear what happened here.

Well, that's circumstantial.

He tried to get me to keep him in.

This morning, he said he didn't want Ned shot.

I went and spoke to him again.

And how did that happen?

Well, I thought the same as you, and I wanted to see what he knew.

On behalf of the family, I'm a friend of Salah's. Yeah, well, you're helping

nobody by bulldozing around a police investigation.

will bring a charge, then do your job.

If he's making a step in this, it's not because he's a good Samaritan.

St Pete isn't a nice man.

Yeah, thank you. I know that.

Right.

We'll be in touch, Claire.

Thank you.

I want you to do something for me.

Yes, boss.

I want you to not fuck it up.

You won't, man.

Do you know where Akron lives?

Albanian, Akron.

He lives down in Pilden, eh?

Fifty gal are close.

I want you to park up the street and watch his house.

I want who comes and who goes, and when.

You're late.

Is everyone okay, boss?

Six o 'clock at the office.

Just me or everyone?

No. Tell everyone who needs to know.

Got a take? We'll drive it in.

You don't touch it.

That's what I'm for.

I dare try and hand you a bag on broad daylight. You should shoot me there and

then for being a tout.

You're a good lad, Sonny, I guess.

I'm so sorry, Ken.

Come in, love.

This way.

And he definitely hasn't got a job?

Catching animals away?

No, we discussed it.

Said we'd cover him till he got through his exams.

There's no need to spend five a year in there.

I found it under the bed.

There's almost a grand here.

And these are brand new.

Ned's size.

Yeah. You need to tell the police.

With what they're like, they'll get the wrong idea.

Use it against him.

Well, that's a lot of cash on a school kid.

What's the right idea?

Ned's a good boy.

Little playground celebrity Becca used to chase around the houses.

That's him. Still is.

Yeah, I remember.

His cheeky little face.

People would stop me in the street, you know, when he was tiny.

You're Ned's dad.

All right, Neddy?

Same in school.

Popular with the football lot, nerds, whoever.

Alice says the teachers love him.

Look, whatever he's involved in, he can still get out. It's not too late.

Something happened the night of the fire.

I haven't mentioned it to Sarah.

To be honest with you, I'm worried all of this is going to set her back,

you know?

She's been sober a year now.

Oh, yeah, she's going to need a lot of help through this.

What is it?

What happened?

Morning after.

My van was parked on the corner and I never park it there.

People bump you coming round from Woodland Park.

It's a nightmare.

Are you sure it moved?

Certain.

Anyone else got a key?

No. Mine was on the hook inside.

I'm telling you.

I parked over there.

Do you think Ned borrowed it?

Ned can't drive.

No licence.

Give him one less and he shut his eyes at a roundabout.

Never again, I said.

So did he.

And Sarah doesn't drive the van.

It's nothing, right?

I'm just overthinking stuff.

The stress.

Oh, stress can't pick up a van and move it 20 yards, can it?

Hell of a day, Rodger.

Should have stuck with primary.

Listen, Alan, I have to tell you, it's been flagged that Becca wasn't at any of

her lessons this afternoon.

Oh, right.

Half the six form have used it as an excuse to skive in fairness.

Yeah, of course.

Yeah, thanks, Rod. I'll have a word with her tonight.

Save you, boy.

Save you in there.

Oh, sorry, Claire.

I was out there then. Absolutely sparkle.

Big night?

Oh, lovely night.

Reckon I might have had a full eight hours.

And nothing but two cappy sons.

And a spellbinding sleeve of painkillers.

If the police are convinced it is Burton...

Likely it is. It's not him.

To get me wrong, the poor bastards do a hero's job of a thankless task.

They've saved my life twice, fair play.

But when it comes to proper investigation, they'll back up the wrong

squirrel falls out.

Then bang it off a table till it begs to be handcuffed. They're not all like

that, Dave. Some of them are very committed to their local rugby team and

lot for charity for the kids.

You're a funny fucker, you know that? I'll be trying.

So you didn't see anything unusual on the night of the fire?

I found this blowing around out there, early morning after.

What's that about?

That's it out.

I know no one around here's got enough for it to burn.

I don't see how this affects us.

Taking us off half the spot, asking around about some fire.

It comes straight from the think.

As far as you're concerned, he says if the sun shines, who gets food and who

gets fucked? There was nothing in the warehouse.

No one knew it belonged to him.

Maybe it was an accident.

A coincidence.

I don't believe in coincidences.

I wanted to talk to that kid and he gets shot.

So someone's making a coincidence, aren't they?

I want to find out who.

And I will pay that to whoever can bring me the truth.

Alright? No rumours.

No maybe this, no maybe that.

Triple check before you come to me.

Alright?

Fuck off.

What? Was it product you were keeping on the way out?

Someone licked our food?

Tried to make it look like a fire?

Worse. Cash, payments.

Waiting till we moved across the bridge.

A lot?

No one sees what money is.

Right? What it's for.

They think it's for buying stuff they want, shit they don't need.

Five minutes after they get it.

But my money... My money's fuel.

I will find who took it.

Where were you Sunday night?

You asking what I think you are?

You all right?

What is this?

I don't know. You tell me.

Well, you think I did this? Well, I just asked you a question and you've just

answered me with three more.

You all right, sonny?

Look at me.

You know me.

Where do you think you're going?

To find out who did this and to drag him back here.

I hear you, boss.

Unlike every other twat here, I hear everything you say.

Dude, you were looking for me. For you?

There's a warrant now, babe.

Reckon I'd save you lots of hassle.

Jackson Higgins.

Don't call me Sonny.

Jackson Higgins?

Warrant not backed. The bail issued 7 .30 last night.

The shoplifting matter?

I'm not handing myself in.

Trying to make sure you put the caps on me.

French comes on me. Look at the size of him.

Massive. And I make him dummy a boss topping.

Well, then.

Dan. Can I have a talk?

No, ask your mum.

Alan Lewis Jones.

Yeah? Penny first date recovery.

Okay.

Can you... Please, Jack. Can you just give me a minute?

Thank you.

Just, um, get on with your homework or something. I'll be back now, all right?

No, no, no, no, no, no.

This is all wrong. I have an arrangement.

You can't take the car. I just did.

Well, give me a week.

50 each to look the other way. I've got cash. We're not the ones who pay, mate.

And even if we were, do we even have it? Here? Now?

In cash?

Well, no, but I could. I can get it. I just need a couple of days.

Look, you're not the first one we've done today, mate. And guess what? No one

ever comes out shouting, I'm broke, take my car.

That's why we do this.

Look, if you've got it, phone them and pay up.

Go and pick your car up from the pound tomorrow.

And if I can't do that just yet?

After a week, we sell your car to reclaim the debt.

But if the car's worth more than the debt?

Well, then we phone the Guinness Book of Records. It's the most anyone's ever

paid for a ship box gone.

Car, um, needs a service.

They've taken it for a service.

Yeah. Good.

Good, good, good, good.

Oh, no.

Yep.

Um... Bec, um, I spoke to Mr Pritchard. He said you weren't in any lessons this

afternoon.

I think we need to talk.

With Mum.

Great.

We can tell her how you've had our car towed by bailiffs in full view of the

street.

Oh, OK, no, I can explain. I think I've got the gist.

Bag, please.

Your mum's got a lot on at the moment. She doesn't need any more... Just let me

start it, OK?

It is now.

Hiya, Mum.

Hiya.

Everything OK?

Tip -top?

Right, Dad?

Yeah, tip -top.

Right, you weirdos.

You all right, then?

Yeah, just late for bloody work, I suppose.

Becca, before we run, can we have a chat?

Al, do you want to...? Yeah, yeah.

Right.

I want you to know you can talk to me, right?

If something's on your mind.

Thanks, Mum.

If I think of anything, you'll be the first to know.

What? Look, you're not in trouble, but I know you were in a knell the night of

the warehouse party. It's not what you think. If you were at the party, it's

okay.

I'm here to listen, not to judge.

I wasn't at the party.

I was with my boyfriend.

Oh.

Right.

Were you going to tell me?

I don't know.

I wasn't sure if it was real.

What was his name? You don't know him. He's not from school.

Why do you know him, then? Dunno. Just from around.

How did you meet him? God, Mum, this is why I don't tell you anything.

Sorry. I'm your mum. I can't help it. You were in nappies two minutes ago, I

swear.

Is he nice to you? Do you like him?

Bring him round.

I'd love to meet him. Mum, no way.

Why? What do you think I'm going to do?

Come on back.

All right, I'll ask him.

Shit.

Hmm.

fuck we're doing this for?

I have another energy drink, Paul.

I've had three.

Spinning out.

Just have another energy drink and shut your mouth. They're not working.

Maybe we shouldn't have smoked that joint. Use it, all right? Use the force,

Luke. Listen, I know why we're here.

You don't. I know why this is important.

Shut up, dude.

We ain't been told shit.

I know because I'm smart.

I keep my eyes open. I'm always thinking.

All right, so why have we sat outside some poor gaffer out like a pair of

pricks?

Agron has something to do with the warehouse burning down, OK?

A month ago, I was down the dock with my roach bowl.

Don't it?

Catch anything? That's not the point. The point is, all right, I saw Agron

and St Pete stashing product into the warehouse.

What paper shit?

What do you think, bro? They're not fucking greengrocers.

They ain't moving Brussels sprouts.

What?

Boss, have product stashed in the warehouse that went up in flames, OK?

Ah, go on, did it.

Mm -hm.

Do you know what I'm saying?

Shit, did it.

Where? Write the time down.

What time is it?

It's only four o 'clock, man, at the top in the corner.

Nice one, Sherlock. What?

Thought you lot all swandered at five to ten. Not me. Got reports to read.

Early bird in the worm, eh?

Call me a bird again, I'll have you arrested for contempt.

Mel, can I ask a technical question?

Ooh, a bit early for that.

Is it possible to look at a police bundle from an old case?

IDPC. Got a horrible feeling I got something wrong on a pet form.

Woke up in a cold sweat this morning at 2am. Well, in the last six months, it'll

still be on my system.

Er, is it possible to have a look?

You know, peace of mind. What was the case?

Arthur Humphrey's first listing.

He was the best.

I was more of a Robbie girl myself.

Oh, you dirtbag.

Right.

There we are.

Park your bum down there.

Have a look.

But if you are going to change anything on that platform, copy in Miss Brain or

I'll be for it.

Our dresses all match up. It's just late -night anxiety.

Ah, I know the feeling.

I owe you one, Mel.

I'll bring you a cheese toastie for lunch. On me.

Lovely.

Who's next?

Jackson Higgins, alias Sonny. Files on your system.

Don't I recognise that name?

Possibly. We're a popular venue with a good many regulars.

The dog guy.

Has he done it again?

Hang on now.

Serial dog killers are rare, even in Newport.

Let's see what he's got for us.

Bring him in.

Can you confirm that you are Jackson Higgins, date of birth the 5th of the

2001, currently residing at flat 32A Alice Road?

I am. Mr Higgins, you're here today charged with theft from a shop. How do

plead? Guilty.

Thank you. Please sit.

Let's hear from the defence.

As you can see from CCTV footage, this wasn't a premeditated crime.

My client made a spur -of -the -moment, impulsive decision when he realised he'd

forgotten his card.

Can I speak?

Go ahead, Mr Higgins.

Look, my old neighbour asked me to get her some washing pods.

I was a few quid short and I didn't want to let her down.

I'm remorseful.

I feel a bit stupid.

The last thing I wanted to do was end up back here so soon.

Well, you should have thought a bit harder about that, Mr Higgins.

I got scared when I saw the police outside. That's why I ran.

So what made you turn yourself in? You'd have been ID'd, had a warrant out. I

don't know if you've heard, but the police can be a bit... ..excited when

make an arrest.

I just wanted to avoid any more trouble.

The theft involved a low -value item.

No planning, no harm to anyone.

Well, reports said that there was a violent altercation with the identifying

witness. Parties are pressing charges.

CPS have dropped the assault matter. So, with respect, it shouldn't be raised in

open court or be part of your discussions during sentencing. But that

led directly to the arrest.

My client wasn't arrested. He handed himself in. Something we'd like taken

consideration. He stands arrested for a crime. Of course.

I meant my client is eager to cooperate due to a powerful sense of remorse.

Anything else from CPS?

Prosecution in agreement with defence and the guidelines, category 3C,

point of a band A fine range from discharge to band B.

I leave it in your capable hands.

Bench will retire.

Court's down.

Sorry, we're retiring.

Why? Have you ever seen a shoplifter hand himself in? There's CCTV footage of

him doing it. It's conclusive.

He's even wearing the same jacket here today.

Yeah, he is. And what about this vanishing witness?

Oh, Claire, this isn't a trial. It's a sentencing hearing, and the man's

pleading guilty.

Adjourn for reports.

Find out more. Waste of probation this time.

It's a £140 fine.

Done.

I agree with Lisa.

Sorry, Claire.

For the offence of theft from a shop, we fine you £60 reduced to £40 for an

early guilty plea.

You must pay a victim surcharge of £16 and prosecution costs of £85.

You owe £141 to the court due today.

Can you pay in full?

That's it. You're free to go, Mr Higgins.

Court adjourned.

Yeah, I told you, didn't I?

Time to have a final slap breath.

Good luck, all.

I'd wait till the high street before gloating.

Wouldn't want anyone to hear anything incriminating.

Oh, you wouldn't be trying to harass a defendant outside a court, would you,

worship? Oh, well, you're not a defendant anymore.

Found guilty and convicted.

What I can't work out is why you're so bloody happy about it.

Just a happy guy, full of the joys of spraying glass half full, you know?

If I find out you used my courtroom to pervert the court, it won't be a fine

a riff -laff.

Fair play, eh?

Now, I heard you were a tough one to crack.

Tell you what.

We'll go over it all at dinner tomorrow, yeah?

You what?

Didn't you mention it?

Becca said it was all your idea.

Meet the parents.

Becca.

Till tomorrow.

Do you wish him?