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Ew! Mom!

Ew, Roger's boxers are in the laundry!

So gross!

Why is he always here?

It's, like, our house.

Yeah, nice try.

It's my house.

Oh, you could, uh, start paying rent,

groceries, utilities.

Michael could help you,

seeing as he's always here.

Yeah, we broke up,

but don't worry, I'm not sad. He was stupid.

Oh, I thought he was nice.

I kinda like this guy Matt now.

Another one?

We're all not lucky enough to find someone like Roger...

Okay, yeah, don't say it.

Yeah, all right.

I'm sorry that your mother is trying to find a partner.

I'm 40-something.

Geez, give me a break.

Well, I'm 15.

I'm allowed to have crushes.

Focus on school. Boys are overrated.

Speaking of, go, you're gonna be late.

I'll pick you up at 2:00 for your appointment.

Don't forget, okay?

Get that wheezing sorted.

That's what moms are for.

Thanks, Mom.

And turn down the music.

You're gonna go deaf!

Yeah, yeah...

Love you!

Always.

♪ Once around the sun

Deep breath in.

Hold it...

Now out.

Good, yeah, lungs sound clear.

What exactly were you doing

when you were having these breathing issues?

Running laps in gym class.

Let me guess, talking the whole time?

Actually, yeah.

Yeah, that explains it.

See, running and talking don't mix.

Here, open up.

Say "Ahh."

Ahh...

Good. No swelling.

How about here, any tenderness?

No, feels fine.

Any more headaches?

Actually, no. Not anymore.

Good.

That could be the pill.

Some women find that their headaches improve

while they're on it.

Still dating?

Nope.

Michael and I broke up.

Saw that coming.

Too immature, huh?

That's an understatement.

Um, just gonna check your eyes real fast.

Wow, I've never noticed before,

you have very striking eyes.

Hey, how did it go?

Good.

Well, her asthma and allergies

are definitely the culprit again.

Just make sure you use your inhaler

on those gym days.

Ten minutes before activity,

not after you're already wheezing.

Okay.

- Thank you, Doctor. - Yeah.

Um...

I'm actually hosting a little appreciation night

at my house tomorrow.

Just a casual get-together for a few of my favorite patients,

and you're both welcome to come.

Sounds fun! We should go.

Yeah, it-it's nothing formal.

Just, uh, food, uh, fun, great music, good company.

Well, that's really kind of you.

Uh, I think we're free?

Wonderful.

I look forward to it.

♪ Starting to think loving you is crazy ♪

Excuse me.

Hey!

Welcome!

Hi, Dr. Charalambous.

Oh, please, call me Joe.

Welcome, this is my house.

That's a really nice pool.

Oh, yeah, when my karate students,

when we have little parties for them,

they ask me to heat the pool up to match the hot tub.

It costs a fortune,

but they love it.

Uh, thank you so much for having us.

And showing us around.

Uh, it-it's late.

We need to get going.

Of course.

Here, let me... Let me show you out.

Oh!

Oh, well, before you go, hop in.

Wow...

Look at you,

a driver,

with the heated seats.

It's a beauty.

It's like the cockpit of a plane.

I can't wait till I'm 16.

I wanna drive so bad.

Well, you should come for rides with me.

I'll teach you.

Uh... we need to go.

Oh, yeah, okay.

Here...

Call me when you're ready.

All right, you two take care.

Good night.

Good night.

Shelley, I need to tell you something.

What?

I am not comfortable

with the way he's talking to you.

Mom, he's just being friendly.

No, he isn't. You're 15.

He's being way too friendly.

We need to find another doctor.

I don't know,

she just gets mad at everything lately.

Shelley, you're not difficult.

You're growing up.

Some parents can't handle that.

She just... she doesn't listen.

She thinks she knows everything about me.

Well, she doesn't know the real you.

You're thoughtful, you're sensitive.

You...

You feel things deeply.

You deserve someone who actually listens.

Someone who wants to help you figure things out.

Why don't we talk in person?

I can be there in ten minutes.

Now?

Only if you want to.

Just, you sound upset,

and I don't like the idea of you being alone with all that.

I'll wait across the street.

Take your time.

Okay.

Shelley?

I'm home!

Shell?

Hello?

Hi, whose number is this?

This is Joseph Charalambous.

Joseph?

Sorry, who is this?

This is Shelley's mother. Why is she calling you?

Jacqueline.

Is she there?

It-It's not a good time. She's upset.

You know, she'll talk to you when she's ready.

What?

Ready? W-What the hell are you...?

What?

I got it.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! I told you she's upset.

You both need to cool off.

Shelley?

Come on, we're leaving.

Shelley, now!

See?

This is why she's here. Look at you.

How long, Joseph?

How long has this been going on?

A couple months.

Shelley's decided

she wants to stay here for a while, with me.

She is a minor!

She wants her independence,

and she's welcome here as long as she wants.

Are you sleeping with her?

No,

but I am dating her,

and I'm introducing her to some new friends.

I'm-I'm helping her with her education,

her self-respect.

What could you possibly have in common with her?

She's 15!

She's very mature.

You're her doctor!

Shelley...

Shelley, look...

Can we...

Just, let's go home, okay?

Please?

Shelley, come on, let's go home, okay?

Come on!

Shelley!

Let's go home, please?

Okay, look, I-I'm gonna wait in the car for you, okay?

I'm gonna wait in the car!

It's gonna be a long wait.

You drove her to me, Jacqueline,

by not being a proper mother!

I will make sure you lose your license over this!

Look at her.

She wants you to feel guilty.

That's all she ever does.

You need someone who believes in you.

Mm...

I'm exhausted.

Maybe because you came in at 2:00 a.m. last night.

I didn't think you were awake.

Poker game went late.

Mm...

Danny, come on, let's go.

Eat up.

Good morning, good morning.

- Hey. - Mm.

Hey!

Hey, doctor tax, you got it.

Hey, one more thing.

Call a babysitter for this afternoon.

I need you to fill in for Rachel,

say, um... 1:00 p.m. sharp?

Again?

You're so good at it.

The patients love you.

It's park day.

And we've got swimming lessons.

Go tomorrow.

This is important, okay?

She has some family emergency.

What if I can't find someone that quick?

What about Beth?

It's short notice.

Okay, well, she's retired,

and she spends her day gardening,

and feeding her cats, right?

I'll try and give her a call.

Good.

Sunglasses?

Thank you.

Love you guys, bye.

Bye, bye, bye, bye, bye...

Boys, please!

Eat up.

Bye, bye, bye, bye, bye, bye

bye, bye, bye, bye...

Bye!

So, how's school?

It's finishing up.

Still doing Track?

Yeah.

That explains the muscle tone.

It shouldn't be too long.

About ten minutes.

Shelley?

- Hey! - Hi.

I didn't know you were working today.

Yeah, last-minute emergency.

Must be hard with the kid struggle.

Well, a mother's work is never done.

Well, I say that too,

but the girls are gonna be flying the coop soon.

Well, you can always work reception.

Hey, there you are, sweetheart.

Are you okay?

Oh, yeah, Sian checked out just fine.

Shelley, send in who's next.

Come on, sweetheart, let's go home.

You okay?

There she is! Ha!

We survived, didn't we? Hey?

Yeah!

Oh, boy...

Looks like you did a lot more than survive.

M'wah! M'wah!

Okay, behold, behold, modern art.

Yes, we did a whole series.

I'm thinking of submitting them to the Louvre.

What's a Louvre?

A really big fridge

where fancy people put their drawings.

You didn't spoil them too much, did you?

Me? Oh, never, no.

Unless you count the cookies,

and the glitter,

and the fact that they now think I am way cooler than you.

Traitor.

So, Joseph's still working?

Uh, he's got a meeting,

and then he's got his classes.

He's busy.

Oh, yeah, he's busy, all right.

Yeah, well, you know what?

If you ever need a hand, seriously,

you just call me anytime.

You're a good friend, Beth.

So are you.

Okay, you little rascals,

I'll see ya again, okay?

Bye.

- Bye! - Thank you!

You're welcome.

Karate is not just about defense.

It's about clarity.

Precision.

It's about knowing what you want.

You want respect?

Take it.

You want freedom?

Fight for it.

You want peace?

Earn it.

Kata formation.

Show me who you are.

Hajime!

Go!

Go!

Yame.

Hey, um,

I'm having a little fashion emergency.

I'm just gonna steal this black top again.

You alive?

Sian?

What's going on?

Nothing, I'm just

tired.

I'm your sister. I know when you're lying.

Okay.

Talk to me.

Something

happened with Dr. Charalambous.

What do you mean?

At my last check-up,

he said how much I'd grown up,

and then

he leaned in and

kissed me.

And now that I think about it, there were other times too.

Stuff I guess I just...

I didn't understand back then.

Sian...

And I didn't know how to tell anyone.

I thought

maybe I imagined it,

or maybe... maybe I did something wrong.

No, no, hey,

no way.

You didn't do anything wrong, okay?

He did something to me too.

What?

When?

Uh, after New Year's.

I, um...

I told him I quit smoking,

and... he smiled,

and he said he was proud of me,

and then he

he leaned in, and he kissed me.

A-a real kiss.

Katie...

Hey...

M-Mom, Dad, we need to talk.

It's serious.

Okay...

How serious?

It's about Dr. Charalambous.

Hello?

It's Jacqueline.

Jacqueline,

you should know better than to call here.

Joseph, let me speak to her.

It's about her grandfather.

Okay.

Go ahead.

Shelley, please

don't hang up, okay?

It's about your grandfather.

He had a quadruple bypass,

and they don't know

if he's gonna make it through the week.

I'm not sure what you want me to do.

Just come and visit him.

He keeps asking for you.

Just come for a few minutes, please?

I can't.

Not right now.

Shelley, please.

He loves you.

He's scared.

Shelley, we all are.

Please?

Mom, I wish I could be there, but I can't.

Please stop calling.

No! Please?

Please...

Shelley, no...

You okay?

It's my grandfather...

Yeah, and your mother's using that to pull you back.

She knows exactly which buttons to push.

Hey, hey...

She tried to take everything away from me,

including you,

you know that.

Well, I have karate tonight.

Uh, can you have some dinner ready when I'm back?

Hey, bud.

- Hey! - Mommy?

Why aren't you getting ready for bed?

I heard you and Daddy talking about Grannie.

Yeah, we were.

How come we never get to see her?

She's just...

She's-she's busy.

Hey, how about a bedtime story?

Yeah!

Okay, let's go.

Don't be the victim.

Don't say, "Poor me, I didn't see it coming."

You never know what's going to happen.

Someone grabs your hand, you take them down!

You know what to do!

Please bring her back to me.

Keep Shelley and the children safe.

Help her see through all of his lies.

Keep them safe from that monster

who keeps her locked away from us.

That's it.

Your statements are complete.

What happens now?

We gather your records and logs,

then file your complaints

with the College of Physicians of British Columbia.

Do the hearings have to be separate?

Yes.

It avoids cross-contamination of testimony.

Just so you know,

this is a

disciplinary process,

not criminal court.

If anything crosses the line,

we notify police.

You're doing the right thing.

Your parents have a lot to be proud of.

You sure we can nail this guy?

Very.

It's only been a few years

since he finished serving a six-month suspension.

What do you mean, suspension?

I thought he was on some sort of extended vacation.

Dr. Charalambous crossed a line

with a teenage patient.

It should have destroyed his career,

but somehow he survived it.

What happened to the patient?

That patient became his wife.

So, the College sent the letter.

Complaint's in.

What did they say?

It's baseless. Frivolous.

I didn't fondle or kiss anyone.

Are they gonna drop it?

Long before it ever reaches a hearing.

We've been through this before.

Just the College dragging its feet.

It'll be fine.

Just bureaucrats with nothing better to do.

Can you grab those?

You got it?

Yup.

Okay.

Mm!

Dude, we should have, uh, Joanna and Heather over.

Do, like, a... a celebration of our freedom.

Freedom?

You're never truly free, not with me as your mother.

Oh, look at my new tenants getting creative,

but before you get too comfortable,

remember the family discount only applies to rent.

It does not cover noise complaints,

emotional support,

or me having to hear you two argue

over whatever sisters argue about.

We don't argue... that much.

Thank you, Aunt Jill.

Seriously, we never could have afforded

a place this nice without you.

Just remember, you're my extra set of eyes down here.

No parties.

But... boys are okay?

Oh, don't you worry.

If they so much as think about a party,

I will be down those stairs

faster than you can say "security deposit."

Security deposit.

Security deposit...

Hello?

Hello. Hi, Katie.

It's Dr. Charalambous.

Listen, um,

uh, I got this letter

from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, and...

I'm guessing you know about that, huh?

Uh-huh.

I called because...

I was your doctor for a long time, right?

Uh-huh.

And I never hugged you

or kissed you on the mouth, right?

I really don't think

I'm supposed to be talking to you.

I-I know, but this

this whole thing is... is gonna get out of control.

There'll be a hearing,

we'll subpoena your parents.

It's...

It's gonna get big, and...

I-I didn't do anything.

You came in upset

about your boyfriend,

your parents, and...

And I was there for you.

I... I looked after you.

If you don't like me, fine,

it's a free country,

but

saying I did something I didn't,

that-that's not right.

You did kiss us both,

and you shouldn't be calling here, it's unfair.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, I...

I-I-I'm not angry.

I'm-I'm just trying to understand.

I... I didn't do that.

Yes, you did.

What you did... was wrong.

See, y-y-you're not remembering correctly.

I-I treated you with-with respect.

I looked after your parents.

Please don't call here again.

Okay.

All right, um...

Bye.

I can't believe he did that.

This isn't right.

We're reporting this.

Yeah.

They're committed.

There's gotta be some way to stop them from testifying.

You do understand

I never kissed them. I never touched them.

They're lying.

I believe you.

Of course you do.

Put a date and time on that,

and then, um, put it in their file,

just in case.

This is a strongly worded letter, Joe.

You can't contact witnesses.

It was just one phone call.

I know, but from their position,

it looks like pressure.

You can't let these girls get under your skin,

and under no circumstances

should you talk to them again.

How serious is this?

It's serious.

I want to be honest with you both.

I can't guarantee an acquittal.

But it's a possibility.

Basically, it's their word against yours.

What are my chances?

Now, even if the ruling goes against you,

you know, historically

the Canadian College of Physicians

does not permanently terminate doctors.

Worst case,

you're looking at six months to a year.

I need a second opinion

on how to deal with these sisters.

I'm gonna track down Brian West.

Who's Brian?

What can he do?

He's just an old friend

who has a knack for making problems disappear.

He's close.

Is he gonna find us?

Only if we move.

Got ya!

Okay, now you guys go hide.

Come on!

I'll find you.

Shelley!

I need to head into the office,

finish up some paperwork.

On a Sunday?

Everything okay?

Everything's fine.

I won't be long.

We need to talk.

About what?

Um...

I was...

I was careless.

I was with someone else,

a prostitute,

and now I'm in pain.

I don't understand. Why-why would you...?

No, no, no, you just... You just need to listen, okay?

I lost control.

I-I gave into my urges, and I'm-I'm sorry.

Have you done this before?

No, never.

You have to understand,

sometimes these things just happen.

These things do not just happen...

God, look at me.

You drove me to do this.

You pull away.

Don't make this harder than it has to be, okay?

Now

are you gonna do what you're told?

Good.

One syringe each,

and then we can move on,

and leave this behind us

like nothing ever happened.

Turn around.

Breathe.

It's just medicine.

Good girl.

Okay.

Steady hand...

Just do it.

Don't hesitate.

Damn it!

God, that hurt!

Sorry, I didn't mean to.

Brian, hey!

Been trying to get a hold of you.

What've you been up to?

Yeah, yeah, yeah, that's great.

Okay, I'll see you soon.

Hey, we got Brian coming over in an hour.

Put on something nice.

Yeah.

Thanks, Shelley.

I've got someone we can trust.

He's a customer, owes me a lot of money.

Has he

delivered before?

He's handled jobs, yeah.

Kept his mouth shut.

No loose ends.

You think he'll understand the urgency?

He'll get it, yeah.

I'll stop by, feel him out.

Good.

Yeah, see what he thinks,

and then we can discuss payment.

I owe you.

Hell yeah, you do.

I always got your back.

David.

Oh, hey, Brian.

What's up?

We need to talk.

Oh, my... Katie!

Oh, I don't have class until later.

Sorry, didn't mean to wake you.

Just borrowing your shoes.

They're too small on you.

Yeah, they're so cute, though.

Style is pain, so...

Um, don't forget the cake.

Safeway. Party tonight.

Yeah, I haven't forgotten.

Have a good day at work.

Love ya!

Mom, come on,

we're going to be late for school!

First week jitters?

He's excited.

I'm the wreck.

I get it.

Mine cried for three days straight.

I joined her.

I'm, uh, I'm James, by the way.

Shelley.

Don't, uh, think I've seen you around.

You live nearby?

A few blocks.

You?

Richmond.

I'm a police officer down there.

Well, um, maybe I'll see you around.

Maybe.

Yeah, Saturday works.

I'll bring the wine if you bring the music.

Oh, hang on, someone's at the door.

Hi. Hey.

Uh, sorry, I accidentally scratched your Jeep.

What? I...

Yeah.

Kim, I'll call you back.

Oh, no.

What... what the hell...?

How did you... how did you do this?

I'm sorry. I was just driving by...

You better pay for this!

Yeah, absolutely, um...

Hey.

I have my insurance papers here,

and then we can just fill them out?

I can't believe this.

Um, do you think I can use your bathroom?

Right now?

Just, uh... it'll-it'll be quick.

I'm kind of in the middle of something.

I get it, yeah.

Um, it's just it's... it's urgent.

Yeah, fine, um, just

down the hall to your right.

Thanks.

No! No!

Hi, you've reached Sian,

- and Katie! - Leave a message.

Beep!

Just seeing if you two are in.

I can drop off your party snacks.

Sian?

Oh, my God! Sian!

Sian!

Breaking tonight in Surrey, British Columbia,

where a 19-year-old woman identified as Sian Simmonds

has been found dead in her home.

Authorities say her body was discovered

around noon today by her aunt.

Oh, my God. Sian...

Investigators have been canvassing the area

and speaking with witnesses...

I'm going out.

Don't answer the phone till I'm back.

What?

W-Why would someone break in and shoot Sian?

- We don't know. - Oh, my god.

Listen, all I can tell you at this time

is what you already know.

Was she...?

We don't think so,

but there will be an autopsy,

and then we'll have some more answers.

I'll call you with any updates later,

- all right? - Thank you.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Thank you.

Listen, um...

I don't know if this is relevant,

but, uh, Sian and Katie accused their doctor

of, uh, molesting them.

Uh, they were supposed to testify next month.

What's the doctor's name?

Uh, Dr. uh, Charalambous.

Uh, Joseph Charalambous.

That's definitely motive.

I'll run him and his associates

and anyone who benefits.

I'll keep you posted.

You're home late.

Where were you?

Hey, you have to leave the house when I leave.

Don't come back until you phone

and find me home first.

So I guess I won't take the kids, then?

No! Don't do anything different.

Just drop them off.

Just don't come home until you call and I'm home.

Why can't I come back...?

Don't... question me!

Hey, hey, hey, hey. Shh...

Just call before you come home.

Police!

Freeze!

Aah!

I didn't do nothing!

You're under arrest

for the first-degree murder of Sian Simmonds.

You have the right to retain and instruct counsel.

You are not obliged to say anything,

but anything you do say

may be used against you in court.

Do you understand the rights that I've just read you?

Five Delta 14.

Suspect under arrest.

They got the guy that killed Sian Simmonds.

How did they get him so fast?

I dunno, DNA, maybe?

God, I don't understand.

He had the tools, he had a plan...

Oh, here it is, here it is.

What?

They're gonna cremate her.

Okay, just, um...

Here, put it in the Simmonds file,

just in case.

Your opponents don't care about your form,

your stance, your skill.

They simply want to hurt you.

You end it before they get the chance.

That is control.

You hesitate, you lose.

You flinch

you bleed.

H'yah!

Strike fast!

That's how you end a threat.

For her family and friends,

it's almost impossible to believe

that just days ago she was alive,

young, vibrant, and full of promise.

Today, the overwhelming sentiment

among those here is disbelief,

a sense that none of them

should be attending a funeral so soon.

She looks

depressed.

She lost her daughter.

People don't realize how quickly things spiral.

One accusation, one rumor

lives get ruined.

You mean theirs?

I mean anyone's.

Is this really the best you can do?

I'm gonna step out for a bit.

Where?

Don't answer the phone until I'm back.

While a suspect is in custody,

investigators caution

that several questions remain unanswered.

RCMP are urging anyone with information

related to the murder of Sian Simmonds

to come forward.

The, uh, detectives came by again.

They're not saying much,

but what they're saying about him...

Katie

they think that Dr. Charalambous

is connected to what happened to Sian.

So... what happens now?

Well, they're gonna keep somebody close,

keep an eye out.

Listen, the, uh, the hearing with the College

is in two days.

We can postpone it if you want.

No one would blame you...

- No. - Are you sure?

No!

People need to know he's dangerous.

If I

if I back out now, it's like

what was the point of any of this?

Beth's here.

It's ridiculous we even need a babysitter.

This whole hearing is just a waste of time.

If it's such a waste,

maybe I could stay home with the kids?

Let you focus.

No, absolutely not.

You're coming, okay?

I need you there.

I need you to support me.

Well, it's almost over, right?

There's no way in hell that they're gonna show.

You said you didn't do anything wrong,

so you have nothing to worry about.

We don't have to go.

Not today.

Thank you.

Unfortunately,

due to a recent death in the family,

Katie Simmonds isn't coming.

The hearing is canceled.

I told you.

I told you she wouldn't come.

Come on.

Joseph,

there's two officers here to see you.

Yeah, send them in.

Gentlemen, how can I help you?

Corporal Reid, RCMP Major Crimes.

This is Officer Collins.

Hi.

We're investigating the death of Sian Simmonds.

She was one of your patients?

Yeah, she was.

I'm sorry, what does this have to do with me?

Oh, well, uh, we've charged a man,

a David Schlender,

with her murder, but

the thing we can't figure out

is why would he target her.

Have you heard that name before?

No, no, I'm-I'm...

No, I'm pretty sure I haven't.

No, well, of course, we also know

that she filed a complaint against you.

Yeah, well, I-I haven't actually seen her

since then, um,

but if it helps,

you can get the complaint from the College.

Uh, it was nothing serious.

Um, yeah, I'm-I'm sorry I couldn't be more useful,

but if anything comes to mind,

I'll be sure to reach out.

All right, we'll be in touch.

All right.

- Have a good day, sir. - Yeah, you too.

Let's have the court authorize audio surveillance

and phone intercepts for his home, car, and office.

I'm on it.

I was thinking of taking the kids to the fairground?

No.

We're gonna go for a drive

around Stanley Park.

Okay.

We can do that.

So, where should we go? Can we go to the trampoline?

And the amusement park?

And the amusement park?

Maybe we just pick one for the day?

Oh, fun!

Can we please go...

No, trampoline park!

Please, Mom, trampoline park?

Trampoline?

Mom, Ben kicked me!

No, I didn't! He's lying!

Hey, hey!

You two sit still, okay?

Anything?

There

there might be a car following us, I don't know.

Might be that same car

that was outside of our place this morning.

Here, right up here.

Turn down this alleyway right here,

and let me out.

Daddy, where are we going?

Just... just for a drive.

Uh, Daddy's gotta do something.

Where should we meet you?

That alleyway off of Denman,

that old building?

Meet me there in an hour.

Okay, right here's good.

Okay. Right.

See you.

What about this one?

- What are you gonna name him? - Yummy!

Hey! Were you followed?

No. What-what's happening?

Okay, I need you to drive.

Go. Come on, kids, let's go!

Get in there, Ben.

Buckle up.

We're going on a little adventure here. Okay.

- Okay. - You okay, sweetie?

Let's go, let's go, let's go.

I met Brian in the park, gave him more money.

Oh...

He looks different.

He's got... he's got red hair now.

He cut it off, too.

He's hiding?

No, he's... he's moving to Amsterdam.

He's got someone there he can live with.

We gotta get out of Canada.

I think I need to go to Greece.

There's too much heat here for me.

You

you want me to stay?

No.

No, we have to emigrate together.

Otherwise

the cops will just use you as a pawn to get to me.

Mom, come on, we gotta go!

Okay, buddy. Get your shoes on. I'll be right there.

Mom, is this gonna be a long drive?

Shelley?

Hey!

Hey, we meet again.

Looks like we're on the same schedule.

I'm not complaining.

Hey, uh, you got time for a coffee?

Yeah. I'd love one.

So, is it just the, uh, the one kid?

Actually, it's two little monsters.

Ah...

Between daycare, school, and helping at the office,

it's... a lot.

I get it.

Between my police work and my daughter,

I am running on fumes half the time.

How old are you?

30.

I'm 24.

Got married young.

Yeah, young enough.

This is nice,

talking to someone who gets the kid chaos.

Been a while since I've had that.

Me too.

Mrs. Charalambous?

Yes?

Corporal Reid.

This is Officer Collins.

We're local RCMP out here in Surrey.

We need to ask you

about the murder of Sian Simmonds.

It was horribly tragic,

but I don't have any information.

Look, we don't think you were involved,

but we need to know from you,

did you or your husband

have any contact with Miss Simmonds

before her murder?

N-No.

No contact.

We're also aware of the allegations

the Simmonds sisters made against your husband.

Do you care to comment on that?

No, I-I don't have anything to say.

You sure?

Yeah. Yeah, I'm sure.

Listen, I've got my hands full today.

I'm just about to head out the door.

I have two kids.

Oh, I get it, I've got two of my own.

Listen, if you do change your mind

and you have something to say,

give us a call.

Thanks for your time.

What?

We need to talk.

The police came.

What is it?

It was two officers.

They asked about Sian, and they gave me a card.

Reid.

He-he was at my office five days ago.

Police headquarters, Heather Street...

What exactly did you tell them?

The truth.

I told them that you weren't home,

and that I didn't know anything.

Okay, I-I'm gonna drive over there.

See if I recognize any of the cars

that have been following us.

Joseph, maybe we should just...

No, I-I-I need to know what they know.

Just...

Shelley!

Shelley!

Hey!

Where were you? I was calling for you.

Schlender pled guilty.

Second degree.

Oh, really?

That was fast.

[Joseph[ He mishandled things,

and now he's gonna cut a deal.

People talk.

People panic,

and when they do,

we have to be careful.

But you

you never crack under pressure.

I've always admired that.

I'm trying.

It's been a lot lately.

Please...

Shelley...

Do you remember where you were when I met you?

What your life looked like?

I gave you stability.

I gave you a family, a home. You didn't have that before.

I know.

Good.

Don't forget that.

Hey...

Why don't you wear that lipstick that I love?

It makes you look so much better.

Please, no.

You smell good.

Not here.

Not-not in the kitchen.

Hey... why not?

Kids are asleep.

Joseph!

Hey, you don't have to pretend with me.

You're my wife.

Joseph, stop!

Joseph, please, I-I-I said no! No!

Okay.

You think I don't see it?

The way you look at me?

Like I'm the enemy?

No, no, I don't...

No, I don't! Please!

Don't lie to me.

Everyone's lying to me!

Joseph, no!

Please, please, please...

You're making me do this!

No! Please, Joseph...

Do you have any idea what it's like?

Please...

Everyone watching me, waiting for me to slip!

Even you!

You're pulling away.

We gotta stop this. He could kill her.

No...

Wait, wait, wait.

If we're gonna blow our cover, we need to be absolutely sure.

Then we call it in.

We can blame it on neighbors hearing a domestic dispute.

Lookit, honey, I'm here, okay?

I'm here, I'm here, I'm here, I'm here.

I'm with you. I'm with you.

Come with me.

Let's go talk in the bedroom.

Wait.

Look... I'm here.

Oh...

You know what scares me?

Not the College.

Not the cops.

You.

Because if you ever turn on me,

if you ever talk, I...

Everything I've built disappears.

Mommy? Are you okay?

I'm fine, sweetheart.

Go back to bed.

I-I'll be there soon.

If you ever go to the cops,

I will find you.

Doesn't matter where I am.

Doesn't matter how much it cost.

I won't let you destroy me.

Clean yourself up.

The kids need you.

Drink?

Ice cold.

We should get married.

What?

It solves everything.

The College can't accuse me

of living with someone I'm married to.

It makes their case look foolish.

But... my mom, she...

Shelley, your mother has never understood you.

She's always putting doubts in your head.

Lying about us to anyone who listens.

I know.

Hey, Shelley... look at me.

You and I both know

that you wouldn't have any of this

if it weren't for me.

Everything here, this-this-this house,

this life,

I made that happen,

and now it's your turn to steady the ship,

to protect what we've built.

We will, um

we'll fix up your birth certificate.

Say you're 19.

No one will question that,

and then we'll get married in Vegas.

Ah!

Quick, quiet, fun!

You want all this to go away, don't you?

The whispers, the lies...?

You... you want me safe.

And this is how.

You make us untouchable,

and I'll take care of the rest.

Come on, Mom, please...

I need you.

Hi, you've reached Jacqueline.

Please leave a message.

Beth, it's me.

Shelley?

Are you okay? What happened?

I can't do this anymore.

Joseph, you've got a long lunch.

Your 2:30 just canceled.

Perfect, thank you.

You know, I'm actually gonna head home

and surprise Shelley.

Mom!

- Mom, where are we going? - What's happening?

Come on, a little trip. Just us, okay?

Okay.

In you go.

Where are we going?

Shelley?

Hey, I got something for you.

Shelley?

Hey, Shelley!

Come on...

Shelley?

Damn it.

Shelley!

I don't know why I let it go on for so long.

Shelley, women don't stay because they're weak.

They stay because

someone made them doubt their own reality.

He made me believe that staying silent was safer.

Yeah, I know, that's what they... these men do.

He used fear. He-he isolated you.

He cut you off from everyone.

None of this... none of this was your fault.

I can't go back.

Not after last night. Not ever.

No, and you don't have to.

Now, I have a friend

who works at the women's shelter,

and you and the boys,

you can stay there a few days,

and then we'll figure out the next steps, okay?

I need to talk to the police.

Do you know someone?

There's an officer I met at Ben's school.

James.

He'll believe me.

I'll check us in.

Can I speak to Corporal Reid, please?

Thank you.

Hi, I'm James Howard.

I'm RCMP, currently off duty.

I'm calling on behalf of my friend,

Shelley Charalambous.

She'd like to meet with you, off the record.

No, she'd like for you to come alone.

We're at the Richmond Women's Shelter.

Great. Okay, thank you.

We'll, uh, we'll see you then.

He's coming straight here.

Should be about 20 minutes.

So, what is he gonna do?

What if he thinks I'm involved?

Shelley,

he's gonna listen, and he's gonna understand.

You made the right decision.

Pick up, pick up...

Beth! It's Dr. Charalambous.

Where's Shelley?

Stop lying! I know you know!

How are you holding up?

Scared.

I don't know if you'll believe me,

and I don't know if you can protect my kids.

Look, I take every word seriously.

I'm not here to judge you.

I'm here to keep you all protected.

Do you want to lay charges?

No.

Okay.

You should really think about that.

Shelley

how much do you know about your husband?

Not as much I thought.

We've had dealings with him in the past.

He's connected to sex workers,

he's got a prior assault conviction,

and he associates with known criminals,

including an alleged drug dealer

named Brian West.

Now, we believe Mr. West

is the one who hired the hitman

to kill Sian Simmonds.

How long have you been investigating him?

Two months,

and we're close,

but he's careful,

so we don't have all the pieces yet.

I think I can help with that.

You'll stay here a couple weeks.

We'll reassess after the trial starts.

Here's your weekly cash for groceries.

You need to fill out these forms, um,

emergency contacts,

movement logs.

There's a list of restrictions, um, nothing complicated,

and this stays on you always.

It's three numbers,

me, the unit supervisor, and emergency dispatch.

What about school?

We'll arrange temporary daycare

and enrollment under your maiden name.

No photos, no public records.

Boys!

I know it's a lot,

but you're a three-hour drive from Joseph,

and you're all safe.

That's what matters.

I'll check in tomorrow.

Mom

is Daddy gonna live here too?

A doctor is someone to be trusted.

We bring our children up to believe that,

so for me to realize now

that I may have made a

a terrible mistake,

a life-altering mistake...

I'll have to live with that for the rest of my life.

I feel like I've lost half myself,

because I... I loved her so much.

I'm so sorry, Katie.

Hands on the dash! Now!

Do not move until I open the door!

Mm...

Step out of the car.

Yes, sir.

This is ridiculous.

What the...? Come on!

- You are under arrest... - This is,

for the first-degree murder of Sian Simmonds.

You have the right to retain and instruct counsel

without delay.

Uh-huh. What else?

You are not obliged to say anything,

but anything you do say may be given in evidence...

Shelley?

Okay.

It's done.

He's in custody.

I've never been in a courtroom before.

Well, uh, you'll be sworn in.

Answer only what's asked.

If you don't understand, say so,

and if you don't remember, say you don't remember.

The last time I saw him, he beat me,

and now I have to sit there with him staring at me.

He will be there,

and he may try to intimidate you.

That's why we prepare.

I'll only testify if I know my kids are safe.

We'll provide protection,

but only you can decide

if telling the truth is worth it.

Mr. Charalambous, please stand.

Listen carefully to the charges against you.

Count one,

that you, on or about January 27, 1993,

at or near Surrey, British Columbia,

together with Brian Gerald West

and David Walter Schlender,

did commit first-degree murder

on the person of Sian Simmonds.

How do you plead?

Not guilty, My Lord.

Place your left hand on the Bible

and raise your right.

Do you swear that the evidence you shall give

shall be the truth, the whole truth,

and nothing but the truth?

I do.

Ms. Charalambous,

did your husband ever discuss with you

harming the Simmonds sisters?

Yes.

He said it was the only way to stop them from testifying.

Did your husband ever describe

how Sian Simmonds was killed?

He said Schlender scratched her vehicle...

He went to her house to apologize.

Sorry, I accidentally scratched your Jeep.

She was furious.

He-he shot her.

Where did your husband get this information?

Schlender told Brian West.

West told Joseph.

Ms. Charalambous, why testify now?

Because this is the first time in my life

I get to speak without him deciding what happens next.

He doesn't get to own me anymore.

It's the seventh day of trial,

and the second day of testimony

for Shelley Charalambous,

wife of accused Surrey doctor Joseph Charalambous.

Protesters here say

this case represents a betrayal of trust,

a doctor accused of killing his own patient.

Today, Shelley's words on the stand will be pivotal

in determining whether the Crown can prove its case.

Ms. Charalambous

what prompted you to go to the police

after you left your husband?

I knew he'd done it.

I knew he murdered Sian Simmonds,

and I couldn't let him get away with it.

Mm.

Most people would have gone to their friends

or their family.

You didn't do that. Why not?

I was isolated.

I'd barely spoken to my mother in nine years.

Joseph forbade it.

He told me she was evil,

that she got him suspended

and ruined his life,

and after hearing that every day for years,

I started to believe it.

I started to believe

I didn't want to talk to my own mother,

but that wasn't me.

That was him.

It sounds to me like you could've left

any time you wanted.

I mean, you weren't exactly being held captive.

Objection, sir.

Sustained.

Counsel? Stick to facts.

You were your husband's office manager,

is that correct?

Yes, but in name, mostly.

I ran it under his instructions.

It was a tax thing.

I knew some of the finances.

I knew what he made,

but not what he owed or spent.

Just like I didn't know that he was kissing patients

or seeing sex workers on his lunch break.

Now, you threw that in simply to make him look bad,

isn't that right?

Maybe, sir.

Maybe?

It's not that hard.

When he beat me, it wasn't just slaps...

Sometimes it was punches

kicks

from a man who's trained in martial arts for 20 years.

I'm sure you can imagine what that felt like.

The trial will conclude for today.

We will reconvene tomorrow morning.

I felt like I was shaking the entire time.

Well, we couldn't tell.

You told the truth. That's what matters.

Everything okay?

Would it be possible for me to speak to the Simmonds family?

I'd like to offer my condolences about Sian.

I'll-I'll ask them.

Mr. Simmonds, thank you for coming.

I'm so sorry,

for Sian,

for not speaking up sooner.

I was scared.

Yeah, we didn't know,

not until you took the stand,

but after hearing you,

we know you weren't a part of this.

Thank you.

You don't know what that means.

Do you swear to tell the truth,

the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?

I do.

Dr. Charalambous,

were you concerned

that the complaint against you by Sian Simmonds

could cost you your medical license?

No, my view was

that the outcome would be very positive.

I-I thought we would win.

And if that wasn't the outcome?

Maybe a six-month suspension?

Nothing more.

Tell me, Dr. Charalambous,

did you ever intend any harm to Sian Simmonds?

No, absolutely not.

Did you ever, at any time,

give any money to Brian West?

Never.

Dr. Charalambous,

is there anything else that you wish to say

in response to these allegations?

Yes, um...

Hmm...

I am not a killer.

I'm a husband,

a father,

a doctor.

My-my whole life has been about helping people,

saving lives, not taking them,

and these

these accusations,

they're just twisted stories

made up by two kids.

I never wished harm on Sian Simmonds.

Never.

I-I-I only wanted fairness,

and...

if others acted egregiously,

that is not on me, okay?

And I will not let lies

destroy everything that I've worked so hard for.

I...

I can't.

This case ultimately rests

on the testimony of Shelley Charalambous.

The defense challenged her account,

but her fears, based on years of abuse,

are neither unfounded nor exaggerated,

and I find the suggestion that she acted out of spite

completely unbelievable.

The testimony of the accused, on the other hand,

was both inconsistent and self-serving.

Quite frankly,

his explanations cannot be believed.

I'm satisfied that the Crown has proved

beyond a reasonable doubt

that Joseph Charalambous

was both a party to first-degree murder

and a member of a conspiracy to commit murder.

I find the accused guilty on both counts.

Order.

Order!

There will be no disturbance in this courtroom!

Joseph Charalambous...

I sentence you to life in prison

without possibility of parole for 25 years.

On the conspiracy charge,

a concurrent life sentence.

Court is adjourned.

Whoa!

There's a bubble inside a bubble!

Bubbles in your hair.

Okay...

Shelley?

Hi.

I didn't think you were gonna come.

Of course I came!

Boys? Come meet your grandma.

Hi!

Wow!

Can I have a hug?

Oh, yes!

Oh, my goodness, that's a wet hug.

All those years, gone.

Hey, it's over.

I married a predator, Mom.

That doesn't just go away.

Well, we know that marriage wasn't legal.

Just talk to your lawyer, have it annulled, right?

Yeah,

I'll add that to the top of the list.

Okay.

I just want to make up for lost time.

I was so hard on you.

I thought that if I cut everything off,

I could survive.

It's okay. You're here,

and they're here,

and this is what I prayed for.

And I'm so proud of you.

I missed you.

I missed you too.