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- I'm working this case. I'm gonna find the perps,

and I'm gonna put them away.

- My town, my rules. - That's not the way the world works any more.

Whose side are you on?

I don't know what I'd do without you.

- Oh my God. You're Joe's dad. - I can explain.

You're a corrupt piece of shit.

I've got all the answers you're looking for.

(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)

(WHOOSH!) - Argh!

Sorry, Steve. But working on your son's case - there's no coming back from this.

(BEEPING)

Lois Tremaine, I'm arresting you for the murder of Joe Turner.

You'll have to look after the bridge.

- WHISPERS: No. - Terrible things happen when you reject your caller.

(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)

(CLANG!)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC)

(MUSIC FADES)

(PADLOCK CLICKS)

(MYSTERIOUS MUSIC)

(HAWK CRIES)

(MUSIC CONTINUES)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC)

(ZAP!)

(GROANS)

(ZAPPING CONTINUES)

(CLOCK TICKS)

(ZAPPING CONTINUES)

Court is in session. The Crown versus Lois Tremaine in the homicide of Joe Turner.

(HUSHED CONVERSATIONS)

(INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS CONTINUE)

WHISPERS: It's about to get thrown out. Conflict of interest.

So every single piece of evidence,

Lois' confession is all inadmissible,

apparently.

- The prosecution agree that this case cannot proceed to trial. - (SCOFFS)

Case dismissed. (BANGS GAVEL)

- Kua hiki te kooti. E tu katoa. This court is adjourned.

All stand.

WHISPERS: What the hell were you and Stephen thinking?

WHISPERS: The fact you got promoted off the back of this is a joke.

(TENSE MUSIC)

(MUSIC CONTINUES)

(MUSIC BUILDS)

(CARTS REV)

(MEN WHOOP)

- Wonderful! - (MEN WHOOP)

I'm glad. I'm glad to hear this. Very glad to hear this.

OK. Thank you. Bye-bye.

OK. Let's go.

We need to bring the build forward by six months.

- What are you talking about? Dad, that's my call.

That's the build ― that's my call, not yours!

We're already maxed out. We can deliver it safely or on time, not both.

It's not up for discussion.

Dad, listen to me. You're undermining my position here.

Hey. Hey.

I wouldn't do anything that you couldn't handle.

- Go handle it. - WHISPERS: Seriously, Dad. - Don't do it now.

- You need to keep those boys safe. - WHISPERS: He's coming over. - Just keep those boyssafe.

- Hey, guys. How are we going? - BOTH: Yeah, we're good.

- Money's not gonna be an issue here, OK? - Great.

Whatever you need, we're gonna get it for you.

OK? We're thinking some nice bonuses and stuff like that.

- We've got supply issues, safety. It's never gonna happen. - It's gonna be fine.

We're OK. We're OK. Just relax. It's all good. It's all good.

- Listen to your friend. Listen to your friend, OK? - Come on!

This is business. This is how business works. Calm down.

Leave it. Just leave it, Piri.

Ooh.

Play by the rules.

(INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS, PHONE RINGS)

(INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS CONTINUE)

Why are you a cop, Davis?

Duty, service, purpose.

You worked your best friend's homicide.

Lapses of judgement like that don't belong in the police.

What kind of role model are you for other Pasifika cops?

Yeah.

I can blame Stephen, this town...

but,

you know, I have to... own my bad choices.

I've a lot to prove ―

I won't make the same mistakes again.

Right.

No active duty until I know what to do with you,

with this station.

(INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS)

You still got a job?

Depends on how the restructure goes.

At least Stephen had the decency to fall on his sword.

Stephen stood down and never came back,

trying to save face.

It's not the same thing.

(POIGNANT MUSIC)

(MUSIC CONTINUES)

(MUSIC CONTINUES)

So a Big Mac combo, a meatball sub, tuna-and-avocado sushi?

- And a miso. - And a Coke. - And some ketchup.

- (SIGHS) - Ariki.

Wakatipu Heights Golf Club ― minor prang.

After the food run.

Hmm.

That's gonna cost a bomb to fix.

Yeah, I think he can afford it.

Is that Noel Kennard?

Noel! Noel!

I got the police to here in case you wanna make a claim or press charges.

Tomorrow ― Harper's organised a tow truck.

(DOOR SLAMS)

I got you a meeting at the Beehive,

- and the flight leaves in an hour. - Why the fuck did she get the cops involved?

I don't wanna see her again. - Jesus, Dad.

Let her do her fucking job, OK?

Fine ― Caleb gets to keep his plaything.

Grow up.

(LAUGHS)

(HELICOPTER WHIRRS)

- Any security footage? - Our patrons prefer privacy.

And I asked around, but nobody saw it happen.

Mm.

He's a bit of a tricky customer,

so do you mind just keeping me in the loop?

Do you need that sorted?

(CHUCKLES)

(CLATTERING)

You should be made to pay for what you did.

(PAGES RUSTLE)

You think I can stay here ―

after everything that's happened?

(DRAWER CLICKS)

Take it.

It belongs to you. - I'm done with that shit ―

- I'm done with the bridge, the visions, the ghosts. - Yeah, well,

maybe the bridge isn't done with you.

WHISPERS: Look at that.

I smashed the tooth. It's over.

I won't be here, Ariki. I can't protect you.

Not my problem.

(CLATTERING)

You are making a big mistake.

(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)

(MUSIC BUILDS)

(VAN ENGINE DRONES)

(VAN ENGINE REVS)

(POP! VAN RATTLES)

(VAN ENGINE RATTLES)

(VAN ENGINE CHUGS)

(VAN ENGINE CHUGS)

(VAN DOOR SLAMS)

(CONTEMPLATIVE MUSIC)

(MUSIC CONTINUES)

(BIRD CALLS)

(BIRD CALLS)

(BIRD CALLS)

(VAN ENGINE STARTS)

(FRIDGE DOOR CLICKS)

(CAN CRACKS)

(SIGHS)

(TRAFFIC WHOOSHES)

(INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS, BASSY MUSIC PLAYS)

(INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS, BASSY MUSIC CONTINUES)

(BASSY MUSIC CONTINUES PLAYING)

(MUSIC FADES)

(POIGNANT MUSIC)

(MUSIC CONTINUES)

(MUSIC CONTINUES)

(SIGHS)

(GROANS)

(SCOFFS)

(FOOTSTEPS CRUNCH)

(FOOTSTEPS CRUNCH)

(FOOTSTEPS CRUNCH)

(CLATTERING)

(SIGHS)

(FOOTSTEPS SCUFF)

(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)

(MUSIC BUILDS)

(SIGHS)

(MUSIC CONTINUES)

(CHUCKLES)

(CELL PHONE RINGS)

(CELL PHONE CONTINUES RINGING) (CHUCKLES)

You should answer the phone. - Yeah, I was thinking. Oh!

- (CHUCKLES) - Argh.

Davis.

Wait. Who is this?

You're breaking up. Can you repeat?

What kind of disturbance?

Hello? Hello?

Are you still there? (SIGHS)

Hey, it's Davis.

Yeah, I'm calling in a disturbance at One Lane Bridge.

I can't ― no active duty.

Yeah, I'm sorry ― no can do, mate.

WHISPERS: Shit. It's probably nothing.

I'll do the initial scope. Just stay on comms.

Justice never sleeps.

WHISPERS: Yeah. Rain check?

Yeah.

(TENSE MUSIC)

(MUSIC CONTINUES)

(MUSIC CONTINUES)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC)

(PANTS)

(MUSIC FADES)

(CLATTERING)

(FOOTSTEPS SCUFF)

(PANTS)

(GRUNTS)

(SPLASH!)

(PANTS)

(GASPS)

(INTENSE MUSIC)

(MUSIC CONTINUES)

No tooth.

No ghost.

You didn't die here.

(MUSIC CONTINUES)

Hey, it's DS Davis.

Yeah, I'm calling in a body.

One Lane Bridge.

(WIND WHISTLES)

(BIRDS CHIRP)

- What are you doing here, Davis? - I was first on the scene.

I got a tipoff. Night shift were slammed with a multiple MVA.

- What have we got? - Floater.

- Any idea who called it in? - Burner.

They ditched it before I could call back.

Didn't recognise the voice.

So this is One Lane Bridge.

Why do so many people die here?

Not all of them do.

Want me to show you? - No, no, you're on traffic control.

Morena.

Mana whenua will place a rahui here later today.

But until then, please treat this crime scene as tapu.

Be mindful round the tupapaku ― the body;

no food, no drink, no shortcuts.

Full documentation ― everything by the book.

(POIGNANT MUSIC)

(MUSIC CONTINUES)

(MUSIC CONTINUES)

(MUSIC CONTINUES)

(CELLO MUSIC)

(FOOTSTEPS CRUNCH)

(DOOR CLICKS)

(CANE THUDS)

(TINKLY MUSIC)

(MUSIC CONTINUES)

(TYRES SQUEAK)

That is not actually good enough.

You have 24 hours.

How did it go?

Did you get your workers in line, meet the new delivery schedule?

Yeah. Yeah, it's all under control.

Good man.

A double espresso.

So, how was Wellington?

Underwhelming.

(PLAYS BLUES RIFF)

(PLAYS BLUES FLOURISH)

- Dad. - No.

Hey, I've, uh... I've had an idea.

I thought I smelled burning.

(PLAYS BASSY BLUES MUSIC)

(CLICK!)

(BIRDS CHIRP)

(VAN MOTOR IDLES)

- Any chance I can sneak on through? - What was that?

Any chance I could sneak on through?

- Oh, it shouldn't be too long. - Please.

I'm starting a new temping gig.

Is there another way round?

Nah, it'd probably be quicker to wait.

It's a cool van.

- Staying up at Paradise. - Oh yeah?

Just you? - Yeah, just me.

- Mm. - And the open road. It's complete freedom.

So... who looks out for you?

The universe.

You are such a cop. - Well, yeah.

That's the general idea.

(INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS)

There's a few different sets of prints,

but this one definitely doesn't match the victim's shoe tread.

You've got a good eye.

You think he was partying...

fell in, whacked his head?

That's one possible scenario.

The tyre tracks over there suggest only one vehicle,

so did his mates just leave him here?

Well, only one set of tyre tracks doesn't mean there weren't other vehicles present.

I can scan those too once I'm done with these.

Great. You're a fast learner.

(INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS)

(CLICKING)

(WHIRRING)

You can grab some of his stuff. Here.

Thanks.

(CLATTERING)

(CLATTERING)

(RUSTLING)

(CLICK!)

(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)

WHISPERS: Ow.

(INTENSE MUSIC)

(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)

(MUSIC CONTINUES)

(MUSIC CONTINUES)

(TINKLY MUSIC)

(MUSIC CONTINUES)

- Hey. - Heya. - Hey.

Where's Piripi? He needs to be part of this conversation.

- He hasn't come in yet. - Oh.

OK. Well, where is he?

Oh, he mentioned yesterday, he might go on an early supply run.

I can get him up to speed. It's fine.

Do that. Further to our discussions ―

new plans; how to fast-track on the build.

Right. OK.

OK, yeah, you see, the membranes are made to order.

Offshore, OK, so that's two to four months to make.

Delivery, install.

It's a lot. - OK.

Well, I guess you should get cracking.

- Hey, guys. Come here. Come here, guys.

We're all in this together, OK?

- This is a team effort. - Yeah. - Team effort.

Hey.

- We got it. Yep. - Good job, guys.

WHISPERS: He makes me sick.

Ariki!

I need fingerprints and dental records to go to SVI. Call them and see if they've got a match.

Hey, Senior? Can I get you to sign this off, please?

- SVI? - Special Victim Identification.

So, what does she think happened?

Accident.

Dude got drunk, tripped,

whacked his head; stupid.

You don't think someone else could have been involved? I mean, how did he even get out there?

It's above my paygrade.

Hey, did Edwards ask you to call anybody else?

- Pathology. - OK.

Ask them if he was dead when he went into the water.

And get them to check if it was river water or not in his lungs or stomach.

I thought you weren't supposed to be working the case.

We're in the middle of a shakeup, Tilly.

I'm trying to make it look like we know what the fuck we're doing.

(PANTS)

There ya go, mate. Thanks for your contribution, eh.

(INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS)

You must be starving.

It's for a good cause.

It'll only take a couple of minutes.

Hello, hello. - Hungry work, fighting crime.

Resources for our high-needs kids.

- She hates onions. - Ariki, this is my girlfriend, Renee.

- Nice to put a face to the name. - Hey.

- Darren Gibbston. - You look familiar.

Oh, I was Father Christmas at the kids' Christmas party.

- Ah. - Ho, ho, ho. - (ALL CHUCKLE)

- Cheers. - Hey, something a bit extra ―

just to say thanks for your service, eh.

Oh. Cheers.

Hey.

I hear there was another body at One Lane Bridge.

Just good old jungle drums. - (CHUCKLES)

So, who is the unlucky bastard?

- You'll probably find out before we do. - Ah.

(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)

(MUSIC CONTINUES)

- Hey. What can I do for you? - I was just seeing if Mr Kennard

would like me to follow up with anything, with the car?

- We're all good. Thank you. - Are you sure? - Mm-hm.

I'm happy to follow up as part of our community outreach, insurance purposes.

It's all taken care of.

Our money doesn't make us special ― we are the same as everyone else.

You know, it's just a car. It's metal and rubber.

OK.

So, how long have you owned this place?

It is a work in progress.

(FOOTSTEPS RETREAT)

Tena koe, e hoa.

Tena koe.

- Good to see you. - Ae.

Pity it isn't in better circumstances.

I heard you were in town. You're gonna have your work cut out for you.

Yep. You know, good to sink my teeth into something new.

Fresh start, all that. - You are better off without him,

though.

Our tane is mid-to late-20s.

We're still yet to identify him. Have you heard anything?

No. No, but I will ask around.

Yeah, any leads would be good, so we can get hold of the whanau.

- Ae. Kia ora. - Kia ora.

You holding it together?

You're lucky you've still got a job.

She has very high standards.

Yeah. It's good to have a boss who has integrity.

Come on.

♪ Haere atu ra ki nga tupuna e.

♪ Haere atu ra,

♪ haere atu ra,

♪ haere atu ra e. ♪

(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)

(MUSIC CONTINUES)

(WHEELS SLIDE)

(FOOTSTEPS APPROACH)

I'm not a charity case.

You need to eat.

(DOOR CLICKS)

I got asked to join the detective-training programme.

- That's a terrible idea. - I'm a big girl ―

I can handle it.

(DOOR CLICKS)

You know anything?

About the dead guy at One Lane Bridge?

- No. - At work,

maybe? I'd get a lot of brownie points if I made the ID―

- Oh, just stop with all the fuss! - (SPLAT!)

You don't have to live like this.

(DOOR CLICKS)

(DOOR SHUTS)

(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)

(MUSIC CONTINUES)

(MUSIC BUILDS)

(MUSIC FADES)

(SPARSE PIANO MUSIC)

(MUSIC FADES)

(CLINK!)

(TINKLY PIANO MUSIC)

(MUSIC ECHOES)

(SIGHS)

That's looking better. - For now.

I've got three more sessions. - Why do you wanna get rid of it?

(SIGHS)

That life's over.

(CHUCKLES)

(GLASSES CLINK)

(UNSETTLING MUSIC)

(SEA BIRDS SQUAWK)

(CLATTERING)

Do I look all right?

WHISPERS: Let's see.

Look at us ― making a real difference in the world.

WHISPERS: You'll be fine.

(INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS)

(PHONE RINGS)

Davis. My office.

I thought we agreed you weren't gonna work any cases.

Tilly said you asked her to get the water tested.

The autopsy result is in,

and the water in his lungs and stomach isn't river water;

it's salt.

Someone went to a lot of trouble to make that look like an accident.

Why did you think the body was staged?

Instinct.

Can you expand?

Weird shit happens at that bridge.

And the cases I've been involved with,

it's never who or what you think.

And I wanted to help Tilly and the department.

- Glad to hear it. She's your new partner.

Gardiner! As of this morning,

she's officially on the detective-training programme.

We're understaffed, and you could do with all the help you can get.

Could you bring Davis up to speed on the case?

(FOOTSTEPS CRUNCH)

(FOOTSTEPS APPROACH)

Is this all there is?

Tell me you at least got a make and model of the tyre prints.

Well, we haven't really got that far.

We assumed, given the circumstances, it was an accident.

Yeah, well, there's your first mistake ―

assumption's not your friend.

What about the records?

No fingerprints or dental records on file.

DNA; he's just some dead guy.

He has a name ―

it's our job to find out what it is.

Since when did you wanna be a detective, anyway?

For ages. Stephen wouldn't let me, said I wasn't ready.

And are you?

Yes. Stephen was just being overly protective―

Look, if this is gonna work, I don't wanna hear his name.

Seriously. We do it my way or we don't do it at all.

- Jesus Christ. Why are you being so stressy?

Because my whole fucking career is riding on this, Tilly.

I need a win.

Hmm.

His fingers are a mess.

He definitely worked with his hands.

- What is that? - Metal filings.

So construction of some sort.

We'll call around,

see if anyone hasn't shown up to work.

This town is tradie central ― we'll be on the phone for days.

Yeah. So be it.

We need to get an ID.

OK. Spit it out.

You're not gonna like it.

I'm pretty sure Stephen knows who it is.

Look, I know you don't like him,

but he knows something. I showed him the photo.

What did I say, Tilly?

He's a resource.

You're letting your pride get in the way of an easy win - No cutting corners.

- No back-scratching. No deals. - It's all currency in this town.

Oh, and how the fuck did that work out (?)

For any of us?

(INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS)

Tilly does not have the right attributes.

I could say the same thing about you right now.

- Senior, she's small-town. OK, she's Stephen 2.0.

Oh well. You'll have your work cut out for you, then. Hmm?

The reason you're in Queenstown is because of people like her―

Don't assume you know why I'm in Queenstown.

You are not the only one with targets to meet, Davis.

I need an ID on our victim in 24 hours.

(GLASSES CLINK)

- Caleb. - Hi.

Hey. Could I please grab a Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque?

(ICE CLATTERS)

Salt? - Yeah, it lowers the freezing temp,

so it cools your drink quicker.

Be about 20 minutes. Is that OK?

Yeah. I'm happy to wait.

In fine company. - (CHUCKLES)

You know, uh, you'd be welcome to join us for dinner tonight.

I have plans.

Oh.

Well, you know, another day.

(CUTLERY CLICKS)

(DOOR SLAMS)

- Hey, buddy. - You wanted to see me, boss?

So, there's something I need to tell you.

Happy birthday.

- Oh. - Happy birthday, buddy!

- Happy birthday! - Whoo! - What is it, 55 (?)

- Oh! - (BOTH LAUGH) - No, nah.

Close. - Come on. Come on.

We've got steak; we've got beer.

What do you want? We've got it. - Wow.

(CHUCKLES) - Yeah.

My kids have made a special birthday dinner.

So... - Oh.

There's rib-eye.

There's very expensive champagne.

And a cake. (CHUCKLES) They'll be in bed soon, so I really should...

That's cute. Yeah, that's cute.

I was gonna cook.

(CHUCKLES) Just...

- Buddy. - ...make a call. (CHUCKLES) Yeah.

CHUCKLES: OK.

Hey, babe. Hey. Hey, look,

so, look, something's come up, and I've just gotta...

(SIZZLING)

(BRIGHT MUSIC)

How did the test go last night?

We haven't gotten the data yet.

It went AWOL.

We'll make some adjustments and try again.

You'll get your satellites, Noel.

(BOTH PANT)

(BRIGHT MUSIC CONTINUES)

(INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS)

(INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS CONTINUE)

(BASSY MUSIC PLAYS)

(BASSY MUSIC CONTINUES PLAYING, CHEERING)

- (INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS) - Hey. - Hey! You made it.

- How's it going? Hey. Sorry I'm late.

(BASSY MUSIC CONTINUES PLAYING)

(BASSY MUSIC CONTINUES PLAYING, INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS)

(BASSY MUSIC CONTINUES PLAYING)

What have you got?

- Up? Down? - Something to make the colours dance.

A couple extra if you've got them. - (CHUCKLES)

Happy tripping. - (LAUGHS) Thanks.

(BASSY MUSIC PLAYS)

(BASSY MUSIC CONTINUES PLAYING)

(MUSIC FADES)

(CHUCKLES)

(CHUCKLES)

- Back soon. - (BOTH CHUCKLE)

(WATER RUNS)

(SIGHS)

(TENSE MUSIC)

(GASPS)

(MUSIC CONTINUES)

We're trying to ID a man ― works in the trade, Maori, medium build.

Is he in trouble? We haven't seen him for a couple of days?

Window shopping for a Kiwi bride.

- It's personal. - Be careful, Davis. Personal got you in trouble last time.

- Little something for the birthday boy. - Oh, thanks, Daz.

Could you ask her what she wants from me?

You were there ― at the crime scene.