After the Verdict (2022–…): Season 1, Episode 1 - Episode #1.1 - full transcript
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Clara
Clara.
We really need to get back in there.
OK. Let's have
a show of hands.
Isn't she meant to be in charge?
It's OK.
A show of hands is a good idea.
Who agrees with Daniel?
Apart from Daniel.
Sorry.
Yes. That
was with my left hand.
See that?
What? We're voting.
What's your vote?
What everyone else said.
Do you even know what we said?
Not guilty.
Alright. So, that
makes it 11 to one.
It's down to you.
It's a gut feeling, that's all.
On the morning that my
wife died, she slept in.
I was up first, made breakfast,
was about to go for a run.
Hey sleepy. Coffee?
Thank you.
You were home late.
Just a work thing.
How did your wife appear to you?
She seemed tense.
She said that she'd made the
decision to sack her assistant.
Her assistant being the
accused, Heidi Lang.
Before I could get to why...
Hello!
One mango smoothie and dry cleaning,
shall I pop it in your cupboard?
Yeah. Hi, Paul.
Hey.
I left them together.
I went for a run, I returned home about
30 minutes later.
Oh, that was quick.
OK, I'm off.
She needs space, poor thing.
She's upset about the baby.
Tell her I'll see
her at the office.
Belinda had lost her baby,
our baby at 23 weeks.
Where is she? Don't
tell her I told you.
But she's snuck up on
the roof for a ciggy.
She only had one, I promise.
When Belinda didn't come
down for ten minutes,
I went to the roof top, I
couldn't see her anywhere.
Until...
Until I looked down.
She did this.
She had no motive. The
boss was firing her.
So, she murdered her?
Some people take
things personally.
What if the defence are right?
Belinda never intended
to sack Heidi.
Heidi went up onto that roof as a
loyal friend to comfort her boss.
Belinda was depressed, the
therapist confirmed that.
Yeah. She put her on medication,
I listened to that bit.
Heidi gave her a hug,
which would explain why her
DNA was on Belinda's clothes.
Belinda wanted some space,
so Heidi left her up there.
Belinda Brooks was all alone.
Did she decide that
she couldn't go on?
Did she jump?
Did she fall?
Did someone else come up
the stairwell and push her?
A neighbour, perhaps?
The husband?
Or did she tragically
take her own life?
Clara. We are directed
to go on facts.
We've been here for six
weeks talking facts.
And I'm no closer to
making a decision.
I can only go on gut.
Do you really think that she's
guilty, beyond reasonable doubt?
It's time - the judge
has called for a verdict.
The jury, Your Honour.
Has the jury reached a verdict?
We have.
We find the accused not guilty.
Heidi Lang, daughter of successful
businessman Vincent Lang,
was acquitted of
murdering her boss today.
Public relations
director Belinda Brooks.
Ms Lang.
Ms Lang, how do you
feel after the trial?
I'm relieved.
And I'm just so
grateful to my family
and my amazing lawyers
for all their support.
How are you going to celebrate?
I'm just gonna go home.
OK. That's enough.
Thank you, can we make some
room for her please. Thank you.
You alright?
Yeah.
I guess this is goodbye.
Thanks, everyone, for
having me as the foreperson.
Not that anyone else
wanted to do it.
You were awesome. Wasn't she?
Yeah. I like the day
you brought cupcakes.
Sorry I took so long
to make up my mind.
Well, I'm going
to miss you guys.
Even you.
We still have our group chat.
We should stay in
touch. Delete that.
Why would we delete it?
I'd say that would be protocol.
We're allowed to meet,
we just can't discuss
the case with other people.
I gotta head... But,
hey, thanks for this.
We should have a reunion, a dinner
or something tomorrow, maybe.
Just message me.
Take care. Cool. Bye.
Goodbye everyone.
I'll send you all the
details of the dinner.
Do you think they're keen?
I'm keen, but I gotta go too.
Don't be a stranger.
OK. I won't.
Excuse me. Hi.
Hi. Hi.
Was it just me or did we
have a connection there?
Sorry. Who are you?
Ollie. We were in
the trial together.
You're a juror?
Yeah. Yeah. I mean, I tried to get
out of it, but they made me do it.
It's torture. The foreman
could not make up her mind.
Stop. I can't talk about this.
I was the junior
to the prosecution.
No, I know. I wish you got to talk
more because it was super dull.
By the end, I was
like, I will agree with
whoever, just get
me out of here.
So, you took your civic
duty really seriously then?
My what?
Who cares if there's
a murderer out there?
You had to get back to work.
Well, I got a major
deal going down.
Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
Sorry, sorry.
I didn't realise this
meant so much to you.
I'm a feminist.
I didn't feel comfortable
convicting a woman.
The victim was a woman.
Feminism is so complicated.
We should workshop
this over a drink.
No, thank you.
OK. What about a dinner?
You could pay.
Mandy, you're here.
Hey, I was just getting the
kids some afternoon tea.
Hope you don't mind, Mia needed
your printer for homework.
Did you mean to put the
choccy biscuits in the bin?
Remember we talked about
giving them less sugar?
You're the mum.
I know I'm just their
dad's girlfriend.
Mum! Mum!
Is your court case over?
Yes. Did you lock
someone in jail?
No. Who wants snacks?
Me!
Oh, what a nice treat
seeing you on of Dad's days.
His printer was packed,
so I used yours.
Packed, packed for what?
We weren't supposed to tell you.
It's OK. We don't
have secrets.
Dom and I bought a
house. With a pool!
We are going to
move in tomorrow.
Dom and I knew you'd be
excited for the kids.
It's a real family table.
Where's my house?
I'm with a customer.
When were you going to tell me?
Excuse me.
This is not a good time.
We never bought a house.
We never went on holidays.
I'm still renting, I have no
security because everything
I've earned has gone
into building this place.
Yeah. I know you chipped
in to start this business.
Half the capital is not a chip.
Then there's everything
I did for free.
The books, hiring staff.
And I've always been grateful
that you supported my dream.
Until your dream involved
running off the sales manager.
That sounds tacky, Clara.
It does, doesn't it?
This is no one's fault.
It is what it is.
And the kids are so happy
about the new house.
You know what it's
like in my flat,
they're with me half the week.
And they're sleeping
in the living room.
There's nowhere to
put their stuff.
They're super excited
about the pool.
What about me?
You'd be welcome to come for a
swim any time, we'd love that.
I don't want to
splash in your pool.
I want my own house.
And that's a great goal for you.
I mean, our place is mostly
thanks to Mandy's savings.
Then sell the business, give me my
half, and I'll have savings, too.
I will. When?
When the time is right.
And the books are good.
And together we'll
maximize our return.
But I'm not going to rush it.
Hey, I built half this
furniture with my bare hands.
It's my work. It's my life.
What about my life?
You know what?
If you try and stay positive instead
of always focusing on the negative,
good things will
happen to you too.
Do we want doves?
What? At the wedding?
We could release
doves as a symbol of
the purity and
perfection of our love.
What happened to beers and
burgers in the backyard?
Oh, no.
Listen to this, when
these birds are released
they're meant to
return to their nests.
Sadly, many never do.
Raised in cages, they
lack the survival skills
to make it home,
isn't that terrible?
Forget the doves. I was
never sold on the bird theme.
Trish, this is serious, people
are murdering innocent birds.
Sweetie are you OK?
Every one dropping dead
from the sky right now.
I should cancel my shift.
Why would you do that? Why?
Because you're
normally a calm person.
Oh, I'm still a calm person.
Is this trial messing
with your head?
No.
It's over.
I'm good.
I'm planning my wedding to you,
and that is good for my head.
Alright.
I just
feel for the doves.
Mum, we're having
sushi for dinner.
The kids are with us tonight
and tomorrow, that still works?
Yeah. Let's stick
with the routine.
OK.
Will you be lonely? No, silly.
I'll see you soon.
Dom says you're emotional,
that's understandable.
I'm fine.
You seem emotional.
I would never try to
replace you, you know that.
You're the kid's mother.
I'm more of their best friend.
Bye Mum!
Bye, see you soon.
Go, go, go.
You scared me.
What are you doing?
Daisies, I brought daisies.
I can't stop thinking
about her either.
I hope she liked daisies.
I'm sure she'd
appreciate the gesture.
I just want to acknowledge
that she's more than a bunch
of gory photos for lawyers
to pass around a courtroom.
Yeah.
Heidi Lang smiled at me...
when she was leaving court,
she turned, looked
right at me and smiled.
That's friendly.
Does that mean she's guilty
and happy that we got her off?
Or not guilty and
glad we realised it?
We made this decision
already, remember?
You must be having
second thoughts too.
Why else are you bringing flowers to
a grave in the middle of the night?
Closure.
You should try it.
Belinda deserves more.
Like what?
Like justice.
That's a fancy word
for a girl drinking
12 dollar wine from
a pink paper cup.
Isn't that what a
jury is meant for?
We tried.
Did we?
I just wish we'd heard
from Heidi herself.
Hardly even put the
accused on the stand.
Then how are we meant to know
if she's telling the truth?
Clara.
What about the husband?
What about him?
You always said he did it.
No, the police charged
Heidi, not him.
So, you think they got it wrong?
I think you should move on.
You know, I get it.
It's frustrating. We went into
this thinking we were there
to crack the case,
but we weren't.
I mean, I know
Belinda didn't seem
like the type to
kill herself, but...
See.
You're not moving on either.
Well, because you keep sucking
me into your weird vortex.
Sorry. I hate my weird vortex.
So, get out of it.
Focus on getting your
life back on track.
You think I'm filling a void?
I think your ex is a doofus.
Obviously.
But you don't need him.
Go get your own house.
Do you know how much real
estate costs in this city?
Go get your own front door.
You know, crippling mortgage
like the rest of us.
Even for a door handle,
I need half the business.
So, keep fighting,
in the meantime,
talk to that weasel boss of
yours about paying you properly.
You know what?
You're right.
I'm doing this.
I'm reclaiming my life.
You can do it.
I know you can. Really, how?
Because I have been stuck
in a room with your stupid,
stubborn head for six weeks.
Dan, thanks for... Coming.
It was an accident.
Squash.
I didn't know you played squash.
I don't, that was the issue.
How you feeling?
I feel great.
Good to go.
The thing is, I've given
your classes to Laura Briggs.
She's an excellent
science teacher.
Yes, she is.
But I'm ready to come back.
We gave you time off
to process everything,
to come to terms with
your personal loss.
And I did.
So, thank you.
You went and did jury duty.
Because I was asked.
You were on bereavement leave.
So?
There's been some comments
from the rest of staff,
more concern than comments.
Let's call them
concerned comments.
It's a good idea.
People are concerned you
haven't processed everything.
Well, you can tell them
that I have fully processed.
Shall I tell Laura that I don't
need replacing or will you?
Clara, great to have you back.
Great to be back,
could I have a minute?
Yeah, door is always open.
As you know, since Erin left,
I've been doing this job of two
people for the same pay as before.
And we value and celebrate
efficiency in this department.
I was wondering if we could
celebrate with a pay rise?
Trust me, there's no one
I'd rather be properly
remunerated more than you.
Thank you.
Problem is, we use
salary benchmarking.
That's a problem because?
Your pay already falls
in the appropriate range.
Says who?
We outsource to experts.
It's just even during jury
duty, I was working nights
and weekends to keep
on top of everything.
There's no one more
empathetic than me, Clara.
I don't really need empathy.
OK.
That's an issue.
Empathy is a core value
of our well-being program.
I hope I can count on
your support with that.
You can.
Great to hear.
Clara, anything else
I can help you with?
No, I think that's it.
Cheers. Thanks matey!
So, what the weasel say?
He's very empathetic.
Oh, right. So, no
pay rise, then?
Why does no one tell
the truth anymore?
Did you know there's a
free Heidi chat group?
Is this your version
of moving on?
These fanatics, remember,
we saw them in court.
There were a few of them.
It's always nutters obsessed
with cases like this.
I mean, Heidi Lang is young,
she's attractive, father's
richer than Croesus so...
They know what brand of shoes she
wears, where she gets her haircut.
It's insane.
Aren't you meant to be booking
a venue for this reunion?
Do you know someone that
would have a table for...
12 meters high is
great for a carport
and does comply with
our regulations.
Thank you, Mr Garganic,
for your time.
Welcome.
Hey, I'll be here if
you have any questions.
Thank you.
What are you doing?
Stunning property, isn't it?
Hey take a brochure.
I'm selling this place.
I'm here to sign.
I don't think so.
The owner signed with
me three weeks ago.
They've left to go skiing.
We've actually had a lot of
interest, the views are to die for.
I told you about this place.
I did the legwork,
convinced them to sell.
I had to listen to them bang on
about their stupid ski holiday.
Bummer you didn't close.
I've been on jury duty!
Yeah, that's why I swooped in.
Well, that's an asshole move.
I know, right? I would have
expected the same from you.
I would never do that.
I'm not an asshole.
Oh rubbish, you're the master.
Look, I tell you what, I'll
be finished here in a sec.
Let's go get a drink, my shout.
We can toast our shared
capacity for asshole.
You'll have to toast
yourself. I'm busy.
Oliver. You're the
first one here?
Am I an asshole?
Yes.
No, I'm serious.
So are we.
Seven. Twelve.
What looks good?
It's carbs. Oh, good.
Yeah.
I didn't think he'd turn up.
Who did you piss off?
Lunchtime footy.
The boys got a little rowdy.
Alright. I'm starving.
Can we order?
Yeah. We should
wait for the others.
It's polite.
I'll have a bottle
of white, please.
Not sure how much more I can
drink on an empty stomach.
I can't believe no
one else has shown.
Maybe they've got lives.
We all have lives.
Everyone said they'd be here,
now they've left the chat.
Even weird guy left. I
thought he was weird guy.
Grumpy guy.
We should just order.
Yes. Yep.
Holy crap.
What?
What are the chances of that?
She lives nearby.
How do you know?
From the trial.
I don't remember that.
Must be her local Italian.
Did you plan this?
No, of course not!
You did.
It was the nutters.
What nutters?
The free Heidi fanatics.
Who?
Oh, those weirdos, you know, turn
up to the trial chanting her name
They've got this
online chat group.
They know everything about
her, where she shops,
where she gets her hair cut.
Where her local Italian is?
You're a nutter.
I'm not a nutter!
I just joined the online chat
group undercover, as Clarissa.
Oh, that's so
different from Clara.
It's very different.
Well done.
And I found out she
comes here on Wednesdays.
And then you booked
the restaurant.
I asked if anyone
had suggestions.
This is what happens when
no-one else will pick a venue.
Oh, she's leaving.
Clara!
Hi.
Hi, hi.
Hi.
Clara, from the jury?
Yeah, right.
I hope you don't
mind me saying hello.
Sorry. I don't
mean to be rude.
It's just I get
hassled a lot. Nutters?
Sorry?
The people who've wanted you
free probably pester you a lot.
Yeah.
Between them and the press, I
never know who's gonna jump out.
We were just eating
here by coincidence.
You made friends with
the other jurors?
Yeah, kind of.
That's... nice.
I'm glad something good
came out of this whole mess.
You can come say hi if you
want, or would that be weird?
Well, is it legal?
If we don't talk
about the trial.
It's up to you.
It's just for the
whole six weeks
we never even got
to hear you speak.
Um...
Everyone. This is Heidi.
Hi.
Heidi. This is Daniel,
Ollie and Margie.
Hi.
Hi. Oh, sit, sit, sit.
So, you come here often?
Really? What?
That was an actual question.
Yeah. Wednesdays.
I have this tradition,
pizza night.
I used to do it with...
Belinda?
Yeah.
I think she'd be happy I'm
keeping up Wednesday pizza.
We loved it. I'm sure
she'd be pleased.
Excuse me, are the
others coming or what?
The other jurors?
Yeah. They stood us up.
That's rude. I know, right.
I have another group
that can use this table.
Well, look, they're
friends of mine.
What about a smaller table?
I'm sorry, I can do takeaway.
Well, you know, I live around
the corner, you could all just...
Yeah, that's probably crazy.
Crazy can be good.
Well, I'm...
I'm getting carried away,
but it's nice meeting you.
We've all been through
this thing together.
It's weirdly comforting.
Well, I feel really bonded.
Good. We'd love to come over.
Hey. We shouldn't be here.
She invited us.
You invited us.
Don't you want to
find out the truth?
Is red OK?
Great.
It's a dove, isn't it?
Oh, I don't know.
I just liked him.
Beautiful.
He's yours.
Oh, no, I can't...
I found him in a
market somewhere.
He's not posh, I don't
think it's that fancy.
It's a lovely place.
It's mine. That's
what matters.
I love my parents, but I just wanted
to make my own way in the world.
That's why I took
the job with Belinda.
Anyway, let's eat.
Yeah.
No, no I've have had enough.
Sorry, so what number were you?
One. Of course she was.
Why?
Oh, she's teacher's pet.
I was four.
Right. And you were number 11?
I was number 12.
Unlucky last.
Yeah, laugh it up Margie.
Hey, what did you think
of all of us in court?
Ollie.
No, no. Did I give off
a asshole vibe at all?
Be honest with him.
No, no, the opposite.
See? Honestly.
So, you definitely didn't do it?
Sorry?
Clara.
I'm only clarifying for
the record, our record.
It's just, you never got to stand
up in court and say, "I'm innocent."
Garlic bread?
It goes really, really
well with the pasta sauce.
You still think I
might have done this?
That was the one thing I felt good
about that you all believe me.
We did, we do. We do, fully.
I don't even know
why I said that.
No. Why did you say that?
Of course, people are
going to doubt me,
even though my
name's been cleared.
But I just, I thought
at least you guys...
We do believe you.
That's the whole
not guilty part.
I'm so sorry.
I can't believe I, after
everything you've been through.
I get it. I get it.
You're curious. You all sat
in that courtroom for weeks
and you never got
to hear from me.
I'm saying some really
stupid things lately.
I have emotional issues.
My ex. This is really
more his fault.
He's an actual asshole.
What's he done? Long story.
Stole her money. He
won't sell the business.
I own half.
Ran off with the sales manager.
Now, Mandy and Dom
just bought a house,
while this one is
still stuck renting.
And he won't even sell the business
so she can get her own place.
How stupid am I?
I spent the last ten years
pouring my soul and life savings
into something called
Dom's Furniture.
You're not the
stupid one, he is.
You need to stand up to him.
I know.
But secretly, I wish his whole
business would burn to the ground.
OK. I'm done, everyone.
Someone's boring.
We should really
make a move. Yeah.
Oh, I still feel awful.
No, please don't.
It's fine. Honestly,
it's such a weird system.
All I wanted to do
was take the stand,
but my lawyer wouldn't let me.
It was some stupid
legal strategy.
I just wanted to tell
the truth, you know?
What do you think
happened to Belinda?
Clara, I'm pretty
sure that it was you
that said we can't
discuss the case.
My bad.
Too much wine.
I'll let you get to bed.
Thanks. Hey. And you stand up
to that ex-husband of yours.
Look at you. You're amazing.
You don't need to
put up with him.
You know what? She's right.
I am amazing.
I should stand up to Dom.
Yeah.
Not nearly as pissed as
her, but you're driving.
Up yours, Dom!
You big slimy bum brain!
And we'll be dropping
her off first.
Good plan.
You sure this is where you live?
Come on, Ollie.
You get out too.
Me? Yeah.
This is not where she lives.
How much for this?
What?
This is her ex's shop.
Come on.
Let's go home, love.
Come on. No.
First Ollie and I are putting
this place on the market.
Quick, Ollie.
You're the agent.
How much? I do
more residential.
This is your big break.
One big fat furniture store.
What is she doing?
We shouldn't have
had that last drink.
What do I do?
Get in the car.
Clara, if you don't get in this
car, we're going to leave you here.
You need to drop me next.
I didn't expect you
to message me back.
I was intrigued.
I'm not an asshole.
I have proof.
What does that even mean?
Well, I took on what you
said about the trial.
I admit I was either
hung over or asleep.
Except for the day
that I was drunk...
Actually it's probably
better if you talk less.
OK.
OK. Coming.
Clara Rossi.
Yes.
We need to talk to
you about an incident
at your furniture
store last night.
What incident?
Your beautiful store.
Mr Rossi, can you
tell us where you were
between midnight and
1:00am last night?
I was in bed.
Can anyone verify that?
My girlfriend.
Oh, we're separated.
But we own the store together.
So, you both stand to benefit
from the insurance money?
What are you implying?
Where were you between
12:00 and 1:00?
I'm not great with time.
Let me make it easier for you.
Were you at the store
at 12:27am this morning?
You're accusing
Clara now? Seriously?
We have footage of
you at the site.
I popped by briefly.
Can you confirm this is you?
Looks like me.
Is it you? Yes.
What are you doing?
Mr. Rossi, do you mind
letting me ask the questions?
What were you doing?
A kind of dance.
I'd had some wine.
Then what's this
gesture you're making?
The dance involved putting my
middle finger up several times.
At the shop?
It shouldn't be
taken the wrong way.
What way is that?
Sorry.
What was the question?
Can you tell us
who this person is?
That's Ollie.
Who?
Oliver Tallis.
We were having a meeting.
Well describe for us the
nature of this meeting.
He's a real estate agent.
I asked for a quote
on the property.
At 12:27am?
Is there a law about what time you
can have a property consultation?
So, where did you go
after this meeting?
We drove home, it must be
on the footage us leaving.
The vehicle leaves this spot.
But the fire started at the back
of the building shortly after.
Where there is no camera.
And you think I drove
around the back and hurled
a Molotov cocktail
through the back window?
Clearly that was a
ludicrous hypothetical.
So, where did you go then?
We went to Margie's.
She's the one in
the passenger seat.
We went to her house
for a barbecue.
A barbecue at 12:27am?
You have very strict ideas about
what time people should do things.
You realise this
is a video call?
I need to speak to all of you.
Oliver, are you naked?
Sorry.
I'll call you back.
No, this is urgent.
If the police call, we were
all together last night.
What, did you say police?
After we left the store and I
tried to persuade Ollie to sell it,
you need to tell the police we went
to Margie's house for a barbecue.
They have your numbers.
Where are you going?
What's going on, Clara?
Dom's store burned down.
It what?!
Fuck.
Oh, my God.
You don't think...?
What?
Do you remember what you
said to Heidi last night?
You spoke to Heidi Lang?
You said to take an
interest in the case.
Is there someone with you Ollie?
Oh... No.
I'm late for work.
Yeah, oh. I'll call you.
At her house, you told
Heidi that you wished
that Dom's store would
burn to the ground.
You did.
But that's just a
coincidence, right?
What else would it be?
So, where were you last night?
With you. Afterwards.
You dropped me home.
You stayed at home?
You didn't go back to the store?
What? No. You think
I'm an arsonist now?
So, why are you
lying to the police?
Because they have footage of
me just before it happened.
Yelling angrily, doing
the bird finger dance.
The bird what?
I don't get why you had
to bring us into it.
You're all in the footage.
I thought we could be
each other's alibis.
As long as we're
all about the truth.
It's the important thing, right?
All you need to say is we had
a midnight sausage sizzle.
Anything else I did last night
that I should know about?
No. Good.
Me and him.
So, how was school?
I did a painting.
It's a fire.
Oh.
Did you hear about Dad's shop?
Yes, sweetheart.
It's very sad.
See the car?
Take your brother and go
wait, I'll be two minutes.
Hi Clara, I was hoping
I'd find you here.
How did you...
Well last night?
You said your kids
went to this school.
I saw it on my
newsfeed, and I just had
to come see you,
Dom's furniture.
Yeah.
That is so weird,
because last night
you said "I wish it would
burn to the ground."
I didn't mean it.
No, of course not.
I mean, you must be
crushed and your ex.
I know there was tension there, but
you wouldn't wish that on anyone.
No.
I mean, obviously, this is really
good for you with the insurance,
but you wouldn't want
to see it like that.
I should... Oh, yeah.
Don't keep your kids waiting.
Oh, they are so cute.
Hey, we should catch up again.
Last night was fun.
Yeah. Great.
OK, great.
Well, bye.
Mum.
Who were you talking to?
No-one.
Someone needs to stop Clearway Law.
Public shouldn't leave reviews for lawyers.
Public shouldn't leave reviews for lawyers.
Clara
Clara.
We really need to get back in there.
OK. Let's have
a show of hands.
Isn't she meant to be in charge?
It's OK.
A show of hands is a good idea.
Who agrees with Daniel?
Apart from Daniel.
Sorry.
Yes. That
was with my left hand.
See that?
What? We're voting.
What's your vote?
What everyone else said.
Do you even know what we said?
Not guilty.
Alright. So, that
makes it 11 to one.
It's down to you.
It's a gut feeling, that's all.
On the morning that my
wife died, she slept in.
I was up first, made breakfast,
was about to go for a run.
Hey sleepy. Coffee?
Thank you.
You were home late.
Just a work thing.
How did your wife appear to you?
She seemed tense.
She said that she'd made the
decision to sack her assistant.
Her assistant being the
accused, Heidi Lang.
Before I could get to why...
Hello!
One mango smoothie and dry cleaning,
shall I pop it in your cupboard?
Yeah. Hi, Paul.
Hey.
I left them together.
I went for a run, I returned home about
30 minutes later.
Oh, that was quick.
OK, I'm off.
She needs space, poor thing.
She's upset about the baby.
Tell her I'll see
her at the office.
Belinda had lost her baby,
our baby at 23 weeks.
Where is she? Don't
tell her I told you.
But she's snuck up on
the roof for a ciggy.
She only had one, I promise.
When Belinda didn't come
down for ten minutes,
I went to the roof top, I
couldn't see her anywhere.
Until...
Until I looked down.
She did this.
She had no motive. The
boss was firing her.
So, she murdered her?
Some people take
things personally.
What if the defence are right?
Belinda never intended
to sack Heidi.
Heidi went up onto that roof as a
loyal friend to comfort her boss.
Belinda was depressed, the
therapist confirmed that.
Yeah. She put her on medication,
I listened to that bit.
Heidi gave her a hug,
which would explain why her
DNA was on Belinda's clothes.
Belinda wanted some space,
so Heidi left her up there.
Belinda Brooks was all alone.
Did she decide that
she couldn't go on?
Did she jump?
Did she fall?
Did someone else come up
the stairwell and push her?
A neighbour, perhaps?
The husband?
Or did she tragically
take her own life?
Clara. We are directed
to go on facts.
We've been here for six
weeks talking facts.
And I'm no closer to
making a decision.
I can only go on gut.
Do you really think that she's
guilty, beyond reasonable doubt?
It's time - the judge
has called for a verdict.
The jury, Your Honour.
Has the jury reached a verdict?
We have.
We find the accused not guilty.
Heidi Lang, daughter of successful
businessman Vincent Lang,
was acquitted of
murdering her boss today.
Public relations
director Belinda Brooks.
Ms Lang.
Ms Lang, how do you
feel after the trial?
I'm relieved.
And I'm just so
grateful to my family
and my amazing lawyers
for all their support.
How are you going to celebrate?
I'm just gonna go home.
OK. That's enough.
Thank you, can we make some
room for her please. Thank you.
You alright?
Yeah.
I guess this is goodbye.
Thanks, everyone, for
having me as the foreperson.
Not that anyone else
wanted to do it.
You were awesome. Wasn't she?
Yeah. I like the day
you brought cupcakes.
Sorry I took so long
to make up my mind.
Well, I'm going
to miss you guys.
Even you.
We still have our group chat.
We should stay in
touch. Delete that.
Why would we delete it?
I'd say that would be protocol.
We're allowed to meet,
we just can't discuss
the case with other people.
I gotta head... But,
hey, thanks for this.
We should have a reunion, a dinner
or something tomorrow, maybe.
Just message me.
Take care. Cool. Bye.
Goodbye everyone.
I'll send you all the
details of the dinner.
Do you think they're keen?
I'm keen, but I gotta go too.
Don't be a stranger.
OK. I won't.
Excuse me. Hi.
Hi. Hi.
Was it just me or did we
have a connection there?
Sorry. Who are you?
Ollie. We were in
the trial together.
You're a juror?
Yeah. Yeah. I mean, I tried to get
out of it, but they made me do it.
It's torture. The foreman
could not make up her mind.
Stop. I can't talk about this.
I was the junior
to the prosecution.
No, I know. I wish you got to talk
more because it was super dull.
By the end, I was
like, I will agree with
whoever, just get
me out of here.
So, you took your civic
duty really seriously then?
My what?
Who cares if there's
a murderer out there?
You had to get back to work.
Well, I got a major
deal going down.
Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
Sorry, sorry.
I didn't realise this
meant so much to you.
I'm a feminist.
I didn't feel comfortable
convicting a woman.
The victim was a woman.
Feminism is so complicated.
We should workshop
this over a drink.
No, thank you.
OK. What about a dinner?
You could pay.
Mandy, you're here.
Hey, I was just getting the
kids some afternoon tea.
Hope you don't mind, Mia needed
your printer for homework.
Did you mean to put the
choccy biscuits in the bin?
Remember we talked about
giving them less sugar?
You're the mum.
I know I'm just their
dad's girlfriend.
Mum! Mum!
Is your court case over?
Yes. Did you lock
someone in jail?
No. Who wants snacks?
Me!
Oh, what a nice treat
seeing you on of Dad's days.
His printer was packed,
so I used yours.
Packed, packed for what?
We weren't supposed to tell you.
It's OK. We don't
have secrets.
Dom and I bought a
house. With a pool!
We are going to
move in tomorrow.
Dom and I knew you'd be
excited for the kids.
It's a real family table.
Where's my house?
I'm with a customer.
When were you going to tell me?
Excuse me.
This is not a good time.
We never bought a house.
We never went on holidays.
I'm still renting, I have no
security because everything
I've earned has gone
into building this place.
Yeah. I know you chipped
in to start this business.
Half the capital is not a chip.
Then there's everything
I did for free.
The books, hiring staff.
And I've always been grateful
that you supported my dream.
Until your dream involved
running off the sales manager.
That sounds tacky, Clara.
It does, doesn't it?
This is no one's fault.
It is what it is.
And the kids are so happy
about the new house.
You know what it's
like in my flat,
they're with me half the week.
And they're sleeping
in the living room.
There's nowhere to
put their stuff.
They're super excited
about the pool.
What about me?
You'd be welcome to come for a
swim any time, we'd love that.
I don't want to
splash in your pool.
I want my own house.
And that's a great goal for you.
I mean, our place is mostly
thanks to Mandy's savings.
Then sell the business, give me my
half, and I'll have savings, too.
I will. When?
When the time is right.
And the books are good.
And together we'll
maximize our return.
But I'm not going to rush it.
Hey, I built half this
furniture with my bare hands.
It's my work. It's my life.
What about my life?
You know what?
If you try and stay positive instead
of always focusing on the negative,
good things will
happen to you too.
Do we want doves?
What? At the wedding?
We could release
doves as a symbol of
the purity and
perfection of our love.
What happened to beers and
burgers in the backyard?
Oh, no.
Listen to this, when
these birds are released
they're meant to
return to their nests.
Sadly, many never do.
Raised in cages, they
lack the survival skills
to make it home,
isn't that terrible?
Forget the doves. I was
never sold on the bird theme.
Trish, this is serious, people
are murdering innocent birds.
Sweetie are you OK?
Every one dropping dead
from the sky right now.
I should cancel my shift.
Why would you do that? Why?
Because you're
normally a calm person.
Oh, I'm still a calm person.
Is this trial messing
with your head?
No.
It's over.
I'm good.
I'm planning my wedding to you,
and that is good for my head.
Alright.
I just
feel for the doves.
Mum, we're having
sushi for dinner.
The kids are with us tonight
and tomorrow, that still works?
Yeah. Let's stick
with the routine.
OK.
Will you be lonely? No, silly.
I'll see you soon.
Dom says you're emotional,
that's understandable.
I'm fine.
You seem emotional.
I would never try to
replace you, you know that.
You're the kid's mother.
I'm more of their best friend.
Bye Mum!
Bye, see you soon.
Go, go, go.
You scared me.
What are you doing?
Daisies, I brought daisies.
I can't stop thinking
about her either.
I hope she liked daisies.
I'm sure she'd
appreciate the gesture.
I just want to acknowledge
that she's more than a bunch
of gory photos for lawyers
to pass around a courtroom.
Yeah.
Heidi Lang smiled at me...
when she was leaving court,
she turned, looked
right at me and smiled.
That's friendly.
Does that mean she's guilty
and happy that we got her off?
Or not guilty and
glad we realised it?
We made this decision
already, remember?
You must be having
second thoughts too.
Why else are you bringing flowers to
a grave in the middle of the night?
Closure.
You should try it.
Belinda deserves more.
Like what?
Like justice.
That's a fancy word
for a girl drinking
12 dollar wine from
a pink paper cup.
Isn't that what a
jury is meant for?
We tried.
Did we?
I just wish we'd heard
from Heidi herself.
Hardly even put the
accused on the stand.
Then how are we meant to know
if she's telling the truth?
Clara.
What about the husband?
What about him?
You always said he did it.
No, the police charged
Heidi, not him.
So, you think they got it wrong?
I think you should move on.
You know, I get it.
It's frustrating. We went into
this thinking we were there
to crack the case,
but we weren't.
I mean, I know
Belinda didn't seem
like the type to
kill herself, but...
See.
You're not moving on either.
Well, because you keep sucking
me into your weird vortex.
Sorry. I hate my weird vortex.
So, get out of it.
Focus on getting your
life back on track.
You think I'm filling a void?
I think your ex is a doofus.
Obviously.
But you don't need him.
Go get your own house.
Do you know how much real
estate costs in this city?
Go get your own front door.
You know, crippling mortgage
like the rest of us.
Even for a door handle,
I need half the business.
So, keep fighting,
in the meantime,
talk to that weasel boss of
yours about paying you properly.
You know what?
You're right.
I'm doing this.
I'm reclaiming my life.
You can do it.
I know you can. Really, how?
Because I have been stuck
in a room with your stupid,
stubborn head for six weeks.
Dan, thanks for... Coming.
It was an accident.
Squash.
I didn't know you played squash.
I don't, that was the issue.
How you feeling?
I feel great.
Good to go.
The thing is, I've given
your classes to Laura Briggs.
She's an excellent
science teacher.
Yes, she is.
But I'm ready to come back.
We gave you time off
to process everything,
to come to terms with
your personal loss.
And I did.
So, thank you.
You went and did jury duty.
Because I was asked.
You were on bereavement leave.
So?
There's been some comments
from the rest of staff,
more concern than comments.
Let's call them
concerned comments.
It's a good idea.
People are concerned you
haven't processed everything.
Well, you can tell them
that I have fully processed.
Shall I tell Laura that I don't
need replacing or will you?
Clara, great to have you back.
Great to be back,
could I have a minute?
Yeah, door is always open.
As you know, since Erin left,
I've been doing this job of two
people for the same pay as before.
And we value and celebrate
efficiency in this department.
I was wondering if we could
celebrate with a pay rise?
Trust me, there's no one
I'd rather be properly
remunerated more than you.
Thank you.
Problem is, we use
salary benchmarking.
That's a problem because?
Your pay already falls
in the appropriate range.
Says who?
We outsource to experts.
It's just even during jury
duty, I was working nights
and weekends to keep
on top of everything.
There's no one more
empathetic than me, Clara.
I don't really need empathy.
OK.
That's an issue.
Empathy is a core value
of our well-being program.
I hope I can count on
your support with that.
You can.
Great to hear.
Clara, anything else
I can help you with?
No, I think that's it.
Cheers. Thanks matey!
So, what the weasel say?
He's very empathetic.
Oh, right. So, no
pay rise, then?
Why does no one tell
the truth anymore?
Did you know there's a
free Heidi chat group?
Is this your version
of moving on?
These fanatics, remember,
we saw them in court.
There were a few of them.
It's always nutters obsessed
with cases like this.
I mean, Heidi Lang is young,
she's attractive, father's
richer than Croesus so...
They know what brand of shoes she
wears, where she gets her haircut.
It's insane.
Aren't you meant to be booking
a venue for this reunion?
Do you know someone that
would have a table for...
12 meters high is
great for a carport
and does comply with
our regulations.
Thank you, Mr Garganic,
for your time.
Welcome.
Hey, I'll be here if
you have any questions.
Thank you.
What are you doing?
Stunning property, isn't it?
Hey take a brochure.
I'm selling this place.
I'm here to sign.
I don't think so.
The owner signed with
me three weeks ago.
They've left to go skiing.
We've actually had a lot of
interest, the views are to die for.
I told you about this place.
I did the legwork,
convinced them to sell.
I had to listen to them bang on
about their stupid ski holiday.
Bummer you didn't close.
I've been on jury duty!
Yeah, that's why I swooped in.
Well, that's an asshole move.
I know, right? I would have
expected the same from you.
I would never do that.
I'm not an asshole.
Oh rubbish, you're the master.
Look, I tell you what, I'll
be finished here in a sec.
Let's go get a drink, my shout.
We can toast our shared
capacity for asshole.
You'll have to toast
yourself. I'm busy.
Oliver. You're the
first one here?
Am I an asshole?
Yes.
No, I'm serious.
So are we.
Seven. Twelve.
What looks good?
It's carbs. Oh, good.
Yeah.
I didn't think he'd turn up.
Who did you piss off?
Lunchtime footy.
The boys got a little rowdy.
Alright. I'm starving.
Can we order?
Yeah. We should
wait for the others.
It's polite.
I'll have a bottle
of white, please.
Not sure how much more I can
drink on an empty stomach.
I can't believe no
one else has shown.
Maybe they've got lives.
We all have lives.
Everyone said they'd be here,
now they've left the chat.
Even weird guy left. I
thought he was weird guy.
Grumpy guy.
We should just order.
Yes. Yep.
Holy crap.
What?
What are the chances of that?
She lives nearby.
How do you know?
From the trial.
I don't remember that.
Must be her local Italian.
Did you plan this?
No, of course not!
You did.
It was the nutters.
What nutters?
The free Heidi fanatics.
Who?
Oh, those weirdos, you know, turn
up to the trial chanting her name
They've got this
online chat group.
They know everything about
her, where she shops,
where she gets her hair cut.
Where her local Italian is?
You're a nutter.
I'm not a nutter!
I just joined the online chat
group undercover, as Clarissa.
Oh, that's so
different from Clara.
It's very different.
Well done.
And I found out she
comes here on Wednesdays.
And then you booked
the restaurant.
I asked if anyone
had suggestions.
This is what happens when
no-one else will pick a venue.
Oh, she's leaving.
Clara!
Hi.
Hi, hi.
Hi.
Clara, from the jury?
Yeah, right.
I hope you don't
mind me saying hello.
Sorry. I don't
mean to be rude.
It's just I get
hassled a lot. Nutters?
Sorry?
The people who've wanted you
free probably pester you a lot.
Yeah.
Between them and the press, I
never know who's gonna jump out.
We were just eating
here by coincidence.
You made friends with
the other jurors?
Yeah, kind of.
That's... nice.
I'm glad something good
came out of this whole mess.
You can come say hi if you
want, or would that be weird?
Well, is it legal?
If we don't talk
about the trial.
It's up to you.
It's just for the
whole six weeks
we never even got
to hear you speak.
Um...
Everyone. This is Heidi.
Hi.
Heidi. This is Daniel,
Ollie and Margie.
Hi.
Hi. Oh, sit, sit, sit.
So, you come here often?
Really? What?
That was an actual question.
Yeah. Wednesdays.
I have this tradition,
pizza night.
I used to do it with...
Belinda?
Yeah.
I think she'd be happy I'm
keeping up Wednesday pizza.
We loved it. I'm sure
she'd be pleased.
Excuse me, are the
others coming or what?
The other jurors?
Yeah. They stood us up.
That's rude. I know, right.
I have another group
that can use this table.
Well, look, they're
friends of mine.
What about a smaller table?
I'm sorry, I can do takeaway.
Well, you know, I live around
the corner, you could all just...
Yeah, that's probably crazy.
Crazy can be good.
Well, I'm...
I'm getting carried away,
but it's nice meeting you.
We've all been through
this thing together.
It's weirdly comforting.
Well, I feel really bonded.
Good. We'd love to come over.
Hey. We shouldn't be here.
She invited us.
You invited us.
Don't you want to
find out the truth?
Is red OK?
Great.
It's a dove, isn't it?
Oh, I don't know.
I just liked him.
Beautiful.
He's yours.
Oh, no, I can't...
I found him in a
market somewhere.
He's not posh, I don't
think it's that fancy.
It's a lovely place.
It's mine. That's
what matters.
I love my parents, but I just wanted
to make my own way in the world.
That's why I took
the job with Belinda.
Anyway, let's eat.
Yeah.
No, no I've have had enough.
Sorry, so what number were you?
One. Of course she was.
Why?
Oh, she's teacher's pet.
I was four.
Right. And you were number 11?
I was number 12.
Unlucky last.
Yeah, laugh it up Margie.
Hey, what did you think
of all of us in court?
Ollie.
No, no. Did I give off
a asshole vibe at all?
Be honest with him.
No, no, the opposite.
See? Honestly.
So, you definitely didn't do it?
Sorry?
Clara.
I'm only clarifying for
the record, our record.
It's just, you never got to stand
up in court and say, "I'm innocent."
Garlic bread?
It goes really, really
well with the pasta sauce.
You still think I
might have done this?
That was the one thing I felt good
about that you all believe me.
We did, we do. We do, fully.
I don't even know
why I said that.
No. Why did you say that?
Of course, people are
going to doubt me,
even though my
name's been cleared.
But I just, I thought
at least you guys...
We do believe you.
That's the whole
not guilty part.
I'm so sorry.
I can't believe I, after
everything you've been through.
I get it. I get it.
You're curious. You all sat
in that courtroom for weeks
and you never got
to hear from me.
I'm saying some really
stupid things lately.
I have emotional issues.
My ex. This is really
more his fault.
He's an actual asshole.
What's he done? Long story.
Stole her money. He
won't sell the business.
I own half.
Ran off with the sales manager.
Now, Mandy and Dom
just bought a house,
while this one is
still stuck renting.
And he won't even sell the business
so she can get her own place.
How stupid am I?
I spent the last ten years
pouring my soul and life savings
into something called
Dom's Furniture.
You're not the
stupid one, he is.
You need to stand up to him.
I know.
But secretly, I wish his whole
business would burn to the ground.
OK. I'm done, everyone.
Someone's boring.
We should really
make a move. Yeah.
Oh, I still feel awful.
No, please don't.
It's fine. Honestly,
it's such a weird system.
All I wanted to do
was take the stand,
but my lawyer wouldn't let me.
It was some stupid
legal strategy.
I just wanted to tell
the truth, you know?
What do you think
happened to Belinda?
Clara, I'm pretty
sure that it was you
that said we can't
discuss the case.
My bad.
Too much wine.
I'll let you get to bed.
Thanks. Hey. And you stand up
to that ex-husband of yours.
Look at you. You're amazing.
You don't need to
put up with him.
You know what? She's right.
I am amazing.
I should stand up to Dom.
Yeah.
Not nearly as pissed as
her, but you're driving.
Up yours, Dom!
You big slimy bum brain!
And we'll be dropping
her off first.
Good plan.
You sure this is where you live?
Come on, Ollie.
You get out too.
Me? Yeah.
This is not where she lives.
How much for this?
What?
This is her ex's shop.
Come on.
Let's go home, love.
Come on. No.
First Ollie and I are putting
this place on the market.
Quick, Ollie.
You're the agent.
How much? I do
more residential.
This is your big break.
One big fat furniture store.
What is she doing?
We shouldn't have
had that last drink.
What do I do?
Get in the car.
Clara, if you don't get in this
car, we're going to leave you here.
You need to drop me next.
I didn't expect you
to message me back.
I was intrigued.
I'm not an asshole.
I have proof.
What does that even mean?
Well, I took on what you
said about the trial.
I admit I was either
hung over or asleep.
Except for the day
that I was drunk...
Actually it's probably
better if you talk less.
OK.
OK. Coming.
Clara Rossi.
Yes.
We need to talk to
you about an incident
at your furniture
store last night.
What incident?
Your beautiful store.
Mr Rossi, can you
tell us where you were
between midnight and
1:00am last night?
I was in bed.
Can anyone verify that?
My girlfriend.
Oh, we're separated.
But we own the store together.
So, you both stand to benefit
from the insurance money?
What are you implying?
Where were you between
12:00 and 1:00?
I'm not great with time.
Let me make it easier for you.
Were you at the store
at 12:27am this morning?
You're accusing
Clara now? Seriously?
We have footage of
you at the site.
I popped by briefly.
Can you confirm this is you?
Looks like me.
Is it you? Yes.
What are you doing?
Mr. Rossi, do you mind
letting me ask the questions?
What were you doing?
A kind of dance.
I'd had some wine.
Then what's this
gesture you're making?
The dance involved putting my
middle finger up several times.
At the shop?
It shouldn't be
taken the wrong way.
What way is that?
Sorry.
What was the question?
Can you tell us
who this person is?
That's Ollie.
Who?
Oliver Tallis.
We were having a meeting.
Well describe for us the
nature of this meeting.
He's a real estate agent.
I asked for a quote
on the property.
At 12:27am?
Is there a law about what time you
can have a property consultation?
So, where did you go
after this meeting?
We drove home, it must be
on the footage us leaving.
The vehicle leaves this spot.
But the fire started at the back
of the building shortly after.
Where there is no camera.
And you think I drove
around the back and hurled
a Molotov cocktail
through the back window?
Clearly that was a
ludicrous hypothetical.
So, where did you go then?
We went to Margie's.
She's the one in
the passenger seat.
We went to her house
for a barbecue.
A barbecue at 12:27am?
You have very strict ideas about
what time people should do things.
You realise this
is a video call?
I need to speak to all of you.
Oliver, are you naked?
Sorry.
I'll call you back.
No, this is urgent.
If the police call, we were
all together last night.
What, did you say police?
After we left the store and I
tried to persuade Ollie to sell it,
you need to tell the police we went
to Margie's house for a barbecue.
They have your numbers.
Where are you going?
What's going on, Clara?
Dom's store burned down.
It what?!
Fuck.
Oh, my God.
You don't think...?
What?
Do you remember what you
said to Heidi last night?
You spoke to Heidi Lang?
You said to take an
interest in the case.
Is there someone with you Ollie?
Oh... No.
I'm late for work.
Yeah, oh. I'll call you.
At her house, you told
Heidi that you wished
that Dom's store would
burn to the ground.
You did.
But that's just a
coincidence, right?
What else would it be?
So, where were you last night?
With you. Afterwards.
You dropped me home.
You stayed at home?
You didn't go back to the store?
What? No. You think
I'm an arsonist now?
So, why are you
lying to the police?
Because they have footage of
me just before it happened.
Yelling angrily, doing
the bird finger dance.
The bird what?
I don't get why you had
to bring us into it.
You're all in the footage.
I thought we could be
each other's alibis.
As long as we're
all about the truth.
It's the important thing, right?
All you need to say is we had
a midnight sausage sizzle.
Anything else I did last night
that I should know about?
No. Good.
Me and him.
So, how was school?
I did a painting.
It's a fire.
Oh.
Did you hear about Dad's shop?
Yes, sweetheart.
It's very sad.
See the car?
Take your brother and go
wait, I'll be two minutes.
Hi Clara, I was hoping
I'd find you here.
How did you...
Well last night?
You said your kids
went to this school.
I saw it on my
newsfeed, and I just had
to come see you,
Dom's furniture.
Yeah.
That is so weird,
because last night
you said "I wish it would
burn to the ground."
I didn't mean it.
No, of course not.
I mean, you must be
crushed and your ex.
I know there was tension there, but
you wouldn't wish that on anyone.
No.
I mean, obviously, this is really
good for you with the insurance,
but you wouldn't want
to see it like that.
I should... Oh, yeah.
Don't keep your kids waiting.
Oh, they are so cute.
Hey, we should catch up again.
Last night was fun.
Yeah. Great.
OK, great.
Well, bye.
Mum.
Who were you talking to?
No-one.
Someone needs to stop Clearway Law.
Public shouldn't leave reviews for lawyers.