Wentworth (2013–…): Season 1, Episode 1 - No Place Like Home - full transcript

[Indistinct conversations
and laughter]

[Laughter]

RONNIE: This
your first time, babe?

Oi. Talking to you.

- What's your name?
- Bea.

[Clears throat] Bea Smith.

Soak it up, Bea Smith.

[Indistinct radio chatter]

[Keys jingling]

[Door unlocking]

G'day, Chris.



You know the drill, mate.

You want a
gobby, it'll cost you.

Packet of smokes.

[Zipper unzips]

You smoke?

[Mechanical whirring]

OFFICER: Please come forward.

Home sweet home, love.

[Gasping]

[Light zapping]

[Indistinct radio chatter]

FLETCH: For
Christ's sake, Sharni.

[Flashbulb popping]

[Breathing heavily]



Oh, shit!

Date of birth?

Are you on any medication?

Next of kin?

Next of kin.

- Debbie.
- Bea?

Debbie.

Debbie. I need to speak
to my daughter, Debbie.

Fletch!

Fletch, grab her.

I just need to speak
to my daughter.

Bea. Bea, calm down.

Will, what's her name?
Will! What's her name?

- Will, what's her name?
- Bea Smith!

I just want to speak
to my daughter!

We're gonna have to sedate her.

- WILL: Yep.
- Okay. Medical!

- Needs sedation.
- Get your hands off me, please!

Stop it!

I want to speak
to Debbie, please!

FLETCH: Go, go, go. Go, go.

[Beep, gate unlocks]

Are you okay today?

You know, a lot of
women find it overwhelming

on their first night.

We have a peer
worker, Liz Birdsworth.

She'll introduce
you to the women.

When can I talk to my daughter?

All numbers have to
be put on the call list.

I'll organize it. You
can call her after lunch.

Thanks, Vera.

[Clears throat]
It's Ms. Bennett.

Hi.

Okay, this front door
gets locked every night,

but feel free to
move around the unit.

BEA: What, with the other women?

They're not locked
in their cells?

Yeah, that's right. Ah,
that's the panic button.

If there's any
trouble, you press it.

Now, this is the
lounge, kitchen.

There's a kettle. Coffee, tea.

The sugar is rationed,
but feel free to, you know,

watch some TV, make yourself
a cuppa in your free time.

That's your cell.

Count's in half an
hour, then lunch.

Work'll be allocated
to you on Monday.

M-Ms. Bennett?

Can I please get a uniform?

Well, you can keep your own
clothes while you're on remand.

I'd prefer a uniform.

Okay. I'll have one sent over.

Sorry, I thought... FRANKY: Hey.

It's all yours, when we're done.

[Both laugh]

What, you like to watch, do you?

Oh, don't go now.

I'm just getting started.

[Moaning ecstatically]

Nice color.

Your hair.

Do it yourself?

Yeah. I'm a hairdresser.

Yeah, right.

When are you open for business?

- Don't have any of my things.
- [Laughs]

All you need is a
good pair of hands.

Yeah.

What's your name, Red?

Bea.

Bea?

[Laughs]

That's brutal.

I'm Franky.

Nice to meet you.

Kim, Red. Red, Kim.

Hello again.

Got a new roomie, girls.

Why don't you give
her the heads-up?

Hey! Yeah!

Look, sorry I wasn't here,
love. They should have told me.

This is Doreen,
and this is Kaiya.

Say hello.

And I'm Liz.

I'm the peer worker, and I'm
here to show you the ropes

and make sure you
don't get into any trouble.

You okay?

Uh, can I go to my room now?

It is a bit stark, but
you'll make it your own.

What'd they pinch you for?

DEBBIE: Mum! Mum!

Mum! Let go of me! Mum!

No!

[Sobs]

DOREEN: Who's that?

- Your daughter?
- BEA: Yeah.

- Her name's Debbie.
- Oh, lovely.

You know she can visit.

No. Prison's no place for kids.

What?

Oh, no, I-I didn't mean...

- Stuck-up bitch.
- Doreen!

- I wasn't judging her.
- No, no, no.

Don't take it personally.

She's just given up her ciggies,

and it's like walking
on eggshells.

MAN ON P.A.:
Attention, compound,

count will commence
in 10 minutes.

So you've got to be
standing in your door

in 10 minutes for
the head count,

And leave it open,
or the girls get shitty.

They think you don't trust them.

Okay.

And don't borrow anyone
else's stuff without asking.

But if Franky wants
any of yours, don't argue.

Oh, you know the panic
button by the front door?

Yeah.

Don't ever press it.

[Indistinct conversations]

WILL: Franky.

FRANKY: Sorry, Mr. Jackson.

- You settling in all right?
- Yeah.

We've put your
daughter on the call list.

You can join the phone
queues after lunch.

Liz'll show you.

Oh, thank you.

Hey, Red.

LIZ: We had a game
of basketball last week.

You should have seen
Mr. Jackson in his shorts.

- [Laughter]
- Whoo!

We lost that game.

Only 'cause you guys

were staring at his
ass the whole time.

LIZ: Exactly. He's
got a great ass.

Liz seems to have
taken Bea in hand.

She was really distressed.

I think she'll settle in okay

once she's talked
to her daughter.

Vera...

I think you should stop making
friends with the prisoners.

Start focusing on
what's really going on.

Do you want to call
the staff into my office?

Yes, Governor.

[Laughing]

FRANKY: Mrs. Jackson.

You hungry, are you?
You want sharesies?

- [Laughter]
- You good?

Hey, your old roommate,
Sharni, she's back inside.

- Oh, is she?
- Yeah.

Must have missed the food, eh?

Yeah, it's what
we're famous for, eh?

Um, poor old thing, she
pissed herself in processing,

and you wouldn't
believe what slipped out.

It was a lot of gear.

Don't know anything
about that, do you, Franky?

Why would I?

Oh, well.

Eat it while it's hot.

Hey. My room. After lunch.

- Sorry?
- Dessert.

Let's put Sharni in the
slot for a couple of weeks,

see what she's got to tell us.

And then when she's out,
we'll put her into D Block.

They'll find another
way to bring the drugs in.

Hasn't changed
since Holt was slotted.

MEG: Yeah, that's because
Doyle's taken up the slack.

But now she's
bringing in crystal meth,

which fucks everyone.

You try being on the ward

when they're off
their face on that shit.

So we are gonna
come down on her.

I've been working really closely
with Franky, and she's clean.

Are you sure she's behind this?

Erica, do you think someone
who's pinned half a day

could run this operation?

We don't need
Sharni's confession

to know Franky
Doyle is behind this.

What do you want us to do?

I want you to ride her.

You know, box visits, spot
checks, restricted privileges.

We are gonna put
her out of business.

Ride her hard, she's going
to rise to the challenge.

Isn't it smarter to negotiate?

We don't negotiate
with prisoners.

Okay, thanks, everyone.

That Erica, she
really pisses me off.

I mean, she's not
even an officer.

She shouldn't be
in these meetings.

Come here, come here.

You can't argue with
the department, okay?

You have got to relax.

Remember what the doc
said? Stress is not helping.

Oh, honey, let's not talk
about this now, please.

Well, we can talk
about it tonight, in bed,

making love, making babies.

[Door opens]

Oh. I'll come back.

No, it's okay.
Will's just leaving.

- Still on for the game tomorrow?
- Yep.

What can I do for you?

Well, AI's full.

We've got two more
remands coming in.

Are they the files, yeah?

Maybe we can send
some down to C Block.

Is there anything else?

It's pretty inappropriate
behavior for the governor.

Well, if you had have
knocked, Mr. Fletcher...

[Knock on door]

you would have saved
yourself the embarrassment.

Thanks.

[Door closes]

[Speaking native language]

How long do we get?

Oh, 12 minutes, and
then the phone cuts out.

If no one answers, you got
to go to the end of the queue.

I've been waiting for you.

I hate fucking waiting.

Ease up, Franky, she's a
newbie. And she's into blokes.

[Laughs] I don't
care who she fucks.

Kim's looking for you.

Well, I'm minding
a spot for Doreen.

You were. Now off you go.

See you in a bit?

Visitor's form.

I've filled it out. You
just need to sign it.

What for?

Well, tomorrow you
meet your friend Craig.

- Collect a housewarming present.
- What present?

Well, it's not a fucking cake.

[Sighs]

Look, I'd love to
be able to help...

- Hey, hey, hey.
- I don't know how.

Do you want to talk to
your daughter? Do you?

Hey, Booms. Got anyone waiting?

What for?

Well, Red's in no
hurry. Bring 'em in.

Ohh.

Look, Red, I'm all about
fun. The girls know that.

That's how things
work in my unit.

And they also know that if
they want to survive in here,

if they want to eat, sleep,
or speak to their kids,

they'll do what I say.

Now you don't want to be
the odd one out, do you?

Hey?

Do you, Red?

Back it up.

Here we go. In you go.

Dors.

But I'm in before you.

In you go, bub.

[Beeps, door unlocks]

- Bea Smith?
- Yeah?

I need you to come with me.

I honestly didn't
mean to offend you.

Whatever Franky
wants, just do it.

No, I can't.

Franky's top dog.

Ever since Jacs left.

Who's Jacs?

Vinnie Holt's wife.

Well, she's in the slot
right now, but she'll be back.

I just want to
phone my daughter.

It sucks when
you can't see them.

Yeah.

I miss Kaiya when she
goes out to visit her grandma.

So you understand.

You see, the way
that I left her...

I just want to know
my little girl's okay.

And this... this thing that...

That Franky wants me to do, I...

I don't know how.

You've got to
choose sides in here.

Franky'll look out for you.

Well, she's famous. Did
you see her on the telly?

Yeah.

I actually felt sorry for her.

[Chuckles]

Don't ever tell her that.

Look, if you want to
speak to your daughter,

sign the form.

[Bird cawing]

[Cheering]

Are you ready to win?!

Are you ready for
fabulous prizes?!

MAN ON P.A.:
Attention, compound.

Attention, compound.

Visiting hours will
commence in 10 minutes.

You're on.

[Beeps]

Who are you seeing today?

Just a friend.

[Beeps, door unlocks]

Hi, I'm Bea.

What?

[Clears throat]

Forget about it.

CRAIG: Hey.

Can you just have a
look at this, please?

You stupid fucking bitch.

Sit the fuck down.

In 20 minutes I'm
gonna be leaving,

and we're gonna try that again.

And this time, you're not
gonna fuck it up, right?

[Clock ticking]

Time's up.

Try to look like you're
enjoying it this time, eh?

See you 'round, Bea.

I didn't think you were the
kind to have a bit on the side.

How was your first
night in H Block?

Good.

Any trouble from Franky?

You know, the women do find
these strip searches get easier.

Hair.

Okay. Mouth.

Wider.

Okay, lift your tongue.

Okay. Ears, please.

[Indistinct shouting]

[Beeps, gate unlocks]

Has Liz mentioned
our programs to you?

Well, you should
talk to her about it.

Some women find it
helps pass the time.

Ms. Davidson?

I was just telling Bea
about your programs.

Ah, great. Bea.

We'll see if we can keep you
occupied until your hearing.

- FRANKY: Ms. Davidson.
- Franky.

Those are being
wasted on a uniform.

Yeah. It's one of
the perks of my job.

So let's set up a meeting.

You can go now.

Hey, Vera. Has the
prisoner been searched?

VERA: Of course, Governor.

G'day.

Do you want to open your
mouth up for me, please?

Do you want to open,
and stretch it wide?

That's it. Stretch 'em out.

Go wider. Thank you.

Tongue that way.

And that way.

Right, lift your head back.

That's it. Open wide.

Go down. Lift your tongue up.

Okay, just look at me.

- Give us a cough.
- [Coughs]

See me in my office? Thanks.

- Did you get it or not?
- Yeah.

- Oh, shit.
- What did I swallow?

Come on. Let's go.

Come on. Boomer, piss off.

I'm still going.

Fingers down.

Put your fingers down. Go.

- Oh, jeez, do you have to?
- Throw the fuck up.

- [Coughing]
- Put your fingers in there.

- I'm trying.
- Come on!

If that things bursts, you're
dead, so throw the fuck up.

[Gagging]

- [Retches]
- Good!

[Coughing]

Get... Fucking pick it up.

MEG: Hey, do you
want to hand that over?

Thanks. Vera?

Want to pass it over?

Stand up for us, Bea.

Hands out in front.

Got anything to say?

Yeah. Can I have
some bloody privacy?

Vera, do you want
to call for the cleaner?

There's nothing in your file
that indicates you're a user.

So we're assuming you're
trafficking for Franky Doyle.

You say Doyle's name,
and I'll put you into protection.

There'll be no reprisals
from the women.

You say nothing, this is
gonna go on your record,

and it's not gonna look
good at your hearing.

Oh, could you just
say something?

I don't... I don't know
anything about it.

I was watching your
visit on the CCTV.

- You did not know that man.
- Yeah, he's my boyfriend.

Do you want to
put her in the slot,

see how she goes?

Vera.

You've been my
deputy now for, um...

- Two years.
- Yeah.

And before me it was Dalton
that was governor, yeah, for...

- One year.
- And before that it was Peters?

Uh, he lasted 18 months.

Right, and all that
time, you were deputy.

You've watched a
parade of governors

come through that door.

It must have been
very, very difficult for you

when I got this job.

Of course not.

Then why are you
making me look bad?

That is not what I'm doing.

So you're just not up to the
job. Is that what I'm hearing?

'Cause we have
to think about that.

Could you, uh, get
onto the dog squad?

I'm gonna order a
ramp of the prison.

Yes, Governor.

- Down.
- Come on, boy.

Come on.

- FLETCH: Right.
- Sit.

Okay.

The plan tonight is to
hit H2 and hit it hard.

Let's do it.

- [Dogs barking]
- Come on. Come on, boy.

MAN ON P.A.:
Attention, compound.

Attention, compound.

This is a Code Blue.

[Dogs barking]

JACS: ♪ He used
to give me roses ♪

♪ I wish he would again ♪

♪ But out there on the outside ♪

♪ Things were different then ♪

♪ On the inside,
the roses grow ♪

♪ They don't mind
the stony ground ♪

♪ Da da dum ♪

♪ But the roses here
are prisoners too ♪

♪ Da da da ♪

♪ Da dum ♪

Lovely.

Morning.

Here's your breakfast.

It's included in the price.

Tough night?

Yeah. You tried
sleeping on this?

[Chuckles]

You want a ciggy?

Outside?

You can't smoke in here.

So how long will I be in here?

It's up to the governor.

Is this the "good cop" routine?

I'm not a cop.

Look, between me and you,
you're doing the right thing.

They'll keep grilling you,

but that's nothing to what the
women'd do to you if you talk.

Governor said that I'd be
safe, I'd be in protection.

If they want to get to
someone, they do it,

even if it's just in here.

[Coughing]

Not a smoker, are you?

Only came out for the fresh air.

[Chuckles]

They went way too far.

They took our extra blankets.
They took our clothes.

They even took
Kaiya's teddy bear.

Well, the dogs must
have picked up a scent.

Oh, come on, Mrs.
Jackson. Throw me a bone.

I am trying to
help you out here.

Yeah, I know, I know.

Oh, look, I managed
to set up that meeting

with Mr. Channing for next week.

That's your parole.

Now, you've done a
great job as peer worker,

and I'm gonna make sure
they take that into account.

I didn't come here
for brownie points.

I'm looking after the girls.

Yeah, well, so am I.

Until I get some information
on Franky's trafficking,

all privileges are suspended.

Unless you can
help me out with that.

No, I thought not.

Well, I'll let you know
how that meeting goes,

but I'd keep my fingers crossed.

Oh, bring her in, Mr. Jackson.

Take a seat.

So how'd you go last night?

Jog your memory?

Look, the dog squad,

they raided the prison
last night 'cause of you.

And the women are not happy.

If I send you back
to that compound,

you're gonna have to
deal with the repercussions.

And women like you,
you're a soft target.

But if you tell me who
you're trafficking for,

you won't see that
compound again.

I'll put you in your own
cell, under protection,

for the rest of your stay here.

I prefer the company.

You be careful
what you wish for.

[Indistinct talking
and laughter]

That was nicely played, Red.

- On ya, Bea.
- Yeah, good work.

- Good one.
- You did the right thing.

- Coffee.
- Thank you.

The women are
quiet this morning.

What, even Franky?

You know what that means.

Hey, morning.

- Governor.
- Morning, Governor.

Matthew, would you return Holt
to the compound after the count?

Uh, Holt's not due
back for weeks.

MEG: Uh-huh.

I'm just rewarding
her good behavior.

Divide and conquer.

Better the devil.

Oh, those good old heroin days.

Nice to be back in
your own cell, Jacs?

[Indistinct talking
and laughter]

- Jacqui!
- Yes!

Look who's back.

[Indistinct talking]

That bitch is playing with me.

There you go, love.

Thanks.

You must be Smith.

Yeah.

I'm Jacqui Holt. You
can call me Jacs.

Heard you caused some
trouble for the screws.

Good on ya, love.

Come and sit with me.
We can have a natter.

I think I've got to sit with
the women from my unit.

It's a free country.

But I won't take
no for an answer.

Do you a deal...

We'll take this,
you get me a cuppa.

Francesca won't mind, will you?

I heard you let down
some of the women.

You know how they get when you
make promises you can't deliver.

Never mind. I'm back.

You look older.

[Laughter]

Experience always wins,
Francesca, in the end.

I'm sorry, love, I didn't say.

I don't take milk.

You made a big
mistake framing me.

Lost your temper. Again.

Gets you into all sorts
of trouble, Francesca.

BOOMER: Ooh. Ahh.

Tide's out, love.

Sorry?

[Stifled laughter]

Bit more water?

[Indistinct talking]

Too full.

[Laughter]

Oi!

Get here.

I'm not a dog, Harry.

I wanted coffee.

I'll do it.

Oi, Birdsworth.
Smith's making it.

It's okay. I'll do it.

Mug's dirty.

[Laughter]

Well, go on. Move your ass.

- Now move your fucking ass!
- [Thudding]

[Groans]

[Gasping]

Harry!

[Sobbing]

[Fabric tears]

[Engine starts]

What are you waiting for?

No.

WOMAN: Ooh.

I beg your pardon?

I'm not doing it.

Oh, we got a feisty
one here, girls.

What are you in for,
love? Parking fines?

[Laughter]

Offense to
administer substances,

causing serious injury,

conduct endangering life,

grievous bodily harm,
and attempted murder.

So, please, make your own tea.

BOOMER: Ooh! Ho ho!

- [Laughing]
- Whoo!

Shut down by the
new girl. That's nice.

I've had a long time to
think about our reunion.

Been looking forward to it.

Your time's over, clitty licker.

Ooh.

We're coming to get you.

DEBBIE: Mum?

- Deb?
- Mum, are you in there?

Just stay out there, Deb!

- Mum, what are you doing?
- Nothing.

Mum, let me in!

Listen, Deb, just
go back inside.

I'll be in in a minute.

- What's he done?
- Nothing, Deb.

Just, sweetie, just
please go back inside.

[Archie Roach's
"Walking Into Doors" plays]

♪ You say you're a man ♪

♪ You understand ♪

♪ But you don't ♪

Call an ambulance!

- Call an ambulance!
- I am!

Ambulance!

Please hurry! It's my dad.

I think he's tried
to kill himself.

♪ Cause I'm a man ♪

♪ I don't understand ♪

♪ But I try ♪

♪ She always does... ♪

MAN: We need to phone this in.

♪ ...what I command
while she cries ♪

- Mum! Mum!
- Deb!

Let go of me! Mum!

BEA: Keep your hands off her!

Go back inside. I'll
be back. I promise.

No! [Sobbing]

Hey.

♪ She's got her law ♪

Doreen found it.

She fixed it up, and we
wanted it to be a bit of a surprise.

♪ And she's sick and tired ♪

♪ Of walking into doors ♪

You right, love?

Bea?

It's all right.

It's all right, love.

Bea. It's all right.

WOMAN: Whoo!

It's on, okay?

Oi.

It's on, all right?

Some pretty serious charges.

Who was it?

I didn't do anything.

My husband, he
tried to kill himself.

[Door opens]

Hey, Deb.

The cops said a statement
from me was all they needed.

It was tempting.

But you kept your promise?

No, I told them again
they were well off the mark.

Said I was stressed at
work, it was getting me down,

so I tried to top myself.

I said exactly what
you girls told them.

So that's it?

Well, unless they can
make a case without me.

LIZ: How often
did he lay into you?

He didn't lay a hand on me.

Thanks for doing this, Harry.

Do you know how humiliating
it was telling a bunch of coppers

what a loser I am?

If you get done for this,

it's 'cause you're too
dumb to do anything right.

Are you listening to me?

Yes. Yes.

Now, you make sure
you stick to the story.

LIZ: You shouldn't have
stood up to Jacs like that.

What's she gonna do?

I don't know.

At the moment, she's
got Franky to worry about.

When Franky's on the warpath,

everything else
goes out the window.

- Liz?
- Yeah?

Boomer's got a
crew waiting outside.

Shit! Kaiya's out
there with Toni.

Where's Franky?

DOREEN: I'm getting
Kaiya. Out of the way.

Franky.

Mate, you don't need to do this.

She started it.

- You ready?
- Yeah.

Ready?

Franky's gone to do Jacs.
Can you look after Kaiya?

- What are you gonna do?
- Whatever Franky wants.

Women are gonna get hurt.

Only if they're with Jacs.

Let's just go inside and
let everyone calm down.

I am calm.

[Indistinct shouting]

WILL: Stop! Break it up!

Up against the
fence! Break it up!

- Move to the wall!
- Right, stop!

- I said move to the wall!
- Break it up!

Move to the wall!

Stop! Break it up!

That'll do, ladies!
Move to the wall!

I said move to the wall!

[Alarm blaring]

[Blaring continues]

MAN ON P.A.:
Attention, compound.

Attention, compound.

All prisoners
return to your cells.

Can I have my teddy?

Your teddy?

Is your teddy in your room?

I don't know.

I'll go and have
a look, shall I?

Okay.

[Indistinct shouting]

[Laughs]

Your time's up, Nanna.

Fuck off me!

What is this, huh?!
Three of you?!

It's not in there, honey.

Kaiya?

Kaiya?

Kaiya?

Kaiya?

Kaiya!

Hold her still.

Girls like you come in with
your swagger and your youth.

But underneath, you're
just a scared little girl.

Once I've stripped
you of your tatts,

I'll show you the
real Franky Doyle.

Kaiya!

Kaiya!

[Whimpers]

Get the fuck off her!

Hey, hey, hey! The
screws are coming!

Screws are coming!

[Thuds]

Kaiya?

Wait, Kaiya!

Kaiya?

Meg?

Meg.

Someone call an ambulance!

[Sobbing] No.

Hold on. Hold on.

Zero Five to Zero One.
We need an ambulance.

[Slow instrumental
music playing]