Winter (2015): Season 1, Episode 4 - The Inside Man - full transcript

(SCREAMS)

DETECTIVE SERGEANT WINTER:
Karly Johansson, mother of two.

I think this might be
linked to one of my cold cases.

Prime suspect was Paul Pagent.
Prick's been free for eight years.

Eight years he should have
been behind bars.

I know what you did to your wife.
Lachlan.

Pagent didn't top himself.
He was murdered.

Detective Sergeant McKenzie...

..Tamara Davis, Deputy DPP.

Where did you get these?

They ID'd your nephew as a customer,
not as one of their targets.



What the hell do you think
you were doing?

Nothing.

You were going to buy drugs!
No, I wasn't.

Yes, you were
and you would have been arrested.

(SIRENS WAIL)

You want names, you go to Bjorn.
He's been running drugs for years.

Well, someone knew he was gonna talk
who knew we were coming.

Your Fed friend?

You know what they say -
everyone's got their price.

Or...
One of our people.

Indiana is my daughter
from my first marriage.

I know that you think
I was a bad father.

Do you want to get killed? These
people are not gonna go away.

(TYRES SCREECH, SIRENS WAIL)



Oh, Jesus.

(CRASH!)
Jesus, no!

Sharni? Sharni, can you hear me?

Can I come in?

I should have put Indy
in a safe house.

Well, that's not your fault
'cause that was...

..that's my call.

Yeah, well, God knows
where she is now.

We'll find her.

(GASPS AND PANTS)

You OK?

Yeah, I'm fine.
Yeah?

Do you want to get some breakfast?

(PHONE RINGS)

Eve Winter.

Wha... can you tell me
what it's about?

No, no, I'll be there.

Who was that?
Professional Standards.

They want to see me.

(SIGHS)

Do you know what it's about?

They didn't say.

WOMAN: Do you know why
you're here, Detective?

Why don't you tell me?

Paul Pagent lodged
a harassment complaint

against Detective Sergeant McKenzie
two days before his murder.

Paul Pagent?

He claimed he was conducting
a vendetta against him.

Did you see any evidence of this?

No.

As lead detective, you were aware that
McKenzie had previously investigated...

Detective Sergeant McKenzie.

In regards to the Janet Pagent
murder, yes, I was aware of that.

And we're still looking at
any possible connection

to our current investigation.

Have you found any?

Our investigation is still ongoing.

Detective McKenzie
called you from Rocky Point

on the night of the 25th.

My recollection
is he called me at home. Late.

What about?
A personal matter.

Look, Detective Sergeant McKenzie

was acting with my full knowledge
and approval

and if you're suggesting that he is in any
way implicated in the Paul Pagent murder,

you're way off the mark.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got a briefing
to get to and a witness to locate.

Yes, we're fully aware
of the present status

of your investigation, Detective.

Really? Who have you
been talking to?

We'll adjourn this meeting
until this afternoon.

We've got a lot more to discuss.

We've got Schultz,
Parker and Walters from Gangs,

Connors and Franklin
from Sex Crimes,

and Wheeler, Smith
and Killian from Drugs.

If only it was as simple as
throwing more manpower at it.

Good morning, everyone.
ALL: Morning.

Have a seat.

OK, you need to familiarise yourself
with all the players.

It's possible we're looking at
more than one killer.

However, our priority
is locating Indiana Hope.

She's our best lead right now.

What we do know is that
she recently downloaded

a bus timetable to Brisbane.

Now, we've circulated her description
to uniforms and transit police,

but Milo and Alesia,
I want you at the bus terminal.

Extra eyes on the ground.
Yes, boss.

OK, that's it for now.

If you've got any questions,
come and see me in my office.

Lachlan, I need to speak to you.

Professional Standards
questioned me this morning

about you and Paul Pagent's murder.

It's ridiculous.

You know about it?
Yeah.

Why didn't you tell me?

You've got enough to deal with.
It's all bullshit.

So, were you in Rocky Point the
night before Pagent was murdered?

Yeah, what of it? I didn't kill him.

Professional Standards obviously
think they're onto something.

They're on a fishing expedition.
What for?

I don't know. A fall guy.

In the meantime, I have to take you
off anything to do with Pagent.

What?

You brief Milo and Alesia...
You can't do that!

It is not up for debate!

You know how this works.

Fine.

Is that all?

Yes.

I half-expected
to see your Fed friend here,

at the briefing.

I assume finding Indiana
is his priority too.

We're in contact.

I'll keep him informed
of any developments.

I'm sure you will.

Boss.
Steve.

Your nephew's lucky
his aunty's watching his back,

but you nearly compromised
an 8-month operation.

Did Detective Lee tell you that?

Unlike some,
I know how to keep my mouth shut.

She's gonna have to hurry
if she wants to catch this bus.

Or not.

The first stop
is just outside Newcastle.

She could've made her own way
up there.

Yeah. We should tell
the local uniforms to keep watch.

The next bus is...?

In an hour. Then, after that,
10 o'clock tonight.

Did you get the file I sent you?

The enhanced screen capture
of the suspect from the hospital.

It's my new screensaver.

So he can kiss my arse.

So, turning out attention to your
present investigation, Detective...

If you must.

You currently have five unsolved
homicides. Is that correct?

Six if you include your cold case.

Janet Pagent.

Oh, so that's what this is about?

Public relations exercise?

You need to deliver
my head on a plate?

We are looking at the professional
standard of your investigation

and in particular, the role
of the senior officers running it.

My task force was charged with

finding the murderer
of Karly Johansson.

In the process, we've uncovered
an organised criminal operation

involving drug importation
and human trafficking.

We're currently working
with the Federal Police.

Working very closely
with the Federal Police,

aren't you, Detective Sergeant?

Time for another coffee?

Yeah, OK, thanks.

Sweet and skinny? Like you.

There she is.

Where?
Escalator.

She doesn't know us yet.
Let her get closer.

How close?
Just... closer.

Ooh!
Shit!

I got him, you get her.

Stop! Police!

(GROANS)

Freeze!

Oh!

Hey, whoa, whoa, relax!

Easy.
Back off or I'll kill him!

(WOMAN SCREAMS)

Back off! Back off!

Just let him go.

Relax!
(GRUNTS)

(PEOPLE SHOUT)

Police! Police! Move, move!

Move!

Moving on, were you aware of a Drug
Squad operation in Newtown yesterday?

My task force consists of detectives

from several squads,
including Drugs.

As a consequence, I hear a lot
about operational matters.

Move! Move!

But you were in Newtown yesterday
morning, weren't you, Detective?

Yes.

(PHONE BUZZES)

Doing...?

(PHONE CONTINUES BUZZING)
Turn that off, please, Detective.

I was picking up my nephew.
He goes to school in the area.

Somewhat of a coincidence,
wouldn't you say?

If that's what you want to call it.

Boss, we are in pursuit
of the suspect on foot!

Where is he?
Around here somewhere.

I thought you were
going after Indiana.

I lost her.

I thought you might need me.
Right.

He had the same information
that we did.

He knew she'd be
at the bus terminal.

Yeah. You get onto the boss?

I can't get through to her.
We'll have to call for back-up.

No, let's just low for five minutes,
see if he sticks his head up.

Milo...
He hears sirens, he's gonna disappear!

Your nephew was observed

going to the target house
on two separate occasions.

Do you really expect us to believe

your actions yesterday
were unrelated?

Look, Detective Winter,

we're not overly interested in

whether you used privileged
information to protect your nephew.

We're not even interested
if you're exercising poor judgement

in your association
with a Federal agent.

We simply want your cooperation

in relation to
any possible involvement

by Detective Sergeant McKenzie

in Paul Pagent's murder.

I got shit hitting the fan
everywhere right now.

Mate, I'm happy to review the lot, but
we were pretty thorough back then.

Yeah, I know,
but we know a lot more now.

Listen, what if Janet Pagent
stumbled on Bjorn's drug operation?

Why do you think that?

She set up a meeting with him
she never got to have.

That could've been about anything.

P&C meeting, missing homework,
smoking in the toilets.

I know, I know. It's a long shot.
With Bjorn dead, you know...

Yeah, I know.
It makes it... bloody hard to prove.

I've also put out calls
to past students and teachers,

trying to confirm those rumours
about Pagent and the girls.

Anything else I can do to help?
(PHONE RINGS)

No, thank you.

Appreciate you helping me out.

Alesia.

We're in pursuit of a suspect
from the hospital.

Where are you?
On Hay Street in Chinatown.

Have you called for back-up?

I've tried to get through to
the boss, but she's not answering.

I'm on my way.

There he is!

ALESIA: I need back-up now!

Hay Street, Haymarket,
approaching Kimber Lane.

(DOOR CLOSES)

Milo?

So, let me get this straight.

You confronted the suspect
on the roof, he resisted arrest,

you struggled
and he went over the guard rail?

Yes, boss.

I'm gonna need a lot more detail
than that, Milo. A lot more.

Understood.

I want a full report
on my desk tonight.

Yes, boss.

Have we still got a presence
at the bus terminal?

Yes, boss. Uniforms are there.

Yeah, well, I doubt Indiana's
gonna go back there now.

You've blown that chance.
Sorry, boss.

But we do have an ID on our hit man.

Edward John Duca - aka Eddie Duca.

Well, get that phone to a techie.

It's probably a burner but we
might get lucky. Anything else?

Uh, long history of arrests.

Released from Silverwater
two months ago.

Doing time for what?
Aggravated assault. Three years.

Alright, well,
I want to know everything.

I want family, the friends,
the associates, everything.

Yes, boss.

Hey, I'll call you back.

Yep.

Did you tell anyone
that you stayed over last night?

Yeah, no, I ran down the pub
and told my mates.

No, of course not. Why?

Professional Standards made
some thinly veiled accusation

that we've been
working closely together.

Yeah, well, they didn't
hear anything from me.

Jesus, Eve...

(CLEARS THROAT)

(SIGHS)
So, how you doin'?

Great.

Can I have a word?
Uh-huh.

Professional Standards
want me to help bring you down.

Bastards.

Yep.

They've picked a sacrificial victim
and it's you.

I guess I should be flattered.

Of course, they would have
threatened you if you don't help out.

Let me guess, there's some sort of
professional impropriety.

How did you know that?
Oh!

I know how they work.

They implied I used a tip-off
to keep my nephew out of trouble.

Did you?

Yeah.
Holy shit!

Yes.
(LAUGHS)

So?

So, I told them to suspend me
if they had any proof.

They didn't suspend me.

So, who gave you this tip-off?

Milo.

How much do you actually know
about Milo?

Just that he came highly recommended
from Drugs.

He knew about Bjorn.

He knew about the bus station.

But why put himself at the scene?

He didn't.

You did.

Now, if Alesia hadn't
spotted Duca first...

Who knows?

So, Duca ran when he saw Milo?

Yes. He had been heading
for Indiana.

And then Milo took off after Duca?

Yes.
And what about Indiana?

She took off and I decided
to go after my partner.

He was... in pursuit of
a dangerous suspect.

Well, given that, why didn't you
call for back-up straightaway?

I... did try to call you first.

And then we lost him
for a few minutes and...

..we decided to hold off.

You both decided?

Milo was pretty adamant that we wait
until we had him in sight.

So, Milo decided to hold off?

Yes.

And then he took off after Duca
on his own?

Well, I had spoken to
Detective McKenzie

and I was calling for back-up.

So, that held me up... a bit.

Milo said that they had a fight
and then Duca went over the railing.

Yes.

Did you actually witness this fight?

No.

And how have you been getting on
with Detective Lee, Alesia?

How do you mean?
In general.

Oh... uh...

Good, yeah. Yeah.

Uh, no problems. Um...

He has a slightly different
sense of humour to me,

but... most people do.

We need to keep this
strictly between us.

Understood?

Sure.

Has Detective Lee ever done anything
or given you any reason whatsoever

for you to question his actions?

Working late?

Apparently, the traffic
in town's really bad.

I've heard that too.

Some police action in Chinatown
stuffed up the CBD.

So... inconsiderate.

So, what can I do for you,
Detective?

Well, after the day I've had, I'd...

..I'd kill for a drink.

Well, we'd better get you one.

He said he lost his keys.
Get your feet... off the cushions.

That is bullshit.
He knows where we keep the spare.

We had an argument this morning.
Do you know what about?

Look, Mel, I'm right in
the middle of something.

He wanted to go to the Gold Coast
with his mates for a holiday.

I mean, I know you think
I'm a hopeless mum,

but even I draw the line somewhere.

I really... I don't
have time for this. Can we just...?

Can you just shovel some food
down his throat? I'm on my way.

Yeah, fine.

Excuse me.
Yeah.

They found a rifle
at Eddie Duca's flat.

It's the same calibre as
the one that took out Emma Tan.

Ballistics are working it now,
so... he could be the shooter.

Any connection to Penny Bartok.

Nah. Nothin' yet.

Oh, God...

We really need to find Indiana.

What about her passport?

Well, if she... tries to pick it up,
we can get her then.

Well, that's highly
unlikely, isn't it?

Probably, but...

I don't know. Well, maybe she's
gone back to the Cross.

She's got contacts there,
there's safety in numbers.

She knows that's the first place
we'll be looking for her.

The fact is she could be anywhere.

Sharni, it's me.
I need you to pick up.

I'm in a phone booth.

Just... pick up next time, OK?

Harry, your mum's here!

Hey.
Hey. He just finished eating.

Oh, thanks for that. Glass of wine?

Uh, I can't. Jake's here.
We've got work on.

Oh! We all know how much
you love your work.

Oh, please. I'm not in the mood.
Can you just take Harry and go?

I was only joking.

Are you OK?

Yeah, I'm fine.
I've just, you know... got a lot on.

I saw. It's all over the news.

Yeah, well, that's just
a small part of it.

Anyway, you should go home
and work things out with your son.

Yeah, that's more like it.
Get stuck into my parenting.

Come on, Harry! We're going!

Harry?
HARRY: Alright, I'm coming.

(SIGHS)
You look tired. You sleeping?

Yeah.
Liar.

You know sleep deprivation
is a form of torture?

Impaired cognitive functioning,
speech impairment,

hallucinations, psychosis,

cardiovascular disease,
stress, anxiety, depression...

Wow. How long have you been
waiting to use that line?

You really do need to
take care of yourself.

Yeah, I know.

Come on, Harry, we're going!

Alright, alright.

I mean it.

Thanks, Eve.
Oh! Here...

Oh... Mwah!
Hmm.

Night.

(SIGHS)

(GROANS)

I wish this day could start over.

Really?

I thought it started pretty good.

Hmm!

In fact...

Hmm? Mm-hm?

There's no reason it really can't...
end the same way.

(PHONE BUZZES)

Just let it ring.

(PHONE CONTINUES BUZZING)

Eve Winter.

I'll meet with you. Only... you.

Uh, just a sec.

Indiana, where are you?
I mean it.

No other cops and no Feds.

Just you or you'll
never hear from me again.

OK.

I'm somewhere in, like,
Oxford Square or something.

I'll wait on the steps.

What's that about?

It's... work. Something's come up.

Nothin' about Indiana?

No, no. No. Something else.

(WHISPERS) Come over here.
Come back.

I have to go in.

(DOOR CLOSES)

Hey.

You OK?

I'm not testifying for the Feds.

That's your decision.

Let me take you somewhere safe.

Have you seen Sharni?

I've been trying to call her all
day. She's not answering her phone.

Indy...

Sharni was in an accident
last night.

A bad one.

Well... she's gonna be OK...

I'm really sorry.

I got her killed, didn't I?

She's dead because of me.

(CRIES)

Where's your mind?

Hmm?

Sex was nice but now
you're a million miles away.

Talk about damn a guy
with fake praise.

(SIGHS)

I know Professional Standards
have been giving you a hard time.

How'd you know that?

Ziegler's been fielding calls
all day from the Minister.

(GROANS AND SIGHS)

Ziegler's pretty much
at the heart of it all.

How is my boss to blame?

His daughter is.

(CLOSES DOOR)

How?

OK. Let's get you into a warm shower
and I'll fix you something to eat.

Why are you doing this?

I told you.

Here's your room.

There's a shower down the hall.

I'll get you a towel.

And you'll probably need
something to change into, so...

This'll have to do.

It's not fashion-forward
but it's warm and comfy.

It's OK.

Got good security.

You're safe here.

Thank you.

I'll see you downstairs.

When will I see you next?

I might be up for
a drink tomorrow night.

How about you text me later today?

(PHONE RINGS)

It's too bad
if she wants you tonight.

(CHUCKLES)

(GROANS)

Eve, what's up?

Can you talk?
Yeah, I'm just, uh...

Just callin' it a night. What's up?

I've got Indiana.

Is she alright?

Yeah, she's OK.

Where are you - Homicide?

Uh...

No. I'm at my place.

(SIGHS) Eve...

Yeah, I know, I know,
it breaks all the rules,

but... I need her to trust me.

Well...

..I hope you know what you're doing.

Yeah, so do I. I'm keeping Jake
out of the loop for now too.

That's fine by me, but...

..I don't think it's gonna go down
too well when your buddy finds out.

Yeah, well, I'll deal with that
when it happens.

Can you cover for me in the morning?

Of course.

And let's just keep it
between us as well.

I don't think anyone else
on the task force needs to know.

I'll brief Alesia
when I get the chance.

Have you still got
doubts about Milo?

(SIGHS) Yeah.

Well, let's just play it safe, OK?

I'll speak to you tomorrow. Bye.

Perfect timing. Hope you like eggs.

You hungry?
Yeah.

There you go.

(SIGHS)

(PHONE BUZZES)

Yes, Alesia?

Boss, I've just come
from Duca's flat?

Crime Scene are still
working it, but...

..someone got there before us,

gave it a pretty thorough clean-out.

So, they're one step ahead
of us again. Is Milo with you?

No, he's not.

You didn't mention
our earlier conversation?

No. No, of course not.

Yeah, well, keep it that way.

Hey, I want you to come to my
place first thing in the morning.

Do you know the address?

Oh, uh... yeah, but...

I've got Indiana.

ALESIA: Hi.
MILO: Hey.

Where are you?
I... shouted you a latte.

I am... running a bit late.

You're never late.

Well, I didn't finish up at Duca's
till after 1am, so...

So...

Are you coming in?

I actually need
a bit of personal time.

Are you OK?
Yep, I'm fine.

And, um, sorry about the... coffee.

What's a latte between friends?

I'll catch you later.

OK, bye. (HANGS UP)

(ENGAGED SIGNAL BEEPS)

So, what's the plan?

Well, we're just sort of
winging it for now.

I'm good with that.

Does anyone else know she's here?

Uh, just Lachlan.
And that's how it stays.

Even with Duca out of the picture,
we can't assume she's safe.

Right.

Milo... is gonna start wondering
what's going on.

Yeah, well, just leave that to me.

Oh, shit. Ziegler's gonna love this.

"A source within
the Police Department

"confirmed the identity
of a person..."

What's going on?
Hey. Indiana...

This is Alesia Taylor.

She's a detective with my task
force. You can trust her completely.

(PHONE RINGS)
Hi.

It's... it's great to meet you.

EVE: Eve Winter...
I brought you a coffee.

Sorry, I just guessed
what you might like.

It's a latte with one sugar
and normal milk.

Yep, I'll be right there.
Thanks.

I've gotta go out.

Now?
Yes, now.

Um, Alesia can stay with you.

I won't be long.
Are you OK with that?

Yeah.

Excuse me one sec.

Boss?
That was Ziegler on the phone.

He wants to see me now.

It quotes a source within
your department, Detective.

The fact is the investigation's
expanded to a point

where it's... it's impossible to keep
a lid on information like that.

You know what I think? I think
this is the bloody-minded act

of someone who thinks that
I deserve to be punished

for being a bad parent.

You're accusing me?

You bet your arse I am,
you vindictive bitch!

Then why don't you make
a formal complaint

and I will answer it
at every turn...

..sir.

Excuse me - the Premier's office...
What line?

They want to see you in person.

(SIGHS) Shit!

How could you have been so stupid?

So indiscreet?

I thought I could trust her.

Oh, that's supposed to
make it alright?

No, of course not. Look, I'm sorry.
I stuffed up, you know?

If you want me off the task force...

Don't be so melodramatic.
Have you spoken to your girlfriend?

She's not returning my calls.

Oh... Surprise, surprise.

(SIGHS)

Why do you think she leaked it?

She doesn't give a stuff
about Indiana.

Agreed.
She's clearly very ambitious.

Ziegler's already been hauled down
to Macquarie Street.

This could go very badly for him.

Are you saying that she's only
slept with me to further her career?

Well, you'd know that
better than me.

More fool her, then.

(PHONE BUZZES)

Spanish Inquisition want to
apply the thumbscrews again.

Have they got any hard evidence?

God only knows.

We've been going over your
phone records again, Detective.

The call highlighted
on the 25th at 4:17pm,

for 3 minutes and 35 seconds.

The day before Paul Pagent
was murdered.

What about it?

Any recollection?

No.

A mobile number.

Not familiar with it.

It's registered to a Mr M. Mouse.

Lacks a little imagination.

You tried calling it?

It's been disconnected.

Same number appears on
the phone records of one Eddie Duca.

You know who he is,
don't you, Detective?

Yes.

So... how do you explain that?

I can't.

Steve?
Yes, mate.

Uh...

..do you know what's going on?

How do you mean?

Oh, well, the boss isn't here.

Alesia's taking personal time.

Something's going on
that I don't know about.

Well, it sounds like we're all getting
the mushroom treatment, mate.

I've got no idea.

Maybe they found the girl.

No. I... I'd know about that.

Yeah, sure. Yeah.

(CLEARS THROAT)

(WHISPERS) There you go.

Well, the main thing
is I want you to feel safe here.

I honestly can't remember
what happened.

And I believe you.

But you did remember something when
you were hypnotised, didn't you?

No.

No?

Nothing I could make any sense of.

OK.

(PHONE RINGS)

It's Milo.
Not now.

WINTER: (ON RECORDING)
Please leave a detailed message

and I'll return your call ASAP.

Hey, it's me.

I just heard an interesting theory.

Call me.

I wish I could remember,
I really do, but...

I just can't.

Indiana, I don't know if you're withholding
something from me or not.

But what I do know is that what
happened to Karly is not your fault.

And what happened to Sharni
is not your fault either.

You don't know that.

Yes, I do.

(PHONE RINGING TONE)

WINTER: (ON RECORDING) This is
Detective Sergeant Winter, Homicide.

Leave a message.

Eve, it's Lachlan. Give me a call
as soon as you get this message.

Still going hard at it, mate?

Mm.

(GROANS WEARILY)
Need your help with something.

Sure. Fire away.
Phone logs from last month.

What for?

Building a case.
A process of elimination.

I took a phone call the day before
Paul Pagent was murdered

from a burner phone
used to call Eddie Duca.

Who from?

Someone in this task force.

I don't want to say who it is
till I can prove it.

And to do that,

I need to eliminate you
as a suspect.

(CHUCKLES) Me?

Took a call from you
around the same time.

It's in my day book.

Yeah, but, mate, you and I
were talking all the time then.

Exactly.

Get me your logs,
I'll get 'em to the boss and...

..I can nail this bastard.

Well, I'll dig 'em out
in the morning. Tomorrow alright?

Great. Appreciate it.
No worries.

Have a good night.

(LIFT BELL DINGS)

Sarge...

I heard a rumour
that we might have found Indiana.

Who told you that?

Have we?

I wouldn't know.

Any reason I might be
being kept out of the loop?

You tell me.

And they're still operating?

Young Asian girls.
Yeah, that sounds right.

Well, thanks for that.
I'll pass it on.

Hey, Lachie?

Ah.

Just got a tip-off from a snitch

about a... pop-up brothel
in Camperdown.

Should get me some brownie points
with the boss.

(PHONE RINGS)
Nice work, mate.

Hey.
Hey, it's me. I got your message.

Listen, I figured it out.

I think I know...
(GUNSHOT)

(TYRES SCREECH)

Get out, go on!

Watch it, mate!
Are you serious?!

EVE: (ON PHONE) Lachlan,
what's going on?

Lachlan?!

Lachlan, talk to me!

-- Thanks to original subtitles creator --
-- Adjustments by Mr. Bramble --