Series 5 Episode 5 - Headlights on Dark Roads

10.53AM

16th August 2007
Rachel: Julian, you know what happened two days ago, right?
Julian: I know, how can I forget?
Rachel: Well we've got still got to clean up after ourselves, Joanna's jewellery is just lying in the back of our car.
Julian: I know, that's what we're going to deal with.
Rachel: What are you doing with it?
Julian: Burying it. We're going to Riverside to bury it.
Rachel: Riverside?
Julian: It's where our new next door neighbour, Laura Williams, said she had relatives. It looks like a nice place, nobody will be snooping there and it's not that far from London.
Rachel: Are you sure?
Julian: Of course.

Rachel: We buried her jewellery here back in August. When we moved here in March we had to dig it up again because Elsa was on our trail and we had to keep our cards close to our chest.
Julian: I know how we can get rid of it.
Rachel: How?
Julian: We'll go into a rough area in town at night and dump the jewellery. Some scumbag's sure to find it.

10.18AM

Lexi: Hello, how can I help?
Policeman: I'm here to talk to Rik Hill, is he here?
Lexi: Sure, I'll just get him for you.

Rik: What's up, officer?
Policeman: We're just investigating a disturbance at a nightclub last night, we believe you work there.
Rik: 2 Hearts nightclub? Yeah, I was there last night.
Policeman: Good. We have several suspects at the police station, all suspected of supplying drugs. Would you mind coming down to the station to identify possible drug dealers?
Rik: Sure, no problem.

Lexi: Wait, before you go.
Rik: What is it?
Lexi: You promised me before you got involved in the nightclub that there would be no trouble.
Rik: This is just a one off. Plus I won't be working at the nightclub again.
Lexi: Good, you're an estate agent, not a nightclub manager. You're just supposed to be an investor into this club.
Rik: I am just that, I promise.
Lexi: That's all I need to know. We have a 2 year old daughter and another baby on the way, the last thing I need is a troubled husband.
Rik: I'm not trouble, I'm just away to be the good guy and get some bad guys locked up.
Lexi: Good. And on your way home from the police station can you pick up ice cream? I'm not normally fond of it but this pregnancy is making me seriously crave it.
Rik: Will do.

Phil: So Kate.
Kate: Yes, Phil.
Phil: How's your love life?
Kate: I don't see how that's relevant to working.
Phil: But we're not working, we're on a coffee break.
Kate: So?
Phil: So how's your love life?
Kate: It doesn't exist, at all.
Phil: Well then how about you get yourself a date - with me.
Kate: (Laughs) Yeah, right.
Phil: I'm being serious.
Kate: I like you Phil but you're not my type.
Phil: Kate, when was your last date?
Kate: I, erm, can't remember.
Phil: You'd think somebody at your age would be a little worried they're heading into their forties single.
Kate: Oh yes Phil, just the way to charm a woman (!)
Phil: What's the big deal though? It's just a date.
Kate: We work together.
Phil: So if we didn't then it'd be a possibility?
Kate: I don't know.
Phil: Look, I don't have the time to charm you over, I'll take you on a date tonight. I'll call you at 8pm to let you know where you can meet me. I know of the most fantastic restaurant downtown.

Lisa: Joan, you look lovely today.
Joan: I'd return the compliment but if I did that I'd just be lying.
Lisa: What do you want?
Joan: Can't a mother-in-law drop by to have a nice chat with her favourite daughter-in-law?
Lisa: Favourite?
Joan: Well I only have one daughter-in-law so it's not exactly hard to find a placing, but I assure you, should I have more than one you'd most certainly be bottom.
Lisa: So I ask again, what do you want?
Joan: A one on one chat, we have some things to discuss. Firstly - your behaviour, secondly - your clothes.
Lisa: Okay, let me make this clear. You are Paul's mother, not mine. You have absolutely no say, no say whatsoever, over what clothes I wear. As for my actions, I have no idea what you are referring to.
Joan: You're a prostitute, that should cover it.
Lisa: No, Joan, I am not. I used to be, before I married Paul - and when Paul did marry me, he knew exactly what I'm like and 20 years down the line we're still together.
Joan: Unfortunately, yes you are. But I'm here now Lisa, and you should know I'll be watching you very closely.

Phil: So, can I expect to see you sometime soon?
Lisa: Actually Phil, no.
Phil: What? Are you fully booked out for the next week?
Lisa: No, I'm taking a break from my side job at the moment.
Phil: Oh, I see.
Lisa: My mother in law's in town now and she's keeping an eye on me.
Phil: That's understandable. It's also a great shame.
Lisa: I'm sorry.
Phil: That's quite alright. But if you ever return to the job, let me know.
Lisa: Will do.

Lou: It was nice getting our relationship back on track a little bit last week.
Ben: It was nice. It really was.
Lou: I'm starting to come around to your way of thinking, maybe we should hold off on the wedding.
Ben: Really?
Lou: Yeah, we could easily focus on other things.
Ben: Oh, what do you have in mind?
Lou: Oh I don't know, we could start going out more, having dates, romantic meals, day trips, weekends away. It wouldn't hurt to start trying for another baby either.
Ben: A baby?
Lou: Yeah.
Ben: I thought we agreed to slow down, I thought you just said yourself we could hold off on the wedding?
Lou: Yes, slow down but not grind to a halt!
Ben: Oh Lou.
Lou: What?
Ben: Do I have to spell it out for you?
Lou: What? You don't want kids? Ever?
Ben: No I don't want kids.
Lou: Have you ever?
Ben: Not really, no. It's never appealed to me.
Lou: I don't know what to say, I really don't.
Ben: I'm sorry.

Rik: So how are you feeling?
Lexi: Fine.
Rik: Honestly though, how's the second pregnancy coming? We haven't had much time in the past to discuss how you're feeling.
Lexi: I'm coping. It's not as bad as the first pregnancy was. Like last time though I'm cooking a lot more.
Rik: I know, but this time your cooking is much better.
Lexi: Thank you.
Rik: So have you thought about names for the baby yet?
Lexi: Yes, a little.
Rik: And they are?
Lexi: You told me you didn't want to know the sex of the baby until it was born.
Rik: I've changed my mind, I'm ready to know.
Lexi: Really?
Rik: Yeah.
Lexi: Okay, well the three names I like are Ashley, Lee and Simon.
Rik: We're having a boy?
Lexi: We're having a boy!
Rik: Listen to that Lacey, you're getting a baby brother, oh yes you are!

8.36PM

Kate: Sorry I'm late, I got held up in traffic.
Phil: That's quite alright, I just had drinks a few while I waited.
Kate: 'Drinks a few'?
Phil: Okay, maybe I've had a few too many. The date's still on though, yes?
Kate: I suppose you can sober up over dinner.
Phil: Good. Now lets get some drinks before we sit down. Wine?
Kate: Phil, I don't believe that's the correct way to sober up. You get us two glasses of lemonade - and nothing stronger - while I go to the toilet.
Phil: Sure.

8.51PM

Andrea: Oh, Brooklyn.
Brooklyn: What about your husband?
Andrea: Oh he's out. We have the whole night to ourselves.

Kate: Phil, what's the matter?
Barman: Your date tried to pay for a bottle of champagne with a business card. Now he's fallen asleep. We're sorry but he's in no fit state to be served here.
Kate: Fine. Phil, come on we're going home.

Kate: C'mon Phil. We haven't got far to go.

Phil: I'm sorry for tonight.
Kate: Damn right. You have the cheek to demand a date from me, I somehow accept and you turn out to be a drunken embarrassment.
Phil: I said I was sorry.
Kate: I know, and I accept your apology - just don't go expecting another date.
Phil: What? Even when this one isn't over yet?
Kate: Phil, this date ended before you had even said a word.
Phil: Oh come on.
Kate: I'm being serious.
Phil: No, I mean why don't you come inside to my house when we get home.
Kate: I hardly think so.
Phil: Oh please, it's not like you have standards.
Kate: Normally I'd give a well deserved slap for a comment like that. You're not even worth that, Phil.
Phil: Kate, please.
Kate: Night, Phil.

Over one month ago
Outskirts of Riverside

9.11PM
Outskirts of Riverside

9.23PM
Ben: Hi Kate.
Kate: Hey.
Ben: How was your date then?
Kate: I think I can safely say it was my worst ever.
Ben: That bad?
Kate: My date, Phil - my boss, was drunk. We didn't even get to sit down before he was thrown out.
Ben: Well my evening wasn't much better. Lou and I had a bit of an argument.
Kate: Oh no. I thought you guys were getting back on track?
Ben: We were, but then I was pressurised to tell her that I don't want children.
Kate: Oh, I see.
Ben: Is Lou really desperate to have children or is there anyway she can compromise?
Kate: It's what she's always dreamed of - a family of her own. Can't you compromise?
Ben: Afraid not.
Kate: Well that's a shame, a real shame. I'm sure you guys will work something out.
Ben: And what if we don't?
Kate: Lets just hope it doesn't come to that. Lou and yourself make such a great couple.

11.12PM
Julian: Evening, Elsa.
Elsa: Julian, what a... wonderful surprise.
Julian: We need to talk.
Elsa: Oh that we certainly do. Lemonade?
Julian: Something stronger perhaps?
Elsa: Double vodka and coke coming right up.
Julian: I'm here to talk about your intrusive nature.
Elsa: Oh lets not hold back on our words, you and I both know perfectly well how I'm constantly covering your tracks.
Julian: Yes, that's exactly it. I want...
Elsa: For example Joanna Richards was noted as missing as of 15th August 2007, one day after she was last seen getting into your car. The following day on 16th August, Rachel and yourself made your very first visit to Riverside. To do what, who knows. Bury the body perhaps? This year I know you bought your house in Sim Street on 27th February 2008. Two days later Rachel handed in her notice of resignation.
Julian: My, you have been busy. Perhaps a restraining order would suit you well.
Elsa: Oh well that would involve the police - and Julian, we both know the police is the last thing you want on your doorstep.
Julian: Well, there are other ways to get rid of somebody.
Elsa: Do you fancy putting me where you put Joanna?
Julian: It's certainly looking like an attractive option.
Elsa: Well believe me Julian, I am not Joanna Richards, you most certainly do not want to screw with me.

Julian: Rachel? What are you doing here?
Rachel: I could say the same to you.
Elsa: I invited her.
Julian: Why?
Elsa: Well we seem to have established why I'm in Riverside, I want to know why you're both here.
Rachel: You mean this is an interview?
Elsa: Interview, discussion, open debate - call it what you like.
Rachel: Aren't you bored yet, tracking Julian and I?
Elsa: That's what we're here to talk about. I want one final interview with you both, then I'll go home.
Rachel: You'll go home?
Elsa: Only on the condition that the answers you give are honest.
Rachel: Fair enough.
Elsa: Good. So why did you both move to Riverside? To bury Joanna's body?
Julian: No, we don't know where Joanna's at.
Elsa: Well then why move a hundred miles for no reason? Did you want to settle outside the city to have children?
Julian: Yes.
Rachel: No.
Elsa: Okay, so that looks like another story all together - marital problems.
Julian: We have no marital problems - but Rachel, we agreed we'd have children after we moved here.
Rachel: No, we never agreed. You always wanted children, I never did.
Julian: You said last year, and I quote here, 'I'm happy to have children after I've retired'
Rachel: Well my opinion changed.
Elsa: Okay so that's conflicting opinions and lying. What else lies beneath this sordid marriage?
Julian: You know how much I want children, Rachel.
Rachel: And now you know how much I don't want children, Julian.
Elsa: Oh well Rachel, it's good to see you're learning from parents mistakes - using birth control!
Rachel: This interview is over. I'm leaving.
Elsa: Oh, but I have a feeling this is going to be something you two argue over for a long time. Enjoy.

Julian: That was very clever of you.
Elsa: I don't know what you mean Julian.
Julian: You bring Rachel here and cause us to argue. You're trying to make us forget about you. You want us to slip up. Well I've got news for you - it isn't happening.
Elsa: Oh Julian, I think you underestimate me.
Julian: How so?
Elsa: I know more than you think I do.
Julian: Go on.
Elsa: I know where you buried Joanna Richards.
(Silence)
Elsa: And that silence tells me more than any reply of yours ever could.
Julian: Where's the body?
Elsa: Oh you make a lousy liar, Julian. You already know.
Julian: Where is it?!
Elsa: What? Can't you remember burying Joanna in the outskirts of Riverside?
Julian: I have to go.
Elsa: That's right, you go Julian. Back to that lying wife of yours.

8.43AM
Lou: So, the Spring Ball in two weeks time?
Lauren: Yes! I've only just started planning it but it looks great so far.
Lisa: Spring Ball?
Kate: You've never been to the annual Riverside Spring Ball?
Lisa: No. And it can't be annual since there wasn't one last year.
Lauren: Well that would have been because I usually organise the event and last year I was dead and all.
Lexi: The Spring Ball is just a formal event, open to everybody. It's nothing overly important, just a fun night out.
Lou: It's not just a fun night out, it's the night out of the year.
Kate: Yes, if there's one date to have in your social calendar, it's the Spring Ball.
Lauren: Have you all bought dresses yet? I have.
Kate: Yes, I got mine in February.
Lisa: No. You say the event's in two weeks?
Lauren: Yes, two weeks.
Lisa: How am I meant to find a formal dress in two weeks?
Kate: You could always wear what you're wearing now.
Lisa: Are you kidding? If I wear this to a formal event people will think I'm slutty.
Kate: (Laughs) Oh honey, I think people already think that!

Lexi: So Kate, how did dinner with Phil go?
Kate: Not so well.
Lou: What went wrong?
Kate: Oh nothing, I just think we're maybe too similar or something.
Lou: Oh, well maybe you're looking for the wrong person. You do know they say opposites attracts.
Lisa: Yes Kate, maybe you should try looking for somebody intelligent, good looking and cultured!
Kate: Oh that's rich - dating tips from you of all people!
Lisa: Here, I'm the one with the ring on my finger.
Lauren: Hey, it's not that bad being single.
Lexi: Oh, but you won't be single for long Lauren.
Kate: Oh no, not when Steve's around.
Lauren: Listen, nothing is going to happen with Steve.
Lexi: Oh yeah, despite the fact that Lauren caught Andrea cheating!
Lou: What?
Kate: When?
Lexi: Last night.
Lauren: Yes, thanks Lexi (!). I saw Andrea kissing another guy last night when I went to Steve's house.
Lou: Are you going to tell Steve?
Kate: No, you should definitely not do that.
Lou: Why not? He deserves to know.
Kate: It's not Lauren's place to say. If Lauren tells Steve his wife is cheating, Steve will resent Lauren for the rest of his life for being the one that destroyed his marriage. Trust me - I've been there and done that.
Lauren: I agree with Kate. I'm not telling Steve. This is his marriage, it's his problem to work out.
Lou: But?
Lauren: End of discussion, thank you.

10.04AM
Phil: Kate, about last night.
Kate: This isn't the place to discuss it.
Phil: I'm sorry, I was out of line.
Kate: You were drunk, insulting and verging on being aggressive.
Phil: Worst possible date, I know.
Kate: Worst possible date? Worst possible date is when you don't bond with your date or you spill your drink or you have spinach between your teeth. Our date last night was just something else all together.
Phil: I know, and I can't be any more sorry.
Kate: You're just lucky I was kind enough to walk you home.
Phil: And for that I thank you.
Kate: Now listen to me. From now on we share a purely professional relationship. You as much as mention the word date again and I'm out of here. Work and play do not mix. Got it?
Phil: Got it, loud and clear.
Kate: Good. I'm glad we can agree on something.

Lawyer: So you want to arrange a meeting with Kerry?
Lauren: Yes, just me and her. No lawyers, no police.
Lawyer: That can be arranged.
Lauren: Thank you. How's the trial coming anyway?
Lawyer: Slow but steady. We've lost a witness in Phyllis, Kerry's mother. She's in hospital, undergoing surgery.
Lauren: Oh, that's a shame.
Lawyer: Kate is giving the basic details as a witness. Nothing more. You're the key victim and witness though. You'll be the one who ends up putting Kerry behind bars. Without you this case doesn't stand a chance.

5.34PM
Joan: So, Julian and Rachel are one family to avoid, who's another?
Kate: Nobody really, everyone else in the neighbourhood is safe.
Joan: Well, everybody apart from Lisa here. But I can't stay away from her - we're related.
Lisa: Not through blood, thankfully.
Lexi: Oh.
Lisa: I'm sorry. I didn't want to bring my mother-in-law over when you guys invited me over for coffee but she insisted for reasons unexplained to me. I apologise for her behaviour.
Joan: Perhaps you should be apologising for your own behaviour first.
Kate: Hey, I know somebody you can avoid!
Lexi: Who?
Kate: Philip Ross, my manager at work.
Lauren: Oh, Lou told me about your disastrous date last night.
Lisa: Philip Ross?
Kate: Yes, why?
Lisa: Nothing, I just think I've heard the name before.
Kate: Well he's certainly one to avoid.

Joan: Talking of love lives, Lisa's certainly got an interesting one.
Lisa: Do we really need to bring this up?
Joan: I'm always saying she's  just like a train track - been laid across the country.
Lisa: Joan!
Joan: Well, maybe your friends here should know that you...
Kate: Used to work as a prostitute? We know.
Joan: Oh. And yet you all still talk to her like she's one of you.
Kate: We don't have a problem with it - but it's clear you do.
Joan: She is as common as muck.
Kate: Well at least she's not a stuck up cow.
Joan: You lot are certainly making yourselves clear. I can see I'm not wanted.
Kate: Just make sure you shut the door on your way out.

Lisa: Wow, I've been wanting to get rid of her all day. Thank you.
Kate: No problem.
Lisa: Though it does surprise me. Knowing how the you lot have been treating me lately, I thought you'd just let her eat me alive.
Lexi: Oh no. I think I can safely say we all sympathised here. Most of us have been in similar situations with people like Phyllis and Jackie.
Lisa: To be honest I was thinking you all thought I was a bitch.
Kate: We do think you're a bit of a bitch - but you live on this street with us and that makes you our bitch.

Joan: Hi.
Lou: Hi, can I help you?
Joan: I was just inside, talking to some of your friends I think - Kate, Lexi?
Lou: Yes.
Joan: Well I'm new to the neighbourhood, they were just warning me of the families to stay away from.
Lou: Oh right.
Joan: Well they warned me away from the Stone family.
Lou: And the Roberts family too I hope - unless you're a fan of prostitution.
Joan: Prostitution?
Lou: Oh yeah. Everybody knows Lisa Roberts has been whoring herself about again.
Joan: Really?
Lou: Trust me. It's hardly the secret of the year.
Joan: Well that's... interesting.
Lou: So what can I help you with?
Joan: Oh nothing. I must be on my way now.
Lou: By the way, who are you?
Joan: I'm Joan. It was nice meeting you.
Lou: Nice to meet you too. Goodbye now.

7.56PM
(Phone rings)
Elsa: Hello?
Voice: I hear you're tracking the disappearance of Joanna Richards.
Elsa: I am. Why is this of interest to you?
Voice: I have some information, some very important information, in regards to the case.
Elsa: Go on.
Voice: Lets just say I have enough evidence that will put Julian Stone behind bars for the rest of his life.
Elsa: I'm interested.
Voice: Good. You can meet me downtown later tonight. I'll call you again with exact details.

9.08PM
Ben: So we need to talk.
Lou: Do we really? Because if this is going to end in another argument then don't bother.
Ben: No, I need to say this. I haven't been completely honest with you.
Lou: Oh. What have you been lying about?
Ben: Why do you think I don't want children?
Lou: I don't know, because you're lazy? Because we can't afford it?
Ben: No, it's none of those. The thing is Lou, I really do want children. I always have done.
Lou: Am I not marriage material or something? Am I not good enough to be the mother of your children?
Ben: Again, no. It's just...
(Silence)
Lou: Well?
Ben: It's not that I don't want children - it's just that I can't have them.
Lou: Why?
Ben: I'm sterile. No matter how much I want children I'll never have my own.
Lou: Oh Ben.
Ben: And I know how much you want children of your own so I understand if you want to leave me.
Lou: No Ben, I don't want to leave you at all. Not ever.
Ben: You don't?
Lou: No, of course not. I almost thought you were going to break up with me there!
Ben: I just know much you want to have children.
Lou: I'm just so glad you told me the truth. I've been worrying so much.
Ben: That's why I didn't want to get married. I knew if we sped up our relationship even the tiniest bit this would come up and I feared I'd lose you forever.
Lou: Oh honey, I'm glad you told me. You should have told me ages ago.
Ben: But where do we go from here?
Lou: We can still have kids. Unless you're against adoption that is.
Ben: Adoption? You'd consider it?
Lou: I already have. So what do you think?
Ben: I'm up for it.
Lou: Only on one condition though.
Ben: What's that?
Lou: We get to have that big wedding I've always wanted first.

Lauren: So what do you think I should do?
Lexi: What?
Lauren: About Andrea and her cheating on Steve.
Lexi: I agree with Kate. You shouldn't tell him.
Lauren: Good. I think exactly the same.
Lexi: Just let their relationship play out. I remember last year when Phyllis told me Rik had cheated. Even though I later found out she was lying, when she told me I hated her more for telling me than I hated Rik for supposedly cheating.
Lauren: Yeah, you're right.
(Doorbell rings)

Lauren: Steve? What's the matter?
Steve: It's Andrea - she's left me.

11.14PM

{Phone rings)
Elsa: Hello?
Voice: I can see you. I'm standing behind the fountain across the road.