Seven Types of Ambiguity (2017) s01e02 Episode Script
Alex
I'll be back here at 3:15 to pick you up, okay? KID: Thanks, Dad.
Your son's school.
The excursion is late, so pick up at 4:15.
WOMAN: The bus arrived at 3:15 today.
- Normal pick up time.
- Okay, so where's Sam? Anna, he wasn't here when I came to pick him up at the school.
Just find him.
Find him, Joe.
Sam! Sam! Sam! We're doing everything we can.
- Sam! - (SOBS) Where've you been? God, you gave us a scare.
Excuse me, do you have some change for the machine? Yeah, sure.
Thanks.
- And there you go.
- No, no, you're all right.
Sam was picked up from school today by Simon Heywood.
Sorry, Simon who? We don't know anyone named Simon.
No, I know Simon was my boyfriend for three years.
Have you been in contact with this guy? Joe, I swear to you.
I have no idea what's going on.
- (SHOUTS) Why would he take my son? - I don't know! - What, there was two of them? - A woman was with him.
What were you doing with my son? Taking my fucking son! Calm down, Joe.
It's not what you think.
I'm his neighbour, his friend.
He's not a bad person.
He claims to know you and that he was given permission to pick Sam up from school today.
- Do either of you know this person? - Yes.
(RINGING) (RINGING CONTINUES) Hello? Yeah, it's me.
Simon.
Oh, sorry, I've been Oh, where are you? Where? Right.
Yeah, of course.
No, of course.
Yes.
No, no, I'll be there.
Yeah.
Okay.
(WHISPERS) Sorry, sorry.
Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry.
Gina, sorry.
Look, I know it's late, but I'm going to need your help.
Yeah, no, a client of mine's in a bit of trouble.
Oh, just two shakes.
Now you need to be calm, Alex.
I really didn't see this coming.
Well, you're a psychiatrist, not a fortune teller.
Why'd he call you? I'm not sure.
I don't think he has anyone else.
So, Simon.
You've come to see me.
My father thought it might be good for me.
He's paying.
Okay.
Well, I'm a psychiatrist and what happens here is that you can talk to me about anything, everything.
I'm here to listen and to offer some methods for dealing with problems.
A paid friend.
Well, yes, but then no, because I won't ever buy you a birthday present, or come round to your house for dinner.
So why do you think you're here? (SCOFFS) Do I have to tell the truth? (ANGRILY) Now what have you done? Ah, Gina, this is William Heywood, Simon's father, and May Heywood, Simon's mother.
This is Gina Serkin.
She's a criminal barrister and she's agreed to help Simon.
Okay, now I'll check because we'll need to speak to him, okay? - Okay.
- I sent him to you for help.
Now he's been charged with kidnapping.
That's a criminal charge.
That's time in jail.
Perhaps, we should wait till we talk to Simon before we jump to conclusions, William.
(BANGING) Come on! Here, I have some change if it'll help.
Yeah, thanks.
I got a thirsty kid over there.
Um, I'll take And Sorry.
- Sam, sit down here, baby.
- Here you go.
Thank you.
No, take it.
Anna? Mr and Mrs Marin? If you come this way, please.
- What, he's here? - I don't know, Joe.
May, is that Anna? Simon's Anna? So Simon took Anna's son? Yep.
I picked Sam up from school.
We watched TV, we played games.
He was only going to stay at mine for a few hours Simon, I'm going to stop you there.
Now I'm going to ask you some questions.
I don't want you telling me anything that I don't need to know.
- Now do you understand? - This is a mistake.
I know Sam's mother Anna.
All right, so did you or did you not have a past relationship with Anna Marin? I did.
And do you still have that relationship? We know each other.
Now, did Anna Marin grant you permission to pick up her son? I need to speak to Anna.
Well, if you're unwilling or unable to answer that question, the next step is to try and get you in front of a magistrate tomorrow for a bail application.
And what happens tonight? Well, you'll stay here.
They won't move you this late.
Seriously? I stay in jail? I'm sorry, Simon, it it's the law.
Is, um, is Anna here? Did you see her? She left.
Simon, what were you thinking? I I can't talk about this right now.
I'm sorry, Alex.
What if Anna did give Simon permission to pick up her son? Well, then there's no case.
Why, do you think there's a possibility, and if so, why hasn't she said something already? I don't know.
How did it go? Good as gold, May.
Oh, thank you.
Thank you so much for helping Simon this late at night.
No trouble at all, May.
Look, he will have to stay here overnight, but I'll file a bail application for him tomorrow, okay? Never a dull moment with Simon.
Is she medicated? To the eyeballs.
So, first year.
With Anna.
What was that like? Love at first sight, or ? (SCOFFS) Hardly.
She was in a couple of my lectures.
She was a smart, well-educated, middle class girl.
There were tonnes of them.
En masse, they were quite intimidating.
I kept away.
Second year, we were in a tutorial together.
I had to pick an essay out of a box and mark it.
I got Anna's, and it was seriously good.
Clarity of thought.
And one night, we were at the pub and I don't know, for some reason we just talked and drank for the whole night.
It was so easy.
Then the pub shut and we walked outside.
It was fucking freezing.
I put my arm around her and she put her cheek on my shoulder, and she said "Click " (GIGGLES) " perfect fit.
" And then? We hardly spent more than a couple of hours apart.
Every day, every night.
My life and hers slotted together, just like she said.
Click.
Have you been in love? - Adam.
- Hey, Dad.
What you doing here? Can I stay with you tonight? Yeah, of course you can.
- You all right? - Yeah.
No, no, no, he's fine.
Yeah, he's fine.
No, no, I had it on silent.
Yeah.
Okay, I will.
Mum was really worried about you.
This place sucks.
Yeah, it does.
But look, it's my home for now and once I get unpacked, it'll be better.
Why'd you even break up? I don't get it.
Well, we're trying to sort it out.
Why? Just suck it up.
I'm sorry it's upset you.
It hasn't upset me.
It's just stupid.
Yeah.
(KNOCKING) Please, don't ever do that again.
I don't care if you leave here and go to Timbuk-fucking-tu, you call me and let me know where you are, right? Yeah, all right, Mum.
You look nice.
Thanks for bringing him home early.
What was the the fight about last night, between you and Adam? He wouldn't tell me.
He saw the divorce papers on the desk.
Alex, please, you got them, didn't you? They were posted to your office last week.
They require a signature.
Alex, they were sent registered mail.
You must have received them.
Well, you could have talked to me, called me.
We have talked about this.
You can't act like this is a surprise, Alex.
Well, it it is.
I'll look for the papers today.
Alex.
(RINGING) Hi.
GINA: (OVER PHONE) There's a problem.
Simon Heywood's bail application.
It's not going to be straight forward because of the Carlo Manzano case.
Right.
Sorry, I don't know what that case is.
Ah.
Simon was a primary school teacher and a seven-year-old boy, Carlo Manzano, disappeared from school.
Simon was the last person to see him and he was a suspect in the police investigation.
I'm sorry, I just assumed you knew this.
No.
No, I didn't.
What, it's happened before? Sorry, Alex.
What happened to the boy? Well, he was never found.
No one charged.
Oh, God.
Simon.
Why didn't you tell me about Carlo? It didn't seem relevant.
You asked me questions about university Crap.
Come on, we're not in a session now.
I'm not being paid for this visit.
I didn't ask you to come.
- Do you want me to go? - No.
No, I'm glad you're here.
Alex.
He was my student.
And I failed in my duty of care.
(SCHOOL BELL DINGS) Thank you, guys.
Chairs up.
Cleaners are in.
Like this.
After Anna, after uni, I was a teacher.
I loved it.
And I was good at it.
Mum working late? Carlo, he was, um, a smart kid.
He needed to use the bathroom and I let him go.
Carlo? Carlo! So what happened to him? He just disappeared.
Then why would you take Anna's son? I can't help you unless I have more information.
- (KNOCKING) - MAN: Time's up.
I don't need help.
I just need someone to walk my dog.
(DOOR BUZZES, OPENS) (DOORBELL RINGS) WOMAN: Hello? Angela? It's Alex.
It's Alex Klima.
Yeah, of course.
Psychiatrist.
Come in.
Hi.
- Thank you.
- It's the blue one.
Thank you.
Have you seen him? Simon? Yeah, today.
Is he all right? Well, he's been charged and he's in remand, but given all that he's he's okay, yeah.
Um did he say anything about me? Well, he said you had his keys.
(BARKING) Empson! Hello! You all right? Hello.
Okay.
ANNA: (VOICE-OVER) "Hi, Simon, I'm writing to you because I read in the papers about what happened at your school.
I can only imagine how terrible it must be for you and the school to lose a child in such a horrifying way, and how difficult it must be for the children to understand where their friend has gone.
It's awful to know that such things exist in our world.
My heart aches for the parents.
That emptiness is so final.
I know it's been a long time since we last saw each other, but if you need a friend someone to talk to without judgement, I'd be happy to meet.
Very best, Anna.
" - Hey.
- GIRL: Dad? Hello, you two.
What are you doing here? What is that? Well, that is Empson.
Empson, this is Rachel and Adam.
Look, I was wondering whether you two could maybe look after him for a couple of days, 'cause I'm not allowed to keep animals where I'm staying.
Some random dog? Dad, where did you even get it? Oh, he's a friend's dog.
He's a lovely boy and he needs someone to look after him.
Does Mum know about this? Seriously, Dad? She's a moron.
- Can I hold him? - Course you can.
Thanks.
I brought his food and a bowl.
He's going to need to be walked a couple of times a day if you can.
- Yep.
- Okay? How're you going? - I'm good.
- Yeah? Hey, you're gonna stay here.
You're gonna live here for a bit.
This just gets better.
Bastards.
How did this happen? Some shock jock got incensed.
Started a campaign.
Well, this can't be good for his case.
No.
How was he when you saw him today? Well, he looked terrified.
Oh, crap, I gotta go.
Wow.
Um, do we have a date for the hearing? Well, I'm hoping sooner rather than later.
But look, he is in a protected area in jail.
Well, he's going to need to be now, isn't he? And how's your family? Yeah, pretty good.
I'm dropping round for dinner tonight.
Oh.
That's great.
I mean, it's a good sign.
Yeah.
- Is it? - Yes.
I mean, you know when Jim and I broke up, I mean, we'd never have dinner.
Not for a long while, anyway.
- Hey, do you want a hand? - Nope, all good.
(BARKING) - Dad.
- Hello.
Hello, Empson.
Look at you, you lovely, gorgeous boy.
- How's he been? - Yeah, good.
WOMAN: Hi.
Hi.
Look, I'm sorry to drop in unannounced.
I need to pick up my winter jackets.
Okay.
Hello, you.
How you been? What you cooking? Carbonara.
- Oh, it smells beautiful.
- I burnt the bacon.
Oh, well.
I'll get them.
Thanks for looking after the dog.
Adam said two weeks.
Yeah.
ADAM: Why do you have to be so rude to him? Adam, keep your voice down.
It's his house, too.
We should ask Dad if he can stay for dinner.
No, I don't think so.
Why not? It's just dinner.
You don't understand, Adam.
Yes, I do.
You're a bitch and Mum's a coward.
- Adam! - You should see his flat.
It's disgusting.
Oh, you think I should move out, Adam? Yeah, right.
You couldn't even live without a heated tile floor in your bathroom.
Thanks, I'll leave you to it.
- See ya, Dad.
- Night, guys! So, um Alex.
Did you find the papers? The divorce papers? Yeah, I sent them to Tony to take a look.
Okay.
So that's about the last of your stuff? Yeah, but let me know if you find something else you want to get rid of.
I'm sorry, I'm just finding this fucking hard, okay? - Hello? - Hello.
Am I too late? - No, I'm just reading.
- Good.
Hey, um, how was your dinner? I'm going to have to tell you the truth now.
- You ready? - Yes.
I wasn't invited to dinner.
I dropped in totally uninvited, with the flimsy pretext of, you know, picking up some clothes that I never even wear.
And the really tragic bit is that I got there at 6:30, so just for a moment, I could imagine I was coming home again.
That's not so tragic.
Yes, it is.
I got a frosty reception.
I didn't get a dinner invitation.
Probably a good thing because my daughter was cooking and she's not exactly gourmet, so anyway.
How was your night? I read over Anna's statement again.
There's something so so clinical in her statement.
Yeah, so, what's going on inside her head, knowing Simon's in jail? Mm.
When you think of all those court cases, and all those trials over the centuries, all those crimes and how many of them were just terrible errors of judgement and mistakes made because human hearts are so needy? Well, I'd say many.
Most.
You know, Simon's a really good soul, Gina.
I don't know why he did what he did, but I I do feel the need to protect who he is.
Does that make sense? It does.
GPS: Turn left, then keep left for 400m.
Your destination is ahead in 500m.
Oh, shut up.
Your destination is (SCHOOL BELL RINGS) I did something interesting yesterday.
I drove to Sam's school and I parked outside, and I watched all the kids come out.
Something occurred to me.
How could you know who Sam was? How did you know what he looked like, I mean, not having met him before? I mean, you turn up at his school, all the kid are milling round, they all look the same with their little hats and uniforms, but you go up to him and you greet him and you say, "Hello, Sam.
" So how did you know it was Sam? It's a secret.
I went to Anna's house to drop some books to her.
I was going to leave them at the front door, but the front door was open.
Hello! Anna? I think it was her mum, vacuuming.
Anna wasn't there.
Sam kicked the ball into the pool.
No one heard.
No one was there to see it.
- You scared me, mate.
- (COUGHS) I told him I was the gardener.
Sam, I'm the gardener.
Here to check on your garden.
You go and get into some dry clothes.
(WHISPERS) But don't tell anyone I was here.
We made a pact.
I wouldn't tell anyone about it and neither would he.
It was our secret.
Would Sam have told his parents? I don't know.
GINA: It's a very conveniently timed story for Simon to tell you.
What, you think he made it up? I don't know.
You are quite blind when it comes to Simon.
I think he's glamoured you.
How is that learning to play tennis, hmm? 40 an hour, that costs me.
Well, did he say why he went to Anna's house in the first place? Yeah, he was dropping off some books.
Yeah, but Anna's said in her statement to police that she hadn't seen Simon since they broke up.
Well, she lied.
Bold for a nice middle class girl to lie to police, - I would have thought.
- Yeah, so why would she do that? Wish I could talk to her.
Can you? Can you talk to her? Only on the stand, Alex.
And if we get there.
- She's the prosecutor's witness.
- Yeah.
Oh, Jesus.
ADAM: You okay? Yeah.
No, I'm just I'm just a bit out of shape, that's all.
Hey Dad, could I stay with you this weekend? I'd I'd love that.
Um, there's a pizza place near me.
They've got these gourmet pizzas.
Lamb, tandoori in them, stuff like that.
Oh, yeah, have they got the one with the cheese crust? Ah, indeed they have.
Do you want to get them delivered? - Yeah, and I'll get some movies.
- Okay.
And remember, no pineapple.
No, all right.
No pineapple.
WILLIAM: How's your wife? Um, I don't really know.
They're separated, William.
Ah, yes, I knew that.
Apologies.
I forgot.
Is there any chance you might be able to work it out? Well, I'm ever hopeful.
We're talking.
Is she screwing someone else? I don't know.
Well, if she's screwing someone else, you're toast.
But if she's just sick of you, then you might stand a chance.
Yeah, that probably sums it up.
Cheers.
Gina's pushing for an early committal hearing.
I don't think Gina Serkin could push her way out of a wet paper bag.
She's a very good criminal lawyer.
Well, if she's good, she would have got him bail.
My son might be a mummy's boy, but he's not a paedophile.
He's been through some major trauma, hasn't he, with Carlo and losing his job? He's very fortunate to have a family who can help him.
Alex, most people call that life.
Major trauma, come on! I know it's your profession.
I know you're a very intelligent man, but do you think your therapy has helped him in any way? You're sceptical, William, but that question is rude, bordering on offensive.
You were talking to him once a week.
Was there no sign of this to you? Something coming? Something not quite right? Look, I've been going through all of our sessions, William, and the truth is, he appeared to be making good progress.
My son is a master at telling people what they want to hear.
MAY: Thank you.
(RECORDING) "3rd of January, 3:30pm, Simon Heywood.
You look really well, Simon.
" "Well, that's good.
" "So how's your week been?" - "Good.
" - "Yeah?" "I've been thinking about work.
I think I need to get some sort of job.
" "What, as a teacher?" "I don't know.
Just something to give my days some structure.
" "Hm.
Sounds good.
Simon, I need to talk to you about last weekend.
" "Oh, okay.
" "As a therapist, it's unethical for me to socialise with a patient.
I need to apologise.
" "Sure, but, you know, it was a good night.
Not a problem for me.
" "No, I crossed a line and as a result, I'm not sure I can see you as a therapist anymore.
"I can recommend someone else, if you like.
" "I'd like to keep the sessions going.
I don't want to have to start again with a stranger.
Let's just wipe it.
Pretend it didn't happen.
Anna just took my breath away.
A light shining on me.
She was the sun.
" "Rejection.
Isn't that what Anna did when she split up with you?" I don't see it that way.
" "Why don't you want to go back to teaching? You love it.
It's your profession.
How does it feel to be rejected? And how does Anna feel about you now?" - WOMAN: Jesus! - Sorry.
Get away from the car.
Anna.
- Who are you? - I'm a friend of Simon's.
I just want a quick word.
I I didn't mean to frighten you.
Please.
Look, I'm really sorry.
You don't know me.
What do you want? My name's Alex Klima.
I'm his psychiatrist.
It's very important that you understand the consequences of what you're doing.
Do you think we could maybe go inside for a ? No, I don't think so.
Anna! Please, Anna.
Please, it's Please go and see him, Anna.
Please tell the police about Simon saving Sam What? Please tell the police about your meetings with Simon.
Simon saving Sam? Simon doesn't know Sam.
Get away from me.
Look, whatever's going on between you and Simon, I know he's protecting you, I understand that.
- But he's not in a good way.
- You have to leave.
If you don't leave here, I'm calling the police right now.
- (ALARM GOES OFF) - Oh.
Oh.
Oh, God.
Today is Thursday.
I'm starting to believe that the only logical explanation for Simon's behaviour is that he and Anna were having an affair.
- Really? - Yeah.
Well, why is she not standing up for him now? I don't know, I don't know.
Maybe they maybe they fell out again or maybe she's frightened of her husband.
See, I think they were going to run away together that morning.
- Something happened.
- Run away together? I think she got cold feet, and I think maybe she's just waiting for all this just to blow over 'cause she's hiding something, you know? She and Simon were involved, now he's protecting her.
- (PHONE RINGS) - Oh, shit.
Gina Serkin.
Right.
No, I see.
No oh no, of course, I apologise.
This this won't happen again.
No, no, it won't happen again.
All right, thank thank you for letting me know.
Bye-bye.
- What? - That was Anna Marin's lawyer.
You went to her house? Alex, you could be charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice.
I thought if I could just talk to her Talk to her? Look, Simon has got under your skin and you are in danger of doing more harm than good.
I thought she should know how Simon was suffering because it's unnecessary and she could stop it.
Alex, just back off and let me do MY job.
Yeah.
Why are you protecting her? Right, tell me the truth.
I have.
Simon, you were my patient.
In all that time, you never told me about the disappearance of a child whilst in your care, nor about the subsequent police investigation in which you were a prime suspect.
You never told me about saving Anna's son from drowning.
And now you're in jail and I've found you a barrister and I'd quite like to know what else you haven't fucking told me.
I'm sorry.
Maybe it's best if you take a step back.
Gina's running the case.
I don't want to upset you anymore.
I'm fine.
No, you're not.
You're not fine.
You're in jail and you're protecting someone and she does not need protecting.
Did you see her? No.
I mean, why are you protecting her? Love.
Just love? Apparently, it makes the world go round.
Oh, well, I have heard that.
Yeah, and look, it's beautiful.
It's wonderful.
I mean, it's beyond compare, you know, when it's shared.
You know, when it's reciprocated.
But you take a look where you are now, look at this place now.
This is your life, here.
It's the only one you've got.
Are you having an affair with Anna? I mean this year.
Some things can't be unmade.
Alex I love Anna.
And I always will.
But does she love you? WOMAN: Alex? What are you doing? I just dropped by to speak to Adam about a history essay he's having trouble with.
Seriously? No.
Want some coffee? It's really good.
I don't drink coffee at night.
Yeah, I know that.
Alex (SIGHS) you look terrible.
Thank you.
What are you doing here? Um, oh, all right.
Um I wanted to ask you a question.
Are you seeing someone else? No.
You sure? Yes, I'm sure.
- Then why are we getting divorced? - Oh, Alex! Well, it's a fair question, don't you think? Don't you think it's a fair question, after 20 years? Yes.
I don't want to tell you the answer, though.
Why? Because it's hurtful.
Well, just just say it.
I'd rather hear it.
I want to hear it.
I tried really hard, Alex.
I wanted to love you deeply but I was always just trying.
I don't think I ever did really love you.
I got sick of pretending.
I'm sorry.
(MUFFLED SOBS) WOMAN: (DISTANT) What do you mean he's not here? Where is he? It's a prison.
You don't just leave.
What? What's wrong? What happened? Why why can't I see him? POLICE: Look, why don't you just come back tomorrow? Listen.
Listen, listen, I'm his girlfriend.
We're practically married, so if anything's happened to him, I need to know.
- I need to know what's happened.
- Angela? Alex! This is his doctor, right here! - What's happened? - I think Simon's been bashed.
But but they won't fucking tell me anything! God, it's all my fault! If if anything happens to him Do you understand? God, what have I done? How can any of this be your fault? (SCREAMS) It just fucking is! Help me! Are you going to introduce me to your friend? This is Sam.
Hi, Sam.
Take him back and I won't say anything to anybody.
Did he try to hurt you? Threaten you? Of course not! Did he hurt the kid? No.
Simon's unwell, you know? He didn't know what he was doing when he took Sam.
I didn't know what I was doing.
I was trying to help, but instead I did the exact fucking opposite.
- Why are they telling lies about you? - Mum! Police are corrupt.
We're going to sue.
Yeah, we can't sue the police.
We can sue the press.
Angela, you're a good girl.
We won't let them do this to you.
It's important to tell the truth, Angela.
Was this something you'd planned together? Is he aware of what you do for employment? Some girls try to keep it from their boyfriends.
Simon knows what I do.
I wonder sometimes, maybe she's seeing someone else.
The police want me to be a witness.
Well, yeah.
What if they ask me in court about my job? Well, you can't lie, can you? Have you seen Simon again? Just tell me he's all right.
Oh, I can't really do that.
He's not.
Your son's school.
The excursion is late, so pick up at 4:15.
WOMAN: The bus arrived at 3:15 today.
- Normal pick up time.
- Okay, so where's Sam? Anna, he wasn't here when I came to pick him up at the school.
Just find him.
Find him, Joe.
Sam! Sam! Sam! We're doing everything we can.
- Sam! - (SOBS) Where've you been? God, you gave us a scare.
Excuse me, do you have some change for the machine? Yeah, sure.
Thanks.
- And there you go.
- No, no, you're all right.
Sam was picked up from school today by Simon Heywood.
Sorry, Simon who? We don't know anyone named Simon.
No, I know Simon was my boyfriend for three years.
Have you been in contact with this guy? Joe, I swear to you.
I have no idea what's going on.
- (SHOUTS) Why would he take my son? - I don't know! - What, there was two of them? - A woman was with him.
What were you doing with my son? Taking my fucking son! Calm down, Joe.
It's not what you think.
I'm his neighbour, his friend.
He's not a bad person.
He claims to know you and that he was given permission to pick Sam up from school today.
- Do either of you know this person? - Yes.
(RINGING) (RINGING CONTINUES) Hello? Yeah, it's me.
Simon.
Oh, sorry, I've been Oh, where are you? Where? Right.
Yeah, of course.
No, of course.
Yes.
No, no, I'll be there.
Yeah.
Okay.
(WHISPERS) Sorry, sorry.
Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry.
Gina, sorry.
Look, I know it's late, but I'm going to need your help.
Yeah, no, a client of mine's in a bit of trouble.
Oh, just two shakes.
Now you need to be calm, Alex.
I really didn't see this coming.
Well, you're a psychiatrist, not a fortune teller.
Why'd he call you? I'm not sure.
I don't think he has anyone else.
So, Simon.
You've come to see me.
My father thought it might be good for me.
He's paying.
Okay.
Well, I'm a psychiatrist and what happens here is that you can talk to me about anything, everything.
I'm here to listen and to offer some methods for dealing with problems.
A paid friend.
Well, yes, but then no, because I won't ever buy you a birthday present, or come round to your house for dinner.
So why do you think you're here? (SCOFFS) Do I have to tell the truth? (ANGRILY) Now what have you done? Ah, Gina, this is William Heywood, Simon's father, and May Heywood, Simon's mother.
This is Gina Serkin.
She's a criminal barrister and she's agreed to help Simon.
Okay, now I'll check because we'll need to speak to him, okay? - Okay.
- I sent him to you for help.
Now he's been charged with kidnapping.
That's a criminal charge.
That's time in jail.
Perhaps, we should wait till we talk to Simon before we jump to conclusions, William.
(BANGING) Come on! Here, I have some change if it'll help.
Yeah, thanks.
I got a thirsty kid over there.
Um, I'll take And Sorry.
- Sam, sit down here, baby.
- Here you go.
Thank you.
No, take it.
Anna? Mr and Mrs Marin? If you come this way, please.
- What, he's here? - I don't know, Joe.
May, is that Anna? Simon's Anna? So Simon took Anna's son? Yep.
I picked Sam up from school.
We watched TV, we played games.
He was only going to stay at mine for a few hours Simon, I'm going to stop you there.
Now I'm going to ask you some questions.
I don't want you telling me anything that I don't need to know.
- Now do you understand? - This is a mistake.
I know Sam's mother Anna.
All right, so did you or did you not have a past relationship with Anna Marin? I did.
And do you still have that relationship? We know each other.
Now, did Anna Marin grant you permission to pick up her son? I need to speak to Anna.
Well, if you're unwilling or unable to answer that question, the next step is to try and get you in front of a magistrate tomorrow for a bail application.
And what happens tonight? Well, you'll stay here.
They won't move you this late.
Seriously? I stay in jail? I'm sorry, Simon, it it's the law.
Is, um, is Anna here? Did you see her? She left.
Simon, what were you thinking? I I can't talk about this right now.
I'm sorry, Alex.
What if Anna did give Simon permission to pick up her son? Well, then there's no case.
Why, do you think there's a possibility, and if so, why hasn't she said something already? I don't know.
How did it go? Good as gold, May.
Oh, thank you.
Thank you so much for helping Simon this late at night.
No trouble at all, May.
Look, he will have to stay here overnight, but I'll file a bail application for him tomorrow, okay? Never a dull moment with Simon.
Is she medicated? To the eyeballs.
So, first year.
With Anna.
What was that like? Love at first sight, or ? (SCOFFS) Hardly.
She was in a couple of my lectures.
She was a smart, well-educated, middle class girl.
There were tonnes of them.
En masse, they were quite intimidating.
I kept away.
Second year, we were in a tutorial together.
I had to pick an essay out of a box and mark it.
I got Anna's, and it was seriously good.
Clarity of thought.
And one night, we were at the pub and I don't know, for some reason we just talked and drank for the whole night.
It was so easy.
Then the pub shut and we walked outside.
It was fucking freezing.
I put my arm around her and she put her cheek on my shoulder, and she said "Click " (GIGGLES) " perfect fit.
" And then? We hardly spent more than a couple of hours apart.
Every day, every night.
My life and hers slotted together, just like she said.
Click.
Have you been in love? - Adam.
- Hey, Dad.
What you doing here? Can I stay with you tonight? Yeah, of course you can.
- You all right? - Yeah.
No, no, no, he's fine.
Yeah, he's fine.
No, no, I had it on silent.
Yeah.
Okay, I will.
Mum was really worried about you.
This place sucks.
Yeah, it does.
But look, it's my home for now and once I get unpacked, it'll be better.
Why'd you even break up? I don't get it.
Well, we're trying to sort it out.
Why? Just suck it up.
I'm sorry it's upset you.
It hasn't upset me.
It's just stupid.
Yeah.
(KNOCKING) Please, don't ever do that again.
I don't care if you leave here and go to Timbuk-fucking-tu, you call me and let me know where you are, right? Yeah, all right, Mum.
You look nice.
Thanks for bringing him home early.
What was the the fight about last night, between you and Adam? He wouldn't tell me.
He saw the divorce papers on the desk.
Alex, please, you got them, didn't you? They were posted to your office last week.
They require a signature.
Alex, they were sent registered mail.
You must have received them.
Well, you could have talked to me, called me.
We have talked about this.
You can't act like this is a surprise, Alex.
Well, it it is.
I'll look for the papers today.
Alex.
(RINGING) Hi.
GINA: (OVER PHONE) There's a problem.
Simon Heywood's bail application.
It's not going to be straight forward because of the Carlo Manzano case.
Right.
Sorry, I don't know what that case is.
Ah.
Simon was a primary school teacher and a seven-year-old boy, Carlo Manzano, disappeared from school.
Simon was the last person to see him and he was a suspect in the police investigation.
I'm sorry, I just assumed you knew this.
No.
No, I didn't.
What, it's happened before? Sorry, Alex.
What happened to the boy? Well, he was never found.
No one charged.
Oh, God.
Simon.
Why didn't you tell me about Carlo? It didn't seem relevant.
You asked me questions about university Crap.
Come on, we're not in a session now.
I'm not being paid for this visit.
I didn't ask you to come.
- Do you want me to go? - No.
No, I'm glad you're here.
Alex.
He was my student.
And I failed in my duty of care.
(SCHOOL BELL DINGS) Thank you, guys.
Chairs up.
Cleaners are in.
Like this.
After Anna, after uni, I was a teacher.
I loved it.
And I was good at it.
Mum working late? Carlo, he was, um, a smart kid.
He needed to use the bathroom and I let him go.
Carlo? Carlo! So what happened to him? He just disappeared.
Then why would you take Anna's son? I can't help you unless I have more information.
- (KNOCKING) - MAN: Time's up.
I don't need help.
I just need someone to walk my dog.
(DOOR BUZZES, OPENS) (DOORBELL RINGS) WOMAN: Hello? Angela? It's Alex.
It's Alex Klima.
Yeah, of course.
Psychiatrist.
Come in.
Hi.
- Thank you.
- It's the blue one.
Thank you.
Have you seen him? Simon? Yeah, today.
Is he all right? Well, he's been charged and he's in remand, but given all that he's he's okay, yeah.
Um did he say anything about me? Well, he said you had his keys.
(BARKING) Empson! Hello! You all right? Hello.
Okay.
ANNA: (VOICE-OVER) "Hi, Simon, I'm writing to you because I read in the papers about what happened at your school.
I can only imagine how terrible it must be for you and the school to lose a child in such a horrifying way, and how difficult it must be for the children to understand where their friend has gone.
It's awful to know that such things exist in our world.
My heart aches for the parents.
That emptiness is so final.
I know it's been a long time since we last saw each other, but if you need a friend someone to talk to without judgement, I'd be happy to meet.
Very best, Anna.
" - Hey.
- GIRL: Dad? Hello, you two.
What are you doing here? What is that? Well, that is Empson.
Empson, this is Rachel and Adam.
Look, I was wondering whether you two could maybe look after him for a couple of days, 'cause I'm not allowed to keep animals where I'm staying.
Some random dog? Dad, where did you even get it? Oh, he's a friend's dog.
He's a lovely boy and he needs someone to look after him.
Does Mum know about this? Seriously, Dad? She's a moron.
- Can I hold him? - Course you can.
Thanks.
I brought his food and a bowl.
He's going to need to be walked a couple of times a day if you can.
- Yep.
- Okay? How're you going? - I'm good.
- Yeah? Hey, you're gonna stay here.
You're gonna live here for a bit.
This just gets better.
Bastards.
How did this happen? Some shock jock got incensed.
Started a campaign.
Well, this can't be good for his case.
No.
How was he when you saw him today? Well, he looked terrified.
Oh, crap, I gotta go.
Wow.
Um, do we have a date for the hearing? Well, I'm hoping sooner rather than later.
But look, he is in a protected area in jail.
Well, he's going to need to be now, isn't he? And how's your family? Yeah, pretty good.
I'm dropping round for dinner tonight.
Oh.
That's great.
I mean, it's a good sign.
Yeah.
- Is it? - Yes.
I mean, you know when Jim and I broke up, I mean, we'd never have dinner.
Not for a long while, anyway.
- Hey, do you want a hand? - Nope, all good.
(BARKING) - Dad.
- Hello.
Hello, Empson.
Look at you, you lovely, gorgeous boy.
- How's he been? - Yeah, good.
WOMAN: Hi.
Hi.
Look, I'm sorry to drop in unannounced.
I need to pick up my winter jackets.
Okay.
Hello, you.
How you been? What you cooking? Carbonara.
- Oh, it smells beautiful.
- I burnt the bacon.
Oh, well.
I'll get them.
Thanks for looking after the dog.
Adam said two weeks.
Yeah.
ADAM: Why do you have to be so rude to him? Adam, keep your voice down.
It's his house, too.
We should ask Dad if he can stay for dinner.
No, I don't think so.
Why not? It's just dinner.
You don't understand, Adam.
Yes, I do.
You're a bitch and Mum's a coward.
- Adam! - You should see his flat.
It's disgusting.
Oh, you think I should move out, Adam? Yeah, right.
You couldn't even live without a heated tile floor in your bathroom.
Thanks, I'll leave you to it.
- See ya, Dad.
- Night, guys! So, um Alex.
Did you find the papers? The divorce papers? Yeah, I sent them to Tony to take a look.
Okay.
So that's about the last of your stuff? Yeah, but let me know if you find something else you want to get rid of.
I'm sorry, I'm just finding this fucking hard, okay? - Hello? - Hello.
Am I too late? - No, I'm just reading.
- Good.
Hey, um, how was your dinner? I'm going to have to tell you the truth now.
- You ready? - Yes.
I wasn't invited to dinner.
I dropped in totally uninvited, with the flimsy pretext of, you know, picking up some clothes that I never even wear.
And the really tragic bit is that I got there at 6:30, so just for a moment, I could imagine I was coming home again.
That's not so tragic.
Yes, it is.
I got a frosty reception.
I didn't get a dinner invitation.
Probably a good thing because my daughter was cooking and she's not exactly gourmet, so anyway.
How was your night? I read over Anna's statement again.
There's something so so clinical in her statement.
Yeah, so, what's going on inside her head, knowing Simon's in jail? Mm.
When you think of all those court cases, and all those trials over the centuries, all those crimes and how many of them were just terrible errors of judgement and mistakes made because human hearts are so needy? Well, I'd say many.
Most.
You know, Simon's a really good soul, Gina.
I don't know why he did what he did, but I I do feel the need to protect who he is.
Does that make sense? It does.
GPS: Turn left, then keep left for 400m.
Your destination is ahead in 500m.
Oh, shut up.
Your destination is (SCHOOL BELL RINGS) I did something interesting yesterday.
I drove to Sam's school and I parked outside, and I watched all the kids come out.
Something occurred to me.
How could you know who Sam was? How did you know what he looked like, I mean, not having met him before? I mean, you turn up at his school, all the kid are milling round, they all look the same with their little hats and uniforms, but you go up to him and you greet him and you say, "Hello, Sam.
" So how did you know it was Sam? It's a secret.
I went to Anna's house to drop some books to her.
I was going to leave them at the front door, but the front door was open.
Hello! Anna? I think it was her mum, vacuuming.
Anna wasn't there.
Sam kicked the ball into the pool.
No one heard.
No one was there to see it.
- You scared me, mate.
- (COUGHS) I told him I was the gardener.
Sam, I'm the gardener.
Here to check on your garden.
You go and get into some dry clothes.
(WHISPERS) But don't tell anyone I was here.
We made a pact.
I wouldn't tell anyone about it and neither would he.
It was our secret.
Would Sam have told his parents? I don't know.
GINA: It's a very conveniently timed story for Simon to tell you.
What, you think he made it up? I don't know.
You are quite blind when it comes to Simon.
I think he's glamoured you.
How is that learning to play tennis, hmm? 40 an hour, that costs me.
Well, did he say why he went to Anna's house in the first place? Yeah, he was dropping off some books.
Yeah, but Anna's said in her statement to police that she hadn't seen Simon since they broke up.
Well, she lied.
Bold for a nice middle class girl to lie to police, - I would have thought.
- Yeah, so why would she do that? Wish I could talk to her.
Can you? Can you talk to her? Only on the stand, Alex.
And if we get there.
- She's the prosecutor's witness.
- Yeah.
Oh, Jesus.
ADAM: You okay? Yeah.
No, I'm just I'm just a bit out of shape, that's all.
Hey Dad, could I stay with you this weekend? I'd I'd love that.
Um, there's a pizza place near me.
They've got these gourmet pizzas.
Lamb, tandoori in them, stuff like that.
Oh, yeah, have they got the one with the cheese crust? Ah, indeed they have.
Do you want to get them delivered? - Yeah, and I'll get some movies.
- Okay.
And remember, no pineapple.
No, all right.
No pineapple.
WILLIAM: How's your wife? Um, I don't really know.
They're separated, William.
Ah, yes, I knew that.
Apologies.
I forgot.
Is there any chance you might be able to work it out? Well, I'm ever hopeful.
We're talking.
Is she screwing someone else? I don't know.
Well, if she's screwing someone else, you're toast.
But if she's just sick of you, then you might stand a chance.
Yeah, that probably sums it up.
Cheers.
Gina's pushing for an early committal hearing.
I don't think Gina Serkin could push her way out of a wet paper bag.
She's a very good criminal lawyer.
Well, if she's good, she would have got him bail.
My son might be a mummy's boy, but he's not a paedophile.
He's been through some major trauma, hasn't he, with Carlo and losing his job? He's very fortunate to have a family who can help him.
Alex, most people call that life.
Major trauma, come on! I know it's your profession.
I know you're a very intelligent man, but do you think your therapy has helped him in any way? You're sceptical, William, but that question is rude, bordering on offensive.
You were talking to him once a week.
Was there no sign of this to you? Something coming? Something not quite right? Look, I've been going through all of our sessions, William, and the truth is, he appeared to be making good progress.
My son is a master at telling people what they want to hear.
MAY: Thank you.
(RECORDING) "3rd of January, 3:30pm, Simon Heywood.
You look really well, Simon.
" "Well, that's good.
" "So how's your week been?" - "Good.
" - "Yeah?" "I've been thinking about work.
I think I need to get some sort of job.
" "What, as a teacher?" "I don't know.
Just something to give my days some structure.
" "Hm.
Sounds good.
Simon, I need to talk to you about last weekend.
" "Oh, okay.
" "As a therapist, it's unethical for me to socialise with a patient.
I need to apologise.
" "Sure, but, you know, it was a good night.
Not a problem for me.
" "No, I crossed a line and as a result, I'm not sure I can see you as a therapist anymore.
"I can recommend someone else, if you like.
" "I'd like to keep the sessions going.
I don't want to have to start again with a stranger.
Let's just wipe it.
Pretend it didn't happen.
Anna just took my breath away.
A light shining on me.
She was the sun.
" "Rejection.
Isn't that what Anna did when she split up with you?" I don't see it that way.
" "Why don't you want to go back to teaching? You love it.
It's your profession.
How does it feel to be rejected? And how does Anna feel about you now?" - WOMAN: Jesus! - Sorry.
Get away from the car.
Anna.
- Who are you? - I'm a friend of Simon's.
I just want a quick word.
I I didn't mean to frighten you.
Please.
Look, I'm really sorry.
You don't know me.
What do you want? My name's Alex Klima.
I'm his psychiatrist.
It's very important that you understand the consequences of what you're doing.
Do you think we could maybe go inside for a ? No, I don't think so.
Anna! Please, Anna.
Please, it's Please go and see him, Anna.
Please tell the police about Simon saving Sam What? Please tell the police about your meetings with Simon.
Simon saving Sam? Simon doesn't know Sam.
Get away from me.
Look, whatever's going on between you and Simon, I know he's protecting you, I understand that.
- But he's not in a good way.
- You have to leave.
If you don't leave here, I'm calling the police right now.
- (ALARM GOES OFF) - Oh.
Oh.
Oh, God.
Today is Thursday.
I'm starting to believe that the only logical explanation for Simon's behaviour is that he and Anna were having an affair.
- Really? - Yeah.
Well, why is she not standing up for him now? I don't know, I don't know.
Maybe they maybe they fell out again or maybe she's frightened of her husband.
See, I think they were going to run away together that morning.
- Something happened.
- Run away together? I think she got cold feet, and I think maybe she's just waiting for all this just to blow over 'cause she's hiding something, you know? She and Simon were involved, now he's protecting her.
- (PHONE RINGS) - Oh, shit.
Gina Serkin.
Right.
No, I see.
No oh no, of course, I apologise.
This this won't happen again.
No, no, it won't happen again.
All right, thank thank you for letting me know.
Bye-bye.
- What? - That was Anna Marin's lawyer.
You went to her house? Alex, you could be charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice.
I thought if I could just talk to her Talk to her? Look, Simon has got under your skin and you are in danger of doing more harm than good.
I thought she should know how Simon was suffering because it's unnecessary and she could stop it.
Alex, just back off and let me do MY job.
Yeah.
Why are you protecting her? Right, tell me the truth.
I have.
Simon, you were my patient.
In all that time, you never told me about the disappearance of a child whilst in your care, nor about the subsequent police investigation in which you were a prime suspect.
You never told me about saving Anna's son from drowning.
And now you're in jail and I've found you a barrister and I'd quite like to know what else you haven't fucking told me.
I'm sorry.
Maybe it's best if you take a step back.
Gina's running the case.
I don't want to upset you anymore.
I'm fine.
No, you're not.
You're not fine.
You're in jail and you're protecting someone and she does not need protecting.
Did you see her? No.
I mean, why are you protecting her? Love.
Just love? Apparently, it makes the world go round.
Oh, well, I have heard that.
Yeah, and look, it's beautiful.
It's wonderful.
I mean, it's beyond compare, you know, when it's shared.
You know, when it's reciprocated.
But you take a look where you are now, look at this place now.
This is your life, here.
It's the only one you've got.
Are you having an affair with Anna? I mean this year.
Some things can't be unmade.
Alex I love Anna.
And I always will.
But does she love you? WOMAN: Alex? What are you doing? I just dropped by to speak to Adam about a history essay he's having trouble with.
Seriously? No.
Want some coffee? It's really good.
I don't drink coffee at night.
Yeah, I know that.
Alex (SIGHS) you look terrible.
Thank you.
What are you doing here? Um, oh, all right.
Um I wanted to ask you a question.
Are you seeing someone else? No.
You sure? Yes, I'm sure.
- Then why are we getting divorced? - Oh, Alex! Well, it's a fair question, don't you think? Don't you think it's a fair question, after 20 years? Yes.
I don't want to tell you the answer, though.
Why? Because it's hurtful.
Well, just just say it.
I'd rather hear it.
I want to hear it.
I tried really hard, Alex.
I wanted to love you deeply but I was always just trying.
I don't think I ever did really love you.
I got sick of pretending.
I'm sorry.
(MUFFLED SOBS) WOMAN: (DISTANT) What do you mean he's not here? Where is he? It's a prison.
You don't just leave.
What? What's wrong? What happened? Why why can't I see him? POLICE: Look, why don't you just come back tomorrow? Listen.
Listen, listen, I'm his girlfriend.
We're practically married, so if anything's happened to him, I need to know.
- I need to know what's happened.
- Angela? Alex! This is his doctor, right here! - What's happened? - I think Simon's been bashed.
But but they won't fucking tell me anything! God, it's all my fault! If if anything happens to him Do you understand? God, what have I done? How can any of this be your fault? (SCREAMS) It just fucking is! Help me! Are you going to introduce me to your friend? This is Sam.
Hi, Sam.
Take him back and I won't say anything to anybody.
Did he try to hurt you? Threaten you? Of course not! Did he hurt the kid? No.
Simon's unwell, you know? He didn't know what he was doing when he took Sam.
I didn't know what I was doing.
I was trying to help, but instead I did the exact fucking opposite.
- Why are they telling lies about you? - Mum! Police are corrupt.
We're going to sue.
Yeah, we can't sue the police.
We can sue the press.
Angela, you're a good girl.
We won't let them do this to you.
It's important to tell the truth, Angela.
Was this something you'd planned together? Is he aware of what you do for employment? Some girls try to keep it from their boyfriends.
Simon knows what I do.
I wonder sometimes, maybe she's seeing someone else.
The police want me to be a witness.
Well, yeah.
What if they ask me in court about my job? Well, you can't lie, can you? Have you seen Simon again? Just tell me he's all right.
Oh, I can't really do that.
He's not.