Recipes for Love and Murder (2022) s02e02 Episode Script

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Previously on "Recipes
for Love and Murder"
When your mother died,
this house became
yours and Mickey's.
And when you killed him,
you forfeited any
rights to his estate.
Which means half
of this house is
Aileen's.
Well, arrest me then.
I'm running for mayor.
About time this town
had a woman mayor.
- What's up, boet?
- You're back.
- You remember Jessie?
- Of course.
Ricus. The satanic
mechanic, they call me.
Ricus. The satanic mechanic, they call me. I'm
qualified to fix both, psychologist and mechanic.
I'm qualified to fix both,
psychologist and mechanic.
I love my wife, Tannie,
but once trust is broken,
can you ever get it back?
Hattie, I think we have
everything under control.
I just have a few
things to take care of.
The town's on fire!
- Frank!
- Whoa
Frank! Frank!
- Thank you.
- Of course.
Frank was deeply
respected in Eden.
I've located a
retired pathologist
who lives nearby, who will
come by later to do an autopsy.
And you managed to get
the necessary clearance?
So, you're sure it's okay
for us to do this here?
Yes, if it's okay with you.
You should receive
the official email
from the provincial
morgue today.
They've got a backlog
of at least a month,
so they're grateful
for the assistance.
Of course, I'm happy to help.
But how long will they need
us to keep the body for?
Do you know?
For the duration of
the investigation.
Investigation?
Poor man died in a fire.
I love my wife, Tannie,
and I can't imagine
a future without her.
But once trust is broken,
can you ever get it back?
Whenever she looks
at me now, I feel
she's wishing I
was someone else.
It was Frank, wasn't it?
I wondered when I read it.
I wondered.
Something about the beliefs
and values the writer mentions.
You didn't ask him?
I wanted to, but
I chickened out.
- It's his writing.
- Oh
You have to help me, Maria.
I need to know why Frank
wrote to you for help.
Are you going straight
back to work, Ma?
Mm, yes I am. The wards
are full of people.
People with burns, smoke
inhalation, it's it's chaos.
We're actually turning the
school hall into a shelter
for the people whose
homes burnt down.
I'll have to come
by and interview
you both for the Gazette.
Mm.
Oh, my goodness! Is
it 7 a.m. already?
Yeah, Regardt's never
late for breakfast.
Come inside, Bronwyn's
put the kettle on.
I'm sorry, Jess, I can't.
Fire investigation stuff.
But why would you need
to investigate that?
I know there's gonna be
a lot of work rebuilding,
but shouldn't the fire marshals
just determine what caused it?
I'm sorry, Jess.
- Police business?
- Mm.
Fine.
It looks better on you.
You have to talk to
the police today.
Yes.
It can feel brutal
their questions in the
face of your trauma,
but it has to be done.
Will you tell them
about the letter?
I might have to, otherwise.
At least that there are
suspicions that maybe Frank
Right Tea for three.
No, thank you. We're
just off to town.
Oh well, then more for me.
How are you doing, dear? You
should be getting some rest.
Is there anything I
can help you with?
Thank you, but
Maria's going to help.
Well, she does have personal
experience, I suppose
of husbands dying.
Ignore her.
Oh, Aileen Georgie will be
staying for a couple of nights.
I invited her.
Sit stay. Stay.
Can't believe
Frank is gone, hey?
And a good man he was, too.
Mowed my lawn for free when
I explained about my lumbago.
- What do you think happened?
- I have no idea.
But you know what
fires represent
On "Survivor", your fire
represents your life.
The Devil, Lucille! Fire
represents the Devil.
Oh, tannie, don't be
so bloody dramatic.
Satanic Mechanic moves to town
and immediately there's a fire?
God works in mysterious ways.
Mark my words
Come, Fifi. Come.
I think it's fascinating
that you can find out
exactly where and
how a fire started.
Or in this case, where and
how a few fires started.
A few?
Mm
There's at least three different
incendiary ignition sites
two of which with the
clear use of surfactants.
It seems the first fire started
at or near the guest house,
then spread along Disa Street.
There were six
families displaced
with their homes
seriously damaged,
there were two vacant homes
and then three plots burnt.
There was another fire
along Protea Avenue
that took out five homes.
And one along Short
Street, a block away,
and that damaged six properties.
Did wind carry
sparks that far over?
Anna thinks probably not.
She says they may have
been opportunistic fires.
Three separate fires,
or one that spread out?
No, three separate fires. Um
The first one, the
main one, guest house.
Then the second one,
and then the third one.
It happens all the time.
A fire starts, people
jump on the band wagon,
think we'll be too
dumb to figure it out,
especially in a
small town like this.
I can't imagine anyone
thinking you're stupid.
Check who's cashing in big
insurance money. Piet
Frank was found dead next to
the pool at the guest house.
According to Georgie, he
should've been at the movies,
and he told Hattie he
was gonna come back,
so, not sure what
he was doing there.
So, not sure what he was doing
there. In terms of the money,
In terms of the money,
the Adventist Church
owned the property
and it wasn't insured, so
definitely no motive there.
And, I'll be joining the
autopsy this afternoon.
It doesn't really matter
why he was there, does it?
Unless he started
the fire, I suppose.
But you'll have to wait
for my report, though.
Like Khaya would
ever let me see that.
I owe you.
For helping to find out
the truth about my Tienie.
If it wasn't for you
and Tannie Maria
Van Wyk might've
gotten away with it.
Regardt?
Uh, five houses are reporting
burglaries last night.
Mostly jewellery and
small electronics.
It suggests an individual
trying to make a quick buck,
but probably an opportunist
who saw the fire
and figured that everyone
would be out there helping.
Any chance the burglar
started the fire?
Knocked over a
candle by accident?
I mean, that's
possible, yes, but
wouldn't you put out
the fire pretty quickly?
I miss her every day.
Okay, everyone,
let's keep at it.
Make sure we interview
the whole town.
Get a picture of
who was where, when.
Come, let's go. Let's go.
KAROO BUTCHERY
Dear Tannie Maria,
might I enquire
do you have some advice
regarding a little spice?
You see, I have been married
to my Kitty for 54 years.
I have adored her
every second of every
minute of all those years.
But, you see
I'm Well, I'm concerned
that she's becoming a
little bored with me.
The other night I was
kissing her on the neck
when I noticed she yawned.
Now, Tannie,
there's nothing in the least
bit sexy about yawning.
So, Maria, please
Could you give us
a little spice?
Regards, the Tame Tiger.
I'm gonna interview
one of the displaced people,
Thandeka. You coming?
No.
Thank you, but I've got
a recipe to work on.
I need to track
down some chillies.
Ricus was growing some
wild-looking ones. Ask him.
And you could ask him
about my bike, too.
Oh, good! You're both here.
- Do you need help with that?
- Oh thanks, Jess.
At least someone
offered to help.
Your event isn't
organising itself, bokkie.
Our event. You're
my campaign manager.
Our event. You're my campaign manager.
Exactly, so I don't carry boxes.
Exactly, so I don't carry boxes.
Yes, but I'm the candidate.
I know! That's why the
people need to see you sweat.
Show them you understand
the value of hard work.
Look here. Chantal's been
making sandwiches for orphans
the whole morning.
You're hosting a meeting?
Yes, since the movie night
didn't go as planned.
I needed to pivot and
come up with a new angle.
"Rebuilding Eden.
Paradise regained."
C'mon! It's catchier
than swine flu, man.
C'mon! It's catchier than
swine flu, man. I guess.
I guess.
Chantal's work is well and good,
but I don't want to
just help people.
I want to help people
help themselves.
Everyone who attends
gets a voucher for R20 free
biltong with every purchase.
Yes, Doep, I'm
not entirely sure.
It feels a bit like food
parcels, and you know
It feels a bit like food
parcels, and you know Uh!
Uh!
We're on our way.
- Come, Miss Candidate, let's go.
- Jess, bring those flyers.
I have an important
deadline for tonight.
- Nonsense, I can move that.
- I have a lunchtime meeting.
You'll get there on
time. Come on, Jess.
Be the journalist, and
report on local politics.
Fine, but as a journalist,
obviously I'm going to have to
remain unbiased and impartial.
Absolutely. You too, Maria.
I need all the
support I can get.
Come on.
Hello.
We're hosting an Eden
community meeting here today.
We're hosting an Eden community meeting here today.
Mm. Free biltong with every purchase if you attend.
Mm. Free biltong with every
purchase if you attend.
So, spread the word.
Tell your friends to tell
their friends and family.
- Especially those of voting age.
- Free biltong.
Do you mind showing us
to the hall, Bronwyn?
Sure. It's a bit of
a shelter right now
Sure. It's a bit of a shelter right now
for the people whose homes burnt down.
For the people whose
homes burnt down.
But, it's this way.
For the biltong
Hattie?
So, the last time you saw him,
he was heading to the
movie site to help Hattie?
Yes.
And, what did you do?
I stopped by Mrs
Harris to read to her.
I try to get there two
or three times a week.
And you were there
for about two hours?
I wasn't really keeping track
of time, so I'm not too sure.
You must've noticed when
it started getting dark?
I'm sorry we have to
go over this again.
He said he was helping Hattie.
I thought he was there.
- Had you had any fights?
- No.
You never got into an argument?
I take my marriage
vows very seriously.
Yes, of course. Of course.
And thank you for
being so cooperative
Did anyone else come past the
guest house yesterday afternoon?
I'm sorry, I'm still
in a lot of shock.
Thank you, Georgie.
If you happen to
remember anything,
don't be afraid to contact us.
Yes, Detective.
There's something
she's not telling us.
Yes, Sherlock, but let's
just go easy on her for now.
She just lost her husband.
- And what couple doesn't fight?
- Jessie and I never fight.
You're together, what?
Two seconds? Just give it time.
And then you can have
nice make-up sex.
It's all about looking
into the new
Eden rising from the
ashes like a phoenix.
We need to rebuild,
and better than before.
I know it's a
tough and sad time,
but let's also
look to the future,
the rebirth of Eden.
I am passionate
and best-qualified
to take this town
in a new direction
it so desperately needs.
I think we can all agree that
past mayors, while dedicated
I have successfully
run a newspaper for
- If I could just
- I have a question.
Can this not wait?
Are you aware of the bylaws
the council have put in place
with regards to the
buildings of Eden.
Several of the buildings that
burnt down violate Code 13
and cannot possibly
be rebuilt the same.
Marius, I'm happy to
quibble about bylaws,
Marius, I'm happy to quibble
about bylaws, after my speech.
After my speech.
Surely this feeds
into your speech.
People need to know what's
possible instead of
False hope?
I'm sure that we all agree that,
while bylaws are important,
what matters most to people
who have found themselves
homeless after
this tragedy, is
Putting their trust into someone
who truly understands
how to rebuild
and who can get them
housed and happy quickly,
safely and legally.
Poor Hattie.
I don't think that's quite
what she had in mind.
At least the school
didn't burn down.
Right, I'm off to
talk to Thandeka.
- Any word from Georgie?
- Nothing yet.
- I really hope she's okay.
- Mm.
Okay, I'll let you
speak to your detective.
You won't follow me around
on this investigation too.
Follow you?
Last time I checked, I helped
you solve your last case.
Excuse me.
Don't mind her.
How are you?
Just wanted to check if we're
still good for dinner tonight.
Are you absolutely sure?
I mean, we can wait
and have our dinner after
Khazi's visit is over.
I don't know when she's
gonna visit again,
and I want you two to meet.
Well, okay. Great. I mean,
I'd love to meet her.
And when she's gone back, we can
have dinner just the two of us.
- That's perfect.
- Okay.
Thanks for helping
us out, Nigel.
Of course. I couldn't
handle doing this every day,
but once in a few years is fine.
I think everyone assumes that he
died trying to escape the fire.
- And you don't?
- I have a few questions.
Go on.
There's froth around
his mouth and nostrils,
and he was found next
to the pool. Also
Are those compression marks?
Is your other question
about the serious impact
wound on the back of his head?
At first, I thought falling
but that looks intentional.
So, you were home
when the fire started?
Yes. I'd just
finished making supper
and I thought I smelled smoke.
I went outside, and I
could see clouds of smoke.
And the heat
You could feel it. It
hit you across the face.
So, you grabbed
your baby and left?
I grabbed a few of
her clothes and I ran.
About ten minutes later,
our home caught fire.
We lived in the backyard
of one of the big houses.
Do you know if their insurance
will help cover your things?
I don't know where
we'll live now.
Is there anything you need?
We're gonna ask our
readers to help and donate.
Underwear. I work for the
municipality, the garbage truck,
so, work will give me overalls.
Meet me outside the
Gazette tomorrow at 09:00.
We'll go shopping, okay?
Thank you.
Thandeka, when you ran
outside, who was there?
Was that before everyone
came down from the movies?
A few of my neighbours,
the old folks.
They hadn't gone
to see the movies.
Uh, then I saw you all arrive.
There was a man in black.
He was running past
as I got to the road.
I didn't see him very well.
Thank you.
So, I'll let you know when
the lab results come back.
Thank you, I'll start drafting
the report in the meantime.
Mm-hm.
- Nigel?
- Hi, Leonard.
What you do? Bring in a
dead animal, or something?
Nigel used to work
as a pathologist
before he moved to Eden.
Like so many of us locals,
I escaped the big city
for a quieter life.
Oh, well I would've thought
dead bodies are an easier job.
They keep still better
than pregnant cows.
Hey, this is Khazi. I'm
unavailable at the moment.
It's also 2024, so please
text me rather. Thanks.
- Hi. Hi, Detective.
- Oh, Ms Baloyi.
Jackie, please.
Well, Khaya, please.
You're waiting on somebody?
My daughter. She's coming
in from Cape Town. And you?
The 3 p.m. bus? My daughter too.
Well, obviously it's delayed
and obviously she didn't
bother to tell me.
Daughters, you know! Quick to
respond when they need money,
but otherwise they're
basically a ghost.
I see you're a little
fitter these days.
A little? I could outrun your
fat ass any day of the week.
- Oh, yeah?
- Yeah.
Wake up at 5 a.m. tomorrow
morning, let's race.
5 a.m. is an unholy hour.
- Let's do it at midnight.
- Midnight?
- Yeah.
- Hey.
Unless you'll be doing
other activities.
I'm sorry I missed you
earlier. You came by my work?
Hi.
Georgie says that Frank's death
is being treated as suspicious.
Jess, you know I'm not
allowed to talk about work.
I spoke to Anna
too. Multiple fires?
Yeah, we are investigating
possible arson.
"I can't talk about work.
Don't make me talk about work."
You're pussy-whipped,
boet. Hey
I hope it's worth it.
Hey, sorry. I shouldn't
ask about work.
- Stay for dinner.
- I can't.
I have a bunch of deadlines. And
with Hattie's whole campaigning,
it just feels like more and more
Gazette business is my business.
I do have 20 minutes, though.
Jess
Okay.
I'm not prepared to do the birth
part without drugs, you know.
And the crying? Mm-mm,
don't get me started.
Well, once the baby is there,
I'm sure you'll get over it.
- Hello.
- Maria! I'm so happy to see you.
Did Jessie tell you
about the support group?
Support group?
- I assumed you came to join.
- Oh, you definitely should.
You know, I've only been
here about 15 minutes,
and I can tell he
gives great advice.
And the snacks? Top quality.
Oh, thank you.
I'm not an addict.
My goodness! I'm
not an addict, too!
Oh sorry.
What's the support
group for, then?
Anything. People who've suffered
from some kind of trauma,
a safe space to talk.
Did you wanna talk?
Oh, no. No, that's fine. No.
Um, I just wanted to ask about
getting some chillies from you.
Jessie said you're growing
them. I just need a few.
Yes, of course. Help yourself,
but you don't have to run away.
Excuse me?
You're running away.
Just a few minutes.
I promise, you won't regret it.
Um, well, I just I
need to make a quick call.
Khaya, I've been a bit delayed.
I'm so sorry, but could we make
supper a wee bit later? Thanks.
Finally!
Here's my baby!
Here's my baby! - Dad!
- Hey! That's mine.
- Dad!
- Hey! That's mine.
- Ma, this is Khazi.
- Dad, this is Zindzi.
- And you two already met.
- Small town.
Uh, excuse me.
So, how was the bus ride, girls?
Deathly boring, but Zindzi
made it somewhat bearable.
It was just a bunch
of old people. Oh
Ma, can Khazi and her father
join us for dinner tonight?
Please?
Please, Dad? I'm not in the
mood for microwave food.
Who said I'm going
to do microwave food?
I was going to take you to
Please?
But I don't wanna
inconvenience Jackie.
No. I mean, nonsense.
No. I mean, nonsense. There's plenty and
it's always just me and Zindzi anyways.
There's plenty and it's always
just me and Zindzi anyways.
Oh well, then we'll move
our plans to tomorrow night.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Hey, no problem. Um, maybe
we reschedule for tomorrow?
I just never thought I'd
be doing this on my own.
Like, it's a game
meant for two players.
Do you feel like the path
you're on right now is wrong?
Not wrong, no. I mean
we all know that single mothers
are badass women, but it's
It's different.
Different, yeah. Like
Like I'm losing something.
We're all so focused on loss
being a negative thing
we don't think
about the positives.
Is anybody else afraid of loss?
Maria?
I know that look.
She's definitely afraid
of losing something.
Um
I suppose I am afraid
of losing my home.
And why is that?
I'm not afraid of
losing anything.
Well, not anymore.
Shame, that was a
terrible thing that, hey?
When your father died.
I sometimes think
he was the only one who
thought I was worth anything.
He thought I'd be a
professional rugby player.
Loss can either be the
beginning of something new
or it can trap us in the past.
So, how's uni?
So, how's uni? Ugh, Dad! Let's
not talk about uni tonight.
Ugh, Dad! Let's not
talk about uni tonight.
- Let's just enjoy ourselves.
- Ah
And dinner is served.
- No, no, you are our guest.
- Oh, okay
This tripe Oh,
it looks so good.
It's been a while
since I had tripe.
Food, like my mother cooked.
Ah! This is my mother's cooking.
- Mm-hm.
- Don't drool, Dad.
Zindzi, can you say
grace for us, please?
Heavenly Father,
thank you for
You did good tonight.
Oh, nonsense. I
barely said a word.
Well, you stayed.
That ́s something.
- Coming back again?
- I think I might.
Good. Now, you
wanted some chillies?
I did.
I have to help someone
spice things up.
So, these Mozambican
bird's eye ones
- will make you hear angels.
- Ooh!
Sounds lovely.
Ooh!
You're such a bachelor.
Oh, I am Oh, never mind.
What? Taken?
I hope that using my
facility today helped you.
I mean, all so terrible.
It was very helpful,
thank you. But I'm afraid
the investigation's gonna
take a little while.
Murder, then?
Sorry to hear that.
Yeah, a father as well
I can't imagine Khazi
being left all alone.
She's your whole world.
It's a beautiful
trait for a man.
And you? How did you get to own
a funeral home here in Eden?
Wow, um
My parents ran a funeral
parlour in the Eastern Cape,
and they knew Hattie's husband.
When he was looking for an
apprentice, they suggested me.
Family trade, huh?
I would never have
dreamt it. I mean
the idea of leaving home
always appealed to me.
You know what I enjoy most
about my job is helping people.
Comforting families.
- I think I'm good at that.
- I can see how you would be.
And these Scotch Bonnets
will make your eyeballs sweat.
There you go
And these ones
Carolina Reapers.
They will make you
forget your own name.
Mm I've tried
forgetting my own name.
I would not recommend it.
I also grow some other plants
that can help with forgetting
in a less dramatic way,
should you fancy that.
I think just the spice for now.
Well, if you change your mind,
you know where to find me.
Thanks.
- Another bottle?
- Uh, no. Thank you.
It's a bit late. Me and
Khazi, we have to head home.
Oh, okay. Um, maybe we can
do this again another time?
I'm sure the girls would
appreciate hanging out more.
Not many young black
women to befriend in Eden.
That's a great idea.
Um, Khazi?
Khazi, let's go.
Murder.
You're sure?
We're waiting for some results
to confirm it, but the best
we could piece together
as a timeline is this
Frank was hit hard
over the head,
enough to knock him unconscious.
- Enough to make him look dead?
- Probably, yes.
And then the fire is started.
A murderer wanting to
cover their tracks.
Remove DNA evidence, exactly.
But Frank wasn't dead.
He regained consciousness
and crawled to the pool
trying to escape the fire.
- But he didn't make it?
- He did.
He got into the pool,
lost consciousness again,
started drowning.
- But then he
- And then he got out the pool.
Although the autopsy suggests he
drowned, so we don't know yet.
Did he climb out by himself
at the moment of death?
Or maybe someone found him,
Or maybe someone found him, pulled
him out, but it was too late.
Pulled him out, but
it was too late.
Who would want Frank dead?
And who'd pull him out of the
pool, then leave him to burn?
Don't you always start by
questioning the spouse?
- She didn't say anything else?
- Nothing.
She just says she's told the
police everything she can say
but she looks terrified.
If Frank did write the letter,
doesn't that mean she
was having an affair?
I just I can't
picture it. Can you?
She hasn't exactly been
overjoyed by the lifestyle.
She's felt a bit trapped.
Maybe she finally had enough,
and needed to
experience some freedom?
Maybe, but
if Frank was sure she
was having an affair,
wouldn't he just leave her?
I mean, their church
would be on his side.
You'll have to ask her, Maria.
She trusts you,
she'll talk to you.
I want to cycle around town
and get a handle on
everything that burnt down.
Put a map of some kind
in the next edition.
Put a map of some kind in the
next edition. That's a good idea.
That's a good idea.
Actually, I should plot the
break-ins and burglaries too.
Jessie, just the
person I want to see.
- I'll be an hour, max.
- No. Sit, sit, sit
After Marius sabotaging
me at my meeting,
I need to dig deep.
This campaign is starting
to take up a lot of my time.
I've noticed. You keep
giving me more work.
- I know, and it's not fair.
- No. No, it isn't.
The Gazette needs an
editor that is focused
and devoted to the task.
I agree.
Which is why I've decided
to make you acting editor
until the campaign is over.
Really?
You know the paper inside out.
You're smart and focused,
when you want to be.
- I won't let you down.
- Good.
First order of business
as editor is Maria.
I'm gonna need a new column
from you as soon as possible.
I'm gonna need a new column from you as soon as
possible. I believe the deadline was yesterday.
I believe the deadline
was yesterday.
We were a tad busy
investigating Frank's death
and the fire and
all that, yesterday.
But we also need to
prioritise our work.
Yes, ma'am.
- You're not working today?
- It's done. I fixed it.
Hey, how about a bonus
of some of your product?
You're a recovering addict
I'm your therapist, I
can't give you that.
Don't pretend like you
have fucking morals, man.
Just give me some weed.
I'll see you at group tomorrow.
It depends.
- On what?
- On fucking life, my friend.
- How about, "Hattie Helps"?
- Mm-mm, boring.
Well, we can offer you a
bigger spread on the issue.
One that will guarantee
to get more eyeballs.
I guarantee that's a gamble you
wanna take, for more customers.
Oh! "Hattie Has Heart!"
No, not you, Mr Baker.
Okay, that's perfect. I'm
certain you won't regret it.
Hey
Look at you being a boss, huh?
It's actually kinda sexy
Sorry, wait a minute.
Mr Baker confirmed
a bigger spread.
Well done, Jess. Keep pushing.
Sorry, what were you saying?
Oh, um, dinner with
my mom tonight?
Uh, I can't. I've got so much
work now that I'm the editor.
Uh, I can't. I've got so much work
now that I'm the editor. Acting
Acting
Jess, congratulations!
- You absolutely deserve it.
- Thank you.
- Another time for dinner?
- Yes, sure.
Okay, I need to call Dorette
and suggest that she takes
Okay, I need to call Dorette and suggest that she takes
an extra page to advertise seasonal fruit coming out now.
An extra page to advertise
seasonal fruit coming out now.
A true editor
Oh, okay.
Dorette, Jessie. Acting editor.
How about these, Dad?
Those are perfect,
my clever chef.
Cooee! Right
- I'm here to help.
- Well, that's very kind.
I'm done picking berries, but
if you're keen to help out,
there's a bunch of fertiliser
there that needs spreading.
There's no need to be
mean like that, Maria,
You wanted to help. I'm just
telling you how
you can be helpful.
I cannae believe you still
havenae learnt your lesson.
I'm just requesting files with
my name on them, as is my right.
What is your obsession
with Maria Purvis?
- You in love with her?
- I'm not obsessing.
- What then?
- She left the country
less than a week after
her husband dropped dead.
- So?
- Well, isn't that suspicious?
Oh, stand down, Detective.
She inherited land
She inherited land and decided to
move away when her husband died.
And decided to move away
when her husband died.
Seems like she wanted a fresh
start away from the pain.
Your obsession with this case
is seriously pathological.
We all know you went and
married the victim's sister
only months after he died.
You know when they pushed
you for early retirement?
If you hadnae taken the hint,
they were considering a
psychiatric examination.
It's delusional, apparently,
to try and seek justice.
Your requests have been
approved, as per protocol.
We will adhere to protocol.
But I have a warning for you
You're not welcome here.
Dear Tiger,
I don't think there's
anything tame about you.
You're clearly
very wild at heart,
and never fear, I have all
the spice you could ever need.
- Are you good?
- Mm
Introduce each ingredient
slowly, gently,
else things might
get rather messy.
Here comes the careful part.
You're going to need
to pipe your mixture
into several 1-inch rounds
on your parchment paper.
And then
Bang your tray until
your macarons flatten
and all the air
bubbles are gone.
While they rest, you can get
on with making your ganache.
Now it's time to
turn up the heat.
The thing with spice is
that if you commit to it,
you need to really commit.
So, find the hottest
chillies you can handle,
and dice them finely.
Okay, that was good.
That was great!
I'm going all out.
Heat that gently until
it's gooey and thick.
While your chilli
mixture's heating up,
don't forget to keep
your berries on the boil.
Constant heat's all you need.
It's the ganache's
turn to rest now,
resting really is such an
important part of cooking,
while you put the macarons
in the oven to bake.
While they cook, give your
berry mixture some love.
Sugar if it needs sweetening,
a little port if you want.
Some cloves if you need a
different kind of spice.
And now it's time to
assemble and enjoy.
The sooner, the better. They're
all about instant gratification.
Simply dip one into your
berry sauce, and then Mm
- Knock-knock.
- Oh!
Hello, you must be Khazi.
I'm Maria. It's so lovely
to finally meet you.
Hi.
Um, what's cooking?
Um, well, I have some
chilli chocolate macarons.
- Ah
- But they are for dessert.
Um, first I have a pie
that's going to heat up.
Excellent.
I'm trying to avoid
carbs at the moment.
Um, well, not to worry.
There's a salad, too.
Oh, you've met Morag. Morag,
this is our new friend, Khazi.
Morag is a great
judge of character.
Um, lemonade
- No, thanks.
- I made it fresh this afternoon.
I don't do citrus. It
messes with my skin.
I would love a glass.
Thank you.
I don't suppose you'd
like to go egg hunting?
I don't suppose you'd like to go egg hunting?
Morag's been hiding them from me all day.
Morag's been hiding
them from me all day.
I'm not really dressed for that.
I'm sorry.
The second fire started here,
burning these two
houses down, here.
- Jessie?
- Shh, I'm busy.
Assuming the property closest
to the fire was the target
What?
Is it a boy? Must
I beat him up?
No, it's It's
definitely not a boy.
Okay, then what?
You know what, Jessie? You're
actually not interested.
So, I'm It's fine. It's fine.
Bronnie, just not right now.
No, it's fine. Don't
worry about it.
Morning, Jessie.
Right
You done with your
editorial duties already?
Being an investigative
journalist is part of my duties.
- Fair enough.
- So, the best that I can tell is
that Frank died before
the fire even started.
So, we know Georgie's a suspect.
So, we know Georgie's a suspect. I couldn't
think of anyone else who'd have motive.
I couldn't think of anyone
else who'd have motive.
Okay, so someone kills
Frank and starts a fire
to try and burn down
any DNA evidence.
But then I also mapped out the
other fires and the robberies.
There's got to be a reason
those fires were started.
People being greedy with
insurance, probably.
Right.
So, what if the fire at the
guest house was a coincidence?
Someone wanting to buy the land
from the church. A forced sale.
It's a lot of
"what ifs", Jessie.
Yeah, I know.
There's got to be
something in it.
I still think there's something
Georgie's not telling us.
Yes, I understand, but our
town just got burnt down
and we're investigating
murder, so we're a little busy.
Yes, Detective McClintock.
We understand your query,
but it's not urgent.
And why was this case
not concluded years ago?
Because Mrs Purvis
went into hiding,
which is not what innocent
people tend to do.
Okay listen, I have to
go. I have an emergency.
Yes. Yes! Yes, I will.
What's the emergency, boss?
Ending that call.
What do you need?
Anna's official fire report.
Three fires, all arson.
They can't all be covering
for Frank's murder.
Yeah, here's a list of all the
insurance claims from the fire.
Um, theft and fire damage.
There's a few names on that
list that feature quite heavily.
Okay, thanks.
Marius?
- What are you doing?
- Well, I'm taking photos.
Yes, but why?
Your brother in law contracted
me to help sell the property,
and these will look
great in the catalogue.
Brother-in-law?
I don't have
He's no relation to me.
Get off my property.
He's no relation to me. Get off
my property. But I'm not done.
But I'm not done.
The property's nearly
half mine already, Maria.
- I don't see what all the fuss
- Now.
If there's a more
suitable time, I can
Go.
Ah, yes
We meet in the dark corners ♪
It's true what they say,
Morag. Birds of a feather
We meet in the dark corners ♪
In places where nobody goes ♪
I hope you are ready
for something spicy
Mm
Before we take
off our clothes ♪
Because we're
right for one night ♪
Mm
But not for tomorrow ♪
- Ooh spicy.
- We know it's not right ♪
Well, there's a lot more
where that came from.
Abandon me tomorrow
why don'tcha ♪
Go find another sucker
to host ya in the dark ♪
Where no one goes ♪
You're still for once
Peaceful.
Just taking in the surroundings.
Here we are, at last.
I had a call from
Detective McClintock.
They've officially
reopened the investigation
They've officially reopened the
investigation into your husband's death.
Into your husband's death.
And we have to get a formal
interview with you on record
just to show the cops
that side that
we've gone through the motions.
And I thought we were finally
going to have a romantic evening
together, just you and me.
You've never talked to
me about your husband
about how he died.
Maria
If your husband was an abuser
If your husband was an abuser and
you killed him in self-defence,
and you killed him
in self-defence,
I'll completely understand.
You have to say something.
If you want to investigate me
then do it. I don't
want to stop you,
I don't want to
run anymore, but
Do you believe that?
Can you look into my eyes
and tell me that that's
the person that I am?
I think we should take a break.
Until all this is resolved.
"A break"? From what, exactly?
I'm sorry, this is complicated.
Well then, goodnight.
Georgie?
Georgie? Hey, are you home?
Hey, are you home?
Yes, yes I am.
Can I come over?