Prisoners' Wives (2012) s02e02 Episode Script

1 What'll stop them? I'll sort it.
Aaaah! He ordered this.
This is what Paul wanted.
It is lovely to see you smile again.
I'm happy, got mates.
What attracts you to Islam? Brotherhood.
Funny, isn't it? Both of us on our spiritual paths, so to speak.
I'm chaplain in your son's prison.
'There's so many reasons why this is problematic.
' Mick Haines? Yep.
What? Dad! Daddy! What have they said he's done? Michael Haines, you are charged with the assault of a child under the age of 13, contrary to Section 5 of the Sexual Offences Act.
Please make Jaiden stop.
I'm sure it's just a little lie that got out of I'm getting married in six weeks, and you promised that when I walk down that aisle, I'll be holding onto your arm.
And you will.
Only if you stay out of trouble.
Tell him to stay away from my dad.
This is Detective Chief Inspector Fontaine.
She sent your dad down.
'We've taken out the boss and now there's no opposition.
' You're going to have to step up, take charge.
So, you're the wife.
Money that comes in from Paul's activities will be presented as legitimate earnings from this business.
False records, false invoices.
You claim to have cleaned 100 cars when you've only washed 50? Are you following me, dear? Yeah.
And try to live modestly.
Do not give the authorities any reason to suspect a discrepancy between your declared income and your lifestyle.
And keep your real name out of everything.
Be discreet, be careful.
'Spandau Ballet.
' 'Aaaah!' 'From now on, everything you do is about avoiding detection.
' Firstly, I'd like to welcome you all.
The inmates have worked incredibly hard on putting on this very special event, and as you walk around the room, you will be able to enjoy their diverse talents.
It's been so rewarding to watch everyone pull together and contribute to this very special day, but I would like to remind you all why we're here.
Now, the launch of the Arts Behind Bars initiative has been months in the planning, so It's a shame your mum couldn't make it.
Still, she's a working woman now.
This is the dream, a chance to turn our backs on everything that's brought me here.
Give your mum a business you can be proud of.
So if anyone asks, we're going straight.
And we're doing it for you two.
This is about building a safe future for this family, where we can protect you.
So, what d'you reckon? I think it's really good.
Most of my mates' mums work.
What? Washing cars? So this is yours? Yeah.
It's like a Rothko.
That's what she said.
The artist-in-residence bird.
We're doing him in school.
It's all right, Dad.
Yeah, well, there's not much competition in here.
It's all potato prints and finger painting.
Here it is, Ash.
We've been busy, all right.
So, d'you like it? I made it for you.
What is it? What do you think it is? An egg? It's an owl.
Of course it's an owl.
I mean, look at its beady little eyes.
You've always liked owls, y'know you do.
Ever since you were small, you used to have this wee cuddly thing.
It were an otter, Dad.
What? Oh.
Jesus.
No.
Really? Mmm.
I suppose I could add a tail It's all right, Dad.
It don't matter.
I just I wanted to make something nice.
Just to show you how sorry I am about the hooch incident.
Incident? Is that what we're calling it now? Dad, you were drunk in the visits hall.
How stupid! I know, I know.
And that's why I'm just trying to make it up to you.
And I've signed up for this course - Practical Parenting.
The first session was about nappies and that, but I know we'll get on to the more complex stuff.
See, I want to be a better father.
I do, and I'm sorry.
I know you do.
But it takes more than an apology and a matchstick owl.
You need to prove it to me.
And I will.
Mick hasn't done anything wrong.
He's lying.
Jaiden, he's made it all up.
Look Complaints to the council, abuse, a noise-log.
They have been harassing us for two years.
You have to use this, cos I can't just sit here, doing nothing, whilst he's getting beaten up.
I'm really sorry he's having a terrible time, and this is really useful, but it's not going to be enough on its own.
I don't understand.
We need more than this to discredit Jaiden's statement.
We need to prove that his version of events cannot be true.
So what else are you going to do? Mick's already authorised you to have access to his legal documentation.
Here.
You want me to do it? This is a legal aid case, paid by the hour and unfortunately I don't have the resources to do all the investigative work myself.
I need someone to check out timings, potential witnesses, CCTV - find the holes in Jaiden's statement.
The changing room? Is that where he said it happened? Yes, and unfortunately, the prosecution have a witness who saw Jaiden running out of there upset.
What witness? Danny, Danny Page.
Site manager.
That was very, very powerful, Gavin.
I didn't know you played the bongos.
Djembe drums, Mum.
They're African.
Drembe drums? Djembe.
Djempe.
Well well, you and your friends were certainly very impressive.
Stops us getting bored.
Mum? Hm? I was wondering Could you get me a PlayStation? It can't be one of those new ones with wi-fi.
It's got to be a PlayStation 2.
Give me and me mates something to do.
Plea please, Mum? Please? Well, I suppose I could see where I could get one from.
I don't really know very much about video games Thank you, thank you.
Oh, are you going? Don't you want to have a? Sandwich? Harriet? Everything OK? Oh, yes, yes, absolutely.
Just enjoying all the activities.
So, er Where do you think we should go tomorrow night? Cinema, or I was thinking, maybe, why don't you come to mine? To yours? Could rent a DVD maybe or have dinner? Dinner.
Yeah, yeah, that'd be lovely.
OK.
How could you? What? You talked to the police.
Why did you do that? I only told them what I saw.
But it backs up Jaiden! You said he was upset when he ran out the changing room.
He was.
Well, you have to take it back.
Tell the police you made a mistake.
And how dodgy's that going to look? I am not going to start lying.
If you really believe Mick hasn't done anything, then the truth will out.
Of course he hasn't! People lie, Kim.
Have secrets.
And we know that more than anyone.
It's Mick.
You OK? Yeah, yeah, I'm just on my way to pick up the boys.
You can tell them when you see 'em, I got the forms through.
They can come in for a visit.
No, I'm not, I'm not bringing them in there.
Kim, I need to see my boys.
And I need to protect them from all this.
I'm not I won't make that place part of their world.
I want to be with my boys, Kim, want to be with my family.
It's the only thing that's keeping me going in here.
No, no, don't talk like that.
I've met your brief.
I'm going to help prove your innocence.
You're kidding yourself, Kim.
There's close on 90 men in this wing, every single one of them says they didn't do it.
All nonces say they're innocent, so why should anyone believe me? What do you think it's about? Don't be mean.
It's quite good.
So are your dad's.
18 year sentence.
He's had plenty of time to practise.
That's the trouble with my dad.
Always in and out.
Short stretches.
That's better, isn't it? Is it? Soon as I get used to him being at home, there's that knock on the door again.
You know, when I was little, my mum got so fed up with police searching the house, she gave them a key.
Easier.
Exactly.
Saved us having to fix the front door every few weeks.
I can't remember much about when they took my dad away.
I remember they had dogs.
And me mum threw the kettle at them to try and make them back off.
She hates dogs dogs and police officers.
Do you ever think it's weird? You know, the wrong way round? What do you mean? Here I am at my dad's thing, supporting him.
And yet, he never came to any of my stuff.
Not once.
Sports days, school plays.
I'd just like to say, thank you all for coming.
Hopefully friends and families will have enjoyed experiencing the creative options we're offering here at Highcross.
On a more personal level, I think it has been a positive experience Oh, you're off again.
Listen, the reason he's in here is because you're too soft.
No, no, no.
Where are you when I need you? Nowhere.
How many times? Look at them.
Leave him alone, all right? What? These people are out of control.
Stop.
Stop staring.
It's not a zoo.
Sorry.
I just You forget, don't you? Messy lives some people live.
Rebecca Taylor.
Rebecca Taylor.
Born 16.
6.
68.
16.
6.
68.
£2,000.
So what are we waiting for? 'Till number two, please.
' Afternoon.
Afternoon.
I'd like to open an account, please.
OK, do you have any identification? OK, thank you, Miss Taylor.
Thank you.
I'd like to open an account, please.
I'd like to open an account, please.
Goodbye.
Thank you.
I'd like to open an account, please.
See you tomorrow.
Yeah, see you, Fran.
Where's my husband? Chris Pearson.
I'm I'm sorry.
I think you've mistaken me for someone.
I know he went to meet you and I've not seen him since.
I don't know what you're talking about.
I'm 32 weeks.
I have a three-year-old crying in his bed asking where his dad is.
I'm sorry.
Where is my husband? I can't help you.
It's OK.
I'm making dinner.
Oh, thanks, sweetheart, you didn't have to.
Bloody door.
This place.
Glass of wine, Mum? Yes, please.
She's proud of you - your job.
Are you, Dad? I don't know how I feel about all this, Frannie.
I'm just glad that you've knuckled down to a bit of honest graft, at last.
I wouldn't get too excited, Dad.
I'm just cleaning cars.
You're a good person, Frannie, deep down.
Always have been.
You just lost your bearings.
Yes! Ball! And remember, if anyone says anything daft about your dad, don't take any notice.
They don't know what they're talking about.
Have you got your inhaler? OK, sweetpea, in you go.
Charlie, I've got something I need to do, you have to go to school.
Come on, it's football today.
I'm not going.
Don't be silly.
Look, everyone's going in, you'll be late.
Mrs Morrison will be taking the register.
I don't want to go.
Charlie It's all right, I'm not going to make you go in.
Do you want to stay with me? OK.
Mum? Mum? What are we doing? Just checking something for Daddy.
Just wait there, my love.
Charlie, how long do you think it would take a naughty boy to run across the rec to home? Tell you what, why don't you sprint, as fast as you can, from here all the way to our front door, and I'll time you? Yeah? OK.
OK.
Ready, steady, go! It doesn't make sense.
See, that naughty boy said he ran straight home after football, but I don't think he did.
I think he's telling lies.
So, where did he go between leaving the changing rooms and going home? And you're sure, you're absolutely sure that this is the boy that came in? Certain.
Light-fingered little sod.
And he wasn't upset or crying? Opposite.
Helped himself to a Wham Bar, and when I barred him, he give me the finger.
And do you remember what time this was? Charlie, will you put that back, please? Sorry? Three o'clock.
United had a home game, just kicked off, me husband were listening to it on the radio.
And you'd tell the police what you've just told me? I'm not sure I'd be comfortable doing that.
What? Why not? I'll talk to you but I don't really want to get involved.
Not like that.
I don't want a brick through me window.
I know, I understand that, but I'm only asking you to tell the police what you saw.
I'm sorry.
My husband has been accused of something he hasn't done.
You have to help me.
Look at him, my little boy.
They've taken his dad away.
Locked him up.
He's innocent.
You need to leave my shop now.
You're upsetting your lad.
That's a mini-valet, that's number three.
Splash guards, rubber mats.
Oh, excuse me.
Hello? I've got to be quick.
There's another shipment coming in.
Half's to go to UK accounts, Margaret's taking the rest to Liechtenstein.
Liechtenstein? I don't know anything about You don't have to.
Just get it ready.
Paul! All right? I think you know where you're going, Brendan.
Come on.
What do you want? Dunno.
Not really into coffee.
What do you recommend? A different cafe? I enjoyed spending time with you yesterday.
And I got you this, to say thanks.
Why are you doing this? Why do you think? Aren't you going to open it? Matt, I don't know what you see when you look in the mirror but I'm sure it's not what I see.
Why? What do you see? A little man with a big wallet full of his daddy's cash.
Oh.
Vicious.
It was nice, at the prison.
Nice to have someone to talk to, but you can't You can't do this.
I'm engaged.
And I'm at work.
I'll leave it anyway.
You'll come round.
No, Basil, get down! A fanfare? Very subtle.
How did you know I was here? Your dad told me.
Bless him.
Really proud.
You know, it's funny.
Usually the wives are set up with a beauty salon You know, this is a legitimate business.
Then they can play at spray tans or fake nails or whatever they do in those places.
But this is a bit different.
"Tri-wax foam?" I bet that brings up a lovely shine.
Anyway, I'm not really here about the business, that's an ancillary of fence, just one little thread.
Francesca, have you heard of a Chris Pearson? He's an associate Well, that might be too strong.
Works in the same line of business as your husband? Burnt down your house? Never heard of him.
Really? Not what I heard.
I heard you two had a meeting and now he's gone missing.
I don't know what you're talking about.
OK.
Then I'll let you get on with your husband's washing.
'The number you have dialled is unavailable, please try later.
' I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have said that about Mick.
I know he's not like that.
You know, there is one way I don't have to be a witness.
If we tell the truth about us, they'll think I lied to get Mick out the way.
And did you? Of course not.
Kim, think about it.
If we come clean, it helps Mick get out.
Does it? How do you even know that? Cos then I'm not backing up Jaiden.
Isn't it worth a try? Then we get what we want too, we get to be together.
No, no, I'm not going to do that to Mick.
I can't.
I can't.
I just want him to stop lying.
Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned.
It's been four, five years since my last confession.
Brendan, if I could just stop you there.
I'm actually an Anglican, it's a different breed, so I can't take your confession.
But I can organise for a priest to come And you know my worst sin? Stupidity.
My Aisling.
My beautiful girl.
I swore to her, I swore I'd get out for the wedding.
And now I won't get out on license.
I'm going to miss it.
I'm going to break her heart, and for what? For some stupid, selfish bastard who I thought was my friend.
I was going to scrub up.
Be the best father I could possibly be.
Then you need to talk to her.
Tell her how sorry you are.
I can't.
I can't tell her now, she'll never forgive me.
Brendan, you've got your whole life ahead of you.
Everyone deserves a second chance.
Just wait here a minute.
You OK, Jaiden? You not going in? You'll be getting cold.
My mum's out.
So you're stuck out here all on your tod? Me and Charlie are just going to pop out and get some food, aren't we, Charlie? A burger or pizza or something.
What are you having for your lunch, Jaiden? Nowt.
Hungry.
I know you told a fib about Mick but it's all right, cos all kids tell fibs.
The important thing is to admit when you've lied.
And Mick's always been really good to you, hasn't he? Gave you Jack's old bike.
And remember all that extra coaching to help you with your penalties? I like my bike.
I know you do.
See you playing out on it all the time.
Jaiden, I know you want to please your mum, but please, please, tell the police the truth.
Will you do that for me? What do you say? Can I have a milkshake? No.
Don't do this.
Don't you do this to my family.
You can't touch me.
Get off me! Kimberley Haines, I'm arresting you on suspicion of abduction and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.
You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention, when questioned, something which you later rely on in court.
Anything you do say may be given in evidence.
Mummy? I'm going to have to ask you to accompany us to the station to answer some questions.
What about my boys? Is there anyone you could call to look after them? Ah, Harriet Mmm Harriet, I have to say that is possibly the nicest crumble I've ever had.
Oh, goodness, really? Oh, it's just a crumble.
There's only so much you can get wrong.
Excuse me.
Hello? Oh, Gavin! Actually, it's not really a very good Mum, I want you to send me a postal order for some new trainers.
Trainers? What's wrong with your old ones? I want some new ones.
Gavin, I can't keep getting you new things.
I have got you your PlayStation.
Get the trainers, Mum, it's important.
Gavin? What's the matter with you? You don't Yeah, just do it, Mum! Oh, look, all right, all right, I'll see what I can do, but promise me Gavin? What? Harriet I don't want to interfere, but you can always say no.
I know, I know, I just I thought Gavin had found new friends, but I'm worried he's being bullied again.
He's always been so susceptible to peer pressure.
Yeah, well, he's not the first young man in prison to have found himself in unsuitable company.
We did stop him from converting but this, this is not a matter of faith.
This is survival, join the biggest gang.
And to be honest, there's not a lot I can do.
But maybe you can.
What do you mean? Just stop enabling Gavin, sending him things which he can distribute to his gang.
Encourage him to find some better friends.
I'm sorry.
You're right.
I just I worry.
I know.
I don't want you to worry.
Tonight, I want you to relax and have a lovely evening.
Coffee? Yeah.
OK.
Come with me.
In this instance, the CPS will not be pursuing the case and you are released without charge.
Jaiden says you just bought him a burger, no coercion.
You came this close to being charged.
So a word of warning, don't go near Jaiden or interfere with the course of justice again.
You understand? Do not contact any witnesses in this case.
All in bed.
Took a while, mind.
Kim, look, erm You can't be here.
I can't see you.
What do you mean? I can't talk to you.
You're a witness.
The police said I can't.
You have to go! All right! All right, I'm going.
You going to be all right? Kim, I know you don't want Mick to know about us.
But it might be the only way to get him out.
I often wonder if things might've been different if Gavin hadn't been an only child.
All that attention.
Did you ever see yourself having more than one? No.
No, even before he died, Clive told me that one was enough.
He was always so organised, Clive.
Structured, safety-conscious.
Which is ironic, really, when you consider how he died.
How did he? If you don't mind me South West Coastal Path.
Sorry? We were on a walking holiday in Dorset.
We'd just finished the section near Durdle Door when the weather turned.
I wanted to go back, but Clive insisted we go on, and all of a sudden a gust got under his cagoule, and boof! He was gone.
Just like that.
Yes, that's the face that most people do.
Harriet, I I don't know what to say.
That is that is the most ridiculous way to die, I know.
For years, I never knew which was worse - the overwhelming grief or the awful embarrassment.
You are the most extraordinary woman, do you know that? Really? Really.
And I'm so very glad I met you.
Do you want to come upstairs? I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I can't do this.
I'm sorry, I didn't I thought You seemed Yeah, I was, I am, it's just Harriet, I really think I need to explain.
See, for me, it's a question of not putting myself in the way of temptation.
"The spirit indeed is willing" Yeah, "but the flesh is weak".
Matthew, exactly.
And I feel that sex is so wonderful, that it should be a special reserve for a spouse.
So, are you not allowed to kiss me? Well, in the seminary, they used to say, "Don't touch what you haven't got.
" But Although some of the younger Christians believe that you could indulge in dry sex, but it's probably best to err on the side of caution.
Dry sex? Well, the more tactile you become, the harder it is to hold back.
Are you all right? Yes, yes, I think so.
Actually, I think I'm a bit relieved.
Harriet, I'm not saying that we can't ever sleep together.
And I've certainly not felt so happy in a long time and I'm very tempted to move things on with us but for a Christian, sex shouldn't be a hobby, it should be the glue of a marriage.
And I hope that one day, it can be that for us.
It wasn't my fault.
Aisling? This time, it wasn't my fault.
You're very keen on visiting your dad these days.
There a problem with that? Shit! I've forgotten my ID.
You'll have to go in on your own.
Sorry, Mum.
I'll wait for you in the van, yeah? Good visit? That's it.
Sit down and take your shoes off.
That's right, Charlie, just lift your arms up.
Good boy.
Feels strange for everyone the first time.
Is it OK for me to? Thank you.
It's all right for the little ones, too young to understand.
Oh, there you go.
Daddy! Boys! My lovely boys.
So good to see you.
Sit down, please.
Eh? Sit down.
Who's that? It's all right.
Come on, best do what he says, though, eh? Come on.
Sit down.
You sit over there, then.
Come on, then.
Thanks for bringing them in.
I know you didn't want to.
I'm sorry.
It's all right.
Hey! Who reckons Mum should get us some chocolate? Yeah! Right And I'm very sorry but I'm not going to buy you some more trainers.
Anyway, what happened to the last pair? Probably got nicked by the guards.
Gavin, if you're being put under pressure, then they're not your real friends.
They are my real friends.
What would you know? Why do you have to do this every time I have mates? Anyway, I didn't come here to argue with you.
In fact, I've got some good news, and I hope you'll view it that way.
I've met someone.
Someone new.
A man and, well, it's looking like it's serious.
Oh! Oh, why did you? She knows.
Fontaine knows everything.
She's been round the yard.
What? She knows what we've done.
She was asking questions about Chris.
Shit.
Someone's obviously talking but we don't panic, all right? Car's crushed, body's buried, the gun's gone, so we're all right, you hear me? If the police are closing in, it just means we have to get craftier.
Change your SIM card.
I can't I can't do this, Paul.
What have you got me into? It's all right! No, Matt, be careful.
Hang on.
Aaah! Go faster, then! All right, I will when we go down.
Three, two Whoo! Hey, look! Aaah! I don't know what's going on with you, Gavin, but it's not fair to take it out on me.
I'm trying to be here for you, but if you won't even talk to me I don't want to talk to you.
I don't want to see you.
All right, Gavin.
Come on, lad.
Don't look so worried, I know you've done everything you can, you always do.
All right, then, boys, come on.
Bye, Dad.
Where's Matt? I don't know.
Leave it.
It's all right, I can get it.
Don't Hey, don't Ash Don't you dare, don't you say anything.
God, I am such an idiot.
No, you're not.
Course you're a dealer.
You're a Miller.
It's not much.
It's nothing.
It's just a bit of coke for some students.
Shut up! Just shut up.
I don't want to hear it.
I've got a fiance.
I'm getting married.
I'm going to get a house, have a baby.
Drive me home.
Now.
You don't have to do that.
I don't want to talk to you.
I don't want to hear another word.
Just take me home.
You've done the right thing.
Now you've told me about the affair, it'll make a difference to Mick's case.
Danny's not a reliable witness.
They won't use him.
So will Mick get out now? There'll still be a trial, but now it's just Jaiden's word against Mick's, and that's not enough.
Now I'll just need you to sign a statement confirming what you've just told me and that will be disclosed to all parties involved.
I'll give you the chance to tell Mick about the affair at your next visit, but if you don't I'm afraid I'll have to tell him myself.
How was Liechtenstein? Icy.
Shred it.
I hear you had a visit.
Not very impressive, rolling out the red carpet for the police.
What do you mean? Let them get a warrant, don't do their job for them.
Are you finished? I've been an accountant for 40 years and I have nothing but a dwindling pension to show for it.
I work for your husband, and in return I will end my days on the shores of Loch Nevis.
And when I look out of my window, I will see the mountains and the golden eagles soaring above and nothing is going to jeopardise that.
Do you understand? Now I don't know why the police were here.
I very much doubt it was anything to do with the business, and I don't want to know.
But get things under control.
I have.
Well, where's the van? Wasn't on the forecourt.
Well, I don't know.
Matt's got it.
It's fine.
He'll bring it back.
He's a sensible lad.
That's not what I've heard.
Where's my son? I don't know.
Don't lie to me.
I know you and Matt spent the afternoon together.
Who is it? Nothing.
Catalogue.
I don't know where he is, all right? Just leave me alone.
I don't know what you're up to, but don't you dare drag my son down.
What? You're joking? Me? Drag him down? You know, I am sick of gangsters like your family, and I'm sick of idiots like my dad.
I'm not going to the prison and I don't want to see any of you again.
Where is he? You really want to know where Matt is? Try Student Union.
Like father, like son.
You talking to me, yet? Come on, mate, how many times? I'm sorry? You all right, mate? Brendan! You're all right, mate! You're all right! You'll be fine! Keep breathing! Breathe steady! Breathe steady! Evening.
The usual.
There you go.
See you soon.
See you later on.
Cheers.
Stop what you're doing, cos believe me, this place does things to a man.
The tumour has already spread to the chest wall and the windpipe.
I'm going to fight this, Ash.
And when I'm better, things are going to change.
I've been having an affair.
I think it was just about the sex.
Not like Gavin to have two visitors at once.
I'm sorry? Girlfriend? It's you, isn't it? You're the one who's taking her away.
Your behaviour is unprofessional.
What are you doing? Helping myself to my money.
You can't do this.
This is how things go wrong.
Police!