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Season 2 Episode 204 | 44m 7sVideo has Closed Captions
As the whole town searches for a missing mother, Al kisses someone he shouldn’t.
The whole town searches for a missing mother when a car is pulled from Port Devine harbor. Meanwhile, Al kisses someone he shouldn’t.
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Episode #204
Season 2 Episode 204 | 44m 7sVideo has Closed Captions
The whole town searches for a missing mother when a car is pulled from Port Devine harbor. Meanwhile, Al kisses someone he shouldn’t.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ -Excuse me.
♪ Finn?
Wh-- -No sign of any body.
We're gonna have to get the divers in.
Callum, get this crowd secured.
♪ I was going for me morning swim, spotted the car.
-That's Rachel Parker's car.
-You sure?
-Yes.
I'm ringing her now.
-Okay.
-Right, back you go, back you go.
Thank you.
Right, everybody move back, please.
Back you go.
Thank you.
Right back behind that line.
Keep going.
Thank you.
-It's ringing out.
-Okay, Marlene, you help Callum get this scene secured.
-Back you go.
-All right.
You keep trying Rachel.
If you hear anything, you let me know, yeah?
♪ -Hello, Becca.
♪ It's Rachel's wee girl.
♪ -Where's my mum?
♪ ♪ ♪ -Here you go.
[ Gulls crying in distance ] -So, Becca, when was the last time you saw your mum?
-Last night.
-At about what time?
-Like...8:00ish?
I went to a party at my friend Sally's house.
And I stayed the night there.
-And the last time you saw your mum... how was she?
-She was normal.
N-No, no, no, she wasn't suicidal or anything.
Definitely not.
-Sorry.
I had to ask that.
It's just, it's important that we know.
♪ ♪ -Do we know anything about Rachel's state of mind?
-Everybody said she was in good form.
This is it.
[ Knocking ] Rachel?!
Rachel!
-No one's gonna answer.
The daughter had a key?
♪ -Hello?
Rachel?
-Looks like Rachel's moving out.
-So is she in the water?
-Or has she done a runner?
♪ -I feel like I've caused all of this.
-Why?
-Before the party, I got into a really big argument with Mum.
Her partner, Steve, is from Manchester.
-That's Steve Marshall?
He works at the taxi rank, too, right?
-Yeah.
Mum and him want to move across the water.
She's had enough of living in the same town as Dad.
They're divorcing.
They hate each other.
Dad's not even allowed to come near Mum anymore.
Last night Mum asked me to choose who I want to live with.
I couldn't.
-That's tough.
-So I just ran out.
Went to a party.
Maybe Mum thought I had chosen to live here, so she left for England?
♪ ♪ -What, Rachel's missing?
Is Becca okay?
-Yes, she's down at the station.
-[ Exhales ] -Jordy, when was the last time you saw your wife?
-Soon to be ex-wife.
Months ago.
-Is that because of the non-molestation order?
-I'm not allowed within a 50-metre radius of Rachel, which is almost impossible when you share custody in a small town like this.
-And where were you last night?
-Wait, you don't think that I'm involved with Rachel going missing?
-Where were you, Jordy?
-Here.
All night.
-Can anyone corroborate this?
-Officers, my night-owl days are long gone.
I'm disabled.
I fell off a roof when Becca was wee.
I haven't worked since.
I'm in bed by half nine.
-But no one can confirm that?
-What about Steve Marshall?
Rachel's new boyfriend.
He's the one with the criminal record.
-We'll be having a word with him.
In the meantime, you let us know if you hear from Rachel, yeah?
-I'm sure I'll be the first person that she calls.
Now can I speak to my daughter?
-Yeah.
♪ -Thank you all for coming.
As you know, we are searching for Rachel.
The main focus is the water, but we don't want to overlook anything.
Every inch of the surrounding area needs to be examined.
If you've not been assigned a team, speak to me directly.
-And don't forget also to consult with me about the map grid you're meant to search.
Okay?
Here we are, gentlemen.
Just help yourselves to refreshments, courtesy of The Commodore.
-And the same to you.
Huh.
Some people really want the moon on a stick.
-What was that all about?
-She asked me if there was a vegetarian option and then said that I was unhelpful when I said that that was a stupid question.
-It's tomato.
Of course it's veg.
-Oh, so you're taking her side?
I am pumping myself with hormones to have my eggs harvested so we can have a child, and this is the thanks I get.
Typical!
-Er, I was wondering, please, if, er, see, before I head out, could I get my flask filled with your lovely soup?
-Of course, Barry.
Anything for you.
It is so lovely to be asked nicely.
♪ ♪ -All right?
-Jake texted.
He wants 10 grand from us by the end of the week.
I thought this was all sorted.
I watched you delete the doorbell-cam footage myself.
-He's got other evidence that you were involved in the theft.
-What?
-It's gonna be okay.
-How?
We could both end up in gaol.
-The bank's sorting me a loan.
-Okay.
Well, what if Jake wants more?
-Well, he just needs this money to save his parents' farm.
It's a one-time thing.
Hey.
I've got this, all right?
Promise.
♪ ♪ [ Indistinct conversations ] -Whole town's out.
-Ah.
Local people never let you down.
-Do you want a coffee?
-Yeah, and, er, one for Al as well, cheers.
-Where's your wedding ring?
Have you seen she's not wearing her ring?
-Well, I...
I took it off.
-Siobhan doesn't need a grilling, Ma.
It's -- It's really not a big deal.
-It's no big deal?
-Here you go, mucker.
♪ -And here was me thinking we'd turned a corner.
-We have.
I guess I wanted to see how Finn would react if I took my rings off.
You heard it.
It's no big deal.
-Well, give him some time.
He's a man.
Always takes a little longer to realise what's good for him.
-Finn's made it clear -- our marriage is over.
I have to let it go.
♪ ♪ -Dive team have found no trace of Rachel.
-What about Steve Marshall?
-The boyfriend?
No sign, but he does have a record.
Theft, handling of stolen property, and aggravated assault.
All back in Manchester.
Most recent conviction is six years ago.
-His address is listed as Walsh's Caravan Park.
It's gotta be worth a visit.
♪ ♪ ♪ -Steven Marshall?
Hello?
-Al?
Looks like Steve was getting ready for the move to England, too.
-Ah.
-So does this make him a missing person, also, or -- -Or a suspect.
I'm gonna check inside.
-We don't have a warrant.
-Relax, Constable.
Take a look on the other side.
♪ -Got it.
-Good lad.
♪ ♪ -Steve?
Anyone in here?
♪ ♪ Hello?
♪ ♪ ♪ -Found anything?
-Why would Steve have all this cash?
-And has it anything to do with Rachel's disappearance?
♪ ♪ ♪ -So where does a cab driver like Steve get all of that money?
-We took a look at his financials.
There's no sign of any suspicious activity.
And he's not been seen in town since yesterday evening.
-We've got a sighting of Rachel's taxi, around 2300 on Harbour Road being driven dangerously.
-So we have a rough time at which the cab went into the water.
-There's no sightings of Rachel or Steve after that time.
And there's no activity on either of their mobile phones, which raises the question -- were they together in the car when it went into the sea?
-Might have something interesting here.
CCTV from the caravan park.
So I was checking when Steve left the caravan yesterday.
Look who appears.
-Jordy.
So much for being home all evening.
-The time code says 1830, which is roughly the same time Rachel spoke to Becca about moving to England.
-Ooh!
Wh-- Jordy just punched Steve.
-Let's bring him in and see what he's got to say about it.
Oh, hi.
-[ Chuckles ] Hi.
Erm, jab time.
-Erm, look, a woman's missing, Nicole.
Okay, I've got to keep my priorities straight.
-Right, well, having my baby isn't a priority?
-No I-I didn't mean that.
It's just things are really time-sensitive today, so -- -Yeah, I am aware.
Look, I'm not going to apologise for being excited about this little life that we're going to create.
-I'm not pregnant yet.
There is no baby, so just back off.
Nicole.
Mm.
♪ ♪ -Thanks for coming.
-I heard your voicemail.
A public appeal sounds like a good idea.
-Would you be in our wee video with your daddy?
It's for social media, asking people to look for your mummy.
-I don't really want -- -Of course she will.
We'll help however we can.
We're worried about you.
So, Rachel, if you're watching, we just really want you to come home.
Becca, have you got anything that you want to add?
-I hope you're okay, Mum.
-Perfect.
♪ -You okay?
Here.
-Thank you.
-I can't imagine what this must all feel like.
But if it's any help, I do know what it's like to be caught between two parents.
-Yeah?
-Mum and Dad split when I was a little older than you.
-Did they make you choose who to live with?
-I picked my dad.
-How do you know that you've made the right decision?
-Well, from that moment, it's become really clear that Dad would do anything for me.
-That's the way.
-It definitely is.
And when it's not, I just play him like a fiddle.
[ Both chuckle ] -Thank you.
-What's happened?
Have you found Rachel?
-Jordy, could we have a word with you at the station, please?
♪ ♪ ♪ [ Clattering ] -Hey, can you give me two minutes?
I'm on me own, all right?
Everything all right?
-I was told something was getting sorted, and it's not.
Looks like you could do with some help.
-Aye.
I'm juggling like a maniac, keeping the searchers fed and watered, the locals from getting restless.
Here.
Have you ever worked in a bar?
-A year at the student union in Belfast.
-Aye?
We could do with a hand here.
My wife -- don't say anything, but she's a real tuna melt.
She raged at a guy earlier on because he was laughing at the name Camden for a baby.
I mean, usually that kind of thing's really adorable.
Must be the hormones.
IVF.
We're trying for a baby.
-Oh, congratulations.
-Anyway, if I phone the student union, will they give you a glowing reference?
-100%.
-Right.
Get behind this bar.
Let me show you the ropes.
Then we'll go out the back and fill the turine with soup.
♪ ♪ -In the statement you made this morning, you claimed you were in your home all night and didn't leave, correct?
-I stayed in, yeah.
All night.
-Is that you?
-Yeah.
I -- Steve said that he wanted to help me and Rachel smooth things over, for -- for Becca's sake.
-But he wanted something else?
-He told me that they were tying up some loose ends, that him and Rachel were moving to Manchester for good and that he expected that Becca would choose to go with them.
-So you hit him?
-I lost my temper.
-What sort of loose ends?
-Renting a house and... -And what, Jordy?
-They were going to sell Rachel's cab to help fund the move.
I'm telling you, I had nothing to do with that car.
-Where did you go after your altercation with Steve?
-Like I said, I was angry.
-Did you go and confront Rachel?
-Yeah.
-So you broke the non-molestation order?
That's why you misled us earlier?
-She called me everything under the sun.
Horrible, hurtful stuff.
-Jordy, do you know where either Rachel or Steve are?
-I have no idea.
Is breaking the 50-metre rule gonna affect the divorce proceedings, do you think?
♪ ♪ -Cheers.
I'll put it on your tab.
-Anything promising coming in after the public appeal?
-People are spotting Rachel everywhere.
Belfast.
Manchester.
"On Uranus."
What does that mean?
-Well, this is what we found, you see -- lots of false leads.
-She's just been seen at the bus stop.
And you thought I was wasting my time.
♪ ♪ -What is she doing behind my bar?
-Ah, Nicole, this is... Tatum.
-Taylor.
-Look, if everything goes to plan, we're gonna need a lot more help around here.
This is to make your life easier, love.
-Oh, Clint.
-Ah, sure isn't it lovely to have a fresh face behind the bar.
[ Chuckles ] -And what about this face?
Is this not good enough for you anymore, Barry?
Well?!
♪ ♪ -Rachel's been missing for almost 18 hours.
-Boss.
CSI just dropped this off.
This was all in Rachel's cab.
There was no sign of a break-in, and the ignition was intact.
Whoever drove it into the harbour had a key, but it wasn't in the car.
-Why would she have all these bags of identical clothes in her cab?
-Counterfeit?
-Manchester is one of the main centres for counterfeit clothing in Britain.
-That's Steve's hometown.
Would explain that wad of cash we found in his caravan.
-Maybe they're in partnership, then?
-Let's see if Becca knows anything about these clothes.
-Here, I'll get that.
♪ -There she is.
Hi, Becca.
-You holding up okay?
-We need to ask you something.
Did your mum and Steve run a wee clothes business on the side?
-No.
Why would you think that she did?
-We're just doing all we can to find your mum.
-Yeah.
♪ ♪ ♪ -I've only time for a grab-and-go lunch, and all I've heard is how amazing your soup is.
-Oh, well, it's tomato with a wee twist.
-Oh?
Do tell.
I'm great with secrets, as you very well know.
-Stop it now.
That was ages ago.
I drizzle chilli oil over it.
-Oh, lucky soup.
[ Keg clangs ] -D'ya wanna get out of the way, please, mate?
-Oh, sorry.
Let me.
Where do you want it?
-Just over there.
-What are you doing back there?
-We've got to pay the bills somehow since you've been turned down for that loan.
I got your text.
Thanks.
-How do them two know each other?
-Taylor's Al's daughter.
How did you not know that?
They're in here together all the time.
-I don't give Al much thought.
-What is wrong with you?
You have a face like a smacked bum.
♪ -Are you not afraid of stepping on someone's toes?
-Oh, I was just lending a hand.
And Nicole looked like she needed a bit of cheering up.
-Sounds like a job for her husband.
-Ack, now.
Nobody deserves banter more than an under-appreciated wife.
-Get out of here, you.
♪ ♪ -Clint, love?
Tell me what's up.
-All right.
It's Al.
-What about him?
-Well, he thinks he's God's gift.
And everyone here agrees.
-Ack, no!
No, they don't.
-I seen the way you were with him.
-Are you seriously doubting my loyalty to you and our marriage, Mr. Dunwoody?
-No.
No, of course not.
It's Finn.
Ever since Al showed up, he seems to have forgotten I exist.
-Oh, babe.
Oh, I'm so sorry your best friend's cheating on you.
♪ ♪ ♪ -Heard you got a job down The Commodore.
-Yeah.
Easy money.
Or so I thought.
Then I met hurricane Nicole.
[ Both chuckle ] -Yeah, smile and nod.
That's what I do.
-Got no choice.
I really need the cash.
-What, like, credit card debt or something?
-Um, yeah, that's right.
-I could help.
You know, I-I've got money.
-I'm sure you do.
It's just, this isn't pocket change.
It's like...thousands.
But it's cool you offered.
Gotta get back.
♪ And there's your drink.
♪ ♪ -Hey.
-You got ID, sir?
-It's for you.
♪ -Now, what's happening here?
♪ -So why didn't you ask us?
-Because it's my money.
-Yeah, but for your education, not just to throw around willy-nilly.
-Taylor?
Why do you need that sort of cash?
-Okay, first off, Mr. and Mrs. O'Hare, I didn't ask Shay to do this.
I just got in a bit deep with some debt.
But I've got a job at The Commodore.
I'm on top of it.
-Okay, well, thanks for your honesty.
Right, young man -- -No, look, what I do with my money is my business, all right?
-Not if you're gonna make immature decisions with it, it's not.
-Well, I'm helping a friend out.
You know, and I don't see why I have to explain myself to either of yous.
It's not like I ever get a say in anything.
-Now, that's not true.
-Okay.
Where's your wedding ring?
-I should get back to work.
-Standing there lecturing me about maturity.
You know, it'd be great if anyone would act like an adult.
[ Mobile buzzing ] -Yeah?
Yeah, okay, where and when?
Right, I'm on my way.
-What, did they find Rachel?
-No, it's her partner, Steve.
We've had a sighting of his van.
I've gotta go.
-[ Sighs ] [ Siren wailing ] ♪ ♪ -That's Steve's van.
-Guys, check the caravan.
-Did you know Taylor had money trouble?
-What?
-Shay wanted to bail her out.
-Ah, I'm sorry you got dragged into that.
I'll sort it out, all right?
-I already did.
Wee idiot was talking about giving her 3 grand.
-Kids, ay?
-Yeah.
-More counterfeit clothes.
-Finn, suspect running from the caravan!
-Hey!
Ay, ay, ay!
-Rachel?
-I've done nothing wrong.
-Where have you been all day?
-I was in Manchester, getting to know my partner, Steve's, family.
-Do you know that the whole town is looking for you?
-We found your car in the sea.
-What?
I'm selling that this evening.
-There was a load of counterfeit clothing in the boot.
Do you know anything about that?
-Right.
Rachel Parker, I'm arresting you for the supplying of counterfeit goods.
You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention something which you later rely on in court.
Anything you do say may be given in evidence.
♪ ♪ Do you have any idea why someone would wreck your car?
-My ex, Jordy.
Out of pure spite.
-There was no sign of forced entry.
The ignition wasn't damaged.
Could he have accessed your car keys?
-I had mine with me, but... the spare set was in the key safe at home.
Maybe he pressured Becca into opening it up for him.
-Yeah, well, we'll check on that.
-When you left for Manchester, why didn't you tell your daughter you were going away?
-It was last minute.
I thought Becca had gone to her friend Sally's.
-Becca's 14 years old.
She's been worried sick.
Steve's van had counterfeit clothing in the back, the same counterfeit clothing we recovered from the boot of your car.
-Look, I'm telling you, I know nothing about any of that.
Jordy will say anything to blacken my name.
-[ Scoffs ] It was Steve, actually.
Greater Manchester Police picked him up.
He said that the whole counterfeit operation was your idea.
-What?
-Because your divorce is costing so much.
=Steve really said that?
-He's also claiming that this money, which we recovered from his caravan, is your illegal earnings and he was just keeping it safe for you.
-Look, none of this was my idea.
I didn't know Steve had all that cash.
He had me selling my cab to fund our move.
Am I gonna lose custody of my wee girl?
-I suggest you tell us exactly what's been going on.
♪ ♪ -We found your mummy, Becca, and she's alive and well.
-Where was she?
-Your mum will explain later.
The main thing is she's safe and well.
-Claims she'd no idea there were concerns for her welfare.
-Can I see her?
-Not just now.
She's having a wee chat down the station.
-Has Rachel been arrested?
-What for?
-It would be inappropriate of me to say anything else just now.
-Well, that's the end of her going to Manchester, anyway.
-Jordy, did Rachel have any spare keys for the cab?
-She did, aye.
But I have no idea where she kept them.
-But maybe you do, Becca?
-Did anybody ask you to fetch them?
-Oh, so Rachel pointed the finger at me, did she?
-Right, look, I would never go anywhere near that cab.
-No.
Dad didn't do anything.
-So what really happened, Becca?
♪ ♪ -We just want to talk to her and get a handle on the facts.
So we need someone impartial to be Becca's appropriate adult.
-She asked for me?
-Yep.
Said you were the only dead-on person in the whole town.
-[ Chuckles ] Okay.
No problem.
-Your dad told us he's given you some driving lessons.
Becca, we've still got search teams out looking.
We really need to know how that car got into the sea.
-I was just so angry at Mum making me choose between her and Dad.
I didn't know what I was gonna do.
But I knew I needed to do something.
So I slipped out of the party, and I went home.
-And your mum was gone by the time you got back?
-I knew she was selling her cab.
So I thought that if I got rid of her car, it might buy me some time.
I'm really sorry.
I didn't mean to cause so much hassle.
-Driving a car into water is incredibly dangerous.
-I know.
I'm sorry.
I just was so fed up of it all -- all the fighting, the moving away, everything.
-Could we take a break?
-Yeah, sure.
♪ -How much trouble am I in?
-I don't know.
But it'll be okay.
No one got hurt.
-I've made my choice.
I'm done... with the two of them.
I don't want to be their daughter anymore.
♪ ♪ -You didn't say that she'd be here.
I can't be sat here.
I need to go -- -Dad, it's okay.
-Becca wants us both here, so... -Mum...
I'm really sorry.
It was me who drove your car into the water.
-What?!
-Becca.
-What were you thinking?
-That is so irresponsible.
-I didn't know it would get you arrested.
I just... couldn't handle choosing between you.
-I never meant to cause you so much stress.
-Well, you did.
Both of you.
You're the only family that I have got.
We haven't been a family in such a long time.
All I want are parents that love me.
-Of course I love you.
-Me, too.
-And who put me first.
Above anything.
Including who beats who in some stupid divorce.
So...
I've decided that I'm not gonna live with either of you.
I wanna go into care.
-What?!
-[ Laughs ] Not a chance!
-Okay.
Taylor and I have a suggestion.
Becca... you could stay with Sally and her parents for a while.
Give your mum and dad a chance to talk.
-For you... we'll make it work.
-Okay.
I'll give you two weeks.
-Okay, thank you.
-[ Clears throat ] -I'll give you two a minute, okay?
♪ ♪ ♪ You handled that perfectly.
-Let's hope they can sort themselves out.
-Yeah.
Hopefully.
Sally's dad's waiting, so...
I'll see ya around?
-Definitely.
♪ -Thanks.
♪ ♪ ♪ -So, how did the car get in the water, then?
-Er, I can't answer that.
-Always kept in the dark.
And after me forwarding every single tip-off that my public appeal got.
-All 98 of them.
Yeah, saw that.
-One of which said that Rachel was in Manchester.
So it seems that I solved all of this a good few hours ago.
It's a pity no one listens.
-[ Chuckles and coughs ] -Hey, Siobhan.
You okay?
♪ -[ Sighs ] Your mother's a character, all right.
-Mm.
-So if you and Siobhan are so platonic, why have you still got your wedding band on?
-It just doesn't come off, mate.
-Aye.
Do you want me to get you some butter?
♪ ♪ -All right?
-What do you know?
How's it feel?
-Like it's been a long time coming.
-Hmm.
[ Mobile buzzes ] -Here, I need to head.
-No bother.
I'll finish your pint.
-Finn's made up his mind, then.
It's really over.
♪ ♪ -A nice cold pint, is it?
-[ Sighs ] You know I'm not drinking.
-Do you really want to be our surrogate?
Because if not, I'd rather nip this in the bud now before we go any further, thank you very much.
-It's not that I don't want to do it.
-Well, then, what?
-Just, it feels... like you think this is a certainty.
-That's just me trying to be positive.
-Because you know there's a very real chance it won't work.
-Of course I know that.
But we'll have tried.
That's what matters.
Look, whatever happens with this, we'll be okay.
All right?
♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ -Hello?
Anyone home?
♪ ♪ Hello?
Niamh?
Shay?
You home?
♪ ♪ [ Door slams ] Hello?
-Anyone at home?
Hello?
-Hey.
-Oh.
I thought you were still at the bar.
-No.
Enough drama for me today.
-Oh, I hear ya.
Finn's not wearing his wedding ring anymore.
-Oh.
I'm sorry.
-Yeah.
-It's all gonna be okay.
Is it?
-I-I...
I actually don't know.
♪ [ Door creaks and slams ] -Hello?
♪ ♪ ♪ ♪
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