Blackmoor

Bea flies across the room and grabs hold of Sally

Bea - You're going to regret coming to prison bitch! I'm going to kill you for what you did to my granddaughter

Sally - I did nothing to her, she's still alive, isn't she?

Bea - Doesn't change the fact you tried to kill her!

Sally - Look Bea I'm sorry I swear it! Len ordered me to do it, I was so scared of him! He threatened to kill me if I didn't do it!

Bea - You did it for the money you lousy stinking bitch! Not because you were scared!

Sally turns on the waterworks

Sally - Please, believe me, Bea, I really am sorry. I'm glad the plan failed and that Chloe is safe. Please can't we put it in the past now? I just want to get on and serve my sentence I have no intentions to cause problems I promise!

Bea - Crap!

Sally - It's not.....

Joan approaches

Joan - I'd like a word alone with Sally if you don't mind Bea?

Bea - You're welcome to her

Bea lets Sally go and looks at her with contempt

Bea -We'll talk again later

Bea walks away and Joan grabs Sally by the arm and leads her out to the corridor

Joan - What the hell are you doing here? You were supposed to stay in Perth not come back to Melbourne

Sally smirks

Sally - You should know me by now, I'm my own person don't take orders from anyone!

Joan - Oh I know you alright. I know that that crap you fed Smith just now was a pack of lies. You're not at all sorry for your actions. I didn't believe it and neither did Smith. If she doesn't get you I will

Sally - Oh I think not Joan

Joan - You just try and stop me

Sally - You'll protect me from Smith, that's what you'll do

Joan - I won't, you've got Buckley's chance!

Sally - Well either you protect me of those friends of yours, the Taylors is it? Bob and Marnie? They both cop a bullet

Joan - How the hell do you know about the Taylors?

Sally - I did some digging, see how smart I am

Joan - Well you can do what you like to them, they aren't friends of mine

Sally - Aren't they? I know you care about them, Joan. And what about their sweet innocent little daughter Tracy? I know how much you care about kids, would you like to see her get hurt or killed

Joan has a face like thunder

Joan - You piece of filth!

Sally - I'm just protecting myself that's all. Got to in a place like this. So do we have a deal?

Joan (resentful) - We have a deal. You just make sure the Taylors stay unharmed, especially little Tracy

Sally - I will Joan...you just make sure that Smith keeps her hands off me

Kate stands calmly

Kate - Agenda? What agenda?

Cheryl - I don't know what agenda, that's what I am asking you about. I know you have one. Are you planning to challenge me for top dog?

Kate - I really have no idea what you're on about

Cheryl - Stop playing games with me Peterson!

Kate - I merely wish to show you that I don't like being given orders.

Cheryl - Well I'm top dog and that means I give the orders and you obey. I'm sorry if you don't like it but it's just the way it is

Kate - Fine, you've made your point

Cheryl -So can I have your word that you'll toe the line from now on?

Kate - Yes ok, seeing as you asked so nicely

Cheryl looks at her dubiously

Cheryl - I'm prepared to forget the fact you slapped me so long as you keep your word. Think yourself lucky I'm doing that, no one hits me and gets away with it normally

Kate - Of course, and thank you. That is a very kind gesture

Cheryl - Yes well now we've had this chat I hope we can get on a little better now

Kate smiles sweetly

Kate - Yes, so do i. That would be rather nice wouldn't it

Kath is crying, Bob comforts her

Kath - You must think I'm a monster

Bob - Don't be silly, of course, I don't

Kath - I hate myself for feeling like this believe me

Bob - I think you need to give yourself more time Kath. You only gave birth a few nights ago, you need to give yourself time to get used to having another daughter. I'm convinced in time you will bonD with her and love her

Kath shakes her head

Kath - I won't

Bob - Come on Kath, how can you be so sure of that?

Kath - Because its the way I feel

Bob - Yes now it is maybe but in time...

Kath - No Bob. Time won't make a difference. Every time I see her I'll be reminded of Linda and it's too painful. But with Scott it's different. He's a boy so he won't remind me of Linda

Bob - So what do you intend to do? This isn't fair on her. She needs a mother who will love her

Kath - I know, that's why I'm going to have her put up for adoption

Bob looks horrified

Bob - For heaven's sake Kath, you seriously need to think about what you're doing. You will be splitting up Twins, denying them the right to grow up together, share their childhood together. Is that really fair?

Kath looks upset

Peta is in her cell laying on her bunk looking at a picture of Rita

Peta - I hate them, sis! Our parents! I hate them for splitting us up like that, denying us the right to grow up together. I bet we'd have been so close like most twins are. It's just not fair! I don't want to hate them and feel so angry but I do, I can't help it

Peta wipes tears off her face

Peta - We never met sis but I feel close to you. I feel we have a bond and I'll always have a place for you in my heart. I'll always honor your memory...and I'll get justice for you too. I'm taking over from Smith as top dog and I'm going to make Ferguson and Morgan pay for the things they did to you

Back with Bob and Kath

Bob - Think how Scott will feel? When you eventually tell him he'll hate you for it

Kath - He might not, I'll just tell him how I felt at the time. He'll understand why I did it

Bob - You don't know that. You could end up losing him. He'll be angry and resentful that you denied him the chance to grow up with his twin. You know how twins share a special bond

Kath - Not always. Those two boys from next door are twins and they don't seem particularly close to me.....

Jeremy is talking to Jim in the garden

Jeremy - Sure he bullies me. He is a right little bastard at times Mr Fletcher

Jim - And is it true you take the blame for him sometimes too?

Jeremy nods his head

Jim - Why? You shouldn't put up with it, fight back. Don't let him treat you like that

Jeremy - I know you must think I'm a mug and maybe I am but he is my twin. I really care about him even though he treats me so badly. He cares about me too, even if he doesn't like to admit it or show it. We have a close bond deep down

Jim looks doubtful

Jim - I understand that but it doesn't make it alright for him to bully you son

Kyle is with Des in the van

Kyle - So this little bastard at school was beating Jerry up and I rushed in to protect him

Des - That's admirable son....but why do you bother for the little runt? He needs to learn to stand up for himself not rely on you to fight his battles for him

Kyle - He's my twin ain't he

Des - You seem to enjoy bullying him yourself sometimes

Kyle- Yeah well that's just me ain't it. Can't help myself Dad. Don't mean I'll let anyone else bully him though

Blackmoor

Bea is in the rec room with Joan

Bea - Did you talk to that bitch?

Joan - Yes I did

Bea - I hope you backed up what I said to her? She's in big trouble

Joan - Actually Bea we made our peace

Bea looks incredulous

Bea - But she tried to have you set up for murder?...

Joan - Yes and she seems very remorseful. I believe she's sorry and I think we should both forgive her and let it drop

Bea - I don't believe you, Joan! You're not the type who forgives

Joan - Well maybe I've realized it's time to turn over a new leaf...

Bea - Or she has something over you? That's the most likely thing I'd say

Sally is alone in her cell as Bea arrives

Bea - I think its time we finished that chat don't you

Sally - Go ahead, Smith...

Bea - First of all I'd like to know what you have over Ferguson? She was just in the rec room trying to convince me I should forgive you. She would only do that because you're blackmailing her

Sally - She did it because she realized how sorry I am and agreed to let it rest and no other reason

Bea pulls Sally off her bed and slaps her in the face.

Bea - Bull! I want the truth now

Sally - You want the truth do you? Ok, I'll give you the truth. I threatened to have Joan's old friends the Taylors hurt or killed, maybe even their sweet little daughter too. There aren't many people left that Joan cares about but I knew if I mentioned those people it would get to her

Bea - You're lower than a snake's belly Fisher!

Sally - It's like I told Joan, I don't enjoy making these types of threats but I have to look after myself

Bea - Well I'm gonna fix ya!

Sally - Not a good idea. Anything happens to me and I left instructions with a friend that Thelma Donald and dear little Chloe get hurt! And if you think I'm bluffing go ahead and try!

Bea - You'll burn in hell before you try and hurt Chloe again!

Sally - Just leave me alone and she'll be safe won't she

Bea leaves with a face like thunder. Sally looks smug

Joan is shown into Colleen's office

Joan - What is it you want Powell?

Colleen - For you to show some respect for a start. The name is Mrs Powell got that?

Joan rolls her eyes and looks annoyed

Joan - Yes Mrs Powell

Colleen - That's better

Colleen sits back in her chair looking smug

Colleen - I received a phone call from Inspector Grace just now

Joan - That bastard! What did he want?

Colleen smirks

Colleen - Nothing much....only to inform me that your sentencing hearing is set for tomorrow morning. Yours and Greens that is. Of course, I'll be escorting you and I expect Meg and Paul will want to be there too to witness you receive the justice you deserve

Joan - Then you'd better hope they move me out of this prison pretty damn fast Powell because if they keep me here I'm going to come after you

Colleen - Oh but they can't move you, Ferguson. Wentworth and Barnehurst aren't high enough security for a high profile, high-risk offender like you. The only option is to keep you here

Joan - Then I'll make your life hell Powell!

Colleen is unmoved

Colleen - You won't learn, will you? I think you've earned yourself a night in Solitary Ferguson, maybe it will give you some time to remember the correct way to address me. Respect Ferguson, that's what I expect from my prisoners, a good attitude. I suggest you work on yours before the next time I see you

Bob is putting his jacket on

Bob - It's been a lovely barbeque, Jim!

Jim - Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. You're welcome here anytime

Bob and Jim shake hands

Kath - I'll walk to the door with you

Bob picks up his wallet and walks out of the room with Kath

They stand in the doorway

Bob - Remember what I said, you need to think very carefully about this. It's not a decision to make lightly

Kath nods her head

Kath - I will

Bob - Ring me if you need me, anytime

Kath - Thanks, I know

Bob -I wanted to buy the babies something but I wasn't sure what to get. So I'd like to give you some money so you can buy them something yourself

Kath - You don't have to do that Bob

Bob - I know I don't, but I want to

Bob opens his wallet and looks shocked

Bob - This isn't right

Kath - What's wrong?

Bob - I had $50 in here, now it's all gone

Kath - Has it? Well, three guesses who took it!

Des and Kyle are with Bill

Bill looks at Des and nods his head towards Kyle

Bill - So you brought the boy?

Des - Yeah, I thought an extra pair of hands would help us get the job done faster

Bill - Fair enough mate

Kyle - Yeah and you can trust me mate

Bill looks at Kyle

Bill - I hope so. This job is strictly between the three of us. If we got caught we'd all go down for it. You'd go to Beechmont

Kyle nods his head

Shanice is still in Kath and Jim's garden talking noisily to Matt, who looks desperate to get away from her.

Kath marches up the path

Kath - Ok you bitch, hand it over?

Shanice - Hand what over?

Kath - The money you stole from Bob's wallet!

Shanice looks like butter wouldn't melt

Shanice - I didn't steal nothing Karen!

Bob and Jim have arrived

Kath - You're a liar! Who else would do it?

Shanice - Jerry of course! He always had light fingers

Jeremy looks angry

Jeremy - I didn't take it ma! That's not true

Shanice - Oh I bet you did!

Kath - You took it! I know you did, so don't bother trying to blame your poor son for it

Bob - Kath calm down, we don't know that she took it!

Kath - She did! No one else here would have done it, she's the only bitch here

Shanice stands up

Shanice - Well I think it's time I left. I know when I'm not wanted, I can take the hint!

Shanice tries to leave as Kath blocks her path

Kath - You're not leaving this garden until you give Bob back his money

Shanice - Get out of my way Karen or I'll flatten you!

Bob and Jim step forward

Jim - You won't lay a finger on her!

Shanice - What will you do if I do? Hit me back? That's really not gentlemanly now is it, Jimbo!

Jeremy - Please ma just pay back the money!

Shanice violently smacks Jeremy in the face

Shanice - YOU SHUT UP YOU LITTLE ARSEHOLE

Jeremy looks tearful as Jim puts a hand on his shoulder

Jim - Are you ok son?

Jeremy bows his head and gently nods it

Shanice grabs him

Shanice - Come on boy! Get your butt back indoors now! We ain't staying here!

Shanice drags Jeremy away with her

Kath looks furious

Kath - We should call the police

Bob - Just leave it, it doesn't matter

Kath - It doesn't matter? Of course, it damn well matters

Bob - But we have no proof she did it and she's not going to admit it is she

Jim - Bob's right, it's our word against hers!

Kath - It's not fair!

Jim hugs her

Jim - I know its not love

Blackmoor

Bruce shows Joan into a solitary cell

Bruce - Home sweet home eh

Joan - What?

Bruce - Well you spend so much time up here, you must feel right at home here

Joan - Just run along now will you

Bruce - Thought you'd be grateful to have someone to talk to Ferguson. Once I've left all you have is the walls for company...all night long!

Joan looks at him with s sneer

Joan - Better company than most around here!

Bruce smirks at her and leaves. Joan sits on the bed in the dark cell.

It is dark as Des's truck pulls up outside his house.

Des, Bill, and Kyle get out and quietly begin to unload stuff from the back

GATESLAM

PART 2

Exterior shot of Blackmoor in daylight

Inside Joan is ready for court as Colleen and Geoff arrive

Geoff places her in handcuffs

Geoff - It goes without saying that we expect you to behave while we're out, don't try anything you understand?

Joan doesn't respond

Colleen - Answer Mr Carlson Ferguson!

Joan - Yes Mr Carlson, I understand

Geoff nods his head curtly

Geoff - Good, let's go

The three of them leave

Jim is wearing a suit and doing up his tie

Kath and Matt are with him

Jim - It's good of you to babysit for us mate

Matt - It's no problem, Jim, I hope it all goes well

Jim - We should only be gone a few hours

Kath looks bitter

Kath - This really is unfair, you have to go to court for breaking their stereo when they have got away with doing so much to us. It makes me feel really bloody angry!

Jim hugs her

Jim - I feel the same way love

Colleen, Geoff, Meg, and Paul are sitting in the public gallery of a courtroom as Joan and Terence are brought up from the cells.

Joan and Terence stand together in the dock and Joan glares at Terence angrily

The judge is examining some papers

The judge - These are very grave crimes, very grave indeed

The judge addresses the court in general

Judge - I believe a Mrs Morris wishes to read out a victim statement before I proceed with sentencing?

Meg stands up

Meg - Yes your honor I do

Joan rolls her eyes with annoyance

The sound of sawing can be heard coming from Des's garage as Ron Gilbert passes by and stops to listen. He begins to walk towards the garage

Court

Meg - I hope in time you will both grow to realize what you have done, the hurt you've caused to everyone. I must now face life without my son, I have to be strong but it's hard, it hurts every day...

Joan is clearly not paying attention, she glares angrily at Terence

Terence glances at her sheepishly

Joan (whispering) - You damn fool! Look at the mess we're in because you were stupid enough to record everything! Stupid enough to open your dumb mouth to Graham Lang

Terence (whispering) - I never thought this would happen, Joan...I never knew Graham was Marsh's boyfriend

Joan - You're a fool!

The judge glances over

Judge - FERGUSON! GREEN! STAND IN SILENCE!

Meg examines the floor

Meg - That's all I had to say

Meg sits back down

Colleen (whispering) - Are you alright Meg?

Meg nods her head and looks at the floor

The judge looks at Joan and Terence

Judge - Do either of you have anything to say before I pass the sentence?

Terence - No Sir, I don't

The judge looks at Joan

Judge - What about you Ferguson?

Joan - I have only one thing to say.....I don't regret any of it! I only regret getting caught

The judge sighs

Judge - Very well...Terence green for the murder of Pippa Reynolds I sentence you to life imprisonment. For the act of arranging Marty Jacksons' murder, I again sentence you to life imprisonment. Joan Ferguson for the act of colluding with Green and giving him payment to arrange the murders of Pippa Reynolds and Marty Jackson I sentence you also to life imprisonment. Terence Green for the act of framing Paul Reynolds, Margaret Marsh, and Jennifer Hartley for crimes that you committed I sentence you to three years on each count, sentences to run consecutively. Joan Ferguson for the act of colluding with and paying Terence Green to commit these crimes and frame these people I also sentence you to three years on each count, again to run consecutively. Joan Ferguson for the murder of Len Murphy I sentence you again to a term of life imprisonment to run concurrently with the first life sentence. I am recommending that you both remain in prison for the rest of your lives with no option for parole. Neither of you has expressed the merest hint of remorse here today and i feel that you are both a danger to the public and that the safest place for you both is in an institution for the rest of your lives

The judge turns to the court guards

Judge - You may take them down now

The guards approach Joan and Terence and begin to lead them down to the cells as Joan angrily attacks Terence

Joan - YOU STUPID BASTARD! STUPID STUPID BASTARD! THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT!

Terence - YOU CRAZY! BITCH!...GET HER OFF ME!

The guards pull them apart and drag them both away