Wentworth

Nice color.

Your hair.

Do it yourself?

I'm a hairdresser.

- So, what's your name? - Debbie.

I'm Brayden. Brayden Holt.

You, young lady at the desk.

The dog has detected an illegal substance.

- We're gonna have to do a strip search. - What?

She's just 16, for Christ's sake!

- I'm not gonna let them touch her! - Bea!

She was wearing it the day she died. She always wore it.

Okay, whoever killed Meg took that bracelet.

Who the fuck has been going through my stuff?

23 Cromwell Avenue.

That's where she lives, doesn't she? Young Debbie.

I knew this girl once.

Hit and run.

What do you want?

Get the fuck off me!

All right, Bea.

Do the honors.

I had no choice, Jacs,

she was threatening my daughter.

I don't give a shit about your family.

If you're stupid enough to keep them in your life, then that's your problem.

I'd like to welcome everyone today

to hear all of us talk about our journey.

There's been a few people in my life who have tried to push me.

Never worked out too well.

For them.

I know most people would think

being in here is the worst thing that could happen.

It's gonna sound a bit crazy, but

for me, it's the best thing.

I knocked a few heads together.

Got to know the slot real well.

The thing I'm most proud about is the peer worker program.

I remember when I first came here, there was nothing like it.

And just quietly, I got a real buzz out of passing my HSC.

I'm sure you'll all keep that to yourselves.

Outside, my life was a mess.

And I hurt a lot of people.

But then, Franky taught me this trick and it works,

most of the time. And it stopped me from going bunta.

It's helped me as much as the other women.

And the women really listen to me.

After six years,

things have changed.

And I finally have a family.

And it's all because of one person.

I haven't been in the slot for over six months.

The Governor might have organized this event but it's...

It's us women that made it happen.

I've changed.

I've changed.

I've changed.

So, I want everyone to be clear about how things will run today.

Liz has organized the women.

The women have been instructed about what they can speak about.

You're putting a lot of trust in Liz.

Well, like the women, Liz is aware of how important today is to everyone.

Including you.

No, to all of us.

I mean, this is our chance to show the Department that we're making a difference

in these women's lives and that they have a real chance on the outside.

Matt, you'll wrangle the women. Make sure they stick to running order.

Well, I'm not rostered.

With the extra shifts covering the wet cells

and the slot last week, I think I'm done.

Fine. Well, okay. Linda, you'll take his place.

For all of those who are rostered,

you can mention the increased numbers in my programs,

the improved conditions for the women.

But not the pressure it puts on officers.

As there is still an ongoing police investigation,

we will not mention the riot.

Anything you'd like to add?

So we're all clear? Thank you.

- (CLEARS THROAT) - Will?

Er, is there anything new with the investigation?

I haven't heard anything.

Every time I ask, the cops give me the same bullshit answer.

"No new leads."

Yeah, it's... Well, none of the women are speaking.

There's no standout suspects.

Makes your life easier.

Takes the heat off. Especially with today.

Well, no. I want to know what happened to Meg. We all do.

And if I hear of anything, I'll let you know.

Look, all you can do is just let the police work through their investigation.

You all right?

Mum's gonna freak.

She'll be fine.

She said on the phone to stay away.

She probably just reckons after the last time you'd wig out coming back.

- I dunno. I can't do this. - Hey, it's not gonna happen again.

- And you wanna see her. - Yeah.

Well, let's go.

Hey, come on, love. Not long now, eh?

- Liz, nice to see you again. - Hi, Rachel.

Hi, Rachel. Um, I'll be back in an hour.

And how have you been since we last met?

- You all right? - Yeah.

- Oh, um, good. Yeah, busy, busy. - Yeah.

Yeah, I've, um,

been helping the Governor, we've got this big event today.

And, uh, she thinks I've got a better chance of getting the women to

open up and talk about themselves more than she does.

Well, that's something I can put in the report for your parole hearing.

Mrs. Jackson put in a request a couple of months ago

and it's been approved.

Your parole hearing's in two weeks' time.

That soon?

We'll have time to prepare everything.

- Right. - (INDISTINCT CHATTER)

Now, do you know where you'll be staying

once you're released?

Can I give you a cuddle?

Whoo! I love you. (LAUGHS)

Liz?

Um, well, I haven't made parole yet.

Well, I'll have to set up appointments and meetings and

it'll all be in the report, but

I can't do that until I know where you'll be staying

and what sort of support system you'll have on the outside.

Right.

I thought we agreed you'd stay away for a while.

I know, it's just too hard to talk on the phone.

Yeah, but it's just for a while,

and just after everything that happened last time you were here...

I just wanted to see you. What's so wrong with that?

- I didn't get searched. - Good.

Good.

Sorry. It's great to see you.

Now, the last time you appeared before the board,

they expressed some concern about

how you would cope with life on the outside.

With your drinking.

Well, I haven't had a drink for 18 months.

You need a support system

- that's not just AA meetings. - Yeah, yeah.

And counseling.

You really need your family.

You don't have to worry about that. You know, I'll get on to it.

- So, how's everything at home? - Dad's...

Dad, he hasn't actually been around much.

Really?

And school? How are your exams going?

- I get my results back in a few weeks. - Good.

Mum?

How'd you get here today?

I caught the bus.

Listen, I want you to be really careful.

All right? I don't want you going out by yourself, especially at night.

And if anyone comes up to you and you don't know them,

I want you to find somewhere safe.

Do you think something's gonna happen to me?

I just... Some of the women in here might

use you to get to me.

Well, you can't expect me to sit at home all the time.

I can't protect you while I'm in here.

I'm not gonna have no life because you are.

I need to pee.

No smiles today for Mummy?

I want you to come home.

You know I will soon, baby. I miss you.

Do you need to go to the toilet?

I think you do.

Come on. Go with Auntie Manda to the toilet.

- I don't want to. - Come on.

Do as Auntie Manda says, please. Come on honey, I love you.

Good girl.

Come, love. You know what to do. Sit on the toilet.

- I can't go. - You've had your chocolates.

- Come on. - I didn't eat it.

- Are you fibbing me? - It hurts when I go.

I don't want the chocolate anymore.

Shit! Come on. We're leaving.

Ronnie, she didn't eat the chocolate.

Oh, you're fucking kidding me.

- I gave it to her in the car. - Mum...

She ate it about 45 minutes ago.

Oh, my God! Fuck!

Oh, my God! Amy! Amy!

Come on, Amy.

What happened?

Somebody fucking help her!

- What happened? - She just collapsed.

- Code black. - Is she gonna be all right?

Mum, Mum, something's wrong with Artie.

- What do you mean? - He's lying on the floor.

- He drank out of this bottle. - Artie? Artie?

Artie? Ollie?

- Out of the way, Ronnie. Move away. - Okay, out the way.

Move away, Ronnie.

Is she gonna be all right?

- Code black. - Mum, what's wrong with her?

Everyone clear the room. Quickly!

- I want to speak to my mum. - I love you, Deb, I love you.