Underbelly s01e01 Episode Script
The Black Prince
It's a jungle out there.
It's a jungle out there.
It's a jungle out there.
# Hey! # Come on # Come on # I'm back to where I came from # Come on # Come on # I'm back to where # Alright, everyone, this is a raid! Face down on the floor, all of you! Jesus Christ.
Jase! Hey, everyone, this is Jase and he's all mine.
Hi, Alphonse.
Hello, Taylor.
Looking delicious.
Ella? Ella?! What's this shit? Where have you been? You were supposed to be here bloody ages ago.
Oh, I love it when you get stroppy.
Yeah? How much? Oh, yes.
Here we go! Mad bastard.
Hands up who loves opera.
Oh, good or what? How good's that, hey? Hello, Ella.
Alphonse.
Nice to see you.
Thank you.
No worries.
What is this? That cost 30 bucks! Ripped off, love.
As I live and breathe, Greg Workman! G'day, Alphonse.
Nice threads.
Didn't know you were out of Barwon.
What'd you do? Jump the wall? No, got out early.
Good behaviour.
Didn't I invest a, uh, sum of money into a business venture of yours? I'm gonna pay you back as soon as I get an earner.
Oh, God, Jase! Oh! Oh! Oh, God! Oh, Jase.
Oh, oh, God! Oh! You got any vodka? Alphonse wants a bloody mary.
Uh, yeah.
In the cupboard under the microwave.
How come we can't do this more often? I don't know.
Oh! I better run it past my wife.
Oooh, funny bugger, aren't you? Any reason why you missed that stop sign back there? What stop sign? I didn't see a stop sign.
That's how accidents happen.
Look, I was in a rush to the all-night chemist, OK? I've got the flu and I just needed some cough mixture.
Wanna hop out of the car for me? I'd really rather not.
I'd prefer you did, Miss Susan Carmel Money of Brighton Road, Elwood.
Just to the back of the vehicle, thanks.
Cute.
I've got a pair just like them.
VKC to St Kilda Pig.
Noise complaint, Wando Grove.
Can you attend? VKC from St Kilda 210.
We're on our way.
Just try and be more careful next time, miss.
It was a Tuesday night about 2am.
Me and Steve were overdue to take a meal break.
If I knew then what I know now I probably would've gone straight home to bed.
Look, Monday - $1,500 in full, alright? What about the interest? What? Five grand, Monday, 9am.
Five gr Where the fuck am I gonna get five grand? Sell one of your kidneys, you fat slob.
I'm not gonna be able to get five grand by Monday.
I tell you what.
I'll make a little deal with you, Gregory.
If you can lay a glove on me, I'm gonna forget the whole thing.
You want me to hit you? Why don't you give it a shot, Gregory? Hey? Give it a shot.
Come on.
Have a go.
I don't wanna hit you.
Have a fucking go.
I don't wanna hit you! Come on! Have a go! Think of the money.
Come on, come on.
Whoa! Oh! Arggh! Arggh, Jesus! Get up.
Get up! Come on.
Come here, come here.
Arggh! Oi! Oi! Enough, fellas.
What's the problem? No problem.
Just having a bit of fun.
Right.
And you're having fun, are you, mate? Yeah, sure.
Just mucking around.
There's been complaints about the noise, fellas.
It's time to kill the music.
Who complained? Never mind who it was.
Just quit the world title fight, turn the music right down, yeah? Since when has there been a law against music? People are trying to sleep.
Just can it.
You know who you're talking to? You really wanna spend a night in the cells, do ya? Alphonse Gangitano.
'Cause I don't wanna do paperwork unless I really have to.
You're gonna have to arrest me first.
I can get three units down here in five minutes, if you like.
Look, we'll just turn the music down, alright? Steve.
Oi.
What's your name? Senior Constable Steve Owen.
I'll remember that.
Good.
"Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names.
" I'll get your money for you, OK? Just give me some time.
You know who said that, Gregory? You? John F.
Kennedy.
I don't know him.
Look, are we still mates? Yeah.
Yeah, mates.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Hey, mate! Shit.
It's Alphonse.
Fuck! Greg? Oh, my God.
Oh, shit.
He's still breathing.
Call an ambulance.
What happened? What happened? Call an ambulance! Fuck! My pants are ruined.
Call a fucking ambulance! Jase, help us, please! Carl, it's me, Jase.
Just put your pants on and get to Taylor's place.
Now.
Now! Alphonse, help us! Oh, God.
Get away.
Get up.
How come you had to shoot him so many times? See the size of the fat fuck? Anyway, it was business, alright? The fat slob owed me money.
How much? Doesn't matter how much.
It's the principle, alright? Oh, fuck.
Principle.
Jeez.
Give me the gun.
What?! Give me the gun.
Give it here.
Come on.
Jase, this is my favourite gun.
I'll buy you another gun.
I'll get you a bigger gun.
Just give me the gun.
I love this gun.
Yeah, yeah, just give me the gun.
Come on.
Come on! Yeah, good one, Jase.
Shut up and drive.
What's your name? Steve Owen.
First on the scene.
Right.
What have we got, Steve Owen? Gregory Workman attended a party on the premises and the killer pumped a whole magazine into him.
Witnesses? Uh, two sisters.
We've got the girls inside.
I've kept them separate so they don't get together on their stories.
It's like he was crazy.
He just kept shooting till the bullets ran out.
Did you witness the actual argument? Nuh, just the murder.
And he was known to you? Uh, Greg? He was a friend.
Good friend.
Did he have any kids? Yeah, three.
Well, they just lost their dad.
Now, Ella, this is a summary of what you've told us so far.
I'd like you to read it and sign it if it's correct and in a day or so we'll get you to St Kilda Road to make a full statement.
You you want me to, like, testify against him? That's our best chance of getting No.
No way.
With your help, we can put this guy away You don't understand.
He's a psycho.
He'll come after me.
There are measures we can put in place to protect you.
Ella, this is your chance to get away from these guys.
Change your life.
Make a fresh start.
I don't need to change my life.
You know, I've got a career at VicRoads.
My life's fine.
You got the wrong sister.
Ella, this is the right thing to do.
Did you have a good night? Not bad.
You? Hmm.
Dishwasher's on the blink again.
I'll check it out in the morning.
Did you see the letter about the school fees? In the morning.
What were you doing in the laundry? Why did you have a shower down in the laundry? Go back to sleep, Virginia.
And that was the beginning.
Looking back, what the media called the Gangland War started the night Alphonse Gangitano shot Greg Workman for no good reason at a St Kilda party.
It triggered a series of chain reactions that would see almost Hey, sweetie.
Hey, mate! Oh, shout quietly, will you? Want some brekkie? I'm doing Jase a hangover special.
Nah, I'm good.
Oh, darl, no.
I can't I couldn't Oh, you could have said so before.
How are you, mate? What's all this? Salsa di pomodoro.
I made it myself.
You made it yourself, did you? Bullshit.
Technically, it was Antonella's mum, but I was official taster.
Ooh! Yum! Weren't in St Kilda last night, were you? Just gonna pop outside, darl.
I had nothing to do with it.
Not according to rumour.
You and Alphonse, that's the big word.
No, no, just Alphonse.
He didn't need any help.
Greg Workman, yeah? Yeah.
Apparently owed a couple of grand.
What's the point of bumping someone who owes you money? That's not the way Alphonse's brain works.
You know that.
You're too close to him.
He's my mate.
Dad know? That's why I'm here.
Get dressed.
We've got a meeting.
No gain without pain, Craig.
Come on! How are we looking, gentlemen? Al.
Al.
Yeah, it's gonna be a long season.
Spot of bother last night, Al? Just a little argument that got out of hand.
Greg Workman's no loss.
Probably did the world a favour.
His wife and kids think that way? He insulted me, Graham.
Did you find out if he had life insurance before you bumped him, Al? It was a matter of honour.
You can stick your honour up your shiny arse, Alphonse.
You fuckin' stuffed up, alright? I mean, you're bringing the heat down on all of us.
How so, Mario? Tell me.
How does my personal business impact on you and yours? Extra jacks on the street, for starters.
I had two runners arrested this morning.
They're gonna hassle anyone who knows you, Alphonse.
You watch.
You're a big blip on the radar, mate.
And that's not good for anyone's business.
I apologise, Graham.
Oh, come on.
Sit down, sit down.
Come on.
Alright.
I've spoken to our lawyer.
He contacted Homicide, hmm? You've got an appointment with a Detective Butterworth.
"I, Alphonse John Gangitano, "am willing to listen to any allegations put to me "in regard to the tragic death of Greg Workman.
"But I am not prepared to answer any questions "until after consultation with my barrister.
"I would like to take this opportunity "to declare my total and absolute innocence in the matter.
"Signed, Alphonse John Gangitano.
"14 February 1995.
" Here's an updated photo for your files.
Now, you can't shed any light on the matter? How can I? I'm an innocent man.
So you'd be prepared to participate in an identification parade? You got a witness? Who? You better get your lawyer in here 'cause I'm charging you with murder.
Hi.
You got a booking? No.
No, we're not eating.
Um, we're just looking for a friend of ours - Taylor Randall.
She didn't show up for work today.
Did she tell you what she was doing? No.
Did you try her mobile? Of course we tried her mobile! What do you think we are? Stupid? Hey, hey, come on.
Listen.
We're just a little bit worried about her, OK? I mean, she's not at home, she hasn't shown up for work.
Do you know if she said anything to any of the other girls? I don't know.
What's your name? Tracey.
Tracey.
Tracey, you wanna do me a favour? Hey, let's get the fuck out of here.
Just give me a sec.
Would you mind asking them for me? Please? Hey.
It's all your fault, Jase.
How is it my fault, huh? I wasn't the nut case who emptied a clip into the bloke.
If those bitches testify, I go away for 10 years.
Come on, charges never stick to the Black Prince.
You're, um, teflon-coated.
What the fuck's teflon? I thought you said they were going to get us a proper hotel.
I guess they thought this'd be safer.
It's cheaper.
As soon as Alphonse Gangitano was charged with murder, the sisters were moved into Witness Security.
Problem was, back in those days, we didn't do WITSEC too well.
What happens after the trial? We get new identities, I suppose.
Is Mum allowed to know? For how long? Forever, I guess.
Shit.
Hey, look on the bright side.
At least you never have to go back to that sleazy bistro.
You can find yourself a proper job, right? You know, maybe I like working in that sleazy bistro.
Did you ever think of that? Anyway, who asked YOU for career advice? I didn't mean for this to happen.
I'm doing it! I told you, you would.
I told you there was nothing to be scared of.
Look at that.
You're as good as your sister now.
I'm doing it! I'm doing it! I know, I know! Oh, there's Daddy's phone.
Yeah.
Yeah, that's me, yeah.
You heard about my problem? Yeah, I need you to reach some witnesses.
Yeah, don't give me that.
Should be a cinch for a big dick detective like yourself.
Well, get off your arse, alright, and make a few calls.
It's five grand now and five grand when you deliver.
Yeah? Yeah, well, don't fuck me.
What was that? It was probably just the wind.
Did you remember to lock the door? I'm trying to sleep.
Taylor, did you lock the door? Yes! I locked the bloody door! Not that it matters.
One good yank They should've given us bodyguards.
Maybe they did.
Maybe they paid them off.
I can't see anyone.
You wouldn't, till it's too late.
I am so fucking scared right now.
Where's the number? They said to only use it in an emergency.
This is a fucking emergency! I'm packing death! Fuck! This emergency number's a dud.
You know why? 'Cause they knew we'd try and bail.
Yeah.
Hey, there's got to be, like, a Melbourne bus, right? Or a train? Nuh.
They'll kill us if we leave.
Alphonse is gonna kill us if we stay here.
I'll call Jase.
His best mate? Are you off your head? HE'LL kill us.
No, not if we promise to shut up.
It's the only way we're gonna get out of here, bub.
Any word from your, uh, bent detective mate? Greedy prick takes the money, then tells me there's no way a regular cop can get access to protected witnesses.
Fuckin' dog.
Shit! Where do you reckon they are? Locked up in a hotel somewhere.
Here we go.
Mr Gangitano.
We have reason to believe that you're carrying drugs about your person.
Stand up and empty your pockets, please.
Can't you see I'm in a meeting? It wasn't a request, sir.
Do it now or I'll do it for you.
Yeah.
Yeah, just calm down, calm down.
You see? Nothing there.
But you already knew that, didn't ya? And do I get an apology? Yeah, I'm sorry you're such an arsehole.
Oh, God, I'm sick of those tits.
Oh, jealousy's a curse, bub.
Na, na, na, na Who the hell are you? Oh, it's just Carl.
He's harmless.
Next time knock, you dirty perve.
Jason sent me.
Can we trust him? What other choice have we got? What if he takes us to Alphonse? Put your hands up in the air.
What's going on, Carl? Do it.
First floor.
Last door at the end of the corridor.
Go on, piss off.
Jase! Thank Christ Whoa, whoa.
How come you talked to the jacks, huh? Why did you do that? What are you, fuckin' stupid? Jason.
That's not helpful.
Make yourselves comfortable, please.
Now, you've both made statements to the police pertaining to certain events that took place in Wando Grove, St Kilda, back in February.
Yeah.
The cops made us sign that shit.
They verballed us.
Tell me the story.
Where do you want to start? What's he doing here? Good to see you again, Taylor.
Al, please.
We don't require your presence.
Can we have a moment in private before you do this? I'm not scared of you.
What's going on, Jason? Talk to me, Ella.
Are you prepared to make a new statement? Course she is.
Tell him, bub.
Tell him.
Thank you.
But it's not good enough.
What do you mean? I need you both to disappear.
What do you mean? How would you both like an all-expenses-paid trip to Europe? Hmm? You and your sister? What, like a holiday? You'd be gone for a year.
Minimum.
Out of reach of the jacks.
Who's footing the bill? You? It's an investment in my freedom, yeah? One catch.
You have to be out of the country by tomorrow night.
Or else what? Or else you'll disappear some other way.
Gonna be OK, bub.
You gotta be the luckiest chicks in the world.
Yeah, I guess.
Hey, Mr G.
Welcome.
Hey.
How's the family? Good, Mr Wang.
How are you? I reserve best table.
Sit down, fellas.
Couple of bottles of Bollinger, straight up, hey? Yes, indeed.
Good man.
What are we celebrating? Nothing yet.
Plane doesn't leave for an hour.
Next.
Hi.
Off on holidays? Sort of, yeah - working holiday.
What's the problem? Would you like to order drinks? Thank you, mate.
Cheers.
I don't believe this.
What is it? You see the guy on this side in the grey suit? Come with me, please.
Garry Butterworth.
If they hold us overnight, we're dead.
He's about to go down for an open-and-shut murder.
Happened on the night we met.
Do you want to go somewhere else? Put me on to Ella.
Detective Senior Sergeant Butterworth.
Tell him.
I'm really sorry.
I can't do what you want.
I have to go away.
Ella, now, you're not under arrest, so I can't stop you from leaving.
But please, please reconsider.
I can understand you being frightened, but if you don't testify, we will have no case and we will have to drop the charges.
You've already seen him kill a man.
He doesn't care what he does to people.
Should he be walking the streets? That's what you have to ask yourself.
Ella? Ella? Salute! The Carlton Crew.
Hey.
What are you looking at? Nothing, mate.
No, no.
What are you looking at? I'm checking the menu.
You staring at my friends? No.
Yes, you fucking were.
Listen, buddy.
I'm not looking for any trouble.
Trouble? Who said anything about trouble? Did I mention trouble? What do you reckon, princess? Did I say anything about fucking trouble? I think you've said enough, mate.
You might want to keep your fucking hands off me, matey.
Hey.
What's up, mate? This shithead is perving at us.
Well, there's no harm in looking, is there? You guys alright? Yeah.
Yeah, sure.
We're cool.
Come on, dickhead.
You OK? Yep.
My fault.
You're right - we should've gone somewhere else.
Those guys should be in jail.
Yeah.
You're right.
One day.
It's a gift from Mr Gangitano.
He apologises for any offence.
You tell Mr Gangitano thanks but no, thanks.
That's why they were celebrating - key witnesses have just jumped on a plane and pissed off.
Gone to London for good, we're told.
So, what, the case just collapses? Can't we extradite them or something? No, 'cause they haven't committed a crime.
If they ever do come back, I'll be at the airport to meet them.
So who paid? Must've cost a bomb.
Alphonse.
Who do you reckon? Well, you seem pretty relaxed about it - missing out on a major arrest.
Do I? Any other leads? What's a bloke like you still doing in uniform? You're 100 short.
It's been a bad month.
I said you're 100 short.
It's all I can afford, Alphonse.
I swear, next month I'll do better.
How can I afford what I haven't got? Ooh! I'm very disappointed in you.
We got a problem.
Internal? External? Internal.
You worried about Alphonse? He's a heat-seeking missile, mate.
He attracts trouble, it attracts him.
He doesn't pull his head in, the jacks'll chop it off.
Then they'll come looking for the rest of us.
You want a coffee or something? They do fresh juices here? You name it.
Beetroot, celery, carrot, ginger.
I'd stick with the coffee.
Flat white.
Every man needs a holiday.
I don't want a holiday.
We're worried about you, mate.
You've been under a lot of pressure.
Everyone needs a change.
Don't I pull my weight? Take Ginny and the kids to New Zealand - three months on us.
Can I have a moment with the chef, please, Graham? Too right.
I'll go water the horse.
Me, I'd go while the going's good.
Who's Ella Randall? First I got the Munster on my back and now you're here breaking my balls.
Who is this person you wrote $30,000 cheques to? Some bitch I had to pay off for an abortion.
How do I know? Just leave me alone about shit like that, will you? You had everything and you pissed it all away! I don't know who you are anymore.
I don't even know what you are.
You know who I am.
You know what I am! You know what? And that's why you married me! Get us a drink! People called Alphonse Gangitano the Black Prince of Lygon Street, and he loved the notoriety.
He'd beaten a murder rap.
But it had taken its toll emotionally and financially, and he was desperate to keep the crown.
That looks like a wedding ring.
No.
Me and the missus, we have an arrangement.
Why do I always meet guys like you? You never met anyone like me.
Hey, Jase.
Hey.
Hey.
How are you? Good.
Oh, we're closing.
Kitchen's shut.
Alphonse, you remember Tracey.
Does the moon remember the sun? Does a tulip remember to flower in spring? Charmed, Mistress Tracey.
Any chance of getting a glass of shiraz for a thirsty traveller? Thanks, darling.
Feel like a bit of excitement tonight, mate? There's a guy owes me 20 grand.
Needs a bit of a touch-up.
Who? You know the Sports Bar? The boys don't want you making any more headlines.
You know that, don't you? I need a win, Jase.
I'm back in the game.
Alright? Are you in or what, paesano? What if he ain't there? Fuck it, we'll trash the place.
You want me to come too? No, this is man's work, Carl.
Go and park up and wait for us.
Yeah, alright.
Better off taking an early mark tonight, lads.
Fuck! Let's go.
Where's Alphonse? Just drive, fat boy! Come here, fuck ya! Come on! Take me on, fuck ya! Where are you going? Put it down, mate! Put it down.
Settle down! Settle down.
Down! Hey! Weapon down.
Just drop it.
You want it? You want it? Don't do anything stupid, Alphonse.
Come on, mate.
Just drop it, mate.
Huh? You know who I am? I'm the Prince, mate.
I'm the Prince.
Just stop it, OK? Good boy.
Get the fuck off me! Fucking liar! Senior Detective Steve Owen.
Leave it out.
Get off me! Get You fucks! I truly believe Alphonse Gangitano went to that club intending to inflict as much damage as possible.
The debt was just an excuse.
Why, I don't know.
Maybe he was just trying to silence the devil voices in his head.
It's a jungle out there.
It's a jungle out there.
# Hey! # Come on # Come on # I'm back to where I came from # Come on # Come on # I'm back to where # Alright, everyone, this is a raid! Face down on the floor, all of you! Jesus Christ.
Jase! Hey, everyone, this is Jase and he's all mine.
Hi, Alphonse.
Hello, Taylor.
Looking delicious.
Ella? Ella?! What's this shit? Where have you been? You were supposed to be here bloody ages ago.
Oh, I love it when you get stroppy.
Yeah? How much? Oh, yes.
Here we go! Mad bastard.
Hands up who loves opera.
Oh, good or what? How good's that, hey? Hello, Ella.
Alphonse.
Nice to see you.
Thank you.
No worries.
What is this? That cost 30 bucks! Ripped off, love.
As I live and breathe, Greg Workman! G'day, Alphonse.
Nice threads.
Didn't know you were out of Barwon.
What'd you do? Jump the wall? No, got out early.
Good behaviour.
Didn't I invest a, uh, sum of money into a business venture of yours? I'm gonna pay you back as soon as I get an earner.
Oh, God, Jase! Oh! Oh! Oh, God! Oh, Jase.
Oh, oh, God! Oh! You got any vodka? Alphonse wants a bloody mary.
Uh, yeah.
In the cupboard under the microwave.
How come we can't do this more often? I don't know.
Oh! I better run it past my wife.
Oooh, funny bugger, aren't you? Any reason why you missed that stop sign back there? What stop sign? I didn't see a stop sign.
That's how accidents happen.
Look, I was in a rush to the all-night chemist, OK? I've got the flu and I just needed some cough mixture.
Wanna hop out of the car for me? I'd really rather not.
I'd prefer you did, Miss Susan Carmel Money of Brighton Road, Elwood.
Just to the back of the vehicle, thanks.
Cute.
I've got a pair just like them.
VKC to St Kilda Pig.
Noise complaint, Wando Grove.
Can you attend? VKC from St Kilda 210.
We're on our way.
Just try and be more careful next time, miss.
It was a Tuesday night about 2am.
Me and Steve were overdue to take a meal break.
If I knew then what I know now I probably would've gone straight home to bed.
Look, Monday - $1,500 in full, alright? What about the interest? What? Five grand, Monday, 9am.
Five gr Where the fuck am I gonna get five grand? Sell one of your kidneys, you fat slob.
I'm not gonna be able to get five grand by Monday.
I tell you what.
I'll make a little deal with you, Gregory.
If you can lay a glove on me, I'm gonna forget the whole thing.
You want me to hit you? Why don't you give it a shot, Gregory? Hey? Give it a shot.
Come on.
Have a go.
I don't wanna hit you.
Have a fucking go.
I don't wanna hit you! Come on! Have a go! Think of the money.
Come on, come on.
Whoa! Oh! Arggh! Arggh, Jesus! Get up.
Get up! Come on.
Come here, come here.
Arggh! Oi! Oi! Enough, fellas.
What's the problem? No problem.
Just having a bit of fun.
Right.
And you're having fun, are you, mate? Yeah, sure.
Just mucking around.
There's been complaints about the noise, fellas.
It's time to kill the music.
Who complained? Never mind who it was.
Just quit the world title fight, turn the music right down, yeah? Since when has there been a law against music? People are trying to sleep.
Just can it.
You know who you're talking to? You really wanna spend a night in the cells, do ya? Alphonse Gangitano.
'Cause I don't wanna do paperwork unless I really have to.
You're gonna have to arrest me first.
I can get three units down here in five minutes, if you like.
Look, we'll just turn the music down, alright? Steve.
Oi.
What's your name? Senior Constable Steve Owen.
I'll remember that.
Good.
"Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names.
" I'll get your money for you, OK? Just give me some time.
You know who said that, Gregory? You? John F.
Kennedy.
I don't know him.
Look, are we still mates? Yeah.
Yeah, mates.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Hey, mate! Shit.
It's Alphonse.
Fuck! Greg? Oh, my God.
Oh, shit.
He's still breathing.
Call an ambulance.
What happened? What happened? Call an ambulance! Fuck! My pants are ruined.
Call a fucking ambulance! Jase, help us, please! Carl, it's me, Jase.
Just put your pants on and get to Taylor's place.
Now.
Now! Alphonse, help us! Oh, God.
Get away.
Get up.
How come you had to shoot him so many times? See the size of the fat fuck? Anyway, it was business, alright? The fat slob owed me money.
How much? Doesn't matter how much.
It's the principle, alright? Oh, fuck.
Principle.
Jeez.
Give me the gun.
What?! Give me the gun.
Give it here.
Come on.
Jase, this is my favourite gun.
I'll buy you another gun.
I'll get you a bigger gun.
Just give me the gun.
I love this gun.
Yeah, yeah, just give me the gun.
Come on.
Come on! Yeah, good one, Jase.
Shut up and drive.
What's your name? Steve Owen.
First on the scene.
Right.
What have we got, Steve Owen? Gregory Workman attended a party on the premises and the killer pumped a whole magazine into him.
Witnesses? Uh, two sisters.
We've got the girls inside.
I've kept them separate so they don't get together on their stories.
It's like he was crazy.
He just kept shooting till the bullets ran out.
Did you witness the actual argument? Nuh, just the murder.
And he was known to you? Uh, Greg? He was a friend.
Good friend.
Did he have any kids? Yeah, three.
Well, they just lost their dad.
Now, Ella, this is a summary of what you've told us so far.
I'd like you to read it and sign it if it's correct and in a day or so we'll get you to St Kilda Road to make a full statement.
You you want me to, like, testify against him? That's our best chance of getting No.
No way.
With your help, we can put this guy away You don't understand.
He's a psycho.
He'll come after me.
There are measures we can put in place to protect you.
Ella, this is your chance to get away from these guys.
Change your life.
Make a fresh start.
I don't need to change my life.
You know, I've got a career at VicRoads.
My life's fine.
You got the wrong sister.
Ella, this is the right thing to do.
Did you have a good night? Not bad.
You? Hmm.
Dishwasher's on the blink again.
I'll check it out in the morning.
Did you see the letter about the school fees? In the morning.
What were you doing in the laundry? Why did you have a shower down in the laundry? Go back to sleep, Virginia.
And that was the beginning.
Looking back, what the media called the Gangland War started the night Alphonse Gangitano shot Greg Workman for no good reason at a St Kilda party.
It triggered a series of chain reactions that would see almost Hey, sweetie.
Hey, mate! Oh, shout quietly, will you? Want some brekkie? I'm doing Jase a hangover special.
Nah, I'm good.
Oh, darl, no.
I can't I couldn't Oh, you could have said so before.
How are you, mate? What's all this? Salsa di pomodoro.
I made it myself.
You made it yourself, did you? Bullshit.
Technically, it was Antonella's mum, but I was official taster.
Ooh! Yum! Weren't in St Kilda last night, were you? Just gonna pop outside, darl.
I had nothing to do with it.
Not according to rumour.
You and Alphonse, that's the big word.
No, no, just Alphonse.
He didn't need any help.
Greg Workman, yeah? Yeah.
Apparently owed a couple of grand.
What's the point of bumping someone who owes you money? That's not the way Alphonse's brain works.
You know that.
You're too close to him.
He's my mate.
Dad know? That's why I'm here.
Get dressed.
We've got a meeting.
No gain without pain, Craig.
Come on! How are we looking, gentlemen? Al.
Al.
Yeah, it's gonna be a long season.
Spot of bother last night, Al? Just a little argument that got out of hand.
Greg Workman's no loss.
Probably did the world a favour.
His wife and kids think that way? He insulted me, Graham.
Did you find out if he had life insurance before you bumped him, Al? It was a matter of honour.
You can stick your honour up your shiny arse, Alphonse.
You fuckin' stuffed up, alright? I mean, you're bringing the heat down on all of us.
How so, Mario? Tell me.
How does my personal business impact on you and yours? Extra jacks on the street, for starters.
I had two runners arrested this morning.
They're gonna hassle anyone who knows you, Alphonse.
You watch.
You're a big blip on the radar, mate.
And that's not good for anyone's business.
I apologise, Graham.
Oh, come on.
Sit down, sit down.
Come on.
Alright.
I've spoken to our lawyer.
He contacted Homicide, hmm? You've got an appointment with a Detective Butterworth.
"I, Alphonse John Gangitano, "am willing to listen to any allegations put to me "in regard to the tragic death of Greg Workman.
"But I am not prepared to answer any questions "until after consultation with my barrister.
"I would like to take this opportunity "to declare my total and absolute innocence in the matter.
"Signed, Alphonse John Gangitano.
"14 February 1995.
" Here's an updated photo for your files.
Now, you can't shed any light on the matter? How can I? I'm an innocent man.
So you'd be prepared to participate in an identification parade? You got a witness? Who? You better get your lawyer in here 'cause I'm charging you with murder.
Hi.
You got a booking? No.
No, we're not eating.
Um, we're just looking for a friend of ours - Taylor Randall.
She didn't show up for work today.
Did she tell you what she was doing? No.
Did you try her mobile? Of course we tried her mobile! What do you think we are? Stupid? Hey, hey, come on.
Listen.
We're just a little bit worried about her, OK? I mean, she's not at home, she hasn't shown up for work.
Do you know if she said anything to any of the other girls? I don't know.
What's your name? Tracey.
Tracey.
Tracey, you wanna do me a favour? Hey, let's get the fuck out of here.
Just give me a sec.
Would you mind asking them for me? Please? Hey.
It's all your fault, Jase.
How is it my fault, huh? I wasn't the nut case who emptied a clip into the bloke.
If those bitches testify, I go away for 10 years.
Come on, charges never stick to the Black Prince.
You're, um, teflon-coated.
What the fuck's teflon? I thought you said they were going to get us a proper hotel.
I guess they thought this'd be safer.
It's cheaper.
As soon as Alphonse Gangitano was charged with murder, the sisters were moved into Witness Security.
Problem was, back in those days, we didn't do WITSEC too well.
What happens after the trial? We get new identities, I suppose.
Is Mum allowed to know? For how long? Forever, I guess.
Shit.
Hey, look on the bright side.
At least you never have to go back to that sleazy bistro.
You can find yourself a proper job, right? You know, maybe I like working in that sleazy bistro.
Did you ever think of that? Anyway, who asked YOU for career advice? I didn't mean for this to happen.
I'm doing it! I told you, you would.
I told you there was nothing to be scared of.
Look at that.
You're as good as your sister now.
I'm doing it! I'm doing it! I know, I know! Oh, there's Daddy's phone.
Yeah.
Yeah, that's me, yeah.
You heard about my problem? Yeah, I need you to reach some witnesses.
Yeah, don't give me that.
Should be a cinch for a big dick detective like yourself.
Well, get off your arse, alright, and make a few calls.
It's five grand now and five grand when you deliver.
Yeah? Yeah, well, don't fuck me.
What was that? It was probably just the wind.
Did you remember to lock the door? I'm trying to sleep.
Taylor, did you lock the door? Yes! I locked the bloody door! Not that it matters.
One good yank They should've given us bodyguards.
Maybe they did.
Maybe they paid them off.
I can't see anyone.
You wouldn't, till it's too late.
I am so fucking scared right now.
Where's the number? They said to only use it in an emergency.
This is a fucking emergency! I'm packing death! Fuck! This emergency number's a dud.
You know why? 'Cause they knew we'd try and bail.
Yeah.
Hey, there's got to be, like, a Melbourne bus, right? Or a train? Nuh.
They'll kill us if we leave.
Alphonse is gonna kill us if we stay here.
I'll call Jase.
His best mate? Are you off your head? HE'LL kill us.
No, not if we promise to shut up.
It's the only way we're gonna get out of here, bub.
Any word from your, uh, bent detective mate? Greedy prick takes the money, then tells me there's no way a regular cop can get access to protected witnesses.
Fuckin' dog.
Shit! Where do you reckon they are? Locked up in a hotel somewhere.
Here we go.
Mr Gangitano.
We have reason to believe that you're carrying drugs about your person.
Stand up and empty your pockets, please.
Can't you see I'm in a meeting? It wasn't a request, sir.
Do it now or I'll do it for you.
Yeah.
Yeah, just calm down, calm down.
You see? Nothing there.
But you already knew that, didn't ya? And do I get an apology? Yeah, I'm sorry you're such an arsehole.
Oh, God, I'm sick of those tits.
Oh, jealousy's a curse, bub.
Na, na, na, na Who the hell are you? Oh, it's just Carl.
He's harmless.
Next time knock, you dirty perve.
Jason sent me.
Can we trust him? What other choice have we got? What if he takes us to Alphonse? Put your hands up in the air.
What's going on, Carl? Do it.
First floor.
Last door at the end of the corridor.
Go on, piss off.
Jase! Thank Christ Whoa, whoa.
How come you talked to the jacks, huh? Why did you do that? What are you, fuckin' stupid? Jason.
That's not helpful.
Make yourselves comfortable, please.
Now, you've both made statements to the police pertaining to certain events that took place in Wando Grove, St Kilda, back in February.
Yeah.
The cops made us sign that shit.
They verballed us.
Tell me the story.
Where do you want to start? What's he doing here? Good to see you again, Taylor.
Al, please.
We don't require your presence.
Can we have a moment in private before you do this? I'm not scared of you.
What's going on, Jason? Talk to me, Ella.
Are you prepared to make a new statement? Course she is.
Tell him, bub.
Tell him.
Thank you.
But it's not good enough.
What do you mean? I need you both to disappear.
What do you mean? How would you both like an all-expenses-paid trip to Europe? Hmm? You and your sister? What, like a holiday? You'd be gone for a year.
Minimum.
Out of reach of the jacks.
Who's footing the bill? You? It's an investment in my freedom, yeah? One catch.
You have to be out of the country by tomorrow night.
Or else what? Or else you'll disappear some other way.
Gonna be OK, bub.
You gotta be the luckiest chicks in the world.
Yeah, I guess.
Hey, Mr G.
Welcome.
Hey.
How's the family? Good, Mr Wang.
How are you? I reserve best table.
Sit down, fellas.
Couple of bottles of Bollinger, straight up, hey? Yes, indeed.
Good man.
What are we celebrating? Nothing yet.
Plane doesn't leave for an hour.
Next.
Hi.
Off on holidays? Sort of, yeah - working holiday.
What's the problem? Would you like to order drinks? Thank you, mate.
Cheers.
I don't believe this.
What is it? You see the guy on this side in the grey suit? Come with me, please.
Garry Butterworth.
If they hold us overnight, we're dead.
He's about to go down for an open-and-shut murder.
Happened on the night we met.
Do you want to go somewhere else? Put me on to Ella.
Detective Senior Sergeant Butterworth.
Tell him.
I'm really sorry.
I can't do what you want.
I have to go away.
Ella, now, you're not under arrest, so I can't stop you from leaving.
But please, please reconsider.
I can understand you being frightened, but if you don't testify, we will have no case and we will have to drop the charges.
You've already seen him kill a man.
He doesn't care what he does to people.
Should he be walking the streets? That's what you have to ask yourself.
Ella? Ella? Salute! The Carlton Crew.
Hey.
What are you looking at? Nothing, mate.
No, no.
What are you looking at? I'm checking the menu.
You staring at my friends? No.
Yes, you fucking were.
Listen, buddy.
I'm not looking for any trouble.
Trouble? Who said anything about trouble? Did I mention trouble? What do you reckon, princess? Did I say anything about fucking trouble? I think you've said enough, mate.
You might want to keep your fucking hands off me, matey.
Hey.
What's up, mate? This shithead is perving at us.
Well, there's no harm in looking, is there? You guys alright? Yeah.
Yeah, sure.
We're cool.
Come on, dickhead.
You OK? Yep.
My fault.
You're right - we should've gone somewhere else.
Those guys should be in jail.
Yeah.
You're right.
One day.
It's a gift from Mr Gangitano.
He apologises for any offence.
You tell Mr Gangitano thanks but no, thanks.
That's why they were celebrating - key witnesses have just jumped on a plane and pissed off.
Gone to London for good, we're told.
So, what, the case just collapses? Can't we extradite them or something? No, 'cause they haven't committed a crime.
If they ever do come back, I'll be at the airport to meet them.
So who paid? Must've cost a bomb.
Alphonse.
Who do you reckon? Well, you seem pretty relaxed about it - missing out on a major arrest.
Do I? Any other leads? What's a bloke like you still doing in uniform? You're 100 short.
It's been a bad month.
I said you're 100 short.
It's all I can afford, Alphonse.
I swear, next month I'll do better.
How can I afford what I haven't got? Ooh! I'm very disappointed in you.
We got a problem.
Internal? External? Internal.
You worried about Alphonse? He's a heat-seeking missile, mate.
He attracts trouble, it attracts him.
He doesn't pull his head in, the jacks'll chop it off.
Then they'll come looking for the rest of us.
You want a coffee or something? They do fresh juices here? You name it.
Beetroot, celery, carrot, ginger.
I'd stick with the coffee.
Flat white.
Every man needs a holiday.
I don't want a holiday.
We're worried about you, mate.
You've been under a lot of pressure.
Everyone needs a change.
Don't I pull my weight? Take Ginny and the kids to New Zealand - three months on us.
Can I have a moment with the chef, please, Graham? Too right.
I'll go water the horse.
Me, I'd go while the going's good.
Who's Ella Randall? First I got the Munster on my back and now you're here breaking my balls.
Who is this person you wrote $30,000 cheques to? Some bitch I had to pay off for an abortion.
How do I know? Just leave me alone about shit like that, will you? You had everything and you pissed it all away! I don't know who you are anymore.
I don't even know what you are.
You know who I am.
You know what I am! You know what? And that's why you married me! Get us a drink! People called Alphonse Gangitano the Black Prince of Lygon Street, and he loved the notoriety.
He'd beaten a murder rap.
But it had taken its toll emotionally and financially, and he was desperate to keep the crown.
That looks like a wedding ring.
No.
Me and the missus, we have an arrangement.
Why do I always meet guys like you? You never met anyone like me.
Hey, Jase.
Hey.
Hey.
How are you? Good.
Oh, we're closing.
Kitchen's shut.
Alphonse, you remember Tracey.
Does the moon remember the sun? Does a tulip remember to flower in spring? Charmed, Mistress Tracey.
Any chance of getting a glass of shiraz for a thirsty traveller? Thanks, darling.
Feel like a bit of excitement tonight, mate? There's a guy owes me 20 grand.
Needs a bit of a touch-up.
Who? You know the Sports Bar? The boys don't want you making any more headlines.
You know that, don't you? I need a win, Jase.
I'm back in the game.
Alright? Are you in or what, paesano? What if he ain't there? Fuck it, we'll trash the place.
You want me to come too? No, this is man's work, Carl.
Go and park up and wait for us.
Yeah, alright.
Better off taking an early mark tonight, lads.
Fuck! Let's go.
Where's Alphonse? Just drive, fat boy! Come here, fuck ya! Come on! Take me on, fuck ya! Where are you going? Put it down, mate! Put it down.
Settle down! Settle down.
Down! Hey! Weapon down.
Just drop it.
You want it? You want it? Don't do anything stupid, Alphonse.
Come on, mate.
Just drop it, mate.
Huh? You know who I am? I'm the Prince, mate.
I'm the Prince.
Just stop it, OK? Good boy.
Get the fuck off me! Fucking liar! Senior Detective Steve Owen.
Leave it out.
Get off me! Get You fucks! I truly believe Alphonse Gangitano went to that club intending to inflict as much damage as possible.
The debt was just an excuse.
Why, I don't know.
Maybe he was just trying to silence the devil voices in his head.