Good morning. Why haven’t you answered your phone? I didn’t hear it ring. What’s going on? Joel’s coming over—he says he’s already here. Just a moment.

Hello, ladies. You need to leave. I just want to speak with the mother of my child. I don’t want to engage with either of you. How dare you report Lawrence to the police after everything he’s done to her?

I did it for Frankie.

What are you talking about? You were using drugs and trying to terminate the pregnancy. Stop making those accusations; you don’t know how I manage to sleep at night.

Joel, I’m applying for full custody of Frankie once he’s out of the hospital. I’ve already instructed my solicitors.

What? You’re only doing this to get back at Lauren. You don’t really care about Frankie.

That’s not true. I love my son and want to ensure he’s safe.

That’s a lie, and you know it. Thanks to you, I can’t see my daughter, so I’m determined to keep Frankie. Stay away from my child, do you hear me?

I’m sorry, Lauren, but you’ve shown that you’re an unfit mother. Frankie will be better off with me.

Leave now. See you later.

Don’t listen to Joel. You’re a great mom. I can’t handle this on top of everything else. I’ll deal with it.

No, you won’t. Joel blames me for him losing Emily because of you. But she would have discovered Joel’s actions anyway. Now he wants Frankie as a replacement.

I know you’re upset.

Yes, I am, and I’m tired of you interfering.

Lauren, you’re being unfair.

I don’t care, Dee-Dee. None of this is my fault. You slept with my fiancé and had his baby.

I’m sorry. I’ve been trying my best to help you. I never asked you to. Just go.

Dee-Dee, leave me alone. Hello, Diana Bailey here to see Mr. Walock. I have an appointment.

Please take a seat. I’ll let him know you’re here.

Miss Bailey, it’s nice to meet you.

Great to meet you too. Thank you for seeing me on such short notice.

No problem. I’m interested in your proposal.

Actually, I have to confess that I don’t have a proposal.

So why are you here?

It’s about one of your employees, Joel Daring.

As you know, I can’t discuss current or former employees.

I understand, but this is serious. Joel has been arrested for GBH against a young woman he was representing.

I’m afraid I don’t know anything about that. But you might know if he had any similar issues while working here.

I heard what you said, but I’m not leaving until you give me some information. Was Joel involved in an affair while he worked here?

I understand he may have had marital issues.

Was the affair with someone who worked here?

Not that I’m aware of.

Perhaps it was with a client?

Highly unlikely. Joel was a dedicated professional and a valued asset to this firm.

Why did he leave?

He sought new challenges and better pay, the usual reasons.

Was he ever in trouble or received any complaints?

No. I’m sorry, but I have another meeting soon.

Thanks for seeing me, and I apologize for the false pretenses.

It’s fine. I just had someone here asking uncomfortable questions. You need to stop prying into other people’s affairs.

What are you talking about now?

I heard about your visit to WC Cots. What did you expect to find?

I know about Joel’s affair with Emily.

That’s old news and not illegal. How old was this affair?

Lauren was younger.

Were you representing her too?

No. It was a mistake, just like the affair with Lauren. I regret both.

You have secrets, and I’m going to uncover them.

There’s nothing to find. Stop the harassment, or I’ll have to take action.

You’re threatening me?

No, not at all. What do you think I am—a liar, abuser, attempted murderer?

You need to back off, or I’ll report your dad and uncle’s insider trading activities. I’ve kept quiet because of our relationship, but if that’s over…

Is he giving you trouble?

No, we were just talking.

Shame. I’d love an excuse to arrest you again.

Well, I must be off. I enjoyed our chat; it was quite informative. Just remember to maintain a work-life balance.

Your threats are unsettling.

I’m a concerned dad. Look at the business—are the women involved happy?

Respectfully, dad, stop. This is serious.

Detective, there’s a tip-off about you, your dad, and your uncle being involved in insider trading.

Alleged insider trading. Joel, my brother’s in trouble. Can we go to R?

Yes. What on earth is Joel planning?

Operation Take Down Dee-Dee.