Rotten Apple (Part 2)
Episode 5.41 (211)
November 25, 1998
Written by Rachel Lewis
Directed by Richard Sarell
When a vital piece of videotape evidence goes missing from the station, Tom has to face the unpleasant prospect that one of his team might be corrupt. As the accusations fly, Monica Draper arrives to conduct an investigation. Both Adam and Dash comes under scrutiny — both have a connection to the case and both had the means and opportunity. The stolen videotape incriminates Dash's ex-teacher — a woman who had a profound influence on Dash and convinced her to join the force. Could Dash have acted to protect her mentor?
Adam's close connection to local businessman and politician Doug Healy also makes him a suspect. Did Doug pay Adam to break into the station and steal the evidence? The case against Adam looks particularly grim when Dash discovers the stolen videotape in his car. He insists the evidence was planted by Healy and the Heelers want to believe him, but the seeds of doubt have been sown.
Meanwhile, a burglary victim reveals that not only is his stereo missing but $250 in cash. When the Heelers bring in a young girl she admits to stealing the stereo but denies knowing anything about the missing money. The Heelers are stunned when the furious victim accuses the Heelers of pocketing his money. Soon after, Dash can't help but ask questions when Adam pays $250 cash to buy her a present.
The pressure of the investigation creates an atmosphere of suspicion which threatens to split the close-knit Heelers apart and fears mounts that Adam may be corrupt. Even after Monica Draper discovers Doug Healy stole the videotape from the station and Adam is exonerated, the Heelers still feel lingering doubts about their colleague. PJ investigates and discovers that not all of Adam's dealings have been above board — his car is a stolen "rebirth" job. Not only that, but he can prove Adam knew it was stolen and chose to keep it quiet. Adam is feeling the pressure and when Tom confronts him with the matter of the stolen money, Adam lashes out and takes a swing at Tom. His career is over.
Guest Starring: Sean Scully as Doug Healy, Catherine Wilkin as Sally Downie, Peta Doodson as Monica Draper, Nadja Kostich as Claire Burnett, John Ridley as Bryce Richards, Gary Waddell as Mike Thompson, Neil Vinson as Lachlan Healy, Tracey Jeffery as Kylie Roberts, Paul Teiwes as Barman Sam, Rhen Sandner as Jessica Healy
Note: final episode as a regular for Damian Walshe-Howling
(encoded with Handbrake - Blue Heelers - from Complete Sixth Season DVD - the early years)
Duration: approximately 45 minutes
Aspect ratio: 4:3 standard
Audio: linear hi-fi/stereo
Size: 414MB
Video format: MPEG-4 (MP4)
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