King of Hearts

Episode 5.09 (179)
April 15, 1998
Written by Ysabelle Dean
Directed by Steve Mann

On the pretence of continuing their investigation into a farm vandalism case, Adam and Dash spy Nick having some trouble handing Zoe a ring box. Dash and Adam strain to see whether or not she accepts the ring but their view is obstructed. Could Nick be getting married?The Heelers' speculations about the probability of coming nuptials are interrupted by a distressing call. Zoe's horse has been hit by a car. Rushing out to the scene, Zoe is beside herself, wanting to put the horse out of its misery herself. Nick convinces her to put her target pistol down and leave it to the vet.

Zoe's grief over the death of her horse is amplified when she is told that during the course of the Heelers' investigation they have spoken to a man at her home who claims to be her boyfriend, a Mr. Martin Bridport. Zoe flies into a rage — Martin had no right to be at her place, and he killed her horse! Martin denies everything but Zoe is adamant, her ex-boyfriend is the culprit. Martin seems to be confused about the relationship with Zoe claiming that they are still lovers yet Zoe insists that it was over two years ago. None of this impresses Nick.

In an attempt to smooth things over between them, Nick takes Zoe to a meal at the Imperial. But they are met again by Martin, who is apparently determined to prove that Zoe is his. Nick loses his temper with Zoe's smarmy ex but is stopped from assaulting him by the arrival of the other Heelers. Next morning PJ is awaken by a call from Nick, he is at Zoe's property and Martin Bridport is dead.

Homicide is called in and it doesn't look good for either Nick or Zoe. They were the first people at the scene of the crime and there is the matter of Zoe's missing target pistol. On top of all this Nick is refusing to co-operate with the Homicide detectives or even the other Heelers. Just why is he keeping his mouth so firmly shut is eluding everyone. Is he doing it for Zoe or did he pull the trigger?

The Heelers begin an exhaustive and difficult investigation into what really happened the night of Martin's death? Who is protecting whom? Can the truth come out without either Zoe or Nick being found guilty? And if innocent, will Nick be able to continue as a copper? Certainly this will be the greatest test Nick and Zoe have ever faced. Are Nick's plans for marriage now irretrievable?

Guest Starring: Karen Davitt as Dr. Zoe Hamilton, Peter O'Brien as Martin Bridport, Nick Hooper as Billy Wade, Jeremy Dridan as Nat 'Foss' Foster, Stephen Curry as Eddie Dodds, Fred Barker as Frank Wade, Kevin Hopkins as Det. Stan Lazar, Scott Menielly as Sen. Det. Green, Tee O'Neil as Hayley Coburn, Colin Duckworth as Tibor Kerenyi, Barbara Burder as Mrs Whintle, Sophie Lampel as Hayley

Duration: approximately 45 minutes
Aspect ratio: 4:3 standard
Audio: linear hi-fi/stereo
Size: 396MB
Video format: MPEG-4 (MP4)

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