The episode opens in a flashback with young Hat (Bella Ridgway) being questioned about the night young Tess (Mikaela Binns-Rorke) was sexually assaulted. Hat claims young Joey Calley (David Howell) was with her while she worked the bar and young Trevor (Shane Osborne) was downstairs. She says Joey was downstairs replacing the keg for 20 minutes. She reminds Detective Clemens (Les Hill) of Joey helping Tess get a taxi. In another flashback, young Mark (Alan Dalziel) and young Hat overhear young Trevor blame young Joe and a “drunken slag” for nearly putting their lot at risk. He reminds Joey of telling him that they were coming. Back to the first flashback, Clemens asks Hat if she has ever seen the Calleys involved in inappropriate sexual behavior. She says they are guys.

Train Station, Tess (Jodie Whittaker) tells Hat (Yael Stone) to not claim the legal action is for her. She vows to never deny her rape to get the “One Night” novel removed from the market. She points out that Simone (Nicole Da Silva) wrote the book in her own version. Hat gives Tess her witness statement. In a flashback, young Hat tells Clemens that the Calleys are involved in heroin trafficking. She claims heroine was in the kegs. Back to the present, Tess says when she got the dress back, the evidence bag was unsealed because the police never sent it to a lab. Simone and Hat board the train while Tess walks away. A short time later, Hat tells Simone that she is trying to protect them. Simone accuses Hat of trying to silence her by getting her novel off the market. Hat warns of the risk if Trevor realizes it is him in the novel. Simone asks if she is supposed to protect a rapist. Simone assures her that she will never forget. Hat reminds her that she never witnessed the rape.

Mary Calley (Noni Hazlehurst) asks Jason Calley if he is glad Trevor (Erroll Shand) is back. Jason comments on Trevor’s prison tattoos. Trevor denies being into “self-harm” before informing him of his plan to show him how the bar operates. Mary suggests Trevor work on the books for the pub. Joey boasts of their books being clean. Accusing Joey of still being selfish, Trevor claims to have taken the fall for him. As Joey walks away, Trevor tells him that Joey used to put his penis on Mary’s shoulder. Denying the allegation, Joey blames it on Trevor. After Joey and Jason leave, Mary urges Trevor to get along with Joey. Trevor vows to not let him take his pub and his son, Jason.

Attorney Baris (Wadih Dona), Hat, Simone, Lindy, and Andrew Sharma (Chum Ehelepola), meet to discuss “One Night.” The mediator (Anthony Brandon Wong) informs Hat that the publisher agrees to remove any future reference to the character in question. Hat demands existing and future editions “pulped.” He assures her that no book will be pulped. He informs her of the publisher’s no-admission payment offer in exchange for a release from any future claims. Baris urges her to accept the deal. Elsewhere, Ruth (Nat Buchanan) suggests deleting the barmaid character. Simone threatens to go public as the author if they refuse to add her name as the author.

Tess points out Lily’s (Harper Simon) mum as Tess walks down the road. Joey rushes over to Tess. She refuses to talk to him before hurriedly walking away.

Hat’s Freedom of Information Request for Trevor is denied. She calls South Coast Regional Police to speak with Detective Clemens. The lady informs her of Clemens’ retirement. Hat admits to giving evidence against a man who later pled guilty and is now out on release. Frightened, she slams down the phone when she suspects there are security concerns.

The Ocean View Pub – Trevor discovers Joey’s copy of “One Night” in his truck. He looks up to see Jason and Lily laughing on a nearby bench.

Tess tells Harry Ellis that she will pay whatever it costs.

Mary tries to convince Joey to hire Trevor at the pub but he refuses. She says he has a family and a house. He assures her that they worked hard, even though, he rarely gets to see his children. She orders him to put Trevor to work. Later, Joey finds Trevor reading “One Night.” Trevor urges him to do something about it when a physical dispute ensues. The patrons watch as Jody punches and shoves Trevor when Bec intervenes.

Hat informs Mark (Damien Strouthos) of her Freedom of Information Request being denied. He suggests it was there to protect her. She assures him that the police are protecting themselves while Trevor is a free man. He tells her to speak with Trevor. She asks him to take the kids to her mum’s house.

After reading “One Night,” Mary denies Trevor and Jody were involved in the sexual assault.

Hat and Laura discuss “One Night.” Laura says the Calleys were drug trafficking before suggesting the author knew it. Hat denies any knowledge of the drug trafficking. After Laura walks away, Trevor approaches to speak with Hat. While speaking to Hat’s son, Raf, he says Jason was about his age when he visited him in prison. He tells her that Jason’s mum, Deb overdosed while he was inside. Seeing Trevor with Hat, Mark approaches the booth. As he prepares to leave with Raf, Trevor says Hat gives a good massage. Trevor claims Hat like Joey who liked Tess until he had her before taking a seat on a nearby bench. She looks over to see him with Simone’s novel.

Hat is on her laptop when Trevor shows up unexpectedly. He asks who squilled on him. Trying to hide her witness statement, she suggests it was the bikers. Running a pen through her hair, he asks if Mark takes care of her. She says he will be home any second now. While restraining her, he says the woman on the cover of the novel looks like her. He threatens to make her life miserable like his if he finds out she wrote the book. Before leaving, he comments on the time Mark spends at the barista. Distraught, she calls Mark to tell him to take the kids to his sister’s house in Sydney.

At a church, Hat reminds Clemens of how she provided evidence in 2002 that led to Trevor’s arrest. She informs him of Trevor threatening her and her family. He claims the police never utilized her evidence because someone upstairs ordered them to stand down. She accuses him of dumping her witness statement and Tess’ rape allegations. He assures her that he did what he could but it was out of his hands. He says the locals painted him as the guy who never care about a girl being raped. He questions why Trevor went to prison but not Joey. He asks, “Why didn’t you.”

Hat calls Baris to ask where to get information on a 2002 search warrant for The Ocean View Pub in Coalcliff, New South Wales.

Mary informs Trevor and Joey of Harry Ellis’ offer to buy the pub. Joey says it is not for sale. She reminds him of the pub belonging to her.

Tess tells Vicki (Kat Stewart) that they are going to buy The Ocean View Pub and torch it. The episode ends.

 

One Night Review

Young Hat provides a witness statement against Trevor. She claims the pub is trafficking heroin. Fresh out of prison, Trevor threatens to harm Hat and her children if he finds out she wrote “One Night.” She speaks a retired Detective Clemens about her 2002 witness statement. He claims her evidence didn’t contribute to Trevor’s incarceration. Someone higher up forced him to shut down the rape case. He questions why she and Joey didn’t go down with Trevor.

Tess plans to buy The Ocean View and torch it. Mary contemplates selling it because Trevor and Joey can’t get along.

Hat’s attempt to have Simone’s book taken off the shelf fails. The publishing company agrees to edit the book. Simone threatens to go public about her writing “One Night” if the publisher doesn’t identify her as the author.

While a difficult role, Erroll Shand brings Trevor to life perfectly. At times, I feared for Hat’s life.

The episode deserves a 5.5. Get more One Night recaps here. Support Reel Mockery by clicking the link. Our onsite advertising is affordable, learn more by reaching out to our customer support.