Ep 23. Without Intent

In Blue Heelers season 2 episode 23 titled "Without Intent," the Small Claims Court is in session in Mount Thomas, and Magistrate Maria Peretti presides over a session. Martin Tregonning, who is representing himself, is pursuing a claim against Grady Turner and believes that Turner stole his welding equipment. Turner denies stealing the merchandise and claims Tregonning lent him the tools. Sergeant Tom Croydon is chosen to investigate the case and tries to gather evidence by speaking with the parties involved. However, Tregonning has a history of being difficult to deal with, and Turner is a roofer who has suffered a head injury, making it tough to understand what happened. Despite the obstacles, Croydon is determined to seek the truth.

Meanwhile, Constable Wayne Patterson is involved in a minor car accident in Mount Thomas with a woman named Janice. Janice and Wayne exchange their insurance information, and Patterson believes that the accident was Janice's fault. However, he becomes increasingly suspicious of her, and his views are reinforced after retrieving her driver's license data and discovering a history of driving accidents. Wayne feels guilty about being quick to accuse her and apologizes, but Janice disappears, causing Patterson to worry. Concerned that he may have wrongly accused her, Wayne seeks help from his colleagues to locate Janice and find out what happened to her.

In addition, Constable Maggie Doyle discovers that her parents are on vacation, and she receives a surprise visit from her sister, who is looking for a place to stay. Maggie is delighted to see her sister but quickly realizes that she is in trouble with a gang of bikers. Maggie's sister begs her to keep her whereabouts to herself, which Maggie agrees to. However, Maggie's sister's problems escalate, and she ends up in the hospital after being attacked by the bikers. Maggie feels guilty about not telling her colleagues that her sister was in town, and she seeks their help to find the bikers and bring them to justice.

As the episode progresses, the cases start to converge, and the Small Claims Court hearing takes a surprising turn. Martin Tregonning's case takes an unexpected twist when new evidence comes to light, resulting in a frantic search for Grady Turner. Meanwhile, Wayne and Maggie both get closer to the truth in their ongoing investigations, and their cases combined create a fascinating conclusion as they try to solve all the crimes in Mount Thomas.

Overall, Blue Heelers season 2 episode 23 is a thrilling crime drama that keeps the viewer engaged. It seamlessly intertwines three separate stories, each with its twists and turns, and brings them together in a satisfying solution. The strong performances by the cast, especially by Grant Bowler as Sergeant Tom Croydon and Lisa McCune as Constable Maggie Doyle, add depth to the episode. The show's engaging storytelling and fast-paced action make it a must-watch for crime drama fans.