Ep 17. A Gift From God

In Blue Heelers season 4 episode 17 titled "A Gift From God", the police officers of Mt. Thomas investigate the death of a young woman whose body is found in a river. The team is shocked when they discover that the victim is heavily pregnant and was carrying twins.

As they begin to question the people in the woman's life, they discover a web of deceit and betrayal. The victim's boyfriend, a notorious local criminal, becomes the prime suspect but their investigation reveals other possible suspects as well.

Meanwhile, the police officers discover a homeless man sleeping rough near the station. Initially, they try to move him on, but when they discover that he is a former detective who has fallen on hard times, they take him in and give him odd jobs around the station.

As the investigation unfolds, the victim's twin babies are born prematurely and are taken to the hospital where they are fighting for their lives. The police officers are determined to find justice for the young woman and to bring her killer to justice.

Throughout the episode, there are moments of suspense and drama as the police officers race against time to solve the case and save the lives of the twin babies. Their investigation takes them on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and reveals the darker side of human nature.

As the episode draws to a close, the police officers finally piece together the evidence and are able to arrest the culprit. The homeless man who has been helping them at the station also proves to be a valuable ally, using his past investigative skills to crack the case.

In the end, justice is served, and the police officers are left to reflect on the tragedies of life and the importance of seeking justice for the vulnerable members of society. The episode ends with a poignant scene as the police officers stand outside the hospital, watching the twin babies fight for their lives, reminding the audience of the fragility of life and the importance of supporting each other in times of need.