worked for Judd's security firm. When Judd fell in love with Pascalle, Ted began hating him again. In the first two series' it was believed that Ted had Alzheimer's disease, but this was then revealed to be a brain tumor, which was surgically removed. In series 4 Ted marries Ngaire Munroe, the widow of one of Ted's old criminal associates, Lefty. Wayne Judd Wayne Judd (Kirk Torrance) (recurring series' 1–4) was initially a Detective Sergeant in the police force and primary antagonist of the show, who regularly investigated crimes in which the West family were suspected of involvement. He is in his forties. He fell in love with Cheryl in series 1, and ended up leaving the police force due to that. By series 3 they were partners. After leaving the police he worked as a private investigator in his own firm. Cheryl gave birth to his baby in series 5, only to have it die at birth. This and Cheryl's imprisonment in series 6 caused their relationship to suffer, and Judd fell in love with Pascalle. In the series final, they leave to be together for good. Recurring and notable cast and characters Eric Grady Eric Grady (Brian Sergent) is a long-time friend of the West family and one of Wolf's partners in crime. He is extremely sleazy and persistently attempts to sleep with Cheryl. He disappeared into hiding after series 2, due to Judd's ex-wife and cop Monica lying to him that she had told everyone he was a nark. He returned in series 5, and revealed that he had been hiding in Palmerston North, until he had come across Monica again there, who told him the truth to get back at Wayne and the Wests. In series 6 he becomes Van's flatmate. Jared Mason Jared "Munter" Mason (Tammy Davis) is Van West's best friend, and the husband of Kasey. Munter has been considered as part of the West family since primary school. Most of the West children refer to him as their half-brother, while Cheryl considers him as one of her children. He is a Tool Guy with Van, and helped him to start up the business. He was thought to be infertile for a short period, but Kasey since became pregnant and gave birth to their son, Hemi, in series 6. Caroline Darling Caroline Darling (Katrina Browne) is a teacher at Shadbolt High School, where she