Jack Lawson

Often called a 'simple' man, Lawson joined the Mt Thomas team as a young up-start. He immediately became close friends with Jo, and appeared to fit in well from the beginning. Lawson's character was a little bland... but then so was the show during his time there. His beloved horse, Matilda, featured in many episodes. Late in his tenure on the program, Jack emotionally sold the mare after becoming paraplegic. This was a rough time for Lawson and all of his fans - after investigating a drug dealer, Lawson was hot on his heels before being shot in the back. The bullet, which was lodged in place, caused him to lose movement below his waist. On the beginning episode of 2001, Lawson could miraculously walk again. It was disappointing that the writers left this storyline dangling as the major year-end climax and then let it go straight away in the new season. Jack's sudden departure from the program was perhaps the greatest moment this year! In a surprising twist, Lawson left a suspect in a drug dealing investigation drop to his death from the tower. Unfortunately for Lawson, the man was not the guilty party, and Jack is now serving a lengthy jail sentence for manslaughter.