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01x04 - Carnage

Episode transcripts for the TV show, "Liaison". Aired: February 24, 2023.*
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A high-stakes, contemporary thriller exploring how the mistakes of our past have the potential to destroy our future.

01x04 - Carnage

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- You can't stay.
- What?

- I'm sorry. I don't want my son...
- No problem, I'll leave.

Hello.

Mark Bolton is dead. He hung
himself in the bathroom.

What?

- It just happened.
- How is that possible?

- Can you come over?
- Everything okay?

- I'm on my way.
- Sorry about this.

- Thanks. I'll see you soon.
- See you soon.

Did something happen?

Yes. Mark Bolton, a British official,
just committed suicide in our office.

I'm sorry to hear
that. Did you know him?

No. Well, yes.
I'm the one who...

- I'm the one who's in charge of his file.
- I'm truly sorry.

- You all right?
- Jean-Marc, I have to go.

- Don't worry, don't worry, don't worry.
- I'm really sorry.

I'll let you leave first.
I'll be ready in five minutes.

Okay, I'll wait for you.

Oh, this cannot be happening.

- I... I'll be quick.
- Okay.

Let me know if there's anything
I can do for you, okay?

Okay.

I'm not really busy right now.

If it's serious and
you need, I don't know,

that I go grocery
shopping for you,

dont hesitate to call me,
Sabine. There's no problem.

You going to be okay?

Turn up the volume.

Yes, yes, thanks.

Please.

Sorry about that.

- You can leave.
- Hey.

- Call me if you need me, okay?
- Okay.

Good luck. Good luck.

Miss Rowdy, please show me where you
were standing when you saw the two men.

I was right here. In
front of the sink.

I told you that I wasn't feeling
well and I was hunched over.

I see. And...

Are you sure you would
be able to identify them

if your back was turned?

Listen...

I don't think Mark
k*lled himself.

I think this is m*rder.

A m*rder? At the Commission?

I see two unidentified men at the scene,
and yet you don't consider it a crime?

They wanted to scare me.

Sir, Miss Rowdy is very tired.

She'll answer your
questions later.

Yes, Mr. Vandermeer.
Okay, let's take a look.

Don't you see it's a conspiracy?

Come, Miss Rowdy.

- Didier?
- Yes?

Bolton is dead.

Calm down. It's not your fault.

I heard he was receiving payoffs
from private companies. Did you know?

Alison said she saw two men.
She says he was m*rder*d.

Oh, yeah? Did she
say that to the cops?

Of course!

Listen, don't worry about that woman. You
have absolutely nothing to do with it.

Now, if I told you that
Bolton was taking bribes,

you would have to report him
to the Anti-Fraud Office.

You can't overlook that.

But if the Anti-Fraud
Office investigates,

we won't be able
to sign with them.

Oh, well, yes. Rather
sad for the poor Brits.

But it's good news for Antropa.

Miss Rowdy!

You forgot this.

- It's not mine.
- You're right.

They k*lled Bolton.

Why are you telling me this?

Because I'm being used.

They k*lled him so the Anti-Fraud
Office would investigate him.

It'll take years. You'll never
be able to sign with the EU.

Only with them.

With whom? Who are these people?

No, leave. You have
to leave Brussels.

Don't try to find out.

The crash. It was them, right?

Do you have proof? Documents?

They monitor all
electronic communications.

If I help you, I'm dead.

Sabine...

Thank you.

I'm sorry. I misjudged you.

Gabriel. Don't trust him.

Who?

I saw you with him this evening.

He works for Antropa?

Antropa?

Oh, I... I meant...

Be careful, that's all.

Samir. Get up, get up.

- Here's your phone.
- And the credit card?

It's in my pocket.

Follow me.

- Should I take it out?
- Give me the card.

I'll watch. Okay?

I'll watch. Go ahead.

Be quick.

Go ahead.

INSERT YOUR BANK CARD.

Is it working?

AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY

What?

Did you withdraw the money?

What a con!

- Then, see you later.
- See you later.

Samir.

How are you, honey?

Gabriel, the man who
came to pick us up...

He's with the French government.

He wants to help us.

Why? What did he say to you?

You stole... You stole
information from people

and they are looking
for us. To k*ll us.

If they find us, they'll
k*ll all three of us.

Okay.

This man, can we trust him?

He's not alone. There's
a woman with him.

She works for the
English government.

They're taking good care of us.

Samir, we won't get
out of this on our own.

It may be a mistake, but
tell me where you are.

I'm very close to you now.

I'm in Dunkirk.

Dunkirk.

Here. You can give this
back to your girlfriend.

What the hell are
you doing with her?

I planted a bug in
her laptop. So what?

You know that she's the one
that prevented us from signing?

She's being controlled by
someone outside the Commission.

What's wrong?

My colleague, Bolton.

I was there when
they k*lled him.

You saw them? Really saw them?

You need to go back to
London, Alison. Right now.

I know they're preparing an attack
and that Samir is the key to all this,

and I'm supposed to run away?

Who do you take me for?
One of your b*tches?

What are you talking about?
Are you talking about Sabine?

Did you hear what I said? If
you stay here, you'll die.

Anyway, I'm leaving too.
Samir called, he's in Dunkirk.

Get ready, Myriam. We're
leaving in the morning.

Okay, fine.

I'm coming with you.

- No, I don't think so.
- But if I stay here, I'll be k*lled.

So I'd rather be with you.

I want to know everything
about that b*tch Alison Rowdy.

If we don't stop her,
we'll be in deep sh*t.

Alison Rowdy. Yes, I
checked her profile.

I expected her to
cause some problems.

Here.

I even have a copy of her
phone if you're interested.

Can I ask you a question?

Yes.

Why have you never
told me about Antropa?

I don't see why I
would have told you.

Well, because Antropa has
a reputation in my sector.

They sell hypersonic missiles,
spy satellites, and cybersecurity.

Of course, I'm interested.

And?

I want to know what I'm
getting myself into.

Or I'm calling off the mission.

It's classified information.

Did they promise you something?

I'll tell you.

The president believes
that Antropa could become

the first global exporter in
the military-industrial sector.

My mission is to use
any means necessary

to make sure the company
signs with Great Britain.

Which is totally ill*gal
according to European regulations.

Well, there you go.

No one can find out that France is
pushing for one of its private companies.

Very well.

Thank you for your explanation.

A gift.

With this, Alison Rowdy will
be your new best friend.

I don't work for Antropa, contrary
to what you're insinuating.

I work for France, which is
doing something it shouldn't be.

Jetliner 731, do you read?

Jetline 731, this is London
Control. Do you read?

Jetline 731, if you read this
transmission, squawk 7600.

And they've lost all comms?

Yes. Nothing on the
radio or transponder.

- When did this happen?
- Ten minutes ago.

How many passengers?

250, give or take.

Jesus Christ.

We don't have much time. It's
already three miles off course

and losing height over the city.

Where exactly?

On current trajectory, traffic
control has it coming down in EC4.

More or less on top
of Saint Paul's.

That's a code 37.

- Mayday. Mayday.
- Pull up.

Jetline 731. Do you read?

Air traffic control, we've
lost control of aircraft.

- Mayday. Can you read me?
- Jetline 731, do you read?

- Pull up.
- Mayday.

Air traffic control, we're
about to crash. Can you read me?

- Pull up.
- Mayday, mayday.

- Can you read me?
- That's enough.

- Jetline 7...
- Pull up. Pull up.

Increase height.

London Control, we
are reading you.

Climbing back up to 2,000 feet.

No idea what the
f*ck just happened.

The plane pretty
much just went nuts.

I've instructed the Air
Accident Investigation Branch

to begin immediately an
inquiry into these events.

And we've respectfully asked
the media to refrain from...

You getting this, Alison?

- Yes.
- Until we have the AAIB's report.

Minister. Can you
confirm, Minister,

whether there's any suspicion of
a link between today's incident

and the recent cyberattacks
on the Thames Barrier,

Network Rail and
the National Grid?

And that is exactly the kind of
question that I've just spoken about.

No, there is no
evidence of any...

- People are scared.
- Thank you.

And beginning to understand
just how powerless we are.

What's the PM saying?

Bugger all. PM.

Covering his arse.

Toby. Nice of you to join us.

Richard, what the f*ck?

I don't know what you think you're
playing at, but enough is enough.

People need to feel protected.

You should have more
faith in the public, Toby.

What world are you
living in, Richard?

Room service.

Darling.

You're decent?

Come.

Excuse me, madam.

My God.

I wonder why they didn't
go through with it.

Because they're not
actual t*rrorists.

Of course you know more.

You okay?

Thank you for being here for me.

What's up with you?

Hobbs is downstairs.

You traveled together?

Well, she was coming to deal with the
Belgians over Bolton's death, and...

Well, she needed to speak
to you about something.

What's going on here, Albert?

I'll be out of the
room in ten minutes.

So what is it?

Darling, you need
to speak to her.

Glad you came.

Gleason is ordering me

to sign a cybersecurity
contract with a private company.

They're talking to a
firm called Antropa.

Antropa?

Well, I spoke to someone this
morning who implied a link

between them and the attacks.

Who?

I can't say, but it's
worth looking into.

Okay, I'll try and buy you some
time. We don't have much left.

Our only hope is the Syrian,
so I'm counting on you.

Okay. Great.

- So you wanted to talk to me?
- Yes.

The two men you saw when Bolton
was k*lled, was one Delage?

No, I would have
recognized Delage.

And have you had any contact
with him since you've been here?

Why on earth would I have
had any contact with him?

CCTV from the hospital
on the day of the crash

shows you in Walid
Hamza's room with Delage.

What?

Hang on? I...

I was on a call with Richard and, yes,
there was a man in the room, a nurse.

- Doing what?
- Changing Hamza's IV bag.

That was Delage?

Do you know the odds of you
running into him by accident?

- So what are you saying?
- Alison.

Hold on. What is it you're
accusing me of, Detective?

NEW MESSAGE - GABRIEL: YOU
COMING? NOON. PLACE DU CONGRÈS

You know what? I need
to go to the morgue.

I have to get Bolton's
autopsy results.

I can't stop it. It won't stop!

And look, here's a truck.

It's a sheriff's badge!

- Pierre?
- Mommy's here.

- Go show your truck to mommy.
- Can I see your truck?

It's really pretty.

It's beautiful!

You could've given
me a heads up.

Yes, but they gave me a last-minute
appointment in Brussels.

It gave me an
opportunity to see him.

Isn't that right?

Helena.

Come on. Let's play some more.

Let's sit down and play quietly.

You're upset, aren't you?

You know what you're going
to do? Go see a doctor,

and tell them that
you're traumatized.

Then ask them to transfer
you to another department.

You want me to
change departments?

You need to progress your career.
Especially after what you've gone through.

What's your security
clearance? Level one, right?

Yes, the maximum.

If you have access to top
secret Commission documents,

don't settle for less.

Honey, high-level EU security
clearance is worth a lot of money.

You're completely insane!
That's enough, Didier. Enough.

You're using me. You're using
your son. You're disgusting.

- I'm not forcing you. I just want...
- You are forcing me!

You're important to me.
You're the father of my child.

But find someone else to do
your dirty work. I'm done.

Well, get some rest. We'll
talk about it again tonight.

You good?

Yes.

Thanks be to God.

Hello.

The people tracking
Samir will never give up.

We have to fake his death,
or this'll never end.

You have to figure out
something credible.

I'm counting on you.

Okay. All right.

Right here on your left.
Right here, please.

Okay.

- Thank you, keep the change.
- Thank you.

Tell me, you're not in contact
with Alison anymore, right?

No.

If she tries to get in contact
with you, don't answer, okay?

Don't go near her,
you understand?

Understood.

- What's that?
- Scrambler.

How are we going
to contact Samir?

Well, we'll disconnect
it when we call him.

Welcome to Antropa.

Welcome to Antropa.

What is this sh*t, Bob?

It's almost over.

The Brits are so afraid that
they decided to sign with us.

The issue is that Alison
Rowdy saw your K*llers.

- So she got the picture.
- She has no power.

She has lots of influence. I
guarantee she could ruin everything.

We'll silence her.

Like Bolton? Bravo,
that's a great idea.

Do you know who her father is?

General Jack Rowdy, formerly
with the British Special Forces.

Ten years as the head
of NATO in Paris.

He left the army during the Iraq w*r
to settle in France. He writes books.

He's a mentor and
friend of Richard Banks.

People say that without Rowdy's influence,
Banks would have never become minister.

So you can imagine what they would do
if anything were to happen to Alison.

Do you have any
other ideas then?

This.

All good?

What are we going to
do once we find Samir?

I want him to open
that f*cking USB key

so I can give it to Banks
and avoid a disaster.

And prove that I wasn't with
you to betray my country.

Okay.

And you? Are you with
me or against me?

Against you.

All up against you.

You like pissing
me off, don't you?

Me? Oh, not at all.

DUNKIRK STATION

Look, over there.

That must be Samir's friend.

- Yeah.
- Richard,

I think I found Samir.

Got him with you?

I will in about two minutes.

Krimo.

- Krimo. What happened?
- You can come out.

You can come out. Don't worry.

- Be careful, okay?
- Okay, okay.

- Where are you?
- Dunkirk.

Gonna make it to your father's?

- Yes.
- Okay.

Okay, then. You...
Go to your dad's.

And I'll get a team
there right away, okay?

Richard.

Samir is on Antropa's k*ll list.

And I'm pretty sure I am too.

Just...

Just go to your father's, all right? I'll
phone him and say you're on your way.

Okay.

Aha!

Myriam! Myriam!

Am I dreaming?

Thank God you're okay.

Myriam.

Hurry up.

Samir. How are you? Let's go.

Come on.

- Come, come.
- Where?

Just come. Come, come.

- Who is this guy?
- Come here!

- Do you know him?
- Yes, I know him. Come.

What the hell is he
doing? Come on, come on.

- Who's that?
- Don't worry.

- Hello, darling.
- Hello, Dad.

Still alive.

And this must be Samir.

Hi.

Jack, huh?

Beautiful house.

You're very welcome.

A little too exposed.

Samir won't be safe here.

How safe does he need?

So, how's Banks? Still
a grouchy old git?

- Pretty much.
- He ever gives you a hard time?

Nobody gives me
a hard time, Dad.

Here we go.

This way.

Thank you, darling.

Everything you need.

Bed, shower, lavatory.

- Make yourself at home.
- No, no, sir. I can't stay here.

You want to leave?
Give us back the money.

If you want to get out, you can.

If you need anything, call me.

So what's he got you
involved in this time?

- Dad...
- Oh, come on, sweetheart.

One minute he's an eco-warrior. The
next, he's some sort of government agent.

Jack's not happy?

20 years on, he's still hanging
around like a bad smell.

Okay, can we not?

Dad, call Richard.

Tell him everything is fine. We've got
Samir and we're waiting for his team.

All right?

- Hello?
- Hey.

Alison.

What number is this?
Where the hell are you?

I just wanted to let
you know I'm okay.

Why did you run off?

Hobbs is convinced
you're a suspect.

- What do you think?
- I...

Listen, just tell
me where you are.

- Alison?
- Yes.

Alison.

Good evening.

You're a bit late,
don't you think?

For me? Are you sure?

FRENCH REPUBLIC DGSE

DIRECTORATE-GENERAL
FOR EXTERNAL SECURITY

Nuclear power, no thanks!

Hurry up, they're
coming. Here's your bag.

Come on, guys!

Nuclear power, no thanks!

Let's fight and push forward!

What are you going
to do about it?

- What's wrong with you?
- Don't touch me like that!

Hello?

Yes, I understand. Who
are you, b*stard, anyway?

Listen.

Any idea who I am?

You think you can call me in
my own home and blackmail me?

I'll tell you what will happen
now. I'm going to call...

Dad, I was wond...

What are you doing?

I'm not senile.

And I'm not relying on
that pathetic w*r dog.

- He's on our side.
- He's on his own bloody side.

I don't want you getting
shot for nothing.

That's not Samir in there.

He's a migrant.

We paid him to be a decoy.

So where's the real Samir?

On a boat near Dunkirk. Gabriel
knows some people there.

And you trust this man?

After what you did to him?

I'm trying to make up for what I
did. Don't take that away from me.

Thank you.

That smells good!

Here.

Give this to Samir, please.

So come on. What's the
real reason you're here?

Revenge?

Redemption?

Show us who we sacrificed?

So you admit that's
what you did?

Actually, it was Alison
who made the accusation.

- It was your idea.
- Still, you defend her.

You knew it was me.

I was nowhere near Nathalie
when this happened.

- And still you...
- What?

I protected my daughter
like any father would.

Her happiness is the only
thing that matters to me.

Does she really
look happy to you?

Did you know she was pregnant
when I took her back to England?

He loves it.
Compliments to the chef.

Dad, come and have
something to eat.

Tell me. Your father just
said you were pregnant

the last time we saw
each other. Is that true?

I thought he knew.

Why would he?

It's nobody's business but mine.

Back in a minute.

What is he doing?

What did you tell him?

Gabriel.

I've told you, the
Syrian's not here.

Leave my daughter out of this.

- Do you hear me?
- Those aren't Banks' men.

Go check on Krimo to make sure he does
nothing stupid. Hurry up. Quickly!

I'm warning you.

I am a former deputy supreme
commander of NATO and I am armed!

Come on. Come on.
Look. Your father.

- Look.
- f*ck off, Delage.

- I can handle this.
- What just happened?

- General.
- Oh, sh*t.

Hey! Alison!

General. General. Don't
go there. Come back.

They know who I am.

They don't give a f*ck about
who you are. Come, I said.

Delage, don't push me.

Listen, I know those
guys more than you do.

- They're going to slaughter us. Come!
- Dad!

You got us into
this mess, Delage.

- Now you mind your own f*cking business.
- Dad!

No! No.

No. No!

- Go, go, go!
- Behind you.

Come on, come on.

- Let go of me!
- Hurry up!

Quick!

Come in!

Come in!

Close the f*cking door!

What's going on?