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Reaching first level defense.

Second level.

Here we go.

Now we're hitting the rapid.

Damn. Told you weather comm would be one tough mother.

Have faith, Dimitri. You're one of a kind.

When I was a boy, before weather control, government herded the poor into

towns.

A big storm hit.

Our shack just caved in.

I couldn't see, couldn't breathe.

Thunder pounding my bones.

It's the devil, I thought, riding me.

We're in.

Three -piece suit, 400 credits.

This is an expense account cardigan, not a Christmas one. It was in the light of

duty. I was chafing a perpetrator.

What, you ever tried the laundry?

It was trashed, okay? Laser burns, boot marks, the dog even chewed it.

But I got the guy, okay?

That was a close one. I don't remember hearing about Weathercon making rain

today. You kidding me? You mean they didn't clear it with you first?

What the hell's going on here?

Someone is cutting in on our broadcast frequency.

Volume up.

What you're seeing is just a demonstration of our power.

Labyrinth now controls weather calm.

And the weather.

Even now, climactic forces are building in the Atlantic.

Tomorrow, your coastal cities will be battered by tempests.

The next day, it will be like the wrath of God.

A list is being relayed to your government of countries where your

unwanted guests.

Those troops must be removed or a hard rain is going to fall.

A very hard rain.

Lay an initial target.

How long for the effects to manifest?

It's less than an hour.

Just a taste.

Then we feed them the whole meal.

The second target. It's just to threaten them, right?

I mean, it'll be five times any storm they've ever seen. They've scattered the

people's armies to the winds.

IRA, Jihad, Western States, CADRA, all gone.

They thought Labyrinth was a memory, too.

But some of us held fast.

I'll let you in on something.

I hope they don't meet our demands.

Then they'll be exposed at last.

And we can write our name in lightning.

Mid -Atlantic winds have passed 110.

Major chop.

Like the man said, it's going to be the worst storm since the Old Testament.

Ever notice how science is a real knack for screwing things up?

Two centuries ago, your ancestors starved because they couldn't get

Thanks to WeatherCon, we can direct rainfall so no one will starve.

Until terrorists grab hold of it.

Why have you graced us with your presence, Miss Grout?

Shouldn't you and your government suits be huddled together trying to figure out

a way to get WeatherCon back online?

GSS is on top of it. Labyrinths run an infinity sequence to reroute the grid.

You're locked out without the key.

Well, that's classified. How did you... She's gifted.

And late filing the Sumatra brief. So, I think I like that on a compliment.

Which brings us back to why are you here? Someone at the agency mentioned

Yeltsin Grad.

I say it's a dead lead. Alec was there years ago, but my superior disagreed and

insisted on someone with special knowledge.

Special knowledge?

And since, unfortunately, I've had dealings with you,

I'm assigned as liaison.

Let's see if I got this right.

You're asking for my help.

Or are you just yanking my chain?

Obviously, I haven't made myself clear to you, Cardigan.

I'm here because I was ordered to be here. To make use of my special skills?

Not skills.

Knowledge.

To help with your new partner.

Leanna Cruz.

The only member of Labyrinth ever taken alive.

What did she do?

Smuggled components for the Chicago Maglev explosion.

42 people died.

She pulled a 50 -year term.

In my fingers.

I can't feel my fingers.

Synaptic reconnection takes about an hour or two.

Grout. GSS.

This is Cardigan.

You've been thawed for just one reason.

Labyrinth has instigated a crisis situation.

Come with us now. Help find Alex Seeger.

And we will save serious time off your sentence.

Yes or no?

Wait, you can't just pull someone after five years of deep sleep.

I haven't had time to recondition her.

The physical and psychological trauma that will ensue is... Freezer burn?

Yes, that's right.

She seems to think that you're not ready to walk out of here.

Maybe I agree with her.

So if you want to bow out now... No, I'm in.

I'll get her clothes.

Why should I believe that you're going to roll your boss over and play

Alec never helped me.

He didn't even try.

I'm on my own.

What's that?

Tracking device.

To help keep you safe.

What you're putting her through, you have no idea.

Maybe I do.

Ah, Yeltengrad.

The sewer of my childhood.

Do what I tell you to do.

You don't make a move without asking.

Play it straight with me.

Any questions?

Yeah, is this good with women?

Not always. Welcome to Yeltengrad. Please insert passports here.

Thank you.

Henry and Arlena Davenport.

Purpose of visit?

Rest and relaxation.

Have you any fruit, animal, or lethal weapons to declare?

No, just here on vacation.

He's got a plasma pistol and a needle gun. One plasma pistol, one needle gun.

Have you any fission or bacteriological weapons?

Nope.

Very good. Path approved.

Thank you. Please step forward.

Welcome to Yeltsin Grand.

Please, sir.

I'm cold.

What's happening?

All right, let's freeze it, Brian.

Come over here.

Just sit down for a second.

Just keep moving your hands, all right? Just keep moving your hands. You've got

to keep your butt... Okay, I don't want to sit anymore.

Let's just get on with it, okay?

Give me a second.

Give me a second. You have to set up a little date for us, remember?

Yeah.

Yeah, with some street wiper who doesn't even know us.

And you think he's going to tell us where Alec is, huh? Yeah, we'll see what

he's got to say, okay?

I'd say that's him now.

Jackson Magritte?

What's real, man?

Call me Happy Jack.

Is that for real?

That's just part of your outfit.

Tech's perfectly legal here.

I just keep it on a low buzz to maintain my cordial mood.

So, what can I do you for?

I'm looking for Alex Seeger.

He only likes to see his friends.

Well, that's why I brought her.

Why, it's Leanna Cruz.

Aren't you pulling cold time?

Well, my boss opened some doors for her, so maybe she could open some for us.

And who's your boss?

Let's say a guy who's filthy rich, but he'd like to be even more filthy.

Alec is being short -sighted. If he sold his machine to the right powers, he'd

be set for life.

Oh, that's good.

You're a cop, and she got a deal, and if I went to Alec with that, he'd hang me

on a hook.

I may feel good, but I don't feel that good.

And you want to stay happy?

Then you better start sharing.

Cardigan, gotta go.

Wait, warning.

Step away from the force field.

I can disable it, but they haven't upgraded the code. What if you're going

this real quick?

Step forward.

So fast.

Let me tell you something.

Mika, you there?

Where else?

Sorry about the static.

Stormfront kicking up interference all over the place.

Hey, buddy, you find Alec yet?

No, I lost Cruz.

Already? Just track your signal for me, please.

Running through to form, Cardigan.

Hey, that contact you gave me, Grout, turned out to be a real firecracker.

to blow up in my face.

But from what he said, I'm thinking that Alec might be here. Don't bet on it.

GSS has a reliable on Seeger and Lusaka.

We're about to reel him in.

Well, don't count your terrorists till they're hatched.

Please, date desired destination.

Anywhere. Whatever the next shuttle out of here is.

The lady's changed her mind.

Come along, dear.

Thank you.

Back into my gun, Cruz.

Slowly.

What? You'll shoot me? I don't have to.

By now, Happy Jack has gotten word to Alec that you offered him on a platter.

Plus, in case you've forgotten, there's grout in her crew and the tracker.

Just thought, Cruz, you've got nothing but the deal.

Now give me the gun.

Slowly.

Okay. But from now on, I call the shots.

Yeah, right.

You're nothing but a mass murderer on a leash. And I'm this far from sliding you

back in that freezer. Now you're going to take me to Alec and his people? Now.

But the bets are off.

Cardigan, that tech head had a meltdown because he lobed you were a cop. And so

will anybody that I take you to.

You want to stop that storm?

Then you better smarten up.

What have you got in mind?

I remember when we did this with needles.

It was a real test for your boulders.

And you had them in spades.

You sure this isn't permanent, right?

My gosh, you didn't want it permanent.

Your friend needs to loosen up, kitten.

Hey, that's what I tell him. But he likes to play the tough guy.

Oh, watch it.

The final touch.

You gotta be kidding me.

We love it.

Plaz sweet lips.

Sweet lips?

Uh, we got these pet names for each other.

And what's your pet name for her?

Cruz.

You can try it in there. All right.

So, uh, you got anything, uh, soft and feminine?

I knew you would ask.

Oh, now this has got teeth.

And claws.

It's you.

Have you any plans for tonight?

Hayaguchi, you asking or just teasing?

Teasing.

Tuck up and run over.

Well, take me someplace.

Pay the man, sugar.

I just painted me.

250, 275, 300, 325, 350.

Think of it as an inoculation. A moment of discomfort, then peace of mind.

Back to your customers.

See you next time.

Still playing the old shakedown, eh, Hauser?

Liana!

I heard you were a snow cone.

She'll tell you all about it later, but right now we're kind of in a hurry.

And who are you, my restless friend?

Hey, you remember Bernice from the old days.

Sure. So meet Bernie.

Really?

Incredible.

But I thought you were shorter.

Oh, uh, shin implants.

Maybe we can have a party later, just the three of us.

After we finish our business.

And precisely what is your business?

We were hoping that you could help us find Alex Seeger.

Mr. Weatherman, hitting the West with a big hammer.

Why do you want him?

You know, Alex, never practical.

So he's got to play TV star with his weather machine.

Well, we were thinking if he sold it. You know, bitch, you have a customer all

lined up, huh?

You know where we can find him?

They say he's somewhere in the country.

Say who?

Just a word on the wind.

Honestly, I have no idea. I try not to stick my head into holes that might have

snakes.

But possibly your old comrades would know.

That is, if I were inclined to remember, where...

Gar, he's in town.

He has a little passport shop on the plastic cowboy.

What doll?

Liana.

No, no, this one's free.

We may all be entering a storm, but you are running to its heart.

Don't be a stranger.

Deanna Cruz.

Didn't think I'd see you again in this life.

And you want to offer Alec a business opportunity.

It's a day for surprises.

What were you, Labyrinth's class photographer?

Oh, I did lots of things. But I'm retired.

After the government alliance put you on ice and killed most of the others, I

decided to dig myself a hole before someone else did.

Now I just keep low and quiet.

You know where Alec is?

I don't know nothing.

That's how I like it.

If Alec wants a last hurrah, then good for him.

I'm not out to save the world. I just take care of me.

Sounds like you didn't just dig yourself a hole, Allie.

Sounds like you died in it.

You gonna judge me, Liana?

All those years while you were safe, I was hanging in the wind.

I was in a freezer.

Let me ask you something.

Make a pretty good living with this business?

We do a little on the side.

Fake IDs, brainwave alterations so people can get past the scanners.

Well, it takes some pretty sophisticated equipment.

Not much of a profit margin.

We get by.

Yeah, I bet you got a dream you'd like to make real, huh?

A nice long cruise, maybe?

Could be sweet.

Keep on talking.

I got this boy.

He's got real deep pockets.

He really wants this bad.

Maybe I can make a phone call.

Maybe you can't.

You just float.

Stop. Hold it. It's in the zone. Ben's shielding. I get a little lucky here.

No, Garth. You have a right to call me.

It's Alan.

You want me to handle this? No.

Just get over here.

Come in the back door.

Leave right now.

He can hide. Come on.

Cruz.

Cruz. Cruz.

No, no, Cruz.

Cruz.

What you're seeing is freezer withdrawal. It isn't real. Do you hear

Cruz.

It's not real, okay?

It's freezer withdrawal.

Do you hear me?

We've got to fight it.

Fight it. Come on. Push it back. Push the cold back.

Come on. You can do it. Breathe.

Breathe. Come on.

That's it. Push it back.

That's it. You're doing it. Come on.

You're doing it.

You got it.

You got it? Yeah.

You got it?

It's the same as the nightmare in deep sleep.

They say that everybody in a joint, you all get the same dream.

That's because all the minds are hooked together with one life support system.

Now, withdrawal's tough, okay? Really tough.

And it gets easier as you go along, but you can handle it.

You were in the freezer, too.

Yeah.

You're not the only one out on good behavior.

You still get to burn?

Every once in a while.

I guess it never completely goes away.

Where's Garth?

He's gone.

You let him go?

Yeah, well, I've always had a thing for women that were about to become

briquettes.

No, like... Come on, put your arm around me.

Oh, it's safe.

Nobody much comes here.

Yeah, how'd you know about this place?

I lived here most of my childhood.

I am dead.

Nika, do you read me?

This storm is making it tough to get through.

I put this thing on auto -retile.

Let's take a look at that leg.

It's to heal.

The best we can do.

It's better than being dead.

Or frozen.

That's for sure.

Thanks for what you did back there.

It's okay.

I couldn't afford to lose you.

Jake, how'd you land in the freezer?

Same old story.

I was fed up.

But it wouldn't have happened if I didn't screw up in the first place.

I was a real tech head.

You're no happy Jack.

No, I never was a happy Jack.

I always thought whatever the world threw at me, I could handle it.

I guess the tech just killed the loneliness.

That's stupid, huh?

You know, when I was little, I used to lie here at night and listen to the

voices.

I was so terrified.

I was angry.

I used to wish myself away.

I mean, I knew it wasn't possible, but I...

I used to dream somehow, maybe.

And then I thought that Alec was going to be the way.

He was going to bring justice.

And at first, all we did was target buildings, you know, deserted corporate.

I thought it was going to be empty.

I thought it was going to be on auto.

It's okay.

It's okay.

You didn't know.

You didn't know.

You're kind, you know.

You're like they say that people are in books.

I think Jake is trying to get a signal through, but this damn storm is jangling

his frequency.

If I could log on to the GSS net and boost my reception... No, you're not

cleared for that.

No. That is why I am asking you. I could use some coffee. Three sugars.

It would feel good, but you'd pay. Just do what you can.

Yo, it's about time.

Hey, Jake.

What the hell did you do to your face?

It's the new me. You like it?

Hey, Grout, it's confirmed.

Alec is here in Yeltingrad.

What's your hard data?

A couple of his pals tried to make borscht out of me.

So get your troops together. We're going to need them. Negative. I can't call my

superiors with that.

I'm telling you, those were his guys.

Someone put a call in to Alec. I heard it. Do you have a location?

No, I don't have a location yet.

Call me when you've got something solid.

You ever feel like you died and gone to hell?

Uh, not in the last few minutes.

Push it back.

Okay.

Okay, I can handle it. It's all right. I got it.

I got it. You all right? Yeah.

Come on, let's get out of here.

The meter is running.

Let's go. Yeah, and every lead we had so far, it's double -crossed.

Those beauties that Alex sent to Papa, maybe they know a thing or two.

Cut the other man down.

Why, officer, I'm appalled at your behavior.

Put yourself on report.

And this goes where it belongs.

Must be hard to be such a symbol to your men.

I have a sneaking suspicion you two had something to do with all this.

Don't worry, I won't ask.

No one will miss these two.

I take it you still haven't found Alec, else you wouldn't be here.

Well, I had a hunch that our decomposing friend might give a clue or two.

Possibly. You might examine the effects if I were inclined.

Bernice learns quickly.

The wallet?

Oh, of course.

Fly the car with zero balance.

Why wouldn't you carry an empty?

Got a key.

Kind of used on lockers.

If I'm not mistaken, that's the shuttle port logo.

Wallet.

825.

Here we go.

825. Come on, baby.

Yes.

Nothing in here.

You went to a lot of trouble to carry a key to an empty locker.

on Garth's phone. Something about coming through the back door.

All right, I'll take you from here.

Like hell you will.

Hey, this is not part of your deal.

Yeah, I ain't worried about you. I can't do my job. So you stay here, okay?

Fuck! Always the silent one, Demi.

Give him the gun, Jake. You got no choice.

The country may be a pacifist, but none will fall.

Been a while, Leanna. Yeah.

But it's hard to get off the ice.

His name's Cardigan. He's a spy.

I brought him as a gift.

Sorry, Jake.

You were right about me.

I am a fanatic.

See, I gotta believe that justice is possible.

Move it. He's got another gun. Check in the back.

I was worried about you.

Freeze.

Don't move, Alec.

Alec.

Three guests is what used to be here.

Still warm.

Couldn't have been more than a couple minutes.

You think, Dimitri?

A neural scrambler.

You can alter brain waves so they can't be ID'd.

Or you can cancel them permanently.

Garth told me he sold these.

Garth.

Nikki, do you read me?

Audio only.

This storm is really starting to dance.

Alec is dead.

A man by the name of Garth has got the device.

And he may be on his way out of the country. Now, Grout, I need your people

here right now.

Window's too narrow. I doubt we can mobilize in time.

Well, that's just lovely. Thank you for your support. You've done your job in a

timely manner. Clock's ticking down, Stuart.

Looks like you're on your own, buddy.

I better quit yapping.

Lady, if our boy fails, I just want to be there when you tell your boss.

We're never going to be able to cover this place by ourselves. It's never

do it. I've been looking for you.

Did you vanish down a rabbit hole?

Yes, and we found our bunny, only he was cooked.

Garth killed Alex and taken the weather control device.

Astonishing. He always seems... Look, we don't have time for this.

Look, Houser, my name is Cardigan.

I'm working for GSS.

You never cease to amaze me.

Yeah, well, I gotta stop that storm from hitting my country.

And there's a good chance that Garth is still in this terminal.

Steal the exits!

Now!

I'll speak with the manager and hold all the flight. Thank you.

We're all on the same side.

All right,

there's nobody at the departure gate. What now?

What else leads out of here? Maintenance left.

The third individual, Mr. Cardigan.

Where were you all this time? On my way.

Nick, are you still in the game?

Waiting on the sideline.

I got the gizmo.

Only there's a catch.

It's in pieces.

I got everything in the right place, I think.

Fire her up.

Hey, lit up like a Christmas tree.

Enter the abort command.

Nada.

They have got some kind of kill switch on this. We've just got to get in there

and disable it.

I just wish I could see it. Yeah, well, me, I'd like a pony.

Come on, you've got to talk me through it.

Okay, you're going to have to do a circuit trace.

The VR rig will take you inside the device.

Temporary change of scene.

I've never

seen anything

like this before.

What do you see?

A lot of circuits.

Energy flowing down.

Try to find the nexus for the pulse core memory.

Look for an intersection where everything comes together.

There it is.

Can you get through it?

I don't know.

Three backup systems and they're all down.

This is one major storm.

I still got a signal. Jake?

I'm approaching the intersection.

It's a minor shocking.

I'm going to go for him.

Jake?

Jake, come in.

I'm on the other side.

Try entering the abort code now.

You did it.

WeatherCon is back online.

It can start dismantling the storm now.

Shut it down and come on home.

Home.

Hello, Mr. Secretary.

Grout. I just wanted to inform you that our operation has been successful.

Thank you, sir.

Thank you.

Yes, I did have to ride very close hurt on cardigan.

Just doing my job, sir.

It'd feel good, but you pay.

Well, I've been looking forward to this.

I'm afraid you have to wait a bit longer, Mr. Cardigan.

You wouldn't want to damage it now that it's working.

Gently leave.

Your gun?

So what's the play?

Merely that I found your covered story of selling it to the highest bidder too

alluring to remain a fiction.

So you had it planned all along?

Not that I wasn't genuinely concerned with their well -being, so long as our

interests coincided.

Well, whatever you get, my government will double it. I'm sure they will.

Then lock me in the freezer.

Thank you, not my style.

Liana, over here, please.

What are you going to do with her?

Nothing.

I just don't want her to get spattered.

I'd love to make you part of this, Jake.

Our little party of three.

But you'll be determined to call in the party crashers.

So, no gold medal for you and no locking this treasure back in the vault.

I can't tell you how much I'm going to enjoy spoiling you.

You must really love him.

So what now?

We shoot each other?

No.

I suppose we could still

shoot each other.

But what would be the point?

You've gone soft, Liana.

Though I should tell you something about your young man here.

He's not as romantic as I am.

You'll take her back to the freezer, won't you, Cardigan?

Because it's your duty.

Here. It levels the playing field a bit.

And now, adieu.

It's been exhilarating.

Though not very profitable.

Let me walk out the door, Jake.

I can't do it.

You know I can't.

Yeah, well.

It's outlaw life where it's been.

Maybe I can dream myself free.

Out of the rabbit hole into reality.

So

now

you go back to your life.

And I... I remember this bit

I saw once. It was about this detective and this girl who wanted a statue.

Well, he sent her off to prison and, uh... He promised that he'd wait for

I can't do that.

Ten, twenty years. What would there be left of me to wait for?

Hmm.

Still got Garth's old toy.

What do you think?

You know, a person could adjust its frequency.

And use it to jam a tracker.

Long enough for that person to get to the doctor and have it removed.

No money.

Well, I gotta get our tickets. You stay here.

Understand?

Jake. Good day.

May I help you, sir?

excuse me sir one