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Having another kid

won't fix your relationship.

So whatever it is, fix it. OK?

Do you want to keep your job?

Then take her home.

Do you have any shifts for me?

You'll cook all day

and drive a taxi all night?

People look at me and think:

"That poor baby".

I'm too old to babysit,

I've told Jenni.

She needs

to get her act together.

We have a shortage of paediatric nurses

if you want to move to Stockholm.

To Stockholm?

If you don't come home now,

I'm going to throw him out the window!

- What have you done?

- I can't remember.

- I never laid a finger on him.

- You nurse her every 2 hours?

Are you feeding her?

- You could be fired for this.

It's time. We need you

to take Nicole, OK?

22 DAYS BEFORE LUCAS GOES MISSING

- Don't turn your hearing aid off.

Yes, I know...

Sorry about that.

But you shouldn't even be up,

you should be in bed.

I've told you to go to bed

a thousand times now.

Good night, sweetheart.

- Good night, Nicole.

- Good night.

Shit, that was close!

Fuck.

I hope that's not the police.

Your kid is screaming

its head off.

He sleeps better in fresh air.

- Does he sound like he's sleeping?

Next time,

I'm calling Social Services.

- I'm bringing him indoors, OK?

Hi, sweetie.

Don't worry,

you just lost your dummy.

Hi, babe.

- What's going on?

I asked some people over.

And they brought some friends.

- Look at me, babe.

Babe, stand up

and look at me.

- What have you taken?

- Practically nothing.

Is Nicole here

or is she with your mum?

- Don't worry, she's asleep.

- What's wrong with you?

Seriously,

what's wrong with you?

- I hardly took anything.

- Who gave it to you?

- Has Nicole seen any of this?

- I miss you.

- Babe, who...

- Let go! Get out of my way.

Hush, come on.

Daddy's here. Are you cold?

It's all right, sweetie.

Come here.

The party's over.

Get the fuck out of here!

What the hell do you think?

This is my home, so beat it!

You too, come on!

What the hell do you think?

SNOW ANGELS

Babe, what's going on?

What are you up to?

- Look at me.

Look at me!

I told you

I couldn't do this.

- Good morning.

- Good morning.

Slept well?

- Did you sleep well?

Yes.

What's the matter?

What?

What are your plans today?

Reading.

What?

It's cold in here.

Tomorrow is Wednesday.

Today, I'm very busy.

Today,

I'm very busy.

What would you like

to do tomorrow?

What would you like

to do tomorrow?

- Was it silly of us to come here?

- Thank you so much for your help.

- Whenever you need me, just call.

- Thank you. Goodbye.

Goodbye.

- Hi, Maria.

- I'm glad you're here.

-Want to grab some coffee?

Remember that pregnant mother

I told you about

who refused

to take a urine test?

The one doing drugs?

Not sure of that,

but that's who I meant.

She had a baby boy

2 weeks ago.

- Any signs of foetal drug exposure?

- But I'm concerned.

- I can see why..

So I was thinking

maybe you could check on them

when you do your home visits.

- What's her name?

- Jenni Sandgren.

Sure.

- Social Services?

You look like

one of those people.

Has someone reported her?

-Who?

- Jenni.

Her baby's always crying.

Hi.

I'm Maria, a paediatric nurse

from the childcare centre.

We had an appointment

for a home visit today.

I don't understand.

Sorry, I'm Danish.

I'll speak slowly.

We have an appointment.

Yes.

Thank you.

Are you sure it's not too cold

for him out there?

The fresh air

helps him sleep better.

OK. Please bring him inside.

What happened to you?

I fell.

- What happened?

- It was slippery.

OK. Let's have a look at him.

Yes.

Everything looks fine.

Yes, you're fine!

You're fine!

He's a little on the small side.

- So was Nicole.

- You can certainly sing, can't you?

Says who?

Google.

Has he been examined?

Have you taken him

to a doctor?

No, but my mum says

the same thing.

Colic usually lasts

for about 3 months,

then it goes away by itself.

Take him, I'm done.

- Do you breastfeed him?

May I have a look?

- May I see you breastfeed him?

-Now?

-Yes.

Yes.

When was he last fed?

- When was he last fed?

If he has colic, he needs to be fed

smaller amounts more often.

Every 2 hours.

A doctor would've told you that.

That sore by your nipple...

He's not latching on right.

He should be...

Nicole did it the same way.

His nose should be in line

with your nipple, so a bit higher...

Don't touch us!

That's it.

I can show you

how to do it right.

I want you to leave.

- I want you to leave!

OK.

It's OK.

Fuck...

Mate, are you all right?

Yes, don't worry.

Oh my God!

Jesus!

- Oh, no. My shoes and everything.

- Can I drop you here?

- Yes, that's fine.

- How's it going?

- This is the best I can do.

Keep the door open

and air it out.

- I'll put this over here, OK?

- Let's have some coffee first.

- I need to go.

- Come on, coffee.

- I need to go.

- What's wrong?

- Nothing, it doesn't matter.

It's Jenni.

- She's doing drugs again.

- No, what the fuck, Salle!

Is it serious?

Yes, it is.

Really bad this time.

I don't know what to do.

- Talk to her....

- I've talked to her.

She doesn't listen.

She's spaced out.

Like with Lucas... I get stressed

knowing she's alone with him.

She didn't want him, you know.

Hey.

Listen, you have to take

Lucas and Nicole and leave.

- It's a disaster waiting to happen.

- I can't leave her.

- Of course you can.

- No, I can't!

- Why not?

I know what she's going through.

You know what I was like.

She was there for me, I can't leave her.

We have to get away from here.

I'll take care of it.

Thanks. Good night.

ldiot.

What's this?

- You bought a handbag for 4,000?

- Salle, I finally fell asleep.

- Did you buy this?

Yes.

- It was on sale.

- On sale? 4,000?

It was half price.

- Please return it tomorrow.

- No, I'm not returning it.

- No? OK. Then I will.

What goes on in that head of yours?

It cost 4,000, Jenni!

I don't work around the clock

for you to buy some fucking bag!

- I want to give us a better life!

- Do you actually believe you can?

It's too late,

we'll never get out of here!

Let me have a bag, so at least

one thing in my life isn't shit!

Go ahead,

keep the fucking bag!

Nice move.

Please return it.

I've made salmon.

It might not be as good as yours,

but I hope it's edible.

-Darling...

-What?

- Should I...?

- Let me help you.

- No, I've got this.

Just let me..

- What are you doing?

What's going on here?

- I'm not making it easy for you.

It's tough being ill.

It's tough suddenly being old...

- It's tough that we don't talk anymore.

- But you know what's toughest?

That you can't stand

seeing me like this.

You can't deal with weakness.

- I'm doing my best.

I don't want you here.

What do you mean?

I think you should

go back to work.

Listen...

You can't stay here,

it's driving you crazy.

It's driving me crazy too.

Are you sure?

Yes.

Hey...

Any documented

domestic abuse in the family?

Not according to our records.

The woman had a bruised face.

From a fall, she said.

- It could be the truth.

- But it could be a lie.

- What worries you specifically?

- She appeared to be on drugs.

- Do you have any evidence?

- No, but she seemed disoriented.

She had trouble breastfeeding and

the baby was left to sleep in the cold.

There were empty bottles

and cigarettes everywhere.

It's not ideal, but unfortunately

many children face such conditions.

I'd like to recommend

monitoring the family.

Were there any signs

of neglect or abuse?

- Did he have bruises?

- Not that I could see.

Was he underweight, ill?

Sounds like a good idea,

keeping an extra eye on the family,

but I can't launch an investigation

on such weak grounds.

So we wait for something bad

to happen first?

There are rules

we have to follow.

Yes, that protect the parents,

not the children.

Right now, I have sixteen serious

cases to deal with before Christmas.

Sixteen cases where the children

are subject to neglect, abuse,

conditions that are

atrocious and nightmarish.

What's your point?

If you still have cause for concern

in a few months' time,

- we'll look into it. OK?

- We can't do anything now.

Thank you.

It's too cold.

Hey! What are you up to?

- Who are you?

- What are you doing?

- That's my son. Who are you?

- Why is he outdoors in this weather?

I'm the paediatric nurse

assigned to Lucas.

I see. What do you want?

Could we talk?

- Do we have an appointment?

- No, but I'd like to talk to you.

- About what?

- About Lucas.

What about him?

- Could we go inside and talk?

- Please, do we have an appointment?

- No, but I'm worried about your son.

- Don't worry about my family.

- Do you beat your wife?

- What did you say?

- She had a bruise. Was it you?

- Do you beat your kids?

What...?

- What's she doing here?

She's leaving.

If you refuse to talk to me,

there'll be a formal investigation.

- Are you threatening me?

- Goodbye. I'll be back.

Unbelievable.

People like her can make

your life hell, you know.

Social Services

have that power.

- She's from the childcare centre.

If she suspects neglect, she can

take both Nicole and Lucas away.

Don't leave the pram outdoors.

- He needs fresh air.

- It's freezing out there!

- You told me that.

- So now it's my fault?

Can't we...

Can't we get her replaced,

file a complaint?

Yes, maybe.

Give me something

to help me sleep.

Please, I can't cope

when I'm this tired.

- You're breastfeeding.

- I just need a good night's sleep!

I do have something.

Thank you. They're adorable.

Hey, can't you spell?

- It's Lucas with a C.

- You've even tattooed it on me!

Are you getting senile?

Right...

But it looks better with a K.

All I need is one night.

Then I promise to clean up my act.

I 'll go mad

if I don't get some sleep.

Always the drama queen.

All right, I'll bring

something over later.

Can't you just

enjoy Christmas together

and return in January

as agreed?

I'd prefer to come back

as soon as possible.

We don't need you right now.

Stellan's doing fine.

- Yes, he's highly competent.

- Yes, he's competent.

There's no need to cancel

your leave now, Alice.

Learn to relax, sleep in.

Enjoy your time off,

like most people do.

No?

You don't want to

- Surveillance needs people.

You think I should work there,

under Mikael?

Yes. Wouldn't that work?

-Hi!

-Hi.

- You've met Alice, haven't you?

Alice will help us in December.

- OK, so here at our department?

-That's cool. Welcome.

- Is there an echo in here?

- Why aren't they that nice to me?

I'm beginning to regret

that I let you in.

No...

- Show me your caseload.

-Hi.

-Hi.

- Weren't you taking time off?

But I decided to come back

when Mikael needed reinforcements.

OK.

- Good to see you.

- Same to you.

Could I have a word?

Yes, sure.

- What do you want?

I want to see you again.

No.

-Yes.

I'm sorry

if you misread the situation.

No, I didn't.

I think about you all the time.

- I'm married.

-Right...Y

- I'm married.

-Right...

- So I was just a one-night stand?

It didn't mean a thing.

No puppy eyes,

you do this all the time.

Not with you.

We're leaving, babe.

I won't be back until late.

Hello, are you listening?

Babe?

Are you listening to me, Jenni?

Did you take something?

Listen, you have to get up.

Lucas is awake.

He's hungry.

Hey, your son is hungry!

How much did you take?

How much?

- Hi! You all right? Nice to see you.

What's a baby doing here?

I'm sorry, I didn't...

I can't give you

any more chances, Salle.

- What do you mean?

- What do you think I mean?

- You can't fire me, Frank!

- I have no choice.

You've gone too far!

It's over!

Frank, I'm begging you.

You can't fire me, I need this job.

You brought your baby to work!

What the hell were you thinking?

- Get your stuff.

- Frank, please!

And take better care

of your kids!

I was sure that...

Jenni was right.

I thought once Lucas was born,

things would get better.

But this isn't working.

I don't want to fuck up his life.

I can tell that Nicole...

She's getting worn down,

she's not getting a fair shot at life.

Oh, fuck!

Maybe Social Services

should take him away.

If they take him,

they'll take Nicole too.

What the hell should I do?

There might be another way out.

Like what?

No, forget it.

- It was nothing.

- Forget it, Salle.

What do you mean, "forget it"?

Patrik, please tell me!

They'll just get lost

in the official system.

You'd have no say.

I know some guys.

They help people adopt.

You know, couples

who can't adopt regularly.

What are you talking about?

- Putting Lucas up for adoption?

What are you talking about?

- Who would it be?

- Good people.

Rich people,

living in nice homes.

He'd have a great life.

- Fuck, Patrik, I don't know...

- I know it sounds terrible.

But there's

a lot of money in it, Salle.

Enough for you, Nicole and Jenni

to make a fresh start.

And you'd know

he's in good hands.

It's an option.

- What's the matter with you?

Enough. I've had enough.

Can't you see what's going on?

OK.

You know,

if I'm going to do this...

- then I want to meet them.

Well, then I can't do it.

Salle, please. This is illegal,

I can't introduce you.

- Then let me see where he'll grow up.

Please, Patrik.

I need to see where he'll live.

- That's impossible. D

- I'm begging you, please.

OK.

THE NIGHT LUCAS GOES MISSING

Thanks.

Eat up.

Yes, good.

Hi.

- Have you threatened Lucas' parents?

But you showed up

on their doorstep.

- Yes, to talk.

- What about?

Their son. I'm worried.

We agreed you'd bring it up in a few

months if you were still worried.

We agreed that

I'd keep an eye on that family.

That's what I was doing.

- They filed a complaint.

- From Kajsa Sandgren, the grandmother.

She says you showed

a lack of respect

and that you were

very judgmental.

I'm trying to help a child.

I don't want any trouble

with those people.

Another nurse

will be taking over.

And I hope that you'll try

to accommodate the system.

Even if that's clearly

difficult for you.

It's so fucking cold!

They're expecting

the coldest night in 20 years.

It's sorted with the family.

We'll do it

on December 25th, at noon.

-Where?

- At my place.

But you have to come alone.

You can't bring Jenni.

You haven't told her, have you?

- For God's sake, Salle!

We can't do it

if she isn't on board.

I know...

- I'll tell her tonight.

You'll have to leave

the country immediately.

It won't take long

before the authorities get involved.

Kids don't just vanish.

There it is.

So this is where

he'll be growing up.

You can never

come back here.

As soon as he enters

that house, he's their son.

Here's some money.

The rest afterwards.

OK.

Hi. You're still here.

- Shall we leave together?

I can't wait

to see David tomorrow.

Are you OK?

- I've had a rough day.

- What happened?

Someone filed a complaint.

About you?

- Jenni Sandgren's mother.

They want to replace me.

- I don't know.

- What was the reason?

- I didn't do anything wrong.

Don't take it to heart, Maria,

they're a bunch of losers.

I told you about that mother

who was starving her baby, remember?

Yes.

That baby girl died

this morning.

Of malnutrition.

Oh my God.

Her mother starved her to death.

CHILDCARE CENTRE

You did what you could

and that's all a person can do.

Right?

Hurry home. It's going

to snow, so drive carefully.

- You too.

- Yes.

- You too.

Temperatures are expected

to plunge to -20 degrees.

It'll feel like nearly -30 degrees.

After that, the weather

will improve a bit...

There's pizza

if Nicole gets hungry.

- Where are you going?

- I have a taxi shift.

Now?

It's going to be

fucking freezing tonight!

I don't have a choice, babe.

You're leaving me alone

with both kids?

Salle, I can't cope.

Can't you stay home?

I'm doing this for us.

- Go to him.

- Stay home.

Please go to him.

Wait here.

No, don't go!

- Can you move?

- Can't you stay?

- I can't. You understand?

- You promised!

I have to work, babe.

It doesn't help me

you're fucking working all the time.

It only helps

to have you here!

- Don't go. I don't want you to go.

Be quiet, please.

Salle, I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to shout.

Salle, please come home.

I need you.

What do you want from me?

Where are you, babe?

I can't take any more of this,

I'm going crazy!

Hi, this is Salle.

I can't take your call,

so please leave a message.

Salle, if you don't come home now,

I'm going to throw him out the window!

I mean it! I'll throw him

out the fucking window!

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