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Hi, Le. Good morning.

What are you doing here?

I…

Your mom and I had some work to do last night. What?

I'll make breakfast. Do you like eggs?

I love eggs.

Don't start doing all sorts of stuff now. You've got school, and Hess needs to work.

-Okay. -Bye.

I didn't think she'd be home now.

She forgot her laptop.

No problem.

Did you get some sleep?

Not really. How about you?

Did you get more texts?

Photos?

No. Just the one.

Did you try tracing it?

Anyone can find my number if they want to.

If the perpetrator knows who you are, we need to talk to Foldager about it.

Coffee is ready.

Thank you. Lovely.

Hess actually quit coffee.

No, I'd love some coffee.

-You do want coffee? -Yes. Thanks, Le.

You make… damn good coffee, Le.

Okay, Mom. See you.

Jesus Christ, Le.

Sweetie, it's not that we…

-We're just working together. -It's fine.

And you and I are having dinner tonight.

-Deal. -Good.

-Love you. -Love you too.

-Bye, sweetie. -Bye.

Do you have something I can borrow?

There's blood on…

-This is actually yours. -So it is. Thank you.

Naia, you know that Foldager takes threats made to a police officer very seriously.

I know, but it's not like I feel threatened as such.

It's more like… a show of power.

Yeah, but we shouldn't take any risks.

Seriously, can you do without me?

On the case?

-No. No, I can't. -No.

Listen. We look out for each other.

I promise to let you know if I get more texts.

-Promise? -I promise.

HIDE AND SEEK

Where have you been?

With forensics. Andreas Lund.

Brief me before the press conference.

Yes.

Can you?

-Something wrong? -Not at all.

What's up?

Everything's fine. How long do we have?

Ten minutes.

Can you confirm that Andreas Lund was stalked similar to Zara Solak

and Emma Holst?

Nothing in our investigation points to Emma Holst.

Lund's family confirms the stalking.

Any suspects?

We cannot share any more information…

-Hess. -This is Glostrup Hospital.

I'm told you know Jon Hess.

Yes. He's my brother.

We're going to taper Jon off medication and try to wake him up.

Okay. Are there risks associated with that?

There is.

I'd like you to come and sit with him.

I'm busy now, but I'll try to drop by later.

-Good to hear. -Thanks.

We have to start over.

Our theory about violence against women is wrong.

What's the link between Solak and Lund?

The MO. They were forced to sit and watch the family they had destroyed.

Yes. Anything else?

Hess, what do you think?

Both Zara Solak and Andreas Lund were unfaithful and left their spouses.

-Like half the Danish population? -It could still be the motive.

Doesn't fit Holst though.

UNFAITHFUL DIVORCE

No.

But I think…

that Emma Holst was the killer's first victim.

I think it was personal, and I think it was about

hatred.

Apart from a fractured skull,

she had… 23 stab wounds and bruises from blows to her body.

I think Emma knew the killer.

Did we miss something about Holst?

I think so. We must establish a connection between her and the others.

It has to be the same stalker.

I'm not sure, but we have three reports with similar stalking.

Ali Demir, Berit Meldgård, Ditte Kølster.

Ali left the country.

Meldgård withdrew her complaint after reconciling with her husband.

We haven't found Ditte.

Her partner says she chose to go into hiding.

But Ditte was unfaithful, and she asked for the divorce.

She reported her ex for stalking, aggressive behavior, and assault.

A violent incident occurred

when she sought help at the Agency of Family Law.

Yes, and they were also involved in Zara Solak's divorce.

Did they mediate for Andreas Lund and his ex?

Is the Agency for Family Law our connection?

Did Andreas Lund and Zara Solak perhaps meet each other there?

I let myself in. The door was open.

Why didn't you attend grief therapy?

I forgot.

How long have you been sitting there? What's going on?

I met Emma's ex-boyfriend, and he thinks

Emma was seeing someone at the time.

Who?

He doesn't know.

So… I thought I might be able to

find something among her things.

A name or…

Wouldn't she have told you if she'd met someone new?

I don't know.

She was so moody and buttoned up and…

I thought it was just her being a teenager, but perhaps…

We argued a lot.

But isn't it normal for mothers and daughters to argue?

I get that it's hard for you to let go.

And, of course, you need to do it at your own pace. It's just…

It's been two years now.

You know?

It might be good for Molly and Thor to see some changes around here.

Emma's room

is a bit like a

mausoleum.

Do you want help packing her things?

AGENCY OF FAMILY LAW

Agency of Family Law. How can I help you?

What's taking so long?

They're looking for someone who has time to talk.

Did you get any more texts or photos?

No.

How's Jon?

They're going to reduce sedation today.

So, if all goes well, he might wake up.

Shouldn't you go be with him, then?

In case something happens.

They'll call me.

Is that Le?

-Wait a minute. What's… -Yeah.

Was she at your place?

She's… helping with the bird.

What?

She stopped by the other day.

-When? -She came of her own accord.

And now she's feeding it.

She shouldn't help you with that.

She was devastated when you disappeared.

I don't want that to happen again.

You can't come and go in her life.

Our deputy director is ready.

Yes, thank you.

We sought solutions for both families for the children,

but hostility grew.

With Lund, dialogue ended, and the mother refused to let the father see his son.

And the other case? Zara Solak?

Well, it's very similar. Jealousy, dispute over shared custody.

Infidelity? Did that play a part?

Probably, but that's not our business.

In both cases, parental conflict affected the children.

Group counseling was required.

Can you check if it was the same caseworker?

Let me just… No. Different caseworkers.

-Different ones? -Yes.

But Zara Solak and Andreas Lund might have met here, right?

I don't think so. The two couples came at different times.

-But you don't know for sure? -Sorry I can't be of more help.

That's fine. We've got a few more cases for you to check.

Ali Demir, Berit Meldgård, Ditte Kølster.

As quickly as you can, please.

-Ditte Kølsner? -Kølster.

I can see her case is still ongoing.

-Can you see where she is staying? -No.

Does anyone know?

Yes, her caseworker should know.

He knows the family well.

Who else has access to your case files?

Only our employees have access to the system.

They're with the police.

They're investigating those horrible murders.

They're looking for your client, Ditte Kølster.

I have a meeting with Ditte today.

If she shows, that is. She missed the last few meetings.

But this time, she requested the meeting, as the custody case will be settled soon.

We've tried calling her several times.

We'd very much like to talk to her.

Do you know where she might be?

It's important.

I only have the address of the family home.

Her ex still lives there.

They're so slow.

Listen, about Le…

The last thing I want to do is… to upset her.

I'm fine with you coming and then leaving again, but Le's not.

Make up your mind.

Shall we go?

Peter Hougård?

Copenhagen Police.

We're looking for your ex-wife, Ditte Kølster.

We'd like to talk to her.

-Do you know where she is? -I'm afraid not.

I'd probably be the last to know.

And why is that?

Well, because we're… going through a divorce.

Right now, our communication isn't great.

When did you last see Ditte? Do you remember?

I do remember.

It was… It was three weeks ago.

But I'm actually…

I'm a bit worried about her.

Why is that?

Because she claims I'm spying on her and stalking her.

And…

-I'm not. -What do you know about it?

I only know what she's been saying

at those meetings at the Agency of Family Law.

That she feels watched and threatened by someone who…

It's awful to see her like that. I mean that.

But it's also affecting me, the girls, and our relationships.

No matter what I do, I just can't… I'm barely allowed to see them.

Your ex-wife previously reported you for aggressive behavior and assault.

They upheld her complaints.

That's correct.

So you think I have done… what exactly?

It's true that I found it extremely difficult to handle

the lies and the cheating.

I admit that. I didn't handle that very well.

But I have accepted

that she wants a divorce.

I really have.

Now I'm just waiting for her to stop her unreasonable accusations against me.

I just want to see my girls. That's all.

If you hear from her, please ask her to call us.

Will do.

Some of you covered the topic well

with King, Gandhi, and Extinction Rebellion,

but quite a few of you don't seem to grasp

what "civil disobedience" means, so we'll…

Why did I get a D?

-What? -Why did I get a D?

You didn't do the assignment properly.

You ignored Lunding's article on democracy and…

No, I don't think so.

You know what?

That's it for today. We'll continue tomorrow.

-You're lying. -No.

Hi, guys.

So it's your last year.

Yeah. It's crazy.

Yeah, time flies.

We were saying it must be tough for you, with all this starting up again, and…

Yeah. It's not…

We miss her too.

I know it's a weird question,

but do you know if Emma was seeing someone new back then?

-After Omar? -Yes.

I don't think so. No.

And you're absolutely sure?

Yes. We hung out a lot, the three of us.

Yeah. She was very much single. After Omar.

We talked about guys a lot and made lists and…

Lists? What do you mean? Of what?

Just silly stuff. It wasn't…

Such as?

You know, who you'd like to hook up with. I mean, Harry Styles, Brøndby players.

William from the other class. Not…

There were teachers on the list too.

-Teachers? -No.

-From the school? -No, it… That was a joke.

I mean, it's not like anything happened or…

No, there was nothing to it.

No.

-Yeah. -Of course not.

Right, well…

I think we need to go now.

-Yeah. -Take care.

-Nice seeing you again. -Yeah. See you.

Ditte's girlfriend, Lena, doesn't know where she is but agreed to watch the kids

while Ditte has her meeting.

She'll try to reach her.

Her brother-in-law has nothing good to say about her ex, Peter Hougård.

Neither did Lena. She was threatened too.

I think he had a hard time accepting that Ditte fell for a woman.

I've got Ole Østergård, the caseworker.

He just remembered that Ditte has been living with a colleague.

Okay. Do you have the address?

No, but I can find it.

-Let's go there now. -You have a visitor.

-Hi, Aksel. -Hess.

Why are you here?

I have something for you.

You talked about a stalker playing hide-and-seek.

It reminded me of an old pedophilia case that also involved hide-and-seek.

Three kids were abused and killed. The last one was found in a bog.

When was this?

In '92.

That's over 30 years ago.

Hi. Good to see you, Aksel.

We've got the address. Are you staying or…

No, I'm coming along.

Have a read. See if something clicks.

I will.

See you later.

Listen, Naia.

Be careful with Hess. He's still crazy about you.

See you.

Why can I only have one go?

You've been playing all day. I want to play now.

-Seat belts on. -I want to stay with Pernille.

We're going to the women's refuge. There are other children there.

-But I want to stay with her. -Pernille also needs some time alone.

So we'll just drop by Lena's house first.

-Okay? -I don't want to!

We have to. She'll look after you while I'm at the meeting.

Can I please try the game?

You just played.

But I want to try that level. It looks so fun.

-But I'm playing now. -Please.

Shit!

-Mom? -Not right now!

-No! -Yes, you played ten times.

-No. -Mom!

Why can I only have one go?

Because you've played it all day.

You've been playing it all day!

Put on your seat belts!

Please let me try.

COUNTING TO ONE COUNTING TO TWO

THE LESBIAN WASN'T HER HUSBAND TRUE

Ditte Kølster?

Hey, Ditte. Easy now.

Calm down. I'm with the police.

-Coming to the open house? -No, I'm off the hook.

-All right. See you. -See you.

Hanne, I need to dig up some old assignments from the archive.

Can you give me a login?

Yes. You can just use mine.

Great. Thanks.

STUDENT: EMMA HOLST SEARCH

SCHEDULE - STUDY PLAN ABSENCE - ASSIGNMENTS

CLASS - ASSIGNMENT - DEADLINE TIME - STATUS

ART CLASS

TEACHER: BO MORTENSEN

DOCUMENT: EROTIC OBSESSION

FOREPLAY

SENSUALITY

SEXUAL PLEASURE FIFTY SHADES OF GREY

EROTICISM LUST

HANDED IN - ABSENCE: 0%

TEACHER'S REMARK: MISS YOU IN CLASS

I CAN ONLY GIVE YOU A "C." YOU KNOW WHY.

LET'S TALK AFTER CLASS.

Yay!

We've been trying to reach you.

I've changed my number a lot.

He was controlling me.

He locked me up, chose my clothes, monitored who I saw,

and told the doctor I was unstable, but I wasn't. He was.

Was that when you reported him for assault?

He hit me and threatened me in front of the kids, but you did nothing.

I contacted the women's refuge, but had to flee with the girls.

Was that when the stalking started?

Yes. Pictures and videos.

Mostly Lena and me.

He keeps changing his number, but I know it's him.

The worst part is the counting rhyme makes it all seem like a game.

Ditte, we suspect it might not be Peter who's stalking you.

-What? No. It's-- -Our theory is that--

It is Peter.

You don't know him.

He's capable of insane things. He's not well!

Look at these.

They both got divorced because they cheated on their partners.

They have children and live within Greater Copenhagen.

They've been murdered, right?

Yes.

This is Zara Solak and Andreas Lund.

Do they ring any bells?

Could you have met them when going to meetings at the Agency of Family Law?

I don't think so. I've only been a few times.

Are you sure?

That game, Ditte, with the photos and the counting rhyme,

do you remember when it started?

After the summer break.

That's when you contacted the Agency of Family Law?

Yes.

Sure?

A few weeks before.

We'll get you a restraining order.

Looking at photos and texts sent to Ditte, they're very similar to our stalker's MO.

But look at this.

Two weeks ago, something suddenly happened.

"Cuckoo."

And then a few days later.

"Say something!" He can't find her. She went into hiding.

Here, it still looks like our stalker, but look at this video.

Recorded in Peter Hougård's home. There are also pictures of the kids.

If you think it's Hougård, why send a video from his own home?

I don't know. To make Ditte feel guilty.

Maybe Ditte's right. Maybe it's him.

But could Hougård have run into Lund and Solak at the Agency?

We have to talk to him again.

Bo?

Can we talk?

Sure. Can it wait two minutes?

No. It has to be now.

Okay. I'll be right back.

Emma was in your art class, correct?

Yes, I subbed--

Were you involved with her?

Sorry, what?

I read your comments on her assignment.

Marie, what--

Where were you when she disappeared?

You were a chaperone at that school party.

Did you meet up with her after the party,

or were you waiting for her when she left?

Marie, this is insane. We have to find someone to… Anders!

You're quite fond of the senior girls.

You hang out with them on weekends, right?

-Mom, what are you doing? -What's going on?

Mom, let's leave.

Do something. Marie's accusing me--

No! I'm just asking Bo where he was on the night of my daughter's murder.

He sent her some weird messages.

-What are you implying? -I don't know what's going on.

Ask Bo if he's involved with Silja.

What?

Ask him!

Let's go to my office.

-You won't answer? -Come.

You could just answer.

We really don't need scenes like that today, so…

I suggest that you and Thor go home.

Okay?

And then we'll meet tomorrow to talk about…

Well, about how you're doing and if you need any help.

I need…

Right, because it's easier to call me crazy

than to confront Bo with the fact that he's involved with Silja.

You have to look into it.

Marie, no one is calling you crazy.

Peter Hougård, it's the police.

This is Hess.

I'm in.

Find anything?

Hess?

What's up? What's happening?

They just called from the hospital.

Jon is awake, and he's fine.

Everything's fine. He's having some juice.

That's great.

That's…

What are you waiting for? Go see him.

-Right? -I can't leave you here.

I've been through most of it, and I haven't found anything.

Just go.

You should go see him now.

He's all you've got. Right?

Is he?

Go. It's the right thing to do.

Mogens, as my lawyer, I thought you'd keep me updated.

Ditte is at the Agency of Family Law. Something I don't know?

Can they just do that?

They're taking away my custody. Can they meet without me?

She's lying! I've never hit my kids!

How many times do I have to say it?

I'm not doing anything. I'll do exactly as you say.

Visitation rights? What does that entail?

Once a month? You said three! Why only once a month?

They're taking my kids away from me!

No!

YOU DESTROYED OUR FAMILY

WHORE!!!

We need to get someone to Hougård's house. Ditte's right. He's not well.

It's important you tell Ditte to come to the station.

She's at the Agency of Family Law with two officers.

-Call them and tell them to be vigilant. -Right.

-I'm going over there just in case. -Okay.

Let me know if you need something from the shop.

Thanks.

-They tell me you've been sleeping here. -I've got your… bird.

Johnny?

Is that its name?

Named after Johnny Margrethe.

You're ridiculous.

It was just a stupid accident.

They say I'll be fine.

Glad to hear it, Jon.

-You can stay at my place if you want. -No, it's fine. I'm staying at a hotel.

-So… -Yes. Of course.

Going back to The Hague soon?

Yeah, that was the plan.

I'm proud of you.

You and I, we're not like the rest.

They march through life in single file, never asking questions.

Then panic and buy a Dachshund when the kids move out.

There's a high price to pay though.

What's that?

-I said there's a price to pay. -Christ. Seriously…

I'd like to talk to my wife. Ex-wife, rather. Ditte Kølster.

K-Ø-L-S-T-E-R.

She's in a one-on-one meeting with her caseworker.

Yes. I just have to tell her something about our kids.

You can't come in without an appointment, unfortunately.

I must ask you to leave.

Right. I don't think you get it. It'll only take two minutes.

Those are the rules.

Those are the rules? But could--

No! Those are the rules.

How can I help you?

Hi. Um, it's about my daughter. She's going to attend a kids group…

Ditte!

Active shooter at the Agency of Family Law.

Go away! Go away, I said!

-Where is Ditte Kølster? -I don't know.

-Ditte Kølster! -I don't know!

Hey. I'm driving. What's up?

How did it go?

Fine. It… He…

He's doing fine, all things considered, but…

Okay. That's good.

He hasn't changed one bit.

He might've just gone a bit more

sentimental.

I'm glad you visited him.

Naia, I've been thinking.

Hess, I'm on my way to--

How about I cook dinner for you at your place tonight?

And for Le.

That would be nice.

How about 6:30?

-Naia? Hello? -What the hell is going on?

Where are you?

Agency of Family Law. I have to go.

Naia?

I'm with the police! Call 112!

He's shooting!

POLICE

Stay here until help arrives.

-Yes. -I'll check what's going on.

Drop the gu--

-Ditte… Come with me! -Peter, what are you doing?

Don't talk to them! Come!

Think of our girls.

Shut the fuck up!

-Don't do it. -Do you want to ruin our family? Huh?

Is that it? No? Then come on!

Peter, I get that you're upset, but if we…

-Shut the fuck up. -…just talk--

Get up.

Get outside. Hurry.

Get out! Out!

Out!

-Peter Hougård, stop! Police! -Back!

Put down the rifle! Put it down now!

-On your knees! -Easy.

We'll figure this out together, okay?

I'm with you, Peter. You need to put down the rifle.

Drop your gun.

Put down the rifle.

Put it down.

I'm on your side.

-Drop your gun. -Put down the rifle.

Drop your gun.

I mean it, I'll shoot.

I said drop your gun!

Take it easy.

Just drop it!

I'm not gonna hurt you.

Easy.

Come on.

I'm doing as you say.

Think of your kids.

Okay, Peter? Think of your kids.

I promise you, if you put down your rifle,

you will see your kids again.

Just do it!

Open the door!

We're ready to close all border crossings.

Where's Naia?

We've lost three colleagues.

Where is she?

Where is she?

Hess, don't…

Subtitle translation by: Nicklas Rasmussen