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Justine Fournier was last seen outside the Fertek bar.

So she was tied up? Anything else, Bedard?

Yes, broken glass in the vent and on the floor.

Long, blonde hair strands. Not hers.

The night his son died,

Bruno Lamontagne was cheating on his wife with Justine.

- What are you doing here? -1 know it was you and Raph.

Give me half of what was in the handbag and I'll say nothing.

Don't hide things. Is it really that bad?

- Repairs will take a few days.

I don't know what I did. Someone's out to get me.

We'll get together soon.

Trudeau and I need to question Pao Beauchemin today.

Trudeau and you? You're certainly taking charge.

- You're not made of feathers. - You're not made of wood.

- Did they ask anything else? - No, just where Steven was.

- Desmarais? - Why are people mean to him?

- They mock him because of that. - A pendulum.

Stop.

- Someone Desmarais knew? - No, it's Desmarais.

Daddy has a boo-boo.

There are two plausible scenarios.

Either Desmarais murdered Gregoire and Justine

before committing suicide,

or he's the murderer's third victim.

- Couldn't it be an isolated incident?

Gregoire died in Desmarais' locker from CO poisoning from the chainsaw.

Justine was with Gregoire's dad the same night.

There's a pattern here somewhere. If I could just connect the dots...

But there's no way it's pure coincidence.

- Why did that guy come here? - Surely not to kill Desmarais.

The body's frozen stiff. He must've died a couple of days ago.

Or a couple of months.

But that doesn't mean he's not the killer.

The lock was snapped off.

And he was packing up his sled.

- Maybe he came to steal stuff. - What kind of stuff?

Hunting gear or...

Prospecting equipment.

Wouldn't this little gadget suffice?

It's not an exact science, but it's a proven method.

Even so, you still need to dig and check with the right equipment.

You know a thing or two about pendulums and prospecting.

There are various techniques, my grandad taught me a few.

But I've never had the gift.

- What are you doing? - What are you scared of?

Relax.

Focus on the sensation in your fingertips.

Hope we're not interrupting anything. We could come back.

This is my wife, Fabienne.

- Nice to meet you. - Detective Sergeant Trudeau.

- Jerome. - Bedard's not with you?

She won't be here till morning. She's dead tired and sound asleep.

- Where's the body? - Outside.

You can't touch it till Bedard's had a look and taken photos.

Is she for real? He may be frozen,

but he's still a human being. We can't let the wolves eat him.

We'll take photos with our phones.

We can't leave him there. Think of his mum.

Roger and the guys were there before and after the incident.

They didn't see anything.

- Don't ask them so nicely. - Watch it.

We didn't appreciate the muscle you sent to intimidate us.

- If you want them on your side... - What should I do?

Just sit around and do nothing?

How's the money situation?

- You can't keep borrowing more. - The price of iron will go back up.

- Hey, Jules. - I'm telling you, it'll go back up.

What do you want for dinner?

Hey, maybe we could hook up tonight.

Did you see the photo I sent you?

Dave. Dave!

Hurry up.

I'm closed.

Dave.

- Looks pretty bad. -1 want a new one, same brand.

- You want the same number? - Naturally.

- Got your SIM card? - Must be in there.

I'll be right back.

What's taking so long?

The card's stuck, just give me a minute.

Activated and everything.

You can pay me later, OK? I'm closed for the day.

OK.

- About time. - You called?

Yes, about ten times. I need a safe place to store some stuff.

- About 10 metres square. - Won't your garage do?

Fuck, this is urgent, Bruno.

Just relax, OK.

Let me think about it and call you back.

Yes...

- How long can an autopsy take? - It's because of the investigation.

- We didn't even reach your brother. -1 spoke to him earlier.

He's been tied up at work, some equipment broke down...

Stop finding excuses for him.

- He'll be at the funeral. - We don't even know when it is.

-He'll be at the funeral. -We don't even know when it is.

I booked the room, for 3 days from now.

Are you insane?.

We're not ready.

Raphaelle!

Did you hear that? Your dad wants to hold a funeral.

We need to start putting this behind us.

Everything OK, Anthony?

Come and take your mind off things.

Yes, OK.

Touch nothing else until Bedard gets here.

We'll be back tomorrow with better equipment and something to keep warm.

Alex.

Could you pick him up from day care? It closes at 2 today and I'm swamped.

OK.

- What are you doing today? - Staying home and resting.

- What is it? - No, it's just that...

The mine's in crisis, the minister's visiting.

I know your ex was killed, but...

I know, sweetie.

But you're always tinkering in the garage...

Hey, I do everything my dad tells me to do.

It's not my fault if he only lets me order stock and handle the grunt work.

It's the perfect chance to show him you can do more.

- You're saying I lack ambition? - That's not what I said.

- It's what you implied. - Come on, Lou.

I said it because I believe in you, OK?

I have a lot more ambition than you think, Sophie.

I just have my own way of doing things.

What does that mean?

You'll see.

- Love you. - Bye.

Boy, you're getting heavy.

- You know I was joking. - It didn't sound like it.

Alex, I never actually thought you'd flirt with your boss,

who's 10 years your senior, with a face that's begging for a smack.

- There you go again. - What?

Damn it.

Sounding like you're joking when you're not really joking.

Alex, I'm burnt out.

Is there really a killer on the loose in Fermont?

Well, I'm about to turn into one.

See, I wasn't joking.

Are you really scared of the killer?

- Shouldn't I be? -1 don't know.

We don't have solid proof y’et.

And mum's the word about Desmarais and young Gregoire.

It's all circumstantial.

And the serial killer thirpg is just a theory.

As long as you nab him before our trip.

I'm going back to bed.

By the way, the toaster conked out a week ago.

Good night.

Is that the only restaurant in town?

There's one at the Fertek bar and the rink has a snack bar.

Isn't it a bit weird, working with Trudeau?

How so?

I often have meetings in Quebec City.

Major Crime detectives are like superstars.

People talk.

I heard that at one point, you and Trudeau...

How was she in bed?

I don't remember, it's been too long.

- Are you going to the rink? - Yes, directly.

Hey. Good morning.

Lieutenant, we can't announce Desmarais' death yet.

We need to frame it so people don't panic.

And I want to tell his mum first.

-1 could tell her. - No, I'll do it.

It can wait until tonight, but I want to do it.

OK.

Contact Desmarais' service providers: cards, phones, Internet...

- Anything you can find. -OK.

Any developments?

Yes, I brought a mobile lab here to run tests.

I got here 5 minutes ago, Celine.

But there is something.

I saw Sophie.

That's it. I wasn't expecting it, so I froze.

-1 pretended not to see her. - You didn't even say hello?

If you brought me here to play mediator, forget it.

I never asked you to. It's not like you to ignore her.

No way am I getting stuck between a tank and a bulldozer.

Can you determine the time of death?

Not precisely because he was frozen.

But the cause of death should be easier to determine.

Did you notice the thing with his face?

No, it was covered in frost. What is it?

I can't be sure, but I'd say he was a wearing a mask.

Him too? But we didn't find one at the crime scene.

We can leave now. The Ski-Doo's ready.

Get back to me when you're 100% sure.

Will you come and see me again soon?

I already miss you.

- Hi. - You startled me.

Sorry, I didn't mean to scare my favourite uncle.

I'm off to work. Can you give me a lift?

Yes.

Mum's dying to see you, but what's another 10 minutes?

Yes... Sorry.

I was tied up at work.

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

The worst part is how it happened.

In theory, Desmarais could have had a stroke

or died from CO poisoning other than from the chainsaw.

Martin will determine that.

Supposing he,didn't commit suicide.

OK, then he was murdered.

Here or the killer just hid the body here?

I don't think he was hiding it.

Otherwise he'd have hidden it a mile away in any direction

and no one would've found it.

So the killer wanted us to find the body?

Not only'that, I think he wanted us to find it...

here.

But why exactly here?

Why not in the cabin or at the bottom of the lake?

Why should we care if the victim's under a rowing boat?

No reason, but we need to understand the killer quickly

because I doubt this is the last body we'll find.

Can you hear me, Alex? It's Alain.

Loud and clear, Alain.

Dr Landry believes the cause of Steven Desmarais' death

is carbon monoxide poisoning.

10-4. Alain, this is Trudeau.

- Anything else? - Yes.

There were marks on Desmarais' wrists.

He thinks they were caused by handcuffs placed over his coat.

That's all for now, over.

10-4. Thanks, Alain. Over and out.

Young Gregoire, Justine, Desmarais...

- All three died of CO poisoning. - Sleeping bags and'handcuffs for two,

but he wouldn't,need handcuffs for Gregoire.

He was easier to control, plus, he'd been drinking.

No, the handcuffs are another story. But the carbon monoxide...

What about it?

Something's off. Have you ever heard of a killer

who murdered his victims using such a gentle method?

Hey, come and see this.

Did you see the photo of the apartment? Very cool.

4 months rent-free, enough time to figure something out.

I don't know your cousin from Montreal.

He won't even be there. So, we'll be doing him a favour.

Besides, you've got no choice.

How's that?

If you don't come, I'll give your share to Lea and go alone.

You think that's how you'll convince me?

I'll do anything to make you come, that's all.

- You're just as nuts as your dad. - Maybe more.

You've got some nerve, Tony.

Maybe, but the handbag was your idea.

Come on, Raph. Forget that. What's done is done.

Hey, Montreal.

We weren't meant to be stuck in this hellhole.

We've been spinning our wheels for too long, it's time to get out.

While we're young and still have the guts,

before we blow our cash on booze

and end up shovelling rocks in the tundra until we die.

You're insane.

- How would we get there? - Let me take care of that.

Be ready at 9pm, OK?

OK.

It was hidden out at the back.

- What is it? - A tool for finding mineral deposits.

The small one measures the Earth's magnetic field,

and the other... I'm not sure,

but it's all standard prospecting equipment.

She's going out with a handsome geologist.

Can't I know stuff independently from my boyfriend?

Yes, just not that.

At least we know the guy didn't come here to steal it.

He lit a fire and made himself at home.

- He had time to find it. - No idea what he ran off with?

No, he covered his sled with a tarpaulin.

It doesn't prove he's a thief or a killer.

Then why scram when he saw us?

He could've been poaching. There's caribou in these woods.

It's a 20.000-dollar fine. I'd be flooring it out of here too.

But he did break in.

But the lock may have been smashed already.

Maybe, but it definitely wasn't Desmarais who lit the fire.

Is that a map of the area?

More precisely, it's a map of Desmarais' claim.

A claim is the territory where he's allowed to prospect?

And he alone, yes.

Maybe he found a major deposit,

and somebody killed him to buy back the claim?

That would surprise me.

Over the last 50 years, at least four mining companies

have prospected the claim to death, and all of them found zilch.

I doubt Desmarais could do better with a pendulum.

But he bought the claim a good 10 years ago.

He kept up the lease payments

and went around with his pendulum like an idiot.

That's why people made fun of him.

- Any fingerprints? - Not many.

- Not enough, even. - How so?

The only prints I found were in hard-to-reach places,

the back of a cupboard door, a windowsill...

So, either Desmarais always wore mittens in his cabin...

Or someone deliberately wiped off the prints?

Exactly.

The guy took off when he saw us arrive.

But he wiped the fingerprints because he knew we'd come.

Tony.

Tony!

What a pleasant surprise. How are you, Anthony?

I bet he's got a favour to ask.

- How much? - Actually, I have a gift for you.

To what do I owe the honour? I still have the last one you gave me.

You were in Year 3.

- It'll be hard to top that. - Obviously.

- But I do have a favour to ask. -1 figured.

- Thank you. - Thanks. See you soon.

Can you wash my hair?

Not cut it, just wash it.

Come on.

Mum?

- Are you all right? -1 haven't touched you in ages.

Don't move, I'm not done.

Thanks, that was nice.

I'm starting to enjoy Ski-Doo.

I have to call Quebec City. We have a protocol to follow.

OK, I'll be back in 10 minutes.

I'll take the Ski-Doo back.

Here.

Don't open it until after I leave.

Oh, I won't be home for dinner.

- I'm sleeping over at Felix's. -OK.

- Bye. - Bye.

My God. Are those real diamonds?

Anthony, wait.

What are you planning to do? You've spent all your money on those.

- No, Mum... - Please don't do anything stupid.

- What are you talking about? - Stop it. I've read up on this.

People will often give gifts when they say their goodbyes.

- After Gregoire, I couldn't bear it. - Mum, you don't have to worry.

I just want to live. You've never understood that, but that's OK.

- Hello? - I'm in front of the door.

There's a little vent about 3 metres to your left.

The key is on the metal bar above the vent.

- OK, got it. - You sure it's safe?

Yes, it belonged to the old coal mine.

The guy who bought it hasn't used it in ages.

I gave him 200 dollars no questions asked.

Thanks, Bruno.

I know I've been tough on you recently,

but I promise your loyalty will soon be rewarded, OK?

OK. Coming, coming.

Sorry, Dave, I'm in a rush.

Tell me, aren't you friends with Steven Desmarais?

- Kind of. -OK.

- When did you last see him? -1 don't know, maybe 2 months ago.

Looking to buy a toaster?

Yes.

Ideally, one that'll last more than 6 months.

I need reinforcements and a profiler. Stat.

Just like you said, carbon monoxide isn't a serial killer's weapon.

Those guys aren't choirboys, they're sadists.

And you have to admit, the victims have nothing in common.

Have you even been listening to me?

We need to understand the killer or there'll be more victims.

That's why I need a profiler.

Until the minister announces the grant to Ricard Mines,

the force won't do anything to make people think

there's a serial killer in Ferment, and that's final.

If you want to take that route, you go it alone and on the down-low.

If this is about your ties with a certain political party

making you act like this, it'll come out.

If it does, I know it won't come from you.

- Jacques. - You have my complete trust.

Don't do anything to lose it.

Yes, it's me.

Listen,

to make everything appear normal, I'll need another 10 million dollars.

10.

I'll pay you back as soon as the minister confirms the grant.

What have you got to lose?

No, Sergio, we agreed on 17%.

OK.

OK, 18.5%.

No, 18.5%.

- We need to talk about your future. -1 can sort myself out.

- You know you can't. - Wait and see, you'll be surprised.

How are talks between your dad and the minister going?

- Did he discuss it with yeu? - No.

See what I mean? You're not even in the know.

I know what he's scheming, but I'm not telling you.

Louis-Philippe Ricard, I can't deal with your childishness.

The entire family's future is at stake here.

There's more than that at stake, Mum. Way more.

- Hey, how's your son, Bruno? -OK, I think.

He wants nothing to do with me, a typical teen.

He'll soon realise things don't always work out like we want.

But that shouldn't stop him...

Go to hell.

Shit.

Yes.

One thing's for sure, your friend was a lush.

- His liver's as big as a football. - He had quite the reputation.

We found at least 100 bottles of hard liquor in his cabin.

There's more. You said he was single.

I found hair strands on his left shoulder.

- Long blonde strands. - Just like on Justine's body?

I'll run some tests, but at first glance, yes.

Another surprising detail: when the body started thawing,

- it gave off a smell. - From putrefaction?

No, not at that point. No, the smell of perfume.

Summer Sigh by Lualdi, to be precise.

- Martin has a brilliant nose. - Oh, good for you.

Desmarais was better known for his body odour.

I confirm that was present too.

Here are my notes. There's not much,

but I just got a call from the Quebec City lab.

They were able to identify the broken glass

found at the scene of Justine's murder.

- You'll never guess. It's a bottle... - Of perfume.

Summer Sigh, by Lualdi.

Yes, that's right.

Your dad will kill you.

But I doubt he'll call the cops.

So, good luck to him.

I like working with you, Alex.

Me too.

Though the case is kind of morbid...

You know what's got me worked up since the start?

- No, no... What? - Its femininity.

You think the killer might be a woman?

I highly doubt it. Female serial killers are extremely rare.

But...

The perfume, long, blonde hair strands...

But mostly, it's the gentleness, the delicacy of the killing method.

The CO, the sleeping bag, the humming of the motor.

Doesn't it sound cosy, almost inviting? Don't you think?

Maybe in the killer's mind, but I doubt the victims felt that way.

Obviously, in the killer's mind.

It's the killer's mind we need to figure out, Alex.

Yes.

Go to sleep

Sleep, child

You'll soon go to sleep, child

a little danger to feel alive.