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Yeah?

Austin here. It's two o'clock.

Yeah, everything's all right.

OK.

Check in again at six.

All right.

You move, and I'll cut your neck,

Who else is in the house?

- The aunt's upstairs. - And the girl?

Your mummy wants to see you, Lucy.

What do you mean, you don't have enough men?

I don't want to hear it.

Those roadblocks stay,

and you check every car that's got a kid in it.

Yeah, I got the authority!

You can go to the commissioner for all I care, pal.

Don't they know what's going on here?

Austin has come out of surgery.

- When can he talk? - They can't say.

Two men by his bed, beside it.

- He sighs, I want to know about it. - OK.

- Good morning. - Where the hell have you been?

Whatever happened to "thank you"?

"Thank you for getting here so quickly."

Listen, you want to spend your day off murdering grouse in the country,

that's your business. They could be anywhere by now!

Hey, Lieutenant. Slow down.

It's me, Makepeace, your partner.

All hell is breaking loose here, partner.

- Where's Spikings? - Fighting for his life in court.

Is this her? Yeah.

Lucy Bayly.

11 years old.

Pretty.

They're animals.

We've been at this since six o'clock this morning.

No messages, no sightings, no nothing.

Well, they're not going to want to move her around much,

not at her age.

- What did the judge say? - We got the adjournment. Two days.

But when the daughter of your star witness is abducted

the night before the trial, His Honour is not impressed.

What about Burton?

Sat in the dock, looking the picture of innocence.

All smug and untouchable.

Took me nearly four years to get Burton before the courts.

One of the biggest drug dealers in this city. And when I...

The mother's here, guv. She wants to see you.

Where is she? Interview room.

Might help if I come with you.

They wouldn't hurt her, would they?

They couldn't.

We'll get her back, Mrs Bayly.

The hearing's been adjourned for two days.

That gives us some time.

And if you haven't got her by then?

We keep adjourning.

Until they kill her?

I'm not giving evidence.

- That would make matters worse. - No.

No, I'm gonna tell the judge it was all lies, I was put up to it.

You can't do that.

Now, listen, Mrs Bayly, very carefully.

If you change your testimony and Burton walks free,

the chances for Lucy are slim.

Now, as long as we have Burton, we have a chance.

They have my daughter.

I am going to give them what they want.

Austin has come up with a positive ID on his assailant.

- Who is he? - Guy named Eddie Dean.

- Hell! - You know him?

Small, dark, ex-commando...

Nutter of the first order.

Now, this isn't the same guy that blew up the ferry boat?

- That's the one. - Hey, sounds like a fun guy.

Oh, that poor child.

All right.

I want you two to find Dean.

And I don't care how you do it.

You have open authorisation from me to do whatever is necessary.

No restrictions.

You have two days.

- Hiya, guys. - Nice moving, Rickie.

Yeah, man, got greased lightning on my wheels.

Why don't you put some of it on your tongue, Mr Grant?

- Rude. - What?

Rickie Rude. Changed my name by deed poll.

Cute.

- I know, the girls love it. - Not this one.

- We're looking for Eddie Dean. - Who?

Hey. He's got a habit, you deal in his neighbourhood,

so don't mess me around.

You ever tried skating in a cell?

Really makes your turns perfect.

Man, you've gotta give me some time, you've just gotta wait.

Sure. You've got till tomorrow.

There's no way you're gonna find Eddie.

Guys, I've got to shift. Bye.

Now, listen. No more cool jive.

This is important. It's special, OK?

Look at me. Look at me.

I can do anything I want on this.

It's official. You get my drift?

- OK. - OK.

Then you think hard, and you think real fast, because I'm getting edgy.

Keith. Keith somebody.

Well, he's no good to you.

- Why's that? - The man's banged up.

Does this guy like to drive American cars with a feather in his hair?

Yeah, that's him.

- Lymon? - Lymon, that's the guy.

All right, Rickie, go make your appointments.

I'll get out...

...and I'll have you.

Well, if there's one person in the entire world

that is not going to want to help us find Eddie Dean, it's Lymon.

You never know.

Who would have thought?

So he's been the model inmate, huh?

He's even been transferred to a medium security prison.

Smart. It's a wonder nobody's lived to regret it yet.

Glowing reports from the social workers, the lot.

How long has he got left?

Another seven. Maybe four with good behaviour.

This could be a break for us.

Oh, sure.

I can see it now. Er, you walk in there,

"Hi, Lymon, nice cell you've got here.

"Having a good time?

"Well, we just want you to do a little favour for us."

There are ways.

I know how he thinks.

How can you know a man who's totally unpredictable

and probably a psychopath?

We gotta use him.

Dempsey.

We're trying to save a little girl's life,

- not... - Not what?

Not pursue some personal vendetta of yours.

You've got a thing about this guy.

Now, you and he are trouble, and you know it.

The only thing I know is that there's a little girl

who's got maybe, just maybe 24 hours left,

and we got nothing.

Except Lymon.

The, er, sergeant and me, we got an idea.

I'm listening.

There's this guy in prison.

Who?

That's not so, er...

The point is that this guy can lead us to Dean.

Er, the lieutenant and I feel that if we could put, er,

- a deal together... - A really good deal.

A really, really good deal.

...er, we, er, would be able to get the cooperation of the prisoner.

Something like a pardon?

Can you swing it?

Well, if the child is saved

as a direct result of this person's assistance...

Yes.

Who are we talking about?

Keith Lymon.

You'd go along with this?

It seems to be the only way.

All right.

I'll get the necessary paper

Well, you don't really have to bother.

No, I mean, this is... not really a paperwork job.

You mean, this is something I don't want to know about. Correct?

Lymon, you're being transferred.

Just when I was getting to like it

Your new home isn't gonna be as nice.

Sigarette.

Come on! Come on!

Now! Go! Skedaddle.

What took you so long?

Traffic was bad.

Enjoy the ride?

We got all the amenities.

Remember these?

See, officially, you're released into my custody.

But the world, and in particular Eddie Dean,

thinks you're on the run and in need of help.

So all you gotta do is ask the right questions

in the right places and flush him out for us.

In exchange for which, you get a full pardon.

Don't think we're making a very big impression, Lieutenant.

Maybe he likes it inside.

Listen, I can get you back as fast as I got you out.

Maybe faster.

Should we give him some time to think it through?

All right. Take your time.

You've got five minutes.

If this doesn't work, what's plan B?

There ain't gonna be a plan B.

What if he turns us down?

He can't turn us down.

Then what's he thinking about?

Listen.

I may be the guy he hates most in the world.

Maybe he's spent the last two and a half years

thinking about how he was gonna get even with me.

Now, all of a sudden, the same guy, namely me,

is offering him his freedom.

- That's gotta hurt. - Maybe it hurts too much.

In that case, you're in charge of plan B.

Oh, thanks a bunch!

I can't do everything, Makepeace.

- How do I know this is on the level? - Trust me.

Speak to the boss.

Press the speaker.

It's Lymon.

Spikings.

This deal... It's solid?

The assistant commissioner has agreed.

Home Office approval is a formality.

Provided you deliver the girl

That's official.

Satisfied?

Best deal you'll ever be offered, Lymon.

I can find Eddie Dean.

Only, er...

...I don't feel like taking the deal.

This carrot's got a big downside.

You'd better think about the consequences.

What have you got on me?

How about escaping from custody?

That ought to be worth about four years...

on top of what you've got to go back to.

And I'm just the man to fit you up to see you get every one of 'em.

And believe me, if that little girl dies,

that's exactly what I'm gonna do.

You are real bastard.

Yeah.

OK.

You've got a deal.

Where do we start?

One man'll know where he is.

His half brother.

He skipped bail months ago, but,

...he's about.

Where do we find him?

WE don't find him.

I work alone.

And the next thing we hear, you're in Rio.

One hour. We'll be waiting right here.

Any news?

Not yet.

I thought you might like this.

We're working on some strong leads.

We could call you at home.

I want to stay.

I understand.

No, you don't.

I worked my heart out to get out of the gutter,

to leave the Burtons of this world

And just as soon as I do...

- We're on the same side, Christine. - Whatever you say, Superintendent.

We should be working together for Lucy.

For Lucy?

Some ex-cook is catch shoot.

You want Burton, another conviction to your credit.

We're all just pawns in your game.

It's one thing getting out of the gutter.

It's another leaving it behind.

You have to learn to trust people a little in this world.

That's how I got Lucy into this mess.

I trusted you.

Charlie five to control.

Any progress at your end?

Negative.

Understatement of the year.

Put out a priority alert

'for vehicle registration A882 JLB.'

Descript... Isn't that...

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Just, er, put out an alert for Keith Lymon, too.

- You mean... - Charlie five, over and out.

3-6-4-1.

- 'It's me.' - Who?

- You're out? - Yes.

What, on parole?

I got claustrophobic, done a runner.

So...

What's happening?

Nothing. Same old neighbourhood.

What are your plans?

Never have plans, George.

Who makes plans, right?

Where's Annie?

I haven't seen her for years.

She was working at The Crown, last I heard.

Well, if you see her, tell her I'm looking for her.

Keys are there. Maybe he's still around.

No, he'll have another car by now.

He came here to get his hair done.

Where would he go next?

Dempsey, what does it matter?

We have to find another way to Eddie Dean, and quick!

He's still our best chance.

Are you sure that's the only reason why you want to keep after him?

What do you want?

I told you.

I wouldn't lie to you.

Where is she?

I told you, I don't know!

- These for your motor? - Yeah.

Where is she?

I'm not gonna ask you again.

Charlie five here.

'Positive ID Lymon.

'Spotted cruising down North Street in a black Trans Am. Over.

Got it. Over and out.

Hello, Annie. George.

Keith's out.

No. Yeah.

He's been round here looking for you.

He's on his way there now.

I had to. You know what he's like.

A couple of minutes ago.

Yeah!

I don't know. I don't think so.

Hey, listen. Listen to me.

You'd better think what to do about Kevin when he hears about it.

Well, that's your problem.

Annie.

I've been looking for you.

I can explain.

Good.

We're looking for a guy named Lymon.

We get a lot of guys in here.

Er, with plaits in their hair?

Ha. No, sorry.

What about, er, one of your girls?

Well, you can ask them, if you like.

But men with plaits don't usually come to places like this, do they?

Got a liquor licence here, do you?

Yeah.

And you want to stay in business?

Think you had trouble? You ain't seen nothing.

OK.

OK.

Er, Lymon was here, looking for Annie.

Is that one of your girls?

No way. She was his girlfriend.

Was?

Well, when he went inside, she took up with another bloke.

He was going barmy. He even tried to attack Clive here.

Where does she live?

I didn't tell you, right?

I've got a life to lead, too, you know.

Sure.

Kevin doesn't mean anything to me.

Hey. Come back to bed.

Have you got a razor but isn't his?

Yeah, in the bathroom.

How about something to eat?

Priority request.

Back-up units to 12 Broughton Street, EC2. Over.

Take the next turning on the left.

Where's that food, Annie?

Hello, Kevin.

Bastard.

Wasn't expecting you so soon.

Well, they're broadcasting it all over the neighbourhood.

Should we wait for the others?

Yeah, sure. I'll take the front door, you take the back.

Police!

I thought we had a deal.

What deal?

You're gonna lead me to Eddie Dean's brother.

- Half brother. - Where is he?

You just shot him.

Just arrived. It's been cleared.

Sent from Hampstead.

- How's the girl? - Still asleep.

Good. She's a nice kid.

Pity, really.

What is?

I'd quite like one of my own.

Check the perimeter, and take Cliff with you.

What about the girl?

Uncle Eddie's here!

Hello, there, princess.

Is that Lucy's?

I've got to get Burton off, change my story,

or they will kill her.

The minute Burton walks from that court a free man,

we've lost all our bargaining power.

Lucy will be of no further value to them.

That's when they'll do it.

No.

He's lost a lot of blood. They have to operate immediately.

Did he say anything at all?

Well, he mumbled some obscenities as they put him under.

How long is he gonna be out?

Well, the operation could take three hours,

and you have to allow three hours for the anaesthetic to wear off.

Then he may go into a deep natural sleep. So they don't know.

It's too late, anyway. The trial's at ten.

Here are his things.

House keys, change...

Wallet, credit card, driver's licence, £10...

Chewing gum, used.

What's this?

- That a six? - Mm.

"Eddie, sixth, Kirby's."

The sixth is tomorrow.

And Kirby's?

It's a local greasy spoon.

Opens early.

What's happening in there?

Nothing much, just a couple of truckers.

How about the owner?

Very nice. Wants to take me out for a pint.

And there's no way in through the back.

My nose tells me something's wrong here, Makepeace.

Well, let's hope your nose is wrong. For Lucy's sake.

I sat up all night last night,

wondering what it would be like without her.

We're getting closer.

Let's apply for another adjournment, just two days.

My lawyer has instructions to say I was lying.

Car's ready, guv.

Time we went.

How about him?

Yeah, I've seen him with Eddie.

- Who is he? - Don't know.

Let's get him. Come on.

Whose is this?

Kevin Dean brought it in, but it belongs to a mate of his.

- Open it up. - This side's not locked.

- What's wrong with it? - Gearbox gone.

I'd say it's been getting some rough treatment.

Been in the country?

Well, it's not got like this driving around town.

Looks like Kevin was the delivery boy.

Crossbow?

Don't make much noise if you want a bit of target practice.

Was there some place he liked to go?

Yeah, lots of them.

Eddie liked to get away.

Camp out, you know what I mean?

Well, is there somewhere close to town,

somewhere that he couldn't make much noise?

Yeah, there is one.

- All clear? - Yeah, nobody around.

Good to hear.

We're almost certain we've found Lucy.

Almost?

There are men on the way there now.

But they haven't actually got her?

No.

We can get closer from here.

- Didn't get anything, then? - Where's Kevin?

- Hasn't turned up. - Get the girl to the caravan.

- Probably in the pub somewhere. - Get her in there!

- The girl must be in the caravan. - Yeah.

We can't risk a shootout.

I'll go round the back, you cover me.

Lymon!

Yeah, give it a go.

Yeah. I mean, he's so used to the bloody pump. Let's have the pump.

Good shot. Good.

- Where's Lymon? - He's done a runner.

- Get Lucy to the car. - Come on, Lucy.

Manroe!

Deep breath. Come on. OK, go!

Go, keep going!

What took you so long, Sundance?

Drop it!

Christine.

I've got somebody who wants to talk to you.

Press that button there.

Lucy?

Yes!

Lucy!

Well done.

It's a full pardon.

I don't have to go back?

No. You're free.

You want a lift somewhere?

I'll find my own way.