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Defence Minister Henrik Skelb�k is going to Baghdad to celebrate New Year.

-Skelb�k, you must come down from here. -Just a moment.

I lost one of my guys.

Welcome to the admissions test for bodyguard training.

You shall cooperate, show initiative, motivation. Support, and help each other.

I told the PM I called my wife.

I advanced.

-It is quite wrong to live with her. -Ibro's father wasn't at the funeral.

Catic suffered from post-traumatic stress when he came here.

If such a man is squeezed into a corner-

He can wipe out everything around him.

COPENHAGEN Saturday, January 12

Nine o'clock, here's the news. A Dane died last night in Afghanistan.

He was 25-year-old Niels Poulsen from the Jutland Dragoon Regiment.

Niels Poulsen was lured into a ambush. His relatives have been notified.

This is the second Danish loss serving abroad in a short period of time.

-Last week Ibro Catic died. -Shut up now!

I've talked to the PM.

U.S. president will visit him next Sunday after a visit to Poland.

-We'll deal with that. -It's U.S. president.

We need everyone who can crawl or walk.

I've got something more urgent!

Catic was looking at Eva Enevoldsen's website and now we can't find her.

-Have you found her already? -We've just spotted her.

Surveillance cameras were set up to protect Skelb�k.

Rewind a bit.

-Can you zoom in on the driver? -Yes.

-When exactly did she get into the taxi? -Nine minutes ago.

-Try to ping his phone. -He's turned it off.

Obtain the GPS coordinates of the taxi. If they protest ...

There will be no problem. - Or?

Listen up now. Call in the SWAT team. Send out surveillance vehicles

within a 15 minute radius from Skelb�k's house.

If the Copenhagen police locate the taxi they should let us handle it.

You should stop. You should stop!

You should stop ...

-He is there. -Why are we stopping him?

The SWAT team must be deployed. -What if he kills her then?

Take over. Gravity's suspended. If it goes wrong the shit will flow here.

Catic was an elite soldier in Yugoslavia. He's seen things he'll never forget.

-He must be taken by professionals. -It was just what I wanted to know.

Can't you let me go?

Can't you let me go?

Can't I go now?

-Did you find him? -Yes.

Yes, I have a picture.

Three, two, one .. now.

He disappeared ...

THE PROTECTORS

S�nderborg Saturday, January 12

Excuse me a moment.

We've put a bodyguard on Eva Enevoldsen.

Catic attacked her.

Her condition is stable.

-What did he do to her? -She received wounds to the face.

-Was he captured? -No, not yet.

How ... how does Ibro's father know about Eva and me?

What you do in your bedroom isn't my business.

We are upgrading security around your family.

I'm not myself. I wake up at night and can't breathe.

It's as if there is a ton weight on top of me.

I see Ibro lying on top of me all the time. And ...

-also when Eva and I are ... -Yes.

I've always been able to see things like the view from a helicopter.

I've always been able to explain why we're doing what we're doing in Iraq.

It's so banal, the cold overview of doubt is gone now?

Damn this shitty war.

Now I'll explain why the Danish boy came home in a coffin.

Our thoughts and deepest sympathy go out to Niels Poulsen's relatives.

But that doesn't alter our decision to stay in Afghanistan.

To do otherwise would be pointless after so many already have lost their lives.

It is up to you, Mom.

Mom, of course, I'm sorry. That question seems strange to me.

Because I can't come.

Mom?

-Where is your suitcase? -Who is she?

Hasn't Rachel thrown you out?

You need to invest in new wallpaper. Otherwise, it will look awful.

-Have you talked to Rachel? -Why are you mad?

I thought I figured out how I to tell her.

Everything happened afterwards, quarrels and so on ...

But just by saying it ... Even the sentence.

"Uh, honey, ... I have been sleeping with Sisse."

-It just flew out of my mouth. -You have no idea how lucky you are.

-You think I'm a shit? -Yes.

-Why ? -I don't know.

It's just what you deserve. -She has forgiven me.

Hello.

What was the problem on the Jutland home front?

My cousin Niels was shot last night in Afghanistan.

We didn't know each other well. He's six years younger than me.

Or was.

-Will we run together tomorrow? -Yes. Then it will be 10 km.

Tomorrow evening, after we are back at the barracks.

-Holy shit. -That 's father Abraham.

Then he talked shit. The painter.

He claimed once there was a dissenter church here.

You scared me, baby.

-Can't you turn it off? -It may be important.

Yes, it's Asger.

Hello?

It was a wrong number.

By the way ... a journalist said he heard from a source in the police-

-you caught the taxi outside the Defence Minister's house.

He asked what you were doing there.

I'd like to know, too.

Thank you for not mentioning Eva.

Daddy, why does he want to upgrade the security around us?

-Because Denmark is at war. -What does that have to do with us?

Nor is it something to do with us.

It certainly does.

COPENHAGEN Northwest

Even the killing of a Danish soldier has no policy implications.

My thoughts and deepest sympathy go out to Niels Poulsen's relatives.

But that doesn't alter our decision to stay in Afghanistan.

To do otherwise would be pointless after so many have already lost their lives.

So says Defence Minister Henrik Skelb�k from his home.

The funeral will take place in St Serup church-

And Defence Minister will attend.

R�dovre Monday, January 14

SOLD

Katharina observed returning home home. Alone. No trace of Catic.

Father in law?

All right.

Okay, next.

Stop. You should wait until her arms are straight. One more time.

-I told you to wait. -She's damn slow.

-The gun isn't loaded. -Make sure all guns are loaded.

Rambo ... happy journey home.

What is it?!

You know what? You only survived because you're a wog and a bitch.

How the hell can we compete with that?

Next.

Okay, come.

Sorry if I scared you, but I knocked downstairs first.

Well ...

How are you then?

Is this you where you'd live after you were married?

No, two houses further down.

We'd bought a house there.

He really looked forward to moving in there.

Now he can't even come back to his own home.

Why did he beat up the MP?

She had contact with the Minister, and it was him Catic was after.

So he'd feel the same as him. Loss. Pain.

Why is this happening?.

He has always been so kind. What could I have done?

Not more than you have done.

If you don't treat a person's pain, it becomes worse.

He was already very sick when he came to Denmark.

Do you have any idea where he is?

-I have to get in touch with him. -Get my coat in the hall.

Hurry up. There is glucose. I'm diabetic.

-My blood sugar falling. -Then take two. Here.

I always steal a few at the caf�. I'll get a glass of water for you.

Here you are.

How do you feel now?

How do you feel now?

Do you want me to you home?

I don't like you staying here alone.

PET HEADQUARTERS Tuesday, January 15

-Leon? -Yes?

The Queen and Prince Consort also wish to meet the president.

-So the cortege will pass Fredensborg. -There'll be no problem.

It's a planning issue.

Otherwise it'll be at the funeral where the Defence Minister shows up.

-I'll handle the funeral myself. -Good.

-I'll call later. - Yes? -Christiansborg's flipped out completely.

The Minister of Justice criticizes us-

-That we can't catch Catic with all our electronics.

Say Catic isn't using his phone, email or computer anymore.

That's taken care of. While we planned -

-the arrest a biker gang.

According to a surveillance report, a sniper rifle was stolen yesterday.

A SAKO, calibre 308. Does that tell you anything?

Wire taps of their biker rivals reveal they didn't steal the gun.

Could it be Catic?

His house is across from the armoury.

-Does he know how to use it? -Absolutely.

-Should I mention this to the minister? -No.

If you don't want to see a flock of chickens run around with their heads under their arms.

Is the female bodyguard candidate still in the game? -Yes. -But ...?

I don't know if Little Kurt will approve her.

I'll listen to the recommendation. But I have the final say.

My secretary is waiting with a report.

Then we'll go out to the airport. I'll wait there for my plane to Brussels.

Attack!

-Quick and consistent response. -We have debriefing in one hour.

Damn, well done. You were ice cold.

-But can I do it for real? -Sure you can.

Last year a young woman gave a note to a border guard in Israel.

"If you try to stop me I explode. "

Hundreds stood in line. What would you have done then?

If the note was at Copenhagen Airport, then?

-You should try to avoid it. -You're evading the question, Jasmina.

Okay?

Can't you hit a girl?

Guys, come with me over here.

-Are you okay? -Yes.

Jasmina, come here a bit.

Wait with that.

You three can't be in our final exam.

We have to increase security around the soldier's funeral.

Leon needs three people from here. You're chosen. Can you handle it?

Your cousin? All right.

Super. We'll hold a briefing outside the Church 9:00 Friday morning. Questions?

-Our examination then? -This will be your examination.

And you take that there.

PET HEADQUARTERS Thursday, January 17

Your appearance should be similar to your VIP.

Hair cut you every three weeks. And, guys, always clean-shaven.

Buy a good deodorant. You'll spend long days in hot cars near people.

-Isn't it a bit too big? -It makes you larger. It's good.

It's good. See you up there when you are ready. Bye.

-Try this. It suits you. -Are you the type who can dress women?

What is the effective firing distance for a SAKO, calibre 308?

600-700 m. Why?

I heard up there Catic may have obtained such a weapon.

Skelb�k's coming to the funeral. Imagine if Catic shows up, too.

My entire family will be on the pews in the church.

So yes! They look good.

-Are you going to a party? -Yes, yes.

Now we can send you out on the town. You see, that suit's okay?

The boss is participating, so if you want to keep those, you're in for a bumpy ride.

-Rasmus. -Thank you.

Jasmina. - Jonas.

I'll just take pictures of you. Stand in front of the door.

Yes. - Jasmina?

Yeah, neat. - And Jonas.

No, I need to take one more.

EVA ENEVOLDSEN'S RESIDENCE Middelfart

-Hi. -Hi.

-It's nice to hear your voice. -Where is he?

-He's just driven into town. -I need to hold you. How about you?

I'm trying to make it work. He has hugged me at least ten times.

He asks me out about you. Then I sleep a little. Then he comes back.

I need sleep.

I told him I was with you to write a speech for the PM.

First of all, I couldn't imagine writing a speech for him.

-Secondly, I hate to lie. -Yes, I know you do.

We haven't done anything else since we ...

Eva ... there is something I can do for you?

-I love you. -Who are you talking to?

No one.

How long ...? A week? A month?

-Three years. -Three years'.

Do you think of what, it means for me?

You do that more than enough for yourself.

What was the first thing you said to me in the hospital?

- "You scared me." -You had scared me.

I was which completely broken.

It's the bloody fool who did it, who should scare you!

-It physically hurt me. -Physically hurt you. You, you, you.

I'm so fucking tired of you. Leave. Get out of my house!

Do you understand?!

Stop that!

I've sworn never to live with a man who beats me!

What's the plan now?

Can you help me find a hotel in Odense, so ...

-I can't drive. Can you ... -Of course.

West Jutland

Skelb�k could have declined to come. He's bringing this all here.

-It's our job to go on. -I know.

Your mother's called Lisbeth and your dad's name ... his name is ...

Henning, yes. Have you told them about Catic?

I can't.

Are you okay?

-I'm so glad you came anyway. -Hi, Dad.

This is Jasmina and Jonas.

-Did you know Niels well? -No.

-We actually don't know him at all. -We will be working.

-We will be the guards at the church. -Why must there be guards?

There are all kinds of people.

Is it just that the politicians want to feel important?

St. Serup CHURCH Friday, January 18

-Where are you? -At the briefing.

You must learn to be on time. It is not for another ten minutes.

-How's your family handling it? -Badly.

It is understandable. Sit there.

But they are a bit proud, too, huh? About Niels' effort.

They have the right to be so.

Listen to me. You'll stand here outside the entrance to the church.

The guest list.

The guests will have their invitations. They're the only ones you let in.

If there is anyone whose name doesn't appear here, but who knew Niels?

Then you go on your gut feelings. You might as well get used to it.

You've seen the alert about Catic? We think he has a weapon.

The SWAT team is responsible for the area around the church.

NOTE ensures Catic doesn't just show up.

Questions? You two cover Skelb�k when he arrives.

I'm in place.

I just think it's neat. The other top people disappear-

-The minute the cameras were turned off. Skelb�k ...

He only wanted a cup of coffee. He liked it.

He talked to my family. Even to my old grandmother.

-And she can't stop talking. -We turned it to the party.

It's done. And afterwards?

-We have to stop in Middlefart. -Goodbye, to our party.

How was the funeral?

A speech went straight to the heart.

I joined the army to defend Denmark.

It was difficult to explain why a kid had to die-

-in a remote mountainous area in Central Asia.

-Usually you can explain. -That doesn't mean, it's true.

-If I don't say it, someone else will. -That's the worst excuse I've heard!

What did you do today?

In addition to sneak into my own house to get my clothes?

I've been on the phone too. If I want-

-I can be appointed Director at the Danish House in Paris from May 1

When would be see each other?

You could come with me.

Then we're fleeing.

We were not politicians to escape. We wanted to do something.

-Something you no longer believe in? -Then there's my boys.

There's probably no more to do, huh? Then, we can't see each other again.

If the two of us becomes an open secret. You can't continue to as a Minister.

-Darling ... -It's best you go first.

The wants to eat. Then we drive him to Hellerup. You go back to the barracks.

-Have a great party. -Thank you.

Hellerup Copenhagen

-Congratulations. -Thank you.

-Congratulations. -Congratulations, Jonas.

Secret source of humour is not born of joy, but from grief.

Mark Twain said that. You have shown that even a private event-

-didn't upset you in the least. It's a well done, Rasmus.

-Congratulations. -Congratulations, Rasmus.

-Go ahead and sit here. -Thank you.

Just a moment. He'll just sweep your house.

Attack! Drive!

Shots have been fired at the minister's home address. The minister is secure.

-Your Friend, then? -He asks if you're okay.

-Where are we going? -to PET.

Cheers!

No!

-Stop that! -Cheers!

Leon wants to talk to you.

Rasmus Poulsen.

One beer and a half.

Yes, it's Eva.

-Where are you? -Henrik?

I'm on the road to Copenhagen. Are you okay?

That offer of Paris ... Is it still open?

-Only if you are 100% sure. -My boys can visit us there.

Yes, of course.

-When will you be in Copenhagen? -In about an hour.

See you.

Yes, we'll see.

Dad, I'm going grocery shopping later.

Do you want anything?

COPENHAGEN Northwest

-We've made contact. -We'll take over from here. - Leon!

Where is Skelb�k? I need to talk to him!

-Skelb�k isn't here. -You think I'm an idiot?

Go out and tell the police Skelb�k must come here!

He has to apologize because he killed my son!

-Get him! -Let me check with Katharina.

Katharina ...

Haso, come with me. Come along.

-Fire and ambulance there. -Promptly, then?

Slavenka is heading there. We'll be there in five minutes.

Then we are in place.

-Slavenka, the interpreter. -Leon. Sit down here.

We're trying to establish visual contact.

-Now we have video. -Put these on.

"Your father is a traitor."

He asks why Skelb�k isn't here.

"Stand up. Stand up."

He tells her to get up, but she can't.

She says she can't get up if she doesn't get in a little sugar.

Is there gasoline in there?

-Probably. -She has a headache from it.

-Now I'm here. -Wait in the car.

Catic shouting: "Wake up." She doesn't answer.

Ask paramedics to show you how to give a glucose injection.

Hurry up.

-Hello? It's the police. Leon Hartvig.

-He wants to talk to Skelb�k. -We'll help with that.

-He wants an apology from Skelb�k. -I hear what you say.

But we have to help Katharina first. We both know she has diabetes.

He wants an apology now. Or he'll blow everything up.

We'll arrange it with Skelb�k, but only after Katharina.

I'll send in a young man you know with food and medicine.

Does he agree on that?

He says if he is armed he'll blow everything into the air.

The first time we can shoot, we'll take it. Shoot when you can.

Catic ... do you remember me?

No thank you.

-Are you okay? -Yes. I'm fine.

You can expect to get a reaction after this.

It wasn't intended I should go in, huh?

You had decided to shoot.

Hello?

-Are you moving in? -They're your bags from the barracks.

It was fun. I got Little Kurt out to dance. Or whatever it's called.

Has it been a tough night?

Do you know what? We damn well made it.

We have been-

-The world's coolest ... job.

Come on. - Come on down!

Cheers.

Who is this?

Little Kurt.

-Who is it, Rasmus? -It's Little Kurt.

Cheers.

What did you do tonight? Play Solitaire?