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Darren Reid was on his way here to be interviewed when he was shot.

It was an extremely professional killing.

Sounds like ex-military.

I'm not leaving here except with the police!

I'm dead otherwise! No!

It's him.

My wife's help is dependent on an official Regret Settlement

stating that she will face no criminal charges

beyond money laundering.

I did everything you asked!

I even gave up Fionn!

Mr Melnick would like you to leave now.

Fuck!

Arthur!

You were asked to stay away.

James was quite clear about that.

Ah!

Can I get a comment on the Luca Rivera case?

I'm aware that CTU has had a breach.

CAB also suffered what appears to be a ransomware attack.

I think they are connected. You were right.

The Brannigan-Melnick files are corrupted.

So, can you tell me what the hell is going on?

DS Claire Wallace with CAB.

Following a recent incident, we may be reopening your case.

Tell me what you know about La Modelo.

Give me a name. Gabrio Rojas!

CHOKES

VACUUM CLEANER WHIRS

TENSE MUSIC PLAYS SLOWLY

LOUD THUDDING

FOOTSTEPS APPROACH

VACUUM CLEANER STOPS

DOOR HANDLE RATTLES

RATTLING INTENSIFIES

Brannigan's car bomb, do we know who planted it?

We have CCTV of what appears to be someone tampering with the vehicle

in the car park at Dublin Airport.

Great. Sorry. They managed to conceal their identity.

It appears to have been wired

through the central locking system.

It was armed when the system was disabled

and triggered when Brannigan locked the vehicle.

Is that unusual?

Normally a device is triggered by opening a door,

not by locking it.

Maybe they didn't want a major incident at Dublin Airport.

Maybe.

Could it have been a warning?

It's risky.

There are easier ways to sending a message.

Any explosives?

Was it PENT?

Why would you think that?

It was used in the Belgian bombings.

No. This was C4.

So, this could be connected

to Fionn Brannigan and Darren Reid?

Yeah. We think so.

Hi, Mila. Josh, good to see you.

I thought I'd touch base, see if there's any update?

We're fully operational.

What about you guys?

Cyber Crime have confirmed our breach was

via a socially engineered email.

Can I bounce something off you? Sure.

We know these were coordinated attacks.

So, maybe both viruses were designed by the same person.

Exactly.

And if you figure out who designed the viruses...

We can track down the hackers. Yes.

We can start by looking for a signature.

Yeah, sounds good.

Something's odd about this hack.

I have to go.

Morning. Hiya.

Fancy a pint after work?

My shout.

Er...leave it with me.

Excusez-moi.

Ms Swann.

Deputy Prime Minister.

Let me be the first to congratulate you. Oh! And to report.

It's quite a coup

for Niskus Group and Trestford.

It's such a shame Richard isn't here to see it.

Yeah.

One minor detail.

I'm hearing rumblings

from the mayor's office

that your competitors are pushing for a review

of Trestford's finances following his death.

It's to be expected.

As the preferred bidder,

they must ensure you're financially viable

before contracts are signed.

Our investors would rather avoid that

and any delay it could cause.

I'll see what I can do.

Could you arrange a private meeting

for me and the mayor?

Simply as a precaution. Just so he understands

that Richard's death does not diminish

the stability of Trestford,

or our capacity

to close the deal.

I know the mayor listens to you.

And Richard told me how resourceful you are.

Hmm.

Leave it with me.

Talking to Serious Crime,

we think that the car bomb could be related

to the hit on Reid, seeing as they used the same explosives.

Are they aware CTU reckons it's Colombian cartel-related?

Absolutely. That's the avenue they're going down.

I'm not convinced, though.

Speak of the devil.

If Dorgan is here, it must be serious.

If you'd like to make yourself comfortable.

Someone will be with you shortly.

DS Wallace. Mark.

Ms Brannigan.

What can I do for you?

My client has asked to speak to DS Berry.

That's not possible.

DS Berry is no longer assigned to CAB.

So? Let's get her here.

DS Berry is familiar with matters pertaining

to my client's disclosure.

You know that's not how it works, Mark.

If you want to speak with someone today,

you're going to have to settle for me.

Ms Brannigan has information

which may be of interest to CAB.

Right.

However, she has reason to believe

that disclosing this information will put her life

at considerable risk.

Are we talking about the same people who just tried kill her?

As I'm sure your client is aware,

anything relating to the car bomb should be taken to Serious Crime.

I don't think you're hearing me.

Ms Brannigan doesn't trust anyone else

with this information.

All right. I'm listening.

Considering its magnitude

and subsequent risk to her life,

we require assurances in place before proceeding.

Ms Brannigan will be provided

with round-the-clock Garda protection

and her immunity agreement upheld.

Any new disclosures will fall under the remit

of our existing Regret Settlement.

So, this is relating to Ms Brannigan's criminal activity in Belgium?

Don't answer that.

I can confirm

that my client's information has value.

You will want to hear it.

OK.

I'll speak with my superiors about Garda protection.

But as you know, you'll need to speak

to the Belgian judiciary directly about immunity.

The Regret Settlement is with them.

So, you think there's something the team missed the first time round?

No, Chief. Just that Brannigan has new information

she's willing to share now.

The Brannigan case is closed.

I'm here to ensure that current cases get back on track,

not to reopen old ones.

Dorgan's adamant she'll only speak to us.

We need to let her talk.

If we delay, she could change her mind.

Don't let Bibi manipulate you, Claire.

I appreciate your concern,

but let me run with this.

Once I have her statement,

I'll hand it over to Serious Crime and the Belgians.

Well, on that condition -

once Dorgan has spoken to the Belgian judiciary,

bring her in.

KNOCK ON DOOR

PHONE RINGS

Chief Inspector De Jong.

Brannigan, what?

Bibi Melnick. She's going by Brannigan now.

Her solicitor has asked for assurances

that the Regret Settlement remains intact. I thought you should know.

What else could she have to tell us?

We won't know until I get her in the room.

Then I need to be there.

There's not enough time.

If anything comes out of this, you'll know as soon as I do.

Yeah, well, I'd better.

Before we proceed, DS Wallace, can you confirm

that police protection will be provided for my client?

If the information leads us to open an investigation,

then we can move forward with a protection detail.

Chief Gately agreed.

We will be sharing your client's statements

with Chief Inspector De Jong

of Antwerp's Counterterrorism Unit.

Ah! We're dealing directly

with the Belgian judiciary.

Why bring Antwerp CTU into this?

The Chief Inspector was the leading officer

dealing with your client in Antwerp.

His opinion will be taken into account

when the status of the Regret Settlement is being considered.

To that end, we are recording this conversation.

With reference to the Regret Settlement,

I was under the impression that assurances

would be in place before we proceeded.

That depends on Ms Brannigan.

If the new information contradicts

her earlier testimony,

then the Regret Settlement will be dishonoured,

as you know.

However, if her statement is deemed helpful

to the ongoing CTU investigation,

she will be offered a new Regret Settlement.

I'm not sure that's in the best interest of my client.

Well, your client is free to leave at any time.

OK.

We're done here.

Richard Melnick orchestrated the Belgian bombings.

Jesus!

That's a serious accusation.

I'm aware of that.

Tell me how you arrived to that conclusion.

Richard asked me for a favour.

He was my father-in-law and it was a simple request,

so I didn't think anything of it.

He wanted a shipment brought in,

and so I looked after it.

I assumed it was money or something of value

to set up Trestford's new headquarters.

The plan was to deliver it to his men.

But when I opened the container,

I found a man inside.

I didn't know what to think,

but I handed him over and I didn't say anything.

It wasn't until after the Brussels attack,

when they released the photo of the bomber,

that I realised what was going on.

I thought that was the end of it,

until Richard asked me again.

This time I said no.

I didn't want any part of it.

But he made it clear that it was too late.

He warned me that the people he was in business with were ruthless.

I had to think of my family.

Is this to do with the upcoming sale of Antwerp Port?

Was that Richard Melnick's motive?

I believe the bombing campaign was a means

to secure the election for Deputy Prime Minister Maes.

Richard knew that he favoured the privatisation

of state assets, including the port.

And as soon as Maes got into power,

Richard formed a consortium in a bid to acquire it.

Are you suggesting that Maes was involved?

That's hard to say.

Richard only ever told me what I needed to know,

so it's possible that Maes was unaware.

But you are stating that Richard Melnick mounted

a bombing campaign for a property deal?

For control of one of the largest ports

in the world, yes.

People lost their lives.

That's why I confronted Richard

about the bombings on the night of Maes' victory party.

How did he react?

He warned me to keep my mouth shut,

right before he threatened to have me escorted out.

It's the last time I saw him.

So, why come forward now?

As long as Richard was alive, I felt safe.

Well, taken care of for Arthur's sake.

But now he's dead

and someone has tried to kill me.

I need protection for myself and my son.

Did I miss anything?

Who was Richard Melnick working with?

The only contact I had was

with the men I handed the Colombians to.

What can you tell me about them?

Not much.

I heard one of them call the other one David.

He was driving a black Audi.

And the second man, what was his name?

I don't know.

Did he have any distinguishing features,

an accent?

I can't remember.

The last time I saw them was at the port,

the day that I picked up Rivera.

My client needs a break.

Your client has just accused

a dead man who can't defend himself.

Going forward, we're going to need someone

or something that can corroborate what she's saying.

The recording is paused.

PHONE RINGS

Yeah, talk to me.

She's accused Richard Melnick of orchestrating the bombings.

What the fuck? She's saying that the men she was working with

were at the port the day she was arrested.

If I had this information a year ago,

I could have arrested Richard Melnick.

The families would have had justice.

I can't get into that right now. Two things.

I need any footage that you have of the port of that day.

Maybe she can identify the men.

One was driving a black Audi.

And you need to get someone on her son.

She's worried for the repercussions for her family.

Now I need to get back in there.

PHONE BEEPS

And you're certain that you've told me everything?

If you don't believe me, I don't stand a chance with her.

Start the recording, please.

Tell me about your marriage.

How is that relevant, DS Wallace?

I need to be sure that Ms Brannigan's disclosure

is not fuelled by a pending divorce and custody battle.

The break-up of my marriage has nothing to do with why I'm here.

James is a good father, I'm not doing this to hurt him.

As stated, my client has come forward

because she's in fear for her life

and concerned for the safety of her family.

Did James know what his father was involved in?

James has no idea who his father really was.

By the sound of things, you were in this alone.

Yes.

You must have been terrified.

Knowing what these people were capable of.

So, when your brother called you to say

that he was going to the police,

you knew exactly what that would mean for you and your family.

Is that why you called Richard?

Gotcha.

I advise you not to answer that question.

Is that why you gave up your brother?

Don't answer that.

I will forever regret introducing Fionn to Richard.

Good woman, Claire!

Lads, come on, we need to get a move on.

We're going as fast as we can. CTU sent through a ton of material.

Pictures of the Audi?

Almost there.

PRINTER WHIRS

That's them printing now.

Do you recognise this man?

That's David.

I trust my client has disclosed sufficient information

to warrant her immunity.

Do you think Maes could be involved?

That would explain his unhealthy interest

in the investigation.

We need to go carefully,

these are powerful people.

Do you have enough to take to your superiors?

To open an investigation that could implicate a sitting minister?

I don't think so.

Until I can confirm Bibi's claims,

all I have are the words of a liar.

I'll run checks on the man she identified as David,

but she could just be playing another game.

Keep in mind someone just tried to kill her.

And she risks dishonouring her Regret Settlement.

A Regret Settlement based on the lie

that her brother was to blame for it all.

I understand that you're frustrated,

but we need to run with this.

We have no other option.

HE SIGHS, PHONE BEEPS

Mr Melnick,

may I have a word, please?

Yes, as long as it's quick.

I have to go pick up my son.

Based on new intel, CTU believes there may be

a credible threat against you two.

Let me guess, my ex-wife's been in touch.

I'm not at liberty to say.

As I explained to her,

as long as she stays away from us,

my son and I will be safe, don't worry.

Mr Melnick.

There will be protective detail

stationed outside your door until further notice.

Have a good day.

So, who do we think Richard Melnick was working with?

Well, to answer that, we need to figure out who benefits

from controlling Antwerp Port.

My money's on the Colombian cartels.

Go on.

The cartels are already moving tonnes of product

through Antwerp every year.

If they get control of the port, there'll be nothing standing in their way.

They'll have the free run of it.

That doesn't bear thinking about.

Maybe it's not just about drugs.

So, what's it about, then?

What's it always about?

Money. Exactly.

Trestford's objective is to turn a profit

for his investors.

Niskus Group's purchase of the port would be

a very lucrative business deal for them.

So, the question is, was Richard Melnick working for

the cartels or with them?

GATE BUZZES

Hi, Daniel. It's Aubrey.

DOG BARKS

Can you put the dog outside?

I can't. The neighbours are complaining about the barking.

Don't you worry about him.

Kova!

DOG WHINES

You have them?

Duplicate, as requested.

And there's no more copies?

Of course not.

Payment to the usual account?

Yeah, great. OK.

I have time for coffee.

Yeah, sure.

How have you been?

Well, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

And Renata?

She's filling up her time now that Sandrine is gone.

When will she be home?

She won't be long.

OK.

Help yourself. Thank you.

I... I need my medication.

DOG GROWLS

DOG BARKS

DOG WHINES

THEY GRUNT

THEY GRUNT

DOG CONTINUES BARKING

GATE BUZZES

DOOR BANGS

This is my home!

I want to see my husband.

Let me go!

Where's my husband? Where's Daniel?

Don't go in there.

Where's Daniel?

I want to see my husband.

All good? Yeah.

Pint?

Ah! I think I'll give it a miss.

Are you sure?

Yeah. A bit snowed under.

No bother.

Yeah, not much of a thirst myself.

I'll just head home, so...

See you in the morning.

Goodnight.

He's... He's trying his best.

You know Gately took him apart over the hack.

I just want to catch up on some work.

Mind yourself.

I want to see my husband.

I'll arrange that once his body is released, you have my word.

Oh, God!

I need to tell Sandrine!

Sit down, please.

Sit down.

Your daughter was picked up by officers at the university.

She'll be with you shortly.

I shouldn't have gone out.

Mrs Katz, we have reason

to believe your husband's death is a homicide.

Have you ever seen this man?

I really need you to take a look at this photograph, it's important.

We think this man could be connected to your husband's death.

He was a lot younger.

They worked together

some time ago.

I don't remember his name.

This doesn't make sense.

We haven't seen him in years.

Where did your husband work?

Echo Protection Services.

Daniel worked for a...

He worked for a private military contractor.

Can you maybe explain why your husband rented a car for this man?

Huh?

You're mistaken.

This is the signed contract for the car rental, so...

I don't know.

How can this be happening?

I don't know!

SHE SOBS

PHONE RINGS

DS Wallace.

I'm looking for Detective Sean Prendergast.

I'm sorry, he's not available. DS Wallace. Can I help?

Yeah. I'm following up on the Bureau's case

with Antwerp CTU.

Who am I speaking with?

Passent Hussein, Vandaag newspaper.

Why is the Irish Criminal Assets Bureau working with CTU?

What are you referring to?

Detective Sean Prendergast attended the Comity P hearings.

Is he working with Chief Inspector De Jong?

I can't answer that.

Is he aware of undue political influence being used

to sway the outcome of the Rivera inquiry?

What influence?

Would it interest you

to hear De Jong was at Deputy Prime Minister Maes' office today?

Let me refer you to the Garda press office.

MOBILE VIBRATES

Chief Inspector?

Yeah, I'm sending you a photograph

of a man called Daniel Katz. Right.

Yeah. I need Bibi to confirm if this was

the second man she delivered the bomber to.

Have you arrested him?

No, he's dead.

He died earlier today.

How?

Whoever the killer was, Katz was expecting him.

He turned off the security cameras,

even made his killer a coffee.

Sounds like Katz didn't want

a record of whoever was visiting him.

Or the killer had that much power over Katz

that he did exactly as he was told.

Either way, until I get to the bottom of this,

Bibi needs to be in Antwerp.

Hello? Claire?

You want me to go to her house

and tell her that a suspect has been murdered.

The last thing Brannigan will want to do is travel to Belgium.

All things considered,

perhaps it's safer if she stays in Ireland.

I need her to be here.

Leave it with me.

But I can't promise anything.

HE SIGHS

CAR ENGINE REVS

My solicitor has advised me

not to speak to you without him present.

I understand that.

I just need you to look at a photograph, and then I'll be gone.

CTU thinks it could be David's partner.

Show it to me.

Is this the second man

you delivered the bombers to? No.

Are you sure? I've never seen this man before.

Does the name Daniel Katz mean anything to you?

No.

Did you talk to anyone else about the CCTV photos?

I haven't spoken to anyone. What's this about?

There was an incident in Antwerp earlier.

We traced the car you identified to this man.

What sort of incident?

If it involves me, I have a right to know.

Maybe we should sit down.

Katz is dead.

It's looking like a homicide.

This is exactly what I was afraid of.

I need Arthur here with me.

I can assure you Arthur is safe.

CTU has officers posted outside James' home.

Belgian CTU has requested that you go to Antwerp.

We can arrange travel, you can be with your son.

I can't go back to Antwerp.

It's not safe there.

You have no idea how deep this goes.

What are you saying?

I can't help you if you don't tell me what's going on.

Richard had a mole in CTU.

He never told me who it was,

but it's how he stayed ahead of the investigation.

Do you have proof to back up that allegation?

Explain to me how they got to that man

when you only interviewed me this morning?

Next.

Passport.

Welcome to Ireland, Mr Van Gasse.