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Previously on Betrayal

What's wrong? Something's wrong.

It's probably a relationship issue?

The Prosecution needs this witness, I gather?

He sent you this when he left you.

Arrest her, fingerprint her. - We have a protocol.

Fuck you and your damn protocols.

Go back to prison where you belong.

There's no point. It's too late.

The Magnesium. Built by Couwenberg.

With a view to the importance of this case to society...

...the Prosecution will have 30 days to produce its witness.

30 days? Can they keep him down for 30 days?

No. He's up.

We had the perfect plan. Nobody was going to get hurt, damn it, and now this?

BETRAYAL

BRILLIANT AND VINDICTIVE

I'm being held somewhere, as you can see.

I have no control over my situation.

There is a chance that they'll let me go. You'll get more instructions later.

I'm doing okay and...

Elsie, I'm being held somewhere...

Ready for your exams? - Just about.

You'll pass, won't you? - Of course I will.

What's wrong? - Nothing.

No weird stuff in your head?

Don't stay up too late. You have to be fit tomorrow.

Good morning. - Morning.

Good morning, everyone.

9, 8, 7, 6, 5...

...4, 3, 2, 1.

You may start. Good luck, everyone.

Dad? _ What's up'?

There's someone... - Someone?

On the employment site. - That's quick, in this day and age.

It's lots of chores, but mainly driving, and tidying and helping out.

Flexible working hours. I like driving. - I know.

A foreigner? Oh well, why not. Let's try it.

Mail him for an appointment as soon as possible.

Use of pin card or credit card? - No.

Cell phone? - Dead from the moment he left.

Destroyed? - Or thrown in the water.

Sorry. That coffee machine sucks.

Computer? Laptop? - We're analysing them now.

The car he drove off in? - Registered as missing.

The envelope of the second note is crawling with fingerprints, all useless.

The note itself has Steenhouwer's prints.

Okay, check all surveillance cameras in a 5 km radius around his office.

Talk to the locals and to Royackers.

We have the green light to bug Couwenberg. Let's go.

Elsie, I'm being held somewhere, as you can see.

Couwenberg. - Raimy Bocal.

Come in.

I like your records. - Thanks. Have a seat.

Thank you for coming at such short notice. The thing is...

My son Bj6rn here has a... How shall I put it...

He has a certain...

Sorry, I have to take this. Bj6rn, carry on.

What's wrong, honey? Are you alright?

I'm coming over.

Or my Dad says...

Sorry, it's an emergency. I've got to go. You guys talk and let me know later.

So, I do photo reports and articles all over the country.

And on the way back I want to work on my notes and not have to drive.

I understand you're a very good driver?

From that old movie. Rain Man. Do you know it?

Where can we find Mr Royackers? - That way.

Hello. Martin Royackers. - Van Loon. My colleague, Middelburg.

The murdered lawyer. Ask away.

Murdered? How so? - I read the papers.

Many people think he's dead. Don't you? - I don't know.

It was very convenient for you when he didn't make it to court.

I can see why you'd say that.

But the judge adjourned the case, so it made no difference.

If he ever turns up.

You sound like I'm a suspect. - Not at all.

Sorry, this is all new to me. Disappearance, murder.

How do people prove they had nothing to do with it?

You don't have to prove anything. That's the Prosecution's job in this country.

Elsie, I'm being held somewhere, as you can see.

I have no control over my situation.

There is a chance that they'll let me go. You'll get more instructions later.

I'm doing okay and...

How is this possible? This can't be true, can it?

What did you do next? - Nothing.

Nothing? Call the police, right now.

We want him back, don't we? - I thought...

All this time I thought...

That he'd really cleared off.

What about you? What did you think?

Just call the police.

Terrific. I'll definitely call you soon.

We've had complaints in this area. May we do a continuity test?

Come on in. Hello.

Any thoughts? - I'm voting for him.

How so? - An councillor getting rid of a witness.

We're just on our way there.

What?

Would you like some coffee?

Yes, please.

Iris. Come with me.

I did it.

Really? Terrific. - If his father agrees, that is.

But Bj6rn says he'll be over the moon. Weird guy.

Thank you.

What's going on? - There's a message from Dad.

He's being held somewhere.

Elsie called me. She was at a loss, the poor thing.

Why did they send it to her? - I'd say for ransom money.

They didn't ask for a ransom. - They said 'instructions', didn't they?

And can she? Pay ransom?

I don't think so. - So they're in trouble. And so are we.

You can say that again. Money doesn't come for free.

Fucking bastards.

Now what? Where do we go from here?

Didn't I tell you? - Don't worry, honey. It'll be okay.

He's alive? - Yes.

Sorry if we startled you. Please sit down. We have something to show you.

Elsie, I'm being held somewhere, as you can see.

I have no control over my situation.

How did this happen? - We're not sure yet.

What is this? Where is he? - That's the question.

Is there anything that strikes you? - Like what?

Anything that looks different or strange to you.

Anything. I'll play it again.

He looks bad.

His eyes look strange.

Well, well. Couldn't make it on time? - Have you heard?

Heard what? - He's been kidnapped.

You don't care, obviously, but I do.

Come in.

Mum, you're late. - I'm sorry.

Go watch the end of your film, okay? Mum will be right with you.

Yes, I knew. What did they tell you?

That they don't know anything.

There's probably going to be a ransom demand.

Those idiots are suddenly all over me, now it's too late.

Listen, is it...

I could keep Menno here for another day, if you prefer.

I'll work something out.

Why would you do that?

To help you.

Can you manage, with your work? - Don't worry about that.

Okay, that would be great, thank you. - I'll call you tomorrow.

Honey, you're going to stay with Dad for one more night, okay?

I'll go now, and see you tomorrow. - Okay.

Thank you. Big kiss.

Thank you.

Mr Royackers. Have you heard the news about Willem Steenhouwer?

Of course. Dreadful news. I hope the police will be successful.

Does it have something to do with your trial? This is to your advantage.

You're here every day. My mug is all over the news.

How is that an advantage?

Mr Steenhouwer's family is miserable and desperate.

My thoughts are with them.

Without him the Prosecution has no main witness.

I'm not religious, but I'll pray for his safe return.

What will you do now? Sir, what will you do now?

I'll give the exam a miss tomorrow. - Are you nuts?

My father has been kidnapped. - It's your last chance.

You already lost a year. When are you finally going to get that diploma?

What will they do, Mum?

They rigged my email somehow so they'll see who is sending me stuff.

And then what? What do these people want?

If only we knew.

The recently disappeared lawyer did not leave home voluntarily...

...as police assumed.

He failed to turn up at a hearing, but the police didn't suspect foul play.

Today the family received a digital message from the kidnappers...

...announcing further instructions.

Steenhouwer left his office some time ago.

There is no trace of him. A new message is expected.

Previously, Steenhouwer was acquitted of murdering a prostitute.

He is now a witness in the case against councillor Royackers...

In a museum in France.

Seriously? - Yes.

In the toilets. Very quietly.

And once on a plane. Before Elsie, of course.

Really? In the toilets as well?

Didn't the flight attendant notice? - Oh, she noticed alright.

Anyone who says it can be done in that space is a liar.

Your turn. - I'm not telling you.

Tell me. Tell me. - No, please, stop.

Alright then.

Well?

It's embarrassing. - I can't wait.

Iris Hoegaarde, photographer without a photograph.

In the woods.

Pardon?

In the woods. - In the woods?

In the woods.

That's the most embarrassing thing I ever heard. In the woods.

I saw it on the news. - They sent a video.

To her. Not to me.

It's weird. It doesn't make sense. Only rich people get kidnapped.

Not penniless lawyers.

I'm confused. First that crazy letter and now this.

It just doesn't make sense.

When does Bj6rn start work?

Parking costs a fortune, so take the bus.

You know which one, right? And you know how the transport card works?

Another thing that's gone electronic, for no good reason.

If you forget to check out, they rip you off big time.

So, keys? Money? Phone? - Yes. Bye, Dad.

You can do this. Even without me.

If you hear anything about Willem... - I'll call you right away.

Dad, when I come home later on...

...can I play my game then? - Sure.

If the electricity works. - What?

The power company was here yesterday about a power failure.

Yesterday? Where? - Here. They checked all the sockets.

Steenhouwer had an appointment that Friday at 4 p.m...

...with a Mr Portengen, on Archimedes Road.

It's an industrial estate, deserted around that time.

Portengen is registered at that address but there's no other information.

It's a pseudonym. Shame we didn't find out until now.

Presumably he was taken there, in his own car.

We haven't found any trace of it.

Forensics is looking at the notes again.

It's weird. First they tell us they weren't written under coercion.

And why was one of them found at his house...

...and the other sent to his girlfriend's place?

Funny thing: We think Couwenberg intends to pay the ransom.

Could be fake. Paying yourself is cheap. - Of course.

But it's a very roundabout way of keeping Steenhouwer off the streets.

'I will do everything in my power to destroy you, rest assured.'

Gerrit Jan Heijn scenario?

Demand a ransom although the victim is long dead?

That kidnapper was nuts. - But also brilliant, in a way.

Brilliant and vindictive. Any news from the detectives?

They've got 20 people on it, but so far not a trace.

Can I see the reports? - Be my guest. Good idea.

Van Leyden, a property dealer, had a conflict with NBBP...

...about a project with weak foundations.

The cost was mounting. Steenhouwer took the case...

Willem did real estate for 15 years, mainly with Mr Couwenberg.

But he wanted out, partly because of... - Ms Hoegaarde.

He wanted lighter cases, but his reputation made that hard.

And he was a suspect in a murder trial. - So he had to take tough cases?

Like Van Leyden's impossible one against NBBP?

Which he lost.

Van Leyden was sentenced to pay damages: 3.5 million euros.

Van Leyden was furious. Said it was all Willem's fault and he'd hear from him.

But why keep it under wraps?

If you ever speak to Iris...

Dissatisfied clients are quite common.

We found an email from Van Leyden in Steenhouwer's laptop:

'I will do everything in my power to destroy you.'

I didn't know that. He must have sent it privately, not through me.

Was Steenhouwer to blame? - I'm not a lawyer.

But in your opinion? - No, absolutely not.

It was a hopeless case. He should never have taken it.

He has seen their faces.

They air him now, give him exercise. They have no choice.

SQ?

Yes. Can you manage it?

Give me a day.

Was I such a bad person? Was that it?

Or had I become too ordinary?

Do you think she won't become ordinary?

All day. I miss you all day.

When you leave. When you're with your children. When you're at work.

I want to feel you. Your skin on mine. Just feel you.

I'll lie with you.

My foot is going numb. Haven't you got cruise control? That's so cool.

No, sorry.

My father buys a new car every two years.

Now he's got one that does parallel parking on its own. I hate that.

Where's the fun in that? I can do it just as well.

You're right.

Your father's business is doing well? - I guess.

Didn't he want to stop some time ago?

How do you know? - I read it somewhere, I think.

He did. We were going to move to Belgium.

No way. So he kept his business going.

You drive well. I like it.

I have to check my email. - Of course. What a mess.

They sent that film to me. - Yes?

Why? What am I supposed to do with it? - You're still his wife.

So the kidnappers think they have to go through you.

What's wrong? - Those sewing machines. The noise.

And the air here, the filthy bathrooms. I can still smell them all day.

The sickening, cheap perfumes of the other women.

The smelly mattress under my nose all night long.

I couldn't sleep. - Are you taking your pills?

And if I did sleep, I had terrible nightmares.

About him, mostly. And his whore.

Why is that? - What?

Dreams of things you don't want to think about?

We're not sure.

This deferred sentence...

ls there any way, I mean, do they ever make it permanent?

That you don't have to go back if something terrible happens?

No. - Never?

But he's doing great now. He sold lots of buildings.

And he's building new ones. Dad's pretty happy.

What about that whole thing with that councillor?

Royackers? - Yes, that's him.

So unfair, the way they treat that man.

Don't you think? - Sure.

He's a nice guy, isn't he? - Yeah.

Did you see him a lot? At home or something?

Why are you asking me this? - No reason.

Never mind. Come on. Want some herring?

There we are. - Hey, sweetie.

I'm hungry. - Go find a nice snack.

Can I have crisps? - Not on a weekday. A cookie.

Thank you so much.

Is there any news?

I just want to say...

I'm sorry about the other day. I was really horrible to you.

It was ten years of my life.

It's still hard for me to... You get the picture.

But I'll do my best to make things better between us.

For Menno's sake too.

Like the judge said.

I'll try to change.

Do you think you can?

I'll try.

I'll also see if there's anything at work that I can do to help.

Right now, I mean. With the kidnapping.

Are you just saying that to... - You don't have to believe me.

I know I have to prove myself first. - No.

Thank you.

So, you're meeting the teacher later on, right?

Is that alright? - Yes.

Hi, how did it go? - I couldn't concentrate at all.

And your brother? - Dunno.

It was really hard and I could only think of other things.

No news yet.

Thank you very much. See you soon. Bye.

Yes, bye.

You're late. How was it?

Hello? Cat got your tongue? - Can I game now?

We're having dinner first.

Iris?

Hi. I'm here too. So you don't have to do it alone.

Welcome.

Thank you for coming. I'll get straight to the point.

Menno isn't doing very well, to be honest.

He's been withdrawn and restless, and often very quiet.

He doesn't interact much with other children. His work is fine.

But I worry about him socially.

You're trying to stabilize your private situation, I gather.

That's right.

He also mentioned a court case. He hates it. Has he talked about it?

No.

This must be hard. I'm divorced myself.

He'll get over it eventually.

Are you okay? - I never noticed a thing.

It'll be alright. Judith said so.

How could I not have noticed? - Haven't you seen his wish list?

Has he finished it then? - Didn't he bring it?

Not that I know of. Why? What about it?

Nothing. - Come on, tell me.

Two hours. Then I want it back.

I found it. - He'll grow out of it.

Iris, it'll be fine.

Wish list 1. Mum and Dad back together

Are you alright?

I'm glad you were there.

Me too.

I'll call you if there's any news, okay?

Thank you.

Van Leyden has gone bankrupt and he blames Steenhouwer for everything.

Serious threats? - By email, yes.

Let's do a...

Thanks.

He's a sweet kid. I don't think he knows anything.

But he may still be useful.

I can call him whenever I need him.

Yes, I'll be right there. - What's up?

I have a new message. I'm still being held.

There's no point in looking for me.

They'll let me go for 2 million euros.

If they don't get it, I'll be executed.

They'll send instructions about the transaction later.

If they're not followed within a day, it'll cost me my life.

So please do exactly as they say and then...

Are you alright? - Did it arrive ten minutes ago?

May we see it?

Two million.

Better call granddad.

They'll let me go for 2 million euros.

If they don't get it, I'll be executed.

They'll send instructions about the transaction later.

If they're not followed within a day, it'll cost me my life.

So please...

Two million?

Why?

Could you bear seeing it once more?

Maybe you'll see something that might help us.

I have a new message. I'm still being held.

Talk to me, my boy.

I'm coming over.

Hello. Van Erkel.

The message came through so-called onion servers.

Each server sends one layer of the message...

...with only the routing information of the previous and next server.

All encrypted, so it's impossible to trace the origin of the message.

Rob speaking.

Excuse me.

Roll it again? - Yes, please.

Coffee? - Yes, please.

Van Erkel. Prosecutor's.

Can I speak to Ms Middelburg? - She went to get coffee.

Could you give her this message?

Of course.

Someone has come forward with information.

Go ahead.

Okay, thank you.

Sorry, blasted machine. - I know the problem.

Can I... I'm just going to call Mourabit.

Pepijn van Erkel, Public Prosecutor. - One moment please.

No, sorry. - No?

I thought he looked a bit like that missing lawyer.

No, it's not him. Sorry.

But thanks for the tip. We really need people like you.

In the Ardennes, you say? - Yes, but I don't know where exactly.

No problem. Thank you.

Sorry, would you mind...

...if I took it anyway, just to be on the safe side?

Or are you attached to it?

No problem. - Terrific. Thank you.

They say you're paying the ransom.

I thought it was a secret. Does the whole world know?

What if he comes back? What will you do?

I discovered something, I think.

This can't be true.

Willem is complicated that way. You can never be sure.