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I do. - I now pronounce you husband and wife.

And he isn't aware of it? - No, not at all.

What will it be? Will you stay with me or chase a ghost from your past?

Bj6rn's dad was hit. - Are there images?

Where is the DVD?

I sold it. - To whom?

I'm prepared to cancel the wedding for one million Euros.

He's going to pay. - She won't do it.

Now I did it too, just like Dad.

You? - I think this bloke will never give up.

If I can find more proof... - Goodbye.

If anyone makes inquiries about things related to Bj6rn or the transfer...

it means trouble.

Could you ask Mr van Erkel if he can find out Wendy's address?

Think long and hard. - Her name is Anna. Anna Eckhardt.

Is that bribery? - Yes.

Alex and I are both called Eckhardt. Our real father is deceased.

When did you begin to realise how ruthless you were?

You're screwed, Willem. You're in deep.

Betrayal

JUST LIKE THE OLD DAYS

won't you say goodbye? I won't give up

this isn't over, bitch

Hello, hello...

Test, test, test. USB, USB, USB...

I would like to discuss something.

I still have some questions. Just wanted to...

Come with me. Let's go for a drive. - What for?

What's the matter?

Did you sleep well?

How is your head? Does it hurt? - It's okay.

My dear...

Something happened. - What?

It's your Daddy.

He...

He's been...

What is it?

He's had an accident.

What? Just like me, on my bike?

A car crash.

He made a fall.

He fell off what?

Is he in hospital?

Is it really bad?

Yes...

Yes dear, it's really bad.

He's... Menno. - He can't be. You're lying.

Sweetie... - Get out, I don't believe you.

I don't understand. Her client? - There is no client.

He doesn't exist. Never has been.

Macrander is her father. Her real father.

And this smart solicitor didn't realise. I was blinded by revenge.

Now I provided her with evidence. - Against Couwenberg.

Against myself. On a silver platter. - Wait a minute. You didn't kill anyone.

Can I assume that much? - Yes, I didn't.

But some of my dubious deals led to... - But not to murder.

Do you know about her plans? - No.

Not yet. But she has a lot to go on.

How about this Wendy? I understand she has footage of Couwenberg...

I'd love to get my hands on it, but she's gone.

Joost, you missed a call.

Can't it wait? - No. For Mr Steenhouwer's sake, too.

What is it? - Something with Mr van Erkel.

I still don't get it. - Me neither.

It was about Granddad's trial. - That's what he said.

But he lost the appeal. - How should I know? You study law.

Alex checked his old computer.

Look at you, just like the old days.

Talking about old times...

I'm off to the restaurant.

Did you hear me? The restaurant.

I'll be right back.

Lara Segers. - Maarten Smits.

So you got a call from us this morning. - That's right.

My condolences.

Thank you.

The point is, as far as we know he didn't have any other family.

Yes, his mum died last year.

And he's...

He had no siblings.

That's why we came. We'd like to ask you some questions.

You got divorced a while ago.

What about his son, Menno?

He's here, with me.

I hate to ask, but I'm afraid I must request your assistance.

That's why I'm calling Public Prosecution.

I'm very sure you will agree with me.

Ms Hoegaarden, please come with me.

Hi.

It's him.

Can we be of service?

Just an accident, you say?

So far that's what we have. At the moment it seems the car went out of control.

I still have some questions. - My son needs me.

But of course. Just one more thing.

Is there something we should know about Mr van Erkel?

Excuse me?

He had recently been hired by someone.

I think he may be able to help you. - And who might that be?

A Mr Couwenberg.

Have you heard from her yet? - No.

Don't you think that's strange? - I think she'll call today.

Keep me posted. - Okay.

Hello, we're looking for Mr Couwenberg.

Yes? - We need to speak with your father.

What about? - We're doing...

What's going on?

What's going on here?

He's dead?

Bloody hell? What's this? How did that happen?

We don't know. He may have lost control, or another car failed to overtake him.

Unfortunately there are no eye witnesses. - Dammit.

Have you talked with him recently?

He was my new representative, and now this happens.

I was in his car last week.

Do you know where he was headed?

I have no idea. Maybe he...

Yes? - His ex-wife gave him a hard time.

So he got lonely sometimes.

Right. Meaning...

Well, when my wife had just passed away I remember...

I sometimes just went for a little drive.

Did you talk last night? - In the afternoon.

I had dinner at a business relation's. - Who was it, Dad?

No one you know, at a friend and his girlfriend. Pierre Alferink.

Please call me at once if you have any questions.

How terrible.

I don't even know if he had any family. - An eleven year-old boy.

Mr Couwenberg...

Shall we run a check on Alferink? - Definitely.

Good God, Dad.

You always drive carefully? - Of course.

Are you sure? Now you see what happens if you don't.

He's asleep.

Is it my fault everything around me is falling to pieces...

or gets killed in accidents? - Of course not. Stop it.

And the worst thing...

is that I don't know how to feel.

How I hated him, that spiteful wretch.

He belongs in prison.

The father of my child.

At the hospital with Menno... He was such a dear.

So now...

What am I to do?

How can I help?

I'll get my things and move back in. - Who's Anna Macrander?

Also known as Eckhardt?

I'm almost finished with her. - Almost?

What are you doing with her?

Is this the right time to talk? - No.

I don't want to hear it at all.

I want to be there for you. And Menno.

I want to come back to you.

Would you like that?

I don't know. - But I do.

I want to be here for you.

And for me as well.

I can't do this anymore.

It's better if you don't come back. I'm sorry.

Yes?

Hello. Eckhardt. - Hello. Polman.

Roeve rs.

Polman. - Roevers.

Hello. The name is Mengeling.

Usually citizens report to police, but you went straight to the PPS.

I take it you have a good reason for that. - Yes, I have.

You're a jurist. - Correct.

I hear the name of Couwenberg was mentioned.

Indeed. And it's not the only one. - May we sit down?

And you and this guy... - I cheated.

Just say it. You know exactly what it is. - Please stop it.

Who is it? Marco says he works for you.

He's a hacker. - We knew that much.

They're getting back at me. In any way.

Even through you.

Just like the old days. Mum said so this morning.

The old days? - You bother us with your funny business.

But you won't talk, and we can't ask. - And I'm trying to end that.

Dad. What was that bloke after, searching Granddad's old computer?

Complaint witness statement

This is quite good.

You have materials from his digital files? - We do.

So you want to report fraud and involvement in organised crime.

And voluntary manslaughter.

This is about Mr Couwenberg, a dangerous criminal.

But I think it's even worse a solicitor, a colleague of all of us here...

has made it possible. He planned and executed the scam deliberately.

Couwenberg called the shots. Steenhouwer was his executioner.

Your Granddad and I have a long professional history.

So the shit has hit the fan. - Exactly.

Sorry about that. But I quit in the end.

I thought it was over, but of course it isn't.

I'm being threatened by people for many reasons.

Alex? - You're a law student.

You may get involved if I say too much, and that's out of the question.

So now I have a psycho stalker.

I'm going to deal with this. I have to. So I can leave the past behind.

That counts for Alex, too. - Can we help?

I said you can't get involved. - Too late.

Give me time to think. Don't do anything yet.

But this bloke... - This is my problem.

Mine, and mine alone.

Goodbye.

Coffin options include various colours and materials such as beech wood.

When is the opening? - Not for a while.

I've got a plan, but I don't have a contractor yet.

Dad knows a lot of them. - Yeah.

Are you on speaking terms again?

That's quite a bold way to put it, but in a way we are.

You should ask him. He'll know someone for your budget.

I think I can manage.

Ever heard from Wendy again? - Leave it, Marco.

I got a letter. - But she didn't say where she went.

You leave him alone. - No.

Okay, let's eat, everyone.

What I meant was...

another letter. - From Wendy?

What was it about? - Tell us, Bj6rn.

I bought her this ring.

But she mailed it back to me.

I'll read it. - Leave that for...

Dear Bj6rn. I think about you all the time and I hope you're not too sad.

I'm sure you'll meet someone new very soon, who will make you happy.

Here is your ring back. It wouldn't be fair if I kept it.

Lots of kisses, Wendy.

Is he sleeping again? - Yes.

Thank God. - Poor little angel.

I'm worried about you. - Don't.

Why shouldn't I?

Just don't worry.

Don't be silly. Why do you act tough all the time?

Talk to me. What's the matter with Willem? - What are you implying?

I wondered what was going on. Maybe I don't want to know.

Yes you do. You do want to know.

Alright, but you don't have to tell me.

Anyone can tell you're down in the dumps while you just got married.

This husband of yours moved house in the blink of an eye.

What's going on?

Maybe it's just too much. It seems we're not allowed to be together.

Our marriage is cursed. - Rubbish.

Do you want me to be negative?

He has a history.

He seems to make our life and future impossible.

I don't believe that's true. - That's what I thought for too long.

Yes? - It's me.

Bj6rn is here. - Why?

Mum asked him over for dinner, so we questioned him.

I told you to stay out... - He did hear from her.

What? - She mailed him something in an envelope.

So? - You know those postmarks?

And it says Rotterdam. - Rotterdam?

It doesn't mean anything, but it may come in handy.

I have to go. Call tomorrow.

Yes? - Thank you.

Address Liekerk Rotterdam

controversial former prosecutor killed in car accident

Hey, it's me. - Have you heard?

You mean about... - Van Erkel.

The horror. - Right. How is that possible?

Well, it was just an accident. - No way, man.

It's an accident. - I know, I just wonder how this...

No idea. I talked to him yesterday afternoon.

Police think he lost control of his car. - Good heavens.

Wife and children? - Divorced, one son.

How awful. - Right. I'll talk to you later.

How was your visit?

Great. It was fun. - It's very sweet of her to invite you.

And how was your dinner? - I had a quick meal.

So what was her reaction?

To what exactly? - To what?

The news about Mr Van Erkel. - I forgot to tell her.

How typical of you. - What about me?

Because we went to the notary. - Don't you start again, shouting at me.

I didn't mean to. - I thought we would never argue again.

You said you liked that too, did you not?

Take a look at this. Mum?

Former prosecutor killed in car accident

Liekerk Rotterdam area

I barely even knew him. - Only through Granddad?

Yes, and the problem with Bj6rn.

Granddad needed someone. - Didn't it strike you as strange?

After what happened, him of all people. The ex-husband of...

What are you saying?

Mum...

It's Granddad.

Everyone knows he's a bad lot. And now this man is dead.

It says he died in a car crash. - Of course he did.

Hi there, Wendy.

Sorry, my mistake. It's Marianne, of course.

I'll leave you two alone.

Are you mad? This is a secret. - And I would like to keep it that way.

How did you find this address?

It's awfully nice to return your engagement ring.

Liekerk is a rare name, and this village gave only one hit.

I'll be frank with you. I'm in a pickle.

Everyone is. - Not you. You got a nice chunk of money.

That's true. But believe it or not, but I miss Bj6rn.

Now he's stuck with his Dad and his nasty sister.

She's my ex-wife, you know. - Oops, I'm sorry.

You can't trust a Couwenberg. - Now that you mention them.

You bought something off your former boss.

Insurance. The man has a reputation.

Can I see it? - Why would I show it to you?

To help me out. - Am I some kind of charity worker?

It's not my style. I don't do threats. - But what?

Your parents are in the dark about your old job.

You want to keep it that way. Right?

You dirty rotten bastard. - Take it easy. Relax.

I know everything, you pig.

What the f***? - You go public, or I'll go to the police.

Would you like... - No, Mum. One minute.

Piss off, ugly piece of haddock. Don't you dare or I'll kill you.

First the police or specialised taskforce will carry out a preliminary search.

The most commonly used books in the criminal justice chain...

I can't keep doing this. - What?

Going to courses with Reinier there. His friends probably know.

I'll do it if Dad doesn't.

What are you going to do?

I haven't decided yet.

Come in.

Who is it? - A lady. It's urgent.

Schedule an appointment. - She says it can't wait.

Alright, ten minutes should do.

Please come in.

Hello.

Why can't we talk in your office? - I'd rather not, for several reasons.

Did you hear about Mr van Erkel? - Yes. Terrible affair.

An accident, all of a sudden. - These things do happen.

I was thinking about the time we transferred the shares.

We were supposed to come to your office. - Correct.

But then my father said we had to go to a motel. Do you know why?

Your father deemed it... - Safer. He thought it was a better bet.

But Why?

What place could be safer than your own office?

Alex...

Hello? - Hello.

What is it? - Can we meet somewhere?

Why should we? - I've got something you want.

Fat chance. I think I got it.

I still think it would make you very happy.

Where would you like to go? - Somewhere quiet.

I'm afraid I can't help you. We simply do what your father wants us to do.

Excuse me, I must head back now.

Was he a fast or reckless driver?

I don't know. But it's been a while since we were in one car.

Do you know whether he was in a kind of state?

In what way? - Was he feeling excited, unhappy...

disappointed or violent?

Madam?

It was a bad divorce. We had a tough time together.

Plus our son was hit by a car the other day.

So I can imagine him being absent-minded over the last few days.

Did you have a talk with that gentleman? His new employer?

Mr Couwenberg? - He doesn't understand either.

He was with acquaintances at that time.

Hello?

Your daughter was here today. - What?

Asked about Van Erkel's car accident.

I will come to you if you want to talk.

The phone is not such a... - But of course.

Tomorrow, then? - Good.

What happened here? - Alex moved out. Sorry, no coffee.

Want some water?

What did you want? - Why the complexity?

Complexity? - Why keep bothering me?

I needed proof against you, and you helped me.

To prove what? - What do you think?

There are four pending charges against you. My guess is five years.

Wait till your new wife hears. - I'm not responsible.

Will you please stop it? Don't start your legal gibberish.

Couwenberg is a rat, but actually you're much worse.

A solicitor is required to act on behalf of his client.

Even a criminal?

I'm not exactly proud of what I've done.

It may have been wrong, but I can't turn back time.

Easy for you to say. My father is dead. - I don't understand you.

You can get justice. I found Wendy and saw damning footage.

Couwenberg threatened to kill your father.

That and Joachim's tapes makes the case. Our case.

What case? - What case? It was murder.

You still don't see it, do you?

My father wasn't murdered.

What are you doing?

I'm trying on clothes to wear on Thursday.

You have to look nice for a funeral.

Your wedding clothes.

My father was afraid of no one. That death treat was a joke to him.

But losing everything wasn't funny to him. And I mean everything.

He found out about a legal trick that would cost him his whole company.

Guess who came up with it.

A fellow called Willem Steenhouwer.

A likeable and decent man, according to my father.

A person he could trust with his life.

We went to a party once.

It was his side of the family. My mother wanted nothing to do with them.

By that time our name was Eckhardt. Her idea.

He hated that.

With love, forever your real father

He first set up a carpenter's shop.

In thirty years he made his company prosper, all with his own hands.

It was all he lived for.

That's why he eventually split up with our mother.

I was running late that night.

He was a professional. He knew exactly how to get it right.

He did it himself.

But you lot made him do it. That's all.

We have no interest in this Wendy person.

We just want you.

That's that. I'm done here.

Thank you for being here.

Where are you going? - We're off to the pub.

You've seen those already.

His texts. - I know. He's insane.

Exactly. - What do you mean?

I think you can help me after all.

Promise me you'll protect your sister. - I will.

And you...

Marit: What are you trying to say?

One missed call

I'm not asking for your forgiveness or stupid crap like that.

All I want is just a tiny little bit...

of understanding. That is all I ask. Nothing more.

I know you don't trust me, but I'll prove it.

I am worthy. As you will see.

An unfortunate accident.

I had a feeling he was up to something. He said: I'm going to prove it.

My dear, I don't know if we can have a future together.

Blackmail is a specialty of yours.

Test, test, test. USB, USB, USB...

I won't go back. I just got released.

You filthy...