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The crimes were committed at Gullsondum. The home run by Anita’s grandmother.

- Were there only girls? - Yes. Mum only wanted girls.

- I went to David’s. - You shouldn’t have gone there.

I told him he should leave or we’d speak to the police.

Helena came to me the night she died.

She wanted us to tell our story publicly.

She went to the police,

but they said it had passed the statute of limitations.

I could have told her that.

That’s when she decided to go to David’s to get him to confess,

which was absolutely ridiculous.

It’s not every day that you reclaim your child.

For those that don’t know... I lived abroad.

I was studying music.

But then I became pregnant.

And I’ve been here since.

- Should you be drinking? - Why not?

- We know. - Know what?

I’m going to be a grandmother.

I’m having it terminated We won’t discuss it further.

- Salomon, do we have to discuss the party? - I’m not going.

Thank you.

Mum...

Mum? Mum what?

I know why the forensic team was here.

- How? - Eva told me.

Two days of silence. Were you going to tell me you knew?

You don’t tell me everything either.

You know why. Whatever, it doesn’t matter.

Nobody tells me anything. I can’t do this anymore.

I get it.

You were both at Gullsondum, right?

What’s that got to do with Helena’s death?

Can you tell me where Skalakot is?

You drive straight down the road,

take the first right,

and then you’ll see it.

Hi.

Don’t you find it a bit weird that she’s buried next to grandpa?

No.

We discussed it.

Yeah.

I’m not leaving you.

You know that?

Yeah.

- How is Tomas? - As expected. It’s a shock.

- I know he’s upset with me. - No, Frida.

He’s not upset with you.

- He is, he doesn't answer my calls... - He’s grieving.

Yeah, it’s just the rules, I can’t...

I know. He just doesn’t believe she committed suicide.

- I also find it hard to understand. - Right.

Why now?

What do you mean, now?

Nothing, there’s just a lot going on.

- Anything special? - No.

You said now as if...

There’s just a lot going on, okay?

The food is ready, please enjoy.

- Can we talk in private? - Sure.

I’m pregnant.

- Really? - It was a total accident.

I was careful. We both were. I don’t know what happened.

Okay.

- It’s still early so nobody knows. - I won’t tell anyone. Not a soul.

Thanks Frida. I appreciate it.

It’ll be okay. Come here.

- My condolences. - Thank you.

Hi. Thank you for coming.

- Hello. - Hi. Sorry I’m late.

That’s quite all right. I have nothing but time.

What did you want to talk to me about?

Right.

I wanted to talk about grandma’s old foster home.

Look, I’m asking purely for personal reasons.

Nothing formal, understand?

I see.

I’m just trying to understand

why so many girls became pregnant

in such a short time.

Well, this was...

It was during a time when contraception wasn’t easy to come by.

These girls were just kids.

Well, they’d hit puberty.

They were also sneaking out to dances, meeting boys and such.

All right, fine.

But they all came to you for an abortion.

Where are you going with this?

I know something was wrong.

I’m just trying to get some clear answers.

About what?

Whether what Ragnheidur says is true.

That they weren’t going to dances.

My dear Anita.

We can’t change the past, can we?

- Sorry, are you done? May I? - Sure.

- My condolences. - Thank you.

- Did you know her well? - Not really.

- Are you from here? - No.

An out-of-towner, like myself.

Can I ask how you knew her?

I just knew her. Sorry, who are you?

Sorry. Frida.

How did you know her?

Through Tomas. We work together and they were close.

So, you’re a police officer.

Yes. With Tomas.

I understand.

- Hello, Ragnheidur. - Hello.

- I’ve been trying to reach you. - I’ve just been busy.

Okay.

We haven’t met. Hello.

- Hello. Hildur Osk. - Frida. Hi.

- Yes, anyway, my condolences.

- Thanks. - She was a good woman.

Let’s talk as soon as possible.

May I ask...

What do you do other than harass elderly women?

- With the police? - Yes. What will you discuss?

We... I can’t discuss the investigation.

Investigation? Wasn’t it a car accident?

It’s just standard procedure. Thanks for the chat. We’ll talk.

Ragnheidur says David raped them

and then forced them to get an abortion from you.

Is that true?

I don’t know anything about that. But he did accompany them.

You didn’t find that strange?

I sent the county a letter once.

And... the girls stopped coming after that.

- Do you think grandma knew? - No, I can’t believe she did.

- Helga was a good woman. - She wasn’t stupid.

Anita.

After she fell and lost her sight... she was blind and single.

Don’t forget, she was dependent on David.

That can be a blindness in itself.

Okay. What about Mum?

She wasn’t blind. She must have seen it.

It was a difficult situation.

It wasn’t like today.

Her brother rapes everyone and she stays silent?

That wasn’t okay back then either.

Your mother suffered a lot.

She ended up in the same trouble.

What?

Did Mum come to you because of David?

No. My God, no.

She came after she moved back home.

Pregnant with me.

Why didn’t she do it?

It was too late.

Thanks.

Sample analysis results

Male DNA found in the car

Samples do not match suspect

Listen, we got the results.

The DNA on the airbag is male

but it’s not from Gabriel.

I’m thinking...

of asking David to come in.

Okay, but how? This isn’t enough for a formal interview.

I know. I’ll just ask him to come. I’ve got those photos I found.

I’ll ask him to help me figure out the girls’ names.

Like he’s doing me a favour. Grab a coffee, make it cosy.

- Okay. That’s fine. - It is?

- But then what? - I’ll get his DNA.

What, from the coffee cup

- No. That’s very illegal. - So, how?

I’ll get him to give me a sample. I’ll figure something out.

Is Frida about to bend the rules?

- Just trust me. - I do.

You can close the door.

My love.

You have to eat something.

Yes.

Try one bite.

This isn’t good.

- Hi. - Hi.

I’m so sorry I’m late. My condolences.

Where were you?

I’ll tell you later.

- Seriously, so sorry for being late. - It’s okay.

I’ll be back in a second, okay?

Hi.

- Hi, Anita. - I know who you are.

Okay. I just spoke to Kristleifur.

He confirmed everything. If you want to report it he might...

Excuse me. What are you talking about?

Are you telling everybody our private business?

- This isn’t... - I’m not talking to you.

She can help us.

Do you know who she is? Will she help you hand back the shame?

- AuSur. - Don’t forget, she’s his niece.

Audur.

What was that about?

Are you okay?

Yes. Oh, God, yes.

I’m sorry. It was a misunderstanding. I didn’t mean to...

No, it’s fine. It’s just all a bit much.

Where were you?

Erla had a fit. You know what she’s like.

Yeah. The cutie.

How’s it going with Jonna?

- Well. - Yeah?

Yeah. Maybe...

Maybe too well.

She’s fine without me.

Well, you wouldn’t be fine without her.

No.

Of course, I sometimes think...

No, of course not. Not at all.

I’m pregnant.

- Oh! Congratulations. - No.

No.

Tomas wants to keep it.

But I’ve never seen myself as a mother.

I don’t think I have it in me.

Or...

I have no idea what to do.

I was wondering how you knew with...

- Erla? - Yes.

I didn’t really know.

And maybe I thought it would be a bit different.

Sorry.

It’s okay. You’ll know when it happens.

If...

If it happens.

I haven’t decided.

Sorry.

I think you’d be a good mother.

Thank you, Anita.

Yes, so...

This is Elin.

Anita looks like her.

Here’s Una, right?

Here’s Halla.

The sisters.

This is probably Ragnheidur. So this would be Audur.

And this is...

Hildur.

- Hildur Osk? - Yes.

How about this one? Could this be Helena?

Maybe.

Do you remember this being taken? It’s the only one with them all.

I don’t remember what the occasion was.

No. Were you there?

No, I don’t think so.

No...

Hang on, this isn’t you?

Isn’t that you?

Could be the same day.

Yes, this was taken the same day.

- Probably. - But you don’t remember the occasion?

No. It was many decades ago.

Yeah, you’re right. Thanks anyway. Great.

- Happy to help. - Since you’re here...

I’m checking where everybody was

the night the car accident happened.

Do you remember where you were Sunday night between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m?

Yeah, I stopped by Anita’s between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Then I went home and stayed there.

Alone?

Yes.

Can anyone confirm that?

No. I was alone.

Okay, no problem. Then I just need your DNA sample.

A sample? What for?

It’s just...

what we’re getting from everyone without an alibi.

Alibi? Is this an interrogation?

Not at all. It’s standard procedure.

And if I refuse?

Then I’ll just document it. And get a warrant.

Okay.

I have nothing to hide.

Open your mouth, please.

Thank you. You can go.

How did it go?

I think he’s lying.

Okay. About what?

He said he wasn’t there when this photo was taken.

Yet he’s in this picture from the same day.

He didn’t know why the pictures were taken.

Photographers rarely went to such small farms. I don’t buy it.

Is that the lie?

It’s not illegal to forget things.

This isn’t enough. You need more.

That's why I got his DNA.

Okay, send it to the city.

Fuck, I’m late, I have to run.

Could you send it for me?

- Thanks. - No problem.

Hi Jonna, I’m on my way. Be there in a minute. See you soon.

- Hi. Sorry I’m late. - It’s all right. It’s totally fine.

- Everything go well? - Is it okay if I take off?

Please, go ahead. So sorry again.

It’s just been one of those days.

Water’s boiling. She’s been asleep for half an hour.

Okay, great.

- We’re all set then? - Yeah. Fantastic.

- Bye. - All right, bye.

- About fucking time! - Sorry I’m late.

Hi, this is Anita, please leave a message.

Everybody’s asking about you.

I told Heida not to tell anyone where I was.

She only told me.

I’m sorry I was so late.

Where were you?

Look, I spoke to Ragnheidur the other day.

And...

- Did you ask her about Grandma? - Yes, and...

She told me a lot.

Like what?

The situation at Gullsondum, it was fucked up.

But you don’t need to hear that right now.

What did she say

She told me that David slept with all the girls.

He was abusing them.

And your grandma was one of his victims.

I’m so sorry, Tomas.

Grandma had been doing great.

For years.

Until your uncle came back.

- Is there anything I can do? - I just need to be alone, okay?

Hi, this is Anita, please leave a message.

Hi, my love. Please tell me where you are.

I feel uncomfortable not knowing.

Okay.

We put our right index fingers on the glass.

Close our eyes.

Okay.

If Salomon’s spirit is here among us, can you give us a sign?

- I’m sorry. - Oh, my God, did you hear that?

- What? - Did you?

- What was it? - I want to stop.

- No. - Can I take my finger off?

Relax. What happened?

Somebody said something.

- What? - Was it Salomon?

What did he say

- Jesus. - Oh, my God.

- Guys... - The glass broke.

- I don’t want to do this. - The spirit is free.

- What? - What does that mean?

- We didn’t close it, he’s free. - Close it then.

- We can’t now. - We can, Baldvin, stop it.

Hi.

Hi.

Are we best friends?

Yes.

You’re my best friend and you don’t tell me anything.

- Frida. - Tomas.

- Erla’s asleep. - I can sing to her.

You’re not singing to her.

Damn, you’re drunk.

You poor thing.

You know you can talk to me, right?

Is there something else?

Did Heida talk to you?

I’m going to be a dad.

So crazy.

I just want my grandma.

She’d been doing so well.

- I have to check on Erla, I’ll be back. - Ea.

Can we talk to you?

I was going to tell you after the funeral.

As in now?

I couldn’t have known Anita would start talking about it.

You told that Anita about it without my consent.

You went behind my back.

- You don’t want to talk about it. - Why would I want to?

You and Helena behave like you’re the first victims in the world.

Jesus, Hildur.

All your life has been about self-pity.

You’re like a leech on society.

Everyone’s dealing with something.

When did you last have a job? Earn a living wage? Not benefits.

When did you last get paid for real work?

- Not lying on your back. - Audur.

- I’ve been working on myself. - You have?

How much longer will you spend doing that? You’re pathetic.

- Audur. That’s enough. - Is it?

Yeah, let’s keep the peace.

It’s so nice to just tell part of the truth.

Because what you don’t say never happened.

It was so nice how you took care of us.

You always pretended you were taking care of us.

Pretended to be such a good friend.

Let’s go, Hildur.

You watched David drag Helena into the shed...

and you did nothing.

Ragnheidur, what is she talking about?

Audur.

You and Helena chose to wallow in the mud.

You have to pick yourself up, take responsibility.

I have worked on myself and look at me now.

Why are you acting this way?

Don’t call me crying next time one of us decides to check out.

- I really want to send that to your mum. - No, don’t.

What are you...

- Wait, hush. Hi. - Hi.

- Everything okay? - Yes.

Jonna, are you drunk?

Jonna?

Gusti? Has she started drinking?

- No, it’s... - Do I have to come?

Yes. That’s... Yeah, do that. I’ll check on her and call you later.

Jonna.

- Are you okay, sweetheart? - Just tired.

- Think you’ll need a bucket? - Why?

- In case you vomit. - No, thanks, Dad.

Okay. Give me a shout if you need anything.

- Good night. - Love you, Dad.

I love you too.

Tomas: David is dead to me.

Hello, David. Do you recognise me now?

Did you find Skalakot?

Don’t you remember me?

Do, Audur.

How about yesterday?

Of course I remembered you.

But you were just... pretending.

I didn’t know what to do. I didn’t know if you remembered me.

How could I forget you?

How could I forget my first love?

- What are you doing? - You can’t say it back, can you?

It’s been so long.

I hate you.

Okay. Leave. Now.

I wish you only the worst.

I don’t have time for this. Go.

Let me go. I did everything for you. I did everything.

My dear Audur, let’s be clear. I didn’t make you do anything.

- You did. - No. No.

You did it because you wanted to.

I never forced you to do anything.

You can leave now.

Or you can spend the night.

David.

David.

Leave.

It just happened so fast.

It’s all a blur.

You think it was a wrench?

I don’t remember. Maybe I took it outside, left it on the driveway.

- It’s not in your car? - No.

Wait.

Put on my sweater.

I’ll take care of this.

He left me alone because

Ragnheidur?

What do I do?

Nothing.

You don’t have to do anything.

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