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Don’t throw a welcome back party. It’s no big deal.

It’s been so long. Everybody’s excited to see you.

No one’s excited.

- Why are you here? - There were so many who...

Just to welcome you.

Forgive me. We were just children.

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

For those who don’t know, I lived abroad.

I was studying music.

But then I became pregnant.

And I’ve been here ever since.

Of course you’ll sleep here. What would people say?

I’m just asking for some consideration.

- Is that too much to ask? - No.

Your hair looks terrible. The curls don’t look good on you.

Stop sending me pictures, Anita.

I think you should spend more time with your own family

instead of breaking other families up.

- I’m helping you! - I don’t need any fucking help!

- Mum, do you want me here? - Yes, I do.

Okay, then you could show it.

I’m looking for a place. I won’t stay long.

You don’t need to search. You’ll get my house.

- You’re no better than him. - I’m sorry, Salomon.

She fell down the stairs. I don’t know how long she was there.

She was amazing.

It’s hard enough to raise your own kids, but to do it blind with orphans...

She wasn’t alone. David did everything for her.

- I’m Salomon’s father. - Halla was just a child.

It was different back then. She was very mature.

David, she was 14. Do you hear yourself?

He was abusing all the girls there.

- He’s your cousin. - You’re not real sisters.

You’re still related.

I dreamt of having a mother like yours.

You don’t know anything about my mother.

- Stop the fucking car. - Salomon!

You don’t want me to be with a girl.

- Will you... - Stop!

Then he started asking about Halla. He asked if she was a good woman.

- Was she a good mother? - It wasn’t our fault.

You don’t know anything.

Move.

- Should you be drinking? - Why not?

- We know. - Know what?

That I’m going to be a grandma.

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

Raggi? Oh, God.

I know what you did to Ulrika. Did you do that to all of them?

- I couldn’t control myself. - I know you did it to me!

They found traces of semen and lacerations in the body.

It looks like he did it to her after she was dead.

The last thing your mum said was that she loved you more than anything.

Anita. Wait.

- And that you would be a good mother. - Anita, put the gun down!

I’ve walked around the house like 70 times,

I’ve changed her diaper, there’s nothing wrong.

You just left her?

Yes. It was only a second.

Anita, this is not okay. It’s not...

- Don’t you care she’s upset? - Children cry.

This wasn’t just crying. This is unacceptable.

I just wish I was better at this.

Because I feel like it shouldn’t be this difficult.

Was it really self-defence?

- As opposed to what? An execution?

It was self-defence. Nothing else.

I was close to them but not close enough.

I miss you.

I want you to know that I don’t hate you.

What did you do?

Anita!

- Control? - This is control.

There’s nothing to see here on the beach below town.

- I’m going to move the group up. - Copy.

- Let’s move up. - Group 5 calling. We’re standing by.

I’ll find you.

Are you okay? Are you nauseous?

- No, just a little cold. - Right.

Does anyone have an extra jumper?

You can have mine.

- Are you sure? - It’s fine.

You’ll have to forgive the smell. It’s my work jumper.

- Thank you. - There you go.

- Do you want someone to take you home? - No, it’s okay.

- You sure? - I want to help.

We’ll find her, don’t worry. Just go home.

- This is good. I feel better. - Okay.

Anita.

Anita.

Anita.

Anita.

Anita!

- Group four to control. - This is control.

We’re in the emergency shelter. Nobody’s been here.

Copy. Continue west along the river.

I’ll be in touch if anything happens.

Hi.

I’ve got extra coats in the car.

Yes.

Group one, this is Gusti.

Group one, this is Gusti.

This is group one.

I hadn’t heard from you, just checking.

Copy. We hear you.

Okay. Thanks.

If there’s anything I’ll just be... right there.

Yeah, of course.

Hi.

Hi. Any news?

No, not really.

We know she didn’t go east but that’s about it.

How are you guys doing?

Well Jonna is... you know.

Petur just got here.

Okay. All right.

- Will you tell him I said hi? - Yeah, I will.

Maybe hug him for me too.

Sure.

Steffi, you know that I would be with you if I could, right?

I know.

So...

Gusti, I...

I love you.

I love you too.

- Okay. - Talk to you later.

Okay. Bye.

- Gust! calling group two. - Copy, group two.

Frida, where are you?

Stop it, Gusti.

- Frida, can you hear me? - I have no answers, stop asking.

- This is group two. We can hear you. - Where are you?

Roughly 20 km from Leidarendi. Should we turn around?

We’ll stick to the plan. I’ll let you know if anything happens.

I’ll handle communication. You just cover your side of the road.

- And I’ll decide if we’re turning back, okay?

Yes. Got it.

Good. That’s how it is.

Gust! calling group three.

Do we have more pizza?

I can get some.

Isn’t everything closed?

I work at the bar. I can go and make some.

I see.

- Pepperoni? - That’s great.

- Can you make a vegan one too? - Of course.

- Can I come with you? - Yeah, of course.

He’s nice.

Where did you meet?

At the pool.

Okay.

Jonna?

Hi. Sorry it took me so long to see your message.

Thank you for coming.

Hi, I’m Steffi. Jonna’s mom.

Right, of course. Hello, I’m Asdis.

Any news?

No.

No.

I’m going to get coffee. Want some?

No, thank you.

It’ll be all right. They’ll find her.

I promise.

Dear God, watch over us and stay by our side.

I pray that you keep Anita safe and help her find peace.

I pray that you keep Erla safe and at peace.

May your light shine on their path.

May your hand...

What do you want to do?

Should I call it in?

Frida?

Shouldn’t we call it in?

This is group two.

We’re at the end, didn’t find anything. We’re turning around.

- Copy. - Sorry, I...

I didn’t mean to overstep earlier.

You’re in full control.

Yes.

But I get it. I do.

You’re on the search and rescue team.

You want to be part of the action. But this is also a part of it.

We can’t all be at the sands or searching the town.

Anything could have happened. Maybe a crash.

We could have found them by the road. They could be resting.

The possibilities are endless so we have to look everywhere.

Totally. You’re right.

I’m sorry.

Just one thing...

My bladder might actually burst.

Can I go outside for just a second?

Yes, of course. Go and pee.

Come back to the station and get some coffee and food.

We’re getting warm clothes. Well come after that.

Great.

Hello.

Hello.

Anything new? Are you okay?

Why is Simon here?

He’s taking over. He’ll take Ragnheidur to the capital.

Why? She confessed.

We both know she’s lying.

She has no clue how he died.

Any news on the suicide note?

There is no suicide note. We were first on the scene.

We were thorough, there was no note. She’s lying.

We have to focus on finding the wrench.

Gusti, look. We all want to help Anita.

Of course we do. She’s one of us. But Gusti...

- Why are you here? - Gusti...

Seriously, why didn’t you just call me? I can get her to Reykjavik.

Send him back to the hotel. He can talk to her on Monday.

Do you hear yourself?

Where is Ragnheidur?

- Asleep in the office. - What?

The interrogation room is full of stuff.

Simon.

Ragnheidur is in the office for some reason.

It’s locked, I’ll open it.

Easy does it. I’ll just take the key.

I’m not giving you my keys. Are you nuts?

- Gusti... - Want my car? My wife too?

Boys!

Give us a second.

Yes, go do that.

Gusti, you’ve done more than enough for Anita.

You lied for her to the press, to the public

and you looked me in the eyes and lied to us, the police, your friends.

“She killed Salomon in self-defence...”

Really?

Do you think your story would’ve held up...

if we weren’t friends?

Seriously, Gusti?

Think with your head for once.

Look, of course I want them to be found.

That’s the important thing.

But we won’t know if she killed David until we’ve interrogated her.

She could have that suicide note.

The press will pick this up, that’s for sure.

And we know what that means.

You won’t be lying for her again.

You’re done here.

Yes?

Can I...

Can I ask you a favour?

What?

Give Frida a shot.

She should’ve filled this position anyway.

- Okay. - Okay.

This is bullshit. Why don’t they search the town first?

- No kidding. - Wait, hang on. Let’s tell the guys.

- Tell them what? - They don’t know what’s going on.

Just tell them what we’re doing.

We’re on the sands, nothing’s happening.

We’re in the middle of nowhere.

The Reykjavik police have arrived.

They’ll take it from here.

But it’s very important that when they interrogate you,

all descriptions of the night David was murdered

are exactly the same as when you spoke to us, okay?

No, I’m retracting my statement. Get me an attorney.

All right, look...

- Everything good here? - Yeah.

- You shouldn’t be in here. - Yes.

- Hi, Ragnheidur.

I’m here to take you to Reykjavik.

- Okay, I’ve asked for an attorney. - We’ll arrange that.

Hey.

Hey!

Group nine. We see a car.

We are approaching it by foot.

Close to the sand banks on the east side.

Listen, we’re going east.

Everybody, go east.

AH groups, a car was seen east of the sandbanks.

- We’re nearby. We’re on our way. - Copy.

Okay, we’re going west!

I repeat, a car was seen east of...

Shouldn’t we stick to the plan?

We are awaiting further information.

No, it’s them.

Clear this channel, it’s for group nine.

I’ll be on channel two.

Gusti, it’s just a car, it could be anything.

Gusti, hang on. Shouldn’t you wait for more information?

No.

We don’t know what happened.

- They could’ve... - I have to go.

You know I’ll take her to Reykjavik, right?

Yes, I know.

Anita.

Anita!

Anita!

Are you okay? Anita.

She was...

I don’t know why she stopped.

She was crying.

You have to let me take her.

Please let me take her.

Okay.

This way...

Help!

Help!

Help!

Anita.

Anita. What’s going on?

- Has she said anything? - I think she’s in shock.

- Can I hold Erla? - What? Where is she?

- Can I have Erla? - Where’s the child?

She’s here. I have her.

- I know as much as you do. - Is it them? You must know.

I know as much as you.

Is Erla okay? Frida, is Erla okay?

- I’m almost there. - Frida?

- I’ll talk to you soon. - What? Frida!

- Hi. - They’re okay.

All right, I...

- Where are you? - Can I speak to Anita?

Gusti they... Listen to me. Gusti?

Gusti?

Tomas?

She’s in the car.

Come on, honey.

Don’t get cold.

Yeah, I can take them to the hospital.

Anita!

What were you going to do?

- Anita! - Gusti!

Anita! What were you going to do?

- Gusti! - What?

Hey! Gusti! Gusti!

Gusti! No, no, no...

- What were you going to do? - Gusti!

Gusti! Easy! Calm down.

- You disgusting... - Anita, can you please leave.

- Get her out of here! - Look at me.

Look at me! This is Anita, the mother of your child.

Look at me, look at who I am.

I’m here. You’re here. That’s Anita.

- She was doing her best. Erla is okay.

I was with her. I saw her.

She opened her eyes and smiled.

She’s fine. They’re taking good care of her.

She’s holding Heida’s hand.

Heida is watching her while I talk to you.

Then you’ll go to the hospital and you’ll be with her, okay?

You’ll be her safe place.

You will get it together...

because you’ll be her safe place.

- Okay. - Okay, just walk to the car.

- You don’t have to look at anyone else, okay?

All you have to do is go to the hospital. Be with Erla.

Bardur, take Anita to the ambulance and go to the hospital.

Tomas, go home with Heida. I’ll be in touch.

Sounds good. Hey? Anita?

Breathe. Take a deep breath. There you go.

You can do this. I’ll wait here for the forensic team.

Everything will be okay.

- Hi, my love. - Hi. We’ve found them.

Okay. And are they okay?

Yes, they’re okay.

- Okay. - I have to go, talk later.

- Okay, bye. - Bye.

Jonna, sweetheart.

They’ve been found, they’re doing fine.

Come here. They’ve been found.

They’re all right.

Come here, darling.

They’ve been found...

He found them.

It’s okay, my love.

There, there.

Come here.

Oh, my darling.

It’s all right, darling.

Did I wake you?

- Do you have any results? - Yes.

Erla should make a full recovery.

There’s no trace of carbon monoxide poisoning in her or you.

We’ll monitor Erla at the Children’s Hospital for a few days.

You were both very cold and that took its toll.

So... you’re discharged.

- And she can go to Reykjavik. - Okay.

- We’ll talk at a better time. - Okay.

- A nurse will come by. - Okay. Thanks.

Did you hear that?

She’ll be okay.

You just have to go for a bit, and then you’ll come back.

And I’ll be here.

I’ll be here.

Do you want to see her before you leave?

No.

Hi.

I saw your message.

- When are you leaving? - Today.

Will you be back?

We’re moving back to the city.

I just wanted to say goodbye.

Will I see you?

I applied to a school in Reykjavik.

It’s...

difficult to be a mother.

And...

it’s sometimes...

It’s made me completely break down.

Lose control.

What happened to Erla...

That wasn’t your fault.

You have to know that.

You are and always will be Erla’s mum.

She will always be part of your life.

I’ll make sure of that.

And I will do my absolute best

until you’re ready.

You also have to know, Anita,

that you’re a good mum.

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