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Good job.

- You all right? - I'm fine.

You sure?

Yes.

Unbelievable. Didn't even stop.

My bag.

Oh, don't tell me. Someone stole my shopping bag.

Serves you right. Next time, you'll mind your own business.

I'll replace anything that's in it.

Just a pair of shoes. I'll replace it myself, thank you.

Dinner, then?

We probably can't rely on meeting like this.

I'm glad I could help.

At least tell me your name. I'm Alec Chandler.

Nice to meet you, Alec Chandler.

Find out who she is.

Okay, it's been eight hours.

You'd think he would have called by now.

The setup worked perfectly. He thinks you saved his life.

Why didn't you accept his invitation?

Suppose he doesn't call.

He'll call.

- Here we go. - Cheap trick.

Tracing on one.

Hello.

So you spend most of your time on the boat?

A fair amount. I have an office onboard. And a bed.

What exactly is it you do?

I'm mostly retired, as you can see.

I do some investing, a little charity work.

Yeah? What kind of charity?

I work with street kids. I set up shelters and homes, no big deal.

I bet they think it is.

They're mostly interested to know where their next meal is coming from.

It's not like they can go home and get a hug from Mom and Dad.

You got that right.

I pretty much grew up on the street myself.

You've done very well.

The one thing about the streets is that you learn to take care of yourself.

That, some brains, a little luck.

George.

I think you'll enjoy this selection.

Actually, George comes from downtown. I pay him extra for the phony accent.

I'd like to see one of these shelters.

There's not really very much to see.

But if you're really interested, I'd be delighted.

I'm really interested.

Yes, this is one.

It's one of the first shelters I set up.

It reminded me of the street back home that I grew up on.

I come here often so I don't forget, so I don't end up back there again.

That doesn't seem too likely.

Don't kid yourself.

We all live on the edge, every one of us.

If we don't keep moving up, we slide back down.

- You all right? - Yeah.

You looking for work?

Yeah, like hell you are. Come on.

Who's new around here? Tell me.

Yeah?

Want to take me around...

All right.

You're here late.

I'm a driven man, Nikita.

When I start something, I can't stop, even if it takes days.

That's how it would be with you and me.

Nonstop sweat.

You're truly dedicated, Walter.

You're the only one here who understands me, sugar.

Let's finish this later.

How did it go?

Fine.

- Does he want to see you again? - He wants to know more.

I think he's having me followed.

Who is this guy?

He launders money.

Your job is to get close to him. Identify his key contacts.

That's it?

He launders money?

Thank you, Nikita. That's all.

- Maybe we should tell her. - No. It's better this way.

She likes him.

Oh, yes.

Get the best rate and then arbitrage against the yen before the market opens.

Get out.

- We're having a meeting here. - So am I. You're not invited.

You heard the lady.

You're having me followed.

You're used to owning things, Alec.

You don't own me. Do you understand?

If you want to keep seeing me, you'd better.

Nikita...

I'm sorry.

Stay.

It's late. I'm going home to bed.

- Alone? - That's none of your business.

But, yes.

Alone.

I don't see anything.

There's a better way to do this.

What about here? Could that be some sort of code?

I can't tell.

The resolution's lousy. Where was the camera?

- In her watch. - Tell her to hold still next time.

You try snapping pictures when you're supposed to be throwing a fit.

- Madeline in? - In her office.

- Why? - I need a dress for Saturday night.

- You just went shopping. - Couldn't find anything.

She's hot for the guy.

- Up yours, Birkoff. - Anytime, babe. My number's in the book.

The guy must be a stud, huh?

Am I forgiven?

For what?

For having you followed the other day.

The trip. Ask about the trip.

I'm having a fundraiser for the shelters tomorrow night.

Will you come?

Of course.

If you come to hockey Saturday night.

Unfortunately, I'm out of town for the weekend.

Business trip?

Does it really matter?

What are you thinking?

About you...

and the street you grew up on.

Kind of like the one I grew up on.

I know.

No.

It's not that it shows.

Well, a little in your eyes.

You're a fighter. You've survived.

Come here, sweetheart.

You and Mr. Chandler are having quite a time together.

- Why didn't you push him about the trip? - Because he wouldn't have told me.

You don't know that.

What is he doing that's so evil?

I told you, he launders money.

He also happens to spend a lot of it helping children.

You don't have to like the job, you just have to do it.

I'll be at the party tomorrow night.

His perimeter security is very tight. We'll have to work from the inside.

You'll be briefed in the morning.

And get rid of the cat.

It's a distraction.

When you walked in, it was the first thing you noticed.

If I were an enemy, you'd be dead by now.

Sometimes I think you are the enemy.

Get rid of the cat.

Our intel is excellent.

Chandler has links to the Russian Mafia, to the Triads...

and to terrorists on both hemispheres. But we need some leverage.

We have to catch him in the act, in other words.

In the act, and alive.

Nikita is the key.

How is she doing?

All right.

I'd suggest the one beside it.

Does he trust her?

So far.

Is she sleeping with him?

I don't think so.

Whatever it takes.

Do you hear me?

I heard you.

When completed...

the new Chandler Foundation facility will be the finest in the city.

As you can see, we're already two-thirds financed.

We hope that before the evening's end, with your help...

we'll have reached our final target. Thank you all very much for coming.

Enjoy the party. And please...

don't be afraid to be very generous.

Thank you very much.

Why don't you make a charitable contribution to me?

- Excuse me. - That is not a good call, Jack.

- It's all right, Alec. - My mistake, Mr. Chandler.

- I'm sorry. - That's okay.

Forgive me, there's something I must take care of. I'll be right back.

Perfect, I'll go powder my nose.

Don't get lost.

About what happened before, I'm sorry. I thought you were one of his...

It's okay, really.

The thing is, I really need Alec's business.

- I'll put in a good word. - I'd appreciate that.

I'm actually in rather a hurry. Excuse me.

- Are you going to be long in there? - I'll be out in a minute.

Thank you.

Hardin's online.

He's wiring the money.

Transfer completed.

Acknowledge receipt.

Graystone. All caps.

Hardin wants to know the middleman.

We'll use Skyler on this one.

Everything's confirmed.

Good.

Secure the system.

Mr. Chandler...

I think your girlfriend may not be feeling well.

Nikita?

Nikita, are you all right?

- I was worried about you. - I'm all right now.

Your hair's damp.

I splashed a little water on my face, but I'm feeling much better.

- I just got a little... - All right, let's go back to the party.

It's downloading. He's home free.

Using a middleman named Skyler.

- Find him. - Right away.

Get out of there, Michael, they're tracking you.

We're downloading a serious mainframe product.

Run the antivirus.

Sir.

You're not supposed to be in this part of the boat.

You can't find a damn bathroom on this tub.

I got to find one quick.

The bathroom's one deck above, sir.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

Excuse me.

- It's a routine security check... - Good night. Thank you very much. 'Bye.

- Lovely evening. - Thank you for your donation.

Good luck.

- What's going on? - Someone's been tampering with my files.

It seems that I never learn. I still trust people I shouldn't.

Great party, Mr. Chandler.

Listen...

I'm giving you guys 20 minutes to cut that out...

You take what you can get, right, pal?

You take someone in, you trust them, and then they betray you.

I didn't do this. I swear to you. Why would I?

Somebody must've planted that disc on me.

There was a gentleman in the corridor. He seemed drunk, maybe he wasn't.

She knows him. They were looking at each other at the party.

Come on, I saw them.

Mr. Chandler, she's setting you up.

Oh, Mikey.

I took you off the streets, gave you a job, gave you a life.

This is my reward?

You've got it all wrong.

You have no idea how sad this makes me, Mikey.

There's really no excuse for betrayal, now, is there?

I never want to see your face again.

Get him out of here.

I'm so sorry.

I've spoiled the whole evening.

I'm going to check the system to see what damage has been done.

Of course. Alec.

Good night.

Good night.

We get what we needed?

Yes.

So our mission's over.

Not quite.

Why not?

Because we haven't caused him enough pain?

Because he's still standing?

You've become quite fond of him.

What's it to you?

We found Skyler.

- Is he ready to talk? - I think so.

- Where are you going? - I'm coming with you.

It doesn't concern you.

If it concerns Alec Chandler...

it concerns me.

Well, by all means...

come.

He has a meet this weekend.

With who?

The guy...

named Hardin.

Chandler's got a shipment of kids.

What time?

What kids?

What time?

It hasn't been set yet.

- Are you talking about the shelters? - Yeah, right.

What is going on?

Listen...

if you can take down Chandler, more power to you.

But leave me out of it.

He never gave me a choice.

It was either play ball or play dead.

What does he do with the kids?

What does he do with the kids?

They're big business.

They work hard, you don't have to pay them...

they don't fight back.

Then there's the perverts...

Alec Chandler's a slaver.

The shelters are a perfect front.

He works with homes.

He moves kids around all over the world.

Makes them disappear.

I never liked what he did.

But face it, most of these kids are from the street.

It's not like he broke up any happy families.

No!

Thank you.

Launders money!

You told me...

he launders money.

He does.

Why didn't you tell me the truth?

You had to get close to him.

Care for him.

Make him care for you.

You couldn't have done that if you knew who he really was.

It's not enough to lie to them. We've got to lie to each other, too.

You have to go back to him.

Convince him to take you along this weekend.

You do what you have to do, Nikita.

I'll be back on Tuesday afternoon. Well done, Greg.

We're getting a very good price for this lot.

- Mr. Chandler. - Yes, Kenny.

We've been doing maintenance work.

I sent some divers down, and they came up with this.

It's a $1.28 tracking device. I thought only the Israelis used these.

We found it attached to the hull, under your office.

How long do you think it's been down there?

It's not corroded, sir. No more than two or three days.

- The night of the party. - Maybe.

Mr. Chandler.

Call George Hardin.

- Advance the meeting. - Yes, sir.

Nikita.

- Thought I'd surprise you. - This is a business trip.

Nobody can work 24 hours a day.

Yes, I suppose you're right.

I thought we'd make this trip special.

Then let's make it very special.

- Care for a drink? - No, thank you.

- I'm glad you came. - Me, too.

Very glad.

I said no.

I think you'll need it.

I think I'll come back when you're in a better mood.

Congratulations, Nikita. You had me completely fooled.

And you made me kill a friend. An innocent friend.

You sell children! You're scum!

No.

I don't sell them all. Some are even gifts.

Call it customer relations.

Don't be naive, Nikita.

They'd be dead in a year or two.

And I don't send any of them anywhere they haven't already been.

Is that what you tell yourself when you look in the mirror?

Who do you work for?

I asked you a question. Who do you work for?

All right.

Doesn't matter, we'll come to it later.

I told you how I feel about betrayal.

What you have done to me goes so far beyond betrayal...

that thinking of a way of getting even hasn't been easy.

But I think I have it now.

You see, children aren't the only ones that can be sold.

There's still a very reasonable market in mature flesh.

The first thing your new owners will do will be to turn you into an addict.

Two weeks is all it takes.

Then you'll do anything to get your next fix...

and believe me, they will find plenty of things for you to do.

When they tire of you, which they inevitably will...

they'll sell you to a house. In the Middle East, maybe, or Asia.

You'll be dead inside a year.

But you'll wish you were dead a long time before that.

When I get back, you'll pay for that.

Perhaps you can just consider it as part of your training for your new life.

Can I have a cigarette?

Please...

can I have a cigarette?

Can I have a light?

Where are the kids?

I don't know.

If I tell you...

Chandler will kill me.

He's not here.

I am.

You're late.

You're ugly.

Let's cut the pleasantries.

This weather's playing havoc with my shoes.

Where's the goods?

Bring it up.

Your turn, George.

Terry.

Very good. Take it away.

All right, my friend, they're all yours.

Put your weapons on the ground.

Don't shoot him.

Don't anybody move!

Or I'll torch the kids.

Put it out.

Go ahead, drop me...

and watch them burn.

I want a car.

Make that an armored car, with a driver of my choosing.

No.

No?

That wasn't a request, little fella, that was an order.

Unless you want to see the children die.

So what's it going to be?

Last chance.

Don't you want to know why you're still alive?

I'm listening.

- You shouldn't have interfered. - I didn't.

I just went for the lighter.

He was going to set fire to the truck.

He was bluffing.

We needed Chandler alive. He was the bridge to our next level.

What next level?

That's none of your concern.

The lives of those children are worth thousands of your next levels.

We decide that...

not you.

They were innocent children.

Innocent children.

Can I come in?

What do you want?

I came to apologize.

You know, you're becoming very predictable, Michael.

You lie, then you say you're sorry.

You lie, then you say you're sorry.

Can you come up with anything a little more interesting?

I do what I have to do.

We all do.

It's not what I would choose for myself or...

for us.

Us?

Will you answer a question for me?

If I can.

Why shouldn't I...

just kill you?

Why shouldn't I just pull the trigger?

I can't think of a single reason.

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