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Well?

It looks like asphyxiation by exhaust fumes.

Sir.

Here, we found this.

"I killed Léa

and now I can't live without her."

"As for Jenny, I had no choice."

"I hope you will be able to forgive me."

THE DISAPPEARANCE

EPISODE SIX

He was desperate to convince us.

Two pages.

He needed to clear his conscience.

No doubt.

It confirms what we already know.

Jenny caught him burying the body and blackmailed him.

He paid her, asked her to call the station,

pretending to be Léa, thus halting the search in Miribel,

dug up the body, threw it in the lake

and got rid of Jenny.

- It's all there. - Yes, it is.

Including details he couldn't have made up.

Then why didn't we find traces of Léa's DNA in Nicolas' car?

Nicolas tuned into police radio.

Perhaps he found out how to remove any traces.

Yes, I'm fine, honestly.

OK. Bye.

- Who was that? - Mum.

I didn't tell her I was here with you Otherwise...

- Can I have a word? - Yes.

Have you met my daughter Rose?

This is Detective Louvin, the man I was telling you about.

At last we can close the Morel case. I'll be relieved to see the back of i

I'll talk to the press,

say we tracked down a suspect, pressurised him into confessing, etc.

The prosecutor has released Mathias Tellier.

But we're still waiting for the DNA results.

DNA can only prove he lied about sleeping with her.

Another case of corruption of a minor would ruin his career and relationshi

If Léa was pregnant by him and threatening to reveal that,

he'd have a strong motive to get rid of her.

You've got your culprit.

Nicolas Barraut has confessed and committed suicide.

I'll confirm that once I get the autopsy results.

Very well.

But as soon as the results are in I'll organise a press conference.

So...

- Have you been in the police long? - Seven years.

- Have you got a boyfriend? - I haven't had one for three months.

Talk of the devil.

Are you sleeping with my dad?

No.

And if I was, I wouldn't tell you.

I saw him every day. I spoke to him every day.

How did I not spot that he was crazy?

I didn't spot it either. No one spotted it.

He got me to listen in to police messages on his radio!

- Can you imagine? - I don't care how crazy he was.

I don't feel any compassion for him and his suicide won't bring Léa back.

Don't talk about it in front of Zoé.

Yes!

Nine people are coming to her birthday party.

- Ten including Clémentine's sister. - That's great.

- Shall we go and order the cake? - Yes, let's do it.

That's what we said we'd do.

You sit there.

That one.

The bastard!

How about that one? That looks lovely.

No, too weird.

- It's not weird. - Yes, it is.

Perhaps it is a bit brown.

Right...

- That one. - No, too girly.

- Why? Because it's pink? - Yes.

That one! Then everyone will know I'm eight.

They can hardly miss the fact with a big eight like that!

OK, there we go. For 12 people. All done, sweetie.

Come on, bed-time.

It's going to be a lovely cake.

They'll be so impressed.

I don't really want you to go back to work tomorrow.

I have no choice, sweetie.

Will Daddy be staying here with me?

No, Chris is coming to look after you, OK?

You like Chris, don't you?

Sleep tight.

Are you cross with Daddy?

No. Why do you ask that?

He's sleeping on his own and you're sleeping in Léa's room.

No, there's no problem. Daddy and I are getting along fine.

You mustn't worry.

- Promise me you'll stop worrying? - Yes.

Do you promise me?

OK. Shall I leave you with your night light?

- Night night. - Night night, sweetheart.

Should you be taking that many pills?

I'm only taking as many as I need.

Hey, snail. I've put jam on your toast for you.

Who are you calling "snail"?

- Hi. - Hi.

I've got the latest test results for the Morel case.

There was no need to come in.

You could have emailed them.

The soil under Léa's fingernails matches soil found in Miribel

in an area covered in cornus sanguinea.

- Cornus sanguinea? - It's a rare plant.

- Can you show me on the map? - Of course.

It's right there.

That's miles from where we found the credit card.

Perhaps he'd planned to bury her ther but got disturbed.

Or else he dropped the card when he carried the body from his car

Nicolas' fingerprints were all we fou on his tablet, nothing else.

Right, thanks.

You're welcome.

Hello? Maillard? Can you send some men to B3?

That's where they found the body of the Morel girl.

Such a terrible tragedy.

Julien?

- Julien? - Don't come here anymore.

I'm sorry. I know I shouldn't be here.

But I had to talk to you. I'm sure it wasn't Nico who killed he

- I don't want to talk about it. - I don't know what happened.

But, honestly, I knew Nico...

He confessed. That's what happened.

And I employed him in my restaurant, the man who killed my daughter.

Open your eyes. Can't you see it's your daughter's fault?

So it's my daughter's fault, is it?

Get out! And shut your mouth!

Don't you get it? I'll never see him again.

- Oh, my God. - Élodie, that's enough now.

I feel sorry for that girl.

It is really tough on her.

It's not just that. I have my doubts too.

About Nicolas?

I was about to take down my board and...

..something stopped me.

I have a feeling it's not over.

I know how hard this must be, but...

The case is closed. You must accept that.

I'll accept it once I'm sure.

You have to let it go, Julien.

For the sake of Flo and the kids. They need to find peace too.

The hole which was filled in is about the size of Léa Morel.

And the soil was turned over recently But that's all we've got.

Look at those stones.

They didn't land here by chance.

Look how they're arranged.

A grave?

Precisely.

- Hi. - Hi.

You're nice and early.

- Are you staying over? - No, I just came by to kiss you.

- So you're not even staying to suppe - Not tonight.

What's going on?

Chris is at the house.

She's not feeling great. I don't want to leave her on her own.

Don't you think it's time you told her about us?

Listen, Corinne, I'm exhausted.

I made an effort to come over but I don't want to talk about this n

If it's so hard for you to be here, you'd better go home.

Fine.

I'll call you tomorrow.

He wanted to honour her with a real grave.

He loved her, he knew her. It all points to that.

We need to check it was her body that was buried here.

I saw something glinting.

- Florence Morel? - Yes.

Jeanne Dormois.

Pleased to meet you.

Hello.

- Can I help you? - I was hoping I could help you.

Meaning?

I'm an occupational psychologist.

I visit workplaces to help employees suffering from psychological trauma

- resulting from shock. - I don't need your help.

You've had a terrible experience. It can help to talk to a professional

Excuse me.

Sorry to interrupt. Can I have a word?

Excuse me.

- Was the shrink your idea? - No.

You know me well enough to know I'd never do such a thing.

- It was Spineless's idea. - Oh, what an idiot!

- At least he's taking action for onc - That guy is such a moron.

Look, Flo, it might not be such a bad idea.

Piss off, will you?

I just need to be left in peace

and for people to stop looking at me as if I'm about to top myself!

Are you OK, Dad?

Yes.

Did you ask him to stand in for me?

No, it was me who suggested I lend a hand.

Thomas, I don't want you to feel obliged to do this.

Take as long as you need. It's not a problem.

Thanks.

When are you coming home?

I'm living with Audrey for now so we'll see how it goes.

Your son's growing up, eh?

She's wearing the pendant in some photos but not all.

In the description the Morels gave the night she went missing

it's not mentioned.

Rings and bracelets but no pendant.

Perhaps she was given it that night.

No one's ever mentioned it.

Sorry.

Go to your room and get out the paint and I'll be right up, OK?

- Hello. - Hello.

Do you recognise this?

Yes, I've seen it before.

It was the night of the party.

After the gig.

It was the first time I'd seen it.

We were in the toilets and...

- Will you help me? - Sure.

She got a box out of her bag and that was in it.

She put it round her neck.

A heart made out of dolphins? That's not really your style.

That's why I like it.

She wouldn't say who had given it to her.

I was sure it was Romain but she had decided not to tell me.

- Why? - I dunno. That was just Léa.

The more you asked, the less she told you.

I can't get the same green as the other day.

Why not? That's odd.

You need light green as well.

You need to mix light green and dark green.

No, it wasn't me who gave that pendant to Léa.

And she never mentioned it when you were together?

I can assure you, I've never seen that pendant before.

Fine.

Shall I see you out?

No.

Hello.

Hello.

This is the pendant I mentioned on the telephone.

Yes, she was wearing it that night.

- Did you give it to her? - No, her parents did.

OK, thanks.

Did either of you ever see Léa wearing this?

Where did you find it?

So you saw Léa wearing it before the party?

No, of course not.

Why do you seem so surprised?

It's the present we bought Léa for her birthday.

She asked for it. It's still here in my desk.

I kept it.

Opening it and returning it was too...

I'll do it if you like.

She must have bought it, thinking we wouldn't get it for her.

No, that's not logical.

Why would she blow her cash on it before she was sure we hadn't got it?

Jean said you were still obsessing about the investigation. Stop it.

Léa's dead. Nicolas killed her. He committed suicide.

- No. - It's over.

It doesn't add up. I can't stop.

At least stop talking to me about it.

Keep your theories about pendants and photographs to yourself.

How can you simply put a lid on all this?

How can you just return to normal life?

You don't even know what happened to Léa!

I do know what happened to Léa. She's dead.

And life will never be normal again.

Are you following me?

I'm visiting my mother's grave.

I'm sorry.

Now the...

..the two people I loved most are both here.

I can't make sense of what happened to Nicolas.

I can't stop thinking that I could have done something...

There was nothing we could have done.

Are you OK?

What's wrong?

Hold me.

Hold me tight.

I'm sorry, I...

I can't.

You don't understand.

I can't stop thinking about Léa. I'm sorry.

No!

I'm sure you're exaggerating. That's not what happened.

All right, a bit,

I only said it to hear you laugh.

- Am I interrupting something? - Not at all. Come in.

Hello, Sophie.

Hello, Benoît.

I was just leaving anyway.

- See you tomorrow. - Yes, see you tomorrow.

- Bye. - Bye.

What was all that about?

Nothing.

He's kind, he's charming,

and he doesn't look at me as if I'm some sort of manic depressi

He's always had a soft spot for you.

Yes, that's true.

Flo, haven't you had enough?

- What? - You're drinking every evening now.

Yes, well, I've just lost my daughter I drink to take my mind off it.

Given the pills you're taking, I'm not sure it's a good idea.

No, you're right.

It's bad.

It's bad, isn't it?

Yes.

Excuse me.

Oops, my jacket.

Excuse me!

A carafe of Beaujolais, please.

- Thanks. - You look knackered.

- Why not go away with Audrey? - I'd rather stay here with you and Z

Audrey understands.

- Your table's ready. - Great.

No. Do you know what? Let's change tables today.

Let's change tables.

- Is that big one free over there? - Yes.

- Fancy a change? - Yes.

Let's change, then.

You sit there.

- Are you hungry? - A bit.

Aren't you hungry? I'm starving.

I could eat a horse. Or a camel even.

- Are you OK, Flo? - Yes, fine. Why?

I can't offer you a horse or a camel but we have some delicious fish.

No, chips!

Fine.

Coming right up.

Camille!

- Arnaud. What are you doing here? - I've tried phoning 200 times.

You refuse to pick up or call back so here I am.

If you've come for your things, I've thrown them out.

Listen, I know I messed up but I miss you.

- I want us to get back together. - Did you think I'd leap into your ar

- Come for a drink with me later. - No, I'm working.

I'll call you.

- Is that the guy with the bin bags? - Yes.

I should have got rid ages ago.

Of the bin bags or of him?

Nicolas Barraut, aged 27.

In good health. At least, he was.

No sign of external bruising.

- Can you confirm death by asphyxia? - No.

- What did he die of, then? - A cardiac arrest.

He overdosed on tranquillisers.

Which he took in case the fumes didn't work.

Wrong again. His lungs contain no trace of carbon dioxide.

So he died before being exposed his car's exhaust fumes?

- Long before. - How come?

- He must have started the car. - Impossible. There'd be traces.

So someone else started the car?

They must have done.

So it's no longer a suicide.

Nicolas Barraut's suicide and confession were staged.

Is it the same killer?

Léa Morel's killer was the only one who knew about the brick.

- But why kill Nicolas Barraut? - Maybe he'd become a threat.

Like Jenny.

Collateral damage.

So our killer was prepared to do away with anyone who stood in their way.

We must find out how Nicolas Barraut died.

Right. I'll postpone my press conference.

No, don't. We must make a statement right away.

- I don't understand. - Yes, you do.

We want the murderer to think the case is closed.

OK. I'll spread the word. The press will come of their own acco

Mathilde, send an email to the press agency, please.

Flo, it's not what you think.

- I don't care. - Anne phoned to apologise.

Her false evidence, my arrest.

When she found out about Léa she felt terrible.

- There's nothing between us anymore. - So there was?

She means nothing to me.

- I don't want to talk about it. - Well, I do, once and for all.

- It's a bit late for that now. - You've never wanted to talk about i

You kept pretending it hadn't happene That's enough now!

You want to talk about it?

Let's talk, then.

When I found out you were having an affair with Anne,

I had just found out I was pregnant.

And I felt...

..so betrayed...

No, you didn't do that.

So now you know.

No, I never met the girl.

But I remember her parents.

Did you sell many of these pendants?

Yes, that was the only one left.

Can you give me the name of the supplier?

I'll get it for you.

Present for you. All the suppliers of the pendant in the Lyon area.

- Right. - Blimey.

I never realised there were so many jewellers here.

Let's go.

Are you sure you want to go out for a drink with Benoît?

Why not?

It's a bad idea, that's all.

All the more reason.

Let me take you out to dinner instead just the two of us.

No, I need a breath of fresh air.

Pardon me!

That was so delicious.

Thank you.

- It's only my fifth! - Cheers.

- What's it called again? - Mai Tai. It's Hawaiian.

Mai Tai, Mai Tai.

It's pretty. It's exotic. Have you ever been to Hawaii?

- No. - We should go together.

We could be on a beach,

half naked,

drinking Mai Pai.

Tai, Mai Tai.

You have no idea how much I'd like to go to Hawaii with you.

Only I'm not sure...

Flo, wait.

Wait, Flo.

Are you sure this is what you really want?

What's wrong?

- When did that happen? - It's been infected since last night

You need to remember to disinfect it twice a day.

OK?

- Here. - Thanks.

She can put it back in once the inflammation's calmed down.

We'll see about that.

Promise me you won't tell Mum.

You're old enough to own up to your mistakes.

And since you put it on my credit car you can find a job and pay me back.

Have you got many other secrets like that?

I don't have any other secrets.

I promise.

- I didn't know what else to do. - You were right to call me.

I see you've bought Zoé a mobile phone.

Yes.

For her birthday.

She's going to love it.

She's only eight.

We agreed she wouldn't get one before secondary school.

Yes, but I want to be able to call my daughter at any time.

She's my daughter too.

Very good.

Thank you.

Here. We've got the DNA results of the potential fathers.

Right...

It's not Nicolas.

It's not Romain.

It's not Mathias.

- What have we missed? - Who, you mean.

We'll need to test Jean, Thomas and Julien.

No!

- I've stolen your diamond. - Oh, you're so annoying!

Now I just need to get that thing...

- Hi, girls. - Hi.

- I think they'll eat them. - Yes.

Now I just need your crown. Oh, I've got it!

What's that T-shirt? That's Léa's T-shirt.

I splashed paint on mine.

It's true. She got paint all over her.

I'm sorry.

- I'll go and change. - No, don't take it off.

It suits her, don't you think?

Yes, of course it does. You did the right thing, Chis.

It's not a problem.

Shall we get ready? We found everything you wanted.

Oh, yes! Fireworks!

Look.

Candles,

sweets...

Yes, I'm still here.

Are you sure? OK, thank you. Goodbye.

I don't think Nicolas killed Léa.

- But he left a confession. - That was the real culprit confessin

What makes you think that?

I've gone through the schedules again Nicolas's attitude, the routes.

Too many inconsistencies. It doesn't add up.

If you close the case, we'll never kn what happened that night.

I'll never know who killed my daughter.

- Actually, Mr Morel... - We have no new evidence, so...

I'm sorry.

I can't live without knowing.

I'll send that to the lab.

If Julien's DNA matches that of the father of Léa's baby

Jean and Thomas are in the clear.

It hardly constitutes a legal DNA sample.

We can't use it as proof.

No, but at least we'll know.

There you are. Your friends are looking for you.

Coming?

Promise me you won't die.

I promise I'll wait until I'm really, really, really old.

- You found her. - Yes.

They're getting impatient for cake.

Shall we get it ready? Where are the candles?

Great. You get the lighter.

Hang on, let's put them in first.

Ah, blue.

- There. - Next to a blue one.

And yellow next to a yellow one.

Of course.

Yellow next to yellow.

- Eight. - There. Are you going to light them?

You need to hold it there for a bit longer, sweetie.

I need to move it a bit closer.

We should have confided in Julien Morel.

He'd worked it out for himself anyway

Our only chance of solving this

is to make people think the case is closed.

Yes?

Great. I'll be right over. Thanks.

Success.

Yes, it was me who sold them this pendant.

- So there was more than one of them? - The bloke and the girl.

I hadn't made the connection with the kid that was killed

until you called.

- Are you sure it was her? - Yes, yes. What a tragedy.

The man who was with her, do you recognise him on these photos?

No, it was none of those guys.

Hang on, back there.

Yes, that's him back there.

- Are you absolutely certain? - Positive.

He came here with the girl to buy the pendant.