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Amy?

Thought it was them.

Well next time it might be.

Where were you going?

Come on.

Protected Person J has been recovered.

Repeat she's safe and on the way back in.

Stand down alarm.

What were you thinking Amy?

We were worried sick.

She alright?

Had some idea about going to see her grandma.

Scared herself more than she scared us.

Yeah. Amy love come here.

At least she's okay.

She's had enough.

We all have.

She misses her old life. It's normal.

You think I don't?

Do you know me mum's ill?

I can arrange a secure visit.

And what if she gets worse suddenly before then?

What am I supposed to do while you're filling out forms?

When we first met I offered you and Jimmy a deal.

Come into witness protection and I'll keep you all safe.

The trial starts tomorrow.

In two days Jimmy will testify

and after that you'll be away.

You can start again new life.

And that awful mess he was part of will be washed away.

Will it though?

Be washed away?

You've done so well Helen. You all have.

You've just got to get through it now.

You know what Eddie Crowther is capable of.

So until the trial's done I need to keep you hidden

to keep you safe.

It'll be alright love.

As long as we stick together it'll be right in the end

I promise.

Thought you were dropping her at mine.

Well I was I mean I would have.

I was gonna miss my exam so I rang Dad

told him to meet me here instead.

If you're okay with that?

Yeah sorry love I just...

Have you got everything?

-Sheet music. -She's got it.

Right and you needed rosin for your bow.

I'm fine. I'll see you next week.

Right okay.

Good luck darling love you.

I've got to get straight to work Dad

so will you be alright?

I'll be better now that he's leaving.

We've done multiple dry runs checked for ambush points.

Liz has triple checked everything.

-Support -- -Hello Nyles

I take it you didn't get much sleep.

All worked out in the end though.

The girl hadn't contacted anyone from her old life.

Helen's on the verge of a nervous breakdown

but just 48 hours to go now.

Kohli says her dad might be in the witness box

-for three days. -I've spoken

to the prosecution team

told him we'll use a different handover point each day

you know to avoid any patterns that could be tracked.

Want me to assign more officers?

No there's too much at stake.

Stick to the usual protocol.

Raj and I should be the only ones

who know the witnesses' location.

Done.

There we go. Hey do you know what?

I think I've left the scans at yours.

I'll pop round and get them

before your doctor's appointment.

Will you miss me when I'm back on my feet?

My days will be a gaping void Dad.

Going for a run.

Hey.

Did you take that one yourself?

It's good. You've got a good eye.

My sister Coniston.

We used to go every summer until Mum died.

Do you ever think about disappearing?

What and leave all this behind?

Hm.

When I was a kid my dad took me fly fishing in Norway.

Spent a whole week in the wilderness.

Didn't see another soul.

We should go there together.

Funny 'cause I thought you should be heading home

about now you know to your wife.

Tonight maybe but that might change.

Take some advice Detective Sergeant.

Don't make promises you can't keep.

Mr. Nyles.

Is that your sister?

Yeah she's on her way.

Nice to see you again.

Come on in.

Okay.

Are you expecting anyone?

Go to your room you.

If you sit you'll go to bed and you'll stay there.

Go on.

Mum someone's out the back.

-Mum! -Don't shout.

If you want me come down please.

No Barney! No Barney!

You've shown some improvement since the stroke

but it's been uneven which is why I ordered these scans.

Frankly I was concerned we'd find something like this.

But Dad's only 75.

I have dementia patients who are a lot younger than Sid.

How quickly will it come on?

We need more tests

but what we've seen so far does suggest

relatively rapid onset.

There must be something we can do.

I mean I read about people --

You don't know a bloody thing.

Stay out of it.

Sid I realise dementia is a word

that no one wants to hear from their doctor.

-Are there any questions you'd like to ask me?

Sorry I know the appointment was for half nine

but my eldest has got flu.

Have I missed anything?

Can't see how a second opinion would hurt.

It just means more tests more stress for Dad.

I need the loo.

-Alright. -It's just at the end Dad.

-- I can't wait. -- Nearly there

-nearly there. -Bloody hell.

Here we go. Let's get you in.

No you won't. I can still piss by myself.

-Yeah? -Are you alright Dad?

Yeas. Leave me in bloody peace.

When you took this on you thought

it was gonna be short term.

-He'd get some physio for the stroke he'd get better.

-But now -- -Sorry I need to get this.

-Raj? -Boss we got an alert at 72 Hedgewood Road

firearms incident in progress now.

Three shot -- two male one female.

-Dead? -I dunno.

The scene's only just been cleared by firearms so...

-Who's in charge? -It's DCI Wheatley.

Ms. Nyles.

I've been talking to your DS

but he's extremely cagey about what's going on

so I'd appreciate it if you could shed some light.

It's a safe house sheltering

a protective witness and his family

subject to strict secrecy orders

which I trust you will respect.

What kind of witnesses are we talking about?

Liz?

Is that your witness?

Is that your witness Liz?

No it's a cop.

-I work with him. -I'm sorry.

I need to contact my DCI.

Brandice?

How is he even here? I mean it's not his case.

He shouldn't even have known the location of the house.

There'll be a good reason there has to be.

What?

Contact the hospital and call through to the ICU.

Explain the situation.

Tell them that we are gonna need a status update ASAP.

Well we need to contact his family.

Well that's the DCI's job so call him as well

and bring him up to speed.

Alright.

Thanks.

Assuming from a different weapon.

In addition to the female victim in the kitchen

we have two adult males.

They have a daughter a 12-year-old.

I'll chase it up but presumably she was at school.

First male victim -- alive

but unconscious when police arrived carrying an ID

which names him as Detective Sergeant Simon Thomas Browning.

Presumably a cover name?

Anything else on him other than ID?

Two smartphones.

One work one personal.

The other victim mid-40s

already deceased when the firearm squad entered.

Premises appears to have been searched ransacked

but there's nothing obviously missing.

This was a professional hit.

So if I'm gonna make sense of it

I need you to tell me who the victims really were

as much information as you can give me.

Which at this point is nothing.

Yes you need to speak to your DCI first

-I understand that but -- -Yeah you're right.

I don't have the authority to discuss these matters

but even if I did I need to know what happened here first.

-Are you serious? -Whether there's a threat

to other protected persons.

So there's an officer dying he's one of your team

but you are gonna obstruct my investigation?

You said Amy was at school.

Well that's her bag and that's her blazer.

Amy?

Amy?

Amy it's Liz.

Oh my god.

Oh oh sweetheart.

Are you hurt are you alright?

-You're alright. -The firehouse boys

told me the house was secure.

Get the paramedics back here.

-They went through the place. -Just get the paramedics

-back here now. -Go.

Come on darling.

I got you.

I got you.

Okay I got you.

She's a witness now to two murders.

Yeah a witness now subject

to a high level of potential threat

-who's under my protection. -Mm.

How's that gone so far people under your protection?

I will talk to her

and if she's seen anything pertinent to your investigation

I will pass it on.

If you want to challenge our jurisdiction over her

you're gonna have to go to the chief constable.

Yeah I'll do that.

-She's covering her own arse. -Inevitably.

But not for long.

You hear anything from the hospital?

Not yet.

Has she said anything?

Hasn't spoken. Shock.

I mean the paramedics say she's fine physically but...

Amy I am so so sorry love.

Can you tell me what happened?

Did you see who did this?

If you can tell me anything you saw

it would be a great help.

It's alright love you're gonna be alright.

Raj is gonna take you to a safe place.

Something must have gone wrong with our security protocols.

But right now you focus on Amy.

So find a place we haven't used before

and I want you to stay with her at all times.

She needs a social worker Liz.

Yeah and that'll be arranged.

But even when it is

even if the Royal Marines are deployed

I do not want you to let that child out of your sight

do you understand?

Yeah.

Gemma?

I hope I'm not intruding.

I'm Liz.

Liz Nyles I work with Paul.

The doctors are they --

He's just coming out of theatre now.

Did he say anything to you about what he was doing

this morning?

Just that he had an early start at work

a meeting with someone.

You didn't hear anything after?

He got up to make me a coffee but...

I didn't even get up with him.

Who did this to him?

We've got some ideas but I can't say for sure.

I am gonna find out I promise.

Mrs. Brandice you can come through.

The Crowther trial has been adjourned

as the star witness will not be taking a stand tomorrow.

Although the reasons for that request were not made public...

Sorry miss secure area.

Here you go.

Apologies Inspector.

Liz.

Liz.

I need to talk to you.

Three years I built this case Liz.

Three years.

Who would Crowther have used for the hit?

I could give you a list as long as me arm

there'd still be names I'd miss.

You heard of Crowther having bent coppers on the payroll?

Jesus I'm not PSD Liz.

Yeah I know but you've had the Crowther brief

for nearly a decade.

We both know you've heard stuff.

Stuff you can't pursue let alone prosecute.

Rumours.

That's what I'm asking for.

See a guy like Crowther

be a miracle if he's not managed to twist a few cops.

I haven't heard any specifics.

What the hell did you say to MIT?

-If you mean Wheatley -- -I've had her on the phone

shouting about obstructive behaviour.

I just stated policy.

We can't open a file on a protected person

without considering the wider security issues.

But there is such a thing as interdepartmental politics

and we may need the investigative team on site.

What have you found here? Data breaches

inappropriate file access?

Tell the Detective Inspector what you told me.

Go on Sue. He's your partner.

Early this morning DS Brandice was with me.

We were running through the court schedule

of one of our witnesses when he got a phone call

said he needed to go something to do with one of his kids.

Anyway he seemed rattled.

A call from the McLennans?

Or Crowther ordering him over there.

They're outside.

Put them in the conference room.

We'll be through in a minute.

Liz is there any chance you slipped up here?

I follow protocols always.

I've been putting you forward to take over here

when I retire because I know you've got what it takes.

But there won't be a unit to run unless we weather this.

So I need you here with me.

Clear eyed and strong.

Yeah?

Alright?

They're waiting.

Then let's go and face the music.

Come on.

Thanks.

DCI Kapoor DI Nyles you already know these two.

And this is DCI Amanda Kelman Professional Standards.

So Arun this business at the safe house.

We all want it cleared up quickly.

But if Hannah's gonna do that

she's gonna need you to open your files.

We're trying to protect the people under our care.

Will DI Nyles even be staying on this case

given she had responsibility for the safe house?

DI Nyles has my full confidence.

She knows the case she knows the child

and she's the best officer I have.

Sir if one of the people killed today

was the Crowther witness as has been suggested in the media

then I need to know it.

-You need facts not rumours. -Yeah.

With regards to the girl there's an easy compromise.

Arun you open your files to MIT

but the girl stays in your protective custody.

-Will that work for you Hannah? -As long as Arun

can guarantee me access to the witness

-then that's -- -The witness

is a deeply traumatised 12-year-old.

So we make her available for questioning

by Hannah's team when she's settled down

say first thing in the morning.

Agreed.

Okay so those files please.

Thank you.

Notwithstanding

the Detective Chief Inspector's confidence

we will also want to interview DI Nyles

and her partner DS Kohli

as part of our homicide investigation.

Obviously we're running a security review

checking all digital and hard copy file access to...

to ascertain whether there's been

an internal security breach.

Don't protection officers work in pairs?

As a rule.

And your partner is DS Kohli?

But the officer that was shot at the safe house...

Detective Sergeant Simon Browning.

Real name DS Paul Brandice.

Whatever his name there's no mention of a third officer.

The officer in question was not working that case.

You mean he had no legitimate operational reason

for being at the safe house?

None that I'm currently aware of.

When were you planning on sharing

-that little bombshell Arun? -As I said we're in the process

of ascertaining why he was there.

-What have you found? -He came to work early

met with his partner and then left suddenly

after receiving a phone call.

We assume then he travelled to the safe house.

I'm told there was gunshot residue

on the Detective Sergeant's hand

suggesting he fired a weapon.

Are witness protection officers in the habit

of carrying firearms?

Well we'll be seeking a warrant to retrieve core records

and positioning data from the two phones found with him.

Might be helpful for all of us

to know what DS Brandice had been up to

over the past few days.

What the hell's going on?

There's some sort of business fair on in town.

I'm struggling to find an apartment.

Well try harder

'cause you can't leave a traumatised child

-in the back of your bloody car. -Yeah boss.

No offence but your security requirements

for what qualifies as a suitable accommodation

is really really fussy okay?

...resulting in two deaths

and a third victim fighting for his life.

But worse was to come when police announced

that the shootings appear to be linked...

Hello?

-Hi. -Liz.

...major heroin trafficking charges.

Why have you not answered my calls?

Sorry things came up at work.

Right hiya.

What's going on?

Talk about bringing your work home will you?

Oh it's only temporary till I can find something

more suitable.

Can't imagine what that must be like.

Both her parents.

Make me think about Mum.

Mind you we still had Dad.

Whether that was a good thing or not.

He tried.

Sometimes.

Today he asked whether he could move in with me.

What did you say?

You know the situation Dec won't have it.

Simple as that.

You should go home it's getting late.

Dec'll be missing you.

Yeah.

Call you tomorrow.

Okay love.

No!

It's alright you're okay you're safe.

Shh.

You're alright you're safe.

Alright oh.

I'm gonna keep you safe I promise.

You're not supposed to have that.

Right.

Give up the things I love so I can live longer.

Hm.

Doing what?

Bloody silly idea that is.

You sing anymore?

Mm.

In the car sometimes.

It's a shame.

You were always happy when you were singing.

I hated it.

I only did it 'cause when I sang you looked proud.

Thank you.

For calming her.

I just gave her ice cream.

Dad.

You ever heard of and Amanda Kelman?

I knew everyone.

Trouble is can I remember them?

Since the stroke.

That'd be the drink Dad.

Get yourself to sleep eh?

Prof-- Professional Standards.

Cop who liked busting other cops.

Yeah.

Tough case that one.

-Yes Sue? -Sorry it's so late

ma'am but you wanted me to e-mail you

the preliminary crime scene report.

W-- Anything interesting?

Ballistics confirmed that the victims were all shot

with the same weapon.

Beretta 9 millimetre.

But there was also one round fired from a SIG Sauer P226.

Also they've been through Brandice's house

but they still haven't found the third phone.

Ma'am you still there?

They haven't found his car yet?

I'm gonna give them a call.

I don't think they'd know that our vehicles

are registered to shell companies.

So it must be near the safe house.

Let me do that yeah?

Hey. How's he doing?

His blood pressure crashed earlier.

He's awake now. You can go in.

Hey could I get a moment please?

Sure.

Paul it's me.

You need to tell me what's going on

because the way it looks...

They sent me there.

Who sent you?

Crowther?

Have you been following me?

Have you been using me?

'Cause you need to explain because I am drowning.

It's not like it seems.

I need you to step away please.

Don't...

Don't trust anyone.

Paul Paul.

Paul can you hear me? Can you hear me?

Stay with us.