A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
TEN YEARS AGO
Mr. Berger, Federal Police Brussels.
We have a warrant for your arrest on suspicion of corruption.
Anything you say can and may be used against you...
Alex De Roose, huh?
This has to stop, Ferry.
When I heard what you did to John...
I wanted you dead.
I still do.
But my wife's not doing well, and in here I can't help her. So...
My trial starts next week, and I'm giving you two choices.
Either you get me out of here, or I pull you down.
I'm not a judge. I can't acquit you.
Then you'll have to be creative.
Procedural errors are common, aren't they?
The reports were written over a year ago. I can't just change them.
Do you need some extra motivation, Alex?
Maybe I should ask Polly.
Hey, you leave my daughter out of this. This is between you and me.
I'll do anything to be with my wife. You hear me?
There might be a way.
Danielle can get you acquitted.
What do you mean?
Danielle was in love with Kim.
They had an affair.
You're lying.
Why do you think she suddenly cheered up?
Every time we were stuck, we sent Kim to her.
If I confirm that, you'll be acquitted.
-You're lying! -Bouman.
Calm down.
You don't have to believe me.
Ask her yourself.
NICK TWO MISSED CALLS
-Yes? -You phoned me.
I found out who Victor is.
Victor Bilzarian.
He's an Armenian with a Singaporean passport.
They worked together when JP was working for DefCom Systems.
Bilzarian as a broker, JP as a salesman.
Looks like they were close.
Until Bilzarian got arrested in Algeria for trying to sell weapons to Palestine.
He ratted out JP.
Bilzarian was given a suspended sentence.
JP was in jail for three years.
State security says he continued his activities after his sentence. Everywhere.
Angola, Congo, Sierra Leone...
I did some research.
After he was released from prison, JP showed up in those same conflict areas
to install wells for the competitor.
JP hates this guy.
If we can make him believe Carlos is talking to Bilzarian as well,
we might get JP back on board.
We can't do that in one week.
We don't need to build a relationship with Bilzarian.
We just need to put this idea in JP's head.
Bilzarian is flying from New York to Vienna in two days.
He'll change flights in Paris.
We can make sure his flight will go via Brussels instead.
I'll ask Carlos to buy us some time.
Mr. Berger? Hello, I'm Angelique. Pleased to meet you.
-Pleased to meet you. -Have a seat.
Any questions?
Good luck.
-You have kids? -Two.
-Married? -Divorced.
And Steve is... name? Can I know...
...not a good idea.
-See you later. -Bye.
-You have kids? -Two.
Married?
-Divorced. -And Steve is... name?
-Can I know... -...not a good idea.
Everything going well?
-Yeah, sure. -Sure.
-Are you doing that on purpose, Anette? -What?
Candles at a benefit for a house that burned down.
André will shit himself if he sees that.
I thought so.
Nathalie?
Come here.
What's up?
Fill this in. I've done my half.
-What is this? -It's the paternity acknowledgment form.
We'll also need to go to city hall.
No, Laurent, it's not happening.
Nathalie.
This has been going on long enough.
But what about Jackson?
He's too young to give his permission.
I know that, but we're not signing this until he knows the truth.
-We talked about this. -Laurent, please.
No, I'm fed up. I'm telling him right now.
Are you crazy? You can't just drop this on him now.
-Tomorrow, then. -No. It's not happening.
I want to talk to a professional first.
Get some advice. This is a big deal for a little boy.
You're just trying to stall things.
Is there something I should know?
No.
No?
No. What are you implying?
It's happening. Period.
-Berger. -Hello, Mr. Berger.
This is Angelique Stalingrad with Aidex Magazine.
I've just been told we need to hold the interview at a different location.
Do you mind if we meet at the Hilton Brussels Grand Place?
Okay, I know that hotel. I'll be there in an hour.
Got a minute?
Not really. Is it urgent?
Yes.
All I know is that his name is Victor.
-Victor? -Yes. I know it's not much.
-You have kids? -Two.
-Married? -Divorced.
Is that Nathalie?
It's possible.
Where is this? At the ranch?
No, you can hear a boat in the background.
They're meeting outside the ranch.
-Is there something going on between them? -Do we tell Laurent?
No, drop it. It'll only cause problems.
Target has arrived.
Mr. Berger.
Hello. I'm Angelique. Pleased to meet you.
-Pleased to meet you. -Have a seat.
Do you mind if I film the interview for the website?
No problem, but I'd rather sit here.
I want to face the lobby.
Oh, okay.
Sure.
Goddammit. Now he can't see who's coming in.
Bilzarian will be there in one minute.
Already? Fuck.
It's down to you, girl.
In some countries the infrastructure is so bad
that we need to have the locals build and maintain simple systems.
Self-sufficiency is the key.
Sorry, Mr. Berger, I have to interrupt you.
The light is causing problems with the image.
Do you mind if we switch places?
It won't take much longer.
You were talking about simple systems. Can you give some examples?
For instance ropes. Buckets.
As long as we can drill deep enough to...
Deep enough to...?
To reach clean water.
Usually it's not polluted.
Is everything okay?
I need to make a phone call.
Kris, it's your turn.
-Can we listen in? -No.
Goddammit.
He's calling Laurent. We do have a tap on him.
Three, two, one...
Your rhythm sucks balls!
Come on, come on! Goddammit, T-bone!
Goddammit!
What's up?
Have you made a deal with the Venezuelans yet?
Like you care.
Just answer me.
Yes, the deal is as good as done.
Then why is Enrico meeting with Victor at the Hilton?
-What Victor? -Bilzarian.
If he gets in the way, you won't get a deal.
Are you figuring all of that out now?
It's happening right in front of me.
All this just so happens to take place right in front of you?
Are you taking the piss?
Goddammit, Laurent, don't be childish.
Call Enrico right now and give him what he wants.
Or you can kiss your deal goodbye. Tell him I'm in as well if you need to.
I'm not letting fucking Bilzarian take this deal from us.
I'm not letting you manipulate me anymore. Forget it.
That's rich. You're being manipulated as we speak.
You don't even realize Nathalie's fraternizing with Steve.
Excuse me?
Just ask Vinnie.
What is he talking about?
Do you mind if we switch places?
What is he doing?
Make sure you don't lose him.
-He's phoning someone. -Make sure you can hear him.
-JP? -Vinnie?
Can you send me the recordings of Steve and Nathalie?
-Yes. -I want to know if they mention Victor.
-Okay. -Goddammit.
-All I know is that his name is Victor. -Victor?
Yes. I know it's not much.
-All I know is that his name is Victor. -Victor?
Yes. I know it's not much.
Nice photo of you.
What are you doing?
-Hello? -Laurent thinks we're having an affair.
What?
If he asks you about it, deny everything.
Why does he think that?
-They put a wire in my car. -Oh, fuck.
Do you know what that means?
We never spoke inside the car, so what they heard can't have been clear.
I'll figure something out. Don't panic.
You know more than they do, remember?
Yes.
Shit.
Is everything okay? I was looking for you.
The interview is over.
I'm here to see Victor Bilzarian.
Nick, we have a problem.
JP is on his way to Bilzarian's room.
Laurent Berger. Leave a message after the beep.
Laurent, it's a set-up. I just came from Bilzarian.
That interview was fake.
It's the cops, they're trying to get us. Don't talk to Enrico.
-JP? -Vinnie?
-Yes. -The cops have us by the balls.
-What? -I think Bilzarian was tricked as well.
Listen to the last few recordings of Steve again.
I want to know what they talk about in the noisy parts.
-Can you filter those? -Yes.
-I need proof, for Laurent. -Okay.
Laurent, it's a set-up. I just came from Bilzarian.
That interview was fake.
It's the cops, they're trying to get us. Don't talk to Enrico.
Fuck!
So that's it?
No.
There's one more thing I can try.
Hey, Jackson.
-Are you having fun? -Yes.
Come here. We have a new horse.
Let's go check her out. Her name's Stella.
And she truly is a star. The star of the pasture. You'll see.
Have you seen Jackson? I have to go somewhere.
What, now?
Have you seen him?
He's probably playing outside.
She's a beautiful horse. Stella.
She's a star. She's quite young. Still a bit wild.
-We haven't tamed her yet, so be careful. -Okay.
Are you happy here at the ranch?
Me too. I'm super happy.
Especially since you and your mom moved here.
That makes me happy.
I love you, buddy.
I love you.
I do have a secret that weighs on me.
Do you think you're a big cowboy now?
-Can I tell you my secret? -Yes.
It'll be good to share it with you.
Do you know why your mom moved here with you?
It's because I'm not really your uncle.
I'm actually your daddy.
Jackson?
There's your mom.
There you are. Is everything okay?
He's a bit dumbstruck. I just told him a secret.
What secret?
That I'm his daddy.
Is it true?
Yes, honey, it's true.
-But you said my daddy was gone. -Yes.
I did say that, but I was going to explain everything to you at the right moment.
Do you understand?
Did you use to be married?
No.
Sometimes mommies and daddies make babies without being married.
Jackson, are you happy I'm your daddy?
Laurent, come on.
Oh, sweetheart...
This must be so confusing for you.
But don't you worry. Nothing's going to change for you.
Come, let's go inside and talk.
Why did you do that?
-You've stalled long enough. -I wanted to be there when we told him.
-I had to tell him. -Knock it off.
He won't know who's who and what's what, now that you're screwing around.
What are you saying?
You know what I'm talking about.
No, I don't.
I've been told you're seeing Steve.
That's bullshit. Who told you that?
Doesn't matter.
It does. Are you spying on me, or what?
-Is it true, or not? -No, it's not true.
Goddammit, what kind of bullshit is this?
I've not seen Steve since he came here to sign up.
Why would I sleep with a guy who beat you up?
The father of my son?
Things are complicated enough as they are, especially now.
What kind of man are you?
You used your own son to get back at me.
Because you're jealous.
We had a chance to show Jackson we both want what's best for him.
Now I'm the one who kept things from him and lied to him.
Well done. Jesus, man.
Do you mind?
A beer, please.
-Did you find anything? -No, but I have a new recording.
I don't think they're cops.
This is the voicemail of Danielle. Leave a message, and I'll phone you back.
-Hello? -Son, it's Fer.
Daan's not answering her phone. I really need to talk to her.
Fer, I wanted to come tell you in person, but...
Daan is not here anymore.
She left a few days ago without saying a word.
And she took all her stuff with her.
Fer, are you okay?
Goddammit!
All done.
-You've already brushed your teeth? -Yes.
Go sit on the table.
Let me smell.
I believe you.
Are you confused by everything you were told today?
If you have questions, just ask them.
Do I have to call Uncle Laurent "daddy" now?
I don't know.
You can if you want to. Do you want to?
Maybe.
Don't overthink it. You'll feel it in your heart when you're ready.
Will Uncle Laurent not mind?
I don't think he will.
Come here.
Oh, sweetheart.
Mommy loves you.
Now get into bed.
I'll come and give you a kiss before I check on the horses, okay?
-Will you manage? -Yes.
-Hello? -Hey, it's me.
I'm calling to see how you're doing. Have you talked to Laurent?
Yes, I did.
That bastard told Jackson he's his father.
You're kidding.
He did. He did it to get back at me
because he thought you and I were having an affair.
Did he say anything about that?
No, but I managed to convince him that it's not true.
What about Jackson? How is he handling it?
Not well. He's pretty shaken up. It's no wonder.
Suddenly his uncle turns out to be his father.
And it'll be worse when Laurent goes to jail.
I know.
I'm sorry.
What about the wire?
It's been removed. Don't worry about it.
-Can we talk? -I have nothing to say.
Did you get my message?
I had better things to do.
And those things you told me are all bullshit.
She's not seeing Steve.
I believe you.
Then what's wrong?
You were right.
I was wrong.
-Okay. -Enrico.
That was a good lead.
It was stupid of me not to listen to you.
You just realized that all of a sudden?
Sorry, brother.
From now on I'll give you the respect you deserve.
Let's call Enrico and make him an offer those bean-eaters can't refuse.
What do you say?
Sorry about tonight. You were right.
-I shouldn't have done that. -Right.
Did he say anything?
What do you think?
-Should I go talk to him? -No.
He's finally calm.
-Just to wish him a good night. -Laurent...
Come on, Nathalie. Please.
I care about him, too.
All right, but keep it short. He needs his rest.
Are you not asleep yet?
I can't sleep.
Is it because of our conversation earlier?
You can tell me.
You can tell me anything. You know that, right?
Is it true you're going to jail?
To jail? Me?
Why do you think that?
I heard Mommy say that on the phone.
Mommy said I'm going to jail?
Who was she on the phone with?
I don't know.
Don't worry about it, buddy. Come on, lie down.
You must have misheard Mommy.
I'm not going to jail.
I'll always be with you.
-Good night. -Good night.
Close your eyes.
Love you.
Hello?
Nathalie?
Is everything okay?
This is the voicemail of Nathalie. Please leave a message.
-This is the voicemail of Nathalie. -Fuck.
I just got a weird phone call from Nathalie.
I'm going to check it out.
Is Jackson okay?
Ah, yes. I thought I heard it ringing.
It never stopped ringing.
Must be urgent. Do you know this number?
Four, eight, nine, six, five...
seven, zero, nine, five.
No.
No?
I do.
That's Steve's number.
You said you hadn't seen him or heard from him.
I don't know why he's calling me.
Maybe it's about the horse he rented.
Stop it!
Goddammit, I saw that you called him.
Laurent, stay calm. We'll talk, but promise you'll stay calm.
I don't know why he called me.
And now you're lying to my face.
I'm not lying.
Why do you meet up with Steve?
I don't.
I said, stop lying.
-Let me go. -What are you planning?
To put me in jail?
No!
Jackson heard you say it.
-Is Steve a cop, like Lisa? -No!
-Are you two working together? -No, I swear!
Yes, he's a cop!
Don't you understand I love you?
Nathalie...
Don't you understand?
My beautiful girl.
NEXT TIME
I'm sorry.
It was self-defense. I saw the marks in her neck.
I know you want to catch the Bergers, but rules are rules.
I told Laurent about you.
What did you tell him?
You promised me you'd crack this case.
-It's not true. -Calm down, Mom. Go sit down.
You had something I should hear?
Subtitle translation by Claudia Boshouwers