03x13 - Abaddon's Gate

Episode transcripts for the 2015 TV show "The Expanse". Premiered November 23.*
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03x13 - Abaddon's Gate

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Help us, he's crazy!

Stop!

You can't space them!

Yes, I can.

To any ships in need, your injured are welcome on the Behemoth.

But your weapons are not.

Nice suit.

No!

You need to lock her up.

She's k*lled a lot of people.

We put a chemical restraint on her.

Don't take it off.

No!

What happened to Drummer?

She was injured, and she's recovering from surgery.

She saved my life, and I saved hers.

We are in a graveyard.

We need to get out of this place.

I believe whatever happened on that station - damaged his mind.

- Holden's not insane.

When we were down there on that station, it opened the door and protected him.

Whatever this place is, I think he's somehow in contact with it.

It's talking to me.

I have to figure out what it wants.

The station is now generating magnetic pulses, like...

Like a railgun charging up, only on a massive scale.

I estimate less than seven hours before it becomes a continuous signal.

Holden told me that on the station, he saw a vision of Rings being used to burn entire solar systems to ash.

He believed that the station did this to stop a thr*at.

The Behemoth's comm laser is the most powerful ever built.

And I propose we make it even more so and use it to slice through the Ring, and destroy it.

And trap us all here forever.

And we will have saved the human race.

Not a bad way to die.

You owe me.

I did what you asked.

I did everything you asked.

Now I need you, Miller.

If you're ever coming back, this would be a good time.

I still don't understand what you see in him.

Come on, Miller, talk to me.

Please.

Muster all the MPs on the dock.

I'll be there shortly.

Grigori.

I need a power grid status report.

And get Nagata up here, now.

Yes, Captain.

Gunny.

- Reporting as ordered.

- With me.

We're gonna need a tactical plan for command deck security and crowd control throughout the Behemoth.

Has there been a credible thr*at?

Call it a contingency.

Get me a list of personnel and equipment you'll need, and be prepared to deploy within the hour.

Sir?

It would help to know what we're defending against.

Can I count on you?

Yes, sir.

It's about g*dd*mn time.

What the hell's going on with the station?

Is this my fault?

Did you get me to arm a f*cking b*mb?

How would I know why they did that?

I've been locked up since the last time I saw you.

"Bunch of blade boys humping shank." What does that even mean?

Okay.

That sounds bad.

So how do we do that?

Uh-huh.

Okay.

Right.

I know how to fix this.

Ashford.

It's Drummer.

Camina.

It's good to hear your voice.

It's good to still have one.

I was just going to come to see you.

I've been talking to Holden.

He says he knows how to get us out of this mess.

Ah, you're with Holden.

Last time I saw, you couldn't even walk.

Yes, Naomi helped with that.

Ah, Nagata is there as well.

Where are you?

In the brig?

Drummer is still the captain of the ship.

Yes.

What is Holden telling you to do?

He believes he can convince the station that we are not a thr*at.

The station k*lled thousands of us for no reason.

We are not the thr*at, here.

But maybe Holden is.

We should talk in person.

I agree.

I'll be right there.

Bring them to me.

And do not let anyone stop you.

Ya, bossmang.

Egan.

- Give me your w*apon.

- Sure, bossmang.

Ashford's coming for us.

He will not let us do this.

We can tie you up if you want.

No one will know you helped us.

No need.

Me with you.

Eros, Ganymede.

Him Belter, also.

The station's deciding whether we're a thr*at.

So what happens if it decides we are?

I saw it turn a marine who threw a grenade into red mist, I'm guessing something like that.

Only, you know, all of us.

So, did Miller give you any idea how not to be red mist?

If we get the station not to consider us a thr*at, he can get it to stand down.

So how do we stop looking like one?

When we overloaded the reactor on that skiff, we taught the station that our ships are fusion bombs.

We need to shut down every reactor in the flotilla.

- Oh, is that all?

- Or we can wait for it to decide if we're safer as red mist.

- What do you need from us?

- Go find Monica Stuart and Cohen and tell them everything I'm telling you.

They can use the Intership Relief Channel to get the message out.

The moment you start to broadcast, Ashford will try to stop it.

I'm sending you directions to a substation, where you can tap directly into the Behemoth's transmitter array.

They won't be able to cut you off there.

The second we tap in, they'll know exactly where we are.

- There's no way to hide that.

- I know.

He will send people after you.

- We're gonna need some g*ns.

- I'll send you access codes to the security locker on your level.

Look...

Telling a whole bunch of scared people to turn the lights off here, that...

That's gonna be a tough sale.

Well, you're just gonna have to figure out how to convince them.

We'll have enough trouble of our own shutting down the Behemoth.

Even given the circumstances, it's nice to have you back.

Good huntin', Cap.

You too.

We're gonna need you to come with us.

My patients need me here.

Nothing you're doing here matters.

- I disagree.

- Unless we can convince a whole lot of people to do something they're not gonna want to do, everybody's going to die.

Captain.

Holden gone from da brig.

With Drummer and Nagata.

No one know where they go.

Find them!

Me on it, bossmang.

You can count on me.

He needs a medic!

How much time did that just cost us?

Too much work, not enough worker.

People go too fast, make mistake, and get hurt!

Then get more people who know what they are doing

- up here now.

- Bossmang, we running primary power direct from reactor to comm laser.

Is it really about getting signal out?

No.

That station k*lled a lot of us, and they are trying to k*ll more.

It's time we fight back.

I get more people.

And ever since Ashford assumed command, security on the Behemoth has increased dramatically.

Throughout the ship, technical crews are making modifications to the power grid, but no one will explain what those modifications

- are for...

- We have something we need you to do.

Whatever it is, the answer is no.

Why do you guys have g*ns?

The armory was on the way.

Where's Cohen?

We're gonna need a tech.

Cohen is dead.

Cut in half walking through a door on the Xuesen, because of you.

I understand you're upset...

You go to hell.

Give me my camera back,

- I have work to do.

- You're pissed, I get it.

You want me to feel bad that you're angry.

You want me to feel guilty that Cohen is dead.

But I don't.

And I never will, so let's just skip the bullshit, to where you agree to help.

- Help you do what?

- The station is going to destroy us.

All of us.

Holden knows how to stop it.

You want answers.

We have them.

And they will save lives.

We need you to get the word out.

Should have led with that.

I need you to keep everyone out of reactor control.

Do you have anyone down there you can trust?

Yes, Captain.

I know a couple guy.

No plan survives contact with the enemy.

I'm sorry I drove you away.

We lost so much time together.

You didn't drive me away.

And I'm not leaving again.

Together till the end.

- Just you?

- Only me wit duty back here, bossmang.

Reactor control's straight through there.

How long's it take to k*ll the reactor?

Minimum safe shutdown, about 20 minutes.

After that, I can take the power grid offline any time we want.

Get away from the controls, now!

This is it.

Can you uplink here?

I think so.

Give me a minute.

- Alex.

- Yeah.

Help her.

I'll watch our backs.

All right.

All right.

Let's get this thing connected.

What do you think that Ashford will do when he realizes what we're doing?

He's a pirate.

Take a guess.

Before, you had a problem with me k*lling Melba.

I don't have time for that now.

If someone comes to stop us, I'm gonna k*ll them.

Because it needs to be done.

It does.

Hmm.

Do you think we're gonna die here?

Well, there's a lot more of them than there is us.

Hmm.

I, um...

I left a lot of people behind, to come out here.

If we die, I won't get a chance to explain to them why I left.

What I thought that I would gain.

I left a lot unsaid.

Well, everyone leaves unfinished business.

That's what dying is.

What about you?

I won't get to sh**t that prick, Ashford.

Why do you hate him?

I never met him.

You'd regret not k*lling a man you don't even know, just because he's on

- the other side?

- Well, he's sending people to k*ll me, so...

On every side of this are people who have no reason to hate each other.

Everyone here thinks they're doing the right thing.

Everyone there thinks they're doing the right thing.

If we get out of this, we have to find a way to understand each other, to explain why we made the choices that we did.

It is the only way that we can let go of the hate.

Hate is a burden.

You don't have to carry it with you.

I'm not gonna let anyone hurt you.

They're linking in to the transmitter array now.

Broadcast should be up soon.

As soon as the other ships go dark, we need to pull the plug here.

We'll be ready.

How are you holding up?

Thank you for believing me.

I'm not here for you.

Naomi believes you're right.

She would die for you.

I'm here to make sure she doesn't.

You, here.

You, here.

You, with power certification, over there.

You there, suit up.

You go outside.

Reactor control, come in.

- Felota!

- What's the problem?

Getting alert on all reactor.

Look like someone preparing for shut-down sequence!

- On whose orders?

- Mi na sasa.

I call control room.

No answer.

Harari!

They are in reactor control.

What the f*ck is this?

Problem?

Someone's routing massive amounts of power - to the comm laser.

- They tried to get a message through the Ring before.

Maybe they're trying to punch through harder.

With the station charging up, what would be the point of...

They're trying to destroy the Ring.

- Would that work?

- It won't matter.

A laser sh*t is a direct att*ck, it'll prove that we're a thr*at and the station will k*ll everyone and everything on both sides of the Ring.

Ashford!

We know what you're trying to do.

You cannot destroy the Ring.

You are no longer in command of this ship.

You don't need to do this.

There's a way to save us all!

That is not the point.

Even if the station doesn't k*ll all of us, now others will come through the Ring.

That is our nature.

Won't be able to resist.

Anybody who has had a child understands that it is their duty to leave the world better than they found it.

Even if we all survive, we're leaving behind an unexploded b*mb.

Sooner or later, someone will set it off.

If Holden is right, you will be the one setting it off.

Camina, you are a true Belter.

You saved my life because you are willing to die for a greater good.

I still am.

Hurry.

Get back to work.

Are we up yet?

Almost there, almost there.

This is Monica Stuart, reporting on the Intership Relief Channel with an urgent message for everyone in the flotilla.

I am here with Anna Volovodov.

Some of you may recognize her.

She was instrumental in exposing UN Undersecretary Errinwright's treason and helped end the w*r.

Please listen to what she has to say.

Our lives are depending on it.

I understand how you all must be feeling right now.

You're afraid.

The station is doing something that you don't understand.

And no one will answer your questions.

But I will.

The station is reacting as though we are a thr*at.

It thinks our ships are bombs, like the skiff that exploded.

And it is charging up to protect itself.

But we can stop it.


We need to power down every reactor, on every ship.

This will demonstrate that we are not a thr*at.

And the station will let us go.

- This is the time...

- I told you to shut down that transmission!

No can do, bossmang.

They must be hooked directly into substation.

I mute the feed.

Is what she's saying true?

No have time to debate.

If there a chance, I say we try.

We not gonna die here.

I said...

We are running out of time, people.

If we delay, we lose our chance to end this thr*at against all of our families, against all of our homes.

We know what we must do.

Now.

Does anyone else wish to debate with me?

That broadcast will make things get out of hand quickly.

My marines will take care of it.

Draper, you're up.

Get your armor.

m*therf*cking thieving Belters.

We don't need armor for this.

Take what you need and head out.

Aye-aye, Gunny.

How much longer?

I've set the reactor to scram as soon as the power grid goes down.

It'll take a while for the broadcast to convince every...

Airlock!

Felota!

Where does this go?

Exterior elevator.

Connects directly to the Command deck.

sh*t!

They k*lled the power!

If we can make our way up the shaft, maybe we can still stop Ashford.

Can you keep going?

Pashang fong.

You're not leaving me behind.

Suit up!

I feel like we're trapped in a haunted house.

And I'm asking you to turn out the lights.

This is a dark time.

I'm asking you to be brave with me.

I understand it is a...

I...

So much for no weapons on the Behemoth.

This is Gunnery Sergeant Roberta Draper, Martian Marine Corps!

I am ordering you to cease your broadcast, put down your weapons, and come out with your hands raised!

Bobbie?

Alex?

Jesus.

I want full control of the comm laser at my station.

Ya, bossmang.

Protocol breach, respond.

This is a live cable.

Keep it secure.

Sorry.

- Are you all right?

- It's the chemical restraint, makes me a little fuzzy.

Oh, you are who tried to k*ll Holden.

You were in the brig, right?

What are you doing here?

They brought me up.

I have an electrician rating.

If I remove the restraint, would it help you concentrate better?

Do you think a truly good act at the end of your life can make up for the terrible things you've done?

I would like to believe that is true.

Yeah.

At least I hope it is.

What the f*ck are you doing down here?

Put down your weapons.

That ain't gonna happen.

Anna, keep talking, tell them how you feel right now.

I...

I understand what it is to fight for something.

I have done a lot of it.

But, I've also seen how it can turn into blind hatred.

Alex, listen to me!

You need to surrender now!

If you make us come in there, somebody's gonna get hurt!

- Okay!

- Don't you f*cking do it.

I'm putting my g*ns down!

I'm coming out now!

I just wanna talk.

- All right!

- This is a stall.

What is it with you and these assholes?

I don't care that she's your friend.

If she tries to stop us, I'm putting her down.

I'm scared too.

But I am trying to not let my fear...

I don't want to hurt you.

- Don't make me.

- Actually, I'm here to keep Amos from hurting you.

Your broadcast is causing a panic, it has to stop.

Yeah, that's not gonna happen, Gunny.

Holden says that station is gonna wipe us all out unless we make this happen now.

I was with him, in that thing.

It did something to him.

I'm not even sure it's the Holden you know - that came back.

- He's running around, putting his life on the line, trying to save everyone.

That's the Holden I know.

Take 'em out!

Stand down!

God damn it, stand down!

Don't sh**t!

Alex?

I'm good.

I'm good.

How many more?

Clear.

f*ck.

Put the g*ns down here.

Gunny, you okay?

Gunny, she's hit!

They'll be sending a lot more people, so whatever you've got to do, do it fast.

- What are you doing?

- Don't stop, we'll catch up.

There's no way we stay ahead of those suits.

You keep going.

I can handle Diogo Harari.

No, you can't.

Give me the grenades.

I'm sorry I tried to k*ll you.

- There's no need...

- Tell Naomi I said that.

I will.

What's going on?

Drummer?

We still have a chance, but we have to do it together, and we have to do it now.

The worst minds show us who we are.

Doctor, this is not the time.

Commander, please listen.

I feel like it's our fault.

My fault.

And if Ashford's right, it won't make any difference if we shut down the Prince.

But if he's wrong, shouldn't we at least try?

Ah!

Drummer?

Drummer!

Please tell me I didn't hit you too.

Now I know why you don't need to carry a g*n.

Oh, that's a pretty good trick.

Are you okay?

Eh, I'll live.

I think you better go on without me.

Captain!

Thomas Prince just go dark.

All reactor off.

Other ships too.

Where's my g*dd*mn laser?

Almost there, just gotta check the buffer.

- Buffer is good.

- Laser control to me.

- Lock target.

- Ya, bossmang.

Comm laser charging.

- Ready.

- f*ring.

- What happened?

- We missed.

- Laser was misaligned.

- How?

Damage from slowdown, maybe?

Compensating.

We need to fire again!

Now!

We're running out of time, keep talking.

Keep talking.

I'm...

I'm not sure how much longer we're going to be able to keep this going.

- Do we have a target lock on the Ring yet?

- Almost there!

I love you.

We're unarmed!

Don't sh**t!

We're coming out!

I know you're trying to save lives.

I am too!

But we're on the brink right now, because we keep reacting to things we don't understand!

We're scared, we're hurt, and we're reaching for v*olence because we can't figure out what do to.

But just this once, can't we try something else?

Ashford, you know me!

I stopped following fanatics a long time ago.

sh**t them.

I guess it worked.

You haven't been straight with me, Miller.

There's something you're not telling me.

Oh, really?

After all the pain and death, you just flip a switch, and we're free to go.

Just like that.

Nice try.

I think you were trying to open the Ring gates from the beginning.

That was the plan.

And what I want to know now is, are we...

I mean, humanity...

Are we part of that plan?

I don't believe you did it out of the goodness of your heart.

It was never about helping us.

You know, all of our divisions, all of our hatreds...

They didn'tjust magically disappear the moment you set us free.

You've given us a new frontier.

1,300 habitable systems on the other side of those Rings.

You know we're gonna go.

We won't be able to resist.

It's gonna be another blood-soaked gold rush.

Am I scared?

Yeah, you're g*dd*mn right, I'm scared.

And I think you know why.

When you connected me to the station, I saw something.

The civilization that built the Rings is gone.

Wiped out.

What could have k*lled them?

That's what I'd like to know.

Gonna need a ride.
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