04x02 - Impitoyable sélection

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Madam, Sir,

and parents,

please accept my good wishes,

on this,
the most beautiful day of your life.

Marriage is a wonderful thing.

A bond between two people,

stronger than any other bond.

Mrs Déborah Esther Salomé Atlan,

do you take as your husband

Mr Pierre Michel Léon Clément,

here present?

I do.

Mr Pierre Michel Léon Clément...

I love this bit.

Do you take as your wife

Mrs Déborah Esther Salomé Atlan,

here present?

I do.

I can see us two there.

I'll take you to Cap d'Agde
on honeymoon.

- With the nudists?
- Yes.

- Coming?
- Totally.

...and Mrs Déborah Atlan
joined in marriage.

Somebody watched
the first episode of Sherlock.

What does it mean?

No idea, but we've all
received the same thing.

"You've got hours
to stop me k*lling her. P.P.V."

No, not today.

- Will we miss the drinks?
- No.

RUTHLESS SELECTION

The DPP is taking this seriously.

We're on the case.

I showed the photo
to the happy couple, no joy.

If this is a joke, find this joker

and explain things.
- OK.

We've got ½ hours.

This is what happens
when your friends are cops.

- How is Déborah?
- She's OK.

Apart from us,
everyone stayed.

Trust the judges
to stay for the buffet.

See what you can get from the SMS.

I need information quickly.

I'm on it.

Thanks.

Call me back.

No-one on record
with the initials "P.P.V".

They're checking acronyms.

I didn't get the text.

You've been away months.

Perhaps you're not seen

as part of the team.

The list was made
while I was away.

What did you do without me?

You don't want to know.

Professionally.
The sender must know you.

It went to all sectors,

and we haven't worked
on any joint cases.

And yet,
we all got the same message.

We need to check
Déborah and Pierre's clients.

That's it.

You're all on the wedding list,
except me.

Do you remember
where they had their list?

Yes.
Mariage Heureux.

Sarah nagged me so much
I know the address by heart.

They've got a shop in town.
Here.

I'll go and see how
he could have got that list.

I'll try and identify
the mystery woman.

The SMS was sent
from a pay-as-you-go phone,

freely available.

No way to identify the owner.

I might have something.

Why a black-and-white photo
in ?

- To make our job harder.
- Yes, but look at this.

- An advert for dr*gs.
- Yes.

- She's outside a pharmacy.
- Yes.

- There's a fire hydrant.
- Yes.

th arrondissement.
It could be Pharmacie Bleue.

The Banque de Lyon
is next door.

So we could get
a clearer image of the woman.

Well done, Kader.
I'll call the DPP.

And,

are you going to keep wearing
your -piece suit?

Sorry, Justine.
I can't come back to the wedding.

I guessed as much.

Hold on a second.
Thanks.

I'll hang up, then. Bye.

There was no point staying.

I know.

- Is Sarah with her cousin?
- Don't try it.

I'm not telling you where she is.

If I had time,
I'd make you tell me.

I can come back later.

No, I've a better idea.

I'll come over
once I've caught this lunatic.

Get on with it.

I'll be waiting.

Fanny Raffaud, .
Employed by Mariage Heureux.

We're bringing her in.
I'll go and change.

Because...?

She was sacked.

She was selling presents
and pocketing the money.

She could have sold
the list of guests.

Adeline!

Is something wrong?

No. Why?

I'm just going to change.

- I'll start without you, then.
- Fine.

But it was just a joke.

A joke.

A joke?

In less than an hour,
a woman will be k*lled.

I don't understand.

The guy just wanted the guest list.

He wasn't asking for bank details.

He gave me euros.

What did he look like?

He had glasses

and a scar on his cheek.

Where?

There.
On his cheek.

Couldn't miss it.

We'll do a sketch.
Write down everything you remember.

His hair, his eyes...

I'm not really sure...

But you couldn't miss the scar.

Right.

Are you serious?

I was just trying
to make some money.

I'll do my best.

You were right. The photo was taken
next to the pharmacy.

We've got the footage
from the bank's cameras.

Identifying everyone
will take a while.

hours isn't enough.
He knows that.

We have to try.

Can I sit here?

- Of course.
- Thanks.

Why take such a big risk?

Let's ask him.

It's been meticulously planned.

The witness only remembers
glasses and a scar.

An old trick used by robbers
who don't hide their faces.

We'll still check for men with scars.

Good.

I've found her.

Can you enlarge that?

Sure.

That's Véronique.

Véronique Tanneur.
She's a colleague.

She's a group head
in the rd arrondissement.

Captain Briard from the th.

I need to speak to
Véronique Tanneur.

Thanks.
She's gone home.

- She lives on rue de la Paix.
- We only have minutes.

- The Tanneur residence?
- No . Is there a problem?

Don't let anyone past.

Here.

The deadline has passed.

She's dead.

Captain Briard.

Reporting a m*rder
at , rue de la Paix.

Thanks.

Isn't her head
in a strange position?

As if...

"Must do better!
Tomorrow, at noon,

"will you be able
to prevent another m*rder? P.P.V."

We have more time,
but no clue.

Just the promise
of more victims.

Right!

So much for going
to Déborah and Pierre's reception.

It's like my second marriage.

It lasted as long as their ceremony,
including the wedding night.

Joël, will you speak
to the neighbours?

As usual.

Smurfs, here's what we're doing.

He stuck to his ultimatum.

Are you OK?

I'd be better if we'd stopped him.

The victim was stabbed
with a Kn*fe.

A hunting Kn*fe.
Sold in g*n shops.

You need to find the buyer.

Was she alive
when the text was sent?

She d*ed an hour or two
before the ultimatum,

between and PM.

He cheated.

Who would play games
with the police?

A bad loser.

But he wants to play.

Come in.

Captain Briard,
Captain Cherif.

This is Lieutenant Loïc Bertier.

He worked with Tanneur.

I'm so sorry.

Were you working
on a sensitive case?

She had enemies,
but k*lling her...

I don't know.

I've brought the key cases
she handled in the last years.

Thanks.

Had she received any threats?

What about a man with a scar?

No.

She was cautious,
ex-directory etc,

but she didn't mention anything.

Be careful.

- You could be a target.
- I'll tell my colleagues.

Call me, day or night,
if you need me.

You can rely on us.

Find the man responsible.

Here you go.

I'll be one minute.

This is Justine Gayet.
I'm unavailable at the moment.

Please leave a message
or speak to my secretary

if you wish
to make an appointment.

Right, that's what I'll do.

I'll contact your secretary.

I have a few things to finish.

So, lots of love, and sleep well.

Do you want a cake?

No, thanks.

I...

What does Justine think
of your office dinners?

Captain Briard,

if you have a question to ask,

then ask it.

Have you told her about us?

The kiss...
Have you told her?

No. Should I?

We got carried away
by our emotions that day.

With all that happened,
the kidnapping, going to Paris...

Ah, Paris...

Why did you come back?

For work. Why else?

Quite.

Why else?

Luckily.
If I'd come back for anything else,

I'd have been disappointed.

So everything is for the best.

- Yes.
- Let's get to work.

Dad!

Véronique Tanneur
worked on dr*gs cases.

She'd have made a lot of enemies.

We'll get there.

I'm taking a break.

I'm going to tuck in my daughter.

- You didn't stay?
- No.

No fun without you.

A friend of Mum's
brought me home.

Are you OK?

You're both fixed up now.

Mum's remarried.
You're with Justine.

Justine isn't moving in here.

It's fine, Dad.
She's cool. I like her.

I won't live here forever.

I'll be proud when you leave.

I'll have done my job.

I've been thinking
and I'd like to go to America.

There's a scheme for pupils
to spend a year in Boston.

Justine thinks
I have a good chance.

I'm pleased you're thinking
about your future.

But as for Boston, niet.

You're too young to go so far.

- OK, you don't get it.
- Sarah, this isn't the time.

Sylvie Delmas fights on

What are you doing?

Searching my things?

Not at all.

We're looking for a lunatic.

I thought it related to our enquiry.

But apparently not.

It's personal.

Personal?

Police files?

Right!

What are you playing at?

Sylvie Delmas is mentioned
in all those documents.

Why are you investigating
the head of Interpol?

Is that why you're back?
To get a transfer?

It's personal.

"Personal"...

OK.

Increased cooperation
between police and fire service

- Where were you last night?
- I don't remember.

This could take time.
Where were you last night?

- Hello, Captain.
- Hello.

Some fuel,
after your long night?

Thanks.

I think I found something.

Why am I not surprised?

Tanneur arrested
a network of dealers,

but the boss is still at large:
Alain Ruiz.

He escaped
and swore he'd get revenge.

Kn*fe crimes, dr*gs,
repeat offender...

Nice record.

Well done, Captain.

One thing: Ruiz can't be found.

Tanneur thought he'd gone,
but maybe he wants revenge?

He grew up in my neighbourhood.

His family are still there.

Perfect hiding place.

He thinks he's safe.

Shall we, Captain?

Even if you're right...

I am right.

- How will we get him out?
- Please.

You're doing your thing?

I can't fool you.

But I need to speak to Doucet.

- Really?
- Really.

Are you serious?

We'd need officers
to search all that...

We don't have time.

The two of us can do it

in under minutes.
- Oh?

The Rockford Files.

Season , episode .

I've wanted to do this for ages.

Trust me.
It can't fail.

Baudemont.
How many cars did you get?

I don't understand this,
but enough.

Off you go, Joël.
You can start.

See you in a minute.

Gas warning!

This is not a drill.

Residents within a -metre radius

must evacuate immediately
and find shelter.

Gas warning!
This is not a drill.

Captain Briard.

Please get out of your car.

Come on, Captain.

Doucet authorised it?

You could say that.

- I didn't tell him everything.
- Right.

And on TV, what happens,

apart from general chaos?

The bad guys run,

and Jim Rockford grabs them.

See?

Police.

You kept us waiting.

Seriously?
A false gas warning?

It would've been tricky
if you hadn't caught him.

I know, Jean-Paul,
but to pull it off,

you need the boss to trust you.

Ruiz is wanted for dr*gs charges,

but he might not be our man.

That could be anyone.
It doesn't even look like him.

The glasses and scar worked.

She couldn't confirm
it was the man in the shop.

I hope you're right.
Otherwise,

we'll have another victim
within the hour.

The m*rder
is nothing to do with me.

I'm pleased Tanneur
is no longer after me.

She was tenacious.

And we're the same, my friend.

Where were you last night?

At the Molière awards.

- What does P.P.V. mean?
- I don't know.

I'm rubbish at riddles.

You're going down for dr*gs.
If we add m*rder,

you'll have time to improve.

You wouldn't be so nervous
if you had any proof.

Know what?
I'll just wait for my lawyer...

sh*t.

I saw that on TV recently.

I've seen him.

I've asked for a new sketch

without the glasses and scar...

But he could be anyone.

We have to go with him.

Maybe someone saw him
near Tanneur's place.

minutes.
If it isn't Ruiz...

I know.

Hello.

Are you Ruiz's lawyer?

I don't know him.
I came to see you.

That's nice.

- I'll call you when I can.
- Wait.

We need to discuss Sarah.

I'll wait in the car.

Is there a problem?

No, but she said
she told you about Boston.

Yes, and I said no.

Even if I go with her?

What's going on?

Crane, Poole & Schmidt
contacted me

and I might move there,
with Pierre.

Haven't we been through this?

Not cool, Debo.
We need to talk about this.

- Hello.
- Hello.

Have you seen this man?

Yes, I think so.

Doesn't he have glasses?

Yes.

Square ones.
He was here.

It was Monday or Tuesday.

Could you come to the station
and do an ID?

A line-up?

- Yes.
- Of course.

- I'll tell my boss.
- OK.

The countdown is over.

"Lost. P.P.V."

Our victim is Idriss Bouzzafa.

, psychologist.
His wife has been informed.

Same set-up as Tanneur.

One chair knocked over.

Representing Tanneur.

Same MO.

d*ed instantly.
Time of death...

noon.

Sorry you came back?

We'll get the lunatic.

I meant Kader.

Isn't it odd,
him being with Justine?

Philippe,

the way you're always asking me
questions over the dead body;

is that your way
of dealing with death?

That's an idea.

I'd never thought of that.

I'm pleased I could help.

- Have you moved the body?
- No.

Look what I found.
The victims' photos are crossed out,

with the comment:
"Disappointing.

"Must make more effort.
rd victim at midnight."

Signed P.P.V.

How will we find them?

At their homes.

I know who they are.

The police-training-centre annual.

Look.

Members of the entry-exam panel
for to .

people including Véronique Tanneur
and Idriss Bouzzafa.

If I'm right,

Jean Gadet and Martine Desmoulin
are next.

I'll organise protection.
Hassan!

- OK? Thanks.
- Fine.

P.P.V. is an acronym.

"Pro patria vigilant".
"Protecting the country.

Well done.

Was your husband still

on the police-exam board?

No.

He did it for years.

He didn't like
giving them the bad news.

Were there problems?

Every year.
Always.

Idriss made a point of explaining
why they had failed.

He decided to stop
when a student hit him.

Do you remember his name?

Aurélien Dormoy.

It was in .

You think he took revenge?

We'll check.

If you think of anything else,
please call us.

What do I say to my daughter?

Another one who made his career
outside the police

and has a solid alibi.

I've a candidate who had good
written results but failed the oral.

He took the exam times
between and ,

and was failed each time.

What's his name?

Éric Vasquez. His file says
he had psychotic tendencies.

Vasquez...

Isn't that the name
of the security guard?

There he is!

Get him.

Don't move.
Police.

You're under arrest

for the m*rder of Véronique Tanneur
and Idriss Bouzzafa.

Still interested in my statement?

Take him in.

Come on.

- Hi.
- Hi.

Sarah!

- I'll deal with him.
- Thanks.

Got a minute for your dad?

- I'm going to see Gran. OK?
- Yes.

You want me to live here
for the rest of my life.

Stop exaggerating.

You're still young.

Your plan to go to the US can wait.

How long?

If I had my way, or years.

You never exaggerate!

The apple doesn't fall
far from the tree.

- I'll talk to your mother.
- OK.

But,

didn't you dream of going
to the US when you were young?

And I can send you
all the latest series.

It'll take more than that
to persuade me.

Don't worry.

I'm not giving up.

- See you tonight.
- Bye, darling.

OK?

I just need to talk to you,
Sarah, Déborah, my mother...

Everything's fine.

No lawyer?

Let's get started.

Éric Vasquez, age .

You failed
the police-entrance exam times.

You're determined.

Yes.

- That's good.
- Yes.

I couldn't have put it better.

- May I, Captain?
- Go ahead.

Thanks.

So...

You've been over-qualified
for all of these jobs.

Until you landed this job of...

security guard.

Cushy job.

What's the thr*at level?

Insignificant?

Non-existent?

Hardly.
There was a m*rder.

Isn't that why I'm here?

A m*rder that you committed,
or didn't prevent.

- Which is worse?
- That's harsh.

Not really.

Yes.

Because even in a game
with his own rules,

he didn't win.

True.

The guy's a loser.

Truly.

You have no proof.
I'll be out in an hour.

We'll see who's a loser.

Gadet and Desmoulin,
whom you were going to k*ll,

are under police protection.

If only you had a fiendish plan...

But you don't.

It's disappointing.

You'll have to forfeit.

Off to the locker room,

P.P.V.

P.P.V...

Nice acronym.

Pro Patria Vigilant.
Protecting the country.

The police motto.

He's not worthy of it.

- Not worthy?
- No, you're not.

Did you see my written marks?

on average each time.

If I hadn't failed the oral,
I'd be an officer.

I could be your boss.

That's a good one.

Come back to earth.

You're dreaming.

It must have upset you.

When you saw Tanneur.

Commander Tanneur.

The great unsung cop

who's now a security guard.

- Can't be easy.
- Briard.

Cherif.

We didn't find anything.

No phone or m*rder w*apon.
Nothing.

He has a watertight alibi.

He was logged entering
and leaving the housing estate.

Let him go.

He must have a hideout.
But he won't lead us there.

He won't stop until he's proved
he's smarter than us.

I suggest a ruse.

But... it'll be tricky.

From the TV?

No, not this time.

Well?

Did you find anything?

We will.

Know what makes the difference
between a great cop and a poor one?

Tell me.

Time.

It's a matter of time.

You're not good enough.

You're not on the team,

you weren't selected.

I'll write you a report,

since you're still a child.

"Gave it his best
but failed miserably.

"A mediocre individual.

"Signed, Captain Cherif."

I can sign it.

You can't do that.

- You think I'll cr*ck?
- Yes.

Who do you think you are?

That's enough!

Cherif!

You know we can't hold him.

- Jean-Paul...
- No.

You have to follow the rules.

You can protect the possible victims
but release Mr Vasquez.

Mr Vasquez.

You have teams
watching his house, his work?

Captain, he's just got home.

Thanks.

Cherif, we've got him.

- Can you finish off?
- Yes, Captain.

Yes?

Well?

He's home.

Vasquez is coming out.

He's on rue Crépet.

I'm metres behind.
You'll have him in minute.

I haven't got a visual.

He must be there.

I can't see him.
I'll try rue Boyer.

I can't see him! sh*t.

They lost him?

It didn't take long.

We lost Vasquez
on rue René Fonck.

Doucet is increasing surveillance.

I'll look after Jean Gadet,
you, Martine Desmoulin.

You thought
you were smarter than me.

Start the car.

- I don't know what...
- Shut up and park.

We'll see who's mediocre.

You weren't far off.

Seeing Tanneur again
did start it all off.

You know what?

She didn't recognise me.

Not a glance.

She ruined my life
and forgot about me.

Who am I?

- A m*rder*r.
- Shut up!

You lost, I won.

Did you think I wouldn't anticipate
the extra protection?

The truth is, Cherif,

you make an even better target.

A real trophy.

I'll k*ll the best cop in Lyons.

- And not just anywhere.
- Recognise it?

Yes.

It's the old police-training college.

- Where I sat the exam.
- How symbolic.

I'll go back to my life.

I'm patient. You can't protect
the other two forever.

I have time.

You see, I learn quick.

Yes.

But badly.

Yeah...

Can I have my g*n back?
Thanks.

I don't want stains on the seats.
They're original.

- How did you know?
- That you'd go after me?

I engineered it.

We were undecided on my place,

the courthouse,

and here.

We sent marksmen
to the three sites.

I was sure you'd come here.

Game over.

It's over.
Get out.

Come on, get out.

Here.
His confession.

Make sure you listen
to the part where Vasquez says...

I'm the best cop in Lyons.

That was close.

What if he'd chosen
another symbolic location?

You'd have found me.

I can rely on you.
And you on me.

Adeline, enough of the secrecy.

You didn't come back
to join Interpol.

Sylvie Delmas.

Before coming here,

she was your brother's boss
in Paris.

That's why you're interested.

You had to find out.

She was also in contact
with Commander Garnier.

That's the reason you left
months ago.

I think my brother was m*rder*d.

I'll find the answers.

Is Garnier involved?

Not in the way I thought.

Not like you...

Why didn't you tell me?

I can help.
Together...

I have to do this on my own.

It's important to me.

Are you two ready?

- No.
- Yes.

It's time.

Pierre, Sarah and Déborah
are on their way.

Right.

They'll be happy
to finish the party together.

To be honest,

the idea was suggested to me.

Coming?