01x03 - The Gambler

[bunniefuu]

Oh! H-Help.

Oh, my God.

Oh, f*ck!

Oh, f*ck!

There, there, it's nothing.

- Oh, my God.

- They're just ants.

Hey, hey, hey, hey. Chill.

Pack your sh*t. We have to go now.

What?

We're leaving now. Come on.

Hey. Now!

Okay.

Eric, it's good to meet you.

Thanks so much for doing

this on such short notice.

My pleasure. Anything I can do

to help. Please, let's sit down.

TNC NOTICIAS

Tonight, the husband of an

American scientist taken hostage

in Colombia opens up about

the terrifying abduction.

Sergeant, thank you very much

for having the time to talk to us.

Thank you.

Sergeant, what was the first

thought that you had when you knew

that your wife had been kidnapped?

I'm going to get her back safe in

my arms if I have to die trying.

Our sources say that last night

a boy was sh*t and k*lled

in a rescue operation.

Is that something you'll confirm to us?

I have no idea. I wasn't there.

But I have it on good authority

that the Colombian

m*llitary is all over this.

They may have sh*t a

kidnapper. I don't know.

Delta security operations

are highly classified,

and it may never be known to the public.

Is it safe to say that you would never

confirm an operation,

something like this?

Well, I can confirm

this. I want a mission.

I want the Colombian

m*llitary to step up.

Are you suggesting that the

Colombian government isn't

isn't even trying?

I'm suggesting there's

always more that can be done

for an innocent woman.

Sounds like you're calling

out the president of Colombia

and perhaps the president of the

United States. Is Is that so?

I do hope they're listening.

The buck stops at the top.

- Hey, man.

- You f*cked me.

You f*cking f*cked me. But

I don't even care about that.

You f*cked yourself by going on CNN.

What part of "keep a low

profile" don't you understand?

Yeah, well, isn't public

pressure good for us?

You're on speaker with Prince.

- Hey, Prince.

- Hey, Mitch.

Pressure's only good when I generate it.

You do realize now that the

comms guys at the White House

and the political shop are gonna

take this over and focus-group it

every f*cking step of the way.

Now, why would you want

that in an election year?

We had no choice.

Everything's moving too slow.

So you go sh**t up

an entire neighborhood

and call out the Colombian

president on national television?

Super f*cking dumb.

Do you really want the

Colombian m*llitary on this,

with their record of hostage

rescue and cross fire?

They sh**t both the

rebels and the hostages.

We're gonna be on their

op. Make sure she's safe.

Be more careful.

Nobody's f*cking carrying

you if you twist an ankle.

We're going in a circle.

Hey.

Set up your hammock and get

some sleep while you can.

You bring us back f*cking here!

You're

ESCUELA MILITAR DE SUBOFICIALES

SARGENTO INOCENCIO CHINCA

If everything was kept

on my side, in my house,

maybe I could have worked it out.

But now this operation

is no longer a secret.

You see, we have a new spokesperson,

and he got us a new mission.

We're going to engage.

That's good news.

So, when you're ready to launch,

attach us as advisers so we can help.

Thanks for the offer, but no.

Anything else?

Yes, sir. We need to go there.

No, you don't.

We're requesting to be

there. Professional courtesy.

Courtesy? You called us out on TV.

Well, maybe your friends in the

CIA are gonna force us to take you,

but I don't think so.

- Sir, we

- Thank you, sir. We understand.

We need to talk to him

outside of his office.

What are you thinking?

I'm gonna bribe his ass.

Didn't Ernesto say the

general was coming alone?

He did.

Good afternoon, everyone.

Thank you for being here.

Ernesto and I are so

pleased that you can join us

for our 5th Gala fundraiser

of the Walasa Foundation.

We are continuing to make a difference

in the lives of so many children

suffering from v*olence

in rural Colombia.

Thank you very much.

"Despite progress,

poverty and hunger are on the

rise in many parts of Colombia.

Since we began, The Walasa Foundation

has helped nourish hundreds of children.

Supplying meals in areas where

previously there were none.

And we continue to fight to

provide relief to the little ones."

General.

- Thank you for inviting me.

- Mmm.

But why am I here?

It's part of my job to mingle

with these people, Pereira.

You are here to keep

me from k*lling them.

Don't complain. At

least the food is good.

Gracias.

General.

May I please speak with

the Colonel for a moment?

Gracias.

General

I know you're aware of

- the terrible situation that my wife is in.

- Sí.

And, um Well, I know

we're asking for a favor.

But if you can see your way fit

to bending the rules

for us, just this once,

I hope you'll also see your way

to letting us return the favor.

Do you understand in which

position you put me in?

You took advantage of my trust.

You know, my family owns a company

with a lot of interests in the region.

I could have had my sn*pers

to sh**t you. You know that?

But you didn't.

Want to offer you a seat on

the board of Haas Industries.

We meet three times a

year. It's a paid position.

General.

General.

Thank you for coming.

I'm sorry we didn't get

a chance to speak tonight.

I would like to discuss the

sh**ting in Ciudad Bolívar.

You should talk to the

Narcotics Unit, I'm not involved.

Nevertheless, I would

like to hear your opinion.

I'm sorry. I don't think so.

Is that an official "no comment?"

Listen, I really appreciate

your charitable spirit.

But I know who you are.

And I know, you have been treated

better here than in your own country.

I'm sure you'd want to keep it that way.

Excuse me.

This is Violeta Matíz,

and this is "Bogotá Revealed,"

on 103.1 F.M.

Many times on this show

we have talked about w*r

and the terrible toll it

has taken on our country.

And while the w*r may

be officially over,

there is still v*olence.

I want to talk about an American woman

who was recently

abducted outside Bogotá.

Amber Chesborough.

Her brother Alex joins me in

the studio to deliver a message,

as we have done on many

occasions on "Kidnapped Voices."

I'll turn it over to her brother

so he can speak to her directly.

Amber, um

if you're out there and you're

listening, it's me, and I'm on it.

We're all so worried

about you, and, uh

well, everyone's just waiting

patiently for the process to play out.

But you did nothing

wrong, baby. Nothing.

We love you, baby.

We're gonna find a

peaceful way out of this.

He's good.

No, this is not good. It's sh*t.

We're losing control of the narrative.

I need you to stay warm

and stay dry, and be patient, okay?

I'd like to send a message

to the kidnappers

I'm here if you want to speak with me.

To listen to you

without any conditions

to deliver whatever message

you want to send to the world.

Let's tell the boss to bring that bitch.

And we're out.

What's wrong?

Why don't we let the American go?

- No.

- I just think this whole plan could get us k*lled.

That's not going to happen.

We have the advantage and have

worked too hard for this opportunity.

It's crazy to bring a journalist here

to the middle of the jungle.

I don't see the point.

Relax. When we get to Venezuela,

the SEBIN will put an altar for us.

They will kiss our feet.

And that's what you want?

- I want respect!

- Respect.

Wonderful.

Poetic.

To be able to hold an American

hostage is the ultimate.

It shows that we are strong

and the government is weak.

And to be able to break that illusion

of a powerful and

authoritarian government.

It legitimizes us as a

revolutionary movement.

And it makes people think,

"The government must be very weak

if it can't save one f*cking American."

Once that idea gets planted like a seed,

another one grows.

"If the government is that

bad, we have to change it."

That's what we are doing,

giving hope to our people.

- Trust me.

- When have I ever not trusted you?

I love you.

Manipulator.

For you. Hurry, hurry!

- Move.

- Ándale.

The Comandante is waiting.

Don't make him angry.

Pleasure to meet you.

The pleasure is mine.

Did you have a good trip?

You must be exhausted.

Would you like some food or water?

Or rest for a while?

I'm fine.

Sit.

You know this is a mistake, right?

And it will end badly.

The mistake is theirs.

They thought they were untouchable.

And if this turns out bad, well,

these are risks we take during w*r.

If you really want to

teach a lesson, let her go.

Nobody wants to return to the past.

Some people do want another

w*r and we'll give it to them.

If you release her, I'll

write a nice story about you.

I would like that.

But that's a bit too romantic

for things to end up that way.

What are your goals?

Who are you?

I'm just a man.

Trying to create a new atmosphere.

A new mentality.

And these are my friends.

Talk to her.

Tell me what you think.

Think about what?

Whether or not she is CIA.

You think she will tell me?

Find out. You can do it.

Go ahead.

Okay.

Give me some time with her. I'll try.

Let's get ready to move.

Hello, Amber.

- I'm a journalist. I want to talk to you.

- I I I recognize your voice.

- From the radio.

- Yeah.

Your brother is a friend.

And your father-in-law

is my husband's friend.

I wanna help you.

Thank you.

Do you know why you

were taken in this way?

Wrong place, wrong time.

They think I'm CIA.

It's f*cking ridiculous.

I know how you feel.

I was kidnapped.

I was in a very small

room during two months.

I hope you don't go through that.

But if you do, you have

to know you will survive.

They want to know if

you're an American agent.

I don't care if you are or not.

I'm going to talk with

the commander right now

and tell him you're innocent.

You should stay with

me. It's much safer.

They're all gonna get k*lled

in this camp. Everyone.

Don't fantasize of a rescue.

They can't find this place

in the middle of the jungle.

You don't know my family.

I guarantee you they tracked you here.

Why do you think my

brother did your show?

You're a bird dog.

You flush out the prey.

Time's up.

- Everything will be okay.

- Right.

I have eyes on Violeta.

I see at least 20% of the camp.

Negative on Amber.

Here she is.

Come here.

Tell me how it went.

I do have something for you.

She's not CIA.

- This is your professional opinion?

- Sí.

After conducting interviews

for 20 years, I can confirm it.

Let her leave with me.

- Graciela.

- Mm-hmm.

Do something for me.

Take her and tie her up.

Then tell everyone we're moving out.

We're moving out.

They're packing up,

getting ready to move.

Colonel?

We have located the rebel camp.

Where they are holding

the American hostage.

Now they have a second hostage,

a journalist, Violeta Matíz.

What's happening?

They believe you.

We are going to intercept them here.

We are going to surround them.

We are going to make them desperate.

Force them to negotiate,

to make mistakes.

There are a lot of eyes watching us.

Get ready.

Any questions?

That's the way I like it.

Commandos, move out!

They're headed to the river.

Do not engage. We're 10 minutes out.

This is Colonel Pereira of

the Colombian National Army.

You are completely surrounded.

This is now my battleground.

I decide what happens to you.

No one will leave here alive with

Amber Chesborough or Violeta Matíz.

You will all die here one by one.

Unless you release the hostages.

I have plenty of time.

You decide.

I have the Comandante.

Fire.

We just k*lled your Comandante.

It was easy.

I can stay here indefinitely.

For hours

for weeks.

You decide.

Make the f*cking call.

They just blew up a café in Bogotá.

This is Foster. Connect

me to the SecDef, please.

Sir, we have a credible thr*at.

They're claiming to have more

bombs throughout the city.

General, we have them surrounded!

I can capture them all!

It doesn't matter. They

threatened to b*mb more civilians.

This comes from the top. From

the White House and the CIA.

Do you understand?

They don't want more

civilian casualties.

Attention, everyone.

Abort, abort, abort.

Retreat.

We're headed back to base.

There's nothing we can do.

f*ck you!

Yes! f*ck you!

f*ck you!

f*ck you! f*ck you! f*ck

you! f*ck you! f*ck you!

I love you.

Trust me, Colonel.

I know. Politics.

But we are under a lot

of pressure to withdraw.

It's a sad day.

General, the day isn't over.

It will take them 9 hours

to get to the border.

Sir, if you can give me a bird,

we can take one more sh*t at this.

The media has us in a bad position.

It's our country, sir.

You're right.

It's our country.

I say this unofficially.

Take volunteers and do

what you think is right.

Commandos

I need nine volunteers.

Caballeros.

We aren't done. Load

up. We leave at dawn.

Signal intelligence say

they are in trucks

on a slow jungle road.

We can cut across the jungle by air

and b*at them to the border.

This spot here is the perfect ambush.

Three guys on the ridge.

The rest with me.

We'll att*ck from the ground.

IED armed and ready.

Check.

All stations, all stations. I

will initiate on the lead vehicle.

Bambi, what do you got?

Not a lot of targets here.

Roger.

What are you seeing?

Bambi, I got nothing.

f*ck.

They're covered.

All stations hold.

I've got more vehicles inbound.

Prince, you've gotta f*cking go.

I can't see Amber.

Thirty seconds out.

Go! f*cking do something!

Prince, go now!

Prince, go, f*cking go! Now!

Colonel, I got Violeta! I got Violeta!

I'm moving down.

- Hold those trucks and cover me!

- Yeah!

I got Amber!

Alex! Alex!

Alex!