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Thank

you.

Alors, qu 'est -ce qui se passe?

D 'accord, section C. Alors, allez -y.

Is this what you wanted so badly?

Oh, yeah.

Now will you stop blackmailing me?

But the old saying, God's most obedient creatures.

As loyal as they come.

But always entertaining.

You can feed them yourself if you like.

There's something fresh in the cooler.

Good morning, Jim. The man you're looking at is General Dupuis. He was

yesterday after a break -in at a military institute in Paris.

We believe he was being blackmailed and was subsequently murdered after

fulfilling his part in a scheme inspired by this woman, Catherine Balzac.

Balzac is a ruthless entrepreneur who traffics in black market intelligence.

In the last 18 months, she has been responsible for the trading of code

information on top -secret developments in weaponry.

Her latest coup could result in the death and disfigurement of millions.

Western scientists working in top -secret laboratories developed a new

bacteria codenamed Xerxes, which greatly accelerates the aging process of human

vital organs.

So horrific was this new development that all research into it was abandoned

records destroyed.

It was the only remaining sample of the Xerxes bacteria that Balzac obtained

from the theft and has offered for sale as a weapon.

Jim, if the stolen bacteria is being stored in unsafe conditions, it could

create a major disaster within 72 hours.

Your mission, should you decide to accept it, is to recover this most

substance and neutralize Catherine Balzac.

As always, should you or any of your I .M. force be caught or killed, the

Secretary will disavow any knowledge of your actions.

This disc will self -destruct in five seconds.

Good luck, Jim.

You want me, you need me, you love me.

You want me, you need me, you love me.

Oh, yeah.

That should do it.

I still haven't sung professionally in eight years.

Well, with this doctored cassette as accompaniment, you'll sound as sweet as

nightingale. I can understand a machine that can make anyone sound like a great

singer. But why all this you want me, you need me?

We take that I want you, I need you track, bring it down to white noise as

raise your orchestration.

It's what's known as a subliminal implant.

It won't be detected under the music.

Nice work, Ray.

You mean you can't hear this implant?

Oh, only on a subconscious level.

I've done tests in supermarkets. The voice track repeats, you're an honest

person, you don't steal over and over.

It's reduced shoplifting by a significant amount.

Yes, it can also make you buy a certain product, think certain thoughts, vote

for a certain government.

Well, in my case, it's going to make the audience want me, need me.

Hmm. I'm going to be a star.

You're going to be a star in a very dangerous spot, the Red Hand Club.

Madame Balzac uses the nightclub as a cover -up. We think the bacteria is

somewhere in the club.

Catherine Balzac, Basque -French extraction, educated in the United

-model, about to do business with this man.

Professor Franz Lott of the Potsdam Institute.

Bozak has pre -sold the bacteria to Eastern European terrorists.

Lott is being sent by them to test and verify the bacteria before payment is

made. Do Bozak or any of the people know the professor by sight?

We don't think so, but we can't be sure.

Well, it's also a risk we've got to take.

And with time being at such a premium and so much at stake, our train comes in

first thing in the morning.

So Nicholas and I will be inside the club.

Right.

Now, notice anything?

The earrings.

Right. They were a gift from the Shah for her 21st birthday.

She always wears them.

And along with Grant's white noise, we're going to use them to make

Balzac lead us right to the bacteria.

Hmm.

Thank you, sir.

I do not know what it is, but this girl, she has something.

I have never seen the members so attentive.

That is good.

Who is that?

I'll find out.

Excuse me. I am the manager.

I thought I knew all my members.

Well, you don't know this one, because I'm not a member.

Milton.

Barton Milton.

Atlanta, Georgia.

My daddy, the colonel, told me to drop by.

There's a private club. We usually expect prior notification.

But since the colonel is such a good friend, I do not see a problem.

Welcome. Merci bien.

Are you people sure are well appointed here?

Paris is the city of romance. We do our best to assist this notion.

Please, enjoy yourself.

Colonel Milton, does he have a son?

Yes.

Is that supposed to be him?

This is what he claims.

Perhaps we should have a chat with Mr.

Milton.

According to the colonel, his son is 15 years old.

There are some pretty girls here.

I have to drag you away again, Mr. Milton. We need to discuss your

All right, Al.

We'll only take a moment.

Club rules.

You people sure are persuasive.

We've been working on this all night.

Who are you working for, Mr.

Milton?

You sorely test our patience.

All right, enough.

I'll tell you.

Ma 'am.

He is as strong as an ox.

And probably not much smart.

Yes, ma 'am. Right away.

Nice jump.

Bet I'll let the others know.

Grant, everything's going according to schedule. Jim's just been grabbed.

Looks like we're about ready to get our man, too.

Spence, profess a lot now.

Excuse me, profess a lot?

Come on, sit down.

So, Mr. Schander, you have found it.

And you ride in Paris this week.

What is your specific interest in my club?

You did send the other American here.

Mr. Milton from Atlanta, Georgia.

I sent him because I know about the bacteria.

I paid him to find it and steal it back.

Steal it back? What are you talking about?

The Xerxes bacteria.

I created it.

What is your government's involvement in this?

Air is desperate for the return of the bacteria as I am, but I am acting on my

own.

This could be a matter of life and death, and quite possibly your death,

Balzac. Permit me.

This photograph was taken only hours after the break -in at the Institute.

General Dupuy, who is believed responsible, died of gunshot wounds, but

not the only one to forfeit his life.

Somehow these people were infected with the bacteria. I don't know. Maybe the

seal on the container was damaged in the theft.

What does this have to do with me?

Well, you will have to tell me that yourself.

But if the container had a leak, it had to have happened during the handover.

If the seal was broken, any little change in temperature could release the

bacteria.

A fascinating tale, I'm sure.

But how do you connect this science fiction with my club?

General Dupuy's widow suspected something, some involvement, maybe

Now, I checked up, and the general spent a lot of time in your club.

Now, please understand, it's bad enough that I created this monster, but to see

it unleashed on millions of innocent people... Mr. Chandra, this meeting is

over.

Your wild favorites are groundless, and I would suggest... Very dangerous, if

aired in public.

Madame Balzac, you have to listen to me.

I don't have to do anything.

I have heard enough.

She sounds really rattled.

The chin's really got to go.

Now, wait. Wait a minute, please.

When someone is exposed, that person's decline is tortured and not necessarily

immediate. So whoever handled the bacteria is still very much in danger. I

what I'm talking about.

Now... Perhaps you'll believe me.

I'm the only one ever exposed who survived.

Well, Mr. Sharma, you are really wasting my time.

I apologize for your less than orthodox introduction to my club, but I believe

that only squares the letter.

Good day.

You know from my papers where I'm staying.

Please consider what I've told you.

What do you think?

We have to wait and see what Professor Locke has to say.

Is the lab fully operational?

Yes, of course.

How long?

Well, a good professor should sleep peacefully for at least 36 hours.

You look like a pirate.

Well, right now, I feel for being a professor a lot.

You know everything about him from his shoe size to his favorite necklace.

Nicholas, you'll have to be very careful with the bacteria.

Even with the best precautions, it's still extremely dangerous.

I will.

You'll also need this.

It contains a special polymer.

Watch. Normally, it takes five to six minutes in contact with the air to dry.

Or we can speed things up.

You don't mind, Shannon?

I don't mind.

Madame Balzac will think all her birthdays have come at once.

Professor Lott.

Madame Balzac is waiting.

Please leave the way.

We trust everything is satisfactory.

Obviously not what you'd be used to at the Dresden Institute, but still.

Dresden.

My laboratory is in Potsdam.

I see.

It's crude, but effective.

As I must authenticate the bacteria, no doubt you must authenticate me.

Precaution, Professor.

We are dealing with very valuable material.

Do you have everything you need?

Everything except the bacteria itself.

As you can see, Professor, the microscope is projecting a magnified

virus onto the monitored screen.

You will understand our precautions.

Amazing.

Totally unique configuration.

Is this all you have?

Uno merly simple, Professor.

The rest is in our safekeeping.

Until we get to $20 million.

That's out of the question.

I must have thought of it.

Happily, Professor.

When will I see the money?

Professor, one question.

I'm intrigued.

The bacteria.

Do you know its origin?

It is said to have started by the Americans.

From research developed during the Vietnam War.

The Americans.

Chandler's passport.

He spent eight years in Vietnam.

Thank you, Professor.

We'll leave it to your work.

Jim, are you there?

We're here, Nicholas.

Well, I'm in.

And it's what we're afraid of.

Madame Bozak's going to give me a small sample of bacteria.

God knows where.

Jim, that stuff's being held in unstable conditions.

We've got about 24 hours before all of Europe is hit with the worst plague

the Middle Ages.

Nicholas, you'll have to transfer the sample bacteria. It's the only way we

be sure it's kept under controlled conditions.

Grant will talk you through it.

I'm ready.

All right, partner.

Describe the mechanism to me.

There are joysticks that operate the mechanical arm behind the glass where

sample is.

Right, good.

Those should operate on the same principle as video game controls.

Is there an airlock?

Yes, there is.

Open it.

Take our container, put it inside the airlock.

Using the mechanical arm, bring our container across to the other one.

It's in place.

Is the bacteria accessible?

Yes, it is.

Now, slowly.

Oh, my God.

I've cracked the glass.

Stay calm, friend.

You have 15 seconds to complete the transfer before the bacteria becomes

virulent.

I can do it.

Three seconds.

Nicholas.

Transfer complete.

Well done.

All right. All right.

You can bring our container back through the airlock.

With pleasure.

All right, the sample is secure.

Now it's time for Madam Balzac to tell us where the rest of it is.

You ready for the earring, Shannon?

She won't know the difference.

All right, signal Grant when it's time for the diversion.

And when does Madam Balzac meet with the operative from the U .S. government?

As soon as she receives this.

It's quite there.

What is it from? There's no cut.

Yes.

Did you get my painting?

Who is this?

The painting is beautiful, but I gather there are conditions.

Just what do you think you're doing?

Please, get to the point.

Do you have a blue light?

Looks even better.

The jolt of my wrist. I asked you a question.

Well, I was just looking at it. It's a very beautiful piece.

You do not touch anything in this club that does not belong to you.

Yes, Mr. Laroque.

Bring the painting to my office.

Obviously, someone wants to make a deal.

How are the plans for the second Mark

II satellite?

No one has information on that.

These plants must be worth millions

Of

course

That girl, where is she? I don't know.

That's the signal.

If you like my painting, meet me at Moliere Park.

I'll have the rest of the plans for you then.

Five o 'clock.

Come along.

How will I recognize you?

Fine, I'll do that.

The hearing should be in place.

Exactly how is this going to work?

The same basic principle I used to enhance Shannon's singing voice.

Subliminals. Sounds the hearer doesn't even know he's hearing.

That's right.

Only in this case, Madame Balzac will be the only one hearing the effect.

In the first stage, the sounds and frequencies he'll be using will cause

anxiety. In the second stage, I'll use a sonic frequency.

That'll disturb her middle ear, affecting her balance.

Anxiety, then dizziness.

Growing symptoms of a Xerxes virus infection.

The man with the painting called. I'm going to see him now. Let go.

That singer, you've seen her anywhere.

When you just give love

and never get love,

you'd better let love depart.

Okay.

You'll find a position in everything I do, mister.

Are you alone?

Yes.

That's good.

You obviously like the painting we sent.

We have the rest of the plans for the Saturn Mark II satellite, as well as

more secrets to offer.

We want the Xerxes bacteria.

You almost sound desperate.

Is this a bomb to the American conscience?

Or are you trying to save it from acute embarrassment?

Just don't get it.

We know about your meeting with the scientist Chandler.

He's the one man who survived exposure to the bacteria.

And he survived because he knows how to reorder the cell component.

He saved one life.

Perhaps he can save others.

If he has time.

Everyone who is at the Institute the night of the break -in is at risk.

Security guard, cleaning crew, morgue attendants.

Everyone.

Including you.

Clock is ticking, Miss Ballzine.

If you're trying to frighten me, you're wasting your time.

I have never felt better.

You better hope to hell it stays that way.

Because if you ever do need Chandler's help, he may be hard for you to find.

He told me he will have nothing to do with your government.

That assumes he had a choice in the matter.

He's our property now.

He's in our custody.

And if you've been infected, you'll have to deal with us.

Trying to stay out of trouble, eh?

Yeah.

Professor, Lord has to verify as soon as possible. I want that bacteria out of

my life.

Yes? Madam Boltak, it's Chandler. You've got to help me.

The Americans came to my hotel. I've only just now escaped.

Where are you? Can you make it to my club?

Well, I don't know that that's safe.

They were talking about keeping it under surveillance. They must know you have

the bacteria in your possession.

Mr. Chandler, the bacteria, if one became infected, what are the symptoms?

Well, anxiety, a feeling of what I call dysrhythmia, occasional loss of balance.

And then?

Well, complete destruction of cells, loss of vision.

But why? Don't tell me you're getting some of the symptoms.

What is it? What happened?

Well, what are the symptoms?

This affects me too, you know.

There's absolutely nothing to be alarmed about.

Don't worry.

Shannon, she's all yours.

You took my love and now you're gone.

There's something, eh?

No, I'm fine.

Professor, we need to talk.

What is that?

It's a bacteria in solution.

Are you crazy? It reacts with hydrogen.

And it's still effective.

Do you realize what this means? That is dangerous, yes? You cannot be exposed.

No, but not in solution.

It's perfectly safe.

Look.

What have you done?

We... Turn it off! It was windy!

No!

We are all going to die.

And there's nothing we can do to stop it.

Right now, Balzac and LaRue are getting a taste of their own medicine.

Let's see just how desperate it makes them.

Yes. The American Chandler is here to see you. He's in bad shape.

Quickly, bring him in.

I know what is happening to us.

You have not been telling me the truth.

Mr. Schandler.

The bacteria, look.

You said you had been infected once yourself.

That doesn't mean I'm immune.

But you know how to reorganize the cell components.

You must do it again.

For both of us?

But it's not possible. There's no time or equipment.

Yes, we have the equipment.

Hurry, please.

Please.

Stay out of here. You've been infected. The whole area has been contaminated.

Look, it's a nightmare.

This is the man who developed the bacteria.

There must be something you can do.

No, it's too late. It's too late for all of us.

This is the equipment you need.

Possibly, but he's right. It's too late. There isn't time.

Bring such misery in.

Hey.

The lights.

What about them?

There's something wrong with the lights.

Oh, no, this can't be happening to me.

final state when the vision becomes erratic.

No.

No.

Do something.

No, I can't help it like this.

I'd rather kill myself first.

Let's stop him. He'll infect others. Let him live. No use to us anyway, but you

are.

I'll help you on one condition.

You tell me where the rest of the bacteria is so I can destroy it before

harms anyone else.

You surrender it to me and I'll help you.

I guess I'll never be the same.

Thank you, Albert.

You just got to kill me. I'm going out of my mind.

No.

There isn't time.

You fix us first.

No, you tell me where the bacteria is or I do not help you.

You.

Right.

It's a switch.

Give me my office at the base of the fountain.

Her office.

The fountain.

I can't make any guarantees.

You just pray it works.

What is this?

leg on both their houses.

Next on Mission Impossible.

He's never killed twice in a row in the same fashion. We have to know what he's

going to do at the same time he knows it himself.

He's not going to make it easy.

Looks like I'm elected.

Jim, I lost Drake.

You're late.

I knew he wasn't here.

He couldn't be helped.

Anything, Nicklaus?

Not yet, Jim.

Grant, get out of there.

Tuesday, shop till you drop with Roseanne. Then learn a few lessons in

Coach. After, Michael wrestles with a new career on 30 -something Tuesday, all

starting at 9, 8 Central.

Now stay tuned for Convicted.

An ABC movie special next.