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Detective looked for you on the breakfast shift.

This is detective inspector marsh.

James. James.

I-I can do it if you tell me what it is.

'We're all watching a gang who are planning a robbery.'

they're careful to meet in places where we can't bug them.

That's why we need a lip-reader, so we can understand what's being said.

Who is that?

No idea. Liam.

Liam Barlow, 29.

'Look, these people are dangerous. You don't wanna get close to them.'

'the tap is a pub, right? And they put Liam in a flat nearby.'

I could see a lot more if you just get me closer.

You really, really need to leave the investigating to us.

Are you, like, a regular here? No, just moved in around the corner.

Tyres screech Alison?!

There. What's that? What did he say there?

Muffled conversation

speech muted

missing this. What is this? Yeah.

Sorry.

He didn't turn up for a meeting.

And he's asking Cruella to reschedule it.

Why? Why did he not turn up for the meeting?

I-I don't know. It's not clear. Radio beeps

'6-0-1.' what's he doing?

Hoodie is taking items out of the carrier bag.

Saying something like "phone".

And "switching".

And the driver's not really happy about that.

Driver's phone just went off.

What? Wh-what happened? They're switching the sim cards.

So you've been getting the messages from the driver. Shit!

Yeah, we were intercepting his messages.

Radio beeps all units, stand down.

Phone buzzes muffled chatter.

You should get to your shift.

But... if you can't read their phone messages,

then you're not gonna know when they're gonna meet.

So... what you gonna do?

We'll find another way. Thanks, Alison.

'Yeah, pull up the recordings, will you?'

right. There. Now, who's...? Ok, so, hoodie.

'Hoodie's not gonna give us anything.

'I mean, why would he? So we need something, anything.

'Agreed? Anything that vaguely resembles a lead.'

I'm sorry. Sorry.

Liam's new to the gang, isn't he? Yeah.

'So he could be our way in. What do we think?'

"phone buzzes

'ok, they're gonna reschedule this meeting, aren't they?

'So we need to find a way to be there, yeah?'

'yeah.'

and we stay focused on Liam.

Antony, mate?

Everything ok? Yeah.

You... you have been changing your sim card once every three days,

like we told you?

Yeah, course I have, bray.

It's just Liam thinks we're weak on security.

I've been doing everything you told me to, bray.

Did you... or did you not follow the rules we gave you?

Sarah doesn't like me changing numbers.

She's nearly nine months. She could drop any day.

Sarah.

Antony groans.

Antony groans.

Machine beeps.

Hi.

Hi.

I, er... didn't know you'd be working today.

Is this a bad time?

I'm... I'm fine. Can we talk later?

No, I... I just... I was hoping to see Braden.

Yeah, later's good.

Sorry. She chuckles I didn't see you there.

You are...? I'm Alison. I work here.

Alison, this is Braden. Our owner.

Hiring anyone these days. I'll take that.

Just stay out of his way, you know?

He chuckles

hum of conversation.

Glass clinking

hello. Hey.

I... just wanted to see how you are.

Yeah, I'm fine...

The owner, Braden, do you know him?

He put in a word in for me for this new job.

The guy you were speaking to, is that your...?

Yeah, he's my ex. Yeah.

I got major bad vibes.

She chuckles I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be so rude.

It's ok.

When you two were, like, signing, it made me think,

that's how it must be for you all the time.

Around, you know, people who can hear.

Yeah. It... It can be like that sometimes.

I was wondering...

Do you wanna come out for a drink sometime?

Chuckles nervously yeah.

Er, yeah, maybe.

Er, thank you for taking me to hospital and for driving me home.

You didn't have to do that.

Yeah, I did. I knocked you off your bike.

I better go back to work.

See you later. Door opens

door closes.

Hairdryer whirrs.

Mum!

Sighs.

Thank you.

Yeah. Yeah, I'll give you that.

Ok. Yeah, I'll see you then. I've gotta go. All right. Bye.

Alison. Is everything all right?

Yeah. Have you got a minute?

Yeah. Yeah, come... come this way.

'What's up?'

who was James talking to?

Er... James is with the assistant chief constable.

He's trying to get more funding for surveillance.

But we'd never be able to watch them around the clock, so...

So you need someone closer to them, like an informant.

Yeah, but that's easier said than done.

But I've been

I've been doing some bar work, and it's near Liam's flat.

Have you been working at the canterbury tap?

Have you made contact with Liam Barlow?

Er... Have a think.

I believe you've been working at the tap.

I... I went in cos I just wanted to see if he was there, and...

But they needed the staff, and I just really need a job.

I mean, of all the places

Braden Moore owns the tap. You know that?

Yeah, I... I know.

Was that the only time you made contact with them both?

At the bar.

It's a simple question. Just have a think.

That was the only time?

Wh-what?

Ben has been tracing Liam's movements

over the last couple of days,

and it seems Liam made a surprise trip to the hospital

night before last.

It was an accident, and he knocked me off my bike.

And then he drove you to the hospital?

Well, I think he was just worried.

He just didn't want me calling the police, so...

You were the reason why Liam didn't go to that meeting.

It was you.

You've risked the entire fucking operation.

I'm sorry, but...

You wouldn't have known anything if it wasn't for me.

You were paid, Alison. You only paid me minimum wage, so

I should arrest you for misconduct.

But I could actually help!

You know, Liam and Braden, they're actually meeting.

I saw them talking.

And the meeting's back on.

I don't want your help.

I don't want anything from you.

It is not safe for you to be anywhere near this station.

You're a security risk.

Ashleigh, tell the canteen we're letting Alison go, yeah?

I had to push James to use you.

This looks bad on me, too. No, I know. I'm sorry.

Am I gonna get paid?

Don't push your luck.

May I...? I should explain to Gary, then.

I'll talk to Gary. Max, could you...?

If you could just come this way? This way.

Hi.

So, did you fix my bike?

Yeah, yeah.

You need your wheels for work, and the crash was my fault too.

Your mum offered me a cup of tea.

Thank you. That's very nice.

We've been chatting.

Chatting?

About what?

You, mainly.

Me?

Sorry, she's just winding me up...

Shall we go outside?

'You made a big impression on my mum.'

I like her. She's cool. Seriously, thank you.

I didn't know how I was gonna get my bike fixed.

It was a little bit selfish.

See, I was hoping that maybe you'd have that drink with me.

Maybe. If you ask again.

He chuckles

can I take you to London tomorrow night?

I'm meeting some friends, and I thought maybe you could come along.

Ok. Yeah.

Tomorrow. Tomorrow.

Well, the acc was charmingly blunt in his assessment of our case.

We are not getting any more surveillance.

Liam Barlow. Any news on him?

He's been working as a software developer.

Yeah? He's moved around.

Previous addresses in London and Manchester.

Couple of parking tickets.

'To be honest, I'm not getting much.'

people don't usually evade your levels of research skills.

'Without access to their messages, we need another way in, don't we?

'So keep looking.'

Have you got two phones?

He chuckles softly one's for work.

What do you do?

I am a software engineer.

Who do you work for?

I am doing some... digital security work for a local businesswoman.

But she made me sign an nda,

so I shouldn't really be talking about it.

Well, that sounds more interesting than pulling a pint.

It's not, believe me.

So, where exactly are we meeting your friends?

They are going to a bar down by the river.

We'll drop in and see them, take it from there? Ok.

Ok.

Animated chatter, music plays

can I squeeze through, is that ok?

Thank you. There we go.

Oof, busy! What do you want?

Can I have a vodka, lime and soda? Yeah, yeah, no worries.

Hiya.

Chatter and music muffled.

Phone buzzes.

Dance music blares

faint chatter

chatter and music muffled.

This is my fiancee, Maya. Hey!

Hi. Liam. Hey. Nice to meet you.

Er, this... this is Alison. Hey!

This is Sammy and Maya. Hi.

Hi! It's lovely to meet you. Lovely to meet you, too.

Are you engaged? Yeah.

When are you getting married? Don't ask. It's not for ages.

Back in a second.

Have you met Liam before?

No. We just met.

Sammy wanted to come here. Said we might run into a friend.

So, how did you and Sammy meet?

Well, I'm a dental nurse. He just kept... Speech fades

conversation muted

eventually, I was like, "are you gonna ask me out or what?"

That's very cute. Yes.

So, what does he do for work?

He works for a security storage company.

They look after valuable things for very rich people.

Whereabouts is he based?

They've got buildings all over.

Sammy's mostly based in Mayfair. He's quite junior.

Low hum of chatter and music

very cute.

It's not a real diamond, but I don't mind.

You know, Sammy keeps saying he's gonna get me a real one,

like he'll get a big pay rise or something.

Hey. We should get going. But we just got here.

What, you're going now?

We'll go somewhere else. Maya scoffs one more drink.

Four! Four... Dance music blares

want me to get some more? Yeah, definitely.

Should go get more, for sure.

Yeah. Machine beeps

get four more? Four.

Cheers! Whoo!

Well, you definitely cannot drive. I know.

I'm back in town tomorrow, so I'll grab the car then.

Let's get a taxi. But how much is that gonna cost?

Don't worry, I'm paying...

Are you hungry? Am I what?

Are you... are you hungry? Hungry?

Yeah. Yeah, I'm hungry.

I am. Come on. I know a place.

Do you know what, I used to come to London a lot

when I was little with my dad.

He used to take me to the flower market.

It was different back then.

Actually, it was the only time

I remember going anywhere on my own with him.

Yeah, he was away a lot.

It was mostly was just me and mum, growing up.

He doesn't live with you now?

Thank you. What did you say?

Your dad, he doesn't live with you now?

He went off wandering. Is... is he deaf too?

No. My mum is deaf, but my dad is hearing.

Are things tough without him? Tough?

Yeah, my mum's been made redundant,

so financially, it's a bit difficult.

And my dad just didn't really deal with it.

Or, actually, he just didn't want to.

I was let go, two jobs. Two jobs.

So, yeah, things are a little bit tough.

So, what do you wanna do? What's your dream?

Dream?

Do you know what, I used to be really good at gymnastics at school.

Really? I actually thought I could win a gold medal.

She chuckles

but I need a bit more realistic dream than that.

No, no, no, don't do that. Don't be realistic.

What... you're not realistic?

Definitely not. No way.

So what is your unrealistic plan? Mine?

You know...

This place does the best sticky toffee pudding.

Sticky toffee pudding?

Ok.

Er, sticky toffee pudding, please.

Thanks.

You left it open.

You could lose anything in it.

Thanks.

Hey, that looks nice.

Could you see what I was saying when I was talking to Sammy?

Not much, no.

You seemed to be asking a lot of questions.

I have to pay attention, otherwise I'd never know what's going on.

So you're always watching? It's like a habit?

Well... yeah. Why?

What, you got something to hide?

He chuckles

I'll have to keep my eye on you.

I had a good night.

Really good. Yeah. It was good.

I... I can see you again, right?

To be honest, it's complicated.

"Complicated".

With your ex?

Just complicated.

I should go.

I'll text you.

We were so clear to you about the dangers of getting involved.

Yeah, but I didn't tell him I was lip-reading for you.

I didn't tell him anything. Yeah

I've got information.

Liam met up with a guy called Sammy.

I think he works for a high-security storage company.

I didn't get his last name,

but I think Liam brought me along to keep his girlfriend busy.

They talked about Mayfair.

I think, Sammy showed something to Liam.

I think it was a floor plan.

They talked about a family vault in a basement.

Family - what family?

I don't know, but Sammy's fiancee thinks he's coming into some money.

I think they're paying him for information.

What do you want?

What do I want? Yeah.

Well, I want to help.

They're not suspicious of me.

They underestimate me.

Most people do.

We can't risk you being seen here while you're working at the tap,

but, yes, your information backs up what we know.

We're checking the description of Sammy against employees of vaults

and high-net-worth storage facilities in Mayfair.

It's allowed us to narrow down our search.

You understand how dangerous this is?

Becoming an informant. Dangerous? Yeah.

And you're already working at the bar,

and you have no intention of leaving.

Correct? Correct.

I mean...

If you happen to see anything related to this case

while you are working at that bar.

I would really appreciate it if you would let me know.

Ok?

Alison, for your safety, we'll set up protocols,

and I'll be your contact, ok?

But just so we're clear, I am not asking you

to put yourself in any danger to get this information.

Ok? Do not go out of your way to watch these people.

Yeah, yeah. No, I understand.

You can end up with a lot of regrets in this job.

Alison, I don't want you to be one of mine.

For us to foster that digital awareness.

I can tell by some of your faces

that it's time for me to shut up so we can go for lunch.

Thanks for listening.

Ben, any news on venues?

Working with Alison's information,

we've narrowed it down to three high-security storage facilities

and vaults that use biometrics.

'But I can't find out more about specific security systems,

'as the facilities are understandably reluctant

'to give out that information.'

Nia, you were looking at the driver, Antony bates?

Anpr shows he's been checking out warehouse space.

'Warehouse space?'

ok. Maybe using this as a rehearsal space if they're looking at vaults.

'We need to get three down to one.'

good morning. I have an appointment.

Your credentials, if I may?

Passport, and letter of recommendation from my bank.

Thank you, mr standford.

I need a box. Doesn't need to be big.

Just absolutely bulletproof.

Follow me, sir.

I'm told you're the best.

We have all the usual safeguards

motion sensors, weight-sensitive vaults

and a few innovations of our own.

Glad to hear it.

Retina scanner. Still the most secure biometric safeguard.

Indistinct chatter, machine beeps.

That'll be 5.60. Machine beeps customers chatter.

Cobweb.

Do you want another one? Later, yeah.

Door opens, closes

hey. Hi.

How's it going?

Terrible.

I met this girl, we went out, had a really nice time,

but then she didn't reply to my texts.

Sorry. I've just been really busy.

Yeah. Me too.

Well, I'm sorry, I just turned all the taps off.

I, er, come to see Braden. I can get him for you.

You go. I'll lock up.

I will text you.

Ok.

What are you doing? What?

You were texting... And then you looked at the monitor.

I didn't know if I should turn the screen off.

Mark didn't say. Whoa, whoa, whoa. What's goin' on?

Who were you texting?

I wasn't texting.

You know her? Yeah. I...

How well do you know her?

Give me your phone. What?

No. I didn't do anything. Open it.

It's from earlier. There's nothing since.

You should get going.

Go.

Alison, it's my responsibility to keep you safe,

and if you're not gonna play by the rules, this isn't gonna work.

This meeting is significant. What are they planning?

To second chances?

This is way beyond anything we could've asked for.

This is... brilliant. Thank you.

You're in this now, and I'm gonna tell you how we do things.

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