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Electricity got cut off during dinner.

Very dark, nobody saw anything. We asked everybody.

There are no witnesses.

You never have any.

Sanya?

Yes, Yuri Borisovich. He died of a knife wound in the pelvic area.

The femoral artery was cut.

Then he got cut in the stomach twice, supposedly with the same knife.

Time of death - between 7 and 8 p.m. He lost too much blood.

OK, everybody leave now.

Take the camera, too.

We need to talk.

You, stay.

Well, Avdeev, you are on the chopping block.

I just took a seat near him. That's it.

Markin could have become the most important witness, and you killed him.

I? I didn't kill him. Are you serious?

Who did then?

I don't know anything. I didn't see anything.

The light went off, everybody rushed to the exit, started shouting. I ran, too.

- What are you in for now? Robbery? - Yes.

Add it up now.

- It wasn't me, I'm telling you. - Nobody cares.

You either tell me about this situation, or you are the one who killed him.

- I don't know any situation... - You either tell me everything,

or you'll be tried for murder.

It wasn't me.

Think about it.

Question everyone one more time. I don't think you did it thoroughly.

And I need everything on the engineer. His wife, children, visitors...

Do it quickly, I need it today.

OK, will do.

VARYA: What's going on? Are we going anywhere or not?

Can't talk right now - waiting for an important call.

Varya, I told you, I'm waiting for an important call!

Well, isn't my call important?

Tell me, what shall we do? Are we going? When?

You are going. Can you stop bothering me?

Could you come? We don't know what to think.

I am with you when I can. Now I can't come.

Do you want to talk to Mom? Shall I give her the phone?

Sure.

- Hi. - Hi.

- How are you? - OK, you?

Fine.

I don't even know how to ask. You are so angry.

No, it's OK. Ask away.

It's not gonna work out with the surgery, is it?

Marina, don't be silly. Everything's gonna work out. It's just a small delay.

Marina, I'm working on it.

- Why are you yelling, then? - Marina, I'm not yelling.

Listen, I'm really waiting for an important call right now. A lot depends on it.

- So if everything's OK... - Right, sure. I won't bother you. Bye.

How is he?

Varya, it's OK. Never mind.

I don't understand, what shall we do? Are we going?

I don't know.

Maybe you should go back to Moscow? Why stay with me here? You need to study.

We aren't even gonna talk about this, Mom.

OK, back to bed now.

Slowly, to the bed.

It hurts!

Your doctor is coming a little bit later.

What if we won't leave for a long time?

What if we won't go at all?

THE STORM

Semen, what did you think? What have you done?

I won't be able to help you now. You finished yourself, do you get it?

Grisha, how long do you know me?

How stupid am I to kill him? It's not me. I'm not a killer.

Do you understand that you are done? We'll never be able to clean it off.

Even if it's not you, the police will say it is.

But if it's not me, how can they open the case?

They'll find the way.

Listen, Grisha, I thought about some radical solution to Markin, I won't lie.

- But it wasn't me, I swear. - Who was it then?

I don't know.

Some fight, maybe, an accident...

- An accident? - Yep.

Maybe the police killed him to blame it on me.

Are you out of your mind?

How horrible.

Jenya, don't start.

It's even better for us.

Nobody can tell about us now, right?

What are you saying?! A man got killed for nothing!

You know what? After I visited him, some man started following me.

Maybe there's a connection?

Jenya, listen. He was killed in jail, do you understand?

I don't think anybody followed you.

They did! I don't know what to do now.

Jenya, dear, listen to me. Don't do anything, stay calm.

Keep quiet. Do you understand?

Don't think anything silly or bad. Do you get me?

Fine.

- Hello everyone. - Yuri Borisovich, we got something new.

The vice president, Leonov Oleg Pavlovich, was attacked, too.

Somebody tried to suffocate him with a pillow.

Nobody saw anything, of course, but he went to the doctor. He had bruises and scrapes.

They said it was an accident. The head of the remand center

didn't want to deal with the police.

- Cool. - Cool. And then he got transferred

and started to testify.

- Who transferred him? - Gradov.

- Him? - Yes.

- And? - And now he's back with the others again.

I don't know, haven't talked to him yet.

- Is that it? - For now.

Good job.

That's a lie, nobody touched me. I decided to cooperate myself.

Then they said I was useless and sent me back here. What's your issue?

Aren't you afraid of dying here like your friend?

You want to offer something?

- You start to talk, you get protection. - Right.

- Who attacked you? - Nobody.

I made it up. I just wanted to get out of here, to get some protection.

You'll rot in here, do you understand that?

- No cameras now, right? - Right.

I want to tell you something.

Don't throw me around like this.

Kill me if you want. I don't know anything.

Markin did. I just have guesses. He had facts. But I'm just a body.

I want to survive.

A little bit longer.

My testimony is in court. I don't know anything else.

Leave me be, please.

No options, no clues. And they won't say anything for a long time now.

Of course it was a contract murder. Everything is so precise.

They were following him and killed him when the light went out.

I think they took care of the light, too.

Turned the power off so that no one would see anything.

- Do you hear me, Serega? - Sure.

My guys at the remand center don't know who it was either, although they usually do.

It was a professional. Artery in the groin and 3 cuts in the stomach, can you imagine?

Took just 5 minutes...

I'll go plug in my phone.

Could you charge my phone? Thanks.

Serega?

Do we have secrets again?

What secrets?

Why didn't you tell me Leonov was attacked?

Didn't think about it. Is it important?

Are you kidding?

Leonov was attacked and went to the doctor, is it not important?

Yura, it was nothing. Leonov just got scared.

What do you mean?

He got scared and wanted me to make him a witness.

As a witness he proved to be useless. Total zero.

- Waiting for a call? - Marina should call soon.

I see.

Could Krukov do it, what do you think?

- Yes? - Sergei Mikhailovich?

- I'm listening. - It's Luba, Marking's wife.

- Yes, I recognized. - When can you come?

- In 20 minutes. - I'm waiting.

Give me the charger, please.

Thanks.

- Where are you going? - I need to leave.

I'm bringing Marina some drugs.

- OK, bye. - Bye.

See you.

Go, I'll get the check!

Come in. Don't take your shoes off.

This is everything Jenya prepared.

Can I have a look?

They won't give me the body. When can I bury him? Maybe you know...

There is an investigation going on, coroners are working on it...

I understand.

Tell me, is it all my fault?

You did what your husband asked you to.

Do you know what's in here?

No, he asked me not to touch anything. I didn't.

- I need to take this. - Sure.

Is Krukov the one who killed Jenya?

I think so.

I hope all this will help put him in jail.

Thank you.

- Stay strong. - Thank you.

I told my wife she could give this to the police only after my death.

If you are watching this, I'm not alive anymore.

If I'm not alive...

...I think Krukov Semen Alexandrovich killed me.

Not personally, of course. He hired someone and I got killed somehow.

So while I'm still alive I want to tell you about the tragedy.

About the collapse of the art center.

I am guilty of hiding a serious crime. I made this crime possible.

I was afraid. I closed my eyes. I got a lot of money for doing so.

Here is the evidence of money fraud, of cost sheets replacements.

The construction had a huge budget. The best materials were to be bought.

But we bought different materials, everything under the table.

This folder contains a lot of certificates, documents...

They will tell you how it all happened.

And the documents Krukov's lawyer presented in court are fake.

We didn't just abuse the standards.

We made the construction 10, 20 times cheaper.

We would have never passed any construction assessments.

All our materials were of the lowest quality. We are all criminals.

The assessment was paid for. I was there.

We presented the building unable to withstand...

If I was killed, these documents go to the police.

I hope there will be somebody...

...Krukov won't be able to buy. Somebody.

At least one person in this world.

If you hear me now, know that he killed me.

I didn't kill him.

It doesn't matter.

- How will you prove it's not a trap? - I won't.

Either I give these documents to the prosecution and homicide department now,

or I don't.

I got you. Grisha will contact you. You'll get the money in a couple of days.

- Today. - It's not that easy.

Today.

- Here you are! I've just been calling! - It's mute. What do you want?

- Listen, can you show me Krukov's case? - Sure, come.

How were you going to put him in jail? You don't have anything on him.

- Is that it?! - I'll figure it out.

Didn't you find the contractor?

- What do you hope for?.. - Luck, Yura. Why such persistence?

How's Marina? Found the money?

I think so.

Where?

The fund is paying its share. Everything's so white...

When's the surgery?

Soon.

I'm fine, Yura.

You are not fine!

You sit there and look nothing like yourself. All gray.

That's enough.

-Want some advice? - No.

Think logically. We love Marina very much, she is great, but...

But it's risky.

You contract hepatitis, and that's it, it's for good.

Yura, leave me alone.

How can I leave you alone? Do you want to die because of a woman?

You have your own life, your precious life.

You are not even married, you don't have any children. You are a healthy young man!

Why are you looking at me like that?

You are ready to do everything for your Marina, I can see it in your face.

Weigh the pros and cons, that's it.

Serega.

It's just a woman.

Leave.

- How could one talk to you?.. - Leave, I said.

Same to you.

- Good evening. This is Gradov. - Good evening.

Get the car ready.

- You got the money? - Yes. We are ready to go tomorrow.

But if we have the car ready and you don't go, we'll demand a compensation.

Don't be a jerk. We have a lot to do together. Goodbye.

- Yura, I'll go. - Huh?

- Wait, where are you going? - I came at the wrong time.

Stop it, you're just in time. It's me.

There's such a mess in my head.

- Want some wine? - No, I have a headache.

Tell me, was it you who made the protocols on Markin for the prosecution?

What protocols?

Was it you or somebody else? Those prosecutor's pigs don't show me anything.

It's not about you.

Well, I made some, but not all of them.

But they bring only the ones they need to court.

Maybe you heard Markin say something informal?

What do you mean?

Maybe Markin said something about Krukov. Something the prosecution could hide.

I don't remember anything of that sort.

But they killed him for something. He knew something.

Yura, I have no idea. My job is taking care of the documents, that's it.

- Why do you talk to me like that? - Like what?

I just asked you if you remembered anything unusual, and you...

Yura, I don't remember.

What's with your face?

- Nothing. - Nothing?

- Sure. - Shall I bring a mirror?

- Nope. - I will.

It's OK. I have a headache, I told you.

- Headache? - Yes.

The doctor is coming.

Come here, I'll make it better.

Yura, really, I have a horrible migraine.

Pisareva, what's wrong?

I have a terrible headache. Let's do it some other day, OK?

See you.

Here.

Is this the original? Are there any copies?

What do you think?

I have to hope you are honest.

It's funny to hope a person who takes your bribe is honest, isn't it?

Joking still?

Nope.

Here's the money.

You can pick up your client tomorrow.

- Hello. - Hello.

- May I? - No.

- Why is that? - What do you want?

I'm investigating your husband's murder. Wanted to ask you some questions.

It's not an interrogation, don't worry.

OK, show me your ID again, please.

You can come in.

- I'm sorry for your loss. - Don't be.

Did your husband try to contact you before he was killed?

- No, he was not allowed to talk to anyone. - Really? Why?

Your colleague, the one who came to visit me, told me so.

- What colleague? - The investigator.

Do you remember his name?

Gradov Sergei Mikhailovich.

- What did he want? - The recording.

- What recording? - The video my husband recorded.

I gave it to the investigation.

What was on the recording?

- I don't know. - Could you at least guess?

Some dirt about Krukov, I suppose. I'm sorry, I really don't know.

Jenya didn't tell me about this, he said it was dangerous.

Why didn't you give it to the police straight away?

Because Jenya told me to do so only after his death.

- He knew he would be killed, was afraid. - I see.

- Do you have a copy? - No, I didn't even think about copying it.

Calling Serega Gradov

What are you up to?..

Serezha?

Well, girls, get packed.

The vehicle is almost ready. Everything's fine, you are going.

Serezha, why didn't you call?

Marina, I told you to be ready.

- What, right now? - Go on, pack your Mom's things.

- Well... - I'll go get the paperwork.

What an idiot, couldn't he call?

Where's the bag?

Wait, I'll go change. Don't zip up the bag.

Semen Alexandrovich, any comments, please!

The investigation is still in progress, so I'll give you all the comments.

All charges against Semen Alexandrovich Krukov have been dropped.

My client is still a witness, but we are very happy that justice prevailed!

It wasn't easy for us all this time, but we kept fighting.

So you are saying all charges against Semen Alexandrovich Krukov have been dropped?

Exactly. We are happy the investigators have opened their eyes at last,

because all accusations were based on guesses and defamation.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

What's up with this traffic?..

Grisha, you brought something to drink?

Sure.

- For being back. - Yep.

Here's the defibrillator, the ventilator...

Is there an EСG?

There's everything a good ICU should have.

OK.

- Is it OK? Did you check everything? - Everything.

- I'm sorry for not coming with you. - You are forgiven.

Don't be angry, I really can't.

Really, why would you look at my old and new liver? Who needs that?

- You idiotic idiot. - What did you just call me?!

Hello.

Don't worry. I think everything is so bad that it can only become better.

I will call you from every town on our way.

And every village, too, please, OK?

I love you.

- Don't you dare say goodbye. - I'm not.

You said "I love you" as though you were going to die there.

Gradov, go screw yourself!

Now, that's better!

That's more lively! Alright, go.

Well...

Varya, text me every 2 hours, OK? Or I'll go mad here.

Can't we sleep through the night?

You can text less during the night. Alright, go.

I love you, too!

Come closer, please! Smile!

Look at me!

Alright, fine!

Wait, come here. Wait! Where are you going?!

Agatha!

Fine, the three of you.

A happy family!

How did you manage to get out?

Because I am absolutely innocent, Olya.

They don't have anything on me.

Innocence and freedom!

Are you sure that's it?

Absolutely, Olya.

I don't believe you.

Better say nothing, honey.

We are a happy family.

- Hi. - Hello.

Aren't there any cameras here?

No, it's clear. The nearest camera is at that parking. This area is a blind spot.

Alright, first things first.

This is for your guys.

- Take this. For the engineer. - Thanks. They didn't screw up, did they?

No, it's perfect.

- This is for you. - I won't take it!

You will. Here.

And now the most important part.

- You are going to Germany today. - OK.

Marina is having a surgery.

Your job is to talk to the clinic and make them accept payment in cash.

The address and everything is in this envelope.

- Cash? To the Germans? - Yes.

Sergei Mikhailovich, it's impossible, you understand.

There are no other options. Bribe them. Offer them 30 percent.

OK, I'll try.

Most importantly, convince these doctors believe

that the "Hepastop" fund is paying for the surgery.

Take this. Marina should never know

- the money came from me. - Got it.

Right, do you need any help with the customs? To move the money abroad?

No, I can do it. It's OK.

Right, you'll get the tickets...

I got it. I'm off.

Go.

- Keep me informed. - Sure.

- And keep in touch. - Of course.

- Don't worry, I'll do everything! - Go.

Sanya, come get me. I've been hurt.

I'm waiting, Sanya, come.

Sergei Mikhailovich, how are you?

Stand up, here...

- Are there cameras here? - Yes.

- Careful. - Give me the bag.

Hold on.

You need to take him to the hospital.

He won't make it at home.

We won't go to the hospital.

Plasma won't help here. He needs a transfusion, do you understand?

That's number one.

Number two, there could be complications. Sepsis, and then...

We are not going to the hospital, that's it.

What can we do here? Can you do a transfusion?

Well, hypothetically, I could find some blood and do a transfusion.

Great, find it. How can I help?

You watch him, and if something happens, bring him to the ICU.

- Careful. - Can you watch him?

Can you come twice a day?

Well, yes, I can. But you still need to get a sitter

to bring him to the hospital if something happens.

Don't worry, it's me. I'll be close.

- You will? - Yes.

Fine.

Then let's do a transfusion tomorrow.

And you lie and don't move, do you hear me?

- Call me if something happens. - Sure.

- Let's go. - I gave him a sedative.

He should fall asleep soon.

Thank you very much.

- Goodbye. - See you.

How are you?

What do you mean you'll be close?

Have you heard what the doctor said? I can't leave you alone.

I don't care what he said.

You are going to Marina.

You have 3 seconds to leave.

What was it? An attempt on your life?

No...

What do you mean no? I need to know to help you, do you understand?

It's none of your business.

Take this, at least.

- Registered? - I'm not an idiot.

Lie down, please. Don't go anywhere, OK?

OK, Sasha.

Rustem: Where are you? Is it done?

It's OK, I'm lying low for now.