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Is that OK?

- It's good. - OK.

Look at that.

That looks amazing.

Totally.

That's crazy.

I've never seen it like that. It's incredible.

Go to the other building.

- That one? - Yes.

Look at those terraces.

What's that?

Can you go in closer?

What's that?

Oh shit.

Come in.

Hi, Franck.

- Thanks for coming. - Hi.

Look at this.

- Hi. - Hi.

What's up?

Céline Ducourneau, aged 38.

She's critical.

She was found unconscious, at home.

No trace of a break-in.

Is that everything?

Sorry, Franck.

She's a battered woman.

I can't risk it.

Shock to the temporal lobe.

Internal bleeding. No other hematomas.

We need to wait 24 hours.

I'll check for more,

but I won't find anything.

She came to Montpellier,

to start over, with her daughter.

So she was safe?

Her husband

was due to leave prison.

Inès is checking when.

Do you think her husband found her?

We've ruled nothing out.

Was Céline due to see anyone today?

No, she was gardening.

I put them up for free.

Were they your first, with that charity?

No.

I've lost count.

And how were things with Céline?

By definition,

battered women never radiate joy.

And her husband?

She had 10 days to start over.

When some guys get paroled,

they go to their exes.

That's why women are advised to disappear completely.

But it wasn't her husband.

He's still in his cell. He'll be out tomorrow.

So, no break-in, no signs of a fight, husband in jail...

What do we do? Close the case? Sign.

There's something bugging me.

Léa, what does GDP mean to you?

Grave Danger Phone.

It's a telephone with a special button,

so women can be geo-located and sent help within 10 minutes.

I'm not new to this.

I didn't mean...

You did, a bit.

Did Ducourneau have one?

She got one five days ago,

ready for her ex-husband's release.

Inès and Erwan couldn't find it.

We just have her regular phone.

So?

If she had an accident, where is it?

Yes, that's right.

OK, I'd like you

to try to find it, Paul.

Her last call was to an unidentified number.

OK, Paul, just keep me posted.

- Yes, of course. - Thanks.

I'll call it.

Ah, Léa, for our civil partnership, this evening...

Should I wear a tie?

You know.

You've never worn a tie, Paul.

Not even to our wedding.

So, no.

I don't think a tie would work.

Really? OK, I won't wear one then.

Right.

A tie!

Hello?

Hello?

Léa?

How come you picked up?

This phone belongs to...

Greg.

Your yoga teacher?

That's right.

He left it, yesterday.

So he was Céline's last call.

Obviously.

Of course... You're not sleeping with him?

That's not the problem now.

I'm on the case, so I'm asking.

It was just an accident.

Right, an accident! A coincidence!

Your yoga teacher!

My report will look good.

OK, Paul, calm down.

I can explain.

Greg volunteers at a charity

that helps battered women, like Ducourneau.

I'll talk to him about it.

No problem.

Your guy's a suspect!

You question him.

He's not my guy, dammit.

It's our partnership.

Jealousy is part of your charm.

That's lucky, because... Yes, Erwan?

We picked up Ducourneau's daughter.

We'll take her to see her mother.

Thanks, Erwan.

I don't know if I can keep this up.

- Then go to Jeremy. - Grégory.

Grégory, then.

Someone neutral should question him. I'll go.

Neutral? You? Really?

Lydia Cenac is housing Céline Ducourneau.

She said you visited

and things didn't go that well.

It was just a tense conversation.

Lydia said that Céline visited her husband

in prison, last week.

And she's not supposed to contact him.

That's the condition for the charity's help.

And what exactly do you do for that charity?

I work at the office.

We take requests and look for housing.

We help them, till things settle down.

And Céline tricked you. Ouch.

No, we're there to protect her. That's all.

Exes have an attraction.

I know.

Really? How come?

Have you got back together with one?

Are you for real?

No, I know

because my dad beat my mum for years.

Whenever she left, she'd come back.

And he'd beat her even harder.

I was that helpless kid, trying to protect his mum,

who got beaten every time he tried.

So I raised my voice,

to protect Céline herself

and to protect her daughter.

Would Céline have gone back to her ex?

She went to tell him she had moved on

and that there was no point in looking for her.

Or so she said.

And did you visit this morning?

No.

Why did she call?

I don't know.

If only I'd had my phone on me.

- Inès. - Yes?

Is Marchal still at it?

- Yes, with Grégory Salviano. - Yes, I know him.

Really? You do?

No. I mean, yes, a bit. He's my yoga teacher.

Ah, how strange.

Not really.

And the emergency phone?

No, it was never switched on.

We can't find it.

And the building CCTV?

Yes, you told me to check,

so I'm checking, but there are 150 apartments,

so there were lots of visits.

OK, you're right. Leave it.

Three days on a gardening accident doesn't really...

What a fool.

Do you know him?

Get your gun and follow me.

Follow me.

Where are we, Major? What's going on?

Cover me.

It's the gendarmes!

You scared me!

What are you here, Léa?

Pick up my son!

If Rodolphe's found us, we have to get him.

Don't worry.

We've already sent someone.

We'll keep your husband away.

OK.

Do you know why I'm here?

You were transferred, for an assault in Lyon.

Of a man called Rodolphe Meunier.

He was on the CCTV.

Laure was helped

by the charity I mentioned earlier.

How do you know?

I brought her here.

What happened, three years ago?

I threatened Rodolphe Meunier, verbally.

He pressed charges

and convinced Laure to do the same.

And he was hitting her?

Things are always complicated.

But after the business with Lieutenant Barbier,

I wanted to write to her.

She said her life was hell and asked for help.

And you sent her to the charity.

Through Grégory Salviano.

He put them up here, when they left.

Ah, OK.

So this is your yoga teacher's place.

Excuse me.

Yes, Erwan.

We have a problem.

Arthur's not at school.

He's gone.

What do you mean?

Who's gone?

My son? Where is he?

Thanks.

Did he attack Céline

to get our address?

We don't know, but maybe, yes.

I went to her place last week.

Our kids go to the same school.

But she didn't know our address.

We'll find them fast with your son's phone.

Arthur doesn't have a phone.

I didn't want his dad

to be able to harass him.

Has your husband ever hurt your son?

No, no, no.

I'd stop him.

But over the last few months,

his emotions have been out of control.

Why, did something happen?

He lost his job.

He's a nice guy, you know.

It's just...

When he gets angry, he loses it.

It's him.

Take a deep breath, OK.

We're not here. You don't know anything.

It'll be OK.

Hello?

You picked up for once.

Why are you calling?

Do I need a reason?

I picked Arthur up.

He wanted to come with me.

What for?

Why did you leave?

That's more complicated.

I've changed, Laure.

I've really changed.

You can't just abandon me!

I know I hurt you and...

I apologized and I apologize again.

You can't leave me.

I'm nothing without you.

I know.

I...

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have left you.

I love you too.

Don't hurt Arthur. It's not his fault.

I never have.

I know, I know.

I'm sorry.

OK, listen.

I don't hold a grudge.

I'll call back, with a meeting place.

I love you.

This phone's on the D66, heading to the coast.

We think he contacted his son on the internet.

Meaning?

Arthur gave his school's name to his father?

No, he kept his promise, but sent this photo.

Here.

Emma Ducourneau.

And Rodolphe recognized the view from their apartment?

Unlikely.

No, he worked out the GPS

from the photo.

That's how he did it.

OK, before Rodolphe calls back,

we'll send the GIGN

to the coast.

I'll do it.

Sorry, Major, but the GIGN?

For a father and son?

I've seen what he can do.

He's highly dangerous. Is that clear?

Yes, it is.

I missed you, you know.

You're what matters the most to me.

I missed you too, Dad.

What's up?

Isn't this nice?

Yes.

But you said 15 minutes.

Come on, Arthur.

This was going to be a surprise, but I'll tell you.

Your mum's coming to join us and we're all going on holiday.

- Really? - Yes, really.

Why didn't she say?

I just told you, it was going to be a surprise.

Let's go and I'll send her an SMS on the way,

so she can join us.

And I've got another surprise.

OK, belt up.

- Are you happy? - Yes.

The colonel's coming.

Is this a kidnapping?

No, no.

For now, it's a father and son on the beach.

Aren't we sending the GIGN?

If we do,

he'll see his photo everywhere.

No, we don't want that.

Well then.

Wait, wait.

I know you're feeling empathetic, especially today,

but he's using his son to...

Yes, I'm empathetic.

Isn't that better?

But why especially today?

Your civil partnership is tonight.

You're happy.

What's that got to do with it?

Unless that's just...

Thanks.

Is it just to stop Léa's transfer?

But you're not

a social worker.

Why did you bring them to Montpellier?

If this situation goes sour, it'll be on your shoulders.

OK, where are we?

He just sent an SMS.

"Be at the Grande-Motte rides in 45 minutes, I love you."

His records say he's impulsive, proud

and jealous.

He's intelligent,

but uncontrollably violent.

He's hurt himself.

A suicide bid.

That was to blackmail his wife.

If he feels humiliated, he'll get dangerous.

He's like a time bomb.

Can his wife go to meet him?

Can we ensure she's safe?

I'll go.

What? No, you can't go, Léa.

It's too risky for Laure.

She might go back to him, for her son.

But Léa, this guy hates you.

He filed charges against you.

He knows his nonsense won't work with me.

He'll have to talk to me.

And I need to take responsibility.

Right, Colonel?

I need to get going.

And the ceremony's tonight?

Are you sure?

I'll go with her.

I know, it's difficult.

But I love her and she loves me.

And she knows it.

- Do you love me? - Yes.

Why do you ask?

I don't know.

You seem uncomfortable.

I said we wouldn't talk,

until things were sorted.

Right.

What's the surprise?

If I tell you, it won't be one.

Tell me.

You've been dreaming about it for a long time.

- So? - I don't know, tell me.

We're all going on a sailing trip.

- Really? - Yes.

I wouldn't lie.

If Mum agrees, I'd like to try.

So do you want to see the boat?

- Yes. - Come on.

It's over there.

I've got a bad feeling.

Are you sure about this?

Stop asking, Paul.

Sorry, I'm just nervous.

Can't you designate someone else?

When I first met Laure, three years ago,

she was covered in bruises.

Yes, I know, but...

There are thousands like her.

You can't save them all.

He got me here.

I know.

OK...

Whatever you decide, I'm right here.

OK, we're in position.

- I have to go. - Yes.

You've got nothing to prove, OK?

The colonel wants you to mess up. Don't oblige him.

He's still not here. He's late.

A car's approaching, but I can't see the driver.

I'll keep you posted.

It's him. I'll wait for him to stop.

I'm going.

Incoming Call

He's calling his wife.

Let it ring.

Hello, Rodolphe.

Where's Arthur?

So, it's you.

You helped my wife to abandon me.

I want to see Laure.

Where's Arthur?

I want to talk to my wife! What part of that don't you get?

OK, I can see two gas canisters,

a lighter, but no sign of Arthur.

The team's not equipped for explosives.

Everyone move away.

Rodolphe, tell me where Arthur is.

Laure promised she'd come. She's a liar.

I won't have this.

Step back, Major.

But you know,

you didn't even bring her son.

We can't trust you.

Huh?

I know it's painful for you.

But it is for Arthur and Laure too.

Everyone involved is suffering.

This won't work. I'm not armed.

Come on, get out of the car.

Let's talk about this.

Think about Arthur, Rodolphe.

Arthur, Arthur, Arthur! What about me?

No one cares.

Give me my wife, I'll give you my son.

Why should I lose everything? You can choose.

But I warn you, someone will pay for this.

OK, Rodolphe, calm down.

I'll come with you.

Do you hear me? Answer.

I'll put my phone down.

- No, Léa. - We'll go together.

Then we can talk.

She's put her phone down and her walkie-talkie.

She's getting into his vehicle.

He's tossed his phone.

No, dammit, no!

He's going.

- So? - We've lost their trace.

Why didn't you have them tailed?

What if he spotted us?

And watch how you speak to me.

OK, we block the roads and search Meunier's house,

in Lyon.

He's calling, online.

He knows we can't trace him.

Then pick up. Pick up!

Hello?

Who's this?

Colonel Vauvert. Mr Meunier?

Get my wife.

Where are your son and Major Soler?

I just wanted to see my wife,

to show her I've changed.

Let Laure talk to her son. She's worried.

And haven't I been worried?

It's not my fault if I lose control. I love them.

Listen,

I want a magistrate to guarantee that if my wife divorces me,

I'll get joint custody of my son.

That's not how it works. Where are they?

I want to talk to Laure. Face to face, her and me.

You attacked someone. We can't do that.

What do you mean?

I did no such thing.

Céline Ducourneau is in a coma.

Is this a trap? Are you trying to manipulate me?

I want custody of my son and to see my wife, alone.

Don't call back otherwise!

Captain.

What?

- Your son's here. - Really?

- He says it's urgent. - Thanks.

What's up, Tom? They said it was important.

What's going on? They won't let me in.

It's difficult today.

It's just to finish a cover letter.

This isn't the place for you.

We let you get into the habit, but it's not a good idea.

I'll sit in the corner, Dad.

Just go to the library or to a friend's.

Please Tom, not here, OK?

What's that face?

It's about next year.

I've been thinking and I've made my mind up.

That's great, but we'll discuss it at home, OK?

I want to be a cop.

Huh?

I like it here and what you do is useful.

I'm sure, I want to be like you and Mum.

Rodolphe?

Rodolphe?

Rodolphe?

What happened, with Céline?

Rodolphe?

Tell me,

if you didn't hurt Céline.

We can't let his wife see him.

He'd rather die with her than let her start a new life.

I really don't think he attacked Céline Ducourneau.

So what?

Rodolphe Meunier rang her bell at 10:15 this morning.

At 10:40 she was in a coma. Coincidence?

Let's not humiliate him.

I think we may be able to win his trust.

- Let's go, Erwan. - Where?

I'll keep you posted.

I asked a question, Captain Marchal!

Rodolphe, what did you do with Arthur?

Would I take my own son hostage?

I don't know.

I don't know what you did.

I'm thirsty.

I need some water.

Oh my God!

I want to talk to you,

but in person, Laure.

Let me talk to Arthur.

You called the cops, so this is your fault.

I gave my conditions.

I said I'd see you, but...

Then why call them?

I know you can't stand pain.

I'm your husband, not a kid.

I want custody of Arthur!

Arthur?

Arthur?

Don't shout. He's not here.

Sit down.

- OK. - Goddammit!

Calm down. We need to talk.

Rodolphe, calm down.

Sit down.

If Arthur's OK, we can work this out.

She fainted, fell down the stairs or off a bike.

The classic excuses.

And they sent this from Lyon?

Battered women don't always

tell you the actual facts.

Right.

"Vasovagal syncope.

"Vertebrobasilar ischemia."

They make you pass out.

But the dates.

Twice, after her husband was jailed.

Why would she lie?

Resurgent trauma memories

can lead to fainting.

How long does it usually take between the memory and the fainting?

Up to 10 minutes.

So someone may have come and asked some upsetting questions

and when that person left,

Céline may have fainted and fallen.

Given her antecedents, that makes sense.

Without her ever being physically attacked.

That's probable.

OK, thanks, Doctor.

Thanks.

So,

there was no soil in the flat.

Maybe Meunier wiped his feet after knocking her out.

That sounds unlikely.

So he was probably never on the terrace.

But I don't think that Céline

would have given him Arthur's school address.

- No. Ah. - What?

Ah, I think I've got it.

When do I see my wife?

And do you have the legal papers?

No, no, but...

We wanted to apologize Rodolphe,

for accusing you of the attack.

We realize now that wasn't true.

Of course not. When I mess up, I admit it.

Rodolphe, to be clear, how did you get the address

of your son's school?

I saw the address on a letter, on a table.

My son mentioned online that he was at school with his girlfriend.

It's true. Here's the school letter.

OK.

We can sort this out.

We can help.

Who are you?

I...

Paul Marchal, a cop.

And Léa Soler's ex-husband.

We have two children, Thomas and Alice.

I know what it's like not to see your kids.

I know what it's like

to find your true love,

to think of her every evening and not be able to hold her,

because you messed up.

But I'm not telling you that your wife will come back,

Rodolphe.

Prove you've changed.

Give her a chance to trust you.

I don't want to be erased from their lives.

You won't be. We'll find a solution.

Can you put Arthur and Léa on camera?

Wait.

Is this how you repay my trust?

By alerting the neighbours?

There's no one here in the low season.

- Bitches! - Rodolphe?

- Liars! - What's going on?

Rodolphe?

Tell Laure this is all her fault.

You can't marry someone and then just dump them.

Too bad. I'm putting the gas on!

I'm putting it on.

No, what's going on?

Rodolphe?

She should have trusted me.

Rodolphe! Damn!

The Grande-Motte. Low season. He's still there.

Send a team over.

- No, you stay here. - No.

Captain, you stay here.

You scum.

- Quiet! - Your old ways.

Shut it!

Hitting women is good. You're a coward!

It's my fault.

No, Emma. You didn't do anything wrong.

The police asked where Mum's emergency phone was.

I said I didn't know.

Emma, where is that emergency phone?

I lent it to Arthur.

Why did you do that?

Arthur didn't dare tell his mother

his dad was coming.

I gave him the phone in case he was in danger.

I'm sorry.

No, Emma, don't be sorry.

So Arthur had it this morning?

Yes, he put it in his bag.

Yes, give me Captain Marchal.

It's Grégory Salviano.

Shit.

What?

Léa, it's me.

Can you hear me?

If you can hear me, I wanted to tell you that I love you.

I'm with you. We're all with you.

In times of grave danger, you need to keep hoping.

Women that are in grave danger

shouldn't tar all men with the same brush.

Arthur really knows that.

In times of grave danger,

it'd take 10 minutes.

Shut up! Do you take me for a fool? That's a coded message!

OK, 15 minutes.

Not a second more. Then I'll blow everything up.

Goddammit!

He must think I'm totally stupid.

Léa, if I said GDP what would you say?

Grave Danger Phone, with a special button

to geo-locate someone and send help in 10 minutes.

Women in grave danger shouldn't tar all men with the same brush.

Are they still here?

We're assuming they are.

He bins our calls.

Then he's still conscious.

What are you doing?

The phone's activated. They're 300 metres away.

- In that building. - OK, let's go.

Laure?

Rodolphe,

if you put the gas on, shut it off.

I'll do everything you say.

I'll meet up with you.

Shut up.

Is Arthur with you?

Just shut up.

I'm talking.

This is all your fault.

I had no second chance.

After 16 years?

You didn't trust me.

Everything's OK, everything's OK.

Everything's safe.

Arthur!

- OK? - Yes.

I was so scared.

Are you sure he didn't hurt you?

He just wanted to see us.

Yes.

I was on the boat.

- How are you? - Tired.

Léa!

I was so scared.

Did he hit you?

No, I'm OK.

I was so scared, Léa.

You'll say I'm emotional, but...

I just kept thinking:

"What are we waiting for?"

I know relationships and commitment scare you,

but look at the risk of your job.

What are you scared of? Attachment?

Léa, if there's a risk,

I want to take it with you.

No commitment, no pressure.

Just to be there for you.

I need to be at the debrief.

OK.

Close the door, Major.

Not even a quick "I'm glad you're OK."

You've disobeyed me one too many times.

I spent 3 years saying that man was dangerous.

But I was transferred, condemning a woman and her child

to a tragedy.

I gave you an order and you ignored it.

I thought my job was to help people. I must have been wrong.

Could you come in, please?

Give me your badge. You're suspended.

Congratulations. You've got the brigade.

Sophie's been informing me for months.

I have a full case against you.

Yes, Léa, it's me, Paul.

I'm at the town hall, for the civil partnership.

I know you must be exhausted,

but it shuts in half an hour.

So, well...

I'll be waiting outside.

OK, goodbye.

Ah, I was just leaving you a message.

I was scared you'd back out.

Look, no tie, but a new shirt. No check. It's perfect.

Very nice.

How was the debrief with the colonel?

Do you really want to hold me, every evening?

Or were you just saying that?

I don't know.

What can I say to that?

This isn't happening.

It is...

I mean your case.

You'll be transferred if we don't do this.

- Things have changed. - Really?

Why, what did he say?

Now Meunier has been arrested,

I can prove to them

I was right these 3 years.

I can fight, without cheating.

Yes, but is this partnership cheating?

I won't cheat with you, Paul.

I'll take risks and put myself in danger,

but not with you.

You have no idea how much I love you, Paul.

I can't risk losing you like this.

Thanks,

for being willing to do that for me.

That is a really nice shirt.

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