Buying Time (2024) Movie Script
(mellow music)
- [Dan] How did this happen?
I'm drinking again just trying to forget.
Life really is a bitch.
Time passes by so quickly now
that everyone is too busy to notice,
to notice how life has changed.
Loved ones come and go
and it seems to happen
so randomly without cause
or proper explanation,
but I don't know why no one seems to care.
So I just drink and drink to forget.
(somber music)
- Deaths continue to rise
as the mutated viruses
evade the use of traditional antibiotics.
The medical chip, the Alpha Project,
developed by the Lifeline Cooperation
offers a glimmer of hope
to those who can afford it.
- [Reporter] The government
does not wish to comment
on these mysterious deaths.
- [Member Of Public] I'm
so pleased that my family
have been able to get
the chip from Lifeline.
It's been a godsend for us.
- [Holly] Dad? Dad, wake up, Dad!
Dad, I don't feel very
well. Please help me.
Dad!
(alarm beeping)
- [Dan] Holly? Holly,
stay with me, sweetheart.
Stay.. Stay with me, sweetheart.
Stay with me. Stay with me, sweetheart.
(Dan sniffing)
(heart pounding)
- [Holly] Please help me.
Please help me. Please help me
(phone ringing)
(Dan groans)
(phone ringing)
- Hello.
- [Sean] Dan?
- Yeah, it's me.
- [Sean] Oh. Are you okay?
- Yeah, I'm fine. Just tired. That's all.
- [Sean] Whiskey, was it?
- Yeah. Something like that.
- [Sean] Listen, I'm off today.
Let's say you ease off the booze
and we meet up for a coffee.
- Can I take a rain check on that?
- [Sean] Look, mate, I
know you don't feel like it,
grabbing a coffee will do you good.
You know that.
We'll just go somewhere
quiet, not too many people.
- Sean...
- [Sean] Look, I'll only
keep pestering you, my treat.
- Somewhere quiet. Right?
- [Sean] Of course. I'll
pick you up at 12. Okay?
Don't want you getting
stopped by the old bill
after a heavy session, do we?
- Okay.
- [Sean] Cool. See you soon.
(Dan groaning)
(somber music)
- I know what you would say.
"Dad, you need to get out more."
I am trying.
(somber music)
(Dan yawns)
- Bloody hell, you look rough. (laughs)
I'm sorry, mate, but you do.
Are you gonna invite me in
or are you coming out in your undies?
- Yeah. Come in.
(Sean chuckles)
- (sighs) Bloody hell.
(indistinct TV chatter)
(bottle clanging)
(sniffs) Whoo.
When were you burgled?
- [Dan] What?
- Don't worry.
- I'm ready.
- Oh, you look excited. It's only coffee.
Come on, you could
probably do with a fresh air.
Oh, this place.
(somber music)
(doors banging)
(somber music)
(background chatter)
It was lovely. Cheers, mate.
Here you go, get your chops around that.
Want any sauce?
- No, I'm good thanks,
I'm watching my weight.
- Yeah.
- Thanks, Sean.
- It's all right. You can get the next one.
- I mean, for making
an effort to cheer me up.
I've not been very welcoming recently,
and it just feels so raw.
I miss them so much.
- I know you do, mate.
Sam's a life and soul, stubborn at times.
- Yeah, that's true.
- And when you (indistinct) to about Holly,
I thought you were made for each other.
Look, you ever need anything, I'm here.
When I was going through
my rough patch at work,
you were there for
me, so I'm there for you.
Anything, you've only gotta ask.
You thought about doing a bit of traveling?
- What's the point, Sean?
I can't stop thinking about how they died.
Something doesn't add up
and I keep getting these flashbacks,
but I, I can't piece it together.
- Yeah, it's only natural.
- It's weird.
It's like, it's like they're
trying to tell me something.
You know?
- One minute we're fine,
and a few weeks later
we fall out, it happens.
- Sam and Holly weren't like that.
They're just literally matter of days.
- [Waitress] Everything all right there?
- Yes. Fine. Thank you.
(sighs) Look, mate,
you've gotta let it rest.
You gotta let them rest.
This ain't good for you.
You fall back out and back to work.
I know your replacement's
looking to move on.
- No, not yet. Too many people.
And anyway, I get to see you most days.
(Sean chuckles)
Once a week's bad enough.
- I can be annoying
and persistent at times.
(mellow music) - Yeah.
(indistinct) I feel you'll
be ready for (indistinct)
(dramatic somber music)
(heart pounding) (dramatic music)
(alarm blaring) - Dad! Dad! Please help me.
(Dan panting)
(birds chirping) (water flowing)
(dramatic music)
(Dan groaning)
- Shit, are you okay?
- [Dan] Yeah, I'm fine.
- I'm so sorry. Are you sure you all right?
- Fuck! Fuck!
(dramatic music)
Fuck!
(dramatic music)
- Okay, so how is the Delta 2 chip doing
in terms of upgrades?
- It's nearly there, sir.
Just a few more
algorithms and it'll be ready.
- We need to move to the next stage
of the assignment quickly.
The client is getting a
little agitated with the wait,
and it's my neck that's on the line.
And we all know what happens
when my neck's on the line, don't we?
(dramatic music)
What are you doing, Peter? Sit down.
- I, I can't do this anymore.
- Peter, listen, all of you, listen.
You know what this is,
you're all paid handsomely
for your expertise
and your cooperation.
Now, let's not make any rash decisions.
Maybe I have pushed you too far,
maybe all of you have worked too hard,
and you're tired and
you're not thinking straight.
Peter,
I insist that you sit back down.
(dramatic music)
Mr. Mayfield!
(door closing)
(dramatic music)
(woman screaming)
- Oh my God! - Jesus! Dear God.
(dramatic music)
- Okay, so where were we?
(dog barks)
- The White House medical
advisor known only as Doc,
who escaped from a secure military prison
two years ago while on trial for treason
is suspected to have fled to England
and may be involved
in the anti-government
faction known as ANON.
Sources stated that any
suspected sightings of Doc
should be reported to the authorities.
- May I suggest something
a bit smaller? (indistinct)
(gun clicking)
Or maybe something a little bit bigger?
- No.
- Listen mate, I ain't
got all day, all right.
You know how hard it is
getting around town these days.
- You'll be out here in a bit, all right?
- Make a suggestion, this.
Popular, effective, get the job done.
- Ladies and gentlemen, thank
you for coming along today.
We've got some very exciting news for you.
In the coming few weeks,
we will be releasing the Delta 2 chip.
(reporters gasping) (cameras clicking)
This is a massive step forward
in the fight against many
serious health conditions
and it represents years
of dedicated hard work
by the Lifeline research team.
We're very proud of
the work that we've done
and all the lives we've saved
and will continue to do so.
(cameras clicking)
All right, I'll take some
questions from the floor.
- Mr. Harrington. Mr. Harrington.
What about the original Delta chip
backed by government
founding, is that obsolete?
- I'm glad you asked that question.
These will continue to be
provided for free through the NHS.
As you are aware, they,
they provide a good level
of protection against infections
that have become resistant to antibiotics.
We urge anyone who has
not had the basic Delta chip
to make an appointment with their local GP.
- Well, that's all very well,
but what about the Delta 1
upgrade and now the Delta 2 chip?
- My friend, we would love nothing more
than to be able to give these to everyone,
but we've been in dialogue with ministers
and we've been informed
that the health budget
will just not allow for this.
For those of you fortunate enough
to be able to buy Delta
1 and Delta 2 chips,
rest assured you will get the
best service money can buy,
and a longer and
healthier life to go with it.
(reporters gasping)
All right.
- So Mr. Harrington,
would you say that it's...
- Okay, well, what about the recent reports
of suspicious deaths, Mr. Harrington?
- Deaths? - What?
I've had several families contact my agency
and they don't feel like
the Delta chip is safe.
- [Reporter] Safe?
- I'm sorry, I don't think
I know your agency, Mr?
- It's a small streaming
independent website
and the name's Spencer,
but people call me Spike.
- [Reporter] What's he talking about?
- Well Spike, times are difficult.
Infections and mutations
of the flu are on the rise.
Delta has been through vigorous testing
under the very supervision
of our own health secretary, Mr. Reese.
Unfortunately Spike, deaths do still happen
and it's easy to blame others.
- Bullshit! I have
evidence to the contrary.
What are you doing?
And I'm gonna release it.
(cameras clicking) (dramatic music)
- Okay, next question.
Yes, the lady at the back.
(dramatic music)
(gun clicking)
- I'll take this one.
- Here you go. Coffee returns.
- Cheers mate, you're a man of your word.
- Listen Sean, do you
remember what I was telling you
about Lifeline of the other week?
- Oh, you aren't still going
on about that, are you mate?
- Just listen to me, please.
- Go on.
- So several things have
happened over the last few days.
Something's definitely not right.
- Like what?
- Did you watch a press
conference the other day?
- [Sean] Ah, briefly.
- There was a reporter on there
that challenged Victor
Harrington with evidence,
evidence I need to find out.
Goes by the name of Spike.
- You know what these reporters are like?
They're just chasing a story,
trying to earn theirself a few quick...
(sighs) Mate, you know what they're like.
- I need to speak to him.
It might be nothing,
but it might be a lead.
- (sighs) Just be careful, mate.
- [Spike] Well, I'm free tonight
if you wanna talk more about it.
- Okay, that's great. I
really appreciate this.
- [Spike] The Red Lion Pub, do you know it?
- Yeah, I, I know the place,
on the corner of Watson Street.
- [Spike] Let's say eight.
- Eight o'clock?
- [Spike] Yeah.
- Perfect. See you then.
- [Spike] Okay.
(upbeat music)
(keys clicking)
- [Man] Can we get another drink?
(keys clicking)
- [Woman] Can I join you?
- Ah, sorry love, this is...
I'm a bit busy at the minute.
- Spencer Williams? People call you Spike?
I saw you on TV at the Delta press launch.
I thought you were fearless
for what you said to Harrington that day.
I lost my brother to suspicious matters.
I'm seeing a friend here in
a bit, I just recognized you.
Can I get you a drink?
- (chuckles) I'm so sorry, love.
I, I just thought you meant... No.
- (laughs) It's okay.
- You know what? A drink won't go amiss.
Just a half though, as I'm driving tonight.
Thanks. - Great.
Oh, what's your name?
- It's Ala.
(upbeat music)
- Thanks.
- Cheers. Here's to justice.
- I'll second that.
(glasses clinking)
(both chuckling)
So, tell me more about your brother.
- My brother?
(dramatic music)
(Spike chocking)
It's okay, hun. It'll be over soon.
(dramatic music) (Spike chocking)
(dramatic music)
Well, it's been lovely chatting to you.
Don't work too hard.
(dramatic music)
(door bangs)
(dramatic music)
(door bangs)
(phone clicking)
(phone beeping)
(dramatic music)
- Spike, we spoke on the phone.
(dramatic music)
Are you all right? Spike?
Call an ambulance!
(alarms blaring)
What do you mean he's dead? How?
Heart attack? How can that be?
I, I, I, I don't understand.
Okay, I'm sorry.
Thank you.
(somber music)
This is different. This is wrong.
Well, you can't take
anything else away from me.
(camera clicking)
(phone buzzing)
(camera clicking)
(phone buzzing)
(camera clicking)
(phone beeping)
(dramatic music)
(phone beeping)
(dramatic music)
- [Man] (indistinct) Avery.
- Hello?
(indistinct)
You are wearing a green jacket and a hoodie
and you are sat in a gray car.
Daniel, leave now.
(dramatic music)
(car engine roaring)
(dramatic music)
(Dan panting) (dramatic music)
- Breathe, breathe, breathe.
(Dan breathing loudly)
(slapping phone)
(door clicking)
(dramatic music)
This is getting weird.
(dramatic music)
(phone beeps)
So I'm supposed to trust you?
(phone beeping)
(dramatic music)
What the fuck is wrong with me?
Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!
(dramatic music)
(phone buzzing)
- [Man] Daniel, I know
this is all a bit too much
but please know that you can trust us.
- Who is this?
- [Man] Don't worry about that now.
We know about your
wife and daughter, Daniel,
your little investigation to
bring down the corporation.
Believe it or not, Daniel,
but we're on the same side.
- This isn't a game, I'm
trying to find out the truth.
- [Man] And you will. We will be in touch.
- Be in touch. What the
fuck does that mean?
Hello? Hello?
Fuck!
(door knocking)
Christ, what now?
(dramatic music)
(heart pounding)
Shit, it's you.
- Who else were you expecting?
(Dan sighs)
What's all this, Dan?
You haven't been drinking again, have you?
- What? No. Maybe a couple. Look...
- What? You expecting some
jealous husband or something?
I mean, why the hell
are you carrying a gun?
- Keep your fucking voice down, Sean.
(sighs) Look, I'm sorry.
It's just, I've had a bad day.
- Yeah, well thanks for
passing that on me, mate.
- Anyway, what are you
doing here knocking so loud?
- I just thought I'd pop round
to see how you were, okay.
See if everything was all right.
And who were you talking to?
- Who was I talking to?
- Well, when I knocked at the door,
you was panicking at someone.
And what's with the piece?
Is this all part of the investigation?
- Do you remember that
reporter I was telling you about?
He's dead.
- What do you mean he's dead?
- Dead. I mean, just before I met him.
I'm sure it's to do with Lifeline.
- (sighs) This again.
(sighs) Do you not think
you should back off from all this, Dan?
Look what it's doing to you.
What are you gonna do?
- I don't know,
but I know I'm not gonna stop.
- Good morning, Victor.
- Morning, Jane.
- I hope all is well with
you and your family.
Now tell me about the delays.
- We've had some technical problems.
- What kind of technical problems?
I haven't got time for this.
You know the score, Victor.
- One asset does not give enough power back
to the Central Bank for
each of the upgrades.
We need more allocated processing.
- Well, shut down two
assets for every upgrade.
- Two? Are you telling me that you want...
- Yes, Victor.
- People are starting to get suspicious
of some of the deaths as it is.
- Victor, if you can't do the job,
then I'm sure I can find
somebody just as capable as you.
This corporation doesn't
need any more mistakes.
Do you understand?
- Yes, Minister.
(dramatic music)
- Oh, and Victor, no more delays.
Good, boy.
- [Peter] You wanted to
see me. Mr. Harrington?
- Yes, Peter.
I want you to activate the Delta 2,
release the marketing videos,
we're going live from tomorrow morning.
- But with all due respect, sir,
what about the processing power?
We're still working on
ways to enhance that.
- [Aila] Afternoon, Peter.
- Release the assets
from one to two upgrades.
Well, what are you waiting for?
(dramatic music)
- Straight away, sir.
(dramatic music)
- [Narrator] Welcome to Delta 2,
the new health microchip from Lifeline.
This upgrade will afford
you greater protection
against more serious diseases and illness,
including most common cancers.
Through our intense
research and development,
we are now able to offer
you a better quality of life
without the worries of poor health.
Get your upgrade now.
Become a new, healthier you.
Lifeline, because life is precious.
- Since the new Delta 2 chip launch,
hundreds of thousands of
people have paid to have the chip
despite the cost involved.
Lifeline have become so overrun
they're now visiting
people in their own homes
to administer the injection.
(dramatic music)
- [Reporter] We go live now in London
for a statement read by member
of Parliament, Jane White.
- After the sudden shock resignation
from the Prime Minister,
I am announcing myself as a candidate.
We have seen another
increase deaths in recent weeks
and I'm going to make it my mission
to ensure that Lifeline chip
Delta 2 is affordable for all.
(dramatic music)
- Of course you are, Prime Minister.
(dramatic music)
I feel you'll be ready
for real (indistinct)
- Hi, can I get a coffee, please.
Thanks.
- Tess? Tess Wilson?
- Yeah.
- I thought it was you.
It's Daniel, our kids went
to the same school together.
- Daniel, hi.
- Anyway, how are you?
Are John and Pippa keeping well?
- Oh, they're long gone.
- What?
- Both, gone.
First John then Pippa, about a month later.
I blame myself.
I had to stop work
so we didn't have as much money coming in.
I tried to keep going, but
John knew that I was struggling,
so we left it at that.
I just miss them so much.
- I, I dunno what to say.
I mean, my daughter Holly
and Sam, they're gone too.
We never could afford the upgrade.
- I never even wanted
the chip, and I'm still here.
It should be me that's dead, not them.
- You never had the chip?
- No. You?
(heart pounding)
- No. Fuck!
- What?
- That's it. I, I knew it.
- Knew what?
- The first chip, there, there's
gotta be a problem with it.
That's why they're doing an upgrade.
They, they're trying to cover it up.
- Cover what up?
- I don't know, but I'm gonna find out.
(dramatic music)
Tess, that's my number, okay.
Call me tomorrow,
I think I might know
what happened to your husband and daughter.
Tess, make sure you
call me. It's important.
I, I just need to speak to
you. It's really important.
Can I just ask you about
your, your daughter?
Can I ask you about your uncle?
Hello, David?
It, it's really important.
Yeah, you don't know me,
but just a few questions.
Is that right? And how old was she?
I, yeah, I know this is difficult.
One last question,
did your husband have the
original chip or the upgrade?
(dramatic music)
I see, thank you.
I know everybody knows
That you can't stop it too long
Got to keep going
Don't really know where
the world is gonna go
But now everybody knows
That you can't stop...
(dramatic music)
(dramatic music)
(car engine humming)
- Tsk tsk, tsk tsk, tsk tsk.
(doors banging)
(dramatic music)
(punches thudding) (Dan groaning)
- Enough!
Mr. Avery, listen to me very carefully.
You don't know who or
what you are messing with
so don't go barking up that tree.
Do I make myself clear?
We may not be able to shut you down,
but as you can see,
I like doing things the old fashioned way.
No more warnings.
Get him up.
(Dan groaning)
(punches thudding)
(dramatic music)
(somber music)
- Daniel? Daniel?
Daniel, come on. Let's get you up.
Daniel.
(indistinct) (laughter)
- Dad, you need to get up now.
Dad, you need to (indistinct).
(machine grinding)
(laughter) (indistinct)
(indistinct) (somber music)
- Dad! Dad, wake up, Dad.
Dad!
(Dan moaning)
- Tess? Tess?
- Daniel, yes, it's me.
How are you feeling?
- (moaning) Oh, I've had better days.
What's going on? (groaning)
- Careful.
- (groaning) Yeah.
(groaning) No, I remember now.
- We're here to help you.
(sighs) Clearly they just
wanted to give you a warning.
When we found you, you
were in pretty bad shape.
- We?
- Yep. This is Connor, Doc, and JT.
We've been together a little while now,
and like you, we've been
trying to investigate Lifeline,
that's why we brought you here.
We need to try and get
someone on the inside.
When the time was right, we
were going to approach you,
but we had to make sure
that we could trust you.
- I'm, I'm not sure I follow.
- As individuals we have
suspected for a long time
that there's something
not adding up with Lifeline.
It wasn't until we met each other
that we knew or suspected
what the exact problem was.
- And, and what, what is it?
- You yourself found out the other day
while making those phone calls.
- We haven't had the first chip.
- Exactly.
- Like you, Daniel, we
have lost loved ones,
all of which did have the chip.
- But what I don't understand
is that the, the thing,
they keep up upgrading it
and I don't know anybody
that's died from those.
- It's 'cause they haven't.
Technology may have changed,
but the pull for greed and power hasn't.
- So why do people die randomly?
- Well, someone has to so
the upgrades can be activated.
Since the power restrictions worldwide
on processing and computing,
companies have struggled to innovate
as quickly as they did five, 10 years ago,
but Lifeline have worked out that problem.
They transfer the power
from one chip to another
to bridge that gap, when the old chip dies,
so does its host.
Our fear is that the latest upgrade,
which will earn them
billions, is very power hungry.
You're gonna have to look at
the increase of random deaths.
- Ah, hang on.
You said you wanted to
get someone on the inside.
- We do, but you have been compromised
and they know who you are.
- Which means they probably
won't hesitate to kill you.
- Why can't one of you do him?
- We could, but we need Connor here.
He's the only one who
can cultivate the virus.
I'm gathering the intel
and doing the recruiting,
and JT and Doc here have
both been compromised.
- He doesn't say a lot.
- He can't. Lifeline decided
to make an example of him.
Tongue removal was flavored
of the month back then.
You were lucky, they only
give you a bit of a beating.
- (groans) I don't feel very lucky.
Four.
- Four?
- [Dan] Four of you, that's the resistance?
- Most people get scared off,
worried about their families,
but we've got nothing to lose,
so there's no stopping a
force that's got nothing to lose,
even if it is just the four of us.
- Well...
- Come on.
(Dan groaning)
- [Man] All right?
- Make that five.
- [Tess] Do you want some
time to think it through?
- What is there to think
about? I've got no one.
They've taken everything from me,
so like you, I too have nothing to lose.
- Okay.
Well firstly, you need to
go home and get some rest.
Okay?
And get back in your routine
'cause they're gonna be watching you.
We need to give the
impression of normality.
Secondly, I need to work on the virus code.
We were able to collect signals
via a hacked network nearby,
and it's these signals
which change their packets
on a regular basis.
- Okay, with you so far.
- By reading and analyzing these,
I can write a code which
should give us access
to allow and upload to the controlling code
and expose them for what they really are.
- Whatever it takes.
(swelling music)
- Welcome aboard, Daniel.
(swelling music)
- Hello, stranger.
Haven't seen you for a few days,
thought you've been off with some new bird.
(chuckles) Looking at
the state of your face,
I'd say you was stuck in a
bedroom with a bit of rough.
Seriously, what's going on?
Coffee with two sugars, please mate.
You okay?
- Yeah, I'm fine. Just tired.
- Do you wanna start that again?
- Just sorting some stuff out in the flat,
fell over, bumped my head.
Stupid really.
- Are you sure you're all right?
I dunno, you just seem
me a little bit strange,
more than usual.
- Honestly, I'm fine.
It's just the anniversary of Holly's death.
- Oh yeah.
Yeah. Sorry, mate.
- Anyway, I've gotta
(indistinct) slow walk back.
- Oh, you walked here?
Listen, I, I'll give you
a lift to save your legs.
- I'm fine to walk home, Sean.
- No, I insist.
Come on, let's go.
Rain check on that coffee please, mate.
(mellow music)
Here we are, mate. - Thanks.
Are you not gonna invite me in?
I still need a coffee
or whatever you might have
stashed away up in there.
- Can I leave it I need to get some rest.
- Yeah, suit yourself.
I've meant to ask you, did that Tess bird
ever get in contact with you?
- No.
- No? It's a shame.
I thought yous two had a lot in common.
Well, you lose some
you win some, I suppose.
All right, you go and
get yourself some rest
and hopefully I'll see you
for a coffee during the week.
Yeah? All right, mate.
(door banging)
(dramatic music)
(door banging)
(dramatic music)
- That's it. No more.
(dramatic music)
(background chatter)
(dramatic music)
Hey, Sean!
- Are you all right?
- Yeah.
(knife slicing)
- Jesus! What the fucking
hell's wrong with you?
(dramatic music)
- What did Sam and Holly ever do to you?
- How do you.. I...
I've done... I've done... (mumbles)
- Don't try to lie to me.
You're part of all this.
I trusted you!
- Fuck you! Fuck you!
- I want you to feel like I
felt watching them slip away
and I could do nothing, just
like you can do nothing now.
That major artery I've cut,
it's gonna drain the life out of you.
(dramatic music)
(Sean moaning) (dramatic music)
(alarms blaring) (dramatic music)
(keys jingling)
(dog barking)
(dramatic music)
(cupboards thudding) (dramatic music)
(papers rustling)
(dramatic music)
(somber music)
(door thudding)
(somber music)
(door clanging)
(somber music)
- Nice to see you again.
Someone's been a busy boy.
- [Dan] Sean.
- [Man] Yeah, your friend.
- He's one of many
befrienders slotted into society
to monitor people like you and me.
Certainly difficult to spot.
Convincing, plausible, but thankfully
you saw something that didn't add up.
It wasn't the best of ideas
to get rid of him yet though.
- So what next?
- The bad news is that it means
we're gonna have to move
quicker than we thought.
His body hasn't been found
yet, but it won't be long,
so we move today.
- Any good news?
- Mm. Perhaps a little.
- Go on. Come on.
Victor may have given us the ideal window.
We've received information
that he's due to meet at
contact later this evening.
We don't know much,
only that it's at the
bank's industrial estate
on the east side.
He's used that location before
so we think we know what unit it will be.
- Think? And that's the
good news. Any plans?
- Down to the cloud now.
(dramatic music)
(keys clicking)
Right.
To activate this, you just
squeeze the casing twice, okay?
The internal sensor will then activate,
but whatever you do, do not activate
until you are less than 20 feet
within the distance of
the controlling computer,
which needs to be open and on.
Any unauthorized action out of range
could activate any of
their security systems.
(dramatic music)
- I come up here to think most of the time,
it takes me away from
reality once in a while.
Can't remember the last time
I showed anyone this place.
- Thank you for bringing me here.
- Well, at least we're not tracked up here.
Do you ever stop to think,
"How did I end up here?"
- Always.
- Everything seemed to make sense
when John and Pippa were in my life.
That's all I ever wanted,
a family of my own, grow old together,
watch our daughter have a promising future.
(somber music)
Now it's all gone.
(somber music)
Haven't thrown any of
their clothes or shoes away.
Just can't bear the thought
of their smell leaving the house.
Still have Pippa's room
exactly the way she
left it the day she died.
It's funny how time can
take something away from you
and you can be a
completely different person.
We all need something to fight for.
- For a new future.
- Whatever that might
be, but they're not in it.
Not anymore. (somber music)
- I had to sell my home, I
couldn't bear the memories.
Holly's first words, the first
steps, the birthday parties.
It's all too much, that's why I drank,
just trying to numb the
pain, but it did me no favors.
I think I can face the past
now without hitting the bottle.
There's a future for us, Tess.
- Pippa, Holly, John, and Sam,
would they want us to do this?
- We're different people now.
Probably not, but for now,
it's the only thing that makes sense.
(somber music)
(dramatic music)
(doors banging)
(dramatic music)
- Good evening, Minister.
- Is it? I've had a really shit day.
And as for your location choice,
it leaves a lot to be desired.
Let's get this over and done with
I've got a very important dinner later.
(lighter clicking)
- Have you got the list?
And the money?
- It's already in.
(dramatic music)
(phone camera clicking)
(dramatic music)
(phone pings)
Problems?
- Nothing I can't sort.
- Shall we?
(wood scraping)
- [Man] Go check it out.
(dramatic music)
- Darling, shall we dance?
(dramatic music)
- (laughs) Well, well, well, Mr. Avery,
fancy seeing you here.
Do you like the venue?
Bit like an old school reunion, isn't it?
- Ah, Daniel. Sean did say
you might be a problem.
Get our guest a chair,
let's make him comfortable.
(dramatic music)
Your handiwork, I assume.
Maybe we underestimated you.
Maybe a beating wasn't enough.
Maybe tongue removal
might have been more apt.
Oh, well, still time.
- You should have killed
me while you had the chance.
- Oh Daniel, we didn't want to,
we knew that you thought
that you were onto something
and we knew that you probably
would make some friends.
(slap thudding) (Dan groans)
Tell me, where do your new friends live?
- I have no idea what you're on about.
(slap thudding) (Dan groans)
- I think you do.
Connor, Tess, Doc, and that mutant.
You know exactly who I mean,
and you're gonna lead me to them.
You see, Daniel, life is for living
and low life's like you
don't deserve the resources of this earth.
You don't deserve the energy or the food.
Now, I know that you think
that this world should be for
everyone to live in harmony,
but it's not.
I've got news for you,
only the elite deserve the luxury of life.
Oh, (laughs) we'll need some
workers and some (indistinct)
to do the work, but you
overstepped the line.
- Victor, can we get on?
I'm getting you all
retired of this foreplay.
(bomb blasting)
- Go and check it out.
- Look, Victor, we're gonna come
and finish this business another day
when hopefully you
have your house in order.
(dramatic music)
(car engine humming) (dramatic music)
(metal clanging)
- You know, you are starting
to be a thorn in my side.
- Just a thorn? I'll have
to try harder next time.
(slap thudding) (Dan groaning)
- You know where they are,
you know where they operate from.
Tell me, and I might just let you live.
- Fuck you, you'll just kill me anyway.
- Probably.
(kick thudding)
(computer beeping)
Kill him.
- Mr. Avery...
(gun banging)
(dramatic music)
(kick thudding)
(dramatic music)
- Go. Go. - Are you okay? Are you okay?
- Okay. - Yeah. Okay.
(mumbling)
(gun banging) (man screams)
- (indistinct) Go! - Run!
(dramatic music) (gun banging)
(group screaming) (tires screeching)
(dramatic music) (guns banging)
- (indistinct) Go! Go! (dramatic music)
(gun banging) (dramatic music)
(man yelling) (dramatic music)
(gun banging) (dramatic music)
(dramatic music)
(gun banging) (dramatic music)
(man groaning) (dramatic music)
(dramatic music)
(dramatic music) (guns banging)
- Go! Go! (dramatic music)
(dramatic music) (guns banging)
(Dan groaning) (guns banging)
(dramatic music)
- Here's a message from Lifeline.
(kick thudding) (Dan groaning)
(man thudding)
(gun banging)
(Dan groaning)
(somber music)
- Dad! Dad, wake up, Dad!
Dad! Dad, wake up, Dad!
Dad! Dad, wake up, Dad!
- Daniel.
- Clear! Clear!
- Daniel!
Daniel, have you been shot?
Are you okay? - I'm all right.
- [Dan] Get this lump off me. (groaning)
- [Man] Let's go, come on.
(group groaning)
- [Man] Come on. Let's go.
Come on.
Are you all right?
- [Man] Come on.
(swelling music)
- Today, Victor Harrington,
with other influential figures,
was arrested for conspiracy
for blackmail and murder.
We are now about to go
across to Downing Street
for a live broadcast from Jane White.
- We are grateful that
this awful set of events
has been brought to a close.
And I promise to work steadfastly
so the citizens of this country
will be protected as much as they can be
from the plague of diseases
and the plague of humanity
that feeds on the vulnerable.
- Your time will come.
- [Dan] How did this happen?
I'm drinking again just trying to forget.
Life really is a bitch.
Time passes by so quickly now
that everyone is too busy to notice,
to notice how life has changed.
Loved ones come and go
and it seems to happen
so randomly without cause
or proper explanation,
but I don't know why no one seems to care.
So I just drink and drink to forget.
(somber music)
- Deaths continue to rise
as the mutated viruses
evade the use of traditional antibiotics.
The medical chip, the Alpha Project,
developed by the Lifeline Cooperation
offers a glimmer of hope
to those who can afford it.
- [Reporter] The government
does not wish to comment
on these mysterious deaths.
- [Member Of Public] I'm
so pleased that my family
have been able to get
the chip from Lifeline.
It's been a godsend for us.
- [Holly] Dad? Dad, wake up, Dad!
Dad, I don't feel very
well. Please help me.
Dad!
(alarm beeping)
- [Dan] Holly? Holly,
stay with me, sweetheart.
Stay.. Stay with me, sweetheart.
Stay with me. Stay with me, sweetheart.
(Dan sniffing)
(heart pounding)
- [Holly] Please help me.
Please help me. Please help me
(phone ringing)
(Dan groans)
(phone ringing)
- Hello.
- [Sean] Dan?
- Yeah, it's me.
- [Sean] Oh. Are you okay?
- Yeah, I'm fine. Just tired. That's all.
- [Sean] Whiskey, was it?
- Yeah. Something like that.
- [Sean] Listen, I'm off today.
Let's say you ease off the booze
and we meet up for a coffee.
- Can I take a rain check on that?
- [Sean] Look, mate, I
know you don't feel like it,
grabbing a coffee will do you good.
You know that.
We'll just go somewhere
quiet, not too many people.
- Sean...
- [Sean] Look, I'll only
keep pestering you, my treat.
- Somewhere quiet. Right?
- [Sean] Of course. I'll
pick you up at 12. Okay?
Don't want you getting
stopped by the old bill
after a heavy session, do we?
- Okay.
- [Sean] Cool. See you soon.
(Dan groaning)
(somber music)
- I know what you would say.
"Dad, you need to get out more."
I am trying.
(somber music)
(Dan yawns)
- Bloody hell, you look rough. (laughs)
I'm sorry, mate, but you do.
Are you gonna invite me in
or are you coming out in your undies?
- Yeah. Come in.
(Sean chuckles)
- (sighs) Bloody hell.
(indistinct TV chatter)
(bottle clanging)
(sniffs) Whoo.
When were you burgled?
- [Dan] What?
- Don't worry.
- I'm ready.
- Oh, you look excited. It's only coffee.
Come on, you could
probably do with a fresh air.
Oh, this place.
(somber music)
(doors banging)
(somber music)
(background chatter)
It was lovely. Cheers, mate.
Here you go, get your chops around that.
Want any sauce?
- No, I'm good thanks,
I'm watching my weight.
- Yeah.
- Thanks, Sean.
- It's all right. You can get the next one.
- I mean, for making
an effort to cheer me up.
I've not been very welcoming recently,
and it just feels so raw.
I miss them so much.
- I know you do, mate.
Sam's a life and soul, stubborn at times.
- Yeah, that's true.
- And when you (indistinct) to about Holly,
I thought you were made for each other.
Look, you ever need anything, I'm here.
When I was going through
my rough patch at work,
you were there for
me, so I'm there for you.
Anything, you've only gotta ask.
You thought about doing a bit of traveling?
- What's the point, Sean?
I can't stop thinking about how they died.
Something doesn't add up
and I keep getting these flashbacks,
but I, I can't piece it together.
- Yeah, it's only natural.
- It's weird.
It's like, it's like they're
trying to tell me something.
You know?
- One minute we're fine,
and a few weeks later
we fall out, it happens.
- Sam and Holly weren't like that.
They're just literally matter of days.
- [Waitress] Everything all right there?
- Yes. Fine. Thank you.
(sighs) Look, mate,
you've gotta let it rest.
You gotta let them rest.
This ain't good for you.
You fall back out and back to work.
I know your replacement's
looking to move on.
- No, not yet. Too many people.
And anyway, I get to see you most days.
(Sean chuckles)
Once a week's bad enough.
- I can be annoying
and persistent at times.
(mellow music) - Yeah.
(indistinct) I feel you'll
be ready for (indistinct)
(dramatic somber music)
(heart pounding) (dramatic music)
(alarm blaring) - Dad! Dad! Please help me.
(Dan panting)
(birds chirping) (water flowing)
(dramatic music)
(Dan groaning)
- Shit, are you okay?
- [Dan] Yeah, I'm fine.
- I'm so sorry. Are you sure you all right?
- Fuck! Fuck!
(dramatic music)
Fuck!
(dramatic music)
- Okay, so how is the Delta 2 chip doing
in terms of upgrades?
- It's nearly there, sir.
Just a few more
algorithms and it'll be ready.
- We need to move to the next stage
of the assignment quickly.
The client is getting a
little agitated with the wait,
and it's my neck that's on the line.
And we all know what happens
when my neck's on the line, don't we?
(dramatic music)
What are you doing, Peter? Sit down.
- I, I can't do this anymore.
- Peter, listen, all of you, listen.
You know what this is,
you're all paid handsomely
for your expertise
and your cooperation.
Now, let's not make any rash decisions.
Maybe I have pushed you too far,
maybe all of you have worked too hard,
and you're tired and
you're not thinking straight.
Peter,
I insist that you sit back down.
(dramatic music)
Mr. Mayfield!
(door closing)
(dramatic music)
(woman screaming)
- Oh my God! - Jesus! Dear God.
(dramatic music)
- Okay, so where were we?
(dog barks)
- The White House medical
advisor known only as Doc,
who escaped from a secure military prison
two years ago while on trial for treason
is suspected to have fled to England
and may be involved
in the anti-government
faction known as ANON.
Sources stated that any
suspected sightings of Doc
should be reported to the authorities.
- May I suggest something
a bit smaller? (indistinct)
(gun clicking)
Or maybe something a little bit bigger?
- No.
- Listen mate, I ain't
got all day, all right.
You know how hard it is
getting around town these days.
- You'll be out here in a bit, all right?
- Make a suggestion, this.
Popular, effective, get the job done.
- Ladies and gentlemen, thank
you for coming along today.
We've got some very exciting news for you.
In the coming few weeks,
we will be releasing the Delta 2 chip.
(reporters gasping) (cameras clicking)
This is a massive step forward
in the fight against many
serious health conditions
and it represents years
of dedicated hard work
by the Lifeline research team.
We're very proud of
the work that we've done
and all the lives we've saved
and will continue to do so.
(cameras clicking)
All right, I'll take some
questions from the floor.
- Mr. Harrington. Mr. Harrington.
What about the original Delta chip
backed by government
founding, is that obsolete?
- I'm glad you asked that question.
These will continue to be
provided for free through the NHS.
As you are aware, they,
they provide a good level
of protection against infections
that have become resistant to antibiotics.
We urge anyone who has
not had the basic Delta chip
to make an appointment with their local GP.
- Well, that's all very well,
but what about the Delta 1
upgrade and now the Delta 2 chip?
- My friend, we would love nothing more
than to be able to give these to everyone,
but we've been in dialogue with ministers
and we've been informed
that the health budget
will just not allow for this.
For those of you fortunate enough
to be able to buy Delta
1 and Delta 2 chips,
rest assured you will get the
best service money can buy,
and a longer and
healthier life to go with it.
(reporters gasping)
All right.
- So Mr. Harrington,
would you say that it's...
- Okay, well, what about the recent reports
of suspicious deaths, Mr. Harrington?
- Deaths? - What?
I've had several families contact my agency
and they don't feel like
the Delta chip is safe.
- [Reporter] Safe?
- I'm sorry, I don't think
I know your agency, Mr?
- It's a small streaming
independent website
and the name's Spencer,
but people call me Spike.
- [Reporter] What's he talking about?
- Well Spike, times are difficult.
Infections and mutations
of the flu are on the rise.
Delta has been through vigorous testing
under the very supervision
of our own health secretary, Mr. Reese.
Unfortunately Spike, deaths do still happen
and it's easy to blame others.
- Bullshit! I have
evidence to the contrary.
What are you doing?
And I'm gonna release it.
(cameras clicking) (dramatic music)
- Okay, next question.
Yes, the lady at the back.
(dramatic music)
(gun clicking)
- I'll take this one.
- Here you go. Coffee returns.
- Cheers mate, you're a man of your word.
- Listen Sean, do you
remember what I was telling you
about Lifeline of the other week?
- Oh, you aren't still going
on about that, are you mate?
- Just listen to me, please.
- Go on.
- So several things have
happened over the last few days.
Something's definitely not right.
- Like what?
- Did you watch a press
conference the other day?
- [Sean] Ah, briefly.
- There was a reporter on there
that challenged Victor
Harrington with evidence,
evidence I need to find out.
Goes by the name of Spike.
- You know what these reporters are like?
They're just chasing a story,
trying to earn theirself a few quick...
(sighs) Mate, you know what they're like.
- I need to speak to him.
It might be nothing,
but it might be a lead.
- (sighs) Just be careful, mate.
- [Spike] Well, I'm free tonight
if you wanna talk more about it.
- Okay, that's great. I
really appreciate this.
- [Spike] The Red Lion Pub, do you know it?
- Yeah, I, I know the place,
on the corner of Watson Street.
- [Spike] Let's say eight.
- Eight o'clock?
- [Spike] Yeah.
- Perfect. See you then.
- [Spike] Okay.
(upbeat music)
(keys clicking)
- [Man] Can we get another drink?
(keys clicking)
- [Woman] Can I join you?
- Ah, sorry love, this is...
I'm a bit busy at the minute.
- Spencer Williams? People call you Spike?
I saw you on TV at the Delta press launch.
I thought you were fearless
for what you said to Harrington that day.
I lost my brother to suspicious matters.
I'm seeing a friend here in
a bit, I just recognized you.
Can I get you a drink?
- (chuckles) I'm so sorry, love.
I, I just thought you meant... No.
- (laughs) It's okay.
- You know what? A drink won't go amiss.
Just a half though, as I'm driving tonight.
Thanks. - Great.
Oh, what's your name?
- It's Ala.
(upbeat music)
- Thanks.
- Cheers. Here's to justice.
- I'll second that.
(glasses clinking)
(both chuckling)
So, tell me more about your brother.
- My brother?
(dramatic music)
(Spike chocking)
It's okay, hun. It'll be over soon.
(dramatic music) (Spike chocking)
(dramatic music)
Well, it's been lovely chatting to you.
Don't work too hard.
(dramatic music)
(door bangs)
(dramatic music)
(door bangs)
(phone clicking)
(phone beeping)
(dramatic music)
- Spike, we spoke on the phone.
(dramatic music)
Are you all right? Spike?
Call an ambulance!
(alarms blaring)
What do you mean he's dead? How?
Heart attack? How can that be?
I, I, I, I don't understand.
Okay, I'm sorry.
Thank you.
(somber music)
This is different. This is wrong.
Well, you can't take
anything else away from me.
(camera clicking)
(phone buzzing)
(camera clicking)
(phone buzzing)
(camera clicking)
(phone beeping)
(dramatic music)
(phone beeping)
(dramatic music)
- [Man] (indistinct) Avery.
- Hello?
(indistinct)
You are wearing a green jacket and a hoodie
and you are sat in a gray car.
Daniel, leave now.
(dramatic music)
(car engine roaring)
(dramatic music)
(Dan panting) (dramatic music)
- Breathe, breathe, breathe.
(Dan breathing loudly)
(slapping phone)
(door clicking)
(dramatic music)
This is getting weird.
(dramatic music)
(phone beeps)
So I'm supposed to trust you?
(phone beeping)
(dramatic music)
What the fuck is wrong with me?
Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!
(dramatic music)
(phone buzzing)
- [Man] Daniel, I know
this is all a bit too much
but please know that you can trust us.
- Who is this?
- [Man] Don't worry about that now.
We know about your
wife and daughter, Daniel,
your little investigation to
bring down the corporation.
Believe it or not, Daniel,
but we're on the same side.
- This isn't a game, I'm
trying to find out the truth.
- [Man] And you will. We will be in touch.
- Be in touch. What the
fuck does that mean?
Hello? Hello?
Fuck!
(door knocking)
Christ, what now?
(dramatic music)
(heart pounding)
Shit, it's you.
- Who else were you expecting?
(Dan sighs)
What's all this, Dan?
You haven't been drinking again, have you?
- What? No. Maybe a couple. Look...
- What? You expecting some
jealous husband or something?
I mean, why the hell
are you carrying a gun?
- Keep your fucking voice down, Sean.
(sighs) Look, I'm sorry.
It's just, I've had a bad day.
- Yeah, well thanks for
passing that on me, mate.
- Anyway, what are you
doing here knocking so loud?
- I just thought I'd pop round
to see how you were, okay.
See if everything was all right.
And who were you talking to?
- Who was I talking to?
- Well, when I knocked at the door,
you was panicking at someone.
And what's with the piece?
Is this all part of the investigation?
- Do you remember that
reporter I was telling you about?
He's dead.
- What do you mean he's dead?
- Dead. I mean, just before I met him.
I'm sure it's to do with Lifeline.
- (sighs) This again.
(sighs) Do you not think
you should back off from all this, Dan?
Look what it's doing to you.
What are you gonna do?
- I don't know,
but I know I'm not gonna stop.
- Good morning, Victor.
- Morning, Jane.
- I hope all is well with
you and your family.
Now tell me about the delays.
- We've had some technical problems.
- What kind of technical problems?
I haven't got time for this.
You know the score, Victor.
- One asset does not give enough power back
to the Central Bank for
each of the upgrades.
We need more allocated processing.
- Well, shut down two
assets for every upgrade.
- Two? Are you telling me that you want...
- Yes, Victor.
- People are starting to get suspicious
of some of the deaths as it is.
- Victor, if you can't do the job,
then I'm sure I can find
somebody just as capable as you.
This corporation doesn't
need any more mistakes.
Do you understand?
- Yes, Minister.
(dramatic music)
- Oh, and Victor, no more delays.
Good, boy.
- [Peter] You wanted to
see me. Mr. Harrington?
- Yes, Peter.
I want you to activate the Delta 2,
release the marketing videos,
we're going live from tomorrow morning.
- But with all due respect, sir,
what about the processing power?
We're still working on
ways to enhance that.
- [Aila] Afternoon, Peter.
- Release the assets
from one to two upgrades.
Well, what are you waiting for?
(dramatic music)
- Straight away, sir.
(dramatic music)
- [Narrator] Welcome to Delta 2,
the new health microchip from Lifeline.
This upgrade will afford
you greater protection
against more serious diseases and illness,
including most common cancers.
Through our intense
research and development,
we are now able to offer
you a better quality of life
without the worries of poor health.
Get your upgrade now.
Become a new, healthier you.
Lifeline, because life is precious.
- Since the new Delta 2 chip launch,
hundreds of thousands of
people have paid to have the chip
despite the cost involved.
Lifeline have become so overrun
they're now visiting
people in their own homes
to administer the injection.
(dramatic music)
- [Reporter] We go live now in London
for a statement read by member
of Parliament, Jane White.
- After the sudden shock resignation
from the Prime Minister,
I am announcing myself as a candidate.
We have seen another
increase deaths in recent weeks
and I'm going to make it my mission
to ensure that Lifeline chip
Delta 2 is affordable for all.
(dramatic music)
- Of course you are, Prime Minister.
(dramatic music)
I feel you'll be ready
for real (indistinct)
- Hi, can I get a coffee, please.
Thanks.
- Tess? Tess Wilson?
- Yeah.
- I thought it was you.
It's Daniel, our kids went
to the same school together.
- Daniel, hi.
- Anyway, how are you?
Are John and Pippa keeping well?
- Oh, they're long gone.
- What?
- Both, gone.
First John then Pippa, about a month later.
I blame myself.
I had to stop work
so we didn't have as much money coming in.
I tried to keep going, but
John knew that I was struggling,
so we left it at that.
I just miss them so much.
- I, I dunno what to say.
I mean, my daughter Holly
and Sam, they're gone too.
We never could afford the upgrade.
- I never even wanted
the chip, and I'm still here.
It should be me that's dead, not them.
- You never had the chip?
- No. You?
(heart pounding)
- No. Fuck!
- What?
- That's it. I, I knew it.
- Knew what?
- The first chip, there, there's
gotta be a problem with it.
That's why they're doing an upgrade.
They, they're trying to cover it up.
- Cover what up?
- I don't know, but I'm gonna find out.
(dramatic music)
Tess, that's my number, okay.
Call me tomorrow,
I think I might know
what happened to your husband and daughter.
Tess, make sure you
call me. It's important.
I, I just need to speak to
you. It's really important.
Can I just ask you about
your, your daughter?
Can I ask you about your uncle?
Hello, David?
It, it's really important.
Yeah, you don't know me,
but just a few questions.
Is that right? And how old was she?
I, yeah, I know this is difficult.
One last question,
did your husband have the
original chip or the upgrade?
(dramatic music)
I see, thank you.
I know everybody knows
That you can't stop it too long
Got to keep going
Don't really know where
the world is gonna go
But now everybody knows
That you can't stop...
(dramatic music)
(dramatic music)
(car engine humming)
- Tsk tsk, tsk tsk, tsk tsk.
(doors banging)
(dramatic music)
(punches thudding) (Dan groaning)
- Enough!
Mr. Avery, listen to me very carefully.
You don't know who or
what you are messing with
so don't go barking up that tree.
Do I make myself clear?
We may not be able to shut you down,
but as you can see,
I like doing things the old fashioned way.
No more warnings.
Get him up.
(Dan groaning)
(punches thudding)
(dramatic music)
(somber music)
- Daniel? Daniel?
Daniel, come on. Let's get you up.
Daniel.
(indistinct) (laughter)
- Dad, you need to get up now.
Dad, you need to (indistinct).
(machine grinding)
(laughter) (indistinct)
(indistinct) (somber music)
- Dad! Dad, wake up, Dad.
Dad!
(Dan moaning)
- Tess? Tess?
- Daniel, yes, it's me.
How are you feeling?
- (moaning) Oh, I've had better days.
What's going on? (groaning)
- Careful.
- (groaning) Yeah.
(groaning) No, I remember now.
- We're here to help you.
(sighs) Clearly they just
wanted to give you a warning.
When we found you, you
were in pretty bad shape.
- We?
- Yep. This is Connor, Doc, and JT.
We've been together a little while now,
and like you, we've been
trying to investigate Lifeline,
that's why we brought you here.
We need to try and get
someone on the inside.
When the time was right, we
were going to approach you,
but we had to make sure
that we could trust you.
- I'm, I'm not sure I follow.
- As individuals we have
suspected for a long time
that there's something
not adding up with Lifeline.
It wasn't until we met each other
that we knew or suspected
what the exact problem was.
- And, and what, what is it?
- You yourself found out the other day
while making those phone calls.
- We haven't had the first chip.
- Exactly.
- Like you, Daniel, we
have lost loved ones,
all of which did have the chip.
- But what I don't understand
is that the, the thing,
they keep up upgrading it
and I don't know anybody
that's died from those.
- It's 'cause they haven't.
Technology may have changed,
but the pull for greed and power hasn't.
- So why do people die randomly?
- Well, someone has to so
the upgrades can be activated.
Since the power restrictions worldwide
on processing and computing,
companies have struggled to innovate
as quickly as they did five, 10 years ago,
but Lifeline have worked out that problem.
They transfer the power
from one chip to another
to bridge that gap, when the old chip dies,
so does its host.
Our fear is that the latest upgrade,
which will earn them
billions, is very power hungry.
You're gonna have to look at
the increase of random deaths.
- Ah, hang on.
You said you wanted to
get someone on the inside.
- We do, but you have been compromised
and they know who you are.
- Which means they probably
won't hesitate to kill you.
- Why can't one of you do him?
- We could, but we need Connor here.
He's the only one who
can cultivate the virus.
I'm gathering the intel
and doing the recruiting,
and JT and Doc here have
both been compromised.
- He doesn't say a lot.
- He can't. Lifeline decided
to make an example of him.
Tongue removal was flavored
of the month back then.
You were lucky, they only
give you a bit of a beating.
- (groans) I don't feel very lucky.
Four.
- Four?
- [Dan] Four of you, that's the resistance?
- Most people get scared off,
worried about their families,
but we've got nothing to lose,
so there's no stopping a
force that's got nothing to lose,
even if it is just the four of us.
- Well...
- Come on.
(Dan groaning)
- [Man] All right?
- Make that five.
- [Tess] Do you want some
time to think it through?
- What is there to think
about? I've got no one.
They've taken everything from me,
so like you, I too have nothing to lose.
- Okay.
Well firstly, you need to
go home and get some rest.
Okay?
And get back in your routine
'cause they're gonna be watching you.
We need to give the
impression of normality.
Secondly, I need to work on the virus code.
We were able to collect signals
via a hacked network nearby,
and it's these signals
which change their packets
on a regular basis.
- Okay, with you so far.
- By reading and analyzing these,
I can write a code which
should give us access
to allow and upload to the controlling code
and expose them for what they really are.
- Whatever it takes.
(swelling music)
- Welcome aboard, Daniel.
(swelling music)
- Hello, stranger.
Haven't seen you for a few days,
thought you've been off with some new bird.
(chuckles) Looking at
the state of your face,
I'd say you was stuck in a
bedroom with a bit of rough.
Seriously, what's going on?
Coffee with two sugars, please mate.
You okay?
- Yeah, I'm fine. Just tired.
- Do you wanna start that again?
- Just sorting some stuff out in the flat,
fell over, bumped my head.
Stupid really.
- Are you sure you're all right?
I dunno, you just seem
me a little bit strange,
more than usual.
- Honestly, I'm fine.
It's just the anniversary of Holly's death.
- Oh yeah.
Yeah. Sorry, mate.
- Anyway, I've gotta
(indistinct) slow walk back.
- Oh, you walked here?
Listen, I, I'll give you
a lift to save your legs.
- I'm fine to walk home, Sean.
- No, I insist.
Come on, let's go.
Rain check on that coffee please, mate.
(mellow music)
Here we are, mate. - Thanks.
Are you not gonna invite me in?
I still need a coffee
or whatever you might have
stashed away up in there.
- Can I leave it I need to get some rest.
- Yeah, suit yourself.
I've meant to ask you, did that Tess bird
ever get in contact with you?
- No.
- No? It's a shame.
I thought yous two had a lot in common.
Well, you lose some
you win some, I suppose.
All right, you go and
get yourself some rest
and hopefully I'll see you
for a coffee during the week.
Yeah? All right, mate.
(door banging)
(dramatic music)
(door banging)
(dramatic music)
- That's it. No more.
(dramatic music)
(background chatter)
(dramatic music)
Hey, Sean!
- Are you all right?
- Yeah.
(knife slicing)
- Jesus! What the fucking
hell's wrong with you?
(dramatic music)
- What did Sam and Holly ever do to you?
- How do you.. I...
I've done... I've done... (mumbles)
- Don't try to lie to me.
You're part of all this.
I trusted you!
- Fuck you! Fuck you!
- I want you to feel like I
felt watching them slip away
and I could do nothing, just
like you can do nothing now.
That major artery I've cut,
it's gonna drain the life out of you.
(dramatic music)
(Sean moaning) (dramatic music)
(alarms blaring) (dramatic music)
(keys jingling)
(dog barking)
(dramatic music)
(cupboards thudding) (dramatic music)
(papers rustling)
(dramatic music)
(somber music)
(door thudding)
(somber music)
(door clanging)
(somber music)
- Nice to see you again.
Someone's been a busy boy.
- [Dan] Sean.
- [Man] Yeah, your friend.
- He's one of many
befrienders slotted into society
to monitor people like you and me.
Certainly difficult to spot.
Convincing, plausible, but thankfully
you saw something that didn't add up.
It wasn't the best of ideas
to get rid of him yet though.
- So what next?
- The bad news is that it means
we're gonna have to move
quicker than we thought.
His body hasn't been found
yet, but it won't be long,
so we move today.
- Any good news?
- Mm. Perhaps a little.
- Go on. Come on.
Victor may have given us the ideal window.
We've received information
that he's due to meet at
contact later this evening.
We don't know much,
only that it's at the
bank's industrial estate
on the east side.
He's used that location before
so we think we know what unit it will be.
- Think? And that's the
good news. Any plans?
- Down to the cloud now.
(dramatic music)
(keys clicking)
Right.
To activate this, you just
squeeze the casing twice, okay?
The internal sensor will then activate,
but whatever you do, do not activate
until you are less than 20 feet
within the distance of
the controlling computer,
which needs to be open and on.
Any unauthorized action out of range
could activate any of
their security systems.
(dramatic music)
- I come up here to think most of the time,
it takes me away from
reality once in a while.
Can't remember the last time
I showed anyone this place.
- Thank you for bringing me here.
- Well, at least we're not tracked up here.
Do you ever stop to think,
"How did I end up here?"
- Always.
- Everything seemed to make sense
when John and Pippa were in my life.
That's all I ever wanted,
a family of my own, grow old together,
watch our daughter have a promising future.
(somber music)
Now it's all gone.
(somber music)
Haven't thrown any of
their clothes or shoes away.
Just can't bear the thought
of their smell leaving the house.
Still have Pippa's room
exactly the way she
left it the day she died.
It's funny how time can
take something away from you
and you can be a
completely different person.
We all need something to fight for.
- For a new future.
- Whatever that might
be, but they're not in it.
Not anymore. (somber music)
- I had to sell my home, I
couldn't bear the memories.
Holly's first words, the first
steps, the birthday parties.
It's all too much, that's why I drank,
just trying to numb the
pain, but it did me no favors.
I think I can face the past
now without hitting the bottle.
There's a future for us, Tess.
- Pippa, Holly, John, and Sam,
would they want us to do this?
- We're different people now.
Probably not, but for now,
it's the only thing that makes sense.
(somber music)
(dramatic music)
(doors banging)
(dramatic music)
- Good evening, Minister.
- Is it? I've had a really shit day.
And as for your location choice,
it leaves a lot to be desired.
Let's get this over and done with
I've got a very important dinner later.
(lighter clicking)
- Have you got the list?
And the money?
- It's already in.
(dramatic music)
(phone camera clicking)
(dramatic music)
(phone pings)
Problems?
- Nothing I can't sort.
- Shall we?
(wood scraping)
- [Man] Go check it out.
(dramatic music)
- Darling, shall we dance?
(dramatic music)
- (laughs) Well, well, well, Mr. Avery,
fancy seeing you here.
Do you like the venue?
Bit like an old school reunion, isn't it?
- Ah, Daniel. Sean did say
you might be a problem.
Get our guest a chair,
let's make him comfortable.
(dramatic music)
Your handiwork, I assume.
Maybe we underestimated you.
Maybe a beating wasn't enough.
Maybe tongue removal
might have been more apt.
Oh, well, still time.
- You should have killed
me while you had the chance.
- Oh Daniel, we didn't want to,
we knew that you thought
that you were onto something
and we knew that you probably
would make some friends.
(slap thudding) (Dan groans)
Tell me, where do your new friends live?
- I have no idea what you're on about.
(slap thudding) (Dan groans)
- I think you do.
Connor, Tess, Doc, and that mutant.
You know exactly who I mean,
and you're gonna lead me to them.
You see, Daniel, life is for living
and low life's like you
don't deserve the resources of this earth.
You don't deserve the energy or the food.
Now, I know that you think
that this world should be for
everyone to live in harmony,
but it's not.
I've got news for you,
only the elite deserve the luxury of life.
Oh, (laughs) we'll need some
workers and some (indistinct)
to do the work, but you
overstepped the line.
- Victor, can we get on?
I'm getting you all
retired of this foreplay.
(bomb blasting)
- Go and check it out.
- Look, Victor, we're gonna come
and finish this business another day
when hopefully you
have your house in order.
(dramatic music)
(car engine humming) (dramatic music)
(metal clanging)
- You know, you are starting
to be a thorn in my side.
- Just a thorn? I'll have
to try harder next time.
(slap thudding) (Dan groaning)
- You know where they are,
you know where they operate from.
Tell me, and I might just let you live.
- Fuck you, you'll just kill me anyway.
- Probably.
(kick thudding)
(computer beeping)
Kill him.
- Mr. Avery...
(gun banging)
(dramatic music)
(kick thudding)
(dramatic music)
- Go. Go. - Are you okay? Are you okay?
- Okay. - Yeah. Okay.
(mumbling)
(gun banging) (man screams)
- (indistinct) Go! - Run!
(dramatic music) (gun banging)
(group screaming) (tires screeching)
(dramatic music) (guns banging)
- (indistinct) Go! Go! (dramatic music)
(gun banging) (dramatic music)
(man yelling) (dramatic music)
(gun banging) (dramatic music)
(dramatic music)
(gun banging) (dramatic music)
(man groaning) (dramatic music)
(dramatic music)
(dramatic music) (guns banging)
- Go! Go! (dramatic music)
(dramatic music) (guns banging)
(Dan groaning) (guns banging)
(dramatic music)
- Here's a message from Lifeline.
(kick thudding) (Dan groaning)
(man thudding)
(gun banging)
(Dan groaning)
(somber music)
- Dad! Dad, wake up, Dad!
Dad! Dad, wake up, Dad!
Dad! Dad, wake up, Dad!
- Daniel.
- Clear! Clear!
- Daniel!
Daniel, have you been shot?
Are you okay? - I'm all right.
- [Dan] Get this lump off me. (groaning)
- [Man] Let's go, come on.
(group groaning)
- [Man] Come on. Let's go.
Come on.
Are you all right?
- [Man] Come on.
(swelling music)
- Today, Victor Harrington,
with other influential figures,
was arrested for conspiracy
for blackmail and murder.
We are now about to go
across to Downing Street
for a live broadcast from Jane White.
- We are grateful that
this awful set of events
has been brought to a close.
And I promise to work steadfastly
so the citizens of this country
will be protected as much as they can be
from the plague of diseases
and the plague of humanity
that feeds on the vulnerable.
- Your time will come.