The Shepherd Code: Lapierre (2026) Movie Script
(dramatic orchestral music)
(dramatic electronic music)
[Alex] My name is Alex Lapierre.
Most people don't know that name.
To them, I'm just a shadow.
But in certain circles they
call me The Shepherd.
Not 'cause I serve people,
but 'cause I lead them to their end.
Quiet, fast. No mess.
I work for a guy named Danny Lewis.
He runs an agency so secret,
it doesn't even have a name,
no files, no records, just whispers.
When something or someone must disappear,
I am the one they call.
People think this kind
of life is glamorous,
guns, passports, fast cars, adrenaline.
But it's not.
It's lonely. It's brutal.
(phone buzzes)
Protocol 19, targeted elimination.
List of men who know too
much about the Edwards case.
Our primary target is protected and hunted.
We believe another assassin
is already on the move.
Remember the rules.
Pick up the list, quiet, confidential,
but be ready.
Someone might be trying to stop us.
Okay.
You can count on me.
Why do I keep doing it?
I ask myself that all the time.
Maybe for the money, maybe the thrill,
or maybe I'm just waiting for someone
to finally pull the trigger on me.
Maybe this is all I really know how to do.
(sensual electronic music)
Yeah, still feel you
Yeah, can't escape you
I have my orders, cold eyes on you
Eyes on the target,
heart locked up tight
But you always lived for the static
Turned my mission in a panic
I wasn't supposed to feel
But you cracked my steel defense
I let you pull me under
Now I'm drowning in this mess
Shooting off, yeah
Too close
Now your name's stitched into my heart
Protocol is dead inside my head
My heart rewrote the mission
And I'm dancing through the flames
Have a mission I remember
Your name
(glass cracks)
You all right, June?
(gentle electronic music)
Open it.
(paper rustles)
Are you serious?
I warned you,
but you choose to work
with that Tania woman.
Your loss.
I'm gonna be staying with Karen.
At least she makes time for me.
After everything I've done for you,
saving your brother from those gangsters,
paying off his gambling.
And so what?
You want a medal?
You do what you want.
You know my work.
I've been moving out while you're gone.
My brother will help me.
I'm very disappointed.
But I cannot say I'm keen
on being a widow by 40.
(Alex speaks French)
(June laughs)
(chair scrapes)
(June speaks French)
[Alex] Get outta here.
Sure. (Alex sighs)
(gentle hip-hop music)
What can I get you?
Whiskey, please.
[Bartender] All right.
How's it going, Shepherd?
Let me introduce you to
Max Carter, top-notch lawyer.
It's a pleasure to
meet you, Mr. Lapierre.
I have to make it quick.
I hate paperwork.
(scoffs) Relax.
My guy is solid.
I've got a reputation for being tough,
but this is just a formality.
(Alex chuckles)
I know guys like you.
More gangster than I am.
Trust me on this, Max gets things done.
I used to work for one of
the biggest firms in New York.
Now I run my own, helping
good people like yourself.
(laughs) Good people!
I think money is more your style.
Stop complaining.
It's gonna be fine.
I'd say one week for the separation,
a couple of months for the paperwork.
Great.
I'll be free during the time I get back.
There you go.
Now that's more like it.
Okay boys, let's drink to that.
To you, Mr. Lapierre. (Glasses clinks)
- Salud.
- Salud.
(dramatic electronic music)
Yeah, it's Chad.
Yeah.
Lapierre got the list.
Yeah, he's due in
France in a couple of days.
Someone named Edwards involved.
Good.
Very good.
That's all I got, I swear.
You're a valuable asset, Chad.
Being embedded in the rival organization
gives us a major advantage.
Remember, I'm the
boss now, but keep this up
and your future with
us will be very bright.
Tonight (upbeat electronic music)
I'll be loving
Alex, this is Mitch Goodman, my friend.
Yeah, you've mentioned him.
I've heard plenty
about you, Mr. Lapierre.
Not all of it good, I'm guessing.
No, no.
The name Shepherd carries
weight in our line of work.
People talk.
The list is in here.
Mrs. Edwards.
Now, she was recently
tied to a minor scandal.
She was visiting a politician.
It wasn't just personal.
She's a master manipulator.
I clean up the name?
Sounds more like Matt Daniel's job, right?
Matt Daniel's is retired.
And you, you seem to do
better when a woman's involved.
You be careful.
She uses charm like a
weapon and she's deadly.
She's dangerous, and it's
not just 'cause of the scandal.
She's attractive.
She knows how to pull the strings.
I neutralize threats,
and this time I will be her bodyguard?
Until further notice.
Stay focused.
There may still be a threat out there,
one we haven't seen yet.
Now you just do your part.
Lewis will keep me in the loop
until the loose ends need to be handled.
I will follow the protocol.
No worries. (Glasses clink)
(dramatic electronic music)
Alex,
thank you for your help.
It was nothing.
Tony was a good man.
And yet you still
haven't found his killer.
We'll find him.
Dumont died in his own car alone,
rigged to explode.
Alex here is doing everything
he can and you know that.
It wasn't Dumont.
It was somebody from the Widows,
somebody wearing a biker's jacket.
It just wasn't a random murder.
And you've gotta avenge him.
A promise is a promise.
I'll find him.
Well, I'm not gonna be
able to rest until you do.
Dan will investigate while I'm gone.
You can count on me, Diana.
You know every day
without Tony, it's hell.
Especially for me and my daughter.
Yeah, you have to take care
of your daughter first, okay?
I know.
I chose to love a professional killer,
but I have the two of you.
And you're the Shepherd,
so you have to avenge his death.
Please.
Come on, I'll walk you out.
It's not the safest place to be right now.
Alex, bring me some good news.
(lock clicks)
Hey, what's going on?
What are you doing?
I'm sorry.
Wait, wait, what, what happened to you?
I'm sorry.
What happened to you?
What's going on?
- Where's Tony?
- It was a trap.
- Where's Tony?
- Fucking trap!
- Where's Tony?
- He's fucking dead.
What? What?
No, this isn't happening.
No, no! You're supposed to be the best!
No, no!
No, no, no!
This isn't, this isn't happening.
No, no, no!
(sobs) What am what am I supposed to do?
No, no, no.
You can't, no!
Tony!
You can't really
love in this line of work.
You try and people get hurt or worse,
(dramatic electronic music)
So you stop trying.
You stop feeling it.
You become the weapon they want you to be.
But I chose this life.
I take this contract, then I'm out.
Maybe I'll disappear to the Caribbean
or somewhere quiet in the south of France.
I don't know.
I've seen so die, and some by my hand.
But it's just a job, nothing personal.
It's to make me (wind rushing)
To save you, my love
It's to make me
To save you, my love
Don't you pray for me
He can't save us, my love
Don't you pray for me
[Lewis] Pull over, Dan, I
gotta make a private phone call.
He can't save us, my love
I've made peace with my demons
- Got it down to a science.
- Don't take too long.
Ah, man.
What a piece of work, that June.
Divorcing you because of your job?
Didn't stop her from enjoying
your money, though. (Scoffs)
I need you to keep an eye on her.
What, you jealous she's seeing someone?
No, she can do what
she want with her a body.
It's not that.
There's a guy asking me
so many question about me.
He got a tattoo on his hand.
He didn't approach her directly, did he?
No, Karen spotted him.
But June can be in danger.
I'm on it.
I'll stay close, quiet, outta sight.
If anything happens, I'll know what to do.
Don't tell Lewis. Not yet.
What, you don't trust him?
Not yet.
This guy reeks of betrayal.
You still have Max
Carter, his lawyer friend.
He plays it straight.
With enough money, anyone can be bought.
Hey, man, you're right.
Love you, brother.
Who is he talking to over there?
- Helen, his wife, probably.
- Yeah.
Oh, man.
(dramatic electronic music)
Hey, Lucas!
Hey, what's going on man?
We've gotta get out of here.
Don't you ever feel excited
the moment you feel they're slipping away?
The fuck is wrong with you?
We haven't got time
for your fucking fetishes.
- Let's go.
- No, no, no.
I am in charge!
In charge, with your fucking dick
- in your hand?
- I am in charge!
With your fucking dick in your hand?
- Let's go!
- Yeah!
Yeah. (Pants)
(pistol clacks)
You're late.
[Lewis] How'd you know it was me?
Smell. (Lewis laughs)
Just don't fall for Ms. Edwards' traps.
I know the rules.
[Lewis] I hope so.
Then why me?
Because you are our best agent.
Yeah, but Daniels is good too.
And I need somebody
who won't get off obsessed with a woman
like Daniels would.
When it comes to a woman,
you know how to handle them.
And you won't let things get outta control.
Do you think I'm a robot?
I have emotion.
I know.
I need you on this case.
We're late.
(wind whooshing)
(dramatic electronic music continues)
Thanks for coming, Joey.
I give you my word, man.
You know why I'm here.
I need your help.
I'm listening.
I know you are fast, discreet.
I've got the list of names to target.
They need to go down cleanly,
but more importantly, I
need you behind my back.
Got it.
Shadow mode activated.
And Lewis, he in on this?
No, Lewis doesn't
like this kind of mission.
I'm the only one who can handle it.
Don't worry.
You can count on me.
I'm here if you need backup.
Matt Daniels is retired.
I don't want to ruin his little paradise.
Classic Daniels, shows,
whiskey and woman.
He'll die with a smile on his face.
Could be worse way to go.
Where to boss?
My hotel, and then I have
to finish this contract fast.
As always, fast,
efficient, Shepherd style.
Thanks.
I'll be your shadow.
Perfect. (Engine revs)
Call Lewis back.
I need double protection.
I know, but I just need
more than just a bodyguard.
I don't know what's happening to me.
Look, I didn't know that
this scandal would go
all the way so far.
If their shepherd doesn't finish the job...
(dramatic electronic music continues)
(intense electronic
music) (gangster shouting)
(gangster chokes)
Good night, asshole.
(subdued electronic music)
Yeah, it's James.
It's been a week now. I've held up my end.
Where's the payment.
[Boss] Mr. James, I was
beginning to wonder if you'd call.
You are patient man or a desperate one.
I gave you the access code.
Charm's entire vault is open because of me.
It wasn't bloody easy mate.
I need to know you're holding
up your side of the deal.
[Boss] Of course, but
you trusted me, right?
After what you did to your own people,
trust is a tricky thing, don't you think?
I don't have a choice.
I burned every fucking
bridge I had for this.
I'm not walking away empty handed.
[Boss] Relax, Mr. James.
You'll get what you were promised.
600,000, untraceable.
New name, new start.
Very soon.
You better mean that.
'cause if this was all for nothing
[Boss] Is that a threat?
You did your part.
Now do what you're told.
Lay low, stay quiet and wait.
Trusted the devil,
better hope he delivers.
(latch clicks)
(paper rustling)
You took your time.
I hope it is the right guy.
But the only way to find out
You get the wrong guy.
I swear I'm not the one you think.
That's him.
Wait, wait.
You don't have to do this.
I, I've got a lot of money.
A lot of it.
I walk, I disappear.
You never hear from me again.
It's not about money.
It's, it's always about money.
Not this time.
Kill this bitch.
No. Please, please!
Please, I got family.
Kids.
Don't do this. (Gun fires)
(water splashing)
Hi.
(dramatic electronic
music) (James grunting)
Come on. Come on.
Feels good.
(water burbling)
(dramatic electronic music)
Fuck you.
Fuck you, guy! (Spits)
[Alex] Good night, fucker.
(water burbling)
(subdued electronic music)
I didn't know that guy.
Just like I didn't know the others.
Maybe that's the point.
No connection, no guilt.
Just another name crossed off the list.
People think I don't
feel anything. (Laughs)
The truth is, I feel everything.
I just push it down
so I can finish the job.
You're not the fun type, right?
I don't like your jokes.
You should.
They kill.
Like your subtlety.
Listen up. I'm in charge, got it?
We find Lapierre, I kill him.
Then we go for Tania Edwards.
You mean I kill Lapierre.
(laughs) In your dreams, kid.
I'll be quick.
I'll be real quick.
Just like that guy in the restroom?
Oh God, that one was so good.
Okay, here's the plan.
You head for North Beach.
The last one on Lapierre's list is there.
We've got the lead.
Yeah? I gotta walk to North Beach.
Yeah.
- Seriously, walk all the way.
- Yeah!
Liberties, mate.
What did you say?
[Lukas] I said fucking liberties, mate.
All right.
(pistol clacks)
(phone ringing)
Hello?
Nothing to report for now.
I think Chad left Los Angeles for London.
He couldn't have a
take a vacation in Hawaii?
That's too much to ask.
Hey, listen, Lewis said
that there's a chance
that there's bounty hunter after you.
They're trying to stop you
from completing your mission.
I always have a plan. You know, right?
That's the Shepherd I know.
Keep an eye on June, please.
[Alex] We'll stay in touch.
(Dan sighs)
(rifle clicks)
(gangster grunting)
I don't know you.
What the hell do you want?
Do you know the brains, chump?
Yeah.
So you are on my list.
Go to hell! (Spits)
I don't snitch.
Who's behind it?
One last question.
I would rather die.
We all die one day.
We are already dead.
Don't you get it?
We are dangerous.
(gun clacks) (gangster whimpers)
[Alex] So am I.
(gun fires) (gangster sputters)
(upbeat electronic music)
(punching bag thudding)
(upbeat electronic music continues)
(metal rattling)
(upbeat electronic music continues)
(rubber thudding)
(punching bag thudding) (metal rattling)
(cars rumbling)
What?
Jesus, you scared the hell out of me.
If I wanted to kill you,
you'd already be dead.
Yeah, thank God it's you.
The city becomes a goddam war zone.
Bounty hunters everywhere.
People are dying for naught.
I hope you have something worth my time.
Ah, there's a pub nearby.
We can talk and play pool.
(pool balls clacking)
(gentle electronic music)
Now it's all smoke in the air
That's how you shoot, Shepherd?
I haven't played in a while.
It's too quiet these
days. It's over now
This kind of silence never lasts.
I can't pretend
Something strange is happening.
Just like the Widows have ghosts.
Someone is acting and
operating just like them.
Then stop stalling.
What do you have for me?
(pool balls clacking)
I know about Dumont's death,
but I heard whispers about a man.
And the man might be here
just for revenge for the Widows.
Oh, that was way too clean. Too easy.
Hmm.
I know an old saying, Chinese, I think.
Dead don't come back, but
their spirit finds a new host.
Maybe it already has.
Watch your back, Shepherd.
Watch your back.
Whoever he is, he's not playing games.
(pool balls clacking)
I'm counting on it.
I will be ready.
(pool balls clacking)
Ah,
there's a lot of wild cards for the moment
just trying to grab the
rest of the business.
No loyalty, just ambition.
(pool balls clacking)
It's getting ugly, very ugly.
(pool balls clacking)
Let them come.
I'll be ready.
Huh?
You should do what Daniels did, disappear.
New face, new name, new start.
(pool balls clacking)
(urine splattering)
- Oi!
- Hey, fuck!
Stop scaring the horses.
Watch where you're pointing that thing!
You scared the shit out of me.
You pissed on me.
(suspenseful electronic music)
That's what you deserve.
What's up?
Next time, I'm the
one that kills him. Got it?
I'm the boss. I get to decide!
You look rattled.
You're scared of this guy?
No, yes, maybe. No.
Do you even know who you're talking about?
If you're scared, change careers.
That's not the point. We'll take him out.
But the guy's got a reputation.
He's a fucking legend.
Legend my ass.
Just a man, bleeds like the rest of us.
All right, Shepherd's killed more people
than you and me combined.
Do you get that?
We kill Lapierre, we grab the cash,
we kill Tania Edwards.
Are we good?
We're good. (Subdued electronic music)
Thank for your help.
I need to finish my mission alone now.
I am going to the north.
I need to rent a car.
I'll be there for you.
Thank you so much.
(engine revs)
I fucking hate all this hide and seek.
Let me tell you something
about that Shepherd guy
I heard once he ripped
a Dumont guy's eyes out.
Nice.
Nice?
Me, I once ripped a guy's balls off.
No, no, you don't do that.
I fed it to him as well.
- What?
- Mm.
Hey, be careful.
Maybe he's gonna rip yours off next.
We'll see.
I'd like to send him try.
I'd like to see that too.
(laughs) Come on.
(dramatic electronic music)
(engine rumbling)
(dramatic electronic music continues)
Was that quick enough for you?
Not bad.
You could do better.
- Lukas, get the fuck out now.
(intense electronic music) (guns firing)
(gun firing)
(pistol clicks)
Come on.
Lapierre, come out now.
There's no way out.
Where is he?
What a dump.
We need to find him, and fast.
If we don't, we're gonna get
another problem on our hands.
I can feel it, you're scared.
I'm not afraid of anyone or anything.
Okay?
The only thing I'm afraid of is
answering to somebody else.
Answering to who?
Take your money and do your fucking job.
All right?
We'll take that bastard out.
Then we take that bitch Edwards too.
Understood?
Let's go. (Grass crunching)
There's no other way. (Dog barking)
He has to go through here.
We're gonna ambush him here.
(panel thumps)
Lapierre, stop hiding,
you son of a bitch!
Come and get me, motherfucker!
(intense electronic music) (guns firing)
Be a man!
Show me what your reputation's worth.
I'm gonna save a bullet for your head!
(gun firing) (panel tearing)
(wood rustling)
[The Ghost] Fuck!
(rooster crowing)
(intense electronic music)
(Alex shouts)
Gotcha.
That was easy.
(hammer clicks)
(Lukas grunting) (intense electronic music)
This is the end of the line, Shepherd.
Soon your name will be an echo of the past.
The night is for dreaming.
Move.
Woo! (Laughs)
Man, look at you now.
On your knees.
Oh man, this is going to be a good one.
Oh, I'll kill Ms. Edwards,
but first I'm gonna watch you die. (Laughs)
Maybe even snap a selfie.
I could tell you more, but
man, this is strictly business.
I'm gonna grab the cash and then I'm gone.
But I'm the best now,
motherfucker. (Laughs)
What do you want from me?
This isn't my revenge.
What if I told you the
dead can return, huh?
You watch too many movies.
You did this for glory.
They looked like you. (Shouts) (gun fires)
(The Ghost grunting)
(intense electronic music)
(The Ghost gasping)
Oh, oh, yeah!
(The Ghost gasps)
(Alex grunts) (neck snaps)
(wind chime rattling)
Lewis, I took care of the threat.
Can you tell me about crazy
guy, long hair, leather jacket?
(Alex grunts)
Guy, long hair, leather jacket.
You remembered him, not me?
Upsetting.
You hit pretty hard.
Not enough to take me down.
(intense electronic music)
(hits thudding)
(scoffs) That reputation
of yours isn't holding up
very well, mate. (Alex panting)
(intense electronic music continues)
(panel clangs)
(Lukas groans and sputters)
And now I hit hard enough, bitch?
(blows thud)
(dramatic electronic music)
(birds chirping)
(subdued electronic music)
(water flowing)
(Alex sputters)
(engine rumbling)
You're Alex?
I'm Alex.
Tania Edwards.
Follow me.
Oh, you have to change your shoes.
We will have to run probably.
Okay.
A real James Bond.
I feel safe already.
I want to make sure everything is safe.
A drink?
Let me remind you of the rules.
No seduction, no
alcohol during the mission.
I'm here to protect you,
not to be your escort boy.
You are not funny, are you?
I will make sure the danger is behind.
Nothing is over yet.
Wonderful, Mr. No Sense of Humor.
Hey, no internet.
I don't want you to be tracked, understand?
Good.
You should have had everything ready,
no stops, no arguments.
These guys are not amateurs, Tania.
They are professional killers.
Are you some kind of saint?
I'm paying you to keep me breathing, okay?
If I'm dead, your money's just paper.
Good thing I swept the car.
The other one was a spotlight.
Look, I just need my files.
They're just upstairs, locked safe.
Please.
Your files won't matter
if you're bleeding out in the lobby.
They're after you right now.
They won't kill me in daylight, I'm sure.
Please, one second,
Please.
It's not daylight.
They will do whatever they want.
Let's go.
(intense electronic music) Go, go!
(gun firing) (gangster grunts)
(gangster shouting)
(gangster grunts)
(dramatic electronic music)
Calm down.
Calm down. Follow my rules.
I'm so scared, Alex.
Everything is gonna be all right.
(dog barking)
Go grab your things.
We can't stay here.
Why? This is my place.
Because you know where you live.
Go back to the hotel.
Again?
The threat is not over yet.
This is getting out of hand.
In this kind of work,
death is only the reward.
This is not reassuring.
It's lovely here.
It's Lewis' secret apartment
when he comes to Paris with his wife.
I'm the only one with a key.
The gangster hideout. Charming.
Well, not so secret anymore.
Make yourself at home.
You're safe here.
I'm starving.
There is a nice place just down the street.
Hey, you wanna get spotted?
I cook.
Do you even know how?
Guess I'll find out.
Hopefully it won't kill you.
Okay. Okay.
(gentle piano music)
(gentle piano music continues)
Are you married?
Just got divorced.
Why?
You ask a lot of questions.
Mr. Mystery.
She fell in love with a woman.
Wow.
You turn women gay now?
No, I just run everything.
This life doesn't leave
room for anyone else.
I screw up.
The chicken is all right.
A little bit too salty though.
Like you're trying to cover something up?
(laughs) Maybe I am.
At least it's edible.
Hmm?
I can keep hiding, Alex. (Sighs)
I didn't do anything wrong.
I feel like a prisoner in a prison cell.
It's not fair.
Just hold on a little bit longer.
It's almost over,
and you will own your life again.
Do you know what I want now?
To go dancing.
(albums clacking)
(gear whirring)
(upbeat dance music)
Do you dance?
[Alex] No.
Come on.
Come on!
(upbeat dance music continues)
(upbeat dance music continues)
How does it feel to kill a man?
It's something you
don't want to understand.
Believe me. (Tania laughs)
I broke the protocol.
Screw the protocol.
Just between us.
(upbeat dance music continues)
Breakfast, my love.
(gentle electronic music)
Hey, good morning.
[Tania] Hi.
Mm, so cute.
Tania, we can't keep doing this.
I know, Alex, but I
can't stop my feelings.
And this connection between us is,
is too strong.
I was supposed to protect you,
not fall in love with you.
It put's everything at risk.
But I never asked for this,
and I never wanted
to fall in love with you.
And you know
that feelings doesn't always
follow the rules, my love.
We have to be rational, Tania.
My duty is to protect you.
I'm afraid I can't be
focused on my mission.
I understand the risks, Alex, but
living a life without you is just,
I just can't.
I can't lose you, Tania.
I will do anything to protect you.
Yeah.
Then do what it takes,
my love, to protect me.
Do everything.
But I cannot lose you.
(dramatic electronic music)
(dramatic electronic music continues)
(dramatic electronic music continues)
(intense electronic music)
All right, that's it.
(Alex and gangster grunting)
(explosion booms)
(Alex gasping) (subdued piano music)
Fuck!
Fuck!
(phone ringing)
Dan, I'm listening.
(dramatic electronic music)
The bomber used to work
for Dumont a long time ago,
but I found him.
Let me handle it.
I will take care personally.
You cut your beard?
Yeah. I had to.
My mission is over.
Didn't expect anything
less from you, Shepherd.
I guess it means then
you finally punch out? Hm?
No, I didn't finish it.
She's dead because I broke the rules.
[Victor] Even the best fall.
Doesn't mean they stayed down.
I crossed the line, and
now that's not going back.
[Victor] This world
doesn't forgive sentiment,
and you know that.
She wasn't just a client.
She reminded me there
are still light in this world.
We've made a lot of
noise taking down the ghost.
People are talking.
They're watching.
I don't even know who he was.
Was coming for us like someone sent him.
Mm-mm.
The Ghost didn't freelance.
He was a high level, black ops adjacent.
Very few people could
have pulled his strings.
Then give me name, lead, anything.
You want info?
Talk to Matt Daniels.
He used to run The Ghost's
fights when he was active.
Now he's out.
Off the grid.
Already figured Dan
has got the lead in LA.
I'm heading there in two days.
Oh, careful. Huh?
You're not in a
sanctioned mission anymore.
That's all I've got left.
What gonna happen when it's over?
When you finally burn through
all the names, all the places?
Maybe I burn with it, but not yet.
This world is a meat grinder,
and I'm thinking about walking away
before it grinds the rest of me down.
Then walk. If you still can.
(Victor sighs)
Good luck, Shepherd.
Don't let The Ghost pull you under.
I won't, but I'll make damn sure
they will remember my name.
(dramatic electronic music)
To you.
To me, to us.
If anything happened
to you, I couldn't bear it.
I'd be restless.
You be careful.
She uses charm like a
weapon, and she's deadly.
Matt Daniels is retired.
You seem to do better
when a woman's involved.
(The Ghost groans)
(Lukas grunts)
Alex.
Why you here, Diana?
It's dangerous.
Well, well, I know, I just,
I have to take care of Tony
with or without you.
(subdued electronic music)
I gotta avenge him.
I told you I would help.
But being here, you take
a risk you can't afford.
They burned him alive.
In the morgue,
the doctors had to do a
DNA test just to find out
who he was.
They couldn't recognize him.
I can't.
I just, I can't.
You'll have to live with it. I'm sorry.
I will send Joey Cobra.
He will escort you to keep you safe.
Okay. Okay.
Thank you. Thank you for understanding.
I have unfinished business.
Phoenix will rise from the ashes.
I will be restless.
Yeah. Well, I know.
I just don't want anything
happen to you, so,
so be safe, all right.
We can't forget the past.
Yeah, well, Lewis can't find out
anything about this.
You know, the vengeance part.
I don't think it's a good idea.
I don't care about what Lewis thinks.
He should've given intel about The Ghost.
Now it's personal.
Thank you.
Thank you.
(gentle jazz music)
[Alex] Louis warned me.
I broke the rules. I messed up.
I thought I could handle it,
thought I could protect you
and still feel something.
But I was wrong.
I let my guard down.
I got too close.
I acted human.
Tania, you trusted me.
I was supposed to keep you
safe, but I made a mistake.
They saw it. They used it.
One little crack. That's all it took.
Whoever set the bomb,
whoever is beyond this,
they think they got away with it.
They think that I'll just
move on like always.
But this time it's different.
This time it's personal.
I promise you, Tania, I'll find them,
and I'll make them pay slowly,
one by one,
no rules, no mercy, no protocol.
This time they're the ones getting buried.
(upbeat electronic music)
(gravel crunches)
(gun fires)
(dramatic electronic music)
Yeah, still feel you
Yeah, can't escape you
I have my orders, cold eyes on you
Eyes on the target,
heart locked up tight
But you always lived for the static
Turned my mission in a panic
I wasn't supposed to feel
But you cracked my steel defense
I let you pull me under
Now I'm drowning in this mess
Shooting off, yeah
Too close
Now your name's stitched into my heart
Protocol is dead inside my head
My heart rewrote the mission
And I'm dancing through the flames
Have a mission I remember
Your name
Yeah
I was there to save you
But I let you slip away
I was there to save you
But they ran over my way
Dies in my arms
Now I carry your name
I was there to save you
My biggest love became my biggest pain
My love, my pain
Reliving every second
Feel stuck on repeat
Every step I didn't take
Every word I didn't speak
Was I your shield or your assassin
Your savior or your foe
I blurred the lines
and watched you fall
From my hands you slipped away
You know, but I
Crossed the line to your foe
Now your name's burned into my sadness
Echos filling up
Fuck my life
Seeing every failure
Your shadow left behind
Your shadow behind mine
Still feel it in my mind
I was there to save you
But I let you slip away
Betrayal was a failure
It was left under my way
Dies in my arms
Now I can't reopen the wound
I was your protector
But my love became your pain
Your pain
(dramatic electronic music)
[Alex] My name is Alex Lapierre.
Most people don't know that name.
To them, I'm just a shadow.
But in certain circles they
call me The Shepherd.
Not 'cause I serve people,
but 'cause I lead them to their end.
Quiet, fast. No mess.
I work for a guy named Danny Lewis.
He runs an agency so secret,
it doesn't even have a name,
no files, no records, just whispers.
When something or someone must disappear,
I am the one they call.
People think this kind
of life is glamorous,
guns, passports, fast cars, adrenaline.
But it's not.
It's lonely. It's brutal.
(phone buzzes)
Protocol 19, targeted elimination.
List of men who know too
much about the Edwards case.
Our primary target is protected and hunted.
We believe another assassin
is already on the move.
Remember the rules.
Pick up the list, quiet, confidential,
but be ready.
Someone might be trying to stop us.
Okay.
You can count on me.
Why do I keep doing it?
I ask myself that all the time.
Maybe for the money, maybe the thrill,
or maybe I'm just waiting for someone
to finally pull the trigger on me.
Maybe this is all I really know how to do.
(sensual electronic music)
Yeah, still feel you
Yeah, can't escape you
I have my orders, cold eyes on you
Eyes on the target,
heart locked up tight
But you always lived for the static
Turned my mission in a panic
I wasn't supposed to feel
But you cracked my steel defense
I let you pull me under
Now I'm drowning in this mess
Shooting off, yeah
Too close
Now your name's stitched into my heart
Protocol is dead inside my head
My heart rewrote the mission
And I'm dancing through the flames
Have a mission I remember
Your name
(glass cracks)
You all right, June?
(gentle electronic music)
Open it.
(paper rustles)
Are you serious?
I warned you,
but you choose to work
with that Tania woman.
Your loss.
I'm gonna be staying with Karen.
At least she makes time for me.
After everything I've done for you,
saving your brother from those gangsters,
paying off his gambling.
And so what?
You want a medal?
You do what you want.
You know my work.
I've been moving out while you're gone.
My brother will help me.
I'm very disappointed.
But I cannot say I'm keen
on being a widow by 40.
(Alex speaks French)
(June laughs)
(chair scrapes)
(June speaks French)
[Alex] Get outta here.
Sure. (Alex sighs)
(gentle hip-hop music)
What can I get you?
Whiskey, please.
[Bartender] All right.
How's it going, Shepherd?
Let me introduce you to
Max Carter, top-notch lawyer.
It's a pleasure to
meet you, Mr. Lapierre.
I have to make it quick.
I hate paperwork.
(scoffs) Relax.
My guy is solid.
I've got a reputation for being tough,
but this is just a formality.
(Alex chuckles)
I know guys like you.
More gangster than I am.
Trust me on this, Max gets things done.
I used to work for one of
the biggest firms in New York.
Now I run my own, helping
good people like yourself.
(laughs) Good people!
I think money is more your style.
Stop complaining.
It's gonna be fine.
I'd say one week for the separation,
a couple of months for the paperwork.
Great.
I'll be free during the time I get back.
There you go.
Now that's more like it.
Okay boys, let's drink to that.
To you, Mr. Lapierre. (Glasses clinks)
- Salud.
- Salud.
(dramatic electronic music)
Yeah, it's Chad.
Yeah.
Lapierre got the list.
Yeah, he's due in
France in a couple of days.
Someone named Edwards involved.
Good.
Very good.
That's all I got, I swear.
You're a valuable asset, Chad.
Being embedded in the rival organization
gives us a major advantage.
Remember, I'm the
boss now, but keep this up
and your future with
us will be very bright.
Tonight (upbeat electronic music)
I'll be loving
Alex, this is Mitch Goodman, my friend.
Yeah, you've mentioned him.
I've heard plenty
about you, Mr. Lapierre.
Not all of it good, I'm guessing.
No, no.
The name Shepherd carries
weight in our line of work.
People talk.
The list is in here.
Mrs. Edwards.
Now, she was recently
tied to a minor scandal.
She was visiting a politician.
It wasn't just personal.
She's a master manipulator.
I clean up the name?
Sounds more like Matt Daniel's job, right?
Matt Daniel's is retired.
And you, you seem to do
better when a woman's involved.
You be careful.
She uses charm like a
weapon and she's deadly.
She's dangerous, and it's
not just 'cause of the scandal.
She's attractive.
She knows how to pull the strings.
I neutralize threats,
and this time I will be her bodyguard?
Until further notice.
Stay focused.
There may still be a threat out there,
one we haven't seen yet.
Now you just do your part.
Lewis will keep me in the loop
until the loose ends need to be handled.
I will follow the protocol.
No worries. (Glasses clink)
(dramatic electronic music)
Alex,
thank you for your help.
It was nothing.
Tony was a good man.
And yet you still
haven't found his killer.
We'll find him.
Dumont died in his own car alone,
rigged to explode.
Alex here is doing everything
he can and you know that.
It wasn't Dumont.
It was somebody from the Widows,
somebody wearing a biker's jacket.
It just wasn't a random murder.
And you've gotta avenge him.
A promise is a promise.
I'll find him.
Well, I'm not gonna be
able to rest until you do.
Dan will investigate while I'm gone.
You can count on me, Diana.
You know every day
without Tony, it's hell.
Especially for me and my daughter.
Yeah, you have to take care
of your daughter first, okay?
I know.
I chose to love a professional killer,
but I have the two of you.
And you're the Shepherd,
so you have to avenge his death.
Please.
Come on, I'll walk you out.
It's not the safest place to be right now.
Alex, bring me some good news.
(lock clicks)
Hey, what's going on?
What are you doing?
I'm sorry.
Wait, wait, what, what happened to you?
I'm sorry.
What happened to you?
What's going on?
- Where's Tony?
- It was a trap.
- Where's Tony?
- Fucking trap!
- Where's Tony?
- He's fucking dead.
What? What?
No, this isn't happening.
No, no! You're supposed to be the best!
No, no!
No, no, no!
This isn't, this isn't happening.
No, no, no!
(sobs) What am what am I supposed to do?
No, no, no.
You can't, no!
Tony!
You can't really
love in this line of work.
You try and people get hurt or worse,
(dramatic electronic music)
So you stop trying.
You stop feeling it.
You become the weapon they want you to be.
But I chose this life.
I take this contract, then I'm out.
Maybe I'll disappear to the Caribbean
or somewhere quiet in the south of France.
I don't know.
I've seen so die, and some by my hand.
But it's just a job, nothing personal.
It's to make me (wind rushing)
To save you, my love
It's to make me
To save you, my love
Don't you pray for me
He can't save us, my love
Don't you pray for me
[Lewis] Pull over, Dan, I
gotta make a private phone call.
He can't save us, my love
I've made peace with my demons
- Got it down to a science.
- Don't take too long.
Ah, man.
What a piece of work, that June.
Divorcing you because of your job?
Didn't stop her from enjoying
your money, though. (Scoffs)
I need you to keep an eye on her.
What, you jealous she's seeing someone?
No, she can do what
she want with her a body.
It's not that.
There's a guy asking me
so many question about me.
He got a tattoo on his hand.
He didn't approach her directly, did he?
No, Karen spotted him.
But June can be in danger.
I'm on it.
I'll stay close, quiet, outta sight.
If anything happens, I'll know what to do.
Don't tell Lewis. Not yet.
What, you don't trust him?
Not yet.
This guy reeks of betrayal.
You still have Max
Carter, his lawyer friend.
He plays it straight.
With enough money, anyone can be bought.
Hey, man, you're right.
Love you, brother.
Who is he talking to over there?
- Helen, his wife, probably.
- Yeah.
Oh, man.
(dramatic electronic music)
Hey, Lucas!
Hey, what's going on man?
We've gotta get out of here.
Don't you ever feel excited
the moment you feel they're slipping away?
The fuck is wrong with you?
We haven't got time
for your fucking fetishes.
- Let's go.
- No, no, no.
I am in charge!
In charge, with your fucking dick
- in your hand?
- I am in charge!
With your fucking dick in your hand?
- Let's go!
- Yeah!
Yeah. (Pants)
(pistol clacks)
You're late.
[Lewis] How'd you know it was me?
Smell. (Lewis laughs)
Just don't fall for Ms. Edwards' traps.
I know the rules.
[Lewis] I hope so.
Then why me?
Because you are our best agent.
Yeah, but Daniels is good too.
And I need somebody
who won't get off obsessed with a woman
like Daniels would.
When it comes to a woman,
you know how to handle them.
And you won't let things get outta control.
Do you think I'm a robot?
I have emotion.
I know.
I need you on this case.
We're late.
(wind whooshing)
(dramatic electronic music continues)
Thanks for coming, Joey.
I give you my word, man.
You know why I'm here.
I need your help.
I'm listening.
I know you are fast, discreet.
I've got the list of names to target.
They need to go down cleanly,
but more importantly, I
need you behind my back.
Got it.
Shadow mode activated.
And Lewis, he in on this?
No, Lewis doesn't
like this kind of mission.
I'm the only one who can handle it.
Don't worry.
You can count on me.
I'm here if you need backup.
Matt Daniels is retired.
I don't want to ruin his little paradise.
Classic Daniels, shows,
whiskey and woman.
He'll die with a smile on his face.
Could be worse way to go.
Where to boss?
My hotel, and then I have
to finish this contract fast.
As always, fast,
efficient, Shepherd style.
Thanks.
I'll be your shadow.
Perfect. (Engine revs)
Call Lewis back.
I need double protection.
I know, but I just need
more than just a bodyguard.
I don't know what's happening to me.
Look, I didn't know that
this scandal would go
all the way so far.
If their shepherd doesn't finish the job...
(dramatic electronic music continues)
(intense electronic
music) (gangster shouting)
(gangster chokes)
Good night, asshole.
(subdued electronic music)
Yeah, it's James.
It's been a week now. I've held up my end.
Where's the payment.
[Boss] Mr. James, I was
beginning to wonder if you'd call.
You are patient man or a desperate one.
I gave you the access code.
Charm's entire vault is open because of me.
It wasn't bloody easy mate.
I need to know you're holding
up your side of the deal.
[Boss] Of course, but
you trusted me, right?
After what you did to your own people,
trust is a tricky thing, don't you think?
I don't have a choice.
I burned every fucking
bridge I had for this.
I'm not walking away empty handed.
[Boss] Relax, Mr. James.
You'll get what you were promised.
600,000, untraceable.
New name, new start.
Very soon.
You better mean that.
'cause if this was all for nothing
[Boss] Is that a threat?
You did your part.
Now do what you're told.
Lay low, stay quiet and wait.
Trusted the devil,
better hope he delivers.
(latch clicks)
(paper rustling)
You took your time.
I hope it is the right guy.
But the only way to find out
You get the wrong guy.
I swear I'm not the one you think.
That's him.
Wait, wait.
You don't have to do this.
I, I've got a lot of money.
A lot of it.
I walk, I disappear.
You never hear from me again.
It's not about money.
It's, it's always about money.
Not this time.
Kill this bitch.
No. Please, please!
Please, I got family.
Kids.
Don't do this. (Gun fires)
(water splashing)
Hi.
(dramatic electronic
music) (James grunting)
Come on. Come on.
Feels good.
(water burbling)
(dramatic electronic music)
Fuck you.
Fuck you, guy! (Spits)
[Alex] Good night, fucker.
(water burbling)
(subdued electronic music)
I didn't know that guy.
Just like I didn't know the others.
Maybe that's the point.
No connection, no guilt.
Just another name crossed off the list.
People think I don't
feel anything. (Laughs)
The truth is, I feel everything.
I just push it down
so I can finish the job.
You're not the fun type, right?
I don't like your jokes.
You should.
They kill.
Like your subtlety.
Listen up. I'm in charge, got it?
We find Lapierre, I kill him.
Then we go for Tania Edwards.
You mean I kill Lapierre.
(laughs) In your dreams, kid.
I'll be quick.
I'll be real quick.
Just like that guy in the restroom?
Oh God, that one was so good.
Okay, here's the plan.
You head for North Beach.
The last one on Lapierre's list is there.
We've got the lead.
Yeah? I gotta walk to North Beach.
Yeah.
- Seriously, walk all the way.
- Yeah!
Liberties, mate.
What did you say?
[Lukas] I said fucking liberties, mate.
All right.
(pistol clacks)
(phone ringing)
Hello?
Nothing to report for now.
I think Chad left Los Angeles for London.
He couldn't have a
take a vacation in Hawaii?
That's too much to ask.
Hey, listen, Lewis said
that there's a chance
that there's bounty hunter after you.
They're trying to stop you
from completing your mission.
I always have a plan. You know, right?
That's the Shepherd I know.
Keep an eye on June, please.
[Alex] We'll stay in touch.
(Dan sighs)
(rifle clicks)
(gangster grunting)
I don't know you.
What the hell do you want?
Do you know the brains, chump?
Yeah.
So you are on my list.
Go to hell! (Spits)
I don't snitch.
Who's behind it?
One last question.
I would rather die.
We all die one day.
We are already dead.
Don't you get it?
We are dangerous.
(gun clacks) (gangster whimpers)
[Alex] So am I.
(gun fires) (gangster sputters)
(upbeat electronic music)
(punching bag thudding)
(upbeat electronic music continues)
(metal rattling)
(upbeat electronic music continues)
(rubber thudding)
(punching bag thudding) (metal rattling)
(cars rumbling)
What?
Jesus, you scared the hell out of me.
If I wanted to kill you,
you'd already be dead.
Yeah, thank God it's you.
The city becomes a goddam war zone.
Bounty hunters everywhere.
People are dying for naught.
I hope you have something worth my time.
Ah, there's a pub nearby.
We can talk and play pool.
(pool balls clacking)
(gentle electronic music)
Now it's all smoke in the air
That's how you shoot, Shepherd?
I haven't played in a while.
It's too quiet these
days. It's over now
This kind of silence never lasts.
I can't pretend
Something strange is happening.
Just like the Widows have ghosts.
Someone is acting and
operating just like them.
Then stop stalling.
What do you have for me?
(pool balls clacking)
I know about Dumont's death,
but I heard whispers about a man.
And the man might be here
just for revenge for the Widows.
Oh, that was way too clean. Too easy.
Hmm.
I know an old saying, Chinese, I think.
Dead don't come back, but
their spirit finds a new host.
Maybe it already has.
Watch your back, Shepherd.
Watch your back.
Whoever he is, he's not playing games.
(pool balls clacking)
I'm counting on it.
I will be ready.
(pool balls clacking)
Ah,
there's a lot of wild cards for the moment
just trying to grab the
rest of the business.
No loyalty, just ambition.
(pool balls clacking)
It's getting ugly, very ugly.
(pool balls clacking)
Let them come.
I'll be ready.
Huh?
You should do what Daniels did, disappear.
New face, new name, new start.
(pool balls clacking)
(urine splattering)
- Oi!
- Hey, fuck!
Stop scaring the horses.
Watch where you're pointing that thing!
You scared the shit out of me.
You pissed on me.
(suspenseful electronic music)
That's what you deserve.
What's up?
Next time, I'm the
one that kills him. Got it?
I'm the boss. I get to decide!
You look rattled.
You're scared of this guy?
No, yes, maybe. No.
Do you even know who you're talking about?
If you're scared, change careers.
That's not the point. We'll take him out.
But the guy's got a reputation.
He's a fucking legend.
Legend my ass.
Just a man, bleeds like the rest of us.
All right, Shepherd's killed more people
than you and me combined.
Do you get that?
We kill Lapierre, we grab the cash,
we kill Tania Edwards.
Are we good?
We're good. (Subdued electronic music)
Thank for your help.
I need to finish my mission alone now.
I am going to the north.
I need to rent a car.
I'll be there for you.
Thank you so much.
(engine revs)
I fucking hate all this hide and seek.
Let me tell you something
about that Shepherd guy
I heard once he ripped
a Dumont guy's eyes out.
Nice.
Nice?
Me, I once ripped a guy's balls off.
No, no, you don't do that.
I fed it to him as well.
- What?
- Mm.
Hey, be careful.
Maybe he's gonna rip yours off next.
We'll see.
I'd like to send him try.
I'd like to see that too.
(laughs) Come on.
(dramatic electronic music)
(engine rumbling)
(dramatic electronic music continues)
Was that quick enough for you?
Not bad.
You could do better.
- Lukas, get the fuck out now.
(intense electronic music) (guns firing)
(gun firing)
(pistol clicks)
Come on.
Lapierre, come out now.
There's no way out.
Where is he?
What a dump.
We need to find him, and fast.
If we don't, we're gonna get
another problem on our hands.
I can feel it, you're scared.
I'm not afraid of anyone or anything.
Okay?
The only thing I'm afraid of is
answering to somebody else.
Answering to who?
Take your money and do your fucking job.
All right?
We'll take that bastard out.
Then we take that bitch Edwards too.
Understood?
Let's go. (Grass crunching)
There's no other way. (Dog barking)
He has to go through here.
We're gonna ambush him here.
(panel thumps)
Lapierre, stop hiding,
you son of a bitch!
Come and get me, motherfucker!
(intense electronic music) (guns firing)
Be a man!
Show me what your reputation's worth.
I'm gonna save a bullet for your head!
(gun firing) (panel tearing)
(wood rustling)
[The Ghost] Fuck!
(rooster crowing)
(intense electronic music)
(Alex shouts)
Gotcha.
That was easy.
(hammer clicks)
(Lukas grunting) (intense electronic music)
This is the end of the line, Shepherd.
Soon your name will be an echo of the past.
The night is for dreaming.
Move.
Woo! (Laughs)
Man, look at you now.
On your knees.
Oh man, this is going to be a good one.
Oh, I'll kill Ms. Edwards,
but first I'm gonna watch you die. (Laughs)
Maybe even snap a selfie.
I could tell you more, but
man, this is strictly business.
I'm gonna grab the cash and then I'm gone.
But I'm the best now,
motherfucker. (Laughs)
What do you want from me?
This isn't my revenge.
What if I told you the
dead can return, huh?
You watch too many movies.
You did this for glory.
They looked like you. (Shouts) (gun fires)
(The Ghost grunting)
(intense electronic music)
(The Ghost gasping)
Oh, oh, yeah!
(The Ghost gasps)
(Alex grunts) (neck snaps)
(wind chime rattling)
Lewis, I took care of the threat.
Can you tell me about crazy
guy, long hair, leather jacket?
(Alex grunts)
Guy, long hair, leather jacket.
You remembered him, not me?
Upsetting.
You hit pretty hard.
Not enough to take me down.
(intense electronic music)
(hits thudding)
(scoffs) That reputation
of yours isn't holding up
very well, mate. (Alex panting)
(intense electronic music continues)
(panel clangs)
(Lukas groans and sputters)
And now I hit hard enough, bitch?
(blows thud)
(dramatic electronic music)
(birds chirping)
(subdued electronic music)
(water flowing)
(Alex sputters)
(engine rumbling)
You're Alex?
I'm Alex.
Tania Edwards.
Follow me.
Oh, you have to change your shoes.
We will have to run probably.
Okay.
A real James Bond.
I feel safe already.
I want to make sure everything is safe.
A drink?
Let me remind you of the rules.
No seduction, no
alcohol during the mission.
I'm here to protect you,
not to be your escort boy.
You are not funny, are you?
I will make sure the danger is behind.
Nothing is over yet.
Wonderful, Mr. No Sense of Humor.
Hey, no internet.
I don't want you to be tracked, understand?
Good.
You should have had everything ready,
no stops, no arguments.
These guys are not amateurs, Tania.
They are professional killers.
Are you some kind of saint?
I'm paying you to keep me breathing, okay?
If I'm dead, your money's just paper.
Good thing I swept the car.
The other one was a spotlight.
Look, I just need my files.
They're just upstairs, locked safe.
Please.
Your files won't matter
if you're bleeding out in the lobby.
They're after you right now.
They won't kill me in daylight, I'm sure.
Please, one second,
Please.
It's not daylight.
They will do whatever they want.
Let's go.
(intense electronic music) Go, go!
(gun firing) (gangster grunts)
(gangster shouting)
(gangster grunts)
(dramatic electronic music)
Calm down.
Calm down. Follow my rules.
I'm so scared, Alex.
Everything is gonna be all right.
(dog barking)
Go grab your things.
We can't stay here.
Why? This is my place.
Because you know where you live.
Go back to the hotel.
Again?
The threat is not over yet.
This is getting out of hand.
In this kind of work,
death is only the reward.
This is not reassuring.
It's lovely here.
It's Lewis' secret apartment
when he comes to Paris with his wife.
I'm the only one with a key.
The gangster hideout. Charming.
Well, not so secret anymore.
Make yourself at home.
You're safe here.
I'm starving.
There is a nice place just down the street.
Hey, you wanna get spotted?
I cook.
Do you even know how?
Guess I'll find out.
Hopefully it won't kill you.
Okay. Okay.
(gentle piano music)
(gentle piano music continues)
Are you married?
Just got divorced.
Why?
You ask a lot of questions.
Mr. Mystery.
She fell in love with a woman.
Wow.
You turn women gay now?
No, I just run everything.
This life doesn't leave
room for anyone else.
I screw up.
The chicken is all right.
A little bit too salty though.
Like you're trying to cover something up?
(laughs) Maybe I am.
At least it's edible.
Hmm?
I can keep hiding, Alex. (Sighs)
I didn't do anything wrong.
I feel like a prisoner in a prison cell.
It's not fair.
Just hold on a little bit longer.
It's almost over,
and you will own your life again.
Do you know what I want now?
To go dancing.
(albums clacking)
(gear whirring)
(upbeat dance music)
Do you dance?
[Alex] No.
Come on.
Come on!
(upbeat dance music continues)
(upbeat dance music continues)
How does it feel to kill a man?
It's something you
don't want to understand.
Believe me. (Tania laughs)
I broke the protocol.
Screw the protocol.
Just between us.
(upbeat dance music continues)
Breakfast, my love.
(gentle electronic music)
Hey, good morning.
[Tania] Hi.
Mm, so cute.
Tania, we can't keep doing this.
I know, Alex, but I
can't stop my feelings.
And this connection between us is,
is too strong.
I was supposed to protect you,
not fall in love with you.
It put's everything at risk.
But I never asked for this,
and I never wanted
to fall in love with you.
And you know
that feelings doesn't always
follow the rules, my love.
We have to be rational, Tania.
My duty is to protect you.
I'm afraid I can't be
focused on my mission.
I understand the risks, Alex, but
living a life without you is just,
I just can't.
I can't lose you, Tania.
I will do anything to protect you.
Yeah.
Then do what it takes,
my love, to protect me.
Do everything.
But I cannot lose you.
(dramatic electronic music)
(dramatic electronic music continues)
(dramatic electronic music continues)
(intense electronic music)
All right, that's it.
(Alex and gangster grunting)
(explosion booms)
(Alex gasping) (subdued piano music)
Fuck!
Fuck!
(phone ringing)
Dan, I'm listening.
(dramatic electronic music)
The bomber used to work
for Dumont a long time ago,
but I found him.
Let me handle it.
I will take care personally.
You cut your beard?
Yeah. I had to.
My mission is over.
Didn't expect anything
less from you, Shepherd.
I guess it means then
you finally punch out? Hm?
No, I didn't finish it.
She's dead because I broke the rules.
[Victor] Even the best fall.
Doesn't mean they stayed down.
I crossed the line, and
now that's not going back.
[Victor] This world
doesn't forgive sentiment,
and you know that.
She wasn't just a client.
She reminded me there
are still light in this world.
We've made a lot of
noise taking down the ghost.
People are talking.
They're watching.
I don't even know who he was.
Was coming for us like someone sent him.
Mm-mm.
The Ghost didn't freelance.
He was a high level, black ops adjacent.
Very few people could
have pulled his strings.
Then give me name, lead, anything.
You want info?
Talk to Matt Daniels.
He used to run The Ghost's
fights when he was active.
Now he's out.
Off the grid.
Already figured Dan
has got the lead in LA.
I'm heading there in two days.
Oh, careful. Huh?
You're not in a
sanctioned mission anymore.
That's all I've got left.
What gonna happen when it's over?
When you finally burn through
all the names, all the places?
Maybe I burn with it, but not yet.
This world is a meat grinder,
and I'm thinking about walking away
before it grinds the rest of me down.
Then walk. If you still can.
(Victor sighs)
Good luck, Shepherd.
Don't let The Ghost pull you under.
I won't, but I'll make damn sure
they will remember my name.
(dramatic electronic music)
To you.
To me, to us.
If anything happened
to you, I couldn't bear it.
I'd be restless.
You be careful.
She uses charm like a
weapon, and she's deadly.
Matt Daniels is retired.
You seem to do better
when a woman's involved.
(The Ghost groans)
(Lukas grunts)
Alex.
Why you here, Diana?
It's dangerous.
Well, well, I know, I just,
I have to take care of Tony
with or without you.
(subdued electronic music)
I gotta avenge him.
I told you I would help.
But being here, you take
a risk you can't afford.
They burned him alive.
In the morgue,
the doctors had to do a
DNA test just to find out
who he was.
They couldn't recognize him.
I can't.
I just, I can't.
You'll have to live with it. I'm sorry.
I will send Joey Cobra.
He will escort you to keep you safe.
Okay. Okay.
Thank you. Thank you for understanding.
I have unfinished business.
Phoenix will rise from the ashes.
I will be restless.
Yeah. Well, I know.
I just don't want anything
happen to you, so,
so be safe, all right.
We can't forget the past.
Yeah, well, Lewis can't find out
anything about this.
You know, the vengeance part.
I don't think it's a good idea.
I don't care about what Lewis thinks.
He should've given intel about The Ghost.
Now it's personal.
Thank you.
Thank you.
(gentle jazz music)
[Alex] Louis warned me.
I broke the rules. I messed up.
I thought I could handle it,
thought I could protect you
and still feel something.
But I was wrong.
I let my guard down.
I got too close.
I acted human.
Tania, you trusted me.
I was supposed to keep you
safe, but I made a mistake.
They saw it. They used it.
One little crack. That's all it took.
Whoever set the bomb,
whoever is beyond this,
they think they got away with it.
They think that I'll just
move on like always.
But this time it's different.
This time it's personal.
I promise you, Tania, I'll find them,
and I'll make them pay slowly,
one by one,
no rules, no mercy, no protocol.
This time they're the ones getting buried.
(upbeat electronic music)
(gravel crunches)
(gun fires)
(dramatic electronic music)
Yeah, still feel you
Yeah, can't escape you
I have my orders, cold eyes on you
Eyes on the target,
heart locked up tight
But you always lived for the static
Turned my mission in a panic
I wasn't supposed to feel
But you cracked my steel defense
I let you pull me under
Now I'm drowning in this mess
Shooting off, yeah
Too close
Now your name's stitched into my heart
Protocol is dead inside my head
My heart rewrote the mission
And I'm dancing through the flames
Have a mission I remember
Your name
Yeah
I was there to save you
But I let you slip away
I was there to save you
But they ran over my way
Dies in my arms
Now I carry your name
I was there to save you
My biggest love became my biggest pain
My love, my pain
Reliving every second
Feel stuck on repeat
Every step I didn't take
Every word I didn't speak
Was I your shield or your assassin
Your savior or your foe
I blurred the lines
and watched you fall
From my hands you slipped away
You know, but I
Crossed the line to your foe
Now your name's burned into my sadness
Echos filling up
Fuck my life
Seeing every failure
Your shadow left behind
Your shadow behind mine
Still feel it in my mind
I was there to save you
But I let you slip away
Betrayal was a failure
It was left under my way
Dies in my arms
Now I can't reopen the wound
I was your protector
But my love became your pain
Your pain