Desperate Measures (2022) s01e03 Episode Script

Finn has been kidnapped.
Do you want money
you have to rob a bank with a gun.
Unless it's an inside job.
You don't think so
that you get away with bank robbery?
That's the only plan I have.
I know where Finn is.
Finn!
It's not worth all this
for £25,000.
Then we say 100,000!
You can't do it without me.
It's not just that. It's mom.
I'm desperate, Rowan.
We have the evening upon us
to get it right.
That woman, Rowan Taylor,
was with Patrick Reid.
-He was convicted of armed robbery.
- We greet her.
Are they here for us?
-Why are the police outside of you?
-I do not know!
Don't try anything stupid.
Rowan?
Rowan, did you hear what I said?
-They are on the front too.
-Have they found Conor's body?
I do not know.
But they can't see me here.
Don't you think I know?
They don't get to see any of this.
Varisha, take everything down from the wall!
Go hide in the bathroom. Go!
Don't let them in, Rowan.
Dad, they can't see you either.
Come on!
Hurry, Varisha.
Take everything down from the wall.
Ms. Taylor, open the door.
-Hello, Ms. Taylor.
-Hello.
I have some follow-up questions about the robbery
if it is okay?
I probably said everything I remember yesterday.
I can't help you any more.
Unfortunately, something is not right.
We got the surveillance footage today
which gave us an interesting track.
It doesn't fit so well now.
I have company.
It doesn't take long.
-Okay then.
-Thanks.
- Is it okay if we come in?
-Rather not.
It's messy inside
and I didn't expect visitors.
I thought you said
that you had company.
Yeah You know Don't judge me.
The cleaning lady is on vacation.
Excuse me.
My friend Varisha.
This is police assistant
Detective Inspector Simmons.
Can I ask if you know a man
named Patrick Reid?
Patrick Reid?
Yes, I knew someone with that name
when I was little.
Have you seen him recently?
-Ms Taylor?
-Unfortunately, no.
I haven't seen him
for over 20 years.
I understand.
-Sir?
-Yes.
He was the one who stole the money
when we arrested Conor Palmer.
- Is that your son in the picture?
-Yes, why?
Is he friends with Conor Palmer?
No! They used to play when they were little.
I forbade Finn to see him.
Is Finn home?
Can I talk to him?
No, he's with a friend.
Okay, then we'll just check his bedroom.
Certainly. It's just Yeah.
Ms. Taylor, a young man escaped from
a drug bust with a bag of money.
Evans here said he resembled your son.
My son does not associate with drug dealers.
He's a good guy.
Sure, if you say so.
Let me in!
-Is he there?
-The door is locked. Someone is in there.
Open the door! Ms Taylor,
tell your son to open the door now!
What are you doing?
-Who are you?
-Rowan's father. Who the hell are you?
Of course. Malcolm Taylor.
I have read about you too.
-Was it fraud? Almost went in.
-It was a long time ago.
Between her ex and father
is it any wonder she
That's enough for now, thanks.
I'll follow you to the car.
The same gang that robbed the pawn shop
has been linked to several other robberies.
A young lady was almost killed in one.
They are dangerous people.
You seem like a good person.
If you have been involved in something,
tell me that.
I don't know what you are talking about.
Unfortunately.
After the robbery, it will be me and Patrick
the first they suspect.
-Are you pulling out now, dad?
-No!
No! I'm just worried
that it will come back to you.
Don't worry about me.
I know what I'm doing.
drivers must drive in
through the garage.
Wait.
These must be destroyed.
Dad, can you burn these?
Row, the police know about Finn now.
I think they know more than they are saying.
They will watch over you.
They know nothing.
They have nothing on him.
We have to get Finn back.
I have to see my mother.
Varisha, it will be alright.
It will be alright!
- She's not coming back.
- Well, she does.
You let your main asset
just get out of here.
She is not an asset,
she is my friend!
A woman was almost killed
during one of your robberies?
What are you talking about?
Is that what the cop said?
Is everyone so indispensable to you?
-You actually left me.
-What?
One thing happened. It was an accident.
It was not me. It was the others.
I tried to intervene.
You said the same thing 20 years ago.
-Why is it never your fault?
-It is unfair.
-Why are you here anyway?
-I want to help you.
To get your son back.
I want to be there for you.
-If the police saw you
- They didn't.
But if they did
had we not been able to carry out the robbery.
And my son Finn
-You have to go now.
-No. You can not
-Are you serious?
-Yes.
Okay, but if I go now,
then I won't come back.
-Okay.
- You are incredible, Rowan. Thanks again.
Good luck with
to get your son back!
Come on, you damn lighter! What the hell!
I thought
that you looked to your mother.
I'm not cut out for this kind of thing.
Although I need you.
Not just to get in.
You are the only one I trust.
-I know, but I just can't.
-Hello?
Hello, Ms. Taylor. What did the police want?
- They came regarding a robbery I saw.
-What robbery?
What happened
when I tried to sell-
-my dead mother's engagement ring
to get my son back.
Kids We love them so much.
We always worry about
that they should feel good.
I swear, if you touch him
It is therefore
I don't have any myself.
I hope you succeed in the robbery,
otherwise you have nothing either.
Leave him alone!
-Okay.
-Yes!
Oh my God. Thanks.
Crikey! What happens now?
Hell too. Dad?
Dad!
-Dad!
- I didn't get a kick out of it.
So I poured some white spirit
to speed it up.
And the whole thing just exploded
in my face. Come on, you
I'm sorry. Damn idiot.
I should have realized that.
Look, this is what it looks like.
Everything is full of smoke.
It was stupid, I know.
No. We have to empty the bank.
If the fire alarm goes off, open
the security doors automatically-
-and everyone must be evacuated.
Right? Right?
Yes.
We have to get everything out of here.
Can you find the drawings
that didn't burn up?
Thanks.
-Come on.
- I stop and stay away.
Dad, you solved the problem.
I need you.
Where are we going?
Just give me a minute with him.
I know that.
I'll call you back.
How many times
shall we continue like this?
I apologize for earlier.
Do you want to know why?
I wanted to help you?
Do you remember when they brought me
to the prison in Jobstown?
Of course.
I hated every minute there.
But every day at four o'clock
were you standing at the same place-
- so I could see you
from the dining room window.
-And you waved at me.
-I cycled there after school.
I couldn't bear it
if it wasn't for you.
When I came out, I got organized
on my life thanks to you.
Yes. A little while.
And when you left me
I broke down.
I guess I never got over it.
Now you show up and say
that you need me.
-I need you.
-Oh really?
What happens to us after this?
I do not know.
If you tighten up, I might
A criminal life
Isn't that for you?
No.
Yet here I am.
Do you want to come back
to my gang?
Like I said, how could I miss
to see you rob a bank?
We need Powell
to be verified by Trevor on camera-
-and to open the vault.
He can't be there during the robbery,
so he has to get out as soon as possible.
The security code, then?
Then we can skip Powell.
Trevor never gives it to us.
And it triggers the alarm.
Right. Right here.
Yes, it gets stuck sometimes.
It is an old vault.
The surveillance camera must
shut off when the vault is opened.
You can do that, right?
You are good at electronics.
Jeez. Yes it's me.
But now we are talking about a bank.
They probably have their own electrical cabinet
for the electrical.
Surveillance cameras are usually operated
by an external power supply.
If I can get into the electrical cabinet
I see which cables are to be cut.
You have to find the instructions.
I have seen them.
Trevor has them in his office.
Dad! Are you listening?
Yes, Powell must go
as quickly as possible. I am with.
Listen carefully.
We'll go through it one more time.
Varisha sets the time lock at 10.15.
You have to be in place and shut down
the camera before 10.10.
-Dad!
-I'm listening.
We give you a pass card
to the bank's secure department.
Go to the storage room
on the first floor-
-where there is a fire alarm,
but no surveillance cameras.
Varisha, you're with Powell
in the cash vault.
- He identifies himself, you open it.
- At 10.15. Vault opens.
-Dad?
-Yes.
Smoke triggers the smoke alarm.
Enough smoke
so the fire alarm goes off.
Little enough, so there is no evidence.
It is exactly at 10.15,
and 30 seconds later, Patrick.
-Cut the cable.
-Yes. The vault is open.
The fire alarm goes off. The security guards
evacuate the building.
You have to make sure
that the vault does not lock.
If Powell thinks it's on fire,
then he is first out.
Save him who can, is his motto.
When the cameras are off
you must leave the bank as soon as you can.
Then I go to the vault.
Some questions?
Don't use your cell phones tomorrow.
Nothing can be traced.
The other numbers are saved,
so we create a message chain.
The top. Then we go home and rest.
row?
I have something that belongs to you.
-My God, how could you
-That was not easy.
-Once, maybe
-I know.
Maybe in another life. Good night.
Dad,
you need a blue cleaning overall.
Varisha will meet you at 10.00
with your access card.
Don't be late.
And don't forget the smoke.
How much smoke comes out of one?
It's phosphorus, military grade.
I do not have time. Give me three of those.
-And the overalls and the cap.
-Okay.
I sneak Patrick into the parking lot
and keeps an eye out for Powell.
The electrical cabinet is behind the doors
and up the stairs.
-Okay.
-Good luck.
Hello?
SIMON ADAMS, PREMISES GUARDIAN
-Hello?
-Mother!
-Finn?
-Mother!
At 12:00.
Under the bridge at Earl Road.
Don't be late or it will be
the last time you hear his voice.
Let me talk to him.
Please! Hello?
Remember, no private cell phones.
Use a cash card.
POWELL IS COMING!
Good work.
Varisha, what are you doing here?
-Shouldn't you be down there?
-Yes, I just
Nevermind. I want to talk to you
inside my office.
Come on!
Where are you, Varisha?
STUCK WITH POWELL
NO PASS CARD
Damn!
-Hello.
-Hello.
-All is well?
-Yes.
Can I be of service?
I do not recognize you. Who are you?
-The janitor. From the agency.
-You must use the side entrance.
Forgive me. It's the first day.
Did you take the introductory course?
Don't you usually keep your things in here?
No clue.
The agency gave me these.
- The material may have run out.
-I understand.
Do you have your pass card?
Access card?
Yes, I actually have.
Hi Jennifer.
I'm just going to pick up one thing.
This. Forgot mine.
The agency gave me one.
It's here somewhere.
You know what? I think
I must have left it in the car.
I go back and…
Come with me, sir.
There it is, right.
I must have lost it.
You should wear it around your neck.
To avoid misunderstandings.
Certainly.
Go to the side entrance
and pick up your cart.
Where the hell are the cables?
I'm looking at the new schedule,
so the transfer process can start.
Starting today
I do the deposits with Shane.
-Can I have the key?
- The key?
He needs your copy.
Shouldn't I continue the week out?
I don't see the point. give me the key
then you can go back to checkout.
Certainly.
Have you updated
his security clearance?
The deposits must be made
in five minutes.
I already set the time lock,
so the cash transfer is here soon.
-Certainly. We will do it tomorrow.
-Good. See you at the vault.
Holy shit!
Trevor, I brought
a coffee for you. You are welcome.
Thanks. You are the best!
-Okay, so what is that man doing over there?
-Who?
He looks a bit shady, doesn't he?
- I keep an eye on him.
- Do you see a lot of shady types?
Yes sometimes.
We had a guy a while ago.
Yeah, he just hung there.
He looked really raw.
He didn't seem to have any money,
let alone a bank account.
-What happened?
-I went down there.
I walked up to him
very calm.
You have to keep calm,
so they don't get agitated.
I asked him politely
if he needed any help.
And then I checked his reaction.
He was just a homeless guy.
He did nothing wrong
and was completely harmless.
He just took shelter from the rain
inside the heat.
-So, what did you do?
- I threw him out.
What did you say?
I gave him money for a cup of tea.
Then he had to go.
Don't say anything to Powell.
That was a bit unprofessional of me.
I don't say a word.
I have to go back.
Thank you for the company.
-Thanks for the coffee.
-See you soon.
Okay, Rowan.
"The red wire controls"
The red cable? Which of them?
-Here we go.
-Good luck.
The storage room
Is everything okay?
Ready?
Three, two, one, turn.
Varisha, relax.
Hell too!
God damnit!
Then it was clear. Have a nice day.
Just a moment!
Hello?
Is there anyone in there?
-Damn too!
-Can you open the door?
This door must not be locked.
Can you open the door, please?
Hello? Can you open the door?
WHY NO ALARM?
Does anyone have a key?
You must open this door now!
Yes, wait a minute!
Otherwise, I'll call the guard.
Can you open the door?
-Come on, you devil!
-You shouldn't be there!
- Are they testing the fire alarm today?
- No, not that I know of.
We have to get out of here now. Come on!
- The alarm center. Which service?
-Fire at Hanlows Bank headquarters.
Everyone must evacuate the building!
Damn! Shit the same.
Head for the emergency exit!
Come on! It cannot be locked.
Go towards the emergency exit. Fast!
Everyone must get out! Everyone has to get out now!
It's only
We have to go.
It could be a real fire.
I'm going now.
Keep calm.
Check your departments
and make sure everyone is here.
Okay.
Hello?
I have lost my way.
I can't find out.
-Dad, what do you mean by lost?
- There is too much smoke.
- I can't figure it out.
-Oh my God, Dad.
Ok, is it wood floors
or carpet on the floor?
-Carpet.
-Then you are on the east side.
Are the windows on the left
or right of you?
-To the right.
-Follow the windows.
Back to the wall and follow the windows
until you get to the stairs.
Go down the stairs.
I stay on the phone,
so you don't get lost again.
Okay.
- Varisha?
-Forgive me.
What has happened? Why are you sad?
-What are you doing?
-Move.
- Patrick!
-What are you doing?
-Move.
-What?
-Row?
- Patrick.
-Down!
-What happens?
Rowan, what's going on?
-What happens?
-I do not understand.
-Fill the bag. Cash only.
-Yes Boss.
Hurry up!
You did this well, Patrick.
-How can you do that to her?
-Come on! Hurry up!
Not the brown one. Please don't take it!
Don't take the brown one!
I need the money!
The bag is full. I take it
to the van, see you there.
Patrick, take the bag. We are done.
Come on, here we go!
No!
Shoot him, dammit!
Dad?
What the hell are you waiting for, Patrick?
Kill him!
Come on! Hurry up!
Please Dad
The mobile phone!
We have to get him out.
Please don't do it.
- I'm sorry, it doesn't work.
-Please don't leave us here!
-No! Please! No!
-Come on! Let's go!
Help us! Please! Dad!
Text: Eva-Marie Evans
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