Lazarus (2025) s01e12 Episode Script

I've done everything
that I can.
It's up to him now.
You think he'll make it?
I'm not sure.
Honestly, it's a miracle
that he's still alive
in the first place.
Wakey-wakey!
Making the long trip here
must've been difficult,
huh, Mad Screamer?
Nice job.
You've finally tracked me down.
Actually, I've been
waiting for this day.
I figured you'd come sooner
or later.
Same for me!
I really wanted the chance
to meet Popcorn Wizard!
Lin!
That's my real name, actually.
And you're the first person
I've told it to.
My name's Elaina.
Oh, right! Doug!
Huh?
Thank goodness.
He's still alive!
Where am I?
They're keeping me under watch?
I guess that's better
than just being left for dead.
I haven't been to
the hospital in years.
Not since the incident.
I don't need your sympathy.
An executive order
from the president?
Is that really a possibility?
- Far from it.
But we have to find a way
to make it happen.
As I recall, your major was
in psychopathology, wasn't it?
With a focus
on symbiotic anthropology.
Then I have a mission
I want you to pursue.
You need to dig for information.
Search for a phantom assassin
by the name of "Soryu."
- Soryu?
- Exactly.
If I'm right,
the truth behind his existence
could be a key factor
in this case.
Don't forget the
"get well soon" bouquet.
Oh, of course.
Sorry.
I was having a dream.
Huh?
The same one I always have.
I'm slowly sinking deeper
and deeper,
until I'm falling
into the afterlife.
But then an angel shows up
to rescue me right on time.
Were you the one who showed up
and saved me?
Yeah. You don't remember?
Then you must be an angel.
You wish.
You must be dreaming.
And that guy?
The one that was trying
to kill you?
He got away, it looks like
you got him pretty good though.
That's great.
You know, I've been on death's
doorstep plenty of times,
but this is the first time
that somebody saved my ass.
So I want to say thank you.
I treated you as
a favor to Leland.
This is a hospital where you can
recover without anyone knowing.
- You got some serious sleep.
- No kidding!
You were about to sleep your way
through the end of the world.
Huh? Crap!
Hey, you need to take it easy.
But I gotta go,
I have to secure a witness.
Good luck standing up straight.
People with injuries like yours
end up six feet under.
Besides, it's too late for
you to go get him anyway.
Your witness was found dead.
Hello, Abel.
It's been a while.
How are you feeling,
Madam President?
Hanging on?
- I'm such a fool.
I know I was arrogant.
To think that I alone
would be fine,
despite the fact I took
Hapna just like everyone else.
I'm sorry that this isn't
the best time,
however, I need to ask you
for a favor.
I know that's why you're here.
Actually, I have
two favors to ask you.
Man, you really aren't
the affectionate type.
But it's so weird.
You seemed pretty calm
with Abel the other day.
Fess up.
Are you supposed to be Abel's
spy cat or something?
Huh? Huh?!
Hi, we met at
the inquiry committee.
I'm Elizabeth with the NSA.
One of Abel's colleagues.
- Oh, right.
And with me, is Doctor 909.
Also known as Donald McDonald.
- That's backwards.
- Huh?
He's agreed to cooperate
with us
in exchange
for a shorter sentence.
I'll do whatever you want.
Since I sure as hell
don't wanna be stuck in prison.
Have we met before?
Nope. Never.
We're going to borrow
the hacking rig.
That was your work, too?
Where you stole money
from a bunch of tax evaders
and then just gave it all away?
- Yeah, that was me.
- Hardcore!
I'm more impressed
with the time
you made a quadrilateral
out of the Pentagon.
Ah, good times.
Ya know,
if you really think about it,
we've been making history.
Crazy stuff, huh?
You're right!
So, how's your fever?
- It's starting to go down.
- Wow!
I've heard that
if you get a temp from Hapna
you don't recover.
Maybe you're immortal.
- Oh, actually
- What's up?
This one time,
I was a bystander in an incident
that almost got me killed.
No way!
I'm the only person
I know who survived it,
but I don't remember many
details since I was just a kid.
And you're still a kid now!
Hey, Lin, um
there's something that
I really need to ask you about.
What's that?
You know that Dr. Skinner
is using Hapna to try
and destroy the world.
So why are you helping him
in spite of that?
I was born on an island
somewhere near the Maldives.
Many people suffer
from analgesia.
And actually, so do I.
Analgesia?
It makes us unable
to feel any pain.
One day, a researcher came to
the island to study our genes.
And that's how I met Skinner.
He knew our island was doomed
to sink into the ocean,
but he bought the land
from us anyway.
We were all incredibly poor
back then.
Going down with the island
was our only option,
but we got to relocate
thanks to his money.
Skinner did the same thing
for many other islands
and saved all their residents.
It inspired me.
I told myself I'd do
anything for him.
And that I would
keep him safe,
even if it cost me my life.
Lin.
At this point,
I can't imagine
what Skinner's thinking.
But he's not the type of man
who would sell his soul
to the devil.
I believe
that with all of my heart.
- The Hundun?
- Yeah. Ring any bells?
I've never heard of it.
It's something that guy said.
He wanted me to tell him
about the Hundun,
something about "the end."
"The Hundun dies from the holes
that people bore
while trying to give it a face."
At least,
that's what the Internet says.
But come on, Axel.
Did you guys really talk about
this while you were fighting?
- Yep.
- Which reminds me,
you really
gotta give us somebody
to contact in case you die.
Or else it's a pain in the butt
for those you leave behind.
- I don't have anyone.
- Give me a break.
Yes, you do.
Everybody has somebody.
Nope, not me.
Now let's be real about this.
Isn't it the same for you?
I used to have a friend or two.
Way back when I was a kid.
And since I had
no parents or siblings,
those guys were
practically my family.
We were like a gang,
we got in a lot of trouble.
We did what we had to do
to survive.
Then what?
Well, they all got killed.
I was the only one
who made it out.
I wear this necklace
to remember them.
After that, I swore off trying
to make any new friends.
And wherever I went,
I made sure to leave
before I got too attached.
But
I have to say, I kinda
like where I'm at right now.
You want the NSA to conduct
a raid on INSCOM headquarters?
That's completely unprecedented.
I know it's normally
out of the question.
But there is one way
to get it done.
You mean with an executive
order from the president.
I know I'm asking a lot,
but frankly,
there is no other way
for us to resolve
this situation.
All right then.
You know, Abel,
this might be the last official
business that I do as president.
Because as it so happens,
I started taking Hapna
as part of the clinical trials
before it was available
on the market.
And now I'm paying
the piper for all my sins.
I promise you
we will catch Skinner.
So then,
what's the other favor you need?
Well? Any intel on Soryu?
I've got nothing for you.
All I've managed to find
is a picture of a guy named HQ.
He's supposedly his agent.
I knew it!
That's 2nd Lieutenant Schneider
and Captain Hays.
But I haven't found anything
on this "Soryu" guy.
And I've searched everywhere
from the dark web
to private databases and beyond.
It's almost
as if he doesn't even exist.
Then maybe
he's not a real person
after all.
- Hold on.
- Huh?
Let's change our approach.
Start digging for intel
on this HQ guy instead.
You got it.
You've crossed the line.
Things have gone too far
for us to walk them back now.
Excuse me?
I'm not sure I understand.
The reason we failed
to get rid of Axel
is because you hired an assassin
who we knew nothing about.
And that's not all.
You sent troops to Pakistan
and then detained Hersch when
she confronted you about it.
How can you possibly
expect to keep
this situation controlled?
Lazarus was put together
for other reasons.
Tracking Skinner was
not their only objective.
It's already crystal clear that
their other objective
is to expose our secrets.
Which means,
we're at war now.
Ah.
Is that you, HQ?
I expect you have a good
explanation for all of this.
You've messed up big time.
You realize that, right?
The whole reason
that we hired you
was to keep this as quiet
as possible.
- Shut up.
- Huh?
The job doesn't matter
anymore.
I'm going to kill that bastard.
What do you mean
it doesn't matter?
Hold on! Who do you think
you're talking to?!
You people just want me
to kill that survivor
from Arizona prison.
- What's wrong? Hey!
- I
Huh?
What'd you say?
Who am I?
This situation
is out of control.
That lunatic could expose us
at any time.
I'm going to tell
the colonel everything
and make sure
that you are held accountable.
You will be notified
when the paperwork is done.
End of story.
Huh?
This is Skinner's
artificial heart monitor.
It's beating.
Which means he's still alive.
Skinner already gave me
permission to share his location
with anybody
who tracked me down.
Wait, isn't this
Babylonia City!
That's super close to our base!
Wow.
You're filling in for Abel?
Okay, what do you need?
The assassin's face, did you
happen to get a good look at it?
Yeah. Clear as day.
Then hurry back to base.
I want you to ID him for me.
Sure thing, on my way.
Millie will handle things here.
I'm leaving.
- Yeah, okay.
There's only 24 hours left
in Skinner's doomsday.
So this could be
the last time we see each other.
Ya think so?
Is there anything
that you regret?
No, not really.
- Hmm.
- What about you?
- Ah, me?
Yeah, do you have any regrets?
Let's see
Hmm. Goodbye.
All right!
It's time to move out!
Phew.
That was far too close.
Captain Hays had plans
to commit treason.
- What?
- What?
He was about to kill me
because I found out.
I'm leaving you boys
in charge here,
so make sure you
preserve the evidence.
- Yessir!
- Yessir!
This way!
- Huh?!
- I'll explain later.
I need you to tell me if this
man was the assassin or not.
That's the guy.
I'm sure that's him.
Just like I figured.
"HQ" isn't actually
a real person.
This man is likely suffering
from dissociative
identity disorder.
- Huh?
- What's that?
It's an mental illness,
where a person creates
a separate personality that
manifests to protect themselves
whenever their existence
is threatened.
So he has
multiple personalities?
That reminds me, Axel said the
guy was asking him questions
while they were fighting.
Something about
if he knew the "Hundun."
Oh, my God!
The Hundun Program?!
I'm Abel Andersen with the NSA.
Per an executive order
issued by the president,
our NSA agents will
be conducting a search
of these premises,
and arresting individuals
deemed highly likely
to destroy evidence.
Really?
So you're going conduct
a raid on the Army?
Tell me where Hays is.
Huh?
Huh!
'Kay!
Whoa.
What the?!
Doug!
Are you okay?
C'mon, Doug! Get in!
Who's this?
Oh, this is Popcorn Wizard.
What's up!
Also, we're taking Hersch back.
So, you're going to declare war
on us over this?
Is that how badly you
want to save this Hersch person?
Keep stalling
and we storm the place.
There's no one here by that
name, I'm afraid.
I'm only kidding you!
Tell me.
What will I get for cooperating
with your investigation.
Are you serious?
Get your head out of your ass.
So, did you find Skinner?
Babylonia City.
At the homeless community.
Are you kidding?
That's practically
right next door!
That's still a big area
to search.
We don't have time
to look everywhere.
Okay, we need some kind of clue
that could lead us to
his exact location.
Where's Axel?
He's useless right now.
All right, then I'll try and
get a hold of Jill myself.
A sign
or some kind of clue.
Elaina,
we're on our way as well.
But won't they have an ambush
waiting for us at the airport?
Then we'll just have
to outsmart them.
I've already made arrangements.
- Take a left here!
- Huh?
Hell yeah!
Hang onto your seats!
Yahoo!
Aw, yeah!
Where are we?
This is a Hypercube station
that's set to open soon.
I got special permission
to use it.
You must be Doug.
We've been expecting you.
- Is everything ready?
- You're good to go.
The only reason
this line isn't in use
is because Hapna delayed
our opening.
Well, peace out, Elaina.
- Lin!
- Here.
Ah.
That hotline will connect you
directly to me.
- Huh?
- No matter where you go,
you're my biggest rival!
And bestest friend!
Hugz!
Okay. Be sure to look after
Skinner for me!
For sure! We'll find him!
Let's move!
Skinner's within our reach!
I ♪
I must be losing
my mind ♪
I keep on trying
to find a way out ♪
There's no need ♪
You don't lock ♪
The door anymore ♪
I ♪
Ba ba, ba, ba ♪
You know I
never go out ♪
Ba ba, ba, ba ♪
And you know I start
to forget things ♪
It's okay ♪
They weren't
essential anyway ♪