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Art of Deception (2019)
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He just arrived. Contact is imminent. Who are you? I'm afraid I can't tell you that, Mr. Hardwick. Did he send you? I'm sure you already know the answer to that question. What's he paying you? I'll double it if you let me walk out of here. You can't afford that kind of money Mr. Hardwick, I've seen your financials. I have a nest egg. Let's be realistic, Mr. Hardwick. Even if you could afford to double my pay, do you really think he would let you just walk out of here? Hmm? That he wouldn't stop until he found you and your wife? No listen! I'm not here to negotiate, Mr. Hardwick. I'm here to complete a job. You can't complete your job without your gun can you? That gun is a luxury. There are many other ways we can do this, Mr. Hardwick. More painful ways. Do you know how many bones are in the human body, Mr. Hardwick? I know how to break each and every one of those bones. One. At. A time. Please. Lucky for you, I don't have time to demonstrate that. Where's your wife, Mr. Hardwick? She's gone. She's gone, she's gone. No she isn't. We've been watching your house all day. She never left. But you were planning on leaving tonight huh? Under the shadow of darkness perhaps? Maybe sneak out the back door? Fuck you! Fuck him! I was just doing my job! I won't tell anybody. Ah, well we can't be so sure about that now can we, Mr. Hardwick? I mean, we couldn't even trust you to stay in town after all. So for the second time, where is she? She's gone. She's gone! she's gone. I really don't like to repeat myself, Mr. Hardwick, so the third time will not be a charm, it'll just be more painful for you. Please! No! Please! Don't hurt him! No! I cannot stand by and watch him hurt you, Malcolm. Your wife knows what it takes to be smart in a situation like this. So for that, she will not suffer. No! No! I'm gonna kill you! I don't think you'll be doing much of anything, Mr. Hardwick. Please! Please no, no, no, no! I've got the bag. Here you go. Package acquired and secured sir. Clean up crew's in route. What? Guess what's almost finished. The project you've been working on with Malcolm and Craig? Bingo. First thing Monday morning, Malcolm and I are going to put the finishing touches on it. Then you and I, my love, we spend more time together since our last incident. Hey, that is great news. I finally get my husband back! I can't even tell you how happy I am. Oh my god, you know Director Smith has been making you work these really long hours. Which is a little bit odd don't you think? Val, Val, it's my job. I do what I'm told and I don't ask questions. Yeah, whatever. Maybe it's just me. You're right, you're right, what can I say? I love you, my sexy husband. Oh my god, I love you. Well it looks like Monday's gonna be a spectacular and productive day. Hey, when I'm done with my workout with Lucy, let's celebrate. Perfect. Maybe we can go out to dinner to celebrate with Malcolm and his wife Peggy, Craig and Lucy, perhaps even Director Smith. If not, then just the both of us. Oooo, okay, I like the sound of that. So where's this little hideout that you're taking us to? You mean you haven't figured it out yet, my little GI? No. Just cut me some slack, I'm on vacay mode! Please don't make me beg. It has a big house. Yeah? A gym, a pool. Uncle Lou's? Yay! Uncle Lou's! Woo, yeah! Oh baby. So glad to get away with you. And oh wait, I got another surprise for you. You do? As soon as I get my raise, this American classic right here is ours. Are you serious? Dead serious. Anything and everything for you, my love. Oh baby, I love you. I love you! Woo hoo hoo! Uncle Lou, I'm home! Woo! Uncle Lou! But this time we're alone. Yeeees, Uncle Lou's Ha ha, baby! Woo! Wait, is that your way of telling me to take all the bags upstairs while you go lay on the couch as usual, always, all the time, 24/7? All right, first of all I don't need you to carry my bags okay? Mmmhm. Second of all, I'm not a couch potato like you, my sexy baby. Yeah, but don't forget geniuses need a lot of rest, and the reason why I'm so smart is because I get a lot of sleep. Wow, how did you fit in here? I managed. 'Cause your head is way too big. Really? Big head on campus. So you wanna just get down to that huh? What, are you afraid I'm gonna kick your ass? Well the only ass whose gonna get kicked here, Val, is yours and you know this. Okay, all right, well... You're my wife, I don't wanna kick your ass, but I will. All right, whatever. Everybody deserves an ass kicking a little bit. Okay, let's bet on this. Huh? I got this. What? - Let's bet on it. - Winner cooks dinner. - Oh yeah? - Yeah that's right, you know I'm the better cook anyway, so. Okay, let's do this. Come on. Come on, slowpoke! I'll still win with the head start. Come on slowpoke, what are you waiting for? Here I go, I'm coming! What's taking you so long? I win! I win! If you don't hit me, I'm cooking my famous dish. Your famous baked potato? Is that all you got? Maybe. I win. Whoa, baby. Winner. I love you, baby. I win, baby. All right, you win. You got me. Sweetheart, you always win, but next time I'm gonna get you. Hey baby. Hey. How's the water? Feels real nice. Go in it a little later. Yeah we should. Hey. Such a beautiful night isn't it? Hey, what's up? Are you happy? I mean really happy? Yeah. Of course. Why would you ask something like that? I don't know, it's just sometimes I wish that I could do better for the both of us like it used to be before. Sweetie, you always provide. Always. And the way it used to be, we weren't even that happy. I mean now we love our careers. We live comfortably. And look at me. Hey. We have our health. That's important. And I love being with you. I mean we made a decision to change our lives together. This is exactly what we wanted. Even with all the craziness that we've gone through? Yes, even with all the craziness. Good. 'Cause there's a lot of craziness. Yeah, I know that. Baby. Yeah? You truly are the best thing that's ever happened to me. I love you very, very, very much. I love you too. So cheer up. Come on. Let's celebrate. We're on vacation. Okay, cheer up it is. Cheers to life. To life. So you're confident Markham will have the situation done today? Yes sir. He's putting the finishing touches on the chip as we speak. Good. And the virus and serum? Trials have been conducted and completed as of this morning. Everything works the way we were hoping it would. Good. The rate he's going, he'll be done before lunch. Should we just cut him then? Let him finish out the day. So as not to arouse suspicion. Yes sir. You should be proud of yourself, Stern. You're about to be part of history. History that no one will ever know about. You want recognition Stern, you don't join the CIA. You go with those FBI pansies who need a pat on the back for everything they do. Oh I'm not looking for recognition. Good. Because we will always and forever be the unsung heroes of this country. I just mean no one will ever know what you've done, sir. The brilliance of it all. World leaders would bow down to you. They would also kill me to get their hands on this. Which is why I've taken every precaution to make sure that won't happen. Something on your mind Stern? Well sir, Markham has proven to be a valuable asset since starting his work on this project. He's a hard worker, trustworthy, and he takes his job seriously. Maybe you should reconsider his fate, sir. You've grown fond of him. When you work day and night with someone for a couple years you tend to bond, sir. And his wife and mine have become good friends. He already knows too much about the project. But not enough to understand what we're doing. He still thinks the chip and the virus and serum are parts of two unrelated projects. When this project was started, you knew all about the risks, and you assured me you would be okay with them. I did. I do, sir. Then you understand why I can't budge. Now go on back to the lab. When he's done, give me a call. I'll come right down. We'll test the chip immediately. Yes sir. How's it coming along? Almost done. Just finished taking off the excess photo resist. Now when the chip dries, voila. Wonderful. Craig. You hear anything about Malcolm? Director Smith terminated him from the project. Being so close to the end, we didn't need both of you. Gee, that's too bad. I mean he's worked so hard on this project, not to see it to the end, so many hours. Just seems kinda odd right? Deputy Smith is gonna ask you for the equations. Do yourself a favor and hold onto them. Hey Craig. Yeah? You think with all the long hours and hard work that I've been putting in on this project, and the great job that you're always saying I'm doing, perhaps you could put a good word in for me with Director Smith about a possible raise? I mean of course if the chip is a success. Sure. I'll see what I can do. Appreciate that, Craig. Making some big plans with this money? I'm gonna buy a bigger house. Bigger house usually means one thing. No, Val and I aren't pregnant. Not yet at least, it's just I'm taking the first tentative steps. It's done. Great. You got this Joseph. The chip will work, you'll get your raise. Everything will work out. Good morning Markham! Good morning sir. I understand you finished the chip. Yes sir. Outstanding, where is it? Deputy Smith, I have everything all set up sir. Great, great. Oh, I'm so sorry Markham. You're not cleared to be in here with us. The nano chip is embedded in a dissolvable base. We just need to wait a minute for the base to dissolve, and the nano chip to detach, so that it will fit through the needle. Everything is going as planned, sir. We're making great progress. Progress? I need results. I'll keep you updated. Laverne was injected with the virus two days ago. As you can see, she's not doing so well. Now I will inject her for the second time. Shirley, while she seems fine, has been locked inside the same cage with Laverne since we injected her. The airborne virus is working its magic on Shirley who's become more docile and easily tired. The serum takes an almost immediate effect on the subject. Give or take a minute. What's going on? That's normal. It means the serum is working. Amazing. The other mouse's illness won't affect her? Correct. Once the serum is in the system, the subject can withstand being around others who have the virus. Immediate and complete immunity. Excellent. Now that the chip is inside, and the subject being so small, it should reach the brain in seconds. You can run the program sir. It works! Yes! It works! Congratulations sir, we did it! You did it, sir! You did it! All your hard work and it finally paid off! When will the chip be ready for mass distribution? I can move over to the factory this afternoon. Have the first batch ready in three days. Good. I'll map out the distribution. We'll start in the Midwest, work our way outwards. Maybe send it to Europe as well to start on that end of the world. It should spread like wildfire within three days. They'll be begging for the serum. And how long will it take to duplicate the chip in large quantities? Now that we have the schematics it won't take but a matter of days. Good. The worst virus the US has seen since West Nile and we already have a cure. Within six months every single person on the planet will have this chip inside of them and they will be under our complete control. I'm gonna make arrangements for Markham and his wife's termination this evening. We don't know if he heard anything. Why would he leave in such a hurry then? Huh? There he is! Stop him! Sir, we got him! What's your name son? Leroy, sir. Get me feeds to every stairwell and exit 10 minutes ago. Same time. Right. Dammit! What the fuck? I thought you had him, over! Sir we lost him. He must've gone through the vents. Well find him goddammit! Show me the hallways. There, where is that? West floor, Corridor B. He's right near the garage hazard. You're welcome! What's wrong Markham? Card not working? We're really gonna enjoy this. Come on Joe! There's nowhere it go. Come on. Get out of the car! Get out of the car! Come on, come on, open up! Craig, anything? Come on baby, pick the phone up. Crowley. Get to his house immediately. And send Sharpe to her office. I want her picked up before he can get to her. Come on, come on. Mrs. Markham just arrived. Pick up the phone, baby. Pick it up! What the... Hi papi. Okay, something big is going down, I can't explain over the phone, but I need you to trust me okay? Yeah, of course. Meet me at the airport right away. Don't go back to the office and don't go home. I'm home already. Baby get out of the house right now! Goddammit. What is it baby? Baby what is it? There's a man in our house. I'm on my way. Who the fuck are you? You need to come with me, Mrs. Markham. I'm not going anywhere with you. We can do this the easy way or we can do this the hard way. Well I don't know you and you don't know me, so it's easy to say that. You don't even know what I'm fucking capable of. So you think that I can't handle you? I bet money on it. You know how to use that? You have no idea. 'Cause I know how to use this. Get back here! I have her. Good. Bring her out of there quickly. Markham is on his way and I don't want her anywhere nearby until he's brought in. Got it. You okay? I'm fine. We have to get her out of here fast. Come on, get her up. Let's get her to the van. Val! Baby! Val! No sudden moves Markham. Where is my wife? She's safe. For now. You gonna kill me? Not unless you do something stupid. Smith doesn't want me dead. All I know is he wants you brought back in. Are you tracking my phone or my car or both? What? You knew I was coming here which means that you're tracking me, so which one is it? My phone or my car? Or is it both? Does it matter? I guess not since when I leave here I won't be using either huh? Damn right, let's go. Oh, you think I was coming with you? I mean when I beat the shit out of you and I walk out of here alone. Beat the shit out of me? That's what I said. What, do you think I came here alone? You still think you're walking out of here alone? The way I see it, I still have the advantage here. How do you figure? Smith wants me alive, you can't shoot me. Doesn't mean I can't wound you. You're not getting out of here alive Markham. Didn't anyone ever teach you never try to defeat a man when he has home court advantage? Yeah, but I was always one to break the rules. You gonna walk out willingly, or am I gonna have to carry you out? Neither! His cell signal still shows him at the house. This is taking way too long. Do you have him? This is him! Markham. Yeah, your guys are still alive, but they're indisposed at the moment. Why don't you come back to the office? Why, so you can kill me? I'm not gonna kill you. "I'll make arrangements for Markham "and his wife's termination later this evening." Does this ring a bell? Listen... Where's my wife? We have her, she's fine for now. If you just so much as lay a finger on her, you're fucked and I guarantee this. I won't have to do anything to her as long as your cooperate. Seems as if you're the one who should be cooperating now, Smith. Excuse me? You sent Vaughn to bring me in, not to kill me. You want me alive and you need me alive because maybe I just might have recorded your whole conversation with Craig. Maybe I have files in my possession that can bring you and your whole stupid little operation down. I'm on to your games, don't fuck with me Smith! Your wife's life depends on this, Mr. Markham. I will kill you, I will fucking rip out your throat if you fuck with her. Looks like I hold all the cards now huh? I can cut you in on this. Guarantee your safety. Because I can trust you right? What do you want? I want my wife back and I will get her back. You don't know where she is. Try tracking me now, you corrupted piece of shit! This conversation is over! Don't you hang up this phone! That some of a bitch! What? He's onto us. He ditched everything we could use to track him, that smart little fucker. Well that is why you hired him. Thanks for getting here so fast. No problem. How can I be of assistance? Markham knows everything and he's now on the run. That is unfortunate. Do you know his whereabouts? We lost him. Currently trying to pinpoint where he may be and where he could be going. I'm not too sure how I can help then. He's not like the other guys. He's a trained fighter. You're the only person I know who may be able to match his skill set. So? We also have his wife. She'll need to be interrogated for information. In a timely fashion. Get his whereabouts and bring him back here. Your usual rate will be tripled. Done. I hear the wife's a lot like Markham. Cocky and a fighter. And where is she? Time is of the essence. I understand. It'd be best if you go now. How you doing brother? Good, how are you doing? Is that it? Yeah, that's it. I'm gonna pay with cash. Whatever, it's cool. Here you go. Keep the change. Hey you! Come here! Wake up, Mrs. Markham. Hmm? What? Might wanna save your strength. You lost quite a bit of blood from that head injury, and depending on how the next few minutes go, you may be losing more. I'm gonna take that gag out of your mouth now. Don't scream. You're miles away from anyone who can hear you anyway. You have no idea who you're messing with. When Joseph gets here he's gonna fuck you up! He doesn't know where you are. This place isn't on any map. It's just you and me. You're not like the others. That's putting it mildly. Well then you're smart enough to know how this is going to go down. Your husband has fallen off the grid, and I need to know where he is. Well I don't know where he is. I've been otherwise preoccupied if you can't tell, you idiot. You know where he might be? Sorry. I'm not a mind reader. Get out of my face! Don't do that again. Do you know how many bones are in the human body, Miss Markham? Correct. And I know how to break each and every one of those bones. One at a... Break 'em now. Come on! One at a time? Can't do shit! That should mellow you out. Smith. It's me. Did she talk? More than she knows. Who are these two? What do you mean? Markham and his wife, who are they? How'd you find them? Markham applied like everyone else. Hmm. What's his background? Science. You know this. He never had training as an agent? Never. Whatever training he had, he obviously got it elsewhere. Yeah, well your vetting skills are lax because his wife is capable of the same skills. She put me in a figure four headlock. What? Now she's sedated, but she revealed something beforehand. "You have no idea who you're messing with." There's something in their past that you don't know. Markham went through rigorous background checks. And yet here he is, on the run and able to take out four of your men at once. You missed something. Or he's really good at hiding things because I guarantee you these two are not who they claim to be. Keep on trying to get information out of her, yeah? What are you hiding Markham? Come in! We got him! He just used a credit card downtown. Thanks, thanks! So you wanna close your accounts, Mr. Markham. Yes sir. Well you've been a valued customer for more than six years. If you don't mind my asking, if you're thinking of banking someplace else... Oh no, I'm not gonna be banking anywhere else, it's more of a personal issue. Yes, I understand. Well we'll be very sorry to see you go. Do you know how long this is gonna take? Shouldn't take more than an hour. No no, that's not gonna work. I'm in a huge hurry here. I need you to please get the money sooner. Okay, well we'll do the best we can. Thank you very much. Who are you? Fuck off. I don't have time for these games, Miss Markham. Then kill me. That'll happen later. You're much more valuable alive at the moment. Well you're not gonna get anything out of me. How did you learn that move? I was a gymnast. Bet you're great in bed. And I bet you're not. If that's how you get your kicks, you probably have mommy issues. We all have mommy issues, Miss Markham. It's what we do with them that defines us. If you ask different people what their idea of pain is, in the most excruciating sense, almost all of them will reply with anything to do with their mouths. Toothaches, root canal, gum disease. There's a reason why people hate going to the dentist. So I'm gonna give you one last chance to answer my questions. It'd be pretty stupid of you to start with the mouth. Fucking moron. All you need is your tongue to get the point across. Who. Are. You? Huh? Where's your husband? No? All right. Who really needs all those pesky teeth anyways? Eeny. Meeny. Miny. Moe. Come on, move it! Sir. Do you run this place? Yes. What can I do for you? Do you recognize this man? No. Sorry. Excuse me... Do you recognize this man? Excuse me sir, can you please stay on the other side... Do you recognize this man? I said I've never seen his face. Okay? I'm the one who opened up this place tonight. I know every face that comes through here. He bought something from here about 20 minutes ago. What's going on here? You know what, I've not seen him. I'm sorry, okay? I have a bar to run here. I have a business to run here. I wish I could help you. I'm from the United States government, and if you're lying to me, you could be facing serious charges. Look. Why do I have a reason to lie to you, okay? This is my bar. I'm sorry, I've never seen him. Boss. He's not here. Sir! We just got another hit. This one's in Bridgewater. Let's go! Come on. Have we loosened that tongue any? Still got some fight left I see. Wait, stop! I need to get an exact location. What the hell? What is it? Another one of his credit cards was just used in Spring Creek. That's impossible. Spring Creek is over an hour away. A fourth one was just used on Clover Hill. Shit. Decoys. What? He's using decoys to send us on a wild goose chase. He's keeping us preoccupied and off his trail. So what do we do? Damn. He's gotta be close to home. He said he wasn't going to use his car. And he's not stupid enough to use his wife's either. He knows we'll be monitoring his credit card usage, so he's in need of cash. A lot of it. So he's still on foot and in need of cash? What is the only other option he can use to get that kind of money? Drain his bank accounts. Bingo. And we only deal with one bank, so which branch is close to him? Sir, it looks like he's already in the process of getting his funds released as we speak. Shit! Yes? I'll be right there. Looks like your husband just saved your life. We found him. Good luck bringing him in. I don't need luck. Okay, take a right out of the parking lot and go two miles down. And you're sure there's nothing we can do to keep your business here with us, Mr. Markham? Leland, when I decide to do business again you'll be the one I come to, I promise you that. Well your loyalty is very much appreciated, sir. Appreciate yours. Mr. Markham. You can keep the briefcase. No, it's okay, I prefer to take mine, but I appreciate the offer. All right sir, we're here. We're too far away. He's all yours. Bring him in alive. Copy that. All right fellas, let's rock and roll. Thank you again for all your fast work Leland. A pleasure, Mr. Markham. Hey don't shoot! We need him alive! Hey! Hey get off my bike! Son of a bitch! Oh yes. Yes. Going somewhere? Do you really wanna do this? Remember, you're the one who brought this upon yourself. We never would've made in time Craig. Just stand by all right? All right, come on, what do we got? I ran the Markhams's images through the global database and found this. Meet Travis and Jasmine Cunningham. Military officers until six years ago. And then what? According to records, they died six years ago. Start from the beginning and tell me everything. They both joined the military 10 years ago. Whirlwind romance ensued and the two ended up getting married. Top of their unit in every area. Someone took notice and had them join a highly classified group of soldiers... Who were turned into trained assassins right? Correct. Jesus, God! They went on a mission together six years ago. There was an explosion, bodies were found along with hair and teeth that matched. They were presumed to be dead. That's how they play the game. Create new identities and just start over right? And what better way to work than for the CIA. The very essence of discretion. So what do you want to do sir? We'll just have to force his hand. By going public. Travis? The fuck are you doing here? Frankie. What the fuck's wrong with you? Fuck. Val! Joseph. Baby. Joseph. Val! Joseph. Joseph. Joseph. Joseph. Joseph. Joseph. Joseph. Joseph. Joseph. Joseph. Joseph. Joseph. Joseph. Baby. Val! Joseph. Oh god. Baby, baby! Baby. Figured you could use a cold one. Hey. Yeah, I could definitely use one. So? How you feeling? Hey, I'm as good as can be all things considered. Yeah. I got that bullet out. It wasn't that deep. Yeah, I owe you one. I'm impressed. Yeah, just put it on the list. Oh man, 10 years and this place hasn't changed a bit. You have though, old man. Who are you calling old man, junior? You know, I wasn't sure if I was ever gonna see you again. Yeah. That was the plan. Have a seat. You gonna stare at me all day? You don't know how good it is to see you. Think I got a pretty good idea. How's mom and dad? Good. Dad got a promotion. So they're going to an Alaskan cruise. Mom's pretty excited about that. Good for them, they deserve it. You know, it took them a long time to get over losing you. I hated doing that to them. I know. Did what you had to do. Yeah, a lot of good it did me. So what's going on now? Well I went to work for the CIA in the science department right after I faked my death. Everything was going real well until two years ago, my boss's boss handpicked me to help in the creation of a virus, its antidote, and a nano chip. I was led to believe that all three of them were created for different reasons. But today they were tested, after I completed it, and I found out they were created for one specific reason. And the bullet wounds tell me that it's probably not a good specific reason? No it's not. See, they wanted to spread the virus worldwide, making it mandatory that the antidote be administered to each individual with the virus. Otherwise if they didn't take it they would die in about a month or so. But what the people would not know is that the nano chip would be within the antidote embedding itself into the host's brain allowing complete mind control. They tested it on mice today. And it worked. Fucking government. And they used me for it. And now it's... It's my fault! That they kidnapped Jasmine. Shit. And I need to get her back. You still good at hacking? Dog good at finding a bone? I need you to hack into the CIA's mainframe and download every piece of information you can on Project Red Chip. All right, I'm in. Dude. Deputy CIA Director Roland Smith has reported at a top secret government building 30 minutes ago. It is with sadness and great disgust that I must report that one of our own, Joseph Markham, also known as Travis Cunningham, has turned traitor to our country. Cunningham has used our resources against us and created a deadly super virus that attacks the immune system resulting in death if not properly treated. He's armed with the virus, considered highly dangerous. If you see him, do not approach him, but contact authorities immediately. Thank you. Chilling news just reported... Do you know what you just did? Huh? Made your husband sit up and take notice? You're scum. This is Smith. I bet you think you're real clever about pulling this shit. Ha, I figure. You've been fucking me all day. Now it's time to return the favor. I could never have pulled it off if it weren't for you and your past indiscretions. "Travis." Doing this caused you to fuck yourself with what I... You don't have shit! Or you would've exposed me by now. Maybe I was just buying time, you ever think of that? Maybe you were bluffing. By portraying yourself as a US soldier who faked his own death to go AWOL on his own country, then infiltrate the CIA just to create this deadly super virus to unleash unto the world. That makes you a home grown terrorist. And there is nothing Americans consider worse than a home grown terrorist, so listen to me. If you try to tell anyone that I was behind this plan, no one will ever believe you. Yeah, we'll see about that. I'm done playing games with you, Mr. Markham, or Cunningham, or whoever the fuck you really are. This ends. Tomorrow morning I want you in the lab. 10 AM. That's not gonna happen. Well if you don't show up, I'm afraid your wife gets to be turned into patient zero. You listen to me here, you motherfucker... No! I'm done listening. I want you in the lab tomorrow morning. 10 AM or else. No! Don't do it! Put my wife on the phone! Why not. This may be the last time you can speak to her. Baby? Baby, are you okay? Oh my god. I'm alive. Baby, I'm coming for you. No, if you come for me now they're just gonna kill us both and unleash the virus. Of course I am, I'm coming for you. Baby no, listen. Either way they're gonna kill us both. If you stay away you can at least clear our names and bring those fuckers down. Please don't let me die in vain. Baby, please remember that I love you so much! Val! Remember I love you! How touching, how touching. Just know if you don't show up, your death is inevitable. If we don't get you, some vigilante probably will. By this time tomorrow, you will both be dead. So what are you gonna do? I don't know. Die trying to save my wife and let the catastrophe happen anyway, or save billions of lives? Hey, do you still have your old contacts? And more. Does a shack of rooms still look like a command center? Like you said man, 10 years. Nothing's changed. Well you think you got in you to pull out an all-nighter? You got a plan? I mean it'll take some doing, but I think it'll work. Whatever it is, let's do it. Well it's about time you got a good idea, come on. All right. Come in. Director Smith. Vice President Parker is here to see you. Send him in. Roland. Mr. Vice President. Now you wanna tell me what the fuck is going on here? Sir, I tried to handle this quietly, but this Markham situation snowballed into a cluster-fuck of epic proportions. I had no choice... By going public, are you crazy? I know you're upset, but you have to see the bigger picture here. I wouldn't have done it if I hadn't thought it through. By all means, clue me in. The virus is going to be transmitted regardless of who introduced it right? While we were hoping for the element of surprise, the people will now know of its existence prior to it being released. We've put fear out there, sir. People will be begging for the antidote. And by placing the blame on Markham? It will cover our asses and make us, and you, look like heroes. You should've come to me first. I wanted to sir, but things were happening so fast and I didn't want anyone to link us to this problem if things went sour. Good. Good, we've come too far for this to backfire on us. It won't, sir. Now that the world thinks he's a traitor, no one will ever believe him. Once he and his wife are taken care of, it's smooth sailing from here on out. Within six months the president will be impeached and you will take your rightful spot in the Oval Office. It's getting late, I gotta go. All right. I wanna hear good news when we speak tomorrow. Expect nothing less, sir. So is everything ready? I completed what I had to do. You got what I need? It took some effort, but I finally got everything here. There's some pretty crazy shit on here. Yeah, I bet there is. Well we got a couple more hours, why don't you get some sleep? You deserve it. Looks like you need it anyway. No no, I do this on the regular. I don't wanna miss this golden opportunity to hang out with my one and only brother. You know Frankie, I really do appreciate you helping me out like this. You're the best brother anybody could have. I mean you and Val are the only family I have right now. It's family, man. It's what we do. It's what it's all about, you know? I got a question for you. Is this really how you want to handle this? I don't have a choice. You sure you wanna go along with this? There's no turning back. I wouldn't miss this for the world. Well we need to get in there and be quick at what we do and efficient, all right? There's no messing around. Hey there! Hey! Hey, you having car problems? Yeah, you know, I've been stuck out here all morning. I just can't get the damn car started. You mind giving me a hand? Yeah, it's the darnedest thing. It almost started, then it wouldn't. I just don't get it. We can take a look at it for you. My pop was a mechanic. Whoa. Not gonna hurt you, I just need your clothes and your van all right? Okay. I'm in the back alley going through the back entrance. Copy. Are the prosthetics all right? They're holding up all right, your boys did a great job. Okay, you're in position. Now bring us home. Val? Are you awake? Val. What do you want? I got you a smoothie. I heard what Slater did to you. And figured something fluid would go down better? How thoughtful. I'm so sorry this happened the way it did. Are you? You gotta believe me. This is really not my plan. I never wanted you guys to get hurt. Yet here we are. You knew this was gonna happen from the beginning right? No. You knew this is how it was gonna end. Yes. So let me get this straight. You got paid to come into our home and to have us trust you? And to lie to us? That was my job, Val. What could I do? "What could I do?" Oh you're such a friggin' coward! What, are you afraid of what the boss is gonna do to you? You and Joseph are like family to me. Well you're dead to me. But the only comfort that I get in all of this. Smith is gonna do the same thing to you that he's doing to me and my husband. Val... You'd be a fool to think otherwise. Get the fuck out of my face! You make it so sick, I can't stand looking at you. You're such a piece of garbage. I didn't want to. Please, you gotta believe me. You gotta believe me. Get out! I'm sorry... Get out! Get the fuck out! Okay, I'm in the lab, it's clear. Number one is set. Copy that. Slater was taking way too long. Look, just get her out of there and bring her to the lab. All right, everything is all set. Now remember, if anything happens to me, I need you to release all the information on the flash drive to the media. You're my last line of defense, so keep an eye on things. It's already in progress. You're covered man. Thanks. I know you'll make it work. You always have. Oh! I'm sorry. It's okay. Do I now you? I've been working here for a while now. Joseph? We should probably take this in there before someone sees you. Let's go. What can't you do? Shut up, traitor. I didn't wanna have to hurt you despite what you did to me and Val. You don't have to 'cause I'm not gonna tell anyone you're here. Yeah right. I swear on my family's lives, I want you to get Val out of here and go far away. I can't live like this anymore knowing what I did to you. To Val. This isn't business as usual for me. I'm just a lab geek. All these lies, all this murder. When I first started on this project, all it meant to me was more money in my pocket. A chance to provide for my family. Like you wanted for your own. It wasn't until we were too deeply into it that Roland told me the true nature of the project. Well then why didn't you say anything? 'Cause I was weak-willed and money hungry and lacked a backbone. I was the perfect employee and I went along with it because he threatened my family's safety. As long as I did what I was told, they were gonna be okay. When our families started getting close I didn't know what was in store for you. Why do you think I tipped you off in the lab not to hand over the final equations with your schematics? I know you don't think you can trust me, but I swear to you I won't say a word. Well I'm gonna have to knock you out to make sure. Do what you have to do. My pleasure! Hello Joseph. I'm sorry, I think you're mistaken. My name's not Joseph, it's Tom. I work here. Cut the bullshit. I know it's you, Markham. Okay, you got me. Well done. Not quite sure why they sent you after me though. 'Cause Slater couldn't get the job done. So Roland had him taken care of. He wasted too much time on that bitch called your wife instead of looking for you. Let me tell you something. Right before I came here. I went after Slater Bad. I located where he lived, then I tracked him down. Let's see what you got. Looks like your husband just signed your death warrant, you bitch! So you showed up huh? Course I did. I want my wife. You want your fucking wife? Now's when I'm gonna get her back. Come on! Any final words? Duck. What? Baby! I got a plan. I know. Of course I was coming for you, baby. Stand behind me. Later Smith! Raven James reporting live for Broadcast News Network here at a top secret CIA building where two explosions were just reported by an anonymous source only moments after the CIA received a mysterious bomb threat. It's been confirmed that there were five casualties on site. Three were found dead at the blast site and the confirmed identities are CIA's Deputy Director of Science and Technology Roland Smith, and wanted fugitives Travis and Jasmine Cunningham. The fourth casualty, Craig Stern, was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. And the fifth body is unidentified. Sociopath and known assassin Slater Bad, who had eluded authorities for almost a decade, was found dead at his home. It is confirmed that Slater Bad was hired by CIA's Deputy Director Roland Smith. Further investigations... It was just revealed that Deputy Director Roland Smith of the CIA was the culprit behind the virus and not Travis Cunningham. Smith was working in collusion with Vice President Louis Parker who planned on using this simultaneously to oust President Perdomo and create some kind of super army of controlled citizen. Heated arguments have occurred all over the country as the nation is split in two by the actions of these unlikely heroes. While some believe they betrayed their country by faking their deaths, many have already forgiven them for giving up their lives, in actuality this time, to save the lives of billions of others. Yes! Now this is living, baby. Sure is. You know, Dr. Camillo did a great job on your teeth, baby. Yeah he did. You and your brother are geniuses. I really didn't want to, but I have to say it. Nonsense, we couldn't have done it without you, baby. You did your part by staying alive. Staying alive? I was barely staying alive. Yeah, but you did and that's the important part. Yeah, if you say so. I got a surprise for you. Where'd you get hold of that? I emptied out our bank account. We're set. Oh my god. So what's next? You think they're gonna figure it out? Never. That's why you're my hero. And that's why I love you, Mrs. White. That's why I love you, Mr. White. |
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