Previously on The Rook...
As you can see, your memory is completely lost.
And you've chosen a fresh start.
I've arranged to have you smuggled out of the country.
And what exactly are you asking me to do, Myfanwy?
Arrange safe passage for me.
The Lugat are expert human traffickers,
profiting in the sale of EVAs.
Some turn a profit on loan.
Others we keep for personal use.
EVAs might be better deployed amongst
the publicly acknowledged agencies.
The home office threatens a review every other year.
Never once has it happened.
But there's always a first time.
Kindly remember I told you all this asking nothing in return.
Next time, prepare to make a trade.
I'm always willing to bargain with the King.
His name is Nazim Al Rifai.
They call him a pure river.
Washes you clean.
They played me.
Now I question everything,
not just him but about myself.
Linda was behind all of this.
It-it's criminal, bordering on treasonous.
You can get out.
There are EVAs living free in the world.
They can craft an exit strategy and new identities for us.
Myfanwy!
I can help you! You're not safe alone!
I'm late.
- Sorry. - It's okay.
I'm glad you're here.
Your message made me cry.
I... I don't know why it took me so long to see things clearly.
You were right.
You needed time to process.
Still can't quite believe Linda.
She thought she was helping.
By keeping me in the dark,
wondering who and what I am?
No, if she really cared about me, then she wouldn't have waited
until she was locked up to come clean.
All that matters now is that we're here,
together.
Thank you...
for not giving up on me.
The ferry leaves tomorrow from Dover at 10:00 a.m.
You'll be met by a driver in Calais.
He'll be holding a sign with your alias.
You can trust him. He's one of us.
What about you?
I'll meet you at the safe house in Bruges.
It's better that way.
Right. Yeah.
It's me they want.
And if you get caught, I will get you out again.
The Checquy is never going to stop looking for me,
ever.
- And they're everywhere. - And so are we.
We have infiltrated governments,
financial institutions, security agencies.
I do not want to live my life on the run,
always looking over my shoulder.
- I can't. - This isn't forever.
The Checquy has been destabilized.
It's only a matter of time before this nightmare is over.
Bronwyn.
I will see you tomorrow night in Bruges.
11:00 p.m.
Understand?
Shit.
I... I... I don't know if I can do this.
You can.
Myf, you've come so far.
You're so close.
Promise me you'll be there.
Promise me.
_
The 1614 from Dover to Calais
will be departing from Gate 2.
Miss, is this your bag?
Ladies and Gentlemen, for security reasons
please do not leave any luggage unattended.
If you notice any unattended luggage, please report it immediately...
Enjoy your trip.
9:45 ferry to Dunkirk has been delayed.
All right.
Ladies and gentlemen,
the Dover to Calais ferry will be boarding in five minutes.
Please enjoy...
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There are ten doses preloaded.
Ah, should be more than enough for her time here.
We gave her a bit extra for the journey,
but she'll need a dose by the time she arrives.
Understood.
Ordered you a full English.
You gonna get up today?
No.
I'm good right here.
I just want to say that this was... fun.
But we both know what's best.
Leave and don't come back.
That's what I was gonna suggest.
Well, great minds think alike.
- See you at the office. - Bye.
I'd like the court meetings set at half past 8:00
every day, no exceptions.
And get the revised budget to me by the end of the day.
Yes, hello.
No, no, no. I'm not talking about a gesture.
I'm talking about actual accountability.
Yeah. All right. Call me back.
Okay, so...
BBC, Sky,
Channel Four, Al Jazeera.
Thank you.
It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
We'll bring foreign and domestic operations
into one building, one support staff,
full court centralization.
We'll finally have the chance to supersede GCHQ,
MI5, and MI6.
How long have you been planning for this?
I first presented the idea to Linda, uh, about a year ago,
but she hesitated over the budget.
What makes you think we could afford it now?
No more duplications of roles across multiple locations.
It'll pay for itself.
I'll leave you to it.
I only have five minutes before my next meeting.
The agency is going under review.
What? Wait. I thought we put that to bed.
I-i-is reorganization on the table?
No, no, no, not... not reorganization.
Abolition of the Checquy.
Shit.
Redistribution of EVA assets
throughout the security services.
That... that is ludicrous!
There must be something you can do.
Th-th-there's not, not anymore.
The situation with Linda has tipped the scales.
People trusted her, but... they don't know you as well.
I'm sorry, Conrad.
The PM should know that any instability that exists
predates my administration.
That... that's not how it works.
Well, it's how it should.
You don't have any idea, do you?
When you gained this office,
you lost the power to define your own reality.
Welcome to life under the microscope.
From now on, whatever happens,
it's your fault.
Hello, Myfanwy.
I'm Sophia.
You really should drink something.
You've had nothing all day.
I feel like I'm going to be sick.
I'm told the apamin can cause a bit of nausea.
It's a custom sedative made from bee venom.
Small doses at frequent intervals
allow us to remove your shackles and keep things...
nicely in control.
I'm allergic to bees.
I... I should be in anaphylactic shock right now.
You're not actually allergic.
Not in the typical sense.
The Checquy ran a battery of bio assessments
and found that a neurotoxin in bee venom disables your EVA.
They lied about the allergy
to keep you maximally operational.
- Who do you work for? - Eyes up here.
Thank you.
Do have some of that juice.
It might settle your stomach.
- Morning. - Morning.
What do you want now?
Good morning, Monica.
Yeah, maybe for someone.
Don't you think it's time you consider going home?
Believe me, I'll be going home.
I just need you to do me a favor first.
Why doesn't that surprise me?
New Glengrove. I need the address.
Yeah.
Tell them I'm coming.
I'll be there this afternoon.
I'll... I'll send you the address now.
Monica Reed is going home.
Yeah, I assumed as much.
Is Myfanwy in today?
Haven't seen her.
What's this?
Just came today.
"Dear you,
"lately I've been getting flashes of memory.
"I had one this morning.
"It was raining, and we were scrambling over a hill.
"Some kind of training exercise.
"The rain was coming down so hard,
"we took refuge under some overhanging rocks.
"And this image is so vivid in my mind:
"you were standing with your back to me,
"looking out at the downpour.
"I had an overwhelming urge
"to touch the strands of hair clinging to your neck,
"but I couldn't find the courage.
"Nor do I have the courage to tell you
"what I have to say now.
"By the time you read this,
"I'll be starting a new life of my own.
"The spark I feel with you is real.
"But I need to figure out who I am,
"away from the people who expect me to be who I was.
"I want you to know there's nothing
"you could have done to change my mind.
"I hope one day you'll forgive me.
With love, Myfanwy."
Drawbridge protocol... now.
Lock down the ports, the airports, the Tunnel.
Nobody gets out unless we've vetted the passenger manifests.
If we're fast, we might still catch her.
Long live the King!
Can I come in?
It's your agency, not mine.
We both know that your crimes
easily cross the threshold for prosecution.
However,
if you declare your intent
to keep the secrets of this agency,
I'll see to it that you are released.
No charges filed.
You'll receive full customary benefits:
pension, lifetime security detail.
All you have to do is sign the act,
and you'll be released immediately.
Whatever game you're playing,
you already won.
Game.
A pyrrhic victory.
It seems your departure has caused the PM to lose faith.
The review is underway.
To what end?
Full shutdown.
And that's not my only challenge.
Myfanwy Thomas is in the wind.
Gestalt received a letter.
As far as we can tell,
she hasn't made it out of the country.
But we don't have anything concrete.
I've stepped into a difficult role.
I admit, I've judged you harshly.
Conrad, you have to stop the review right now.
What are you suggesting?
Begging, bribery?
The Checquy is not just an agency.
It's the only family
that some of our assets will ever have,
and it is up to you to keep it together.
Conrad,
you've always been an idealist,
but you can't float above the fray anymore.
You have to fight your battles
deep in the mud
or lose by default.
How are you feeling?
Good girl.
Let's go. It's time.
Available for the first time is Pulmonas.
This EVA is able to survive over two hours
on a single breath of air.
Like a starfish,
Astra is able to regenerate human tissue.
The practical and medical applications of this EVA
are endless.
Heat-sensitive ion channels
help Tenebrous see in the dark.
Only ten years old,
she hasn't begun to reach her peak abilities.
Bidding starts at 2 million.
Lot 12. Electricae.
A rare defector from the Checquy of Great Britain.
Level 8 EVA, transdermal neurotransmission.
Bids start at £10 million.
Bidding starts in five, four,
three, two, one.
This EVA is a diamond in the rough,
capable of killing at near distance.
£10 million.
Do I hear 20?
Argentina, £20 million.
China, £25 million.
Russia, 30 million.
China, 35 million.
Private bidder, 40 million.
Do I hear 45?
Linda Farrier is exquisite,
but she's turned the Checquy into a dog's dinner.
I thought you might be the man to turn it around.
I am.
And if you agree to follow the rules of diplomacy,
it could be a new day for relations
between the Checquy and the Lugat.
We could put the past behind us.
Wonderful.
I agree to that.
Of course, our treaty is only good
if the Checquy continues to exist.
Were you aware the home office had ordered a review?
I'd heard the rumor.
What else have you heard?
Nothing.
Lorik, your hands are on the political purse strings.
Those involved would surely hear your testimony.
Are you asking for my help?
No problem.
I'll stop the review.
Thank you.
In exchange for proper incentive.
Last time we met, I warned you
I'd be looking for reciprocity.
My peace offering should more than qualify.
It doesn't.
What else did you have in mind?
Mercy for a prisoner who remains in your custody.
Hello, Geoffrey. Nice to see you.
Good afternoon, ma'am.
Thank you.
Excuse me.
Uh, do you guys know where I might find Nazim Al Rifai?
Uh, he's on the pitch over there.
Nazim!
What are you doing here?
Wanted to see if you're okay.
I'm good.
It's nice here.
Hmm.
Must be nice not to feel like the only weird one.
Thank you for what you did for me,
getting me here.
It was a group effort.
But you are the one who followed me
after I was kidnapped.
You are my role model.
Poor choice, dude.
No, it's not.
You are so strong.
I'm not.
I'm really not.
I didn't do any of this because I'm a good person
or a brave person or because I really care.
I did it because I thought that maybe you could
help me find out what happened to Marcus.
But when I found the answers,
I realized I would have been better off
just living with the questions.
Look, um...
I need you to do me a favor.
Enough air back there?
Yes.
I feel as if I can breathe for the first time.
Colin will be glad to have you back at home.
We'll see about that.
I might have to find a hobby to keep out of his way.
Are you okay?
Yeah.
Well, hello.
Nothing yet?
Train collision in Dusseldorf,
some kind of fire starter in the Greek islands.
Nothing that screams Myfanwy.
Keep looking.
She's out there somewhere.
Yes, she is. Yes.
I just sent you an encrypted message
with details of our meeting location.
Your cryptocurrency transaction is verified.
No, no, the auction fee is not refundable.
15%.
Myfanwy!
Your seller will be here to meet you shortly.
I'm going to finalize transport.
I've been running auctions for a few years.
And I know this is difficult for you,
but I have seen so much worse.
Myfanwy, my dear.
Good to see you.
I'm sorry about the circumstances.
This was your plan all along, wasn't it?
Kidnap and sell me.
It was your idea to stray outside the lines.
This is Viktor Danilov,
our host.
I should congratulate you.
75 million.
Whatever it is the Chinese want to do with you,
they want to do it very badly.
Admit it.
It's far more exciting than life as a bureaucrat.
Ah, look.
Time to go.
She's headed to Felixstowe.
You've been briefed on her dosing regimen?
Half a cc every two hours.
Good. Give too much, you'll kill her.
Give too late, she'll kill you.
She's due again in 40 minutes.
Set an alarm.
It's a two-hour drive.
Then you'll transfer to a container ship.
Best of luck to you, Myfanwy.
Hey!
I-is there someone there?
Anybody?
Hello.
I'm thirsty.
What's your name?
Gemma.
Hi, Gemma.
I'm Myfanwy.
You're gonna be okay.
Really?
How?
What's going on back there?
Don't know, mate.
Better pull over.
Maybe she needs a top-up already.
Hey, can you let the little girl out for a minute?
Please! She's a child!
- What's the holdup? - Don't know.
Can't seem to get it to...
Sorry, mate.
Whoa. It's okay.
I'm getting you out of here.
What?
I'm with the resistance.
Come on.
Hi.
Van's gonna meet us down the road.
We'll drive to Hastings, where...
a boat will meet us and take us to France.
Take the girl.
- I'm not coming. - What?
Don't be stupid. They'll be looking for you.
Thank you, truly.
But I mean it.
Go on.
- Go. - Come on.
Ingrid Woodhouse.
Ingrid, it's me.
Oh, my God, Myfanwy!
Look, I need to speak to Gestalt immediately.
- Where are you? - Now!
Yes, Ingrid?
Myfanwy?
Look, I was just at Victor Danilov's residence.
They're holding an auction. They have Linda.
- Where are you now? - Are you hurt?
It doesn't matter. I need you to go to her now!
- Myfanwy, you need to... - Run.
I'm not leaving without her.
Victor Danilov has full diplomatic immunity.
Might as well be Russian soil.
Lot 18. Gryllus.
Level 6 EVA.
Hypersonic diffusion produced by an internal organ
located in the diaphragm known as a tymbal.
Additionally, this EVA is also Checquy,
recently released from her role as King.
Bidding starts at £80 million.
Private bidder, £82 million.
Ukraine, 84.
China, 85 million.
It is not a matter of protocol. I need full authorization.
You know I don't have the authority. My hands are tied.
Now who's the one denying responsibilities?
How can I possibly sanction
invading the home of a Russian diplomat?
Look, a one-kilometer perimeter.
- It's the most we can do. - The most you can do,
with one of your agencies under full assault?
What you're asking amounts to a declaration of war against
one of our greatest adversaries.
Yes, thanks for your help.
I never said that!
You make up shit in your head 'cause you're fucking insane!
Who the fuck do you think you're talking to?
You, you fucking paranoid prick!
Is this what you want? Is this what you want?
- You fucking maniac! - Sir, please!
Do we have some sort of misunderstanding?
We do.
Notify Toronto
and delay all departures until further notice.
The Checquy's foundations are about to crack,
so the onus on us is to keep a cool head.
- Oh, fu... - Are you all right?
- Did they hurt you? - I'm fine.
- We need to find Lorik. - Are you mad?
Look, here are other EVAs in the auction,
but they won't be sent to their buyers
until he gives the go-ahead.
I've gotta get you and Farrier out of here.
Listen to me.
If we find Lorik, we can save the others.
Why don't you leave the operational stuff
to the people that actually know what they're doing?
Let's go.
I'll slow you down.
Find Farrier.
Come back for me.
Lock the fuckin' door.
Don't move!
Or I'll blow your fucking...
Hello, you.
Hey, wait. Come on.
Where is Myfanwy Thomas?
Is she here?
Where the fuck is she?
Yes, immediately.
Full bore. Back entrance.
I don't know how she escaped.
Just find her... now!
Are you looking for me?
The Lugat's on its way.
They'll deliver you to your buyer
and take Linda Farrier into custody.
You must regret your actions on the Millennium Bridge.
Otherwise, you'd be with your sister right now, hmm?
It's difficult to regret what you can't remember.
All I wanted was to get as far away
from the Checquy as possible.
But you have showed me the one thing they couldn't.
Linda was right.
The Checquy is here for a reason.
And what you don't remember can't hurt you anymore.
I'm getting better.
I've been practicing.
Mice. Rats.
They learn a maze, and I make them forget it.
But I haven't tried it on an actual person since Myfanwy.
She's lucky.
You erased all that shit that was dragging her down.
She can start all over.
That's all I want.
But what if it goes too far?
Please.
I'll take my chances. I have to.
Okay.
Think about him.
Only him.
How you met,
things you did together.
The more active the memories are
at the moment of contact,
the more precise I will be.
Are you ready?
Monica?
Somebody help me!
Monica.
Monica, wake up.
Help me!
An attack of unknown proportions
- has taken place at the home... - What the fuck is going on?
... Viktor Danilov.
A spokesman from the Russian Embassy
points to an unidentified British intelligence unit
as the responsible party.
The Russians vow retaliation,
viewing these events as,
"a full-scale breach of diplomacy."
Our reporter Richard Amos is on the ground.
Thank you, Steven.
The house is the diplomatic residence
of Viktor Danilov...
The Checquy is done.
Not for me.
... was taken by the UK security services,
this would be a serious strain on an already fraught
relationship between the UK and Russia.
Where's Linda?
She's been in the back, waiting for a medic.
She wanted to tell you something.
Hey.
I know you wanted to leave.
And if you still do, I...
won't be angry.
But I'll miss you.
Thank you.
_
"Dear you...
"It feels strange to write a letter to myself
"when I know we are the same person,
"divided only by a fateful moment
"where your memory was lost and mine began.
You must have felt the same when you wrote your letters to me."
"When you knew the end was coming,
"you didn't try to save yourself.
"You spent your last days making sure I'd be safe...
"A stranger you were never going to meet
"and a future you were never going to see.
"I'm still alive thanks to you.
"Though the world constantly
"reminded you of your weaknesses,
"I want you to know I see your strength.
"And now it's mine.
"All the damage you suffered,
"all the doubt and pain, has been wiped away.
"And in the process,
"I've become what you always were meant to be.
"Now that I've found your incredible power,
I am going to use it in ways you never imagined."
"No one can stop me.
I hope this would have made you proud."
Come on.
We've got work to do.
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