"Do you believe in fate?" "It was going so well." "Then a girl is murdered and everything changes." "We agreed to think of the boys first." "I want to know." "She was raped and beaten." "But she may also have been held captive." " Abrasions?" " No, it's a pressure sore." "There's no evidence under her nails." "Someone cleaned and cut them." "He knew what he was doing." "He may have done it before." "I'll be there." "I'm looking forward to seeing your parents, Ole and Missan, and Janne and Panne and Hasse and Basse and Lasse..." " Do you think there's a leak?" " Do you?" "I trust all our people." " But it was a formality." " She got a new offer." "Hi, Kirsten." "It won't be you and me." "Damn!" " She'd have told you." " Pernille, I don't know." "She wasn't upset with you." "She wasn't." "The experts confirmed that the cellar has dry rot." "We can't move now." "I can't do that to my family." " You've always ignored me." " There's a reason for that." "Theis, tell your wife you can stay as long as you want." "You were always a good mum." "Not him!" " Someone else." " Who?" "Oliver could have given them to her." "Oliver could have been her date." "It's all wrong." "Don't smoke." " Show me what I've sent." " No need, Morten." "That's not mine." "I didn't write it." "I said no to Bremer." "We must set a new course." " Where from?" " We found it in Jeppe's room." "A video on his phone." "I'll get them back in." "THE KILLING" "Meyer." " Where are you up to?" " We just got back." " Don't question them yet." " We have them both here." "Hello?" "On your right." "Don't question them yet." "Last time I checked you and I had the same status." "I'm checking something first." "I'll tell Buchard you're in on this if that's what you're worried about." "Give me 20 minutes." " Bring back some beer." " Meyer!" "You've got two choices." "Either you confess... or... we'll watch the rest and wait for your lawyer to arrive." "I've got enough time." "The choice is yours." "I know you did it and so do you." "So why not get it over with?" "Perhaps your friend will beat you to it." "Eh?" "Maybe he's in the next room." "Maybe he's saying it was all your fault." "That you did it." "That wouldn't be good, would it?" "Maybe it wasn't your fault." "Maybe it was the other guy's idea." "Well, what to do?" "Play the waiting game or get it over with?" "It wasn't her, damn it." " What are you saying?" " The girl in the basement." "How did you get in?" "Through a door in the gym they always forget to lock." "How did you two meet?" "In primary school." "I was in 7th grade when we became friends." "When Nanna came here I decided to apply." "I didn't think I had a chance but I got in." "How much did you see each other in the end?" "What do you mean?" "There are almost no calls or text messages between you lately." "Only from Nanna to you." "We fell out." "It wasn't serious." " About Oliver?" " I don't remember." " It was nothing." " But you disagreed about him?" "Nanna didn't approve of him but you're in love with him?" " What a weird question." " So you went with the boys?" " Can I go now?" " You left this down there." "We can look for that dress but it'd be easier if you come clean now." "Was Nanna in the basement or was it only you three?" "I was mad with her." "She was bossy and treated me like a little kid." "All I remember is that I saw Jeppe filming." "I wanted to stop him and I hit some empty bottles." "I cut my arm terribly." "Oliver took me to hospital." "He was there all night." "He still had a thing for Nanna." " And where was Nanna?" " I don't know." "I don't know!" "Around 9.30 she met me here and she gave me her hat." "She hugged me." "She said goodbye and left." "Hartmann and the Centre Party are aligned." "That opens the door to a possible change in local government." "We can rise to the challenge together." "Turn it off." "Hartmann appears to have regained..." "Your team is out celebrating." "They congratulate you." "My name is Troels." " Rie." " Rie?" " What about my father?" " I can't." "I'm bushed." "It's his birthday party." "Knud..." " We'll go to my place." " No, we won't." " Yes, turn here." " No, don't." "No." "Knud, we're going to parliament." " It's Morten." " I'm not talking to him." "If he sold out to Bremer he must be cut loose quickly." "I checked his contract." "He's hired for the campaign." "We have a force majeure clause." " We can read his e-mail." " But it's not morally right." "I know and I am really sorry." "Why don't we forget Morten and Bremer and celebrate?" "Happy birthday, Dad." "You look great." "I feel great." "But we really ought to congratulate Troels." "It's only an alliance." "Happy birthday." " You know Bremer socially?" " Dad has many acquaintances." "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer." " Are you over the case?" " The murder case?" " Or anything else." " We're clear." "That's it." "Good." "It would be hard to back you otherwise." "Dad, not tonight." "Many in the party, including the prime minister, want to know if you're in control of things." "Everything's under control." "Excuse me a moment." "People are nervous." "He might split the party." "He doesn't want to do that." "Do you have a minute?" " Just a moment." " Yes." "Excuse me." "Did I force you to pay too high a price?" "Not at all." "I found out what you've been up to." "Morten has been fired." "I don't know what you've got on him and I don't care." "But it stops here." "And if I ever catch you playing games again" "I promise I'll sue you." "Understand?" "I must say I have no idea what you're on about." " If you say so." " Troels..." "I've always liked you." "From when you were wet behind the ears and gave your maiden speech." "You see, today I've suffered a defeat." "It doesn't happen often." "But when it happens I don't like it." "And I don't like you coming here with your paranoia." "If I wanted to crush you wouldn't I have done it a long time ago?" "Think about that." "We drove around looking at vineyards." "The whole town was decked out, so... it was a bit of an event." "What about the flowers for the church?" "Charlotte is taking care of it." "Did you get the wine, then?" "We drove to Beaujoulais." "It was the week the Nouveau was released." " I've collected the boots." " Right." "The week when... the Nouveau was released." "What are the police saying?" " We'll know when they know." " They'll keep you up to date?" " Did you buy some wine?" " No, we left quickly." " They must say something." " We must trust... that the police do their job." " You keep in close contact?" " We won't interfere." " Why not?" " Mum!" "Why don't we let Pernille and Theis get some rest?" "Sorry for saying it but it's only natural..." "Mum listen to what Theis and I are saying." "We don't interfere." "I remember when you two met." "You promised to look after her." "We'll work it out." "How will you work it out, Theis?" "I'm not sure I understand you." "She's shattered." " We're leaving now." " Yes." " Call if there is anything." " Yes." "I changed the spark plugs." "Theis, there's something else." "I know you told us to stay out of it but..." "I met Jannik, our old driver." "His wife works in the high school office." "If you want to know what the police..." " Not now, Vagn." " No." "I just thought..." "Please read your deposition and sign it." " Is there someone at home?" " Yes." "You have no idea who she was meeting that night?" "No, but she was happy." "She was looking forward to something." "I've charged them with perjury." " They didn't co-operate." " Haven't they had enough?" "Why didn't you inform me?" "Why didn't you tell me?" "I look like a fool." "You're working against me." " I tried to tell you." " No, you didn't." " You live in your own bubble." " Okay." " I'm sorry." " I can't smoke..." "I can't eat or raise my voice at anyone." "You must be happy I'm going soon." " And we've got nothing." " You're wrong." " What?" " Lots." "If you'll listen." "We know this about the perpetrator." "Analyses indicate that he sedated the girl with ether." "He held her captive and abused her for 15 to 20 hours." "When he was through, he washed her and cut her nails." "He drove her to the woods and chose a spot where he could be alone with her." "He toyed with her, letting her run to recapture her." "We also found a pair of designer boots in her room." "The parents hadn't seen them." "They're expensive." "She couldn't have afforded them." "The necklace is still a mystery." "It could be the perpetrator's or a gift." "The car..." "It was outside all night and the keys were inside the school." "The next day it was gone." "But most importantly..." "I believe... is that she had a secret date that evening." "She changed, left her costume at the school and met someone who... not even her best friend knew about." "You don't mean a school teacher?" "Good." " We'll start all over." " Yes." "The school belongs to Hartmann's administration." " He'll expect to be informed." " I'll call him." "And you'll have to stay a bit longer." "I can't." " Mark starts school on Monday." " Her staying is a bad idea." "I'm getting used to the routine." "Our working relationship isn't functioning." "I think Lund should stick to her plan and go to Sweden." "He hasn't eaten yet." "The board and I have decided to suspend Jeppe Hald and Oliver Schandorff from the school for the time being." "They've admitted taking drugs and their future here is in doubt." "I'll also mention that the police are here again to ask about Nanna Birk Larsen." "Why?" "They want to talk to all of Nanna's teachers." "They'll work around your schedule and I ask you all to co-operate." "Thanks." " Tell them." " It's irrelevant." " They'll find out." " When's the pre-natal class?" " You don't have time." " I want to come." "Aren't you playing with the boys tonight?" "Rama, about those flowers for Nanna, could we send them on?" " I'll do it this afternoon." " Thank you." " Tell them when you see them." " See you." " We were leaving tonight." " I can't make it." " Tomorrow, I'll..." " Just before the guests arrive?" "Time enough." "I need to fit out the guest room and measure the curtains." "I'll have to hang them before the housewarming." "What about..." "you staying with us next week?" "You're on holidays." "So instead of going away with Birgit you could... stay with us all week." "I'll move to your fiance's place and take your son to school so you can work?" "It was just an idea." "Any hot coffee?" "Did I really bring you up to be such a mother?" "You've hardly spoken to Mark." "I've been busy." "Your son's 12." "You know nothing about him." "I have to go now." "Do you know he's got a girlfriend?" "Mark and I have a special relationship." "He's independent and doesn't need to live in my pocket." "And of course I know he's got a girlfriend." "I'm off now." "Me too." "Mark!" " You didn't eat breakfast." " I'm not hungry." "I'm sorry about this week." "I'll get organised." "Grandma says you've got a girlfriend." "Invite her to Sweden." "I'm running late for school." "I'm busy." "Mark..." "I'm interested in what you're doing." "She broke up with me." "You don't give a damn." "You only like dead people." " You said it was finished." " I didn't." "You didn't say anything about a teacher." "We're not sure." "We're checking." " We're off." " Coming." " What have you found out?" " I can't tell you." "They're my schools and my teachers." "I must know how to react." "And I'll tell you as soon as we know." "Who's being investigated?" "I must know something to protect myself." "You made me look like a fool." "I can't drop everything because of your campaign." "I'm just as interested in catching him as you are." "But what if you're wrong?" "If you're not sure." "If it's not a teacher." "You're starting all this with the teachers, students..." "I haven't had time to think about that." "Of course we'll be careful not to start any rumours." "Sure." " Good." "That was..." " Yes." "We want to help." "Administration can send copies of employee files." "That would be good." "Thanks." " I'm looking for Jan Meyer." " He'll be here soon." "I'm Hanne Meyer." "This is for him." " I'm Sarah." "I work with him." " So that's what you look like." " I've heard a lot about you." " I can imagine." "I know him." "He means well and he thinks you're very good." "He must take these every hour or else he must eat the bananas." "Coffee and corn chips are out." "His stomach can't take it." "It's hard to start in a new place." "Let's hope he succeeds this time." " Hi, sweetie." " Hi." " What are you doing here?" " You left these in the car." " Oh, yes." "Thanks." " Take care." "Have a nice day." "Together." "The two of you." "Ready?" "The police will inform us as soon as they know more." "We must be prepared for the press to move in but as long as it's only guesswork, don't beat it up." " Shall we start?" " Do they suspect a teacher?" "That's one theory, yes." "You know what that means." "The press won't discriminate." " It's out of our hands." " If it's a teacher, you'll be blamed." "You won't be in the clear." " What do you suggest?" " To check them out." "And make sure our office is in the clear." " Our office?" " I want permission to do that." "Okay." "Go ahead, then." "No more questions?" "Let's start." " Where's Morten?" " He's on sick leave." "It's his back." "We're working around it." "That's why we all have to work harder." "Today's agenda." "The integration campaign starts with the role model event." " Have you heard from Morten?" " No, I left a message." " He's rostered off sick." " Bremer didn't know." "He said he has no connection to Morten." "He wouldn't broadcast it." " Dinner tonight, yes?" " Yes." "We have to eat." " Surprise me." " Yes." "Some files for the administration?" "See you." " They're here." " Yes." "We'd like a meeting with the director." "Of course." "I know he's busy but I can help if necessary." "We need info about Frederiksholm School." " What kind of information?" " Employment contracts." "Personnel files for all teachers." "The key points..." "I'll check it." " What's the alternative?" " Selling it without renovating it." " You'll lose money." " How much?" "It's hard to tell." "I don't know." "Give me a figure." "Up to half a million." "A third option is to renovate it yourself." "But it's a big job." " My condolences." " Thanks." "We're actually done here." "Think about it and call me." "Something wrong?" "It's just about the sale of the house." "Theis, I can't... decide which one to choose." "The white one is... fine." " How old are you?" " I'm 35." "Describe Nanna." "Extrovert, happy and very clever." " Your relationship was good?" " Absolutely." "It was fine." "She was a smart girl." "Did you see her outside school?" "No." "I seldom see students in my spare time." "I've got enough to do." "My wife's pregnant." " How lovely." " We're excited about it." "Did you see Nanna at the party?" "No, I had the first shift." " I left at 8 p.m." " For a date?" " With whom?" " With my wife." "Why?" "We've got what we need." "Nice of you to come." "Please send the next one in." "Did you eat my bananas?" "I've thought of something." "I don't know if it's relevant." "Some months ago Nanna wrote an essay for a test." " She wrote a novella." " And why is that relevant?" "It was about a secret love affair between... a married man and a young girl." "It was very erotic." "She presented it as pure fiction but..." "I recall I thought a lot about it." "Why?" "I thought it might be based on personal experience." "How was it erotic?" "It described their meetings very intensely." "You didn't tell us when we first spoke." "Because..." "I didn't know if it was important." " We'd like to read it." " Yes." " Where is it?" " In the storeroom." "It was a preliminary test." "Yes..." "Can we see it?" "I've mulled it over again." "I couldn't have been in the office at the time." "What do I do between 5.30 and 6?" "I meditate." "You know that." "Everybody knows." "Is that it?" "You still have 15 minutes." "Remember your first conference speech?" "1986 or '87." "You were nervous because of the TV coverage." "You rehearsed all night." "What did we promise each other?" "Some other time, okay?" "Troels..." "Watch the public servants." "When I left the light was on in their office." "Someone was in there." "This is the start of our new campaign." "Mr Hartmann is there with some of the role models." "Bring your photographer along." "Fine." "See you." "Otherwise it's fine." " So?" " It's a model school." "No dubious personal cases." "On the contrary, the teachers are very qualified." " Nothing rings alarm bells?" " Not as far as I can see." " But what's it about?" " I told you, it's just routine." "Things run smoothly under Troels." "Thanks for your help." " What's your name?" " Olav." " Have you found it?" " No." "It's not here." " It should be." " It isn't." "We've checked all the boxes." "This box was opened, unlike the others." "A teacher who's a linguist has read some of the essays." "He has to write a report on trends in languages." " And his name is?" " Henning Kofoed." "But he would put things back." "He's very meticulous." " Why didn't we talk to him?" " He didn't teach Nanna." " Is he here now?" " No, only in the mornings." "May we have his address?" "Yes." "I've got it in my office." "Hello." "It'll take ten minutes." "She looked beautiful." "We must remember to get the flasks." "Mum can lend us two." "I need some more washer fluid." " With me, you say?" " The test..." "Okay." "But I don't understand." " Could I send it to you?" " We'd like to take it now." " You did have the test here?" " Yes, I must have misplaced it." " Did you read it?" " Yes, I read many things." "Nanna Birk Larsen?" " How long have you taught?" " Five years." "Five years?" " Do you get time for research?" " I spend a lot of time on it." "What's your subject?" "Developmental language." "The dynamics are interesting." "Words like ciabatta were unknown some years back." "But French bread..." "Rather than talk about bread, look for that essay." "Yes, it must be here somewhere." "No..." " Did you throw it out?" " Never." "Oh!" "I knew I had it." "Sorry." " I'll see you out." " Thank you." "We need to talk." " Where were you on Friday?" " A conference." "I told you." "Youth and language." " Until?" " 10 p.m." " What did you do then?" " I came home." " Can anyone verify that?" " I live alone." "I spend most of my time working." "When you're working you play with yourself, don't you?" "I object to your tone." "I could arrest you for this." " They're not illegal." " No, I presume not." "But we could take your computer." "And possibly your external hard drive." "Would we find some funny things?" "Shall I tell you how you'd be received in prison?" "I've never done anything." " I wasn't accused." " You can be." "Accused?" "Who was accused?" " I don't know much." " Who are you talking about?" "It was..." "I don't remember." "Nothing came of it." " It was never reported." " What are you on about?" "The girl withdrew her accusation." " He was exonerated." " Who was?" "Rama." "He teaches Danish." "The flowers have wilted a bit." "Thank you." "The class would like to attend the funeral, if that's okay." "Yes, of course." " You're also welcome." " We'll all be there." "I won't disturb you." "Tell me something about her." "Anything at all." "Anything." "She was interested in Aristotle in connection with our drama group." "I told them about his importance to the art of acting." "She was very interested." "Once she suggested our plays should last from dawn to dusk" "like the ancient Greek plays." "I think... she was joking." "She helped me make this table." "We spent all Easter on it." "Shit, man!" "You gave me a shock." "Are you okay?" "Seven days ago... she walked out our door." "She was going to a party." "I saw her again today." "But... it wasn't really her." "She wasn't..." "It was as if she... was..." " I'll get Pernille." " No." "You said Jannik heard something." "I haven't talked that much with him." "His wife says the police are still at the school." "They're looking for something." "They're asking around." "She may know more than what I've heard." "So..." "I could try to..." "Do that, Vagn." "Test the waters." "Frederiksholm is a model school." "The teachers are clean." "Nothing there." "I met Morten today." " We must check something." " Not now." "The plan is for a photo shoot, then you'll meet the role models." " The public servants leave when?" " Concentrate." "He's one of the best." "He trains the youngsters." " Do any of them work late?" " I don't know." "Why?" " We might have been too hasty." " Troels, not now." "There he is." " Hi, and welcome." " Nice to meet you at last." " Are you ready?" " Yes." "When I've tied my laces get ready for a beating."