"OCTOPUS" "Got the lights?" "I have them." " What if it isn't true?" " I told you I know the guy." "He lives where it happened." "He was terrified." "He rang us before the police to do us a favour." "There, that's the car." "Go closer." "It's him." "He's the person I know." "Pull over." "Stop here." "I work at the markets so I left home early." "And I park my car near here." "Wait!" "Wait, we must be sure it's him." "Don't touch anything." "episode ON E Yes, it's him." "Quick, the police are here." "Start with a close - up and pan to me as I start talking." "Just a few days ago, viewers, we noted with satisfaction how our city seemed to have escaped the bloodbath that's engulfing Sicily." "But this morning, Mr Marineo, Chief Inspector, was found killed inside his car." "He leaves a wife and daughter." "He was an honest man." "A very capable and respected official who spent over 1 2 years fighting organised crime for us and among us." "As you see, the police cars are arriving." "Mr Augusto Marineo had recently conducted very important operations." "Here comes Mr Giuseppe Altero, deputy inspector and Marineo's closest assistant." "It isn't hard to imagine this man's state of mind at the sight of his friend and superior who's been so brutally butchered." "No more filming." " Cattani residence." " This is Rome." " Is Mr Cattani in?" " I'll get him." "It's from Rome." " Mr Cattani?" " Speaking." "Go ahead." "It's the Ministry, Mr Del Balzo wants a word." " Who was that?" " Rome." "Were you fighting?" " We were talking." " When you talk, you fight." "And always in the morning." "Some way to start the day!" " Mum..." " Yes?" "Do you think your marriage is on the rocks?" "When people live together, occasionally, there are problems." "For you two it's been years!" "Will I be one of those kids who spends six months with each parent?" "That will never happen." " What about that coffee?" " Okay." "I'll make it strong." "They've offered me Sicily." " A new posting?" " Yes." "Wouldn't a quieter place be better?" "Do you think there are quiet spots in Italy?" "Besides, Sicily is beautiful." "I spent two years there." "I've never been there... to Sicily..." "Who knows... maybe such a new and different experience may help rekindle everything between us." "The flame never went out." "It's just that we're often very different." "What do you think?" "She would like us to always be lovey dovey." "Help me pack." "I'm leaving straight away." " What about us?" " I'll go alone for now." "I'll go for a day." "I want to talk to my friend there." "I'm to replace the Chief Inspector who was killed so I want to know what happened before I accept." "For some time now, the Mafia has been killing to defend the billions it makes every year out of drug trafficking." "It kills without mercy and in contempt of God Himself." "It kills whoever tries to stop it killing, with its heroin, here, as in the whole world, the young and not so young..." "Don Manfredi, our town's most heeded preacher." "The Bishop's right hand man." "That's his brother," "Nanni Santamaria, a journalist." "Director of TeleSicilia, a local TV station." "The devil and the Holy water!" "So we must react and not give in to the wicked entente between those who kill and those behind them hiding them in the criminal game of their interests, with protection and cover ups." "Remember, whoever commits a murder like this one, is excommunicated." "They're out of the Church and its sacraments and far from divine grace." "There's Prosecutor Scardona, the oldest official." "He's honest... they say." "Next to him is Morelli, the Commissioner." "Then Deputy Inspector Altero who's currently heading the office." " What's his attitude?" " He just does his job." "The Marineo family." "His widow and his daughter." "But where are the important families?" "For some, there's a more important funeral today." "The funeral of Marchioness Eleonora Pecci Scialoia." "She committed suicide 3 days ago." "A great family..." "All the dukes and countesses around." "People have come from Palermo." "That's Mr and Mrs Palamitone." "His father pissed on the peasants when they gathered below to wish him a Happy New Year." "Baron Platto, a poet." "He survives by renting his palace for weddings." "Miss Ravanusa, known as Bean Pole and her father, who owns the Savings and Credit Bank." "That's the aunt of the deceased, of the Pecora family." "And that's her husband, the poor relative." "Terrasini, one of Sicily's most famous lawyers." "Very rich." "He has a finger in every pie." "And his nieces..." "single and the subject of gossip." "Prince and Princess Trizzo Lentini who gave away a fortune to St Vincent De Paul." "Their children have had them certified." "The Cecili..." "His son is engaged to Ravanusa's daughter." " Who's the elegant lady?" " Olga Camastra." "The daughter of a servant, she married the count when he was on his last legs." "Now a widow, she's a developer." "Raffaella Pecci Scialoia, only daughter of the deceased." "They call her Titti." "She looks strange." "Rather ill." "It must be grief." "Giampiero..." "The bike." "Excuse me, please." "That's Sante Cirinna." "Drug trafficking charges dropped for lack of evidence." "He owns a car dealership." "He's from a dynasty of mafiosi well known to police." "Do the aristocrats accept Cirinna?" "They ignore him, but he worms his way in." "She's the daughter of the deceased." " Are they close?" " That's the rumour." "But I don't believe it." "A Pecci Scialoia wouldn't stoop so low." "But you never know." "A film?" " The TV is wired to the lights." " Must be American." " Find anything?" " No." "Take over." "Savings and Credit Bank" "Cancelled." "Was Marineo's family here when he was killed?" "No, they moved to Salerno 6 or 7 months ago." "Why did he send them ahead?" "Any reason for him being alone?" "I'd love to be able to answer that." " Who did he mix with?" " Outside work?" "The important people." "The usual life." "Did anyone search the house after the murder?" "Altero came to take a look." "Strange things happened that night." "I had to talk to Marineo about work." "He wasn't at home or at the office." "It was 2 am and no one knew where he was, so I worried." " Why didn't you alert Altero?" " He was out, too." "A woman called him 2 hours earlier." "I took the call before going out on night patrol." " Who was the woman?" " He didn't say." "You're not covering for a mistress, are you?" "I'm no go - between!" "How did the woman who rang Altero sound?" "A bit anxious, I'd say." "Then what happened?" "It was almost dawn when I got back." "Altero was in his office smoking in silence." "I made my report but he didn't listen." "I told him I hadn't found the lnspector but he didn't answer." "Then someone called." "A man had come across the car." "The TV crew was there when we arrived." "We found lnspector Marineo shot dead." "He'd been dragged from the car, shot at point blank range and put back inside." "Weren't there any bullets or shells?" "No, they'd used a revolver." "And there were no bullet holes inside or outside the car." "The killer must have known Marineo very well." "An informer, possibly." "An important one, if he met him in a deserted place at night." "Mr Marineo had all kinds of informants..." "Little ones, big ones..." " What now?" " Gone." "They're gone with him." "Marineo never discussed his informers." "Not even with Altero." "Pity, isn't it?" "We're at the airport." "So, officially, when will I see you again?" "Officially, I arrive in a few days' time." "But I'm not sure I'll accept." "I expected a more important post." "First I want to talk to a big shot I know in Rome." "His body was found on the outskirts of town." "So either he was killed elsewhere and then taken there, or it wasn't an ambush, but a meeting he was imprudent enough to go to." "It's a challenging job but you don't seem too enthusiastic." "Well, it's out in the sticks." "I know you deserve more." "But you know I've been sidelined these past 3 years." "And from this "exile" I owe to certain friends," "I no longer have a say where the police are concerned." "However, I've found new friends and that injustice will be redressed." "And if I get a certain job, my authority will count in many circles." "So I advise you to accept." "It's lovely here." "It reminds me of when I was a boy back home." "You were already a legend." "You know what they called you?" "What?" " "The Man of Rome"." " Me, "The Man of Rome"?" "I remember many people asked you for favours and you were kind to all." "We were at our cousin's, Don Peppino La Luce." "I was in a corner watching you as I sipped on my orange juice." "And I thought that when someone becomes famous, they also end up with lots of hassles." "You're an exception." "You've never asked me for anything." "In theory, I should be suspicious of you." "How are things with your wife?" "Well... for better or worse, we've been together 1 3 years." "I was best man at your wedding and I feel a bit responsible for both your happiness." "Mr Cattani?" "I'm Inspector Altero." " Good day." " My deputy, De Maria." "Yes, he was my pupil at the Academy." " My wife and daughter." " Hello." " Welcome, Madam." " Hello, De Maria." " Hello, Paola." " Don't you remember him?" "We met 2 years ago in Florence." " Remember?" " Oh, yes." "Come, the car's here." "Mr Cattani, could you come down the gangplank again?" "Why?" "Nanni Santamaria from TeleSicilia TV." "Just go back on board and come down the gangplank." "I'm afraid we got here late." "Sorry, you missed your chance." "How about a statement, an interview?" "Next time." "Goodbye." "The sea is so beautiful." "It's a small town." "Not really." "It has 70,000 inhabitants." "After the oldies died, their family moved to Palermo and left this apartment empty." "Welcome." "After you." " Did you put those flowers?" " Yes, Madam." " What's your name?" " lrina." "She was the owners' maid." "She'll stay on." "Thank you, Irina." "I must get going." "I hope you like the house." "Dad, I can smell the sea." "You have a vivid imagination!" "No, take a deep breath." "Like this." "Try." "Yes, I smell something." "Did you see the flowers?" "People are so nice here." "Yes, they are." "Welcome to our city, lnspector." "Good morning." "A fine start!" " What's your name?" " Paola Cattani." "What's yours?" "Else, what's wrong?" "You're daydreaming." "I don't know." "Maybe it's this house." "There are many memories of real things..." "Unshakeable feelings." "People who came in here when they were young and grew old" "together." " A special dish?" " Hope you like it." "It'll be a masterpiece." "Good morning." "This is Mr Cattani, the new Chief Inspector." "Sir." "I didn't expect such a young Chief Inspector!" "I can resign, if you like." "What talk!" "My congratulations." "They speak highly of you in Rome." ""An energetic, capable, intelligent man."" "Take a seat." "Must I continue with the compliments?" "I'm very partial to them." "I can imagine." "Thank you for calling on me." "It's my duty." "I need your help." "I don't know this town." "I barely know it and I've lived here 20 years!" "In any event, if I can be of help..." "I haven't noticed much indignation over the latest events." "It seems people are getting used to everything." "People here don't broadcast their fears and feelings." "But silence can increase confusion." "Frankly, I don't see the confusion you refer to." "It's all crystal clear." "Marineo had already been threatened." "A top official whose honesty cost him his life!" "What's so confusing about that?" "That a bullet came out of a gun, hit Marineo and Marineo died, is beyond a doubt..." "Actually, it's crystal clear, as you put it." "But it's what's behind..." "Don't you come to me with prejudices." "Not you too." "You must exact justice here." "Arrest Marineo's killer or killers and give me the evidence to jail them for life." "That's all." "That's all." "I was thinking, how many bedrooms we've had!" "Six, I think." "Maybe we can patch up this marriage of ours." " Don't you think?" " It's an obsession!" " You think it's in tatters?" " No, it is what it is." "I'm boring, monotonous and petulant..." "But don't I amuse you a little?" "Yes." "Yes, you do." "You still haven't forgiven me." "Don't start with that." "We said we wouldn't discuss it." "After such a long time." "What if we had another child?" "I don't think that would help." "There are so many new feelings when a child is born!" " Why not?" " Because not!" "Believe me." "We must restart the investigations." "I'd start with this Sante Cirinna." "Marineo investigated him twice but charges were dropped." "Because the evidence was quite weak." "Matters of the heart masked as business." "Accusations by cuckold husbands." "Cirinna is a womaniser." "I wouldn't waste my time." "Where should I look to avoid wasting my time?" "At the general picture of this town's underworld." "So which of Marineo's investigations were dangerous?" "As things stand, I would say all of them." "Or none." "You have no idea who killed him?" "No, but following up the investigations, as you say..." "That's just what we'll do." "Well, if you need me..." "Inspector, Agent Martini has information about Marineo." " Show him in." " Come, Martini." " Good morning, sir." " Take a seat." "Well?" "Last February, Mr Marineo asked me to follow someone." " Marchioness Pecci Scialoia." " Eleonora?" "No, her daughter." " What did you find out?" " Nothing." "The lnspector rang me at home to call the whole thing off." " Do you know why?" " A sudden change of heart." "Obviously." "Is that all?" " That's all." " Thanks." "Goodbye, sir." "Marineo and Titti Pecci Scialoia." " What's that about?" " I'm at a loss." "But I'll find out more about her." "Do you know her?" "She's a Sicilian aristocrat." " She's pretty." " Yes, she's pretty." "Her mother killed herself a few days ago." " So you know her well." " I'll get to know her." "I'll ask her a few questions." "Just a formality." " As beautiful as ever." " You're so kind." "Councillor, you spend your life here!" "That fellow is hugging her." " Who's this?" " Your first Sicilian friend." " He's huge!" " Yes, he is." "Thank you!" "Mum, forget the icecream." "No, Paola, never give up something if you like it." "Have two!" "Tano, take the young lady's order." "You're so big." "And heavy too." "That puppet is too big a gift." "I didn't object because she's so happy." "Let her be happy while she can." "How do you know my daughter's name is Paola?" "I asked around." "Also about you, Else." "You're a French - speaking Swiss..." "Paris, the Sorbonne, Fine Arts." "That's not appropriate." "But it's enjoyable." " What are you looking at?" " Your beauty." "I'm sure everyone tells you that." "It's a ploy used by many." "In civilised countries." "That's enough." "I won't mention your beauty again, today." "But at the end of last century the term "mafioso"" "entered our lexicon to express an exaggerated concept of individual strength." "An intolerance of the bullying of others and a right to exact one's own justice." "Interesting portrait." "The mafioso showed respect, and wanted to be respected." "A brave man who wouldn't take any nonsense." "Is this a history lesson?" "Are you sure he isn't a fool?" "Absolutely not." "The truth has come out." "That is, the Mafia exists where the citizens don't believe in the State and the State is weak." "On a practical level, what do you..." "On a practical level, I ask all citizens to show me they believe in the State by helping me in my work." "By reporting any suspicions, using their intuition..." "Yes, they'll help him." "Let's hope so." "They'll help him, won't they, Irina?" "In short, you want informants." "Let's say that dead branches are cut with any axe... as long as the axe has a lot of good will and a very sharp blade." "What's wrong?" "Has he put you in a bad mood?" " You really want to marry me?" " Of course I do." "You haven't changed your mind?" "We've already slept together." "You could end our lovely liaison." "No, stop it." "I want to be with you." " Did you check out my family?" " No." "Why?" "You're a policeman." "You should have." "If you want to marry me I must tell you something." "My family's been involved with the law." "My poor father is dead, but my brother is in jail in Volterra." "Disappointed, aren't you?" "What did he do?" "Money laundering." "He got three years." "He's just a weak young man." "Now we can part as good friends." "It's you I want to marry, not your family." "I got confirmation from the clinic in Palermo." "She's a drug addict." "Her mother admitted her twice to get her to stop, without success." "That's why she clings to Cirinna." "He gives her the drugs and she must pay him in some way." "For Cirinna it might just be about heroin and money." "There's a lot of money in that family." "Anyway, we'll follow Marineo's lead." "We'll keep an eye on her." "Let's have a coffee." "Not a word of this to Altero." "Why not?" "He said he has no idea who might have killed Marineo and that seems too unlikely." "After years spent with Marineo he must have some idea!" "Marineo didn't talk much, believe me." "Yes, but I have my doubts about Altero." " And about me too?" " I doubt everyone, even myself." "Get me an appointment with Titti." " Tomorrow at the office?" " No, at her place." "I want to see where she lives." "Sugar, sir?" "Two." "Make yourself handsome tonight and we'll celebrate..." " What?" " The three of us together." "Dinner by the sea in Palermo if you want to drive." "Nanni Santamaria gave me a few addresses." "You've forgotten a nice habit you had." " Which one?" " To wash my back." "Nice habits are never forgotten." " Did you see him?" " At the Club's pool." "He has been very nice." "You mean he was obliging." "He has been very nice and gallant." "Are you jealous?" "You're like someone chasing a bus without catching it." "Stop and wait and the bus will come by again." "But no, you always play these jealousy games..." "If I'm not jealous I don't love you, and if I am, I'm a moralist." "Anyway, I can't tonight." " So is this a punishment?" " Oh, come on!" " Because I was a flirt?" " No, I'm busy tonight." " Who's going to tell Paola?" " I will." "Paoletta, I have to work tonight." "I'm sorry." " What's that puppet?" " Nanni Santamaria's present." "Santamaria seems to be everywhere." " Why didn't I see it before?" " I kept it in the closet." "The closet?" "That's crazy!" "Why did you hide it?" "You would have made me return it." "A police inspector can't accept gifts and neither can his family." " Sorry, my mistake." " Paola, if we accept gifts, people might think we can be bought, understand?" "I like this puppet, but if people were to think badly of us" "I can return it." "Keep it for this once." "Bye." "Bye, Else." "We sleep at the other side of the palace." "Miss Titti came and woke me up." "When I got here, I saw the marchioness who had killed herself lying dead on the floor." "It's true, my mother killed herself right there." "Your bodyguard could have asked me directly without bothering an old manservant." "Actually, he isn't a bodyguard." "He's a young police official, as I told you before." " Is bodyguard an insult?" " No, it's just incorrect." " Then I apologise." " Call me whatever you like." " The interrogation goes on?" " I realise this is a bad time." "But even though this is an official visit, this meeting can be considered to be a friendly one, if you like." "Ruggero, bring us a drink, please." "Sorry to torment you with these memories." "Did you know your mother owned a gun?" "Were you aware of that?" "I..." "You weren't?" "Can we talk in the other room?" "Come." "Thank you, Ruggero." "You may go." " Soft drinks or spirits?" " Soft drinks." "We're thirsty." "I'll go back to the office, sir." " Thanks for the juice." " Sorry if I offended you." "Not at all." "I'll see myself out." "Goodbye." "So what's your first question?" "May I sit down somewhere?" "Sure." "Feeling better?" "Thanks for taking me away from there." "That door..." "It's a part of the house I'd like to forget." "Ever suspect you were being followed?" "Me?" "Did you ever get that feeling?" "Well, I don't know." "How would you know if you're being followed?" "Besides..." " Besides?" " Why ask?" "It doesn't matter." "It was just a question." " Would you like to smoke?" " No, thanks." " Mind if I do?" " No." "Can you think of a reason for your mother's suicide?" "The papers wrote so many things." "An aristocrat whose family dates back to the Normans, kills herself in a small town where nothing like that happens." "They had a field day." "They also wrote that we're financially ruined." "I'm not interested in the papers." "I want your opinion." "My mother wasn't happy." "I think she felt she was getting old." "Her youth was everything to her." "She still kept her looks." "Next to those her age, she was like a fresh flower in a bunch of wilted ones." "Then she began to have health problems." "She spent her time terrified, checking her skin for wrinkles and counting grey hairs, like someone in her death throes." "That's it." "She had been beautiful." "In fact, she still was." "I always said to her "You're beautiful, Mum."" "She was sad." "Her nerves were frayed." " Did she drink?" " No, certainly not." "Her depression was psychological." "And when you found her body, you called the police." "No, I called the doctor." "Why would I call the police?" "So the doctor called the police?" "How would I know?" "I'd taken a sedative." "I can't remember." "I'm sorry, I'm rather cruel." "You're very upset, and I..." " I don't understand." " What?" "Why you've come here." "I came here to... to meet you." "To try to become your friend." "Maybe that's a bit much, isn't it?" "I'll leave." "Goodbye." "Sir..." "It's blood." " Which group?" " A very rare one." "AB rh negative." "The lab technician says we had one with that blood group." "He tested it during the autopsy." "Marineo?" " Yes, you knew, didn't you?" " No." "You didn't?" "I'm surprised." "Sir, where did you find these mysterious matches?" "Under an ashtray at the Pecci Scialoia palace." "Whoever had to clean up hadn't noticed them." "The chair was of more concern." "It must have been... soaked in the victim's blood." "They had it re - upholstered." "Finding an identical fabric is very difficult after so many years." "But you could say it's Eleonora Pecci Scialoia's blood, but it isn't." "I have my bits of paper too." "Eleonora is another blood group." "So that isn't her blood..." "It's lnspector Marineo's." "Marineo's?" "He was killed inside the Pecci Scialoia palace?" "Of course." "Lo Spanno..." " Tell Mr Ravanusa I'm here." " Yes, Countess." " Good morning, Countess." " Good morning." " Excuse me..." " Use mine." "That's kind of you." "I've never seen you here." "I've just arrived." "I'm told this is a good bank." "It's mine." "What's your business, or am I being nosey?" "Not at all." "Let's say I deal with criminals." "You don't say!" " Then you must be..." " That's right." "The new Chief Inspector." "He wants to open an account?" "He's at the counter." "Olga, dear, you've already met Mr Cattani." "Of course." "I'm Alfredo Ravanusa." "Honoured to have your business." "If you need anything, ask for me or Mr Lo Spanno here." "Yes, I'd like to be able to cash cheques from my Milan branch." "I imagine my predecessor, Mr Marineo did the same." "No, no..." "Unfortunately he didn't bank with us." " lsn't this the top bank?" " Yes, but he never honoured us." "Countess, do come through." " lnspector." " Thank you." "Goodbye." "Goodbye." "He's well mannered." "Seems like a nice man." "Yes, we must see more of him." "This is my cheque book and this is the "mystery" cheque book." "Same stamps, same characters." "The word "cancelled" appears here and a handwriting expert says it's lnspector Marineo's hand." "So Marineo did bank at Ravanusa's bank." " I'm off, can you watch this?" " Yes, don't worry." " Goodbye, lnspector." " Bye." "By the way, what can I get you as a wedding present?" "A record player for me and a tennis racket for Leo." " Cultural differences." " Bye, Anna." "Bye and thanks for the spaghetti." " Nice girl." " She helps addicts." "Listen, we must absolutely find out which name Marineo used to sign cheques." "Then we'll know how much money he moved and for whom." "They all circle the wagons over bank confidentiality." "Yes, but no one must know what we're doing." "Well?" "Maybe I know a way." "He works in Ravanusa's bank." "He owes me a lot." "I could have jailed him 2 years ago." "Well?" "Bank of Savings and Credit, account No. 804/36 belongs to an Antonio Fiordaliso." " Who's behind him?" " He doesn't know." "But the account was closed on June 1 4." "The day after Marineo was killed." "I arrested this bank robber this morning." "Who was the woman who rang the night Marineo died?" "I don't remember." "I had so many calls." "Three, to be precise." "They're in the log book." "Two were work calls and the third was from a woman." "It was 2 hours before the call announcing Marineo's death." "Maybe it was my wife." "Then you left in a hurry." "To go where?" " Home, probably." " No, you weren't at home." "Leo De Maria tried to call you." "But you called back half an hour later." "What are you thinking, sir?" "Don't get so upset, Altero." "I'm just checking incoming and outgoing calls." "Some go..." "and some come." "But you don't have an alibi for those 2 hours." "Come on, Altero, man to man." "Tell me the truth." "Is it about a woman?" "From man to man..." "I won't tell you." "The banker Ravanusa invited my wife and I to a party in a private club." "A club with a strange name." "The "Erudites", I think." "Are you a member too?" "Why won't you answer?" "Shouldn't I go?" "I'm warning you, sir." "That club is much talked about." "If you don't know and you go, you're providing a cover." "But if you do know and go anyway, it means you'll deal with certain people." "Deal what?" "My price?" "Maybe I'm too expensive for Ravanusa..." "Maybe not." "But I promised my wife I'd take her." "You know what our wives are like..." "They're despots." "In fact, it took one call from a woman and you bolted out of here, just like a hare." "Aren't you dancing?" "I'd understand if you were my age." " I hear you play tennis." " I'm on the way out!" " Old age is upon me." " Nonsense." "I'll be a pensioner fighting for a small raise." "But you'll retire in comfort." "Your bank is a gilded lily." "Who says?" "Any good cop looks into the bank he has his money in!" "Then you'll know the flower gives perfumed yields." "Highly perfumed." "Maybe it's a fiordaliso..." "a delicate cornflower." "I've never set eyes on one." "Botany isn't my forte." " A drink?" " No, thank you." "At last!" "I've looked everywhere." "I have to talk to you." "See?" "At my age I need someone to lean on." "Desirable supports at any age!" "My dear nieces, Rosa and Silvana." "Go and dance, girls." "I'll see you later." "I hope you'll clear up the Marineo affair." "As you know, I'm acting for his widow." "Any suspects?" "Is that a question a lawyer asks the Chief Inspector?" "Who else should I ask?" "Hello, there." "Seriously, when can I see you?" "In your office, of course." "Whenever you like." "By the way, someone just spoke to me about Marineo then he vanished... and I can't seem to find him." "Did he give you his name?" "Yes, Fiordaliso." "Fiordaliso?" "Strange, I've never heard such a name." "It's ridiculous." " Sir..." " Yes?" " The MP is here." " I'm coming." "If you find that fellow..." "introduce him to me." "Please excuse me." "These chairs are uncomfortable." "They destroy your backside." "Mr Cattani." " Good evening." " You've been avoiding me." "Scared of me?" "Perhaps." "It hadn't occurred to me." "So how many ghastly murders do you attribute to me as a developer?" "You mean how many bodies you've put in concrete pylons?" "So that's how you see me!" "Can I be honest?" "You won't take offence?" "Just don't go too far." "Not a single one." "That's almost offensive." "But you're right, putting bodies in pylons isn't very elegant." "That's enough!" "No, it's too much." "But you've hurt many live people." " What?" " I hear you're a queen of hearts." "How I'd love to be followed by you." "I'm afraid I don't yet have a reason to." "Tipsy, are you?" "No, she's just asserting rightful ownership." " You make a lovely couple." " So do you two." "Too late." "You got in first a few years ago." "What do you think about us two?" " Nothing good." " Nanni, my husband is jealous." "Here we go with the usual uninhibited comments." "She's been drinking." " Not a drop, right Nanni?" " Yes, I can confirm that." "That's even worse." "He's jealous of Santamaria and I'm jealous of the Countess." "We're a jealous couple." "What's this?" "A gift from the Countess." "She said it suits me." "Excuse me." "I can overlook the puppet given to my daughter." "But not a brooch." "Thank you." "But your wife loved it and I gave it in friendship." "A diamond butterfly can be a dangerous token." "A magic spell to make you fall in love." " You always talk about love." " And you never do." "Excuse me." " Shall we dance?" " Sure." "Come and join us, Titti." "Go on, Titti, let your hair down." "Come in the middle." "She looks awful!" "Hi, Titti." "Good evening." "Good evening." "Hi, Anna." " Thanks for coming." " It's such an important exam." " How did it go?" " Well." " What did you get?" " Top marks." "So why are you so glum?" "It's my brother." "He's been moved to our local jail." "Isn't that better?" "Yes, but he's told me he's scared." "Scared?" "He says he has something to tell you." "Will you go?" "Yes, of course I will, if he wants to talk to me." " Today?" " Yes, all right." "He told me something very important." "I can't tell you now." "I must see lnspector Cattani." "Your brother agrees." " I'll wait at home." " Very well." "I'll join you when I've finished." "Shall we go out with Paola today?" "All right." "Still thinking about that girl?" "Let's not find more issues that might make our life more difficult." "Yes?" "Hello..." "Hello..." "Who makes these calls?" "The usual gentlemen interested in my movements." "About before, I didn't..." "Don't worry about it." "Actually, I apologise." "Yes, hello." "Oh, it's you, Leo." "Was it you just now?" "No, never mind." "So what's new?" "Franco Caruso is in jail in town." " Your girl's brother?" " I've just seen him." "The information he gave me is vital to our investigations." " Where are you?" " At the bar near your place." " I'll be right over." " Okay, I'll wait here." "I paid for it very hot." "But this cappuccino is too cold." "I won't have it." " Yes?" " An orange juice." "Shut up." "Don't any of you lot move." "Don't anyone dare move." "Don't move!" "Don't move." "Don't move, I said." "Don't move or I'll kill you." "Don't move." "OCTOPUS" "What's happened in our town?" "Here, where so many good people live..." "Hardworking people who accept adversity with patience and trust." "People who greet each other with a smile as they see themselves in others." "For some time now, it's as if an evil force was among us." "The sun shines, but sheds no light." "The streets are darkened with fear." "The streets are bloodstained." "We expected a young man to come to the altar with his bride." "Instead, he's come to this church inside a coffin, motionless and silent." "By living honestly, he hoped to have a peaceful life." "But someone decided, in contempt of the Lord," "episode TWO that his life should be ended." "Murderers..." "You who fired the shots and you who paid the killer." "You have sided with evil and those who make that choice can no longer live among Christians." "Enough tears, enough ceremonies and condolences." "Enough!" "I say this in the name of the church we all belong to..." "Mafia is now an old and worn word." "It's time to talk about connections between the small fish and the big fish." "Between the wretch who kills for money and the powerful who give the orders." "That is why hope, in this day of bloodshed and sorrow, is represented by so many young people here today." "Young people like Leo De Maria and women, who also want an end to visible massacres" "like the one we mourn today and the invisible ones, because we no longer want to shed these tears." "Fiery fellow, this Don Manfredi." "He looks good, he's well known like a soccer player, but as a priest he doesn't risk much." "As for ending up like poor Leo, you and I are the likely candidates, not him." " You're retiring soon." " If I make it!" "As for you, why don't you request a transfer?" "You're not finding a needle in the haystack here, although you're not to blame." " So who's to blame?" " The haystack." "Who did it, Dad?" "We don't know." "Maybe whoever rang you just before the murder." "Don't you think?" "Maybe." "Let's change the subject." "Why are you bottling it up?" "Why won't you talk to us?" "There's my home and my work." " I want to relax at home." " But you aren't." "You would be if you let it all out." "You like being alone." "Is it asking too much to ask for silence sometimes?" " Where are you going?" " If you want to be alone..." "Sit down." "Actually, I'm sorry." "If you've finished, you can go." "We're worried about you." "Can you understand that?" "I don't exist for you!" "You look straight through me." "I changed my life for you." "If I'd been told I'd marry a policeman" "I'd have burst out laughing, but here I am." "I gave up my world, my friends, and my aspirations." " You think it wasn't worth it?" " No, but it's been hard." "I thought it was sweeter to be a man's slave." "You, my slave?" "Did it occur to you that you deprived me of something I needed to live?" "I mean complete trust among certain people..." "A friend, your wife... but you sullied everything." "You cheated just after we married and I still don't know why!" "Life with a man like you scared me." "I wanted to escape." "After 1 3 years you ask all these questions?" "So let's drop it." "No, I just want to understand what you really want to know about me now." "Did you leave him or did he leave you?" "I left him when I realised I loved you." "Have you cheated on me since then?" "No." "I would have told you." "I'm not speaking out of wounded male pride." "There was something between us once." "But now..." "It's like a plant without water." "It's not my fault, nor yours, either." "It's no one's fault." "Marineo's death seemed a Mafia vendetta, but Leo De Maria's killing puts a new slant on things." "There are people here who are running scared and will go to any lengths." "That's why they butchered that boy, but I will avenge him!" "I will avenge him!" "Wait." "Until you have solid proof, don't take pointless risks." "You've clearly stepped on someone's toes." "Don't behave like a raging lion down there, but like a snake, do you follow?" "Use your intelligence and be cautious." "I may be in jail, lnspector, but I'm still Anna's brother." "She's alone and an orphan so I felt I had to ask the young man courting her about his intentions..." "Bullshit!" "Bullshit, because you told Leo something that he didn't have time to tell me." " What was it?" " There must be a mistake, sir." "Someone else must have told Leo something." "He and I simply discussed the upcoming wedding." "Poor thing." "Catch his killers and punish them." "You think you're smart." "What did that fellow say?" "You deal with the killer." "Why do you treat me like this?" "You're not happy with me?" "Then put in a report." "What kind of person are you?" "I don't need to justify myself and least of all to you!" "I just want to help you." "Just tell me honestly what's going on, what you're thinking." "Speaking of honesty, have you told me everything?" " What do you mean?" " Maybe you know." "I'm talking about the reasons, suspicions and theories." "In short, whatever went on before I got here." "Well?" "What should I tell you?" "I've always reported whatever came to my notice." "I want to be frank with you." "I don't trust you at all." "You figure out the consequences of that." "The consequences are that I'll stay and do my duty." "Does that bother you?" "Then get to work." "They come here as a last resort." "Some can't handle it and go." "I don't force them to stay." "But many come back and end up staying." "Go on, Tommaso." "Get up." "Get him up." "Come on!" " Where's Anna Caruso?" " In your office." "Thanks." "Come, lnspector." "Anna, lnspector Cattani wants a word with you." " Goodbye, lnspector." " Goodbye." "Anna..." "Why didn't you come to my office?" "I don't want to talk about what happened." "Your brother asked to see Leo De Maria." "Why?" "Naturally my brother wanted to meet Leo as a future brother-in-law." "Leo..." "Leo was told something serious by your brother about our investigation." "Not that I know." "You're protecting your fiance's killers." "You could be charged with withholding information." "Go ahead." "May I go back to my work now?" "Go." " The papers, Marchioness." " Send them to the lawyer." "It's been an honour meeting you." "You call buying a boat at half price an honour?" "I'd say you got a good deal." "The sooner you take it the better." "Do you need me?" "Did Leo De Maria ever have any contact with you?" "Who's Leo?" "You met him the first time I came here." "Oh, yes." "Why didn't you bring him today?" " You don't read the papers?" " No." "And you don't watch TV?" "Well, he's dead." "Killed?" "Yes." "Yes, I..." "I remember him." "He was tall and handsome." "I'm really sorry." "You take to some people on the first meeting." "The fact is, death fills me with fear." "Now I always think it'll come suddenly." "I often keep the light on all night and never fall asleep before dawn." "I'm just babbling on, aren't I?" "I'm saying I don't want to hear about another death." "It's not your fault, but you shouldn't have come." "I thought you might be able to help me." "How can I help you?" "I thought Leo might have told you something." "Never mind." "I'm sorry I upset you." "You're here now..." " Maybe I can help you." " I don't need any help." "I thought the opposite." "The other evening at the Club..." "You tried to dance with your friends but at a certain point, you... you looked scared and anguished." "I was watching you." "Did you notice?" "Of course." "Maybe because I feel for you... a certain closeness as if..." " You'd known me for years?" " Yes." "Do you mind if I visit you?" "If you must, go ahead." "Did you know lnspector Marineo?" "Only by name." "But you know Cirinna well." "It's a small town." "He has a passion for bikes, like I do." "I met him when I bought my first 250cc." "What else is there?" "Why are you so defensive?" "And why do you torment me?" "Because my life is full of contradictions too." " Goodbye, Marchioness." " Goodbye." "Goodbye." "Goodbye." "Watch me." "Well done." "Hi, Mum." "That evening at the club you wore a mauve silk dress." " Unforgettable." " You don't say." "I haven't seen you here for over a month." "A beautiful woman has no right to hide." "It's an attack on public happiness." "You feed off compliments." "You breathe them." "And you gather them, leaving none for the others." "Congratulations, you're an expert in gallantry." "You know... there are times when I see your husband speed past me in his fast car with the sirens wailing," "I say to myself," ""Maybe he's after me, to handcuff me."" "Why would he arrest you?" "For all the thoughts I have of his wife, Your Honour." "I need a favour." " Two, one thousand..." " Just one." " I'd like an exhibition." " Fashion?" "Paintings." "I paint." "I hear you know everyone." "I see." " They usually open boutiques." " Who?" "Young wives who are tired of just being wives." "No, jokes aside, this is a wonderful find." "You step out of the police archives and become a colleague in art, if I may say so." "Consider it done." "You have lovely eyes." "Yes?" "Inspector Cattani..." "I didn't think you'd call so soon." "Well..." "I need to see you right away." "Very well, if it's necessary." "In an hour's time." "All right." "Why the hell didn't you call earlier?" "I couldn't." "Listen, I have to tell you something." "That pest Cattani called me to ask me out to dinner." "Who, the cop?" "Look..." "No, listen to me!" "Listen, I accepted only because if I refuse, he'll get suspicious." " I did it also for you." " Good girl, but be home by 1 1." "Listen, Sante..." "I got stuck into it a bit and I've run out." "I had my last hit this morning." "I'll need some for later." "It's just that..." "I don't have any right now." "How can that be?" "You can get it in 1 0 minutes." "You're saying it to make me suffer." "Of course not." "Tell me you're happy with me." "Yes, I'm happy." " Do you like being together?" " Yes, I like it." "Good girl." "Please don't blackmail me." "Do you want to make me cry?" "Do you want me to jump out of the window?" " Do you want to see me?" " Yes, please come over." "But don't leave me high and dry!" "See you later." "Bring the stuff." "Bring it." "I'll be waiting." "I'm in withdrawal." "You know I shoot up, don't you?" "So why are you skirting around it?" "Now we've cleared that up, what is it you want?" "Does Cirinna supply you?" "Why him?" "He sells cars." " The town's full of dealers." " I know." "It's my job." "Take one, it'll help for a while." "Give me two." "We call you the good Samaritan." "You should cut out drugs completely." "Is that clear?" "Right away, or do I have till Monday?" "I'd like to put you in Don Manfredi's hands." "Forget my salvation and ask your questions." "Sure." "Did lnspector Marineo come to your home?" "Here we go!" "You don't let up, do you?" "You're pigheaded!" "I told you..." "Marineo was killed in your home, next to the dining room." "What did you say?" "That Marineo was killed in your home next to the dining room." "You're crazy." "You're a real character." "Finished your performance?" "You're the performing one!" "You make up all these things... to frighten me, I guess." "I found a box of matches stained with Marineo's blood close by." "Close to what?" "Close to the old armchair you had re-upholstered." "Marineo was killed the night your mother killed herself." "You see, it isn't just a coincidence, because they both died in the same place." "That's all I know." "Maybe you can tell me more since you were present." "Pig!" "You bastard!" "Who do you think you are?" "Do you want to arrest me?" "I should, or at least I should detain you." "I'm getting a strange idea." "What I'm about to tell you is against every rule of my job." "I won't disturb you or contact you again." "I'll leave it to you and I'm sure you will." "And when you do, it'll mean you no longer hate me." "Very well." "Now like two good friends after a pleasant evening spent together," "let's say good night." "What did he want?" "What did he want?" "Who knows?" "He asked heaps of questions about that fellow..." " His assistant..." " Who, De Maria?" "Yes, he asked if he'd spoken to me." "Why would he, I replied." "You're edgy." "You haven't slept, have you?" "I'm fine." "Got my stuff?" " Of course." " You do?" " Yes, you can have it." " Well?" " Not now." " Yes, now." " What will you give me?" " Nothing." "Go away." " What will you give me?" " You go tonight." " Really?" " Yes, you leave right away." "Why must you always be difficult?" "Here's Milan, Rome, Naples and Palermo." " Do you like Palermo?" " Never been there." "Never been to Palermo?" "That'll be Dad." "Dad, come here." "Come on!" "What is it?" "You must know what goes on in this house." "Look." "I told you not to tell." "You've gone back to painting." "That's great." " Like it?" " Sure." "It's beautiful." "Yes, all these colours..." "and the eyes in the centre..." "It's beautiful because it's mysterious, contorted..." "It's not a Picasso or a Miro, but if I keep at it," "I'll have an exhibition in autumn." " In just two months?" " Santamaria will help me." "I'd say that's a mistake." "Sure, he could promote it on his TV station, but then they'll all buy your pictures only because you're my wife." "Or because they're nice." "That's precisely why" "I wouldn't resort to the usual favours!" "Do you really think they're beautiful?" "Yes..." "Not that I'm an art critic, but I'd say you're giving your all." "This one's particularly good." "How about on this wall with a nice frame?" "It'll be a nice splash of colour." "How about it, Else?" "What are you doing?" " What have you done?" " Mum!" "What..." "It looks nicer now." "Like a Fontana." " I liked it!" " I didn't like it anymore." "You're so silly." "It really was beautiful." " Do you really think so?" " Of course I do!" "Look what you did!" "Unbelievable." "What should I do now?" "I should slap you!" "Tell me why I shouldn't." " I'll paint it again tomorrow." " You will?" " Then you'll slash it again." " Maybe." "Sometimes you two are a bit screwy." "When you're sweet to me I'm happy." "You're nuts." "I've been looking for you all day." "Why are you avoiding me?" "I'm not avoiding you." "I was out for work." "What is it?" "I need to talk to you." "You must come over." "Come right away." "You asked me many questions and I didn't answer." "And many others you didn't ask." "Now I'll answer them all." "You're in no condition to do so." "What's wrong, lnspector?" "Are you scared?" "Regrets?" "What's wrong?" "Didn't you want proof?" "I won't change my mind." "I'll dump it all onto you." "Do me a favour and sit down." "Your pacing up and down makes my head spin." "I like you." "You make me feel secure." "Unless I tell you everything, I'll die." "Then you must make sure I don't end up" "like that friend of yours, after I've spilled the beans." "What's the expression?" "After I've confessed..." "That's funny, just like a priest." "It's so funny!" " You're in an altered state." " I shot up, you guessed it." "Want to see my arms, my veins?" "My little veins?" "I even did it on my foot, once." "So what?" "I shoot up almost every day." "Twice a day, if I feel like it... or if I'm depressed." "Sometimes you can be unbearable." "You're such a liar." "You like me." "That night I went to the party, I went for you." "Just to see you." "I've fallen in love with you." "I've fallen in love with you." "Let's risk it." "Let's take a risk." "I want to hide near you and inside you." "Tell me what happened that night." "It was like a nightmare." "I heard voices in my sleep but I wasn't dreaming." "They were distant voices through the walls." "For a moment I thought it was a radio somewhere or a TV left on by mistake downstairs." "Then I recognised my mother's voice." "Marineo... and Cirinna." "Even the old servant had woken up." "I was told that servants shouldn't witness family rows... so I sent him back to his room." "When I met Titti, she was already tripped out, as they say." "When Titti got out of rehab, it was still you!" "You supplied her, Cirinna, under the guise of a friend." "You said you'd get her out of that tunnel and as a desperate mother I believed you!" "I won't be blackmailed." "I'll send you and all those above you to jail." "You have no evidence against me." " You want me to vanish?" " Yes." "You ruined my daughter." "You turned her into a junkie." "After a couple of small hits?" " Liar, go away!" " Get out!" "You're crazy!" "Murderer!" "Oh, God!" "You'll pay for this, you murderer." "I'll send you to jail." "Murderer!" "Now you'll do exactly as I say." "You'll call the police, ask for lnspector Altero and tell him that your mother killed lnspector Marineo and then committed suicide." "Is that clear?" "Call him!" "Call him." "That's my girl, call him." "Four..." "Three..." "One..." "One..." "Zero." "And not one word more." "Police..." "Hello..." "While I was talking to Altero, I had Marineo in front of me." "If it weren't for the blood, everything looked so normal." "You're in danger." "Not yet." "You're protecting me." "Are you scared of him?" "If I stop sleeping with him, yes." "Anyway, I can't turn you into the witness." "If you need me to, why not?" "It would be a death sentence." "But I'm a lost soul." "What do you care?" "You might even find me repulsive." "Will I see you again?" "Yes." "Watch what you say to Cirinna." "Bye." "I'll call you later." "Call me if you need anything." "Will I get dinner ready, Miss?" " Not now, Ruggero." " Very well." "Yes?" "Listen..." "What did the lnspector visit you for?" "Oh, the cop..." "You know, the usual stuff." "He's just a pest." " He asks all these questions." " Do you know why?" "I think he likes rubbing shoulders with the aristocracy." "Watch out, he's as cunning as a fox." " Will I come over?" " No, Sante." "I'm not very well." "Tomorrow?" " Ring in a couple of days." " Do you love me?" "Yes, I love you." "Well, goodbye." " Why are you laughing?" " No reason." "What's going through your head?" "I was thinking that when we're alone it's as if there were a third person between us." "Why did you marry me?" " Because I loved you." " What about now?" "I don't know anymore." "Have you seen that girl again?" "Yes." "She's part of the investigation." " We have to go out tonight." " Great." " Where are you taking me?" " To the Club." " And after that?" " Then you go to sleep." "Listen here, you heard me, didn't you, when I said I loved you?" "Sure I did." "I'm not deaf." "I see." "You want to pick the time." " Got a pretty dress?" " A stack of them." "I'm a gentleman." "I can't accept." "No, I'm inviting you." "I'll accept only if it's my evening." "Does that mean the bill too?" "Of course, and the flowers they bring to the table." "You're my guest." "We're discussing my exhibition so I'm paying." "Is this a lesson in feminism or are you trying to buy me?" "Don't laugh, I'm quite serious." "Do you know everything about the night life in our seedy metropolis, or do we go to Palermo?" "Everyone must see us together, so tomorrow the town will scramble to gossip about the new affair." "An illicit one, at that." "Hi, Titti, you're in great shape." "And you're very elegant." "We'll have the blessing of polite society." "I never realised people had so many eyes." "We're creating quite a stir." "I know, but now we're compromised." "Do you know the mysteries of this club?" " Not all." " They're not exceptional... but fine for a local sensation." "Okay?" "Follow me." "This is where they gamble, illegally." " Want to place a bet?" " Yes, why not?" "What a nice surprise, lnspector!" "Come over here." "Carry on, everyone." "There's no need to worry." " I've come to enjoy myself." " Take a seat." "You won't arrest us after the first hand, will you?" "I'm here incognito, Madam." "Blind and deaf." "Congratulations." "I see you've settled in well." "Our lnspector doesn't fear gossip." "He doesn't care." "Don't neglect me." "Don't press me into an old book like a dried flower." " Don't start, Olga." " No, I'll wait." "Rather resigned, but I'll wait." "Why don't you accept, my dear Olga, what's in front of you, which isn't too bad?" "The wheel turns and we might get the wind in our sails." "Wind in our sails?" "This ship is sinking!" "Deal a card." "Let's see if I have more luck." "What's wrong?" "Calm down." "Let me go." " What can I do?" " I need a fix." "Yes, I need a fix." "This is your room." "Three of us share it." " Hi, I'm Piera." " Hi, Piera." "My back is killing me." "I can't do this." "I have a stomach ache." "Stay calm and sit down." "Try taking this." " Corrado!" " I'm here." "Try to take it." "I can't." "I'll throw it up." "I can't." "Go on, Titti, try." "Titti!" "I'll throw it up." "I'm going to vomit." "I know I'm going to vomit." "Don't worry." "The girls know what to do." "Come with me." "Follow me." "The heroin had strychnine in it." "We couldn't help the poor boy." "Do you know who they are?" "Cirinna's men, I think." "I'll station a car here." "See that light on the second floor?" "That's my place." "Will you come up for a drink?" "I know, it's rather trite, but we mustn't see our actions as a catastrophe or a point of no return." "It might just be a response to an impulse of the moment." "Something that's fleeting, but beautiful... which helps make life sweeter." "Another trite comment!" "That's a fault I have." "I'm trite." "But the mere thought that you now might tell me that you'll come upstairs..." "leaves me breathless and excited." "I'm sorry." "I'm sorry." "I'm an idiot." "I'm sorry." "I shouldn't have." "I've ruined everything." "Maybe if I hadn't done that..." "That's enough." "Give me a cigarette." "And take me home." "The fact is... that you make me lose control." "I feel you're so distant." "I'm not in the mood." "Serious problems?" "Do you want me to burst into tears?" "Let's drop it." "Wait, there's the police." "Let's go." "Let's go, I said." "I'm going to get Titti out." "Let me go." "Does he think he can parade with my girl in front of everyone?" "What's he doing?" "That bastard!" "Bastard." "The lnspector looked so good at the Club with that pretty girl." " "Lovely couple! ", people said." " Shut your mouth!" "It's not his fault you can't enter the Club." "Shut up, you." "Shut up!" "I'll make him cough up blood." "Blood!" "Speak of the devil!" "Here comes the lnspector." "Nice car." "Interested?" "I can't afford it now." "I'll give you a special deal." "Save the deals for your friends." "I'm told you were outside the drug rehab centre." "Oh..." "So that's what we have to talk about!" "Were you planning on dealing drugs to the kids in there?" "Nonsense, lnspector!" "I wanted news of someone I know." "Then why didn't you go in and ask to see Titti, your devoted customer?" "Customer?" "Did Titti tell you that?" "No, Titti doesn't talk." "It's speculation on my part." "You were indicted twice for that and acquitted." "I read the files carefully." "What a joke!" "The evidence is all against you." "No, it's sheer madness." " Blame the judge." " Yes, I'll reopen the case." "Then I'll resume proceedings against you." " You were tried in Palermo?" " Why ask?" "You already know." " I'm dining there tonight." " Another dinner?" "Yes, but with an investigating judge." ""lnsufficient evidence"!" "You find it funny too, don't you?" "Our courts have abused that term." "You must fight for a final judgement." "Either a complete acquittal... or a jail term." "What a beautiful car." "Look, lnspector, we're wasting our time." "I'll find the evidence to send you to jail." " Even if I have to make it up." " Is that so?" "And I'll refute it, piece by piece." "And I'll make different arrangements." "What are you doing, Cirinna?" "Selling cars and heroin as a package?" "No!" "I'll have to arrest you." "You know why I won't?" "Because you planted it there, lnspector." "Yes, but next time go and prove it." "Inspector!" "Is this personal?" "A boy died from drugs last night." "And you call it personal!" "Bastard!" "I'd make you piss blood." "What's to look at?" "Antonio..." "Arrange something for tonight." "My brother isn't going to go alone." "You'll have to go too." " Your wife's on the line." " Put her through." " Hi, Else." " Let's have lunch together." " We need to talk." " No, I'm working till late." " Tonight?" " Sorry, I'm really busy." "Corrado, make the time to see me tonight." "We must talk." "I don't have the time." "We'll talk when I have time." "Watch it, Corrado, you're wrecking everything." "It's up to you." "You're irritable and I can't have this conversation." "I'm tired of hearing it's up to me and I'm to blame." "That's so unfair." "You're old enough to do whatever you like." "I'm sorry... try to relax." "Go and do some painting." "I'm sorry." "I'm sorry, dear." "That's not how you peel potatoes." "I'll be back late." "Can you stay with her?" "Yes, I'll wait for you." "Thanks, Irina." "Bye, Paola." "Mum, you look so elegant tonight." "Good evening." "He and one of his men are on a bike." "They're in an alley past the bridge." " What are they doing?" " They're just there." "Inspector Cattani, I'd like a word, please." "We can't spare two men to watch the drug centre." "I think we can." "He's just gone by." "In a brown car." "He'll be there in 5 minutes." "OCTOPUS" "EPISODE THREE" "No judge was waiting in Palermo, you two-bit womaniser." "That's enough now." "Enough." "Are you in the rejection phase?" "Are you upset with me?" "I didn't rape you." "Of course you didn't rape me!" "You think I'll count you as a trophy." "Go ahead, I couldn't care less." "Over here." "Quick, he's injured badly." "He needs blood." " It's ready." " Put him in." " Is he alive?" " Put him in." "Notify the hospital." "This one won't make it to the hospital." "Come on, hurry." "You're one of the few to survive such an ambush." "See if this gun is linked to Leo De Maria's death." " Over here, lnspector." " lnspector..." "Mr Cattani... over here, please." "I'd like to see you smile but you avoid looking at me." "Are you embarrassed?" "Well, I'm embarrassed too." " One?" " Thanks." "Next time, you'll see..." "There won't be a next time." "Can I make a call?" "You've dialled your home number." "How stupid of me." "I could wake my daughter and the maid." "I wanted to see if my husband's home." " You're edgy." " Very." "Our mutual friend, the head of Cabinet, tells me you'd like that key position that would place you right at the top." "You know what I mean." "A man like you shouldn't be kept in the shadows for too long." "Look at these names." "They're all in the organisation." "Honest men, for honest causes." "I see they're all prominent in public life." "Politicians, people in the military, in finance, in the media..." "Here's one I met when I was at university." "In short, they're the creme de la creme." "Wouldn't you like your name with theirs?" "We'll all back your appointment." "Inspector Cattani from Sicily." "Did you say I was in?" "Please excuse me." "Hello..." "Good evening, Corrado." "I was in an ambush an hour ago." "An ambush an hour ago?" "Yes, I want to hear about it." "I have the Forensic report." "The gun used against me is the gun that killed Leo De Maria." "The person responsible is called Sante Cirinna, a local petty crim." "We've arrested him and something will happen because Cirinna is like an uprooted tree with roots that are so long that they may lead to the Marineo case." "Yes, but take care." "Keep a low profile." " Don't worry." " And the Marineo case?" "As I said, things are developing and something should happen." "I'll keep you informed." "I must congratulate you." "You deserve a medal." " Thank you, sir." " Again, well done." "Bye." "So you have important people in every Department." "How does our mutual friend see my appointment?" " He'll be totally in favour." " As he too belongs to..." "Suffice to say he'd be pleased if you accepted." "With your talent and knowledge of men and things..." "Knowledge which is priceless." "I see." "So shall we say that the financial possibilities..." "That your group's resources are virtually limitless." "Precisely my point." "Altero, come in." "As a policeman, what you've done is even more serious." "But if I look at the human aspect," "I can find some justification." "Shall I go on or will you help me?" "Very well, I'll continue." "I'll start from the beginning." "It's evening." "You're in your office." "You get a call from a woman." "It's Titti Pecci Scialoia in tears, who asks for help." "You rush there and find two bodies." "Eleonora, Titti's mother, and lnspector Marineo." "I heard them talking and then arguing." "Marineo had been transferred and was leaving with his family." "He was abandoning my mother." "She couldn't accept being betrayed and cast aside like that." "There was a scene with insults and threats." "Then she shot him." "Then all of a sudden, she turned the gun on herself and committed suicide." "Did he come in his car?" "I don't know." "Yes, his car is there." "All right." "Try to stay calm now." "I'll find a solution." "I'll find one." "You took Marineo's body to the outskirts of town, returned to the office and waited for someone to raise the alarm." "And when it happened, you raced there to do your duty." "You were faced with the classic scene you'd staged." "An inspector gunned down in a criminal ambush." "No more film crews." "That's enough." "Off you go!" "Call headquarters to send Forensics." "The set up had worked." "Now tell me why you did all that." "Marineo was a superior man." "And you didn't want it known he had a torrid affair with a woman." "I didn't want him remembered as someone killed by a lunatic." " Who then killed herself." " It wasn't a fitting end." "I had to save his reputation." "You owed Marineo a lot." "You lived in his shadow." "I admired him." "That's all." "Marineo saved your life in '72 during a shootout." "I read that in your file." "Gratitude came second." "Firstly there was respect for a man who didn't deserve to be branded forever because of a seedy end." "Now I'm ready to face all my responsibilities." "Altero..." "Sit down." "You saw it as a private murder, but you wanted it to look like a Mafia killing." "You staged a deception that happens to correspond to reality." " I don't follow you." " It isn't a private murder." " What is it?" " A Mafia killing." "Now you've really lost me." "Titti lied to you." "She couldn't tell you the truth." "There was a fight that night, but not what you think." "Titti was asleep." "Then she heard distant voices through the wall and witnessed a sudden tragedy." "Marineo and Eleonora found out that Cirinna got Titti onto drugs and threatened him." "Cirinna's brutal reply was murder." "He then forced Titti to call you with a fake version of events." "And Titti called you." "You believed her." "You had no reason not to." "Case closed." "The story changes, but it's still a private crime of passion." "No, Altero." "You know when Cirinna fired?" "When Marineo said he'd expose everything." "Everything?" "Their business dealings." "Marineo had no business with Cirinna or anyone like him." "You searched Marineo's flat after his death." "Were you scared there was proof of his liaison?" "Letters, items of clothing?" "Tell me." "I too, searched that flat." "I found this cheque book in the fake name of Fiordaliso." " So what?" " Blank butts." "Marineo wasn't afraid of cheques bouncing." "I'm sure that is investigation material." "One of these butts has been cancelled." "Here." ""Cancelled"." "When you make a mistake, you cancel the cheque." "Come here and take a look." "We got a handwriting expert." "This is Marineo's writing, without a doubt." "This cheque book was his." "Stop living in fantasyland." "If you'd known him you wouldn't think that." " He was corrupt." " Not true." "Stop it!" " Accept it." " No!" "There must be another explanation." "I'll find it." "There..." "In that folder." "Go and check it." "There's the evidence." "I was wounded inside a burning car." "He got me out." "Would you have been so brave?" "Maybe not, but it doesn't make him clean." "All it takes is to accept a dangerous game." "You do it once and then..." "There's a lot of work to do here." "If you want to help me..." "No, I must face up to my responsibilities." "Later on." "I still need you now." "Why didn't you arrest Cirinna using Titti's evidence against him?" "As an addict she has no credibility and I don't want someone to kill her." "That's why I set that trap for Cirinna." " You ran a big risk." " But I was the hunter, not him." "Now we must find Leo De Maria's killer and get him to confess that Cirinna gave him the gun." "It's almost daybreak." "The bar down here will be open." "How about a coffee?" "Sir..." " lnspector!" "Do come in." " Thank you." "When I arrived in this town, you told me to look for a gun." "Here you are." "I found it." "Cirinna fired at me with this gun and it was used to kill Leo De Maria." "Thank you for interrupting my breakfast." "This is very good news." " What about the Marineo case?" " We're on the right track." "But I need time to see things clearly." "She's going through withdrawals." "Titti..." "Cirinna won't torment you again." "He won't torment you again." "It's over." "Understand?" "You'll never see him again." "Now try to stay calm, my dear." "Stay calm." "There." "The radio just gave news of the shooting." "Some big fish will have a rude awakening today." "Four cars are ready for the arrests." "We've sent the others to the suburbs as a decoy so no one will know where we really are, as you wanted." "That's the list of arrests to be made." "All right." "No, wait." "This gentleman gets taken off." " That man is a dealer!" " Yes, but he's a banker." "Do bankers have immunity like politicians?" "Today we'll arrest Cirinna's group of dealers." "Those down at the port, the station..." "For the moment, the banks can sleep tight." "We must make the top brass think we're after publicity and going after the little fish." "We mustn't touch the banks." "When you do, you need serious evidence because they've marked you." " And they'll blow you up." " Absolutely." "Your wife's here, sir." "Else!" "What brings you here?" "Come in." "Madam..." "Why are you here?" "I waited for you all night." "Then this morning I heard on the radio what had happened." " You didn't call me." " Sorry, darling." "I was about to." "Anyway, all's well, as you can see." " Thanks for coming." " We must talk." "Sir, I'll go and give the orders." " Well?" " I have to talk to you." "So you said." "I must go, they're waiting for me." "It isn't easy." "Why isn't it easy?" "Did something happen to Paola?" "No, she's fine." "It's something about me." "When you told me you'd be out all night you know what I thought?" "That you had one of your appointments with that girl." "What?" "I thought..." ""He's with her"" ""and I'm all alone."" "I didn't want to be alone." "I went to see Santamaria." "Sorry, sir, but you said 9.30 on the dot." "I'll be right there." "We'd better talk at home." "You're coming home?" "Of course." "Cars 7 and 9 with the sergeant." "3 and 4 with Soriano..." "Inspector!" "They've found something." "Inspector, they found something." "Yes, I'll bring it tonight..." "Bastards!" "You bastards." "I'll show you!" "Hi." "Sorry, this isn't the time to talk." " I've waited for 2 days." " I haven't slept for 2 nights." "What's to discuss?" "You made your choice." "You pushed me." "You're not a puppet, Else." "You did what you wanted to do." "And you with that girl?" "Try and deny it." "Nothing happened." "I don't like betrayals so nothing happened." "I would have told you in advance... unlike what you do." "Sorry, I have to sleep now." "Cheating isn't just going to bed." "You probably cheated on me more with your thoughts." "Actions count." "Great!" "So you can treat me like a whore." "I never used that word." "Nor did it enter my head." "You didn't consider what my life has been." "Living in different homes, alone like a piece of furniture." "And if someone took me away you wouldn't even notice." "Can't you see that I went with Santamaria out of desperation?" "I make mistakes because I don't know how to act." "Help me, please." "Don't just be picky." "Calm down." "We'll talk later." " Any good?" " Not bad." " Hello." " It's lnspector Cattani." "Oh, lnspector, good morning." "Congratulations." "I'd like to interview you." "Rome and Palermo want one..." "And I'd like to interview you here at the station." "Is it an invitation or a summons?" " Tomorrow afternoon okay?" " Certainly." "I'll be there." "Goodbye." "Yes?" "Hi, it's Nanni." "Hi." " Is Mum there?" " I'll see." " Who is it?" " It's for you." " Who is it?" " It's Nanni." " Did you tell your husband?" " Yes." "Why?" "Great!" "He's summoned me to his office tomorrow." "At least I know where I stand." "Bye." "Put a foot wrong, Nanni?" "Put on a record and shut up." "What do you want from Santamaria?" "It's work related." "You may not know, but he has lots of shady friends." "It's best not to talk in front of the child." "She's wiser than the two of us put together." "So she may as well know everything as she's suffering without knowing why." "You look uneasy." "Well, after all, this is a police station." "But you have nothing to hide." "Would you interview me about the Cirinna case?" "Yes." "It'll be an honour." "Here's a list of questions." "And I'd like..." " Yes?" " I'd like a full studio." "Full of people that count." "Ravanusa the banker, Terrasini the lawyer, and the others." "I'd like to have a debate and ask them questions." "Can I count on you?" "Yes..." "I think so." "I can send out the invitations for Sunday afternoon." "You will have your triumph, sir." "Good." "I'm sure you'll organise it admirably." "You're very talented even though you're vile." " Pardon?" " I said "vile"." "You've stopped smiling?" "We'll discuss this later." "Go and prepare your broadcast." "Which tie should I wear?" "Light or dark?" "The striped one." "It's more refined." "It's for the afternoon." "I know I'll be bored to death." "What a pain in the arse." "Giuseppe, which stupid shoes did you give me?" "Yesterday you said they're comfortable." "Can't you see the colour?" "You must be an idiot!" "My Sunday is already ruined and all I need is this halfwit!" "You're a halfwit!" "Ten minutes to go." "Be patient, sir." "They'll all turn up." "I've just remembered there's a Bellini concert somewhere." "Let's go to air." " What, like this?" " That's right." " You don't like it?" " There's better." "Welcome to our "Opinions Unplugged"." "Our guest today is Inspector Corrado Cattani, our town's Chief Inspector." "So, it's over to him." "Thank you." "Once, talking to an assistant of mine," "I compared our job to that of a fisherman, who slowly pulls in his net without knowing which fish he'll catch." "I also said that the danger of this type of fishing is that once the fish spot the net they might flee before being caught and alert each other to the danger." "Yes, he told me that too." "I then met a priest who told me about a new kind of rosary..." "I'd be scared to go on TV, but he's clever and brave, isn't he?" "Because it criminally links so many different levels of our society." "And finally, when I arrived in this town, a high official told me to look for a gun." "We did find it and it's the same gun that killed deputy inspector Leo De Maria." "We also caught the killer, but one question remains..." "Why was Leo De Maria killed?" "I've decided to follow a thread..." "Perhaps it's imperfect and incomplete, but I believe it crosses our entire town with its venom." "And it's behind the link that ties people and businesses, both legal and illegal, from murderers to officials... money." "That thread will perhaps allow us to find out why Leo De Maria was killed." "And that's the thread the police will follow." "I had invited the town's notables to ask for their help, but none of them turned up." "They've offended the State and will receive an apt response." "Very forceful." "Wait on, colleagues!" "What I'd like to achieve, is what is generally not achievable." "That is, close co-operation between all three corps." "Briefly, the idea is to exchange information about people who suddenly become millionaires and the names of their banks." "Have you told the Prosecutor?" "We'll do that when we need leave to proceed." "So you want an inquiry into people and circles?" "Yes and making sure there are no leaks." "Of course." "What happens once we have the information?" "Whoever wants to act will act and whoever wants to look on, no hard feelings." "Deputy Inspector Leo De Maria fallen in the line of duty" "Come into my car, sir." "I want a word." "I apologise for not attending your program on television but I had a bad cold." " You informed the Ministry." " Oh, yes..." "Just to have an opinion, a reaction." " They wanted to view the tape." " Naturally." "You must understand it isn't usual for an official to make certain statements on TV." "But it went down well in Rome." "They liked it." "After all, why not make use of these new methods?" "They checked it out and approved." "Yes, they approved." "You showed style." "And as old fashioned as I am, I admit that." "They've also told me about this new initiative of yours." "Your investigation into sudden wealth." "What a wonderful term they've come up with..." ""Sudden wealth"!" "Terrific, but it's a pity you don't keep me informed." "I would have, but rumours travel so quickly here." "Deep down, you couldn't give two hoots that I was told certain things." "Actually, you must be pleased." "Now you know who the gossips are!" "But don't think there's a conspiracy against you." "Not at all." "Conspiracy is too strong a word." "You see, sir, as I told you, I'm an old fashioned man with a traditional legal education." " Very positive, though." " Much obliged." "You see, sir, I'm vain enough to believe" "I can read into your project." "An ambitious project." "You're not going to prosecute the crime when it happens, as a Chief Inspector should." "But you want to flush it out with your laws, adapt it to your personal views, as dictated by those views." "If I may say so." "You don't wait for the criminal, you go looking for him, convinced that you'll find him because you're moralistic." "But that's very dangerous." "You create criminals and crimes where there are none." "But pretending there is honesty where there is none can be just as dangerous." "Let's say one should find a happy medium." "Goodbye, my friend." "Anna, come to my place." "Work does you good." "You're not so pale." "I'm not crazy about healthy, burnt skin." "I like looking pale, and wilted." "And I have a strong dislike for healthy, dark people." " You're snarly today." " You're a hypocrite and a pig." "Really?" "You're not here for me, are you?" "No doubt it's about your investigation." "Isn't it?" "Seeing you have to arrest the whole town, enlist me..." "As an informant..." "You call them spies, don't you?" "Stop looking at me like that," "like a doctor scrutinising his patient." "You're so tolerant and understanding!" "You're certain you're a winner and I'm a loser." "You're talking a lot of nonsense." " So ask your questions." " I have no questions." " So what have you come for?" " To see you." " That's not true." " It is." "Come on, guys, there's a meeting." "Meeting." " You can't sleep?" " No." "Do you want to sit down?" " Tea?" " No." "Will you be happy to hear I'm leaving?" "Happy?" "Why should I be happy?" "This has brought only humiliation to both of us." "I can no longer go on like this." "I'm not sending you away." "But I can't..." "I can't get over what you did to me." "Family is something important." "It isn't a game." " But I won't send you away." " I don't want to be here." "I don't feel this is my home anymore." "I'll leave with Paola." "Being apart might help make things clearer... to me and to you." "Good night, Corrado." "Good night." "I'll call you tomorrow." "Actually, I'll call you every day." " Paola, you must go." " No, I won't go!" "No, I won't get on that ship." "Is that clear?" "No!" "Paola, please." "Please, you must go." "Come here." "You must leave." "I won't go." "Please..." "Paola, come here!" "If you chase me I'll jump into the water." "Wait." "If Paola prefers it this way..." "Try to be with her." "I'll get her to leave tomorrow." "Tomorrow." "Goodbye." "My daughter will need your office till lunchtime." "Sure, that's fine." "Come in, you." "Come in, the office is all yours." "We need 5 minutes alone..." "Certainly." "So..." "Let's make a deal, shall we?" "You leave and go to Mum." "Then from time to time, you can visit me for a few days." "Agreed?" "I'm not going to leave." "I didn't like that scene at the port today." " It wasn't a scene." " Civilised people talk!" "Then you should have asked me where I wanted to go." "What about the pain you caused Mum?" "I'm sorry." " We'll discuss it at home." " I won't leave." "Look, Paola..." "Great!" "I'm Inspector Cattani's, daughter." "Hello." "Hello, Miss." ""Dear Mum, sorry if I upset you"" ""but it's for the best."" ""Dad needs someone"" ""to stay close by him..."" ""I'll keep an eye on him."" "Why did you take a row boat?" "I thought I was still 20." " Do you feel old, Dad?" " No, not old..." "But I used to be in better condition." " Poor Dad." " No way!" "And don't give me that look of pity." "Sometimes it feels like you're my big brother." "Me, your brother?" "Wouldn't you like that?" "Well, tell me..." "What kind of sister would you be?" "I'd always keep you close." "I'd nurse you when you're sick," "I'd talk to you and want to know your thoughts." "I've never talked to you much, have I?" "I've never asked about your thoughts." "It doesn't matter." "So let's hear it..." "What do you think?" "About what?" "About me." "No." "Why?" "I'll tell you someday." "Okay?" "Okay, little sister." "I've got 60 names among those who got rich quick." "Well, well..." "You've got some very big fish." "Do you think we'll succeed?" "I mean, people have been investigated before." " But it all ended badly." " In bloodshed." "You should be more cautious." "Any news of Cirinna?" "He's hiring a top defence team." "What about Anna Caruso's brother?" "He's had the flu." "The "fear virus"!" "Did you tell the jail to watch him?" "I remind the superintendent daily." "Tell me, how do you cope with this heat?" "I have a fan in my office." "Show me your papers." "You were speeding." "What's your excuse?" "What's your answer?" " You should be at the Centre." " I told them clearly." "I'll stay only if it isn't a jail." "When I feel like going out and seeing someone, I do." "You haven't been around." "Don't you want to see me?" "And don't tell me you can't spare the time." "I never said that." "You see, in my job, I have to plunge my hands into so-called human filth." "So I have to resort to subterfuge, lies and compromises." "Now I wouldn't like to behave towards myself like that particularly in my private life." "So one might end up alone." "I was told your wife has left." "Won't you tell me why?" "Something... happened." "And I didn't forgive her." "I see." "You..." "You're afraid of despising yourself if you do what she did." "No, I don't want to abuse my position towards you... your weakness and loneliness." "Oh, I get it." "You're someone who has to constantly put themselves on trial." "You always need to respect yourself." "If I think about it, it makes me laugh." "I've never been judgmental about myself." "I don't think I have any self esteem." "I think I belong to... what you call human filth." " Yes, I think I'm human filth." " I wasn't referring to you." "Yes, it's no big deal." "Take me as a brief fling." " It wouldn't be a fling." " Who says?" "I might tire of you in a couple of days." "Here we are talking about trials, respect, human filth..." "I want to be with you and you want to be with me." "Let's go to my place." "Today..." "I didn't shoot up." "I went through a terrible patch..." "I wanted to go out and get some stuff." "But I came looking for you instead." "Come." "Well?" " It was beautiful." " For me too." "Listen..." "Careful, Grandpa's watching." "Among his many titles were Lord of the Cugno and Baron of Quattronze, by the sea." "He gave half his estate to my mother and I and spent the rest on women and gambling." "Reprehensible!" "He was very elegant." "He got fabric for his suits from London and his tailor from either Naples or Rome." "He lived the good life, didn't he?" "One of my ancestors was a viceroy." "Then there are 2 cardinals, a bishop, a condottiere and 3 generals." "That uncle died in an asylum." " It's hereditary." " Come on!" "That's my mother's dwarf aunt." "She never got off her horse." "She was too embarrassed." "She lived well from the 4 funeral parlours she owned." "Look, I was born in here among monks and servants who said Mass daily in the private chapel on cloths sewn by the nuns of the S. Spirito convent." "The years went by without me realising it and I grew up not bothering to look outside the window." "Then came the boredom, heroin, Cirinna... my mother's death." "But now... now I have you." "When we come to live here" "I'll have the gilded carriage brought from the stables." "Forgive me, but I'm scared to live without you now." "You partly condemned yourself." "I hate you for that." "You have no right to save me other than the love I have for you." "I should have died before meeting you." "Now I no longer want to." " Why aren't you in bed?" " I fell asleep here." "Bye." "Are you angry?" "No, but I don't like you waiting up for me." "But call me if you'll be late or else I worry, okay?" "Okay." "Mum rang from Milan." "How is she?" "She was fairly calm." "Poor Mum, she gets her words wrong." "She means to say something nice but it comes out bad." "She's a bit confused." "But it's not her fault." "She must be tired." "Dad..." "Yes?" "Are you very angry with Mum?" "No..." "But you know, she's a bit confused and because I am too..." "Maybe you are too." "You mustn't torment yourself." "Here." "Eat it in the morning." "You angry at me because I stayed?" "I'd feel lost without you in this house." "Don't exaggerate, Dad." "Goodnight." "Did you see your girl again?" "That beautiful girl?" "Else, that girl isn't to blame and you know it." "What's she like now you know her better?" "She's insecure and vulnerable." " Is that why you love her?" " Maybe." " Did you see her tonight?" " Yes, I saw her." "Did you make love?" "Yes, we made love." "So are you happy?" "Else... please." "I'm not crying." "I hate you..." "I hate you!" "OCTOPUS" "EPISODE FOUR" "How are you, Mum?" "Franchino, how are you?" "What's wrong?" "You must find a way to get me out of here." "I can't take it." "I'll go crazy." "I'm scared." " Don't abandon me." " What are you scared of?" " You look drawn." " She thinks of you and cries." "Don't worry, Sante." "We'll get you out." "You will, Ma." "Sir..." "I hoped to meet you here." "Or I might not have found the will to talk to you." " Was it Don Manfredi?" " No, I persuaded myself." "By seeing you in person and on TV." "My family's been in trouble with the law." "Leo knew that." "They killed him after he spoke to my brother in jail." "My brother was arrested by Marineo a year ago." "He worked for a money changer who launders drug money." "There were newspaper articles and he took the fall." "They promised to get him out of jail after two months." "But after a year inside, my brother was desperate." "When they transferred him here" "I convinced him to tell Leo the truth." "Who was the money changer in Palermo?" "A tourist agency owned by Ravanusa." " You're sure?" " Yes, but it doesn't exist now." "Look, my brother wants to tell you everything now." "You're being moved." "Gather up your stuff." " You're leaving me alone?" " Orders from above." "The cell's all yours." "Have you got friends in high places?" "I don't know anyone!" "You ready?" "Then let's go." "Guard..." "You forgot to close the door." "Guard..." "Who's there?" "What are you doing, boys?" "Please don't hurt me." "Franco!" "Franco!" "Franco..." "He was found hanged in his cell this morning." " Suicide." " Killed." "He was killed." " What nonsense." " I tell you he was killed." "This may not ease your pain, but it's as if with his death, your brother's told me everything he knew." "As if he's given me names." "Then if you know, catch them." "And hurry." "Hurry!" "Well?" "Sorry, Dad, I can't sleep." "I'm scared." "Come here." "Always barefoot!" "Why are you scared?" "Why are they killing all these people?" "I tell you what..." "Go to your room, get into bed and I'll come and do my work in your room." "Thanks." " Yes?" " Is Pecci Scialoia with you?" "What's going on?" "She's left Don Manfredi's centre." "She was on anti-dealer duty but she ran off." " Weren't there men on guard?" " They didn't see her." "I want a report!" "Come and get me." " Must you go out, Dad?" " I'm sorry, Paola." "It's okay." " Poli 2." " Go ahead." " A girl's been sighted." " Where?" "I'll check." " Cattani here." "Go ahead." " She's at the junk yard." " Where's that?" " Nearby." " We'll go." " Drug dealers go there." "The head dealer is Ciccio u Petrosino." "If you need me, I'll be at the office later on." "So since Cirinna's in jail you're using Ciccio u Petrosino." "So, do you know him?" "I've only heard of him." "You left the centre at night to go looking for him." "Do you realise how risky that is?" "I don't want to go back to Don Manfredi." "I don't want to go back." "I don't want to go back." "Stop the car." " Stay calm." " Please!" "Then go fast." "Speed and break your neck." "You're against me too." "You're all enemies." "You're all against me but you must die before me." "Then I'll finally be free." "What is it you want?" "My money?" "My palace?" "Help with your career?" "What do you want?" "When will you piss off to your wife?" " I love you." " Then leave me alone." " Let me go to ruin." " I love you." " No, Cirinna loves me!" " Stop it." " Only he loves me." " Not true." "Yes, let me out." "Titti..." "You've surrounded me like hyenas." "You've surrounded me like hyenas." "Why did you knock on my door?" "You entered my home like a thief." "You have the eyes of a snake." "You disgust me." "Enough, enough..." "She jumped the wall and could have broken her neck." "It's hard for her to decide to stay in here." "It's hard." "Cavallari, I told you to watch her every move." "Sir, she jumped over the back wall." "You lost sight of her on the bike, too." "She goes down narrow alleys on her bike." "How can we follow her?" "Excuses!" "Don't let this happen again." "Anna, I'd like you to look after Titti, if possible." "I've told Don Manfredi I can't stay here any more." "Goodbye, lnspector." "First her fiance, then her brother." "They've wrecked her life." "But getting back to our young people, we really can help them." "But they must be shielded from whatever upsets them." "Don't you think you should stay away from Titti?" "You think I upset Titti..." "What if the opposite were true?" "Inspector, you're mixing your commitment to justice with your personal passions." "And that can lead to dangerous confusion." "I know." "Ravanusa..." "the benefactor!" "There are fishermen, front men who've turned into developers with Ravanusa's low interest credit." "Bogus companies awarded contracts for public buildings, ports, tollways..." "Officials and professionals making a fortune!" " Now it's up to the Prosecutor." " He's well intentioned..." "But he's wary." "I want a direct investigation into the banking status of people and companies under suspicion." "I want to check all entries for the past 3 years including drafts and personal cheques." "Then we'll see if this prosecutor is simply a wary man or rather, a dishonest, wary man." "No, no..." "Sir, I'm in total agreement with you." "Let's strike the mafiosi wherever they are but let's not involve the innocent." "I'm not saying this town is clean, but we run the risk of tarnishing everyone." "If I granted your request, I'm sure you'd find something, but what about the innocent people?" "Honest working people who'd suddenly be maligned and in the glare of the press?" "We'll just investigate them and if they're guilty..." "I agree with you." ""lf they're guilty"..." "But when?" "In a month, two months, a year?" "If we rashly apply the anti Mafia laws, people will lose their reputation, their career and maybe even their life." "No, we need more thorough preliminary investigations and very confidential." "You can't panic a town over mere suspicions thus supporting those accusing us of a northern plot, regretting that Sicily didn't secede from Italy." "We'll throw away months of investigations." "To me, the most important issue is the balance between two loyalties." "Loyalty towards the rights of the individual and the right of society to be defended." "Fine words, but tell me, are you refusing to authorise a bank audit of these people?" "Precisely, and you know why?" "Because the law refers to "presumed mafiosi"" "and you haven't demonstrated that presumption to me!" "The Minister next to me." "Corrado!" "What a surprise!" " Congratulations on your win." " I must congratulate you!" "I hear you're doing well." "It can't have been easy to sort out a matter like that and jail a mafioso of that calibre." "Well done." "Good hit." "We can hit even harder if you'll help me persuade our prosecutor to audit the accounts of certain people." "A prominent banker, irreproachable professionals industrialists, and a famous lawyer are directly and indirectly the financiers and beneficiaries of an important drug ring." "So this isn't about a small hoodlum anymore." "I'll stake my career on it." "What's the Prosecutor's position?" ""Moderation", "moderation"..." "He's the kind of person who won't move a stone in case there are worms under it." "I'd say he goes where the wind blows." "I'll give him a call." "But..." "don't expect a miracle." "Only you can help me." "I'm not God." "The cargo has reached it's destination." "We can do the final accounts for the year." "The Lugano Bahamas banking route is the best, given the situation." "As for the other military supplies we have, where's the best market?" "Africa, Middle East, Central America?" "They're all good." "For the $400,000 deposit, can I have your account number in Lugano?" "Go on, my friend." "X32..." "X32 Red Rose." " All done, sir." " Goodbye." "Goodbye." "You know my account number?" "There are no secrets between us." "That's how our ties become binding." "Lastly, two minor issues." "Firstly, your protege the lnspector, is going too far." "He's creating problems for our friends." "Speak to him." "Not me." "I prefer a less direct route." "It seems there's an obliging prosecutor down there." "Secondly, the Atlas agency snapped a photo of me." "Please retrieve the negative." "Like a primitive man, I don't want people to have my picture." "It would be like having your soul." "Congratulations, sir." "You've more than deserved this high office thanks to your qualities." "To what do I owe the pleasure of this call?" "There's a bit of trouble at the bank, isn't there?" "Oh, it's about the initiative of our Chief Inspector?" "I know he's your protege but we can't incriminate an entire town." "That's a lie." "I have no proteges." "He was simply my pupil at the Police Academy and I don't condone what he's doing." "You know I'm not in favour of it either." "But an opinion isn't enough, my friend." "It'll take more than that and I'm not speaking just from a personal point of view." "You'll be responsible for the social unrest that might arise from hasty actions so you must stop him in time." "That fellow can have fun arresting petty criminals but he mustn't touch the banks." "If he submits new evidence, don't act without calling me." "Tell him clearly that this isn't a matter for the police." "Understand?" "Allow me to bring to your attention sir, that we are two separate powers of the State." "You're speaking to a Prosecutor." "We can talk and be in agreement, but if it's an order..." "At times, the State must override everything." "And it must be free to make decisions and give orders." "Certain young people need reining in." "No one can do it better than their superiors." "There's too much anarchy and we must curb all bouts of ingenuity that only lead to scandals." "Scandals that young upstarts take advantage of." "Do you agree?" "Please keep me informed." "You seem to be asking me to be your informant." "Why not?" "Modern life is based on information." "You could gain from this too if you're discreet." "We'll talk soon, my friend." "Find lnspector Cattani for me, please." "I'll give you the go ahead." "I'll sign the authorisations you asked for today." "There's nothing worse for an honest man than to be stroked by hypocrisy and slapped around by arrogance." "So I 'm leaving." "I 'm resigning." "And if you'll take my advice, don't forget that heroes are not well regarded neither here, nor elsewhere." "You're pushing forward... very, very forward." "Perhaps even more forward than you realise." "But you know what you're doing." "Goodbye." " I want to thank you, sir." " For what?" "The Prosecutor authorised the bank audits." " When?" " Today after your call, I assume." "All it took was your call!" "My power surprises me too." " So you're going ahead?" " Of course." " Should I stop?" " No, please continue." "You must continue." "And all the best." "Sorry, I must hang up now." "I'm in a meeting." "Your Excellency..." "What's going on?" "I know that Finance officer." "I wonder what's going on." "Look at Ravanusa." "He's like a toad about to burst." "He'll burst under the weight of his money." "He's cancelled the overdrafts and now he's ruined." "Cusimano rang this morning and told me to tell Francuzzo they're turning the bank inside out." "What did Francuzzo say?" "He's left for an unknown destination." "This happened because of Cirinna." "Cirinna!" "He doesn't have any enemies." "Besides, why would he spill the beans?" "The reality is, this goes beyond Cirinna." "Sir, here's the raw material." "Good." "Now we'll see if I was dreaming." "You're no dreamer." "When do we start?" " Guess." " Right away!" "We'll keep at it." "Day and night, like students at exam time." " Is this all?" " No." "Martini, bring us two coffees." "Thanks." "Martini, I want to know in advance who visits Cirinna in jail." "Yes, sir." "So..." "There are many people in town who think we won't understand these bank documents." "And we'll prove them wrong." "Accounts was my best subject." "Money, money, money." "Names, names, names..." "Which of these people can afford to have me killed?" "All of them." "A killer costs between 3 and 5 million lire." " Unless the target is a big wig." " Aren't I big enough?" "Not at all." "You're worth all six million!" "As soon as the first warrants are issued, my stocks will rise!" "Let's cross our fingers and hope they go down." "This is the plan of a very special transaction." "Look, here we have 5 accounts." "A, B, C, D and E." "An amount is taken out and goes to form a new so-called "lung" account because it fills and empties very quickly." "But out of a love of nature, we'll call it "Jasmine"." "So, a sum leaves this account, which goes to finance a mysterious, illegal deal which..." " Are you following?" " You speak very well." "Thank you." "So, once the deal is done, the amount goes into a new "lung" account, which we'll call "Poppy"." "Part of the profit goes to the bank, but the most substantial amount goes back to replenish the accounts of the single financiers with 1 00% profit." "So what was the purpose of all this?" "To cover and finance and illegal deal with massive profits." "But above all, to provide anonimity to the single financiers." "Have you ever amused yourself with such games?" "I'm afraid I'm unable to tell you anything specific." "My accountant takes care of all my business." "I don't follow my transactions closely." "I don't know enough." "I'm a jeweller, a shop owner." "Who advised these investments?" "The bank, of course." "I only trust my bank." "You never wondered where all that money came from?" "Why Ravanusa earned such outrageous amounts?" "I never asked myself." "Yes, I did ask myself." "Many times." "And when I found the answer, I cancelled those investments." "Prof. Cristina, you're well respected." "You treat the poor free of charge." "I admit I was rash with some of my friendships." "My only customers now are your officers and the Finance Police." "You've cleared out my bank." "I'm sorry, Mr Ravanusa, but it was necessary." "Not as sorry as those who live off my loans!" "You're pursuing justice but you're affecting the cash flow of many companies." "The same companies you finance with those strange collective investments?" "Those strange investments as you call them, support the building industry, tourism, wholesale trade and the farms in this town." " What's going on?" " There's a lock out." "You're starving us." " I didn't close the site." " Then have it reopen." "We will." "The unions will step in." "I will arrest all troublemakers both here and elsewhere." "The lock out is a move against you but it's also a move against me." "What do you lose?" "I'll shut it down." "It's impossible to work in these conditions." "Fortunately, I can leave." "I'll sack everyone." "I'll take my family and belongings and leave!" "I'll go where the air isn't so foul." "I'm just sorry for my workers who'll starve." "What will you do during your forced holiday?" "I'll listen to music, which I love, and I'll try to relax and try to forget what they've done to me." "Financial blackmail!" "They want to turn everyone against us." " You've grown." " Five centimetres in a year." "No, last year you came up to my waist." "You forgot your tip." "I don't want it." "What does that mean?" "Why don't you want it?" "I don't want it from you." "Listen here, young man..." "Why won't you take my tip?" "You closed the building site and my father's unemployed." "A lot of money in the building industry is from drug trafficking." "Did you know that?" "I'm a policeman." "What do you think I should do?" "How should I know?" "Should I turn a blind eye?" "Should I forget about it?" "Those drugs give us a living." "But also death!" "The money from the bank's customers isn't used to finance legal businesses, but to pay Middle Eastern drug suppliers." "Fishing boats then unload the drugs onto private beaches." "Sounds far fetched." "Yes, but it's worth millions of dollars a year, tax free." "The drugs are turned into heroin and shipped out." "Thanks." "How, with homing pigeons?" "No, with oranges, lemons, furniture, or with couriers visiting family in New York and returning with dollars." "How intriguing." "I'm tempted to try it." "But you'll have to launder the dollars." "In Italy you'll need an obliging money changer who'll process them as transfers from migrants or tourist dollars" "like your friend Ravanusa's agency." "Leo De Maria and Anna Caruso's brother died because they found out what that agency was for." "Then what?" "If the money goes to Switzerland, then you need a bank who'll finance a building company like yours, so the money can return to Italy clean." "Brilliant." "Have you put this to a banker?" "Such wasted talent." "Yes, well..." "Every so often, I pretend I'm democratic and I come to eat with our dear workers." "That's a trick used by many." " A drink?" " No." "Whenever I see you, I'm full of regrets." "You're the man I'd like to have by my side." "Just think of the deals we could do together." "You seem to be asking me to become one of the many front men you need for your companies." "You haven't a clue." "A business partner, then." "Is it an attempt at corruption?" "You haven't a clue." "You're a very nice woman." "And if one day I'll have to arrest you," "I'll be very sorry to." "Oh no..." "No." "No?" " Are you sure?" " You can count on it." "You sent the Finance Police to my place but they found nothing because there were no irregularities in my accounts and there never will be." "So forget about seeing me escorted by two policemen." "You're also very intelligent, more than all the others." "I don't know who the others are." "But there's no doubt that I'm intelligent." "I planned out my life when I was 1 5, by becoming first the mistress and then the wife of an ugly, but very rich man who was 40 years my senior." "But when he got sick," "I cared for him lovingly for 5 long years." "You know why I did it?" "Because I owed him a lot." "He educated me..." "He sent me to school." "He made me learn languages." "And I also speak French, but I'm not part of the jet set." "I'm here in this hole, defending my interests from 6am to 8pm!" "And I believe I deserve everything I have." "Maybe I shouldn't have developed too much interest for a kind of man I've always avoided." "What kind?" "A moralist." "How odious." "Why shed tears over drug addicts?" "Those who take drugs couldn't have done anything else in their lives." " I know a few." " Titti Pecci Scialoia." "Yes." "Oppressed by all possible privileges and mistress of a vulgar hoodlum." "You think you can free her from her habit but I'll bet everything that you'll fail." "Cirinna, your lawyer's here." "Guard..." ""I'm in prison..."" "I told you to tell the officer that the tap hasn't been repaired." "You're a fool." "Firstly, you use a junkie for a delicate matter like De Maria." "Then you fall for the lnspector's provocation." "You'll die because of women and I'd be happy to let you if I weren't your father's friend." "Yes, but... you're not here just as my father's friend." "Titti is unapproachable." "The lnspector follows her around like a dog." "There's no way of talking to her at the Centre." "Unless we solve the problem, you're in trouble." "If I could get out of here..." "I'd know what to say to her." "You should have stayed on the outside, but you're in here and if she talks, you'll spend the rest of your life here." "Only she knows who killed her mother and Marineo." "Yes, but... she hasn't talked." "If she had talked, she would have been called as a witness." "We don't know what the lnspector is thinking." "No, no..." "We must regain control of the situation." "If Titti stays on drugs, no problem, but they want to cure her and if she blabs..." "Sir, would you do me a favour?" "Ask my cousins to visit me." "I've given you the facts." "Now it's up to you." "This is your last card." "Send her drugs by all means, but add some strychnine to it." "Call me." "There's more stuff." "Bye, darling." "Titti..." "So who has the note?" " Where was it?" " On Titti's bed." " Was anyone here tonight?" " No..." "Oh, yes, Tommaso." "Look for Tommaso and we'll look for Titti." "Titti..." "You two look down there." "Titti, answer us." " Who did this?" " Tommaso!" "He smuggled the stuff in." "We must find him." "Let's look for him." "Titti, where are you?" "He's here!" "I've found him." "You bastard." "Don Manfredi, they're bashing Tommaso." "Get out!" "Get out!" " Who gave it to you?" " I don't know them." " Who?" " I was threatened." "Who gave it to you?" "I want names." "I can't kill her." "I love her, understand?" "I don't care!" "And stop shouting." "You know the best solution for you?" "Find a rope and hang yourself." "Watch out, sir." "I have my men too." "Don't play God with me." "Let's be serious." "Ever since that cop's been sniffing around we're all in danger." "We must eliminate the girl." "She must be left alone." "She's not to be touched." "Then keep her and die for her." "As you've seen, she won't say a thing against me." "Can't you see that the real problem here is the cop?" "We must find another solution." "Sir, aren't you saying anything?" "Sir..." "That's Terrasini, the lawyer." "He made a mistake coming to talk to Cirinna." "They're getting edgy." "Your lnspector's here." "Hi." "Hi." "Sorry to drag you away from your work." "I have to tell you that that I shot up in here a few days ago." "Who gave you the stuff?" "Someone was ordered to bring it to me." "I'm so sorry." "Look, Titti, I can't watch you suffer like this." "Don't think you'll get better in a matter of days." "You'll be banging your head against the wall many times." "But I'll always be by your side." " It's about to end." " I've been busy." "Reaction to the threat of nuclear war has been mild." "Sure, there were the so-called peace marches only good for wearing out your soles, my friends." "Meanwhile, there are countless homeless earthquake victims." "Unemployed with no hope of a job." "Corruption is on the rise, homosexuality is rampant." "It's a moral and financial catastrophe for our poor Italy but we won't allow it!" "Forceful, isn't he?" " It depends." "What's his name?" " Professor Laudeo." " Why does he want to see me?" " You've become famous." "No, I wouldn't go down that path." "You know how sensitive they can be." "Do as I say." "Good evening." "See you in Rome on Saturday." "Goodbye." "See how good I am?" "I've brought him to Palermo." "Santamaria beats his own drum." "He's vain, but harmless." "Now leave us alone, please." "Inspector..." "I've been wanting to tell you I'm a fan of yours." "I've been watching you since you left the Police Academy." "Really?" "Why is that?" "Take a seat." "I have friends who point out new talent to me." "You've been a Godsend." " A drink?" " No, thanks." "Why are you looking for talent?" "Because it's rare and useful." "I want to inject new blood into my organisation." "What are its aims?" "Italy." "Only Italy." "Our country's future." "I'm sure a man like you, of such moral rectitude can and must go very far!" "Well, I might disappoint you." "I'm not so exceptional..." "No, forget the modesty." "The path to the top is much easier than you think." "For those with the right qualities." "It's a national duty to make a man like you" "Chief Inspector in Florence or Genoa... or higher still, maybe close to government." "As you know, it only takes good public relations and interviews in leading papers." "It's a prospect... that's enticing and possible." "But you must continue with your success." "Be fearless." "Don't let anything stop you." "And if other scandals are about to explode, you light the fuse." "I know it's hard to do it alone." "You could help me." "Not me." "My organisation." "We're clean people ready to join the crusade to save Italy from disaster." "We're apolitical although some of us are in public life." "All it takes is a word." "The power of a word can be huge." "For us, power will be the weapon against corruption, bureacracy, parasites... all that is rotten, including the Mafia... whose criminal links pollute the sun of your beautiful Sicily." "You see, lnspector, when one is as honest as you, intelligent, and one loves one's country, everything becomes simple and the path becomes obvious." "He talked for 2 hours, gave me his private number and naturally said to call him at any time, for anything." " At what price?" " No, no price." "What I managed to glean through all the waffle, is that my professional success should be piloted according to his suggestions." "But I could be wrong." " What did he promise you?" " To get me to the top." "But he insisted I join this moral organisation which he heads." "Did he mention names?" "Journalists, generals, industrialists, politicians..." "People he refers to with a familiarity I find suspicious." "In short, he's an important man." "I don't know." "The man doesn't seem much to me." "He comes across as very cunning and mediocre who represents a very real power." "What do you advise?" "You know the situation." "Put him to the test." "How?" "Well, he might turn out to be an idealist... a sincere idealist who has many contacts or an inflated balloon which will deflate." "Okay." "You judge." "This is a test." "A test of your intelligence." "Understand?" " Thank you." " Bye." "Here, Sir." "There's also the handwriting expert's report." "The signatures on the Jasmine account are by Ravanusa, but Terrasini's are on the Poppy account." "Forged endorsements released funds for the financiers and those that vanished in Rome, Naples, Milan, Turin... processed by bogus companies headed by reckless bankers, international traffickers, and maybe political organisations." "But the largest slice stays in town and ends up in Terrasini's account." "A flamboyant man beyond suspicion." "I pictured him defending Ravanusa or Cirinna." "But if the evidence convinces you, sir," "Terrasini will be on the other side of the bench." "I see you've shaken up this lethargic town." "Boring on the surface, but deep down..." "Why did the last prosecutor give you the go ahead?" "That's a mystery." "At first he opposed it, then..." "Paola..." "Paola!" "Why are you there in the dark?" "What's that worried look about?" "Did you talk to Mum?" "But something's happened." "You want to tell me?" "But you don't know how." "Do you feel ill?" "Then I'll call a doctor." "Yes, yes." "We'll call a doctor." "Paola, open the door." "Go on." "Paola, open the door." "Why are you doing this?" "Paola's become a young lady." "I'm going home." "Good night, sir." "Good night." "Irina!" "Paoletta." "I think you should call Mum and tell her what's happened." "Did you hear me?" "Paoletta." "I think you should call Mum, have a chat and..." "Hi, Mum." "Dad said to call you because this morning I became a young lady." "A young lady?" "Darling, that's wonderful." "You should see poor Dad." "He doesn't know what to do." "Did he really tell you to call me?" "Yes, Dad told me to call you and tell you what happened." "Look, Dad isn't a bad person." "I never said he was." "Maybe I'm the bad one." " Are you sad?" " No..." "But I miss you." "I think that you're changing... and I'm far away." "And who knows when we'll..." " What did you say?" " Nothing." "I hope to see you soon." "I love you very much." "Bye." " How's Mum?" " So so." "Dad..." "Is it true you love someone else?" "Yes." "Will you go and live with her?" "She's lonely and she isn't well." "My only aim is to make her better." " What's her name?" " Her name is Titti." "Can I meet her?" "Do you like it?" "They're all beautiful." "Choose one." "You can put it in your bedroom." "I can't accept." "Dad says that people often use gifts to buy you." "But not Titti and it wasn't nice of you." "Sorry, Titti." "No, don't worry." "And maybe I did want to buy your friendship." "Why are you looking at us like that?" "No reason." "This house is huge." "You get lost in it." "Well?" "I couldn't expect more from a first meeting." "Inspector!" "You like these stairs!" "Judge Bordonaro is a nice fellow, isn't he?" " Forget the interviews." " Yes, sure." "But our friend Laudeo expects an answer." "I'll call him one of these days." "Goodbye." "Actually, tell him I'll call for something he wouldn't expect." "You're very intelligent, sir." "Proud, honest, maybe even arrogant." "You know so many adjectives, Santamaria!" "I'd like to propose a new game." "Instead of Soccer Pools, let's play Dead Man Pools." "What is Dead Man Pools supposed to be?" "Be clear." "It's simple." "Instead of guessing matches, we must guess who'll be the first in town to be shot by persons unknown!" "And in our parts, when there's an upstart who stirs things up, somehow, there's always someone who'll silence him." "So, in your opinion, who's the favourite?" "Santamaria... since we're joking around, may I speak freely?" "My brother?" "Don Manfredi should be much more careful." "When priests are involved, it's a case of shotguns and bells." "Besides, priests have always had a vocation for martyrdom." "But Don Manfredi's in the clear." "He's too well loved and respected to be touched." "We haven't picked a second one." "That upstart Chief Inspector is a bastard." "For you it's personal as he arrested your son." " Yes, but unjustly!" " Oh, sure." "Platto..." "As the refined poet you are..." "who are you betting on?" "I'll bet half a million I don't have, on the Prosecutor." "Forgive me, Platto, but stay well away from certain risks." "I see the Prosecutor in 4th place, at the most." "And Olga?" "As for the upstart, as you call him," "I like him alive!" "I know." "We all know you like him alive." "In fact, very alive!" "Don't worry, Countess, no one wants to kill the lnspector or the Prosecutor." "But the lnspector might kill the Prosecutor." "Unless the Prosecutor kills the lnspector!" " Sir, can we talk?" " Is there news?" "We must find a solution." "You can't keep going around like this." "You want to lock me up?" "No, you should travel only between home and work." "Like your more sensible colleagues do." "You can't go wherever you like because maybe right now someone's plotting to kill you." "Probably." "But the Mafia hit their enemies before they can act." "But I've already started the wheels of justice turning." "You're amazingly optimistic." "At least wear a flack jacket." "It wouldn't help much with professionals." "Forgive me for saying this, but can't we make sure that girl isn't let out of Don Manfredi's Centre?" "Why?" "It's the escort." "You need it more than she does." "I think she needs it more." "Do you trust that girl completely?" "I mean, given her past and her condition..." "Maybe you can't always believe what she says." "If I were wrong, it would be the biggest defeat of my life." "Don't be blind." "They'll make you pay somehow." "Try to be careful." "I'll be right back." "Paola..." "Hello." "We have your daughter." "Don't give anything away." "Don't tell anyone." "Or else your daughter dies a horrible death." "You'll hear from us." "Calm down." "Stay calm..." "I must stay calm." "That's it, I must stay calm." "OCTOPUS" "EPISODE FIVE" "Hello." "Hi..." "It's you." "I wanted to say hello to Paola and see how she is." "Hello..." "Corrado." "Paola... is well." "She's made friends with some girls her age from a good family." "She's staying with them at the beach for a while." "It's so hot here." "What's wrong?" "You sound in a bad mood." "No, I'm very busy..." "I have a lot of work." " My voice irritates you." " Look, leave me alone..." "I'm expecting an important call." "Okay, sorry." "Bye." "Bye." "Sorry." " Good morning, sir." " Good morning." " Shall I make the coffee?" " No, thanks." "Actually, I want to tell you that... you needn't come every day." "Paola's staying with friends." "I'll be at work and won't be at home much." " Choose your hours." " Thursday and Saturday okay?" "Fine." "I'll get that." "Hello." "Well, cop, are you going to obey?" "What do you want?" "First an answer." "Will you obey?" "Yes." "Good." "Then get dressed as you normally would, you bastard." "Go to the office, act like God and give orders to the fools you work with." "But remember that from now on, we give the orders that count." "My daughter..." " Dad!" " Paola!" "We've made friends." "She's well, for the moment." "Let me talk to her." "Just a second." "Let me talk just for a second." "What does it cost you?" "One second, please!" "Prof. Laudeo went overseas." "Actually, he was expecting your answer." "Can't I call him?" "I don't know." "I barely knew him." "Why, has something happened?" "No, nothing." "Nothing." "Listen, Santamaria, I won't breathe a word, but if you have something to tell me, do so." "Tell me..." "Tell me!" "Please." "I don't even know what you're talking about." "Who are you talking about?" "The fellow who asked me to join his organisation." "Oh, yes!" "Have you heard from him?" "No, but I need to meet him and talk to him about a certain investigation." "Maybe you can help me find him." "His name is Laudeo." "Maybe you remember." "I keep ringing, but they say he's not there." "You want my opinion?" "He's all talk, or maybe someone sent him, in which case he'll call you sooner or later." "If so, call me." "I'm curious about his organisation." "I'll give you his number." "79 27 52." "79 27 52." "Thank you." " lnspector!" " Good morning." "It's the first time we see you in court." "To what do we owe the honour?" "You haven't heard about the latest developments?" "Your investigations into most of this town?" "You cast your net and it seems I'm in it too." "But since it isn't a pleasant situation" "I'll have to defend myself." "I'm just sorry I'll have to pay for a lawyer." "I'm sure you'll find one." "I'm innocent, so any lawyer will do." "You've got a good haul, but be careful, because big fish can capsize your boat." "I'll go all the way." "I want to see you in the dock." "Sadly for you, I won't be defending you." "Wait..." "I think you could..." " I'll see you in court." " Don't go..." "Maybe there's something we..." "Something we can discuss outside the court." " Maybe somewhere else?" " Somewhere else?" "I don't understand." "I don't see what we have to talk about." "Make yourself clear." "Olga!" "Are you going for a stroll?" "I must talk to you." "Are you unwell?" "Are you my friend or my enemy?" "Well..." "Never your enemy." "Why do you ask?" "Do you know what's happened?" "I don't understand." "What's happened?" "Why are you looking at me like that?" "No reason." "Corrado, wait." "Come here." "Corrado." "Inspector Cattani!" " We've been looking for you." " I was questioning people." " Don't you need us?" " No." "You may go." " You're without a car!" " I don't need one." "Go." "Why did you come looking for me?" "Go." "Go!" " May I help you?" " I'm Inspector Cattani." " I'd like to see Don Manfredi." " Please come in." "Only in confession with the secret of confession can I talk to you." "I must talk to someone because things have happened..." "I thought of you because..." "I just did." "They've won." "They've found a way to break me..." "Go ahead." "I now have to decide whether I condemn my daughter to death." "And because I won't condemn her," "I want you to be my witness for all the sins I might commit." "Because they're sure to ask me to do something criminal." "And I will do it." "Someone must be able to help you." "Talk to your superiors." "No, it would just unleash a general manhunt and at the first hint, my daughter is done for." "Sir, look at this." "Sicilfarmaci." "It's a joke." "Look at these bills." "Do they think we'll believe these bits of paper?" "I do." "There are countless pharmaceutical companies who'll issue fake bills to hide morfine shipments." "Do you think I'm not aware of that?" "And that I'm a fool?" "This might trap them." "They're cocky and have made a false move." "So what do we do, sir?" "Confiscate their fishing boat?" "Sure, sure." "But the boat isn't the issue." "At last we have the paperwork to investigate a large company." "In a few months we might arrest their entire board." "I don't doubt that." "Besides, up to now you've always been right." "Excuse me." "Hello." "Am I disturbing you?" "Were you in bed?" "No, I had just dozed off." " Are you tired?" " As usual." "I've thought about it all day." "Are you running any risks because of your work?" "Well, the criminals don't exactly love me, but nothing special." "Paola's asleep?" "No, she's staying with her friends." "Can I have the number?" "Sorry, I'd rather you didn't." "What, I can't talk to her?" "Look, I'd like her not to be upset." "Paola is very upset about what happened between us." "I won't get her to side with me, but you mustn't either." "Okay?" "I just want to hear her voice." "Let's leave her in peace." "I won't allow you to keep me from her." "We're two disfunctional parents but for once let's just think about her." "I'm not against you." "Believe me." "And you mustn't be against me." "We might even find out that after all, things aren't irreparable." " What do you mean?" " I mean..." "Our love for our daughter might help us... to find each other again." "Find each other?" "Us?" "Don't joke about these things." "Trust me." "I had resigned myself." "Don't give me false hope." "It isn't false hope, is it?" "Listen... when Paola has settled down, you and I will discuss this honestly." " You still trust me?" " Of course." "Certainly, Else, but please give me some time." "If you talk to me like that" "I'll do whatever you want me to." "After all, you're right." "Give her a kiss for me." " Will you call me?" " Yes, I'll call you." " Soon?" " Soon..." "Bye." "Good night, dear." "You didn't feel like seeing me." "What makes you think that?" "My insecurity." "How's Paola?" "Why?" "What do you mean?" "I just want to know." "I was hoping you'd bring her." "Never mind, I'll call her tomorrow." "She's staying with a friend at the beach..." "They're studying for their exams." "I'll call her when she gets back." "You don't want me to be friends with Paola." "You think I would be a bad influence." "Why do you talk such nonsense?" "It's just that" "I'm dealing with things..." "I can't tell you about." "You're scared of compromising me." "Thank you." "But I'd always like to be involved in your danger." "And never stay to one side." "Sir..." " There's a call for you." " Excuse me." "What do you want?" "It's Cirinna." "That boy will die in jail." " He must get out." " lmpossible." "Look, I..." "Get this straight..." "I can't do everything you want." "Wait." "There's a surprise for you." "Paola..." "Paola..." "Darling, how are you?" "When will you come for me, Dad?" "Soon." "Soon, but you mustn't be afraid." "Understand?" "You must be brave because this will soon be over." "Understand, little one?" "Can you hear me?" "Answer." "Can you hear me?" "So, what about Cirinna?" "Corrado, are you sure you want to leave your wife?" "She might take Paola from you." "Is that what worries you?" "Sometimes it's hard to find a way out." " For what, specifically?" " Everything." "Inspector!" " lnspector." " Prof. Cristina." "I've had a threatening phone call." "What did they want?" "To examine Cirinna and state that he has acute cardiopathy and needs urgent admission to a private hospital." "But he's fine." " What did you reply?" " All I could do was listen." "All the paperwork has been done and I should examine him in the next few days." "So?" "So tell me what I should do, sir." "I have no intention of giving in to the Mafia, sir." "But I need psychological and moral support." "To know I'm not alone and you're the only one here who can help me." "Morally..." "Morally, I'm on your side." "But in practice, unless you obey those criminals, all I can do is give you an armed escort." "Is that all you can do?" "Who do I go after?" "Shadows?" "You have to name names and I'll act immediately." "But if you ask for my advice as a friend," "I can't push you to commit suicide, can l?" "You..." "If you do as they say," "Cirinna will stay in our hands and you'll avoid a dangerous situation." "You consider me a friend and I consider you a friend and we try to spare our friends trouble." "It's a matter of principle." "Sometimes we can risk our lives for a principle." "You've done it!" "You see, Professor, you and I are people who have to survive, in order to try to win... in the end." "But don't worry, my men will watch Cirinna better in hospital than in jail." "But you've had... certain dealings with them." "And profits and debts must be paid, sooner or later... if one wants to save one's skin." "After a thorough examination by Prof. Cristina, this morning Sante Cirinna was moved from jail to Villa Rosalia clinic for further tests." "It seems Cirinna suffers from serious heart disease." "And now to overseas news..." "Calm down, you idiot." "Calm down." "One." "Two." "Three!" "Here, take a glass." "Give me one too." "Mum, what a great cure for a bad heart!" "That brings good luck!" "Wet my chest, my neck..." "All over." "Let's drink a toast together.." "Drink up, Mum." "This is like being reborn." "Drink up." "Cheers, boys." "Cirinna!" "Send everyone out." " What does he want?" " Nothing, he's visiting." "Now don't you worry." " What's going on?" " Nothing, Mum." " What does he want?" " Nothing." "Are you taking him back to jail?" "No, Mum!" " What does he want?" " Nothing." "I'm not going back to jail." "Don't you worry." "This is more civilised than that old jail, isn't it?" "I know this hospital." "My daughter was going to have her tonsils out." "I didn't know you had a daughter." "She's 1 2." " Did she have her operation?" " She will." "As soon as she comes home." "Is she travelling around on holiday?" "That's it." "Well then, all the best." "Removing tonsils isn't a big deal, even for a child." "But look at me with my heart problems and all the trouble I'm having with the law..." "But it'll end." "I'm sure it will." "I wouldn't make too many plans for the future because you might die much earlier and..." "It depends how things turn out." "I'm very confident about my health, lnspector." "So I'd say your visit was pointless." "We'll see." "Inspector..." "The other day, I read about that oil baron's son." "The one they abducted." "They chopped him up, poor boy." "What a disgrace." "And then I wanted to ask if I can freely use the phone." "Hoping you won't have me spied on." "Feel free to use it." "Paola..." "Oh, you're here." "I saw your car downstairs." "Sir, we're looking like a bunch of fools." "They were celebrating at Cirinna's dealership and flowers and champagne arrived at the hospital." "While we're seething with rage." "What would you like me to do?" "Put the heavy word on Prof. Cristina." "He'll talk." "He isn't a criminal." "There are two possibilities." "Either the exam is correct or it's bogus." "So Prof Cristina was scared the first time and will be even more now." "Let's ask for a second opinion." "Which doctor would come and risk his life down here?" "What for?" "Why would they bother?" "Anyway, the court has accepted the report." "I wonder what kind of blackmail they used to turn a respectable man into a criminal." "Anyway, blackmail isn't a justification." "You're right." "You're staying here?" " Need anything?" " No." "You may go." "Where are you, Paola?" "Weren't you going to tell me that..." " Is it true he's out?" " Yes, he's in hospital." "But it's as secure as a jail." "He's watched day and night." "When he tried to kill you why didn't you kill him?" "I'm a policeman, not a killer." "Sir, there's a call for you." " Who's that?" " Recognise me?" "Sorry for disturbing you." "It's the office." "What do you want?" "It's all been done." "You get out when you like." "We can close this matter." "What's the hurry, cop?" "I might be a womaniser but I'm not a fool." "No, we're not closing anything." "I'll need to get some satisfaction too, right?" "You've had yours." "Now it's my turn." "Otherwise it wouldn't be fair, don't you agree?" "We can't have double standards!" "What is it you want now?" "Did you think it would all end?" "It's just the beginning!" "Things must go back to what they were before you arrived." "As if you'd never existed." "Is that clear?" "Now listen to me." "Titti stays at home with her dopey manservant and now you say goodbye to her forever." "Or else..." "Remember the oil baron's son?" "It was in all the papers." "Could you please answer?" "Yes, I remember." "Then do as I say." "Stupid shit." "Corrado..." " Come and eat something." " Yes." "Pour me some wine." "I've found a solution for us..." "For us three..." "Me, you and Paola." "We'll go away, but no one will know where." "You know that isn't possible." " Is it about the money?" " No." " I have plenty." " No, it isn't the money." "Titti, I started a job here and I want to finish it." "There are unpunished murders." "One of those victims is your mother." "I can't live if I think you might be a victim too." "Nothing will happen to me or to you." "Okay?" " Will I come out of this?" " I'm sure you will." "But you must do as I say." "There are too people at the rehab centre." "I'd be happier if you stayed here at home." "I'll station two officers outside." "And if he calls you..." "He can call me?" "You said that hospital is like a jail." " So he's almost free!" " Don't talk nonsense." "You know his trial will be a farce." " You know that!" " Calm down." "Calm down and listen." "Titti, look at me." "If he should call and ask about us, and our conversations, you must never let him know that I know he murdered your mother and Marineo." "I've never given him reason to suspect that." "Remember, it's very important." "Okay?" "And if you talk about me, tell him I'm a pig, a bastard..." "Whatever you like." "This is a vicious fight." "And we can survive only if we're smarter." "And if you trust me." "If you tell me to jump into the fire, I will." "But if he sends me the stuff here..." "Let him think you're taking it again but send it to Don Manfredi." "Call Don Manfredi and give it to him." "Titti, will you do that?" " Do you love me?" " Of course I love you." "That will make things easier for me." "So in keeping with our station's traditions we'll hear from those people who are under investigation, who, very kindly and democratically have agreed to answer our questions." "Mr Terrasini, how do you view the Chief Inspector's actions?" "A lot of noise about nothing." "A beat up." "A lot of noise made for what reason?" "The issue is to know who might benefit from it." "I don't want to even think that this dirty affair has arisen from a personal matter." "An impertinent question, sir." "Does the Mafia exist or is it just a term?" "There's an anti Mafia parliamentary commission, an anti Mafia law..." "So yes, the Mafia must in fact exist." "And what do you have to say about drugs, sir?" "I'm against drugs." "I don't use them or need them, thank God." "I'm sure the lnspector knows more than I do about drug matters." "But I fear that... falling victim to his human qualities, and perhaps to help someone who's embroiled in that scene, he himself, has got lost in that world..." "A world where neither we, nor the majority of our citizens has ever entered." "We have never walked down the dark paths he hasn't been afraid to venture down." "Under no circumstance could we stoop so low." "Those with a love for scandal might confuse reality with fiction." "The masses can be poisoned just as much with scandal as with drugs." "But one must not unleash hatred with impunity." "Calls for boycotts, like calls for lynchings are calls for criminal actions and crime isn't a sport." "In conclusion?" "I'd say that the worship of truth is dangerous." "And when we're alone in practising it, we should learn to exercise caution." "Nice program, sir, don't you think?" "Now we have a request, if it isn't too much trouble." "If I may say so, our first mistake was the fishing vessel then came Cirinna and his bad heart." "Now Ravanusa and Terrasini have the wind in their sails." "Maybe you have a plan I'm not aware of, but unless we act, they'll take over and toss us into jail!" "You're absolutely right, but you see, I needed to understand, to find a solution." "Don't think I've been indifferent to these events." "But now we'll start from scratch." "One, investigate Sicilfarmaci further." "Two, I'll have all their transactions audited." "We must know who's behind everything." "Put the squeeze on all the front men." " They're your new orders?" " And hurry." "They're old orders." "We've been hurrying for a while!" "And where are the results?" "I want to see real results!" "How about a couple of arrest warrants?" "The Prosecutor will issue them for Ravanusa and Terrasini." " So why not ask him?" " This isn't the time." "What's a better time than this?" "I'll be the judge of that." "May I?" "The morning report, sir." "Put it there." "Are you new?" "Yes, we asked for more men so they sent agent..." "Settimelli Leo, sir." "Leo..." " I had a friend called Leo." " Yes, sir, Leo De Maria." "There's a plaque downstairs." "Died in the line of duty." "Thank you, Settimelli." "Inspector, Judge Bordonaro on the phone." "He's a hard worker." " lnspector, come over urgently." " Yes, sir, right away." "I'm going to the Court." "I put the file there when you gave it to me." "And this morning it was gone." "The file with the statements, and cheque butts?" "Yes, everything we needed to prosecute those people." "I suspect someone in my office, but without any evidence..." "There's no sign of forced entry." "Maybe they had a key." "Did you by chance photocopy the documents?" "There's a file in my office." "Let's go to your office so I can get the file." "Photocopies don't count in court but it's something." " Good morning, sir." " Altero, come with us." " They're gone." " How can that be?" " We looked at them last night." " And now they're gone." "Martini." " Yes, sir?" " Who was on guard duty?" " Settimelli." " Go and get him." "Now I understand why Ravanusa and Terrasini were so outspoken the other night on TV." " Settimelli is new, isn't he?" " Yes, he's the one called Leo." " What does he want?" " To talk to you." "Inspector." "Some papers went missing last night." "Last night, sir?" "Last night someone removed documents from this cabinet." " You were on guard duty." " Yes, sir, I was." "So were you asleep?" "I never sleep on duty." "But I didn't see anyone." " So how did the papers vanish?" " I don't know." " Wait outside, Settimelli." " Yes, sir." "Stay with him." "I'll talk to him later." "It seems they've succeeded." "I'll get the truth out of him." "Don't turn around, sir." "I prefer anonimity." " You're the one who calls me." " You recognised my voice." "How did you get those files?" "We told you we'd get hold of the Prosecutor's files." " You have someone in there?" " We have friends there." " Judge Bordonaro maybe?" " No, but what do you care?" " Did you bring your duplicates?" " Of course." "Sure there aren't any more?" "You know what'll happen if you took other copies?" "I just want to know when I'll see my daughter and when this will be over." "You'll see your daughter precisely when all this is over." "Goodbye." "A theft by persons unknown means Judge Bordonaro must start his investigations from scratch." "So who knows when the investigation will be over." "We must admit, with regret, that soap bubbles amuse children who blow them." "They're a source of fun." "But in the end, they burst without making a sound." "We mustn't give in, sir." "This kind of thing happens around here." "Our file isn't the first to vanish from a court or police station and it won't be the last!" "Let's start from scratch as if this were day one." "We have the two main witnesses..." "You and Miss Titti and you two can't be bought." "They'll come up against a brick wall!" "Let's keep at them." "We must slam their faces into a toilet bowl!" " Settimelli?" " In my office being questioned." "He's still denying it, but he'll cave in." " So what's going on?" " We're continuing." "Inspector, they're accusing me of stealing that file." " It has to be you." " No, I swear!" " You were on guard." " No, I swear!" "Just a minute." "Someone else could have done it." "Maybe from the terrace." " You think it's possible?" " Why not?" "Check it out." "We must be careful before we accuse people." "Inspector, will I be suspended?" "Will I be investigated?" "What a disgrace for my family!" "We're a family..." "I swear, lnspector!" "Settimelli, stay calm!" "We'll sort this out." "Thank you." "Sir, come and see for yourself, but it's impossible to get in from there." "It's regrettable, but Settimelli must be investigated." " Everything okay?" " Yes, sir." "How are things?" " Why do you ask?" " I want to know." "You could have come and seen for yourself." "I wasn't able to." "Now listen, Cirinna keeps calling me." "He's sure I've shut up and been faithful and keeps asking "Do you love me?"" "and I tell him I do." ""Do you remember?" and I say I do!" "But I can't bear to hear that voice!" "Why are we meeting here in secret?" " We must, for now." " Why?" "Because I consider it more appropriate." " What are you hiding?" " A lot." "I wanted to see you because..." "Remember, no matter what happens" "I'll still think of you as I did before." "I love you." "You must trust me." "Go with them now." "I'll call you in a few days." "Another beer?" "Here's your beer." "Inspector, I have to talk to you." "An orange juice." "They've sent me to talk." "Let's talk." "It's about... the deputy inspector." " Altero?" " Did you tell him... to look for the missing files at the Court?" "He's doing his job." "He's doing his job too well." "He's a nuisance..." "A big one." "So it would be better..." "Understand?" "What?" "Send him to Palermo tomorrow by car." "We'll do the rest." "Not that." "No bloodshed." "Understand?" "Understand, you little shit?" "No bloodshed." "I'll kill you." "I'll kill you right here." "And then I'll kill myself!" "Here, in front of everyone." "Understand?" "I'll kill myself." "I'll remove myself so this will be over." "I'll kill myself!" "You didn't think of that?" "Then go and tell them." "Tell them I'll kill myself." "Go and tell them!" "Good evening, sir." "Don't be alarmed, we're friends." "Forgive us for coming in like this." "We've come to get some clothes for your little girl." "Some Tshirts, underpants, a dress..." "If you could give them to us." "Aren't you answering, sir?" "You seem to be miles away." "We've come only to do you a favour." "And also to tell you what you should do for us." "I'm not doing anything else." "Sir, what's got into you?" "What's this nonsense?" "Put that gun down." "We felt something had changed but shit, not to this point." "You're exaggerating, sir." "Life is sun and joy." "Life is life." "You look upset, so here's what we'll do..." "Let's forget about the deputy inspector and that Miss Titti Pecci Scialoia" "left with two of your men the other night..." "And where did she go?" "Perhaps to meet you." "But we try to understand and forgive, but we had a deal and a deal is a deal, sir." "You mustn't see that lady again." "That's clear, isn't it?" "Now let's talk about that gun." "You kill yourself and the child is safe." "Well done!" "But sir, are you so sure you'll save your daughter's life?" "I'm telling you before you do something stupid." "Sir, you think you're unlucky, but we're telling you you're lucky because we've come with good news." "Come and see how your daughter is doing." "Have you come to take me away?" "Please, I want to go with you." "Yes, darling..." "How are you?" "They keep me locked up." "Day and night." "They never let me out." "You won't leave me, will you?" "Just a while longer." "Listen..." "How many days?" "Not many, darling." "But you mustn't cry now." "You must be strong and think of me and Mum." "Please, you must be strong." "Don't cry." "Time's up, sir." "We need to talk to Dad, so you give him a kiss." " Let go of me!" " Sir!" "Here we are again, sir." "Please don't turn around." "Sir, it seems I'm a specialist in legal problems and conundrums." "So I've been asked to find a way to get your daughter home and make you happy." "You saw the child was unharmed." "Yes, I saw it." "So, the way we must find, must be totally credible." "Credible to the people, to the press and above all, to the judges because if they think you've been coerced, we've got it all wrong." "And if we've got it all wrong, it'll end badly." "So, to start with, we must demolish this castle of lies built around Cirinna." "That shootout didn't happen the way you said." "You lied, sir and your lie must be refuted publicly." "But how can that be done?" "You have a great imagination." "Give me an idea." " You need two fake witnesses." " Good." "What else?" "Excuse me, sir..." "Is it true you'll be on Santamaria's program." " Yes." "So what?" " Why bother?" " He's always criticised us." " I want to teach him a lesson." "Ignore him." "Don't go, it's a mistake." "You're making the mistake!" "What's wrong, Altero?" "There's something else I must tell you." "It's about..." "I've been told..." "Well, some people are saying that a person made a scene in a restaurant..." "There was an argument and they say it was you." " Which restaurant?" " ll Caminetto." " Don't know it." " I'm sorry..." "The person must have looked like you." "Inspector Cattani, you've turned this town upside down." "People assumed they'd open the morning papers and read about arrests and indictments, but nothing." "How do you explain that?" "Well, to start with, certain evidence has been stolen from us." "You yourself gave the news." " Was it firm evidence?" " Very firm, I'd say." "Allow me to be indiscreet..." "What will you do now?" "We'll go ahead with our general investigation." "The judiciary will then press ahead in those cases where there is enough evidence." "Like the Sante Cirinna case, for example." "That's right." "You must forgive us, but we too have investigated the Cirinna case." "Go ahead." "Would you face two witnesses?" "I'm afraid I don't understand, but what's it about anyway?" "Mr Armando Bolla and Mr Gaetano Mercenise, both truck drivers." "Their truck broke down on the evening of 1 6 June within sight of the place where there was the shootout between lnspector Cattani," "Sante Cirinna and his friend Emanuele De Fazio." "What did you see?" "Well, my friend and I, saw very clearly, that the lnspector here, pulled out a gun and first shot Mr Cirinna, then the poor guy on the bike." "I'm busy!" "He killed one guy and we all know what happened to the other one." "Do you realise the seriousness of your allegation?" "Of course we do." "Would you be prepared to repeat this under oath in court?" "We did that an hour ago." "In front of the Prosecutor, Mr..." "Bordonaro." "Yes, with our hand on the Bible." "Why did you decide to come forward only now?" "Because things have calmed down." " What about before?" " We were scared." "Of whom?" "Let's just say we were scared." "Were you scared of being persecuted?" "And more!" "Witnesses disappear like fog when they're a problem." "It's happened before." "We still have the issue of Cirinna's gun, which killed deputy inspector Leo De Maria." "According to what we saw... the lnspector took it out of the dead man's hand and said it was Cirinna's by putting it next to him." "So why do you think" "Sante Cirinna didn't tell anyone about this detail which we feel is so important?" "Cirinna has always said he wasn't the first to fire, but no one believed him." "Mr Cattani, what do you think of these sensational revelations?" "I must admit that your channel... knows how to be sensational." "Mr Santamaria, we said half an hour." "And the half hour is up." "I apologise to our viewers..." "I can only apologise for this unexpected interruption." "What's going on?" "Wait, we must talk." "Leave me alone!" "Those witnesses..." "They've decided to talk in the interests of justice." "And you'd do well to go back home." "Now it's serious." " What's going on, sir?" " Leave me alone." "Judge Bordonaro wants to see you immediately." "Two clean witnesses gave me the details." "Facts that no one who wasn't there would know." "For instance, after the shootout an agi P tanker drove across the overpass." "And that's something Cirinna couldn't have seen from below." "Let's start again." "Did you fire the first shot?" "I saw them reach for their satchels and thought they were reaching for a gun." "You thought?" "That's unreasonable use of force." "Maybe worse, if it's proved they reacted in self defence!" "It becomes homicide." "Is it true you swapped the gun?" "It was the gun of a dead hoodlum who didn't need it, but I needed it, to frame a live hoodlum." "So?" "It's unacceptable for an officer of the law to act like that!" "I'm afraid this is the world we live in." "There are rumours you're having marital problems because of your relationship with a local young aristocrat." "I haven't seen that person for a while." "Some say that's the reason for your animosity towards Sante Cirinna." "As I said, that's all in the past." "So you admit you had a close relationship." "Yes, I admit it." "And is there anything else you need to admit to?" "I'm getting the impression that you've falsified facts on various occasions." "What's your answer?" "As of now, you're under investigation." "I'm sorry." "OCTOPUS" "EPISODE SIX" "You'll head the office until this matter is completely cleared up." "But please, you must be cautious." " Very cautious." " Certainly, Commissioner." "So Cirinna will be set free!" "That's what everyone's saying!" " They're reviewing the case." " Reviewing?" "Are you saying those two witnesses told the truth?" "How much did they pay you?" "Who'll give me back my brother and the man I loved?" "So many had faith in you." "I received the report with the allegations against Corrado." "I don't usually deal with these matters but they know Corrado was one of my pupils and that I got him that job..." "unfortunately." "Maybe he wanted to do something kind... and he found that girl... who needed help." "Addicts need their daily fix and to give it to her, and it's just my supposition," "Corrado must have had contact with those in the drug trade." "And perhaps unwittingly, he found himself mixed up in the squalid world of traffickers." "A small favour every day, and you end up trapped and a victim of blackmail." "I..." "I must confess that... in this sordid affair, there's something that... something that surprises me." "How a man like Corrado could have..." "behaved like this." "He's betrayed his professional ethics... and betrayed you at the same time." "We must forget Corrado and all this affair." "Would you like a good lawyer?" "Lawyers?" "Between husbands and wives?" "How sad." "What a mediocre end." "No, thank you." "Who is it?" "Guess." "I told you not to leave the house." "I wanted to see you." "Not tonight." "Please go home." "Unless you let me in," "I'll lie outside here for the rest of my life." "I'll camp out here." "I mean it." "You haven't shaved." "I don't care if you lived here with your wife." "I want to stay here," "I want to sleep here, and I want to tidy up." "Leave it alone." "You must go home." "I can't protect you." "I don't have the powers I had before." "Never mind." "I'll protect myself." "As long as I can always be with you." "Do you know I'm a man everyone can spit on?" "That's also why I came." "To tell you I don't care what people say." "Darling, get rid of that stubborn streak." "I'm here with you now." "And I won't budge." "So stop being a pain." "Hello." " Corrado." " Oh, it's you, Else." " Is this a bad time?" " No." "I've been trying to call you all day." "I'm sorry." " I can't now." " Why not?" "I said I can't." "Sorry." "My wife calls me constantly." "So let's unplug the phone." " Let's isolate ourselves." " I don't want to be with you." " Leave me alone." " I wouldn't dream of it." "You should think about saving yourself." "You should go home and stay there." "But I want to be with you." "But I don't want you." "Is that clear?" "I don't want you anymore." "It's over." "You're scared of Cirinna." "You're scared he'll make you pay for laying hands on his property." "When he gets out he'll come straight to me." "Give me your gun." "Don't talk nonsense." "Who would condemn me?" "He murdered my mother and Marineo, he got me hooked on drugs..." "Do you think they'll be able to touch me?" " I'll have exacted justice." " That's enough!" " That's enough." "Go away!" " Don't!" "Go!" "I told you I want to be alone." "Please tell me why." "Tell me why..." "I'm no longer anything and that scares me." " It's Cirinna, isn't it?" " It's everything." "I'm finished." "I can save myself only if I cut all ties with everyone." "Even with me?" "Why did you treat me like that?" "Why did you treat me like that?" "What have I done?" "What have I done to harm you?" "Corrado..." "Corrado..." "Where is he?" "Did he leave?" "Corrado!" "He went away and left me here." "He did his duty and left." "Because this is where I belong!" "Don Manfredi, the girl's family has sent two lawyers." " Why?" " To take her away." "What?" "They have the judge's order to take her." "This is a humanitarian mission which has at heart the interests of Miss Pecci Scialoia." "Her family wants to cure her, protect her, return her to life." "We've already booked the best clinic and you, Don Manfredi, may visit her to provide comfort for her." "Will Mr Cirinna also be allowed to visit her?" "I don't understand your question." "Come in, girls." "They want to take Titti away." "She must undergo a series of tests." " There's a court order." " Of course." "The fact is, everyone's working to get that murderer paroled." "Are you too, sir?" " What about you?" " I don't understand." "Then understand this..." "The girl is here of her own free will, like the others." "And I won't hand her over." "You're going against her family." "She's an adult of sound mind." "No one can force her." "The judge will." "I want to leave." "Can't you see they're all in cahouts and who's behind all this?" "I simply want to leave." " It's Cirinna." " I don't care." "You have many friends here." "Think it over." " A clean break." " Think it over." "Bye." "Thanks." "Bye, guys." "I'm leaving." "Hey, Antonio, won't you say goodbye?" "Go on." "Guys, say goodbye to Titti." "She's leaving." "I'm sorry, but..." "I had to come." "The papers say you're suspended and under investigation." "So... here I am." "You've changed." "You're pale." "You look tired too." "When did you arrive?" "An hour ago." " It's so hot." " Take off your jacket." "I don't believe what the papers say." "Or what our friend in Rome told me." "That it's all because of that girl." "I don't believe that." "When you're clean, you're clean." "Leaving your wife doesn't make you a criminal." " Were there any calls?" " No." "It didn't ring?" "How long have you been here?" "An hour." "I told you." "And you didn't hear the phone?" "No, why?" "They were to return her." "That was the deal." " What this about?" " She was coming home today." "Who?" " Paola isn't here." " Where is Paola?" "She hasn't been here for weeks." "She was abducted." " Who, Paola?" " Yes." "You know when you called and I made excuses?" "Well, she wasn't here." "I did everything they wanted." "I've become a criminal." "I would have even killed for them." "And now they must give her back." "Understand?" "I did everything they wanted and now they must give her back." "I want my daughter." "I want her back." "They'll give her back." "They're people with their own kind of honour." " If she doesn't come back..." " She will..." "She will." "Now go into that park, buy an ice cream and a comic and wait on that bench." "Go on, get out." "Didn't you hear?" "He said to go and wait on the bench." "Go on." "Go." "Go on." "Go on, get moving." "Hurry." "Let's go." "Corrado!" "They rang to say she's at the park." "Let's go." "Calm down..." "You killer." "Let go." "Let go of me!" "Don't touch me." "She was raped." "She came back alive and that's a miracle." "Don't forget that." "But the doctor said you must take her away immediately." "It's the only way to save her." "Thanks for coming." "I must take my daughter away." "Tell Titti I haven't abandoned her." "I'll be back." "Yes, and sorry I misjudged you." " You told the switch?" " Yes, they'll hold all calls." " Nurse..." " Yes?" "Where's Miss Pecci Scialoia?" "Room 31 0, but she already has a visitor." " Where can I wait?" " In the lounge there." "Titti." "It's been so long, hasn't it?" "But seeing I've been let out on parole," "I thought I'd bring you some flowers." " For my funeral." " What nonsense!" "Our life begins now." "See if you find me a vase for the flowers." "We'll call if we need you." "You know that..." "You're looking more beautiful." "What's this?" "Your little foot's cold!" "Your skin's so silky." " Stop it." " You're sweating." "Is that better?" "Listen..." "I've brought you some stuff." "Do you want it now?" "You know that in jail they did their best to make me doubt you." "But you didn't say a word and I'm free." "Then one night" "I didn't sleep." "I've decided..." "I want to marry you." "Me, your wife?" "Why not?" "We..." "We're not short of money." "Besides, we're young." "You know how many people will die of envy?" "Stop it." "I'm exhausted." "Can't you see I'm on a drip?" "Yes, calm down." " I must rest." " Yes, darling." " I was told to rest." " Yes, darling." " I'm exhausted." " Yes, of course." "Of course." "Get some rest." "Till tomorrow." "I'll leave it here." "You'll look beautiful in white." "Bye." "Anna Caruso wants to see Miss Titti." "Where is she?" "You can tell me what you want to tell Titti." " What do you want?" " Tell me!" " Leave me alone!" " So you're not talking!" "Get out of here or you'll end up like a spy" "like your brother and your fiance!" "Get out." "A woman's place is in the home!" "She's still in shock." "She spends long hours in silence." "It's a defensive silence." "She's a child." "Must she be with the mentally ill?" " For now." " Why does she reject me?" "She had a huge shock and it's hit deeply." "Paola doesn't see you as a her father, but as a man." "And men are hateful enemies." "It'll take a lot of love and patience." " Thank you." " Goodbye." " Quick, call a doctor." " Call someone." "Hurry!" " It was him!" " You're sure?" "Yes, I saw him for a second." "No, I'm not wrong!" " What's he come back for?" " How should I know?" "Hadn't he left?" "Yes, because the investigation was in Rome." "All right, let's not panic." "Okay, I'm calm." "I'm calm!" " Try to stay calm." " I am!" " I'll call you." " Okay." "Let's be on the lookout." "If you see him, you must warn me and protect me." "Understand?" "I didn't know they had abducted your daughter." " I wouldn't have allowed it." " I'm not interested." "Such a thing has never happened." "They've always respected women and children." "Stop it!" "Are you trying to give yourself an alibi?" "My daughter was abducted and raped." "Also to defend the interests of people like you." "You can't always know where money comes from." "You're a money launderer." "Yes." "And you know full well it's also bloodstained money, but I'm not interested in accusing you." "You may not believe it, but I'm greatly saddened." "Tell me about your little girl." "You... must tell Terrasini and Ravanusa" "that I want justice." "They know what that means." "They'll give you whatever you want." "You mean money, of course." "You can become rich." "Scratch the surface and out comes the servant of always!" "So?" "What is it you want?" "The jailer." "They must hand him over within 24 hours." "That's what I want." "You tell them that." "Let's not be childish, Countess." "Why wasn't I told about the abduction?" "It was very sad, but inevitable." "If you'd known, you might have had a reaction like now." "Maybe by letting something slip." "Our relationships are very delicate and the town's equilibrium is at stake." "No..." "Believe me, we thought long and hard before making that decision." "Well done." "So that's as good as saying you also made a decision about rape." "Was that also in your plans?" " What are you telling us?" " Certainly not fairytales!" "The lnspector's daughter was raped during her captivity." "Who gave you that information?" "Her father says so, which means it's true, and you know it!" "Get me Cirinna." "You never let him come here." "Yes, but tonight he'll have the honour of coming to my home." "I want the name of the bastard who raped the child." "Okay, but even if someone did, we can't let that cop walk all over us." "Cirinna..." "Did you... hear me or not?" "What did I tell you to do?" "To find who did it." "And that's what you must do." "Without talking shit." "Yes, but... you mustn't treat me like this." "I've done my duty in full." "Cut it out." "You don't even know what time of day it is." "You don't deserve the luck we've had." "Because it was lucky that your Marchioness Pecci Scialoia jumped out of the window, the slut!" "Don't say that about her." "I won't stand for it!" "She slept with the likes of you so she's a slut." "I said don't say that about that poor dead girl." "Please..." "Please!" "Please." "Do you think I'm going to cry?" "You were to return the child intact." "That was the deal with her father." "Otherwise, it's best not to return her at all." "You're right." "You don't let raging beasts roam around." "Now he's capable of anything." "You understand that, don't you?" "I'm leaving." "I won't take part in this conversation." "Countess, keep your mouth shut, please." "If you raise your voice, I might not do you that favour." "I'm in business." "I don't get involved in this filth." "What is this?" "I can't leave?" "This filth allows you to make billions, Countess." "Money isn't smelly." "You wear dark glasses and plug your ears, but life isn't just respectable pleasantries." "Each plays in their own way but it would be foolish to ruin a good game when one has played as a partner." "It might suit, but it's dangerous." "Should I feel threatened?" "What are you saying?" "What did you think?" "You trusted us and we in turn, trusted you." "Why change the rules?" "Or do you want to change them?" "That's not what I said." "We'll organise a trip for you." "Paris, London..." "You get her the ticket." "And you'll forget about your sorrows." "Did the gentleman come alone or with someone?" "Countess, you must decide." "How can we contact the lnspector?" "Well?" "I'm waiting." "He came alone in a pale green campervan." "As I said, you're creating a serious problem for me." "Can you come?" "To Sicily?" "You must be joking!" "Impossible." "I must stay in Rome." "Besides, I can't deal with what happens in a small town." "The biggest problems come out of small towns." "That policeman!" "You got it wrong from the start." "How can I help you now?" " Give an order in Rome." " You're crazy." "What's the danger?" "If this situation continues, someone else might look at the investigations that maniac started." "It would be a disaster." "He'd got to our banking details." "He'd got solid evidence." "Listen here, sir, we were going to exchange information, transactions and moral support, but legally, you're on your own, so you find a solution." " Whatever that might be?" " I don't want to know." " Is there anything else?" " No." " Good night then." " Good night." "There's no one in there!" "Let's go." "Do you recognise my voice, sir?" "Inspector!" "How nice to hear from you." "Sir..." "Your henchmen found my campervan so the Countess betrayed me, but I'm not surprised." "What did you do with her?" "Did you send her away?" "I don't understand." "Can I be of assistance to you?" "You certainly can!" "You must hand over the man who raped my daughter within 24 hours." "Do it, sir." "I can make you pay in many ways and then it's an eye for an eye." "Call Don Manfredi to confirm time and place." "And no, I'm not staying at Don Manfredi's." "I don't know about this matter, but if I can be of help..." "I'll try to trace the person." "I'll have to make a phone call." "Yes, you make the call." "I'm sure you'll succeed." " Get me Cirinna." " Where is he?" "Find him!" "At home, the hospital, in hell, if need be." "Get him to call me urgently." "Anna..." "I often ask myself what I could have done to avoid Leo being killed." "You did everything you could." "I'm ashamed I slapped you." "You were going to be married." "I feel a regret for not having had an idea or an intuition that might have saved him." "Don't torment yourself." "I was a step away from toppling them." "Once one of them fell, the rest would follow." "Like skittles." "But they made a counter-move and..." "Someone tougher would have said" ""I'll crush you anyway." "Do what you like with my child."" "But I couldn't do that." "I couldn't do it." "This way you saved her." "No, because you see, now she must recover up here." "If she doesn't, it's worse." "I don't know what I'll do." "Don't say that." "I've changed, Anna." "I'm not the man I was." "Now I want to see what colour their blood is." "And they realise I'm not the man I was." "I heard it from the tone of their voice on the phone." "They're scared." "What's wrong?" "Did you have a nightmare?" "I couldn't breathe... in my sleep." "But why don't you get some sleep?" "I'm used to night shifts at Don Manfredi's centre." "Don't worry." "Besides, watching a man sleep, gives me like a sense of tenderness." "I did it with Dad and Grandpa as a child at our home in the country." "It was like spying on their dreams." "I'd watch them breathe and how they moved and I'd try to figure out if their dreams were happy." " How was my dream?" " Like you are, lately." "Full of anguish, remorse and anger." " Try to sleep now." " I can't." "Try, even if not for long." "No." "Talk to me." "Tell me about yourself." "It keeps me company." "I'm the first in our family who got tired of family funerals." "Grandpa was shot returning from the olive grove." "My uncle was found in a canal." "My father was killed right next to me in the car." "Then they took Leo and my brother." "Yes, there are many families like mine here." "The day of the Dead is a feast day with candy and toys." "Why talk about the dead?" "You said you want to see the colour of their blood." "I'll get it." "Yes?" "Yes, he's here." "I'll tell him." " Well?" " They called Don Manfredi." "Meet at the old tuna factory in an hour." " You're sure about this?" " Don't worry." "I'm here, cop." "Show yourself." "Switch off your lights." "There aren't any tricks." "Switch off the lights and come here." "Where are you?" "Hey, cop!" "Don't move." "Raise your hands." "Spread your feet." "When we make a promise, we keep it." "I brought you your man." "He's in the car." "Tell him to come out." "He can't." "He's tied." "Where is he?" "He's ready for the autopsy table." "I wanted him alive." "To do what?" "To question him?" "Who killed him like that?" " Did you?" " What do you care?" "First you tied his wrists then his ankles then you ran a noose around his neck." "Why this death?" "Maybe to make it look like a vendetta among yourselves, a gangland slaying." "That was your aim." " Would you like that death?" " I'm not like him." "Yes, but you deserve it just as much and even more, because you have deaths on your conscience." "Eleonora Pecci Scialoia, lnspector Marineo..." "That had to do with sex and jealousy." "No, you killed them both in the palace." " What are you saying?" " What Titti told me." " That's not true." " Why wouldn't it be?" "Because if hypothetically," "Titti had said such a silly thing, you, lnspector, would have arrested me." "You would have dragged me in front of a judge and I would have been stuffed..." "Hypothetically, of course." "Yes... but you see, it so happens... that I loved Titti." "And I didn't want to run the risk that she'd be killed, you see?" "But she died all the same." "Who's going to pay for Titti now?" "But this wretch..." "I know him." "I spoke to him once." "Whoever invented that ligature must have had talent." "To force the victim to kill themselves." "Well, Cirinna, be honest..." "When you try to stretch your legs the noose tightens and chokes you." "So you try to resist but you realise you're killing yourself." "So you grit your teeth but you're out of breath, your bones seem to break, your heart pounds so hard that it'll burst." "Why shouldn't I leave you to die like this?" "Shoot me." "Shoot me." "You deserve that noose." "You've got the brains of a hen." "How could you not ask yourself why they sent you to this appointment?" "I can hear them now." ""Either the lnspector will rid us of Cirinna," ""or Cirinna will rid us of the lnspector."" "They have a refined type of intelligence." "They've done things properly, maybe on the advice of a higher power." "Someone in a key position... in Rome." "So, do we want to do them this favour?" "You..." "Tell Don Manfredi there are two men in here." "One for the police, and one in the boot for the undertaker." "Don Manfredi..." " Good evening, sir." " Good evening." "How much does that Cirinna know about your business?" " Not much about the banks." " Not much is too much." "Do something." "All right." "Maintain contact only by phone." "All it takes is one photo of us together to have problems." "Yes." "Don't worry." "As for Cirinna, in case we close the matter soon, how do we..." "Call me, my phone is clean." " Bon voyage." " Goodbye, Professor." "Who would have thought that Corrado Cattani..." "He did well at the Police Academy, but I felt he had limitations like a lack of determination." "And to think that I recommended him for that quiet job in Sicily." "He seemed demoralised, with a difficult marital situation and he's ended up being such a problem for us!" "Don't let it worry you." " More problems in Sicily?" " Don't let it worry you." "Sante!" "Chiodo!" "How are you, Sante?" "Chiodo!" "Why did they arrest you?" "I hit a traffic cop." "They put me here to be by your side." "You haven't been abandoned." "I wrecked my life for that girl." "Anyone can show weakness, but we don't stop loving them." "They chose me because we grew up together." "Remember?" "My poor brother, you and I always together." "Of course I remember." "I'm the one who gave you work and money." "As if I'd forget that!" "I'm feeling better." "Exercise time." "Sante, it's sunny outside." "How about some fresh air?" "Why not?" "What are you doing?" " Aren't you coming?" " Of course I am." "Remember our games?" "You always won." "She was so lonely." "Are you really going to resign?" "I'm finished as a policeman, I know that." "But as a witness I'm still alive." "So am I, if you don't mind!" "I'll accuse myself to accuse others and to find out how far this all goes." "An interesting trial!" "Meanwhile, Cirinna has been nailed down by Prosecutor Bordonaro." "Multiple murders, drug trafficking, conspiracy." "We must go higher." "Cirinna is just a foot soldier." " Yes, but..." " I know, Altero..." "This can be the first step to see who's upstairs." "Sir..." "They killed Cirinna." "No one saw anything." "The killer may be a friend." "I warned you to move him." " I was going to move him." " Well, it's too late now." "We should have watched all the suspects on the outside." "Do you realise how many agents we have?" "So what do we do, sir?" "You see, Altero?" "We keep acting like fools while the criminals create their apparatus and their heirarchies." "It's an organised force that becomes an institution." "Meanwhile, we keep dying because people must believe there's a Law." "I don't accept that." " I know it's hard to accept." " I'll forge ahead." "Then watch out for parked cars full of explosives." "I'm counting on the help of some policeman." " Then find a better one than me." " You haven't lost, sir." "Maybe not, but I've been put through a mincer." "You acted under extreme circumstances." "There's a surge of public opinion in your defence." "I have friends?" "Many." "Here are their names." "Remember, lnspector, we're still counting on you." "I'm sorry about your little girl, sir." "Thanks, Settimelli." "Will we meet again?" "Will you come back, lnspector?" "Of course, Settimelli." "THE END"