[ Rattling ]
Woman: [ Grunts, breathes heavily ]
[ Whimpering ]
[ Suspenseful music plays ]
[ Dog barks, growls ]
**
[ Grunts ]
**
* Ah ah, ah ah, ah-ah-ah-ah
Contact.
[ Gunshots ]
Go.
Cease fire. Holster your weapons.
[ Laughs ] Straight in the bottle.
Yeah. Not quite as tight as my grouping.
-Ahh. Show-off. -[ Laughs ]
-That's not bad. -Brendon: Good job.
Both rookies passed their quals on the first try.
He's about to give them "the speech."
Mm. He's about to tell us it's an important speech.
It is an important speech.
Simone: What's an important speech?
This is a milestone. 90 days in and you haven't washed out.
In fact, you've done exemplary work.
So you're both on a path. But to where?
It's time you both start thinking
about asking yourselves the question.
W-What question?
What kind of agents do you want to be?
There are blue flamers who are trying to rise the ranks,
and then there are desk jockeys who are just waiting
for their pensions to kick in,
and your careers are gonna lie somewhere in between
those two extremes.
Do you want to be in intelligence, IT,
counterterrorism?
Maybe hit a specialized field --
SWAT, CID, hostage negotiator.
What if we like what we're doing right now?
Street-level agents are the best in the Bureau.
But that's just my personal opinion.
And when you can shoot as well as we can [chuckles]
you know you're born for it.
Don't get cocky. There's always someone better than you.
**
[ Gunshots ]
Range master: Cease fire. Holster your weapon.
[ Gunshots ]
**
Hello, Matt.
Candace. What a pleasant surprise.
Liar.
This is Special Agent in Charge Candace Thurlow from DCHQ.
Meet agents Hope, Stensen, Acres, and --
Hi. I'm Simone Clark. Nice to meet you.
Yeah, I know who you are. Nice to meet you, too.
So what are you doing here?
Your new unit is drawing attention.
The Director sent me to watch the team in action.
You should've called first. Today's housekeeping --
weapons qualification, and then we're off
to catch up on paperwork.
But first, I got to get back to the office
for a supervisor's meeting, so if you'll just excuse --
You know what? I'll join you.
-In fact, I'll give you a ride. -Okay.
That way we could, uh, catch up.
-Yeah. -Yeah? Let's go.
Okay.
Dang, boss.
Why is she hating on you like that?
Because we used to be married.
I'm not here to settle old scores.
Well, I should hope not.
Our marriage is ancient history at this point, right?
Especially for you.
How many divorces are you up to at this point?
You must get the loveliest Christmas cards
from all those lawyers.
Okay, what are you really doing here, Candace?
There's got to be more to this story,
because with you, there always is.
You know what, Matt? We haven't talked in a decade.
Okay? You've shaken things up back in D.C.
Is it really that surprising
I was sent here to see the team in action?
Garza was married to an SAC?
She wasn't an SAC when they got married.
Or when they got divorced.
Wonder why it didn't work out.
No idea, but I've heard stories about her.
Let's just say there's several agents she climbed over
to get to where she is.
Please tell me you're not criticizing a woman
for knowing how to compete in a man's world.
Come on, Laura. That's not cool.
I'd love to pick her brain, though.
Do us all a favor and don't.
In fact, maybe tone the Simone down to a two,
for Garza's sake.
I'm going to pretend you didn't say that, for your sake.
Are your offices in the main building?
Yeah. No, there -- It's actually --
Elena. [ Gasps ]
Oh, my goodness. Look at you. [ Chuckles ]
You're all grown up. You know, I-I don't think I've seen you
since you were in kindergarten.
Wow. How are you, sweetie?
Hi, Auntie Candace. [ Chuckles ]
Wait, do I still call you Auntie?
Whatever you like. Come here.
[ Mouthing ]
-Carter: Matt. -Yeah?
-We got a situation. -Right.
**
My daughter, Brie, has been missing for over two days,
and the police have not turned up a single lead.
I have never been a man to sit on the sidelines.
You do not make $100 billion
waiting for someone else to do your dirty work.
So I am offering $10 million
to anyone who can bring my daughter back to me --
no questions asked and by any means necessary.
If your actions land you in trouble with the police,
I will hire a dream team of lawyers to make sure
you never see the inside of a jail cell.
Bottom line -- Get my daughter back and I'll make you rich.
Okay, this -- this is not good at all.
That kind of money will send dozens if not hundreds
of vigilantes out into the street looking for her.
What do we know about the daughter?
Brie Langham has been missing for 48 hours.
She's the daughter of Pierce Langham,
and their family owns the Langham Paper empire.
It's a legacy brand.
Been around for three generations.
Brendon: Her car was abandoned,
uh, her cellphone and wallet were dumped nearby.
The police are out looking for her boyfriend, Jamison Teague.
He's a party guy. So rumor has it he deals some pills.
So he's the first person we should talk to.
Wait, hold up. We're definitely working this case?
Just because her family has money?
-Simone, what are you doing? -No disrespect to this girl,
and if she's missing, we got to find her,
but there is a long list of women of color
that don't get this kind of attention
after they've been missing for only two days.
Special Agent Clark, are you suggesting the FBI is biased?
Male agents outnumber women almost four to one.
And don't get me started on the low number
of non-white people who actually wear the badge.
Those imbalances directly impact
the Bureau's perspective and priorities.
That's all I'm saying.
Yes, well, while you do have a point, Simone,
we are gonna be working this case.
Langham's video just lit a fuse,
and we need to act fast to get his daughter back
before anyone else gets hurt.
Laura, Brendon, go have a word with Mr. Langham.
Let them know that the Feds are on the case now
and get him to walk back that video.
The two of you, go squeeze the boyfriend, okay?
I'll join them.
Happy to have you with us, ma'am.
Simone, I don't know what she's up to,
but I can promise you it is not good for us.
So best behavior. Understood?
**
I told my father to just let the police handle this,
but he's Pierce Langham.
He always has to do things his way.
Pierce: And that's the only way I get results.
I mean, the FBI couldn't even bother
to send over a full-sized agent.
I understand how worried you are, but I can assure you
the FBI is doing everything we can --
Oh, give me a break.
Not a coincidence you only show up
after I put out a bounty on Brie's kidnappers.
You're just trying to save your asses.
Look, sir, a-all we're saying
is deputizing the entire country
to take the law into their own hands is -- is dangerous.
I don't care.
I'd burn down the world to bring my daughter back.
Money is the only thing that motivates.
In fact, I doubt the two of you get paid very much,
so $10 million to whoever finds Brie.
-No. -Even you.
-We're not for sale. -Right.
But we do expect you to give us any information
or tips you receive.
Well, expect away.
Just do it somewhere else.
You know, one of my main jobs around here
is to apologize for my father.
So of course we'll -- we'll share
whatever information we get.
Right. No, uh, ransom call yet?
No.
And anyone want to hurt your sister?
No, but there are plenty of people
that want to take down our family.
-Like who? -You name it.
Competitors, environmental activists,
conglomerates ready to swallow up a legacy company
for foreign land rights.
Okay, could you, um --
could you give us a-a detailed list?
Yeah, of course.
So, Candace, are you ex-wife number one, two, or three?
Uh, pardon my probationary agent.
She's clearly still very much in training
and hasn't gleaned what is and what isn't appropriate
when addressing senior personnel.
Okay. She's getting to know who we are, Carter.
I didn't think it would be an issue
if we got to know her, too.
I'm ex-wife number one. We met as rookies in Tampa.
Ooh!
I bet that Chapter One was a romance straight
out of Harlequin, huh?
Anyway, let's talk about you.
-Me? -Huh? From guidance counselor
to FBI agent -- that is quite the transition.
Is it everything you thought it would be?
I think she's just happy she gets to serve her community.
I think she can speak for herself.
-Yeah. -Yeah.
I love being a Fed.
I might feel differently if I wasn't in Garza's unit, though,
where my style can be appreciated.
Explain.
I can be a little extra.
-Mm. -And -- Carter!
-I can be a little extra. Okay? -Okay.
But those statistics I cited earlier --
those are the things that gotta change,
because I want the Bureau to change from the inside.
So in order for that to happen --
What do you know? We're here.
[ Knock on door ]
Jamison Teague? FBI.
[ Grunting in distance ]
Shh. Mnh-mnh. I swear...
Simone: Carter, he's tied up in there.
[ Dramatic music plays ]
FBI!
**
[ Gunshot, man grunts ]
Drop your weapon! Drop it!
Get off me, man! This guy kidnapped Brie Langham.
No, I didn't, you moron!
I told you that when you came over and attacked me.
He's lying. I live across the street.
I've heard him and Brie fight before,
and now she goes missing?
You do the math.
So, what -- you were gonna torture him for a confession?
For ten mil, hell yeah!
Then her rich daddy's gonna keep me out of jail.
No, he's not, dummy.
You just shot at three federal agents.
Bye-bye, daylight.
Take him outside. We got this.
Yeah.
**
Enzo: Get off me.
I swear, I have no idea what happened to Brie.
I would never hurt her.
Okay.
Is there anything you didn't tell the police?
-Of course not. -We know about your record.
You had a couple of drug arrests.
I-I get it.
You may be leery about talking to the cops.
But we don't care about your little pill hustle.
We just want to bring Brie home.
I do, too.
You love her. I can see that.
Baby, look at me.
I don't think you would do anything to hurt her.
But I need you to think.
Is there anything, no matter how small?
[ Sighs ] I...skimmed off my supplier.
I just took a few stacks.
I didn't think they'd notice, but they came at me hard
to pay it back or else.
Look, folks like that don't tend to make idle threats.
You think they have something to do with Brie's disappearance?
I was taking her to Gold Diggers the other day.
It's this dive bar that she likes
'cause she gets to pretend that she's not a billionaire.
Anyway, I-I-I caught this gray pickup truck following us,
so I faked like I was parking and sped away and I lost them.
[ Breathing heavily ]
[ Vehicle approaching ]
[ Dramatic music plays ]
Help!
Please.
Those guys in that truck, they're trying to kidnap me!
Guess I should've used a stronger rope.
No. No!
No, get off of me!
[ Grunts ] Get the door.
[ Grunts ]
Stop!
No! No! No!
-Quiet! Come on! -[ Grunts ]
-Chaz Fowler. -Uh, he's got priors.
Got a history of dealing drugs to the jet set.
Yeah, Brie's boyfriend, Jamison, dealt for him
and shorted his supply.
Maybe he abducted her as collateral.
We've got a BOLO out for him.
Hope you guys find him fast.
This case is blowing up on social.
#SaveBrie is trending.
And LAPD reported 17 incidences of assault and B&E
related to vigilantism -- people trying to cash out.
Oh. You read my mind. I could use a jolt.
The coffee's for her.
-Oh. -Wow.
It's not enough that she got the condo in the divorce.
Now she's back, she's trying to steal my niece from me.
It's a quad shot, half caf, two pumps of fat-free hazelnut,
extra hot, lightly stirred, which is just wrong.
I don't know how you put up with her as long as you did, Tío.
Go.
Okay, so anyway,
Jamison said that Chaz or someone from his crew
followed him and Brie in a gray pickup truck.
Somewhere along the way, they lost him.
Maybe there's surveillance footage?
Well, you and Brendon go find out.
And the two of you, find this Chaz Fowler, now.
Simone, could I have a word, please?
I got your personnel file.
Los Angeles native. Mother of twins.
Does it also say that I'm gifted at reading people?
Because that should be in there.
Oh, yeah?
Observing and listening.
For example,
you've been hawking me
more than anybody else on the team.
The FBI is celebrating the 50-year anniversary
of the first female special agent.
That's that, uh, big gala in D.C. next month?
Yeah, it's a calculated way for the Bureau to pat its own back.
Lots of national media coverage.
I am the chairperson of the event's organizing committee.
Would you be interested in speaking at the gala?
The world needs to see and hear from agents like you.
Y-You want to promote my identity?
I am impressed with your work.
And the fact that you represent different types of people
that the Bureau sorely needs.
I get it. I check a lot of boxes.
Yeah, women of color, of a certain age.
And let's not forget LGBTQ+.
Then that makes you a unicorn inside the Bureau.
Imagine your impact.
You and me, we -- we can do a lot of good together.
So this is about more than just speaking at the gala?
Well, it definitely could be.
But we'll discuss that later.
For now, let's, uh, just think about it.
Okay.
Gotcha. Thanks.
[ Sighs ] It wasn't Chaz.
For the past three days, he's been in Fort Lauderdale
for his mother's funeral.
That doesn't mean he didn't have somebody kidnap Brie for him.
We need to look into his known associates.
Mm-hmm.
[ Keys clacking ]
-Really? -What?
You're not gonna tell me what all that with Candace was?
Okay, nosy.
Come on, I know you're dying to tell me.
Okay, so, she asked me to speak
at that fancy gala in D.C. next month.
Simone, you know what's happening, don't you?
You're being groomed.
And that speech is your audition.
Well, I-I get it.
It's a good look for the Bureau to have a-a Black queer woman
"of a certain age"
-on the microphone. -Yeah, but --
Yeah, but Candace is spearheading the effort.
She must have big plans.
But you heard Garza -- when it comes to her, tread carefully.
Oh, I know.
This could either be a huge opportunity or a big derailment.
But if you play your cards right,
you'll be able to write your own ticket in the FBI.
Just like Garza.
* Now get on
**
Laura: We're looking for the owner.
-Trina's in the back. -Well, let her know the FBI
would like a few minutes of her time.
Pierce: ...waiting for someone else to do your dirty work.
And so I am offering $10 million
to anyone who can bring my daughter back to me --
no questions asked and by any means necessary.
-Guy pushes your buttons, huh? -No.
If your actions land you in trouble with the police,
I will hire a dream team of lawyers to make sure
you never see the inside of a jail cell.
I grew up around men like him.
Not listening to reason, throwing their money around
with no regard for anyone else.
Can you blame the guy? I mean, he's just doing
everything he can to get his daughter back.
How do we know she wants to come back?
There's no ransom note, no proof of life, no body.
How do we know Brie doesn't just want to hightail it away
from her overbearing father?
-Get my daughter back... -[ Door opens ]
Hey, I'm the owner. What's up?
-FBI. Agent Stensen. -Special Agent Acres.
We're looking into the disappearance of Brie Langham.
A witness said she was seen outside this bar two nights ago.
We saw that you have surveillance cameras on the street.
-We'd like to take a look at the footage.
-From two nights ago? -Mm-hmm.
Yeah, I don't have it.
You don't have a DVR for your system?
I did until this morning.
This lady came in and installed a new security system
for 50 bucks.
Her company's doing a big promo this month.
-Right. -Mm. She took the old DVR with her?
She said she'd make sure they'd get recycled or something.
[ Whispers ] Kidnapper is covering her tracks.
[ Normal voice ] Did you happen to pay with a cash app?
* Got my hat turned back in a beat up Chevy Nova *
Special Agent Stensen. This is Special Agent Acres.
I suggest you let us in.
You guys got here fast.
[ Muffled music ]
Hey.
* '90s girl with the Docs and the chokers *
Laura: You were expecting us?
I mean, yeah. If I wanted to cover my tracks,
I wouldn't have used my cash app.
* Playing B sides on my 8-track recorder *
Why exactly did you take the surveillance footage
from the bar where Brie Langham was last seen?
There's two options -- "A," you abducted her yourself,
you were covering your tracks,
or "B," you're working for whoever did.
There's a C.
I'm, like, a consultant for vigilantes.
Laura: Oh.
I saw Scrooge McDuck's video.
First, I was like, "$10 million? Hell yeah."
But then I was like, nah, leave that Punisher-type nonsense
to the 'roid ragers.
Hmm. So what exactly have you been doing?
Compiling intel on Brie --
her social media, contacts, calendar, e-mails.
Tracked her last known locations.
Figured all the other Brie-hunters might want to know.
Hmm.
Then I started selling it.
1,500 bucks gets you access
to my premium info subscription.
That surveillance video just went live.
Yeah. You got to give us that video, now.
Yeah, I take cash, crypto.
* Where we at? *
* I was with it from the jump *
Or I can give it to you
out of the goodness of my heart.
Good answer.
Brendon: Okay, boss, uh, check this out.
Jamison and Brie pull up at 5:27 p.m.
Mm-hmm.
Laura: Then a gray pickup pulls up behind them,
just like Jamison said.
He takes off. They follow.
Elena: We got the plate.
The truck is registered to Davis Yang,
address in Santa Clarita.
Yeah, remote, isolated -- perfect place to hide someone.
Grab Carter and Simone and check it out. Go.
[ Tires screech ]
**
-[ Pounding on door ] -Carter: FBI!
We have a warrant!
**
Flashbang.
**
Simone: Bodies.
Brendon: Is it Brie?
No. Her kidnappers.
Two of them at least.
Where the hell is Brie?
Alright, homeowners' names are Davis Yang and Randy Batten.
They're, uh, bouncers at an upscale club
in Hollywood, Door 47.
Door 47. Are there any connections to Brie?
Preliminary reports, no, and there's no history
of violent crime. Something's not adding up.
Yeah. These guys kidnapped Brie and held her for two days
without asking for a ransom.
Held on to her after a $10 million,
no-questions-asked reward was offered. But why?
Wait a minute, wait a minute. Wait.
We assumed Brie was kidnapped because of her father's wealth.
But what if there's something that we're missing?
What if this had more to do with Brie than we initially thought?
We should do a deep dive on her.
W-Wait. Someone already has.
Remember Cleo, the vigilante consultant?
She hacked Brie's entire life --
her text messages, e-mails, even her diary.
I have a copy of the dossier.
Good. Check everything and anything,
'cause if we find out who wanted Brie out of the way,
-we'll find Brie. Go. -Laura: Yeah.
Hey. Any leads on Brie?
One or two.
Do the names Davis Yang and Randy Batten
mean anything to you?
Bouncer, Door 47.
You're a regular there.
Okay. What do they have to do with this?
-They kidnapped her. -Really?
And they didn't -- They didn't ask for a ransom?
-That -- That's weird, right? -Is it?
I mean, you did pay them to do it, so...
I -- That's ridiculous. Why would I ever do that?
According to her e-mails, this company is scheduled
to vote on a motion removing Pierce Langham
as chairman of the board tomorrow.
Right. You were attempting a coup.
You were gonna replace the old man.
But Brie was the swing vote,
and you knew that she would vote against you.
But if she didn't show?
Then you could take control. Have all the power.
Yeah, a brother exiling his sister
to seize his father's crown --
t-that's very Shakespearean, Greek tragedy?
-Yeah, both. -Yeah.
Pierce: I didn't think you had it in you.
Attacking your sister?
Trying to stab me in the back?
Dad, none of this is true.
Well, they're dead -- both Davis and Randy, murdered,
which makes you an accessory.
And how dare you accuse me without an ounce of proof?
What about the million dollars that was wired
from your offshore shell corporation
to Randy and Davis' security consultant firm
after Brie went missing?
Yeah.
Tate Langham, you're under arrest.
Don't move. Put your hands behind your back, yeah?
-[ Handcuffs click ] -Let's get him out of here.
**
I get it.
You hold the fate of my unit in your hands.
I don't need an illustration.
You figure out why I'm here yet? Did she tell you?
Simone? Yeah, she did.
You're vetting her for recruitment.
Of course you couldn't have just asked me first
before sauntering in here
and trying to poach a member of my team, huh?
Hey, look, this is a dream opportunity for a new recruit.
This could be great for her career.
Matt, do not stand in her way.
Okay, see, that.
That's what gets under my skin.
Your games -- Everything is a chess match with you.
It's exhausting.
Look, if Simone wants to go with you, fine.
She's a grown woman. That's her choice.
But trust me, she will be wasted on you.
You know, that's always been your problem --
no vision.
No vision. That's --
[ Scoffs ]
Does Simone understand that she'll have to play by your rules?
Are you questioning her discipline or my leadership?
Excuse me.
Remember when I told you the new kidnappers used a flashbang?
Turns out it was restricted military grade.
Yeah, we're trying to source it.
If we're lucky, maybe we'll get a hit.
Hey, there. [ Chuckles ]
Oh, am I interrupting?
Front desk called, said he was here.
Daddy, I am so sorry.
I forgot we were having lunch today.
You -- You ate already?
No, but my "quiet paperwork" day
turned into a not-so-quiet case.
Hey, it'll take a beat to source that flashbang evidence.
I'll call you if we get something.
-You sure? -Yeah.
-Thanks. -Go.
Hey, look, great seeing you all again.
Uh, you I-I don't know.
Daddy, this is Candace Thurlow.
She's the SAC from D.C. Candace, this is my --
Christopher Clark. My pleasure.
Hmm. How do you know my name?
Oh, no. Let me guess.
The FBI has a big old file on me.
I just do my homework.
Mm-hmm. And what is your assignment?
-Daddy. -Hmm?
It's your first time here. Why don't I give you a tour?
Come on. See y'all later.
**
Damn.
You sound surprised.
It's slicker than I imagined.
I mean, these fixtures cost five grand each.
Y'all couldn't get by with some lamps from Home Depot?
Why you got to be so cheap?
I'm not. But the government should be.
Especially since it's the taxpayers' money they're using.
-[ Chuckles ] -Hmm.
Okay. This is the heartbeat of the place.
This is where we have our morning briefings
and come together to solve cases.
So you've seen it all.
Boom. My home away from home.
Y'all got quite a hookup. Look at the size of this TV.
-Right? -Huh.
Oh, Daddy, that nosy lady that pulled your file,
she's also looking into my history, too.
She wants me to help recruit.
Oh, that's why she knows so much about us.
She's vetting you. They're looking for a mascot.
Well, if they want to publicize my identity,
they have to let me tell my truth,
not just co-sign for the FBI.
I mean, I don't agree with all their practices.
But Candace might ding me if I don't follow her lead.
I'm worried, Daddy.
Look, worry is just a negative prayer.
You'll figure it out.
I want to make a difference.
You already are.
Let me ask you something.
You got cable?
I mean, I'd love to watch a game up in here. [ Laughs ]
Daddy!
-Mm! -Come on.
[ Laughs ]
Apologies. Mr. Langham should be off the phone shortly.
How about reminding him this is about his kidnapped daughter?
You know what? Screw him.
Hey, you can't go in there.
**
Sir, we need to talk, now.
Your son is in custody.
There's a $10 million bounty up for grabs,
and it's only a matter of time before these new kidnappers
contact you to cash in on that reward.
So we need to monitor your phones
and trace the call when it comes in.
That won't be necessary. I just spoke to one of them.
Did they say where she is?
They didn't.
Especially not after I told him
that I wasn't paying him a dime.
You what?
You offered a massive reward for the return of your daughter,
and you're gonna take it back?
Her life is at stake!
You only put up that reward because you need Brie to attend
the board meeting tomorrow and vote in your favor.
Yeah, but he doesn't need that now,
so he's just gonna leave her out there with those murderers.
What kind of father does that?
* It's 12:00 on a Friday night *
* Things are going my way *
* I just got off of work *
* Heading down to the interstate *
* With the windows down, it's a-blowin' now *
Got you regular spicy.
[ Muffled moaning ]
I know you like it hot, but the "loco" level
is so intense they give you gloves with your order
so it won't get on your skin.
It's absurd.
[ Muffled moaning ]
What are we still doing with her?
This is a beat-feet blown-op --
-Relax. -Daddy's not paying.
So she's useless. And a liability.
You are so negative. You always have been.
Come on, man. We're having fun.
We saw some action.
Mmm. Killed two hostiles.
Now you got your hands on the best chicken sando in L.A.
As far as the princess goes -- I have a contingency plan.
Remember Belgrade?
* Taking on the night *
Payday's coming. Trust.
[ Dramatic music plays ]
So, Mr. Moneybags won't pay to get his baby girl back?
Damn, that's cold-blooded.
Yeah, and it puts our new kidnappers
in an awkward position.
Yeah, they only took Brie for a big payday.
What do they do with her when they don't get one?
Well, if she can identify them,
letting her go is out of the question.
Yeah, they already killed two people,
so clearly, they are capable of anything.
I was able to pin down the kidnapper's burner phone number
-that called Pierce. -I'll get a warrant.
Good. Yeah, you contact me as soon as you have it.
Boss, can I talk to you for a second?
Yeah, of course.
Sit down.
It's Candace, isn't it?
Yeah.
I just wanted to know what you think about her offer.
I can't make that decision for you.
I'm not asking you to.
I would just love to know your thoughts.
This morning I asked you a question, right?
What kind of agent do you want to be?
I want to be doing what I'm doing right now,
outside, with this unit.
Sounds like you have your answer.
But I joined to change the FBI from within.
I'm just one person in the institution.
What if there were more of me?
I don't know if the FBI can handle more
than one Simone Clark.
Look, there are no wrong answers here, Simone.
I want you to succeed.
You've worked real hard, and you've earned your place
here at the FBI and in my unit, and you've done it your way.
If I became the face of the FBI,
you think they'd let me do it my way?
Probably not.
We're on with Brendon and Laura.
-What did we find? -We pinned the location
of the burner phone that called Pierce.
It's at a parking structure in east Hollywood, on Yucca and Pine.
We got to get there before they're on the move.
-We're not far from it. -Garza: Well, go. Go, go, go.
I'll send backup.
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Alright, that's our suspect.
Oh. He's got a gun.
[ Tires squeal ]
Put the gun down!
**
What's your name?
Van.
Van, tell me what happened.
Where's Brie?
With my son-of-a-bitch ex-partner.
He the one who shot you?
[ Siren wails in distance ]
Okay. What's his name?
**
Come on. Why are you protecting him?
Anything you tell us now can only help you.
**
Ah, screw that bastard.
**
His name is Finn Mathieson.
We need an ambulance at my location.
Why'd he shoot you?
When the dad wouldn't pay, I wanted out.
-Okay. -Finn wouldn't take no
-for an answer. -Where did he go?
No clue.
But the one thing I do know
is Finn's gonna get his money, no matter what.
We need your help, Mr. Langham.
You offering us a deal? If not, we're walking.
No deals. I just need you to listen.
You set off a deadly chain of events
with your abduction scheme.
The men you hired are dead, and the vigilantes
who killed them took your sister.
Now, if your father upheld his end of the bargain
and paid out the $10 million reward to whomever
brought her back safe, Brie could be home right now.
But when the vigilantes contacted Mr. Pierce,
he rescinded his offer.
He what? That -- That's unbelievable.
Tate, not a word.
The man who now has your sister, his name is Finn Mathieson.
He's a mercenary. Know what that means?
He kills for money.
And he doesn't take hearing the word "no" very well.
Now, we believe he's on his way
to find your father as we speak.
And he will get his money one way or another.
Okay. Look, we know that your relationship with your family
is...complicated.
But now, his life and your sister's life
are hanging in the balance.
Your father's office has completely shut us out, on his orders.
They won't give us his location.
So if you have any idea where he might be...
[ Sighs ] What time is it?
It's 4:47.
My father, he has a standing appointment
every day at 5:00 p.m.
Where is he?
Just wait.
I'm telling you, he'll be here.
-If you're lying to me -- -I wouldn't lie.
I promise.
[ Scoffs ] You can't count on my father for much,
but he never misses this.
[ Suspenseful music plays ]
**
See?
That's his car.
**
LAPD's five minutes out. We're gonna beat them there.
So, this is the daddy's girlfriend's apartment?
Apparently they have a standing date every day at 5:00.
Got one guess what it's for.
Keeping a booty call on the calendar
even after his daughter's been kidnapped?
He's even more messed up than we thought.
I'm gonna go talk to him.
You make a sound, try to get anyone's attention
while I'm gone,
you're dead.
[ Breathing heavily ]
-Hey. -Couldn't just give me my money, could you?
-Alright. -Now you're gonna do what I say, huh?
-Okay, okay. -Huh?
Okay, okay.
[ Silenced gunshots ]
-Whatever you want. -Get up against the car.
-Whatever you want. -Get out your phone.
You're gonna wire this money into this account.
And the price just went up to $15 million.
-[ Siren chirps ] -Okay.
-[ Silenced gunshot ] -Son of a b--
Aah!
[ Tires screech ]
Simone, stay with Brie.
-I got Pierce. -Laura, on me.
[ Helicopter blades whirring ]
Brie? I'm here to help you.
My name is Simone.
[ Car alarm wailing ]
[ Silenced gunshots ]
[ Gunshots ]
[ Siren wailing in distance ]
He's up ahead.
[ Silenced gunshots ]
[ Gunshots ]
Push. Drop your weapon!
Drop your weapon right now!
Subject is down.
[ Wailing continues ]
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Brie.
Honey.
You bastard.
Pierce Langham is out of surgery and expected to pull through.
Wish we could say the same about his driver.
Well, how's Brie?
Physically, she's fine. But after what she's been through...
Well, that family really showed their true colors.
There's no coming back from all that.
Listen, I know it's been a long day, team,
but there is one more thing before you go home.
Candace has arranged a press conference.
-Are you serious? -[ Laughs ]
Yes. She wants it made clear that Brie has been found
so that any wannabe vigilantes stand down. Smart.
Doesn't hurt that she can grab some PR for herself
in the process.
True. But we do have to play nice.
So what do we do?
Nothing. Just stand there.
Trust me, Candace will do all the talking.
Alright. Looking good, team. Ready for you.
I'm going to introduce you during the press conference.
I want the suits in D.C. to see you shine.
But this was a group effort.
I don't feel right being singled out.
Oh, trust me, it's a good warm-up for next month's gala.
I haven't even said yes. I --
Just say, "It's a pleasure to serve."
Right. But, ma'am, a--
"It's a pleasure to serve."
[ Sighs ]
The Bureau is extremely grateful
to Supervisory Special Agent Matthew Garza
and his special investigative unit for rescuing Brie Langham,
bringing her kidnappers to justice,
and putting an end to this vigilante violence.
I would like to single out one special agent
whose unique insights went above and beyond.
This case could not have been closed without her.
Congratulations, Special Agent Simone Clark.
[ Applause ]
It's a pleasure to serve.
But I cannot accept congratulations on this case.
It was tragic on so many levels.
A young woman was abducted. Lives were lost. Why?
Because a dysfunctional family
flaunted their wealth to buy our attention.
They even felt so entitled, they took advantage
of this agency's expertise and resources
to rescue them from their own greed run amok.
Thank you, Special Agent Clark.
You're welcome.
The FBI needs to focus more taxpayer dollars
on those victims without means.
The forgotten faces.
The underrepresented
that routinely falls through the cracks.
Then, and only then, can we recognize ourselves
for a job well done.
[ Applause ]
Thank you. That concludes today's press conference.
Thank you all.
You had five words. What the hell was that?
I told you, I can be a little extra.
And when I get in my feels, I can't hold my tongue.
Yeah.
[ Indistinct conversations ]
-What? -And to think I was worried
that you'd get promoted before me
and I'd have to work for you one day.
That is definitely not gonna happen now.
-Want to bet? -Yes.
[ Laughter ]
Okay, it's a bet.
So once you call a special meeting,
all you need is a basic quorum and proxies
from the absent board members.
And if they start holding out on you,
just remind them of the hit the share price will take
if they keep your father at the helm.
Yeah. Good luck.
* I'm gon tell you the truth
Hey. What was that all about?
That was Brie.
I was just talking her through the steps of taking over
as president of the family business.
And stripping her father and brother
of their board seats while she's at it.
Huh. So baby sister's gonna get the crown after all.
-That's right. -[ Elevator bell dings ]
How do you know about all this, like, boardroom stuff?
Oh, I know all types of ways of getting sweet revenge.
[ Exhales deeply ] Remind me never to get on your bad side.
Like you needed the reminder.
* Showing 'em your best side
* You've been wearing new jeans and shoes *
Didn't exactly go as planned, did it?
Just can you try not to enjoy it so much?
I won't.
I'm lying.
I'm gonna rewatch that tape like a million times, Candace.
-[ Laughs ] -The look --
The look on your face.
[ Laughing ] Stop.
Uh, listen.
Um, what you said before about...
everything being a chess move with me, it's true.
Know why I do it?
When we got married and you came back to work,
you got high fives and jokes about the ball and a chain.
I came back...
to a betting pool
on how long before I quit or got knocked up,
as if landing a husband was the entire reason I joined the FBI.
But why -- why -- why didn't you tell me that?
* You and me
[ Sighs ]
* Made a lover of an enemy
* Yeah
I'm sorry, Candace.
* No, no, no, no
It's not right we were treated differently.
It's not.
* We're gonna make a memory
I re-- I resented it.
I resented you, which was wrong.
* We're gonna make a memory
* Memory
But now I am a Special Agent in Charge.
* Remember how she almost fooled me, too? *
One of very few women in the entire country
that holds that position.
-Yeah. -Yeah.
Checkmate.
Not even close.
I got a lot more rungs on the ladder to climb.
[ Both laugh ]
You sure do.
* You and me
[ Both laugh ]
You, uh -- [ Clears throat ]
You still got your, uh -- your eye on Simone?
Ah, hell, no.
D.C.'s not ready for her, at least not yet.
* Stockholmsvy
* We're gonna make a memory
I got a red-eye to catch.
Yeah.
* 'Cause you've been on the westside *
Uh...Matt, it wasn't awful seeing you.
No.
It wasn't awful at all.
* Sleepless, get no rest nights, thinkin' 'bout us *
* And how I do
Not awful at all.
* You and me
-[ Door opens ] -Cutty: Whew.
[ Door closes ]
Saw you on the news earlier. [ Chuckles ]
They did not know what hit them,
-did they? -[ Chuckles ]
How much trouble are you in?
Simone: Well, Garza's cool with it.
But I did get some dirty looks from folks outside the squad.
Does it bother you?
No.
Yeah. I just --
I realized, Daddy, I don't want to be a symbol.
I would rather be a beacon.
And bet that
if little marginalized girls saw me up there tonight,
that they felt me.
I'm sure that they did.
I am so proud of you, baby girl.
Thank you, Daddy.
-And you know what? -Hmm?
I would be even more proud
if you allow me to use that massive TV in your office
during the playoffs.
Uhp, uhp. Hook a brother up.
[ Scoffs ] Wait a minute.
So out in the streets, you protest the police.
But when the game's on, you love us.
Huh.
Is that a yes?
No. It's a no.
Fix your face. It's a no.
[ Laughs ]
-[ Laughs ] -Unh-unh.
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