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The government admits

it's deeply concerned.

It's shocked at the cover-up in the

occupied territories. That's the deal.

- You know it's impossible.

- Is it?

- Of course!

- It's the quid pro quo.

You give me something,

I give you something.

Think about it. This is far worse.

Isn't the temptation of heroism

coming a little late in your career?

I've watched you work.

I always admired you.

I thought, "Johnny's clever.

Johnny keeps out of trouble.

"Johnny's a lucky man, he's got a life."

Don't you have a life, Jill?

It's the girl, isn't it?

You're doing this for the girl.

They come and go. Don't they, Johnny?

They come and go.

Not this time.

Is the file in there?

(PHONE RINGING)

- Hello?

- Is that Allegra?

It is.

I believe my friend Rollo

gave you a document.

He did.

Go ahead, broadcast.

You have my permission.

- Thank you.

- Good luck.

(DOOR SHUTTING)

- What are you doing?

- Just reading.

Okay.

Looking for the next great novel.

They don't seem to understand

that feelings are interesting,

but the world is interesting, too.

- Want some coffee?

- I have to say goodbye.

- Goodbye?

- Yeah.

What does goodbye mean?

If you want a Saab, it's

waiting in Cambridge.

You'll have to pay the parking charges,

but it's nicer than your Peugeot.

This is a small painting you might like.

It's by the same artist,

but not as good.

Couldn't possibly take it.

You can take it.

You're going to live for many years

and be an old woman.

And this way, you'll always have

something decent on your wall.

Going to tell me why you have to go?

I've cut a deal.

They've gone along with it,

but they don't like it.

They'll make my life not worth living.

Would you like me to come with you?

I couldn't ask you to do that.

Couldn't or...won't?

I'm not really used to the idea

of having feelings again.

It's dangerous, isn't it?

Too dangerous for you?

I'm frightened. I f*** everything up.

Shh.

Thank you.

- You're welcome.

- This is very kind of you.

We're heading north.

(ORGAN PLAYING)

We're here today

to remember the life of Benedict Baron.

The hymns and readings

have been chosen by his family.

And the first hymn by his oldest friend,

John Worricker.

I Vow to Thee, My Country.

(ORGAN PLAYING)

CHOIR AND CONGREGATION:

I vow to thee, my country

All earthly things above

Entire and whole and perfect

The service of my love

(BBC NEWS JINGLE ON TV)

NEWSWOMAN:

The government today responded officially

to the document obtained by the BBC

which reveals that

the peace campaigner Jake Pierpan

was gunned down in the occupied territories

when he was clearly holding a white flag.

The prime minister, Alec Beasley,

today visiting his constituency,

acknowledged the strengths

of public reaction to the revelation.

Even at times of national crisis, certain

basic human freedoms have to be protected.

We must never stop insisting

on telling the truth to our enemies,

but sometimes we have to tell the truth

to our friends as well.

That's a difficult duty, but between

democracies with shared values

it's an essential one.

And there's another country

I've heard of long ago

Most dear to them that love her

Most great to them that know

NEWSWOMAN:

Politicians on all sides in Britain

are today expressing their shock

at the news that the Israeli Army

suppressed a highly critical Shabak report,

which established the truth

about the death of a British peace...

I wonder, could we change the station?

DRIVER:
Anything you want?

I'd like some jazz.

(JAZZ MUSIC PLAYING)

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