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Why can you be with us tonight?

Why were you

released so quickly after your arrest?

- We agreed not to discuss that.

- Why not?

I ask the questions I want to ask,

and you answer the questions

you want to answer. Agreed?

You're saying we didn't agree

not to discuss it? - That's right.

- Then you're lying, Mr. Plasberg.

- Or you, Mr. Backer.

Sorry about that.

It took a bit longer.

I hardly fit in this damn thing.

I think I'm getting fatter.

Either I leave out the cookies,

or I start jogging again.

- Is it new?

- Yeah, brand new.

Do I have lipstick on my face?

Looks gruesome, doesn't it?

Want to touch 'em?

Go ahead and touch 'em.

They don't bite.

How did you lose your legs?

Take a guess.

In the war? - Ding, ding, ding,

ding, ding. You won.

A stupid little land mine

exploded right under me. Boom.

Now I got a f***ing tinnitus

in my left ear. What a pisser.

But at least I don't get

any blisters on my feet.

You smiled, didn't you?

Suits you! She smiled, Max.

- Did you see it?

- I missed it.

How could you miss it?

The whole room lit up.

Okay, watch this.

What is it?

A guy in a wheelchair

throwing a javelin. - What's this?

Same guy shot putting.

And what's this?

Same guy running hurdles.

- Hello?

- Sara? - Yes?

Henri here. Sorry, but it's necessary.

- What?

- They have a search warrant.

- Open the door before they bust it.

- What do you mean? - Sara!

- There was no other way.

- You think it's me.

- You're kidding. - Just routine.

- I don't believe it.

- You're an a**hole, Henri.

- Sorry. - You're sorry?

Are they searching your place, too?

I hope your dick falls off.

Please, read this.

That's fine.

Hey!

- That is private.

- Quiet!

Special forces.

Medal of Honor for bravery.

"Navy Presidential Unit Citation

for exceptional courage and spirit

against a treacherous enemy,

awarded by George W. Bush."

Just one question. - Yes? - Since when

do special forces protect witnesses?

- No idea.

- You have no idea?

My department doesn't select security

agents. It's the job of the police.

I'll say this just once. I'm not going

anywhere near a courtroom.

I've worked hard

to build up everything I have.

And I won't let you ruin it.

If I fall, I'm taking you with me.

And not only you.

I'm taking everyone who's dear to you.

That trial has to vanish.

That girl has to vanish fast!

If they found the safehouse

they'll find you,

and if they find you, they'll find me.

We'll just stay one night.

I didn't mean it that way.

As long as that guy is alive,

the girl is in danger.

You gotta go after him

and wipe him out.

That's the only solution.

I'm just telling you

I'm with you on this.

- I'm trying to stay alive.

- I'll do it for you.

First to go, last to leave: KSK.

- Rudi! - Hey, man!

Look at me, damn it! They call it

the momentum of the f***ing surprise!

What?

- I'm serious.

- I know. That's the problem.

Carry me up to his roof.

And I'll blow his f***ing brains out.

I'll manage my own escape.

Rudi, I can't carry you

up to the roof. You're too fat.

- Fat?

- Yeah.

Sh*t, I'm not fat! Look at me!

I'm in the best shape ever.

It's just that my T-shirts have shrunk.

Max?

Are you asleep yet?

Not anymore.

Would you have shot the cops?

No.

No, I wouldn't have shot them.

But sometimes things

don't go the way they should.

Have things ever gone wrong for you?

Yes.

Have you ever killed someone by mistake?

Someone who was innocent?

- Max?

- Maybe. I don't know.

A child?

Max?

You try not to make mistakes.

But terrible things happen in war.

And everything goes so fast.

Decisions have to be made.

And sometimes

you make the wrong decision.

Were you ever injured?

Yes.

- How often?

- Often.

- How often?

- Can't we talk about something else?

Does it hurt?

What do you think?

- How does it feel to be at war?

- I want to sleep.

Tell me, or I can't fall asleep.

Tell me.

In your first battle you're so afraid

that you'd rather piss your pants

than fire a shot.

And then?

Then you get used to it.

But it's as if time stood still.

You train for it, but that's nothing

compared to the real situation.

You're there and

you just try to stay alive.

And you think about things.

Like what?

About the people you love.

Everything you're about to lose.

Everything you still wanted to do.

Your life races past you

in lots of pictures,

and you've already settled everything.

And suddenly a voice inside says,

"NO!

I don't want to die yet.

Not today.

Not today."

What does it feel like

to kill somebody?

Please, Nina.

Tell me, please.

The first time is horrific.

But then

you get used to it, too.

But you have nightmares.

When I die, when I'm killed.

Nobody's going to kill you.

But if they did,

would I be given a funeral?

- Nina.

- It wouldn't make sense.

There'd be nobody to mourn me.

If you have to talk all night,

talk about something nice.

- Who would come to your funeral?

- Something nice!

Who would cry for you?

- Rudi?

- Nobody, 'cause I'm not gonna die.

But if you did?

I tell you what.

I'll cry at your funeral,

if you cry at mine, okay?

Sorry that I went nuts in the car.

You don't have to apologize.

You're a brave girl.

You'll stay here tonight, right?

I'll stay here tonight.

But remember I'm next to you.

I don't want your feet in my face.

Wow, very good.

Two nines. You're a real natural!

Okay.

You draw the gun,

aim.

Remember:
Both eyes open and...?

- Eyes, muzzle, target.

Right! Reset and standby.

- Ready?

- Ready.

Okay!

Good, but faster. Again.

Much better. Very good. Terrific!

- What's going on?

- We're playing.

- Airsoft.

- Tell me where to aim.

- What's wrong with you? She's a kid.

- Hey, man.

- I asked him to teach me.

- You're too young for a gun!

- It's Airsoft, man.

- I don't care!

- It's a toy.

- You don't play with guns.

Calm down. We didn't do

anything wrong. Just had some fun.

- That's all.

- Exactly.

Eyes, muzzle, target.

Max is awake, fun's over.

Max.

Hey.

You know,

If I had to apologize, I would.

But there was no harm done.

I don't want her to think

she can handle a gun.

First rule of personal protection?

Detachment from the subject.

Nina is the subject,

and you broke the rule big time!

You care about her, don't you?

You're too close. Don't get me wrong.

I don't mean anything bad.

She's a great girl and all.

But you aren't her father.

Get away from the window, please.

You like mushrooms?

I've only had them on pizza.

Okay.

I'd rather have cereal

for breakfast with sugar.

I don't have cereal.

Or do you see any rabbits?

I have proteins and fruit. So, eat.

Can we do some more Airsoft?

No, we can't.

- Why? Because he said so?

- Yeah.

- Do you always do what he says?

- Usually.

And he's usually right.

You know,

he saved my life.

I lost my legs, but he saved my life.

He left his post.

We were under fire and

he broke cover to get me.

He dragged me all the way back to camp.

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