Falling Water (2016) s02e10 Episode Script
Art of the Deal
1 Previously on "Falling Water" She was abducted, and then they found her dead.
- What was her name? - Katrina.
Remember what you were dreaming about? - No.
- Well, that's too bad.
- And Charlotte - Your mom? - She's not my mother! - Harder.
Harder! Your old boss, Mr.
Morrison he was asleep the whole time.
Thought he was having a nightmare.
You look different.
You're tall and skinny, and your face is all stretched and broken.
Don't you worry.
No one backs out of a promise they make to Tom Dolan.
Christy! [DRAMATIC MUSIC.]
They wanted to make her kill me and then kill herself.
It would've been domestic murder-suicide.
I love you.
You're under arrest! You can't prove anything.
We can prove you were violating your restraining order.
Boerg has stumbled on the mother of all dreamers.
Why would he hide anything from me? Because he's working with Detective Matsuyama.
The buyer it's Jeremy.
James' tutor from Maine.
Sorry the doctor couldn't be here.
Forget Bennett and her dreamer.
Focus on finding Tess.
Stanislaus Ginsburg was a dream research pioneer.
My parents contacted him, trying to help my sister.
Your sister was his patient? She was going to be, and then he died.
Somebody went to a lot of trouble to make us think he's dead.
We get Ginsburg to New York by offering a new deal.
We're going to give the doctor exactly what he wants - You mean who.
- Me.
[DARK MUSIC.]
[DISTANT CLASSICAL MUSIC PLAYING.]
[PEOPLE GRUNTING, BREATHING HEAVILY.]
[CLASSICAL MUSIC CONTINUES.]
[BABY CRYING.]
She's so beautiful.
And she's going to change the world.
[BABY CRIES.]
Only, there's a problem.
What problem? We have no baby.
Nonsense.
[BABY WAILS.]
[MELANCHOLY MUSIC.]
She never existed.
This is not my fault.
No.
Nothing ever is.
I still don't quite understand what it is you can do in America that you can't do here.
Follow my own path.
This is because I couldn't give you a child, isn't it? Please, Stan, don't make this any more difficult than it has to be.
I will always love you.
Always.
I'll give you that child one day.
You hear me, Charlotte? So you found me.
Congratulations, Tess.
You're growing stronger every day, just like your mother and I thought you would.
She's not my mother.
Isn't she? Who are you? Dr.
Ginsburg? We're beginning our descent.
Please bring your seat to an upright position.
What do you think it means? I don't know.
I'm not even sure it was my dream.
You mean Ginsburg infiltrated your unconscious? Yeah, that's exactly what I mean.
Maybe we could use it to our advantage.
[CELL PHONE CHIMES.]
[CELL PHONE BEEPS.]
It's Woody.
Bennett says the buyer, Ginsburg, just landed.
[FOREBODING MUSIC.]
The rat's about to spring the trap.
But who's the rat? [DARK MUSIC.]
Those are the results from your DNA sample.
It matches the DNA we recovered from Morrison's attic.
Oh, there must be a mistake.
You guys mess up those tests all the time.
- I saw it on TV.
- You were in that attic.
And you drilled that hole in that floor.
- Why would I do that? - You know damn well why so you could get into Sam Morrison's dream.
Well, that doesn't even make sense.
How long did you work at Carter Mowers? [SIGHS.]
15 years.
- Oh, that's a long time.
- Yes, it was.
Couldn't have been fun getting laid off, huh? No, but shit happens.
And Sam Morrison was your supervisor, correct? Sure, but we hardly ever talked.
He didn't come down to the floor much.
But it must have pissed you off when he told you they were letting you go, huh? He never told me anything.
Just slipped a letter in my box.
This is your last paycheck, the one you refused to cash.
"Eat shit, Morrison.
" I don't know, Detective Matsuyama.
That sounds pretty pissed off to me.
What do you think? Yeah, sounds like a man with major anger issues.
Me? No, I'm not angry.
You, on the other hand, have every right to be angry.
What's that supposed to mean? I read about your girlfriend in the paper what she did to your mother.
That would make anyone angry.
[CHUCKLES.]
You made her do it.
I don't think anyone can make anyone do something they don't want to do.
Are you sure she didn't want her dead? Are you sure you didn't want her dead? - Shut up! - Taka, come on.
You need to control your partner here, Detective.
By the way, how's your girlfriend holding up? You petty piece of shit! Alex, come on.
The son of a bitch is just playing with us.
He knows damn well we'll never be able to connect him to the murders, to Christy's attack on you, or to Taylor Bennett.
When Bennett finds out we're holding him, she's gonna They'll have him back on the street before the day's out, and we'll be right back where we started.
No, we won't.
I won't let him hurt Christy again.
Shit.
- What is it? - It's Burton.
Buyer's here in New York.
They're taking the bait.
[OTHERWORLDLY SYNTH MUSIC.]
Billy! Billy! Hey, Billy! [EERIE MUSIC.]
It's okay, Billy.
Don't be scared.
[MAGICAL MUSIC.]
Katrina? [DRAMATIC MUSIC.]
Kat! [BREATHING HEAVILY.]
[EXHALES SHARPLY.]
Is this real? - Are you really - Dead? What do you think? I've spent my whole life looking for you.
I had hope That there'd been a mistake or a lie.
Everything I've ever done, everything I've ever built companies, the technology it was just all so that I could find you.
[SCOFFS.]
What is this? [SIGHS.]
I thought I was having a breakthrough.
Breakthrough? Breakdown? Who knows? Either way, the big door, this morgue total cliché, Billy, but I know it's the best you can do.
Hey.
I'm dead, Bill.
And you're a terrible dreamer.
[EXHALES SHARPLY.]
[INHALES DEEPLY, GROANS.]
[SNIFFS, SIGHS.]
[FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING.]
What's going on? You look like you've seen a ghost.
What are you doing here? Ginsburg just arrived in New York.
And we're gonna take him down.
And it's got a couple ways we can get out if things go sour.
I can think of a dozen reasons why Bennett and Ginsburg won't agree to make the exchange at this place for one, we chose it.
They might suspect we're setting them up, which we are.
No, I'm confident they'll do whatever it takes to secure Tess and James.
If I tell them that I need to feel safe, or no deal, they'll go for it.
Okay, so, once Bennett and Ginsburg are inside, Burton will cut off their escape, and what, you call for backup and arrest them? - No, I can't ask for backup.
- Why? Uh, we ask for backup, Lieutenant kills this thing immediately simple as that.
But you can bet, when we catch human traffickers in the act, he'll be the first to take credit for it.
But Taka's right we can't involve the department until we have solid evidence.
Like having them on video making the deal.
Exactly.
That happens, Taka and I will cuff him and call for backup immediately.
Sounds like a plan.
Into the breach.
I will go set this thing up.
[DRAMATIC MUSIC.]
[INDISTINCT CHATTER.]
Mr.
Dolan.
It's an honor.
Heard a lot about you.
And you are? The person who paid your bail.
Finally a live human being.
I'm getting tired of talking to that goddamn speaker box.
I got a lot of questions for you.
I can probably connect a few dots.
But I think I should clarify something.
I don't work for your employer.
Why don't we take a walk so I can explain? So exactly what have you heard about me? I know about your extraordinary abilities and the work you've been doing.
What work is that? Samuel Morrison Kumiko Matsuyama Nicholas Hull and the others.
Let's talk over here.
Who are you working for? NYPD? Woody Hammond? [SIGHS.]
No.
Then how do you know all that shit? I'm a dreamer, like you.
There's a group of us.
We've had our eye on you for some time.
What do you want? We believe that if we combine our abilities, we can have a positive impact on this screwed-up world, and we'd like you to join us.
Sorry, not interested.
I understand.
You're well paid.
Don't want to walk away from what appears to be a good thing.
But do you have any idea who you're working for? Tell me.
Taylor Bennett.
Ever hear of her? Name sounds familiar.
She's one of the most powerful venture capitalists on Wall Street.
Has a huge estate on Long Island.
But, of course, you've never been invited there.
In fact, she's never agreed to meet you face-to-face.
Am I right? Tell me, Tom does that sound like a relationship built on mutual trust and respect? Think about it.
Does she ever bother to explain why she wants you to carry out an assignment? That reporter, for instance.
Brent Jankowski Did she give you a reason why he was targeted? Does she think you're too stupid to understand? - I'm not stupid.
- Of course not.
You're incredibly talented.
We know that.
But does Bennett? Why don't you come with me? Give us a chance to explain exactly how we can help you.
I'm not walking away from the best job I've ever had based on some blue-sky promises from a stranger.
I'm disappointed to hear that, Tom.
But perhaps we can talk again in the not-too-distant future.
Wait.
How do I contact you? I don't even know your name.
It's Katrina, Katrina Boerg, and you can find me anytime in your dreams.
[DOOR OPENS.]
They've arrived.
- 16 minutes late.
- [DOOR CLOSES.]
[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC.]
Relax, my boy.
They wouldn't dare dream of harming us, at least not until they get our money.
Why would I harm a paying customer? We're not common criminals.
Common? No, I suppose not.
What, Dr.
Ginsburg, does that make you? My reasons for acquiring Tess and her son are pure.
Pure? I see.
Interesting.
Well, now that we've exchanged pleasantries, perhaps we should get down to business.
Agreed.
First, I'd like to see some proof that you actually have Tess and her son in your possession.
They are being kept in a secure location.
If you'll just give me a moment Yeah, they're here.
Well, they want to be sure we're not bullshitting them, so put her on.
Right.
Is that you, Tess? Who is this? It's lovely to hear your voice.
I've been looking forward to this conversation for a long time.
What do you want from us? Yes, I imagine you have lots of questions, especially since we shared that dream last night.
So it was you.
Actually, I only did half the work, my dear.
You have abilities you haven't begun to tap or understand.
But we will help you develop them soon enough.
By kidnapping me and my son? All will be revealed in due time.
Go to hell, you sick bastard! Hey, you okay? Yeah.
I will be once we finish this.
[INDISTINCT CHATTER.]
- Okay, bye.
- See you guys later.
Emily.
What are you doing here, Dad? - I thought you were in - Jail? No, they couldn't make it stick, just like I said.
I don't believe you.
You see me standing here, not in jail.
What don't you believe? I've done a lot of thinking about everything.
How'd you get all this money? I told you, I got a new job.
Doing what? You don't have any special skills.
I do now, and I've been working really hard at developing them Really? So what are they? What's the name of the company? Where's your office? Look, you're confused, scared.
It's understandable, but once you get to NYU - and gain a little perspective - I'm not going to NYU.
- What are you talking about? - They canceled my scholarship.
[DRAMATIC MUSIC.]
No, it must be some kind of mistake.
No.
The mistake was believing you in the first place.
You're a liar! Did you send me a fake email to make me think that I got it? Of course not.
Just give me a couple days.
- I'll fix this, peanut.
- Stop calling me that.
No one's taking that scholarship from you.
You'll see.
Okay? In the meantime, take this, buy some clothes Stay away from me! I never want to see you again! So, when they arrive, they're gonna want to see me.
How about if Woody shows you off from this spot? We'll be able to keep you covered from here.
Great.
Can't wait to look Ginsburg in the eyes and shake some answers out of him.
Yeah, okay, look, I've been thinking about that.
We won't need you at the site to make this work.
You can get all your answers once Ginsburg's behind bars.
Tess, listen to me it doesn't make sense to put you in harm's way just so you can have a moment of satisfaction.
If they don't see me, they won't step inside that warehouse.
I can tell them I'm afraid of an ambush.
I don't want them to steal the merchandise without paying for it.
Yeah, that could work.
They know Woody's a coward.
And greedy and amoral.
Thanks, guys.
That's They'll believe he wants to make the deal and that he's brought the merchandise, right? I'm going to be there.
I planned this.
I've got to see it through.
There are at least 50 ways this can blow up in our faces.
- They might get lucky.
- Bottom line is are you willing to lose James again? Let Bennett or Ginsburg get their hands on him? Of course not.
Then don't take that risk.
We don't need you there to bag him.
With everything we've got now, if they show up with payment, they're performing an overt act in furtherance of a class A felony human trafficking.
They're looking at 25 years for conspiracy in the second degree, minimum.
All we're gambling is ourselves, but if this goes south and takes you with it, James is on his own.
God damn it.
If only people were more like you, Brutus, my life would be so much easier.
[INHALES DEEPLY.]
Sweet dreams.
[GROWLS SOFTLY.]
[BRANCHES CRACK.]
[GROWLS.]
Who's there? [GASPS.]
[GRUNTS.]
[BREATHING SHAKILY.]
[BREATHING HEAVILY.]
We finally meet.
[EXHALES SHARPLY.]
What do you want? Why did you cancel my daughter's scholarship? I don't reward failure.
What failure? [SIGHS.]
Do I really need to spell it out? You promised you'd eliminate Woody Hammond, but you didn't.
And when the police are trying to pin murders on us, you violated your restraining order, giving them cause to arrest you.
You put everything I've worked for in jeopardy.
Those charges will never stick.
Let me set you straight.
You don't so much as break wind without me telling you to do so, and under no circumstances are you to see your daughter again.
You don't get to say what I do.
Yes, I do, Tom.
I own you.
Tread carefully.
Worse things could happen to your daughter than losing a scholarship.
Are you threatening me? Just stating a fact.
Now get out of my head and stay out.
- [DEVICE BEEPS.]
- Yes, Ms.
Bennett? We have an intruder.
[DOG BARKS.]
[DOG BARKING.]
Canine unit number 2, we have him on-site.
- Go to east gate! - We're pursuing! [DOG BARKING.]
- [GROANING IN PAIN.]
- [MEN SHOUTING.]
[CONTINUES GROANING.]
Canine's got him! Let's go! - [DOG BARKING.]
- [GRUNTING.]
Towards the east fence! - [BREATHING HEAVILY.]
- Call local for backup! Mom, who do you think would win in a fight between a Triceratops and a Stegosaurus? [DOOR OPENS.]
They're both vegetarians.
Why would they fight? [LAUGHS.]
'Cause they're dinosaurs.
Tess, Bill says everything's set at the exchange site.
All we need now are the buyers.
I better get going.
Hey, James.
Been a long time.
Do you remember me? Yeah.
You're the man who tried to take me away from my mother.
I know it looked like that, but that's not true, and I could've handled things a lot better.
I apologize for that, but, you know, I actually was trying to protect you.
Right.
Hey.
See you later, buddy.
Little man.
Burton? Mm-hmm? I love you.
[TRANQUIL MUSIC.]
[BURTON CHUCKLES.]
I know we all agreed to this plan, but it still feels strange.
How so? Playing it safe, when all of you guys are gonna be Listen, you You are one of the bravest people I've ever known.
It might be an odd thing to say, but despite all the horrors we've witnessed these past few weeks, I've never felt so happy.
[CHUCKLES.]
Yeah.
- Weird, right? - [BOTH CHUCKLE.]
Burton.
Yeah? This is insane.
We have no idea what's happening with them.
I am working on it.
How was James when you left him downstairs? Fine.
He's folding napkins with Ronnie for the dinner rush and debating who would win a fight between a T.
Rex and a saber-toothed tiger.
Could be going down right now.
Is that gonna work or not? Yes! All right, we are up and running.
Come and look.
There's no power in that building.
How did you Battery cameras are piggybacked onto a local hot spot.
I wish I could've put up a drone, but at least this way, we can see what's going on.
[CELL PHONE RINGING.]
Yes? We're outside.
Okay.
You see the open door to the left of the big tank? - Yeah.
- Come on in.
[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC.]
That's Ginsburg? Would have to be, right? He doesn't look anything like that in the dream world.
How does he look in the dream world? Younger, like the photo you showed us.
That's interesting.
[DRAMATIC MUSIC.]
- Taylor Bennett's not coming? - She is not.
- What's the problem? - Best to let her tell you.
[CELL PHONE CLICKING.]
[LINE TRILLING.]
- [SIGHS.]
- Hello, Woody dear.
Ah, couldn't help but notice that you're not here.
Oh, I have every confidence that you can handle the transaction, so I arranged to have my half of the payment delivered electronically.
And what about my half? Right here.
- Everything in order? - Yes.
Then I'll leave the rest of this in your capable hands.
As you can see, Mr.
Hammond, we've upheld our part of the bargain.
I'd like to see Tess and her son now, if you please.
Right this way.
They were reluctant to participate, so I had to secure them.
You have transportation to move them? Uh, your little minivan's not going to cut it.
Let us worry about the details.
Stay right where you are! Hands on your head! Surprise.
Stanislaus Ginsburg, Jeremy Connors, you're both arrested for human trafficking and conspiracy to commit kidnapping.
Turn around.
If it's any comfort, Taylor Bennett will soon join you in custody.
You look tired, officer.
Have you been getting enough sleep? What the hell? - What about her? - She's not a dreamer.
Leave her.
Gentlemen, follow me.
Yes? Miss Bennett, I am sorry, but we have yet to resolve the Dolan problem.
- What's the hang-up? - He hasn't surfaced.
We have operatives watching his apartment and tailing his ex-wife.
It's just a matter of time before we find and neutralize him.
Meanwhile, we've doubled perimeter security, and we'll continue sweeps of the neighborhood so that you may rest easy.
He won't get close enough to dream with you again.
That'll have to do, but I want Dolan out of play ASAP.
Of course.
Good night, Miss Bennett.
Thank you, Simon.
[DRAMATIC MUSIC.]
Alex.
Alex.
Alex.
You okay? What what's going on? You tell me.
We saw you start to handcuff Jeremy, and then everybody just stopped.
I don't remember anything after that.
Where is everyone? Where's Taka? [SIGHS.]
They all left with Ginsburg.
I don't understand.
It's looking like Ginsburg might be a little more powerful than we previously thought.
That's quite an understatement.
Where the hell is he taking them? I think I know who can tell us.
All things considered, it went quite satisfactory, no? I would hardly characterize the transaction as satisfactory.
Well, you got three powerful dreamers for the price of two.
And with Tess's protectors gone, at least it'll be easier to acquire her and James.
I'd be happy to help with that.
No need.
If I may be honest, I expected Tess to outwit you.
That she did it so easily indicates I should make other arrangements.
As you see fit.
Hmm.
[WOMAN SCREAMS.]
[WOMAN SCREAMING.]
[WOMAN SCREAMS.]
[WOMAN SCREAMING.]
[GLASS SHATTERING, PEOPLE STRUGGLING.]
Simon, help me! [GRUNTING.]
Stop! Stop! - Help me, Simon! - Okay, you bastard! [DOG GROWLING.]
[DOG BARKING.]
No! No! Aah! No! Aah! [LAUGHING.]
Subject William Boerg, post-session number 167.
Recurring archetypal dream of childhood memory with sister Katrina extended into a subconscious event convincing subject that his search for a dream connection with his lost sister is most likely futile Something he had often suspected dreaded, something he seemed to always have known deep down.
Her death was real.
[DRAMATIC MUSIC.]
But still, especially now that Ginsburg has resurfaced I'm having trouble understanding how Taylor Bennett fits into all of this.
[SIREN WAILING, TIRES SCREECHING.]
[INDISTINCT CHATTER OVER POLICE RADIO.]
[BREATHING HEAVILY.]
Is she manipulating the whole thing? And this crazy Shadowman, this Tom Dolan with Burton and Taka gone, will Tess and James be safe from him? Are any of us safe? Is the world safe? Subject has stumbled upon a notion that cannot be ignored.
[MELANCHOLY MUSIC.]
The question remains, in reference to this personal revelation Why now? Ah, sweet Katrina.
If, against odds, you are truly alive please come to me in a dream.
I miss you so much.
I would do anything to see you again.
[BREATHING HEAVILY.]
What have you done with them? That's for you to discover.
Oh, I will.
No matter how long it takes, how far I have to go, I won't stop until I find you! I wouldn't expect any less of you, my dear.
Who are you talking to, darling? Come and see who's come to visit us, my love.
Oh.
How wonderful to see you, sweetie.
Is this really Charlotte, or is she just another one of your constructs? Tess, I'm disappointed you can't recognize your own mother.
- You're not my mother.
- What nonsense.
Sabine told me how I got to Aeskyton.
It's true.
Biologically, I didn't give birth to you, but I raised you as my daughter.
Shut up! I am sick of your self-serving rationalizations.
[SCREAMING.]
And you [GRUNTING.]
If you harm Burton or the others you'll answer to me, 'cause I'm coming for you.
[DRAMATIC ROCK MUSIC.]
I always knew you had it in you.
We look forward to seeing you very soon.
Pleasant dreams.
- What was her name? - Katrina.
Remember what you were dreaming about? - No.
- Well, that's too bad.
- And Charlotte - Your mom? - She's not my mother! - Harder.
Harder! Your old boss, Mr.
Morrison he was asleep the whole time.
Thought he was having a nightmare.
You look different.
You're tall and skinny, and your face is all stretched and broken.
Don't you worry.
No one backs out of a promise they make to Tom Dolan.
Christy! [DRAMATIC MUSIC.]
They wanted to make her kill me and then kill herself.
It would've been domestic murder-suicide.
I love you.
You're under arrest! You can't prove anything.
We can prove you were violating your restraining order.
Boerg has stumbled on the mother of all dreamers.
Why would he hide anything from me? Because he's working with Detective Matsuyama.
The buyer it's Jeremy.
James' tutor from Maine.
Sorry the doctor couldn't be here.
Forget Bennett and her dreamer.
Focus on finding Tess.
Stanislaus Ginsburg was a dream research pioneer.
My parents contacted him, trying to help my sister.
Your sister was his patient? She was going to be, and then he died.
Somebody went to a lot of trouble to make us think he's dead.
We get Ginsburg to New York by offering a new deal.
We're going to give the doctor exactly what he wants - You mean who.
- Me.
[DARK MUSIC.]
[DISTANT CLASSICAL MUSIC PLAYING.]
[PEOPLE GRUNTING, BREATHING HEAVILY.]
[CLASSICAL MUSIC CONTINUES.]
[BABY CRYING.]
She's so beautiful.
And she's going to change the world.
[BABY CRIES.]
Only, there's a problem.
What problem? We have no baby.
Nonsense.
[BABY WAILS.]
[MELANCHOLY MUSIC.]
She never existed.
This is not my fault.
No.
Nothing ever is.
I still don't quite understand what it is you can do in America that you can't do here.
Follow my own path.
This is because I couldn't give you a child, isn't it? Please, Stan, don't make this any more difficult than it has to be.
I will always love you.
Always.
I'll give you that child one day.
You hear me, Charlotte? So you found me.
Congratulations, Tess.
You're growing stronger every day, just like your mother and I thought you would.
She's not my mother.
Isn't she? Who are you? Dr.
Ginsburg? We're beginning our descent.
Please bring your seat to an upright position.
What do you think it means? I don't know.
I'm not even sure it was my dream.
You mean Ginsburg infiltrated your unconscious? Yeah, that's exactly what I mean.
Maybe we could use it to our advantage.
[CELL PHONE CHIMES.]
[CELL PHONE BEEPS.]
It's Woody.
Bennett says the buyer, Ginsburg, just landed.
[FOREBODING MUSIC.]
The rat's about to spring the trap.
But who's the rat? [DARK MUSIC.]
Those are the results from your DNA sample.
It matches the DNA we recovered from Morrison's attic.
Oh, there must be a mistake.
You guys mess up those tests all the time.
- I saw it on TV.
- You were in that attic.
And you drilled that hole in that floor.
- Why would I do that? - You know damn well why so you could get into Sam Morrison's dream.
Well, that doesn't even make sense.
How long did you work at Carter Mowers? [SIGHS.]
15 years.
- Oh, that's a long time.
- Yes, it was.
Couldn't have been fun getting laid off, huh? No, but shit happens.
And Sam Morrison was your supervisor, correct? Sure, but we hardly ever talked.
He didn't come down to the floor much.
But it must have pissed you off when he told you they were letting you go, huh? He never told me anything.
Just slipped a letter in my box.
This is your last paycheck, the one you refused to cash.
"Eat shit, Morrison.
" I don't know, Detective Matsuyama.
That sounds pretty pissed off to me.
What do you think? Yeah, sounds like a man with major anger issues.
Me? No, I'm not angry.
You, on the other hand, have every right to be angry.
What's that supposed to mean? I read about your girlfriend in the paper what she did to your mother.
That would make anyone angry.
[CHUCKLES.]
You made her do it.
I don't think anyone can make anyone do something they don't want to do.
Are you sure she didn't want her dead? Are you sure you didn't want her dead? - Shut up! - Taka, come on.
You need to control your partner here, Detective.
By the way, how's your girlfriend holding up? You petty piece of shit! Alex, come on.
The son of a bitch is just playing with us.
He knows damn well we'll never be able to connect him to the murders, to Christy's attack on you, or to Taylor Bennett.
When Bennett finds out we're holding him, she's gonna They'll have him back on the street before the day's out, and we'll be right back where we started.
No, we won't.
I won't let him hurt Christy again.
Shit.
- What is it? - It's Burton.
Buyer's here in New York.
They're taking the bait.
[OTHERWORLDLY SYNTH MUSIC.]
Billy! Billy! Hey, Billy! [EERIE MUSIC.]
It's okay, Billy.
Don't be scared.
[MAGICAL MUSIC.]
Katrina? [DRAMATIC MUSIC.]
Kat! [BREATHING HEAVILY.]
[EXHALES SHARPLY.]
Is this real? - Are you really - Dead? What do you think? I've spent my whole life looking for you.
I had hope That there'd been a mistake or a lie.
Everything I've ever done, everything I've ever built companies, the technology it was just all so that I could find you.
[SCOFFS.]
What is this? [SIGHS.]
I thought I was having a breakthrough.
Breakthrough? Breakdown? Who knows? Either way, the big door, this morgue total cliché, Billy, but I know it's the best you can do.
Hey.
I'm dead, Bill.
And you're a terrible dreamer.
[EXHALES SHARPLY.]
[INHALES DEEPLY, GROANS.]
[SNIFFS, SIGHS.]
[FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING.]
What's going on? You look like you've seen a ghost.
What are you doing here? Ginsburg just arrived in New York.
And we're gonna take him down.
And it's got a couple ways we can get out if things go sour.
I can think of a dozen reasons why Bennett and Ginsburg won't agree to make the exchange at this place for one, we chose it.
They might suspect we're setting them up, which we are.
No, I'm confident they'll do whatever it takes to secure Tess and James.
If I tell them that I need to feel safe, or no deal, they'll go for it.
Okay, so, once Bennett and Ginsburg are inside, Burton will cut off their escape, and what, you call for backup and arrest them? - No, I can't ask for backup.
- Why? Uh, we ask for backup, Lieutenant kills this thing immediately simple as that.
But you can bet, when we catch human traffickers in the act, he'll be the first to take credit for it.
But Taka's right we can't involve the department until we have solid evidence.
Like having them on video making the deal.
Exactly.
That happens, Taka and I will cuff him and call for backup immediately.
Sounds like a plan.
Into the breach.
I will go set this thing up.
[DRAMATIC MUSIC.]
[INDISTINCT CHATTER.]
Mr.
Dolan.
It's an honor.
Heard a lot about you.
And you are? The person who paid your bail.
Finally a live human being.
I'm getting tired of talking to that goddamn speaker box.
I got a lot of questions for you.
I can probably connect a few dots.
But I think I should clarify something.
I don't work for your employer.
Why don't we take a walk so I can explain? So exactly what have you heard about me? I know about your extraordinary abilities and the work you've been doing.
What work is that? Samuel Morrison Kumiko Matsuyama Nicholas Hull and the others.
Let's talk over here.
Who are you working for? NYPD? Woody Hammond? [SIGHS.]
No.
Then how do you know all that shit? I'm a dreamer, like you.
There's a group of us.
We've had our eye on you for some time.
What do you want? We believe that if we combine our abilities, we can have a positive impact on this screwed-up world, and we'd like you to join us.
Sorry, not interested.
I understand.
You're well paid.
Don't want to walk away from what appears to be a good thing.
But do you have any idea who you're working for? Tell me.
Taylor Bennett.
Ever hear of her? Name sounds familiar.
She's one of the most powerful venture capitalists on Wall Street.
Has a huge estate on Long Island.
But, of course, you've never been invited there.
In fact, she's never agreed to meet you face-to-face.
Am I right? Tell me, Tom does that sound like a relationship built on mutual trust and respect? Think about it.
Does she ever bother to explain why she wants you to carry out an assignment? That reporter, for instance.
Brent Jankowski Did she give you a reason why he was targeted? Does she think you're too stupid to understand? - I'm not stupid.
- Of course not.
You're incredibly talented.
We know that.
But does Bennett? Why don't you come with me? Give us a chance to explain exactly how we can help you.
I'm not walking away from the best job I've ever had based on some blue-sky promises from a stranger.
I'm disappointed to hear that, Tom.
But perhaps we can talk again in the not-too-distant future.
Wait.
How do I contact you? I don't even know your name.
It's Katrina, Katrina Boerg, and you can find me anytime in your dreams.
[DOOR OPENS.]
They've arrived.
- 16 minutes late.
- [DOOR CLOSES.]
[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC.]
Relax, my boy.
They wouldn't dare dream of harming us, at least not until they get our money.
Why would I harm a paying customer? We're not common criminals.
Common? No, I suppose not.
What, Dr.
Ginsburg, does that make you? My reasons for acquiring Tess and her son are pure.
Pure? I see.
Interesting.
Well, now that we've exchanged pleasantries, perhaps we should get down to business.
Agreed.
First, I'd like to see some proof that you actually have Tess and her son in your possession.
They are being kept in a secure location.
If you'll just give me a moment Yeah, they're here.
Well, they want to be sure we're not bullshitting them, so put her on.
Right.
Is that you, Tess? Who is this? It's lovely to hear your voice.
I've been looking forward to this conversation for a long time.
What do you want from us? Yes, I imagine you have lots of questions, especially since we shared that dream last night.
So it was you.
Actually, I only did half the work, my dear.
You have abilities you haven't begun to tap or understand.
But we will help you develop them soon enough.
By kidnapping me and my son? All will be revealed in due time.
Go to hell, you sick bastard! Hey, you okay? Yeah.
I will be once we finish this.
[INDISTINCT CHATTER.]
- Okay, bye.
- See you guys later.
Emily.
What are you doing here, Dad? - I thought you were in - Jail? No, they couldn't make it stick, just like I said.
I don't believe you.
You see me standing here, not in jail.
What don't you believe? I've done a lot of thinking about everything.
How'd you get all this money? I told you, I got a new job.
Doing what? You don't have any special skills.
I do now, and I've been working really hard at developing them Really? So what are they? What's the name of the company? Where's your office? Look, you're confused, scared.
It's understandable, but once you get to NYU - and gain a little perspective - I'm not going to NYU.
- What are you talking about? - They canceled my scholarship.
[DRAMATIC MUSIC.]
No, it must be some kind of mistake.
No.
The mistake was believing you in the first place.
You're a liar! Did you send me a fake email to make me think that I got it? Of course not.
Just give me a couple days.
- I'll fix this, peanut.
- Stop calling me that.
No one's taking that scholarship from you.
You'll see.
Okay? In the meantime, take this, buy some clothes Stay away from me! I never want to see you again! So, when they arrive, they're gonna want to see me.
How about if Woody shows you off from this spot? We'll be able to keep you covered from here.
Great.
Can't wait to look Ginsburg in the eyes and shake some answers out of him.
Yeah, okay, look, I've been thinking about that.
We won't need you at the site to make this work.
You can get all your answers once Ginsburg's behind bars.
Tess, listen to me it doesn't make sense to put you in harm's way just so you can have a moment of satisfaction.
If they don't see me, they won't step inside that warehouse.
I can tell them I'm afraid of an ambush.
I don't want them to steal the merchandise without paying for it.
Yeah, that could work.
They know Woody's a coward.
And greedy and amoral.
Thanks, guys.
That's They'll believe he wants to make the deal and that he's brought the merchandise, right? I'm going to be there.
I planned this.
I've got to see it through.
There are at least 50 ways this can blow up in our faces.
- They might get lucky.
- Bottom line is are you willing to lose James again? Let Bennett or Ginsburg get their hands on him? Of course not.
Then don't take that risk.
We don't need you there to bag him.
With everything we've got now, if they show up with payment, they're performing an overt act in furtherance of a class A felony human trafficking.
They're looking at 25 years for conspiracy in the second degree, minimum.
All we're gambling is ourselves, but if this goes south and takes you with it, James is on his own.
God damn it.
If only people were more like you, Brutus, my life would be so much easier.
[INHALES DEEPLY.]
Sweet dreams.
[GROWLS SOFTLY.]
[BRANCHES CRACK.]
[GROWLS.]
Who's there? [GASPS.]
[GRUNTS.]
[BREATHING SHAKILY.]
[BREATHING HEAVILY.]
We finally meet.
[EXHALES SHARPLY.]
What do you want? Why did you cancel my daughter's scholarship? I don't reward failure.
What failure? [SIGHS.]
Do I really need to spell it out? You promised you'd eliminate Woody Hammond, but you didn't.
And when the police are trying to pin murders on us, you violated your restraining order, giving them cause to arrest you.
You put everything I've worked for in jeopardy.
Those charges will never stick.
Let me set you straight.
You don't so much as break wind without me telling you to do so, and under no circumstances are you to see your daughter again.
You don't get to say what I do.
Yes, I do, Tom.
I own you.
Tread carefully.
Worse things could happen to your daughter than losing a scholarship.
Are you threatening me? Just stating a fact.
Now get out of my head and stay out.
- [DEVICE BEEPS.]
- Yes, Ms.
Bennett? We have an intruder.
[DOG BARKS.]
[DOG BARKING.]
Canine unit number 2, we have him on-site.
- Go to east gate! - We're pursuing! [DOG BARKING.]
- [GROANING IN PAIN.]
- [MEN SHOUTING.]
[CONTINUES GROANING.]
Canine's got him! Let's go! - [DOG BARKING.]
- [GRUNTING.]
Towards the east fence! - [BREATHING HEAVILY.]
- Call local for backup! Mom, who do you think would win in a fight between a Triceratops and a Stegosaurus? [DOOR OPENS.]
They're both vegetarians.
Why would they fight? [LAUGHS.]
'Cause they're dinosaurs.
Tess, Bill says everything's set at the exchange site.
All we need now are the buyers.
I better get going.
Hey, James.
Been a long time.
Do you remember me? Yeah.
You're the man who tried to take me away from my mother.
I know it looked like that, but that's not true, and I could've handled things a lot better.
I apologize for that, but, you know, I actually was trying to protect you.
Right.
Hey.
See you later, buddy.
Little man.
Burton? Mm-hmm? I love you.
[TRANQUIL MUSIC.]
[BURTON CHUCKLES.]
I know we all agreed to this plan, but it still feels strange.
How so? Playing it safe, when all of you guys are gonna be Listen, you You are one of the bravest people I've ever known.
It might be an odd thing to say, but despite all the horrors we've witnessed these past few weeks, I've never felt so happy.
[CHUCKLES.]
Yeah.
- Weird, right? - [BOTH CHUCKLE.]
Burton.
Yeah? This is insane.
We have no idea what's happening with them.
I am working on it.
How was James when you left him downstairs? Fine.
He's folding napkins with Ronnie for the dinner rush and debating who would win a fight between a T.
Rex and a saber-toothed tiger.
Could be going down right now.
Is that gonna work or not? Yes! All right, we are up and running.
Come and look.
There's no power in that building.
How did you Battery cameras are piggybacked onto a local hot spot.
I wish I could've put up a drone, but at least this way, we can see what's going on.
[CELL PHONE RINGING.]
Yes? We're outside.
Okay.
You see the open door to the left of the big tank? - Yeah.
- Come on in.
[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC.]
That's Ginsburg? Would have to be, right? He doesn't look anything like that in the dream world.
How does he look in the dream world? Younger, like the photo you showed us.
That's interesting.
[DRAMATIC MUSIC.]
- Taylor Bennett's not coming? - She is not.
- What's the problem? - Best to let her tell you.
[CELL PHONE CLICKING.]
[LINE TRILLING.]
- [SIGHS.]
- Hello, Woody dear.
Ah, couldn't help but notice that you're not here.
Oh, I have every confidence that you can handle the transaction, so I arranged to have my half of the payment delivered electronically.
And what about my half? Right here.
- Everything in order? - Yes.
Then I'll leave the rest of this in your capable hands.
As you can see, Mr.
Hammond, we've upheld our part of the bargain.
I'd like to see Tess and her son now, if you please.
Right this way.
They were reluctant to participate, so I had to secure them.
You have transportation to move them? Uh, your little minivan's not going to cut it.
Let us worry about the details.
Stay right where you are! Hands on your head! Surprise.
Stanislaus Ginsburg, Jeremy Connors, you're both arrested for human trafficking and conspiracy to commit kidnapping.
Turn around.
If it's any comfort, Taylor Bennett will soon join you in custody.
You look tired, officer.
Have you been getting enough sleep? What the hell? - What about her? - She's not a dreamer.
Leave her.
Gentlemen, follow me.
Yes? Miss Bennett, I am sorry, but we have yet to resolve the Dolan problem.
- What's the hang-up? - He hasn't surfaced.
We have operatives watching his apartment and tailing his ex-wife.
It's just a matter of time before we find and neutralize him.
Meanwhile, we've doubled perimeter security, and we'll continue sweeps of the neighborhood so that you may rest easy.
He won't get close enough to dream with you again.
That'll have to do, but I want Dolan out of play ASAP.
Of course.
Good night, Miss Bennett.
Thank you, Simon.
[DRAMATIC MUSIC.]
Alex.
Alex.
Alex.
You okay? What what's going on? You tell me.
We saw you start to handcuff Jeremy, and then everybody just stopped.
I don't remember anything after that.
Where is everyone? Where's Taka? [SIGHS.]
They all left with Ginsburg.
I don't understand.
It's looking like Ginsburg might be a little more powerful than we previously thought.
That's quite an understatement.
Where the hell is he taking them? I think I know who can tell us.
All things considered, it went quite satisfactory, no? I would hardly characterize the transaction as satisfactory.
Well, you got three powerful dreamers for the price of two.
And with Tess's protectors gone, at least it'll be easier to acquire her and James.
I'd be happy to help with that.
No need.
If I may be honest, I expected Tess to outwit you.
That she did it so easily indicates I should make other arrangements.
As you see fit.
Hmm.
[WOMAN SCREAMS.]
[WOMAN SCREAMING.]
[WOMAN SCREAMS.]
[WOMAN SCREAMING.]
[GLASS SHATTERING, PEOPLE STRUGGLING.]
Simon, help me! [GRUNTING.]
Stop! Stop! - Help me, Simon! - Okay, you bastard! [DOG GROWLING.]
[DOG BARKING.]
No! No! Aah! No! Aah! [LAUGHING.]
Subject William Boerg, post-session number 167.
Recurring archetypal dream of childhood memory with sister Katrina extended into a subconscious event convincing subject that his search for a dream connection with his lost sister is most likely futile Something he had often suspected dreaded, something he seemed to always have known deep down.
Her death was real.
[DRAMATIC MUSIC.]
But still, especially now that Ginsburg has resurfaced I'm having trouble understanding how Taylor Bennett fits into all of this.
[SIREN WAILING, TIRES SCREECHING.]
[INDISTINCT CHATTER OVER POLICE RADIO.]
[BREATHING HEAVILY.]
Is she manipulating the whole thing? And this crazy Shadowman, this Tom Dolan with Burton and Taka gone, will Tess and James be safe from him? Are any of us safe? Is the world safe? Subject has stumbled upon a notion that cannot be ignored.
[MELANCHOLY MUSIC.]
The question remains, in reference to this personal revelation Why now? Ah, sweet Katrina.
If, against odds, you are truly alive please come to me in a dream.
I miss you so much.
I would do anything to see you again.
[BREATHING HEAVILY.]
What have you done with them? That's for you to discover.
Oh, I will.
No matter how long it takes, how far I have to go, I won't stop until I find you! I wouldn't expect any less of you, my dear.
Who are you talking to, darling? Come and see who's come to visit us, my love.
Oh.
How wonderful to see you, sweetie.
Is this really Charlotte, or is she just another one of your constructs? Tess, I'm disappointed you can't recognize your own mother.
- You're not my mother.
- What nonsense.
Sabine told me how I got to Aeskyton.
It's true.
Biologically, I didn't give birth to you, but I raised you as my daughter.
Shut up! I am sick of your self-serving rationalizations.
[SCREAMING.]
And you [GRUNTING.]
If you harm Burton or the others you'll answer to me, 'cause I'm coming for you.
[DRAMATIC ROCK MUSIC.]
I always knew you had it in you.
We look forward to seeing you very soon.
Pleasant dreams.