Covert Affairs (2010–2014): Season 2, Episode 8 - Welcome to the Occupation - full transcript
Delgado's ruthless, previously unknown eco-terrorist organization takes everyone hostage at a Mexico city energy conglomerate board meeting, including CIA undercover Megan Wilkons. They want to give an interview to a local cable station, so Annie has to interrupt mountaineering with Dr. Scott Weiss to pose as reporter, accompanied by Joan as producer and Ben as cameraman, while Jai gets his father Henry Wilcox to use his influence as US board member. Arthur only authorized an observation mission, but action becomes unavoidable.
You enjoying the view?
You were the one
who wanted to go first.
Pablo Delgado.
I'm running late
for a meeting.
Place your briefcase
on the counter.
Arms out to your side.
S?, se?ora.
AII right, everyone.
Thank you for coming in
on a Saturday.
We have a lot
to get through today.
So, if we just
stay focused,
maybe we can
get out of here
in time for dinner. Yeah?
Yeah.
Great.
AII right.
So, everybody,
if we can just look
at page 18
in the prospectus, please.
Because none of that stuff
is making any sense to me.
Please.
Excuse the interruption.
Well, what is this about?
Kindly hand over
your mobile devices
and IDs.
The building's Internet
is disconnected.
The elevator access
to this floor
is under our control.
And let us not forget,
we are armed.
Oh, jeez.
I see someone
has paid attention
to the safety seminar.
I'm sorry that
I had to get
physical with you.
I was just trying
to make a point.
Please, everyone,
back to your seats.
Come on, come on, come on.
I'm talking to you.
George AIIen Nicassio,
Senior Vice President.
How do you know my name?
Success is about paying
attention to detail.
And I have done
my research.
It's a pleasure to know
all of you for the first time
in person.
Frank. Mr. Fitzgerald.
Marvin. Megan.
Wow! Beautiful
power suit. Hmm?
I was wondering if
you would need this, Dale.
I filled the prescription
off your chart.
There is no
chance of escape.
Steel reinforced walls,
bulletproof windows.
Plus, your building security
has no idea this situation
is taking place.
Nor do the police.
Or anyone else,
for that matter.
Beautiful.
I have just emailed my demands
and proof of life
to your chairman.
Technology is good
for something.
Relax.
We'll be here
for a while.
I'm so glad
we did this, Annie.
Yeah. Wait until
we hit the top
of South Peak.
Actually, I don't know
if I can wait.
Just hold that thought.
Sure.
Mmm.
Take it. Take it.
Good morning.
Hey. Where are you?
Um... Hanging out.
Your presence has been
requested immediately.
Now?
Well, however
you want to interpret
the words "requested"
and "immediately".
AII right.
I'll see you soon.
Work emergency.
Don't be mad.
I am furious.
Rain check?
I'll take that
as a yes.
Yeah.
Another Saturday, Auggie?
I'm gonna consider my weekends
canceled from here on out.
Smart. Bad guys
don't take days off.
Sinister intentions
but an admirable work ethic.
Such dedication.
What's the emergency?
Hostage situation
in Mexico City.
The top floor
of the GG & E
corporate offices
has been taken over
by eco-terrorists.
Los Anarquistas
de la Tierra Directa.
Anarchists
of the Direct Earth?
I never heard of them.
Neither had anyone else
until this morning.
Fits the pattern for
a grass-roots organization.
Something big
out of the gate
to get noticed.
No such thing
as bad publicity.
There's over 8,000 abductions
in Mexico City a year.
Why is this one
on the DPD's radar?
One of the hostages is CIA.
Megan Wilkins is one of
our top covert operatives
in Central America.
She's spent
the past two years
in deep cover
as an oil executive
at GG & E.
Her NOC allows access
throughout the entire region.
Today, being an executive
at GG & E
has made her a target.
We got an 87-X
text message
from Megan this morning.
That was the
Iast communication
we've had from her.
Langley contacted GG & E
and we found out
about the hostage situation.
Is her cover blown?
We don't know.
That's why
they're sending you in.
Me? I never operated
a hostage situation.
Well, Joan asked
for you specifically.
That's not comforting.
How many hostages are there?
Tell us when you find out.
Your plane leaves in an hour.
Annie. You can do this.
Purely intelligence gathering.
Get inside,
you assess the threat.
There is a CIA Special Ops
team stationed
just outside the city limits.
They will be responsible
for extracting the hostages
once you get out safely.
We've got a two-hour window.
The plane ride will take
Ionger than the mission.
AII right.
What do we know so far?
The head of the A.D.T.D.
goes by the name Delgado.
No file on him.
And we have a file
on everyone.
Now, Delgado called
the head of the GG & E
Board of Trustees directly
to make his demands.
He wants to handle
everything in-house.
Here you go.
Still too slow.
The A.D.T.D. hasn't notified
the Mexican authorities.
And little do they know
the CIA would like
to keep it that way.
The more we contain,
the more we control.
Now, so far, Delgado
has only made two demands
of the GG & E Board.
First, he wants
83.5 million dollars
transferred to
a secure offshore account.
Once those payments
have been made,
he'll release the hostages.
What's the second demand?
- You coming?
What are you wearing?
I just came
from Seneca Rocks.
Oh.
You should put on a blouse.
And what about
the unnecessary risk?
Everything we do
involves risk.
It's my job
to evaluate all
Clandestine operations.
And it is my job
to execute them.
I am more than capable
of handling this myself.
No one is questioning
your abilities.
Yeah? Well, it sure
feels that way.
A little support
would be nice.
My support is unwavering.
Megan Wilkins is scheduled
to meet with
a high-value asset tonight.
If she doesn't make it,
years of hard work
goes down the drain.
You are too close
to this one.
Arthur, as my boss,
I appreciate your concern.
I assure you
the plan for this
will be effective.
As my husband,
know when to
get out of my way.
I'm doing this.
Where are you?
Pack your bags.
Did you wipe your feet?
Good morning to you, too.
Can I assume
you're up to speed
with the hostage situation
in Mexico City?
Did you read the article
by Liza Hearn this morning?
The woman must have
a thesaurus.
Who knew there were
so many different ways
to call Arthur a failure?
Focus. The A.D.T.D.
has requested an American
news crew from Eco-TV.
It's the perfect cover
for a CIA insertion crew.
Get to the point.
You're on the board
of GG & E.
Means you can help facilitate
getting a CIA team
inside the building.
Yet again, Arthur Campbell
needs me to save his ass.
The team is on its way
to the airport as we speak.
I see they're putting you
to good use down there.
Morning, Annie.
Joan.
You've been briefed?
Yeah. Auggie got me
up to speed.
He said our cover
will be as reporters?
A.D.T.D. has granted
a news team limited access.
A small, pliant,
tree-hugging cable outlet
is a great choice.
Makes them easier to control.
Earthly voice
for an earthly cause.
Here are your credentials
and mission dossier.
You should be an expert
on Gulf Gas & Electric
by the time we land.
Annie Walker,
foreign war correspondent.
I'll be your producer.
This is supposed to be
a three-man team.
Where is the cameraman?
Should be waiting
on the plane.
Arthur.
Hi, Annie.
Hi, Ben.
Listen, Annie.
I wanted...
To reach out?
Your handlers
urged against it.
But I didn't
get a chance to...
Say goodbye?
They moved you
without warning
in the hospital.
You keep finishing my...
Your sentences.
Yeah, I do.
Because I get it now.
This is all
part of the job.
You never know
when they're gonna
pull you away.
You're handling this
much better than I expected.
Then raise your expectations.
Annie Walker. Annie Walker,
foreign correspondent.
Born in Detroit, Michigan.
Mother Valerie,
Father Hugo.
Undergrad Stanford.
What?
Something's
different about you.
Family meeting.
I'd like to take
this opportunity to establish
a few ground rules.
First, regarding
the chain of command.
I'm on top of it.
Why are you
Iooking at me?
No cowboy crap, either.
We are not being sent
to rescue hostages.
This is strictly
reconnaissance.
We surveil,
establish proof of life,
evaluate the threat,
then report our findings
to Special Ops.
They'll handle
the extraction.
We go in clean.
No guns. There will not
be a single bullet fired
on this mission.
Are the hostage-takers
playing by the same rules?
If a weapon is found
on one of us, all of
our covers will be blown.
And I will not have
Meg's life put in danger.
Meg?
- Meg.
You... You're on
a first name basis?
We trained together
at the Farm.
She's a friend.
Hey.
Dr. Weiss.
What a pleasant surprise.
Please. Scott,
when I'm off the clock.
Annie left these.
I just wanted
to drop them off.
Where is she?
She had to work.
Well, at least we know
she treats everyone
in her life this way.
Right.
Dr. Weiss!
Oh! Look who it is!
Hey, princess.
Looks like somebody's
feeling better, then.
Will you come play
board games with us?
That is up to your mother.
Sure.
Board games it is.
Oh, my goodness!
Speedy Gonzales-es!
Let me get the door for you.
He grows on you.
Like a rash.
We've got two hours.
Get in, get out.
We're on the list.
That's a camera.
Welcome. I am so pleased
to see the board has
honored their agreement.
It provides faith
that the negotiations
will go smoothly.
Mr. Delgado, my name
is Joan Campbell.
I'm field producer for Eco-TV.
Feel free to set up
your cameras.
There will be no interview
until we see the physical
condition of all the hostages.
After the interview
has been recorded.
No hostages, no story.
Shark.
You are a shark.
My advice.
Don't show your teeth
unless you are willing
to take a bite.
Visual is up.
That doesn't help me.
Waiting on audio, Auggie.
Thank you.
I wouldn't do that.
No cowboy crap.
Audio up.
That's what I like to hear.
Status?
Yeah, we've got
eyes and ears
inside the building.
We should be
making contact with
the hostages any minute.
Can we interface
with them?
Well, no.
This is a one-way
communication device.
Ear buds were
too big of a risk.
Delgado is under
the impression that we're
recording this broadcast
to air after the situation
has been resolved.
I'm Annie Walker
with Eco-TV.
Is anyone hurt?
- No.
What's your name?
Frank.
Frank Sisma. I just...
It's okay, Frank. I got it.
George. George Nicassio.
I'm Senior VP Development.
This is my team here.
So, just let me know
if I can be of any help.
But obviously,
I'm a little bit more
Iimited than... Than usual.
That's my card.
Anyway, uh...
Thanks.
Okay. AII right.
What's your name?
Megan Wilkins.
Please, tell my Owen
I am okay.
I have not been harmed.
They've provided
food and water.
Play back Megan's answer
one more time, would you?
Please, tell my Owen
I am okay.
I have not been harmed.
They've provided
food and water.
The first sentence
is composed
of seven words.
We have seven hostages.
"I have not been harmed."
Five words.
Five enemy targets.
"Food and water."
Armed and dangerous.
Miss Walker.
You are a news reporter
for Eco-TV. Correct?
Yes.
I chose this news station
for good reason.
A like-minded voice.
A conscience.
A green agenda.
A network I watch
with some interest.
The funny thing is,
I just can't remember ever
seeing your face before.
Do you know
your weapons,
Miss Walker?
I know that's a gun
in my face.
A Colt revolver.
Made in the U.S.A.
Designed especially
for the Mexican War.
An American gun made
with Mexican silver.
A symbol of
American imperialism.
Back in the hand
of a Mexican.
Why did you ask
for a news crew?
More hostages?
Or was there some truth
you wanted reported?
Hmm.
Who are you?
Tell the truth.
You can call
my parents in Detroit.
I'm sure my mother
would love to talk
your ear off.
Let's end this charade
once and for all, shall we?
This is Annie Walker
reporting to you
from Liberty Pond,
where it's been
nearly a year since
the devastating oil spill.
Residents here
are still concerned
about the environmental...
Is that enough
to satisfy your paranoia?
...community
and the wildlife.
No.
You're not
a very good doctor.
Oh, is that a fact?
Okay, let's see
what you've got, cheater.
I can't believe
all my medical training
has failed me
when it matters most.
I'm just glad Annie's
not here to see me
crash and burn like this.
Are you and Aunt Annie
going to get married?
Oh, that's rude.
Are you?
I'm sorry.
I'm just happy
that she's happy.
She told you she's happy?
Well, she's not spending
all her time at work.
She's got
the kind of schedule I used
to have as an intern.
Who knew working
at a museum would be
so demanding?
Hey.
Okay? Bye.
Miss Walker.
A moment, please.
Mr. Delgado?
Is there anything I can do
to make you more comfortable
before this interview begins?
No. I'm fine, thank you.
On second thought,
you could let the hostages
use the bathroom.
The women. Three minutes.
Guard the door.
Don't overplay your hand
with Delgado.
He's a live wire.
Meg.
Joanie.
What are you doing here?
When I woke up
in that hospital bed,
who was there by my side?
The guy guarding the door
has a tattoo on his forearm.
It's prison ink.
Definitely gang related.
Right. So, not your
typical eco-terrorist.
So, this is how you
spend your weekends.
Trolling for
potential sources?
Jai Wilcox.
You have information
worth sharing,
or is this your way
of flirting?
Well, for what it's worth,
I know you came
to visit my father
this morning.
This is hardly the place
to discuss business.
Don't keep me waiting.
Henry Wilcox.
To what do I owe
the displeasure?
Always happy
to be of service
to this great agency.
You're welcome.
What do you want, Henry?
Came to let you know
GG & E has expedited
the money transfer.
Hostage insurance is
designed to work quickly.
You came
all the way here
to tell me that?
I know you're old,
but this computer thing?
It's worth checking out.
Can't watch you squirm
with an email.
Is that really
why you're here?
Mexico City has
its own set of rules.
There is no quid pro quo.
The money's going through,
but that doesn't
guarantee anything.
I've taken precautions.
One of our top
operatives is in place.
I heard. Your cowboy,
Ben Mercer.
I'm talking about Joan.
Any updates?
Some chatter
started to come in.
The other networks
are wondering why
Eco-TV is down in Mexico.
It's only a matter of time
before this story
blows wide open.
The 83.5 million
will be transferred
any minute.
Turns out Delgado
is as savvy
as he is greedy.
Came in just under
GG & E's insurance cap.
He knew they'd cave.
Yeah.
Which means he has got
access to proprietary
company information.
Has the interview started?
Momentarily.
I need to talk to Joan.
There's no way
to get through to them.
You okay?
Been better.
Well, this time tomorrow,
we can be beachside
in Belize.
Sounds nice.
Yeah.
Here are the questions
you will ask me.
Mr. Delgado, a reporter
writes her own questions.
Only those questions.
Mr. Delgado, please tell us
about your organization.
We only look
to protect our homeland
from the oil companies
who poison our air,
our water, and our soil.
Most
eco-friendly organizations
are non-violent.
Why did you find
these aggressive
tactics necessary?
These petroleum executives
are the real terrorists.
Our government is in bed
with the Americans.
It is up to us
to protect our country.
Inaction is no longer
an option.
I call for reparations
to the 3,000 farmers
whose land was stolen
to make way
for the pipelines.
Wait. Don't... Don't you
want to make a statement
about your organization?
People should think of
Los Anarquistas
de la Tierra Directa
as a friend to Mexico.
Holding seven innocent people
at gunpoint is not friendly.
Enough.
And these don't seem
Iike the kind of guys
who are interested
in saving the planet.
This interview is over.
Already giving up
on your environmental agenda?
What the hell
is she doing?
I'm sure Annie
has a reason.
At least answer
one question.
She's breaking protocol.
She's antagonizing
the gunman.
Trust that
your operative
has a plan.
We had a plan.
They're behind schedule.
They should be
walking out that door.
GG & E has the best
safety record of any
oil company in this area.
Why did you pick it?
Escort them
out of here. Now.
You think you're so smart.
Throw them
in the room
with the others.
Annie?
We have to get close
to the hostages.
Delgado has no intention
of letting them
out of here alive.
Kill them all
once my jet
has taken off.
Okay.
I'll text you.
Almost forgot.
My insurance plan.
You. Let's go.
Wait. Wait, wait,
wait, wait, wait, wait.
Just... Just take me.
Okay? It's...
It's my company.
Commendable.
But stupid.
Sorry.
No, you were right.
Delgado was
completely preoccupied
during that interview.
Such attention to detail,
and then, distant
when it mattered most.
It didn't make sense.
This is not about
a political message.
It certainly
explains his thugs.
He's not in charge.
Someone else is pulling
the strings.
Let's figure
a way out of here.
Ben. You're up.
What did you
sneak in here?
You really think
I didn't notice?
What's happening in there?
There's no way to tell.
We just have to sit tight.
That's not much
of a solution, Auggie.
Our only option.
Not an easy thing to do
when your wife
is in harm's way.
I could call in
the Special Ops team.
Their presence will
just put the hostages
in more danger.
Then, trust your wife,
Arthur. Joan is one of
the best that we have.
And she's trained
to get through this.
Right.
We have to stop Delgado.
There are four
armed guards
outside the door.
So, we split up
into two teams
and flank them.
Okay. How do we
get behind them?
We're trapped in here.
This will shatter
even the thickest
industrial glass.
The guards will hear it.
We can handle them
until you get in position.
But for how long?
It's over 30 floors
to the ground.
That's why we're
gonna go to the roof.
Everybody is gonna
need to get down.
Yeah.
- Right now.
Everybody,
under the table.
Thanks.
Grab those ropes.
I'll take out the elevator.
Okay.
Looks like we're
taking the stairs.
Okay.
Okay.
This way. Okay. Come on.
Go, go, go.
Okay, everybody out.
Let's go.
Okay. Good work, Joanie.
Stop Delgado.
We'll get everyone
out of here. Go.
Thank you.
Thank you so much.
I just...
I thought I was dead.
Yeah.
Gun!
Not a single bullet.
Joan will be proud.
I guess we know
who hired Delgado.
Well, Meg, that was
the second worst trip
we've ever had together.
The second?
Belgrade?
Right. Yeah, I blocked
that night out.
Must feel good
to be back
in the field again.
The main thing
is we got you out.
And you're gonna
make your meet.
No. The main thing is
you came for me, Joan.
Thanks.
The Agency pays?
Courtesy two week
decompression breaks
after hostile situations.
We could use it.
Flight to Placencia
Ieaves in one hour.
A quiet cabin
on the beach.
Kite-surfing,
six foot swells
on Glover's Reef.
Could catch up
on some reading.
Cave diving on the Sibun.
I think I'll pass.
Next time.
Goodbyes are overrated.
But I'm glad
we got one this time.
I was right.
There is something
different about you.
Maybe so.
I just got off
the phone with Auggie.
George Nicassio
admitted everything
to the local authorities.
The eco-terrorism
was just a front.
Nicassio knew
GG & E protocol
for hostage situations.
Delgado did his part
for a share of the 80-plus.
Delgado and his men?
They're gonna get
more prison tattoos.
Where did Meg go?
She's on her next mission.
Already? I can't believe
she can go back
out into the field
after all that
happened today.
There are two kinds
of operatives.
One that is needed
in the field.
And one that needs the field.
You have to decide
which kind
you're going to be.
Annie.
Have a seat.
I didn't know
you had it in you, Son.
I've been saving
these Cubans for
a special occasion.
Do you know
what the definition
of treason is?
Tread carefully.
Leaking confidential
information to Liza Hearn.
Now, there's a legacy
to be proud of.
For you, as well.
We share two
important things.
D.N.A. and a last name.
So, if I go down,
you go down.
Or you can listen
to what I have to say.
I'm not sorry.
Sending Ben
was the right call.
Arthur.
Hold on.
I wrote something.
Joan, I will never
Iet you go into
danger alone.
You are my wife.
It is my job
to keep you safe.
I love you.
Uh... I wasn't finished.
Arthur.
I made dinner
just in case
the note thing didn't work.
You cooked?
No, I had it delivered.
But I tipped the kid
very generously.
Mmm.
Just out of principle.
That does
sound pretty boring.
Yeah. Spending
the whole day
in a conference room
around a table
with executives.
It's working you too hard.
It's all part of the job.
You were the one
who wanted to go first.
Pablo Delgado.
I'm running late
for a meeting.
Place your briefcase
on the counter.
Arms out to your side.
S?, se?ora.
AII right, everyone.
Thank you for coming in
on a Saturday.
We have a lot
to get through today.
So, if we just
stay focused,
maybe we can
get out of here
in time for dinner. Yeah?
Yeah.
Great.
AII right.
So, everybody,
if we can just look
at page 18
in the prospectus, please.
Because none of that stuff
is making any sense to me.
Please.
Excuse the interruption.
Well, what is this about?
Kindly hand over
your mobile devices
and IDs.
The building's Internet
is disconnected.
The elevator access
to this floor
is under our control.
And let us not forget,
we are armed.
Oh, jeez.
I see someone
has paid attention
to the safety seminar.
I'm sorry that
I had to get
physical with you.
I was just trying
to make a point.
Please, everyone,
back to your seats.
Come on, come on, come on.
I'm talking to you.
George AIIen Nicassio,
Senior Vice President.
How do you know my name?
Success is about paying
attention to detail.
And I have done
my research.
It's a pleasure to know
all of you for the first time
in person.
Frank. Mr. Fitzgerald.
Marvin. Megan.
Wow! Beautiful
power suit. Hmm?
I was wondering if
you would need this, Dale.
I filled the prescription
off your chart.
There is no
chance of escape.
Steel reinforced walls,
bulletproof windows.
Plus, your building security
has no idea this situation
is taking place.
Nor do the police.
Or anyone else,
for that matter.
Beautiful.
I have just emailed my demands
and proof of life
to your chairman.
Technology is good
for something.
Relax.
We'll be here
for a while.
I'm so glad
we did this, Annie.
Yeah. Wait until
we hit the top
of South Peak.
Actually, I don't know
if I can wait.
Just hold that thought.
Sure.
Mmm.
Take it. Take it.
Good morning.
Hey. Where are you?
Um... Hanging out.
Your presence has been
requested immediately.
Now?
Well, however
you want to interpret
the words "requested"
and "immediately".
AII right.
I'll see you soon.
Work emergency.
Don't be mad.
I am furious.
Rain check?
I'll take that
as a yes.
Yeah.
Another Saturday, Auggie?
I'm gonna consider my weekends
canceled from here on out.
Smart. Bad guys
don't take days off.
Sinister intentions
but an admirable work ethic.
Such dedication.
What's the emergency?
Hostage situation
in Mexico City.
The top floor
of the GG & E
corporate offices
has been taken over
by eco-terrorists.
Los Anarquistas
de la Tierra Directa.
Anarchists
of the Direct Earth?
I never heard of them.
Neither had anyone else
until this morning.
Fits the pattern for
a grass-roots organization.
Something big
out of the gate
to get noticed.
No such thing
as bad publicity.
There's over 8,000 abductions
in Mexico City a year.
Why is this one
on the DPD's radar?
One of the hostages is CIA.
Megan Wilkins is one of
our top covert operatives
in Central America.
She's spent
the past two years
in deep cover
as an oil executive
at GG & E.
Her NOC allows access
throughout the entire region.
Today, being an executive
at GG & E
has made her a target.
We got an 87-X
text message
from Megan this morning.
That was the
Iast communication
we've had from her.
Langley contacted GG & E
and we found out
about the hostage situation.
Is her cover blown?
We don't know.
That's why
they're sending you in.
Me? I never operated
a hostage situation.
Well, Joan asked
for you specifically.
That's not comforting.
How many hostages are there?
Tell us when you find out.
Your plane leaves in an hour.
Annie. You can do this.
Purely intelligence gathering.
Get inside,
you assess the threat.
There is a CIA Special Ops
team stationed
just outside the city limits.
They will be responsible
for extracting the hostages
once you get out safely.
We've got a two-hour window.
The plane ride will take
Ionger than the mission.
AII right.
What do we know so far?
The head of the A.D.T.D.
goes by the name Delgado.
No file on him.
And we have a file
on everyone.
Now, Delgado called
the head of the GG & E
Board of Trustees directly
to make his demands.
He wants to handle
everything in-house.
Here you go.
Still too slow.
The A.D.T.D. hasn't notified
the Mexican authorities.
And little do they know
the CIA would like
to keep it that way.
The more we contain,
the more we control.
Now, so far, Delgado
has only made two demands
of the GG & E Board.
First, he wants
83.5 million dollars
transferred to
a secure offshore account.
Once those payments
have been made,
he'll release the hostages.
What's the second demand?
- You coming?
What are you wearing?
I just came
from Seneca Rocks.
Oh.
You should put on a blouse.
And what about
the unnecessary risk?
Everything we do
involves risk.
It's my job
to evaluate all
Clandestine operations.
And it is my job
to execute them.
I am more than capable
of handling this myself.
No one is questioning
your abilities.
Yeah? Well, it sure
feels that way.
A little support
would be nice.
My support is unwavering.
Megan Wilkins is scheduled
to meet with
a high-value asset tonight.
If she doesn't make it,
years of hard work
goes down the drain.
You are too close
to this one.
Arthur, as my boss,
I appreciate your concern.
I assure you
the plan for this
will be effective.
As my husband,
know when to
get out of my way.
I'm doing this.
Where are you?
Pack your bags.
Did you wipe your feet?
Good morning to you, too.
Can I assume
you're up to speed
with the hostage situation
in Mexico City?
Did you read the article
by Liza Hearn this morning?
The woman must have
a thesaurus.
Who knew there were
so many different ways
to call Arthur a failure?
Focus. The A.D.T.D.
has requested an American
news crew from Eco-TV.
It's the perfect cover
for a CIA insertion crew.
Get to the point.
You're on the board
of GG & E.
Means you can help facilitate
getting a CIA team
inside the building.
Yet again, Arthur Campbell
needs me to save his ass.
The team is on its way
to the airport as we speak.
I see they're putting you
to good use down there.
Morning, Annie.
Joan.
You've been briefed?
Yeah. Auggie got me
up to speed.
He said our cover
will be as reporters?
A.D.T.D. has granted
a news team limited access.
A small, pliant,
tree-hugging cable outlet
is a great choice.
Makes them easier to control.
Earthly voice
for an earthly cause.
Here are your credentials
and mission dossier.
You should be an expert
on Gulf Gas & Electric
by the time we land.
Annie Walker,
foreign war correspondent.
I'll be your producer.
This is supposed to be
a three-man team.
Where is the cameraman?
Should be waiting
on the plane.
Arthur.
Hi, Annie.
Hi, Ben.
Listen, Annie.
I wanted...
To reach out?
Your handlers
urged against it.
But I didn't
get a chance to...
Say goodbye?
They moved you
without warning
in the hospital.
You keep finishing my...
Your sentences.
Yeah, I do.
Because I get it now.
This is all
part of the job.
You never know
when they're gonna
pull you away.
You're handling this
much better than I expected.
Then raise your expectations.
Annie Walker. Annie Walker,
foreign correspondent.
Born in Detroit, Michigan.
Mother Valerie,
Father Hugo.
Undergrad Stanford.
What?
Something's
different about you.
Family meeting.
I'd like to take
this opportunity to establish
a few ground rules.
First, regarding
the chain of command.
I'm on top of it.
Why are you
Iooking at me?
No cowboy crap, either.
We are not being sent
to rescue hostages.
This is strictly
reconnaissance.
We surveil,
establish proof of life,
evaluate the threat,
then report our findings
to Special Ops.
They'll handle
the extraction.
We go in clean.
No guns. There will not
be a single bullet fired
on this mission.
Are the hostage-takers
playing by the same rules?
If a weapon is found
on one of us, all of
our covers will be blown.
And I will not have
Meg's life put in danger.
Meg?
- Meg.
You... You're on
a first name basis?
We trained together
at the Farm.
She's a friend.
Hey.
Dr. Weiss.
What a pleasant surprise.
Please. Scott,
when I'm off the clock.
Annie left these.
I just wanted
to drop them off.
Where is she?
She had to work.
Well, at least we know
she treats everyone
in her life this way.
Right.
Dr. Weiss!
Oh! Look who it is!
Hey, princess.
Looks like somebody's
feeling better, then.
Will you come play
board games with us?
That is up to your mother.
Sure.
Board games it is.
Oh, my goodness!
Speedy Gonzales-es!
Let me get the door for you.
He grows on you.
Like a rash.
We've got two hours.
Get in, get out.
We're on the list.
That's a camera.
Welcome. I am so pleased
to see the board has
honored their agreement.
It provides faith
that the negotiations
will go smoothly.
Mr. Delgado, my name
is Joan Campbell.
I'm field producer for Eco-TV.
Feel free to set up
your cameras.
There will be no interview
until we see the physical
condition of all the hostages.
After the interview
has been recorded.
No hostages, no story.
Shark.
You are a shark.
My advice.
Don't show your teeth
unless you are willing
to take a bite.
Visual is up.
That doesn't help me.
Waiting on audio, Auggie.
Thank you.
I wouldn't do that.
No cowboy crap.
Audio up.
That's what I like to hear.
Status?
Yeah, we've got
eyes and ears
inside the building.
We should be
making contact with
the hostages any minute.
Can we interface
with them?
Well, no.
This is a one-way
communication device.
Ear buds were
too big of a risk.
Delgado is under
the impression that we're
recording this broadcast
to air after the situation
has been resolved.
I'm Annie Walker
with Eco-TV.
Is anyone hurt?
- No.
What's your name?
Frank.
Frank Sisma. I just...
It's okay, Frank. I got it.
George. George Nicassio.
I'm Senior VP Development.
This is my team here.
So, just let me know
if I can be of any help.
But obviously,
I'm a little bit more
Iimited than... Than usual.
That's my card.
Anyway, uh...
Thanks.
Okay. AII right.
What's your name?
Megan Wilkins.
Please, tell my Owen
I am okay.
I have not been harmed.
They've provided
food and water.
Play back Megan's answer
one more time, would you?
Please, tell my Owen
I am okay.
I have not been harmed.
They've provided
food and water.
The first sentence
is composed
of seven words.
We have seven hostages.
"I have not been harmed."
Five words.
Five enemy targets.
"Food and water."
Armed and dangerous.
Miss Walker.
You are a news reporter
for Eco-TV. Correct?
Yes.
I chose this news station
for good reason.
A like-minded voice.
A conscience.
A green agenda.
A network I watch
with some interest.
The funny thing is,
I just can't remember ever
seeing your face before.
Do you know
your weapons,
Miss Walker?
I know that's a gun
in my face.
A Colt revolver.
Made in the U.S.A.
Designed especially
for the Mexican War.
An American gun made
with Mexican silver.
A symbol of
American imperialism.
Back in the hand
of a Mexican.
Why did you ask
for a news crew?
More hostages?
Or was there some truth
you wanted reported?
Hmm.
Who are you?
Tell the truth.
You can call
my parents in Detroit.
I'm sure my mother
would love to talk
your ear off.
Let's end this charade
once and for all, shall we?
This is Annie Walker
reporting to you
from Liberty Pond,
where it's been
nearly a year since
the devastating oil spill.
Residents here
are still concerned
about the environmental...
Is that enough
to satisfy your paranoia?
...community
and the wildlife.
No.
You're not
a very good doctor.
Oh, is that a fact?
Okay, let's see
what you've got, cheater.
I can't believe
all my medical training
has failed me
when it matters most.
I'm just glad Annie's
not here to see me
crash and burn like this.
Are you and Aunt Annie
going to get married?
Oh, that's rude.
Are you?
I'm sorry.
I'm just happy
that she's happy.
She told you she's happy?
Well, she's not spending
all her time at work.
She's got
the kind of schedule I used
to have as an intern.
Who knew working
at a museum would be
so demanding?
Hey.
Okay? Bye.
Miss Walker.
A moment, please.
Mr. Delgado?
Is there anything I can do
to make you more comfortable
before this interview begins?
No. I'm fine, thank you.
On second thought,
you could let the hostages
use the bathroom.
The women. Three minutes.
Guard the door.
Don't overplay your hand
with Delgado.
He's a live wire.
Meg.
Joanie.
What are you doing here?
When I woke up
in that hospital bed,
who was there by my side?
The guy guarding the door
has a tattoo on his forearm.
It's prison ink.
Definitely gang related.
Right. So, not your
typical eco-terrorist.
So, this is how you
spend your weekends.
Trolling for
potential sources?
Jai Wilcox.
You have information
worth sharing,
or is this your way
of flirting?
Well, for what it's worth,
I know you came
to visit my father
this morning.
This is hardly the place
to discuss business.
Don't keep me waiting.
Henry Wilcox.
To what do I owe
the displeasure?
Always happy
to be of service
to this great agency.
You're welcome.
What do you want, Henry?
Came to let you know
GG & E has expedited
the money transfer.
Hostage insurance is
designed to work quickly.
You came
all the way here
to tell me that?
I know you're old,
but this computer thing?
It's worth checking out.
Can't watch you squirm
with an email.
Is that really
why you're here?
Mexico City has
its own set of rules.
There is no quid pro quo.
The money's going through,
but that doesn't
guarantee anything.
I've taken precautions.
One of our top
operatives is in place.
I heard. Your cowboy,
Ben Mercer.
I'm talking about Joan.
Any updates?
Some chatter
started to come in.
The other networks
are wondering why
Eco-TV is down in Mexico.
It's only a matter of time
before this story
blows wide open.
The 83.5 million
will be transferred
any minute.
Turns out Delgado
is as savvy
as he is greedy.
Came in just under
GG & E's insurance cap.
He knew they'd cave.
Yeah.
Which means he has got
access to proprietary
company information.
Has the interview started?
Momentarily.
I need to talk to Joan.
There's no way
to get through to them.
You okay?
Been better.
Well, this time tomorrow,
we can be beachside
in Belize.
Sounds nice.
Yeah.
Here are the questions
you will ask me.
Mr. Delgado, a reporter
writes her own questions.
Only those questions.
Mr. Delgado, please tell us
about your organization.
We only look
to protect our homeland
from the oil companies
who poison our air,
our water, and our soil.
Most
eco-friendly organizations
are non-violent.
Why did you find
these aggressive
tactics necessary?
These petroleum executives
are the real terrorists.
Our government is in bed
with the Americans.
It is up to us
to protect our country.
Inaction is no longer
an option.
I call for reparations
to the 3,000 farmers
whose land was stolen
to make way
for the pipelines.
Wait. Don't... Don't you
want to make a statement
about your organization?
People should think of
Los Anarquistas
de la Tierra Directa
as a friend to Mexico.
Holding seven innocent people
at gunpoint is not friendly.
Enough.
And these don't seem
Iike the kind of guys
who are interested
in saving the planet.
This interview is over.
Already giving up
on your environmental agenda?
What the hell
is she doing?
I'm sure Annie
has a reason.
At least answer
one question.
She's breaking protocol.
She's antagonizing
the gunman.
Trust that
your operative
has a plan.
We had a plan.
They're behind schedule.
They should be
walking out that door.
GG & E has the best
safety record of any
oil company in this area.
Why did you pick it?
Escort them
out of here. Now.
You think you're so smart.
Throw them
in the room
with the others.
Annie?
We have to get close
to the hostages.
Delgado has no intention
of letting them
out of here alive.
Kill them all
once my jet
has taken off.
Okay.
I'll text you.
Almost forgot.
My insurance plan.
You. Let's go.
Wait. Wait, wait,
wait, wait, wait, wait.
Just... Just take me.
Okay? It's...
It's my company.
Commendable.
But stupid.
Sorry.
No, you were right.
Delgado was
completely preoccupied
during that interview.
Such attention to detail,
and then, distant
when it mattered most.
It didn't make sense.
This is not about
a political message.
It certainly
explains his thugs.
He's not in charge.
Someone else is pulling
the strings.
Let's figure
a way out of here.
Ben. You're up.
What did you
sneak in here?
You really think
I didn't notice?
What's happening in there?
There's no way to tell.
We just have to sit tight.
That's not much
of a solution, Auggie.
Our only option.
Not an easy thing to do
when your wife
is in harm's way.
I could call in
the Special Ops team.
Their presence will
just put the hostages
in more danger.
Then, trust your wife,
Arthur. Joan is one of
the best that we have.
And she's trained
to get through this.
Right.
We have to stop Delgado.
There are four
armed guards
outside the door.
So, we split up
into two teams
and flank them.
Okay. How do we
get behind them?
We're trapped in here.
This will shatter
even the thickest
industrial glass.
The guards will hear it.
We can handle them
until you get in position.
But for how long?
It's over 30 floors
to the ground.
That's why we're
gonna go to the roof.
Everybody is gonna
need to get down.
Yeah.
- Right now.
Everybody,
under the table.
Thanks.
Grab those ropes.
I'll take out the elevator.
Okay.
Looks like we're
taking the stairs.
Okay.
Okay.
This way. Okay. Come on.
Go, go, go.
Okay, everybody out.
Let's go.
Okay. Good work, Joanie.
Stop Delgado.
We'll get everyone
out of here. Go.
Thank you.
Thank you so much.
I just...
I thought I was dead.
Yeah.
Gun!
Not a single bullet.
Joan will be proud.
I guess we know
who hired Delgado.
Well, Meg, that was
the second worst trip
we've ever had together.
The second?
Belgrade?
Right. Yeah, I blocked
that night out.
Must feel good
to be back
in the field again.
The main thing
is we got you out.
And you're gonna
make your meet.
No. The main thing is
you came for me, Joan.
Thanks.
The Agency pays?
Courtesy two week
decompression breaks
after hostile situations.
We could use it.
Flight to Placencia
Ieaves in one hour.
A quiet cabin
on the beach.
Kite-surfing,
six foot swells
on Glover's Reef.
Could catch up
on some reading.
Cave diving on the Sibun.
I think I'll pass.
Next time.
Goodbyes are overrated.
But I'm glad
we got one this time.
I was right.
There is something
different about you.
Maybe so.
I just got off
the phone with Auggie.
George Nicassio
admitted everything
to the local authorities.
The eco-terrorism
was just a front.
Nicassio knew
GG & E protocol
for hostage situations.
Delgado did his part
for a share of the 80-plus.
Delgado and his men?
They're gonna get
more prison tattoos.
Where did Meg go?
She's on her next mission.
Already? I can't believe
she can go back
out into the field
after all that
happened today.
There are two kinds
of operatives.
One that is needed
in the field.
And one that needs the field.
You have to decide
which kind
you're going to be.
Annie.
Have a seat.
I didn't know
you had it in you, Son.
I've been saving
these Cubans for
a special occasion.
Do you know
what the definition
of treason is?
Tread carefully.
Leaking confidential
information to Liza Hearn.
Now, there's a legacy
to be proud of.
For you, as well.
We share two
important things.
D.N.A. and a last name.
So, if I go down,
you go down.
Or you can listen
to what I have to say.
I'm not sorry.
Sending Ben
was the right call.
Arthur.
Hold on.
I wrote something.
Joan, I will never
Iet you go into
danger alone.
You are my wife.
It is my job
to keep you safe.
I love you.
Uh... I wasn't finished.
Arthur.
I made dinner
just in case
the note thing didn't work.
You cooked?
No, I had it delivered.
But I tipped the kid
very generously.
Mmm.
Just out of principle.
That does
sound pretty boring.
Yeah. Spending
the whole day
in a conference room
around a table
with executives.
It's working you too hard.
It's all part of the job.