Hudson & Rex (2019–…): Season 4, Episode 11 - Capital Punishment - full transcript

Tonight, there will be an award ceremony
of the nation's bravest citizens.

HAMILTON, ONTARIO

And we'll show you everything, including
exclusive interviews with the award winners.

Here's one of them. Let's say hello.

Come on, partner.

Furry ears suggest that this is
Officer Rex of the St. John's Police Department!

Hey, Rex, it's an honor! Can I have your paw?

What a great job you did.

Rex is the first K9 officer to enter the Hall of Heroes.

Along with his partner, Charlie Hudson.

Tell me, are you proud of him?



- You bet.
- Of course it is.

Who is Batman and who is Robin in your couple?

There's the answer.

Sorry. We need to escort
Detective Hudson and Rex inside.

- Sure, go ahead.
- Thank you.

Rex, how clever you are.

Thank you.

I helped as much as I could.

Trina Sharp, event coordinator.

That's very nice.

There were no problems at the hotel?

Yeah, but sleeping with him
in the same bed is quite an adventure.

Takes up the whole bed?

How did you know?



My puppy is the same way.

Even worse than my ex-husband.

Okay, it's time to take you inside.

The rest of the guests can't wait to meet.

Rex.

Hi.

Hudson and Rex.

HADSON

REX

Hudson and Rex.

HALL OF HEROES
AWARDING THE CANADIAN LEGENDS

Let's take a picture of all the guests together.

Great.

Stand close to each other.

There you go.

Hey, take it easy, you little bully.

Quiet, partner.

He looks at me strangely. Am I in trouble?

You tell me.

He has a threatening look.

Or not.

Well, he can be different.
That's why he's such a good partner.

Which one of you is the good cop and which one is the bad cop?

Great question.

We both seem to be good, don't you think?

Yes.

Smile, friends!

That's nice. Taking pictures?

Well, that's enough.

Great, thank you all.

On my last assignment, Rex would have come in handy.

Yes?

Sgt. Jerry Hoole.

Were you working undercover for the Black Mountaineers?

Caught red-handed.

It took a year and a half,
but we still decapitated the snake.

Even without Eddie Deakins, the Mountaineers can come back.

Why is that?

I've been reporting on extremists for years.

They don't die, just hibernate.

Believe me, without a strong leader.
"The Highlanders aren't a threat to anyone.

- Luke Broussard?
- That's me.

I read your material about the Highlanders. Great work.

It's nice to hear it from someone who has been among them.

But I wonder who your source is.

I can't say that.

I understand.

You're no slouch either, Hudson.

I've been following you two for a long time.

- Champagne?
- Where are we going to go.

Right.

It's always been interesting...

BASED ON THE SERIES "COMMISSAR REX"
BY PETER HAYEK AND PETER MOSER

How do you work with a dog?

It's just like with people. Only he lives
with me and he doesn't chip in for coffee.

And you tell him who to chase,
or does he realize it himself?

Sometimes we give him a trail,
but he's not a bad detective himself.

Able to find illegal substances.

What substances are we talking about? Drugs?

Yes, that too.

Cartridges, primers, different kinds of explosives.

Interesting! I would write an article about you.

SAINT JOHNS POLICE

Hi. The best boss in the world brought coffee.

Thank you.

You don't have to get so excited.

Sorry, I'm corresponding with Charlie.

He and Rex are at the reception, drinking champagne.

Champagne? It must be nice there.

I wouldn't mind a vacation myself.

I would be happy to sign your application,

if you present a comprehensible
a report on the Iris Cross case.

I don't know how else to explain the difference
between onion and garlic routing.

Onions and garlic, I see.

Did Charlie write anything else?

Thank you.

No, after I reminded him
that Rex was the first one to be awarded.

- Wow.
- That's a joke.

No, that's not what I mean.

CSIS reports,
that the ceremony is being actively discussed online.

Anything in particular?

A possible threat, whatever that means.

I'm sure they will be able to provide
security at the event.

Yep.

In that case, how about a beer tonight? What do you say?

Sure, I'd love to. How are you, Sarah?

I'm sorry, I can't.

Why?

Having dinner at a restaurant. The Loise.

- Wow!
- Aha.

With Michael.

Okay, have a good evening.

Thank you.

It's just the two of us now, isn't it, boss?

The day just keeps getting better and better.

Rex knows how to draw attention to himself.

With him, you're probably the most
St. John's most popular guy.

He knows how to make people like him.

And you must be a lone wolf?

I wouldn't say that. I have a pack.

Well, I mean, at work.

People. They are people.

I see.

So, what are you and Rex up to tomorrow?

Well, to be honest, I was planning on sitting all day
in my room all day, finish some work.

You're not much of a planner, Detective Hudson.

Do you have something to offer?

Let me buy you a drink and we'll discuss it.

The bar is free.

Play along with me. Let's go.

Done.

Just wondering,
why you don't talk about him.

Is there something wrong with him?

I haven't noticed anything like that yet, Jesse.

Then why? Are you afraid to introduce him to your friends?

My other friends are familiar with Michael.

Wow, really? And what are they saying about him?

That he is, of course, beautiful, but a little dumb.

Soon everyone will get tired of this joke.

Already sick of it, believe me.

What's going on here?

Jesse, this is Michael.

This is... Oh, hello!

Hi, Jesse. Sarah thinks the world of you.

- Wow, really?
- Yeah, why?

Oh, and by the way, I remember your testimony
in last year's extortion case.

Not every technician can
to get a message across to a jury in such a coherent way.

It helped us a lot.

That's good to hear. So you're a lawyer, huh?

Yes! Didn't Sarah say?

No, somehow there was no reason to.

And now you're wondering what else I'm hiding.

No. Not at all.

Okay, great.

Otherwise, I would have had to stick around and tell you everything.

But... We have to go, she hates being late.

I know better than that.

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

Okay. Bye, Jesse.

Yes, bye. Nice to meet you, Michael!

Likewise.

You could say I'm married to my job.

And your dog?

So is he, but we're on vacation, so...

That's good to hear, Detective Hudson.

Charlie.

Well, for that matter, Charlie,

I know what you mean. My job
can be stressful, too.

Really? About what?

It takes another glass to tell.

I'm not going anywhere.

Great. My treat.

There's a free bar.

Play along with me.

Rex? Where are you, buddy?

Rex?

Jerry, have you seen my partner?

No, a long time ago. What's the matter?

Is everything okay?

I can't find Rex.

I'm sure he's around here somewhere.

No, he always responds to the name.

Oh, my God!

Rex!

- Hey!
- Is he okay?

What happened here?

I don't know, he just came and fell.

Buddy!

Are you all right? Don't say anything. Hey.

Hey.

Come on.

Watch your head. Quiet, buddy.

There you go.

Hey. Rex.

He ate something.

No one saw what he ate?

He just started breathing heavily and collapsed.

I think he was poisoned.

You need to induce vomiting.

Or flush your stomach.

Break it up.

Open your mouth.

Sorry, buddy.

There you go.

Okay.

Take it easy, buddy. Relax.

Macadamia nuts.

Harmful to their nervous system.

Okay.

Hang in there, buddy.

Be patient for a while.

Hey.

Come on, buddy.

Come on.

Is everything okay?

Thank goodness.

Do you think he...?

Rex doesn't steal food.

- You mean...
- Someone poisoned him.

We didn't order nuts, I'll ask the supplier.

And I'll talk to the head of security.

Charlie, wait. Wait.

Why don't we get some fresh air?

We're leaving.

I understand that people are
are busy preparing for the ceremony.

As I said, because of the incident
at the reception, I want to make sure...

Hudson.

Detective Charlie Hudson, we've been over this.

Have security call me first thing in the morning.

There's something wrong here, isn't there?

Hi, Charlie.

Have you already forgiven me
for making jokes about Rex's award?

You can't wait. But we have bigger problems.

Hi.

I'm sorry, what's the problem?

Rex was poisoned, we had his stomach pumped.

Oh, no! What? Is he okay?

Did you have time to flush your stomach?

Yes.

Everything seems fine, we just came from the vet.

But I don't think it was an accident.

What makes you think that?

I don't know, I just have a bad feeling.

It may not be related, but Jesse
saw the CSIS warning about the ceremony.

Which one?

Something about online discussions, nothing concrete.

All right, I'll call security again, but if there's
Intelligence is involved, I don't think they'll tell me.

Listen... Thank you.

I hope I'm not disturbing you.

No, it's okay.

I'll call you tomorrow, Charlie.
Tell Rex I love him.

He heard.

HAMILTON

Thank you.

Hey, buddy.

What a handsome man you are.

I'm glad you're feeling better.

Do you hear that? I'm very glad.

What's up, world? I was really upset yesterday.

Of course. I understand.

It's good that you came.

I talked to the vendor. There were no nuts on the menu.

Then how did they get here?

I don't know yet, but we took
We took it very seriously.

And why aren't the guards calling me?

Probably because they double-check everything.

Turns out we have a new waiter.

What's his name? My team will check it out.

No, that's what our guards do.

He won't be here today.

- Kevin Dutcher.
- I'll talk to him.

No, Dutcher has nothing to do
to do with nuts. We're overprotecting ourselves.

I know that the DACS is monitoring
the event and I want a response from them.

Then ask.

I'm from Intelligence.

I tried to tell you yesterday.

But she didn't.

Rex got sick.

There were too many people around,
and I'm actually undercover.

What's going on?

I can't tell you the details,

But Rex's poisoning had nothing to do with it.

Are these your words or those of your superiors?

Both.

So it's just a coincidence,
that the new waiter

happened to be at the same event,

where was the K9 officer poisoned?

So far we have no reason to think otherwise.

I'm sorry, I have to take this.

I'll see you later. I'm listening.

Hi. Yes?

- Charlie!
- Joe.

How's Rex doing?

I'm fine, thank you. Do you know about this?

Yes, Sarah told me.

Do you think it has something to do with intelligence?

I was hoping you could help with that.

Of course, what's needed?

Check out Kevin Dutcher. He's a waiter,

he was removed from the event,
and Trina doesn't say why.

Trina?

A CSIS agent, her cover is the coordinator of the ceremony.

It looks like they're getting ready for something.

That's for sure. But why the secrecy?

Charlie, intelligence is notorious for its mistrust,
especially to municipal cops.

I see, then I won't trust them either.

I'll see what I can find out about her.

Good plan.

Look, I just looked it up.
Dutcher, and there's nothing special here.

It looks like he's local.

Jesse will check again when he gets here.

Thank you, Joe.

You don't have to thank me.
Anything happens to Rex and we're out of a job.

Thank you for always worrying about me.

Sarah!

Michael sounds like a great guy.

God, you're incorrigible.

Is that a compliment or an insult?

Jesse, you're too late.

- Well, then, so is she.
- Thank you.

- I mean, really.
- I talked to Charlie.

He needs help.

Find out everything you can about Kevin Dutcher.

Let's see who you are, Trina Sharp.

Trina.

I told you, I'll see you later.

It's later, so here I am.

May I come in?

Yes, of course.

How's it going after the call?

The call?

Oh, yeah. You just had to...

to discuss the details of the ceremony.

Right, you're the coordinator.
Can you tell me what's going on?

And you weren't kidding about Rex and the bed.

Trying to change the subject?

No, I just noticed how much
he takes up in your life.

Yep.

Is it hard to make new acquaintances?

Rex knows how to stay out of the way if necessary.

Really? How's that?

Don't try to distract me.

I don't know what you're talking about, Detective Hudson.

And I thought intelligence agents knew how to hide their emotions.

I'm undercover, don't forget.

How could I forget?

Now it's my turn to answer the phone.

Just a minute.

- Yes, Joe?
- We found something, Charlie.

What is it?

Dutcher has no criminal record, but he is sitting
on AitKan and other extremist forums.

Interesting.

And apparently was a member of the Highlanders.

You know who destroyed them, don't you?

Jerry Hoole.

Apparently, the Highlanders have not forgiven him.

And, most likely, he is their main target.

But then why would Dutcher poison Rex?

Maybe Rex suspected something.

Perhaps. I was yesterday...

a little distracted. I'll call you back.

Were you going to tell me that Dutcher is a Highlander?

"Highlanders?" I didn't know.

Come on.

My team found out about it, and intelligence doesn't know about it?

You don't give up that easily, do you?

No.

I didn't know Dutcher was connected to the Highlanders,

Until she pointed it out to her boss.

So he won't be here today,
because he's under arrest?

No.

He tried to kill Rex, will try to kill Hul.

- We don't know that.
- Are you kidding me?

Okay, look.

In fact, Dutcher is being followed for a different reason.

Intelligence doesn't want to risk arresting him...

For poisoning a dog?

So Dutcher is on the loose?

I don't like it either.

But you're a cop, you should know better.

We need to warn Hul.

Dutcher could be plotting
anything. Hul is in danger.

You're right.

Remind me of that when I get
fired for violating protocol.

Okay?

Come on, Rex.

Dutcher?

This is the first time I've heard of it.

Mr. Hoole, there is a possibility
that the remnants of the Highlanders are preparing an assassination attempt.

I spent a year and a half with these clowns.

Their leader is in jail, they're just pulling dust in their eyes.

Yesterday Dutcher tried to kill Rex. Is that dust?

With all due respect, Hudson, a dog eating
a cookie eaten by a dog is not evidence of an assassination attempt.

My partner was poisoned,

because he realized that Dutcher was up to something.

Be careful.

I can arrange a private delivery for you...

No. If we get scared, then they win.

I will not hide.

I will accept the award with honor tonight.

FOR HONOR AND VALOR

What now?

You have to convince the CSIS to arrest Dutcher.

I almost certainly can't.

Then all we have to do
to keep our eyes open and be on our guard.

Is that normal?

Yes, if he smells something. What did you find in there?

There's something in the van.

Wait, you can't, we have no grounds...

Rex doesn't think so.

Nothing out of the ordinary.

But he must have smelled something.

Are you sure about this?

I learned a long time ago to trust
Rex. If he thinks there's...

Hi, Dutcher.

Come here.

Did you earn that award?

Well done, partner.

You're not happy yet. It's not over yet.

Walk. Let's go.

Where do you keep Datcher?

In the back room, he'll soon be
to a safe house.

We looked around the area, nothing out of the ordinary.

I don't know, Dutcher took a big risk when he came back.

He has a plan, we have to figure out what it is.

Okay, Charlie. I understand that,
but trust me, Intelligence has it under control.

There was something in that van.

Come on, let me talk to him.

I'll see what I can find out.

Let's go together.

So we're a team now?

Yes.

Yes, Rex, you too. Follow me.

Let's go.

Guys, we need to talk to him.
to talk to him. Can you cover the exits?

What are you hiding in the van?

More poison? Weapon?

We know you're a Highlander.

Tell me what you're up to.

You can't get away with it.

Yeah. Your target is Jerry Hoole,
because he took down your gang?

"The Highlanders are stronger than ever.

Get your mutt out of here!

- Tell me what you're up to.
- I don't know what you mean.

All right, all right, keep him away!

Answer our questions, and I'll think about it.

Just put the chair down.

Okay. Okay, all right. Okay.

That's it, that's it. Just put it away.

Okay?

So, who took over the Highlanders?

I don't think he knows.

- I know a lot of things.
- Yeah, sure you do.

Doesn't even know the name of his ringleader.

I agree, buddy, we're just wasting our time.

You two get to know each other.
And by the way, Rex, he poisoned you.

No, wait!

They call him "M." That's all I know, I swear.

I'll talk to my boss.
Maybe he knows something about him.

My team will take care of it, too.

You don't trust intelligence?

Less than my team,
but you're growing in my eyes.

Rex.

Hey! What's the meaning of this?

This evening has come!

Six brave men will be honored
at the annual Hall of Heroes ceremony!

As I said yesterday, this is the first time in history
K9 officer has been honored...

Guys, here we go.

Yes, now. Just a minute.

Rex is a member of the St. John's police force...

We didn't learn much about the new Highlander leader.

I could only find a blurry
photo from their meeting in the spring.

No mention of "M."

Look, it's Rex!

Rex and his trainer Charlie Hudson
arrived from St. John's,

Newfoundland to receive the award.

Trainer.

Yeah, I guess we won't tell Charlie about that.

Hello, did Jesse find out anything?

Not yet, but we just
saw you on TV.

We wanted to tell you that we are very proud of you.

Thank you, Sarah.

How is Rex doing?

He had already come to his senses.

That's great. How about you?

It looked like it was going to be a rough day.

It's okay, I'm going to the ceremony.

Okay. Do you want to laugh?

The news called you the trainer of Rex.

Sometimes I think so myself.

All right, look, I gotta go.

Okay, no problem. Have fun out there tonight.

You both deserve it.

Okay. I'll talk to you later.

Wow.

You look wonderful.

And you...

You look like you're running late.

Can you come in for a minute? I won't be long.

Of course.

Hey, buddy.

I never knew how to tie them.

Let me do it.

Well,

Did your team find out anything about "M"?

Not yet.

The CSRB has nothing, either,

If you believe the boss.

You know,

you're doing a pretty good job
at your job, Detective Hudson.

Doing what I can.

We should probably get going.

Yes.

Rex.

Hey, buddy. Are you nervous?

And your partner is even bigger.

Look, you've never heard
of a man who calls himself...

"М"? While working with the Highlanders?

"М"?

That's what I said.

They're Highlanders, not Mi-6s.

Is that a no?

It means no.

I told you, without their leader Deakins.
they're no threat, believe me.

- It's time to take your seats.
- Of course it is.

Let's go.

Rex.

ACTIVATE

SYNCHRONIZATION

Welcome to Hamilton. It's time for
the annual Hall of Heroes ceremony!

Today we're going to award
six brave Canadians,

who have risked themselves
for the safety of society.

- Charlie?
- What?

The "M" seems to be in town.

We still don't know who he is,
but there was correspondence on Dutcher's computer.

We traced the IP
to an Internet café near here.

What was in the messages?

"M" wants to see revenge on the Highlanders first.

- So he's here.
- Yes.

I'll let my team know about it.

Jesse is a computer genius.
Maybe he can figure something out.

To the award!

First up is Sgt.
Jeremiah Hoole of the Lethbridge Police Department!

Greetings serzhanat Hula!

I don't want to repeat myself, but...

Do you have a bad feeling about this?

So do I. But we are a team.

Whatever happens, we can handle it.

To dignify Jeremiah Hula...

I hope you're right.

Thank you very much.

There are three Internet cafes
of the award ceremony are three Internet cafes.

I got camera footage from everyone,
but I need to know what to look for.

Charlie said the messages were sent
two days ago. That should help.

It will help, but not much.

They're outdated, that's true, but a lot of people
still go to Internet cafes. Not me.

It's not like we're in 2004.

I was there once when the Wi-Fi went down.

Okay, got it.

Look at the tapes, Jesse, focus.

I'll try to match the faces
from an old photo of a Highlander meeting, but...

We don't know if "M" was there, Jesse.

Exactly.

- Wow.
- What?

- What's the matter?
- I think it's him.

I found a picture of a guy wearing the same jacket,
he was coming out of the Gigabyte Cafe on Thursday.

Wait, pause it.

Look at your hand. What is it?

A birthmark?

Too clear for a birthmark.

I think it's a tattoo.

I'll bring it closer.

I think I've seen it somewhere.

Okay, Jesse. Pull up the photos
from last night's reception.

Now.

Next up is Luke Broussard, whose exposé of
"Highlanders" showed the Canadians,

that it's not just our neighbors to fight extremism
It's not just our neighbors to the south.

Let's give it up for Luke Broussard!

Luke Broussard!

Thank you so much for your amazing work.

Thank you.

Here.

This is Jerry Hoole.

He's being rewarded.

Yes, he put away the leader of the Highlanders,
so he could take his place.

What is it, Charlie?

Rex smells danger.

But Hoole has already been rewarded.

Move Hula to safety.

Somebody can't wait, can they?

It's not your turn, buddy.

Yeah, but he's a cop, a sergeant with a lot of awards.

That doesn't mean he's good, Jesse.

Okay, but if "M" is Hul, who is his target?

I don't know.

But we have to warn Charlie.

- Yes?
- Charlie?

Jaremaya Hul, he's the M.

Hul?

CHARGED

I'll call you back.

The bomb!

There's a bomb in the building, everybody out! Get out, quick!

Rex!

Rex!

Rex!

Trina, is Hul with you?

He's nowhere to be found. What's going on?

He's an "M!" Hul is an "M"!

"The Highlanders had no intention of attacking Hula.

Yes, Hul and the Highlanders want to attack
on a whistleblower journalist.

We need to find Broussard!

Hul, don't move!

Let him go. It's over.

No, I don't think so.

All I have to do is push a button.
and the dog will be blown to pieces!

And what will you do with Broussard?

The bomb was supposed to eliminate him,
but now we have to take him to his brothers.

Have a little fun.

Yes, Murray?

Give me the gun.

Okay, here's what we're going to do.

You're going to help us get out of the building,

and the mutt stays in one piece.

- You're nothing, Hul.
- And you're a dead man!

Run, run, run!

The bomb has detonated! I repeat,
there was an explosion, the bomb exploded!

Come on, get up.

It's okay.

Don't be afraid, my friend. You are alive.

Hey.

I know.

I know. You're good.

RENOWNED HEROES

Do you read the newspaper? Retro.

Yeah, I thought maybe we could cut out
a picture for Charlie and Rex.

What about "Don't let his ego get the better of him"?

He deserved it. Saved a couple hundred people.

Touché.

No, listen. This is the page we're going to frame.

DETECTIVE REX AND HIS TRAINER

T-shirts will print, postcards.

Look at this.

When will they be back?

Charlie asked for a few more days.

Did you extend Charlie's vacation?

It's not what you'd call a vacation, Jesse.

But it's still great, I guess.

Okay.

You're going on vacation, too,
if I see the report on Iris Cross.

I think I'm getting a call.

Did Charlie take a few more days? That doesn't sound like him.

Maybe he wants to see
sights.

RENOWNED HEROES

Thanks to the photo your technician found,

CSIS was able to identify the rest of the Highlander leaders.

They are now being arrested all over the country.

What's up with Hul?

A very long time awaits him.

We worked well together.

Yes. I agree.

So, are you going back to St. John's tomorrow?

Yeah. Duty calls.

We have all night.

It's true.