Persons Unknown (2010–…): Season 1, Episode 10 - Identity - full transcript

Prei-I don't know
on "perswho you people are.

Come on, man,
don't leave me like this.

Ugh!

The rest of the guests are
organizing a lynching party.

We're gonna die.
Keep running!

"janet."
I knew her?

Very well.

Are you really
doing all this for megan

Or are you still in love
with your ex-wife?

No! Joe!

I'm sending you
into the town.



That's weird.
Very weird.

What is this place?

Kat:
Small town, u.S.A.

Right in the middle
of nowhere?

In south america?

Shanghai palace?

Is that possible?

Hello?!

Anyone home?

Janet.

So, you remember me?

Yes.

What about
everything else?

Unfortunately, yes.



I didn't know what - we - we
don't need to talk about it.

We're gonna have to
at some point.

But not now.

Look,
you're in danger, janet.

Yeah, well, I'm beginning
to get used to that.

Something's gone wrong,
and I've put you all in danger.

How?
I don't know, exactly.

But they're gonna - they're gonna
take action - serious action.

Joe, wait. We have
to warn the others.

No. Joe!

How you doing, there,
joe?

You guys all
need to listen to me.

No, actually, we don't.

What you need to do
is pay close attention to us.

There's no time for this.
You're all in danger.

Joe, I'm sorry to say this, but this
routine is becoming very, very tedious.

Just listen to him. Janet,
the time for that's over.

good morning,
ladies and gentlemen.

And how are we enjoying our
stay? Who the hell are you?

Liam ulrich,
the new hotel manager,

At your service.

If you'll forgive me, I've been
instructed by the management

To secure the stairs
to the roof.

Liability and all that.

It's very good
to see you again, joseph.

Been a long time.

you know him?

Yeah.

But I thought
he was dead.

Dead? Why?

Because I killed him.

I'm afraid I have
a bit of bad news.

Can't wait to hear this.

Because
of the recent events -

And I doubt I need
to point them out to you -

The management has found it
necessary to make some...

Modifications
in and around the town.

Modifications? What
does that mean, exactly?

I'm afraid I'm not at
liberty to say. Is that so?

Are you flushing the town,
liam?

Flushing the town?
That doesn't sound too good.

Now see what you've done,
joseph?

You've unnecessarily panicked
your friend here.

I assure you,
there is no need for concern,

None at all.

As I was saying, because
of this necessary maintenance,

You will be restricted
to this floor

For a short period of time.

And I'm afraid the security
shields will have to be employed.

This is for your own safety,
of course.

As a token
of their appreciation

For the inconvenience
this will cause you,

The management has placed
a complimentary gift

In each of your rooms.

Room service will be available
24 hours a day.

You'll find the menu
next to the bed.

If I can be
of any further assistance,

I trust that you will not
hesitate to ring me.

How do you know
this guy, joe?

And why did you think
he was dead?

Because I shot him through
the chest three times.

I even gave him
his last rites.

Last rites?
That means you were -

A priest. Yes.

Jesuit, actually.

That explains a lot.

Not why you shot him...
Father joe.

Same scenario as janet.

I got a fortune,
same as all of you.

It said, "kill your neighbor,
and you'll go free."

Unlike janet,
I shot my neighbor dead.

Mcnair:
So, you failed the test.

There is no success
or failure here,

Only results.

I thought you all would've
understood that by now.

There's a lot of things
we don't understand here, joe.

There's certainly
a lot of things

We don't understand
about you.

When you said they were gonna
flush the town, what did you mean?

Things get out of hand,

They feel the scenario
has been corrupted...

They terminate the cycle.

So, what, they just put us back
into our old lives or something?

Erase our memories?

No.
They don't do that.

What, then?

They terminate us.

Afraid so.

What the hell
are they doing?

What the hell
are we doing?

Remember what angela said?
The town is the program.

Angela was insane.

Body bags.

Oh!

Anton.

"for class president."

Charlie: Oh!

"s.E.C. Investigation...

"charges of corruption...

"the prime suspect
is c.E.O. Charles morse.

"his mysterious disappearance

"coincides
with multiple charges...

"of embezzlement.

Continued on page 14."

Page 14?!

Where's page 14?!

It can't be.

You're not gonna
believe this.

These yahoos give me
one page of the "chronicle"!

One page!

This is by far

The worst torture
I've had to endure.

Idiots.

What have you got there? Nothing,
okay? Just leave me alone.

It's none
of your business.

It's a football?

Yeah.

They gave you
a football?

Yeah.
Well, that's a laugh.

Yeah.

You know,
when I was little,

Kids used to call me
"lard ass."

Yeah?

All I did was watch tv
and eat.

My parents didn't know
what to do.

Then,
on my 13th birthday,

My dad announces
that I'm playing football.

Football.

can you believe it?

Oh.

Toughest part
was coach trump.

Guy made my life
a living hell.

The running.
The push-ups.

Two-a-days
in the August heat.

I mean, there were times
when I thought I was gonna die.

But you didn't.

In high school,
I played guard.

Banging heads
in the trenches.

So, in my senior year,

We're in
the championship game.

There's like 45 seconds
to go on the clock.

Third down on the 7.

Quarterback calls
a double-reverse.

Everything's totally cool...
Till the wideout fumbles.

Ball flips into the air,
right into my hands.

Everybody's grabbing at me,
clawing me,

But I make it into the end zone
and hear this crunch.

My knee was gone.

But I didn't even care.
I didn't even feel it.

In the locker room,

The team awarded me
the game ball.

Billy "lard ass" blackham
got the game ball.

Oh, man,
I thought I'd lost it.

Now here it is...

Along with
coach trump's obit.

That's quite
a wonderful story.

Yeah, well,
that was, uh -

It was
a long time ago.

Maybe you're not such
a doughnut-hole after all, bill.

Miss winston.

Thought you might be interested
in having your bible back.

To remind me
of who I was?

To remind you
of who you are.

You must be surprised
to see me.

Actually, I'm...
Glad to see you.

Glad to see you alive.

Really?
Now, see, that surprises me.

I assume they sent you
to keep me in line.

Not everything's
about you, joseph.

I'm here
because of janet cooper.

Janet?

The director has shown
a great interest in her.

It seems you are no longer
her fair-haired boy.

I never asked for that.
Never asked for any of this.

And yet here you are.

Just so we're clear,
I've been tasked

With bringing janet
through the process here.

You are not to interfere.

We'll see about that.

If you do interfere,
I will not hesitate

To put a bullet right
between your eyes, joseph,

Not even
for a nanosecond.

I am not the man I was when we
were in level one together.

Neither am I, liam...
Not by a long shot.

So, you're a priest?

Not anymore, no.

Try as I might, I can't seem
to figure you out, joe.

Trust me, I'm not having
an easy time of it, either.

So, how did you
get here, then?

They took me,
same as you.

I was in the middle
of giving communion,

If you can believe that.

But I-I'd lost my way
long before.

Couldn't live up
to the vows.

I was -

I was ready to go.

So, vows -
you mean, like, celibacy?

Celibacy - it's funny.

I always thought
that'd be the hard one.

No. Obedience.

I can relate to that.

So, you're celibate?

Yes.

Wow.

I- I mean...

No sex ever?

Not for
a very long time, no.

Joe, I'm not even sure
I know how to process -

Sorry to interrupt.

Room service.

I didn't order
any room service.

I took the liberty,
joseph.

Remembering how much
you loved the cuisine

Of your adopted country
of san nicasio...

Carnitas...

Just like that sweet,
young vendedora used to make.

What was her name?

Gabriella, hmm?

Hmm.

Excuse me.
Janet.

Janet.
My god, joe.

Can't you be straight
about anything?

Bastard. Just trying to
be of service, joseph.

What in the hell
are they doing now?

It's not good.

They're all over
the place.

I know.

Grand irony, this is.

What?

I grew up in a small town just like this
- pemberton, montana.

I never took you
for a small-town girl.

That's 'cause I did
everything I possibly could

To exorcise it
out of my system.

And now it seems
I'm gonna die

In a town
just like I was born in.

Listen to me.

I'm not gonna
let you die here.

I spent my whole life
getting into trouble.

Somehow,
by hook or by crook,

I've managed
to get out of it.

now, look at me.

We're gonna get out
of this - alive.

Okay?

Good evening,
mr. Blackham.

Hey, there.

Oh, man!

T- bone steak,
baked potato.

I hope
it's not too rare.

The bloodier,
the better.

Our pleasure.

Oh, and, by the way, thanks for
the, uh, trip down memory lane,

You know, with the football
and the coach's obit.

That was great.

From the article, it seems coach
trump was an inspiration to many.

Well,
he certainly was to me.

Oh, man.

Mmm!

Enjoy your meal, sir.

Oh, um,
this isn't, like, a -

A last meal
or anything, is it?

nothing of the kind.

The management has seen

A great potential in you,
mr. Blackham.

Just like
coach trump did.

Okay, well,
if you say so.

But, you know, I mean...

Oh, my god.

This is the best damn
t- bone steak I've ever had.

I'll tell the chef.
He'll be most pleased.

Oh!

Just one more thing.

Yes, sir.

Charlie morse?

He didn't get
his entire paper.

I wasn't aware.

Well, just, you know,
if you get a chance

To see if maybe you can find it,
I know he'd appreciate it.

I'll see to it
immediately.

And thank you for bringing it
to my attention.

You bet.

Come in.

Courtesy
of the management.

it's a beautiful scarf, moira.

Really? You like it?

Very much.

It's interesting
that they knew

A scarf like this
would mean so much to me.

I got something
from them, too. What?

My mother used to "educate" me
with it almost every day.

"it's for your own good,"
she'd say.

"gonna beat that devil
out of you," she'd say.

Last time she brought it out,
I was 14.

I grabbed it
right out of her hands

And started using it
on her -

You know, more times
than I could count.

I took off running
with it.

Threw it in the river.
Never went home again.

You rang, miss?
Yeah.

I want you
and your bosses to know

That this is one bitch
that can't be bought.

The management simply thought
you'd appreciate knowing

How well anton is doing.

Yeah,
'cause he's not with me?

Quite the opposite.

Anton is doing great
because he's your son.

You know in your heart that
what I'm saying is true...

Teresa.

What'd you call me?

Teresa. Teresa randolph -
your given name.

Don't worry,
miss randolph.

Your secret is
quite safe with me.

The others
don't need to know

That erika was
your cell mate.

Just...
Stop right there, if -

If you know
what's good for you.

Think about it.

Just a few short weeks ago,
you were lying on a table,

Receiving
a lethal injection.

You were dead.

And now you are alive.

But not free.

But alive.

One life ends,
another begins.

Hey!

A thousand apologies,
mr. Morse.

Mr. Blackham
brought to my attention

That you did not receive
the rest of your paper.

Yes.

Yes, that's right.

Blackham brought it
to your attention?

Yes, sir.

He was most insistent
that you get the rest.

Oh.

Very well.

There's this article...

Accusing me
of embezzlement.

I'm sure it's all
some messy misunderstanding.

Oh, well, they've had
their knives sharpened for me

For a long time.

Because the company was
charlotte's father's originally?

I married charlotte
because I loved her.

Of course.

And I worked my ass off
for the old man from day one -

Weekends, holidays.

I quadrupled
his damn business.

We're in markets that crusty
bastard couldn't even dream of.

Where's the gratitude?
Yes.

Exactly.

Excuse me.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

"a source at the s.E.C.
Indicated last week...

"winding down...

"confirmed last night...

"after
an exhaustive search,

"s.E.C. Investigators...

"were unable
to link charles morse

To any type
of embezzlement."

I'm innocent.

The investigators
searched every memo,

Every check stub,
every e-mail,

Every wire transfer
that they could find.

"they could find"?

Encryption software
grows in complexity

With each passing day.

You'd be stunned
at the digital rat's nest

A talented security consultant
can install in 6.3 hours.

Thank you.

Please let me know if there's any
other way I can be of assistance.

Yes. I will, yes.

Oh.

Would you please thank
mr. Blackham for me?

Of course, sir.
Good night.

What are you doing
in here?

The management likes to call it
"site improvements."

Special service...

For our
most special guests.

Why?

Is it not
to your liking?

No, it's not.

In fact -

Please stop!

As you see, janet,

The management has had its eyes
on you for quite some time.

They have always
believed in you,

Even when you didn't
believe in yourself.

Will there be
anything else?

No.

I- I - no.

Very good, miss.

We are ready to proceed.

All the participants
have been sedated,

And I have the alpha unit
standing by.

Very good.

I want to make it
absolutely clear, liam,

That everything must be done
in the most expeditious manner.

Of course. Everything will be
completed by the morning.

I wish there had been
another way.

I hate when extreme measures
like this need to be taken.

I understand,
madam director.

It will be fast...
And painless.

See to it, then.

Mark, no.

Sorry, kat, I have to.

Damn it.

My god.

Yeah.

He's a male, uh, 40ish.

Oh.

This is a woman
in her late 20s.

No, it's, uh -
it's not janet.

If only you had
any idea

Of the plans in store for you,
janet cooper.

If only...

Kat:
It's another woman.

She's in her 40s.

Mark, look at this.

The right hand over here.
Renbe: Where's her right thumb?

It's been severed.

His thumb is missing,
too.

Oh, god.

Agh!
No!

no!

Let go of him!

Kat: Stefano. I followed
the black jeeps.Here?

But how'd you get to san
nicasio? I followed you.

Hey, we're here
for the same reason -

To find out the truth.

Victoria's not here.

Yeah, well,
neither is janet.

Those dead bodies
and severed thumbs -

It's a horror show.

Yeah,
about the thumbs...

Why do they
collect thumbs?

They don't.
I do.

You cut off
their thumbs?

Yes.

Aw, come on!

How else could these bodies
be positively identified

By the authorities
a thousand miles away from here?

Genius.
Thanks. I try.

Come in.
Bill: Hey, charlie!

Hello, bill.
Hey.

Hey, have you
had a peek outside?

Oh, yeah.

It is a beautiful morning.

I know.

In fact, I've been outside,
sort of jogging around.

I thought it'd be smart to try
and get rid of some of this,

Maybe get back
into shape.

sounds kind of stupid, huh?
No, no, not at all.

In fact, I may join you
tomorrow morning.

Really?
With your leg and all?

You know, that's
the odd thing, bill.

I woke up this morning.
It feels 10 times better.

I don't know why.

You know what? I woke up this morning
feeling pretty damn good myself.

Go figure that.
Join me for breakfast?

I'd like that.
All right.

I- I'd like that
very much.

Where is she?

I assume you mean janet?

Liam...

Where is she?

What have you
done with her?

You never cease
to amuse me, joseph.

Always playing
the righteous hero.

Always failing miserably.

Just like with gabriella,
your little carnitas girl.

Look, I don't have time
for your crap.

Where is janet?

I believe she went down
to breakfast

Along with the others.

Bill: I think I may have
one of these deals.

Charlie: You take the
whole lobster? Heck yeah!

Any chance
we could talk?

Not sure we have anything
to talk about anymore, janet.

I'm sorry for hitting you.
I didn't mean it.

Really?
Seemed like you did.

It was an accident.

No, the real accident

Was choosing joe
over the rest of us.

Yes.

I'm beginning to realize
what a mistake that was,

So can I sit down?

Yeah.
I guess that would be okay.

So, you're all right?

I'm fine, joe.

I'm in the middle of
a conversation with erika.

I- I just wanted
to make sure -

Can't you take a hint,
joe?

She doesn't want to
talk to you.

What has ulrich told you?

He didn't tell me
anything.

It's what you didn't
tell me.

And I could fill a book
2 feet thick

With what
you haven't told me.

Amen to that.

I tried to tell you -
just stop, okay?

I keep wanting
to trust you,

But you just can't help
being what you are.

What? What am I?

You're one of them.

And no matter how hard you try,
they've got you forever.

They've got all of us, janet -
every single one of us.

Just speak for yourself,
joe!

And if you don't mind,

Erika and I would like to finish
our breakfast in peace.

Let's go!

Ugh!

Man: The door!

Stefano:
Go, go, go. Go!

Moira: This scarf
belonged to my mother.

She used to wear it
every Sunday to church.

Everyone would tell me
how beautiful she looked.

She was beautiful -
my mom.

My dad was the pastor
of the church,

And he used to say
that she was

The most beautiful woman
in ohio.

And he looked so proud
whenever he said that.

That was important to him,
that kind of thing.

I always wanted him
to feel that way about me.

So...

When he started coming
in my room at night,

At first I was just grateful
for the attention.

One night...

I saw my mother
watching from the doorway.

She didn't do anything.

She just stood there.

I strangled them both
in their sleep.

I did.

I used this scarf.

This very scarf.

Now it shows up
in my room.

And your mother's belt.

Why?

What are they trying
to tell us?

We don't have to run
anymore, moira.

From our past...

From ourselves...

...From what's ahead.

Maybe.

Slow down.
My car is up ahead.

They're right up
our asses!

Kat, get this
to the right authorities.

Man: Freeze!

Now! Freeze!

Hands in the air!
In the air!

Hello, boys.
What seems to be the problem?

Excuse me, janet.

Yes, mr. Ulrich.

There's a call for you.

Is that a joke?

Not at all.

You're welcome to use
the house phone if you like.

Or would you prefer
to take it in your room?

Here's fine.

I'll be in my office

If you need
any further assistance.

Hello?

Woman: Janet?

Mother?

My god, you're alive!

Where are you?!

I don't know.
I was kidnapped.

Should - should I call
the police? The fbi?

Yes. Yes. Call both.

Is megan with you?
Do you know if she's all right?

Yes.
She's fine.

She's safe and fine.

But what about you?

Have they hurt you, baby?
Have they?

No. I-I'm okay.

My dear, sweet baby
is alive. Oh!

I'm so happy.

Oh, you are?

I've missed you
so very much.

Even before you disappeared,
I missed you.

I did
some horrible things,

Things
you didn't deserve.

I'm so very sorry.

I thought I lost you
forever, baby.

I love you, janet.
I love you so much.

Mom?

Janet?

I love you, too.

Find your phone call
to your satisfaction?

It went
a little too well.

It probably
wasn't even my mother.

I assure you, that conversation
was completely authentic.

What, so after
all these years,

My mother just suddenly
admits all her faults

And tells me
that she loves me?

Why would she do that?

Perhaps because you're
a different person now -

To her.

So, you were listening
to our conversation.

Well, I'm afraid I'm instructed
by the management

To monitor
all guest communications,

But I must tell you...

I was quite moved.

Moved?
Yes.

That little girl
in the closet,

Clutching to her lovey,
waiting to be rescued,

Finally seems at peace
with herself and her mother.

Why do you think
that is?

I don't know.

Pardon me
for saying this...

But I think you do.

If there's anything else
I can do for you,

Please don't hesitate
to ask.

I'm always at your service,
janet.

Always.

Talk to me, liam.

Everything seems to be going
according to protocol.

Is it? Yes, I believe
so. Yes, definitely.

She's gotten to you.

No.

Please, dear. I've been
doing this a long time.

I assure you,
madam director,

That I am as objective
in the case of janet cooper

As I am
with all the guests.

And joe tucker?

There's nothing I need to do
in that regard.

Joseph is as self-destructive
as ever.

Quite sad, actually.

May I remind you

That he is just
as important a component

As any other participant?

Frankly, I'm weary
of reminding you

To leave your personal feelings
out of these procedures.

I assure you,
my only interest

Is in seeing
this cycle completed

With a positive
outcome -

For all the participants.

Then I'll leave you to it,
liam.