[dogs barking]
[Ines] A female skull and other evidence was found here.
We believe the remains of other women could also be buried in this area,
women who were abducted before Jasmin Grass to take care of the children.
Whoever is behind this had to bridge a gap of approximately ten months,
and we've identified a number of women from the missing-persons database
who might fill the timeframe and profile.
We'll work in quadrants, starting from here, where the skull was found.
- [dog whimpers] - [Ines] Thank you.
[radio bleeps]
Possible find in H5.
It looks like a shoulder blade and a piece of collarbone.
- [radio bleeps] - [dog barks]
[female officer on radio] Corpse in F3. I repeat, corpse in F3.
[radio bleeps]
[sighs]
[suspenseful music plays]
[clock ticking]
[lights buzzing]
[water dripping]
DEAR CHILD
PRESENTS
[clock ticking]
[man sighs]
- How are you feeling? - [Gerd] Good.
- And how's your sleep? - [Gerd scoffs]
[exhales]
Your sertraline levels are much higher than expected, Mr. Bühling.
How much are you taking?
Too much isn't good, you know. Hmm?
It actually creates adverse effects.
I think we've reached a point where changing your medication
might be the best option.
Mm-hmm. Would I have to be hospitalized again?
[man] Yes.
Finding the right dosage always takes time.
[sighs]
I don't have time.
It's good that you're able to work again.
But the medication can't take care of everything.
You have to realize when you're going overboard
and take the appropriate steps to keep things in balance.
You know from experience how quickly things can spiral
and lead to another depressive episode.
[phone vibrates]
If you're not careful, we'll be admitting you as an emergency again.
Sorry, one sec.
Yeah? - [Aida] Just wanted to give you an update.
Does she have the scar?
Hey. Can you show me her right palm, please?
[mysterious music plays]
[camera shutter clicks]
[Aida] Yes.
Everything's the same. Clothing, shoes, scar.
Forensics said she's been here about six months.
- Mm-hmm. So it's not Lena. - [Aida] No.
Have you seen today's paper yet?
I'll call you later, okay?
Sorry, I really have to go.
[sighs] Would you like something to help you sleep?
[Gerd] No, thank you.
I'm going to insist that you follow my advice.
- You take one per day and no more. - One a day. Yeah, thanks.
[Gerd] "Exclusive first pictures."
"The zombie girl from the house of horrors."
Shit.
[ringing tone]
[Aida] Hey.
The picture of Hannah's from the children's clinic, right?
Yeah. Their security's actually pretty good.
I assume we'll need to question the staff.
- Aren't you going over there? - I was going to.
But it might have to wait.
I'm bringing in some of Lena's old friends for DNA sampling.
Why?
It's just a theory for now, but Hannah is 12.
So Lena could have already been pregnant when she was abducted,
which means Jonathan's father is the perpetrator.
But not just him.
Whoever Hannah's father is could still be involved.
He kidnapped her knowing she was pregnant.
[Gerd] Do you really believe there's more than one suspect?
[Ines] Um...
- I'm heading back to the tent, all right? - Okay.
I do. Everything points to it.
Two children, two different fathers,
and a John Doe who's not related to either kid.
Wouldn't you qualify that as a network?
[mysterious music plays]
[shutters clicking]
- Excuse me. - Can I ask a question, Mr. Beck?
- Mr. Beck! Who's the girl? - The picture in the paper!
- Have you seen the paper today? - Who is she?
- What can you tell us? - Please, just one question!
- Who is she? - Mr. Beck, who's the girl?
[Matthias] Zombie girl?
We agreed not to read these.
[Matthias] She needs to come home now, Karin!
- I've been very clear-- - Dr. Hamstedt is on board.
It will be good for her. She's coming tomorrow.
You arranged for her to come here?
Behind my back?
And Jonathan?
He's not included?
You're just leaving him there?
- He'll be all alone! - [door opens]
- Mr. Beck! One moment of your time! - Do you know the girl?
- Statement, please? - Do you know her? Who's the girl?
- Matthias! - Oh. Mrs. Beck, a statement, please!
- What can you tell us? - May I have a word?
- Do you have a comment about the picture? - Just one question!
- [banging on door] - [sighs]
[emotional music plays]
[mysterious music plays]
[ringing tone]
- [Gerd] Karin? - Gerd.
[breathing shakily]
Matthias wants Hannah to stay at our house.
The psychologist says it will be good for her.
Matthias wants to bring her tomorrow. Can he do that?
You are Hannah's closest relatives.
If Children's Services and the therapists say it's okay, then he's allowed, yes.
I'm ashamed to say I can't do it. [sighs]
If she gets here and...
and I see her in Lena's room... [sighs]
...it will be too much.
[Gerd] This picture was taken here.
I can't say that it wasn't.
[Gerd] You have security cameras on all your entrances, right?
I'd like to take a look at the footage.
[children playing outside]
Our people looked into it as soon as we saw this.
Unfortunately, there had been issues with the security system recently.
Some kind of glitch with the cameras and doors.
[sighing] So it is possible that unauthorized people could have come in.
What are you doing about it?
We fixed it. We took care of it this morning.
[mysterious music plays]
Now I'm sure you understand that I want to avoid any further attention.
Yeah, which makes me wonder if you really think it's wise
for Matthias to bring Hannah home for a visit?
They have reporters in front of their house all day long.
They won't be able to have any peace and quiet.
And her brother? Can...
can he handle the separation?
You and the Becks are very close.
I've been on the case from the start.
Hmm. I assume that Mrs. Beck is the one with the concerns about this?
You see, Jonathan isn't ready to leave here, but Hannah is.
She needs a gentle introduction to the outside world,
and forging relationships is a significant part of that.
Her grandfather's daily visits
have had a powerful and positive impact on her, Detective.
Matthias comes every day?
He's here now. I suggest you discuss your concerns with him.
[Hannah] "The king was very saddened by this,
but her charms captivated him so much
that he swore an eternal pledge and loved her above all others."
"The end."
- [chuckles] - [children shouting and laughing]
[Hannah] I read this story to Nurse Ruth too.
[Matthias] Hmm.
Here on this bench.
[fluttering]
[gasps] Miss Tinky!
It's Miss Tinky, Grandpa.
I knew I would find her.
That must belong to one of the other kids.
- She's my cat. - [child laughs]
Father Christmas gave her to me.
[tense music plays]
- [gasps] - [Hannah] It won't be much longer now.
Everything will go back to how it was.
Then we'll be a happy family again.
[breathing shakily]
[glass smashes]
[breathing slowly]
[sinister music plays]
[Papa] Lena? What are you doing?
Go back into the apartment.
[exhales]
Do you hear me?
[breathing heavily]
Don't you dare, Lena!
[exhales]
- [Bujevic] Look out! - [horn blares]
[gasping]
Ms. Grass?
[music intensifies]
[music quietens]
[exhales]
- [Papa] What are you doing? - Go away.
[water dripping]
[intercom rings]
[Jasmin breathes heavily]
[knocking at door]
[Ms. Hardert] Hello?
Ms. Grass? Are you home?
[front door opens]
[alarm beeps]
[keys jingle]
[front door closes]
[footsteps approaching]
- [Ms. Hardert] Ms. Grass? - [Jasmin] I'm taking a bath.
[Ms. Hardert] Oh, good for you.
I'm on the phone with your father, actually.
He said your call got cut off, and he wanted me to check on you.
I'm glad to know everything's all right.
My battery is out.
Enjoy your bath.
He told me to let you know that he's looking forward to seeing you again.
- [keys jingling] - [footsteps departing]
[front door opens]
[front door closes]
[music intensifying]
[music fades]
[Jonathan] Are you cold, Mama?
[Jasmin shivering] Yes.
I'm freezing.
I'm sure Papa will give your clothes back for bedtime.
Next.
Uh, budgerigar.
It's a parakeet, also know as the budgie and belonging to the Melopsittacus order.
Native to Australia, they have been kept as ornamental birds in Europe since 1940
as they can thrive in captivity.
In the wild, they are always on the move to look for food and water.
[Jasmin whimpering]
[sobbing]
[Jasmin wailing]
[breathing heavily]
Here, Mama.
- [shudders] - You can have it.
I got it from Father Christmas.
He told me it's called a snow globe.
The round part is glass. It's very thick.
I've been hiding it because it's like treasure.
[poignant music plays]
[sighs]
[whispers] You are a treasure.
[Jonathan] You see, Mama?
When you shake the globe, it makes the tears stop.
[Karin] Thanks for trying, at least.
[sighs] Wish I could help.
I'll be fine.
Really?
[sighs]
[sighs] I miss you.
[doorbell rings]
Gerd? I have to go.
[sighs]
[beeping]
[dog barking]
[camera shutters clicking]
- Mrs. Beck! A moment of your time? - A short statement! Please, Mrs. Beck?
- Florian, what are you doing here? - Hello, Karin.
Oh, thank you.
- Is Matthias here, too? - Mm-mm.
- [Karin] Mmm. - [Florian] Hmm.
Nothing has changed here.
And you, either.
[chuckles]
How long are you in town?
I'm only here for an appointment with Detective Bühling.
Then I head straight back home to Marseilles in two days.
- You're seeing Gerd Bühling? - He requested that I come.
What for?
He said it was about Lena.
I was, uh, hoping that you could tell me what it's about.
I have no idea.
[Karin sighs]
I still think of her often.
[Karin coughs]
So, how old are your boys now?
- Ten and seven. - [Karin] Oh.
Hold on.
That's them.
- Aw! - It's a good one.
- [both chuckle] - [Karin] They really look like you.
- [Florian] Yeah? - [Karin] Yeah.
They're wild boys. Vivienne knows how to keep them in check, though.
- [both laugh] - How's your hotel doing?
- [Florian] Good. - Mmm?
- [Florian] It's 24/7, that's for sure. - Oh.
I'm still convinced it was the best move for me to make at the time.
And now it's my home.
I couldn't have handled staying here.
[mysterious music plays]
[Aida] We have eight missing women who fit the profile we established for Lena Beck.
MISSING IN THE PERIOD OF 2017-2023
They all disappeared in the last six years from the North Rhine-Westphalia area.
The skull belongs to Stella Weber.
We haven't determined who the shoulder and collarbone belong to yet.
The body that was found in F3 is Caroline Zimmermann.
She was probably the last one before Jasmin Grass.
[phone ringing]
I think we'll find more,
but it won't be Lena.
RESTRICTED MILITARY AREA
These poor women were... just dumped in the forest and buried in a hurry.
With Lena, it'd be different.
She was the prototype for the others. The original model.
And the other women were made to look like her.
The sick bastard will have kept Lena nearby in a place that means something.
- Somewhere he could visit often. - [Aida] Mmm.
[Gerd] Who's that?
I thought you were good at remembering faces.
Pleasure.
Hey! The security company's withdrawing their complaint.
- They are? - [Ines] Mm-hmm.
He said that his lawyers have reevaluated their original assumption
and have found that it bears no valid insurance relevance for them to pursue.
[sighs] Good news, right?
Mr. Rogner came to tell you in person?
[Ines] Their office isn't far from here.
It's one less thing for us to worry about. Right, Detective?
[sighs] Yeah.
I'll check in soon.
[dramatic music plays]
Thanks, Ines.
[phone rings]
[sighs]
[car door opens]
- One question! Mr. Beck! - Can I have a statement?
- Do you have any updates? - No statement.
- Anything you can tell us. - If you can just give us a few words?
- That's all we're asking. - Have they named--
- You can't keep ignoring us, Mr. Beck! - Please, Mr. Beck!
[Matthias sighs]
[clamoring continues outside]
[Matthias] Karin?
Oh.
Sweetheart, I...
Um, I'm really sorry. This morning wasn't very fair.
Florian was here.
- Suthoff? - [Karin] Mm-hmm.
Apparently, Gerd requested that he come see him.
What for?
- [murmur of voices] - [door closes]
[door opens]
Murat Wos?
Open your mouth, please.
Good.
Now I'd like you to take a look at the photos we have here.
Have you ever seen this man? It might've been a few years back.
No. I've never seen him. Sorry.
[tense music plays]
[door slams]
Aida Kurt, Aachen Police.
Hi.
[Aida] Is the owner available?
No, he's out.
Ah. And the son?
[receptionist] Rogner Senior died years ago. His son runs the place.
You've been working here a while, right?
Over 12 years. I was one of the first on board when they moved here.
Hmm.
So, um,
I'm assuming you've heard of our investigation, right?
Kidnapped women, raped women, murdered women?
Yes.
Yeah.
[door closes]
One of the men on your security patrol named Klaus Reinhart?
[front door closes]
I thought that he'd been cleared? The entire staff was questioned.
Yeah. Almost.
But I haven't been able to talk to the most important person until now.
You sit at the center of it all.
You have to know every bit of what goes on around here.
Klaus Reinhart.
- What the hell does she want? - Who knows?
Do you have a moment?
- [man] Have fun. - [Klaus] Yeah, thanks.
I can give you two minutes.
I heard some of the equipment goes missing around here sometimes.
A couple of locking systems. A shipment of smoke detectors.
- Hard drives and monitors... - Where are you going with this?
Mmm...
You know what? I would never steal from the boss. I like him.
You didn't seem to have trouble doing so elsewhere,
certainly from the looks of your criminal record.
[Klaus] That was ages ago. It's been expunged.
You can't use any of it.
Is that all?
How's the guy whose foot you blew off?
- [car door slams] - [engine starts]
[car pulls away]
[melancholy music plays]
[Murat] Mr. Beck?
- Mmm? - Murat.
Murat Wos.
I was a friend of Lena's. I've been to your house.
Hmm. What are you doing here?
A few of us who knew Lena were called in for testing.
Well, those of us who might've... before she went missing, I think.
I'm sorry about everything.
Really.
I've always wanted to tell you.
Mmm.
- Thanks for coming. - [Florian] Of course.
- Mr. Beck. - Matthias.
CLOSE THE DOOR
What did you call him in for?
- Because it's part of the case. - He is involved, isn't he?
I've always said so, but you wouldn't listen!
Florian Suthoff has voluntarily come in for DNA testing.
We don't suspect him any more now than back then.
If he's so innocent, why do you want his DNA?
Because it's possible that Lena was pregnant when she disappeared,
which means he could be Hannah's biological father.
And that makes Florian the closest relative.
[gasps] You're taking Hannah from us?
No, I'm trying to close the case.
[Matthias] I'm her grandfather!
- Yeah. And Jonathan's. - [siren passing outside]
I hear Hannah's coming to your house for a few days.
Don't you think that's too much, too soon?
For you and Karin?
Did I miss something?
You're back to playing the great consoler now?
Don't you care how your wife feels about this?
Who's asking?
The detective who's failed to find my daughter for 13 years?
Or the friend who screwed my wife?
[tense music plays]
[door opens]
[sighs]
Hi, Max.
How's the boy doing?
He has a long way to go.
I am so sorry.
- I should've made sure everything-- - I think you should go.
Now.
Hey, have a good one.
- Have a good night. - Thanks. All right, take care.
See ya.
[tense music plays]
[whispers] Tomorrow, Grandpa will take me home.
When will you be back?
Never.
But we'll come back to get you.
Everything will go back to how it was.
But only if you don't talk to anyone.
Soon we'll be a happy family again.
Mama's already waiting for us.
Mama's dead.
And the baby too.
[baby crying]
[ominous music plays]
[woman] She has a high fever.
[coughing] You have to call an ambulance, please!
[Papa] How's that going to work?
[woman coughs] You can't just let us die here!
[Papa] She will recover. And so will you.
- [baby crying] - [woman coughing]
[Hannah] Puerperal fever, also known as childbed fever,
occurs up to six weeks after a woman has had a baby.
After birth, bacteria can enter the uterus,
genital tract, and surrounding areas, and cause infection and fever
which can lead to sepsis and death of the mother.
[buzzing]
[sighs]
[grunts]
[clears throat] Yeah?
[sighs]
From the hit-and-run? Where?
[phone chimes]
Yeah, I got it.
[chimes]
- [man] Whoa! Look at that! - [woman] I wonder who did this?
[lock turning]
[keys jingling]
[front door closes]
[poignant music plays]
[door opens]
[door closes]
[baby coos]
[Aida sighs]
- [sniffles] - [Salli] Talk to me.
I stopped by the hospital to see Max.
[Salli] Good. That's good.
- [baby fussing] - Except it just feels awful.
[Salli] I know.
[Aida sniffling]
Mr. Suthoff? How are you?
Thank you for coming back in.
- Did the test not work or something? - Why don't we go in the office?
[Gerd] We wanted to test your DNA to compare it to Lena's daughter's.
You are her father.
Her name is Hannah, and she's 12.
She's currently at a clinic under the care of Children's Services.
[sighs shakily]
Um...
I, uh...
I... I have my own family.
[breathing heavily]
I have my two sons.
Um...
Are you, uh...
Are you sure?
Yeah.
I can't do this.
No one can ask this of us.
[door opens]
[door closes]
[footsteps receding]
Great.
[ringing tone]
[sighs]
[phone vibrating]
- Yeah? - [Gerd] I know who Hannah's father is.
And he's not a suspect.
He's been living in France for 12 years with a wife and two kids.
How did he react?
[Gerd sighs] How would you react?
So we still need to find Jonathan's father.
[Aida] My colleague noticed that there's a two-hour gap
between when she saw you at the scene of the accident
and when you showed up at the compound.
- So? - The longest it would take is 20 minutes.
I was taking a break.
- I'm sorry? Hadn't you just started? - Where'd you go?
[sighs]
- In my car. - Where was the car?
- The woods. - [scoffs]
I just love the woods.
You don't just have theft on your record. You were also convicted of stalking.
And aggravated assault.
That last one was juvenile court. It doesn't count.
Why don't you tell us what you did for those two hours in the woods?
- It's personal. - No, you were on the job.
I have a feeling your extended break times
would be of interest to your boss, Mr. Reinhart.
[sniffs]
[clears throat]
[melancholy music plays]
[Dr. Hamstedt] Jonathan, Hannah's going now.
Just like we talked about.
Only for three days, and then she'll be back.
Good. I'll see you later.
[Hannah] I'm a big girl.
I remembered everything exactly.
I did everything right.
Grandpa, can we go to the sea before we go home?
- [Matthias] Have you been to the sea? - [Hannah] Yes. Lots of times, with Mama.
To the lighthouse that looks like a candy cane.
Do you mean the lighthouse in Egmond?
[whispers] Egmond.
That's always been the trip that I like the most.
- [Lena] I love you, Hannah. - [Hannah] Forever?
[Lena] Forever and ever and ever.
[children shouting and laughing]
- [horn honks] - [gasps]
[chuckles]
Hello.
[chuckles]
I'm Ruben. What's your name?
[sighs]
Jasmin?
It's Gerd Bühling. Can we talk?
[Jasmin] This isn't really a good time.
[Gerd] It won't take long, I promise.
Hi. I buzzed downstairs, but I guess you didn't hear it.
I was in the shower.
[Gerd] May I come in?
[sighs]
Would it be possible to get some water?
If you don't mind? [sniffs]
[water running]
Jasmin?
May I use your restroom also?
Straight ahead through the living room.
[Gerd] Thanks.
[tense music plays]
[door opens]
[door closes]
Light blonde.
Thank you.
Uh, how are you doing since last time?
Good.
I'd like to get dressed now, though.
We found the car that hit you.
Burned out and with the VIN number removed,
but we're sure it's the car that hit you that night.
I'll show it to you. [inhales]
[sighs]
It's a silver Volvo V70 like this one.
Look familiar?
I only saw headlights.
- And maybe the color? - [Jasmin] No.
All right.
Thank you.
I know I asked you about it last time we talked,
but did you ever notice traces of any other people in that house?
Two. The kids.
I mean other women besides Lena.
There have been other women?
[Gerd] I guess you don't follow the news.
Which is a good thing.
But yes, there were other women before you as replacements for Lena.
So that's what you're here for?
To tell me that I wasn't the replacement for Lena,
but the stand-in for the fucking stand-in?
I... I'm sorry.
But you're the only one who made it out, who survived out there.
Yeah, I made it.
I'm sorry. I'll go now.
[breathing shakily]
[ominous music plays]
[music stops]
[sighs]
[tense music plays]
[sighs shakily]
[sighs]
[Papa] Wonderful, Lena.
You've proved you're ready to come home.
[foreboding music plays]
[Papa] I'll be coming to get you very soon.
[mysterious music plays]