Played

Look at this place. I love it in here.

I get giddy every time I step on the stage,

my heart pounds.

You bought this place? It's yours?

Yeah.

It's got potential, don't you think?

I swear to God, I never know what you're gonna do next.

So...

David, thank you for this meeting.

As you know,

I'm a little behind this month.

Minor distribution issue.

But I'm dealing with it, it's not gonna be a problem.

I need you to give me one more week.

Just...

one more, okay?

You know me David, I'm good for it.

Guaranteed.

You're gonna have to speak up a little bit.

Cause they can't hear you in the cheap seats.

How long we known each other, Martin?

12, 15 years?

I was there when your son was born.

We stayed up all night drinking whiskey, remember that?

And now...

now you're lying to me.

No, David.

*

You see that? They took the race off the turf,

main track, it's muddy as hell.

He's got a late kick, but he needs some fractions to run at.

Hi, buddy.

Hey.

I'll be right over there, whenever you're ready, okay?

Two minutes.

This is Donny.

Hi, Donny. Now you look like trouble.

Hey, easy.

Two minutes. He's packing on the left side.

Got it.

Brandis. Stand by.

Two minutes 'til the drop buy. He's packing.

Okay. We're ready lets do this.

Let's go!

Come on, come on....

No, no, no, no.

Come on!

What? What did you do, bet the farm?

Hey, man. I've been there, alright?

What am I talking about? I'm there right now.

I've got two guys breathing down my neck for vig.

That's why we're here, right?

Forget our troubles,

Let's do some business. So, what do you say?

Just give me a second, okay? I'll be right back.

Where you going?

What's up?

I have no idea.

Guy just came in, they're on the patio.

I've seen this guy before. See if you can get a better look.

Blair's upset.

Looks like he's in trouble. Who is this guy?

See if you can get a photo.

Come on, let's go. We're here to make a buy, let's make it.

Quiet. Brandis, get off the air.

There's a new player here. Something bigger going on.

Something's wrong.

Get out here, he looks like he's gonna bolt.

Hey!

All good?

Yeah. Yeah, no, I'm good.

I'm fine.

Let's get out of here.

Brandis, it's off.

Moreland gave the signal, no arrest.

What the hell is he doing? This is my bust.

What's going on?

You come out on the patio, you're all stressed.

Screw it.

Nine pack. You in or out? Right now.

I don't know, I think I'm gonna have to pass.

Wait, wait.

There's a guy. I'm in large, he's pushing.

I was gonna pay him back but...

But your horse had to win.

Alright, I'm in. Nine pack it is.

There it is, money for coke. Why are we not taking this guy down?

No, no, no way. no way.

Uh oh.

***

What? What's wrong?

Just hold on a sec, I'll be right back.

Let's go, taking this guy down right now.

Stay away from me! I told you, no arrest.

Hey. Easy, easy.

Put that away, it's fine. it's fine.

Like I said. You're not the only one with debts, right?

Can we get the hell out of here? Come on.

We were there to make an arrest.

All he had to do was buy the coke, that was his job.

Circumstances changed.

Yeah, that's not your decision to make.

Middle of a play, you just don't call it off like that.

Sure I can.

What circumstances?

This guy showed up, on the patio.

He's Donny Blair's back end.

And you know that how, exactly? You've got a hunch?

If we stay on Blair, he'll lead us to the supplier. Yeah.

You don't know that.

Brandis, am I talking too fast, because I can slow down for you...

John.

Look, it's part of the play I was working, alright?

The fact that he's too thick between the ears.

John, that's enough!

I'm gonna need a new undercover.

You're off the case, Brandis. I'm sorry.

We'll be taking it from here.

This is Rebecca Ellis. Detective Sergeant. She's with the C.I.U.

Never heard of it, right? We're new.

Can I see that?

This is bold.

Detective Moreland is out of control.

You need to take his badge.

If you don't, I'll put in a formal complaint,

and charge him with assault.

Typical drug squad behaviour,

go for the bottom feeder and don't break a sweat.

It's a numbers game with these guys, it's all about the stats.

He's got a point, though.

You can't assault another cop.

Brandis is well connected, John.

And you've done this one too many times.

C.I. what?

U. Stands for Covert Investigations Unit.

An Undercover unit.

A special undercover unit. Only the very best cases.

You got a choice, John.

You can go either go on suspension,

or you can go work for Rebecca.

I don't care which, because if there's one thing I learned about you,

is that you need a handler.

Really, you're just gonna sit at home while I go after the bad guy?

Yeah, I could use a vacation.

You can keep your team. Maria and Daniel, I want them, too.

I have a budget, a covert office,

and I will protect you, John, I will let you work.

I don't like being managed.

You'll have to get past that. I'm a stickler.

Alright, the minute this guy's in cuffs, I'm done.

Is that what you're telling yourself?

You have zero leverage. I hold all the cards. You get that, right?

Now, tell me about your hunch.

Hey, guys. This is Rachel.

Rebecca. Hi, guys. Good work today.

Okay, here's the deal, listen up.

I took this photo ten years ago.

This guy supplied coke to half the city.

He was well-insulated, and paranoid.

We knew nothing about this guy.

We didn't even know his name. Now, all of a sudden, he disappears.

Presumably left the country.

You're saying this is the same guy?

Yeah.

That's Donny Blair's supplier, guaranteed.

Good hunch.

So, we have an office. Simcoe and Pearl.

It's covert, there's a door at the back, you can drive in.

I'll see you there.

Welcome to the C.I.U.

What?

It's alright.

I'm gonna keep an eye on Donny.

Okay.

Who's your informant, that guy on Dundas. What's name? Manny?

Manuel, yeah.

I want you to go to him now,

show him the photos, see if he can I.D. it, okay?

Maria, I want you to go back to the files,

all that spin we did on Blair.

See if patio guy shows up.

I want this guy. He is not getting away again.

John. Stop talking.

What happened to Brandis?

Brandis? I got suspended, and then I didn't.

We're working for her now.

- What? - We're okay with that?

Yeah, don't worry about it, it's temporary. Yeah.

And now I'm instantly worried.

You're losing it, you know that?

Come on, let's go. Maria, the files.

He's crazy.

Hey, kiddo.

Are you working right now?

Maybe.

Buying drugs? Telling lies?

Where's your mother?

You mean your ex-wife? She's out with Joanne.

Hey, did you listen to that song?

I sent you the mp3.