The Night Agent

Raúl zapata and the lfs are a small terrorist organization.

Now they're back on the scene.

You think she might be on the broker's payroll?

Let's see where he's taking her.

We got an ID. His name's Jacob Monroe.

It was a recent acquisition from a rundown bookstore.

- Ofelia. The one I told you about where... - I've never been.

- I'm not afraid of the cancer. - What happened to Jay?

Jay is very much alive. I… I'm telling you the truth.

I had nothing to do with the lfs or the pima 12 attack.

Someone is trying to kill the story.

- Now they're trying to kill me. - Then why didn't you tell me?

- I could've helped... - because I don't trust you!

Now you want me to play like you never abandoned my mother and me.

Where was Monroe's op for the CIA?

Mexico City.

She's his daughter.

When I come back, I'll tell you everything.

I'll keep eyes on Isabel, you cover Monroe.

Figure out where he's going, who he's talking to.

So it is your man going after her.

You've already silenced Mike fonseca.

"Service above all" only applies to those who bank with us.

And if I don't serve you,

and you threaten me, my clients, or my bank...

I'll give you Jay. His life for Isabel's.

And she won't publish.

It's insufficient now.

You'll regret this, Freya.

- Get it done tonight. - Journalist still the main priority?

Journalist, whistleblower, agent, and Jacob Monroe.

- I found Jay locked up. Can you come? - Yeah.

- What now? - I think you should call your dad.

You are early.

"On time" is five minutes late.

I'm honored to finally meet you, Mr. Zapata.

Look at that!

They sent a gringo who speaks Spanish!

Do I have to call you "mister Monroe"?

Jacob will do just fine.

Shall we?

It's not just the U.S.

My clients are expanding into Europe, Latin America.

Demand is exploding,

their domestic suppliers can't keep up.

Which is why they sent a smooth-talking lawyer

to screw me.

So they can buy my product for fucking pennies,

and then sell it for triple the price.

Sir, I assure you, the only reason I'm here

is because my client believes

a partnership with zapata solvents and soaps

would present an unprecedented opportunity.

Relax, I'm messing with you.

You need cheap soap to sell to white ladies at a high price.

I need a partner to put in cash, if I'm going to keep growing.

I may not be my father,

but I'm smart enough to recognize a win-win.

Then it sounds like you've fallen right into my evil lawyer trap.

Sofia!

Come meet the gringo lawyer.

I'll leave him to you.

Sofia de Leon, new head of operations.

- Jacob Monroe. - I know.

The Americans sent you to put us through our paces, right?

Due diligence is an important part of any deal, especially one of this size.

You can never be too careful with who you choose to partner with.

But it goes both ways.

You are under evaluation as well, Mr. Monroe.

And how am I doing so far?

Jury's still out. But I'll let you know your score when it's ready.

Jacob.

Before passing away, my dad hired her so I don't fuck up.

Or try, at least, right?

Some things aren't possible.

How long are you in town for?

In success? Until the deal closes.

Considering the scope of this endeavor, months, at least.

Well, then I imagine I need to get used to seeing you around.

- I'm afraid so. - Yeah.

Let's go.

Bye.

On this side is where they package everything,

and back there is where all of the production is.

Yeah.

Can I help you?

Can I get a Margarita with the spicy salt, please? Thanks.

American, right?

I have a sense for these things.

So, what brings you south of the border?

Business. Legal consultant.

An American doing business in Mexico?

That's gotta be a lot of red tape. Bet that's a pain.

If you'll excuse me, I have some work to finish up.

Mr. Monroe, sit down.

Who are you? What is this?

You can call me cost a. And this is a bribery investigation.

Bribery investigation?

I'm a legitimate businessman.

Well, I just spoke to a man named Carlos Diaz who can testify otherwise.

What, the consultant?

He helped us get set up here,

but I haven't had contact with him in at least a year.

Well, he showed me documents containing your signature,

authorizing your company to wire him a quarter of a million dollars.

And, wouldn't you know it, that money ended up in the mayor's office.

Thank you.

American companies use Diaz to help with the bureaucracy down here.

- If you're telling me his methods are... - his methods are bribes, Jacob.

And I don't believe that a guy as smart as you're supposed to be

couldn't connect those dots.

Which makes you an accessory to multiple felonies.

That's ridiculous.

Well, I'm sure I can get a Mexican judge to think it isn't.

What, are you trying to blackmail me?

I wanna offer you a job.

I just like to start my negotiations from a position of strength.

You see, my organization has reason to believe

that your new buddy, Raúl zapata, isn't exactly coloring inside the lines.

You're gonna help me prove it.

Or I make a call,

and you spend the next five to eight in a Mexican prison,

which would be…

Well… not like this.

I'm an American. I'll go to the embassy.

- The American government... - Jacob. Buddy.

Who do you think my organization is?

The CIA?

See?

You are smart,

when you put in a little effort.

Welcome to the team.

You'll be hearing from me.

You've reached Isabel de Leon at the financial register.

Leave a message.

That was durham.

The feds are at his door.

He'll stall as long as he can,

but they already have warrants out for six of your businesses.

What about the trusts?

He says it's only a matter of time.

Isabel.

Are you all right?

Yeah, I'm okay.

Thank god. Where are you?

- I'm at the hospital. - Are you hurt?

No, but Jay was. But he'll be okay.

Listen, I… I can explain everything,

but you have to know I would never knowingly put you in danger.

- Say yes. Let him think that... - I... you won't stop lying and twisting.

I am tired of you keeping me in the dark. I'm not a child.

I'm your father.

I'm trying to become a better person.

Just…

Give me one last chance.

Fine.

I'll send you a location in Tribeca. Meet me there in an hour.

I'll be there.

Stay safe.

You too.

Look, we'll get a team in place. He won't get away this time, okay?

Good.

Listen, are you sure you wanna be wrapped up in all this?

I mean, you can just keep your distance. Let us handle it. It's fine.

He's a monster, right?

Do what you need to do.

What's wrong, dude?

Yeah, sorry.

I haven't been getting much sleep lately.

Yes, this city will do that.

Pace yourself...

I've seen it chew up tougher gringos than you.

I'll try.

But if you don't want to try, let me know.

Maybe I show you some things they don't put in the guidebooks.

As I was saying, I know you're in a tough position,

but you need to tell your bosses that asking for 38% of the company,

a company that my father built with his fucking hands…

You're making me look like a fool.

I'm authorized to go up another six million if you'll go to 40.

That's a good deal.

Got to go. Write it up and then we'll talk.

- What are you doing? - This is embarrassing.

I came here thinking that I was fluent in Spanish.

I mean, I minored in it,

but sometimes I don't know what the hell Raúl's talking about.

So I snuck a peek at some…

Some notes from the meeting to fill in the gaps.

Your secret's safe with me.

You know, an American university is only gonna teach you stuffy Spain Spanish.

Chorizo, vosotros, all that.

That's why you can't always understand Raúl.

I mean, I'm not, completely clueless.

I mean, I know everybody's Spanish is different, but Raúl was speaking…

Something else.

I won't argue with you there.

Can I buy you an horchata?

No.

But I could go for an orange juice.

And I do like how you say "horchata."