Relay

I don't remember you.

-Does it matter? -No.

Smart decision, Hoffman.

I look at you, and you seem almost normal.

Arrogant but normal.

I thought I'd get to see what evil really looked like...

but you just look like everyone else.

Is that it? Can I go now?

This is everything that I took from you.

My representatives will keep one safety copy.

If your thugs follow me out of here,

if anything happens to me,

that copy goes to law enforcement--

I know how this works.

I need to take a picture.

Of us.

Two old buddies.

Hope you frame it.

Good luck with your new life,

Mr. Hoffman.

Thanks for waiting.

Uptown, please. I'll tell you where in a minute.

Special answering service, inbox 482.

One new message.

We have the report back.

You've been paid for your services.

As long as Hoffman

sticks to his side of the deal, we're done.

And by the way, a message from my boss.

You're parasitic scum.

Hoffman here.

He showed last night. I handed over the documents

and took the train to Poughkeepsie as instructed.

I hope the safety copy is enough

to keep Optimo off my back and yours.

I sent the other half of the money

to the address you provided.

I wasn't expecting so much myself.

I thought that would go for your fee. Thank you.

Are they gonna play fair?

Ms. Grant?

Hi. I'm Julie.

-Hi. -Mr. Morel will see you now.

Thank you.

I was in a team,

uh, developing a new wheat strain

resistant to insect predation

through precision breeding.

It's... It's like genetic modification,

only it's using natural processes,

so it's not subject to the same tight regulation.

Anyway.

We were making progress,

but we were noticing possible human food-chain issues.

Um, and then I was CC'ed on an e-mail chain

where one of the attachments was a food safety assessment

showing significant side effects.

When I raised this issue with senior management,

um, they told me that I'd seen the data out of context

and not to worry.

But then, um, soon, I was transferred

to another department here in Manhattan.

Office work, data assessment.

Um, and then, two months later,

I was dismissed on a minor time card violation,

and now I'm being subjected to escalating harassment.

Uh...

I'm sorry to hear that, Ms. Grant.

Why do you think this is happening?

I felt, um...

Well, I felt I had a duty to take a copy

of the food safety assessment as evidence.

You stole documents from your former employers?

Is that... Is that stealing?

May I ask why you decided to discuss this issue

with our firm?

I followed a recommendation.

May I ask from whom?

A friend. It wouldn't be appropriate to say who.

Ms. Grant, I commend you on your intentions here,

but we're no longer looking for this type of business.

Uh, there are a number of highly regarded

whistleblower support organizations

much better prepared--

No. It's not whistleblowing support I need.

It's the opposite.

I just want to give everything back

and promise to keep my mouth shut and get on with my life.

Please. Please.

Is there anyone who can help me?

Well, as I said, there are official channels, but, uh...

Look, um...

There are unofficial ones

we've referred people to in the past.

Just take this number, and maybe they can help you.

-Who is he? -I've never met him,

or her or they.

That's kind of the point. It's a messaging service.

They call you back...

or they don't.

Just be honest about your situation.

You are all set.

The lobby's attended 24 hours a day.

Call if you need anything.

Thanks for doing this on short notice.

That's what we do. Enjoy your stay.

Hey, I'm Wash, and I'm an alcoholic.

-Hi, Wash. -Hi, Wash.

Um...

I've been sober nine years, nine months.

And...

It's been even more of a struggle recently

because there's why I drank in the first place,

and then there's me doing what I do.

'Cause I'm proud of serving on the force.

And I stay on the up and up.

Pretty much.

But, um...

What I see on the daily, amongst my fellow officers...

I... I... I don't know.

Two new messages.

Hoffman here. All right.

My name is Sarah Grant.

Um, I was a scientist working at a biotech company,

Cybo Sementis.

I... I'm in possession of materials

which are evidence of an unlawful cover-up.

I was gonna go public, but I changed my mind.

I don't know how this works,

but I'll do whatever is necessary.

My number is 693-824-4011.

We are delighted to be the recipients

of the Lansing Award.

This research has the potential

to revolutionize grain yields,

particularly in developing countries, where they need it,

lowering reliance on pesticides.

And with this grant,

we really hope to make a difference.

Hello. This is the Tri-State Relay Service.

-Yes. Hello. -A person is calling

through relay service. Have you received a relay call before?

-I don't think so. -The person who has called you

is likely to be deaf or hard of hearing.

The caller will type their conversation,

and I'll read it to you.

When it's your turn, I'll type everything you say.

Speak directly to the caller and say, "Go ahead,"

when you're ready for a response.

No calls are recorded, and everything you say

is confidential.

One moment for your call to begin.

"You are Sarah Elizabeth Grant.

Your Social Security number is 958-00-4493."

"You were employed by Cybo Sementis Research Institutes,

tax ID 99-0890590, based in St. Louis. Is that correct?"

Yes.

If finished, please respond with "Go ahead."

Oh, I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Go ahead.

"Please explain your situation."

I was in a research group

developing a new strain of insect-resistant wheat.

Um, a food-safety report came back

with disturbing data about side effects.

I told my bosses.

Next thing I knew, I'd been reassigned

and later dismissed.

Production of the new strain has gone ahead,

but these findings have been suppressed.

Um, but I was able to get a copy of that food safety report

out of the building.

Go ahead.

"You mention side effects."

In a small number of cases,

there were extreme allergies, anaphylaxis.

And in longer-term cases, diverticulitis

and cancer well above base rate.

They project massive worldwide sales.

Thousands of people will be affected.

But without the information I have,

it will be impossible to trace it back

to the food people have eaten.

"Would you say this document

contains clear evidence of malfeasance?"

Compared to the fraudulent version of their report, yes.

Go ahead.

"Did they offer you a cash settlement

in exchange for your silence?"

Um, initially, yes, but I wasn't interested.

I wanted to do the right thing.

But then the intimidation started.

Last night, they set my car on fire.

Go ahead.

"Are the police involved?"

They towed the car away as evidence,

but I haven't involved them.

-Go ahead. -"Don't.

Was this at 200 Chambers Street in Tribeca?"

Yes.

But I've moved now because of the threats.