Mammon

Part 1: the Victim

You have to let me see what you've got on Hydro.

This doesn't look good for us.

It's 50 steps from the front door to here.

I said it was max 50. And then it's exactly 50.

- The people I spoke to, said... - Don't listen to them.

This is the best coffee shop. Yesterday's paper said so.

- We walked just 50 steps and found the winner. - They probably have the best coffee then.

- Perhaps it's not just about coffee. - Peter just smiles and drives on.

I'm the news editor. I'm running this.

Peter just smiles because he's polite.

- Have you read it? - I need to know where you got it from.

You'll know soon. After the case is out. I promise.

Would you have written it based on those presumptions?

I got the most important thing. On one condition. A promises is a promise.

Would you have done what I do? Take all the glory with no shame?

Haven't you heard? I have no shame.

And out of His mouth goeth a sharp sword with which He shall smite the nations, and He shall rule them with a rod of iron;

and He treadeth the wine press of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God - Revelations 19:15

I talked to the lawyer. There can be severe consequences for us.

- Lots of money if he's not guilty. - Shall I go at the press conference?

No need. They fired him, and then blamed us.

- We'll proceed with the case. - I have looked everywhere...

We'll proceed with the case. We won't concede yet.

We have the evidence, but it isn't the right time now.

We'll work with what's right.

- There's a proper order. - We've run several articles against them.

Let Economic Crime Division finish up. Then we'll see if we have enough.

I was contacted, we got the evidence and we'll wait.

What will people say about me if it is made public?

We started this, and now we have to let Economic Crime complete their report.

So says the lawyer, and so says I.

Sometimes the best defence is not to attack. Your words.

Hydro CFO Daniel Veras rejects allegations of corruption

made in a series of articles in the Evening Post.

He looks forward to the EC report and will pursue legal redress.

I'll read a short statement from the Company and from Daniel Veras.

Hydro's management has gone through the allegations of anomalies.

The Economic Crime report will completely vindicate our internal investigation.

It hasn't found any substance to the allegations.

- Are we the scandal, then? - They must know the contents of the report.

Nevertheless, CFO Veras has in consultation with us, decided

to offer his resignation from the company.

We apologize for this and we apologize for the unfair burden

him and his family have had to endure.

- Why does he have to go? - The Evening Post was wrong.

- No money is missing. - Why must he go?

We take considerations, then they crap on us.

Peter gave us the proof, but you won't print it.

It's me. Someone needs to come.

The car won't start. Someone's here.

I'm sure. He almost got into my car.

Okay. As you want. Briefing in two hours.

- Lunch. With a nice lady from Sports. - Hey Eline.

See you. Bye! Look at that.

- You've got everything you want. - Cucumber salad? Seriously?

The cucumber salad is pure love. What wrong with you?

- Is this a "what do you feel" question? - It shouldn't be personal.

- You have to take responsibility. - You're going to regret it.

I'll do it anyway. But I have to do what I asked everyone else to do.

I can't push things under the rug. Can't you see that?

No.

- Maybe that's why you work in Sports. - They're coming after the newspaper.

- They'll get Mathiesen, then they'll get you. - I want a holiday.

- Go work in Sports. - My vocabulary is too poor.

Haglund? Do you have a minute?

You've been here for six months.

And you've called for reinforcements three times. This is Economic Crime.

The most dangerous thing here is a long power point presentation and messy finances. Coffee?

This is the last time you call before you are fired.

- May I explain what happened? - No.

But you can say who you think leaked the report. Just sit down.

- I have no idea. - Was there anything new in it?

Nothing except Veras earned too much money.

I see. What do you think?

There are many good explanations even if no money is missing.

Moreover I mean someone tried to hack me.

We've gone through it many times. Black holes exist. It's completely normal.

There's a lot we don't have the explanation for. Crime is what we can prove, not leaks.

Promise not to give that speech, I'll promise not to report everything I think is strange.

Okay. Hey?

When you leave the car with the doors open and the lights on, it could be a friend.

- I don't need friends. - A man! You like people who jog?

They should apologize, all of them.

I should like to see that. Then I'd get a photo of them all.

That you could show everybody at the Christmas party.

Thanks for everything.

- How many are coming? - I invited 30.

- There's enough food, Mom. - Champagne for the youth.

You have no idea what it does to the girls...

- There should be a bit fuss. - I'm 16

Sounds like you're 40. That would suit the gift from mom and me.

Encyclopaedia?

Britannica, Volume 30. The other 29 will arrive by courier from the office.

Your mother wanted to buy a sailboat. But what would that mean you are?

- Daddy's Boy. - And they are spineless, flabby...

Idiots, fawning...

Daniel Veras has embezzled 2.3 million.

I was holding it back, but Economic Crime or someone else

have leaked it to Hydro. They found nothing. But we know.

- Why didn't Economic Crime find it? - Nobody thought he had done anything.

- He's going to jail for this. - We've got something big here.

We have everything in order. Economic Crime got the chance to figure it out.

- We will show how Daniel bought beer. - David.

Pun. The guy we wrote an article about is called Daniel.

- Look here. Bank Statements. - Where did you get them?

- Google. - One more thing. And that's important.

If anyone asks...

Peter's researcher, Inger Marie, gets a by-line along with Geir and Johan.

- Are we sure about this? - Not one word leaves this room.

Any leaks and I'll cut out the tongue out of the person responsible and nail it to his forehead.

Get out. Remember the old days when we managed to keep some things secret.

Daniel? Let me in, then.

- What are you doing? - I just don't want to be disturbed.

- With a house full of youngsters. - There's nobody here.

- No? - There were some. But they left again.

And Andreas?

He's sitting downstairs.

I really hope you understand this isn't your fault.

They asked if they could take the champagne.

- I said yes. - Daddy's boys.

At school they say you misappropriated money.

- Did you do that? - What do you think?

My job was to make difficult decisions.

If it didn't succeed, it's my duty to take responsibility for it.

My next job will also be the same.

Have you got a new job?

Go and find the bike, I'll join you in the third lap.

I'll just make a couple of phone calls. Out you go.

- Mathiesen said you should go. - Yes.

I haven't anything more to contribute to the case. It's yours.

I want you to know that...

- I'd do the same as you. - Good. It's your case now.

I don't believe you. I think you have a lot of shame.

It's how you use that shame that makes the difference.

- Hello! - Can you come see me? Now?

- I don't know if it's right. - You drive to the ...

I know where you live.

Come on in.

- We see each other too rarely. Are you hungry? - No. I've eaten.

- Is Eva here? - She's upstairs.

- You wanted me to come over. - Yes, I know.

- We're not a big family. - I'm not on that case.

I'll be going through a hell. Not you.

I know infinitely more than you.

But there are reasons why things have become the way they are.

- One day you'll understand. - You'll get two years max.

Some sour after all the sweet.

- Not just sweet. - You've enjoyed more sweetness than me.

- Ok. We won't go there now. - No. This is about Andreas.

You must promise to look after the boy.

- He's never met me. - He's seen pictures of you.

He needs another influence than this.

- Sure he wants that? And Eva? - She'll understand.

Just one thing. I've never pursued you.

I received some tips regarding something in Hungary.

You own so many companies out there... I just followed the case.

- You're good. - Try right and wrong.

Take it easy. I've made this hell entirely on my own.

But deep down I know one day you'll regret it.

This is why I get better paid. Super-smart.

We'll talk.

Hey... The details will be published.

Tomorrow. I'll leave it on the table, -

so Eva can read it before it's on all front pages.

- Nice. Talked to dad? - He called.

- What did he say? - You don't want to know.

- Don't say hi. - Daniel? You can't go riding like that.

Andreas also hates to ride with a helmet. He says he looks like a jerk.

Are you having a good time? - Sending your brother to jail?

He managed that by himself. If you think it's personal, you're wrong.

It's professional, then. It makes it's much neater.

I didn't think he was so stupid.

I've always believed you were a small, angry man..

If you think it's because of you, you're wrong.

The world is bigger than you.

Dad? Dad?

No, no, no...

Don't come in! Go out! Get Mom!

Ambulance to Christian Bennechesvei 14. A man has shot himself in the head.

Peter Veras. The man is my brother.