The Strain

Previously on The Strain...

Hello, Ms. Velders.

An old, rich guy hired us to crash most Internet traffic.

- Eldritch Palmer. - I never wanted to hurt people.

What the hell happened to you?

He is nesting somewhere in the city. We could find him

if we work together.

I am a drinker of men.

- Why did you ignite the light bomb?! - We had no choice!

He was right there! Right within my grasp!

- No way, Pops. - He is here! Unhand me!

For God's sake, this is suicide!

No! No! No! No!

Your pulse is slowing...

and your heart is struggling, Eldritch.

I can hear it.

Is he here now?

Oh no,

I came here on my own.

I've kept my part of the agreement;

the Master will keep his.

He will not be compelled... or coerced.

He is the Master.

He does...

or he does not.

I used every resource at my disposal.

No one else could have done his bidding

as I have.

And if he denies you what you want?

What if he sent me instead...

in order to offer you your last rites.

You will save me.

He still needs me.

I have faith.

The Strain 01x12 - "Last Rites"

Zack, we're back!

- Zack, we're back. - Dad!

Ah!

I'm so sorry we didn't come back when I said we would.

It's alright. Did you get him?

No. I got close.

I guess close doesn't count though.

Finally.

Oh.

Everything OK here?

Yep. Fine.

- Sure? - Yep.

Please,

give me strength.

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- 500 lek. - Sir, no.

800 lek. I'm just taking her up the river.

No, no.

It's not the price, is it? It's the destination.

The castle? The ruins? Has anyone else

enquired about Castle Drisht recently?

Kalaja e Drishtit? A German?

Well-dressed? Only comes at night?

Are there any people missing from the villages?

2000 lek.

I buy her.

2000.

Miriam!

That farmer was terrified.

He could sense an evil presence.

We're so close this time, so close.

Abraham, you have said these words before.

Here's here, I know it.

A victory here would validate our lives' work

and avenge the deaths of Frankel and Jurgis,

and shame those who have denounced us.

The castle is a half-day's ride.

I'll be back before sundown.

Promise me...

if you see signs of nesting,

you will get away.

You should not do this alone.

I'm never alone, Miriam.

You're with me every step.

Please, Abraham...

do not let vengeance cloud your vision.

I know your heart,

I know the toll my obsessions have taken on our lives

and the sacrifices you have made.

After this is finished,

we'll settle down in peace.

We'll adopt.

A boy and girl, yes?

Just like you've always wanted.

Until sundown.

No later.

Next time.

Do you know how long I have hunted him?

My last encounter with him was... decades ago.

There may be no next time.

- You should rest. - Please,

Dr. Martinez, leave me alone.

What is this?

Is this a vampire heart?

How did you... How old is it?

I asked you to leave me alone.

- You've kept it here, why? - Stop with your questions!

Mr. Alonzo Creem.

You remember me?

Yeah, I remember you.

Give me your gun.

You think I'm playing with you?! Give me your gun!

Slowly.

Now, start the car and drive.

Best approximation, we were right

about here when we saw that horde of vamps in the tunnel.

A radius of half a block in either direction.

Yeah.

OK, is nobody gonna bring this up but me?

You guys saw what happened with Setrakian back there.

Oh... He was upset. It's understandable.

Upset?

He wanted the four of us to take on

maybe a thousand vampires. That did happen. You saw that, right?

He's been on this hunt for a long time, Doc.

So, it was just a senior moment?

Is nobody questioning this but me?!

- I think you're overreacting. - I hear you,

but what choice do we have?

OK, good to know. So it is just me.

Would you look at that?

Miss me?

Now that you mention it.

Run out!

Nothing is working!

What happened?

Is everyone OK?

As good as can be expected.

Did you bring us some pizzas in there or what?

Better.

I brought you a plan.

We don't need any more plans; what we need is a win.

OK then.

I've brought you a win.

I'm gonna set up here, OK?

Where did you steal that stuff from?

Look, I get it, yeah. We're never gonna be best mates.

It breaks my heart, truly,

but you need me even if you don't know it yet.

Oh, is this the time where I remind you that you broke the Internet?

Ever heard of the Emergency Alert System?

It's that thing that always interrupts the radio and television.

Now, "This is only a test," right?

Established to allow the president to address the nation

in a time of war or national crisis,

for 50 years throughout various incarnations.

It's never been used, not once.

Not even on 9-11.

Well, that's because we have 24-hour news stations now.

Broadcasting bullshit stories about strange influenzas,

random violence, celebrity weddings...

I can cut through all that noise.

Broadcast, cable, satellite, I can put you

on every television and radio in this country, unfiltered

and uncensored.

I'm an escaped fugitive wanted for murder,

who's going to believe me?

Use that notoriety, Doc.

People know who you are,

that you worked for the CDC.

Make some noise. Get people talking!

Hmm, with your charm,

the sky's the limit.

It actually could work.

Not could, it will.

Now, figure out what you can say in about 30 to 40 seconds

to wake up the world.

What's your name again?

They call me Gus.

I'm just curious. Hmm.

Why take me off among all the people you can go after?

Well, I needed guns, ammo, money;

- you seemed like a safe bet. - Whoa, what do you think

- you know about me? - I know enough.

Here's the problem, "Gus",

I have a lot of friends,

friends that want to do me favors;

and once you steal from me,

a lot of people are going to want to get on my good side

by finding you.

You take a look around the city, brah?

A plague done broke out,

turning people into killing machines.

There's about to be a whole lot of chaos, ain't nobody finding me.

You got a plan in that head of yours?

'Cause it better come out just as quick.

You feel me?

No problem.

"Professore"

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Miriam!

You have been hunting too long, Jew.

I knew you would not be able to resist such an inviting trap.

Eichhorst!