Everybody come together. Simmer down, guys.
One hundred years and still thriving.
All down to me.
No seriously, guys. One hundred years.
Thirty six thousand and five hundred papers
dominating the homes and minds of a nation.
So, to us.
To us !
Making the most read publication in the country.
- Yes. - Now, let's party !
And guys listen, I need everybody here first thing tomorrow morning.
Compos mentis, no excuses. Yeah ?
Come on !
Leave him, that's enough !
Let's go !
Let's go ! Go !
Get down !
What you playing at ? You're gonna get us all killed !
Stand still !
Right.
NOUGHTS + CROSSES
Please just here me out before you leave.
Okene Aprica University is one of the most prestigious in the world.
And of course you've got the perfect right just to make your own decisions.
But do it with thought. Not as a reaction to some outside silliness.
You done ?
Just had to say my bit.
The fact that you have no idea why I can't go to university
is exactly why I can't go.
I wanted to learn about the world, baba.
I wanted to be better, I wanted to be clever, just like you.
But it's through you now that I see that I'm not gonna get that there.
You cannot even call this 'outside silliness' what it really is.
Baba, he's your son.
He's...
It's...
I guess I just had to say my bit.
Sephy !
Look, I know you and Mama are leaving and...
What baba did was wrong, yes.
But it's in the past. He's been a good father.
Yeah. Just not to all his children.
Don't you think he has enough to deal with ?
Your boyfriend tearing the city up ?
I'm your sister. And I am not as stupid as everyone assumes.
I'm sorry. For not confiding in you.
It's fine. I never would have understood.
Yeah. Well, it's over now anyway. So...
Congratulations on graduating.
We should get going.
You know it's a chance Callum will never get now.
- It's a chance he threw away. - You made sure that he failed.
You know, you should go to uni. Come on, get out of here.
It's not just about me anymore.
It's been a month since the conviction and subsequent death in custody
of LM Bomber, Ryan McGregor.
But last night's attack on the Ohene Standard Newspaper
is believed to be part of the ongoing retaliation campaign by that group.
The assault which left the paper's editor badly beaten
and saw one terrorist taken into custody was harshly criticized.
Nicola's dead, they killed her.
- I don't believe it ! - Injuries incompatible with life.
- No, we have to see her body. - She's gone, Jude.
It's like Danny all over again.
Yes, it is.
But remember what Danny's death did.
It set the Noughts on fire !
It started the fight back !
Now we just have to see it through. And then they don't die for nothing.
- Yeah, we keep fighting. - We keep fighting.
It's an eye for an eye. They take one of ours, we take one of theirs !
I used to take the boys to work with me sometimes, in the summer.
They look happy.
They were always happy when they were together.
Not a single paper will publish my story, I should go home.
- You have enough to worry about. - No, please don't go.
Give it a bit more time, people online are starting to believe you.
How are you doing, Oluwale ?
Hey...
'Another day, another senseless attack.'
I know I'm just another statistic. I mean, I write the statistics.
- But when it's you, it does feel... - It's savagery.
It's out and out savagery.
But I suppose to you, there's no surprise.
Noughts claiming to be outraged
by a paper calling them thugs and criminals
and behaving like thugs and criminals.
You tell the truth and the world sees that.
One of the culprits has already been dealt with
and as for the rest, they will be hunted down.
Mr. Hadley, with all due respect, what do you want ?
There's this... There's a rumour gaining traction online.
I need it stopped.
I need him stopped.
You could have stayed here. It's not exactly Hadley standards, but...
Yaro could have had the couch and you could have had the boys' room.
But you've done enough running around after me.
I've booked a hotel. For now, till I work out a plan.
- Where is he ? - Yaro ?
He's had a call from a journalist.
Finally a newspaper prepared to print the story.
I didn't mean Yaro.
Sephy, are you okay, love ?
Have you seen the news ?
The CCTV footage ?
That isn't Callum.
Isn't it ?
Then where is he ?
Your mama says you've being sick a lot recently.
- Is this what I think it is ? - No. No, no, no, no, no.
No.
Well let me know if you want anything.
UNKNOWN NUMBER
Hello.
Mama...
HOW MANY MUST FALL ? GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
Just wanted to give you this.
I don't want handouts from Jack Dorn.
- You need to eat. - I'd rather starve.
I should go. They'll know to watch you.
You need to talk to Sephy. She's got things she needs to talk to you about.
No.
Brave enough to throw a bat around but not to talk to the woman you love ?
I don't love her.
Do you remember when we took that train out to the countryside ?
You and Jude climbed trees for hours.
Baba had this dream that one day we would move there.
Do you remember that, Cal ?
Never happened though, did it ?
We could still try.
We could.
Get away from everything. Everyone.
Stories like that, they only work when you don't know any better.
That's not our life, not now anyway.
- Just keep the money. - Will you please talk to Sephy ?
Why isn't anything happening ?
- Are you tired, boys ? - Leave it, Jude.
No. No, let's sleep. Let's forget about Nicola. Just like Danny.
I said leave it !
You think you are the only one haunted by Danny's face ?
By baba or Nicola.
You don't get to own all the anger or all the hate. 'Cause we all feel it.
So we don't sit, crying over it.
They all deserve better.
We're taking on Kamal.
I think she's making a big mistake.
That university is the best in the world. We want that for her.
Help me, as a co-parent. That's all I have left.
Kamal, don't.
Everything I've built, I've built for the three of you.
You built it for yourself.
You built the walls to keep the truth out.
It was over. It didn't mean anything to me anymore.
And still with the lies.
I read the Ohene Standard headline.
"Mentally unstable halfer tried to undermine the Prime Minister"
"is exposed to have terrorist connections."
By that you mean the woman who raised our children ?
Jasmine, come on ! Do I work there ? Do I write these articles ?
No. And as Prime Minister I imagine you have zero influence.
Jasmine Hadley ?
See how Kamal feels when someone he cares about is captured.
We make him suffer.
We make demands. We keep the heat up.
Soon enough Albion will seem more trouble than it's worth.
Aprica will declare it independent.
Without the might of the motherland behind them
the Crosses will be exposed for what they are:
a corrupt minority whose time is up.
And Noughts take back the power.
What are you thinking ?
The most protected family in the country ?
They each have their own security, plus the security of the house.
- It's dangerous. - If you can't do it bruv, just say.
I've always wondered how you can fully support the cause
after your... your friendship with Sephy Hadley.
There is no friendship. It's dead.
The only thing left for me is the cause, so don't ever doubt me !
You still got her number ?
Then we still have access.
Forget the wife.
We go for the daughter.
Start packing, we're moving on.
OHENE STANDARD TERRORIST AND FRAUD
They wanted me to tell the truth.
It was a brave thing to do, Yaro.
But there is no truth. There are just stories.
And the people with power get to choose how to tell them,
who the heroes and villains are.
- No, I will get him to put this right. - You won't.
I'm a halfer. Distrusted by everyone.
Perfect villain material.
Where are you going ?
There's nothing left for me here, Sephy.
- Just come with us to the hotel, Yaro. - The game is over.
Put those boxes over there.
Come on, stack 'em up.
I really need to see you, Sephy. Love, Callum.
It's a college friend.
I should go.
I've missed you.
Same.
I was really hurt when you left me and...
Look, there's something I need to tell you.
Just...
- What ? No. No. No. No. - Don't. Please.
No. I need to...
Get her !
Come here ! Shut up !
Please !
Callum, please !
Is that proof enough of my loyalty ?
Don't you forget what all this is for. Who this is for.
You don't need to remind me.
- Any phones on her ? - She's clean.
The thing that Kamal Hadley most values in the world, right here.
That, my friends, is power.
Get to work.
Sit !
Where is the burner ?
Cast your eyes over that.
Hold up the paper.
Higher.
Okay. Now read that.
Baba...
Baba, I have been kidnapped.
It's not cash. That offer's long gone. But I do need you out of Albion.
Don't worry. I was going anyway.
Didn't you owe it to my mama to be honest,
instead of crucifying her son in the national press ?
Yaro, decisions were made a long time ago that can't be undone.
We just have to live with that.
You still don't get it, do you ?
I exist, no matter where you send me.
UNKNOWN NUMBER
Who is this ?
I have something of yours. Something you might want back.
Time to do business again.
- Have either of you seen Sephy today ? - No.
Baba, what's going on ? What's happening ?
- Alright, let's go. - Where are you going ?
Dorn wants us to sort the drop.
Do a recce for a handover point. You're staying here with her.
I ain't no baby-sitter.
Lads, give us a sec ?
Jude, you wanted me to do this job.
Yes, you've done it. Well done.
Or is that not enough ? Do you need me to give you more praise ?
- We're on the same side. - This is my side. I brought you in.
Who are we fighting here ? Crosses or ourselves ?
The Crosses ! Now just do the job.
Or are you scared ?
Scared of what ?
What she is to you.
She's nothing.
Okay ?
She's nothing !
She's nothing.
Yes, I know it is very late. But I was just hoping that...
Yes, I'm sorry to disturb you. Good bye.
Kamal !
- Is she alive ? - Yes, yes.
- Where ? - I don't know.
But we'll find her.
Mrs. Hadley, we're working under the assumption the phone call is real...
- What phone call ? - I received a call.
From who ? Why would they even have your number ?
I have no idea how they got to us.
We need a list of anyone you think might want to harm you or your family.
Intelligence is working on the political threats...
This is the work of the LM, who else would do this ?
- We are following that lead, sir. - There is only one lead to follow !
We have to be open to all possibilities.
The first few hours are vital.
We will still need a list of anyone you think...
I am Prime Minister ! Find her !
The last place she's tracked to is Vauxhall Bridge.
We've found her phone and a second phone.
She's made numerous calls to Callum McGregor.
Call Meggie. Get her here !
Baba, I have been kidnapped. And my life is in danger.
I've not been hurt, yet...
But I don't know for how much longer that's going to be the case.
The people holding me are asking for one million pounds.
And for you to give up your position as Prime Minister.
It's just me and you.
And you hate it.
Or you love it.
You finally get to cause my family the most amount of pain.
- And me. - This isn't about you.
Tell me you have an IP address !
They're bouncing around multiple servers, but the provider's on it.
Mr. Hadley.
Callum would never do this.
My God, he'd protect Sephy with his life !
You know that.
Take Mrs. McGregor's phone. Her boys may have been in contact.
And she is not allowed to leave the premises.
We will check all devices.
But of course we have to check the legitimacy of the video first.
You should probably concentrate on bringing my child back safely !
You have to step down, Kamal.
Mr. Hadley, you are Prime Minister.
You cannot be seen in any way to be negotiating with terrorists,
to give in to their demands.
Look, this is a personal and private matter ! And it stays that way !
Resign. Now.
I don't care about your career.
I don't care about the future of Albion.
This is our daughter. We don't take chances with our daughter's life.
I know you're there.
Just keep quiet.
How could you do this ?
After everything that we've been...
I said keep quiet. It's time for Kamal to take orders for a change.
If he co-operates, then there's no need for anyone to get hurt.
This wasn't how you were going to change the world, Callum.
Well maybe it's the only way left.
No. It's a choice you're making.
We're interrupting our current programming
for an announcement from Parliament.
The Prime Minister Kamal Hadley has announced
he is resigning from the post with immediate effect.
To focus on his family.
In light of recent events,
I have made the difficult decision to step down as Prime Minister.
Yes, my time in office has been short.
Yes, this is far from ideal.
But I can only prioritise my family at this time.
As I give over the reigns to someone who is willing to lead the country
with the policies our nation deserves.
God bless Albion.
I heard the news.
They're gonna kill me.
I've pretty much seen everyone's face.
And Dorn's ruthless.
- You think anyone's gonna let me go ? - None of this is about you.
- Look, I'm sorry ! - You're not. Save your breath.
Okay. As long as you know, when it comes to it, I want you to do it.
Don't be fooled. 'Cos I could kill you if I needed to.
Then do it.
This is either you or it isn't.
You're pathetic. As if I could have ever thought I was in love with you.
- Oh, I knew it was never love ! - What ?
An 'experiment'. Yeah, that's what Kamal called it.
You spoke to my baba ?
So good you might have even persuaded yourself.
I am not your enemy.
No. You're worse.
Standing by, watching. Doing nothing.
All the while claiming that you love me ?
So yeah, maybe I could kill you.
'Cause what good are you to this world ?
Could you kill your own child then ?
In light of recent events,
I have made the difficult decision to step down as Prime Minister.
It was the right thing to do, baba.
And we will get her back.
I believe in you.
I'm not sure how well founded your faith is.
But I'm very grateful for it.
How are you, sir ?
I just want to say, if there is anything I can do to help,
anything at all, I would lay down my life for your daughters...
I know. Thank you, Lekan.
I really appreciate your loyalty to my family, but I've got this.
Baba, take Lekan.
He's younger and fitter than you, he's a trained soldier.
Yes.
Mr. Hadley, we're set. It's time to go.
You should never have brought him here, Meggie, all those years ago.
If they hadn't become friends...
Don't do that !
You have no idea what it's like sitting here
and not knowing if you will ever see your child again.
Don't I ? You've seen all those police, all armed !
Who do you think their guns are gonna be pointing at ?
Then they will get what they deserve !
Jas, I know, he would never lay a finger on her.
Never !
That's the boy you remember.
But what about the man he's become ?
Do you really know what he's capable of ?
My boys have had everything taken away from them, everything !
So now they steal the most precious thing we have ? And what, that's fair ?
Don't leave, you can't leave. The police said you have to stay here.
I said don't leave !
Please...
You're right.
What's become of my sons or what they're capable of...
But you saw what I saw.
All the signs were there.
If Callum knew that, he would... he would protect Sephy.
I just know that.
What signs ?
Of what ?
That she's pregnant.
That history is repeating itself.
Well maybe this time it'll be different.
Is it true ?
- You're pregnant ? - You think I'd lie about that ?
It's mine ?
No.
It's mine.
Mine and Callum McGregor's.
But he's not here.
You're having my baby ?
You're not hearing me. It's not yours.
The Callum that I knew was full of love and not hate.
He wanted to make things better, not threaten lives.
Sephy...
It's me. I am here. I'm right here.
And I want you.
I want our child. This world, any world, I want it.
I just couldn't see a future.
I thought the LM and all this would give me purpose, but...
I've been so lonely.
Mr. Hadley ?
Mr. Hadley !
- Are you alright ? - Yes. You go ahead.
Right, let's do this.
So you keep watch. His people make a move...
We've got you covered.
He won't try anything, not till he sees his daughter.
- Which he won't. - Not until we're clear.
We'll leave her tied up until we've had enough time to get out and then...
- They'll find her eventually. - No, we get rid of her, Jude.
Opportunity to show the Crosses what they are dealing with.
I was instructed to go alone.
Nobody moves a muscle until I see my daughter.
And not one single shot is to be fired until I have her back safely with me.
Thank you.
Mr. Hadley...
- I'll go alone. - Are you sure ?
Yeah.
To your holding positions !
I assume that's everything we asked for ?
- Where is my daughter ? - I ask the questions, Kamal.
Yes. It's everything you asked for.
Saw your resignation.
Whatever it takes to get my child back.
Whatever it takes to get my country back.
Aren't you Crosses getting tired of this savage little backwater yet ?
I can't see Aprica wanting to prop it up for much longer.
Where does that leave you, hey ?
Outnumbered.
- Wait here. - Give me my daughter.
You don't get to control me.
I've done as instructed.
I know the cavalry's waiting in the wings.
I know that they're gonna sweep in the second that you have Sephy.
So... you wait.
You know what happens to those who wait.
All good things come to them.
And those that don't ?
Their daughters die.
No ! What are you doing ? They haven't released her yet, he said to wait.
She's not coming back. We need to find them and her. Now.
Now !
Blue team, go !
Cal ?
- What's going on ? - We have to get out of here.
We have to close down the cell. Cause he wants us to...
- He wants us to... - What ?
We should never have done this.
But I had to do something, I had to be remembered for something.
- Otherwise what did he die for ? - Who ?
Danny and baba.
Sephy, let's go, come on !
He wants us to get rid of the hostage.
And you should have done it by now.
Or did you run ahead for some other reason ?
Down there.
What do we do ? Tell me what to do.
You wanna do something. You wanna be something.
No. No.
An eye for an eye.
Is that what we agreed ?
Just follow through with the plan.
For Nicola and your dad.
Just pull the trigger. Remember who she is.
You can do it.
No sense of the bigger picture. Same with Danny's death.
You sit in the hospital, pathetically waiting,
hoping that he's gonna live.
What and you wanted him to die ?
I wanted change.
You were with him when he died. You were there.
Finally the sound of a penny dropping. Really, really slowly.
Danny's death was a game changer.
Yours will be too.
What Cross is gonna wanna bring their kids up in a barbaric country
where even the Prime Minister's daughter gets shot in the head ?
The cause has to be bigger than any one life.
But not yours ? Never yours ?
Callum, run.
Sephy, go. Just go !
You're turning on your own kind, Jude.
- Jude, come on ! - Callum, run !
Sephy !
- Baba ? - Sephy !
Sephy, go to him.
- What are you gonna do ? - Don't think about me.
- Think about that baby. - I can't !
Just go. Please !
Persephone, get back.
I don't know which is the greater punishment.
To take your life
or to have you spend the rest of your days in a twelve by eight,
thinking about your mistake !
- No ! - Persephone !
What are you doing ?
I'm trying to protect you.
Baba...
You are threatening my entire world.
No !
Yes.
- Sephy... - I love you.
No.
Sephy's alive and I believe that she's safe.
- I don't understand. - Where is she ?
She's with Callum.
I tried to save her, but I couldn't.
I tried Jasmine. I really did.
She chose to stay with Callum.
They chose to stay together.
She loves him, Kamal.
Do you still not get it ?
And she's having his child.
Before you say a word,
like Yaro, I'm going to help them.
And whether you join me or not, it's up to you.
Hello.
Mama...
Cal...
It's so lovely to hear your voice.
Did you hear from Jude ?
Not yet, love.
Y'know, he saved our lives.
He'll be in touch, Cal.
Where are you, my sweetheart ?
I can't tell you or anyone.
We're safe.
Away from everyone.
Is that birds singing I can hear ?
Sephy sends her love.
What next ?
We keep on running.
Keep on hiding.
They will kill you if they catch us.
So we don't get caught.
THE END