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The Shadow Operative Part 1
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00:03You
00:22Hostages at your two o'clock five total but there are seven hostiles around you intel was wrong fall back
00:30I'll leave now the rest won't survive either
00:33Floor has almost no cover seven of them surround you in under a minute enough for me
00:42Please please don't kill me drop your weapon or she dies you like guns then keep your eyes on it
00:55Area secured come up to rescue the hospital
00:59Damn good work elise you just turned a dead end into a total win all by yourself
01:03That's why your shadow best field operator in phantom squad, but next time don't go cowboy on me
01:10Here we go again don't bet your life on luck you say that every single time relax with you watching
01:17my back
01:17I don't even need luck keep that focus we wrap this up and that phantom squad citation is yours
01:23You've earned it though. I think I'm done after this. Where's this coming from?
01:31The accident last year took my wife
01:35Derek's never gonna walk the way he used to
01:38Core's still so young they need me home. I
01:42Want to be there for them and someone's got to run the center
01:46They're lucky to have you come by the center when you're on leave the kids have been asking about the
01:50legendary shadow for months
01:53Yeah, all right
01:54Elise
02:10Remember don't bet your life
02:14Frank
02:22Today we stand here to honor a hero
02:26Finally get to meet your idol, huh you nervous
02:31Phantom squads best solo operator. She's everybody's hero not just mine
02:37And I'm not leaving without that signature
02:41For her actions in overseas counter-terrape operations and her decisive role in neutralizing the june 25th hostage crisis
02:48Shadow is hereby awarded the phantom squads highest commendation
02:53Shadow please forward and receive your citation
03:10Unit believe her disappearance is connected to the death of her partner
03:15I owe you frank
03:19I've got them
03:22Rest easy
03:34Floor's a mess you blind
03:40That's the janitor i've seen her staring at mr. Alston more than once
03:48You hiding a photo of mr. Albright you're the janitor what exactly do you think you're doing mooning over him
04:04You think you can just dodge me coach foster you have a training session stay out of it
04:10What's going on here
04:24Mr. Albright we didn't expect you back until friday schedule changed we're early shouldn't you all be in training right
04:30now
04:31On our way now
04:36I've got this back to work
04:49Which one of you is derrick tell him to get out here?
04:56I'm here on behalf of meridian group on the acquisition get derrick out here
05:04Meridian group we're doing fine why would they want to acquire us meridian group doesn't acquire they colonize if they
05:10move on you you're done
05:12I'm derrick whatever this is take it to my office cora go play for a bit
05:18That's meridian group's deal they're bad news there was another training center thunderstroke that turned them down
05:23The owner died in a car accident a week later and nobody looked into it it hit the news for
05:28about a day then just
05:30disappeared comments were shut down mr. Albright's in real trouble here
05:34Elise stop these aren't people you can mess with
05:38Elise
05:42Derrick miss harlott sent me for an answer are you ready to sign the damn papers i've been clear from
05:47the start valor stays with me
06:00I
06:00The office doesn't need cleaning today get out just doing my job sir
06:06Even your janitor has an attitude problem
06:10Let me show you how miss harley handles insubordinations consider it a courtesy
06:15Back off my answer is still no valor is not for sale
06:23Sign it now or don't but when miss harlow handles this herself
06:28You won't be able to protect anyone my father bled for this country
06:32He built this place with what was left. I'm not letting you turn valor into a front for your dirty
06:37laundry get out of my office now
06:41Gave everything for his country
06:47That just means he was stupid enough to let it happen
06:52Don't
07:12That move she just made
07:19That's tactical movement touch
07:23What isn't yours
07:30You crazy beach keep your mouth shut before I make you
07:36This is valor's house are you leaving on your own or do I have to make you
07:47Fine when miss harlow gets here don't come crying to me when this place shuts down
07:56That was thank you but don't do that again it's not worth the risk
08:02Derek you okay i'm fine she helped
08:07Her we have three instructors at this center when did a janitor become the one handling things
08:13Look at her you really think someone like that could handle herself brett would put her down in one hit
08:18Don't underestimate women shadow's a woman ten of me wouldn't be enough
08:23Shadows in a completely different league you're going to compare a janitor to her
08:29Hey janitor you even know who shadow is ring any bells enough we've got a situation meridian isn't going to
08:36let this go
08:36They'll come back with something worse
08:40My guess she sends people to make trouble let them come they show up we put them down don't make
08:46it simple
08:47Meridian group is like a snake they don't come straight at you
08:50Where's cora did any of you see her on your way in no no go find her now
08:58Mr. Albright this is gina harlow from meridian group since your staff was so
09:05physical with my associate i thought i'd invite your sister over for a visit instead
09:14What did you do to cora breathe derek she's having the time of her life don't take my word for
09:20it check your messages
09:27What's the rush let us finish our cake i'm coming to get her right now
09:32I'll drop her off myself and derek i'm bringing a little something extra for you to sign
09:40That beach is playing with us
09:45Where's the janitor where'd she go
09:51That was my fault
09:54I should have been watching
09:58But i promise i will bring her back
10:02They're here the meridian group a whole convoy
10:21Derek this hair low decided you were worth a personal visit try to look great
10:39Where's cora
10:43Are you okay did anyone hurt you that lady really wanted me to eat her cake i didn't want her
10:50cake you're okay
10:51Go rest i'll come see you tonight stay with her
10:55Don't be so dramatic mr albright she's home she's fed and she's in one piece
11:00Consider it a show of good faith we all know what you want gina you want to take this place
11:04and we said no
11:04So you put a kid in the middle of it you're sick we tried the velvet glove this morning you
11:08spit on it now
11:09You get the fist you should be begging us for a buyout before we pave over this dump brett
11:17You're all so sensitive
11:19I haven't even shown you the gift yet
11:23What do you actually want
11:25Word is valor runs the best mma marksman and tactical programs in the area
11:30miss harlow brought people
11:33We want a public match your instructors against ours one-on-one across all three disciplines
11:39That's it just a friendly competition. Yes, it's just a competition
11:43But when valor's finest get dismantled in their own backyard on camera
11:48Tell me who's gonna trust you with their training ever again. I know exactly what your instructors are worth gina
11:53You think we're scared of meridian only one way to find out
12:03Are you kidding me since when are they meridian coaches?
12:08You people go digging in the gutter for this
12:11Weren't they all brought into the phantom squad reserves last year
12:14phantom squad reservals
12:16working for meridian
12:18The plot thickens that's soul
12:21three-time back-to-back state mma champion brett lost to him one and ron's tactics are dirty as they
12:26come
12:27Got in your head before didn't he you know never again that woman is luna
12:31She and I tied at the regional marksman competition
12:35So mr. Albright still want to do this?
12:43You didn't come here to compete you came here to start something
12:46Take your people and get off valor's property. Oh, yeah
12:50And if we did you should have taken miss harlow's offer when you had the chance too late to back
12:55out now
12:56Come on in everyone. Miss harlow's got a story for you today. I came here to keep your father's legacy
13:00alive
13:01Make this place actually matter but looking at it now. It's already dying
13:04Mr. Albright, is it true valor refusing the challenge because your instructors can't handle it? Frank Albright died in the
13:11line of duty
13:11And you turn it into a marketing opportunity
13:14That's a lie those three aren't I won't valor accept the challenge
13:18Mr. Albright was your father's sacrifice stage for publicity. Can you answer that?
13:21That's impressive as harlow bringing in three phantom squad reservatives buying off the press and smearing my father's legacy all
13:27for a piece of valor
13:28You really did go all out save the speech you're a loser derek confess to the cameras now or wait
13:32until we embarrass you so badly
13:34You'll never show your face again choose your poison
13:36They're gonna kill each other
13:39Mr. Albright say the word i've been here since day one. I go up there and I finish it
13:44They don't get to talk about this place like that they're stronger than us across the board. That's exactly what
13:48they're counting on
13:49Don't play their game then we walk into it. Mr. Frank was everything to me. I'm not standing here while
13:54they drag his name through the dirt. I'm in
13:57Count me in two. They don't get to do this. I'm in count me in. Yeah, let's do this
14:02You watching this frank your people are something else
14:07Tactically we're outmatched, but i'm with valor. Let's fight you heard the mr
14:12Albright nobody's forcing your hand here valor accepts
14:25Wonderful courage suits you mr. Albright. Let's start with maa
14:37Soul is a power fighter his weakness is speed your only shot is to go first and go hard don't
14:42give him a chance to reset
14:44Got it
14:47What are you doing here? You're just the janitor go find somewhere else to be
14:57Brett you lost to me once and you came back for more
15:02Don't get too comfortable soul three years is a long time i'm not that guy anymore
15:06Take him apart coach vega show them what the strongest gym in the state looks like
15:12Come on brett
15:16Brett's actually pushing him back i didn't think he could hang with soul like this maybe we've got this
15:23Something's wrong you think those idiots actually believe brett's winning
15:27Sol always does this makes me think you're in it
15:30So i'll stop wasting time on this
15:36Stop running come on that's all you got
15:38Now shows
15:39Oh
16:02Come on!
16:04Come on!
16:05Get up!
16:23What the hell?! We threw in the towel!
16:27Counts when the towel hits the ground.
16:39That's one for us, Mr. Albright.
16:42Boss, I'm sorry, I...
16:43Get yourself checked out first.
16:44I'll give you one more chance.
16:46Sign the acquisition papers now and Valor walks away with his dignity intact.
16:50Winning or losing, it doesn't change a thing. Valor's position is fixed.
16:55Position? You're in a position to talk about that right now?
16:57This place could burn to the ground and I still wouldn't hand it to you.
17:01Then we keep going until there's nobody left at Valor willing to step up.
17:04Fine. I'll go!
17:06Ray, stop! You want to go up there and get killed?
17:09Mr. Albright, we need to call it. We don't have a chance here.
17:11Hey reporters, take a look. Am I wrong? Valor's nothing but indenture about to step the cage!
17:15I'll go up! Put me in!
17:17I'll do it!
17:21You all watched your MMA coach get carried out of that cage and you still want in just to go
17:24down fast?
17:25A man in a wheelchair, a gym full of nobodies running on a dead man's name.
17:28You really call this a training center? That's the funniest thing I've ever seen.
17:31You getting this? Valor's done. Shut it down!
17:34Who said Valor's out of people?
17:45At least get down! This isn't safe!
17:49Ray at least has a title.
17:51Now you're sending in the janitor? Valor's really scraping the bottom.
17:55A woman? You think you belong up there?
17:58There are women who could take soul.
18:00Like that Phantom Squad legend, Shadow.
18:03Shadow disappeared a year ago.
18:05Her? She mops floors.
18:11Get down! Now!
18:13Who do you think you are, Shadow?
18:22Let her try.
18:23You're putting Valor's reputation on a janitor?
18:26I'm with Leah on this. That cage isn't a joke. She could get hurt up there. She could get killed!
18:31There are reporters here. Elise has never even hit a heavy bag. You've lost your mind.
18:35Then who's going?
18:37Go ahead. Win or lose, I'm grateful either way.
18:41We're not losing this.
18:42Wrong place, sweetheart.
18:45Sol, put her down.
18:48Whenever you're ready.
18:59You're gonna regret this, janitor.
19:04She wanted to be up there.
19:06Nobody's stopping what comes next.
19:09Shut up! She's fighting for Valor!
19:24Yes!
19:28That technique.
19:33That's not possible. He's playing with her.
19:36Stop fooling around! Focus!
19:39I underestimated you. Let's go again.
19:44Warm-up's over.
20:11He's actually locked down.
20:13How is that possible?
20:14He's actually locked down.
20:15He's a champion.
20:16Who is this woman?
20:17The way she moves, doesn't she remind you of Shadow?
20:19You're done.
20:22I tap.
20:31Say it louder. The ref can't hear you.
20:34Sol! What are you doing? Tap out!
20:39He doesn't tap.
20:41We never agreed to die for you.
20:46Blow the whistle now!
20:48What do you think you're doing?
20:50Counts when the towel hits the ground.
20:52Did I just watch a janitor beat a three-time MA champion into the floor?
20:55You don't think she's actually Shadow?
20:56Unbelievable!
20:57A janitor at Valor Training Center just took down the reigning MA team!
21:00Shadow is Fandom Squad's top operator.
21:01If she were actually Shadow, why would she be mopping floors?
21:04Not a chance. Sol got Caroleil. That's all.
21:08Any word on Shadow?
21:09Nothing.
21:10She's really good at not being found.
21:12Then why are you still standing here?
21:13You think I'm gonna pick up my phone and stumble across her?
21:17That's her. Valor Training Center.
21:19Get a helicopter ready.
21:20You leave immediately.
21:28Who are you?
21:30Valor Training Center's janitor.
21:33Anyone else wanna come up?
21:38You're useless.
21:40Every single one of you!
21:42I think you have a results call.
21:45Right.
21:46This match goes to Valor Training Center.
21:48Meridian concedes.
21:53Elise!
21:54How are you this good?
21:56Why didn't you say anything?
21:58Seriously, if you can fight that, what are you doing with a mop?
22:05You okay?
22:07I'm fine.
22:08Why'd you do it?
22:09You said Valor doesn't go down.
22:11I agreed.
22:21Don't get ahead of yourselves.
22:22That was just one round.
22:24The game is far from over.
22:26Three stages.
22:27I'll let you have the MMA point.
22:29Consider it a courtesy.
22:32Next up, shooting competition.
22:34Please proceed to the range.
22:36I don't leave empty handed, Mr. Albright.
22:38There's a first time for everything, Ms. Harlow.
22:45You're not seriously counting on your janitor to pull off another miracle at the range, are you?
22:49See you at the range, Mr. Albright.
22:51Alright?
23:11Looks like somebody's been replaced.
23:14What's that supposed to mean?
23:15You're Valor's shooting instructor.
23:17At least, you were.
23:27For what it's worth, Meridian could use someone with your skills, Coach Foster.
23:32I'm taking this round back.
23:33Count on it.
23:35If you say so.
23:40The shooting round goes to Coach Foster.
23:45Funny.
23:46He only remembers you when he needs you.
23:48And you're still smiling.
23:50Interesting.
23:53I'll go up.
23:55But I have a condition.
23:58What condition?
23:59After this round, I take full control of Valor's shooting program.
24:03Roster.
24:04Training.
24:05Representation.
24:06All of it, mine.
24:07Coach Foster, this isn't the time!
24:09Shooting is my discipline.
24:11If Valor wins this, it's because of me.
24:14No one else.
24:14The third teammates.
24:20The other team.
24:24The third team.
24:25I have a failure for you.
24:26Of course, I've seen the time...
24:32has.
24:32The other team.
24:36And I'm just gonna do it.
24:44I'm done with Valor.
24:46What the hell are you doing?
24:47You're walking out on us right now.
24:49Without Coach Faster, we're done.
24:50You're really going to turn your back on us, Leah?
24:53Frank saved your life.
24:55You wouldn't even be here without him.
24:57This isn't betrayal.
24:59It's a choice.
25:04Leah, you sure about this?
25:06I've carried Valor's shooting program on my own for years.
25:09Whatever debt I owed, we're done here.
25:12You've made the right call.
25:15Mr. Albright, your best shooter is standing on my side now.
25:20I'll be generous.
25:21Concede now and we can all go home.
25:25Leah's gone, so what?
25:26We're still here.
25:27Nobody's conceding a damn thing.
25:29Not today.
25:30I'm not trying to be cruel.
25:32But all of you combined, you're still not beating me.
25:37Not even close.
25:39Well said.
25:40Then you're up.
25:41Show me you can win.
25:42And money, power, prestige, consider them yours.
25:45Just say the word.
25:47Deal.
25:47You know how this goes.
25:49You cross Meridian, you lose.
25:51Simple as that.
25:53So, Mr. Albright-Chem, who are you putting up?
25:58Elise, you've got something, right?
26:01You always have something.
26:08Alice, don't tell me you shoot too.
26:12Leah's a pro, Ray.
26:13This isn't something you just pick on.
26:15She hasn't lost a round in three years.
26:18Getting lucky in a fistfight is one thing.
26:20But I bet you can't even seat a magazine.
26:24Does anyone want to step up?
26:26We're nowhere near her level.
26:28Leah was closing in on Phantom Squad Reserve standards.
26:31That's elite tier.
26:32Can't even field a competitor?
26:33Just call it, Mr. Albright.
26:35Concede.
26:36This round, Valor concedes.
26:38Hold on!
26:40The janitor?
26:41Again?
26:42You've got to be kidding me!
26:43Don't embarrass yourself, Elise.
26:45I'm not Saul.
26:46I won't hand you an opening.
26:50Only one way to find out.
26:51Elise, look.
26:53MMA and precision shooting, they don't cross over.
26:56Walking away from this isn't losing.
26:58It's common sense.
26:59Shooting isn't about strength.
27:01You need to be at Shadow's level, every discipline trained to the edge, or this doesn't work.
27:04And that's-
27:05Fine.
27:05You want to shoot?
27:06Shoot.
27:07But let's make it worth everyone's time.
27:09What kind of stakes?
27:10One round.
27:11The winner takes all.
27:12You lose, Valor gets a new owner.
27:21Elyse, you've already done enough.
27:23And if Valor wins, what's on the table?
27:26I walk away from this place and never come back.
27:31Elyse, please.
27:32You don't owe us this.
27:34What happened to all that confidence?
27:36Getting cold feet?
27:37Fine.
27:39When I win, you apologize.
27:42On camera, in front of every reporter here.
27:45And you give your word, in public, that Meridian never comes near Valor again.
27:55Agreed.
27:58Let's get started.
28:01Elyse, you don't have to-
28:06I don't bet my life on luck.
28:12Take a day off in here and you might not get one out there.
28:16On your feet.
28:19Keep going.
28:24Remember this.
28:26Whatever happens out there, don't bet your life on luck.
28:32I trust you.
28:39Trap shooting, 20 clay targets, scored by hits.
28:42Tie goes to time.
28:44Shooters, take your positions.
28:55I'll take the rifle.
28:56You can have the shotgun.
28:58Bigger spread, easier takedowns.
28:59Feeling generous.
29:04Arrogant.
29:07Take the shotgun, Elyse.
29:09Don't play games with this.
29:12Wait, is that-
29:13She's going with a pistol?
29:18She lost her mind?
29:20A pistol for trap shooting?
29:22That's a 15-round mag.
29:23She's got 20 targets.
29:25Even if she hits everything, she'll have to reload mid-round.
29:28Leah won't.
29:29On time alone, we lose.
29:31Yeah.
29:32This one's a loss.
29:33Don't even know if the center survives this.
29:35Is this you giving up, janitor?
29:38A pistol's enough for you.
29:40Elyse, listen to me.
29:42This isn't about difficulty.
29:44A handgun against clay targets at range isn't winnable.
29:51Derek, is she handing us this round as a gift?
29:53That's generous of her.
29:58Whenever you're ready,
30:02don't blink.
30:03We might just be the only lesson we'll ever get.
30:12Shooters, ready.
30:14Begin!
30:21Shooters, ready.
30:22Begin!
30:39That's what elite looks like.
30:41Top of the field, right there.
30:43That level holds up even by Meridian standards.
30:56Perfect score.
30:5820 for 20.
30:59Time, 20 seconds.
31:07Your turn, janitor.
31:09What have you got for the cameras?
31:11Even luck's not on your side today, Mr. Albright.
31:14She hit 20 with 21 rounds.
31:16She left that last bullet on the table on purpose.
31:18She's not just trying to win,
31:20she's trying to humiliate her.
31:32A souvenir.
31:34Maybe you'll learn something.
31:41She's impressive, isn't she?
31:43You had a real eye for talent, Mr. Albright.
31:48Police can fight, but shooting isn't about muscle.
31:51It's about steadiness, judgment,
31:54experience built over years.
32:07And she's still holding that damn pistol.
32:10Mr. Albright, I'm not done.
32:11Put me up.
32:12At least we lose with some dignity.
32:15Make the call.
32:16Now.
32:18You guys still holding out for a miracle?
32:21She's got a handgun and 20 clay targets.
32:23Do the math.
32:27What are you all waiting for?
32:29The second she picked up that pistol,
32:31she was already out of this.
32:32Next shooter, Valor Training Center.
32:35Elise.
32:39Elise.
32:50What does that mean?
32:52What does that mean?
33:03She has lost her mind.
33:05That's not skill.
33:06That's a circus act.
33:08Who does she think she is?
33:10Shadow?
33:12Take a good look at your training center, Mr. Albright.
33:16Under new management soon.
33:25What the...
33:28What the...
33:30What the...
33:51That's impossible.
34:03That's impossible.
34:07Shadow.
34:09Nobody else in the world shoots like that.
34:1120 for 20.
34:1318 seconds.
34:1511 rounds.
34:28Yours.
34:30Y-You!
34:32What the hell?
34:33Did you see that?
34:35She kept a round two.
34:36One bullet left over.
34:38Same as Leah.
34:39The 11.
34:41That's what she carved into the table.
34:43She knew exactly how many rounds she'd need.
34:46She called it.
34:47Down to the round.
34:49And she did it blind.
34:52Pure sound.
34:53Tracking play targets by ear alone.
34:55With a pistol.
34:58Do you people understand how impossible that is?
35:03Shooting competition.
35:05Valor Training Center wins.
35:11Thank you, Elise.
35:12For everything.
35:14I was wrong, Elise.
35:16I doubted you.
35:17I talked down to you.
35:19I'm sorry.
35:29That's...
35:29How did she...
35:31Impossible.
35:38You're up.
35:39Next heat.
35:41Now!
35:44I can't do what she just did.
35:4620 clays, 11 rounds, blindfolded with a pistol.
35:49That's not a skill level anymore.
35:51That's not even humanly possible.
35:53So I'm paying all of you and not one of you can beat the cleaning staff?
35:56Miss Harlan...
35:57Get out of my sight!
35:57All of you, now!
35:59You heard me.
36:00Get lost.
36:01You lost.
36:02Are you going to honor the deal or do we do this the hard way?
36:06Who the hell are you?
36:08Valor's janitor.
36:09A janitor who takes down a three-time MMA champion?
36:11A janitor who shoots 20 clays blind with 11 rounds?
36:14You really expect me to buy that?
36:15Clear the area.
36:19Camera's off.
36:21Everyone out.
36:22Now!
36:26You caught my attention.
36:30Gina!
36:31You gave your word!
36:33Everyone here is mine.
36:35I could make Valor disappear today, starting with her.
36:38You rigged the game, you lost, and now you're just going to burn the house down?
36:41You're a coward!
36:42What are you going to do about it?
36:44You have one, Elise.
36:45I can make her gone in five minutes.
36:53Nobody moves!
36:55That's Captain Cross from Phantom Squad!
36:58Weapons down!
36:59Now!
37:09Captain Cross, it's been a while.
37:13That's not what a business arrangement looks like.
37:17I think you misread the situation.
37:19If it's a misunderstanding, then the agreement stands.
37:22You lost.
37:23Now, make the announcement.
37:25Publicly.
37:25You're done with Valor.
37:27And the apology.
37:29My mistake, Mr. Albright.
37:31My sincere apologies.
37:32Valor won't be hearing from us again.
37:33We're done here.
37:35We won!
37:36We actually won!
37:43Captain Cross, thank you for showing up.
37:45What brought you out here?
37:47We're here on a Phantom Squad bereavement visit, the Albright family.
37:50And I wanted to see the janitor who just knocked out an MMA champion.
37:54Elise.
37:55Where did she go?
38:02Elise!
38:04Elise!
38:18Easy.
38:19It's me.
38:21Are those for PTSD?
38:23I don't know you.
38:25Please leave.
38:26Doesn't matter if you know me.
38:27I know you.
38:28Shadow.
38:33A year ago, she dismantled a seven-man perimeter alone and was awarded the highest commendation
38:37in the unit's history.
38:38Then on the day of the ceremony, she was gone.
38:42Shadow, General Crane needs you.
38:43There's an operation.
38:45Cross-border human trafficking network.
38:47Major scale.
38:47I've been looking for a long time.
38:49General Crane says Phantom Squad can't pull it off without Shadow.
38:52Shadow's dead.
38:54Watching you mop floors and refuse to even say her name?
38:57It's a hard pill to swallow.
38:59That's not my problem.
39:00This operation is connected to the truth behind Frank's death.
39:03You really don't want the truth?
39:07Come back with me.
39:12I'm not gonna push you.
39:15When you're ready, if you're ever ready, we'll be there.
39:23Oh!
39:25Why was he in there?
39:27What would he want with Elise?
39:46Are you hurt, Elise?
39:50Old habit.
39:51Nothing new.
39:52Elise, do you need a doctor?
39:54I'm fine.
39:56I need to rest.
39:57Good night.
40:17You always told me a soldier doesn't fight just to make it back alive.
40:22But dad, you were supposed to be a father first.
40:29I've spent the last year going through everything.
40:31Someone leaked the route before that operation.
40:33It wasn't an accident.
40:35Someone set it up.
40:36Someone wanted you both dead.
40:54Whoever did it is still out there.
40:57Walking around.
40:59They probably haven't missed a single night of sleep.
41:03And I can't even stand up.
41:11In blood.
41:14Derek, I need to talk to you.
41:24I know I was impulsive.
41:26But Derek, you know how I feel about you.
41:27I couldn't just stand there and watch you give more attention to a cleaning lady than to me.
41:31Don't call her that again.
41:32Elise is part of Valor.
41:34And you're the one who chose to leave.
41:35If you'll take me back, I'll cut ties with Meridian.
41:38I'll come back!
41:39Valor doesn't take back people who walk out when it counts.
41:42And it doesn't take back people who treat their teammates like bargaining chicks.
41:50Don't come crying to me when Meridian comes back around.
41:52And they will.
41:55I still can't get over it.
41:56Our janitor.
41:57For the first two weeks, I honestly thought she was a mute.
41:59She's not the janitor, Ray.
42:00She's the reason we still have a training center.
42:02Fair point.
42:02But seriously, if she can do all that, why is she here mopping floors?
42:05You know something, don't you?
42:07Everyone gets to make their own choices.
42:09Fair enough.
42:12But Meridian isn't done with us.
42:14Gina doesn't lose and walk away clean.
42:18We'll deal with it when it comes.
42:21Reporting in.
42:22Mission complete.
42:23Your kids are okay.
42:25The center's still standing.
42:26If it wasn't for that person,
42:28Dad, would you still be here?
42:31I don't know how much longer I can stay.
42:42She won't come back?
42:44I'll go to Brighthaven myself.
42:54That bullet was meant for me.
42:56You knew it.
43:01So did I.
43:11If I'd caught it a second sooner.
43:14If it wasn't for that person,
43:16Dad, would you still be here?
43:23He's right.
43:24If it wasn't for me,
43:26you'd still be at that table.
43:28You'd have seen him walk again.
43:37And I get you an answer.
43:39Does that count as paying it back?
43:41Root compromised prior to deployment.
43:43Third-party communications contractor.
43:46Meridian Group subsidiary.
43:48Every thread we pull leads back to Meridian Group.
43:51No wonder they're so overbearing.
43:52We need hard evidence.
43:54Something that holds.
43:55Most of the operational records
43:57have been sealed by military command.
44:00If Valor establishes a formal talent pipeline
44:02with Phantom Squad,
44:03we get access to military cooperation channels.
44:06That opens doors.
44:14A partnership with Phantom Squad?
44:17Ray, sit down.
44:21Elise, come join us.
44:22Someone else can handle that.
44:24It's my job, Mr. Albright.
44:35Elise, go sit down.
44:36We've got this.
44:38Yeah, we handle the mops,
44:39but you're the commander-in-chief.
44:44Actually, Elise.
44:46Someone that good?
44:47Were you Phantom Squad?
44:54Let's stay on track.
44:56A Phantom Squad partnership is perfect.
44:58Meridian won't touch us
44:59if we have that kind of backing.
45:01The talent selection trials are in a month.
45:03That's our window.
45:05Mr. Albright,
45:06if things were different,
45:07we'd be a lock.
45:07But right now,
45:09I'm not sure we can even get an invitation.
45:11Could Nathan pull some strings?
45:13General Crane runs the selection trials.
45:15Nathan simply doesn't have the authority to interfere.
45:18We don't give up on this.
45:19The partnership protects Valor,
45:21but it's also the only way
45:21I get to the truth
45:22about what happened to my father.
45:33This operation is connected
45:34to the truth behind Frank's death.
45:37It's time to face him.
45:41We go straight to General Crane.
45:56Elisa,
45:57do you think General Crane
45:58will actually see us?
46:01Don't get your hopes up, kiddo.
46:03Lobby's open to anyone.
46:04Past those doors is a different story.
46:07Let's go.
46:09General services are to the left.
46:12Beyond this point is authorized personnel
46:13and scheduled appointments only.
46:15We're here to see General Crane.
46:18Appointment confirmation number?
46:22We don't have one.
46:24Then please use the recruitment intake process
46:26or register at the front desk.
46:28The General doesn't take walk-ins.
46:40Please tell General Crane
46:42that Elisa Voss is here.
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