The Madame Blanc Mysteries
Ocean
Season 3 Episode 302 | 45m 13sVideo has Closed Captions
A marine exploration group suffers a cardiac arrest while searching the seabed for buried treasure.
When a member of a marine exploration group suffers a cardiac arrest while searching the seabed, Caron enlists Jean's help to investigate whether the team of scientists was really combing for minerals or looking for buried treasure.
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Ocean
Season 3 Episode 302 | 45m 13sVideo has Closed Captions
When a member of a marine exploration group suffers a cardiac arrest while searching the seabed, Caron enlists Jean's help to investigate whether the team of scientists was really combing for minerals or looking for buried treasure.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship♪♪ Jeremy: Hello, chaps.
I hope you'll treat old Rita gently.
Let me help with your stuff.
Oh, thanks.
You're really helping us out.
Our pleasure, old chap.
Col's not been himself the last couple of times we've taken him out.
I swear by sitting on a piece of brown paper for motion sickness.
Works every time, Col.
No.
I'm Peter, ex-Navy.
Col's our boat, the Christopher Columbus.
Conked out yesterday.
Oh, I see.
What are you up to again?
Spot of scuba diving and a champagne lunch?
[Laughs] We wish.
We've got the government contract for the area to check if the seabed is suitable for mining.
What is seabed mining?
Well, it's basically to see if there's minerals like cobalt, zinc, manganese and nickel.
Used in the manufacture of smartphones and electric cars.
If we find any, a huge operation has been given the go-ahead to extract it.
Sounds great for the local economy.
Alec!
Alec!
Listen, couldn't you go through Rita's quirks for Peter here, please?
-Sure.
-Great.
Little cappuccino down in the harbor, darling?
Oh, make mine a G&T.
It's 5:00 somewhere.
Mr.
Lloyd-James.
I need to go and help my father with the fish today because my brother is ill.
Oh, well, I hope he gets better soon.
Thank you.
I will clean Rita when I come back.
Very good.
Thank you.
Come on, darling.
♪♪ ♪♪ Jane: You alright?
You've been very quiet recently.
Ugh.
It's me and Marie.
Sick of me being away all the time.
[Air hissing] Mine was like that.
They get over it eventually.
You've been divorced twice, Gary.
If I wanted advice from you, I'd asked for it, mate.
Oh, maybe she's not into beer bellies anymore.
Gary, wind your neck in.
I'm only messing.
Don't rise to him.
You know what he's like.
Marie will be okay.
Thanks, Jane.
Are you ready?
As ever.
♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ [Theme music playing] ♪ Do you remember the first time ♪ ♪ That my eyes set on you?
♪ ♪ Your smile came from nowhere ♪ ♪ For some time never ♪ ♪ Or some time soon ♪ ♪ The road is a long one ♪ ♪ I was only passing through ♪ ♪ I was only passing through ♪ You know, I'm convinced Caron waits until I order lunch before he calls you.
I can make it up to you.
[Cellphone ringing] Oh.
Oh.
It's Claudie.
Go on.
You wait in the car.
I won't be long.
Alright.
How's my favorite girl?
Are you?
Where are you?
♪♪ Thank you for getting here so quickly, Jean.
What happened?
An experienced diver has died in the water.
Oh, that's awful.
And I need your help.
Uh, I'm not that well up on deep-sea diving, Caron.
With this.
Oh.
The deceased diver had this in his bag.
This is a Charles II 22-carat gold guinea from 1677.
Value?
At least 2,500 euros.
These are the deceased's colleagues.
I'm not.
So who are you?
This is Alec, and this brave young man attempted CPR on Gary.
And what do you do?
I work in the harbor cleaning the boats.
May I ask you something?
Were you diving for treasure?
Treasure?
No.
I'm a governmental scientist testing the ocean bed.
That coin find was completely accidental.
Quite the lucky find, though, eh?
Is it?
I'm sorry.
That was really insensitive.
I-I-I'm sorry.
[Speaking French] So do you think the death was suspicious?
That's what I'm trying to find out.
He was only in his early 40s.
Very experienced diver.
Doesn't seem right to me.
You need to inform the authorities about this coin.
Let's keep it between ourselves for the moment.
The local council will go wild and I have a case to solve.
You don't want a bureaucratic drama?
Not just yet.
This coin -- It was -- It was amazing.
I'm sure there's more down there.
What's wrong?
It's Claudie.
She okay?
Yeah, yeah.
Never been better.
Oh, right.
You must be missing her.
When's she back?
She's not.
What?
She's met someone.
Oh.
I mean [sighs] I'm dead happy for her.
You know?
She sounds... She sounds like she's in love.
Of course you're happy for her.
It doesn't mean to say you're not gutted for you.
You know, when she was born, I remember holding her in my arms and telling her, "I am never gonna let you go."
Look, I'm not a mother.
But isn't letting them go letting them fly?
I suppose it is, yeah.
And, you know, it's twice the blow for you because you've been both parents.
Yeah.
I didn't really have a lot of choice in that, did I?
Well, being mother and father to a little girl, well, it's tough and you've been brilliant.
Have I, though?
She doesn't want to come home.
Does she?
Oh, come on, she's living her life, falling in love.
I think that's the bit that worries me most.
That's the bit you should be most excited about.
And remember, she's always got a home to come back to.
Yeah.
Cheer up.
Sake.
[Engine starts] ♪♪ Judith: I mean it, Jeremy.
Jeremy: Darling, please.
It's either me or her.
Oh, don't you think you're overreacting a little?
Overreacting?
Two people have died on the same boat.
Our boat.
It's cursed, and it has got to go.
She is not an it, and she's called Rita.
Oh, for goodness sake.
And she's not cursed.
Dominic, can you help me out here a bit, old chap?
Look, I'm sorry, Jeremy.
I agree with Judith.
Too much of a coincidence, really.
I was thinking the same thing myself.
♪♪ [Sighs] Can you MOT a boat?
Uh, engine's an engine.
I'll have a go.
It's for the best.
Come on, darling.
[Sighs] Dad, what are you doing here?
You're not due till tomorrow.
The builders turned up a day early.
Wonders will never cease.
I've not changed your bed yet.
Cooper's coming over for dinner tonight.
Don't worry about that.
I'll be quiet as a mouse.
You won't even know I'm there.
Right, Dad.
Hey, do you know?
I once got the worst food poisoning in my life eating a baguette.
Dodgy butter.
Oh, sick as a dog for days.
Thank you, Trevor.
Ahh.
Oh, no vinegar.
[Sighs] You alright, love?
Cooper's staying over tonight.
Oh, I see.
I just wanted a night together.
I can't really relax when my dad's snoring through the wall.
Bit of a passion killer.
How do I say no to me dad?
[Cellphone rings] Oh!
Excuse me.
[Inhales deeply] Hmm.
You alright, love?
It's Caron.
It looks like that diver was murdered.
Well, that's awful.
I'm gonna have to go.
Yeah.
Of course.
See you, love.
I've got to go see Caron.
-Oh, okay.
-Will you be wanting that?
Yes, I will.
There's some fries left over there if you want them.
Oh, lovely.
Let me know if you need any help.
Don't I always?
Obviously there was water in his lungs, but that's not all.
The mouthpiece from his air pipe is missing.
Look.
Jean: Oh.
I think it had something to do with that coin.
Well, I bet you 100 euros there's more coins down there.
Sunken treasure never comes in singles.
Now, the question is, who claims ownership?
What do you mean?
Well, submerged treasure is owned by the state.
Well, it is in France anyway.
But that doesn't stop people diving for it.
Hunting for treasure on shipwrecks is big business.
Are you suggesting they were there to explore a shipwreck?
Explore or exploit?
Well, what would be the point of killing one of your lead divers?
Well, if the mouthpiece is missing, somebody wanted him dead.
Hmm.
I think we need to talk to them.
We?
If 17th-century coins are a motive for murder, I'm going to need your help.
Oh, pleasure.
Let's speak to Peter first.
Okay.
Peter: I-I'm just a boat driver.
If I'm honest, it's been a while since I sailed a tiddler like that.
I'm used to bigger boats.
Did you see either of them prep their equipment?
No, I never get involved with all that.
So how long have you known Gary and Jane?
Years, on and off.
I've not seen them for a while, and to be honest, I was surprised they were still working together.
Why is that?
There was no love lost between them, I'd heard.
What do you mean?
Rumors were that not that long ago, on an Aegean trip, Jane found some ancient Greek artifact on the seabed.
Artifact?
Yeah.
A very rare terra-cotta amphora.
I remember the name because it was in the works newsletter.
Terra-cotta amphora?
Basically a water jar.
Ahh.
Anyway, Gary made out it was him who found it and got a large promotion.
Everyone knew it was Jane's find, but he took all the glory.
I don't know the full story, but I do know Gary was always a slimy one.
Can I get anyone a drink?
This is Marie, my wife.
No, thank you.
I'm fine, thank you.
That will be all for now.
Thank you.
Let's get her in for questioning.
Pardon?
Jane -- you need to question her.
About what?
About what Peter's just told us.
Hearsay about a past argument does not prove anything.
Holding a grudge is a very strong motive.
I will question her in good time.
I've got an idea.
Jean, I need your help, not interference.
You asked for my expertise.
And that's exactly what I'm going to give you.
Dom: Say it again slowly.
Right.
The mouthpiece was missing.
What if Jane saw Gary find the gold coin, then tampered with his mouthpiece to kill him, with plans of going back to collect the rest of the coins for herself?
I mean, it's a strong theory.
So will you do it?
What do you want me to do again?
I want you to pretend to be a coin dealer.
What the hell do I know about coins?
Not a lot, I assume, which is why I'm gonna teach you.
Why can't you do it again?
Well, she knows me.
She saw me and Caron at the boat.
She never met you.
[Sighs] Okay.
Yes.
Alright.
Let's start practicing.
Trevor: Are you joining me, Cooper?
I'm fine.
Thanks, Trevor.
I'm driving...now.
That's why I never bothered.
Pardon?
Learning to drive.
The thought of it affecting a tipple, not for me.
So how much do you make a week, taxi driving?
Dad.
Don't ask such personal questions.
It's really rude.
Let's just say I make enough to keep your daughter happy, Trevor.
Good luck with that kid.
She's just like her mother sometimes, you know.
Nag, nag, nag.
Maybe you've had enough, eh, Dad?
See what I mean?
You need to watch yourself.
She can't even hold a drink.
Dad, I'm sat right here.
Okay.
I'm gonna get going.
I'll see you soon, Trevor.
Cheers, Cooper.
I'm so sorry.
You have nothing to say sorry for.
I'll come back around when your dad has left.
Come here.
Hurry up, you two, get a room.
Why do you have to do that?
I was only joking.
You know that.
You've already got a room.
Not that.
You know Cooper just left early because of you.
What did I do?
What do you always do?
Say what the hell you want without thinking about anyone else.
Here we go again, nagging away.
Do you know what, Dad?
This is my first chance of happiness for years.
I'm putting my foot down.
You sound just like your mother.
Exactly.
I'm sick of being the parent.
I feel like I've been looking after you since Mum died when it should have been the other way round.
I'm not letting you ruin this for me.
I want you to pack your things.
Where am I meant to go?
I've only got half a roof on my maisonette.
I'm sorry, Dad.
I've just had enough.
♪♪ ♪♪ I'll -- I'll see you tomorrow, Dad.
♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ Jean: Say it again.
Only if you promise not to laugh this time.
I promise.
You ready?
Ready.
Numismatics.
[Laughing] You know what might help?
What?
If you tell me what the word is in English.
It is in English.
No, it's not.
That -- You're getting a French accent, you.
Am I heck!
Look.
It's called numismatics, which is the study of coins and currency units.
And it stemmed from the French word "numismatique," which is in itself derived from the Latin word "numismatis."
Hmm.
Dead clever, you, aren't you?
Right.
Come on, let's go through it again.
Okay.
What's the coin?
Charles II gold guinea.
Date?
1677.
Carat?
22.
Very good.
Right.
Are you ready?
[Sighs] Yeah.
Ready.
Let's call Jane, then.
[Line ringing] It's ringing.
Oh, hello.
Yeah.
I got your number from a friend in the police.
I'm very interested in the Charles II gold guinea your...unfortunate colleague found today.
Yeah, I was just wondering if there were any more.
Yeah?
Yeah.
I wonder if we could meet to discuss.
Shall we say, um... [Whispering] La Couronne.
...La Couronne?
[Whispering] Midday.
Midday?
Excellent.
Can I just check if you've had any other interest?
Yeah.
I don't want to be messed about.
You see?
This is a very serious offer, and I am a very serious numismatist.
[Stifled laugh] Okay, brilliant.
Well, midday tomorrow, La Couronne.
Thank you.
[Laughing] You're brilliant.
I knew you could say it.
I nearly did the voice.
I know.
I nearly laughed out loud.
I quite like you being my teacher.
Well, there's your phone.
Yeah.
That went well, didn't it?
Yeah.
It did.
Yeah.
I'll see you tomorrow then.
Yeah, no.
I'll see you tomorrow.
Yeah.
[Clears throat] [Doorbell rings] Are you expecting anyone?
Why on earth would I be expecting anyone?
But whoever it is, get rid of them.
It's Thursday.
What on earth do you want?
I had nowhere else to go.
[Sighs] It's Thursday.
♪♪ Right.
You know what to say then.
Numismatics.
Numismatics.
Numismatic.
You have to say other words, too, Dom.
Don't worry, I will be fine.
You look very handsome in your... Rollneck.
...rollneck.
It's good, isn't it?
Rocking it.
It's nice, yeah.
Thank you.
Oh, look.
Action stations.
Good luck.
Hello.
Is it me you're looking for?
Big Lionel Richie fan?
What?
Nothing.
Are you the numismatist?
I am.
Let's get down to business.
[Clears throat] You said there were more coins.
Almost definitely.
"Almost definitely."
What does that mean?
I'll need another dive to confirm.
How long is it gonna take?
'Cause I've got buyers waiting.
I'm not sure.
I need to get a boat organized.
You have a week.
I'll ring in a few days, see how things are progressing.
You have my number.
Yeah.
I'll warn you.
Do not let me down.
I will do my best.
You're brilliant.
Proper hard-core.
It's the rollneck.
Was it alright?
Yeah, yeah.
You were perfect.
Yeah.
I'm gonna call Caron.
Okay.
Come on.
[Sighs] Look.
Look up there.
What are the neighbors going to think?
Darling, we live in a walled chateau.
We haven't spoken to our neighbors in the 35 years we've been here.
Well, that's not the point.
And what on earth is he doing in bed at this hour of the day?
He's got nowhere to go, darling.
Gloria's thrown him out.
Which demonstrates just exactly how awful he is.
His own daughter has thrown him out.
He's got to go.
Jane: I'll need another dive to confirm.
Dom: How long is it gonna take?
'Cause I've got buyers waiting.
I'm not sure.
I need to get a boat organized.
You have a week.
I'll ring in a few days, see how things are progressing.
You have my number.
Yeah.
André: I suggest that you tampered with your colleague's mouthpiece.
Got rid of it to cover your tracks so you could go back in the near future to keep all the coins to yourself.
You couldn't be further from the truth.
I also have information that in a past job, Gary stole a certain Greek artifact from you and took all the credit for its discovery.
You were just waiting for your moment of revenge.
Pete's been chatting, has he?
Well, he knows nothing.
That Greek-artifact stuff, it was just a story that me and Gary made up to cover our backs.
What do you mean?
We'd already sold four amphoras before we put the last one into official hands.
I do not understand.
That's our business, you see?
Yes, I am a scientist.
And Gary and I work as... I mean, worked testing the seabed for minerals for the government.
This has proven to be a convenient cover story for whenever we find treasure.
We take most of it, and we give in a piece or two so we never look suspicious.
How many times have you done this?
We've only done it a handful of times.
But, yes... guilty as charged.
But why would I kill him?
I-I needed him for the whole endeavor.
I can't dive on my own.
Did she confess?
She and Gary were professional treasure hunters.
What?
They had an agreement.
Kept some for themselves and gave a little to the authorities so they didn't look greedy.
Well, isn't that illegal?
Only if you get caught.
She needed Gary to dive with her.
So why would she kill the key to a fortune?
Precisely.
[Sighs] I'm not ruling her out just yet.
There is one more thing.
What you did to get the recording could be seen as coercive.
Surely that only applies when you're a police officer.
Exactly.
Look, I know you are trying to be helpful, but if she does turn out to be the murderer, gaining a confession by using coercive control could weaken the case considerably.
Oh, sorry.
I-I didn't think of that.
We both have our areas of expertise.
Let's try to stick to them.
Sorry.
Sorry, André.
I will keep you informed.
You can't win with some people, can you?
[Sighs] Look, I'm going to meet Gloria down the harbor for lunch.
She's fixing Jeremy's boat.
Do you fancy joining us?
Oh, can we pop into mine on the way there so I can get changed?
I'm melting in this monkey suit.
You're just too hot in it.
Yeah.
Oh, very good, very good.
Thank you.
Might wear it more often if that's the reaction.
Ohh.
Oh.
We bring lunch.
Hey.
Brilliant timing.
Oh, do you want to ask him if he wants to join us?
Alec, would you like some lunch?
Are you sure?
Yeah.
There's enough here to feed the Titanic.
That'd be great.
Thank you.
All this bread and no knife.
I'll go and get one from my fishing hut.
Won't be a moment.
Okay.
I'll set the table then.
Okay.
Oh, lovely.
Kicked me dad out.
You what?
I feel awful, but he was driving me mad and driving Cooper away.
Where's he gone?
No idea.
Has he not rung?
Not yet.
Only happened last night.
Oh, blimey.
You must have had a good reason.
[Sighs] Ohh.
I'll never change the way me dad behaves, but I can change the way I behave.
That's the only way things will change.
That is very wise.
Very wise.
Thank you very much.
Here you go.
Ohh.
This is a bit special.
Pardon?
Knife.
What do you mean?
Well, it's a Higonokami knife from the Kanekoma factory in Japan.
"Higo no Kami" means "Lord of Higo."
Dom: What's that?
Well, it's an aristocratic title historically given to very powerful samurai.
Alec: It's just the one my father uses.
It belonged to his father.
Oh.
Well, it's a lovely heirloom, isn't it?
My ancestors have fished in these waters for generations.
Being a boat boy is just a side hustle.
I'm a fisherman at heart.
Well, I can tell you love your job.
I do.
I always say having a job you like is not like going to work, is it?
I was exactly the same when I discovered the combustion engine.
What, you discovered the combustion engine?
[Laughter] We have a family restaurant, too.
The best fish in town.
You must go.
It's called L'Ocean on Rue de Gare.
Mention my name for a discount.
Oh, I like a discount.
Oh.
Thank you.
My father still does all the cooking in the restaurant.
He's an amazing man.
His ability to love his work and provide for his family at the same time has always taken my breath away.
His passion for the ocean as well.
He has passed it on to me.
Feeling the swell of the water for me is as vital as breathing.
♪♪ ♪♪ Jean: Wow.
That's amazing.
Say that again.
The deepest parts of Earth's oceans are known as the Hadal zone.
Hadal as in Hades, as in the Greek god of the underworld.
Exactly!
Consisting of deep trenches and troughs, it's nearly 7 miles deep.
I won't even go in the deep end at the swimming pool.
[Laughter] I better get back to work.
Thank you so much for a fantastic lunch.
We need to thank you.
I've never learned so much about the sea.
Hey, let's have that NASA chat next time.
For sure.
I must get back to the restaurant.
Goodbye.
Bye.
I better get back to work, too, guys.
Got a new friend, have you?
Shut up.
It's just nice to have a well-read, intelligent conversation.
I beg your pardon?
Alright.
Geeky conversation.
Hey.
Look what I've just found in the engine.
♪♪ This must be Gary's phone.
Who's Gary?
The man who died.
We need to get this to Caron.
Dom: Yeah.
Did you find anything?
Yes.
We've downloaded all the call history.
Oh.
That's clever.
We are the police, Dom.
There is a lot of communication from a contact called Cranberry Girl.
The messages are quite flirtatious.
Oh.
We also have several voicemails.
Woman: The good news is I can't wait to see you later.
The bad news is I can't stay out too long because he's back tonight.
Play that again.
The good news is I can't wait to see you later.
The bad news... I recognize the Irish accent.
That's Peter's wife.
Gary was having an affair with Peter's wife.
What if Peter had found out?
Now, that's a motive.
[Cellphone chimes] Oh, I got to go.
Got an airport run.
Sorry.
Yeah, okay.
See you later.
I think we need to talk to Marie.
[Door closes] He said sometimes you don't even want to touch the strings because it's like they're playing themselves.
Oh, thank you, darling.
Ooh, lovely.
A little sustenance before you leave.
Very kind of you.
Sorry you can't stay any longer, old chap.
We've totally forgotten about our guests.
Not a problem.
And thank you for last night.
Really kind of you.
What on earth do you think you're doing?
Mate of mine works at the factory.
I've got six bottles in here.
One of my very favorite tipples.
I haven't had any for ages.
Jeremy can't have cream.
I'm a martyr to my acid reflux.
So I can tempt you?
Oh, go on then.
Darling.
Auntie Grace will be arriving soon.
Oh, she's not gonna be here for a while.
It's fine.
Tell me that story again.
Anything for a beautiful lady like you.
Oh.
Oh, hello.
Pete's not here.
He's at sea for a couple of days.
Maybe you can help us?
Me?
What can I do?
Do you think Peter would have been upset enough to murder Gary if he'd found out about your affair?
Oh, God.
Peter has no idea.
Honestly.
How do you know?
Because I was very discreet.
It was just a stupid fling.
Marie... if Peter has found out about your affair, he is now our number-one suspect.
I swear he knows nothing.
He would have said something if he knew.
When is he home?
Tomorrow night.
I will be back.
[Child crying] He's in the middle of the ocean.
We can get him on GPS.
He won't be able to go anywhere without us knowing.
I'll put someone on harbor watch for when he gets back.
[Cellphone chimes] Judith, Auntie Grace will be here any minute.
No.
Would the lady care to dance?
No, no.
She wouldn't.
The lady would love to.
Oh, for goodness sake.
♪♪ [Voicemail beeps] Gloria.
I'm at my wit's end with your father.
Call me back immediately when you get this message.
So did they just get on a boat and arrest Peter in the middle of the ocean?
Oh, I don't think Caron is that "Hawaii Five-O."
No.
They'll just tag where he is and then wait for him at the dock.
What homecoming, eh?
Blimey.
Gloria's been on the phone.
Trevor is up at the chateau.
Apparently he's tearing up the carpet with Judith, and Jeremy is having none of it.
But I think I've got a little idea that might help her out, though.
Dom.
Dom.
You alright, love?
Oh, sorry.
Blooming love a fish tank, mate.
Surprisingly, I've not had the best of luck with them in the past.
Go on.
Well, I had this neighbor once who asked me to look after his albino catfish.
His what?
Albino catfish.
Alphonse.
Pink eyes.
Slightly too close together.
But anyway, first time I went to feed him, he's floating on the top of the water.
Oh, no.
Yeah.
I went everywhere trying to get a replacement, but apparently they're very rare.
So in the end, I just... I made it look like an accident.
How?
I stuffed his face into the air-pump pipe.
[Laughs] You did what?
Well, I'd had a drink.
It seemed like a good idea, really.
That's awful.
What did your friend say when he came back?
He said, "Why have you stuffed my fish's face into an air-pump pipe?"
[Laughing] Good evening.
Would you like to order any drinks?
Yes, please.
Yes.
We're friends of Alec.
He asked us to introduce ourselves.
Then any friend of Alec... Could I have a closer look at the fish tank?
I love tropical fish.
Of course.
The owner is a big collector of rare tropical fish.
Do they ever eat each other?
Pardon?
Eels.
Eels eat each other, don't they?
How do you even know that?
I heard it on the radio once.
Put a load of eels in the fish tank, one by one, they disappear until eventually there's just one massive eel left.
What's the one with the googly eyes called?
Oh, that is the fugu or pufferfish.
In Japan, they eat them.
One drop of venom is enough to paralyze and cause cardiac arrest.
You need a specially trained chef with a license to cook them.
Why would anyone want to eat that?
Oh, no, we don't over here.
No, they're just nice to look at.
We are very lucky to have a pair.
The little and large.
-[Yells in French] -One moment.
There's a little one.
He's ugly, ain't he?
Where's the large?
Pop-pop, pop-pop.
♪♪ Oh.
We have to leave.
Eh?
I've not eaten.
What?
Come.
I've got to check on something.
One of these must belong to Alec's family.
♪♪ ♪♪ Jean... It's that Japanese knife he had.
♪♪ Well, it's open.
Hold your nose.
What?
Alec, what have you done?
Jean... Gary's mouthpiece.
♪♪ [Bell tolling] What the hell am I doing here?
Your knowledge of the ocean was staggering today, Alec.
Thank you.
As I told you, the ocean runs in my blood.
You did.
And we protect what we love at all costs, don't we?
In answer to your question as to why you're here... ...I think you killed Gary.
What?
And I think I know how you did it.
This is how I see it.
You used the poison from the missing fugu fish from the restaurant.
I think your intention was to kill both divers.
But you only managed to get to one snorkel mouthpiece.
The poison worked in 30 minutes.
Jane: Please!
Please!
Please!
Let me try.
Jean: And when you administered CPR, that was your way of making the mouthpiece disappear.
♪♪ ♪♪ Have you got anything to say, Alec?
We found your hut.
We also found the fish.
Shame to waste all that precious poison, eh?
Were you gonna use it again?
The fugu poison seemed... appropriate.
Seabed mining involves intensive destructive processes, and we have no idea of the footprint it will leave on the environment.
We could lose parts of our planet before we truly know them.
How could I watch the seabed be ripped up for greed?
Delicate ecosystems destroyed.
The exploitation of the deep ocean could grow even worse if seabed mining moves forward.
Its inhabitants are absolutely essential to keeping our planet healthy.
My grandfather taught me never to take the water for granted.
We would fish together and thank the ocean every time for every catch.
I have to protect my family's waters at all costs.
For me to bear witness to such destruction would have my grandfather spinning in his grave.
♪♪ ♪♪ You can now declare the coin to the local authorities.
If I do, then that bay will become a diver's tourist attraction.
Good for the local economy.
But at what cost?
The government will keep ripping up the seabed to find more treasure.
There'll be no more fishing, no more wildlife.
There must be another option.
♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ No.
Hello, all.
Hello, Dad.
Hello, you.
Look, Dad, I may have been a bit harsh with you.
I know you've always tried your best, but things have changed recently, and I need you to respect that.
Of course I respect you.
Both of you.
Thanks, Dad.
Does that mean I can come back, then?
Oh.
Hey, Trevor.
I forgot to tell you.
There's a Black Sabbath memorabilia fair on at Nice tomorrow.
I love Black Sabbath.
"Paranoid" is my karaoke go-to song.
Now, I happen to know there are at least 10 Tony Iommi guitar straps on the grounds.
You're joking.
Nope.
Now, it's a closed invite.
But my friend runs it, so I have got you a ticket.
Wow.
Thanks, love.
If you hurry, you get the night bus and you'll be there first thing.
-Brilliant.
-Come on.
Thanks so much, love.
Love you, kid.
Oh, love you, too, Dad.
Oh.
♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪
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