1 00:00:08,800 --> 00:00:12,509 INSPECTOR MONTALBANO: "THE SPIDER'S PATIENCE" 2 00:01:59,520 --> 00:02:00,953 Hello? 3 00:02:01,360 --> 00:02:03,794 Are you awake, sir? 4 00:02:04,280 --> 00:02:06,430 Catarella... let's see... 5 00:02:07,080 --> 00:02:09,071 It's six in the morning! 6 00:02:09,280 --> 00:02:12,636 Actually, my watch says three minutes past six. 7 00:02:12,840 --> 00:02:14,751 It's fast. 8 00:02:15,000 --> 00:02:17,673 - I'll put it back three minutes. - Good idea. 9 00:02:17,880 --> 00:02:19,996 - Thank you, sir. - You're welcome. 10 00:02:52,640 --> 00:02:55,313 Sorry, but that discussion about the time 11 00:02:55,520 --> 00:02:59,479 made me forget to mention the reason I called. 12 00:02:59,680 --> 00:03:00,954 Go ahead. 13 00:03:01,160 --> 00:03:04,118 They sequestered a young girl's scooter. 14 00:03:04,320 --> 00:03:05,878 Sequestered? 15 00:03:06,080 --> 00:03:08,036 Sequestered, sir! 16 00:03:08,840 --> 00:03:11,593 You call me at six in the morning 17 00:03:11,800 --> 00:03:14,439 to tell me they sequestered a scooter? 18 00:03:14,880 --> 00:03:17,394 If it's all right with you, l don't give shit! 19 00:03:17,800 --> 00:03:20,758 You don't need my permission to not give a shit, sir! 20 00:03:20,960 --> 00:03:24,475 But it wasn't sequestered by us, or the "Beneamata". 21 00:03:24,680 --> 00:03:26,557 The Benemerita. Who then? 22 00:03:26,760 --> 00:03:30,116 It's a puzzle, sir. No one knows. 23 00:03:30,320 --> 00:03:33,471 They found the scooter, but the owner's vacated. 24 00:03:33,680 --> 00:03:35,636 Vacated? I don't get it! 25 00:03:35,840 --> 00:03:39,833 You recovered a scooter, but you can't find the owner. 26 00:03:40,040 --> 00:03:41,109 Ls that it? 27 00:03:41,320 --> 00:03:42,673 Exactly, sir. 28 00:03:42,880 --> 00:03:44,791 Let me talk to Fazio. 29 00:03:45,000 --> 00:03:47,070 He's at the scene. 30 00:03:47,680 --> 00:03:50,035 Ls Augello there? 31 00:03:50,760 --> 00:03:52,876 No, he's at the scene too. 32 00:03:53,080 --> 00:03:55,833 They're all at the scene? So, why did you call me? 33 00:03:56,040 --> 00:04:00,192 Augello told me to call you right away, sir. 34 00:04:00,400 --> 00:04:04,279 Augello told you? Great! I'll take care of him. 35 00:04:05,880 --> 00:04:07,950 Get a photo of this. 36 00:04:10,680 --> 00:04:14,992 Mimi! Would you mind explaining what the hell's going on? 37 00:04:15,200 --> 00:04:18,158 Salvo, this looks tricky. That's why I called you. 38 00:04:18,360 --> 00:04:21,318 - Where's Fazio? - At the villa with the girl's father. 39 00:04:21,520 --> 00:04:24,512 - In case someone calls. - Who is this girl? 40 00:04:24,720 --> 00:04:27,234 Susanna Mistretta. She disappeared yesterday. 41 00:04:27,440 --> 00:04:30,352 She went to a friend's house and didn't return home. 42 00:04:30,560 --> 00:04:33,313 Her father called her cell phone, but it was off. 43 00:04:33,520 --> 00:04:37,115 He got in his car and drove along the road she usually takes, 44 00:04:37,320 --> 00:04:38,719 but he didn't see her. 45 00:04:38,920 --> 00:04:41,912 - Who found the scooter? - Her boyfriend, Francesco. 46 00:04:42,160 --> 00:04:46,073 He took the usual route too, but there was no sign of her 47 00:04:46,280 --> 00:04:48,191 so he tried this one... 48 00:04:48,560 --> 00:04:52,075 even if it takes longer to get to her house this way. 49 00:04:52,280 --> 00:04:54,430 That's how he spotted the scooter. 50 00:04:54,760 --> 00:04:56,876 It's in perfect condition. 51 00:04:57,200 --> 00:05:00,158 There are no dents, it's just a bit dusty. 52 00:05:00,840 --> 00:05:04,389 - Did he leave it like that? - No, he swears he didn't touch it. 53 00:05:05,800 --> 00:05:08,075 - Found anything here? - No. 54 00:05:08,280 --> 00:05:12,068 The girl's father said she had a backpack with her stuff in it. 55 00:05:12,280 --> 00:05:16,068 Cell phone, keys, wallet, but we haven't found it. 56 00:05:16,280 --> 00:05:18,157 What's up, Salvo? 57 00:05:18,360 --> 00:05:20,794 - There's something I don't get. - What? 58 00:05:21,000 --> 00:05:22,752 The scooter's direction. 59 00:05:22,960 --> 00:05:25,758 If she came from there and was on her way home, 60 00:05:26,400 --> 00:05:28,994 why is the scooter facing that way? 61 00:05:29,960 --> 00:05:34,033 The phone's in the room with the sofa. Set everything up. 62 00:05:35,360 --> 00:05:36,998 Good morning, Inspector. 63 00:05:37,200 --> 00:05:40,476 This is the girl. We found the photo in her room. 64 00:05:40,880 --> 00:05:44,998 This is her father. Dr. Mistretta, Det. Montalbano. 65 00:05:45,200 --> 00:05:47,589 - Good morning. Any news? - Nothing. 66 00:05:49,120 --> 00:05:51,395 Can we talk privately? 67 00:05:51,600 --> 00:05:55,673 Yes. if you hear a bell ring upstairs 68 00:05:55,880 --> 00:05:59,236 would you let me know? You see, my wife... 69 00:05:59,480 --> 00:06:01,914 - Yes, don't worry. - This way. 70 00:06:07,360 --> 00:06:10,193 - ls your wife sick? - She's dying. 71 00:06:12,200 --> 00:06:14,919 - Does she know about this? - No. 72 00:06:15,480 --> 00:06:18,074 She's on tranquillizers and sleeping pills. 73 00:06:18,320 --> 00:06:20,595 - But... - What? 74 00:06:20,800 --> 00:06:23,633 She keeps calling for Susanna. 75 00:06:23,960 --> 00:06:26,679 It's as if she knows there's something going on. 76 00:06:28,720 --> 00:06:31,678 Mr Mistretta, l have to inform the authorities... 77 00:06:32,000 --> 00:06:33,752 about this kidnapping. 78 00:06:33,960 --> 00:06:35,598 Judges... 79 00:06:35,880 --> 00:06:38,075 the chief of police, my colleagues at Montelusa... 80 00:06:38,280 --> 00:06:39,952 Excuse me. 81 00:06:40,200 --> 00:06:43,237 I haven't done so yet 82 00:06:43,440 --> 00:06:45,396 because I want to be sure. 83 00:06:45,600 --> 00:06:48,160 - Of what? - That it really is a kidnapping. 84 00:06:48,360 --> 00:06:51,193 - What else could it be? - I don't know. We'll see. 85 00:06:51,400 --> 00:06:55,473 - Could you pay a ransom? - No, Inspector. 86 00:06:56,240 --> 00:06:58,549 We live on my pension. 87 00:06:59,480 --> 00:07:02,517 The only thing we have is this house... 88 00:07:02,720 --> 00:07:06,554 me and my brother, Carlo, and we've had to mortgage it. 89 00:07:06,960 --> 00:07:11,272 - Your wife has to be looked after? - Constantly, day and night. 90 00:07:12,480 --> 00:07:15,074 Susanna and I take turns. 91 00:07:15,280 --> 00:07:18,033 How long has this been going on? 92 00:07:18,680 --> 00:07:21,638 She started to go downhill six months ago. 93 00:07:22,880 --> 00:07:26,236 What if your daughter had a breakdown and ran away? 94 00:07:26,480 --> 00:07:28,232 That's out of the question. 95 00:07:28,600 --> 00:07:31,831 She's got a strong character and she's very giving. 96 00:07:32,640 --> 00:07:35,473 She'd never do something like that. 97 00:07:35,840 --> 00:07:37,068 Never! 98 00:07:37,280 --> 00:07:40,033 And where would she have gone to hide? 99 00:07:40,320 --> 00:07:43,596 Any friends or relatives she was particularly close to? 100 00:07:44,360 --> 00:07:48,512 She used to visit my brother, but not often. 101 00:07:48,720 --> 00:07:52,918 And she'd see Francesco, the boy who helped me look for her. 102 00:07:53,200 --> 00:07:56,351 She wasn't on close terms with anyone else. 103 00:07:56,880 --> 00:08:00,919 - And the girl she went to visit? - They just studied together. 104 00:08:03,600 --> 00:08:06,398 This Francesco, her boyfriend... 105 00:08:07,440 --> 00:08:10,273 - Did they get on well together? - I think so. 106 00:08:10,560 --> 00:08:13,870 Sometimes they'd argue over the phone, 107 00:08:14,120 --> 00:08:16,554 but just the usual kids' stuff. 108 00:08:17,200 --> 00:08:20,476 Could she have got involved with another boy 109 00:08:20,680 --> 00:08:24,559 who convinced her to run away with him? 110 00:08:24,880 --> 00:08:28,475 Inspector, my daughter is very honest. 111 00:08:29,240 --> 00:08:32,038 If she'd been seeing anyone else, 112 00:08:32,240 --> 00:08:35,198 she'd have told Francesco and ended their relationship. 113 00:08:35,400 --> 00:08:36,833 Excuse me. 114 00:08:37,040 --> 00:08:40,396 - I heard the bell ring. - I'll be right there. 115 00:08:48,920 --> 00:08:52,515 Poor devil! l feel very sorry for Mistretta. 116 00:08:52,720 --> 00:08:56,110 Weird that there's been no ransom demand, isn't it? 117 00:08:56,360 --> 00:08:58,351 I don't know, I'm not an expert on kidnapping. 118 00:08:58,560 --> 00:09:00,118 Me neither. 119 00:09:00,520 --> 00:09:02,715 We didn't find anything. What now? 120 00:09:02,920 --> 00:09:04,672 Notify the chief of police and Jacomuzzi. 121 00:09:04,920 --> 00:09:07,673 I need the number of Francesco, Susanna's boyfriend. 122 00:09:07,920 --> 00:09:11,117 And the address of the girl she studied with. Got them? 123 00:09:11,320 --> 00:09:12,878 Here they are. 124 00:09:14,280 --> 00:09:16,475 - What are you going to do? - I'm going to headquarters. 125 00:09:16,720 --> 00:09:20,633 If the kidnappers call soon, like I hope, let me know. 126 00:09:20,840 --> 00:09:23,149 Why do you hope they call soon? 127 00:09:24,720 --> 00:09:29,157 Girls like Susanna get kidnapped for two reasons: money 128 00:09:29,360 --> 00:09:31,316 or rape. 129 00:09:31,520 --> 00:09:33,670 If the kidnappers call, they want money. 130 00:09:33,880 --> 00:09:36,838 That's better for everyone, especially the girl. 131 00:09:37,040 --> 00:09:39,508 - I'll call you later. - Okay. 132 00:09:54,840 --> 00:09:56,319 Good morning. 133 00:09:56,760 --> 00:09:58,432 Good morning. 134 00:09:58,720 --> 00:10:01,314 - Inspector Montalbano? - Yes. 135 00:10:01,520 --> 00:10:05,069 How fantastic! l never thought I'd meet you! 136 00:10:05,280 --> 00:10:07,794 Come in, Inspector. 137 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:09,956 - Thanks. - You're welcome. 138 00:10:15,920 --> 00:10:19,674 I know you, I've seen your photo in the papers. 139 00:10:20,560 --> 00:10:24,792 I read a lot of thrillers, I'm a big fan. 140 00:10:25,400 --> 00:10:28,278 But can I tell you something? 141 00:10:28,720 --> 00:10:32,395 You're better! You're better than Maigret, Poirot... 142 00:10:32,880 --> 00:10:34,836 Would you like a coffee? 143 00:10:35,040 --> 00:10:36,996 Yes, please, if it's no trouble. 144 00:10:37,240 --> 00:10:38,719 Of course not! 145 00:10:38,920 --> 00:10:42,469 My mother's out shopping, it's the maid's morning off... 146 00:10:43,840 --> 00:10:46,400 and I'm all alone in the house. 147 00:10:48,840 --> 00:10:50,796 I'll make coffee right away. 148 00:10:51,040 --> 00:10:53,076 Come through. 149 00:10:58,040 --> 00:11:00,429 Listen to me a minute. 150 00:11:02,600 --> 00:11:05,319 Yes, I'm telling you... Wait a second. 151 00:11:06,360 --> 00:11:07,793 Will you shut up? 152 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:10,150 I'm telling you he's here. 153 00:11:10,360 --> 00:11:13,033 Out of the blue... Inspector Montalbano! 154 00:11:13,240 --> 00:11:16,118 He's here, I tell you! He just turned up! 155 00:11:16,320 --> 00:11:18,754 He's making inquiries. 156 00:11:18,960 --> 00:11:22,794 Sure, but hurry up or he'll be gone. 157 00:11:23,000 --> 00:11:25,673 Yes, I'll expect you. 158 00:11:26,400 --> 00:11:29,517 Tell Emanuela too, she'll definitely want to come. 159 00:11:29,760 --> 00:11:32,752 Sandra, bring your camera. 160 00:11:34,640 --> 00:11:36,232 What for? 161 00:11:36,440 --> 00:11:39,955 So we can have our photos taken with him! 162 00:11:42,760 --> 00:11:45,479 - How much sugar? - None, thanks. 163 00:11:45,680 --> 00:11:48,035 Are you close friends with Susanna? 164 00:11:48,240 --> 00:11:52,518 I wouldn't say we're close. We met at university in Palermo. 165 00:11:52,720 --> 00:11:57,316 We're both from Vigata and we enrolled in the same faculty. 166 00:11:58,600 --> 00:12:03,037 Susanna came here to study in the afternoons, from 3 to 6. 167 00:12:04,200 --> 00:12:07,909 - And Francesco, her boyfriend? - Lipari? 168 00:12:08,880 --> 00:12:11,394 - Why? Are there any others? - No! 169 00:12:11,720 --> 00:12:15,554 I've never met him, but she mentioned him sometimes. 170 00:12:15,760 --> 00:12:18,320 We girls talk about boyfriends! 171 00:12:18,800 --> 00:12:20,950 For example, a boyfriend is something... 172 00:12:21,360 --> 00:12:22,839 l haven't got. 173 00:12:26,360 --> 00:12:29,318 Did Susanna and Francesco get on well? 174 00:12:29,520 --> 00:12:31,476 I think so. 175 00:12:33,560 --> 00:12:38,156 Did Susanna ever mention another boy? 176 00:12:38,400 --> 00:12:41,312 No! She's a good girl, 177 00:12:41,520 --> 00:12:44,114 kind, honest... like me. 178 00:12:44,320 --> 00:12:46,880 But she's not very outgoing. 179 00:12:49,320 --> 00:12:52,517 Did she get any phone calls before leaving yesterday? 180 00:12:52,720 --> 00:12:55,029 No, no one called her. 181 00:12:55,360 --> 00:12:59,558 She left at the usual time and should have come back at 3 today. 182 00:13:00,480 --> 00:13:04,951 Inspector, can I tell you what l think's happened to Susanna? 183 00:13:05,200 --> 00:13:07,191 - Of course. - Yes? 184 00:13:09,240 --> 00:13:10,878 Heavens! 185 00:13:11,360 --> 00:13:15,638 Inspector, I definitely don't think she's been kidnapped. 186 00:13:16,160 --> 00:13:20,039 I think she wanted to go and that she'll come back soon. 187 00:13:20,280 --> 00:13:23,636 She needed a break because she couldn't stand 188 00:13:23,840 --> 00:13:25,956 seeing her mother like that. 189 00:13:26,160 --> 00:13:28,230 Every day, every night... 190 00:13:31,680 --> 00:13:34,513 Thanks, you've been very helpful. Now I must go. 191 00:13:34,720 --> 00:13:36,551 Already? 192 00:13:36,880 --> 00:13:40,873 Wait five minutes! I want a photo with you, some friends are coming! 193 00:13:41,080 --> 00:13:44,038 - I'm sorry... - You're not going to summons me? 194 00:13:44,240 --> 00:13:46,390 - I'll summons you. - I'll see you out. 195 00:13:46,600 --> 00:13:49,353 - Didn't you like the coffee? - it was delicious. 196 00:13:49,600 --> 00:13:52,797 - Can't you spare five minutes? - Not a even second. 197 00:13:53,000 --> 00:13:55,389 - Goodbye. - See you soon. 198 00:14:02,840 --> 00:14:04,478 - Catarella! - Sir... 199 00:14:04,680 --> 00:14:09,231 No, me first. Call the second number, Francesco Lipari's. 200 00:14:09,440 --> 00:14:12,830 - Francesco Lipari. - Call him down to headquarters. 201 00:14:13,040 --> 00:14:16,589 - Now you. - I've got to call Lipari. 202 00:14:16,800 --> 00:14:18,916 No! What did you want to say? 203 00:14:19,120 --> 00:14:21,270 To you? Nothing, sir! 204 00:14:21,480 --> 00:14:24,040 But... Okay, forget it! 205 00:14:24,760 --> 00:14:28,070 Oh, sir! Excuse me, I was forgetting. 206 00:14:28,280 --> 00:14:30,953 The chief of police wanted to speak to you urgently! 207 00:14:31,160 --> 00:14:33,515 Call him and put him through to my office. 208 00:14:38,600 --> 00:14:40,318 Good morning, sir! 209 00:14:40,520 --> 00:14:42,750 - Good morning to you. - How may I help you? 210 00:14:42,960 --> 00:14:46,396 - You heard about the kidnapping? - Yes, I heard. 211 00:14:46,600 --> 00:14:49,751 - Terrible, isn't it? - Awful. 212 00:14:49,960 --> 00:14:53,475 I wanted to inform you that Valente's handling this. 213 00:14:53,680 --> 00:14:56,114 Being from Calabria, let's say he's... 214 00:14:56,320 --> 00:15:00,552 ..an expert on kidnapping like everyone from Calabria! 215 00:15:00,760 --> 00:15:05,276 And don't tread on other people's toes like you usually do. 216 00:15:05,920 --> 00:15:07,433 No, of course not! 217 00:15:07,640 --> 00:15:12,316 Your actions must be supportive and converge with those of Valente. 218 00:15:12,520 --> 00:15:15,990 Of course! Can you give me an example? 219 00:15:16,280 --> 00:15:17,838 Of what? 220 00:15:18,040 --> 00:15:21,510 Of what... of how I can converge. 221 00:15:21,720 --> 00:15:26,157 - You really want me to explain? - No, I'm sorry! I understand. 222 00:15:26,760 --> 00:15:30,435 "To converge" means that if I'm the River Dora, 223 00:15:30,640 --> 00:15:34,519 Valente is the River Po, right? 224 00:15:34,720 --> 00:15:36,790 Exactly! See you soon. 225 00:15:37,000 --> 00:15:39,150 Thank you, sir. 226 00:15:40,160 --> 00:15:41,878 Converge... 227 00:15:42,200 --> 00:15:43,872 Con... 228 00:15:44,440 --> 00:15:47,398 Me and my big mouth... Converge my ass! 229 00:16:24,480 --> 00:16:26,835 - Hello, Inspector. - Hello! 230 00:16:27,120 --> 00:16:29,554 - Here's your fish. - it looks marvellous. 231 00:16:29,760 --> 00:16:32,115 - Shall I serve you? - Yes, thank you. 232 00:16:34,360 --> 00:16:35,793 Thanks. 233 00:16:39,960 --> 00:16:42,315 - Thanks a lot. - Shall I leave it here? 234 00:16:42,520 --> 00:16:44,670 No, keep it warm. 235 00:16:57,880 --> 00:17:00,713 Inspector, there's a phone call for you. 236 00:17:01,640 --> 00:17:03,153 For me? 237 00:17:04,960 --> 00:17:06,234 Thanks. 238 00:17:07,120 --> 00:17:08,917 Hello? Montalbano speaking. 239 00:17:09,120 --> 00:17:11,270 Hello, it's Valente. 240 00:17:11,480 --> 00:17:13,232 Fifi! Just a second. 241 00:17:15,680 --> 00:17:19,639 - What is it? - I'm calling about Fazio. 242 00:17:19,840 --> 00:17:23,071 Can I borrow him? The chief won't give me any men. 243 00:17:23,280 --> 00:17:27,353 All I've got is some telephone surveillance technicians. 244 00:17:27,560 --> 00:17:30,916 - He says I'm enough. - Because you're from Calabria! 245 00:17:31,360 --> 00:17:32,952 Who's from Calabria? 246 00:17:33,160 --> 00:17:35,720 You're a kidnapping expert because you're from Calabria. 247 00:17:35,920 --> 00:17:38,480 I've got nothing against Calabria, but I'm from Messina. 248 00:17:38,680 --> 00:17:42,753 Exactly! But he thinks you're from Calabria, what can I do? 249 00:17:43,120 --> 00:17:45,554 Can I borrow Fazio till tonight? 250 00:17:45,760 --> 00:17:47,716 If he lasts that long. 251 00:17:47,920 --> 00:17:51,310 Isn't it strange that the kidnappers haven't made contact? 252 00:17:51,520 --> 00:17:52,953 No, it's normal. 253 00:17:53,160 --> 00:17:57,039 I handled a case where they waited a week. 254 00:17:57,800 --> 00:18:00,872 See, you really are the expert from Calabria! 255 00:18:01,080 --> 00:18:04,868 - The chief of police is right! - Go to hell, both of you! 256 00:18:05,080 --> 00:18:07,753 - Bye, Fifi. - Bye, Montalbano. 257 00:18:17,480 --> 00:18:19,471 Hello, Inspector. 258 00:18:24,760 --> 00:18:26,751 Hello, sir. 259 00:18:31,560 --> 00:18:34,313 Inspector? You wanted to see me? 260 00:18:35,160 --> 00:18:37,151 Me? No. Catarella! 261 00:18:37,360 --> 00:18:41,638 You told me to call him. You even gave me a note. 262 00:18:42,640 --> 00:18:45,473 - I'm Francesco Lipari. - Of course, come through. 263 00:18:45,680 --> 00:18:48,274 - Thanks, Catarella. - Always at your service, sir. 264 00:18:55,600 --> 00:18:58,956 - Did Valente question you? - No, no one's questioned me. 265 00:18:59,160 --> 00:19:02,516 I called Susanna's father to see if there was any news. 266 00:19:02,760 --> 00:19:04,716 But he's heard nothing. 267 00:19:05,200 --> 00:19:07,475 This silence makes me fear the worst. 268 00:19:07,680 --> 00:19:11,070 - Meaning? - Someone kidnapped her... 269 00:19:12,640 --> 00:19:14,596 so they could sexually abuse her. 270 00:19:16,560 --> 00:19:18,312 What makes you think that? 271 00:19:18,520 --> 00:19:22,149 Everyone knows that Susanna's father is broke. 272 00:19:23,240 --> 00:19:25,595 And there's something else that worries me. 273 00:19:26,120 --> 00:19:29,078 Susanna took a different route home yesterday, 274 00:19:29,280 --> 00:19:31,350 one that's longer than her usual one. 275 00:19:31,560 --> 00:19:35,314 I don't know why, but that road seems perfect for a kidnapping. 276 00:19:38,200 --> 00:19:40,270 - How old are you, Mr Lipari? - 23. 277 00:19:40,520 --> 00:19:42,715 Call me Francesco, please. 278 00:19:43,800 --> 00:19:46,268 - Do you study or work? - I study law. 279 00:19:46,480 --> 00:19:49,597 - I graduate next year. - Then what do you want to do? 280 00:19:49,840 --> 00:19:51,876 - The same thing as you. - Join the police? 281 00:19:52,120 --> 00:19:54,554 - Why? - Because I like it. 282 00:19:57,760 --> 00:20:02,515 Did Susanna ever mention getting obscene phone calls, 283 00:20:02,720 --> 00:20:04,597 indecent proposals? 284 00:20:05,600 --> 00:20:08,592 She got lots of compliments. She's a beautiful girl. 285 00:20:09,200 --> 00:20:13,637 But if anything weird had happened, I'm sure she'd have told me. 286 00:20:15,240 --> 00:20:19,119 Tina is convinced that Susanna wanted to go away. 287 00:20:19,840 --> 00:20:21,068 Why? 288 00:20:21,280 --> 00:20:24,033 Her mother's illness was taking its toll on her nerves. 289 00:20:24,240 --> 00:20:26,754 She was worn out from taking care of her. 290 00:20:26,960 --> 00:20:27,915 No, Inspector. 291 00:20:28,680 --> 00:20:31,638 I'm sure Susanna's nerves will give out one day. 292 00:20:31,840 --> 00:20:35,628 But I'm also sure it won't happen till after her mother dies. 293 00:20:36,600 --> 00:20:38,670 What's wrong with her mother? 294 00:20:38,880 --> 00:20:41,075 To be honest, I don't really know. 295 00:20:41,440 --> 00:20:44,398 Susanna told me her mother has an incurable illness. 296 00:20:44,600 --> 00:20:48,309 She's lost the will to live: it's a kind of terminal depression. 297 00:20:53,920 --> 00:20:56,878 - How did you meet Susanna? - We met in a bar. 298 00:20:57,080 --> 00:20:59,799 - And you hit it off immediately? - Hit it off? 299 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:01,956 It was love at first sight. 300 00:21:02,760 --> 00:21:06,719 When you're a policeman, you'll have to ask embarrassing questions too. 301 00:21:07,880 --> 00:21:10,030 Did you do it with her? 302 00:21:10,920 --> 00:21:11,875 What? 303 00:21:15,040 --> 00:21:17,349 Francesco, what... Did you make love? 304 00:21:19,480 --> 00:21:20,799 No. 305 00:21:23,080 --> 00:21:24,559 But... 306 00:21:27,680 --> 00:21:30,752 But we met before she went to Tina's yesterday... 307 00:21:31,480 --> 00:21:35,268 she asked if she could come to my place. I said yes. 308 00:21:37,000 --> 00:21:39,798 That's how we made love for the first time. 309 00:22:22,480 --> 00:22:25,233 I'm Carlo Mistretta, Susanna's uncle. 310 00:22:25,880 --> 00:22:27,791 Hello. Montalbano. 311 00:22:28,000 --> 00:22:30,992 I was informed about the kidnappers' phone call. 312 00:22:31,400 --> 00:22:34,790 I rushed over here because my brother felt unwell. 313 00:22:35,040 --> 00:22:36,393 How is he? 314 00:22:36,600 --> 00:22:39,433 I hope I've given him a chance to get some sleep. 315 00:22:39,640 --> 00:22:44,191 - His wife knows what's going on? - No, of course not! 316 00:22:45,440 --> 00:22:50,036 My brother told her that Susanna is sitting exams in Palermo. 317 00:22:50,360 --> 00:22:53,557 My poor sister-in-law isn't very lucid. 318 00:22:54,200 --> 00:22:56,350 She often lapses into complete confusion. 319 00:22:57,200 --> 00:22:58,155 Valente! 320 00:22:58,360 --> 00:23:01,318 - Where did the call come from? - it was over too quickly. 321 00:23:01,760 --> 00:23:03,716 We'll discuss it when you've heard the tape. 322 00:23:03,920 --> 00:23:05,035 Fazio! 323 00:23:08,000 --> 00:23:10,560 - Excuse me... - Don't worry. Let me hear it. 324 00:23:18,840 --> 00:23:20,319 There. 325 00:23:20,800 --> 00:23:22,916 Hello? Who's speaking? 326 00:23:23,120 --> 00:23:26,078 - Listen and don't interrupt. - This is Mistretta. Who's calling? 327 00:23:26,280 --> 00:23:29,238 - Recognize this voice? - Who is this? 328 00:23:29,440 --> 00:23:31,874 Dad, please! Help me! 329 00:23:32,120 --> 00:23:35,317 Get me out of here! Dad, please! 330 00:23:35,960 --> 00:23:39,111 Hear that? The girl's with us and she's fine for now. 331 00:23:40,080 --> 00:23:42,594 Have plenty of cash ready. I'll be in touch. 332 00:23:42,840 --> 00:23:44,671 Hello? 333 00:23:56,680 --> 00:23:58,636 Let me hear it again. 334 00:24:04,640 --> 00:24:07,712 - Listen and don't interrupt. - This is Mistretta. Who's calling? 335 00:24:07,920 --> 00:24:10,718 - Recognize this voice? - Who is this? 336 00:24:10,920 --> 00:24:13,593 Dad, please! Help me! 337 00:24:13,800 --> 00:24:16,678 Get me out of here! Dad, please! 338 00:24:17,560 --> 00:24:19,437 Hear that? 339 00:24:19,680 --> 00:24:22,717 - The message was recorded. - I agree. 340 00:24:22,920 --> 00:24:25,229 - The voice was disguised. - Obviously. 341 00:24:25,440 --> 00:24:27,829 There's at least two of them. I'll tell you why. 342 00:24:28,040 --> 00:24:32,591 Susanna's voice was some distance away from the tape recorder. 343 00:24:32,960 --> 00:24:36,316 When the kidnapper said: "Recognize this voice?" 344 00:24:36,520 --> 00:24:39,637 there was a brief silence while his accomplice 345 00:24:39,840 --> 00:24:41,956 took the girl's gag off. 346 00:24:42,160 --> 00:24:44,390 I think he could be operating alone. 347 00:24:44,600 --> 00:24:47,956 He said, "Recognize this voice?" and went to remove the gag. 348 00:24:48,160 --> 00:24:51,596 The silence would have been longer in that case. 349 00:24:52,800 --> 00:24:56,873 You know, they're not following the standard procedure. 350 00:24:57,080 --> 00:24:58,559 Meaning what? 351 00:24:58,960 --> 00:25:01,269 How is a kidnapping usually carried out? 352 00:25:01,480 --> 00:25:05,439 They use thugs to handle the actual kidnapping. 353 00:25:06,040 --> 00:25:10,318 The hostage is then handed over to the keepers, 354 00:25:10,520 --> 00:25:13,273 who are responsible for hiding and guarding him. 355 00:25:13,480 --> 00:25:17,553 Only then do the ringleaders communicate their demands. 356 00:25:17,920 --> 00:25:22,072 Therefore the ransom demand comes a few days after the kidnapping. 357 00:25:23,000 --> 00:25:26,675 Here, it's only been a matter of hours. 358 00:25:27,560 --> 00:25:28,595 So? 359 00:25:28,840 --> 00:25:32,435 I think the people that kidnapped Susanna 360 00:25:32,640 --> 00:25:34,710 are the same ones who are holding her prisoner. 361 00:25:34,960 --> 00:25:37,349 The same ones who made that phone call. 362 00:25:37,760 --> 00:25:40,149 It's not a big set up. 363 00:25:40,560 --> 00:25:44,235 It's more like a cottage industry. 364 00:25:44,800 --> 00:25:48,952 If so, they're not professionals and that makes it more complicated. 365 00:25:49,280 --> 00:25:53,034 And it's riskier for the girl. ls that clear? 366 00:25:53,640 --> 00:25:55,198 Perfectly. 367 00:25:55,400 --> 00:25:59,359 This could mean that she's being held close by. 368 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:03,629 They're not in a hurry either. 369 00:26:04,160 --> 00:26:08,153 The price for the victim's release is usually established right away. 370 00:26:08,360 --> 00:26:11,477 They don't have time to lose. 371 00:26:12,960 --> 00:26:17,909 Listen, was it standard procedure to let Susanna speak on the phone? 372 00:26:18,120 --> 00:26:20,190 Not usually. 373 00:26:20,640 --> 00:26:22,870 You only see it in films. 374 00:26:23,080 --> 00:26:27,073 If you're not willing to pay, they get the hostage to write to you 375 00:26:27,280 --> 00:26:30,636 or they send a piece of his ear to your house. 376 00:26:31,280 --> 00:26:34,033 These are the only forms of contact 377 00:26:34,240 --> 00:26:36,515 between hostages and families. 378 00:26:37,800 --> 00:26:40,314 Did you notice anything about that man's voice? 379 00:26:40,520 --> 00:26:44,433 - Like what? - Standard ltalian, no accent. 380 00:26:44,640 --> 00:26:46,039 You're right. 381 00:26:46,280 --> 00:26:50,114 Catarella, make sure we're not disturbed. 382 00:26:50,640 --> 00:26:52,392 Yes, sir. 383 00:26:57,880 --> 00:26:59,552 Sit down. 384 00:27:00,640 --> 00:27:03,518 - Got anything to tell me? - Nothing in particular. 385 00:27:03,720 --> 00:27:08,271 There is something I didn't tell you, but I don't know if it's important. 386 00:27:08,600 --> 00:27:11,273 Go ahead, it could be useful. 387 00:27:11,480 --> 00:27:15,075 When I found her scooter, l didn't call her dad right away. 388 00:27:15,280 --> 00:27:17,396 I followed the path down to Vigata and back. 389 00:27:17,600 --> 00:27:20,319 - Why? - An instinctive reaction. 390 00:27:20,600 --> 00:27:24,957 I thought she might have fallen, or fainted and lost her memory. 391 00:27:25,160 --> 00:27:27,754 So I hunted up and down for her. 392 00:27:27,960 --> 00:27:31,919 - On the way back, l... - You looked for her helmet. 393 00:27:33,800 --> 00:27:37,873 - You thought of that too? - Yes, but we haven't found it. 394 00:27:39,000 --> 00:27:41,958 I can't see the kidnappers driving around with Susanna... 395 00:27:42,160 --> 00:27:45,357 - ..still wearing her helmet. - Me neither. 396 00:27:45,560 --> 00:27:47,710 You've got no idea what could've happened? 397 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:51,356 There are a lot of things that don't add up. 398 00:27:51,560 --> 00:27:55,633 First of all, why did Susanna take a route she'd never taken before? 399 00:27:56,200 --> 00:27:59,397 Maybe she knows someone who lives around there. 400 00:27:59,640 --> 00:28:02,598 No, she didn't. And no one saw her either. 401 00:28:02,800 --> 00:28:06,554 It could all stem from a chance meeting... 402 00:28:06,760 --> 00:28:08,796 - ..but I don't think so. - Why not? 403 00:28:10,000 --> 00:28:14,232 The kidnappers seem to be quite well organized. 404 00:28:14,760 --> 00:28:18,389 They're not in a hurry to release their hostage 405 00:28:18,600 --> 00:28:21,034 because they've got a safe place to keep her. 406 00:28:21,240 --> 00:28:25,028 But you need to find a safe place, 407 00:28:25,240 --> 00:28:27,800 then you have to plan, organize etc. 408 00:28:31,280 --> 00:28:36,149 So you think Susanna was kidnapped by someone... 409 00:28:36,560 --> 00:28:39,074 ..who knew she'd take that route home? 410 00:28:39,280 --> 00:28:42,511 No, wait. We can speculate as much as you want, 411 00:28:43,880 --> 00:28:46,838 but the more we examine details that seem essential, 412 00:28:47,040 --> 00:28:48,996 the more blurred they become. 413 00:28:49,200 --> 00:28:52,715 For example, you came to talk about Susanna's helmet. 414 00:28:52,920 --> 00:28:54,956 - Yes. - We didn't mention it again. 415 00:28:56,440 --> 00:29:00,228 Did you notice? it slipped into the background. 416 00:29:00,440 --> 00:29:04,194 The problem isn't figuring out how they kidnapped her, 417 00:29:04,400 --> 00:29:06,391 but why. 418 00:29:08,440 --> 00:29:11,000 Sorry about the noise, l lost control of my hand. 419 00:29:11,360 --> 00:29:12,475 What is it? 420 00:29:12,720 --> 00:29:17,271 You said you didn't want to be disturbed by any disturbers. 421 00:29:17,480 --> 00:29:20,916 - So I'm here to ask a question. - Well then, go ahead! 422 00:29:21,160 --> 00:29:24,789 Does Zito, that journalist, belong to the disturbers category 423 00:29:25,000 --> 00:29:27,230 or vice versa? I say so. 424 00:29:28,280 --> 00:29:32,034 No. He's on the line? I'll take the call here, thanks. 425 00:29:32,280 --> 00:29:33,952 Okay, sir. 426 00:29:35,240 --> 00:29:36,992 - Excuse me. - No problem. 427 00:29:38,720 --> 00:29:41,234 - Hi, Salvo. It's Niccolò. - Hi, Niccolò. 428 00:29:41,440 --> 00:29:43,874 Listen, I've just got into the office. 429 00:29:44,080 --> 00:29:46,469 What do I care about your timekeeping? 430 00:29:46,680 --> 00:29:48,591 Salvo, I've got to talk to you. 431 00:29:48,800 --> 00:29:51,519 - What is it? - No, you've got to come here. 432 00:29:53,760 --> 00:29:55,990 Montalbano! Come in. 433 00:29:56,640 --> 00:30:00,076 Come in! Excuse me a moment, guys. 434 00:30:02,480 --> 00:30:04,835 Hi, Niccolò. What's happened? 435 00:30:05,040 --> 00:30:08,112 We got an anonymous phone call this morning. 436 00:30:08,520 --> 00:30:11,478 I recorded it and I wanted you to hear it. 437 00:30:11,560 --> 00:30:13,630 Hello? Who's speaking? 438 00:30:13,840 --> 00:30:16,877 - Listen and don't interrupt. - This is Mistretta. Who's calling? 439 00:30:17,080 --> 00:30:19,799 - Recognize this voice? - Who is this? 440 00:30:20,000 --> 00:30:22,639 Dad, please! Help me! 441 00:30:22,840 --> 00:30:25,752 Get me out of here! Dad, please! 442 00:30:26,880 --> 00:30:28,393 Stop it. 443 00:30:28,600 --> 00:30:31,956 - Why? What is it? - I've already heard it. 444 00:30:32,600 --> 00:30:34,591 Where? 445 00:30:35,360 --> 00:30:37,430 At Mistretta's house, yesterday. 446 00:30:39,160 --> 00:30:41,674 Why do they want to get us involved too? 447 00:30:43,000 --> 00:30:46,436 I'm convinced they want everyone to know 448 00:30:46,640 --> 00:30:48,631 they've got the girl. 449 00:30:48,840 --> 00:30:51,195 - Why? - That's the big mystery. 450 00:30:51,840 --> 00:30:56,834 It's in a kidnapper's interests to keep things as quiet as possible, 451 00:30:57,040 --> 00:31:01,397 but this lot want to make as much noise as they can. 452 00:31:02,760 --> 00:31:04,318 I don't get it. 453 00:31:04,520 --> 00:31:06,351 What do I do now? 454 00:31:06,560 --> 00:31:08,676 If you broadcast it, you're playing their game. 455 00:31:08,880 --> 00:31:12,350 My dear Montalbano, l don't play along with crooks. 456 00:31:12,560 --> 00:31:13,879 Good for you! 457 00:31:14,080 --> 00:31:18,870 I'll get them to write those noble words on your tombstone. 458 00:31:19,080 --> 00:31:21,389 You bastard! 459 00:31:21,600 --> 00:31:24,592 If you want to be a credit to your profession, 460 00:31:24,960 --> 00:31:28,157 hand the recording over to the judge 461 00:31:28,720 --> 00:31:30,472 and the chief of police. 462 00:31:30,960 --> 00:31:33,315 I'll do it right away... 463 00:31:33,520 --> 00:31:36,159 ..or my name's not Zito! Bloody hell! 464 00:31:37,120 --> 00:31:38,269 Look at this. 465 00:31:38,520 --> 00:31:42,274 We will now broadcast a disturbing message we received this morning. 466 00:31:42,480 --> 00:31:43,595 What? 467 00:31:43,840 --> 00:31:45,910 Hello? Who's speaking? 468 00:31:46,160 --> 00:31:47,878 Listen and don't interrupt. 469 00:31:48,360 --> 00:31:50,920 Damn, they even sent it to them! 470 00:31:51,120 --> 00:31:53,475 And those buggers are broadcasting it! 471 00:31:53,680 --> 00:31:56,956 - Having second thoughts? - No, but they beat me to the scoop. 472 00:31:58,120 --> 00:32:01,430 You're either a credit to your profession or a disgrace. 473 00:32:01,640 --> 00:32:06,714 I'm a credit! But to lose a scoop like that... 474 00:32:06,960 --> 00:32:10,111 We were very uncertain about transmitting 475 00:32:10,320 --> 00:32:12,550 the phone call you just heard. 476 00:32:12,760 --> 00:32:16,275 The terrified, distressing voice of Susanna Mistretta... 477 00:32:17,440 --> 00:32:21,035 l can't stand watching this jerk anymore, I'm off! 478 00:32:21,240 --> 00:32:23,674 I'll see you out, l don't want to watch either. 479 00:32:24,360 --> 00:32:27,318 Franco, speed things up we're running late. 480 00:32:27,520 --> 00:32:30,796 What do you think these kidnappers want? 481 00:32:31,000 --> 00:32:33,560 I don't know, but it isn't cash. 482 00:32:33,760 --> 00:32:36,718 The Mistrettas can't even pay for their groceries. 483 00:32:37,200 --> 00:32:40,158 They haven't even got any handkerchiefs left to cry into. 484 00:32:40,360 --> 00:32:42,316 How come they lost everything? 485 00:32:42,520 --> 00:32:44,476 I'm don't really know. 486 00:32:45,600 --> 00:32:50,037 I heard they had to sell off practically everything six years ago. 487 00:32:51,200 --> 00:32:54,510 So, they urgently needed cash six years ago too. 488 00:32:54,960 --> 00:32:57,110 But there hadn't been a kidnapping. 489 00:32:57,320 --> 00:32:59,880 So? There could have been lots of reasons. 490 00:33:01,240 --> 00:33:04,357 I get what you mean! You're too much, Montalbano! 491 00:33:04,560 --> 00:33:07,711 We have our humble logic 492 00:33:07,920 --> 00:33:11,799 yet you use intuition, just like that! 493 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:15,595 I won't tell you where to go in front of your colleagues! 494 00:33:15,800 --> 00:33:17,950 - I'll say goodbye. - Bye. 495 00:33:19,440 --> 00:33:22,352 Don't worry, sir. Right away! 496 00:33:23,800 --> 00:33:25,711 I'm going for a coffee. 497 00:33:25,920 --> 00:33:30,596 Sir, the chief of police is on the line. Can you speak to him? 498 00:33:30,800 --> 00:33:32,711 Yes, give me the phone. 499 00:33:33,400 --> 00:33:34,719 Thanks. 500 00:33:35,240 --> 00:33:37,879 - Good morning, sir. - Good morning. 501 00:33:38,080 --> 00:33:40,548 Get onto this immediately. 502 00:33:41,680 --> 00:33:43,875 Yes sir! What have I got to do? 503 00:33:44,080 --> 00:33:48,995 I just heard that Augello had an accident. 504 00:33:50,200 --> 00:33:52,111 What happened? 505 00:33:52,320 --> 00:33:56,552 Nothing serious, he had a fall and hurt himself. 506 00:33:56,760 --> 00:33:58,716 He must be substituted right away. 507 00:33:58,920 --> 00:34:03,357 Someone's got to coordinate the men working under him. 508 00:34:03,760 --> 00:34:06,638 You go, but don't take any initiatives. 509 00:34:06,840 --> 00:34:09,798 I'll send another replacement as soon as I can. 510 00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:11,956 All right, thanks. 511 00:34:12,560 --> 00:34:15,120 - Where's Galluzzo? - He's around somewhere. 512 00:34:16,640 --> 00:34:18,198 Galluzzo! 513 00:34:18,440 --> 00:34:20,510 - Seen Galluzzo? - No. 514 00:34:20,720 --> 00:34:23,188 Where did he go? Galluzzo! 515 00:34:23,400 --> 00:34:24,628 Yes, sir? 516 00:34:24,840 --> 00:34:27,400 Augello's hurt, we're standing in for him. 517 00:34:27,600 --> 00:34:29,830 - Jesus Christ! - No, it's nothing serious. 518 00:34:30,040 --> 00:34:31,996 - I was speaking for myself. - What've you done? 519 00:34:32,200 --> 00:34:36,432 I don't know what I ate, but I keep running to the bathroom. 520 00:34:36,640 --> 00:34:39,598 - Well, you'll just have to hold it. - Good morning, sir. 521 00:34:42,920 --> 00:34:46,037 - What's up? - I can't do it anymore, sir. 522 00:34:47,320 --> 00:34:49,595 What do you mean? 523 00:34:50,520 --> 00:34:52,511 I can't hold it in any longer! 524 00:34:53,280 --> 00:34:57,239 - We're nearly there. It's only 3 km. - I can't go any further. 525 00:35:32,760 --> 00:35:34,910 FRESH EGGS. 526 00:35:59,840 --> 00:36:02,354 I'm almost done, sir! 527 00:36:10,160 --> 00:36:12,276 - Galluzzo! - I'm coming! 528 00:36:12,480 --> 00:36:14,277 Come here. 529 00:36:14,480 --> 00:36:17,756 - Here I am. - I think this is the girl's helmet. 530 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:22,232 - What luck! - You bet your ass! 531 00:36:22,520 --> 00:36:25,910 This could mean she's nearby. Shall I call for backup? 532 00:36:26,120 --> 00:36:29,078 No, I think they want us to believe that. 533 00:36:29,280 --> 00:36:31,669 - It's a false lead. - What'll we do? 534 00:36:31,880 --> 00:36:35,031 Tell Augello to send someone to keep an eye on it. 535 00:36:35,520 --> 00:36:38,273 In the meantime, you stay here. 536 00:36:38,480 --> 00:36:42,109 - Where are you going? - To see if there are any fresh eggs. 537 00:36:57,760 --> 00:36:58,988 Good morning. 538 00:37:01,880 --> 00:37:05,953 Why did you park so far away? You could have parked here. 539 00:37:06,360 --> 00:37:08,351 Don't worry, it's fine. 540 00:37:10,280 --> 00:37:12,475 Eggs or something else? 541 00:37:12,840 --> 00:37:13,795 Something else? 542 00:37:23,440 --> 00:37:24,509 Something else. 543 00:37:24,880 --> 00:37:26,950 Come with me then. 544 00:37:49,400 --> 00:37:51,470 - Stop. I'm Inspector Montalbano. - Holy Mary! 545 00:37:52,800 --> 00:37:56,110 - You have a license to sell eggs? - Yes, I'll show you. 546 00:37:56,320 --> 00:37:59,039 Don't worry, but my colleagues will want it. 547 00:37:59,240 --> 00:38:02,152 - Why? What's happened? - Tell me first. 548 00:38:02,400 --> 00:38:04,356 - Do you live alone? - No, with my husband. 549 00:38:04,560 --> 00:38:06,835 - Where is he? - In the barn. 550 00:38:07,240 --> 00:38:09,754 - Go and get him. - He can't come. 551 00:38:09,960 --> 00:38:11,951 Why not? 552 00:38:12,320 --> 00:38:15,596 He's got no legs. They were amputated after the accident. 553 00:38:17,280 --> 00:38:20,078 - What accident? - He was on his tractor... 554 00:38:20,560 --> 00:38:22,630 and it overturned. 555 00:38:25,840 --> 00:38:28,513 - When did it happen? - Three years ago. 556 00:38:29,000 --> 00:38:31,389 We'd been married two years. 557 00:38:33,040 --> 00:38:34,917 I want to see him. 558 00:39:04,480 --> 00:39:06,948 At night, the pain is terrible. 559 00:39:08,280 --> 00:39:10,430 Why don't you take him to hospital? 560 00:39:10,640 --> 00:39:12,790 I do a better job looking after him. 561 00:39:13,760 --> 00:39:17,673 Dr. Mistretta told me to give him an injection when it gets too bad. 562 00:39:17,880 --> 00:39:21,634 But medicines cost money and he can't go without. 563 00:39:21,880 --> 00:39:24,314 I'd sell my eyes if I had to. 564 00:39:25,200 --> 00:39:27,509 That's why I do what I do. 565 00:39:28,920 --> 00:39:32,833 Well! You heard about the girl who got kidnapped? 566 00:39:33,560 --> 00:39:35,755 Yes, on television. 567 00:39:36,800 --> 00:39:40,156 Noticed anything strange around here recently? 568 00:39:40,560 --> 00:39:42,516 Nothing, Inspector. 569 00:39:42,720 --> 00:39:44,199 You're sure? 570 00:39:44,400 --> 00:39:47,915 Well, maybe the other night, but it could've been nothing. 571 00:39:48,120 --> 00:39:49,473 Try me. 572 00:39:49,680 --> 00:39:53,559 The other night, I was in bed when I heard a car coming. 573 00:39:53,840 --> 00:39:57,276 I got up thinking it was someone for me. 574 00:39:57,680 --> 00:40:00,240 But the car pulled up here then drove off. 575 00:40:00,440 --> 00:40:03,398 Because there's room to turn the car around here. 576 00:40:08,080 --> 00:40:12,631 I found something here which may belong to the girl. 577 00:40:12,840 --> 00:40:15,912 No, Inspector... we've got nothing to do with this... 578 00:40:16,120 --> 00:40:18,554 l know, but you'll be questioned. 579 00:40:18,760 --> 00:40:21,558 Tell them about the car. 580 00:40:21,760 --> 00:40:25,673 But don't tell them you... don't let them see you like this. 581 00:40:25,880 --> 00:40:28,269 All made up, with those shoes on. 582 00:40:28,480 --> 00:40:30,869 You just sell eggs, is that clear? 583 00:40:31,080 --> 00:40:33,435 Yes, Inspector. Thanks. 584 00:40:36,200 --> 00:40:38,031 Thanks, Inspector. 585 00:40:41,160 --> 00:40:43,435 - Hello, Catarella. - Always at your service, sir. 586 00:40:46,640 --> 00:40:47,993 Are you leaving? 587 00:40:48,200 --> 00:40:51,476 No, I'm going back to the villa. Valente wants me to tap the phone. 588 00:40:51,680 --> 00:40:53,636 This is clean underwear and stuff. 589 00:40:53,840 --> 00:40:56,718 Inspector, there's something l must tell you. 590 00:40:57,280 --> 00:41:00,909 After the programme on TeleVigata, they got lots of calls at the villa. 591 00:41:01,120 --> 00:41:05,318 Requests for interviews, supportive calls, prayers and so on. 592 00:41:05,520 --> 00:41:08,671 But a couple of calls were slightly different. 593 00:41:08,880 --> 00:41:12,077 The first one was from the manager of Peruzzo. 594 00:41:12,280 --> 00:41:15,158 - What's that? - No idea. It's just what he said. 595 00:41:15,360 --> 00:41:19,148 He said the name didn't count, but wanted me to tell Mistretta 596 00:41:19,360 --> 00:41:22,477 that pride is good, but too much brings trouble. 597 00:41:24,360 --> 00:41:27,875 - What about the other call? - it was an elderly lady 598 00:41:28,080 --> 00:41:30,230 who wanted to speak to Mrs. Mistretta. 599 00:41:30,440 --> 00:41:33,318 When she realized that she couldn't come to the phone, 600 00:41:33,520 --> 00:41:36,592 she begged me to say the following to her: 601 00:41:37,520 --> 00:41:39,715 "Your daughter's life is in your hands. 602 00:41:39,920 --> 00:41:43,196 Get rid of everything and make the first move." 603 00:41:44,840 --> 00:41:47,559 - Meaning? - I don't know. 604 00:41:48,760 --> 00:41:51,069 - Did you tell Valente? - No. 605 00:41:51,760 --> 00:41:55,548 - Why not? - I didn't think he'd be interested. 606 00:41:55,760 --> 00:41:58,513 But perhaps they'll get you thinking. 607 00:41:58,880 --> 00:42:01,189 Good work, Fazio. Thanks. 608 00:42:01,600 --> 00:42:03,511 See you, Inspector. 609 00:42:06,400 --> 00:42:08,755 - Bye, Catarella. - Goodbye, sir. 610 00:43:05,240 --> 00:43:06,434 May I come in? 611 00:43:06,640 --> 00:43:08,596 Good morning, Inspector. 612 00:43:10,320 --> 00:43:13,392 Come in, won't you? Follow me. 613 00:43:13,880 --> 00:43:17,475 I've just finished eating. Would you like a coffee? 614 00:43:17,680 --> 00:43:19,636 Yes, thanks. 615 00:43:32,800 --> 00:43:37,794 This country house may seem too big for just one person. 616 00:43:38,240 --> 00:43:40,993 It used to be, but that's all changed now. 617 00:43:41,200 --> 00:43:44,272 There were vineyards and olive trees all around here. 618 00:43:44,480 --> 00:43:47,631 The house, the building next door, 619 00:43:48,160 --> 00:43:51,914 has an oil press, millstones... 620 00:43:52,240 --> 00:43:54,196 wine cellars that are no longer used. 621 00:43:54,400 --> 00:43:57,676 And the top floor's been off limits for years. 622 00:44:00,160 --> 00:44:03,789 I came here to ask... 623 00:44:04,160 --> 00:44:08,676 if you'd care to tell me anything about your sister-in-law's illness. 624 00:44:08,920 --> 00:44:10,797 Inspector, there's no... 625 00:44:11,760 --> 00:44:14,718 breach of confidence. 626 00:44:16,240 --> 00:44:18,913 My sister-in-law was poisoned. 627 00:44:20,240 --> 00:44:24,791 An irreversible poisoning which makes her death unavoidable. 628 00:44:26,080 --> 00:44:27,433 They poisoned her? 629 00:44:29,040 --> 00:44:30,996 Why do you say "they"? 630 00:44:31,200 --> 00:44:33,191 It was just one man. 631 00:44:35,560 --> 00:44:38,279 - Do you know his name? - Of course. 632 00:44:39,480 --> 00:44:43,837 - Why didn't you report him? - He can't be legally prosecuted. 633 00:44:46,320 --> 00:44:49,232 Why not? What was she poisoned with? 634 00:44:50,000 --> 00:44:51,877 Life. 635 00:44:52,120 --> 00:44:55,112 Or rather, somebody cruelly forced her... 636 00:44:56,240 --> 00:44:59,516 to enter into one of life's worst areas. 637 00:45:00,320 --> 00:45:03,278 At a certain point, Giulia refused to continue. 638 00:45:03,480 --> 00:45:06,199 She gave up her fight 639 00:45:06,400 --> 00:45:08,709 and let herself go completely. 640 00:45:10,160 --> 00:45:13,197 Sorry, I don't understand. Can you be more specific? 641 00:45:14,880 --> 00:45:16,313 Her brother. 642 00:45:16,520 --> 00:45:18,829 - Whose brother? - Giulia's. 643 00:45:19,720 --> 00:45:22,917 - She has a brother? - Yes. Antonio. 644 00:45:23,360 --> 00:45:25,351 Why hasn't he been here... 645 00:45:25,600 --> 00:45:28,114 You're right. Why hasn't he been here 646 00:45:28,720 --> 00:45:31,314 considering the tragic situation? 647 00:45:33,200 --> 00:45:38,911 You see, they haven't seen each other for a long time. 648 00:45:40,720 --> 00:45:43,109 Let's say, six years? 649 00:45:44,880 --> 00:45:47,269 You already know, Inspector. 650 00:45:48,440 --> 00:45:51,955 Yes, it all began about six years ago. 651 00:45:52,960 --> 00:45:58,796 Giulia and her brother were orphaned at an early age. 652 00:45:59,680 --> 00:46:03,070 They grew up, like most orphans do, 653 00:46:03,320 --> 00:46:05,311 very close to each other. 654 00:46:06,200 --> 00:46:09,670 When Giulia married my brother, Salvatore, 655 00:46:09,880 --> 00:46:12,872 they moved to Uruguay for work 656 00:46:13,080 --> 00:46:15,594 and Giulia took her brother along. 657 00:46:22,520 --> 00:46:24,078 Hello? 658 00:46:24,720 --> 00:46:26,392 Yes, it's me. 659 00:46:27,960 --> 00:46:29,518 When? 660 00:46:31,600 --> 00:46:33,795 I'll be right there. 661 00:46:34,040 --> 00:46:36,793 Inspector Montalbano's here. Do you want a word? 662 00:46:38,080 --> 00:46:40,310 Hello? Fazio. 663 00:46:45,360 --> 00:46:47,828 - Where's my brother? - Upstairs with the nurse. 664 00:46:48,040 --> 00:46:50,235 He heard the phone call and fainted. 665 00:46:50,440 --> 00:46:52,237 I'm going up to see him. 666 00:46:52,920 --> 00:46:54,831 Fazio, let me listen. 667 00:47:03,640 --> 00:47:06,473 Hello? Who is it? 668 00:47:06,680 --> 00:47:10,639 Listen to me, Susanna is fine. But she wants to be with her mother. 669 00:47:11,320 --> 00:47:14,835 Get six billion ready. l repeat, six billion. 670 00:47:15,360 --> 00:47:17,954 You know where to get it. Speak soon. 671 00:47:20,760 --> 00:47:23,069 They didn't get Susanna to speak. 672 00:47:23,280 --> 00:47:25,236 - No. - And they're talking about billions. 673 00:47:25,440 --> 00:47:27,510 - What else should they talk about? - Euros. 674 00:47:27,720 --> 00:47:30,075 - isn't it the same thing? - No. 675 00:47:30,280 --> 00:47:34,273 Whoever left that message is used to doing things the old way. 676 00:47:34,480 --> 00:47:37,278 It's easier for them to calculate the money in liras. 677 00:47:37,480 --> 00:47:41,268 Or maybe they want to fool us, like with the helmet and the bag. 678 00:47:41,480 --> 00:47:45,029 I'm going to get some fresh air. if anyone calls, you get it. 679 00:47:45,240 --> 00:47:46,639 Off you go. 680 00:47:46,840 --> 00:47:51,311 This call contains an important new element. 681 00:47:51,880 --> 00:47:55,668 The kidnapper says he knows the Mistrettas don't have the money 682 00:47:55,880 --> 00:47:59,190 but claims they know where to get it. 683 00:47:59,400 --> 00:48:01,595 Whereas we don't have a clue. 684 00:48:01,800 --> 00:48:04,030 - But we could have one. - How? 685 00:48:04,240 --> 00:48:07,869 We have to persuade the Mistrettas to take the necessary action 686 00:48:08,080 --> 00:48:10,150 to get the six billion. 687 00:48:10,360 --> 00:48:12,590 If they do that, we'll find out a lot. 688 00:48:12,800 --> 00:48:15,792 - The judge knows about this call? - Not yet. 689 00:48:16,000 --> 00:48:20,391 You could ask for Mr. and Mrs. Mistretta's bank accounts to be frozen 690 00:48:20,600 --> 00:48:23,194 and inform the press of this. 691 00:48:23,440 --> 00:48:25,237 What for? 692 00:48:25,960 --> 00:48:29,270 To force them to take action to get the money, 693 00:48:29,480 --> 00:48:32,472 to put them under pressure from public opinion. 694 00:48:32,680 --> 00:48:35,069 And as soon as he's better... 695 00:48:35,600 --> 00:48:37,591 I'm going to question Susanna's father. 696 00:48:37,800 --> 00:48:39,028 Good idea. 697 00:48:39,320 --> 00:48:42,073 Is it true they want six billion? 698 00:48:42,280 --> 00:48:44,316 Unfortunately, yes. 699 00:48:46,520 --> 00:48:48,431 My poor niece! 700 00:48:49,160 --> 00:48:52,709 - Doctor, can I have a word? - Of course. 701 00:49:01,200 --> 00:49:04,875 You see, the phone call my brother told me about 702 00:49:05,520 --> 00:49:09,877 gets to the heart of the matter l was telling you about. 703 00:49:10,400 --> 00:49:13,517 You said the Mistrettas went to Uruguay 704 00:49:13,720 --> 00:49:16,518 and that Giulia took her brother along. 705 00:49:16,720 --> 00:49:20,872 Antonio has an engineering degree. He found work right away in Uruguay 706 00:49:21,080 --> 00:49:22,832 thanks to my brother. 707 00:49:23,040 --> 00:49:25,600 He made a fortune in five years. 708 00:49:26,160 --> 00:49:27,798 Antonio, I mean. 709 00:49:28,000 --> 00:49:30,594 Not as an engineer 710 00:49:30,800 --> 00:49:34,554 but thanks to his expertise regarding tax evasion. 711 00:49:34,760 --> 00:49:36,796 There was a lot of that in Uruguay. 712 00:49:37,000 --> 00:49:39,992 In other words, he found a sort of legal way 713 00:49:40,200 --> 00:49:42,668 to evade taxes and help others evade them. 714 00:49:43,640 --> 00:49:47,553 So after five years, with all the money he'd made, 715 00:49:47,800 --> 00:49:49,438 he came back to Sicily 716 00:49:49,960 --> 00:49:52,758 and got various contracts for the public sector. 717 00:49:53,200 --> 00:49:56,272 Don't ask me how. l don't know and I don't want to, 718 00:49:56,480 --> 00:49:58,436 even though I can guess. 719 00:49:58,640 --> 00:50:03,555 Eventually, Antonio was investigated for these contracts. 720 00:50:03,760 --> 00:50:08,072 In order to save himself he needed to get rid of some documents. 721 00:50:08,480 --> 00:50:11,916 One evening, about six years ago, he went to Giulia's house 722 00:50:12,120 --> 00:50:14,714 and with tears in his eyes he asked... 723 00:50:15,000 --> 00:50:16,194 for two billion liras. 724 00:50:17,400 --> 00:50:22,190 At that moment, he had no cash and didn't want to ask his bank. 725 00:50:23,200 --> 00:50:27,796 Inspector, the Mistrettas sold everything they had in a month. 726 00:50:28,520 --> 00:50:31,956 We managed to raise one billion, 750 million liras. 727 00:50:33,160 --> 00:50:35,594 But Antonio Peruzzo needed two billion liras. 728 00:50:36,360 --> 00:50:38,396 Who put up the rest of the money? 729 00:50:40,240 --> 00:50:42,879 Must I tell you, Inspector? 730 00:50:43,680 --> 00:50:44,954 Yes. 731 00:50:45,160 --> 00:50:46,309 I did. 732 00:50:46,520 --> 00:50:48,078 You? 733 00:50:49,440 --> 00:50:51,237 And then? 734 00:50:51,440 --> 00:50:55,353 A year or so later, Giulia decided to send her daughter, Susanna, 735 00:50:55,560 --> 00:50:57,596 to study in Florence. 736 00:50:57,800 --> 00:51:02,078 So she asked her brother for some of the money she'd lent him. 737 00:51:02,280 --> 00:51:05,158 But he said it wasn't the right time. 738 00:51:05,360 --> 00:51:08,397 To put it simply, it was never the right time. 739 00:51:09,360 --> 00:51:12,511 You mean this debt still hasn't been settled? 740 00:51:13,120 --> 00:51:14,633 Exactly. 741 00:51:15,040 --> 00:51:16,996 He got off scot-free at his trial 742 00:51:17,200 --> 00:51:21,955 and then mysteriously his engineering firms 743 00:51:22,400 --> 00:51:26,029 started to go bankrupt, one after the other. 744 00:51:26,240 --> 00:51:29,118 Everyone lost out. 745 00:51:29,320 --> 00:51:32,471 Creditors, suppliers, workmen, employees, everyone. 746 00:51:33,600 --> 00:51:37,639 He fell out with his sister. 747 00:51:38,560 --> 00:51:41,358 And Giulia got ill. 748 00:51:43,960 --> 00:51:46,030 She lost the will to live. 749 00:51:48,240 --> 00:51:51,073 How's Antonio Peruzzo's business doing now? 750 00:51:51,280 --> 00:51:53,635 Marvellously, Inspector. 751 00:52:19,120 --> 00:52:20,997 What are you doing here? 752 00:52:21,200 --> 00:52:25,239 I like coming to hospital and strolling down the corridors, 753 00:52:25,440 --> 00:52:27,158 back and forth! 754 00:52:27,360 --> 00:52:31,478 - You miss me? You're here for me? - Don't be stupid. How are you? 755 00:52:31,680 --> 00:52:34,877 Two broken ribs and aches and pains all over. 756 00:52:35,080 --> 00:52:36,991 You fell into a ditch! 757 00:52:37,200 --> 00:52:39,350 Forget it! How's the investigation going? 758 00:52:39,560 --> 00:52:42,518 Nothing definite, but I have a theory. 759 00:52:42,720 --> 00:52:44,278 What is it? 760 00:52:44,480 --> 00:52:48,234 These men didn't want to kidnap Salvatore Mistretta's daughter 761 00:52:48,440 --> 00:52:51,113 but rather, Peruzzo's niece. 762 00:52:51,320 --> 00:52:54,835 - Who's this Peruzzo? - That building contractor... 763 00:52:55,960 --> 00:52:58,599 - He's involved in politics too now. - I've not heard of him. 764 00:52:58,800 --> 00:53:02,110 He's Susanna Mistretta's uncle, the very wealthy one. 765 00:53:02,320 --> 00:53:05,232 I don't think this kidnapping is about money, 766 00:53:05,440 --> 00:53:08,193 it's about getting revenge on Peruzzo. 767 00:53:08,800 --> 00:53:11,951 - What makes you think that? - The kidnapper's method. 768 00:53:12,400 --> 00:53:15,756 They're slowly getting Peruzzo involved in the matter, 769 00:53:15,960 --> 00:53:19,919 without anyone realizing that he was the target from the start. 770 00:53:20,760 --> 00:53:22,716 Revenge? 771 00:53:23,160 --> 00:53:26,675 Now we know the motive, it's easy to find the culprit. 772 00:53:26,880 --> 00:53:28,233 I wish! 773 00:53:28,440 --> 00:53:31,398 When Peruzzo's businesses collapsed a few years ago, 774 00:53:31,600 --> 00:53:35,479 lots of people lost out. Lots of people are after him. 775 00:53:36,720 --> 00:53:40,429 - What shall we do? - Nothing, we wait for the next move. 776 00:53:42,440 --> 00:53:43,839 How are you, Mimi? 777 00:53:44,040 --> 00:53:46,952 I told you, I've got two broken ribs! 778 00:54:15,560 --> 00:54:17,994 - Has her father seen this? - You're kidding? 779 00:54:18,200 --> 00:54:21,431 I didn't let him see this or the television. 780 00:54:21,640 --> 00:54:24,234 I told the nurse to keep him in his room. 781 00:54:24,440 --> 00:54:28,274 - Did you inform her uncle? - Yes, he'll be here in a few hours. 782 00:54:29,600 --> 00:54:34,390 They may be hiding her in one of those unused reservoirs. 783 00:54:34,600 --> 00:54:36,556 - In the countryside? - Yes. 784 00:54:36,760 --> 00:54:40,992 Without a gag, if she screams, she'll be heard where there are people. 785 00:54:41,240 --> 00:54:44,516 - She's not blindfolded either... - Yes, but that's, you know... 786 00:54:44,720 --> 00:54:47,951 When they go to her, they can just cover themselves up. 787 00:54:48,280 --> 00:54:49,838 Well! 788 00:54:51,280 --> 00:54:53,794 What are you thinking? 789 00:54:55,000 --> 00:54:56,479 I don't know. 790 00:54:56,680 --> 00:54:58,716 "To whom it may concern". 791 00:54:59,720 --> 00:55:04,032 The first thing we must do is speak to Antonio Peruzzo. 792 00:55:04,680 --> 00:55:06,750 - What do you say? - Let's go. 793 00:55:07,280 --> 00:55:09,714 - Do you have the number? - Yes, here it is. 794 00:55:09,920 --> 00:55:11,353 Thanks. 795 00:55:22,440 --> 00:55:24,908 This is Inspector Montalbano. 796 00:55:25,120 --> 00:55:27,236 I'd like to speak to Mr. Peruzzo. 797 00:55:27,440 --> 00:55:30,193 Mr. Peruzzo is out. 798 00:55:30,400 --> 00:55:32,868 Out of the office? Out of town? 799 00:55:33,080 --> 00:55:34,991 Out of town. 800 00:55:35,320 --> 00:55:38,073 - When will he be back? - I don't know. 801 00:55:38,480 --> 00:55:41,358 - Do you know where he is? - In Palermo. 802 00:55:41,680 --> 00:55:44,911 - What hotel is he staying at? - At the Hotel Excelsior. 803 00:55:45,320 --> 00:55:47,629 May I have the number? 804 00:55:48,000 --> 00:55:51,231 091 -7 7357 7 805 00:55:52,720 --> 00:55:55,917 Thank you. Does Mr. Peruzzo have a cell phone? 806 00:55:56,280 --> 00:55:57,474 Yes. 807 00:55:59,440 --> 00:56:03,718 - Can you give me the number? - Well, actually, I'm not sure if... 808 00:56:04,080 --> 00:56:06,389 Must I come to ask for it in person? 809 00:56:06,600 --> 00:56:08,556 No, I'll give it to you right away. 810 00:56:08,920 --> 00:56:12,674 8333555060. 811 00:56:12,880 --> 00:56:15,110 Thanks for your help. 812 00:56:22,640 --> 00:56:26,189 - Hotel Excelsior.. - This is Inspector Montalbano 813 00:56:26,480 --> 00:56:28,391 from Vigata. 814 00:56:28,600 --> 00:56:31,160 I'm looking for Mr. Peruzzo. 815 00:56:31,520 --> 00:56:34,114 I'm afraid he's not here. 816 00:56:34,320 --> 00:56:36,117 When will he be back? 817 00:56:36,320 --> 00:56:39,278 Actually, Mr. Peruzzo didn't come back last night. 818 00:56:40,320 --> 00:56:43,118 - I see, thank you. - Goodbye. 819 00:56:53,760 --> 00:56:55,796 The person you are calling is not available. 820 00:56:56,040 --> 00:56:59,350 I knew it! You know what I'm going to do? 821 00:57:00,360 --> 00:57:03,796 I'm going to tap Mr. Peruzzo's telephone and those of his firm. 822 00:57:04,000 --> 00:57:07,117 - Inspector! - What is it? 823 00:57:07,760 --> 00:57:10,274 - There's a big ruckus in town! - What do you mean? 824 00:57:10,480 --> 00:57:13,040 Everyone's talking about Peruzzo. 825 00:57:13,240 --> 00:57:17,631 Even though they didn't say his name on TV, he was recognized. 826 00:57:17,840 --> 00:57:21,879 Public opinion's split. Some people say he should pay up, 827 00:57:22,080 --> 00:57:25,595 others say he's got no obligation towards his niece. 828 00:57:25,800 --> 00:57:27,597 But there's less of them. 829 00:57:27,800 --> 00:57:30,758 They nearly came to blows at Café Constantine. 830 00:57:31,480 --> 00:57:34,153 Peruzzo's screwed! 831 00:57:38,040 --> 00:57:40,429 - Catarella! - At your service, sir! 832 00:57:40,640 --> 00:57:45,350 What's that friend of yours called? The one who enlarges photos. 833 00:57:45,560 --> 00:57:48,233 The tall, skinny one? Cicco de Cicco! 834 00:57:48,440 --> 00:57:51,000 - ls he still in Montelusa? - That's right, sir! 835 00:57:51,200 --> 00:57:54,749 Take this photo to him and get him to enlarge it. 836 00:57:54,960 --> 00:57:57,428 - Get the switchboard covered. - Right away. 837 00:57:57,640 --> 00:58:00,837 Spata, take over the switchboard. I've got a job to do. 838 00:58:01,040 --> 00:58:06,194 Oh, sir! I forgot. That young man wants to speak to you. 839 00:58:06,400 --> 00:58:08,550 - Who? - His name's Francesco Lipari. 840 00:58:08,760 --> 00:58:11,228 - Where is he? - In your office. ls that okay? 841 00:58:11,440 --> 00:58:14,238 - Good work. - I'll go right away. 842 00:58:16,680 --> 00:58:19,399 - Francesco! How are you? - Fine. 843 00:58:19,600 --> 00:58:21,079 Have a seat. 844 00:58:22,440 --> 00:58:24,954 Well? ls there something you want to tell me? 845 00:58:25,160 --> 00:58:26,991 - You've seen the photo? - Yes. 846 00:58:27,200 --> 00:58:29,760 - How did she look? - Well... 847 00:58:30,200 --> 00:58:32,316 Considering the situation, I'd say not bad. 848 00:58:34,680 --> 00:58:38,468 - Can I see it? - I've just sent it to Montelusa. 849 00:58:38,680 --> 00:58:40,159 - Why? - To have it analysed. 850 00:58:40,360 --> 00:58:43,909 - What for? - To see where it was taken. 851 00:58:45,400 --> 00:58:48,949 Can you tell if she's been mistreated or hurt? 852 00:58:50,000 --> 00:58:51,353 I wouldn't say so. 853 00:58:51,760 --> 00:58:53,955 - Could you see her face? - Yes. 854 00:58:54,160 --> 00:58:56,230 What was her expression like? 855 00:58:57,640 --> 00:59:01,189 I'm smiling because it's the first thing that struck me. 856 00:59:02,600 --> 00:59:05,876 Susanna's got a strange expression, I'd say... 857 00:59:06,720 --> 00:59:09,393 - Determined. - Right. 858 00:59:09,600 --> 00:59:13,229 I know her, that means she won't give up in this situation, 859 00:59:13,560 --> 00:59:15,710 that she'll try to get away. 860 00:59:16,600 --> 00:59:18,556 We ought to be careful. 861 00:59:22,840 --> 00:59:25,195 You think Mr. Peruzzo will pay up? 862 00:59:27,280 --> 00:59:30,431 Look, as things stand now, 863 00:59:30,640 --> 00:59:34,269 Mr. Peruzzo has no choice but to pay the ransom. 864 00:59:38,080 --> 00:59:39,832 I hope so. 865 01:00:11,000 --> 01:00:12,433 Good morning, Fazio. 866 01:00:13,240 --> 01:00:15,196 - Any news? - Nothing. 867 01:00:20,520 --> 01:00:22,590 - Good morning. - Hello, Montalbano. 868 01:00:22,800 --> 01:00:25,234 We were going to search the place. 869 01:00:25,680 --> 01:00:26,999 Go ahead. 870 01:00:27,200 --> 01:00:29,794 Listen, Salvo? Did you want to say something? 871 01:00:31,720 --> 01:00:34,280 Yes, there's to be no shooting. 872 01:00:34,480 --> 01:00:35,833 No shooting. 873 01:00:36,040 --> 01:00:37,837 Inspector, excuse me. 874 01:00:38,080 --> 01:00:40,674 - Can I ask you why? - Because... 875 01:00:41,720 --> 01:00:45,190 Once a person like you shot and killed some loser 876 01:00:45,400 --> 01:00:48,597 who'd kidnapped a girl. They couldn't find her anywhere. 877 01:00:48,960 --> 01:00:52,635 The man who knew her whereabouts was dead. 878 01:00:53,400 --> 01:00:57,359 She was found a month later. She'd starved to death. Okay? 879 01:01:00,480 --> 01:01:01,833 Good luck. 880 01:01:06,240 --> 01:01:10,074 All right, where were we? You're in charge of the first group. 881 01:01:10,280 --> 01:01:13,511 You heard what Montalbano said? No guns.. 882 01:01:29,080 --> 01:01:30,593 May I come in? 883 01:01:30,800 --> 01:01:33,758 - Of course. - I wanted a glass of water. 884 01:01:33,960 --> 01:01:36,076 - Come in, please. - Thanks. 885 01:01:36,280 --> 01:01:38,635 - I'll get it myself. - All right. 886 01:01:39,240 --> 01:01:41,515 Are you Inspector Montalbano? 887 01:01:42,040 --> 01:01:43,393 Yes. 888 01:01:43,880 --> 01:01:45,757 - Are you the nurse? - Yes. 889 01:01:45,960 --> 01:01:49,919 - Where's Mr. Mistretta? - He's sleeping. Doctor's orders. 890 01:01:50,120 --> 01:01:53,829 I give him sleeping pills and tranquillizers as he told me to. 891 01:01:54,600 --> 01:01:57,114 - And Mrs. Mistretta? - What do you mean? 892 01:01:59,320 --> 01:02:02,551 Is she better? ls she worse? Any improvement? 893 01:02:04,240 --> 01:02:07,437 The only improvement for her would be if she died. 894 01:02:08,520 --> 01:02:10,670 - Conscious? - Me? 895 01:02:11,480 --> 01:02:15,029 No, not you! I meant Mrs. Mistretta. 896 01:02:15,520 --> 01:02:17,795 At times, yes. At times, no. 897 01:02:18,200 --> 01:02:22,159 But even when it seems like she understands, I don't think she does. 898 01:02:23,360 --> 01:02:25,749 - Excuse me. - Of course. 899 01:02:27,840 --> 01:02:29,592 - Listen... - Yes? 900 01:02:30,120 --> 01:02:34,033 - Can I see her? - Of course. Follow me. 901 01:03:17,520 --> 01:03:20,193 I understand, you want to report something. 902 01:03:20,400 --> 01:03:22,709 You have to come here. 903 01:03:22,920 --> 01:03:23,989 Hello, sir. 904 01:03:24,200 --> 01:03:26,760 Wait! Hold on one second! 905 01:03:26,960 --> 01:03:31,636 The photo enlargements came in this morning. 906 01:03:31,840 --> 01:03:36,231 Good, you were fast! Thank Cicco de Cicco. 907 01:03:36,440 --> 01:03:38,396 As you wish. 908 01:04:06,920 --> 01:04:10,071 What I thought was a crack is actually a thick string. 909 01:04:10,280 --> 01:04:13,033 Someone had hung up a wort thermometer. 910 01:04:13,680 --> 01:04:17,275 The girl had been thrown into an old wort tank. 911 01:04:17,480 --> 01:04:18,833 Maybe in a fermenting house. 912 01:04:19,040 --> 01:04:21,474 We have to find an old farm. 913 01:04:21,680 --> 01:04:25,673 One of those old feudal homes that had barns, stables... 914 01:04:25,880 --> 01:04:29,236 By the way, did you see TeleVigata this morning? 915 01:04:29,480 --> 01:04:32,597 No, I don't watch TV in the morning. What happened? 916 01:04:32,800 --> 01:04:35,109 The kidnappers called. 917 01:04:35,600 --> 01:04:37,955 The usual disguised voice saying... 918 01:04:38,160 --> 01:04:40,913 "You've got until tomorrow night 919 01:04:41,120 --> 01:04:43,236 or you'll never see her again." 920 01:04:44,120 --> 01:04:46,873 A multimedia kidnapping! What else? 921 01:04:47,080 --> 01:04:50,789 Nothing, that was all. 922 01:04:51,000 --> 01:04:54,151 They should bring the tape if we want to hear it together... 923 01:04:54,360 --> 01:04:55,588 No. 924 01:04:56,680 --> 01:04:59,990 This whole thing is starting to worry me. 925 01:05:00,240 --> 01:05:02,674 Well, I'm starting to enjoy it. 926 01:05:04,480 --> 01:05:08,439 Let's go and tell the guys to follow this lead. 927 01:05:20,520 --> 01:05:22,272 Mimi, what's wrong? 928 01:05:22,480 --> 01:05:26,393 I got sick of the hospital, l signed my release and left. 929 01:05:26,600 --> 01:05:28,511 What did they do to you? 930 01:05:28,720 --> 01:05:30,676 I even dislocated my shoulder. 931 01:05:30,880 --> 01:05:35,158 The doctor said it will be a month before my ribs are in place. 932 01:05:35,880 --> 01:05:38,155 Did you hear about Peruzzo's wife? 933 01:05:38,400 --> 01:05:39,719 No, what happened? 934 01:05:39,920 --> 01:05:43,071 Three women recognized and surrounded her. 935 01:05:43,280 --> 01:05:47,398 They started pushing her until she fell. 936 01:05:47,600 --> 01:05:49,591 They even spat on her. 937 01:05:49,800 --> 01:05:51,791 They told her to be ashamed 938 01:05:52,000 --> 01:05:54,468 and to have her husband pay the ransom. 939 01:05:55,120 --> 01:05:59,910 The police had to intervene to save her, she had a rough time. 940 01:06:00,320 --> 01:06:03,437 - Are you serious? - Yes, I saw her in hospital. 941 01:06:03,640 --> 01:06:05,915 Her face was swollen, battered. 942 01:06:06,120 --> 01:06:09,271 And two trucks from her husband's company 943 01:06:09,480 --> 01:06:11,516 were set on fire... 944 01:06:11,720 --> 01:06:14,792 They wrote on the wall: "Pay now, loser!" 945 01:06:16,560 --> 01:06:18,516 It's going to end badly for him. 946 01:06:20,960 --> 01:06:22,188 No! 947 01:06:22,560 --> 01:06:25,028 - Why not? - He'll pay. 948 01:06:38,080 --> 01:06:41,038 The attorney is expecting you, follow me. 949 01:06:42,640 --> 01:06:44,551 Have a seat. 950 01:06:44,800 --> 01:06:48,236 - My good friends! - Oh, respected attorney! 951 01:06:49,320 --> 01:06:52,073 - Attorney... - Relax... 952 01:06:54,000 --> 01:06:57,117 - Can I get you anything? - No, thanks. 953 01:06:57,320 --> 01:06:59,231 Rosa, you may leave. 954 01:07:00,920 --> 01:07:04,595 So shall I talk or are you asking questions? 955 01:07:04,800 --> 01:07:07,633 - Go ahead. - Can I take notes? 956 01:07:07,840 --> 01:07:09,990 No, why would you need to? 957 01:07:10,200 --> 01:07:11,633 All right. 958 01:07:12,840 --> 01:07:17,470 - So where were we? - We haven't even started. 959 01:07:17,720 --> 01:07:19,278 Oh, right... 960 01:07:20,200 --> 01:07:23,909 As I said on TV this morning, 961 01:07:24,120 --> 01:07:26,680 my client, Peruzzo, 962 01:07:26,880 --> 01:07:29,838 ever since the day after the kidnapping, 963 01:07:30,040 --> 01:07:32,793 is willing to collaborate with the kidnappers 964 01:07:33,040 --> 01:07:36,669 who are well aware of the financial state 965 01:07:36,880 --> 01:07:38,518 of the Mistretta family. 966 01:07:38,720 --> 01:07:40,676 When was the first contact made? 967 01:07:40,880 --> 01:07:43,155 The morning after the kidnapping 968 01:07:43,360 --> 01:07:45,874 he received an anonymous phone call. 969 01:07:46,080 --> 01:07:47,069 When? 970 01:07:47,280 --> 01:07:49,953 Around 1 0 am the next morning. 971 01:07:50,480 --> 01:07:52,755 Fourteen hours later? 972 01:07:53,000 --> 01:07:55,878 That's right, a male voice. 973 01:07:56,080 --> 01:08:00,995 It said that since the kidnappers knew 974 01:08:01,240 --> 01:08:04,357 that the Mistretta family couldn't afford the ransom, 975 01:08:05,520 --> 01:08:08,796 they considered him the only person 976 01:08:09,000 --> 01:08:11,719 who could comply with their request. 977 01:08:11,960 --> 01:08:14,554 The were going to call back at 3 pm. 978 01:08:14,760 --> 01:08:17,911 So my client came over immediately. 979 01:08:18,120 --> 01:08:21,635 We quickly came to the conclusion 980 01:08:21,840 --> 01:08:25,799 that my client had been tricked into taking part 981 01:08:26,240 --> 01:08:30,119 and the kidnappers had the upper hand. 982 01:08:30,720 --> 01:08:32,870 Backing out from that responsibility 983 01:08:33,080 --> 01:08:36,436 would be a major blow to his reputation 984 01:08:36,640 --> 01:08:39,473 and would definitely compromise 985 01:08:39,720 --> 01:08:41,870 his political ambitions. 986 01:08:42,360 --> 01:08:45,158 Which is what happened, l believe. 987 01:08:46,000 --> 01:08:49,276 His win was supposed to be guaranteed 988 01:08:49,480 --> 01:08:50,833 in the next elections. 989 01:08:51,080 --> 01:08:54,789 - I can imagine which party... - Yes, it's futile to ask. 990 01:08:55,000 --> 01:08:56,479 Indeed! 991 01:08:56,680 --> 01:08:58,238 As you all know, 992 01:08:58,440 --> 01:09:01,398 the kidnappers requested 6 billion liras 993 01:09:01,600 --> 01:09:04,592 and my client was forced to accept. 994 01:09:04,800 --> 01:09:08,839 In record time he withdrew the six billion. 995 01:09:09,640 --> 01:09:12,837 But so far, he has yet to receive 996 01:09:13,240 --> 01:09:15,834 as I said on TV this morning, 997 01:09:16,040 --> 01:09:19,157 unexplainably, any instructions. 998 01:09:20,960 --> 01:09:24,919 You think that he will call you 999 01:09:25,120 --> 01:09:28,430 as soon as he's told where to deliver the ransom? 1000 01:09:28,640 --> 01:09:30,949 Why would he call me? 1001 01:09:31,200 --> 01:09:33,794 You know very well that in this case, 1002 01:09:34,000 --> 01:09:36,958 you are obliged by law to inform us immediately. 1003 01:09:37,200 --> 01:09:39,839 Yes, and I'd do it straight away. 1004 01:09:41,600 --> 01:09:43,955 - In what form? - What do you mean? 1005 01:09:44,440 --> 01:09:46,670 What kind of bills? 1006 01:09:46,920 --> 01:09:48,478 500 euro bills. 1007 01:09:49,600 --> 01:09:52,956 Ls your client able to record the serial numbers? 1008 01:09:53,360 --> 01:09:55,555 I don't know. 1009 01:09:57,240 --> 01:09:58,673 Okay. 1010 01:10:01,280 --> 01:10:03,874 - And that's that. - Goodbye. 1011 01:10:04,080 --> 01:10:05,957 Thank you, Attorney. 1012 01:10:15,280 --> 01:10:17,874 Poor man, he was protecting his ass. 1013 01:10:18,080 --> 01:10:22,232 He was hoping for a quick resolution so people wouldn't find out. 1014 01:10:23,360 --> 01:10:25,351 It really is an unusual kidnapping. 1015 01:10:25,560 --> 01:10:28,996 They immediately called Peruzzo. 1016 01:10:29,200 --> 01:10:31,668 Six hours before calling us! 1017 01:10:31,880 --> 01:10:34,348 They treat us like puppets. 1018 01:10:34,560 --> 01:10:35,834 Right! 1019 01:10:36,840 --> 01:10:39,673 If they'd been in control of the situation from the start, 1020 01:10:39,880 --> 01:10:43,759 they could've just called Peruzzo and he'd have paid. 1021 01:10:43,960 --> 01:10:45,996 Why didn't they? 1022 01:10:46,200 --> 01:10:49,317 I don't know, to draw things out a bit more... 1023 01:10:49,520 --> 01:10:52,318 The more time goes by, the riskier it is for them. 1024 01:10:52,520 --> 01:10:55,478 I think Susanna will be home soon. 1025 01:10:56,160 --> 01:10:59,232 What? You said the opposite this morning. 1026 01:10:59,760 --> 01:11:02,718 That lawyer hadn't been on TV at that point 1027 01:11:02,920 --> 01:11:06,879 and he hadn't used that adverb he used so often with us. 1028 01:11:07,080 --> 01:11:09,833 - What adverb? - Unexplainably. 1029 01:11:10,080 --> 01:11:14,437 - What does that mean? - He can explain anything. 1030 01:11:15,040 --> 01:11:18,191 I don't understand shit about this thing. 1031 01:11:18,400 --> 01:11:23,190 - What are you going to do now? - inform the judge. 1032 01:12:02,360 --> 01:12:05,432 - Inspector, they freed Susanna. - When? 1033 01:12:05,640 --> 01:12:09,189 An hour ago, you weren't answering so I came here. 1034 01:12:09,400 --> 01:12:14,155 - How's the girl? - Fine, a bit drained, as expected. 1035 01:12:14,360 --> 01:12:17,193 Her uncle examined her and gave her the okay. 1036 01:12:17,400 --> 01:12:21,996 - Did they treat her well? - There was no abuse, actually... 1037 01:12:23,920 --> 01:12:25,672 How many were there? 1038 01:12:25,880 --> 01:12:29,031 She said she only ever saw two and they wore hoods. 1039 01:12:29,240 --> 01:12:32,596 They woke her up last night, put a hood on her, 1040 01:12:32,800 --> 01:12:35,951 tied her hands and threw her in a car. 1041 01:12:36,160 --> 01:12:38,754 They drove for two hours 1042 01:12:38,960 --> 01:12:42,635 and the car stopped, they got out and walked for 30 minutes. 1043 01:12:42,840 --> 01:12:46,958 They sat her down, loosened the knots and left. 1044 01:12:47,160 --> 01:12:50,470 Then she got loose and headed towards Vigata. 1045 01:12:50,680 --> 01:12:53,433 - All according to script. - What? 1046 01:12:53,640 --> 01:12:55,870 We only see the fake performance. 1047 01:12:56,080 --> 01:13:00,119 The real one was performed for one person, Peruzzo. 1048 01:13:00,320 --> 01:13:02,834 And then they called him to take part. 1049 01:13:03,040 --> 01:13:05,076 - Go and get some rest. - That would be nice. 1050 01:13:05,280 --> 01:13:07,794 Valente wants me with him for another day. 1051 01:13:08,000 --> 01:13:10,275 Tell him he's got his own men! 1052 01:13:10,480 --> 01:13:12,436 I know, but it's only one day. 1053 01:13:12,640 --> 01:13:15,029 I'll call him. You can't kill yourself. 1054 01:13:15,240 --> 01:13:16,719 Don't worry. 1055 01:13:18,480 --> 01:13:20,516 - Inspector! - What is it? 1056 01:13:20,720 --> 01:13:24,998 Someone's on the phone, he says his name's Luna. 1057 01:13:25,200 --> 01:13:29,352 I thought he was kidding and I said you are a lunatic! 1058 01:13:29,560 --> 01:13:33,678 Then he got mad, l think he's crazy. 1059 01:13:33,880 --> 01:13:36,394 - Put him through. - Right away. 1060 01:13:36,760 --> 01:13:39,832 Mr Lunatic, here's the Inspector. 1061 01:13:40,480 --> 01:13:43,756 - Hello, Inspector. - Attorney Luna. 1062 01:13:44,280 --> 01:13:47,238 First of all, nice receptionist! 1063 01:13:48,240 --> 01:13:51,277 - What do you mean? - Forget it. 1064 01:13:52,600 --> 01:13:55,558 Sounds like a good idea. What is it? 1065 01:13:55,760 --> 01:13:58,115 I'm calling to remind you 1066 01:13:58,320 --> 01:14:01,596 of your pointless and offensive sarcasm last night 1067 01:14:01,800 --> 01:14:03,791 towards me and my client. 1068 01:14:04,000 --> 01:14:05,991 Can you explain yourself? 1069 01:14:06,200 --> 01:14:09,431 When you came over with your colleague, 1070 01:14:09,640 --> 01:14:12,154 you thought my client wouldn't pay. 1071 01:14:12,360 --> 01:14:17,070 No, I was sure he would pay, willing or not. 1072 01:14:17,640 --> 01:14:19,631 Did you contact him? 1073 01:14:19,840 --> 01:14:22,957 He called me last night after doing what was asked, 1074 01:14:23,160 --> 01:14:25,355 what was expected by the people... 1075 01:14:25,560 --> 01:14:29,030 - Can we finally talk to him? - He's not ready. 1076 01:14:29,240 --> 01:14:31,390 He's been through a terrible experience. 1077 01:14:31,600 --> 01:14:35,149 Sure, he had to fork out six billion liras! 1078 01:14:35,360 --> 01:14:39,194 Yes, and then put it in a briefcase or bag. 1079 01:14:39,400 --> 01:14:43,439 - Where did he leave it? - They called him at 9 pm. 1080 01:14:43,840 --> 01:14:47,753 They described the road he'd have to take to reach 1081 01:14:47,960 --> 01:14:50,952 that paleochristian necropolis along... 1082 01:14:51,160 --> 01:14:52,718 Yes, I know which one. 1083 01:14:52,920 --> 01:14:57,357 He was to leave the bag in a tomb and leave. 1084 01:14:57,560 --> 01:15:00,518 My client went there just before midnight, 1085 01:15:00,720 --> 01:15:04,713 executed the order and left quickly. 1086 01:15:05,760 --> 01:15:07,990 I have to go now. 1087 01:15:08,200 --> 01:15:11,909 I have a favour to ask you. 1088 01:15:12,160 --> 01:15:13,513 What is it? 1089 01:15:13,720 --> 01:15:18,111 That you collaborate honestly, with restoring Peruzzo's reputation 1090 01:15:18,320 --> 01:15:20,276 which has been severely damaged. 1091 01:15:20,480 --> 01:15:22,948 Who are the other "restorers"? 1092 01:15:23,320 --> 01:15:25,595 Me, Dr Valente, 1093 01:15:25,800 --> 01:15:27,756 the party members, 1094 01:15:27,960 --> 01:15:30,713 anyone who's ever met... 1095 01:15:30,920 --> 01:15:33,434 if the occasion arises, I will. 1096 01:15:33,640 --> 01:15:35,995 - Thank you. - Goodbye. 1097 01:15:40,600 --> 01:15:42,556 - Catarella! - Yes, sir! 1098 01:15:42,760 --> 01:15:45,194 Do you have a cell phone? Give it to me. 1099 01:15:46,080 --> 01:15:49,311 If Valente or Fazio want me, have them call me here. 1100 01:15:49,520 --> 01:15:51,476 Okay. 1101 01:18:05,920 --> 01:18:07,148 Hello? 1102 01:18:07,360 --> 01:18:09,112 It's Fazio. 1103 01:18:09,600 --> 01:18:11,477 What's wrong? 1104 01:18:11,840 --> 01:18:15,389 Valente wanted me to tell you something. 1105 01:18:16,000 --> 01:18:17,592 What is it? 1106 01:18:17,800 --> 01:18:21,759 Valente called Attorney Luna to find out about Peruzzo. 1107 01:18:21,960 --> 01:18:24,918 Luna told him he paid the ransom last night 1108 01:18:25,120 --> 01:18:27,270 and explained where he left the money. 1109 01:18:27,480 --> 01:18:30,711 Valente's going there, it's on the road to Brancato, 1110 01:18:30,920 --> 01:18:33,115 the necropolis, to inspect it. 1111 01:18:33,320 --> 01:18:36,357 Unfortunately some reporters are following him. 1112 01:18:36,560 --> 01:18:39,916 They're coming here... l mean going there? 1113 01:18:40,280 --> 01:18:42,396 Yes, they are. 1114 01:20:12,680 --> 01:20:14,511 Francesco, what's wrong? 1115 01:20:15,440 --> 01:20:17,795 - Sorry to bother you. - What is it? 1116 01:20:18,440 --> 01:20:20,670 Susanna said... 1117 01:20:21,800 --> 01:20:23,153 You saw her? 1118 01:20:23,360 --> 01:20:27,478 No, I called her several times after she was released. 1119 01:20:27,680 --> 01:20:30,069 Her father or uncle kept answering 1120 01:20:30,280 --> 01:20:32,475 saying she couldn't talk. 1121 01:20:32,680 --> 01:20:35,638 Then I found out her mother died and I called back, 1122 01:20:36,160 --> 01:20:39,994 this time Susanna answered. 1123 01:20:40,680 --> 01:20:42,159 And... 1124 01:20:43,800 --> 01:20:45,552 Relax. 1125 01:20:45,760 --> 01:20:47,512 Follow me. 1126 01:20:54,200 --> 01:20:55,713 Well? 1127 01:20:55,920 --> 01:20:57,672 What did she say? 1128 01:21:00,600 --> 01:21:02,670 She doesn't want to see me anymore. 1129 01:21:04,600 --> 01:21:06,670 - She met someone else? - Worse. 1130 01:21:06,880 --> 01:21:09,030 What could be worse? 1131 01:21:09,600 --> 01:21:11,556 There's no one else. 1132 01:21:12,120 --> 01:21:13,872 It's a vow. 1133 01:21:14,080 --> 01:21:17,311 A decision she made during the kidnapping. 1134 01:21:18,160 --> 01:21:21,755 - She's religious? - No... not excessively. 1135 01:21:23,520 --> 01:21:26,353 She made this vow to herself 1136 01:21:26,560 --> 01:21:29,597 if she got out and saw her mother alive. 1137 01:21:31,880 --> 01:21:34,440 - She's leaving in a month. - Where? 1138 01:21:34,640 --> 01:21:36,312 To Africa. 1139 01:21:36,760 --> 01:21:40,230 She's giving up university, marriage, children, everything. 1140 01:21:42,800 --> 01:21:45,553 - To do what? - To be useful. 1141 01:21:45,760 --> 01:21:49,116 That's what she said. She wants to be useful. 1142 01:21:49,880 --> 01:21:52,713 She's going with a humanitarian organization. 1143 01:21:54,280 --> 01:21:59,149 She applied two months ago and didn't tell me. 1144 01:21:59,360 --> 01:22:02,955 The whole time she knew she was leaving me! 1145 01:22:03,920 --> 01:22:05,876 What got into her? 1146 01:22:06,960 --> 01:22:09,679 It's just a phase... 1147 01:22:10,680 --> 01:22:12,636 She'll change her mind. 1148 01:22:12,840 --> 01:22:14,432 No, Inspector. 1149 01:22:15,400 --> 01:22:19,951 I know her too well. She's hard-headed. 1150 01:22:23,960 --> 01:22:25,951 What does all this mean? 1151 01:22:27,520 --> 01:22:30,478 They attacked Peruzzo from all sides. 1152 01:22:30,680 --> 01:22:34,593 TeleVigata broadcast a phone call from the kidnappers 1153 01:22:34,800 --> 01:22:37,598 saying he didn't pay the ransom 1154 01:22:37,800 --> 01:22:40,473 and that he'd tricked them. 1155 01:22:40,680 --> 01:22:43,672 But then they decided to free the girl anyway 1156 01:22:43,880 --> 01:22:45,836 so they wouldn't have a death on their conscience. 1157 01:22:46,040 --> 01:22:50,716 So Peruzzo tried to trick them, risking the girl's life? 1158 01:22:50,920 --> 01:22:54,549 I don't know, I think Attorney Luna's telling the truth. 1159 01:22:55,400 --> 01:22:58,278 - Attorney Luna? - Yes, he called last night. 1160 01:22:58,480 --> 01:23:02,951 After the news that the bag of paper was found. 1161 01:23:03,160 --> 01:23:07,438 Luna says Peruzzo left a bag containing 1162 01:23:08,080 --> 01:23:11,311 six billion liras in a well. 1163 01:23:11,880 --> 01:23:16,749 Peruzzo just has to prove he withdrew that money. 1164 01:23:16,960 --> 01:23:19,997 That's what I say, 1165 01:23:20,200 --> 01:23:22,794 but Luna says he didn't go to a bank 1166 01:23:23,000 --> 01:23:26,072 but can't say who lent him the money. 1167 01:23:26,280 --> 01:23:29,158 I can only imagine where that money came from! 1168 01:23:29,360 --> 01:23:32,113 So much for a guaranteed win in the elections. 1169 01:23:32,320 --> 01:23:36,871 I suspect Peruzzo isn't going to get a seat in Parliament, 1170 01:23:37,080 --> 01:23:39,275 he'll get one in a jail cell. 1171 01:23:39,480 --> 01:23:42,597 - Why? - An investigation will be started. 1172 01:23:42,800 --> 01:23:44,870 They're searching his offices. 1173 01:23:45,080 --> 01:23:48,436 It seems they've already found enough evidence 1174 01:23:48,640 --> 01:23:50,870 to send him to jail. 1175 01:23:51,840 --> 01:23:54,638 Good! Well done, Peruzzo! 1176 01:23:55,640 --> 01:23:58,632 Any information from the girl? 1177 01:23:58,840 --> 01:24:01,752 No, she's still upset about the kidnapping 1178 01:24:01,960 --> 01:24:03,916 and hasn't said much. 1179 01:24:04,120 --> 01:24:06,839 And she's always been a mama's girl. 1180 01:24:07,040 --> 01:24:09,156 I'll question her after the funeral. 1181 01:24:09,360 --> 01:24:11,191 By the way, Salvo... 1182 01:24:11,480 --> 01:24:15,109 I'd like you to be at the questioning. 1183 01:24:15,880 --> 01:24:19,350 But the chief says he doesn't want to take advantage 1184 01:24:19,560 --> 01:24:22,074 of your kindness anymore. 1185 01:24:22,520 --> 01:24:25,637 In laymen's terms, he wants me off his back. 1186 01:24:25,840 --> 01:24:28,195 - Guess so. - All right. 1187 01:24:28,400 --> 01:24:30,152 Bye, Montalbano. 1188 01:24:30,360 --> 01:24:32,954 - Thanks for everything. - Thank you. 1189 01:25:32,600 --> 01:25:34,830 Inspector! Hello. 1190 01:25:35,040 --> 01:25:36,632 Hello. 1191 01:25:37,080 --> 01:25:39,469 - Just one second. - Of course. 1192 01:25:41,120 --> 01:25:43,190 How's your husband? 1193 01:25:43,640 --> 01:25:45,790 How do you expect? 1194 01:25:46,160 --> 01:25:49,311 I gave him a shot of morphine so he'd sleep. 1195 01:25:54,040 --> 01:25:55,792 Here we are. 1196 01:25:56,200 --> 01:25:57,997 I'm ready. 1197 01:26:00,800 --> 01:26:04,429 - How about some coffee? - No, don't trouble yourself. 1198 01:26:04,640 --> 01:26:08,110 It's no trouble! Follow me. 1199 01:26:08,320 --> 01:26:11,039 You're hardly a cop to me. 1200 01:26:12,600 --> 01:26:14,397 Thank you. 1201 01:26:15,400 --> 01:26:18,517 - My colleagues questioned you? - Inspector! 1202 01:26:18,720 --> 01:26:21,678 I did what you said, but it was pointless. 1203 01:26:21,880 --> 01:26:25,429 I dressed normally, l changed, but it didn't matter. 1204 01:26:25,640 --> 01:26:27,995 They searched the whole house. 1205 01:26:28,200 --> 01:26:31,272 They let all the chickens out of the coop 1206 01:26:31,480 --> 01:26:34,153 and broke three baskets of eggs. 1207 01:26:34,360 --> 01:26:39,070 Then they went back inside and looked under my husband's bed. 1208 01:26:39,280 --> 01:26:42,670 I kept saying we had nothing to do 1209 01:26:42,920 --> 01:26:45,150 with Dr Mistretta's niece. 1210 01:26:45,360 --> 01:26:50,639 That doctor gave us the medicine for free! 1211 01:26:51,720 --> 01:26:55,474 Look, I'm here to ask you to think hard. 1212 01:26:55,680 --> 01:26:57,398 Anything for you. 1213 01:26:57,600 --> 01:27:02,116 You told me that one night after Susanna's kidnapping, 1214 01:27:02,320 --> 01:27:06,233 you heard a car outside and thought it was a customer, 1215 01:27:06,440 --> 01:27:10,399 but it just turned around and took off. 1216 01:27:10,600 --> 01:27:11,669 Yes. 1217 01:27:11,920 --> 01:27:15,708 - What did you do? - I turned on the light. 1218 01:27:15,920 --> 01:27:17,876 - Which one? - The one outside. 1219 01:27:18,080 --> 01:27:20,753 It lights up the whole area. 1220 01:27:21,120 --> 01:27:24,556 When my husband was healthy, we'd eat out here. 1221 01:27:25,560 --> 01:27:26,754 Then what? 1222 01:27:26,960 --> 01:27:29,952 I looked outside 1223 01:27:30,160 --> 01:27:34,039 but the car was leaving and I could barely see it. 1224 01:27:34,640 --> 01:27:38,838 - Do you know about cars? - Me? No way! 1225 01:27:39,920 --> 01:27:42,878 - But you saw it from behind. - Yes. 1226 01:27:43,520 --> 01:27:46,034 Do you remember the colour? 1227 01:27:46,600 --> 01:27:49,353 I don't know, I don't remember. 1228 01:27:49,680 --> 01:27:53,753 It could have been green, beige, white... 1229 01:27:54,560 --> 01:27:57,836 But I am sure it wasn't a dark colour. 1230 01:27:59,720 --> 01:28:01,915 Like Dr Mistretta's car? 1231 01:28:02,160 --> 01:28:04,594 That's true, but what does that matter? 1232 01:28:05,120 --> 01:28:09,432 It doesn't, I'm looking for a car like Dr Mistretta's. 1233 01:28:10,200 --> 01:28:12,714 Thanks for the coffee, Angela. 1234 01:28:12,920 --> 01:28:14,990 No problem, goodbye. 1235 01:28:15,600 --> 01:28:17,352 Inspector! 1236 01:28:17,560 --> 01:28:19,835 Don't you want a fresh egg? 1237 01:28:20,200 --> 01:28:21,713 I'd love one. 1238 01:28:23,600 --> 01:28:24,953 Thanks. 1239 01:28:31,720 --> 01:28:34,075 It's delicious, thank you. 1240 01:28:34,280 --> 01:28:36,316 Thank you, Inspector! 1241 01:33:24,600 --> 01:33:27,319 - Inspector... - Hello, Doctor. 1242 01:33:27,880 --> 01:33:29,996 What are you doing here? 1243 01:33:31,120 --> 01:33:33,076 I need to speak to you. 1244 01:33:33,800 --> 01:33:35,677 Have a seat. 1245 01:33:35,880 --> 01:33:38,075 Where are Susanna and your brother? 1246 01:33:38,560 --> 01:33:41,518 In the room, with the body. 1247 01:33:43,400 --> 01:33:45,231 What is it? 1248 01:33:46,720 --> 01:33:49,280 First of all, l need to clarify something. 1249 01:33:50,080 --> 01:33:53,675 I'm not here officially, though I could be. 1250 01:33:58,240 --> 01:34:01,391 - I don't understand. - it depends on your answers. 1251 01:34:02,080 --> 01:34:04,310 Then ask me the questions. 1252 01:34:05,640 --> 01:34:09,394 You have a patient who lives just off the road to Gullotta. 1253 01:34:09,600 --> 01:34:12,797 - The tractor accident patient. - Yes. 1254 01:34:13,520 --> 01:34:15,158 Okay. 1255 01:34:15,720 --> 01:34:18,075 Have you heard of the Good Shepherd Clinic? 1256 01:34:19,320 --> 01:34:23,836 Ls that the question? l go there often. 1257 01:34:24,240 --> 01:34:26,800 Do you want a list of my patients? 1258 01:34:27,000 --> 01:34:28,149 No. 1259 01:34:28,360 --> 01:34:31,955 I just want you to know that Susanna's helmet was on the path 1260 01:34:32,160 --> 01:34:34,390 leading to that patient's house 1261 01:34:34,640 --> 01:34:38,394 while her bag was found near the gate 1262 01:34:38,600 --> 01:34:40,875 of the Good Shepherd Clinic. 1263 01:34:41,080 --> 01:34:42,718 Right. 1264 01:34:43,960 --> 01:34:46,030 How did you know that? 1265 01:34:47,160 --> 01:34:50,357 The papers, television... l don't remember. 1266 01:34:51,240 --> 01:34:55,392 No, the papers and the TV never mentioned it. 1267 01:34:56,240 --> 01:35:01,314 Now I remember, you told me during one of our talks. 1268 01:35:03,080 --> 01:35:04,433 No, Doctor. 1269 01:35:04,640 --> 01:35:08,792 I told you they were found, but not where. 1270 01:35:09,000 --> 01:35:11,958 Do you know why? You never asked. 1271 01:35:16,280 --> 01:35:19,829 Look, there could be plenty of explanations 1272 01:35:20,040 --> 01:35:22,554 why I never asked. 1273 01:35:23,120 --> 01:35:26,351 Do you realize what state of mind I was in? 1274 01:35:27,440 --> 01:35:30,273 You're trying to reconstruct who knows what 1275 01:35:30,480 --> 01:35:33,358 on the thread of a spider web. 1276 01:35:36,480 --> 01:35:38,436 The thread of a spider web... 1277 01:35:38,960 --> 01:35:41,918 You don't know how appropriate that metaphor is. 1278 01:35:42,120 --> 01:35:45,669 Actually, at first my logic was based on something... 1279 01:35:45,880 --> 01:35:47,871 something more fragile than a spider web. 1280 01:35:48,080 --> 01:35:50,230 You niece's behaviour. 1281 01:35:50,440 --> 01:35:53,989 Something Francesco told me, her ex-boyfriend. 1282 01:35:54,200 --> 01:35:57,272 By the way, did you know she broke up with him? 1283 01:35:57,760 --> 01:35:59,955 Yes, she told me. 1284 01:36:01,080 --> 01:36:04,834 It is a very delicate matter that I'm reluctant to discuss. 1285 01:36:05,600 --> 01:36:08,990 Francesco and Susanna, despite being together, 1286 01:36:09,520 --> 01:36:11,636 had no sexual relationship. 1287 01:36:11,840 --> 01:36:15,594 What does this have to do with the investigation? 1288 01:36:15,800 --> 01:36:19,952 It does because Francesco told me the day of the kidnapping, 1289 01:36:20,160 --> 01:36:24,517 Susanna asked to meet up and they made love for the first time. 1290 01:36:25,800 --> 01:36:29,270 I honestly cannot see what her sexual behaviour 1291 01:36:29,480 --> 01:36:31,994 has to do with all this. 1292 01:36:35,200 --> 01:36:37,953 Let me ask again... what does this matter? 1293 01:36:38,560 --> 01:36:40,278 It does... 1294 01:36:40,480 --> 01:36:43,950 because Francesco told me that Susanna might have had 1295 01:36:44,160 --> 01:36:46,549 a sort of premonition. 1296 01:36:47,320 --> 01:36:51,313 I don't believe in premonitions, it was something else. 1297 01:36:52,960 --> 01:36:55,394 What do you think it was? 1298 01:36:56,640 --> 01:36:58,312 A sort of farewell. 1299 01:38:26,840 --> 01:38:30,674 She applied to go to Africa two months earlier. 1300 01:38:31,200 --> 01:38:32,997 Two months... 1301 01:38:43,360 --> 01:38:46,796 Probably ever since the other idea came to mind. 1302 01:38:48,600 --> 01:38:51,876 What other idea? You're going too far! 1303 01:38:52,080 --> 01:38:54,150 Doctor, I'm warning you... 1304 01:38:54,360 --> 01:38:57,397 you're choosing the wrong questions and the wrong answers. 1305 01:38:57,800 --> 01:39:00,758 I'm here to lay my cards on the table, 1306 01:39:01,560 --> 01:39:03,869 to tell you my suspicions. 1307 01:39:04,080 --> 01:39:05,672 Actually... 1308 01:39:06,640 --> 01:39:08,278 my hopes. 1309 01:39:10,040 --> 01:39:12,838 - Did you say hopes? - Yes. 1310 01:39:14,040 --> 01:39:16,474 That an extreme capacity to hate... 1311 01:39:17,400 --> 01:39:20,790 can turn into an extreme capacity to love. 1312 01:39:23,280 --> 01:39:25,840 Susanna, that night... 1313 01:39:26,280 --> 01:39:29,033 you took a different route home. 1314 01:40:01,640 --> 01:40:05,792 But you forgot one detail in that meticulous performance. 1315 01:40:06,520 --> 01:40:08,590 - One detail? - Yes. 1316 01:40:08,880 --> 01:40:12,190 In the Polaroid picture, right under the tank, 1317 01:40:12,400 --> 01:40:14,356 there is a crack. 1318 01:40:14,560 --> 01:40:17,518 I zoomed in on that detail and it's not a crack. 1319 01:40:17,920 --> 01:40:19,911 It isn't? 1320 01:40:20,960 --> 01:40:22,313 What is it? 1321 01:40:22,560 --> 01:40:26,997 It's a wort thermometer. it's covered with spider webs. 1322 01:40:27,240 --> 01:40:30,118 You didn't notice it, but it's there. 1323 01:40:30,440 --> 01:40:32,715 And it's irrefutable evidence. 1324 01:40:33,120 --> 01:40:37,511 I just have to request a warrant to search your villa. 1325 01:40:39,240 --> 01:40:42,198 That would really advance your career! 1326 01:40:44,800 --> 01:40:48,634 Once more you're wrong and you're pissing me off. 1327 01:40:50,000 --> 01:40:54,152 I'm not doing this for you, me or my career. 1328 01:40:54,360 --> 01:40:56,271 For me? 1329 01:41:00,000 --> 01:41:03,037 The nurse said you wanted to see mother. 1330 01:41:04,760 --> 01:41:06,910 I wanted to understand 1331 01:41:07,480 --> 01:41:10,836 why for me the idea of getting revenge on your uncle started in there, 1332 01:41:11,360 --> 01:41:15,592 on one of those terrible nights spent watching over your mother. 1333 01:41:16,600 --> 01:41:19,956 Your plan was developed in there night after night 1334 01:41:21,800 --> 01:41:24,155 and then you asked your uncle for help. 1335 01:41:24,840 --> 01:41:27,308 - Why... - Say it. 1336 01:41:28,680 --> 01:41:33,231 Because Susanna realized I've always loved Giulia. 1337 01:41:35,680 --> 01:41:38,353 A hopeless love... 1338 01:41:38,960 --> 01:41:41,918 that prevented me from living my own life. 1339 01:41:44,880 --> 01:41:47,235 And so you were overjoyed to take part 1340 01:41:47,440 --> 01:41:50,000 in the plan to destroy Peruzzo's image. 1341 01:41:52,080 --> 01:41:56,437 The final blow was using paper instead of money. 1342 01:41:58,040 --> 01:42:02,591 I'm leaving now, but I can't allow you to keep that 6 billion. 1343 01:42:03,840 --> 01:42:05,193 Us? 1344 01:42:08,280 --> 01:42:10,430 The money's no longer here. 1345 01:42:10,640 --> 01:42:15,634 We didn't even take the money mother lent and never got back. 1346 01:42:16,600 --> 01:42:19,956 The money was divided and transferred abroad. 1347 01:42:21,240 --> 01:42:25,597 It's on its way to about 50 humanitarian organizations. 1348 01:42:26,240 --> 01:42:28,834 I can show you the list. 1349 01:42:31,320 --> 01:42:34,073 It's not necessary. 1350 01:42:37,480 --> 01:42:39,436 I'm going now. 1351 01:42:39,640 --> 01:42:41,312 Inspector! 1352 01:42:45,600 --> 01:42:48,034 Are you coming to the funeral tomorrow? 1353 01:42:48,240 --> 01:42:50,754 - I'd like you to. - No. 1354 01:42:50,840 --> 01:42:53,149 I just hope that you, Susanna... 1355 01:42:54,640 --> 01:42:56,790 don't betray my hope.