- And then? - Did I ...
Mr. Pohl, what happened next?
She said that she no longer feels like...
That she does not care.
Then she laughed so idiotically that I slapped her.
Then she fell and hit her head on the tiles.
How many times did you strike her?
Once.
I'm not sure, maybe twice.
Your girlfriend had a skull fracture,...
...lacerations on the forehead and lip, hematomas on her stomach and thighs.
And you just hit her once?
How did you strike her? Just the slap?
Maybe punches, kicks?
No way, just with my flat hand, the usual.
And then?
Then I picked her up.
And put her on the sofa.
She looked quite normal.
What do you mean by "normal"?
She was ... like when she sleeps. I did not want to wake her up.
You beat her unconscious and thought she was sleeping?
Then I went to bed.
The emergency call was made at 10.21 in the morning.
Nine hours after you knocked her unconscious.
Do you realize she would have survived if you had sought help immediately.
Yes I do!
- And I did! - But too late.
I did call for help! I did not want to wake her up!
I thought she was sleeping!
Okay, a short break. We'll continue later.
- What happens now? - Come this way, please.
Please, come.
- What's happening? - Please come with me.
Okay, and when was that exactly?
Good, we'll come then. We'll get back to you later.
Thanks for calling.
- Hey. - That was Pohl's neighbor.
He woke up between 1 and 2 o'clock...
...because Pohl had the music so loud...
...that you could hear it through the entire house.
Well, that's the way it is.
Some turn up the music to serenade the birds.
Others to beat their friend to death.
You always ramble on about nothing in particular.
Really? Don't you turn up the music for the birds?
I just want to let you know that I'm off to a doctor's appointment.
Kirsten will sit in for me.
- Okay, fine. - Until tomorrow.
Please rise.
In the name of the people the following judgment is given:
The defendant, Thilo Menken, is acquitted.
- Thank you. - Well won.
The state will cover costs.
The judgment is reasoned as follows:
After reviewing the evidence, the defendant was acquitted.
The investigation has not proved beyond a reasonable doubt...
...that the defendant has committed the act.
According to the verdict, the judge remains suspicious.
- An acquittal second class? - No comment.
Have you sold the story to "Blitz Berlin"?
Some say that today you caused a loss of faith...
...in our legal system. What do you say to that?
What have you done with my girl?
- You pig, where is she? - Let him go!
Come, come, come.
What did you do to her?
They released him.
Bamm!
Yes, have a try.
Yes.
Hello?
Hey, Freya.
- Yes, well, we are baking here. - You stupid egg.
What are you making?
- "Apple Crumble." - Sounds good.
I just want to know what Tabea wants for her birthday.
Tabea, Aunt Freya, is asking what you want for your birthday.
- I'll do it. - "Hello my sweetie."
"The riding boots that are in the shop at dad's restaurant. "
The, uh ... I wanted to get her those.
Maybe you could get a riding helmet or something?
- What are you guys doing? - We're baking.
Freya, I have to hang up. See you tomorrow, bye.
Jo, have you seen my necklace?
Um ...
The one with the little jade Buddha, that you gave me.
Nah, sparrow, but ... Do you know when you last wore it?
Yesterday.
I had it in the bathroom and put it in the jewelry box.
- And now it's not there anymore. - Uh-huh.
Elisabetta probably has it.
Go wash your hands.
Jasmine.
- Hey. - It's my lucky charm.
The casting is the day after tomorrow.
This is a bad omen, Jo.
Uh-uh, there are no bad omens.
It'll show up.
You have to get up, Mom.
It's time.
The verdict sucks. A slap in the face, nothing more.
Could be, but legally it is not objectionable.
Menken confessed. At our interrogation.
And there was sexual abuse too
He was bawling, snot running down is face. You were there.
And then he recanted everything.
Supposedly we pressured him into it. Utter bullssit!
I didn't mean that, Yanik.
I'm just pointing out that he has recanted...
...which he is allowed to do, no matter what we think of it.
I've done this shit job for 40 years.
I know if someone is guilty or not. I'm not an idiot.
We had no evidence.
We never found Sandra's body.
He's tired, tired of it all.
Nobody can blame him for that.
And? How did things go at the doctor? All good?
All good.
What do you think about this Pohl case?
No drugs, hardly any alcohol. He should have noticed...
...that his girlfriend was injured.
The only question left is why he didn't call Emergency.
Freya.
You were at the interrogations with Menken.
- Do you think he is guilty? - Yes.
It's time for me to stop.
I'm getting bitter.
- Did you call him? - No.
- Good evening, Mrs. Becker. - Good evening.
I'll tell your brother that you are here.
Gazpacho and then the sea bass. Maybe some spinach too?
- If you think so. - OK.
- Hi. - What's this?
The riding boots that Tabea wanted.
Jo, you know that I do not like that.
I can take care of Tabea Give yourself something.
Can't you still give them to her? Two gifts are better than one.
Don't always be so strict, Freya.
Thank you.
We'll have the Gazpacho and then the sea bass.
- With pleasure. - Thank you.
Are you doing okay? You look tired.
They have acquitted Menken.
But you've already read about it.
Yes I have.
It gets harder and harder to put up with this kind of thing.
You should give up the job. It does you no good.
No matter.
How are things at home? What is Jasmine up to?
Jasmine has a casting tomorrow. She is blowing in the wind.
And Tabea?
Tabea is Tabea, you know her: As indestructible as ever.
Not consumed by the vagaries like her mom. Se is like her dad all the way.
- A little someting from the kitchen. -Thank you very much.
- Bon Appetit. -Thank you.
Hmm.
I have to go now, alas. See you on Saturday, yes?
- Indeed. - OK. Enojy your meal.
- See you. - Ciao.
"We gave her sparkling wine. She was excited. "
"Then we went with her into the back room. "
"Who is we?"
"Rudi Dörner, Ingo Lachner and Moni. "
"The landlady, Monika Schupp?"
- "Yes." - "Continue."
"We told Sandra she should lie down...
...and we would play a game that no matter what happens, keep your eyes closed. "
"And then?"
"I got her pantyhose off and hiked her skirt up. "
"Moni held her."
"Ingo was the first. It went fast anyway. "
"You have never told me what happened back then. "
She quietly repeats....
No, now you let me talk.
You never told me what really happened then.
You just kept it botled up, all these years.
You just kept it bottled up, all those years...
...as if nothing had ever happened.
We celebrated Christmas together, our birthdays.
We went on vacation.
We worked, went to bed together...
...and always, you remained polite and friendly.
But you were never really there.
I was always there, you just did not notice me.
- That was my pracise script. - Uh-huh.
I know, I know.
Hey, left or right?
Um.
Right.
Left.
Oh, Jo! Where did you find her?
Uh, in the car under the passenger seat.
I am so happy.
Thank you.
I love you.
Anne, this is Freya.
I'm sorry, I can't come in.
Sadly, it's not possible. My migraine is back.
I've already called Kirsten, she will be there at nine.
I'll get back to you.
See you later.
Hi. Two euros, please.
Thank you very much.
Hey you.
Otto!
Yes, Otto! Give it to me!
Come on, give it! Otto! Otto, out!
Can't you see that you've upset the dog?
Are you hard of hearing, Grandma? Get away from here!
What a stupid cow. Come on, Otto, come on.
Aw! It's not fair!
Whoa, Tabea, what isn't fair?
This is my birthday.
I know, mouse, but it is not so bad.
Sometimes you lose, even on your birthday.
- It's not that bad, is it? - Come on, you can have my chair.
Thank you, Amelie, thank you.
Okay? Go on then. Ready to start again?
Yes!
Hello.
- Hello. - Did you see that?
Tabea is a spoiled brat.
- Who does she get that from? - You're out, oh yes!
You can put gifts on the table.
There are drinks over there. Will you bring me a beer?
- Yes. - Thank you. Go on.
May I offer you a glass of champagne?
Thank you very much. With pleasure.
Come over.
- Freya. - Hello.
- So nice that you came. - Yes, I'm glad to be here.
This is Freya, Jo's sister. She is Tabea's godmother.
Willy Scheer, a colleague of Jo's.
- Good day. - Pleased to meet you.
Your brother has already told me a lot about you.
Indeed?
There's not much to tell.
It didn't sound like it.
I'm on a mission to get a beer for Jo.
I'll come with you. See you later.
He wanted to flirt with you. Did you notice?
Nonsense.
- And you, how are you? - Great.
I went to a casting last week.
They want to see me again.
But for a different role, much better than the first one.
- Ah, how nice. - Yes!
The director said having a limp would give me a certain air.
- Oh, it will be fine. - Uh-huh.
- Hey, Jasmine. - Hey!
Excuse me, I have to go over for a moment.
Hey!
Thank you.
Freya, you remember Dani Richter?
- Yes of course. - Hello, how are you?
Good, thank you.
Let's just give mom a quick call? She'll definitely be waiting.
It's okay. See you soon.
I didn't know you were still in contact with this woman.
Dani?
She is back in Berlin so I invited her. Problem?
You should have told me.
Why?
Because it's awful to see her.
Why shoud it be? She had nothing to do with tit.
Everything comes back to me again.
It all comes back if I see her.
Freya, it's been eleven years now.
Eleven years.
At some point you have to move on. Can't you get that through your head?
Mom, yes, it's Jo. Exactly.
Freya is standing next to me.
She wants to talk to you.
Yes, I will stay right here.
Hello mama. How are you?
And what does Dr. Haller say?
But I thought you had someone to help you now.
Uh-huh.
I'll give you back to Jo. He has something else to tell you.
See you mama.
Mama.
Yes. Yes, as we have discussed.
You'll come here first.
May I bring you another glass of champagne?
That's very nice of you, but I have to drive.
But not right away, right?
Sorry, but I was just about to leave.
Oh, come on. Such a nice party.
I would really like for us to get to know one another.
I'm afraid that will not work.
I'm so sorry.
How are you?
I do not belong anymore.
"Hi, this is Marie. I'm not home.
But I'll be happy to hear your good news after the beep. "
Hello Marie.
This is your mother.
I just wanted to hear your voice again.
Did you know that your girlfriend was pregnant?
We talked to your sister.
She told us that you knew about it.
You knew she was pregnant...
...but not whether the child was yours.
You'd beaten her before, four weeks ago.
You kicked her in the stomach.
And said, according to her sister, "This brat is going away". Is that true?
Is that what happened?
I could not stand it anymore.
Mr. Pohl, do you want to confess?
Good.
A short break.
Quiet, Otto. Otto!
Otto!
Alright?
Oh, sweetheart!
Leave me alone.I do not want this any more. It's over.
- Are you crazy? - Come on, let's have a beer.
Do not get involved!
Hey, if you leave now ... I'll make you pay!
I swear that to you!
If I was you I wouldn't say that again.
Klaus!
He lets you go up! You stupid cunt!
So nice to see you again.
Yes, I think so too.
- Wine, the usual? - Uh-huh.
And how are you?
Quite well. And you? How is Sami doing?
Oh, he's fine.
Have a look.
That was a kid's birthday party with an appearance by a Dino.
All the other children cried, completely traumatized.
Only Sam looked at him and said, "Hello, Dino."
You have to come over again.
Yes, I do.
Is this seat free?
Yes, it looks like it.
A whiskey.
Well, I'm always happy when a real lady comes along...
...complete with a beautiful face and a nice outfit.
Well, Damir, what comes next? A declaration of love?
Sure, why not?
Menken was Sandra's stepfather.
She was mentally handicapped and he spent a lot of time with her.
She idolized him, Would have done anything for him.
And then one day he took her to his pub...
...and he and his friends raped her.
She was never seen again.
I sat in the interrogation room.
I smelled it, his sweat.
I saw his eyes. I know that he is guilty.
I told you, I don't do this anymore.
You taught me, Damir.
You taught me that sometimes different laws apply.
Yes, but that was about Marie.
It's always about Marie.
I'll contact you.
Oh, wow!
Wow.
Looks great.
The pictures are also on the website.
- Want a coffee? - Water, thanks.
You can use this restaurant and hotel.
But we also make suggestions, if you prefer that.
Exactly. 800 euros for four hours, plus 50 euros taxi.
Really nice.
If you do not like the lady, you only pay for the taxi.
Good, okay. Talk to you soon.
Asta, this is Jo.
An old friend and my business partner..
- ...and owner of the famous "Jozo". - Famous, eh?
- Jo, pleased to meet you. - Likewise.
Asta is a web designer and had the idea for the campaign.
Cool, looks great. Compliments.
Thank you. Seems to work too.
Come on, let me show you the website.
Dani Richter Escorts.
Rebecca, with pleasure. One moment.
So, if you click here ...
This is Paulina, our new girl.
Uh-huh. I think I just passed her.
- Was it her? - Yes, that's right, she was just here.
- Do you like her? - Reminds me of Marie.
Do you think so?
Perhaps I do not know. Maybe it was just the surroundings.
I wanted to say something.
I'm sorry that Freya was so rude
Oh, I'll survive.
I thought she was over it.
That will never happen, Jo, you know that.
We're collecting for Großkopf's farewell gift.
A wellness weekend in Heiligendamm.
Really? In Heiligendamm?
Mm, apparently that's been his dream for years.
He confessed it to Yanik when they were drinking
Speaking of booze, have you heard the latest about our future boss?
One time he was grilling the leader of the Devils...
...and he was not getting answers.
So Silowski pulled out a gun in the middle of the interrogation,...
...held it to his temple, and said,...
"If you lie once more, there'll be scrambled eggs. "
Scrambled eggs! Isn't that nuts?
You need to know that the weapon was unlocked and loaded.
Yes, and supposedly Silowski was totally drunk...
...wich is why they moved him from Frankfurt Oder.
I'm looking forward to this. It'll bring some life to the joint.
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Violence. "
Otto, what's wrong with you, buddy?
What's going on, Otto? Otto!
Otto!
Are you coming here!
You shouldn't just run away like that.
Do you understand? Did you understand that?
What is it?
Quiet now, Otto!
Morning, Freya.
- Good Morning. - Report from Potsdam.
They called yesterday.
An abandoned car was reported.
The driver's door was open,...
and in the back, a barking dog.
Traces of blood on and in the car, no trace of the driver.
Now guess who the car is registered to.
Thilo Menken.
You can't be serious.
You always meet twice.
So, I'm not good at talking.
For weeks, I've been counting the days...
until I could finally escape the nonsense here.
You can believe me.
Each day we listen to why someone is tormenting someone else,...
mistreating them stomping them to death, kidnap, murder.
Why do you let children starve to death?
The very children you yourself brought into the world.
A little girl is abused and then disappears...
...as if she had never existed.
And the others you've had to let go due to lack of evidence.
But now that I really am leaving...
...everything is coming back to me,...
...the reasons I love this fucking job:
The brutal chaos in the beginning, and then the first solid lead...
...guides us to something like a hunch, which then becomes more and more concrete.
Yes, and then finally, you add...
...the last missing piece of the puzzle...
...and for just one moment, there is order again.
And maybe something like...
...Like justice.
I salute you! I salute you!
And, and, you are the best!
And I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the time I spent with you.
- Thank you. - To you, boss!
- Thank you. - To justice!
Thank you.
That is bitter for him, right?
He has to turn over Menken's case to Silowski...
...after all this time we spent on it.
In three weeks he'll have forgotten all that.
He said he wants to buy a dog.
Speaking of dogs, another story about Silowski.
When he was in Frankfurt Oder, he tolerated what was basically vigilantism...
...because his colleagues were completel overwhelmed.
And of course he has made a lot of enemies.
And one night, in the middle of winter,
...he was badly beaten up, really bad.
And there he lay for a few hours. It was snowing.
There was nothing left of him just gone, white, covered over.
And here it comes.
Now it comes.
A man with a dog came by.
The dog actually peed on the snow heaped over Silowski.
And so he survived.
You already have a crush on him.
And you are already jealous of him.
Relax, Yanik.
Well, Freya?
Are you going to sneak out again?
I'm very bad at goodbyes.
I will miss you.
There is something I have wanted to say to you for a long time.
But it was never the right moment.
I know that you still hope that Marie will come back.
You have to forget that.
It was too long ago.
Let her go.
Why are you telling me this?
Because we will probably never see each other again.
Take care.
Yes, you too.
"Hi, this is Marie. I'm not home.
But I'll be happy to hear your good news after the beep. "
"Hello Marie, this is your mother. "
"I just wanted to hear your voice again. "
subtitle on behalf of ZDF, 2018 Turned into proper English by Lone Clone in Lotusland.