Come on, we're oh'.
- I can't, I can't do it. - Yes, you can. Come on.
How long did you stay up working again?
Till 2 or 3 o'clock, I don't know.
- Don't you think that's a bit over the top? - I'll get some sleep now.
Your alarm has gone off, it's a quarter to seven.
Did you manage to get some sleep?
- Have you seen my blue shirt? - No, I haven't seen your blue shirt.
- Hey, I was only asking. - And I was only answering.
7 o'clock. Good morning. The News with Peter Decroubele...
Walter, sit down, you'll splash everywhere.
- I don't feel so good. - I wonder why that is.
- Maybe I'll stay home today. - Why?
Because I'm not well.
You're just overtired or you've got a cold.
Make sure you rug up when you leave
and go to bed earlier tonight.
THE DAY
- Daddy. - Hi, pal.
- Did you sleep well? - No.
What do you mean, no?
I've made you two chocolate spread sandwiches. Is that okay?
- Hello, sweetheart. - Hello. How come you're so late?
An alarm went off again.
I had to write the report, all the details, you know how it is.
- Isn't Noor awake yet? - She's in the bathroom.
It's only been about two hours.
- Noor. - Yeah!
- Bitch. - Hey!
This one? Here, your backpack, sweetie.
Is it okay like this?
Let me.
What do you achieve by me tying your tie every day?
Do I always have an ulterior motive?
Yeah.
Hey!
- Can you go? - Yeah.
Don't hurt the little man with that sandpaper on your face.
Hey, Robbe. Did Mummy wake you up with her nagging?
- Don't forget this, eh? - What?
It was in your bedside table.
When were you going to tell me?
Were you going to tell me?
Damn, Inge!
- Hi. - Hi, Michael. He's not ready yet.
- That's all right. - Where's Inge?
Still in the car, she isn't feeling well.
- Oh dear. Come in, it's cold. - Okay.
And how are you?
Do you know where it is?
How should I know where your charger is? Hold on...
Can you take him?
I'll be right there.
- There. - Like this?
- Careful. - Sure.
I'll look in the drawer.
- Good morning. - Good morning.
- Where did you sleep last night? - Does it matter?
You know we don't want you sleeping in his bed.
No, no, no.
Once, okay, twice, if need be, but three times...
And always with the same guy. It's no longer a coincidence. Eh?
Yeah. Call me back.
- Whats the matter? - Yusef Hawal. A security guy.
The warehouse alarm went oh' three times in one month,
each time during that Moroccan's shift.
- Iraqi. - What?
He's Iraqi. I talked to him at Open Day.
Chinese, Iraqi, Moroccan, tomato, potato...
One thing's certain, it was his last day on the job.
Talking of jobs, are you working today or staying home again all day?
Don't worry, I'm off soon to an appointment.
By the way, where did you sleep last night?
- I asked where you slept last night. - What is the problem?
- He was also my brother. - Yes, but you live in our house.
Constantly moving in and out when you feel like it is one thing.
But if you sleep here, sleep in your own room.
Not in Nils' room.
Go ahead, turn his room into a museum.
Charge admission, too.
I know it's itchy but it's cold outside.
- Oh. Here. There you are. - What's that?
- What do you think? - Not sandwiches.
You were giving me lunch money for chips.
It's true. Sorry, I forgot to tell you.
Watch out. Can I have 5 euros, Dad?
Noor, Kathleen made you sandwiches especially.
- You promised. - Maybe so but...
Another time. Next week, okay?
Stupid cow.
Kathleen... Noor is a teenager, eh?
- Yeah. Is that all it is? - No, but...
She's been through more than most girls her age.
I get that, but...
does it give her the right to go against everything I say and do?
Eh?
Well, then. it's always the same. You say nothing, I know nothing.
And it'll be the same tomorrow.
Thanks, Inge.
- How is she? - Not so good.
- Does she know when she'll be back? - Not for a while, I think.
Walter.
Not a word. Press that button. You, hands on your head.
Do it. Press the fucking button.
- Press it, I said. - Open the door.
- Why are you throwing them out? - Do you want them?
- I already have some. - Hello, Noor.
- What's your brother up to? - I've no idea.
- Are you getting chips at lunchtime? - Yes, maybe. Why?
- I was going to come too. - Hasn't Mummy made sandwiches?
She's not my mother. And not today, I can get out some money.
Noor, I've got them.
Okay, forget it. Go ahead and eat out of the bin.
Idiot.
Hello?
We're still closed.
I'm meeting with Michaél Van Hamme.
But maybe I'm early.
Noor, can I keep them for afternoon tea? You can have my biscuit.
Stuff your biscuit.
- Noor? - Leave me alone for a moment!
But there's someone here.
Basil, run!
- Is that it'? - Ah, yes.
Move those boxes.
Come on.
There's a delay mechanism.
It will only open in 30 minutes.
I know.
It's not real. It's just a game.
Look. All these people are playing too.
On your knees against the wall.
Come here a minute.
- What about that kid? - What do you mean?
- He'll never cope. - He will.
We just carry on. Stop moaning.
- Come on. - No.
No!
No.
Hi, this is Noor. After the beep.
Hi, Noor, it's Kathleen. Sorry about this morning.
You're right. If Dad said you could get chips, that's fine.
I'm going to the bank and I'll leave the money at the school office, okay?
Bye.
Stay calm.
Sit.
I moved the van. It's out of sight.
Okay. I'll check if anyone else is there.
- Hello? - Who am I speaking to?
Inspector D'Hooghe, local police.
- Can you hear me clearly? - Yes, loan hear you.
I'm calling to say I've shut myself in the bank,
together with some other people.
That ticking safe is driving me crazy.
- What's in there? - I don't know.
It hasn't been used for ages.
What are you going to do?
I wouldn't if I were you.
Come a bit closer.
You two will do something for me. You're each other's life insurance.
If one of you doesn't do what we say,
the timers on the bombs around your neck will start.
It is in your own interest to cooperate.
Understand?
Okay.
Try the safe and see if it is open yet.
No. it's still locked.
Shit.
Okay, go to the first sports bag.
There's a piece of paper with instructions.
- Well? - Sorry, sorry. I didn't mean to...
You have one more chance to give me the code. And it's your last.
I... I haven't got it.
- What? - I swear. I don't.
Don't bullshit me.
I have the key to the bank and the files.
Someone else has the safes code.
Mind the vehicles!
Keep moving, keep moving.
I only spoke to one person.
- Hey, no one is allowed through. - My wife is there, at the bank.
- No, I'm sorry. - My children are inside!
Yusef!
Kathleen? Where are they? Where are Basil and Noor?
They still haven't arrived at school. I called.
Damn!
Sorry.
Sorry, Yusef.
- Darling. - Sorry.
MICHAEUL'S MUM
Powering off
- Where can I find Inspector D'Hooghe? - He's over there, on the phone.
Who else is in there?
We don't know. They can tell you more inside.
Vos, from the negotiators. We spoke on the phone. That mobile...
- We wondered about the residents... - I don't know.
- Marc? - Yeah.
- One of the relatives. - Madam.
- Do you know any more? - No, sorry.
You can wait inside. Someone will be with you shortly.
- Go with her, Gilles. - Sure.
- Marco to Ivo. - Ivo here.
We've gained access to an apartment balcony
but the residents are still here.
They're elderly, the man couldn't be evacuated.
Do we stay here or change position?
Can you move to a different floor?
Yes, but then we have trees in the way.
Stay there, then.
But ask those people to stay away from the front, okay?
- Understood, lvo. Over and out. - Henriette?
- How much longer is he on the machine? - At least an hour or two...
- Henriette? - Just a moment.
You poor thing. Are you in that much pain?
- Henriette, who was that? - Henriette was your sister.
I'm Leonie, your wife.
- How are things there? - We've just got it going.
Get started.
The sooner it's open, the sooner you're done.
Right.
- What's your name? - Noor.
Noor.
I'm Serge.
- What's your brother's name? - Basil.
- How old is he? - Six.
Hey!
- I have something to say. - Yeah? Why...
Hold on...
I didn't choose this and that girl certainly didn't.
Her name is Noor.
Her little brother is Basil. He is six.
She's worried about her brother.
I can understand that.
Totally.
I hope you do, too?
Hello, Basil Hawal speaking. Who's this?
Basil? it's Noor.
Noor, is this going to last much longer? I'm hungry and I need a wee.
Hold on a bit longer, Basil. Just a bit longer. Everything okay?
Yes.
- Are you enjoying the game? - No.
- Noor? Can lea! my sandwiches now? - Of course you can.
- Have you got your c/z/jos yet? - No, no. Not yet, Basil.
Basil, can you call 112?
You know 1 and 2? 1 is at the top left, press it twice.
And 2 next to it once. Then the green button. Call 112.
Come on, that'll do.
Life in and around the square is at a complete standstill.
As you can see, many onlookers are turning up
as well as friends and relatives of possible victims inside the bank.
Friends and relatives are being assisted by police or Victim Support.
I can tell you that the hostages were taken between 8 and 8.30...
- Did they say anything else? - People are being held hostage...
inside the bank near the counter
there were signs of violence or a fight.
We're told that apparently the police have been in phone contact...
But they don't know any details yet...
This suggests that the situation is worrying to say the least...
Those poor people, imagine that.
No news about possible victims in the bank.
Friends and relatives must wait
and hope for a peaceful outcome for this situation.
If we hadn't had that fight this morning...
- Don't say that, Kathleen. - But it's true.
They would never have gone to that bank if not for me.
- It's my fault. - It's no one's fault.
They were in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Those children are no use to you. They'll just cause you trouble.
You've got enough other people. So let Noor and Basil go, we can talk.
What about the money? Why is it taking so long?
I passed your request on to my boss. So if you let those children...
Stop whining about the children!
I don't care about those children! Are you trying to make me angry?
No, I'm not. I just hope you will use your common sense.
Use yours and make sure that money is here on time.
SPECIAL UNITS ON THE SCENE
What do you reckon?
If they storm the place, we're fucked.
Would they risk that?
Are we going to risk it?
Maybe it's time to give them a sign.
Yeah.
- Door. - Right.
Hello.
Okay, Bram. Tell your boss he can have his sign of goodwill.
Hello, Basil Hawal speaking.
- Bas/Y, ifs Noor. Can you hear me? - Yes, Noor, I can.
Basil, there should be a big plant next to you. Is there?
- Y es. - Pull the plant over.
A little key is hidden in the pot.
Yes, I've got it.
It's for his handcuffs.
It's for your handcuffs, Basil.
Marco to Ivo, we're ready. Over.
Sir, you shouldn't be here.
Maybe it's best if you wait outside.
There should be a grey oufioh next to the door.
- Can you see it? A grey button. - I'm still in the corridor.
Okay. Then go through the door at the back first.
Let's hope that what should be in there is in there.
No one has told us anything. The whole time. We just sit and wait.
- Tell me what's going on. - Please stay calm.
Have you got children? Have you got children?
Hold on, Noor, I'll try again.
Okay, Thibault, but don't cross the street. I repeat do not cross the street.
Oscar 4 to lvo. Negative. Still no visual.
Come on.
- Yusef! - Come on. Stay here.
Don't cross the street! Don't cross the street!
Don't cross the street.
- Basil. - Daddy.
Basil. Come here, come on. Come on, Basil.
Come on.
Basil.
- Gustav. - Marco. Marco.
What have you done?
- Hold on, Gustav. - Sir? I'm not going to hurt you, okay?
Look at me.
I'd like you to put that gun down slowly and listen to me.
What are you doing here?
I'm from the police, sir. We're not here for you.
Why didn't you tell me before?
Marco? Marco?
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