Get in the car!
What's up now?
I'll explain on the way.
This is Carol's first night home. Is it that urgent?
We've got a kidnapping - a Balfour baby. [He heads to the front passenger seat so Livingston can drive]
Does Murray know?
I've left instructions for him to be told.
Do you really think you ought to be doing this? Just stop and think. After the David Balfour case, do you think his brother's going to welcome you taking charge?
Oh, just get in the car.
You've got a bloody nerve coming here! Who's in charge of you?
Mike, give him a chance.
He's the guy who put David in Barlinnie.
Oh, so what? Christopher's life could be in danger for all your arguing now!
I'd listen to him, If I were you. What's your name, son?
Dougie Turnbull. I'm Mike's assistant.
Why didn't you phone us sooner?
Because the note says no police or they'll kill him, and I want my son back alive. So if you don't mind, just go. [Points to the door.]
[Picking up the ransom note] I'm afraid it's too late for that now. [He hands it to Livingstone.]
Have the kidnappers been in contact since?
No.
Your brother... Have you spoken to him?
He won't help me.
We're gonna have to talk to your wife, find out exactly what happened.
She's in no state to talk to anybody.
[Entering] I'm alright, Mike.
If it's, erm... If it's any consolation to you both, a baby can't inform on his kidnappers. It's... it's not in their interests to harm him.
What happens if they cannae pay the ransom?
Well, we hope the kidnapper accepts less.
[To Dougie] Who do you live with, son?
Just my mum.
Well, don't say anything to her. Don't say anything to anyone.
I won't.
Secrecy is crucial, okay?
Okay. I'm like an uncle to these kids, you know?
There. That's all working okay. [Grabs his coat.]
Okay. You'd better stay here tonight.
What?
Well, somebody's got to remain on duty! I'm sorry if it interferes with your domestic arrangements. You'll be relieved in the morning. [Taggart leaves. Livingstone frustratedly throws his coat onto the sofa.]
Lie down. Try and rest.
I can't!
...Had to be Taggart, eh?
Can you not try and have someone else put in charge?
Yeah, I'll try my best.
[Looking out of the window] Where is he, Mike? Where is he?
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