The Bricklayer (Murarz)

I'm alone, just as we agreed.

Of course you are.

You're very ambitious...

and you know this story is gold.

Did you bring it?

You're no fan of US intelligence.

You're a little short on the details.

It's a good thing we met.

-How did you... -Does it matter? They're real.

No, you can't have them.

Yes, you can take photos.

This type of scandal could destroy the US.

Yes.

Many will die.

But you called me.

You want this story out there.

I do.

But unfortunately for you...

I want to be the one to do the telling.

Is the CIA murdering journalists?

German journalist Greta Becker was found dead in a Greek hotel.

Sparking protests across Europe.

The third such murder in a month.

Miss Becker was an outspoken critic of US intelligence activities abroad.

Greek Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs...

Kostas Leontaris, pulled no punches when asked about the incident.

For decades, the United States has shown zero regard

for the sovereignty of other nations.

But the days of the CIA treating Europe like the Wild West are over.

Hey.

It's nice of you to show up.

I like to work at night.

Because you have no life?

Because it's easier to focus.

What have you got for me?

Jack and shit.

The hotel Greta Becker was staying at has no CCTV

so I've scanned the streets around and the train station opposite.

Nothing.

I did see a nun traveling with a full drum kit.

That was a new one.

Hey, I said I already checked those.

I know. But I might see something you didn't.

Holy shit.

Sir, I've been trying to reach you.

Check your email.

I'm in the middle of breakfast.

This is urgent.

What am I looking at?

Security footage.

Thessaloniki train station, two days ago.

Our guys already combed this.

Why are you wasting my time?

Because they missed this.

Victor Radek.

Have you told Thessaloniki?

I haven't told anyone.

What do you know about him?

Most of his files were redacted.

Civilian born in Greece but grew up all over.

Died eighteen months ago.

But they never did find his body.

He was a covert CIA operative

working as an intermediary between the Russian and Greek Mafias.

Who ran him for us over there?

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Yeah, we're on it.

We're on it.

Yeah, well, if we had more guys, it would help.

Yeah, I...

Yeah, hold on a sec.

Can I help you?

Steve Vail.

So?

I'm the bricklayer.

He'll have the number five with

provolone and some of that fancy aioli.

But hold the peppers. It aggravates his indigestion.

What do you want?

Can't an old friend stop by to say hello?

Is that what we are?

Friends, enemies.

In our business, there's no distinction.

Someone's trying to blackmail the CIA.

They're sending messages with bodies attached.

All journalists who have made careers going after U.S

intelligence abroad.

They're trying to make it look like the CIA is doing the killing.

Whoever's doing the blackmailing possesses classified information

that could bring down our entire global network.

We think it's Victor Radek.

Radek's one of the most dangerous men I've ever known

but he never killed innocents.

I watched him die.

None of this tracks.

Recognize this pretty face?

Boris Popov.

Russian smuggler, bad breath.

Two years ago, Popov died in a boating accident

outside of the port of Thessaloniki.

Accident.

Right.

Popov was a hit

performed by Radek

commissioned by the CIA.

This photo of Popov was found at the scene of Greta Becker's murder.

You know what this means, don't you?

It means Radek is back...

And he's got secrets to tell.

This is no longer just a cursory fact-finding.

We need to bring him in.

That's why I want you to go to Greece with her.

What?

Sir-

You're joking.

You know his habits, contacts, networks.

I can brief someone else.

Someone with more experience.

We don't know who's compromised.

Right now, only the three of us know that Radek is alive.

It stays that way.

Look I'm persona non grata with the agency

I can't even enter Greece legally.

This isn't sanctioned, Vail.

We're doing it off the books.

You'll be working around the Greeks and Interpol as well as our own people.

Sir, I really think that you should reconsider

sending someone a little bit more credentialed.

I agree.

She wouldn't last 24 hours on the ground.

I was talking about you.

Enough.

This is your fuck up Vail

and you need to fix it.

Before he starts coming for you.

Unless, of course, you want to do it for your country.

I'm done with my country.

Fix your own fucking mess.

Uncle Vail!

Careful, Sylvie!

This is called a trowel.

This is a bricklayer's most important tool.

She's a natural.

Wait, wait, let's take a photo.

Alright.

What?

Who do you work for?

Radek sends his regards!

Surprised you changed your mind.

Cut yourself shaving?

Had a visit from some old friends.

Oh, you brought your tools.

Can you at least pretend to take this seriously?

I never do a job without my tools.

That makes zero sense.

We're going on a manhunt, not building a chimney.

If you understood everything I said

you'd be me.

Miles Davis.

Greatest jazz musician of all time.

I don't listen to music.

You're joking.

It's a big assignment for you.

First time in the field.

No supervisors.

I'm the supervisor.

Listen.

I'm here to find Radek. I'll give you reports every day.

Just give me space to do my thing.

Everything goes right, you just might end promoted.

It's really funny.

I'll likely get blacklisted working with you.

Why are you here?

Because I believe in what we're doing.

Of course you do.

Everybody wants to be a spy.

Until they realize the cost.

Lost years.

No time for friends, family, relationships

pets.

Not an issue for me.

All right.

Let's go over the operations briefing on our way over.

Looks like we're landing at 04...

Time to wake up.

Still Miles Davis.

We're landing.

You drive.

Take the next exit.

The GPS says to stay on this road.

Yeah, well I gotta take a

a gentlemen's break.

Pull inside.

-What? -Before they shoot us.

Where the fuck are you taking us?

How do you like my pop-up?

Good to see you kid!

You too, old man.

What is going on here?

You're looking good.