What time is it now?
-Darling, how late are we? -Oh my God...
Well, well...
The chief of the national homicide commission! What am I accused of?
Good to see you again, Christer.
-Good day, Helena. -Good day, Sebastian. - Good day, Gunnel.
What a shame, this wedding, huh? Think of me.
Where will I find as skilled a secretary as Anneli?
Come.
-Who is that? -Dina Richardson.
What? Last time I saw her, she had braids and pimples on her face.
-Mom... -I haven't said anything.
-She went to a home economics school. -Mom.
-Hello! Puck Ekstedt. -Helena Wijk. Christer's mother.
-I've heard a lot about you. -Good day, Helena.
-Did something happened? -We had a flat tire.
-Puck really means a flat tire. -What else?
A flat tire can mean so much in Christer's world.
They're newly engaged...
-Will this place do? -It's a perfect wedding venue.
The bride's mother and stepfather. Gretel and Egon.
Thank you for coming.
Unfortunately, my fiancée hasn't had the good taste of doing the same.
There will be no wedding.
-What could have happened? -When did you last see her?
-She left for the hairdresser at 12 yesterday. -We haven't seen her since then.
She was staying the night with her friend. The last night of freedom.
It's not very uncommon for the bride or groom not to show up.
You're suggesting that she changed her mind last minute? That's not like Anneli.
-Was she herself yesterday? -Yes. A bit nervous and subdued.
Where could she be?
-What a scandal! -What do you think happened?
I heard that Gretel forced her daughter to get married.
I saw Anneli running from Sebastian Pettersson's house yesterday.
Christer seems to be staying. Should we head home for now?
Great, here's Dina. She probably knows where Anneli is.
You're out of your mind. Yesterday you thought I was lying.
I ran into Anneli around three yesterday. She was having a look at the bridal bouquet.
It was Joakim's order.
-Joakim wants me to approve it. -Why?
What is it?
We used to of our weddings.
Yes. And now your dream has come true. You should be happy.
-Yeah. Wait here. -Why?
I promised to see the bouquet alone.
Well, I'll be- Well, I can't stand Fanny Falkman anyway.
-Yes? -Where is Anneli?
Anneli? She's not here.
-But she just went in here. -She hasn't been here at all.
-She lied, of course. -The question is why?
Maybe Fanny stocks carnivorous plants.
One could get the impression that doesn't bother you in the slightest.
You're Anneli's friend. You know where she is.
Well, someone knows, at least.
-Bad luck that my sister's kids got rubella. -I haven't had it so I don't dare stay there..
It is dangerous to catch as an adult.
Assar! Hi.
-Hi. It's kind of you to let us stay here. -Of course.
If Joakim Kruse hadn't rented out the top floor you could have stayed there.
He has bought an estate for himself and Anneli, under renovation.
-Do you know Anneli well? -She's my goddaughter.
I thought I knew her well. Here you go.
Your room is a little further down, Puck. I can show you.
-Imagine if she knew we were living together. -In the city of sin.
-The wedding dinner is still on, at least. -What?
People had already travelled far and catering been paid, so...
-Do you need help changing your shirt? -No... Why?
Yesterday, Anneli ran from Sebastian Pettersson's house, completely distraught.
-This is the second time I've heard that. -That's Skoga for you.
-Everyone knows everything here. -And then some.
Maybe she was upset about leaving her job with Sebastian Pettersson.
-Then why did she quit? -Well, she was getting married.
Can I have one?
Who is Dina Richardson talking to?
-Could it be Lars-Ove Larsson? -I see...
-Are they a couple? -No idea.
-You might as well ask. -Maybe I will.
-What are you thinking about? -What do you think?
-Anneli, of course. -Me too.
-I'm going home. -I'll come with you.
No.
-Well I can't sit here alone. -For fuck's sake! Do whatever you want.
Lars-Ove!
Come, sit with us.
-Dina Richardson. -Puck Ekstedt.
-Soon to be Bure. -I see. How nice.
In our teens, Anneli and I dreamt of marrying Christer and Eje.
-Really? We didn't even notice you. -Unbelievable.
Who was to have whom then?
-I was having Eje, of course. -Oh!
Well, there you go.
-Cheers. -Cheers.
It must be difficult to be Anneli's friend right now.
Yes. I'm so confused.
-Did she seem excited about the wedding? -Yes, I thought so.
-Is there another man? -I don't think so. She was secretive.
-Did she marry him for the money? -No, absolutely not.
Anneli doesn't care about money. She's a bit better than us mere mortals.
There's nothing indicating that she disappeared voluntarily.
-So, you'll be having children next year? -Yes, hopefully.
I need to get my doctorate first.
Doctorate? Why?
I want to answer questions no one else has answered. I don't want to do anything else.
Sounds fun.
-Same reason I became a cop. -I like cops.
-What do you think? Time to go home? -Good night.
-I've lied to you. -Oh?
It was Anneli who was supposed to have Eje.
Why haven't you gotten married?
I haven't found the right one, I suppose.
And you?
The sad truth is that no one wants me.
I can't imagine that.
DOOR CREAKS
-Slept well? -Yes.
I heard the front door an hour ago.
I was fast asleep at that time.
-Did you find out anything more about Anneli? -No.
She probably just changed her mind.
-Why would you say yes to a proposal then? -It's not that simple.
Maybe she realized she wasn't ready for "'til death do us part"?
Odd that there's so little blood.
The knife must have been left in for a while before it was pulled out.
-Do we know it was a knife? -Most likely.
-Could she have been murdered on Friday? -No, within the past four hours at earliest.
If it happened here, someone should have seen or heard something.
There are no traces of dragging- or wheel marks. We need to find the knife.
I'll make sure the guys search every blade of grass.
Did you hear anything last the night?
Gretel is a heavy sleeper, but I wake very easily.
Had it... Had it been nearby... Had it happened close by...
-I definitely would have woken up. -And you? Did you hear anything?
-I start at seven. I just got here. -Elvira can take today off.
No, no. There's plenty to do.
Anneli was alive until early morning. Maybe she came to see you.
So you think I stabbed her at the house of the chief of the national homicide commission?
Please excuse me, Joakim.
But why were you wearing a white tie already before the police told us what happened?
Did you know she was dead this morning?
I thought a white tie was fitting for someone who had been left by his fiancée.
-Is that all? -For now.
Good.
I didn't know you could become so attached to someone who isn't even...
...your own child.
Do you recognize this?
Yes. It was on the keychain to the office.
-Which office? -Sebastian Pettersson's.
What's the matter?
We found Anneli. Murdered.
-You're kidding me. -Unfortunately not.
-How did you sleep last night? -Go to bed, Gunnel. I'll take care of this.
-What are you implying? -Nothing.
-Did you see or hear anything? -No, we slept like babies.
-We found this in Anneli's bag. -What is it?
The keychain for the office. Was she here on Friday to return the keys?
-No, I don't think so. -What was she doing here on Friday around one?
-I wasn't home. -She was seen running away from here, crying.
Really? And Skoga holds the world record in gossip.
I need to take care of my wife.
Hi!
-Can we come in? -Yes.
-Do you have someone who can stay with you? -I'll manage.
I don't regret what happened yesterday, but...
...the way things look now...
I'm in charge of a murder investigation and you're part of it.
I understand. Can you leave now? I'd like to be alone.
Is what you said about Anneli and Fanny Falkman's flower shop true?
-That she entered and disappeared? -Yes.
I see. Well then.
Miss Falkman, it's Christer Wijk.
Lars-Ove, it's just me.
Oh!
Thanks, darling. How's it going in there?
Helena is preparing food for them. It's kind of you to help.
-What do we do now? -I'll get the dress so you can try it on.
Can we plan a wedding after all that's happened?
Nothing gets better by waiting.
If we don't meet with the priest and plan the menu now, when will we?
You're right.
Wait, you dropped something.
-Thanks. -Come, I'll help out.
-Have you been with the family for a long time? -Since last Christmas.
So you know them well. Are they good to you?
-Yes. Except Mrs. Ström gets upset easily. -Even with Anneli?
-What is it? -I know I closed the door.
I haven't done any laundry in days.
DOOR SLAMS SHUT
Mrs. Ström will be so mad, but I always turn off the faucets.
Someone else must have been here.
I washed that last time.
It was hanging on that line there.
Maybe you should wait with the laundry. I'm calling the police.
-I think it's Joakim Kruse. -Why?
He's so weird.
He was in the tobacco store at the same time Anneli was in the flower shop.
-Why is that suspicious? -The stores share a wall.
-It's closed on Sundays. -Then it's a good thing you were here.
I know nothing about Anneli Hassels' death.
-Who says she's dead? -The whole town is talking about it.
According to Dina Richardson, Anneli came in here and then disappeared without a trace.
Either that girl has a wild imagination or she's lying.
Anneli was supposed to stop by and approve the bouquet, but she never came.
Who knew that the bouquet contained lilies-of-the-valley?
Director Kruse insisted on keeping it a secret. It was him and me-
-and Dina, because she saw the bouquet when she came in.
-Anneli came in here at a quarter to three. -I was tying carnations in the stockroom.
Please take a look, Commissioner.
-Is that the door to the backyard? -Yes, so I should have seen her, right?
-Where are you from? -The tobacco store.
Joakim was buying cigars there just before three on Friday.
The tobacco shop owner went out, so Joakim was alone at the same time Anneli disappeared.
And there...
-...is Mrs. Eriksson. -She watches the yard like an owl.
-Isn't that Judge Wijk's boy? -Good day.
And look at that, and he's apparently gotten himself a little wife.
-Puck. Are you enjoying the weather? -Yes.
I sit here every single day that the weather allows.
-Last Friday too? -Yes. It's nice to watch people.
Was Anneli Hassel here last Friday?
No, I didn't see her, unfortunately. Poor girl.
Did anyone else come out of Falkman's back door?
Pardon us, ma'am. Maybe it's hard to see that far?
I can see just fine!
Indeed...
He opened the door so carefully and sneaked away like a scared dog.
He didn't even say hello.
But what good did that do? I recognize him from both the front and the back.
Who?
-Can we talk down at the station? -Why? I don't have time.
I'd like to talk about your visits to Falkman's flower shop.
But maybe you'd rather talk here?
Ow!
I've never been so insulted. I'm just asking, by what right?
Well, I mean... What am I really doing here?
Lying in a murder investigation is very serious.
-How is Sebastian doing? -He...
...is fighting for his life.
What's wrong with Sebastian? Please, tell me what happened.
What was Sebastian doing at the flower shop on Friday afternoon?
Tell the truth, or I'll detain both of you and make it public.
No!
So Sebastian was at the flower shop when Anneli arrived?
Yes.
-Is it you? -A fine deal is finally in place.
-What if someone sees us? -Yes, what if someone sees us?
-My big, naughty boy. -My little flower girl.
Florist.
You do realize what a scandal it would be if this got out.
I was just going to give us a moment or privacy.
Anyway, it might have been more like... ten minutes.
No...
Anneli ran out the backyard.
When Dina arrived, I just wanted to get her out as quickly as possible-
-so Sebastian could get out.
So you lied?
Yes.
Sebastian had a heart palpitation, but he'll be fine.
-Does my wife need to know about this? -It's not my place to inform her.
But we live in Skoga.
I wasn't entirely truthful this morning.
I actually snuck out to Fanny's last night.
I probably headed home around three-thirty.
-Did you see Anneli? -No.
But I saw a white bag by the shore.
-I got curious and looked inside. -Yes?
At the top, wrapped in a rain hood...
...there was a bouquet of lilies-of-the-valley.
So someone placed the flowers in Anneli's hands after she was already dead?
-Was the rain hood in the bag? -No, just the raincoat.
Where did it go? The towel has been sent in for analysis.
Where did Anneli go after the flower shop?
We've knocked on doors. No one has seen her.
Someone must have seen her.
You look absolutely stunning. It just needs a little alteration.
And then we'll shorten it to above the knee, what do you think about that?
-Mm... -That will look great.
-Hello? Where are you? -Sorry, I was thinking about Anneli. Sorry.
I know.
-You look absolutely stunning. -Thank you.
-Do you have someone in your room? -No.
-That's Joakim's door. -Are you sure?
-Then it wasn't you. -What do you mean?
Someone came home at half-past four on Saturday morning.
Kruse! Wait!
Why did Mrs. Eriksson see Sebastian but not Anneli? Isn't that weird?
I don't know. Shall we decide that you'll wear Mom's wedding dress?
I'll go to the seamstress right away. Help me take it off.
-Later Eje. Help me. -Please...
-Well, well, Mrs. Wijk. -Actually, I'm not...
I hope he's good to you.
My husband...
He was very charming. Before we got married.
Once he had me hooked, he changed completely.
No. You didn't come here to talk about that.
I wanted to ask you something.
Was it before or after the rain shower that you saw Sebastian Pettersson?
It was after. He didn't even lift his hat.
But you must have gotten wet in the rain?
No, I ran inside when it started raining.
But then it cleared up, so I went outside again.
Maybe Anneli ran past while you were inside?
Yes, but...
But it was a heavy downpour. She would have been soaked.
Thank you, Mrs. Eriksson.
Hey, sweetie. You forgot...
Were you working last Friday when Anneli disappeared?
-Yes, and I haven't seen her. -Are you sure?
-Yes. She's someone you notice. -Do you remember there was a rain shower?
Yes, and we had to close the door. Last week, there was a lady who slipped.
I understand. Did you see if anyone came running in a raincoat from that doorway?
And that was Anneli? If so she got into a car down the street.
-Do you know what kind of car it was? -A red Opel Rekord.
A good car for the money. Lars-Ove Larsson's ride.
Good day.
-So it's you? -Where are you going?
-That's none of your business. -You took a walk yesterday morning, right?
-Why didn't you say anything? -No one asked.
-Did you meet Anneli? -No.
You were at the tobacco shop at the same time she was at the flower shop.
I was buying cigars for my father. Then it started pouring, and I ran off.
-Why lilies-of-the-valley? -Why not?
Why make her approve of the bouquet?
Can you ever trust anything concerning a woman?
One day she kisses you, the next she runs away from her own wedding.
-As a consequence, she was murdered. -By you.
I was about to marry Anneli.
Lars-Ove Larsson has been obsessed with Anneli for over twenty years.
The police don't seem interested in that.
LOUD BANG
What are you doing here?
-What are you doing? -You have some explaining to do.
-She hit me over the head. -You threatened me.
Where did you drive Anneli last Friday? Witnesses saw her get into your car.
It was completely unplanned. I had just been to the barber.
-Lars-Ove! Wanna help me with something? -Sure.
Can you drive me out to Hammarby to get birch twigs for the church?
Do you remember when we were little and shared secrets with each other?
-We promised not to tell anyone. -Yes.
-Can I still trust you? -Of course.
Then I want you not to never tell anyone about this car ride. Never, no matter what.
I was getting birch twigs.
When I got back to the car... I found this.
"Don't look for me, I'll make it home on my own. Remember: you promised."
That's why I didn't say anything.
-Good evening. -Have you learned anything?
Anneli disappeared in Hammarby forest.
-She asked Lars-Ove to drive her. -Why?
-Did she often go there? -No idea.
That can't be right. She never mentioned anything to me about Hammarby forest.
What do you say, Egon? She confided in you.
I don't understand. Did Lars-Ove drop her off and just leave?
She sent him away on an errand and disappeared.
Highly unlikely. It doesn't sound like Anneli.
One explanation comes to mind. A romantic meeting with a secret lover.
-King Lily-o'-th'-Valley. -Sorry?
-Have you been to the forest yet? -I'm heading there tomorrow morning.
Apparently it's truly wild out there. Dark and desolate.
There can't possibly be a living soul out there.
-Eje, I'll go. -No. I don't trust you.
-What have you done now? -She lost my Mother's wedding dress.
-I said I'd go. -I'll get it.
I don't want to risk you losing it on the way.
Some fresh air, perhaps?
-What was Anneli doing out here? -I don't know.
-Is someone live out here? -Seems like it.
He's been dead for a while. We'll need to bring in the forensic team.
So this is where she was.
Was it voluntary or against her will?
"King Lily-o'-th'-Valley so stately Has a helmet silvery bright".
"The young king sorroweth greatly For his frost-slain princess white".
-Gustaf Fröding. -Joakim mentioned King Lily-o'-th'-Valley.
Do you think he knew that she had been here?
-What was his name? -Mats Norrgård.
Artist and photographer. Mom has some of his work.
Hey...
"Anneli! You didn't respond to my letters. I'm a fool for trying again"-
-"but I've suffered and longed so."
"Now that I'm finally free, I want to say 'I love you'."
"I'll be at our cabin from Friday. If you answer with silence again"-
-"I know how you feel. Mats"
-Poor girl. -Stamped in Paris.
-Did he live there? -Why didn't she respond to the letters?
-She had become engaged to Joakim. -And then he sends a third?
-Why did she bring it here? -So no one at home would see it.
She came to break up with him.
He prevented her from making it to the wedding.
When she ran away, he pursued and killed her.
-Then in despair, he took his own life. -Yes.
Artists...
The rain hood...
Norrgård brought it with him after placing the bouquet in her hands.
We got our man.
You saw the pictures. Did she look like an unhappy woman?
-Perhaps they were still involved. -And someone found out.
-Where have you been? -Christa and I were in Hammarby Forest.
-What a relief! It was still there? -Why did you go to the forest?
You didn't want me to fetch the dress, remember?
-So you went with Christer instead? -Yes, Eje.
How do you just leave your wedding dress downtown?
By being you're absent-minded and careless.
I'm sorry.
Did you find anything in the forest?
-Does it taste good? -Yes, it's steak.
-Have a seat. -Do you mind if I smoke?
-Yes, I'm eating. -Thanks.
"King Lily-o'-th'-Valley so stately." Why did you quote Fröding yesterday?
Is that a crime?
Did you know that Anneli had a lover, Mats Norrgård?
Oh, was that his name?
We found him swinging from a tree in Hammarby Forest.
-Under his dead body was a bed of lilies-of-the-valley. Maybe you already knew that.
Eat, the food's getting cold.
I've lost my appetite.
-To think, Mats Norrgård... -Yeah.
He moved to Paris five years ago with his wife. She died of cancer.
I loved this painting, but I can't keep the art of a murderer on disaply.
-If it really is him. -So tragic to kill someone out of love.
Poor Anneli...
Ugh, it looks so empty and ugly. I'll put up something of my own.
-You paint? -I painted when I was young.
-I dreamt of Paris. -Why did you stop?
I got married. You'll understand when you're married.
Tell Dagmar that the meatballs were amazing.
Did this come from you? What do you mean "bridal murder solved"?
The journalists already knew. I wanted to put an end to the rumors.
-You should have waited for the autopsy. -They're not even finished with Anneli!
-Everything points to Norrgård. -The case isn't solved.
Don't make things complicated! Things in Stockholm are complicated, but not here in Skoga.
Certain questions will probably remain unanswered, as in all murders and tragedies.
Christer. Christer!
That sounds great. Four o'clock. Thank you very much, Pastor Boström.
Thank you.
-The priest can meet with us today. -That's great...
-Yes. If you want to marry me, that is. -Why would you say that?
-What is it? -There are too many "whys."
Why did Anneli say yes to Joakim if she loved Norrgård?
It would never work out. He was married.
That doesn't matter. They loved each other.
But why didn't she respond to the letters?
Norrgård murdered Anneli out of jealousy and left the bouquet on the body.
-Why did he take the rain hood to the cabin? -He put the knife in it.
-Where's the knife? -He threw it away.
Then he would've thrown away the rain hood too.
-Why did Anneli run from Sebastian's place? -I don't know.
-Mom put up one of her own paintings. -It's good.
Yes, she had talent. Then Dad came along and ruined everything.
-Yes, and you. -Yeah.
My sister heard that Sebastian's finances are in trouble.
You know how people talk around here.
-I'm looking for Sebastian. Is he in? -One moment.
Congratulations on your success! What a relief that you solved it quickly. Very tragic.
Unfortunately, some things are unclear. Where were you on Friday around lunchtime?
-Let's see now... -You were actually at home.
You were in a meeting with Egon Ström.
I see.
I must have gotten my days mixed up.
Anneli was seen running away from here, crying, at that time. There must be a connection.
-But why didn't she say hi or anything? -What did you and Egon discuss?
Nothing unusual. We have some forestry business together, he and I.
Did you discuss anything that might have upset her?
No... Not that I can recall.
-Anything else? -No, not at the moment.
-I can take those. -I don't distribute to unauthorized recipients.
-Okay. Did you know Anneli Hassel? -Yes, we were in the same class.
-I saw her last Friday. -She received letters with French stamps.
-That's confidential. -Right.
How can there be rumors about her corresponding with a Frenchman?
Anneli received two more letters from the same sender. Do you remember when?
That is confidential.
Guess I'll have the police look into who's been spreading these rumors.
Wait a minute, hold on.
There was one in March and one around Easter. French stamps... One takes notice.
-Are you sure? -Yes.
As sure as I am that I'm never telling my fiancée anything ever again.
Thank you.
-I bumped into the mailman. -Thank you, dear.
We get so much mail. Letters, after letters, after letters.
People have been so kind. They really have been.
-Did you know that Mats Norrgård wrote to her? -Yes, the police told me.
He tricked her into coming out to that awful cabin.
She might've come willingly. She never told you about him?
Anneli didn't really...
How do I put this? Confide in me.
Anneli received two more letters during spring that she didn't reply to.
I know nothing about that.
I see. Goodbye, then.
-I'm begging you! Hear me out. -This incessant nagging...
-I've made up my mind. -You're making a huge mistake.
-I don't think so. -Wait! Agh!
I thought things would get easier once the murderer was caught, but... No.
Allegedly, you and Sebastian do forestry business together.
-You had a business meeting on Friday. -Friday?
-Sebastian said so. -Was that Friday?
Yes, that's right! Between twelve and one.
Anneli was there. She heard your conversation and was seen running away, crying.
What were you talking about?
If she overheard anything, I don't think she understood anything at all.
-Is forestry hard to understand? -I'd say so.
You're certainly pleasant, Christer, but this is starting to sound like an interrogation.
-Is it? -Sorry, occupational hazard.
-It was Norrgård, right? -Egon!
Someone called and said the autopsy is done. We can bury Anneli.
Maybe we might as well do it now, since we have so much food prepared anyway.
Darling, we'll do it any way you want!
Dr. Ahlgren? It's Christer Wijk.
I heard that Anneli Hassel's autopsy is done.
I understand. Can you say anything about Mats Norrgård yet?
-What did the autopsy show? -Were you eavesdropping?
No, you were talking and I happened to overhear.
Uhuh. Norrgård was likely dead before he was hanged.
-So it's a double murderer. -Still at large.
-I need to get a hold of Leo. -I'll drive. I'm meeting Eje at church.
Are you going downtown? Me too.
It's such a relief that you caught the murderer-
...because I actually saw Anneli at Lars-Ove's on the night of the murder.
Get in. Get in!
-What are you doing? -What was Anneli doing here last Saturday?
-She wasn't here. -Dina said she saw her here.
The murder is solved. What does it matter?
Norrgård was murdered. Anneli's murderer is still at large.
Christer.
It looks like the same kind of rope that Norrgård was hanged with.
-What are you doing?! -Shut up!
-Let go! -Why are you trying to frame me?
Norrgård was hanged with a laundry line. Why do you have the same line in your car?
Someone is trying to set me up.
I'm tired of your lies! What happened the night Anneli died?
-You said you saw them. -I was worried about Lars-Ove and went to see him.
-What time was that? -It was shortly after you left.
-What happened when you got there? -When I saw her, I turned home.
Why? You were best friends.
Lars-Ove loved Anneli. I thought she stood up Joakim for his sake.
Then when they found her dead... I thought he was involved.
-Why didn't you tell the police? -I had feelings for Lars-Ove.
But don't worry, I got better.
Just tell me what happened.
I hoped she hadn't shown up to the wedding because of me.
But she just needed someone to talk to.
She left as suddenly as she arrived.
-What were you doing last night? -I was asleep.
-Did you leave the keys in the car? -No, they were on the shelf.
Are you claiming that someone entered your cabin and took them without you noticing?
It's easy to break in, apparently, and I had been drinking a fair bit.
-Arrest me if you don't believe me. -Maybe I will.
I'm sorry I didn't tell the truth right away.
-Do you want me to take you home? -No, I'll manage.
What was that all about? I'm not blind. You didn't even question her.
-Dina didn't murder Anneli. -Are you so blinded that you can't do your job?
-What are you talking about? -Why didn't she say anything earlier?
She has a motive: jealousy. What if Anneli met her after Lars-Ove...
Do you think Dina is capable of strangling Mats and hanging him in a tree?
Do you?
Don't you have a future husband waiting for you at church?
-I'm sorry, Eje! I don't know... -We discussed how we're imagining the ceremony.
-Since you didn't show up, nothing was decided. -Me and Christer...
-Lars-Ove and Dina... -They're preparing Anneli's funeral now.
We'll come back some other time if that still matters.
-Of course it does! -Does it?
Does it?
I actually don't think it does.
Hey.
-Anything happen? -Someone cut the laundry line.
All my clean laundry fell to the ground. I had to buy a new line and rewash everything.
-When did this happen? -Yesterday morning.
I hope she won't go too hard on Sebastian. His wife, of course!
Gossip spreads like weeds.
Poor Sebastian! First Anneli, and then his bad luck with the business deals.
Wasn't he celebrating over a deal when he came to the store last Friday?
It fell through.
A wealthy man like Joakim Kruse shouldn't be doing any business while he's grieving.
Is Joakim involved in Sebastian's business deals?
-Care to help? -Another time.
Commissioner...
My dear child!
Come.
Come and have a seat. How are you?
It's Eje. He'll never forgive me.
Of course he'll forgive you.
-He deserves someone better. -Nonsense.
I rarely see two people so right for each other.
What if you had pursued painting instead of getting married!
But it was never a sacrifice for me.
But for me it is.
Why do I have to choose?
-What are you doing here? -It's over.
-What? -Puck.
-What about her? -She doesn't love me.
So it's open season for you now.
-Yeah, yeah. I'm leaving. -There's no other woman for me.
Do you understand what that means?
Do you understand what it means to love someone?
Yes, I do. Do you?
Talk to me about anything, but not about her.
All right.
Egon and Sebastian do business together.
Joakim invested a large sum of money.
But now he's backed out.
I investigated. They've been buying and selling land that doesn't even exist.
-Really shady affairs. -Is Puck having an affair?
-What kind of fucking question is that? -You're my best friend.
And you're mine.
Do you want another beer?
Two.
All right. - Can I have four beers?
Eje.
-He went ahead. -Did he?
Yes.
Just leave him be for a bit.
I've never seen him as mad as he was yesterday.
He's probably more sad than mad. I would have been.
How do you know you're making the right choice?
Anneli didn't make the right choice.
In the last moment, she did.
Eje isn't here.
I'm sorry for your loss.
Sorry, may I ask about your dealings with Sebastian Pettersson?
-His finances are apparently in bad shape. -I don't think so.
We operate in the same market, but my income is peanuts in comparison.
If you'll excuse me...
GRETEL SOBS
Good day. I'm seeking Leo Berggren.
What about Christer Wijk? It's very important.
-What's next? -We're having coffee at Egon and Gretel's.
Welcome.
-I can't find Elvira. -Where is that girl?
-She'll probably show up soon. -Don't worry, Gretel.
-Puck and I will serve for now. -You are angels.
-Welcome. -I'm sorry for your loss.
-Have you seen Elvira Hansson? -They don't know where she is.
Thank you.
She's been looking for us. It was important.
-When did she call? -During the funeral.
I've received the analysis of the towel from the dockhouse.
It contained blood.
Helena!
I don't understand why Elvira used this tablecloth.
-It's not even ironed. -No one will be thinking about that.
It looks terrible.
I'm clearing up some questions surrounding Anneli's death.
But, Christer! This is Anneli's memorial.
Let's remember her. - Anneli was on her way to you to return the keys to the office.
Tell me what you and Egon talked about, or I'll have you arrested for your shady dealings.
Everything will come to light.
If it weren't for Anneli, Joakim would have never invested.
And then things would have gone downhill fast.
Downhill!
It was going downhill anyway.
She had an old crush that she was just starting to forget.
But then this spring, a letter arrived from the man in question.
Luckily, I was in charge of the mail that day.
Then another letter came. I took that one too.
If Anneli had read that letter, she would have never said yes to Joakim Kruse.
She's marrying him for my sake.
To save me.
Did you know she said yes to save her stepfather's finances?
No.
Did you know about Mats Norrgård?
I knew she had history with someone, but she didn't talk about it.
She associated him with lilies-of-the-valley.
So the bridal bouquet was a kind of test?
You didn't know she had just received a letter from Mats Norrgård.
No. But I that when I saw the lily-of-the-valley in her bag.
You saw her on Saturday morning while on your walk.
She was lying there.
She was lying there so still and beautiful... and peaceful.
And so you put the flowers in her hands.
Yes, it was my way of saying goodbye.
What did Anneli say the last time you saw her?
Have you ever been betrayed by another person?
Not just anyone, but someone you cared about?
When that happened to me, everything fell apart.
After Joakim, there's Dina, Egon, and Gretel too.
Anneli returned home to confront one of you.
-Should I have...?! -She confronted you.
You probably didn't plan to kill her.
Are you out of your mind? Do you realize what you're saying?
You had to get rid of the body before Gretel woke up.
You were afraid someone would see you, so you left the body on the ground-
-and cleaned the knife in the dock house.
Sure. Then I went into the woods and hung Norrgård in a tree.
Yes. You saw the chance to place the blame on him.
You stole Lars-Ove's car keys and Fanny's laundry line and went to Hammarby Forest.
-Then it was Elvira's turn. -What? Elvira?
She didn't get a hold of us before she ran into you, Egon.
-I need to talk to you, sir. -What's happened?
Elvira!
-Elvira! -I'll find her.
Go down to the dock house and find another tablecloth.
The bloodstains were from your clothes that you hastily hid in the linen closet.
-You might as well confess. -That would make you very happy.
But you have no evidence for these fabrications.
Should I have killed Anneli?
I loved Anneli.
But not as a father?
That's why you took the letters.
It had nothing to do with business.
Suddenly she was just there...
Why did you take my letters?
-Where have you been? -I told you everything about him.
-You comforted me. I trusted you. -I was protecting you.
It was me who protected you.
I was ready to marry a man I don't love to save you!
Because you love me, just as I love you.
You disgust me! I'm not coming back as long as you live here...
What are you doing? Let go of me!
Quiet!
No!
ANNELI GROANS
I'm so sorry, Eje.
But I can't marry you.
I can't give up my dreams and my studies.
I will get my doctorate, and I hate doing laundry, cooking, and ironing.
I don't even know if I want children.
I love you...
...but I don't want to live my life as a housewife.
-Do you love me? -Of course I do!
I just can't give up so many important things.
But then we'll do it differently. We don't have to be like everyone else.
We'll do it our way. If you want to get your doctorate, do it.
But you want children, right? And who will take care of the household?
I want to marry you because I love you.
We'll figure out all that other stuff.
We'll figure it out together.
Besides - do you think I would let you into our kitchen?
I'd rather eat out every night.
How's it going?
It's going well.
-Do you have... a flat tire? -Yes, exactly. A flat tire.
See you, Christer.
Goodbye.
Subtitles: Helen Bergström www.undertext.se Translation: PuffyRainbowCloud