Episode 2

**Episode 2** is the second episode of the first season and the 2nd overall episode of ***Bodyguard***.

## Short Summary

Another terrorist attack raises the UK threat level to severe. Home secretary Julia Montague holds secret meetings with the Director General of the Security Service, freezing out the police Counter Terrorism Command and her own minister of state for counter terrorism.

As Julia's stance on national security propels her into the public eye, specialist protection officer David Budd is on high alert while being put under pressure by senior police officers to spy on Julia. However, David's natural animosity towards Julia fades as his home life becomes more difficult. When Julia becomes a target, David's loyalty to her is challenged.

## Full Summary

As the episode begins, David (Richard Madden) drops the kids off at school. Ella (Bella Padden) tells David about Charlie being bullied. He tries to get Charlie (Matthew Stagg) to man up. He tells him not to show weakness. Then, David drives Julia Montague (Keeley Hawes). David gets a phone call from Vicky (Sophie Rundle). He doesn’t answer it. Julia tells him to answer. David learns that the special school doesn’t have a spot for Charlie. David apologizes again once they arrive at their destination. Julia is given information about a possible terror attack on a London school. She is told that David’s kids attend the school in question.

They contemplate whether terrorists have gained information about David from the train attack. They agree to leave the potential police leak to themselves. They also agree to tighten security around the schools. Then, Julia speaks with Tahir Mahmood (Shubham Saraf) briefly. The meeting begins. Julia introduces Mike Travis and the others. They discuss the train incident. Later that night, David calls Vicky about the kids once again. David says goodnight to the kids. David asks to see Vicky again. She isn’t interested. We hear a news report about the investigation into the train attack.

Commander Anne Sampson, head of Anti-Terrorism Command is rushed down to the Anti-Terrorism Command centre. Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) Deepak Sharma informs her of possible terrorist activity on WhatsApp. A vehicle full of plain-clothes officers - called MASTS (Mobile Armed Support to Surveillance Officers) - follow the potential suspect vehicle. The terrorists suddenly enter an industrial area and switches to a white van. Sampson authorises an enforced stop and critical shot, learning that the vehicle is heading towards a primary school. The van hits the investigators yet the LGV continues onward. The terrorists are shot by Authorised Firearms Officers from an ARV and the van comes to a halt. An IED trigger is not in sight. One of the terrorists suddenly smiles and the van explodes.

Several people die, but the children are saved. Julia learns about the incident. David hears about it too. Julia is told that the incident took place close to a school. Then, Julia tells David that it happened close to his kid’s school. He tells him that he should call Vicky and let her know that the kids are okay. Later, David speaks with his boss. They contemplate whether David could be a target. He is told that he will be put on desk duty for the time being. He doesn’t like that idea, but has no choice. David visits Vicky. They speak about the incident and David is allowed to see the kids.

Vicky wants to know if it had anything to do with the train attack. David admits he doesn’t know if it’ll happen again. At work, Kim (Claire-Louise Cordwell) offers to make David a cup of coffee. She is forced to run along before she can. David meets with his war buddy. They discuss the government’s reaction to the terror attack. David is again scolded for protecting Julia and other politicians. David explains that he is a security risky. David is asked how Julia would feel if she suffered the consequences like they have. Julia learns about the bomb. Julia decides to go with Stephen and put the Security Service in charge. She is mad that David has been removed from her protection team.

Later, Julia is told that David’s removal was justified. She is also told that giving more power to the Security Service is a bad idea. Vicky gets a letter. It explains that the spot at the special school is now open. David and Vicky celebrate the news. They realize that Julia probably pulled some strings for them. The following day, Davis is transferred back to active duty. He is told that he might have friends in high places. David returns almost immediately. Julia sends Mike out and speaks with Stephen alone. Julia admits she is fulfilling her end of the bargain. Stephen explains that they need to be meticulous in their corroboration of the facts.

Later, Julia tells David that it is good to have him back. David and Kim work together to watch Rob and Julia. Julia ends the meeting and rushes off. Julia and David enjoy dinner at her place. They discuss David and Vicky’s separation. David admits they’re thankful for help with Charlie’s school issue. They agree to share a cuppa. The following day, Julia and Mike are transported to see the Prime Minister (David Westhead). Then, Julia and David speak about the family. David asks how Julia knew the name of his kids’ school. She suggests it appeared in an incident report. Julia makes up another story about it. A shot rings out and the driver is killed. David takes the wheel. David takes control of the situation, while Julia tries to protect herself. David comforts her. David gets out of the vehicle. He manages to find the location of the sniper.

He relays that information to his comrades. David removes the driver. He escorts Julia out of the sniper’s line of sight. David enters the building prepared to take down the sniper. David finds his former war comrade on the roof. David is told he has to finish the job. The man kills himself after telling David to stop Julia. Julia is escorted to safety. David returns and gets the handgun. He hides it away in a secured location. Then, he gets a call from Julia. David meets with her moments later. David tries to convince her that she’ll be safe now. She wants to know why the police were held back from entering the square. David explains that the executive officer at SO15 would give that order. Julia immediately blames Anne Sampson (Gina McKee).

Julia tells David that she is not the queen and that he is allowed to touch her. They hug one another. Then, they kiss. Things go even further.

The following day, Julia speaks with the media. She claims that she is more determined to pass the RIPA-18 legislation. Mike is not impressed. He calls Anne. David speaks with his boss. She intends to put David up for a commendation. David is asked how many times Julia has met with Stephen. Anne suggests she is being kept out of the loop. She claims that Julia needs to be stopped. They pressure David to give them information about Julia. He is told that they’re monitoring Julia’s meetings. David is told that Julia had advance knowledge of the school attack.

They try to turn David against Julia. Afterwards, David escorts Julia. At the end of the episode, they have intercourse once again. David says that nothing complicates his job. It is to protect Julia.

## Cast

### Main Cast

* Richard Madden as David Budd
* Keeley Hawes as Julie Montague
* Gina McKee as Anna Sampson
* Sophie Rundle as Vicky Budd
* Vincent Franklin as Mike Travis
* Pippa Haywood as Lorraine Craddock
* Paul Ready as Rob MacDonald
* Nicholas Gleaves as Roger Penhaligon
* Stuart Bowman as Stephen Hunter-Dunn
* David Westhead as John Vosler
* Ash Tandon as Deepak Sharm

### Guest Stars

* Bella Padden as Ella Budd
* Matthew Stagg as Charlie Budd
* Claire-Louise Cordwell as Kim Knowles
* Shubham Saraf as Tahir Mahmood
* Timothy Knightley as SO15 Control
* Jonathan Nyati as MASTS
* Mark Holgate as ARV Leader
* Richard Riddell as Tom Fenton

### Co-Starring

* Tom Brooke as Andy Apsted
* Darren Clarke as Security Guard
* Gordon Corera as Reporter
* Frank Gardner as Reporter
* John Pienaar as Reporter
* Susan Rae as Reporter
* Sophie Raworth as Reporter
* Nick Robinson as Reporter
* Justin Webb as Reporter
* Vicki Young as Reporter