Episode 2.6

Episode 2.6 is the upcoming sixth episode of the second season of Bulletproof, and the twelfth episode of the series overall.

Summary
WHEN THE DUST SETTLES - Arjana (Lashana Lynch) accuses Carmel (Caroline Goodall) of corruption as the full story about Ronald Pike Sr's (Clarke Peters) shady past is uncovered. Ray (guest star Vinzenz Kiefer) manages to escape, prompting a deadly shootout, but who is his paymaster and why did he want Pike Sr. dead? Life will now never be the same, but Pike (Ashley Walters) and Bishop (Noel Clarke) know that together, they can combat anything

Plot
Nearing landing, Bishop and Pike are able to sense that something is wrong. They land moments later, but Bishop and Pike are surprised to find that they have not landed at City Airport; their bags and phones are taken, and Alex assures the two that everything is fine, they’re just checking out some business.

Munroe, Jonesy, Paige and Scooch alert Tanner that the Markides’ jet didn’t land at City Airport but Traffic Control picked it up heading away from London. Tanner is certain that Bishop and Pike’s cover has been blown, and tells Richard that they will need to see what Eleanor knows — she sends Scooch and Paige to squeeze Jodie for answers. Tanner questions Eleanor about Mikey and Alex, but she is reluctant to give any answers.

Pike and Bishop are brought to one of the Markides’ mansions, and Pike is taken inside to wait in the living room whilst Alex requests the presence of Bishop. Alex and Mikey tell Bishop that Pike is a Police Officer, causing a hysterical laugh from Bishop who remarks that it cannot be true. Mikey questions how they can be certain that he is not a Police Officer, and Bishop remarks that he wouldn’t lie to Alex. For this reason, Alex tells Bishop that he will be the one to get rid of Pike.

Outside, Bishop punches Pike and questions if he is a cop. Mikey does not believe the performance and pulls a gun on Bishop, causing the two of them to admit that they’re Police. Mikey attacks Pike and Bishop tries to shoot him, but it is revealed the gun is not loaded. Alex tells Mikey to get rid of the two without a trace.

Scarlett and Paige asks Jodie if she is going to testify against the Markides and Straker, however she is reluctant and tells the two that she feels pressured. The two tell her that their colleague’s lives are in danger if she doesn’t help them.

Munroe and Jonesy arrive outside of the Prometheus Nightclub, and scope out the manager, Darren Brownley. They enter the club with a search warrant and question the location of Mikey Markides. The two imply that they will plant a weapon in the club if he doesn’t cooperate, which would result in him being thrown back into prison. He has no choice but to cooperate, and reveals that Mikey called to tell him to close the club as he has business to take care of.

The Markides bring Bishop and Pike into the woods where they plan to kill them. Alex tells Bishop that he is disappointed in himself for trusting Bishop, and that he had a plan for the two. Bishop is able to take a gun off one of the men and the two are able to get the upper hand and run away.

Back at the NCA office, Tanner speaks with Richard and tells him that they’re trying their best and don’t appreciate his harsh tone. Nevertheless, he is callous and tells her that he warned her. Moments later, Paige enters with Jodie. Tanner and Richard go back to question Eleanor, showing the live feed from an interview room with Jodie, who reveals that she is willing to testify that Eleanor covered up Leanne’s death and forced her to lie about it. Tanner assures her that if she cooperates with them, she will cut her a deal to ensure she doesn’t spend life in prison. She further assures her that the NCA will throw everything they have got at Mikey and there is a good chance he will not survive; this is enough to convince Eleanor to cooperate. Eleanor reveals the existence of two properties in Alex’s wife's name that Alex could possibly use.The team decide to send support to Norfolk.

Pike tells Bishop that he can’t keep up, and pleads with him to leave him behind. Bishop tells him that it is not an option, but Pike is reluctant to accept. The Markides begin shooting at the two, causing them to split up and run in different directions. Bishop is found moments later by Mikey’s men who hold a gun to his head and force his surrender. Bishop is taken to Alex and Mikey, and the latter pleads with Alex to allow him to shoot him, but Alex tells Mikey that Bishop will be their bargaining chip with the Police.

In fear of losing Bishop, Pike runs to the road to find a phone. Having no choice, he breaks into a house and takes the family phone to call Sarah. Sarah tells him to be careful, and after gathering supplies, he takes the family car to look for Bishop. Pike arrives at the house they had previously been held, and finds out that the Markides are heading to North to a petrol station off the A11.

Alex tells Dezzy to give him a moment to talk with Bishop. Alex remarks that Bishop humiliated him in front of his family and would’ve preferred it if Bishop took him down earlier. Bishop tells him that he really does want to help him, but Alex is reluctant to accept the help citing that he will never go to prison. Leading Bishop to the petrol station to be killed, Pike arrives just in time and is able to save Bishop. A shooting match begins and the NCA arrives shortly after. Multiple of Mikey’s men are killed, but Alex and Mikey are able to escape.

The Police backtrack and arrest those found at the Markides house. Pike and Bishop thank each other for being there, and Bishop gives Jonesy the gun Alex used to kill Stefan in an effort to connect the two. Just at the gang are celebrating in a local bar, gunshots rain in through the window from Mikey and his men and Jonesy is fatally wounded; he dies in Munroe’s arms moments later.

Anger is high as the team arrives back at the NCA and must face Richard. Bishop, Munroe and Pike are especially saddened by the loss and are consoled in return by Tanner, who praises the two for their work. Pike and Bishop promise to take down the Markides for good.

Main Characters

 * Noel Clarke as Aaron Bishop
 * Ashley Walters as Ronald Pike Jr
 * Lindsey Coulson as Sarah Tanner
 * Jason Maza as Chris Munroe
 * David Elliot as Tim Jones
 * Olivia Chenery as Scarlett Hailton
 * Lucie Shorthouse as Paige Pennington
 * Lee Ross as Richard Cockridge
 * Vanessa Vanderpuye as Arjana Pike
 * Ben Tavassoli as Mikey Markides
 * Stavros Zalmas Alex Markides
 * Gala Gordon as Anna Markides
 * Gina Bellman as Eleanor Markides

Guest Characters

 * Marcus Rutherford as Dezzy
 * Karen Bryson as Vanessa Daniels
 * Martin Turner as Tel
 * Saif Al-Warith as Jared
 * Vanessa Grasse as Jodie
 * Noor Dillan-Night as Darren Brownley
 * William Andrews as Dad
 * Alana Ramsey as Mum