Episode 2.2

Episode 2.2 is the second episode of the second season of Bulletproof, and the eighth episode of the series overall.

Summary
NO GOING BACK - Bishop (Noel Clarke) and Pike (Ashley Walters) are welcomed deeper into the Markides family, with and Bishop growing closer to Alex (Stavros Zalmas) and his daughter, Anna (Gala Gordon). New recruits to the Unit, Scooch (Olivia Chenery) and Paige (Lucie Shorthouse), investigate the grisly death of a young girl, meanwhile, Tanner (Lindsay Coulson) starts to sweat over a questionable decision to fix a problem in her personal life

Plot
Bishop is picked up by a Markides crew member, Brandon, who reveals that he vets all of the new crew members, and something doesn’t seem right about Bishop — he, and Mikey’s uncle Alex want to investigate. The two wait on an abandoned plot of land and wait for the drop, but are interrupted when Brandon is shot through the head by an unknown assailant who escapes on a bike; Bishop tries to chase him but is unsuccessful.

Meanwhile at work — after celebrating his anniversary with Arjana beforehand — Pike examines a ring he bought for her. Scarlett notices and remarks that Arjana would like the ring, and the two begin talking about work. Scarlett asks if Pike is the son of the late NCA director, Ronald Pike Sr, to which he confirms.

Bishop brings the vehicle to the scrapyard and alerts Mikey to the events that unfolded. Whilst Bishop — known to the crew as Andre — explains well what happened, members of the crew are reluctant to accept and place the blame on Bishop. This escalates to a row and Bishop pulls a gun on one of the members. Mikey warns Bishop to put the gun down when Alex Markides (Mikey’s uncle) exits a nearby car and begins walking towards them. Alex takes a look at the scene and tells Mikey to clean up the mess and bring Bishop to the restaurant.

Back at the office, Scarlett and Paige discuss the missing suspect. Paige reveals that they found her dredged to the bottom of a valley — there are numerous girls who have gone missing after being marketed through “Opulence Modeling Agency”. Pike gives the advice on examining an image to find where the photo shoots are being taken. Meanwhile, Tanner questions Richard on a pay rise application she made, but Richard dismisses her, citing that they are done annually.

At the restaurant, Alex questions Bishop and what happened when the crew member was killed. Alex asks what his game is, and Mikey remarks that Bishop is into expensive watches. Alex questions Bishop on what he would say if the police questioned him about Brandon, and Bishop remarks that it isn’t his “first day at school”. They are interrupted by Anna Markides, who drops off car keys with Alex. Alex asks Mikey — despite his reluctance — to lay low for a while. Alex embraces Bishop and Mikey in a prayer.

At the NCA office, Bishop explains the pivotal role Alex plays within the Markides empire. Pike reveals that he and Bishop will head down to the site of the shooting to look for clues. When Tanner asks if Pike and Bishop have thought “who they will be”, and Pike explains a criminal backstory he has concocted for himself. Munroe questions the relationship and connection between all of the Markides, and Jonesy explains that the family businesses check out — Pike remarks that this is common for hiding criminal activity.

As the two explore the crime scene — and find the evidence they’re looking for — Bishop questions Pike over his connection with Scarlett. Pike insists that there is no connection, but Bishop is unwilling to let the idea drop.

Scarlett and Pike visit the registered address of the modelling agency. One of the girls explains that someone called “Patrick” is in charge of the business — the girl gives them a different address, and when they arrive, they find a yacht company. It is concluded that the Modelling agency isn’t registered there.

Bishop arrives at Anna’s real estate office and when he is noticed by Anna, he reveals that he isn’t stalking her, but rather looking for a place to live. She takes him to the waterside where she shows him through luxurious apartments, but Bishop seems uninterested and changes the topic. The two get distracted and have sex in the unrented apartment. Afterwards, Bishop jokes that he has a wife and kids at home, and Anna remarks that keeping it to themselves (and out of Alex’s knowledge) would be best. As Anna leaves, Bishop receives a call from Mikey asking him to pick him up as he needs backup.

Later at the meeting point, Bishop reveals to Pike that he slept with Anna, and Pike remarks cautiously that he shouldn’t be sleeping with the suspects — Bishop reluctantly agrees, but asks him not to tell anyone. Pike questions why Mikey asked to meet with him too, but Bishop doesn’t answer. Mikey takes them to a location where he reveals that he is aware of who killed Brandon. Pointing to a number of men standing on a bridge, Mikey tells the two that they should “have a chat”. Bishop tells him to stay low, but Mikey is unwilling to accept. Mikey confronts the men and — despite the man saying he didn’t have anything to do with the shooting — Mikey pulls a gun on him and shoots him in the arm. A pursuit ensues and the car is badly damaged much to Bishops dismay. Mikey remarks that it is fine and they will scrap the car at the yard.

Arriving at the yard, Mikey is surprised to see Alex there, angry at Mikey’s behaviour. After Mikey tries to post an instagram of the situation, Bishop tells him that he should keep their behaviour off the internet.

Scarlett and Paige arrive back at the apartment to find the apartment empty and abandoned — the girl from before, Jodie, is nowhere to be found. They receive information from the office pertaining to Patrick and find images connecting him and Eleanor Markides.

At the office, Tanner talks with the retirement home. She tells them that whilst she can afford the first payment, she needs more time to discuss the rest. She is interrupted by Jonesy who remarks that she is needed in the office. Paige and Scarlett reveal information about a weapon smuggling ring they have uncovered. Munroe and Jonesy agree to confront one of the men and, despite Jonesy’s reluctance once they see him, Munroe engages anyway. Approaching him guns blazing, the man begins throwing tools at the two and a fight ensues. The man is able to beat both Munroe and Jonesy but is tasered before he leaves the garage.

Tanner helps Bishop with his suit and tie before being called into Richard’s office. Richard cautions Tanner on her actions surrounding the money that she authorised to be taken from lockup. Tanner remarks that she had friends in high places and the operation was time sensitive, but Richard is unwilling to compromise and pulls rank. He exclaims that everything goes through him in future otherwise her request for a pay rise may not be received well.

At home, Pike is getting ready and Arjana enters asking if he is taking her out to dinner. Pike remarks that it is a work thing, and he doesn’t know when he will be back — she does not take this well given it is their anniversary. Pike presents the ring he got her and tells her that he will be back soon. In the car with Bishop, Pike seems anxious, and Bishop asks if he is okay; Pike dismisses him.

The two arrive at Brandon’s wake, and Pike jokes about Bishop’s choice of trainers for the account. Bishop remarks that he didn’t like Brandon. Pike and Bishop call the phone they found at the crime scene and it turns out to be Mikey’s. The two rebuke Mikey from afar for killing a member of his own crew. As they sit to eat, Alex gives a speech in which he shares the last form of communication he shared with Brandon — a message expresses his excitement for their holiday later in the summer and his gratefulness for being accepted into the Markides family.

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

Recurring Characters

 * Marcus Rutherfood as Dezzy
 * Leeshon Alexander as Brandon
 * Saif Al-Warith as Jared
 * Mica Ricketts as Leanne
 * Lauren McQueen as Chantelle
 * Vanessa Grasse as Jodie
 * Klariza Clayton as Tara
 * Morgan Watkins as Anthony
 * Decca Heggie as Yustmanov
 * Tom Forbes as Patrick Straker