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(birds chirping)

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- [Tanner] I freaked out. I probably scared you guys.

- [Travis] Don't worry about it, you did the right thing.

- I just, I called your phone several times

and knowing that your daughter was away,

- It's okay Tanner, Becky was already awake.

(sighs)

This is the second homicide we've had in fourteen months.

We went twelve years without a murder

in East Bank and now we've had two.

- Are we sure this is a homicide?

- Back of the head.

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- Okay, yeah.

- Press is gonna have a field day on this one.

(sighs)

- This is all yours Travis.

- Do I have to deal with the media?

- We'll worry about that later okay?

(camera clicks)

You handled the last one without a hit so,

I expect the same here.

- Well the last one left me a bread crumb trail.

Any ID yet?

- Misty Huff. Married to Gordon Huff.

President and CEO of RMD Devices.

- Hm, so that money, even better.

Anybody notify the husband yet?

- I-

- Um guys?

We- we've got another body over here.

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- The East Bank community remains on edge today

after the grisly discovery of two bodies

in a field north of Farm Road 158.

Police say they are still searching for leads.

- At this time we're continuing to gather information,

as we know more we'll inform the public but,

I'd say at this time it's all I have to comment on.

My god, they made me look like a circus clown, you see that?

Why wouldn't they have me change that tie?

All the circles and stuff.

And my head, it looks huge.

You know, they use those wide angle lenses

and then they shoot you from an angle,

and your head looks all gross and blown up.

Police officers that are doing their job

day in and day out. - You think it's the angle?

- [Travis On TV] I don't doubt my team whatsoever.

But at this time, I cannot share any other information.

I appreciate your time.

- With each passing day, more questions are being raised.

About the transparency surrounding the investigation,

and if progress is really being made.

- What does she want from me, huh?

What, what does she want from me?

She wants to make us look incompetent.

- Why don't we just, turn the TV off for a minute?

Since we're all here now.

- Gladly.

- Okay. So, before you say anything

I want to apologize for making you guys so worried.

- Do you see why we're so worried?

- I do! And it won't happen again.

- And, the other news?

- I'm really sorry you had to find out that way.

Well what was I supposed to say?

Hey mom and dad, I'm single, I'm living at home

and I'm pregnant, surprise.

- Katie. Every child is a blessing.

Your father and I love you,

and we will love this baby unconditionally.

- But I've put you guys through so much.

- [Travis] How about this?

We've all done and said things in this house that we regret.

Especially me.

So why don't we just let it go?

I won't hold on to it, if you don't hold on to it.

That sound good?

- I've wanted that for a long time.

- You sure that nail polish is good for the baby?

(laughs) - Fumes and all?

- It's fine.

- I'm serious.

- I am too dad, it's fine.

- It's an embarrassment.

It's what it is.

In the news, on the computers, on the phones.

In the papers!

Do you know how this makes us look?

- Sir, you know these things take some time

We can't compromise- - You think I'm an idiot Bill?

How long have I been doing this work for?

I know you don't have any leads.

Our problem is, we don't have a clue how to handle ourself

in the public eye.

Oh,

So you know,

the city says they ain't gonna pay for PR rep.

So you're gonna have to come up, with another idea.

Because I want this disaster with the press,

cleaned up.

Give them a new face.

Distract them if you have to.

But I want this fixed.

Are we clear?

- [All] Yes sir.

(sighs)

(knock on door)

- Detective Travis, are you busy?

- Come in.

- So I heard that your trainee will be handling, the media?

That should be good right? Allow you to focus?

- Sure, what do you want?

- Um, do you remember that favor that you asked awhile back?

- I do.

- Well, I actually wanted to ask a little favor in return.

If that's okay, but,

it isn't of the professional nature though.

- Okay, go ahead.

- Well, okay um, if it wouldn't be inappropriate,

I wanted to request that you facilitate

a formal introduction between me and Ms. Tanner.

- Kris. - Mh-hmm.

- What kind of introduction?

- Uh, personal introduction? (laughs softly)

- Personal? - Yeah.

- Listen, listen Caleb.

- Kevin.

- Kevin. - Yeah.

(clears throat) You have no idea what you're getting into.

(laughs) There's no introduction.

(laughs)

- To be honest sir, I, I mean no disrespect but,

I find her intriguing, inspiring, intuitive.

Attractive.

- Oh okay, listen.

This is not a bar, it's a workplace.

- Sir just an introduction?

Maybe a good word? That's all I'm asking here.

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- I'll think about it, only because I owe you.

- Thank you sir, have a great afternoon.

Thank you.

- I mean, they think she's gonna do a better job than me.

Media's gonna eat her alive.

- I think this is a good learning experience for Kris.

- You know Tony saw me on the news.

Said there was four job openings in Fort Worth

with signing bonuses, nice signing bonuses.

- You'd consider moving?

Really?

- Well I like options.

How'd it go at the obstetrician?

- They ran some tests.

We should hear back in a couple of days.

She's worried that there might be something wrong.

Cause of her history, so please be sensitive.

- Was she on something when she got pregnant?

- She's not sure.

- I can be sensitive.

(dogs barking)

We need to bring everyone back in.

Set them down, stare them in the eyes,

see if their stories change.

- Toxicology report's supposed to be in this week.

The kid in the lab said he's gonna

bring it to me as soon as it's done.

- You mean Kevin?

He's a great guy, smart.

- Also, Gordon's business partner supposed

to be back in the country this week.

- That's if he returns at all.

One sit down with him may be all we need.

- You think he's involved?

- I won't know unless I talk to him.

(sighs)

- Sir I don't mean to rush you but I'm supposed

to do an interview with Channel Four this evening,

so we kinda need to get back.

- Yeah okay, just set up the meeting for me.

- Who do you want first?

- Start with the son.

- [Travis] Robert, Tyler.

Thank you for coming back in.

I know this is a tough time for both of you.

- Well Tyler wants to help any way he can

and I'll be here anytime he needs me.

- I know the family's very grateful for what you're doing.

How you holding up?

- I'm all right. Just doesn't seem real to me still so.

- I can't imagine.

You've been very helpful so far though.

We were just going through the transcripts and uh,

just needed some clarification on a few details.

Particularly about the party

the night before they were found.

- Okay sure.

- So you said your parents were divorced,

that you lived with your father and your stepmom, correct?

- That's right.

- But your mom was at the party?

Party for your dad's company?

So I'm assuming that they're on good terms?

- Well, she wasn't there for my dad.

She was there with Mike who works for him.

- Mike Taylor, his business partner?

- That's right.

- So, why was she there with him?

- Actually they're, they're dating now.

So it was this big ordeal back and forth

about how she wasn't really invited

but then in the end she came.

- So, did you see them interacting that evening?

Your dad and your mom?

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(party music)

(party goers laugh)

- Tyler! Come here.

Uh, Tyler honey, I need you to do something for me.

- Okay.

- Go tell your dad that I need to

reschedule my weekend with you.

I'm going somewhere with Mike

and I won't be back in time so um,

just tell him we can reschedule for the following weekend.

- Why can't you tell him?

- I'd rather not, with his rebound

wife hanging all over him.

I think she's already drunk.

I don't want to start anything with her tonight.

- Fine.

I'll tell him.

- Good job babe.

- Yeah, so long weekend.

(background chatter)

- [Party Goer] What's your name again?

Oh shoot! It's okay I'll just drink it.

Oh, Tyler! Hey, have you guys met my son?

- I'm not your son.

- Shh.

(drunken mumbling) - Have you seen my dad?

- Oh he's inside, he like,

it's probably talking business with somebody.

He doesn't even understand what a party is.

- Thanks.

- Gosh, his son's just so cute.

- I'm not gonna do anything tonight Chase.

It's a party, it can wait.

- He reallocated sixteen units without talking to anyone.

He pushed the paperwork through, signing himself,

and he didn't mention it until I confronted him.

- I get it.

But you know what it's gonna look like, don't you?

- Rick, come on.

Top grading project, that was his idea.

And you and I both know that was a complete disaster.

This guy is a cancer, and he is sinking us.

Yeah but he's, he's dating my ex now.

- Look,

I'm not trying to be that guy, all right?

But are you sure their relationship

started after the divorce?

- We'll have to cut off his access.

And I'll bet others walk out after him.

Are we ready for that?

- Do it when he goes on vacation.

Tell him the uh,

tell him the VPN went down for maintenance.

- I could meet him at the door when he returns.

There won't be any trouble.

- Okay, send it to HR.

But this stays between the four of us.

- No problem.

- Hey, mom wants to talk to you.

- Which mom?

- My mom.

- So, why didn't you travel

with Mr. Taylor like you planned?

You had tickets.

- After what happened to my ex-husband?

The father of my child?

No um, he needed me here.

- But the man you were dating,

business partner of your ex-husband,

still decides to leave the country?

Just doesn't sound right.

- I told him to go.

A relative of his was getting married,

I didn't see any reason for him to cancel.

- Were you aware his employment status

with RMD was in jeopardy?

- (scoffs) No.

I didn't know anything about that.

Who told you that?

- I can't share that information but,

his termination was in progress.

- That's surprising.

- So back to the party.

Gordon, his new wife Misty, she was there.

Did you have any interaction with her?

- No one will even make eye contact with me.

- That's just in your head.

Now lot's of people said they want to see you here tonight.

- Well did any of them come?

- Danielle, can I speak to you for a moment?

- Sure.

What do you need sweetie?

- Actually I was hoping that we could speak privately.

- Can you hold this for me?

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- I'm concerned for Tyler,

and how he's been handling the changes over the past year.

And I know I'm not his mother,

and I'm new to this whole mom thing,

but I really, really want to do my part to help.

- Well, that's noble of you.

- Have you noticed the change in his behavior?

- Of course I have, I'm his mother.

He has medication for it.

- Right and, I make sure that he takes that.

- Oh, good for you, really.

I've also noticed that he's not too fond of his father

marrying someone barely out of high school.

Especially when the ink, on the divorce papers,

hasn't dried yet.

- Okay look. I am not trying to start something with you.

I'm concerned for Tyler

and I was just wanting to work together.

- Oh, I see.

And who do you think put my son

in that position to begin with?

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I was, I was awful to her.

Now she's gone, I'm gonna have

to live with the guilt forever.

(sobs)

- When you spoke to her did she seem inebriated?

- No, no, not at all.

Not to me at least.

- What about Mike, had he been drinking?

- Uh, a glass or two.

(sniffs)

- Mr. Taylor, were you aware that papers

had been drawn for your termination at RMD?

- I knew something was happening, yes.

- But this was your company.

You and Gordon built it together.

But he wanted to get rid of you, you didn't like that.

Now he's gone, you still have your job and his ex-wife.

- I know how it looks.

I was on a flight right after the party,

you can check with the airline.

Danielle and I are devastated by this.

- Really?

Why don't you speak freely to me.

You knew him well, what do you think happened?

- I have no idea man. Your guess is as good as mine.

- No suspicions at all?

Why don't you take a look at the crime scene photos,

maybe that'll jog your memory.

- If you wanna play games,

why don't I have my attorney come join me?

- Yeah, why don't you do that?

How about this, the surveillance cameras at the Huff

residence were turned off that night.

But, isn't that the same surveillance system

that you had installed in your office?

- No idea.

You might ask our security guy, Keith.

- I was very familiar with the security

system at the Huff residence.

- You check it the night of the party?

- No sir I didn't.

In light of everything that's happened, I wish I would've.

- So you knew Gordon for a long time?

Plus you have experience in law enforcement?

So, who do you think I should be talking to?

- I'm sorry, I haven't really thought about it much.

I've had, bigger things on my mind.

- Bigger than the murder of your employer and his wife?

- Yeah.

I've been thinking more about where they are now.

- I'm sorry you lost me.

You were at the funeral weren't you? They're dead.

- I'm talking about after that, where they went.

- Oh.

Were they religious people?

I'm sure that would give you some comfort.

- If you wanna get real here, I'm a Christian.

I tried for years and years to talk to Gordon about faith.

He was courteous, but said it wasn't for him.

So yeah, it's really been bothering me.

- Well, I understand they were good people.

I'm sure God would let them in.

- It doesn't work like that man.

- Look, I don't want to debate theology with you.

I understand your concern.

My wife, she's very religious and uh, I try.

- There's this, one time I keep thinking back to.

Hoping it means something.

Gordon asked me to come over to his desk and pray.

- What about?

- He asked me to pray for his son.

He said Tyler was going through some really dark stuff.

That was it, so we just prayed.

- Um, Detective Tanner?

- Okay first I'm not technically a detective.

And second, It's Kris.

- You're so right, I'm sorry, I, Kris.

I um, have the toxicology reports on the Huff investigation.

- You have them already?

What do they say?

- Uh, nothing out of the ordinary really.

The levels of,

Uh, levels for Mr. Huff came back normal across the board.

No narcotics, though there were traces

of an angiotensin receptor blocker

but that's clearly from his blood pressure medication.

Which I'm sure you, knew all about, that.

- And Misty? Anything? How was her blood alcohol?

- Oh, it was at zero. No traces at all.

Based on everything else, she seemed very healthy.

Health nut, possibly a vegan.

- Oh my gosh that's it.

He lied to us.

- He did?

- You are amazing.

- I am?

- Thank you. - Uh, thank you.

You're welcome.

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- You don't have to say or write anything,

it's totally up to you. - Why'd you lie to me Tyler?

- No hold on Gary. - No,

your client has something to say, I know what happened.

Why don't you put it on paper.

- Tyler?

- You knew how to turn their surveillance cameras off.

You're an athletic young man, not as strong as your father.

It hurt you didn't it? Your step-mom?

You don't like her.

- She was too young for him.

- Now hold on just a second.

Calm down Tyler. - No Robert,

he's got something to say let him say it.

Put it on paper.

Tell me Tyler, tell me what happened.

Write it down.

She took your dad away,

you just wanted them back together again.

Come on, get it off your chest.

- My dad was a victim.

My mom, she couldn't handle it.

And Misty, Misty had to pay.

Misty had to pay.

- [Travis] Your father too right?

They both had to pay.

Your dad and your step-mom?

- You're trying to get in my head aren't you?

You'll never understand.

- I'm trying to understand, help me.

- Only I can.

- Help me understand.

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- Authorities tell us that the written confession

from sixteen year old Tyler Huff of East Bank

provides a detailed description of the night

he murdered his parents and dumped their bodies in a field.

- The outcome of this case can be attributed

to a team effort throughout our department

and a persistent pressing from the Chief

for justice to be served, thank you.

- Hey dad, can we talk?

- Sure.

Need a break anyway, what's up?

- I heard back from the doctors

and they said everything with the baby is good.

- That's great.

- I just wanted to let you know.

- [Travis] I appreciate you telling me.

- That's all, I'll let you get back to work.

- Hey wait.

Do you think, we're gonna get a chance to meet the dad?

I mean if, if you don't know him, I'd understand,

You know I'm not trying to,

Oh I'm sorry sweetie.

- It's not your fault.

- I just have so many questions.

(sobs loudly)

You need to tell me something?

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