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Over here.

Oh, God, look at this.

That's something all right.

Lord, disgusting.

How do you think we need to go?

I'm pretty sure we're approaching hell right about now.

I can smell it.

Jen, you know, I can handle this. I'll get a couple more uniforms down here.

Okay, Meg.

I'm tired.

I think you're back on the job too soon.

Need to get some strength back.

I'm fine.

You know, this weapon could be here or anywhere between

here and the crime scene.

Yeah, well, we need to find this knife the victim told us about because we

going to make that agate salt if we don't.

You know, how come Cagney and Lacey never got the plum assignments like

I can never remember which one was which. Can you?

I don't believe it.

Oh, my God, you found it.

Yes, baby, one black -handled switchblade, as reported. Drop it right

Beautiful. You know what? I'm telling you, I think the wallet is in here, too.

Oh. This is wonderful.

Oh, my God.

The victim is Kyle Brookner, 18, who was a senior at Embarcadero High.

He had a school ID on him.

Cause of death?

Blow to the head, crushed his skull.

Time of death?

12 midnight, give or take 12 hours. But the ME says that he was killed somewhere

else. There wasn't enough blood on the scene.

Just a kid, dumped.

Does he have any family?

Yeah, there's a mother that's during the father's deceased.

They're coming in to identify the body.

Anything else?

Maybe more than one assailant, you know? He was a big, strong kid. He was

wearing a letterman's jacket.

The dumpster case?

Yeah. Okay, stick with family and friends and known associates. It's

random attacker would have moved the body.

And let's find the murder site. Trace the victim's movements, starting with

last 24 hours.

Partner with Reina.

Where's Nate?

Any personal day?

Oh, that's right.

This is brunch?

Kind of all I had besides sex, salt, and chocolate.

Trifecta of decadent bliss.

I'm not complaining.

That's pretty good.

Feeling guilty?

About what?

I'm taking a personal day.

No. Are you kidding me?

It's personal.

That's the whole point of it. I can do whatever I want.

Mm -hmm.

Mm.

Mm. So.

What happens after this?

We talked about a movie, maybe.

Maybe dinner out.

Dinner in.

Whatever you say.

My

son

was never in trouble with the law.

If he had enemies, I don't know them.

Everyone loved Kyle.

And you had no idea that Kyle didn't come home last night?

I left for my office early this morning. I had a house closing.

I'm a broker.

I thought Kyle was asleep.

She goes to bed early.

Sometimes Kyle comes in after she's in bed.

Did you know where Kyle was last night?

Did you?

Kyle rides his bike.

To the gym several times a week with his friends from the team.

Silver's gym.

Do you know if Kyle had a girlfriend?

Yes.

Angela Martin.

She goes to our school.

Okay.

Look, thank you for talking with us. We know this is a very difficult time for

you.

You said you thought it might be someone Kyle knew.

But that can't be.

No one who knew Kyle would want to hurt him.

Help you ladies?

Hi, Inspector Washington.

This is Inspector De La Ringo.

We have a few questions we need to ask you about Kyle Booker.

He's not in any trouble, is he? Why do you ask?

You'd be surprised. He's a good kid.

Was he here last night?

I can check.

How well do you know him?

He's kind of the unofficial after -school training center for the

football team.

Commonly, the guys have been coming here since they were freshmen.

Any problems with them?

You know, at that age, they get rowdy sometimes, but it's on the pen that they

do. Like I said, they're good kids.

Hi. Yeah.

I was signed in at 8 .15.

And out?

We only checked them in. Someone who was here might remember.

You? No, I was down at my place in Mexico. I got back last night.

Oh, that explains the team.

It's all over, too.

We're going to need the list from all day yesterday and the names and numbers

your employees who were on duty.

Sure. Just give me a couple minutes.

Is it all right to take a look around?

Kyle's all right, isn't he?

No. We found his body this morning.

Hey, I need to start working out.

Help?

When we heard about Kyle,

some of the students put this together.

I didn't have the heart to tell them no.

Looks like you had a lot of friends. Oh, Kyle was popular.

B -plus student, the teen, active in campus affairs.

Something like this shakes... Walk!

Something like this shakes our protected little world.

Coach Staley.

Mrs. Harris.

I'd like you to meet inspectors Eckstead and Ramirez.

They're investigating Kyle's death.

They may have some questions for you.

Anything we can do to help.

What are you going to tell us about Kyle?

He was a three -year starter for me.

A team leader.

He was a hard worker. Never missed a practice.

And I was proud to coach him.

He was all -league middle linebacker.

Hey.

There are probably a hundred names here.

Yeah, you should have time for a power set.

Raina. Yeah?

See a Monarch Model 10 there?

No.

Okay, so he finishes his workout, leaves on his bike?

Or maybe not.

CD.

The lab's confirmed.

It's cow's blood.

We'll be talking to everyone who might have seen Kyle at the gym. And can't

seen the neighborhood. We still haven't found the bike, though. Well, there's

one more thing to factor in.

Toxicology report.

Drugs? Not what you think.

Illegal anabolic steroids in high concentrations.

Kyle was a user.

But I would have known.

I would have seen it in Kyle, wouldn't I? Not necessarily.

The drugs affect some people more than others.

It's not true, Mom.

They're wrong.

Where could he have gotten illegal steroids?

Well, unfortunately, it's not that difficult.

No, my brother wouldn't do that.

He always took care of himself.

They were very close, ever since my husband died.

Yeah, that's okay. We understand.

If you find anything, we'll let you know.

Sure.

Under the circumstances.

Yeah. She's hanging in there.

You know, it still makes you wonder, though. I mean, they seem like a really

strong, solid family.

They loved each other.

Well, unfortunately, kids are not their parents, and everybody makes mistakes.

Most of the time, people who love you most get hurt.

Oh, God.

What is that?

Extreme action figure. They have a whole set of them. Ben has a couple that he

plays with.

Maybe he shouldn't.

Trust me. And the very smart boy, he knows that that thing has absolutely

nothing to do with the perfect male image.

But you know what? I think maybe I'll remind him.

All right, T -1607, John Mendoza.

Son,

it's not worth the dose.

Just sit up.

My, my, my, John.

Breaking training?

And I thought seniors were supposed to set an example for the rest of the team.

Don't you know possession of tobacco could get you suspended from Friday's

Those aren't his.

John found them on campus.

He told me all about it. Is that so?

Coach wouldn't lie.

Look, you really have the right to invade these kids' privacy and single

members of the team.

And you are?

Corday. Denny.

Maybe you want to pat me down while you're at it.

Maybe I should.

Mr. Corday is filling in for Randall, our assistant coach.

Where's Randall?

Hospital.

Appendicitis. How long have you been here?

Today's my first day.

Well, you're off to a bang up the dirt.

You know, if I were these kids' parents, I'd sue you. Well, more than a

principal's office.

Maybe you should have someone read it to you.

I guess we should be grateful they didn't throw rotten tomatoes.

How would you feel if you're in school and some fascist cop is going through

your locker?

Great. I'm going to become the enemy.

Speaking of enemy, Nate really got into it.

He's there one day and they're ready to vote him teacher of the year.

My partner has hidden talents.

Hopefully someday we'll discover what they are.

You guys are pretty tight, huh?

Yeah, you know.

Partners.

Sure. I know.

But he is a man.

And he did look cute in that tracksuit.

Did he?

We're going to grab some lunch.

Grab mine.

See you later, then. All right.

What are you doing?

The gym was closed during lunch.

Not died?

Some of you boys need?

Where'd you coach before?

Torrance. It's outside of L .A.

You really think we could sue the school?

It's possible. Yeah.

And once they start trampling on your right, where does it stop?

Kyle left the gym approximately 9 .45.

He worked out alone, but he didn't necessarily keep to himself. He spoke in

passing to, what, half a dozen of the people that we interviewed and gave them

no indication that he was upset or nervous.

We've got interviews to finish up, but...

Looking like Kyle's murder might not connect to the gym. Meanwhile, none of

neighbors saw or heard anything relating to the murder or the murder scene.

Okay, we're investigating a murder which may or may not include the use of

illegal steroids.

But there are other considerations.

Yeah, I looked at the training records for the football team dating back to the

players' freshman year.

Strength, speed, body fat, agility.

This is high school?

This is a team that's won.

Three out of the last four sectional championships.

Let's get to the meat.

No pun intended.

Well, there were huge unnatural jumps in some of the players' performances,

mostly between sophomore and junior year. Now, it's not proof positive of

steroid use, but it does give a pretty good indication.

I don't think Kyle's case was isolated.

So we pursue the murder as our first priority, but we also have an illegal

substance abuse problem, so we have to follow the drug to the source.

Find the dealers and the users and shut them down.

Hi, Angie. Thanks for coming.

This is Inspector Ramirez.

Hi. Can I get you a soda or something to eat?

No. Thank you.

Do you remember my school?

Yeah, yesterday.

I'm sorry about your boyfriend, Angie.

I stayed home today.

Well, do you think that you are able to help us out, answer a few questions?

I'll try.

Did you know that Kyle was using steroids?

He wasn't.

He stopped six months ago.

What made him stop?

Well, he just decided.

It was hard for him. He wanted to play college football, but he wasn't having a

good season. He didn't think that he was big enough.

Until he didn't go back.

Once Carl made up his mind, that was it.

Maybe I'll take that soda after all. Okay, we'll be right back.

Six months. I don't know. It's possible.

Steroids stay in your system a long time.

Yeah. Like love.

Look at me.

Dangers associated with prolonged use of anabolic steroids in adolescents.

Liver cysts, liver cancer, hypertension, urinary tract problems, premature

baldness, impotence, acne, irreversible breast enlargement in men, deepening of

the voice, and increased body hair in women.

Not to mention steroids are addictive, cause depression, mood swings, violent

behavior.

Relax. Oh,

you're so tense.

You know, when I was in school, I was playing ball.

It was just totally different.

You know, I mean, I blame the culture.

Bigger is badder.

You know, badder is cooler.

It's all the pumped -up macho crap.

Can we heal what's wrong with the culture some other time?

Sorry.

Close your eyes.

That feels nice.

Sometimes it's hard to stop being a cop.

Well, I like cops.

There's one cop I might even love.

Oh, shoot.

Okay, I'll get some towels.

Hey.

So, none of Kyle's teachers and no one in any of his classes admits to knowing

that he was using steroids.

And he had no feuds with any other students. So, what do you got?

Silver's gym check -in log.

Didn't Kyle's mother give you the impression that he worked out with his

from the team? Mm -hmm. Yeah.

Because Kyle worked out at the gym on Mondays and Wednesdays, and his

were there on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so they were never there at the same time.

Yeah, going back like three months.

And Kyle's girlfriend Angie told us that he stopped using steroids six months

ago.

So maybe his buddies didn't like this.

Back to the school.

I didn't spend as much time in high school when I was in high school.

Well, I never missed a day of class.

Oh, yeah, yeah. She was a goody two -shooting.

Yeah, can I see you for a minute?

I'll meet you downstairs.

Have a seat.

You know, Cat, Meg and I are just going back off to sit down.

So how's your flu?

Fine.

Took a lot out of me, but, uh... I can see that.

I'm just a little tired, that's all.

But it's over now, right?

And you don't plan on getting sick again, do you?

No.

One day at a time.

One day at a time.

Was that it?

Yeah.

Yeah, that's it.

Just want to make sure you're okay.

I'm okay.

Hey.

Let's try it at practice, see how it flies.

You want a soda?

Actually, I could go for a cold beer.

That'll save some luck.

I mean, if it's a problem.

I gotta say, when Mrs. Harris called and announced she found a new assistant

coach without consulting me, I was not pleased.

So far, things are working out.

You're part of your program. I jumped at the chance.

We do all right.

We've had a few breaks.

No, you got men, not boys, playing for you. That's not luck.

You think there's gonna be any fallout over this Brookner kid being killed?

Doesn't affect us.

I thought he was one of your stars.

Was.

This year, his head wasn't in the game. He wasn't breaking the big plays.

The truth is, I was thinking about dropping him down to second string.

I mean, I like the kid. His death is a tragedy.

Still, this steroid thing doesn't look like it's going away anytime soon.

How can something that makes you bigger and stronger and better able to protect

yourself be all that bad?

Side effects?

I haven't seen any.

Which is not to say that any of my guys would be caught dead using this stuff.

Amen. And at least the locker search came up empty, thank God. And whoever

the boys a heads up.

No harm, no foul.

Hey.

In fact, it's cool. Good for you.

My parents thought that it might help keep my mind off things.

They're probably right.

Everyone's been nice, but... It's like I'm infected or something.

You know, maybe they just don't want to intrude.

Angie, when we talked yesterday...

You didn't tell us how Kyle's teammates reacted when he stopped using steroids.

They made him an outcast.

He said that it didn't bother him, but I knew that it did.

He thought they were friends.

He was never tempted to start using again?

I don't want to talk about this anymore.

Oh, Angie, Angie.

Did something else happen?

Something... Maybe that you want to tell us?

Six months ago, we had a fight.

He was acting so crazy, I told him that I couldn't see him anymore.

He touched me.

I stayed home from school for a week. I lied about what happened.

I was so ashamed.

He begged me to forgive him. He swore that he would never, ever use again.

And he never did.

Keep your pants on, John.

Cockticks are bad.

You're not supposed to be in here.

And your name is?

Charlie. Well, Charlie, we're investigating a murder, and we'll be

to be.

Now, it's possible that Kyle Bruckner's death relates to his steroid use, and we

think that maybe some of you know a little something about that.

We also think that you could help us find who killed him, if you really

to. Come on, he was your friend.

But he wasn't your friend?

Not after he hurt the team.

He quit on us.

We're supposed to be together on and off the field. All Kyle wanted to do was be

with his girlfriend.

You got a problem with women, John?

You want to find out?

Do not make this the worst day of your life.

Anybody else?

That's right.

We're trying to push the buttons.

If anyone here cares that Kyle was hit over the head, bled to death, and thrown

into a dumpster, give us a call.

I was cleaning my house.

I decided to flip Rachel's mattress.

I found knees underneath.

Mom?

Did you find who...

Where'd you get

them, Rachel?

Sit down, Rachel.

Sit.

Did you get these from Kyle?

No. Did you know your brother was using steroids?

Everybody uses steroids.

You wanted me to compete, to be a winner.

How am I supposed to do that?

Did your brother know that you were using?

I don't know.

Where'd you get the drugs from, Rachel?

From a girl at school.

And where did she get them from?

I don't know.

All I know is they come in from Mexico. Some guy here brings them in.

You're already eating.

Uh, it's okay.

It smells great.

I, um, I went to that place you said you like.

Well, I guess I'll get some plates.

Okay.

Uh, actually, you know, I'm glad you came by.

I needed to talk to you.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Just, uh... You know, Lily... Last

night, when you said that you might love me... I didn't mean it. I

mean... I shouldn't have said it.

Look, Lily, I like you a lot.

I love spending time with you, but... What I said at the beginning still

I know.

I mean...

I have feelings for you. I just don't think that they're the same feelings

you have for me.

Yeah, I'm sorry.

You don't have to be sorry, Nate.

Okay? I understand.

We haven't even been together that long. Can we please just forget about it?

Okay? It won't happen again, I promise.

Look, maybe we should talk this through. I mean, I don't want to hurt you.

Then don't let this come between us.

Everything's okay.

Okay, as long as we can be together... We can.

Well, that's all that matters to me.

Really.

I'm going to get something to drink.

He lied to us, Jeff.

You were at the gym the night Kyle was killed.

I dropped by for a few minutes to pick up something.

And to talk to Kyle. We've got statements. People saw you two together.

Well, they've got it wrong.

You like to spend a lot of time down at your place in Mexico?

I like Mexico.

People respect your privacy.

You ever buy anabolic steroids while you're down there?

Privately?

It's legal in Mexico.

Until you bring it across the border.

I want a lawyer.

Absolutely.

What are those charges?

Possession with intent to sell.

Distribution to minors.

Smuggling. So far.

You don't have any evidence. We checked your place, Jeff.

We had a warrant.

That's quite a stash you got there.

The quantity alone should be a significant factor in sentencing. The

our tanning facilities at the local prisons are woefully inadequate.

Wait.

Forget the lawyer.

I can do a deal.

Oh.

I can give you names.

I think

I

want that lawyer.

You think?

I, um... I don't know.

Has he requested a lawyer yet? Oh, he doesn't know.

Well, if and when counsel arrives, the new charges murder, conspiracy to commit

murder, and conspiracy after the fact.

What? Murder?

Uh -huh.

You arrived at Silver's at approximately 9 .30 that night. You spoke with Kyle.

Shortly after that, you made a cell phone call to John Mendoza, who was a

student at Embarcadero High School, and we presume...

Another client.

Shortly after that, Kyle Bruckner was dead.

That's nothing to do with me. Why did Kyle quit his membership at the gym,

Did he threaten to turn you in? No.

All right.

I made the call.

I wanted the guys to talk with him, remind him that a lot of good people

get hurt if he started mouthing off.

And by the guys, you mean the players on the team that you sold illegal steroids

to? The whole thing is a joke. If they didn't get the juice from me, they'd get

it someplace else, except I provide the real stuff, not fake or cut or weird it

out with chemicals.

Man's a saint. No one gets hurt.

Kyle Bruckner got dead.

If the guys lost it, that's not my fault.

Maybe.

Tell me something.

After six months of not using steroids, why suddenly did Kyle Brookner become a

threat?

Found out his kid sister was using.

He said that if I or any of my people ever sold to her again, he'd go to the

cops.

Get off me!

Get your hands off me!

Hey, knock it off.

Knock it off. I got it, guys. Thanks a lot.

Get over here.

Sit down.

It's a bunch of crap. You can't arrest me. Shut up.

John,

do you own a 98 black Jeep Cherokee license plate JOX 101?

So what?

So what?

So it's at the crime lab.

They found traces of blood in the cargo area.

You keep a flashlight in the car, John, huh?

Metal one with a long handle, kind of like this.

Found blood on that, too.

Kyle's blood.

You didn't do a real good job of cleaning up, did you, John?

So why don't you tell us, where were you the night Kyle was murdered, huh? Where

were you between 9 .30 and midnight?

Home. Home? I don't think so. Try again.

Come on, John. Now's the time. What, did Jeff tell you to kill him, huh? Or did

it just happen?

It wasn't me. It wasn't. Oh, sure it was.

No, it wasn't me, I swear.

He told me nothing happened.

I just went in my car.

We're here to place you under arrest, Charlie.

for the murder of Kyle Bruckner.

All he had to do was listen.

I would have been first three.

Thank you.

They found Kyle's bicycle in Charlie's parents' garage.

I have news.

Coach Staley has been suspended pending a complete investigation.

Well, kiss the season goodbye.

Well, it doesn't matter. He doesn't have to forfeit any games won while players

were under the influence of anabolic steroids, so that's every game.

So the whole school suffers.

That's right.

It's all learning the hard way.

So, Charlie Watkins talked, or...

Babbled is more like it. He said he tried to reason with the victim, but the

victim started to walk away, and that made him mad, so he hit him. So he'll be

hospitalized for a court -ordered psychological evaluation, and according

attorney, let me get the language right, Mr. Watkins was subjected to

unconscionable stress in his effort to make the team by members of the

Embarcadero High School Athletic Department.

Stress gets him every time. Not to mention enough anabolic steroids to

elephant. Of course, he will be suing the school district.

Took your advice.

It's the American way.

Hey, Captain, what about Jeff?

Well, he'll slide on the murder -related charges, but the others will stick.

Maybe he'll cut us a deal on his place down in Mexico.

Pardon me. I'm glad to be back.

Oh, by the way, Lily called.

She said she left her makeup bag at your place.

Personal day, huh?

So I'm not allowed to have a personal life?

What do you want, other details?

No, you can save that for your buddies at the bowling alley, coach.

Souvenir.

You got plans tonight?

I just have an air to run.

Well,

we got lamb chops and some new potatoes and green salad.

Cherry cheesecake.

Gabe's cooking, huh? Mm -hmm.

Thanks. I'm going to take a rain check.

Okay.

You got something on your mind?

I don't know. I just think it's ironic that Kyle Bruckner is dead because he

decided to quit taking drugs.

See you tomorrow. All right, honey.

Hey.

Hello. Hi.

Hey, uh, how's Lily doing?

She's doing great.

Everything's good.

I think the thing with her and Nate, I think it's love.

You know what's been going on, right?

Sure.

You're cool with it, right?

Yeah.

Forgive me, Father, for having it.

How long has it been since your last confession?

My lifetime.

I haven't been back to this church or any church since I was a little girl.

Can you tell me why?

Why don't you tell me why?

You tell me why I should come back here. How am I supposed to believe in a God

and a church?

Who took away the most important person in my life.

Who was that?

My mom.

She came here looking for help and guidance and couldn't find any.

Where was God? Where was the church when she needed them the most?

Your mother.

Left here with no options.

She killed herself 23 years ago.

It's taken me a long time to forgive her.

And I don't know how I'm supposed to forgive God.

Ginny?

Ginny Louise?

I knew your mother very well.

Ginny, can we go someplace where we can talk as friends?

Your mother and I spoke often, and I think it's safe to say that I knew she

very unhappy.

She felt trapped.

I tried to counsel her, as I was trained to do, to pray and to...

Find forgiveness in her heart.

And two weeks later, I heard of her death.

I, uh... I have always felt that I could have done more.

Why didn't you?

It was a long time ago.

Things were different.

I should have.

But maybe I can help you.

I don't know if you can.

I don't know if anyone can.

I'm an alcoholic.

I'm a drug addict.

Sober at the moment.

Three weeks ago, I tried to do exactly what my mother did.

What are you looking for, Jenny?

A way to believe.

I don't know how I'm supposed to turn myself over to a higher power.

I'm not sure that there is one.

You said you wanted to commit suicide, but you didn't.

You said you were abusing alcohol and drugs, but you're sober.

Look at you.

You know, maybe God's been with you all this time.

Jenny.

The first leap of faith is the hardest.