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Hey. Hey.

Oh, by the look on your face, I think you snagged me corporate talent. Fine,

sealed, and delivered. Congratulations, Kathy.

Thanks, Lorraine. You know, we have a lot of work ahead of us, but if we

to pull this off, we are going to be flooded with new clients. We will

be able to pick and choose who we want to represent.

Does he know?

No. It's a secret.

Is he back from his meeting? Yes, he is. He's in his office. Oh, great.

I cannot wait to give him the good news.

Listen, Dean has to go to Denver tomorrow to meet with Maycore's senior

marketing to get the ball rolling. Can you take care of those arrangements?

Definitely. I'll have his itinerary in your desk in about an hour.

Wonderful. Thank you.

That's great, Raj. Have them forward the artwork to me and I'll get graphics on

it right away.

Thanks.

So how did the meet go?

Terrible. What? What happened? I don't know.

You have got to be kidding me. I am.

We did it. We got the account. They loved our concept.

Congratulations, baby.

Terrible, is it? Yes. Now you know that this project means time spent apart.

Does this mean my wife's going to miss me?

Yes. Your wife is going to miss you very much. And you, are you going to miss

your wife?

I don't have to think about that. Okay.

Of course, I'll miss you. Yeah, you better. And speaking of which, your wife

work to do. I'll see you later. Okay. Oh, I almost forgot. It's Thursday

It's my evening with a lady. It won't be late.

Oh, now, see, that's terrible.

Three women loose on the city. No one's safe.

I'll see you later, honey.

All right.

Hi. I was downtown already. Thought I'd stop by for a moment.

Who is that?

A client.

New account.

Your client seemed to be getting younger by the year, James. You know, Cheryl, I

really don't have time to chat.

I'm sorry, James. I just wanted to talk.

What is it you want?

I wanted to talk about our anniversary.

It's Sunday. I thought maybe we could celebrate by going away for a few days.

Just you and me?

Now is not the time to talk about this. You know that?

We will talk about this later.

At home.

Then I guess I should be going.

Yeah.

Do confirm lunch, too, for me, please.

Yes?

Suzanne, Kathy Swanson is here to see you. Great. Send her in.

Hey. Hey, Kat.

What's the occasion?

I need some advice.

As your lawyer or your best friend?

Neither one's going to be free, by the way. Very funny.

Listen, I just left Cheryl. She's... So upset. She wanted to bail on us this

evening. I convinced her she could not let our Thursday night plans fall apart.

It's James again, isn't it? Of course.

You know, it's their fifth anniversary this weekend. She says he doesn't even

seem to care.

Doesn't surprise me.

She's really worried that James is thinking of moving on.

Yeah, well, she should be. I saw her prenup.

It's horribly one -sided.

I advised her not to sign. She didn't listen to me.

Basically, the only way she's going to see a dime is if he gets caught fooling

around. Like she's holding out hope that life will return back the way it was

when they first got married.

Huh, not gonna happen.

He is what he is. The James we first met, he was a fake.

Sorry, I'm in a man rant, aren't I?

Listen,

instead of the usual, how about we get all dressed up and go to Sweeney's

tonight? I mean, maybe it'll help Cheryl keep her mind off her problems for the

evening. Good idea.

I have a new dress I've been dying to wear anyway. All right.

See you at the usual time, huh? I'll make the reservation.

I know it sounds really cliche, but

counseling can help, huh?

James would never consider that.

He doesn't like anyone knowing his business.

What makes you think James is really considering leaving?

He's just been so distant.

You cold?

Cheryl, James has always been kind of distant, honey.

I just don't know what's going on inside his head lately.

I mean, I don't feel like I know him at all anymore.

When we met, it was the first time in my life I felt worshipped and wanted.

I mean, everything I desired he got from me.

I'm afraid I'm going to lose that.

I'm going to lose that.

Something's got to change.

If you go on like this, I'm going to drive you crazy.

I know.

Excuse me. Of course. You okay?

Yeah.

Hey. Whatever happened to keeping her mind off this tonight? I know, but I

tell that she wanted to talk about James.

Now, I can't stand what he does to her.

I just want to kill him, doesn't it?

I swear, he's going to push her right over the edge.

Speaking of which, did you hear what she did to Clay Stevens?

Who's Clay Stevens?

Who's Clay Stevens?

Before she met James, she went out with a stop.

He broke it off for whatever reason. She went ballistic.

She threw paint all over his BMW and actually burnt all his clothes.

She's mad.

Cheryl did that?

Yeah. He never pressed charges.

But, I don't know, maybe he was scared.

Cheryl's definitely had her share of relationship issues.

Well, she can blow it off sometimes, but, oh, here she comes.

That is amazing.

Okay.

How you doing?

Where are we?

Where were you?

James. That scared me.

I always go out with the girls on Thursday night, remember?

Oh, that's right.

That's when the witch's coven convenes.

Oh, please don't start.

Don't tell me what to do.

I bet you were all talking behind my back the whole time.

No, we weren't.

There's plenty of things that we talk about. Don't cut the lies.

I know what you talk about when you're with him.

You know how I know?

That supposed friend of yours, Kathy.

She came by to see me at my office.

You tell her about all our problems, Cheryl?

What are you talking about?

She didn't tell you, did she?

She said she wanted to talk about us. She was concerned.

She wasn't concerned.

She was trying to break us up because she's jealous.

Jealous? Jealous?

Jealous about what?

Us.

It's your friends who have screwed this relationship, Cheryl.

But it doesn't matter anymore.

I'm filing for a divorce.

What?

You're filing for divorce?

Yeah, why not?

I don't love you anymore.

When there's no attraction, you and I have nothing in common.

I love you.

End of conversation.

Good night.

I put those projections in your briefcase for the meeting.

Oh, and Lorraine is going to fax you that other stuff to the hotel, okay?

And call me as soon as it's over. Let me know how it went. I will. Okay.

Oh, and honey? Yeah?

Good luck. Fingers crossed.

Fingers crossed.

I love you, babe. I love you.

Travel safe.

I will.

Don't forget to call me. I won't. Thank you.

Hi.

Hey,

honey.

Hello? Is Cheryl got a man?

Sure, honey.

What's wrong? You sound upset.

James told me last night that he wants a divorce.

What? Oh, honey.

Said he wasn't attracted to me anymore.

He said that?

I could kill him.

I mean, how dare he? I stood by him all the time, hoping things would get

better, and this is what he does to me.

Now who's going to want me?

I'm older, not as pretty.

You are so pretty. I mean, look at you. You deserve so much better.

Cheryl, I gotta be honest. I think that this is for the best. Why don't you give

Suzanne a call? I know she can help you, okay?

Cheryl, are you there?

Yeah, um, James, uh, also mentioned that you went to see him a few weeks ago.

Why didn't you tell me?

I was worried about you, honey.

Really, you haven't been yourself for a while.

But I told you things in confidence and asked you never to say anything to

James. I swear I didn't say anything. I just told James that I was concerned.

I was worried about you. That's what friends are for.

I'm sorry, honey. I didn't mean for it to cause a problem.

He said you were trying to interfere with the relationship.

Well, that's absurd, Cheryl. He's messing with your head.

I'm your friend, honey. I would never do anything to hurt you.

I gotta go. I'll talk to you later.

Okay, honey. Well, call me anytime you need to talk, alright?

Yeah, okay.

James?

Any particular reason why you're here?

I really want to make things work between us.

I'm willing to make a conscious effort to change. I'll stop doing whatever it

that you... You don't get it, do you?

Hmm?

There's no more us anymore.

We're finished.

And what the hell I ever saw in you?

Get out.

Your dry cleaning's up front.

And also, Mr. Simpson called about restructuring your insurance policy.

He says he can have the paperwork to you in about a day or so. Thank you so

much. And have you seen the flow chart?

Uh, yeah, I gave them to Dean. They're probably on his desk. Do you want me to

go get them? No, no, no, I'll grab them. Why don't you get us a cup of coffee,

because it looks like we're going to be here a while, okay?

Yes, hi, Mr.

Swanson's room, please.

I'm sorry, there's no answer.

Would you like his voicemail?

No, I'll call back. Thank you.

Kathy, are you in there?

Uh, yeah, just a minute.

Hey. Hi.

Listen, something has come up, so we're going to have to do that tomorrow, okay?

I should be back in a couple of hours.

Yeah, of course.

Is everything okay?

Oh, yeah, yeah, it's fine.

I think Dean is having an affair.

Great. Just great.

First James wants to divorce me for no reason, and now Dean decides to have an

affair?

What happened?

Some woman left a message on his machine at the office telling him that she

missed her flight to Denver.

Well, maybe it was someone from work.

Yeah, but Dean didn't tell me he was traveling with somebody else.

Perfect.

I rummaged around and I know.

I found this.

Maybe it's for you.

I can't think of any occasion. It's not like it's my birthday or anniversary.

I also found this postcard from this woman in Hawaii saying that she missed

I mean, it just doesn't add up.

He always seemed to hide it so well.

But you always catch him in the end.

He must think you're stupid, Kathy.

You can't let him get away with it.

I mean, I'm sorry for you and I'm sorry for myself, but we are not made to

suffer like this.

Yeah, but he's the one to be sorry.

I'd like to kill him.

Now, how could he do this to me?

My sentiments exactly.

How could James want to divorce me?

Why don't you come by tomorrow?

We could talk about this tomorrow, now that we've got something in common.

We'll have a nice lunch, just you and me.

Actually, I'd really love that.

Thank you.

One o 'clock, then? Perfect.

So, where is Dean?

Still in Denver.

Supposed to be coming back tomorrow evening.

Well, good.

That gives us time to talk and figure something out before you confront him.

Thanks, Cheryl.

Hey, what are friends for?

Hey, darling, I'm just calling to let you know that we did it.

The meeting went fantastic. They loved our ideas.

That's great, Dean.

You all right?

Yeah, I'm just feeling a bit under the weather.

It must have been something I hate.

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.

Well, listen, I will be home tomorrow.

I love you very much, and I can't wait to see you.

Great. I'll see you tomorrow.

Hey, honey.

Thanks for inviting me.

My pleasure.

Would you like a glass of wine?

I would love a glass of wine, thank you.

Now, I was thinking, has James told you why he wants a divorce?

Haven't you figured it out yet, Cass?

They never tell you the truth, the real reason.

Oh, it'll be the usual crap.

Says he doesn't love me anymore.

I don't think he finds me attractive.

Talk about shallow.

I mean, I can't believe it. How could he do this?

Same way that Dean could cheat on me.

This isn't Dean's first affair.

I know.

I was so embarrassed.

I was humiliated. I was angry.

He swore to me that it was a one -time thing. You know, a mistake.

He begged me to take him back. I mean, begged me.

I don't know how to say this, Kathy, but I think Dean has been playing you all

along.

Guess I should listen to my brain rather than my heart, huh?

Quite the pair we have, huh?

Yeah.

Two lousy husbands.

The worst.

Have you ever thought about how much better off we'd be without him?

I really do love Dean. I mean, things were going so well between us.

I just can't believe that he would do this. Well, he did.

I mean, gosh.

You can't even face the facts, Cass.

You know, maybe I'm just jumping to conclusions.

Maybe there's a reasonable explanation for all this. There isn't.

I mean, you can't bury your head in the sand, Kathy. You've got to face the

facts. This isn't his first affair.

I mean, once a cheater, always a cheater.

You know, enough is enough.

We can't let James and Dean win.

Neither one of us deserves the treatment that we're getting, and I, for one,

don't think we should have to take it lying down.

We have to take control of our fates.

Well, I mean, how are we supposed to do that?

I mean, it looks like we're both going to end up divorced women, honey.

We don't have to.

Wouldn't you rather be suddenly single instead?

Look, neither one of us can afford to go through a divorce.

James will probably enforce the prenup, leaving me penniless.

And your business will be fractured.

I mean, who knows?

Dean may even take it over.

What are you suggesting, Cheryl?

Wait a minute. I know. I know. We should just kill the bastards.

I think we should just cut off their... I think we should be more subtle.

I mean, the last thing we want to do is get caught.

What do you mean by subtle?

Well, you could get rid of my problem for me, and I'll

get rid of your problem for you.

Great idea.

That'll keep the police off our trail.

Now, let's see.

How should we kill our husband?

Gun?

Knife?

Freak accident.

I still think we should cut there. Shh.

I think you should leave the finer details to me.

Well, I told them.

To our master plan.

What's going on?

I can't do this anymore, Dean.

I trusted you.

You're my love.

My best friend.

What are you talking about?

You should be more careful what you leave in your office.

I still have no idea. Really?

Well, who's the girl who misses you so much, Dean?

And this?

Who's that for?

Actually, this was for you.

I wanted to give it to you when I got back from Denver.

Please, Dean, you've humiliated me enough, but don't treat me like a fool.

Who's the woman who missed her flight, Dean, huh?

Who's she?

How dare you?

You promised me, you begged me to take you back the last time.

The postcard is from my sister.

Her nickname when we were kids was Corky.

The woman you're wondering about is Maycorp's lawyer. She was traveling to

same meeting.

Here's her correspondence detailing our meetings and what we needed to close the

deal.

I have her phone number if you want. We can call her right now and you can talk

to her. What about the necklace?

What's the occasion?

Because you are absolutely the best thing that's ever happened to me.

And I wanted to do the unexpected.

I wanted to do something special.

To my love, my wife, the diamond in this necklace

pales to your beauty.

I would have offered you the stars if I could have.

I love you and always will, your loving husband.

I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry.

It's okay.

It's okay.

I made a promise to you that I would never do that again.

And I kept it.

You're the only woman in my life.

So this is what we're going to do. Do you have the projections on your

briefcase? Yeah, I also have the flow charts. I put them in the car already.

Wonderful. We need to get copies of those on Monday to send over there.

Okay. All right. I think I can do that then. Okay. That would be great. I'm a

little bit worried about the project management.

Hey, Cheryl.

What are you doing here?

Can I talk to you for a moment?

Of course. Of course.

Can you give us a second?

What's up, Connie? I'm running late for a meeting. I only have a minute.

You haven't returned any of my calls.

Are you avoiding me?

No, no, honey, I have been so crazed at the office and at home, but I'll call

you later and tell you all about it, okay? So you'll call me soon, right?

Of course, just give me a couple of hours.

Remember, the clock is ticking.

What was that about? Not quite sure.

Honey, I'm just going outside to smoke a cigar.

Okay, can you bring me my iPod first, please?

Anything for you, sweetie.

Thank you, honey.

Too late. Have a good time.

What the hell?

Honey?

Dean?

Oh, my God.

Dean? Dean?

Dean? Oh, my God!

You know, after 30 years, it doesn't get any easier.

I know.

After a while, dealing with the dead bodies is easier than the live ones.

Yeah. And it's your turn.

I know.

Mrs. Swanson, I'm Detective Miller. This is my partner, Detective Crony.

I know this is very difficult, but if you can, we'd like to ask you some

questions.

Did you discover your husband's body?

Did you see or hear anything unusual?

No, I was in the bathroom and listening to some music.

And, uh... He said he was going to go out for a walk.

Well, at this point, Mrs. Swanson, it's probably a robbery combat.

Why would somebody want to kill my husband?

Why would they want to do that?

We'll catch him, ma 'am. We'll find out who murdered Jasmine.

I don't even know what to say.

I don't know how this happened. Everything was going so perfect, and

it's just gone.

I'm so sorry.

I loved him so much.

I know.

He knew that.

I don't know if I could ever live with myself.

Oh, please.

Don't talk like that.

One of the last conversations we had, I was accusing him of cheating on

me. I was screaming at him.

Come here.

Come here.

Why? Why did he have to tell me now?

Morning, James.

I've had my lawyers.

Draw up a divorce settlement proposal. I'd like it signed within a week.

You're unbelievable.

My close friend loses her husband to murder.

You don't even show up for the service.

Now you want to present me with some papers. Can't you please just hold off a

few weeks?

As I said, sign it within the week or the offer is off the table.

And I'll enforce the prenup agreement and you get what you came into this

marriage with.

Nothing.

What exactly is this offer?

$200 ,000.

One lump sum payment.

$200 ,000?

You must be joking. You are worth millions and this is all you can offer

This won't last me a year.

Well, to be honest with you, I don't really care.

You disgust me.

You think you are so high and mighty.

Ever since we got married, I've had to put up with all your crap and now you

have the gall to... Flap me in the face with this pathetic, pathetic offer.

Everything you had to put up with.

Cheryl, I would have never married you if I knew who and what you were.

I had a P .I. check out your past.

You've been in and out of mental institutions for years. You're not

You're constantly medicated.

James, they're painkillers. Oh, get real here.

Painkillers? Since when are Valium and antidepressants painkillers, Cheryl?

They're a mess.

James. Don't say anything more.

It's my final offer. Take it or leave it.

You'll pay for this, you bastard!

Oh, hey, Cheryl.

We need to talk.

Can you meet me later this afternoon?

Oh, I really don't feel like going anywhere.

It's important.

It's about Dean.

Dean?

Please. You need to meet me at the park.

What's going on? You said something about Dean?

I know who murdered your husband.

Oh, my God, honey.

Who?

How would you know?

Him with me?

Cheryl, is that some sort of thick joke? That's not even funny.

Hardly.

I kept my end of the deal.

Now it's time for you to keep yours.

What are you talking about? What do you mean it was you?

Don't be coy with me, Kathy.

You know exactly what I'm talking about. The deal to kill our husbands?

I killed yours.

Now it's time for you to kill mine.

After all, they're just trash.

Oh, my God.

You're insane.

I'm going to go call the police.

Tell them what?

That you were a co -conspirator in your husband's death?

Do you remember our talk at lunch?

How we discussed killing our husbands?

It all worked out just fine for you, didn't it?

You now own the entire ad agency and pretty soon you'll be getting a large

insurance policy check.

I don't think you'll be calling the police anytime soon, Cap.

How could you do that?

We were just talking.

I wasn't serious. It was just talk.

How did I know you didn't mean it?

How could you not know?

You crazy bitch.

I want to make sure that you spend the rest of your life in prison or in asylum

because you need help.

No, you're not.

You are going to kill James so that we both have the lives that we deserve.

Otherwise, I'm going to be the one that goes to the police and tell them about

our little luncheon.

I'm sure they'd be very interested to know that Dean was cheating on you and

that you wanted him dead.

Cheryl.

wasn't cheating.

Well, not now he isn't.

I'm sorry.

I'm just going to tell the police how you tried to enlist my help.

But that's a lie.

They'll never believe you.

I have nothing to gain from Dean's death.

Now you, you on the other hand, it's going to be.

Your word against mine, and that's a chance that I'm willing to take.

No, Kath.

No, it'll be your word against yours.

I taped our conversation.

I did.

I'm sure the police would love to get their hands on this recorder.

How should we kill our husbands?

Sue, I suggest you fulfill your end of the deal.

You have one week to kill James or this tape goes to the police.

Something absolutely awful has happened, and I need your help.

Well, you have it. You know that.

What? You have to promise to keep this between us. You cannot tell anybody,

anybody. Kathy, I'm your attorney. Anything you tell me is strictly client

-lawyer privilege.

This is crazy.

Come on, take a deep breath and tell me what's going on.

Before I found out that I was wrong about Dean cheating, I had a

with Cheryl.

I was really upset, and I had too much to drink.

We started bitching about our husbands. I mean, really going at it, and she

suggested that... She suggested that we get rid of them.

I agreed.

Assuming that it never really meant anything, it was just...

Talk to numb the pain.

Cheryl did me.

Cheryl did Dean.

What?

Like a bad dream, Suzanne. I can't believe she actually killed him.

You realize you're just accusing our girlfriend of murdering Dean.

I understand that, Suzanne, but you have got to listen to me. I know it sounds

crazy, but it's true.

And now Cheryl wants me to kill Jane.

Okay, if what you're saying is the truth, then... As your attorney, I have

advise you, you've got to call the police.

Cheryl obviously lost it, my God. No, no, no. No, I can't. You have to, Kathy.

I can't. Hang up the phone, please. I put down the phone. Suzanne, put down

phone.

She had something on me.

What?

You were hurt and upset over a misunderstanding.

You may have said... She taped our conversation.

Apparently, she has me agreeing to the idea.

She often knows about life insurance policies that Dean and I recently took

on each other. And she also knows that we changed our will that we would leave

each other our portion of the business.

I'm screwed.

Even if she can show intent and motive, I can fight that in court.

Honey, you didn't mean it. It was just talk.

I need some time to think.

Cat!

Hey, you guys, hold up for a second.

You're going to love this one.

Turned it out, the next -door neighbor found your murder victim's wallet just

about two blocks away from their place.

Thanks, Bill.

You're welcome.

Look at this.

Driver's license, money, credit cards all intact.

Looks like this is more than a simple robbery gone wrong.

Let's go talk to the grieving widow.

Yeah.

I'll be right out.

Detectives?

Mrs. Watson?

Can we talk somewhere in private?

Uh, sure. Of course, this way.

Mrs. Swanson.

Oh, please, call me Kathy.

There's been a development in your husband's case.

What do you mean?

His wallet was discovered in an alley about a block from your home.

Money and credit cards intact. That ruled out robbery.

We think that your husband was targeted.

Targeted? Someone wanted your husband dead.

My husband had no enemies.

That you know of.

It could have been a business deal gone bad, or maybe your husband had a

gambling debt.

No, no, my husband didn't gamble.

Maybe a former lover or current, someone you may not know of.

We'd like to begin by interviewing your employees.

Of course.

We want to ask you some questions as well, Mrs. Swanson.

I have nothing to hide.

I'm going to get started with the employees.

Think back.

Anything unusual happen recently?

Maybe an argument your husband had with someone?

Um, no. Not that I know of, but I don't think so.

Any disgruntled employees?

No, our company has been expanding, so we've been hiring, not firing.

And how long have you been employed with the company?

Um, ever since they opened the agency, about three years ago.

How would you characterize your relationship with Mr. Swanson?

He was the boss, but we were all like a family.

I mean, Dean and Kathy, they treated us like we were part owners.

No one here is going to have a bad word to say about either one of them.

Were you having any problems?

Well, like any couple, we had our fair share of problems, but we loved each

other very much, Detective.

What kind of problem?

It's no secret here at the company that Dean had an affair a couple years ago.

And would you know who he had the affair with?

No.

No, I would never pry.

I know how difficult the whole thing was for Kathy.

But when you thought he was, you must have been very upset.

Yes, I was upset.

I was angry.

I was a devastated detective, but I loved my husband very much, and I know

he loved me. And as it turned out, I was wrong. It's as simple as that.

Okay, well, I think that's enough for today, Mrs. Swanson.

Thank you for your time.

Here's my card.

If you think of anything else, call me.

Mrs. Swanson, this is an ongoing investigation.

We need you to contact us if you're thinking of leaving town for whatever

reason.

Of course.

What about the relationship between Mr.

Swanson and Mrs. Swanson?

Very good together.

I'm absolutely sure about that.

Okay. There is no way that Kathy could be involved in Dean's murder.

She loved him.

Uh -huh.

Okay, well, I think that'll be all for now. Thank you for your cooperation.

Yes. I've been watching you, Kathy.

How'd that feel, having the police breathing down your neck?

I won't do it, Cheryl.

Yes, you will.

I have enough evidence to get you convicted. You don't have a choice.

Yes, I do.

You are about to get a taste of things to come if you don't cooperate.

You haven't said a word since I picked you up.

Come on.

What's wrong?

I was questioned by the detectives today.

They found Dean's wallet. Nothing was missing, so they figure it's more than

just a mere robbery.

Why didn't you call me?

You should have had me there representing you while you're being

Please, Kat, don't talk to the police again without me, all right?

I'm just not sure what to do. I feel so guilty. That's all my fault.

This is not your fault. Please don't feel guilty.

You were just venting. People do that. How could you possibly know Cheryl

would... God, she's insane.

You want me to go in with you for a while?

Would you?

Yeah.

Thanks,

honey. I appreciate it.

It's that smell.

I had no idea.

It was coming from the kitchen.

It's okay. Okay.

Oh, God.

Oh,

my God.

Okay. Okay. Come here, baby.

Come here, baby.

What? Hello?

Regretting anything yet, Kathy?

Now you have a taste of what can happen.

It was Carol.

She asked if I regretted anything yet.

All right, we're going to... Call the detectives. Talk to them. They'll help

nail her. No, no, no, no. How can we prove she was here? We can't prove

anything. It's circumstantial, but there's a lot of it. We can make a case.

Look, so hire the best lawyers.

I need some time to figure this out. Apparently, the police have been asking

questions, talking to all the neighbors.

They must think I had something to do with Dean's death.

Yeah, well, come on. You're the most viable suspect.

You got a possible motive, and you were the last person to see the victim.

All they're missing is the murder weapon.

They probably interviewed Cheryl by now, too. I wonder what she told them. She'd

be hanging herself if she said anything, right?

Yeah. What?

There's something I should tell you.

She's been unstable and on meds for years.

Why didn't you tell me this earlier, Sue?

I couldn't. She told me in confidence.

Insane or not, we can't let her get away with murder. The police are just going

to have to believe you. And if they don't?

I'm going to prison for the rest of my life for a crime that I didn't even

commit. They have motive. They have my voice on tape planning my husband's

death. I mean, right now, she's got the upper hand.

Yeah. Suzanne is here to see you.

Oh, send her in, please.

Hey.

Hey.

Oh, honey.

How are you holding up?

I just keep thinking about Dean and what she's done to our lives.

I know.

Well, I've been doing some digging.

Her mother was divorced when Cheryl was very young.

Then things went from bad to worse for her mother hooked up with a creep who

beat both of them.

I think Cheryl blames her father for what happened to her and her vendetta

against men.

Yeah.

Sorry to interrupt, but there's a career package that's just arrived for you.

It's marked urgent.

Thanks.

It's got to be Cheryl.

I'm not going to let her get away with it.

Please, let me talk to the DA.

They can set up a sting. We can trap her at her own game.

Bill, I mean, who knows what else she might have up her sleeve. I can't take

that risk.

Well, I don't like you being alone.

Thanks. Look, don't worry, okay? She needs me alive, at least for now.

Yeah? Mrs. Swanson, it's Detective Miller.

I have a few questions.

Can you come by the station, please?

Sure, I can come by the station in about 30 minutes.

Great. I'll see you then.

The detective wants to meet with me.

Did they say what they wanted?

Yes, she had some questions.

Okay, it's about time you were represented. I'm going to go to the

you. No, no.

If I retain you as my lawyer now, they're going to think that I'm trying

something. Or worse yet, that I've murdered Dean.

Kath, you need legal counsel.

Anything you say can and won't be used against you.

You need me there, honey.

I can't.

Wait. Let me just call you later and let you know how it went, okay?

It's fine.

I know this must be difficult for you, Mrs. Swanson.

Thank you for coming in. Sure.

Did your husband have an insurance policy?

Uh...

Yes, we both did, for $1 million each.

Why, is there a problem?

No, it's a routine question.

When a husband or wife is a victim, we always look to the spouse as a possible

suspect.

That's horrible.

Yes, but often true.

I didn't kill my husband, Detective.

Well, if that's the case, you will have no problem submitting to a polygraph

test. I thought polygraphs were inadmissible as evidence.

Yes, that's true, but the police like to use them as a tool.

Should I be hiring a lawyer, Detective?

That's entirely up to you, Mrs. Swanson.

We consider everyone a suspect until proven otherwise.

I think that's it for now.

Thank you for coming in. Sure.

Um, have you any other leads yet? No, not at this time.

But we are confident that we'll break this case.

I hope so.

For my husband's sake.

Sammy?

Sammy, honey?

Oh, my God, you scared me.

I've been trying to get hold of you. I was just about to call the police.

Honey, what?

Are you okay?

Cheryl, she attacked me last night. She knocked me out with some sort of drug.

What?

Let's get you to the hospital. We can document whatever she put in your

No, no, I'm okay, really.

Are you sure?

Yeah.

Kath?

I knew something like this happened when I couldn't get hold of you.

Honey, you are in a lot of danger.

Hello?

Hello, Kathy.

I'm sure the police would love to get their hands on the murder weapon,

considering it has your fingerprints on it.

Your fingerprints?

That's what she was doing.

Cheryl is trying to frame me for Dean's murder.

That's why she attacked me last night, so she could get my fingerprints on the

gun that she used to kill him.

What are we going to do?

You're my best friend. I would never forgive myself if something happened to

you, okay? So let me just deal with this on my own for now, all right?

I'm scared.

Me too.

Thank you, James. You just helped me get Cheryl.

Hey, it's me. Listen, can you meet me at my place tonight? I have something to

show you.

You know, your friend is lucky the car only clicked. It could have been a lot

worse. Can you tell us what you saw or heard?

Well, it was too dark to see much of anything, but what I heard was the

of tires.

And then I saw Suzanne on the ground and the taillights of the car.

Could you tell the make of the car?

Only that it was a sedan.

And it was black, I think.

It seems rather coincidental that not long after your husband was murdered,

your lawyer was mysteriously run down.

Is there something you're not telling us?

No.

Your impeding an investigation is considered a crime in itself.

I'm sorry, detectives. I don't know what to say. I don't know anything.

What was she coming here for anyway?

She was just coming to keep me company.

Look, I really need to get to the hospital. Can I go?

Mrs. Swanson?

Yes. Is Suzanne going to be okay?

Well, she's a little shook up, but she's going to be fine.

Thank you so much.

We wanted to keep her overnight, but she's insisting on leaving.

Can I see her?

She should be signing out as we speak.

Oh, okay. Thank you.

Oh, honey.

Hi. Oh, Kathy.

Oh.

I'm sorry. I was so worried about you.

I thought you were dead when that car hit you. Forget it. I'm a lawyer. You

get rid of me that easily.

Did you get a look at the driver?

It just happened too fast.

It wasn't an accident, Suzanne.

It was definitely Cheryl.

She knows I'm helping you. Don't you think it's her little way of sending us

message?

I'm so sorry for getting mixed up. Hey, don't.

You'd be doing the same thing if it was me.

I'm going to be fine. Would you quit?

There's only one way to handle this nightmare.

Yeah, go to the police. I can't go to the police. Sheriff already has too much

incriminating evidence against me, especially with my fingerprints on the

weapon. I mean, she's going to continue to terrorize us until James is dead.

What do you have in mind?

I think it's time to plan James' death.

Hello? I've changed my mind.

I knew you would.

You don't have much time left.

What do you want me to do, Cheryl?

I don't think we should be discussing this on the phone.

Just get close to James.

I'm sure you'll do fine.

Hiya, James.

What the hell do you want?

How much do you think you're worth?

That's none of your business.

I'm guessing millions.

Yeah.

So where are we going with this?

Oh, I was just wondering what a good divorce lawyer could do if he had his

on these people.

If I'm not mistaken, your prenup is null and void if you get caught cheating.

Too bad for you.

Thanks.

How much?

I don't know yet.

Let me think about it. I'll get back to you.

Never figured you for a blackmailer.

Like me as to why you're doing this.

Oh, there's so much that you haven't figured out about me, Jane.

Me too.

I have an appointment to see Mr.

Man. Yeah.

Hello, James.

I'm sorry, sir. I tried to talk to her.

It's okay. Thank you.

Yeah, what do you want?

I thought it best that we meet here rather than in public. You know, safer

both of us. How much?

Don't be hasty.

You must be enjoying this little game of yours, huh?

Okay, then.

Half a million.

Come on, get real, huh?

I was thinking more like 50 grand.

Huh. Easy, easy.

It's just business.

It's called negotiations.

There's no negotiating. That's a figure. That's what I want.

Okay.

It's going to take a day or two to come up with the money, though.

Hmm.

Actually, I'd be willing to trade the half a mil for something else.

I see you've finally gotten started.

I'm not quite sure how to pull this off, Cheryl.

Can we talk tonight?

I have a meeting with James at 6 .30 at his office.

Oh, well, after that.

From now on, I don't think it's a good idea that we be seen talking together.

Well, we both need this to go off without a hitch, Cheryl.

Well, then figure it out.

Hey, Suzanne, can you meet me at my place tonight at 615?

Sure.

We're going to break into Cheryl's house. We are what?

If I get my hands on the gun and the original tape, all of this will be

me. No, wait, wait. That's breaking and entering.

What if somebody's there?

There's an alarm.

Don't worry. Cheryl has a meeting with James at 6 .30. Also, they gave me the

spare key when they went to Europe last year. We won't have any problems.

How much time do you think we'd have? Not much. An hour, maybe two.

Get in.

James, I'm so glad you called.

This won't take long.

What won't take long?

I canceled your credit cards and I put a freeze on our joint account.

This is great.

How the hell do you expect me to live? On the street like a dog?

What a nasty divorce battle, Cheryl.

Sign these documents now and you end up with something.

Leave this room and that prenup kicks in and you get nothing.

Got 24 hours to sign.

Goodbye, James.

24 hours and that's it.

You go in the kitchen. I'm going to go. Yes.

My heart is still pounding.

Boy, I could never be a criminal for a living.

I thought you said we had hours. I thought we did. I don't know what

Well, thanks. You scared the hell out of me.

Hello?

Time has run out.

You have until tomorrow.

After that, I have no money and a husband who's going to divorce me.

And you get prison for life.

You said I had a couple of days.

Well, things change.

Get used to it.

I'll let you know when it's done.

You do that.

What?

She is freaking out.

James must have really pissed her off tonight.

Hello?

James.

It's time to complete our deal.

Okay, now I get my photos and all the negatives, right?

Yeah, and you get your freedom. Meet me 8 p .m., Jacob. I'm building on

Williams. I'll be there.

We have a problem.

James says that he knows about our conspiracy. He claims he has proof.

What do you want me to do?

He's toying with us.

He's trying to buy time.

Where are you?

Jacobson building on Willow Street.

I'm on my way. This better not be something you're trying to pull.

Don't do this.

James, haven't you figured it out yet?

I have lots of money.

I'm not in it for the money.

Meryl? What are you doing?

Don't do anything.

I'll give you whatever you want. Shut up, James.

You said it yourself.

It's over.

We're through.

You know what?

He's lying.

It's a bluff.

Shoot him.

Shoot him now.

Not yet.

What do you mean, not yet?

Two prominent businessmen from our quiet neighborhood, dead.

Within weeks of each other, Cheryl, it's too coincidental.

I think it's better if James disappears.

That won't work for me.

Too many legal complications.

No body, no estate.

I mean, it could take years to cut through the red tape of having him

declared dead.

I don't want there to be any uncertainty.

Well, then I guess you better figure something out, Cheryl.

Nothing would give me more pleasure.

You enjoyed killing Dean, didn't you?

Yes, I did.

The look on his face when he realized what was happening gave me the greatest

rush I've ever experienced.

You know, I'm tempted to kill James myself, just for the thrill.

So how do you think that we should do that, Cheryl?

Drop that gun. Shall.

Now. Okay.

I told you it wasn't going to work, didn't I?

Didn't I tell you that?

I don't know who to shoot first. Just calm down. Calm down.

I'm helping you plan my husband's death and you taped it.

You're in on this.

You're trying to get me to admit to murdering Dean and setting this whole

up.

What I can't figure out is how she got you to agree.

She had some photos of me.

So, we made a trade.

I help her out. She'll give them back.

It doesn't matter.

It's too perfect.

I have the chance to kill you and the only person that knows about it.

Yeah.

And obviously I can't trust you.

Kathy, why did you do this to me?

I'm going to kill you.

I can't believe I trusted you.

Believed you were my friend. You said you'd never do anything to hurt me.

And yet you betrayed me.

It was you and Suzanne who caused my marriage to fail.

If he hadn't interfered,

James and I will still be happy.

You're not my friend.

Friends don't ruin their friends' lives.

Friends like that don't deserve to live.

Kathy? Kathy?

James! James!

Come on, Kath.

I'm going to enjoy this, Kathy.

I can't believe what a lying two -faced bitch you turned out to be.

How could you turn on me after all that I did for you?

Please, Cheryl, just put the gun down. Okay, you got what you wanted.

James is dead.

Just walk away while you still can.

Why would I do that when you've just given me the perfect scenario?

A murder -suicide committed with the same gun that you used to kill Dean.

Don't, don't do it, Cher, okay?

I would never, ever go to the police.

There's too much incriminating evidence against me.

We're both in this together.

I mean, just quit while you're still ahead.

I'm not going to quit until I've placed this gun in your cold, dead hand.

You betrayed me, and now you're going to...

Oh, God, Suzanne.

Are you okay?

Just come my way. Okay. Okay. Slow, easy.

Easy. Oh, my God.

Hey. Thank you for not listening to me at all.

Oh, my God.

It's all right. Yeah.

Yeah. You're okay.

Oh, my God.

This is the proof of everything that I was telling you, okay? That tape has

Cheryl confessing to the murder of my husband and also plotting James' murder

well.

Mrs. Swanson, what you did was very dangerous.

And Mrs. Oliver, I'll have you come down and make a full statement.

Absolutely.

Thank you both.

Dean would be proud of you, girl.