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INSPECTOR MONTALBANO "THE SENSE OF TOUCH"

What is it, Orlando?

Let's go

One, two, three...

four, five, six, seven...

eight, nine, ten

Goodnight

Orlando, behave

Let's go!

Stay here, you know you can't go over there

Stay here

Piccolomini!

It's Patern�! You've shut the dog outside

- Hello? - Inspector?

- Sorry for calling so early - Catarella, what's happened?

They've found a body, you've got to go!

Let me get this straight: a corpse has been found?

- Yes - Where's Inspector Augello?

- On the spot! - Where is the spot?

In the Sansovino district

Do we know the deceased's name?

Yes, sir

What is it?

It's about Enea, Silvio and Piccolomini

Enea, Silvio and Piccolomini? What was it, a massacre?

It's what's written here

Call Augello and tell him I'm on my way

Enea...Silvio...Piccolomini!

What sort of name is Enea Silvio Piccolomini?

It's the real name of Pio ll, a Renaissance pope

- Unusual for Vigata - Actually, they called him Nen�

- He was blind? - Yes

And him?

His guide dog. He's not moved since we came in

Salvo, come take a look

See, it's still on

He'd shut the windows and was making tea

He put the water on to boil and went to bed...

he forget about it, the water boiled over, put out the flame...

- and goodbye - He was gassed?

Looks like it. Let's wait for Pasquano and see

Listen, Salvo. Tell me what I can do here

You're asking me? Take your prints

Prints? But he was blind!

So what?

You know how a blind man finds his way round?

Making fun of me? By touch!

- Exactly! With the fingers... - Well?

There'll be millions of fingerprints!

I'll go mad sorting them all out

It's not worth it seeing as they'll all be his

What do want me to do? Do your job and get off my back!

- This gentlemen alerted us - Ah, yes

Come to headquarters, I'd like to ask you some questions

l won't come to headquarters!

- What do you mean? - Sorry, I'd prefer not to

I'm 40 and I've never been mixed up with police or thieves

It scares me

It's just a formality

I'm already sweating!

I understand

You knew the victim?

Yes, but he didn't go in for close friendships

I've been passing by his house for five years...

and we only ever said good morning

Why did you think something was wrong today?

- Because of Orlando - Who's Orlando?

The dog. He and Piccolomini were inseparable

l saw the dog was shut outside...

and I thought something was wrong

Why? The dog slept inside?

Piccolomini never went anywhere without Orlando

That's why I never went near him

- Why? - Because that dog's dangerous!

That dog there?

I don't trust him. He was always dangerous

All right

Thanks, I'll call if I need you

Watch out

- Don't go near that dog - Thanks!

- He's always been dangerous! - I see. Thanks!

Okay, goodbye!

- Tortorella, where's Fazio? - At headquarters

Tell him to make a make a detailed report on Piccolomini. I'm off home

What about Orlando, Inspector?

- Orlando? - What should we do?

How do I know?

We didn't know what else to do

l brought him home and let him sniff Adelina's meatloaf...

He's eaten the lot!

- Really? - He's a Newfoundland...huge head...

l thought all guide dogs were German Shepherds

- What'll you do now? - I don't know

- I can't keep him here - The company would do you good

What, Livia?

There's room for 2 at your place...

It's wonderful to own a dog

It's wonderful?

Bye, Salvo

Come in

- Inspector... - Come in, Fazio

I've got news about Piccolomini...

- Know what I found out? - What?

At the end of the 1 9th century, someone at Vigata registry office...

- had a strong sense of humour - Why?

He gave all the orphans names like:

Jacopo Ortis, Aleardo Aleardi and so on

He gave the name Enea Silvio Piccolomini to a child born in 1 897

That'd be the grandfather of the deceased

Exactly!

Enea Silvio, or Nen�, son of Mario and Assunta Calopresti...

Well, grandson of the one born in 1 897

He stayed in Vigata till he was 20, then went to find work in Turin

A blind man alone in Turin looking for work?

No, he was blinded afterwards

He worked in a foundry and had an accident

2 months after the accident...

he should have married a widow of the same age...

but what had happened made him change his mind

- And so? - He came back home

He had no one left

His parents were dead, his sister was married...

and living on the island of Levanza

Tell me something: what were things like between him and his sister?

Quite good, apparently

- How did he get by? - On his pension

That paid the rent. There wasn't much in his bank account

There was no one in Vigata who looked after him?

Not exactly. There's this Lux In Umbra

- What's that? - A charity from Montelusa

- A hospice? - No

A charity that provides help at home

It benefits about 1 2 people scattered around the area

People who need various kinds of assistance...

Lux In Umbra helps them be more independent

- The dog's part of this too? - Officially, yes

l think they'll want him back

A guide dog for the blind is something precious

Sorry for bursting in, l couldn't help it!

Someone found a message in a pitcher: "Help, they're killing me"

- Killing whom? - I don't know

Should I pass the call, Inspector?

Who's on the line, the pitcher?

I'll handle it, Inspector

Let me get this straight:

How did a pitcher manage to 'phone?

- Good morning - Good morning

Do you have to come and bother me at the barbers?

I just want to know if you've done the autopsy

Yes, it was easy

Well?

- What do you want to know? - How he died?

- Poisoned - By gas?

What gas?

From the cylinder!

Gas from the cylinder isn't poisonous!

- No? - No!

Just explosive...Boom!

Piccolomini overdosed on the barbiturates...

he took regularly every evening before going to sleep

I'd say he had heart trouble too

He didn't realise...

because no form of heart medication was found

Add it up yourself: barbiturates and his heart

Can I take him outside?

For a walk? Be my guest!

- What's his name? - Orlando

Any developments?

I'm not convinced about Piccolomini's death

So your keeping the dog in the hope he'll crack the case!

You're an asshole!

How did he die, in your opinion?

The water boiled over and put out the gas flame

- Gas from the cylinder isn't deadly! - No, gas from the cylinder...

...isn't poisonous! Just explosive!

- You're sure? - Of course!

- I didn't know! - Me neither. They just told me

Piccolomini died from an overdose of barbiturates

Something about the dog doesn't convince me

- Why? - Listen, I'll explain...

Patern� said Piccolomini and the dog were inseparable...

the dog slept inside. That night, Piccolomini gets ready for bed...

locks up, mistakes the dose of barbiturates and dies

So, how did the dog get outside?

This dog is very good natured

- Let's keep him! - I don't know, darling...

And if he put the dog out because he wanted to commit suicide?

Mimi...

Of course, he wouldn't have bothered making tea!

It was an accident then, l can't think of anything else

That's because someone wants to lead us to a dead end

It was planned by an expert, coldly and intelligently

Why an expert for a poor soul like Piccolomini?

Maybe Piccolomini wasn't the poor soul he seemed to be

- I'll get the photos done "gratiss�" - What does "gratiss�" mean?

- That you don't pay! - So you mean "gratis"!

- How can we come to agreement? - I'll talk to him

He's called Cicco de Cicco, he's a pal of mine!

- Catarella! - At your service, sir!

Take this dog for a walk, please

Of course, maybe he wants to do his business!

- He'll feel better! - Don't go too far

I'll handle it! Hear that, Orlando?

Don't stray too far from me!

Orlando, this way!

Inspector, listen...

A Mr Di Stefano is waiting in your office

- Who's he? - The president of Lux in Umbra

- Good morning - Good morning

- I'm Mario Di Stefano - Inspector Montalbano

Poor Piccolomini, what bad luck!

- You knew him well? - Certainly!

He was in such good health...

and then he died in an accident

It was an accident, right?

Actually, he had heart trouble

But he didn't realise because he took a dose of barbiturates...

that proved to be fatal

Poor soul! At least he died in his sleep, blissfully unaware

You know his relatives?

Yes, I informed his sister on Levanza

We'll arrange the funeral

- Let me know when it'll be possible - Certainly

Thank you

- Thanks for everything, Inspector - Goodbye

And the dog?

Sorry, I forgot something

We'd like Piccolomini's dog, we trained him...

and he could be useful to someone else

Yes, the dog...

- Orlando? I'll go and check - Where? The dog's at my house!

- I'll give him back soon, okay? - All right

- Goodbye - Goodbye

Who was that with Di Stefano? His driver?

Driver, dog trainer, sedan-bearer...

Does your leg hurt? Let that be a lesson to you and Galluzzo

You shouldn't drive so fast in the patrol cars!

- It was an emergency! - Cut it out!

What do you know about the sister and other relatives?

Ignazia's 2 years younger, married to Silvestro Impallomeni...

- They run a hotel on Levanza - Did she still see her brother?

Yes, often. Actually, for the last 4 years...

he went to Levanza by ferry every Friday evening...

and came back Monday

What else?

Nen� was very fond of his nephew and niece, Giacomo and Marietta

- That's all? - That's all!

Piccolomini was a poor devil, l can't invent a double life for him!

- But there is something interesting - What?

- Ignazia's a great cook - Really?

Know how she learned? Working at Calogero's for a year

Want to go with them?

No! Come on!

Good morning, Inspector. Sorry to bother you...

but it's about the dog

Of course, the dog...

Can we talk about it later? I'll you call you

- Goodbye - Goodbye

Excuse me, madam

I'm Inspector Montalbano. Are you Ignazia Piccolomini?

- Now she's called Impallomeni - it's a pleasure

What do you want with my wife?

First of all, my condolences for the loss of your brother

He was an angel!

Always so thoughtful, he never forgot anyone

We've got to go, the ferry leaves in half an hour

l know it's not the right moment, but I must ask some questions

Inspector, I'm really not up to it

And it's late, the ferry won't wait

Come to Levanza, it's lovely just now

You can stay at our hotel. The rooms are small, but nice

And there's the fresh fish! l cook it myself!

Go. We'll sort something out

- Goodbye - Goodbye

- Hi! - Hi, how are you?

- Fine, and you? - Great

- We've got a guest - A guest?

Here he is!

Hello! Let me look at you!

He's lovely, what's his name?

Hello, Orlando!

Didn't a friend of yours tell us about a holiday she'd had here?

Carlotta! She and her husband know this place very well

She told us about an island where there's The Bay of Beavers

- The Bay of Rabbits! It's on Levanza - Yes, The Bay of Rabbits on Levanza

Feel like going there?

- A holiday? - Just a couple of days

I'm due some days off: if I don't take them they're lost

Why not? Seems like a good idea

Come on, Orlando

- Why did we bring him? - Who, Orlando?

- So we can make friends - He'd be better off with Adelina

Are you joking? She's even scared of dogs on TV!

Let's go, it's late!

Hi, Orlando!

- You know this dog? - Of course, the blind man's dog

- Mr Piccolomini? - Yes. Why's he with you?

Mr Piccolomini had some bad luck

- I'm sorry. I remember him - You knew him well?

He took the ferry every Friday and Monday. He was a character!

What do you mean?

He was difficult. He never wanted to be near anyone...

and there are no facilities for the disabled here

We'd put a chair down there for him, so he didn't have to climb the stairs

I'd feed Orlando, that's why he makes a fuss of me!

Right, Orlando?

- Thanks! - Don't mention it! Bye

Bye Orlando!

- Inspector - Madam

- This is the car - Thanks

- How are things? - Good

- Had a good trip? - Yes

- Been here before? - No, but I hear it's wonderful

- I'll show you round the island - Great! It's my first time here too

This is the most beautiful place in the world!

Nen� said so too, even if he couldn't see it

- Nen� liked to come here? - Of course!

He came every weekend

The weather's always nice here and he loved to play with my kids

Who's Nen�?

My brother

He died last week. Didn't the Inspector tell you?

I didn't have chance! I'll explain later

We're nearly there

- Be careful here, madam - Thanks

- This is our hotel - Beautiful!

When you've freshened up, we'll go for a spin!

Silvestro!

It's all got to be fixed up. Who knows when it'll be finished!

- Good morning, how are you? - Fine, thanks. And you?

Fine. We reserved the best room for you

- My brother-in-law always slept there - Thanks, you're very kind

- Unleash Orlando, he's at home here - Yes?

Yes, unleash him

- Here's your key - Thanks

You'll be very comfortable. it's everyone's favourite room

The few who come. Lately, no one's been here at all

- Ignazia, come here! - Excuse me

Finished with our papers, Miss?

- The season's not started yet - What does that mean?

What does it mean? Women should keep their mouths shut!

Did you hear what that man said? He's crazy!

Forget it. Come on

I don't understand some things!

Get away from there!

We're here on an investigation, right?

Yes...

we're here on one of my investigations

Something about her brother's case doesn't add up

Anyway, what does it matter?

It doesn't detract from the beauty of this place

We're here together, we've got a couple of days holiday

Of course, but maybe it'd have been better to tell the truth

Yes, it'd have been better to tell the truth...

but I didn't really lie: we are on holiday

if I'd told the truth, we wouldn't have left in the right frame of mind

to do things properly

l may as well get engaged to you!

That's all we need!

- Beautiful! - Catarella, what's going on?

Look at this lovely pitcher l bought at the market

Yeah, it's really nice...

but if you want chilled water, put it in the fridge!

You want to compare the fridge to the natural coolness of this pitcher?

What's this?

- It wasn't there before - The receipt?

Maybe it rose to the top when I put the water in...

- "Help, they're killing me"?! - "Help, they're killing me"!

- This is serious! - it's just like that 'phone call!

I'll call the Inspector right away!

I've got the number here

What's going on? A party? Get back to work, it's nothing

"Help, they're killing me"

Hello, Inspector? I bought a pitcher at the market...

Catarella, you call me on Levanza to tell me this?

No...l filled it with water...and... "Help, they're killing me!"

Catarella, calm down. Let me get this clear: you bought a pitcher...

- What's wrong with it? - Inspector, it's Fazio

Catarella's agitated, but something strange happened...

there was another message saying, "Help, they're killing me"...

like the one found at Fiacca. I think it could be serious

There's no time to waste, but what can I do? I've just got here!

Let's do this: find out from Catarella...

where he bought the pitcher and find out if the vendor...

makes the pitchers himself. Try to find out as much as you can!

- Then let me know - Okay

- Fine - Anything else?

- Wait a moment! - What's happened?

Ls Augello there?

- Yes. Catarella, call Augello - Right away

l sent Catarella to get him, he'll be here immediately

You could put it through to my extension, that's what it's for

- Who is it? - The Inspector

Hello?

Mimi, pin back your ears and listen to me...

Yes, okay, but...

All right Salvo, of course. Certainly! Bye!

- You're sure it's here? - I was told on the far left...

there's a sign for Grotta Rossa There's no sign...

- but it should be here. Let's try - Let's try!

- Can you make it? - Yes

It's beautiful here!

What are those? This place is incredible!

I'll get Orlando and come right back!

Stop!

Where've you come from, Hell?

You think poor Piccolomini's in hell? What did he do to you?

And who are you?

Patern�, one of Nen� Piccolomini's neighbours

- You must be Tot� Recca - What do you want from me?

Some fish...

Piccolomini said you have the best on the island!

- That's funny! - Why?

Nen� didn't eat fish, he was scared of the bones...

He risked choking to death 'cause he couldn't see them!

But he's dead anyway, because of an accident, right?

Why do you ask if Piccolomini died by accident?

He has to be dead by accident?

- You're a cop! - Come off it!

- So, what do you want from me? - A glass of water, please

Thanks

- Can I have some fish? - No

- I haven't been out for 2 nights - Why?

Because the sea's rough

Doesn't look like it!

- And tomorrow? - it'll be rough tomorrow too

l get it. You read that on internet or they said so on CNN?

Come on Orlando, let's go

- Thanks, bye - Goodbye

Where are you going?

I'm not tired, I'm going for a walk. Get some sleep

- Why are you going? What happened? - Nothing

Sleep!

- My compliments, lunch was excellent - Thanks you, Inspector

- I'm a born cook - Really?

My father got me a job in a restaurant in Vigata

- Which one? - Do you know "Calogero's"?

I eat there nearly every day!

Then I met my husband. He was born here on Levanza

First we had a restaurant

Then, with all the tourists, the restaurant became a guesthouse

And now a hotel

Silvestro wants to aim high. He says tourism here will increase

Foreigners pay more, but they expect more

- That's why we're doing this work - Foreigners come here?

No one comes here

Excuse my indiscretion, but how do you pay for the work?

My husband takes care of it, you've seen what he's like...

He never lets me get involved in these matters

He's all that's left to remind me of brother

He really loved him

Nen� never managed to get over what happened to him

He was depressed, he didn't want to go out...

he even said he wanted to die

But when Mr Di Stefano started to take care of him...

he almost started to live again

He came to terms with the tragedy and I could see him more often

This morning you said your brother had a friend here

Yes, Tot� Recca, the fisherman

He'd come on Saturday afternoons or Sunday mornings,

put Nen� in his van and take him for a spin

Did he have other friends or acquaintances?

No, just Recca

He told me they met in Vigata when they were young

I don't know how they made friends, Recca's so moody

But you keep me here chatting, and I've got lots to do!

Yes, one last favour...

- Can someone take me to the harbour? - You're leaving already?

Yes, but I'll be back tomorrow. The lady's staying

- I'll take care of it right away - Thanks

- Thanks a lot - You're welcome!

- What are you doing here? And Salvo? - Everything's fine. Salvo's okay

- Yes, but where is he? - I think he's in Vigata

- Vigata? - Yes, something came up...

- But he said he'd be back soon - And when, exactly?

- Tomorrow morning at the latest - Ah, really?

Something comes up and he decides to leave without telling me?

- When did he know about this? - Fazio called him this morning...

and Catarella too

Great! He found out this morning and didn't say anything!

- No...maybe because he... - And you?

What are you doing here?

Salvo called me because... the hotel is very nice...

he knew I wanted to bring Beba for a weekend...

Mimi...he's a big son of a bitch!

No, Livia...he's a VERY big son of a bitch!

We went to the market, but we were too late

The stall was already gone

Anyway, we verified that the stall was in position 32

- What does that mean? - To avoid rows, the town council...

divided the market into numbered positions

They told me that number 32 is allocated to Angelo Poidomani

God, what a name!

He lives in Vigata, so l went to his house

l found out he sells flowers, not pitchers

- He'd changed places... - Yes, with the pitcher vendor

But Poidomani can only remember his name:

Pep�! So, I go back to the council...

and I find out that Pep� is actually called Giuseppe Tarantino...

here's his 'phone number. He lives in Calascibetta: Via Togliatti.

- What is it, Fazio? - Tarantino has a clean record

He always pays his license, he's well liked...

I'll just go to look, there've been kidnappings in that area

- Remember the one at Vigata? - Yes, but it was 7 years ago

- There's been nothing since - That might not be so...

maybe the ransom was paid and no one reported it

Anyway, I'll go and check just to make sure

We've been driving round for half an hour, where's Via Togliatti?

I always tell you to look at the map before we set off

Give me your mobile!

Check the map!

Hello?

Hello Livia. It's Salvo

Salvo, shame your not here!

- It's a beautiful day - I can imagine. Listen...

Sorry for yesterday, I had to leave suddenly...

Anyway, I'll be back today!

Don't worry, I understand. I'm fine here...

Come back when you want. Orlando's fine too

- ls Mimi with you? - Of course!

He's really nice! He doesn't let me pay for a thing...

- He's invited me to dinner tonight - Really?

How kind! Pass him to me!

- He wants to talk to you - Who is it, Salvo?

Your back's getting red, I'll rub some cream on it!

Mimi, come back today!

But l...

Come back right now!

Come here!

I'll give you cream on the back, arsehole!

- He hung up! - Maybe he was cut off!

Let's go back in the water

- Excuse me... - Talking to me?

Yes. Do you know if this is Via Togliatti?

Depends...

- On what? - if you go downhill...

it's Via De Gasperi

But if you go uphill, it's Via Togliatti. Get it?

Listen, do you know a Mr Tarantino?

- Depends - On what?

On who's asking. if you're asking, l don't know him

Why not if I'm asking?

Because you've got "cop" written all over your face

Galluzzo!

Good morning

- Who are you? - Inspector Montalbano

- Are you Mr Tarantino? - What do you want?

I wanted to ask a few questions

I'm leaving for a craft fair in Fiacca

I've not got a criminal record, my license is in order...

I've not had an accident...

Calm down, I just said l want to ask a few questions

Pep�, let the Inspector in

We're better off outside

Well?

- Where's your factory? - What factory?

Where all these pitchers are made...

No, I don't make them

l bulk buy them for a good price and sell them at craft fairs for a living

Listen, I've got to work!

Where is the factory

Marcuzzo and Sons

- It's in Catello: the Vaccarella area - Write it down

- Are they on the 'phone? - I don't know

l never 'phone them

Goodbye

Bye. Where's Catello?

70 kilometres from here, but the road's bad and today they're closed

- Thanks. Did you write it down? - Yes, Inspector

Fazio, what were we thinking of?

This is dated May 27th

- What's today's date? - May 1 0th

So this is at least a year old. if they were going to kill someone...

they'll have done it. I must go...

to catch the ferry for Levanza

When I get back I want to talk to the pitcher makers...

Marcuzzo and Sons at Catello

- Bye - Okay, Inspector

The Inspector's waiting for me. Okay, darling, I'll call you back

Tortorella, you make me miss the ferry!

Go to your basket!

Hi

I'm dead tired

- Mimi left? - Yes

- Was he well behaved? - The usual

What does that mean? Did he flirt with you?

Of course, that's why you sent him

We did as you wished, sir!

Livia, don't make me mad!

I don't know why I put up with you!

- Enjoy your meal! - Thanks!

Thanks

Here I am

Come on...

Easy...

Thanks!

Here we are!

- Enjoy yourselves - Bye

Come on

Good boy, Orlando

Well done!

Come on...

Go on!

Salvo, you're freezing!

- Going to give me that money? - You know I always pay!

- So, what do you want? - You know the state I'm in

- You've never had trouble with me - That's all we'd need!

- There's no one. Do what you want... - I'll break your neck...

Take this for now

Look, you're making me nervous

- You've just got to be patient - That's what you said last month

l gave you my word

- You never had trouble with me - Orlando, shut up!

I'll give you one more week

Yes, I understood. Okay...

- Hello - Good morning

I'm walking the dog

We'll settle up later!

Come here!

I've told you a thousand times not to bark!

Look what a mess you've got me into!

Let's go!

Did you look over here?

- I'm Inspector Montalbano - it's a pleasure

- What happened? - We found a drowned man

- It's Tot� Recca - The fisherman?

Yes, exactly. We found his boat out at sea...

- The boat out at sea, the body here? - Exactly!

- How did it happen? - Who knows?

Anyway Inspector, last night the sea was calm

What is it?

- Goodbye. Keep up the good work! - Thanks, Inspector

l told the Inspector too, if you want to come back here...

- there's always room for you - Thanks

It was a short visit, but next time we'll stay longer

Don't worry, there's always room for the two of you

When you go back to Genoa, tell everyone how nice it is here!

If this year goes badly too, we're ruined!

Again? I told you we'll sort everything out this year!

If the bank loses faith in us, we're ruined!

They'll take everything here: restaurant, hotel, pots, dishes!

I'm sorry. We've got to go now, the ferry's leaving

Thanks and my compliments for your cooking!

Goodbye!

Thanks again. Goodbye

Sorry if we got you mixed up in family affairs...

Don't worry, we were fine!

- Got the tickets? - No

- Didn't I give them to you? - No. You had them

Orlando, behave! Cut it out!

Sorry. I'm Inspector Montalbano. He's never done this before

- What's got into him? - I don't know

- Sorry. Keep up the good work - Thanks

I've got the tickets, I'll find them and bring them

Good morning

- Have a good holiday? - Yes, thanks

Inspector, about that blind man, the dog's owner...

- you asked about him on Friday - Piccolomini!

Salvo, I'll wait for you upstairs. Give me your bag

l remembered something that happened last year

- Maybe it's stupid - No, tell me

It was a trip Vigata - Levanza, and l saw him at the top of the stairs...

He called out to me so l helped him

Halfway down, he tripped and his stick fell in the water

He started to yell like crazy: "My stick!"

- He got all upset because of that? - it's not like it was a kid...

l went down and saw the stick floating on the water...

l managed to pull him back. Seemed like he'd gone mad

The other passengers didn't get it: they were alarmed

l fished out his stick with a hook. As soon as he got it back...

he almost kissed it, like a long-lost son.

He even gave me some money That's all, I hope it's some use

- Could be. Thanks a lot - Don't mention it. Have a good trip

- So, did he tell you something interesting?

I think so, even if I don't know why

l think so

I'd like to visit Ignazia again, it was a nice holiday

Yes, of course

See? We were fine, even if l had to work a little

You always get away with it: you know what I need to be happy

Good morning, Inspector

Inspector, how's Orlando? ls he eating and sleeping?

Maybe he's pining for his dead master, poor thing!

Don't worry: he eats, sleeps, goes on holiday...

- ls Augello in the office? - No, he asked for an hour off...

to look at some houses for a collaboration

- Collaboration with whom? - With his girlfriend, Beba

- She came to pick him up - You mean "cohabitation"!

- What did I say? - "Collaboration"!

- Collaboration...collab...cohab... huh?

Go to Judge Lobianco to pick up a couple of warrants...

one to investigate the bank account a of Silvestro Impallomeni...

and one for an autopsy on Tot� Recca, who died the other night on Levanza...

in an accident that doesn't convince me at all!

- Remember all that? - Yes

investigation of Silvestro Impallomeni's bank account...

Above all for a loan that's expired

And an autopsy on Tot� Recca... Was he murdered?

I think so

What have we got to do with a fake accident on Levanza?

Because it resembles the fake accident that happened to Piccolomini at Vigata

- Clear? - Of course, Inspector!

I'll get right onto it!

Keep me up to date

Galluzzo!

Know where Fazio keeps the filed cases?

- Yes, but he's away on business! - I know, I sent him

Do me a favour: find out about the driver of Di Stefano,

the president of Lux in Umbra. He's called Carmelo something...

l want to know everything about him!

- Can't you wait for Fazio? - No

- Okay, Inspector - Thanks

- Good morning, Mimi. Come in - May l?

- I told you to come in

- Well? - Salvo, I don't know if I feel sure

What are you talking about?

Last night I saw a woman: she was really beautiful

l said to myself, "I've got Beba. This woman has no effect on me!"

But she did have an effect on me, and how!

Afterwards, I felt guilty!

So you...

l didn't even go near that woman, Salvo!

What do you want from me?

Grow up! No one's forcing you to marry that girl...

no one's forcing to marry at all!

Decide if this is what you want...

but do it quickly because you're getting on everyone's nerves. Get it?

Let's talk about something serious

They took away Orlando!

- What? - They broke in and took him

That dog is the key to the mystery of Piccolomini's death...

so they took him away for just two reasons:

he either represents something important we don't know about...

or they're afraid he'll lead to the killer!

Couldn't he have just run away?

No, I'd rule that out. He'd grown so fond of me...

It was as if he'd understood I could arrest his master's killer

Salvo, you talk as if he's a human being!

He's more intelligent than a human being

Than most human beings I've met!

- Good morning! - Good morning!

- I'm Inspector Montalbano - I know. How can I help you?

- Did you know Nen� Piccolomini? - Yes, I took him gas cylinders

- You know he's dead? - Yes, they told me

They said he left the gas on, but this gas isn't deadly

Anyway, the cylinder was practically empty

- How do you know? - Piccolomini was very methodical

- What's today's date? - The 11th

l should've taken him the new cylinder tomorrow, the 1 2th

When he came by, he'd remind me: "New gas cylinder on the 1 2th!"

One last question: do all your cylinders have this sticker?

- Yes, it's our trademark - I understand

- Thanks, bye - Bye

- What have we come here for? - Hold this and I'll show you

This isn't one of the cylinders Piccolomoni usually bought

- It hasn't got a yellow sticker - So?

Maybe the killer substituted it

- Why? - To be sure it was full

You said this gas isn't deadly!

Maybe the killer didn't know!

He's ignorant, like us two!

- They cut off the electricity - There aren't any light bulbs!

- They're no use to a blind man! - Right, I didn't think!

Maybe the killer didn't think either!

Call Jacomuzzi on his mobile!

Hello?

- Hello? - Jacomuzzi, it's Montalbano

- What can I do for you, Salvo? - Remember the fingerprints...

- you took at Piccolomini's place? - All his

l know, but I'd like to check the ones I'm sure you took...

from the light switch and the gas cylinder

- The kitchen switch? - Yes

l want your findings tomorrow morning: early

- Not enough time - Work's work

- You're a bastard! - Don't use these words...

it's unbecoming from a nice boy like you!

- Bye, Jacom� - Bye

Let's go and see

See? It sinks!

Why? Should it have floated?

Full ones sink, empty ones float

- What does that mean? - I'll explain later

- Niccol�, what are you doing here? - You called me. Here's the tape!

Ah, the tape! Thanks, come with me

- Come in and shut the door - it's the video of the inauguration

- You owe me breakfast! - Okay

l can't stand that engineer, Di Stefano!

He won't even go to the toilet without being photographed!

There will be much more of this in the future. Thank you

- When was this video shot? - Four years ago

I don't do this rubbish now, I let Televigata do it

- What's in the background? - Cages for the guide dogs

- These are the Lux in Umbra premises? - Yes: Via Nazionale, Montelusa

- What's your name? - Gerlando Cascio

- What did he say his name was? - Gerlando Cascio

...l feel reborn thanks to Mr Di Stefano's kindness...

Very melodramatic! "The ordeal of Gerlando Cascio"...

It's just a bit of colour...

Thanks for everything, Niccol�!

- Remind me... - That you owe me breakfast!

Inspector!

Mrs Tarantino's on the 'phone

Hello, it's Montalbano. Good evening, Mrs Tarantino

Good evening, Inspector l must talk to you

- I'll come round immediately - No, not immediately

- No? - I'll explain later

- When should I come then? - Tonight. After midnight

Tonight, after midnight?

Please, don't park your car near the house

- Why should I park far away - I'll explain later, Inspector

- You'll explain? - I can't talk now

- All right. Goodbye - Goodbye. See you tonight

Di Stefano's driver, Carmelo Aloisio...

son of Alfonso and Lucia...

I'll throw that ashtray at you

l was reading Fazio's notes

Anyway, Carmelo Aloisio, nicknamed "The redeemed"...

is 44 and has worked for Di Stefano for 1 0 years

- Why "The redeemed"? - He killed someone when he was 20...

a tobacconist he was robbing

After ten years in prison he was let out on good behaviour

Then, more trouble till Di Stefano employed him

From then on, his record's clean

This other "trouble"?

He was suspected of organizing illegal dog fights

illegal dog fights?

- What happened? - He was released on lack of evidence

- That's all? - That's all, Inspector

- Well done. You can go now - Thanks. Bye

Bye

- I'm Inspector Montalbano - Mr Di Stefano isn't here

I'm not here to see him. Where's Orlando, Piccolomini's dog?

- You had him! - Ah, really?

- Where do you keep the animals? - Come on, I'll show you

What all this about? Where are the dogs?

- We've given them all away - To whom?

To other charities for the needy. Lux in Umbra's closing down.

- What do you mean? - Di Stefano made a mistake...

He helped everyone with the money of his deceased father...

- The money's all gone - And the state aid?

Di Stefano did everything. Money doesn't grow on trees!

Come in, it's open

Close the door

Yes

Some light?

Don't be scared, I'll go if you want

No, no. Come here

Sit down

Thanks

Well, madam, what did you want to tell me?

Leave my husband alone, he's a good man

- I don't doubt it, madam...Your name? - My name's Sara

What are you afraid of?

Why take all these precautions to see me?

No one here knows who I am, what my job is...

You're a man...

My husband's jealous...

if he knows I let another man in here, he could kill me!

You wrote this note and put it in the pitcher, right?

Yes

- Why? - He beat me up...

then tied me to the bed with a rope.

He kept me tied like an animal for 2 days and nights

- What had you done? - Nothing

A travelling salesman came by and I opened the door...

l was saying I didn't want anything when Pep� came back, saw us...

and went crazy!

- And after he untied you? - He beat me again

Then he had to go to market, and he told me to load the van

l ripped a page out of the newspaper...

tore it into strips and wrote the messages...

and put them in 5 different pitchers

Before he left, Pep� tied me up again

It was 2 days before I got free

l went into the kitchen, got a knife and slashed my wrists

But when you freed yourself...

why didn't you get away?

Because I love my husband

Then Pep� came back...

l was bleeding to death and he took me to hospital

He told them I tried to kill myself...

because my mother had just died. He didn't want to tell the truth

When I came home, I understood Pep� had changed

And that night we conceived my son

- He's never beaten you again? - Never

Sometimes he gets jealous...

so he breaks things, but he never touches me

But I've been so scared I can't sleep at nights

Scared of what?

That someone would find the notes now that it's all over

That Pep� would find out I'd ask for help to get away from him

- He'd have started beating you again? - No, on the contrary...

he'd have left me forever

- Fazio, you're back - Yes, Inspector

l went the length and breadth of the island

- But I did find something - Tell me

No bank loans have been given to the Impallomenis

At the bank on Levanza, they told me that a foreign company...

wanted to open a holiday village

With competition like that, no bank would give credit to the Impallomenis

l was just leaving...

when I saw and old man depositing money in his account

So I thought about checking if Piccolomini had an account there

- And? - I was right

And what an account!

- Meaning? - 400,000 euros

- 400,000 euros? - Yes. All in his name

That's not all! Recca too...

- The fisherman? - Yes. He was loaded...

but he'd invested in state bonds

l get it. And the autopsy on Tot� Recca?

They didn't find any water in his lungs

You were right, it wasn't an accident. He was murdered

The killed him and threw him in the water

Tomorrow call all the solicitors in Vigata...

and find out who's handling Piccolomini's will

if, as I suspect, Nen� had left everything to his sister...

go to Levanza, get Impallomeni and bring him here

We could save a bit of time...

- What do you mean? - Levanza's far away...

and I thought you'd want to question Impallomeni right away

- And? - I already summonsed him...

he's in your office

- Thanks - Just doing my job, sir

- Good evening, Mr Impallomeni - Good evening

- You wanted to talk to me? - Yes

There's something I've been wanting to know since I was on the island

How was your relationship with Nen�?

Neither good nor bad

Actually, I was irritated by the fact that he came every weekend

We have few guests, and a blind man who seems like a beggar...

isn't a very good advert

ls it true you're up to ears in debt because of your hotel?

Us small entrepreneurs are victims of the banking system

Or the moneylenders?

Like the one you were talking to on Levanza, near the anchors

Don't worry, your problems are over

Your wife'll inherit your brother's estate and you can pay your debts

- What estate? - 400,000 euros in the Levanza bank

400,000 in the Levanza bank? l swear I didn't know about it!

He said he'd help me once...

but he wasn't doing it for me because I didn't deserve it...

but for Ignazia and the kids

Often I didn't believe him though, because he talked bullshit

- I never believed him up to now - You were wrong

l can't believe it! How could I have known?

He drew a pension of little more than 500 euros a month...

how did he manage to save 400,000 euros?

May l?

Anyone home?

- Who are you looking for? - Ah, good morning

- I'm looking for Gerlando Cascio - Cascio?

Really?

You'd better hold a s�ance, he died just recently

He'd dead? How did it happen?

Why do you want to know?

I'm an estate agent. Someone's looking for a house in this area...

You're barking up the wrong tree, these are council houses

Cascio has one because he was blind and disabled

He was helped by an engineer who visited him every month

- Was his name Di Stefano? - How should I know?

I only know that Cascio was very poor

But then, when he died, his kids came into a lot of money

He was a strange person... and he died in a strange way

- How did he die? - He was on the railway tracks...

in his wheelchair just as the train for Palermo was coming in

l know he had a dog. Did it die with him? What happened to it?

It survived, but they had to put it down

It attacked every dog it saw, even mine for all I know

You know if anyone reclaimed it?

A man passed by two days after Cascio's death

He came for the dog, but he had to leave empty-handed

- Thanks a lot. Bye - You're welcome

- Did Jacomuzzi call? - No

ls he asleep on those fingerprints?

Galluzzo, I told you not to read at headquarters

We've been waiting an hour!

Don't give me that look. You asked if Jacomuzzi called...

- and I replied that... - Drop it

- And the dog? - Don't worry

When he's back, you'll be the first to know

l wanted to volunteer to look for him

Once my nephew lost his cat and I found it

- It was dead, but I found it - All right, now go back to work

Salvo, you were right

The prints on the light switch weren't Piccolomini's

- Maybe those on the gas cylinder too - Why didn't you find out immediately?

Because I thought this urge to find out why the invalid died...

was just your usual bullshit!

And because I'd have had the lab blocked for a week...

l waited for you to think about it

Have you all decide to show me how professional you are?

Fazio brings in a suspect without a warrant,

you don't analyse fingerprints because it's a waste of time...

l won't even mention you! Work must be done according to the rules!

Got that? So, who's fingerprints are they?

Of a previous offender: Carmelo Aloisio

Jackpot? See?

I think I understand what was going on

Piccolomini got rich smuggling drugs to Levanza

- He did on Di Stefano's behalf - How did he smuggle them?

Inside his walking stick: it was hollow

Every trip, he'd transport approximately...

- 2 kilos of cocaine - Who gave him the coke on Levanza?

Tot� Recca, who maybe got it from Tunisian traffickers out at sea

Recca would give it to Piccolomini, who'd then deliver it to Di Stefano,

and Aloisio, his accomplice. He'd refine it and take it to Fiacca

There was another invalid there, Gerlando Cascio...

who'd take it to Palermo to distribute

So, why did they kill Piccolomini if he was making them money?

Who knows? Maybe he wanted to stop doing it...

and they were afraid he'd talk

Piccolomini had earned enough for his goal:

to help his sister

Or Di Stefano couldn't hide the trafficking behind charity any more

Anyway, three people are dead. We have to nail the killer

I don't get one thing: how did Piccolomini die...

seeing as the gas isn't lethal

The killer wanted to put him to sleep then kill him with gas...

but like many of us, he didn't release gas from cylinders isn't deadly

In the glass that Piccolomini used for his sleeping drops...

he put a huge dose of barbiturates

But Nen� had heart trouble, and no one knew

And in fact, he died

Then the killer replaced the gas cylinder with a new one

There was one in the house, why didn't he use that?

He wanted to be sure that there was enough gas to be fatal

It was a mistake, because l realised the sticker was missing

Before leaving, he exchanged walking sticks:

in place of the hollow one, he left a normal one

Why did he want Orlando back? He's a dog!

Orlando's a special dog: he attacks other dogs!

So?

If a sniffer dog came near, Orlando would attack it

Piccolomini, for his part, would do some play-acting,

police officers would pity him and let him pass

He's a precious dog, and they took him back

And now we'll go and get them

It's closed. There'll be no one here

Are there any go-go dancers?

Want to look too, Galluzzo?

Let's go! You're always the same!

Take cover!

- What do we do? - Give me the gun

- Where are they shooting from? - The first floor balcony

I'm going in. Cover me

- Ready? - Ready!

Carmelo Aloisio, it's Montalbano!

Don't do anything stupid!

We've got to go up there

All right

There's nothing here

Here neither

No one's here

See? They're hollow

The dogs sensed this is where the drugs were hidden

if Di Stefano says Aloisio did everything without him knowing?

That's what we'll make say

- Inspector! - What is it?

Aloisio must have escaped this way

Chase after him then

Okay, Inspector

- Who is it? - Montalbano. Can I come up?

- Can you come back tomorrow? - Tomorrow could be too late

- All right, come up

My wife... Inspector Montalbano

Could I have 5 minutes alone with your husband?

Certainly. if you need me, I'll be through there

I'll put the children to bed

To what do we owe a visit at this unusual hour?

I'm sorry, Mr Di Stefano. The police don't have set hours

Especially when we're trying to protect honest citizens

l must inform you that we raided the Lux in Umbra premises

But don't be alarmed, we were looking for your assistant, Aloisio

He eluded capture and is wanted for drug trafficking...

and triple homicide

How can that be? I don't understand

We believe Carmelo Aloisio hid his trafficking activities...

behind the good works of your charity

We have proof that he pushed cocaine

l understand this news must be upsetting...

but I'm here to help you. Don't worry about a thing

Now, police, military and customs officers from all over Sicily...

are tracking him down. We'll get him sooner or later!

There's a car outside to make sure nothing happens to you...

and we'll tap your 'phone in case you receive any threats

Please, answer the 'phone...

Hello?

You should see him! He's having a heart attack!

Compliments for your timing. He was shitting himself!

I just finished talking... and the 'phone rang!

Stay another half an hour, I'll send someone to relieve you

l told him we'd place a car outside the house, okay?

- All right. Goodnight - Good night

- Bye darling. Don't worry - Bye

- Bye, behave, eh? - Bye daddy

- Bye daddy - Bye sweetheart

Here I am

Here you are

What the fuck have you come for?

To give you this

It's not enough

Not enough. I deserve better redundancy pay after 4 years work!

Thanks to me you got out of prison

l paid all your legal fees, remember?

Of course I do

But I thanked you enough...

4 years of doing your dirty work don't count for nothing

l haven't got time to waste. Count the money. You'll see it's enough...

to keep your mouth shut

It's obvious you were never on the run

Life's expensive...

With the police on your back... it's really fucking expensive!

Stop!

- Drop the gun! - Don't make things worse

Come on...

Leave him here, we've got to have a chat

- Leave us alone - But Inspector...

Tortorella, do what I say. Beat it!

So Aloisio, now we're alone and no one can hear us...

will you reveal a secret?

I haven't got a secret!

I only know that Di Stefano got me out of prison...

- to traffic cocaine - I know that

l know you launder dirty money through charity work...

and that you killed 2 invalids...

and a fisherman on Levanza because you wanted to stop

Di Stefano forced me to!

He was shitting himself because he thought the old men would talk

Tell that to the judge! I want to know what happened to Orlando

- Who the fuck's Orlando? - What do you mean?

Piccolomini's dog. The one you didn't kill with his master

I don't know!

You disappoint me, you know?

It's not good enough

Now you decide:

either Di Stefano killed you...

to avenge himself for your blackmailing him,

or I kill you...

to defend myself during your escape attempt

But I'd advise a third possibility:

tell me where Orlando is, piece of shit!

Move, you bastard!

- There's Orlando! - I see him. Go and get him

You're animals, not human beings. Shame on you!

What's up, boy? Want to play?

I can't I'm on duty

Let's go! Quick!

Come on, take him in! Move it!