1 00:00:00,969 --> 00:00:02,804 [♪ "APT" playing] 2 00:00:02,937 --> 00:00:05,673 ♪ Apateu, apateu Uh, uh-huh, uh-huh ♪ 3 00:00:05,807 --> 00:00:08,943 ♪ Kissy face, kissy face Sent to your phone, but ♪ 4 00:00:09,076 --> 00:00:11,980 ♪ Come give me somethin' I can feel Oh-oh, oh ♪ 5 00:00:12,112 --> 00:00:15,315 ♪ Don't you want me like I want you, baby? ♪ 6 00:00:15,449 --> 00:00:18,520 ♪ All you gotta do is just meet me at the ♪ 7 00:00:18,653 --> 00:00:20,087 ♪ Apateu, apateu ♪ 8 00:00:20,220 --> 00:00:21,856 ♪ Apateu, apateu ♪ 9 00:00:21,990 --> 00:00:24,024 ♪ Apateu, apateu Uh, uh-huh, uh-huh ♪ 10 00:00:24,157 --> 00:00:25,125 -Hey, good morning. -Good morning. 11 00:00:25,259 --> 00:00:26,828 -How you doing? You good? -Yeah. 12 00:00:26,961 --> 00:00:29,196 Morning. What can I get you? 13 00:00:29,731 --> 00:00:31,633 Miss? Are you okay? 14 00:00:31,766 --> 00:00:33,668 [♪ "APT" stops] 15 00:00:34,434 --> 00:00:36,169 Oh, my gosh! Help! 16 00:00:36,303 --> 00:00:37,805 Help! Somebody, please! 17 00:00:45,647 --> 00:00:47,515 [♪ "Knife In The Heart" playing] 18 00:00:47,649 --> 00:00:50,083 ♪ You-ooh-hoo, you-ooh-hoo ♪ 19 00:00:50,217 --> 00:00:54,454 ♪ This life This life is a knife in the heart ♪ 20 00:00:54,589 --> 00:00:56,024 [♪ "Knife In The Heart" stops] 21 00:00:56,958 --> 00:00:58,325 Good morning. 22 00:00:58,458 --> 00:01:00,528 Can't believe I worked on that stupid thing for two weeks. 23 00:01:00,662 --> 00:01:02,496 Paul Cezanne hated everything he ever painted, 24 00:01:02,630 --> 00:01:04,131 and he's considered one of the greats. 25 00:01:04,264 --> 00:01:05,600 Yeah, after he died. 26 00:01:05,733 --> 00:01:07,869 Well, he worked on The Large Bathers for seven years. 27 00:01:08,002 --> 00:01:09,571 I don't have years. 28 00:01:10,270 --> 00:01:12,306 I have art school reps coming to my showcase soon 29 00:01:12,439 --> 00:01:13,675 and I've literally got nothing. 30 00:01:13,808 --> 00:01:15,043 You've got a couple days. 31 00:01:15,175 --> 00:01:16,911 Plus, I really like what you've done so far. 32 00:01:17,045 --> 00:01:18,580 You're my mom. You're supposed to love it. 33 00:01:18,713 --> 00:01:22,082 That is not true. That textile thing you did was boring. 34 00:01:22,215 --> 00:01:23,851 And a little derivative. 35 00:01:23,985 --> 00:01:27,087 Okay, uh, why don't you go and pack your bag for your dad's house? 36 00:01:27,220 --> 00:01:28,723 -[Elliot] Okay. -[Ava sighs] 37 00:01:29,557 --> 00:01:31,759 Art isn't like your job, Mom. 38 00:01:31,893 --> 00:01:35,262 I don't just get to look around and, like, notice things. 39 00:01:35,395 --> 00:01:36,931 It's a little more than that. But okay. 40 00:01:37,065 --> 00:01:39,266 I have to come up with something completely original, 41 00:01:39,399 --> 00:01:41,502 something so undeniable it stands out. 42 00:01:41,636 --> 00:01:45,105 Because if I don't, then I might not get another shot at being noticed 43 00:01:45,238 --> 00:01:46,908 or getting a scholarship. 44 00:01:47,041 --> 00:01:49,544 Hey, listen. I lived with an artist before you came along, remember? 45 00:01:49,677 --> 00:01:52,780 Your dad used to fill up so many garbage cans 46 00:01:52,914 --> 00:01:55,315 with some really beautiful stuff that he thought was trash. 47 00:01:55,449 --> 00:01:57,652 You know, the points where he was the most frustrated 48 00:01:57,785 --> 00:01:59,687 and he was about to give up, 49 00:01:59,821 --> 00:02:02,090 that's usually when he would come up with something very special. 50 00:02:02,222 --> 00:02:03,625 And you will too. 51 00:02:05,125 --> 00:02:06,393 But you can't give up. 52 00:02:08,295 --> 00:02:09,897 [Elliot] Okay, okay, I got it. 53 00:02:10,031 --> 00:02:15,302 What if your final showcase piece is the trash can full of your art? 54 00:02:15,435 --> 00:02:16,838 Okey doke. Uh... 55 00:02:16,971 --> 00:02:18,573 I've got an idea. 56 00:02:18,706 --> 00:02:20,340 How about over the next couple of days, you wanna talk to your sister, 57 00:02:20,474 --> 00:02:22,543 -you run it by me first? -Rosenberg would've called that 58 00:02:22,677 --> 00:02:24,177 -a finished piece. -I know. Have a wonderful day. 59 00:02:24,311 --> 00:02:25,780 -I love you. -I love you too. 60 00:02:27,615 --> 00:02:29,416 -No, I'm saying... -[laughs] 61 00:02:29,550 --> 00:02:32,020 ...if you wanna judge my lavender oat milk latte, 62 00:02:32,152 --> 00:02:34,756 -you should at least try it first. -No, I don't think so. 63 00:02:34,889 --> 00:02:37,825 -Lavender is for soap, not for sipping. -[chuckling] Oh, my gosh. 64 00:02:38,960 --> 00:02:41,129 You know, you really didn't have to drive me. 65 00:02:41,261 --> 00:02:42,664 -You were on the way. -Mmm. 66 00:02:44,666 --> 00:02:46,668 -Thank you. -You're welcome. 67 00:02:48,636 --> 00:02:49,671 [phone buzzes] 68 00:02:51,639 --> 00:02:52,974 Yeah. 69 00:02:53,107 --> 00:02:56,077 Yeah, I can head right over. Just, uh, shoot me the address. 70 00:02:58,913 --> 00:03:00,648 Oh. I'm already there. 71 00:03:01,849 --> 00:03:04,552 [Morgan] Thank you. Okay. Excuse me. 72 00:03:06,186 --> 00:03:08,823 Oh. What's going on here? Bring your girlfriend to work day? 73 00:03:08,956 --> 00:03:12,126 Lucia's one of the managers here. She handles all their VIP guests. 74 00:03:12,259 --> 00:03:14,361 -She want to comp me a room sometime? -I'll ask her. 75 00:03:14,494 --> 00:03:15,530 Really? 76 00:03:16,631 --> 00:03:18,331 Everyone's on fire this morning. 77 00:03:18,465 --> 00:03:20,668 Major Crimes got the call because she's high profile. 78 00:03:21,201 --> 00:03:22,369 -She is? Who is she? -Mm-hmm. 79 00:03:22,503 --> 00:03:23,871 [camera shutter clicks] 80 00:03:24,005 --> 00:03:26,406 Vera Hensley from The Big Fix with Vera and Frank. 81 00:03:26,541 --> 00:03:28,743 -I've never seen it. -Yeah, it's a husband and wife team. 82 00:03:28,876 --> 00:03:31,112 They repair houses, do renovations, things like that. 83 00:03:31,244 --> 00:03:32,947 Well, I've got three kids. 84 00:03:33,081 --> 00:03:35,016 I don't really have time to build my own deck. 85 00:03:35,149 --> 00:03:38,019 She's not exactly dressed for a pool day. What's she doing out here? 86 00:03:38,152 --> 00:03:41,055 A few hotel guests said she was already laying here when they came up this morning. 87 00:03:41,189 --> 00:03:44,192 -Think she's been here all night? -Maybe she stumbled out drunk, 88 00:03:44,324 --> 00:03:46,027 -fell in the pool and hit her head. -No. 89 00:03:47,128 --> 00:03:48,529 Look at her hair, it's styled. 90 00:03:48,996 --> 00:03:50,064 Ah! 91 00:03:50,898 --> 00:03:52,499 [Morgan] I mean, it's frizzy. 92 00:03:52,633 --> 00:03:54,836 I agree it got wet, but you ever seen a woman come out of the water? 93 00:03:55,570 --> 00:03:57,205 It'd be all plastered to the side of her face, 94 00:03:57,337 --> 00:03:59,040 not round and bouncy. 95 00:03:59,173 --> 00:04:01,876 -It didn't rain last night. -So how'd she get wet? 96 00:04:05,880 --> 00:04:06,914 Sprinklers. 97 00:04:08,616 --> 00:04:10,685 Yeah, they probably run at night when the guests aren't around. 98 00:04:10,818 --> 00:04:13,286 Which means there was no one here to witness her attack. 99 00:04:13,420 --> 00:04:14,956 That's assuming that it happened here. 100 00:04:15,089 --> 00:04:17,158 Well, if she was killed somewhere else, we'd better find out where 101 00:04:17,290 --> 00:04:19,359 before Vera's killer has time to clean it up. 102 00:04:20,995 --> 00:04:23,598 -Vera Hensley? -Yes, anything you can tell us. 103 00:04:23,731 --> 00:04:25,233 Her room number, when she checked in. 104 00:04:25,365 --> 00:04:26,901 Oh, she's not staying here, 105 00:04:27,034 --> 00:04:32,272 but her husband, Frank Hensley, is a DNA guest. 106 00:04:32,405 --> 00:04:34,976 Do not announce. Very high profile. 107 00:04:35,576 --> 00:04:37,678 Only essential staff have access. 108 00:04:37,812 --> 00:04:41,249 He's been staying in the penthouse, checked in a few days ago. 109 00:04:42,216 --> 00:04:44,152 Okay, give us one of those master key cards. 110 00:04:44,317 --> 00:04:45,753 We're gonna go snoop around his room. 111 00:04:45,887 --> 00:04:48,055 We'll knock. Can you access cameras? 112 00:04:48,623 --> 00:04:53,293 Uh, we only have cameras by the pool, the elevator, and the lobby, but I... Huh. 113 00:04:53,426 --> 00:04:55,129 That's weird. 114 00:04:55,263 --> 00:04:57,430 These cameras were, uh, turned off last night. 115 00:04:57,565 --> 00:04:59,133 Off or erased? 116 00:04:59,267 --> 00:05:01,434 I wouldn't know. I'm guest relations. 117 00:05:01,569 --> 00:05:03,470 I'll put our IT team on it. 118 00:05:03,604 --> 00:05:05,338 Let's go talk to your VIP. 119 00:05:07,407 --> 00:05:08,810 Vera and I were never apart. 120 00:05:08,943 --> 00:05:11,012 We lived together. We worked together. 121 00:05:12,345 --> 00:05:13,815 Our show is our life. 122 00:05:14,615 --> 00:05:16,517 [Karadec] Is it true you guys met at a hardware store? 123 00:05:16,651 --> 00:05:18,219 You watch the show? 124 00:05:18,351 --> 00:05:20,955 My girlfriend and I are moving into a place that needs a bit of work 125 00:05:21,088 --> 00:05:22,957 and, uh, The Big Fix taught me a lot. 126 00:05:23,090 --> 00:05:26,928 Our first place together was a two-bedroom house off Van Ness. 127 00:05:27,061 --> 00:05:29,530 Crooked floors, no storage, no light. 128 00:05:29,664 --> 00:05:33,768 Every project started as a problem that Vera and I couldn't afford to ignore. 129 00:05:33,901 --> 00:05:35,703 Can I ask what time the two of you went to bed last night? 130 00:05:35,837 --> 00:05:38,206 [stammers] Vera wasn't staying here. 131 00:05:38,338 --> 00:05:40,308 So this isn't her bra? 132 00:05:45,780 --> 00:05:47,849 I invited some friends over last night. [sighs] 133 00:05:47,982 --> 00:05:49,984 I guess it got kind of wild. 134 00:05:50,117 --> 00:05:52,820 Mr. Hensley, if Vera wasn't here with you last night, 135 00:05:52,954 --> 00:05:54,188 why was she at the hotel? 136 00:05:54,322 --> 00:05:55,388 I wish I knew. 137 00:05:55,523 --> 00:05:57,859 Okay, so where's the lamp? 138 00:05:58,793 --> 00:06:03,363 And the brass candle holders, and the stone bookend? 139 00:06:05,266 --> 00:06:06,667 I don't know. 140 00:06:08,870 --> 00:06:13,074 So, his wife dies in the same hotel he's staying in and he never saw her? 141 00:06:13,207 --> 00:06:14,542 Please. 142 00:06:14,675 --> 00:06:16,077 Sounds like Vera found out that Frank was here partying, 143 00:06:16,210 --> 00:06:17,745 confronted him and things got out of hand. 144 00:06:17,879 --> 00:06:19,580 -Okay, so why aren't we bringing him in? -Cause we need evidence. 145 00:06:19,714 --> 00:06:21,649 Right now, we can't even prove that Vera came up to this floor. 146 00:06:21,782 --> 00:06:23,117 Whoa, whoa, whoa. 147 00:06:24,484 --> 00:06:26,386 Uh, that'll do it. 148 00:06:29,523 --> 00:06:31,592 Yeah, they're taking me in right now. 149 00:06:34,427 --> 00:06:37,198 -Where'd you park? -On the street like a sane person. 150 00:06:37,331 --> 00:06:38,566 You think I'm paying hotel prices? 151 00:06:38,699 --> 00:06:40,234 -We reimburse. -You do? 152 00:06:40,368 --> 00:06:42,136 Yeah, you save the receipt, fill out an expense report-- 153 00:06:42,270 --> 00:06:44,404 Oh, God. No, forget it. You lost me. Bye. 154 00:06:48,809 --> 00:06:51,345 -[Lucia] I said it's over. It's done. -It's not too late. 155 00:06:51,478 --> 00:06:53,214 We can be together. No cities. 156 00:06:53,347 --> 00:06:55,850 Just seasons. And frosty trees. 157 00:06:57,118 --> 00:06:58,085 W-Why? 158 00:06:58,219 --> 00:07:00,254 [♪ dramatic music playing] 159 00:07:06,294 --> 00:07:09,462 [Karadec] I know. It's terrible. Try not to worry too much. 160 00:07:09,597 --> 00:07:10,765 I love you. Bye. 161 00:07:13,367 --> 00:07:14,402 [Morgan sighs] 162 00:07:15,435 --> 00:07:17,505 -Everything okay? -Hmm? Yeah. 163 00:07:17,638 --> 00:07:19,140 Lucia's just having a hard time. 164 00:07:19,273 --> 00:07:22,777 -With what? -Uh, with the murder at her hotel. 165 00:07:22,910 --> 00:07:24,812 Most people don't show up to work expecting to see a dead body. 166 00:07:24,946 --> 00:07:26,647 Right. 167 00:07:26,781 --> 00:07:29,317 Just last week, I was watching Vera and Frank put together a banquette 168 00:07:29,449 --> 00:07:31,419 and now we're trying to find out if he killed her. 169 00:07:32,253 --> 00:07:33,287 [sighs] 170 00:07:33,921 --> 00:07:34,956 [Morgan] This is new. 171 00:07:35,423 --> 00:07:36,624 Oh. 172 00:07:36,757 --> 00:07:38,458 Yeah, it's a gift from Lucia. 173 00:07:38,592 --> 00:07:40,460 It's, uh, gypsum sand. 174 00:07:41,195 --> 00:07:42,495 She said it's rare. 175 00:07:43,130 --> 00:07:44,365 Like what we have. 176 00:07:47,568 --> 00:07:49,570 She's right. It is rare. 177 00:07:52,239 --> 00:07:53,441 I loved Vera. 178 00:07:53,574 --> 00:07:55,109 The kind of love where you rent out the penthouse suite 179 00:07:55,242 --> 00:07:57,511 -to hook up with other women, right? -No. 180 00:07:57,645 --> 00:08:00,348 -So the bra was yours? -[Karadec] We checked your records, Frank. 181 00:08:00,480 --> 00:08:02,750 This wasn't the first time you wanted to fly solo, was it? 182 00:08:02,883 --> 00:08:04,518 But you thought what she didn't know wouldn't hurt her. 183 00:08:04,652 --> 00:08:07,521 Only she did find out about the women, the lies, the partying. 184 00:08:07,655 --> 00:08:08,789 You went behind her back 185 00:08:08,923 --> 00:08:10,324 while telling the world that you loved her. 186 00:08:10,458 --> 00:08:13,928 I did. Vera and I were always honest with each other, okay? 187 00:08:14,061 --> 00:08:15,529 I don't know what she was doing in that hotel. 188 00:08:15,663 --> 00:08:17,331 I didn't even see her. 189 00:08:17,465 --> 00:08:19,133 [Karadec] Okay, so you're cheating on your wife in the same hotel... 190 00:08:19,266 --> 00:08:20,868 I heard Lucia works at that hotel. 191 00:08:21,802 --> 00:08:24,005 -Small world. -Yeah. 192 00:08:24,972 --> 00:08:26,240 I guess. 193 00:08:26,374 --> 00:08:29,477 Being the happy couple that you see on TV fixing houses, 194 00:08:29,610 --> 00:08:30,811 that was our brand, okay? 195 00:08:30,945 --> 00:08:32,613 That wasn't who we were, not always. 196 00:08:32,747 --> 00:08:34,248 Sometimes... 197 00:08:34,382 --> 00:08:36,050 Look, we like to do our own thing. 198 00:08:36,884 --> 00:08:39,353 I mean, as far as I know, having a good time is not a crime. 199 00:08:39,487 --> 00:08:40,454 [Karadec] No, it is not. 200 00:08:40,588 --> 00:08:41,622 But knocking your wife out 201 00:08:41,756 --> 00:08:43,357 when she walks in on you with another woman 202 00:08:43,491 --> 00:08:45,593 and then moving her dead body so you can clean up the evidence, 203 00:08:45,726 --> 00:08:47,995 -that would be a crime. -My client's said enough. 204 00:08:48,129 --> 00:08:50,231 Call us when you actually have something. 205 00:08:55,970 --> 00:08:58,039 The bloody fingerprint on the elevator button matches 206 00:08:58,172 --> 00:08:59,440 Vera's blood imprint. 207 00:08:59,573 --> 00:09:01,876 Mmm. So, we know Vera went up to the penthouse. 208 00:09:02,009 --> 00:09:03,711 That means Frank either wasn't there at the same time 209 00:09:03,844 --> 00:09:06,113 -or he's lying about not having seen her. -I checked the hotel records. 210 00:09:06,247 --> 00:09:08,883 Frank and Vera had a joint account at the Blackwell Hotel. 211 00:09:09,016 --> 00:09:10,584 So if one of them booked a hotel room, 212 00:09:10,718 --> 00:09:13,254 the other would receive a digital key on their phone automatically. 213 00:09:13,387 --> 00:09:15,890 Then maybe Vera saw where Frank was and wasn't as happy 214 00:09:16,023 --> 00:09:18,192 about his partying as he wants us to believe. 215 00:09:18,325 --> 00:09:21,262 Okay, and what about the items that were missing from the hotel room? 216 00:09:21,395 --> 00:09:23,931 Yes, found them in the hotel dumpster 217 00:09:24,065 --> 00:09:25,833 and pieces on the penthouse floor. 218 00:09:25,966 --> 00:09:28,537 Looks like there was a fight and someone tried to clean up. 219 00:09:28,669 --> 00:09:31,305 But there was one item we couldn't find anywhere. 220 00:09:32,473 --> 00:09:34,909 The ME says Vera's head wound is consistent 221 00:09:35,042 --> 00:09:37,445 with the shape and size of that bookend. 222 00:09:37,578 --> 00:09:39,947 So, we know what the murder weapon was, but we don't know where it is? 223 00:09:40,081 --> 00:09:41,749 Tell me the hotel cameras caught something. 224 00:09:41,882 --> 00:09:44,085 CCU is still working on it but we should know soon. 225 00:09:44,218 --> 00:09:46,053 Did you talk to the people Frank was partying with? 226 00:09:46,187 --> 00:09:48,756 Yeah, he gave us four names, all friends. 227 00:09:48,889 --> 00:09:52,059 Most of them work for him. His manager, Aaron Rothman. 228 00:09:53,160 --> 00:09:55,162 One of his producers, Lois Mendel. 229 00:09:55,296 --> 00:09:57,031 His stylist, Talia Cruz. 230 00:09:57,164 --> 00:10:00,000 And last, his best friend from college, Boyd Hollis. 231 00:10:01,035 --> 00:10:02,403 Do we think they're covering for him? 232 00:10:02,537 --> 00:10:04,605 Well, if they worked for him, they have financial motive 233 00:10:04,738 --> 00:10:07,475 to keep Vera from going public about Frank's indiscretions. 234 00:10:07,608 --> 00:10:09,777 [Oz] Boyd took some photos at their party last night. 235 00:10:13,013 --> 00:10:14,081 [Morgan] Wait a second. 236 00:10:17,318 --> 00:10:18,752 Who's this guy? 237 00:10:21,088 --> 00:10:22,656 None of Frank's friends mentioned anyone else 238 00:10:22,790 --> 00:10:24,291 being around last night, did they? 239 00:10:24,425 --> 00:10:25,893 And you've never seen him before? 240 00:10:26,460 --> 00:10:28,229 No. You guys? 241 00:10:29,263 --> 00:10:31,132 Maybe someone at the hotel knows who he is. 242 00:10:31,265 --> 00:10:33,167 Morgan and I will go back. We can check with Lucia. 243 00:10:33,300 --> 00:10:34,603 Maybe ask around. 244 00:10:35,736 --> 00:10:37,071 [phone rings] 245 00:10:38,205 --> 00:10:39,773 You gonna get that? 246 00:10:39,907 --> 00:10:43,512 -Kind of thought it was decorative. -[phone continues ringing] 247 00:10:44,145 --> 00:10:45,246 Hello. 248 00:10:45,379 --> 00:10:47,715 [Willa] Morgan, this is Willa Quinn. 249 00:10:48,617 --> 00:10:49,950 What do you want? 250 00:10:50,084 --> 00:10:53,588 To warn you about the danger you're headed into. 251 00:10:54,054 --> 00:10:55,624 Believe it or not, I'm not your enemy. 252 00:10:55,756 --> 00:10:59,594 I'm the person that warns you before the enemy reaches you. 253 00:10:59,727 --> 00:11:01,996 The way it reached Eric Hayworth? 254 00:11:02,129 --> 00:11:04,298 I think we both know that wasn't a suicide. 255 00:11:04,431 --> 00:11:08,335 There's no way to catch up when the people that are helping you 256 00:11:08,469 --> 00:11:10,704 are helping me too. Back off, Morgan. 257 00:11:10,838 --> 00:11:13,174 If you wanna threaten me, I think you should come and do it to my fa-- 258 00:11:13,307 --> 00:11:15,176 -[line clicks, dial tone sounds] -Did she just hang up on me? 259 00:11:22,584 --> 00:11:25,486 Willa said the people helping you are helping her too? 260 00:11:25,620 --> 00:11:27,154 Those were her exact words? 261 00:11:27,622 --> 00:11:28,657 Yep. 262 00:11:29,558 --> 00:11:31,959 So, either she's got someone working for her in the precinct, 263 00:11:32,092 --> 00:11:33,827 or she wants me to think that she does. 264 00:11:33,961 --> 00:11:35,564 -[sighs] -What? 265 00:11:37,932 --> 00:11:39,900 Willa was seen leaving the Beverly Palms Country Club 266 00:11:40,034 --> 00:11:43,037 with Nick Wagner Sr. Captain Wagner's father. 267 00:11:43,170 --> 00:11:44,205 Wha... 268 00:11:44,338 --> 00:11:46,173 -Do we know why? -No. 269 00:11:46,307 --> 00:11:48,510 A while back, the captain flat out asked me 270 00:11:48,643 --> 00:11:50,911 how to get you to let him in on the Roman investigation. 271 00:11:51,045 --> 00:11:52,581 So I think we need to consider the possibility 272 00:11:52,713 --> 00:11:55,684 -that both Wagners are working with Willa. -[sighs] 273 00:11:57,751 --> 00:11:59,286 Does he know we know this? 274 00:11:59,420 --> 00:12:01,488 Soto asked him about his involvement. He denies having any. 275 00:12:04,758 --> 00:12:06,561 Thank you for telling me. 276 00:12:10,497 --> 00:12:11,566 Does he look familiar? 277 00:12:11,700 --> 00:12:15,369 [stammers] Yeah, he's a guest, or was. 278 00:12:15,503 --> 00:12:18,172 -He checked out a few minutes ago. Uh... -[Karadec] Hmm. 279 00:12:19,306 --> 00:12:21,942 Charles Hale. Yep, that's him. 280 00:12:22,711 --> 00:12:23,744 Got a phone number? 281 00:12:25,145 --> 00:12:27,515 -Uh-huh. -Thanks. 282 00:12:31,785 --> 00:12:33,588 I'm here for Detective Karadec. 283 00:12:33,722 --> 00:12:35,189 Charles, thanks for coming in. 284 00:12:35,322 --> 00:12:37,391 -Yeah. -Right this way. 285 00:12:38,859 --> 00:12:40,928 My plane leaves in a few hours. 286 00:12:41,061 --> 00:12:43,030 This won't take long. Please have a seat. 287 00:12:44,431 --> 00:12:46,166 Just a few questions. 288 00:12:46,300 --> 00:12:47,636 It's my understanding you were staying at the Blackwell Hotel, correct? 289 00:12:47,768 --> 00:12:50,437 Yeah. Is this about Vera Hensley? 290 00:12:50,572 --> 00:12:52,473 -It is. How do you know her husband? -I don't. 291 00:12:52,607 --> 00:12:54,441 I met him at the hotel bar. 292 00:12:54,576 --> 00:12:55,909 I recognized him from The Big Fix. 293 00:12:56,043 --> 00:12:58,412 -Mmm. -Figured, what the hell? Say hi. 294 00:12:59,547 --> 00:13:01,583 And he introduced me to all his friends. 295 00:13:01,716 --> 00:13:04,285 -Was Vera with them? -No. 296 00:13:04,418 --> 00:13:07,288 Did you hear or see anything that would make you think that Frank 297 00:13:07,421 --> 00:13:09,957 or his friends might wanna hurt Vera if she were there? 298 00:13:10,090 --> 00:13:12,059 No. But... 299 00:13:13,394 --> 00:13:17,532 there was a guy, 40s, white, he was on his own. 300 00:13:17,666 --> 00:13:20,434 He was looking for her. He gave me a bad vibe. 301 00:13:20,568 --> 00:13:24,539 Did you get a good look at this guy? Enough to give us a description? 302 00:13:30,911 --> 00:13:32,146 Hey. 303 00:13:33,013 --> 00:13:34,181 Hey. 304 00:13:34,948 --> 00:13:36,984 There you are. I was looking for you. 305 00:13:37,117 --> 00:13:40,655 Yeah, I figured we should probably talk. 306 00:13:41,455 --> 00:13:43,658 Which thing would you like to start with? 307 00:13:47,328 --> 00:13:49,731 Are you working with your father and Willa Quinn? 308 00:13:50,632 --> 00:13:53,434 No. Absolutely not. 309 00:13:55,869 --> 00:13:57,037 I believe you. 310 00:13:57,171 --> 00:13:58,372 Good. 311 00:13:59,473 --> 00:14:02,811 My subpoena to search Willa's office in New York got shut down, 312 00:14:02,943 --> 00:14:04,011 but I'm not done trying. 313 00:14:04,144 --> 00:14:06,046 Well, I had an idea. 314 00:14:07,014 --> 00:14:10,918 Only I can't do it and you should certainly not get caught doing it. 315 00:14:17,024 --> 00:14:18,992 Okay, you got it. 316 00:14:20,662 --> 00:14:22,996 We'll circle back to the other thing later. 317 00:14:23,130 --> 00:14:24,833 I look forward to it. 318 00:14:29,504 --> 00:14:32,540 -[phone buzzes] -[softly] Sorry, sorry. 319 00:14:33,207 --> 00:14:35,577 -You burned the house down yet? -Thought about it. 320 00:14:36,511 --> 00:14:39,581 -Can't figure out what you wanna do still? -I actually have one idea. 321 00:14:40,214 --> 00:14:42,116 But you might not like it. 322 00:14:42,249 --> 00:14:43,951 -[elevator bell dings] -I don't have to like it. 323 00:14:44,084 --> 00:14:47,488 Well, that box of all Dad's stuff that you keep in your closet. 324 00:14:48,590 --> 00:14:50,592 -Can I use it? -For what? 325 00:14:50,725 --> 00:14:53,695 I don't know yet, but I promise I'll take good care of it. 326 00:14:53,828 --> 00:14:56,263 Ava, listen, I saved all that stuff for you, okay? 327 00:14:56,397 --> 00:14:58,065 You do whatever you want with it. 328 00:14:58,198 --> 00:15:00,334 -Really? -Yeah, but that's it. 329 00:15:00,467 --> 00:15:02,537 Don't touch anything else in my closet, okay? 330 00:15:02,670 --> 00:15:04,238 Gotta go. I'll see you soon. 331 00:15:13,180 --> 00:15:14,448 You think this is our guy? 332 00:15:14,582 --> 00:15:16,183 Well, we showed the sketch to Frank's friends, 333 00:15:16,316 --> 00:15:19,086 but none of 'em saw him, so we're sending it over to hotel staff. 334 00:15:19,219 --> 00:15:20,487 Maybe we get lucky. 335 00:15:20,622 --> 00:15:21,823 Wait a sec. 336 00:15:23,190 --> 00:15:24,726 I've seen those eyes before. 337 00:15:26,393 --> 00:15:28,663 As much as I'd love to put Vera's killer together piece by piece, 338 00:15:28,797 --> 00:15:30,964 unfortunately, Morgan, we're not playing Mr. Potato Head. 339 00:15:32,232 --> 00:15:34,869 Yeah? Well, maybe we should be. 340 00:15:36,470 --> 00:15:40,708 You're telling me that's not the exact same mouth, and her nose 341 00:15:40,842 --> 00:15:46,246 and beauty mark, and her eyes and ears, and this guy's forehead? 342 00:15:46,380 --> 00:15:50,417 The reason no one's seen our mystery man is because he doesn't exist. 343 00:15:51,051 --> 00:15:54,889 Charles just Frankensteined a bunch of features from Frank's friends together, 344 00:15:55,022 --> 00:15:57,124 and we drew a picture about it. Where is he? 345 00:15:57,257 --> 00:15:59,159 He's gone. We had no reason to hold him. 346 00:16:00,093 --> 00:16:01,529 He's not answering. 347 00:16:01,663 --> 00:16:03,430 Daphne's got something for us. 348 00:16:03,898 --> 00:16:05,767 CCU was able to recover some footage 349 00:16:05,900 --> 00:16:07,936 from the Blackwell elevators off the hotel computer. 350 00:16:08,068 --> 00:16:09,470 I'm just looking through it. 351 00:16:09,604 --> 00:16:11,773 ME places Vera's death between 2:00 and 4:00 in the morning. 352 00:16:11,906 --> 00:16:14,174 Start looking around there. She was killed in the penthouse. 353 00:16:14,308 --> 00:16:16,109 I don't think he'd wait to bring her to the pool. 354 00:16:16,811 --> 00:16:17,879 [Daphne] Here's something. 355 00:16:18,011 --> 00:16:20,347 [Morgan] Okay, you could fit a body in that cart. 356 00:16:26,788 --> 00:16:29,591 [♪ suspenseful music playing] 357 00:16:41,435 --> 00:16:42,537 [glass clinking] 358 00:16:46,039 --> 00:16:47,307 [phone buzzes] 359 00:16:49,511 --> 00:16:50,979 Lucia's on the way. 360 00:16:51,111 --> 00:16:53,313 I told her we have some questions about the investigation. 361 00:16:53,447 --> 00:16:55,215 I have something I need to tell you, guys. 362 00:16:56,316 --> 00:16:58,452 I probably should've mentioned it earlier. 363 00:16:59,353 --> 00:17:00,588 -What is it? -Um... 364 00:17:00,722 --> 00:17:04,324 This morning, I saw Lucia and Charles Hale together. 365 00:17:04,458 --> 00:17:06,026 They were having a... 366 00:17:06,961 --> 00:17:07,996 conversation. 367 00:17:09,029 --> 00:17:10,063 A conversation? 368 00:17:10,532 --> 00:17:12,399 Yeah, I couldn't really make out what they were saying. 369 00:17:12,534 --> 00:17:16,704 It was something about no cities, just seasons, and frosty trees. 370 00:17:16,838 --> 00:17:18,171 I don't know. I couldn't make sense of it. 371 00:17:18,305 --> 00:17:20,675 All I can tell you is it didn't make me feel good 372 00:17:20,808 --> 00:17:24,044 because they were very friendly. 373 00:17:26,179 --> 00:17:29,951 Well, Morgan, Lucia works for the hotel and she talks to lots of the guests. 374 00:17:31,351 --> 00:17:34,221 [chuckles] You think that Lucia is involved 375 00:17:34,354 --> 00:17:36,558 with the man who may have killed Vera Hensley? 376 00:17:36,691 --> 00:17:38,392 Look, I don't wanna be right about this. 377 00:17:38,526 --> 00:17:40,595 Well, that's good, Morgan, because you are not. 378 00:17:40,728 --> 00:17:44,766 Look, Lucia's not seeing this man or involved with this investigation. 379 00:17:44,899 --> 00:17:46,568 When she comes in, we can ask her. 380 00:17:46,701 --> 00:17:48,870 Adam, I don't think you should be the one conducting this interview. 381 00:17:49,003 --> 00:17:50,738 Well, then, watch me. 382 00:17:51,305 --> 00:17:54,207 The moment you see something you don't like, pull me out. 383 00:17:58,913 --> 00:18:01,783 -[Karadec sighs] -Mmm. I've never been in here before. 384 00:18:01,916 --> 00:18:04,719 -Yeah, we don't, uh, use it very often. -[gasps] 385 00:18:04,852 --> 00:18:07,055 You have kids' toys. 386 00:18:07,187 --> 00:18:08,756 So nice. 387 00:18:08,890 --> 00:18:10,825 Well, with kids, you want 'em to feel comfortable, 388 00:18:10,959 --> 00:18:14,062 safe, you know, try to make a bad situation a little better. 389 00:18:14,194 --> 00:18:18,666 Mmm. Careful, you make a great dad talking like that. 390 00:18:19,232 --> 00:18:23,136 -Hmm. -So, how can I help you with your case? 391 00:18:24,171 --> 00:18:26,440 [sighs] You got called into work pretty late last night. 392 00:18:26,574 --> 00:18:27,642 I did. 393 00:18:27,775 --> 00:18:29,109 What did they call you to the hotel for? 394 00:18:29,242 --> 00:18:32,412 Apparently, Frank Hensley's party got a little out of hand. 395 00:18:32,880 --> 00:18:35,617 -What'd you find when you got there? -Between you and me... 396 00:18:36,416 --> 00:18:37,585 a mess. 397 00:18:37,719 --> 00:18:39,854 Some of the items in the room were even broken. 398 00:18:39,988 --> 00:18:42,255 I just cleaned it up, took it with me, and left. 399 00:18:42,824 --> 00:18:44,491 How'd you get the stuff out? 400 00:18:44,626 --> 00:18:47,762 I put it all in a hotel meal cart, rolled it right onto the elevator. 401 00:18:50,464 --> 00:18:54,267 Adam, what's going on? Wait, are people watching us right now? 402 00:18:54,401 --> 00:18:56,504 Yeah, this is a murder investigation, 403 00:18:56,638 --> 00:18:59,540 and if I wasn't asking the questions, someone else would be. 404 00:19:00,808 --> 00:19:02,944 When you got to the penthouse, who was there? 405 00:19:04,277 --> 00:19:07,015 -No one. -And how well do you know Charles Hale? 406 00:19:07,782 --> 00:19:10,417 Mr. Hale does a lot of business in LA. 407 00:19:10,551 --> 00:19:12,520 He stays at the Blackwell when he's in town. 408 00:19:12,654 --> 00:19:13,988 What else do you know about him? 409 00:19:14,122 --> 00:19:16,557 I don't do background checks on my guests, Adam. 410 00:19:16,691 --> 00:19:18,626 Well, the thing is, when we showed you his photo, 411 00:19:18,760 --> 00:19:20,928 you neglected to mention that he had been there before. 412 00:19:21,062 --> 00:19:23,430 Well, our guests expect discretion. 413 00:19:23,564 --> 00:19:26,801 If I had felt there was something important, I would've told you. 414 00:19:26,934 --> 00:19:28,803 We believe Vera Hensley was killed in the penthouse 415 00:19:28,936 --> 00:19:31,906 by Frank or Charles and then moved to the pool. 416 00:19:32,040 --> 00:19:35,342 And the only person that was in the elevator around her time of death... 417 00:19:35,475 --> 00:19:36,678 was you. 418 00:19:38,445 --> 00:19:41,983 You think I took a dead woman downstairs in a hotel meal cart? 419 00:19:42,482 --> 00:19:43,518 No. 420 00:19:44,351 --> 00:19:46,154 But it is my job to figure out who did. 421 00:19:46,319 --> 00:19:50,158 Well, it's funny how your job seems to keep coming in between us, but this... 422 00:19:50,290 --> 00:19:52,026 This, I did not see coming. 423 00:19:54,095 --> 00:19:56,631 We're looking for Charles right now. Do you have any idea where he might be? 424 00:19:56,764 --> 00:19:58,666 How would I know that? I don't know him! 425 00:19:58,800 --> 00:20:01,936 Then, what were you guys talking about on the street this morning? 426 00:20:06,239 --> 00:20:09,577 Businessmen like Charles are the type of VIPs we want coming back 427 00:20:09,711 --> 00:20:10,978 to the Blackwell. 428 00:20:11,112 --> 00:20:13,047 So, that means sometimes I have to be a little friendly, 429 00:20:13,181 --> 00:20:16,216 and sometimes a man like Charles can take that the wrong way. 430 00:20:16,349 --> 00:20:19,020 And when it happens, I make sure the line is clear. 431 00:20:20,755 --> 00:20:22,422 But Charles was... 432 00:20:23,490 --> 00:20:25,093 Trying to cross that line? 433 00:20:26,060 --> 00:20:29,030 First, he asked me for restaurant recommendations. 434 00:20:29,731 --> 00:20:32,432 Then he invited me to join, and I said no. 435 00:20:33,601 --> 00:20:34,869 And I said no again. 436 00:20:35,536 --> 00:20:39,507 And he followed me out onto the street, and I told him to never come back. 437 00:20:41,142 --> 00:20:42,744 I'm sorry that happened. 438 00:20:46,480 --> 00:20:48,281 Maybe I should've told you. I just... 439 00:20:49,016 --> 00:20:50,752 I didn't want you to worry. 440 00:20:56,090 --> 00:20:57,792 -Hey, I'll walk you out. -Uh, that's okay. 441 00:20:58,358 --> 00:20:59,861 I know my way out. 442 00:21:01,361 --> 00:21:02,395 [sighs] 443 00:21:03,564 --> 00:21:05,967 Charles told me he's flying out today, so we're checking manifests. 444 00:21:06,100 --> 00:21:08,603 You didn't ask about the "no cities, frosty trees" thing. 445 00:21:08,736 --> 00:21:09,971 That's what Charles said to her. 446 00:21:10,104 --> 00:21:11,304 That's what you thought you heard. 447 00:21:11,438 --> 00:21:13,574 Hey, Morgan, we already know Charles is lying. 448 00:21:13,708 --> 00:21:16,611 Do you have any reason to believe that Lucia is lying too? 449 00:21:18,946 --> 00:21:22,817 Lying is a really strong word, but yeah, 450 00:21:22,950 --> 00:21:25,153 I think there's something she's not telling us. 451 00:21:25,285 --> 00:21:27,021 What I saw was a woman whose boyfriend 452 00:21:27,155 --> 00:21:29,090 was accusing her of being involved in someone's murder. 453 00:21:29,223 --> 00:21:31,291 I can't imagine what that must've been like for her. 454 00:21:31,424 --> 00:21:33,261 I know what it was like for me though. 455 00:21:33,393 --> 00:21:35,328 I'm gonna get an update from Daphne and Oz. 456 00:21:38,833 --> 00:21:41,936 Hey, you want me to be honest with you, right? 457 00:21:42,069 --> 00:21:43,805 I just think it would be smart to bring her back in 458 00:21:43,938 --> 00:21:46,073 -and ask a couple more questions. -It's not your call, Morgan. 459 00:21:46,207 --> 00:21:47,307 Sorry. 460 00:21:47,440 --> 00:21:48,943 I know this is uncomfortable for you, okay? 461 00:21:49,076 --> 00:21:50,945 Soto could talk to her, or you know what? 462 00:21:51,078 --> 00:21:52,213 I'd be happy to do-- 463 00:21:52,345 --> 00:21:54,215 Do you want Lucia to be guilty of something? 464 00:21:56,017 --> 00:21:57,417 What does that mean? 465 00:21:57,552 --> 00:21:59,220 Where are we at with Charles Hale? 466 00:21:59,386 --> 00:22:01,421 Still monitoring the cell number he gave the hotel. No location yet. 467 00:22:01,556 --> 00:22:03,490 -I hope you know-- -Know what? 468 00:22:03,624 --> 00:22:04,959 Is everything okay? 469 00:22:05,092 --> 00:22:07,662 I get that this is hard for you, but you and I both know 470 00:22:07,795 --> 00:22:11,199 that if it was anyone else in that room, you would be asking tougher questions. 471 00:22:11,331 --> 00:22:13,167 Are you accusing me of not doing my job? 472 00:22:13,301 --> 00:22:15,303 It's not just your job. This is personal. 473 00:22:15,435 --> 00:22:19,339 I know exactly what this is! And I don't need you managing me. 474 00:22:20,608 --> 00:22:23,878 I am not one of your kids, Morgan, so stop treating me like one! 475 00:22:31,451 --> 00:22:33,486 [♪ pensive music playing] 476 00:22:49,270 --> 00:22:51,205 [phone buzzes] 477 00:22:57,178 --> 00:22:59,479 [Nick's dad] Yeah, it's a big tent, big tent. 478 00:22:59,614 --> 00:23:02,650 We need someone who's familiar with the levers of government 479 00:23:02,783 --> 00:23:05,019 and actually knows how to use them. 480 00:23:08,356 --> 00:23:09,456 [sighs] 481 00:23:10,658 --> 00:23:12,260 Excuse me one minute. 482 00:23:13,027 --> 00:23:16,230 Ms. Quinn and I do tend to move in similar circles 483 00:23:16,364 --> 00:23:19,000 -if that's what you're after. -That job that you had me offer Morgan 484 00:23:19,133 --> 00:23:20,701 didn't come from you, did it? 485 00:23:20,835 --> 00:23:23,704 It's okay. No offense taken. It's nice to be wanted. 486 00:23:23,838 --> 00:23:27,074 Uh, speaking of Willa, should we hunt around, 487 00:23:27,208 --> 00:23:29,277 see if we can go find her here, or... 488 00:23:30,278 --> 00:23:32,113 would you rather just make a phone call? 489 00:23:35,683 --> 00:23:36,784 Thank you. 490 00:23:38,219 --> 00:23:41,421 I see you've decided not to take my advice. 491 00:23:41,923 --> 00:23:43,456 -What a shame. -[single low piano note] 492 00:23:43,591 --> 00:23:47,595 No, a shame is my daughter losing out on 15 years with her father, 493 00:23:47,728 --> 00:23:49,563 and that look on your face. 494 00:23:49,697 --> 00:23:51,599 [sighs] Okay. 495 00:23:52,533 --> 00:23:53,601 I'm here. 496 00:23:55,236 --> 00:23:57,838 -What do you wanna say? -This'll just take a minute. 497 00:23:57,972 --> 00:23:59,273 You know, when I was growing up, 498 00:23:59,407 --> 00:24:02,109 my father liked telling people he was self-made, 499 00:24:02,243 --> 00:24:04,979 got there on merit, which wasn't true. 500 00:24:05,546 --> 00:24:06,747 There were people in your way 501 00:24:06,881 --> 00:24:09,784 who suddenly lost credibility, jobs, everything. 502 00:24:09,917 --> 00:24:13,821 Some of 'em even disappeared, and back then, I didn't understand. 503 00:24:14,922 --> 00:24:16,190 Now I do. 504 00:24:17,391 --> 00:24:18,659 It was you. 505 00:24:19,527 --> 00:24:22,462 Well, you're right. I have-- I've-- I've helped your father. 506 00:24:22,596 --> 00:24:26,033 I've made introductions. I've given advice sometimes... [whispers] ...quietly. 507 00:24:26,167 --> 00:24:27,702 [normal] That's what I do. 508 00:24:27,835 --> 00:24:30,972 I'm willing to expose all of it, every ugly detail. 509 00:24:31,105 --> 00:24:32,472 You can't prove any of it. 510 00:24:32,606 --> 00:24:35,343 Oh, I... I think actually we can. 511 00:24:38,279 --> 00:24:40,081 Detailed logs of all of your calls, 512 00:24:40,214 --> 00:24:43,150 texts, and e-mails over the last year or so. 513 00:24:43,284 --> 00:24:45,286 Technology really is incredible, isn't it? 514 00:24:45,419 --> 00:24:48,322 You would not believe how many incriminating documents 515 00:24:48,456 --> 00:24:49,957 you can cram onto something this tiny. 516 00:24:50,091 --> 00:24:52,994 -Well, if it's even real-- -Oh, it's real. 517 00:24:53,127 --> 00:24:56,130 The guy we met on our last case gave us an assist. 518 00:24:56,263 --> 00:24:58,032 Decent bowler, great hacker. 519 00:24:58,165 --> 00:25:00,835 -That's fraud. -Felony, inadmissible. 520 00:25:00,968 --> 00:25:02,803 Oh, absolutely, highly illegal. 521 00:25:02,937 --> 00:25:05,373 The courts would never allow it, but the press will. 522 00:25:05,506 --> 00:25:08,442 You would really destroy your father's life like this? 523 00:25:08,943 --> 00:25:10,444 I wouldn't worry so much about him. 524 00:25:10,578 --> 00:25:12,013 There's lots of stuff about you on this file. 525 00:25:12,146 --> 00:25:14,548 I find that highly doubtful. 526 00:25:14,682 --> 00:25:17,985 Mr. Wagner and I don't keep up much with correspondence. 527 00:25:18,119 --> 00:25:20,054 No, you don't, but he really loves bragging 528 00:25:20,187 --> 00:25:22,556 to his high-powered friends about his connections to you. 529 00:25:22,690 --> 00:25:25,026 -He can't shut up about it. -This is your leverage? 530 00:25:25,159 --> 00:25:27,862 Well, if it isn't, you have nothing to worry about. 531 00:25:28,462 --> 00:25:30,831 But if it is, you know how to stop it. 532 00:25:35,169 --> 00:25:36,704 Tell me what happened to Roman. 533 00:25:36,837 --> 00:25:38,205 [exhales] 534 00:25:40,441 --> 00:25:44,845 I've tried very hard to keep this from reaching your life. 535 00:25:45,713 --> 00:25:49,283 If you're doing all of this to get answers for one child, 536 00:25:49,417 --> 00:25:52,386 has it even entered your brain that you're inches away 537 00:25:52,521 --> 00:25:55,524 from putting baby Chloe and Elliot in danger? 538 00:25:56,525 --> 00:25:59,260 Okay. I'm done. Mwah. 539 00:26:01,829 --> 00:26:03,731 [engine revs] 540 00:26:11,238 --> 00:26:12,873 [horn honks] 541 00:26:20,347 --> 00:26:21,382 [tires screech] 542 00:26:27,421 --> 00:26:29,090 -No. You get back in the car. -What are you doing? 543 00:26:29,223 --> 00:26:31,425 -Stay away from me. Get back in the car. -Okay, fine. 544 00:26:31,560 --> 00:26:34,895 -It's fine. Go, go. -You don't get to say my kids' names. 545 00:26:35,029 --> 00:26:37,131 You have no idea what you're doing. 546 00:26:37,264 --> 00:26:40,034 -I'm trying to warn you! Just-- -Tell me what you did! 547 00:26:40,167 --> 00:26:41,902 Who are you protecting? 548 00:26:42,036 --> 00:26:46,974 Okay. You need to think very carefully about what you are asking. 549 00:26:47,108 --> 00:26:49,910 Oh, my God! Just answer the question! 550 00:26:50,044 --> 00:26:52,246 Fine, I'll give you what you want, 551 00:26:52,379 --> 00:26:55,149 and then we'll see how badly you wanna keep digging. 552 00:27:02,823 --> 00:27:06,660 Did you speed through the red before or after you ran into Willa's car? 553 00:27:08,095 --> 00:27:10,664 She threatened my kids. You would've done the same thing. 554 00:27:12,099 --> 00:27:13,434 I wouldn't have ran the red. 555 00:27:14,969 --> 00:27:16,804 I have something you should see. 556 00:27:17,506 --> 00:27:19,940 Charles Hale's employment data didn't check out. 557 00:27:20,074 --> 00:27:21,408 Dates overlap. 558 00:27:21,543 --> 00:27:24,178 One company doesn't exist, so I ran his prints federally. 559 00:27:24,311 --> 00:27:25,679 I got hits under three different names. 560 00:27:25,813 --> 00:27:27,781 This guy's lived all over the place. 561 00:27:27,915 --> 00:27:30,784 Alamogordo, New Mexico. San Angelo, Texas. 562 00:27:30,918 --> 00:27:32,386 Yakima, Washington. 563 00:27:32,521 --> 00:27:35,557 You know, I can run it in Copilot. 564 00:27:35,689 --> 00:27:40,294 I'll have it categorize police reports by location, date, and name, 565 00:27:40,427 --> 00:27:43,931 then color code them by location and create a summary of the findings. 566 00:27:44,498 --> 00:27:46,200 Okay, here we go. 567 00:27:46,333 --> 00:27:49,236 I'm finding reports on alleged scams in multiple cities he's lived in. 568 00:27:49,370 --> 00:27:51,972 Look, he posed as a start-up investor in Phoenix. 569 00:27:52,106 --> 00:27:54,141 A high-end real estate partner in Ojai. 570 00:27:54,875 --> 00:27:56,977 So, he's not a businessman, he's a con man. 571 00:27:57,478 --> 00:28:00,481 So Frank was his next target, but why kill Vera? 572 00:28:01,248 --> 00:28:03,117 Well, hang on a second. 573 00:28:04,018 --> 00:28:07,421 Charles checked into the hotel the same day Frank did, 574 00:28:07,556 --> 00:28:09,857 except Frank was a do-not-announce. 575 00:28:11,091 --> 00:28:13,327 So, how did Charles know he was even there? 576 00:28:26,473 --> 00:28:27,708 Lucia. 577 00:28:30,778 --> 00:28:33,314 You said Charles, or whatever his real name is, 578 00:28:33,447 --> 00:28:34,448 lived in Alamogordo? 579 00:28:34,583 --> 00:28:36,317 New Mexico, yeah. Why? 580 00:28:36,450 --> 00:28:39,720 That's by White Sands National Park, the largest gypsum dune field in America. 581 00:28:39,853 --> 00:28:41,590 -Gypsum? -Unlike quartz sand, 582 00:28:41,722 --> 00:28:45,159 gypsum sand dissolves completely in water, which makes it incredibly rare. 583 00:28:45,292 --> 00:28:48,429 Lucia gave this to Karadec. It can't be a coincidence. 584 00:28:48,563 --> 00:28:51,700 I think that she and Charles were in the same city at the same time. 585 00:28:51,832 --> 00:28:52,766 Where's Karadec? 586 00:28:52,900 --> 00:28:54,268 [phone buzzes] 587 00:28:57,171 --> 00:28:58,506 Yeah. 588 00:28:58,640 --> 00:29:01,175 Charles Hale is a con man, and I think Lucia is involved. 589 00:29:01,308 --> 00:29:02,677 Morgan. I'm not gonna do this again. 590 00:29:02,810 --> 00:29:04,845 Okay. Just hear me out, okay? 591 00:29:04,979 --> 00:29:06,715 The day that Frank checked into the Blackwell, 592 00:29:06,847 --> 00:29:08,583 I think Charles was tipped off. 593 00:29:08,717 --> 00:29:12,486 -He came to the hotel to con Frank. -Any idea what the con was? 594 00:29:12,621 --> 00:29:15,422 I mean, Frank and Vera's whole brand was that they were a happy couple, right? 595 00:29:15,557 --> 00:29:17,157 It made them millions. 596 00:29:17,291 --> 00:29:19,793 So if Charles got evidence that Frank wasn't the devoted husband 597 00:29:19,927 --> 00:29:21,262 that he claimed to be... 598 00:29:21,395 --> 00:29:23,130 Frank would've paid anything to keep it from getting out. 599 00:29:23,264 --> 00:29:24,898 Charles was gonna blackmail Frank. 600 00:29:25,032 --> 00:29:26,601 [Morgan] While Frank and his friends went to the pool, 601 00:29:26,735 --> 00:29:28,402 Charles was in the room alone. 602 00:29:29,003 --> 00:29:32,373 Vera walked in and caught him planting a recording device. 603 00:29:32,507 --> 00:29:34,141 So he had to take out the witness. 604 00:29:34,275 --> 00:29:36,043 [Charles grunts, groans] 605 00:29:36,176 --> 00:29:37,411 [Vera grunts] 606 00:29:46,621 --> 00:29:48,757 Okay, so how did Vera end up by the pool? 607 00:29:49,557 --> 00:29:51,325 [Morgan] She snuck out and she ran. 608 00:29:51,458 --> 00:29:52,926 But that elevator is slow, 609 00:29:53,060 --> 00:29:54,696 and she was afraid that Charles would come after her. 610 00:29:54,828 --> 00:29:56,363 [Daphne] So she took the stairs, but we didn't see it 611 00:29:56,497 --> 00:29:57,865 because there were no cameras there. 612 00:29:57,998 --> 00:30:00,735 It was dark. She was disoriented. 613 00:30:03,237 --> 00:30:04,805 Lucia did clean the room 614 00:30:04,938 --> 00:30:07,007 like she told us, but she left out one thing. 615 00:30:07,141 --> 00:30:09,511 I think Charles was back in that room. 616 00:30:10,477 --> 00:30:12,781 Unless Charles could've done all of this on his own. 617 00:30:13,414 --> 00:30:16,350 There were two things that Charles could not have done on his own. 618 00:30:16,483 --> 00:30:18,419 You think she erased the videotape. 619 00:30:22,757 --> 00:30:24,992 And she tipped off Charles in the first place 620 00:30:25,125 --> 00:30:27,796 that his next big mark just walked into her hotel lobby. 621 00:30:28,929 --> 00:30:30,898 That's why Lucia's been so upset. 622 00:30:31,031 --> 00:30:34,803 She's the one who brought Charles Hale into the Blackwell Hotel. 623 00:30:41,609 --> 00:30:42,910 I'm really sorry. 624 00:30:46,213 --> 00:30:47,549 I'll call you back. 625 00:31:01,529 --> 00:31:05,165 [sirens blaring] 626 00:31:14,576 --> 00:31:16,176 [Lucia] Come on, Charles! Please! 627 00:31:18,011 --> 00:31:19,413 Lucia. 628 00:31:19,980 --> 00:31:22,149 -He won't listen to me. -It's okay. 629 00:31:23,050 --> 00:31:24,318 Let me handle it. 630 00:31:26,755 --> 00:31:30,924 Charles, I need you to put the safety on and drop it to the ground, please. 631 00:31:31,058 --> 00:31:32,092 I don't think so. 632 00:31:35,797 --> 00:31:38,700 You know, I got a feeling that you care about Lucia as much as I do. 633 00:31:39,233 --> 00:31:41,301 Do not do something that she will have to live with 634 00:31:41,435 --> 00:31:43,605 for the rest of her life, okay? 635 00:31:44,238 --> 00:31:45,573 Don't do that to her. 636 00:31:46,741 --> 00:31:50,110 Charles, there are some things that you and I cannot change 637 00:31:50,244 --> 00:31:51,679 no matter how much we want to. 638 00:31:52,814 --> 00:31:54,849 But what we can decide is how this ends. 639 00:31:55,517 --> 00:31:57,552 I can think about a bunch of ways we can turn this day around, 640 00:31:57,685 --> 00:32:00,320 but they all start with you dropping that gun. 641 00:32:02,524 --> 00:32:04,458 [♪ suspenseful music playing] 642 00:32:13,400 --> 00:32:15,436 [♪ suspenseful music resolves] 643 00:32:20,274 --> 00:32:21,442 [officer] Watch your head. 644 00:32:24,679 --> 00:32:26,480 How did you know we would be here? 645 00:32:28,982 --> 00:32:32,953 [sighs] "No cities, just seasons. Frosty trees." 646 00:32:33,555 --> 00:32:35,824 Those fans are there to keep the frost off the trees. 647 00:32:35,956 --> 00:32:38,560 That and Charles, or whatever his real name is, 648 00:32:38,693 --> 00:32:39,794 was trying to buy this place. 649 00:32:39,928 --> 00:32:41,462 Just an instinct, I guess. 650 00:32:41,596 --> 00:32:43,997 I didn't come here to run away with him, Adam. 651 00:32:46,300 --> 00:32:48,636 I just didn't want anyone else to get hurt. 652 00:32:53,140 --> 00:32:55,075 We met in New Mexico. 653 00:32:55,209 --> 00:32:58,813 I was still getting over you, and he seemed to understand that. 654 00:33:02,282 --> 00:33:04,719 -Did you know what he did? -Not at first. 655 00:33:06,788 --> 00:33:09,323 But when I found out, he said he wanted to change. 656 00:33:09,924 --> 00:33:13,126 He just needed, like, a couple more big paydays first. 657 00:33:13,928 --> 00:33:15,395 So I helped him. 658 00:33:15,530 --> 00:33:18,065 I pointed to a couple of high-profile guests at other hotels. 659 00:33:18,600 --> 00:33:19,801 [sighs] 660 00:33:20,602 --> 00:33:21,870 But he didn't change. 661 00:33:22,904 --> 00:33:23,938 So I left. 662 00:33:24,071 --> 00:33:25,607 I came back here. 663 00:33:27,174 --> 00:33:28,510 I bumped into you. 664 00:33:29,944 --> 00:33:31,311 And then he showed up at the Blackwell 665 00:33:31,445 --> 00:33:33,548 and told me if I didn't find his next mark, 666 00:33:33,681 --> 00:33:37,050 that he was gonna make sure my cop boyfriend learned everything. 667 00:33:38,018 --> 00:33:41,321 But that if I did it, he would disappear for good. 668 00:33:42,389 --> 00:33:46,694 I didn't want him to destroy everything that we have, Adam. 669 00:33:52,901 --> 00:33:55,068 Where's the bookend he used to kill Vera? 670 00:33:58,673 --> 00:34:00,073 Adam, it's me. 671 00:34:07,815 --> 00:34:08,883 [Selena] Yes, thank you. 672 00:34:09,383 --> 00:34:12,887 They got him. Charles is in custody. Everyone is safe. 673 00:34:13,555 --> 00:34:14,822 I just got this. 674 00:34:14,956 --> 00:34:17,357 -What is it? -Willa came through. 675 00:34:18,158 --> 00:34:19,761 This FBI agent, Lyla Flynn, 676 00:34:19,894 --> 00:34:21,863 she was working undercover, and she was murdered. 677 00:34:21,996 --> 00:34:24,398 -[Morgan] Mm-hmm. -Turns out she was dirty. 678 00:34:24,899 --> 00:34:29,369 Mmm. It looks that way. Selling intel, laundering money. 679 00:34:29,504 --> 00:34:30,705 There's something else. 680 00:34:31,706 --> 00:34:32,740 What? 681 00:34:44,919 --> 00:34:47,287 They suspect that Roman was working with her, 682 00:34:47,421 --> 00:34:50,090 and when she decided to come clean, 683 00:34:50,925 --> 00:34:51,960 he killed her. 684 00:34:53,895 --> 00:34:57,732 This was a scandal too big for the FBI, and Willa helped them bury it. 685 00:34:58,298 --> 00:35:03,004 Security cameras caught these outside Lyla's house the day she was murdered. 686 00:35:03,738 --> 00:35:05,372 That's Roman's car. 687 00:35:08,408 --> 00:35:10,044 No. [stammers] 688 00:35:10,177 --> 00:35:13,280 I'm done. Let-Let's be done. 689 00:35:15,115 --> 00:35:16,450 Can you give us a minute? 690 00:35:18,753 --> 00:35:19,787 Yeah. 691 00:35:23,256 --> 00:35:24,458 What does that mean? 692 00:35:24,592 --> 00:35:26,995 Stop digging, okay? 693 00:35:27,127 --> 00:35:29,631 Listen, I-I don't know. It doesn't matter anymore. 694 00:35:29,764 --> 00:35:30,865 It's just not safe. 695 00:35:30,999 --> 00:35:32,800 It's not safe? It's never been safe. 696 00:35:32,934 --> 00:35:36,904 Erik Hayworth, this woman... [stammers] I don't know. I don't know what's true. 697 00:35:37,038 --> 00:35:39,507 All I know is that if anything were to happen to any of you-- 698 00:35:39,641 --> 00:35:42,342 Morgan, stepping away is simply not an option anymore. 699 00:35:42,476 --> 00:35:44,311 -Oh, my God. -Okay, I'm scared too. 700 00:35:44,444 --> 00:35:46,080 But I can take care of myself. 701 00:35:48,382 --> 00:35:51,686 Whatever happens, we'll do it together, okay? 702 00:35:59,994 --> 00:36:01,294 [knocks on door] 703 00:36:07,234 --> 00:36:09,804 -Hey. -Hey. 704 00:36:11,773 --> 00:36:12,807 Come in. 705 00:36:22,182 --> 00:36:23,316 How you doing? 706 00:36:24,317 --> 00:36:26,386 Well, the unis are taking Lucia to the precinct now. 707 00:36:26,521 --> 00:36:27,555 Oh, God. I'm sorry. 708 00:36:27,689 --> 00:36:29,857 You don't have anything to be sorry for. 709 00:36:31,693 --> 00:36:34,162 I'm sorry. You warned me. I should've listened. 710 00:36:34,294 --> 00:36:35,930 Should be charged with accessory after the fact. 711 00:36:36,064 --> 00:36:38,498 -Karadec. -Though with the other cons 712 00:36:38,633 --> 00:36:41,501 that her and Charles were involved in, the charges will increase. 713 00:36:41,636 --> 00:36:43,037 Adam. 714 00:36:48,976 --> 00:36:50,845 [sighs heavily] 715 00:36:53,181 --> 00:36:54,916 I can't believe this is happening. 716 00:36:58,218 --> 00:37:00,420 Just cannot believe it. 717 00:37:01,288 --> 00:37:03,223 -I feel so stupid. -No, don't. 718 00:37:03,858 --> 00:37:05,193 Please don't do that. 719 00:37:06,527 --> 00:37:07,929 You did it right. 720 00:37:09,130 --> 00:37:11,566 You did. You opened your heart, you let her in. 721 00:37:13,067 --> 00:37:15,203 That's always gonna be the right move. 722 00:37:18,172 --> 00:37:19,207 I believed her. 723 00:37:21,676 --> 00:37:23,878 I believe she wanted a life with me. 724 00:37:26,214 --> 00:37:27,615 Now, I don't even know who this person is. 725 00:37:27,749 --> 00:37:28,916 Yes, you do. 726 00:37:29,851 --> 00:37:31,052 Yes, you do. 727 00:37:33,353 --> 00:37:35,656 You do. It's the same person. You just... 728 00:37:38,893 --> 00:37:42,563 You just loved her too much to see the things that you didn't wanna see. 729 00:37:45,166 --> 00:37:46,567 It's okay. 730 00:37:49,704 --> 00:37:51,105 It's gonna be okay. 731 00:38:02,784 --> 00:38:05,953 -I got to go see Ava's art show. -Yeah. 732 00:38:06,087 --> 00:38:07,822 -You wanna come with me? -I would love to, 733 00:38:07,955 --> 00:38:11,626 but I have some things that I really need to take care of, you know. 734 00:38:11,759 --> 00:38:12,794 Okay. 735 00:38:14,461 --> 00:38:15,930 But I'm here if you need me. 736 00:38:16,063 --> 00:38:18,099 [♪ "Somewhere Tonight" playing] 737 00:38:19,867 --> 00:38:20,902 I know. 738 00:38:28,843 --> 00:38:30,278 See ya. 739 00:38:32,345 --> 00:38:34,849 ♪ Pink and blue ♪ 740 00:38:37,317 --> 00:38:41,289 ♪ Were dancing ♪ 741 00:38:49,163 --> 00:38:50,497 -Mom. -Hi. 742 00:38:50,631 --> 00:38:51,799 I'm so glad you made it. 743 00:38:51,933 --> 00:38:52,967 [Morgan chuckles] 744 00:38:53,835 --> 00:38:54,969 Wow. 745 00:38:55,102 --> 00:38:57,505 So, what do you think? 746 00:38:59,273 --> 00:39:01,408 -Ava, this is-- -Boring? 747 00:39:01,542 --> 00:39:05,378 [chuckles] Yes, I just fell asleep. No, buddy, this is incredible. 748 00:39:05,513 --> 00:39:07,548 [♪ "Somewhere Tonight" continues] 749 00:39:10,350 --> 00:39:13,554 I am so impressed. You did this all by yourself. 750 00:39:14,889 --> 00:39:18,292 Well, I guess I had some help from my dad. [chuckles] 751 00:39:21,428 --> 00:39:22,663 Yeah, I guess you did. 752 00:39:26,200 --> 00:39:29,070 You're not gonna start crying, are you? Please don't embarrass me. 753 00:39:29,203 --> 00:39:31,072 My little baby girl did this one! 754 00:39:31,205 --> 00:39:32,506 Oh, my God, Mom. 755 00:39:35,076 --> 00:39:37,111 -[camera shutter clicks] -[phone buzzes] 756 00:39:38,813 --> 00:39:40,014 Hey. What's going on? 757 00:39:40,147 --> 00:39:42,350 Hey. My father gave me a name. 758 00:39:42,482 --> 00:39:46,020 It's an old FBI ghost that was there when everything went down with Roman. 759 00:39:46,153 --> 00:39:47,387 I'm meeting him tonight. 760 00:39:47,521 --> 00:39:50,024 -Tonight? Well, I-I gotta come with you. -No. 761 00:39:50,157 --> 00:39:52,260 You need to stay away until I get eyes on this guy. 762 00:39:52,392 --> 00:39:53,995 I'll be fine. You'll be there. 763 00:39:54,729 --> 00:39:56,364 Come on, I need to talk to him. 764 00:39:57,865 --> 00:39:58,900 Okay. 765 00:40:00,067 --> 00:40:03,037 9:30, Rancho Park. South side of the pond. 766 00:40:03,170 --> 00:40:04,739 Okay, I'll see you soon. 767 00:40:10,945 --> 00:40:12,213 [♪ suspenseful music playing] 768 00:40:22,223 --> 00:40:25,259 [♪ "Picture You" playing] 769 00:40:27,862 --> 00:40:30,898 ♪ Draw the blinds ♪ 770 00:40:31,032 --> 00:40:34,302 ♪ Light every candle ♪ 771 00:40:35,569 --> 00:40:38,773 ♪ Slip off my pretty dress ♪ 772 00:40:38,906 --> 00:40:45,079 ♪ Down my chest when I think of you ♪ 773 00:40:45,813 --> 00:40:48,115 ♪ Every night ♪ 774 00:40:48,249 --> 00:40:49,750 Yeah, I mean it was... 775 00:40:50,284 --> 00:40:52,720 ♪ Both lips on the mirror ♪ 776 00:40:53,587 --> 00:40:56,757 ♪ It's ritualistic ♪ 777 00:40:56,891 --> 00:41:03,097 ♪ Counting lipstick stains where you should be ♪ 778 00:41:03,931 --> 00:41:09,469 ♪ Oh, I need you around ♪ 779 00:41:11,471 --> 00:41:15,876 ♪ I'm getting close now ♪ 780 00:41:16,010 --> 00:41:20,414 ♪ Do you picture me like I picture you? ♪ 781 00:41:20,548 --> 00:41:22,249 ♪ Am I in the frame... ♪ 782 00:41:22,383 --> 00:41:23,417 Hey! 783 00:41:25,052 --> 00:41:27,188 -[coughs] -♪ Do you feel the same? ♪ 784 00:41:27,321 --> 00:41:29,623 ♪ I'm too scared to say ♪ 785 00:41:29,757 --> 00:41:33,894 ♪ Half of the things I do ♪ 786 00:41:34,028 --> 00:41:37,798 ♪ When I picture you ♪ 787 00:41:38,498 --> 00:41:43,871 ♪ When I picture you ♪ 788 00:41:44,505 --> 00:41:48,876 ♪ Aah, aah, aah ♪ 789 00:41:49,944 --> 00:41:53,280 ♪ Aah, aah, aah ♪ 790 00:41:53,414 --> 00:41:55,483 ♪ Aah, aah, aah ♪ 791 00:41:55,616 --> 00:41:58,786 ♪ Aah, aah, aah ♪ 792 00:41:58,919 --> 00:42:02,723 ♪ Aah, aah, aah ♪ 793 00:42:02,857 --> 00:42:04,191 [sirens wailing] 794 00:42:04,325 --> 00:42:08,029 ♪ Do you picture me like I picture you? ♪ 795 00:42:08,162 --> 00:42:12,733 ♪ Am I in the frame From your point of view? ♪ 796 00:42:12,867 --> 00:42:17,371 ♪ Do you feel the same? I'm too scared to say ♪ 797 00:42:17,506 --> 00:42:24,478 ♪ Half of the things I do When I picture you ♪