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Hi.

You must be my camera.

Right.

And you're... No, you and you are.

You think it's stuff now pal?

It's only gonna get harder.

Guys, mail in gambled with besides bread.

I need their names.

Barry, phone, and earl.

I need their last names.

I'd like to.

I want you to.

My life was in danger.

Everyone around me swore it was true, but somehow it didn't make any difference.

Still, I knew it was an unnecessary risk and I decided to take some serious action.

Once again?

No more cigarettes.

Once again?

No more cigarettes.

Relax, Mr. Hammer.

I want you to think of something that makes you feel very relaxed.

Cigarette?

What time?

Okay, I'll be right there.

See?

Working.

In

the trip to Kennedy Airport to pick up Cozy Higgins, he left New York over a year

ago with a tourist ticket to Monte Carlo with a pair of dyes.

Knowing Cozy and his dyes, the odds were good.

He was flying home first class.

Hi.

My name is my camera.

I believe you have a message for me.

If I don't, I'll make one up.

Cozy Higgins.

He should be on flight 602.

Do you see Higgins?

Concourse B.

You go through security.

Thanks.

It's a little overweight.

Mike, over here.

Cozy.

Oh, man.

I'm glad to see you.

Sorry, I'm late.

You look terrific.

Is that a new suit?

Of course, always.

Listen, Mike, I haven't forgotten about that.

Hey, forget it.

I promise you, get me uptown safe and sound and I'll pay you.

Plus five more.

How's that?

Save it for your mom.

Come on.

So what's going on?

A guy tried to kill me, Mike.

The kitten.

I mean it.

It happened at the airport in Paris.

The French have a way with the Vines.

No, I just saw him.

He's here.

He must have taken the Concourse.

Why is he after you?

I'll show you when we get uptown.

Okay, look.

If you see him, point him out.

He can't get through security if he has a gun.

Thanks, Mike.

You don't know how much I appreciate it.

Hey, forget it.

I just want to see the look at Manny's eyes and to get the load of this suit.

Out of my way!

Move!

Move!

Over here!

That's him.

Okay, get over here.

Okay, don't talk.

Somebody get a doctor.

Hey, what's going on here?

You can't ever say.

I didn't blame my dad.

Cozy.

Cozy held on to a case of diamonds and half a ten grand bill.

But he was robbed of something a lot more badgeable.

Yeah, Mike, it got through security because there's no metal in it.

Not even in the shell casing.

It's plastic, a toy.

Toys don't murder people.

Mike, you don't buy this thing off the rack.

High-tech.

What do I tell Cozy's mom?

High-tech killed her son.

I am pounding.

What did Mr. Higgins tell you about him?

He never had a chance of telling me anything.

He, uh, gave no clue as to their intended destination.

Well, actually, he was going to make you a

little pinky rig, something small and tasteful.

Look pal, don't take your frustrations out on me.

I'm not the one he hired to protect them.

No, you're not.

Don't say it.

I know sometimes I should keep my mouth shut.

You got it.

I said don't say it.

The crisp, uncirculated, perfect $10,000 bill.

How in the world did Cozy have a common one of these?

I put one of these chances.

I was going to pick up the other half on this end.

The question was worth 10 grand.

Answer, delivering a sack of diamonds.

Oh, nice work if we can get it.

If you can survive it.

So what do you think?

See, you don't make change with these.

They're registered with Treasury.

It's like a check.

But we'll back your signature.

That means you can trace it.

As they say, me and Rockefeller are like that.

Only, yeah, I could use a little incentive.

Okay.

How's that?

A room one center.

I'll see.

Thanks.

I'll tell you what I'll do.

I'll write down the serial number.

Just on the off chance that you should make friends with the other half of this bill.

Very wise, Emma.

You know, legal tender has tempted the best of us.

And the worst of us.

There you go.

Okay, I'm going to stop over at Maddie's and then

go on to the office and pick him up with something.

Please tell Maddie how deeply sorry I am about Cozy.

I will.

Maddie Higgins was a church-going woman who lived a simple life.

There was only one thing that really mattered to her.

Now it was gone.

You told her?

They were going to send a stranger.

I just hate these moments.

Yeah, I did too.

Well, what it's worth, ballistics found the gun untraceable.

Carbon fiber, temper and sleeve.

No marking.

Get this mic.

At least 50 grand a copy.

It don't make sense.

Well, it does.

If you can afford to pay anything to get one past airport security.

Mike, Mike, is that you?

Oh, Maddie.

They killed my boy, Mike.

Why?

Why am I cozy?

I don't know, Maddie.

I wish I did.

He was always worried.

Gamlin, living high and fast.

Life's a party.

Enjoy it.

Oh, man.

It's all right.

Pat tells me that you were with him.

I'm glad a friend was there.

Yes, I was with him, Maddie.

But it didn't do much good, did it?

No, no.

Don't say that.

It's not so false.

Don't you carry that weight to your ear.

I hear you, but I don't have much choice.

I know.

I'm going to take care of my boy now.

I got Mr. Bartlett to come and look after the stories.

You don't mind waiting a minute?

Oh, sure.

We can talk later.

I'd like that.

I'm sure it isn't.

Come on, then.

You all right?

Higgins, Mark, and Mike Hammer, seeking.

Mike, I got what he?

How about me?

Jackpot.

Try the name Anthony Maylin.

Made on the Gamlin?

Gamlin?

Mike, that's like calling the Pope a preacher.

Maylin, that's against the sunrise.

And it's three to two.

It's dog ball day.

Did you get an address on him?

Don't you ever read the papers?

Maylin just bought the top floor of the new Chelsea Towers.

You can't reach him there.

You try London.

You try Paris.

You try Rome.

You try Sam Moritz.

You try Monte Carlo.

You try Monte Carlo.

Avi!

Thanks.

Nice going.

Nice going.

Nice going.

Nice going.

I was glad to find Anthony Maylin at home.

London, Paris, Rome, and Sam Moritz would have been pretty rough on the shoe leather.

Hi, can I help you?

Yeah, I call them downstairs.

Oh, you must be Mike Hammer.

Right.

And you're... Really when you are.

Yes, Frida.

Try him in.

How much am I down?

32,000.

Unless you'd like to double again.

You are a demon.

A witch.

Now, will you just play straight?

Oh, Mr. Hammer.

Please come join us.

I'd like you to meet a witch.

Linda Sheldon, Mike Hammer.

I leave my broom home except for special occasions.

Too bad.

I've always wanted to ride one of those things.

Are you a player?

Only when I feel lucky.

Well, then perhaps we can play a game later?

Take my advice.

Don't.

She owns the dice.

Now, what may I do for you?

Well, I'd really like to play, but unfortunately, I'm a little short.

I'm sorry, you will pardon us?

Oh, certainly.

Who gave you this?

Cozy Higgins.

Where is he?

He's dead.

He was murdered this morning at the airport.

No.

Yes.

He died carrying a load of diamonds.

The police have been found with him.

Who killed him?

Two guns.

One's in the morgue.

I thought you might know the other one.

No.

But if you find him, I'll give you the other half of this.

Oh.

You've got the same problem.

Thanks anyway, but I've already got a client.

Do you excuse me?

Sure.

Yes, yeah.

I'll help you to breath if I'm selling all of my diamonds holding.

And now...

Listen, we haven't business nothing left.

Would you please tell Anthony I had to leave?

Putting my ear away is more disappointing.

Smart.

I don't think you're mad at him, ain't that?

Oh, he's not my man.

And my hairdresser won't wait.

Yeah, my barber's the same way.

What was her rush?

Was it something I said or something she heard?

Where's Linda?

She went to do some more hot rolling at the beauty parlor.

I'll miss her company, but it might save me some money.

I'll be collecting my diamonds at five o 'clock.

Good.

I'll be free then.

I thought you rejected me as a client.

But not as a suspect.

And come along, by all means.

I do hope to earn your trust.

Cozy had it.

I have a feeling it might cost me more dearly.

That's impossible, Mr. Mather.

You forget, Cozy's dead.

More my camera in a moment, here on A&E.

Cozy Higgins had left behind some interesting associates.

Anthony Mailam, who gambled for everything he owned.

And Peter Brett, who didn't have to gamble.

He already owned everything.

Mr. Brett never sees anyone.

Please don't make me throw you out.

I won't.

I'm sure that Mr. Brett will be glad to see me, regarding Anthony Mailam.

And diamonds?

Oh.

Too bad.

I was going to do the throwing.

Personally.

Thanks.

33.

4.

Don't stop on account of me.

I love watching other people sweat.

Louis.

Move it, Betty.

I wouldn't do that if I were you, and I'm not your buddy.

Who the hell are you?

My camera.

Probably an instigator.

An investigator, Meathead.

Of course.

Mr. Hammer.

You have exactly one minute.

And I caution you.

Louis is not my only security.

Lucky for you.

I understand that Anthony Mailam was a friend of yours.

Anthony Mailam has no friends.

He's a gambler.

He had one.

Cozy Higgins.

He died this morning.

Sorry to hear that.

Cozy had a lot of flash.

It's a terrible poker player.

But he was good with his eyes.

Yeah.

Not good enough.

Somebody rolled snake eyes on him at the airport.

Associations with Tony Mailam always carry their risks.

I know.

You had a diamond deal with Mailam, right?

Mr. Hammer?

Your minute is up.

Tell me something.

You said Anthony Mailam was rich.

Why does he need cash?

I'm rich.

Anthony Mailam's a gambler.

Gambler's always need cash.

Louis?

Show you to your car.

Thanks anyway.

I can find my own way out.

Terribly sorry.

Pums you mean.

Bearing it called in Tony Mailam.

I wanted to be there too.

That need the guy who's sitting at the airport.

Renee LeCombe.

Get this mic.

He's a P.I.

to Monte Carlo, maybe.

Dirty.

He's dirty, all right.

What about the guy that got away?

Hammer, I don't see how this concerns you.

Come on, Larry.

You wouldn't deprive me of seeing the twinkling

those little eyes when they look at diamonds.

I have no objection.

Yeah, well, I do.

The diamonds were payment for a gambling debt.

Verified on delivery by my expert in Paris.

You have the papers.

Insurance documentation, 250 cut stones.

Blue and white quality.

They say they were $3 million.

Or less.

Come on, you got a kid.

Nobody would cross calls you with 3 mil.

I did.

After all, that's the greatest wage of all people.

Gambling on your own judgment.

Hammer, we get off my desk, please.

That's my face.

Fakes.

Fakes.

They were switched.

Yeah, but not by cozy Higgins.

He died protecting them.

That's why he was killed.

They could only have switched them after he died.

They weren't.

I was there, remember?

This way, you get $3 million in insurance and $3 million in jewels, right?

Nice profit for 15 minutes work.

Prove it.

Don't worry, I plan to.

When it came to useful information, Lucie Barnes was always a lucky role.

Six-fours.

Seven-fours.

Eight-fours.

I call.

Unless you have eight dice, you're short if you pause.

You buy.

Another round, please.

On him.

That's something I can't figure out, Mooch.

This guy looked me right in the eye, and he actually challenged me to come after him.

Michael, that's Maylin's game.

I once saw him holding a busted flush.

And Darren Arab chiced by the pot.

Well, yeah.

The chic folded.

So, the only thing that proves is he's good at bluffing.

He's better than you are.

But what else?

Any soft spots like women?

Linda Shelton seems to be the latest.

Born in Iowa, like to Steven's College, Columbia Post-Grand.

She had the jet-set columns a year ago.

Samurai?

It's a big jump, Iowa, to Samurai.

Mm-hmm.

That's where she met Peter Brett.

There was talk of an engagement, but Brett racked up his racing car a few months ago.

And Linda connected with Anthony Maylin.

Now, this Brett, Michael, he could buy Maylin with his pocket change.

It's Brett Gamble, compulsively.

But he never ever loses.

He hasn't played diet with you yet.

Thanks.

See you later.

Ciao, Michael.

I needed to find out how Cozy got mixed up with these high rollers in the first place.

I was hoping that Maddie wouldn't mind a late visitor.

Oh, hi.

Come here.

Come here.

Sorry to drop by so late.

This seems to be developing into a habit.

Perhaps a good one.

Perhaps?

Oh, you know, Ms. Shelton.

Not well.

We can improve on that.

I'm hosting a charity affair tomorrow.

I'd like you to come.

We'll find it interesting.

Really?

Why?

The guests, including Anthony Maylin, Peter Brett.

I'll be there.

Mrs. Higgins.

If there's anything I can do, you will call me.

Oh, now don't you worry about me.

I'm going to be just fine.

Good night.

I'll be expecting you, Mr. Hammer.

I'll see you tomorrow, Michelle.

What was she doing here?

Bet your failing, Mike.

You don't trust anybody.

She was a good friend to Cozy.

Who told you that?

Cozy did anything else.

And don't forget, my son could read, people.

Almost as well as you can.

Maddie, did you save Cozy's letters?

Did your mother keep yours?

I didn't write that off.

Sons never do.

Not enough.

But they are my treasures.

Like these trophies.

Cards, dice.

He could have made the Olympics if he had just been patient.

Yeah.

I want them back when you're finished with them.

Of course.

You're determined to finish it.

You don't have to, not for me.

For both of this, Maddie.

Keep safe.

Thanks, Maddie.

I will.

I took that as a sign.

Either I needed some potty work, or I was getting too close to something.

Be careful.

I don't want any new scratches on them when I come back.

There's a lot of words you could use to describe Linda Shelton's joint,

and joint wasn't one of them.

You look ready for some action.

Sweetheart, I was born ready.

What's all this?

Chips phone let, poker and blackjack, bills for bakara.

Oh, I know.

Well, give me $50 with the chips.

Is that it?

Listen, you go broke.

I'll give you a really good hand to hold.

This ring will be holding hands at any minute.

Excuse me.

This crowd was definitely BYOR.

Bring your own Rolls Royce.

Emma.

What are you doing here?

Oh, I just thought I'd try my luck.

But you're excused.

This is a charity affair.

I have a lot of constituents here, important

constituents, and I don't want any trouble.

Even if one of your constituents turns out to be a murderer, listen, by the way.

If you decide to play, be careful.

I think the games are fixed.

We have a dollar's worth of chips.

Oh, I bet you're someone rich in famous.

You're right.

But don't tell anybody I'm here, okay?

Well, who are you?

Peter Buzz.

Mike!

I was afraid you weren't coming.

Are you kidding?

I wouldn't miss it for the world.

It's just getting interesting.

Why the funny money?

Oh, they're playing for real.

They'll turn that in later for cash.

Anthony, over there enjoy the game.

Peter likes the scent of blood.

Tell me something.

How does it feel to be a lady who turns down a

conglomerate like Peter with a factory in her report?

If she's a lady, it's easy.

You see, Peter is a conglomerate with women as well.

Oh, really?

No thanks.

Have you got any cheeseburgers?

Mr. Hammer?

Well, Mike, please join us.

He's all friends.

Hey, Mr. Churchill?

Mike Hammer?

It's a pleasure.

Well, take my seat.

But it's bound to change.

Well, no thanks.

It's not really my game.

What is your game, Hammer?

I like to look for killers.

Do you have any questions?

Don't look at me.

Can I help you?

Can I help you?

As it turned out, I got a little lucky.

I picked up some lunch money at the tables.

This was probably the first time that Brett and Mailam were both in debt to somebody.

Me.

They owed me answers.

Peter!

You ready to leave, sir?

Oh, sorry.

Oh, boy.

You're going to need a ride home.

I'd nailed the guy with a plastic gun.

Now I had to find the toy maker who gave it to him.

Excuse me.

I've arranged for all of Italy before the press arrives.

Linda, could you tell me where I could catch these in?

Break the bank, Larry.

Stay out of this, Hammer.

I can't.

And I'll tell you why.

Somebody with a lot of money's got a payment to make.

For cozy Higgins.

More my camera in a moment here on A&E.

At last, a positive clean from Vaseline Intensive Care, a new moisturizing body wash.

My old soul cleans, but it's...

Cozy Higgins had gambled for steaks that were a little too high, and he lost big.

But I wasn't sad.

If I knew Cozy, he was shooting 7s and 11s at the big crap game in the sky.

Mary.

The music, isn't it awful?

The television said you found the man who murdered Cozy.

Yes, I did.

Then promise me, you'll take that fine lady

off someplace and forget about all this pain.

When I can.

Don't tell me when I can.

You're looking at maple, solid maple, and there's nobody there.

Cozy's gone.

Oh, this is just flowers and sadness.

You've done what you can for me.

Now have done with it.

There's still more to do, man.

You're a very smart boy.

I thank the Lord.

He looks after the innocent and small children.

I hope I can find a slot for me in there somewhere.

I'll pray that you do.

Oh, I'm here.

There's letters.

Hey,

when are you guys going to be throwing this mess?

It's a bottle.

It's a bottle.

Mr. Hammer.

I'm Mr. Breast Secretary.

Remember me?

I'll get on for you.

I've been in trouble ever since I let you see him.

Sorry, I've been in trouble long before that.

Come on into my office, let's go.

I can't.

Do you really know anything about this diamond deal?

I'd like to know more.

Mr. Breast also speaking to you.

Hey, wait a minute.

How?

This lady's already got her date.

Don't return to this.

Don't return to this.

Don't return to this.

Don't return to this.

Don't return to this.

No, no, no.

No, no, no, no.

Cozy!

Don't return to this.

Don't return to this.

Don't return to this.

You think it's tough now, pal?

It's only going to get harder.

Mr. Hammer, I'm scared.

Mr. Brett was really angry.

And that could be very dangerous for you.

For you, too, sweetheart.

Who do you come from?

For Kipsey.

Well, I suggest you go back.

Kipsey.

Take this.

Thanks.

I paid a visit to Peter Brett and found him playing chess with himself on his computer.

A messenger boy, Lois, could use a bonus.

About three cans of turpentine.

You don't make things simple, do you, Hammer?

I haven't had your experience at it.

You suspect that I might have had Cozy killed, don't you?

You could afford it, especially if it pointed the finger at Tony Mailam.

Now, let me make things simple for you, Hammer.

I had nothing to do with Cozy's death.

My word is my bond and you can check that out internationally.

I have to be in Switzerland tomorrow.

I'm a busy man.

This is not a game.

Oh, yeah?

You forget I've seen you play with Tony Mailam.

It's over money, over the girl.

That's no game either.

I like to win.

As for the girl.

Linda's a treasury agent.

Say what?

She didn't tell you.

Well, and again, she's a game player, too.

She's developed very expensive taste for someone on a government salary.

Even with an expensive out, it's a difficult transition

from dining at maximes to going on to a tuna casserole.

Nothing wrong with that.

I tune a casserole two, three times a week.

You know, you shouldn't mess with those computers.

They make you sterile.

Well, hello.

They're the game tonight.

I was sure you'd like to join me.

Maybe.

Will the treasury department cover your losses?

How long have you been an agent?

How did you find out?

Peter Brett told me.

It is my job, Mike.

I worked for the deputy director.

Now, Peter bought that information.

It's because he was my original assignment.

Oh, yeah?

Want a drink?

No.

What kind of assignment?

Manipulating commodities.

Silver, grain, you name it.

Diamonds?

After Peter's accident, Anthony Mailen arrived on the scene.

I shifted with the case.

You know, a lot of people think you've got greedy fingers.

Greedy enough to take those diamonds and cozy was carrying.

I resent that.

Cozy... Cozy was an innocent.

Caught between Peter and Anthony.

I am as sorry about him as you are.

You have to believe that.

Do I?

Yes.

I'd like to.

I want you to.

Well, I... I guess we'll just have to work together.

What kind of game was Tony Mailen really playing?

We went to find out.

Wait a minute.

What?

There should be somebody here.

Some security.

Door is locked.

There's a button on the desk.

I call the police.

Central Division, ask for Captain Pat Chambers.

Come on, do it.

It looked like Tony Mailen was still hanging around after the game.

Nice card.

Too bad he had to fold.

Or my camera in a moment here on A&E.

Red Lobster introduces seafood pounders.

Tony Mailen was dead.

And everything said it was suicide.

Everything except my gut instinct.

It's treasury people all over the place.

Lady told you the truth.

She's got friends at high places.

Well, she's got two choosies.

She was with me last night.

Oh, Baron, to him be delighted.

You got an alibi.

Corners at the time of death yet?

Seven, maybe eight.

Well, I can tell you this.

Somebody else is going to need an alibi.

Hey, look at this.

This guy wasn't hurtin' for cash.

Any diamonds?

Just money.

The diamonds weren't in the safe.

But then I didn't expect them to be.

Okay,

let's actually just bring that there's one over.

Hammer, I need to talk to you.

What is it?

The guys Mailen gambled with the size bread I need their names.

Sure, Larry, Mo, Curly.

I need their last names.

So we brought the only no-day light to telephony.

Instinct.

Professional.

Instinct.

Question.

What is the most valuable diamond outside of the Smithsonian?

Yes, sir.

So I just stayed him.

Biggest attendance in the history of baseball two years running.

Come on, Aussie.

I knew that rock was a phony.

Well...

The lady's not so special.

Could be worth mounting.

What do you mean?

Very good quality.

Requires a fine carbon technology to turn our copies cheaply.

Who would do that?

Oh, a varicord.

How about electric dynamics, huh?

No, I've used their stuff.

This is better.

Wait a minute.

Pat said something about carbon and was used in making those plastic guns.

Oh, yeah, that's carbon fiber as strong as steel, light as cotton candy.

It's a similar technology, though.

That can't be more than six companies in the whole world that turn this stuff out.

Names in half an hour.

Oh, uh, oil for lamps.

You guys are killing me.

What does this pay date?

Send my retirement.

I'll take the stone.

It can make you a great bounty.

Maybe I would never know the difference.

Thanks, Feli, but this lady would.

Drink your milk.

Hi.

Hi.

This arrived by messenger last night.

It's personal.

I didn't open it.

Your self-control amazes me.

I've been sad when watching you open it.

Hello.

First time I liked getting a bill in the mail.

Look at this.

An appreciation to a man who finishes his work.

You must give me a chance to win it back from you, Anthony.

Who else?

That is not the note of a man who wanted to commit suicide.

I won't ask you to explain until you talk to the, uh, lady in there.

Huh?

Hi.

I came by as soon as I finished my report.

Oh, yeah?

You set me up.

Just like you set up mail.

But mail and nail you with one down card.

The queen of diamonds.

I did not.

But who did?

But every time you fight.

Sorry for the delay, but I got two firms, both European.

Technodine and Laser Quantique.

They're the only ones that can have the technology to handle a gun like that.

Of course there are other firms.

Both those companies belong to Brett.

Now, you still think I set you up?

Alright, I made a mistake.

I'm sorry.

Come on, let's go.

Brett?

Peter Brett?

Yeah, man, with 300 million dollars and he hates to lose.

But this time he's going to.

Mike's there.

Hold on.

Mike, that's it.

You gotta get out of here.

I'm working on it.

I'm working on it.

And your company made it.

Why didn't you tell me that?

It's classified information.

That's a breach of security.

Alright.

I'm going to know who was the guy that set up the hit on Coney Higgins.

Wrong gender, Mike.

Lewis, in the chopper.

Lewis, now!

Like I said, I was truly sorry about that.

And I do regret this.

Three million dollars pays for a lot of regret.

Of course.

It had to be you.

Only a treasury agent could intercept a sealed shipment and switch the diamonds.

Mark.

But a little late.

You are the Queen of Diamonds.

Sorry, Peter.

Should be down in a minute.

Michael, I can't take that.

That is not my money.

Now listen, Maddie.

It belonged to Cozy.

It's legitimate and now it's yours.

Well, I don't know what to do with all that much.

Oh, I'm sure you'll think of something.

You go on now.

Have some fun.

You too.

And don't spend it all in one place.

Shoot.

I don't know any place that could make change.

You take care of yourself now, Michael.

You too.

You need to be tough and strong to survive in the city.

You meet a lot of people who think they're tough, but you haven't seen real strength

until you've known someone like Maddie Higgins.

He was a smash hit at the tender age of three.

Meet the little man who was larger than life, Sammy

Davis Jr., on biography tonight at 80's June 9 Pacific.

Now, an exotic island getaway becomes the final resting

place for a thief on Remington Steel, next on A&A.

Thanks for watching.