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Dominique Santini, you're under arrest.

Suspicion of murder.

Next, on Airwolf. I knew you were holding back on something from your

past, but I figured you had your reasons.

She used her daughter as bait for men. Dom knew it. He did kill her. I swear he

did. I never touched her! I know that, Dom. You don't have to say it.

A man needs an alibi.

Absolutely no overt firm involvement. What if he's convicted?

You gotta get me out, String. Get me out.

Get that thing! Get it!

Midwest 509, you're clear to taxi. Runway 23, over.

I copy, Tower.

Be advised, we have gusts of 7 knots from 270.

Roger, Tower. East Jolena 7.

Control, this is 509. We're at 23 and awaiting clearance.

Over.

Hey, Dom?

Dom?

You here?

Hey, Dom, what's the matter?

Nothing.

It's nothing.

What do I guess you want to see about me?

I saw a mission up north. It'll wait.

What's wrong?

All these years, I missed seeing her grow up.

Now I'm even gonna miss seeing her before they... Dom, I still don't

understand.

It was an overdose.

They found her on the beach. Who?

My God, what a way for your kid to die.

Kid?

And the funeral's tomorrow.

3,000 miles away.

Angel's assignment.

We'll do the mission with a slight detour to San Remo Island.

I knew you were holding back on something from your past, but I figured

you had your reasons.

Sally was seven when my wife took her away.

They just fell off the face of the earth.

Archangel's mission.

We'll make it in time.

It's paradise.

I suppose I should have some kind of feeling for the place I was born.

But I don't.

If Archangel ever finds out that you're sticking your neck out for me, String,

instead of doing that mission, all hell will break loose.

You know that. But I appreciate it.

And when we're completely finished, move over Monte Carlo.

Ladies and gentlemen, a special preview.

And a very private party.

Here, ladies, help yourself.

Come on, take some.

Beautiful, Jason.

Thank you.

Quiet, elegance, taste.

I've always said it.

You have it.

And it's all ours, Congressman.

All ours.

We'll do it one more time now. Come on up, baby. Here we go.

All right! All right! And I hope you tell your friends about our beautiful

setup. No cameras, no watchdog committees. It's a sanctuary.

Dom, I'm really sorry. I know.

Thanks for the call.

Are you going to be able to keep things under control?

Don't worry about me.

I'm older now.

Dom and I grew up on these beaches.

If it hadn't been for him getting the air bug, he'd still be chasing Bluefin

and Mark.

He wasn't flying took me off these islands.

I know that, Don.

How are your grandchildren, Aaron?

Sent them to the mainland.

No good for kids around here anymore.

Not like it was.

What is?

Hey, Don.

You gonna be all right?

I'll be fine.

Dom's parents were married in this chapel.

Dom was christened here, so was Sally.

I would like to begin by saying a few words about the tragic passing of this

dearly beloved daughter of Lila and Dominic Santini.

Dominic, Lila, little Sally Ann.

Only our Lord can know for certain the heartaches, the all too human trials.

It's a joke.

That brought her to this tragic past. Hypocrites, bloodsuckers. Lila, honey.

What are you doing here, huh?

You never wanted to know us when she was still alive.

Money.

That's all anybody thinks about in this stinking hole.

Lila, this is not the place. What are you doing here?

She was my daughter, too.

She hated your guts just like I do.

Don't say that. Don't say any more.

Hell, you can't even be sure she was your kid.

I wasn't.

Please, ladies and gentlemen.

Aaron, I gotta know.

Did my daughter hate me?

The child was confused. Answer me.

She loved you, Don.

Sure.

Because I was so good to her.

Because I was always there when she needed me.

For it leaves behind it the bitterness and poignancy of lives left unfinished.

When we were kids, there was nothing out there but island schooners and fat

-bellied sponge fishermen.

Noddy crowd people in like fleas on a dog.

I'll take the old days.

Huh? Remember, Dom?

Just around that point where we used to take those mainland girls.

Are you telling me that Dom was a skirt chaser? Oh, hey, ladies' man in those

days.

I'll be right back.

Want me to go with you? No!

I won't be long.

Guys like Dom never change.

He's still touching.

Is that, uh, Amos Casino of yours?

Yeah, it's been closed for three months.

Expanding.

You know, more tourists, more bucks.

Economics of scale.

Economics of bunk.

Me and my husband had a nice little place.

Then they decided they needed a new parking lot.

We didn't want to sell, but they offered us 180 for our two bedrooms.

Doesn't sound too bad.

Yeah, that's what we thought.

Then we found out the only other housing we could get was one of their condos.

250.

We're living in a trailer.

I came for the locket.

That's all I want from you.

Who knows where it is?

Hell, it isn't worth five bucks.

I gave her that locket. She loved it. I want it back.

My God.

Look at you.

A two-bit mechanic.

Why couldn't she have been more like me?

She'd be what you are now.

She would have had the strength to survive.

The locket. I want it.

Don, wait.

Of all the mistakes I've made in my life, you're the only one I truly

regret.

I'm sorry too, Lila.

Men. You always fall for it, don't you?

I'm not going to go into where you guys have been or why.

I thought you were taking care of business.

Specifically, overflight of a certain ice station a thousand k's north of the

Arctic Circle.

Infrareds and microscans, if you please.

I've got it.

Coordinates should be coming through now.

He said we got it.

Let's not be flipped. That's inside Soviet airspace.

You won't tell if you don't. No hitches, guys.

And maybe we'll overlook this recent unauthorized jaunt of yours.

Any problems?

Yeah. Where are my mukluks? I'm numb already.

Bastard. We got everything he has, Walt.

Good. I'm drained.

Let's head back before anybody decides to send up a greeting.

Strength,

Mr. Santini... Wait, I gotta talk to you quick.

Did your missus? Oh, knock it off, you two.

Oh, I guess you didn't, missus.

We're not good enough for you, huh? Would you stop it?

The police are here. Lieutenant Grodin.

Oh?

Okay, Grodin.

You got us cold.

Hand over the parking warrants and let us hit the rack, huh? All right, fellas,

this is serious.

Dominique, what were your precise whereabouts last night between 9 p.m.

and 6 a.m. this morning?

Well, that's easy. I was at... At, uh... He was at the North Pole.

You know this woman, Dominic?

Sure, I know her. Why?

Dominic Santini, you're under arrest.

You're out of your mind, Gruden.

What charge?

Suspicion of murder.

The victim's name was Lila Morgan, formerly known as Mrs. Dominic Santini.

Lila? She was beaten to death last night, Dominic.

Mr. Santini, it's my duty to inform you that you have a right to remain silent.

If you give up that right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be

used against you in a court of law.

Turn sideways. Face the wall.

Step over here.

Any reason I shouldn't be?

Need anything?

Yeah.

The key.

Excuse me, miss.

Come with me.

Right through here. Remove your clothes.

What do you want me to say?

Say we can take him home.

It's out of my hands.

Now, come on.

If he was the cop and you were in there, he'd help you.

How long before they're going to send me back?

You know, he's some friend.

All he is to you is a poker hand, that's all.

Well, if he fights extradition, it could take years.

Some guy across from the table on Thursday nights, right?

What about bail?

Probably not.

A face behind a handful of dollars?

Caitlin, what if he, uh... That's all Mr. Santini is to him, you know that.

Caitlin.

What if he waives extradition?

Maybe two weeks.

Let's go.

You keep an eye on him.

I will.

Can I bring him some magazines and stuff like that?

No problem.

Thanks.

The man needs an alibi.

He has the most perfect one in the world.

He was 2,000 miles away from here working for Uncle Sam.

Airwolf's alibi.

You know and I know he can't use that.

Well, fine.

Give him another one. I can't. Well, then pull a couple of phony witnesses

out of the hat.

Say that you were having dinner with him at the time. I don't care. Whatever.

I told you, when I brought it upstairs, they said absolutely no overt firm

involvement. Yeah, well, they won't turn their back on Dom.

Now, hell if they will.

I'm not going to turn my back on Dom. Just bear with me.

It's not good enough, Michael. I said no overt involvement.

Now, behind the scenes, I'll see if I can get to the judge or find a way that

the DA can refuse to indict him on a technicality. Maybe I can... Look, just

leave it to me. I'll handle it.

Yeah, and the bottom line is that you guarantee nothing.

Don't jump all over me. I'm asking you to give me some time.

How long?

A few weeks, maybe a month.

Two at the most.

What if he's convicted?

You know, I'm gonna take Airwolf and I'm gonna land right in the top of that city

hall.

And I'm gonna put up a fireworks show that they'll never forget.

And then you'll lose Airwolf and you still won't have Dominic out.

I hadn't seen the woman in years. You know that string.

Why'd you leave us?

I went up to her place.

For what, a nightcap?

Oh, I went up there for something to my daughters, a locket.

What are you doing, grilling me?

I never touched her.

I couldn't have, no matter what.

Damn it, I know that, Dom. You don't have to say it.

in prison camp. When I went down behind Chinese lines, they kept us in holes in

the ground, String.

And it was 40 below.

40 below, String. Dom, compared to that, this is a piece of cake.

You gotta get me out, String. Come on, buddy.

Get me out.

Stand still.

Officer.

Don't give me no problems.

I was looking for you.

Well, who the hell are you?

And what are you doing breaking into a crime scene?

My name is Stringfellow Hawk. I'm a friend of Dominic Santini's.

As far as we're concerned, Mr. Hawk, we've got our man.

Physical evidence?

Witness that placed him at the scene of the crime.

Even a prior attempted assault against the victim.

Dominic Santini's no killer.

Not many are, Mr. Hart.

We yell and curse and threaten each other and then get into bed together.

Until one time too many, one word too much is.

He hasn't even seen her in years.

Everything's been over between them for so long, why would he kill her now?

Well, his daughter was alive till now.

There's an awful lot of upset people at that funeral.

I don't know what you're trying to sell, Mr. Hart, but the lady was a slut.

They asked him.

Look, I know he didn't try to see it that way.

Even that worked against him.

Maybe he faced up to it just before he killed her.

How close was she with Vince?

Whoa, whoa, wait, wait.

If they don't break the law, I don't make them my business.

See, a different kind of element's been coming over to the island since, uh...

The casino went up.

It's the price we pay.

For what?

Growth, prosperity, better way of life.

Well, it sure wasn't better for Sally Ann Santini or Lila.

Oh, shit.

Okay,

Mrs. Malinowski, now remember, the important thing is the elevation.

Well, I think that's enough for today, no, you know?

See you tomorrow, same time.

Your game looks great, by the way. It's really coming along.

You think I can buy you something cold?

Why not? I've earned it.

You're a regular, Bob.

You, uh...

Probably use a little work on you, sir, but the basic style is pretty good.

This is bear free.

I'm just trying to make talk.

Trying to make a living.

Doesn't get any easier.

Sometimes it's just kind of how the cards fall.

Don't tell me.

Three weeks ago, I was all set to buy this place.

This particular lady's cash, my contacts.

All of a sudden, down the tubes.

What happened?

She cut me out.

So why'd Lila cut you out?

Who said Lila?

Say, I know where it was.

Sally Ann's funeral.

You were with Lila's ex, that guy Santini.

You're trying to pin this on me, aren't you?

I don't think anybody even noticed.

Nobody saw you, sure?

I have my reputation to protect.

So what was Lila like?

Broad was loaded. She had more cash than she knew what to do with.

She gave me plenty when she had it.

And I'll say that for her, too, even after our business arrangements fell

apart.

Why would I kill the goose that lays the golden egg, huh?

Tell me, why would I do that?

What do I look like, some kind of an idiot or what?

Why would you even say you didn't kill her?

Because I didn't. Nobody asked you either.

Dominic bought this place under G.I. Bill.

He and Lila moved in before Sally was born.

Had some happy times here, too. We all did.

Why'd Dom keep this house all these years?

He never came back.

Well, he thought maybe one day Sally'd come home.

And if she did, it'd be here waiting.

I thought you said she did live here.

Only for the last few weeks before she died.

She was in with that casino crowd, Hawk.

In our day, we didn't even know slime like that existed.

This film must be every bit of 20 years old.

That Lila was a showstopper in those days, no need denying it.

Hey, can you back it up?

Yeah.

Right there, that lady, was she at the funeral?

Beatrice Moretti.

That's Lila's oldest friend.

If Lila trusted anybody on this island, it would be Beatrice.

You know, Hawk, for what Lila did to that child, he did kill her.

I swear he did.

What are you saying, Eric?

When Lila was over the hill, she used her daughter as bait for men.

And Dom knew it.

What do you suppose he was after?

There's nothing here.

It's legal to admire, Mr. Hawk, so long as you don't disturb the artistry.

This is our spring line.

And then, once in a while, even perfection can use a little helping

hand.

There you go. Thank you, B.

Don't mention it.

Lila was an attention-getter right up to the end.

She really knew how to handle men.

Ruff them up a little bit, she used to say. They love it.

Lila was getting desperate.

And maybe she did push Sally Ann at the men she needed.

So what did the girl think of it?

Careful, Beatrice.

Sorry, dear.

Lila and I were like sisters.

And I am not going to start to throw stones now that she is dead. Ow!

And in her grave.

Ow! What's wrong with you, B?

You're too skinny to see.

You know, you were in half the photos of the old house.

Listen.

Dominic could have had any girl he wanted.

Rich families came to the island on holiday.

And, oh, he had a way.

Oh, Lila was exciting.

But Dominic never really loved her.

She told him she was pregnant. She wasn't pregnant.

Sally Ann wasn't born until years later.

Sounds like the lady sure hurt an awful lot of people.

Used is the correct word.

People around here are getting very good at that.

Mr. Hawk, Mr. Darius would like to see you. And he's one of the best.

I'm sorry about your friend. Let's hope justice is done.

In the meantime, what are you doing here, Mr. Hawk?

Looking for answers.

I've heard you're stirring things up. There have been some complaints.

Complaints?

You're pretty important around here.

People come to you with complaints?

I have a big stake in this island. It's no secret people come to me.

Yeah, like Lila.

If Lila had troubles, you know, I'd like to know what they were.

Lila had only one trouble, Mr. Hawk.

No money.

And around here, people need money, or they get pushed aside.

She had enough to keep Vince.

You must be kidding.

If I didn't buy him his tennis rackets, he'd have to hit the balls with his

head.

Lila kept him, that's a laugh.

They were two losers in search of a handout.

Yeah, losers maybe.

But you had quite a thing with Lila for a long time.

That's ancient history.

Go home, Mr. Hawk.

So how long did this go on between her and Darius?

Not long.

Lolly got rid of men very fast.

Why didn't you tell me?

If you started hitting on him, I was afraid of what might happen.

What, to me?

To me.

I live on this island. I've seen things happen.

Boat goes down with all hands.

Car misses a curb.

Piles up below the jetty.

You see how it is?

Hey, you look great, Mr.

Santini. Really, really great.

I know how I look.

I know how I feel.

What's the word from String?

Oh, he wanted me to tell you that everything's going to be fine.

Mr. Santini, can I bring you something?

Books, chocolates, anything?

You could bring me a chopper. Set it down in the jail yard in ten minutes.

I'll be there, I guarantee it.

What am I doing here?

Mr. Santini, we're gonna get you out.

I'm not a criminal, Kate.

I know that, Mr.

Santini. Look at me.

I never hurt a soul in my life.

But where do they think I'll go?

Murderers they let walk.

Me they keep in a cage.

Hey, Vince!

Excuse me, ladies.

You're on Darius's payroll.

Who isn't?

I'm not.

Well, you don't live here. You don't breathe his air.

You also lied to me about Lila's money.

Hey, no way. She told me she was about to make a big score, and she'd take me

along. And you believed her?

Nah, I didn't trust her. But I went with it, just in case.

Wouldn't you?

They know you're broke?

There was one more thing.

She said if anybody ever tried to do her in, her baby would protect her.

What do you suppose she meant by that?

I'm not sure, but I got an idea.

Meet me at the cottage. Why?

That's her.

Hi.

A nice swim, Hawk.

He's gone. Let's go!

Darius killed Lila.

Go home, Mr. Hawk.

She was blackmailing him.

Can you prove it?

He was skimming from the casino.

He was afraid she'd go to the feds. Mr. Hawk, stay alive to visit your friend in

jail. They owned you too, huh?

I'm a good cop.

Mostly.

I keep things pretty straight for these people here.

Most of that casino never touches us.

Lie to yourself.

Well, what do you want from me?

They have all the power.

Just listen.

I am sorry about Dominic.

I really am.

Now, look.

Darius has big connections on the mainland.

They sent him over here to avoid prosecution for murder and so many other

things that would turn your stomach.

Can you try and understand that?

Do what you can.

I'll help you.

But there's no way.

If you're afraid of Darius, you're dead already.

You're what?

I'm taking you in for questioning.

What's wrong about it?

Are you starting to think that piece of scrap on your chest is for real?

Come on, let's go.

Is he serious?

What's the charge?

Suspicion of murder.

Hey, cop.

Why don't you arrest me?

My tie's dirty.

I guess you've got me.

You have the right to remain silent. You clown.

You ridiculous fool.

Get rid of it.

Wait. Hold it. Hold it.

What are you gonna do? You gonna kill me, Darius, huh?

You gonna shove me off some cliff with the other victims or bury me in the

sand? Is that it?

Where did you get this sudden strength?

Are you high on something?

Actually, I'm dead.

Hawk was right.

Until we do something about you, I'm as good as dead. We're all as good as dead.

Come on, let's go.

Aren't you gonna read us our rights?

I see you're in good hands.

I have to return to my guests.

I thought you took care of him.

Get me out of here. With pleasure.

I repeat, you're under arrest.

Welcome home, Mr. Santini. Hey, it's about time you started calling me dumb.

Okay.

Listen, do you guys think we can get that Sikorsky back in the air before

sundown? I'll bet on it. What do you think, String? Yeah, well, I think my

gambling days are over.

What's holding you up?