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♪♪

[sirens wailing]

[reporter] Tragedy struck today

when retired finance mogul Wayne Griegson and his wife

were in a car accident.

Griegson survived, but his wife did not.

Recently, Griegson's reputation was questioned when

many of his investors lost their life savings

in what was thought to be a Ponzi scheme.

[reporter] Many lawsuits later,

Griegson and his partner were exonerated in courts of law.

But in the courts of public opinion,

they were vilified.

[protesters chanting]

[protesters] We are the 99%!

[indistinct shouting]

Griegson's the poster boy for the "one percent,"

but look, he and his partner, Finch,

walked out of that courtroom innocent men.

I don't think "innocent" is a word that you can use

to describe Wayne Griegson.

Well, you gotta have a little bit of faith

in the legal system.

In any event, he'll be judged by someone.

Perhaps he got what he deserved.

Only time will tell.

[♪ ]

[coughing]

[inhaling deeply]

[♪ ]

Look at him.

He just sits in the garden all day.

This has gone on for way too long.

You're doing the right thing, Jade.

You can't continue to look after your father.

He needs professional care.

Maybe we should postpone the honeymoon.

No! No. You made me promise we wouldn't cancel again.

-But-- -We're not canceling.

[knocking at door]

Our first interview is here.

Are you ready?

I know this is the right thing for Dad.

I'll bring her in.

[door opens]

-Hi. Samantha? -Hi! Yeah.

-Hey! Marco. -Nice to meet you.

-Please come right in. -Thank you.

Oh, what a beautiful place.

[Marco] Mm.

[Samantha] I really love gardening. It's so relaxing.

I hope I can be of help outside, too.

Samantha, your resume is very impressive.

Can you tell me

why you left your last position?

I'm afraid the woman I was looking after

was hospitalized.

I really miss her.

So you have nursing experience?

Yes, I worked at St. Martin's

General Hospital in Geriatric Care,

but I much prefer the one-on-one relationship

of being a home-caregiver.

Good.

My father has limited use of his legs.

Can you tell me how you would handle

a prescribed physical therapy plan?

Yes, core strength is the cornerstone

of most therapy plans

when a client has limited mobility,

but the mental aspect

of therapy should never be ignored.

He'll be susceptible to depression

and, of course, muscle mass loss,

so I believe in

a well-rounded course of therapy.

[♪ ]

Well, it's a good sign she wanted to meet Wayne.

Yeah, she seems great.

[laughs] But?

I'm feeling guilty, I guess.

Hiring someone so we can go on our honeymoon.

Is that shallow of us?

We can't live with your father forever, Jade,

and we'll have our new house soon.

I know.

I think Wayne will like her.

Look.

Why don't you think about it?

I'll tell her we'll get back to her in a few days.

Marco, wait.

Let's just offer Samantha the job.

I don't think there's a better candidate,

and I don't want somebody else

offering her a job first.

I think you're making the right decision, sweetie.

So, Dad...

what did you think of Samantha?

Who?

The woman who was in the garden with you today.

I told you-- I don't need anyone in my house.

You can look after me.

We've discussed this.

No, it wasn't a "discussion."

You told me I was getting a caregiver

and that I had no say in the matter.

We just want you to have the best care possible.

You don't have to work.

I've got money enough for the both of you.

That's not what this is about.

We both love our jobs.

So you're bringing some common woman

into my house?

It was bad enough you married a laborer

who can barely support you.

-Contractor, and I told you-- -Shut up!

[exhales]

I'm thinking...

of going back to work.

I thought you were banned from doing that.

Dad... you're retired.

So you keep telling me.

[coughing deeply]

[inhales deeply]

I've lost my appetite.

[scooter whirring]

That went well.

I'll, um...

I'll just go talk to him.

Wayne...

you can insult me all you want,

but I won't have you upsetting Jade.

She's devoted to you,

even when you don't deserve it.

Of course she is.

How else can she expect to inherit all of this?

I'll do anything to protect her.

She means the world to me,

and I know you feel the same way about her.

We were just fine until you came along.

Well, you'd better get used to it.

I'm not going anywhere.

[♪ ]

Wilson Manufacturing has pulled out of the firm.

Cited "moral issues."

That's just another way of saying

they don't want to work with a Griegson.

My father's history just won't go away.

Wilson's an old fart.

Are you done with that brief?

Mm-hmm. [sighing]

I don't know if I'm doing the right thing.

Going on this honeymoon,

having this woman stay at our house.

I'm sorry, I've been pouring out all my problems

to you this past year.

Hey! You know I'm here for you.

You've been through a lot.

I mean, losing your mom is so hard.

I think about her every day,

and Dad is so lost without her.

The mighty Wayne Griegson is lost?

[laughs] I think

you give him too much credit.

But, if it'll make you feel better,

I will check up on him while you're gone.

Oh, that would be great.

What would I do without you?

Mm... your life would be

a little less interesting without me.

[chuckles]

All right, who are we suing?

-Just leave that. I'll get it. -Okay...

[scooter whirs]

And don't forget his doctor's appointment

and his physio.

Everything's on the calendar--

-In the kitchen. -I'm sorry, Samantha.

I'm just-- I'm a little nervous and excited.

You sure the two of you are gonna be okay?

That's why you hired me.

Wayne is in good hands.

Don't worry. We'll be fine.

I don't know why you have to leave so soon.

Dad...

Samantha's gonna take really good care of you.

Don't give her a hard time, okay?

I don't want her quitting while we're gone.

Well, who else is gonna feed me?

[chuckles]

Bye, Dad.

Come on, Wayne. Why don't we see

what's blooming in the garden today?

Well, I think the azaleas are just about ready.

See? She's got it all under control.

He'll hardly even notice we're gone.

I guess there's no turning back now.

Exactly. So...

let's get this honeymoon started.

[kisses her]

[♪ ]

[Samantha] "Dear Dad,

"We arrived at the hotel and our suite is wonderful.

"Marco plans to go scuba-diving tomorrow

"and I may visit the spa.

Miss you. Love Jade."

[♪ ]

[♪ ]

[♪ ]

[♪ ]

[♪ ]

Whew!

I can't believe

it's already been a month.

[laughs] I warned you.

We should've stayed forever.

You know, they should have a rule, a law,

about honeymoons--

at least two months.

No, wait-- three.

Okay.

Jade, darling! You're back!

Dad?

Wow, you look like

the one that's been on vacation.

[Wayne] Never felt better!

Did you have fun?

Oh, it was just what we needed.

We're so happy you're home.

[♪ ]

Wow, Dad! What have you been up to?

This place looks...

so beautiful, so flowery and stuff.

It's all Samantha's doing.

You've made yourself at home.

It was so relaxing!

You really should go when you get a chance.

Sounds lovely.

Ah, it was amazing.

I mean, we're already planning our next vacation.

What's going on here?

Samantha and I have married.

[both giggling]

[laughs] Okay, I'm sorry. What?

It's true.

Isn't it a beautiful ring?

Three carats and a platinum setting.

So "couture".

Wayne has such great taste.

Every girl deserves

a beautiful ring, don't you think?

Um, I'm sure you do.

We couldn't wait until you got back.

This is some kind of joke, right?

Ever since you brought Samantha into my life,

I'm a changed man.

I feel alive again.

This can't be happening.

I mean, she's only been here a month.

Yes, it seems a bit fast.

I cheated death in that accident.

From now on, every moment counts.

This is ridiculous.

I mean, she's less than half your age, Dad.

She's a gold-digger.

Don't speak about my wife that way.

She's using you.

Jade...

we're consenting adults.

You can still get an annulment.

Why would we do that?

I love Samantha.

I love you, too, sweetie.

Jade, you and I will be friends in no time.

None of this "stepmother" stuff.

This is unbelievable.

[Jade stomps off]

Well, we have pictures from the wedding!

Would you like to see them?

I'll go see if I can calm Jade down.

Oh, I doubt that's gonna happen.

She's spoiled. Always has been.

Oh, Wayne, don't get upset.

Oh, come on! You have to see this for what it is!

-It's a scam! -Jade, calm down.

No! Do not tell me what to do!

Honey...

your dad and Samantha hit it off.

You can't deny they're a handsome-looking couple.

Handsome? What are you talking about?

She's manipulated him. They're married!

Look how happy he is!

He looks better than ever.

He's out of his depression.

Don't you want him to move on with his life?

It's only been a year since my mom's been gone.

Okay? How could he?

You need to get some perspective on this.

I love you, Jade.

Deeply...

madly...

and we've been together less than a year.

You do love me, don't you?

Of course.

So who's to say

your dad can't fall in love again

in a short time?

Something's not right.

You've been looking after him,

nursing him back to health

this entire year.

You took the place of your mother,

but you can't be her any longer.

-He's better now, Jade. -No, he's not!

He's obviously not in his right mind.

It's not like him to do something so rash.

We finally have our freedom now.

This is about us.

We can focus on our happiness.

Our new house...

have a family soon.

Whose side are you on?

I mean, we don't even know who this woman is,

or what she's capable of.

You've got to calm down.

No! The only thing that's gonna calm me down

is a call to our lawyer.

[♪ ]

You okay?

I was hoping to have breakfast with Dad,

talk some sense into him.

I'm looking into an annulment.

If that doesn't work, I'll have him committed.

I think you're overreacting.

Why don't we just give it some time?

No. I'm not letting him be taken advantage of like this.

Oh, uh, I just had a call with the foreman.

Really?

Yeah, I'm afraid it's bad news.

Some forestry strike up north,

can't get enough wood for the construction.

The delays have set the project back months.

Months?

Oh, no.

Once the strike is over,

our house will be the first priority.

I'm dying to see it.

Why all the secrecy?

This is the first project I'm developing on my own,

and I want it to be the best surprise ever.

Oh, I don't think I need any more surprises.

Oh, no, not that adorable little pout.

Come here.

Ah!

♪ Ta-dah!

Our new house.

Oh, sweetie.

It's exactly what I wanted.

[laughs] I do listen to you, you know.

[sighing]

I wish I could be more excited about it.

Don't worry about.

Just have a good day, okay?

Okay.

Love you.

Love you, too.

[starts truck]

[vehicle shuts off]

[signals silently]

[Wayne] You got your half of the deal, Finch.

It's not my problem

that you got so many goddamn ex-wives to pay off.

[Finch] Screw you.

You've been holding out on me.

You owe me at least another five mill, Wayne.

And I want to see the books!

Five mill?

Yeah!

I created that entire investment strategy.

You? I carried you!

You barely deserved profits the first time around!

What the hell are you talking about?

-I brought in clients, Wayne-- -Finch?

-Lots of clients. -Oh--

[Finch] Jade.

How are you?

I haven't seen you since your wedding.

Mm.

How's that young man of yours?

Great.

Everything's great.

He was just about to leave, Jade.

Maybe you could walk him to his car.

We'll be in touch.

Can't wait.

Don't bother. I know my way out.

He didn't seem too happy.

Greedy son-of-a-bitch.

If it wasn't for me, he'd have nothing.

Oh, come on, Dad. He's your oldest friend.

Was my oldest friend.

All right. I'm heading into work.

Have a great day, sweetie.

Thank you.

[Wayne] Samantha and I are planning a honeymoon.

That's... great.

Where are you thinking of going?

I've always wanted to go to Hawaii.

Yes! Hawaii. That's the place for us.

[both chuckling]

What do you think, Jade?

Hmm. I'm sure you'll do whatever you want.

-What's that supposed to mean? -Nothing.

I hope you have a lovely time.

Jade.

Uh, Wayne, uh,

there's been another delay with our house.

I hope you don't mind

if we stick around for another couple of months?

We'll discuss it.

Discuss it?

We'll decide what's best for us and our home.

Your home?

[Wayne] You know, I may not have approved

of everything you've done with your life, Jade,

but I'm damned if I'll allow your selfishness

to interfere with my new life.

Selfishness?

What are you talking about?

Come on, Samantha.

Let's have dessert on the veranda.

[♪ ]

What did I say?

She's turning him against me,

I know it.

You don't know that.

Dad's turned against me.

We barely speak anymore.

She's manipulating him. I know it.

Maybe it's just time for you to move out.

I mean, you've been there a long time.

Helping him! I took care of him.

I don't get it.

Why is she doing this to me?

Sounds like she has an agenda.

[♪ ]

[phone vibrating]

Hey, Sweetie. What's up?

When?

I'll be right there.

What is it?

Dad's had a fall.

I need to get to the hospital.

I got this. Go.

[p.a. announcement] Dr. Williams to O.R. 3.

Dr. Williams to O.R. 3.

Where is he?

How's he doing?

Have a seat, Jade.

What? What's happened?

[sighs]

He didn't make it.

I'm sorry. Your father died.

No, that's not possible. How?

He took a fall over the rocks at the bottom of the property.

By the time Samantha found him and called the ambulance...

it was too late.

[sobs]

I am so sorry.

I can't... I--

No, this can't be happening.

No. It can't!

[♪ ]

[sobs]

Dad... no.

[sobbing]

Get away from him!

This is all your fault.

Honey, you're not thinking straight.

Get out! Go!

I know you're upset, but this was an accident.

You can't take it out on Samantha.

None of this would've happened

if she wasn't in our lives.

Samantha's responsible for his death.

Please, please just leave me alone.

Honey.

Please, Marco, just go.

Just go.

[Samantha sobbing]

[sobbing]

[indistinct announcement crackling]

[♪ ]

Hey.

[♪ ]

Take all the time you need.

I'll take care of the paperwork.

[woman] I already told you.

We didn't see anything.

So your big brother is shot in front of you

and you don't know who did it?

Look, here's my card.

You can call me

if you want to catch the scumbag

who shot your brother.

-Excuse me? -Yeah?

Are you a detective?

Yes, I am.

Detective Luke Harper.

Jade.

Are you all right?

Here. Have a seat.

Sorry, I...

I just found out my father died.

I'm so sorry to hear that.

Detective Harper, I...

I have reason to believe that my father was murdered.

What makes you believe that?

He wouldn't go near the area where he died.

I want an autopsy.

Well, that's up to the coroner to decide,

if there's any foul play.

My father married a woman he barely knew.

I think she did something to him.

Well, Why don't I talk to the attending physician

and see what we have, all right?

Now where can I contact you?

Oh.

Here you go.

Thanks. You get some rest, all right?

And I'll call you when I have any news.

Thank you.

[footsteps receding]

[♪ ]

[Vance] Thank you all for coming in today.

I'm sorry for your loss.

Wayne was a good man. He will be sorely missed.

Thank you, Vance.

Now, there are some provisions in the will for you, Jade.

Recent changes in the will

have made Samantha the rightful heir to the estate.

What changes? What do you mean?

When your father remarried,

he made some changes to the content of the will.

I thought he might have mentioned that to you.

What? No, he never mentioned anything.

It was your father's suggestion.

He knew how difficult you could be,

and wanted to protect me.

Protect you?

From what?

He told me you could be vindictive,

and you would never agree to the changes in his will.

This was your plan all along.

Ahem.

So, the estate, the house, and all its belongings,

as well as investments,

are bequeathed to Samantha.

Jade shall have her mother's jewelry,

her father's watch,

as well as one of the insurance policies.

If you wish to contest this last will and testament,

it must be done through legal counsel.

I will not let you get away with this.

Excuse us.

I'm so sorry.

[♪ ]

Well...

Please, continue.

You mentioned something about insurance policies?

That witch!

She's stealing everything!

You are overreacting. She's his wife.

You're taking her side!

I am not taking any sides!

This was a decision your father made.

He wanted Samantha taken care of.

You can't deny that he loved her.

Yes, I can!

She's taking everything.

I mean, the house? That's my family home!

My grandfather built that!

Now it belongs to her.

We'll have our own house soon, Jade.

Come on, sweetie. You need some rest.

No, I-- I need to think

and clear my head.

I'm taking a walk.

Thank you.

[knocking]

Detective?

Jade, hi. How you doing?

Can I get you a coffee or something?

Do you want to sit down?

No, I'm-- I'm fine. Thank you.

I just came by to see if you'd had a chance

to look into my father's accident.

Yeah, I wasn't able to get to the doctor in time,

so, by then, it was too late for a postmortem.

You've lost me.

What do you mean, too late?

Your father's been cremated.

What?

Yeah, the... the doctor told me

that your father's body had already been removed

and cremated.

No, those weren't his wishes.

We have a family plot.

My mom and Dad, they bought

matching headstones, statues-- they had it all planned out.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

I also spoke to the officer who was first on the scene

and she said there was nothing suspicious

about your father's death, if that helps.

It doesn't.

Thank you, Detective.

[♪ ]

[Marco] Honey!

Where have you been? I've been worried sick.

Samantha had Dad cremated!

I offered to help with the arrangements,

but she said Wayne had taken care of everything.

He was supposed to be buried next to my mother.

That was the plan.

That was always the plan!

I guess he changed it.

You honestly believe that?

As people get older,

they often vary in their beliefs.

This isn't about beliefs.

Ever since Samantha's been here, everything has changed,

and now he's dead.

I just... [takes a deep breath]

just wanted what was best for him.

I wanted him to be well.

At the end, he was happy.

That's all anyone can hope for.

[quiet chatter]

[indistinct conversations]

[Samantha laughing loudly]

What is she doing?

It'll all be over soon.

God, I hope so.

-Hey. -Hey.

[Finch] I am so sorry for your loss.

Thank you.

You remember Marco?

Sure.

Finch was my dad's business partner.

Yeah. Of course.

I recognize you from the news coverage.

Well, that was a long time ago.

Such a shame,

all those people lost all their life savings.

Call us if there's any way we can help.

Hoo. Wow. He was a bit sensitive, wasn't he?

Marco, that was rude.

Yes, there was a scandal,

but they were both cleared of financial wrongdoing.

They always get away with it.

Hmm?

The fat cats.

They always end up on top.

I'll go check on things in the kitchen.

At least 10 years since I've seen her.

Ask her if she knows any stories about that.

Finch?

Excuse me.

Hey.

What were you and my father talking about,

that day in the garden?

He owed me a lot of money.

Why?

Dad said that you were the reason for the scandal,

that's why his clients lost their life savings.

[scoffs]

Of course, he'd say something like that.

Self-righteous...

I don't think you knew your father

as well as you think you did.

[♪ ]

[cutlery clatters]

[sighs]

[♪ ]

[Samantha giggles]

What's going on?

She's having a breakdown.

[sighs] Get her some brandy.

No, she's already had enough of that.

I'll get her some coffee.

Yeah. Come on.

[Marco grunts] Okay.

Let's go.

I loved Wayne.

I really did.

Let's get you to bed.

[Samantha sobs]

[Samantha giggling]

You are way too drunk!

I don't care what people think of me.

Can you have just a bit of class?

You know, you're not exactly fitting in here.

Hey.

She is... very upset.

It's been a-- a long day for us,

for all of us.

It sounded like an argument to me.

She's embarrassing herself.

I feel bad for you,

having to put up with this,

and I told her so.

She's not-- [laughs] gonna need that.

She's already passed out.

And this one. That's it.

[sighs] Thank you for drawing up the papers.

Contesting the will

should help you get your estate back.

I hope so. Then I can get

that horrible woman out of my house.

I don't know how you can stay there.

I mean, the stress must be taking its toll.

-I'm fine. Really. -Really?

I'm watching you.

I'll file these papers.

[knocking]

-Hi! -Hey.

Is this a bad time?

Uh, no, Detective Harper. Please. Come in.

Thank you for coming.

I'm sorry I couldn't make it down to the station.

-Please have a seat. -No problem.

What's this all about?

I need your help with something.

I'll do my best.

I need you to look into this woman's background.

I did a reference check

when I first hired her

as my father's caregiver.

Resume checked out.

Glowing referrals.

But no social media profile,

no personal references.

A month later, they were married.

Now my father's dead and she owns everything.

Yeah. I can see why you'd be concerned.

I'm contesting the will.

I think she had my father cremated

in order to hide the fact that she murdered him.

Look, if you're going ahead with legal proceedings,

I'm not able to get involved.

It's department policy.

But I'll have a P.I. friend do

a thorough background check on her.

Would that help?

Yes. Thank you.

All right. I'll be in touch.

[Samantha, slurring] Pinot gris!

[Samantha giggling]

Whatever it is, it is delicious!

You know there is a whole cellar of wine down there?

Some of it's not for drinking.

It's for collecting.

[chuckling] Nonsense! It's all for drinking.

We should have a party.

It's getting all old and dusty down there.

It wouldn't seem right having a party quite yet.

He's only been gone a month.

Ugh!

I'm already tired of wearing black.

There couldn't be a more depressing color.

Samantha, you're just upset about Wayne.

Drinking will only make it worse.

I think another bottle is in order!

[sighs] I'll make sure

she doesn't break something.

Her neck?

[♪ ]

What the hell are you doing?

You could ruin this

for the both of us.

I'm just waiting for you to finish the job.

Why isn't she dead yet? [giggles]

We have got to stick to the plan.

Pull it together, Sammi.

Or what?

Don't forget whose house this is now.

[wine bottles clatter]

[Jade] Something has to be done about this.

Well...

[groans wearily]

it's not your house anymore.

I'm not giving up, Marco.

Don't let her rile you.

Ha! A little too late for that.

I filed papers to contest the will.

Vance wants to see me tomorrow.

I'll go with you.

Well, let's go to bed.

Don't worry, babe.

It'll all work out.

[♪ ]

Of course, there have been many cases

where a newly revised will was successfully overturned.

We'll put the estate in probate

and stall her for a while.

I want everything back.

I don't want her to see a penny.

My pleasure.

Samantha?

This is a private meeting.

What the hell are you doing here?

We're family, darling... that's the truth.

[Marco] Samantha, this is not--

You can't keep wagging the dog, Jade.

He's going to leave you if you do.

Get out!

-Samantha-- -This is inappropriate.

You're just upset

because your father found someone better to love.

That's ridiculous.

He didn't want to leave you anything in the will!

I had to convince him to let you have your mother's jewelry.

It's not worth much.

She had such poor taste.

Your eviction notice.

I don't want you back in my home.

[♪ ]

My lawyer will be in touch.

How dare you? You bitch!

[thudding]

[♪ ]

[car door shuts]

[♪ ]

Hey! I got your message. Are you okay?

It's getting ugly with Samantha.

We've moved into a hotel. I've lost everything.

Oh, sweetie. How did it get so ugly?

I don't know.

I've asked myself that very question.

Detective!

Jade. Hi.

I'll catch up with you later.

Can we talk in your office?

Sure. Come on up.

There's been a complaint filed against you.

What?

"Aggravated assault and attempted battery."

What are you talking about?

Did you attempt to injure your... stepmother?

No! I can't believe this.

She barged in on a private meeting.

She insulted my mother, lied about my father,

so I just couldn't take it anymore,

so I threw a book at her.

[chuckles softly]

Well, good thing your pitch was high and outside.

She's lucky I was a batter and not a pitcher.

Seriously!

Does she have any idea what this could do to my career?

I could be disbarred.

What is wrong with her?

These things tend to blow over.

She might even drop the complaint-

if you apologize.

She baited me.

Well, she's getting everything she wants after all.

Thank you, Detective.

I'll take care of it.

All right. I'll see myself out.

Wait.

Did you find anything on her?

No. No record, no warrants for her arrest.

Nothing. And you were right-- she has no online presence.

Do you think that she was behind my father's death?

Not everything adds up.

It'll be hard to prove she was involved.

Thank you.

[sighs heavily]

[Jade, recording] Hey, sweetie. It's me.

I have some good news.

Detective Harper seems to believe

my suspicions about Samantha.

We need to talk about this.

Call me.

[beep]

[♪ ]

I don't see why you're so upset.

It was hilarious.

The look on her face!

What the hell were you doing there yesterday?

You weren't supposed to come to the lawyer's office.

Got rid of her, didn't it?

Maybe you should let me take control

a little more often.

[cork pops]

Baby...

it's all ours.

Let's celebrate!

Being rich...

is the best aphrodisiac.

Mm, Marco...

the things we will do with his money.

[Marco chuckles]

Just you and me, babe.

[♪ ]

[car starts]

[♪ ]

[knocking]

[♪ ]

I'm here to return these...

and I was hoping we could talk.

[♪ ]

[door thuds]

Thank you.

I was hoping

that we could repair our relationship.

Relationship?

Is that what this is called?

I didn't mean to throw the book at you.

It was in the heat of the moment, and...

That's supposed to be an apology?

You had no right--

I'm sorry, Samantha.

I truly am.

You are a terrible liar.

[sighs]

The house is all yours.

I've already had the locks changed.

Oh.

So, you'll call the police

and drop the charges?

There's no reason to make this any worse than it already is.

Aw, this is nothing.

[giggles]

I'll think about it.

Why are you doing this?

Because I can.

[♪ ]

[phone beeps]

[sighs]

[door opens]

[door closes]

Hey...

So sorry I'm late.

[sighing] Marco, you could've texted me.

I was worried about you.

I thought I did.

Oh.

Looks like I sent hugs and kisses to my foreman.

[chuckling]

Sorry.

You are not going to believe the day that I have had.

Yeah, that makes two of us.

Um, I'm just going to jump in the shower,

and then we can swap war stories?

Sure.

Great.

[dreamlike voices whirl distantly]

[Samantha laughing]

[Marco] You are way too drunk.

[Samantha] I don't care what people think of me.

[♪ ]

[gasping]

[persistent knock]

Marco, did you order room service?

[mumbles groggily]

[sighing]

What's going on?

Jade, I'm sorry about this,

but we need you to get dressed and come downtown with us.

Are you arresting me?

[Marco] It's 6:00 in the morning!

We need to ask you some questions.

Is Samantha still pressing charges?

Samantha's dead.

The home alarm went off and a security guard found her.

The valet downstairs gave us a timeline

for both of you.

Jade, we have a warrant for your arrest,

for murder in the first degree.

Call Chantal.

What evidence do you have?

That's none of your business.

You have the right to remain silent when questioned.

Anything you say can and will be used against you

in a court of law.

You have the right to an attorney

before speaking to the police,

and to have an attorney present during questioning,

now and in the future.

If you can't afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you

before any questioning,

if you wish.

Let's go.

[Marco] I'm right behind you.

[handcuffs clicking]

[car door closes]

[♪ ]

How can she be dead?

We're not answering any questions.

I have a few questions of my own.

How did she die?

Strangled.

And you think I could do that to someone?

Jade...

Ask me what you want.

You were in the house last night. Why?

I was returning my keys.

She'd won.

I asked her to drop the assault charge.

She was alone?

As far as I know.

Did you kill Samantha?

-Don't answer that. -I'm not a killer.

You had motive, she took everything from you,

and you assaulted her.

She provoked me.

I threw a book at her, come on.

Jade...

You believed that she murdered your father,

so you took revenge.

No!

We're done here.

I didn't do it.

[reporters clamoring]

Just give us some space.

Why did you kill your stepmother?

Is it true you assaulted her?

Back off, please.

Jade, can you give us a statement, please?

Just back away, guys.

Why did you kill your stepmother?

[sighing heavily]

[sighs]

Let's get you back home.

I don't know if I can go back there.

Well, it's your home again, Jade.

Now that Samantha's gone,

the house is rightfully yours.

It's not much use if I'm in jail.

Hey, look at me, look at me.

You are worth every penny of that million-dollar bail.

I didn't want it like this.

You believe me, don't you?

I didn't kill Samantha.

Of course, honey.

I will stand behind you, always.

Come here.

In the meanwhile,

why don't we go up to the cabin for a few days and lay low?

Okay.

[thunder crashing]

They said they'd take that line down

while we were at the cabin.

I'm sorry.

It's not your fault.

I'll get it.

[distant thunder rumbling]

I was thinking it might be a good time

for you to get some counseling.

What?

You've had a tough time,

and it might help your case.

[scoffs] Shall I plead insanity?

No, I don't mean that you don't--

I don't need a shrink.

Really, I'm fine.

Remember when you tried to get your dad

to see a therapist?

You wished he would go, and knew it would help him,

and we could both see

that he needed it.

Well...

we're there now.

But I can talk to you.

Of course you can.

But I don't know how to help you,

and I don't want to give you the wrong advice.

You haven't been sleeping,

you're feeling guilty over hiring Samantha.

Then there's the stress of being arrested.

I've made an appointment for you.

Say you'll go.

[sighs]

[knock on door]

[sighs]

-Hey, Chantal. -Hey, how are you doing?

Great. How are you?

-Okay. -Thanks for coming.

She's just right through here.

Okay.

-[Chantal] Hey... -[Jade] Hi.

How are you doing?

I've had better days.

You look tired.

[chuckles] So I hear.

I'll grab you a coffee.

[sighing]

I have copies of all the court papers for you.

We're going to get you out of this.

I have never been so scared in my entire life.

I mean, none of this makes sense.

If Samantha killed my father, then who killed her?

Or maybe I was wrong. Maybe she didn't kill him.

Maybe... maybe I'm imagining things?

Maybe I am going crazy, I...

We're going to fight it.

All the evidence points to me.

If I am found guilty,

I will never practice law again.

I need some air.

Jade?

[Marco] I'm so worried about her.

This is destroying her.

She's not sleeping.

She's depressed.

I can see that.

You know, I love her,

so much,

but...

I can feel her slipping away,

and I am...

[voice breaking] concerned she's gonna...

do something.

Hurt herself.

If there is anything I can do to help,

you just let me know, okay?

There might be something.

You lost both of your parents

in a very short time.

You have a right to grieve,

to be angry.

I have tried to keep going,

but it's tearing me apart.

Is your husband supportive?

He's my rock.

I don't know what I'd do without him.

We're out of time.

I'm going to give you something

to help you sleep.

If you're not sleeping,

your brain doesn't rest,

and your stress compounds.

I'll see you again next week?

Thank you.

[footsteps approach]

You're up early.

Ooh, and I've got to run.

What are you up to today?

Hmm?

Jade... are you okay?

Sure.

[chuckles]

Okay.

I figured since your phone was broken,

I would just drop by.

I'm afraid I can't talk to you.

You know I'm a witness for the prosecution.

Whatever happened to innocent until proven guilty?

I'm the arresting officer. That's how it works.

Are you even looking for Samantha's killer?

Samantha's death is no longer an active investigation.

And I'm the scapegoat?

Didn't you find anything in Samantha's background?

You know I can't discuss the particulars of the case.

I am being set up, somehow.

I don't know how, but I'm going to find out.

Please, just keep an open mind.

Why would I go to the house and leave my keys there?

I wondered about that.

I had conceded.

I apologized to her,

I gave her the keys to the house.

She'd won.

And why would I leave a wine glass

with my DNA all over it?

If I was going to kill her, I wouldn't make any mistakes.

-You admitted you were there. -Not to kill her.

And why would I set off the alarm?

I have the alarm code.

She had to have been working with someone else,

and that someone else killed her,

and framed me for it.

[sighs heavily]

Okay, let's say there's another person involved.

Did Samantha have family?

Ex-husbands, anything like that?

None that I turned up in my initial search.

What else do you know about her?

I didn't turn up much either.

She's... off the grid.

She was using an alias?

Could be.

Then she's the key to all of this.

I'm sure of it.

[flipping pages]

[scribbling]

This was her last address.

It's about 45 minutes from here.

Thanks.

I'll check it out.

Be careful.

If your parents really were murdered,

there... there could be somebody out there

trying to kill you, too.

[sighing heavily]

[knocks briskly]

Jade, wait.

I'm coming with you.

Mrs. Knowles,

we'd like to ask you a few questions

about Samantha.

Aren't you that woman they arrested?

I saw you on the news.

None of it's true.

I didn't hurt Samantha.

We're trying to find her real killer.

[sighing] Oh, well,

come on in.

Thank you.

In the kitchen,

I have another batch of cookies that I have to keep an eye on.

Please, sit.

I've never really had the police in my house before.

Um, are you allowed to have a coffee,

or is that seen as a bribe?

Well, thanks for the offer, but we're good Mrs. Knowles.

Oh.

You know, I can't believe she's gone.

She called me every week, you know.

She had no one, so I was like family.

Tell us about Samantha.

She worked here?

No...

she rented a room here.

But this was Sammi's family home.

She grew up here.

And then when her parents...

passed on,

she had nowhere to go, so...

I let her stay here.

Well, this past year,

she was different,

moody,

troubled.

She used to do crazy things,

like stay locked up in her room

for days on end.

And then...

she'd be all happy

as if her life was the best thing ever,

a strange smile plastered on her face.

Do you think she was on drugs?

Could be.

You mentioned that her parents died.

How?

Well, they lost everything in some sort of Ponzi scheme.

I bought this house at an auction.

Got it for a steal.

Uh, and then, uh,

they moved to a motel

and took their own lives.

Murder-suicide they called it.

Horrible.

Sammi was away at the time,

and then when she came back,

she was devastated.

I couldn't turn her away.

Well, thank you, Mrs. Knowles.

You've been a big help.

I have?

Well...

Then, anything I can do.

I suppose it's time

I cleared out all the boxes, then.

Boxes?

Sammi asked me to store a few things.

Look, this is it.

This is the connection.

My... my dad said it was all a big mistake,

blown out of proportion.

My mom covered for him.

But now I'm not so sure.

Was my dad really a crook?

Did he really steal from all these people?

I don't know how they got away with it.

The best lawyers money can buy, that's how.

Looks like she was obsessed with your father.

She planned it all,

getting the job at the house,

marrying him,

maybe even killing him.

[sighing] Obviously, this changes everything.

Then who killed her?

She had to have been working with someone else.

I've seen enough.

We can't go through everything here.

We'll disturb the evidence, and I'll already be in trouble

for being up here without a warrant.

All right, come on, let's go.

I'll alert the local police

and call a CSI team in.

Please don't touch any boxes.

No, no, I won't.

All right. I'll be back soon.

This case is definitely more complex

than we first imagined.

Whoever hated my dad has it out for me, too.

Thanks for coming with me.

Are you, uh, okay?

No.

But it's a relief to find out

that Samantha was somehow involved.

My father was a crook.

He destroyed those people.

Jade...

do you have any reason to suspect

that Marco may have something to do with this?

What? Why would you say that?

Marco loves me.

Of course not.

Sorry, I just have to ask.

Marco's building us a house.

The framing's already up.

When we get back,

I think I'll drive over there

and see how it's going.

[doors close, car engine starts]

Ah!

I was just thinking about you.

It's been a long time.

Mrs. Knowles.

I was just passing through town

and thought I'd say hello.

Oh, I have some very sad news about Sammi, I'm afraid.

Come on in.

I'll make you a cup of coffee.

[punches being thrown, Mrs. Knowles gasping]

[struggling]

[sniffs]

[knocks]

Oh, Detective.

Jade isn't here.

I know, I just need some information

on Jade and Marco.

Jade didn't kill Samantha.

I need everything on Marco.

Who he is, where he's from, how long they've been together.

Well, um...

he breezed into town less than a year ago,

from upstate somewhere,

and swept her off her feet.

They met at a charity event.

Did she ever meet friends or family?

No one was at the wedding.

He said his parents had passed, and he had no siblings.

Surely he has friends?

I got the feeling

that he didn't want to bring his old connections

into the new upper-crust world of the Griegsons,

if you know what I mean.

Do you mind me taking a picture of that photo

of Jade and Marco?

Is Marco a suspect?

[shutter click]

I'll let you know if I come up with anything.

Marco?

Marco!

In the kitchen!

Sweetie, what's wrong?

I just went to take a look at the new house,

except there was nothing there.

What's going on, Marco?

[laughs]

What?

I knew you couldn't stay away.

I gave you the wrong address.

-[sighs] -[laughs]

You knew I would look, and I fell for it.

You thought of everything.

I told you I wanted that house to be a surprise.

You're not going to see it until it's finished.

It's my wedding gift to you.

I'm so relieved.

I thought...

I thought bad things.

Ooh...

Well, I'd like to know those bad things...

but I've got dinner on the boil,

and you need some wine.

I should get changed.

Dinner's almost ready.

Oh, you know,

I almost forgot to tell you the best news of all.

Detective Harper found new evidence

connecting Samantha and her parents

to my dad's company.

He's going to take it to the D.A.,

and, hopefully, we can get the charges dropped.

Isn't that fantastic?

New evidence? That's...

that's unbelievable.

She really pulled one.

I had no idea.

I'm just glad this is almost over.

Do you need some help?

No, you relax.

You deserve it.

[♪ ]

Officer Meade?

Her body's inside.

It looks bad.

Place is trashed.

We can't tell if anything was taken.

Thank you.

Call me as soon as you've run those prints.

Once the charges are officially dropped,

I can go back to work.

[chuckles] A toast

to the woman I love.

[giggles]

Mm...

I will finally

be able to pay my way around here again.

As if you couldn't before...

Hmm?

You have everything you could ever want or need.

You've never had to worry about anything.

Yeah, I know how fortunate I've been.

What about you?

I mean, you never talk much about your parents,

or your upbringing.

We were poor...

but my parents managed to buy a small house,

and though it was a modest place,

it was home.

Meade, I've got to get back to the city.

Can you, um...

I'll send you the autopsy report once it's ready.

Thank you.

[call ringing]

Come on, Jade, answer.

[cell phone vibrating]

[sighs]

[beeping contact]

[call ringing]

Harper.

Hi, this is Chantal.

Have you spoken to Jade lately?

She hasn't been picking up.

I've tried her, too.

Maybe I should drop by and check on her?

Uh, no. Don't do that, all right?

I'm on my way now.

[sirens wailing]

[Marco] I promised you a neck massage.

Drink up.

That's the good stuff,

so we can't waste it.

Mm...

Hmm...

You know the wine helps you relax.

I'm feeling pretty relaxed already.

[chuckling]

What would I do without you?

Hmm...

You'd have found a rich stockbroker

who'd fit in nicely with your circle of friends.

[chuckling]

You seem to think that all I care about is money.

That might have been my dad,

but not me.

Hmm?

When you were faced with losing this house,

I could see the panic in your eyes.

I know that look.

I've lived it.

What do you mean?

Ow, not so hard.

When Sammi took this place from you...

"Sammi"?

Now, she was greedy.

Just couldn't wait to get her hands on the money.

Almost got us caught.

She couldn't stand the long con.

Wait...

No patience.

What are you... What are you saying?

For a whip-fast lawyer,

you sure are slow

when it comes to love and money.

It was you.

[slurring] You were her partner?

Oh, what did you do?

[notes hammering]

[chuckles derisively]

Oh.

No...

[sighs]

[tutting]

Jade...

[sighs]

What's this?

Hmm.

Oh...

there we go.

-[choking and gagging] -Yeah.

[coughing and spluttering]

Good.

Now, just sit up here.

There we are.

Now, you rest here a while.

A nice hot bath

will take all your cares away.

Suicide note.

Pretty classic, huh?

Why?

I don't understand. Why are you doing this?

You're far too persistent for your own good.

Your mother was collateral damage.

It just was supposed to be Wayne driving that day.

How could you?

[Marco] I'll tell you how I could.

Samantha...

What?

Where did you come from?

From your past.

What?

What are you talking about?

You knew my parents.

I did?

Get off me!

[laughing]

Whoa-ho!

[laughing]

The Kemps?

Hmm?

The Chase family?

Are those names...

familiar to you?

Hmm?

I was at your trial.

I watched every minute of it,

and you never felt...

a moment of remorse, did you?

You took everything from them,

their money, their homes,

their self-respect.

You drove them to their graves

because of your insatiable greed,

and you still don't feel

an ounce of responsibility,

do you?

Those names...

families...

mean nothing to me.

I don't know anything about them.

They might have been poor and desperate,

but that's not my fault.

No one can force a man

to invest his life savings.

It's greed, arrogance,

and a weakness of character

if he does so without knowing the consequences.

And you can't blame me for that!

Now, get the hell out of my way.

Consequences?

I'm afraid you're losing your home, too.

We're going to take everything from you.

Darling.

Samantha?

No...

No, don't.

No... No!

Don't!

Wayne's company was built

on the blood, sweat, and tears of my family.

I'll give it back.

You can't bring back my parents!

They tried to fight him,

but he sucked them dry.

My father drank himself to death.

My mother took drugs,

overdosed.

He drove them to it.

This is the last chapter, Jade.

And all you'll have is the money.

Doesn't seem right.

It was the only way I could get what I deserved--

which was everything!

You're just like him.

No, you became distraught over the death of your father.

You killed Sammi,

and now you can't live with yourself.

Yeah.

[faucet turns off]

[knock on door]

[insistent knocking]

-Marco... -Hey.

I was just driving by,

and I thought I'd check to see how Jade's doing.

Oh, that's so thoughtful of you,

but she's just in the bath right now.

I need to see her.

It's not really a good time right now--

I can't--

Jade?

Jade!

Jade, honey?

Jade?

[screaming]

[gasping and screaming]

[roars in frustration]

[sighs, seething]

[♪ ]

Jade?

Jade!

Jade?

Jade!

[chuckles]

Where do you think you're gonna go?

Jade?

Jade!

Jade?

[tools clattering underfoot]

Jade...

Sweetie.

It's no use.

It's over. It's all over.

You're going to hell, Marco.

I'm not responsible for the things that my father did.

But you spent your life living off the rewards

of the things your father did.

I have a nice tidy death waiting for you.

The bath is ready.

I know you're tired, you're tired of everything.

Don't fight it.

So, if you don't mind, I'm a little pressed for time.

I have some escaping to do.

[blow thuds]

[shovel clangs]

[sirens wailing]

Hi.

Hey.

Thanks for coming by.

No problem.

I just, I wanted to say thank you, really,

for everything.

So, you're really doing it?

Yeah.

I'm giving the money back.

You know, my parents,

Chantal...

It's going to take me a while to get over all this.

Look, if you ever need someone to talk to,

I'm around.

Thanks...

Luke.

I'm not sure when I'll be back.

Yeah, that's okay,

I just hope you do come back.

Take care.

You too.

[♪ ]