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Tevv?

Tevv.

[ sighs ]

[ sighs ]

WOMAN: [ on phone ] Well, maybe he just slipped out

to get you guys breakfast.

Trust me.

He's not the "slip out to bring back breakfast" type.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Ohh. You know, I don't know what's worse,

having a one night stand sneak out before you wake up

or having to listen to him say

"I'll call you" as he bolts for the door.

Hmm.

[ sighs ]

Oh, God! WOMAN: What's wrong?

[ gasping ] It's my stomach.

[ glass breaks ]

Marlene!

Marlene?

[ screams ]

Marlene!

WOMAN: What's wrong?

Are you okay? Marlene!

- What happened? - I cut my arm.

How?

Throwing Gordon out of the bar.

You physically threw Gordon out of the bar?

Only because he wouldn't leave.

I thought you liked Gordon.

I do.

And why did you throw him out of the bar?

'Cause he's a jerk.

Okay. Just to let you know up front,

if there were to be a wedding, I will not be coming.

Where's Cole?

Hello, Mel.

Hi.

What were you thinking, driving her to the hospital?

Jess needed to be here.

[ sighs ]

You don't drive, Cole.

Nestov taught me.

Nestov?

Did Nestov teach you to park the car on the sidewalk, too?

No. That was my idea.

[ sighs ]

You don't have a license, Cole.

Jess said that you took

your father's car once, without a license.

- That was different. - Why?

Because I at least have an identity.

Do you realize what kind of problems we could have had

if the police pulled you over?

I'll need to make a copy

of your insurance card.

MEL: She's covered by my policy.

Uh, and your relationship to Ms. Brown is...

Sisters... step-sisters.

Different fathers. Different countries.

Very confusing during the holidays.

I didn't know you were sisters, Mel.

I'll, uh, I'll get this back to you.

[ whispers ] She seems very nice, Mel.

We're not sisters.

Jess doesn't have any health insurance, yet.

My policy covers family.

[ sighs ]

Either you have insurance, or you pay for it.

Medical services here are really expensive.

They only care for people with money?

Unless you're practically dying.

DOCTOR: Out of the way!

That looks bad.

Well, she's very lucky.

If she wasn't practically dying,

she might be turned away, right, Mel?

- Does that hurt? - No.

Here?

Nope.

You've got really soft hands.

Thanks. That's what my wife keeps telling me.

Ow!

Okay. Just to be safe, we'll get it x-rayed.

For the x-ray.

He's, uh, ha ha. He's from Canada.

This whole paying for health care thing

is new to him.

Why don't you go get us a couple sodas, eh?

[ laughs and clears throat ]

DOCTOR: What's her heart rate?

200.

Another milligram of epi.

Blood pressure's rising-- 90 over 50.

Vital signs are stabilizing.

Good. Okay, people, let's get her

up to ISO with the others.

How many does that make it? 4?

Five. In a week.

Well, we've ruled out bacterial infection.

Definitely a virus of some kind.

That's all we need right now. A brand new plague.

NURSE: Okay, you heard him. Let's get her out of here.

Could we get this hallway cleared, please?

All right, let's go on through.

NURSE: Emergency! Coming through. Emergency!

Mel, there is a woman in the hospital with a virus.

Uh, there are a lot of viruses on this planet, Cole.

Not like this one, Mel.

It's Nodulian and very lethal.

How do you know that?

I ran a test on the computer to see

the effects the disease would have on humans,

the woman in the hospital has all the symptoms.

How many prisoners have this virus?

Only one.

His name is Tevv.

He infected himself with the virus.

He infected himself?

He's what you would call a terrorist.

One of his victims was an important

Ceronian ambassador, Mel,

who did great things.

And one touch from Tevv was all it took.

[ sighs ]

This is not good, Cole.

This is really not good.

I know.

Why is he doing this here?

Now Tevv is in his human form,

the virus builds a poison in him.

He needs to get rid of it every day, or he dies.

And how does he get rid of it?

Intimate contact with a woman.

[ whispers ] God.

When a female is sexually stimulated,

her body draws out the poison.

Then the virus is transmitted to the woman.

Yes.

It is fatal to her within 3 to 5 of your Earth days.

By now he could have infected dozens of women.

There were others at the hospital. Not many.

But there may be some that couldn't make it there.

How do we find him?

I thought this might help.

I found it in her room.

MEL: This makes me very uncomfortable, Cole.

COLE: Why?

Because we just broke in this woman's apartment

and now we're going through her things.

Hand towel.

Yes, I know, Mel.

But it smells very strong.

It's cologne.

Men sometimes wear it

to make themselves smell better.

Tevv must have used it.

It's possible, but a lot of men wear cologne.

I'm not interested in cologne, Mel.

I'm interested in the picture Tevv

may have left of himself.

[ mouthing silently ]

[ sighs ] Human technology. So slow.

BOUNCER: Good evening.

[ dance music playing ]

Better.

That's what you look like.

I thought Megan was taking your shift.

I'm fine.

- Hey! Oh. - I'm very sorry.

[ whispers ] I'm really sorry.

Next one's on the house.

Could I speak with you for a second?

Sure.

Sorry.

Jess, what are you doing here?

Okay, I'm waiting to see if Gordon's going to come in.

Gordon?

The guy you threw out of the bar?

Yeah. I wanted to know whether he was bringing her.

Her?

We really hit it off, Mel.

I mean, really hit it off.

And the next thing I know,

he walks in here with some redhead.

But he didn't know I worked here, did he?

Just a stroke of bad luck.

For the both of us.

Well, you only went out with him the once.

Were you expecting some kind of exclusivity?

I wasn't expecting anything. I just...

I thought maybe this guy might be for real.

All right. If he comes in here again,

we'll both toss him out, how's that?

Just make sure you don't break anything.

What?

When I was throwing Gordon out...

My shoulder hit one of your caricatures

when I went 'round the pool table.

It fell off the wall.

It's okay.

The picture's not scratched.

It's okay, I'll just replace the glass.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

Just call me if anyone orders the expensive scotch.

[ dance music playing ]

Name's Tevv.

Guess what?

I have been through all of these newspapers

and there are other cases of this thing--

or something very like it-- in 3 other cities.

Tevv must be moving around to avoid getting caught.

[ sighs ] And now he's back in Chicago.

And he won't be here for long.

I have an image.

Tevv, in his human form.

How did you get this?

Impression from the hand towel. He patted his face.

I extracted his features.

Remind me not to leave my bath towels lying around.

There will be no need, Mel.

I already know what you look like.

[ laughs ]

So, even if you find this guy and extract him,

what happens to the women that he's already infected?

I need to get a sample of his blood with this.

Then I can create an antidote.

MEL: You can do that?

Yes.

How?

Before I was a tracker, I was an educator.

I studied many different areas of knowledge.

Since your human physiology is so primitive,

it should not be difficult.

Primitive?

Yes.

Which reminds me...

[ coins rattle in can ]

Aw, bless you, ma'am. Bless you.

Ma'am, I-- I'm blind and crippled.

I live under a tarp. Kids are always kicking me.

I have a ringing in my ears all the time.

[ cell phone rings ]

[ laughs ]

Excuse me.

What?

COLE: [ on phone ] It's me.

- Me who? - Cole.

Oh, dude. Listen, man, this is a really bad time.

I don't care. I need your help.

Yeah? Too bad.

Uh, lady, no, no, no, no.

You forgot to put money in...

Hello, Nestov.

Damn, Cole! How'd you find me?

I'm a tracker.

Never seen him before.

Can I go now?

You interrupted a very lucrative financial opportunity.

What financial opportunity?

He was begging for money, Mel.

NESTOV: I was not--

[ chuckles ]

I wasn't begging.

Panhandling. Big difference.

You give a whole new meaning to the words "illegal alien."

You know how hard it is to get a job down here?

We could always use some help cleaning the bathrooms

at the end of the night if you're looking for a job.

You want me, don't ya?

COLE: What can you get from that?

What is he doing?

Desserians come from a planet where food is scarce

and poisonous plants are in abundance.

I'm trying to concentrate here. Thank you.

[ clears throat ]

As a result, they have a highly

developed sense of taste.

An early warning system

to what's edible and what's not.

That is so gross!

That is what he does.

NESTOV: Cheap aftershave.

Cigarette smoke.

Alcohol.

Oh. Numerous perfumes.

Sweat. He was at a club or a bar.

Her hand.

Look at her hand.

NESTOV: It's a tattoo.

No, It's not a tattoo. The ink's smeared.

It's a hand stamp like you get at a club.

Well, how do you know which one?

[ sighs ] I don't.

Then why don't you run the symbol

through the com...puter...

COLE: Crucible.

Wabash and Clinton Street.

You think this guy would show up there again?

If he's been successful once, yes.

I told you it was a club.

COLE: If Tevv hasn't found someone yet,

he'll have to soon

or he'll just get sick and die.

MAN: Well, let me see you smile, baby.

[ laughs ]

Ooh.

Whatever you got on tap.

I'm Tevv.

Julie.

How are you tonight, Julie?

All right.

You smell wonderful.

Really? I'm not wearing anything.

Maybe we could get out of here

and both end up not wearing anything.

BARTENDER: Here you go.

Thanks.

[ sighs ]

NESTOV: 'Sup, whassup, man?

We're never going to find him like this.

You go that way. I'll go this way.

What are you doing? We're trying to find him.

You got to loosen up.

You want to find the guy, right?

You got to blend in with the crowd a little.

I'm not a Desserian like you.

I don't have the ability to blend in.

Not that kind of blend.

Get your freak on. Shake that ass.

[ laughter ]

What are you doing?

I'm blending in, Mel. I'm getting my freak on.

He's getting his freak o-on.

He is not getting his freak "o-on."

Excuse us.

This is working, Mel.

That is not the way to find him, Cole.

Okay, Mel.

Guys, he could be anywhere.

COLE: You think the bartender would know who Tevv is?

MEL: Maybe.

If he comes here a lot.

What are you gonna do? I got this one.

No. I will get the information from him.

Look. Why don't you just let me get this one?

What can I get you?

I was hoping you could help me find this guy.

Yeah, he was in here tonight.

How long ago?

I don't know, maybe 10, 15 minutes ago.

Did he leave with anyone?

Who are you guys?

Excuse me. Whassup, dude? Whassup, bro?

Give me some of that. Listen, man.

We got to do some business.

We got some important people here, man.

You need to deal with us, yo?

MEL: Ugh!

Please. Excuse me.

This is very important.

It's not important to me.

I'm losing money here? Hmm?

Would you lose this much money?

$20 would have been sufficient.

Oh, yeah!

I am sure I saw him.

There.

BARTENDER: There's the guy.

Oh, my God.

Do you know her?

Name's Peggy, she's a regular.

She's with those guys when she came in.

- Thank you. - Not a problem.

All right, all right. You found what you needed.

So if you'll excuse me,

I'm gonna check out the sights around here, okay?

All right.

We got to find out where she went.

I don't have any more money, Mel.

That doesn't matter.

We're not gonna be able to buy information

from her friends anyway.

They're not gonna tell us anything

unless someone forces them to.

Like Vic does?

Sort of.

Good.

Where did you get that?

From the bar.

From my caricatures?

Are you friends with Peggy?

Yeah.

Who are you?

Detective Swenson, Chicago PD.

Okay, go ahead.

You do these things better than I do.

Maybe they never even came back here.

Aah!

No, no, no. It's okay.

What are you doing in here?

We have to know if Tevv is here.

Who are you?

Did you have intimate contact with him?

What?

Oh, my God. He's married, isn't he?

What are you his wife or something?

'Cause I totally didn't know.

It's not that.

I swear. He just left.

Look we just need to know if--

[ Peggy convulsing ]

Peggy, are you all right?

Peggy, oh, my God!

[ monitor beeping ]

Are you okay?

No, I'm not.

We already have a fatal disease on this planet

that people get from having sex.

We don't need another one.

I am sorry, Mel.

It's just frustrating.

I understand, Mel.

We can't let him do this again.

Yes, the, uh, later flight would be fine.

And you put the hotel on the card, too.

Right? Great.

Well, thank you. Thank you.

I'm really looking forward to it.

That sounds like a great place

to get lost in a crowd.

[ chuckles ]

We're gonna take care of Tevv tonight.

We know what he looks like,

we know where he likes to hang out.

We're gonna go back to the club.

You are gonna wait outside

and I am gonna let him lure me home.

This is not a good idea.

This is a good idea.

If we don't take care of this guy,

he is gonna continue to infect innocent women.

He is too dangerous.

I am going, Cole,

whether you like it or not.

But Mel--

Besides, it's not as if you can just

got to the club and take care of him

yourself in front of everyone.

I am the perfect lure.

And I won't be alone.

You'll be there with me.

[ humming ]

Nestov's gonna make some money today, baby.

This is sweet.

Quiet! You're late.

Yeah, I know-- I know that. I got myself a job.

- Look at this, look. - You got a job?

A job! Okay, forget the job.

What do you need?

I need you to go inside and look after Mel.

That's it?

Yes.

I'm on that, duke, partner!

- You are not my-- - Go easy!

- Easy! - Partner!

[ dance music playing ]

Hmm. Whoo.

BARTENDER: Hey, beautiful. How you doing?

- All right. - What'll it be?

Something virgin.

Make it look strong.

Got just the thing for ya.

Whoo.

I tell you. I tell you.

I got a modeling agency back where I live.

I'm telling you. It is hot! It is happening!

But, of course, I need some pictures, baby.

BARTENDER: Sexy martini for a sexy lady.

Thanks.

I'm Mel.

[ gasping ]

Hello, I'm just waiting.

TEVV: Haven't seen you around here before.

I'm new in town.

If you need a tour guide,

my rates are very reasonable.

What kind of places would you take me?

Places you've never been.

You wouldn't be disappointed.

What do you say we get out of here?

Let the tour begin.

Let's take my car,

it's just around back in the alley.

No, no, no. You've been drinking.

You don't want to get pulled over.

I only had one.

That's all it takes.

You're right. You drive.

Nah, I've had a couple myself.

Besides, I can't wait to get you back

to your place.

- My place? - Oh, yeah.

Is it nearby?

Uh, not really.

Besides, my place isn't that great of an idea.

It's just that my roommate's at home.

What about your place?

No, you know what?

We can get a cab.

Go to a motel.

Great.

NESTOV: Normally, I would have a limo, right now.

But, you see, it's in the shop.

'cause this limo would take you

to places that you wouldn't believe.

Where's Mel?

What's the matter? Are you crazy?

- Where's Mel? - She's right there.

Oh, snap!

You really are beautiful.

Ah.

Let's wait till we get there. Hmm?

[ cell phone dialing ]

Found it.

[ cell phone rings ]

Mel?

TEVV: Take a left next street.

Then right on Hammond.

Mel.

So, where is this motel?

TEVV: [ on phone ] Not far from here.

God, it's been so long

since I've been in a taxi.

- What did she say? - Quiet.

She's trying to tell me where she is.

MEL: [ on phone ] I love it down

by the waterfront.

Sheraton Street. Ohh. So romantic.

[ key turning in lock ]

[ door opening ]

[ door closes ]

What do you think?

It's very nice...

For a chalk outline.

Let's see if I can do something

to take your mind off the decor.

[ cell phone beeps ]

That's great.

You're very good.

What?

Nothing.

[ sighs ] It was great.

Let me just go get ready.

I'll be right out.

[ cell phone dialing ]

Cole. Cole.

WOMAN: [ on phone ] The party you are trying

to reach is unavail--

[ hangs up phone ]

[ redials ]

[ line ringing ]

Come on! Come on! Come on!

The party you are trying--

[ knocking on door ] - is unavailable

TEVV: Are you gonna come out of there?

Or do I have to come in?

MEL: I'll be right there.

[ hangs up phone ]

Come here.

Oh, come on.

I don't bite.

Unless you want me to.

What?

Couldn't we just,

you know, talk for a little bit first?

No, we've talked enough.

I've changed my mind.

What?

Look, I'm sorry.

But I've changed my mind.

Get out of my way.

Get out of my way or I'll scream.

[ Mel screams ]

Uhh!

Aah!

Aah!

JESS: How was I supposed to know she was his cousin?

Well, you could have asked him, for one thing,

before you threw him out like

Stone Cold Steve Austin. [ laughs ]

I guess

I just really wanted it to work out, you know?

Well, there's nothing wrong with that, Jess.

Jess, sometimes you got to

give people the benefit of the doubt.

So, I got Megan to cover my shift

and Gordon and I are going

to the new Italian restaurant on Wicker Park.

Great.

Have a good time.

Thanks.

Jess!

With Gordon, be careful.

Careful?

You know.

I know.

Thanks, Mel.

COLE: Hello, Jess.

JESS: Hey, Cole.

I'll leave you guys to...

To what?

Jess-speak for good night.

It's very complicated, Mel.

How did it go at the hospital?

I was able to inject the women with the serum.

They should get better in a few days.

Oh, thank God.

I just wish we'd found him before

he had the chance to--

I know. I'm sorry.

Well, it's not your fault

that a couple of hundred

of your solar system's sickest minds

decided to choose Earth as their hiding place.

It is my responsibility to catch them

and one day take them home.

Not for a while, right?

It will take some time.

That's okay.

I'm kind of getting used to having you around.

And I'm kind of used to being around, Mel.

Good night, Mel.

Good night.