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VIC: Yeah, and the whole while,

he's doing chemotherapy--

sick, sick as a dog, I might add--

he manages to star in 5 more films

andwrite his memoirs.

Now, that's-- that's impressive.

That biography channel,

I tell you, Mel, it just-- it sucks me in.

I'm hooked.

Yeah.

So spill.

What do you mean?

I mean...

You have been going on

about your channel-surfing experience

for, like, an hour now,

and I need to disinfect your bar stool.

[ clears throat ]

Okay.

You want to tell me what's on your mind?

Well...

it's about Rod.

- Rod? - Yeah.

That's what this is about?

- VIC: Yeah. - Do you know something?

No, no. It's nothing like that.

I have no new leads.

It's just...

- Well-- - Vic, spit it out!

How long has he been missing, Mel?

- 2 years. - 2 years. Exactly.

So I thought maybe...

you might've thought about...

you know,

hiring a private investigator.

You're giving up on him.

No. It's not that simple, Mel.

Vic, Rod is still alive.

He's out there. I know that.

And I haven't had a solid lead in 2 years, Mel.

- Try to understand. - So his case is officially

- on the back burner? - Along with the investigation

of the murder of his business partner.

Look, Mel, this was not my decision, all right?

This came down from the captain.

Mel, listen to me.

Mel, listen to me.

Please.

I will continue to look for Rod

on my own time, all right?

[ cell phone rings ]

You gotta go.

No. No. Forget about this. Forget about this.

Look, Vic, I'll be fine.

- Look, I will do everything-- - Really.

Go.

[ sighs ]

I'll call you, all right?

Okay.

[ door shuts ]

[ siren wails ]

[ sighs ]

Hi, Mel.

[ gasps ]

Do you know how many times I've done that?

And you always turn to ripples

and then disappear, and then I wake up.

- Mel, I-- - Rod, I--

Oh, my God. You're back.

Where were you? Are you all right?

- Did somebody hurt you? - No. I--

Uh, no. Just--I'm sorry. Don't speak.

Oh, just...

Cole?

Yes.

I don't believe this.

- I transformed. - You what?

I thought you understood the transformation process.

I get the damn process, Cole!

Why on Earth would you do this?

I heard you talking about Rod.

You were eavesdropping.

I heard everything.

I thought I would give you a chance

to see Rod again.

Yeah, well, I'll take Cole back now, thanks.

I can't.

Now!

I'm afraid it's not that easy.

This is not happening!

The transformation can last a few hours or a few days.

I don't have control over it yet.

I'm sorry, Mel.

You did a good job.

Thank you, Mel. The alien I captured yesterday

was a very dangerous Enixian.

Not that, Cole.

You did a good job with Rod.

Right down to the sparkle in the eyes

and the beginnings of crow's-feet.

You look just like him.

I was thinking...

what if I retraced Rod's last steps?

- Maybe I could find-- - Cole...

I appreciate the thought. I do.

But this is not an alien hunt.

This was--

was the most important human in my life.

This is different.

How?

It just is.

I thought I might just take a look around a little,

if that's okay with you.

Maybe you could do that.

Good night...

Cole.

Good night, Mel.

COLE: And so where was the last place you saw him?

Over there...

by that bench. That's where the picture was taken.

We had Chinese takeout

and talked about,

you know, life stuff.

Work, where we were going to go on vacation.

We even talked about names for our future kids,

if you can believe that.

And then what?

Um, we finished eating,

and he left around 8:00.

I decided to stick around

because there was this beautiful sunset then.

According to the police report,

Rod arrived at his restaurant at a quarter after 10:00

on the night he went missing.

So where could he have been in-between 8:00 and 10:00?

He went to the gym.

I thought you said you read the police report.

I did.

No one saw him at the gym.

[ sighs ] Cole.

COLE: The police never knew for sure if Rod

went to the gym before he went to his restaurant.

They assumed he did entirely based on what you told them.

Well, I only told them what he told me.

[ sighs ]

What are you doing?

Not many people would be here past twilight.

It would be a private place for Rod to meet someone.

Meet someone?

Meet who?

Maybe I can find that out.

You can't do that.

Yes, I can.

[ sighs ]

what is this thing?

It's a digital pattern analyzer.

Are those fingerprints?

From every person who touched the railing

ever since the last time it was cleaned.

Which was probably never.

The images are so bright.

COLE: The program uses a much higher resolution

than normal to get the detail of the images.

Incredible.

Can you ID them?

He was there.

Rod was there.

I thought he was...

Wait a minute.

Why would Rod have fingerprints on file?

Where did you get these?

The Metro PD database.

He applied for a concealed-weapons permit.

The prints were required.

A gun? Why would you need a--

Why would Rod need a gun?

Maybe for protection.

He had a partner who was in trouble.

[ sighs ]

MEL: How did you know?

About the park, I mean.

I didn't--not for certain.

But here, you're looking at him.

He's looking toward the path.

He seems to have something other than you on his mind.

Who does the other print belong to?

- COLE: Marco Sylvestri. - Who's that?

I don't know, but he has been arrested.

[ sighs ]

Ohh, not bad, not bad, my man.

A little bit more backspin

might have set you up with a better leave,

but, hey, you do your thing,

I'll do my thing.

I need help.

Yeah, we all need help, pal,

but this ain't a school.

You want to play, you put your money down,

and I'll get around to you.

COLE: Nestov, It's me.

"Me" who?

Remind you of anyone?

Cole?

Dude, look at yourself.

Man, you're looking good, man-- much better than your old self.

Man, I like it. Whose body is it?

- Tell me. - Never mind.

I need to ask you a favor.

All right, that's cool, but look, man,

I'm having a good run here, okay?

Well, at least I was until you showed up.

It seems you picked up the game pretty quickly.

Yeah, well, I'm a Desserian.

I pick up things fast, you know?

Seems very fast, even for you.

Well, what can I say?

Maybe I'm a natural.

Maybe my human host was a pool champion or something.

Or maybe your skill has a little to do

with the device I saw you place

under the table earlier.

I got a shot to line up.

Nestov--

I got a shot to line up!

[ laughs ]

It appears you're not playing so well.

You did that on purpose.

Could've had this game wired if it wasn't for you.

Know what I'm saying?

Look, look, look, look,

this could create a huge problem for me,

seeing as I don't actually have the cash

to pay up if I lose.

I need you to find out everything you can

- about this man. - Who is it?

COLE: His name is Marco Sylvestri.

And note any connection to a man named Rod Archer

or a restaurant called Mox.

Right. Oh, you wouldn't happen to have

an extra 200 bucks on you, would you?

Okay, I'll take that as a no, man.

I'm going to go play some pool, all right?

Cool. Yeah.

[ sighs ]

[ sighs ]

Put this on.

If you want to go out looking like Rod,

you have to complete the package.

Yeah, just...

Put it on.

You'll never believe who just showed up here.

Hey, Rod,

someone wants to see you outside.

Welcome back, Rod.

Marco Sylvestri.

Uhh!

Who would've thought a hit

would've been such a walk in the park?

Whoa!

Uhh!

[ groaning ]

MEL: He tried to kill you?

Yes, Mel.

Sylvestri does not want Rod alive.

Rod...right.

So you know nothing of his involvement

- with this man? - No, nothing.

And what about his restaurant partner?

I had my suspicions at the time that maybe he was involved

in some shady business on the side, but...

I know that Rod wasn't involved in any of that.

He was the most important person in your life,

and you never asked him about it?

No, I didn't.

Cole, don't you think that I have wondered

that maybe he was in trouble,

and that maybe I should've know that,

and that maybe if I did know that, that I could've--

You are not to blame, Mel.

I just wish that I could have--

It's not your fault.

Oh, you will not believe this.

You won't. You will not believe it.

- Nestov, what did you get? - This is big. This is big.

I mean, what I know about Marco Sylvestri--

Tell me!

He's a gangster...

a mobster.

Mafia. Wise guy.

Come on, you know.

Oh, guys, I'm talking

that this guy is a real psycho.

This dude, he's got this diamond ring

that the godfather gave him.

This ring is worth so much money,

but he doesn't bother taking it off

if, you know, he's got someone who has late payments.

This guy is wanted in connection

to at least 20 murders in Chicago

within the last 5 years.

- Boom! - And what about Rod Archer?

Okay, my sources confirm

that Sylvestri andthe Chicago Mob

have long-time dealings with the Mox restaurant.

And what about Rod Archer?

Well, the night that his partner was killed,

Sylvestri shot him, too.

I mean, he's not going to leave a witness standing.

I mean, the word is Archer is dead.

[ door closes ]

Okay, what?

[ sighs ]

Okay, for now, forget the decades of therapy

it's going to take me to get over the guilt.

It's better to know, right?

I mean, to really know that Rod is--

You can't always believe the things

Nestov tells you, Mel.

Would you rather believe that--

that Rod is gone...

that he's dead,

than have some hope he may still be alive?

Yes!

It's time for me to stop kidding myself...

- and just move on. - I think you're wrong.

The hope of life is a much better feeling

than the certainty of death.

Do you really want me to stop...

looking for Rod?

No.

Thanks.

You're welcome, Mel.

Mmm-mmm. Who was that?

Col--Col--

[ coughs ]

Excuse me. Just a friend.

JESS: Oh, really?

Well, he looks like that guy in the picture.

You know, your ex-boyfriend.

No, he didn't.

Did so.

Maybe a little.

What's going on, Mel?

Nothing.

That is what you always say.

So when do I get to play Scooby-Doo?

Scooby-Doo?

Don't deny it, Mel. Weird stuff has been happening

ever since Cole arrived here. Where is mystery boy anyway?

Is that my phone ringing? I think that's my phone ringing.

Mel--

[ laughs ]

[ laughing ]

Ah, salud.

Ah.

Well, maybe we shouldn't bother with this guy,

seeing that his I.Q. is lower than a jellyfish.

[ laughs ]

I want to talk to Marco Sylvestri.

What? We won't do?

I'm hurt.

Where is he?

He's behind that door over there.

Knock first.

Uhh!

Whoa!

Uhh!

Get in the car!

Get the hell in the car!

[ tires screech ]

WOMAN: Are we still clear?

MAN: No tail, but we still got another car waiting

when we get off the highway.

WOMAN: Good.

What the hell did you think you were doing? Huh?

I mean, I can't believe you'd risk

everything we worked towards the last 2 years,

not to mention your status in witness protection.

The agreement was Rod Archer becomes Ross Halpern.

New house, new life,

and you stay in hiding until we nail Sylvestri.

That was the agreement.

I know. I'm sorry.

Sorry doesn't mean anything right now.

You want to nail Sylvestri for killing your partner?

Forget it.

And don't try any more of this one-man vigilante crap.

How did you know to find me there?

You think we don't bug the joints

we suspect are linked to organized crime?

WOMAN: We knew you were there

the second you walked in the door.

That is our job.

And if you would let us do it,

we could take Sylvestri down.

Okay.

COLE: Is that my house?

WOMAN: Don't get cute.

Do I need to remind you?

There are people

who are counting on you to stay safe,

especially people here.

Stay away from the city.

I will.

I can't get ahold of him. What if I got him in trouble?

Cole's a big Cirronean. He can take care of himself.

Now close your eyes.

Excuse me?

Just close your eyes, put out your hand.

- Why? - It'll just take a second.

[ sighs ]

Keep your eyes closed.

What am I holding?

My balls. How do they feel?

Like pool balls.

Okay, now roll them around.

Squeeze them.

Does one feel heavier than the other?

Yeah.

Damn!

MEL: What did you do?

I filled one with mercury.

Mercury helps guide the ball.

Guarantees a pocket drop with each shot.

You're hustling a pool scam in my bar?

- It's a business opportunity. - It's ripping off my customers!

I was going to cut you in for half.

Nestov, get out of here.

- 60-40? - Out!

All right, you tell me what I deserve.

That's it!

What?

Oh!

Okay, I'm out of here.

[ Mel sighs ]

- [ sighs ] Cole, where are you? - [ door shuts ]

WOMAN: Ross, is that you?

Ross?

Hey, you're early.

What's the special occasion?

You leave Eddie Bauer this morning,

and you come back Hugo Boss.

I like it.

Hey, say "hey" to your daddy, sweetheart.

I was just putting her down for a sleep.

I know it's later than usual, but she had a long morning nap,

and she just seemed so content, you know?

Oh, I had her outside in the hammock today.

God, you've got to try that.

It is the most wonderful feeling.

I didn't want to stop swinging.

Yeah.

Here we are.

Oh, uh, did you remember to pick up some diapers?

Uh, no.

No, um, I'll go back out and get some now.

Oh, not right now.

Right now I want to tell you

how hot you look when you get dressed up.

What? Did you have a business meeting you forgot about,

or did you do this just for me?

Huh?

[ baby cries ]

[ sighs ]

You want to deal with that? I'll fix you a drink.

No...no, I'll get the drinks.

All right.

[ cell phone rings ]

[ ring ]

Yeah?

Our deal still on?

[ sighs ]

As long as you tell me what I need to know.

Your friend Rod has a new life.

He's in Juniper,

about 50 miles southwest of Chicago.

MEL: You're where?

I'm in Juniper,

according to the name on the phone book.

Should I ask why?

- No. - Why not?

MAN: Hi, Ross.

Why are you in Juniper?

I can't tell you why I'm here, Mel. Not right now.

- Why not? - I just can't.

I will take a bus back into town, and then we can talk.

No, forget about that. I'm coming to get you.

- No. - [ phone beeps ]

Mel?

[ inaudible ]

MAN: How you doing, buddy?

Help me out here for a second? What do you think?

ATTENDANT: Sure, just go up the street to the left.

- Yo, have a good day. - Thanks.

[ baby cries ]

Well, your daddy better have a good reason

for disappearing like that.

Ross...

Hey, baby.

Hey, baby.

Hon, where on Earth did you go?

Um, well, I went to work. What do you mean?

You know, when I left the room, when she was crying,

you said you were going to fix us drinks,

and you took off.

Drinks?

Um...when was that?

What happened to your clothes?

I don't know. What's wrong with my clothes?

Nothing. I just thought maybe you'd want to,

I don't know, stay dressed up for me. You know?

Hon, what the heck are you talking about?

Are you okay?

[ telephone rings ]

[ ring ]

Hello?

COLE: Rod, it's Agent Barlow.

I need you to get out of the house.

They know where you are, so take Laura and the baby

and get out of the house immediately.

Laura!

Baby.

Wow.

[ sighs ]

Nobody's home.

We'll wait out here.

Watch for them to come back.

I don't see them anywhere.

COLE: They could be inside or they could be out here,

but they are here.

Are you sure you're okay with this?

Yeah.

I've dealt with alien fugitives before.

How different can human mobsters be in comparison?

I don't think that's why your hands are trembling.

MEL: It looks so idyllic.

Mel...

I'm Ross now, and you're Laura,

so, remember,

we have to seem like

we have no idea anything's wrong.

[ sighs ]

Make yourselves invisible.

[ sighs ]

[ sighs ]

COLE: The inside is clear. That means they're outside...

and waiting for the time to be right.

Have you found something?

[ sighs ]

Their wedding video.

Oh.

But I'm gonna leave it right there on the shelf.

As curious as I am to see it,

I am not gonna do that to myself.

I could not handle another emotional blow

to the gut right now.

There's no way I'm watching that video.

ROD: Okay, um, as you may know,

I came into this early on with, uh--

with a lot of baggage--

a lot of, uh, heartache, pain...

from a period in my life that I still, uh--

I find hard to talk about--

to think about.

Uh, and I never expected

to fall in love so quickly and so, uh...

[ dog barks in distance ]

What are we waiting for? Why don't we just go in?

Because they'll be relaxing and getting ready for bed soon.

The last thing people in pajamas are expecting is visitors.

So, we wait.

But, um, Laura--

Laura was very patient with me.

She, uh--

She taught me, um,

how to feel like a whole person again.

Uh...

so, Laura, I just want to--

I just want to tell you that I think you're a--

I think you're a wonderful woman,

and I love you with all my heart.

And, uh...

I would also like to thank you for carrying our child.

[ applause ]

They're approaching the house.

Are you sure that you want to take this risk?

It's something I have to do.

Let's do it.

Damn.

Nobody said there was a baby involved.

[ door opens ]

[ yawns ]

- [ rifle cocks ] - [ gasps ]

No, please.

Please, I promise I won't tell the police about you.

Please!

Get the woman.

No!

[ whimpering ]

Please.

I have a baby!

She needs me!

MAN: Keep movin'.

[ indistinct ]

I knew you weren't too bright

when you tried to sell me out to the Feds 2 years ago.

No. No, you got it all wrong.

Don't insult my intelligence, Rod.

I know all about it.

And now, fate has brought you back into my hands.

Please. I have a wife and a child.

It's not about them.

You had it pretty good out here.

You should never have come back to the city.

But I'm glad you did,

'cause I would never have found you.

[ heartbeat ]

[ Cole gasps ]

[ door opens ]

Ah.

It worked, didn't it?

They think Rod's dead.

What's that?

Something to help Rod and his family

make a new start.

So, would you like to talk to him?

It could be your last chance.

[ car starts ]

Rod is happy...

and loved.

And at least I know he's safe.

For now. But, Cole, Sylvestri is still out there.

I've begun some special research

on my computer on him.

I think the FBI

will find some very interesting information

about Marco Sylvestri

on their computers in the next few days.

- Are you ready? - COLE: Yes.

I believe I've come up with a way to control

my molecular transformation.

All I need now is the picture

to reconform my mass.

I--I've got it right here.

You sure do know how to pick 'em, Cole.

Ahem.

Wait.

Can...

Can I just...

[ sighs ]

So?

So?

[ telephone rings ]

I should get that.

[ ring ]

MEL: Hello?

Could you hold on one second?

Hi.

Uh-huh.

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