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[Theme music playing]

[Max] This is my boss Jonathan hart,

a self-made millionaire.

He's quite a guy.

This is Mrs. H. She's gorgeous.

She's one lady who knows how to take care of herself.

By the way, my name is Max.

I take care of both of them, which ain't easy.

'Cause when they met, it was murder.

[Jennifer] Finished packing, Max?

[Max] Almost.

Whatever you do, don't forget this.

This is one of Mr. H's favorites.

It is? I don't remember that.

Hold it up.

I don't think it's me.

[Jonathan] Anybody home?

In here, darling.

Hi.

Oh, that's cute, Max. Very cute.

But, uh, I don't think it's you.

Go on, freeway. [Clicks tongue]

Well, we're all set. We leave tomorrow.

Are we going to the cabin?

Yeah, is that all right with you?

Terrific.

The cabin?

You mean, you're not going

to the south of France or somewhere?

You ain't been to that cabin in a long time.

It might need sprucing up.

Don't worry, I called Danny this morning.

Danny?

Oh, yeah. The kid.

Yeah, he'll have everything set today.

Deer lake, let's see. That's about a

four-sandwich drive.

I'd better get busy.

Oh, I'd better get my woollies out of the mothballs.

Hey, darling. Hmm?

You're not disappointed, are you?

Are you kidding? I'm delighted.

Yeah, we can slip off into the woods, back to nature.

We can go fishing, hiking,

swimming in a cold lake.

And at night, we can rub a couple of sticks together

and sit by the cozy fire and, uh, voila.

You know what I mean? Ooh. I like that part.

You do? Yeah. Mm.

Oh [sighs].

Beautiful, isn't it? Mm. Gorgeous.

Yeah. [Sniffs]

Smell that air. Mm.

It's absolutely amazing

this place hasn't been developed.

Well, the government owns most of the land.

Remember when I inquired about buying a few acres?

Oh, yeah. The animal sanctuary.

I guess they think they can take care of our furry friends

better than we can. [Chuckles]

Maybe we should have freeway write his congressman.

Oh, it's gonna be dark soon. We'd better get going.

Ah, I won't let the grizzlies get you.

I like the grizzlies.

You're the one who always locks the cabin door.

I have my reasons, you know. Oh, yeah?

[Both laugh] Come on.

[Crickets chirping]

Why do you think Hamlin stopped?

Maybe he's gonna try and get romantic with Karen.

That's not funny, Christy.

Well, if you hadn't had that stupid fight with Karen

on the dance floor, you'd be taking her home now,

instead of me.

But why did she have to hitch a ride

with a guy like Roy Hamlin?

I don't trust him.

Karen, I know it's late,

but this won't take but a minute, okay?

Okay, Mr. Hamlin. But I have a few tests tomorrow.

Oh, listen, I'll take you home right after that.

And you don't have to call me Mr. Hamlin.

My name's Roy.

Okay, Roy.

Hey, look, Hamlin's getting out.

It's about time.

Have any trouble? Not when they're paying for

something they want real bad.

Did you get it? Did I?

Take a look at that.

[Chuckles]

We got it made.

Nobody knows but us.

Nobody can even find out.

I'm gonna talk to Karen.

Danny, I think you should calm down a little first.

You wait here.

Danny... Just stay out of this, Christy.

Mr. Hamlin, listen, i...

I thought I told you to stay in the car.

But I really have to get home.

What's she doing here?

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to r... interrupt anything.

I sure am sorry you had to see this.

[Thudding]

[Man] She's dead. Why'd you hit her so hard, bud?

Karen.

[Door shuts]

[Grunts]

We're never gonna find him out here.

What we gonna do now, bud?

First thing we gotta do is get rid of her.

Bud, you sure got us in a hell of a mess now.

Oh, shut up. Listen, that kid can put

a noose around our necks.

[Bud] "To Danny, love Karen."

[Chuckles]

I think it's gonna be the other way around, Roy.

I think we're gonna put that noose right back

around the kid's neck.

[Liquid pouring]

[Johnathan] Mm...

Mm. Mm?

What a meal. Thank you.

And how about the dessert? Oh, it was the best.

Really, it was the very, very best.

You know what I wanna do tomorrow?

What?

I'm gonna catch you the biggest trout you ever saw.

Sounds delicious.

[Sighs]

I hate to admit this.

But I think I'm falling asleep.

Well, you go right ahead.

I've already put the bear out and locked the door.

[Both moan softly]

Out with the trout. [Chuckles]

[Thud]

[Footsteps approaching]

Did you hear that?

Hm?

There's somebody out there.

Hmm...

Well, aren't you gonna do anything?

[Footsteps approaching]

Maybe it's a raccoon.

[Sighs]

[Doorknob rattling]

Well, if it is, he has his own key.

Danny. What happened?

Come on, get up.

[Grunts] I'm sorry, Mr. Hart.

All right, just take it easy. I didn't know where else to go.

Sit down on the couch.

[Door shuts] [Groans]

Please don't turn me in. [Panting]

I didn't do anything.

Turn you in?

What are you talking about, "turn you in"?

Danny, what happened? Did you have an accident?

No, it wasn't an accident.

I don't know, it...

Look at that ankle.

I didn't do anything.

I'll call Dr. Jensen.

I'll get some ice.

I didn't do anything. And they're after me.

[Panting]

I didn't touch her.

Touch who?

All right, hold it.

Now, you folks just stay right where you are.

Officer, uh, this boy's ankle's in bad shape.

I'm calling a doctor.

Yeah, a banged-up ankle's

the least of his worries, mister.

That's him, all right.

Get him to my car.

Would you mind telling us what's happening around here?

Murder, my friend.

We've been looking for Danny for hours.

He killed a girl.

[Handcuffs rattle]

[Indistinct talking]

[Bud] Well, this is a surprise.

I thought you folks would be taking advantage

of this beautiful fishing weather we've been having.

[Chuckles] It's on the agenda, chief.

It's on the agenda. [Chuckles]

Well, what can I do for you folks?

Oh, we just thought we'd come by and say hello to Danny.

Well, that's mighty nice of you, Mrs. Hart,

considering all the trouble he put you to.

He always was a wild kid, you know?

Really? He's been taking care

of our cabin for three years.

I've never noticed that. Have you?

No. As a matter of fact,

he's been extremely dependable with us.

Well,

who knows about kids nowadays?

But he did kill that girl.

That much I do know.

What makes you so sure?

Well, he was running awful fast

for somebody who hadn't done nothing.

Well,

that doesn't make him a killer.

No, sir, it doesn't.

This might, though.

Found this in the dead girl's hand.

"To Danny, love Karen."

That's right.

Maybe he gave it back to her.

That still doesn't make him a murderer.

No, sir, it doesn't.

But I've got an eyewitness who says he did it.

Saw him running out of the room.

A witness? Yes, ma'am.

Roy Hamlin. He's the, uh,

federal land surveyor up here.

He was driving past, heard a scream,

drove up to investigate,

and that's when he saw the boy run out of the room.

Maybe we better talk to Danny.

Oh, I'm sorry. He is awful scratched up,

and, uh, I had the doc give him something for his broken ankle.

Kinda put him under.

[Scoffs] Broken?

Yes, ma'am, he must've taken a bad fall last night.

Darling, why don't we come back and see Danny later?

Right.

Yeah, I think that's a good idea.

Maybe he'll be up to seein' you then.

Uh, you be sure to tell him we stopped by.

I sure will.

Thanks for your concern.

Ah. Bye bye.

Bye now.

[Door shuts]

Danny's ankle didn't look broken to me.

And those cuts seemed pretty superficial.

I have a feeling,

they're never gonna let us see him.

You know, something's beginning to smell

very rotten in this town, and it's not the fish.

Let's have a little talk with Sam.

[Doorbell dings]

Hey, Sam.

Well, as I live and breathe.

Mr. and Mrs. Hart.

You folks should come up here more often.

I, uh, forget what you look like.

How are the fish biting, Sam?

Same as usual. Listen, I have

some fantastic new baits for you.

Made 'em myself.

What is this?

Pistachio?

All natural. Pistachio, honey and cheese.

Cannot miss.

Actually, Sam, we wanted to talk to you about last night.

You heard what happened?

Yeah. Bad news travels fast.

Did you know the girl?

Not too well.

Oh, she was a pretty little thing.

She was a student at one of the local colleges.

Did you ever see her around here with anyone?

No, she kept to herself, pretty much.

Uh, excuse me, miss.

By any chance, did you know the girl

that was killed last night?

You're about her age.

No, no, I hardly knew her at all.

[Doorbell dings]

[Thud] [Clatters]

Excuse me. I'm... I'm sorry to be so clumsy.

[Items rattling]

Oh, are you all right, Christy?

I don't feel very well, Mr. Owens.

That's all right. I understand.

Why don't you go take a coffee break now?

Thank you.

Something bothering Christy, Sam?

Just upset, you know, how young girls are.

You were the one that introduced us to Danny.

- You have any idea... - I'm afraid not, Mr. Hart.

Listen, I want you to take these salmon eggs.

They got no preservatives in 'em.

And I suggest you go up to painted rock.

They tell me the trout are really jumpin' up there.

I'll be up at your cabin around lunchtime

and we can talk.

Oh, I can taste those trout now, Sam.

[Sighs] Thanks very much for your advice.

Oh, it's my pleasure. You have a good vacation.

Oh. Thanks again. [Chuckles]

Goodbye, you two.

Never much appreciated weekenders.

Especially nosy ones.

Oh, that one ought to be big enough.

[Thud] [Grunts]

[Jennifer] Darling,

how do you want your trout cooked?

Amandine or meuniere?

Well, uh, actually...

I didn't catch any trout.

You didn't? What did you catch?

Well, it's, uh,

it's more like tuna.

Tuna?

Mm-hmm.

Freshwater tuna?

Well, you know where the stream splits from the road?

Uh-huh.

Well, I followed the road into Amber's market and, um,

got some tuna.

Well, don't worry about it, darling.

You make up for it

in other areas. Oh.

I know what, I'll make a salade nicoise.

[Car approaches] Ah, great.

Hey, that must be Sam.

Hi, Christy. Hi.

Where's Sam?

He sent me to tell you that he couldn't make it.

Hi, Christy.

Sam couldn't make it. Oh?

He said that there's nothing to talk about.

Is that all he said?

Yeah.

Do you mind if I ask you a couple questions?

You know Danny.

[Jonathan] Do you think he did it?

Will you leave me alone?

You people come up here a few weeks a year for vacation.

I have to stay here all the time.

You're right.

I'm sorry.

But if you ever do want to talk, we're here. Hmm?

Okay.

Uh, Christy.

What was the name of the man

that was in the store today when we were there?

What man? [Stutters] I don't... I don't even know him.

Like you said, it's a small town.

We're bound to find out sooner or later.

Roy Hamlin.

What difference does it make?

Can I go now?

Sure.

[Jonathan] Thanks a lot.

Drive carefully.

Roy Hamlin. Hmm.

The state's star witness.

Funny coincidence.

Maybe we should pay Mr. Hamlin a visit.

Have a little chat.

Here they come, give 'em a little run for their money.

Happy to oblige. I'll run 'em right outta town.

[Car engine revving]

[Tires screeching]

Hey, that guy must be crazy.

Here he comes again!

[Engine revving] [Car bangs]

[Tires screeching]

[Tires screeching]

Let's see how he can drive in the dirt.

Jonathan!

He didn't make it!

I think the fish just started to bite.

That pickup was reported stolen.

I figure some kids got tanked up

and decided to play chicken with you folks. [Chuckles]

Happens all the time out here.

Too bad they got away.

There was only one person in the truck.

Oh!

Well, I don't know what to tell you, Mr. Hart.

Um, some nut maybe.

[Bud chuckles] Who knows?

It's, uh, sorry about your, uh, rig, though.

[Bud] Doesn't look like it's gonna go very far.

It certainly doesn't.

Oh, I...

I hope this doesn't mean

you folks are gonna cut your vacation short.

Certainly doesn't.

Does it, darling?

Not a chance.

Good.

Well, if there's anything more I can do for you folks,

please don't hesitate to holler.

Looks like we're going to, um,

have to rent a car.

Oh, I'm sorry. There's not a rental car place

in deer lake, you know.

Well, then, we'll have to get it someplace else.

Darling.

Sheriff.

Hey, um, can I talk to you for a second?

I was just wondering,

who do you call if the tow truck breaks down?

I hope we don't find out.

Darling, this isn't the way back to the cabin.

Yeah, I thought we'd get back

on the track of our star witness.

Darling,

aren't they surveying on federal land?

Draxton must have some connections in high places.

Maybe we'd better get friendly with our local land surveyor.

Mr. Hamlin. Jonathan hart.

This is my wife, Jennifer.

Your office said we'd find you up here.

Oh, I'm afraid you folks are catching me at a bad time.

Why don't you set up an appointment with my secretary

for later in the week.

Oh, that's an awfully bad bruise you have.

Oh, it's nothing.

I just ran into a low-hanging branch.

You'd better be careful what you run into in the future.

Yeah. Yeah. Huh.

That's right.

Say, you're the man that found that poor girl's body,

aren't you?

Look, I don't wanna seem to be rude,

but my time's very valuable.

Imagine that.

Actually seeing the killer

running from the scene of the crime. Hm?

It's amazing.

It's an awfully good thing you did.

Otherwise, there would be a murderer running around loose.

Look, folks, I've got work to do here.

I hate to be direct, but what do you want?

Uh, your good friend, chief Williams,

suggested that if one was looking

for some land up here,

he'd consider talking with you.

You being the, uh, federal land surveyor.

There's no more private property for sale around here.

Hasn't been for over a year.

Look, Mr. Hart,

I don't know what your game is, but I want you out of here,

right now.

[Sighs]

Well, I guess

that's direct.

You're trespassing, Mr. Hart.

We wouldn't wanna take up

any more of Mr. Hamlin's valuable time, hm?

Bye bye.

He was acting a little defensive don't you think?

Darling,

do you think they could be fiddling

with those boundary lines?

Well, it wouldn't be too difficult

if the price was right.

Well, anyway, we're looking for a murderer, not a crook.

Maybe we're looking for both.

What do you mean?

That is a pretty nasty bruise he's got.

I wonder what kind of a driver he is.

Let's go talk to Danny.

Chief Williams won't let us near him.

Well,

then we'll have to call in the reinforcements.

[Engine revving]

[Knocking]

Darling, do bears knock?

Well, this one does.

[Knocking]

[Max] Mr. and Mrs. H.?

The reinforcements have arrived.

Come on in, Max.

Hi.

Well, I always wanted to take a peek

at your little hideaway here.

Where did you catch those?

At a place called painted rock.

Oh, they're beautiful. Aren't they, darling?

Uh, I'll just put them over here.

[Jonathan] That's where they're biting.

Painted rock.

What did you use for bait? [Water running]

A touch of my engaging personality,

plus a $10 bill.

I bought them from a couple of kids

who were reeling them in up there.

Reeling them in, huh?

I also bummed a lift from those kids

so nobody would see me coming here.

I'm glad you called me,

because I was getting lonely for you two.

Well, what do you want me to do first?

First, Max, um,

we want you to have one too many.

Oh, that routine.

[Max] Okay.

Bottoms up.

[Crickets chirping]

♪ He's the boogie-woogie bugle boy of company b ♪

How many has he had?

Four, your honor.

Well, that's what I figured.

Let's just lock him up and let him sleep it off.

Free lodgings for the evening?

How kind of you, commissioner.

All aboard!

♪ He's the boogie-woogie bugle boy of company b ♪

Catchy tune, huh?

[Door shuts]

Let's see what we can do to get you out of here.

Who are you?

A friend. Now, listen, kid.

Level with me.

What really happened?

Roy Hamlin was driving Karen home.

I followed them to that old deserted store.

[Danny] She went inside, and the next thing I knew,

she was screaming.

When I went in,

chief Williams was standing over her.

They killed her.

Yeah, but it's your word against theirs.

And in this town, that ain't promising.

[Danny] Not just my word.

There was somebody else up there with me in the Van.

She saw what happened.

Roy. I gotta talk to you.

It's important.

Uh, Lou? Mm?

Why don't you take a break?

Oh, sounds good to me, chief.

What's so important?

Bud, the kid had someone else up there at the store with him.

She saw us.

What are you talking about? Who?

I don't know.

I just overheard him talking to some guy back there.

The kid said he brought someone up to the store with him.

Lou! Lou, get in here!

Hi, admiral.

Yeah? What's this man doing in here?

Oh, he's just some drunk.

Well, don't put him in with a murder suspect.

Take him in the next room and keep an eye on him.

Here you go. Here you go.

Sorry, sweet stuff,

but my dance card is all filled.

[Whispers] No, I don't wanna.

[Bud] Give me the keys.

All aboard!

Your arraignment's tomorrow.

[Keys jingling]

Who is that guy?

I saw him down by the lake, buying fish.

He looked familiar to me, so I checked him out.

He works for those hart people.

The harts!

Listen, if they find out what he knows...

Bud, we've gotta get outta here before it's too late.

Now, look, we can get across the border into Canada...

You listen to me, Roy!

You get hold of yourself.

Nerves can be a fatal disease. You know what I'm saying?

All right. That's better.

Now, it's gonna be business as usual.

You got that?

Yeah. I got it.

Good.

Okay.

We got us a little problem,

but I'm gonna handle it.

Everything's gonna be all right.

I can feel it in my gut.

How you doing?

I don't think there's any fish in this lake at all. [Chuckles]

Don't worry, you'll catch something before we leave.

Mm, the only thing I'd bet on is a cold.

Or maybe a killer?

I'd settle for that. Sip?

Ah, thanks.

It's really too bad about this place, isn't it?

It used to be such a nice, relaxing place to come.

Well, I don't think we'll relax until Max is safely out of jail.

By the way, didn't they say we could post bail around 9:00?

Yeah, they did. What time is it?

Almost.

Post time.

What the hell?

[Tires screeching]

[Engine revs]

I gotta change a flat.

You might as well get out and stretch.

It's gonna be a while.

Stand over there where I can keep an eye on you.

[Metal clanks]

Stop or I'll shoot!

[Gunshots]

This is chief Williams, over.

[Lou, on radio] Over.

Lou, the boy just escaped from me.

And he took my gun. He should be

considered armed and dangerous.

I want everybody out looking for him.

If you have to,

shoot to kill.

You think they believed us?

You mean the part about taking a drunk home for dinner?

No, the part about Max guaranteeing

he's never gonna do it again.

Hey, this isn't gonna go down on my license, is it?

Max, what did you find out in there?

Plenty, but I got bad news for you, Mr. H.

Danny's escaped. Escaped?

Yeah, I heard 'em talking about it in there.

What happened?

All I know is, they took him out for arraignment,

and he escaped.

That sounds a little too convenient, doesn't it?

And that isn't all.

According to Danny,

chief Williams and a guy named Roy Hamlin

killed the girl.

Williams.

No wonder Hamlin was so rattled when I mentioned his name.

And here's the clincher,

Danny told me a girl named Christy

was up there with him.

She works in the general store there.

So she did know something.

Yeah, she saw the whole thing.

We'd better get to her before they do.

Danny.

Danny, what are you doing here?

Christy, you gotta help me. Can I come in?

[Panting] Christy, please.

Fine. Yes.

Anyone else home?

No. Danny, how did you get out?

I was lucky.

Where are you going?

I don't know. I... I just...

Just anywhere. I...

Danny, if chief Williams finds out that I was there,

he's gonna kill me like he killed Karen.

Christy, if you know that, why didn't you tell someone?

Tell somebody?

Who?

Williams runs this town. He...

I am sorry, Danny. I just have to get out of here.

Okay, okay, can you help me out of these?

Yeah. Yes, fine.

I've got some tools in the closet.

[Phone rings]

[Sighs]

Hello.

Christy?

This is Jonathan hart.

We need your help.

I don't know what you're talking about, Mr. Hart.

We know that you were with Danny when Karen was killed.

Who told you that? [Whispering] Christy, he can help us.

[Whispers] Danny, I'm scared.

Christy, this is my only hope.

[Jonathan, on phone] Are you still there?

Yes.

All right, Mr. Hart, what do you want me to do?

Danny's escaped, and I think he's being set up.

Danny's here with me right now.

Danny's with her.

All right, get out of there right away

and meet us at our cabin.

Okay, Mr. Hart. At your cabin.

We're in town, we'll be there in about 10 minutes.

Fine, then. Ten minutes.

Let's not keep the harts waiting.

Shall we?

Danny. Oh, Christy. I'm so glad that you could...

Good afternoon, Mr. Hart.

[Cocks gun] Mrs. Hart.

Now, why aren't I surprised to see you, chief?

Because you knew we had a few loose ends to tie up.

We might as well start with you.

Come on.

Let's go.

All right, let's get up against that rail.

I'm sorry, Mr. Hart.

Don't worry, Danny.

It wasn't your fault.

Shame you folks couldn't leave it alone.

[Roy grunts]

I hope you're not too uncomfortable.

We do pride ourselves on our hospitality, you know.

Yes, well,

you certainly have a way of making people feel welcome.

[Chuckling]

What's so important to you that's worth killing all of us?

Half a million dollars.

And that's just the beginning.

Once draxton builds that resort, the sky is the limit.

What are you gonna do to us?

Me? [Scoffs]

Nothing.

That kid's crazy, though. [Gas hissing]

Killed his girl in a jealous rage,

broke in here, tied you all up,

stole your money.

[Sniffing]

Then he

blew this house to kingdom come.

You're the one who's crazy.

You folks have a nice flight.

[Door shuts]

Any luck?

[Jennifer] He did a good job.

[Grunts]

[Gas hissing]

What are you doing?

[Jonathan] I'm gonna...

Try...

And hook something.

[Christy coughing]

[Gas hissing] [Christy whimpers]

[Jonathan groans] Almost.

[Coughing]

Hurry.

[Jonathan sighs]

Got it. Huh.

It's all in the wrist.

[Grunting]

[Coughing]

Darling.

[Jennifer] Okay. [Jonathan] Help me.

[Jonathan grunting]

See if you can grab the bag.

[Christy coughing]

[Gas hissing]

Can you open the flap up?

[Jennifer] Wait a minute. Okay. Yes, honey.

[Jennifer] Almost.

[Jonathan coughing]

[Jennifer] Yeah. [Jonathan] Oh, okay.

[Jonathan] Got it.

[Jennifer coughing] [Jonathan grunts]

[Jonathan] Here.

[Christy coughing]

Here.

[Jonathan] Got it.

You all right? Uh-huh.

That was close.

Come on, let's get to a phone.

[Fire crackling]

[Engine revving]

[Bud] Get ready to join the harts and your girlfriend, Danny.

[Roy] It's the harts.

[Tires screeching]

Ah!

[Tires screeching]

[Christy screams]

[Tires screech]

[Both grunting]

[Screams]

[Exhales]

[Both sigh]

Well, we hooked him.

You see, darling,

I told you you'd catch something.

Uh-huh.

[Jennifer] They're delicious when they're burnt.

[Max] Um, I don't know.

[Jonathan] Oh, weren't you ever a boy scout?

[Max] Nah.

There.

It's hot.

Blow on it. [Scoffs]

That's it.

What do I do now?

Well, you just pop it in your mouth.

It's delicious.

Well, I like my steak charred.

Why not?

There.

Well?

Not bad.

Not as good as steak, but not bad.

You said a mouthful.

Now, isn't this cozy?

Mm. Yeah.

This is my kind of camping.

Come on, freeway. Let's go to bed.

Marshmallow? Ooh. Love it.