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=When a Snail Falls in Love 2023=

=When a Snail Falls in Love 2023= =Episode 13=

(An adaptation of the novel "When a Snail Falls in Love" by Ding Mo)

Captain.

I have a breakthrough.

Captain!

Are you a flasher now?

How dare you dirty Vita's pristine eyes?

Look away, Vita.

You shouldn't see this.

I didn't know Vita would be here.

I'm here to update you about the case.

Come in.

Sorry.

It's confidential information. Outsiders are not allowed.

But Vita cannot be alone

with a perverted flasher like you.

Besides, I helped Vita find the new lead.

Is that so?

No still means no.

My limited blazer! It cannot be wet or come into contact with skin!

Just let me use it to cover up.

Thank you for driving me here, Sen.

You must be tired now

so just go home.

Sorry.

I don't usually have visitors

so it's messy in here.

You look so happy in this photo.

You

should smile more.

Like you did in the photo.

I'll smile like this

when you come to my wedding.

You have a girlfriend already?

- I... - I...

Captain!

What is that noise?

It must be my neighbor's cat.

You mentioned a new lead.

What is it?

This is the security footage in front of the club's entrance that night.

After Lina and Sen parted ways,

she run into a stranger who asked her for directions.

She then left with him.

The stranger looks like Thana.

It's suspicious because

he was waiting for Lina to take the bait.

Maybe the man's target was Lina all along

and he approached her by asking for directions.

Lina then fell for him

due to his good look

and sports car.

She thought she landed someone rich.

I...

I

should go back first.

I'll give you a ride.

Thanks.

Vita.

Vita.

How was your date with Sen?

We dined in a restaurant

and even ran into two of his exes.

It's amusing.

I also obtained a new lead

so it's a productive day.

You ran into two of his exes.

Shouldn't you be mad?

Why should I?

Anyway,

I went to see your doctor.

He said you could take the painkillers if the wound is inflamed.

He told you to rest sufficiently

(I'm worried about you) in case the condition worsens.

Thanks,

Dr. Vita.

(Ming)

(Ming,)

(I got a photo of Thana.)

Hello? Where are you?

I'm at Noah Bar.

Wait.

Why are you there?

Don't you know the killer

finds his victim in a club?

I know.

I checked Lina's record.

She spent a lot of money here,

which means she often visited this place.

I want to see if I can get some leads here.

Ming?

Da?

Hello?

Ming?

Ming?

Da, repeat that again?

Hey, hottie.

Here alone?

Why?

Me too.

Let's

drink together.

Do you know this woman?

No.

Why?

Is she your friend?

Never mind then.

Just leave me alone.

I'll be frank with you.

You are my type.

Drink with me

and I'll leave you alone.

Don't drink it.

He spiked the drink.

Dude.

Who are you?

How could you accuse me of spiking the drink?

Drink it then.

You dodged a bullet.

One low-LBV cocktail, please.

Okay.

Thanks.

But how did you know

it was spiked?

If I said

I had noticed you the moment you walked in,

but I was too shy to say hi,

and I saw what he did,

would you believe me?

A woman drinks alone for two reasons.

Either it's because you're lonely

or you simply enjoy the solitude.

You must be the latter.

I don't want to ruin your fun

so enjoy.

But be careful.

Great timing.

Excuse me.

I believe you'll like this.

All right.

Let's get this place all fired up!

Let's welcome our exotic dancer, Pink!

Serve you right.

Should have just

minded your own business.

Mister?

That jerk.

Wait.

I'm fine. Don't go for him.

Are you all right?

It hurts a bit.

You're...

Ming.

I'll hail you a cab.

It's okay.

I can walk.

Walk then.

Thanks, Ming.

I'm Chayan.

Okay.

Turn right.

You...

Are you sure you're all right?

I'm fine.

You should go to the hospital.

I'll be fine.

The cab is here.

Let me give you a lift.

To thank you for your timely rescue.

Please?

Let me help.

Okay.

Thanks.

Oh, you.

(Home now?)

(Worry about yourself.)

(Don't forget to put some ointment.)

(Thank you for helping out.)

(How lucky I am to have met you.)

(I shall not disturb your rest.)

(Sweet dreams.)

(A young 25-year-old woman was found dead)

(inside the rubbish container behind the abandoned building.)

In such a short period of time,

the murderer murdered someone with the same method.

Regardless if he's the same murderer as three years ago,

you need to solve the case quickly.

At least before the press links these two cases.

Yes, sir.

We will get to the bottom of this.

Noted.

Noted.

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

Captain.

Something feels off.

Tell me.

The victims from both cases

died of cyanide poisoning.

There are two differences.

First, it's the knotting technique.

The second victim was tied by a standard knot.

You can see the bending and the twisting.

But the first victim was tied

by an elaborate knot.

It was more pleasing too.

Two, the location of the body.

The second victim was found in the wilderness

while the first victim was left

under the sun.

If the killer is trying to make a statement,

then these are two different statements.

You're right.

But with what we have now,

we cannot jump to the conclusion.

Investigate further.

I'm sure this has something

to do with Thana's case from three years ago.

And our priority now

is to locate Thana.

Understood?

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

Before we proceed,

I have one question for you, Vita.

Where was Sen yesterday?

Does he have an alibi?

Yes.

I'm his alibi.

We had a video call

and he was in his bedroom.

A video call from his bedroom?

Vita.

Why wasn't I apprised of this?

Didn't I tell you to report to me every hour?

We had a small video call.

Sen asked me to pick out some clothes for him.

He was...

Enough.

I don't need the details.

Let's proceed.

As I was saying,

Sen helped me to retrieve the security footage.

Therefore, I answered his video call

to thank him.

After that,

Captain sent Sen home.

I was then with Captain

until 3 a.m.

Sending Sen home

so that you two could hang out till three in the morning.

Captain!

Yes.

Sen's name has been cleared.

Guys.

These two cases involved potassium cyanide.

Naturally, they remind people

of the case from three years ago.

Tell me what you have got on Thana.

Captain.

The analysis of the vial found

in Thana's home is out.

It is the poison

that killed the first victim,

Miss Lina.

Yes.

In the security footage I showed Captain yesterday,

we found a suspect who left with Lina.

He was standing next to the white sedan.

His cap covered his face.

How can we identify him?

By comparing the height, weight, and facial structure

of the first and second photos,

he is likely to be the missing Thana.

No.

The culprit of these two cases

cannot be Thana.

The murderer

is trying to mislead us.

What makes you think that way?

Did you find anything new, Ming?

No.

My hunch tells me

that Thana is dead.

Hunch?

You know very well

that we cannot operate on hunches.

You need a break, Ming.

You are alive?

Then why didn't you come to find me

in the past three years?

Ming.

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

Maybe I drank too much yesterday.

Thank you.

I'm feeling better now.

Then...

I'll wait for you inside.

(P.I.T.)

So Vita?

Is Ming all right?

She's fine.

She said that she drank too much last night.

Da told me.

He told me that Ming went to investigate alone last night.

Hello?

(Officer Vita, it's time to work.)

(Please supervise me already.)

Sorry, Vita.

That is part of your duty.

Hi, Mr. Sen.

We had a meeting and we came

to the conclusion that you are innocent.

You are a free man now.

Officer Vita no longer needs to check on you.

Congratulations.

It's over already?

(I still have many secrets waiting for Vita to discover.)

(Pass the phone to her.)

You're on speaker now.

(Vita.)

(Although I'm no longer a suspect,)

(don't forget about our promises.)

((Calling) Like the date.)

(I'll arrive at the police station now.)

(In two minutes.)

A date?

Mr. Sen, you can't come in.

Of course, I can.

No.

I tried to stop him.

He did.

You're off-duty now. Let's go.

Captain.

Chief wants to see you.

Noted.

After you.

Mr. Han, keep your eyes trained on him.

Yes, sir.

Ouch.

Vita, are you ready?

(Chief's Office)

(Hi, this is Lieutenant Wachaleepak.)

Sir.

Take a seat.

What's the progress on the poison cases?

Thana is our prime suspect.

We are still investigating.

Okay.

I might be too harsh on you late but I ask

for your understanding.

I understand.

You have to face the press.

I brought you here today

to talk about Eig.

I want Ming and Han to stand guard on shifts

until he wakes up.

As for you,

I want you to solve the poison case first.

And then, you can continue your work on Luger.

I hope you don't mind

this arrangement.

I don't.

If there's nothing else, I'll get back to my work.

Will you tell me where I'm going now?

We, Vita.

Us.

We...

Where are we going?

It won't be a surprise

if I tell you now.

(Give me a status update when you're there.)

(A status update? But Sen is no longer a suspect.)

(I know. But I want to make sure that we made the right judgment.)

(Send me your location so that I know where you are.)

(Okay.)

(Antiques Museum)

Sen.

If I may ask,

why here?

I don't know.

You're always busy with your work

so I wanted

to bring you here for a change.

Surprised?

I am.

I'm glad to see your smile, Vita.

Vita?

Vita!

I'm glad to see your smile.

Why do you like this spot so much?

Because this is where we first met.

Captain?

Captain Pla.

Why are you here?

What brought you here?

I need to talk to you.

What's the matter, Captain?

Exactly, what could possibly be this urgent?

You just want to ruin our second date.

Sen.

Calm down.

I'm sure it's an emergency.

He is not one to drive all the way here

to pull a prank

or to ruin someone's date.

Right?

Yes.

So...

Tell us then.

If you're not here to ruin my date with Vita,

you'd better have a good excuse.

If you lie,

Naga will know.

It's about our work

so you have no right to know.

Sorry.

I have to go, sorry.

Yes, Ming?

I'll be right there.

Eig is awake.

We have to be at the hospital.

Okay.

Comfortable now?

Yes.

Feeling unwell?

No.

So?

How did your second date with Sen go?

It's weird.

My heart

was beating so fast.

Really?

Is that date that amazing?

What?

Nothing.

Rest a bit.

I've been there before.

Okay.

(Wasu, I...) Can you check Google Maps?

If we take a shortcut,

we can arrive before Ming does.

Okay.

(Boonyavej Private Hospital)

Thanks.

Something's wrong with that doctor.

Excuse me.

Where did he go?

Something's afoot.

Let's meet up with Ming.

I can't reach her number.

Eig?

Eig?

Eig!

Eig!

He's dead.

Where were you?

You're supposed to look after Eig here.

A nurse told me to answer a call,

saying it was an emergency.

When

I was there, the caller hung up.

Police officers, please wait outside.

Are you a rookie, Ming?

Are you?

No matter what, you should know

that you cannot let Eig out of your sight.

You know how important he is to locating Luger.

What is this rookie's mistake?

I thought we had the lead now so I could finally avenge Badin.

I guess it's just a pipe dream, Vita.

You did your best.

If we can find Eig,

we can find the second

or third Eig.

One day, Luger will be ours.

I don't know how long I can last.

Badin haunts me every night.

You have me.

Contact Ning.

Tell him to come to the hospital to gather evidence.

Then, inform the regional police.

Check the security cameras.

Tell him to find the murderer at all costs.

Noted.

All right.

Let's focus on the poison cases.

Let's visit the second victim's home.

Okay.

They don't look like lovers.

So they were here for business.

They had intercourse.

I don't think so.

The condom is still intact.

Bring it back for fingerprint analysis.

Who are you?

You just broke into someone's room.

Police officers?

Sorry, sir.

I am in charge of this place

and I didn't know that you would be working here.

If there's nothing else,

I'll leave you be.

You came at a great time.

May I know

how close you are to the victim?

I hardly saw her.

Maybe just once per month.

So I'm not close to her at all.

Pink was... How do I put it?

I'll be honest with you then.

She was a party animal

and she came back late at night.

When she was back, she played loud music and disturbed others.

More importantly,

she always came back with different men

and they were loud.

Did you see or hear

anything last night?

Last night?

What do you want, old man?

Lower your voice.

Think about your neighbors.

Listen.

We'll be done in an hour. Just put up with it.

That's what she said.

You heard noises but you didn't

see the man's face.

Yes.

Can you come to the police station to leave your statement?

You might have heard

the voice of the suspect.

Of course.

What a shame. She died

at such a young age.

I should get going then.

Wait.

Police officers.

Just by curiosity,

did you find anything inside?

We're still investigating.

I see.

Okay.

Good luck.

Captain.

Do you need help, Mr. Officer?

I have told you everything.

Have you?

What about

the hidden camera in her room

that you used to spy on her?

You!

Leave now.

What do you mean I installed the hidden camera?

This is a false accusation!

Only someone who works here

can install that camera.

Isn't that right,

mister?

If I switch on this laptop,

I will be able to see the video feed of her room,

delivered to you by this camera.

Let's talk,

peeping tom.

Come with us.

Captain.

Look.

It looks like mud.

Captain.

Over here.

Judging by the footprintBased on the shoe prints, it's deduced

that the suspect's shoe size is size 42.

It's similar to our suspect, Thana.

It wasn't rainy during the night of the crime.

There shouldn't be any mud on the asphalt.

It must

be from somewhere else.

Or perhaps the suspect's hideout.

If we analyze the mud,

we might be able to identify the suspect's hideout.

I can see sand and laterite

in the mud.

This narrows down possible locations

and we can deduce the suspect's itinerary that day.

We hit the jackpot.

In that case,

I'll bring the mud sample back for analysis.

Thanks, Vita.

Let's go.

What's the matter, Ming?

Why didn't you hold my hand?

What's holding you back?

Because my heart

will beat like crazy.

You're so cute.

(Sorry about the departure.)

(Just know that I will always love you.)

(We're visiting Thana's alma mater)

(for our investigation.)

(I'll pick you up tomorrow morning.)

(Chemistry Faculty)

He's a junior of mine.

I don't know a whole lot about his private life

but I'm sure he isn't a killer.

He is friendly

and is a star football player on the university team.

When he was said to be the prime suspect in all those murders,

everyone was shocked, including me.

When did you last see him?

Uhm...

Before he went missing,

he bought some ingredients from me.

I sold them to him.

Thana worked in a pharmaceutical company

so this is common in our line of work.

You'll understand, won't you?

It never occurred to us that we should ask why he needed those ingredients.

All right.

Since you are close to him,

has he ever manifested

murderous tendency?

Not that I know of.

No?

No.

So Thana made his own poison.

And he procured the ingredients from Professor Chay.

Yes.

We have confiscated

the poison he made.

But Professor Chay does not know who he was seeing before his disappearance.

Perhaps

like what the professor said,

Thana isn't close to anyone.

So even his classmates

don't know much

about his personal life.

Let's go.

I'm hungry.

Let's eat in the cafeteria.

Okay.

It's this way.

Turn left, go down, and walk past Block 2.

You'll find it.

You've been here before?

No.

Never.

If I didn't know that you graduated from a police academy,

I would have thought that you graduated from here.

You even know how to get the cafeteria coupon.

Come on.

Every cafeteria is like this.

Oh, Ming.

Thana and you were...

Wait.

Yes?

Hey.

(Ming, where are you?)

(I'm in the cafeteria at Bangkok University.)

(I'm nearby.)

Let's eat together later.

Okay.

Hi, Ming.

Hi.

- This is... - Oh.

It's my colleague,

Da.

Nice to meet you, Da.

Nice to meet you.

Wait.

What were your trying to ask just now?

Nothing.

That can wait.

You're

not coming back to the station with me?

I forgot to tell you.

I took a half-day leave.

Should we go now?

Yes.

After you.

We found many chemical components

from the mud sample.

The mud comes from this area.

It is an abandoned industrial zone on the outskirt.

Several years ago, a chemical plant exploded here

so a lot of workers moved out.

Only one retirement home left.

Thana must be

the serial killer.

He has been at large for three years.

Pursue this lead.

I want to apprehend the culprit before the press conference.