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Okay ladies, in 5, 4, 3, 2...

Hey, I'm glad you could join us tonight on Talk Dirty.

On the Pleasure Channel, I'm Stacey Cambridge.

And I'm Violet Castro.

Are you gonna talk dirty to us tonight?

Ooh, I sure hope so.

We wanna know your fantasies and we'll do our best to act them out.

Oh, okay Violet, I believe we have a collar.

Henry? talk dirty to me.

You girls are so hot.

We're gonna be raptured legs together.

You know, we'll find our friends in the end.

You know Henry, this isn't as easy as it looks with these shoes on.

But it's fun.

Let the friction begin.

Is this what you want at Henry?

I sure hope so because it's really turning me on.

Henry, thank you for calling and we'll be right back with another collar.

So stay tuned, there's more to come.

And Clear.

We have to stop commercial and make up.

Stacey, how are you?

A little hot.

Here, let me fix that for you.

Thank you.

There, much better.

Violet, how are you doing over there?

Oh, it is always. That's my girl.

Was there ever any doubt?

Violet, you got a sec?

Craig's unhappy. And when Craig's unhappy, I'm unhappy.

Craig says he wants your girls to kick it up a notch.

You know, use the vibrator, the fur pad, the massage oil.

He says things are kinky. And he wants kinky.

Can you beat kinky?

I'm more into people than things.

Stacey, can you give me a break? I don't make the rules here.

Can you give it a try?

I don't know.

Just relax, Stacey. It'll be fine. You'll see. Violet?

Kinky's my middle name.

That's my girl.

I thought we were supposed to be a team here.

That's rich, coming from the queen of divas.

Bitch.

And we're back.

Sound like the rod.

Is that your real name?

Or just a description?

Rosa, don't be silly. Call me hot rocks.

She just thinks she's off camera.

What the hell's the matter with you, Paul?

She's fucking asleep.

Her eyes are open.

Okay, uh, Stacey, honey. Turn your head towards Violet.

I'll bet you're hot. Rod.

Right, Stacey?

Hey, I think she's dead. Call 911.

Everyone's here, Mr. Weston.

Of course.

Craig, you ready?

Sure, Sam.

Okay. Listen up, people.

For those of you who do not know him,

this is Sam Weston, president of the Pleasure Channel.

Sam?

Thanks, Craig.

Okay, people. It's been a very trying 24 hours.

Stacey was a dear, dear friend, and we'll all miss her. And so will our viewers.

But Stacey was a trooper. And I know she'd want you all to go on.

But first, let me assure you, we're taking additional

security steps to prevent anything further from happening here.

Stacey's murder is a wake-up call to us all.

How do they know it was a murder?

They think she may have been poisoned.

Do they know who did it?

Not yet.

But we're not taking any chances.

We've hired a security firm to protect the premises

and screen everyone who comes in that door.

And we're cooperating very closely with the police.

But they still don't know who murdered Stacey, do they?

No, but they're exploring every lead.

You're right.

They don't know shit.

Sam.

Violet.

Violet. You know me.

I'll take care of you. Trust me.

Trust me to protect his investment.

What's that?

I said we all have an investment here, sir.

Right.

Okay.

You've all probably been wondering who's going to replace Stacey.

Well, no one really can. We all know that.

But Marta is going to give it a try.

Okay. Now.

Don't disappoint me.

Have a great show.

Okay, everyone, 30-till show. Tina, can you get makeup and wardrobe on Marta?

Let's go, everyone.

Come.

You really going to be able to do this?

You know I can.

I know you can win Sam. You can.

Do you need convincing, too?

Hey.

Hey, yourself. You gave me this job for a reason.

That was Sam's idea.

Well, Sam's not here. And I know that you wouldn't mind taking credit for this.

No?

No.

Well, then let me thank you.

You can't keep scaring away customers.

and then put a reserve sign on it.

There's other tables.

like this one.

I can't wait to get your office.

That may be a while.

but bad, huh?

I thought the last shooting has my case was going to would pay the rent,

my salary, the hotel, we could get the wrong woman to come back from Brazil

and pay us what she owes us for finding the Mr. and his cash.

It's not quite likely I caught this before.

I never had to worry about a check then.

I couldn't tear this ground.

How do you know?

Now look at your clientele.

Now look at his $800 suit.

He has $400 shoes.

Doesn't quite fit in.

He wants it up.

Mr. Weston.

Mr. Bernett.

Thank you so much for meeting me here. My offices are being painted.

They're taking forever.

Would you like a cup of coffee?

You know the place doesn't look like lunch.

Hey, she makes a good cup of gel.

Sure.

At your service, Mr. Bernett. I'll make a pot special.

Thank you.

Have a seat.

So, Mr. Weston, you were vague on the phone in regards to

why you wish to retain my services.

I thought you would figure it out by now.

I'm a private investigator, not a clear buoyant.

And a straight talker. I like that.

I own a pleasure channel.

I'm surely aware of that.

Yes.

Good.

And you probably also heard about the little incident that I heard the other day.

You mean the murder?

Somebody was killed?

Brooke.

Sorry. I'll be over here if you need me. I'll do in Crosswood Weston.

So you heard?

I heard about the murder. Everybody's heard about that murder.

It's police cases, isn't it?

Of course. If this were a normal situation.

But the woman was killed during the broadcast of a live show on my network.

I don't have time for the police to catch the killer.

I've got people to settle down. I need to settle them down now.

And I have to prove that the pleasure channel had nothing

to do with this before my viewers wander away.

It's not true what they say about publicity.

That publicity can kill your business.

I don't want to be the media company that people say in the same breath this murder.

Sorry. I don't think I can take the case, but I'd be glad to recommend another firm.

The squeamish about murder?

No. I'm not the squeamish.

It's the pleasure channel.

You're joking. It's a 21st century, yeah.

Pleasure is no longer prohibited.

It's encouraged.

I don't like what you do to women.

The objectification, degradation, humiliation.

Have you watched our programs?

Have you experienced the pleasure it brings to people?

No, thank you. I know enough about your type of smut peddler.

Harsh words, but I'll ignore them.

Just like you probably ignore your own need for pleasure.

I'm prepared to offer you your normal fee plus 25%.

No, thank you. You're not my type of client.

Not for double your normal fee?

Alison?

Mr. Manini, may I speak with you for a moment?

Just give us a second.

Certainly. Take your time.

Are you out of your mind?

So you heard.

Of course I heard. I hear everything that goes on here.

Hey, arrogance, talking about my pleasure.

Who does he think he is?

Get off your high horse. Number one, you need the money.

Number two, all of those women get paid and very well I hear.

Nobody does anything that they don't want to do.

And number three, you need the money.

And if for any other reason, you haven't paid me in a month.

But it just goes against everything.

Take the job. Take the money.

Catch the person who kills women. What could be more empowering than that?

I don't know.

Do you want to work out of the dive coffee house for the rest of your life?

Why don't you get off your butt and make something of yourself?

I want a lecture. I would call my mother.

All right, all women do deserve to be protected.

No matter what their profession might.

Mr. Weston.

You'll start today. I'll set up a visit with the executive producer.

How did you know?

Well, let's just say I know a little about human nature

and I research your business as well.

You're going to love the pleasure channel. It's a real eye opener.

I can't wait.

Very big.

Big loss for the show. Big loss for me personally.

I mean she just went like that.

Where were you when it happened?

In the control room.

Wasn't a thing I could do for her.

Why would somebody want to kill her?

Nobody killed her. It was natural causes.

Really?

The police think it was poison.

They don't know shit.

Probably an embolism or something.

Just such a tragedy.

So young.

You have any problems with her?

Me and Stacey?

Well, for the record, we get more than a producer star relationship.

But you know, things always come up in that kind of relationship.

But we work them out.

Anyone you might suggest we take a closer look at?

Look, you can talk to whoever.

You're not going to find out a thing. Everybody likes Stacey.

It helps me think.

Look at you a star.

Please.

I always knew you had it in you.

Here it comes.

What?

The line, the act.

Does that thing gift all the other girls?

I don't know what you're talking about.

I know you hit on the other girls,

promising them more lines, maybe better camera angles,

maybe even their own show.

Just that they were nice to you.

But that's okay because that's how I operate too.

Yes?

I'm investigating Stacey's death. I wondered if you had time to talk.

Sure, come on in.

So Stacey..

I don't gossip about the dead.

I'm not asking you to gossip.

That would be about what other people have to say.

I like your opinion.

Well, let's see, she was a nightmare for PA, a control freak,

and pretty much when anybody started coming, they got out of her way.

How about you?

Let's just say I don't want to buck the trend.

But if it wasn't for her and timely death, he wouldn't have this job.

Hey, I worked really hard to get where I'm at.

I earned this spot,

and I'm sorry that she died, but I took the opportunity when I saw it.

If I were you, I'd be thinking, roses are red, violets are blue.

I mean, come on.

How can you just waltz right in here and get top billing?

I should have gotten that.

I'm with you, babe.

As a matter of fact, I should have gotten my own show.

That was the plan, right?

And you are??

Alessandre Manetti.

I know you because I'm with DH investigations.

I just have a few questions.

Yeah, that's right. Craig, what told me about you?

Violet Castro.

Paul Reese.

Yes, I met you when you were coming out of...

I have to go take care of some things.

Violet, I'll finish our conversation later.

Stay focused. You're on in 30 minutes.

Before you go.

Thank you.

So you work with Stacy, too?

Yeah, it was a barrel of laughs.

You two didn't get along?

Off camera, we had some spats, but on camera, magic.

Couldn't get enough of each other.

So she was easy to work with.

Don't you think you should be asking questions about me and not the dead co-star?

She's history. Okay?

You're right.

You're sexy. You probably made a lot of people jealous.

You making it with Stacy.

Are you kidding?

This is a phone sex show.

Everybody makes it with everybody.

Then you have no idea.

Huh. I didn't say that.

You know who really had it out for her?

Craig.

She made his life a living hell.

Hi.

Now you're looking for me?

Probably.

And you are Tina.

Tina, if I can span.

And what do you do?

Well, I do makeup and wardrobe and sometimes I even do lights.

So you work with all the girls?

Yep. I'm a one woman army.

Were your friends with Stacy?

I don't think anybody's friends with Stacy.

So basically she pissed people off.

Well, she never did anything to me, but

you should have heard her and Violet go out of her before every show.

Hear anyone else make threats?

Besides, I'm going to kill you bitch.

No, not really.

And who would say that?

You have to understand.

Stacy really didn't approach her job with the

whole hearted attitude if he'd get my drift.

I am starting to get the picture.

Any idea who my one or dead?

No.

Not really.

I kind of miss her though. She had the cutest little birthmark.

She had any enemies outside of work?

Outside of work.

In this business, you don't have time for anything outside of work.

And try telling some date that you have sex on camera for a living.

No, it's usually just a good idea to date people you work with right here.

So she dated someone here.

She dated everyone here.

Anyone recently?

I think Paul was the last person that she was dating.

Besides me.

You?

Well, yeah. But that was just for fun.

Yeah, I think if you had to talk to anybody, I'd probably go see Paul.

There are fights for the things that legends were made over around here.

THX

You Wellcome, bye.

There you are.

I have to go on soon. And I can't find a damn thing.

Where have you been?

Well, actually, I've been up talking to the investigator.

She's actually kind of cute.

Can you focus on me, please?

All right.

Sit down, chill out.

I'm going to sleep.

You know, I remember when Stacy used to get really nervous before she'd go on.

Well, what did she do to come down?

Well, I wasn't what she did.

It was what I did for her.

Just sit back. Relax.

Take a deep breath.

I'm not going to have anything ready for a feast hour, Craig.

Mr. Reed?

No, it's you.

Afraid so.

Do you have time to talk?

I don't have time for anything right now.

I've got to get this board up and running before the show where we're all dead.

I don't take much of your time.

You won't take any of my time.

Look, I know you have a job to do, but so do I.

Right now, we work for the same boss, so how about cutting me some slack?

Can I work while we talk?

Sure.

What do you want to know?

Whatever you know about Stacy.

There's five foot four with heels, legs can intended to burn out on camera.

She moved around a lot on the couch.

She was hard to keep in the shot.

She waited until the last second every time before taping to sit down.

She's like ding-dongs for lunch.

Oh, it was for dinner.

And where were you when she...

Croped?

Right here watching her like everybody else.

Why, you don't think that I...

Look, we're just gathering facts.

We really don't know what to think.

Do you have any ideas?

Is this between you and me?

Of course.

Because I don't want to lose my job over this.

This word gets out that I told you.

Nobody's gonna hear anything from me.

If I were you, take a look at Marta.

Yeah.

There's no love loss between her and Stacy.

What do you mean there was no love loss between Marta and Stacy?

It's a classic star versus the wannabe.

I'm gonna come to climbing the ladder of fame, March.

You're nosing to sleep with.

What about you n Marta?

Sure. I had some fun with her. Why not?

But if she thinks I'm gonna help her out, she's barking up the wrong tree.

Then again, it's obvious that Marta gets what she wants.

Well, I guess I'm gonna go ahead and see her.

I was away and another one moves right in.

Yeah, I'm sure she was banging Craig to get this job.

So why shouldn't I have some fun, you know?

But you know, keep the quiet, right?

Right.

Hey, you've been through makeup yet?

Did you forget something?

I don't think so.

Like the intercom switch?

You heard?

Yeah, a big damn word.

Hey, hey, whoa! Settle down, settle down.

Wait a minute.

Jerk.

What am I supposed to do?

Sit here and listen to him accuse me of murder when he's on with the motive?

Me!?

How many times did you say you wanted to kill her?

I never said I wanted to kill her.

Besides, you were the one running around thinking that

Stacy was talking bad about you because she was lousy in the sack.

Well, if she didn't die, you wouldn't be starring in the show.

Paul, Marta.

Look, this has got to stop here and now, okay?

Wait a second.

Paul, when was the last time you saw Stacy alone before the taping?

That morning, we'd spent the night.

Trust me. She had no reason to complain and I had no reason for me to be upset.

Marta, what about you?

When was the last time you saw her alone?

Paul, you know, I'm not very happy with what's going on.

It's just absolutely ridiculous.

Why don't you just come on in?

You could hear better.

I... I was just passing by.

Right.

I was just passing by.

I don't know what they were arguing about,

but they didn't seem like a happy couple to me.

We were discussing wardrobe issues.

She had to be involved in every decision. It slowed down the entire process.

I'm going to get back to my work.

Yeah, well, I got to get in the makeup.

They all look guilty to me.

Unfortunately, that's the picture I'm getting to.

Who didn't like her the most?

There's a world of difference between

not liking her and having the motive to kill her.

Meanwhile, I got nothing.

Everyone is ratting on someone else.

Somebody's got enough something.

Yeah, but unless I can get deep inside, it's not going to happen.

It's too late. Everyone knows you.

You're right.

They don't know Rick.

You're pathetic.

What?

Why don't you just wrap yourself in some clear plastic?

Come on.

I'm not knocking using the goods to get a man to do what you want.

But isn't this the same Rick that you have history with?

Ancient history?

Yeah, well, if I know men, and I do,

a little shot of cleavage and some perfume,

ain't going to do it with someone you've already been to the fun house with.

If you get my meaning.

I have no idea what you're talking about.

Rick!

Wow, you don't want him, I sure is how well.

You're looking good.

You too.

Did you do something to your hair?

This is Brooke's chance of life.

Hi Brooke.

Would you like some coffee?

No, I don't touch the stuff.

It's not good for you.

I agree.

I can squeeze something for you.

Whatever you got.

Let's go sit down.

So, what's the big adversity?

Ever thought about being a television producer?

What?

I need help with an investigation.

I thought we'd been down that road before.

I mean, you know it's not a good idea for us to work together, remember?

Well, if we can't be professional, then we can't be friends.

And I want to be friends.

Sorry, plates fall.

Why must you be so obstinate?

Look, I'm not the one who defined our boundaries.

These are your rules, not mine. I'm just trying to follow them.

God, you know how to push my buttons.

It's one of my charms.

Bathroom?

Excuse me.

So,

stupid idea.

Well, don't let him get away. Go after him.

But...

trust me, you need him more than you know.

Now go.

Done?

But Sam, we don't need another producer.

Yes, I know, but yes, but fine. You're the boss.

So what do you know about producing?

Everything.

Well then get out there and produce, leave me the fuck alone.

Nice to be on board.

Yeah.

You must be the makeup girl.

Yeah, then be me.

Hi, I'm Rick Starrant, I'm the new producer.

Tina, new producer, huh?

Yeah, I know, it's kind of sudden.

No memo.

But today's my first day and now

I'm just kind of walking around and getting to lay the land.

Well, welcome to the dressing room.

These walls could only talk.

I bet you a lot of the gossip kind of has traded right here, huh?

You have no idea.

So how's everyone making out with the incident?

Incident. You mean Stacey being killed?

So you don't think it was an accident?

I don't think anything in this world is an accident.

This kind of sad though.

How's that?

Stacey was our meal ticket and you don't mess with the meal ticket.

I mean, you can not like her.

Hell, you can even hate her. But you don't do anything to lose her.

I mean, she's our bread and butter.

That's just not right, especially in this industry.

So you don't think it goes beyond that? You don't think it was something personal.

Rick, right?

Yeah.

This show is about hot steamy sex.

Nothing about it is personal.

What should you take on hiding here?

You'd like me to quit, wouldn't you?

No, wait.

You'll have to fire me. And I've got an airtight contract.

You want to pay me for sitting at home?

Just think about it. Our lawyers have a lot bigger than their owners.

Hey, hey.

Rick Sterns, new producer.

Paul Rees, director.

Cool.

Listen, I just want to let you know.

I'm going to stay out of your way.

I'm here to make a show better.

Part of your job description to Eve's drop. I'm private conversations.

It's kind of hard to miss when you're yelling.

Look, I got a date.

So anything else we need to talk about? We can do it Monday morning.

Oh, yeah, sure.

Hello?

Oh. I didn't know anyone was still here.

You scared me.

Oh, I'm sorry, yeah. I'm Rick Sterns.

I'm the producer.

We're travels fast.

There's no secrets around here.

Craig's told me all about you.

I'm looking forward to working with you.

Oh, that's nice.

I don't think everyone's happy about me being here.

Fear and panic.

That's what drives this industry.

Everybody's so afraid of losing their jobs.

Care for Margarita?

Sure, I'd love to. Thank you.

Part of my deal here with the networks that I get to stay in this great mansion.

I've got my own room where I can shut out the rest of the world.

You know, but at the end of the week after everyone's gone,

I like to sit out here and watch the sunset.

Hmm. It sounds like a great stress reliever.

It's something I should get involved in too, right?

I mean, since I am the producer.

Look, Rick. I'm sure you heard Paul Mine's little discussion.

Who wouldn't have heard?

He can be such an asshole.

Hmm.

Did Paul argue with Stacy, too?

Yeah, argued with everyone.

That's Paul.

Sounds like Paul's. Scary?

Hmm.

Craig says he's the best in the business.

He likes to get his own way.

Anybody doesn't?

He always does.

Eventually.

I'm afraid he's going to do something to me tonight.

Would you mind spending the night?

I don't think that'll be a good idea.

Come on.

I'll make it easy on you.

I'll even take you to breakfast in the morning.

What are you saying?

Are you ever going to go home?

I don't know.

I'm starting to feel a little nervous about letting Rick do all the inside work.

Maybe those long dead feelings aren't so dead after all.

Okay, I admit.

I do get a little weak in the knees when I'm around Rick.

And that's originally why we had to stop working together between instructions

and now?

No promises, no restrictions.

He does what he wants. I do what I want.

We're mature adults.

Yeah, right. I give you two days before you're kicking indoors with your gun drawn.

And now I might just have to do that.

I've thrown him into the lion's den to look at this.

A little violet Castro.

She's also known as Veronica Cruz, Becky Alvarez, and Sonya Velasquez.

What?

Violet.

I had a little talk dirty co-star.

I'm served five years in Fontana

for Larsony, fraud, assault with a deadly weapon.

It's not forget the murder rap she beat last year.

Murder.

Yeah. Apparently she convinced a jury that it was self-defense.

I guess they don't do background checks on these shows.

Maybe you had to check in with Rick.

Yeah, thank you, right.

Hey, Rick, it's Alison.

Listen, give me a call as soon as you get this.

I need to talk to you about Violet.

And in the meantime, steer clear of her.

All right?

Coach, it's clear.

You must think I'm a real piece of work, huh?

You're okay.

Look, if you need me, I'll be down the hallway in the guest room, okay?

So far away?

Come back.

Rick.

Yeah.

You know, I'd feel much better if you stayed here.

My bed is big enough.

Violet.

If I got to bed with you, you wouldn't have to worry about anybody breaking in.

You'd have to worry about me giving my hands off of you.

But just he.

And you know, that wouldn't be a problem for me.

Now, that was really strange. Somebody picked up the phone and hung up.

Maybe Rick got lucky.

And I'm fine with that, really.

He's got his life and I've got mine.

Yeah, you keep saying that. Maybe one day you'll believe it.

What?

What?

Where are you going?

Oh, I'm not going anywhere.

But you should.

You know, I just can't sleep next to someone.

Call me quirky.

Yeah, but you said that, you know...

Oh, really? You're such a sweetie.

I wasn't afraid.

I was just using that as an excuse to get into your pants.

You don't mind, do you?

You used me?

Yeah.

Nice feeling, huh?

Yeah, it's not bad.

But listen, you don't have to make me go just because I found you out.

Yes, I do.

But you promised me breakfast.

How about we do a rain check on that?

I'm sure I'll be using you again.

It was, um, fun.

Yeah.

Good night.

Good night.

Is that you, honey?

Stop being all weird. You're creeping me out.

Don't worry, I told him no.

What are you doing?

No, don't!

Violet? It's Allison Germanetti.

Hello?

Yeah, I'd like to report a murder.

So do you always enter people's bedrooms uninvited?

Come on, Lou, I know her.

Or I did. I just got concerned when she wasn't returning my phone calls.

You know what goes on in this house?

Yeah, sure. Don't be such a prude. It's the 21st century.

I'm talking about the other deaths.

Maybe this place is cursed.

Yeah, sure. Now, what do you think?

It pretty much looks like a burglary gone bad.

Have any idea what's missing?

No, if I didn't know her that well.

You take anything?

Lou.

Gotta ask the questions.

You know that, Al. Don't you remember procedure?

Next, why don't you ask me who I think did it?

Any idea who did it?

None.

So this doesn't have anything to do with the case you're working on?

Not that I know of.

Okay, so we thought maybe she'd be the perp. You satisfied?

All right, get the hell out of here. You're wasting my time.

But if you learn anything...

I know, Lou. You'll be the first call I make.

You know, you're lucky you're not a suspect.

How do you know that I'm not?

Don't play with me, Rick.

Don't get jealous on me.

It has nothing to do with this. You were the last one to see her.

Obviously not.

Then who do you think did this?

I don't know. I was thinking about that director guy.

What's his name?

Reese.

They were arguing.

She played it off okay, but I think she was afraid for her life. And then bam!

She's gone.

Do you think he did the other one too?

I don't know.

Then we need to pull you out.

You could be next.

I'm staying until we get the killer.

Good. I was just testing.

Now I'm gonna go have a talk with Paul.

And if he didn't do it, then maybe he knows who did.

Do you think he did it too?

I don't know what to think right now.

We'll go check him out.

If we nail him, we'll let the cops take it from there.

Listen. I want you to be careful, okay? I don't trust him.

I can handle myself.

It's all about being in control.

Come on, baby. Don't make me wait.

Oh, don't you worry. I won't.

I'm gonna get that better baby.

What the fuck are you doing here? Get out!

Oh, my God!

There's just been a misunderstanding.

What's to misunderstand? You've never had sex before? Get out!

Well, maybe you'd like to go talk to the police instead of me.

As long as you get out.

Who gave you the right?

Well, it sounded like someone was in danger in here.

Yeah, you are. Now, get out of my apartment!

Well, maybe you'd like to talk to the police.

I'm sure they have a few questions

to ask you about how Violet ended up with a bullet in her chest this morning.

Oh, my God!

Violet's dead?

Oh, you're not suggesting.

Yes, I am.

Oh my god, Paul! How could you?

Tina, wait!

I don't know anything about this!

Put some clothes on, will ya? We got some talking to do.

I just don't understand.

It's not like Paul to hurt a fly.

Well, that's not what we hear.

Apparently, he and Violet had violent threats, arguments.

But that's business. That's what he does. He's the director.

He's supposed to manipulate the talent.

Right.

When the talent doesn't want to be manipulated,

he kills them.

You got the wrong guy.

I've never done anything illegal in my life.

And what about the drug bust in 98?

Okay, if you count a drug bust, but I wouldn't... No way!

So, you have no problem accounting for where you were last night.

What? You got eyes? Where do you think I was?

Perfect.

She has an alibi for you, you give her Violet's job.

Nice.

Good career move.

I got proof.

And you've got an answer for everything, don't you?

No, really.

I made a video of it. I do it all the time. Watch.

I had it hooked up to the camera in the bedroom.

She doesn't mind.

She doesn't know about it.

You're a real gentleman, aren't you?

Hot, wasn't it?

What time did she buy it?

About 2.30.

We were here. We, uh...

took some mood enhancers.

And how do I know you didn't rig the VCR and do it at another time?

Extra long play tape.

What the fuck are you doing here? Get out! Oh my god!

You can check for edits if you like.

Now what the hell am I supposed to do?

I don't know, why don't we show reruns this week, you know?

The best of Talk Dirty.

That's just what the network would like us to do.

Rip up my contract before they hang up the phone.

Well, I mean, auditions will only take a couple of days.

We don't have time for that. We'll promote from within.

How about Tina?

You mean Tina as in the makeup artist?

Yeah, what's wrong with her?

I don't know.

I told her to be ready just in case.

Tina, will you come into my office for a sec?

Oh, she knows the show.

She knows it's expected of her.

She knows how to look.

Saves time.

Hit the ground running.

I mean, she's here.

She's ready. She's hot.

Come.

We'll just get another makeup girl.

You take care of that.

I'll take care of the contract here.

So, I have a deal?

Hi.

I've been looking all over for you.

Well, I just got a call from Lenny Fine of the Hot Network,

and I told him how great you were,

and he wants to have a meeting with the both of us.

And I think we should go in as a team.

You think so?

Yeah. I mean, you don't have any loyalty here, right?

Besides, I mean, the way people are getting bumped off around here lately,

it's safer if we go in together.

Right.

So, well, here's his card. Give him a call.

I mean, you know, what harm could it do?

Great, well, thank you.

Yeah, you're welcome.

What's all this?

Nothing, we were just consoling each other.

Lenny Fine, the Hot Network?

What the hell's going on here?

It's nothing.

What are you doing with this?

I'm just entertaining some offers. I mean, there's no law against that, right?

Not on my time, pal.

Nice one.

Hey, listen, I got this lead I want to talk to you about.

Have you ever heard of the Hot Network?

A guy by the name of Lenny Fine?

He's got something going on with this guy Hagopian.

I don't know what it is.

Anything else?

What's with the cold tone?

What do you care?

Come on, Al.

You're pissed because I slept with Violet.

I can read you like a book.

Oh, don't flatter yourself.

You made it perfectly clear that our other arrangement was over.

But isn't that the way you wanted it?

For a private investigator,

you should gather your facts before you jump to conclusions.

What are you saying?

Don't you remember what it was like?

What? You mean after the fighting?

Yeah.

After the fighting. That's what I've been thinking about.

You know it could be that way again.

Is this what you want?

I don't know what I want.

I just know that I can't get you out of my mind.

There, I've said it, all right? Are you happy now?

Look, why don't we just tie this case together and then we can talk about it?

That's not what I wanted to talk to you about.

I just confirmed that Stacy was poisoned.

Really? How?

Well, they used the massage oil from the show.

It had a low concentration, so it took a long time to take effect.

So, it was violent?

And if she didn't?

Either way, she was double-crossed.

Look, I'm taking you off the case. It's just too dangerous.

What? What are you talking about? I can't believe you would consider that.

Let me take care of it now.

Forget about it. We're too close to nailing the murderer right now.

I think it's...

Rick..

Look, it's not gonna happen.

Then you're fired.

I'll just take my case to Fernandez that..

you can't you'll lose your license.

Okay, but look I think

hey

Rick

Rick

Rick what happened?

That's only a flasher

I don't care. I heard the gunshot.

Do you care about me? Don't you?

Okay, what the hell is going on around here?

I got a report of gunshots being fired.

I'm this close to shutting this whole house down.

Stearns, what are you doing here?

He's on a case for me. He's undercover.

And I better get going before they start talking. Hold on.

Talk to my boss.

Why don't you tell me this?

Oh, you tell me everything you do?

So who are you working for?

You know I can't tell you that.

Come on, Al. We both want to get where we did this as much as you do.

I don't think so.

Okay.

It's not too hard to guess, though.

I just thought you might like to share.

Well, when I get something solid, it'll be the first phone call I make.

Anybody looks like they need a fix. Here.

How's Rick?

He's stubborn, he's pig-headed, and he won't listen to reason.

In other words, he's fine.

God, what have I gotten myself into?

Break it down for me.

I don't know.

Come on, you know that makes you feel better when you're working a case.

And I don't know anything.

Okay.

So I paid this Lenny Fine character a visit.

Another shining example of humanity. And, uh...

He tried to recruit Rick like he recruited Stacy.

Wait a minute, what do you mean he recruited Stacy?

See, her contract was up with Talk Dirty at the end of the month,

so he offered her her own show and a bump up and a piece of the back end.

Bump up, back end?

Increase in salary, piece of the pie.

And she took it?

Of course she did, wouldn't you? I mean, that's a huge chunk of change.

With her fans falling over to Hot,

she'd for sure knock Talk Dirty off the air big time.

Does that producer guy Craig know that his rival was recruiting Stacey?

I don't know.

But Lenny contacted Violet and offered her the same deal. She turned him down.

Works fast.

Now, who has something to gain by knocking Stacey off?

Nobody.

The question really is, who has something to lose if she stays alive?

Maybe Craig.

Look, you know Mr. Weston promised your full cooperation.

You can't just jump into the cast of my show.

I think I know who the murderer is and I need to flush her out.

Her?

I think it's Tina.

But I have to catch her in the act.

So you want to be on my show?

You know what you have to do?

Yes.

You better.

Time for your big break.

Don't trip on your way out.

Here.

What's this?

It's the safe oil. Make sure that's the one on set.

Is she gonna use it?

I don't think it'll go that far, but just in case.

So be careful and keep your eyes open.

For Tina?

For everyone.

Well, welcome to showbiz, Allison.

Thanks, but take it easy on me. I'm a neophyte.

Oh, whatever. I'm pulling double duty. They couldn't find a makeup girl in time.

That's fine.

Well, hold still just a sec. They said your nose was a little hot on camera.

You know, there is some real talent on the set.

All right, Marta. Chill out.

Tonight we've got special guests on the show to spice things up.

Please welcome Allison.

Thanks girls, I'm excited to be here.

And who knows, this may be the start of something big.

And we actually have a caller already on the line. Mark, talk dirty to us.

I love the way you two look on the couch, but I want to see some slip and slide.

Got any oil, Tina?

I like the way you think, Mark.

That sounds like a yummy idea, Mark.

Yeah.

You need to just stay on the phone.

Yeah. Roger. The oil's different.

Cut.

Cut!

Shut up!

I said stop the show!

I am the director. Only I can stop the show.

That's what you think, buddy.

Allison, she switched the oil!

That's a little kinky, but I don't think I can massage with those on.

Yeah, well,

you're under arrest for the murder of Stacey Cambridge and Violet Castro.

Whatever, you're no cop.

Yeah, well, we'll discuss this down at the station, okay?

You have the right to remain silent.

Silent? I am not remaining silent.

If I'm going down, he's going down with me.

It's all your idea anyway, genius.

This is my show, and nobody's gonna take it away from me.

Stacey, Trident didn't work for her,

and it's not gonna work for you either, Stearns.

I know your scheme.

You can't just build up your girl to some star

and then take her and her audience to another network.

I know you've been talking to Larry fine.

Yeah, just like Violet did.

Nobody wants to take your audience.

Shut up.

Are we still on the air, Paul?

Yeah.

You don't have to do this. Just put the gun down.

Look, I said to shut up, okay? This isn't some cop show or something.

Everyone just shut up and get into the control room right now.

Everyone, go over there.

Hey, what are you doing here?

Jesus!

Mike, call 9-1-1, hurry.

Come on, let's get this up off of you.

God!

Make sure you get it all off.

yeah baby..

I think you got a little bit of a swim in you too, but you're not getting off.