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[eerie music]

[eerie music]

[eerie music continues]

[TV Anchor] Of course.

I was hearing you. Thank you.

Bye guys.

- [Adam] Bye, hun. - [Cody] Bye, mom.

Hi. Yes, yes. I'm finally leaving.

I don't know, depending on traffic, 20, 30 minutes.

I'm on my way.

Yeah.

Uh-uh. Yeah.

[Riley sighing] Whoa!

Nothing. I just keep getting these dizzy spells

and I don't know why.

No, no. I'm okay.

I probably just need something to eat.

I only had like a bite of pizza. Yeah.

I'll see you in a bit.

Okay, bye.

[Riley sighing]

[engine revving]

[tires screeching]

[cars crashing]

[ambulance sirens wailing]

[Doctor 1] Ma'am, can you hear me? Ma'am?

[Doctor 2] We've got a car accident!

Unconscious women alive, she's lost a lot of blood.

[Doctor 1] Help me get her to [indistinct].

Prep the OR.

[intense music]

[Doctor 2] BP Tanking!

[Doctor 1] Ma'am, ma'am, please!

[Doctor 2] Ma'am!

[Doctor 1] Can you hear us?

[Nurse] Ma'am, stay with us.

[Doctor 1] We need to operate.

Let's go guys.

[Nurse] Ma'am!

[intense music]

[trains hissing]

Whatcha working on?

Article.

Yeah? It's an article for what?

Crime Watchers.

Anything I can help with?

As a matter of fact, you can.

I'm working on an article about predatory male behavior,

care to comment?

Have a good day.

[cellphone ringing]

This is Carrie.

[birds chirping]

- Mom. - Oh, Carrie!

What's happening?

Is she okay?

She's in surgery.

They don't know anything.

Can't believe this is happening.

What are they saying?

Not much.

The paramedics brought her here.

It took them hours to rescue her.

Excuse me.

Has there been any updates or anything?

Oh, here's the doctor.

Well, how is she?

During the surgery, there were some complications.

Riley lost a significant amount of blood

before she even arrived here.

Despite our best efforts, the injuries

from the accident were just too severe.

What do you mean?

Well, what are you saying?

She, she didn't make it?

I'm so sorry.

I know this is extremely difficult to hear.

No, no, no, no, no, no!

See, there must be some kind of mistake.

I just saw her last night.

I'm deeply sorry for your loss.

No, no, no, no, no, no!

No, no, no, no, no, no, no!

[Brenda sobbing] No!

- Dylan. - Carrie.

I'm so sorry.

What happened?

My guys are still at the scene gathering evidence.

We're running a a mechanical inspection,

toxicology as well as taking witness statements.

There was a witness?

Yeah. Another driver.

He was behind Riley, claims he saw her driving erratically

and then swerve off the road.

Your sister didn't have a history of drug

or alcohol abuse, did she?

No, absolutely not.

You know, she didn't.

There could be a number of explanations.

Mechanical failure, road conditions, medical episode.

There was nothing wrong with my sister!

I wanna see the accident report.

Carrie, don't do this to yourself.

Just send me the report!

No, I won't.

You're too close to this, just let my guys handle it, okay?

Why don't you let me decide what I can handle.

Go home, get some rest.

I'll be in touch as soon as I know anything, okay?

Hey, mind if I catch a ride home?

Yeah, no problem.

[gentle music]

Thanks for the ride.

I just haven't slept and I'm in no condition.

Of course.

Just yesterday I was making her dinner, and now...

How am I gonna tell Cody?

I am so sorry.

You're a really good dad, Adam.

I know you'll find the right words.

Thank you, Carrie.

[gentle music]

[birds chirping]

Hey, I have your old room all ready for you.

Thanks. Are you sure you don't want me to stay at a hotel?

Absolutely not!

How is Adam?

Not great. In shock.

Obviously worried about Cody.

Of course. As we all are.

How long do you think you'll stay?

I don't know.

Just thought I'd play it by ear.

Well, you can stay as long as you like of course.

[Carrie sighing]

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[Carrie sobbing]

[birds chirping]

[doorbell ringing]

Hi, can I help you?

Oh, I was...

Is Adam here?

[Adam] Be right down.

You are?

Carrie. Riley's sister.

Oh my God. I'm so sorry.

Here, come in.

I'm Lana. The March's nanny.

I didn't realize like they got a nanny.

Aunt Carrie!

Hey! Oh, I missed you.

Does my mom know you're here?

Yeah, buddy, she does.

Listen, why don't you go take apart your favorite Lego set

so we can rebuild it and make a whole city?

Yes!

Apparently the entire neighborhood wants to make sure Adam

remembers to eat.

That's nice.

You're welcome to take some.

I see you two have met.

Briefly, yes.

Those stairs child proof?

It's good to see you too.

Going somewhere?

It's work.

Just for a little bit.

I got a couple things I need to take care of, so I can spend

as much time with Cody as possible.

When are you planning on telling him?

Tonight. He definitely knows something is off,

so I don't wanna wait much longer.

Oh, here you go.

This is photos, videos,

it's all in the hard drive.

Thank you.

I really appreciate you doing this.

Yeah, of course.

Okay. I won't be long.

Take your time.

I got things covered over here.

Thank you.

- Nice meeting you Lana. - You too.

Don't build that city without me, Cody.

[Cody] Okay.

Hey, I didn't realize you guys had a nanny.

I need help with Cody while I'm at work.

I can't rely on your parents right now.

It just wouldn't be fair to them.

Speaking of, how they holding up?

Not great. Barely putting one foot in front of the other.

Never thought I'd be helping them plan my sister's funeral.

Yeah. Just doesn't seem real, does it?

Keep thinking she's gonna walk through that door

and get mad at me for worrying about her.

At the hospital,

was that Dylan Williams you were talking to?

- It was. - Is everything okay?

Yeah, I was just asking about the accident.

Seeing if they found anything.

Did they? I'm sorry.

I just...

Probably 'cause you guys were friends,

maybe he told you something.

I don't know if I would call us friends.

We didn't exactly end things on good terms.

I didn't mean to pry.

I guess I'm just as desperate for answers as you are.

I know. I promise if I hear anything, I'll let you know.

You're my first call.

Thank you Carrie.

All right, bye.

[Carrie] See you later.

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[birds chirping]

[keyboard clattering]

[gentle music]

[cellphone notifications beeping]

Dammit!

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I wanna thank you all so much for being here today.

I know Riley certainly would've loved

to seen all the people she loves most in one room.

There are truly no words to express the loss we feel,

but I will do my best to honor Riley

in the way she deserves.

Riley wasn't just the best wife,

she was a perfect wife,

and I knew from the moment I met her, she was special.

Her warmth, her kindness,

and her unwavering love filled every room she entered.

Cody, I hope you know how much your mother loved you.

Everything she did, every single move she made,

it was for you.

Although my wife may no longer be with us in body,

her spirit lives on.

Her laughter, her kindness

and her love will always be with us.

Riley, my love, you were the heart of our family.

Your sister was such a remarkable woman.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Thank you.

[muffled indistinct chattering]

I'll miss her so much.

It's hard to imagine this town without her.

Thank you for coming.

- Carrie. - Hi Jackie.

My deepest condolences.

I appreciate that.

Your sister was well liked and well respected.

She and Adam have done a lot for this town.

The community was important to her.

Which is why at the next council meeting

I'm going to propose naming the main boulevard

through the Commons after her.

Thank you. She would've loved that.

If you or your family need anything, we're here for you.

We appreciate that.

Excuse me, Carrie?

My name is Sarah Halligan.

I was a friend of Riley's.

Oh, nice to meet you.

Thank you for coming.

Do you think we could go somewhere to talk?

I'd really like to speak with you privately

for a moment.

Excuse me.

You can't be here!

How dare you show your face here.

This is my wife's funeral.

Are you out of your mind?

You're not welcome here.

Get out!

Dammit!

What was that about?

It's not important.

It's not important!

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[engine revving]

How is it?

It's good.

[gentle music]

Carrie?

Where'd she go?

- Who? - Sarah.

That woman I was talking to.

I don't know a Sarah.

Come on sweetheart. Let's go home.

[Adam] I promise you Todd.

I'm gonna fix this, okay.

With what, Adam?

A magic wand?

This isn't the type of thing that can be easily fixed.

Listen, Riley just passed, alright.

Maybe you need to take an extended break.

- Be with Cody. - [Adam] No, no! -

- Be with them. - Let me fix this.

Listen, I'm fine. I'm fine.

I just need a little time, that's it.

Time's up.

Carrie.

Is this a bad time?

No, no, no, no, here.

Come in.

Everything okay?

My business partner and I, we don't always see eye to eye,

but when he calms down, he'll come to his senses.

I wanted to give this back to you.

You came all the way out here to gimme this?

- Not exactly. - Ah.

I also wanted to talk to you about the funeral.

Yeah.

That guy you were fighting with.

I'm sorry it was wrong place, wrong time.

- Who was he? - Carrie!

I need to know.

Was he a friend of Riley's?

He was. They dated a long time ago.

- He dated Riley? - Like I said, long time ago.

What's his name?

Johnny Valentine.

That was Johnny?

He looks different than I remember.

So you knew who he was?

Of course. Riley and I told each other everything.

Then you know,

he wasn't the kind of guy you settled down with.

They guy is a total loser.

What do you mean?

He lives in a trailer. He has no job.

- No job prospects, I mean. - Really?

I guess she left some details out.

Hey. Hey, I don't know why she was with him.

Maybe she liked his wild side for some time

and then she realized that she wanted somebody

who was more. - Like you?

I was gonna say something she could settle down with, but.

So what was he doing at the funeral?

Your guess is as good as mine.

[Allison] This is Allison.

Hey, it's me, Carrie.

I heard about your sister.

Is there anything I can do?

Actually, I was calling for a favor.

Oh, of course. Whatever you need.

I need you to look into someone

for me. - Oh, okay.

I need you to find out whatever you can

about a man named John Valentine.

Are we sure that's his real name?

Unclear.

- Any other details? - None, unfortunately,

but I'm pretty sure he is local.

Okay. I'll see what I can find.

If anyone can find him, it's you.

Are you sure you don't need anything else?

If I leave right now, I can be there in a few hours.

Thanks. I'm sure.

Call me when you have something.

Will do.

- And Allison, thank you. - No problem.

- Talk soon. - Okay.

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Sunflowers were always her favorite.

And donuts.

And donuts.

- Mind if I join you? - Only if you're sharing.

I came back here thinking somehow it would help me

feel close to her again.

I keep searching for a sign from her.

Any luck?

I remember every Summer the two of you would set up

a lemonade stand in front of our house.

You would both stand there

with your homemade signs yelling at the cars

as they drove by. [chuckles]

You both love being little entrepreneurs.

Those were the best summers.

And you'd get so excited every time a car would stop,

and actually buy something.

I'm still convinced Dad just paid his friends to drive by.

I just can't believe she's gone.

That little girl with the pigtails and dimples.

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Let's eat those donuts.

You first.

- Oh, my favorite. - I know.

I'll see you at home.

I'm thinking about making your favorite dinner tonight.

Chicken Parmesan?

- You know it. - Can't wait.

- Drive safe. - You too.

[intense music]

[loud bang]

Hello? Is someone there?

[intense music]

Where are you John Valentine?

[cellphone ringing]

- Hey Allison. - Hey.

I found the information you were looking for.

That was fast.

So his name is actually John Valentine.

33 years old, six-foot-one, born in Pinewood Falls.

Do you know where that is?

Next town over.

Well, Mr. Valentine has quite the record.

[Carrie] Really?

Breaking and entering,

drunk and disorderly conduct, possession of a firearm.

And the list goes on.

I knew there had to be something.

I just emailed you everything.

Who is this guy?

My sister's ex-boyfriend.

They only dated for a little while,

but apparently he was bad news.

You don't think he had something to do with her death,

do you?

I don't know, that's what I'm trying to find out.

Why would someone she hasn't spoken to

in years suddenly show up at her funeral?

Well, maybe he was just paying his respects.

Just seems weird to me.

Carrie, you should just go to the police.

I mean, any information will be helpful to them.

Yeah, I know.

And promise me you'll be careful.

I mean, you just never know

what somebody like this is capable of.

I will. Thanks Alison. I owe you one.

[Allison] It was the least I could do.

Call me if you need anything else.

Okay, bye.

[police sirens wailing]

It feels like a reach, Carrie.

What if he didn't just come for the funeral?

Maybe he never got over her?

So what, he comes back to stalk his long lost love,

but instead he accidentally runs her off the road?

Come on, Dylan.

There are a million ways to make something look like an accident.

You know that!

Okay. Forensics already went over everything.

There were no mechanical failures,

nothing was tampered with.

Plus the witness said there was only one car,

and that it was driving erratically.

And you're sure this witness can be trusted?

Okay, I know what you're doing.

What am I doing?

Look, I know that you want to try and make sense of this,

but this isn't one of your stories for Crime Watchers.

You read Crime Watchers.

I glance at it from time to time.

If there's a case I'm looking into.

Could you at least talk to Johnny?

See what he was doing the day that Riley died?

There's no law against that, is there?

Fine. If you promise that when nothing comes of it,

you'll let it go.

I promise.

Thank you, Dylan.

John Valentine?

Yep. That's me.

You got a second?

Do I got a choice?

This won't take long.

I just have a few questions.

About Riley March.

Am I gonna need a lawyer?

I don't know. You tell me.

Let me just put these down, cool?

Yeah, no problem.

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[John grunting]

Stop resisting!

You have the right to remain silent.

Anything you say can and will be used against you

in a court of law.

You have the right to an attorney.

If you cannot afford an attorney,

one will be appointed to you.

Do you understand these rights

as they have been read to you?

Come on, flip it over.

Come on. Come on, up. Let's go.

Look. I told you I don't know what happened to Riley.

Then, why'd you run? Hmm?

I panicked, okay.

When's the last time that you saw her?

I don't know, a while.

- Weeks, months? - Years.

- You sure about that? - Positive.

Well, we have witnesses who will swear

that they saw you at the funeral.

I came to pay my respects.

Last time I checked, that wasn't a crime.

You really wanna tell me you didn't see Riley March

before she died? Hmm?

- Yeah. Okay, maybe once. - Once?

Look man, she came to me.

You honestly expect me to believe that Riley March,

a mother happily married, came to you?

Why is that so hard to believe, huh?

I would do anything for her, and she knew that.

That's romantic. Hmm.

- No. She needed help! - With what?

She thought somebody was trying to hurt her.

[Dylan] Right.

[Johnny] Look, it's the truth

'cause she was scared. - Oh yeah? Scared of who?

I don't know, she didn't want me to know.

How convenient.

It's the truth, man!

I have no reason to lie at this point.

Riley's gone.

Okay. And what did she expect you to do

about this unnamed individual? Hmm?

She asked me to see if I could get her a gun.

A gun?

Yeah. Whatever it was that her spooked,

she didn't want to wait.

And why did she come to you?

She knew my history.

Okay, she knew I was the guy that could get things

and she knew that I would do anything for her.

Look, you've got to believe me!

I never laid a hand on Riley. Never!

Trust him?

Not for a second.

But I do believe him.

Come on, Dylan, he knows something.

You don't ask someone for help and then not tell them

who you need help with.

Except she didn't ask for help.

She asked for a gun.

And he didn't think to ask her

who she was so scared of that she wanted a weapon.

I think we can agree,

we're not talking about a rocket scientist here.

What if he's the one who hurt her,

and then he's making up the whole story about the gun?

I'm not saying he's a good guy, Carrie,

but I've been doing this a long time.

I don't think he hurt her.

- Can you hold him? - On what charge?

I don't know.

- Resisting arrest. - Carrie, please.

Let my guys handle this.

Can't have you doing anything

that can possibly hurt the investigation or yourself.

- Keep me posted? - Yeah, I promise.

Have you made up your mind

on which movie we should watch?

No.

- Hey, Cody. - Hi.

Where's Adam?

Oh, he had some meetings.

So Cody and I decided to have a slumber party

and watch scary movies.

And make ice cream sundaes the size of our heads.

The Commons are about to break ground,

so Adam is putting in a lot of overtime right now.

Can't wait to see it.

Hey Cody, why don't you make me

one of those giant ice cream sundaes?

- Extra sprinkles. - Coming right up.

So what's going on?

Have you ever thought

that maybe Riley's death wasn't an accident?

What?

Did she ever mention that she was afraid of anyone?

Like who?

Someone who wanted to hurt her?

Absolutely not.

Who would ever want to hurt your sister?

I don't know.

What about Johnny Valentine?

Her old boyfriend?

What's he got to do with anything?

She didn't mention him to either of you?

- Not since they broke up. - Yeah.

Why?

I don't know.

Listen, sweetheart, Johnny was trouble.

Your father and I agree on that,

but he would've never hurt Riley.

[laughter on TV]

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[keyboard clattering]

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[birds chirping]

Hi. What can I get you?

Hi. Can I just get

a coffee please? - Mhm-hmm.

Hi. Sorry I'm a little late.

I got stuck at the office.

Oh, no problem.

Did you work with my sister?

No. I worked for Western Mutual.

Anything for you?

- I'm okay. - Okay.

What's Western Mutual?

The insurance company

that covers all your brother-in-law's developments.

Over the years,

your sister and I became pretty close friends.

She was the best.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

She really was. Thank you.

At the funeral you said you wanted to speak to me.

I just wanted to tell you

that I was supposed to have drinks with your sister

the night of the accident.

She was on her way to meet you?

Before Riley left, she mentioned to me

that she wasn't feeling great.

What do you mean?

I can't remember exactly what she said.

Something like she wasn't feeling well, maybe dizzy,

but she insisted she felt well enough to drive.

I mean, the fact that I didn't stop her will haunt me

for the rest of my life.

After what happened, I told the police in case,

I don't know in case it could help them.

You told the police this?

What did they say?

Nothing really.

Just thanked me for the information.

I just thought you should know too.

Sarah, did my sister ever mention that she was worried

for her safety?

What do you mean?

Someone trying to hurt her?

No, she never mentioned anything like that.

So she never told you she wanted a gun?

Your sister? No.

What are you getting at?

I don't know.

Just trying to put the pieces together, I guess.

Thank you for telling me all this.

I really appreciate it.

Of course.

I cared about your sister very much.

[intense music]

Adam?

Hey.

Hey. What are you doing here?

I was just grabbing a coffee.

How you holding up?

Oh, you know.

Hey, question for you.

The last time you saw my sister, was she feeling okay?

What do you mean?

Well, I was just wondering maybe if she was sick,

it could be why her car was swerving.

No. No. She didn't say anything.

And she would've told you if she wasn't feeling well?

Absolutely. She would've said something.

What's going on?

Guess I'm just trying to find something.

Anything to make sense of all of this.

Yeah, I think we all are.

[Police Officer] I understand.

Whatever you can tell him.

- Carrie. - I need a favor.

What a surprise.

You ran a toxicology report on Riley?

Yeah, of course.

Her blood was screened for a variety of substances.

- Standard practice. - What substances?

Alcohol, cocaine, opioids, benzodiazepines.

Bunch of other things.

Came back clean, why?

What about poison?

Why? Do you suspect she was poisoned?

Riley was on the phone

with a friend right before the accident,

said she was feeling dizzy.

Okay. Do you have any idea

how many explanations there are for that?

Could you just check please?

I can send her blood out for additional testing.

Today?

Easy, CSI. These things take time.

- How long? - Couple of days.

Okay. Thank you Dylan. I mean it.

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[cellphone ringing]

Hello?

[Johnny] Better watch your back!

Who is this?

[Johnny] Someone you should listen to!

You don't wanna be next!

Are you threatening me?

[Johnny] No, I'm warning you!

I'm not the guy you need to be worried about.

Also, you should think twice before spending time

in your brother-in-law's office.

Are you following me?

[Johnny] I'm following him.

Why? Did he hurt her?

Did he hurt her?

Hello?

[cellphone ringing]

What do you know?

[Allison] Hey, it's me.

Oh, hi Allison, sorry.

I thought you were someone else.

[Allison] I came out, anyway.

I'm at the motel.

I'll be right there.

[engine revving]

What are you doing here?

I just know you could use the help,

and you weren't gonna ask for it yourself.

- Thank you. - Of course.

So any updates?

Right now, all I know is that this is looking less

and less like an accident.

What time is it?

Ugh, I gotta run.

I promised I'd pick up Cody before my parents get home.

Sure. Don't let me keep you.

Plus I gotta go check in.

Why don't you just stay with me at my parents?

Oh, no, I don't wanna intrude.

Especially during this time.

You guys should be together as a family.

Besides I'm a nomad. Motels are my jam.

Okay, I'll call you

when I'm done. - Sounds good.

And Allison, thank you for being here.

Get going!

[doorbell ringing]

- Hello! - Carrie, hi.

Hey, I'm here to pick up Cody.

Cody, your aunt's here!

How's he doing?

He's been quiet.

Has he asked about her?

No. Not in so many words,

but the other night I thought I heard him crying

in his sleep.

You were here while he was sleeping

in the middle of the night?

Yeah. Adam, he was working really late that night.

I usually just crash on the couch waiting for him

to get home.

He's been spending a lot of time in the office.

I think it helps him clear his head.

Hey buddy. Look who's here.

What's up buddy?

I packed a little snack in there for him.

- Thank you. - Yeah.

Have fun.

Well, thanks again, Lana.

Ready?

I never really understood those silly video games.

[arcade game noises]

[birds chirping]

How do you think he's doing?

Well, I think considering everything,

he's doing okay.

Should we be getting him some outside help?

Someone he can talk to?

I offered to help Adam in any way he wants,

but I don't wanna overstep.

I know, but Riley would want us to help.

He just lost his mother for God's sake!

It's a delicate situation.

We're all doing the best we can.

Mom. How much do you know about her?

- Who? - Lana.

Not much.

She seems nice and she definitely cares about Cody.

- Yeah, I guess. - What?

I don't know.

It's just something about her.

Can't put my finger on it.

Where did Adam say he found her again?

I think he got her from an agency.

A very reputable agency.

Don't you think it's a little weird that she jumped

into this job moments after Riley died?

Carrie!

And she looks just like Riley.

Carrie! Not everything is a story.

Sometimes people are just people and that's the end of it.

You're right.

I'm gonna run out for a bit, if that's okay.

Sure. Your father and I'll make dinner for Cody

if Adam's running late.

Okay. I'll be back soon.

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No, absolutely not.

I can't do crimson.

That's way too strong of a choice.

No, I just think lavender would be better than purple.

'Cause purple just doesn't really go

with the vibe, you know?

But anyways, thanks for catching up with me.

I don't really know what to do, but I'll figure it out.

But I have to go.

It was nice talking to you though.

Yeah, yeah.

We should get together sometime.

Okay, yeah. Yeah, you too.

Okay, bye.

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[birds chirping]

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Look, I don't pretend to know how things work in the city,

but I'm pretty sure recorders aren't given an exception

to breaking and entering.

It was hardly breaking and entering.

- So it was your house? - No.

- You were invited inside? - No.

You were given a spare key in case of emergencies?

Shouldn't you be asking me what I found

instead of giving me the third degree about how I got in?

Why? I can't act on any of it,

but I'm sure you're gonna tell me anyway.

Adam's having a relationship with Lana.

Okay, who's Lana?

Their nanny!

The one he hired after Riley died.

You don't think that's a little inappropriate?

Oh, it's incredibly inappropriate.

But what do you want me to do about it?

- You could question him. - And say what?

Why'd you move on from your wife so quickly?

We're not the morality police, Carrie.

What he's doing isn't illegal.

Okay. But it is suspicious.

I mean, how long has this been going on?

Months. Years?

My sister's husband cheats

on her. - Allegedly.

Allegedly! And then she just happens

to get into a car accident?

Do you have any idea how many men cheat on their wives?

And besides before you were sure Johnny Valentine

had something to do with it and now it's Adam.

I'm just following the evidence.

There's no evidence!

And you're not a detective.

[cellphone ringing]

Are you gonna help me or not?

I can get fired for the amount that I've helped you.

[gentle music]

Hey, sorry about that. I was at the police station.

Hey, how soon can you get here?

- Where? Your motel? - Yeah.

- I dunno. 15 minutes or so. - Okay, good.

I'm in room number three.

What is it?

There is something you really need to see.

Well, can't you tell me?

You know, I'd rather you just come see it in person.

Okay. I'm on my way.

[intense music]

No service please.

Hello?

[suspense music]

[suspense music]

[suspense music continues]

[Allison grunting]

Help me!

[suspense music]

[suspense music continues]

Excuse me.

[knocking]

Allison. It's me!

Allison?

Allison!

Ma'am?

I need to get in this room!

- What is it? - It's an emergency!

Okay!

Call 911!

Allison! Allison!

[sirens wailing]

[muffled indistinct chattering]

I got it from here.

Copy that.

Is this someone you knew?

A friend from the website.

Head of our research department.

What was she doing here?

Helping me.

Please tell me she's gonna be okay.

I can't handle another loss.

Yeah, I think so.

Still think my sister's death was an accident?

What does this have to do with that?

She was onto them

and they clearly knew it. - Who?

Whoever did this to her.

Carrie, do you have any idea

how many nights a week we get a call to this place?

Put it this way, it'd be easier to list the nights

that we don't.

Come on!

This is not some drug deal gone bad.

Well, what about a robbery?

What do you mean?

Well, her wallet and phone are missing.

You didn't take them, did you?

No, of course not.

And when you entered the room,

you left it just as it was, yeah?

Yes.

You didn't take anything

from the scene? - No.

Any of her research?

Carrie, how many times do I have to say it?

She found something, Dylan.

Something she wanted to tell me about.

Yeah. And if it's relevant, we'll find it.

Let me take you home.

No. Thanks.

I just need to be alone.

Carrie, let us handle this, please.

[gentle music]

♪ In this place

♪ [indistinct] Reality

♪ Is when its meant to breathe

♪ Each tragedy

♪ Over and over and over again

Thank you.

♪ Just when you come along

♪ Its much hard to move on

[intense music]

What!

[intense music]

When were you planning on telling me this?

I didn't think it was important.

Not important!

Dad, it's $5 million!

Adam wanted to make sure she was taken care of

if anything ever happened.

She?

Yes, I bought policies for both of them.

I don't understand.

Why are you buying their policies?

Adam said he was tight on money.

And you believed that?

He has real estate projects all over town.

Exactly. Which is where his money's tied up.

Well, he was gonna pay me back.

Yeah, of course he was.

Look, even if he didn't, I did it for your sister.

What if something suddenly happened to Adam,

and what was Riley and Cody supposed to do then?

It made sense.

I would do the same for you if you needed me to.

I get it.

Sorry If I attacked you.

My emotions are running high these days.

It's okay. Come here.

It's all right.

[keyboard clattering]

[keyboard clattering]

[phone ringing]

[Man] Todd Palmer's office.

Hi, this is Samantha Rogers from the Wall Street Times.

I'm researching background on testimony

from a whistleblower.

Is Todd available for comment?

[Man] Please hold.

Todd Palmer.

Hi Todd. This is...

You know what, lemme stop you right there.

It's company policy not to comment to the press,

especially when it comes to company finances.

What about the allegations?

What allegations?

Come on Mr. Palmer.

I hear the same rumors you do.

Are you recording this?

No. Strictly off the record.

If you really wanna know what's going on

with the company finances, check out the ESA report.

ESA report?

But you didn't hear that from me.

Okay, but.

[keyboard clattering]

[intense music]

[birds chirping]

Good morning.

Hi. Where are you off to?

I thought I'd go for a walk,

try and clear my mind.

You wanna join?

[cellphone ringing]

Sorry, I need to take this.

All right. See you later hun.

Okay, bye.

Hey.

[Dylan] I didn't wake you, did I?

No, I haven't slept in days.

[Dylan] You're gonna want to see this.

Be right there.

Cyanide? How?

It wasn't acute.

She was poisoned slowly over a long period of time.

Oh my God. How?

Possibly smoke inhalation.

Passive exposure through chemical developing agents

used in photography.

So assuming my sister wasn't an amateur photographer?

Then it was intentional.

Again, done slowly and deliberately.

Let's say someone dosed her food little by little,

slowly putting into her system.

Would that cause?

Dizziness, absolutely.

At the very least.

But how would he know that it would kick in

when she was driving?

- He made her dinner. - When?

That night. He told me he made her pizza.

If he knew that she was going out and he upped the dosage,

would that?

Cause her to lose consciousness behind the wheel.

It's possible.

I'm gonna see about getting a warrant.

The cyanide could still be there.

I need to follow up on something.

Carrie? I'm sorry.

I should have listened to you.

They say your gut instincts are your guardian angels.

Looks like I've got mine.

[gentle music]

Carrie.

I'm so sorry.

Don't beat yourself up.

You actually saved me.

He heard you knocking and ran.

Must have gone out the balcony.

Who knows what would've happened

if you hadn't shown up when you did?

I will never forgive myself

for putting you through this.

Hey, you didn't put me through anything,

besides it's one of the perks of the job.

I do love your ability to always make a joke.

Did you get a good look at who did this to you?

No. I gave the police

as much of a description as I could, but.

We are gonna find who did this to you.

You have my word.

I know you will.

[elevator dings]

Hi there.

Can I help you?

I certainly hope so.

Carrie Harris. I'm a journalist with Crime Watchers.

An online news site.

Uh huh.

I'm working on a story about the environmental impact

of commercial developments.

And I was hoping that I could take a look at the ESA report

for the common site.

That's the environmental...

I know what it is.

So you wouldn't mind if I take a look?

That's not public information.

Oh, I'm not planning on publishing the results.

It's simply for my own research purposes.

That means it's not available to the public.

Look, Steph, is it?

I know there are protocols, but.

- Do you have kids? - I do.

I don't have any of my own yet, but I do have a nephew

that I care deeply about.

There's a school not far from this site, am I right?

And if the project poses a risk to the community,

to those innocent children, I think it's important

that we expose the people responsible, don't you?

I promise no one will know that you helped me.

This better not come back to haunt me.

You have my word.

[keyboard clattering]

[gentle music]

Contamination.

This entire investment, it's worthless.

Carrie? What are you doing here?

Oh, just something from my mom.

What? At the town hall.

- Something with her business. - Really?

What do you mean?

Come on, Carrie.

Like you don't have to hide anything from me.

I'm not following.

Look, I think we both know what the situation is.

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

More Crime Watchers research.

I get it. I do.

Come on, give you a ride home.

Thanks, but my car's right over there.

Oh, okay.

How about you just go for a ride with me?

Something I wanna talk to you about

and I'd rather not do it in public.

Come on. Come on.

So how have you been holding up?

I won't lie, it hasn't been easy.

I mean, your sister gone in an instant, Cody, right?

I mean, who knows how this is all affecting him?

I can only imagine.

But at least you have Lana.

What do you mean?

Just that she must be a huge help.

And not only are you grieving,

but you're still running your company.

At least you know that Cody's in good hands.

Yeah, you're right.

How are you doing?

I mean, everyone's been so concerned with me and Cody,

but Carrie, you lost your sister.

Hasn't been easy.

One day at a time, I guess.

What's Dylan think about all this?

What do you mean?

Well, just saying,

you two been spending a lot of time together.

Just old friends, that's all.

Right.

Has he said anything to you about Johnny?

Like what?

I mean, it all seems really convenient, doesn't it?

I mean, Johnny's questioned and then not charged.

And that your friend, she gets attacked.

- I mean. - The police don't believe

it was related.

- What do you think? - I'm not sure.

Carrie, what was your friend doing here

in the first place?

- Allison. - Yeah.

She came to support me.

To offer any help.

With what?

You know what I do, Adam.

There's a lot about my work that I just can't discuss.

[gentle music]

Here we are.

[car door locks]

What are you doing?

I'm just curious if there's no investigation going on

as you say, then why did the police question Johnny

in the first place, huh?

Outstanding warrant.

Also, the fact that he showed up at the funeral,

it seemed suspicious.

I asked Dylan to look into it.

Right.

[car door unlocks]

Have a good evening.

[gentle music]

[engine switches off]

[car alarm beeping]

Good evening.

You know who I am?

Yeah.

Take off your jacket.

Stay a while.

I'm curious, what'd Riley tell you about me? Huh?

It was you.

Yeah? Well what about that woman at the motel? Huh?

Well, what about her?

If she finds dirt on you, see from where I'm sitting,

you're the suspicious one.

No, I didn't have anything to do with that.

Whatever you say.

No, it's the truth.

I'm afraid that's not good enough anymore.

What the?

[gunshot firing]

I believe this belongs to you!

[camera shuttering]

[Carrie] Dylan, hey.

Where are you?

Why?

I'm looking at Johnny Valentine's dead body

and Allison's wallet.

- What? - Yeah, my gut told me

to come back and question him.

We found Allison's wallet inside his trailer next

to his own gun.

The gun that he gave my sister?

Well, the gun he said he gave to your sister.

But it's not Johnny, Dylan.

I'm sure of it.

Unfortunately, the evidence says otherwise.

Where are you right now?

I have to take care of something.

I'll call you when I can.

Carrie.

- We need to talk! - About?

You and Adam.

What about us?

It's a little late for that act, Lana.

Look, I just work for him, that's all!

You sure about that?

- Yes, I'm sure. - So you just happen

to leave your birth control pills in his bedroom?

My sister's bedroom!

Carrie, it's not what it looks like.

No?

He loves me.

Come on Lana.

You don't really believe that.

Yeah, I do because it's true!

Look, things with them weren't going so well.

Their marriage had been on the rocks for a while.

If not for the accident, he was gonna leave her.

Aww, that's sweet.

How long has this been going on?

I don't know. A year.

He cheated on my sister for a year?

Well, it doesn't matter now, does it?

So what was the plan?

Wait a few weeks after my sister's funeral

and then go off to live happily ever after.

Do you think I wanted it to happen this way?

I thought they were just gonna get a divorce.

- And then go bankrupt? - What are you talking about?

Oh, he didn't tell you, did he?

That precious development of his,

his big break? Worthless.

He won't be able to break ground.

He sunk every dime he has into that big money pit.

I don't believe you.

That doesn't really matter, Lana

'cause you're going to see soon enough.

The Commons that I'm sure he is told you all about,

it won't ever happen.

Why are you telling me all this?

Because conveniently, thanks to my sister's accident,

he's about to receive $5 million.

And a man planning to divorce his wife

doesn't ask her father

to buy them both life insurance policies.

He did that?

But on the other hand,

a man planning to kill his wife.

He wouldn't!

No, I know, I know, okay.

I just, I need one more week.

Maybe two at most, okay?

No, no, no, that's what I'm telling you

is I have a brand new investment coming in.

It's going to make everything right.

That's what I'm telling you.

It's just temporary.

No. Hey, you can't do that, all right.

No, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait!

Just let me explain.

Please, just wait!

Hello?

- Lana? What are you doing here? - Just came to surprise you.

Where's Cody?

He's at his grandparents, don't worry.

Just thought we should spend some time together.

It's been a really rough day.

Okay, then sit down, relax.

Lemme make you a drink.

Honestly, I just wanna be left alone, okay?

Come on. Let me just de-stress you a little.

Lana, just not now, please.

Okay. What's going on?

Something with work?

It's just a little financial issue.

Nothing to worry about.

Financial issue?

Like I said, it's nothing for you to worry about, okay?

You're right.

With such a sizable life insurance policy payout

coming your way, I guess money's no concern.

Excuse me?

Carrie paid a visit today.

Of course she did.

Look, you don't listen to her, okay?

My ex sister-in law, she thinks everything's from an episode

of "Unsolved Mysteries" or something.

- Is it true? - Is what true?

The life insurance policy.

Look, it's just being prudent, okay?

Listen, Lana, most married couples have life insurance

policies now, okay?

I mean, especially when they have kids,

so it only made sense that we do.

Okay, and what about the land you bought for the Commons?

What about it?

Is it contaminated?

So she told you that too, huh?

She told me everything!

She thinks that you killed Riley for the money.

She wanted me to go to the police with her.

I mean, did you?

No, no. Of course not.

Hey, if I'm gonna be part of your life,

I need to know what's going on.

Hey, hey. Come on, we are a team.

We said we were gonna be together forever,

and I meant that!

How much debt are you in?

Be honest!

Babe, it's $4 million.

Look, it was supposed to be a sound deal.

I had tenants lined up for five, 10 years.

I mean, how the hell am I supposed to know

that the land's contaminated?

And with the money from the insurance policy.

Look, I'll be fine.

Hey, hey, hey, we'll be fine.

I have it all planned out.

Everyone thinks that it was an accident,

it's gonna stay that way.

What if the detective believes Carrie?

What if he looks into the cyanide claim?

No, no, no, Riley's buried.

There's no way to link me to what happened.

Wait, how'd you know about the cyanide?

You bitch!

No, no, no!

Lana, Lana!

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait!

Lemme tell. Listen to me, listen.

Come on, let's go!

Ladies!

[intense music]

Ladies! It doesn't have to be like this.

[intense music]

[loud banging]

Lana, Carrie, open the door.

I'm not gonna hurt you, okay?

I promise. It's a big misunderstanding, okay?

[suspense music]

[suspense music continues]

Ladies, let's be reasonable.

We can all walk away from this.

Nobody else needs to get hurt.

[intense music]

Lana, how could you do this to me?

I trusted you.

You did this!

Now I have to kill you.

Don't move an inch!

Okay, okay, take it easy.

You wouldn't kill me, right?

After what you did to my sister,

I'd be happy to.

[police sirens wailing]

Okay. Okay. Sorry. Okay.

You come here to thank me?

I came here to tell you

that what you did was incredibly stupid.

And to thank you.

What about Adam?

As soon as we got to the station, he broke down.

Confessed to everything.

Not just about your sister, but what he did to Johnny

and Allison too.

Good.

- Look, I'm so sorry, Carrie. - For what?

For not believing you sooner, and for not doing everything

that I could have.

But most of all, I'm just so sorry about your sister.

Nothing can bring her back to us,

but at least now she has some justice.

That's all I wanted.

And what about you?

You gonna stick around for a while?

I don't know. I definitely wanna make sure Cody

is taken care of before I make any decisions.

Not only did he lose his mom, but now his dad too.

Well, lucky for him, he's got you.

What?

It's funny, I worked so hard to get outta this town

and it's kind of nice being back.

Well, if you decide to stay, we'd love to have you.

You taking applications at the station?

Mm, not from you.

I don't know.

I think I make a pretty good detective.

[gentle music]

[gentle music]