Betrayed by Love (2024) Movie Script
[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]
[gentle music]
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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.
[intense music]
[birds chirping]
[keyboard clattering]
[gentle music]
[cellphone
notifications beeping]
Dammit!
[gentle music]
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!
[intense music]
[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.
[gentle music]
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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.
[intense music]
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.
[intense music]
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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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[intense music]
[keyboard clattering]
[intense music]
[keyboard clattering]
[intense music]
[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.
[intense music]
[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.
[intense music]
[intense music]
[intense music continues]
[suspense music]
[suspense music]
[suspense music]
[suspense music]
[suspense music continues]
[intense music]
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.
[suspense music]
[birds chirping]
[suspense music continues]
[intense music]
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]
[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]
[gentle music]
[gentle music]
[gentle music continues]
[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.
[intense music]
[birds chirping]
[keyboard clattering]
[gentle music]
[cellphone
notifications beeping]
Dammit!
[gentle music]
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!
[intense music]
[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.
[gentle music]
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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.
[intense music]
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.
[intense music]
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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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[intense music]
[keyboard clattering]
[intense music]
[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.
[intense music]
[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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[intense music]
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.
[suspense music]
[birds chirping]
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[intense music]
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]
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[Allison grunting]
Help me!
[suspense music]
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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]