Elsbeth (2024) s02e04 Episode Script

1
("J'AIME PAS"
BY CHRISTIAN PADOVAN PLAYING)
Just leave it to me. This is my domain.
I heard Kate Middleton
applied three times,
and she still didn't get in.
If that's true, it's because
she didn't have me.
(GASPS) Hello, Judith, my love.
Welcome back, Roselyn.
I see you brought a guest.
Yes, this is my best friend
in the world, Celeste. (CHUCKLES)
She needs a little pick-me-up,
so, of course, I thought jewelry.
I like the way you think.
Well, she didn't think jewelry,
but she's never been up here.
Mm. What's your standard
retail therapy of choice?
Uh, bags. Fabulous bags.
ROSELYN: I like a hand-stitched
leather good as much
as the next girl, but we both know
the power of a well-designed bracelet.
Who needs anti-depressants?
- (LAUGHTER)
- Well, of course,
not being a member
of the Vivienne Club,
Celeste has to, uh,
shop on the lower levels
with all the regular people.
- We can't have that.
- Trust me,
she is membership material.
Unfortunately,
since I'll be retiring soon,
I no longer work
with the membership committee.
What? When did that happen?
Why wasn't I told?
It was sudden,
but you'll be well taken care of.
Both of you. Get Valentina, please.
Our new creative director,
Valentina, can facilitate
your membership request.
Now, the club only admits
a handful each year,
but with Roselyn recommending,
you should sail right through.
- Told you.
- (CHUCKLES)
Roselyn, have you given any thought
to what you'd like to wear
to the reopening gala?
Not yet. Do you have something
in mind for me?
These new Bailey Keatings
arrived yesterday.
The lilac sapphires were
sourced from Sri Lanka.
Ah, Bailey Keating is a French designer
that made the earrings
I wore for my wedding.
Uh, which wedding?
Third, I think? I don't
remember the men, only these.
I understand there's
a membership request?
Ah, yes. This is my dear friend
The thing is, I've put
a freeze on new memberships
while I get the Vivienne Mills
rebrand on its feet.
What? Rebrand?
Vivienne's is an institution.
So is Zales.
(BOTH GASP)
We must be willing to change
with the times,
while maintaining the quality
and prestige of the brand.
Well, good luck with that.
Judith, can I see the lilac teardrops?
We'd be happy to show them to you,
once I confirm your proof of funds.
- Proof of
- I think there must be some confusion.
I'm the one applying for a membership.
Roselyn's already a member.
A founding member.
Proof of funds is standard.
If our associates
haven't been enforcing
the rule over the years,
well
that ends today.
Well, I do owe my accountant a call.
But next time,
you better remember whose
purchases built this place.
Barely a million left
in my trust account.
How could your accountant
let this happen?
His only job is to keep you rich.
Yeah, and he tried to blame me.
Said something about blah,
blah, spending habits, blah, blah.
I mean, what'd he expect me to do?
Predict inflation?
And then my doctor
says I'm the picture of health.
- No
- Hmm? Mm-hmm.
- Says I could live another 30 years.
- Ugh.
On what money, Dr. Leonard?
Well, I guess you could
sell your jewelry.
True, or I could just cut my heart out
and feed it to the rats in the subway.
You're right. I'm sorry.
It's a horrible idea.
These are dark days
we're living through.
I know.
We both deserve so much better.
Nobody's buying
my frozen yogurt anymore
'cause of freaking semaglutides.
"Oh, I'll just have a
thimble of actual ice cream
'cause that's all I want. I'm so full."
I should sue Big Pharma
for making me poor.
"Proof of funds," hmm?
Where does that pop tart get off?
I mean, Vivienne's has all my funds.
You should take it back.
Take what back?
All the money you paid into that place.
You should just take it back.
(LAUGHS)
I should.
I should just, uh,
do some big jewel heist.
(BOTH LAUGHING)
God. I mean, why not?
Nobody knows that place
better than you do. (LAUGHING)
Look at us, finally lunching
after all these years.
Decades, actually,
and this is the first time.
Well, I get so busy.
Do you know what you're having?
I ate before I came.
So you wanted to talk?
I was truly appalled
to hear that you're retiring.
It's Valentina, isn't it?
Forcing you out?
You've given your life to Vivienne's.
Yes, well,
a person needs to know
when to step aside. (CHUCKLES)
And the way she disrespected
me and you
unacceptable.
Comparing Vivienne's to Zales?
I wouldn't be surprised if, one day,
she offended the wrong
people and, well
Vivienne's found itself
with a substantial loss of inventory,
right under her nose.
It could happen.
If some people were determined
and knew what they were doing.
Are you talking
about robbing Vivienne's?
What? No, that's crazy.
- I was
- I'm in.
But the plan needs to be airtight
if we're gonna pull this off.
Do you have a fence yet?
Um, not yet.
What's that?
JUDITH: The "fence" will
make counterfeit jewels
so we can swap 'em out
and sell the real ones.
Huey's been making
knock-off bags for me for years.
Even I can't tell the difference.
Impressive.
You got the pieces picked out?
ROSELYN: Not yet. Vivienne's
allowing A-listers and club members
to wear certain pieces
we're talking 20, 30 carats
on loan for a gala.
They just let people
walk out of that place
- wearing millions? For free?
- JUDITH: No one leaves the building.
They can only wear
the loaned jewelry that night,
- at that singular location.
- Still, this is America.
Why the hell would a company
give all that away for free?
Marketing.
Every time Beyoncé is photographed
wearing Vivienne's, our stock goes up.
Huey, are you in or what?
Choose stuff with simple settings,
nothing too complicated,
otherwise, it'll take too long to swap,
and send me photos when you pick 'em,
so I can get my guy started
making the knock-off gems.
JUDITH: Next, we'll need
a rare gem expert to "verify"
that the fake gems
we swap in your loaners
are "real" after you return them.
Thank you so much for
squeezing me in after hours.
- I get so busy.
- What are we polishing today?
JUDITH: Claude has money troubles.
He'll be very motivated to join us.
ROSELYN: My Digne silverware
is in great need of a little TLC.
JUDITH: The other day, I saw
him walk away from a conversation
with Valentina in tears.
He must hate the new regime
as much as we do.
Do you take sugar? Cream?
Oh, I'm not a tea girl,
but you go ahead.
Has anyone ever told you
how important you are to this company?
I mean, without experts
like you to verify
the jewels coming in and
out of here, there'd be
a gaping hole in Vivienne's security,
wouldn't there be?
I mean, what a big responsibility.
It's true.
Most people don't recognize
the importance of this department.
Like Valentina?
She should know, without you,
a room full of gems
could turn into a room full of plastic.
I bet the insurance company
would have a fit.
That would be something, wouldn't it?
Hmm.
You're looking for your Mindy Kaling.
Ocean's 8? It's a heist movie.
I, uh, put some outstanding jewelry
on loan for the reopening gala.
I bet you can figure out the rest.
Funny.
I always thought you were trash.
I didn't know you were stupid, too.
Valentina is the best thing to
happen to this house in decades.
But-but Judith saw you walk away
from her in tears.
She just made me
head of the department.
Those were happy tears.
Thank you for informing me
of your crackpot plan.
It will be my privilege
to get you kicked out
of The Vivienne Club for good.
If you'll excuse me,
I'm going to call Valentina
and ask her to come in.
She'll want to turn you over
to the authorities herself.
(DOOR CLOSES)
Valentina, it's Claude.
I don't know where you are,
but if you get this,
could you give me a call?
I'm still at the club.
(DOOR OPENS)
Give me a call. I'm still at the club.
I wasn't able to reach her,
but don't worry, by tonight,
you won't be able to buy
a pair of studs at Claire's.
(SPUTTERS, CHOKING)
(COUGHING)
CELESTE: Of course, you had to do it.
- He threatened to send you to prison.
- (DOORBELL RINGS)
I thought my second
husband was a bastard.
You should've seen how giddy
Claude was making that call.
Valentina just called.
Claude is dead.
You knew?
Was he dead before you got
to your appointment?
I pitched him our plan,
and it didn't go over well.
Oh, my God.
He threatened to call the FBI.
She had to think on her feet.
By killing him?
Calm down. I made it look like
I was poisoned, too.
I mean, we're fine.
We'll figure out a heist
without a rare gem expert.
You expect to still
go through with this?
(SCOFFS) Of course
we're going through with it.
Or did you suddenly come up with
a big pile of retirement money?
I mean, that might be okay for you,
but I will not be upper middle-class.
(BEEP, WHIRRING)
I'm gonna touch base with CSU.
Okay.
I just saw a yellow diamond
the size of an egg.
You know, those big, cage-free ones
that the happy chickens lay?
As I was saying,
Claude cleaned and repaired
pieces, but more important,
Claude verified any jewels
that came in and out.
So he was key to security.
How many people have
access to this place?
The Vivienne Club can only be accessed
by members and associates
who work on the floor.
As you saw, we have a private
entrance to the grand stairway.
Do we have an idea of who might've been
the last person to see him alive?
He had a polishing appointment
with one of our members
Roselyn Bridwell.
He called my cell last night,
but I was at cold yoga.
If only I'd gotten out of
ice bath vinyasa
to hear his voice one last time.
CSU says this looks like a case
of accidental cyanide poisoning.
DONNELLY: How do you accidentally
ingest cyanide?
I asked the same thing, but seems like
most silver polishes have cyanide?
And CSU found polish residue
on the inside of the victim's teacup.
Apparently, it's not uncommon
for jewelers to accidentally
ingest cleaning solution while working.
But if he was an expert,
would he really make
that big of a mistake?
Plus, the warning label on this polish.
- (IMITATES SIREN)
- Hard to miss.
Are we sure someone didn't poison him?
Let's not be melodramatic.
Like your colleague said
it was a tragic accident.
ELSBETH: Wonder how much
polish residue was on the cup.
This store is reopening
its doors to the public
after a five-year renovation,
and I don't need rumors flying about
a murder at Vivienne's when
this was clearly an accident.
ROSELYN: What was an accident?
This is Roselyn Bridwell.
Uh, Ms. Bridwell,
I'm Detective Donnelly.
I understand that you were with,
uh, Claude Tobia last night?
Yes. He was polishing a pair
of silver candlesticks for me.
DONNELLY: Well, unfortunately,
he was found dead
at his workstation this morning.
It appears that he, uh, drank tea
that had been contaminated
with silver polish.
What?
Dead? Are you sure?
- Claude?
- Were you two close?
Uh no, but, uh,
he was an extraordinary talent.
I can't believe it.
I shared tea with him last night.
That's my lipstick on the cup.
Huh.
Do you always press your lips
on the inside of the cup
when you drink?
Um I guess.
You know, Detective,
it's kind of funny.
I feel a little
uh, a little lightheaded.
Do you think it could be related?
It's possible.
We should definitely
have you checked out
by a medical professional right away.
- (SIGHS)
- Oh. Oh!
Your bloodwork confirms
that there was cyanide in your system.
You're lucky you survived.
Do you hear that, Celeste?
I was this close to dying.
I did. Thank Goddess.
You might be the luckiest person
I've ever met.
It's a good thing
you drink so much water.
Mm.
Thanks for this, by the way.
Okay, well, you look like
you're in capable hands
with your friends there,
so I think we're gonna take off.
Whoa. That's a lot of apple pulp.
Did someone make a pie?
Oh. No.
You would use all this stuff.
Uh, Roselyn was helping me
come up with new
flavors for my frozen yogurt
company's new spring menu.
- You know, Two Scoops FroYo?
- That's your company?
- Yes.
- That is so cool.
- Thank you. (LAUGHS)
- I love the toppings.
CELESTE: It's patent pending,
how I get 'em that crunchy.
Thank you for seeing me home.
Okay.
It's official.
Accidental death by cyanide poisoning.
The ME suspects that
the victim polished the cups,
and didn't properly wash them
out before using them.
But Claude was meticulous.
Would a man like that really
poison himself to death?
KAYA: I'm with Elsbeth.
Accidental just doesn't align
with how this guy operated.
That Roselyn woman acted really weird
when we told her about Claude.
Yeah, her reaction
as almost theatrical,
like she was working hard
to convince us she was upset.
ELSBETH: Or that she was surprised.
Yeah, and she was the
last person to see him alive.
- ELSBETH: I know.
- Okay, Mutt and Jeff.
I know you like to take a theory
and run with it,
but Roselyn had cyanide
in her system, too.
She wouldn't poison herself.
Or would she?
It'd be a great alibi.
ELSBETH: Plus, she left lipstick
on the inside of the teacup. Look.
See, my lips only touch
the outside of the glass.
It's like Roselyn really
wanted to prove mwah
that she drank that tea.
I don't know anything about lipstick,
but I do know that Vivienne's is
a bona fide New York institution
going back 200 years,
and the figurehead
of that institution has told us
unequivocally to back off.
But Captain
I will not condone poking a very big,
very influential bear
when all the evidence suggests
this case is closed.
Good enough for me.
I'll be at my desk.
Can I have a desk?
(MUTTERS)
Uh, wait. Before you go
Our conversation just now
notwithstanding,
I want to bring a little more fun
to the workplace.
Murder should be fun?
Obviously, murder's not fun.
I'm putting on
a raffle.
Aw. Like, for charity?
No. No.
I hadn't thought of that.
It's a raffle for a lunch.
With me. My treat.
Oh, that sounds fun. That's great.
Thank you.
Can I have two?
Yeah.
(SIGHS) Sorry about all the boxes.
You don't realize how much crap you own
until you have to move it.
Don't worry about it.
The guest room has a big closet.
You're sure
you don't mind me staying here?
Of course not.
Oh. We are so, so thrilled
to have you here.
Isn't that right, Gonzo?
Aw. Thanks.
It's so much easier than staying
with my sister in Staten Island.
Oh, let me grab your check
for the rent.
Um, about that
It feels weird having you pay rent.
- We're friends.
- I know.
- But I wouldn't feel comfortable.
- But I offered.
And I accepted, but only if
I paid a fair share of the rent.
I could end up being here
longer than you think.
I know I'm only adding
a small bathroom and kitchenette,
but who knows what problems
the contractor will run into
once the walls are opened up.
And I can't take on a tenant
if things aren't up to code.
You don't have to worry
about deadlines with me.
You can stay here as long as you like.
KAYA: I am sure a lot of
people would jump at the chance
to live in this
beautiful apartment rent-free,
but I couldn't.
I included a standard
rental agreement I found online.
Maybe you can just give it
the legal once-over before we sign?
You think we need a formal contract?
It'd probably be best
to lay out some ground rules.
Why don't we take a little
moving break for fro-yo?
Oh, yeah, that's a great idea.
I have been craving it non-stop
since Celeste brought up
Two Scoops FroYo.
Huh.
All the Two Scoops FroYo locations
are listed as permanently closed,
and not just in New York.
The Wall Street Journal says
Two Scoops FroYo filed for Chapter 11.
Celeste is broke.
So Celeste lied about the apple pulp.
She is covering for Roselyn,
but what about?
Oh! Oh! Um,
you know how eating
a ton of poppy seeds at once
can show up as opioids
on a blood test?
Oh, yeah. We never order
poppyseed bagels in the academy.
Too many random drug tests.
Well, maybe apples
Yes!
(SIGHS)
"Apple seeds contain small quantities
of cyanide"?
There was plenty of apple pulp
in her trash,
but I didn't see any seeds.
She faked the blood test.
There goes alibi.
But what about motive?
ELSBETH: Uh, Celeste?
Wow. Do you live around here?
Mm-hmm.
Do you?
It is so wild that we ran into you.
We were just trying to get
a cup of your FroYo,
but it seems like they shut down.
Business is strong one day,
gone the next.
I'll pivot.
Oh, bankruptcy it's hard.
I mean, it's a good thing
you have wealthy friends
like Roselyn to lean on.
I don't expect help from Roselyn.
- But isn't she your best friend?
- She is,
but it's because we don't bring money
into the friendship.
- If you'll excuse me
- Oh, sure.
Bye!
(DOOR OPENS, CLOSES)
Do you think Roselyn is a bad friend,
or maybe she's not as rich
as she pretends she is?
Well, plenty of people like
to keep money and friendship separate.
It's a good policy,
especially when one makes
more than the other.
Is that why you insist
on paying me rent,
or is it because of the consent decree?
The consent decree is part of it.
Well, then, I can just disclose
that you're crashing with me.
- It's so
- Elsbeth.
You're not hearing me.
It's be better for our
friendship if this doesn't
- feel like charity.
- Oh.
My wanting a lease agreement is bigger
than wanting this to be aboveboard.
You get that, right?
Yeah.
Okay.
VALENTINA: Claude's death
was an accident.
I can't fathom what further questions
you could possibly have.
If I had 11 million lying around,
that flamingo broach would be
coming home with me.
- Elsbeth.
- Sorry.
(CLEARS THROAT)
So, actually, I'm an attorney,
and this has now crossed over
from a criminal issue to a civil one.
How so?
KAYA: When our investigators
took Roselyn to the hospital,
cyanide came up in her bloodwork.
And because she says she drank
cyanide-contaminated
tea at Vivienne's
even if by accident
it's a liability issue for Vivienne's.
Is that witch planning to sue us?
Not necessarily, but she could.
And it looks bad to a judge
if the liable party is uncooperative.
Fine. What are your questions?
Was there any animosity
between Roselyn and Claude?
Between her and the company?
Well, she certainly wasn't
a fan of mine.
When we met last week,
I asked Roselyn for proof of funds
before allowing her to shop,
and she stormed off.
Did she come back
with the proof of funds?
Yes. She emailed them to me the
morning after Claude's death.
Can we have a copy of that?
If it will help.
KAYA: I am so sorry,
but can you please explain
what is the purpose
of requiring membership
to come and spend money?
People really just can't
be rich and show up?
(LAUGHS) Oh, God.
No.
Members carry a level of social cachet,
a certain net worth, obviously,
and have a ongoing relationship
with Vivienne's.
Reviewing membership
is part of the reorg
I was just hired to do.
So if you only just met Roselyn,
is there anyone else here
who could speak to
her relationship with the
company?
I have been a client advisor
at Vivienne's
for nearly 30 years
and servicing Roselyn for 25.
I love the lavender
piping on your lapels.
Did you do that yourself? Oh.
(CHUCKLES): No, please.
I have no artistic ability.
No, the blazers
with the lavender lapels
are given to client advisors
after 20 years of service
with the company.
Wow. That's a long time.
Yeah, well, which is why
mine's the only one you'll see.
And not for long.
I'm going to retire
at the end of the quarter.
Is that a part of the reorg?
I do what the company asks.
(SIREN WAILING IN DISTANCE)
Ooh.
Close the door.
I don't want Captain Wagner
to know that we're still you know.
I just don't believe that this
proof of funds document is real.
It looks pretty legit to me.
Yeah, but when you
have this much money,
you don't keep it all in one account.
You spread it out over various
high interest savings accounts
at different banks and then
you shift the money around
depending on who's offering
the best APY at the time.
Hmm. Is that what you do?
Um, well, I I mean,
when you work with high-profile
clients for a long time,
- you pick up a few things
- Elsbeth, take a breath.
I was just curious. It's fine.
Okay.
- I want to try something.
- Mm-hmm.
- May I?
- Yes. Absolutely.
Okay. So, if this document
doesn't look like
the financial documents
you're used to, then maybe
it is fabricated.
(INHALES SHARPLY) Hmm.
(GASPS)
Yup. This document is totally fake.
It is an 84% match
with Internet content
harvested by A.I.
Wow.
Well, we can't confirm
Roselyn's actual account balance
without a warrant, but, clearly,
if she's fabricating proof of funds,
her accounts aren't
what they used to be.
But why would you fake proof of funds
to get into a jewelry store
if you don't actually have
money to buy things?
Maybe she doesn't plan to buy
the jewelry in that store.
And borrowing it for one night
now and then isn't enough.
Not if you're used to buying
whatever you want and then
suddenly run into cash flow problems.
I think maybe Roselyn's
planning to rob the place.
(DOOR OPENS)
You're saying there's a heist afoot?
Mm-mm.
- We were just talking.
- Yeah.
And Captain Wagner said
Vivienne's case is closed.
I have always wanted
to bust a jewelry heist.
- Well, we're not even sure
- I'm in.
(LAUGHING QUIETLY)
(LAUGHS)
So, we are a few days out.
Huey, how are we with the fake gems?
Almost done.
Just making sure
they're exactly to size.
Judith, where are we with security?
None of the jewelry
is allowed to leave the building.
You'll check in on the 15th floor,
and I will escort you
personally to collect yours.
- And then you'll sign it out?
- No, no, I can't.
Only the rare gem experts
are able to authenticate the pieces
and emboss rental paperwork.
ROSELYN: So who's gonna do it?
Claude's ghost?
When I escort you
to collect your jewelry,
I'll see which of the embossing tools
is used for your paperwork.
They're all unique.
When the party's in full swing,
- Celeste will
- Keep Valentina occupied.
Then I will slip upstairs,
- create the diversion
- (DOORBELL RINGS)
(INTERCOM BEEPS)
Hi, Roselyn. It's Elsbeth.
Tascioni.
In case you know more than one.
- She in the gang?
- Oh, God, no.
She's with the police.
Huey, get in the bathroom.
- HUEY: Gotta go.
- Go.
Oh
(GRUNTS)
ROSELYN: And don't
forget your tacky purse.
(SCOFFS)
These wellness checks
really aren't necessary.
I'm here all the time,
andshe's basically recovered.
(CHUCKLES SOFTLY)
We were just about to watch a movie.
- But thank you so much for stopping by.
- Yeah.
That's perfect.
This is a great movie-watching snack.
That is Wow.
I was worried tha
you might not have an appetite yet.
But I know how much you love apples,
so I went out on a limb
and made you a little
"get well soon" apple pie anyway.
(CHUCKLES) Um
is this a good place to put it?
- Sure.
- Great.
Whoa.
This table. Oh!
This is the most gorgeous table
I've ever seen.
My mother was known
for her tablescapes.
She taught me everything
there was to know about hostessing.
Oh. I need new plates.
They're the Vivienne Digne's collection.
Uh, tends to have that effect.
That's D-I-G-N-E. It's French for
"Dignified." I know.
And look at all the detail.
Everything matches,
even the candlesticks!
(LAUGHS, GASPS)
- ROSELYN: Hence, a collection.
- Wow.
A set is basically worthless
if it's not complete.
No silverware?
You only put the silverware out
once you selected the menu
and then you know what
utensils are necessary.
Oh.
I have so much
to learn about entertaining.
Well, thank you so much
for stopping by, Ms. Taglioni.
Uh, Tascioni.
Thank you.
Um, uh
Oh.
You know what,
this pie, it might be too much
for two people.
You might want to
invite over a whole gang.
I'm so excited you've joined
our secret investigation.
Yes, please shout louder
how we're going
against the captain's direct orders.
Okay.
- Are we sure it's in here?
- It's gotta be.
Ooh
Aha! I found it.
I knew I recognized that pattern.
This spoon with the polish residue,
the one from Claude's saucer,
it matches Roselyn's entire dining set.
Only she didn't have
the matching silverware set out.
Pretend I don't have telepathy.
Claude's entire tea set,
it had a silver border.
No pattern.
It was all from the same collection.
But this spoon isn't.
I bet Roselyn does have
matching silverware.
She just didn't put it out because
- Now it's incomplete.
- Yes.
Not exactly a smoking gun.
No. It's a smoking spoon.
Pew, pew.
Okay. I'll just put this
all back, then.
Welcome to lunch with the boss.
Cheeseburgers, fries, and fun, right?
- Vivienne's has to cancel their party.
- Roselyn's planning a heist.
Th-Th-That's I (SIGHS)
Even if some harebrained heist
was in the works,
it's out of our purview.
We are homicide.
But I'll pass on your intel
to the robbery division
after our delicious lunch.
Officer Blanke. (CHUCKLES)
Have you seen the new season
of Lavish Ladies?
It is very much in our purview.
The harebrained heist plan
led to murder.
So if she drank enough apple juice,
it would come up
in her bloodwork as cyanide.
Perfect alibi.
Maybe the woman just likes apples.
Roselyn told us that Claude
polished her candlesticks
on the night that he died.
But I visited her apartment today.
Those candlesticks are tarnished.
Why would she lie about that?
Because I think
what Roselyn actually had Claude polish
ended up being the murder weapon.
KAYA: We believe Roselyn used a spoon
from a silverware set she brought in
to scoop the polish
and poison Claude's tea.
Back up.
Why is Roselyn robbing
Vivienne's at all?
And how is murdering Claude
a part of that plan?
We don't think it was.
Maybe Roselyn recruited Claude
to be on her heist squad.
Heist team?
- Crew?
- Elsbeth.
Uh, sorry. Uh, band?
Maybe
Claude said, "No."
And then Roselyn,
afraid of being exposed
(AGGRESSIVE SCOOPING SOUNDS)
(STIRRING SOUNDS)
Murdered him.
Why put Claude on her "heist squad"?
Claude was a key part
of Vivienne's security.
Roselyn would've wanted his help.
- Mm-hmm.
- Hmm.
Okay, but I'm still
not hearing a motive
for the heist in the first place.
Roselyn is a millionaire.
We don't think she is.
Roselyn's best friend Celeste
just declared bankruptcy.
They are both hurting for money.
And I saw Judith's one-of-a-kind
blazer at Roselyn's. Why?
We think they recruited Judith,
who's been working there for decades
and is being forced
into early retirement.
Plenty of motive to go around.
Mm-hmm.
You bring in this Judith.
But if it doesn't go anywhere,
you need to let this thing go.
- Deal.
- Yes, sir.
You're gonna love these Oh
I'll be damned.
I bought all these damn milkshakes.
They're just gonna run away.
Milkshakes already melted
AND got condensation all over the table.
Oh, they don't want 'em,
I'm gonna drink mine.
DONNELLY: Elsbeth saw
your blazer at Roselyn's.
What are you hiding from us?
I'm not hiding anything.
- I wasn't there, I swear.
- I swear,
you're gonna go down
as an accessory to murder
if you keep lying to us.
Let me.
Judith,
I understand what it's like
to give decades of your life
to an institution and not get
the respect you expected.
It's frustrating.
Makes you want
to do something about it.
Something, uh
out of character.
But a man has died.
Claude was a good person.
I had no part in what happened to him.
But you know who did.
And you're gonna be left
holding the bag for this.
Is that what you want?
The heist was their idea.
Going along with it
was the worst decision of my life.
But my retirement package
barely covers the basics.
I felt like I had no choice.
Was it your idea to murder Claude?
Of course not. That was all Roselyn.
I wanted to back out of the
heist when I found out, but
I don't know
when I became such a coward.
How did Roselyn kill Claude?
I don't know. She didn't tell me.
WAGNER: Did you sell her
a silverware set?
No. I've sold her an obscene amount
of jewelry, but no silverware.
DONNELLY: Well, don't expect us
to take your word for it.
In the meantime, write down
everything that's going
to happen at the gala.
KAYA: Okay, so, I called Valentina.
She looked up Roselyn's
purchase history.
- Judith's telling the truth.
- (SCOFFS)
She never
sold Roselyn a silverware set
from the Digne collection,
and neither did anyone else.
So the spoon that
poisoned Claude wasn't hers.
- Dang it.
- Judith told us
Roselyn murdered Claude.
Isn't that enough to arrest?
Maybe, but it's not enough to hold her.
I mean, even if
Judith is telling the truth
about the murder and the heist,
we have no proof to corroborate either.
Then we catch them in the act.
Ooh.
A heist? You can't be serious.
Less truffle, more sea salt.
WAGNER: I know it
sounds a little theatrical,
but we have
compelling reason to believe
that Roselyn will rob the store
during your party.
Well, then, I expect you all to be here
to ensure nothing goes wrong.
Oh, my gosh, thank you for inviting us!
But I can't have guests thinking
they're unsafe, so,
no uniforms.
Dress like people who can
afford the things we sell here.
No polyester.
Oh. And if you ruin my gala,
the police commissioner
will be hearing from Vivienne's.
Welcome! Please proceed
to the Rare Gem Desk
to collect your pieces.
The event is on the tenth floor.
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
Good evening, Ms. Bridwell.
Please proceed to the Rare Gem Desk
to collect your loaned pieces.
And where is that again?
I'd be happy to escort you.
(EXHALES)
(CAMERA SHUTTERS CLICKING)
Clink.
Miss Tascioni.
Oh, look. I need a refill.
Whose arm did you have
to twist for an invitation?
Nobody's. Valentina invited me.
Oh, I love your necklace.
Did you buy or lease?
Vivienne's asked those of us
with social influence
to wear unique pieces.
It helps the brand.
Well, it's stunning.
Maybe one day,
I'll have the proof of funds
to get in the club.
Don't count on it.
Enjoy the party.
(CAMERA SHUTTERS CLICKING)
(LIVELY CROWD CHATTER,
CLASSICAL MUSIC PLAYING)
(CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKING)
Cheers to you, Valentina.
Tonight is such a triumph.
And Tiffany's could never.
Thank you
- Celeste? (LAUGHS)
- Celeste.
I love what you're doing with the brand.
It's why I'm interested in membership.
(WHISPERING): Between the two of us,
I think you make
Roselyn feel insecure.
(FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING)
(TOILET FLUSHING, GURGLING)
(CLASSICAL MUSIC PLAYING)
The 15th floor ladies'
room just flooded.
We need to get it under control
before it spills into the club.
What? We cannot have
the princess of Monaco
standing in sewage water.
I've already called
the in-house plumber.
Am I authorized to shut down
the 15th floor?
- Absolutely. Thank you, Judith.
- Mm.
Your Grace
- I need 20 minutes.
- Okay.
There's a flood on this floor.
Per Valentina's strict instructions,
nobody is to come up here.
Tell the rest of the staff.
(WHISPERING): Let's go.
Hurry. Go, go.
You have everything you need?
I'll just pop the fake ones
into your necklace,
and the real ones into my toolbox.
I have a buyer waiting.
I got to take care
of some business up here.
ELSBETH: Hi, again.
Have you met Captain C.W. Wagner?
Can't say I've had the pleasure.
Enjoying the installation?
The Digne collection is iconic.
Yes, we know. You own the whole thing.
Well, almost.
Strangely, your dining table
was fully dressed with
the entire Digne collection,
except the silverware.
KAYA: What's even odder is,
the spoon beside Claude's
contaminated cup of Earl Grey
like the spoon you just stole
was from the Digne collection, too.
Except the rest of his tea set wasn't.
ELSBETH: And the candlesticks
on your table were tarnished,
even though you said
Claude polished them
on the night he died.
I can appreciate
your active imagination, Ms. Tascioni,
but I have never purchased
the Digne collection.
I don't like the way it handles.
She's very discerning.
You can check my purchase history.
Oh, we did, and I must admit,
I was stumped when it didn't show up.
WAGNER: But then I suggested she look up
when the pattern was released.
KAYA: Turns out Vivienne's
released the collection the same year
you were married the first time.
WAGNER: My wife and I
received all kinds
of housewares when we got married.
ELSBETH: Valentina
she really is very good at her job
pulled up
your wedding registry records,
and guess what your mom bought you?
That's very sweet.
Claude's passing was a tragedy.
But the spoon that you're
referring to is not mine.
WAGNER: We'd be happy to clear this up.
All you have to do is
show us your complete silverware set,
with no missing spoons.
ELSBETH: "A set is basically
worthless if it's not complete."
Well, you can't expect me to
Roselyn Bridwell, you're under arrest
for the murder of Claude Tobia.
And for
grand larceny.
ELSBETH: Oh, Judith!
Oh, thank you so much.
Uh, the D.A. confirmed
your deal this morning.
Ah. Of course.
Stealing is wrong.
You sneaky bitch.
Well, I hope the party's
still going on.
- Mm-hmm.
- Oh, um, by the way,
I looked over the lease agreement.
I made a few tweaks, but it looks good.
Hmm.
Mandatory fro-yo night?
(LAUGHS) I'm a lawyer,
I had to change something.
Shall we?
Yes. (LAUGHS)
- (SIGHS)
- Give her the box.
Beyoncé.
(SIREN WAILING IN DISTANCE)
Come in, quick.
- Oh, this closet is amazing!
- Please, focus.
Roselyn wanted me to
sell all her jewels
to pay for our defense, and look.
Empty. All of them.
All-all all
all the jewels gone.
Oh, dear. That's a twist.
Do you know if anyone else
was ever in here?
("DIAMONDS ARE A GIRL'S BES
FRIEND" BY JULIE LONDON PLAYING)
ROSELYN: And don't
forget your tacky purse!
There may come a time ♪
When a lass needs a lawyer ♪
But diamonds ♪
Are a girl's best friend ♪
There may come a time ♪
When a hard-boiled employer ♪
- Thinks you're awful nice ♪
- What an idiot.
But get that ice or else no dice ♪
He's your guy when stocks are high ♪
But beware ♪
♪When they start to descend ♪
It's then that those louses ♪
- (EXHALES)
- Go back to their spouses ♪
Diamonds are ♪
A girl's best friend. ♪