06x06 - The Pint

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Announcer: Previously, on Republic of Doyle...

Is any of this worth losing your job over?

I could ask you the same question.

Meet Ruby. We decided to get married right away.

The trial goes ahead as scheduled in one month.

Find me that drive.

And I will confess.

You go free.

Walter: We got nothing that clears you.

Jake: No no no!

Clyde: Jake Doyle. I am placing you under house arrest.

Mal: To my oldest son getting married today.

I'll tell you what my father told me. I'm proud of you. But never forget. I can still take you.

Cheers. Cheers to most of that. And that goes for Jake too.

Yeah, well I [Bang] Arrgh! Arrgh! Stupid friggin' thing!

Stop complaining. It's either that or back to prison.

Yeah, I'm gonna have to be wearing every day until the stupid trial...

Christian: Not necessarily. You could petition the court to have it removed... for good behaviour.

In that case, it'll be on for life.

[Laughter.]

Ned: I have some experience in matters of the ankle monitor variety.

All you have to do is accidentally leave you leg in a freezer for about two hours.

Then poof! There she was gone.

Are you wearing a blazer?

No, just a thick outer shirt.

You call this a stag party?

I really hope you're gonna kick it up a notch.

What do you know about stag parties?

Relax. I'm not on the pole.

Pole?

Sloan!

Stop talking. Look go meet Ruby. She's dying to meet you.

My favourite Uncle.

Oh, and Rose wants to know if you've bought your suit for the wedding yet.

I'm gonna say no.

Hahaha. You gotta by a new suit. That must be k*lling you.

Unlike you, I always have a plan b.

B'ys, it's gonna be a deadly ceremony.

Although I'm gonna need a bit more notice for your next one.

Christian: I know a bar is not the best venue. But... thanks to Jake being not exactly mobile, I guess we got no other choice.

Des: Do not worry, okay?

Because I decked out our entire gym for our prom.

You know those little tissue flower things? I made twenty thousand of 'em.

I was at it for forty eight hours.

I ended up sleeping in, missing the prom.

But I heard it was lovely.

Whats the big rush? You getting married right now?

No rush. Ruby and I are just excited about life together.

I know that's hard for you to comprehend.

Since you marriage lasted, like, an hour and a half.

Eleven months.

He couldn't even make the paper anniversary.

And that one's idiot proof. Almost.

Hahaha. That was a good one.

Jake, could I please see you for a second?

Look, I was a lot younger. It was different.

Christian: Different because it was you.

It's not my fault that you and Leslie are on some kind of weird break.

Leslie and I are not on a break.

She just needs to stay away from me.

Because it's not good for her to be around me.

You know what? Just shut up and mind our own business.

Ned: Jake!

Could I please speak to you for a moment?

On a possible scheduling conflict?

Hey! Hey! That guy didn't pay for his beer.

Hey!

Hey! Hey! Hey!

What the hell are you guys doing here?

You're in the wrong spot, obviously.

Actually, they're not. This would be the scheduling conflict.

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Ruby: Christian was so adorable.

Look at him.

I realize this seems rushed.

But we love each other.

We don't judge in this family, Ruby.

I'll drink to that.

You know, Christian's always felt like he's been a bit of a disappointment to your family.

Well, Christian's had a hard road.

He's made a lot of really interesting choices.

But we love the guy unconditionally.

So. When are we gonna meet your family?

My mom d*ed when I was young.

And my dad can't make it.

I know that story.

We should get going.

We have a wedding to plan.

We do.

[Message sound.]

Rose: Yeah, I know.

Something's off.

Yup.

Jake: You booked a funeral.

That's why you're all dressed up.

What? No. This here is a wake.

For Carson Hickley.

The man was like a father to me.

So you booked a wake... in the bar on the same days as my brother's wedding.

Have you been drinking the leftover pints again?

Are you trying to ruin Christian's wedding?

What? This wasn't me. I didn't do it.

Ned did it.

You should know what's going on in your own establishment.

Christian's over there trying not to come over here and k*ll ya.

So fix it.

You heard the man. Fix it.

I can't.

Wrong answer, Ned. Fix this.

Or I swear to God, you're gonna get a boot in the chops.

Wait.

Look, Carson's death was no accident.

I think it was m*rder. And I need you to help me prove it.

What's with the dead body?

Jake's gonna look after it.

It's your wedding day.

I might give you the talk. Son...

I gotta ask you.

Are you sure you're sure about this?

The biggest step you'll take.

I love her. I do. I love her.

You can always put this on hold for a bit.

Until things calm down.

It's fine, dad.

Honestly, I'm sure.

I just I wish Ruby had someone here to see the day. That's all.

Would you look at that?

Mal: Buddy who ran out on his bar bill.

What's he up to now?

Hi there.

Tell me Ned.

What is it about this that makes you suspect there was foul play?

I've known Carson hickey ever since I was a kid.

I went to school with his son.

And his daughter Victoria kinda had a thing for me.

It was a bit much, to be honest with ya.

What's your point?

The point is...

Carson was a health freak.

Then all of a sudden he just drops dead of a heart att*ck.

All due respect, Ned. Get your dead pally off my friggin' pool table.

Ned: Too late. Wake's starting.

There's Carson's daughter Victoria.

Watch the chemistry. It's a bit embarrassing, really.

She's okay with you having her father's wake in a bar?

Victoria, my ducky. I'm so sorry for...

[whack.] Ahhh!

This is your idea of helping me with the arrangements?

What the hell is my dad doing in a bar, Ned?

That would be a no on clearing it with the family.

He's supposed to be at the funeral home.

Have you lost your mind?

He used to watch soccer here. Right here.

Every Sunday with all of his buddies. This is what he wanted!

Trust me.

Jake: Hey. Sorry.. Hi there.

Ignore him. He's a too.

Listen to me. My name is Jake.

I own the bar.

Let's get your father outta here.

And back to the funeral home where he belongs.

You own this place? And you allowed this?

I'm gonna have both of you arrested.

I was gonna put the wedding cake here.

Jake please. This has to happen right now.

He's getting buried tomorrow.

You get me arrested, Ned, and I swear to God... we'll be talking about where your wake is next.

I have something to show you.

Can I move this?

Can I?

What's he up to?

Stealing tips now?

Okay buddy. You've had your fun. Let's go.

Come on.

Excuse me?

I'm a guest here.

For the funeral?

Funeral? No. The wedding.

My wedding?

Ruby!

Hey, I've been trying to call you.

What are you doing here?

Come here. Honey, how are you?

You know this guy?

Know me? Yeah. I'm her dad.

Carson Hickley.

A.K.A.

The deceased.

Anyways. Carson owned a very successful landscaping company.

Now, he's got two kids.

Victoria, we already met.

If you don't keep it up a notch, I'm gonna have to take over.

Ned: Victoria's a lot like her old man. She owns her owns her own business.

She's smart. Super sexy.

She kinda had a bit of thing for me, actually.

Oh, my God.

And...

Trevor Hickley.

Carson's son. As the photo illustrates... he is a skeet bag who never got along with his father.

Good.

Where is Trevor now?

In jail. He went in about a month ago for a b and e.

Never even asked for a weekend pas to go to the funeral.

Des: Okay. So, the brother is in prison. So therefore... he can't even be accused of foul play.

So why bother bringing him up?

'Cause he could got someone else to do it.

He's close with his cousins.

A bunch of sleeveens.

Exactly. That's good. That's good. Yes.

Stop that.

Sorry.

Do you have any actual evidence at all?

Me and Carson were really close.

Then he asked me to witness his will.

And then, all of a sudden he drops dead of a supposed heart att*ck.

Supposedly dies of a heart att*ck.

Bingo.

Nobody can find Carson's will.

But I saw him lock it in a desk drawer right after we were done.

Okay. Who else had access to the house?

Immediate family. And the cousins who worked for the landscaping business.

Now, Carson planned to give most of his estate to charity.

And with no will...

Ned: The money goes right to... the kids.

Ned: Look Jake.

I know I'm not the most reliable fella in the world.

But you gotta admit, there's something wrong here.

Do me a favour. Look into Carson Hickley's financials.

See if you can find anything.

Okay.

And if dad doesn't k*ll me first, maybe we can help you.

But don't get your hopes up.

Hood: You were with I. A.?

How did it go?

Okay, I guess.

It's internal affairs, Leslie. They could bury you.

Sorry. You know what I mean.

They kept asking me questions about the m*rder of mayor Clarke.

And my relationship with Jake.

Why?

They said they were going through due process.

I don't know. Something feels wrong about all this.

I'd stay away from Jake.

Don't go giving them any fuel that can get you b*rned.

Tinny: Sergeant.

We still have no new leads on that fugitive case.

Right.

Lucas Ledrew. k*lled his wife twenty years ago and fled.

That' what he'd look like today.

A witness swears that they saw him.

Look into it.

I'll see you at the wedding.

Christian's wedding is today?

Yeah. Uncle Jake didn't tell you?

No. He didn't.

[Message sound.]

That's Jake, isn't it?

He's looking for info.

Probably about a case.

He doesn't want you to get in any more trouble.

Leslie: Don't worry.

I got this.

Christian: Why didn't you tell me you dad was coming?

I didn't think he could make it.

Miss my daughter's wedding?

Are you crazy?

It's a pleasure to meet you, Spencer.

Same here.

I mean, you had me a bit confused there.

I thought you were running out on your tab.

And stealing tips.

What? Oh.

It's a wedding in a bar. I assumed the drinks are free.

Dad, can I see you privately for a minute, please?

Oh, sure hon.

Listen. I brought you a little something that... well, this was your mom's.

Can I do the honours?

Not now.

What?

I think you should go.

Alright. I'll go.

Ruby.

Ruby!

Oh, what have I done?

Victoria: I hope you're both happy.

There's no room at the funeral home now.

So we're stuck here.

I'm sorry, my lover.

Okay, look. It not ideal, but we'll look after your crowd, alright?

Is your brother planning on attending today?

Trevor, no.

I got permission for him to leave the prison.

But he was too selfish.

What a loser.

Don't tell him I said that.

That was meant meant for behind his back.

Ned mentioned something about a will.

There was no will.

I searched my father's desk and there was nothing there.

Maybe someone took it before they could find it.

There was no will.

Can you let that go?

Jake: Okay. Calm down.

Take it easy. I got a wedding to prepare for.

Drinking the good stuff.

Hard day?

Yeah, you could say that.

Have another one.

On me.

The wake. That going on all day?

Hope not.

Thanks for the drink.

[Message sound.]

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Rick. There's twenty bucks there.

What are you doing here?

That's a heluva way to greet a girl.

How's the house arrest?

And the wedding?

Yeah, look. I was gonna tell you about that.

But I didn't because I knew you'd come.

Yeah, that's usually how invitations work.

Full of the charm today, aren't ya?

You really shouldn't be here right now.

You can't be around me. I'm toxic.

What's this about you calling Tinny for info?

What's the case you're working on?

It's not a case. Not really.

No?

No.

Carson Hickley?

Recently deceased. No record.

But report of a domestic dispute two months back at his house... between Carson and his son Trevor.

Really?

Where there any charges laid?

No, but it was called in by Ned Bishop.

By Ned?

Yeah. What's going on?

Ned's holding Carson's wake downstair.

Because he thinks there's foul play involved.

He said that there's a will gone missing.

Although Carson's daughter, Victoria denies there was ever a missing will.

That's interesting.

Can you tell me some more?

No. Get out. I can't believe I'm saying this. But get out.

Get away from me. Stay away from me.

You look hot.

Oh my God, you look so hot.

I do, do I?

You do.

Okay. Your loss.

Christian: Look, this thing with your dad.

If you got something to tell me.

I think now is the time.

It's complicated.

I just wasn't expecting to see him here.

I could tell.

I should have told you about him.

After my mom passed, we just drifted apart.

He's never been the most reliable father.

Families are never simple.

But I will say this... nothing like a wedding for bringing people back together.

I'm so happy we're doing this now.

And if the bar thing's not right, we can also wait.

We got our whole lives for this.

You got cold feet?

I want to do this. Do you?

So. This was your mom's.

Yeah.

Well, I'll follow your lead.

But don't you think she'd want you to have this?

[Ding, ding, ding.]

If I could have your attention please.

I'd like to say a few words.

Ned, I gotta talk to you for a second.

Not now.

Right now.

Carson Hickley was a great fella.

He was a hard worker. And he really cared about people.

He had a beautiful daughter, Victoria. Charming.

Kind hearted. Luscious.

Come here.

Ned: And a troubled jailbird on who couldn't be here today.

But his cousins are.

Good to see you, fellas.

Many of whom would come and go at the Carson's place at will.

Speaking of which...

I am warning you. You stop this. There was no will!

Let's just all remain calm.

Sorry. But the truth must be heard.

And heard it shall be.

Hey! Where are you going?

I think Ruby's coming around. We had a little chat.

Yeah? Okay good.

Whoa, whoa. What are you doing, buddy? Watch it.

You okay?

Yeah, I'm fine.

Listen, you tell Ruby I love her, but that I gotta go.

You're gonna break heart.

I know she doesn't want me here.

Listen, you gotta stay.

At least 'til after the ceremony.

I'm not gonna take no for an answer.

Ahh.

You think my father left you his money.

Is that what this is all about?

No!

Your father, Carson Hickley, was k*lled over that will.

And I believe that the m*rder*r is in this very room.

Not to point any eyeballs.

Jake: Look at the size of those cousins.

Sorry, everyone. Just shut up.

Fine. I won't say a word.

One more thing. Which one of ye two k*lled him?

Oof!

Arrgh!

[cr*ck.]

Jake: Oh. Hey.

I don't think that's your father.

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Victoria: Where is my father body, Ned?

Ned: It's supposed to be right here in this friggin' casket.

This better not bebe a big part of your plan.

B'ys please. I'm not some kind of a sicko, okay?

I brought Carson's body straight here from the funeral home.

He's not there.

Think about it.

First, a missing will. And now a missing body?

Coincidence?

I think not.

You think this is a game?

This is my father's peace that you're playing with.

Look, Victoria. We will find your father's body. Somehow.

Okay. I'm gonna check with the funeral home.

And then I'm gonna see my lawyer.

And I am gonna Sue you for everything you have.

No, no. You don't need to do that.

Joke's on her.

I mean you're broke.

Why didn't you tell me that you filed a complaint to the police... that there was some kind of altercation at Carson's house.

How'd you know about that?

I came home. I found stuff thrown all over the place.

Then Victoria's brother Trevor was there yelling at Carson.

Home?

You were living at Carson's house?

I was technically homeless at the time.

And Carson said it's okay if I could stay there.

Good thing thing too.

I probably saved his life.

What was he fighting about with his son?

Not a clue.

You better not be lying to me, Ned.

Go talk to the last person who saw Carson in that box.

Who?

The fella driving the hearse, Ned.

That's a good idea.

Hello.

Do I even want to know?

It doesn't really matter right now.

What are you doing here?

We're canvassing the neighbourhood for a fugitive.

Lucas Ledrew.

We've aged the photo. He's been in hiding for twenty years.

That's some scar.

Is there a reward for this gentleman?

Don't you wish?

I'll see you at the wedding.

Okay.

Jake.

I didn't tell you this. But did you know that Leslie is being investigated by Internal Affairs?

It's because of me, isn't it?

Conflict of interest.

Tampering with a m*rder case.

I thought you'd want to know.

Thank you.

[Ring.]

I think this is called mixed signals.

Yeah. Why didn't you tell me that you were being investigated by Internal Affairs?

This is all my fault. I knew that this was gonna happen.

Jake. It's not your fault.

I answered all their questions. I told the truth.

It will all go away now.

So just, shut up and listen to some info I got on our case.

Our case?

Carson d*ed... of a heart att*ck.

And a request was made for a autopsy by a close family friend.

Let me guess. Ned Bishop.

And now the body's missing.

What?

It doesn't matter.

I'll tell you more when I know more.

For now, stay away from me.

Stay away from this case.

Relax. Everything's find on my end.

I gotta go.

What's all this?

Hood: I told you these guys meant business.

They need your passwords too.

Christian's turned into one of them groomzillas.

Apparently a dead body at his wedding is one of his triggers.

Carson's corpse goes missing.

And you requested, and were denied an autopsy report with the police.

I requested an autopsy because somebody k*lled him.

You know, I gotta say... this is all starting to sound crazier and crazier by the minute.

Yeah?

I talked to the guys who dropped the casket here.

They told me that Carson's body was definitely with them... when they left the funeral home.

They didn't take their eyes off it, even for a second.

Maybe for a couple of minutes in the hearse.

Because they had to come up with a plan on how to navigate the steps outside.

Wait a minute.

That's enough time for someone to have taken the body.

Des: Ned.

Carson Hickley was a wealthy, wealthy man.

Failed to point that out, did you?

No I didn't!

His estimated net worth was over five million dollars.

Five million bucks.

That's enough to m*rder over.

He was planning to leave it all to charity.

Most of it.

But if there was no will... the money automatically goes to both Victoria and her brother Trevor.

The skeet who's in jail.

And - this is crucial information -

I'm embarrassed to even point this out, Ned.

Victoria's bankrupt.

Bankrupt?

Yeah.

Which gives her a little thing called "motive".

To a little thing called "m*rder".

Or destroying a will, if you weren't mentioned in it.

Victoria?

No, no. She's perfect. She'd never do that.

Des.

Have you been wearing foundation again?

Are the bags under my eyes back?

Sorry.

This is mortuary makeup.

Buddy must have had his hands all over the corpse.

Who?

Buddy. What was his name? The fella who was here earlier?

Doctor Gardner.

Doctor? How do you know him?

He's a bit of a regular.

He's a dentist.

Why would someone be fooling around with a body?

Actually, I don't want to know that.

Des, I think it's time that you go for a little cleaning.

What?

Again with this?

I live in a storage room above a bar.

Look at my life. Just cut me some slack.

You're teeth, b'y. Your teeth. Your teet.

What?

Do see the dentist. See if you can find anything.

And be careful.

Okay.

This is the worst wedding-funeral ever.

You doing this in protest?

You don't want to see me happy, so you ruin my wedding?

Yes b'y.

Get that casket outta here.

I can't get rid of the casket.

If they find the body, the cops are gonna want to look at it.

Plus buddy's daughter is threatening to Sue me.

You know, Ruby really loves me.

But I think that a wake at the wedding might just scare her off.

Maybe this is a sign.

I mean, think about it.

Do you really know this woman that you're marrying?

Or the family that you're marrying into?

You have no idea what you're talking about.

Be a good brother.

Focus on getting rid of that wake.

[Crash.]

Is that your future father-in-law over there smashing glasses?

Shut up.

Rose: You're gonna look so beautiful.

Sloan: Yeah.

Very wedding like.

I'm not sure how I feel about my dad being here.

You two have bad blood?

After my mom d*ed, we moved around a lot.

Spencer could never hold down a steady job.

That couldn't have been easily.

I bet you had to pick up the slack a lot.

I know I had to.

I would work part time as a cashier after school.

Other odd jobs.

Doesn't leave time for friends or a normal life, does it?

Everything will be fine.

I just wasn't expecting to see him.

I guess we have some issues we need to work through.

Oh. That must have cost a few dollars.

It was my mother's.

Oh it's a classic. Really pretty.

Hello.

Any one at home? Or work or... work...

Sorry. We're closed. You'll have to come back later.

Oh. I'm sorry. Doctor, mister dentist-man.

I don't think... this can't wait.

I got this funny thing going on in the back of my jaw.

I think it might be ingrown. But nothing needs to be drilled or a needle or anything like that.

You got another patient there?

It might be something that's going around.

Well, I guess you leave me no choice.

Christian: You wanna tell me what's going on?

Old friend.

Easily excitable nothing to worry about.

Spencer.

I come from a family of cops and P.I.s. So...

I tend to know when something's not on the up and up, you know?

Well, I owe the guy twenty grand.

He says if I don't get it to him today... that I'm finished.

What?

Son. I got my vices. I'm a gambler-a-holic.

Or whatever the hell you wanna call it.

And the thought of seeing Ruby... made me so nervous...

Look, you lost at cards. That's not a problem we can't fix.

Well, I think I'd better get out of town until after the wedding.

Unless I could borrow some money from you.

Leslie: You're gonna look some sharp for the wedding.

Rose wanted me to get a new suit.

Shag all wrong with the old one.

Must be exciting.

Getting more so by the minute.

To what do I owe the pleasure?

You looking for Jake?

I wanted to ask your advice on a police matter.

It's both personal and professional, actually.

What's on your mind?

It seems internal affairs has taken an interest in me.

I can guess why.

My job could be on the line.

Jake was responsible for you being suspended once before.

I don't think he'd want to see it happen again.

Yeah, but it's different this time.

I don't think I care anymore.

About the job, I mean. Not your son.

Unfortunately, it's more than just your job at stake.

If those guys find anything they can use against you... you're looking at some serious jail time.

What do I do? I just back off?

And let Jake go down for a m*rder he didn't commit?

No. Not that anyone would blame you.

Leslie. We're all working on this with Jake.

We'll prove his innocence.

As for you. You can't risk going to jail...

trying to keep Jake out of one.

Thanks Mal.

Hey.

What is it?

Ruby's lying.

Have you been drinking?

Stay still. No talking.

Oh my. That's not good.

What's not good?

It's lucky you came to me when you did.

It is?

It's a very bad abscess. We'll have to take care of it right away.

What? No. I think it's done. I think whatever you did...

You just count back from ten for me.

[Muffled] Ten, nine, eight...

What the hell happened here?

Hello?

Victoria.

[Bang.]

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Uh. Thanks. But Des does all my ironing.

Victoria: Where's my father's body?

Jake: I'm just trying to figure that out.

Are you and Ned in this together for my dad's money?

Are you investigating me?

What is going on?

I'm trying to figure out everything you just said.

I'm sorry. I don't even know what the hell I'm doing.

I'm so sorry. I just... sorry.

Am I bleeding?

A little bit.

Sorry.

I know you're bankrupt, by the way.

I made one bad decision.

And lost everything I worked so hard for.

I'm gonna lose my house.

Did anyone else in your family know anything about that?

You're poor decision making?

Just my brother.

I couldn't tell my dad. He'd be so disappointed.

Before your brother went to jail... him and your father, they got in some big fight, didn't they?

What was that all about?

Dad was acting weird before he d*ed.

He developed this temper.

My brother was just trying to calm things down.

And it just got heated and... that's all.

It'll be okay.

It'll be okay...

Leslie: Now you... really are sending mixed signals.

Ned: Jake.

What are you doing?

Sleaze much?

Come on, my ducky. Let's get a drink into you.

Don't even think about telling me to leave.

No, no.

She had an iron. I walked...

Yeah, I don't care. I don't care.

Hey. Hey buddy. Can you untie me?

Hey! Hey. Wakie wakie!

Oh my God it's Carson Hickley. The dead body.

Oh my God! It's a dead body.

Arrgh!

I need to take a loan out against my share of the bar.

Something tells me it's not to cover Des's decoration expenses.

It's for Spencer. He needs cash.

Mal: Son.

There's something we need to tell you.

This looks like Ruby's necklace.

I noticed the designer stamp. "DD".

It's from Diamond Design right here in town.

It's impossible. She said it was her mom's.

And then, there's this.

Ruby and her dad? They both had... criminal records?

Ruby spent some time in juvie.

But it's Spencer I 'd worry about.

That's a pretty impressive rap sheet.

Ruby's been playing me?

That can't be right.

Well, Spencer sure has.

Mal: Ruby knows we're all broke. So... what could she want from us?

Look, let's focus.

Before we accuse your bride to be of being on the grift.

Why would she lie to me about this necklace being her mom's... if she wasn't playing me?

Son!

Why won't this program accept my changes?

Des: You're him. You're him!

You're Lucas Ledrew.

You've been living here for years as this Dr. Gardner guy.

When really you were this Ledrew fella the whole time.

Just calm down kid. This will all be over... as soon as I can switch the dental records.

You won't be able to do it that way.

You're gonna have to do it manually.

With the coding.

And I can help with that.

Okay. Then do it.

My hands are tied up.

Thanks.

Okay. So I got an APB out on the missing body.

So you think that Carson Hickley was m*rder*d.

According to the blood work from a few weeks back, there were high levels...

of Mercury in Carson's system.

Mercury.

So he was poisoned.

There's no shortage of motive to go around.

We know that Carson was a huge philanthropist, right?

So possibly he was planning on donating half of his money to charity.

But without the will that Ned claims exists... all the money is gonna go to Victoria and her brother.

Her brother was living with Carson.

And that would give him the opportunity... to administer the poison before he went to jail.

And we both know he and a trouble past.

Victoria's bankrupt. I know she needs the cash. But... there's just something about her.

The way that she talks about her father.

You could tell that she loved him.

And she's insanely protective over her brother.

None of this adds up.

[Phone buzz.]

What's going on?

A text message from a dentist's office.

Dr Gardner is Ledrew.

Dr. Gardner is a m*rder*r.

And I sent Des right to him.

No, no, no you don't.

Des is in trouble. I gotta help him.

Let me see that ankle.

Come on.

Oh.

Honey. I know we're not the most traditional couple.

But, I at least wanted my dress to be a surprise.

Like everything else in your life.

What are you talking about?

You lied to me.

About you and your father.

I saw your records.

Have you been checking up on me?

Look, don't change the subject.

Are you running a con on me and my family?

Spencer and I... we used to run scams.

When I was a kid.

But I would never do that to you.

How can you even ask me that?

He just asked me for twenty thousand dollars.

What?

I was worried he was up to something.

I used to give him money whenever he got himself into trouble.

That's why I cut him out of my life.

Stop with the lies.

Look. This necklace.

Used to be your moms, you said. Yeah?

I don't even know how this fits into your little grift.

I know this is no heirloom.

I wanted to tell you it wasn't my mother's.

But then I'd have to tell you about my father and my past.

We're done.

Get your stuff together and leave.

Without taking anything else from my family.

If you don't mind.

Ledrew: Did you do it yet?

Des: Yeah.

Sort of, actually.

'Cause I'm gonna need... special software program to save the changes.

Otherwise, it's gonna keep reverting back every time you refresh the page.

You better solve it. Or you're going under for good.

What are you doing?

Shut up.

Shut up and figure it out.

[Phone rings.]

Hello.

Christian. Buddy? I need that money now.

Good luck. I know you and your daughter are playing me.

What? You don't understand.

Give us the money or Spencer is a dead man.

You are determined. I'll give you that.

Look, have a nice life, alright? Or not.

Des!

Looks like we found our missing corpse.

Ledrew must have taken Des. Why?

Jake, you gotta go.

I gotta call this in.

Wait a minute. Wait a minute.

These are dental records for Carson Hickley and Lucas Ledrew.

Is Ledrew trying to fake his own death?

I mean, that could be why he's flipping the dental records.

It looks like he couldn't finish it.

Des is a wizard at this stuff.

Unless he needed his own software to finish it.

I know where they are.

Wait, Jake.

For Ledrew's plan to work, he'd have to destroy Carson's body.

You hear that?

Those tanks are leaking.

There's no way to shut them off.

Is he gonna torch this place?

Where's the fuse?

Jake.

It's nitroglycerine.

Jake: Um. Is it just me? Or is there... a bunch of liquid in that lightbulb?

It's highly volatile.

Oh oh.

They're a timer... on the friggin' lights.

We gotta get that outta there.

Jake!

Nice and easy.

Hurry, okay.

Now who's sending mixed signals?

You're kind of distracting me.

Keep an eye on the clock!

Five.

Four.

Three.

Two.

That woulda been some light bill.

♪

I can't believe she played me, dad.

Christian, there's a lot more going on here than it appears.

I can feel it.

I got all my stuff. So...

I guess this is goodbye.

I guess so.

Oh. Here.

I know you don't believe this but why would I steal from you?

You have nothing. But I don't care.

I still love you.

But there's nothing I can say to convince you.

Son, think about this. I believe she loves you.

Do you love her?

Hey, Ruby.

Yes?

Your dad's kidnapper just called.

So you might want to tell him I'm on to you.

Smooth son.

Dad's never used kidnappers.

See, this is a code.

Christian. She's being serious.

I have to find him.

Okay wait.

Let's find out what's going on.

Hurry up. Hurry up!

Okay.

And done.

Nice work.

Leslie: Drop the Kn*fe.

It's over, Gardner. Or should I say Ledrew?

Des!

I got him.

Hey, that's my fathers's jacket!

Give that to me!

Just take it easy.

What the hell is going on here?

Kidnapper: Where's my money?

Dad!

Sorry honey.

Look. It wasn't a scam. I borrowed that money to buy that necklace.

And then I told you it was your mom's.

Because I was just hoping that you'd accept it.

Hey! Not me. Take Jake.

You know what? Let's just deal with one psychopath at a time.

Okay? Now listen. I know you want to get outta here.

But the place is crawling with cops. So listen.

Just take this coat.

And use it to cover yourself up, alright?

Now go. Go!

Now, let me guess.

Spencer owes you money?

Here.

Just take this and go.

That's not enough.

Alright.

Take this too.

Christian. You don't have to do that.

This is our debt.

Man, that is a beautiful ring.

Spencer, give him the ring.

[Punch.]

Magic.

Honey.

I'm so sorry.

It's okay, dad.

Ruby. I'm an idiot.

Mal: Does that meed the wedding's back on?

Christian: If she'll have me.

Leslie: Jake.

Did Ledrew get away?

Yeah, but he's not gonna get far. I put my ankle bracelet in his coat.

Victoria, do you mind if I...

Hey!

Have a look at this?

What's that?

The last will and testament of Carson Hickley.

How did it get in there?

Good question.

Why don't you ask your little girlfriend there?

It says here... that Carson left Victoria everything.

♪

Jack: So... do you want to explain why you hid your father's will?

Especially when it names you as the soul heir.

I love my brother.

He and my father didn't get along.

And if this will was read, it would just hurt Trevor more.

And then he would never take any money from me, knowing that it wasn't my father's intention.

The will disappears. And then you split everything with your brother.

And he never knows the difference.

Why was it in his coat?

I couldn't destroy it.

I just figured it would be better if it stayed with dad.

I guess I have to take this to the lawyers now.

Well, not necessarily. I don't really see a will around here, do you?

No.

Ned?

B'ys, it's right there, look!

Ned.

Oh, no. There's no will.

Thanks Ned.

What about the Mercury in my father's system?

I think I can answer that.

Believe it or not.

Dental records show that your dad had a number of Mercury fillings... that began to break down.

Didn't k*ll him.

But it would explain those trace elements.

It could also explain why he might have been acting a little off... before he passed away.

And we got Ledrew, thanks to you.

So, you think it means...

It means you might have a sh*t at getting out of house arrest.

Yes, b'y.

Des: Body and casket... removed.

Ned did alright.

That means we're ready. Let's go. Come on.

Wow.

Who?

Des. Did you do all this?

It's beautiful.

Des: Yeah, weddings are without a corpse.

They usually are, Dessy.

Come here.

Can't take you nowhere.

Nice new suit there, Malachy.

Look a lot like the old one.

I knew that gravy stain would come out.

Maybe we should renew our vows.

What do you think?

No more weddings.

Hey. Best man.

Let's go, brother.

Uh, who's gonna marry you guys, anyway?

Des: This is my favourite part.

He applied on line to be the officiant.

♪

Alright.

Dear family and friends.

B'ys I look around and see that we're all family. So... so as a family, we gather here to witness the loving union of Christian Doyle and Ruby Renette.

In matrimony.

♪

Announcer: Next week on Republic of Doyle...

Strike breakers and g*n runners.

Someone is bringing in g*ns. Who?

You don't get off my yard, you'll be sorry.

Announcer: Just another day at the office for Jake.

Republic of Doyle, next Wednesday on CBC.