Previously on "nypd blue"...
I thought
he was taking the week.
The boss said it was okay
to get back to work.
Hi.
Hey.
I just need
to get back into it.
Haven’t spoken
in three days.
It’s a rough time.
This isn’t
just about your dad.
I’ve had a lot going on
recently.
And you kept it all to yourself
bottled up, just like this.
Because this is how
I handle things.
Not if you want
to be with me.
I wish I felt the way that you
want me to, but I just can’t.
Then be straight with me
and be honest.
Then maybe it’s a good idea
If we stop seeing each
other for a while.
Richard forest‐‐
he was cracked in the skull.
No sign of a break‐in.
Who found him?
She did.
Didn’t know him well.
Blood on that glass thing?
Yeah, blood.
It looks like
there’s a clean print on it.
Did you sleep all right?
Me and rita.
Sorry to hear it.
Mcdowell: morning.
Hey.
What do we got?
D.o.a. Is richard forest.
That’s the m*rder w*apon.
Medavoy and jones?
Started a canvass.
Guy’s got a message
on his voice mail.
We’ll get t.a.r.u.
To retrieve it.
Call in crime scene
while you’re at it?
Sure.
"Die, you dumb bitch."
It’s written on this flier
Next to a name
and a contact number.
Andy: for what?
A band‐‐the spikes.
They’re playing
a show tonight.
"For information,
call carla at circle,"
With an arrow pointing
towards where someone wrote,
"Die, you dumb bitch."
I’ll notify t. A. R. U.
And crime scene.
Yeah, we need to try and get
in touch with this carla.
Good idea.
These two?
She told me,
but I think they’re okay.
It’s gonna hit the fan.
Let’s think positive.
You can light your incense
and say "om,"
But trust me‐‐
the fan.
Woman: richard, this is carla.
I got your message.
You’re an assh*le,
and I hope you die in a ditch.
Go to hell.
[ Receiver clicks ]
Identified herself as carla.
The same one
from the flier,
The one that said, "die, bitch"
with the contact number?
There’s a good sh*t.
I traced the number back
to an office
Rented to
carla whitford attractions.
Concert booker.
What did the d. O. A. Do
for a living, music guy?
Rita: no one to tell us yet.
Phone message at the office
says she opens at 10:00.
We’re heading down there.
Lieutenant, line one.
Detective sipowicz, line two.
Anything on the canvass?
Nothing much to canvass.
The guy owns
the whole building,
Uses the rest of the floors
for storage.
And nothing
from the folks next door.
Don’t get comfortable.
as*ault on avenue c,
1509.
[ Sighs ]
here we go.
Get the car.
I’ll be right down.
What’s up?
Theo’s teacher called,
Asking if we can bring
some extra cupcakes.
Sure.
They put out desserts
for after the play.
That’s the basic routine.
Sounds fun.
She referred to you
as "mrs. Sipowicz."
It was probably
just an innocent mix‐up,
But I didn’t catch it
quick enough to correct her.
Well, we’ll do it tonight.
Good.
So, that’s it?
Are you okay?
Yeah, I got to talk
to this lady.
Russian lady lets herself
into her apartment.
Perp comes up from behind,
Tries to strangle her
with a cord.
She fought him off.
He boogied out the fire escape.
No signs of forced entry.
Husband’s on his way from work.
What’s her name?
Pardee.
Mrs. Pardee?
Detective jones and medavoy.
Did you see the man
who tried to strangle you?
No.
This happened in the hallway
or in the apartment?
In.
So you think the man was
already in the apartment,
Or did he sneak in behind you
as you closed the door?
I think he’s already inside.
How’d you fight him off?
I reached, and I stick
my fingers in his eyes,
And I kick his knee.
Quick thinking.
Have you thought about
if there’s anyone in your life
Who might have done this?
We have no money.
Must have been some crazy
new york person for no reason.
So you don’t keep any valuables
or cash in the apartment?
It’s okay.
Everything is okay.
I don’t press charges.
Ma’am,
you could have been k*lled.
Everything is okay,
really.
No need for police.
Man: natalia!
Natalia!
Can I help you, sir?
This is my husband.
Sweetheart.
Hello, roy.
Are you okay?
No problem.
Mr. Pardee, after we’ve
checked out the apartment,
Why don’t you come down
to the precinct with us
And help find who did this
while your wife gets treated?
I’m not gonna leave her
like this.
Everything is okay,
really.
Baldwin: we’ll get
back to you in a bit.
Excuse me.
[ Knock on door ]
Detectives sipowicz and clark.
You want to turn that off?
I got to call you back.
Is this about
richard forest?
Word got around fast.
Small community, tight‐knit.
It’s devastating.
What community
are we talking about?
Richard was in
music development.
He’s a backer‐‐
money guy.
So he’d front cash
to bands?
In return for a piece of
their profit down the line.
He get along with folks,
generally?
He was passionate.
How’d you get along
with him?
Fine.
Any strong words
with him recently?
Nothing out of the ordinary.
Carla: richard, this is carla.
I got your message.
You’re an assh*le,
and I hope you die in a ditch.
Go to hell.
Clark: explain the message.
He pulled his bands from me
’Cause I didn’t follow
his direct order.
What was the order, and who
was he to give it to you?
An egotistical assh*le.
He dumped the spikes
off his roster
And wanted to blackball them.
I owed their lead singer a
favor, so I booked them anyway.
So this wasn’t
something personal.
’Cause if we find out it was,
You’ll learn the uglier side
of this process.
He was a f*g,
thank you very much.
And besides, I heard richard
bought it early this morning.
I was with people
from midnight to 6:00.
Names and numbers,
If you’re not too devastated
about him buying it.
He was a grade "a" prick who
b*rned everybody he worked with.
You got your work
cut out for you.
How long you and your wife
been married?
A year and a half.
How’d you meet?
In russia.
I don’t mean to be rude, but
just so we know what’s going on,
Was this some mail‐order
bride type arrangement?
We met through
a dating agency.
How would you characterize your
relationship with your wife?
Happy.
Everything I could ask for.
Complete bliss‐‐
cloud nine.
[ Sighs ]
Natalia...
Is a wonderful...
Wonderful person,
But she’s from moscow.
Which means what?
Moscow women are harder,
colder, savvier.
I mean, the prime russian brides
come from the small towns,
And I knew this going in,
But as soon as I asked
natalia to dance,
And I looked
into her eyes‐‐
Let’s get specific now,
mr. Pardee.
[ Sighs ]
She sends money home.
She makes her phone calls
late at night.
She has to run out
and meet serge
Because he’s her second cousin,
and he needs help.
It’s all so secretive
with her.
She never tells me
what’s going on.
So when you heard
she’d been att*cked,
Any candidates
come to mind?
I have no idea.
Has she been seeing anyone
outside the marriage?
I can’t emphasize enough
How little I know
about her personal life.
All right, which restaurant
she work at?
Moose mcfriday’s up on lex.
She’s hostess there
on weekends.
A couple of guys there are
trying to get into her pants.
How do you know?
Well, I don’t.
Just a husband’s intuition.
So, your relationship
with your wife
Isn’t everything
you could ask for,
Which is what you just
said a minute ago.
Yeah, I guess
it has been difficult.
Difficult enough for you
to want to have her k*lled?
No, not by a long sh*t!
Hey.
Hey.
You get the dump back
on the d. O. A.’S cell phone?
Yeah, a bunch of calls in
from a justin tangier.
He’s a singer
with the spikes.
Connie and I are gonna
bring him in.
Cool.
Rita, I really hope
we can stay friends.
Uh, john, we both know that
doesn’t really happen, right?
Who says it can’t?
Maybe down the road,
but after two people break up,
The whole "let’s stay friends"
thing is a little naive...
And kind of insulting,
to be honest.
I was just trying to make
the best of the situation.
It’s easy. You respect me.
I’ll respect you.
We’ll do our jobs,
act like adults, and move on.
Okay.
Sound fair?
Sure.
I’ll bring you up to speed
after we talk to justin.
Great.
Man: your honor, you’ve read
all of the material.
My client, mr. Wells,
stands convicted of m*rder
And has spent 21 months
in prison
Based solely on the word
of a single eyewitness,
Who has since made
a signed affidavit
Recanting his testimony.
I urge you to grant the 440
motion to vacate the sentence,
Set aside the jury verdict,
and set bail for my client,
Pending any further action
by the d. A.
Thank you, mr. Collins.
Ms. Haywood?
Mr. Wells is
a convicted drug dealer,
Who, according to a jury,
Brutally sh*t
and k*lled two men.
The state believes this witness
was coerced into recanting,
And his original testimony
was accurate.
We therefore ask you
to reject the motion,
Or at least give us some time
to rebuild our case.
Ms. Haywood,
as distasteful as it is,
I’m afraid that based on
what i’ve read and heard,
The court has no choice
but to set aside the verdict
And grant bail for mr. Wells
pending a new trial.
Bail to be set
in the amount of $50,000.
Can I address
a. D. A. Haywood?
No.
I just want to tell her that
there’s no hard feelings.
I’m not looking
for an apology or nothing.
Mr. Collins, get your client out
of here before I change my mind.
Yes, judge.
Let’s go, jerry.
Can I talk now?
Because I think there’s
been a real misunderstanding.
Oh, it’s possible, justin.
Explain richard forest’s
credit card in your pocket,
And this could go quick.
Loaned to me by richard.
Is he saying I stole it?
Why’d he give you
the card?
He backs my band.
I need something‐‐
strings, sticks...undies‐‐
He provides...willingly.
When’d you talk
to him last?
Last night.
Over at his place?
On the phone.
What about?
About working a d.j.
Into the band.
Now, what on earth
am I doing here?
’Cause i’m just plain
confused.
Well, richard forest
was found m*rder*d.
You know anything
about it?
Are you serious?
Why all the calls
yesterday?
You’re serious?
We’re serious, and having
his credit card is serious,
Unless you focus, we’re starting
to look at you as involved.
The calls were about the band,
about the d. J.,
Some new material‐‐
the band!
We heard
he dropped your band
And was working the town
to blackball you.
Total lie.
We get it’s a tough
business, justin.
Losing a deep pocket
can make a guy desperate.
Except for the fact
we were not dropped.
I mean,
maybe for a second,
But he’d say that
every time we’d disagree.
And make calls
to concert bookers,
Telling them to ignore you?
Richard forest is‐‐
was queen of the drama queens,
But it didn’t mean jack.
It didn’t make him
enemies?
Not of me.
Who, then?
I don’t know!
He liked rough trade.
You know, eighth avenue boys.
Got an alibi
for last night?
I was with my friend,
remmy blanchard.
His name and number.
Then can I leave?
You’re sticking around
while we check it out.
And you’re a collar
For that quarter ounce of weed
we took off you.
Great.
Bad day goes to hell.
Have a seat, chris.
Okay?
You work with a natalia pardee
over at‐‐
Moose mcfriday’s,
why?
Natalia was att*cked today
at her apartment.
Oh, my god.
Is she all right?
Yeah, she’ll be fine.
Oh, my god.
Baldwin: yeah, we talked
to some people there,
And word is you and natalia
were more than just friends.
Who said that?
Is it true?
I’d like to know
who said that.
Now start answering
the questions,
Or we’re gonna get
pissed off.
We hung out a lot
after work.
We did make out a couple times
over at my apartment,
But we never had sex.
She said she’d never
cheat on her husband.
After you were
mugging it up,
Did she ever mention anyone
who was after her?
No, everybody loves natalia.
Natalia involved in any criminal
element as far as you knew?
No, natalia’s one of the
sweetest chicks i’ve ever met.
[ Sighs ]
She ever talk about her
relationship with her husband?
A little bit, yeah.
And?
Look, she was trying
to get a divorce,
But she only had conditional
status since they were
married less than two years.
She was trying to petition
the i. N. S. To be fully legal.
Why’d she want the divorce?
Have you met him?
Yeah.
Well, there you go.
Was she afraid of him?
No.
He’s been filling her head
with a bunch of lies,
Like how he’s gonna have her
deported if she ever leaves him.
She’s out here all alone,
married to a guy
she doesn’t love.
Put yourself
in her situation.
If we find out you’ve
been banging her, chris‐‐
No, I swear to god.
I mean, have I been
trying like hell? Yes.
But she won’t,
so we haven’t.
This remmy blanchard confirms
justin was with him.
Yeah, i’m still here.
There’s a bakery on the way
to theo’s school.
What’s the name?
I’ll call in an order.
I already did.
You hear from crime scene?
Yeah, lots of lifts,
two of interest.
First is this
justin tangiers slob.
Don’t help us much ’cause
he’s got legitimate access
With the d.o.a.
Fronting his band.
Still, that proves
he’s been there.
Second was a clean blood print
off the m*rder w*apon
For a randall stokes.
Fbi has him four days awol
from camp lejeune.
Marine.
Justin know the guy?
Said he never heard of him,
But the kid’s
a little hard to trust.
That was carla whitford.
She said she’s seen
a marine‐looking type
Hanging around the clubs
with remmy blanchard.
We need to have a talk
with this guy.
I know that name‐‐
remmy blanchard.
You know him personally?
From the food section.
He’s a restaurateur.
Was instrumental
in opening up tribeca.
Very rich.
Carla says he likes hanging
with bands and young guys.
Lives on carmine street.
Mr. Blanchard?
You’re the detectives
from the phone?
Yeah, we got some more
questions for you.
You mind if we come in?
I said justin was with me.
What else do you want?
Let us in.
We’ll tell you.
Please.
You know a guy named
randall stokes?
Remmy: why?
Andy: like I said
on the phone,
This is a homicide
investigation.
You can do
the math yourself.
Is he a suspect in the homicide?
Does he need an attorney?
Are you hiding this kid?
I’m not hiding anyone.
I’ve just lived in this part
of town a long time
And seen a lot of friends
bullied by cops.
We’re not looking
to bully him.
We just wanted to talk to him
about a rich gay guy,
Same age as you, who’s head
he might have caved in.
Yeah, unless that kind of thing
don’t worry you.
Richard forest?
Smacked with
a hunk of glass.
And that’s why you
called about justin?
Clark: and that’s why
we’re here talking to you,
Where all roads seem
to be leading.
Which we’re a little
curious about.
You want my alibi now?
Isn’t justin my alibi?
Randall stokes,
you know where he is?
Out and about.
Does he have
a cell phone on him?
He should.
Okay, why don’t you call him,
get him back here?
But don’t mention police.
I’m not an idiot.
What do you know
about this kid‐‐stokes?
Not much.
You sleeping with him?
He’s not quite there yet.
Soon, but not quite.
So you just let him
flop here?
I like young guys around.
They watch tv
in their underwear.
How did you meet him?
Justin introduced us.
Justin said he
didn’t know stokes.
He probably thought you were
coming after him for pandering.
So, aside from being a wannabe
rock star, justin’s a gay pimp.
Anything you want, anytime, any
age, conscious, unconscious‐‐
Justin has no morals.
But you still
hang out with him.
He introduces me to class acts
like randall stokes.
Elevator just stopped.
Has he got a key?
He’s at the door.
[ Keys jingling ]
I got a new shirt.
Take it easy, randy.
[ Glass shatters ]
Calm down!
What’d I do?
You fought us,
for one, assh*le!
Sorry for the mess.
Thanks for coming back,
mr. Pardee.
Sure.
The problem we’re having‐‐
Other people’s account
of natalia
And her relationship to you
Have differed from what
you’ve told us.
Oh, yeah?
Like what?
That you’ve resisted divorce,
Holding her residential status
here over her head.
Who told you this?
One of those horn dogs
she works with?
I’m the one that’s lived
with her for almost two years,
And i’m telling you, natalia
knows how to work people.
Has she asked you
for a divorce?
What, did natalia bat
her eyes at you,
Show you some leg?
Am I picking up a jealous
streak here, mr. Pardee?
I’d just like to know
why you’re defending natalia,
Who’s basically a con artist,
and not believing me.
You were married to a filipino
woman for three years,
Another mail‐order bride.
What does that have to do
with anything?
Well, the report says she
disappeared five years ago.
She didn’t disappear.
She walked out on me.
Tell us about it.
She started hanging out
with american women,
Got all americanized.
Next thing‐‐
she doesn’t love me.
Needed to find out
who she was.
One day, I came home from work,
and she was gone.
A week later, her mother
called from the philippines
Saying she hadn’t
heard from salerna.
So I filed a report
just in case,
But I knew all along
That she had probably just met
some guy and hit the road.
And you never heard
from salerna again?
No.
We spoke with the detective
in jersey city
Who investigated your first
wife’s disappearance.
He suspected you
Because salerna didn’t pack any
clothes before she left.
Only her purse was missing.
I don’t have an answer for that.
She just left.
So bad things just happen
to your mail‐order wives?
If being suckered
and mistreated by women,
Who just want to come
to america
And then dump their husband,
who loves them, is a crime,
Then lock me up because
that’s all i’m guilty of.
You need
to stay reachable, sir.
You know, insult on injury.
That’s what this is!
Stay reachable.
Oh, anticrime
did a pross sweep.
They might still be using
the interview rooms.
I’ll clear the pokey.
Come here.
[ Clears throat ]
Sit.
And milner’s bakery called.
They need
your credit card number.
[ Andy clears throat ]
[ Dialing ]
Yeah, this is andy sipowicz.
I got to give you a card number?
Talk about the weather.
So, how about this weather?
Brings the girls out.
Andy?
Up.
All right, you’re civil
when I take these off,
Or you could end up sh*t.
[ Door closes ]
Why’d you fight us, randy?
Don’t want to go back
to camp lejeune.
What’s so bad?
Sit down.
Gunnery sergeant breaks my ass
all the time.
Got fed up.
Him breaking your ass got
anything to do
With you getting spotted
coming out of a gay bar?
Your sergeant said he heard guys
were giving you heat for it.
I just went in for a beer.
I didn’t know
what kind of place it was.
Yeah, and we didn’t just grab
you out of a gay guy’s house.
All right, from now on, you’re
honest and forthright, kid,
Or you spend the rest
of your life in jail.
For being awol?
For k*lling richard forest.
Never heard of him.
How’d your fingerprint
end up in his blood
On the object
that k*lled him?
[ Sighs ]
All right.
I’ll be honest now.
I woke up with that thing
in my hand.
I never hit him with it.
You’d been drinking?
No.
A guy I met at a club told me
about this party‐‐
Booze, women, grass.
I was, like,
"lead the way."
Who’s this guy?
Justin something.
When we get there, it’s just
this one dude, forest,
So i’m like, "i’ll drink
a beer and then split."
But I must have been drugged,
’Cause I woke up
five hours later.
This bloody thing’s
in my hand,
And forest was dead
on the floor.
Where was justin?
Gone.
I must have been drugged.
You’re sure it wasn’t more
of a blackout scenario,
Like you did something
and don’t remember it,
Or you just put it out of your
head ’cause you don’t want to?
I think I was drugged,
like roofied.
All right, randy,
we know about justin,
And there’s no way you
went to richard forest’s house
Expecting girls.
That’s what he said!
We also know a little
about you,
And we think it’s possible that
you were partying with richard,
And he wanted to do things that
you weren’t comfortable with,
And you got upset.
No!
I mean...
Oh, my god.
How long you
in the service?
Two years.
You got family
in the marines?
[ Sighs ] my dad.
Makes sense you’re struggling
with feelings you got,
And that’s something
to get across
In terms of getting a judge
to understand what happened,
But you got to lay it out.
Maybe‐‐maybe I did do it!
I mean,
if the guy came onto me,
I would have kicked his ass,
but I just don’t remember.
You got to talk to justin.
Please, talk to justin.
We’ll talk to him, and that’ll
give you some time to think.
Let’s go downstairs.
Pardee’s got a brother
with a minor sheet.
Apparently fried his brain
a little
From too much dr*gs
as a kid.
We’ve been leaving messages
at his work
And the s. R. O.
He’s been flopping at.
Did you talk
to natalia again?
Yeah, but she didn’t
give us anything.
Either she honestly doesn’t know
who would do this,
Or she has a real fear
of dealing with police.
And she’s not mixed up in
anything as far as we know?
Other than the husband,
everybody says she’s
a sweetheart.
So what’s the next move?
We’re gonna go sit on
the brother’s apartment.
What can I say?
b*at it.
Afternoon, counselor.
Detective.
Hey, what’s up?
Just checking in.
Yeah?
Nothing else?
Do you think i’m paranoid?
I’m not, right?
What’s going on?
I’ve been doing this a while,
and I never feel, like, unsafe
When it comes to perps
I put away.
I don’t need the disclaimers.
What happened?
This guy I sent to jail a couple
years back got out today
Off a key witness
recanting his testimony,
Which is a total crock.
And he did what?
He made some comments
during the original trial,
Plus today he said something
that was creepy.
You tell the judge?
It’s nothing overt.
It’s just a feeling.
And then today i’ve been getting
some hang‐ups at my office,
Which I never get.
All right.
Give me this guy’s info.
I’ll take care of it.
What are you gonna do?
Talk to him.
But you’re not gonna
piss him off or anything?
Nice and friendly.
[ Sighs ]
You’ll let me know
how it goes?
Don’t worry.
It’s taken care of.
[ Sighs ] good.
I’m gonna ask you again,
justin.
You know randall stokes?
And i’m saying again, no.
You introduced him to remmy
and richard forest,
But he still doesn’t
ring a bell?
Are we talking
about the jarhead?
[ Groans ]
sorry, I only
know him as randy.
Where’d you meet him?
Continental bar.
He didn’t have a place to stay,
so I hooked him with remmy.
Pimped him.
I didn’t get nothing
out of it.
What happened when you took him
to forest’s last night?
I didn’t see richard.
You didn’t go there
with randy stokes?
No, ma’am.
You didn’t drug randy
and serve him up to richard
Like you’ve been
known to do?
Who said that?
Word on the street.
Want to try something, justin,
maybe save some years in jail?
You went over there with randy,
Offered him up unconscious as an
incentive to re‐sign your band.
He never dropped my band.
Forest refused, tried to throw
you out, you fought.
It got out of control.
You put the w*apon in your
sleepy friend’s hand.
I was with remmy blanchard
all night.
But somehow,
this kid from nowhere
Makes up a story about you
That fits other accounts
of you just by accident?
How about this kid tells me
he needs money
And is willing to earn it
the hard way,
So I make a phone call.
And this is
just coming out now?
You don’t think I had
a little guilt
About introducing my friend to
the guy who k*lled him?
Oh, we think you’re willing
to pretend you do.
How did I earn
all this distrust?
Lied to us about knowing
randall stokes, for one.
I only know him as randy!
I made the call.
Randy went alone!
That’s all I know!
Still, you’re under
the microscope, justin.
So if you were involved,
start positioning yourself,
’Cause we’re gonna
find out the truth,
And you don’t want
to be last at the table.
All I did was
make a phone call.
What happened from then had
nothing to do with me.
Up‐‐in the cage.
Yeah, I didn’t
see this coming.
Does randall stokes
have a record?
Hauled out of a bar once.
Little stuff, no assaults.
Except on the two of you
this afternoon.
There was that.
Did you talk to him again
about the blackout?
We were just about to.
Well, see what you get,
But with the bloody print,
I could sell it.
We’ll take another sh*t at him
and get back to you.
Hey, andy, two minutes.
[ Sighs ]
The play at theo’s
school tonight,
He plays the letter "z,"
Which means he’s got to wait out
the whole alphabet
Before it’s his turn.
Detective?
I’ve never done this before,
And it was way out of bounds,
so i’ll apologize in advance.
But I watched your interview
with randall stokes,
And I know this is absolutely
none of my business,
But he’s in the middle
of a horrible struggle.
A marine with a father
who’s also a marine.
What are you saying, john?
As someone who’s been
in that teetering position,
You’re so conflicted.
It would be a comfort
to be found guilty
Of anything other
than being gay.
I never should have opened my
mouth, and I never will again.
Hey, ready?
We should have another
conversation
With remmy blanchard.
Yeah?
Yeah, come on.
[ Sighs ]
So what’s the topic
this time?
Why would a guy like you protect
a turd like justin tangier?
How am I protecting him?
Clark: bogus alibi.
He was with me.
We say justin
was with randy,
And it was justin
who k*lled richard forest.
I don’t see
how that’s possible.
You and justin,
where were you last night?
Here in my apartment.
Anyone else with you?
Just us.
What’s this justin
got on you?
Nothing.
Getting served up young boys
is so important
That you’re willing to let
an innocent guy fry for it?
If he’s so innocent, why did
he fight you like a tiger?
Saw himself going away
for something that he didn’t do.
Or exactly the opposite.
So it’s enough
that he gets you laid
And keeps you in the club
loop to sell this kid out.
Anything to make you feel
less like a lonely old queen,
Is that it?
You’re leaving.
You’re coming with us.
You’re under arrest.
For what?
Possession of kiddy p*rn,
all this.
[ Laughs ]
they’re art books, lithographs.
I saw naked kids.
You gonna resist?
You saw what happens
when people do that.
Put your hands
behind your back.
Stop. Please!
He wasn’t with me.
When’d you get
the story together?
He came over late last night and
said there had been an accident.
He said he was afraid of what
it might look like, so he left.
And you bought that?
All I know is that
he wasn’t with me.
Now, please, take off
these cuffs, please.
[ Cuffs unlock ]
Who are you two?
Tell him what you said.
Tell him now.
I told them the truth.
They know you weren’t
with me last night.
Oh, you lying f*gg*t!
You’re on your own.
Son of a bitch!
Take him back to the squad.
How we playing this,
justin?
What if‐‐what if I was
forced into a corner?
No what‐if's.
What happened?
Because I had absolutely
no choice.
I mean, honestly,
what would you do
If someone was forcing you
into a gay sex act?
You’d freak out, too.
Richard forest
we’re talking about.
My band was going
into the studio next week.
Suddenly he pulls the plug, says
i’d stolen $1,000 cash from him,
And I was an ingrate.
Did you steal the cash?
You don’t just leave cash
lying around like that!
Keep going.
So I come by with a peace
offering.
The marine?
He refuses.
Says if I want back
on the roster,
It’s my thing going in
the passed‐out marine
While he takes pictures
so he can own me.
So you smashed his head
with the statue
And then put it
in randy’s hand?
Honestly, honestly,
what would you do?
We’ll think about it while you
write up your statement.
Sit down.
[ Sighs ]
You and your brother, roy,
are pretty close?
Yeah.
Did he help you out
financially?
Yes, and we
do stuff together.
Greg: yeah? Like what?
He comes over.
We eat pizza, rent movies,
go to the ball games‐‐
Stuff.
How’d you get that scratch
under your eye, curt?
I don’t know.
Working.
Natalia clawed at her attacker’s
eye this morning.
I wouldn’t hurt natalia.
[ Sighs ]
What are you doing?
I spent two years
in the fbi’s lie‐detection unit.
I didn’t do nothing!
Is your name curt pardee?
Yes.
Do you live in new york city?
Yes.
Did you have anything to do
With the att*ck on your
sister‐in‐law this morning?
No!
[ Sighs ]
You got
a major problem, curt.
Do you want
to go to jail, hmm?
Do you want to die there?
’Cause you and your brother
are both going to jail
Unless you tell us
what’s going on.
Curt!
Your brother put you up
to this, didn’t he?
Just like he had you k*ll his
first wife, isn’t that right?
[ Sobbing ] no.
Curt!
I did it by myself!
Your brother didn’t put you up
to either one?
No.
Where’s the first wife?
Our grandma has some property
out on staten island.
Why did you do it?
They didn’t treat him right.
They used him.
They were ruining his life.
So roy never asked you
to k*ll them?
No.
And he never mentioned how maybe
he wished they were dead?
No.
So you just did this out
of the kindness of your heart?
He takes care of me.
He looks out for me.
He’s all I got.
I want him to be happy.
Give us a minute.
Are those m. P.'S for me?
Yeah, they’re gonna escort you
back to camp lejeune.
Justin copped to the m*rder.
[ Sighing ]
oh, man.
You got lucky.
Definitely.
I was losing hope.
Andy: you’re not off the hook,
randy. You’re still awol.
Question is how long you’re
planning to stay that way.
I’d have gone back
in a couple days,
Faced the charges,
And asked for a transfer
to a different unit.
You got to make that clear
in your statement to the m. P.'S.
You’ll get a few days
in the brig
And maybe a reduction
in grade,
But if they think
you deserted,
That’s a dishonorable
and prison time.
I still got my uniforms,
my i. D. Card, and my dog tags.
I was going back.
Somebody who works with us
wants a minute with you.
Is that okay?
Yeah.
I’m john irvin.
We talked earlier.
Sure.
If i’m not mistaken,
I think you’re trying
to come to grips
With something I had to deal
with about 15 years ago:
Being gay.
Maybe i’m wrong.
If not...
I want you to know that
you’re not alone
And that there
is a place for you‐‐
Many places where you’ll be
supported and embraced.
You got the wrong guy.
I never thought
I could fit in anywhere,
But at this point in my life,
I work in a police station,
I baby‐sit
the detective’s kids.
I fit in.
He’s all yours.
Aye, aye, sir.
On your feet, marine.
[ Sniffles ]
Appreciate the help.
Thanks.
Man: it’s the body
of a woman.
Roy: oh, my god!
My god.
All right, then,
let’s get you back, mr. Pardee.
Can I see curt now, please?
Yeah, real quick.
[ Sighs ]
I’m sorry, roy.
It’s okay, champ.
I just wanted you
to be happy.
I know.
I know.
[ Knock on door ]
wells: yeah?
It’s the police.
Open up.
[ Door unlocks ]
What’s the problem?
I just came by to talk
to you real quick.
I got company.
Why don’t you go freshen up and
give me and jerry a minute here?
Whoa!
You got a warrant?
No.
’Cause I know my rights.
And i’m hoping this bullshit
About you trying to get
under a. D. A. Haywood’s skin
Is a misunderstanding.
Are you talking about today?
’Cause I was being sincere when
I said there’s no hard feelings.
You see,
meeting you now
And seeing that stupid
look on your face,
You’re like
my 8‐year‐old nephew.
Any attention’s
good attention,
Even if it irritates the hell
out of people, am I right?
Wrong, sir.
You got your attention,
jerry.
You got miss haywood
concerned.
You got me coming all the way
over here on my time,
But the attention stops
right now.
You got it.
No more comments to her.
No more hang‐ups.
No more nothing.
If anything happens
to miss haywood‐‐
Anything‐‐
I’m gonna be back here.
And, yes...
Mr. Wells went to grab my g*n,
so I had to subdue him.
Was the b*ating excessive,
your honor?
I certainly don’t think so.
This was all a big
misunderstanding.
That’s what I figured.
[ Applause ]
I’m the letter "z."
It’s the 26th letter
of the alphabet,
And that’s the last one.
It is used to spell "zoo."
[ Applause ]
Theo!
[ Laughs ]
oh, honey, you were great!
You were great.
I was supposed to say,
"’z’ stands for zoo."
I messed up.
You did fine.
Theo, two minutes, then we
need you for the cast photo.
Okay.
Don’t you want to introduce me
to your parents first?
This is my mom and dad.
Can I get dessert first
before the picture?
Make it quick.
Janice muscarelli.
Andy sipowicz.
Connie mcdowell.
Hi.
Nice to finally meet you both.
Theo is so proud of you.
He always tells the class how
his mom and dad catch bad guys.
Well, just to be clear about it,
connie’s not theo’s real mom.
His mom d*ed a few years ago.
But we’re all living
together, as a family...
With my niece, actually.
[ Clears throat ]
well, you must be doing
something right.
He seems very happy.
Glad to hear it.
Come on, mommy, you’re
missing the good stuff.
I’ll be right there,
sweetheart.
Nice to meet you both.
You, too.
Are you all right?
Mm‐hmm.
I’m gonna get a cookie.
Yeah.
That was fine.
Yeah.
Connie: what do you want?
That one.
[ Classical music playing ]