Betrayed by Love (2024)

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[TV Anchor] Of course.

I was hearing you. Thank you.

Bye guys.

- [Adam] Bye, hun.

- [Cody] Bye, mom.

Hi. Yes, yes. I'm

finally leaving.

I don't know, depending on

traffic, 20, 30 minutes.

I'm on my way.

Yeah.

Uh-uh. Yeah.

[Riley sighing] Whoa!

Nothing. I just keep

getting these dizzy spells

and I don't know why.

No, no. I'm okay.

I probably just need

something to eat.

I only had like a

bite of pizza. Yeah.

I'll see you in a bit.

Okay, bye.

[Riley sighing]

[engine revving]

[tires screeching]

[cars crashing]

[ambulance sirens wailing]

[Doctor 1] Ma'am,

can you hear me? Ma'am?

[Doctor 2] We've

got a car accident!

Unconscious women alive,

she's lost a lot of blood.

[Doctor 1] Help me

get her to [indistinct].

Prep the OR.

[intense music]

[Doctor 2] BP Tanking!

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

[Doctor 2] Ma'am!

[Doctor 1] Can you hear us?

[Nurse] Ma'am, stay with us.

[Doctor 1] We need to operate.

Let's go guys.

[Nurse] Ma'am!

[intense music]

[trains hissing]

Whatcha working on?

Article.

Yeah? It's an

article for what?

Crime Watchers.

Anything I can help with?

As a matter of fact, you can.

I'm working on an article

about predatory male behavior,

care to comment?

Have a good day.

[cellphone ringing]

This is Carrie.

[birds chirping]

- Mom.

- Oh, Carrie!

What's happening?

Is she okay?

She's in surgery.

They don't know anything.

Can't believe this is happening.

What are they saying?

Not much.

The paramedics brought her here.

It took them hours

to rescue her.

Excuse me.

Has there been any

updates or anything?

Oh, here's the doctor.

Well, how is she?

During the surgery, there

were some complications.

Riley lost a significant

amount of blood

before she even arrived here.

Despite our best

efforts, the injuries

from the accident

were just too severe.

What do you mean?

Well, what are you saying?

She, she didn't make it?

I'm so sorry.

I know this is extremely

difficult to hear.

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

See, there must be

some kind of mistake.

I just saw her last night.

I'm deeply sorry for your loss.

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

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

[Brenda sobbing]

No!

- Dylan.

- Carrie.

I'm so sorry.

What happened?

My guys are still at the

scene gathering evidence.

We're running a a

mechanical inspection,

toxicology as well as

taking witness statements.

There was a witness?

Yeah. Another driver.

He was behind Riley, claims

he saw her driving erratically

and then swerve off the road.

Your sister didn't

have a history of drug

or alcohol abuse, did she?

No, absolutely not.

You know, she didn't.

There could be a

number of explanations.

Mechanical failure, road

conditions, medical episode.

There was nothing

wrong with my sister!

I wanna see the accident report.

Carrie, don't do

this to yourself.

Just send me the report!

No, I won't.

You're too close to this, just

let my guys handle it, okay?

Why don't you let me

decide what I can handle.

Go home, get some rest.

I'll be in touch as soon

as I know anything, okay?

Hey, mind if I

catch a ride home?

Yeah, no problem.

[gentle music]

Thanks for the ride.

I just haven't slept

and I'm in no condition.

Of course.

Just yesterday I was

making her dinner, and now...

How am I gonna tell Cody?

I am so sorry.

You're a really good dad, Adam.

I know you'll find

the right words.

Thank you, Carrie.

[gentle music]

[birds chirping]

Hey, I have your old

room all ready for you.

Thanks. Are you sure you don't

want me to stay at a hotel?

Absolutely not!

How is Adam?

Not great. In shock.

Obviously worried about Cody.

Of course. As we all are.

How long do you

think you'll stay?

I don't know.

Just thought I'd play it by ear.

Well, you can stay as

long as you like of course.

[Carrie sighing]

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[Carrie sobbing]

[birds chirping]

[doorbell ringing]

Hi, can I help you?

Oh, I was...

Is Adam here?

[Adam] Be right down.

You are?

Carrie. Riley's sister.

Oh my God. I'm so sorry.

Here, come in.

I'm Lana. The March's nanny.

I didn't realize

like they got a nanny.

Aunt Carrie!

Hey! Oh, I missed you.

Does my mom know you're here?

Yeah, buddy, she does.

Listen, why don't you go take

apart your favorite Lego set

so we can rebuild it

and make a whole city?

Yes!

Apparently the entire neighborhood

wants to make sure Adam

remembers to eat.

That's nice.

You're welcome to take some.

I see you two have met.

Briefly, yes.

Those stairs child proof?

It's good to see you too.

Going somewhere?

It's work.

Just for a little bit.

I got a couple things I need

to take care of, so I can spend

as much time with

Cody as possible.

When are you planning

on telling him?

Tonight. He definitely

knows something is off,

so I don't wanna

wait much longer.

Oh, here you go.

This is photos, videos,

it's all in the hard drive.

Thank you.

I really appreciate

you doing this.

Yeah, of course.

Okay. I won't be long.

Take your time.

I got things covered over here.

Thank you.

- Nice meeting you Lana.

- You too.

Don't build that

city without me, Cody.

[Cody] Okay.

Hey, I didn't realize

you guys had a nanny.

I need help with

Cody while I'm at work.

I can't rely on your

parents right now.

It just wouldn't

be fair to them.

Speaking of, how

they holding up?

Not great. Barely putting

one foot in front of the other.

Never thought I'd be helping

them plan my sister's funeral.

Yeah. Just doesn't

seem real, does it?

Keep thinking she's gonna

walk through that door

and get mad at me for

worrying about her.

At the hospital,

was that Dylan Williams

you were talking to?

- It was.

- Is everything okay?

Yeah, I was just asking

about the accident.

Seeing if they found anything.

Did they? I'm sorry.

I just...

Probably 'cause you

guys were friends,

maybe he told you something.

I don't know if I

would call us friends.

We didn't exactly end

things on good terms.

I didn't mean to pry.

I guess I'm just as desperate

for answers as you are.

I know. I promise if I hear

anything, I'll let you know.

You're my first call.

Thank you Carrie.

All right, bye.

[Carrie] See you later.

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[birds chirping]

[keyboard clattering]

[gentle music]

[cellphone

notifications beeping]

Dammit!

[gentle music]

I wanna thank you all so

much for being here today.

I know Riley certainly

would've loved

to seen all the people she

loves most in one room.

There are truly no words to

express the loss we feel,

but I will do my

best to honor Riley

in the way she deserves.

Riley wasn't just the best wife,

she was a perfect wife,

and I knew from the moment

I met her, she was special.

Her warmth, her kindness,

and her unwavering love

filled every room she entered.

Cody, I hope you know how

much your mother loved you.

Everything she did, every

single move she made,

it was for you.

Although my wife may no

longer be with us in body,

her spirit lives on.

Her laughter, her kindness

and her love will

always be with us.

Riley, my love, you were

the heart of our family.

Your sister was such

a remarkable woman.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Thank you.

[muffled indistinct chattering]

I'll miss her so much.

It's hard to imagine

this town without her.

Thank you for coming.

- Carrie.

- Hi Jackie.

My deepest condolences.

I appreciate that.

Your sister was well

liked and well respected.

She and Adam have done

a lot for this town.

The community was

important to her.

Which is why at the

next council meeting

I'm going to propose

naming the main boulevard

through the Commons after her.

Thank you. She

would've loved that.

If you or your family need

anything, we're here for you.

We appreciate that.

Excuse me, Carrie?

My name is Sarah Halligan.

I was a friend of Riley's.

Oh, nice to meet you.

Thank you for coming.

Do you think we could

go somewhere to talk?

I'd really like to

speak with you privately

for a moment.

Excuse me.

You can't be here!

How dare you show

your face here.

This is my wife's funeral.

Are you out of your mind?

You're not welcome here.

Get out!

Dammit!

What was that about?

It's not important.

It's not important!

[intense music]

[engine revving]

How is it?

It's good.

[gentle music]

Carrie?

Where'd she go?

- Who?

- Sarah.

That woman I was talking to.

I don't know a Sarah.

Come on sweetheart.

Let's go home.

[Adam] I promise you Todd.

I'm gonna fix this, okay.

With what, Adam?

A magic wand?

This isn't the type of thing

that can be easily fixed.

Listen, Riley just

passed, alright.

Maybe you need to take

an extended break.

- Be with Cody.

- [Adam] No, no! -

- Be with them.

- Let me fix this.

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

I just need a little

time, that's it.

Time's up.

Carrie.

Is this a bad time?

No, no, no, no, here.

Come in.

Everything okay?

My business partner and I,

we don't always see eye to eye,

but when he calms down,

he'll come to his senses.

I wanted to give

this back to you.

You came all the way

out here to gimme this?

- Not exactly.

- Ah.

I also wanted to talk

to you about the funeral.

Yeah.

That guy you were fighting with.

I'm sorry it was

wrong place, wrong time.

- Who was he?

- Carrie!

I need to know.

Was he a friend of Riley's?

He was. They dated

a long time ago.

- He dated Riley?

- Like I said, long time ago.

What's his name?

Johnny Valentine.

That was Johnny?

He looks different

than I remember.

So you knew who he was?

Of course. Riley and I

told each other everything.

Then you know,

he wasn't the kind of guy

you settled down with.

They guy is a total loser.

What do you mean?

He lives in a

trailer. He has no job.

- No job prospects, I mean.

- Really?

I guess she left

some details out.

Hey. Hey, I don't know

why she was with him.

Maybe she liked his

wild side for some time

and then she realized

that she wanted somebody

who was more.

- Like you?

I was gonna say something she

could settle down with, but.

So what was he

doing at the funeral?

Your guess is as good as mine.

[Allison] This is Allison.

Hey, it's me, Carrie.

I heard about your sister.

Is there anything I can do?

Actually, I was

calling for a favor.

Oh, of course.

Whatever you need.

I need you to look into someone

for me.

- Oh, okay.

I need you to find

out whatever you can

about a man named

John Valentine.

Are we sure that's

his real name?

Unclear.

- Any other details?

- None, unfortunately,

but I'm pretty sure he is local.

Okay. I'll see

what I can find.

If anyone can

find him, it's you.

Are you sure you don't

need anything else?

If I leave right now, I can

be there in a few hours.

Thanks. I'm sure.

Call me when you have something.

Will do.

- And Allison, thank you.

- No problem.

- Talk soon.

- Okay.

[gentle music]

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Sunflowers were

always her favorite.

And donuts.

And donuts.

- Mind if I join you?

- Only if you're sharing.

I came back here thinking

somehow it would help me

feel close to her again.

I keep searching

for a sign from her.

Any luck?

I remember every Summer

the two of you would set up

a lemonade stand in

front of our house.

You would both stand there

with your homemade signs

yelling at the cars

as they drove by. [chuckles]

You both love being

little entrepreneurs.

Those were the best summers.

And you'd get so excited

every time a car would stop,

and actually buy something.

I'm still convinced Dad just

paid his friends to drive by.

I just can't believe she's gone.

That little girl with

the pigtails and dimples.

[intense music]

Let's eat those donuts.

You first.

- Oh, my favorite.

- I know.

I'll see you at home.

I'm thinking about making

your favorite dinner tonight.

Chicken Parmesan?

- You know it.

- Can't wait.

- Drive safe.

- You too.

[intense music]

[loud bang]

Hello? Is someone there?

[intense music]

Where are you John Valentine?

[cellphone ringing]

- Hey Allison.

- Hey.

I found the information

you were looking for.

That was fast.

So his name is

actually John Valentine.

33 years old, six-foot-one,

born in Pinewood Falls.

Do you know where that is?

Next town over.

Well, Mr. Valentine

has quite the record.

[Carrie] Really?

Breaking and entering,

drunk and disorderly conduct,

possession of a firearm.

And the list goes on.

I knew there had

to be something.

I just emailed you everything.

Who is this guy?

My sister's ex-boyfriend.

They only dated

for a little while,

but apparently he was bad news.

You don't think he had

something to do with her death,

do you?

I don't know, that's what

I'm trying to find out.

Why would someone

she hasn't spoken to

in years suddenly show

up at her funeral?

Well, maybe he was

just paying his respects.

Just seems weird to me.

Carrie, you should

just go to the police.

I mean, any information

will be helpful to them.

Yeah, I know.

And promise me

you'll be careful.

I mean, you just never know

what somebody like

this is capable of.

I will. Thanks

Alison. I owe you one.

[Allison] It was

the least I could do.

Call me if you

need anything else.

Okay, bye.

[police sirens wailing]

It feels like a reach, Carrie.

What if he didn't just

come for the funeral?

Maybe he never got over her?

So what, he comes back to

stalk his long lost love,

but instead he accidentally

runs her off the road?

Come on, Dylan.

There are a million ways to make

something look like an accident.

You know that!

Okay. Forensics already

went over everything.

There were no

mechanical failures,

nothing was tampered with.

Plus the witness said

there was only one car,

and that it was

driving erratically.

And you're sure this

witness can be trusted?

Okay, I know what you're doing.

What am I doing?

Look, I know that you want

to try and make sense of this,

but this isn't one of your

stories for Crime Watchers.

You read Crime Watchers.

I glance at it

from time to time.

If there's a case

I'm looking into.

Could you at least

talk to Johnny?

See what he was doing

the day that Riley died?

There's no law against

that, is there?

Fine. If you promise that

when nothing comes of it,

you'll let it go.

I promise.

Thank you, Dylan.

John Valentine?

Yep. That's me.

You got a second?

Do I got a choice?

This won't take long.

I just have a few questions.

About Riley March.

Am I gonna need a lawyer?

I don't know. You tell me.

Let me just put

these down, cool?

Yeah, no problem.

[intense music]

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[John grunting]

Stop resisting!

You have the right

to remain silent.

Anything you say can and

will be used against you

in a court of law.

You have the right

to an attorney.

If you cannot

afford an attorney,

one will be appointed to you.

Do you understand these rights

as they have been read to you?

Come on, flip it over.

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

Look. I told you I don't

know what happened to Riley.

Then, why'd you run? Hmm?

I panicked, okay.

When's the last

time that you saw her?

I don't know, a while.

- Weeks, months?

- Years.

- You sure about that?

- Positive.

Well, we have

witnesses who will swear

that they saw you

at the funeral.

I came to pay my respects.

Last time I checked,

that wasn't a crime.

You really wanna tell me

you didn't see Riley March

before she died? Hmm?

- Yeah. Okay, maybe once.

- Once?

Look man, she came to me.

You honestly expect me to

believe that Riley March,

a mother happily

married, came to you?

Why is that so

hard to believe, huh?

I would do anything for

her, and she knew that.

That's romantic. Hmm.

- No. She needed help!

- With what?

She thought somebody

was trying to hurt her.

[Dylan] Right.

[Johnny] Look, it's the truth

'cause she was scared.

- Oh yeah? Scared of who?

I don't know, she

didn't want me to know.

How convenient.

It's the truth, man!

I have no reason to

lie at this point.

Riley's gone.

Okay. And what did

she expect you to do

about this unnamed

individual? Hmm?

She asked me to see if

I could get her a g*n.

A g*n?

Yeah. Whatever it

was that her spooked,

she didn't want to wait.

And why did she come to you?

She knew my history.

Okay, she knew I was the

guy that could get things

and she knew that I would

do anything for her.

Look, you've got to believe me!

I never laid a hand

on Riley. Never!

Trust him?

Not for a second.

But I do believe him.

Come on, Dylan,

he knows something.

You don't ask someone for

help and then not tell them

who you need help with.

Except she didn't ask for help.

She asked for a g*n.

And he didn't think to ask her

who she was so scared of

that she wanted a weapon.

I think we can agree,

we're not talking about

a rocket scientist here.

What if he's the

one who hurt her,

and then he's making up the

whole story about the g*n?

I'm not saying he's

a good guy, Carrie,

but I've been doing

this a long time.

I don't think he hurt her.

- Can you hold him?

- On what charge?

I don't know.

- Resisting arrest.

- Carrie, please.

Let my guys handle this.

Can't have you doing anything

that can possibly hurt the

investigation or yourself.

- Keep me posted?

- Yeah, I promise.

Have you made up your mind

on which movie we should watch?

No.

- Hey, Cody.

- Hi.

Where's Adam?

Oh, he had some meetings.

So Cody and I decided

to have a slumber party

and watch scary movies.

And make ice cream sundaes

the size of our heads.

The Commons are

about to break ground,

so Adam is putting in a

lot of overtime right now.

Can't wait to see it.

Hey Cody, why don't you make me

one of those giant

ice cream sundaes?

- Extra sprinkles.

- Coming right up.

So what's going on?

Have you ever thought

that maybe Riley's death

wasn't an accident?

What?

Did she ever mention that

she was afraid of anyone?

Like who?

Someone who wanted to hurt her?

Absolutely not.

Who would ever want

to hurt your sister?

I don't know.

What about Johnny Valentine?

Her old boyfriend?

What's he got to

do with anything?

She didn't mention

him to either of you?

- Not since they broke up.

- Yeah.

Why?

I don't know.

Listen, sweetheart,

Johnny was trouble.

Your father and I agree on that,

but he would've

never hurt Riley.

[laughter on TV]

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[intense music]

[keyboard clattering]

[intense music]

[keyboard clattering]

[intense music]

[birds chirping]

Hi. What can I get you?

Hi. Can I just get

a coffee please?

- Mhm-hmm.

Hi. Sorry I'm a little late.

I got stuck at the office.

Oh, no problem.

Did you work with my sister?

No. I worked for

Western Mutual.

Anything for you?

- I'm okay.

- Okay.

What's Western Mutual?

The insurance company

that covers all your

brother-in-law's developments.

Over the years,

your sister and I became

pretty close friends.

She was the best.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

She really was. Thank you.

At the funeral you said

you wanted to speak to me.

I just wanted to tell you

that I was supposed to have

drinks with your sister

the night of the accident.

She was on her way to meet you?

Before Riley left,

she mentioned to me

that she wasn't feeling great.

What do you mean?

I can't remember

exactly what she said.

Something like she wasn't

feeling well, maybe dizzy,

but she insisted she felt

well enough to drive.

I mean, the fact that I

didn't stop her will haunt me

for the rest of my life.

After what happened, I

told the police in case,

I don't know in case

it could help them.

You told the police this?

What did they say?

Nothing really.

Just thanked me for

the information.

I just thought you

should know too.

Sarah, did my sister ever

mention that she was worried

for her safety?

What do you mean?

Someone trying to hurt her?

No, she never mentioned

anything like that.

So she never told

you she wanted a g*n?

Your sister? No.

What are you getting at?

I don't know.

Just trying to put the

pieces together, I guess.

Thank you for

telling me all this.

I really appreciate it.

Of course.

I cared about your

sister very much.

[intense music]

Adam?

Hey.

Hey. What are you doing here?

I was just grabbing a coffee.

How you holding up?

Oh, you know.

Hey, question for you.

The last time you saw my

sister, was she feeling okay?

What do you mean?

Well, I was just wondering

maybe if she was sick,

it could be why her

car was swerving.

No. No. She

didn't say anything.

And she would've told you

if she wasn't feeling well?

Absolutely. She

would've said something.

What's going on?

Guess I'm just trying

to find something.

Anything to make

sense of all of this.

Yeah, I think we all are.

[Police Officer] I understand.

Whatever you can tell him.

- Carrie.

- I need a favor.

What a surprise.

You ran a toxicology

report on Riley?

Yeah, of course.

Her blood was screened for

a variety of substances.

- Standard practice.

- What substances?

Alcohol, cocaine,

opioids, benzodiazepines.

Bunch of other things.

Came back clean, why?

What about poison?

Why? Do you suspect

she was poisoned?

Riley was on the phone

with a friend right

before the accident,

said she was feeling dizzy.

Okay. Do you have any idea

how many explanations

there are for that?

Could you just check please?

I can send her blood out

for additional testing.

Today?

Easy, CSI. These

things take time.

- How long?

- Couple of days.

Okay. Thank you

Dylan. I mean it.

[intense music]

[cellphone ringing]

Hello?

[Johnny] Better watch your back!

Who is this?

[Johnny] Someone

you should listen to!

You don't wanna be next!

Are you threatening me?

[Johnny] No, I'm warning you!

I'm not the guy you need

to be worried about.

Also, you should think

twice before spending time

in your brother-in-law's office.

Are you following me?

[Johnny] I'm following him.

Why? Did he hurt her?

Did he hurt her?

Hello?

[cellphone ringing]

What do you know?

[Allison] Hey, it's me.

Oh, hi Allison, sorry.

I thought you were someone else.

[Allison] I came out, anyway.

I'm at the motel.

I'll be right there.

[engine revving]

What are you doing here?

I just know you

could use the help,

and you weren't gonna

ask for it yourself.

- Thank you.

- Of course.

So any updates?

Right now, all I know is

that this is looking less

and less like an accident.

What time is it?

Ugh, I gotta run.

I promised I'd pick up Cody

before my parents get home.

Sure. Don't let me keep you.

Plus I gotta go check in.

Why don't you just stay

with me at my parents?

Oh, no, I don't wanna intrude.

Especially during this time.

You guys should be

together as a family.

Besides I'm a nomad.

Motels are my jam.

Okay, I'll call you

when I'm done.

- Sounds good.

And Allison, thank

you for being here.

Get going!

[doorbell ringing]

- Hello!

- Carrie, hi.

Hey, I'm here to pick up Cody.

Cody, your aunt's here!

How's he doing?

He's been quiet.

Has he asked about her?

No. Not in so many words,

but the other night I

thought I heard him crying

in his sleep.

You were here

while he was sleeping

in the middle of the night?

Yeah. Adam, he was working

really late that night.

I usually just crash on

the couch waiting for him

to get home.

He's been spending a lot

of time in the office.

I think it helps

him clear his head.

Hey buddy. Look who's here.

What's up buddy?

I packed a little

snack in there for him.

- Thank you.

- Yeah.

Have fun.

Well, thanks again, Lana.

Ready?

I never really understood

those silly video games.

[arcade game noises]

[birds chirping]

How do you think he's doing?

Well, I think

considering everything,

he's doing okay.

Should we be getting

him some outside help?

Someone he can talk to?

I offered to help Adam

in any way he wants,

but I don't wanna overstep.

I know, but Riley

would want us to help.

He just lost his

mother for God's sake!

It's a delicate situation.

We're all doing the best we can.

Mom. How much do

you know about her?

- Who?

- Lana.

Not much.

She seems nice and she

definitely cares about Cody.

- Yeah, I guess.

- What?

I don't know.

It's just something about her.

Can't put my finger on it.

Where did Adam say

he found her again?

I think he got

her from an agency.

A very reputable agency.

Don't you think it's a

little weird that she jumped

into this job moments

after Riley died?

Carrie!

And she looks just like Riley.

Carrie! Not

everything is a story.

Sometimes people are just

people and that's the end of it.

You're right.

I'm gonna run out for

a bit, if that's okay.

Sure. Your father and

I'll make dinner for Cody

if Adam's running late.

Okay. I'll be back soon.

[intense music]

[intense music]

[intense music continues]

[suspense music]

[suspense music]

[suspense music]

[suspense music]

[suspense music continues]

[intense music]

No, absolutely not.

I can't do crimson.

That's way too

strong of a choice.

No, I just think lavender

would be better than purple.

'Cause purple just

doesn't really go

with the vibe, you know?

But anyways, thanks for

catching up with me.

I don't really know what to

do, but I'll figure it out.

But I have to go.

It was nice talking

to you though.

Yeah, yeah.

We should get together sometime.

Okay, yeah. Yeah, you too.

Okay, bye.

[suspense music]

[birds chirping]

[suspense music continues]

[intense music]

Look, I don't pretend to know

how things work in the city,

but I'm pretty sure recorders

aren't given an exception

to breaking and entering.

It was hardly

breaking and entering.

- So it was your house?

- No.

- You were invited inside?

- No.

You were given a spare

key in case of emergencies?

Shouldn't you be

asking me what I found

instead of giving me the third

degree about how I got in?

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

but I'm sure you're

gonna tell me anyway.

Adam's having a

relationship with Lana.

Okay, who's Lana?

Their nanny!

The one he hired

after Riley died.

You don't think that's

a little inappropriate?

Oh, it's incredibly

inappropriate.

But what do you want

me to do about it?

- You could question him.

- And say what?

Why'd you move on from

your wife so quickly?

We're not the morality

police, Carrie.

What he's doing isn't ill*gal.

Okay. But it is suspicious.

I mean, how long has

this been going on?

Months. Years?

My sister's husband cheats

on her.

- Allegedly.

Allegedly! And

then she just happens

to get into a car accident?

Do you have any idea how

many men cheat on their wives?

And besides before you

were sure Johnny Valentine

had something to do with

it and now it's Adam.

I'm just following the evidence.

There's no evidence!

And you're not a detective.

[cellphone ringing]

Are you gonna help me or not?

I can get fired for the

amount that I've helped you.

[gentle music]

Hey, sorry about that. I

was at the police station.

Hey, how soon can you get here?

- Where? Your motel?

- Yeah.

- I dunno. 15 minutes or so.

- Okay, good.

I'm in room number three.

What is it?

There is something

you really need to see.

Well, can't you tell me?

You know, I'd rather you

just come see it in person.

Okay. I'm on my way.

[intense music]

No service please.

Hello?

[suspense music]

[suspense music]

[suspense music continues]

[Allison grunting]

Help me!

[suspense music]

[suspense music continues]

Excuse me.

[knocking]

Allison. It's me!

Allison?

Allison!

Ma'am?

I need to get in this room!

- What is it?

- It's an emergency!

Okay!

Call 911!

Allison! Allison!

[sirens wailing]

[muffled indistinct chattering]

I got it from here.

Copy that.

Is this someone you knew?

A friend from the website.

Head of our research department.

What was she doing here?

Helping me.

Please tell me

she's gonna be okay.

I can't handle another loss.

Yeah, I think so.

Still think my sister's

death was an accident?

What does this

have to do with that?

She was onto them

and they clearly knew it.

- Who?

Whoever did this to her.

Carrie, do you have any idea

how many nights a week we

get a call to this place?

Put it this way, it'd be

easier to list the nights

that we don't.

Come on!

This is not some

drug deal gone bad.

Well, what about a robbery?

What do you mean?

Well, her wallet

and phone are missing.

You didn't take them, did you?

No, of course not.

And when you entered the room,

you left it just

as it was, yeah?

Yes.

You didn't take anything

from the scene?

- No.

Any of her research?

Carrie, how many times

do I have to say it?

She found something, Dylan.

Something she wanted

to tell me about.

Yeah. And if it's

relevant, we'll find it.

Let me take you home.

No. Thanks.

I just need to be alone.

Carrie, let us

handle this, please.

[gentle music]

In this place

[indistinct] Reality

Is when its meant to breathe

Each tragedy

Over and over and over again

Thank you.

Just when you come along

Its much hard to move on

[intense music]

What!

[intense music]

When were you planning

on telling me this?

I didn't think it was important.

Not important!

Dad, it's $5 million!

Adam wanted to make

sure she was taken care of

if anything ever happened.

She?

Yes, I bought policies

for both of them.

I don't understand.

Why are you buying

their policies?

Adam said he was tight on money.

And you believed that?

He has real estate

projects all over town.

Exactly. Which is where

his money's tied up.

Well, he was gonna pay me back.

Yeah, of course he was.

Look, even if he didn't,

I did it for your sister.

What if something

suddenly happened to Adam,

and what was Riley and

Cody supposed to do then?

It made sense.

I would do the same for

you if you needed me to.

I get it.

Sorry If I attacked you.

My emotions are running

high these days.

It's okay. Come here.

It's all right.

[keyboard clattering]

[keyboard clattering]

[phone ringing]

[Man] Todd Palmer's office.

Hi, this is Samantha Rogers

from the Wall Street Times.

I'm researching

background on testimony

from a whistleblower.

Is Todd available for comment?

[Man] Please hold.

Todd Palmer.

Hi Todd. This is...

You know what, lemme

stop you right there.

It's company policy not

to comment to the press,

especially when it comes

to company finances.

What about the allegations?

What allegations?

Come on Mr. Palmer.

I hear the same rumors you do.

Are you recording this?

No. Strictly off the record.

If you really wanna

know what's going on

with the company finances,

check out the ESA report.

ESA report?

But you didn't

hear that from me.

Okay, but.

[keyboard clattering]

[intense music]

[birds chirping]

Good morning.

Hi. Where are you off to?

I thought I'd go for a walk,

try and clear my mind.

You wanna join?

[cellphone ringing]

Sorry, I need to take this.

All right. See you later hun.

Okay, bye.

Hey.

[Dylan] I didn't

wake you, did I?

No, I haven't slept in days.

[Dylan] You're gonna

want to see this.

Be right there.

Cyanide? How?

It wasn't acute.

She was poisoned slowly

over a long period of time.

Oh my God. How?

Possibly smoke inhalation.

Passive exposure through

chemical developing agents

used in photography.

So assuming my sister wasn't

an amateur photographer?

Then it was intentional.

Again, done slowly

and deliberately.

Let's say someone dosed

her food little by little,

slowly putting into her system.

Would that cause?

Dizziness, absolutely.

At the very least.

But how would he know

that it would kick in

when she was driving?

- He made her dinner.

- When?

That night. He told

me he made her pizza.

If he knew that she was going

out and he upped the dosage,

would that?

Cause her to lose

consciousness behind the wheel.

It's possible.

I'm gonna see about

getting a warrant.

The cyanide could

still be there.

I need to follow

up on something.

Carrie? I'm sorry.

I should have listened to you.

They say your gut instincts

are your guardian angels.

Looks like I've got mine.

[gentle music]

Carrie.

I'm so sorry.

Don't beat yourself up.

You actually saved me.

He heard you knocking and ran.

Must have gone out the balcony.

Who knows what would've happened

if you hadn't shown

up when you did?

I will never forgive myself

for putting you through this.

Hey, you didn't put

me through anything,

besides it's one of

the perks of the job.

I do love your ability

to always make a joke.

Did you get a good look

at who did this to you?

No. I gave the police

as much of a description

as I could, but.

We are gonna find

who did this to you.

You have my word.

I know you will.

[elevator dings]

Hi there.

Can I help you?

I certainly hope so.

Carrie Harris. I'm a

journalist with Crime Watchers.

An online news site.

Uh huh.

I'm working on a story

about the environmental impact

of commercial developments.

And I was hoping that I could

take a look at the ESA report

for the common site.

That's the environmental...

I know what it is.

So you wouldn't

mind if I take a look?

That's not public information.

Oh, I'm not planning on

publishing the results.

It's simply for my

own research purposes.

That means it's not

available to the public.

Look, Steph, is it?

I know there are protocols, but.

- Do you have kids?

- I do.

I don't have any of my own

yet, but I do have a nephew

that I care deeply about.

There's a school not far

from this site, am I right?

And if the project poses

a risk to the community,

to those innocent children,

I think it's important

that we expose the people

responsible, don't you?

I promise no one will

know that you helped me.

This better not

come back to haunt me.

You have my word.

[keyboard clattering]

[gentle music]

Contamination.

This entire investment,

it's worthless.

Carrie? What are

you doing here?

Oh, just something from my mom.

What? At the town hall.

- Something with her business.

- Really?

What do you mean?

Come on, Carrie.

Like you don't have to

hide anything from me.

I'm not following.

Look, I think we both

know what the situation is.

I don't know what

you're talking about.

More Crime Watchers research.

I get it. I do.

Come on, give you a ride home.

Thanks, but my car's

right over there.

Oh, okay.

How about you just go

for a ride with me?

Something I wanna

talk to you about

and I'd rather not

do it in public.

Come on. Come on.

So how have you been holding up?

I won't lie, it

hasn't been easy.

I mean, your sister gone

in an instant, Cody, right?

I mean, who knows how

this is all affecting him?

I can only imagine.

But at least you have Lana.

What do you mean?

Just that she

must be a huge help.

And not only are you grieving,

but you're still

running your company.

At least you know that

Cody's in good hands.

Yeah, you're right.

How are you doing?

I mean, everyone's been so

concerned with me and Cody,

but Carrie, you

lost your sister.

Hasn't been easy.

One day at a time, I guess.

What's Dylan think

about all this?

What do you mean?

Well, just saying,

you two been spending

a lot of time together.

Just old friends, that's all.

Right.

Has he said anything

to you about Johnny?

Like what?

I mean, it all seems really

convenient, doesn't it?

I mean, Johnny's questioned

and then not charged.

And that your friend,

she gets attacked.

- I mean.

- The police don't believe

it was related.

- What do you think?

- I'm not sure.

Carrie, what was

your friend doing here

in the first place?

- Allison.

- Yeah.

She came to support me.

To offer any help.

With what?

You know what I do, Adam.

There's a lot about my work

that I just can't discuss.

[gentle music]

Here we are.

[car door locks]

What are you doing?

I'm just curious if there's

no investigation going on

as you say, then why did

the police question Johnny

in the first place, huh?

Outstanding warrant.

Also, the fact that he

showed up at the funeral,

it seemed suspicious.

I asked Dylan to look into it.

Right.

[car door unlocks]

Have a good evening.

[gentle music]

[engine switches off]

[car alarm beeping]

Good evening.

You know who I am?

Yeah.

Take off your jacket.

Stay a while.

I'm curious, what'd Riley

tell you about me? Huh?

It was you.

Yeah? Well what about that

woman at the motel? Huh?

Well, what about her?

If she finds dirt on you,

see from where I'm sitting,

you're the suspicious one.

No, I didn't have

anything to do with that.

Whatever you say.

No, it's the truth.

I'm afraid that's not

good enough anymore.

What the?

[g*nsh*t firing]

I believe this belongs to you!

[camera shuttering]

[Carrie] Dylan, hey.

Where are you?

Why?

I'm looking at Johnny

Valentine's dead body

and Allison's wallet.

- What?

- Yeah, my gut told me

to come back and question him.

We found Allison's wallet

inside his trailer next

to his own g*n.

The g*n that he gave my sister?

Well, the g*n he said

he gave to your sister.

But it's not Johnny, Dylan.

I'm sure of it.

Unfortunately, the

evidence says otherwise.

Where are you right now?

I have to take

care of something.

I'll call you when I can.

Carrie.

- We need to talk!

- About?

You and Adam.

What about us?

It's a little late

for that act, Lana.

Look, I just work

for him, that's all!

You sure about that?

- Yes, I'm sure.

- So you just happen

to leave your birth control

pills in his bedroom?

My sister's bedroom!

Carrie, it's not

what it looks like.

No?

He loves me.

Come on Lana.

You don't really believe that.

Yeah, I do because it's true!

Look, things with them

weren't going so well.

Their marriage had been

on the rocks for a while.

If not for the accident,

he was gonna leave her.

Aww, that's sweet.

How long has this been going on?

I don't know. A year.

He cheated on my

sister for a year?

Well, it doesn't

matter now, does it?

So what was the plan?

Wait a few weeks after

my sister's funeral

and then go off to live

happily ever after.

Do you think I wanted

it to happen this way?

I thought they were just

gonna get a divorce.

- And then go bankrupt?

- What are you talking about?

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

That precious

development of his,

his big break? Worthless.

He won't be able

to break ground.

He sunk every dime he has

into that big money pit.

I don't believe you.

That doesn't really matter, Lana

'cause you're going

to see soon enough.

The Commons that I'm sure

he is told you all about,

it won't ever happen.

Why are you telling me all this?

Because conveniently, thanks

to my sister's accident,

he's about to

receive $5 million.

And a man planning

to divorce his wife

doesn't ask her father

to buy them both life

insurance policies.

He did that?

But on the other hand,

a man planning to k*ll his wife.

He wouldn't!

No, I know, I know, okay.

I just, I need one more week.

Maybe two at most, okay?

No, no, no, that's

what I'm telling you

is I have a brand new

investment coming in.

It's going to make

everything right.

That's what I'm telling you.

It's just temporary.

No. Hey, you can't

do that, all right.

No, wait, wait,

wait, wait, wait!

Just let me explain.

Please, just wait!

Hello?

- Lana? What are you doing here?

- Just came to surprise you.

Where's Cody?

He's at his

grandparents, don't worry.

Just thought we should

spend some time together.

It's been a really rough day.

Okay, then sit down, relax.

Lemme make you a drink.

Honestly, I just wanna

be left alone, okay?

Come on. Let me just

de-stress you a little.

Lana, just not now, please.

Okay. What's going on?

Something with work?

It's just a little

financial issue.

Nothing to worry about.

Financial issue?

Like I said, it's nothing

for you to worry about, okay?

You're right.

With such a sizable life

insurance policy payout

coming your way, I guess

money's no concern.

Excuse me?

Carrie paid a visit today.

Of course she did.

Look, you don't

listen to her, okay?

My ex sister-in law, she thinks

everything's from an episode

of "Unsolved Mysteries"

or something.

- Is it true?

- Is what true?

The life insurance policy.

Look, it's just

being prudent, okay?

Listen, Lana, most married

couples have life insurance

policies now, okay?

I mean, especially

when they have kids,

so it only made

sense that we do.

Okay, and what about the land

you bought for the Commons?

What about it?

Is it contaminated?

So she told you that too, huh?

She told me everything!

She thinks that you k*lled

Riley for the money.

She wanted me to go to

the police with her.

I mean, did you?

No, no. Of course not.

Hey, if I'm gonna be

part of your life,

I need to know what's going on.

Hey, hey. Come

on, we are a team.

We said we were gonna

be together forever,

and I meant that!

How much debt are you in?

Be honest!

Babe, it's $4 million.

Look, it was supposed

to be a sound deal.

I had tenants lined

up for five, 10 years.

I mean, how the hell

am I supposed to know

that the land's contaminated?

And with the money from

the insurance policy.

Look, I'll be fine.

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

I have it all planned out.

Everyone thinks that

it was an accident,

it's gonna stay that way.

What if the detective

believes Carrie?

What if he looks into

the cyanide claim?

No, no, no, Riley's buried.

There's no way to link

me to what happened.

Wait, how'd you know

about the cyanide?

You b*tch!

No, no, no!

Lana, Lana!

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait!

Lemme tell. Listen

to me, listen.

Come on, let's go!

Ladies!

[intense music]

Ladies! It doesn't

have to be like this.

[intense music]

[loud banging]

Lana, Carrie, open the door.

I'm not gonna hurt you, okay?

I promise. It's a big

misunderstanding, okay?

[suspense music]

[suspense music continues]

Ladies, let's be reasonable.

We can all walk away from this.

Nobody else needs to get hurt.

[intense music]

Lana, how could

you do this to me?

I trusted you.

You did this!

Now I have to k*ll you.

Don't move an inch!

Okay, okay, take it easy.

You wouldn't k*ll me, right?

After what you did to my sister,

I'd be happy to.

[police sirens wailing]

Okay. Okay. Sorry. Okay.

You come here to thank me?

I came here to tell you

that what you did was

incredibly stupid.

And to thank you.

What about Adam?

As soon as we got to the

station, he broke down.

Confessed to everything.

Not just about your sister,

but what he did to Johnny

and Allison too.

Good.

- Look, I'm so sorry, Carrie.

- For what?

For not believing you sooner,

and for not doing everything

that I could have.

But most of all, I'm just

so sorry about your sister.

Nothing can bring

her back to us,

but at least now she

has some justice.

That's all I wanted.

And what about you?

You gonna stick

around for a while?

I don't know. I definitely

wanna make sure Cody

is taken care of before

I make any decisions.

Not only did he lose his

mom, but now his dad too.

Well, lucky for

him, he's got you.

What?

It's funny, I worked so

hard to get outta this town

and it's kind of

nice being back.

Well, if you decide to

stay, we'd love to have you.

You taking applications

at the station?

Mm, not from you.

I don't know.

I think I make a

pretty good detective.

[gentle music]

[gentle music]