08x17 - A Gathering of Sharks

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He is good, isn't he?

Don't worry. You'll be alright.

Where will you be?

In touch, all the time.

What if he tries to pull something?

He'll know me. He'll be able to identify me.

Not if he's dead, he won't.

I do believe we've got company.

That's right, Mr. Halliday. Just take it easy.

It's a jeweler's loupe.

I'm gonna take the blindfold off now.

If you so much as sneeze

I'm gonna blow your brains out.

- Is that clear? - Imminently.

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[male narrator] "The FBI."

A Quinn Martin Production.

Starring Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

Also starring, Philip Abbott.

William Reynolds.

With guest stars, David Hedison..

...Jill Haworth.

Special guest star, Jessica Walter.

Tonight's episode, "A Gathering Of Sharks."

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Not a sound. Or it'd be your last one.

[screams]

Eileen!

Stop!

Stop or I'll sh**t!

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[male narrator] Thirteen hours after the daring theft

of the Beauharnais Diamond

from the Oregon summer home of retired millionaire

Jacob Simpson Crane

the station wagon used by the thief

was found abandoned

in a Northern California state park.

Because there was evidence that stolen property

was taken across state lines

the FBI entered the case.

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[knock on door]

I'm John. How are you?

- Sir. - How's the watchman?

He was operated on last night.

Doctor says he's gonna make it.

Right this way.

Mr. and Mrs. Crane, Inspector Erskine, Tom Colby.

Inspector Erskine.

- Colby, won't you sit down? - Thank you.

Did you, uh, get a good look at the man, Mrs. Crane?

I'm afraid not.

It happened so quickly, I..

'I was just lucky to get away with my life.'

She could've been k*lled.

That's the thing that keeps running through my mind.

That haunts me.

A few years ago, I would've handled this thing myself.

But now..

My husband had a stroke last year.

Inspector, people don't just come into my house

and take things.

Not now, not ever.

The diamond was insured, wasn't it?

For half its accepted value.

A hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

That's all the insurance company would covered it for.

They tried to tell Eileen when and where she could wear it.

But I didn't buy it for her to lock it up some place.

I wanted her to wear it

when and wherever she wanted to.

So the insurance company and I split the difference.

Have you discharged any servants lately?

No. Why?

Do you think it might be someone we know?

It's a possibility.

Mrs. Crane, do you think you could, uh, make a list

of all the people that have visited your home recently?

Yes, of course.

Inspector..

I know it's only a piece of jewelry.

But it's important to me.

To us.

Do you think there's a chance

that we may get the diamond back?

There's always a chance.

I think I'd better have a talk with your insurance company

as soon as possible.

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Excuse me.

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Hello?

- Mr. Crane? - 'Yes.'

We've got the diamond.

- Who is this? - Never mind.

If you want the stone back, it'll cost you $100,000.

How do I know you have it?

'Don't play games, Crane. I've got it.'

You got the guts to sell me back something I already own?

- Do you want it or not? - 'No.'

Suit yourself.

Wait.

Alright.

Now, you're being sensible.

Now, get the money together.

And I'll pick a spot where we can meet.

No. I can't do that. I..

I haven't been well.

Can you send someone else?

Yes.

Everett Halliday.

He knows the stone as well as I do.

Who's Halliday?

He works for me.

I don't know if I can reach him now. He's in Europe.

But he's due back at Pebble Beach this Tuesday.

Pebble Beach?

Yes.

I can try to contact him there when he arrives.

I can tell him you'll be in touch with him, too.

Alright. You do that.

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What do you know about Halliday?

- Everett Halliday? - Yes.

Well, I've never seen him, but I've heard Crane

talking to him on the phone.

He's been in Europe for a while with his daughter.

I think he's a widower.

Anything else?

I know he plays golf.

There are trophies all over Crane's house

with Halliday's name on them, too.

Halliday's gonna make the buy-back?

Crane says he's not well enough.

I don't like it.

Why not?

Well, you know Crane. He's tricky.

He's not gonna roll over and play dead.

He'll put up a fight first.

We can handle it.

What do you mean, "we?"

I want you to negotiate with Halliday.

They won't be expecting a woman. It'll keep them off-balance.

Besides, I wanna keep one long step away from you.

But leave me out there?

Oh, no.

You've got nothing to worry about.

You didn't steal the diamond. You haven't even got it.

'You're nothing but an innocent go between.'

Then let's have the stone cut up.

And get a fraction of what it's worth, right?

No. We'll do it my way.

Besides, Carmel is beautiful this time of the year.

Come on, honey.

You got nothing to worry about.

Everything's gonna be alright.

Is it?

We'll get this thing taken care of

and then we'll split for Europe.

The Riviera. It's what you want, isn't it?

You really mean it?

Of course, I do.

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What have you got, Lewis?

We've been going over lists of people

who've had access to the house.

You think it may have been an inside job?

It looks that way right now.

When is Halliday due back?

We've had a bit of bad luck there.

His daughter is sick in Europe

and he doesn't know when he can get away.

What do you plan to do?

Well, I talked to Crane about it.

Now, he has no objection to my taking Halliday's place.

I've studied his pictures and we look quite a bit alike.

And I've looked over the pictures and reports

of the diamond with the insurance company.

Lewis, if it was an inside job

and someone in the g*ng knows Halliday..

Well, he's been in Europe

ever since the Cranes came to Oregon.

And he's never played at Pebble beach.

I really think this may be our best move, Art.

Alright, Lewis, I'll take it up

with the director and get back to you.

Take a look at this one.

- It's very nice. - Mm-hmm.

You know, I shouldn't be telling you this

but in a way, I'm glad Halliday couldn't make it.

I wouldn't want the responsibility

of placing Everett in that kind of jeopardy.

In fact, I'd feel better if you weren't going.

'I guess I'm mellowing in my old age.'

The bureau wants this thief as badly as you do, Mr. Crane.

I'm beginning to realize that.

Well, Lou, have you notice the inscriptions

on the trophies?

You and Halliday win many tournaments like this?

Yes, we were partners.

What's his handicap?

Me.

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Everett's a whizz. Do you play, inspector?

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He is good, isn't he?

Don't worry. You'll be alright.

Where will you be?

In touch, all the time.

What if he tries to pull something?

He'll know me. He'll be able to identify me.

Not if he's dead, he won't.

I told you, you've got nothing to worry about.

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You make it seem so easy.

But I guess that's the secret to golf.

Maybe even life.

What's your name?

Carla Payne.

I play a little, but I'm afraid

my only real talent is for appreciation.

Have we met before?

No. But we have mutual interests.

I hadn't expected a--

A woman?

Not one so attractive.

Is Mrs. Halliday with you?

My wife died last year. But you knew that, didn't you?

You're very quick, but you're right.

Well, I had to be sure who you were.

And now that you're sure?

I have something I think you may want.

What's that?

The Beauharnais Diamond.

I'll have to see it first.

I'm afraid that's out of the question.

You really expect me to pay for something

I haven't authenticated?

You can do that when we make the transfer.

Before.

You know, this isn't golf we're playing, Mr. Halliday.

People can get hurt at this game.

Is that a threat?

A warning.

Take it or leave it.

I'll have to get back to you.

I'm not going anywhere.

You know, it's too bad we're on opposite sides of the fence.

Had things been otherwise

we might have worked well together.

You'll be hearing from me.

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Isn't it lovely?

And it's by an artist who lived

right here in Big Sur.

Well, you can't win 'em all.

Will you look what the waves washed in?

How are you, Sue?

About the way I look.

Pretty as ever.

I wish I had a quarter for every girl you've said that to.

What are you doing here, Scott?

I came to see you.

Well, I believe it.

But then I believe in leprechauns and Santa Claus..

It's the truth.

It always is for about as long as it takes for you to say it.

'It's good to see you, Scott.'

Let's go for a walk on the beach.

I've got customers.

What time are you off?

Any time I want.

But I don't want right now.

Doesn't it mean anything to you that I keep coming back?

Sure, some laughs

but, a lot more hurt.

You're like a piece of driftwood, Scott

that keeps floating in and out of my life.

You're great to look at, fun to be with

but nothing to hold on to.

Maybe I've changed.

I'll come back later. We'll go for a walk.

What do you say?

Nice boat.

Was Carla Payne with anyone when she checked in?

No, she was alone and, uh..

...she's driving a car she rented in her own name.

But we're keeping her under surveillance.

Where is she now?

As soon as she left you, she went straight to her room.

Well, whoever she's working with is keeping his distance.

Just have to wait for her to make contact.

[telephone ringing]

Hello.

Where are you?

At a gas station.

How did it go?

He wants to see the diamond first

before I'll get the money.

[sighs]

Yeah. We knew he'd be cautious.

What did you tell him?

- That I'd get back to him. - 'Good girl.'

Scott?

Where do you want me to meet you?

'When?'

Tonight. We'll have dinner together.

It's not safe. Uh..

Suppose Halliday is having you followed..

...hoping to get to me and the diamond.

'Oh, I'll be careful.'

There's too much at stake to risk it.

I guess you're right.

Carla..

...I wanna see you, too, you know.

I spent most of the day thinking about you.

About us.

That makes me feel better.

You get in touch with Halliday.

Tell him he can see the diamond tomorrow.

And I'll find a place where you can't be followed

and I'll get back to you.

Scott..

...say it.

I love you, Carla.

I love you, too.

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- Another lucky girl? - Nah, just business.

As soon as the deal's closed, the partnership ends.

Well, will you look at me acting

just like I had strings on you?

That's what I want.

You know, this time I believe you.

Come on, let's get out of here.

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Mr. Halliday.

- Yes? - I saw you play golf today.

I asked your caddy who you were.

Truth is, I'm looking for a partner.

Eh, can I buy you a drink?

No, thanks.

My name is Robinson.

- Dave Robinson. - Glad to meet you.

I'm sure glad to meet you, too.

Well, like I said

you are some kind of golfer.

'Of course, I guess you didn't need me'

'to tell you that, did you?'

Huh?

[chuckles]

Oh, golly.

Ever thought about playing professionally?

No, I just play for pleasure.

Well..

Now, people that play for pleasure

can make a little money, too.

Now, take me for example.

I play a pretty good game of golf.

Even if I do say so myself.

'Now, I'm n-not in your league or anything like that.'

'But together, we'd make quite a team.'

See, I got this little group of high rollers.

Now, these guys are just itching for a little action.

'I mean, hey, if we don't take 'em'

'somebody else has got 'em, right? '

Mr. Robinson, I'm sorry

but I'm just not interested.

Okay. Okay.

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Hey, look now, if you change your mind

I'm staying right here at... at the hotel.

I'm staying right here.

Okay..

Oh! I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

Excuse me. Excuse me.

Friend of yours?

I never saw him before.

Well, heaven protects booze and drugs.

What else have you got to tell me?

You can see the diamond tomorrow.

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Are all these precautions really necessary?

Leave it on, Mr. Halliday.

You know I get this feeling you don't trust me.

Good. Keep it and you wont get hurt.

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I do believe we've got company.

That's right, Mr. Halliday. Just take it easy.

It's a jewelers loupe.

Alright, Mr. Halliday.

I'm only gonna say this once.

When you look at the diamond, keep your eyes straight ahead.

Don't turn around.

Understand?

Understand.

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I'm gonna take the blindfold off now.

If you so much as sneeze

I'm gonna blow your brains out.

- Is that clear? - Imminently.

How come Crane sent you?

You know about diamonds?

I know about this one. I was with him when he bought it.

Satisfied?

It's the Beauharnais.

I'll take this.

How soon can you get the money?

Just as soon as I can get to the bank in town.

Alright.

I'll call you at your hotel

with instructions where to bring it.

- Mr. Halliday. - Yes?

Don't underestimate me.

If anything goes wrong

if there are any foul-ups

I'll k*ll you.

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It's been charming.

Hold it, Carla.

- Bert? - How've you been?

Alright.

How's Jordan?

I wouldn't know.

Got tired of his two-timing. I dumped him.

Before or after the Crane job?

I don't know what you're talking about.

I think you do.

Hey.

At least let me buy you a drink.

Some other time, Bert.

Now.

Leave me alone!

Sure.

It was just a guess, Carla.

You can't blame me for trying.

The fact that Crane was just robbed..

...the fact you just drove in here with Halliday..

Sounds an awful lot like Jordan's kind of thing.

I want in.

Jordan will k*ll you.

Let me talk to him.

Bert, I'm warning you for your own good.

Don't be so good to me.

Hey, pal. Hey.

- Do you play golf? - Huh?

Look, I'm into the sweetest deal in the world.

But I need a partner.

Look, get lost, will you, please?

Oh, hey, pal. Now don't get upset.

Don't have to get so.. Look, look.

Oh, oh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

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Yes, sir.

Tom, the identification division

has identified the latents on the glass you sent in.

'Carla Payne is an alias'

'for a woman named Barbara Marie Thompson.'

'She was convicted of interstate transportation'

'of stolen property in San Francisco a few years ago.'

The Cranes have identified her picture.

She posed as an interior decorator under another alias.

And was in the house before the diamond was stolen.

Then it all ties in.

How's Lewis doing?

Uh, he's authenticated the diamond.

And you are going to proceed?

Yes, sir. We're having a package made up now.

Alright, Tom, get back to me.

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[Bert] 'Stop right there, Mr. Halliday!'

Put the attache case on the ground.

Go on.

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Back up.

Move!

Turn around.

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The keys!

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[grunts]

On your feet.

Hands above your head.

I'm Everett Halliday. I'm a guest here.

This man tried to rob me.

It's okay, Mr. Halliday. We'll take care of him.

Come on.

Alright, folks. Nothing to worry about.

Everything's under control.

Back up.

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Looks like the sharks are beginning to gather.

See what you can find out about him.

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Mr. Everett Halliday, please.

'Hello.'

Mr. Halliday?

Yes.

'Have you got the money?'

Yes.

Okay.

Now, get into your car.

And drive North to the Monterey turn-off.

There's a phone booth in the Monterey marina parking lot

at the end of Washington.

You've got 50 minutes to get there.

'Understand?'

Monterey marina parking lot

at the end of Washington. Alright.

Right.

And, Mr. Halliday..

...no tricks.

Well, in case you're followed, Lou

we'll be covering you in a leap frog pattern

with back up units on, uh, parallel streets.

Maintain surveillance on the Payne woman.

My deal's all set.

Pack your bags.

I'll pick you up at your place in an hour.

You better take a cab. I'll need my car.

Alright. I'll be waiting.

You, uh, not having any second thoughts?

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Unit three to all units on the special.

Leaving parking lot now

and heading North.

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Unit three to seven. Take over.

Ten-four.

[telephone ringing]

Hello.

- 'Halliday?' - Yes.

Are you alone?

I'm alone.

Alright.

Drive to Cannery Row and Hoffman.

There's a phone booth in the parking lot.

Be there in five minutes.

There's a note taped underneath the phone.

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Unit seven to unit three.

He's leaving the Marina and heading North

through lighthouse tunnel.

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Unit seven to all units.

He stopped at a phone booth at Cannery Row.

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Just keep cool, Mr. Halliday.

I don't wanna hurt you.

And the diamond?

You're really, uh

not a very trusting man, are you, Mr. Halliday?

It's a fake.

You're lying.

Look for yourself.

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The one angle I never figured.

Carla.

She must've made a switch after you looked at it.

I'm sorry, Mr. Halliday.

I'll take the money.

I'm sorry, the deal's off.

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- What is this? - FBI. You're under arrest.

Carla. If she get's away with this..

Put your hands behind your head.

To us.

Oh, I wish I could see the look on Jordan's face

when he finds out he's holding a fake.

Well, who knows. Halliday may go for it.

I had a pretty good piece made up.

You're not sorry, are you?

You're not doing this just to get even with Jordan?

I did it for us.

Double-crossing Jordan was just the frosting on the cake.

We better get aboard.

We're gonna miss our flight.

[indistinct chattering]

Mr. Halliday?

No, Miss Payne, Inspector Erskine, FBI.

That's it.

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And I thought you and I might have worked well together.

In a way, we did.

[male narrator] Scott Jordan was tried and convicted

in state court of burglary and attempted m*rder.

Jordan and Barbara Marie Thompson

were found guilty in federal court

of interstate transportation

of stolen property and conspiracy.

David Robinson was also convicted of receiving

stolen property.

Bert Stoner was convicted

in federal court of as*ault of a federal officer.

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