02x06 - Sins of the Past

[bunniefuu]

Dominic Santini, you're under arrest.

Suspicion of m*rder.

(Narrator) Next, on Airwolf.

I knew you were holding back
on something from your past,

but I figured you had your reasons.

She used her daughter as bait
for men, and Dom knew it.

(Aaron) He did k*ll her, I swear he did.

I never touched her!

I know that, Dom. You don't have to say it.

(Stringfellow) The man needs an alibi.

Absolutely no overt Firm involvement.

What if he's convicted?

You gotta get me out, String. Get me out.

Get that thing! Get it!

(Air Controller) Midwest , you're
clear to taxi. Runway , over.

(Pilot) I copy, tower.

Be advised. We have gusts at knots, .

Roger, tower. East Julia to .

Control, this is er, We're in
and awaiting clearance. Over.

Hey, Dom?

Dom? You here?

Hey, Dom, what's the matter?

Nothin', It's nothin'.

What did Archangel wanna see you about?

Some mission up north. It'll wait.

What's wrong?

All these years I missed seein' her grow up.

Now I'm even gonna miss
seeing her before they…

Dom, I still don't understand.

It was an overdose.

- They found her on the beach.
- Who?

My God, what a way for your kid to die.

Kid?

And the funeral is tomorrow.

, miles away.

[controls beeping]

You'll make it in time.

(Dominic) What about Archangel's assignment?

We'll do the mission with a
slight detour to San Remo Island.

I knew you were holding back
on something from your past,

but I figured you had your reasons.

Sally was when my wife took her away.

They just fell off the face of the Earth.

What about Archangel’s mission?

We'll make it in time.

It's paradise.

I suppose I should have some kind of feelin'

for the place I was born, but I don't.

If Archangel ever finds out

that you're sticking your
neck out for me, String,

instead of doin' that mission,

all hell will break loose. You know that.

But I appreciate it, buddy.

(Darius) And when we're completely finished,

move over, Monte Carlo.

Ladies and gentlemen, a special preview

and a very private party.

Oh, it's gorgeous! Here,
ladies. Help yourselves.

Come on, take some.

Beautiful, Jason. Thank you.

Class, elegance, taste.

I've always said it, you have it.

And it's all ours, Congressman. All ours.

Here we go, one more time now.
Come on now, baby. Here we go.

All right! All right!

I hope you tell your friends
about our beautiful set-up.

No cameras, no watchdog committees…

It's a sanctuary.

(Dominic) Aaron!

Aaron!

[chuckles] Dominic.

[laughing] Dominic.

Aaron.

Aaron, this is Stringfellow Hawke.

- How are you?
- Fine, thanks.

- Dom, I'm really sorry.
- I know.

Thanks for the call.

You gonna be able to keep things under control?

Don't worry about me. I'm older now.

Dom and I grew up on these beaches.

If it hadn't been for him getting the air bug,

he'd still be chasing Bluefin and marlin.

It wasn't flying that took
me off these islands.

I know that, Dom.

How are your grandchildren, Aaron?

Sent 'em to the mainland.

No good for kids around
here anymore. Not like it was.

What is?

[church bells ringing]

Hey, Dom. You gonna be all right?

I'll be fine.

Dom's parents were married in this chapel.

Dom was christened here, so was Sally.

[church organ playing]

I would like to begin by saying a few words

about the tragic passing of
this dearly beloved daughter

of Lylah and Dominic Santini.

[in singsong voice] Dominic,
Lylah, little Sally Anne.

(Father Donovan) Only our Lord can
know for certain the heartaches,

the all too human trials…

(Lylah)It's a joke.

…that brought her to this tragic pass.

(Lylah) Hypocrites.

- (Lylah) Bloodsuckers.
- (Beatrice) Lylah, honey...

What are you doing here?

You never wanted to know us
when she was still alive.

Money. That's all anybody thinks
about in this stinking hole.

Lylah, this is not the place.

What are you doing here?

She was my daughter, too.

She hated your guts just like I do.

Don't say that. Don't say anymore.

Hell, you can't even be sure she was your kid.

I wasn't.

Dom, Dom! Dom!

[Dominic sobbing]

- Oh, my God.
- (Father Donovan) Please.

Ladies and gentlemen, please.

Aaron, I got to know.

Did my daughter hate me?

- The child was confused.
- Answer me!

She loved you, Dom.

(Father Donovan) Let us
remember the happy times…

Sure. 'Cause I was so good to her.

'Cause I was always there when she needed me.

(Father Donovan) For it leaves behind
the bitterness and poignancy

of lives left unfinished…

(Aaron) When we were kids there was
nothin' out there but islands, schooners,

and fat-bellied sponge fishermen.

Now they crowd people in like fleas on a dog.

I'll take the old days, remember, Dom?

Just around that point where we
used to take those mainland girls?

Are you telling me that Dom was a skirt-chaser?

Oh hey, ladies' man in those days.

I'll be right back.

- (Stringfellow) You want me to go with you?
- No!

I won't be long.

Guys like Dom never change.

He's still touchy.

Is that the famous casino of yours?

Yeah, it's been closed for months, expanding.

You know, more tourists, more bucks.

Economics of scale.

Economics of bunk.

Me and my husband had a nice little place.

Then they decided they
needed a new parking lot.

We didn't want to sell, but they
offered us for our -bedroom.

- Doesn't sound too bad.
- Yeah, that's what we thought.

Then we found out the only
other housing we could get

was one of their condos, .

I'm living in a trailer.

[doorbell ringing]

I came for the locket.
That's all I want from you.

Who knows where it is.

Hell, it isn't worth $ .

I gave her that locket, she
loved it, I want it back.

My God, look at you.

A -bit mechanic.

Why couldn't she have been more like me?

She'd be what you are now.

She would've had the strength to survive.

The locket, I want it.

Dom, wait.

Of all the mistakes I've made in my life,

you're the only one I truly regret.

I'm sorry too, Lylah.

Men, you always fall for it, don't you?

I'm not going to go into

where you guys have been or why.

I thought you were taking care of business.

Specifically, overflight of a
certain ice station , K's

north of the Arctic Circle.

Infrareds and micro-scans, if you please.

I've got it.

Coordinates should be coming through now.

He said we got it.

Let's not be flip.
That's inside Soviet airspace.

(Stringfellow) We won't tell if you don't.

(Michael) No hitches, guys,

and maybe we'll overlook this
recent unauthorized jaunt of yours.

Any problems?

Yeah, where are my mukluks? I'm numb already.

Do you need much more?

We're past it. We got everything he asked for.

Good. I'm drained.

Let's head back before anybody
decides to send up a greeting.

[laughs]

String, Mr. Santini…

wait, I gotta talk to you quick.

- Did you miss us?
- Oh, knock it off, you two.

Well, I guess you didn't miss us.

- We're not good enough for you?
- Would you stop it?

(Caitlin) The police are here,
Lieutenant Grodin.

Oh?

Okay, Grodin, you got us cold.

Hand over the parking warrants
and let us hit the rack.

Hi fellas, this is serious.

Dominic, what were your precise
whereabouts last night

between : pm and : am this morning?

[chuckles] Well, that's easy, I was…

at…

He was at the North Pole.

You know this woman, Dominic?

Sure I know her, why?

Dominic Santini, you're under arrest.

(Stringfellow) You're out of your mind, Grodin.

What charge?

(Grodin) Suspicion of m*rder.

The victim's name was Lylah Morgan,

formerly known as Mrs. Dominic Santini.

- Lylah?
- (Grodin) She was beaten to death last
night, Dominic.

Mr. Santini, it's my duty to inform you

that you have a right to remain silent.

If you give up that right to remain silent,

anything you say can and will be
used against you in a court of law.

Turn sideways, face the wall.

Step over here.

You okay?

Any reason I shouldn't be?

You need anything?

Yeah, the key.

Here, use this. Come with me.

Right through here. Remove your clothes.

[knocking on door]

That bad?

What do you want me to say?

Say we can take him home.

It's out of my hands.

Now, come on.

If he was the cop and you
were in there, he'd help you.

How long before they're gonna send me back?

You know, you're some friend.

All he is to you is a poker hand, that's all.

Well, if he fights extradition
it could take years.

Some guy across from the table
on Thursday nights, right?

- What about bail?
- Probably not.

- A face behind a handful of dollars.
- Caitlin!

What if he…

That's all Mr. Santini is
to him, you know that.

Caitlin!

What if he waives extradition?

Maybe weeks.

Let's go.

- You keep an eye on him.
- I will.

Can I bring him some magazines
and stuff like that?

No problem.

Thanks.

(Stringfellow) The man needs an alibi.

He has the most perfect one in the world.

He was , miles away from here

working for Uncle Sam. Airwolf's his alibi!

You know and I know he can't use that.

- Well fine, give him another one.
- I can't.

Well then, pull a couple of
phony witnesses out of a hat.

Say that you were having
dinner with him at the time.

I don't care, whatever.

I told you when I brought it upstairs,

they said, "Absolutely
no overt Firm involvement."

Yeah well, they won't turn their back on Dom.

The hell if they will!

I'm not gonna turn my back
on Dom! Just bear with me.

It's not good enough, Michael.

I said no overt involvement.

Now, behind the scenes, I'll
see if I can get to the Judge

or find a way that the DA can refuse
to indict him on a technicality.

Maybe I got… look…

just leave it to me, I'll handle it.

Yeah, and the bottom line
is that you guarantee nothin'.

Don't jump all over me. I'm
asking you to give me some time.

How long?

[sighs]

A few weeks, maybe a month, at most.

What if he's convicted?

You know, I might take Airwolf

and I'm gonna land right
on top of that City Hall,

and I'm gonna put up a fireworks
show that they'll never forget.

And then you'd lose Airwolf and
you still won't have Dominic out!

Not a clue.

I hadn't seen the woman in
years. You know that, String.

Why did you leave us?

I went up to her place.

For what, a nightcap?

I went up there for something
of my daughter's, a locket.

What are you doing? Grilling me?

I never touched her! I couldn't
have! No matter what!

Damn it, I know that, Dom.
You don't have to say it.

You know, String, I…

I keep thinkin' about that
North Korean prison camp

when I went down behind Chinese lines.

They kept us in holes in the ground, String.

And it was below, below, String.

Dom, compared to that this is a piece of cake.

- You gotta get me out, String.
- (Officer) Come on, buddy.

Get me out.

I will.

I sure will.

[car speeding past]

Don't move. Just stand still.

- Just stand still.
- Officer…

Don't give me no problems.

I was looking for you.

Who the hell are you?

And what are you doing
breaking into a crime scene?

My name is Stringfellow Hawke. I'm
a friend of Dominic Santini's.

[Caribbean music playing]

As far as we're concerned, Mr.
Hawke, we've got our man.

Physical evidence, witness that
placed him at the scene of the crime,

even a prior attempted
as*ault against the victim.

Dominic Santini's no k*ller.

Look, not many are, Mr. Hawke.

We yell and curse and thr*aten each other

and then get into bed together.

Until one time too many.
One word too much and…

He hasn't even seen her in years.

Everything's been over between them for
so long, why would he k*ll her now?

Well, his daughter was alive till now.

An awful lot of upset people at that funeral.

I don't know what you're
trying to sell, Mr. Hawke.

But the lady was a slut for the asking.

Look, I know he didn't try to see it that way.

Even that worked against him.

Maybe he faced up to it
just before he k*lled her.

How close was she with Vince?

Whoa, whoa, wait, wait.

If they don't break the law,
I don't make 'em my business.

See, a different kind of element's
been comin' over to the island

since the casino went up.

It's the price we pay.

For what?

Growth. Prosperity. A better way of life.

It sure wasn't better for
Sally Anne Santini or Lylah.

(woman on PA) Miss Margolis, you
have a phone call at the salad bar.

Okay Mrs. Molinowski, now remember,

the important thing is the elevation.

[both laughing]

Well, I think that's enough
for today, don't you?

See you tomorrow, same time.

Your game looks great, by the way.
It's really coming along.

Mrs. Sinclair, your court is ready.

Sinclair party, court's ready…

(Stringfellow) You think
I can buy you something cold?

Why not? I've earned it.

The regular, Bob.

You probably could use a
little work on your serve,

but your basic style's pretty good.

This beer free?

I'm just tryin' to make talk.

Just tryin' to make a livin'.
It doesn't get easier.

Sometimes it's just kinda how the cards fall.

Don't tell me.

weeks ago I was all set to buy this place.

This particular lady's cash, and my contacts…

all of the sudden, down the tubes.

What happened?

She cut me out.

So why did Lylah cut you out?

Who said Lylah?

Say, I know where it was.

Sally Anne's funeral.

You were with Lylah's ex, that guy Santini.

You're tryin' to pin this on me, aren't you!

Did I look bad?

I don't think anybody even noticed.

(Vince) Nobody saw? You sure?

I have my reputation to protect.

So, what was Lylah like?

The broad was loaded. She had more
cash than she knew what to do with.

She gave me plenty when she had it.

And I'll say that for her, too,

even after our business
arrangements fell apart.

Why would I k*ll the goose
that lays the golden egg?

Tell me, why would I do that?

What do I look like, some
kind of an idiot or what?

Why would you even say you didn't k*ll her?

Because I didn't.

Nobody asked you either.

(Aaron) Dominic bought
this place on the GI Bill.

He and Lylah moved in before Sally was born.

They had some happy times here, too.

We all did.

Well, here we go.

Why did Dom keep this house all these years?

He never came back.

Well, he thought maybe one
day Sally'd come home.

And if she did, it'd be here waiting.

I thought you said she did live here.

Only for the last few weeks, before she d*ed.

She was in with that casino crowd, Hawke.

In our day, we didn't even
know slime like that existed.

This film must be every bit of years old.

That Lylah was a showstopper in those days,

no need denying it.

- Hey, can you back it up?
- Yeah.

Right there, that lady. Was she at the funeral?

Beatrice Moretti, that's Lylah's oldest friend.

If Lylah trusted anyone on this
island, it would be Beatrice.

You know, Hawke,

for what Lylah did to that
child, he did k*ll her,

I swear he did.

What are you saying, Aaron?

When Lylah was over the hill, she
used her daughter as bait for men,

and Dom knew it.

[door opening]

[car speeding away]

What do you suppose he was after?

There's nothing here.

[women chattering]

(Photographer) All right, ladies.

It's legal to admire, Mr. Hawke,

so long as you don't disturb the artistry.

This is our spring line.

And then, once in a while, even perfection

can use a little helping hand.

- There you go.
- Thank you, Bea.

Don't mention it.

Lylah was an attention-getter
right up to the end.

She really knew how to handle men.

Rough 'em up a little bit,
she used to say, they love it.

But Lylah was getting desperate

and maybe she did push Sally Anne

at the men she needed a little.

So, what did the girl think of it?

Careful, Beatrice.

Sorry, dear.

Lylah and I were like sisters.

And I am not going to start to throw
stones now that she is dead

Ow.

and in her grave.

Ow! What's wrong with you, Bea?

You're too skinny to see.

You know, you were in half
the photos at the old house.

Listen.

Dominic could have had any girl he wanted.

Rich families came to the island on holiday,

and oh, he had a way.

Oh, Lylah was exciting.

But Dominic never really loved her.

She told him she was pregnant.
She wasn't pregnant.

Sally Anne wasn't born until years later.

Sounds like the lady sure
hurt an awful lot of people.

Used is the correct word.

People around here are
getting very good at that.

Mr. Hawke, Mr. Darius would like to see you.

And he's one of the best.

I'm sorry about your friend.
Let's hope justice is done.

In the meantime, what are
you doing here, Mr. Hawke?

Looking for answers.

I've heard you're stirring things up.

There have been some complaints.

Complaints?

You're pretty important around here.

People come to you with complaints?

I have a big stake in this island,

it's no secret people come to me.

Yeah, like Lylah?

If Lylah had troubles, you know
I'd like to know what they were.

Lylah had only one trouble,
Mr. Hawke, no money.

And around here people need
money or they get pushed aside.

She had enough to keep Vince.

You must be kidding.

If I didn't buy him his tennis rackets,

he'd have to hit the balls with his head.

Lylah kept him? That's a laugh.

They were losers in search of a handout.

Yeah, losers maybe.

But you had quite a thing

with Lylah for a long time.

That's ancient history.

Go home, Mr. Hawke.

So, how long did this go on
between her and Darius?

Not long, Lylah got rid of men very fast.

Why didn't you tell me?

If you started hitting on him, I
was afraid of what might happen.

What? To me?

To me.

I live on this island. I've seen things happen.

Boat goes down with all hands.

A car misses the curb,
piles up below the jetty.

You see how it is?

Hey.

You look great, Mr. Santini,
really, really great.

I know how I look.

I know how I feel.

What's the word from String?

Oh, he wanted me to tell you that
everything's gonna be fine.

He got nothin'.

Mr. Santini, can I bring you something?

Books, chocolates, anything.

You could bring me a chopper.

Set it down in the jail yard in minutes.

I'll be there, I guarantee it.

What am I doing here?

Mr. Santini, we're gonna get you out.

I'm not a criminal, Cate.

I know that, Mr. Santini.

Look at me.

I never hurt a soul in my life.

Where do they think I'll go?

Murderers, they let walk.

Me, they keep in a cage!

[ship’s horn blaring]

Hey, Vince!

Excuse me, ladies.

- You're on Darius' payroll.
- Who isn't?

I'm not.

Well, you don't live here.
You don't breathe his air.

You also lied to me about Lylah's money.

Hey, no way!

She told me she was about to make a
big score and she'd take me along.

And you believed her?

No, I didn't trust her.

But I went with it, just in case. Wouldn't you?

- (woman ) Yoo-hoo!
- (woman ) Hi!

They know you're broke?

There was one more thing.

She said if anybody ever tried to do her in…

…her baby would protect her. What
do you suppose she meant by that?

(Aaron on the phone) I'm not sure, but I
got an idea. Meet me at the cottage.

Why? I'll explain it when you get here.

Just get here.

(Lylah on tape) Sally Anne, if
anything should happen to me…

That's her.

…take the contents of this parcel
to your Father, Dominic Santini.

It will prove beyond a shadow of a
doubt the identity of my m*rder*r.

Jason Darius.

He skimmed casino money, I
blackmailed him. Why not?

Hey, come back. What are you doing?

[screams]

(Thug) Have a nice swim, Hawke.

He's gone. Let's go.

[woman chattering on Police radio]

You were lucky.

[coughing]

Go home, Mr. Hawke.

Darius k*lled Lylah.

Go home, Mr. Hawke.

She was blackmailing him.

Can you prove it?

He was skimming from the casino.

He was afraid she'd go to the feds.

Mr. Hawke, stay alive to
visit your friend in jail.

He owns you too, huh?

I'm a good cop, mostly.

I keep things pretty straight
for these people here.

Most of that casino never touches us.

Lie to yourself.

Well, what do you want from me?

They have all the power!

Just listen. I am sorry
about Dominic. I really am.

Now, look,

Darius has big connections on the mainland.

They sent him here over here to
avoid prosecution for m*rder.

And so many other things
that'd turn your stomach.

Can you try and understand that?

Do what you can. I'll help you.

But there's no way.

If you're afraid of Darius,
you're dead already.

(Darius) You're what?

I'm takin' you in for questioning.

What's wrong, Babbitt?

Are you starting to think that piece
of scrap on your chest is for real?

Come on, let's go.

(Bodyguard) Is he serious?

What's the charge?

Suspicion of m*rder.

Hey, cop,

why don't you arrest me, my tie is dirty.

I guess you've got me.

You have the right to remain silent.

You clown!

You ridiculous fool.

- Get rid of him.
- Wait. Hold it, hold it.

What you gonna do? You gonna k*ll me, Darius?

You gonna shove me off some
cliff with the other victims,

or bury me in the sand, is that it?

Where did you get this sudden strength?

Are you high on something?

Actually, I'm dead. Hawke was right.

Until we do something about you,

I'm as good as dead, we're all as
good as dead. Now come on, let's go.

Aren't you gonna read us our rights?

I see you're in good hands.

I have to return to my guests.

[woman laughing] I don't believe it!

! !

I don't believe it! I've never
been good at gambling before.

[chandelier jingling]

[screams]

(woman) Solly! Solly!

Solly! Solly!

Solly, what is that thing?

(Stringfellow on speaker) Darius, I want you

for the m*rder of Lylah Santini!

What the hell is he talking about?

It’s over, Darius.

I thought you took care of him.

Everyone else, clear out.

Get that thing! Get that thing! Get it!

[people screaming]

[g*ns f*ring]

Get him! Do something!

- Get me out of here!
- With pleasure.

I repeat, you're under arrest.

(Babbitt on speaker) All right, Hawke.
The place is empty

and we got Darius. Take it down.

Hey!

Welcome home, Mr. Santini.

Hey, it's about time you
started calling me Dom.

Okay.

Listen, do you guys think
we can get that Sikorsky

back in the air before sundown?

I’d bet on it. What do you think, String?

Yeah well, I think my gambling days are over.

Hey Dom, what's holdin' you up?