Abigail Broukes Mysteries, The (2023)

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And it

was her upstairs neighbors front

door camera that picked up the scream

when their takeout

food was delivered,

giving investigators what they needed

to nail down the time of the attack.

11:03 p.m.

Who was in the

building at that time?

And what did they stand to gain?

Tune in next week

with me, Abby Brooks,

as we inch closer to figuring out who

was behind the attack on Johnna Benson.

Only on what happened

here last night.

Who reads this stuff

when they move out?

Okay, worry about that later.

You are more loved than you

could ever know, Papa.

The Lord himself goes before you and

will be with you to the right of me.

Chapter thirty one, verse eight.

Hey, Miss Weston.

Good morning.

Oh, good morning, Abby.

This is a beautiful day.

Oh. Oh.

Hmm. I really need a new pair of

Gardening gloves.

My favorite ones are

back ordered. Mm.

Oh. So, how are you settling in?

You must be pretty much unpacked

by now. Yeah.

Yeah, it's coming along.

I still can't believe

I actually live here.

Oh, I remember how much you love

that Bancroft estate

when you were just

a little girl.

Your favorite place

to trick or treat.

Well, your house always

gave out better candy.

Nobody has time for those

fun size candy bars.

It is so good

to have you back

around here, darling.

And your papa.

I am sure that he is thrilled.

You see, it is a special

thing getting to live

close to your flesh and blood.

I thank God for bringing

you back to Prescott.

Oh,

I've got something for you.

Yeah,

just in case.

And I've also got a box of clothes to

donate to the church's clothing drive.

Now, would you mind?

Rented it up to your papa

when you see him next?

Of course. All right.

Well, I'm going to get

back and feed these girls.

And Henrietta has laid a few

eggs in case you want to few.

Oh, I'm okay. Thank

you, Miss Weston.

Oh, and.

I have got a lamp for you.

It's beautiful.

I'll drop it on your porch.

Okay. Thank you.

You have a good day.

You as well.

Good morning, Abby.

Morning, Penny.

So I heard the news.

You okay?

Marie Seems great.

Exactly, the kind of

wife Ross, deserves.

Is not really how you feel.

I don't know. I don't

know how I feel.

The whole thing is weird.

It's like we were together

a third of my life.

Abby, what happened

wasn't your fault.

Logically, I know

that. But emotionally,

I feel like my body didn't do the

one thing it was supposed to do.

One in four pregnancies

end that way.

I know, but why did the

one have to be mine?

I don't know sis.

Hey, I'm going to hear Papa

preach this weekend.

There's like, four services.

I can go any time that works

for you if you want to come

Oh, this weekend I'm really

busy, you know, at the house.

I would really love to see you.

I'm going to see him eventually.

Just when things slow

down a little bit.

You want to get a coffee?

My treat.

I'd love to, but I told Meg I'd help

her make cookies for the bake sale.

Oh, fun.

But maybe I could

set up a dinner.

You, me and Papa.

We haven't all been together as

a family in far too long.

Yeah. Yeah, I'd like that.

Okay, cool.

Love you.

Love you

Hi, this is Abby Brooks.

I host the What happened

Here Last Night podcast.

I'm calling for

Hannah Waterhouse.

She's on another call.

Can I ever call you back?

Of course.

Oh, do you happen to know if

[Phone Hangs Up]

Okay

Hi. Can I get an

oatmilk latte, please?

Lightly sweetened.

Thank you.

Hey, good morning.

I will just do a

drip coffee, please.

Black.

Thank you.

Mm hmm.

I ordered an oatmilk latte,

lightly sweetened.

Oh, I think that was mine.

Matt.

Abby. Hi! Hey!

Good to see you. I know.

I think I just took

a huge gulp of your coffee.

Yeah, No, I think you did, too.

Sorry. Can I get you another one?

No, no, no, no.

Don't worry about.

It's not like we didn't share a

million juice boxes when we were kids.

Right?

I heard you were back in town.

You bought the old Bancroft

estate. Mhmm

A beautiful place and somebody's

dream home.

If I'm not mistaken.

Find any secret passageways yet?

Oh, I think those are

just silly rumors.

Were they?

I remember you begged me

to go to that historic

tour of homes with you,

and we were, what, like 14? Yes.

I owe you a thank you for that.

It made me feel comfortable

buying it without seeing it again.

Even if it did come with a bunch

of stuff from the previous tenant,

I'm actually surprised

that I got it.

A realtor said there was multiple offers

because it hadn't sold since it was built.

Well, I'm glad

that I could help.

How's your husband

like Prescott?

She's not my

husband anymore. Oh.

I'm sorry to hear

that. It's okay.

It's for the best.

Hey, I think it's really cool.

You ended up an

investigative reporter.

True crime podcaster.

Basically like a grown up spy.

Says the real life cop.

All those spy games we played when we

were kids must have rubbed off on us.

Only a little.

[Police Chatter on Radio]

Hey, I got to get back to work.

But I'm sure I've seen

you around. Right.

That is highly likely.

And let me know if you find any

bookshelves that open into secret rooms.

Not as likely.

Miss Weston

Miss Weston

Are you home?

[Gasps]

[Police Sirens]

Hey!

Hey.

What's going on?

Sorry.

Not exactly the

welcome to the neighborhood

Prescott likes to give.

Miss Weston?

Is she okay?

Penny, She found Miss Weston.

She uhh...

Is that?

She was fine a

couple of hours ago.

I spoke to her this morning.

Yeah? Yeah.

Likely heart attack.

I can't believe this.

It's very unexpected.

Look, you should.

You should get home.

We got to finish up here.

I'm really sorry

for your loss, Abby.

Matt!

Matt!

Officer MacAdams.

She didn't have

gardening gloves. What?

Miss Weston.

She didn't have gardening gloves.

She told me this morning.

So what is this doing in front

of her house?

Abby...

Someone's been in our house.

That planter. It's

been knocked over.

What?

See, it's facing

the wrong direction.

Someone went into her house.

That might be a bit of a stretch, don't

you think? Miss Weston could have done it.

This glove, this.

This is evidence.

That Miss Weston

liked gardening?

I already told you she

didn't have gardening gloves.

Whoever dropped it knocked over that

planter, went into her house and.

And what?

And k*lled Miss Weston?

What's the motive?

Though, if it was a m*rder,

which I'm not saying it is, well,

what would someone have to gain by k*lling

an elderly woman that everyone loved?

I don't know...

yet, but that's why we need to look into it.

Please, Matt.

Miss Weston was my friend and

I bet if you search her house,

you will not find a shoe

matching that print.

Okay.

Yeah, fine.

I'll have it photographed and

bagged as potential evidence,

and then I will look into it.

And I mean me.

I will look into it.

I know how your brain works.

Promise me you're not going to do any

weird investigative journalist stuff.

I don't know what

you're talking about.

Abby, leave the investigation

up to the professionals.

I mean. Technically,

I am a professional.

You know what I mean?

Do I though?

I will let you know

when I have something.

And I will circle back.

If I don't hear from you.

I'm sure you will.

Marion Weston,

sole heir to the Weston Railway

Fortune is building.

Two estates in Prescott with her

recently inherited

fortune worth $23 million.

There's your motive.

Marion Weston in front of the Bancroft estate

built by Weston, named after her grandfather,

Bancroft Weston was the last project

finished before she shut down her operation.

I wonder why she never told me

that she built my house

Hi, my name is Abby Brookes,

and I was wondering

if it would be possible to get

ownership history records on my home.

You can fill out the online form

and provide proof of residence

to have those records sent to you

from the county clerk's office.

Would it be faster if

I did it in person?

Unfortunately, no.

Each form has a series of approvals.

Right.

Thank you.

Thank you so much

for being here.

I really appreciate it.

Thank you.

This doesn't feel real.

No it doesn't.

Thank you all for coming tonight

to celebrate the life

of our beloved neighbor and

friend, Marion Weston.

She meant so much

to so many people in Prescott.

She was loving and kind

and one of the most generous

people I've ever known.

She touched this community

in so many ways,

and I will miss her wonderful banana bread

that she made every Sunday without fail.

And while she will

be greatly missed

and honored that we are

joined by her son, Theo,

and daughter in law Cami.

Did you know Miss Weston had a

son? No

And we.

The Prescott community,

will welcome them with open arms.

Did you want to say anything?

I didn't really know my brother.

We had

We had recently reconnected.

But I can tell

through her letters

that she was an

incredible person

and getting to meet you all

and see how much you loved her.

It confirms that for me.

I think I forgot

to turn off my curling iron.

So I'm going to be right back.

Wait, what?

Abby!

Sir!

Wait, Sir. Sir.

Interesting.

Playing spy again?

[Laughter]

Okay.

That was weird, right?

Do you want a glass?

What was weird was

you hiding in the bushes,

spying on your neighbors.

No, I mean the Bible verse and the knocked

over planter and the long lost son.

And the fact that she gave me a

lamp, and the verse was about a lamp.

I don't know, Abby.

Just promise me you won't go

pointing fingers at anyone

without proof.

- I'll see you tomorrow.

- See you tomorrow.

- I love you.

- Love you.

Ephesians.

It's a clue.

Why else would

she have given me the lamp? Hmm?

She wanted me to find

this business card.

That looks like trash.

One man's trash is

another woman's clue.

Maybe she just thought

you would like it.

Maybe. Or it means something.

She had a framed

verse about a lamp.

Look at the frame.

Look at the lamp.

Maybe her Bible study

was looking through Psalms.

I thought the same thing.

So I checked the

church's website.

They're working through

Ephesians, not Psalms.

Miss Weston wanted me to find this

Bible verse, this business card.

I say we search her house.

We? No no no no no

We are not kids playing spies.

Abby, this is not

a game. I know.

Do you? Yes.

Matt, please.

There's something going on here.

What's the motive?

Miss Westons fortune.

I didn't know Miss

Weston had a fortune.

A few searches on genealogy

sites confirmed it.

Miss Weston was the sole heir

to the Weston Railway fortune.

When her father passed away,

He left her everything.

Over $23 million.

Need more motive than that?

Okay.

What makes you believe

there's something in the house?

The verse. The two

matching lamps.

If I can just figure out

what this business card is for,

we'll have a lead.

Well, you can't just bring into

someone else's house.

What if I told you that I had a

key and written permission?

I would say, What

do you need me for?

Well, I don't,

but it would be nice

to have somebody on the outside.

And you always were

the better spy.

Fine.

But we are not partners, Abby.

I am doing this as a friend.

Do not get too excited.

- I'm not. - I'm serious.

- I'm not.

I got to get out of here.

Where are you off to?

Church, I'm going to go to the

late service. Want to join me?

Oh, no. I have a

big meeting thing.

Suit yourself.

I'll see you around, Brooks.

See you later, MacAdams.

That's Officer MacAdams to you.

Of course.

Relationships.

We all have them.

Relationships

with our spouse, with our kids,

with our family, with our

friends, with our neighbor.

And that's what God is

looking for from you too.

If you look through the books

of the Bible, you'll see that

God created unique relationships

with each of the authors.

There's an intimacy, a safety, trust,

and God wants that with you, too,

for you to

really know Him,

for you to trust him

and his plan.

Abby.

Papa.

Oh it's so great

to see you, kiddo.

Oh, How's the house?

It's. It's all right.

Oh, so sad to hear

about Miss Weston.

Yeah.

She was such a light

in this community.

She was a really

special woman. Mm hmm.

And you.

You are just as on fire for the

Lord as the day I left Prescott.

I say more so. Wow.

Can I ask you something?

Anything.

Psalm chapter

119, verse 105.

Your word is a

lamp to my feet and

A light to my path.

Yes. Mm hmm.

What does this verse

mean in context?

Well,

there are lots of references

to the word of God illuminating

the way for those who

are lost or stumbling.

Like Psalm chapter eighteen, verse twenty

eight, "" for thou wilt light my candle.

The Lord, My God will

enlighten my darkness. ""

They remind you that in darkness,

seeking out the light of the Lord

will guide you to your next

great step, if you will.

And if you don't

know where to start.

Prayer is always a good place.

Why do you ask?

I was just curious.

You should know.

And I'll see you

soon, though. Yes.

Self mentioned dinner. Yes.

I'd love it.

[Unintelligible Arguing]

Hi!

Hi..

What are you doing?

I dropped my keys

and can't seem to find them.

Do you want some help?

Sure. Thanks.

I'm Abby, by the way.

I'm your mother's...

I guess now, your neighbor.

It's not mine yet.

We're still dealing

with logistics.

It's a beautiful house.

Your mother did a great job

maintaining it.

Yeah,

it's a bit much for me.

For us.

She loved her flowers

and the chicken coop out back.

She had a name for

each one of them.

I can't seem to get

that thing open.

There's a slot to feed them,

but the door to the coop is locked.

And then the key

seems to be missing.

So you're from.

Avondale. It's

about an hour out.

I'll head back in the morning.

What do you do there?

I'm an accountant.

Why? Just getting

to know my neighbor.

So cool that you and Miss Weston

reconnected after all these years.

You know, I think

that I'm going to..

Found them!

Thanks.

Of course. Happy to help.

See you around.

I know

listenership is down a bit this

season, but I have a great.

Let me stop you

right there, Abby.

I'm going to be frank.

Your first season was a hit.

One of the best shows on this

podcasting network to date.

However, you have not been able to

replicate that success this season.

Which is why I say

we should. Pivot.

We have a new case we

want to assign you.

Missing girl upstate

looks like another slam dunk of

something you can easily solve on air.

What does that mean?

It's just a more solvable case.

Usual cast of suspects.

Plus, we've been

talking to the sheriff

and she said she will give you the

inside scoop up close interviews.

Or we could do something

a little closer to home.

A case I've been investigating

with a local cop.

I'm listening.

My neighbor was found dead in

her home a couple of days ago.

They said it was from natural

causes, but I'm not so sure.

Her planter by the front

door had been knocked over.

There was a gardening

glove in her yard.

She gave me this

business card in a lamp.

And the other night,

during her vigil,

there was literally a dark

figure stalking her house.

I'll tell you what.

I'll give you a week to come

up with something compelling.

Suspects, motive, opportunity.

Prove this was a m*rder.

If you can't, we're going to go

with the missing girl case upstate.

Okay.

Deal.

[ABBY VOICEOVER] My neighbor, Miss Weston,

was recently found dead in her Prescott home.

And while most believe it was

a death by natural causes,

I think there's

more to the story.

With the help of my old friend,

a local Prescott cop,

I'll be looking into her death

to see if I can find out what

really happened to Marion Weston.

I can't believe I'm

going to say this,

but it's go time.

Okay.

I'm in.

You know, I could

get fired for this.

You're not doing anything wrong.

You were sitting in your car

talking to your friend

What do you know about the long

lost son, Theo?

Not much. Accountant

in Avondale.

Life seems nice.

I haven't really had the chance

to meet her yet.

So you never left Prescott?

No.

I don't know.

I thought about it.

It just never happened.

Why not?

Never really had a reason to.

I've got everything I need here.

My parents are here.

I got a good job here.

Bought a condo, got a goldfish,

got everything I need.

You find what you're

looking for in the city.

I don't know what

I am looking for.

Then what are we

doing right now?

No, I know what I'm doing here.

I just don't know what I'm

doing out there.

I feel like

I don't really have a playbook.

Oh. What?

Have you bought the mission?

What? Why?

Abby.

Abby, Theo's cars pulling out

of the driveway right now.

Oh!

Abby!

Abby, get out now!

Abby.

Abby.

Abby.

Mr. Weston.

Morning. What can I

do for you, officer?

I just wanted to check in and make

sure Prescott was treating you well.

I'm in a bit of a

hurry. Of course.

Yeah, I know.

Also wanted to see

if you had seen a stray cat.

The neighbor next door.

She's got quite a few of them.

Looks like a little lost cat farm.

She had a lot of them.

So orange one that is missing.

Goes by Remy.

She's actually really

worried about him.

He gets away, and I'm just.

I'm checking around

the area to see.

I just.

She hadn't seen him.

I told her I'd knock, make some rounds.

So you say you haven't seen him,

and I guess you

haven't seen him.

Stray cat.

That was the best you

could come up with.

Look, that was too close, Abby.

You're a cop.

I panicked.

He, he could have found you.

Yeah, but he didn't.

But he could have.

But he didn't.

And we found another clue.

Psalm Chapter twenty

three, verse five

You prepare a table before me

in the presence of my enemies.

You anoint my head with oil

and my cup overflows

Miss Weston is

leading us somewhere.

Or she has a penchant for

keeping the word of God close.

I doubt it.

What are the odds

that she gives me a lamp?

And then the next clue

is hidden in a matching lamp?

If it is a clue,

slim, I will give you that.

Wait a minute.

Table oil cup.

Kitchen. Mrs. Weston's kitchen.

We need to search

Ms. Weston's kitchen.

I think you need to stay away

from the house for a little while.

At least until we can

learn a little more.

Some more about what?

I'm serious, Abby.

I don't want you getting

yourself wrapped up

in something that

you can't untangle.

I'll be careful.

I promise.

Sorry.

I got to go.

Let me know if

you need anything?

Anything? Yeah.

I like having you back, Brooks.

I like being back.

Car twenty two.

I'm in route.

Cammie. Hi.

It's Abby, right?

Yes. You're back from

Avondale already?

Oh, Theo told me, right?

Yeah, it was just a quick trip.

Just have some work

stuff to take care of.

Right, of course.

Well, I hope you guys get time

to explore Prescott.

It's such a cool place.

Are you planning on

staying? I don't know.

It's Theo he...

Yes. I can't imagine what

you guys are going through.

If you need anything,

I'm just up the way.

Thanks.

Of course.

And Theo is he..?

Oh, he's.

Let's go now.

It was really nice to

officially meet you, Abby.

Nice to meet you, too.

Have a good night.

[Unintelligible Arguing]

[Unintelligible Arguing]

Hey, Matt.

You might want to come down here

and do a wellness check on Cami.

So everybody's good here.

If you need anything,

give us a call.

Have a good night.

Let's go

Are they gone for the night?

Yeah, they said they're

heading back to Avondale.

I'm going back in.

No, I don't think

that's a good idea.

I'll be quick.

I have to figure

out what Miss Weston

wanted me to find before

someone else finds it first.

Any luck?

Nope.

Well, thanks for

walking me home.

I'm just doing my civic duty.

I should probably get

back to the station.

Right.

Yes, of course.

I'll see you at church

again this weekend?

Kind of like going home, right?

Call me if anything comes up.

I will.

Okay

Have a goodnight.

Goodnight.

What did you want me

to find, Miss Weston?

Hi!

Thank you, Parker.

And great job on the math test.

Your studying is

really paying off.

Whoa, you're almost sold out.

What can I say?

Sunflowers make people generous.

Oh, you're being modest.

What's your secret?

Promise not to tell.

Scout's honor.

Sunflower butter gives the

cookies a nuttier flavor

and makes them richer.

Here.

Oh, oh okay.

It's on the house.

Thank you.

Hey, Abby.

This is Zeke.

His classroom is

right next to mine.

Zeke, meet my sister, Abby.

It is so nice to meet you!

You as well.

I've heard quite

a lot about you.

Ah, good things I hope?

Well, I can say for a fact

that your sister's really happy

that you're back in Prescott

Happy to be back.

Well, I better get back

to making my rounds.

I don't want Principal Jones to

think I'm sleeping on the job.

Nice to meet you.

Thank you for the cookie.

You're welcome

He's cute!

What?

No!

Ew

Are you going to buy a cookie

or are you just here to make me

as uncomfortable as possible?

What are sisters for?

Can I help you with something?

Actually, yes.

How well did you get to know Ms.

I'd say about as well as anyone

here did. Why?

Well, I got the unofficial green light

from my distributor to look into her death

as a potential next season.

How you manage that?

It's a long story.

Do you know of anybody who would be after

her fortune besides the long lost son?

I mean, her ex-boyfriend was

always a bit shady, in my opinion.

Miss Weston had an ex

- boyfriend. Oh, yeah.

He runs that mechanic shop right

off the alley on Main Street.

Do you know if she

was ever married?

Um. I don't.

But public records would show that.

You should check the library.

They might have old copies.

You're a genius, sis.

That's what they tell me.

Thank you.

All right.

One for the road.

Pleasure doing

business with you.

Thank you.

Hey, Penny.

Abby. Hi. What can

I help you with?

Do you know if Miss Weston was

ever married?

Not to my knowledge.

I did hear a rumor that there was a guy

shortly after she finished that house,

but he was long gone before

Theo was born, putting him up

for adoption was one of the hardest

things she ever did in her life.

Regretted it until her last day.

Well, why did she do it?

From what I heard, she said he deserved

a family with both a mother and a father.

And she got a lot of pressure

from her family

having a baby out

of wedlock and all.

The whole situation

was just so sad.

Well, she must have

been happy, right?

Reconnecting with him

after all these years.

I know she took an ad out in the

paper every weekend.

A regional one, writing to

him, trying to make contact.

I'm just glad it finally worked.

Excuse me, please.

Hey!

Wait!

Anything?

Nothing.

I need to go back

into the house.

The table, oil. cup, clue.

Abby...

There's someone else trying

to get into this house Matt.

And Miss Weston

gave me a key for a reason.

We need to stay ahead of

whoever else may be onto this.

Okay.

I can get a proper search

warrant in the morning.

We'll make sure that no stone

or knickknack is unturned.

Thank you.

Hey uh...

What are you doing tonight?

I was planning on

working on my podcast pitch.

Why? What's up?

I just

wanted to see if you wanted to

grab a bite to eat

at the usual spot.

Yeah, I've been here a million

times. It's never for dinner.

Oh, you're missing out.

Am I?

It's Fantastic

Thank you. Thank you.

You've never had the pizza here?

Mmh mmh

So you've heard of an everything

bagel, right?

Yeah. Okay,

so I call this the everything pizza.

Okay.

Each topping is paired with

this complimentary counterpart.

So you've got your meat lover section,

your Hawaiian section, barbecue chicken,

veggie lover.

That way you can kind of

get the best of all worlds.

- It's brilliant.

- Yeah.

Dive in.

- Cheers.

- Cheers.

What do you think?

It's amazing.

Ten out of ten

Who is that?

No one.

I've known you since

you were seven.

You're a terrible liar.

One of my better qualities.

Spill.

We uh, we started dating

right out of college.

She's a pediatric

nurse in Greenville.

Parents live up on Milton.

We were together for years.

I proposed and everything.

What happened?

Nothing.

A lot of things

that I don't know.

I could never be enough for her.

How is that possible?

You're charming and handsome.

You clearly have

great taste in pizza.

I mean, you're any

girl's dream guy.

You know?

Well, thank you for saying that.

You know, I'm

sorry that we kind of lost touch

It happens.

You know, life gets in the way.

Only if you let it.

Mmm...

I know what you mean... though.

I feel that way about Ross.

It's like

he should have been perfect.

But when I lost the baby.

It's like we couldn't pretend it

was okay anymore.

Abby, I'm.

I'm so sorry.

I didn't handle it well.

I threw myself into work.

I shut him out.

I took it out on everyone.

I'm not proud of who I was then.

I'm sure everyone understands.

Yeah, but that

doesn't make it okay.

Are you proud of who are now?

Uh, TBD.

Is that why you came back here?

I don't know why

I came back here.

It's like everything hit the fan,

and all I could think was get home.

- The lamp... guided you back?

- Yeah.

Something like that.

How do you do it?

Do what?

Keep your faith.

You're a cop, for goodness sake.

After everything you've seen day in

and day out, how do you still believe?

I'd be lying if I

said it was easy.

My faith has been tested

more times than I can count.

You familiar with Mark

Chapter nine, verse twenty four?

I believe

help my unbelief.

it's about

knowing something that's true,

but having a hard time truly

believing it in your heart.

You can see it in front of you

with your own two eyes and

that verse I...

I use it as a prayer.

Help me with my unbelief in times

when I'm feeling disconnected.

Does it work?

You know, sometimes answering

prayers can take a while

and that can be challenging.

But I found that the Lord,

reveals himself to those who seek him.

I mean, that's nice in theory,

but I'm not sure that's how things

actually work in the real world.

I know from experience it is.

I know it's hard to

see right now, but

God has a plan for

you that's bigger than

you can even imagine.

Under a small vintage lamp

on the table in the corner,

I found the first clue,

and that led me to a second.

Another Bible verse

mentioning household items.

Psalm chapter 23, Verse five.

You prepare a table before me

in the presence of my enemies.

You anoint my head with oil.

My cup overflows.

Table. Oil. Cup.

Kitchen. Right?

But I searched the kitchen in Ms..Weston's

home and nothing. Back to square one.

Was Ms. Weston leading me somewhere,

or was all of this meaningless after all?

If I were Miss Weston,

what would that verse mean?

Table, oil.

Let's try this.

Dear God. Hi.

Sorry, it's been a while.

I don't want to start.

Have you had a chance

to review the samples yet?

I did.

And?

I'm not sure it's

totally working.

I agree with the cop character.

It just seems like this lady left

Bible verses around her house.

What about her fortune?

The lamp.

The business card.

I'm sorry, Abby.

There's just not enough there.

No!

Give me more time, please.

Something is going on.

I can feel it.

Fine.

A few more days.

But we need to finish this

Johnna Benson season strong.

I can't have it falling to the

wayside because you found something

shiny and entertaining.

Of course, all of the

reporting is done.

I just have to

report the episodes.

I want them in my inbox ASAP.

And with the

suspects narrowed down to the

building's maintenance team,

it was only a matter of time before

detectives would close in on them.

Hey sis!

What was the name of the mechanic shop

where you said Miss Weston's ex worked?

Hi!

Excuse me.

Can I help you?

Yes. I'm looking for...

Well, I don't know his name,

but he dated my friend.

Nico.

Someone here for you?

Oh, no he's not..

Hey, Nico.

Where are we at on the carburetor for Mrs.

Gale's truck?

It's on backorder, boss.

Excuse me.

[Sigh]

Excuse me.

One of the gentleman

will help you outside, ma'am.

Oh, I don't have car troubles.

What do you know

about Marion Weston?

I know that you two were.

I saw you the

night of the vigil.

Who are you?

I just want to ask

you a few questions.

- Get out of my shop.

- But... - Now!

Wait, he threatened you?

Well, it wasn't a threat, per

se, but was a little bit scary.

You okay?

Yeah.

Yeah, I'm okay.

But I do think we

need to look into him.

I saw a stack of past

due bills on the counter

and when I drove around to

other mechanics in the area,

they were doing double

the business Grey's was.

Plus, I found these.

You think you knew

about the fortune.

Based on his reaction?

I bet he does.

Abby Brooks.

Hello, Miss Brooks.

I'm calling to let you know that

the county clerk's office got back to me

with the history records of the house.

We'll be mailing the copy to you

this week.

Can you just tell me who owned

the home before I bought it?

They usually don't do

that over the phone.

Please. It's a bit

of an emergency.

It looks like the house was owned

by the Weston Railway Trust.

According to the reports,

there were various tenants.

But the house has been vacant

for the past few years.

Only had one owner,

Marion Weston.

Thank you.

Of course. Have

a good afternoon.

Matt,

If Miss Weston owned my house, that clue

might not have been about her kitchen

But about mine.

Have you guys been

in contact with

Miss Weston's estate attorney?

It's not usually

our department. Why?

Last time Theo was in town,

he mentioned something

about logistics.

I'll look into it.

What is this?

Oh, that was on Theo's key ring.

I'm sorry.

Any idea what it means?

Yeah.

This is the Freemont

Medical Conference.

Leah used to go every year.

The number four.

That's the day.

If you want other days,

there'd be other numbers.

Why would an accountant

go to a medical conference?

That's a good question.

So it looks like

their curriculum is

locked.

It's not available on the site.

I'll put in a request

when I get back to the station.

Are you finding anything?

Nothing.

We are coming up short again.

Sorry.

Another dead end.

[YOUNG ABBY VOICEOVER]

Dear God.

I want to start off

by saying thank you.

Thank you for my sister Sophia.

And for my papa.

I know my family

isn't traditional.

I love them.

I ask, Lord, that you help me

with my math test.

It is tomorrow,

and I'm so nervous.

What if I make mistakes?

Love, Abby.

I know a lot has happened.

And it's been a while

since we last spoke.

Since I spoke.

But I want to

thank you for taking such

good care of Papa and Sophia.

Their lives have

been really blessed,

and I can't thank you

enough for how happy

they are.

If I could have an an

ounce of what they have.

Yes, this is Officer MacAdams with

the Prescott Police Department.

I'm looking to obtain a copy of

the schedule of events for this

year's Fremont

Medical Conference.

Thank you.

So I'm kind of stuck,

and I have no idea what

Miss Weston meant by that verse.

When was the last time you read

the Book of Psalms?

I can confidently say

it's been a while.

[laughter]

You want to give

me the CliffsNotes?

Yeah.

That Psalm has themes of

assurance and care from God.

If a flock of sheep is guided

by a skilled shepherd,

they are protected and provided

for in the same way.

David praises God in this

Psalm for giving him peace.

There's a knowing that God

always protects and provides.

You know, there's nothing

you could ever do to make me

love you less.

I know change is scary,

but that doesn't

mean it's not good.

No, I mean, I need a drink.

No, that's only a

temporary relief.

I was kidding.

I got to go to work.

But please stop by any time

I love you kiddo.

I love you too.

[ROSS ON PHONE]

Hey.

Hi.

[ROSS ON PHONE]

I've been trying to reach you.

I know. I.

I'm sorry.

Things have just it's been...

[ROSS ON PHONE]

Yeah, I know

So, what's up?

[ROSS ON PHONE] It's kind of

silly, actually, but

[ROSS ON PHONE] did you happen to

grab my grandfather's cufflinks

[ROSS ON PHONE] when we

packed up the apartment?

[ROSS ON PHONE] They were in

your jewelry box last I remember.

Right, yeah.

I'm happy to check for them.

[ROSS ON PHONE]

Thank you.

[ROSS ON PHONE] I hate to ask but,

I want to wear them for the wedding.

[ROSS ON PHONE]

So thank you for checking.

Yeah, of course.

I'll check when I get home.

Talk to you later.

What did you find?

Nothing good.

Oh.

John Gray's got a rap sheet

longer than a drugstore receipt.

Guys that work for him.

Not any better. Are you going to

bring him in for questioning?

You have nothing

to question him on.

Well, maybe if you tell the chief

they might have to do an autopsy.

Theo didn't want one.

We have to try.

If you file a concerned

Citizens report,

we might be able

to do something.

My offer still stands.

You want to join me?

Well, hi.

Hey.

Good to see so many familiar

faces in the congregation today.

I know the Lord is pleased

with this attendance.

I want to start off today's sermon

with Hebrews chapter four, verse two.

For good news came to

us just as to them.

But the message they

heard did not benefit them

because they were not united

by faith with

those who listened.

For We who have believed entered

that rest,

just as God has said.

Table, Oil, Cup

As in my anger, I swore

they shall not enter my rest.

Though his works were finished

at the foundation of the world.

Nothing!

How much do you know about

Miss Westons last day?

Not a lot, why?

I think the clue was leading us

to Miss Weston's last supper.

If you will.

I'll see what I can find.

You guys are going

to get us in trouble.

Sorry!

Shall we pray?

Yes.

Dear Heavenly Father,

thank you for my two

beautiful granddaughters for this

time together and for this food.

Let it bless and

nourish our bodies.

In Jesus name, we pray.

Amen.

Amen.

Amen.

This looks amazing.

Couldn't have done

it without Soph!

Hey, you made the sauce.

True

Wait.

Is this...?

Nana's secret sauce?

Oh, you kept it.

Mm hmm.

I don't have a lot of memories of her,

but getting to cook with her recipes,

read her handwriting, it's,

I don't know...

special.

Having someone from the past

connected to you.

You remind me a lot of Cora.

You have her eyes, her spirit.

She never took no

for an answer either.

She would be very proud of the

women you two have grown up to be.

I know I am.

Oh, I am so thankful

you both are here.

Life's best journeys

lead you home.

What was that?

What? Zeke calling you?

Well, after school hours.

Oh, it's nothing.

Okay, fine.

He asked for my help planning

the school play this year.

He usually heads up the whole

thing, but I guess he's a bit

overworked and needs

an extra sort of hands.

Or he wants to

spend time with you.

You're going to do it?

I don't know.

You should totally

do it. Give me your phone.

Is that too much?

No. Okay.

You won't regret it.

He's excited for us

to work together.

So, do we start planning the

wedding now or do we do it later?

With the first clue

being so obvious,

and the second clue

seemingly being a dead end.

And we will pick this up later.

Hey.

According to her phone records and

the last address entered into her GPS,

Miss Weston's last

supper was at a soup kitchen.

Yeah.

Welcome.

Soup?

You're welcome.

- Hi. Can I help you?

- Hi. Yes, I'm Abby Brooks.

I called about Marian Weston.

Of course.

God rest her soul.

Came here the night

before she passed.

Gave us the biggest blessing

the Lord could give.

What do you mean?

This kitchen has been

around for decades.

But the past few years

it's been hard for us.

The night before she passed,

she gave us this baby.

May I?

Oh, go ahead.

Doesn't look like much but...

what was inside was exactly

what we needed more

than we needed.

Whoa.

That is a generous donation.

Proverbs chapter

twenty two, verse five.

Thorns and snares

are in the way of the crooked.

Whoever guards his soul

will keep far from them.

We're on the right track.

- Thank you.

- Oh. No, no.

You go ahead and

keep that, dear.

I believe the Lord speaks to us

through Scripture.

And he clearly guided

you to that verse.

Thank you.

Yeah, you're welcome.

Oh. Oh, I'm so sorry.

Thorns and snares.

Thorns and snares.

What has thorns and snares?

I want us to be really sure

before making any moves. Okay?

Of course.

I can't have anything

happening to you.

I will be careful.

- I promise.

- Okay.

[Radio Chatter]

Oh, I got to go. Sorry.

It's okay.

Okay. I'll see you later.

- Yeah, see you later.

- All right.

Thorns and snares,

thorns and snares.

And we have promising leads in

John Grey and Theo and...

I think we... we're

really on to something.

Look, Abby, the idea

has a unique angle

with a good hook,

but that's if it was a m*rder.

But there's no evidence of that.

Just some Bible verses.

That are leading me somewhere.

Do you have this week's episode

for the Johnna Benson case?

Yeah. I sent it to you.

No, you didn't.

Oh, Hannah, I'm so sorry.

I'm sending it now.

Abby, we cannot have you making

mistakes like this.

I know. I'm so sorry.

It won't happen again.

I can guarantee...

With listenership dipping

I need you to focus.

Drop the Weston story.

Finish the Benson story.

But, Hannah.

This is not up for discussion.

Finish out the season and we

will be in touch with next steps.

Are you firing me?

We're just exploring, taking the

show in a different direction.

This season's ratings are low.

They're low because the Benson

case isn't a real mystery.

It was basically already solved

before I started investigating it.

And the listeners know

that we need to give them what they want

which is us actually helping somebody.

And we could do that with

Miss Weston's case.

We have the opportunity

to make a real difference here.

Finish the season, Abby.

And then we consider this

partnership officially terminated.

Dear Lord, look,

I don't know how to do this

anymore, but I feel so lost.

Everything is

working with Matt

and seeing his faith

and the faith of

Miss Weston and

my grandfather's.

They, they trust you so much.

And I want that.

That relationship.

But I don't know where to start.

So... help me with my unbelief.

Our competition is back.

Hands where I can see them.

We kept our relationship

private because

it's a small town.

People talk.

But there was something

going on with her at the end.

She got cryptic

before she passed.

I just.

I just want to find

out what happened.

Come on, John.

I'll take you home.

Thorns and snares.

You were on to

something, John Grey.

Oof

What in the world

were you thinking?

Matt, I can explain!

No, there's nothing here, Abby.

You heard John Grey!

That guy has a rap

sheet a mile long.

He's not a reliable source.

But, what about the clues?

The verses!

No, it's not a clue!

It's just something left behind

by a senile old lady.

[CHIEF OF POLICE]

Matt, over here!

Stay here.

Chief.

Chief, I had every right

to think

every right to think that there

was something going on here

This is it.

What just happened?

I just got put on desk duty.

Matt, I...

And this is real life, Abby.

There are consequences!

No. I know!

There's nothing here.

- Matt, please.

- There is nothing here.

We're done.

No, but we're so

close. We are so close!

- We're done.

- But, Matt, please.

It's Officer MacAdams.

You've reached

Officer Matt MacAdams.

Sorry. Take your call.

Please leave me a message.

I'll get right back to you.

Hey, it's me again.

I just.

Call me back, please.

I really need to talk to you.

The podcast distributor pulled

the plug, so I'm out of a job.

And Matt, I mean,

he won't talk to me,

and I'm no closer to actually figuring

out what happened to Miss Weston.

I just.

I feel so lost.

You know, God gave

you these gifts, Abby.

Everything you're experiencing

is not a mistake.

When was the last

time you prayed?

Every time I do I

feel ridiculous?

Like I'm speaking into the void?

Like God's not listening?

No, he's always listening.

It sounds to me

like you need to slow down.

Give the Lord space

to speak to you.

The Lord himself goes

before you and will be with you.

He will never leave

you, nor forsake you.

Do not be afraid.

Do not be discouraged.

Oh uh, just a moment.

I'm sorry, that's

my two o'clock.

No, no.

The church will be empty

until choir practice tonight.

Just saying.

Thank you

[PHONE BUZZ]

Dear God...

I... I...

There, there dear.

Are you familiar

with Deuteronomy?

Chapter thirty one,

Verses eight. Nine.

The Lord himself goes before you

and He will be with you.

He will never leave you.

Nor forsake you.

Do not be afraid

and do not be discouraged.

You know, this is the first place I come

to and I feel lost or a bit off path.

It helps me to recenter

and the Lord never fails

to guide me in the

right direction.

That would really come

in handy right now.

Well, there's a

difference in our lives.

When we're following

our own self

verses following the

guidance of the Lord.

If there's something

on your heart,

something gnawing that you.

That's the Lord.

He's trying to tell you and

guide you in the right direction.

Don't ignore it dear.

If you forgive others

when they sin against you,

Your Heavenly

Father will also forgive you.

Matthew Chapter

six, verse fourteen.

You're really good at this,

aren't you God?

Hey, um..

Can you meet?

And I shouldn't have

taken it out on you.

I know that you were hurting

just as much as I was,

and I wish I could have gotten out

of my own way, out of my own grief

to love you through yours.

You did the best you could Abby.

I'll never fault you for that.

I'm just...

I'm so sorry for all of it.

I forgive you.

And I'm sorry for my

part in this, too.

I could have been kinder.

I could've shown more

grace. It's just...

I really wish I could

have been what you needed.

Even if we were perfect.

I don't think it would have

changed the outcome.

The grief, It allowed us to see the

cracks that were already there long before

we lost the baby.

I want you to be happy, Abby.

You deserve love

just as much as anyone else.

These are for you.

Thanks.

So, have you and

Mary set a date yet?

Oh, don't get me started.

I'm aware of that.

I'm doing the best

job that I can. No.

If I did it, then we

would already have it.

And we'd be done

with this already.

Penny, do you have a minute?

What's on your mind, Abby?

Do you know

what this business card is for?

Where on earth did you get this?

It was in a lamp.

I'd recognize this

logo anywhere.

This law firm.

Rebecca Gardner.

Terrible woman.

I never met her, but she scammed my

cousin Lucy out of thousands of dollars.

What? How?

She was in an accident.

A hit and run.

She's fine, thank goodness.

But her attorney,

Rebecca Gardner,

convinced her to settle out of

court. She did.

But she never received

the settlement money.

She tried to fight it,

but they had records.

Proof somehow that they paid my

cousin when they never did.

She tried to

sue, but didn't

have the resources.

They bled her dry.

Do you think Miss Weston was

working with Rebecca Gardner?

Oh, gosh.

I certainly hope not.

If so, that money

she was setting aside for Theo

is likely long gone.

So we'll put men's business

here, women's business

there, and all those pieces that

are a little worse for wear.

We'll put here to donate to that

company that reuses fabrics.

Great.

This is a ton of

donations, Papa.

Been collecting them

for over a year.

Job fairs next weekend.

And I want to make sure that everything

we need to help anyone in our community

better their working life include

a proper interview outfit.

I think that's really cool.

- Can I ask you guys something?

- Yeah.

Have you ever...

This is going to sound insane,

but have you ever been visited

by an angel?

Yeah, many times.

Really?

If you've been visited by one

that is a good thing.

They are messengers sent

from God to help you.

Well, helpful they were.

I met with Ross.

How'd it go?

Really well.

Yeah.

Let's just say the message from

God was loud and clear.

The chicken coop.

What?

I will be right back.

I am. I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry,

Matt.

Look, I know you're

upset with me,

and I totally understand,

but I figured out what the last verse meant

I'm heading to Miss Watson's

house now!

[Abby Panicking]

[ABBY VOICE MESSAGE] I figured

out what the last verse meant.

[ABBY VOICE MESSAGE] I'm heading

to Miss Watson's house now.

[ABBY VOICE MAILBOX] Hi, you've reached

Abby Brooks. Please leave a message.

Hey, Carson...

Can you let the chief know I'm going to

do a well check at Miss Westons house?

[Abby Panicking]

Shhhh...

Shhhh...

[Abby Breathing Heavily]

Where is it?

Wha..What?

I know you know where it is.

A new will. Marian made one.

I found this letter in the coop.

I know you know where it is.

I don't know.

I don't know what

you're talking about.

Cami? Where's Cami?

What did you do to her?

Can you stop?

Stop,

stop.

She might let you live

if you let me know

where the will is.

Please, please,

please.

I don't want to

hurt anyone else.

What?

[Abby Gasps]

Rebecca...

I need that will Abby.

And I know you know where it is.

I am done playing games.

I will do whatever it takes.

Okay Becky, calm...

Let's calm down.

Police!

Hands up!

No, no, please.

No, no, no, no, no, no, no.

Please, Please, No!

I'm so sorry.

I'm sorry.

Let me cut you free.

I'm not Theo.

No, but you are under arrest.

After years of searching.

Miss Weston finally made contact with

who she believed to be her real son.

They began corresponding via

letters, but one day,

Miss Weston noticed

something was off.

The handwriting had changed.

And when the writer claiming to

be Theo, asked

Miss Weston to send

the letters to a P.O.

Box and said of the address,

Miss Weston started

to have her doubts.

She mailed the next letter to

his address but got no response.

So she tried the P.O. box and communication

resumed, but she knew something wasn't right.

She also had her doubts about

her estate attorney,

Rebecca Gardner.

She filed a complaint

against Rebecca

after reviewing her financial statements

where she found some discrepancies.

Which led to an investigation that

ultimately shut down her firm.

Rebecca knew about

Miss Weston's communication with her

biological son and about her millions.

So she set up a plan.

Intercept the letters.

And since they had never met in

person, find a fake Theo and get rid of

Miss Weston, to

steal her fortune.

She blackmail her ex-boyfriend,

a doctor with a bit of a shady past

into using his medical background

and posing as fake Theo.

To get rid of Miss Weston so they could

claim the money she set aside for her son.

And if he helped her,

they'd split the fortune.

Or so Rebecca told him.

Miss Weston was communicating

with the fake Theo for months.

She had her doubts, so she tried to

contact Theo using the old address.

But they were

intercepted by Rebecca.

She'd shared this information

with John Grey.

He was doing what he could to help her,

even if he didn't know all of the details.

And she wanted to

return the favor.

Miss Weston was suspicious.

So she hid the whereabouts of her

fortune in a place no one would find it.

Even her crooked estate manager.

In her first home in Prescott.

Along with the addresses for who

she believed to be her real son.

And set me up with everything.

I would need to

track it all down.

If I had a little faith.

Your drive up was okay?

You guys didn't

hit any traffic or anything?

Thank you guys for being here.

This is so exciting.

Guys!

This is Theo, the real Theo.

How nice to meet you, son.

Welcome to Prescott.

You sure it's the

right one this time?

You and I both know

you saw the DNA test.

Hey, I'm sorry for doubting you.

Oh, it's okay.

I truly doubted myself.

What got you back on track?

Well, let's just say I

got a not so subtle hint.

You know, now that you'll likely

have some free time on your hands,

What do you say about dinner?

I know a great pizza spot.

Only if you promise me

that we get one of every topping

in the correct grouping.

Deal

[Phone Buzzing]

Oh. Oh.

Take that.

- Sorry. - No. - I'll be quick.

- Take it. Go ahead go.

Real quick.

Hannah. Hi.

I just read an article

on the Weston case.

You were right.

I should have trusted your gut.

Listen, I think.

We were a bit rash

in removing you from the lineup.

We'd love to have you.

Actually Hannah I...

I want my own show.

One that I'm in charge of.

One about faith?

About how it leads people to do

incredible things, have incredible

breakthroughs,

and maybe even solve a mystery.

Or two.

I love it.

It's a great way to reach a niche

market with a solid hook that I think

you would be perfect for.

I also loved Officer

MacAdams insights.

He had a great voice

and you two had chemistry.

He'd be a great recurring guest.

What do you think?

I think I can pull some strings

to make that happen.

Wonderful I'd love to

help with distribution.

Let's find a time

to talk Monday.

Sounds good.

Good news.

The best.

I wanted to do

that for a decade.

Music Plays

Music Plays

And to those who know your name.

Put their trust in you.

For you.

Oh, Lord.

Have not forsaken

those who seek you.

Psalm chapter nine, verse ten.

Thank you, Lord, for

all the guidance.

Keep it up, please.

I need it.

Music Continues