01x77 - Episode 77

[bunniefuu]

You barely touched
your breakfast.

I'm not hungry. Thanks.

I heard from your grandmother
again last night.

Still having a blast
in Chicago with the girl group?

There are probably
some sour notes mixed up

in the sweet music
that they're making.

Well, that's the thing
with revisiting the past.

Yeah. There are moments
that leave blessings.

And scars.

Martin, I know
you've been anxious.

Not sleeping.

But let's try
to keep a level head.

I know what I saw.

I thought my past was
dead and gone. [scoffs]

He's here.
And he's not letting go.

I should take a picture of this.

Of me doing research?

[sighs]

If you could lock in like this
when we play chess,

you might even beat me someday.

[chuckles] Isn't it a little
early for trash talking?

Ah, good way
to start off the day.

-Mental acuity.
-Okay.

It's like chess, but with words.

Now what you do-- journalism--

it's like trash talk,
not taking sides.

"All dressed up
in its Sunday best,"

as Granddad would say.

Is that what you've been
learning from your granddad?

It's got to be hard,
staying objective.

Because everybody has
their own viewpoint.

And everybody wants their story
told the way they want it told.

A hundred percent.

What are we working on now?

I am doing a profile
on a police detective.

The editor tossed you
a puff piece.

His mistake.

And now it's your chance
to prove who you are.

Yeah, I just hope my piece
lives up to the hype.

Let's hear it.

Really?

Okay, well,
don't repeat any of this.

[clears throat]

"Cops lead interesting lives.

"Have stories
they keep close to the vest.

Things they've never shared
with anyone but each other."

-Like family does.
-Exactly.

So I wanted to know
more about my subject,

so I did some digging,
asking questions,

and the more
that I keep digging--

-The higher the body count.
-No, slow down.

It's not that deep. Yet.

But I am hearing rumblings

that the only person
that our cop may be protecting

and serving is himself.

[sighs]
You're kidding me, right?

I asked you for one favor.

No.

Now I know who can't be trusted

with high-value information.

That got heated.
Boy Scout got a temper.

Don't worry about it.

Following up on that wack job,
"Loony Leslie"?

Look, don't you have
some cases to solve?

In other words,
mind my business?

That's exactly right.

Yeah, that's the Jacob
I've been waiting to see.

Got that dog in you.

You need it if you're gonna make
some stuff happen,

get it done.

And what kind of "stuff"
you ever done?

I thought so.

You nothing
but a whole lot of talk.

You're full of it, man.

♪ ♪

I am just too full of love,
light, and happiness

to talk about purses.

We need to get someone to look
at these documents.

Yes, I have seen the papers,
and they look very important.

Now can we please talk about me?

Fine.

You know, there's a thin line
between brave and crazy.

That's where I do my best work.

You and Madison just met,
like, what, five minutes ago?

And you've already introduced
her to the entire family?

I guess some things are
just meant to be.

[sighs]
I could never.

Your lack of impulse control
staggers me.

You weren't scared?

Are you kidding me?
I was terrified.

But sometimes
you just have to take that leap.

So I grabbed Madison's hand,

we looked into each
other's eyes, and I did it.

I told everyone I loved her.

Oh, my God.

And they loved her back?
Especially Granddad?

How'd you know?
He's crazy about her.

Of course he is.

You're following
the family tradition.

You mean the tradition
where you either

become a doctor or lawyer
or get to work marrying one?

Yeah, that is not this.

Maybe it should be.

There is nothing
that would make me happier

than having a lawyer
in my pocket right now.

Well, you have a particular,
very interested lawyer

that you could have
in other places.

Just say the word.

That was comedy gold.

Come on.
Why aren't you laughing?

In case you're interested,

we're being sued
for copyright infringement.

They think I stole that idea?

That purse is mine.
It's all mine.

You know, babe, I wonder
if there's a band of artisans

that crafts bespoke canes
and walking sticks, you know?

I can probably find
a carver that can

whip up a few of these
in different kinds of wood

with gold and silver accents.

You know, they can probably
carve depictions

of my courtroom victories.

Hayley?

What's wrong?

Communication in a marriage

is essential to a couple's
well-being.

Don't you agree?

Yeah. Don't we tell
each other everything?

[scoffs]
I thought so.

And I know you must be scared,
but we're a couple, Bill.

When were you gonna tell me?

Tell you what?

Your health. What happened?

Did the doctor give you
a bad prognosis?

Because whatever news
you are keeping from me,

I need to know so
we can fight this together.

Wait, wait, wait. Hold on. Wait.

As far as I know,

residual weakness in my arm
and leg is all that I have.

Okay? What do you know
that I don't?

The insurance company called.

Your agent wanted
to verify information

on the policy
you took out yesterday.

Look, Bill, what is going on?

If you're leaving me,
you have to tell me now.

-Okay, baby--
-But please don't leave me.

Hey, I'm not going anywhere.

Then why are you buying
insurance and so much of it?

Okay, look, come here.
Come here. Listen.

Look.

It's... it's not
a big deal, all right?

It's not a sign that it's
the end of the world.

It's what couples do.

It's a whole life
insurance policy.

Worth $10 million with me
as sole beneficiary?

I thought you'd be happy.

If I had the choice
between you and money,

you are worth more to me
than gold, Bill.

Okay. And I love you
twice as much, baby, okay?

But if anything were
to happen-- God forbid--

I need to know
that you're taken care of.

One lump sum payout for you
and our little one.

And that's money
you wouldn't have to share

with anyone for any reason.

I only care about you.

Promise me that I won't have
to worry about insurance

or payouts anytime soon.

[chuckling]

You're never getting rid of me,
Hayley Hamilton. All right?

I'll be giving the toast
at our son's college graduation.

But what if our daughter
decides she wants

to travel the world instead?

Hey. Okay. I hope she does.

You hear that,
baby Hamilton? Hmm?

No matter what role you choose,

we expect greatness
from our children.

So whatever you do,
you do it with excellence.

-And goodness and mercy.
-That's right.

-Love you, baby.
-Love you, too.

Our first lawsuit,
and we haven't even launched?

I don't understand
what they're basing this on.

They saw one purse
in one fashion show,

and now they're saying
we copied theirs?

I created
that brilliant little bag.

From first idea
to sketch to design.

I worked with a dozen

of ethically sourced
textile companies.

Been with you
every step of the way.

If anything, they saw the buzz
that our purse started

and they're trying
to back-engineer their way

into a lawsuit.

If anything,
they're trying to k*ll off

the competition to show off
their half-assed imitations.

Great theory. Where's the proof?

What do you think
their next move is?

Well, a judge can file
an injunction

to stop production.

We'd be dead in the water.

Is this how it's gonna be
forever?

Lawsuit after lawsuit?

Corporations afraid
our upstart is going

to squander their money?

In a way, it's a compliment,

but we are just
not ready for this.

What are we gonna do?

Find a way to squash this
before it sees the light of day.

It's like we're
the new kids on the block.

We need to send a message
and squash the opposition.

I like it.

That way, people will know
not to mess with us.

We're new,
but we're ready for a fight.

If he's becoming a problem,
we need to deal with him.

Then you believe me?

Seriously, Granddad, I thought
I was starting to lose my mind.

But if you think
it's possible that--

I think that between
these episodes

you've been having and the fact

that you think this busboy has
been gaslighting you,

we must do something

-to allay your concerns.
-What can we do?

After I confronted him, he just
blew me off like it was nothing.

-But it was the way he did it.
-Unnerved you.

And you think
it was intentional?

Yeah, I do.

But that's not enough reason
to get him fired.

No.

Nor do I intend to take it
to that extreme.

I could have a talk
with the manager

and suggest that he reassign
the young man

to the kitchen or pool area.

Out of sight
and off of your mind.

Yeah, that could work,

but we can't antagonize
this guy.

We need to be willing
to take that risk.

And we don't know
who this man is

or much less whether he had

anything to do
with that awful night.

It's possible
that you misheard him, but...

...if this busboy said

those words to you,
the same words that you heard

two years ago
and in your nightmares,

then we need to find out
what game he's playing.

How?

We'll just ask him.

You know this is stalking?

You're lucky, 'cause if you
weren't family...

Stop avoiding my calls

and I wouldn't have
to track you down.

I'm doing my job, Kat.

And part of that job is

keeping me updated on our case.

It's my case.

Let's be honest.

If I wouldn't have
gotten that napkin

with Leslie's DNA on it,

you wouldn't even have a case.

And if the results match the DNA
on the motorcycle helmet,

we can push
the district attorney

closer to filing charges.

What you want?
A thank-you card?

When do we get
the results of the test?

Do we need to talk
to somebody to rush it or--?

Bureaucracy takes time.

How much time?

How the hell am I
supposed to know?

It's above my pay grade.

[sighs]
Well, just make sure

I'm the first person called
when you find anything out.

And I'm sure you'll make
yourself unavoidable until then.

I'm glad you know me so well.

And if you don't find me,

I'll find you.

I'm sure you will.

Oh!

-Morning, cousin.
-Morning, coz.

You wouldn't be giving
my husband hell now, would you?

Now, what is family for?

Adios.

Do I have to apologize
for my cousin's behavior?

Nope.

Don't tell Kat, but I should
really thank her

for being a better partner
than the one I actually have.

What do you know
about this fluff piece

from the Washington Record?

That it's mandatory.

Public Affairs says it's good
to humanize the department.

Guy's been making implications
about my conduct.

-To who?
-Just me, as far as I know.

But if those
allegations go public,

it could compromise
my retirement plans.

And everything and everybody
around me goes "boom."

Yeah, well, it makes no sense.

I mean, why would he even
go there?

Something or somebody had
to tip him off.

Got to wonder
if the husband's in the mix.

You'd think being married
to the congressman,

the guy would tread lightly.

Well, maybe we're
jumping the g*n.

I mean, how much of this
is Smith snooping?

And how much does he
really know?

SMITTY:
Based on my initial research,

it seems my subject is
taking payoffs.

I've been going through
his financial transactions,

and everything looks normal
until early April,

when there's a payment
for $5,000

from an unspecified source.

Cash.

Cash? Isn't he a detective?

Who's throwing five bands
on him for something legal?

I know, right?

And then a year and a half ago,
Malone buys a house.

Well, homeownership is legit.

In the Caribbean.

Something is off.

[sighs]
But, like,

if you were to play
devil's advocate,

what if this guy's good
at investments and savings?

Mm-mm. No. He also has
a nice-sized boat.

You are a smart kid.

Put this in your simulation
generator brain of yours.

Give me one scenario
where a cop goes

from just getting by
to a millionaire

in less than two years
that makes sense.

Go ahead.

I'll wait.

Politely questioning this guy
won't make him change his story.

But it could uncover something
we haven't considered.

Like what?

Granddad, I know what I heard
that busboy say to me.

But when I talked to him,

he had me
second-guessing myself.

Well, if that's all
there was to it,

then I'd be inclined to think
he meant no harm.

But you mentioned a smile,

a sneer.

That tells me there's something
more underhanded at play.

Which is why
confronting him is useless.

He'll play the same game,

act like he did
or said nothing out of line.

Which is no good for us.

And doing it here?

In public is best.

Martin, whether he is
the man you think he is,

or just some troublemaker
who enjoys stirring the pot

with a prominent congressman,

we need to put
a stop to it immediately.

If you have a minute.

Yes, sir.
Can I get something for you?

Let's see what color's
your money?

Get him the hell out of here.

I don't understand
what's happened.

I used to be so carefree.

Hmm. You mean
before we were married?

-I guess this is my fault.
-Must be.

You put this ring on my finger,

and now I'm always
looking over my shoulder,

waiting for the next disaster
on the horizon.

Mm, we've had our share
of growing pains, sure.

That's your euphemism?

[chuckles] But it's expected
in a blended family, baby.

Watching you fight your way back
from the stroke has forced me

to be in the same room
at the same time

with all the other women
in your life.

Yeah. Yeah, I know that
it hasn't been easy for you,

and I'm sorry.

I never expected a bed of roses,

but what's life gonna be like
for our baby?

Born into a family that doesn't
want any part of her?

Hey, look,

the people that matter
are already in this room, okay?

And he'll be blessed
because he'll be ours.

Right?

And between the two of us,
we have enough love

to carry that child
through 12 lifetimes.

[phone chimes]

[mutters]

Oh!

-Who is it?
-It's Chelsea.

Oh, okay.

Hey.
Here's my brilliant daughter.

-How you doing, Dad?
-Hi, Hayley.

BILL: I'll be better
when people stop asking.

-You know me.
-CHELSEA: Sure do.

Mm-hmm. Just following
Dr. Montgomery's orders,

waiting for the green light
to go back to work.

Oh, and I'm supposed to pretend
like you haven't been

over here searching
through cases?

[chuckles] What can I say?
I'm a creature of habit.

So what brings you by?
Not complaining, so you know.

Well, I was hoping for some free
legal advice if you have time.

Come on. I've got nothing
but time for you, Chelsea.

Oh.

Okay.

This is interesting.

What is it?

Well, it seems
like Mode Pizzicato is

claiming trademark
and patent infringement.

They served ChelseaKat
with a cease and desist.

CHELSEA:
I mean, they're trying
to shut down my production.

I carried that little purse
on the runway.

It was just a prototype.

Okay? Yeah, well...

Are you familiar
with any of their products?

Not enough to copy a design.

Look, I would never

intentionally copy
any of their stuff.

That purse is purely
my creation alone.

Well, it seems like
they mean business.

What am I gonna do, Dad?

I mean, we don't have cash
like this to fight this.

And these are the big guys,

and I'm just a small start-up.

I mean, can they actually
shut me down?

I have never needed a lawyer
more than I do right now.

Oh, I'm loving the way
this sounds so far.

If I hire a private lab
to run a DNA test,

would that evidence be
admissible in court?

Okay. Interesting conundrum.

Short answer, it depends
on the circumstances.

Tell me what's up.

The police lab has a backlog.

It's like
a gazillion months behind.

The evidence that could
put Leslie behind bars is

just sitting on a shelf
somewhere collecting dust.

And you have a side solution?

My parents have
a lot of connections

in labs across the city,
across the country.

And you want to circumvent
the correct channels

and do it fast?

You make it sound
like it's a bad thing.

Because you'd be
in clear violation

of the chain of custody,

rendering
your very expensive results

inadmissible in court.

Okay, well,
what am I supposed to do?

Wait like everybody else.

Doesn't it drive you crazy?

If it's any consolation,

someone I like and admire
very much is teaching me

all about anticipation
and how sometimes

when something is
important enough,

it's worth the wait.

The whole thing's ground
to a halt

till I get the DNA results
from the lab.

Well, how long could that take?

With all the cases piling up,
it could be months.

Months?

Ah, that's got to be
so frustrating.

Sometimes I feel
like I'm treading water.

Especially with situations
like this one,

when there's a high probability

that we know exactly
who the culprit is.

I just want to get her
off the streets.

Maybe you'll have to wait
till Leslie messes up again.

Which leaves unsuspecting
innocent people in danger.

I'm supposed to be
protecting our citizens,

but with all the hoops
I have to jump through,

I don't know if I'm
making a difference at all.

Of course you are, baby.
It's just another bad day.

Yeah, I guess.

But enough about my frustration.
How's my wife?

Well, there's
a problem I'm having.

Maybe you can help me.

Mm, you know I'd love to, baby,

but we in
the middle of a restaurant.

Stop! [chuckles]
I'm talking about June.

Right.
Right, right, right. June.

-Oh, my God.
-How's she doing?

Everything all right?

[sighs] Physically, yes,
she seems well.

But this cleanup crew rolled
through her encampment,

took everybody's things,

and made all the unhoused
vacate the underpass.

I know she's not
taking that well.

I mean, would you?

If someone came in and took away

everything you cherished
like it was nothing?

And I've been trying to find out
who's responsible,

but I keep running
into brick walls.

Well, you know,
I wish I could help,

but the police department
isn't involved

in nongovernmental sweeps.

Well, do you know
who I can contact about this?

Look, I'll make some calls
and see what I can find.

-Okay.
-But don't get June's hopes up.

Usually, when homeless
people's things get confiscated,

it ends up trashed.

Your friend isn't
looking too well.

-Oh, he's fine.
-I hope you're right.

Looks like he's seen a ghost.

Well, you seemed familiar.

I've got that kind of face.

"Kenneth..."

you've never seen us before?

Mm. That's hard to say

with so many of your people
looking alike.

My people?

Your family. You got
a real big family is all I mean.

I see. Yes.

So, you've never seen us
outside of this country club?

[chuckles] I can't travel
in your circles, Mr. Dupree.

Black royalty.
Nah, that's "rarefied" air.

Can't touch that.

-Is there anything else?
-That'll be all.

That's him.

Yep.

That's him.

You sure I can't pour you
a glass, Chelsea?

-No, I'm good, Dad. Thanks.
-Okay, well,

I am glad
that you brought this to me.

You're the best lawyer in town.

I won't argue with you there.

But, you know,

things haven't been too easy
with us, sweetheart.

You know,
we kind of lost our way.

I made choices
you didn't agree with.

That's lawyer talk for
"I left your mom for Hayley"

and blindsided Naomi and me.

Okay, Chelsea, insulting Hayley
is not gonna--

Bill, she wasn't insulting me.
She was insulting you.

I stand corrected.

Maybe I shouldn't have come.

If you could recommend
someone else--

No, no, no. Please don't leave.

No one will do a better job
for you than your father,

and I'd hate to see you
and Kat ripped off

just because you can't stand me.

Yeah, losing money over you?
Not my vibe.

If you'd like me to leave...

CHELSEA:
No. Damn, I hate this.

Hayley, look,
I know that my sister

already told you this,

but I really appreciate you
getting Dad to the hospital.

And I appreciate you sticking
by his side through his stroke.

Now, this is your house.

I can't tell you
where you can be

or what you can hear.

And, Dad,

you've done some things
that I don't like,

but you're still my dad.

Yeah, well, sometimes I'm
not a very good one, I guess.

Look, I should have been
at the fashion show

where you premiered
your purse collection.

I should be following everything
you do on social media.

-You'd never get any work done.
-Yeah, well,

it'll be worth it
if we could get back

to where you're not
just calling me

because you need something.

You know, where I could
just be there for you

without you even asking.

And not just in the big moments,
but the ordinary ones, too.

That'd be cool.

Yeah. Now...
[clears throat]

back to this pesky legal matter.

Look. This...

This is nothing more
than a preemptive strike

by a competitor who wants
to destroy you

before you even get started.

This guy knows that you got
connections in the industry.

Your mother's a major name.

He just wants to squash you,
that's all.

And that's why I came to you.

HAYLEY:
I was wondering about that.

Oh. Sorry. I'm just saying.

Chelsea could have went
to her sister for this.

Naomi is
a very capable attorney.

Yeah, well, maybe Chelsea
was just emotional

because of my recent
brush with death.

That's not it.
Well, not all of it.

You all are really gonna
make me say it?

Say what?

The thing.

Naomi is the one that you go to

for a moral victory
on the high ground.

When you want something
done surgically

and slightly sinister,

and when you might get
your hands dirty,

better call Bill.

[chuckling]

Smart girls. Raised them right.

If somebody told me a big,
important lawyer would be

helping me track down
my belongings.

I studied law because
I enjoy helping people.

You're the good one.

Everybody else is doing it
for the money.

There's all kinds of us.

I wish I'd had you with me
when they steamrolled through

and made us scatter,
took our things.

That wouldn't happen
if you'd let me help you

find stable housing, June.

[sighs]

Now, I know you told me
not to get my hopes up,

but you've got something
to tell me, don't you?

June, I-I wish I had
better news for you,

but we still don't have
any real answers.

I see.

But I want you to know

that I have Jacob working
on it, okay?

People looking out for me.

That's something new.

Now, I won't make any promises,

but if your things are
still out there and safe,

Jacob will do everything he can
to get them for you.

It must seem like
a bunch of worthless junk

to most folks, but--

That picture.

That picture of those kids
means a lot to you.

Something about their faces.

You see a happy child,
and you think

maybe life isn't so bad
after all.

You can pretend a lot of things
when you've got pictures.

Picture yourself not alone.

Picture yourself laughing.

Surrounded by people
who love you.

Enough pictures in your head
like that, and...

...the world isn't so lonely.

You know?

I think I do.

It's more
than a photograph to me.

It's a whole universe
where I'm happy

and a part of something special.

So, you see why
I need that picture, Naomi?

When you've got so little,

the little you've managed
to hold on to means so much.

Silly as it may seem,

that little snapshot
of those two kids and...

...their smiles

is worth the whole world to me.

Then we'll simply have to find
a way to get it back to you.

Somehow.

-Tomas.
-I know.

No, uh, Tomas, I mean...

Is this okay?

No, it isn't. I, um...

I need some air.
Like a break or something.

And that's fine.

Yeah. It's-it's my fault.

I-I don't want
to push you. Ever.

No.

You-you haven't ever. I just...

I bet you thought dating
the world's oldest virgin

would win you some prizes,

but all it gives you is
rejection after rejection.

You're helping me be
a good role model

to my little brother.

Ramon. Yes, I remember.

I pay attention to details
about your life.

Good things are worth
waiting for.

And anticipation just makes
the event more meaningful

when it finally does happen.

That's the plan.

But if I can ask
a follow-up question.

Yeah, of course.

Is there something in particular
you're waiting for?

When I was little,
I took diving lessons.

And I would climb up the ladder,
and when it was my turn,

my coach was waiting, the kids
behind me were waiting...

Impatient, wishing you'd
hurry up and get it over with.

Yeah.

And I don't know
why I was stalling,

but I just knew I wasn't ready.

Look, I've seen people
take leaps and fail.

My parents, my aunt and uncle,

they gave their hearts to people

that drained all the water
out of the pool.

Then they were left in the ruins
of their pain and regret.

I-I don't want that.

And I certainly
don't want my first time

to be somebody's afterthought

while they're on their
lunch break from the office.

You'd never be anyone's
afterthought.

Especially not mine.

Good.

Because I require 100% thought,
careful planning.

I-I want memorable moments.

And I don't think
that's too much to ask.

I'm worth it.

And when I give myself
to a man in that way,

it'll be my choice when,

where and how I want it.

And if that's becoming
a problem for you, then...

Of course not.

You deserve nothing
but the best.

I'm enjoying the wait.

Hmm.

So, you think you're the best?

That's interesting.

I should be going back to work.

-Hey.
-Hey.

What you got there, Jacob?

I spoke to a couple people,
called in some favors.

You found June's things?

JACOB:
You tell me.

Hey, June. Does any of that
look familiar to you?

I don't know.

I'm almost afraid
to look too hard.

I know it isn't everything,
but that's all that was left.

And I do thank you for extending
yourself the way you have.

Still don't understand

why you helped me
back when I was arrested,

but you restored my soul
a little bit.

I still don't see
what I'm looking for.

NAOMI:
It's okay, June.

Just take your time.
It's so small.

Maybe it got lost.

Okay.
Everything's going to be okay.

Yeah.

I'm just glad
for the assistance,

even if the silly thing
isn't here.

Please, God, let it be here.

I don't need anything else.

Take everything else
away from me.

Take it all! Just let me...

[quietly]:
Just let me...

Just let me have
this one thing. Please!

Just let me have
this one thing. Please.

Oh, I knew it!

[sobs]

Yes, Lord!

I knew it. It's here!
[crying]

Oh, you sweet babies.

I'm so sorry.

I'm sorry.
I'll never leave you again.

I swear on everything.

Thank you!

[wailing]

Jacob, Naomi, you don't know.

What do we do now?

Confirm.

But we're both sure it's him.

The sound of his voice,

the things that he said,

all pointed us
in that direction.

But the face.

He didn't look familiar.

But I can feel it
in my gut, Granddad.

And the way the hairs stand up
on the back of my neck.

How he glowers when
he's pretending to smile.

All of that is real.

I agree.

But why would he be here?

And why now?

There's no such thing
as coincidence.

He's tracked me down
because he wants something.

We have to figure out
what that is.

Let's get out of here.

Wow. Look at this.

Two years ago,
my subject deposited that

into his own checking account.



A cop with
half a million dollars.

Got to be some explanation.

No, it's not from a wire
transfer from an investment.

That is also cash.

That's where
the house on the island

and the boat came from.

Bingo.

Two years ago,
Marcel Malone hit the lotto.

His life completely changed.

Now I just have to figure out
who made that happen.

Chelsea, are you sure
you don't want

to get Bill to pour you
a glass of juice?

Or maybe you'd like something
from the kitchen?

Let's leave the therapy
to Shanice, okay?

What I need is help on this.
What do I do?

Nothing. Mode Pizzicato has
an uphill battle

trying to prove infringement.

And you're sure we can win?

Chelsea, come on.
This is what I do.

Okay? Count on me.
I'll handle everything.

Thank you so much.

I just got off the phone
with Public Affairs.

They're taking this precinct
off the publicity tour.

So no more interviews
for the foreseeable future.

That doesn't solve the problem
we got right now.

Smith has no idea that if
they keep chasing these leads,

they're gonna take him
right back home.

Somebody needs
to get that message

through to him, and fast.

Yeah. The dam's stayed strong
for two years, so...

the point will be made
to our nosy reporter

that it's
in everybody's interest

that it doesn't burst.

Hey. It's me.

I need to talk to you.

No, now. I'm on my way.

This was never
supposed to happen.

I want assurances
the problem is being solved.

Now.

This is too important.

Do not disappoint me.

[gasps]

♪ ♪