Deadly Dating Game (2021) - full transcript

What would you like?

I have risotto balls,
stuffed dates,

and very tiny sandwiches.

You made all this yourself?

No, but in my defense,
if I had made it myself,

you wouldn't wanna eat it.

Mm. Understood.

Thank you.

- Cheers.
- Cheers.

What's wrong?

It's nothing.



Or almost nothing.

Okay, it's my ex.

I woke up this morning,

first thing I did was
look at his feed,

which is nuts because all I
wanna do is just forget him.

But I can't.

And today he posted a
photo of himself

at our favorite brunch spot,
alone.

And I think it means something.

I'm sorry. I don't know
why I brought him up.

He was important to you.

It's only natural he still
has a place in your heart.

Thank you, doctor.

My office will send the bill.



Oh, god.

Okay. Now you need to show
me a picture of your ex.

I'm serious.

All I know is she's some
popular radio DJ.

And a picture's worth a
thousand words.

This is her.

On the right?
She's gorgeous.

Oh no, that's Hailey.

She's pretty but, that's
Shannon.

She's something special.

You still love her.

What? No.

Yeah, I guess you're right.

I guess part of me still hopes.

Thank you, doctor.

My office will send the bill.

Oh no, no. I've had enough.

I still have to get
back to work.

Ooh, speaking of which.

I'm sorry. I wanted
this to work out.

Yeah, me too.

But I guess neither one
of us is ready to move on.

Good luck, Gavin.

Gavin?

Hello?

Is anyone there?

Whoever you are, this
isn't funny.

You?

No!

♪ Give me a double, babe

♪ I've been awake too long

♪ Been counting the breaths
of every reckless day ♪

♪ Since you've been gone

♪ Give me some sugar, babe

♪ These nights are just
way too strong ♪

♪ That black in the sky
reminds me of your eyes ♪

♪ Since you've been gone

♪ Those coffee eyes

Good morning, Austin.

It's the slammin', jammin',
crammin' for the weekend edition

of "Love on the Air" with
Shannon Baker.

You all know how much I love,
well, love.

I love talking about love.

I love playing love music.

And most of all,

I love hearing all of your
heartfelt dedications.

But a good friend has suggested

I've been single for too long.

And maybe it's time for
me to go on a few dates.

Only, I don't have the time
for traditional dating,

or the patience for
online dating,

or the money to hire
a matchmaker.

So, starting Monday, I
have agreed to let you,

my dear listeners,
nominate dates for me

by calling the station and
explaining why you think

your brother, your
coworker, your handyman,

or your best friend is
the right guy for me.

Now you might think
it's a crazy idea.

I know I did, at least at first.

But, I've heard enough of your
love stories and dedications

to trust that you know what
makes for a good match.

So come on, guys.

Don't make me waste my favorite
fire apple red lipstick.

Find me a good one.

I'm ready for love.

Good show.

Thanks.

Apparently I've reached
the point in my career

where I'm willing to try
anything once.

Are you kidding?

The audience will love it.

And who knows, you might
find Mr. Right.

Mm, thanks.

Oh, and Franklyn said he wanted
to see you in his office.

Oh, thank you.

Come in!

Jayden said you
wanted to see me.

You wanna tell her?

Or you can.

Tell me what?

We just got word.

You are in the running for
the Broadcaster Alliance's

Radio Personality of the Year.

Seriously?

- Yes.
- Yeah.

- Congratulations.
- I can't believe it.

No one deserves it more.

Also, I think this new
dating segment

is gonna put you right
over the top.

So I hope you carry it through,

not only for ratings,
but for you too.

'Cause you never know
when love might slip in,

steal your heart away.

- Thank you.
- Yeah.

You put him up to that.

Me?

Oh my god.

Hi, you guys.

Here, let me sign this for you.

- Here you go.
- We listen every morning.

- Oh.
- We're huge fans.

- Thank you guys.
- Biggest fans.

May we get a quick picture?

- Yes, of course.
- Okay. Okay.

- Okay, thank you.
- Thank you guys.

- Thanks, bye.
- Thanks, bye.

I know it sounds naive,

but they're the reason
that I do this.

It's not naive.

Your connection to the
audience is special.

That's why they love you.

I mean, the show's about them
and their stories, you know.

So that's why I'm not so
sure spotlighting myself

is such a good idea.

Right? Because it is
a great idea.

Hailey.

Look, don't get me wrong,
your format is incredible,

but this is something
fun and new.

And the audience is very
interested in your love life.

So, gotta give 'em
what they want.

Yeah well, I mean,
it's happening.

So let's just hope I
don't regret it.

What is this?

Early bird submissions.

Keep an open mind.

You never know, you
might like what you see.

Mm-hmm.

- See you Monday?
- Okay, bye.

Hello?

Okay. Give me a sec,
give me a sec.

Knock knock.

Come on in.

Jane Gardner gave
her notice yesterday,

which means I need to
find a new host

for the evening news show...

I'll do it!

Uh... I know you've always
wanted to be on the air.

Mm-hmm.

Uh.. But we can't leave Shannon
without a producer,

especially when she's
up for a major award.

I stay with her, help her
win the award.

And then afterwards,

I recommend you to take over
Jane's spot, whaddaya say?

I say yes, of course!

Awesome.

I know these awards
seem trivial...

Nah.

But, they make a big difference
to the executive committee

who has to vote on any new host.

You catch my drift?

You bet I do.

Great, thank you.

No Franklyn, thank you.

Good morning, Austin.

It's the holy moly guacamole,
where did my weekend go,

Monday morning edition
of "Love on the Air"

with Shannon Baker.

On Friday, I promised
that I would go on dates

with men nominated by you,
my listeners.

And some people think I'm crazy.

But, crazy or not, my
word is gold.

Some ground rules.

I'm a woman of a certain
age who wants to find a man

of the same age.

So don't nominate your son
or your father,

unless that applies.

Also, no musicians.

While I'm sure your friend
is incredibly talented,

I'm not the kinda girl to
mix business and pleasure.

We've already got
our first call.

Hi, welcome to "Love
on the Air."

I'd like to nominate my brother.

He's a man of few words,
but still, waters run deep.

♪ Now shake that tambourine

Hi. I'd like
to nominate my neighbor.

He's so funny.

Do you like funny guys?

Because he's hilarious.

I'd like to nominate my friend.

He's nice and smart and
really great with kids.

I have no idea what he
does for a living,

but I just think
he's in finance.

♪ And if I want you,
then I will find you ♪

♪ I will do nothing, what
a shame that you have to ♪

Look at this.

Our cumulative audience is
the highest it's ever been.

You are a shoe-in
for that award.

That's great news.

You didn't even look
at the numbers.

The audience is
loving the segment.

Ah, well, I am glad the
audience is happy.

Shannon.

Today is the last day,
broadcast award or not.

You said you'd keep
an open mind.

Hailey, it's just not working.

Time for the show.

You're listening
to "Love on the Air"

with Shannon Baker.

Good morning, beautiful people,

and welcome to the wake up
and smell the Monday edition

of "Love on the Air" with
Shannon Baker.

This last week has been
interesting, to say the least.

And, while I had hopes
that this process

would find me true love,

nothing remotely like
that happened.

In fact, this whole week has
been a waste of red lipstick.

But, I have realized
something important.

I've realized that falling
in love is not a game.

It is a process that requires
patience combined with

equal doses of
optimism and realism.

So, while I thank you
all for your suggestions,

I've decided to go back to
finding true love on my own.

Oh, looks like we've got a call.

Hi, welcome to "Love
on the Air."

Hi Shannon. I
listen to you every morning.

I love your show.

Thank you.

I hope I'm not overstepping,

but I think it's sad that
you're giving up already.

I mean, you started by
saying you're on the hunt

for true love, and now after
one week you're giving up?

I didn't say I was gonna...

True love is wonderful,

but it's also rare.

And seven days is only
the tip of the iceberg.

That's true, but I...

It's too early to call it quits.

I want you to go out
with my coworker, Ian.

He's smart, attractive,
ambitious,

but not obnoxious about it.

My girlfriends and I joke that
he's the perfect man, only,

we're all married.

Okay. Well he sounds too
good to be true.

Okay.
I'm overselling,

but I promise he's not
a waste of lipstick.

He's a doctor and helps train
emotional support animals

in his spare time.

Okay. You have my attention.

So you'll do it?

Yes.

Yay.
I'm so happy.

Meet Ian.

Not bad.

Not bad at all.

Hmm.

Try and have a little fun,
you know,

lighthearted pleasure.

Oh, thank you,
madame dictionary.

And yes, I will give
lighthearted pleasure a try.

Atta girl.

Shannon? Shannon Baker?

Hi. Can I help you?

You're Shannon Baker.

These are for you.

Oh, thank you, but I,
I just had breakfast.

But I made them just for you.

No, thank you.

They're your favorite color.
Blue.

Please let go.

I heard you on the air.

Don't go out with
that doctor guy.

We have so much in common,
you and me.

I listen to you every day!

You're the only reason I get
out of bed in the morning!

Shannon? Shannon Baker.

You're Shannon Baker.

You're the only reason I get
out of bed in the morning.

You're the only reason I get
out of bed in the morning.

You're the only reason
I get out of...

Hats, t-shirts, and socks
with my face on them.

Hailey? Why do you want
people to walk all over me?

It's promotional merchandise.

Yeah, but why so much?

You're a finalist for one of
the most prestigious awards

in broadcasting.

It's like, the Oscars. In order
to win, you gotta campaign.

So, merchandise.

If you say so.

Oh no, what's wrong?

You're worried about your
meeting with Dr. Ian.

- Right?
- No.

I just, I'm not so sure
if it's a good idea.

Look, the other morning
as I was leaving,

this weird guy approached me.

Wait, what do you mean?

What'd he, what'd he do?

He tried to give me a
cupcake with blue icing.

Oh, cupcake. What a jerk.

Okay. It was creepy.

Okay, and then, he said
that he heard me on the air

and then he asked me
out on a date.

Okay. That's like, a
little creepy.

But eh, and the world's
full of creepy guys,

and really great ones too.

Just gotta take a chance, right?

Yeah. You're right.

Hey, what do you always say
about finding true love?

You gotta be optimistic.

So, go be optimistic.

Go on.

Yeah well, Dr. Ian can't be
as creepy as cupcake guy.

Right? I hope.

Close enough.

We'll get there.

Okay, I have a question for you.

Okay.

If you could invite
anyone in the world to dinner,

who would it be?

That's easy. It
would be Madonna.

Really?

Yeah. Isn't it obvious?

I'm so sorry.

I did not expect they'd need
me again this afternoon.

Obviously, I wouldn't
have scheduled a date.

It's okay. Doctors get a
phone call pass.

Okay. All right, thanks.

I'll be right back.

Shannon?

Shannon Baker?

Gavin.

Shannon I, I can't believe this.

I just got back into town
and you're the first person

I run into.

That's amazing.

I thought you were in New York.

I decided to come back.

Lamb Radio had an opening
for director of ad sales.

I called you a few times
but you never answered.

Yeah, I blocked your number.

So the new job in New
York didn't work out?

Not exactly.

I mean, the new job was
great, but I miss the people,

the energy, everything
about my life here.

And uh, I really miss...

Shannon? Everything okay?

Oh yeah, yeah.

Um. Uh, Ian, this is
my friend, Gavin.

And Gavin, Ian.

Nice to meet you.

- You too.
- He's my date.

Well, I don't wanna
intrude on your date.

It really is nice to
see you, Shannon.

It's nice that your
friend was here.

Yeah.

It's okay.

No, it's not.

Look, I really am sorry.

Today just may not be our day.

Um, what do you say
to a mulligan?

A do-over. Tomorrow afternoon?

It's a date.

It's a second date.

It's a second date.

How was the date?

Morning to you, too.

Oh right, good morning.

Nice to see you, et cetera,
et cetera.

How was the date?

Uh, it was um, nice.

Nice, like, you had fun?

Light-hearted pleasure?

Yes. Only things didn't
really go as planned.

So we just had to
reschedule for later today.

So you're seeing him again?

Yes! See what happens
when we keep an open mind?

Plus, this segment has done
wonders for our audience share.

And, you've got a big
broadcasting award to win.

So why are you rescheduling?

Well, Ian was on call and...

You're on in 10.

Okay. Tell me later.

You're
listening to KQAX, 98.6 FM.

Here's your host, Shannon Baker.

Good morning, beautiful people.

You woke up and somehow,
it's Tuesday morning.

And you are listening to
"Love on the Air"

with Shannon Baker.

Yesterday, I took a
chance on a date

with another one of
your nominees,

and he was smart and
interesting and sweet.

And believe it or not, we're
going on a second date,

which, if you've been
following along,

is a 1000% improvement rate

on all of my other dates so far.

So, anyway, it's, it's too
soon for me to say much more,

but I will say this, I'm
keeping an open mind.

Now we've got a call.

Good morning.

Shannon.

Hi. Welcome to "Love
on the Air."

Shannon, it's me.
It's Gavin.

Oh, hi-hi-hi-hi Gavin.

I was calling
because I didn't tell you

the whole truth last night.

It's true that I missed Austin,
and I've got a new job here

but that's not why I came back.

I missed you.

I came back for you.

When I ran into
Hailey in New York,

everything came back to me.

I knew I had to come and
ask you for a second chance.

So, now that's what I'm doing,
right here on your show.

I'm asking for a second chance.

Hello?

Sorry. I, um.

Thank you Gavin, for your call.

I appreciate your call,
if not your timing.

But, as you have to know, I am
working very hard to move on.

And I think that, that
you should too.

Um, so I'm sorry, but
it's over between us.

Shannon.

Go to commercial, now.

So, what exactly did happen?

Something other than
lighthearted pleasure, I assume.

Well, Ian was on call
and stepped away and,

and I look up and
suddenly Gavin was there.

At the restaurant?

And?

It was awkward.

Well, awkward because you
were on a date

with someone else, or?

Yeah. I don't know if I'm
ever gonna be over him.

You can't think of taking
him back. Okay?

I can't trust him again.
Not after he left.

Are you sure?

Yeah.

Well then all the more
reason to date other people.

Maybe.

Why didn't you mention that
you saw him in New York?

Oh uh, I don't know.

It was like, random.

We crossed paths at a
coffee shop and I figured,

why remind you of a heartbreak?

Look, focus on the bright side.

You're seeing Ian, fun,
interesting Ian.

Should be a little consolation.

I'm going out with Ian.

Okay.

You were right.

This is even better
than I imagined.

You know what?

I think this might be my
new favorite sandwich.

Sandwich?

Yeah?

No, no, no. A hot dog is
not a sandwich.

It's in a category
all on its own.

Okay but, hear me out.

If a sub is a sandwich
and a wrap is a sandwich,

then I don't see why a hot
dog wouldn't be a sandwich.

I mean, isn't anything
that you eat between bread,

a sandwich?

You know, I think we're gonna
have to agree to disagree

on this one.

So, I heard the show today.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

I should have asked

- if you were okay with me...
- No, no, no.

I don't mind. In fact,
I'm flattered.

I do feel for that guy though.

What was his name?

- Gavin.
- Right.

I feel for him, 'cause it must
be terrible getting over you.

Well, you're very sweet.

I'm glad you think so. 'Cause what I'd
really like to do is punch him in the face.

Oh.

Even though I know I
shouldn't say that.

Yeah, probably not.

So would you like to sit
down for dinner tonight?

If it's too soon then I can...

No, I, I would love to.

Just let me take a couple more
bites of this hot dog first.

Mm.

It's definitely a sandwich,
by the way.

No. Not a sandwich.

- Not at all.
- Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.

Oh man, I think that last
dumpling was a mistake,

but they were so good.

You only had five.

Yeah but, you know, it
was after the hot dog,

and then the ice
cream for dessert.

Well, you have to admit,
I do know the best places.

Yeah, you really do.

Well, this is me.

I had a really good night.

Yeah, so did I.

So, at the risk of
sounding presumptuous,

is it too soon to ask
you for another date?

No. Just nothing
involving food, okay?

Deal.

Actually, one of my
favorite local bands

is playing at Bar Noctum
tomorrow night.

I love Bar Noctum.

So, it's another date?

It's a third date.

Great.

You know, it feels like
just yesterday

we were on our first date.

You know, feel the same way.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Hey, someone back here?

What're you doin' back here?

I'm gonna call the police.

Here kitty, kitty, kitty.

You are listening
to "Love on the Air"

with Shannon Baker.

Thanks for joining me for
another glorious morning.

Before I go, I wanna
leave you with the words

of a very wise woman.

"The world is full of
creepy guys,

but also really really
great ones too."

So get out there and take
a chance because believe me

it's, it's totally worth it.

This has been "Love on the
Air" with Shannon Baker.

- You okay?
- Oh sure, yeah.

We can't all be so chipper when
our days start at 4:00 a.m.

I should start making Jayden
get me whatever you get

in your coffee order.

I don't think it's the coffee.

Hello?

Ian?

Hello. Is
this uh, Shannon Baker?

It wasn't Ian on the phone.
It was a police detective.

Um, they had found his body,

Ian's body by the
side of the road.

And they think um, he,
he'd been there since,

since not long after he
left my place.

What do they think
happened to him?

A car jacking.

Yeah, they think that
he must've hit his head

when he was pulled
from his car and,

that was, that was it.

I'm so sorry.

He was a really, he
was a nice guy.

You know, he was charming
and funny and thoughtful.

I just,

I don't know, I thought maybe,

I just can't believe it.

I'm gonna run a taped show.
Okay?

No. No, I wanna go on the air.

Are you sure? 'Cause I
have something ready.

It's all cued up.

Really. I'm fine.

Look Shannon, I, I know
you pride yourself

on being a strong person.

But you're not alone. Okay?

Thank you.

Come here.

Good morning, beautiful people.

It's the Thursday morning
edition of "Love on the Air"

with Shannon Baker.

I'm your host, Shannon Baker,

and this morning we
have a great show.

I'm sorry. I am not
myself this morning.

It looks like I have a call.

Hi, welcome to "Love
on the Air."

I did you a favor.

Hello?

We belong together.

I knew it the first time
I saw your face,

before I even met you, I knew.

What are, what are you saying?

Ian wasn't right for you.

He was soft, pathetic.
So I killed him.

Wasn't a carjacking.

Cut the call.

You should've
heard the noise he made

when I hit him.

What about tracing the calls?

The calls came from an
unlisted number.

Well, with all the publicity
that the show's been getting,

I mean, the killer could
be anyone in the city.

Our best bets are the other
men you went on dates with,

and the obsessive fan
you mentioned.

The cupcake guy. You said
he was creepy.

Yeah, but not a killer.

I should also mention
that my ex-boyfriend Gavin

is back in town.

He came back a few weeks ago.

Has he contacted you?

Yeah, he actually um,
called station

and shared his feelings
for me on the air.

Interesting.

Yeah but, Gavin isn't
violent. He's not a killer.

I mean, he would never
hurt Shannon,

or any of us for that matter.

Understood. But I should
still speak with him.

Right now, we all need
to keep an open mind.

It's also possible this
call was only a prank,

or a celebrity stalker.

They're obsessed with fame
and hope to capture it

by getting close to
someone who has it.

They're usually not
actually dangerous,

but this case, nothing
is cut and dry.

Thank you, detective.

Yes. Thank you.

You're welcome.

Remember the safety plan?

Yes, get a new alarm,
change the locks,

and check in with my
support system often.

And don't forget to
change your routine.

Try going to a different gym
or take new roads to work.

Most importantly, be alert.

Pay attention to what
you see, hear, and feel.

And call me if you need
anything. All right?

Yeah.

I think maybe we should
cancel the show.

Look, whoever is doing this
knows too much about me.

He knows where I go. He
knows who I date.

And for god sake, he
knows where I live.

I mean, I agree,
this is serious,

but would it really make a
difference now?

People know your voice.

Your face is on every
billboard in the city.

And since the press
released the story,

I mean, we've had more
listeners than ever.

Right?

What did Detective Wilson say?

Not much.

I mean, they didn't get
any fingerprints

off of the pictures or the note.

What about the tie, lan's?

Yeah, it was his.

So the stalker really
was the killer.

This wasn't just some sick joke?

I think canceling is the only
way to ensure your safety.

Now, I know this is your show.

But, this has gotten
to a whole new level.

I, I, I don't know. I
just don't know.

Think about it.

You don't have to make
a decision this second.

Listen, I gotta get back.

Either way, I want you
to promise me

that you'll keep a low profile.

Please.

I will. I will.

I promise.

Okay.

If I cancel, I'm letting
everybody down.

I'm letting down Franklyn
and the audience,

and especially you.

I mean, you've done so much
to promote "Love on the Air,"

and now...

Don't worry about it. You need
to do what's right for you.

And on that note, we heard
back from the judges.

You're a finalist. Top
three, honey.

That's incredible.

Hi Shannon. It's
good to see you.

Gavin, what're you doing here?

Getting lunch. This is one
of our favorite places.

Yeah, it was.

I'm really sorry about
calling the station.

That was impulsive and stupid.

Of course, I meant
what I said, but,

I shouldn't have put
you on the spot.

I'm sorry.

Franklyn told me
about Ian getting...

about what happened to him.

I'm so sorry, Shannon.

I hope we can still be friends.

Thank you for the apology,
Gavin.

I'm not interested in any
kind of relationship with you.

I would really appreciate it

if you would just
leave me alone.

Okay, so if you still care
about me you will. Please.

Of course. I still
care about you.

Whatever you want. Bye.

I don't even want this anymore.

Okay um, I'll get the
check. You stay here.

Gavin. Hi.

Hailey. What is it?

Oh, I just wanted to
say if there's anything

that you ever need to
talk about, I'm here.

You know, I'm, I'm still
your friend too.

Thanks, Hailey.

That's a uh, sweet to offer.

I'll let you know.

Sorry it took me so long.

I had to practically
tackle our waiter.

You think I was too hard on him?

Gavin? Shannon, he
broke your heart.

You could never trust him again.

And as terrible as what
happened to Ian was,

you can't let that put
you off from moving on.

Yeah, you're right. Of
course you are.

There's no use
pretending otherwise.

I need to run some errands.

Are you gonna be okay heading
back to the station alone?

Yeah, of course. I'm, I'm parked
right at the end of the block.

I'll just meet you back there.

Okay.

This was left on my car.

And guess what shade?
Fire apple red.

The police confirmed it.

Well did the police find any...

No, no, no prints, no clues.

And I didn't see anybody
hanging around.

But I have a theory.

Mm-hmm.

Gavin claims he came
back to town

because he can't get over me,

and I thought that he
was being melodramatic.

But what if it's true?

What do you mean?

I mean, all of this started
when Gavin came back.

He was at the, the, the
restaurant the night I met Ian.

And then today, I run into
him at a different restaurant.

And then a few minutes
later, I find this on my car.

What if he's the one doing this?

I mean, do you really
think that Gavin...

No. I don't know.

I, I'm not sure what to think.

But just because Detective
Wilson hasn't made any progress,

doesn't mean that I
have to sit still.

So call Franklyn. Tell
him I made up my mind.

The show goes on.

You're listening to
"Love on the Air,"

with back-to-back love songs
to inspire your morning.

And speaking of inspiration,
today, I have author

and speaker, Natalie Parker,
with me in the studio.

Happy to be here.

Miss Parker is here to
tell us about her new book,

"Love and the Single Girl,"
where she talks about

the beauty and power of love

and how to create healthy
relationships.

Natalie, welcome to the show.

Thank you.

Now we have a lot of uh,

interesting things to
talk about today.

Your new book, it
introduces us to the basics

of healthy relationships.

But you also know a lot
about issues like,

uh, jealousy, dependence,
obsession, and even stalking.

Yes. Most people don't
understand these dark emotions.

But, you know, they're
far more common

than anyone likes to admit.

Interesting. Why is that?

I think it comes down
to a general confusion

about love and hate.

People think that love
and hate are opposites,

but that's not actually true.

The opposite of love isn't
hate, it's indifference.

Hate is actually a very
passionate emotion.

And the passion of love can
very easily become distorted

into the passion of hatred.

That sounds frightening.

It is frightening. But
my new book...

I'm sorry. One more thing
about stalking.

Is stalking a dark side of love?

No. No, stalking's
never about love.

It's about power and control.

Can you elaborate?

At its most basic, stalking
is a form of mental assault,

calculated to place a victim
into fear for their safety

or the safety of others.

Mental assault like
leaving pictures or notes?

Absolutely, stalkers
seek to invade

a victim's personal space.

Their car, home, social
media, even work is fair game.

Huh? Well, what if the
victim fights back?

Excuse me?

What if the victim
flips the script

and fights back, puts a
stalker on notice.

They will not be intimidated.

Is it stalking if the
victim isn't afraid?

Stalking is a serious crime.

You should never attempt to
deal with a stalker on your own.

If you feel unsafe, you
probably are.

Don't hesitate to
notify the police.

They're there to protect you.

Well it looks like we
have a call.

Hi, welcome to "Love
on the Air."

You think you can hide from me,

but I love you.

I've always loved you.

I'm your biggest fan.

And I'll follow you
until you love me,

until you are mine and...

What is he?

What're you doing?

What if?

You did that on purpose.

Shannon, did you?

You wanted your stalker to call.

- Yes.
- Why?

The police said that they
can't track him.

It's, it's, it's not
about tracking him.

Okay. Then
what is it about?

Look, I know you're
frustrated, but lashing out

won't make things any better.

I was speaking about stalkers
in general on your show,

Shannon, but in your case,
this isn't just a stalker.

This is a killer.

This is nothing to
mess around with.

I know. I know.

I have to get home.

Call me if you need
anything. Night or day.

We'll get a cup of coffee.

But remember, your number
one job is to stay safe.

Look, come stay with me tonight.

We can make some popcorn,
watch a movie.

No.

Whoever is doing this wants
to completely control my life.

They want me to be afraid.

It's gotten to the point
where I can't even go outside

without feeling like I'm
being watched.

But I can accept that.

What I cannot accept is
that anybody else gets hurt.

- Shannon, please...
- I'm sorry.

I'm not gonna let you
get hurt too.

Haley. It's me.

I'm sorry that I yelled
at you earlier.

I'm just...

you've been so
supportive and uh,

I think I'm losing it.

Anyway, I am home and safe,

and I'm just
reporting that to you

because it's part of our plan,

which I'm following to a tee.

See you tomorrow.

I'm at 4232 Euclid Avenue.

Please send somebody right now.

There's an intruder in my house.

Knock knock.

Oh my goodness. Jayden,
this is too much.

Blame Hailey. She's the one
who bought out the gift shop.

Hailey.

Are you okay?

Oh, sure. Just a few
bruises and a cut.

So what did the cops say?

Well, they couldn't
find any prints.

They think that he got in
through an unlocked back window

and went out the same way.

Well, you're not really
going back on air, right?

Not after all this.

Mm-mm.

Especially after all this.

There wasn't even anything
stolen or missing from my house.

So the killer just
wanted to prove a point,

that he can disrupt my
life whenever he wants.

Well, he can't. Okay?

Because I'm going to
the broadcasters dinner.

I'm a finalist and I'm
gonna be there

along with all of the
other finalists.

Okay, I'm, I'm not gonna
let these incidents

impact our opportunity to
raise the profile of the show.

Shannon, it's...

No, whoever's doing this
wants to completely control

my life, and I'm not
gonna let him.

Okay.

I can't.

Love is on
the air with Shannon Baker

every morning from
six to 10, on KQAX.

Good morning, beautiful people.

It is the Friday morning edition

of "Love on the Air" with
Shannon Baker.

Playing love songs to
jumpstart your heart.

Now stay tuned because
coming up we've got

a fantastic new track from...

Um, uh, let's,

uh, let's go to the news,

or maybe the weather.

Um, most, hopefully
wherever you are

it's uh, uh warm and
definitely not cold.

Um.

I'm sorry. I don't
feel like myself.

Listen to me, whoever you are.

Shannon is a
dedicated professional

devoted to her listeners.

And it doesn't matter what
you do, she isn't gonna crack.

So leave her alone. You hear me?

Leave her alone.

Thank you, Hailey. Thank you.

Good morning,
beautiful people it is...

Friday morning at the.

What're you saying?

What do you want?

- Sorry.
- Oh no. I'm sorry, I'm just,

I'm just jumpy.

Who can blame you?

Here, come here.

I wanted to give you this.

It's a taser.

Hailey tells me you're going

to the broadcasters
dinner tonight?

That's right.

Well, I'll be there, but
I can't be everywhere.

So, just in case.

I have no idea how to use it.

The points make contact
with the skin. All right?

Push this little button,
and then...

Oh! My goodness,
that is terrifying.

Yeah. That's the point.

Thank you. Thank you.

You're welcome. I only
wish I could do more.

Part of me wishes I
could lock you up.

Keep you safe at home.

Oh, well, that's an image.

It should fit in your handbag.

Uh, yeah, I think, I think so.

Great. And you can
bring it tonight.

Hey. Franklyn was
looking for you.

He didn't say what for, but.

Yeah, he wanted to give me this.

Careful.

I know. He told me to
take it with me tonight.

He says he's only trying to help

and that he wants me
to feel safe,

but this thing doesn't
make me feel any safer.

It's kinda scary.

No. Yeah.

Well, do you wanna at
least take it to the party?

I'm fine. I have my
pepper spray.

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

Do you wanna give it to
me and I'll lock it up?

Yes. Thank you.

Okay.

We should tell Franklyn.

No. What Franklyn doesn't
know won't hurt him.

Just make sure you follow
the same safety protocols

that Detective Wilson
gave you, okay?

And you text me when
you get home.

You're not gonna be
there tonight?

Franklyn wants me to keep
an eye on the studio, so.

You were looking forward
to it so much.

Eh, no big deal. You know
I'm always a team player.

Hi Natalie, it's Shannon.

I was wondering, is that
offer for coffee still good?

Hey.

Hi. Flat white, extra foam.

Thank you.

Thank you for
meeting up with me.

Yeah, of course.

So how are you doing?

I'm, you know, I'm fine.

I've been following
my safety plan.

I got a new alarm system,
changed the locks,

and I got cameras too.

Oh, that's good.

Yeah.

Except I kinda feel like
I live in a fishbowl.

You know, like a police
officer comes by every day,

and then Haley calls every hour.

And she's threatened to
move in with me.

Would that be a bad thing?

I love Hailey, she's great.

But, roommates, mm, we
would kill each other.

But I mean, there's
some good news.

I'm actually a finalist for
a major broadcasting award.

Wow. Congratulations.

Thank you.

There's, there's a
dinner tonight.

I'm going.

You're not gonna try
and talk me out of it?

No.

Oh.

Well, good.

Yeah, 'cause everybody
else seems to think

that I should just be, you
know, just living in fear,

just like quietly hoping that
this is all gonna go away.

But I refuse to be a victim,
so I'm going.

Good for you.

You don't think I'm being
selfish and irresponsible?

No.

Shannon.

It's okay.

You are so strong.

It's okay to cry.

You know, it's horrible,
you know, it's like,

I always feel like, who is it?

And how, how did he
get my address?

Or know how to always find me?

You know?

I just don't know how
it's possible

that anybody could know
so much about me.

He could've hacked your phone.

How long is it since you
changed your password?

Oh, my password, I, I
haven't done that since

before my breakup.

Breakup?

My ex-boyfriend, Gavin.

We ended things a little
over a year ago

but he recently came
back into town.

When the stalking started?

Wait, but I thought you
said that this was different

because it's a killer.

It's even more serious
because it's a killer.

But, he's also a stalker.

Most talking is done by
someone known to the victim,

and rejection is a
powerful motivator.

You need to reset all
your passwords

and purge all of your
activity on a regular basis.

Okay. I'm gonna do that.

You're doing all the
right things.

Keep staying alert
and proactive.

So many of us are
completely shut down.

But you're facing this.

I admire you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Jody, Dave, it's so good
to see you both.

Congratulations.

We were so excited to hear
you made the top three.

We were. No one
deserves it more.

Thank you both.

Of course, we also heard
about the uh, other thing.

Uh, I'm would've locked
myself in a safe room by now,

but you are handling the
whole situation

with such grace and courage.

Who do you think it could be?

I, I, I have no idea.

That must be the most
frightening thing,

that it could be anyone.

You know, I've heard
that a lot of stalkers,

they wear like a mask of charm.

They seem like the nicest,
kindest people in the world.

You know, the last ones
you'd ever suspect, and then.

Shannon?

What?

I'm sorry, I'll, I'll
be right back.

What do you see?

What do I hear?

What do I feel?

I know you're in there.

Do you mind?

I'm sorry.

Shannon, you made it.

What's he doing here?

I came for work.

Shannon, just because
Gavin no longer works

at our station
doesn't mean that...

No, you don't understand.
It's him.

He's the one who's
been stalking me.

You heard him call the station.
Now Ian...

You think I killed Ian?

Shannon, I don't know why
you think this, all right,

but you're mistaken.

Gavin was with me
the other night

when your house was invaded.

We were having dinner.

Wait? The whole night?

Well, not the whole night,
but a good part of it.

I don't know who you think I am,

but I was at an engagement
party the night Ian was killed.

Here are the photos. Check
the timestamps.

I know we didn't end on
the best of terms,

but after all the time
they spent together?

What would make you think?

I mean, how could you
ever think it was me?

I'm sorry. I don't know.

Oh god, pick up, pick up.

Hey you. Home already?

Oh, you were right.
I'm an idiot.

I didn't say idiot.

I just accused Gavin of being
my stalker right to his face

in front of Franklyn.

Oh, what did he say?

Well, he didn't have to say
much because he had proof.

He had an airtight alibi
for the time that Ian died.

I'm so embarrassed,
and Gavin must be furious.

I can't blame him.

No, no, no, no, no.

With all the stress that
you've been through,

I'm sure he doesn't blame you.

Are you still at the station?

Yep. Still here.

Everything's done.

Yeah, no, I know.

I just wanted a new
stinger for the show.

And Jayden's free, so he's
gonna stop by in a few.

I figured if I had to
be here already,

we might as well bang it
out real quick.

Okay. Well, I'm heading down.

I just, I really need to
be with friends right now.

Oh, oh okay, yeah. I'll
see you in a few.

Okay.

Hailey?

Hailey.

What? Huh?

Here.

What happened?

I um, I was working
on a promo and,

don't, don't touch that board.

It shocked me.

Where?

Um.

Doesn't look like it
burnt you anywhere.

No it just, it hurts my
head though. Whatever.

Are you okay?

I think I just need some water.

Okay. I'm gonna get
you some water.

What's going on?

The board shocked Hailey.
It knocked her out.

What? How did that even happen?

I don't know. I'm
texting Franklyn.

No, no, not necessary.

No. Yeah, of course
it's necessary.

Are you kidding me?

I'm, I'm fine.

This looks like it was cut.

Let me see.

It was cut.

- But, how?
- I was supposed to be at the board tomorrow morning.

You weren't supposed to be here.

That was meant for me.

Hailey. Oh my God.

Are you okay?

Yeah, I'm fine. I'm just,
I'm a little rattled.

I'm taking you to the hospital.

No, no, no, not necessary.

Oh, I'm so sorry, Franklyn.

I know how much you were
looking forward

to the banquet tonight.

Maybe you could just give
me a ride home.

Of course. I'd be happy to.

No, no. You are far more
important than any banquet.

All right. You're still
getting checked out.

If not for me, then for
the insurance company.

All right. I'm not taking
no for an answer, come on.

Come on.

Um, I should get home.

Go ahead.

I'll let the police know,
and check with security.

Thanks.

Shannon. Wait.

Please don't be afraid.

Look, Gavin, of course
I'm not afraid of you.

I'm so sorry about earlier.

It's okay.

You're not mad?

I was. But this whole
situation is so crazy.

I can understand how
you could think...

Crazy things?

Thank you for understanding.

Was there something?

No.

Nothing.

Wait.

If you need anything, I'm here.

Even if you only want someone
to sit outside your door.

Even after everything?

No, hey. None of that matters.

Not with everything
you've been through.

All I care about is
that you're safe.

Thank you, Detective Wilson.
I appreciate the call.

All clear.

Great. That was
Detective Wilson.

She said there was no sign of
forced entry at the studio.

So it had to be
someone with access.

She didn't say.

I guess you're still
feeding stray cats.

Hey, are you okay?

Yeah. Yeah, I'm fine.

Your hands are shaking.

It's just that the
last couple weeks

I've had the feeling that
somebody's watching me.

I don't know, it's like
if I'm quiet enough

I can almost hear him.

I can almost see him.

Shannon...

Let's just say it. I, I'm crazy.

I've lost my mind.

No, because it's not true.

Now you're one of the
bravest people I know.

Only right now, we both
need a distraction.

You're serious?

I'm sorry for everything.

For taking that job in New
York without consulting you.

And for arguing.

And most of all for leaving.

Shannon.

I forgot soap.

I'm sorry, I forgot soap
and, and I'm gonna get some

in case you wanna shower
in the morning.

Hailey, what's going on?

What'd the doctor say?

Me, oh, you know,

I'm Hale and healthy and
I'm already home.

I told Franklyn he's
blown this whole thing

out of proportion.

Good. I'm glad.

Um, I also have some
other good news.

You sitting down?

Uh, well I'm actually
laying down.

I just, I just woke up,
actually.

They got him.

Got who?

Your stalker.

Shannon?

Um.

Sorry. Who, who was it?

Your cupcake creep.

Him?

They found him lurking
around the studio.

I thought I felt
somebody watching me.

Well, it turns out, they
brought him into question,

and it turns out his DNA
matched evidence

related to lan's murder.

Apparently he's been obsessed
with you for a while now.

They even found a shrine
of you in his house.

Shannon, are you there?

Yes.

Uh, should I come over?

No.

No, it's all right.

I'm, I'm all right.

Look, I know this is a
lot to process,

but, you're safe now.

He's in custody and everything
will go back to normal.

I promise.

Hailey. Uh, thank you.

I'm gonna go though,
but I'll call you soon.

Uh, is someone there?

I remember you like it
with cream, extra sugar.

Shannon?

That was Hailey, um,

they got him.

They got the killer and
he's in custody...

Hey, hey, it's all right.

Sorry. Thank you for the coffee.

And for just, for being
so understanding,

and for spending the night,
and just

for being so understanding.

You know I'd do anything
for you. I love you.

I love you too.

I never stopped loving you.

Why don't we celebrate tonight?

I can make that chili
you like so much.

Your grandma's recipe?

What else?

Deal.

Well, if we're gonna celebrate,
then I gotta get started.

Started on what?

Shopping.

Obviously.

Get me somethin'? Right?

Shannon Baker. I saw you
outside, but I had to be sure.

Can I get an autograph?

Yes.

- Yeah.
- I love

wake up and smell the Monday.

Your voice is the only thing
that gets me out of bed

in the morning.

What did you just say?

I love wake up and
smell the Monday?

- Thank you.
- Oh, yeah.

- Have a good day.
- Oh, you too.

They said it couldn't be done.

But, I knew better.

Even when I got skunked in
the super-mega grocery store,

or got led down the aisle
of the discount retailer,

I never lost hope.

See?

Voila.

Acia de walanca.

This better be as good
as I remember.

Oh, it's good. Believe me,
it's good.

Don't tell me you
ordered take out?

Special delivery.

It's from Franklyn. I
can't believe it.

You're radio
personality of the year.

I won.

You won.

You won.

Hey, we need to celebrate.

Okay.

Let's see.

Oh my god.

A toast to the radio
personality of the year.

And to our reunion.

I'll drink to that.

Franklyn, I just got your
thoughtful gift.

You did?

Yeah, with my favorite wine.

Wine?

I'm calling because I
just found out

you've been chosen as the
radio personality of the year.

But I didn't send any wine.

You, but, no, your name
was on the card.

Shannon, I didn't send any wine.

Gav, Gavin.

Gavin.

Gavin.

Gavin. Oh!

9-1-1, what's your emergency?

I'm at 4232 Euclid Avenue.
I need somebody right now.

My boyfriend was poisoned,
and he passed out.

Now!

How is he?

He's still unconscious.

But the amount of
poison he ingested

was not enough to kill him.

If he drank more, he'd be dead.

It was meant for me.

We've notified the police.

I'm sure they'll
wanna talk to you.

Okay. Can I stay with
him tonight?

Visiting hours are over.

Are you a family member?

Um, I'm, I'm his girlfriend.

I'm sorry, family only.

But you can come back tomorrow.

He should be able to
go home then.

Okay. Thank you.

Jayden said you
wanted to see me,

and he also sent your coffee.

Yeah. Um, have you heard
from Shannon recently?

Uh, not since this morning.

I think she's just
taking the day easy.

No, I just talked to
her a little while ago,

and there was some mix up
with some wine.

I got worried.

Some wine?

Uh, no, I'm sure
everything's okay.

She would've called
me otherwise.

I'm part of her safety plan.

This is the award.

Mm.

Wow. Lucky girl.

No one deserves it more.

This year, Shannon, next year,
me. Right?

Actually, the executive
board decided to go

in another direction for
the evening news show.

Oh. Oh, I see.

But I pulled for you.
I really did.

I'm sure you did
everything you could.

You know, I think I grabbed
my coffee by mistake.

Give me a second, and
I'll be back with yours.

Sure.

Detective Wilson, this is
Shannon Baker.

Listen, I had a bottle
of poisoned wine

delivered to my house
this evening.

So whoever you've
got in custody,

you've got the wrong man.

Franklyn. You know who
the killer is.

Who is it?

You think you can hide from me,

but I love you.

I've always loved you.

I'm your biggest fan.

Franklyn, it was you?

You think you can hide from me,

but I love you.

I've always loved you.

I'm your biggest fan.

Oh god, Franklin.

Oh god, please don't be dead.

God, Franklyn. Don't be dead.

Detective Wilson, I'm here with
Franklyn at the studio and...

Shannon, wait a minute.

I got your message,

but I have no idea what
you're talking about.

We never arrested anyone
for stalking you

or for lan's death.

But, Hailey said...

Do not move. Put the
phone and the mace down.

Hailey.

You like your award?

Bet you're not surprised, huh?

You always get everything.

The love, the fame, the job.

The guy.

How many times did I tell you
to break up with Gavin? Huh?

How many times did I say
he wasn't right for you?

Hundreds. You said...

Yeah, that's right. I
said it hundreds of times.

He wasn't right for you
because he was right for me.

Me, I love Gavin.

I always have.

Hailey.

I met him first.

Franklyn introduced us on
his first day at the station.

We talked for almost an hour.

I knew in that moment he
was my destiny.

And then you showed up.

You know, when you broke up,
I thought, I have a chance.

But, I went to New York
and I wanted to make sure

to run into him.

But he was seeing someone else.

I tried to talk to her, but,

she said that he was still
hung up on you.

And then there was an accident.

You know it was my idea

for callers to suggest
men for you to date.

So you could fall in love.

And then Gavin would see
that I'm the one for him.

It was my idea!

And the ratings were huge.

And then Franklyn promised
me my own show.

If I could just, you know,

get you to win radio
personality of the year.

Finally, I'd have the job
and the guy that I deserve.

And no one would have
to get hurt.

I never meant for
anyone to get hurt.

You know that, right?

You believe me?

Yes, yes. Hailey I believe you.

When Gavin came back, I
thought it was for me.

Oh, and then he called
the station and,

I just wanted to prove that
you moved on with Ian. Right?

But, Ian heard me and,

oh, I panicked.

He just, he just
wouldn't be quiet.

I never meant to kill him.
I swear.

Then, why go through
all of this?

I mean, the, the calls
to the station.

The, the photos, the,

Why make everyone think I
had a stalker?

Shannon.

It was because I love Gavin.

And I knew with Ian dead,
it was only a matter of time

before you went
crawling back to him

and stole him away from me.

So you had to go.

Had to get creative, and smart.

It was actually your cupcake
creep that gave me the idea.

With lan's death, that deadly
stalker seemed plausible.

Pre-taped phone calls, the
lipsticks, some photos,

a little breaking and entering.

It helped sell the idea.

Then Franklyn, not only
reneged on our deal,

he said that you didn't
drink the poison wine.

Time for stronger measures.

Murder, and suicide.

With you dead, Franklyn
will take the blame

as your deadly stalker.

And the station will need a
new host for the morning show.

And then Gavin, he'll need
a friend to comfort him.

And all will be well
in the world.

Oh, wake up and smell
the morning.

Where do you think Gavin'll
take us on our first date?

I hate Chinese.

But I know it's his favorite,
so.

I don't know, maybe I
could learn to love it.

Stop that.

You don't have the guts.

Wanna bet?

Don't move. Hands
behind your head.

Got here as soon as we could.

Love is on the
air with Shannon Baker,

every morning from six
to 10 on KQAX.

♪ Wake up, it's a new morning

♪ Time to get out of bed

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Welcome to "Love on the
Air" with Shannon Baker.

And it's time to wake up
and smell the morning.

I've got some news and
some gossip for you,

including a sweet dedication
that will melt your heart.

But first, I have some
personal love news.

As it turns out, I'm back
together with somebody

that I really,
really care about.

And, we're taking it slow,
but, I've never been happier.

Good morning.

It's time to kiss your
sweetie and head on out.

But I'll be with you all
through your morning drive

with "Love on the Air"
with Hailey Michaels.