Deadly Double Cross (2017) - full transcript

Hey, hey!

♪ Remember when ♪

Hey, Amber.
Are you ready?

Seriously, Mom?
I've been waiting forever.

♪ There was a time when things
seemed so pure ♪

Come on, Mom.

♪ Then we had to shade it,
I feel jaded,

mind's not made up yet ♪

Oh, my God.

♪ We should know better ♪

Mom, what are you
doing in my room?



I'm going to borrow this.
What do you think?

Do you really want to
know what I think?

Not anymore.

I think I'm the
only kid in school

whose mom still dresses
like she's a teenager.

Ouch.

God.

Hey.

Mom, can you just wear
your own clothes?

I bought these clothes.
So, technically,

they're all mine.

I know, but it's embarrassing.

Well, jeez. If it bothers you
that much, I'll put it back.

You know, it's.
Okay, it's fine.



Just take it.

It'll look fresh on you.

That's a good thing, right?

Yeah.
We're going to be late, Mom.

Mom?

What are you doing?

You're not wearing
those to school.

Were you going through my bag?

Honey, they look like
they were painted on.

You're avoiding the question.

This is my house, my rules.

So, change your pants. You're
not wearing those.

Technically, it's Dad's
house, right?

Don't be smart.

Put these on. We're
going to be late.

Whatever, Mom.

Amber. Amber?

Oh, my God!
Hi.

It feels like years since
we've seen each other.

I know.

So, how was the trip?
I saw your pics.

It was great, except
for my mom's bikini.

I thought she looked pretty hot.

No.

I wish my mom was
as cool as yours.

Mine's such a prude.

It's so weird to believe
that they've been besties

since high school.

Yeah, I know. She's not as cool
as you think.

Okay.

Hey, are you going to Jackson's
party tonight?

You know my mom's
not going to let me.

It's a school night.

Just tell her you have a report
or something that we need to do

and you can stay at my place.

No. She's too smart
to fall for that.

Okay. Then sneak out.
And get busted?

It's always better to
ask for forgiveness

than to ask for permission.

Maybe with your mother,
but not with mine.

Just come.

She's crazy.
You're crazy.

I missed you.

I missed you.

Hey.

Hey.

I got you your usual.

I'd rather have what
you're having.

You don't need
it. I do.

Why? What's going on?

Sean's been calling.

So?

He wants to spend more
time with Kelly.

Well, he is her dad.

No. He is a lying,
dirty cheat.

Yeah? Well, at least he's
around.

We're better off without him.

No. You're better off without
him. But trust me,

Kelly's better off having
him around.

Who's that?

That is Ben Ellison.
He's a client.

I'll call him back.

A client or a client
with benefits?

I am trying not to mix business
with pleasure these days.

Oh, that's never
stopped you before.

Well, it didn't end
so well last time.

Besides, he's a lawyer.

The suit-and-tie guys
aren't my type.

Oh. So, he's old?

I didn't say that.

He's not.

What's going on?

I saw a text on Kelly's phone.

I think she's seeing someone.

You went through her phone?

She doesn't tell me
anything anymore.

And also, I just
don't like the fact

that she's hiding
things from me.

You've got to relax.

Remember when we were kids?

You didn't want anything
to do with your mom.

That was you.

Well, whatever. You can't keep
them from growing up.

We can only try
to be their friends

and hope they take our advice.

I'm not ready to let her go.

Well, you have to.

You're just going to end
up pushing her away.

And besides, she is going to
want her mommy again very soon.

Oh, really? When's that?

When she has kids and
wants you to babysit.

Not helping.

Yeah. I cannot believe you met
someone over the summer, either.

I know.

So, what's your guy like?

Alex?

Yeah.

He's amazing.

He's just not like the
other guys at school.

He's actually mature.

I think I'm falling
in love with him.

That's exactly how I
feel about Zander.

Really?
Yeah.

He's deep.

Like, he actually listens and
cares about what I think.

That's so good.

Have you guys done it yet?

No.

No. We've only been dating,
like, a couple of weeks.

Wait. Why?
Have you?

No, you haven't.

Oh, my God. When?

Over the weekend.

He told me that he loved
me, that I was the one.

That's huge.
I know, right?

Wait, wait.

So, what? Did you
tell your mom?

Are you crazy?
She'd kill me.

She doesn't even know
I'm on the pill.
What?

Zander took me to one of those
free clinics to get them.

But promise me that you
won't say anything, okay?

I don't need your mom
letting it slip to mine.

I promise.
Your secret's safe with me.

Come on. You're my bestie.

Okay?
Okay.

Oh, that's my dad.
I have to go.

Bye, babe.
Bye.

Can't wait to meet Alex. Bring
him to the party, okay?

Okay.
Text me later
to make plans?

Duh, bye.

Bye.

Hey, need a ride?

I wasn't sure you were coming.

Yeah. I got caught up
at the bar.

Some safety inspection
or something.

Ah.

God, you are beautiful.
You know that?

Get in.

So.
So?

You said you had something
special planned.

Did I?

Yeah, you did.

So, where are we going?

That, little lady, is what we
call in the biz a surprise.

Oh, God.

Mom?

Hi, sweetie.

Dad's outside. He wants to talk
to you.

What does he want?

I don't know.

I guess you're actually going to
have to talk to him to find out.

I thought we talked about
you coming over uninvited.

Kelly invited me.

That's not the same
thing, and you know it.

Why don't you just try
to be nice to him?

Honey, don't make me
the bad guy here.

Well, don't put me in the middle

of your irreconcilable
differences.

What do you want?

You aren't returning my calls.

I just want to talk.

That's because there's
nothing to talk about.

I think it would be
better for Kelly

if I spent more time with her.

You don't get to tell me what's
best for my daughter.

Our daughter.

You know what? None of this
was interesting to you

while you were
screwing that bimbo.

Now, all of a sudden she dumps
you, and you want to come by

and start playing daddy again?

I'm just trying to do
what's right for Kelly.

I'll think about it.

Thank you.

And the next time you want
to talk, you call my lawyer.

I got something for you.

Oh, really?

Ta-da!

Oh, it's so beautiful.

You like it?

I love it. Thank you.

Good.

I wanted to get you something
unique, just like you.

Come here.

Oh, who's that?

Oh, she's nobody.

Come here.

You okay?
What's wrong?

Yeah, I... It's nothing.

Okay.

Wait.

Wait? For what?

You like me, right?

Yeah.

Okay. So, let's get to know
each other a little better.

What do you mean?

You know what I mean.

Come here.

Look.

What are you doing?

Baby, we love each other, right?

Yeah.

Okay.

Let's just show it.

Look, I don't...

No, please.
Stop. Stop!

You know what? Actually,
I don't want to do this.

You don't want to
do this? Okay.

Right, right.

I didn't think you were a tease,
but I guess you are.

I want to go home, now.

Okay, fine.

Let's go home.

I can't believe you.

Is everything okay?

Oh, yeah.

You sure?

Baby, what's wrong?

Did something happen?

I broke up with him.

Oh, honey, I'm sorry.

I thought he loved me.

I'm so stupid.

He was an idiot and he
doesn't deserve you.

I know you think I don't
understand, but I do.

I was a teenager once
too, you know.

In fact, some people think I
still dress like one.

Funny.

Did Alex give
that to you?
Mm-hmm.

Didn't you say there was a
back-to-school party tonight?

Yeah, but I don't
really want to go.

Let's get you cleaned
up so you can go.

No, no. I don't want to go.

Sitting at home is not
going to help you.

You should go, try
to have some fun.

Forget about that boy.

Okay.

You're not so bad
after all, Mom.

Oh, that's sweet.

Thank you.

I love you.

I love you, too.

Amber?

Hey.

You look amazing.
You do, too.

Oh, my God!

Come on.
Zander's here.

I cannot wait to introduce you.

You're going to love him.

Zander, babe, this is Amber.

We've been best friends
since kindergarten.

What's wrong?

What's wrong?
He's Alex.

He was my boyfriend.

What?

You two were dating?

I mean, kind of.

You said you cared about me.

Yeah. But I never said we
were exclusive, so...

Are you kidding?

You're a pig.

You're disgusting.

Come on.

Amber, I didn't know.

Wait up.

Amber, I didn't know, okay?

I'm sorry.

He said he was in love with me.

Seriously?

Yeah.

He's a jerk. I'm
going to dump him.

He's definitely not
worth us losing

our friendship over, right?

Right, yeah.

Let's just go.

Uh, okay.

Hey. I'll see
you later?

Hey. Do you want to come over
and watch a movie

and eat a tub of ice
cream or something?

That sounds great, but I can't.

I have a book report due.

But rain check, right?

Okay.

Okay. Yeah, sure.
Yeah?

Okay, bye.

Okay, bye.

You girls home?

Hey.
Hi.

Where's Kelly?
I don't know.

She couldn't come over.
She had to go home

and work on a book
report or something.

That's strange.

I could have sworn
Heather said Kelly

was coming over here to do that.

I must have misunderstood.

Okay.

You know she's nothing
like you, right?

You're super mature
for your age.

You good?

Yeah.

Hey, why didn't
you call me back?

I texted you a million times.

My cellphone died.

You were with him, weren't you?

I can't believe you don't care
he was two-timing us.

Zander said that he just
wasn't that into you.

And you believed him?

Why would I lie to you?

I don't know.
Maybe you're just jealous.

That's him, isn't it?

You slept with him last
night, didn't you?

Let go of me.

You're just jealous that he
likes me better than you.

Hey! Get off of me.

I want to see what he said.

Leave me alone!
Get off of me.

Give me your phone!

Amber! Get off.

Give me your phone.

Stop it! Stop!

All right, all right.

Break it up.

Break it up.
Break it up.

Come on, you two.
Break it up.

Amber.
Amber.

All right, come on.

Let's go.
Let's go.

You guys are coming
with me. Come on.

As you know, our school has a
strict no-bullying policy.

As it is their first offence,

and while it's completely
out of character for them,

I'm going to turn
a blind eye this time.

But it can't happen again
or else I'll have no choice

but to suspend them both.

I don't even know
how this happened.

I mean, they're
usually so close.

We can assure you, this
will never happen again.

Thank you.

Thank you.

What happened?

Maybe you should talk to Kelly.

She's the one who's been
sleeping with my boyfriend.

Kelly, is that true?

I can't believe you
just did that.

You promised.

Yeah. Well, you should
have thought about that

before you slept with him again.

Amber, that's enough.
She's your best friend.

Not anymore.

All right. Well, I don't know
who this boy is, but it's over.

Right now.
Do you understand me?

I hate you.

Yeah. The feeling's mutual.

I don't believe this.

I know.
What a mess.

No, it's not just that.

She's been lying to me
about everything.

She's out there having
sex with some guy?

Look. You can't beat yourself
up about it. They're growing up.

You know, maybe you're all right
with you daughter messing around

at this age, but that's not
how I'm raising my girl.

Excuse me?

I should never have let her
hang out with Amber.

I knew she would be
a bad influence.

Wait a minute. You're blaming
Amber for this?

She's not getting it from me.

You know what?

You're pissed off at your
kid, you point it at her.

Don't point it at Amber,
and don't point it at me.

Things are going to be different

around here from now on.

All right?

It's obvious I can't trust you.

So, there will be no more lying,
no more sneaking around.

You will go straight to school

and come straight
home afterwards.

You're overreacting.

Look at me!

All right? You have no idea
what men are like.

This isn't like you and Dad.

Zander is different, Mom.

They are all the same, sweetie.

I am only doing what is best
for you, and I will not

let you throw your friendship
away over some boy.

I'm keeping this.

Mom, come on!

You get it back when you show
me that I can trust you again.

You know, if you're going
to be mad at someone,

it should be Alex, not Kelly.

What? You don't think
I should be mad at Kelly?

Are you kidding me?

I didn't say that.

I just don't think this guy

is worth losing your
best friend over.

Okay. Then what am
I supposed to do?

When I was your age, there
was this boy in school.

He was so hot.

Ew.

But he was a player, just like
your guy, and he played me.

He messed around with my best
friend while I was gone.

She didn't go to
the same school, though,

so she had no idea.

But when I found out,
I was so mad.

Because I was with
him first, you know?

So, then what did you do?

I messed around with
him after I found out.

Because I was a stupid teenager,
and being stupid

is part of being a teenager.
But I still wish, to this day,

that I hadn't done that, because
I lost her as a best friend.

And I bet if you give
Kelly enough time,

you'll find that she
feels the same way, too.

Love is a precious thing.

But it's also a vicious thing.

And as precious as you are,

you're still a tough
little cookie.

Just like me.

Why don't you get some sleep?

Everything will look
brighter in the morning.

I love you.

I love you, baby.

Would you come with me, please?

Why?
What's going on?

Just come with me.

Have a seat.

Hey. Hold up.

Hey.

Hey, let me give you
a hand with that.

No, I got it.

I know, but I want to help.

Oh, thank you.

There you go.

There you go.

All set for your next victim.

Is that courtroom humor?

Well, I might be a
defense attorney,

but I'm not without my charms.

Well, I can see that.

Listen, I still have some papers
for you to sign at the office.

Or, you know, maybe we could
sign them over dinner tonight?

Hold that thought.

Sorry.

Hello?

Speaking.

Wait. What is
this about?

Yeah, okay.

You have my permission.

Is everything okay?

The police want permission
to talk to my daughter.

Where is she?

She's at school.

Well, I'm sure it's nothing.

But here's my card.

My cell number's right there.

Thank you.

This is Detective John Grayson.

Hi.

Which one of you is Amber?

That's me.

You're Kelly?

Yeah.

We understand the two of you
know Alexander Cosgrove.

Yeah.
Yes.

Please wait outside.

So, the cops came by the school
asking questions about Alex.

Yeah. He said that he fell
down the concrete stairs

at the reservoir where
we were the other day,

and he's in the hospital.

He's in a coma.

What I don't understand is why
they're asking you questions.

I don't know.

They're asking Kelly stuff, too.

Like what?

Like, how I met him and if I
know any of his friends

and just stuff like that.

And what'd you tell them?

I met him on the internet,

and I don't know any of his
friends, so...

You met him online?

I told you that already.

No, you didn't.

Honey, come on.

That's dangerous.

Mom, what year
are you living in?

What about Kelly?

What are they asking her?

The same sort of stuff.

We both met him the same way.

He played us like idiots.

It's all right, honey.

And Alex is going to be okay.

Yeah.

Can I please go now?

Yeah, okay.

Peace offering?

I am so sorry for the awful
things I said to you yesterday.

Don't even worry about it.

I know all that threw
you for a loop.

I get it.

You're an amazing friend,
you know that?

And I will not let Kelly
and Amber's fighting

get between us again.

This is crazy with that whole
Alex thing, though, huh?

How do you mean?

Just everything, you know?

With the girls and the
cops and Alex in a coma.

No. Kelly said they asked
her a few questions.

She didn't say anything
about a coma.

That's what this
whole thing's about.

Kelly didn't say
anything to you?
No.

Sean picked her up after school.

Yeah.

The police said that Alex was in
an accident at some reservoir,

and he's in the hospital.

Did they say what happened?

Just that he fell down a
bunch of concrete steps.

He's in really bad shape.

Why are they questioning
the girls, though?

See, that's the part
I don't understand.

It's bugging me.

Do they think they're involved?

Amber didn't say anything
to that effect, but...

You know, I should go.

I want to talk to Kelly when
Sean brings her home.

We're okay, though, right?

Yes, of course we are.

Lisa Mitchell.

This is Detective John Grayson.

Are you the one that was at
the girls' school this morning?

Correct.

I need you and Amber to come
down to the 51st precinct.

When? Now?

I'm afraid so.

It won't take long.

Okay. We'll be
right there.

What was all that about?

They want Amber and I to
come down to the station.

Looks like we're all going in.

Hello?

It's all right, sweetie.

We're almost done.

We are almost done, aren't we?

So, you and your daughter went
home directly after the incident

in front of the school?

Yes.

And then what?

We went to bed early.

All of that arguing
really wore us out.

I think we were both
fast asleep by 11:00.

And you didn't hear from
Amber the rest of the night?

No.
She was really mad.

I've never seen her like that.

Is there anything else you
may be able to recall

that would help us with
the investigation?

Not off the top of my head,

but if we think of
something we'll call you.

Won't we, sweetie?

Sure.

Hey.
What's going on?

They wanted to
ask more questions.

Go over alibi again,
all that kind of stuff.

I'm going to take her
home, all right?

I'll call you in a little bit?

Yeah.

Mrs. Mitchell?

Ms. Mitchell, actually.

Ah. I apologize.
John Grayson.

Would you two come with me?

Right this way.

Yeah, sure.

Come in, please.

I appreciate you
coming down here.

I'd really like to know
what this is about.

Well, we have a young
man in a coma.

No. I'm aware of
that part.

But what are we all doing here?

You're a homicide detective.

Well, we have several reasons to
believe it was no accident,

and we're trying to
get ahead of it

in case Alex doesn't
pull through.

Is he going to die?

That is an unfortunate
possibility.

So, are you saying someone
pushed him or something?

You mentioned that you'd only
been dating a few weeks.

Is that right?
Mm-hmm.

Are you still seeing him?

No.
We broke up.

Kelly mentioned that you two had
been in a big fight at school.

Yeah. I found out he was
seeing her, too.

Ah. I'm guessing you were
pretty upset about that.

She's my best friend.
Wouldn't you be?

Probably made you
pretty mad, too.

I'm sorry. What does this
have to do with anything?

Well, I asked Kelly
the same kinds of questions.

Kelly mentioned that Alex took
her up to that reservoir a lot.

Something about it being
his special place.

Did he ever take you up there?

Wait. Are you lining
up suspects?

I'm running a preliminary
investigation

into a very serious incident,

which may end up being a murder.

So,

can you tell me where you were
around midnight last night?

She was at home with
me all night, detective.

Nuh-uh. I need Amber to
answer that question.

Amber?

Hold on.

Do we need a lawyer?

I don't know.
Do you?

Were you angry?
Stop it.

Did you see him last night?

Stop it.

Did you push him?

Stop it!

Excuse me.

Mom, what's going on?

I have no idea.

Grayson.

Yeah.

Thanks.

Alexander Cosgrove just died.

This is now a homicide
investigation.

He wouldn't stop.

It was like he was trying to
get a confession out of her.

But why would he do that?
She didn't do anything.

Well, it's their job to cross
everyone off that list

as fast as they can.
It's not a personal thing.

So, now what?

Amber was home when it happened?

Yeah.
Are you positive?

Well, I wasn't following her
around the house,

but she was here.

And there's no other way
she could be involved?

None.

Then she'll be eliminated
as a suspect.

That's all.

What the...

The police just pulled
up in front of my house.

Okay. I'll get there
as fast as I can.

No one gets in without a
search warrant, all right?

Okay.

What is this?

I'm afraid we're going to
have to ask you to let us in

to search your house.

For what?

Possible evidence in the
murder of Alex Cosgrove.

You're not setting
one foot inside

that house without
a search warrant.

My lawyer is on his way.

He's going to want to look
at this before you come in.

I'm afraid that's
not how it works.

Mom, what's going on?

It's okay, sweetie.

Where's your daughter's room?

This will all go a lot quicker
if you cooperate.

You're the detective.
Find it yourself.

Here.
Mm-hmm.

And then?

Okay, what did you find?

Thanks. Yeah.

Good.

Mom, what are they looking for?

I don't know, honey.

Yeah. Yeah.

And that's everything?

Good work.

Thank you.

I'm going to need your
cellphones

and your computers, too.

Why do you need my stuff?

Part of the warrant.

I need that.

I'm closing multiple
properties right now.

Sorry. This is the
way it works.

This is ridiculous.

I'll get them back to
you as soon as I can.

Fine. My computer...

In your office. I know.
We already have it.

I'll need your phones.

Are these passcode protected?

Yes.

I'll need those passcodes.

As well as any password for
your computers if there is one.

Why do you need all this stuff?

Alex's cellphone was recovered
in the area near where he fell.

We just had it analyzed.

There were text messages
leading up to the incident.

So what?

Do you want to tell your mother,

or should I?

It seems your daughter was
not at home at the time.

Isn't that right, Amber?

Look. I just wanted to know
why he dumped me.

But when I got there I couldn't
find him, so I came home.

That's it.

What are you talking about?

You were home with me all night.

I snuck out because I knew
you'd try and stop me.

And I snuck back in because
I knew you'd be mad.

Honey, why didn't you tell me?

Because I didn't do anything.

Amber, don't say another word.

I'm afraid she's going to
have to come down

to the station
with us.
What?

Please come with me.
Why?

This way, please.

But I didn't even
see him. I swear.

Amber Mitchell,

you are under arrest
for obstruction,

and making false statements

in the murder of
Alexander Cosgrove.

Mom, what's happening? I just...

You have the right
to remain silent.

I didn't...

Anything you say or do can
and will be used against you

in a court of law.

Detective, this is ridiculous.

She didn't do anything.

If you can't afford a lawyer,

one will be appointed
for you by the courts.

This is crazy.

Wait. I didn't
do anything, Mom.

Honey, it's going to be okay.

We're going to figure this
out. I promise you.

Ben, they're taking her.

They think she did this.

This is crazy.

Amber?

Mom.

What am I supposed to do?

Right now?
Nothing.

You get in the way of this,
you'll be arrested, too.

I'm going to go down
to the police station.

Stay by the phone.

I can't.
They took my phone.

Then I'll be back
as soon as I can.

It's okay, baby. I'm going to
come get you, okay?

I made a few calls and I was
able to get some information.

It seems that the judge
issued the warrant

based on some text messages
they pulled from Alex's phone.

Looks like he agreed to meet
Amber at the reservoir.

That doesn't prove anything.

I know.

But those meet-up texts, along
with the fact that Amber lied

about being at the scene
of the crime, the fact

that she sent him a threatening
text, and their bad breakup,

well, that gives him both
motive and probable cause.

This can't be happening.

Look. I know
my daughter.

She's not capable
of hurting anyone.

I'm just giving you the facts

the way the police are
going to present them.

When can she come home?

Well, I've been
trying to get them

to expedite her bail hearing,

but there's a very long backlog.

I'm afraid it might
take some time.

How long?

I don't know.
Maybe a week.

Oh, my God.

Well, can I see her?

The police still have to
finish processing her.

But look. I'm going to go
to the courthouse and see

what I can do to get them to
move up her bail hearing.

What can I do?

There's nothing you can
do at the moment.

I can't just sit at home
and do nothing

while my daughter's in jail.

Lisa, I will come get you as
soon as you can see her, okay?

Hi, sweetie. Are
you okay?

This is Ben.

He's a lawyer. He's going
to be helping us.

Hi, Amber.

You know I love you,
no matter what.

Nothing's ever going to
change that.

So, if there's anything
you want to tell me

and it doesn't matter what it
is, you can do that.

I didn't do it, Mom.

I know.
I know.

But if Ben's going to be able
to help us, then you should

tell us everything you can
remember about that night.

Okay?

Okay.

I texted Alex and asked if
we could meet up.

Just because I needed to know
how he could do that to me,

and I wanted to understand.

He was at work, but said he
was going to the reservoir after

and that I could meet him there.

And we agreed to
meet at midnight.

And what happened then?

When I got there it was around
midnight, and, you know,

I couldn't really see.

Alex?

Alex?

Alex?

Alex, this isn't funny.

You're a jerk.

I thought he was screwing
with me, so I left.

Well, I can see why they would
have a problem with that text.

It's just a couple
of angry words.

After that, did you hear or see
anything out of the ordinary?

Yeah. I thought I
heard someone,

but I just figured it was
Alex messing with me.

I mean, how would the police
even know when Alex was pushed?

I mean, it could have happened
after Amber had already left.

Yeah. Alex was wearing
a wrist watch, a nice one.

And it broke when he
hit the ground.

But that doesn't prove anything.

Only that Amber was at
the crime scene, at the time,

very mad at the victim,
and there's no one

to back up her story.

However, the evidence is
still all very circumstantial.

So, they're going to have to
come up with something

much more concrete if
they expect to win this.

Okay.

Time's up.

Come on, Amber.

But I'm not going home?

I'm afraid not.

We still have to have
a bail hearing first.

Okay.

We're doing everything we
can to get you out, honey.

Okay.

I love you.

Be strong, okay?

You can
stay in here.

How bad is this?

Straight up?

Either Amber is the one who
pushed Alex down the stairs,

or there was someone
else there that night.

The person she heard?

And the reason why Amber
didn't see Alex was because

he had already been pushed
by the time she arrived.

I know you wanted these back, so
I got them to pull what we need.

Thanks.

Hey, Heather. It's Lisa.

Give me a call when
you get this.

Honey, you
look so stressed.

What can I do?

I don't know.

I just keep going over
everything in my head.

Maybe if I'd done
something differently

she wouldn't be in this mess.

This is not your fault.

Whatever you need,
I'm there for you.

I just don't understand how
they could think Amber

would have anything
to do with this.

She went to see Alex that night.

She what?

Snuck out of the house
the night he was pushed.

Why would she do that?

Well, she wanted to talk to him.

Needed some closure.

Well, what happened?

Well, she got there and
couldn't find him,

so she came back home.

But she said she heard Alex
walking around the reservoir

and thought that he was messing
with her, you know?

But if the person she
heard wasn't Alex...

What do you mean?

I mean, obviously someone
else was there that night.

Well, and?

Well, if the person she
heard wasn't Alex,

then it was probably the
one that pushed him.

Well, did she see them?

No. It was
too dark.

But she heard them.

You know, Amber only dated
Alex for a few weeks.

Maybe Kelly would know
something that was useful.

I don't know.

I mean, I think she told the
police everything she knows.

I know, but...

I don't know. Maybe she could
tell me something about Alex.

Well, let's find out.

Kelly, can you come
down, please?

What, Mom?

Lisa needs your help.

Okay.
What's up?

Amber was arrested.

They think she has something
to do with Alex's accident.

Wait. That's crazy.

I know.

That's why I need your help.

What can you tell me about Alex?

About his work, his friends,
family, anything.

He worked at a bar.

I never met anyone, but he
said something about a roommate.

Do you know where he lives?

I never went there.

What about the bar?

At the corner of
6th and Redding.

He stopped by there once.

I stayed in the car, okay?

You better have.

Thank you.

What are you going to do?

I'm going to go
get my daughter out of jail.

Hi. I'd like to speak
with a manager.

That's me.

What can I help you with?

I'd like to ask you some
questions about Alex Cosgrove.

Are you a detective
or something?

Because I already
spoke to the police.

No. I'm Amber
Mitchell's mother.

Sorry.

So, can you help me?

I don't know.

Please.

I need to help my daughter.

Give me a minute and
I'll meet you over there.

Thanks.

So, how long did you know Alex?

He worked here about a year.

So, what can you
tell me about him?

Not much, really. He
kept to himself mostly.

When he wasn't chatting
up the chicks.

Really?

Alex was a real charmer.

He had a way with women.

He'd make them feel like
they were the only ones.

Well, eventually, they
found out they weren't.

What do you mean?

Alex got bored easy.

Did you know any of them?

Yeah.

Me.

Oh. I'm...

It was done a long time ago.

I'm over it.

Do you know anybody who
maybe wasn't over it?

There was this chick a
few weeks ago.

They got into it out back
by the dumpster.

Could have been the same girl

that called the night
he was killed, too.

Wait a minute. She called the
same night Alex was killed?

Yeah. Some girl called,
flipping her lid.

Couldn't find him. She
was hoping he was here.

Did you get a name?

No.

I'm guessing you knew
where Alex lived.

He shared an apartment with some
guy named Matt downtown.

He came in once or twice.

Seemed like a real skeeze bag.

Do you have an address?

Yeah, but Matt's not the kind
of guy you want to meet.

I don't really have a choice.

Your funeral, sister.

I'll get you the address.

Hey.

Hey. So, I just stopped by
the bar where Alex worked,

and the manager there
said that he got a phone call

the night he was killed and
she sounded really upset.

Well, who was it?
Was it Amber?

She didn't know.

But this Alex guy, he sounds
like such a player.

I wouldn't doubt he was
seeing someone else.

Did you call the police?

No. I want to wait until
I talk to the roommate.

You know what? Pick me
up. I'll go with you.

I'm on my way.

That's bold.

What is he doing?

You've never seen a drug
deal go down before?

No. Have you?

I may have smoked a little
pot back in the day.

Oh, I don't think this
is a good idea.

Let's go check it out. See
what he's got to say.

It'll be fine.

Argh.

I don't know you.

We're looking for some pot.

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

Alex? Yeah.
He's our regular guy.

And he said that
if he wasn't available

we should call you when we
can't get a hold of him. So...

All right. Come on.

You can sit here while
I get the stuff.

How much do you usually get?

Uh, you know, what's normal?

Like, half a pound.

You cops?

You have to tell me if you are.

No. We're not cops,

but clearly we're not here for
$4,000 worth of weed, either.

Get out of my house.

Look. I'm Lisa Mitchell.

That means nothing to me.

Alex was dating Amber Mitchell.

I'm her mother.

Did Alex knock her
up or something?

She's a suspect in his murder.

Hmm.

What a waste, if she
looks anything like you.

Did he have any enemies
or anything?

Enemies?

You know, anybody who
would want him dead.

Not that I know of.

His manager at work said that

he'd had an argument
with someone.

Do you know anybody that he
might have been fighting with?

Could've been anyone.
He was seeing tons of girls.

Tons?

Well, that's not a crime, is it?

Well, did any of them stand out?

There was this one chick a
couple months back

that he was seeing.
Real clingy.

Wouldn't stop calling him.

He gave her the old
pump-and-dump.

She didn't take it well.

Well, do you remember her name?

All the girls he's dated?

I lost track.

Can we take a look at his room?

Get out of here.
Go on.

You know what?

We've been sitting outside all
day long watching people

come and go from this house,

and they didn't really look like
Jehovah's Witnesses to me.

Did they look like Jehovah's
Witnesses to you?

No.
No.

So, unless you want the actual
heat coming through these doors,

you might want to
let us take a look.

Up the stairs,
first door on the left.

Go look, and then get
the hell out of here.

Hey.

If I see either of you again,

you're going to know what
real trouble looks like, okay?

Go.

Go ahead.

Want to check out the closet?

More than anything.

What are we looking for?

Just something that connects
him to someone.

What about these?

Hey, you all done in here?

I got to get back to work.

Look. Here's my card.

If you can remember any names,
if you could just call me...

Got it. Will do.
Bye.

Have a good day.

Maybe we should
call Grayson.
With what?

Well, He's a drug dealer.
Maybe they can shake him down.

Well, they're looking for a
murderer, not a pot dealer.

Maybe he's both.

I know you're in here.

I just called 911.

I need the police. Someone's
in my house.

I'm locked in the bathroom.

Yeah. They're still here.

Wait. They're gone.

I see him.

He went south on Cedar Drive.

I told you.
I was asleep.

I was woken up by a crash.
I went into the bathroom

and I called 911.

I know what you told me.

Then do something about it.

We're working on it.

I can see you're really
invested in this case.

Well, if it was your daughter,
wouldn't you be?

Just so you know, we've
already cleared this guy.

So, you can take
him off the wall.

Well, it's funny
you should say that,

since I'm pretty damn sure

he's the one who broke
in here tonight.

Why would he do that?

To scare me off.

How does he even know you?

Heather and I went to see him.

You did what?

Did you know he's a drug dealer?

His roommate was sleeping
with both of our daughters.

We wanted to see if
he knew anything.

I'm only going to
tell you this once.

Leave the police work to us.
Otherwise, I'm going

to have to charge you with
obstruction of justice.

Well, maybe if you
had done your job,

I wouldn't have had to go there.

Lisa.

I got your call. Came
as soon as I could.

Who did this?
Was it Matt?

Yeah. I'm
sure of it.

He left me a message.

What a scumbag.

Are you going to arrest him?

We don't have enough
evidence for that,

but we'll certainly go see him.

Are you okay?

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

Keep your phone on,

just in case we have to
follow up on any details.

Officer.

What can I do for you?

Matt Wilson, where
were you last night?

Hey, hey!

Stay out of my business!

Stay back!
Stay back.

Settle down. Settle down. I'm
just here to talk.

Okay?

You broke into my house.

No, I didn't. I wasn't
even in town.

Prove it.

I don't need to. The cops
already cleared me.

Then what do you want?

Your investigation
is costing me money.

I figured if I gave you
some information,

you'd leave me alone.

Deal?

Yeah, of course.

I remember Alex was bragging

about these two chicks he was
seeing at the same time.

The night he died, he was
going to see one of them.

I already know that.

Amber went to meet
Alex at the reservoir.

No. He was going to
see Kelly that night.

I thought she was at her house.

Look. I'm just telling you
what I know.

Did you tell the police?

No. I just kept my
mouth shut.

I don't need them digging
around my house.

Which worked until
you came around.

I'm protecting my daughter.

Okay. Well, now you know.

Okay? Leave me out
of this.

Lisa, is everything okay?

Matt was following me.

Call the police.

No. I mean he wanted
to talk to me.

He followed me to my car.

Well, what did he say?

He wasn't even in town when
my house was trashed.

The cops already cleared him.

Look. You need
to be careful.

You're treading water here
between dangerous people

and the law.

I don't care about that. I
only care about my daughter.

What else did he say?

Well, I don't know if it's
relevant, because the cops

already know that Alex and
Kelly had a relationship.

But Matt said that Alex
was on his way

to meet Kelly the night he died.

He didn't tell the police,
because he wanted

to get out of being questioned

without them poking around
his house anymore,

so he told them he
didn't know anything.

Well, it's really just hearsay
from an admitted criminal.

That's what I thought.

But I think we should
tell Grayson.

You know, maybe they'll take
another look at Matt

or even Kelly.

It's not Kelly.

Look. It's my job to share any
information that might help show

the police that it wasn't Amber.

You're my client.

I should call Heather.

I don't think that's
a good idea.

At this point, let me handle it.

She's my friend.

Hey, Lisa. Now's not
really a good time.

I just wanted to talk
to you for a second.

Yeah? Well, so does that
goddamn detective.

What about?

I have no idea.

We're heading down to
the station right now.

He wants to talk to Kelly.

How's she doing?

We're going to make
it through this.

I'll call you when we're done.

Bye.

What is this about?

Kelly, can you could remind
me where you were

the night Alex fell down
the stairs?

I've already told you.

Do we need a lawyer?

There are several discrepancies
in what you said,

and I want to give
you the opportunity

to clarify your statement
for the record.

I've told you everything I know.

She was at home with me.

You might want to
call that lawyer.

Why?

Because I don't think I'm
looking for one killer.

I'm looking for two.

Hey.

Hi.

I just left the station.

I need to talk to you.

Come on in.

So, what did Grayson say?

Well, we had to get a lawyer.

They're holding Kelly overnight.

Did you call Ben?

I did.

But of course now he says
it's some kind of conflict

of interest, because both of
the girls are suspects.

It's ridiculous.

You know, he just... he kept
asking about that night over

and over and over again.

I think he's trying
to frame our girls.

What did your lawyer say?

He said he has to read the files

and cross-reference the
cell tower reports.

Our girls are suspects in
a murder, Lisa.

Suspects.

We need a drink.

All this work for nothing.

We'll figure it out.

What kind of evidence do they
have to hold her, anyway?

Well, apparently her
cell pinged off

a tower near the stairs the
night that it happened.

How's that even possible?

You guys were both
at home that night.

Didn't you confiscate
her cellphone?

Well, I did. I mean, I gave
it back later.

She didn't leave
the house, though.

That doesn't make any sense.

I don't know.

Maybe they're wrong.

Maybe that's why
the lawyer wants

to see the cell tower reports.

It's like Grayson's not even
considering any other suspects.

Right?

I mean, this scumbag,

how is he still
out walking the streets free

while our daughters are
sitting in a jail cell?

I don't know.

How is he still out walking
the streets free while our

daughters are sitting in a
jail cell?

There must be something missing.

Our girls couldn't
have done this.

How could you?

How could I what?

How could you frame
my daughter for this?

I don't know what you mean.

You were the girl who
was fighting with Alex

at the bar that night.

You're the one who was
trying to track him down

the night he was killed.

You're the other girl we
were looking for.

I mean, that's insane.

I don't even know what you're...

I can explain that.

No need.

I get it.

He gave it to you, like he
gave one to all of his girls.

What I don't get is how
you can sleep with

your daughter's boyfriend.

That's not what happened.

Don't lie to me.

We are so far past that now.

It's me you're talking to. Just
tell me the damn truth.

I met him first.

At that bar.

He hit on me.

And it felt good.

And we got close.

And I fell in love with him.

I mean, he came to my home.

And he must've seen pictures
of Kelly there,

and searched for her online.

I can't believe you brought
that monster into our lives.

How dare you?

You have no idea how
charming he was.

He made me feel sexy for
the first time in years.

I thought he loved me.

And then, I found out he
was sleeping with my child.

And I had to stop him.

So, you decided to kill him?

No!

That was an accident.

I went there to talk to him, to
keep him away from my daughter.

Amber?

Hey.

What, not who you were
hoping to see?

Come on. What are
you doing here?

Are you still stalking
me, really?

Stalking you?

No, no. We had
something.

You let me fall for you and then
you made a fool out of me.

You fell for me?
Okay.

Look. It was fun.
Right?

We had some fun.

You couldn't possibly think

it was going to be
something serious.

Of course I did.

I was in love with you.

It happens to the best of them.

I don't know what you
want me to say.

Why?

Why my daughter, of all
of the women out there?

All the girls.

Why my daughter?

Because she's the
younger version of you.

It's that simple.

You are never coming
near her again.

You don't ever come near
my daughter ever again.

Do you hear me?

Okay, look.

After having both of you,
I'm going to stick with her.

Besides, I have a bunch of
photos of the both of you.

I can't wait to put them online.

No, no, no.

Maybe I'll just have to...

Alex!

You okay?

Alex?

You have to go to the police.

If it was an accident,

they're not going to charge
you with murder.

You can't let my daughter pay
the price for what you've done.

No. I can't
risk that.

She's in jail because of you.

You think I wanted it
to end up like this?

You killed him.

So what?

He was ruining our lives.

You have to go to the police.

No. I can't.

I'm not asking.

You give me that.

There's still time to
make this right, Heather.

No, there isn't.

Are you insane?

Why couldn't you just
mind your own business?

I had to protect my family.

You couldn't just stop and
leave things alone?

Heather, I'm begging you.
Please don't do this.

I won't let you
destroy my family.

Lisa.

Lisa.

You need to send an ambulance.

One's on its way.

We saw everything, Lisa.

It's over.

Mom.
Mom!

Amber.

Baby.

Oh, I missed you.

I missed you.

Your mother's a
very special woman.

And you're a very lucky girl.

Thank you.

Mom, what's going to
happen to Kelly?

I don't know.

I guess she'll stay
with her father.

Let's go inside.