Hailey Dean Mystery: 2 + 2 = Murder (2018) - full transcript

I understand but you're not

listening to me.

I can't keep it a secret.

I won't.

We'll talk about it

after the show.

I have to go.

[muffled screaming]

Come on, Parker.

We're gonna be late.

Parker.

I have to wait for grandpa.

Well who's idea was it to sit

in the back seat?

[chuckles]

Mine, grandpa.

Come on.

Uh, dad, where's the camera?

Don't you have your phone?

No, the camera takes

better video.

Sam's really upset he has to be

out of town for work this week.

Never mind Sam.

mom called half the city

trying to get someone

to cover for her

at the church bazaar.

And I'll never hear

the end of it

if I don't capture

every second on film.

Maybe we should use a phone

and the camera just in case.

Ok.

Sorry gang, but you can't

park here.

Anywhere behind the yellow line

would be great.

Oh sure, sorry.

Hailey, can you bring

Parker inside?

It would be my honour.

Come on.

Let's go.

So how're you feeling, kiddo?

About what?

It's not my first concert.

But it is your first solo.

I'm not scared.

Why do adults always think

that kids are scared?

Kids have it totally together,

adults not so much.

I gotta go backstage.

Ok, break a leg.

But not really.

Don't really...

break the leg.

If the students were

as conscientious as you

I'd be out of a job.

Well, I guess for your sake

I'm glad they aren't.

You're not staying?

No. School can't afford

to pay me overtime.

But I shall still be here

in the morning.

It's for a good cause.

Every penny Miss Sacks raises,

keeps a roof over our heads.

So when will the construction

be finished?

Ah, this roof needs

a lot of work.

I mean, I guess when

they finish paying for it.

Yeah.

Excuse me.

You ok?

Yeah.

I guess there's no accounting

for some people.

Well, have a good night.

Yes, you enjoy.

Thank you.

They're running a little late,

aren't they?

The concert should have started

15 minutes ago.

Tell you what,

I'll go find out

what's going on.

Dad, you're off duty.

Lucas?

Norman. Good to see you.

How've you been?

I'm ok.

I can't thank you enough for

coming to my wife's funeral.

And I know Naomi

really appreciated it, too.

Oh, you're Miss Sacks's father.

She's my niece's

favourite teacher.

I think she's everyone's

favourite these days.

If it wasn't for her

fundraising

the school board would have sold

this place long ago.

And it's not like there's

a shortage of buyers.

I can't imagine splitting up

Parker's friends

never mind having to drive

an extra half hour

to a different school.

Naomi says the same thing.

And once she gets an idea

into her head

there's no stopping her.

I can relate.

[everyone laughs]

Oh.

Oh, see you later.

Yeah.

Uh, nice meeting you.

You too.

Good evening everyone,

and welcome

to Howell Elementary's

Spring fundraising concert.

[applause]

We have a great program planned

for you this evening.

But first, we're all aware

of the ongoing repairs

here at the school

and we are very grateful

for your generous support

and donations.

What you may not know is the

person behind the donation drive

and the fight to save

Howell Elementary

is also directing the first

musical group on our program.

So let's give a big round of

applause in appreciation

for our choral music teacher,

the hero of Howell Elementary,

and as of today,

our new vice principal,

Miss Naomi Sacks.

[applause]

Woo-hoo!

[applause]

[whispering]

What do you think's going on?

I have no idea.

Uh, I'm sorry ladies

and gentlemen,

it seems that Miss Sacks

is not here yet

so without further ado

Miss Janine Harwick

will lead off our program.

On with the show!

[applause]

♪

I can't imagine

what could keep

Miss Sacks from being here.

I hope she's alright.

♪

Nice work today.

Now you have Parker's solo

stuck in my head, too.

She was so good.

You wanna catch

a movie tonight?

I'm meeting Jonas.

Don't you have plans

with Wade?

Not tonight.

You know, I've been thinking

this office needs a little

sprucing up.

Sabrina, the last time you felt

the urge to re-decorate

your high school boyfriend

had just gotten married.

What's going on?

Nothing's going on,

just bills.

More bills.

Ooh, a shiny pretty envelope

just for you.

Aren't you gonna open it?

I know what it is.

It's an invitation to Will's

college baseball team reunion.

Isn't that next weekend?

That's cutting it close.

Well, they didn't have

my address

until one of the wives tracked

me down last week.

Oh, and you said

that you might have

a conference in New York,

I recall.

I'm not proud of it.

I panicked.

So you didn't RSVP?

I haven't decided

if I'm going.

Avoidance isn't a healthy

strategy.

Are you saying that

as my friend, my colleague,

or sometimes shrink?

All of the above.

Hmm.

[buzzer]

That's my next patient,

but we're not done talking

about this yet.

Aren't we?

Thank you for dinner, Hailey.

What a treat.

Wasn't it, Parker?

A well-deserved celebration of

Parker's triumph at her concert.

That was two days ago,

Aunty Hailey.

And I still can't get your song

out of my head.

She was good,

wasn't she?

A star in the making.

So how was the rest of your week

at school?

Alright, I guess.

I mean, Miss Harwick isn't

as much fun as Miss Sacks.

Miss Sacks, is she the one who

didn't show up for the concert?

Is she sick?

No one really knows.

Apparently Miss Sacks sent

Principal Barker an email

saying she was

taking some time off.

And the worst part is she never

got to meet Aunt Hailey.

Parker, I'm sure she has

other things to worry about.

No.

Miss Sacks asked me if you

were going to be at the concert.

She wanted to meet you

because you used to work

for the District Attorney.

Parker, why don't you go on

in the kitchen

and cut yourself a piece of

chocolate cake for dessert?

Can I, mom?

Well, we are celebrating,

after all.

Go on.

So Miss Sacks quits a school

she's dedicated to saving

right before a benefit concert

she spent weeks preparing?

It doesn't sit right with me,

either.

Should we be worried?

I don't know.

Oh jeez.

Wow.

That is the biggest piece of

chocolate cake I've ever seen.

Big enough for all of us

to share?

I'd like to share it.

I think I need a forklift

though.

Ah, ah, ooh.

[knocking]

Knock, knock.

Come in.

Are you ready for the movie?

I have not been to

a matinee in forever.

Yeah, just give me a minute.

Social media.

You are the last person

I think would be on there.

You're right.

It's my sister's account.

Your sister's name

isn't Naomi Sacks.

Unless you have another sister.

No, I'm sorry.

It's my niece Parker's

music teacher.

And you're checking

her out because...?

Well, she didn't show up

for Parker's concert

and she hasn't been back

at work since.

So... no movie?

Let's go for a walk instead.

Come on.

So this feels slightly longer

than a short walk

because I didn't bring

my walking shoes.

This is such a nice street.

What are you up to,

Hailey Dean?

Nothing.

Nothing. But this might be

the street

where Parker's teacher lives.

Which house is hers?

I think it's this one.

I recognize it from the social

media accounts.

[knocking]

If she's home

she's not answering.

There's no car in the driveway.

Dirty dishes in the sink.

And a laundry hamper of unfolded

clothes on the table.

It doesn't seem like the house

of someone

who was planning on leaving

for a while.

Maybe she had to leave quickly.

She was running from something?

Or didn't plan on leaving

at all.

But you said she sent an email

to the principal,

so whether she planned it or not

she must have had her reasons.

She might not wanna be found.

Maybe.

But I just have a bad feeling

about this.

Well, feelings or no,

there isn't much you can do

in this case, Hailey.

Well, this is a nice surprise.

It's not every day

I get to have coffee

with one of my two

favourite daughters.

I had some time

between patients.

Dad have you seen Naomi Sacks's

father recently?

Normal called me yesterday.

How did you know?

If I disappeared you'd be

calling everyone

who'd ever met me.

Poor Norman.

He's really worried,

and I was no help.

Has he been to the police?

He filed a missing persons

report but nothing so far.

What do you think's going on?

I didn't know Naomi outside of

her fundraising efforts.

She's really been

single-handedly

keeping the school open.

The school board can only pay

so much per school

for maintenance and, well,

Howell Elementary

is so much more.

What happens if they can't

fix it?

Well, the land will be sold

and the children will be sent to

other schools in the district.

Hmm.

Hi.

Hey, Miss Dean.

You here to pick up your niece?

It's Hailey, please.

I am. I'm a little early.

Maybe I should wait

in the office?

Yeah, it's just around

the corner here.

Thanks.

Watch your step.

Ok.

Who's going to officially

take over Naomi's duties?

I haven't decided.

There's nothing to decide.

We've already discussed this.

Principal Becker?

Yes?

I'm sorry, but no one's allowed

to wait in the school

until the final bell has rung.

Oh, I'm just here to pick up

my niece, Parker.

I'm Hailey Dean.

Sorry to be so brusque.

We've had a rash of thefts

lately and um,

the construction's been

very disruptive.

It's quiet now,

no construction?

It's been halted

for a couple of weeks.

Oh.

Well, I imagine it'll start

again soon.

I'm not sure.

I noticed that you were having a

conversation with that teacher-

Oh, yes.

Uh, Miss Harwick.

It was nothing, I assure you.

She feels very strongly about

her place here in the school.

But if you would like to wait

for the final bell,

please be comfortable.

Oh, I did want to ask you

about Miss Sacks.

The music teacher?

Parker said that she was hoping

to meet with me

the night of the concert

and I just was wondering why.

Well, I can't say for sure

but Parker does speak

about you a great deal

so perhaps she just wanted

to put a face to the name.

You're probably right.

But I'm wondering if there was

maybe something

bothering her lately?

She may have been a little

preoccupied, not quite herself,

but I don't pry

into the personal lives

of my teachers.

Of course not.

[bell rings]

Oh, well, duty calls.

Or, in this case, rings.

Uh, please make yourself

comfortable.

It was nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you, too.

Naomi's father reported

her missing

two days after the concert.

He didn't believe this email,

her quitting her job.

This is the email that Naomi

Sacks sent to Principal Becker?

At 7:16pm on Wednesday.

From where?

According to the IP address

from the school.

So she was inside the school

before the concert started?

Something must have happened

that forced her to leave.

Unless she didn't leave at all.

The security tape isn't going

to help us with that.

It tapes over itself

every 72 hours

and we just missed the loop.

We've only got up until 6:00pm.

It's better than nothing.

According to the notes

in the file,

Naomi left the school

at 4:00pm.

(Hailey): Wait, I know

that guy.

I saw him at the concert.

He bumped into me

as he was leaving.

He seemed really nervous,

even scared.

Like he had just done

something wrong?

Maybe. Who is he?

We don't know. We have yet

to identify him.

So that's it?

Not quite.

Naomi went back

just before 6:00pm.

That's odd.

Not if she was going

to a concert.

So she was at the school

at 6:00.

That explains the email.

But not why she would resign

out of nowhere

and on the night

of her big concert.

When did she leave?

We don't know.

Was her car there the next day?

No.

What about after the concert?

No one remembers.

Principal Becker said that

he locked the school doors

at 9:00 pm but there were

apparently still

a number of families getting

themselves organized.

So no one knows who was

the last to leave

and in the commotion

no one remembers

if Naomi's car was there or not.

Are there phone records?

She received a phone call

at 6:30pm

from an unregistered number.

A burner phone.

Not much of a lead but

we'll see where it takes us.

Let's put an APB

out on her car.

Naomi's probably fine but I

think we'd all like to be sure.

Ok.

I thought you said we were going

to eat?

You know the DA's office only

gives me an hour for lunch.

You're one of

their investigators.

You say you're on schedule.

Yes, and right now my schedule

is saying it's time to check out

that new food truck I was

telling you about.

You know, they say it's the best

burritos in the city?

You say that about

every new food truck.

Yes, but this time

it's actually true.

Now I get to try one

for myself.

We won't be here long,

I just need you to buy me

some privacy.

Woah, what're you gonna do?

I'm just gonna have

a peek around.

What? Hailey?

Hey, Fincher, Naomi Sacks was

here the night of the concert

and I have a feeling

she didn't leave by choice.

What do you expect to find in

a school that's used every day?

It's not being used,

not all of it.

Fincher, if you were missing,

wouldn't you want me

to come look for you?

Fine.

Ok. Five minutes.

Ok. Burritos on me.

Yeah.

That's Principal Becker.

Go distract him.

Becker? Did you say Becker?

Becker.

Hey.

Principal Becker.

How're you doin'?

Fincher Garland, investigator

for the DA's office.

Yes.

Could I talk to you

for a second?

Of course.

No one could survive

that much blood loss.

You were right, Hailey.

I would give anything

to be wrong.

I'm gonna go tell the DA

what's happening here.

Are you gonna be ok?

Yeah. Thanks.

Alright.

Is... is that, uh...

Blood?

It's Miss Sacks, isn't it?

You're the janitor?

Yeah, Rob.

Do you usually clean

this area up?

Uh, no.

No, construction zones

are off limits.

Does anyone have access

to your supplies?

Yeah, everybody.

The lock on my cupboard's

been broken for weeks.

Go with the janitor

and collect all his cleaning

supplies for testing.

Hey Danny, I found this earring.

I'll see if Naomi's father

can identify this

in case the blood is too

degraded for a DNA test.

Do you want me to be there?

Yes. Thanks.

Danny?

So this is now a homicide

investigation?

Attempted homicide,

at least.

Were the doors locked

when you arrived

the morning after the concert?

Yes, I was the first one here

at 7:00 am.

But all the teachers have keys.

I'd like to address the staff

if possible.

Of course.

I have them gathering

in my office.

We have reason to believe

Naomi Sacks was the victim

of an attack on the night of

the fundraising concert.

Do you know where she is?

Not yet.

But rest assured we're doing

everything we can to find her.

Is she dead?

We don't know.

We'll be conducting interviews

with all the staff.

You're accusing one of us?

Janine, think about someone

else for once.

Don't tell me what to do.

Don't be such a bully,

Janine.

Coming to Mary's rescue,

are we?

Of course we will all do

what we can

and we will make ourselves

available to the police

whenever they need us.

And then I saw the blood

and then I called you guys.

What about the night

of the concert?

There were so many people there.

Um, the concert was supposed

to start at 7:00

but Principal Becker

didn't do his introduction

until I think after 7:15.

Waiting for Naomi to arrive.

I guess.

And then Miss Harwick came up

to him and told him,

with a very satisfied look

on her face,

that Naomi wasn't there.

And then I saw two teachers

leave the auditorium

right as the concert

was starting.

Janine Harwick.

She didn't seem too upset

today, either.

No.

And the two teachers

that called her out

were the two teachers

that left the auditorium.

I think um... one was

Miss Lewis.

And the male teacher

I don't know.

Uh, Nicholas Demaschuk,

teaches computers.

[message alert]

It's Jonas. He's got something.

Ok, I will stay here and finish

Hailey's statement.

It should be ready to sign

in about half an hour or so.

And I might as well tag along.

As if you need an excuse.

The blood you found at

the school was very degraded.

The nuclei were mostly destroyed

from the cleaning solvent

but I am working on the small

sample that wasn't touched,

trying to isolate

some viable DNA.

In the meantime I can tell you

the blood type is AB positive.

The second rarest blood type.

And what about Naomi Sacks?

According to her school records

she's also AB positive.

Now, it isn't definitive,

but I think you can operate

under the assumption the blood

belongs to Naomi.

What are the odds

she's still alive?

Slim at best.

That was a sizeable blood pool.

She would have been lying there

for some time.

I guess you can't tell us

what caused it?

Not until you find her.

Thanks Jonas.

Thanks Jonas.

Bye.

Thanks for your statement,

Hailey.

Of course. So what now?

The most important thing

is trying to find Naomi.

The trace on Naomi's phone

came up with nothing.

It must be dead.

Can you trace the last time

her phone was on?

We're working on it.

What about Naomi's car?

Nothing so far.

And the search of her house

didn't help, either.

No sign of distress,

no sign of travel.

And if she had a computer

it isn't there now.

So I know that we already have

her school email

but did she have

a personal account?

Without Naomi's computer

or her phone

we can't find an email address

other than her school account.

Assuming she used

another account,

which she might not have.

She sent plenty of personal

emails from her school address,

none of which have been helpful.

Other than that last email

to Principal Becker,

which we know was sent

from the school.

But Naomi might not have been

the one that sent it.

She could have been forced

to write it under duress.

Either way, our suspect

was in the school

the night of the concert.

What about the guy Naomi was

arguing with in the parking lot?

He's number one on our list.

We're still trying

to identify him.

I might know who to ask.

Naomi's mother,

God rest her soul,

gave her these earrings the day

she got her first teaching job.

I know this is very difficult

but do you think you can manage

watching some security footage?

Yeah, whatever it takes. Yes.

Do you know the man

Naomi's talking to?

Unfortunately.

And I'll bet he's behind

all of this.

It's Jeff Adkins.

Naomi's no good ex-boyfriend.

No good how?

Well, he was never good enough

for her.

And when Naomi broke up with him

last month

he just wouldn't get over it.

What do you mean by that?

He showed up everywhere

she went.

He hung around the school.

He made her nervous.

I told her to take out a

restraining order against him

but she was too nice,

too forgiving.

Admirable qualities.

Yeah.

You are going to find her,

aren't you?

We're doing everything we can.

I only pray it isn't too late.

Just up ahead, not much further.

Do you even know where we are?

Yeah, yeah.

It's just up here.

Why don't you just give me

the address

so I know where I'm going?

It's more fun this way.

You always wait until the last

possible moment

to tell me which way to turn

and then inevitably I am

in the wrong lane.

Yeah, like I said, more fun.

[laughs]

This better be a good burrito.

Good? Nah.

This burrito is sublime.

It is superlative.

It is trans-

Scendent.

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocio us.

Yeah, that too.

Times 1,000.

Ooh, turn right here.

(Fincher): Ok.

(Hailey): Is it an invisible

burrito?

I'm so confused.

Look, it says right here.

"Go to west parking lot

noon to 4:00pm on the 27th."

Oh Fincher, yesterday

was the 27th.

Today is the 28th.

No.

Yes.

No.

Oh.

I'm sorry.

We'll find it another day, ok?

I- I better call Danny and

tell him to get his own lunch.

[phone vibrating]

Sorry Hailey, can't talk.

Naomi's house alarm

was just tripped.

It's being broken into.

Woah, Woah, Woah.

I wanna live to see

tomorrow's burrito.

(Fincher): Ok, I'm gonna go

around back.

You wait here

until Danny arrives.

You promise, Hailey?

I promise.

Ok, I'm gonna go look around.

Mmmhmm.

Ok.

Here.

Right here.

[door opens]

Drive.

Can we just-

I said drive.

Hey! Hey!

Hailey!

Where are we going?

Just keep driving.

It's Jeff, isn't it?

How did you know that?

I'm Hailey. I can help you.

No, you can't.

The police just wanna talk

to you.

They won't listen to me.

I'll listen.

Turn- turn right.

Right here.

Naomi wanted to meet me

the day she disappeared.

Do you know why?

She said there'd

be consequences.

What consequences?

I have to fix this.

Let me help you fix it.

Jeff, Naomi wanted my help.

She would want me

to help you, too.

Stop! Pull the car over

right here.

Stop the car! Right here!

Ok.

Pull over!

But Jeff, I can help you,

please.

Stop the car.

I will help you.

Get out.

I said get out!

Ok!

Now back away.

Back away.

Hailey!

Hailey, you promised.

And I kept my promise.

I stayed in the car and look

what happened.

There's no time for jokes.

I'm ok, Fincher.

Well I'm not.

You're my best friend,

Hailey Dean.

What am I gonna do without you?

You're my best friend too,

Fincher Garland.

You got carjacked.

Did I really?

Yeah.

Is that what that's called?

Yeah. Let's go get him.

He just kept saying

he needed to fix it.

Fix what?

I don't know but whatever it is

he needed to fix

was probably in the envelope

he was holding.

It must be why he wanted to go

to Naomi's house.

I don't see an envelope listed

from the original search.

Well, it was nondescript.

There was nothing written on it.

Your police officers wouldn't

have looked twice at it.

What else can you tell me?

He was desperate.

But I never felt like he was

going to pull the trigger.

All I felt was this tremendous

sadness from him.

He was grieving.

For killing Naomi.

Then why do it?

Some killers are conflicted.

They can't help the compulsion

or they feel this perceived

moral obligation but they love

their victims.

And Jeff Adkins clearly

loved Naomi.

We found your car, Hailey.

Safe and sound.

It was abandoned a couple blocks

from where Adkins left you.

And what about Adkins?

He's in the wind.

There's an APB out with your

detailed description of him.

It's only a matter of time

before we find him.

[knocking]

You have a minute?

Is it to talk about

carpet colours?

Because then no.

I value your opinion, Hailey.

My opinion is that you are

avoiding dealing

with whatever it is that's

bothering you

by coming up with an unnecessary

project.

Just like you're avoiding making

a decision about the reunion?

Don't change the subject.

What's going on, Sabrina?

Why this sudden need

for drastic change?

Now who's changing the subject?

[buzzing]

Do you have another patient

this evening?

I don't think so.

Well, I'll leave you to it.

Tomorrow we can talk

about paint colours.

Excuse me.

Hailey?

Clyde Bennett.

It's been a long time.

And now we learned traces of

her blood found in the school...

Listen, I hope I wasn't

interrupting.

Oh, I was done for the day.

...we can now confirm

of the missing teacher,

Atlanta homicide

has been called in...

We can confirm that.

That lady loves crime.

It's a horrible, horrible story.

Yeah.

Naomi Sacks is not missing.

She's dead.

You- you look amazing.

You look exactly the same.

You haven't changed, either.

Will always said you could charm

a statue into smiling.

[laughs]

You know, I- I've tried to reach

you at the DA's office

dozens of times over the years.

I know, I'm sorry

I never called back.

It's taken me a long time to

deal with what happened to Will.

Yeah.

You happy?

I am happy.

How about you?

You still in the family

business?

Construction?

Um, we've moved more into

uh, real estate development.

We just opened

an office on Ellis.

You should come by sometime.

On Ellis? You're doing well.

Listen, I gotta ask you.

Did you get the invitation

to the reunion?

I did.

Ok. But you haven't RSVP'd.

I know. I'm sorry.

It's- it's not that I wouldn't

like to see all of you.

I- I get it.

It probably is

bringing up ghosts

you're trying to leave behind.

Will will always be with me.

But it's just, you know,

all those memories of that time

with the team and what happened.

Yeah, I- I think about how

I would have reacted

if I had been there

when Will was sh- shot.

I can't imagine what

it's been like for you.

I hope you never have to.

Listen.

If you choose to come to the

reunion we will all be thrilled.

But if you don't,

I would really like to stay

in touch with you this time.

I'd like that, too.

Hey.

To what do I owe this honour?

A mid-afternoon visit

with coffee?

Are you here to bribe me

for information about the case?

Because you already

know everything.

No.

I actually wanted to talk to you

about something.

[laughs]

Uh-oh.

It's nothing like that.

I've uh, I've been invited

to a reunion.

Uh-oh.

It's Wills varsity

baseball team.

Ah. And you don't know

if you wanna go.

I haven't seen most of these

people since Will's funeral.

They all wanted to keep

in touch.

I wasn't ready for that.

Not then and maybe not now.

But this isn't about them,

is it?

It's about Will.

Yeah.

[sighs]

Hailey,

I know how painful

some of your memories are.

But those guys on Will's team

loved him, too.

They want to honour him and

they wanna share that with you.

I know.

You might find some of those

shared memories comforting.

You're right.

Annoyingly.

[laughs]

And hey, it's one night.

What have you got to lose?

Maybe you'll even surprise

yourself and have a good time.

I'll think about it.

Hey.

Guess you still haven't found

Jeff Adkins.

Not yet.

That was a phone trace

on Naomi's cell.

It hasn't given out a signal

since Wednesday.

Since she went missing.

And the last cell tower

it pinged off of at 9:53pm

was just outside the city.

Right here.

There's nothing around

there but undeveloped land.

It'd be a good place to dump

a cell phone.

Or a body.

Who would wanna live out here?

With the way the city's growing,

a lot of people.

Or if you ever wanted to hide

something you didn't want found.

Come on.

Danny.

Yeah.

Danny, it's a cell phone.

Naomi's car was just called in.

It's about 15 minutes away

at the bus depot.

So the killer dropped the body

and made for the next bus

out of town?

It's possible, though it's more

likely the killer's trying

to send us on a wild

goose chase.

We know Jeff Adkins

didn't leave town.

Given the state he was in in my

car I doubt he had the presence

of mind to set up

that kind of deflection.

We'll see if we can get security

footage from the bus station

but it'll be a long shot

at best.

I can understand why the killer

would leave her here.

By the time constructions

started

the body would be well

on its way to decomposing

and the killer long gone.

Speaking of construction I have

the enviable task of informing

the property owner that

his recent purchase

is now a crime scene.

So Wolverine Developments

is Clyde Bennett.

I haven't heard that name

in years.

What's he doing at

the Peach Plaza Hotel

instead of at work on a weekday?

Planning a reunion.

A reunion?

How many years have

you guys been-

You don't need to say

the number, thanks Danny.

Ok.

Wow, this is bringing me back.

And I didn't even go

to Atlanta State.

Hailey?

Hi.

I did not expect

to see you here.

Hey Clyde, good

to see you again.

Danny.

Danny Morgan?

Wow, it's great to see you.

The room looks amazing.

Oh, thanks. This is nothing.

Wait 'til you see

when it's done.

This is all so surreal.

I feel like I'm back

in Will's dorm room.

Yes, minus the smell of sweaty

socks and three-day-old pizza.

Listen, give me a second.

I gotta just check

on the slide show, ok?

Oh wow.

Hailey?

You ok?

Yeah.

It just surprised me.

I don't think I've seen

that one before.

[deep sigh]

Yeah.

I think that's probably

my favourite photo of Will.

You remember that day, Hailey?

It was taken just after practise

on the day he proposed to you.

I remember.

Listen, Clyde, do you have

a minute to talk?

Sure.

Um, come here.

You guys want some coffee

or something?

Sure.

Yeah.

That is terrible.

She- she was a teacher?

My niece's teacher, in fact.

Wow.

How- how did she end up

on my land?

That's what we're trying

to find out.

Do you have any security

in place?

No, I mean I just closed

on that lot a month ago.

Normally I don't start security

until I've got

all my building permits

and it's gonna be a while

before that happens.

We'll need access to it.

Sure. Listen, whatever you need.

Thanks, Clyde.

It really is great to see you.

You too.

Little Danny Morgan.

Homicide detective.

Wow.

If only your brother could see

you now.

He'd be very proud.

Yeah.

So am I gonna see you

this weekend, Hailey?

I'll let you know.

Ok.

And Danny, listen.

You are- you are more

than welcome to join.

It's as much about Will

as it is all of us.

Well thanks, I'll be in touch.

Ok.

[message alert]

Jonas?

Autopsy results are in.

Naomi Sacks was hit

in the head consistent

with the amount of blood residue

found at the school.

But that's not what killed her.

Then how did she die?

Asphyxiation.

She was strangled.

Strangled?

How did that work?

If I had to guess I'd say

she fell backwards,

hitting her head.

The fall would have knocked

the fight out of her,

which explains why I didn't find

any defensive wounds

and the killer would have been

able to strangle her

without much resistance.

What about time of death?

Hard to pinpoint the exact time,

but I can say

with some certainty

she died last Wednesday.

Lividity suggests the body

was moved before rigour set in,

so within four hours

of her death.

So she was killed sometime

between 6:00pm and 7:00am

the next morning?

Mmmhmm. And moved

the same night.

And the email was

sent at 7:15pm,

which was either before

or just after she died.

Given the cause of death

I would say after.

Why do you say that?

The killer lured her

to a construction site

hoping to scare her and when she

wouldn't do what they wanted

the killer flew at her in a rage

and strangled her.

It has all the hallmarks

of a crime of passion.

It fits with Adkins.

He wanted her back,

she refused.

But what did Adkins wanna fix?

Naomi was already dead

when he carjacked me,

and what was in that envelope?

We won't know until we find him.

[phone ringing]

Oh, excuse me.

It's Clyde.

Hi, Clyde. Can I call you later?

Uh, yeah.

I'm actually here with Danny.

We'll be right there.

There's another body

on Clyde's land.

Given what happened

I was thinking of setting up

security here

so I stopped by to find out

exactly what I'd need

and I found this.

Jeff Adkins.

You know who he is?

We've been looking for him.

This is not how I hoped

we'd find him.

This feels too familiar, Danny.

On purpose, maybe.

Adkins has a gun shot wound

to the head and the gun was

beside his body.

Murder-suicide case?

That's my working theory.

I mean, why else would

he come back

to where Naomi's body was found?

And how would he have known her

body was left here

if he didn't do it?

Excuse me.

I don't know how you stay

so calm.

Not my first crime scene.

You know, the police have never

caught Will's killer

and I'm guessing

all these years later

they probably just

stopped looking.

Well, it's listed on their books

as a cold case

if that's what you're asking,

but according to Danny

it's officially inactive.

That's why he joined

the police department, isn't it?

I mean, he's never said it,

but we both know it's true.

He doesn't get much time

to work on it, though.

Did the police know anything?

I mean, do they think

it was random?

It wasn't random.

But why would somebody

wanna murder Will?

No, Will wasn't the target.

I was.

Why on earth would anyone

wanna kill you?

Believe me, Clyde,

I wish I knew.

Strange, isn't it?

Two bodies on your land.

Why, I wonder?

I'm asking myself the exact

same thing.

You didn't know either of

the victims?

No.

It just feels like they

were both here for a reason.

Well, maybe because

it's an overgrown,

abandoned piece of land?

Maybe.

What, do you think something

else is going on here?

It's certainly possible.

Do I need to get a lawyer?

I'm sorry.

Too many years

in the DA's office.

Listen, I'm- I'm really sorry

that I wasn't there for you

after Will died.

I should have been.

It was hard on all of us.

I never blamed you, Clyde.

Yeah, but still, I'm just sorry

that we drifted apart.

Me too.

(Fincher): Very nice of you to

come by and visit me, you know,

and bring me hot chocolate,

but shouldn't you be sleeping?

And miss this?

What is it exactly you're doing?

Mmm.

Working.

Ah.

Yeah, you remember

the actual job

that pays me to investigate

cases for the District Attorney?

We're on a stake-out.

No, we are not on a stake-out.

I am on a stake-out.

And before you even ask I cannot

tell you who I'm following,

but I've been following this

dude for like three nights

and all he does is sleep

in his car.

That sounds like a bust.

Yeah, I knew it would be,

but you know.

Due diligence.

I remember it well.

So... what's bugging you?

Who says something's bugging me?

You did when you came to visit

me in the middle of the night.

I don't know, I guess I'm just

feeling a little responsible.

For what?

Jeff Adkins.

Hailey.

That guy kidnapped you.

He probably killed

his girlfriend.

He had a bunch of

serious problems. Come on.

I could have done more.

No.

That guy was gonna do

whatever he was gonna do.

You know, I didn't get that

vibe from him, Fincher.

What did I miss?

Nothing.

Just like there was nothing

you could have done

to change things.

You know that.

[sighs]

Knowing and feeling are

two different things.

Hailey Dean, let me tell

you something.

You always put everybody

before yourself.

Too much so in my humble

opinion.

I don't.

No, no, no, no, no.

You're always putting yourself

in these crazy

dangerous situations,

trying to help anybody

you can.

If you even think that you

can do more for someone,

think again.

Thank you, Fincher.

Don't thank me.

You know I got your back.

I know you do.

Alright.

Now you feel better?

I feel... hungry.

Mmm.

Now that's a feeling

I can get behind.

Hang on, I got

my stake-out stash.

Mmmhmm.

There you go.

Oh, I'm sorry.

An apple?

Who are you and what have you

done with my friend Fincher?

Uh, it's burritos by day,

apples by night.

That's not a thing.

Oh yes, it's a thing.

For real.

How can I argue with that logic?

Mmm.

You don't wanna be in a car

with me and burritos-

I know that, I know that.

You gotta have something else.

No, I got nothin'.

I got nothin'.

I don't know what you're

talking about.

Except uh, what's that?

Oh. Oh, chips.

No, I don't want this apple.

I want- give me your chips.

No.

I have- no.

No.

[laughs]

Thank you.

Her body has just been found

discarded at an abandoned lot

on the county line but at

this hour a shock twist.

Naomi Sacks's estranged

"boyfriend",

also found dead

by a gun shot wound to the head

according to our sources.

Is this gorgeous young teacher

the victim of a break-up

gone wrong?

Naomi's family, devastated.

Coffee?

Oh, great.

Thanks Hailey.

Did you talk to Norman Sacks?

This morning.

I wanted him to hear it from me

and not the news.

I'm sure he appreciated that.

I had a long conversation

with Clyde.

Do you think he's in on this?

He did get a bit defensive

when I brought it up.

It could just be a coincidence.

Though it does seem like this

land was chosen for a reason.

Like Adkins was trying to tell

us something?

Did you find the envelope

he took from Naomi's house?

Not yet.

So Jeff Adkins kills Naomi

in a fit of passion,

dumps her body in a vacant lot,

breaks into her house

to steal an envelope,

contents unknown,

runs from the police

only to go back to the same lot

and shoot himself.

You of all people know that

murder isn't always rational.

And if I hadn't met him

I'd think

there was some kind of poetic

justice in all of this but...

But?

Jeff Adkins had a purpose.

Whatever it is he needed to fix

was in that envelope

and he was willing to risk

anything to do it.

Then why kill himself?

Hi. What do you think?

It's different.

Better, right?

Different is not always better,

just... different.

Yeah. Well, it's a start.

At least until we pick out

new furniture.

Sabrina, I care about you.

Something is obviously

bothering you

so why don't you just save us

both the bruises and tell me

what's going on?

[buzzing]

My next patient.

I checked the date.

I checked the time.

I quadruple checked, ok?

The food truck is

at the lot right now.

I'm not getting my hopes up.

Oh ye of little faith.

What's this?

Oh, it's an invitation to

Will's baseball team reunion.

Oh. You're going, right?

Et tu, Fincher?

We can talk about this

over the burrito.

Well, we are best friends.

I am not embarrassed

about that, ok?

I'm a grown man that's

comfortable expressing

the way he feels about people

he cares about.

Some people in your profession

might say that's healthy.

Well, as your best friend

I feel as though

I should break the news

to you.

[laughs]

What's that?

There's no food truck.

[laughs]

Very funny.

No.

No!

Is the food truck even real?

Of course!

You wouldn't lie to your

best friend would you, Fincher?

I can't believe this

is happening.

Come on, Fincher.

I mean, all I'm saying is if you

wanna spend time with me

you don't have to make up a

phantom food truck to do so.

I'm so hungry right now.

Well luckily I came prepared.

You brought along emergency

food rations?

[message alert]

I don't know whether to be

offended or be grateful.

Well, decide later.

Adkins's autopsy results are in.

Jonas and his good timing.

We'll be alright.

I've got your sandwich

right here, ok?

Don't eat it.

I'm not gonna eat it.

Gun shot to the right

temporal lobe.

The bullet matches the gun

found at the crime scene.

So it was suicide?

The gun shot was

not the cause of death.

It was inflicted post-mortem.

Let me guess. He was strangled.

Yes. Just like Naomi Sacks.

Double homicide.

What's the connection?

We know that Naomi had

some information

and we know that Jeff Adkins

had the same information.

So the killer agrees to meet up

with Adkins and then kills him

for whatever was

in that envelope.

Time of death?

Around 6:00pm yesterday.

But that is not all

I have for you.

This was found clutched

in Adkins's hand.

What is it?

Numbers.

Forensics has the slip of paper.

So far no idea what it is

or where it came from.

Did it belong to Adkins or

the person he was meeting?

Maybe it's what was

in the envelope.

Let's hope they can

figure out what it is.

They also found a burner phone

in the field

with Adkins's prints on it.

It's the same number that called

Naomi the night that she died.

Maybe that's why Adkins

broke into Naomi's house.

She told him that

she had found something.

Then why not just tell us?

He didn't think the police

would believe him.

He didn't trust that he could

finish what she had started.

That's not all.

The phone also called the school

at 4:00pm

the day that he was killed.

So Adkins was setting up

a meeting

with someone at the school?

Right back to where we started,

which means re-interviewing

the teachers.

All 22 of them.

Do you have the original

interviews on tape?

Of course.

There might be a better way.

How well do you know

Naomi Sacks?

As well as I know anyone

around here.

Anything unusual happen around

the time she went missing?

Just that she was promoted

to vice principal.

No one knows

how that happened.

I mean, Naomi's great

but Janine has seniority.

Janine?

Harwick.

She's not very happy about it.

Janine?

Harwick.

She's not very happy about it.

Tell me where you were

the night of the concert.

I was outside

organizing parking.

So you saw Naomi's car

in her spot?

I didn't notice

but I suppose so.

And after the concert you were

back in the parking lot?

I... I really don't remember.

And then where did you go?

Home to my husband.

And then where did you go?

Home to my husband.

That's a lie.

So have you found anything?

I don't know. I can't

tell anymore.

Well if you can't find anything

there's nothing to be found.

I'm not superhuman, Fincher.

Mmm, you kinda are.

You can always tell

when someone's lying

or not telling the truth.

Well, it's just body language,

gestures, involuntary

facial movements.

But it doesn't work on everyone

and it's easy to misread.

Can you tell when I'm lying?

Do you lie to me?

Never.

Well then I don't know.

Ok. I'm gonna tell you

two things and you tell me

which one is a lie.

It's not a party trick, Fincher.

Just indulge me, ok?

I'm just trying to make a point.

Alright, fine.

Go ahead.

Lie to me.

But make sure it's real.

Ok.

I feel like a disappointment

to my father,

and I don't wanna have kids.

Which one's the lie?

You're going to make

a great dad someday.

How did you know?

You tilted your head

to the left.

I did not.

Not on purpose.

See?

You do know what you're doing.

And you're right, I'm gonna make

an amazing father someday.

I mean, that's obvious.

Ok, calm down.

[laughs]

Now get back to

those interviews.

And call your dad.

He's beyond proud of you.

He told you that?

It's written all over his face.

[sighs]

Hailey Dean.

So I checked out the alibis

for the night Naomi died

for all the five teachers

you thought

were hiding something

in their interviews.

And?

I can confirm all of them

were at the concert

but only three of them have

questionable alibis

for once the concert ended.

Which ones?

Uh, Mary Lewis, Nicholas

Demaschuk and Janine Harwick.

I guess we know

who we talk to next.

I don't know how

I can help you.

I don't know anything about

what happened to Naomi.

Here's the thing, Miss Lewis.

You said you went home to

your husband after the concert

but I haven't been able

to find a husband.

You're not married.

Well, yes. I meant-

What did you mean?

[sighs]

I swear, I wasn't alone.

Then who were you with?

I can't tell you.

Why don't you think about

that answer

while I grab a cup of coffee?

Why is Miss Lewis here?

She's got nothing to do with

what happened to Naomi Sacks.

Don't worry about her.

Just answer the question.

I told you last time.

I left the concert

around 8:00pm.

I didn't notice who else was

still there

and I went out to eat

with my brother.

What restaurant?

Lincoln's Diner.

Lincoln's Diner.

Anything?

Maybe.

That's not what you said

last time.

Then I was wrong.

You pay with a credit card?

Cash.

And if I got the security tapes

from Lincoln's Diner

will you and your brother

be on them?

So both Mary Lewis and Nicholas

Demaschuk are lying

about where they were

the night Naomi died.

Put them together.

I have a theory.

Ok.

I remember now.

I saw them leave

the auditorium together

right as the concert

was starting.

We never considered two killers.

They're not killers, Danny.

They're in love.

You can tell that?

Well, see how

they're connecting?

They keep coming back

to each other,

they're whispering,

keep looking at each other.

That's a level of intimacy

you don't have

with your average colleague.

And they were together

that night?

They're- they're lying

for each other?

Why?

I'm sure the school has a rule

against staff dating.

They don't wanna lose each other

or their jobs.

Hmm.

Ok, I'll go verify it

and then I'll let them go.

With a promise of discretion,

of course.

Wow, Monty, I didn't know

you were such a romantic.

And that just leaves

Janine Harwick.

Where is she?

Good question.

I was expecting her

two hours ago.

Detective Morgan, Miss Dean.

What can I help you with?

We're looking

for Janine Harwick.

She was supposed to come to the

police station for questioning.

Ah, well I'm afraid

that's probably my fault.

I've saddled her with just

a ton of paperwork

that's been piling up recently.

Well, we need to speak

with her now.

Sure. She's probably in

the vice principal's office.

She was just promoted.

[knocking]

Miss Harwick?

The police would like

to have a...

I'm sorry, I don't know

where she is.

So you think this Janine Harwick

killed two people

over a lost promotion?

You don't run if

you aren't guilty.

Monty makes a good point.

Naomi must have had something

on Janine.

Something secret.

Everyone knew she was mad

about the promotion.

Hey.

Yeah, Danny.

Remember that APB you had out

on Janine Harwick?

Yeah, have you seen her?

Yeah, I'm looking at her

right now.

I think she's ready to come in

and talk.

Yeah, she's not happy.

Alright.

See you soon.

He's got Janine.

I don't know what

you're talking about.

You wanted the promotion.

Naomi got it instead of you.

I didn't want the promotion.

I deserved it.

But you didn't.

Naomi knew why.

What're you talking about?

You didn't kill Naomi

over the promotion.

You killed her because

she discovered your secret.

That's crazy.

Then Jeff Adkins called you

saying he knew what you did,

you met him and you killed him,

too.

Prove it.

Can you account for your

whereabouts after the concert?

And again two nights ago?

I want a lawyer.

She doesn't trust you.

She's not going to talk.

You wanna try?

She's just so angry,

it's masking everything else.

I think she needs some time

to let this all sink in first.

We can hold her for another

18 hours.

That's the best I can do.

So you think Janine

is the killer?

She could be.

Hmm. But you're not convinced.

Everything just seems sideways

right now, Jonas.

I mean, Sabrina's got the office

turned upside down,

Fincher can't find

his burrito truck.

[laughs]

And then there's all this stuff

with the reunion.

Just... it seems

to soon somehow.

Hey, listen to me.

Will is a part of your life.

My wife is a part of mine

and I miss her every day.

Those parts are ours to cherish.

I mean, no one knows

how you feel

or what you need.

Whatever you decide,

trust that as

the right decision.

Wow.

Wow, good?

[doorbell rings]

Wow, good.

Pizza, finally.

Oh, you must be Jonas.

I'm Hailey's dad.

Nice to finally meet you.

You too, Mr. Dean.

Look, call me Lucas.

I intercepted the pizza-

Dad?

Hi Hailey.

Um, I just thought I'd drop by

and see how you were doing.

It didn't occur to me that you

might have company.

I'll come back.

No. You're staying.

And you better get in here

before that pizza gets cold.

Please.

A biology teacher.

Mmmhmm.

I had no idea.

Yeah. Yeah, I loved it.

I miss it, but being a school

superintendent

has its own challenges.

How did you decide to become

a medical examiner?

Well, I was planning on

a surgical residency

after med school but then I did

a pathology rotation

at the New York City ME's office

and I just thought it was,

well, fascinating.

Hmm.

The rest is history.

Let me clear this.

No, dad, I got it.

You sit.

I'll help.

It's not exactly how I thought

you two would meet

but I'm glad you're

hitting it off.

He's great.

And I thought I was gonna

get the third degree.

Wait 'til you meet my mother.

Hey kids, I should

be getting home.

I've got an early meeting

to sign some final

sale documents.

Final sale?

Yeah.

I don't know how I'm gonna

break this to Parker

but Howell Elementary's

been sold.

That's a shame.

But why?

There's no more money.

The fundraising account is empty

and the school board,

they can't afford to cover the

overages and construction costs.

Overages? How is that possible?

I don't know. I haven't seen

the books.

All I know is I have the dubious

honour of having

to fight for parking on

Ellis Street at 8:00am to sign

on behalf of the school board.

Ellis Street.

Dad, who's the buyer?

Wolverine Enterprises.

Wolverine Enterprises?

Are you saying Clyde Bennett

bought the school?

Yep.

Hailey, let me do the talking.

No promises.

Hailey.

Danny, Clyde was

Will's best friend.

I think I have the right

to feel a little angry

that he wasn't exactly

forthcoming with me.

Of course, you're allowed

to feel whatever you want,

which is why you should let me,

the detective,

do the talking.

Just this once.

Fine.

Thank you.

Hi guys.

Uh, listen, I'm more than happy

to help,

I've just got a lot going

on today

so if we can make this quick-

You bought the school.

Yeah. Howell Elementary.

You know about that?

Yeah, my father is

the superintendent.

Oh, right. Of course.

Lucas Dean.

I met him this morning.

Nice guy.

So your plan finally worked.

My plan?

After all, Naomi Sacks

was the only thing

standing in your way.

What're you talking about?

You have to admit, Clyde,

this doesn't look great.

You're trying to buy the school

and not sharing that

information with us.

Then the body of the woman

who single-handedly

was keeping the school open

was found on your land.

Wait. I had nothing

to do with that.

Then the body of her boyfriend

was found by you

on the same land

only a few days later.

Where's the envelope, Clyde?

What envelope?

We know Naomi

had some information

she was about to expose.

This will go a whole lot better

for you

if you tell us what she knew.

Wait, I don't know-

I have nothing to hide.

Ok?

I have been completely upfront

about my interest in purchasing

that land since they started

talking about selling it.

Why?

What's so special

about this land?

Because it's zoned residential,

it's quiet,

it's proximity to shopping.

Hey, you know,

another part of the deal

involves building

a school at cost.

Why would a business man like

you take that much of a loss?

Because this is my town,

too, ok?

And I'm not about

to cheat someone,

or let alone kill them,

over a few bucks.

Ok? And any loss that I incur

becomes a tax deduction.

The city gets a brand new school

at a fraction of the cost.

Everyone wins.

That's extremely generous

of you.

Thank you.

Hailey.

[sighs]

Now, are we done?

We'll need to verify your alibis

for the nights of Naomi Sacks's

and Jeff Adkins's deaths.

So I'll need you to stick around

for a while.

Unbelievable.

Can I at least call my office?

Sure.

You can use the phone

at my desk.

Hailey.

What happened to you?

You know exactly

what happened to me.

But that has nothing

to do with today.

But you honestly think

that I could kill someone?

Especially after what happened

to Will?

I don't wanna believe it

but I also don't believe

in coincidences.

Well, things don't always

happen for a reason.

Sometimes they're just random.

Not in my experience.

Keep up the good work.

I'll see you next week.

I thought you weren't in today.

I didn't wanna cancel my 10:00,

he's at a critical points

in his treatments.

Just like I am at a critical

point in my decorating.

Yeah, about that-

Yes, something is bothering me

and yes I'm avoiding it

by turning this office

upside down, but-

You don't wanna talk about it.

No.

But just because I'm avoiding

my problems

doesn't mean that you should.

I'm not going to the reunion but

not for the reason you think.

Why then?

Clyde Bennett.

He bought Parker's school

and he's closing it down.

And he might have killed

two people to do it.

Do you believe that?

I don't know what I believe.

Well, it's not like you to let

your personal feelings

cloud your professional

judgement.

So we're back to Janine Harwick

but she still isn't talking.

And we haven't found out what

Naomi could have found out

about her that would make

her worth killing over.

And we need more evidence

tying her to the murders.

What if you follow the money?

What money?

The fundraised money.

There should be tens

of thousands of dollars

but it's gone, my dad said.

Construction is expensive.

But what about the concert?

That was just last week.

And construction on the school

hasn't resumed.

When I called the construction

company after Naomi disappeared

they never said why construction

had halted.

Let me give them another call.

So uh, I think I'm gonna go

to the reunion.

I'm guessing after that last

conversation with Clyde

you're probably not?

I don't think so.

I get it.

Clyde's not the guy

you remember.

But we're all different now.

They might have some stories

about Will

I've never heard before.

Danny, you don't have to

justify it.

I'm glad you're going.

Ok, that was a bit strange.

The construction company said

they were donating their labour.

The school was only paying

for the materials.

And the money Naomi fundraised

wasn't enough?

That's the thing.

They worked for six months,

never got paid a single cent.

How is that possible?

That must be what

Naomi discovered.

The money was being stolen

from the school.

That's why she wanted

to talk to me

and that's what Jeff Adkins

had to fix.

And that's what got them

both killed.

Anything yet?

We're subpoenaing the school's

bank records

as well as the separate

fundraising account,

the construction company's,

and Janine Harwick's.

Wow. I don't envy who has to go

through all that paperwork.

Why would Janine steal

the money?

It would only put her

out of a job

and it seems the only thing

she cares about is her career.

Because without the money

the school would be sold

which would put Naomi

out of a job, too.

If Janine couldn't be

vice principal no one could.

Vindictive.

And consistent

with her behaviour.

Let me know if you

find anything.

Will do.

You don't have to do this,

Hailey.

Spend your break

with a broken old man.

You are not old and broken.

You're grieving

and you need friends.

Mmm.

You remind me of Naomi.

That same determination.

She'd get a bee in her bonnet

and never let go.

Like saving the school.

She'd be so upset to hear

what's happening.

I know.

She tried her best.

Everyone admired her for it.

Thanks.

And thanks for indulging me,

but I think you really need

to get back to work.

I'm alright.

No, I'm gonna meet your father

here in a little bit anyway,

so go on.

Alright. But here.

What's this?

It's my card, so you can call me

anytime or,

if you feel more comfortable,

my email's on there.

Naomi made me

get an email address

but she was the only one

who ever sent me anything.

I could never even remember

to check it.

I don't know.

Call me old fashioned but

I'd rather talk to somebody

face to face instead of

by computer.

Naomi sent you emails

you haven't read?

Oh yeah.

She used to complain about that

almost every day.

Mr. Sacks, your daughter's

left you a gift.

There are new conversations

you have yet to have with her.

I never thought about it

that way.

Don't rush.

Just read them when you're

ready to hear her voice again.

Thank you.

Take care.

Yeah, you too.

What're you doing here?

Your chariot awaits.

I already ate.

Oh wow.

You know what?

I've given up on

that food truck.

I think you're right.

It doesn't exist.

Fincher don't ever give up

on your dreams.

Anyways, we have more important

things to do at the school.

The school?

Yeah. I found out that

the janitor has a record.

He's been convicted twice before

for theft.

And you think he took

the fundraised money?

That's terrible.

A leopard never changes

his spots.

Why aren't we taking this

to Danny?

I figured this one could use

a friendly touch.

You know, especially given

his history with the law.

And I remember you said the

janitor has a soft spot for you.

I mean, I pick up my trash.

It's only common decency.

Don't even get me started

about people's bad manners.

Like telling people there's

a food truck some place with-

with delicious burritos and-

Yeah, that's just a lie.

You know?

It's ridiculous.

The nerve of people.

Bad manners.

Hailey Dean,

what a nice surprise.

What brings you to my dungeon?

Can I talk to you for a minute?

Yeah, sure.

How long have we known

each other?

Oh, I don't know.

Two years?

And I've always thought of you

as a good man.

You're kind to the kids, you

have the patience of a saint.

Well, we were all kids once.

So I'm gonna be straight

with you.

The police know that you used

to steal things.

I see.

So this isn't a... a warning

so I can make a quick getaway?

Well, the thing is the money

that Naomi Sacks raised

to save the school

is missing.

Wait.

So you can understand

why the police

would be turning their attention

to you.

You don't believe that.

I don't want to.

I never stole any money.

I would never do that.

I mean, I- I stole some things

that I thought nobody

would miss.

I mean, a janitor's salary

is not much and, you know,

ever since the cut-backs

I've been working

the jobs of three people.

I- I don't- I don't have time

for another job.

That's a lame excuse.

I never took the money,

but there has been

some other stuff.

What am I supposed to do?

Well, you can start by giving

the police a full confession

and then give back all

the things you've taken.

I'll lose my job.

I could go to jail.

You'll accept the consequences

of your actions

because at heart

you are a decent man.

Maybe once I was.

Rob, we all do things out

of anger and desperation.

It's not too late

to start again.

I don't know if I have that much

faith in myself anymore.

I have faith in you.

You should have this.

Is that-

Miss Sacks's laptop.

I stole it.

I was gonna sell it.

I already erased the hard drive,

I'm sorry.

Maybe- maybe

you know somebody

who can get it back.

Yeah, maybe I can.

Thank you.

Thanks for the heads up.

The janitor gave us

a full confession

and his alibi checks out

for the night Adkins died.

He's not the killer but he did

say he had Naomi Sacks's laptop

only he wouldn't say

where it is now.

Don't ask.

Hailey, that's evidence.

Evidence that's been corrupted

and I'm working on getting it

back to you much faster

than your techs could.

Did you call- you know what?

I don't wanna know.

In fact, we never had

this conversation.

As far as I'm concerned,

Naomi's laptop is still missing.

Wait for it to show up sometime

tomorrow morning.

Nope.

I guess you didn't say hi

to my cousin Danny for me.

Yeah, not this time.

Are you sure your clients are ok

with me being here?

Yeah, it's fine.

Honest.

I'm still setting up

their systems.

They just moved in.

So how's it going?

Getting there.

Most of the files are corrupted

but I think I can salvage them.

I just need a few more minutes.

Need anything?

Food.

That can be arranged.

Speaking of which, how hard

is it to track a food truck?

Uh, not hard as long as there's

an onboard GPS

but one miracle at a time.

I got something.

Numbers.

Yeah, bank records.

Transfer of funds.

[whistles]

That's a lot of funds.

To an unnamed account.

No- no, not unnamed.

It was transferred

to an email address.

Senderout?

Yeah, it's one of those

web-based emails

you can check from anywhere,

you can use any name

to sign up with.

And that email is attached

to a bank account?

But you can't open

a bank account

without your real name

and a social security number.

No, but you can open an online

gambling account.

See? All the funds were

transferred

Online gambling.

Well that explains

how thousands of dollars

disappeared so quickly.

Can you hack into their system

and get a name?

Of course.

Of course.

But I don't need to.

Naomi already did.

Can you print this out for me?

Uh, I'll just forward

you and Danny the email.

All of this was in an attachment

in a sent message.

Who did she send it to?

Danny, Norman isn't answering

his landline.

He's not home.

And my dad said that he told him

he had something to take care of

at the school.

Wait for me outside, Hailey.

Promise me.

I promise I'll be careful.

[creeky door]

(Becker): Just hold on

a minute... please!

You need to think about

what you're doing here?

Becker?

It's Hailey Dean.

I need to talk to you.

Miss Dean?

You need to help me.

Put the wrench down

and we can talk.

I'm not putting it down

until he does.

Not until he's paid

for what he's done.

He's lost his mind.

You need to call the police.

The police are on their way.

Mr. Sacks, put the gun down.

I'm sorry you had to see this,

Hailey.

But I've gotta do what's right.

Why don't you tell me

what you think you know?

It was all in the email

that Naomi sent me.

This man stole

the school's money

and then he stole

my daughter's life!

He's crazy.

He's snapped!

No! You snapped when you

put your fingers

around my daughter's neck and

squeezed her last breath out!

No! No, no!

Look, I- I admit

I'm a gambler, ok?

Yes, it's a sickness.

I'm sick.

But I'm not a killer.

Gambling is a sickness.

It's no excuse!

No.

And Naomi left us more

than enough proof

to put her killer in prison.

Yeah, for stealing.

Not for murder.

Yes, for murder.

Two murders.

Naomi's and Jeff Adkins.

He killed Jeff, too?

Why?

Adkins took an envelope

from Naomi's house.

What was in the envelope,

Becker?

I don't know what

you're talking about.

What was in the envelope?

I...

Betting slips from the track.

Naomi found them

in my office

and when the construction

stopped

she put two and two together.

She found my online account,

she found everything.

And you realized

after you killed her

that your betting slips

were no longer at the school.

Then Jeff Adkins called and

said he wanted to meet with you.

When he showed me

the betting slips

I knew that he was gonna figure

it out the same way Naomi did.

I'm sorry...

I had no choice.

I'm sorry, Hailey.

But he's gotta pay

for what he's done.

And he will.

I- I need justice!

Norman, just think about

what you're doing, ok?

You're not a killer.

You're not like Becker.

Naomi wouldn't want you to turn

yourself into something ugly.

She wouldn't want you

to go to prison.

That's not the life

she wants for you.

My wife and daughter

are both gone!

And the way to honour

their memory

is to live the best life

you can.

That is what they would

want for you.

I've gotta do something!

And you will.

You will testify at the trial,

you will stand tall when the

guilty verdict is handed down,

and you will keep Naomi alive

in your memory.

[sobbing]

[sirens approaching]

So Janine Harwick has a warrant

for her arrest in Texas?

Yeah.

She terrorized a teacher

at her old school

to the point of physical attack.

Wow.

Yeah. That's why she ran.

You know, you'll be happy

to hear that the DA decided

not to press charges

against Norman Sacks.

Really?

Mmmhmm.

Your psychological assessment

of him went a long way

towards convincing him.

That makes me happy.

And I'm about to return

the favour.

This ain't the way to Chesley's.

We're not going to Chesley's.

Oh no, Hailey,

please don't tell me

you have a new problem to solve?

It's an old problem, actually.

I love helping people as much as

you do but right now I'm hungry.

That's the problem.

What?

You found it.

You found it!

There was a bug

in their website.

It kept defaulting

to an old calendar

which is why you kept going

to the wrong place.

How did you find it?

Oh, technically I didn't.

Ethan might have hacked

their GPS-

Ah, I don't want to know.

Hi, how are you?

Um, I'm gonna need six

of the best burritos in Atlanta,

please.

That seems like a lot

of burritos.

I'm gonna have five,

you can have one.

And then, uh, I need

extra sauce on everything.

And cheese. Extra cheese.

And cheese.

Wade dumped me.

Last week.

He wasn't ready to be

in a relationship,

it had nothing to do with me.

But that's not how it feels.

I thought if I changed

my surroundings

it would help change me.

What do you think needs

to change?

I'm stuck in a rut.

Work is my life.

Every time I think I've met

my soulmate I'm wrong.

Maybe it's not that

you're wrong,

maybe you just are focused

on the wrong things.

I don't follow.

Sabrina, you need to live

the life you wanna live.

Be your amazing self.

Get out of your comfort zone

and...

and salsa.

Salsa lessons?

Yeah.

Doing things that make us

uncomfortable make us better.

Us?

I don't wanna be the only one

making a fool

of my uncoordinated self

on the dance floor.

You'd do this with me?

What are office mates for?

For taking out the trash?

Yes they are.

Absolutely.

And... salsa.

As I take out the trash.

Right?

Salsa!

Fine. I'm in,

only to save you

from yourself.

Don't tell anyone I did this ok?

Sorry I'm late.

Oh, that's ok.

I ordered your wine.

Guess what?

What?

Howell Elementary isn't closing.

Really?

And I think it has something

to do with you.

What do you mean?

Clyde Bennett is leasing the

school back to the school board

and he's funding

all the repairs.

Why would he do that?

He said he was reminded

of what someone would have

wanted him to do.

Have I told you how amazing

you look?

You clean up pretty well

yourself.

[laughs]

You sure you're ready for this?

No, but I don't want to regret

not going.

And I owe Clyde an apology.

He turned out to be the guy

I always thought he was.

We're gonna have fun.

You think?

Even surrounded by all of Will's

old friends?

It might be kind

of overwhelming.

Oh, that's what I'm here for.

To keep the whelming

under control.

I have your back,

you know that.

Thank you.

Hailey.

Hailey, you made it.

Clyde.

Hi.

I owe you an apology.

No, you don't owe me anything.

Except maybe a dance later.

You got it.

Um, I don't think we've met.

Oh, where are my manners?

I'm sorry, this is-

this is Clyde,

an old friend from school,

and uh,

Clyde, this is Jonas,

my- my boyfriend.

Hi.

Well, it's uh, it's great

to meet you.

Likewise.

Listen, the party's not

happening in this hallway.

There are gonna be a lot of

people really happy to see you.

Come on.

Hey, wait.

What?

Mmm.

What was that for?

Boyfriend's prerogative.

Let's go ahead and have fun.