I Didn't Kill My Sister (2016) - full transcript
A woman is the prime suspect in the mysterious drowning death of her anchorwoman sister.
( On laptop ) Moving now
to Money Matters with China
taking yet another
nosedive today
losing more than 20 percent
as money surged
in and out of the marketplace.
In contrast, U.S. stocks closed
with only a two percent drop
amid more discouraging
developments
in the Greece debt talks.
And Carmen, it's been a real
roller coaster ride.
Do you have any advice
for the California investor?
Stick to those long term goals
and understand
your risk tolerance,
which you've never been
good at.
Ouch.
And for those husbands
out there,
try investing in a nice
anniversary ring.
The market may be plummeting,
but it's not too late to save
your love life.
And we'll have more
after the break.
What a goddamn mess.
( Glass smashes )
Oh, my god!
Agh!!!!
( News anchor ) The battle
of the exes continues
in family court with City View
news anchors
Carmen and Mason Campbell
slugging it out for custody
of their 15-year-old
daughter.
Carmen!
A word for your fans?
Lois, I have no comment
except to say that I will fight
to the death for the custody
of my daughter, Brooke.
Of course, my client is
speaking metaphorically.
Carmen is Brooke's mother
and can provide the home
that's required for
a 15-year-old girl.
Brooke deserves a loving,
nourishing environment,
not a... well, to live
with a playboy father
who's home is little more than
a bordello...
Are you saying Mason Campbell
has been unfaithful?
Once the records
are made public,
you can all decide
for yourselves.
Sandra, would that mean
the case is over?
No more questions.
Carmen!
Mason!!
Sources say that the couple
cannot stand to be
in the same room,
but their City View contract
binds them
to work together every evening
at the news desk.
Mason!
Uh, is it true that Carmen
called you a "playboy"
today in court?
I only want what's best
for my daughter.
But, in fact, her lawyer
just said,
and used the word...
Shut it off.
A bordello?
I heard rumors.
That's kind of
an extreme rumor.
Oh, my dear, Heather,
after all these years you have
learned so little.
It's called "playing the game".
I nail Mason in the press,
it filters into the court room.
Ugh.
I spend five thousand
a month battling HD.
But you, you never have to worry
about your looks.
Maybe I could get some
big diamond earrings
and distract from
these wrinkles.
Forget it.
Fillers will be cheaper.
Have Dr. Sing fit me
in on Tuesday.
Just the forehead?
Do I look like I need more?
No, no.
You look beautiful as always,
Carmen.
Well, on that note,
it's showtime.
And for our final story,
money doesn't heal
all wounds,
but it certainly helps
the victims
of the Belford Insurance scandal
who finally won
an out-of-court settlement
after a five year battle.
Tune in tomorrow for a
special workplace report
on California's strong payroll
gains and healthy job growth.
The people of this great
state have a lot to be proud of
and we look forward to bringing
you that report.
Until then, this is Mason
Campbell wishing you
a safe and good evening.
I'm Carmen Campbell,
and thank you for making
your view a City View.
Goodnight, California.
That's a wrap.
Nice work, people.
Jerry, could you please remind
Mason to lighten up?
I heard a better sign-off
at my mother's funeral.
Oh, thank you,erry.
I heard her.
Heather, can you have my car
brought around back?
This forehead is not ready
for TMZ.
Yeah, I'll take care of it.
Thank you, my dear.
Oh, Michael.
Hey, Heather.
Can you quietly bring
Carmen's car around back
to the loading dock?
Sure.
Yeah. Quietly.
Sure.
It can't be easy for you
being stuck
in the middle of World War III.
Well, Carmen's my sister,
but Mason's still
my brother-in-law.
Yeah, but remember it's Carmen
that brings in the ratings.
Yeah, she calls the shots so she
goes to the competition.
Did she say something to you?
No.
You nearly gave me a coronary.
Remember to power down
when we're done, Heather.
Yeah. Our secret.
Alright.
Michael, are you wearing
a new cologne?
I switched to a new deodorant.
Well, whatever it is you
smell like an air freshener.
Please remind Jerry of our
fragrance-free policy.
Yes, Miss Campbell.
I said no press.
Uh, there must have been a
misunderstanding with Heather.
Oh, it's ok.
I'll escort them out.
And finally, money doesn't
heal all wounds, but...
( clears throat )
But it certainly helps
the victims
of the Belford Insurance
scandal... argh.
Who finally won an
out-of-court settlement
after a five year battle.
I wish them well.
No.
I'm your host,
Heather Pearson.
( Sighs )
Your host, Heather Pearson.
The manhunt ended
in a deadly crash to-
You're good, Heather.
It's really good, you
just need someone
to roll the teleprompter
for you.
Uh, Jerry lets me in here.
No, no. It was great.
Sit down.
You know, I was hoping to
get a chance to talk to you.
I'm not taking sides, Mason.
Well, you were born
on her side.
Well, not by choice.
Listen, I just wanted
to say that I-
I hope that when this whole
divorce thing is
all said and done that we can
still be friends.
Yeah.
Yeah?
That's good, because I can
certainly give you some pointers
on your delivery, too,
if you like.
Ok.
Ok, so posture first.
Good.
Chin up, back straight.
Very nice, very nice.
Ok, let's go from camera one
to camera two.
And no.
It's eyes first,
then the head.
Eyes first and then the head.
You always keep eye contact
with your audience
because that's how
you build trust.
Now, who are you
to the audience?
The newscaster?
No.
No, Heather, you're so much
more than a talking head.
To men, you are "unattainable
sex object".
And to women,
their best friend.
Is that Carmen's secret?
Let's make it your secret.
I'm truly sorry.
I know this whole thing
with Carmen
has been a mess for you, too.
It's ok.
( Clears throat )
I feel like Carmen's being
an extreme bitch
about this whole divorce.
I just wish that she'd get out
of the picture.
You know, Heather,
you can be your own person
and still be Carmen's sister.
Easy for you to say.
You were just her husband.
Ah!
God, Brooke, you scared
the crap out of me!
Well, hello to you, too.
Why aren't you at your mother's?
Carmen's having another one
of her "late night meetings".
Who's that cow kidding?
Hey, that's your mother!
Yeah, and if it wasn't for dad
she would have sent me
off to boarding school
a long time ago.
Well, are you at least settling
into the house?
No, I hate it.
I'm going to move out.
Oh, I don't think the
court's gonna let you do that.
Well the court can shove it.
Look, I know what I want.
You know, sometimes in life,
Brooke, you don't always get-
Spare me
the speech, please.
Well, do you at least like
the pool?
No.
It's the worst.
It's just a big, germy cesspool
of floating bugs.
Oh, god.
Does she make you clean it?
Ok, you know what?
She did.
She did once and
it was horrible.
Oh, you poor child.
Does she at least feed you?
Speaking of which,
I already at that half lasagna
that was in the fridge.
That was two weeks old.
Are you serious?
Yeah.
No.
( Laughs )
That was for breakfast.
Ok, if we're gonna do this
slumber party thing
then we need movies
and popcorn.
Aunt Heather,
how is it that you
and my mom are sisters?
You're so nice and she's
such a-
I ask myself that question
every day.
Popcorn coming up!
( Heather ): I watched all of
those movies
when I was your age.
You have to see these things.
They, like, shape you.
Get inside, young lady.
Next time you decide to have
a sleepover at Heather's
you better ask me.
I can't deal with this!
Thank you for putting up
with that.
It's no problem, really.
She's an angel for you.
Honestly, you have no idea
how difficult she's become.
Come, you have to look
at my flowers.
I planted them a couple
of days ago.
Cosmos.
A wild flower.
A friend of mine says
they're quite calming.
You know, Brooke's taking
this pretty hard.
I know.
But talking to that girl is
like talking to a brick wall.
Well, maybe you should
try listening to her.
What are you, my therapist now?
No, I'm your sister.
I'm telling you,
you're gonna lose her.
There's a whole world out there,
Carmen,
that you can't control.
The network made Mason
an offer he can't refuse.
His own show in Oregon.
He'll never leave Brooke.
It's a face-saving promotion
to placate him and keep me.
We'll settle out of court,
of course,
and the documents
will be sealed.
So you're just gonna
wave your wand
and make things go your way?
Heather, I'm sensing a lot
of attitude from you these days.
Don't make this about me.
Have you ever thought about
what's best for Brooke?
Of course I have.
Do you think about
what's best for Mason?
Excuse me?
If I didn't know better,
I'd say you have a thing
for him.
I'm just thinking about
what's best for my niece.
You always did want everything
that was mine.
I don't have to listen to this.
( sighs )
This sucks!
You can't keep me locked up
in this place!
I have to because
you are out of control!
You keep sneaking out.
Because I can't take it anymore!
This house is like a prison!
I am your mother!
You will do what you're told!
( Slams door )
I HATE YOU!
( Breaks glass )
( splash )
So why did you go
to journalism school?
I feel like I could make
a difference on camera.
Yeah, but right now
you're really not being
given that opportunity.
I'm paying off my
student loans.
Yeah, with a salary that
Carmen considers to be charity?
Carmen is always gonna
hold you down
unless you do something
about it.
I don't want to believe that.
I'm sorry, you've got enough
on your plate
without me preaching.
No, you're not preaching,
you're just helping me keep
my eye on the prize.
Yeah, 'cause I want
what's best for you.
If I'm ever pushing too hard,
please let me know.
No, no.
You're not.
Mason, I need to tell you
something.
You can tell me anything.
I think that Carmen thinks
there's something between us.
Why would she think that?
Because you're my friend.
Because I care about you.
Heather, thank you.
Thank you for caring.
Mason-
You know, Carmen's right.
I've been wanting to do that
for a really long time.
Uh... I should probably go.
Are you sure?
Uh, yeah.
I have to pick up Carmen
for an appointment.
Ok.
Hey, listen, if that was
too sudden-
No, no, no.
It was uh...
it's just...
Thank you for being
in my corner.
Brooke needs her father
in her life.
( Scream from outside )
Brooke!
Brooke!
Oh my god!
Call 911!
Call 911!!
Carmen!
( sirens )
This ring must be worth 10 K.
We can rule out robbery.
Time of death?
Core temperature puts
the body in the water
for 16 to 18 hours.
Between six and eight.
It looks like she drank too
much, slipped, and splashed.
Maybe.
But if she was drunk enough
to drown she would have slipped
long before she reached
the edge.
Especially in that dress.
Follow up on the toxicology
report.
I want it before anyone else.
Yes, ma'am.
( Sobbing )
I spent the night
at my friend Becky's house.
Her mom drove me home
and I found her.
Is this even necessary?
It is, Miss Pearson.
Brooke, can I talk to your
aunt alone for a minute?
Do you mind going up
to your room?
No.
It'll just be for a minute.
Could you do that for me,
please?
It's ok, sweetie.
I'll be up soon, ok?
Ok.
Did your sister
often drink alone?
Sometimes.
I... I don't think recently.
And what was her state
of mind?
I already told this
to the other officer.
Now you can tell me.
Her state of mind.
She was happy.
She... she just moved
in here.
Her career was
going well.
Heather.
Where's Brooke?
She's upstairs.
This is horrible.
Are you ok?
Mason Campbell, Detective Cruz,
homicide.
Homicide?
Do... do you think somebody
did this?
I'm going to find that out.
Right now all we know
is that she drowned.
I just- I just don't understand.
Where were you
both last night?
I was- I was home alone.
Miss Pearson?
Uh, I was at the station
until 5:00 and then I went home.
If need be, can you back up
your whereabouts
between 6:00 and 8:00
with witnesses?
No, I- I was alone.
We were in the middle
of a divorce,
I was preparing my side
of the case.
I just watched a movie
and went to bed.
( sobbing )
( Brooke ): I didn't really
want her dead.
I might have said that,
but I didn't.
Miss Pearson?
Yeah.
If you think of anything.
And you might want to call
your sister's lawyer
and let them know.
( Phone rings )
Hello?
Sandra, it's so awful.
Heather, I'm so sorry.
It's just so shocking.
Are you ok?
( Sobbing ) I'm
just overwhelmed.
I don't know what to do.
Look, I'll take care of
everything, alright?
There's a copy of the will
on file
and I'll handle all the media
and all the details.
You just don't worry
about a thing.
Ok, Heather?
Thank you.
( On TV ) A comment
on the tragedy?
Well, it's a deep, deep loss
for my daughter and I,
and um... you know, Carmen
had thousands of fans.
We would just like to thank
them for their support
in our time of grief and ask
that we be given some privacy.
Thank you.
Thank you.
This is Lois Summer
for City News
( Phone rings )
Watkins.
The tox report found a narcotic
in the deceased's system.
Too bad about Carmen.
Let's pause a moment to reflect
on the great names
of television journalism.
Edward R Murrow,
Walter Cronkite,
and David Brinkley.
And now, sadly,
one more name has been added
to that pantheon.
Lois has found exactly the
right tone.
She's good.
Our own Carmen Campbell.
Carmen was a mentor
and my friend.
I miss her deeply,
and while I may be sitting
in her seat
I know that I will never fill
her shoes completely.
If you're just joining us
this morning-
She's gonna be a problem.
In an unexpected announcement
police have determined Carmen
Campbell was murdered.
Her husband and co-host
Mason Campbell is in custody
for questioning.
Stay tuned for City View
for the latest updates.
Miss Pearson?
Mason Campbell is still
being questioned.
You can't be here.
What are you holding him on?
I can't discuss that.
He didn't do this!
Given the right circumstances
anyone is capable of murder.
Mason!
Heather!
It's ok. We're ok.
Ok, we're gonna get
through this.
It's just circumstantial
evidence,
but with an overzealous DA
and public pressure
this could really destroy
my reputation
so I think it's best
if we just don't see each
other for a while, ok?
But I want to be there
to support you.
Yeah, but we also have
to be smart.
Listen, Carmen's murder is
the number one news story
in the country.
We're all under microscopes
and we just need to let this
settle down, ok?
Now, call me if you need to but
otherwise let's just lay low.
Ok.
Alright.
I understand.
( Knocks on door )
Michael.
Michael, can you let me in?
Sorry, Heather.
You're not allowed inside.
Oh, really?
Jerry's orders.
Well, go get him.
I'll call security if I have to.
Fine, call them!
Jerry!
Jerry-
Heather.
I'm just here to pick up some
more of Carmen's things, ok?
Just in and out?
Yes.
Ok.
Five minutes 'till we go.
Check that copy.
Hey, Jerry?
Yeah?
I'll take those overnights
first thing in the morning.
I'll send them before I read
them myself.
And uh, I think we might want
a new chair.
This one's a little lumpy.
I'll order a new one.
Okay.
Michael, Lois needs
a new chair right now.
On it!
( On TV ) Our coverage of
this all-too-personal
tragedy continues.
With me now is the person
who perhaps knew Carmen best
these last few months.
Joining me is Sandra Conroy,
Carmen's lawyer and friend.
Thank you for being here.
Carmen meant a lot to so many.
Have the police contacted you?
Yes, I've been assisting
with the investigation.
Could Mason really be a suspect
in this homicide?
I know Mason Campbell
and I doubt
that he could do
something like this.
Mason, it's Lois Summer.
Good afternoon Lois and Sandra.
We've been having a really
difficult time-
here at City View today,
I can imagine how hard this
must be for you as well.
Well, I'm devastated, Lois.
Carmen and I shared a life
together for 16 years.
It's difficult to comprehend
she's gone,
especially for my daughter.
Understandable.
Any updates from the police?
Well, I can certainly understand
the police's interest in uh,
investigating all
the "loose ends" as they put it,
but to be blunt publicity
is driving this case
not the evidence.
Do you have an alibi,
Mason?
No, that's one of
the loose ends.
Sandra, is it true that Carmen
was in the process of updating
her will?
It's standard practice during
a divorce to update a will.
Is it also true that, had Carmen
died a week later,
Mason would not be the sole
beneficiary of her estate?
I resent that insinuation,
Lois.
Nice. Nice.
Close on her.
Yes, Brooke would have
received everything in trust.
Miss Conroy, if you were
Mason's council,
what would you advise him?
Well, if I was advising him
he wouldn't be doing
this TV program,
be keeping a lower profile.
I know a little about handling
the media, Miss Conroy.
Well, you're certainly not
demonstrating it.
I suggest you get a good
lawyer, Mason.
Like you?
Yes, like me.
Mason, did I just hear you
ask Sandra to represent you?
Yes.
Yes, Sandra, since I need
a good lawyer so badly,
why don't you defend me?
Call my office.
I will.
Wow.
Thank you, Mason.
And thank you for the air time,
Lois.
I just want to say
to all my fans,
please keep the faith
I'm innocent.
Stay tuned here for more on
the Carmen Campbell murder
as it happens.
This is Lois Summer
for City View.
And we are in commercial.
Sandra!
Sandra!
Sandra.
I don't have much time.
I know, it's important.
You don't really think
Mason did this?
It's up for the judge to decide.
I- I really think that
you should represent him.
There's other lawyers that-
No, there's not!
Look, I trust you.
My sister trusted you.
Ok, if he calls I'll meet
with him
and then I'll decide, alright?
Ok.
Ok.
One minute people!
Clear the stage!!
Don't worry, I'm leaving.
( Phone rings )
Hello?
( Brooke ): Heather, I'm scared.
What is it?
Just come over here, please?
I'm on my way.
Brooke?
Brooke!
Brooke?
Oh, honey.
They're both gone.
My mom's dead and my dad's
gonna go to jail.
No, nobody's going to jail.
There's no way my dad
killed her.
I know, he's a great person.
They used to fight,
but...
He couldn't.
Mason is one of the best people
that I've ever known.
Do you think that they're gonna
find the killer soon?
I hope so.
Dad!
Wait, Brooke.
Brooke!
Oh, it's ok.
It's ok.
Once the DA saw Sandra
standing next to me,
he just buckled.
They examined the evidence and
they were able to exclude Mason.
Come on, let's get you
guys inside.
Thank you.
I wish I could take all
the credit but the facts,
they just spoke for themselves.
Do they have any new leads?
Uh, it sounds like a few.
Listen, I don't want
to scare you,
but you may be called in
for more questioning.
Why? Am I a suspect?
You may be.
And I also need to let you know
that as your friend
I can advise you on
whatever happens
but I can't represent
you and Mason both.
Ok.
Um... now you've
officially scared me.
Everything is going to be fine.
Here you go, this is
Wayne Hamilton.
He is a great lawyer and he's
a really good friend.
Thanks.
Yeah, it's good to be prepared.
Come on.
Do you want some more coffee?
Yeah.
Hey, uh, Heather.
Thank you so much for
looking after Brooke.
I mean, I know I can always
count on you.
Mason, I'm so happy for you.
Mason, we should go over
these probate documents.
Hi, can I get an order
for delivery, please.
Yeah.
I should probably get going.
Heather.
Listen, about the other day...
Oh, it's- it's ok.
I'll call you later.
Ok.
Bye, Brooke.
Here, take a look at those.
Yeah.
( Reporter ): Here she
comes, go, go!!
( Reporters clamoring )
Miss Pearson...
( Phone ringing )
I'm sorry.
Hello?
Miss Pearson?
It's Detective Cruz.
Yes?
I have a few follow-up
questions.
Right now?
I can send a car for you.
No, that's ok.
Can you meet me at your sister's
place in half an hour?
Uh, yeah, sure.
I'll be there.
Do you have an attorney,
Miss Pearson?
What? Uh, no.
Why, do I need one?
Let's meet first and then
you can decide.
You had a fight with Carmen
the day she died.
We're sisters, we fought
all the time.
What'd you fight about?
Mason.
The divorce.
I felt like she was being
unfair to him.
She wanted him
out of the way.
Oregon.
How did you know
about that?
We have our sources.
You and Mason have a close
relationship, don't you?
We're friends.
Being Carmen's sister
and personal assistant
must have been difficult
at times.
No more than any other job.
Am I a suspect?
Yeah, you are.
There's a lot of unanswered
questions.
I don't think I should say
anything else.
That's your choice,
but don't leave town.
And you better
get that lawyer!
( Phone ringing )
Ok, come on Mason,
pick up.
Come on, pick up the phone.
( Phone ringing )
Uh, hi.
Yes, I'm looking
for Mr. Hamilton?
This is he.
Uh, yes. Sandra Conroy
referred me to you.
Um, I'd like to set up
an appointment.
( Doorbell rings )
Hey.
Hi.
Can I help you?
Uh, you don't look much like
your sister.
Mr. Hamilton.
Expecting somebody else?
Can I come in?
Yeah.
Thanks for uh, thanks
for letting me drop by.
Those damn office renovations.
Can I get you something?
Some water or...
Beer?
It's a scorcher out there.
How do you know Sandra?
Oh, she throws me a bone
now and then.
Mr. Hamilton, um...
Wayne, please.
Oh, hi.
Wayne.
Um, I- I appreciate that
you come highly recommended,
but um, I'm gonna need some time
to think this over.
Time is something you don't have
a lot of, Miss Pearson.
The police hate publicity.
They want to put this
to bed fast.
And I'm their only suspect.
Who was Carmen seeing,
anyone?
No, not that I know of.
It's the biz.
There's always someone.
Twice a week she would drop
her daughter off here
and we thought she might be
meeting up with someone.
Hmm.
Details?
None.
People will often buy a second
cell phone.
You know, rent a place.
Did she?
Maybe a second SIM card?
No. Carmen didn't have
a second phone,
she wasn'tery technical.
Look, Wayne, um...
someone is feeding the police
information about me.
They knew that Mason was
going to Oregon
and that I got into a fight with
Carmen just before she died.
I- I need you to find out
who their source is.
Do you have the key
to her house?
Yeah.
Ok, I'll poke around and see
what I can find, ok?
( Phone rings )
Oh, don't talk
to the police.
No, this is the TV station.
Uh, the code is 3222.
3222.
Thank you so much, Wayne.
Yeah, I'll be in touch.
Hello?
Hey, it's Jerry.
Can you come into my office?
Thanks for the beer.
We need to talk.
Uh, yeah.
I'll be right there.
I owe you an apology.
Get to the point, Jerry.
We all miss you, Heather.
You miss me, or you miss
my sister?
Heather, please.
You and the station were
all bottom feeders
before my sister got here
five years ago.
She deserves some respect.
That's not fair.
Lois hosted a prime time special
celebrating Carmen's life
just the other day.
See you around, Jerry.
Wait. I want you to work on air.
On air?
You can start on Sunday.
What's the catch?
No catch.
Just you, in front of
the camera, reporting live.
Reporting on what?
For Carmen's funeral,
Lois wants to host a special.
The best of Carmen.
You do a remote from the service
reporting on camera.
You introduce Carmen's best
moments to the audience,
we show some tasteful clips,
maybe you offer a few anecdotes
from behind the scenes.
I can't believe you'd even
ask me that.
Heather!
This is a great opportunity.
It could start your career!
Think about it.
( Thud )
Oh, please!
Please don't!
Please don't!!! No!!!
Mason, can you please call me
as soon as you get
this message?
Ok, bye.
( sirens )
There have been some
new developments.
What kind of developments?
I want to talk
to my lawyer.
Wayne Hamilton was found
at Carmen's house this morning,
dead.
Someone used your security code
to gain entry.
A trophy with your fingerprints
on it
was used to bludgeon the poor
man's head to a pulp.
What?!
People close to you keep
turning up dead,
don't they, Miss Pearson?
This is a search warrant.
It lets us search your place.
Please, wait outside.
This is ridiculous.
You're not gonna find anything!
Your parents divorced
when you were young,
Carmen practically raised you.
Are we just about through?
Did you ever resent her fame?
It must have been hard
growing up in Carmen's shadow.
She's so successful and
married to such a handsome man.
I have a sister like that.
She has a beautiful life
and a beautiful family
and I'm happy for her,
but every once in a while
I get this itch, you know?
A little tinge of jealousy.
Do you ever feel that?
Are we done?
Do you ever wish you could
be Carmen?
Like, truly be her?
I didn't kill my sister.
Alprazolam.
Carmen had a rather unhealthy
dose just before she died.
You arranged her
doctor's visits,
you picked up her medications.
Hell, you arranged
her whole life.
I was her assistant.
It ate you up inside.
Day after day,
Carmen had it all.
But all you had was her.
You arranged her life so you
conveniently arranged her death.
Arrest me, then.
The Xanax killed her.
Drowning was just
the coup de gras.
And you picked up
the prescription.
Six or seven months ago!
Well, when the coincidences
start to point in one direction,
I follow.
Am I under arrest?
No.
The DA is being careful.
But I'm watching you.
Thanks for the head games,
Detective.
But I'm not the one
you should be watching.
Heather! Heather Pearson!
Heather Pearson, one statement!
Please.
Can you tell us anything about
the accusations?
What are you running from?
Please.
I- excuse me.
How's Brooke?
She is in her room sleeping.
I mean, that kid is exhausted.
This has just been so hard
on her, you know?
Are you alright?
What is it?
The police questioned me again.
Heather, the police
are just doing their job.
I think they're convinced that I
had something to do with this.
What?
Mason, they found Xanax
in Carmen's body.
I bought that prescription
for her months ago.
Listen, that detective is
just trying to spook you.
Yeah, well it worked.
Because I hired a lawyer
and now he's dead.
Ok, this is insane.
I think that they're trying
to pin this on me.
Come sit down.
Heather, there's something
that you need to know.
The day after Carmen died,
I found that Brooke had stashed
a bag of wet clothes.
Now, they smelled like chlorine.
What are you talking about?
Well, she knew
about the medication.
She could have been
there that night.
No.
Listen, it all adds up.
Carmen was a terrible parent.
She made it her life's mission
to destroy my relationship
with Brooke.
No.
Even if Brooke had something
to do with this,
which I highly doubt,
it had to have been an accident.
Can we prove that?
I know this sounds crazy,
but look.
I've been talking the whole
thing through with Sandra, ok?
Now, if we don't play this
exactly right
Brooke is going to become
a suspect.
Now they could prosecute her
as an adult,
she's old enough.
No. This isn't happening.
Listen to me.
We cannot tell the police
about this.
You understand?
Do not talk to Cruz anymore.
It's too dangerous.
Everything has to go
through Sandra, ok?
Ok.
Ok.
Brooke has everything
to live for.
Now, if it comes down to it
I'm thinking about taking
the fall.
What? No.
Listen, I would do anything
for her.
Yeah, I know you would.
They're gonna find
the real killer.
I hope you're right.
This is just tearing me
apart inside.
I don't know what to do.
( Reporters clamoring )
Hey, it's me.
No, she won't be going to
the police any time soon.
Ok, bye.
( Reporters continue
to clamor )
( Rings doorbell )
He's not here.
I know, I came here
to talk to you.
Brooke, the night that
your mom died,
did you go to her house?
Why does it matter?
Listen.
If you're honest with me
I can protect you.
I know that you were angry
with her.
We had a horrible fight.
I told her that I hated her.
It was the last thing I said.
I know, but you didn't mean it.
I broke her heart.
Brooke, listen to me.
Did you see your mom
take any pills?
Did you...
did you give her anything?
What are you- what are you
talking about?
You think I killed her?
She wasn't perfect,
but she was my mom!
I loved her!
I know, I'm sorry.
I know.
I know you didn't do anything.
( Mason ): I'm truly sorry.
I know this whole thing
with Carmen
has been a mess for you, too.
( Heather ): I just think
she's being a supreme bitch
about this whole divorce.
It would be better for everyone
if she was just out
of the picture.
You know, Heather, you can be
your own person
and still be Carmen's sister.
Easy for you to say.
You were just her husband.
Now, if it's not
the smoking gun
it's certainly motive
and intent.
Why didn't you come forward
with this sooner?
Our editor only found it
this morning.
I think somebody recorded it
accidentally.
Well, thank you for bringing
it to my attention.
You were there.
Did she seem unstable
in any way?
I think she's been unstable
for a very long time.
( Phone ringing )
Mason, what's going on?
Heather, where are you?
The police are looking for me.
Yes, and you need
to turn yourself in,
and the sooner the better.
What? Are you crazy?
I didn't do anything!
I know that, but listen.
You have to do
the right thing here.
I mean, just let the police
figure it out.
The police are convinced
that I killed her!
And why did you lie
about Brooke?
I didn't- I didn't lie.
Yeah, you did.
I talked with her.
There's no way she could
have killed Carmen.
Listen, we don't know that.
But I do know that if you
keep running
it's going to make
you look guilty
and they're gonna nail
you to the wall.
Ok, I can't-
( Phone rings )
Yes?
Miss Pearson?
It's Detective Cruz.
I need to speak with you.
Police have issued a warrant for
the arrest of Heather Pearson,
sister of Carmen Campbell
and now a suspect in her death.
If you see Heather Pearson,
do not approach her.
Contact the police
department immediately.
What's going on?
They're saying Heather
murdered mom?
Hey, listen.
It's the same thing
they did to me, ok?
They treat rumors like facts
and they sensationalize
everything
just to boost ratings.
But I don't understand.
Why doesn't she just turn
herself in and clear it up?
I don't know.
I just... I hope she's ok.
Oh, god, Carmen, I wish
you were here.
( reads to herself )
"Six Months Clean,
"Compassions Substance
Abuse Centre..."
Now for some of you today
is an anniversary.
An anniversary of a
life-changing decision
to take control.
And look at you now.
You're on a road of healing.
Of personal discovery.
Self-empowerment.
And let me tell you something,
guys.
That, that is something
to celebrate, ok?
So I think everybody here
deserves a big
round of applause.
( Applause )
That's it for today.
There's uh, doughnuts and
muffins in the other room,
please eat them
or else I will.
Congratulations.
Good job.
Hi.
Hi.
Uh, I'm looking for information
on my sister, Carmen.
Heather.
Of course.
She... she talked about you.
She came here?
Kind of.
She was a... private case.
We spent a lot of late
nights together.
Were you romantically involved?
No, um... my name
is Seth.
Why don't we...
why don't we go somewhere
and talk?
Let's... let's just
step outside.
Please, we've got a garden
right through here.
So this is my little sanctuary.
Hey, uh you mind giving us
a minute here?
Sure Seth.
Thanks.
You know, Carmen and I used
to come out here
and talk for hours.
You were her late night friend.
I was her sober companion.
Uh, she had some problems.
Uh, oxycodone, vodka.
She'd taken pretty
much anything.
I don't know why she kept
that secret from me.
She was embarrassed.
You know what her
greatest fear was?
A drop in ratings?
No, there was something she
feared even more than that.
It was you coming here.
She wanted to maintain
her big sister image
in front of her little sister.
Why was she worried
about that?
Trust me, she was.
I mean, I talked to her
twice a week for six months
and she confided
pretty much everything.
She um...
she wanted you to be
proud of her.
Let me tell you something.
She was proud of you.
Cosmos.
You know the police are-
Hey, listen. Your grief?
That's enough to deal with
right now, ok?
You take care of that and
let the police play their games.
She was really proud of me?
She was.
You know, as rich as Carmen was,
she had a hard life.
She was consumed
with the fear of failure,
especially failing
in front of you.
I didn't know that.
I think you should go.
Someone may have
recognized you.
But look.
When you're able to talk
freely about this,
come on back.
I'm always here.
Thank you, Seth.
Of course.
Oh hey, I wanted to ask.
Did she ever fire her lawyer?
Sandra?
Yeah, that's the one.
Carmen kept saying
that her lawyer
was stalling the changes
to her will.
I don't know.
Something to look at.
Let's check around back.
What are you doing?
( Giggles )
Enjoying the moment.
Soon you will be mine.
I've always been yours.
Not like this.
Come here.
You know...
Brooke is going to
be home soon.
( Giggles )
I'm worth the risk.
God, I just can't get enough
of you.
There's just one more thing
I need you to do for me.
Anything.
I need you to find Heather
and I need you to kill her.
Look at me.
We are so close.
Heather is inches away
from taking the fall,
we just can't take the chance
that she knows something.
Killing her was never part
of the plan.
Neither was killing Hamilton
but we did it.
It's 'cause we adapt.
That's why we're such
a good team.
I don't know.
We just have to make sure
that we get to Heather
before the police do.
Ok?
Ok.
( Phone rings )
Hello?
Hello? Who is this?
It's me.
Heather?
I just had to hear your voice.
Heather, you have got
to turn yourself in.
Listen, uh, Sandra could
come get you.
I just... I just called
to say goodbye.
I'm leaving town.
Leaving?
Leaving town?
The police are looking for you.
You have to face this.
I can't, ok?
Carmen's gone.
I just- I think this would be
better for everyone.
Wait, wait, wait.
Um... uh, where are you going?
Or, listen.
I can help you.
I can give you money.
No.
Just take good care
of Brooke.
I told you, she doesn't know
anything.
She's running scared.
Well, if the cops find her
I will just let the DA
crucify her.
I prefer her dead
but this is acceptable.
Now, we need to celebrate
so if we leave right now
we can go and catch
a really nice dinner
before I take you
to the studio.
You ok?
Yeah, I'm fine.
I'm just uh...
I'm a little nervous about
going back on air tonight.
No, you're gonna be incredible.
( Phone rings )
Cruz.
( Heather ): Watch City
View tonight.
It might open your eyes.
Heather, please don't make
this any worse for you
than it already is.
Just watch the show.
Night Light Casino.
You got to be kidding me?
Heather?
What are you-
what are you doing?
Why are you on
dad's computer?
Brooke, I- I can explain.
I should call the police.
No! No!
You know I didn't do it!
Of course you didn't.
You love mom, you'd do anything
for her, but you-
you can't run from this.
I'm not running.
I'm trying to prove
my innocence.
Ok.
What can I do?
You can grab your computer
and try and find out
any information you can
on Sandra Conroy, ok?
Ok.
Ok, come on.
Did you get the link
I sent you?
Yep, I got it.
Thank you so much.
I love you.
Be careful.
Heather will get the chair
for sure.
I mean, imagine killing
your own sister?
I mean, I sorta see
where she's coming from,
I have a younger sister.
They can be pretty annoying...
Tonight's top story.
Thank you, thank you Lois,
great to be back.
Good.
Oh, good to be back, Lois.
Tonight's top story.
It's good to be back, Lois.
It's great to be back.
Don't be nervous, alright?
The will should be probated
in a month,
you've got your old job back,
the debt's gonna be paid off
and we can send Brooke
to Switzerland
and then it's just
you and I.
It's all working out just
like we planned.
About sending Brooke away...
Well I sure as hell didn't
sign up to be her mother.
Where the hell have you been?
Sorry, Mr. Campbell.
I got held up.
They're ready for you.
Ok, we'll talk about this later.
Yeah.
Come on, work.
Yes!
( Applause )
Thank you, thank you,
thank you.
When I was in senior year it
was my dream to work with
the Mason Campbell.
You were my idol ever since
journalism camp.
Well, so your dream
has come true.
Jerry.
Good to see you.
Lois.
Hi.
Mason, do you think that light
is a little hot on my forehead?
It looks good to me, Lois.
Jerry, I think the light is
a little hot on my forehead.
I'll get it checked, Lois.
Mason, you look fantastic.
Thanks, Jerry.
It's great to be back
with my new co-anchor.
( Laughs )
Let's get this straight,
Campbell.
I'm the lead anchor
and you're the co-anchor.
My ratings are only one and a
half points less than Carmen's.
Well, it's just semantics,
really.
And we go live in five,
four, three, two...
Welcome to a special
presentation.
Tonight I welcome back
to the City View family
one of our very own,
Mason Campbell.
It's been a tough week
for you Mason, hasn't it?
Yes, Lois, it has.
And thank you for saying so.
I'm glad to announce that
my name has been cleared
but of course I'm still
concerned about Carmen's sister
now the police consider her
to be armed and dangerous
I hope she doesn't do anything
else that she will later regret.
As I'm sure you're well aware
I know the girl quite well
and it's quite a tragic story,
always living in her
sister's shadow.
Seems like jealousy got the best
of her and she snapped.
I can't imagine what
you've been through.
Once Heather turns herself in,
my family and I can begin
the process of healing.
And Mason, starting
tomorrow night,
you and I will be sharing
this anchor desk
for the City View evening news.
But tonight is not about us.
We are here to honor someone
who cannot be at this desk
this evening.
Carmen was a rare talent,
wasn't she?
Yes that's right, Lois.
Carmen was larger than life.
Let's have a look at some
of Carmen's favorite clips.
We're ready for that video now.
( Heather ): Carmen Campbell is
gone, but not forgotten.
She leaves behind a daughter
and a sister
who love and respect her.
What the hell is this?
Uh...
Beloved anchor Mason Campbell
met Sandra Conroy 15 years ago-
Is this being broadcast?
Ah, Jerry? This was not
in the rehearsal.
He interviewed Sandra after her
late husband mysteriously died
in a freak car accident.
Soon after an adulterous
affair began,
which is still going on today.
It spanned years,
mostly in high-end hotel rooms
at casino resorts.
Sandra was Mason's
secret addiction,
along with his gambling.
( nervous chuckle )
It's Heather, I mean she's
obviously struggling.
It's clear that Carmen
knew her killer.
There was no struggle,
the security alarm was turned
off, but who was it?
I know it wasn't me.
And I know it wasn't her
daughter, Brooke.
And I also know that it wasn't
her husband, Mason.
He may have thought it up
but he would never have the guts
to commit murder.
So who poisoned
and killed Carmen?
Her lawyer, Sandra Conroy,
went over to her house
the day she died
and brought with her a bottle
of wine laced with Xanax-
Is this really happening?
That Mason supplied from
the old prescription.
Shut her up, now!
Mason, get them to stop this!
It's feeding directly
to the satellite uplink.
There's nothing we can do
from here.
I think I know where she is.
The two conspired to stall
Carmen from changing her will
until they could kill her.
For Mason, his primary motive
was money
so he could pay off his
gambling debts.
But for Sandra it was
much more.
She wanted Mason all to herself
and my sister was standing
in the way.
They almost committed
the perfect murder,
but they forgot one thing.
There's more than one good
journalist in the family.
There she is.
This is Heather Pearson
reporting for Carmen Campbell.
Come on, work!
Grab the cameras, let's go!
Michael!
Come on, Michael, let's go!
Check the studio
in the west wing.
You annoying little bitch.
It's over, Sandra.
She's right, Sandra.
No, it's her word against ours
and she'll never have her day
in court.
It's self defense Mason,
and you are my witness.
Get her!
( Struggling grunts )
( Struggling grunts )
Let go of me!!!
I'm in the south wing, studio B.
( Fighting grunts )
Get of me!!
I need a key card!
No!
Freeze!
Drop it!
I was defending myself.
Mason, tell her.
Tell her!
I said drop it.
Mason, tell her.
Cuff 'em.
Mason?
You have the right
to remain silent.
Anything you say or do
can and will be used against you
in a court of law.
Mason?
A comment?
You did good.
Heather, can we have
a sound byte?
Bite me.
Wait, you weren't rolling
on that?
Heather's been through enough.
But it's ratings gold!
Well, hello Miss Pearson.
We have refreshments
waiting for you
and twenty minutes 'till we go.
Good evening, California, and
welcome to the Pearson Report.
I'm so proud to announce
that I have a really special
guest on tonight.
He's a dear friend
and a local hero.
A man who has dedicated
his life
to those who are suffering
from the pains of addiction.
Seth, thank you so much
for being here.
Oh, it's- it's my pleasure.
Thank you so much
for having me.
I love your brooch,
by the way.
Oh, thank you.
It looks great.
You have a nice shirt on.
I wasn't sure what to wear.
I'm new to this whole thing.
Well, you're gonna be fine.
Alright.
So um, let's just dive right in.
How did you get started
in this line of work?
Yeah, you know, it's something
I struggled with, addiction,
when I was in my younger years,
I was fortunate,
because I had a mentor
a couch actually,
a basketball couch,
who sort of pulled me aside
and steered me in
the right direction.
And it changed my life and
from that moment forward
I realized I wanted to give
something back.
to Money Matters with China
taking yet another
nosedive today
losing more than 20 percent
as money surged
in and out of the marketplace.
In contrast, U.S. stocks closed
with only a two percent drop
amid more discouraging
developments
in the Greece debt talks.
And Carmen, it's been a real
roller coaster ride.
Do you have any advice
for the California investor?
Stick to those long term goals
and understand
your risk tolerance,
which you've never been
good at.
Ouch.
And for those husbands
out there,
try investing in a nice
anniversary ring.
The market may be plummeting,
but it's not too late to save
your love life.
And we'll have more
after the break.
What a goddamn mess.
( Glass smashes )
Oh, my god!
Agh!!!!
( News anchor ) The battle
of the exes continues
in family court with City View
news anchors
Carmen and Mason Campbell
slugging it out for custody
of their 15-year-old
daughter.
Carmen!
A word for your fans?
Lois, I have no comment
except to say that I will fight
to the death for the custody
of my daughter, Brooke.
Of course, my client is
speaking metaphorically.
Carmen is Brooke's mother
and can provide the home
that's required for
a 15-year-old girl.
Brooke deserves a loving,
nourishing environment,
not a... well, to live
with a playboy father
who's home is little more than
a bordello...
Are you saying Mason Campbell
has been unfaithful?
Once the records
are made public,
you can all decide
for yourselves.
Sandra, would that mean
the case is over?
No more questions.
Carmen!
Mason!!
Sources say that the couple
cannot stand to be
in the same room,
but their City View contract
binds them
to work together every evening
at the news desk.
Mason!
Uh, is it true that Carmen
called you a "playboy"
today in court?
I only want what's best
for my daughter.
But, in fact, her lawyer
just said,
and used the word...
Shut it off.
A bordello?
I heard rumors.
That's kind of
an extreme rumor.
Oh, my dear, Heather,
after all these years you have
learned so little.
It's called "playing the game".
I nail Mason in the press,
it filters into the court room.
Ugh.
I spend five thousand
a month battling HD.
But you, you never have to worry
about your looks.
Maybe I could get some
big diamond earrings
and distract from
these wrinkles.
Forget it.
Fillers will be cheaper.
Have Dr. Sing fit me
in on Tuesday.
Just the forehead?
Do I look like I need more?
No, no.
You look beautiful as always,
Carmen.
Well, on that note,
it's showtime.
And for our final story,
money doesn't heal
all wounds,
but it certainly helps
the victims
of the Belford Insurance scandal
who finally won
an out-of-court settlement
after a five year battle.
Tune in tomorrow for a
special workplace report
on California's strong payroll
gains and healthy job growth.
The people of this great
state have a lot to be proud of
and we look forward to bringing
you that report.
Until then, this is Mason
Campbell wishing you
a safe and good evening.
I'm Carmen Campbell,
and thank you for making
your view a City View.
Goodnight, California.
That's a wrap.
Nice work, people.
Jerry, could you please remind
Mason to lighten up?
I heard a better sign-off
at my mother's funeral.
Oh, thank you,erry.
I heard her.
Heather, can you have my car
brought around back?
This forehead is not ready
for TMZ.
Yeah, I'll take care of it.
Thank you, my dear.
Oh, Michael.
Hey, Heather.
Can you quietly bring
Carmen's car around back
to the loading dock?
Sure.
Yeah. Quietly.
Sure.
It can't be easy for you
being stuck
in the middle of World War III.
Well, Carmen's my sister,
but Mason's still
my brother-in-law.
Yeah, but remember it's Carmen
that brings in the ratings.
Yeah, she calls the shots so she
goes to the competition.
Did she say something to you?
No.
You nearly gave me a coronary.
Remember to power down
when we're done, Heather.
Yeah. Our secret.
Alright.
Michael, are you wearing
a new cologne?
I switched to a new deodorant.
Well, whatever it is you
smell like an air freshener.
Please remind Jerry of our
fragrance-free policy.
Yes, Miss Campbell.
I said no press.
Uh, there must have been a
misunderstanding with Heather.
Oh, it's ok.
I'll escort them out.
And finally, money doesn't
heal all wounds, but...
( clears throat )
But it certainly helps
the victims
of the Belford Insurance
scandal... argh.
Who finally won an
out-of-court settlement
after a five year battle.
I wish them well.
No.
I'm your host,
Heather Pearson.
( Sighs )
Your host, Heather Pearson.
The manhunt ended
in a deadly crash to-
You're good, Heather.
It's really good, you
just need someone
to roll the teleprompter
for you.
Uh, Jerry lets me in here.
No, no. It was great.
Sit down.
You know, I was hoping to
get a chance to talk to you.
I'm not taking sides, Mason.
Well, you were born
on her side.
Well, not by choice.
Listen, I just wanted
to say that I-
I hope that when this whole
divorce thing is
all said and done that we can
still be friends.
Yeah.
Yeah?
That's good, because I can
certainly give you some pointers
on your delivery, too,
if you like.
Ok.
Ok, so posture first.
Good.
Chin up, back straight.
Very nice, very nice.
Ok, let's go from camera one
to camera two.
And no.
It's eyes first,
then the head.
Eyes first and then the head.
You always keep eye contact
with your audience
because that's how
you build trust.
Now, who are you
to the audience?
The newscaster?
No.
No, Heather, you're so much
more than a talking head.
To men, you are "unattainable
sex object".
And to women,
their best friend.
Is that Carmen's secret?
Let's make it your secret.
I'm truly sorry.
I know this whole thing
with Carmen
has been a mess for you, too.
It's ok.
( Clears throat )
I feel like Carmen's being
an extreme bitch
about this whole divorce.
I just wish that she'd get out
of the picture.
You know, Heather,
you can be your own person
and still be Carmen's sister.
Easy for you to say.
You were just her husband.
Ah!
God, Brooke, you scared
the crap out of me!
Well, hello to you, too.
Why aren't you at your mother's?
Carmen's having another one
of her "late night meetings".
Who's that cow kidding?
Hey, that's your mother!
Yeah, and if it wasn't for dad
she would have sent me
off to boarding school
a long time ago.
Well, are you at least settling
into the house?
No, I hate it.
I'm going to move out.
Oh, I don't think the
court's gonna let you do that.
Well the court can shove it.
Look, I know what I want.
You know, sometimes in life,
Brooke, you don't always get-
Spare me
the speech, please.
Well, do you at least like
the pool?
No.
It's the worst.
It's just a big, germy cesspool
of floating bugs.
Oh, god.
Does she make you clean it?
Ok, you know what?
She did.
She did once and
it was horrible.
Oh, you poor child.
Does she at least feed you?
Speaking of which,
I already at that half lasagna
that was in the fridge.
That was two weeks old.
Are you serious?
Yeah.
No.
( Laughs )
That was for breakfast.
Ok, if we're gonna do this
slumber party thing
then we need movies
and popcorn.
Aunt Heather,
how is it that you
and my mom are sisters?
You're so nice and she's
such a-
I ask myself that question
every day.
Popcorn coming up!
( Heather ): I watched all of
those movies
when I was your age.
You have to see these things.
They, like, shape you.
Get inside, young lady.
Next time you decide to have
a sleepover at Heather's
you better ask me.
I can't deal with this!
Thank you for putting up
with that.
It's no problem, really.
She's an angel for you.
Honestly, you have no idea
how difficult she's become.
Come, you have to look
at my flowers.
I planted them a couple
of days ago.
Cosmos.
A wild flower.
A friend of mine says
they're quite calming.
You know, Brooke's taking
this pretty hard.
I know.
But talking to that girl is
like talking to a brick wall.
Well, maybe you should
try listening to her.
What are you, my therapist now?
No, I'm your sister.
I'm telling you,
you're gonna lose her.
There's a whole world out there,
Carmen,
that you can't control.
The network made Mason
an offer he can't refuse.
His own show in Oregon.
He'll never leave Brooke.
It's a face-saving promotion
to placate him and keep me.
We'll settle out of court,
of course,
and the documents
will be sealed.
So you're just gonna
wave your wand
and make things go your way?
Heather, I'm sensing a lot
of attitude from you these days.
Don't make this about me.
Have you ever thought about
what's best for Brooke?
Of course I have.
Do you think about
what's best for Mason?
Excuse me?
If I didn't know better,
I'd say you have a thing
for him.
I'm just thinking about
what's best for my niece.
You always did want everything
that was mine.
I don't have to listen to this.
( sighs )
This sucks!
You can't keep me locked up
in this place!
I have to because
you are out of control!
You keep sneaking out.
Because I can't take it anymore!
This house is like a prison!
I am your mother!
You will do what you're told!
( Slams door )
I HATE YOU!
( Breaks glass )
( splash )
So why did you go
to journalism school?
I feel like I could make
a difference on camera.
Yeah, but right now
you're really not being
given that opportunity.
I'm paying off my
student loans.
Yeah, with a salary that
Carmen considers to be charity?
Carmen is always gonna
hold you down
unless you do something
about it.
I don't want to believe that.
I'm sorry, you've got enough
on your plate
without me preaching.
No, you're not preaching,
you're just helping me keep
my eye on the prize.
Yeah, 'cause I want
what's best for you.
If I'm ever pushing too hard,
please let me know.
No, no.
You're not.
Mason, I need to tell you
something.
You can tell me anything.
I think that Carmen thinks
there's something between us.
Why would she think that?
Because you're my friend.
Because I care about you.
Heather, thank you.
Thank you for caring.
Mason-
You know, Carmen's right.
I've been wanting to do that
for a really long time.
Uh... I should probably go.
Are you sure?
Uh, yeah.
I have to pick up Carmen
for an appointment.
Ok.
Hey, listen, if that was
too sudden-
No, no, no.
It was uh...
it's just...
Thank you for being
in my corner.
Brooke needs her father
in her life.
( Scream from outside )
Brooke!
Brooke!
Oh my god!
Call 911!
Call 911!!
Carmen!
( sirens )
This ring must be worth 10 K.
We can rule out robbery.
Time of death?
Core temperature puts
the body in the water
for 16 to 18 hours.
Between six and eight.
It looks like she drank too
much, slipped, and splashed.
Maybe.
But if she was drunk enough
to drown she would have slipped
long before she reached
the edge.
Especially in that dress.
Follow up on the toxicology
report.
I want it before anyone else.
Yes, ma'am.
( Sobbing )
I spent the night
at my friend Becky's house.
Her mom drove me home
and I found her.
Is this even necessary?
It is, Miss Pearson.
Brooke, can I talk to your
aunt alone for a minute?
Do you mind going up
to your room?
No.
It'll just be for a minute.
Could you do that for me,
please?
It's ok, sweetie.
I'll be up soon, ok?
Ok.
Did your sister
often drink alone?
Sometimes.
I... I don't think recently.
And what was her state
of mind?
I already told this
to the other officer.
Now you can tell me.
Her state of mind.
She was happy.
She... she just moved
in here.
Her career was
going well.
Heather.
Where's Brooke?
She's upstairs.
This is horrible.
Are you ok?
Mason Campbell, Detective Cruz,
homicide.
Homicide?
Do... do you think somebody
did this?
I'm going to find that out.
Right now all we know
is that she drowned.
I just- I just don't understand.
Where were you
both last night?
I was- I was home alone.
Miss Pearson?
Uh, I was at the station
until 5:00 and then I went home.
If need be, can you back up
your whereabouts
between 6:00 and 8:00
with witnesses?
No, I- I was alone.
We were in the middle
of a divorce,
I was preparing my side
of the case.
I just watched a movie
and went to bed.
( sobbing )
( Brooke ): I didn't really
want her dead.
I might have said that,
but I didn't.
Miss Pearson?
Yeah.
If you think of anything.
And you might want to call
your sister's lawyer
and let them know.
( Phone rings )
Hello?
Sandra, it's so awful.
Heather, I'm so sorry.
It's just so shocking.
Are you ok?
( Sobbing ) I'm
just overwhelmed.
I don't know what to do.
Look, I'll take care of
everything, alright?
There's a copy of the will
on file
and I'll handle all the media
and all the details.
You just don't worry
about a thing.
Ok, Heather?
Thank you.
( On TV ) A comment
on the tragedy?
Well, it's a deep, deep loss
for my daughter and I,
and um... you know, Carmen
had thousands of fans.
We would just like to thank
them for their support
in our time of grief and ask
that we be given some privacy.
Thank you.
Thank you.
This is Lois Summer
for City News
( Phone rings )
Watkins.
The tox report found a narcotic
in the deceased's system.
Too bad about Carmen.
Let's pause a moment to reflect
on the great names
of television journalism.
Edward R Murrow,
Walter Cronkite,
and David Brinkley.
And now, sadly,
one more name has been added
to that pantheon.
Lois has found exactly the
right tone.
She's good.
Our own Carmen Campbell.
Carmen was a mentor
and my friend.
I miss her deeply,
and while I may be sitting
in her seat
I know that I will never fill
her shoes completely.
If you're just joining us
this morning-
She's gonna be a problem.
In an unexpected announcement
police have determined Carmen
Campbell was murdered.
Her husband and co-host
Mason Campbell is in custody
for questioning.
Stay tuned for City View
for the latest updates.
Miss Pearson?
Mason Campbell is still
being questioned.
You can't be here.
What are you holding him on?
I can't discuss that.
He didn't do this!
Given the right circumstances
anyone is capable of murder.
Mason!
Heather!
It's ok. We're ok.
Ok, we're gonna get
through this.
It's just circumstantial
evidence,
but with an overzealous DA
and public pressure
this could really destroy
my reputation
so I think it's best
if we just don't see each
other for a while, ok?
But I want to be there
to support you.
Yeah, but we also have
to be smart.
Listen, Carmen's murder is
the number one news story
in the country.
We're all under microscopes
and we just need to let this
settle down, ok?
Now, call me if you need to but
otherwise let's just lay low.
Ok.
Alright.
I understand.
( Knocks on door )
Michael.
Michael, can you let me in?
Sorry, Heather.
You're not allowed inside.
Oh, really?
Jerry's orders.
Well, go get him.
I'll call security if I have to.
Fine, call them!
Jerry!
Jerry-
Heather.
I'm just here to pick up some
more of Carmen's things, ok?
Just in and out?
Yes.
Ok.
Five minutes 'till we go.
Check that copy.
Hey, Jerry?
Yeah?
I'll take those overnights
first thing in the morning.
I'll send them before I read
them myself.
And uh, I think we might want
a new chair.
This one's a little lumpy.
I'll order a new one.
Okay.
Michael, Lois needs
a new chair right now.
On it!
( On TV ) Our coverage of
this all-too-personal
tragedy continues.
With me now is the person
who perhaps knew Carmen best
these last few months.
Joining me is Sandra Conroy,
Carmen's lawyer and friend.
Thank you for being here.
Carmen meant a lot to so many.
Have the police contacted you?
Yes, I've been assisting
with the investigation.
Could Mason really be a suspect
in this homicide?
I know Mason Campbell
and I doubt
that he could do
something like this.
Mason, it's Lois Summer.
Good afternoon Lois and Sandra.
We've been having a really
difficult time-
here at City View today,
I can imagine how hard this
must be for you as well.
Well, I'm devastated, Lois.
Carmen and I shared a life
together for 16 years.
It's difficult to comprehend
she's gone,
especially for my daughter.
Understandable.
Any updates from the police?
Well, I can certainly understand
the police's interest in uh,
investigating all
the "loose ends" as they put it,
but to be blunt publicity
is driving this case
not the evidence.
Do you have an alibi,
Mason?
No, that's one of
the loose ends.
Sandra, is it true that Carmen
was in the process of updating
her will?
It's standard practice during
a divorce to update a will.
Is it also true that, had Carmen
died a week later,
Mason would not be the sole
beneficiary of her estate?
I resent that insinuation,
Lois.
Nice. Nice.
Close on her.
Yes, Brooke would have
received everything in trust.
Miss Conroy, if you were
Mason's council,
what would you advise him?
Well, if I was advising him
he wouldn't be doing
this TV program,
be keeping a lower profile.
I know a little about handling
the media, Miss Conroy.
Well, you're certainly not
demonstrating it.
I suggest you get a good
lawyer, Mason.
Like you?
Yes, like me.
Mason, did I just hear you
ask Sandra to represent you?
Yes.
Yes, Sandra, since I need
a good lawyer so badly,
why don't you defend me?
Call my office.
I will.
Wow.
Thank you, Mason.
And thank you for the air time,
Lois.
I just want to say
to all my fans,
please keep the faith
I'm innocent.
Stay tuned here for more on
the Carmen Campbell murder
as it happens.
This is Lois Summer
for City View.
And we are in commercial.
Sandra!
Sandra!
Sandra.
I don't have much time.
I know, it's important.
You don't really think
Mason did this?
It's up for the judge to decide.
I- I really think that
you should represent him.
There's other lawyers that-
No, there's not!
Look, I trust you.
My sister trusted you.
Ok, if he calls I'll meet
with him
and then I'll decide, alright?
Ok.
Ok.
One minute people!
Clear the stage!!
Don't worry, I'm leaving.
( Phone rings )
Hello?
( Brooke ): Heather, I'm scared.
What is it?
Just come over here, please?
I'm on my way.
Brooke?
Brooke!
Brooke?
Oh, honey.
They're both gone.
My mom's dead and my dad's
gonna go to jail.
No, nobody's going to jail.
There's no way my dad
killed her.
I know, he's a great person.
They used to fight,
but...
He couldn't.
Mason is one of the best people
that I've ever known.
Do you think that they're gonna
find the killer soon?
I hope so.
Dad!
Wait, Brooke.
Brooke!
Oh, it's ok.
It's ok.
Once the DA saw Sandra
standing next to me,
he just buckled.
They examined the evidence and
they were able to exclude Mason.
Come on, let's get you
guys inside.
Thank you.
I wish I could take all
the credit but the facts,
they just spoke for themselves.
Do they have any new leads?
Uh, it sounds like a few.
Listen, I don't want
to scare you,
but you may be called in
for more questioning.
Why? Am I a suspect?
You may be.
And I also need to let you know
that as your friend
I can advise you on
whatever happens
but I can't represent
you and Mason both.
Ok.
Um... now you've
officially scared me.
Everything is going to be fine.
Here you go, this is
Wayne Hamilton.
He is a great lawyer and he's
a really good friend.
Thanks.
Yeah, it's good to be prepared.
Come on.
Do you want some more coffee?
Yeah.
Hey, uh, Heather.
Thank you so much for
looking after Brooke.
I mean, I know I can always
count on you.
Mason, I'm so happy for you.
Mason, we should go over
these probate documents.
Hi, can I get an order
for delivery, please.
Yeah.
I should probably get going.
Heather.
Listen, about the other day...
Oh, it's- it's ok.
I'll call you later.
Ok.
Bye, Brooke.
Here, take a look at those.
Yeah.
( Reporter ): Here she
comes, go, go!!
( Reporters clamoring )
Miss Pearson...
( Phone ringing )
I'm sorry.
Hello?
Miss Pearson?
It's Detective Cruz.
Yes?
I have a few follow-up
questions.
Right now?
I can send a car for you.
No, that's ok.
Can you meet me at your sister's
place in half an hour?
Uh, yeah, sure.
I'll be there.
Do you have an attorney,
Miss Pearson?
What? Uh, no.
Why, do I need one?
Let's meet first and then
you can decide.
You had a fight with Carmen
the day she died.
We're sisters, we fought
all the time.
What'd you fight about?
Mason.
The divorce.
I felt like she was being
unfair to him.
She wanted him
out of the way.
Oregon.
How did you know
about that?
We have our sources.
You and Mason have a close
relationship, don't you?
We're friends.
Being Carmen's sister
and personal assistant
must have been difficult
at times.
No more than any other job.
Am I a suspect?
Yeah, you are.
There's a lot of unanswered
questions.
I don't think I should say
anything else.
That's your choice,
but don't leave town.
And you better
get that lawyer!
( Phone ringing )
Ok, come on Mason,
pick up.
Come on, pick up the phone.
( Phone ringing )
Uh, hi.
Yes, I'm looking
for Mr. Hamilton?
This is he.
Uh, yes. Sandra Conroy
referred me to you.
Um, I'd like to set up
an appointment.
( Doorbell rings )
Hey.
Hi.
Can I help you?
Uh, you don't look much like
your sister.
Mr. Hamilton.
Expecting somebody else?
Can I come in?
Yeah.
Thanks for uh, thanks
for letting me drop by.
Those damn office renovations.
Can I get you something?
Some water or...
Beer?
It's a scorcher out there.
How do you know Sandra?
Oh, she throws me a bone
now and then.
Mr. Hamilton, um...
Wayne, please.
Oh, hi.
Wayne.
Um, I- I appreciate that
you come highly recommended,
but um, I'm gonna need some time
to think this over.
Time is something you don't have
a lot of, Miss Pearson.
The police hate publicity.
They want to put this
to bed fast.
And I'm their only suspect.
Who was Carmen seeing,
anyone?
No, not that I know of.
It's the biz.
There's always someone.
Twice a week she would drop
her daughter off here
and we thought she might be
meeting up with someone.
Hmm.
Details?
None.
People will often buy a second
cell phone.
You know, rent a place.
Did she?
Maybe a second SIM card?
No. Carmen didn't have
a second phone,
she wasn'tery technical.
Look, Wayne, um...
someone is feeding the police
information about me.
They knew that Mason was
going to Oregon
and that I got into a fight with
Carmen just before she died.
I- I need you to find out
who their source is.
Do you have the key
to her house?
Yeah.
Ok, I'll poke around and see
what I can find, ok?
( Phone rings )
Oh, don't talk
to the police.
No, this is the TV station.
Uh, the code is 3222.
3222.
Thank you so much, Wayne.
Yeah, I'll be in touch.
Hello?
Hey, it's Jerry.
Can you come into my office?
Thanks for the beer.
We need to talk.
Uh, yeah.
I'll be right there.
I owe you an apology.
Get to the point, Jerry.
We all miss you, Heather.
You miss me, or you miss
my sister?
Heather, please.
You and the station were
all bottom feeders
before my sister got here
five years ago.
She deserves some respect.
That's not fair.
Lois hosted a prime time special
celebrating Carmen's life
just the other day.
See you around, Jerry.
Wait. I want you to work on air.
On air?
You can start on Sunday.
What's the catch?
No catch.
Just you, in front of
the camera, reporting live.
Reporting on what?
For Carmen's funeral,
Lois wants to host a special.
The best of Carmen.
You do a remote from the service
reporting on camera.
You introduce Carmen's best
moments to the audience,
we show some tasteful clips,
maybe you offer a few anecdotes
from behind the scenes.
I can't believe you'd even
ask me that.
Heather!
This is a great opportunity.
It could start your career!
Think about it.
( Thud )
Oh, please!
Please don't!
Please don't!!! No!!!
Mason, can you please call me
as soon as you get
this message?
Ok, bye.
( sirens )
There have been some
new developments.
What kind of developments?
I want to talk
to my lawyer.
Wayne Hamilton was found
at Carmen's house this morning,
dead.
Someone used your security code
to gain entry.
A trophy with your fingerprints
on it
was used to bludgeon the poor
man's head to a pulp.
What?!
People close to you keep
turning up dead,
don't they, Miss Pearson?
This is a search warrant.
It lets us search your place.
Please, wait outside.
This is ridiculous.
You're not gonna find anything!
Your parents divorced
when you were young,
Carmen practically raised you.
Are we just about through?
Did you ever resent her fame?
It must have been hard
growing up in Carmen's shadow.
She's so successful and
married to such a handsome man.
I have a sister like that.
She has a beautiful life
and a beautiful family
and I'm happy for her,
but every once in a while
I get this itch, you know?
A little tinge of jealousy.
Do you ever feel that?
Are we done?
Do you ever wish you could
be Carmen?
Like, truly be her?
I didn't kill my sister.
Alprazolam.
Carmen had a rather unhealthy
dose just before she died.
You arranged her
doctor's visits,
you picked up her medications.
Hell, you arranged
her whole life.
I was her assistant.
It ate you up inside.
Day after day,
Carmen had it all.
But all you had was her.
You arranged her life so you
conveniently arranged her death.
Arrest me, then.
The Xanax killed her.
Drowning was just
the coup de gras.
And you picked up
the prescription.
Six or seven months ago!
Well, when the coincidences
start to point in one direction,
I follow.
Am I under arrest?
No.
The DA is being careful.
But I'm watching you.
Thanks for the head games,
Detective.
But I'm not the one
you should be watching.
Heather! Heather Pearson!
Heather Pearson, one statement!
Please.
Can you tell us anything about
the accusations?
What are you running from?
Please.
I- excuse me.
How's Brooke?
She is in her room sleeping.
I mean, that kid is exhausted.
This has just been so hard
on her, you know?
Are you alright?
What is it?
The police questioned me again.
Heather, the police
are just doing their job.
I think they're convinced that I
had something to do with this.
What?
Mason, they found Xanax
in Carmen's body.
I bought that prescription
for her months ago.
Listen, that detective is
just trying to spook you.
Yeah, well it worked.
Because I hired a lawyer
and now he's dead.
Ok, this is insane.
I think that they're trying
to pin this on me.
Come sit down.
Heather, there's something
that you need to know.
The day after Carmen died,
I found that Brooke had stashed
a bag of wet clothes.
Now, they smelled like chlorine.
What are you talking about?
Well, she knew
about the medication.
She could have been
there that night.
No.
Listen, it all adds up.
Carmen was a terrible parent.
She made it her life's mission
to destroy my relationship
with Brooke.
No.
Even if Brooke had something
to do with this,
which I highly doubt,
it had to have been an accident.
Can we prove that?
I know this sounds crazy,
but look.
I've been talking the whole
thing through with Sandra, ok?
Now, if we don't play this
exactly right
Brooke is going to become
a suspect.
Now they could prosecute her
as an adult,
she's old enough.
No. This isn't happening.
Listen to me.
We cannot tell the police
about this.
You understand?
Do not talk to Cruz anymore.
It's too dangerous.
Everything has to go
through Sandra, ok?
Ok.
Ok.
Brooke has everything
to live for.
Now, if it comes down to it
I'm thinking about taking
the fall.
What? No.
Listen, I would do anything
for her.
Yeah, I know you would.
They're gonna find
the real killer.
I hope you're right.
This is just tearing me
apart inside.
I don't know what to do.
( Reporters clamoring )
Hey, it's me.
No, she won't be going to
the police any time soon.
Ok, bye.
( Reporters continue
to clamor )
( Rings doorbell )
He's not here.
I know, I came here
to talk to you.
Brooke, the night that
your mom died,
did you go to her house?
Why does it matter?
Listen.
If you're honest with me
I can protect you.
I know that you were angry
with her.
We had a horrible fight.
I told her that I hated her.
It was the last thing I said.
I know, but you didn't mean it.
I broke her heart.
Brooke, listen to me.
Did you see your mom
take any pills?
Did you...
did you give her anything?
What are you- what are you
talking about?
You think I killed her?
She wasn't perfect,
but she was my mom!
I loved her!
I know, I'm sorry.
I know.
I know you didn't do anything.
( Mason ): I'm truly sorry.
I know this whole thing
with Carmen
has been a mess for you, too.
( Heather ): I just think
she's being a supreme bitch
about this whole divorce.
It would be better for everyone
if she was just out
of the picture.
You know, Heather, you can be
your own person
and still be Carmen's sister.
Easy for you to say.
You were just her husband.
Now, if it's not
the smoking gun
it's certainly motive
and intent.
Why didn't you come forward
with this sooner?
Our editor only found it
this morning.
I think somebody recorded it
accidentally.
Well, thank you for bringing
it to my attention.
You were there.
Did she seem unstable
in any way?
I think she's been unstable
for a very long time.
( Phone ringing )
Mason, what's going on?
Heather, where are you?
The police are looking for me.
Yes, and you need
to turn yourself in,
and the sooner the better.
What? Are you crazy?
I didn't do anything!
I know that, but listen.
You have to do
the right thing here.
I mean, just let the police
figure it out.
The police are convinced
that I killed her!
And why did you lie
about Brooke?
I didn't- I didn't lie.
Yeah, you did.
I talked with her.
There's no way she could
have killed Carmen.
Listen, we don't know that.
But I do know that if you
keep running
it's going to make
you look guilty
and they're gonna nail
you to the wall.
Ok, I can't-
( Phone rings )
Yes?
Miss Pearson?
It's Detective Cruz.
I need to speak with you.
Police have issued a warrant for
the arrest of Heather Pearson,
sister of Carmen Campbell
and now a suspect in her death.
If you see Heather Pearson,
do not approach her.
Contact the police
department immediately.
What's going on?
They're saying Heather
murdered mom?
Hey, listen.
It's the same thing
they did to me, ok?
They treat rumors like facts
and they sensationalize
everything
just to boost ratings.
But I don't understand.
Why doesn't she just turn
herself in and clear it up?
I don't know.
I just... I hope she's ok.
Oh, god, Carmen, I wish
you were here.
( reads to herself )
"Six Months Clean,
"Compassions Substance
Abuse Centre..."
Now for some of you today
is an anniversary.
An anniversary of a
life-changing decision
to take control.
And look at you now.
You're on a road of healing.
Of personal discovery.
Self-empowerment.
And let me tell you something,
guys.
That, that is something
to celebrate, ok?
So I think everybody here
deserves a big
round of applause.
( Applause )
That's it for today.
There's uh, doughnuts and
muffins in the other room,
please eat them
or else I will.
Congratulations.
Good job.
Hi.
Hi.
Uh, I'm looking for information
on my sister, Carmen.
Heather.
Of course.
She... she talked about you.
She came here?
Kind of.
She was a... private case.
We spent a lot of late
nights together.
Were you romantically involved?
No, um... my name
is Seth.
Why don't we...
why don't we go somewhere
and talk?
Let's... let's just
step outside.
Please, we've got a garden
right through here.
So this is my little sanctuary.
Hey, uh you mind giving us
a minute here?
Sure Seth.
Thanks.
You know, Carmen and I used
to come out here
and talk for hours.
You were her late night friend.
I was her sober companion.
Uh, she had some problems.
Uh, oxycodone, vodka.
She'd taken pretty
much anything.
I don't know why she kept
that secret from me.
She was embarrassed.
You know what her
greatest fear was?
A drop in ratings?
No, there was something she
feared even more than that.
It was you coming here.
She wanted to maintain
her big sister image
in front of her little sister.
Why was she worried
about that?
Trust me, she was.
I mean, I talked to her
twice a week for six months
and she confided
pretty much everything.
She um...
she wanted you to be
proud of her.
Let me tell you something.
She was proud of you.
Cosmos.
You know the police are-
Hey, listen. Your grief?
That's enough to deal with
right now, ok?
You take care of that and
let the police play their games.
She was really proud of me?
She was.
You know, as rich as Carmen was,
she had a hard life.
She was consumed
with the fear of failure,
especially failing
in front of you.
I didn't know that.
I think you should go.
Someone may have
recognized you.
But look.
When you're able to talk
freely about this,
come on back.
I'm always here.
Thank you, Seth.
Of course.
Oh hey, I wanted to ask.
Did she ever fire her lawyer?
Sandra?
Yeah, that's the one.
Carmen kept saying
that her lawyer
was stalling the changes
to her will.
I don't know.
Something to look at.
Let's check around back.
What are you doing?
( Giggles )
Enjoying the moment.
Soon you will be mine.
I've always been yours.
Not like this.
Come here.
You know...
Brooke is going to
be home soon.
( Giggles )
I'm worth the risk.
God, I just can't get enough
of you.
There's just one more thing
I need you to do for me.
Anything.
I need you to find Heather
and I need you to kill her.
Look at me.
We are so close.
Heather is inches away
from taking the fall,
we just can't take the chance
that she knows something.
Killing her was never part
of the plan.
Neither was killing Hamilton
but we did it.
It's 'cause we adapt.
That's why we're such
a good team.
I don't know.
We just have to make sure
that we get to Heather
before the police do.
Ok?
Ok.
( Phone rings )
Hello?
Hello? Who is this?
It's me.
Heather?
I just had to hear your voice.
Heather, you have got
to turn yourself in.
Listen, uh, Sandra could
come get you.
I just... I just called
to say goodbye.
I'm leaving town.
Leaving?
Leaving town?
The police are looking for you.
You have to face this.
I can't, ok?
Carmen's gone.
I just- I think this would be
better for everyone.
Wait, wait, wait.
Um... uh, where are you going?
Or, listen.
I can help you.
I can give you money.
No.
Just take good care
of Brooke.
I told you, she doesn't know
anything.
She's running scared.
Well, if the cops find her
I will just let the DA
crucify her.
I prefer her dead
but this is acceptable.
Now, we need to celebrate
so if we leave right now
we can go and catch
a really nice dinner
before I take you
to the studio.
You ok?
Yeah, I'm fine.
I'm just uh...
I'm a little nervous about
going back on air tonight.
No, you're gonna be incredible.
( Phone rings )
Cruz.
( Heather ): Watch City
View tonight.
It might open your eyes.
Heather, please don't make
this any worse for you
than it already is.
Just watch the show.
Night Light Casino.
You got to be kidding me?
Heather?
What are you-
what are you doing?
Why are you on
dad's computer?
Brooke, I- I can explain.
I should call the police.
No! No!
You know I didn't do it!
Of course you didn't.
You love mom, you'd do anything
for her, but you-
you can't run from this.
I'm not running.
I'm trying to prove
my innocence.
Ok.
What can I do?
You can grab your computer
and try and find out
any information you can
on Sandra Conroy, ok?
Ok.
Ok, come on.
Did you get the link
I sent you?
Yep, I got it.
Thank you so much.
I love you.
Be careful.
Heather will get the chair
for sure.
I mean, imagine killing
your own sister?
I mean, I sorta see
where she's coming from,
I have a younger sister.
They can be pretty annoying...
Tonight's top story.
Thank you, thank you Lois,
great to be back.
Good.
Oh, good to be back, Lois.
Tonight's top story.
It's good to be back, Lois.
It's great to be back.
Don't be nervous, alright?
The will should be probated
in a month,
you've got your old job back,
the debt's gonna be paid off
and we can send Brooke
to Switzerland
and then it's just
you and I.
It's all working out just
like we planned.
About sending Brooke away...
Well I sure as hell didn't
sign up to be her mother.
Where the hell have you been?
Sorry, Mr. Campbell.
I got held up.
They're ready for you.
Ok, we'll talk about this later.
Yeah.
Come on, work.
Yes!
( Applause )
Thank you, thank you,
thank you.
When I was in senior year it
was my dream to work with
the Mason Campbell.
You were my idol ever since
journalism camp.
Well, so your dream
has come true.
Jerry.
Good to see you.
Lois.
Hi.
Mason, do you think that light
is a little hot on my forehead?
It looks good to me, Lois.
Jerry, I think the light is
a little hot on my forehead.
I'll get it checked, Lois.
Mason, you look fantastic.
Thanks, Jerry.
It's great to be back
with my new co-anchor.
( Laughs )
Let's get this straight,
Campbell.
I'm the lead anchor
and you're the co-anchor.
My ratings are only one and a
half points less than Carmen's.
Well, it's just semantics,
really.
And we go live in five,
four, three, two...
Welcome to a special
presentation.
Tonight I welcome back
to the City View family
one of our very own,
Mason Campbell.
It's been a tough week
for you Mason, hasn't it?
Yes, Lois, it has.
And thank you for saying so.
I'm glad to announce that
my name has been cleared
but of course I'm still
concerned about Carmen's sister
now the police consider her
to be armed and dangerous
I hope she doesn't do anything
else that she will later regret.
As I'm sure you're well aware
I know the girl quite well
and it's quite a tragic story,
always living in her
sister's shadow.
Seems like jealousy got the best
of her and she snapped.
I can't imagine what
you've been through.
Once Heather turns herself in,
my family and I can begin
the process of healing.
And Mason, starting
tomorrow night,
you and I will be sharing
this anchor desk
for the City View evening news.
But tonight is not about us.
We are here to honor someone
who cannot be at this desk
this evening.
Carmen was a rare talent,
wasn't she?
Yes that's right, Lois.
Carmen was larger than life.
Let's have a look at some
of Carmen's favorite clips.
We're ready for that video now.
( Heather ): Carmen Campbell is
gone, but not forgotten.
She leaves behind a daughter
and a sister
who love and respect her.
What the hell is this?
Uh...
Beloved anchor Mason Campbell
met Sandra Conroy 15 years ago-
Is this being broadcast?
Ah, Jerry? This was not
in the rehearsal.
He interviewed Sandra after her
late husband mysteriously died
in a freak car accident.
Soon after an adulterous
affair began,
which is still going on today.
It spanned years,
mostly in high-end hotel rooms
at casino resorts.
Sandra was Mason's
secret addiction,
along with his gambling.
( nervous chuckle )
It's Heather, I mean she's
obviously struggling.
It's clear that Carmen
knew her killer.
There was no struggle,
the security alarm was turned
off, but who was it?
I know it wasn't me.
And I know it wasn't her
daughter, Brooke.
And I also know that it wasn't
her husband, Mason.
He may have thought it up
but he would never have the guts
to commit murder.
So who poisoned
and killed Carmen?
Her lawyer, Sandra Conroy,
went over to her house
the day she died
and brought with her a bottle
of wine laced with Xanax-
Is this really happening?
That Mason supplied from
the old prescription.
Shut her up, now!
Mason, get them to stop this!
It's feeding directly
to the satellite uplink.
There's nothing we can do
from here.
I think I know where she is.
The two conspired to stall
Carmen from changing her will
until they could kill her.
For Mason, his primary motive
was money
so he could pay off his
gambling debts.
But for Sandra it was
much more.
She wanted Mason all to herself
and my sister was standing
in the way.
They almost committed
the perfect murder,
but they forgot one thing.
There's more than one good
journalist in the family.
There she is.
This is Heather Pearson
reporting for Carmen Campbell.
Come on, work!
Grab the cameras, let's go!
Michael!
Come on, Michael, let's go!
Check the studio
in the west wing.
You annoying little bitch.
It's over, Sandra.
She's right, Sandra.
No, it's her word against ours
and she'll never have her day
in court.
It's self defense Mason,
and you are my witness.
Get her!
( Struggling grunts )
( Struggling grunts )
Let go of me!!!
I'm in the south wing, studio B.
( Fighting grunts )
Get of me!!
I need a key card!
No!
Freeze!
Drop it!
I was defending myself.
Mason, tell her.
Tell her!
I said drop it.
Mason, tell her.
Cuff 'em.
Mason?
You have the right
to remain silent.
Anything you say or do
can and will be used against you
in a court of law.
Mason?
A comment?
You did good.
Heather, can we have
a sound byte?
Bite me.
Wait, you weren't rolling
on that?
Heather's been through enough.
But it's ratings gold!
Well, hello Miss Pearson.
We have refreshments
waiting for you
and twenty minutes 'till we go.
Good evening, California, and
welcome to the Pearson Report.
I'm so proud to announce
that I have a really special
guest on tonight.
He's a dear friend
and a local hero.
A man who has dedicated
his life
to those who are suffering
from the pains of addiction.
Seth, thank you so much
for being here.
Oh, it's- it's my pleasure.
Thank you so much
for having me.
I love your brooch,
by the way.
Oh, thank you.
It looks great.
You have a nice shirt on.
I wasn't sure what to wear.
I'm new to this whole thing.
Well, you're gonna be fine.
Alright.
So um, let's just dive right in.
How did you get started
in this line of work?
Yeah, you know, it's something
I struggled with, addiction,
when I was in my younger years,
I was fortunate,
because I had a mentor
a couch actually,
a basketball couch,
who sort of pulled me aside
and steered me in
the right direction.
And it changed my life and
from that moment forward
I realized I wanted to give
something back.