Diagnosis Murder (1993–2001): Season 8, Episode 2 - Blind Man's Bluff - full transcript
Mark investigates the murder of a young doctor whose wife was blinded in a tragic accident the day before his death.
What's the big rush?
David's picking me up.
Did I tell you?
He finished his residency
at St. Joe's
and joined a pediatric group
in Burbank.
Oh, that's wonderful!
Yeah.
So you've got some big changes
coming in your life, huh?
Yeah.
As much as I've enjoyed
this job, Dr. Sloan
the first order of business
is to quit working.
It's all yours.
Look, I don't quite know
how to put this
so I'm... just going
to say it.
I want a divorce.
Did you hear what I said?
I said I want a divorce.
Why don't you grow up, okay?
It's stale.
It's just not fun anymore.
Well, of course it's not fun.
I've been working 60 hours
a week
to put you through med school
and residency.
But I can't live like this.
Look, I know
that I've been distant
and angry
sometimes,
but we can work it out.
Don't worry...
I'm going to take care of you.
You son of a bitch!
It's Julie isn't!
Laura
You're sleeping with Julie!
Seven years I spent working
for your dream
and when it's my turn...
When I finally get to quit
this lousy job
and do what I want,
you say it's over?
Don't worry...
I'm going to take care of you.
Stop it!
Lara:
David, David, where are you?
I can't see anything...
Will this last very long?
Well, we'll have
to look at an MRI first.
I think you have to
face the fact, Lara
this might be permanent.
That translates the signal
from the eye to the brain.
Probably why you can't see.
Will this last very long?
You've taken a good
blow to the head
and that could cause
a disturbance
in the occipital cortex...
That part of the brain
that translates the signal
from the eye to the brain.
Oh! Damn!
I can't get around my own house.
How do I get anywhere else?
You can do this.
How do you know?
Do you have any idea
what this is like?
Look, I'll move the table
against the wall.
Oh, I can't do this.
I can't get around my own house.
So far, I haven't found any
physical damage to the eye.
Then why can't I see?
Oh! Damn!
David:
Lara,
are you all right?
No...
Look, I'll move the table
against the wall.
Let's get an MRI.
Lara, it's Mark.
You've taken a good
blow to the head
or a foot, the last thing
that I would've chosen was this.
Lara, blind people
they live full, wonderful lives
Do you have any idea
what this is like?
No.
If you had given me a choice
of losing my hearing
they live full, wonderful lives
you know, they have families
jobs...
Families?
Are we a family, David?
If you had given me a choice
of losing my hearing
or a hand
or a foot, the last thing
that I would've chosen was this.
This is the guilt speaking.
Lara, we had a good thing once.
Are we a family, David?
I'd like to try.
What happens
when I can take care of myself?
Nothing.
I have thought a lot about
what you said in the car...
Oh, please.
I want to give our marriage
another try.
Nothing.
I think you leave.
I am not leaving, Lara.
I have thought a lot about
Lara, we had a good thing once.
Maybe we can get it back.
Don't do this because
you feel sorry for me
because I can survive.
I can survive without you
or anybody else.
Julie:
I haven't talked to David
since the accident.
I have to call him.
I can't take it any longer.
I have to talk to him,
hear his voice.
You swear you'll never
see Julie again.
On one condition...
You swear you'll never
see Julie again.
I can survive without you
or anybody else.
I want to move back
into our bedroom.
Julie:
I haven't talked to David
since the accident.
She wanted to be
a doctor's wife, that's all.
She never loved David.
I loved David.
I still do.
I have to talk to him,
hear his voice.
Julie, it's been two months.
I know how long it's been.
All right, then don't do it.
You've waited this long.
God, I've lost him
once to that...
I still do.
Julie, if he loves you
then why did he marry Lara?
You don't know her.
She wanted to be
a doctor's wife, that's all.
God, I've lost him
once to that...
I can't believe
I've lost him again.
I know he loves me.
Julie, if he loves you
that he's being faithful to you?
Because...
Look, if David wanted
to marry you
he would've left his wife.
I have to get over him, don't I?
Even if he left Lara
how would you know for sure
that he's being faithful to you?
I didn't know who else to call.
Well, better me than him.
You're going to be fine.
Thanks for coming over.
I didn't know who else to call.
You're going to be fine.
You know, night's the worst.
You know, you don't have
to say that every night.
You know, night's the worst.
You've got to forget about him,
Julie.
Then I'm coming over there!
It's Julie.
I think she's been drinking.
Did you hear me?
I said I'm coming over there!
Just wake me up.
You know, you don't have
to say that every night.
Did you hear me?
I said I'm coming over there!
Julie
I don't want to see you.
Why are you saying that?
If there's anything you need
during the night
just wake me up.
Why are you saying that?
Because Lara's right there?
Because she's blind
and you feel guilty?
I'm saying it
because I don't want to see you
Hello?
I have to see you.
Come over.
And I don't want you to call.
You don't mean that.
Julie, please!
Come over.
I can't.
Then I'm coming over there!
I can't live without you, David.
I won't live without you.
What does that mean?
It means
I can't go on like this!
Julie, please!
I can't live without you, David.
I'm saying it
because I don't want to see you
and I don't want you to call.
I'm going to get us
an unlisted number.
I mean, she called here
intentionally just to upset me.
She just can't stand
that you chose me over her.
What are you doing?
I'm getting dressed.
I mean, she called here
intentionally just to upset me.
She knows I'm sitting here.
She just can't stand
that you chose me over her.
It means
I can't go on like this!
I've got to go make sure
she's okay.
Please, David,
don't do this to me.
I would never forgive myself
if something happened to her.
I'm getting dressed.
Don't do this, David.
She's been drinking.
I've got to go make sure
she's okay.
I would never forgive myself
if something happened to her.
Do you really expect me
to believe she'll try
to kill herself?
I've never heard her like this
before.
At least be honest.
This is just a pathetic excuse
to go see her!
You said you loved me.
You said we'd get married!
That is what I want.
She'll survive without you.
I mean, don't you see
what she's doing here?
Look, I won't be long.
To go see her!
Look, I won't be long.
And I'm just positive that she
forgave you
for having
an affair
and for asking
for a divorce.
Yeah, she forgave you
for that one.
Julie, listen...
please.
I mean, don't you see
what she's doing here?
She wants to punish you...
To make you suffer
the rest of your life.
It's not like that.
Oh, no, you're right.
I'm sorry.
She's a really sweet,
loving person.
That's why she stole you away
from me the first time.
Now we're going to have to go
through this again.
And I'm just positive that she
forgave you
You sure you don't want a ride?
Then leave her.
You sure you don't want a ride?
No, I need to learn
how to take the bus.
Okay.
Lara, I'm not sure
you're ready for this.
Well, I am.
Julie, listen...
please.
I love you.
Well, I am.
Ooh, better get some ice
on that.
Bye.
Bye.
David, it's me, Julie.
Let me in.
Julie, what are you doing here?
Just come in the house.
Are you ready?
The camera is on.
Go for it.
Ok.
Julie, what are you doing here?
You asked me to come.
Don't start this with me, David!
Just come in the house.
I'm doing ok.
Here is another wall.
This is incredible.
Here is a wall.
Here is another wall.
Table.
This is amazing.
I'm doing ok.
I'm ok.
I've got it. It's a door.
Nice going, Lara.
I want this.
Another wall.
I've got it. It's a door.
I want this.
Can I take it home?
Sorry. Not yet.
It's still experimental.
Lara? it's Mark.
Well, look at you.
You're here and on your own!
I was looking for you...
which is a strange
thing for a blind
person to say.
What are you doing here?
I'm in Dr. Gregg's
research project
downstairs.
We got done early, so I
thought I'd say hello.
We haven't seen each other for
so long.
And I'll probably
never see you again.
I'm in Dr. Gregg's
research project
downstairs.
Oh. the mini TV cameras,
yeah.
We got done early, so I
thought I'd say hello.
Well, as best I can.
Look, I'm about to leave.
You want a ride?
I can get home the
way I came, by bus.
Besides I've got
my new best friend
Sam, who can help
me cross the street.
Mark:
Oh come on.
And I'll probably
never see you again.
You know, you're handling this
very, very well.
Well, as best I can.
It'll give us a chance
to talk, okay?
Okay.
Well, it's nice
to meet you, Sam.
I read about this blind woman
who ran in the Special Olympics
and then she tried out for the
regular Olympics
You know, I'll tell you this:
the more time I spend with you
Well, it's nice
to meet you, Sam.
I read about this blind woman
who ran in the Special Olympics
the more time I spend with you
the less I think
of you as blind.
Well, that was the point.
Oh, not really, I just...
Lara:
Mark?
Lara, stay here
for just a minute.
Yeah, she said she didn't want
to be known as a blind runner.
She wanted to be known
just as a runner.
And then she tried out for the
regular Olympics
and made the American team.
A blind woman?
Yeah, she said she didn't want
to be known as a blind runner.
Can I get you something
to drink?
Oh, not really, I just...
Can I get you something
to drink?
Is something wrong?
Lara:
What is it?
Mark?
What's the matter?
I'll be right back.
Watch it!
What is it?
Mark?
Mark, what's going on?
Hold on...
Mark... where are you?
In the bathroom...
What is it?
Where's David?
He's been shot, Lara.
I'm sorry.
He's dead.
Oh, David...
oh, poor David!
If you're up to it.
Do you know anybody that might
do something like this?
You said it was a robber.
Lara, Steve would like
to ask you a few questions
if you're up to it.
But the sprinklers were on
last night
it's muddy outside,
and there were no footprints
near the front door
and no one tracked mud inside.
And David had a magazine
in his hand, and he was shot
from down the hall.
We think the shooter
was probably someone David knew.
He was smart enough
to break the window
and the French doors
from the outside in
but the sprinklers were on
last night
You said it was a robber.
That's what we thought at first.
Now we think it was somebody
trying to make it look
like a robbery.
He was smart enough
to break the window
We think the shooter
was probably someone David knew.
Lara, how did David
get the bruise?
Um...
it's very embarrassing.
Why?
David was having an affair
with a woman named Julie Warren.
It ended
about two months ago,
but last night she called
and she threatened
to kill herself
David was having an affair
with a woman named Julie Warren.
And she threatened
to kill herself
and he went over to see her.
I don't know what happened,
but she punched him in the eye.
Lieutenant...
You know you can't stay here.
No, it's my home.
But now it's a crime scene, Lara
and you're going
to come home with me.
Let us through, please.
That's it.
Lieutenant...
Uh, excuse me.
Lara, can you describe
this woman for me...
this Julie Warren?
And make a statement
in just a few minutes.
Now, excuse us.
Please excuse me.
I, um, Julie's
a friend of mine...
I mean, we work out together.
I've told you about here.
Uh, come on in.
Steve's my buddy
That's it.
Folks, the, uh, police
will be out
and make a statement
in just a few minutes.
I can't believe he's gone.
It doesn't seem real.
And the worst of it is
Lara, can you describe
this woman for me...
this Julie Warren?
I can't believe he's gone.
Yeah, probably.
Why?
I don't know,
maybe you should...
maybe you should take
a trip and just get away.
Had anything to do
with this murder, do you?
Well, she was seen
at the house, Jess
and the investigation's
just getting started.
Well, I... can't go
to the funeral.
That's not a good idea.
Uh... maybe a meeting
or two wouldn't hurt.
He's... here...
in my head.
Who's that?
And the worst of it is
you're the only person
I can talk to about it.
Well, I... can't go
to the funeral.
I'm not going to drink, Jess.
Can you get some time off?
Yeah, probably.
Uh... maybe a meeting
or two wouldn't hurt.
I'm not going to drink, Jess.
Maybe you should take
a trip and just get away.
Just... forget about him.
Geography's not going to help.
He's... here...
in my head.
Who's that?
Who is it?
Lieutenant Steve Sloan.
LAPD.
Steve.
What are you doing here?
Why don't you tell me
what you're doing here?
I, um, Julie's
a friend of mine...
LAPD.
Steve.
Steve's my buddy
and my partner in barbecue.
Miss Warren...
You were seen at
David King's house
shortly before he was
murdered...?
Yeah, I was there at 2:00.
You were having an affair
with David King.
How often did you go
to his house?
I never went there.
Miss Warren...
"Miss"? Kind of
formal, isn't it?
Jesse, please.
All right, sorry.
You were seen at
David King's house
Yeah, I was there at 2:00.
You didn't tell me
you were there.
Jess...
Okay, okay.
You were having an affair
with David King.
David said, uh,
"Come around 2:00"...
Lara wouldn't be home.
Here. Here's the e-mail.
I printed it out.
He was alive when I left.
You own a gun?
Yes.
It's registered... it's legal.
I printed it out.
You know, it was strange.
He said he was surprised
to see me
and that he didn't
send the e-mail.
You stay here.
I never went there.
He sent me an e-mail
and asked me to come over.
Steve, you don't think
that Julie
had anything to do
with this murder, do you?
And that he didn't
send the e-mail.
So what happened?
Well, we argued.
I, uh, wanted him to leave Lara.
He said he couldn't.
David was so nervous having me
in the house, he made me leave.
How long were you there?
Five minutes, max.
He was alive when I left.
You mind if I see it?
No. You can see it.
Hey, there.
You, uh, see the man
in the car over there?
He owns a pawnshop.
No. You can see it.
It's this way.
How'd you get into the gate?
The manager.
We don't like to let
the people know
we're coming.
It gives them too much time.
You never know what they'll do.
The... the gun's not here.
That's weird...
You never know what they'll do.
Listen, I-I don't
think Julie could
have done this.
I mean, she's torn up
over David's death...
she loved the guy
and besides, there's
another obvious suspect.
I wonder what the hell
happened to it.
How'd you get into the gate?
Which makes it somewhere between
unlikely and impossible
that his wife, who is blind,
could have done it...
Which leaves Julie,
our rejected lover
as our number-one suspect.
So you're keeping her
under surveillance?
For the time being.
And besides, there's
another obvious suspect.
David King was shot at
a distance of 12 feet.
He appeared to be
moving at the time
and just one shot was fired
which makes it somewhere between
unlikely and impossible
For the time being.
What make?
All right, don't go anywhere.
I'm coming to see you.
Right, thanks.
All right, thanks.
Right, thanks.
Yeah, this is
Lieutenant Steve Sloan
with the LAPD.
How are you?
I'm looking for any
.32 caliber automatic pistols
that might have been pawned
this afternoon or this evening.
What make?
How are you?
I'm calling on a homicide
we're investigating.
I'm looking for any
.32 caliber automatic pistols
Hey, there.
Maybe I did, maybe I didn't.
Where'd you get it?
I don't remember.
Mm-hmm.
$20 says that you do.
He owns a pawnshop.
He, uh, says you hocked
this gun last night.
And you would be...?
Uh, Lieutenant
Steve Sloan,
LAPD.
Nice to meet you, Steve.
Fine.
Some woman tossed the gun
in the Dumpster.
What'd she look like?
So, uh, did you hock
the gun, or not?
Maybe I did, maybe I didn't.
$20 says that you do.
Steve, I'm getting old.
My memory's not as good
as it used to be.
Or you'll tell me for nothing.
$20.
Fine.
My memory's not as good
as it used to be.
Ten dollars says
you'll tell me fast
or you'll tell me for nothing.
What'd she look like?
She looked like a woman!
Beans?
No, thanks.
Julie:
So, after you left
I searched my whole apartment,
and the gun isn't here.
I know.
But I did find my ammunition
which I wanted to show you
hasn't been opened.
We can place you
at the crime scene...
You think I did this?
And your fingerprints
are on the gun.
Which I wanted to show you
hasn't been opened.
We found your gun, Julie.
Really? Where?
In a pawnshop downtown.
According to ballistics
this gun, which is
registered to you
fired the bullet that killed
David King.
Oh, my God.
We can place you
at the crime scene...
They do something
with sand dabs.
It's the most delectable thing
you've ever tasted.
Oh, no, I'm going to
relax a few minutes
and go to Santa Monica
for my class.
And your fingerprints
are on the gun.
You're going to arrest me?
You're under arrest for
the murder of David King.
I really wish you'd
come to lunch with us.
We're going to this
new place on the pier.
They do something
with sand dabs.
You're under arrest for
the murder of David King.
I didn't kill, David.
I loved him!
I really wish you'd
come to lunch with us.
Oh, okay.
I'll be fine, Mark.
You don't have to worry.
Well, I can't help it.
And go to Santa Monica
for my class.
Okay. We'll give you a ride.
Oh, they're sending
a van for me.
Oh, okay.
I want you to stay here with us.
I-I already feel
like I'm imposing.
I-I should go home.
You're not imposing.
Well, I can't help it.
I know.
Thank you.
Look, later this afternoon
we'll go back to your place
and pick up some more clothes.
I want you to stay here with us.
Jesse:
Mark!
Yeah? We're out here.
Okay, I'll go get my jacket.
See that Lara got
everything she needs
Sure. Hey, Lara.
Hi.
Need anything?
You're not imposing.
Besides, you can't go home...
It's still a crime scene.
And you can't stay in a hotel.
Yeah. Tell me what's
going on at the beach.
Some people are walking...
and, uh, there's a guy swimming.
And, uh...
are jogging along the water.
I keep crying ever
since David died.
I can't help myself.
All of the sudden, I just
find myself crying.
And, uh...
two very attractive
young females
are jogging along the water.
Okay, all set.
Are you sure you don't
want to come with us?
Yeah. I'm positive.
Did he tell you about
the, uh, sand dabs?
Yeah, he told me.
Have a good time.
I'll see you tonight.
You'd better put a sweater on.
All of the sudden, I just
find myself crying.
I'm sorry.
Yeah.
You'd better put a sweater on.
Dad, what are you doing?
Oh, I never liked
that vase anyway.
Then I was right.
It is possible.
Dad, what are you doing?
Talk louder.
Why?
Just keep talking.
What the hell are
you doing?
Did I get you?
Oh, I never liked
that vase anyway.
The big question
is, how did she
even get the gun?
He finally convinced me
that Lara could have.
Dad, assuming Lara
could fire the gun
the big question
is, how did she
even get the gun?
At lunch,
Jesse had this cockamamie idea.
It's not that cockamamie.
He's so sure that Julie Ward
didn't kill David
he finally convinced me
that Lara could have.
It is possible.
What's possible?
For a blind person
to shoot someone.
At lunch,
Jesse had this cockamamie idea.
May I help you?
Oh, yes. Thank you.
I'm trying to ring
my daughter's apartment
but I can't see to
punch in the code.
May I help you?
Oh. I'll help you.
Thank you.
Uh... here.
Here you go, right here
Oh. Oh, thank you.
I appreciate it so much.
But I can't see to
punch in the code.
I'm... I'm blind.
Who is your daughter?
Julie Warren.
Oh. I'll help you.
Chair.
Sofa.
Lamp.
Chair.
Okay, you!
Put your hands flat
on that dresser.
Spread them!
Bed.
Spread them!
Officer, you don't understand.
I'm a police consultant.
Yeah, and I'm Tiger Woods.
Hands on the dresser.
Aha!
The gun's in
the underwear drawer?
You're guessing.
Well, your mom used
to hide everything
in the underwear drawer.
Yeah, and I'm Tiger Woods.
Hands on the dresser.
Move it!
Dad...
Get your hands up.
Uh... I'm a cop.
My I.D.'s in my inside
jacket pocket.
I've got a search warrant.
Take your I.D. out.
Slowly.
We're running an investigation.
Yeah. Next time?
Turn off the silent alarm.
Am I right?
The gun's in
the underwear drawer?
This will only take a minute.
Hi.
All right, when Lara and I
were sitting out on the deck
the sun was hitting her
in the eyes
Sorry.
What's he doing here?
We're running an investigation.
Slowly.
Put it above your head.
Come on.
This will only take a minute.
To hide everything
in the underwear drawer.
Well, that's great, Dad.
There's just one problem.
How would a blind person know
to turn off the silent alarm?
That's a good question.
Yeah. You can see.
Well, blind people
are sensitive to light, too.
Tell him.
And heat.
If eyes are going
to tear from the sun
the sun was hitting her
in the eyes
and they started to tear up.
That happens to me all the time.
Yeah. You can see.
But it isn't impossible
for a blind person, is it?
No.
But the thing of it is
if she had said that
her eyes were sensitive
I haven't seen her cry.
Neither have I.
You think she can see?
I don't know, but I think
we should get her eyes
tested again.
If eyes are going
to tear from the sun
it's far more likely to happen
to someone with sight.
But it isn't impossible
for a blind person, is it?
Because of the sun,
I would have believed that.
But she said she keeps crying
over David.
I haven't seen her cry.
Well, if I were
getting my sight back
wouldn't I be the first to know?
Sloan residence.
Hi, Mark.
We should get her eyes
tested again.
Wouldn't she tell you
if she could see?
Not necessarily.
I'll make an appointment
with Lara.
I'll... I'll be there.
Okay. Bye.
Wouldn't I be the first to know?
Oh, I see.
No, no. I... I understand.
I'll... I'll be there.
Lara:
"B," "E," "C," "F," "D."
Did you know this
was going to happen?
There was a chance.
We knew that much.
Try the next line.
Yeah, this is Lieutenant Sloan.
I need paramedics
at 3231 Beach Drive.
Looks like she tripped
and fell down the stairs.
Lara:
"B," "E," "C," "F," "D."
I need paramedics
at 3231 Beach Drive.
Got an unconscious woman.
Looks like she tripped
and fell down the stairs.
Try the next line.
Do you think the fall
gave me my sight back?
The next line.
"L," "Q," "O," "P."
I don't buy it.
Which means...?
The minute she knew
she was going
to be tested again
she couldn't pretend
to be blind anymore.
She was given every test.
There's no question
that she couldn't see.
The question is, when did she
regain her sight?
Well, she can see.
Lara King can definitely see.
We just don't know
how long that's
been the case.
"S," "L," "N"
Julie Warren couldn't do this.
Well, whoever killed David
had to have been able to see.
Well, she can see.
She couldn't pretend
to be blind anymore.
You think
she's been lying all along?
No. She was blind.
She was given every test.
"P," "E," "Z," "F," "T," "D."
Very good.
"S," "L," "N"
"R," "J," "G"
"P," "E," "Z," "F," "T," "D."
Very good.
Is missing a full clip
of bullets.
David took me to the country
and he taught me
how to fire the gun.
We found this automatic
in the nightstand
next to your bed.
You searched my house.
You need a warrant
to search my house.
I have one.
That's true, but Julie
has the same type of gun.
Well, David probably
gave it to her.
I have one.
Well, in that case,
what is your point?
You know that's not the gun
that was used
to kill David.
That's true, but Julie
has the same type of gun.
Well, David probably
gave it to her.
Her ammunition was never opened.
Your ammunition, which I found
with the gun in your bedroom
is missing a full clip
of bullets.
Well, actually, Lara,
I had a couple of questions
I wanted to ask you myself.
Somehow, I'm not surprised.
Julie Warren said
that you weren't here at 2:00
You're not accusing me
of anything
but you sure
are checking me out.
Where were you during that hour?
And he taught me
how to fire the gun.
Are you suggesting
that I shot David?
How could I shoot David
when I couldn't see?
You brought me here
so he could question me.
Well, actually, Lara,
I had a couple of questions
Julie Warren said
that you weren't here at 2:00
on the day of the murder.
But the hospital's only about
a half an hour from here.
Where were you during that hour?
I took my dog to the pet shop
and I got him a bath.
There's also the fingerprints
on the computer.
A half an hour from here.
You didn't get there till 3:30.
That leaves an hour
unaccounted for.
And you might have written
the e-mail to Julie.
Well,
I wrote a letter to my mother.
That's what I wrote.
On the computer.
What fingerprints?
What are you talking about?
Your fingerprints overlap
all the other fingerprints
on the computer keyboard.
Which means you
were the last one
to use it.
And you might have written
the e-mail to Julie.
That's what I wrote.
How could you do that
when you can't see?
I was a receptionist
for five years... I touch-type.
I use the hot keys
Uh... no. We have
everything we need.
So I can have my house back?
I use the hot keys
instead of a mouse.
Is this still a crime scene?
Yes.
Good. Then get out!
Both of you
just get out!
Quit selling, Jesse.
Jesse, we're convinced
Julie didn't do it.
Then why is she still in prison?
She'll be out in
a couple of hours.
I'm going to meet
with her later.
And she asked me to tell here
what was going on at the beach
and I could tell
that she could see.
Quit selling, Jesse.
Just get out!
Jesse:
I was sitting right next
to Lara over there
and she asked me to tell here
what was going on at the beach
Lara takes the dog
to the pet shop for a bath.
It's true. I checked.
Then she goes by Julie's
and steals the gun.
I'm going to meet
with her later.
You can come with
me if you want.
Thanks. That'd be great.
Here's what I think happened.
Lara takes the dog
to the pet shop for a bath.
But none of the drivers could
identify her.
And she could see.
Well, she certainly couldn't see
when we examined her
but she must have been able
to see when she shot David.
Then she goes by Julie's
and steals the gun.
She gets home
and realizes
it's empty.
Uses her own ammunition
to shoot David
Yeah.
That and she probably figured
that David would divorce her
when he found out she could see.
Says this is all theory.
We've got no evidence.
Uses her own ammunition
to shoot David
then picks up the dog
and goes to the hospital.
I assume she gets around by bus
but none of the drivers could
identify her.
But she must have been able
to see when she shot David.
Revenge. That's why
she framed Julie.
Yeah.
When he found out she could see.
When I talked to the D.A.
about releasing Julie
he had a serious problem.
Like what?
Says this is all theory.
Steve:
How you doing?
Fine.
How does it feel to be out?
You've got a hell of a friend
in Jesse here.
I know that.
Never stopped fighting for you.
Never believed you were guilty
for a second.
Thanks.
How does it feel to be out?
Oh, you know, I'll be okay.
You've got a hell of a friend
in Jesse here.
Good. Let's get started.
She stole your gun.
How'd she get past
the silent alarm?
I had you brought over here
because we need your help.
Well, frankly,
you're the last person
I wanted to see.
Thanks.
You'd do the same for me.
Oh, I don't know.
Maybe not.
Hey...
I had you brought over here
I wanted to see.
I can understand that.
But I would do anything
to get Lara for framing me.
How'd she get past
the silent alarm?
Um, well, David used
to meet me at my apartment.
Sometimes he would get there
so I made him write it down
and keep it in his wallet.
Maybe Lara came across it
before the accident.
Sometimes he would get there
before I would
and he could never remember
the code for the silent alarm
so I made him write it down
and keep it in his wallet.
Maybe Lara came across it
before the accident.
Or afterwards.
But she wouldn't have
known the code
for the front door, though.
That was changed last month.
We think we know
how she did that.
Are you saying she
regained her sight
before the murder?
Sometimes it comes back
spontaneously
especially after
a few months have passed.
I know this isn't
exactly pleasant
but if you could look
through these
maybe you'll see something
that we missed.
Are you saying she
regained her sight
before the murder?
Yeah. It doesn't require
a fall to get your vision back.
Sometimes it comes back
spontaneously
maybe you'll see something
that we missed.
You know what?
I-I can't look at these.
That's all right.
Look at these.
These were taken
by the news photographer.
I don't see anything.
How dare you come to my house.
I knew you killed David
and I think I can prove it.
Isn't it enough that you had
an affair with my husband?
Why do you want to
hurt me like this?
How dare you come to my house.
I can't wait to show you.
How the hell did you get
out of jail?
They didn't have enough
evidence to hold me.
Please! Do you expect
anybody to believe that?
And David never loved you.
He kept leaving you
and coming home to me.
They didn't have enough
evidence to hold me.
And if I were you
I wouldn't try
to plant any more.
I knew you killed David
and I think I can prove it.
Why do you want to
hurt me like this?
You tried to frame me
for murder.
Please! Do you expect
anybody to believe that?
You may be right about that.
Maybe David never did love me
but you didn't believe
he loved you either, did you?
He kept leaving you
and coming home to me.
You're the one with
the motive, not me.
You may be right about that.
You'll want to see this.
But you didn't believe
he loved you either, did you?
I want to show you something.
Can we go inside?
Trust me.
You'll want to see this.
What's wrong with this picture?
I don't know.
What does this have
to do with anything?
Look at it.
I did. I don't see anything.
You're the most
fastidious dresser I know.
You'll go back to a tailor
over and over again
until something fits exactly
the way you want it to.
You have shoes that go
with every outfit.
David used to complain
about that all the time.
Well, what a charming anecdote.
I'll take it as a compliment.
Don't. Look at the picture.
Your shoes are the wrong color.
Well, in case you've
forgotten, I was blind.
I think the jury's out on that.
But even if you were,
you still would have known
those pants weren't
cut for those shoes.
Don't. Look at the picture.
Your shoes are the wrong color.
They don't go with those pants.
Well, in case you've
forgotten, I was blind.
Those pants weren't
cut for those shoes.
Most people wouldn't
have noticed. Look, Lara.
Mmm.
Those pants are very short.
My guess is something happened
so that you couldn't wear
the right shoes.
Maybe you got blood on them
after you killed David.
Oh, right.
You tell me.
I didn't kill David.
Well, then you have
nothing to worry about.
Where did you get that picture?
From the newspaper.
Well, then you have
nothing to worry about.
From the newspaper.
But I haven't gone
to the police. Not yet.
I wanted you to know that
your life is in my hands
and I can destroy you
anytime I want.
Bye.
Whatever you're looking for
it's gone.
What? You took it?
Depends on what
you're looking for.
What'd you take?
A couple of things.
A gun.
What else?
A friend of mine has them.
What else did you take
out of the Dumpster?
I dream I'm not sitting here.
Where are the ladies' shoes?
I dream I'm in a room with a bed
eating a wonderful meal.
There are a pair
of ladies' shoes
in there along with the gun.
What else?
You know, I have a dream.
What else did you take
out of the Dumpster?
In there along with the gun.
What did you do with them?
That'll cost you
another hundred, my dear.
I never remember jokes.
I don't talk to nobody
who won't tell me no joke.
Well, I'll tell you something
really funny.
That'll cost you
another hundred, my dear.
Here.
Over there.
Around the bend.
A friend of mine has them.
Boo.
Boo who?
You better stop all that crying
or I ain't going to talk to you.
That's really funny.
Hi.
I'll buy 'em from you.
Can't have 'em.
Now that's funny.
You can name your price.
Hi.
Knock, knock.
Excuse me?
Knock, knock!
Who's there?
Boo.
Well, I'll tell you something
really funny.
You're sleeping in the street
in shoes worth over $300.
You can name your price.
What do you expect me to, huh?
Walk around here barefoot?!
I'll buy you new shoes.
My friend,
he gave me these shoes.
That's really funny.
Go ahead. You tell me a joke.
Well, you know,
I don't know any.
I never remember jokes.
I threw them away by accident
and now I have
to have them back.
Allow me to introduce myself.
In shoes worth over $300.
You want 'em?
Yeah.
Tell you what.
I'll buy 'em from you.
What you trying to say?
You trying to say
my friend, he stole
these shoes?
No, no. Your friend did
not steal the shoes.
I threw them away by accident
My friend,
he gave me these shoes.
Don't you think they're me?
I want the shoes.
They're mine.
No, they're mine.
What you trying to say?
Steve:
David's blood is
on the shoes.
We just had to prove
they were yours.
You're under arrest.
Allow me to introduce myself.
Detective First Class
Barbara Quinn.
I believe you know
Detective Sloan.
Yeah, it was so strange, Jess.
Like a drug or something.
I thought if I didn't
hear his voice
or smell his aftershave,
I was going to die.
I believe you know
Detective Sloan.
I'm sure he's heard
every word you said
and if not, I have it on tape.
Steve:
David's blood is
on the shoes.
You're under arrest.
Take her away and read her
rights.
Good work, hobo cop.
Well, fortunately,
I'm coming out of it.
Good. I'm glad I
have you back.
Thank you.
I'll race you to the bluff.
Hey.
Have you ever felt that way?
Let me think. No.
Well, fortunately,
I'm coming out of it.
Hey.
I think she just
might beat Jesse.
Oh, easy.
Good work, hobo cop.
Yeah.
I don't know what came over me.
David, you mean.
Yeah, it was so strange, Jess.
Will you explain
something to me?
Yeah, if I can.
Why is it someone
like Imelda Marcos has
or smell his aftershave,
I was going to die.
Have you ever felt that way?
Like with Lara.
If she hadn't been so vain
about her appearance...
About how other people see her...
Why is it someone
like Imelda Marcos has
hundreds of pairs of shoes?
Because she's got
hundreds of pairs
of feet?
About how other people see her...
Nobody would have thought
twice about those shoes.
She could have
gotten away with murder.
What are you kidding?
With Sherlock Sloan on the case?
She never had a chance.
David's picking me up.
Did I tell you?
He finished his residency
at St. Joe's
and joined a pediatric group
in Burbank.
Oh, that's wonderful!
Yeah.
So you've got some big changes
coming in your life, huh?
Yeah.
As much as I've enjoyed
this job, Dr. Sloan
the first order of business
is to quit working.
It's all yours.
Look, I don't quite know
how to put this
so I'm... just going
to say it.
I want a divorce.
Did you hear what I said?
I said I want a divorce.
Why don't you grow up, okay?
It's stale.
It's just not fun anymore.
Well, of course it's not fun.
I've been working 60 hours
a week
to put you through med school
and residency.
But I can't live like this.
Look, I know
that I've been distant
and angry
sometimes,
but we can work it out.
Don't worry...
I'm going to take care of you.
You son of a bitch!
It's Julie isn't!
Laura
You're sleeping with Julie!
Seven years I spent working
for your dream
and when it's my turn...
When I finally get to quit
this lousy job
and do what I want,
you say it's over?
Don't worry...
I'm going to take care of you.
Stop it!
Lara:
David, David, where are you?
I can't see anything...
Will this last very long?
Well, we'll have
to look at an MRI first.
I think you have to
face the fact, Lara
this might be permanent.
That translates the signal
from the eye to the brain.
Probably why you can't see.
Will this last very long?
You've taken a good
blow to the head
and that could cause
a disturbance
in the occipital cortex...
That part of the brain
that translates the signal
from the eye to the brain.
Oh! Damn!
I can't get around my own house.
How do I get anywhere else?
You can do this.
How do you know?
Do you have any idea
what this is like?
Look, I'll move the table
against the wall.
Oh, I can't do this.
I can't get around my own house.
So far, I haven't found any
physical damage to the eye.
Then why can't I see?
Oh! Damn!
David:
Lara,
are you all right?
No...
Look, I'll move the table
against the wall.
Let's get an MRI.
Lara, it's Mark.
You've taken a good
blow to the head
or a foot, the last thing
that I would've chosen was this.
Lara, blind people
they live full, wonderful lives
Do you have any idea
what this is like?
No.
If you had given me a choice
of losing my hearing
they live full, wonderful lives
you know, they have families
jobs...
Families?
Are we a family, David?
If you had given me a choice
of losing my hearing
or a hand
or a foot, the last thing
that I would've chosen was this.
This is the guilt speaking.
Lara, we had a good thing once.
Are we a family, David?
I'd like to try.
What happens
when I can take care of myself?
Nothing.
I have thought a lot about
what you said in the car...
Oh, please.
I want to give our marriage
another try.
Nothing.
I think you leave.
I am not leaving, Lara.
I have thought a lot about
Lara, we had a good thing once.
Maybe we can get it back.
Don't do this because
you feel sorry for me
because I can survive.
I can survive without you
or anybody else.
Julie:
I haven't talked to David
since the accident.
I have to call him.
I can't take it any longer.
I have to talk to him,
hear his voice.
You swear you'll never
see Julie again.
On one condition...
You swear you'll never
see Julie again.
I can survive without you
or anybody else.
I want to move back
into our bedroom.
Julie:
I haven't talked to David
since the accident.
She wanted to be
a doctor's wife, that's all.
She never loved David.
I loved David.
I still do.
I have to talk to him,
hear his voice.
Julie, it's been two months.
I know how long it's been.
All right, then don't do it.
You've waited this long.
God, I've lost him
once to that...
I still do.
Julie, if he loves you
then why did he marry Lara?
You don't know her.
She wanted to be
a doctor's wife, that's all.
God, I've lost him
once to that...
I can't believe
I've lost him again.
I know he loves me.
Julie, if he loves you
that he's being faithful to you?
Because...
Look, if David wanted
to marry you
he would've left his wife.
I have to get over him, don't I?
Even if he left Lara
how would you know for sure
that he's being faithful to you?
I didn't know who else to call.
Well, better me than him.
You're going to be fine.
Thanks for coming over.
I didn't know who else to call.
You're going to be fine.
You know, night's the worst.
You know, you don't have
to say that every night.
You know, night's the worst.
You've got to forget about him,
Julie.
Then I'm coming over there!
It's Julie.
I think she's been drinking.
Did you hear me?
I said I'm coming over there!
Just wake me up.
You know, you don't have
to say that every night.
Did you hear me?
I said I'm coming over there!
Julie
I don't want to see you.
Why are you saying that?
If there's anything you need
during the night
just wake me up.
Why are you saying that?
Because Lara's right there?
Because she's blind
and you feel guilty?
I'm saying it
because I don't want to see you
Hello?
I have to see you.
Come over.
And I don't want you to call.
You don't mean that.
Julie, please!
Come over.
I can't.
Then I'm coming over there!
I can't live without you, David.
I won't live without you.
What does that mean?
It means
I can't go on like this!
Julie, please!
I can't live without you, David.
I'm saying it
because I don't want to see you
and I don't want you to call.
I'm going to get us
an unlisted number.
I mean, she called here
intentionally just to upset me.
She just can't stand
that you chose me over her.
What are you doing?
I'm getting dressed.
I mean, she called here
intentionally just to upset me.
She knows I'm sitting here.
She just can't stand
that you chose me over her.
It means
I can't go on like this!
I've got to go make sure
she's okay.
Please, David,
don't do this to me.
I would never forgive myself
if something happened to her.
I'm getting dressed.
Don't do this, David.
She's been drinking.
I've got to go make sure
she's okay.
I would never forgive myself
if something happened to her.
Do you really expect me
to believe she'll try
to kill herself?
I've never heard her like this
before.
At least be honest.
This is just a pathetic excuse
to go see her!
You said you loved me.
You said we'd get married!
That is what I want.
She'll survive without you.
I mean, don't you see
what she's doing here?
Look, I won't be long.
To go see her!
Look, I won't be long.
And I'm just positive that she
forgave you
for having
an affair
and for asking
for a divorce.
Yeah, she forgave you
for that one.
Julie, listen...
please.
I mean, don't you see
what she's doing here?
She wants to punish you...
To make you suffer
the rest of your life.
It's not like that.
Oh, no, you're right.
I'm sorry.
She's a really sweet,
loving person.
That's why she stole you away
from me the first time.
Now we're going to have to go
through this again.
And I'm just positive that she
forgave you
You sure you don't want a ride?
Then leave her.
You sure you don't want a ride?
No, I need to learn
how to take the bus.
Okay.
Lara, I'm not sure
you're ready for this.
Well, I am.
Julie, listen...
please.
I love you.
Well, I am.
Ooh, better get some ice
on that.
Bye.
Bye.
David, it's me, Julie.
Let me in.
Julie, what are you doing here?
Just come in the house.
Are you ready?
The camera is on.
Go for it.
Ok.
Julie, what are you doing here?
You asked me to come.
Don't start this with me, David!
Just come in the house.
I'm doing ok.
Here is another wall.
This is incredible.
Here is a wall.
Here is another wall.
Table.
This is amazing.
I'm doing ok.
I'm ok.
I've got it. It's a door.
Nice going, Lara.
I want this.
Another wall.
I've got it. It's a door.
I want this.
Can I take it home?
Sorry. Not yet.
It's still experimental.
Lara? it's Mark.
Well, look at you.
You're here and on your own!
I was looking for you...
which is a strange
thing for a blind
person to say.
What are you doing here?
I'm in Dr. Gregg's
research project
downstairs.
We got done early, so I
thought I'd say hello.
We haven't seen each other for
so long.
And I'll probably
never see you again.
I'm in Dr. Gregg's
research project
downstairs.
Oh. the mini TV cameras,
yeah.
We got done early, so I
thought I'd say hello.
Well, as best I can.
Look, I'm about to leave.
You want a ride?
I can get home the
way I came, by bus.
Besides I've got
my new best friend
Sam, who can help
me cross the street.
Mark:
Oh come on.
And I'll probably
never see you again.
You know, you're handling this
very, very well.
Well, as best I can.
It'll give us a chance
to talk, okay?
Okay.
Well, it's nice
to meet you, Sam.
I read about this blind woman
who ran in the Special Olympics
and then she tried out for the
regular Olympics
You know, I'll tell you this:
the more time I spend with you
Well, it's nice
to meet you, Sam.
I read about this blind woman
who ran in the Special Olympics
the more time I spend with you
the less I think
of you as blind.
Well, that was the point.
Oh, not really, I just...
Lara:
Mark?
Lara, stay here
for just a minute.
Yeah, she said she didn't want
to be known as a blind runner.
She wanted to be known
just as a runner.
And then she tried out for the
regular Olympics
and made the American team.
A blind woman?
Yeah, she said she didn't want
to be known as a blind runner.
Can I get you something
to drink?
Oh, not really, I just...
Can I get you something
to drink?
Is something wrong?
Lara:
What is it?
Mark?
What's the matter?
I'll be right back.
Watch it!
What is it?
Mark?
Mark, what's going on?
Hold on...
Mark... where are you?
In the bathroom...
What is it?
Where's David?
He's been shot, Lara.
I'm sorry.
He's dead.
Oh, David...
oh, poor David!
If you're up to it.
Do you know anybody that might
do something like this?
You said it was a robber.
Lara, Steve would like
to ask you a few questions
if you're up to it.
But the sprinklers were on
last night
it's muddy outside,
and there were no footprints
near the front door
and no one tracked mud inside.
And David had a magazine
in his hand, and he was shot
from down the hall.
We think the shooter
was probably someone David knew.
He was smart enough
to break the window
and the French doors
from the outside in
but the sprinklers were on
last night
You said it was a robber.
That's what we thought at first.
Now we think it was somebody
trying to make it look
like a robbery.
He was smart enough
to break the window
We think the shooter
was probably someone David knew.
Lara, how did David
get the bruise?
Um...
it's very embarrassing.
Why?
David was having an affair
with a woman named Julie Warren.
It ended
about two months ago,
but last night she called
and she threatened
to kill herself
David was having an affair
with a woman named Julie Warren.
And she threatened
to kill herself
and he went over to see her.
I don't know what happened,
but she punched him in the eye.
Lieutenant...
You know you can't stay here.
No, it's my home.
But now it's a crime scene, Lara
and you're going
to come home with me.
Let us through, please.
That's it.
Lieutenant...
Uh, excuse me.
Lara, can you describe
this woman for me...
this Julie Warren?
And make a statement
in just a few minutes.
Now, excuse us.
Please excuse me.
I, um, Julie's
a friend of mine...
I mean, we work out together.
I've told you about here.
Uh, come on in.
Steve's my buddy
That's it.
Folks, the, uh, police
will be out
and make a statement
in just a few minutes.
I can't believe he's gone.
It doesn't seem real.
And the worst of it is
Lara, can you describe
this woman for me...
this Julie Warren?
I can't believe he's gone.
Yeah, probably.
Why?
I don't know,
maybe you should...
maybe you should take
a trip and just get away.
Had anything to do
with this murder, do you?
Well, she was seen
at the house, Jess
and the investigation's
just getting started.
Well, I... can't go
to the funeral.
That's not a good idea.
Uh... maybe a meeting
or two wouldn't hurt.
He's... here...
in my head.
Who's that?
And the worst of it is
you're the only person
I can talk to about it.
Well, I... can't go
to the funeral.
I'm not going to drink, Jess.
Can you get some time off?
Yeah, probably.
Uh... maybe a meeting
or two wouldn't hurt.
I'm not going to drink, Jess.
Maybe you should take
a trip and just get away.
Just... forget about him.
Geography's not going to help.
He's... here...
in my head.
Who's that?
Who is it?
Lieutenant Steve Sloan.
LAPD.
Steve.
What are you doing here?
Why don't you tell me
what you're doing here?
I, um, Julie's
a friend of mine...
LAPD.
Steve.
Steve's my buddy
and my partner in barbecue.
Miss Warren...
You were seen at
David King's house
shortly before he was
murdered...?
Yeah, I was there at 2:00.
You were having an affair
with David King.
How often did you go
to his house?
I never went there.
Miss Warren...
"Miss"? Kind of
formal, isn't it?
Jesse, please.
All right, sorry.
You were seen at
David King's house
Yeah, I was there at 2:00.
You didn't tell me
you were there.
Jess...
Okay, okay.
You were having an affair
with David King.
David said, uh,
"Come around 2:00"...
Lara wouldn't be home.
Here. Here's the e-mail.
I printed it out.
He was alive when I left.
You own a gun?
Yes.
It's registered... it's legal.
I printed it out.
You know, it was strange.
He said he was surprised
to see me
and that he didn't
send the e-mail.
You stay here.
I never went there.
He sent me an e-mail
and asked me to come over.
Steve, you don't think
that Julie
had anything to do
with this murder, do you?
And that he didn't
send the e-mail.
So what happened?
Well, we argued.
I, uh, wanted him to leave Lara.
He said he couldn't.
David was so nervous having me
in the house, he made me leave.
How long were you there?
Five minutes, max.
He was alive when I left.
You mind if I see it?
No. You can see it.
Hey, there.
You, uh, see the man
in the car over there?
He owns a pawnshop.
No. You can see it.
It's this way.
How'd you get into the gate?
The manager.
We don't like to let
the people know
we're coming.
It gives them too much time.
You never know what they'll do.
The... the gun's not here.
That's weird...
You never know what they'll do.
Listen, I-I don't
think Julie could
have done this.
I mean, she's torn up
over David's death...
she loved the guy
and besides, there's
another obvious suspect.
I wonder what the hell
happened to it.
How'd you get into the gate?
Which makes it somewhere between
unlikely and impossible
that his wife, who is blind,
could have done it...
Which leaves Julie,
our rejected lover
as our number-one suspect.
So you're keeping her
under surveillance?
For the time being.
And besides, there's
another obvious suspect.
David King was shot at
a distance of 12 feet.
He appeared to be
moving at the time
and just one shot was fired
which makes it somewhere between
unlikely and impossible
For the time being.
What make?
All right, don't go anywhere.
I'm coming to see you.
Right, thanks.
All right, thanks.
Right, thanks.
Yeah, this is
Lieutenant Steve Sloan
with the LAPD.
How are you?
I'm looking for any
.32 caliber automatic pistols
that might have been pawned
this afternoon or this evening.
What make?
How are you?
I'm calling on a homicide
we're investigating.
I'm looking for any
.32 caliber automatic pistols
Hey, there.
Maybe I did, maybe I didn't.
Where'd you get it?
I don't remember.
Mm-hmm.
$20 says that you do.
He owns a pawnshop.
He, uh, says you hocked
this gun last night.
And you would be...?
Uh, Lieutenant
Steve Sloan,
LAPD.
Nice to meet you, Steve.
Fine.
Some woman tossed the gun
in the Dumpster.
What'd she look like?
So, uh, did you hock
the gun, or not?
Maybe I did, maybe I didn't.
$20 says that you do.
Steve, I'm getting old.
My memory's not as good
as it used to be.
Or you'll tell me for nothing.
$20.
Fine.
My memory's not as good
as it used to be.
Ten dollars says
you'll tell me fast
or you'll tell me for nothing.
What'd she look like?
She looked like a woman!
Beans?
No, thanks.
Julie:
So, after you left
I searched my whole apartment,
and the gun isn't here.
I know.
But I did find my ammunition
which I wanted to show you
hasn't been opened.
We can place you
at the crime scene...
You think I did this?
And your fingerprints
are on the gun.
Which I wanted to show you
hasn't been opened.
We found your gun, Julie.
Really? Where?
In a pawnshop downtown.
According to ballistics
this gun, which is
registered to you
fired the bullet that killed
David King.
Oh, my God.
We can place you
at the crime scene...
They do something
with sand dabs.
It's the most delectable thing
you've ever tasted.
Oh, no, I'm going to
relax a few minutes
and go to Santa Monica
for my class.
And your fingerprints
are on the gun.
You're going to arrest me?
You're under arrest for
the murder of David King.
I really wish you'd
come to lunch with us.
We're going to this
new place on the pier.
They do something
with sand dabs.
You're under arrest for
the murder of David King.
I didn't kill, David.
I loved him!
I really wish you'd
come to lunch with us.
Oh, okay.
I'll be fine, Mark.
You don't have to worry.
Well, I can't help it.
And go to Santa Monica
for my class.
Okay. We'll give you a ride.
Oh, they're sending
a van for me.
Oh, okay.
I want you to stay here with us.
I-I already feel
like I'm imposing.
I-I should go home.
You're not imposing.
Well, I can't help it.
I know.
Thank you.
Look, later this afternoon
we'll go back to your place
and pick up some more clothes.
I want you to stay here with us.
Jesse:
Mark!
Yeah? We're out here.
Okay, I'll go get my jacket.
See that Lara got
everything she needs
Sure. Hey, Lara.
Hi.
Need anything?
You're not imposing.
Besides, you can't go home...
It's still a crime scene.
And you can't stay in a hotel.
Yeah. Tell me what's
going on at the beach.
Some people are walking...
and, uh, there's a guy swimming.
And, uh...
are jogging along the water.
I keep crying ever
since David died.
I can't help myself.
All of the sudden, I just
find myself crying.
And, uh...
two very attractive
young females
are jogging along the water.
Okay, all set.
Are you sure you don't
want to come with us?
Yeah. I'm positive.
Did he tell you about
the, uh, sand dabs?
Yeah, he told me.
Have a good time.
I'll see you tonight.
You'd better put a sweater on.
All of the sudden, I just
find myself crying.
I'm sorry.
Yeah.
You'd better put a sweater on.
Dad, what are you doing?
Oh, I never liked
that vase anyway.
Then I was right.
It is possible.
Dad, what are you doing?
Talk louder.
Why?
Just keep talking.
What the hell are
you doing?
Did I get you?
Oh, I never liked
that vase anyway.
The big question
is, how did she
even get the gun?
He finally convinced me
that Lara could have.
Dad, assuming Lara
could fire the gun
the big question
is, how did she
even get the gun?
At lunch,
Jesse had this cockamamie idea.
It's not that cockamamie.
He's so sure that Julie Ward
didn't kill David
he finally convinced me
that Lara could have.
It is possible.
What's possible?
For a blind person
to shoot someone.
At lunch,
Jesse had this cockamamie idea.
May I help you?
Oh, yes. Thank you.
I'm trying to ring
my daughter's apartment
but I can't see to
punch in the code.
May I help you?
Oh. I'll help you.
Thank you.
Uh... here.
Here you go, right here
Oh. Oh, thank you.
I appreciate it so much.
But I can't see to
punch in the code.
I'm... I'm blind.
Who is your daughter?
Julie Warren.
Oh. I'll help you.
Chair.
Sofa.
Lamp.
Chair.
Okay, you!
Put your hands flat
on that dresser.
Spread them!
Bed.
Spread them!
Officer, you don't understand.
I'm a police consultant.
Yeah, and I'm Tiger Woods.
Hands on the dresser.
Aha!
The gun's in
the underwear drawer?
You're guessing.
Well, your mom used
to hide everything
in the underwear drawer.
Yeah, and I'm Tiger Woods.
Hands on the dresser.
Move it!
Dad...
Get your hands up.
Uh... I'm a cop.
My I.D.'s in my inside
jacket pocket.
I've got a search warrant.
Take your I.D. out.
Slowly.
We're running an investigation.
Yeah. Next time?
Turn off the silent alarm.
Am I right?
The gun's in
the underwear drawer?
This will only take a minute.
Hi.
All right, when Lara and I
were sitting out on the deck
the sun was hitting her
in the eyes
Sorry.
What's he doing here?
We're running an investigation.
Slowly.
Put it above your head.
Come on.
This will only take a minute.
To hide everything
in the underwear drawer.
Well, that's great, Dad.
There's just one problem.
How would a blind person know
to turn off the silent alarm?
That's a good question.
Yeah. You can see.
Well, blind people
are sensitive to light, too.
Tell him.
And heat.
If eyes are going
to tear from the sun
the sun was hitting her
in the eyes
and they started to tear up.
That happens to me all the time.
Yeah. You can see.
But it isn't impossible
for a blind person, is it?
No.
But the thing of it is
if she had said that
her eyes were sensitive
I haven't seen her cry.
Neither have I.
You think she can see?
I don't know, but I think
we should get her eyes
tested again.
If eyes are going
to tear from the sun
it's far more likely to happen
to someone with sight.
But it isn't impossible
for a blind person, is it?
Because of the sun,
I would have believed that.
But she said she keeps crying
over David.
I haven't seen her cry.
Well, if I were
getting my sight back
wouldn't I be the first to know?
Sloan residence.
Hi, Mark.
We should get her eyes
tested again.
Wouldn't she tell you
if she could see?
Not necessarily.
I'll make an appointment
with Lara.
I'll... I'll be there.
Okay. Bye.
Wouldn't I be the first to know?
Oh, I see.
No, no. I... I understand.
I'll... I'll be there.
Lara:
"B," "E," "C," "F," "D."
Did you know this
was going to happen?
There was a chance.
We knew that much.
Try the next line.
Yeah, this is Lieutenant Sloan.
I need paramedics
at 3231 Beach Drive.
Looks like she tripped
and fell down the stairs.
Lara:
"B," "E," "C," "F," "D."
I need paramedics
at 3231 Beach Drive.
Got an unconscious woman.
Looks like she tripped
and fell down the stairs.
Try the next line.
Do you think the fall
gave me my sight back?
The next line.
"L," "Q," "O," "P."
I don't buy it.
Which means...?
The minute she knew
she was going
to be tested again
she couldn't pretend
to be blind anymore.
She was given every test.
There's no question
that she couldn't see.
The question is, when did she
regain her sight?
Well, she can see.
Lara King can definitely see.
We just don't know
how long that's
been the case.
"S," "L," "N"
Julie Warren couldn't do this.
Well, whoever killed David
had to have been able to see.
Well, she can see.
She couldn't pretend
to be blind anymore.
You think
she's been lying all along?
No. She was blind.
She was given every test.
"P," "E," "Z," "F," "T," "D."
Very good.
"S," "L," "N"
"R," "J," "G"
"P," "E," "Z," "F," "T," "D."
Very good.
Is missing a full clip
of bullets.
David took me to the country
and he taught me
how to fire the gun.
We found this automatic
in the nightstand
next to your bed.
You searched my house.
You need a warrant
to search my house.
I have one.
That's true, but Julie
has the same type of gun.
Well, David probably
gave it to her.
I have one.
Well, in that case,
what is your point?
You know that's not the gun
that was used
to kill David.
That's true, but Julie
has the same type of gun.
Well, David probably
gave it to her.
Her ammunition was never opened.
Your ammunition, which I found
with the gun in your bedroom
is missing a full clip
of bullets.
Well, actually, Lara,
I had a couple of questions
I wanted to ask you myself.
Somehow, I'm not surprised.
Julie Warren said
that you weren't here at 2:00
You're not accusing me
of anything
but you sure
are checking me out.
Where were you during that hour?
And he taught me
how to fire the gun.
Are you suggesting
that I shot David?
How could I shoot David
when I couldn't see?
You brought me here
so he could question me.
Well, actually, Lara,
I had a couple of questions
Julie Warren said
that you weren't here at 2:00
on the day of the murder.
But the hospital's only about
a half an hour from here.
Where were you during that hour?
I took my dog to the pet shop
and I got him a bath.
There's also the fingerprints
on the computer.
A half an hour from here.
You didn't get there till 3:30.
That leaves an hour
unaccounted for.
And you might have written
the e-mail to Julie.
Well,
I wrote a letter to my mother.
That's what I wrote.
On the computer.
What fingerprints?
What are you talking about?
Your fingerprints overlap
all the other fingerprints
on the computer keyboard.
Which means you
were the last one
to use it.
And you might have written
the e-mail to Julie.
That's what I wrote.
How could you do that
when you can't see?
I was a receptionist
for five years... I touch-type.
I use the hot keys
Uh... no. We have
everything we need.
So I can have my house back?
I use the hot keys
instead of a mouse.
Is this still a crime scene?
Yes.
Good. Then get out!
Both of you
just get out!
Quit selling, Jesse.
Jesse, we're convinced
Julie didn't do it.
Then why is she still in prison?
She'll be out in
a couple of hours.
I'm going to meet
with her later.
And she asked me to tell here
what was going on at the beach
and I could tell
that she could see.
Quit selling, Jesse.
Just get out!
Jesse:
I was sitting right next
to Lara over there
and she asked me to tell here
what was going on at the beach
Lara takes the dog
to the pet shop for a bath.
It's true. I checked.
Then she goes by Julie's
and steals the gun.
I'm going to meet
with her later.
You can come with
me if you want.
Thanks. That'd be great.
Here's what I think happened.
Lara takes the dog
to the pet shop for a bath.
But none of the drivers could
identify her.
And she could see.
Well, she certainly couldn't see
when we examined her
but she must have been able
to see when she shot David.
Then she goes by Julie's
and steals the gun.
She gets home
and realizes
it's empty.
Uses her own ammunition
to shoot David
Yeah.
That and she probably figured
that David would divorce her
when he found out she could see.
Says this is all theory.
We've got no evidence.
Uses her own ammunition
to shoot David
then picks up the dog
and goes to the hospital.
I assume she gets around by bus
but none of the drivers could
identify her.
But she must have been able
to see when she shot David.
Revenge. That's why
she framed Julie.
Yeah.
When he found out she could see.
When I talked to the D.A.
about releasing Julie
he had a serious problem.
Like what?
Says this is all theory.
Steve:
How you doing?
Fine.
How does it feel to be out?
You've got a hell of a friend
in Jesse here.
I know that.
Never stopped fighting for you.
Never believed you were guilty
for a second.
Thanks.
How does it feel to be out?
Oh, you know, I'll be okay.
You've got a hell of a friend
in Jesse here.
Good. Let's get started.
She stole your gun.
How'd she get past
the silent alarm?
I had you brought over here
because we need your help.
Well, frankly,
you're the last person
I wanted to see.
Thanks.
You'd do the same for me.
Oh, I don't know.
Maybe not.
Hey...
I had you brought over here
I wanted to see.
I can understand that.
But I would do anything
to get Lara for framing me.
How'd she get past
the silent alarm?
Um, well, David used
to meet me at my apartment.
Sometimes he would get there
so I made him write it down
and keep it in his wallet.
Maybe Lara came across it
before the accident.
Sometimes he would get there
before I would
and he could never remember
the code for the silent alarm
so I made him write it down
and keep it in his wallet.
Maybe Lara came across it
before the accident.
Or afterwards.
But she wouldn't have
known the code
for the front door, though.
That was changed last month.
We think we know
how she did that.
Are you saying she
regained her sight
before the murder?
Sometimes it comes back
spontaneously
especially after
a few months have passed.
I know this isn't
exactly pleasant
but if you could look
through these
maybe you'll see something
that we missed.
Are you saying she
regained her sight
before the murder?
Yeah. It doesn't require
a fall to get your vision back.
Sometimes it comes back
spontaneously
maybe you'll see something
that we missed.
You know what?
I-I can't look at these.
That's all right.
Look at these.
These were taken
by the news photographer.
I don't see anything.
How dare you come to my house.
I knew you killed David
and I think I can prove it.
Isn't it enough that you had
an affair with my husband?
Why do you want to
hurt me like this?
How dare you come to my house.
I can't wait to show you.
How the hell did you get
out of jail?
They didn't have enough
evidence to hold me.
Please! Do you expect
anybody to believe that?
And David never loved you.
He kept leaving you
and coming home to me.
They didn't have enough
evidence to hold me.
And if I were you
I wouldn't try
to plant any more.
I knew you killed David
and I think I can prove it.
Why do you want to
hurt me like this?
You tried to frame me
for murder.
Please! Do you expect
anybody to believe that?
You may be right about that.
Maybe David never did love me
but you didn't believe
he loved you either, did you?
He kept leaving you
and coming home to me.
You're the one with
the motive, not me.
You may be right about that.
You'll want to see this.
But you didn't believe
he loved you either, did you?
I want to show you something.
Can we go inside?
Trust me.
You'll want to see this.
What's wrong with this picture?
I don't know.
What does this have
to do with anything?
Look at it.
I did. I don't see anything.
You're the most
fastidious dresser I know.
You'll go back to a tailor
over and over again
until something fits exactly
the way you want it to.
You have shoes that go
with every outfit.
David used to complain
about that all the time.
Well, what a charming anecdote.
I'll take it as a compliment.
Don't. Look at the picture.
Your shoes are the wrong color.
Well, in case you've
forgotten, I was blind.
I think the jury's out on that.
But even if you were,
you still would have known
those pants weren't
cut for those shoes.
Don't. Look at the picture.
Your shoes are the wrong color.
They don't go with those pants.
Well, in case you've
forgotten, I was blind.
Those pants weren't
cut for those shoes.
Most people wouldn't
have noticed. Look, Lara.
Mmm.
Those pants are very short.
My guess is something happened
so that you couldn't wear
the right shoes.
Maybe you got blood on them
after you killed David.
Oh, right.
You tell me.
I didn't kill David.
Well, then you have
nothing to worry about.
Where did you get that picture?
From the newspaper.
Well, then you have
nothing to worry about.
From the newspaper.
But I haven't gone
to the police. Not yet.
I wanted you to know that
your life is in my hands
and I can destroy you
anytime I want.
Bye.
Whatever you're looking for
it's gone.
What? You took it?
Depends on what
you're looking for.
What'd you take?
A couple of things.
A gun.
What else?
A friend of mine has them.
What else did you take
out of the Dumpster?
I dream I'm not sitting here.
Where are the ladies' shoes?
I dream I'm in a room with a bed
eating a wonderful meal.
There are a pair
of ladies' shoes
in there along with the gun.
What else?
You know, I have a dream.
What else did you take
out of the Dumpster?
In there along with the gun.
What did you do with them?
That'll cost you
another hundred, my dear.
I never remember jokes.
I don't talk to nobody
who won't tell me no joke.
Well, I'll tell you something
really funny.
That'll cost you
another hundred, my dear.
Here.
Over there.
Around the bend.
A friend of mine has them.
Boo.
Boo who?
You better stop all that crying
or I ain't going to talk to you.
That's really funny.
Hi.
I'll buy 'em from you.
Can't have 'em.
Now that's funny.
You can name your price.
Hi.
Knock, knock.
Excuse me?
Knock, knock!
Who's there?
Boo.
Well, I'll tell you something
really funny.
You're sleeping in the street
in shoes worth over $300.
You can name your price.
What do you expect me to, huh?
Walk around here barefoot?!
I'll buy you new shoes.
My friend,
he gave me these shoes.
That's really funny.
Go ahead. You tell me a joke.
Well, you know,
I don't know any.
I never remember jokes.
I threw them away by accident
and now I have
to have them back.
Allow me to introduce myself.
In shoes worth over $300.
You want 'em?
Yeah.
Tell you what.
I'll buy 'em from you.
What you trying to say?
You trying to say
my friend, he stole
these shoes?
No, no. Your friend did
not steal the shoes.
I threw them away by accident
My friend,
he gave me these shoes.
Don't you think they're me?
I want the shoes.
They're mine.
No, they're mine.
What you trying to say?
Steve:
David's blood is
on the shoes.
We just had to prove
they were yours.
You're under arrest.
Allow me to introduce myself.
Detective First Class
Barbara Quinn.
I believe you know
Detective Sloan.
Yeah, it was so strange, Jess.
Like a drug or something.
I thought if I didn't
hear his voice
or smell his aftershave,
I was going to die.
I believe you know
Detective Sloan.
I'm sure he's heard
every word you said
and if not, I have it on tape.
Steve:
David's blood is
on the shoes.
You're under arrest.
Take her away and read her
rights.
Good work, hobo cop.
Well, fortunately,
I'm coming out of it.
Good. I'm glad I
have you back.
Thank you.
I'll race you to the bluff.
Hey.
Have you ever felt that way?
Let me think. No.
Well, fortunately,
I'm coming out of it.
Hey.
I think she just
might beat Jesse.
Oh, easy.
Good work, hobo cop.
Yeah.
I don't know what came over me.
David, you mean.
Yeah, it was so strange, Jess.
Will you explain
something to me?
Yeah, if I can.
Why is it someone
like Imelda Marcos has
or smell his aftershave,
I was going to die.
Have you ever felt that way?
Like with Lara.
If she hadn't been so vain
about her appearance...
About how other people see her...
Why is it someone
like Imelda Marcos has
hundreds of pairs of shoes?
Because she's got
hundreds of pairs
of feet?
About how other people see her...
Nobody would have thought
twice about those shoes.
She could have
gotten away with murder.
What are you kidding?
With Sherlock Sloan on the case?
She never had a chance.