Secrets and Lies (2015–2016): Season 1, Episode 9 - The Mother - full transcript

Previously on
"Secrets And Lies"...

You're a murder suspect, Ben.

How do you think that's gonna
look to a family-court judge?

You're really gonna use our
kids to get your revenge?

That $25,000 that paid for my retainer

came straight from the missus.

Your wife is hiding cash.

Dave and I retraced our steps.

It all came back when I saw
Tom's trike in the driveway.

I wanted to warn Jess.

- About what?
- Christy.



That was the night she
found out about me and Jess.

Tom woke up, so I
walked him back to bed.

You were the last person
to see Tom Murphy alive.

No. That would be his killer.

Is that my blood-spatter report?

No.

It's just the transcript

from your meeting with
Crawford and his lawyer.

You got something new?

Ben Crawford came in voluntarily

and placed himself
in the victim's house,

said he read the boy a bedtime story.

That's good.

Makes him the last known
person to see the kid alive.



Even if Crawford didn't know any better,

why would his lawyer let him do that?

Bad-guys manual.

Makes him look like he's cooperating.

All that matters is,
he killed Tom Murphy.

The problem is, I don't think
Crawford killed anyone.

You're looking for something?

Where'd you get the money, Christy?

Michael.

He just gave you 150 grand?

Over a number of years.

"Over a number of years."

This just gets better and better.

He was trying to help.

By getting you to lie to me?

He's a hell of a guy.

He was worried about us,
Ben... about our future.

Right, 'cause you married me.

It was just a cushion.

$150,000 is not a cushion.
It's an escape plan.

So you could take the
girls and leave me.

That wasn't the plan
before, but it's a great idea...

especially when you consider custody.

Give me my money, Ben.

I guess we could make a deal.

I have your money. You have my children.

Funny.

I will end up with both.

Hey. What's going on?

Nothing. It's fine.

Here.

Thanks.

Jess asked me to clear out Tom's room.

She just can't.

Hey, do you still have Jess' house key?

We should really get that back.

I don't know where Nat keeps
it, but I'll take a look.

I keep telling Jess to change
the locks, but she won't.

She says she doesn't care.

Is she okay?

Yeah.

She'd be a lot better
if she took her meds.

Yeah, she said she doesn't
like the sedatives...

The ones the doctors
gave her after Tom died.

You really don't know my sister at all.

Ahhhhhh.

Ooh, yeah. That smells good.

It's kind of beautiful, brother.

I just want to eat it.

150 grand.

Wow.

I just want to pour it into the tub

and then take a naked money bath.

You'd need a lot more than 150...

Hey.

Garner wants to float Christy
as an alternate suspect.

If it saves your bacon, bro, why not?

Because she's the mother of my children.

Yeah. She also hid a bazillion
dollars in your house, man.

I say fair game.

Besides, she's prob...

Boop.

Finish that. What?

I won't say anything.

Come on, man. What?

I know how this goes down, all right?

I'm not getting caught in this trap.

You obviously want to say something.

Say it.

Come on, Dave.

I know how this works, okay?

I trash Christy tonight, you
get back with her tomorrow.

We're not getting back together.

Our marriage is over.

Okay, just...

Just remember that you
made me say this.

Okay.

Okay, don't you think
that it's a little weird

that Christy was so eager

to help out Andrea
with the investigation?

"Andrea" now?

It was a very expensive meal.

Look, the fact is that
Christy basically told her

exactly where to find the flashlight.

She told Michael.

Who she knew would go
straight to the cops.

Plus, the same night that
you talked to her about Jess,

that is the same night
that Tommy ended up dead.

Wait, man.

Y-y-you can't seriously
think that Christy...

A woman scorned, brother.

She's a lot of things,
but she wouldn't hurt Tom.

Yeah, you didn't think she'd hide
money in your house, either...

Take the kids...

Do the hokey pokey with a client.

Come on.

Then why'd she put the
flashlight back in my truck?

To frame you.

And after she framed me,

why did she pay my lawyer 25 grand?

Image is everything to her, man.

I'm sorry.

So she pays off Garner to
look like the devoted martyr

who would stick with her
husband no matter what.

I know it's messed up. It's messed up.

But you can't ignore the facts here.

Tommy's dead,

and Christy had the motive
and the opportunity.

You bellowed?

I need hard evidence to make an arrest.

Tom Murphy was attacked with a flashlight.

Where is my spattern alysis?

In the lab, waiting be reprocessed.

You got extra personnel and equipment

to help you fix what
Linda Freeman broke.

What's the holdup?

I get my marching orders
from the inspector general.

He tells me what's important.

I've already reconfirmed

the make and model of the flashlight,

as well as the brand and the item number

of the killer's blue jacket.

You're welcome.

How long is it gonna be?

How about this?

I'll call you when I'm done.

Dad?

Hey.

How'd you guys get here?

- Hey, dad.
- Hey, hon.

Is your mother here?

Uncle Michael brought
us to get more clothes.

Mom's out somewhere.

With Sam. I think he's her boyfriend.

Shut up, Abby.

He's been around like twice.

He's a tool.

It's okay.

No, it's not.

If you and mom split
up, what are we gonna do?

W-where are we gonna live?

We'll figure it out.

It's not something you
should have to worry about.

You'll have two homes with
no fighting. I promise.

Are you gonna be with Jess?

What? No.

Abby, where did you hear that?

Uncle Michael.

He said you love her.

I...Like Jess. We all do.

She's our neighbor,

and she's going through a tough time.

I...

We get it.

Come on, Abby. Let's get our stuff.

Hey, man, you don't have to respect me.

But if you badmouth me to my girls again,

we're gonna have a problem.

What are you talking about?

Jess.

Stop putting ideas in their heads.

We're not together. Got it?

Boy.

Yeah, they must have overheard.

You know, Michael, I really thought
you loved my girls.

After everything they've been through,

why would you want to hurt them more?

I'm sorry.

It won't happen again.

Hey, girls.

- You ready?
- Yep.

Thank you.

Abby?

I'm not going.

We didn't get Christmas.

Can we at least go to the fireworks,

like we do every year?

I know it's hard, hon.

Abby, go to the fireworks.

Make a night of it.

Yes!

All right, just, tell Christy

I'll bring the girls back after.

Won't be a problem.

I'll pass. None of my
friends will be there anyway.

Come on.

Abby needs you, dad.

Have a good time.

Guess it's just you and me.

I'm excited.

Here it is.

I didn't get to see you, so...

Merry Christmas, dad.

I wrapped it myself.

You did.
Better than I can do.

The best part is tearing it open.

I don't want to mess it up.

Thank you, Abby.

I love it.

You can add more photos
whenever you want.

I don't want you to be alone.

Sweetie, I'm not alone.

I have you and Nat.

Honey, I'm so sorry about all this.

But you have to remember
...No matter what,

your mother and I both
love you very much.

I know that.

It means you don't have to
pick sides or play favorites.

I can't help it. I'm a daddy's girl.

Is that okay?

Come here.

Why are we here again?

I'm starting over.

I got a backlog of evidence to process.

If I'm right, we'll have more soon.

I need an evidence marker.

It's been weeks. That
could be anyone's toy.

And this could be anyone's job.

I want you to spray
this whole area down.

The crime scene is back there.

Wasn't supposed to be.

All right.

Tom's killer wanted to
get him down to the river

so he'd drown.

The boy couldn't swim.

Whoa.

He tried to run away,
and that's why he got hit.

The first blow happened here,

and then she chased him
back there, where he died.

"She"?

Water killing is a female's M.O.

I thought you were
looking at Ben Crawford.

Not anymore.

Tom's killer is female.

What you got there, monk?

Are you hiding something?

Mom said not to show you.

She said you'd be mad
'cause it's just from her.

Don't hide anything from me... ever.

But I am jealous.

Better phone than mine.

So, put my number in there.

Hey.

My car won't start.

Where you headed? You need a lift?

To the fireworks.

Us too.

You were gonna go alone?

Well, I used to take Tom every year.

It was our tradition.

He loved how loud it got.

She used to hate the noise.

You remember?

You'd make us take you, and
then you'd cry the whole time.

Dad.

I know... you love it now.

And I don't want to
miss it, so can we go?

Well, you sure this is
okay... me coming along?

Why would you want to go
anywhere that reminds you of Tom?

Abby.

I just mean...

Doesn't it make you sad?

Actually, it's nice remembering
things that made him happy.

Let's go.

How many tickets do we have left?

Enough for a ride or some games.

What do you want?

Remember when I made
Nat take me on this?

Right before you threw up
your cotton candy all over her?

That time?

Good times.

Should we all go on?

With her?

I know... tonight's our night, Abby,

but she's sad and lonely.

Tom's gone.

Jess? Can you take our picture?

It's all ready. Just snap.

Okay, got it.

Thanks for being such a good sport.

Ready?

Go on, step on in, dear.

Let me take a picture
of the whole family.

Okay, thanks. There you are.

We're not a family.

Come on, dad. Let's go find the games.

Thank you.

I'll catch you later.

They won't stop!

Got it!

Which one did you get?

That guy down there is gonna beat you.

Congratulations, little lady.

Winner gets to pick a prize!

Nice, monkey!

Winner!

She's having a good time.

Yeah.

The split's been tough on her.

So has everything else.

How are you doing?

It's hard to be happy.

But this place is helping.

Thanks for letting me tag along.

What's wrong?

What?

This is gonna sound crazy,

but I-I-I thought I
saw Cornell over there.

Here?

On the other side of that ride, yeah.

I doubt she'd risk coming here.

I mean, that actually
means she'd have fun.

Dad? Can we get kettle corn?

"Can we get kettle corn?"

You know the answer.

We'll wait right here for you, okay?

Okay.

You know, I apologized to Christy,

but not to you.

Jess, I was there, too.

I guess I just feel
more guilty 'cause...

I don't regret it.

Because of our mistake,

I mean, I had five
beautiful years with Tom.

You gave me that.

And I'm always gonna
be grateful for that.

Abby! Abby, what's wrong?!

What happened, hon?

Honey, it's okay.

Everything's gonna be okay.

Can we fix it?

It's dead, monk.

Mom's gonna be so mad.

What do I do?

Tell her the truth.

She'll be angry you didn't
take care of your phone,

but she'll get over it.

You know that.

It's my fault.

I have to take responsibility.

Yes, you do.

You got to face the music.

And so will I if I
don't get you home soon.

I don't want to go to
Uncle Michael's house.

I don't like it there.

You used to love it.

He has all the games and
movies and a big flat-screen.

It's not home.
I want to sleep in my own bed.

Please.

You just got to be patient, sweetie.

That's all I can tell you.

It's all right.

Hey, are you okay, Abby?

I got you the kettle corn.

Let's just go.

Trust me... that's the last time

I got roped into a bachelor auction.

Detective Cornell.

I'm sorry to interrupt.

This is Sam Morrison.

Hello.

It's a pricy Bordeaux.

I like it.

You treat yourself well, Mr. Morrison.

Three houses, two cars,
lots of trips overseas.

W-why are you checking up on me?

I'm not in the middle
of whatever this is.

That's not accurate.

You were with Mrs. Crawford
the night Tom Murphy got killed.

What are you implying?

I told you Sam was a good friend

who gave me a shoulder to cry on.

Right.

After you found out

that your husband had
slept with Jess Murphy.

That must have been so hard to hear.

I had my suspicions.

So, you left the house, and
you went to the Kwik Mart,

and then Mr. Morrison
offered you comfort.

I listened.

Christy's been in absolute hell.

Her husband's a liar.

If you ask me, the guy's an ass.

I'd rather ask you what time
Mrs. Crawford left your house.

- I left...
- Twelve thirty.

It was half past, detective.

Anything else?

I know where to find you if I need you.

Thank you.

Sam.

I'm not doing this.

People do show their true colors
when they're under pressure.

What time did you come home
the night Tom was killed?

Isn't that Detective Cornell's car?

Yeah. What's she doing here?

That's mom's boy...

Sam.

He's mom's friend.

I'll be back.

Can you talk to mom so
we can all come home?

Your mother and I can't
live together anymore.

Well...

Can you ask her if I can
come live with you?

I'll help take care of you, dad.

I can do stuff around
the house. You'll see.

It's not that simple.

Don't you want me?

Of course I do.

But a girl needs her mother...
especially a teenage girl.

You want to be with Jess.

You love her.

Abby, we talked about
this. I love you and Nat.

Jess is just a friend.

Mom says the same thing about Sam,

but I saw her kiss him.

Please, dad.

I want to live with you.

I want that, too,
sweetheart, believe me.

But...

Mom's right... you're a liar.

You say you love us

but you just want to be with Jess.

This is ridiculous.

I had nothing to do with Tom's death.

I'm not accusing you, Mrs. Crawford.

If this is what you did to
Ben, no wonder he went nuts.

Your husband went and
slept with a neighbor.

I've seen women commit murder

for less than what you've been through.

You argued.

Didn't you say, "Jess and Tom must go"?

Did you say that?

That's not what she said!

You're getting it all wrong!

What did your mother say, Abby?

She said she'd take us
if dad didn't go away.

You heard the fight?

Everyone heard the fight, mom.

- I'm so sorry.
- Yeah, you're sorry.

You guys can't keep doing
this. Abby's just a kid.

Sweetheart, come here.

Come here.

We've had enough.

I'm really sorry, hon.

You okay?

There's just too much quiet.

I know what you mean.

I'll walk you home.

You don't have to do that. I'll be fine.

You want to talk or...?

Forget it.
I'm sorr...

No.

I'd love some company.

Good morning.

Last night was insane.

Good or bad?

Great.

But it wasn't as good as last time.

Hey.

I didn't mean it like that.

It's just...

Last time, we made Tom.

I can't imagine how
hard that's been for you.

Tom was such a great kid.

We could make another.

What?

I'm sorry.

Um... That was...

I shouldn't have said that.
Just ignore that I said that.

Um...

I just miss Tom so much lately,

I don't know what I'm saying,
so if you could just rewind...

It's okay. Don't worry about it.

I'm gonna jump in the shower.

- You're dressed.
- Yep.

Well, I was kind of, sort
of hoping you'd join me.

Can I get a rain check?

Or we could...

Yeah, I just, um, I-I got
a ton to do this morning.

Are you sure?

Yeah. I'm sorry.

No, no, no. But m-m-maybe
we can make it up later.

Okay. Yeah.

Maybe I can make something for dinner.

That sounds great.

I'm not ready for you yet.

Just give me what you have so far.

You know I can't do that.

The clock is ticking.

And this is new
evidence I found for you.

So let me process it... for you.

When can I have my results?

When I'm done.

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What is it?

Daddy?

Hey, monkey.

What's up?

I'm sorry I yelled at you.

I'm sorry, too.

I asked mom if we could come home.

She said no.

It's okay. W-we're gonna
figure it out, all right?

Okay.

Hey, sweetie, do you know where Nat kept

the key to Jess' house?

Why?

Well, we don't need it anymore,

and, Jess' sister asked for it back.

I don't know. Maybe in the kitchen.

Yeah?

This place is boring. It's not fun.

There's nothing to do here.

Uncle Michael keeps trying
to teach me how to play chess.

Well, chess is a good game to know.

I don't want to play chess.

It's like joining the math club.

Yeah, I don't blame
you. Chess is boring.

Um... Is it okay

if I give you a call
back a little later?

Okay.

All right. I love you.

Put that down.

Jess, what happened to Jane?

What are you doing here?

I know about the pills.

I know that you're not taking them.

That blue jacket's yours.

What are you talking about?

Jess, your baby is dead.

What are the odds of
having two dead kids?

Get out of my house.

What happened to them both?

What happened to them?

What did you do to them?

I loved my kids!

Get out!

I hate you!

You don't know what it's
like to lose a child!

I loved Tom, too!

You still have yours!

Speak.

911, man.

What is your emergency, sir?

I think I got, like, a
"fatal attraction" thing

happening with Jess Murphy.

What?!

Hold on. You hit that again?

That's not the issue. H-her
being crazy is the issue.

Yeah. No. Wait. Um,
who's the crazy one, Ben?

She is. Seriously.

She needs medication.

I saw a picture of her
wearing the blue jacket.

The blue jacket? That's crazy.

What are you going to do?

This time, I'm gonna find it.

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

Did we learn nothing

from pointing fingers
at people, Benjamin?

That's why...

I'm gonna go talk to her sister first.

Well, Nicole should be at yoga.

Her ashtanga class starts in 20 minutes.

How... how the hell
would you know that?

The, the zen yoga is right
across from the cold stone.

Ben?

Hi, sweetie.

What do you want, Ben? I have a class.

I want to know what happened to Jane.

She told you about her?

How did she die?

Sudden infant death syndrome.

It happens sometimes. Babies
just die for no reason.

SIDS?

Jess fell apart.

Scott had to commit her for 72 hours

so she wouldn't hurt herself.

Was she taking these at the time?

Go home, Ben.

You said that I didn't know
her, so what am I missing?

Jess is bipolar and goes off her meds

and happens to have two dead children?

Jess didn't kill anybody.

What's wrong with you?

She has got hundreds
of these stashed away.

Yeah, because when Jess
takes her meds, she's great.

She's so good that she feels

like she doesn't need them anymore.

Yeah, well, she's not on them now.

How violent does she get?

It's not what you think.

When Jess loses control, she has fits.

She destroys things, not people.

Scott couldn't take her
ups and downs anymore.

That's why he left.

Jess showed me a video. She
said Scott destroyed the house.

It was her, wasn't it?

She has outbursts.

I've been dealing with it
since we were teenagers.

But there's no way that she killed Tom.

She loved him more than anything.

Did you tell Cornell any of this?

She's my sister.

Hello?

- I-is she there?
- Who?

Abby.

Is Abby with you?

What? No.

God.

Christy, what's going on?

She was in her room.

I went in to check on her,

and... and I thought maybe
she snuck out to see you.

All right, I'm headed home now.

How long has she been gone?

I've looked everywhere, Ben.

She's... she's gone.

Abby?!

Abby?!

Abby?!

John Patrick called.
He has results for you.

Abby?!

Abby?!

Abby?!

Elaine! Elaine!

Elaine, have you seen Abby?

- No. What's going on?
- She's missing.

Happy New Year, Andrea.

How long's she been gone?

I don't know.

Call Detective Cornell.

Do you have Abby in there?!

You lost your daughter now?

Feels horrible, doesn't it?

If you hurt her, I'll kill you!

I was right.

It was her.

She killed Tom Murphy.