1 00:00:00,251 --> 00:00:01,627 Is there anything you haven't told me? 2 00:00:02,837 --> 00:00:05,214 [Jessica] Tonight on Murder, She Wrote. 3 00:00:06,048 --> 00:00:07,675 What in the hell are you doing here? 4 00:00:07,758 --> 00:00:10,720 You must be crazy calling here. You stood me up, Vivian. 5 00:00:10,803 --> 00:00:12,388 Maybe that's the way it's supposed to be 6 00:00:12,471 --> 00:00:13,639 up here in Norman Rockwell land. 7 00:00:13,723 --> 00:00:16,183 -You're my big surprise... for my wife. -Oh? 8 00:00:16,267 --> 00:00:20,438 So I hear you're the man that I should talk to, Augie. 9 00:00:20,521 --> 00:00:22,898 Lady, I'm married, three children. 10 00:00:22,982 --> 00:00:26,485 Vivian Proctor was in Eric Bowman's motel room. 11 00:00:26,569 --> 00:00:27,820 And she wasn't there, believe me, 12 00:00:27,903 --> 00:00:29,947 to sell him any girl scout cookies. 13 00:01:36,305 --> 00:01:37,932 Ta-da! 14 00:01:40,226 --> 00:01:41,977 Can I put the frosting on, Daddy? 15 00:01:42,061 --> 00:01:43,312 Dad said I could help him. 16 00:01:43,395 --> 00:01:45,439 Hey, you guys, it has to cool first. 17 00:01:45,898 --> 00:01:48,776 Which reminds me. Now, you've got a dental checkup 18 00:01:48,859 --> 00:01:50,236 After school tomorrow, Debbie. 19 00:01:50,319 --> 00:01:52,071 Dad, is Mom gonna be back in time 20 00:01:52,154 --> 00:01:53,239 for the Little League game? 21 00:01:53,322 --> 00:01:54,657 Are you kidding? 22 00:01:54,740 --> 00:01:55,950 Wild horses wouldn't drag me away. 23 00:01:56,033 --> 00:01:57,827 -Mom! -Hello! 24 00:01:57,910 --> 00:02:00,788 Isn't that famous right-hander Danny Proctor pitching tonight? 25 00:02:00,871 --> 00:02:04,834 -We baked you a cake special, Mom. -You did? Hmm? 26 00:02:04,917 --> 00:02:06,085 Ooh, tastes like chocolate. 27 00:02:06,168 --> 00:02:08,587 I knew you'd be back in time. 28 00:02:08,671 --> 00:02:09,839 [Mom] With you pitching and Dad coaching, 29 00:02:09,922 --> 00:02:11,882 those Blue Jays don't have a chance. 30 00:02:11,966 --> 00:02:14,510 Mom, didn't you bring us anything this time? 31 00:02:14,593 --> 00:02:17,930 [gasps] I think I forgot. 32 00:02:18,013 --> 00:02:22,017 No. I left the packages in the car. 33 00:02:22,101 --> 00:02:23,644 Come on. 34 00:02:26,397 --> 00:02:29,483 [sighs] Oh, hi. 35 00:02:29,567 --> 00:02:31,944 Mmm! Ah! 36 00:02:34,905 --> 00:02:37,950 -So how was the trip? -Well, it was exhausting. 37 00:02:38,659 --> 00:02:40,953 But I'm fine. I'm home now. 38 00:02:41,036 --> 00:02:43,831 Oh, God, I missed you. Mmm. 39 00:02:43,914 --> 00:02:45,791 Sometimes I wish you didn't have to work so hard. 40 00:02:45,875 --> 00:02:49,712 Well, it's only three or four days a week, 41 00:02:49,795 --> 00:02:52,590 and then it's golden time back here 42 00:02:52,673 --> 00:02:55,259 with the world's cuddliest family. 43 00:02:55,342 --> 00:02:57,261 Mmm! That works for me. 44 00:02:57,344 --> 00:02:59,430 Yeah? You sure? 45 00:02:59,513 --> 00:03:01,849 I mean, no old male ego problems? 46 00:03:01,932 --> 00:03:04,184 -My male ego's fine, believe me. -OK. 47 00:03:04,268 --> 00:03:06,228 Yeah. 48 00:03:06,312 --> 00:03:09,982 So, if you're not too tired after the game tonight... 49 00:03:10,065 --> 00:03:12,776 You... [phone ringing] 50 00:03:12,860 --> 00:03:16,030 -Mm-mm-mm-mm. -Mm-mm-mm-mm. 51 00:03:19,950 --> 00:03:21,201 Proctor residence. 52 00:03:21,785 --> 00:03:23,871 Yes, she's here. May I say who's calling? 53 00:03:25,581 --> 00:03:28,292 Somebody named Eric. Says it's business. 54 00:03:29,168 --> 00:03:31,712 Oh, that's a client from Chicago. 55 00:03:32,588 --> 00:03:34,465 I shouldn't have given out this number. 56 00:03:34,840 --> 00:03:36,300 I'll take it in the den. 57 00:03:50,147 --> 00:03:51,482 I've got it, honey. 58 00:03:53,567 --> 00:03:54,985 Hello. 59 00:03:55,069 --> 00:03:56,862 You stood me up, Vivian. 60 00:03:57,154 --> 00:03:58,447 That's not very nice. 61 00:03:58,530 --> 00:04:01,867 -You must be crazy calling here. -I told the Hausfrau 62 00:04:01,951 --> 00:04:03,661 it was business. 63 00:04:03,744 --> 00:04:06,246 So, when are we gonna get together? 64 00:04:06,330 --> 00:04:09,333 I told you I couldn't see you today. I just got home. 65 00:04:09,416 --> 00:04:10,626 So what about tonight? 66 00:04:10,709 --> 00:04:13,045 Why don't you slip over here 67 00:04:13,128 --> 00:04:15,923 and meet me at the Starlight Motel about, uh, 9:00? 68 00:04:16,006 --> 00:04:18,968 -That is impossible! -What's the problem? 69 00:04:19,051 --> 00:04:22,221 Doesn't Ralphie have a Little League game tonight? 70 00:04:22,304 --> 00:04:25,557 Eric, I can't handle this. 71 00:04:25,641 --> 00:04:29,645 Vivian, we both know you'll be here. 72 00:04:29,728 --> 00:04:31,063 9 o'clock. 73 00:04:32,064 --> 00:04:33,107 I'll be waiting. 74 00:04:36,443 --> 00:04:38,654 [woman laughing] 75 00:04:38,737 --> 00:04:41,365 Frankie, right here. 76 00:04:41,448 --> 00:04:43,075 You got it, Mr. Specter. 77 00:04:43,158 --> 00:04:45,202 Now, I hope that was one of your bimbos, 78 00:04:45,285 --> 00:04:46,787 'cause if you were trying to lay off your action 79 00:04:46,870 --> 00:04:48,789 on somebody else, I'd be very disappointed. 80 00:04:48,872 --> 00:04:50,958 Actually, it was a banker friend of mine. 81 00:04:51,041 --> 00:04:53,961 He's giving me another mortgage on my house for the $50,000. 82 00:04:54,044 --> 00:04:55,587 I'm very happy to hear that, 83 00:04:55,671 --> 00:04:58,590 because a good wager between gentlemen is an important thing. 84 00:04:58,674 --> 00:05:01,385 Hey, Augie, come on. 85 00:05:01,468 --> 00:05:03,637 How much action have I given you over the years? 86 00:05:03,721 --> 00:05:04,805 You know I'm good for it. 87 00:05:04,888 --> 00:05:06,098 Eric, I know you're good for it. 88 00:05:06,181 --> 00:05:08,058 I know you won't disappoint me. 89 00:05:08,142 --> 00:05:09,727 It's that I have a certain kind of overhead... 90 00:05:09,810 --> 00:05:12,187 Certain kind of things I need to take care of. 91 00:05:12,271 --> 00:05:14,440 The guys in Brockton are startin' to get nervous, 92 00:05:14,523 --> 00:05:17,234 so I figure you ought to pay me by tomorrow, OK? 93 00:05:17,317 --> 00:05:19,987 You'll have it tomorrow, Augie. I swear. 94 00:05:20,070 --> 00:05:23,907 -It's already handled. -Glad to hear this isn't gonna be awkward. 95 00:05:23,991 --> 00:05:28,746 We just say tomorrow. We just say we're not gonna worry, right? 96 00:05:28,829 --> 00:05:30,831 Frankie, bring Eric here another drink. 97 00:05:30,914 --> 00:05:33,375 -Put it on my tab. -You got it, Mr. S. 98 00:05:42,468 --> 00:05:43,761 -Oh! -Hi. 99 00:05:43,844 --> 00:05:45,846 My goodness! Are you two planning 100 00:05:45,929 --> 00:05:47,973 -to open a store of your own? -It seems like the kids 101 00:05:48,057 --> 00:05:49,433 go through a pair of shoes every month. 102 00:05:49,516 --> 00:05:52,686 Oh, Jessica, thank you for those iris bulbs. 103 00:05:52,770 --> 00:05:55,314 -the first one's just beginning to bud. -Good. 104 00:05:55,397 --> 00:05:56,774 Vivian, with your schedule, 105 00:05:56,857 --> 00:05:58,233 I can't imagine how you find the time 106 00:05:58,317 --> 00:06:00,360 and energy to keep up a garden as well. 107 00:06:00,444 --> 00:06:04,656 Priorities. the kids, the garden... That's my sanity. 108 00:06:04,740 --> 00:06:06,325 -Well, this guy helps a bit too. -Ah! 109 00:06:06,408 --> 00:06:08,577 Darling, I've got to get to the library 110 00:06:08,660 --> 00:06:10,079 and help the kids pick out some books. 111 00:06:10,162 --> 00:06:11,747 Would you take these packages home? 112 00:06:11,830 --> 00:06:14,124 It's a good thing we brought the station wagon. 113 00:06:14,416 --> 00:06:15,959 [Vivian] Uh! 114 00:06:16,043 --> 00:06:17,795 Oh, thanks very much. 115 00:06:18,212 --> 00:06:19,922 Jessica, come to dinner next week. 116 00:06:20,005 --> 00:06:23,258 I'll be in town Thursday, Friday and the weekend. 117 00:06:23,342 --> 00:06:26,178 -I'd love to. Will you call me? -Sure. 118 00:06:26,845 --> 00:06:28,097 -Bye, darling. -Bye. 119 00:06:30,307 --> 00:06:32,476 I can't get over how she's taken to those kids. 120 00:06:32,893 --> 00:06:35,020 Yes, and how they've taken to her. 121 00:06:35,437 --> 00:06:38,190 -They were so little when Mary died. -I know. 122 00:06:39,983 --> 00:06:41,693 It's funny, isn't it, Jessica? 123 00:06:41,777 --> 00:06:43,445 Vivian brings home the bacon... 124 00:06:43,529 --> 00:06:45,322 most of it anyway. 125 00:06:45,405 --> 00:06:47,366 I keep the home fires burning. 126 00:06:47,616 --> 00:06:49,701 -Well, it's not so funny if it works. -Yeah. 127 00:06:56,458 --> 00:06:58,335 What in the hell are you doing here? 128 00:06:59,419 --> 00:07:02,840 [chuckles] Why shouldn't your husband be here... 129 00:07:02,923 --> 00:07:06,510 -Darling? -You have forgotten the court order. 130 00:07:06,593 --> 00:07:09,138 and the fact that this house is my property. 131 00:07:09,888 --> 00:07:13,225 Well, would you believe I came back hoping for a reconciliation? 132 00:07:15,686 --> 00:07:17,563 No, I don't suppose you would. 133 00:07:17,646 --> 00:07:19,439 What I would believe, Eric, is that you're 134 00:07:19,523 --> 00:07:21,942 looking for any joint assets you haven't already squandered. 135 00:07:22,025 --> 00:07:24,987 The truth is, I'm trying to find my squash racket 136 00:07:25,070 --> 00:07:27,489 -and a pair of shoes. -In my desk? 137 00:07:27,573 --> 00:07:30,159 I do wish you'd put away that silly gun. It might go off. 138 00:07:31,326 --> 00:07:33,620 Don't tempt me, my dear. 139 00:07:33,704 --> 00:07:35,455 I came home from shopping, Your Honor, 140 00:07:35,539 --> 00:07:37,875 and found a burglar rifling my desk. 141 00:07:37,958 --> 00:07:40,878 [chuckles] 142 00:07:40,961 --> 00:07:43,172 Considering the notoriety of our divorce, 143 00:07:43,255 --> 00:07:44,673 I doubt there's a jury in the state 144 00:07:44,756 --> 00:07:46,466 that would buy a story like that, 145 00:07:46,550 --> 00:07:49,469 even from such a convincing liar as yourself. 146 00:07:51,138 --> 00:07:54,266 See you in court, darling. 147 00:08:00,439 --> 00:08:02,733 we better finish up later, guys. we're gonna be late. 148 00:08:02,816 --> 00:08:05,694 -Vivian! -I packed all the gear in the car, Dad. 149 00:08:05,777 --> 00:08:07,279 Great. 150 00:08:07,362 --> 00:08:08,906 Mom! 151 00:08:08,989 --> 00:08:10,741 Mom, hurry. We're gonna be late! 152 00:08:10,824 --> 00:08:14,870 Oh, honey, I'm sorry. I don't think I'm gonna be able to go tonight. 153 00:08:14,953 --> 00:08:17,623 -Mom, you promised. -What's the matter? 154 00:08:17,706 --> 00:08:20,125 I don't know. I feel like I'm getting a bug or something. 155 00:08:20,209 --> 00:08:21,501 I've got a splitting headache, 156 00:08:21,585 --> 00:08:23,378 and I've got a ton of paperwork. 157 00:08:23,462 --> 00:08:26,173 Would you guys forgive me, huh? This once? 158 00:08:29,301 --> 00:08:33,055 Here we go. Here we go. Come on. Come on. 159 00:08:33,138 --> 00:08:35,098 All right. 160 00:08:40,729 --> 00:08:43,607 [door closes, engine starts] 161 00:09:18,892 --> 00:09:21,687 [jazz playing] 162 00:09:25,607 --> 00:09:27,609 -Hi. -Eric, this is insane. 163 00:09:27,693 --> 00:09:29,611 -What'll you have, ma'am? -I don't want anything. 164 00:09:29,695 --> 00:09:32,948 Bring her a vodka martini. Very dry, one olive. 165 00:09:35,242 --> 00:09:37,995 I'm glad you decided to be sensible. 166 00:09:57,347 --> 00:09:59,725 [screams] 167 00:10:00,892 --> 00:10:02,978 [screams] 168 00:10:19,578 --> 00:10:22,039 -Well? -Puncture wound to the heart. 169 00:10:22,122 --> 00:10:24,041 -Probably killed him right away. -When, Doc? 170 00:10:24,124 --> 00:10:25,917 Oh, hard to say. 171 00:10:26,001 --> 00:10:28,420 Could be as little as eight or as much as 12 hours ago. 172 00:10:28,503 --> 00:10:30,714 -You said puncture wound? -Mm-hmm. 173 00:10:30,797 --> 00:10:33,050 -Like a bullet? -No, more like a thin-bladed knife. 174 00:10:33,133 --> 00:10:34,926 Did you find anything like that around here? 175 00:10:35,010 --> 00:10:37,346 No. But I did find a note. 176 00:10:37,763 --> 00:10:39,848 Surely not a suicide note? 177 00:10:39,931 --> 00:10:43,769 If it was a suicide note, the knife'd still here, wouldn't it? 178 00:10:43,852 --> 00:10:46,021 No. This is more of a motive-for-murder kind of a note. 179 00:10:46,104 --> 00:10:48,148 "What do you want from me? 180 00:10:48,231 --> 00:10:50,776 -this has to stop." -Found it in the victim's pocket. 181 00:10:50,859 --> 00:10:54,780 Unsigned. My, pretty notepaper, though. 182 00:10:54,863 --> 00:10:58,158 Now, this, to the trained mind, 183 00:10:58,241 --> 00:11:00,702 suggests that our victim had something going on with some lady. 184 00:11:00,786 --> 00:11:03,121 [snickers, coughs] 185 00:11:03,205 --> 00:11:06,666 Well, Sir, probably because you're new in the territory, 186 00:11:06,750 --> 00:11:09,503 you're not up on all the local gossip. 187 00:11:09,586 --> 00:11:11,630 Now, old Amos always kept his ear 188 00:11:11,713 --> 00:11:13,757 to the ground and his nose to the wind. 189 00:11:13,840 --> 00:11:15,801 you know, Doc, I'm gettin' a little tired 190 00:11:15,884 --> 00:11:17,719 of hearin' about old Amos. 191 00:11:17,803 --> 00:11:19,971 Now, if you've got some background on the victim... 192 00:11:20,055 --> 00:11:22,682 Eric Bowman always played fast and loose with the ladies. 193 00:11:22,766 --> 00:11:25,185 Everybody knew it, including his wife, 194 00:11:25,268 --> 00:11:26,937 who is suing him for divorce. 195 00:11:27,020 --> 00:11:30,607 -Well, why didn't you say so? -I thought I just did. 196 00:11:30,690 --> 00:11:32,734 What's with the celery? 197 00:11:32,818 --> 00:11:36,613 Oh, this is the secret to the new streamlined me. 198 00:11:38,031 --> 00:11:39,741 -Sheriff? -Yeah? 199 00:11:39,825 --> 00:11:41,910 the keys you found in the victim's pocket 200 00:11:41,993 --> 00:11:44,037 -fit a sedan parked out front. -Yeah? 201 00:11:44,121 --> 00:11:46,289 But the keys you found beside the body 202 00:11:46,373 --> 00:11:48,333 don't fit anything out there. 203 00:11:48,625 --> 00:11:49,918 Now we're getting somewhere. 204 00:11:50,001 --> 00:11:51,962 Our victim had a visitor here last night. 205 00:11:52,045 --> 00:11:55,048 I would say that that was patently obvious. 206 00:11:55,841 --> 00:11:59,261 Floyd, run this plate number through Motor Vehicles. 207 00:11:59,928 --> 00:12:02,597 Looks like our killer left us a calling card. 208 00:12:04,516 --> 00:12:06,518 I'm sorry, Ralph. 209 00:12:06,601 --> 00:12:09,479 I guess it's important, or you wouldn't have to go. 210 00:12:09,563 --> 00:12:11,690 I got a phone call last night from Dallas 211 00:12:11,773 --> 00:12:13,650 when you and the kids were at the game. 212 00:12:13,733 --> 00:12:15,485 Big problem with a client. I just gotta go 213 00:12:15,569 --> 00:12:18,321 -put out a fire. -Sure. Sure. I understand. 214 00:12:19,072 --> 00:12:20,991 I love you. 215 00:12:22,033 --> 00:12:24,119 You gonna be gone long? 216 00:12:24,202 --> 00:12:26,413 A couple of days. I'll phone you. 217 00:12:27,164 --> 00:12:30,041 -Will you explain to the kids? -Sure. 218 00:12:31,126 --> 00:12:34,212 -The answering service'll know my number. -Vivian, 219 00:12:35,130 --> 00:12:37,757 Is everything OK? 220 00:12:38,383 --> 00:12:41,386 Fine. Everything's fine. 221 00:12:42,762 --> 00:12:44,264 I love you. 222 00:12:51,480 --> 00:12:53,982 -Seth! Oh, thank goodness. -Hi, Jess. 223 00:12:54,065 --> 00:12:55,484 Your office told me you were here. 224 00:12:55,567 --> 00:12:57,194 I don't want to interrupt, but, uh... 225 00:12:57,277 --> 00:12:59,821 Well, what I mean is, you... You didn't forget, did you? 226 00:12:59,905 --> 00:13:03,033 -Uh, forget what? -The children's benefit. 227 00:13:03,116 --> 00:13:06,119 Oh! That speech you're givin' in New York City. 228 00:13:06,203 --> 00:13:07,370 I'm supposed to drive you to the airport. 229 00:13:07,454 --> 00:13:08,788 Yes. Well, I'm not making a speech. 230 00:13:08,872 --> 00:13:10,165 I'm signing some books. 231 00:13:10,248 --> 00:13:11,833 It must've slipped right out of my head. 232 00:13:11,917 --> 00:13:14,085 All this excitement over Eric Bowman's murder. 233 00:13:14,169 --> 00:13:16,421 Oh, yes. Adele told me about it on the phone. 234 00:13:16,505 --> 00:13:18,256 It was a tragedy. 235 00:13:18,340 --> 00:13:19,883 -Going to New York, Mrs. Fletcher? -Yes. 236 00:13:19,966 --> 00:13:22,469 -Have a nice time. -Thank you. I will. 237 00:13:22,552 --> 00:13:23,762 You go ahead, Doc. I won't need you anymore. 238 00:13:23,845 --> 00:13:25,972 Got a pretty hot lead on this one. 239 00:13:26,056 --> 00:13:28,225 Probably have it all wrapped up before you get back. 240 00:13:28,308 --> 00:13:31,102 Oh, I'm sure you will. Bye. 241 00:13:31,186 --> 00:13:33,146 Sheriff, got a make on that license plate. 242 00:13:33,230 --> 00:13:36,566 Vivian Proctor, 411 Maple Avenue, Cabot Cove. 243 00:13:36,650 --> 00:13:38,860 -Vivian Proctor? -Yes, ma'am. 244 00:13:38,944 --> 00:13:40,820 Proctor. Proctor. 245 00:13:40,904 --> 00:13:42,697 I know that name from somewhere. 246 00:13:42,781 --> 00:13:44,032 [Floyd] Isn't that the guy who works out of his house, 247 00:13:44,115 --> 00:13:46,284 who did your taxes, Sheriff? 248 00:13:46,368 --> 00:13:48,036 [Metzger] Not after the guy tried to tell me 249 00:13:48,119 --> 00:13:49,913 that Adele's karate lessons weren't deductible. 250 00:13:49,996 --> 00:13:52,249 That's him though. Come on, Floyd. Let's go. 251 00:13:52,332 --> 00:13:53,917 Seth. 252 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:57,963 Yes. Well, uh, her car keys were found 253 00:13:58,046 --> 00:14:00,215 right next to Eric Bowman's body. 254 00:14:00,298 --> 00:14:02,551 Oh, good Lord. 255 00:14:02,634 --> 00:14:04,761 I think I better take a later flight. 256 00:14:04,844 --> 00:14:07,847 [Ralph] Vivian's not here. She's out of town on business. Dallas. 257 00:14:07,931 --> 00:14:10,475 [Metzger] -When did she leave? -About an hour ago. 258 00:14:10,559 --> 00:14:12,060 What's this all this about, Jessica? 259 00:14:12,143 --> 00:14:14,771 I'm investigating the murder of Eric Bowman. 260 00:14:15,438 --> 00:14:16,731 What's that got to do with Vivian? 261 00:14:16,815 --> 00:14:18,108 If you don't mind, Mr. Proctor, 262 00:14:18,191 --> 00:14:20,068 I'll ask the questions, all right? 263 00:14:20,151 --> 00:14:21,903 Do you recognize these keys? 264 00:14:24,573 --> 00:14:26,950 I'm not answering any questions till 265 00:14:27,033 --> 00:14:29,286 you tell me what this has to do with my wife. 266 00:14:41,590 --> 00:14:44,217 OK, Proctor. So if the key fits your lock, 267 00:14:44,301 --> 00:14:46,970 -it belongs to someone in the house. -Ralph, 268 00:14:47,053 --> 00:14:48,805 unless I'm mistaken, those are the keys 269 00:14:48,888 --> 00:14:51,141 that Vivian dropped yesterday. 270 00:14:51,725 --> 00:14:53,435 Oh, right. But Vivian didn't have those keys. 271 00:14:53,518 --> 00:14:55,020 -I did. -Are you saying 272 00:14:55,103 --> 00:14:56,563 you were carrying these keys yesterday? 273 00:14:56,646 --> 00:14:58,440 Sounded that way to me. 274 00:14:58,523 --> 00:15:00,150 I had them at the game last night. 275 00:15:00,233 --> 00:15:02,319 They must have fallen out of my pocket. 276 00:15:03,153 --> 00:15:04,696 Oh, I remember. 277 00:15:04,779 --> 00:15:06,656 I lost them, and I had to use the spare set 278 00:15:06,740 --> 00:15:09,826 I keep in the station wagon to get home. 279 00:15:09,909 --> 00:15:11,661 Mr. Proctor, do you mind if I look around? 280 00:15:12,037 --> 00:15:14,456 Go ahead. We have nothing to hide. 281 00:15:17,667 --> 00:15:20,378 Jessica, we didn't even know Eric Bowman. 282 00:15:24,341 --> 00:15:28,428 Sheriff, I think this must be some dreadful mistake. 283 00:15:28,511 --> 00:15:30,722 Mrs. Fletcher, murder is always a big mistake. 284 00:15:30,805 --> 00:15:34,351 No, what I mean is that Ralph told you that he dropped 285 00:15:34,434 --> 00:15:35,644 the keys last night at the ball game. 286 00:15:35,727 --> 00:15:37,228 but anybody could have picked them up. 287 00:15:37,312 --> 00:15:40,440 And dropped'em besides a dead body? Please. 288 00:15:40,523 --> 00:15:42,776 Look, I've only known Vivian Proctor a couple of years, 289 00:15:42,859 --> 00:15:46,196 since she married Ralph. But one thing I am certain: 290 00:15:46,529 --> 00:15:48,281 they are devoted to each other. 291 00:15:48,365 --> 00:15:50,825 And... And this man, Eric Bowman, 292 00:15:50,909 --> 00:15:53,203 he's just not the sort of person 293 00:15:53,286 --> 00:15:56,081 that Vivian would ever be involved with. 294 00:15:56,164 --> 00:15:57,916 Maybe that's the way it's supposed to be 295 00:15:57,999 --> 00:16:01,169 in Norman Rockwell land, but in the real world, under every rock, 296 00:16:01,252 --> 00:16:03,838 there's some happily married woman with itchy feet and a roving eye. 297 00:16:03,922 --> 00:16:05,965 I know. Believe me. 298 00:16:08,176 --> 00:16:09,469 Look, Bowman traveled a lot. 299 00:16:09,552 --> 00:16:11,262 And Mrs. Proctor, she always travels. 300 00:16:11,346 --> 00:16:13,056 So who knows? 301 00:16:13,139 --> 00:16:14,766 Maybe they got somethin' goin' on together out of town. 302 00:16:14,849 --> 00:16:16,643 I'm sorry, Sheriff, but it will take a great deal more 303 00:16:16,726 --> 00:16:19,562 than your fuzzy logic to convince me. 304 00:16:19,646 --> 00:16:23,316 Oh, yeah? Well, what about this? 305 00:16:23,400 --> 00:16:26,444 You recognize it, Doc? 306 00:16:26,528 --> 00:16:30,073 Ah, yeah. Looks like the same paper to me. 307 00:16:31,991 --> 00:16:34,327 A note found in the victim's pocket. 308 00:16:34,411 --> 00:16:36,996 Yeah, and that note's probably got her prints all over it. 309 00:16:37,080 --> 00:16:40,709 Oh, Seth, I have got to catch that last plane. 310 00:16:40,792 --> 00:16:42,877 But I will be back here tomorrow. 311 00:16:42,961 --> 00:16:44,379 Don't hurry back on my account, Mrs. Fletcher. 312 00:16:44,462 --> 00:16:46,589 A lot of things to see in the Big Apple. 313 00:16:46,673 --> 00:16:49,426 Take in a show, go visit the Statue of Liberty! 314 00:16:51,469 --> 00:16:53,555 [Jessica] Seth, it just doesn't make any sense. 315 00:16:53,638 --> 00:16:55,056 Makes a lot of sense to Metzger, huh? 316 00:16:55,140 --> 00:16:57,809 Look, you know Vivian and Ralph Proctor as well as I do. 317 00:16:57,892 --> 00:17:01,396 and they have a very special relationship. 318 00:17:01,479 --> 00:17:04,149 -Odd is the way I'd describe it. -Oh? 319 00:17:04,232 --> 00:17:06,776 Oh, for pity's sake, Jess. It isn't natural. 320 00:17:06,860 --> 00:17:10,155 A man stayin' home, cooking, cleaning, 321 00:17:10,488 --> 00:17:13,158 -lettin' his wife support him. -Is that right? 322 00:17:13,241 --> 00:17:15,827 And where have you been for the past 25 years? 323 00:17:15,910 --> 00:17:19,414 Well, not lettin' some woman support me. 324 00:17:19,497 --> 00:17:23,793 She's not supporting him. He has his own tax business. 325 00:17:23,877 --> 00:17:27,672 but even if she was, why shouldn't a woman be the breadwinner? 326 00:17:28,631 --> 00:17:31,134 Now, that is where the wheels come off the rails, isn't it? 327 00:17:31,217 --> 00:17:34,220 Somehow I feel I'm about to be served a helping 328 00:17:34,304 --> 00:17:37,098 of your homespun Victorian Philosophy. 329 00:17:37,182 --> 00:17:39,559 Can't have it both ways, Jess. 330 00:17:39,642 --> 00:17:41,519 Sauce for the goose, as they say. 331 00:17:41,603 --> 00:17:44,814 Woman goes out into the world, holds down a good job, 332 00:17:44,898 --> 00:17:48,276 dumps her natural responsibilities off onto someone else... 333 00:17:48,359 --> 00:17:50,737 Did I say Victorian? [chuckles] 334 00:17:50,820 --> 00:17:52,363 I think I meant Neanderthal. 335 00:17:52,447 --> 00:17:54,949 then she looks around, sees that the pasture 336 00:17:55,033 --> 00:17:56,951 is not only green, but full of playmates. 337 00:17:57,744 --> 00:18:00,205 Figures what the old man doesn't know won't hurt him. 338 00:18:00,288 --> 00:18:05,210 -Very convincing. Guilt by role reversal. -Face it, Jess. 339 00:18:05,418 --> 00:18:08,838 Vivian Proctor was in Eric Bowman's motel room, 340 00:18:08,922 --> 00:18:10,298 and she wasn't there, believe you me, 341 00:18:10,381 --> 00:18:11,925 to sell him any girl scout cookies either. 342 00:18:20,391 --> 00:18:22,060 My goodness, I've never seen 343 00:18:22,143 --> 00:18:25,939 so many checkbooks appear on cue in my life. 344 00:18:26,731 --> 00:18:29,484 [laughs] I hope you didn't get writer's cramp from signing these books. 345 00:18:29,567 --> 00:18:31,861 Oh, no. when I'm signing my own books, 346 00:18:31,945 --> 00:18:34,364 you'd be amazed at my staying power. 347 00:18:34,447 --> 00:18:36,032 -Thank you. -[chuckles] 348 00:18:36,115 --> 00:18:37,951 Seriously, Mrs. Fletcher, 349 00:18:38,034 --> 00:18:39,327 Thanks for your generous support. 350 00:18:39,410 --> 00:18:43,331 Well, the Children's Fund is tops on my list. 351 00:18:43,414 --> 00:18:44,874 Anyway, you made all the arrangements. 352 00:18:44,958 --> 00:18:46,668 I don't know where on earth you find the time. 353 00:18:46,751 --> 00:18:48,920 You know what they say, Jessica? 354 00:18:49,003 --> 00:18:51,089 If you want a job done properly, 355 00:18:51,172 --> 00:18:52,632 Give it to someone who's busy. 356 00:18:52,715 --> 00:18:54,425 Would you believe that this morning 357 00:18:54,509 --> 00:18:56,511 I was on the Concord from Paris? 358 00:18:56,594 --> 00:18:58,346 That's impressive, Mr. Austin. 359 00:18:58,429 --> 00:19:00,682 Oh, please call me Miles, 360 00:19:00,765 --> 00:19:02,350 because I've decided to call you Jessica. 361 00:19:03,852 --> 00:19:07,063 Jessica, having you here on absolutely no notice 362 00:19:07,146 --> 00:19:09,399 is a very special treat. 363 00:19:09,482 --> 00:19:10,900 Well, I'm just delighted to be here. 364 00:19:10,984 --> 00:19:12,902 I'm not very appropriately dressed. 365 00:19:12,986 --> 00:19:16,823 -Nonsense. You look enchanting. -[chuckles] 366 00:19:16,906 --> 00:19:19,075 -Anyway, you're my big surprise. -Oh? 367 00:19:19,158 --> 00:19:22,412 For my wife. She's quite a fan of yours. 368 00:19:22,495 --> 00:19:24,455 Well, I don't remember meeting her. 369 00:19:24,539 --> 00:19:27,458 Oh, you didn't. She wasn't able to attend the benefit. 370 00:19:27,542 --> 00:19:29,878 -A busy lady. -Must run in the family. 371 00:19:29,961 --> 00:19:33,006 We spend half our time coordinating our schedules. 372 00:19:33,089 --> 00:19:35,967 Oh, darling, would you mind coming over here a minute? 373 00:19:36,050 --> 00:19:38,219 There's someone I want you to meet. 374 00:19:41,097 --> 00:19:45,143 J.B. Fletcher, my wife, Vivian. 375 00:20:01,618 --> 00:20:03,828 Darling, are you all right? 376 00:20:03,912 --> 00:20:06,164 Oh, yes. I'm fine. 377 00:20:06,247 --> 00:20:08,666 Meeting Mrs. Fletcher was such a delightful surprise, 378 00:20:08,750 --> 00:20:11,961 it just took my breath away. Also, I had a rather bumpy 379 00:20:12,045 --> 00:20:14,464 flight from Los Angeles. I think I'm just a little dizzy. 380 00:20:14,547 --> 00:20:18,009 -I think you're driving yourself too hard. -Oh, no. Nonsense. 381 00:20:18,635 --> 00:20:21,846 I mean, meeting a famous author that I've always admired. 382 00:20:21,930 --> 00:20:24,265 Such a thoughtful surprise. 383 00:20:24,349 --> 00:20:27,060 My dear, why don't you go and see how our guests are doing? 384 00:20:27,143 --> 00:20:30,772 I feel Mrs. Fletcher and I have so much to talk about. 385 00:20:32,523 --> 00:20:34,359 I'll tell 'em you have a headache. 386 00:20:41,950 --> 00:20:44,285 Jessica, don't judge me too harshly. 387 00:20:44,369 --> 00:20:47,789 Frankly, Vivian, I'm too confused to be judgmental. 388 00:20:49,999 --> 00:20:51,876 My God. I mean, I'm so confused too. 389 00:20:51,960 --> 00:20:54,879 I don't know why I expect you to understand. 390 00:20:54,963 --> 00:20:56,047 Try me. 391 00:21:00,343 --> 00:21:02,387 Fifteen years ago, I met Miles. 392 00:21:02,470 --> 00:21:04,347 He was the most exciting man I ever met. 393 00:21:04,430 --> 00:21:07,558 He had everything: wit, intelligence, 394 00:21:07,642 --> 00:21:11,396 wealth, position. He adored me. 395 00:21:11,479 --> 00:21:13,189 -And he swept you off your feet. -Yeah. 396 00:21:13,272 --> 00:21:16,985 Yes, having met Miles, I can understand that. 397 00:21:17,068 --> 00:21:20,279 Well, we discovered that I'd never be able to have any children. 398 00:21:20,363 --> 00:21:24,075 I think Miles was less disappointed about it than I was. 399 00:21:24,158 --> 00:21:26,744 he had a very rich and rewarding life. 400 00:21:26,828 --> 00:21:28,913 I lived in his reflected light. 401 00:21:29,622 --> 00:21:33,001 Perhaps more in his shadow than in his light? 402 00:21:35,044 --> 00:21:37,714 After a few years, I made some adjustments. 403 00:21:37,797 --> 00:21:41,175 I, uh... I found a career. 404 00:21:41,259 --> 00:21:44,512 I think Miles was... He was pleased. 405 00:21:44,595 --> 00:21:46,514 I was rather successful. 406 00:21:46,973 --> 00:21:49,392 Because you were busy, he assumed you were happy? 407 00:21:53,521 --> 00:21:58,234 Then three years ago, on a business trip, I met Ralph, 408 00:21:58,317 --> 00:22:01,988 a very tender, caring, loving man. 409 00:22:02,947 --> 00:22:07,285 I promise you, Jessica, at first it was absolutely harmless. 410 00:22:07,368 --> 00:22:09,829 But you never mentioned Miles? 411 00:22:09,912 --> 00:22:11,289 Well, there was no need to. I mean, 412 00:22:11,372 --> 00:22:13,041 we were just friends. 413 00:22:13,124 --> 00:22:17,003 And then something I never expected happened. 414 00:22:17,086 --> 00:22:19,172 You fell in love. Oh! 415 00:22:19,756 --> 00:22:22,633 Oh, Vivian, you're not the first woman that that's happened to. 416 00:22:22,717 --> 00:22:26,888 But to marry him without coming to terms with Miles? 417 00:22:26,971 --> 00:22:29,891 I know. It was stupid. 418 00:22:29,974 --> 00:22:32,769 But by that time, Ralph and I were so deeply involved, 419 00:22:33,269 --> 00:22:35,688 I was afraid that I would lose him if I told him the truth. 420 00:22:38,024 --> 00:22:39,817 Oh, Jessica, 421 00:22:39,901 --> 00:22:42,820 You will destroy the lives of five people 422 00:22:42,904 --> 00:22:44,697 if you don't keep my secret. 423 00:22:44,781 --> 00:22:48,659 Oh, I'm sorry, Vivian, but I can't do that. 424 00:22:48,743 --> 00:22:51,245 The fact is... [door opens] 425 00:22:56,542 --> 00:23:00,797 I've sent them all home. Now, I insist you come to bed and get some rest. 426 00:23:01,214 --> 00:23:03,257 And, Jessica, you're staying overnight. 427 00:23:03,341 --> 00:23:05,468 I've already told the servants to prepare a room. 428 00:23:05,551 --> 00:23:07,386 I think that's a wonderful idea. 429 00:23:07,470 --> 00:23:09,972 That way we can have a long talk over breakfast. 430 00:23:15,228 --> 00:23:16,646 [Metzger] How many times do I have to tell ya? 431 00:23:16,729 --> 00:23:19,232 Sheriff Morton Metzger, Cabot Cove, Maine. 432 00:23:19,315 --> 00:23:21,651 Hey, look, I've got a murder investigation goin' on here, 433 00:23:21,734 --> 00:23:23,569 and I need some cooperation. 434 00:23:23,778 --> 00:23:26,572 I know there are a lot of hotels in Dallas. 435 00:23:27,073 --> 00:23:29,534 Fort Worth? No, I don't want Fort Worth. I want Dallas. 436 00:23:30,284 --> 00:23:33,412 Oh? Yeah? [sighs] 437 00:23:33,496 --> 00:23:35,498 Well, in that case, give me Fort Worth, too. 438 00:23:35,581 --> 00:23:37,875 Yeah, call me back as soon as you can. 439 00:23:37,959 --> 00:23:39,085 Those people are nuts down there. 440 00:23:39,168 --> 00:23:40,753 A state 10 times the size of New York, 441 00:23:40,837 --> 00:23:42,839 and they put two cities in the same place. 442 00:23:42,922 --> 00:23:46,008 Either that broad's usin' a phony name, or she never went to Dallas. 443 00:23:46,092 --> 00:23:49,303 Or both. You know what I say, Floyd? 444 00:23:49,387 --> 00:23:50,680 No, Sir. What do you say? 445 00:23:50,763 --> 00:23:53,432 I say that any man who lets his wife support him 446 00:23:53,516 --> 00:23:55,143 is beggin' her to run around on him. 447 00:23:56,978 --> 00:24:00,231 Oh, Jessica, thank you for being so understanding. 448 00:24:00,314 --> 00:24:03,151 I mean, what good would it do if you told anyone? 449 00:24:03,234 --> 00:24:05,695 All it would do is create a lot of problems 450 00:24:05,778 --> 00:24:07,488 for a lot of innocent people. 451 00:24:07,572 --> 00:24:11,284 Vivian, I'm sorry, but it's a little late for secrecy. 452 00:24:11,367 --> 00:24:14,203 Now, tell me what you know about Eric Bowman. 453 00:24:16,289 --> 00:24:17,874 You know about that? 454 00:24:17,957 --> 00:24:19,917 Everyone in Cabot Cove knows about it. 455 00:24:21,002 --> 00:24:22,795 He's dead. 456 00:24:22,879 --> 00:24:25,965 Oh, no! That's impossible! 457 00:24:26,048 --> 00:24:28,009 Well, he was murdered. 458 00:24:28,092 --> 00:24:29,427 And what's even more distressing 459 00:24:29,510 --> 00:24:31,846 is Sheriff Metzger has a warrant for your arrest. 460 00:24:32,513 --> 00:24:34,390 Well, there must be some mistake. 461 00:24:35,183 --> 00:24:38,644 I mean, I only met him one time on a plane. 462 00:24:38,728 --> 00:24:41,606 He made some advances to me. but I promise you, Jessica, 463 00:24:41,689 --> 00:24:43,399 I never gave him any encouragement. 464 00:24:43,482 --> 00:24:47,153 Vivian, your keys were found next to his body in the motel room. 465 00:24:47,236 --> 00:24:49,030 My keys? 466 00:24:50,364 --> 00:24:51,949 You know, I'm always misplacing them. 467 00:24:52,033 --> 00:24:54,535 I mean, so much so that I even have 468 00:24:54,619 --> 00:24:56,954 a spare set in my glove compartment. 469 00:24:57,038 --> 00:24:59,332 I mean, there must be a simple explanation. 470 00:24:59,415 --> 00:25:01,834 Well, I certainly hope so. 471 00:25:01,918 --> 00:25:04,754 but you have to get back to Cabot Cove and clear this thing up. 472 00:25:04,837 --> 00:25:08,841 -I mean, it's the only thing to do. -Yes, of course. 473 00:25:08,925 --> 00:25:12,595 But promise me, you'll let me tell Ralph in my own time. 474 00:25:14,680 --> 00:25:16,015 [Vivian] This whole thing is absurd, Sheriff. 475 00:25:16,098 --> 00:25:18,059 my only involvement with Eric Bowman 476 00:25:18,142 --> 00:25:20,228 was to try and repulse his clumsy advances. 477 00:25:20,311 --> 00:25:22,855 So, uh, you weren't having an affair with him? 478 00:25:22,939 --> 00:25:26,067 -Absolutely not! -I resent that, Metzger! 479 00:25:26,150 --> 00:25:29,612 I know my wife, and I trust her completely. 480 00:25:29,695 --> 00:25:31,197 Well, then, what about this note? 481 00:25:31,280 --> 00:25:34,492 "What do you want from me? This has to stop." 482 00:25:34,575 --> 00:25:36,619 And don't bother denying you wrote it. 483 00:25:36,702 --> 00:25:38,663 Sheriff, that could be read as a rejection 484 00:25:38,746 --> 00:25:41,791 toward someone who is forcing their attentions on her. 485 00:25:43,000 --> 00:25:46,212 So, how do you explain her keys being found next to his body? 486 00:25:46,295 --> 00:25:48,297 I told you, Sheriff, I had those keys, 487 00:25:48,381 --> 00:25:50,132 and I lost them somewhere. 488 00:25:50,216 --> 00:25:53,052 Okay. Okay. 489 00:25:53,344 --> 00:25:56,347 So you deny even being at the motel, Mrs. Proctor? 490 00:25:56,430 --> 00:25:58,474 -Is that it? -Yes. 491 00:25:58,557 --> 00:26:00,685 Then why does the bartender put you in the bar with Bowman 492 00:26:00,768 --> 00:26:02,103 the evening of the murder? 493 00:26:06,941 --> 00:26:08,025 All right. 494 00:26:09,694 --> 00:26:12,655 I went there to see him, 495 00:26:12,738 --> 00:26:15,616 but only to beg him to leave me alone. 496 00:26:16,784 --> 00:26:18,494 I didn't want Ralph to be hurt. 497 00:26:23,165 --> 00:26:26,836 Now look, Sheriff, this is all circumstantial. 498 00:26:26,919 --> 00:26:30,131 I mean, you haven't even found the murder weapon 499 00:26:30,214 --> 00:26:33,634 or established the time of death accurately. 500 00:26:33,718 --> 00:26:36,304 Mr. Bowman could've been murdered in the middle of the night 501 00:26:36,387 --> 00:26:40,016 and I've heard that he had lots of women friends in his life. 502 00:26:40,766 --> 00:26:43,185 And wasn't he in the middle of a rather acrimonious divorce? 503 00:26:45,271 --> 00:26:49,108 I just wouldn't want you to be embarrassed by acting too quickly. 504 00:26:52,445 --> 00:26:53,988 [sighs] 505 00:26:54,613 --> 00:26:57,158 OK. OK. 506 00:26:57,783 --> 00:26:59,285 It's against my better judgment, 507 00:27:00,202 --> 00:27:02,663 but I'll hold off on formal charges. 508 00:27:02,747 --> 00:27:05,082 Don't leave town again without checking with me first. 509 00:27:05,166 --> 00:27:07,043 -You got that? -Yes, thank you. 510 00:27:12,173 --> 00:27:13,924 Mrs. Fletcher, I don't suppose 511 00:27:14,008 --> 00:27:15,843 you're planning on leaving town again soon? 512 00:27:18,179 --> 00:27:19,347 Just asking. 513 00:27:20,264 --> 00:27:22,224 Jess, I know you're upset, 514 00:27:22,308 --> 00:27:23,851 but you're gonna have to accept it. 515 00:27:23,934 --> 00:27:26,312 -When you're wrong, you are wrong. -Wrong? 516 00:27:26,395 --> 00:27:29,023 Wrong about what? Cookies, Seth? 517 00:27:31,233 --> 00:27:34,737 About Vivian Proctor carryin' on with that Eric Bowman fella. 518 00:27:34,820 --> 00:27:36,238 Oh, I'm not upset about that. 519 00:27:37,031 --> 00:27:39,075 -Well then, what is eatin' at you, woman? -Well, 520 00:27:40,576 --> 00:27:42,995 it's, uh... It's something about Vivian Proctor 521 00:27:43,079 --> 00:27:45,247 that I... Can't talk about it. 522 00:27:45,331 --> 00:27:48,501 Actually, I can, but, uh, I shouldn't. 523 00:27:48,584 --> 00:27:52,296 No, that's not true. I mean, I should... 524 00:27:52,380 --> 00:27:54,757 Oh, I don't know. 525 00:27:54,840 --> 00:27:56,717 Jess, if you don't get this off your chest, 526 00:27:56,801 --> 00:27:57,843 you're gonna bust. 527 00:27:57,927 --> 00:28:00,137 Now, besides being a good friend, 528 00:28:00,221 --> 00:28:04,600 I am a doctor, and a doctor knows how to listen. 529 00:28:04,683 --> 00:28:07,061 and he's pretty good at keepin' secrets, too. 530 00:28:07,144 --> 00:28:09,814 Oh, I know that you wouldn't tell anyone, Seth. 531 00:28:09,897 --> 00:28:11,357 It's just that... 532 00:28:12,191 --> 00:28:14,193 Well, frankly, you... 533 00:28:14,777 --> 00:28:16,070 You might be a little shocked. 534 00:28:16,153 --> 00:28:18,406 [chortles] 535 00:28:18,489 --> 00:28:20,825 I've seen half of Cabot Cove without their clothes on, 536 00:28:20,908 --> 00:28:23,077 and I've heard a great deal worse. 537 00:28:23,160 --> 00:28:24,620 Woman, there's nothing you could tell me 538 00:28:24,703 --> 00:28:25,996 that would shock me at all. [chuckles] 539 00:28:26,080 --> 00:28:30,167 Vivian Proctor has another husband in New York. 540 00:28:30,251 --> 00:28:31,460 [coughs] 541 00:28:31,544 --> 00:28:34,630 -Are you all right, Seth? -[burps] 542 00:28:34,713 --> 00:28:38,968 you mean, another husband that she neglected to divorce? 543 00:28:39,051 --> 00:28:41,512 Well, it's a little more complicated than that. 544 00:28:41,595 --> 00:28:43,806 I mean... Well, what I mean to say is that she's, 545 00:28:43,889 --> 00:28:48,227 uh... She's living with both of them. 546 00:28:48,310 --> 00:28:49,395 [hoarsely] At the same time? 547 00:28:53,399 --> 00:28:55,067 [Mrs. Bowman] There you are, Mrs. Fletcher. 548 00:28:55,901 --> 00:28:58,779 -Always happy to help the children. -Thank you. 549 00:28:58,863 --> 00:29:01,115 Oh, Mrs. Bowman, this is very generous of you 550 00:29:01,198 --> 00:29:02,992 under the circumstances. 551 00:29:03,075 --> 00:29:05,911 You know... I mean, I really hesitated 552 00:29:05,995 --> 00:29:08,831 to bother you so soon after your tragic loss. 553 00:29:08,914 --> 00:29:10,666 Well, thank you for your concern, 554 00:29:10,749 --> 00:29:12,334 but I assure you, I'll survive. 555 00:29:12,418 --> 00:29:14,587 I assume you knew Eric and I were being divorced? 556 00:29:14,670 --> 00:29:17,339 Well, yes. Yes, I had heard something. 557 00:29:17,423 --> 00:29:20,259 Oh, believe me, it was not what they call friendly. 558 00:29:20,342 --> 00:29:22,303 Oh, for years I tried to close my eyes to it, 559 00:29:22,386 --> 00:29:24,430 but between his womanizing and his gambling... 560 00:29:24,513 --> 00:29:26,640 Gambling? Oh, I hadn't heard about that. 561 00:29:26,724 --> 00:29:29,393 Oh, Mrs. Fletcher, let me tell you. 562 00:29:29,477 --> 00:29:33,063 Eric associated with some very unsavory people. 563 00:29:33,147 --> 00:29:35,191 Here in Cabot Cove? 564 00:29:35,274 --> 00:29:36,609 You'd be amazed at what goes on! 565 00:29:36,692 --> 00:29:38,277 You know that motel where he was killed? 566 00:29:38,360 --> 00:29:41,030 -A regular gambling den. -Really? 567 00:29:41,113 --> 00:29:42,781 Eric spent half his time hanging out 568 00:29:42,865 --> 00:29:44,200 at the bar with some gangster from Boston. 569 00:29:44,283 --> 00:29:47,286 -Gangster? -Well, gangster, bookie, whatever. 570 00:29:47,369 --> 00:29:49,205 All I know is Eric was terrified of him. 571 00:29:49,288 --> 00:29:51,665 Oh, my goodness. It must have been dreadful for you. 572 00:29:51,749 --> 00:29:55,961 Well, anyway, I'm glad that's all behind me now. 573 00:29:56,045 --> 00:29:58,547 In a way, you might say Vivian Proctor did me a favor. 574 00:30:10,643 --> 00:30:13,395 Well... 575 00:30:13,479 --> 00:30:16,148 Whatever else Margo Bowman may be guilty of, 576 00:30:16,232 --> 00:30:19,485 -she did not kill her husband. -Huh. that so? 577 00:30:19,568 --> 00:30:21,570 No. The night of the murder, she was having dinner 578 00:30:21,654 --> 00:30:25,366 -with her divorce attorney at his place. -Hmm. 579 00:30:25,449 --> 00:30:28,744 They also had breakfast together the next morning. 580 00:30:28,827 --> 00:30:31,830 No, what interests me is Eric Bowman's involvement 581 00:30:31,914 --> 00:30:35,251 with a bookmaker who hangs around that bar in the motel. 582 00:30:35,334 --> 00:30:37,044 His name is Augie something? 583 00:30:37,127 --> 00:30:40,339 Now, Jess, you are not going to nose around the Starlight Motel. 584 00:30:40,422 --> 00:30:43,133 Could be very dangerous. And quite frankly, 585 00:30:43,217 --> 00:30:46,804 they wouldn't give a nice lady like you the right time of day. 586 00:30:46,887 --> 00:30:48,931 [engine starts] 587 00:30:53,143 --> 00:30:54,770 [jazz playing] 588 00:31:01,193 --> 00:31:03,571 [cash register bell dings] 589 00:31:08,117 --> 00:31:12,162 Oh, doesn't anybody wanna dance around here? 590 00:31:12,246 --> 00:31:15,499 -Same thing again, ma'am? -Oh, I suppose so. 591 00:31:16,584 --> 00:31:20,087 You know, Frankie, the problem with betting on baseball 592 00:31:20,170 --> 00:31:23,299 is you can't chart the biorhythms. 593 00:31:23,382 --> 00:31:25,843 Biorhythms? I never heard of that one. 594 00:31:26,343 --> 00:31:28,846 Oh, you spend an hour charting the starting pitchers, 595 00:31:28,929 --> 00:31:31,515 and then some slaphappy manager brings in a reliever. 596 00:31:31,599 --> 00:31:32,433 No. [laughs] 597 00:31:32,516 --> 00:31:34,977 Give me football anytime. 598 00:31:35,060 --> 00:31:37,813 you chart the quarterbacks, you chart the kickers, 599 00:31:37,896 --> 00:31:40,232 and if you get a plus-5 differential over the spread, 600 00:31:40,316 --> 00:31:42,192 you bet the mortgage and your first-born kid. 601 00:31:42,276 --> 00:31:44,695 believe me, I can't wait till September. 602 00:31:46,155 --> 00:31:48,240 Has Augie been in today? 603 00:31:48,324 --> 00:31:52,786 Augie, uh... Augie! Yes, I think I remember him. 604 00:31:52,870 --> 00:31:54,455 He's a... He's a friend of yours? 605 00:31:54,538 --> 00:31:56,749 Well, he's not what I would call a personal friend. 606 00:31:56,832 --> 00:31:58,876 but somebody told me to look him up. 607 00:31:58,959 --> 00:32:01,837 Is he what you'd call a straight shooter? 608 00:32:01,920 --> 00:32:04,465 I don't... I don't know anything about him, ma'am, 609 00:32:04,548 --> 00:32:06,759 other then somebody said he used to be 610 00:32:06,842 --> 00:32:10,137 -a sparring partner for Gerry Cooney. -Oh. 611 00:32:10,220 --> 00:32:13,849 -I'll tell him you're lookin' for him. -Right. 612 00:32:13,932 --> 00:32:15,684 -You got a cigarette? -Sure. 613 00:32:15,768 --> 00:32:17,936 -Thanks. -Mm-hmm. 614 00:32:18,020 --> 00:32:21,607 [jazz continues] 615 00:32:21,690 --> 00:32:23,359 Hello. 616 00:32:24,985 --> 00:32:27,446 You got a light? 617 00:32:27,529 --> 00:32:30,032 I don't smoke. It annoys the Surgeon General. 618 00:32:30,240 --> 00:32:31,367 Mmm. 619 00:32:33,494 --> 00:32:37,289 So, I hear you're the man that I should talk to, Augie. 620 00:32:37,373 --> 00:32:40,084 Lady, I'm married, three children. 621 00:32:40,167 --> 00:32:43,962 Well, there's this nag in the seventh 622 00:32:44,046 --> 00:32:46,173 at Suffolk... Potato Pancake. 623 00:32:46,256 --> 00:32:47,966 I like her name. I thought maybe 624 00:32:48,050 --> 00:32:49,593 we could do a little business. 625 00:32:49,677 --> 00:32:51,178 Listen to me, lady. 626 00:32:51,261 --> 00:32:52,680 I don't know what business you're in, 627 00:32:52,763 --> 00:32:54,682 but I don't like discussing mine with strangers. 628 00:32:55,265 --> 00:32:56,558 I also don't appreciate other people 629 00:32:56,642 --> 00:32:59,019 discussing my business with strangers. 630 00:32:59,103 --> 00:33:00,437 Good night, Frankie. 631 00:33:05,067 --> 00:33:06,318 Ma'am. 632 00:33:06,402 --> 00:33:09,363 You forgot your glasses. 633 00:33:09,446 --> 00:33:10,489 Oh. 634 00:33:13,784 --> 00:33:15,077 Thanks. 635 00:33:17,705 --> 00:33:19,164 Thank you. 636 00:33:24,837 --> 00:33:26,922 Sheriff, I just got a phone call. 637 00:33:27,005 --> 00:33:29,091 It sounded important, so I wrote it down. 638 00:33:29,174 --> 00:33:31,051 a tip from a concerned citizen about the murder. 639 00:33:31,135 --> 00:33:32,344 What's this name at the bottom? I can't make out 640 00:33:32,428 --> 00:33:36,265 -your handwriting. Ann who? -"Anonymous." 641 00:33:36,348 --> 00:33:38,976 Floyd, call the guys and cancel my golf date. 642 00:33:55,784 --> 00:33:58,287 It's going to be all right. 643 00:33:58,370 --> 00:34:02,666 Oh, I wish I could believe that. 644 00:34:02,750 --> 00:34:05,419 No matter what the police think, 645 00:34:05,502 --> 00:34:09,923 I'm here for you. I want you to know that. 646 00:34:10,007 --> 00:34:11,759 Ralph. 647 00:34:13,886 --> 00:34:17,139 Viv, is there anything you haven't told me? 648 00:34:22,102 --> 00:34:24,396 I have to go out for a while. 649 00:34:55,010 --> 00:34:57,137 If you're looking for my wife, she's not here. 650 00:34:57,221 --> 00:34:59,014 Mind stepping out of the vehicle, Mr. Proctor? 651 00:35:16,406 --> 00:35:18,116 Ralph Proctor, I'm arresting you 652 00:35:18,200 --> 00:35:20,452 for the murder of Eric Bowman. 653 00:35:20,536 --> 00:35:21,870 Floyd, read him his rights. 654 00:35:32,506 --> 00:35:34,341 [Vivian] I just couldn't tell him, Jessica. 655 00:35:34,424 --> 00:35:35,676 I just couldn't. 656 00:35:35,759 --> 00:35:37,928 Vivian, the longer you wait, 657 00:35:38,011 --> 00:35:40,305 the more difficult it's going to be. 658 00:35:40,389 --> 00:35:43,559 I know. My whole life is falling apart. 659 00:35:43,642 --> 00:35:45,644 Oh, God, help me, Jessica. 660 00:35:45,727 --> 00:35:47,604 Believe me, I want to help, 661 00:35:48,021 --> 00:35:50,399 but somehow I feel there's something you're not telling me. 662 00:35:52,442 --> 00:35:53,402 You're right. 663 00:35:55,070 --> 00:35:58,282 Eric was in terrible trouble because of his gambling debts. 664 00:35:59,032 --> 00:36:02,578 He needed $50,000. He wanted me to give him the money. 665 00:36:03,453 --> 00:36:04,705 Blackmail? 666 00:36:04,788 --> 00:36:06,290 it amounted to that. 667 00:36:06,582 --> 00:36:09,501 He followed me to New York. He found out about Miles. 668 00:36:10,502 --> 00:36:13,255 Oh, good heavens. 669 00:36:13,338 --> 00:36:15,299 No wonder you didn't wanna mention it. 670 00:36:15,382 --> 00:36:18,093 I mean, that gives you the perfect motive for killing him. 671 00:36:18,176 --> 00:36:20,554 But I thought if I just gave him the money, 672 00:36:20,637 --> 00:36:22,180 that that would be it. 673 00:36:22,264 --> 00:36:25,475 I took $50,000 from my business account. 674 00:36:25,559 --> 00:36:27,519 I gave it to him in the bar that night. 675 00:36:27,603 --> 00:36:30,522 $50,000 in cash? 676 00:36:30,606 --> 00:36:33,150 But what happened to it? It was never found. 677 00:36:33,233 --> 00:36:35,110 I don't know. I don't care about the money. 678 00:36:35,193 --> 00:36:37,779 I just care about Ralph, and I care about the kids. 679 00:36:37,863 --> 00:36:40,115 Vivian, you're going to have to decide. 680 00:36:41,783 --> 00:36:44,286 I know. You're right. 681 00:36:46,663 --> 00:36:50,959 I better tell Miles. I shouldn't put it off another minute. 682 00:36:52,711 --> 00:36:54,922 [phone rings] 683 00:36:56,548 --> 00:37:00,594 Yes. Seth, what is it? 684 00:37:04,181 --> 00:37:05,974 Oh, good Lord. 685 00:37:08,185 --> 00:37:10,270 It all fits like a tailor-made suit. 686 00:37:10,354 --> 00:37:11,980 Well, it may fit you, Sheriff, 687 00:37:12,064 --> 00:37:14,066 but I'm not so sure that it fits Ralph Proctor. 688 00:37:14,149 --> 00:37:16,526 Come on, Mrs. Fletcher. the medical report says 689 00:37:16,610 --> 00:37:17,945 the murder could've taken place as late 690 00:37:18,028 --> 00:37:19,863 as 2 or 3 o'clock in the morning. 691 00:37:19,947 --> 00:37:21,198 Now, Ralph figured out that Vivian 692 00:37:21,281 --> 00:37:23,158 had something goin' on with Bowman. 693 00:37:23,241 --> 00:37:25,327 Wives have a sixth sense about that. 694 00:37:26,453 --> 00:37:28,288 You know, so far, everything you've said 695 00:37:28,372 --> 00:37:29,998 is pure speculation, Sheriff. 696 00:37:30,082 --> 00:37:32,668 She admitted that Bowman called her at the house. 697 00:37:32,751 --> 00:37:36,505 Now, who knows? Maybe the ball and chain eavesdropped on the call. 698 00:37:36,880 --> 00:37:39,299 Anyway, he finds out. Now he's got a big problem. 699 00:37:39,383 --> 00:37:41,843 She supports him! He's scared to death 700 00:37:41,927 --> 00:37:43,345 he's gonna lose his meal ticket. 701 00:37:43,845 --> 00:37:46,306 -Maybe he even knows where they shack up. -No! 702 00:37:46,390 --> 00:37:47,724 Grabs a knife from the kitchen. 703 00:37:47,808 --> 00:37:49,393 I never saw that knife before. 704 00:37:49,476 --> 00:37:51,603 Sneaks over there and finds 'em together. 705 00:37:52,020 --> 00:37:53,855 This makes absolutely no sense. 706 00:37:53,939 --> 00:37:56,775 Didn't you tell me that there were no fingerprints on the knife? 707 00:37:56,858 --> 00:37:59,444 I didn't say he was stupid. He wiped'em off. 708 00:37:59,528 --> 00:38:01,697 But why would he hide it in his own car? 709 00:38:01,780 --> 00:38:03,865 He was planning on getting rid of it later. 710 00:38:04,241 --> 00:38:07,327 And who was this concerned citizen who so conveniently phoned 711 00:38:07,411 --> 00:38:08,829 and told you that Ralph 712 00:38:08,912 --> 00:38:10,372 had been seen going to the motel that night 713 00:38:10,455 --> 00:38:12,249 and where the knife was? 714 00:38:12,332 --> 00:38:14,167 Someone who didn't wanna become involved. 715 00:38:14,251 --> 00:38:17,796 -Happens all the time. -Ah. Floyd? 716 00:38:17,879 --> 00:38:19,381 Do you remember 717 00:38:19,464 --> 00:38:21,800 whether the phone call was a man or a woman? 718 00:38:21,883 --> 00:38:24,636 Well, it was kind of muffled, Mrs. Fletcher, 719 00:38:24,720 --> 00:38:26,680 but I'm pretty sure it was a man. 720 00:38:26,763 --> 00:38:29,808 Now look, ma'am, you can huff and puff all you want. 721 00:38:29,891 --> 00:38:32,602 The guy's got motive, opportunity, 722 00:38:32,686 --> 00:38:35,063 and the murder weapon is found in his possession. 723 00:38:35,147 --> 00:38:36,648 the grand jury takes it from here. 724 00:38:36,732 --> 00:38:38,692 Floyd, lock him up. 725 00:38:39,151 --> 00:38:40,944 I'm goin' home for my lunch. 726 00:38:58,587 --> 00:38:59,755 [sighs] 727 00:38:59,838 --> 00:39:01,882 Is there anything that I can do? 728 00:39:01,965 --> 00:39:04,176 Oh, thanks, Jessica. I've already arranged 729 00:39:04,259 --> 00:39:06,136 for someone to take care of the kids. 730 00:39:06,428 --> 00:39:08,972 -I have to go to New York. -Yes. Of course. 731 00:39:09,598 --> 00:39:13,101 Ralph's gonna need a lawyer. I better get some money. 732 00:39:13,185 --> 00:39:17,105 -And Miles? -Yes, I'm gonna tell him. 733 00:39:17,689 --> 00:39:19,858 He'll be hurt. But that's my decision. 734 00:39:24,529 --> 00:39:27,157 You know, I don't know what I did with my car keys. 735 00:39:27,240 --> 00:39:29,868 Sheriff Metzger has my keys, doesn't he? 736 00:39:30,243 --> 00:39:32,788 I have a spare set in the car. 737 00:39:33,246 --> 00:39:36,458 Vivian, did you have those keys when you went to meet Eric Bowman? 738 00:39:36,833 --> 00:39:39,461 The keys that were found by his body? 739 00:39:40,921 --> 00:39:44,174 I don't know. You know, I'm always losing my car keys. 740 00:39:45,300 --> 00:39:46,593 Think. It could be very important. 741 00:39:48,428 --> 00:39:50,889 I was very upset when I left him at the bar and... 742 00:39:52,390 --> 00:39:54,017 I didn't have the keys! 743 00:39:54,101 --> 00:39:55,644 I didn't. I had to use the spare set 744 00:39:55,727 --> 00:39:57,854 from the glove compartment to get home. 745 00:39:57,938 --> 00:40:01,108 -Wish me luck, Jessica. -Yes, of course. 746 00:40:01,775 --> 00:40:03,527 Floyd! 747 00:40:06,238 --> 00:40:09,282 -Another one, ma'am? -Oh, sure. 748 00:40:09,366 --> 00:40:10,909 Let me tell you, Frankie. 749 00:40:11,159 --> 00:40:14,287 drinking alone isn't my idea of having fun. 750 00:40:14,371 --> 00:40:16,957 Well, sometimes it picks up a little later on. 751 00:40:17,415 --> 00:40:18,875 You think Augie'll be in? 752 00:40:19,376 --> 00:40:20,210 Augie? 753 00:40:20,293 --> 00:40:22,796 Oh, come on, Frankie. I'm cool. 754 00:40:23,421 --> 00:40:26,925 Listen, I've got a friend who works 755 00:40:27,092 --> 00:40:28,802 for a trainer at Suffolk Downs. 756 00:40:28,885 --> 00:40:30,679 and if I don't lay down a bet, 757 00:40:30,762 --> 00:40:32,931 I'm kissin' a sure thing good-Bye. 758 00:40:33,014 --> 00:40:36,059 -Now, how about his phone number? -Oh, no, no. 759 00:40:36,143 --> 00:40:37,269 I don't think he'd like it if I did that. 760 00:40:37,352 --> 00:40:40,188 Look, I'm not supposed to breathe a word 761 00:40:40,272 --> 00:40:42,774 about this to anybody. But you give me 762 00:40:42,858 --> 00:40:44,234 Augie's number, and I'll cut you in. 763 00:40:44,317 --> 00:40:47,863 Look, he's 16-to-1 in the morning line. 764 00:40:52,033 --> 00:40:54,244 All right, look. Remember, 765 00:40:54,619 --> 00:40:56,079 you didn't get this from me. 766 00:41:08,758 --> 00:41:10,385 [kisses] 767 00:41:34,534 --> 00:41:36,995 Oh, Mr. Specter, please come in. 768 00:41:39,164 --> 00:41:40,749 I know you. 769 00:41:40,832 --> 00:41:42,000 Do I know you? 770 00:41:42,083 --> 00:41:43,418 Well, we had a brief conversation 771 00:41:43,501 --> 00:41:45,837 in the bar of the Starlight Motel. 772 00:41:46,213 --> 00:41:50,133 Oh, yeah. The lady with the Potato Pancake. 773 00:41:51,551 --> 00:41:53,303 [door slams] 774 00:41:53,386 --> 00:41:55,180 So what the hell is this phone message all about, lady? 775 00:41:55,263 --> 00:41:57,641 Simply what it said. 776 00:41:57,724 --> 00:41:59,893 That I have information about Eric Bowman's murder. 777 00:42:01,519 --> 00:42:03,855 What has Eric Bowman got to do with you? 778 00:42:03,939 --> 00:42:06,024 A friend of mine has been arrested for the murder 779 00:42:06,107 --> 00:42:08,568 but I have information that indicates that he didn't do it. 780 00:42:08,652 --> 00:42:09,653 What information is that? 781 00:42:10,779 --> 00:42:15,575 The fact that Mr. Bowman owed you $50,000 in gambling debts. 782 00:42:16,493 --> 00:42:19,371 Mr. Bowman and I were casual acquaintances. 783 00:42:19,454 --> 00:42:22,624 From time to time, we used to chat about sports. 784 00:42:22,707 --> 00:42:25,627 Mr. Specter, please. I happen to know 785 00:42:26,044 --> 00:42:29,923 that Mr. Bowman had $50,000 in his possession 786 00:42:30,006 --> 00:42:32,175 the night that he was murdered. 787 00:42:34,928 --> 00:42:37,847 -So, uh, Eric came up with it, huh? -Mm-hmm. 788 00:42:41,476 --> 00:42:43,186 [bird twittering] 789 00:42:43,270 --> 00:42:44,646 Nah, I don't think so. 790 00:42:44,729 --> 00:42:46,481 I assure you he did, Mr. Specter. 791 00:42:46,564 --> 00:42:50,026 I happen to know that someone gave him the money, in cash, 792 00:42:50,110 --> 00:42:52,654 at the bar, not long before he was murdered. 793 00:42:54,864 --> 00:42:57,242 So what are you sayin' to me, Mrs. Fletcher? 794 00:42:58,785 --> 00:43:01,496 -You sayin' I killed him? -I don't know. 795 00:43:01,871 --> 00:43:03,123 -Did you? -What, are you wired or somethin'? 796 00:43:03,206 --> 00:43:05,333 Bowman owed you money. 797 00:43:05,709 --> 00:43:07,752 Someone handed it to him. 798 00:43:07,836 --> 00:43:11,006 A few hours later, he was murdered in his motel room. 799 00:43:11,506 --> 00:43:15,635 No sign of the money. Everything points to you, Mr. Specter. 800 00:43:15,719 --> 00:43:19,180 I mean, who else knew about it? 801 00:43:20,098 --> 00:43:22,350 That's a very interesting question, Mrs. Fletcher. 802 00:43:23,727 --> 00:43:27,105 -I agree. -Very interesting, but off base. 803 00:43:27,647 --> 00:43:29,357 You see, the night Eric got snuffed, 804 00:43:29,441 --> 00:43:32,027 I was at an all-night card game in another county, 805 00:43:32,152 --> 00:43:34,237 and the big loser that night was your water commissioner. 806 00:43:36,781 --> 00:43:37,907 Huh? 807 00:43:45,040 --> 00:43:46,333 You have a nice evening, Mrs. Fletcher. 808 00:43:52,464 --> 00:43:53,631 [door closes] 809 00:44:00,722 --> 00:44:01,765 Augie! 810 00:44:02,640 --> 00:44:03,600 Geez, you scared the hell outta me. 811 00:44:03,683 --> 00:44:05,185 What are you doin' here? 812 00:44:05,268 --> 00:44:06,227 You goin' someplace, Frankie? 813 00:44:07,187 --> 00:44:08,980 Yeah. I got a couple days off. 814 00:44:09,064 --> 00:44:12,400 Thought I'd go up to the lakes, do a little fishin'. 815 00:44:12,484 --> 00:44:15,278 -You ain't leaving town with my 50 grand? -No. 816 00:44:15,362 --> 00:44:17,489 No. Whatever gave you an idea like that? 817 00:44:17,572 --> 00:44:20,033 It was somethin' that Fletcher woman said... 818 00:44:20,116 --> 00:44:22,327 about Eric gettin' a lot of money at the bar that night. 819 00:44:22,911 --> 00:44:25,872 [Augie] I had to ask myself, who was always there 820 00:44:26,081 --> 00:44:27,832 with his big eyes and his big ears? 821 00:44:28,375 --> 00:44:30,043 I had to ask myself, who saw 822 00:44:30,126 --> 00:44:32,212 Eric gettin' all that money? And I asked myself 823 00:44:32,295 --> 00:44:33,797 and I asked myself, and I couldn't come up 824 00:44:33,880 --> 00:44:35,590 with anybody but you, Frankie! 825 00:44:36,424 --> 00:44:38,426 You must have been real tempted. 826 00:44:38,510 --> 00:44:40,720 You always were such a two-bit punk. 827 00:44:40,804 --> 00:44:42,138 I figure you waited till the bar closed, 828 00:44:42,222 --> 00:44:44,516 everybody's gone, then you went to his room. 829 00:44:44,599 --> 00:44:48,019 It's funny, if you stick'em just right. 830 00:44:48,686 --> 00:44:51,356 That's it, Frankie. That's the only way it makes any sense. 831 00:44:52,273 --> 00:44:54,901 -So where is it, pal? -No, you got it wrong, Augie. 832 00:44:54,984 --> 00:44:56,194 -I don't have your money. -You don't have my money? 833 00:44:56,277 --> 00:44:59,030 No. [groans] 834 00:45:00,490 --> 00:45:02,617 Don't you get up, Frankie. 835 00:45:08,706 --> 00:45:09,833 Is this it? Open the door! Police! 836 00:45:10,834 --> 00:45:12,877 -Sorry. You're too late. -What are you doin' here? 837 00:45:12,961 --> 00:45:14,963 Got a call. Disturbing the peace. 838 00:45:15,046 --> 00:45:17,132 Ho-Ho! Whoa-hoa! Now look at all that money. 839 00:45:17,215 --> 00:45:18,967 -That is my money! -Oh, yeah? 840 00:45:19,050 --> 00:45:21,177 Now that's really funny. 'Cause Mrs. Fletcher 841 00:45:21,261 --> 00:45:23,179 told me something about blackmail money. 842 00:45:24,514 --> 00:45:25,807 You two just stay right where you're at 843 00:45:25,890 --> 00:45:27,725 while we sort this whole thing out, huh, gentlemen? 844 00:45:34,274 --> 00:45:36,484 [Vivian] I told him. He really took it very well. 845 00:45:36,568 --> 00:45:37,694 -Ralph? -No, Miles. 846 00:45:38,695 --> 00:45:40,321 He was hurt, of course, 847 00:45:40,780 --> 00:45:42,657 but he decided to put my happiness ahead of his. 848 00:45:43,575 --> 00:45:45,076 There'll be a quiet divorce. 849 00:45:45,785 --> 00:45:47,036 What about Ralph? 850 00:45:50,081 --> 00:45:51,499 I haven't had the time to tell him yet. 851 00:45:51,583 --> 00:45:53,585 Oh, but, Jessica, thanks to you, 852 00:45:53,668 --> 00:45:56,963 that whole Eric Bowman nightmare, it's behind us. 853 00:45:57,046 --> 00:45:58,756 I understand that the bartender confessed? 854 00:45:58,840 --> 00:46:00,800 How did you manage that? 855 00:46:00,884 --> 00:46:02,677 Oh, I just thought if I could plant 856 00:46:02,760 --> 00:46:04,888 the idea in Augie Specter's head 857 00:46:04,971 --> 00:46:07,474 that Frankie had gotten away with his money... 858 00:46:07,557 --> 00:46:09,058 But what made you think it was the bartender? 859 00:46:09,142 --> 00:46:11,060 At first, I didn't. 860 00:46:11,394 --> 00:46:13,646 But when you told me that you gave Eric Bowman 861 00:46:13,730 --> 00:46:15,440 the money at the bar, 862 00:46:15,523 --> 00:46:17,567 the pieces started to fall into place. 863 00:46:17,859 --> 00:46:20,695 And then I remembered what you told me about your keys. 864 00:46:20,778 --> 00:46:23,490 -My keys? -Yes, you said that you might have left 865 00:46:23,573 --> 00:46:25,408 your keys on the bar. 866 00:46:25,492 --> 00:46:28,369 So, I decided to test Frankie. 867 00:46:28,453 --> 00:46:29,913 Now, he didn't come after me, 868 00:46:29,996 --> 00:46:32,165 and I left him a pretty good tip. 869 00:46:32,248 --> 00:46:34,959 So, he knew those keys weren't mine, 870 00:46:35,043 --> 00:46:37,629 -and I guess he panicked. -Oh, Jessica, 871 00:46:38,046 --> 00:46:40,256 We are never gonna be able to thank you. 872 00:46:40,340 --> 00:46:42,467 How about coming in for a cup of coffee? 873 00:46:42,550 --> 00:46:45,803 -No, thanks. I've got to run. -So soon? 874 00:46:45,887 --> 00:46:48,765 Oh, darling, come in the house. 875 00:46:49,390 --> 00:46:50,517 There's something that I want to tell you. 876 00:46:51,976 --> 00:46:52,810 [Ralph] Sure.