1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:02,878 DOCTOR: You've had a minor heart attack. 2 00:00:02,878 --> 00:00:05,130 But I'm healthy enough to still direct a play, right? 3 00:00:05,130 --> 00:00:07,466 You need to reduce stress 4 00:00:07,466 --> 00:00:09,760 because if there's a next time, it might not be so small. 5 00:00:09,760 --> 00:00:11,470 My review was going to be a pan. 6 00:00:11,470 --> 00:00:13,847 Death Rattle is a, is a classic haunting murder mystery. 7 00:00:13,847 --> 00:00:15,140 It's not supposed to be fun. 8 00:00:15,140 --> 00:00:18,185 This one... just didn't sing. 9 00:00:18,185 --> 00:00:19,937 My folks adopted me 10 00:00:19,937 --> 00:00:21,647 when they thought they couldn't have kids. 11 00:00:21,647 --> 00:00:22,731 But then, they had Ben. 12 00:00:22,731 --> 00:00:25,692 A guy who, by the way, was always fucking up. 13 00:00:25,692 --> 00:00:27,903 Dickie said that Ben always got the credit. 14 00:00:27,903 --> 00:00:30,113 What, CoBro was Dickie's creation? 15 00:00:30,113 --> 00:00:31,073 That's motive. 16 00:00:31,073 --> 00:00:32,616 I need to show you something. 17 00:00:32,616 --> 00:00:35,702 I took this from Loretta's apartment. 18 00:00:35,702 --> 00:00:38,330 MABEL [on podcast]: On a fateful night, four weeks ago, 19 00:00:38,330 --> 00:00:41,708 Hollywood Superstar Ben Glenroy died. Twice. 20 00:00:42,668 --> 00:00:44,002 I'm Mabel Mora. 21 00:00:44,002 --> 00:00:47,881 Join me, flying solo this time, in the search for answers 22 00:00:47,881 --> 00:00:51,802 on a new season of Only Murders in the Building. 23 00:00:51,802 --> 00:00:54,304 #BloodyMabel. 24 00:00:58,183 --> 00:01:01,186 ♪ 25 00:01:01,186 --> 00:01:03,480 [quiet breeze blowing] 26 00:01:03,480 --> 00:01:05,524 [footsteps approach] 27 00:01:15,617 --> 00:01:16,618 [sniffles] 28 00:01:22,416 --> 00:01:25,919 LORETTA: Theater is all about choices. 29 00:01:25,919 --> 00:01:28,422 What you share. What you hide. 30 00:01:29,256 --> 00:01:32,885 The same story, even the same lines, 31 00:01:32,885 --> 00:01:35,137 can be delivered a million ways. 32 00:01:35,137 --> 00:01:37,848 Those choices change everything. 33 00:01:39,641 --> 00:01:42,978 When I saw my first play, I fell in love. 34 00:01:42,978 --> 00:01:45,314 [applause] 35 00:01:45,314 --> 00:01:47,649 My choice for my life was made. 36 00:01:47,649 --> 00:01:49,735 Who ist that goes with me? 37 00:01:49,735 --> 00:01:52,154 I was the lead in every school play. 38 00:01:52,154 --> 00:01:55,199 I was "the best young actress in the Midwest," 39 00:01:55,199 --> 00:01:57,618 according to an article in the Clayton Chronicle, 40 00:01:57,618 --> 00:01:59,036 where my dad was the editor. 41 00:01:59,745 --> 00:02:03,498 But, a visiting director from New York agreed. 42 00:02:03,498 --> 00:02:06,502 ♪ 43 00:02:06,502 --> 00:02:09,129 [door opens, shuts] 44 00:02:09,129 --> 00:02:12,841 After graduation, I'd go to Broadway. 45 00:02:12,841 --> 00:02:15,636 It was all so clear. 46 00:02:15,636 --> 00:02:18,013 Until it wasn't. 47 00:02:18,013 --> 00:02:20,516 [sobbing] 48 00:02:23,894 --> 00:02:27,022 Acting is all about choices 49 00:02:27,022 --> 00:02:29,525 [sighs] and I had to make one. 50 00:02:29,525 --> 00:02:31,485 [bus idling] 51 00:02:31,485 --> 00:02:34,321 There was a couple in town 52 00:02:34,321 --> 00:02:36,323 who couldn't conceive, 53 00:02:36,323 --> 00:02:39,284 and I thought it was best for everyone. [bus door closes] 54 00:02:39,284 --> 00:02:43,163 [air brake releases, bus rumbling] 55 00:02:43,163 --> 00:02:46,291 ♪ 56 00:02:46,291 --> 00:02:50,128 There was no instant success when I got to New York. 57 00:02:50,128 --> 00:02:53,757 No delayed success either. 58 00:02:53,757 --> 00:02:57,678 I began to wonder if I was being punished for my choice. 59 00:02:59,429 --> 00:03:01,765 The family sent me an update. 60 00:03:01,765 --> 00:03:04,059 They finally got pregnant. 61 00:03:04,059 --> 00:03:06,728 A miracle. And just like that, 62 00:03:06,728 --> 00:03:08,605 you had a baby brother. 63 00:03:08,605 --> 00:03:10,023 You wouldn't be alone. 64 00:03:11,316 --> 00:03:13,026 I followed you from afar. 65 00:03:13,026 --> 00:03:16,989 I made a book about you, which I cherish, 66 00:03:16,989 --> 00:03:18,532 but it also made me sad 67 00:03:18,532 --> 00:03:20,826 because I thought I'd never see you again. 68 00:03:20,826 --> 00:03:22,035 [humming] 69 00:03:22,035 --> 00:03:24,538 But then, there it was. 70 00:03:24,538 --> 00:03:26,373 A sign. 71 00:03:26,373 --> 00:03:29,501 A chance to finally meet you. 72 00:03:29,501 --> 00:03:31,295 CASTING DIRECTOR: Ready, Durkin, you still there? 73 00:03:31,295 --> 00:03:32,754 LORETTA: Yes! [script rustling] 74 00:03:32,754 --> 00:03:34,965 Yes! Hi! 75 00:03:34,965 --> 00:03:37,426 Oh, hi. I-I'm so sorry, I thought... 76 00:03:37,426 --> 00:03:40,387 My agent assured me that I was on the list. 77 00:03:40,387 --> 00:03:42,931 [applause] There you were. 78 00:03:42,931 --> 00:03:44,850 This is my manager, Dickie. 79 00:03:44,850 --> 00:03:47,019 He's not just my manager, he's also my brother. 80 00:03:47,019 --> 00:03:49,688 LORETTA: My baby boy. 81 00:03:49,688 --> 00:03:51,690 ♪ So, darling ♪ 82 00:03:52,357 --> 00:03:53,817 ♪ My darling ♪ 83 00:03:54,860 --> 00:03:56,987 These last few months, 84 00:03:56,987 --> 00:03:58,989 getting to know you, 85 00:03:58,989 --> 00:04:00,991 they have been a dream. 86 00:04:02,117 --> 00:04:04,286 But I've been lying to you. 87 00:04:06,163 --> 00:04:09,166 ♪ 88 00:04:12,461 --> 00:04:14,963 So why am I telling you this today? 89 00:04:17,132 --> 00:04:20,427 Because it's time. 90 00:04:20,427 --> 00:04:23,430 And it's our sitzprobe rehearsal. 91 00:04:34,149 --> 00:04:35,692 [gasps] 92 00:04:36,568 --> 00:04:38,946 Sitzprobe. 93 00:04:38,946 --> 00:04:42,199 When the actors first perform with an orchestra, 94 00:04:42,199 --> 00:04:44,451 and you learn if all your choices 95 00:04:44,451 --> 00:04:46,828 have produced something... 96 00:04:46,828 --> 00:04:49,915 harmonious or horrific. 97 00:04:49,915 --> 00:04:51,834 [musicians chatter] 98 00:04:51,834 --> 00:04:54,837 [warming up instruments] 99 00:05:01,134 --> 00:05:02,553 And... 100 00:05:03,178 --> 00:05:06,723 if there's still time to make it all right. 101 00:05:06,723 --> 00:05:09,726 ♪ lively theme song playing ♪ 102 00:05:09,726 --> 00:05:12,729 ♪ vocalizing ♪ 103 00:05:55,480 --> 00:05:58,483 [instruments warming up] 104 00:05:58,483 --> 00:06:01,486 [musicians chatter] 105 00:06:09,161 --> 00:06:11,955 Hey! Big day! How you feeling? 106 00:06:11,955 --> 00:06:15,375 Oh, I can't believe we're here. [both chuckle] 107 00:06:15,959 --> 00:06:17,669 Listen, I was, um... 108 00:06:17,669 --> 00:06:19,463 [both laugh] 109 00:06:19,463 --> 00:06:21,423 wondering if maybe we could... 110 00:06:21,423 --> 00:06:22,674 [whispers] could talk later. 111 00:06:22,674 --> 00:06:24,343 You know... 112 00:06:24,343 --> 00:06:27,804 Or I could just hand you something that I wrote and run away. 113 00:06:27,804 --> 00:06:30,265 OLIVER: Alright, everyone! Gather 'round. [Loretta sighs] 114 00:06:30,265 --> 00:06:32,559 [laughs] Ah, yes. Okay. 115 00:06:32,559 --> 00:06:33,852 So, supper later? 116 00:06:33,852 --> 00:06:35,479 - I'd love to. Hey, break a leg. - Okay. 117 00:06:35,479 --> 00:06:37,856 - Thanks. - Loretta! Would you care to join us? 118 00:06:37,856 --> 00:06:40,234 - Of course! [excited giggling] - Thank you. Thank you, okay. 119 00:06:41,902 --> 00:06:42,903 Alright. 120 00:06:42,903 --> 00:06:44,821 [excited murmuring] 121 00:06:44,821 --> 00:06:47,491 People, it's here. 122 00:06:47,491 --> 00:06:48,659 Sitzprobe! 123 00:06:48,659 --> 00:06:51,537 [cheering, clapping] 124 00:06:51,537 --> 00:06:53,455 It's gonna be stop and start. 125 00:06:53,455 --> 00:06:54,623 There's gonna be fuck-ups. 126 00:06:54,623 --> 00:06:56,583 [Howard giggles] It's gonna be messy, 127 00:06:56,583 --> 00:06:58,794 but we're just gonna fight through, okay? [door opens] 128 00:06:58,794 --> 00:07:02,256 And I need everyone to be dialed in. No distractions. 129 00:07:02,256 --> 00:07:04,883 [actors chattering] 130 00:07:06,927 --> 00:07:09,471 Uh, actually, let's take two. 131 00:07:09,471 --> 00:07:11,473 Uh, Howard, could you mind the shop? 132 00:07:11,473 --> 00:07:12,933 - Thanks. - Two minutes, people! 133 00:07:12,933 --> 00:07:14,810 Don't make me use the whistle! 134 00:07:14,810 --> 00:07:16,228 ♪ 135 00:07:16,228 --> 00:07:18,522 No distractions. [door opens] 136 00:07:18,522 --> 00:07:21,024 Ooh, do I smell Schmackary's cookies? 137 00:07:21,024 --> 00:07:22,025 [door shuts] 138 00:07:22,568 --> 00:07:24,778 You released a podcast without us? 139 00:07:24,778 --> 00:07:27,030 Thought you didn't care about this investigation. 140 00:07:27,030 --> 00:07:30,325 I don't, but I reserve the right to be hurt when I'm excluded from things. 141 00:07:30,325 --> 00:07:32,828 Mabel, where have you been? 142 00:07:32,828 --> 00:07:35,289 Are you aware someone is living in your aunt's apartment? 143 00:07:35,289 --> 00:07:39,042 I've been crashing with Theo for now. BOTH: Ooh... 144 00:07:39,501 --> 00:07:41,545 Trouble in Candyland with Toblerone? 145 00:07:42,671 --> 00:07:44,089 That's my affectionate nickname for Tobert, 146 00:07:44,089 --> 00:07:46,300 who I like by the way, and who I approve of. 147 00:07:46,300 --> 00:07:48,385 Tobert and I are fine, thanks. 148 00:07:48,385 --> 00:07:51,054 He's at a commercial shoot, and he lent me some gear. 149 00:07:51,054 --> 00:07:52,598 [wacky voice] Whoa! GoPro! 150 00:07:53,932 --> 00:07:55,225 Do you have a suspect? 151 00:07:55,225 --> 00:07:57,936 I have a lot to figure out, 152 00:07:57,936 --> 00:07:59,897 but my gut keeps telling me it's Dickie. 153 00:07:59,897 --> 00:08:02,774 I told you to stay away... 154 00:08:05,027 --> 00:08:06,069 Actually, I don't mind Dickie. 155 00:08:07,070 --> 00:08:08,447 Not in the cast. 156 00:08:08,947 --> 00:08:11,158 Yes, let's go with Dickie. Dickie did it. 157 00:08:11,158 --> 00:08:13,368 Wow, I can see your priorities haven't changed. 158 00:08:13,368 --> 00:08:14,953 CHARLES: Hey, you know what else hasn't changed? 159 00:08:14,953 --> 00:08:16,455 What a terrific team we make. 160 00:08:16,455 --> 00:08:20,417 We're back! The trio is back! "Trio" on three! 161 00:08:20,417 --> 00:08:22,169 One... 162 00:08:22,169 --> 00:08:24,171 A-Any time now. 163 00:08:24,171 --> 00:08:25,964 I'm guessing you're gonna put your hand in any minute now. 164 00:08:25,964 --> 00:08:27,883 And two! 165 00:08:27,883 --> 00:08:29,635 You're cutting it awfully close, you two. Come on. 166 00:08:29,635 --> 00:08:31,512 [speaker feedback] HOWARD [on PA]: Mr. Putnam to the stage. 167 00:08:31,512 --> 00:08:34,306 Unless you want me to direct? Because I will do that. 168 00:08:34,306 --> 00:08:36,558 Okay, he's out of control. 169 00:08:37,434 --> 00:08:40,437 ♪ energetic Broadway music ♪ 170 00:08:40,437 --> 00:08:42,523 ♪ music swells ♪ 171 00:08:42,523 --> 00:08:47,444 ♪ When you're a creature of the night ♪ 172 00:08:47,444 --> 00:08:50,113 ♪ In the bleak midnight rain, could you go ♪ 173 00:08:50,113 --> 00:08:51,490 ♪ So insane! ♪ 174 00:08:51,490 --> 00:08:54,910 ♪ A creature of the night ♪ 175 00:08:54,910 --> 00:08:58,664 ♪ In the bone-chilling cold as the madness takes hold ♪ 176 00:08:58,664 --> 00:09:00,791 ♪ See the blood drip, drip, drip ♪ 177 00:09:00,791 --> 00:09:02,209 ♪ While your grip starts to slip ♪ 178 00:09:02,209 --> 00:09:04,127 ♪ Do your demons reside ♪ [text notifications chiming] 179 00:09:04,127 --> 00:09:07,381 ♪ In the side that you hide from the light? ♪ 180 00:09:07,381 --> 00:09:10,175 ♪ Are you a creature... ♪ 181 00:09:10,175 --> 00:09:12,386 ♪ Of the night? ♪ 182 00:09:12,386 --> 00:09:15,055 Focus, everyone! Please focus! 183 00:09:15,055 --> 00:09:16,265 I need your focus! 184 00:09:16,265 --> 00:09:18,684 ♪ Is it you? Is it true? ♪ 185 00:09:18,684 --> 00:09:20,519 ♪ A creature of the night... ♪ 186 00:09:20,519 --> 00:09:23,021 ♪ A body lies cold ♪ 187 00:09:23,021 --> 00:09:25,732 ♪ A creature of the night! ♪ 188 00:09:25,732 --> 00:09:27,484 ♪ orchestra stops ♪ 189 00:09:27,484 --> 00:09:28,485 And cue the nanny. 190 00:09:28,485 --> 00:09:30,487 ♪ tuba sting ♪ 191 00:09:30,487 --> 00:09:31,822 Who goes there? 192 00:09:32,614 --> 00:09:34,741 NYPD, motherfuckers! 193 00:09:34,741 --> 00:09:37,035 [all gasp] [police sirens, tires squeal outside] 194 00:09:37,035 --> 00:09:39,162 The stalker, he didn't do it. 195 00:09:39,162 --> 00:09:41,415 He's creepy as fuck, but he is not the killer. 196 00:09:41,415 --> 00:09:44,501 The killer is someone in this room. [actors gasp] 197 00:09:44,501 --> 00:09:46,420 Goddammit! I always wanted to say that shit. 198 00:09:46,420 --> 00:09:48,380 How did it sound, boys? Did it sound strong to you? 199 00:09:48,380 --> 00:09:50,549 - Yeah, yeah. - I... 200 00:09:51,592 --> 00:09:55,220 Is that my Roxie? 201 00:09:56,221 --> 00:10:00,184 Girl! I saw Chicago. Let me tell you something. 202 00:10:00,184 --> 00:10:02,769 Your work on that stage is a goddamn delight. 203 00:10:02,769 --> 00:10:03,812 Oh, my God, stop. 204 00:10:03,812 --> 00:10:06,064 - WILLIAMS: No, you stop! - No, you stop! 205 00:10:06,064 --> 00:10:08,066 I would really hate to lock yo ass up! 206 00:10:08,066 --> 00:10:09,943 Everybody, let's go! 207 00:10:09,943 --> 00:10:11,820 Come on! We moving it downtown! 208 00:10:11,820 --> 00:10:13,405 [confused chatter] 209 00:10:13,405 --> 00:10:14,990 Look, not to pour cold water 210 00:10:14,990 --> 00:10:17,826 on this perfectly executed surprise reunion, 211 00:10:17,826 --> 00:10:19,536 but... 212 00:10:19,536 --> 00:10:22,039 why does it have to be someone from here? 213 00:10:22,039 --> 00:10:23,665 Couldn't it be someone from the Arconia? 214 00:10:24,082 --> 00:10:26,293 Or a, a damn freak accident? 215 00:10:26,293 --> 00:10:28,504 Ben Glenroy was poisoned before opening night, 216 00:10:28,504 --> 00:10:30,797 which they conveniently covered up, 217 00:10:30,797 --> 00:10:33,300 so that means it's someone in here. 218 00:10:33,300 --> 00:10:35,135 A freak accident poisoning? 219 00:10:35,135 --> 00:10:36,637 Oliver... [snorts] 220 00:10:37,846 --> 00:10:40,557 Okay. Two minutes. 221 00:10:40,557 --> 00:10:43,060 Off stage. Please? 222 00:10:46,855 --> 00:10:47,898 Alright. 223 00:10:49,441 --> 00:10:51,151 - But, two minutes. - Yeah, yeah, yeah. I-- Two-- 224 00:10:51,151 --> 00:10:53,654 Th-That's all we need. WILLIAMS: Come on, guys. 225 00:10:53,654 --> 00:10:54,696 Oliver. 226 00:10:56,323 --> 00:10:59,993 Tell me I'm hallucinating and that woman isn't really here. 227 00:10:59,993 --> 00:11:02,412 Oh, don't worry. Uh, Detective Williams is an old friend. 228 00:11:02,412 --> 00:11:03,580 No. 229 00:11:04,498 --> 00:11:05,499 Her. 230 00:11:05,499 --> 00:11:08,752 ♪ 231 00:11:08,752 --> 00:11:11,713 Y-Yes, uh, Maxine. I invited. 232 00:11:11,713 --> 00:11:13,257 I know it's not normally done, but... 233 00:11:13,257 --> 00:11:14,633 A critic at sitzprobe? 234 00:11:14,633 --> 00:11:17,052 It's never done! For good reason. 235 00:11:17,052 --> 00:11:18,720 And Maxine? 236 00:11:18,720 --> 00:11:20,597 I have nightmares about that woman. 237 00:11:20,597 --> 00:11:24,393 Look, Maxine did not love the first version of the show. 238 00:11:24,393 --> 00:11:27,521 So, I thought, why not get her excited about the musical version? 239 00:11:27,521 --> 00:11:29,898 Let's build buzz, people. 240 00:11:29,898 --> 00:11:33,068 So, we've got cops and a critic here? [exasperated sigh] 241 00:11:33,068 --> 00:11:35,404 Everybody loves a packed house. 242 00:11:36,154 --> 00:11:37,865 Don't fuck this up, Oliver. 243 00:11:37,865 --> 00:11:40,200 We are literally lighting cash on fire 244 00:11:40,200 --> 00:11:42,119 every minute we're in this theater. 245 00:11:42,119 --> 00:11:45,831 And loosen up. You look as wooden as that fucking lighthouse we built. 246 00:11:53,964 --> 00:11:55,549 WILLIAMS: Oh, my gosh, I love Chicago. 247 00:11:55,549 --> 00:11:57,467 Now, have you seen the movie version? MABEL: Oh! 248 00:11:57,467 --> 00:12:00,762 - With Queen Latifah? You know-- - Hey! Hey, hey, hey. 249 00:12:00,762 --> 00:12:04,141 Fun thought. Interrogations happen here! 250 00:12:04,766 --> 00:12:06,894 Question a suspect, take in a tune. 251 00:12:06,894 --> 00:12:10,439 I mean, why does murder always have to be such a dreary business anyway? 252 00:12:10,439 --> 00:12:11,940 Yeah, and you know actors. 253 00:12:11,940 --> 00:12:14,776 I mean, you've gotta make 'em comfortable 254 00:12:14,776 --> 00:12:16,028 if you wanna get 'em to talk. 255 00:12:16,028 --> 00:12:18,113 Yeah, they're a weird-ass bunch. 256 00:12:18,113 --> 00:12:19,489 A-And I could help. 257 00:12:19,489 --> 00:12:21,658 Like, play bad cop, or, 258 00:12:21,658 --> 00:12:23,035 you know, get you a latte. 259 00:12:23,035 --> 00:12:25,037 Nah, you've done more than enough, Mora. 260 00:12:25,037 --> 00:12:26,413 Because of your podcast, 261 00:12:26,413 --> 00:12:29,416 I got kicked off a cushy-ass gig at Community Services. 262 00:12:29,416 --> 00:12:32,753 Do you know that I was in charge of a playground? 263 00:12:32,753 --> 00:12:35,005 I knew it. This is Mabel's fault, 264 00:12:35,005 --> 00:12:37,716 swinging solo in our podcast playground. 265 00:12:37,716 --> 00:12:40,010 Let's stay away from blaming words like "fault." 266 00:12:40,010 --> 00:12:41,637 Neutral language, please. 267 00:12:41,637 --> 00:12:43,597 Oh... 268 00:12:43,597 --> 00:12:45,641 Y'all are fighting. 269 00:12:45,641 --> 00:12:47,601 Actually, you know what? Don't tell me. 270 00:12:47,601 --> 00:12:49,102 I don't even care. 271 00:12:49,102 --> 00:12:52,105 I'm gonna go find a room to do some interrogations. 272 00:12:53,440 --> 00:12:56,860 Oliver, I know you and I haven't been seeing eye-to-eye, 273 00:12:56,860 --> 00:12:59,279 but we've got to get in on those interviews. 274 00:12:59,279 --> 00:13:02,866 Look, my show is hanging on by a thread here. 275 00:13:02,866 --> 00:13:05,536 Finding this killer is the only way 276 00:13:05,536 --> 00:13:07,663 that you'll actually have an opening night. 277 00:13:07,663 --> 00:13:10,082 She's right. We're back. Whoa-ho-ho! 278 00:13:10,082 --> 00:13:11,625 Hands in! Let's go! 279 00:13:11,625 --> 00:13:13,627 I made a huge break in the case. You gotta come with me. 280 00:13:14,294 --> 00:13:16,004 Mm, just Mabel. 281 00:13:16,004 --> 00:13:18,882 The ace investigator with a closet full of cashmere. 282 00:13:18,882 --> 00:13:21,176 I wanna be her in a next life. 283 00:13:21,176 --> 00:13:22,177 [whispers] Follow me. 284 00:13:23,262 --> 00:13:25,514 It's okay, go. I'll spy on Williams. 285 00:13:26,431 --> 00:13:28,517 - Seriously? - Yes, yes. 286 00:13:28,517 --> 00:13:31,061 I-If cracking this case 287 00:13:31,061 --> 00:13:33,272 means I save my show, I'm in. 288 00:13:34,189 --> 00:13:36,024 It's just, it's been a minute. 289 00:13:36,024 --> 00:13:38,527 Mabel, trust us. We've got this. 290 00:13:38,527 --> 00:13:40,529 Mabel! Come on. 291 00:13:40,529 --> 00:13:42,364 ♪ 292 00:13:42,364 --> 00:13:43,615 [Mabel sighs] 293 00:13:44,741 --> 00:13:46,243 - Williams! - Yeah, okay. 294 00:13:47,995 --> 00:13:49,872 So when the cops came, I rushed in here 295 00:13:49,872 --> 00:13:52,875 to shred my Papa Smurf-Skeletor slash-fic. 296 00:13:52,875 --> 00:13:54,793 In the wrong hands, it could be misunderstood. 297 00:13:54,793 --> 00:13:56,295 Then, this happened. 298 00:13:57,504 --> 00:13:58,922 [whirring, grinding] 299 00:13:58,922 --> 00:14:01,008 The spooky sound from opening night, 300 00:14:01,008 --> 00:14:03,093 when I was looking for the broom, and the door was locked. 301 00:14:03,093 --> 00:14:05,137 Someone was in here shredding something. 302 00:14:05,137 --> 00:14:08,599 Yes! So we're left with two questions. 303 00:14:08,599 --> 00:14:11,852 What was happening in here right before Ben Glenroy was poisoned, 304 00:14:11,852 --> 00:14:13,896 and can I be on your podcast? 305 00:14:13,896 --> 00:14:16,273 [sighs] I don't know. I mean, 306 00:14:16,273 --> 00:14:18,734 it could be linked to Ben's death, or it could not be. 307 00:14:18,734 --> 00:14:20,736 Either way, the evidence is destroyed. 308 00:14:20,736 --> 00:14:22,154 We can reassemble it. 309 00:14:22,863 --> 00:14:23,864 I can. 310 00:14:24,781 --> 00:14:28,577 I am a master at word searches and jumbles. 311 00:14:28,577 --> 00:14:30,078 I was an unpopular child. 312 00:14:30,078 --> 00:14:31,288 [fake shock] No. 313 00:14:31,288 --> 00:14:34,541 I can take any word and list every word you can make out of its letters. 314 00:14:35,250 --> 00:14:39,213 Take "puzzle," for example. From "puzzle," you can make "up" and... 315 00:14:41,465 --> 00:14:43,258 Actually, "up" might be the only word in puzzle. 316 00:14:43,258 --> 00:14:45,135 That was a bad example. Give me another word, Mabel. 317 00:14:45,135 --> 00:14:46,595 Uh, uh, "treasure." 318 00:14:46,595 --> 00:14:48,514 Erasure, austere, rats. 319 00:14:48,514 --> 00:14:50,557 Mabel, we don't have time to list them all! 320 00:14:50,557 --> 00:14:52,893 We need to reassemble these! There might be a clue. 321 00:14:52,893 --> 00:14:55,354 - Okay, I can help. - Great. Go get me some scotch tape. 322 00:14:55,354 --> 00:14:58,232 No, I can actually help. I mean, puzzles are kind of my thing, too. 323 00:14:58,232 --> 00:15:01,109 There's a killer on the loose! This is what I do! 324 00:15:01,109 --> 00:15:03,529 Go get me scotch tape, then get the hell out of my way. 325 00:15:03,529 --> 00:15:05,364 [paper rustling] 326 00:15:05,364 --> 00:15:06,406 O-Oh... 327 00:15:09,826 --> 00:15:13,205 See? Perfect for sitting and probing during sitzprobe? 328 00:15:13,205 --> 00:15:15,040 You got your low lighting, 329 00:15:15,040 --> 00:15:16,959 you got an ergonomic chair, 330 00:15:16,959 --> 00:15:18,585 uh, back issues of The New Yorker. 331 00:15:18,585 --> 00:15:20,671 A fantastic "Talk of the Town" piece 332 00:15:20,671 --> 00:15:22,840 about a pigeon who lives in a clock at the Guggenheim. [laughs] 333 00:15:22,840 --> 00:15:25,092 Yeah, I don't give a damn about your old-man magazines, 334 00:15:25,092 --> 00:15:27,261 but I do love a good chair. Lumbar support? 335 00:15:27,261 --> 00:15:28,554 For days! 336 00:15:28,554 --> 00:15:30,681 Ooh-hoo-hoo! 337 00:15:30,681 --> 00:15:31,974 Okay. 338 00:15:33,308 --> 00:15:35,227 Young man, come and have a seat. CHARLES: Ah, yeah. 339 00:15:35,227 --> 00:15:38,188 Thank you. Charles, I'm not talking till you get up and go. 340 00:15:39,898 --> 00:15:42,818 Okay. Sure. Yeah. Have fun. 341 00:15:44,736 --> 00:15:46,238 Okay, so... 342 00:15:48,532 --> 00:15:50,909 Please leave. Sorry about that. 343 00:15:50,909 --> 00:15:53,579 Uh, so opening night, 344 00:15:53,579 --> 00:15:55,873 you arrived at the theater at what time? 345 00:15:55,873 --> 00:15:58,542 Um, let's see, I-I got here before Kimber-- 346 00:15:58,542 --> 00:15:59,376 Excuse me, excuse me. 347 00:15:59,376 --> 00:16:01,003 I'm just looking for my weighted blanket. 348 00:16:01,003 --> 00:16:04,840 Just continue the questioning like I'm not even here. Blanket... 349 00:16:05,507 --> 00:16:08,760 WILLIAMS: You got here at what time? TY: Um, I think around 5:00? 350 00:16:08,760 --> 00:16:11,096 WILLIAMS: Okay, 5:00 p.m.? And did you get in contact 351 00:16:11,096 --> 00:16:12,723 with your stage manager at all? [Charles grunting] 352 00:16:12,723 --> 00:16:15,559 CHARLES: Jeez! These things weigh, like, 60 pounds. 353 00:16:15,559 --> 00:16:18,020 It's like the weight of a small man! 354 00:16:18,020 --> 00:16:20,522 [grunts] Or a big cozy dog. 355 00:16:20,522 --> 00:16:23,609 Charles. Knock it off. Get outta here. 356 00:16:23,609 --> 00:16:27,112 Well, the trouble is I'm weighted down now. 357 00:16:27,112 --> 00:16:28,739 I can hardly move. 358 00:16:28,739 --> 00:16:31,783 I'll tell you what, I just won't listen. Huh! Look at this. 359 00:16:31,783 --> 00:16:32,910 [soft laugh] 360 00:16:32,910 --> 00:16:34,912 Yeah, here we go. 361 00:16:36,455 --> 00:16:37,456 [opens phone] 362 00:16:37,956 --> 00:16:39,499 [Charles sings to himself] WILLIAMS: Whatever. 363 00:16:39,499 --> 00:16:41,084 - So, you got here what time? You said 5:00? - Yes. 364 00:16:41,084 --> 00:16:42,961 And did you notify the stage manager? 365 00:16:42,961 --> 00:16:44,963 [continues singing] TY: I did not. I forgot to notify her-- 366 00:16:44,963 --> 00:16:46,089 Excuse me, excuse me, excuse me. 367 00:16:46,089 --> 00:16:47,883 ♪ Which of the Pickwick Triplets did it ♪ 368 00:16:47,883 --> 00:16:49,384 - WILLIAMS: Hey. - What?! 369 00:16:50,302 --> 00:16:51,678 I know what you're doing! 370 00:16:51,678 --> 00:16:53,847 I'm just practicing my patter song. 371 00:16:53,847 --> 00:16:56,141 A-And not to brag, but I can do four lines in a row now 372 00:16:56,141 --> 00:16:58,477 without going into a panic attack. [laughs] 373 00:16:58,477 --> 00:17:01,772 Yeah, that's not really a brag. Get out! 374 00:17:01,772 --> 00:17:04,608 [police radio chatter] 375 00:17:04,608 --> 00:17:07,611 ♪ 376 00:17:08,862 --> 00:17:10,906 [sighs] [text notification chimes] 377 00:17:13,116 --> 00:17:14,117 [sighs] 378 00:17:20,207 --> 00:17:21,208 [knocking] 379 00:17:22,584 --> 00:17:24,169 Come in. 380 00:17:26,171 --> 00:17:27,631 [police radio chatter] 381 00:17:27,631 --> 00:17:29,049 Hello. 382 00:17:31,051 --> 00:17:33,512 You took something from my apartment. 383 00:17:34,763 --> 00:17:36,306 Didn't you? 384 00:17:37,266 --> 00:17:38,767 Yes, I did. 385 00:17:40,143 --> 00:17:41,645 And I shouldn't have. 386 00:17:42,855 --> 00:17:44,606 [sighs] Here. 387 00:17:46,859 --> 00:17:49,278 You don't owe me any explanation. 388 00:17:50,988 --> 00:17:52,239 I mean, 389 00:17:52,239 --> 00:17:54,700 sure, th-the book is a little odd, 390 00:17:54,700 --> 00:17:56,702 but, uh, 391 00:17:56,702 --> 00:17:58,412 th-th-the point is 392 00:17:58,412 --> 00:18:01,123 y-y-you don't need to tell me. 393 00:18:02,249 --> 00:18:03,667 Thank you. 394 00:18:05,752 --> 00:18:07,087 [sighs] 395 00:18:07,087 --> 00:18:08,505 See, this is where you jump in 396 00:18:08,505 --> 00:18:10,966 a-and tell the story behind the book, 397 00:18:10,966 --> 00:18:14,094 so we can move on and never speak of it again. 398 00:18:14,094 --> 00:18:15,387 You don't trust me. 399 00:18:16,013 --> 00:18:18,390 Of course, I trust you. 400 00:18:18,390 --> 00:18:19,933 I-I was confused. 401 00:18:19,933 --> 00:18:22,936 But it's not like I think you're the killer. 402 00:18:23,896 --> 00:18:24,897 [weak laugh] 403 00:18:24,897 --> 00:18:26,607 In fact, Mabel thinks it's Dickie, 404 00:18:26,607 --> 00:18:28,901 and Mabel's never wrong. 405 00:18:28,901 --> 00:18:30,277 Except when she suggested 406 00:18:30,277 --> 00:18:33,280 that I remove the singing crab people from the show. I mean, 407 00:18:33,280 --> 00:18:36,241 - that's just lunacy. - Dickie? Why Dickie? 408 00:18:36,241 --> 00:18:37,492 I mean... 409 00:18:38,243 --> 00:18:39,953 Ben's creepy brother? 410 00:18:41,079 --> 00:18:42,164 I can see it. 411 00:18:42,164 --> 00:18:44,082 KT [on PA]: Loretta to the stage for The Nanny's Lullaby. 412 00:18:44,082 --> 00:18:46,084 Loretta to the stage. 413 00:18:46,084 --> 00:18:47,586 [sighs] So... 414 00:18:50,589 --> 00:18:52,090 [sighs] 415 00:18:52,090 --> 00:18:54,593 - [confused laugh] - Yeah, yeah. 416 00:18:54,593 --> 00:18:56,762 - I gotta go. - Yeah, got you. Just... 417 00:18:58,680 --> 00:18:59,932 [Oliver sighs] 418 00:18:59,932 --> 00:19:03,519 And then my family, they moved down to Florida, which was really tough on me 419 00:19:03,519 --> 00:19:06,730 [soft, muffled singing] because my mother only has one foot-- 420 00:19:06,730 --> 00:19:08,690 Bobo. Bobo, please. 421 00:19:08,690 --> 00:19:12,194 Again, I'm gonna remind you, this is a police interview. 422 00:19:12,194 --> 00:19:13,695 Cut all that family shit out. 423 00:19:13,695 --> 00:19:14,863 - Okay. - Now, focus. 424 00:19:14,863 --> 00:19:18,492 Five minutes before the curtain went up, where were you? 425 00:19:18,492 --> 00:19:20,077 - I-- - Very quickly. 426 00:19:20,077 --> 00:19:21,662 Oh, my God. 427 00:19:21,662 --> 00:19:23,413 I just wanted to say sorry for Charles. 428 00:19:23,872 --> 00:19:27,334 I-It's my fault he's acting up, you know. I-I... 429 00:19:27,334 --> 00:19:30,629 I gave him a patter song, which is theater parlance-- 430 00:19:30,629 --> 00:19:32,339 I know what the fuck a patter song is. 431 00:19:32,339 --> 00:19:33,799 Is it the Gilbert & Sullivan thing, right? 432 00:19:33,799 --> 00:19:35,467 Like Pirates of the Pen... You know what? 433 00:19:35,467 --> 00:19:37,135 No! We're not doing this! 434 00:19:37,135 --> 00:19:39,388 We're not doing this. Stay focused, now. 435 00:19:39,388 --> 00:19:42,391 Anyway, it ratcheted up his anxiety 436 00:19:42,391 --> 00:19:44,560 to a whole new level. 437 00:19:44,560 --> 00:19:46,812 Now, I don't know if you've ever hit a deer, 438 00:19:46,812 --> 00:19:50,065 but in the moment before your car makes impact, 439 00:19:50,065 --> 00:19:51,483 there's a look in their eyes... 440 00:19:51,483 --> 00:19:54,027 And Charles is the deer. I got it. 441 00:19:54,027 --> 00:19:55,737 Do you, though? 442 00:19:55,737 --> 00:19:58,282 - Maybe I just stay here... - No. 443 00:19:58,282 --> 00:20:00,200 ...until I think of the right devastating analogy. 444 00:20:00,200 --> 00:20:02,411 - Putnam? - What? 445 00:20:02,411 --> 00:20:04,413 - Get the fuck out! - [snorts] Okay. 446 00:20:04,413 --> 00:20:05,914 [sighs] 447 00:20:06,790 --> 00:20:08,792 - Close the door! - Oh, yes. 448 00:20:09,751 --> 00:20:11,545 Good seeing you. 449 00:20:11,545 --> 00:20:13,964 Seriously? How many rolls 450 00:20:13,964 --> 00:20:16,383 of colored masking tape does a theater need? 451 00:20:16,383 --> 00:20:18,510 Where's the scotch tape? 452 00:20:18,510 --> 00:20:20,012 LORETTA: Hey. 453 00:20:20,012 --> 00:20:22,848 That's spike tape. I got you. Here. 454 00:20:23,599 --> 00:20:25,058 I never go anywhere without it. 455 00:20:26,727 --> 00:20:29,605 Side gig as a professional gift wrapper. 456 00:20:30,439 --> 00:20:31,690 - Thank you. - Mm. 457 00:20:32,566 --> 00:20:34,067 So, um... 458 00:20:35,194 --> 00:20:37,154 Oliver says that you're investigating, 459 00:20:37,154 --> 00:20:39,114 so I thought, hm, 460 00:20:39,114 --> 00:20:40,824 maybe I should find out 461 00:20:40,824 --> 00:20:43,535 what your theory is and lend a hand? 462 00:20:44,995 --> 00:20:47,623 You know, killers sometimes insert themselves 463 00:20:47,623 --> 00:20:49,291 into investigations. 464 00:20:49,666 --> 00:20:52,878 Oh. [laughs] That's really funny. 465 00:20:53,337 --> 00:20:56,131 No! No, I just really wanna help. 466 00:20:56,131 --> 00:20:59,301 I mean, this show means the world to me. 467 00:20:59,301 --> 00:21:02,471 God, it's supposed to be my Broadway debut. 468 00:21:02,971 --> 00:21:04,473 [sighs] For God's sake. 469 00:21:05,557 --> 00:21:07,267 Took me long enough. 470 00:21:07,267 --> 00:21:10,103 [instruments warming up] [stage chatter] 471 00:21:10,103 --> 00:21:13,357 There's nothing wrong with being a late bloomer. 472 00:21:13,357 --> 00:21:15,609 I'm one myself. 473 00:21:16,527 --> 00:21:18,028 Mm. 474 00:21:19,780 --> 00:21:21,615 I'm looking at Dickie. 475 00:21:24,493 --> 00:21:27,287 Oh, you don't want it to be him, do you? 476 00:21:27,287 --> 00:21:29,623 I mean, I know you have a relationship with him. 477 00:21:29,623 --> 00:21:31,542 Wh-Wh-What do you mean? 478 00:21:31,542 --> 00:21:32,835 Isn't he your manager or something? 479 00:21:32,835 --> 00:21:35,128 Oh, yeah! He-- [laughs] Yeah, he's my... 480 00:21:35,128 --> 00:21:37,256 Of course, I don't want it to be him, 481 00:21:37,256 --> 00:21:39,466 but I also don't think he did it. 482 00:21:39,466 --> 00:21:42,261 I mean, Dickie's just a really good kid. 483 00:21:42,261 --> 00:21:43,637 Isn't he, like, 50? 484 00:21:43,637 --> 00:21:45,347 Yeah, he's a child. 485 00:21:46,557 --> 00:21:48,392 Well, but what about poison? 486 00:21:48,392 --> 00:21:50,060 You know, not to be sexist, 487 00:21:50,060 --> 00:21:52,896 but that is more a woman's method. 488 00:21:52,896 --> 00:21:56,275 Well, Dickie was in charge of Ben's food. 489 00:21:56,275 --> 00:21:58,151 Could be easy and convenient. 490 00:21:59,152 --> 00:22:02,656 Uh, yeah, but before we pin it on him [sighs] 491 00:22:02,656 --> 00:22:05,158 you should know that there is a cast of... 492 00:22:06,076 --> 00:22:09,454 much odder characters around this show. 493 00:22:09,454 --> 00:22:12,040 I'm just gonna throw a name out. Bobo. 494 00:22:12,040 --> 00:22:15,169 We don't really know Bobo, do we? 495 00:22:15,169 --> 00:22:16,795 I mean, he's the comic relief, 496 00:22:16,795 --> 00:22:20,632 but, um, is the comedy hiding something sinister? 497 00:22:20,632 --> 00:22:23,343 I thought poison was a woman's method. 498 00:22:23,343 --> 00:22:25,554 Oh, yeah. Right, right. So... 499 00:22:25,554 --> 00:22:27,139 KT! What a bitch. 500 00:22:28,140 --> 00:22:30,642 Could be... [Mabel sighs] 501 00:22:30,642 --> 00:22:32,686 I'm just trying to, um, 502 00:22:32,686 --> 00:22:36,064 picture Dickie as a murderer, and, um... 503 00:22:36,064 --> 00:22:37,858 Uh, hold on, hold on, hold on. 504 00:22:37,858 --> 00:22:38,859 [weak laugh] 505 00:22:39,401 --> 00:22:42,029 And no. I can't. 506 00:22:42,029 --> 00:22:43,739 Sorry. 507 00:22:43,739 --> 00:22:44,990 I just can't picture it. 508 00:22:46,950 --> 00:22:48,202 Thanks. 509 00:22:53,999 --> 00:22:57,920 KT [on PA]: Charles-Haden Savage to the stage for The Pickwick Triplets. 510 00:22:58,879 --> 00:23:00,380 God help us all. 511 00:23:00,380 --> 00:23:03,383 ♪ 512 00:23:04,426 --> 00:23:06,053 I really have to do the whole thing? 513 00:23:06,053 --> 00:23:08,889 Yes. All two minutes, 46 seconds. 514 00:23:08,889 --> 00:23:10,432 No White Room. 515 00:23:10,432 --> 00:23:12,809 No fake migraine one verse in. 516 00:23:12,809 --> 00:23:13,852 [sighs] 517 00:23:20,651 --> 00:23:23,153 [violin warming up] 518 00:23:23,153 --> 00:23:25,155 Hi. [nervous laugh] 519 00:23:25,155 --> 00:23:27,574 Uh... Okay, here we go. 520 00:23:27,574 --> 00:23:30,077 Just watch. Just watch. 521 00:23:31,787 --> 00:23:33,163 [warming up stops] 522 00:23:35,874 --> 00:23:37,042 ♪ orchestra starts ♪ 523 00:23:37,042 --> 00:23:40,754 ♪ Three little babes in their bassinets ♪ 524 00:23:40,754 --> 00:23:42,756 ♪ Angelic little triplets ♪ 525 00:23:42,756 --> 00:23:45,676 ♪ Or triple threats? ♪ 526 00:23:45,676 --> 00:23:49,555 ♪ They might have fooled the others, but they won't fool me ♪ 527 00:23:49,555 --> 00:23:53,517 ♪ It's time to give these teething, seething three ♪ 528 00:23:54,434 --> 00:23:56,854 ♪ The third degree ♪ 529 00:23:56,854 --> 00:24:00,691 ♪ orchestra playing jaunty tune ♪ 530 00:24:00,691 --> 00:24:02,776 ♪ Which of the Pickwick Triplets did it? ♪ 531 00:24:02,776 --> 00:24:04,736 ♪ Who of the crew would commit this crime? ♪ 532 00:24:04,736 --> 00:24:06,530 ♪ Might a little brat make a mommy go splat? ♪ 533 00:24:06,530 --> 00:24:09,241 ♪ It's a story pretty gory for a nursery rhyme ♪ 534 00:24:09,241 --> 00:24:11,076 ♪ Which of the Pickwick Triplets did it? ♪ 535 00:24:11,076 --> 00:24:12,870 ♪ Which of the spawn had the brawn to kill? ♪ 536 00:24:12,870 --> 00:24:15,080 ♪ Will a baby get tried for matricide? ♪ 537 00:24:15,080 --> 00:24:18,000 ♪ Coochie-coochie coo, time for you or you or you to admit it ♪ 538 00:24:19,042 --> 00:24:22,212 ♪ So, quick as a whip gotta pick which Pickwick Triplet did it ♪ 539 00:24:22,212 --> 00:24:24,464 ♪ orchestra slows ♪ 540 00:24:24,464 --> 00:24:27,509 ♪ Penelope in pink sure is making quite a stink ♪ 541 00:24:27,509 --> 00:24:30,554 ♪ Is she trying to throw me off the scent? ♪ 542 00:24:30,554 --> 00:24:32,472 ♪ Though she bats her little eyes ♪ 543 00:24:32,472 --> 00:24:34,516 ♪ Is she a killer in disguise? ♪ 544 00:24:34,516 --> 00:24:37,895 ♪ With a diaper full of criminal intent ♪ 545 00:24:37,895 --> 00:24:41,190 ♪ Preening Patrick is pernicious with an appetite so vicious ♪ 546 00:24:41,190 --> 00:24:45,152 ♪ He would bite the hand that feeds him with a sneer ♪ 547 00:24:45,152 --> 00:24:49,072 ♪ But could that rotten tot be behind this evil plot? ♪ 548 00:24:49,865 --> 00:24:51,867 ♪ Baby-stepping towards a murderous career ♪ 549 00:24:51,867 --> 00:24:55,829 ♪ Pouty little Paco's looking coy, but he's a bad, bad boy ♪ 550 00:24:55,829 --> 00:24:58,999 ♪ Could Paco's passion prove apocalyptic? ♪ 551 00:24:58,999 --> 00:25:02,336 ♪ With his paci and his rattle, did this pisher go to battle? ♪ 552 00:25:02,336 --> 00:25:05,672 ♪ Proving he's the perp amidst this Pickwick triptych ♪ 553 00:25:05,672 --> 00:25:09,343 ♪ In this picaresque puzzle of the Pickwick pack ♪ 554 00:25:09,343 --> 00:25:12,846 ♪ Will a lighthouse shed some light ♪ 555 00:25:12,846 --> 00:25:16,475 ♪ On which kid gave ol' Mom a whack? ♪ 556 00:25:16,475 --> 00:25:20,020 ♪ There's an infant to indict ♪ 557 00:25:20,020 --> 00:25:23,815 ♪ I'll book this little crook tonight ♪ 558 00:25:23,815 --> 00:25:26,777 ♪ But, which of the Pickwick Triplets did it? ♪ 559 00:25:26,777 --> 00:25:28,695 ♪ Who of the crew would commit this crime? ♪ 560 00:25:28,695 --> 00:25:30,697 ♪ Which little brat made Mommy go splat? ♪ 561 00:25:30,697 --> 00:25:32,950 ♪ Which crib, which sib will be doing hard time? ♪ 562 00:25:32,950 --> 00:25:35,118 ♪ Which of the Pickwick Triplets did it? ♪ 563 00:25:35,118 --> 00:25:38,163 ♪ Which little putz had the guts to kill? ♪ 564 00:25:38,163 --> 00:25:40,791 ♪ Like a forensic pediatrician, I'll complete this inquisition ♪ 565 00:25:40,791 --> 00:25:43,377 ♪ I will name the neonatal from the cradle that proved fatal ♪ 566 00:25:43,377 --> 00:25:45,170 ♪ I will find the perpetrator ♪ 567 00:25:45,170 --> 00:25:48,507 ♪ Who did murder to their maker ♪ 568 00:25:48,507 --> 00:25:50,676 - [quietly] What's up? - [quietly] I can't do dinner tonight. 569 00:25:50,676 --> 00:25:52,678 The cops said they need to talk to me. 570 00:25:52,678 --> 00:25:54,221 Why? What about? 571 00:25:54,221 --> 00:25:55,597 It can't be good. 572 00:25:55,597 --> 00:25:58,433 ♪ Or coochie-coochie coo ♪ 573 00:25:58,433 --> 00:26:00,102 ♪ whimsical notes ♪ 574 00:26:00,102 --> 00:26:02,229 ♪ What if none of it is true? ♪ 575 00:26:02,229 --> 00:26:03,230 ♪ 576 00:26:03,230 --> 00:26:05,107 ♪ Has my inspection been too cursory? ♪ 577 00:26:05,107 --> 00:26:07,192 ♪ Should I look outside this nursery? ♪ 578 00:26:07,192 --> 00:26:11,488 ♪ What if none of the Pickwick Triplets did it? ♪ 579 00:26:11,488 --> 00:26:15,117 ♪ Who'd have had a menacing motive and hid it? ♪ 580 00:26:15,117 --> 00:26:17,286 ♪ Who? Who? Who? ♪ 581 00:26:17,286 --> 00:26:20,455 ♪ Well, I pick ♪ 582 00:26:20,455 --> 00:26:21,665 ♪ You! ♪ 583 00:26:21,665 --> 00:26:24,084 ♪ jaunty crescendo ♪ 584 00:26:26,753 --> 00:26:28,088 [rustling] 585 00:26:28,088 --> 00:26:30,924 There probably wasn't anything important in here. 586 00:26:30,924 --> 00:26:34,136 - It was a dumb idea. I'm full of them. - Uh-huh. 587 00:26:34,136 --> 00:26:37,264 Oh, wow. Don't even push back. [laughs] 588 00:26:37,264 --> 00:26:39,057 But, fair. Don't coddle me. 589 00:26:40,976 --> 00:26:42,102 MABEL: Hm... 590 00:26:42,728 --> 00:26:44,229 You were right. 591 00:26:44,897 --> 00:26:48,650 Our killer might have stood right here on opening night. 592 00:26:49,067 --> 00:26:51,778 There's something important in there, and only you can find it. 593 00:26:51,778 --> 00:26:53,405 I don't know if I can. 594 00:26:53,405 --> 00:26:56,450 Howard, what are the words in "determined"? 595 00:26:56,950 --> 00:26:58,952 Tired. Denied. 596 00:26:58,952 --> 00:27:00,954 - Keep going. - Remedied. 597 00:27:00,954 --> 00:27:02,164 ♪ 598 00:27:02,164 --> 00:27:04,750 Redeem... Me. 599 00:27:04,750 --> 00:27:07,252 Oh. That worked better than I expected. 600 00:27:07,252 --> 00:27:08,837 See? You can do this. 601 00:27:09,296 --> 00:27:10,797 I did find this. 602 00:27:13,133 --> 00:27:15,010 That's the date of opening night. 603 00:27:15,010 --> 00:27:18,347 Okay, find all the other pieces with the same font. 604 00:27:18,347 --> 00:27:21,183 Who knows, you might get a spot on the podcast. 605 00:27:21,183 --> 00:27:22,601 I can be on the podcast? 606 00:27:22,601 --> 00:27:24,895 I said "might" and "who knows." [giggles] 607 00:27:25,938 --> 00:27:26,939 [door opens] 608 00:27:26,939 --> 00:27:29,608 I'm gonna need a lot more fucking tape. [door shuts] 609 00:27:30,484 --> 00:27:32,736 - Here she comes. - Alright. 610 00:27:34,446 --> 00:27:37,699 So! I'm assuming no luck with Williams? 611 00:27:37,699 --> 00:27:39,826 Funny, isn't it? The way she doubts us. 612 00:27:39,826 --> 00:27:41,787 Oh, she thinks we're fools. 613 00:27:41,787 --> 00:27:44,540 But that's only because we're so skilled at playing them. 614 00:27:44,540 --> 00:27:46,583 Weird flex, but okay. 615 00:27:46,583 --> 00:27:49,837 We have the interrogations on tape. 616 00:27:49,837 --> 00:27:51,213 On tape? 617 00:27:51,213 --> 00:27:54,466 Charles, let's bring the lady up to speed. 618 00:27:54,466 --> 00:27:56,718 Well, I went in first... 619 00:27:56,718 --> 00:27:57,719 [muffled door opening] 620 00:27:57,719 --> 00:27:59,513 ...making Williams think I was just an idiot 621 00:27:59,513 --> 00:28:01,056 trying to eavesdrop. 622 00:28:01,056 --> 00:28:03,809 But, really, I was piquing her interest. 623 00:28:03,809 --> 00:28:07,062 For, you see, Detective Williams is a theater nut. 624 00:28:07,062 --> 00:28:08,647 ♪ Which of the Pickwick Triplets did it? ♪ 625 00:28:09,106 --> 00:28:11,567 OLIVER: We knew she'd be interested in a patter song, 626 00:28:11,567 --> 00:28:13,902 and doubly so if it involved Charles 627 00:28:13,902 --> 00:28:16,238 absolutely humiliating himself. 628 00:28:16,238 --> 00:28:18,448 Now, I don't know if you've ever hit a deer... 629 00:28:18,448 --> 00:28:22,411 So, I painted a picture of just how tragic Charles was on stage. 630 00:28:23,579 --> 00:28:25,080 CHARLES: The bait was set. 631 00:28:25,080 --> 00:28:26,957 ♪ 632 00:28:26,957 --> 00:28:28,667 You need to get me the time to sneak past 633 00:28:28,667 --> 00:28:30,627 this phalanx of coppers so I can set it all up. 634 00:28:30,627 --> 00:28:31,920 - I've got this. - Okay. 635 00:28:31,920 --> 00:28:33,797 I just have to say one word after another. 636 00:28:33,797 --> 00:28:36,800 - One word, yes. Uh-huh. - Faster than any human ever should. 637 00:28:39,428 --> 00:28:43,056 OLIVER: She took it, and the interrogation room was left unattended. 638 00:28:43,056 --> 00:28:44,057 [sniffs] 639 00:28:44,474 --> 00:28:45,976 [sighs] Okay... 640 00:28:55,235 --> 00:28:58,030 CHARLES: Of course, in order to give Oliver the time needed, 641 00:28:58,030 --> 00:29:00,449 I had to get through all of it. 642 00:29:00,449 --> 00:29:02,075 OLIVER: Didn't miss a word. 643 00:29:03,160 --> 00:29:06,747 So, you're saying with Tobert's GoPro... 644 00:29:06,747 --> 00:29:08,540 We recorded everything. 645 00:29:08,540 --> 00:29:11,210 All the big interrogations. 646 00:29:11,210 --> 00:29:14,505 Oh, my God! That sounds so unnecessarily complicated, 647 00:29:14,505 --> 00:29:16,215 but you guys actually did it. 648 00:29:16,215 --> 00:29:17,716 Uh-huh. 649 00:29:17,716 --> 00:29:19,968 You know what this calls for. 650 00:29:19,968 --> 00:29:22,930 ♪ 651 00:29:22,930 --> 00:29:24,681 Wanna make a podcast with me? 652 00:29:27,768 --> 00:29:29,269 Oh, my God, this is corny. 653 00:29:29,269 --> 00:29:30,771 - So corny. - [laughs] I know, it is. 654 00:29:30,771 --> 00:29:33,315 - So, so corny. - But i-it was good. It was cute. 655 00:29:33,315 --> 00:29:34,942 - It's fun, yeah. - It's cute. 656 00:29:35,901 --> 00:29:36,985 - Murder? - Yeah. 657 00:29:36,985 --> 00:29:38,403 Murder, yeah. 658 00:29:38,403 --> 00:29:41,031 [deep breathing] 659 00:29:41,031 --> 00:29:44,034 [gagging, vomiting] 660 00:29:44,535 --> 00:29:46,286 [toilet flushes] 661 00:29:46,912 --> 00:29:49,414 [sighs] [runs water] 662 00:29:49,998 --> 00:29:52,000 [sniffling, sighs] [Donna clears throat] 663 00:29:53,293 --> 00:29:54,670 Nerves. [weak laugh] 664 00:29:56,213 --> 00:29:59,508 Forty years in show business, and I've still got 'em. 665 00:29:59,508 --> 00:30:01,426 Who doesn't? [laughs] 666 00:30:01,426 --> 00:30:03,679 [deep sigh] 667 00:30:03,679 --> 00:30:05,681 - [sniffles] - Is everything alright, dear? 668 00:30:05,681 --> 00:30:08,559 LORETTA: Oh. Yeah. I just have some nerves of my own. 669 00:30:08,559 --> 00:30:10,018 - [laughs, sniffs] - Of course. 670 00:30:10,018 --> 00:30:12,688 - You saw Maxine Spear out there, I take it. - Mm-hmm. 671 00:30:12,688 --> 00:30:13,689 [spritzes] 672 00:30:16,817 --> 00:30:19,862 It's quite a big swing we've taken with this show, 673 00:30:19,862 --> 00:30:21,655 trying to save it. [sighs] 674 00:30:21,655 --> 00:30:23,782 I don't know that I would've hung on 675 00:30:24,658 --> 00:30:27,160 - if it weren't for Cliff. - Mm-hmm. 676 00:30:27,160 --> 00:30:29,746 - His first show. - I know. [chuckles] 677 00:30:29,746 --> 00:30:32,749 [sighs] As a mother, you can't help it. 678 00:30:32,749 --> 00:30:35,377 You spend your whole life looking out for your child. 679 00:30:35,377 --> 00:30:37,462 It never stops. 680 00:30:37,462 --> 00:30:40,382 And you'll do anything to make sure they're okay. 681 00:30:40,382 --> 00:30:42,634 Mm... hmm. 682 00:30:43,760 --> 00:30:46,763 ♪ 683 00:30:46,763 --> 00:30:48,473 [door opens, shuts] 684 00:30:51,560 --> 00:30:52,603 [sighs] 685 00:30:53,103 --> 00:30:54,313 The final number's next, right? 686 00:30:54,313 --> 00:30:55,898 - Mm-hmm. - Okay, where's Loretta? 687 00:30:55,898 --> 00:30:57,357 We're looking for her. 688 00:30:57,357 --> 00:30:59,985 I do hope you find her. 689 00:30:59,985 --> 00:31:02,821 She's really quite extraordinary, Oliver. 690 00:31:03,447 --> 00:31:04,740 So you like what you're seeing? 691 00:31:04,740 --> 00:31:07,576 Well, when I last saw this show in previews, 692 00:31:07,576 --> 00:31:09,203 I thought there was no hope, and when I heard 693 00:31:09,203 --> 00:31:11,496 you were making it into a musical, 694 00:31:11,496 --> 00:31:13,874 I got so excited 695 00:31:13,874 --> 00:31:16,502 that I was gonna savage your toe-tapping dreams. 696 00:31:16,502 --> 00:31:19,004 But this, this, this, this... 697 00:31:21,298 --> 00:31:23,300 is pure Oliver Putnam. 698 00:31:25,135 --> 00:31:28,430 Uh, tell me, Maxine, does it sing? 699 00:31:28,430 --> 00:31:30,849 [both chuckle] 700 00:31:31,725 --> 00:31:33,018 You'll have to wait for my review. 701 00:31:36,980 --> 00:31:39,983 ♪ 702 00:31:39,983 --> 00:31:42,986 [quiet lobby chatter] 703 00:31:45,656 --> 00:31:48,575 [gasps] Oh. Here you are. 704 00:31:48,575 --> 00:31:50,494 Hey, shouldn't you be getting ready for your big final number? 705 00:31:51,286 --> 00:31:52,621 Oh yeah. 706 00:31:52,621 --> 00:31:55,541 Something about being back in this theater. 707 00:31:56,500 --> 00:31:59,753 I just... keep thinking about-- 708 00:31:59,753 --> 00:32:02,297 Opening night? I know. 709 00:32:03,048 --> 00:32:05,759 I keep thinking about the fight I had with Ben 710 00:32:05,759 --> 00:32:07,928 right before he... 711 00:32:07,928 --> 00:32:10,347 You know, he said I was dead to him. 712 00:32:10,931 --> 00:32:13,725 Look, you c-couldn't have known that-- 713 00:32:13,725 --> 00:32:15,936 No, it's not that. I'm not upset I hurt his feelings. 714 00:32:15,936 --> 00:32:17,646 He was a prick. [weak laugh] 715 00:32:18,438 --> 00:32:21,692 I just knew the next morning, he'd rope me back in. 716 00:32:22,484 --> 00:32:24,987 [police radio chatter] But when he was gone, 717 00:32:26,738 --> 00:32:29,533 for those few brief moments, I just, 718 00:32:30,909 --> 00:32:32,286 I felt free. 719 00:32:32,286 --> 00:32:35,664 ♪ 720 00:32:35,664 --> 00:32:37,291 And then he was back. 721 00:32:38,041 --> 00:32:41,336 I was trapped again. 722 00:32:42,546 --> 00:32:44,047 I couldn't take it anymore. 723 00:32:46,800 --> 00:32:48,302 You understand? 724 00:32:49,511 --> 00:32:52,055 Of course, I do. [PA clicks] 725 00:32:52,055 --> 00:32:54,224 KT [on PA]: Loretta to the stage for The Sake of a Child. 726 00:32:54,224 --> 00:32:55,475 Loretta to the stage. 727 00:32:56,143 --> 00:32:58,770 Was there something you needed to say to me? 728 00:32:58,770 --> 00:33:00,022 Oh. 729 00:33:01,190 --> 00:33:02,608 Mm-mmm. 730 00:33:03,817 --> 00:33:05,694 You didn't deserve this. 731 00:33:05,694 --> 00:33:09,031 None of this ever should have happened. 732 00:33:09,031 --> 00:33:11,033 It's not your fault. 733 00:33:12,576 --> 00:33:16,205 You are the best part about these last few months for me. 734 00:33:16,205 --> 00:33:18,624 ♪ 735 00:33:18,624 --> 00:33:19,708 Oh... 736 00:33:20,501 --> 00:33:21,752 [weak laugh] 737 00:33:23,337 --> 00:33:25,839 [indistinct chatter] 738 00:33:25,839 --> 00:33:28,383 Loretta, Loretta, I-I-- c-can I... 739 00:33:28,383 --> 00:33:30,511 Just need just one... Thanks. 740 00:33:31,678 --> 00:33:34,264 [clears throat] We're gonna start with your part of the song. 741 00:33:34,264 --> 00:33:35,516 - And just focus-- - Okay, not Jonathan? 742 00:33:35,516 --> 00:33:38,060 Yeah, well, we'll do that in a little bit, um... 743 00:33:38,060 --> 00:33:39,019 [sighs] 744 00:33:39,019 --> 00:33:42,689 And listen to me. I know that you're upset with me. 745 00:33:43,232 --> 00:33:44,858 And that's fine. That's fine. 746 00:33:44,858 --> 00:33:48,737 But, I-I need to say that I do trust you. 747 00:33:48,737 --> 00:33:52,366 And I-I don't care about the book. I don't care about any of it. 748 00:33:52,366 --> 00:33:53,492 I just wanna be with you. 749 00:33:54,618 --> 00:33:56,161 To do our show. 750 00:33:57,037 --> 00:33:59,540 Excuse me, our hit show, 751 00:33:59,540 --> 00:34:03,752 and go home to your funny little apartment 752 00:34:03,752 --> 00:34:06,004 and just fall asleep in your arms. 753 00:34:06,797 --> 00:34:08,924 - Oliver, you don't have to-- - No, I do. 754 00:34:08,924 --> 00:34:10,884 ♪ 755 00:34:10,884 --> 00:34:11,927 And there's more. 756 00:34:13,136 --> 00:34:15,514 [sighs] And it's a biggie. 757 00:34:17,558 --> 00:34:18,684 I love you. 758 00:34:20,435 --> 00:34:23,480 Wow, I haven't said those words in a minute. 759 00:34:25,274 --> 00:34:26,775 But you know what? It felt right. 760 00:34:26,775 --> 00:34:29,361 So I'm gonna say it again. Here it goes. 761 00:34:30,737 --> 00:34:32,906 I love you. 762 00:34:33,323 --> 00:34:36,910 HOWARD: Loretta! We need you up here, please. 763 00:34:37,494 --> 00:34:38,996 Okay, well... 764 00:34:39,955 --> 00:34:41,790 [sighs] break a leg. 765 00:34:44,918 --> 00:34:47,337 HOWARD: Clock is ticking. LORETTA: Coming. 766 00:34:49,673 --> 00:34:51,216 [sniffles, sighs] 767 00:34:52,634 --> 00:34:53,635 [conductor taps baton] 768 00:34:54,887 --> 00:34:58,223 ♪ cellos play intense intro ♪ 769 00:34:58,223 --> 00:35:01,810 ♪ A nanny's only duty is to the children ♪ 770 00:35:01,810 --> 00:35:03,437 ♪ 771 00:35:03,437 --> 00:35:07,065 ♪ To keep them swaddled in the safety of her care ♪ 772 00:35:08,233 --> 00:35:09,234 Ooh... 773 00:35:09,234 --> 00:35:11,320 ♪ With a fierce and iron will ♪ 774 00:35:11,320 --> 00:35:12,529 [Loretta clears throat] 775 00:35:12,529 --> 00:35:14,740 ♪ She would fight, and she would kill ♪ 776 00:35:16,283 --> 00:35:19,703 ♪ If she's poked, she'll be provoke-- ♪ 777 00:35:19,703 --> 00:35:20,746 ♪ And like... ♪ 778 00:35:21,330 --> 00:35:24,499 [mumbles, laughs] I'm so sorry. CHARLES: Huh. 779 00:35:24,499 --> 00:35:27,252 LORETTA: I can't hear the, um, rhythm. 780 00:35:27,252 --> 00:35:28,921 Can I just have the piano in the orchestra? 781 00:35:28,921 --> 00:35:31,465 Like, I can't hear the rhythm. And then, I'll come in on the... 782 00:35:36,428 --> 00:35:39,431 ♪ forceful piano plays ♪ 783 00:35:40,891 --> 00:35:43,977 ♪ A nanny keeps her patience under pressure ♪ 784 00:35:43,977 --> 00:35:45,729 ♪ piano builds ♪ 785 00:35:45,729 --> 00:35:48,482 ♪ Forceful and resourceful as can be ♪ 786 00:35:49,900 --> 00:35:52,402 ♪ No matter what you might hurl toward her ♪ 787 00:35:52,402 --> 00:35:55,697 ♪ She keeps the goddamn house in order ♪ 788 00:35:55,697 --> 00:35:57,074 [inhales] 789 00:35:57,074 --> 00:35:59,076 ♪ But if you want those kids ♪ 790 00:36:00,202 --> 00:36:04,122 ♪ You have to go through... me ♪ 791 00:36:04,122 --> 00:36:05,999 ♪ full orchestra joins ♪ 792 00:36:05,999 --> 00:36:07,876 Charles... 793 00:36:07,876 --> 00:36:10,295 these aren't photos of Ben. 794 00:36:10,295 --> 00:36:11,839 They're photos of Dickie. 795 00:36:13,715 --> 00:36:16,093 ♪ For the sake of a child ♪ 796 00:36:16,093 --> 00:36:18,470 ♪ I'd give my life completely ♪ 797 00:36:18,470 --> 00:36:20,681 ♪ For the sake of a child ♪ 798 00:36:20,681 --> 00:36:23,058 ♪ To Hell and back I'd go ♪ 799 00:36:23,559 --> 00:36:26,311 ♪ No, I won't bend and I won't break ♪ 800 00:36:26,311 --> 00:36:28,689 ♪ There are precious lives at stake ♪ 801 00:36:28,689 --> 00:36:31,692 ♪ I'll die before I'd ever let him go ♪ 802 00:36:32,234 --> 00:36:33,235 ♪ No! ♪ 803 00:36:33,235 --> 00:36:34,903 ♪ For the sake, no! For the sake ♪ 804 00:36:34,903 --> 00:36:36,780 ♪ Stop! For the sake, wait! ♪ 805 00:36:36,780 --> 00:36:37,990 Sorry! [gasps] 806 00:36:38,532 --> 00:36:39,575 I did it. 807 00:36:40,868 --> 00:36:43,662 I killed Ben. [shocked gasps] 808 00:36:43,662 --> 00:36:47,416 I put poison in his disgusting protein drink 809 00:36:47,416 --> 00:36:49,251 just before we went on stage opening night. 810 00:36:49,251 --> 00:36:51,962 And then when that didn't work, he showed up at the party, 811 00:36:51,962 --> 00:36:55,549 and I... I pushed him down the elevator shaft. 812 00:36:55,549 --> 00:36:56,717 Loretta, no. No, no! 813 00:36:56,717 --> 00:37:00,637 I'm not gonna let another innocent man go to jail for what I did. 814 00:37:00,637 --> 00:37:02,848 [shocked murmuring] [police radio chatter] 815 00:37:02,848 --> 00:37:04,391 OLIVER: Please don't do this! 816 00:37:04,391 --> 00:37:07,394 Damn. I stayed for the drama, but you definitely brought it, Nanny. 817 00:37:07,394 --> 00:37:10,480 Leave her alone! You can't do this! [struggling] 818 00:37:10,480 --> 00:37:12,774 I'm sorry, Oliver. 819 00:37:12,774 --> 00:37:14,610 I'm so sorry. [handcuffs click] 820 00:37:16,028 --> 00:37:18,906 OFFICER: Come on, you're coming with us, ma'am. 821 00:37:18,906 --> 00:37:21,909 ♪ music swells ♪ 822 00:37:21,909 --> 00:37:24,870 [shocked chatter] 823 00:37:24,870 --> 00:37:27,706 [gasping] 824 00:37:28,540 --> 00:37:29,791 Oh God. 825 00:37:32,586 --> 00:37:34,755 [grunting] Oh, my God. [Holter monitor beeping] 826 00:37:34,755 --> 00:37:37,799 Oliver? What's going on? Oliver! Hey! [grunts] 827 00:37:37,799 --> 00:37:39,843 Oliver, wake up! 828 00:37:39,843 --> 00:37:41,303 Call somebody! Get some help! 829 00:37:41,303 --> 00:37:43,514 [confused shouting] 830 00:37:43,514 --> 00:37:45,891 MABEL: Can you hear me? CHARLES: Come on, Oliver! 831 00:37:45,891 --> 00:37:47,392 Come on! Where is somebody?! 832 00:37:47,392 --> 00:37:49,853 Oh, my God! 833 00:37:49,853 --> 00:37:52,356 Come on, Oliver, please, no! 834 00:37:52,356 --> 00:37:54,608 [Charles gasping] 835 00:37:54,608 --> 00:37:56,443 [echoing] Get some help! 836 00:38:00,280 --> 00:38:03,283 ♪ gentle piano playing ♪