The robber was John Doe from the Klondike Family.
He's currently being held at the station.
They made yet another mess.
Captain.
By the time I realized it, there was this guy in a flashy outfit...
Yeah, yeah! That's him!
I believe he works for Pinochle.
He's always trying to flirt with us.
It's true!
Pinochle...
Captain!
Why aren't we questioning Chris Redgrave?!
He's on the bank's security footage,
not to mention footage of the rampage on social media—
Huh?
The criminal was caught and the case was resolved.
Let's just leave it at that.
Are we not interrogating him because he's an employee of Pinochle Automobiles?
I brought in two men the other day.
Remember them?
Leo Constantine Pinochle and Finn Oldman.
They were also Pinochle employees.
So what?
They have nothing to do with the case, do they?
That's not all!
I looked into it.
There's this. And this. And this too!
Whenever Pinochle employees are involved, the cases are mysteriously dropped.
Something must be going on behind the scenes.
"Behind the scenes"?
I'm not sure yet... but I'll find out!
The rookie wants to tell us how to do our jobs?
We don't have the time to go dredging up old cases.
Isn't it our job to right wrongs and enforce justice?!
I believe that a thorough investigation is in order for Pinochle!
I can't just ignore this and pretend I didn't see it.
Once something's on my mind, I can't think about anything else.
It bugs me so much, I won't be able to sleep at night!
What a temper tantrum.
She hardly sounds like a detective.
Boy, that was rough.
John Doe's interrogation?
All he says is, "Get Captain Young in here."
Could you help me out?
Hmm.
Take her instead.
What? Sugar?
Go act like a detective.
A kid?! Out of the question!
Bring me Young!
Why don't you calm down a bit?
My life is on the line here!
There's no way the family will let me live.
You mean the Klondike Family?
You don't have to worry. This is a police station.
You obviously don't know anything.
There's no place the family can't reach.
Even in here.
I'm done. I'm finished.
I won't let that happen.
The police aren't what you take them for.
Only a kid would say that.
No, it's not just the kid.
Whoops... No smoking in here.
It's the police's job to right wrongs and enforce justice.
You will be judged by the law.
That's right.
We can't have the mafia trampling over us.
Can I really trust you?
F-Fine.
Then let's make a deal.
If you let me escape to safety, I'll tell you everything about the family,
from connections to cash flow.
Deal?
And you'll tell the truth about it all?
Sure, as long as you can guarantee my safety.
Very well.
Please apply for witness protection for him.
Got it.
If you could take over from here, I have to interview a key witness.
Hey, what exactly is Pinochle?
Why don't you ask that old geezer?
The silent treatment?
It's been a while.
How's everything?
The casino scuffle, the bank robbery yesterday...
It all reeks of desperation, so I want to know what's up.
I appreciate how serious you are about your work.
But put yourself in my shoes for a second.
I barely get to go home these days.
Now, is there a reason for your desperation that I'm not aware of?
I don't have a shoulder for you to cry on, Young.
Excuse me, Theodore.
That guy is a snake.
He'll entangle, constrict, and bare his venomous fangs at you.
Even if you're his childhood friend.
Tell me, Theodore.
What's happening right now?
What happened a month ago?
You need to know when to quit, Young.
Welcome, Mr. Apple.
Hello, Finn.
How's your stomach?
My stomach?
Oh, I'm all better now!
Finn, just show him in.
I'm starting an investigation into Pinochle's Old Maid Street branch.
Business hours are nine to six.
By seven, the employees all leave work.
There's nothing suspicious about their activities,
and I've observed no contact with the Klondikes.
However...
I will get to the bottom of this.
Heya, Bobby.
I heard you got real hurt.
I'm worried about you, you know?
Standing out here like an idiot...
Did you get a new job as a doorman?
You bastard.
Don't get cocky just 'cause you've known the boss for a long time,
or I'll marble you!
I'm only kidding. It was a joke.
Oh, one more thing.
I hear the one who did you in was an amateur and a kid.
Your future's not looking too bright, huh?
Damn it... You bastard!
Leave it!
Don't start something!
Shit...
Shit. Shit! Shit!
Guests from financial tycoons to musicians.
Those are executives from PA Systems.
So they're involved in the military industry too...
Ban Klondike.
I don't drink. I prefer this.
Tilt, is it ready?
It won't be long.
A Klondike?! Stop sneaking around!
Play!
I don't like...
working overtime!
Police!
Drop your gun.
Huh?
The progress of mankind has made it
so that reaching the moon is no longer a dream.
So how is it that there are still so many starving children all over the world?
What's wrong with humanity?
It's utterly deplorable.
These parties have been organized to overcome this situation.
This is our thirtieth gathering.
I couldn't have come this far without the help of everyone here.
Though there are some faces here that I'm sick of...
For example, Attorney General Morris right over there.
He and I go way back.
When he was young, he was aglow with hopes and dreams.
Now the only thing that's glowing is his head.
A charity event hosted by a front company for the mafia?
What a joke.
Now then, a toast to our bright future.
Hey, Ms. Detective.
I'm telling you, I can explain.
I'll hear your excuses at the station.
Before we toast, I have something entertaining for you.
This man used to be a member of our family.
Used to be... As in, he is no longer.
This is starting to scare me.
Yeah.
But I'm sure he had his reasons.
I want everyone here to hear him out.
So, why did you betray the family?
Th-The family would never forgive me for losing a card.
S-So...
Come on. I don't have a gun on me.
I finally got my hands on a lead.
See? You can check for yourself.
I'm not letting it go.
Ms. Detective!
Just what is Pinochle really? And what's behind it?
I'm going to find—
Earlier, I told you...
that the progress of mankind has made the dream of reaching the moon a reality.
I also reminded you
that there are still many people out there struggling.
Hey! Hey!
Are you okay?! Hey!
Y-Yes, I'm fine...
We gotta get out of here.
Ms. Detective, uncuff me!
Make it quick!
I got it!
Are you done? Hurry up!
Don't rush me!
You're free!
Hand in hand, we must trust each other and come together.
We used to be one family.
And I absolutely refuse to tolerate division among us!
Play!
Wh-What in the world?!
Who are you?!
Oh, so you're a puppy from Pinochle.
We can start right here, right now!
Our true union!
Let us take that first step together, everyone!
Stop!
Come any closer and I'll shoot!
D-Damn...
What's going on?!
No... No way...
Stop this right now! Stop it!
Why can't I move?!
Damn it!
Come on...
Stop! Don't do this!
My speech ran a bit long.
Thank you for listening.
Once again, cheers.
I'm sorry, but I don't drink.
This is a warning.
Don't meddle in the family's affairs.
If you point a gun at me again, I'll take your life.
Oh. I didn't know you were here, Young.
Are you interested in charities?
No, I'm here on other business.
Oh?
The attack on Trapla Palace.
It was a month ago, when King Julius Fourland announced his abdication.
The cards were secretly assembled at the palace
for the coronation of the next king.
You Klondikes found out and attacked the palace that day.
Isn't that right?
Where are the cards now?
Who knows?
Since the attack on the palace, more players are appearing on the streets.
I don't think you'd be handing cards out, and Theodore won't tell me a thing.
Quite frankly, I'm at a loss.
Hey...
What's going on in Fourland right now?
That night a month ago...
What really happened?
This isn't like you, Young.
I wanna know. I can't help myself.
Must be the nature of a detective.
Please, I need to know.
X-Blind.
"X-Blind"?
History repeats itself.
Don't you want to see Fourland burn in hell?
Do not trust Theodore.
He'll bite your throat someday if you do.
Can't we drink together like we used to?
Did you forget?
I don't drink.
What in the world is going on?!
I don't understand!
You and that woman...
What's happening?!
Hey, calm down.
It's the police's job to right wrongs and enforce justice.
But I'm scared!
You should keep your distance from us.
For your own good.
No.
Huh?
Because I...
It'll bug me.
I can't help but be curious.
I can't pretend like it didn't happen.
I can't just ignore this and pretend I didn't see it.
I won't be able to sleep at night!
That's why I will—
Huh?
You need to cool your head.
See ya.
W-Wait!
The rain stopped.
Finn Oldman, huh?
Is something wrong?
No. Let's get back to the station.
Sir.
Am I stupid?
I can't stop thinking about it.
Ever since I was small, once I get something in my head, I can't help it.
People always made fun of me.
I'm sure I must've been annoying.
But I didn't know how to stop.
One time, I found a typo in an article, so I wrote to the newspaper.
They sent me pencils as a thank-you.
I was so happy.
It felt like I was being acknowledged for the first time.
That feeling is why I aspired to become a police officer.
Does that make me a bad detective?
I didn't have a good reason either.
The world exists in a fine balance.
The smallest tip of the scales leads to chaos and despair.
Our job is to keep our eyes on those scales.
I'm not sure what you mean.
John Doe, the guy I left you in charge of...
He was found dead this morning.
What?
Still, I have high hopes for you.
We lost John Doe.
But it was a necessary sacrifice for us to move forward.
Are you ready?
All is for the family.
Next time: "TAKE BACK FIVE."