1 00:00:00,292 --> 00:00:02,336 [Jessica] Tonight on Murder, She Wrote. 2 00:00:02,461 --> 00:00:04,130 It's gonna be a disaster! 3 00:00:04,213 --> 00:00:05,715 What are we talking about? 4 00:00:05,798 --> 00:00:07,925 You told him if the petition didn't work, 5 00:00:08,008 --> 00:00:09,802 you'd consider financing 6 00:00:09,885 --> 00:00:12,346 a naval bombardment of the project? 7 00:00:12,430 --> 00:00:14,765 Tell the city council they've got 48 hours 8 00:00:14,849 --> 00:00:16,934 to make it go away, or we'll yank the project. 9 00:00:17,017 --> 00:00:19,145 Security's 100%. 1500 hours. 10 00:00:19,228 --> 00:00:21,647 See? It's just what I said before 11 00:00:21,731 --> 00:00:23,399 he's working for the secret service 12 00:00:23,482 --> 00:00:25,401 or the C.I.A. or some such. 13 00:00:25,484 --> 00:00:27,862 It's about a lot of people being cheated out of money. 14 00:00:27,945 --> 00:00:30,030 I can think of about a half a million reasons why. 15 00:00:30,114 --> 00:00:32,366 I'm not gonna lose you, not to that tramp! 16 00:00:32,450 --> 00:00:33,993 I'm not going anywhere till I've nailed 17 00:00:34,076 --> 00:00:35,953 whoever's responsible for my mother's death. 18 00:00:36,036 --> 00:00:37,955 I'm worried for Grady and for everyone else. 19 00:00:38,038 --> 00:00:40,708 There's something about it that isn't quite right. 20 00:00:47,089 --> 00:00:48,007 [music playing] 21 00:00:48,090 --> 00:00:50,092 [music playing] 22 00:01:28,839 --> 00:01:32,051 [music playing] 23 00:01:36,013 --> 00:01:39,308 [music playing] 24 00:01:41,477 --> 00:01:43,729 [overlapping chatter] 25 00:01:43,813 --> 00:01:45,940 Oh, come on, Travis! 26 00:01:46,023 --> 00:01:48,526 It sounds fabulous. It's just what the area needs. 27 00:01:48,609 --> 00:01:49,944 Your nephew is to be commended, Jessica. 28 00:01:50,027 --> 00:01:51,403 For what? Are you kidding? 29 00:01:51,487 --> 00:01:53,113 It's gonna be a disaster. 30 00:01:53,197 --> 00:01:54,907 Wait, wait, wait! Just a minute! 31 00:01:54,990 --> 00:01:56,951 What are we talking about here? 32 00:01:57,034 --> 00:01:58,786 You know, Jessica. This new monster automobile plant 33 00:01:58,869 --> 00:02:00,412 they're gonna build. 34 00:02:00,496 --> 00:02:01,789 Wait! Wait! Wait! What plant? 35 00:02:01,872 --> 00:02:03,415 It's a cultural center. 36 00:02:03,499 --> 00:02:06,210 [woman] I heard it's a gambling casino. 37 00:02:06,293 --> 00:02:09,004 You're both crazy. It's a car factory. 38 00:02:09,088 --> 00:02:11,632 Can you guys imagine the pollution? 39 00:02:11,715 --> 00:02:13,425 And the traffic? 40 00:02:13,509 --> 00:02:15,553 Where did you hear all this? 41 00:02:15,636 --> 00:02:16,971 From Seth Hazlitt. Seth Hazlitt. 42 00:02:17,054 --> 00:02:18,264 It's all over town. 43 00:02:18,347 --> 00:02:20,307 It's awful, is what it is. 44 00:02:20,391 --> 00:02:22,601 Which, Jessica? What did Grady tell you? 45 00:02:22,685 --> 00:02:24,019 I'm gonna get up a petition. 46 00:02:24,103 --> 00:02:26,021 [all chattering] 47 00:02:26,105 --> 00:02:29,650 Travis, stop. Now, Grady hasn't told me anything. 48 00:02:29,733 --> 00:02:32,486 I mean, he has been sworn to secrecy. 49 00:02:32,570 --> 00:02:34,989 Right. So until these Columbus Ventures people 50 00:02:35,072 --> 00:02:37,408 make their official announcement tonight, 51 00:02:37,491 --> 00:02:39,618 everybody should just cool it, okay? 52 00:02:39,702 --> 00:02:42,496 Go on about your business. Let's go. 53 00:02:42,580 --> 00:02:44,665 Go to the town meeting hall. Go on. 54 00:02:44,748 --> 00:02:46,292 Get going. Let's go. 55 00:02:46,375 --> 00:02:48,794 Thank you, Mort. No problem, Mrs. F. 56 00:02:48,878 --> 00:02:51,130 So, uh, just between us, 57 00:02:51,213 --> 00:02:53,340 it is a big league hockey franchise, isn't it? 58 00:02:53,424 --> 00:02:56,468 Mort! I just want a shot at some good seats. 59 00:03:00,639 --> 00:03:04,101 [Grady] I just took this photo of little Frankie, aunt Jess. 60 00:03:04,184 --> 00:03:06,103 [laughs] Grady, do you remember 61 00:03:06,186 --> 00:03:08,355 what young Frank's first sentence was? 62 00:03:08,439 --> 00:03:09,982 "Where did my nickel go?" "Where did my nickel go?" 63 00:03:10,065 --> 00:03:11,775 [laughs] Yes. 64 00:03:11,859 --> 00:03:14,278 Before that, he couldn't put two words together. 65 00:03:14,361 --> 00:03:17,364 Oh, boy! It's hard to believe he's five years old. 66 00:03:17,448 --> 00:03:19,033 What's harder to believe 67 00:03:19,116 --> 00:03:21,702 is why you're being so all-fired secretive 68 00:03:21,785 --> 00:03:24,121 about this new job of yours 69 00:03:24,204 --> 00:03:27,458 this Columbus Adventures outfit. 70 00:03:27,541 --> 00:03:29,960 [phone ringing] Oh, excuse me. 71 00:03:32,504 --> 00:03:33,714 Hello? 72 00:03:34,673 --> 00:03:37,927 Yes, Mr. Carmody, he's right here. 73 00:03:43,265 --> 00:03:44,892 Grady Fletcher speaking, Mr. Carmody. 74 00:03:44,975 --> 00:03:46,936 Welcome to cabot cove. 75 00:03:47,019 --> 00:03:48,854 Yes. Is everything in place? 76 00:03:48,938 --> 00:03:51,607 The works. No, no. Distribution's all arranged. 77 00:03:51,690 --> 00:03:53,317 Good job, Grady. 78 00:03:53,400 --> 00:03:55,235 Is there any sense that there've been any leaks? 79 00:03:55,319 --> 00:03:58,238 Nope. So far, not a cloud in the sky. 80 00:03:58,322 --> 00:04:00,157 Yeah. I'd say it looks promising. 81 00:04:00,240 --> 00:04:01,825 Great. 82 00:04:01,909 --> 00:04:04,787 There you are, miss shaw. 105. 83 00:04:04,870 --> 00:04:09,124 Mr. Carmody, 107. And Mr. Buffum, 109. 84 00:04:09,208 --> 00:04:10,793 And the best of luck with your project. 85 00:04:10,876 --> 00:04:12,461 It sure sounds exciting. 86 00:04:12,544 --> 00:04:14,338 And believe me, as much as I pleaded, 87 00:04:14,421 --> 00:04:16,256 Grady wouldn't divulge any of the details. 88 00:04:16,340 --> 00:04:19,551 But there's sure a lot of rumors flying around. 89 00:04:19,635 --> 00:04:22,012 And you'll hear all about it at the reception, Mr. Farmer. 90 00:04:22,096 --> 00:04:24,181 Well, you've got yourself one hard charger there 91 00:04:24,264 --> 00:04:26,350 in Grady Fletcher, Mr. Carmody. 92 00:04:26,433 --> 00:04:28,060 [phone ringing] 93 00:04:28,143 --> 00:04:30,396 Hill house. 94 00:04:30,479 --> 00:04:33,023 Everett! I'm terribly hurt. 95 00:04:33,107 --> 00:04:35,025 The least you could do is return my calls. 96 00:04:35,109 --> 00:04:36,694 Oh, terrific. 97 00:04:38,153 --> 00:04:40,864 Lorna. Lorna, it's over. 98 00:04:40,948 --> 00:04:43,367 No! You can't do this to me! 99 00:04:43,450 --> 00:04:47,538 Look, darling, nothing has changed with me. 100 00:04:47,621 --> 00:04:50,290 I mean, I'll still take you back on whatever terms, 101 00:04:50,374 --> 00:04:52,793 no questions asked. We've done this. 102 00:04:52,876 --> 00:04:55,337 Go back to bar harbor, 103 00:04:55,421 --> 00:04:57,381 and I suggest you speak to an attorney. 104 00:04:57,464 --> 00:05:00,134 Everett, I'm not going to lose you! Not to that tramp. 105 00:05:03,095 --> 00:05:06,348 Well, Grady, whatever it is you're working on, 106 00:05:06,432 --> 00:05:09,101 it can't be more important than our beacon. 107 00:05:09,184 --> 00:05:10,811 Your what? 108 00:05:10,894 --> 00:05:13,564 It's the old cabot cove lighthouse. 109 00:05:13,647 --> 00:05:16,191 It hasn't been used for years, it's falling apart. 110 00:05:16,275 --> 00:05:20,112 Tragic. A landmark, part of our history. 111 00:05:20,195 --> 00:05:24,074 The county's calling it an attractive nuisance. 112 00:05:24,158 --> 00:05:26,326 They're going to tear it down the first of the month. 113 00:05:26,410 --> 00:05:28,412 Listen, seth, what I'm working on could possibly 114 00:05:28,495 --> 00:05:30,372 after a lot of soul-searching, 115 00:05:30,456 --> 00:05:32,916 I've decided it really isn't them. 116 00:05:33,000 --> 00:05:36,336 I was probably using the wrong approach. 117 00:05:36,420 --> 00:05:38,839 That may be a first. 118 00:05:38,922 --> 00:05:40,758 And so, I have come up 119 00:05:40,841 --> 00:05:43,719 with what I think is an irresistible appeal, 120 00:05:43,802 --> 00:05:45,763 one that will result 121 00:05:45,846 --> 00:05:48,891 in an outpouring of money and volunteers. 122 00:05:48,974 --> 00:05:50,517 Money to buy the rocks 123 00:05:50,601 --> 00:05:52,561 and volunteers to throw them at you. 124 00:05:54,897 --> 00:05:57,566 [Grady] Honest to god, Pete, I haven't said a word to anyone. 125 00:05:57,649 --> 00:05:59,735 Not the manager, not even to my aunt Jess. 126 00:05:59,818 --> 00:06:02,780 The manager really didn't know anything, Pete. 127 00:06:02,863 --> 00:06:05,282 Okay. Get down to the banquet room and check the arrangements. 128 00:06:05,365 --> 00:06:06,909 Yes, Sir. Thank you, toni. 129 00:06:06,992 --> 00:06:08,702 Hey, you're part of the team. 130 00:06:08,786 --> 00:06:10,370 -Oh, hi, Everett. -Grady. 131 00:06:10,454 --> 00:06:12,664 Hey. Hey. 132 00:06:12,748 --> 00:06:14,875 Ooh, do you know how to pick 'em, Pete. 133 00:06:14,958 --> 00:06:16,919 Between all that straight-arrowness 134 00:06:17,002 --> 00:06:18,921 and his connection to the area's most famous citizen, 135 00:06:19,004 --> 00:06:20,506 he is pure gold. 136 00:06:20,589 --> 00:06:22,257 We'll see how big of a turnout it gets us. 137 00:06:22,341 --> 00:06:25,260 Everett, have you gotten rid of Lorna yet? 138 00:06:25,344 --> 00:06:28,180 Look, Peter, I-- 139 00:06:28,263 --> 00:06:32,101 Do it, before she makes real trouble. 140 00:06:36,688 --> 00:06:38,857 I never said anything about a car factory 141 00:06:38,941 --> 00:06:40,526 or a casino. 142 00:06:40,609 --> 00:06:42,277 My guess is, they just lost control 143 00:06:42,361 --> 00:06:44,154 of their imaginations. 144 00:06:44,238 --> 00:06:47,324 Oh, yeah. There seems to be a lot of that going around. 145 00:06:47,407 --> 00:06:50,577 Jess, did you get some material for me about the lighthouse? 146 00:06:50,661 --> 00:06:52,037 Oh, yes, I certainly did. 147 00:06:52,121 --> 00:06:54,081 I came across these at the library. 148 00:06:54,164 --> 00:06:56,708 They've got a lot about the early history of the lighthouse, 149 00:06:56,792 --> 00:06:58,585 including some good illustrations. 150 00:06:58,669 --> 00:07:00,254 Thank you. 151 00:07:00,337 --> 00:07:01,880 Oh, my, we'd better get over to hill house 152 00:07:01,964 --> 00:07:03,924 or we're gonna miss the big moment. 153 00:07:04,007 --> 00:07:06,343 If I've forgotten anything, it may not be all that big. 154 00:07:06,426 --> 00:07:09,388 I've tagged several pages that might give you a good hook. 155 00:07:09,471 --> 00:07:11,181 The hook I showed you last night 156 00:07:11,265 --> 00:07:13,142 will do just fine, thank you. 157 00:07:13,225 --> 00:07:15,894 Ah, Doc, except, uh, maybe for the worm hanging from it. 158 00:07:40,294 --> 00:07:41,962 [lock clicks] 159 00:07:46,884 --> 00:07:50,304 Our plan for this magnificent coastal area 160 00:07:50,387 --> 00:07:54,391 between the towns of cabot cove and craggy neck-- 161 00:07:54,474 --> 00:07:57,477 With its boat basin, condos, 162 00:07:57,561 --> 00:08:02,191 golf courses, hotels, theaters, and convention center-- 163 00:08:02,274 --> 00:08:03,942 Has been scrupulously designed 164 00:08:04,026 --> 00:08:07,029 to protect its natural beauty and ecology. 165 00:08:11,825 --> 00:08:14,119 And now I'd like to introduce a gentleman known to many of you. 166 00:08:14,203 --> 00:08:16,580 Our financial muscle, 167 00:08:16,663 --> 00:08:18,498 and the man who's paying for all this, 168 00:08:18,582 --> 00:08:20,459 Mr. Everett Buffum. 169 00:08:20,542 --> 00:08:22,461 [applause] 170 00:08:24,338 --> 00:08:25,756 [Peter] Again, please, 171 00:08:25,839 --> 00:08:28,050 let's hear it for Everett Buffum. 172 00:08:49,488 --> 00:08:52,199 [music playing] 173 00:08:52,282 --> 00:08:53,408 [knocking at door] 174 00:08:57,829 --> 00:08:59,248 Housekeeper. 175 00:09:09,716 --> 00:09:11,093 [door closes] 176 00:09:19,476 --> 00:09:22,396 [Everett] If I wasn't totally convinced 177 00:09:22,479 --> 00:09:26,066 that this is going to be a marvelous plus for our community, 178 00:09:26,149 --> 00:09:29,236 bringing a dramatic increase in tax revenues, 179 00:09:29,319 --> 00:09:33,448 jobs, property values and prosperity, 180 00:09:33,532 --> 00:09:35,492 well, there's just no way 181 00:09:35,575 --> 00:09:38,412 I would have become even a minor investor. 182 00:09:38,495 --> 00:09:40,622 I hope that answers your question, miss Higgins. 183 00:09:40,706 --> 00:09:45,002 Now, please help yourselves to our bar and buffet, 184 00:09:45,085 --> 00:09:48,922 while my associates and I try to address any other concerns 185 00:09:49,006 --> 00:09:51,466 you might have on a one-to-one basis. Thank you. 186 00:09:51,550 --> 00:09:53,719 [applause] 187 00:09:53,802 --> 00:09:56,513 Doesn't sound very good to me. 188 00:09:59,850 --> 00:10:02,936 [woman] I'm telling you, this is really gonna work well with... 189 00:10:03,020 --> 00:10:05,188 [Travis] this is it? Yeah. 190 00:10:05,272 --> 00:10:08,525 So what? We're talking 800 condos here? 191 00:10:08,608 --> 00:10:11,778 And then there's these hotels and theaters? 192 00:10:11,862 --> 00:10:14,031 You know, we've only got two-Lane roads here. 193 00:10:14,114 --> 00:10:16,408 We plan to widen them, and build our own off-ramp 194 00:10:16,491 --> 00:10:18,535 from the interstate at no expense to taxpayers. 195 00:10:18,618 --> 00:10:20,037 [scoffs] 196 00:10:20,120 --> 00:10:22,122 Well, most people seem to like it. 197 00:10:22,205 --> 00:10:23,540 What do you think, aunt Jess? 198 00:10:23,623 --> 00:10:25,208 Pretty impressive, huh? 199 00:10:25,292 --> 00:10:27,669 I think overwhelming is more accurate, Grady. 200 00:10:27,753 --> 00:10:30,881 Uh, pardon me, Mrs. Fletcher, doctor. 201 00:10:30,964 --> 00:10:33,342 Grady, darling, I need to speak to you immediately. 202 00:10:33,425 --> 00:10:35,469 Sure thing, Mrs. Buffum. 203 00:10:35,552 --> 00:10:38,972 God, whose bathtub did this come from? Grady, please. 204 00:10:39,056 --> 00:10:41,641 So what I was wondering is, 205 00:10:41,725 --> 00:10:44,061 what's your projected start date for construction? 206 00:10:44,144 --> 00:10:46,396 Well, that's a good question, Noah. 207 00:10:46,480 --> 00:10:50,317 All I can say, Jessica, is either you're awfully forgiving, 208 00:10:50,400 --> 00:10:52,402 or your memory's starting to go. 209 00:10:52,486 --> 00:10:54,654 Are you talking about the time I came home from college, 210 00:10:54,738 --> 00:10:56,656 borrowed your husband's car and wrecked it? 211 00:10:56,740 --> 00:10:58,241 Everett. 212 00:10:58,325 --> 00:10:59,993 It still bugs me that you and Frank 213 00:11:00,077 --> 00:11:02,204 never believed I only hit that tree 214 00:11:02,287 --> 00:11:04,790 because another car forced me off the road. 215 00:11:04,873 --> 00:11:07,334 [laughing] Everett, it's old news. 216 00:11:07,417 --> 00:11:10,087 Mrs. Fletcher, I trust that doesn't include Columbus Ventures, 217 00:11:10,170 --> 00:11:12,130 and I do hope you enjoyed our presentation. 218 00:11:12,214 --> 00:11:15,217 I thought it was very professional, Mr. Carmody. 219 00:11:15,300 --> 00:11:16,927 Please, it's Pete. 220 00:11:17,010 --> 00:11:19,471 And your nephew really outdid himself. 221 00:11:19,554 --> 00:11:21,890 Dr. Hazlitt, you look like a man 222 00:11:21,973 --> 00:11:23,266 with a few questions. 223 00:11:23,350 --> 00:11:25,394 As a matter of fact, 224 00:11:25,477 --> 00:11:28,438 I do have a question or two. 225 00:11:28,522 --> 00:11:30,899 I don't think that's too much to ask. 226 00:11:30,982 --> 00:11:33,360 Look, Mrs. Buffum, I can't tell you 227 00:11:33,443 --> 00:11:35,404 how badly I don't want to get in the middle of what's going on 228 00:11:35,487 --> 00:11:38,865 between you and your husband and toni shaw. 229 00:11:38,949 --> 00:11:41,326 [chuckling] I've got news for you, Grady. 230 00:11:41,410 --> 00:11:43,870 You're in there whether you like it or not. 231 00:11:43,954 --> 00:11:45,747 Yes, ma'am. 232 00:11:45,831 --> 00:11:48,875 I'm sorry you feel that way about the project, doctor. 233 00:11:48,959 --> 00:11:50,877 And it looks like I'm needed across the room. 234 00:11:50,961 --> 00:11:52,879 Excuse me. 235 00:11:52,963 --> 00:11:54,798 So is everything okay? 236 00:11:54,881 --> 00:11:56,174 Did Pete tell you how he plans to help you out 237 00:11:56,258 --> 00:11:57,634 in your lighthouse restoration? 238 00:11:57,717 --> 00:11:59,553 He what? 239 00:11:59,636 --> 00:12:01,346 Actually, Grady, 240 00:12:01,430 --> 00:12:04,850 Mr. Carmody never quite got a chance to mention it. 241 00:12:04,933 --> 00:12:06,393 Yeah. I think he was rendered speechless 242 00:12:06,476 --> 00:12:08,228 by the Doc's party trick. 243 00:12:08,311 --> 00:12:11,064 Putting both feet in his mouth at the same time. 244 00:12:11,148 --> 00:12:13,233 [chuckling] 245 00:12:15,527 --> 00:12:17,737 [chuckling] 246 00:12:20,532 --> 00:12:21,867 [gasps] 247 00:12:26,329 --> 00:12:28,999 I don't doubt that you'd like to see your husband dead, ma'am, 248 00:12:29,082 --> 00:12:32,836 but I'm not so sure you'd be real fond of the consequences. 249 00:12:32,919 --> 00:12:37,257 Plus, I've got my own reasons for wanting him alive. 250 00:12:47,601 --> 00:12:49,686 [man] Heard you were looking for me, sheriff? 251 00:12:49,769 --> 00:12:50,937 And for this. 252 00:12:52,981 --> 00:12:54,524 Mrs. Buffum complained? 253 00:12:54,608 --> 00:12:56,985 Several witnesses saw you take it away from her. 254 00:12:57,068 --> 00:13:00,280 People toting guns around town make me nervous. 255 00:13:00,363 --> 00:13:02,032 I went looking for you last night, 256 00:13:02,115 --> 00:13:03,533 but you disappeared. 257 00:13:03,617 --> 00:13:05,327 Nobody knew who I was 258 00:13:05,410 --> 00:13:07,287 till the day clerk came back on duty at the motel. 259 00:13:07,370 --> 00:13:08,580 He told me. 260 00:13:08,663 --> 00:13:10,832 Well, thanks for the weapon. 261 00:13:10,916 --> 00:13:13,210 I guess Everett Buffum owes you his life. 262 00:13:13,293 --> 00:13:16,379 Ah, maybe. The lady seemed too drunk to shoot straight. 263 00:13:16,463 --> 00:13:18,965 How's she doing? Ma'am, I told you... 264 00:13:19,049 --> 00:13:20,759 sheriff will explain everything. 265 00:13:20,842 --> 00:13:23,220 Morning, Mrs. Buffum. I'm listening. 266 00:13:23,303 --> 00:13:26,139 Mr. Martin, your motel registration said you're from tucson. 267 00:13:26,223 --> 00:13:27,641 What brings you to cabot cove? 268 00:13:27,724 --> 00:13:29,434 Just business. 269 00:13:29,518 --> 00:13:31,228 -Thanks again. -Sure. 270 00:13:33,980 --> 00:13:36,024 Am I being charged with some sort of crime here? 271 00:13:36,107 --> 00:13:37,234 Is that what this is? 272 00:13:37,317 --> 00:13:39,069 As a matter of fact, no, 273 00:13:39,152 --> 00:13:41,154 because your husband pleaded with us not to. 274 00:13:41,238 --> 00:13:43,073 But I am confiscating your weapon. 275 00:13:43,156 --> 00:13:44,908 And I gotta tell you, ma'am, 276 00:13:44,991 --> 00:13:46,618 one more stunt like you pulled last night, 277 00:13:46,701 --> 00:13:48,662 and I am booking you, no matter what he says. 278 00:13:48,745 --> 00:13:50,539 My husband. 279 00:13:50,622 --> 00:13:52,415 In spite of the fact that you allegedly pointed 280 00:13:52,499 --> 00:13:53,917 a loaded gun at him. 281 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:55,710 I'd say the guy really cares for you. 282 00:13:55,794 --> 00:13:57,796 [laughing] 283 00:13:57,879 --> 00:14:01,383 The only thing Everett Buffum cares about besides himself 284 00:14:01,466 --> 00:14:03,552 is to make sure that I fully experience 285 00:14:03,635 --> 00:14:07,055 every bit of the humiliation he's exposing me to! 286 00:14:07,138 --> 00:14:10,225 Ma'am, I was only gonna advise you to leave town. 287 00:14:10,308 --> 00:14:13,728 But that just became an order. And fast. 288 00:14:15,480 --> 00:14:19,442 [Seth] Jess, where's the apple pie? 289 00:14:19,526 --> 00:14:22,028 I think you finished it off last night. 290 00:14:22,112 --> 00:14:24,072 Oh. 291 00:14:24,155 --> 00:14:27,492 I think you're making them smaller than you used to. 292 00:14:27,576 --> 00:14:30,996 Now, I have looked at all sides of this matter. 293 00:14:31,079 --> 00:14:33,415 I have weighed the good against the bad, 294 00:14:33,498 --> 00:14:35,166 the pluses against the minuses, 295 00:14:35,250 --> 00:14:36,585 the pros against the cons-- 296 00:14:36,668 --> 00:14:38,920 Seth, what are you trying to say? 297 00:14:39,004 --> 00:14:40,839 Now that you're living in new York, 298 00:14:40,922 --> 00:14:42,507 you're becoming as impatient 299 00:14:42,591 --> 00:14:44,551 as the rest of those people down there. 300 00:14:44,634 --> 00:14:46,344 Fact is, the way I see it, 301 00:14:46,428 --> 00:14:48,263 this project is going to be a wonderful boon 302 00:14:48,346 --> 00:14:49,806 for all the communities around. 303 00:14:49,889 --> 00:14:52,100 A petition against the Marina project 304 00:14:52,183 --> 00:14:54,394 by the C.C.A.M.A. 305 00:14:54,477 --> 00:14:59,274 I believe that stands for "cabot covers against the Marina americana." 306 00:14:59,357 --> 00:15:00,734 Travis dropped it by a little while ago. 307 00:15:00,817 --> 00:15:03,028 You appear to be a co-sponsor. 308 00:15:03,111 --> 00:15:04,487 Good grief! 309 00:15:04,571 --> 00:15:07,032 Travis has one hell of a nerve. 310 00:15:07,115 --> 00:15:09,034 Where does he come off thinking I'd support 311 00:15:09,117 --> 00:15:11,077 a hare-brained scheme like this? 312 00:15:11,161 --> 00:15:12,954 I don't suppose it could've been last night 313 00:15:13,038 --> 00:15:15,415 when you told him that if the petition didn't work, 314 00:15:15,498 --> 00:15:17,500 you'd consider financing, 315 00:15:17,584 --> 00:15:21,129 I believe you said "a naval bombardment" of the project? 316 00:15:21,212 --> 00:15:24,215 [phone ringing] 317 00:15:26,009 --> 00:15:29,721 Hello? Donna, how are you? 318 00:15:29,804 --> 00:15:32,849 No, Grady's not here right now. 319 00:15:32,932 --> 00:15:35,894 A message? Oh, certainly. 320 00:15:35,977 --> 00:15:38,188 Uh-huh. 321 00:15:38,271 --> 00:15:42,359 Uh-huh. Really? 322 00:15:42,442 --> 00:15:44,194 Well, of course I'll tell him. 323 00:15:44,277 --> 00:15:48,114 Right. Good-bye for now. 324 00:15:48,198 --> 00:15:50,784 Grady's wife? Jess, what is it? 325 00:15:50,867 --> 00:15:54,788 She and Grady were turned down for a home improvement loan 326 00:15:54,871 --> 00:15:57,540 because their bank can't find any evidence 327 00:15:57,624 --> 00:16:00,210 that the company he's working for-- Columbus Ventures-- 328 00:16:00,293 --> 00:16:02,128 Even exists. 329 00:16:12,097 --> 00:16:13,473 Everett. 330 00:16:16,476 --> 00:16:18,645 I want to explain. 331 00:16:18,728 --> 00:16:20,897 Lorna, I have to go to a meeting. 332 00:16:20,980 --> 00:16:22,774 Wait. I know I don't deserve it, but please, 333 00:16:22,857 --> 00:16:24,901 just give me a minute, all right? 334 00:16:26,903 --> 00:16:29,864 I am so very sorry about last night-- 335 00:16:29,948 --> 00:16:31,700 The business with the gun and 336 00:16:31,783 --> 00:16:33,743 yeah. Well, that's lovely. 337 00:16:33,827 --> 00:16:36,663 I guess I had just a little too much to-- 338 00:16:36,746 --> 00:16:39,165 I haven't been thinking awfully straight lately. 339 00:16:39,249 --> 00:16:43,420 Lately? Lorna, be real, for god's sake. 340 00:16:43,503 --> 00:16:47,048 How many years have I been pleading with you to get help? 341 00:16:47,132 --> 00:16:49,509 I know. And I've decided to put myself back in the program 342 00:16:49,592 --> 00:16:51,678 the minute that I get home. 343 00:16:51,761 --> 00:16:53,513 Wonderful. I hope it works. Now, if you'll excuse me... 344 00:16:53,596 --> 00:16:57,267 Everett! You still care about me. 345 00:16:57,350 --> 00:16:59,185 Can't you admit that even to yourself? 346 00:16:59,269 --> 00:17:01,229 Lorna! 347 00:17:01,312 --> 00:17:03,773 Why else would you stop the sheriff from pressing charges? 348 00:17:03,857 --> 00:17:05,942 I didn't do it for you, god help me if I made a mistake. 349 00:17:06,025 --> 00:17:08,611 I did it for the sake of my partners and for Columbus Ventures. 350 00:17:08,695 --> 00:17:11,823 And you're talking to me about reality? 351 00:17:11,906 --> 00:17:13,950 Shut up why should I? 352 00:17:14,033 --> 00:17:16,619 I can think of about a half a million reasons why. 353 00:17:16,703 --> 00:17:18,830 Not a penny of which you're gonna see 354 00:17:18,913 --> 00:17:22,792 if you don't let the divorce go through and get out of here now. 355 00:17:22,876 --> 00:17:24,127 Everett. 356 00:17:24,210 --> 00:17:27,255 [sighs] Good-bye, Lorna. 357 00:17:32,385 --> 00:17:34,888 You know, I must've looked at 20 places, 358 00:17:34,971 --> 00:17:37,432 and this comes closest to fulfilling our needs 359 00:17:37,515 --> 00:17:40,852 in terms of size and location. 360 00:17:40,935 --> 00:17:42,645 Ev, what do you think? 361 00:17:43,146 --> 00:17:45,315 It's good for me. Nice work, Grady. Let's go for it. 362 00:17:45,398 --> 00:17:47,400 Hi, miss Higgins. Well, it looks like 363 00:17:47,484 --> 00:17:49,027 we're ready to sign a lease. 364 00:17:49,110 --> 00:17:51,988 I don't think so, Grady. I'm not interested. 365 00:17:52,071 --> 00:17:53,740 There are just too many questions that didn't get answered 366 00:17:53,823 --> 00:17:56,075 at your dog-and-pony show last night. 367 00:17:57,202 --> 00:18:01,122 Uh, if there's anything specific we can clarify for you. 368 00:18:01,206 --> 00:18:03,124 Okay, for starters, 369 00:18:03,208 --> 00:18:05,251 what about all those shops and stores you're going to buy? 370 00:18:05,335 --> 00:18:07,962 How exactly is that going to help business 371 00:18:08,046 --> 00:18:10,423 in cabot cove and craggy neck? 372 00:18:10,507 --> 00:18:12,592 We probably didn't make that as clear as we might have. 373 00:18:12,675 --> 00:18:15,386 The fact is, we plan to offer merchants from both towns 374 00:18:15,470 --> 00:18:17,222 first crack at leasing that space 375 00:18:17,305 --> 00:18:20,266 for branch stores or new Ventures. 376 00:18:20,350 --> 00:18:22,519 And further, we're willing to consider 377 00:18:22,602 --> 00:18:24,896 appointing you our exclusive agent. 378 00:18:24,979 --> 00:18:29,359 Well... now we're talking. 379 00:18:29,442 --> 00:18:33,321 Excuse me one moment, won't you, gentlemen? 380 00:18:35,240 --> 00:18:37,200 Uh, Pete, I thought you said those stores 381 00:18:37,283 --> 00:18:39,035 were gonna be chains and name brands? 382 00:18:39,118 --> 00:18:40,787 Yeah. I guess I forgot to mention that to you, Grady. 383 00:18:40,870 --> 00:18:42,413 We've had a little change in game plan, 384 00:18:42,497 --> 00:18:44,123 and we'll discuss it later. 385 00:18:44,207 --> 00:18:46,125 Everett, if I could talk to you for a second. 386 00:18:46,209 --> 00:18:47,335 Pauline, that's the best I can do. 387 00:18:47,418 --> 00:18:48,753 It's not good enough. 388 00:18:48,837 --> 00:18:51,172 Look, Noah, I'm sorry, 389 00:18:51,256 --> 00:18:53,383 but I don't want to bargain. 390 00:18:53,466 --> 00:18:55,593 I'm beginning to get some nibbles on this place, so... 391 00:18:55,677 --> 00:18:57,720 please, don't even call me 392 00:18:57,804 --> 00:19:01,266 until you can meet my price. Okay? 393 00:19:03,226 --> 00:19:05,061 Okay. 394 00:19:05,144 --> 00:19:08,022 All right, gentlemen, I guess, um, 395 00:19:08,106 --> 00:19:10,567 we'll be doing business after all. 396 00:19:10,650 --> 00:19:12,652 When would you folks like to move in? 397 00:19:12,735 --> 00:19:15,363 Ha ha! The sooner, the better. Sure thing. 398 00:19:15,446 --> 00:19:17,907 Grady, let's see how fast you get us some furniture, huh? 399 00:19:17,991 --> 00:19:19,450 Grady? 400 00:19:19,534 --> 00:19:21,661 Hmm? Furniture. 401 00:19:21,744 --> 00:19:23,788 Yes, Sir. I'll get on it right away, Sir. 402 00:19:23,872 --> 00:19:25,832 Yes, ma'am. 5:00. 403 00:19:25,915 --> 00:19:28,084 I'll send the bellboy right up. 404 00:19:28,167 --> 00:19:30,003 Hello, Mrs. Buffum. My key, please. 405 00:19:30,086 --> 00:19:31,880 Oh, and would you prepare my bill? 406 00:19:31,963 --> 00:19:33,131 I'll be checking out later. 407 00:19:33,214 --> 00:19:35,049 This evening? Sure thing. 408 00:19:37,844 --> 00:19:39,804 I, uh, hope you've enjoyed your stay. 409 00:19:42,557 --> 00:19:44,559 Martini. Yes, ma'am. 410 00:19:46,019 --> 00:19:48,563 Oh, don't worry, toni, I don't bite. 411 00:19:48,646 --> 00:19:51,149 I discovered I'm allergic to my husband's women. 412 00:19:51,232 --> 00:19:52,859 But I might suggest-- 413 00:19:52,942 --> 00:19:56,029 Lorna, do yourself a favor, cut the cord. 414 00:19:56,112 --> 00:19:58,990 Everett hasn't belonged to you for years. 415 00:19:59,073 --> 00:20:02,619 I was about to say, I suggest you grab a lifeboat 416 00:20:02,702 --> 00:20:04,662 because I'm gonna do what I should have done months ago. 417 00:20:04,746 --> 00:20:07,999 Blast you, Everett, J. Peter Carmody, 418 00:20:08,082 --> 00:20:09,751 and Columbus Ventures out of the water 419 00:20:09,834 --> 00:20:11,586 and into prison where you belong. 420 00:20:11,669 --> 00:20:14,255 [scoffs] 421 00:20:17,008 --> 00:20:18,885 [indistinct chattering] 422 00:20:22,805 --> 00:20:26,601 Look at this, Jess. Just as they say in their brochure, 423 00:20:26,684 --> 00:20:28,978 Columbus Ventures has projects going 424 00:20:29,062 --> 00:20:32,273 in Darwin Key, Florida, and Cambria, Oregon. 425 00:20:32,357 --> 00:20:34,567 The police chiefs in both towns give Carmody 426 00:20:34,651 --> 00:20:36,736 and Everett Buffum sparkling recommendations. 427 00:20:36,819 --> 00:20:40,031 And, look, aunt Jess, they have offices in both places, 428 00:20:40,114 --> 00:20:42,825 with a staff and bank accounts totaling $100,000. 429 00:20:42,909 --> 00:20:46,329 Yes. But does that explain why your bank manager 430 00:20:46,412 --> 00:20:49,749 was unable to run a credit check on Columbus Ventures? 431 00:20:49,832 --> 00:20:51,501 Well, no. Jessica... 432 00:20:51,584 --> 00:20:53,920 you heard Phil Jordan over at the bank. 433 00:20:54,003 --> 00:20:56,506 He said that this operation is probably so new, 434 00:20:56,589 --> 00:20:58,758 it's not on anyone else's computer. 435 00:20:58,841 --> 00:21:00,551 According to this, the permits are in place, 436 00:21:00,635 --> 00:21:02,261 and the building contracts signed. 437 00:21:02,345 --> 00:21:04,973 Does that mean the construction isn't finished? 438 00:21:05,056 --> 00:21:08,726 Uh, I guess not. Let's see. 439 00:21:08,810 --> 00:21:12,522 Uh, it says here that they're ready to go in darwin key 440 00:21:12,605 --> 00:21:14,899 the minute the hurricane season ends, and it-- 441 00:21:14,983 --> 00:21:17,610 Here in Cambria, Oregon, they're being held up 442 00:21:17,694 --> 00:21:19,862 by some kind of an environmental group. 443 00:21:19,946 --> 00:21:22,240 Let's see. Police chief says the local Judge 444 00:21:22,323 --> 00:21:24,033 is gonna throw the case out. 445 00:21:24,117 --> 00:21:26,452 Meanwhile, real estate is booming all over the area. 446 00:21:29,205 --> 00:21:31,290 Never mind how I got 'em, Mr. Carmody. 447 00:21:31,374 --> 00:21:35,128 I want to hear you explain how this $75,000 deposit 448 00:21:35,211 --> 00:21:37,338 ended up in your offshore account 449 00:21:37,422 --> 00:21:41,426 exactly two days after my mother withdrew the same amount 450 00:21:41,509 --> 00:21:43,761 from her bank in darwin key 451 00:21:43,845 --> 00:21:47,348 and one day after she died from a heart attack, 452 00:21:47,432 --> 00:21:50,643 which the doctor said was brought on by emotional trauma. 453 00:21:50,727 --> 00:21:52,854 Mr. Martin, I did have the pleasure of meeting your mother, 454 00:21:52,937 --> 00:21:54,981 and yes, I'm terribly sorry to hear that she passed away, 455 00:21:55,064 --> 00:21:58,276 but this is a total, total coincidence. Now, if you'll excuse me-- 456 00:21:58,359 --> 00:22:00,778 Hold on. What did you meet with her about? 457 00:22:00,862 --> 00:22:02,363 Ask her to go to the movies? 458 00:22:02,447 --> 00:22:04,490 The lady was 80 years old. 459 00:22:04,574 --> 00:22:06,784 Like most of the people on darwin key, 460 00:22:06,868 --> 00:22:08,870 your mother came into our presentation, 461 00:22:08,953 --> 00:22:11,539 just like the one you attended last night. 462 00:22:14,667 --> 00:22:16,294 Okay, pal, that's your story? 463 00:22:16,377 --> 00:22:18,004 Why don't we just run it by the sheriff? 464 00:22:18,087 --> 00:22:19,881 I'm sure you'd be wasting your time, Mr. Martin. 465 00:22:19,964 --> 00:22:22,050 First, you have no receipt, 466 00:22:22,133 --> 00:22:25,386 nothing but this brochure with my business card attached to it, 467 00:22:25,470 --> 00:22:28,139 which you claim was in your mother's belongings. 468 00:22:28,222 --> 00:22:30,600 And second, I think the law's liable to take a dim view 469 00:22:30,683 --> 00:22:32,310 of how you got your hands on those bank statements. 470 00:22:32,393 --> 00:22:34,103 You're right. They're not in your room. 471 00:22:34,187 --> 00:22:36,731 Okay. I haven't exactly figured out 472 00:22:36,814 --> 00:22:38,608 how the game works, 473 00:22:38,691 --> 00:22:41,235 but I know and you know that when my mother realized 474 00:22:41,319 --> 00:22:42,653 what a bunch of crooks you people are, 475 00:22:42,737 --> 00:22:44,072 the shock killed her. 476 00:22:44,155 --> 00:22:45,990 I realize that's not much of a case 477 00:22:46,074 --> 00:22:49,702 that somebody could go to court with...yet. 478 00:22:49,786 --> 00:22:53,414 Ah, Mr. Martin! The man who saved my... 479 00:22:53,498 --> 00:22:55,333 life. 480 00:22:55,416 --> 00:22:57,043 Trouble? 481 00:22:57,126 --> 00:22:58,628 Just another obstacle. 482 00:22:58,711 --> 00:23:00,171 Tell me how you dealt with Lorna? 483 00:23:00,254 --> 00:23:02,256 Well, I, uh-- 484 00:23:02,340 --> 00:23:03,633 I don't think she'll be a problem. 485 00:23:03,716 --> 00:23:05,301 You don't think? 486 00:23:05,384 --> 00:23:07,804 She threatens to expose us and you don't think? 487 00:23:07,887 --> 00:23:09,722 Don't you ever talk to me-- guys, come on. 488 00:23:09,806 --> 00:23:12,100 Please, not here. 489 00:23:12,183 --> 00:23:14,227 [thunder] 490 00:23:16,437 --> 00:23:17,897 [Jessica] Grady? 491 00:23:19,774 --> 00:23:21,109 You all right? Look, aunt Jess... 492 00:23:21,192 --> 00:23:22,902 it's just work, that's all. 493 00:23:22,985 --> 00:23:24,320 I've got a zillion things I gotta deal with 494 00:23:24,403 --> 00:23:25,696 in the next few days. 495 00:23:25,780 --> 00:23:27,240 And yet I have the feeling 496 00:23:27,323 --> 00:23:29,659 that you still have some sort of doubts? 497 00:23:29,742 --> 00:23:31,536 Me? 498 00:23:31,619 --> 00:23:33,579 If you want to talk about it, there might be a chance-- 499 00:23:33,663 --> 00:23:35,373 Come on, aunt Jess, you heard the sheriff. 500 00:23:35,456 --> 00:23:37,083 He said everything checked out perfectly. 501 00:23:37,166 --> 00:23:38,751 Now, don't worry. 502 00:23:38,835 --> 00:23:40,628 Don't stay up too late. 503 00:23:40,711 --> 00:23:42,547 I won't, Grady. 504 00:23:45,341 --> 00:23:47,176 [bartender] Here's your martini, ma'am. 505 00:24:59,665 --> 00:25:01,250 [man] Hold it! 506 00:25:02,084 --> 00:25:04,003 [people chattering] 507 00:25:07,381 --> 00:25:09,717 [Seth] Looks to me like death by drowning, Mort. 508 00:25:09,800 --> 00:25:13,930 I'd guess sometime between 9 p.m. and midnight. 509 00:25:14,013 --> 00:25:16,265 Do you figure she was conscious, trapped inside? 510 00:25:16,349 --> 00:25:19,560 Maybe not. Pretty good size bump on her head. 511 00:25:19,644 --> 00:25:21,395 She may have been under the influence, 512 00:25:21,479 --> 00:25:23,147 but she didn't drink a whole lot of this stuff. 513 00:25:23,231 --> 00:25:25,024 They found it in her handbag. 514 00:25:25,107 --> 00:25:27,485 Didn't she phone your office at 7:15 last night? 515 00:25:27,568 --> 00:25:30,905 Yeah. She called. Said she wanted to come over to the office and talk to me. 516 00:25:30,988 --> 00:25:32,907 Said she'd be there in about 20 minutes. 517 00:25:32,990 --> 00:25:35,117 I waited around till 10:15. She never showed up. 518 00:25:35,201 --> 00:25:37,411 And the bruise on her forehead? 519 00:25:37,495 --> 00:25:40,081 Doesn't look like it could've been fatal. 520 00:25:40,164 --> 00:25:44,168 Probably caused by bumping her head on the steering wheel. 521 00:25:44,252 --> 00:25:46,087 Well, wasn't she strapped in? 522 00:25:46,170 --> 00:25:48,297 Yeah, she was. 523 00:25:48,381 --> 00:25:50,716 The mechanical device that keeps you from flying forward, 524 00:25:50,800 --> 00:25:53,594 I guess it wasn't working. So far, no witnesses. 525 00:25:53,678 --> 00:25:55,263 Except for her handbag and luggage, 526 00:25:55,346 --> 00:25:57,181 there's not much in the car. 527 00:25:57,265 --> 00:25:59,392 Just the usual junk in the glove box and on the floor. 528 00:25:59,475 --> 00:26:03,562 A few coins, a few sticks of chewing gum, 529 00:26:03,646 --> 00:26:06,649 paper clips and this. 530 00:26:06,732 --> 00:26:10,236 Sal's roadhouse. Route 17. 531 00:26:10,319 --> 00:26:13,197 Maybe she stopped in there and then forgot why she called you. 532 00:26:13,281 --> 00:26:15,324 But if she was on her way to your office, Mort, 533 00:26:15,408 --> 00:26:18,619 why would she detour clear over to the highway? 534 00:26:19,161 --> 00:26:20,705 Andy, bag this stuff, and just in case, 535 00:26:20,788 --> 00:26:22,748 let's dust the car for fingerprints 536 00:26:22,832 --> 00:26:25,376 and get it over to stuckey's garage so he can check it out. 537 00:26:25,459 --> 00:26:29,088 Mr. Buffum, when was the last time you saw your wife? 538 00:26:29,171 --> 00:26:31,215 Uh, yesterday afternoon, 539 00:26:31,299 --> 00:26:33,592 around 2:00 or so, in the hill house lobby. 540 00:26:34,051 --> 00:26:36,554 You weren't with her last night? 541 00:26:37,763 --> 00:26:39,890 No, sheriff. 542 00:26:44,395 --> 00:26:46,480 Well, you ask me, the town council ought to take a look 543 00:26:46,564 --> 00:26:48,482 at the lighting down there by the waterfront. 544 00:26:48,858 --> 00:26:50,609 Here you go, sheriff. 545 00:26:50,693 --> 00:26:55,239 Mrs. Buffum checked out at 7:22 p.m. 546 00:26:55,323 --> 00:26:56,991 [Metzger] who was on duty? 547 00:26:57,074 --> 00:26:59,493 Wayne hatton was working the desk at that time. 548 00:26:59,577 --> 00:27:03,164 And I show a call to your number from her room. 549 00:27:03,247 --> 00:27:05,374 7:15, like you said. 550 00:27:05,458 --> 00:27:07,293 And she was alone? 551 00:27:07,376 --> 00:27:09,253 According to Wayne hatton. He was working the desk. 552 00:27:09,337 --> 00:27:11,797 You can reach him at home. Um, the bartender said 553 00:27:11,881 --> 00:27:15,217 that she had several martinis and left about 8:30. 554 00:27:15,301 --> 00:27:18,095 Well, that explains the .23 blood-alcohol level. 555 00:27:18,179 --> 00:27:21,849 Thanks, Noah. What have you got, Andy? 556 00:27:21,974 --> 00:27:24,143 That was Jim stuckey over at the garage. 557 00:27:24,226 --> 00:27:25,770 He said there's nothing wrong with the car, 558 00:27:25,853 --> 00:27:27,396 that nobody tampered with it. 559 00:27:27,480 --> 00:27:29,231 There you go. An accident, just like we said. 560 00:27:29,315 --> 00:27:32,401 Maybe not. Mrs. Fletcher asked the right question. 561 00:27:32,485 --> 00:27:34,320 About the seatbelt. 562 00:27:34,403 --> 00:27:36,697 Stuckey claims that the mechanism works fine. 563 00:27:36,781 --> 00:27:39,158 You yank on it and it locks, just like it's supposed to. 564 00:27:40,117 --> 00:27:41,786 That means Mrs. Buffum couldn't have bumped her head 565 00:27:41,869 --> 00:27:43,788 on the steering wheel when she crashed the car. 566 00:27:43,871 --> 00:27:46,665 So maybe somebody knocked her unconscious. 567 00:27:46,749 --> 00:27:49,168 Then strapped her in and sent her and the car into the drink. 568 00:27:49,251 --> 00:27:51,128 [phone ringing] 569 00:27:51,212 --> 00:27:53,089 Metzger. Oh, hi, honey. 570 00:27:53,172 --> 00:27:54,632 [chatter] 571 00:27:54,715 --> 00:27:56,926 You're kidding. When? 572 00:27:58,260 --> 00:28:00,054 Thanks, sweetheart. Later on. 573 00:28:00,137 --> 00:28:01,555 That was adele. She just heard on the radio 574 00:28:01,639 --> 00:28:03,557 that Marina americana is kaput. 575 00:28:03,641 --> 00:28:05,059 Columbus Ventures is Pulling out. 576 00:28:05,142 --> 00:28:06,852 Oh, man. Did they say why? 577 00:28:06,936 --> 00:28:08,771 The only thing she caught was that their money man, 578 00:28:08,854 --> 00:28:10,481 Everett Buffum, lost his stomach for it. 579 00:28:10,564 --> 00:28:12,274 Look, Andy, I want you to check with the coroner 580 00:28:12,358 --> 00:28:14,360 about this bruise on Lorna Buffum's forehead, 581 00:28:14,443 --> 00:28:15,903 and just in case, let's make sure 582 00:28:15,986 --> 00:28:17,613 that none of the players leave town, huh? 583 00:28:17,696 --> 00:28:19,490 Where's the report on the crash? That's it. 584 00:28:19,573 --> 00:28:22,993 Everett. Everett, for god's sake, 585 00:28:23,077 --> 00:28:26,205 I know I said get rid of her, but not that way. 586 00:28:26,288 --> 00:28:28,374 You're really psychotic, you know? 587 00:28:28,457 --> 00:28:29,750 I'll be in touch. 588 00:28:29,834 --> 00:28:31,168 Everett, wait-- 589 00:28:33,462 --> 00:28:36,298 [Grady] yes, miss McCoy, I'm afraid it's true. 590 00:28:36,382 --> 00:28:38,968 Right, yeah. Well, believe me, 591 00:28:39,051 --> 00:28:41,971 I feel the same way as you. Yeah. 592 00:28:42,054 --> 00:28:43,848 Okay. Thank you. 593 00:28:43,931 --> 00:28:46,767 That's about the 20th call we've had today. 594 00:28:46,851 --> 00:28:49,895 Well, anyway, according to Pete, 595 00:28:49,979 --> 00:28:52,815 it was a combination of things that discouraged Mr. Buffum. 596 00:28:52,898 --> 00:28:54,817 The costly delays in the Florida 597 00:28:54,900 --> 00:28:56,944 and Oregon project and-- 598 00:28:57,027 --> 00:28:59,989 Yeah, those petitions of seth's were partly to blame. 599 00:29:00,072 --> 00:29:03,325 Interesting. Because I really didn't get the sense 600 00:29:03,409 --> 00:29:05,536 that there was that much opposition. 601 00:29:05,619 --> 00:29:08,289 Yeah. Well, without Everett's backing, 602 00:29:08,372 --> 00:29:09,790 Pete had no choice. 603 00:29:09,874 --> 00:29:12,251 So I'm back on the job market. 604 00:29:12,334 --> 00:29:14,837 God, it's so damn frustrating, 605 00:29:14,920 --> 00:29:17,131 I really believed in this project and... 606 00:29:17,214 --> 00:29:20,259 well, obviously so did a lot of other people. 607 00:29:20,342 --> 00:29:22,011 Hey, I guess between the weather 608 00:29:22,094 --> 00:29:23,679 and the visibility and the cheap booze, 609 00:29:23,762 --> 00:29:25,598 Mrs. Buffum didn't stand much of a chance. 610 00:29:25,681 --> 00:29:29,393 Anyway, Pauline, can't we at least discuss this? 611 00:29:29,477 --> 00:29:31,187 Noah! A deal's a deal. 612 00:29:31,270 --> 00:29:34,064 I am not returning your deposit, and that's that. 613 00:29:34,148 --> 00:29:36,108 Pardon us. Sorry. 614 00:29:36,192 --> 00:29:38,903 Be reasonable. This is an attractive property. 615 00:29:38,986 --> 00:29:40,321 You'll find another buyer. 616 00:29:40,404 --> 00:29:41,822 Oh, yeah. Right. 617 00:29:41,906 --> 00:29:43,866 I'm really sorry, Grady. 618 00:29:43,949 --> 00:29:46,494 I mean, it's a shame there isn't some alternative, 619 00:29:46,577 --> 00:29:48,996 something that, uh wait, wait, wait. 620 00:29:49,079 --> 00:29:51,248 You know, maybe there is. 621 00:29:51,332 --> 00:29:53,125 An alternative, I mean. 622 00:29:53,209 --> 00:29:55,503 Excuse me, aunt Jess. I'll see you later! 623 00:30:20,528 --> 00:30:22,363 [Peter] No, no, sheriff, I understand. 624 00:30:22,446 --> 00:30:23,948 You're just doing your job. 625 00:30:24,031 --> 00:30:25,616 -Don't leave town. -Yes. 626 00:30:25,699 --> 00:30:27,868 -Thank you, Mr. Carmody. -Thanks. 627 00:30:30,829 --> 00:30:34,291 Well, it appears we're here for the duration, 628 00:30:34,375 --> 00:30:36,752 and they've just put out an A.P.B. on Everett. 629 00:30:36,835 --> 00:30:39,838 I'd like to get my hands on him myself. 630 00:30:39,922 --> 00:30:43,551 Look, both of you, I've been in this game a while, 631 00:30:43,634 --> 00:30:45,427 and one of the tricks is to recognize 632 00:30:45,511 --> 00:30:48,639 when it's time to cut your losses and get out. 633 00:30:48,722 --> 00:30:50,599 But what I'm trying to say is, 634 00:30:50,683 --> 00:30:52,518 there has to be other ways to raise money 635 00:30:52,601 --> 00:30:55,145 than from fat cats like Mr. Buffum. 636 00:30:55,229 --> 00:30:57,690 I don't know, Pete. Maybe Grady's got a point. 637 00:30:59,316 --> 00:31:01,026 So, what are we talking about? 638 00:31:01,110 --> 00:31:02,736 All right. Didn't you tell me 639 00:31:02,820 --> 00:31:04,655 that Martin fellow's mother badgered you 640 00:31:04,738 --> 00:31:06,407 into letting her put money into that project 641 00:31:06,490 --> 00:31:08,701 in darwin keys, and you refused? 642 00:31:08,784 --> 00:31:11,161 Yes, but I small investors, Pete. 643 00:31:11,245 --> 00:31:14,707 One of my first jobs was working for a broadway producer, 644 00:31:14,790 --> 00:31:16,250 and that's how he did it. 645 00:31:16,333 --> 00:31:19,086 Selling shares. It's a natural. 646 00:31:19,169 --> 00:31:21,005 With the interest we've already generated, 647 00:31:21,088 --> 00:31:22,590 people are gonna jump at this! 648 00:31:22,673 --> 00:31:24,633 Well, that might be worth a try. 649 00:31:26,135 --> 00:31:29,430 Okay. I'll tell you what, Grady-- 650 00:31:29,513 --> 00:31:31,682 Why don't you go back to the office, 651 00:31:31,765 --> 00:31:33,767 begin to put together an ad for the local newspapers, 652 00:31:33,851 --> 00:31:36,353 an announcement, and then we'll see if anybody bites. 653 00:31:36,437 --> 00:31:38,272 That's terrific. And how about some radio spots? 654 00:31:38,355 --> 00:31:40,190 And there's a couple of brokerage houses and realtors. 655 00:31:40,274 --> 00:31:41,900 I'm sure they can drum up some business for us. 656 00:31:41,984 --> 00:31:43,986 Great idea. Toni and I will get on that. 657 00:31:44,069 --> 00:31:46,322 I think we just may have a shot at this after all. 658 00:31:46,405 --> 00:31:48,699 Thanks, Grady. You're welcome. 659 00:31:54,455 --> 00:31:57,583 Toni, I think we're on our way. 660 00:31:57,666 --> 00:31:59,668 You gotta give him credit for imagination. 661 00:31:59,752 --> 00:32:02,755 If we'd have had him in Oregon, we could've retired by now. 662 00:32:02,838 --> 00:32:04,340 [chuckling] 663 00:32:08,552 --> 00:32:10,471 Maybe swindling and murder 664 00:32:10,554 --> 00:32:12,348 isn't the same in the eyes of the law, sheriff, 665 00:32:12,431 --> 00:32:14,850 but as far as I'm concerned, that's what killed her, 666 00:32:14,933 --> 00:32:17,603 just as sure as if they'd shot her with a gun. 667 00:32:17,686 --> 00:32:20,606 Mrs. F, Doc, like I told you on the phone, 668 00:32:20,689 --> 00:32:22,566 Mr. Martin here has zero proof 669 00:32:22,650 --> 00:32:24,485 that his mother even met any of the people 670 00:32:24,568 --> 00:32:26,111 connected with Columbus Ventures. 671 00:32:26,195 --> 00:32:28,864 And yet her $75,000 vanished. 672 00:32:28,947 --> 00:32:30,949 And I know where it went. 673 00:32:31,033 --> 00:32:33,243 Excuse me, sheriff. That was the coroner. 674 00:32:33,327 --> 00:32:35,412 He said, yes, the blow that caused the bruise 675 00:32:35,496 --> 00:32:38,165 could have been sufficient to knock Lorna Buffum unconscious. 676 00:32:38,248 --> 00:32:42,294 So we're looking at murder. 677 00:32:42,378 --> 00:32:44,880 Mr. Martin, you may have to come up with a better alibi 678 00:32:44,963 --> 00:32:46,715 than being alone in your room at the light house motel. 679 00:32:46,799 --> 00:32:48,342 Why would I kill Mrs. Buffum? 680 00:32:48,425 --> 00:32:50,094 Good question. 681 00:32:50,177 --> 00:32:51,887 And while we're looking for an answer 682 00:32:51,970 --> 00:32:53,389 don't worry, sheriff, I'm not going anywhere 683 00:32:53,472 --> 00:32:54,807 till I've nailed whoever killed 684 00:32:54,890 --> 00:32:56,684 all right, all right. 685 00:32:56,767 --> 00:32:58,936 Whoever's responsible for my mother's death. 686 00:32:59,019 --> 00:33:00,354 Mrs. Fletcher. 687 00:33:03,190 --> 00:33:05,526 Mrs. F, it looks like you had it figured right. 688 00:33:05,609 --> 00:33:08,612 The perpetrator reaches in the window, knocks the victim out, 689 00:33:08,696 --> 00:33:10,698 starts the engine, and 690 00:33:10,781 --> 00:33:12,950 the killer may have been sitting beside her, Mort, 691 00:33:13,033 --> 00:33:14,618 in the car. 692 00:33:14,702 --> 00:33:16,495 Oh, that's good. 693 00:33:16,578 --> 00:33:19,039 The bad is, we don't have a whole lot to go on. 694 00:33:19,123 --> 00:33:21,417 Everett Buffum has disappeared, 695 00:33:21,500 --> 00:33:24,837 but miss shaw insists that he was with her at the time of death. 696 00:33:24,920 --> 00:33:28,215 They both had possible motives to kill her. 697 00:33:28,298 --> 00:33:32,010 And wait. Uh, the matchbook. 698 00:33:32,094 --> 00:33:34,513 The one from Sal's roadhouse. 699 00:33:34,596 --> 00:33:37,015 Matchbooks are always clues. 700 00:33:39,309 --> 00:33:41,770 I had Andy check with Sal. Apparently, Mrs. Buffum 701 00:33:41,854 --> 00:33:45,357 stopped there a couple of days ago for a sandwich...by herself. 702 00:33:46,859 --> 00:33:48,861 Well, at least there's some good news. 703 00:33:48,944 --> 00:33:50,654 I guess Grady's pretty revved up about that, huh? 704 00:33:50,738 --> 00:33:53,240 Oh, yes, he is. Our phone hasn't stopped ringing 705 00:33:53,323 --> 00:33:55,534 since this appeared. 706 00:34:01,039 --> 00:34:03,333 Yes, ma'am, that's right. Your investment automatically 707 00:34:03,417 --> 00:34:04,918 makes you a member of our health club-- 708 00:34:05,002 --> 00:34:06,962 Just as soon as it's built, of course. 709 00:34:07,045 --> 00:34:10,007 Matter of fact, we're accepting units as small as $1,000. 710 00:34:10,090 --> 00:34:12,593 Yeah. Just one minute, please. 711 00:34:12,676 --> 00:34:14,052 -Hi, Pauline. -Hi. 712 00:34:14,136 --> 00:34:16,805 Written to Columbus Ventures, right? 713 00:34:16,889 --> 00:34:18,849 Wow. 714 00:34:18,932 --> 00:34:20,476 Gordon, you're the legal expert. 715 00:34:20,559 --> 00:34:22,019 What about getting us an injunction 716 00:34:22,102 --> 00:34:23,562 against the damn environmental group? 717 00:34:23,645 --> 00:34:26,315 -$5,000? That's great. -Absolutely. 718 00:34:26,398 --> 00:34:28,901 Can I just put you on hold for one second? 719 00:34:28,984 --> 00:34:31,445 Columbus Ventures. How can I help you? 720 00:34:31,528 --> 00:34:33,864 $15,000. That's perfect. 721 00:34:33,947 --> 00:34:35,991 And here's your receipt. 722 00:34:36,074 --> 00:34:37,409 Thank you. Oh, excuse me. 723 00:34:37,493 --> 00:34:38,994 Hi! Columbus Ventures. 724 00:34:39,077 --> 00:34:41,121 Yes, we can fax out our literature. 725 00:34:41,205 --> 00:34:44,458 All right. I'll have it to you right away, Mr. Vogel. Okay. 726 00:34:44,541 --> 00:34:46,627 Well, you can tell the city council from me, 727 00:34:46,710 --> 00:34:48,462 they've got 48 hours to make it go away, 728 00:34:48,545 --> 00:34:50,798 or we're gonna yank the project. Right. 729 00:34:50,881 --> 00:34:52,424 Oregon? 730 00:34:52,508 --> 00:34:54,968 Yeah. Those damn tree-worshippers. 731 00:34:55,052 --> 00:34:57,054 Telephone. Yes, Sir. 732 00:34:57,137 --> 00:34:58,806 [phone ringing] 733 00:34:58,889 --> 00:35:01,433 Good afternoon, Columbus Ventures. 734 00:35:01,517 --> 00:35:03,602 $5,000? That'd be terrific. 735 00:35:08,899 --> 00:35:11,568 I tell you, aunt Jess, it's fantastic. 736 00:35:12,236 --> 00:35:14,571 In five days, we have sold 737 00:35:14,655 --> 00:35:16,240 we have sold over $4 million worth of shares, 738 00:35:16,323 --> 00:35:18,617 and the phone is still ringing off the hook. 739 00:35:18,700 --> 00:35:20,160 Listen, I gotta go. 740 00:35:20,244 --> 00:35:22,246 Don't wait up dinner for me, okay? 741 00:35:22,329 --> 00:35:24,206 Well, I really hadn't planned on it. 742 00:35:24,289 --> 00:35:25,415 Have a good day, Grady. 743 00:35:25,499 --> 00:35:26,375 Thanks. 744 00:35:27,626 --> 00:35:28,502 [sighs] 745 00:35:28,961 --> 00:35:30,420 What's eating you, Jess? 746 00:35:30,504 --> 00:35:32,881 Story problems? No, nothing really. 747 00:35:33,173 --> 00:35:35,008 Lorna Buffum's murder. 748 00:35:35,092 --> 00:35:36,009 And? 749 00:35:36,093 --> 00:35:39,221 And this this whole Marina project. 750 00:35:39,304 --> 00:35:41,974 I'm worried for Grady and for everyone else. 751 00:35:42,057 --> 00:35:45,102 There's something about it that isn't quite right. 752 00:35:45,185 --> 00:35:47,271 And yet, for every one of my doubts, 753 00:35:47,354 --> 00:35:49,439 there seems to be an explanation. 754 00:35:49,523 --> 00:35:51,859 Maybe that ought to tell you something. 755 00:35:51,942 --> 00:35:55,028 What with the investigating that Mort has done, 756 00:35:55,112 --> 00:35:59,032 and now Grady's banker satisfied to give him a loan. 757 00:36:00,701 --> 00:36:03,120 Well, I do have patients 758 00:36:03,203 --> 00:36:05,122 scheduled in about ten minutes. 759 00:36:05,205 --> 00:36:06,832 What is it, Jess? 760 00:36:06,915 --> 00:36:09,001 Young Frank's first sentence. 761 00:36:09,084 --> 00:36:11,253 Uh, let me see. 762 00:36:11,336 --> 00:36:13,338 "Where did my nickel go?" 763 00:36:13,422 --> 00:36:16,383 Exactly. Denver Martin said he knew 764 00:36:16,466 --> 00:36:19,803 where his mother's money went, but he never told us. 765 00:36:19,887 --> 00:36:21,555 Can you give me a lift to the motel? 766 00:36:21,638 --> 00:36:22,848 Well, sure. 767 00:36:22,931 --> 00:36:25,058 I think you do know 768 00:36:25,142 --> 00:36:27,144 what I'm talking about, Mr. Martin, 769 00:36:27,227 --> 00:36:29,646 and I think the reason that you didn't tell the sheriff 770 00:36:29,730 --> 00:36:32,941 how you knew where your mother's $75,000 went 771 00:36:33,025 --> 00:36:36,111 is because you came by the information illegally. 772 00:36:36,194 --> 00:36:38,405 Okay. I suppose you're right. 773 00:36:38,488 --> 00:36:41,074 Well, then I may be able to help you. 774 00:36:43,493 --> 00:36:45,954 These are statements from Carmody's offshore bank. 775 00:36:46,038 --> 00:36:47,915 I took 'em from his room. That's all you took? 776 00:36:47,998 --> 00:36:49,583 Yeah. I was lucky to get those. 777 00:36:49,666 --> 00:36:51,710 I know they don't prove anything, 778 00:36:51,793 --> 00:36:53,712 except that he moved a lot of money out of the country 779 00:36:53,795 --> 00:36:55,881 where the authorities couldn't touch it. 780 00:36:55,964 --> 00:36:59,927 And in my book, that makes him guilty as hell. 781 00:37:00,010 --> 00:37:01,511 Was there anything else in that room? 782 00:37:01,595 --> 00:37:03,555 Anything that stuck in your mind? 783 00:37:03,639 --> 00:37:05,599 Like ledgers? Papers? 784 00:37:05,682 --> 00:37:08,518 Not really. There was some credit card receipts, 785 00:37:08,602 --> 00:37:10,771 a bank book, some business station head, 786 00:37:10,854 --> 00:37:12,940 was that Columbus Ventures stationery? 787 00:37:13,023 --> 00:37:15,734 Yeah. No, there was more than that. 788 00:37:15,817 --> 00:37:17,778 It was from an environmental outfit 789 00:37:17,861 --> 00:37:19,321 called, uh... 790 00:37:19,404 --> 00:37:21,448 save the Oregon forests, I think. 791 00:37:21,531 --> 00:37:25,327 Denver, you may have found a way 792 00:37:25,410 --> 00:37:28,664 to send Mr. Carmody and his friends to jail 793 00:37:28,747 --> 00:37:31,917 and also get your mother's money back. 794 00:37:35,337 --> 00:37:39,716 Yeah, uh, I guess Mr. Carmody's gone, too. 795 00:37:39,800 --> 00:37:43,553 Mort, uh, can you tell me what this is about? 796 00:37:43,637 --> 00:37:45,013 I'm afraid it's about a lot of people 797 00:37:45,097 --> 00:37:46,807 being cheated out of a lot of money. 798 00:37:46,890 --> 00:37:48,308 Carmody, miss shaw and Everett Buffum 799 00:37:48,392 --> 00:37:51,311 are all con artists. Oh, my god, then 800 00:37:51,395 --> 00:37:54,439 they never intended to build anything. Thanks. 801 00:37:54,523 --> 00:37:56,733 Andy, get out A.P.B.'s on 'em, and quick. 802 00:37:56,817 --> 00:37:58,360 Hopefully they haven't gotten too far. 803 00:37:58,443 --> 00:38:00,904 Mr. Jordan at the bank said about 1.2 million 804 00:38:00,988 --> 00:38:03,115 had already cleared into an offshore account. 805 00:38:03,198 --> 00:38:04,783 He was able to stop payment on the rest. 806 00:38:04,866 --> 00:38:06,743 You sure had it nailed, Mrs. F. 807 00:38:06,827 --> 00:38:09,705 I've been on the horn with Oregon, Florida, the N.C.I.C. 808 00:38:09,788 --> 00:38:12,207 Carmody turns out to have a major record as a bunco artist, 809 00:38:12,290 --> 00:38:14,126 along with a string of aliases, 810 00:38:14,209 --> 00:38:16,712 one of which he used to start that environmental group. 811 00:38:16,795 --> 00:38:19,131 So he was actually preventing his own company 812 00:38:19,214 --> 00:38:21,091 from going forward out there in Oregon? 813 00:38:21,174 --> 00:38:23,218 And in Florida, the inclement weather 814 00:38:23,301 --> 00:38:25,887 did the job for them. It was all choreographed. 815 00:38:25,971 --> 00:38:28,598 Everett Buffum claimed to be discouraged 816 00:38:28,682 --> 00:38:32,352 and withdrew his nonexistent funding. Like he did here. 817 00:38:32,436 --> 00:38:34,563 But the locals were so fired up with the project, 818 00:38:34,646 --> 00:38:36,398 they became easy game 819 00:38:36,481 --> 00:38:38,358 when Pete and toni started selling the shares. 820 00:38:38,442 --> 00:38:41,611 God, it was right there in front of me. 821 00:38:41,695 --> 00:38:43,530 I sensed it. I just... 822 00:38:43,613 --> 00:38:45,741 chose not to ask the questions. 823 00:38:45,824 --> 00:38:48,994 If it's any consolation, you were not the only one. 824 00:38:49,077 --> 00:38:51,580 [Seth] So which one of them did kill Lorna Buffum? 825 00:38:51,663 --> 00:38:54,666 Her husband, Carmody or miss shaw? 826 00:38:54,750 --> 00:38:57,294 Take your pick. Hopefully, if we can catch these beauties 827 00:38:57,377 --> 00:38:58,754 before they get out of the country, 828 00:38:58,837 --> 00:39:00,422 we'll catch ourselves a killer 829 00:39:00,505 --> 00:39:02,257 and nobody'll be out any serious cash. 830 00:39:02,340 --> 00:39:04,509 Andy, I've told you close the stamp pad. 831 00:39:04,593 --> 00:39:06,970 [Andy] Oh, sorry, sheriff. 832 00:39:07,054 --> 00:39:09,765 [Seth] Well, Jessica I think I'd better 833 00:39:11,808 --> 00:39:13,351 Jessica? 834 00:39:13,435 --> 00:39:16,438 Mort, I think I know 835 00:39:16,521 --> 00:39:18,690 who killed Lorna Buffum 836 00:39:18,774 --> 00:39:21,610 and why she drank so little of that gin. 837 00:39:21,693 --> 00:39:24,321 And I think a quick call to the county clerk's office 838 00:39:24,404 --> 00:39:27,407 will tell us why she was killed. 839 00:39:30,243 --> 00:39:33,080 [Grady] No, no news about toni, Pete or Everett. 840 00:39:33,163 --> 00:39:35,123 But there is a development. 841 00:39:35,207 --> 00:39:37,167 Yeah. Well, the sheriff has learned 842 00:39:37,250 --> 00:39:39,461 that the state police lab has a way of getting D.N.A. 843 00:39:39,544 --> 00:39:41,129 and hair and fabric samples 844 00:39:41,213 --> 00:39:43,131 from the car Mrs. Buffum was driving. 845 00:39:43,590 --> 00:39:45,300 Yeah, so he's shipping it down there in the morning, 846 00:39:45,383 --> 00:39:47,010 and he figures in a few days 847 00:39:47,094 --> 00:39:49,596 he'll have this denver Martin dead-bang. 848 00:39:50,347 --> 00:39:54,017 Yeah. Right. Okay. Good night. 849 00:39:57,813 --> 00:40:00,565 [line ringing] 850 00:40:00,649 --> 00:40:02,818 Done and done. 851 00:40:02,901 --> 00:40:05,112 [car approaching] 852 00:40:15,705 --> 00:40:18,250 [lock clicks] 853 00:40:21,711 --> 00:40:23,922 [metallic clattering] 854 00:40:36,935 --> 00:40:38,228 [Metzger] Hold it right there, Noah! 855 00:40:38,311 --> 00:40:40,021 I'm placing you under arrest 856 00:40:40,105 --> 00:40:41,898 for the murder of Lorna Buffum. 857 00:40:41,982 --> 00:40:43,608 You have the right to remain silent. 858 00:40:43,692 --> 00:40:45,193 If you give up the right 859 00:40:45,277 --> 00:40:47,195 thank you, Mort, but I know my rights. 860 00:40:47,279 --> 00:40:48,780 I guess there's not much point 861 00:40:48,864 --> 00:40:50,699 in trying to deny it, is there? 862 00:40:50,782 --> 00:40:52,367 Not a whole lot, Noah. 863 00:40:52,450 --> 00:40:54,536 You had Grady call me. 864 00:40:55,328 --> 00:40:57,998 I guess I must be the original Patsy for setups. 865 00:40:58,081 --> 00:40:59,416 How did you know? 866 00:40:59,499 --> 00:41:01,501 There were several things. 867 00:41:01,585 --> 00:41:04,337 Actually, the smudge on your blazer 868 00:41:04,421 --> 00:41:05,964 that you got when you lost the cap 869 00:41:06,047 --> 00:41:07,716 to one of those inexpensive felt-tip pens 870 00:41:07,799 --> 00:41:09,342 that you carry. 871 00:41:09,426 --> 00:41:12,137 Andy found it where it fell in Lorna's car, 872 00:41:12,220 --> 00:41:14,598 probably as you were trying to make her death 873 00:41:14,681 --> 00:41:16,725 appear to be an accident. 874 00:41:16,808 --> 00:41:19,227 I'd been looking at it every time I'd seen you in that blazer, 875 00:41:19,311 --> 00:41:21,313 but I didn't connect it till earlier this evening, 876 00:41:21,396 --> 00:41:23,773 when Mort got an ink smudge on his hand. 877 00:41:24,357 --> 00:41:26,151 You wanna tell him about the gin, Mrs. F? 878 00:41:26,234 --> 00:41:27,986 Gin? The cheap generic brand 879 00:41:28,069 --> 00:41:30,530 you bought to help you try and talk her 880 00:41:30,614 --> 00:41:32,365 out of spilling the goods to me. 881 00:41:32,449 --> 00:41:34,284 That was right there in front of us, too, 882 00:41:34,367 --> 00:41:36,328 the other night at the presentation. 883 00:41:36,411 --> 00:41:39,331 Lorna made it pretty clear that clothes and jewelry 884 00:41:39,414 --> 00:41:42,751 weren't the only things for which she had expensive tastes. 885 00:41:42,834 --> 00:41:46,254 God, whose bathtub did this come from? Grady, please. 886 00:41:46,338 --> 00:41:48,882 [Jessica] Then, a few days ago, in Pauline's storefront... 887 00:41:49,216 --> 00:41:51,509 hey, I guess between the weather and the visibility 888 00:41:51,593 --> 00:41:54,971 and the cheap booze, Mrs. Buffum didn't stand much of a chance. 889 00:41:55,180 --> 00:41:56,848 It went right past me at the time, 890 00:41:56,932 --> 00:41:58,683 but only the killer would have known 891 00:41:58,767 --> 00:42:01,019 about the cheap generic brand of gin. 892 00:42:01,102 --> 00:42:04,064 It also explains why she'd drunk so little of it. 893 00:42:04,147 --> 00:42:06,566 On top of that, we checked with the county clerk, 894 00:42:06,650 --> 00:42:08,652 and he tells us you're in the process of buying 895 00:42:08,735 --> 00:42:11,529 12 pieces of real estate in and around cabot cove-- 896 00:42:11,613 --> 00:42:13,531 Way more than you can afford. 897 00:42:13,615 --> 00:42:15,909 Including Pauline Higgins' storefront 898 00:42:15,992 --> 00:42:17,994 the one leased by Columbus Ventures-- 899 00:42:18,078 --> 00:42:20,038 Property that you were counting on 900 00:42:20,121 --> 00:42:23,208 to quickly triple or quadruple in value in a big hurry, 901 00:42:23,291 --> 00:42:24,876 which would've gotten you off the hook, 902 00:42:24,960 --> 00:42:27,170 unless Lorna Buffum blew the whistle. 903 00:42:27,254 --> 00:42:29,547 I suggest you grab a lifeboat, 904 00:42:29,631 --> 00:42:31,424 because I'm gonna do what I should've done months ago-- 905 00:42:31,508 --> 00:42:34,886 Blast you, Everett, J. Peter Carmody, 906 00:42:34,970 --> 00:42:36,638 and Columbus Ventures out of the water 907 00:42:36,721 --> 00:42:38,348 and into prison, where you belong. 908 00:42:38,431 --> 00:42:40,225 [Metzger] And you couldn't allow her to do that. 909 00:42:40,308 --> 00:42:42,060 I don't know. 910 00:42:42,143 --> 00:42:44,980 It seemed like such a sure-fire way to get rich. 911 00:42:45,063 --> 00:42:48,191 But then, when I heard Mrs. Buffum say that she was gonna... 912 00:42:48,775 --> 00:42:51,903 report the whole thing to the law, I panicked. 913 00:42:51,987 --> 00:42:54,030 Hell, I had dug a hole for myself so deep 914 00:42:54,114 --> 00:42:56,408 there was no way I was ever gonna see daylight again. 915 00:42:56,491 --> 00:42:58,243 I had to talk to her, 916 00:42:58,702 --> 00:43:00,662 to find out how much she knew, 917 00:43:01,246 --> 00:43:03,707 if she was serious. 918 00:43:03,790 --> 00:43:06,334 I knew she'd already checked out of the hotel. 919 00:43:11,589 --> 00:43:12,799 When she left hill house, 920 00:43:12,882 --> 00:43:14,801 I waited for her in the back seat. 921 00:43:15,302 --> 00:43:16,428 And when she got to a street 922 00:43:16,511 --> 00:43:17,846 that was near the waterfront, 923 00:43:17,929 --> 00:43:19,431 I got her to pull over 924 00:43:19,514 --> 00:43:21,725 and we talked a long time. 925 00:43:22,142 --> 00:43:24,019 She showed me proof. 926 00:43:24,102 --> 00:43:26,146 All I could see was that I'd be ruined. 927 00:43:26,229 --> 00:43:29,858 I was desperate. I pleaded with her, but it-- 928 00:43:29,941 --> 00:43:31,568 It was no use. 929 00:43:31,651 --> 00:43:33,445 She wouldn't touch any of that cheap gin. 930 00:43:33,528 --> 00:43:35,363 But I'd had too much of it. 931 00:43:35,447 --> 00:43:37,741 The more we argued, the angrier I became. 932 00:43:37,824 --> 00:43:39,451 I guess I lost all control. 933 00:43:39,534 --> 00:43:41,703 [grunts] 934 00:43:41,786 --> 00:43:44,539 She was unconscious, so I propped her up. 935 00:43:44,622 --> 00:43:47,125 I took the incriminating documents she'd brought with her. 936 00:43:47,208 --> 00:43:49,085 I guess that's when the pen top fell off. 937 00:43:51,421 --> 00:43:53,298 I tried to wipe everything clean 938 00:43:53,381 --> 00:43:55,175 the door handles, the gin bottle. 939 00:43:55,258 --> 00:43:57,385 And then I put the car into drive. 940 00:44:03,266 --> 00:44:05,518 [sighing] All I asked her for 941 00:44:05,602 --> 00:44:07,562 was a couple of more days. 942 00:44:15,362 --> 00:44:17,072 Well, that's terrific, sweetheart. 943 00:44:17,155 --> 00:44:19,491 Yeah. Me, too. Okay, I'll see you tonight. 944 00:44:19,783 --> 00:44:22,660 Yeah. And kiss Frankie for me. Okay. Bye-bye. 945 00:44:23,119 --> 00:44:24,537 The job in new York came through. 946 00:44:24,621 --> 00:44:26,373 Wonderful. Now could we please 947 00:44:26,456 --> 00:44:28,416 get going to the railroad station? 948 00:44:28,500 --> 00:44:31,086 Seth, will you just relax? We've got plenty of time. 949 00:44:31,169 --> 00:44:32,379 [knocking at door] 950 00:44:32,462 --> 00:44:34,172 -Mrs. F? -Oh, Mort! 951 00:44:34,255 --> 00:44:35,715 Grady, am I glad I caught you. 952 00:44:35,799 --> 00:44:37,175 Remember that business card you saw 953 00:44:37,258 --> 00:44:38,551 in Pete Carmody's briefcase? 954 00:44:38,635 --> 00:44:40,637 For the air charter company? 955 00:44:40,720 --> 00:44:42,889 Yeah. The state police have just apprehended Carmody, 956 00:44:42,972 --> 00:44:45,433 miss shaw, Everett Buffum, boarding a seaplane 957 00:44:45,517 --> 00:44:47,060 in bar harbor headed for Canada. 958 00:44:47,143 --> 00:44:48,395 God, that's great! 959 00:44:48,478 --> 00:44:50,313 Does that make Grady eligible 960 00:44:50,397 --> 00:44:52,732 for the reward that was posted by that man in Oregon? 961 00:44:52,816 --> 00:44:53,817 Absolutely. 962 00:44:53,900 --> 00:44:55,610 Wow! 963 00:44:55,693 --> 00:44:57,737 Wow. Um, listen, 964 00:44:57,821 --> 00:44:59,989 I'd like to contribute it to the lighthouse restoration. 965 00:45:00,073 --> 00:45:03,034 That's very gracious of you, Grady. 966 00:45:03,118 --> 00:45:05,328 And the best news is that everybody who invested in their scams 967 00:45:05,412 --> 00:45:06,871 will get their money back. 968 00:45:07,705 --> 00:45:09,457 Yeah, Doc, you're gonna get yours back, 969 00:45:09,541 --> 00:45:10,917 and, uh... 970 00:45:11,000 --> 00:45:13,211 I'm gonna get mine. 971 00:45:13,294 --> 00:45:15,296 That makes me feel a whole lot better. 972 00:45:15,380 --> 00:45:18,383 [laughing]