1 00:00:10,135 --> 00:00:10,343 . 2 00:00:10,385 --> 00:00:11,553 - People are irrational, but predictably so. 3 00:00:13,179 --> 00:00:16,349 I'm Alec Mercer. Welcome to Applied Psychology. 4 00:00:16,391 --> 00:00:17,767 - You're the science guy. - That's Bill Nye. 5 00:00:17,809 --> 00:00:19,728 I'm actually the behavioral science guy. 6 00:00:19,769 --> 00:00:21,771 It's called an auditory illusion. 7 00:00:21,813 --> 00:00:25,025 Our eyes and ears take in electrical signals, 8 00:00:25,066 --> 00:00:30,363 which our brains interpret based on our expectations. 9 00:00:30,405 --> 00:00:34,200 This work can be surprising, stimulating, 10 00:00:34,242 --> 00:00:38,121 profoundly fulfilling, but there's a cost. 11 00:00:39,372 --> 00:00:42,459 [notifications chiming] 12 00:00:44,294 --> 00:00:47,005 - You gonna answer these? A couple say "urgent." 13 00:00:47,047 --> 00:00:48,715 - Well, any of them say I'm fired? 14 00:00:48,757 --> 00:00:50,300 If not, they can wait. 15 00:00:50,342 --> 00:00:53,970 - No, but apparently you have a meeting starting right now. 16 00:00:54,012 --> 00:00:55,013 That part's in all caps. 17 00:00:55,055 --> 00:00:57,057 - Mm. Time is a construct. 18 00:00:57,098 --> 00:00:58,266 I'm frying bigger fish. 19 00:00:58,308 --> 00:01:00,560 - I've noticed a lot of emergency texts 20 00:01:00,602 --> 00:01:01,561 and calls lately. 21 00:01:01,603 --> 00:01:03,021 What's up? 22 00:01:03,063 --> 00:01:07,108 - Maybe 1% of IT emergencies are real security threats. 23 00:01:07,150 --> 00:01:09,277 the other 99 are almost always PEBKAC. 24 00:01:09,319 --> 00:01:10,904 - PEB-what? [notification chimes] 25 00:01:10,945 --> 00:01:15,408 - PEBKAC, as in "Problems Exist Between Keyboard And Chair." 26 00:01:15,450 --> 00:01:17,869 [Alec groans] User error. 27 00:01:17,911 --> 00:01:20,121 I swear, they ought to make you get a license 28 00:01:20,163 --> 00:01:21,581 to operate a computer. 29 00:01:21,623 --> 00:01:25,794 Besides, suckers live to work and I work to live. 30 00:01:25,835 --> 00:01:27,087 - Working and enjoying life 31 00:01:27,128 --> 00:01:28,505 don't have to be mutually exclusive. 32 00:01:28,546 --> 00:01:32,092 - Mm-mm. Do not therapize me this early in the day. 33 00:01:32,133 --> 00:01:33,343 I haven't even had my coffee yet. 34 00:01:33,385 --> 00:01:35,887 [notifications chiming] 35 00:01:37,263 --> 00:01:38,932 - All yours. 36 00:01:38,973 --> 00:01:40,266 I have a book signing today. 37 00:01:40,308 --> 00:01:42,018 - A bunch of folks waiting in line 38 00:01:42,060 --> 00:01:45,480 just so some nerdy scientist can write his name in a book. 39 00:01:45,522 --> 00:01:49,109 Nothing irrational about that. 40 00:01:49,150 --> 00:01:52,278 [soft upbeat music] 41 00:01:52,320 --> 00:01:54,114 [shopkeeper's bell rings] 42 00:01:54,155 --> 00:01:55,115 - Enjoy. - Thank you. 43 00:01:55,156 --> 00:01:57,492 - Uh, excuse me. 44 00:01:57,534 --> 00:01:59,911 Uh, Professor Mercer, I'm sorry. 45 00:01:59,953 --> 00:02:00,912 I need to talk to you. 46 00:02:00,954 --> 00:02:02,747 - My man, there's a line. 47 00:02:02,789 --> 00:02:05,166 If you want a book signed, you can support local businesses 48 00:02:05,208 --> 00:02:06,418 and buy one at the shop next door. 49 00:02:06,459 --> 00:02:07,794 - I'm not here for an autograph. 50 00:02:07,836 --> 00:02:11,089 My daughter is missing. I need your help. 51 00:02:11,131 --> 00:02:13,717 [tense music] 52 00:02:18,680 --> 00:02:21,558 - This is Veronica. - Ah. 53 00:02:21,599 --> 00:02:22,976 - She left yesterday after dinner, 54 00:02:23,018 --> 00:02:25,687 but she wasn't home when we woke up this morning. 55 00:02:25,729 --> 00:02:27,647 - She didn't tell you where she was going? 56 00:02:27,689 --> 00:02:29,274 - She said she was meeting a friend. 57 00:02:29,315 --> 00:02:31,568 She got a ride with someone. 58 00:02:31,609 --> 00:02:34,821 The police don't care because it hasn't been 24 hours. 59 00:02:34,863 --> 00:02:36,531 And yeah, she's over 18-- 60 00:02:36,573 --> 00:02:39,993 - Are you sure she didn't run away? 61 00:02:40,035 --> 00:02:43,872 - Look at her. She's not that kind of kid. 62 00:02:43,913 --> 00:02:45,331 She's an artist. 63 00:02:45,373 --> 00:02:48,209 Look, I think something is wrong and I need your help, 64 00:02:48,251 --> 00:02:50,170 like you helped with that journalist 65 00:02:50,211 --> 00:02:52,422 who was poisoned, or that hostage thing. 66 00:02:52,464 --> 00:02:54,883 - You know my work enough to use my tricks against me, 67 00:02:54,924 --> 00:02:57,802 like showing me pictures of Veronica 68 00:02:57,844 --> 00:02:59,179 to invest me emotionally. 69 00:02:59,220 --> 00:03:01,181 - The Identifiable Victim Effect. 70 00:03:01,222 --> 00:03:02,766 - Okay. 71 00:03:02,807 --> 00:03:05,852 - I listen to your books while I work construction. 72 00:03:05,894 --> 00:03:09,272 I know that you help police. I know that your wife is FBI. 73 00:03:09,314 --> 00:03:12,692 - Ex-wife--there's a chapter about divorce in my new book. 74 00:03:12,734 --> 00:03:15,695 - My-my point is I know how brilliant you are, brother. 75 00:03:15,737 --> 00:03:18,448 your insights into how people think, 76 00:03:18,490 --> 00:03:20,367 how you get them to make better decisions, 77 00:03:20,408 --> 00:03:22,869 you're my best hope for finding my daughter. 78 00:03:22,911 --> 00:03:26,039 - Now you're using the complimentary glow effect, 79 00:03:26,081 --> 00:03:27,165 otherwise known as, 80 00:03:27,207 --> 00:03:30,126 "flattery will get you everywhere." 81 00:03:30,168 --> 00:03:31,836 - I can pay. 82 00:03:31,878 --> 00:03:33,672 Now, my wife and I, we can't afford your usual rate, 83 00:03:33,713 --> 00:03:35,048 but we have a few thousand dollars saved. 84 00:03:35,090 --> 00:03:36,424 - Hear me. 85 00:03:36,466 --> 00:03:39,928 The amazing thing about the complimentary glow 86 00:03:39,969 --> 00:03:45,850 is that it works even if the subject knows you're using it. 87 00:03:46,184 --> 00:03:47,310 [Alec inhales deeply] 88 00:03:47,352 --> 00:03:50,355 I'll help you, man. 89 00:03:50,397 --> 00:03:52,232 Free of charge. 90 00:03:52,273 --> 00:03:54,609 [person inhales shakily] 91 00:03:54,651 --> 00:03:57,779 [suspenseful music] 92 00:03:57,821 --> 00:04:03,201 * * 93 00:04:03,243 --> 00:04:05,578 - That was the last time we saw her. 94 00:04:05,620 --> 00:04:07,247 - Do you recognize the car? 95 00:04:07,288 --> 00:04:09,332 - No. We've never seen it before. 96 00:04:09,374 --> 00:04:12,210 - Can you rewind? 97 00:04:12,252 --> 00:04:15,588 * * 98 00:04:15,630 --> 00:04:17,882 Look how she's shifting her head from side to side, 99 00:04:17,924 --> 00:04:20,593 like she's worried someone might see her. 100 00:04:20,635 --> 00:04:22,721 She's holding her purse like a shield. 101 00:04:22,762 --> 00:04:25,056 And that micro-hesitation at the car door-- 102 00:04:25,098 --> 00:04:27,142 it's as if she's not sure she wants to get in. 103 00:04:27,183 --> 00:04:30,186 - This, too. Her sketchbook. She takes it everywhere. 104 00:04:30,228 --> 00:04:33,106 - Hmm. 105 00:04:33,148 --> 00:04:40,030 * * 106 00:04:44,200 --> 00:04:46,703 [phone rings] 107 00:04:46,745 --> 00:04:49,039 - [gasps] Veronica, where are you? 108 00:04:49,080 --> 00:04:50,248 - [distorted voice] I have your daughter. 109 00:04:50,290 --> 00:04:51,458 If you want to get her back, 110 00:04:51,499 --> 00:04:53,293 you need to do exactly what I say. 111 00:04:53,335 --> 00:04:55,170 - Please, please, don't hurt her. 112 00:04:55,211 --> 00:04:56,463 - We need proof of life. Put Veronica on the phone. 113 00:04:56,504 --> 00:04:58,798 - Who is that? No police! 114 00:04:58,840 --> 00:05:01,301 - No, he's a friend, not police. 115 00:05:01,343 --> 00:05:03,011 Can we please just hear Veronica? 116 00:05:03,053 --> 00:05:06,765 - Mommy! Daddy! Please, do what he says! 117 00:05:06,806 --> 00:05:08,558 - Enough! Quiet! 118 00:05:08,600 --> 00:05:12,103 If you want your daughter back alive, I want $2.7 million. 119 00:05:12,145 --> 00:05:14,981 I'll contact you with details. You have 48 hours. 120 00:05:15,023 --> 00:05:15,940 [line disconnects] 121 00:05:15,982 --> 00:05:18,485 - $2.7 million? 122 00:05:18,526 --> 00:05:20,153 We don't have that kind of money. 123 00:05:20,195 --> 00:05:21,863 - Do you have anything that's worth that much? 124 00:05:21,905 --> 00:05:25,784 - No. This place is rented. Keith makes all the furniture. 125 00:05:25,825 --> 00:05:27,327 - If my stuff was worth anything, 126 00:05:27,369 --> 00:05:29,496 I wouldn't be framing houses. 127 00:05:29,537 --> 00:05:31,122 So what's going to happen to Veronica? 128 00:05:31,164 --> 00:05:33,875 Because we--we can't pay. 129 00:05:33,917 --> 00:05:35,168 * * 130 00:05:35,210 --> 00:05:36,544 - Why kidnap someone 131 00:05:36,586 --> 00:05:38,922 whose family couldn't possibly afford the ransom? 132 00:05:38,963 --> 00:05:41,049 [ominous music] 133 00:05:49,599 --> 00:05:49,808 . 134 00:05:49,849 --> 00:05:50,642 - I've been digging into the van, 135 00:05:51,810 --> 00:05:52,894 the dry cleaning van that Alec remembered, 136 00:05:52,936 --> 00:05:54,229 contacted the owner's daughter. 137 00:05:54,270 --> 00:05:57,649 - Sioux City, right? I always wanted to see Iowa. 138 00:05:57,691 --> 00:05:58,942 - Liar. 139 00:05:58,983 --> 00:06:00,318 But you're off the hook. 140 00:06:00,360 --> 00:06:01,444 It turns out that she's bringing 141 00:06:01,486 --> 00:06:02,696 her kids to DC in a few weeks, 142 00:06:02,737 --> 00:06:04,614 so I tried to set a meet. - All right. 143 00:06:04,656 --> 00:06:05,907 I'll take care of the arrest report 144 00:06:05,949 --> 00:06:07,033 so you can focus on this. 145 00:06:07,075 --> 00:06:09,285 [notification chimes] 146 00:06:09,327 --> 00:06:10,578 - It's Alec. 147 00:06:10,620 --> 00:06:13,081 He wants to talk. Says it's urgent. 148 00:06:13,123 --> 00:06:15,750 [soft upbeat music] 149 00:06:15,792 --> 00:06:18,628 - So you all have your next kits. 150 00:06:18,670 --> 00:06:20,880 Remember, this time you get $5 for completing it. 151 00:06:20,922 --> 00:06:27,846 * * 152 00:06:27,887 --> 00:06:30,098 [Rizwan grunting] 153 00:06:30,140 --> 00:06:32,017 - Sorry, that's all the time we have for today. 154 00:06:32,058 --> 00:06:34,394 You can all go. 155 00:06:34,436 --> 00:06:36,062 - Wow. - What are you doing? 156 00:06:36,104 --> 00:06:37,939 I was at the smashing. That's the best part. 157 00:06:37,981 --> 00:06:40,400 - Yeah, well, our day has been smashed. 158 00:06:40,442 --> 00:06:41,901 The professor texted. 159 00:06:41,943 --> 00:06:43,278 He's had an emergency, and he won't be back. 160 00:06:43,319 --> 00:06:45,321 - So you're going to teach Psych 30 this afternoon 161 00:06:45,363 --> 00:06:46,573 or-- - Nope. You are. 162 00:06:46,614 --> 00:06:47,907 - Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. 163 00:06:47,949 --> 00:06:49,409 I don't want to step on your toes. 164 00:06:49,451 --> 00:06:51,411 I--[gulps] You should totally do it. 165 00:06:51,453 --> 00:06:52,996 - Professor's orders. 166 00:06:53,038 --> 00:06:54,539 The boss has me pulling research on kidnappers, 167 00:06:54,581 --> 00:06:56,708 so you're it. 168 00:06:56,750 --> 00:06:58,668 He said to lecture on the complimentary glow 169 00:06:58,710 --> 00:06:59,878 and its opposite, the humiliation shadow. 170 00:06:59,919 --> 00:07:01,546 - I've only ever taught TA sessions 171 00:07:01,588 --> 00:07:03,048 for eight or ten people. 172 00:07:03,089 --> 00:07:05,383 Psych 30 has 200 students. 173 00:07:05,425 --> 00:07:07,218 - I guess it's time to level up. 174 00:07:07,260 --> 00:07:10,180 [suspenseful music] 175 00:07:10,221 --> 00:07:11,473 * * 176 00:07:11,514 --> 00:07:12,599 [Rizwan sighs] 177 00:07:12,640 --> 00:07:17,520 * * 178 00:07:17,562 --> 00:07:18,855 - Thank you for coming. 179 00:07:18,897 --> 00:07:20,690 - You had me at "kidnapping for ransom." 180 00:07:20,732 --> 00:07:24,361 Keith, Tara, I'm Agent Clark, FBI. 181 00:07:24,402 --> 00:07:25,862 First thing you should know 182 00:07:25,904 --> 00:07:28,531 is that kidnappings are an FBI specialty. 183 00:07:28,573 --> 00:07:30,700 We will get Veronica back safely. 184 00:07:30,742 --> 00:07:31,868 - She's very good at what she does. 185 00:07:31,910 --> 00:07:33,703 - I have already had my techs 186 00:07:33,745 --> 00:07:36,831 try to locate Veronica's cell, but its signal is blocked. 187 00:07:36,873 --> 00:07:39,000 I'll need one of you to come back to my office 188 00:07:39,042 --> 00:07:40,335 so we can tap your cell. 189 00:07:40,377 --> 00:07:41,419 He called you, right? 190 00:07:41,461 --> 00:07:42,587 - He did. 191 00:07:42,629 --> 00:07:44,964 [cars approaching] - More agents? 192 00:07:45,006 --> 00:07:47,884 * * 193 00:07:47,926 --> 00:07:49,511 - Not mine. 194 00:07:49,552 --> 00:07:52,972 Stay inside. [car doors shutting] 195 00:07:53,014 --> 00:07:56,893 * * 196 00:07:56,935 --> 00:07:57,811 [door opens] 197 00:07:57,852 --> 00:08:00,522 Agent Clark, FBI. You are? 198 00:08:00,563 --> 00:08:02,899 - Theodore Akehurst Jr. Call me Ted. 199 00:08:02,941 --> 00:08:04,818 This is my son, Theodore III. 200 00:08:04,859 --> 00:08:05,819 - Trey. 201 00:08:05,860 --> 00:08:08,071 - Akehurst? Like Akehurst Paper? 202 00:08:08,113 --> 00:08:09,948 We have reams of your paper in my office. 203 00:08:09,989 --> 00:08:11,741 Toilet paper, too. - You called him? 204 00:08:11,783 --> 00:08:13,201 How could you call him? - I had to. 205 00:08:13,243 --> 00:08:14,619 He can help. 206 00:08:14,661 --> 00:08:16,579 * * 207 00:08:16,621 --> 00:08:18,707 - Tara used to work for me. 208 00:08:18,748 --> 00:08:20,375 She told me that Veronica had been kidnapped, 209 00:08:20,417 --> 00:08:21,626 and we came as quickly as we could. 210 00:08:21,668 --> 00:08:23,086 This is Rose Dinshaw from VSC. 211 00:08:23,128 --> 00:08:24,671 She's an expert on corporate security 212 00:08:24,713 --> 00:08:26,297 and crisis management. 213 00:08:26,339 --> 00:08:27,757 - Corporate fixer. 214 00:08:27,799 --> 00:08:29,926 - With experience in kidnap and ransom. 215 00:08:29,968 --> 00:08:31,720 The Akehursts will do whatever it takes 216 00:08:31,761 --> 00:08:34,097 to help get Veronica home safely. 217 00:08:34,139 --> 00:08:35,598 - That's good to hear. 218 00:08:35,640 --> 00:08:39,436 But I have to ask, why? 219 00:08:39,477 --> 00:08:42,397 - Like Ted said, I used to work for him. 220 00:08:42,439 --> 00:08:43,940 We're friends. [Keith scoffs] 221 00:08:43,982 --> 00:08:47,110 - Given your guilty fidgeting, Keith's hostility, 222 00:08:47,152 --> 00:08:49,112 and Ted's inability to look away from you, 223 00:08:49,154 --> 00:08:51,531 I'm pretty sure you and Ted had an affair? 224 00:08:51,573 --> 00:08:54,117 Long term? 225 00:08:54,159 --> 00:08:55,660 You ended it. 226 00:08:55,702 --> 00:08:57,120 You and Keith stayed together, 227 00:08:57,162 --> 00:09:00,665 but it's still a source of tension in your marriage. 228 00:09:00,707 --> 00:09:03,043 - I guess having my family's deepest secret called out 229 00:09:03,084 --> 00:09:05,503 is what I get for asking for help 230 00:09:05,545 --> 00:09:07,589 from an expert on human mistakes. 231 00:09:07,630 --> 00:09:09,174 - You and Mrs. Moore? 232 00:09:09,215 --> 00:09:11,259 That's super messed up, even for you. 233 00:09:11,301 --> 00:09:14,054 - Don't talk about things you don't understand. 234 00:09:14,095 --> 00:09:15,680 - I don't see how this is relevant. 235 00:09:15,722 --> 00:09:16,931 - I normally wouldn't have raised it, 236 00:09:16,973 --> 00:09:18,475 but given the circumstances-- 237 00:09:18,516 --> 00:09:22,270 I need to ask, are you Veronica's biological father? 238 00:09:22,312 --> 00:09:25,148 - That would explain why she was targeted. 239 00:09:25,190 --> 00:09:27,400 - She's mine. 240 00:09:27,442 --> 00:09:29,652 Believe me, I checked. 241 00:09:29,694 --> 00:09:32,155 - The affair happened after Veronica was born. 242 00:09:32,197 --> 00:09:33,907 - Look, Mrs. Moore has worked at our house 243 00:09:33,948 --> 00:09:35,325 for as long as I can remember. 244 00:09:35,367 --> 00:09:37,827 Veronica and I practically grew up together. 245 00:09:37,869 --> 00:09:40,663 She may not be my sister, but she's still family. 246 00:09:40,705 --> 00:09:42,374 - Pseudo-family bond. - Mm. 247 00:09:42,415 --> 00:09:45,293 - Mr. Moore, it sounds like my dad really hurt you, 248 00:09:45,335 --> 00:09:47,337 but let us help. 249 00:09:47,379 --> 00:09:48,588 * * 250 00:09:48,630 --> 00:09:50,173 [Keith scoffs] 251 00:09:50,215 --> 00:09:53,343 * * 252 00:09:53,385 --> 00:09:54,761 [birds singing] 253 00:09:54,803 --> 00:09:55,929 - Mr. Moore, in my professional opinion, 254 00:09:55,970 --> 00:09:57,847 you should minimize FBI involvement. 255 00:09:57,889 --> 00:09:59,599 Let my firm handle it. 256 00:09:59,641 --> 00:10:02,477 - Akehurst Paper has used VSC for this kind of thing before. 257 00:10:02,519 --> 00:10:04,270 - Sure, overseas, 258 00:10:04,312 --> 00:10:08,733 retrieving executives from professional kidnappers. 259 00:10:08,775 --> 00:10:12,278 Those skills won't necessarily translate here. 260 00:10:12,320 --> 00:10:16,616 A lower-middle class victim, an unreasonable ransom-- 261 00:10:16,658 --> 00:10:18,451 those sound like business as usual to you? 262 00:10:18,493 --> 00:10:20,036 - I'm sorry. 263 00:10:20,078 --> 00:10:23,123 I don't think the ransom demand is unreasonable anymore. 264 00:10:23,164 --> 00:10:26,251 $2.7 million is perfectly rational 265 00:10:26,292 --> 00:10:30,797 if the kidnapper knows about Ted's concern for Veronica 266 00:10:30,839 --> 00:10:34,509 and knows that his guilt from the affair 267 00:10:34,551 --> 00:10:37,595 would draw him into this. 268 00:10:37,637 --> 00:10:40,724 So who knew about the affair? 269 00:10:40,765 --> 00:10:43,560 [suspenseful music] 270 00:10:43,601 --> 00:10:44,769 - I never told a soul. 271 00:10:44,811 --> 00:10:46,062 - He's not lying. 272 00:10:46,104 --> 00:10:48,064 He sure as hell never told me about it. 273 00:10:48,106 --> 00:10:51,568 - Veronica knew. 274 00:10:51,609 --> 00:10:56,448 She heard Tara and me arguing about it, um, more than once. 275 00:10:56,489 --> 00:10:57,741 * * 276 00:10:57,782 --> 00:10:59,451 - You think she'd tell her friends? 277 00:10:59,492 --> 00:11:02,704 - She definitely told Corey Gibson. 278 00:11:02,746 --> 00:11:04,080 - Who is that? 279 00:11:04,122 --> 00:11:05,874 - Veronica's ex-boyfriend. 280 00:11:05,915 --> 00:11:09,919 They dated in high school, broke up after graduation. 281 00:11:09,961 --> 00:11:12,130 But later, Veronica told me that she dumped him 282 00:11:12,172 --> 00:11:14,299 because he was dealing party drugs. 283 00:11:14,341 --> 00:11:15,925 Weed, mushrooms, molly. 284 00:11:15,967 --> 00:11:18,136 - Do you have any way to contact this "Corey"? 285 00:11:18,178 --> 00:11:21,014 - His number would be on Veronica's phone. 286 00:11:21,056 --> 00:11:22,599 And she took that with her. 287 00:11:22,640 --> 00:11:23,933 - I can check in with the DEA, 288 00:11:23,975 --> 00:11:25,560 see if they have Corey on their radar. 289 00:11:25,602 --> 00:11:28,730 - I have contacts there, too, and with DC Metro Narcotics. 290 00:11:28,772 --> 00:11:30,774 - I've got him. 291 00:11:30,815 --> 00:11:33,860 My colleagues are testing molly, MDMA, 292 00:11:33,902 --> 00:11:36,112 as a psychotherapeutic. 293 00:11:36,154 --> 00:11:39,491 MDMA isn't always available through official channels, 294 00:11:39,532 --> 00:11:45,497 so sometimes my colleagues get it other ways. 295 00:11:45,538 --> 00:11:49,167 So Agent Clark, studies show that 296 00:11:49,209 --> 00:11:53,004 people trust couples more than men on their own. 297 00:11:53,046 --> 00:11:54,798 How would you like to do a drug deal? 298 00:11:54,839 --> 00:11:57,133 - You know I have to get a sign off for that. 299 00:11:57,175 --> 00:12:00,220 - I don't. 300 00:12:00,261 --> 00:12:02,806 * * 301 00:12:02,847 --> 00:12:03,932 [indistinct chatter] 302 00:12:03,973 --> 00:12:05,308 - You are beautiful. 303 00:12:05,350 --> 00:12:08,520 Or handsome, whichever you'd, uh, rather hear? 304 00:12:08,561 --> 00:12:10,897 Beautiful and handsome. 305 00:12:10,939 --> 00:12:13,483 But not in an inappropriate way. 306 00:12:13,525 --> 00:12:14,818 Smart, too. 307 00:12:14,859 --> 00:12:17,696 You're at Wilton, so you're probably very smart, 308 00:12:17,737 --> 00:12:21,324 um, and funny, and, um-- 309 00:12:21,366 --> 00:12:22,784 yeah, never mind. 310 00:12:22,826 --> 00:12:27,372 I--it was to prove a point about the--[clears throat]-- 311 00:12:27,414 --> 00:12:28,873 complimentary glow. 312 00:12:29,708 --> 00:12:31,668 [softly] Help me. 313 00:12:31,710 --> 00:12:33,962 [quirky suspenseful music] 314 00:12:34,004 --> 00:12:37,132 Let's--let's, uh, start again. 315 00:12:37,173 --> 00:12:40,593 You're all ugly, and I hate you. 316 00:12:40,635 --> 00:12:43,638 It's just an example, guys. 317 00:12:43,680 --> 00:12:47,517 That's like the opp-- opposite of what I was doing. 318 00:12:47,559 --> 00:12:50,562 * * 319 00:12:50,603 --> 00:12:52,230 [crow cawing] 320 00:12:53,273 --> 00:12:54,607 - He's late. 321 00:12:54,649 --> 00:12:56,901 - Drug dealers aren't known for their punctuality. 322 00:12:56,943 --> 00:12:59,529 - Maybe he didn't buy our story. 323 00:12:59,571 --> 00:13:03,867 Rich out-of-towners looking to score in bulk for a party? 324 00:13:05,702 --> 00:13:06,911 - Still nothing. 325 00:13:06,953 --> 00:13:09,456 - You sound annoyed. 326 00:13:09,497 --> 00:13:10,915 - I don't like nature. 327 00:13:10,957 --> 00:13:13,251 You know that. There are bugs. 328 00:13:13,293 --> 00:13:14,502 - Liar. 329 00:13:14,544 --> 00:13:15,962 - Okay. 330 00:13:16,004 --> 00:13:20,383 How about I am not a fan of corporate fixers like Rose? 331 00:13:20,425 --> 00:13:23,386 They're almost always former Bureau or police 332 00:13:23,428 --> 00:13:26,389 who couldn't hack it or decided to cash out. 333 00:13:26,431 --> 00:13:27,474 Or both. 334 00:13:27,515 --> 00:13:30,268 - Rose definitely isn't FBI or police. 335 00:13:30,310 --> 00:13:34,564 I'm guessing someplace starting with the letter M. 336 00:13:34,606 --> 00:13:36,691 - MI5? 337 00:13:36,733 --> 00:13:38,902 MI6? 338 00:13:38,943 --> 00:13:40,737 You think she used to be a spy? 339 00:13:40,779 --> 00:13:42,739 - I can't confirm that. 340 00:13:42,781 --> 00:13:44,991 Or deny it. 341 00:13:48,953 --> 00:13:50,914 - You're rather impressive, 342 00:13:50,955 --> 00:13:52,957 the way you sniffed out the affair, 343 00:13:52,999 --> 00:13:55,126 how you helped get to Corey as a suspect. 344 00:13:55,168 --> 00:13:58,254 - Like how I know what you're doing? 345 00:13:58,296 --> 00:14:02,092 You and Agent Clark are in conflict over this case. 346 00:14:02,133 --> 00:14:05,220 You want me to be your ally, so you're buttering me up. 347 00:14:05,261 --> 00:14:06,971 - Or I'm just flirting with you. 348 00:14:07,013 --> 00:14:08,473 [engine revving] 349 00:14:08,515 --> 00:14:09,933 Gray roadster. 350 00:14:09,974 --> 00:14:13,019 Matches the vehicle that picked up Veronica. 351 00:14:13,061 --> 00:14:14,187 - What are you doing? 352 00:14:14,229 --> 00:14:15,522 - We're supposed to be a couple. 353 00:14:15,563 --> 00:14:16,981 I'm making it look good. 354 00:14:17,023 --> 00:14:19,984 [tense music] 355 00:14:20,026 --> 00:14:24,447 * * 356 00:14:24,489 --> 00:14:28,910 [mechanical whirring] - That's not a bug. 357 00:14:28,952 --> 00:14:30,578 [whirring getting louder] 358 00:14:30,620 --> 00:14:34,457 - Drone. 359 00:14:34,499 --> 00:14:36,626 - Damn cops. 360 00:14:36,668 --> 00:14:39,713 * * 361 00:14:39,754 --> 00:14:42,424 [engine revving] 362 00:14:42,465 --> 00:14:45,343 * * 363 00:14:45,385 --> 00:14:47,971 [Marisa groans] - Go, go, go! 364 00:14:53,309 --> 00:14:53,518 . 365 00:14:53,560 --> 00:14:54,019 [sirens wailing] 366 00:14:56,354 --> 00:14:59,315 [engine revving] 367 00:14:59,357 --> 00:15:01,818 [dramatic music] 368 00:15:01,860 --> 00:15:03,570 - U-turn. - A what? 369 00:15:03,611 --> 00:15:04,821 - Trust me. U-turn. 370 00:15:04,863 --> 00:15:06,322 [tires squealing] 371 00:15:06,364 --> 00:15:09,242 Whoa! 372 00:15:11,244 --> 00:15:16,082 * * 373 00:15:16,124 --> 00:15:19,669 Oh, man. Uh, a left turn coming up. 374 00:15:19,711 --> 00:15:21,338 Turn left. 375 00:15:21,379 --> 00:15:22,839 * * 376 00:15:22,881 --> 00:15:24,299 Oh, yeah. Nice. 377 00:15:24,341 --> 00:15:26,634 Okay, go straight. 378 00:15:26,676 --> 00:15:29,429 * * 379 00:15:29,471 --> 00:15:30,889 Here you go. Left. 380 00:15:30,930 --> 00:15:33,683 * * 381 00:15:33,725 --> 00:15:35,018 Nice driving. 382 00:15:35,060 --> 00:15:37,354 Okay, stop the car here and block the road. 383 00:15:37,395 --> 00:15:39,814 [tires squealing] 384 00:15:40,482 --> 00:15:42,275 - Brace yourself. 385 00:15:42,317 --> 00:15:46,112 * * 386 00:15:46,154 --> 00:15:48,531 - Out of the car, hands visible. 387 00:15:48,573 --> 00:15:51,576 [indistinct radio chatter] 388 00:15:51,618 --> 00:15:53,703 [dramatic music fading] 389 00:15:53,745 --> 00:15:54,746 - All right, all right! 390 00:15:54,788 --> 00:15:56,081 - How did you know where to go? 391 00:15:56,122 --> 00:15:58,041 - Corey was in fight-or-flight mode. 392 00:15:58,083 --> 00:15:59,793 And people in amped-up, hot states 393 00:15:59,834 --> 00:16:01,961 tend to react by reflex, which means, 394 00:16:02,003 --> 00:16:04,798 in high-speed car chases, Americans tend to turn right. 395 00:16:04,839 --> 00:16:06,424 - So you guessed. 396 00:16:06,466 --> 00:16:07,717 - He turned right. 397 00:16:07,759 --> 00:16:10,679 [smooth upbeat music] 398 00:16:10,720 --> 00:16:12,222 * * 399 00:16:12,263 --> 00:16:14,307 - What are the reviews saying? [groans] 400 00:16:14,349 --> 00:16:17,185 - They're not worth reading. [scoffs] 401 00:16:17,227 --> 00:16:19,229 Studies show that online reviews are self-selected 402 00:16:19,270 --> 00:16:21,981 to be either highly positive or highly negative, 403 00:16:22,023 --> 00:16:25,193 with limited correlation between ratings and quality. 404 00:16:25,235 --> 00:16:26,903 - Except mine probably say I was terrible 405 00:16:26,945 --> 00:16:28,863 because I wasterrible. 406 00:16:30,115 --> 00:16:32,742 - Damn. [chuckling] One star? 407 00:16:32,784 --> 00:16:34,703 [Rizwan groans] 408 00:16:34,744 --> 00:16:37,205 - "How can someone be both too loud 409 00:16:37,247 --> 00:16:39,207 and entirely unintelligible?" 410 00:16:39,249 --> 00:16:40,917 [chuckling] Oh, that's just mean. 411 00:16:40,959 --> 00:16:42,669 - Can we help you, Kylie? 412 00:16:42,711 --> 00:16:44,087 - I was compiling some code at home 413 00:16:44,129 --> 00:16:45,380 and my computer got jammed 414 00:16:45,422 --> 00:16:47,007 and Alec said I could work here. 415 00:16:47,048 --> 00:16:49,759 And he said he's expecting some research from you 416 00:16:49,801 --> 00:16:50,844 for the kidnapping case? 417 00:16:50,885 --> 00:16:51,845 - Oh, I just sent it. 418 00:16:51,886 --> 00:16:53,805 - You go, Hermione. 419 00:16:53,847 --> 00:16:57,809 And he wants you to do the lecture again this afternoon. 420 00:16:57,851 --> 00:17:00,020 - Wait, what? Again? 421 00:17:00,061 --> 00:17:02,522 - Mm-hmm. - No! That's an awful idea. 422 00:17:02,564 --> 00:17:04,733 - Okay. So you gave a crappy lecture. 423 00:17:04,774 --> 00:17:06,276 You got bad reviews. 424 00:17:06,317 --> 00:17:09,195 And now, my mad scientist brother wants you to go again. 425 00:17:09,237 --> 00:17:10,905 Look, if you bomb a second time, 426 00:17:10,947 --> 00:17:13,450 it won't be the end of the world. 427 00:17:13,491 --> 00:17:15,577 AIs will be the end of the world. 428 00:17:15,618 --> 00:17:19,456 And that's two, three years away at least. 429 00:17:19,497 --> 00:17:22,042 I'm just saying it's better to live large and in charge 430 00:17:22,083 --> 00:17:25,462 before the robots come, because they're coming. 431 00:17:25,503 --> 00:17:28,089 - Waiting for the singularity is not the answer. 432 00:17:28,131 --> 00:17:30,967 It's a good thing you're upset. It means you care. 433 00:17:31,009 --> 00:17:33,678 - Oh. - Caring's good. 434 00:17:33,720 --> 00:17:36,639 [soft dramatic music] 435 00:17:36,681 --> 00:17:38,933 * * 436 00:17:40,018 --> 00:17:42,687 - Good morning, Corey. 437 00:17:42,729 --> 00:17:44,481 [tense music] 438 00:17:44,522 --> 00:17:47,734 I thought I would see if you were ready to talk yet. 439 00:17:47,776 --> 00:17:49,819 - Got nothing to say. All right? 440 00:17:49,861 --> 00:17:51,446 You've got me here on squat. 441 00:17:51,488 --> 00:17:54,657 Plus, I can afford a good lawyer. 442 00:17:54,699 --> 00:17:56,951 So you might as well just let me go and avoid a lawsuit. 443 00:17:56,993 --> 00:18:00,163 - Interesting how Veronica drew you. 444 00:18:00,205 --> 00:18:02,040 It's like she saw your best self. 445 00:18:02,082 --> 00:18:04,668 She trusted you. 446 00:18:04,709 --> 00:18:07,212 Was that a mistake? 447 00:18:07,253 --> 00:18:08,630 - I didn't know she kept any of this. 448 00:18:08,672 --> 00:18:11,841 - We searched your home and your grow house. 449 00:18:11,883 --> 00:18:13,510 She wasn't there, 450 00:18:13,551 --> 00:18:16,471 but you're still our best suspect in her kidnapping-- 451 00:18:16,513 --> 00:18:17,847 maybe even her murder. 452 00:18:17,889 --> 00:18:19,307 - Whoa, whoa. 453 00:18:19,349 --> 00:18:20,850 You think that she might be dead? 454 00:18:20,892 --> 00:18:23,353 - No one's seen her since you picked her up at her house. 455 00:18:23,395 --> 00:18:26,106 So either you did something to her, 456 00:18:26,147 --> 00:18:30,527 or you're our best hope in finding her alive. 457 00:18:30,568 --> 00:18:32,529 - Okay. 458 00:18:32,570 --> 00:18:33,738 When she called me, 459 00:18:33,780 --> 00:18:37,534 I thought she wanted to get back together. 460 00:18:37,575 --> 00:18:39,369 It turned out she just wanted to borrow money. 461 00:18:39,411 --> 00:18:41,121 - Money you made selling drugs? 462 00:18:41,162 --> 00:18:43,248 That's why she broke up with you. 463 00:18:43,289 --> 00:18:45,834 You must have been angry. 464 00:18:45,875 --> 00:18:47,335 - It wasn't like that. Okay? 465 00:18:47,377 --> 00:18:50,547 I just told her how I felt-- upset and used. 466 00:18:50,588 --> 00:18:52,841 And by the end of it, she actually apologized to me. 467 00:18:52,882 --> 00:18:56,678 Then she texted somebody for a ride and left my place. 468 00:18:56,720 --> 00:18:58,054 - Who gave her the ride? 469 00:18:58,096 --> 00:18:59,848 - No clue. 470 00:18:59,889 --> 00:19:01,266 Honestly, I smoked a bowl and went to bed. 471 00:19:01,307 --> 00:19:04,436 - How much money did she ask for? 472 00:19:04,477 --> 00:19:06,187 - 200 Gs. 473 00:19:06,229 --> 00:19:10,025 It was for NESD, the, uh, New England School of Design. 474 00:19:10,066 --> 00:19:12,277 It was some fancy private art college. 475 00:19:12,318 --> 00:19:15,905 She got accepted there, which is a pretty big deal. 476 00:19:15,947 --> 00:19:17,490 Her family couldn't get aid, 477 00:19:17,532 --> 00:19:19,117 her father wouldn't let her take out student loans, 478 00:19:19,159 --> 00:19:21,953 so she came to me. 479 00:19:21,995 --> 00:19:24,080 I said no and that was it. 480 00:19:24,122 --> 00:19:26,166 - You knew about her relationship 481 00:19:26,207 --> 00:19:28,418 with the Akehurst family. 482 00:19:28,460 --> 00:19:31,254 So maybe you thought there was a different way 483 00:19:31,296 --> 00:19:33,798 for you to make a bunch of money for the both of you? 484 00:19:33,840 --> 00:19:35,258 - Kidnapping? 485 00:19:35,300 --> 00:19:38,386 Seriously, why would I mess with that? 486 00:19:38,428 --> 00:19:40,096 Okay? I'm literally making bank selling stuff 487 00:19:40,138 --> 00:19:42,640 that nobody gets busted for. 488 00:19:42,682 --> 00:19:44,601 I don't need the drama. 489 00:19:44,642 --> 00:19:45,685 - I'm beginning to worry 490 00:19:45,727 --> 00:19:49,022 that we may have overlooked a suspect. 491 00:19:49,064 --> 00:19:50,273 Veronica. 492 00:19:50,315 --> 00:19:52,942 - You think she kidnapped herself? 493 00:19:52,984 --> 00:19:54,027 - You heard Corey. 494 00:19:54,069 --> 00:19:55,612 She's in desperate need of money. 495 00:19:55,653 --> 00:19:57,989 This could all be a scam to fleece Ted Akehurst. 496 00:19:58,031 --> 00:20:01,117 - The way he talks about Veronica, 497 00:20:01,159 --> 00:20:03,495 he still cares about her. 498 00:20:03,536 --> 00:20:05,121 I think he's telling the truth. 499 00:20:05,163 --> 00:20:07,624 - Then I defer to your expertise. 500 00:20:07,665 --> 00:20:10,377 - I told you you don't need to flirt with me. 501 00:20:10,418 --> 00:20:12,087 I'm on your side. [Rose chuckles] 502 00:20:12,128 --> 00:20:14,839 - Ever consider that you're a handsome and intelligent man, 503 00:20:14,881 --> 00:20:17,217 and that my flirting has nothing to do with the case? 504 00:20:17,258 --> 00:20:18,426 - You only think I'm handsome because 505 00:20:18,468 --> 00:20:20,011 you're standing on my good side. 506 00:20:20,053 --> 00:20:21,304 - Scars add character. 507 00:20:21,346 --> 00:20:22,806 - Then I have a lot of character. 508 00:20:22,847 --> 00:20:24,766 - Mm. 509 00:20:24,808 --> 00:20:28,061 - All hands--the father just got a call from the kidnapper. 510 00:20:28,103 --> 00:20:29,646 [phone chiming] - Uh, a video call. 511 00:20:29,688 --> 00:20:31,147 - Take it. 512 00:20:31,189 --> 00:20:32,691 Hold the phone close, back against the wall. 513 00:20:32,732 --> 00:20:33,733 - Yeah. 514 00:20:33,775 --> 00:20:34,984 - So they can't see where you are. 515 00:20:35,026 --> 00:20:36,444 - Uh-huh. 516 00:20:36,486 --> 00:20:37,737 - [crying] Daddy? - Hey, Veronica, baby. 517 00:20:37,779 --> 00:20:39,114 Are you okay? - [crying] Dad, I'm scared. 518 00:20:39,155 --> 00:20:41,074 - Okay. Hey, tell me where you are, huh? 519 00:20:41,116 --> 00:20:43,493 Who took you? How can I get you home? 520 00:20:43,535 --> 00:20:45,620 - [crying] I can't tell you anything. 521 00:20:45,662 --> 00:20:50,417 I'm supposed to say he knows about the FBI. 522 00:20:50,458 --> 00:20:52,877 So you have to stop working with them. 523 00:20:52,919 --> 00:20:57,632 He wants his money by sunrise tomorrow. 524 00:20:57,674 --> 00:21:01,011 And if you don't follow his instructions... 525 00:21:01,052 --> 00:21:02,762 he's going to kill me. 526 00:21:03,638 --> 00:21:05,890 - Okay-- 527 00:21:05,932 --> 00:21:08,101 [whimpering] Wait. 528 00:21:14,190 --> 00:21:14,357 . 529 00:21:14,399 --> 00:21:15,483 - So you think Veronica kidnapped herself? 530 00:21:16,484 --> 00:21:17,694 - Veronica needs money for school. 531 00:21:17,736 --> 00:21:20,530 Corey said no. Perhaps this was her solution. 532 00:21:20,572 --> 00:21:22,157 If so, Veronica is not in danger 533 00:21:22,198 --> 00:21:24,200 and Trey can stop putting together the ransom. 534 00:21:24,242 --> 00:21:27,454 - Eh, Veronica didn't seem like she was acting. 535 00:21:27,495 --> 00:21:31,332 And she made it a point to call out her kidnapper as a "he"-- 536 00:21:31,374 --> 00:21:33,668 one person, armed and male. 537 00:21:33,710 --> 00:21:36,338 - But he didn't appear on the screen. 538 00:21:36,379 --> 00:21:37,464 He could have been an accomplice or not exist at all. 539 00:21:37,505 --> 00:21:38,757 - Okay. 540 00:21:38,798 --> 00:21:40,133 Okay, that's crazy. 541 00:21:40,175 --> 00:21:41,509 Alec, tell her that's crazy. 542 00:21:41,551 --> 00:21:44,012 - [sighs] As theories go, it is not without merit, 543 00:21:44,054 --> 00:21:47,223 except Veronica's eyes. 544 00:21:47,265 --> 00:21:51,811 In the video call, they kept darting to one side, 545 00:21:51,853 --> 00:21:55,148 especially when she mentioned being shot or killed, 546 00:21:55,190 --> 00:21:57,359 like she was looking at a gun. 547 00:21:57,400 --> 00:21:58,526 I don't think she can fake that. 548 00:21:58,568 --> 00:22:00,445 - She wasn't faking anything. 549 00:22:00,487 --> 00:22:02,989 If Veronica needed money from me, all she had to do was ask. 550 00:22:03,031 --> 00:22:04,366 - What are you talking about? 551 00:22:04,407 --> 00:22:06,534 - I've always supported Veronica's art, 552 00:22:06,576 --> 00:22:08,536 emotionally and financially. 553 00:22:08,578 --> 00:22:11,539 Canvases, paints, life drawing classes, 554 00:22:11,581 --> 00:22:13,583 the art camp that she went to last summer. 555 00:22:13,625 --> 00:22:16,002 Who do you think paid for that? 556 00:22:16,044 --> 00:22:18,046 Because you didn't. 557 00:22:18,088 --> 00:22:19,381 - You son of a-- - No! 558 00:22:19,422 --> 00:22:21,049 Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. - I saw that coming. 559 00:22:21,091 --> 00:22:22,676 - Let me go! - Keith! 560 00:22:22,717 --> 00:22:25,762 Keith, remember what you said, "I was the expert on mistakes." 561 00:22:25,804 --> 00:22:28,056 You're making one right now. 562 00:22:28,098 --> 00:22:30,558 Let's get some air. Okay? 563 00:22:31,726 --> 00:22:32,811 [Keith huffs[ 564 00:22:32,852 --> 00:22:34,354 - Oh, you should have let me hit him! 565 00:22:34,396 --> 00:22:36,272 Did you see the way he lorded his money over me, 566 00:22:36,314 --> 00:22:38,024 like I don't want to give my daughter everything? 567 00:22:38,066 --> 00:22:40,026 And his pet suit blaming Veronica. 568 00:22:40,068 --> 00:22:41,236 To hell with the both of them! 569 00:22:41,277 --> 00:22:42,570 - Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. 570 00:22:42,612 --> 00:22:44,197 Getting angry in this situation is natural, 571 00:22:44,239 --> 00:22:45,740 but it isn't helping, bruh. 572 00:22:45,782 --> 00:22:47,617 - You don't understand 'cause you don't have children. 573 00:22:47,659 --> 00:22:48,910 - You're right. 574 00:22:48,952 --> 00:22:50,537 And I can't imagine what you're going through. 575 00:22:50,578 --> 00:22:52,372 But pushing Ted right now is not a good idea. 576 00:22:52,414 --> 00:22:56,084 - Veronica wouldn't need a ransom if it wasn't for him. 577 00:22:56,126 --> 00:22:57,293 Now, granted, I may have forced her 578 00:22:57,335 --> 00:22:59,212 to go to Corey for that tuition money, 579 00:22:59,254 --> 00:23:02,257 but do you really think anyone would have kidnapped Veronica 580 00:23:02,298 --> 00:23:04,217 if Ted wasn't in the picture? 581 00:23:04,259 --> 00:23:06,594 - No, I actually don't. 582 00:23:06,636 --> 00:23:09,764 Now, your wife used to work with him. 583 00:23:09,806 --> 00:23:12,434 From what you know, 584 00:23:12,475 --> 00:23:17,230 is there anybody else who feels about him the way you do? 585 00:23:17,272 --> 00:23:20,191 - Anyone who's ever met him. 586 00:23:20,233 --> 00:23:21,443 [indistinct chatter] 587 00:23:21,484 --> 00:23:24,404 - Hey, sweet one. - Hey. You weren't lying. 588 00:23:24,446 --> 00:23:26,281 Ted Akehurst is a real piece of work. 589 00:23:26,322 --> 00:23:28,575 He stiffs contractors, pollutes the environment, 590 00:23:28,616 --> 00:23:30,201 stabs investors in the back. 591 00:23:30,243 --> 00:23:32,787 He is B-A-D, bad. 592 00:23:32,829 --> 00:23:35,790 Now, here are a list of the Ted haters I found so far. 593 00:23:35,832 --> 00:23:37,876 Now, if you ask me, some of them legit seem like 594 00:23:37,917 --> 00:23:40,462 they might murder or kidnap to get their way. 595 00:23:40,503 --> 00:23:42,630 - Oh, which is a lot more likely than Veronica 596 00:23:42,672 --> 00:23:44,090 kidnapping herself. - Mm-hmm. 597 00:23:44,132 --> 00:23:45,425 - How do we narrow this down? 598 00:23:45,467 --> 00:23:48,887 - $2.7 million is super specific. 599 00:23:48,928 --> 00:23:51,306 I can search the databases at my jobs. 600 00:23:51,348 --> 00:23:53,141 They might have some information 601 00:23:53,183 --> 00:23:54,559 that's not in public record, 602 00:23:54,601 --> 00:23:56,311 see if Ted screwed somebody out of that exact amount. 603 00:23:56,353 --> 00:23:57,979 - Hold up. Rewind. 604 00:23:58,021 --> 00:24:00,440 "Jobs." Plural. 605 00:24:00,482 --> 00:24:01,983 - How else do you think I pay for my product? 606 00:24:02,025 --> 00:24:03,526 [Alec laughs] 607 00:24:03,568 --> 00:24:06,071 - No, lots of techies have multiple gigs these days. 608 00:24:06,112 --> 00:24:08,490 It's no big deal. I got three. 609 00:24:08,531 --> 00:24:10,825 - Which explains the texts and the calls. 610 00:24:10,867 --> 00:24:12,118 - Mm. 611 00:24:12,160 --> 00:24:15,538 My bosses are needy-- almost as needy as you. 612 00:24:15,580 --> 00:24:17,832 [soft upbeat music] 613 00:24:17,874 --> 00:24:20,085 - Professor, can we talk? 614 00:24:20,126 --> 00:24:23,338 I wanted to apologize for tanking my lecture. 615 00:24:23,380 --> 00:24:24,673 - No need. 616 00:24:24,714 --> 00:24:27,092 I kind of expected your lecture to go badly. 617 00:24:27,133 --> 00:24:29,803 I wanted to give it to you anyway--and the next one. 618 00:24:29,844 --> 00:24:31,388 - You're okay with me being terrible? 619 00:24:31,429 --> 00:24:32,972 - Don't tell anyone, 620 00:24:33,014 --> 00:24:35,350 but Phoebe's first big lecture was atrocious, so was mine. 621 00:24:35,392 --> 00:24:37,143 - You were atrocious? 622 00:24:37,185 --> 00:24:39,396 - [laughs] A big lecture hall with a few hundred students, 623 00:24:39,437 --> 00:24:41,231 half of whom don't really want to be there? 624 00:24:41,272 --> 00:24:43,441 Being terrible is the likely outcome, 625 00:24:43,483 --> 00:24:46,277 even a necessary one, because... 626 00:24:46,319 --> 00:24:47,987 science. 627 00:24:48,029 --> 00:24:50,198 - When an experiment doesn't go your way, that's information. 628 00:24:50,240 --> 00:24:51,741 - Exactly. 629 00:24:51,783 --> 00:24:53,368 You don't fail if you learn-- only if you stop. 630 00:24:53,410 --> 00:24:54,994 So give the lecture. Learn. 631 00:24:55,036 --> 00:24:56,413 - Hmm. [Rizwan exhales] 632 00:24:56,454 --> 00:24:58,206 Nice pep talk. 633 00:24:58,248 --> 00:25:00,208 I found something. 634 00:25:00,250 --> 00:25:01,668 - Let's hear it. - Mm. 635 00:25:01,710 --> 00:25:03,586 According to this prospectus I dug up, 636 00:25:03,628 --> 00:25:07,841 Ted founded a company to develop micro-solar panels. 637 00:25:07,882 --> 00:25:10,593 But his startup had a crazy high burn rate, 638 00:25:10,635 --> 00:25:12,387 so he went looking for a capital infusion 639 00:25:12,429 --> 00:25:14,639 to the tune of $2.5 million. 640 00:25:14,681 --> 00:25:16,683 - Which isn't far from $2.7 million. 641 00:25:16,725 --> 00:25:17,976 - Apparently, if he doesn't get it, 642 00:25:18,018 --> 00:25:19,519 his investors are going to lose their shirts. 643 00:25:19,561 --> 00:25:22,439 Maybe one of them figured this is a way to stay afloat. 644 00:25:22,480 --> 00:25:23,523 - I don't get it. 645 00:25:23,565 --> 00:25:24,858 Ted Akehurst has plenty of money. 646 00:25:24,899 --> 00:25:27,902 Why not self-finance? - It's a good question. 647 00:25:27,944 --> 00:25:29,154 Wait. 648 00:25:29,195 --> 00:25:31,489 Ted is Theodore Akehurst Jr. 649 00:25:31,531 --> 00:25:34,200 This startup belongs to Theodore Akehurst III, 650 00:25:34,242 --> 00:25:35,410 his son Trey. 651 00:25:35,452 --> 00:25:38,496 - Shoot. Wrong Akehurst. 652 00:25:38,538 --> 00:25:40,081 But same issue, though. 653 00:25:40,123 --> 00:25:43,376 Why Trey go begging for money when he has a rich-ass daddy? 654 00:25:43,418 --> 00:25:45,003 - I'm betting his rich-ass daddy said no, 655 00:25:45,045 --> 00:25:46,588 which means Ted is willing to give Veronica 656 00:25:46,629 --> 00:25:48,965 whatever she wants but won't do that for his own son. 657 00:25:49,007 --> 00:25:50,258 You didn't get the wrong Akehurst. 658 00:25:50,300 --> 00:25:51,301 You got the right one. 659 00:25:51,343 --> 00:25:52,761 - Rizwan, 660 00:25:52,802 --> 00:25:54,929 pull every study we've ever done on zero-sum bias. 661 00:25:54,971 --> 00:25:57,098 - For the lecture? - And for the case. 662 00:25:57,140 --> 00:26:00,018 [energetic suspenseful music] 663 00:26:00,060 --> 00:26:04,397 * * 664 00:26:04,439 --> 00:26:07,525 [phone ringing] 665 00:26:07,567 --> 00:26:08,985 * * 666 00:26:09,027 --> 00:26:11,321 - Dinshaw here. Ready for the exchange. 667 00:26:11,363 --> 00:26:12,739 - Rose, it's Alec. 668 00:26:12,781 --> 00:26:15,408 Do not do the drop. Trey is the kidnapper. 669 00:26:15,450 --> 00:26:19,329 Repeat, do not do the drop. 670 00:26:27,504 --> 00:26:27,712 . 671 00:26:27,754 --> 00:26:28,463 - Well, that was a disaster. 672 00:26:29,798 --> 00:26:32,759 - Is Veronica okay? - I hope so. I never saw her. 673 00:26:32,801 --> 00:26:36,137 When Alec told me to cancel the drop, I had to think fast. 674 00:26:36,179 --> 00:26:38,848 I said I'd found tracking chips hidden in the money. 675 00:26:38,890 --> 00:26:40,642 I asked for them to reschedule. 676 00:26:40,684 --> 00:26:42,894 - And the kidnapper bought it? - He seemed to. 677 00:26:42,936 --> 00:26:45,939 He was angry, but he said he wouldn't hurt Veronica--yet. 678 00:26:45,980 --> 00:26:47,357 Though, he did move up the timeline. 679 00:26:47,399 --> 00:26:49,359 We now have until midnight. - Mm. 680 00:26:49,401 --> 00:26:50,485 - You're sure this is Trey? 681 00:26:50,527 --> 00:26:51,653 - We're sure. 682 00:26:51,695 --> 00:26:52,946 - I pulled Trey's phone records. 683 00:26:52,987 --> 00:26:54,614 His cell phone has been going on and off line 684 00:26:54,656 --> 00:26:55,949 for the past two days. 685 00:26:55,990 --> 00:26:57,450 When it's off, 686 00:26:57,492 --> 00:26:59,536 it's completely signal-dead like it's in a Faraday bag. 687 00:26:59,577 --> 00:27:02,247 The downtimes match with the ransom calls. 688 00:27:02,288 --> 00:27:04,958 - So he bags his own phone when dealing with Veronica, 689 00:27:05,000 --> 00:27:06,835 then uses hers to make ransom calls. 690 00:27:06,876 --> 00:27:08,753 - Then there's the ransom amount. 691 00:27:08,795 --> 00:27:12,549 $2.7 million is exactly what Trey needs 692 00:27:12,590 --> 00:27:14,384 to keep his business afloat 693 00:27:14,426 --> 00:27:16,803 plus what Veronica wants for school. 694 00:27:16,845 --> 00:27:18,263 - You make it seem as if Trey and Veronica 695 00:27:18,304 --> 00:27:20,765 are working together. - Come on now. There's no way. 696 00:27:20,807 --> 00:27:22,809 Veronica dumped Corey for dealing drugs. 697 00:27:22,851 --> 00:27:24,936 She'd never partake in a fake kidnapping. 698 00:27:24,978 --> 00:27:26,271 - I agree. 699 00:27:26,312 --> 00:27:27,564 But I think that when Trey came up with the idea, 700 00:27:27,605 --> 00:27:29,691 he thought that Veronica would go along with it. 701 00:27:29,733 --> 00:27:31,735 That's where he came up with the ransom number. 702 00:27:31,776 --> 00:27:33,903 - That's the, um, anchoring thing, right, 703 00:27:33,945 --> 00:27:36,448 where one sets a-- a set price in their mind, 704 00:27:36,489 --> 00:27:37,741 and it's tough to change it? 705 00:27:37,782 --> 00:27:40,702 - Even after Veronica refused to cooperate. 706 00:27:40,744 --> 00:27:43,580 - You truly believe Trey might kill Veronica? 707 00:27:43,621 --> 00:27:45,331 They're very nearly brother and sister. 708 00:27:45,373 --> 00:27:47,542 - Unfortunately, pseudo-sibling bonds 709 00:27:47,584 --> 00:27:49,794 can also lead to pseudo-sibling rivalries. 710 00:27:49,836 --> 00:27:52,213 - I assume that Trey picked up Veronica 711 00:27:52,255 --> 00:27:54,257 after she argued with Corey. 712 00:27:54,299 --> 00:27:55,884 - Something set him off. 713 00:27:55,925 --> 00:27:57,969 Best guess, she floated the idea 714 00:27:58,011 --> 00:28:01,973 of getting the money from Ted just two days after his father 715 00:28:02,015 --> 00:28:04,267 refused to bail out his startup. 716 00:28:04,309 --> 00:28:07,604 - That would have made Trey angry, jealous, wronged. 717 00:28:07,645 --> 00:28:08,813 - Exactly. 718 00:28:08,855 --> 00:28:10,815 Because the classic sibling rivalry 719 00:28:10,857 --> 00:28:13,485 is fueled by a predictable irrationality 720 00:28:13,526 --> 00:28:15,403 called zero-sum bias. 721 00:28:15,445 --> 00:28:19,783 Zero-sum bias is the misbelief that non-material resources 722 00:28:19,824 --> 00:28:23,703 like love, respect, even good grades 723 00:28:23,745 --> 00:28:27,248 are finite such that if one person wins, 724 00:28:27,290 --> 00:28:29,501 then another one has to lose. 725 00:28:29,542 --> 00:28:31,461 The worst part about zero-sum bias 726 00:28:31,503 --> 00:28:32,879 is that it can make a situation 727 00:28:32,921 --> 00:28:36,633 where everyone could win into a cutthroat competition, 728 00:28:36,675 --> 00:28:38,843 making win-win into win-lose. 729 00:28:38,885 --> 00:28:42,472 - Today, we're going to talk about zero-sum bias. 730 00:28:42,514 --> 00:28:45,016 But first, prizes. 731 00:28:45,058 --> 00:28:48,311 We have gifts for everyone who did well on the last quiz. 732 00:28:48,353 --> 00:28:50,230 Party streamers. 733 00:28:50,271 --> 00:28:51,940 [streamers pop] Whoo. 734 00:28:51,981 --> 00:28:55,985 Rondo, A-minus. You get a prize. 735 00:28:56,027 --> 00:29:00,490 Morales, A. One for you. 736 00:29:00,532 --> 00:29:04,452 Starks, A-minus. Catch. 737 00:29:04,494 --> 00:29:05,745 Nice. 738 00:29:05,787 --> 00:29:08,164 Now it's Wu's turn. We've had three As. 739 00:29:08,206 --> 00:29:09,958 So who thinks Wu will also get a prize? 740 00:29:10,000 --> 00:29:12,627 [indistinct murmuring] Only 20%. 741 00:29:12,669 --> 00:29:14,713 And the correct answer is... 742 00:29:14,754 --> 00:29:18,299 Wu also got an A. [chuckles and applause] 743 00:29:18,341 --> 00:29:21,428 Streamers! [laughter] 744 00:29:21,469 --> 00:29:23,054 And that's zero-sum bias. 745 00:29:23,096 --> 00:29:24,681 You made the mistake of believing the first three As 746 00:29:24,723 --> 00:29:25,849 meant there wouldn't be a fourth, 747 00:29:25,890 --> 00:29:27,517 but the truth is most of you did great. 748 00:29:27,559 --> 00:29:30,270 So streamers for everyone. 749 00:29:30,311 --> 00:29:31,646 [indistinct murmuring] 750 00:29:31,688 --> 00:29:33,690 - Now, for families, 751 00:29:33,732 --> 00:29:36,109 zero-sum bias can make children believe 752 00:29:36,151 --> 00:29:38,319 that their parents' love is a limited resource 753 00:29:38,361 --> 00:29:40,530 and the more one child gets, 754 00:29:40,572 --> 00:29:43,116 the less there is for anyone else. 755 00:29:43,158 --> 00:29:47,579 In Trey's eyes, Veronica stole his father's love. 756 00:29:47,620 --> 00:29:50,874 - We believe that Trey just did this spur-of-the-moment 757 00:29:50,915 --> 00:29:54,002 after he picked up Veronica, 758 00:29:54,044 --> 00:29:57,297 which means that she knows who took her. 759 00:29:57,339 --> 00:30:00,633 - Then even if he gets the money, he can't let her go. 760 00:30:00,675 --> 00:30:02,093 [Alec sighs] 761 00:30:02,135 --> 00:30:06,139 - Please, we need to find her before it's too late. 762 00:30:06,181 --> 00:30:08,099 - He's right. We don't have much time. 763 00:30:08,141 --> 00:30:11,186 When Trey took Veronica, he was in a hot state. 764 00:30:11,227 --> 00:30:13,271 If we go back to the place where he picked her up, 765 00:30:13,313 --> 00:30:15,523 do you think you can determine where he would have gone, 766 00:30:15,565 --> 00:30:16,941 like what you did with Corey? 767 00:30:16,983 --> 00:30:18,735 - Maybe, but Onancock's a long way. 768 00:30:18,777 --> 00:30:21,529 - Wait. Corey lives in Onancock? 769 00:30:21,571 --> 00:30:25,241 That's on Cape Charles, right? - Yeah, half way up on the 13. 770 00:30:26,785 --> 00:30:28,787 - [sighs] This is Rose. Call me back. 771 00:30:28,828 --> 00:30:30,330 It's urgent. 772 00:30:30,372 --> 00:30:31,539 - What's wrong? 773 00:30:31,581 --> 00:30:33,291 - I did some preliminary security workups 774 00:30:33,333 --> 00:30:34,501 to Trey's company, 775 00:30:34,542 --> 00:30:36,461 including on a vacant factory in Sheraton. 776 00:30:36,503 --> 00:30:38,838 - That's a straight shot down the 13 from Onancock. 777 00:30:38,880 --> 00:30:40,548 We should check it out. 778 00:30:40,590 --> 00:30:42,258 - Unfortunately, after Alec called, 779 00:30:42,300 --> 00:30:46,096 I called Ted and shared with him our suspicions about Trey. 780 00:30:46,137 --> 00:30:47,639 Now his phone's going straight to voicemail. 781 00:30:47,681 --> 00:30:49,516 And he knows about the factory in Sheraton. 782 00:30:49,557 --> 00:30:50,767 - Everything Trey's done was 783 00:30:50,809 --> 00:30:52,519 triggered by his father's rejection. 784 00:30:52,560 --> 00:30:54,104 And Veronica said Trey has a gun. 785 00:30:54,145 --> 00:30:56,314 We need to get to that factory before Ted does. 786 00:30:56,356 --> 00:30:58,233 - I'll meet you downstairs. - Yeah. 787 00:30:58,274 --> 00:31:00,443 [tense music] 788 00:31:00,485 --> 00:31:02,320 * * 789 00:31:02,362 --> 00:31:04,739 - Please just let me go. 790 00:31:04,781 --> 00:31:06,950 I won't tell anyone it was you. Please. 791 00:31:06,991 --> 00:31:08,284 - I wish I could believe you, 792 00:31:08,326 --> 00:31:09,869 but you're terrible at keeping secrets. 793 00:31:09,911 --> 00:31:11,955 You told everyone about the affair, including me. 794 00:31:11,996 --> 00:31:13,415 You won't be able to stop yourself 795 00:31:13,456 --> 00:31:15,208 from telling your psycho father what I did-- 796 00:31:15,250 --> 00:31:16,126 or mine. 797 00:31:16,167 --> 00:31:17,752 [door slams] [Veronica gasps] 798 00:31:17,794 --> 00:31:18,962 Who's there? 799 00:31:19,004 --> 00:31:21,131 [handgun hammer clicks] Show yourself! 800 00:31:21,172 --> 00:31:23,341 [door slams] 801 00:31:23,383 --> 00:31:26,261 - Trey. 802 00:31:26,302 --> 00:31:28,805 What are you doing? 803 00:31:28,847 --> 00:31:31,641 Veronica, are you all right? [Veronica sobbing] 804 00:31:31,683 --> 00:31:34,394 - Get away from her. 805 00:31:34,436 --> 00:31:37,188 [Ted sighs] 806 00:31:37,230 --> 00:31:40,191 [thunder rumbling] 807 00:31:40,233 --> 00:31:45,447 * * 808 00:31:45,488 --> 00:31:47,699 [gunshot] 809 00:31:53,204 --> 00:31:53,371 . 810 00:31:53,413 --> 00:31:54,080 - Stop, or I'll shoot her! 811 00:31:54,789 --> 00:31:57,250 - I just came to talk. 812 00:31:57,292 --> 00:31:59,294 I feel like what's happening here is my fault. 813 00:31:59,336 --> 00:32:02,047 I'd have gotten here sooner, but, you know, 814 00:32:02,088 --> 00:32:04,466 there was so much snow. 815 00:32:04,507 --> 00:32:06,718 - Snow? It's not snowing. 816 00:32:06,760 --> 00:32:08,970 - Sorry, Eddy. I stand corrected. 817 00:32:09,012 --> 00:32:11,431 - My name's Trey! 818 00:32:11,473 --> 00:32:12,640 - What is he doing? 819 00:32:12,682 --> 00:32:14,267 - He's using absurdism. 820 00:32:14,309 --> 00:32:16,144 He's saying weird things to force Trey to correct him 821 00:32:16,186 --> 00:32:18,021 and ground himself in reality. 822 00:32:18,063 --> 00:32:19,814 It's a way to puncture his hot state. 823 00:32:19,856 --> 00:32:22,400 - Right. You're Trey. 824 00:32:22,442 --> 00:32:23,818 Your father's Ted. 825 00:32:23,860 --> 00:32:25,487 And your sister's Virginia. 826 00:32:25,528 --> 00:32:28,490 - Her name is Veronica, and she's not my sister! 827 00:32:28,531 --> 00:32:29,783 - Great. We agree on the facts. 828 00:32:29,824 --> 00:32:31,159 She's not your sister. 829 00:32:31,201 --> 00:32:33,286 You shot your father and he's bleeding to death. 830 00:32:33,328 --> 00:32:36,164 Also, Agent Clark is just beyond that door. 831 00:32:36,206 --> 00:32:37,791 And there's more FBI on the way. 832 00:32:37,832 --> 00:32:39,501 So let's look at your options. 833 00:32:39,542 --> 00:32:41,294 You could try to kill everyone else here, 834 00:32:41,336 --> 00:32:43,922 but Agent Clark is a really good shot. 835 00:32:43,963 --> 00:32:45,507 And the only reason she hasn't taken you out yet 836 00:32:45,548 --> 00:32:47,759 is I asked her to let us talk. 837 00:32:47,801 --> 00:32:52,347 So if you choose that path, you get shot and/or arrested. 838 00:32:52,389 --> 00:32:53,390 You lose. 839 00:32:53,431 --> 00:32:54,516 - That's my only choice. 840 00:32:54,557 --> 00:32:55,600 And there's no other way. 841 00:32:55,642 --> 00:32:58,228 - But that's not true. 842 00:32:58,269 --> 00:33:02,899 There's always a way to improve even the worst situation. 843 00:33:02,941 --> 00:33:07,237 What does the best outcome look like for you, Trey? 844 00:33:07,278 --> 00:33:09,781 - I get the money. And I get away. 845 00:33:09,823 --> 00:33:11,366 - Not realistic. 846 00:33:11,408 --> 00:33:13,368 We need to think of the best possible options. 847 00:33:13,410 --> 00:33:16,454 Besides, the money's not what you want anyway. 848 00:33:16,496 --> 00:33:18,373 You want your father's love. 849 00:33:18,415 --> 00:33:19,791 That's your win. 850 00:33:19,833 --> 00:33:21,334 You thought Veronica stole it from you, 851 00:33:21,376 --> 00:33:24,587 but love's not a limited resource. 852 00:33:24,629 --> 00:33:26,631 Think about this. 853 00:33:26,673 --> 00:33:28,800 When your father knew that Veronica was in trouble, 854 00:33:28,842 --> 00:33:30,260 he hired Rose. 855 00:33:30,301 --> 00:33:31,678 He delegated. 856 00:33:31,720 --> 00:33:35,557 What did he do when he thought you were in trouble? 857 00:33:35,598 --> 00:33:37,726 - He came here himself? 858 00:33:37,767 --> 00:33:39,728 [sobbing] And I shot him. 859 00:33:39,769 --> 00:33:40,979 I didn't mean to do this. 860 00:33:41,021 --> 00:33:42,272 I didn't mean to do any of this. 861 00:33:42,313 --> 00:33:43,523 - I know. 862 00:33:43,565 --> 00:33:47,027 And now you know that your father loves you. 863 00:33:47,068 --> 00:33:48,570 [Trey breathing shakily] 864 00:33:48,611 --> 00:33:51,823 - If he and Veronica live, you'll find a way through this. 865 00:33:51,865 --> 00:33:55,076 But if your father dies, you go to prison, 866 00:33:55,118 --> 00:33:56,703 maybe even for the rest of your life. 867 00:33:56,745 --> 00:34:01,082 And you lose his love forever. 868 00:34:01,124 --> 00:34:06,504 So please, Trey, put the gun down. 869 00:34:06,546 --> 00:34:09,507 [tense music] 870 00:34:09,549 --> 00:34:11,760 * * 871 00:34:11,801 --> 00:34:14,763 [Ted breathing wheezily] 872 00:34:14,804 --> 00:34:18,725 [Veronica sobbing softly] 873 00:34:18,767 --> 00:34:23,938 Put the gun down. 874 00:34:23,980 --> 00:34:26,608 [Ted shuddering and panting] 875 00:34:26,649 --> 00:34:29,611 [soft dramatic music] 876 00:34:29,652 --> 00:34:36,534 * * 877 00:34:38,787 --> 00:34:42,082 - Mom! Dad! - Veronica! 878 00:34:42,123 --> 00:34:44,876 Come here, come here. - [sobbing] Oh, my God. 879 00:34:44,918 --> 00:34:47,671 - Come here. Are you okay? Huh? 880 00:34:47,712 --> 00:34:49,464 [Veronica sobbing] Okay, okay. 881 00:34:49,506 --> 00:34:51,299 - Oh, my God. 882 00:34:51,341 --> 00:34:56,346 - I'm no expert, but that looks like a win-win-win. 883 00:34:56,388 --> 00:34:59,641 You should let me buy you a fancy dinner to celebrate. 884 00:34:59,683 --> 00:35:00,892 I'll expense it to Ted. 885 00:35:00,934 --> 00:35:03,561 - You want to learn more about zero-sum bias? 886 00:35:03,603 --> 00:35:05,271 - Among other things. 887 00:35:05,313 --> 00:35:08,191 [indistinct radio chatter] 888 00:35:09,818 --> 00:35:10,985 - Congratulations. 889 00:35:11,027 --> 00:35:12,112 You got her back, and no one died. 890 00:35:12,153 --> 00:35:13,613 - Yeah, sometimes you win. 891 00:35:13,655 --> 00:35:15,699 - Maybe this is the start of a streak. 892 00:35:15,740 --> 00:35:18,410 I came to tell you the church bomber, Wes Banning, 893 00:35:18,451 --> 00:35:20,995 finally responded to your interview requests. 894 00:35:21,037 --> 00:35:23,748 He's agreed to talk. 895 00:35:23,790 --> 00:35:25,667 [Marisa chuckles softly] 896 00:35:25,709 --> 00:35:32,674 * * 897 00:35:32,716 --> 00:35:33,800 [elevator bell rings] 898 00:35:33,842 --> 00:35:35,135 - "Adequate." Three stars. 899 00:35:35,176 --> 00:35:37,178 "Fun, actually." Four stars. 900 00:35:37,220 --> 00:35:39,014 "Kinda interesting." Three stars. 901 00:35:39,055 --> 00:35:40,306 - It's still not great. 902 00:35:40,348 --> 00:35:41,933 - Better, though. Better is good. 903 00:35:41,975 --> 00:35:43,476 - The giveaway totally primed them. 904 00:35:43,518 --> 00:35:44,602 Thanks for that. 905 00:35:44,644 --> 00:35:47,272 Honestly, I wasn't expecting your help. 906 00:35:47,313 --> 00:35:48,690 - Because sibling rivalry? 907 00:35:48,732 --> 00:35:50,191 - Mm-hmm. [chuckles] 908 00:35:50,233 --> 00:35:51,693 - Look, I'll admit I can be prone to zero-sum bias. 909 00:35:51,735 --> 00:35:55,488 But we study biases in order to overcome them. 910 00:35:55,530 --> 00:35:57,824 We're a team. We win or lose together. 911 00:35:57,866 --> 00:35:59,701 - Almost sounds like you believe that. 912 00:35:59,743 --> 00:36:02,704 - Yeah, I almost do. 913 00:36:02,746 --> 00:36:05,707 [soft upbeat music] 914 00:36:05,749 --> 00:36:07,876 * * 915 00:36:07,917 --> 00:36:09,044 - Dr. Mercer. 916 00:36:09,085 --> 00:36:10,211 - Keith. 917 00:36:10,253 --> 00:36:11,588 - Hey, uh, sorry to bother you. 918 00:36:11,629 --> 00:36:15,216 But I made this for you as a thank you. 919 00:36:15,258 --> 00:36:17,927 - Wow. This is beautiful. 920 00:36:17,969 --> 00:36:20,805 Hey, I tell you what. I'll trade you. 921 00:36:20,847 --> 00:36:21,931 You didn't get your signed book. 922 00:36:21,973 --> 00:36:23,266 - Oh. 923 00:36:25,435 --> 00:36:29,814 - So I take it by this beautiful gift 924 00:36:29,856 --> 00:36:33,234 that things are well now that Veronica is home? 925 00:36:33,276 --> 00:36:37,030 - She's been through a lot, but kids are resilient. 926 00:36:37,072 --> 00:36:38,948 None of this would have happened 927 00:36:38,990 --> 00:36:41,576 if I hadn't screwed things up with her. 928 00:36:41,618 --> 00:36:43,912 - Well, you projected your perceived failures onto her. 929 00:36:43,953 --> 00:36:45,580 - Mm. 930 00:36:45,622 --> 00:36:48,291 And I see now I have to let her make her own mistakes. 931 00:36:48,333 --> 00:36:50,418 - Sadly-- [sighs] 932 00:36:50,460 --> 00:36:53,546 Mistakes are often the best ways to learn. 933 00:36:53,588 --> 00:36:56,633 - [laughs] Then Tara and I have learned a lot over the years. 934 00:36:56,675 --> 00:36:59,302 - Mm. 935 00:36:59,344 --> 00:37:01,638 - It's good you called out the affair. 936 00:37:01,680 --> 00:37:05,266 It helps us to remember where we went wrong. 937 00:37:05,308 --> 00:37:08,019 And where we went right. 938 00:37:08,061 --> 00:37:09,270 - Sir. 939 00:37:09,312 --> 00:37:12,774 - Ah. [chuckles] 940 00:37:12,816 --> 00:37:15,443 Wow. 941 00:37:15,485 --> 00:37:19,155 Hey, why didn't you and Agent Clark have kids? 942 00:37:19,197 --> 00:37:22,117 You'd be a great dad. [laughter] 943 00:37:22,158 --> 00:37:23,993 - We weighed the pros and cons. 944 00:37:24,035 --> 00:37:29,124 And the whole endeavor seemed... 945 00:37:29,165 --> 00:37:31,918 entirely irrational. 946 00:37:31,960 --> 00:37:35,213 - Ooh, it is. [laughter] 947 00:37:35,255 --> 00:37:38,466 I mean, having Veronica derailed our lives. 948 00:37:38,508 --> 00:37:41,636 - Mm. - I abandoned my art. 949 00:37:41,678 --> 00:37:46,391 Ended up resenting Tara, which led to the affair. 950 00:37:46,433 --> 00:37:51,980 But, mm, I wouldn't trade Veronica for the world. 951 00:37:52,022 --> 00:37:53,106 - Mm, heard that. 952 00:37:53,148 --> 00:37:55,525 - Mm-hmm. [chuckles] 953 00:37:55,567 --> 00:37:58,403 * * 954 00:37:58,445 --> 00:38:00,780 - * Run to the rock * 955 00:38:00,822 --> 00:38:02,782 * The rock was a-melting * 956 00:38:02,824 --> 00:38:04,868 both: * Run to the rock * 957 00:38:04,909 --> 00:38:06,661 * The rock was a-melting * 958 00:38:06,703 --> 00:38:09,080 * Run to the rock * [rhythmic snapping] 959 00:38:09,122 --> 00:38:11,041 * The rock was a-melting * 960 00:38:11,082 --> 00:38:13,626 * All on that day * 961 00:38:13,668 --> 00:38:16,046 - Oh, somebody is in a good mood! 962 00:38:16,087 --> 00:38:17,839 - Mm-hmm. 963 00:38:17,881 --> 00:38:21,009 Crawdad dinner for my brother because your sister loves you. 964 00:38:21,051 --> 00:38:22,594 - Wait a minute. [Kylie chuckles] 965 00:38:22,635 --> 00:38:24,304 Your computer is off. Your phone's not buzzing. 966 00:38:24,346 --> 00:38:26,765 - Mm-hmm. - What happened? 967 00:38:26,806 --> 00:38:28,641 - Rizwan happened. 968 00:38:28,683 --> 00:38:30,560 You know, when I saw 969 00:38:30,602 --> 00:38:32,854 how freaked out he was over those bad reviews, 970 00:38:32,896 --> 00:38:36,107 I realized he really cares about what he does. 971 00:38:36,149 --> 00:38:37,525 And I want to care, too. 972 00:38:37,567 --> 00:38:40,320 So maybe I can stop having to choose 973 00:38:40,362 --> 00:38:43,031 between work and my happiness. 974 00:38:43,073 --> 00:38:44,699 He'll find the right job. 975 00:38:44,741 --> 00:38:45,867 I can have both. 976 00:38:45,909 --> 00:38:47,702 - Win-win. - Mm-hmm. 977 00:38:47,744 --> 00:38:50,163 So I quit my jobs. 978 00:38:50,205 --> 00:38:51,706 - All of them? 979 00:38:51,748 --> 00:38:54,209 - Working three jobs made it so I could save a nice pile 980 00:38:54,250 --> 00:38:56,419 and gave me enough time to figure out 981 00:38:56,461 --> 00:38:57,962 what color my parachute is. 982 00:38:58,004 --> 00:38:59,422 - Mm. 983 00:38:59,464 --> 00:39:01,549 - Meantime, you owe me a Benji for groceries. 984 00:39:01,591 --> 00:39:03,051 - It's worth it. - [laughs] 985 00:39:03,093 --> 00:39:04,552 - You doubled the spices? 986 00:39:04,594 --> 00:39:06,471 - Of course I doubled the spices. 987 00:39:06,513 --> 00:39:09,391 Who you talking to? [laughter] 988 00:39:09,432 --> 00:39:12,310 [soft dramatic music] 989 00:39:12,352 --> 00:39:15,772 * * 990 00:39:15,814 --> 00:39:19,234 - Agent Clark, author of all my troubles. 991 00:39:19,275 --> 00:39:20,485 - You're a serial bomber. 992 00:39:20,527 --> 00:39:21,653 That's the cause of your troubles. 993 00:39:21,695 --> 00:39:23,822 I'm just the one who caught you. 994 00:39:23,863 --> 00:39:25,782 I hear you're ready to make a full confession? 995 00:39:25,824 --> 00:39:28,493 - Cassette tape-recorder. 996 00:39:28,535 --> 00:39:31,705 I like that. Keeping it old-school. 997 00:39:31,746 --> 00:39:33,206 - It stops the defense from arguing 998 00:39:33,248 --> 00:39:35,792 that your confession is digitally altered. 999 00:39:35,834 --> 00:39:37,335 [button clicks] 1000 00:39:37,377 --> 00:39:40,588 Subject, Wes Banning. Interviewer, Marisa Clark. 1001 00:39:40,630 --> 00:39:42,298 Session one. 1002 00:39:45,093 --> 00:39:47,887 Any time you're ready. 1003 00:39:47,929 --> 00:39:49,014 - Straight to it then. 1004 00:39:49,055 --> 00:39:50,598 - Mm. 1005 00:39:50,640 --> 00:39:51,808 - It was me. 1006 00:39:51,850 --> 00:39:55,770 I bombed the Methodist Church, April 2002. 1007 00:39:55,812 --> 00:39:59,107 There was a big boom and then fire. 1008 00:39:59,149 --> 00:40:01,609 I like fire. 1009 00:40:01,651 --> 00:40:03,319 13 dead. Will that suffice? 1010 00:40:03,361 --> 00:40:04,863 - You worked alone? 1011 00:40:04,904 --> 00:40:06,239 - Of course. 1012 00:40:06,281 --> 00:40:08,324 Check my grade school report cards. 1013 00:40:08,366 --> 00:40:10,660 "Does not work or play well with others." 1014 00:40:10,702 --> 00:40:16,082 - For over a decade, you refused to admit anything. 1015 00:40:16,124 --> 00:40:19,669 Then right when you can walk free, you confess. 1016 00:40:19,711 --> 00:40:22,464 First the parole hearing, now this. 1017 00:40:22,505 --> 00:40:23,798 Why the change of heart? 1018 00:40:23,840 --> 00:40:27,093 - Say I found religion. 1019 00:40:27,135 --> 00:40:29,304 Say I don't want to sin again. 1020 00:40:29,346 --> 00:40:32,557 - I was at that hearing. 1021 00:40:32,599 --> 00:40:36,811 You said all the right things until someone walked in. 1022 00:40:36,853 --> 00:40:38,146 Someone I didn't see. 1023 00:40:38,188 --> 00:40:41,316 Then you changed your story. 1024 00:40:41,358 --> 00:40:43,318 Who was it? 1025 00:40:43,360 --> 00:40:44,819 What do they have over you? 1026 00:40:44,861 --> 00:40:48,365 - [chuckles] A dangerous mystery man. 1027 00:40:48,406 --> 00:40:50,533 [chuckles] That's-- 1028 00:40:50,575 --> 00:40:52,619 that's quite the fabulation. 1029 00:40:52,660 --> 00:40:55,955 - Or you're covering for an accomplice. 1030 00:40:55,997 --> 00:40:57,415 Maybe he was the one that 1031 00:40:57,457 --> 00:40:59,834 drove that stolen FedEx van that you used to get away. 1032 00:40:59,876 --> 00:41:01,961 - I drove the FedEx van. 1033 00:41:02,003 --> 00:41:03,004 I'm a lone wolf. 1034 00:41:03,046 --> 00:41:06,132 - It wasn't a FedEx van. 1035 00:41:06,174 --> 00:41:09,135 [tense music] 1036 00:41:09,177 --> 00:41:10,970 * * 1037 00:41:11,012 --> 00:41:14,599 And you would know that if you had been at that church. 1038 00:41:14,641 --> 00:41:17,435 You may have made that bomb, but you didn't plant it. 1039 00:41:17,477 --> 00:41:19,270 Did you? - It was me. 1040 00:41:19,312 --> 00:41:20,563 It was all me. 1041 00:41:20,605 --> 00:41:22,774 - Then describe the getaway vehicle. 1042 00:41:22,816 --> 00:41:25,026 Color, company logo. 1043 00:41:25,068 --> 00:41:26,486 - Guards! - Anything. 1044 00:41:26,528 --> 00:41:28,363 - Get me out of here. I'm done. 1045 00:41:28,405 --> 00:41:34,327 * * 1046 00:41:34,369 --> 00:41:37,288 [shackles clicking] 1047 00:41:37,330 --> 00:41:42,377 * * 1048 00:41:42,419 --> 00:41:44,087 - End session. [door clanks] 1049 00:41:44,129 --> 00:41:46,297 [button clicks] 1050 00:41:46,339 --> 00:41:49,259 [Marisa sighs]