1 00:00:04,772 --> 00:00:06,940 BETTY HEYMOUTH: New York City. 2 00:00:07,007 --> 00:00:09,177 -(slow jazz playing) -Once upon a time, I could exit 3 00:00:09,310 --> 00:00:12,346 the front door of my apartment building, 4 00:00:12,480 --> 00:00:15,116 hoof it to Second Avenue, and find myself 5 00:00:15,216 --> 00:00:17,351 at Elaine's Restaurant, 6 00:00:17,451 --> 00:00:22,056 where I'd make a beeline for a certain well-known publicist. 7 00:00:22,190 --> 00:00:23,857 Back wall, corner table. 8 00:00:23,991 --> 00:00:27,661 He'd slip me an item for the column between bites 9 00:00:27,728 --> 00:00:29,297 of squid salad. 10 00:00:29,363 --> 00:00:32,800 That was back when New York had glamour and secrets. 11 00:00:32,866 --> 00:00:36,570 Now, glamour has gone the way of the dodo. 12 00:00:36,704 --> 00:00:38,139 Everything's out in the open, 13 00:00:38,206 --> 00:00:40,808 warts and all, right there on your screens. 14 00:00:40,874 --> 00:00:44,745 Internet accounts like the anonymous "Pop Lunatic," 15 00:00:44,845 --> 00:00:48,282 where the latte order of a tic-tacky-- oh, whoops-- 16 00:00:48,382 --> 00:00:52,620 I mean, TikTok star is what passes for news. 17 00:00:52,720 --> 00:00:54,088 Snooze-worthy. 18 00:00:54,188 --> 00:00:57,991 Oh, sure, they post real stories now and then, 19 00:00:58,092 --> 00:01:00,661 but is it worth the endless scroll? 20 00:01:00,728 --> 00:01:03,331 Boy, are my thumbs tired. 21 00:01:03,431 --> 00:01:07,868 No, dear readers, gossip ain't what it used to be. 22 00:01:07,935 --> 00:01:09,670 But who am I to say? 23 00:01:09,770 --> 00:01:10,871 (phone ringing) 24 00:01:10,938 --> 00:01:12,106 Hello. 25 00:01:12,240 --> 00:01:14,508 Betty, it's Otis. We need to talk. 26 00:01:14,608 --> 00:01:16,644 Well, make it snappy. I'm on my way to a luncheon. 27 00:01:16,744 --> 00:01:20,381 Trust me, you're going to want to hear this, in person, now. 28 00:01:20,481 --> 00:01:22,350 That juicy, huh? 29 00:01:22,450 --> 00:01:24,885 Well, where are you? We'll pick you up on the way. 30 00:01:24,952 --> 00:01:27,121 The usual spot. Don't keep me waiting. 31 00:01:27,255 --> 00:01:29,590 Slight detour. Maurice! 32 00:01:33,527 --> 00:01:35,729 (muffled shouting) 33 00:01:37,198 --> 00:01:38,632 BETTY: There's the golden boy. 34 00:01:42,902 --> 00:01:44,972 -(Otis sighs) -Okay, what do you got for me? 35 00:01:45,104 --> 00:01:48,741 I'll warn you, tomorrow's column is pretty full. 36 00:01:50,043 --> 00:01:52,713 What? Okay. Uh, Maurice, 37 00:01:52,780 --> 00:01:55,783 would you mind just stepping out for a moment, please? 38 00:01:57,651 --> 00:01:59,320 -(car door closes) -Oh. 39 00:01:59,453 --> 00:02:00,788 Well, this had better be good. 40 00:02:00,888 --> 00:02:02,890 If it's about your husband's pop-up again, 41 00:02:02,956 --> 00:02:05,326 I'll have Maurice here throw you into traffic. 42 00:02:05,459 --> 00:02:08,127 And you know he will, because he's ex-military. 43 00:02:08,228 --> 00:02:09,797 It's not about Harry. 44 00:02:09,930 --> 00:02:11,098 It's about you. 45 00:02:11,165 --> 00:02:13,301 Me? (laughs) 46 00:02:13,401 --> 00:02:15,969 Please. What's left to say? 47 00:02:16,103 --> 00:02:17,838 Betty. 48 00:02:17,938 --> 00:02:19,740 I know your secret. 49 00:02:21,942 --> 00:02:23,577 -(Otis speaks indistinctly) -BETTY: What? 50 00:02:23,644 --> 00:02:25,913 OTIS: What? And I have the proof. 51 00:02:25,978 --> 00:02:27,448 Look, be reasonable. 52 00:02:27,548 --> 00:02:28,916 I've always kept your secrets. 53 00:02:28,982 --> 00:02:30,418 Have you? 54 00:02:30,484 --> 00:02:33,954 From now on, you will print whatever I tell you to. 55 00:02:34,054 --> 00:02:35,356 When I call, you will answer. 56 00:02:35,456 --> 00:02:36,990 I don't want to hear any excuses 57 00:02:37,124 --> 00:02:39,860 about such-and-such not being a fit in the column. Make space. 58 00:02:39,993 --> 00:02:42,296 And maybe, just maybe, 59 00:02:42,363 --> 00:02:44,632 I'll keep your little secret to myself. 60 00:02:44,698 --> 00:02:46,200 I'd say blackmail was beneath you, 61 00:02:46,300 --> 00:02:48,168 but I think we both know better. 62 00:02:48,269 --> 00:02:50,238 Your whole career, all your power is based 63 00:02:50,338 --> 00:02:51,972 on knowing other people's secrets. 64 00:02:52,039 --> 00:02:54,608 Well, now I know yours. 65 00:02:54,708 --> 00:02:57,245 You will do what I say, 66 00:02:57,345 --> 00:03:00,381 you will put out what I tell you to... 67 00:03:02,483 --> 00:03:05,586 ...or I will ruin you. 68 00:03:10,591 --> 00:03:12,726 (car door opens, closes) 69 00:03:13,527 --> 00:03:15,728 Everything okay, boss? 70 00:03:17,798 --> 00:03:19,966 It will be. 71 00:03:22,436 --> 00:03:25,739 Yeah, uh, I'd say I'm pretty fearless. 72 00:03:25,873 --> 00:03:28,742 I mean, I did all my own stunts for the movie. 73 00:03:28,841 --> 00:03:30,478 -(applause and cheering) -OTIS: That's incredible. 74 00:03:30,544 --> 00:03:31,912 I saw, on the poster, you're, like, 75 00:03:32,045 --> 00:03:33,947 hanging off of a cliff, right? 76 00:03:34,047 --> 00:03:35,649 I-I have to imagine, 77 00:03:35,749 --> 00:03:38,185 if you're not afraid of that, you're not afraid of anything. 78 00:03:38,252 --> 00:03:39,887 -(yelling) -OTIS: Oh, my God. 79 00:03:39,987 --> 00:03:42,022 No, Lorena. Lorena, no. Get back in prison. 80 00:03:42,089 --> 00:03:44,224 (laughing): Oh, my God. 81 00:03:44,358 --> 00:03:46,694 God. Ugh. 82 00:03:47,528 --> 00:03:49,129 Isn't that awful? 83 00:03:49,228 --> 00:03:51,465 I should be used to it by now. 84 00:03:51,565 --> 00:03:54,702 He thinks it's funny to scare celebrities using my face. 85 00:03:54,802 --> 00:03:56,570 Why does he have to pick on you? 86 00:03:56,670 --> 00:03:58,872 I'm an easy mark. After what the press has done to me, 87 00:03:58,972 --> 00:04:02,009 who is going to defend Lorena Marchuk? 88 00:04:02,109 --> 00:04:03,877 Well, I think it's time the world hears 89 00:04:03,977 --> 00:04:05,279 what you think of this abuse. 90 00:04:05,379 --> 00:04:07,881 The world doesn't care what I think. 91 00:04:07,948 --> 00:04:10,083 -Sure they do. -I'm a villain. 92 00:04:10,217 --> 00:04:14,522 As if I'm the first person to ever have legal troubles. 93 00:04:15,356 --> 00:04:17,825 Oh, Betty, switch with me. 94 00:04:17,925 --> 00:04:19,593 -Oh. -This couch is killing my back. 95 00:04:19,726 --> 00:04:23,731 Oh, it didn't help that your masseuse self-deported. 96 00:04:23,831 --> 00:04:26,667 Well, I will always take your side. 97 00:04:26,767 --> 00:04:29,136 You've always been my dearest friend. 98 00:04:29,236 --> 00:04:31,472 Well, you're a good friend to me. 99 00:04:31,605 --> 00:04:33,774 Hey, while you're up, 100 00:04:33,874 --> 00:04:35,509 why don't you go and get us something 101 00:04:35,609 --> 00:04:36,944 a little stronger than tea? 102 00:04:37,077 --> 00:04:38,379 What do you think, huh? 103 00:04:38,446 --> 00:04:40,414 Absolutely. (laughs) 104 00:04:40,514 --> 00:04:44,818 I always felt you held a grudge. 105 00:04:44,952 --> 00:04:47,220 A grudge? For what? 106 00:04:47,321 --> 00:04:49,357 Augusto flirting with me 107 00:04:49,457 --> 00:04:51,725 at Henry's barbecue in Litchfield. 108 00:04:51,792 --> 00:04:55,228 When you and Augusto had that thing going. 109 00:04:55,329 --> 00:04:58,499 That was 1979. It was ancient history. 110 00:04:58,632 --> 00:05:00,834 Who can remember these things? 111 00:05:01,635 --> 00:05:03,804 (Lorena laughs) 112 00:05:03,937 --> 00:05:05,839 (speaks softly) 113 00:05:07,040 --> 00:05:09,309 -(phone chimes) -BETTY: Hmm. -Mmm. 114 00:05:09,443 --> 00:05:11,244 -I've got to dash. -Oh? 115 00:05:11,311 --> 00:05:13,080 I have a deadline. (clears throat) 116 00:05:13,146 --> 00:05:15,816 -I got to watch my program. -Right. 117 00:05:15,916 --> 00:05:18,486 -Well, chin up, Lorena. -Hmm. 118 00:05:18,619 --> 00:05:20,320 And I think it's high time 119 00:05:20,421 --> 00:05:22,623 you stood up to that Otis Langley. 120 00:05:22,723 --> 00:05:24,291 As ladies, sometimes 121 00:05:24,358 --> 00:05:27,661 we have to handle these things ourselves. 122 00:05:45,345 --> 00:05:47,314 Geez. (exhales loudly) 123 00:05:47,415 --> 00:05:49,349 Betty? You scared me. 124 00:05:49,450 --> 00:05:51,919 -Wh-What are you wearing? -Let's chat. 125 00:05:52,019 --> 00:05:55,055 All right, well, better make it snappy, 126 00:05:55,155 --> 00:05:56,524 as you like to say. 127 00:05:56,657 --> 00:05:58,726 I'm needed back on set. 128 00:05:58,859 --> 00:06:00,260 What's with the getup? 129 00:06:00,360 --> 00:06:03,564 Is this from your column, or are you stealing my act? 130 00:06:03,664 --> 00:06:04,865 (laughs) Actually, 131 00:06:04,998 --> 00:06:06,667 (fading): I'm glad that you're here. 132 00:06:06,734 --> 00:06:09,403 * I was five and he was six * 133 00:06:09,537 --> 00:06:12,139 * We rode on horses made of sticks * 134 00:06:12,906 --> 00:06:16,577 * He wore black and I wore white * 135 00:06:16,710 --> 00:06:18,045 * He would always win the fight * 136 00:06:18,145 --> 00:06:20,714 * Bang, bang, he shot me down * 137 00:06:20,814 --> 00:06:24,051 * Bang, bang, I hit the ground... * 138 00:06:24,151 --> 00:06:29,056 Nobody tells Betty Heymouth what to print. 139 00:06:29,857 --> 00:06:31,892 * Bang, bang * 140 00:06:31,992 --> 00:06:37,431 * My baby shot me down. * 141 00:06:39,933 --> 00:06:42,034 (siren wailing) 142 00:06:42,102 --> 00:06:44,538 Victim is Otis Langley, 143 00:06:44,605 --> 00:06:47,240 daytime talk show host and impresario. 144 00:06:47,340 --> 00:06:49,308 We're notifying his husband now. 145 00:06:49,409 --> 00:06:51,745 Ooh, I found a shell casing. 146 00:06:51,845 --> 00:06:54,081 No firearm. 147 00:06:54,214 --> 00:06:56,416 Powder residue on the body suggests 148 00:06:56,517 --> 00:06:58,452 a deliberate shot at close range. 149 00:06:58,552 --> 00:06:59,953 Probably a pistol. 150 00:07:00,053 --> 00:07:01,589 Oh, that's brutal. 151 00:07:01,689 --> 00:07:03,557 He seemed like such a nice guy on his show. 152 00:07:03,624 --> 00:07:05,258 -Mm. -Oh! 153 00:07:05,392 --> 00:07:06,827 Gosh. Sorry. Uh, 154 00:07:06,927 --> 00:07:08,295 I agree with Officer Hackett. 155 00:07:08,395 --> 00:07:10,030 Who would want to kill this guy? 156 00:07:10,097 --> 00:07:12,566 He was so nice. 157 00:07:12,633 --> 00:07:16,236 Or maybe he just wanted famous people to like him. 158 00:07:16,303 --> 00:07:19,973 Ooh. His cell phone might have answers. 159 00:07:20,073 --> 00:07:22,209 Uh, oh. 160 00:07:23,376 --> 00:07:24,945 Two phones. Huh. 161 00:07:25,045 --> 00:07:26,780 Never a good sign. 162 00:07:26,880 --> 00:07:28,381 Huh. 163 00:07:29,216 --> 00:07:31,084 * * 164 00:07:31,151 --> 00:07:32,352 -Can I help you? -The cops told me 165 00:07:32,452 --> 00:07:34,254 to come speak with the detective. 166 00:07:34,321 --> 00:07:36,456 -That's me. What is it? -I saw a lady go 167 00:07:36,590 --> 00:07:38,558 into Mr. Langley's trailer this afternoon. 168 00:07:38,626 --> 00:07:40,494 -Who are you? -I'm a production assistant. 169 00:07:40,594 --> 00:07:43,831 -Did you know who it was? -No. But I saw she had, like, 170 00:07:43,931 --> 00:07:45,566 a crazy face and a thing on her head. 171 00:07:45,666 --> 00:07:48,468 -You mean a hat? -No, a thing. 172 00:07:48,569 --> 00:07:50,671 And her face was so crazy. 173 00:07:50,804 --> 00:07:51,972 Like this? 174 00:07:52,105 --> 00:07:54,107 -Yeah, actually. -Really? 175 00:07:54,207 --> 00:07:56,610 That's who you saw? Lorena Marchuk? 176 00:07:56,710 --> 00:07:57,978 I think so. 177 00:07:58,078 --> 00:07:59,813 The infamous real estate widow. 178 00:07:59,947 --> 00:08:01,414 Oh, that's who this is. 179 00:08:01,515 --> 00:08:02,850 Didn't she go to prison? 180 00:08:02,950 --> 00:08:04,484 -Were they arguing? -I don't know. 181 00:08:04,618 --> 00:08:06,787 I was in a rush, but I think he let her in. 182 00:08:06,887 --> 00:08:08,355 All right, thank you. 183 00:08:09,990 --> 00:08:14,094 So, aging, infamous socialite Lorena Marchuk 184 00:08:14,161 --> 00:08:17,030 walks up to Otis's trailer, 185 00:08:17,164 --> 00:08:21,602 broad daylight, climbs up these stairs... 186 00:08:22,636 --> 00:08:23,804 ...knocks on his door, 187 00:08:23,904 --> 00:08:27,675 he lets her in, and then, she shoots him? 188 00:08:27,775 --> 00:08:29,209 It's possible. 189 00:08:29,342 --> 00:08:30,611 In the '90s, Lorena was known 190 00:08:30,678 --> 00:08:32,946 as the Medusa of Madison Avenue. 191 00:08:33,013 --> 00:08:35,215 GRACE: Yeah, and it's a running prank on Otis's show 192 00:08:35,347 --> 00:08:36,683 that someone jumps out 193 00:08:36,784 --> 00:08:38,885 and scares celebrities while wearing that mask. 194 00:08:39,019 --> 00:08:41,020 It's kind of funny. 195 00:08:41,121 --> 00:08:43,323 Maybe not to her. 196 00:08:43,423 --> 00:08:46,059 Don't touch that vase. 197 00:08:46,159 --> 00:08:48,829 It cost more than your life savings. 198 00:08:48,929 --> 00:08:52,499 So, Otis Langley is dead. 199 00:08:52,566 --> 00:08:54,735 What has that got to do with me? 200 00:08:54,835 --> 00:08:57,004 You were seen going into his trailer today. 201 00:08:57,104 --> 00:09:00,073 -Me? -We hear there's bad blood between you two. 202 00:09:00,207 --> 00:09:01,842 You bet there is, that bastard. 203 00:09:01,909 --> 00:09:05,545 So, did you visit Mr. Langley in his trailer this afternoon? 204 00:09:05,679 --> 00:09:08,015 No, I was here. 205 00:09:08,115 --> 00:09:10,383 You, get up. 206 00:09:11,384 --> 00:09:15,055 I was in bed watching my favorite show. 207 00:09:15,188 --> 00:09:17,557 Ooh. Was it Ninja Warrior? 208 00:09:17,691 --> 00:09:19,927 I love that one. 209 00:09:21,361 --> 00:09:23,831 The Young and the Restless. 210 00:09:23,931 --> 00:09:25,365 With a glass of wine. 211 00:09:25,465 --> 00:09:28,769 -Just one? -That's none of your business. 212 00:09:28,869 --> 00:09:30,537 FLEMING: Can anyone confirm your story? 213 00:09:30,604 --> 00:09:31,939 Any staff, or...? 214 00:09:32,039 --> 00:09:34,374 I'm between staff at the moment. 215 00:09:34,474 --> 00:09:36,243 But I'm always here. 216 00:09:36,343 --> 00:09:37,945 I don't get out a lot. 217 00:09:38,078 --> 00:09:39,780 Not like I used to. 218 00:09:39,880 --> 00:09:41,915 Is that because of Otis Langley 219 00:09:42,015 --> 00:09:44,752 and his cruel jokes at your expense? 220 00:09:44,852 --> 00:09:47,187 Oh. May I sit? 221 00:09:47,287 --> 00:09:48,656 Yes, you may. 222 00:09:48,756 --> 00:09:49,957 Thanks. 223 00:09:51,058 --> 00:09:53,360 And "cruel" is exactly the word for Otis Langley. 224 00:09:53,426 --> 00:09:54,795 I should be used to it by now, 225 00:09:54,895 --> 00:09:57,064 but the media has never been kind to me. 226 00:09:57,130 --> 00:09:59,599 -Had you been in touch with Mr. Langley? -What? 227 00:09:59,700 --> 00:10:00,934 I should reach out to him? 228 00:10:01,034 --> 00:10:03,436 He should have called me to apologize. 229 00:10:03,536 --> 00:10:05,939 I'm sorry. I don't mean to be rude, 230 00:10:06,073 --> 00:10:09,409 but there, uh, seems to be 231 00:10:09,476 --> 00:10:12,545 something... 232 00:10:12,646 --> 00:10:14,581 Oh... 233 00:10:14,648 --> 00:10:15,949 my. 234 00:10:16,049 --> 00:10:17,651 What is that? 235 00:10:20,587 --> 00:10:21,955 A pistol. 236 00:10:24,157 --> 00:10:25,826 (elevator bell dings) 237 00:10:26,760 --> 00:10:29,096 LORENA: Uh. Oh. 238 00:10:30,630 --> 00:10:33,200 Oh, Lorena! Not again! 239 00:10:33,300 --> 00:10:34,802 Defend me, Betty! 240 00:10:34,902 --> 00:10:37,805 Oh. You know I will! (gasps) 241 00:10:37,905 --> 00:10:39,506 Are you her attorney? 242 00:10:39,606 --> 00:10:41,909 -Excuse me? -She said, "Defend me." 243 00:10:42,009 --> 00:10:44,644 -Who are you? -Oh, I'm a lawyer, too, 244 00:10:44,745 --> 00:10:46,013 but I'm with the police. 245 00:10:46,146 --> 00:10:48,481 -Well, sort of. I-- -I'm not a lawyer. 246 00:10:48,615 --> 00:10:49,917 I'm a columnist. 247 00:10:50,017 --> 00:10:52,219 At The New York View! 248 00:10:52,319 --> 00:10:54,154 Oh, you're Betty Heymouth! 249 00:10:54,254 --> 00:10:56,824 I recognize you from the, um... 250 00:10:56,957 --> 00:10:59,860 Oh, my son works with you. 251 00:10:59,993 --> 00:11:02,195 Do you know Teddy Tascioni? He's a fact-checker. 252 00:11:02,329 --> 00:11:04,965 -I don't need those. -Oh. Well, he's... 253 00:11:05,065 --> 00:11:06,199 -GRACE: Elsbeth? -Oh. 254 00:11:06,333 --> 00:11:08,736 Oh, sorry. That's me. 255 00:11:08,836 --> 00:11:11,538 Nice to meet you, Betty Heymouth. 256 00:11:11,638 --> 00:11:13,206 BETTY: Uh-huh. 257 00:11:14,708 --> 00:11:18,178 Lorena, don't tell them a thing, dear. 258 00:11:18,278 --> 00:11:20,513 Oh, what a nightmare! 259 00:11:22,215 --> 00:11:24,351 Got any packages for me? 260 00:11:25,218 --> 00:11:28,021 * * 261 00:11:42,002 --> 00:11:44,704 Ah, you've seen the new CaffePro 6000. 262 00:11:44,805 --> 00:11:45,906 Nice, right? 263 00:11:46,039 --> 00:11:47,407 Here, I'll give you a tutorial. 264 00:11:47,540 --> 00:11:49,042 Where did it come from? 265 00:11:49,142 --> 00:11:51,411 The department found money in the discretionary budget. 266 00:11:51,511 --> 00:11:53,613 Each color is a different variety. 267 00:11:53,713 --> 00:11:57,450 Green is decaf, so, you want to avoid those. 268 00:11:59,386 --> 00:12:01,721 I don't like the smell of it. 269 00:12:01,855 --> 00:12:04,091 Really? It should have notes of... 270 00:12:04,191 --> 00:12:06,093 cinnamon and bay leaf. 271 00:12:06,226 --> 00:12:07,660 No, the machine. 272 00:12:07,727 --> 00:12:11,298 Plus, they repaired the squeaky radiator in my office, 273 00:12:11,398 --> 00:12:13,133 repainted the stairwell, and 274 00:12:13,233 --> 00:12:15,836 I could swear the Wi-Fi is faster. 275 00:12:15,903 --> 00:12:19,072 Yes. IT upgraded it last week. 276 00:12:19,172 --> 00:12:20,740 What game is he playing? 277 00:12:20,874 --> 00:12:22,742 -Who? -Tully. 278 00:12:22,843 --> 00:12:24,577 You think Commissioner Tully's the reason 279 00:12:24,677 --> 00:12:26,179 they're approving our requests? 280 00:12:26,246 --> 00:12:28,581 Yeah. One minute, he's humiliated in a poker game, 281 00:12:28,681 --> 00:12:30,984 the next, we have this. 282 00:12:31,084 --> 00:12:35,188 Yeah. It must be a part of his payback plan. 283 00:12:35,288 --> 00:12:37,524 The plan in which he... 284 00:12:37,624 --> 00:12:40,360 provides the precinct with sorely needed upgrades? 285 00:12:40,427 --> 00:12:41,929 Dastardly. 286 00:12:42,062 --> 00:12:43,797 Trust me. 287 00:12:43,931 --> 00:12:46,199 It's never what it seems with that guy. 288 00:12:48,535 --> 00:12:50,203 Captain Wagner, get ready. 289 00:12:50,303 --> 00:12:52,072 I have major tea. 290 00:12:52,172 --> 00:12:53,807 Those pods make tea, too? 291 00:12:53,907 --> 00:12:56,276 It's slang. It means she has gossip. 292 00:12:56,376 --> 00:12:57,811 Are you not on Instagram? 293 00:12:57,945 --> 00:12:59,913 Otis Langley 294 00:13:00,013 --> 00:13:01,781 was Pop Lunatic! 295 00:13:01,882 --> 00:13:03,650 -No! -Yes. 296 00:13:03,783 --> 00:13:05,285 I'm just kidding. What the hell is that? 297 00:13:05,385 --> 00:13:08,822 Pop Lunatic is this anonymous social media account. 298 00:13:08,922 --> 00:13:12,459 People send messages to it when they have celebrity gossip, 299 00:13:12,559 --> 00:13:14,461 sightings, blind items, 300 00:13:14,561 --> 00:13:16,629 and they reshare the juiciest stuff. 301 00:13:16,729 --> 00:13:18,165 I can't believe you don't follow. 302 00:13:18,265 --> 00:13:21,334 So, Otis had two phones on him when he died. 303 00:13:21,434 --> 00:13:22,702 And it turns out, one of them 304 00:13:22,802 --> 00:13:25,238 was a burner logged into the Pop Lunatic account. 305 00:13:25,305 --> 00:13:26,974 There was nothing else on the phone, 306 00:13:27,074 --> 00:13:28,976 and it was encrypted with a VPN. 307 00:13:29,076 --> 00:13:30,310 FLEMING: People are going 308 00:13:30,410 --> 00:13:32,079 to freak when they find out it was him. 309 00:13:32,145 --> 00:13:34,181 So you think running a secret account 310 00:13:34,281 --> 00:13:35,748 has something to do with his murder? 311 00:13:35,849 --> 00:13:36,816 FLEMING: Maybe. 312 00:13:36,950 --> 00:13:38,185 Several celebs were trying 313 00:13:38,285 --> 00:13:39,486 to sue the account for libel. 314 00:13:39,586 --> 00:13:41,288 But Otis also managed to piss off 315 00:13:41,388 --> 00:13:43,690 at least one person under his own name. 316 00:13:44,691 --> 00:13:46,126 Lorena Marchuk. 317 00:13:46,193 --> 00:13:47,660 And she's already got a criminal record. 318 00:13:47,760 --> 00:13:51,064 -Wasn't that white-collar? -Housing discrimination. 319 00:13:51,899 --> 00:13:53,700 Elsbeth, I didn't see you there. 320 00:13:54,801 --> 00:13:57,637 Betty Heymouth got an interview with her from prison. 321 00:13:57,737 --> 00:14:00,373 According to Betty, it was Lorena's second arrest 322 00:14:00,473 --> 00:14:02,342 that really made her infamous. 323 00:14:02,475 --> 00:14:05,112 She punched a Bergdorf's saleswoman. 324 00:14:05,212 --> 00:14:06,613 (laughs) Yeah, I think that's when 325 00:14:06,679 --> 00:14:08,215 Otis started using her face as a jump scare. 326 00:14:08,348 --> 00:14:12,619 Plus, ballistics matched the gun we found at Lorena's 327 00:14:12,685 --> 00:14:14,955 with the shell casing from the crime scene. 328 00:14:15,022 --> 00:14:17,624 A 1970s Soviet-made service sidearm. 329 00:14:17,724 --> 00:14:20,527 Lorena's late husband was from Belarus. We think it was his. 330 00:14:20,660 --> 00:14:23,196 -Mm. Betty doesn't. -Excuse me? 331 00:14:23,330 --> 00:14:24,831 Betty Heymouth. 332 00:14:24,932 --> 00:14:26,533 She thinks Lorena was innocent. 333 00:14:26,633 --> 00:14:28,902 -Why? -Hard to say, actually. 334 00:14:29,036 --> 00:14:31,972 She included a lot of details that made her seem guilty. 335 00:14:32,039 --> 00:14:33,840 Maybe because she is guilty. 336 00:14:33,907 --> 00:14:36,043 I don't know. I think I'm Team Betty. 337 00:14:36,176 --> 00:14:37,544 Are you? 338 00:14:37,644 --> 00:14:39,312 I just don't understand why Lorena would let me sit 339 00:14:39,412 --> 00:14:41,214 on a loaded gun if she knew it was there. 340 00:14:41,348 --> 00:14:42,715 What did I ever do to her? 341 00:14:42,849 --> 00:14:45,385 Maybe she got drunk and forgot where she stashed it. 342 00:14:45,485 --> 00:14:47,720 Or maybe she didn't put it there. 343 00:14:47,854 --> 00:14:50,790 Also, if Otis was making fun of her for years, 344 00:14:50,890 --> 00:14:54,928 why did she suddenly decide to shoot him yesterday? 345 00:14:55,028 --> 00:14:56,429 These are all fine questions. 346 00:14:56,529 --> 00:14:59,099 Unfortunately, Lorena's lawyered up. 347 00:14:59,232 --> 00:15:01,201 She's not taking any questions. 348 00:15:01,301 --> 00:15:03,403 Well, then... 349 00:15:03,536 --> 00:15:05,305 maybe we should go talk to someone 350 00:15:05,405 --> 00:15:07,941 whose questions she is taking. 351 00:15:10,110 --> 00:15:12,112 Ms. Marchuk lives a few floors up? 352 00:15:12,245 --> 00:15:14,247 Yeah, she's on the sixteenth floor. 353 00:15:14,347 --> 00:15:17,250 Better view, a longer elevator ride. 354 00:15:17,350 --> 00:15:19,152 Did you really meet Mick Jagger? 355 00:15:19,252 --> 00:15:21,888 Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. First time I met Mick, 356 00:15:21,955 --> 00:15:24,757 I was using the pay phone at Studio 54, 357 00:15:24,857 --> 00:15:27,660 and I was dictating my column, and he came up to me, 358 00:15:27,760 --> 00:15:29,062 tapped me on the shoulder, 359 00:15:29,129 --> 00:15:30,530 and he said he needed to use the phone. 360 00:15:30,630 --> 00:15:32,299 My guess-- he wanted to call his drug dealer. 361 00:15:32,432 --> 00:15:34,467 I told him to buzz off. Betty Heymouth 362 00:15:34,567 --> 00:15:37,437 has never missed her filing deadline. Not once. 363 00:15:37,537 --> 00:15:39,739 You and Ms. Marchuk are close? 364 00:15:39,806 --> 00:15:42,142 Oh, my God. You met James Brown? 365 00:15:42,242 --> 00:15:44,978 Yeah, yeah, I did. Yeah, Lorena is... 366 00:15:45,078 --> 00:15:46,879 -Well, she... -Oh, my God. 367 00:15:46,946 --> 00:15:48,948 -And Princess Di? -BETTY: Yes. I'll save you time. 368 00:15:49,082 --> 00:15:50,383 I've met all them 369 00:15:50,483 --> 00:15:52,252 -and then some. -Ah. 370 00:15:52,319 --> 00:15:54,054 You're not from New York, are you? 371 00:15:54,154 --> 00:15:55,922 -Peoria. -Oh. 372 00:15:55,989 --> 00:15:59,559 Yes, well, Lorena and I first met in the '90s, Detective, 373 00:15:59,626 --> 00:16:01,394 when she bought into this building. 374 00:16:01,461 --> 00:16:03,730 That was after her first prison stay. 375 00:16:03,796 --> 00:16:06,399 And you really never missed a filing deadline? 376 00:16:06,466 --> 00:16:09,936 -I really haven't. -What is that? Um, midnight? 377 00:16:10,003 --> 00:16:11,304 11:30. 378 00:16:11,404 --> 00:16:13,640 -Huh. -What? 379 00:16:13,773 --> 00:16:18,178 Oh, well, uh, in today's column... 380 00:16:18,311 --> 00:16:20,880 Where is it? Let's see. 381 00:16:20,980 --> 00:16:22,282 Uh, buh-buh-buh... 382 00:16:22,382 --> 00:16:23,683 (singsongy): I don't know where I put it. 383 00:16:23,783 --> 00:16:25,318 Buh-buh-buh, ah-ah-ah. 384 00:16:25,418 --> 00:16:26,986 Here it is, here it is. 385 00:16:27,087 --> 00:16:28,155 Oh-- Uh... 386 00:16:28,288 --> 00:16:29,256 Sorry. (laughs) 387 00:16:29,356 --> 00:16:30,523 Um... (clears throat) 388 00:16:30,623 --> 00:16:33,860 It says, "I just can't picture 389 00:16:33,960 --> 00:16:36,763 "frail, aging Lorena pulling a pistol 390 00:16:36,829 --> 00:16:39,732 on a younger, bigger man at such close range." 391 00:16:39,832 --> 00:16:41,968 You don't need to read it to me, I wrote it. 392 00:16:42,035 --> 00:16:43,670 But what has it got to do with my deadline? 393 00:16:43,770 --> 00:16:47,006 Well, it's true that Otis was murdered with a pistol, 394 00:16:47,140 --> 00:16:49,842 but the police didn't release that information 395 00:16:49,942 --> 00:16:51,611 until early this morning. 396 00:16:51,678 --> 00:16:53,546 Are you a psychic? 397 00:16:54,381 --> 00:16:56,216 Well, I-I don't wait for press releases 398 00:16:56,349 --> 00:16:57,650 to get my information. 399 00:16:57,717 --> 00:16:59,219 I have my own sources. 400 00:16:59,352 --> 00:17:01,321 Oh, really? Like who? 401 00:17:01,421 --> 00:17:04,156 Oh. Ha, ha. Nice try. 402 00:17:04,223 --> 00:17:08,461 You see, the thing is, I am very, very loyal to my friends. 403 00:17:08,560 --> 00:17:13,133 I really am, I mean-- and whatever Lorena's sins, 404 00:17:13,200 --> 00:17:15,801 she has always taken my calls, 405 00:17:15,902 --> 00:17:17,737 and in my book, 406 00:17:17,837 --> 00:17:19,239 that makes you a friend. 407 00:17:19,372 --> 00:17:20,772 Well, hang on. 408 00:17:20,873 --> 00:17:23,542 That doesn't sound like you really think she's innocent. 409 00:17:23,643 --> 00:17:25,612 (sighs) 410 00:17:25,712 --> 00:17:28,481 Maybe I-I, I just don't want to believe it. 411 00:17:28,548 --> 00:17:30,517 -Why not? -Well, 412 00:17:30,583 --> 00:17:32,685 I've got a feeling it might be my fault. 413 00:17:32,752 --> 00:17:36,022 You see, I went up there that morning to have some tea, 414 00:17:36,123 --> 00:17:37,757 and I showed her a clip that I had seen 415 00:17:37,890 --> 00:17:39,792 of Otis insulting her. 416 00:17:39,892 --> 00:17:42,862 And... Oh, my God. 417 00:17:42,929 --> 00:17:44,764 Do you think I might have put her up to it? 418 00:17:44,864 --> 00:17:48,135 How did she seem when you showed her the clip? 419 00:17:48,235 --> 00:17:50,770 Well, I shouldn't say, but I will. 420 00:17:51,571 --> 00:17:55,242 She was very, very angry. 421 00:17:59,011 --> 00:18:01,381 You people, please be kind to Lorena. 422 00:18:01,481 --> 00:18:03,716 She's been through a lot. 423 00:18:04,884 --> 00:18:06,286 Is something wrong? 424 00:18:06,386 --> 00:18:07,720 Uh, no. 425 00:18:07,787 --> 00:18:10,423 It's just, my building has the same kind of lock. 426 00:18:10,523 --> 00:18:13,260 Well, I'm sure that passes for interesting in Illinois, 427 00:18:13,360 --> 00:18:15,528 -but, uh... -(chuckles): No, no. 428 00:18:15,595 --> 00:18:17,096 It's just that, um, 429 00:18:17,197 --> 00:18:21,234 this kind of lock, it has a switch. 430 00:18:21,301 --> 00:18:24,671 So, if you just press this, it keeps it from locking. 431 00:18:24,771 --> 00:18:26,939 So, if you leave without your keys, 432 00:18:27,039 --> 00:18:28,408 you won't lock yourself out. 433 00:18:28,508 --> 00:18:31,311 Uh, presumably, Lorena has the same kind of lock? 434 00:18:31,411 --> 00:18:33,413 Presumably, but I don't follow. 435 00:18:33,513 --> 00:18:37,317 Well, anyone who had access to Lorena's apartment yesterday 436 00:18:37,417 --> 00:18:41,554 could have flipped the switch 437 00:18:41,621 --> 00:18:43,956 on their way out... 438 00:18:44,957 --> 00:18:49,629 ...to make sure they'd be able to reenter, 439 00:18:49,762 --> 00:18:52,899 if they wanted to, say, 440 00:18:52,999 --> 00:18:54,567 I don't know, 441 00:18:54,634 --> 00:18:58,671 plant a pistol between two couch cushions? 442 00:18:59,506 --> 00:19:00,773 (Betty scoffs) 443 00:19:00,840 --> 00:19:03,310 Well, anything's possible. 444 00:19:03,410 --> 00:19:06,145 But proving something like that would be mighty tough, 445 00:19:06,279 --> 00:19:07,580 -right? -Mm. 446 00:19:07,680 --> 00:19:09,416 (clears throat) Uh... 447 00:19:09,482 --> 00:19:11,818 you'll have to excuse me, my deadline looms. 448 00:19:11,918 --> 00:19:13,286 Can I...? 449 00:19:21,994 --> 00:19:23,796 (exhales) 450 00:19:25,031 --> 00:19:26,766 Mother Teresa? 451 00:19:26,833 --> 00:19:29,702 She really has met everybody. 452 00:19:29,836 --> 00:19:31,003 -(knocking on door) -Oh, hey. 453 00:19:31,103 --> 00:19:32,905 -Come on in. -Hey. Are you seeing 454 00:19:33,005 --> 00:19:34,441 all this stuff about Otis? 455 00:19:34,541 --> 00:19:35,508 No. What stuff? 456 00:19:35,642 --> 00:19:37,510 -May I? -Yes. 457 00:19:37,610 --> 00:19:39,912 RACHEL (over video): Look, I know it's, like, really bad 458 00:19:40,012 --> 00:19:41,648 to, like, speak ill of the dead, 459 00:19:41,714 --> 00:19:44,183 but all these stories are coming out about how nice Otis was, 460 00:19:44,317 --> 00:19:46,753 and I just want you to know that it's not true. 461 00:19:46,853 --> 00:19:48,288 Oops, I said it. 462 00:19:48,388 --> 00:19:51,057 But, yeah, ask anyone who worked on the show. 463 00:19:52,091 --> 00:19:53,460 (whispers): Otis was a dick. 464 00:19:53,560 --> 00:19:56,296 Oh, how disappointing. 465 00:19:56,363 --> 00:19:58,265 Once this girl spoke up, everyone started 466 00:19:58,365 --> 00:20:00,233 posting their stories about Otis. 467 00:20:00,367 --> 00:20:02,402 I mean, now the hashtag #OtisWasMean 468 00:20:02,502 --> 00:20:04,571 is trending all over social media. 469 00:20:04,671 --> 00:20:06,373 "He sent back his mashed potatoes 470 00:20:06,473 --> 00:20:08,207 because they were mushy." 471 00:20:08,341 --> 00:20:09,742 God. 472 00:20:09,842 --> 00:20:11,578 Oh. Wait, wait, wait. Scroll... 473 00:20:11,678 --> 00:20:13,980 Um, here. Hold on. 474 00:20:14,080 --> 00:20:15,181 Uh, ah-ah-ah... 475 00:20:15,248 --> 00:20:17,016 There. 476 00:20:17,083 --> 00:20:20,052 "Otis Langley was one of the gentlest souls I knew. 477 00:20:20,152 --> 00:20:22,389 I will miss him greatly." 478 00:20:22,489 --> 00:20:25,091 (laughs) That person needs to read the room. 479 00:20:25,224 --> 00:20:27,126 That person... 480 00:20:27,226 --> 00:20:28,828 is Nadine. 481 00:20:29,562 --> 00:20:31,631 My assistant scheduled that tribute to go out 482 00:20:31,731 --> 00:20:34,267 before the stories about Otis began dropping. 483 00:20:34,367 --> 00:20:36,235 I'm just glad there's at least one other person 484 00:20:36,336 --> 00:20:37,570 who didn't know he was a jerk. 485 00:20:37,670 --> 00:20:39,706 I was starting to feel like a rube. 486 00:20:41,808 --> 00:20:44,277 No, I knew. Everyone did. 487 00:20:44,377 --> 00:20:45,978 But when someone famous dies, 488 00:20:46,078 --> 00:20:48,147 it's traditional to post photos you took together 489 00:20:48,247 --> 00:20:51,017 to emphasize one's own proximity to stardom. 490 00:20:51,117 --> 00:20:53,786 And I believe strongly in self-promotion. 491 00:20:53,886 --> 00:20:55,355 Ooh, what are you promoting? 492 00:20:55,422 --> 00:20:58,057 (gasps) My newest enterprise: 493 00:20:58,157 --> 00:20:59,692 Eau de ChouChou. 494 00:20:59,792 --> 00:21:02,929 High-end canine fragrances for the dog who has everything. 495 00:21:03,029 --> 00:21:06,966 A-Aren't dogs highly sensitive to scents? 496 00:21:07,099 --> 00:21:09,302 Trust me, once your little Gizmo tries it, 497 00:21:09,402 --> 00:21:11,404 she'll feel naked leaving the house without it. 498 00:21:11,471 --> 00:21:12,605 Gonzo. 499 00:21:12,739 --> 00:21:14,307 And she is naked when she leaves the house. 500 00:21:14,407 --> 00:21:17,410 If everybody knew that Otis was a jerk, 501 00:21:17,477 --> 00:21:20,146 then why didn't I ever read about it in the press? 502 00:21:20,246 --> 00:21:21,948 Well, you know how gossip works. 503 00:21:22,081 --> 00:21:24,116 Clearly, he was trading information about celebrities 504 00:21:24,250 --> 00:21:26,085 in exchange for protection. 505 00:21:26,152 --> 00:21:27,487 Oh, that makes sense. 506 00:21:27,620 --> 00:21:30,323 He did have a lot of dirt on other celebs. 507 00:21:30,423 --> 00:21:32,492 -Hmm? -Oh, we think Otis 508 00:21:32,625 --> 00:21:34,461 was the man behind Pop Lunatic. 509 00:21:34,594 --> 00:21:35,962 You're joking. I love Pop Lunatic. 510 00:21:36,095 --> 00:21:38,230 I am always sending them tips about myself. 511 00:21:38,331 --> 00:21:42,101 In fact, I've sent several in the past few days. 512 00:21:42,201 --> 00:21:44,737 You're telling me it's been Otis this entire time? 513 00:21:44,837 --> 00:21:48,274 We think so. We found him with a phone logged into the account. 514 00:21:48,341 --> 00:21:51,310 Oh, no wonder the account hasn't posted anything since Otis died. 515 00:21:51,411 --> 00:21:54,981 Elsbeth Taskioni, this is some major gossip. 516 00:21:55,081 --> 00:21:57,149 (chuckles) "Tascioni." 517 00:21:57,283 --> 00:21:59,018 (ticking, rings) 518 00:21:59,151 --> 00:22:02,922 Some of these stories about Otis make him seem really nasty. 519 00:22:03,022 --> 00:22:04,591 Oh, thank you. 520 00:22:04,657 --> 00:22:07,960 Ooh. Could I have one of those, too? Please? 521 00:22:08,060 --> 00:22:09,629 -Huh. -I heard that he once 522 00:22:09,696 --> 00:22:11,297 threw a shih tzu at an intern. 523 00:22:11,364 --> 00:22:13,833 -Did you see that one? -I did. 524 00:22:13,933 --> 00:22:15,735 But I think it was a schnauzer. 525 00:22:15,835 --> 00:22:18,104 Wait, where did I see that? 526 00:22:18,204 --> 00:22:19,205 (gasps softly) 527 00:22:19,338 --> 00:22:21,541 Oh, it was a blind item 528 00:22:21,674 --> 00:22:24,143 on Pop Lunatic a few weeks ago. 529 00:22:24,243 --> 00:22:27,013 I was scrolling through and-- Look. 530 00:22:27,847 --> 00:22:30,717 "Which well-regarded TV impresario's network 531 00:22:30,817 --> 00:22:32,552 "paid a giant settlement after he threw 532 00:22:32,652 --> 00:22:34,654 a schnauzer at his intern?" 533 00:22:34,754 --> 00:22:37,123 All right, from Otis himself, it was a schnauzer. 534 00:22:37,189 --> 00:22:39,659 No, Nadine. Why would Otis 535 00:22:39,726 --> 00:22:42,795 post a negative blind item about himself? 536 00:22:42,862 --> 00:22:45,064 To cover his tracks. Half the items I send in 537 00:22:45,164 --> 00:22:46,499 about myself are unflattering. 538 00:22:46,566 --> 00:22:48,868 Otherwise, people know you're the source. 539 00:22:48,968 --> 00:22:52,439 Can I see those last few DMs you sent him? 540 00:22:56,208 --> 00:22:58,845 Oh, wow. Okay. Hmm. 541 00:22:58,911 --> 00:23:00,279 Mm. 542 00:23:00,379 --> 00:23:01,514 Uh, look. 543 00:23:01,581 --> 00:23:03,049 Marked as read. 544 00:23:03,149 --> 00:23:05,652 You sent these after he died. 545 00:23:05,752 --> 00:23:08,054 That means someone else is accessing the account. 546 00:23:08,154 --> 00:23:09,689 Maybe he had an accomplice. 547 00:23:09,789 --> 00:23:11,524 But why weren't they posting new content? 548 00:23:11,624 --> 00:23:14,727 Maybe Otis wasn't Pop Lunatic at all. 549 00:23:14,827 --> 00:23:17,497 Maybe the phone belonged to the person who killed him. 550 00:23:17,597 --> 00:23:19,632 (whispers): But who was that? 551 00:23:26,839 --> 00:23:30,543 SIM card in... (exhales) 552 00:23:32,579 --> 00:23:34,447 Activate... 553 00:23:35,281 --> 00:23:37,116 ...VPN. 554 00:23:37,216 --> 00:23:38,718 (gasps) 555 00:23:38,818 --> 00:23:39,652 Oh. 556 00:23:39,752 --> 00:23:42,789 Wow, this looks interesting. 557 00:23:43,623 --> 00:23:44,624 (chuckles) 558 00:23:44,757 --> 00:23:47,494 You don't say. But I will. 559 00:23:51,798 --> 00:23:52,999 Go ahead. 560 00:23:54,166 --> 00:23:56,603 No. 561 00:23:57,970 --> 00:23:59,405 Do you know who this is? 562 00:24:00,439 --> 00:24:01,874 No. 563 00:24:03,743 --> 00:24:05,678 -How about him? -No. 564 00:24:05,812 --> 00:24:07,780 Really? I love him. 565 00:24:07,880 --> 00:24:10,349 FLEMING: Okay, how about this one? 566 00:24:12,619 --> 00:24:14,787 Bob Hope. Obviously. 567 00:24:14,887 --> 00:24:17,089 What is the meaning of all this? 568 00:24:19,492 --> 00:24:21,060 (lock clicks) 569 00:24:21,160 --> 00:24:24,597 All of those people were featured in Pop Lunatic posts. 570 00:24:24,697 --> 00:24:26,799 If Lorena has no idea who they are... 571 00:24:26,899 --> 00:24:29,836 She probably didn't run the Pop Lunatic account. 572 00:24:29,936 --> 00:24:31,738 -I get it. But maybe she was lying. -Mm-hmm. 573 00:24:31,838 --> 00:24:34,273 But we didn't tell her why we were quizzing her, 574 00:24:34,373 --> 00:24:36,876 and her lawyer offered her cooperation 575 00:24:37,009 --> 00:24:38,444 as a show of good faith. 576 00:24:38,511 --> 00:24:41,313 Okay, fine, so, what's your point? 577 00:24:41,413 --> 00:24:45,585 Well, I think whoever murdered Otis is the real Pop Lunatic, 578 00:24:45,685 --> 00:24:48,320 and they planted that phone at the crime scene 579 00:24:48,387 --> 00:24:50,422 to make it look like Otis. 580 00:24:50,523 --> 00:24:51,691 Who would do that? 581 00:24:51,791 --> 00:24:53,560 Betty Heymouth. 582 00:24:53,660 --> 00:24:55,662 She's a master of framing-- 583 00:24:55,728 --> 00:24:58,831 information and people. 584 00:24:58,931 --> 00:25:01,500 Betty's nearly as old as Lorena. 585 00:25:01,601 --> 00:25:02,969 You're on Instagram. 586 00:25:03,035 --> 00:25:04,503 Age is just a number, right? 587 00:25:04,571 --> 00:25:07,707 "Pat Nixon called me anytime she was in New York. 588 00:25:07,807 --> 00:25:09,408 "We'd have breakfast at the Waldorf 589 00:25:09,542 --> 00:25:12,712 and gab about drab D.C." 590 00:25:13,512 --> 00:25:16,649 That's from today. Pat Nixon. 591 00:25:16,749 --> 00:25:20,519 You think Betty's read up on the latest Twitch star? 592 00:25:20,620 --> 00:25:22,889 What motive could she have to kill Otis? 593 00:25:22,989 --> 00:25:24,223 Good question. 594 00:25:24,323 --> 00:25:27,860 Let me see what my inside source can dig up. 595 00:25:29,261 --> 00:25:31,530 What's a "Lonelygirl15"? 596 00:25:32,298 --> 00:25:35,334 It was an early YouTube channel that ended up being a hoax. 597 00:25:35,434 --> 00:25:37,203 People weren't as Internet-savvy back then. 598 00:25:37,303 --> 00:25:40,272 So, that means Betty wrote about something modern. 599 00:25:40,372 --> 00:25:42,709 Yep. My copy editor friend told me 600 00:25:42,775 --> 00:25:45,712 that Betty once tried reaching a younger audience, 601 00:25:45,778 --> 00:25:47,614 uh, covering younger celebrities, 602 00:25:47,747 --> 00:25:48,915 reality stars, tech, 603 00:25:49,015 --> 00:25:50,717 but then Betty's readers revolted. 604 00:25:50,783 --> 00:25:53,653 -Interesting. -And so, the paper's owners got nervous, 605 00:25:53,753 --> 00:25:55,922 and so, Betty went back to her old material, 606 00:25:56,022 --> 00:25:59,025 talking about Raquel Welch and Gorbachev or whatever. 607 00:25:59,125 --> 00:26:01,594 (gasps) But I bet she missed 608 00:26:01,694 --> 00:26:03,763 getting the scoop on newer stories. 609 00:26:03,863 --> 00:26:07,099 Maybe she found a different outlet for her passion. 610 00:26:07,233 --> 00:26:09,001 Ah, but running a side account like Pop Lunatic 611 00:26:09,101 --> 00:26:10,903 would have been in breach of her contract. 612 00:26:11,003 --> 00:26:12,238 Well, all the more reason 613 00:26:12,338 --> 00:26:14,373 to make sure her identity stayed secret. 614 00:26:14,473 --> 00:26:16,609 Plus, all those celebs suing Pop Lunatic 615 00:26:16,743 --> 00:26:19,378 meant she'd probably go bankrupt if exposed. 616 00:26:19,478 --> 00:26:21,814 -Sounds like a motive. -Yes. 617 00:26:21,948 --> 00:26:23,582 (both chuckle) 618 00:26:23,650 --> 00:26:27,086 Sorry to interrupt, but, um, check this out. 619 00:26:27,153 --> 00:26:28,287 So... 620 00:26:28,387 --> 00:26:30,256 Another Otis horror story, 621 00:26:30,322 --> 00:26:32,258 but this one has a video 622 00:26:32,358 --> 00:26:34,794 from the day before he died, and look. 623 00:26:34,927 --> 00:26:37,096 WAITRESS (over video): So, Otis Langley came into the restaurant. 624 00:26:37,196 --> 00:26:38,731 He was so rude and disruptive. 625 00:26:38,798 --> 00:26:40,800 He was clearly in a bad mood the minute he walked in. 626 00:26:40,933 --> 00:26:43,903 This is the moment where he screamed in my manager's face 627 00:26:43,970 --> 00:26:45,471 and refused to pay his bill because he saw 628 00:26:45,604 --> 00:26:48,140 "specks of yellow" in his egg white omelet. 629 00:26:48,240 --> 00:26:50,276 You can see he stormed out to his car. 630 00:26:50,342 --> 00:26:51,644 This is where it gets-- 631 00:26:51,744 --> 00:26:53,579 -ELSBETH: Wait. Pause it. -(keyboard clicks) 632 00:26:53,646 --> 00:26:55,247 The license plate. 633 00:26:55,314 --> 00:26:56,916 GRACE: Exactly. 634 00:26:57,016 --> 00:26:58,317 Isn't that Betty's car? 635 00:26:58,417 --> 00:27:00,086 ELSBETH (laughs): Yeah. 636 00:27:00,186 --> 00:27:02,554 (both chuckle) 637 00:27:03,890 --> 00:27:05,357 (indistinct chatter) 638 00:27:10,029 --> 00:27:12,331 Oh. Oh, I didn't bring tissues, did you? 639 00:27:12,431 --> 00:27:13,733 I think this is gonna be a weepy. 640 00:27:13,833 --> 00:27:15,201 No, just focus on the actors' teeth. 641 00:27:15,301 --> 00:27:17,837 Disgust keeps the mascara intact. 642 00:27:17,937 --> 00:27:18,938 Oh, okay. 643 00:27:19,005 --> 00:27:20,039 Oh, sorry. 644 00:27:20,139 --> 00:27:21,407 I'll see you inside. 645 00:27:21,507 --> 00:27:23,542 -REPORTER: Over here! -REPORTER 2: Who are you? 646 00:27:23,676 --> 00:27:24,877 Uh, me? I'm nobody. 647 00:27:25,011 --> 00:27:26,512 I'm just trying to get down to the... 648 00:27:26,645 --> 00:27:29,181 Don't mind me. Okay. Sorry. 649 00:27:29,315 --> 00:27:30,683 (gasps, chokes) 650 00:27:30,817 --> 00:27:33,019 -REPORTER 3: Are you two together? -What? No. 651 00:27:33,119 --> 00:27:34,687 Let me go this way. 652 00:27:38,657 --> 00:27:41,360 So, if somebody were to play you in a movie, 653 00:27:41,460 --> 00:27:43,062 who would you want it to be? Who, who, who? 654 00:27:43,195 --> 00:27:45,364 -Oh, Peoria. -Ah. 655 00:27:45,464 --> 00:27:47,333 What are you doing here? 656 00:27:47,433 --> 00:27:49,468 Oh, my gosh. 657 00:27:49,568 --> 00:27:51,704 This really is glamorous, isn't it? 658 00:27:51,804 --> 00:27:55,141 Yeah, well, it loses its luster after a few decades. 659 00:27:55,241 --> 00:27:58,310 But now that I've got you, TMZ is reporting the news 660 00:27:58,377 --> 00:28:00,512 that Otis Langley was running 661 00:28:00,579 --> 00:28:02,581 that Pop Looney Tunes account. 662 00:28:02,715 --> 00:28:04,784 Do the police have a comment? 663 00:28:04,884 --> 00:28:06,385 (laughs): Oh, wow. 664 00:28:06,485 --> 00:28:10,289 You never stop reporting, do you? 665 00:28:11,090 --> 00:28:12,759 -No comment. -Okay. 666 00:28:12,859 --> 00:28:14,326 But, um, be honest. 667 00:28:14,426 --> 00:28:17,496 -Were you really that surprised? -Ugh, me? 668 00:28:17,596 --> 00:28:19,698 -What do I know about it? -Well, you two were close. 669 00:28:19,799 --> 00:28:22,268 I just saw a video of Otis getting into your car. 670 00:28:22,401 --> 00:28:25,271 Actually, it was the day before he died. 671 00:28:25,404 --> 00:28:29,208 Well, Otis and I, we had a working relationship. 672 00:28:29,275 --> 00:28:30,810 Well, what were you two talking about? 673 00:28:30,910 --> 00:28:32,544 (chuckles): Oh, now it's my turn. 674 00:28:32,611 --> 00:28:33,780 (laughs) 675 00:28:33,880 --> 00:28:36,515 No comment. Otis was a source. 676 00:28:36,582 --> 00:28:38,617 Oh! Alec Baldwin. 677 00:28:38,717 --> 00:28:41,120 -Oh. -Hilaria! Buenas noches. 678 00:28:41,220 --> 00:28:42,922 She likes to speak Spanish. 679 00:28:43,055 --> 00:28:44,991 Uh, let me guess. 680 00:28:45,091 --> 00:28:48,627 You kept Otis's bad behavior out of your column 681 00:28:48,727 --> 00:28:51,463 in exchange for gossip about others? 682 00:28:51,563 --> 00:28:53,432 Yeah, it's a dirty business. 683 00:28:53,532 --> 00:28:56,102 Well, nice running into you, Peoria. 684 00:28:56,235 --> 00:29:00,606 Um, oh, a meeting in a car, ooh, that sounds urgent. 685 00:29:00,706 --> 00:29:03,075 He must've really wanted to speak with you. 686 00:29:03,142 --> 00:29:04,743 Hmm. Well, as we now know, 687 00:29:04,844 --> 00:29:06,612 with Otis Langley running Pop Lunatic, 688 00:29:06,712 --> 00:29:08,214 he had a lot of gossip to give, 689 00:29:08,314 --> 00:29:11,050 you know, and he made a lot of enemies. 690 00:29:11,117 --> 00:29:13,619 Um-- oh, actually, listen. 691 00:29:13,719 --> 00:29:15,621 Between us... 692 00:29:15,721 --> 00:29:17,957 I'm not sure Otis was Pop Lunatic. 693 00:29:18,057 --> 00:29:20,459 -What do you mean? -Well, for one thing, 694 00:29:20,559 --> 00:29:23,262 not every post was from a direct message. 695 00:29:23,362 --> 00:29:25,998 I mean... I mean, a lot of them were. 696 00:29:26,098 --> 00:29:28,000 Gosh, if I had known about Pop Lunatic 697 00:29:28,100 --> 00:29:31,670 when I spotted Ina Garten in Williams Sonoma... 698 00:29:31,770 --> 00:29:33,305 What's your point? 699 00:29:34,506 --> 00:29:36,575 Whoever ran the account 700 00:29:36,642 --> 00:29:39,678 clearly had offline sources of their own. 701 00:29:39,812 --> 00:29:42,815 Maybe someone in your line of work? 702 00:29:42,915 --> 00:29:44,350 -(chime plays) -Oh! 703 00:29:44,450 --> 00:29:46,452 You better get into the theater, Peoria. 704 00:29:46,552 --> 00:29:48,487 -The movie is starting. -Oh. Oh! 705 00:29:48,587 --> 00:29:50,356 * * 706 00:29:55,862 --> 00:29:57,830 ELSBETH: Excuse me. Excuse me. 707 00:29:57,930 --> 00:30:00,499 -(inhales) -Ooh, I love popcorn. 708 00:30:00,599 --> 00:30:02,368 Were you talking to Betty Heymouth? 709 00:30:02,468 --> 00:30:04,136 -I sure was. -Be careful. 710 00:30:04,203 --> 00:30:06,973 Any publicist will tell you, she's nice to those she likes 711 00:30:07,073 --> 00:30:09,175 and vicious to anyone who crosses her. 712 00:30:09,308 --> 00:30:12,478 Unlike me, Betty has a bad side. 713 00:30:12,544 --> 00:30:14,180 (elevator bell dings) 714 00:30:15,781 --> 00:30:17,083 Elsbeth. 715 00:30:17,183 --> 00:30:20,019 -Have you seen Betty's column? -(gasps) 716 00:30:20,152 --> 00:30:21,553 (Elsbeth groans) 717 00:30:22,354 --> 00:30:25,357 It attacks Commissioner Tully and you. 718 00:30:25,457 --> 00:30:27,493 -And now... -"The Keystone Commish 719 00:30:27,559 --> 00:30:31,230 "has allowed a ditzy redhead to harass innocents. 720 00:30:31,330 --> 00:30:33,165 "But this non-officer of the law 721 00:30:33,232 --> 00:30:35,401 has her own beef with the victim." 722 00:30:35,501 --> 00:30:37,069 I didn't have beef with Otis. 723 00:30:37,169 --> 00:30:38,737 Yeah, uh, apparently, you left 724 00:30:38,871 --> 00:30:41,140 the New York Confidential's office an angry voicemail? 725 00:30:41,207 --> 00:30:42,942 -But Elsbeth... -I called with a correction 726 00:30:43,042 --> 00:30:45,577 when his show's website misspelled my name. 727 00:30:45,711 --> 00:30:47,379 And that was months ago. 728 00:30:47,479 --> 00:30:49,481 -And that's hardly... -Elsbeth, I am trying to tell you... 729 00:30:49,548 --> 00:30:51,383 WAGNER: Elsbeth? 730 00:30:55,421 --> 00:30:57,756 (whispers): ...Commissioner Tully's here to see you. 731 00:31:05,064 --> 00:31:06,665 So, the way this looks to me, 732 00:31:06,765 --> 00:31:08,700 I was minding my business, doing my job, 733 00:31:08,800 --> 00:31:11,070 until you two made a very loud, 734 00:31:11,203 --> 00:31:15,975 very public enemy of Betty Heymouth. 735 00:31:16,075 --> 00:31:20,179 I get to open the morning paper and learn that, uh, 736 00:31:20,246 --> 00:31:23,549 I am screwing up "royally," 737 00:31:23,615 --> 00:31:25,784 and I need to be replaced. 738 00:31:25,918 --> 00:31:28,854 Well, she's pressuring you because she's scared. 739 00:31:28,921 --> 00:31:31,690 -Elsbeth. -TULLY: No, no. No, no. 740 00:31:31,790 --> 00:31:33,092 Let's hear it. 741 00:31:33,192 --> 00:31:34,393 This should be fascinating. 742 00:31:34,493 --> 00:31:37,329 Okay, well, we think-- I think-- 743 00:31:37,429 --> 00:31:39,265 that Betty Heymouth may be involved 744 00:31:39,365 --> 00:31:40,967 in the murder of Otis Langley. 745 00:31:41,867 --> 00:31:43,135 Oh. I see. 746 00:31:43,269 --> 00:31:44,636 And you are the detective 747 00:31:44,736 --> 00:31:47,039 -on that case? -Uh, well, no, 748 00:31:47,106 --> 00:31:48,707 but Detective Fleming is coming around to my... 749 00:31:48,774 --> 00:31:51,377 Detective Fleming is coming around? Oh, good. 750 00:31:51,477 --> 00:31:54,913 Maybe I am running a slapdash operation here, Charles, 751 00:31:54,981 --> 00:31:57,049 -because what the hell? -If it's one thing 752 00:31:57,116 --> 00:32:00,486 -I know, I trust this woman's hunches. -Her hunches? 753 00:32:00,619 --> 00:32:02,254 -WAGNER: Yes. -She is here 754 00:32:02,354 --> 00:32:05,824 to make sure that the department doesn't get sued. 755 00:32:05,924 --> 00:32:07,994 That is her job. Meanwhile, 756 00:32:08,127 --> 00:32:10,629 she appears to be investigating a case 757 00:32:10,729 --> 00:32:13,499 wherein she has a history with the victim? 758 00:32:13,632 --> 00:32:15,467 I called New York Confidential's tip line 759 00:32:15,601 --> 00:32:17,003 with a firm but polite correction. 760 00:32:17,136 --> 00:32:18,804 I have no idea how she heard about that, 761 00:32:18,904 --> 00:32:20,939 but she's making it into more than it was. 762 00:32:21,007 --> 00:32:24,010 That's because she is a gossip columnist. 763 00:32:24,143 --> 00:32:25,411 That is her job! 764 00:32:26,245 --> 00:32:28,380 She may be an old bag, but she... (laughs softly) 765 00:32:28,480 --> 00:32:30,316 ...she has a lot of readers in high places. 766 00:32:30,416 --> 00:32:32,951 And an extremely vindictive streak. 767 00:32:33,019 --> 00:32:34,520 Exactly. 768 00:32:36,588 --> 00:32:40,092 So, you two... 769 00:32:40,892 --> 00:32:45,797 ...are going to bring Betty Heymouth back onsides. 770 00:32:45,897 --> 00:32:48,467 Because if she keeps calling for scalps, 771 00:32:48,567 --> 00:32:50,802 I'm gonna give her a few. 772 00:32:50,902 --> 00:32:52,738 (door opens) 773 00:33:00,012 --> 00:33:01,847 (clears throat) 774 00:33:01,947 --> 00:33:03,815 You enjoying your new perk? 775 00:33:03,882 --> 00:33:06,618 Ah. We are very grateful 776 00:33:06,685 --> 00:33:09,021 for, uh, all of the improvements around here. 777 00:33:09,155 --> 00:33:11,457 Oh, you think they came from... Oh, no, no. 778 00:33:11,523 --> 00:33:13,159 If it were up to me, Charles, 779 00:33:13,259 --> 00:33:15,694 you'd be shelling out for your Latte Grande down the street. 780 00:33:15,827 --> 00:33:17,563 Then who? 781 00:33:18,364 --> 00:33:19,898 The mayor? 782 00:33:20,032 --> 00:33:21,500 Hizzoner is very focused 783 00:33:21,567 --> 00:33:24,236 on appearing fair and honest right now. 784 00:33:24,370 --> 00:33:28,674 Wants to make sure he's not accused of slow-walking requests 785 00:33:28,740 --> 00:33:31,110 from the precinct where his ex-girlfriend 786 00:33:31,210 --> 00:33:33,145 -happens to work. -Elsbeth? 787 00:33:33,245 --> 00:33:34,380 Hmm. 788 00:33:34,513 --> 00:33:36,515 Well, in my opinion, there's nothing wrong 789 00:33:36,582 --> 00:33:41,653 with using discretionary funds to show pleasure or displeasure, 790 00:33:41,720 --> 00:33:43,455 as you're about to find out. 791 00:33:44,290 --> 00:33:46,258 You wouldn't take the machine... 792 00:33:48,927 --> 00:33:50,229 ...would you? 793 00:33:50,362 --> 00:33:51,730 No, I'm not that cruel. 794 00:33:51,830 --> 00:33:56,001 But, uh, I'll just stop paying for the, uh, 795 00:33:56,068 --> 00:33:58,237 little pod refills. 796 00:33:58,337 --> 00:33:59,805 Consider that a shot 797 00:33:59,905 --> 00:34:02,108 -across the bow. -Now, wait, wait, wait. Hold on. (sighs) 798 00:34:07,079 --> 00:34:10,449 It's not the only thing I can defund, Charles. 799 00:34:15,420 --> 00:34:17,389 Oh... 800 00:34:17,456 --> 00:34:18,989 Decaf. 801 00:34:19,091 --> 00:34:20,458 ELSBETH: Hi, Betty. 802 00:34:20,559 --> 00:34:22,328 I won't take up too much of your time, I just... 803 00:34:22,428 --> 00:34:24,362 -Well, go ahead. -Pardon me? 804 00:34:24,429 --> 00:34:25,797 Well, we know why you're here. 805 00:34:25,897 --> 00:34:27,998 I get a lot of these kinds of visits. 806 00:34:28,100 --> 00:34:30,202 -What kind is that? -You're here to grovel, 807 00:34:30,302 --> 00:34:32,603 so that I don't go after you in my column anymore. 808 00:34:32,737 --> 00:34:35,940 Okay, yes, I did bring you a little something 809 00:34:36,074 --> 00:34:37,842 as a gesture of friendship. 810 00:34:38,610 --> 00:34:41,413 -"Eau de ChouChou"? -Mm-hmm. Perfume. 811 00:34:41,480 --> 00:34:44,882 For the pet who already has everything. 812 00:34:44,949 --> 00:34:46,217 Do you have a dog? 813 00:34:46,318 --> 00:34:48,320 -No. -Oh. 814 00:34:49,155 --> 00:34:51,157 Okay, well, that's all right. I know what you really want, 815 00:34:51,257 --> 00:34:53,659 which is gossip, about the case. 816 00:34:53,792 --> 00:34:56,027 On background, of course. 817 00:34:56,895 --> 00:34:58,597 Step into my office. 818 00:35:02,534 --> 00:35:05,271 So, they're releasing Lorena. 819 00:35:05,371 --> 00:35:08,474 Well, that's a relief. She should sue you people. 820 00:35:09,308 --> 00:35:11,076 I hope not. (chuckles) 821 00:35:11,177 --> 00:35:13,179 But my real news: 822 00:35:13,279 --> 00:35:15,781 Pop Lunatic is gonna live on. 823 00:35:15,847 --> 00:35:17,149 What? 824 00:35:17,249 --> 00:35:18,717 After we wrap the case, 825 00:35:18,817 --> 00:35:21,320 all of Otis's personal effects will go to his husband, 826 00:35:21,420 --> 00:35:24,656 including the phone that he used to access the account. 827 00:35:24,756 --> 00:35:29,661 And Harry told us he's gonna carry on Otis's legacy. 828 00:35:29,795 --> 00:35:31,497 Well, so he says. 829 00:35:31,597 --> 00:35:33,999 Well. Well, that's wonderful news. 830 00:35:34,099 --> 00:35:36,335 Mm. Can you believe 831 00:35:36,435 --> 00:35:39,438 that Otis didn't even tell his own husband 832 00:35:39,505 --> 00:35:41,039 he was Pop Lunatic? 833 00:35:41,139 --> 00:35:44,610 Harry was completely shocked. 834 00:35:44,676 --> 00:35:47,946 Well, I welcome the competition. 835 00:35:48,847 --> 00:35:51,049 Right. (clears throat) 836 00:35:53,719 --> 00:35:56,788 By the way, I have to ask. 837 00:35:56,855 --> 00:35:58,624 How did you hear about the voicemail I left 838 00:35:58,690 --> 00:36:00,992 on New York Confidential's tip line? 839 00:36:01,059 --> 00:36:03,962 You don't you get it, do you, Peoria? 840 00:36:04,730 --> 00:36:08,066 I have ears everywhere. 841 00:36:08,200 --> 00:36:09,601 Every corner table, 842 00:36:09,701 --> 00:36:11,069 the back of every black car, 843 00:36:11,169 --> 00:36:13,004 the rope line at every club, 844 00:36:13,071 --> 00:36:16,242 the answering service in every newsroom. 845 00:36:16,375 --> 00:36:19,645 There is nothing said out loud in this city 846 00:36:19,711 --> 00:36:21,146 that I can't find out about. 847 00:36:21,213 --> 00:36:24,115 Because I know something fundamental about people: 848 00:36:24,216 --> 00:36:26,051 they want to talk. 849 00:36:26,151 --> 00:36:30,656 And it's what's kept my phone ringing for the last 40 years. 850 00:36:30,722 --> 00:36:33,792 They love to gossip. 851 00:36:33,892 --> 00:36:37,596 Everyone from Otis Langley 852 00:36:37,729 --> 00:36:40,366 to Augusto Pinochet. 853 00:36:40,466 --> 00:36:44,536 They all want what Betty has to offer: 854 00:36:44,636 --> 00:36:46,305 validation. 855 00:36:48,540 --> 00:36:51,277 Did you really know Augusto Pinochet? 856 00:36:51,410 --> 00:36:53,078 I know everyone. 857 00:36:53,211 --> 00:36:56,282 Right, but he's less of a celebrity 858 00:36:56,382 --> 00:36:59,651 and more of a brutal autocrat. 859 00:36:59,751 --> 00:37:02,288 Augusto was stubborn, but... 860 00:37:02,421 --> 00:37:04,556 so handsome in uniform. 861 00:37:04,656 --> 00:37:08,727 Now, I have a deadline, so out with you. 862 00:37:13,465 --> 00:37:16,335 I'm sorry, Nadine, she will not come out from under the bed. 863 00:37:16,435 --> 00:37:19,104 Selecting the perfect fragrance is a process. 864 00:37:19,237 --> 00:37:22,641 But trust me, I will find Gizmo her signature scent. 865 00:37:22,774 --> 00:37:23,975 -Gonzo. -Gonzo. 866 00:37:24,075 --> 00:37:25,411 TEDDY: See anything interesting, Mom? 867 00:37:25,511 --> 00:37:26,812 Well, you have to read between the lines, 868 00:37:26,945 --> 00:37:28,213 but it really feels like 869 00:37:28,280 --> 00:37:30,782 Betty and Pinochet had a fling back in the day. 870 00:37:30,916 --> 00:37:32,284 Ooh, what's this? 871 00:37:32,384 --> 00:37:33,985 Well, Mom asked me to go through the archives at work 872 00:37:34,085 --> 00:37:35,987 for old Betty Heymouth columns. 873 00:37:36,121 --> 00:37:37,556 Oh, I thought you'd given up on that. 874 00:37:37,623 --> 00:37:39,991 I did, but get this: 875 00:37:40,125 --> 00:37:42,528 "Pinochet showered me with gifts..." 876 00:37:42,628 --> 00:37:45,130 -(soft gasp) -"...spoils taken off the body 877 00:37:45,263 --> 00:37:46,932 of leftist guerrillas captured by his men." 878 00:37:46,998 --> 00:37:48,667 TEDDY: Well, she's really not supposed 879 00:37:48,800 --> 00:37:51,269 to accept gifts from sources over a certain dollar amount. 880 00:37:51,370 --> 00:37:52,604 Maybe that's where she got it. 881 00:37:52,704 --> 00:37:55,106 -Got what? -The gun used to kill Otis. 882 00:37:55,206 --> 00:37:56,642 It's from the USSR. 883 00:37:56,775 --> 00:37:58,310 TEDDY: And the leftist guerrillas were probably 884 00:37:58,444 --> 00:38:00,145 using Soviet-made weapons. 885 00:38:00,245 --> 00:38:03,549 -Wow, that's smart. -Yes, I knew it. 886 00:38:03,649 --> 00:38:05,584 Betty killed Otis 887 00:38:05,684 --> 00:38:07,486 and then set up Lorena to take the fall. 888 00:38:07,586 --> 00:38:10,922 Oh, I just wish there was some way I could prove it 889 00:38:11,022 --> 00:38:14,059 without putting Captain Wagner's job in danger. 890 00:38:14,159 --> 00:38:16,628 She really will carry water for anyone who flatters her. 891 00:38:16,695 --> 00:38:18,664 Even a brutal strongman. 892 00:38:18,797 --> 00:38:20,599 That's how it works. They'll do propaganda 893 00:38:20,666 --> 00:38:22,300 for anyone willing to talk to them. 894 00:38:22,368 --> 00:38:24,936 -Mm. -During my divorce, I could always tell 895 00:38:25,003 --> 00:38:27,806 which columnists had just spoken to my ex-husband. 896 00:38:27,873 --> 00:38:30,976 They'd print any lie he told them about me. 897 00:38:32,277 --> 00:38:34,112 -Nadine. -Hmm? 898 00:38:34,212 --> 00:38:35,347 You're a genius. 899 00:38:35,447 --> 00:38:36,982 Oh. People are always saying that. 900 00:38:37,082 --> 00:38:39,351 But specifically why are you saying it? 901 00:38:39,451 --> 00:38:41,820 -I need your help. -(gasps softly) 902 00:38:45,924 --> 00:38:47,459 BETTY: Well, friends, New York City's 903 00:38:47,526 --> 00:38:48,727 bachelor mayor Alec Bloom 904 00:38:48,827 --> 00:38:50,729 may have found his first lady. 905 00:38:50,862 --> 00:38:55,000 A very reliable source tells us that Bloom recently shared 906 00:38:55,066 --> 00:38:57,168 an intimate dinner at Gracie Mansion 907 00:38:57,235 --> 00:39:00,205 with former supermodel Nadine Clay. 908 00:39:00,338 --> 00:39:04,810 Our source claims Bloom wowed her by flying in croissants 909 00:39:04,910 --> 00:39:08,414 from her favorite Parisian bakery Le Matin, 910 00:39:08,547 --> 00:39:11,216 and that things have moved quickly from there. 911 00:39:11,316 --> 00:39:13,419 Ooh, la, la. 912 00:39:14,219 --> 00:39:16,722 Hey, what's going on here? 913 00:39:16,855 --> 00:39:18,590 Hey, hey! That's my stuff. 914 00:39:18,724 --> 00:39:21,226 You can't do that. Who's in charge here? 915 00:39:21,326 --> 00:39:22,928 Ma'am, we can't let you upstairs. 916 00:39:23,061 --> 00:39:25,263 This is a flagrant violation of my First Amendment rights. 917 00:39:25,397 --> 00:39:27,399 Where's your warrant? 918 00:39:27,533 --> 00:39:29,167 Have you seen today's paper? 919 00:39:29,234 --> 00:39:30,736 FLEMING: It has everything we needed 920 00:39:30,836 --> 00:39:32,904 to convince the judge to give us a search warrant. 921 00:39:33,004 --> 00:39:35,106 And here it is. 922 00:39:36,374 --> 00:39:39,110 Oh, no. No, not my Noriega. 923 00:39:39,244 --> 00:39:41,413 ELSBETH: We know that you were the brains 924 00:39:41,513 --> 00:39:43,415 behind Pop Lunatic, not Otis. 925 00:39:43,515 --> 00:39:45,451 Oh. How would you know that? 926 00:39:45,584 --> 00:39:48,019 You told us, in today's column. 927 00:39:48,086 --> 00:39:50,021 Pop Lunatic went dark, but you're still 928 00:39:50,121 --> 00:39:52,591 checking the DMs to see if there's anything 929 00:39:52,691 --> 00:39:54,092 you can put in your column 930 00:39:54,192 --> 00:39:56,595 before the account goes to Otis's husband 931 00:39:56,695 --> 00:39:58,263 and you lose access forever. 932 00:39:58,363 --> 00:40:01,099 I could have heard about Nadine and Mayor Bloom from anyone. 933 00:40:01,232 --> 00:40:04,102 No, you couldn't, because Nadine made the whole thing up. 934 00:40:04,235 --> 00:40:05,971 WAGNER: Nadine confirmed it with me this morning 935 00:40:06,104 --> 00:40:08,273 that she'd never met Alec Bloom. 936 00:40:08,373 --> 00:40:09,975 She's never been to that bakery. 937 00:40:10,108 --> 00:40:13,779 In fact, she hasn't eaten a croissant since 1996. 938 00:40:13,879 --> 00:40:16,648 You'd only get that detail wrong if your source was the DM 939 00:40:16,748 --> 00:40:18,349 Nadine sent to Pop Lunatic. 940 00:40:18,450 --> 00:40:20,619 FLEMING: Your mistake made it possible for us 941 00:40:20,719 --> 00:40:22,654 to search your files, and we found proof 942 00:40:22,788 --> 00:40:24,222 that you started a draft of your column 943 00:40:24,289 --> 00:40:27,859 about Otis's murder hours before he died. 944 00:40:27,959 --> 00:40:29,561 You'd never missed a deadline before, 945 00:40:29,661 --> 00:40:31,497 and you weren't gonna let some late-breaking news 946 00:40:31,630 --> 00:40:32,798 make you start now. 947 00:40:32,898 --> 00:40:34,966 And are you ready for this juicy news item? 948 00:40:35,066 --> 00:40:36,267 Tell me if I'm right. 949 00:40:36,367 --> 00:40:39,370 Otis figured out you were Pop Lunatic, 950 00:40:39,471 --> 00:40:41,740 and he threatened to expose you. 951 00:40:41,840 --> 00:40:44,209 Yeah, running Pop Lunatic was a nice side hustle, 952 00:40:44,309 --> 00:40:46,111 but it was getting too hot. 953 00:40:46,177 --> 00:40:48,379 And exposure would mean losing your column 954 00:40:48,480 --> 00:40:50,482 and dozens of defamation lawsuits. 955 00:40:50,616 --> 00:40:53,652 -You needed out. -So, you solved two problems in one. 956 00:40:53,752 --> 00:40:55,120 You killed Otis, 957 00:40:55,220 --> 00:40:58,256 and then you made it look like he was Pop Lunatic. 958 00:40:58,356 --> 00:41:00,191 -(exhales sharply) -WAGNER: Betty Heymouth, 959 00:41:00,291 --> 00:41:02,528 -you're under arrest for the murder of... -Oh, shut up. 960 00:41:03,529 --> 00:41:08,133 At least I'll get the front page of the View one last time. 961 00:41:08,233 --> 00:41:11,102 Guess you could have used a fact-checker after all. 962 00:41:11,202 --> 00:41:14,205 (sighs) Thank you, Captain. 963 00:41:14,305 --> 00:41:15,741 There's no one I trust more 964 00:41:15,841 --> 00:41:17,676 with my livelihood than you, Elsbeth. 965 00:41:17,776 --> 00:41:19,144 (laughs softly) 966 00:41:19,244 --> 00:41:21,713 Hey, are you suddenly in the mood for a croissant? 967 00:41:21,847 --> 00:41:24,249 Nah. I'm more of a beignet man. 968 00:41:24,349 --> 00:41:25,751 (Elsbeth chuckles) 969 00:41:28,119 --> 00:41:29,020 Commissioner. 970 00:41:29,154 --> 00:41:31,156 Captain. 971 00:41:31,222 --> 00:41:32,591 Glad I caught up with you. 972 00:41:32,691 --> 00:41:34,660 You see, we solved the Betty Heymouth problem. 973 00:41:34,726 --> 00:41:37,996 Mm. Arresting her was a blunt fix. 974 00:41:38,096 --> 00:41:40,866 -That's usually more my style. -Well, she happened to be guilty. 975 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:45,203 So, no ill will toward Precinct 11? 976 00:41:46,004 --> 00:41:48,874 Just keep a tighter grip on your team. 977 00:41:48,974 --> 00:41:50,642 Especially that... 978 00:41:50,709 --> 00:41:51,977 lawyer. 979 00:41:52,077 --> 00:41:54,212 -(elevator bell dings) -Well... 980 00:41:54,345 --> 00:41:56,281 can I drop you somewhere? 981 00:41:57,082 --> 00:41:58,584 My car's waiting outside. 982 00:41:58,717 --> 00:42:00,919 Commissioner's perk. 983 00:42:01,019 --> 00:42:04,856 Just running a quick errand, and I don't mind the walk. 984 00:42:04,923 --> 00:42:07,325 Those of us still doing real police work 985 00:42:07,392 --> 00:42:09,995 need to keep our feet on the ground. 986 00:42:17,135 --> 00:42:19,204 You convinced Tully? 987 00:42:19,304 --> 00:42:21,707 Nope. These are on me. 988 00:42:21,807 --> 00:42:23,241 That's generous of you, Captain. 989 00:42:23,341 --> 00:42:25,577 Are you replenishing the coffee pods indefinitely? 990 00:42:25,677 --> 00:42:26,945 Eh, I don't know. 991 00:42:27,045 --> 00:42:28,446 Because that'll get expensive. 992 00:42:28,546 --> 00:42:30,215 Do you want the pods or not? 993 00:42:30,281 --> 00:42:32,117 Perhaps we should encourage the officers 994 00:42:32,217 --> 00:42:33,719 to reuse the pods to save money. 995 00:42:33,819 --> 00:42:35,353 (mutters): I ain't got time... 996 00:42:35,453 --> 00:42:36,922 And then there's the plastic waste to think about. 997 00:42:37,022 --> 00:42:39,625 There are programs that recycle. I'll look into it. 998 00:42:39,758 --> 00:42:40,959 Now, I was reading the manual, 999 00:42:41,059 --> 00:42:42,728 and the machine should be descaled 1000 00:42:42,794 --> 00:42:44,195 every three to six months. 1001 00:42:44,295 --> 00:42:45,463 They offer... 1002 00:42:50,769 --> 00:42:53,805 Captioning sponsored by CBS 1003 00:42:53,905 --> 00:42:56,541 and TOYOTA. 1004 00:42:56,642 --> 00:43:00,078 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org