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Previously on Early Edition.

Lermontov stolen.

I'm here to catch a jewel thief.

I'm Amber Lamonte.

What do you think, I stole that watch? That creep!

This isn't the Lermontov. This is a fake.

Oh, Larry!

You can drop the act.

What are you talking about?

Planning that watch on Paul.

Now, why would I do that?

Well, I think to hide the fact that you switched the real Lermontov for the

fake.

Cute and smart.

Look, Amber, or whatever your name is, why don't you turn this car around right

now?

Stop the drop!

Keep working on those glutes.

Good coffee.

You sound kind of chipper this morning. Must be a slow news day, huh?

That's because there's absolutely nothing going on today, Marissa. Oh.

Unless, of course, you live in Eastern Europe.

What?

East and West Morania, they're at it again.

Oh, well, you could just hop on a plane and expand your horizon.

Yeah, well, not today. I've got plans for the evening.

Oh, that's right. Your first date with Bugatti.

Good. It's not a date. It's dinner.

Dinner isn't a date.

No, dinner is dinner.

Uh -huh.

Till then, I'm going to sit back and watch the clouds float by.

Dare!

Chuck, what are you doing in Chicago?

I'm putting on my top hat, trying on my shoes, dusting off my tail.

Chuck? Marissa, care for a spin? No, I... Marissa, I always wanted to dance

you, and now I have.

Whoa!

Chuck, what are you doing here?

You're not going to believe it. What, did you win the lottery?

Close. You rigged the lottery.

No, but that's a good idea.

Spielberg wants to buy three of your pictures, maybe. You know, I can't even

him to return my calls. Well, Chuck, what are you doing here?

I'm getting married.

You what?

She's sensitive, kind, caring.

She's my muse. She's my inspiration.

Well, congratulations.

That's great.

And she insists on getting married here, in Chicago, among friends.

You'll be the best man, of course. The best?

Well, yeah, of course I will.

So, when's the wedding?

In two days.

Two days. Look, when it's right, it's right.

Yeah. Well, of course. When do we get to meet this woman of your dreams?

Yeah.

Right now.

Honey!

I can't believe it. Chuck's getting married.

Yeah, it's strange.

Gary? Marissa?

May I introduce my fiancée, Jade.

Oh, how do you do?

I get tomorrow's newspaper.

Today, I'm out there saving people's lives.

That's what I do.

Look at him, honey. He's speechless.

Come on, Gare. Aren't you going to at least say hello?

Why, you've told me so much about Gary, hon. I feel I already know him.

Gee, I feel the same way. Jade.

It's Jade.

Jade. Oh, what an interesting name, Jade. That's quite an accent, too. Is

Australian? Talk about a turn -on.

That's how we met. I was at the craft service table eating gummy bears when I

heard this voice. I turned around and the rest...

It's history.

Oh, really?

How long ago was that?

Gosh, seems like forever ago.

Two weeks ago tomorrow, Cupcake.

Two weeks.

What do you do, Jay?

Yeah, isn't it obvious?

With those looks, she's an actress.

I bet she's very good at it, too.

Oh, all the world's a stage, Gary.

We're merely players.

Shakespeare. Not only does she have beauty, but she has brains. How can I

fall in love with her? Yes.

But why did she fall for you?

Chuck and I are cellmates.

Under the skin, we're exactly the same.

That's a scary thought. Well, we're just happy for the both of you. Oh, yes, but

you know what? If you'll excuse us, we've got a kitchen problem. Kitchen

problem? Yes, a problem in the kitchen. Be right back.

She's a jewel thief?

Shh.

That's the ice woman.

She's the one who stole the Larmontov diamond. Are you sure?

Yes, I'm sure. I danced with the woman. It was practically inside of her dress.

Maybe you should leave that part out when you talk to Chuck.

Chuck?

How am I going to tell Chuck that the woman of his dreams happens to be a

nightmare? I don't know, Gary, but you have to tell him. I mean, you can't go

and let him marry a crook.

All right.

Chuck?

Where's Chuck?

He went out to the car.

Gary, we have to talk.

No, we don't. I know how it looks.

But you've got it all wrong. Really, this is my real voice, and my name

is Jade.

And what's it going to be later on? Ruby or Pearl?

It's going to be Mrs. Chuck Fishman. I don't know if I can help it.

Gary, I've gone straight.

Cubs are going to win the pennant this year, too.

You may not believe this, but...

When you made me give back the Lomatov diamond, I realized I had to make a

change.

What, are you ripping off Hollywood producers now, is that it?

I'm not going to bore you with my life story, but there is a reason I turned

the way I did.

Anyway,

I decided to start my life over.

And I've been acting my whole life, so I figured I'd put it to use in Hollywood.

And then I met Chuck.

And now, for the first time in my life...

I'm happy, Gary.

I'm truly happy.

And so is Chuck.

You're right.

I don't believe you. Look, I don't expect you to care about me.

What about Chuck?

Are you really willing to break his heart?

You're a crook.

You know, not to split hairs or anything, but I've never been convicted

anything. Cops don't have a thing on me.

You stole the diamond. I saw it. Yes.

Could you prove it?

The necklace was returned.

Social order was preserved. Where's the crime, Gary?

Tell me you've never done anything wrong before.

Are you so self -righteous that you're willing to ruin two people who truly

each other?

Who are you, buddy?

Don't pray on us. I was going to go Californian, but Jade insisted on only

best. That's the way she is, Gare.

I don't know how I lived this long without her.

Listen, Chuck. You know what I wish?

Is that someday you'll be half as happy as I am right now.

Well, Gary has something he wants to tell you, hon.

Don't you, Gary?

Yes, I do.

Well, I just want to wish you all the happiness and love that

the world has to offer.

Group hug.

Yeah.

Hey, forgot.

Yeah. This just came in. I'm telling it once you want it. Thanks.

No problem.

He chickened out. I'm not chickening out.

You didn't see the two of them. They're like two little lovebirds.

You have to tell him about her past, Gary, and then let him make his own

decision. I know that, but what you don't understand... Knock, knock.

Brigatti, you... Come in.

Hello, Detective.

Am I interrupting?

Oh, no, no, no, no, no. Actually, Gary and I were just discussing a little

personal errand he has to run, weren't we, Gary?

And I'm going to take care of that as soon as we're done here, Marissa. Good.

Bye, Detective.

See ya.

What's up?

Bad news. I got a cancel tonight.

Oh. Business.

But she'll be interested, though.

Sammer? Mm -hmm.

Rumor has it she's back in town.

Using another name, of course.

Really? Why would that be?

Good question.

What is that? The Harlan diamond.

Worth millions.

It's going up for auction.

Oh.

I suppose you think this amber is going to... Seal the diamond.

That's what a little birdie in Hollywood told LAPD, and LAPD told us, so yours

truly has to poke around and see what I can dig up.

Do I get a rain check?

A rain check, yeah. A rain check, yeah.

Imagine we can work something out there.

Good.

You haven't seen Amber recently, have you, Hobson?

Me?

Why would I have seen her?

Well, as I recall, she had a thing about your glutes.

If you do run into her, tell her hands off.

See ya.

Brain check.

Chuck. Yeah, what are you doing here?

Well, you know, it's bad luck for the groom to see the bride and the gown

the wedding, so I thought I'd pinch it and help out with the fitting, maybe.

That is so thoughtful of you. Come here. Hold up, Chuck. Come on, come on.

Ever since I met Jade, I feel like hugging everybody.

Yeah, hey, speaking of Jade, where is Jade?

I'm right here.

Oh, yeah, that's bad luck. You, uh...

I'm going to handle this for you.

That's for my bud.

What do you think?

What do I think?

I think it's quite a coincidence that you happen to be in Chicago at the same

time that Harlan Diamond's being auctioned off.

I came to Chicago to get married.

Oh.

It's just like you came to Chicago with Paul Kettner during the charity ball.

What are you saying?

What am I saying?

Well, I, uh... I think what I'm saying is that I think you're using Chuck the

same way you use Paul.

Would I be buying a wedding dress if I came here on a job?

It's a perfect cover, isn't it?

You're being ridiculous.

Am I?

Gary, I love Chuck.

What do I have to do to convince you of that?

You tell him the truth.

I can't do that.

You want to get married?

Come clean first.

No, I can't.

Then I will.

No.

I'll do it.

Jada, whatever your name is.

I'm going to trust you.

But only because I can't bear to see that guy hurt the way that I know this

would hurt him.

But listen to me.

You're playing with fire, Gary.

Look, you didn't see his face, Marissa. Or hers, for that matter.

Honesty is always the best policy.

Tell me something.

Would I be doing him a favor by telling him the truth, or would I be destroying

his one and only chance at true happiness?

So you really think Amber's changed?

Yes, I think she really loves him and that everything's going to be just fine.

You have to do something now.

Gary. Well, how do we know it's Amber or Jada or whatever her name is this

month? Gary. Well, all the paper says that the Harlan Diamond is stolen. It

doesn't say by who. It could be anyone.

Oh, yeah, right. And there are tons of cat burglars around here right now. You

know, maybe there's a convention.

Suppose it is Jada.

What am I supposed to do?

Like I said, tell Chuck.

Well, tell him what?

His fiancée is about to rip off the Harlan diamond?

Why should he believe me?

All right, then tell Bugatti.

I can't do that. I already told her I haven't seen Jaden. If I change my

she'll get suspicious.

Say nothing about jealous.

Jealous?

Never mind.

Listen, Gary, if you told Chuck the truth in the first place, you wouldn't

this mess.

Hey, I know what I could do.

I could call the auction house.

I'll give him an anonymous tip.

Bravo.

There is something else we can do.

I'm getting married in the morning.

Ding dong, the bells are gonna chime.

Girls coming, coming.

Tell me how you'll miss me.

Get me to the church. Ow! Get me to the church.

Gary! Is that you, uh, singing?

Yeah. You know, I never understood the appeal of musicals, but suddenly it all

makes sense to me. Really? You want a beer?

No, no, no. Wine? Nothing? Got a whole minibar stocked full. No, that's all

right. How about a drink? Who is it, honey?

It's Gary.

Oh, Gary.

What a surprise.

I don't want to take up too much of your time or anything.

But listen, you know, it's traditional to have a rehearsal dinner before a

wedding. And, well, Marissa and I were thinking that we're going to close down

McGinty's and we're going to have a very special meal just for the four of us.

Eight -course meal. The works.

What do you say?

Can you believe this guy?

Give me another hug. Another one.

Is something wrong, Jane?

Well, no, it's just that I'm meant to meet with my hairstylist tonight.

Remember, darling?

Do you have to?

Well, I do want to look my best for tomorrow.

Well, gee, I don't know. I think the natural look suits you best. You know,

wholesome, simple.

Don't you?

Absolutely.

Besides, what is more important?

Oh, you're right.

I'll cancel.

Perfect! We're on. The entire evening, just the four of us.

He's selling equipment to this woman recently.

You don't forget a face like that.

She was here?

Yesterday. Really?

She buy anything?

Oh, yeah. A whole bunch of equipment.

Ropes, ascenders, carabiners. She knew what she was talking about.

Said she was planning to climb Annapurna. I need to see those receipts.

I'll have to talk to my manager.

Get them.

Okay.

Annapurna. Fat chance.

Oh, fantastic.

Wet neck.

Fish.

Seabass. Seabass?

The food was never this good when I was here, honey. Believe me. Well, we had to

do something special for your bride, Chuck.

Is everything all right there, Jade?

Yes. Fine, thank you.

Of course everything's all right. What could be better than this?

Can I help you?

Chuck Fishman?

I'm innocent, I swear.

Gary Hobson?

Yeah, that's me. You two are under arrest.

What? Under arrest? For what?

You're charged with five counts of sexiness.

Huh? Come on in, fellas.

Oh, Frank!

Holy cow!

What are you guys doing here?

I can't believe this.

So, this is your bachelor party, honey.

You didn't really think I was going to the hair stylist tonight, did you?

No, I wanted to enjoy your last night as a free man.

Did you know about this?

No, I sure didn't.

You can take off these handcuffs now. Sorry, handsome.

Our orders are to contain you for at least two more hours.

Two hours?

No, no, you don't understand.

Now, you're snookering as you behave yourself, right?

You can look, but don't touch.

I promise.

Isn't she something, Gary? Oh, she's something else, all right.

Well, ta -da.

Have a good time.

It's Bugatti. I'm in position opposite Amber's room.

Anything happening?

Negative.

Nobody home right now.

You sure you got the right hotel room?

Positive. I traced through a credit card receipt at the sporting goods store.

He's posing as a blushing bride.

Cute.

She'll show up.

And when she does, I'll be right on her tail.

What about the auction house?

Oh, don't worry.

They've doubled security.

You'd have to be Harry Houdini to get in there.

Surprise. Hobson?

Look, I can explain.

Really?

Where's Chuck?

Oh, Chuck? Oh, don't worry about him. He's having a great time.

Gary. You're going straight and you came here to marry Chuck, is that it?

It's the truth. It's just not the whole truth.

You can save it.

Gary, wait.

This is bigger than me. It's bigger than you.

If you return that diamond, people are going to die.

What?

Have you heard of Morania in the Balkans? Look, I really don't have time.

1850s, a civil war split Morania into two countries, east and west.

The crown jewel, a diamond known as the Star of Mamara, was stolen by West

Moranians and sold to the Spaniards to buy arms. You've given me a history

lesson? The diamond was intercepted by Turkish pirates on its way to Madrid.

Now, people believe that it was lost.

But when the Harlan diamond came up for auction, a Moranian historian identified

it. Let me guess. This is the Star of Mamara.

Yes.

Gary, look.

West Morania was going to secretly buy that tomorrow night and then announce

their discovery.

So? So, they'd use it as a pretext to invade the East.

Whoever possesses that diamond can claim divine right to all of Morania.

So what are you doing with the diamond?

Well, East Morania is too poor to bid on the diamond, so they hired me to steal

it for them.

So they could invade the West?

No, the East Moranian government would keep the diamond a secret and use it as

bargaining tool to keep the West at bay.

That's the most ridiculous story I've ever heard.

It's the truth.

Really? Well, you know what I think? I think you've suckered enough people long

enough, so why don't you step out of my way before you get hurt?

Can't let you leave with that diamond.

This diamond is going back exactly where it came from.

Honey, I'm home.

Chuck.

What's going on?

He hit on me.

I did not.

Chuck. Listen, Chuck, you're making a mistake.

Hobson.

Forgot it.

Haven't seen Amber, huh?

Well, I can explain, you see. Well, I just happened to... Not here.

I got that room under surveillance, Hobson. You nearly ruined everything.

I'm not... I don't want to hear it.

You lied to me.

You're also involved with a suspected jewel thief.

If anything so much as a rhinestone earring disappears in this city while

here, I'm going to throw your butt in jail as an accomplice. Is that clear?

Look, Tony, you don't understand. I didn't.

Forgot it to you.

Forget it, Hobson.

We're through.

You should have heard the story Jade told me.

She expected me to believe that the Harlan Diamond is going to start a

war.

What?

That's what she told me.

I don't know how stupid she thinks I am.

I don't believe it.

What? Black Morania invades East.

Recovered Gem and Flames region.

She was telling the truth.

I can't believe it. My best friend hitting on my fiance.

He probably just had too much to drink or something. It doesn't matter. I'll

never forgive him. I don't want to ever hear his name mentioned again.

Hello?

Yeah, Jade, it's me, Gary.

Oh, look, now is really not a good time to discuss flower arrangements.

Easy now, listen to me.

We have to meet.

Why?

We have to get the diamond back.

Look, I changed my mind. I believe your story.

Can you meet me in my loft?

Well, it's a bit difficult to get away right now.

What is it?

It's the florist.

He's got a problem.

You know what? Why don't we just call the whole thing off?

Chuck.

Listen.

I love you.

And we're going to get married.

Take care of it. Don't worry.

Yeah, look, I'll be right over.

The police are watching your room.

Really? Well, I didn't have anything to do with it.

Well, I'll try and get there as soon as I can, okay?

Bye.

What is this?

This is the floor plan to the auction house.

Where did you get it?

What difference does it make?

What matters is that breaking into this place is almost impossible in broad

daylight.

The auction's tonight.

Yeah, not to mention my wedding today.

All right, so what do we do?

I have no idea.

If you hadn't stuck your nose where it didn't belong, we wouldn't have to worry

about it, would we? Oh, well, I'm really sorry.

You're sorry?

My country is going to be overrun, and all you can say is you're sorry. Well,

your country's... I thought you said that you were from Australia.

No, my father's from Australia.

My mother is from East Morania.

You know, her great -grandmother was a duchess.

It's the truth.

You know what? I don't really care anymore. I just want everything to go

normal. Aha!

Thought you gave me the slip, didn't you?

I'll admit I did lose the trail for a moment.

But then I realized what neighborhood we were in and put two and two together

and came up with Hopson.

What's this?

The auction house.

Imagine that.

You're under arrest.

Both of you.

Brigatti! Hands in the air!

Now. Drop the gun, detective, and kick it this way.

Now, please.

Thank you.

Who the hell are you?

I've got an idea.

Excuse me, detective?

What are you doing?

What's going on? I have no idea.

Hmm.

You will come with me now, please.

I will not.

That's kidnapping.

Hobson, you're in serious trouble.

All of you. I suggest that you stop now and turn your... Brickley!

This isn't happening.

Very pretty.

Oh, uh... Please, continue.

I forgot he's going to kill me.

If she's going to kill me, then she's going to arrest me.

As if she's still alive.

Will you quit moaning?

She's fine.

She was kidnapped at gunpoint. How do you know that?

She did nearly ruin everything.

You're sure you don't know that guy?

Total stranger.

And you're not even the least bit curious?

You know, Gary, there's an old saying in Morania.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

Now, pat down and put this on, will you?

I have to concentrate.

But, gee, you still haven't told me the plan.

Oh, gosh.

Looks like you're going to have to trust me.

You kissed her lately?

Yeah. Who?

For gutting.

None of your business.

I'd make you move, Gary.

She won't be around forever.

What, are you crazy? When I see her again, if I ever see her again, she's

to lock me up and she's going to throw away the key.

Whatever happens, I'm doomed.

Chuck. You heard from Jade? What?

She was supposed to be at the florist two hours ago. I just called. She never

showed. Well, maybe she had other errands.

Maybe she got cold feet.

Maybe she doesn't want to get married.

Oh, I knew it was too good to be true.

Did you hear what happened last night? Well, Gary told me it was just a

misunderstanding.

Misunderstanding? He was laying on top of my fiancée.

That's not what I would call a misunderstanding.

Yesterday, I was the happiest guy in the world.

Today, everything has fallen apart.

Listen, Chuck, sit down.

What? I have something very important to tell you. It's about Jade.

What could you possibly tell me about Jade that I don't already know?

The truth.

Mr.

Nemec, Detective Brigatti, Chicago Police.

I'm here to review the security precautions.

Again? I just got off the phone with your superiors.

I can assure you, detective, we've taken all the measures you recommended.

Really?

So would you like to tell me how it is that the Harlan diamond was stolen last

night?

I don't know where you heard that rumor, but it is totally false.

The diamond is safe.

The thief propelled down the elevator shaft?

avoided the infrared detectors and the pressure pads, and removed the diamond

from a hole cut in the display box.

You know, quite frankly, Mr. Nemec, I don't know how you people stay in

business. How did you know? Because I stole it.

You should have reported it, sir.

We wanted to keep it out of the papers.

Well, as do we, which is why I'm here.

Now, may we review those security measures?

Weight sensors are off?

We have buyers examining the items, detective.

Well, everything's on the same circuit. The alarms, the infrareds.

Look, we do have a guard at every entrance.

What about the elevator?

The elevator?

Please tell me you have an alarm on the first four doors.

I'll get right on it.

Yes, I suggest you do.

Head with me now.

Okay, put this on.

Why? Do you want to help or do you want to have a debate? Put it on.

For Pete's sake.

Now run.

He's got the diamond!

Hello?

Robbery in progress of Kaufman and Moore on East Washington.

Suspect male, Caucasian, black sweater and cap, approximately 180 pounds, 6

Oh, my God.

Don't worry, sir.

We'll get him.

you're doing.

It's not what it looks like, officer.

Don't argue with me. Can't you read the signs?

Huh?

You're the limit, mister. Next time, it's a fine.

Thank you.

Chuck. Hey.

Gary. Marissa, I... I, uh, got your note. You sure you want me to be here?

Marissa told me the whole story.

You're my best man, Gary. You always have men, you always will be.

Hey, how'd it go with the diamond?

Well, as far as the paper's concerned, there's not gonna be any bulk in the

at least not tomorrow, so... That's a relief.

Yeah, well, I still haven't heard from Bugatti either, though. One crisis at a

time. First world peace, and we work our way down from there.

Yeah.

So, uh...

Marissa told you everything, huh?

No.

Didn't change much.

So you're still gonna get married?

There's only one thing missing.

Amber, uh, Jade.

Exactly.

We took that diamond three hours ago. You haven't heard anything back from

huh? Nope.

Who am I kidding? She's not gonna show up.

What? You know, I really wanted to believe that Jade wanted to marry me,

she's not the type of girl to settle down.

You know what?

I'm gonna call the whole thing off.

Chuck, you... Rabbi.

Yes? Damn, it's hard to run in these heels.

Jay.

Thanks.

I knew you'd make it.

Did I miss anything?

Rather difficult, considering the circumstances.

Sorry. Had a terrible time with the dress, and the stockings ran, and, you

It's okay, honey, I know.

You know?

I know about everything, including the diamond.

You do?

Mm -hmm.

Did you want to marry me?

I love you, Jade.

I'm not going to let a few unproven felonies get in the way of that.

Please, let's get on with it.

You could have let me in on the plan.

If I'd let you know, you wouldn't have done it, would you? I could have gone to

jail. With words like that, I'd need to get away. We're not interrupting

anything.

Let's go.

Sorry.

Chuck, Jade.

In this precious hour, we are gathered to join two hearts, two souls. Hold it!

Detective Bregotti, Chicago Police.

And you are all under arrest.

What? All of us? Bregotti, you're all right.

Jerry?

Pardon me, miss. Save it, Rabbi.

Wedding's off.

Wedding's on.

What?

Central Intelligence Agency.

This is my jurisdiction, and these people are going to jail.

The U .S. government disagrees.

No, Hobson, it doesn't work like that.

Excuse me.

Thank you.

You knew about this heist all along, didn't you?

Informally.

Officially, we couldn't take a position, of course.

But we have a contact in East Moranian intelligence who kept us apprised of the

situation. Greg, come on in.

I don't get it.

It's in our nation's interest to keep Morania at peace, detective.

Policeman to the world.

Oh, no, it's the oil, Chuck.

Oh, the oil, of course.

You.

Meet Gregor Antonovich.

Well, I guess you two are already acquainted.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Inconvenience. Well, I had to make sure the diamond was stolen.

Good job, both of you. Thank you. Well, it took some improvising, but we

managed. Forget it. She's a felon. And she's going to jail.

This might interest you, Detective.

President, pardon?

Oh.

A clean slate.

I'll need that back.

A report to Langley will, of course, include the fine cooperation of Chicago

Police Detective Antonio Brigatti.

Brigatti, what do you say we catch a movie tonight, huh?

Leave me alone.

Oh, come on, Brigatti, look. You know, at least you got to sock me in the jaw,

didn't you?

There's a bright side to everything.

Yeah, well, I guess so.

Congratulations.

Don't get any ideas, Hopson.

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