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Budging to death in her apartment, and all we come up with is cat hairs, a

of gum, and lens tissues.

Hey, Lieutenant, look at this.

Bear bombs.

Now we're getting somewhere.

Bag those and get them to Bunko.

You think they're from that Century City swindle?

Same bank, same denominations. What are the odds it's a coincidence?

Hold it, sir. You can't come in here now. Excuse me, what's going on?

Lieutenant?

I'm Lieutenant Sloan. Can I help you?

I'm looking for my mom.

Kate Matthews?

Honey, I'm her husband, Ryan Matthews.

Ex -husband, actually.

Mr. Matthews, can I speak with you for a minute?

I'm sorry, Mr. Matthews, but I'm afraid your wife was murdered last night.

You look like a man struggling with the acquisitions committee.

Only their paperwork.

And the notion of buying a TMR system.

You still opposed to it? Oh, yeah.

Laser heart surgery is still way too experimental.

We're on the cutting edge. At least Dr. Reese seems to think so. Yeah, cutting

edge, expensive, unproven, and very risky.

Tess, leave the soda machine alone.

This is Ryan Matthews and his daughter Tess. They're here to identify Kate

Matthews. Well, the only vending machine that seems to work is in the doctor's

lounge, right, Mark?

Yeah. I was just going down there. I'll show Tess where it is. Sure.

It's right down there. I can't guarantee this one works either, but the odds are

a little better anyway.

You, uh, sure you're ready for this?

Let's get it over with.

Mr. Matthews, I need to caution you on one thing.

I know.

There's been a lot of damage. It's liable to shock you.

Oh, that's okay. I've got my own money.

Well, I just thought I'd... You know, if you want to flip for it.

Why don't we make it interesting?

Double or nothing, loser buys winner a soda and a candy bar.

Tails.

Okay, so I'm buying you a soda and a candy bar.

I'll give you another chance.

Let's flip for a soda, a candy bar, and a bag of chips.

If you don't mind, I think I'll quit while I'm behind. Thank you.

Yes, about your mom.

I really don't want to talk about it today.

Well, I know you don't, but sometimes you need to talk things out.

No, I don't. You see, Dr. Sloan, it's no news that my mom's dead. My dad told me

she died in a car wreck when I was a kid, so I'm pretty much used to the

Start getting unused to it, kiddo.

Whoever that is in the morgue, she's not your mom.

The victim was your wife's friend, Emily.

Never heard of her.

Last week, Kate showed up in Smithfield, Utah, where I was working as a security

guard. We had an argument, she left, and I decided to come to L .A. to, I don't

know, try to patch things up.

That's it.

Did your ex -wife ever mention a man named Gavin Cutler?

She worked with him once, a long time ago.

We lifted a set of his prints from her apartment.

Off the murder weapon?

No.

Is there anything you can tell me about this Cutler?

You want me to list all the swindles he's gotten away with? And the murders?

You already know all about that.

And about the dirty bunco cop who let him walk?

I wasn't dirty.

You were just married to one of the cons on his team.

And all the evidence just happened to disappear.

Interrogation by insinuation.

I used to be good at that, too. You used to be good at a lot of things until you

helped Cutler.

As a favor to your wife.

Ex -wife.

Look, I don't know anything about your murder victim. I'm not going to sit

around and talk about old times.

Did it ever occur to you that Kate might be in real trouble?

Then maybe you should be out looking for her instead of chatting with me.

Thanks for the advice. Meanwhile, I need to know where to contact you.

In case I decide to waste more of my time.

We just got into town. We don't even have a motel room.

Why don't you come out of my house?

You can get a shower, the both of you get some rest, and you can go look for a

place. I was just beginning to see Grubby in this style.

Are you sure?

Yeah, we'll go out there right after I finish my shift at the hospital. Dad, I

need a couple things clarified on the M .A.'s report. Excuse us.

That's a very troubled young woman. Yeah, I kind of figured that.

She's on the verge of more trouble if somebody doesn't sit her down and talk

her. Remember the time you decided to bring home the stray dog?

Which one? The one that bit the mailman.

You've lectured me about that before, you know.

And you always ignored me.

Just like you're doing right now.

Well, before we didn't have a murder Jane Doe, who murdered her and why?

That's the question.

What, bearer bonds?

Part of a $300 ,000 swindle.

But I don't think Ryan and Tess had anything to do with it.

Nor the murderer Jane Doe, either.

They could be the key to helping us solve it, though.

Thanks.

Ed.

Did the test leave you alone long enough to get some work done?

Oh, sure. As a matter of fact, I enjoyed the diversion.

This stuff's going to go well.

You being audited?

I wish I were, but this is worse than the IRS.

We're talking TMR here.

TMR?

Transmyocardial Rebascularization.

It's an experimental treatment. They use lasers to cut little narrow channels

right through to the heart muscle, you know, past any occluded or blocked

arteries. And it allows the ischemic areas of the heart to be bathed in

oxygenated blood.

I lost you, didn't I?

Not at all. I'm the only... A member of my family that didn't become a doctor.

Really?

Dr. Sloan?

Yeah, he's right here.

Somebody for you. Something about a job.

This is Ryan Matthews.

And this is Gavin Cutler. Maybe you remember me.

Sure, I remember you.

I was just calling to say that if you want to see Kate again, alive, then you

and I need to talk.

It isn't the master of the long con.

You put on a little weight, detective.

Too much mall food.

She didn't ask me here to discuss my diet.

Where's Kate?

Lost somewhere with $300 ,000 in bearer bonds that belong to us.

Bearer bonds?

It was a wonderful operation, actually. We created an entire fake stock

brokerage in Century City.

I was the senior partner, Kate was a broker, and she ran off with our spoils.

Not a very polite way to treat her hard -working co -workers.

We just want it back. No hard feelings.

Yeah, tell that to her roommate.

Wouldn't know her if I saw her. Go down to the morgue and take a look. Third

drawer from the left.

You know, it takes literally millions of components to make a computer function.

And when something that complex and intricate works, it's elegant.

But if even one...

These millions of tiny parts fails.

It's almost impossible to find.

And even harder to fix.

Sometimes it's just not worth it.

I'm tired of looking for Kate.

But I know where to find her.

We have nothing to do with this.

All we want is our money back, so if you'd bring it by tomorrow after you

Kate, we'd be grateful.

I'm sure Tess would be, too.

Head. You can tell whether it's head or tail without even looking.

Well, actually, my mom taught me how to do that when I was little.

You like to play tricks on people?

Everybody always tricks others.

Can't trust anyone anyway, so if you're smart, you'll fool them before they fool

you. You think the world's really that way, Tess?

You just tricked me, didn't you?

Come on, Tess, let's go.

Did you find Mom? No, but I did find us a place to stay, and it's not expensive.

Mark, thanks so much for your help. You're welcome.

Okay, Dad, do you want to tell me the truth?

What is it?

What's really happening?

Your mom's gotten herself into a lot of trouble.

If we don't go back to Smithfield, we'll be in it, too.

No.

I'm not going.

Tess, she's on the run.

She could be in Brazil by now.

Last time we abandoned her, I didn't have a vote.

This time I'm staying.

I'm going to help her.

I tried that once, too.

And that's how I ended up as a shopping mall rent -a -cop. She's my mother.

I can't walk out on her now.

Dad, it's time to stop.

Tess, I wouldn't even know where to begin looking.

Well, maybe I do.

Where did you get this?

From Mom.

Last week.

Must have meant a lot to her, or else she wouldn't have kept it so long.

We spent every weekend at that cabin.

A lot of years ago.

Maybe that's where she is now.

Yeah, I know what you thought.

I love what you've done with the place.

Although the truly fashionable rat holes have shredded newspaper on the floor.

You come all this way to criticize my decorating skills?

We heard you were in trouble.

I'm fine.

I'll bet.

Nothing like $300 ,000 to ease life's little troubles.

The real bonds were in the briefcase when I left them at the drop for Cutler.

Someone must have followed me and stole it.

Well, it's comforting to know you're an honest crook.

Dad, don't. What I do to survive stopped being your business when you took my

daughter and abandoned me.

Well, it started up again when Cutler threatened us.

Tess, I am so sorry.

Look, we've had enough apologies. Just give me the bonds.

I'll see to it that Cutler leaves us alone.

All of us.

I told you, I didn't steal those bonds.

I'll make sure Cutler knows that it was just an innocent accident that you ended

up with 300 grand of his money.

Now hand it over so we can get on with our lives.

Why do you believe Gavin Cutler over your own wife?

Well, maybe it's because Gavin Cutler's never lied to me. Dad, stop it. Get out.

I'm not leaving without you.

Honey, I wish I could.

Kate, look, we found you. So will they. None of us are safe.

Then I'll just have to go talk to Gavin Cutler.

You can't.

To keep you safe, there's nothing I won't do.

Aren't you going to stop her?

You take care of my daughter.

I always have.

Mr. Matthews, I'm Dr. Travis.

How is she?

Your wife has a condition called hemothorax. What does that mean?

Blood from the wound is filling the chest.

But she's going to be okay.

We placed a tube in her chest to drain it. Right now we have to wait and hope

that she stabilizes.

That is until she's doing better.

Tess, I want you to stay with the officer.

Where are you going?

Perhaps you didn't see the sign over the door that says employees only behind

the counter. You used me to lead you to Kate so you could gun her down right in

front of my daughter.

Explain to me how I can get Kate to give me the bearer bonds if she's dead.

She doesn't have your bonds.

Then why did the police find some of them in her apartment?

I'm sorry.

Did you think you were the only cop who ever did me a favor?

Then who shot her?

Don't know. Don't care.

Just want my money.

300 grand.

Sell your daughter into white slavery.

Auction off your wife's organs.

Get a paper route.

There are lots of ways.

Okay. I think I know how to get it.

But I'll need your help.

I know some doctors who are good for the money.

No, I already talked to the people at the Bay Area Clinic.

They said they've already maxed out their R &D budget for this year, but

year's a definite maybe.

No, no, I know the company can't survive on maybes, Mr. Ward, and it shouldn't

have to. You guys make a tour of the product.

Yes, I really do believe that, sir.

All right.

New job.

Right about the same time my wife gets shot. Some timing, huh?

Well, congratulations on your job.

Who's the lucky employer?

Oh, Kindine Medical Technologies.

I'm their newest sales rep.

I don't think I've ever heard of them.

Well, they're fairly new, based in Sacramento.

And would you believe it? They're rather our main thing is one of those heart

laser systems Mark was talking about.

TMR? Yeah.

Thanks to Mark, I knew enough to talk my way into a job.

Just haven't been able to talk anybody into buying one.

Well, TMR is still experimental as well as expensive.

Yeah, and the only system around that can save patients with severe angina

standard bypass won't do the job.

Straight out of the brochure.

Well, you sold me.

Now all you have to do is convince the acquisitions committee.

Hey, I'd be happy if I could just set up a presentation.

Then maybe I could hold on to this job long enough to make a sale somewhere.

Well, setting up a presentation shouldn't be all that difficult.

Maybe I can help you lay down the groundwork.

Name's Morris Wheaton, formerly Dr.

Morris Wheaton.

I work with Ted McGill out of Dallas.

What brings you to California?

Well, it gets hot in Texas sometimes.

And did you do anything else there besides sweat?

I was in on the San Antonio MedTech deal.

I was part of the crew that relieved...

Dallas Hills Hospital of its pension fund.

I heard somebody died on that job.

Yeah, bad planning.

You know McGill, you know that happens.

Are you up to date medically?

Do you know about TMR?

I may be defrocked, but I am current.

Transmyocardial revascularization.

An alternative treatment which utilizes a CO2 -based laser.

That's fine.

Just show up and make sure you look like a rich heart surgeon.

Next.

Oh, no. Send him home. We don't need him.

Back when I was working bunco, young Jake here ratted out all his pals on a

and 10 deal.

It's nice having the inside track, isn't it?

Jake, we've got nothing for you today. Thank you.

I'm Patrick Norton.

Have you ever worked a long con?

No, but I've done a lot of pigeon drops.

Used to deal three cart money in New York.

You ever shilled on a health scam?

Oh, lots of auto injuries.

Practically invented the swoop and squat.

How long you been smoking?

Third grade.

This guy's perfect.

You tell me here, Mr. Gardner.

It's just like last time, Doc. Feels like I got a semi parked on my chest.

You've had this before?

Angina, same pain in my jaw, my arm.

I called my doctor. He's going to send the paperwork over.

Okay, good. Well, right now, why don't we see if we can't make you a little

comfortable. Right, coming through.

Tess, I'm so sorry.

For what?

For the one who got shot?

All those years.

I should have been there.

Taught you.

Taught me a lot when I was little.

How to pump a car and the coin trick.

I never forgot any of it.

Oh, good.

Another reason for your dad to hate me.

Why does Dad hate you?

He never told you.

You were dead. What was the point?

Your dad thinks I made him become something he despises.

He arrested a man named Gavin Cutler who knew something about my past.

Something I'd hidden from your father.

That you ran long cons.

Nice to know it wasn't entirely forgotten, even though I was dead.

Not by either of us.

Cutler gave your dad a choice.

If he walked, I walked.

But if he went down... Mom, what's wrong?

Mom, help.

My mom needs help in here. Hurry.

Mom, I think the brain was worried here.

Let's get the oxygen.

Any word?

No, she's still in surgery.

Tess, I have to go. I have a meeting.

That's right.

Forgot how much you cared about her.

300 workers in five facilities in four states can dine medical technologies has

the TMR know -how to assist community general in leading the way into the next

century. And, finally, let me assure you that your operating theaters, with our

assistance, can be readily adapted to our system.

Well, that's a relief.

I was afraid we'd have to demolish them and start over.

Hardly.

Well, unfortunately, Mr. Ward, we're talking about demolishing our entire

acquisition budget for the year.

For a procedure you're convinced can only be performed on a limited number of

patients, correct?

Exactly. Dr. Sloan, we wouldn't have invested so heavily in TMR if the

didn't support it.

Fact is, Mark, our procedure will help more patients than you think.

As much as 40%. But Dr.

Sloan is right.

TMR systems are very expensive, which is why we're going to make you an offer

you simply cannot walk away from.

If you agree to pay our upfront delivery costs, we will provide equipment,

training, and support for the first year.

Got how much of these delivery costs?

$300 ,000.

Covers the entire first year.

You're right. That would be hard to walk away from, assuming your system is all

you say it is.

Yeah, which is the big question right now. Gentlemen, you're going to have to

excuse us. We're out of time.

Dr.

Sloan, honestly, if... We could provide a demonstration.

Would I be more comfortable investing in TMR? Yes, I would. We have a clinic in

Sacramento that's up and running with our system.

And your surgical staff?

I'll be happy to provide you with their CVs and references, as a matter of fact,

right now.

Well, of course, we'd have to find a suitable candidate.

You know, I admitted a guy yesterday. He'd be a perfect patient.

Patrick Norton. He's in the cardiac unit.

I'd like to have our staff surgeon, Dr. Wheaton, take a look at him. Yeah, I'll

have him meet him and pull the files.

Look, I hope I'm not being obstructive.

No, but hospitals have limited funds and you have to be careful. I understand,

Doctor. I hope you understand I have other duties besides the acquisition

committee. Very impressive presentation.

Thanks, Mark.

What? I just checked on your mom.

She was in serious trouble. We caught it in time. She's gonna be fine.

Good.

She'll be out of surgery soon. You'll be able to see her in a few hours.

Tess, she's not gonna die.

She is to me.

He's never gonna let me talk to her again.

It's gonna be just like it was before.

Except now, you'll know she's not dead.

And it's going to make you miss her even more.

You want me to talk to your dad?

He won't listen.

Hates her so much.

Blames her for losing his job or something.

You know, six years ago, my daughter married a terrible man.

And she wouldn't listen to anything I said.

And I got angrier, angrier at her. And finally, we didn't talk at all.

But you didn't tell people she's dead.

I didn't talk about her at all.

For years, I just pretended she didn't exist.

And then one day, she came back here and made me realize how much I missed her.

That's not how my dad felt when my mom showed up.

Are you sure?

I didn't hate my daughter.

I hated myself for the way I treated her.

And every time I thought about it, it reminded me of that, so it just got

not to think about it at all.

Well, how do you get along with her now?

Oh, it turns out we don't have all that much in common now.

We get together, we don't exactly see eye to eye.

You're just like a real family.

I guess you're right about that.

Are you Lieutenant C. Sloan?

That's me.

FBI Special Agent Ilona O'Dell. This is Agent Polk.

Please, sit down.

You've been asking questions about Gavin Cutler.

He's wanted for questioning concerning a murder.

I want you to back off.

No, what you want is your boss to talk to my boss.

Until then...

I was trying to steamroll you, Lieutenant.

I apologize.

Apology accepted.

Maybe you'd just better tell me what this is about.

Well, I know Cutler is setting up a con on the west side here.

The kind of fancy high -tech job he specializes in.

Then if you have what you need to arrest him... Frankly, I've been after him for

two years, and I don't even have enough for a warrant.

My only shot is to try and take him down right in the middle of a job.

And you're afraid if I keep investigating, Cutler will shut down his

disappear. And I will have spent the last two years of my life for nothing.

All right, I'll hold off for 24 hours.

But when you bring Cutler in... Well, you can talk to him all you want.

Deal.

Well, thank you, Dr. Wahlberg. I appreciate you taking the time to speak

me.

I'm always glad to endorse Kindle and medical technologies. And Dr.

Wheaton. Goodbye.

And Dr. Wahlberg is most impressed with your computer rerouting system.

Mm -hmm.

Looks like we're going from Wahlberg in Boston to Adderley in Detroit.

St. Mary's. How may I direct your call?

Hi, this is Dr. Mark Sloan. May I speak to Dr. Adderley, please?

One moment, please.

Dr. Adderley speaking.

Yes, Dr.

Sloan. How can I help you?

I just want you to know the opportunity to work with you means a lot to Dr.

Wheat. I feel the same way. You know, everyone I talk to seems to love him.

your company, too.

Oh, thanks. That's good to hear.

Gentlemen.

You must be Dr.

Wheaton. Dr. Sloan, it is a pleasure, sir. And you know our patient, Patrick

Norton? Mr. Norton? Doctor.

Shall we begin?

Yes.

No infarction.

The abnormalities of the ischemic myocardium match the angiogram.

Hey, hey, guys, that better be good.

We certainly hope it is, Mr. Norton.

Judging from your EKG and the physician's report...

heart laser thing is my best chance.

Mr. Norton, you understand this procedure we're talking about is

experimental.

I understand that this is the best shot I got of being around for my grandson's

next birthday.

Where do I sign?

All right. Talk to you later.

I

didn't know you

guys had rigged that thing.

I'd be one scared puppy about now.

Mr. Norton has signed all the necessary paperwork so that the procedure can be

performed at our clinic in Sacramento. Which also means the community general

completely off the hook, liability -wise.

Well, our concern goes beyond legal liability, Ryan.

Yeah, we're talking about Mr. Norton's life here. Exactly. And that life has to

be saved, which is why he must undergo TMR immediately.

Dr. Wheaton will accompany him on the air ambulance tonight.

Aren't we rushing things just a bit?

Well, um, it's our logical next step, Dr. Travis. We've given you our pitch.

Dr. Sloan has checked out our references.

All of whom gave you high praises.

So what's left but to see our system in action.

The only thing is I don't see how we can get to Sacramento at such short notice.

You won't have to. We can set up a real -time video conference right here. We

can stay here and you can watch the whole thing. At 9 a .m. tomorrow

Good. We'll be here.

Thank you, Mr. Morton.

Want to go celebrate?

You sound pretty positive.

I know when I've sold the scam.

Scam.

Don't let this become a problem.

You're helping him rip off Dr. Sloan and his friend?

Tess, why don't you go find out how your mom's doing? I want to know what you're

doing. Well, unfortunately, I don't want to talk about it right now. Well, I

wonder why.

For five years, all I've heard is lectures about what a bad person mom is

because she conned people.

Now you're doing the same thing.

Only mom never ripped off her friends.

Do you know who that man was?

Some thug.

He works for Gavin Cutler.

The guy mom used to work for?

Yes. Now you're working for him?

Yes. So what, he offers better health benefits than the department store?

Cutler thinks your mom owes him something. If he doesn't get it, bad

going to happen.

To mom?

And to me, and maybe even to you.

I'm going to prevent that from happening, no matter what it takes.

Tessie, I know what I'm doing is wrong.

It's the only way I can prevent something much worse.

I don't know if you can understand that.

It's what I have to do.

I think I understand.

We're stuck in the middle of something, and there's no way out without doing

something terrible.

Exactly.

Just like Mom was.

How was that?

Terrific, except you got behind the tape twice.

Odell, you dropped a scalpel. Hey, it slipped, okay?

Norton, you sneezed. I couldn't help it. It's dusty in here. Next time, help it.

Our audience is taking their seats right now.

Rehearsal is over.

We are online and logging on to the Ken Dine website

now.

Laces, everybody. It is definitely showtime.

Pulse 65.

BP 122 over 78. He's stable.

Patient is ready, doctor.

Let's get started.

We're going to begin with the standard median sternotomy.

First, Dr. Wheaton is going to address those areas of the heart muscle that are

served by blood vessels that we can bypass in the more traditional way.

pre -recorded portion of our evening.

Uh, must have a little online static here.

Okay.

All right. The order's cross -clamped. We're on bypass.

Fifteen beds and doors.

That has to be the fastest two -vessel bypass on record.

Just wait. Once we reactivate the heart, the fun really begins.

10 over 65.

All right, we're ready for phase two. Goggles, please. Goggles.

All lights are protected, doctor.

Is the exposure good?

Let's give him a little more relaxant.

All right, arm the laser.

Laser is armed and ready to go.

Wow.

It's looking good, doctor.

Very nice.

How many channels will the doctor cut?

All together, 30 channels through the heart muscle itself.

He knows precisely how many channels he'll make before the operation begins?

I believe Dr.

Wheaton said it can vary. Isn't that right, Mr. Ward? Oh, sure. Nobody knows

exactly.

Pulse is 63 BP.

More static.

Hold your positions.

We're offline. There's some kind of a power surge.

Hold your positions.

Lasering the last three channels.

Much bleeding.

All right, we're done, folks.

Close him.

That's amazing.

He did exactly 30 applications for the laser.

Gentlemen, can we meet again?

How about 8 .30 tomorrow morning?

Look

at

that sinus rhythm.

Amazing improvement.

Almost as amazing as paperwork involved with every little detail in this

hospital. Well, there is still one bit of paperwork.

Yes, one little item here. The board has authorized me to present you with this

cashier's check for $300 ,000.

Thanks to you gentlemen, the hospital is finally getting a TMR.

Or as Dr.

Travis puts it, finally stepping into the 21st century.

Okay, that's it.

Cutler gets his money back, and I'm done.

You're done when Cutler says you're done.

How about you? I go back to the shop and wait till Cutler tells you it's over.

In my briefcase, I have one signed but worthless contract.

And in my pocket, I have a cashier's check worth 300 grand.

Beautiful. Well, you know where to bring it. I'll see you in an hour.

Bye -bye.

Okay,

you can take the car. Be cool, man. Be cool.

Here, you want my wallet?

Fine, no problem.

Oh, Rolex? No problem. That too.

What? What? What?

Oh, no. What the heck? What are you doing?

is people do all their banking from home on their computers.

When they bring their PCs in to be repaired, they're giving their account

numbers, their balances, all their credit information to guys like me.

And we get to bill them for it.

Don't you love technology?

Eddie should have been here an hour ago.

Best front man I ever worked with. He'll show up.

And if he doesn't, eventually I'll find him and kill him and you'll owe me $600

,000.

Thanks for easing my mind.

No problem.

Ryan was getting worried about you. I think he thought you ran off with our

payday. Must have confused me with his ex -wife.

Well. We're all finished here.

Kate owes you nothing.

But you do.

Excuse me?

We're out of pocket for the cash, the locations, the software.

We've incurred substantial losses.

You expect me to come up with another $150 ,000?

You've done it once.

I'm sure you can do it again.

Excuse me.

Hello.

I paid $300 ,000 for a TMR program.

I'd like a refund.

I can just take my money and be on my way, thanks.

How long did you know you were being taken, Dr. Sloan?

Well, I'll tell you.

Gavin, I think it was when he got a job with a company that sells PMR setups.

That kind of a coincidence always bothers me.

But I wasn't entirely sure until Eddie here showed up as Mr. Ward.

It was those lens tissues.

I don't see how a tissue could destroy an intricate long con.

Well, unless you find one just like it at a murder scene. You know, Emily and

Kate, neither one wore glasses.

Anyone could have left a tissue. It proves nothing.

If you knew it was a con, why'd you let us go through with it?

Well, it was the only way I could find out who killed Emily and who stole that

$300 ,000.

Now, my guess is that Eddie was planning some of the bearer bonds to frame Kate

when Emily walked in on him.

Excuse me?

This isn't a drawing room, and you're not Jessica Fletcher, so what's to stop

from shooting him where he's standing and us going on about our business?

Well, for one thing, I'm the one holding the gun, Eddie, and for another, I'd

like to know who done it.

I'll shoot him afterwards.

I think he's wearing a wire. He's not.

I have sensors everywhere.

My beepers would have gone off the second he walked in. Doctor, please,

continue. I'll need a minute.

Oh, you also shot Pete.

Stop that. I did not.

It's all right. They're with me.

You recognize these gentlemen, Eddie?

This is insanity.

Shoot these people now, and let's get out of here with our money while we

can. See, the only way that I could prove that Eddie killed Emily was to get

to confess that he was the one that took the $300 ,000.

And he did.

I didn't admit anything.

Well, not exactly in words, but by deeds.

These gentlemen robbed Eddie out in the parking lot. They took his car and his

wallet. And my Rolex.

And his Rolex.

And also this, the check from Community General.

See, Eddie knew he couldn't come back here empty -handed, so what did he do?

cashed out those bearer bonds he stole from you.

I love a whodunit. It's always such a surprise.

Maybe this is a good time to mention that I'm a police officer.

And this place is surrounded, and... And you're all under arrest.

Thanks, I appreciate you letting me say that.

Boy, you guys are slick.

I love a good con.

Thank you.

Van, you back?

Why are we here, Sloan?

Can't wait to humiliate me in front of my family?

No, we wanted to thank you for your help.

What help? I tried to scam you.

I don't remember it that way.

Certainly not what it says in my report.

Without you on the inside, we never could have taken Cutler down.

You know, Katie's decided to turn state's evidence against Cutler. I don't

he'll be bothering anybody for long, Todd.

I don't understand.

You had a gun to your head, Ryan. We know that.

You didn't have any choice.

Now you do.

You know, if you keep improving at this rate, it's going to be hard to find an

excuse to keep you here.

Well, my apartment still looks like a crime scene. How's that?

Works for me. I don't know if the insurance company will buy it.

Besides, you can't come see me until they release you.

Tiz, I don't know if your dad's going to want... Want what?

We were just talking.

About Mom coming to visit us. Maybe stay a while?

Yes, I got a lot to do out here right now.

That's why I got you an open ticket.

Use it whenever you feel ready.

We're on a trip.

We don't want to rush anything.

Besides, it's just good to know you still got a way home.

Well, that turned out pretty good.

Yeah, I have to admit it did.

Enough to warrant a celebration?

Yeah. Del Florian's? Great.

You want to flip and see who paid? Yeah.

We'll use mine.

Ready?

Yes.

Yes, it is.

That's my two -headed quarter.

And you're buying.