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Hey, what do we got?

Kid found her about an hour ago, floating around the pilings.

Body scared him so badly, he called his mother.

And mommy called us.

She's a jumper.

She's way too young. Too many bad days in a row. What happened?

Look at her left cheek.

Water burn.

She hit face first.

Unusual for a suicide.

Think she was dumped?

Pushed or jumped, those are our two choices.

This picture matches the description in a missing persons report I took a couple

days ago.

Irene Brent, married to a Dr. Brian Brent. I think that's Friday night.

Any reason to think she's not a jumper?

Oh, the Chronicle sure wants her to be. They wanted to confirm the number.

Thirteenth so far this year.

We don't want the media running this case.

Let's wrap it up as soon as we can. You're all on it till I say quit.

Thirteen, that's low.

Next to top of one bridge.

Preliminary autopsy report.

Maceration to her right temple sustained prior to hitting water. Water in her

lungs indicates that she was alive upon submersion.

Cause of death, drowning.

Anyone notify the husband?

I love my wife very much.

Irene was happy.

We both were. Why would she do this?

Well, we're investigating that now.

Did she have any problems with anyone that you may have known about?

We pretty much kept to ourselves.

My wife, she was raised in Taiwan. Her friends and family were there.

So when did she come to this country?

Five years ago, when we were married.

You told Inspector Washington the night your wife disappeared that you were

waiting to pick her up from citizenship class.

Did Irene socialize with anyone there?

She always had me pick her up right after class.

I never saw her with anyone else.

Was she depressed about anything?

Dr. Brent, we know this is difficult, but you really need to tell us about

Irene's state of mind just before she disappeared.

She seemed happy.

On the way to class, we were talking about looking at houses this weekend

the family.

With children, we needed more space.

You were trying to get pregnant?

Yeah, for over a year.

Was she upset about that, that you guys had been trying so long?

No.

Dr. Brandt?

Irene was the perfect woman.

The perfect wife.

She would have been the perfect mother.

Now she's gone.

No, she checked herself out, WMA.

Without medical approval.

Well, of course she shouldn't have.

You know how she is. She's stubborn.

Well, look, hold on a second. I think this could be her.

Hello?

Maggie, are you out of your mind?

Yeah, very funny.

Look, I'm coming over tonight.

Oh, yeah. I'll bring miso soup.

No, I'm not taking no for an answer. You need anything else?

Yeah, all right.

I'll see you later.

Louis? No way Irene jumped off that bridge. I don't buy it for a second. Why

not? Look, when I met Irene last year, she was a walking stereotype. She was

quiet, she shuffled, you know, head down, the whole nine yards.

She was shy?

No, no, no. She was acting. Acting like what she thought her American husband

wanted. You know, all Confucius said, a woman had to serve a man.

But in here, after a while, she changed.

Changed how?

She became Irene.

Spunky, talkative, so full of life.

She wanted to become a citizen, to go to college.

She wanted to become a teacher.

How'd that sit with her husband?

How do you think?

Did you see him pick her up that night?

No, but I do remember she left right away.

And was that unusual?

Normally she stayed after class to talk.

She was so excited about becoming an American citizen, voting, everything.

Her husband didn't pick her up right after class ended?

Well, when he thought it ended, yeah.

She told him class ended a half an hour later than it really did, so she could

hang out.

She said that I reminded her of her sister back home in Taiwan.

We were supposed to pick out a dress together for the induction ceremony.

I'm telling you, this girl had so much to live for.

There's no way she killed herself.

Bucky, come back.

Hold your horses, Captain. I haven't seen you in ages.

Yeah, well, I'm not the one who's been flying all over the world.

Oh, I'm done with that.

I think I'm stuck in my garden by the time I got left.

Hey, you.

You ready?

Bring it on, bud.

That was fast.

Oh, I shaved it off before the radiation could burn it off. Oh, of course you

did. Always in control.

I wish.

Actually, you know, it's kind of cool.

You're kind of really good -shaped.

You do.

Don't sound so shy.

Oof.

I just took a bunch of meds. I'm warning you.

I'm going to fade in about five minutes.

Don't tell me to go back to the hospital.

Yeah, like I could ever tell you anything.

This is my record, by the way.

I don't think so.

Oh, yeah, it is.

Sophomore year, we were living downtown.

The second place with the carpet.

And you gave Evan your copy and you stole mine.

Why would I do that?

Because you slept with him.

He was your boyfriend. I would never do that.

You slept with him.

And you gave it to him right after.

I don't blame you.

Evan was, uh... He deserved prizes.

But, uh, this one's mine.

Skips at the end.

So, with my numbing pain, it'll pass.

He was cute, though, that Evan.

You want a hit?

Maggie, hello?

The only good thing about ovarian cancer.

Legal Mary Jane.

I like taking that work.

You still got that herb garden out in back?

Mary Jane?

Lewis? No.

No.

Ten more minutes.

Well, it's one o 'clock in the morning, honey.

Then why can't I sleep?

Because I need you.

Is Maggie that bad?

It's not Maggie. It's what Maggie has.

Yeah. Cancer. No, marijuana.

Lots of it.

She's allowed, right?

She has a prescription.

Yeah. She's got like 50 plants.

Three, four feet high.

Really?

This puts me in a pretty awkward position.

Why? What, do you think she's dealing?

With that kind of quantity, what else is she doing?

I understand.

Is it sensimia?

That's Spanish for seamless.

Sorry.

She's not good.

And she's not thinking straight.

Saw some marijuana.

What do you want to do, Kate?

Arrest her?

I mean it.

But, uh, what's the problem? The problem is that I'm under consideration

for chief of police.

My best friend has enough pot to turn on every deadhead west of the Mississippi.

How's that for a problem?

Who's surveilling Maggie?

Is this federal?

DEA. They've been watching her for a couple weeks. One of the guys over there

recognized you and sent the tape to me.

A big favor.

You want to be chief? This is not good.

Maggie's an old friend.

I'm sure she is.

But the feds have reason to believe she's cultivating a large amount of

marijuana. And now you're connected.

Kate, we can't let this come back on us. No, we can't.

What do you want me to do, bust her?

And why the hell is the DEA building a marijuana case around a dying woman? If

it goes to trial and the press gets a hold of it, they'll be crucified.

And medical marijuana users will be national heroes.

Well, my guy doesn't think it's just medicinal.

Look, we'll put our heads together and we'll make this go away.

We'll keep our eyes on the prize. We both want the same thing.

Well, right now, for me, it's about Maggie.

Who's running a very brisk business. She's got about nine or ten people

in and out of there every day. Where's the evidence?

The only evidence I care about is you on the tape. Because if the wrong people

get a hold of it, put you up for the job, it's all over the six o 'clock

You know what, Cynthia?

I got work to do.

Kate, you can... Thanks for the heads up. I'll consider my option.

Well, you don't have that many.

Stay away from Maggie Palmer.

Or better yet, get her out of the drug trade.

According to her teacher, Irene was just a real go -getter, ready to take on the

world. Her husband painted a totally different picture. He made it seem like

needs to be protected from everything and everyone.

Maybe someone should have protected her from him.

So what? So she changes during the marriage and the husband doesn't like

I'll say she changed. She grew up.

According to her birth certificate, she just turned 20. When they got married,

she was only 15 years old.

You know, it's legal to get married at 15 in some states.

It is. You know, so what? They got married in Taiwan. That's so disgusting.

What did he give her for a wedding present?

Dolls? Yeah, suicide Susie. Comes with a little bridge that she can jump off on.

Is that a joke?

Is there something funny about this case you're not getting?

Sorry, Captain.

Last time I looked, the young girl was dead.

Where are we on this?

The final report's not in yet, but the ME says Irene Brent had a broken jaw.

and healed, but it was a recent injury.

So we're taking a hard look at the husband.

Yes, Captain, we are.

Good. Do it.

Irene Brent's brother's flying in from Taiwan. He wants to take the body back

home with him. He's staying at the ground region.

Great. I get to tell him he can't have her. Not yet?

He can.

Hey, that's something. A little chill in the air.

I'll fill you in when we head over to Brent.

Well, I just found out some more news about our perfect wife and mother.

Remember how he said how much she wanted to have a baby?

Funny, but she made sure that she couldn't.

She had an IUD.

That's impossible.

Irene was not using birth control. All she wanted was to get pregnant.

Well, I'm sorry, Dr. Brent, but it looks like that's the last thing that she

wanted.

I'm sorry.

There must be some mistake.

Dr. Brent, she was 15 years old when you married her. How could she possibly

know what she wanted?

We had her parents' permission.

It was all legal.

And it's a completely different culture. You could never understand.

Let me ask you something. In that culture...

Is it okay to hit your wife?

I would never hit Irene.

What's going on?

I'm growing some pot, big deal.

What are you going to do, arrest me?

Are you sick?

You have a prescription and that's fine.

Marijuana makes you feel better. Go ahead, smoke it. You got enough stuff

here to service the whole city.

The feds have you selling it right out of your house.

I'm giving it away.

You know, even if sick people are lucky enough to have insurance, the doctors

prescribe it in capsules. We just throw that up.

All the cannabis clubs are closed.

So people like me have to take to the streets.

To get the only thing that gives them relief.

It's against the law.

Katie.

What's this really about?

You're doing something that's against the law and I need you to stop.

Why? You can get the big corner office.

Chief of police.

You know, I can still read well enough to see them floating your name around.

The DEA has you under surveillance.

Talk, cop, talk.

This is not for fun.

These guys are going to do something.

Oh, is that why you think I'm giving this stuff away for fun?

I'm helping people, Kate.

And it's the right thing to do.

There's not a lot keeping me alive right now.

This might be it.

Good luck on your campaign, Chief.

All we're saying right now, Dr. Brent, is that there's a lot of things that you

didn't know about your wife besides the birth control.

Did you know that Irene wanted to go to college?

Become a teacher?

That's not true.

We had an arrangement.

Irene agreed that she would stay at home full time and raise our children.

In return, I would support her very well for the rest of her life.

So romantic, I may weep. You remind me of my ex -wife.

Really? She was a career woman like you, like both of you.

And she couldn't understand why a woman would want to be a homemaker.

It may sound old -fashioned, but I prefer a traditional wife to an

woman. Fifteen years old.

That's not quite a woman.

I married Irene because she valued a traditional marriage.

We each knew our place, and we stuck to it.

Yeah? You busy, Captain?

Doesn't matter.

No, I can catch you later.

No, Rita, that means come in.

Sit down.

Take a load off.

About this morning, Captain.

Well, you know about the joking around about the case.

Let me ask you something.

You got to understand, that kind of kidding around, that... I know, I know.

Just blowing off steam doesn't mean you don't care or that you're not doing your

job. Yeah.

So, did you like college?

Because I didn't until the end of my freshman year.

Come on, work with me here. We'll get back to your topic.

I was very serious about finals.

And on the day of my last exam, All Important Chemistry 101.

My roommate found me in the library where I'd been all night and told

me that we were leaving right then for Ohio.

We were driving. She wasn't giving me any choice.

It was a two -day trip in her green Carmen gear with no shocks

because four kids who we didn't know.

I'd gotten shot by the National Guard at Kent State.

Vietnam.

We had to go, she said, because it could have been us.

We'd been to protest marches. It was Berkeley, right?

So... I missed the final.

We were gone for four days.

But when...

We got back to Berkeley because of this trip.

The whole year up until then, I thought college was about the books.

I didn't know that it was also about driving to Ohio.

The other half.

The life half.

I don't remember much chemistry, but... Boy.

I remember Ohio.

Do you still talk to her?

You're with me.

Oh.

Yeah, we're having a big disagreement. I'm writing her a letter here telling

how I'm right.

Are you?

I could be. We both could be.

We both could be wrong.

Also, she's dying.

I'm sorry, Captain.

Thank you.

I'm sorry, too. I know that you care about this case.

I know you care about all the cases.

So...

Is it your turn or have we covered it?

No, we've covered it.

Do I need to sign some papers?

Where's her body? Is it here? Please try to relax, Mr. J.

Have a seat.

First, let me start off by saying I'm very sorry for your loss.

Unfortunately, the ME cannot release your sister's body until a preliminary

investigation is complete.

I just want to take her home.

We'll do the best we can.

But we'll also have to consult her husband.

I mean, he may have plans to bury her here in the States.

I am sure the doctor will abide by the wishes of my family.

I don't understand.

The marriage was arranged.

My parents contacted a traditional matchmaker that works here in Chinatown.

Irene's husband won't mind.

Probably already out shopping for a new wife.

Excuse me.

We're here to see Madame Lin.

Thank you.

We'll wait.

That is one language I don't speak.

Oh, and how many languages do you speak?

One.

English.

They certainly seem happy.

May I help you?

Madam Lin, San Francisco Police.

Mei Ling, would you get out and get some tea, please? What I'm doing here is

completely legal.

I've shown you people my paperwork a million times.

If you have any further questions, you should ask my lawyer. We're here about

one of your clients.

Irene Brent?

Do you know her?

Yes.

Unfortunately, she's dead. We found her body in the bay this morning.

Oh, my God.

When was the last time you saw Irene?

And this is a problem. I don't see my brides after the wedding.

It's been a few years.

How well did you know her husband?

I do a thorough background check.

I am the FBI of love.

Dr. Brent passed with flying colors.

And how do you find these guys? They find me through my website.

Even tradition has to operate in the modern world.

So, Dr. Brent, he just comes in here, meets with you, and picks out a wife on

the Internet just like that?

It's not that simple. He filled out an application, I interviewed him, then we

sit down and picked out a match together.

Then what?

They corresponded for a while. He traveled to meet her family a couple of

Then he went over there, married Irene, and brought her back here.

And since I see that you're about to ask me for my services, I take 30%.

On what?

The setup fee.

Then I take a percentage of the monthly salary the husband pays the family for

the rest of the marriage.

The husband pays the family?

He's taking away one of their wage earners.

So he must repay her salary.

Makes perfect sense to me.

But it is worth it.

Let me show you my clothes.

You see someone you like?

I see a lot of someone.

We're going to need to take these with us for our investigations.

Sure, take as many as you need.

I'll give you a whole package, the application, initial contract protocol.

That way you'll know how everything works.

This is disgusting.

China doll?

Lotus blossoms?

I'm going to throw up.

That limb is very thorough. A few of this for the credit rating, a DMV

blood test.

A $500 set -up fee.

Well, love ain't cheap.

Yeah, and that doesn't include the travel package and marriage license.

This is crossing the line. These women are for sale.

Well, it's been a long time since we've had lunch in the park, huh?

We've never had lunch in the park.

Well, never is a long time.

This is about Maggie.

Partly.

I mean, I know she's going to die.

We're all going to die.

Not me.

I cut a deal.

If you want me to, I'll talk to him about it. Shut up.

I'm serious.

Maggie's my age.

Yeah, Kate, I mean, you're right.

It could happen any time.

What if we're not finished?

You know, if it happened to me now, I don't know what's going to happen with

Amanda.

Or with us.

There are just so many things I want to do.

I just don't want to leave until I've done them.

What do you want, Kate?

I don't want to miss anything.

You know?

Yeah, yeah.

Ever since we got back together, I... I

feel the same way.

Being with Maggie brought all this stuff up.

Well, it made me realize what I want.

To be with me for eternity and a day.

I want to be chief of police.

And maybe that other thing that you said.

I spent thousands of dollars on dates with no love. One marriage I had failed.

wanted to hire a professional. They'd done right.

Good. Great.

But what do you think of your wife?

My grandparents had an arranged marriage. Their parents hired a

worked for them. They fell in love.

I think the long Russian winter had something to do with that. But bottom

is, I think it was a good match.

So you would actually let somebody else pick out your wife?

I haven't thought about it.

Somebody else would roll the old Nate Basso love dice for change.

Basso.

Yeah.

Okay, thanks.

Change of plans.

We got a meeting.

Madam Lee lied to you.

She saw Irene about a month ago.

They had a fight.

Irene wanted to leave her husband.

Was he treating her badly?

No. He treated her like a precious jewel, which she hated.

The thing was...

She didn't love him. She told you that? She told Madame Lin.

I'm afraid of her.

If she finds out I talk to you... She won't. What happened to Irene will

to me.

We're not going to let that happen.

I need my job.

This is the only place I can work.

You help us and we'll help you out with immigration.

Okay?

Irene was a good friend.

She came into the store last month.

Madam Lynn overheard us talking about birth control.

I had taken Irene to the clinic where I got my IUD.

And she got one, too.

And Madam Lynn found out about it?

Yes.

And she was furious.

Dr. Brent paid her a lot of money every month, as long as Irene stayed with him.

And she knew he wanted kids.

How much was he paying?

$7 .50 a month, more than most.

And then what happened?

When Madame Lin confronted Irene, she told her she was going to leave her

husband as soon as she could.

Madame Lin started calling Irene name.

And then she hit her right across the face.

You saw the big rings she wear.

When she hit Irene...

I think you broke her jaw.

When you said that you and your wife had an arrangement, we didn't realize you

meant an arranged marriage.

Why didn't you tell us that your wife was a mail -order bride?

Because I knew what your attitude would be.

Damn right. Oh, come on. What? You bought yourself a wife. Hey, listen. I

know what it is you want from me. I did not kill her.

You want me to take a lie detector test?

Anything.

Yeah, that would be very helpful.

I'll do anything you ask.

So, do you see someone you like?

How do I know she really looks like this? I mean, sometimes, you know, these

pictures... Oh, my pictures don't lie.

How do you say her name?

Lorpin.

It's got a thing. It's kind of musical.

I've never done anything like this before.

If I do my job right, you never have to do it again.

We're right in there.

San Francisco police, we have a warrant.

Good afternoon, everyone.

Put that out, please.

Put it out.

Maggie Palmer.

You're under arrest.

Cultivation and distribution of marijuana.

Let me ask you something off the record.

You ever been married?

A long time ago, for a very short time.

I was not, as they say, marriage material.

What if my wife and I have...

What if she thinks I'm not marriage material?

Leave that to me. I would train her to be the perfect wife for you.

Train her?

How do you do that?

If I told people that, I would have too much competition.

Well, I'm really interested in this whole training thing.

How do you know she'll be a good wife?

I know these girls. I know their families.

Right, but do you ever feel the need for any real discipline?

You know, I'd understand if you did.

To ensure your happiness, I do what I have to do.

Sometimes, yes, it requires a good swift kick.

Right. Or a smack across the face.

Broken jaw.

I see. You're playing games.

You're not interested in a wife after all.

I am interested in a wife, just not today, and not from you.

Oh, we're leaving now?

Well, it's going down to the station. What do you say?

I know all about the time you broke her jaw. What I'm not sure about is the next

time. And that on the bridge.

Isn't this all about medical marijuana?

Captain, do you think you guys are really stopping a big crime here?

We heard that she was giving it away. Is this true? Can you comment, please?

You know what you're calling.

The NN need you.

Don't smile so much. Cameras are rolling.

Thank you. This is going to make a really strong statement.

I'll rest you any time.

Katie.

I did sleep with Evan.

And what?

I'd do it again.

Is it true that it was medical?

I didn't do anything. This girl killed herself.

She was not stable.

If she left, her husband used her to lose a high -paying client.

I have nothing to gain by killing one of my brides.

They are worth more to me alive.

Your brides.

What if they're uncooperative and they happen to have a sister that can easily

replace them?

What are you talking about?

We checked your phone records.

You called Irene's family in Taiwan four times the week before Irene was killed.

I think I even saw her sister in the catalog there.

Now, did you ask the sister to marry Brent before or after you killed Irene?

Irene and I did fight, but I did not kill her.

She was difficult.

Difficult how?

She would call me every week asking me to get her out of the marriage. But why?

She had a good marriage.

Other girls would be so happy to get that match.

When's the last time she called you?

Early last week.

I couldn't take it anymore, so I spoke to her family for advice.

I talked to her brother, Raymond.

He could always calm Irene down.

They were very close.

She listened to him.

You spoke to Raymond in Taiwan?

No, here.

He's been here for a week.

He told us he just got here.

No, I spoke to him on Monday, here.

I think he was at the Crown Regent.

Why would I kill my sister?

I loved her.

Why did you lie to us?

You've been here for a week and you saw your sister. Why did you tell us you

just got here from Taiwan?

We know that you're not a bad guy and you're just trying to help your sister.

So why don't you tell us your side of the story?

Come on, what happened?

She wouldn't listen to you?

You know what I think?

I think you met her after class.

And you tried to talk to her, but she wouldn't listen.

I didn't hurt her.

I wouldn't.

And it was an accident.

She fell.

No. You know what it's like to swim in that water this time of year?

After being hit in the head, in that water, she probably couldn't even figure

out how to move.

How to save herself.

I thought that... You thought what?

You thought she was dead?

You know, I have a sister.

And if I thought she was dead, I'd call somebody.

She wasn't dead, Raymond.

Oh, my God.

I'm sure she tried to swim.

She was probably hurt too badly.

She probably even called out for her big brother to come help her.

Not here?

Stop it. Do you know what it's like to drown?

Your lungs fill up. You can't breathe. The pressure inside of your head. It's

like you're going to explode.

And then you do.

She wanted... She wanted to leave her husband.

Live on her own. Irene was not ready for that. She was... She was so young.

I was just trying to make her listen.

Shake some sense into her, you know.

She fell. She hit her head.

She was dead.

She wasn't moving.

We were right by the bridge.

You were wrong.

She was dead.

What were you thinking?

It's all over the news.

Well, sometimes that happens with these high -profile drug buttons.

It didn't have to be a high -profile drug button. You called the press.

Well, somebody sure did.

And you humiliated the DEA. I made an arrest.

I got rid of the plant. That's what you wanted, isn't it?

What I wanted was for you to distance yourself from the situation, but you

too hot to hear me. If we would have worked together, we could have made the

whole thing go away.

Have you listened to the news?

The people of San Francisco are happy with this bust.

The DA won't prosecute a dying woman. The medical marijuana's back on the

page.

The mayor's going to hold town meetings.

I said make it go away, not blow it up. This is political, Kate.

You keep acting impulsively and you may win a few battles, but you're going to

lose the war.

I got pushed into a corner and I had to make a choice. And frankly, I think I

made a good one. Let me explain something to you.

This is not a game.

You have a chance here to do everything you've always wanted as police chief.

You keep acting like you did today, you're going to lose that chance.

Well, let me explain something to you.

I've been at this job a long time.

And I have never once thought of it as a game.

The decision I made today was difficult.

It was well planned.

And flawlessly executed.

I kept everyone's best interests in mind, resolved the situation, and nobody

hurt.

Extremely chief -like, I think.

They just released Irene Brent's body today.

Oh, really?

Looking out wife shopping?

Irene's teacher just delivered this downstairs. She thought we'd want to

What? Irene passed her test.

She's now an American citizen.

McCafferty?

Yes?

No, I'm still here Yeah,

thank you

I'm the son of a patient man who carved his

words in winter.

I'm the son of a precious girl who

found my soul.

the child.