Original subtitles

No, it's okay.

I'm okay.

Ahh!

It's beautiful!

It came to me in a dream.

Can we eat it?

Of course.

Just not too much,

gotta keep an eye on that waistline!

Mmm.

This is amazing.

Wow!

What exactly is in that?

Don't worry, you won't lose your waistline

with just one bite.

If you're just joining us, I'm here with Primo Maxx,

world renowned chef.

He has four five-star restaurants,

three cookbooks and a line of cookware...

and he just demonstrated his signature dessert,

Rose flower.

Where does it all come from, Primo?

How does any artist's work, I follow a vision.

Most people go through their lives asleep.

It's my job to wake them up.

Well, you certainly got my attention.

Food isn't about eating.

A truly great chef is a magician.

I like to destabilize people, it sharpens the senses.

Well can you show us how to make it?

Oh, I never give away my secrets.

But, if your viewers are wanting to try some,

I'm opening up another restaurant

right here in Seattle,

and I'm going to be up and running by summer.

Oh, well did you hear that everybody?

You'd better get your reservations now!

I grew up here, I'm looking forward to coming back.

Well, from all of us at Wake Up...

welcome home.

Thank you so much for coming.

Of course.

Primo!

Vernon DuBoss, I own the station.

It's an honour to have you.

I've been to Max-Million's Los Angeles,

quite the experience.

I know!

That was wonderful, just wonderful.

Thank you.

I cannot believe you decided to visit our little show.

I prefer to call it intimate.

We have a personal relationship with all our viewers here.

Well I'd love to stay and chat ladies

but I have to catch a plane.

Uh... my props?

Right, yes!

Of course, your props.

Where's my assistant?

Oh, here!

Well don't just stand there,

help Mr. Primo collect his things.

Absolutely. Right this way.

No, no, no, no... that way.

Oh, okay. Sorry.

I thought Gretchen's assistant was a guy.

Yeah, Gretchen fired him.

Temp agency sent her over this morning

as an emergency replacement.

We must be at the bottom of the barrel.

Phil...

I'm just saying, that's five assistants in five months.

There can't be that many left.

Yeah, but I mean who could replace Kiki?

She was perfect.

Yeah, except for that little thing about killing two people.

Yeah, right.

Ooh, she's toast.

Show of hands, who thinks she's going to be here

at the end of the day.

The least we could do is help her out.

Greetings!

Thank you for waiting so patiently

There you are.

Oh, a book!

Thank you!

Uh, back seat and don't wrinkle the jacket.

Okay.

Sorry.

Thank you.

You forgot this on set.

Ahh! I have to do everything myself.

What do we have?

Female, early 30's.

We're still looking for the knife

but it looks like a stab wound

to the base of the skull cut the spinal cord.

No struggle.

Whoever killed her knew what they were doing.

No I.D. on the victim either.

No phone, no wallet.

Chef claims he's never seen her before,

doesn't know how the body got in the trunk.

Well it's a rental car so lots of people have keys.

And the door looks like it was forced.

Someone could've broken in and opened the trunk.

That assistant is still inside.

Let's see what she has to say.

Am I gonna get fired?

Fired?

I mean Primo did say very clearly,

"Put the tuxedo in the backseat".

What's your name?

Lucy.

Lucy, you have to know this is not your fault.

The temp agency stopped sending me out.

The only reason they called today is because... well...

nobody wanted to work for Gretchen.

I thought if I stayed out of the way

everything would be okay, but...

Billie.

Ian.

Hi.

Hi.

You remember my partner, Detective Hawke?

Sure, we're old friends.

Uh, this is Lucy.

I think she's still in shock.

Let's get the medic to check her out.

No worries, come with me.

Okay.

Alright.

So...

I probably wouldn't be much help here.

Gretchen invited Primo on the show

and I only just met him today, so...

It's okay, I saw the statement you gave earlier.

If we need anything else, we'll be in touch?

Okay.

So, um... it was great to see you again.

You too.

Billie.

Hey.

You probably thought I'd call.

I mean I said I'd call because I wanted to call

but then my life kind of got crazy...

It's okay.

I mean the thing is, the more time that went by,

the harder it was to explain.

Ian... really, it's okay.

I mean, it's not about you.

Please, don't worry.

I mean, I never even thought about it.

Oh, you didn't?

No, I mean we both have really busy lives.

It's not like I called you either.

Right.

Right, so... are we good?

Yeah, I guess so.

Good.

Rumours are flying about a body found

in the trunk of a rental carat GZB Studios this morning.

Police have questioned and released celebrity chef

Primo Maxx who rented the car late last night

from a Seattle airport.

I thought we agreed no TV.

I'm just checking.

Well, so is everybody else in the restaurant.

Which means that we're not paying attention.

Salt in the pepper shakers!

And all the bar glasses have spots.

So far the identity of the victim is unknown.

Police are asking anyone with information

to contact the following number

Oh, that poor girl.

I bet you he did it.

Who?

Who?

The dark lord of dessert, Primo.

The body was found in the back of his car.

Focus on the fish.

I bought ten pounds of flounder and when Billie gets here,

do not bring it up.

Bring what up?

Nothing.

Maurice was just a little bit distracted.

Well, can you blame him?

I can't believe that actually happened!

Did the police think Primo did it?

They're not saying

but it doesn't seem possible.

I beg to differ.

Food isn't about eating?

He likes to destabilize people?

All right, that's enough.

But why would he drive around with a body in his car

and then hand his keys over to a complete and total stranger?

He told you, he's a thrill seeker.

Fear sharpens the senses.

I have fear!

We're about to open in two hours

and no one has filleted the fish.

So the next person who mentions Primo Maxx

is banned from my kitchen.

Try me!

Would you mind taking Feathers out?

He's been cooped up all day.

Sure, no problem.

May I help you?

Pete Bower, uh, private investigator.

I used to work with

the Los Angeles police department, homicide.

I want to talk to you about Primo Maxx.

I already told the police, I don't really know him.

Well I got to know Primo pretty well.

Nine years ago his fiancée was murdered.

I was in charge of the case.

Okay Feathers, you go see Daddy.

Go see daddy.

I'm sorry but what does this have to do with me?

I need your help.

I want you to interview me about that case on your show

Wake Up West Coast to make sure the people know

that Primo is connected to another murder.

Primo slipped the net last time.

We finally have a chance to catch him.

I'm a chef, I do cooking segments.

You went after a killer on your show before,

I saw you.

Those were unusual circumstances.

So are these.

Primo's famous, people love this guy.

Nobody wants to believe he's a killer.

They won't even know he's suspected of another murder

unless we tell them.

We need to pull back the curtain.

If you have information you should probably

take it to the police.

The police don't care.

They gave up long ago.

Evidence loses its luster next to a bright star.

This is your lucky day.

Look what just came out of the oven.

People have to stand in line for these.

Now, can I get you a coffee or a tea?

No its okay, we're done.

Two women connected to Primo Maxx are dead.

If we don't stop him there could be more.

I'm sorry, I can't help you.

What was that about?

I'm not sure.

You can't put that detective on your show.

Primo's fiancée was named Rose, just like his dessert.

She must have inspired him.

All the more reason to stay out of this!

Clearly Primo is obsessed with her.

If you accuse him of murder he's going to come after you.

That's like bait for the shark.

Oh, let's not get melodramatic.

Why did that detective come to Billie anyway?

If he had information why didn't he take it to the police?

You know, I really should let Ian know about this.

Ian?

Ian Jackson.

Yeah, he's working the case.

He's in town.

He moved in to his father's old place after the divorce.

Well that seems kind of forward, don't you think?

Why don't you just call?

It's after 5:00, he won't be at the station.

You deleted his number, didn't you?

Did I say those words?

No. I told you she was upset that Ian never called.

I am not upset!

I saw him today and we had a good conversation.

Take food.

Take food?

It'll put her in a position of power.

That is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard you say.

Guys, it is a murder investigation.

Not a date.

There, okay just go, go, go.

Can I help you?

Uh... I'm not sure.

I was looking for Ian Jackson?

Ian's not home, he's working late.

Can we keep reading?

In a second, sweetie.

Did you want to leave a message?

No, I mean... uh... I'm not...

You wrote that cookbook.

I did.

And you must be Emma.

Your dad says you're super smart.

She is.

Do you like to cook?

She's a great cook.

Well that's perfect because I made this lasagna

and need someone to taste it for me.

It's a new recipe.

Love to know what you think about it.

Thank you.

Okay, thanks.

Good night.

Good night.

Hey Aunt Cassandra.

What happened?

Nothing happened.

Then why are you upset?

You know if I didn't know Better

I'd swear you had a spy cam in this car.

I don't need the spy cam, I have ears.

Well Ian wasn't home.

I'm pretty sure I just me this new girlfriend.

Now, see I knew it was a bad idea.

Nobody just stops by except in coffee commercials.

Aunt Cassandra, please tell me you are not in my kitchen

making hot chocolate again.

I could be.

Give me five minutes.

I have to call you back.

Maurice?

Front door was open.

Pretty much went through the whole house.

Anything missing?

My laptop.

What in the world?

What happened?

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Put your eyes back in your head.

Have you never seen slippers before?

We didn't find any signs of a break in.

Is it possible someone you know did this,

someone with a key?

Anybody can get into this house,

she leaves a key by the front door under a flower pot!

I always lose my keys.

I have told her not to a hundred times.

You might as well put up a sign, what's mine is yours!

This is a really safe neighbourhood,

no one even locks their doors.

This pot?

Yes, right by the welcome mat.

So it's probably how they got in.

You ought to change your locks.

Oh don't worry, she will.

You don't have to stay Aunt Cassandra.

Girl, please.

Your father was exactly like you.

Too trusting.

Maybe if he was here to see all of this

it'd change his attitude.

What?

Nicotine gum?

I'm more worried about someone walking around

with your spare key.

Billie, it doesn't seem strange to you?

Somebody breaks into your house the same day

a body shows up at the TV studio?

Hey Lucy.

Hey, you were right, I didn't get fired.

Did you want a coffee?

I've got black and three kinds of regular.

No thanks, but I should probably put this down.

Um, is that dessert?

I forgot to call you... the cooking segment was cancelled.

Cancelled?

There you are.

Billie, this is detective Bower.

I know.

Oh, good.

No need to waste time on introductions.

I'm putting him on the show and I want you to do the interview.

Uh, Gretchen I really don't think this is a good idea.

Did you know Primo Maxx was a person of interest

in another murder?

I think we should leave this up to the police.

I checked out Bower.

He was a homicide detective in Los Angeles for ten years.

We're not that kind of program and I'm not a crime reporter.

You interviewed Primo,

you know him better than any of us.

I don't know him at all.

Look, I know this is unorthodox

but Bower asked for you specifically.

Primo was never charged with that murder

and he hasn't been charged with this one.

We could be sued.

You might not be aware but our ratings are going down,

even after we updated the set.

This is national news.

We have a chance to get things back on track.

What if we're wrong?

Do you want me to give this interview to Lance?

Lance?

Lance would destroy Primo.

He's been waiting for an exposé his whole career!

Exactly.

At least you can be objective.

What do you got?

Primo drove straight here from the airport.

The garage was unattended but we got security video.

He checked in, had a drink at the bar,

11:30 he takes an elevator up to his room.

Right after that the whole security system goes down.

The bellhop at the front desk saw a lady in the lobby

around that time, says she's our Jane Doe.

How long were the security cameras out?

Half an hour.

Must've been when she died.

Can't find her on any security footage

and the M. E. estimates the time of death between 11 and 12.

So she showed up after the lights went out.

By the time they came back on,

she was in the trunk of Primo's car.

It must've been planned.

Primo had enough time to get down here and back

in a half an hour.

Except Primo has an alibi.

At 11:40 he ordered room service.

Ten minutes later a bus-boy delivered some coffee.

That gave him seven minutes.

It's too neat.

No security footage.

She shows up when Primo does...

He has a tidy alibi.

You think it's Primo?

Either him or someone's trying to frame him.

Sadly, the body of a young woman was found

in our television studio parking lot yesterday,

in the trunk of a car driven by one of our guests.

Another young woman was killed nine years ago in Los Angeles.

Joining us today is a retired homicide detective

who believes that these two crimes might be connected.

So, Pete Bower, what connects these two murders

set so far apart in time and location?

Two words, Primo Maxx.

Rose Brown was the manager of Primo Maxx's first restaurant

in Los Angeles.

She and Primo were also engaged.

The engagement ended one night in a heated argument,

overheard by restaurant employees.

The next morning,

Rose's body was found by the cleaning service.

At first, the crime scene looked like a robbery

but then we found the murder weapon...

a meat tenderizer covered in Primo's prints.

The meat tenderizer could've been used at the restaurant,

that would explain the prints.

But an eyewitness saw a man go into the restaurant

at the time of the murder and Primo couldn't account

for his whereabouts that night.

But the day we went to arrest Primo,

his business partner Victor Anderson claimed Primo

had spent the night with him.

The case went cold.

We never found the killer.

But Primo was never charged

with the murder of Rose Brown, correct?

Well, he was our only suspect until his partner turned up

with that alibi.

An alibi that the police accepted.

Two women connected to Primo Maxx were murdered.

Two women were murdered, which is really tragic,

but I'm still not seeing the connection.

Police have been unable to identify the current victim,

but according to a press release,

Primo did not know her.

Maybe, but she knew him.

The most recent victim is Jessica Gilmar...

Rose Brown's best friend.

Jessica lived in Los Angeles,

she flew to Seattle the same day as Primo and turned up dead.

That seems like a connection to me.

Two women, two murders, one famous chef.

That was great.

Thank you.

I think we pulled the curtain back on an ugly truth.

We have the lead on this.

I've already gotten calls from two national news networks.

I'd like you to do an update tomorrow.

Happy to oblige.

The more pressure we can put on him the better.

Um... Gretchen?

That man that was here the other day is coming down the hall

and he looks kind of enraged.

What man, Primo?

Daddy!

Gretchen, your office, now.

Should I go with them?

I'm the assistant, I should probably go with them.

Something tells me the owner of this network

did not like that show.

Well of course he didn't.

You can't go around accusing people of murder, Phil.

We'll all get sued.

If you knew who it was,

why didn't you just go to the police?

I told you, the police are useless.

The only way to beat Primo is take him by surprise.

I'm afraid to ask.

It's my new signature dessert.

Ah...

Oh! Impressive.

Not quite there yet.

I'm going to do use it with brandy,

set it on fire and it's going to melt

right on top of the ice cream.

Instant hot fudge sundae!

Why are you creating a signature dessert?

Well you did see the show.

Regrettably, yes.

I tried to warn Billie but did she listen? No.

Mark my words, Primo is not going to like being accused.

I mean he's going to try to steal our customers

to pay Billie back and we've got to fight fire with fire.

Primo is not going to steal our customers.

Oh, I'm pretty sure he has more important things

to worry about than that.

Oh, you mean like, uh... how to stay out of jail?

Where you just sent him on live television.

The police drawing was on the news,

I'm pretty sure it's just a matter of time

before someone identified Jessica.

Do you know where Primo is building his new restaurant?

Right down the street in that vacant lot.

And he could put us out of business.

What is that?

Speaking of police... I don't suppose you told Ian.

Cassandra. Maurice.

Nice to see you.

You realize how many problems you started today?

I'm really sorry.

I just got off the phone with a homicide detective from L.A.

Bower didn't retire, he was fired.

You know why? He's unstable.

He started stalking Primo after Primo was cleared.

The D. A. gets wind of this?

She won't touch the case.

I didn't even know he was coming on the show.

So it was just coincidence you were at my house last night?

No, he came by the restaurant

so I thought you should know about it.

Why didn't you leave me a message?

I didn't want to intrude.

What, on the babysitter?

Babysitter?

Wait a minute, you thought...

Ian, you never called...

and you said it was hard to explain.

So I just assumed that...

My ex-wife got transferred out of town,

Emma's shy and we all decided that she should stay with me.

So that's what you meant when you said

your life got a little crazy.

Emma and I are still trying to figure out a routine.

I mean, she misses her mom and I'm at work all the time...

I just didn't think it was the right time to start dating.

No, of course not.

Will you do me a favour?

No more exposés.

Scout's honour.

You know, I was shy too when I was Emma's age.

I find that hard to believe.

No, it's true!

All those kids trying so hard to be so popular.

I just couldn't keep up.

Do you know what my dad told me?

He said if you do one kind thing for someone every day,

you won't have time to think about yourself.

I always knew you had a super power.

Works pretty well...

when I remember.

Are you really gonna let Maurice go through with this?

Read the cookbook, the front page.

If at first you don't succeed, fry again.

Well nobody will be frying anything

if he burns down this restaurant.

Excuse me.

Billie, I gotta tell you, that was one amazing meal.

I'm becoming one of your biggest fans.

Thank you so much.

Nice meeting you too.

Have a great day.

Thank you!

You're welcome!

Ladies and gentlemen,

if I may have your attention please.

Thank you.

Tonight, I am proud to introduce a new dessert.

Molten Snow.

Sorry.

It's out!

Maurice was right, Primo is coming after you.

We need to report that explosion to the police.

Aunt Cassandra, it's 6:00 in the morning.

Somebody broke into your place.

Primo was in the parking lot.

Why else would he be there?

Want some coffee?

Come on in.

Maurice said there was a new prep chef working last night.

He thought I hired her, I didn't hire anybody!

I saw her after the explosion.

I thought she seemed strange.

Primo must've sent her, to sabotage the restaurant.

Why would he do that?

A warning to stop talking about those murders on TV.

I found Jessica Gilmar online.

Please tell me you are not trying to solve this crime.

Jessica posted all these pictures of her and Rose

right after Rose's murder.

The only thing on the account, pictures of her and Rose.

They grew up together.

She didn't post anything else until this.

She posted that about a month ago.

You know, sometimes it's hard to let go.

Your grandmother never got over your grandfather.

She kept setting a place for him at the table for years.

Aunt Cassandra, Rose Brown's family sold their home

and Jessica helped them pack.

What if she found something?

Something in Rose's things.

Then whoever killed Rose

killed Jessica too so they wouldn't get caught.

Which means Bower is right, there is a connection.

But why would she follow Primo to Seattle if she thought

he was the killer?

I suggest you ask the police that question.

We don't know that Primo was behind this explosion.

We need proof.

You need protection before Primo does something to you.

You like the new look?

What's going on?

Isn't it obvious?

We're switching to Team Primo.

The boss's afraid we might get sued for

accusing Primo of murder on live television.

I can't imagine why!

So Gretchen's doing damage control.

T-shirts?

Primo's on his way to the studio.

I'm hoping he'll agree to do another cooking segment.

Something that shows his fun side,

you know, just to smooth over any misunderstandings.

Turns out Primo has an alibi

and that detective of yours... Bower,

isn't 100 percent reliable, he might even be unstable!

He's not my detective.

I don't blame you.

I know you sent him.

A clever ploy to get the interview but I didn't care,

I wanted the ratings.

I didn't send him, Gretchen.

You need to go.

Not permanently, just for today.

We want to make sure that Primo feels safe.

Oh, absolutely.

Murder suspects have feelings too.

You're leaving so early?

I was hoping I would get a chance to have a chat.

I'm sorry, do I know you?

Victor Anderson, I'm Primo Maxx's business partner.

I look more robust in photographs.

Gretchen said Primo was coming.

I wanted to assess the situation myself.

You made Primo out to be quite the villain yesterday

which seems quite unsporting

especially since Primo was such a big help to your father.

My father?

You didn't know?

Your father met Primo at a book signing.

He said he was going to open a restaurant

and Primo offered him some advice.

Between you and me...

I think you made a mistake when you got involved with Bower.

I think you could get hurt.

Three weeks ago,

Jessica Gilmar went to the police in Los Angeles.

She claimed she found a document that proves someone

was stealing from the restaurant.

She thought that's why Rose was killed.

The police couldn't authenticate the document.

They told Jessica it was useless

and there was nothing they could do.

What's the timeline?

Well she flew to Seattle same day Primo did,

went straight from the airport to his hotel.

Credit card puts her in a taxi at 10:15.

Why would she follow Primo if she thought he was a killer?

She might've been meeting someone else.

Have we found Bower yet?

No, not yet.

He disappeared after doing Billie's show.

Speak of the devil.

Look who's here.

Let me get this straight,

Maurice poured brandy over a chocolate dessert,

lit a match and it caught on fire?

It didn't catch on fire, it exploded.

That sounds like a Maurice problem.

Brandy doesn't explode and I saw Primo there

outside the restaurant.

How exactly did he cause the explosion,

with magical powers?

Cassandra thinks that he planted a prep chef in the kitchen

and they must've added something to the brandy.

I know it sounds crazy but Primo was not happy about that story

we did on the show.

I can't imagine why.

I found this nicotine gum wrapper outside the restaurant.

The night before, somebody broke into my house,

stole my laptop and left this.

I saw Primo's business partner at the TV studio,

Victor Anderson.

He told me that I made a mistake by getting involved

and I could get hurt.

But you're not getting involved, right?

Because that would be illegal.

I'm glad you came by.

We'll keep an eye on Primo.

Okay, thank you.

I thought you talked to her.

I did.

Then why is she snooping around

getting information for her show?

She's not looking for information.

Did you hear what she said?

Did you?

Let's just check the report on the break in.

Well maybe you should start dating her,

so you can think straight.

Billie?

Billie, look at you!

Joey, how are you?

What a sight for sore eyes!

I haven't seen you since... since your father's funeral.

Hey, how's that beautiful aunt of yours?

She still with that car dealer?

Insurance salesman and no,

the car dealer was the first husband.

Now she's, she's single.

Oh... oh.

Hey, I... I saw your interview.

You're turning into a real reporter.

Eddie would be, he'd be so proud of you.

I'm not so sure about that.

Is that why you're here, trying to get some dirt on Primo?

I hear there isn't any.

Apparently he has an alibi.

Nobody really believes that.

Don't say I told you, okay?

Primo's lying just like the last time.

All it takes is a few Andrew Jacksons

to get a bus-boy on your side.

Where's Maurice?

Late... and I'm afraid he might stay home.

He was humiliated last night.

He tried to tell me that Primo was dangerous.

I wish I had taken him a little bit more seriously.

Did my father ever mention Primo to you?

No, why?

I'm pretty sure that Primo's business partner

just tried to threaten me.

And he said that my dad and Primo knew each other.

I hope you told the police.

Yeah, it didn't make much of an impression.

Primo has an alibi.

So would I if I was driving around with a dead body

in my trunk.

Joey thinks that Primo bribed a bus-boy.

Joey Simmons.

You, you saw him?

What if Primo really did do this?

This can't be the first time that thought

has ever occurred to you?

Jessica was fighting for her friend, Cassandra.

They were both killed.

Who's fighting for them now?

Hopefully the police.

Primo is staying at the Van Drake Hotel.

I know the executive chef over there.

No.

We could just go talk to this bus-boy,

he's probably just a kid.

He was probably intimidated.

I am not getting involved in your shenanigans.

What about the explosion?

If Primo was responsible,

shouldn't someone try to stop him?

Aunt Cassandra, wait here.

Why?

If you see Primo, text me.

I'm gonna go out the back, we can meet in the alley.

Well that's reassuring, you planning our escape.

It's just a precaution.

Try not to sound so excited.

Don't worry.

Cassandra Shaw.

Joey Simmons.

You about gave me a heart attack!

I knew it was you, even behind that paper.

I was talking to Billie this morning,

first time in years.

Oh.

I have been thinking about you ever since.

You know what, maybe this is a sign!

What exactly are you doing here?

Between you and me,

this hotel is the site of a recent murder.

Really?

We have officers right now

talking to a possible perpetrator, so...

You know what, I would love to stay and chat

but I was supposed to meet somebody and I'm late

so I will see you later.

It was so nice to see you, Joey.

Bye!

Wait...

Ian.

Please tell me you're here to test some recipes.

Because interfering with a police investigation

would be a crime.

You promised not to get involved.

Actually I promised not to do anymore exposés.

I thought I could trust you.

You can.

Then what are you doing here?

I want to help Jessica and Rose.

Nobody asked you to help.

Well I know the executive chef here

so I thought maybe I'd try to talk to that bus-boy.

You should stay out of this.

What if Primo was lying?

You're not a detective, you're not even a reporter.

You're a chef!

Somebody is stalking me.

They broke into my house,

they tried to sabotage my restaurant.

I said I would look into it.

No, you said you were gonna keep an eye on Primo,

which sounds a lot like "I'll call you".

Which... which I didn't mean to say.

Can we just not get into that right now?

Look, it's just that you didn't take me very seriously

when I told you about that explosion.

Why do you think I'm here?

Um... okay, I may have misread the situation.

You should go.

Found this in Primo's room.

Belongs to Jessica Gilmar.

Her cellphone.

Where have you two been?

Next time I agree to play detective,

just throw some cold water in my face.

Detective?

It's a long story.

I have a better one.

Guess who I just got off the phone with?

The executive chef at the hotel where Primo's staying.

Billie and I know him pretty well.

Oh, is that right?

You know what he told me?

One of his bus-boy's gave Primo an alibi for the night

Jessica Gilmar was killed.

And that bus-boy just quit because Primo gave him a job.

Sounds like Primo bought that alibi.

How about that?

All we had to do was pick up the phone.

Is anyone going to tell me what's going on?

First, I need a cup of coffee.

Are you coming?

I got a couple things I need to do.

Can I help you?

I'm looking for Victor Anderson.

He doesn't take visitors.

Yes?

It's Billie Blessings.

I know who you are.

If you don't leave, I'm calling the police.

Then I'll go on my show and tell everyone that Primo Maxx

tried to burn my restaurant down.

Billie Blessings.

I'm Gibby, Victor Anderson's son.

He's sick so try not to upset him.

Okay.

That was a bold move.

I gather you're planning on going after Primo Maxx

on that show.

No.

Then you lied to my son.

I didn't lie.

Of course, what am I saying?

You wrote that cookbook full of platitudes about life and pie.

I wanted to talk to you.

I know that you would never let Primo get hurt,

you've worked too hard to protect him.

But I think he killed Jessica Gilmar.

Haven't we been through this?

I didn't believe it at first but I changed my mind.

What does that have to do with me?

You gave Primo an alibi the night Rose Brown died.

Only he wasn't with you, was he?

Suppose he wasn't.

Do you think I would actually tell you?

I mean, you had to have known Rose.

Didn't you care about her at all?

Primo didn't kill Rose and he didn't kill Jessica Gilmar.

Why do you keep protecting him?

I am not protecting anyone.

I trust Primo... more than my own son.

That was brave... what you just did.

I've never been able to stand up to him.

My father has a blind spot.

He'd do anything for Primo, even after the accident.

What accident?

The one that put my father in that chair.

He almost died.

You think Primo is responsible?

It was right after my father gave Primo that phony alibi.

You don't believe the alibi?

Neither do you.

Isn't that why you came?

My father was driving Primo's car,

the brakes failed.

I guess Primo wanted to make sure the story didn't change.

Jessica called Bower the day after she took the file

to the police.

But they blew her off, maybe she thought Bower would help.

Yeah, not for long.

He called her 14 times after that,

all missed calls.

She was avoiding him.

The guy is a little intense.

What's this number?

They can't track it.

Looks like a burner.

It's the same number Jessica texted

when she got to the hotel.

They called her and she came.

They lured her here.

You think it was Primo?

What's the time stamp on those texts?

11:36.

11:30, just like Primo said.

Wait a minute.

She was in the bar.

That's when the cameras went down.

She leaves the bar the same time Primo does.

Security cameras go out.

One minute later, Jessica gets a text.

Come now.

Primo's alibi works because he had help.

I'm assuming you weren't just running errands

or else you would've answered your phone.

I went to see Victor Anderson.

Primo's business partner, the one who threatened you?

He's in a wheelchair, Aunt Cassandra.

His son thinks Primo tried to kill him.

And what do you think Primo's going to do to you

if he finds out you were there?

He knows the police are watching,

he's not going to do anything.

I think he already did.

We had a visit from the health department while you were gone.

They got an anonymous call about the fire.

Oh yeah, there were health inspectors all over this kitchen

looking for violations.

We don't have any violations!

No, I know that.

But this anonymous caller just happened to mention

a certain crazed animal that resembles a barking bird.

They decided Feathers can't be anywhere on the premises.

Where's Maurice?

I think he took Feathers for a walk.

Hey.

You okay?

Feathers is a little upset.

They came after him like a SWAT team.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

One of the inspectors claimed he tried to bite her.

He doesn't bite, he doesn't even like bones!

Fine. Two minutes.

And then we're going home, buddy.

I hope you're not thinking about quitting.

And leave you to face the sociopath by yourself?

How can you even ask that question?

Just wanted to be sure.

I do have some concerns.

Like what?

In case you haven't noticed,

Primo Maxx is trying to put us out of business.

So far he's ahead.

Remember when we first opened the restaurant?

You said you can't fail if your heart is in the right place.

I said that?

Last chapter of the cookbook.

The most important ingredient is love.

That's kind of catchy.

I'll take it.

It works for me.

Come on, now!

Let's go boy, let's go home.

What's going on?

I'm not sure.

What the...?

Don't touch it.

There's blood on it.

I'm going to call the police.

You think that was the knife that killed Jessica?

I really can't comment.

Of course.

We won't know the results until we get them back from the lab.

Amazing.

Whenever there's a break in the case, you turn up.

Did you explain the situation?

I was about to.

We don't know what this means,

which means we don't want any leaks.

I understand.

Which means no stories.

She just said she understands.

A few days ago, I was attacked by a guest on this show.

An attack based on rumour and insinuation

that was ultimately proven false.

Today, we put that unfortunate episode behind

and as a gesture of good will,

I'm going to take you on a culinary adventure.

The salt crushed puffer fish.

The most dangerous entrée in the world.

Before it can be eaten,

a qualified chef must slice out the poison.

Um, I don't mean to interrupt but...

Primo Maxx?

You're being arrested under suspicion of murder.

Cut to commercial.

No!

Put down the knife.

You have the right to remain silent.

Anything you say may be used against you in a court of law.

You have the right to an attorney.

Improve his image?

How exactly does that improve his image?

I'm so sorry, I had no idea that would happen.

We'll discuss this in court.

Oh wait, where are you going?

Where do you think? To call our lawyers.

But what about the show?

Well I don't know.

Do a style segment or something.

Style segment?

Why do you keep following me?

I'm not.

I won't.

Good!

Hey.

How would you like a makeover?

So the next time you're worried about a job interview

or that special date, remember, you can do anything

with the right colours and a little bit of faith.

Ian.

Is that an apple crumble?

I can't take credit, Emma baked it.

She told me you should always return a dish

with something sweet in it.

It's probably a tip from your cookbook, isn't it?

Come on in.

Thank you.

Sorry I, uh... interrupted the show this morning.

Well actually I was just watching the recording

and Tiffany was great.

Maybe it was a blessing in disguise.

So, um... I guess you found Primo's prints on that knife?

Off the record... yes.

We think he's working with someone.

We still haven't found her.

Well is that why you came?

Actually I wanted to thank you.

Emma had a really good day in school.

I told her your trick,

do one kind thing every day, she made two new friends.

Aw, that's great.

Yeah.

That's so great.

I just wanted...

So listen, I...

You first.

About that argument, I shouldn't have called you a chef.

It's okay.

I take it as a compliment.

Good.

Because it is, really.

And I shouldn't have said anything about you not calling,

that was a heat of the moment kind of thing and...

Maybe we just put it behind us?

Start all over?

Okay.

That'd be great.

Would you, would you like some crumble?

Yeah.

You should take it.

Billie Blessings.

Oh... okay, I'll have to call you back.

It was Primo's attorney.

Primo wants to talk to me.

You don't have to talk to him.

But it might help us find out what kind of game he's playing.

We'll be right here.

I didn't kill Jessica Gilmar.

Come on, do I look that stupid?

Drive around with a body in my car.

Keep her phone in my hotel phone.

Oh, leave a knife, yeah, with my prints in my own lot?

Why do you care what I think?

I'm being framed.

By who?

Bower.

And he told me he was gonna do it!

He called, about a month ago,

and he said this time he's gonna make it stick.

The next day, Jessica Gilmar goes down to the police

and claims that Rose had a document

that proves that I was stealing from my own restaurant.

Did she have a document?

It was fake!

And the police even apologized for wasting my time.

Bower was setting me up.

Why?

Because he's crazy?

He's been stalking me ever since Rose was murdered.

My business partner, he had an accident driving my car.

I think Bower was trying to kill me.

I don't believe you.

Well, your father did.

My father?

When he offered to help.

Did Eddie ever mention Primo to you?

No.

I know you helped my father with the restaurant.

But he helped you with the investigation?

Yeah, I was visiting Anderson in Seattle

when the accident happened.

And I knew your father so I got in touch with him.

I told him about Bower and I asked him

to help find Rose's killer.

Why didn't you say anything about this to me before?

Well, we haven't had a lot of time to talk.

I'm done here.

I loved Rose Brown.

She was the only good thing in my life.

Why would I ask your father to investigate it

if I killed her?

Did you know that my dad helped Primo?

Primo's in trouble so he'd say anything to get out of it.

What if Bower did try to set him up?

Primo is a manipulator.

He toys with people's perceptions,

that's what made him famous.

Bower came to the restaurant the same day Jessica's body

was found and my laptop was stolen that night.

That's not a perception, that's a fact.

Bower must be somewhere in this city.

We have to find him.

Oh!

Maurice!

What are you doing here?

I heard noises, I thought Primo sent someone else

to the restaurant.

What are you doing?

Primo said he knew my dad.

You're talking to Primo? I thought he's in jail.

He is but I think the police made a mistake.

Maurice, can you cover for me?

You do realize what's gonna happen if Cassandra finds out

you're still investigating?

Which is exactly why we're not going to tell her.

Cassandra says that only people on coffee commercials

show up without calling first.

But I still don't have your number

and I think it's important.

I'm glad you came by.

My dad did work on the case.

Come on in.

Why didn't he ever say anything?

Maybe because he never found anything.

Exactly!

If he'd found anything that made him think Primo was guilty,

he would've told the police.

Victor Anderson said he'd trust Primo more than his son,

which could be his way of saying he doesn't trust his son at all.

Did you talk to Anderson?

Maybe Gibby killed Rose.

Do you have an off button?

Primo said that Jessica thought someone was stealing

from the restaurant.

Maybe it was Gibby.

He could be trying to frame Primo.

Jessica got a call right before she came up to Seattle.

She would probably trust Gibby enough to come here.

Wait a second.

Do you realize what just happened?

You accepted my idea.

Don't tell anyone, I'll deny it.

Hi.

Hey sweetie.

What is your secret?

Your crumble was delectable.

I put in less sugar.

You did?

Sometimes I change the recipes to make them taste better.

I put less sugar in your apple pie recipe too.

You're really not supposed to say that.

That is what a good cook does.

I'm gonna try a little less sugar in mine.

She's perfect.

I promised her I'd invite you to dinner.

Some time.

Any time, really.

Emma knows you're busy,

I told her you might not be able to make it.

Tell Emma I'd be delighted.

Good night.

Good night.

What do we know about Gibby Anderson?

He's a grown man and he still lives at home.

Works for his father.

How much time doe she spend in L.A.?

Well it sounds like he goes where his father goes.

Why?

I'm just wondering where he was the night Rose Brown died.

Hey, we got a hit on Bower's credit card.

Looks like a motel.

Hey!

Hey.

Gretchen keeps contact numbers for visitors who come to set.

Can you get me that folder?

No.

Well I just saw it on her desk yesterday.

I wanted to organize the files and it was a little more

complicated than I expected so I took them home

so that I could focus.

You can't take files home.

What's going on?

I'm trying to get Gibby Anderson's phone number.

Oh, well why didn't you just say so?

I know his number.

It's... 347-555-0189.

I think I have a photographic memory.

No, you don't.

You can't text that number, that could be anybody.

Okay, well you just freaked out some kid who works at like,

Gulper's Coffee.

Billie... whatever you're planning, don't.

I'm just fact checking, that's all.

I think that takes on a different meaning

when you're talking about murder.

I'll be careful, I promise.

Man, it is really hard to stop her when she decides to help.

Who told you I killed Rose?

No one.

It was just an educated guess.

My father would blame anyone to protect Primo.

Even me.

Did you call Jessica before she came to Seattle?

No, she called me.

We had a common interest.

Rose Brown.

Jessica said she could prove Primo killed Rose

but I told her to drop it or Primo would kill her too.

I guess I was right.

If this is true, you have to tell the police.

Wait.

Call Ian Jackson.

Primo can't hurt you anymore, he's in jail.

You don't know Primo.

He won't be for long.

Police, open up!

Clear.

Bower?

Clear.

Look what I found, Billie's laptop.

Huh?

Don't answer.

Put it down.

Jessica Gilmar had an envelope.

She took it to the police but they didn't do anything.

Then she called me

asking for Gibby's phone number

And I knew she had something

and she wouldn't tell me what it was.

How did you know what was in the envelope?

I saw it when she came to the hotel.

You were at the hotel?

Gibby knows, doesn't he?

What did she find?

The police just tried to call me

which means they're trying to find me.

You sound like Jessica.

She was always so suspicious.

She told Rose I was pushy.

Rose?

Jessica even told the police that she thought I killed Rose.

You knew Rose?

We went to church together.

I warned her about Primo.

I could see he was trouble.

She wouldn't listen.

That's why they fired you.

I told you they would come.

Billie! You in there?

Put your hands on your head!

Now!

Yup, that's mine.

I think he was following me.

He was following Jessica too.

Well, we have him in custody.

Do you think he killed them?

I don't know.

But he sure was obsessed with Rose.

Maybe if he couldn't have her, no one could.

Yeah.

Wait... Ian.

I think that's the woman I saw that night at the restaurant.

The prep chef?

Yeah.

The night of the explosion.

You're sure?

Yeah, I remember her hair.

I tell you what,

why don't you go home and let me work on the case?

Because I'm a chef?

Because I don't want you to get hurt.

All right, I'll call you tomorrow about that dinner.

I'm sorry, is this a personal thing?

Because I thought this was a police station.

D. A. wants to know if we're ready to press charges.

Billie just I.D.'d the woman from the bar.

She was the one that set the fire in the restaurant.

You think she's working with Bower?

Or Primo... or Gibby.

She's definitely working with someone.

Your father would be proud.

The D. A. said they didn't have enough evidence to charge me.

You know that Bower episode definitely helped.

It sounds like he came unhinged.

I mean I knew he would if he found your father's files,

which is the reason he came to you in the first place.

Hoping to find information.

When did you get out?

About 30 minutes ago.

I drove straight here.

You should've called first.

I have a proposal and I wanted to see your reaction in person.

Be my new business partner.

You can start by running Max-Million Seattle.

I mean obviously you have a raw talent,

you got me out of jail.

You already have a business partner.

Anderson's been bleeding me dry for years

holding a phony alibi over my head.

What do you mean phony alibi?

I was home alone the night Rose died.

Which turns out to be a bad explanation

when you're suspected of murder.

I had to find someone to vouch for me.

Anderson wouldn't agree unless we restructured the company.

I had to sign away most of the profits, 80 - 20.

Very unfair, which is why I'm getting rid of him.

I know, I know it's an overwhelming opportunity.

Digest... while I take a much needed shower.

When did you find time to buy flowers?

I have helpers.

Consider it a possible perk.

You know the more famous you are,

the less you work.

What in the world...?

Are those from Ian?

Primo.

Primo?

Yes.

He wanted to thank me for getting him out of jail.

Clearly I am under too much stress,

I could've sworn she just said she got Primo out of jail.

I think he's working with that prep chef,

the one that set that fire.

I saw a picture of her down at the police station.

She was at Primo's hotel.

And I'm pretty sure that Primo just said

they're gonna kill Victor Anderson.

My advice is to start working on the beets.

Where are you going?

TV studio.

I've got some research I need to do.

I'm, I'm looking for Ian Jackson.

This is Gibby Anderson.

Billie Blessings told me to call,

tell him it's important.

No, don't leave a message. I'll hold.

Ahh!

I've never seen her before.

You were outside the restaurant the night the dessert exploded.

Primo was outside the restaurant.

Well we know you were there.

There's no point in lying.

Your nicotine gum.

Who is she?

I told you, I don't know.

You know, I think I owe you an apology

because these snacks are great.

I'm glad you like them.

I try to notice what people eat.

You like the red chewy sticks.

Which are carcinogenic, by the way.

Hey. Guys, I need help.

Hey, I thought you called in sick?

Yeah, I need to find this person.

Primo might be working with her.

Oh, Gretchen told me that we're not allowed to talk about Primo.

She says anyone who mentions him is fired.

Gretchen always threatens to fire people.

It's her only management strategy.

Guys, focus.

Do we have any directories from the Primo corporation?

Uh, no...

but I'm pretty sure I saw her on the set

the day Primo was arrested.

You did?

Definitely.

See the birthmark right by her collar bone?

Wow, this is seriously cool.

What was her name?

I don't know.

But I saw her.

Well if she was here,

I got pictures in the editing suite.

Who next?

Let's try Primo.

You guys still at the jail?

Affirmative.

We just got a 9-1-1 call from the Anderson estate.

Do you always do this?

Only when there's a police raid.

There!

That's not her. That's Anderson's nurse.

She was definitely with Primo.

How do you know?

Well she stood right next to him the whole time before the show.

We can check surveillance footage.

Here.

Okay, hold on.

Wow. You must be really good at poker.

I think they're gonna try to kill Victor Anderson.

Lucy, I've been looking for you.

Someone has changed all the folders in my office.

They have... colours.

That was me, I'm sorry.

Hmm.

It's brilliant.

Really?

Yes, I want you to do it for the whole studio.

What about Primo?

What was that?

Uh, she was just asking what happened

and I was about to remind her

that that topic is strictly off limits.

Yes, it is. Let's go.

Come on Ian, answer the phone.

I was giving Mr. Anderson his medicine and I heard a noise.

I didn't tell him because his health is delicate,

I didn't want him to get upset.

Call an ambulance.

Ian's not here.

Do you know where he is?

No.

Well there must be some way to reach him.

Not that I know of.

Joey, do you remember when you told me you thought Primo

was guilty?

Well I think he might try to kill someone.

I have to get a message to Ian.

Billie, I'm under strict orders not to talk to you

about this case.

I understand.

So, now what?

Wait here.

As soon as Ian comes,

let him know that Primo's working with Anderson's nurse

and he needs to get to Anderson's house right away.

Okay. Where are you going?

Anderson's house.

Why, why would you do that?

Gibby told me Primo tried to kill his father once before.

Yeah but you can't go there by yourself.

I'm just going there to stall until Ian gets there.

She won't do anything while I'm there.

No, no way.

I'm going with you.

No, if you show up then she's gonna be suspicious.

Besides, who's gonna give Ian the message?

I'm really not liking this plan.

Do you have a better one?

I'm Detective Jackson.

I tried calling you.

Somebody hurt you.

Do you know who it was?

I didn't see.

I think it was Primo.

Jessica Gilmar had a document.

I told Billie.

Primo must've seen me.

Copy that, thanks.

Primo checked out of his hotel.

He told the desk clerk he was in a hurry

because he needed to catch a plane.

Where's Anderson?

Wait here.

What?

What could possibly be so important?

Jessica came to you.

You knew Primo was stealing from the restaurant.

Primo didn't steal from the restaurant.

I did.

Why would you steal from your own company?

You forget it was a long, long time ago.

We didn't even have a company.

I put all of my money into that restaurant.

Primo was taking most of the profits, wasn't he?

He was the talent.

You were just the backer.

That was his position, not mine.

So you took what you thought you deserved...

Rose found out and you killed her.

The alibi wasn't for Primo, it was for you.

It turned out to be quite advantageous.

Primo was so afraid of going to jail,

he gave me everything.

In business we call that a win - win.

But if you protected him before, why are you framing him now?

Especially when it could ruin your company.

I don't care about the company anymore.

My investment did very well.

I would like nothing more than to see Primo go up in flames.

So you're getting back at him for putting you in that chair?

Pity.

By the time the police get here you'll be dead.

And all of your clever insight will be lost forever.

They know where I am.

I don't think so.

Otherwise you wouldn't be here all by yourself trying to stall.

Hey Joey.

I need you to check the airport, see if Primo Maxx

is on any flight manifests.

Okay.

Listen, I know we're not supposed to talk to Billie.

Okay, she was... she was here before.

She seemed really upset.

She'd seen Primo, said he might be planning to kill somebody.

I think he's working with Anderson's nurse.

You're involved too?

Get in.

Where are we going?

This isn't a bus tour. Get in!

Why are we doing this?

Stop talking!

Get in the car.

We need all units at the Anderson house now!

Billie?

What are you gonna do, shoot me?

It can't be far if you're not taking the freeway.

Check the towers, see if you can locate her.

I go to that farm stand all the time.

The owners know me.

They're heading north.

Why are you taking me over the bridge?

I said stop talking!

Let's go.

I know where they're going.

Stop!

Don't move.

You can't shoot.

You need something with Primo's prints on it.

Not this time.

This time Primo sent one of his volunteers.

Maybe the same person who came after Gibby.

They can shoot.

I called the police... from the car.

They heard everything.

If you kill me they'll know exactly who it was.

I'll take my chances.

I don't like the odds.

Drop it.

Put your hands up.

Are you all right?

Yeah, I think so.

You got here pretty fast.

Well... I'm trying to work on my follow through.

I'd say it's pretty good.

You underestimated your opponent.

Ah, don't worry. So did I.

What a heartless man.

Imagine, he killed those two poor girls

and just for the money.

It was a lot of money.

I can't believe he attacked his own son.

Well Anderson made a point to say

he wasn't trying to kill Gibby,

he was just trying to teach him a lesson.

Hmm. Muddle parent.

Did Primo put Anderson in that wheelchair?

Off the record?

It was Gibby.

The son?

Anderson was driving Primo's car

and Gibby probably cut the brake lines.

He meant to kill Primo.

He thought Primo killed Rose and might also hurt his father too.

Muddle parent, muddle child.

Anderson won't press charges so he'll go to jail

and Gibby will take over the company.

And Primo's only crime was being an extremely unpleasant man.

Unpleasant but not coming here.

I read in Eating Seattle he decided not to open

his restaurant here, said the city is tainted.

Hey, what about that weird detective guy?

Bower?

Well the best we could tell, he was pretty broken up about Rose.

It was really eating away at him.

Speaking of eating...

who's ready to try some of our new signature dessert?

Emma Jackson, would you like to do the honours?

Certainly!

Oh.

Ah!

Wow.

That smells so good.

Now that is magnificent.

Apparently the secret is less sugar.

No, I think the secret is love.

Oh, here we go.

You made this?

Smell that, Ian.

Mmm!