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♪

I wonder if the hotel is going

to be done with their renovations in time

for their masquerade party?

I mean, it sounds like everyone in town is gonna be there.

Yeah, everybody's trying to outdo each other

with the costume contest.

Oh, yeah.

Well, good thing we'll be safe in our Cookie Jar aprons.

Do we want to be safe, though?

I mean, it might be fun for us to dress up.

Do you want to wear a costume?

[laughs] You look terrified.

No, Hannah. It's okay.

We'll just rep the Cookie Jar with pride.

Good.

Okay. Daryl's gonna be here any minute.

He wants to pick a dessert for the party.

Last time he was here,

the first 20 minutes of the meeting

were all about his big new promotion.

Well, it is a big deal.

I mean, as the new manager of the hotel,

he is overseeing this huge makeover they're doing.

You know, my parents honeymooned there 40 years ago,

and they said it still is exactly the same.

Well, not anymore.

Daryl. Hi.

Oh, I have a suggestion list

for you to look at of desserts.

Excellent.

Can I get you coffee?

Only if it's the new Lake Eden Inn and Spa custom blend.

Are you kidding me?

We are thrilled to have

the exclusive roasting deal with the hotel.

Great.

Uh, okay. Here we go.

Here are the options we came up with.

Lisa and I were thinking about the size of your guest list.

We were also thinking to do hand-held desserts.

Since you mentioned that you want

kind of an up-and-about type party.

Yes. Mr. Howe made it very clear

he wants the event to be lively.

We've got several activities planned,

including a costume contest.

Of course.

Will you be in costume?

Uh, no. We're wearing our aprons.

It's just easier to work that way.

It's fine.

Just as long as everything is over the top.

I want fabulous without the risk to my new carpets.

All right, we'll go with these three.

Three?

Yes, well, the guests like to have options.

Mrs. Howe says that

your Cookie Jar sugar cookies are her favorite.

Oh.

Those should be easy enough, right?

Yes, they're straightforward.

And they're always the first to disappear.

Great.

It's what the boss wants, so that's what she gets.

Uh, and the other two are fancy, right?

Oh, yeah.

The cherry bomb cookies are definitely spectacular

and not messy to eat.

Excellent.

Just as long as everything photographs well.

That's what matters.

But I gotta run.

It seems like you've got everything under control, so.

I was hoping to stop by the hotel.

I just want to check out the kitchen,

see the equipment, the layout.

Yeah, yeah. No, that's a great idea.

Talk to Brandi. She'll be able to help you.

Sorry, I'm just bogged down by last-minute details.

Yeah, yeah, of course. I'll just check in with Brandi.

Thank you.

- Three? - It'll be fine.

And it'll be a chance for us to remind Lake Eden

that we're the best bakery in town.

You're right.

♪

Thank you.

Wow.

Bobby's the name, call me anytime.

Just down that way.

Hey, Bobby. This place looks so great.

No cookies, no convo.

Oh, well, good thing I brought you

some chocolate peanut butter truce.

Oh, ho, ho, truce?

Yeah, well, the two flavors are forever linked,

and one will never be superior to the other.

Mm.

Mhm. Mhm.

Mhm.

So I'm supposed to be meeting with Brandi.

She's gonna give me a tour of the kitchen.

[mumbles]

Okay.

Mhm. [mumbles]

Mmhmm.

No, no, don't worry. I speak cookie.

[laughs]

Thank you, Hannah.

You're welcome.

We'll all be working in here.

We can make sure the hot appetizers are served first.

So you have time with the ovens before we get to dessert.

Oh that's great. Thank you so much.

Do I need to let Daryl know that.

Oh, don't worry.

Daryl sees himself more as a big-picture guy.

I'm used to handling these sorts of events.

Perfect.

Hello there.

Mr. Howe. This is Hannah Swensen.

She owns the Cookie Jar Bakery.

And Coffee Roaster.

A pleasure.

We look forward to enjoying your delicious cookies

and coffee tomorrow night at the masquerade.

It's supposed to be such an incredible evening.

Rebranding the Lake Eden Hotel

has been a dream of mine for the past decade.

Put a lot of work into this night.

We're all going to make sure it's perfect, Mr. Howe.

There you are, darling.

I've been waiting in your office forever.

Forever? It's been 10 minutes.

Yeah, well, it felt like forever.

Oh.

I'm so sorry.

Mr. Howe and Brandi were just helping me with--

Yes, yes, I leave those details to Daryl, actually.

Oh.

Well, my apologies. Hannah, this is my wife, Cheryl.

Oh, so nice to meet you.

And I heard you're a big fan

of the Cookie Jar's sugar cookies.

Yes. What do you put in them? They are addictive.

I don't want to give away my secrets.

Oh. [chuckles]

well, it's good they don't make anything that delicious here.

- Anyway, very nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you.

- Tomorrow night then. - Yeah. Can't wait.

- Shall we, darling? - Mm.

Oh, um Brandi...

Thank you again for the tour. See you tomorrow.

We'll see you tomorrow. Thank you.

- Bye. - Bye.

Mother, I'm here with...

[cat meows]

Moishe.

Yes, with Moishe.

And I promise he'll stay in my room the whole time.

He will not get into your stockings.

Oh, please don't remind me of that dreadful cat-astrophe.

The company called.

They said that my new furnace is being delivered on Tuesday.

So I will not inconvenience you for very long.

Honey.

Oh, you are welcome as long as you like.

As for your cat, we shall have to wait and see.

[Moishe purrs]

So...

What do you think?

It's very unique.

Oh. You're right. This costume is too much.

And the matching one for Ron just wouldn't work at all.

Matching?

You and the Sheriff are wearing matching costumes.

He would make a great Dick Tracy, don't you think?

And I just love those little '20s flapper dresses.

That would be the bee's knees.

I just didn't realize you two were at that stage

in your relationship.

Don't worry.

I brought plenty of options for you and Chad.

Options?

You're coming in matching costumes too.

Chad sent me his sizes.

You know, I had already planned to just wear my chef's apron.

What kind of costume is that?

Honestly, Hannah, you are a chef.

I know that, Mother.

I'm just trying to be professional.

You know, the Cookie Jar is catering the desserts

on this very important event.

Don't talk nonsense, darling.

It's a masquerade.

Everyone will be dressed to the nines.

The Swensen women shall do no less.

Well, come along. Let's get started, shall we?

[squeals]

Okay. I'm coming.

You put her up to this, didn't you?

- I knew it. [Moishe purrs]

♪

There are a few basic differences

between dough and batter.

They both use the same ingredients.

When heat is applied,

they both turn into something totally different.

But dough is special.

It can be molded by adding an ingredient

or changing a technique.

It can be totally transformed.

A dash here, a whisk there...

and something so simple can turn into magic.

Let's load it up.

All right. The hotel is still under construction.

The kitchens seem finished,

but I still think we should bring everything we need.

Yeah. Leave nothing to chance.

Exactly.

Did you have time to find a costume for tonight?

Yes.

What made you change your mind?

Oh.

And how is it at your mother's?

It's actually fun.

Except for all the costumes she made me try on.

Oh. Your mother's right.

It'll be good for us to dress up and have some fun.

Uh, are you and Herb

going together in a, like, a couple's costume?

Oh, no. He can't make it.

Oh.

Wait.

Are you doing a couple's costume?

It's not me.

It's my mother. It was her idea.

And Chad agreed to it.

So did the Sheriff, Ron. I mean Ron.

Yeah. Now that your mother is dating Sheriff Ealing,

you should probably call him by his first name.

Believe me, I'm trying. These things take time.

[Hannah] Michelle.

What?

[Hannah] Help!

I need help putting on this costume.

The one mother bought you.

Should I bring a purse?

It doesn't have a pocket for my phone or anything.

You can't live one night without your phone.

It's easy for you to say.

You still use film in your camera.

Hey, don't knock the film camera.

I saw you eyeing up the record player at the flea market.

Turntable. Old school is in again.

Mhm. Did you want my help or not?

No. No, I really don't.

I don't want to wear this costume.

I'm gonna tell mom you said that.

Okay, you know what? You're gonna help me.

Get up those stairs, right now.

- March. - Very bossy today.

- March. - Okay.

If I have to wear this costume, you have to help me.

♪

[camera shutter snaps]

Delores.

Swensen, Delores Swensen.

[camera shutter snaps]

Ronnie.

Come.

Smile.

Our first red carpet together.

[Delores laughs]

[Hannah] Mother.

♪

Hannah.

She looks stunning, doesn't she?

Oh, yes.

Thank you.

Yeah.

You do too, Mother.

You look fantastic.

And so do you, Sheriff. - Ron.

Ron. Right, Ron.

- M'lady. - Oh.

I told you, he makes a fabulous prince.

You hear that?

Yes. She tells me all the time.

Oh, okay.

- Shall we? - Shall we.

They've really done a number with this place.

And they're not finished.

I mean, they're still working on the construction.

Really?

Yeah. The owner, Howe,

petitioned the city for a developmental permit.

He wants to put in a golf course.

That's him, Mr. Howe I met him yesterday.

[thunder crashes]

Are you okay?

It just scared me.

The storm is supposed to be pretty bad tonight.

We have extra officers on duty in case of any flooding.

Oh, on the ball.

Uh-oh.

I- I better...

Hungry?

Let's eat.

Okay.

Oh, look, the Dubinskies are here.

Oh.

Anyone who is anyone is here, Hannah.

It'll be the talk of the town tomorrow.

Oh, now introduce me.

Oh, I'm so- sorry. We met yesterday.

Hannah.

Of course.

- Yes. - Oh, the cookie lady.

The cookie lady.

Hm.

My daughter owns the most successful bakery

and coffee roaster in town.

But of course, you knew that

because you were smart enough to hire her

to provide the desserts tonight.

[Hannah] And the coffee?

Of course.

May I please introduce my mother, Delores Swensen.

A pleasure, Your Majesty.

Oh.

En chante. - [Howe chuckles]

I like your... costume.

[laughs]

Thank you.

We're just gonna go.

It's been so nice to see you again.

Come on, Mother.

- Are you kidding me? - I know, it's just...

You know, I texted you earlier.

I wanted to do the red carpet with you.

Oh, I'm so sorry, Mother,

but I had to give my phone to Chad.

I have nowhere to keep it in this dress.

Oh. Hold this.

Oh. Okay.

Chad is such a catch.

I know, Mother, you constantly remind me.

Come on. Come on.

Hannah, your march to the altar

reminds me of the story of The Tortoise and the Hare.

Except in your case, the tortoise took the scenic route.

-Gentlemen. - Mmhmm

How is it?

Delicious.

Oh, good to hear.

Bobby!

You look great.

It seems like everyone's having a good time.

Is that your friend, Brandi?

I think she's trying to get your attention.

Oh. She wouldn't be panicked without a good reason.

She's been like this since she got passed up

for a promotion.

Better go see.

Ladies, we got something for you.

- Oh, thank you. - Voila.

Thank you.

To good times with good company.

Oh.

[dance music playing]

[Brandi] I just I don't know what to do, okay?

[Brandi] I don't know what to do.

[Lisa] This...

is the last of them.

I hear you so just...

Um. Oh, I'm so sorry.

I found more cookie dough and--

- I got to go! - I thought we could make--

But if we don't need more cookies, we don't have to do it.

There's no such thing as too many cookies.

[Lisa] It only takes 10 minutes

so I'll hang back while they bake.

[Hannah] Okay. Thank you.

And then once they're cool, we'll ice them.

And then we'll plate them and show the servers

how we want them to look.

[Hannah] And then we can go back to the party.

Makes everything better, doesn't it?

You're right about that.

Actually...

Can I ask you a few questions?

Sure. Of course.

You're both bakers.

How do you feel about this kitchen layout?

I've had an idea

for a breakfast bakery inside the hotel,

but I know they'd have to redesign some things in here.

It wouldn't take that much, actually.

No, it wouldn't be much.

You know, it'd be cool if you could use one of those windows

as a pass through for a to-go bakery,

and then you wouldn't have to be connected

to the restaurant.

I love that idea!

I'm going to add that to my presentation

to Mr. Howe, if you don't mind.

Oh, not at all actually.

Um, you looking to still get that promotion?

Something like that.

I've worked here eight years.

Mr. Howe needs to see how valuable I am.

- You go girl. - Yeah.

[Lisa] I will join you for the party once these have cooled.

[Hannah] Perfect.

In we go.

And, um, I forgot we have to make sure we show

Mr. Howe the first plate of cookies for his approval.

Um, Daryl should have mentioned

how deeply Mr. Howe cares about every detail.

He was the same way with the new wallpaper in the lobby.

Oh. I love that, actually.

Um, okay. See you on the dance floor.

Ten minutes.

Aren't you glad you wore a costume now, Hannah?

Yes, but don't tell my mother.

[chuckles]

[dance music playing]

[notification alert]

Oh. I'm so sorry.

The cookie timer's up.

Yeah, they should be cool by now.

Okay. Okay.

So I'm so sorry to have to keep coming and going.

After this, I can just stay and enjoy the party.

Listen, no sorries. Okay? - Okay.

I'm just happy to be here with you.

Go make some magic, okay?

Okay. We'll be right back.

Has your mother seen those sneakers?

No. And she's not going to.

Delores sees all.

Oh, please.

[loud thud sound]

Did that sound like...?

I don't know.

We should just check.

Never been here for this part before.

What part?

The part where you find the dead body.

[laughs] Stop it.

We're not gonna find a dead body.

- [knocking] I know, just joking.

Hello?

Hello? Is there someone there?

Maybe it was the music?

I don't know.

It sounded like it came from inside this room.

What if someone's hurt and they need help?

[knocking]

Hello?

Oh.

Oh, you're right. There's no one here.

Okay.

Oh, I bet that plant fell. That's what we heard.

[Lisa gasps]

[dramatic music]

Oh, boy.

[thunder crashes]

[dance music playing]

Where is Lisa now?

She's guarding the door.

Wait, wait, by herself?

Is she in danger? I didn't know what else to do.

Did you call an ambulance?

No one can help Brandi now.

Yeah.

[sighs] You're back.

Those might have captured something.

Yeah. There's another one at the end of the hall.

Did anyone see you here Waiting?

Did anyone walk down the hallway?

No one.

Yikes.

Oh, you said it.

[Ealing] All right.

Let's see what we're dealing with here.

Now remember, do not touch anything.

Where does that lead?

Oh, looks like another hallway

that leads back down to the kitchen.

And that must have happened during the struggle.

Well, actually, I think that's the sound we heard

from the hallway.

I think the pot made a thud sound when it hit the floor.

And you came in right after that?

Mhm. And she was already dead.

[phone buzzes]

Well, that would have taken several minutes.

If the killer waited to make sure she was dead.

Heard you in the hallway.

Oh, yeah, panicked, knocked over the pot

and ran out these doors.

[Hannah] And that's the killer's footprint.

[sighs]

[notification alert]

Bad news. The weather's getting worse.

The storm knocked down those huge trees on the drive.

I can't get a detective or forensics in here.

- What? - It's not possible at all?

For now. But I got a team on it.

Well, at least we still have power.

The storm's not done yet.

So what do we do about... this?

You good over here? I'm gonna lock this up.

Yep.

Let me see that scarf.

It's a deadbolt.

We can lock from the inside so nobody can get in.

Good call.

All right, everyone out.

I don't want to contaminate this crime scene

any more than we already have.

You can't have a ballroom full of people panicking.

So we keep this quiet until I can get some units here.

How long is that gonna take?

Twenty minutes, Two hours. However long it takes.

What happened to Brandi stays here with us.

Understood?

Well, there is someone else who already knows.

The killer.

But the question is, was this the intended victim,

or are they looking to strike again?

It looked like a pretty controlled crime scene.

What does that mean?

Uh, planned, methodical.

We're gonna party with a methodical murderer.

Well, I don't think anybody likes this plan,

but there's nothing we can do until we get the road cleared.

Lisa, you need to get back to the party.

Act natural.

Uh...

It's okay. Um, here.

You got this.

We need to get a full head count and a copy of the guest list.

Right. And we need a list of all employees.

But we need to make sure whoever did this

doesn't leave this building.

What do we know about the egress points?

Limited, I think.

Egress like exits?

'Cause don't you think all the doors have alarms on them?

We would have heard that.

If the perp planned ahead,

he could have left the side door propped open.

The tracks won't last a minute outside in this weather.

I could ask Bobby to get the keys to lock this door.

No, that's not good enough.

Anyone could have a set of keys to get in.

Can you do me a favor?

Can you please go and grab Kurt Howe.

Make up some sort of story or something.

But just get him to come back here alone.

I'm on it.

And I'll find something to secure this door.

All right, I'll wait here.

[dance music playing]

Excuse me, excuse me. Pardon me.

Hello. I'm so sorry to bother you.

Oh, these cookies are to die for.

Uh...

Um... Someone in the kitchen was asking for you.

They- they asked for me?

Mr. Howe, I'll deal with that.

You and Mrs. Howe should enjoy the party.

Wonderful idea, Daryl.

No. Uh, Um...

Well, I mean, Mr. Howe,

they did ask for you specifically by name.

Of course they did.

It's my fault.

I'm involved with every aspect of the hotel.

[chuckles]

If you'll excuse me, duty calls.

Yes.

- Lead the way. - Oh, yes.

Mr. Howe, it's not really the kitchen staff.

Oh.

There's been an emergency, and you need to follow me.

Oh.

I got a head start in securing this door.

Nice work. Will these help?

Uh, yeah, actually.

And let us know if anybody tries to get in.

Didn't find any exits at the closest construction work.

No footprints, no blood trails.

Excuse me.

Howe, is this your office?

What's going on here? What are you doing?

This is an investigation.

I'm sorry, Sheriff, I didn't realize you're on duty tonight.

Just answer the question. Whose office is this?

Well, the offices haven't been officially assigned.

I've been working in this one

while mine's being completed upstairs.

But can I ask why?

One of your employees has been murdered in your office.

Okay. That's nonsense.

It's probably just a party goer that's passed out or something.

Wait, don't you want to ask who?

All right. Who?

Brandi Wine.

Hannah, let's get back to the party.

[camera shutter snaps]

Ms. Swensen, I spoke to everyone in the kitchen.

Nobody knows what you're talking about.

Oh, right.

Um, it was-- Brandi had an idea and--

Brandi?

Is she working tonight? I haven't seen her.

Yes. Uh, yes. She was.

She had an idea about the kitchen, and, um...

Anyway, I guess it doesn't matter now.

Okay.

Sorry. Sorry about that.

Excuse me.

Oh, there you are. The judging is about to begin.

- The what? - The costume contest.

Oh, we--

I did not invest in these spectacular costumes

for the two of you not to even participate.

And, honey, I've been doing some reconnaissance.

I do believe that Ron and I have best couple costume in the bag.

Oh, I must go find Ron.

- No! - Excuse me.

Uh, he had to use the restroom.

Said he'll meet you in the ballroom.

Yeah.

- Oh, it's bad timing. - Mmhmm.

Um. And, honey, you look gorgeous.

I know you're gonna get second place.

[Delores] Ron!

I do think this will be a good distraction for the crowd.

Do you really think the killer is inside this ballroom?

I think we need to double-check the exits.

- Now? - Yeah, right now.

- Come on. - Okay.

Here's the doors.

[jiggling doors]

It's really wet out there.

I think we'd see some muddy footprints

if anybody came through here.

What about if someone tried to get out that way?

The alarm would have gone off.

Quite a storm, huh?

Yeah.

Ladies first.

I'm kidding.

Your face.

Doesn't look like anything's been disturbed down here.

Right.

We should look for Bilco doors.

What?

You know, storm doors.

Why? What do you call 'em?

Storm doors.

[chuckles] Oh, right.

[thud] [screams]

Hey, hey, hey, You okay?

Oh. I'm fine.

Are you okay?

I'm doing great.

Oh, good. Well...

Great.

Okay.

[police radio chatter]

[dance music playing]

Oh, the judges.

Hello.

Off with their heads.

[laughs]

What a wonderful party, huh?

[sighs]

Why don't you just fill me in.

What are you talking about?

I didn't fall off a turnip truck yesterday.

You're worried about something

and it has to do with Hannah and Chad, too?

There's been an incident.

Oh.

Hannah has found...

Oh. Don't say it.

Ugh, how could she!

Tonight?

I'm sure she didn't mean to.

Well, you better catch me up.

Yes, ma'am.

[dance music playing]

Hey. - [Lisa gasps]

Oh, sorry. How are you holding up?

I keep looking at everyone,

trying to figure out who could have done it.

Notice anything off?

I saw someone with blood on their collar.

But then her boyfriend's dressed as Dracula so.

What about the other employees?

Anybody acting strangely, seem off to you?

Just the wife.

[Hannah] Mrs. Howe.

Yeah. She came into the kitchen

saying something about how the pork chops were too dry.

I didn't hear that.

Oh, it was when I stayed behind when the cookies were baking.

Right.

And Mrs. Howe yelled at everybody,

but mostly really at Brandi.

Hm.

Hey, have you guys seen Brandi?

What?

I've been texting her. No reply. Grr.

It's like she vanished.

Um, how well did you know Brandi?

I started here a couple years ago.

So. Why?

Well, I don't know. Does she have a lot of friends?

Was she's more of a loner?

She got friends like me?

[nervous chuckle]

Was it awkward for her when she didn't get that promotion?

Oh, she seemed fine about it.

Mm.

What did she want earlier, when she seemed upset.

[laughs]

Look, you guys better tell me what's going on right now.

I know Brandi can be intense, but I can handle it.

Just tell me what she said.

Um... fine

Not here. Come with us.

We'll go to the kitchen.

- Kitchen? - We'll be right back.

We'll explain everything on the way.

[Bobby] Kitchen?

I just don't believe it.

I know, I'm so sorry.

Where's the rest of the staff?

Daryl told us all to be in the ballroom

for the costume contest.

So you had mentioned that Brandi was seeming intense earlier.

It was nothing. Just that she was--

She had a lot going on.

To do with work?

Yeah.

She thought someone on staff was messing with the time cards.

And she didn't report it?

Well, she wanted to figure out who first.

Sounds like somebody else I know.

Wait, do you think whoever did it killed her for catching them?

We're gonna find out.

Okay, but right now, I need to know

where all the exits and entrances are to this building.

Because the Fire Department wouldn't issue a permit

for a party this size without sufficient exits.

The paperwork would be at the front desk.

Brandi, put the time cards there, too.

Let's go.

Hannah!

Hannah.

You go with your mother and I'll go with Bobby.

Yeah. Okay. Be safe- I mean, have fun.

You too.

Excuse me.

Adorable. I love it.

Hi. What are you doing out here?

Don't play games with me, Hannah.

She knows.

Oh.

Really. Hannah.

I'm sorry.

Me, too.

Well, nothing to be done now except solve another case.

What do you got?

- Oh, well-- - Sh- sh- sh!

Brandi, um, was still angling for that promotion,

and I think she was trying to bust another employee

for changing their time cards, maybe trying to sneak out.

Did she have any leads?

Bobby didn't know.

But maybe Brandi had an idea and just didn't tell him.

Bobby, huh?

Well, we need to find out who was sneaking out and why.

Could be anything. Uh, sick family member.

A lover, maybe another job.

Oh. Corporate espionage maybe?

That's good.

Thank you.

Brandi was killed in Mr. Howe's temporary office, so.

[clears throat]

He's automatically gonna be on the suspect list.

Yeah, and clearly, she didn't get along with Daryl.

Well, so him too.

And this Bobby character.

What? Why?

Why did he reveal her secret so quickly?

Either he knows more than he let on,

or he is hiding something.

Mm.

Follow me.

You too.

[police radio dispatch]

[Mr. Howe] Enjoy yourselves.

Oh.

Excuse me.

So, what's your plan?

Are you gonna stay by my side for the rest of the night?

I'm just taking everything one step at a time here, Howe.

You do realize any bad press would ruin my plans

to rebrand this hotel?

I have no reason to want Brandi gone.

My team texted me that the water level is going down.

Once they clear the road,

we'll need to make sure that we have the name

of every single person who was here tonight.

The guest list is accurate.

I don't allow party crashers at my events.

Oh, you seem pretty certain.

I leave nothing to chance.

I'll need a full list of employees too,

those who are working and those who aren't.

Done.

Darling, did you tell the judges not to let me win?

Of course not, darling. I would never do that.

Oh, good.

Because I clearly have the best costume.

I better win.

Clearly.

Uh, my apologies. This is the Sheriff, Ron Ealing.

Uh, Miss Howe, pleasure to meet you.

Same.

Where have you been hiding all night?

What does she mean, hiding?

Well, you're being silly.

I was here all night with you, darling.

What are you talking about?

You were gone earlier. It felt like forever.

When you say "forever", you mean 10 minutes.

I was with the Sheriff earlier.

He had to show me something.

[Emcee] It's almost time.

[gasps]

I can't wait. Come.

The scepter.

So... -[gasps]

...you and Brandi were friends?

Oh. We were.

And she trusted you.

She did, yeah.

But not enough to tell you who was changing the time cards.

I... I...

I... I... I see. Just doesn't add up.

Why didn't she confide in you, Bobby?

Was it you?

Were you the one changing your time card?

I would never do anything like that.

We'll see, because I think that you are hiding something.

[Delores chuckles]

What?

Bobby look, maybe you're just trying to protect yourself

or a friend,

but the truth will come out eventually.

It's better if it comes from you.

All right. Good news.

They're making progress in clearing the tree.

It shouldn't be too much longer.

Good, because people are starting to notice

that something is wrong.

Oh. They need a distraction.

[tango music playing]

♪

Oh, you remember our dance lesson.

How can I forget? -[Hannah chuckles]

Okay, so we're looking for potting soil on the top

of somebody's shoe, right?

- Okay. - All right.

I can't really see.

Okay, I'll have to get you closer.

Let's try this guy here.

Okay, okay.

- Ready? - Yes.

Sorry.

Nothing. They're clean.

Um... this guy shoes look dirty.

Yeah.

♪

Ready?

It was mud, not potting soil.

Hm.

Oh, there's Ealing.

[crowd applauds]

Nice dancing.

No, we- we were just checking out potential suspects.

Really?

Yes.

I saw the Fire Marshal's report,

and I mapped out all the exits that were in the report.

And the doors don't seem like they were opened.

Howe is being very cagey?

And Mrs. Howe isn't exactly jumping to his defense.

Mr. Howe, Mrs. Howe,

they could also be in on it together.

[Emcee] Everyone, can I get your attention.

Round of applause for yourselves, please.

Incredible tonight. Incredible.

[applause]

Can I get a drum roll for the most glamorous costume, please.

And the most glamorous costume goes to...

Cheryl Howe.

[applause]

You've got to be kidding me.

[sighs]

I need to get the crowd out of here,

get a forensic team and a real investigation going.

Thanks for the dance.

...and that's all I know.

What?

Your friend here hasn't exactly been forthcoming with us.

Really?

I'm sorry, Hannah,

but Brandi made me promise not to tell anyone.

I'm sure she didn't mean

even if you're facing a murder charge.

He just admitted that Brandi had a boyfriend.

She did? Who is it?

I don't know.

She didn't want anyone to know about him.

But that means he could be here.

He could be somewhere at this party right now.

But would she have planned

to meet her secret lover in Mr. Howe's office?

Mm.

Mr. Howe's office?

[both] Hypothetically.

[Emcee] Just a reminder, everyone,

make sure to sign up for your raffle tickets.

The winner gets an all-expense paid weekend getaway

here at the Lake Eden Inn and Spa.

I need another cookie.

Well, at least your cookies are a hit, darling.

I'm sorry, everybody.

It'll just be a few more minutes before we can safely leave.

Sorry, everyone. Just keeping the community safe.

Enjoy yourselves. The dancing, the snacks.

Have fun.

Why are we keeping the community safe?

Oh, just a hiccup with the terrible weather.

I have a crew clearing the road, it should be fine soon.

I think it's time for another one of those cookies.

Come, Daryl.

Oh, yeah, yeah. They're great, aren't they?

Ron! We won! We're wanted on stage.

[applause]

Thank you, thank you.

Hey, Sheriff, Sheriff.

Is it true that we're trapped here?

I hear that the road's blocked and we're stuck.

We could be here all night.

Like most rumors, that is not true.

I have a crew working to clear the driveway.

So it is true.

It's one tree.

We'll have that tree gone before we're done

with the costume contest.

We are done with the costume contest.

You won.

Off with his head.

He's right, everybody.

We are done with the costume contest.

But we are just about to start the dance contest.

Everybody, let's move!

Hit it!

[dance music playing]

♪

[Delores] More prizes to give away so keep those feet moving.

People are really going to rebel if we run out of cookies.

No, but Chad said the road is almost safe to pass,

so we just need a few more to tide people over.

Okay, you know what?

I think I should stay and make another urn of coffee.

You go ahead.

I thought we were supposed to stick together.

I'll be right behind you.

And besides, I'll have a pot of boiling coffee to protect--

Ahhhh!

[sighs] Okay.

[indiscernible party chatter]

♪

[panicked breathing]

[gasps]

[screams]

Oh.

Okay. Okay.

[dance music playing]

[electricity powers down]

[thunder crashes]

[panicked breathing]

[thunder crashes]

Okay, okay. All right, everyone,

let's just stay calm.

I'm sure we'll have the power back on in a minute.

Uh... what? Oh, it doesn't work.

No power.

What the Sheriff meant is that

the party will be back on in a moment.

Despite my instructions, Howe is not in the ballroom?

Yeah, neither is Hannah.

- Are you sure? - Yeah, positive.

So...

Anybody have any jokes?

The hotel has an emergency generator.

I'm not sure why it hasn't kicked on yet.

Maybe they need to be activated manually.

Hold on.

So let's check out the costumes, shall we?

Oh, love your ensemble, pirate woman.

Hi-argh! [laughs]

Keep doing what you're doing.

Keep distracting everybody for a few minutes.

Okay. Aye, aye!

I'll be right back.

Oh.

[tense music]

[pounds on door] [doorknob jiggling]

[pounds on door]

[Chad] Hannah!

Chad!

Chad!

Chad, I'm in here.

Chad! Chad! Can you hear me?

[pounding] Chad! Chad!

Hannah.

Yes, yes. I'm here.

Oh, I can't open this door. There's no door handle.

Uh, stand back from the door.

Okay, okay.

[Chad grunts] [Hannah screams]

You should probably carry your phone from now on.

Oh, just what I was thinking.

All right. Let's get back to the party.

I'll get the cookies.

Always with the cookies.

- ♪ - Kick!

Kick!

Kick!

Hey!

[crowd cheers]

♪

Hey, when you were looking

at the fire marshal's report with Bobby,

did you check out the time cards?

Hannah, do not interfere with the Ealing's investigation.

He'll be very upset.

I'm not.

I'm just saying what if the killer wants to destroy evidence

while you and Sheriff Ealing are preventing panic.

Okay, we can go back there and take photos.

Good idea.

- Photos? - Okay, okay, photos.

Okay. Okay. Uh, yeah, I'll be there.

Okay.

[camera shutter snaps]

[camera shutter snaps]

[Mr. Howe] Hannah.

Mr. Howe?

Um... hello. Sorry, I spilled cookies.

Sorry. I was just trying to clean it up

before I get them back to the ballroom.

Yes.

Well, you're ahead of me.

I was thinking more cookies might calm people down

while the lights are out,

but now that they're back on, I think we're okay.

Yeah. Good. Yeah.

Any word on the tree blocking the road?

Oh, I was trying to get the lights back on, so.

Oh.

But I will look into the tree.

I just really hope this night adds to the mystique

of the hotel rather than drive people away.

Well, I'm sure it will.

Would you help me

carry the coffee to take back to the ballroom, um...

Me?

Uh, yeah. Yeah, if you don't mind.

That would be great and I'll grab the cookies.

[rain pouring]

- Thank you. - Okay.

All right.

Thanks.

It should keep the people calm

until you say it's safe to leave.

I'm glad I could help. The party seems a big success.

Mr. Howe is very happy.

He's put together a great staff here with you and the blonde.

Um, what's her name again? Brandi?

Brandi. Yeah. She's great.

Must be a little tricky now, being her boss.

Oh, no. No, everybody's been great.

Especially Brandi. She's such a hard worker.

Except...

No. She is- she's great.

I don't want to spread any rumors.

Of course not.

It's just Mrs. Howe has been so critical of her.

Sometimes I worry

that Brandi's just gonna get sick of it and quit.

I'll give Mr. Howe an update.

Okay, you do that.

Hey, you and Daryl get the lights back.

Uh, Daryl's not much for mechanics,

but he knew where the generators are.

And Howe said he was helping.

He did? I didn't see him.

Mm. That's what I thought.

Anything with Daryl?

Maybe. There might-- -[notification alert]

Good. They've done it. The road is passable.

We're set up to let one car pass at a time.

Get a plate and count the passengers.

Good call.

I appreciate your patience tonight,

but given the short break in the storm,

we think, for everyone's safety,

we should call it a night.

[crowd groans]

Wait, wait, you can't do that.

Good night, Lake Eden.

[cheering]

So you're telling me there's no backup power

to your brand new security system?

I just had it installed. I don't know why it's blank.

Security systems like this are set up to save files

for 72 hours to a week.

Wait. The storm, the power outage?

That would have stopped the recording,

but as far as deleting the files from earlier tonight,

that had to be done manually.

Oh, listen, I swear I have no idea how this happened.

I'll talk to my contractor in the morning

and I'll get back to you.

No, that's not good enough.

You and I are going to sit down

and have an official conversation, tonight.

Thank you all for coming. You look fabulous.

Mrs. Howe.

It's been such a lovely evening.

What do you think of all the new construction?

What do you mean?

Oh, well, when I was working in the kitchens,

I saw you heading towards the closed-off area.

I must have just been lost, looking for Kurt.

He kept disappearing tonight.

Huh?

Do you work with your husband in his business,

decorating or in the kitchens?

Oh, not really.

I don't really have a head for that sort of thing.

Well, you do have good taste, though.

And you like my sugar cookies.

And you noticed that the pork was a tad overdone.

Did Brandi complain to you that I was tough on the staff?

Oh, she just never knows when to keep her mouth shut.

I got a good vibe from her.

Now the cookie lady's raving about Brandi.

What is it about her?

It's always Brandi has this genius idea,

or Brandi thinks we should do this.

I'm just sick of hearing about Brandi.

Oh, Ms. Howe... Sorry to interrupt.

Your husband wanted me to tell you

he's tied up with the Sheriff for a while longer,

but go ahead and take the car home.

That's just great.

Hmm. What was that all about?

I have no idea,

but she is definitely on my suspect list now.

Mother.

Party's over. Let's get down to business.

Did you let them know?

Know what?

I have to stay here and deal with this mess.

Chad is going to take you home tonight.

Oh, we'll always have Paris.

Bon soir, ma cher.

Let's go.

Oh, it's from Casablanca. It seemed apropos.

Now look who's dating a cop.

Smug doesn't become you, Hannah.

They asked me to stay.

I have to give a statement about Brandi.

You might need this.

Call me... anytime.

Hey, Bobby.

Hey.

Do you have something you want to tell me

about your relationship with Brandi?

Uh, no.

Where did you find that?

On your desk.

Hannah, I...

It's not a big deal. It is just--

was just between friends.

I was paying her back in installments.

Why didn't you tell me about it before?

Wait, do you think I killed Brandi

because I owed her money?

It doesn't look good.

Hannah.

I thought you knew me better than that.

Bobby, they're ready for you.

Huh.

All right, let's go.

No. I have to stay and apologize to Bobby.

Plenty of time for that tomorrow, dear.

You are too tired now.

How do you know how tired I am?

Because clearly, honey, you're not using your best judgment.

That was no way to get information from a suspect.

Oh. All right.

Oh, Hannah.

They're comfy.

♪

There you go.

Thanks for visiting the Cookie Jar.

Have a nice day.

[exhales]

I am on my third cup of coffee

and I still can't keep my eyes open.

Me neither.

I really don't know how we're gonna get through today.

Yoo hoo!

Good morning, ladies.

Mother. How are you doing that?

Doing what?

Being so... awake.

Yeah.

You mean because of last night?

Yes.

Oh, please. That was nothing.

Now the '80s, hm, hm, hm,

those were some long nights.

Oh, I have a question.

No questions.

What can we get you?

A chocolate cherry danish, please?

I need some brain food this morning, Hannah.

We have a lot of work to do.

Oh.

Welcome to the Cookie Jar.

[M.E.] I'll submit the findings to the lab right away.

and keep you posted.

Sure. Call me back.

[knocking]

Good news.

I've confirmed the other doors were all set to code.

An alarm would have sounded if anyone tried to sneak out.

Okay, so the killer went through the checkpoint last night

with everybody else.

Exactly. We probably have photos of them on the red carpet.

Hmm. Any word from the M.E.?

No. She's doing a tox screen and a full write-up.

But she agrees the obvious cause of death

was a stab wound we saw on her back.

There were no other discernible wounds.

Interesting.

Hey, have you seen this yet?

Well, we knew we couldn't hold it forever.

All right, let's start with the timeline.

Brandi was with me in the kitchen for prep

from 4:00 to 6:30.

- The whole time? - Yeah, mostly.

She seemed upbeat to me.

4:00 to...

But then remember when she came to the party looking for Bobby?

He said that she was being intense?

Yeah. When was that?

Like, right before we put the cookies in the oven.

Okay, so, like 7:30 ish.

We need to know why Brandi was acting so oddly.

She had a lot of good reasons.

Wait, maybe...

she had discovered who was cheating on the time card.

Then we need to know who it was, too.

Mhm.

We also need to know more about Brandi's personal life.

Yeah. Who is she having a love affair with.

And why was she keeping it a secret?

Oh, you know what else would help?

Can you sketch out the crime scene?

Just everything you remember.

Oh, not everyone can wear sparkles.

You make a good point.

Sometimes more is just more, Hannah.

Mm.

-Oh. Thank you. -What?

Perfect.

I forgot that she died with her notebook in her hand.

What does it mean?

I don't know.

But remember, we were talking to her

about a kitchen renovation,

and she wrote the idea down in her book.

[sighs]

Where do you think that they got that photo for the newspaper?

Well, it's a selfie, so it could be from her socials.

Exactly. B-r-a-n-d-i.

There she is.

[sighs]

Oh. Do you think she lives there?

Wait. I know where that is.

♪

[knocking]

[doorbell]

[buzzer]

[doorbell]

Mm.

[Michelle] Any luck?

No, none of her neighbors ever noticed her with a boyfriend

or anyone for that matter.

They said she was pretty quiet. No guests.

That's not that unusual, I guess.

You said she was working long hours.

One woman said she would see her coming home

in the middle of the night sometimes.

I have one stop left.

Good luck.

Thanks.

[knocking]

Uh, they look delicious.

Bobby, look, I just want to apologize.

I didn't mean to sound so accusatory after the masquerade.

-I really didn't. -I know.

It was a tough day for everyone, and you have a job to do.

Technically, my job is baking. This is more just--

I don't know what to call it.

It's okay. I understand.

Please.

Thanks for the cookies, but...

Well, I know you lost your friend,

and you're going through a lot,

but I just want to help find out

what happened to Brandi.

We were work friends, you know?

I knew she had a boyfriend. I didn't know who.

She was trying to bust someone for cheating the time cards,

but she wouldn't say who that was either.

Huh? I get it.

You know, I spoke to some of her neighbors today,

and Brandi had lived in Lake Eden

for almost a decade,

and they all said that she never had friends or family over.

She stuck to herself. Does that surprise you?

Huh?

Yeah, that does.

She was always friendly and outgoing at work.

I would have expected her to have a whole social scene.

One person even mentioned

that she would come home at all hours of the night.

Her boyfriend, Blue.

It was about the same time that she started seeing Blue

that she became obsessed with figuring out

who was cheating the time cards.

How long was she seeing Blue?

It started about... two months ago.

Why Blue?

No idea.

That was just a nickname she had for him.

[exhales]

The detectives who interviewed me last night

were really stuck on the fact that I borrowed money from her.

If you were paying her back, why did she write that note?

She meant it like, just keeping track.

Not that I wasn't paying.

I showed the detectives my bank statements.

You did? That's great.

Exactly. I have nothing to hide, Hannah.

You have to believe me.

[Hannah] I just think it matters

that Brandi died with that notebook in her hand.

It feels important.

I see what you mean,

like it's not the type of thing you'd have in your hand

if you knew someone was trying to kill you.

Exactly.

You know, you grab a desk lamp or something

to try to fight back, but clearly she had no idea.

We must get a look at that notebook.

Find out if she wrote anything else in it

after she wrote down that idea with you, Hannah.

I don't know about this Bobby person.

It just seems sort of convenient

this whole I was paying her back in installments thing.

I don't think so at all.

I mean, Brandi obviously trusted Bobby.

She confided in him, told him her secrets,

and she knew that he wouldn't stab her in the back,

literally or metaphorically.

Oh, Hannah.

Mm. I agree.

This Bobby is not our top suspect,

but he will be on Ronnie's list.

[both] Ronnie?

Mm. And we also don't know how strong his motive was.

How much money did he owe her?

Well, actually, I have no idea.

I never read the inside of that note.

You were bluffing with Bobby.

I guess.

Oh, Hannah, I'm so proud.

Okay, back on Bobby.

So he says that he handed in his phone and his bank statement.

Right?

Or maybe he just told you that he did.

Mmhmm. The old trust but verify.

Huh.

And what about this woman?

You said that she went off on Brandi at the end of the night.

She did.

So what was Cheryl Howe's motive?

Maybe she was jealous.

Lisa told me

that she yelled at everyone in the kitchen about the food.

And then when I asked her about Brandi at the end of the night,

she lost her cool.

Well, is that it?

'Cause I don't think that's enough to implicate her.

Oh, you know what else?

I caught her sneaking around the construction area.

It was closed off during the party.

You know, it's doubtful that this Brandi

went into Mr. Howe's office

to pitch him a hotel idea in the middle of the party.

Well, if she did, that was a bad time to do a pitch.

And isn't it odd how this, uh, Mr. Howe

seems like such a sharp, successful businessman.

Yet he passed over somebody like Brandi for that big promotion.

Blue.

Mother, you're right.

I think Cheryl had every reason to be jealous.

And Mr. Howe wasn't just being stupid.

He was being selfish.

Mm.

Oh, Mr. Howe is actually nice to everyone in the building.

You know, he always remembers Christmas.

Oh. That's nice.

- Mm. Yum. - Thanks.

It's always fun to surprise people

with rhubarb pan cookies. - Mm.

So tell me more about Mr. Howe.

He must have been working so much lately,

getting the hotel renovated and everything.

I tell you what, he never stops working.

Sometimes he'll take his wife to an event, bring her home,

and then head straight back to the office.

Wow. That's dedication.

I know a lot of all-nighters, especially lately.

Mm. And his wife is more a morning person.

Well...

She's more the 11 to 11 crowd.

I'm sorry.

That's just what we call the ones

who sleep in late turn in early.

But don't get me wrong,

Mrs. Howe is, you know, she's real nice, too.

We like them both.

May I have one more?

Oh. They're all yours.

Oh, wow. Thank you.

Enjoy.

Well, that was a waste of a morning.

Oh, we had to make sure the memory was wiped.

Security company claims that the power outage

shouldn't have caused it to delete all the footage,

but anything's possible.

I hate coincidences.

It's not as simple as just hitting delete.

It would have taken someone really knowing

how to erase all that footage.

Well, unless somebody turned the system off beforehand.

Maybe.

[Delores] ♪ Mum! Mum! Mum! Mum! ♪

♪ Mmmmm. ♪

♪ Mm, mm, mm, mm. ♪

La, la, la, la, la, la, la. - So, hear me out.

1, 2, 3, 4.

I think that Brandi was having an affair with Kurt Howe?

Mm. Interesting.

Right. The doorman said there was some odd behavior.

Late nights.

And I think that's why Brandi didn't get that promotion.

Oh, honey, he may be a cad, but Mr. Howe is a business man.

He's not going to ruin his big party with a murder.

[PA] All cast, please report to stage.

Forensics is just wrapping up,

and we'll turn the scene back over to Howe?

Well, that was fast. Team is good.

If the killer left behind DNA, the lab should find it, right?

I asked him to fast track it,

but I know they're months behind.

Yeah, that's no surprise.

My gut tells me whoever did this

wasn't as careful as they thought.

I know they left something behind.

Maybe ask your detectives to get POIs to volunteer their DNA

and whatever the reaction is, would tell us a lot.

You should try an uppercut.

A what?

Confront Howe about the affair.

Catch him right under the chin. Knock him on his heels.

He'll give you the goods.

That'll probably work too.

♪ Me me me me me me me. ♪

♪

So what's the plan?

What do you mean?

I mean, you're not just gonna give him cookies

and get him to confess.

It just works.

Hannah. Bobby.

Oh. Hi, Daryl.

Hi. Uh, Sheriff's Department left yesterday.

I'm so happy to get everything back to normal.

Hannah, wants to speak to Mr. Howe about--

The party.

Debrief about the party.

Oh, that's a great idea. And you brought cookies.

Yum. I can take notes.

Oh.

Bobby, I'm so sorry about Brandi.

I know you two were close.

Yeah, it's been tough,

but aren't you needed to go over the final review

with the construction team at the indoor pool?

I think they're waiting for your final approval.

Of course.

[laughs]

Hey.

Why don't you come with me.

I could use a wingman.

And can I steal these cookies? - What?

It'd really soften those guys up.

Come on.

Okay, so she was standing here thinking,

writing in her notebook, and then-

and then someone snuck up on her, and [gasp]

Mr. Howe you startled me.

I didn't know you were there.

You're in my office.

Right.

Can I help you?

I know you were having an affair with Brandi Wine.

Excuse me.

How dare you!

It's odd to me that a successful businessman like you

would overlook a smart, dedicated employee

like Brandi for promotion.

It wasn't like that.

How was it...

Blue.

Brandi was everything you said she was,

smart, hard-working, fun, all of it.

I was, um,

I was lucky to have her.

So...

I couldn't give her the promotion.

Working with her like that, my wife would have noticed.

There's too many close calls as it was.

Do you think there's a chance that Cheryl had something to do

with what happened to Brandi?

No, of course not. She couldn't.

She wouldn't.

Beside she didn't know. She...

At least I don't think so.

What about pie? I mean, everyone loves pie.

And I'm running a special on strawberry rhubarb.

And I am sure that nobody does it better than you.

But.

[both] Just coffee.

[chuckles] Yeah.

You want it to go?

Yeah. I gotta get back to the office for a little bit.

So, um, has Ealing mentioned to you

that Brandi was having an affair?

No, not yet.

Well, she was.

Bobby knew about it. He told me.

Do we know who the guy is?

Yeah.

Bobby didn't know that, but I figured it out.

Of course you did. In quick time too.

Howe basically admitted to me that it was him.

Wait, Kurt Howe?

Mmhmm, yes.

Does Ealing know?

I don't know that.

But I do know he doesn't want to hear about it from me.

That is true.

Besides, I'm pretty sure Howe is not the one who killed Brandi.

Really?

Well, their whole relationship seemed built around

making the hotel better.

As my mother said, he wouldn't just kill her on the night of

his big launch and risk ruining everything.

That does add another suspect to the list.

Cheryl Howe?

If she knew about her husband's affair

and she was also acting suspicious

sneaking around the construction zone

at the party that night.

That's how you got trapped down there.

[chuckles]

So cute.

Okay, I gotta go. Give me a call later.

- Okay. - Hmm.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

[sighs]

Oh!

Stop it!

♪

What did you see?

Nothing.

Lolo. Really?

No.

It's true, Ron, but not for lack of trying.

What I want to know is not in those photos.

And what's that?

[chuckles]

Oh, no.

If you want another trail that I'm following,

you have to agree to share info.

It doesn't work that way.

Okay. That's fine.

Okay, just tell me what you want to know,

and if I can share it without breaking any laws...

We think there's an important element

to the timeline of Brandi's death.

But I need to see the last entry in her notebook.

Hannah helped her write down an idea so...

If there's anything written down after that.

That might tell us the last person to see her alive.

Bingo.

What was the idea?

Wait.

You're leaving so soon?

The notebook is in the evidence locker.

I'll go take a look.

Well, okay then.

It's a good lead. Thank you.

So Howe basically admitted to the affair.

Mm. No surprise there. You had him dead to rights.

Mm. It's true.

So, what did you want to tell me?

Um...

Well, I followed Bobby today.

Why?

Like mother said, trust but verify.

And he doesn't recognize me,

so I just thought I would see what he was up to.

And...

Well, he went to the Sheriff's Department,

and he got his phone back.

Ah.

But they also asked him for his DNA.

That means the Sheriff must have DNA to compare it to

and he just has to find the right suspect.

And we will.

Excuse me.

- Did that really just happen? - I certainly hope not.

[phone ringing]

Lisa. Hey, what's up?

Hey, Hannah. I think I've hit a wall here.

You want me to come close for you?

I'd really appreciate it.

You've done it for me a thousand times.

I'm happy to.

I am on my way.

Thank you, Hannah.

- Mother. - Mom.

Girls.

I have to go to the Cookie Jar to close up.

Anyone who comes with me gets free cookies.

Oh, darling, you know the magic words.

Mm.

Ah, no. I think I'm gonna stay here.

I'll feed the cat.

- You look fabulous, Mother. - Thank you, Hannah.

Of course as always.

[Delores] And to think how hard Cheryl worked

to be everything for that man.

The fabulous costume.

The upkeep on that hair and red is not easy.

I thought you didn't like her.

Well, I have a new understanding

of how she must have been feeling.

And she's our new number one suspect.

If she found out about her husband's affair,

she could have killed Brandi and ruined

his business all in one fell swoop.

Mm.

In a fit of passionate rage, she could have done that.

But if she thought it through even for a minute, Hannah,

she'd realize she was just hurting herself, too.

The detectives are gonna find out about the affair.

- Mmhmm. - If they haven't already.

Oh, by the way, Ron confirmed

that Brandi did not write anything else down

in her notebook after that entry with you.

Wait. The Sheriff-- -Mmhmm.

Ron just gave you that info.

If we're done here,

I believe it is dinner time, darling.

So do you think that we should stop and get some dinner

on the way to your house?

Oh, I have one of my E-Z lasagnas

ready to pop in the oven.

Oh, your E-Z lasagnas?

Well, it's Lois's recipe, but I made it famous.

Hannah!

Hi Cheryl.

I'm so sorry.

The Cookie Jar is already closed.

I'm not here for the cookies.

I think you know exactly why I'm here.

Do you know what it's like having to live with someone

knowing every time they look at you,

they're wishing it was someone else.

Honey, we're on your side.

What your husband did is despicable.

Do you think she's armed?

I anticipate anything.

So how can we help you, dear?

I can recommend a good divorce attorney.

Oh, please. You don't know Kurt.

He has lawyers on speed dial.

He's not going to have to pay me a dime.

Well, I'm sure that's not true.

It's true.

You know what hurts the most?

The way he would brag about her.

All of her brilliant ideas for the hotel.

It's all he ever really cared about.

Is that why you decided to stop them?

Please. If I thought I could get away with it,

I would have stabbed my cheating husband

in the back, not her.

I know you both think that I did it.

The whole town thinks so.

The cops are gonna find a way to pin this on me.

They're not gonna pin it on anyone.

Sheriff Ealing will get to the truth.

Let's just say I don't want to leave anything to chance.

That's why I'm here.

I need you.

Me?

Yes.

You figure these things out.

I need you to find out who really killed that woman.

So I don't end up spending everything I have

on defense attorneys.

Help me.

- Do you believe her? - I don't know.

Wait. What exactly happened?

Cheryl Howe showed up at the Cookie Jar.

Mmhmm.

She told me that she knew about her husband's affair.

And she wanted me to find out who really killed Brandi,

so she doesn't get framed for it.

And you believe her?

I don't know,

but my mother's telling the Sheriff about it right now.

Bobby. Hannah, what are you still doing here?

Oh, I--

Did you find out new information about Brandi?

Mm. I don't know anything new.

[sighs] Such a loss.

Yeah, it really is.

She was such an asset to the hotel.

Yeah.

Ever since I took over as manager,

she was always telling me her ideas.

Always carrying around that little notebook.

Actually, the night of the party,

she pitched me on opening a bakery window

from the kitchen for the guests.

Oh, yeah, she told me about that too.

We had a whole plan of exactly where the window should go.

I think that's the last thing she wrote down before--

Brandi? Is she working tonight? I haven't seen her.

Hannah.

Uh, we're all gonna miss Brandi.

Yes, we are, yes.

Uh, it's- it's so sad and terrible.

Yeah.

Uh, I have to get going.

It was so nice to see you again, Daryl.

Nice to see you, too.

I'm just gonna--

- Just keep walking. - Okay.

Run!

[Hannah] In here! In here!

There's an exit. There's an exit back here!

[Bobby] No!

- Hannah! - [Hannah] Ah!

[tense music]

Hannah! Bobby! What's wrong?

Why are you hiding? Come on.

I know you're in here.

Can we please just talk.

This is silly. -[gun cocks]

Hannah!

Stop hiding.

Okay.

Whatever you think you can prove...

You can't.

[small thud sound]

[gunshot]

[panicked breathing]

[struggling grunts]

Okay.

Bobby!

-[thud] - [scream]

[panicked breathing]

Yeah, I need- I need help at the Lake Eden Hotel and Spa.

And I'm- I'm in the...

- Garden room! - Garden room!

I'm in the garden room. Please send help.

Someone's unconscious and send the police.

Okay, okay.

Are you okay, Hannah?

Yeah. Are you okay?

Yeah.

Good hit.

Thank you.

[exhales]

Right now, we're holding him on assault in the second degree,

and we can take his DNA since it's a felony charge.

Mmhmm.

Hannah, can you explain to me again.

Yes, yes.

Uh, so Daryl changed his story about seeing Brandi

at the masquerade party.

And when I realized it, I froze.

Hannah took off down the hallway.

I followed her, and then, well, Daryl chased after us.

I think that Brandi was still trying to get that promotion.

She was gunning for Daryl's job.

I mean, I know I can't prove that.

Daryl was changing his time cards,

and it looks like he was busy out making side deals

with subcontractors from the hotel, getting kickbacks.

Yeah, and we can prove that Brandi was onto him.

So we have means, motive and opportunity.

Yeah. Let's get you home.

Thanks, Bobby.

Yeah.

Take care, Hannah.

Hannah.

I'm glad you're okay.

Thanks...

Ron.

♪

Mother. What are you doing here?

Oh. I just brought a little snack for Ron.

He works so late.

I worry he's just not taking care of himself.

Oh, now I know where Hannah gets it from.

Oh.

See, some people eat the treats they are given.

Oh. That's harsh.

I haven't figured you out.

♪

Not yet.

[Hannah laughs]

♪