1 00:00:02,088 --> 00:00:03,888 [gasps] 2 00:00:06,521 --> 00:00:08,421 EMILY (V.O.): There's nothing worse than a nightmare 3 00:00:08,421 --> 00:00:10,822 so intense that even after you're awake, 4 00:00:10,822 --> 00:00:12,688 you can't be sure it wasn't real. 5 00:00:12,688 --> 00:00:14,121 [Emily exhales] 6 00:00:14,121 --> 00:00:15,755 [cats meowing] 7 00:00:15,755 --> 00:00:17,621 -Good morning, boys! 8 00:00:17,621 --> 00:00:19,988 Mama loves you. Yes, I do. 9 00:00:19,988 --> 00:00:25,988 ♪ 10 00:00:25,988 --> 00:00:30,855 ♪ 11 00:00:30,855 --> 00:00:33,288 ♪ 12 00:00:33,288 --> 00:00:34,855 EMILY (V.O.): They say Fletcher's Grove 13 00:00:34,855 --> 00:00:38,288 is the kind of small town where time moves a little slower, 14 00:00:38,288 --> 00:00:40,621 where everyone knows everyone else's business 15 00:00:40,621 --> 00:00:42,988 and people keep their doors unlocked, 16 00:00:42,988 --> 00:00:45,121 because you never know when a friend might pop by 17 00:00:45,121 --> 00:00:46,521 for a visit. 18 00:00:46,521 --> 00:00:49,722 I haven't been here long enough to confirm or deny this, 19 00:00:49,722 --> 00:00:52,521 but as someone who strongly values their privacy... 20 00:00:52,521 --> 00:00:54,188 -Hi. 21 00:00:54,188 --> 00:00:55,922 EMILY (V.O.): ...well, let's just say, 22 00:00:55,922 --> 00:00:57,154 I keep my door double-bolted. 23 00:01:01,755 --> 00:01:03,655 -Large black coffee, order up! 24 00:01:03,655 --> 00:01:05,221 -Oh, thanks, Sue, you're a life-saver. 25 00:01:05,221 --> 00:01:06,555 Whoa-- hey! 26 00:01:06,555 --> 00:01:08,355 -That one's actually mine. I ordered before you. 27 00:01:08,355 --> 00:01:09,988 -Well, I guess chivalry is dead. 28 00:01:09,988 --> 00:01:13,154 -Not dead, just on a case-by-case basis. 29 00:01:13,154 --> 00:01:14,822 I'm sure yours will be right up. 30 00:01:14,822 --> 00:01:16,521 SUE: That was the end of the pot. 31 00:01:16,521 --> 00:01:18,221 Grab a seat. I'll brew you another. 32 00:01:20,188 --> 00:01:22,655 [1940s band music] 33 00:01:22,655 --> 00:01:24,922 EMILY (V.O.): There are days when I think to myself, 34 00:01:24,922 --> 00:01:29,421 "Who is this socially awkward, caffeine-obsessed cat lady?" 35 00:01:29,421 --> 00:01:32,021 But most of the time, I see myself as your average, 36 00:01:32,021 --> 00:01:34,421 unassuming, small-town retail store owner, 37 00:01:34,421 --> 00:01:38,221 who leads a perfectly ordinary life. 38 00:01:38,221 --> 00:01:40,988 Then again, a shop that worships at the shrine of Christmas 39 00:01:40,988 --> 00:01:43,722 365 days a year may be considered by some 40 00:01:43,722 --> 00:01:45,855 to be far from ordinary. 41 00:01:45,855 --> 00:01:47,421 In which case... 42 00:01:47,421 --> 00:01:48,755 I'm a rock star. 43 00:01:48,755 --> 00:01:51,755 -Violet, crank it! I love this song! 44 00:01:51,755 --> 00:01:54,488 -Emily, I'm begging you to let me pick a new playlist. 45 00:01:54,488 --> 00:01:56,121 Maybe with some songs from this century? 46 00:01:56,121 --> 00:01:57,421 -[chuckles] 47 00:01:57,421 --> 00:02:01,054 And... that's a wrap! Here you go. 48 00:02:01,054 --> 00:02:02,822 -Thank you. It's perfect. 49 00:02:02,822 --> 00:02:04,088 -VIOLET: Em? -Yeah? 50 00:02:04,088 --> 00:02:05,922 -I was thinking, you could train me on cash. 51 00:02:05,922 --> 00:02:07,755 Not that I don't love stocking shelves, 52 00:02:07,755 --> 00:02:09,388 but I've been here almost three weeks-- 53 00:02:09,388 --> 00:02:10,822 -No, no, no, you're right, you're ready. 54 00:02:10,822 --> 00:02:12,054 Uh, we'll start next shift. 55 00:02:12,054 --> 00:02:13,288 -Why not right now? 56 00:02:13,288 --> 00:02:15,321 -I actually have to close the store early today. 57 00:02:15,321 --> 00:02:17,555 June's coming by to give Doyle his check-up. 58 00:02:17,555 --> 00:02:21,988 You know, I should actually bring something for her... 59 00:02:21,988 --> 00:02:24,455 What... 60 00:02:24,455 --> 00:02:25,555 Yeah! 61 00:02:29,321 --> 00:02:30,555 [cat meows] 62 00:02:30,555 --> 00:02:32,321 EMILY (V.O.): June Hubble is not just 63 00:02:32,321 --> 00:02:33,988 the best veterinarian I know, 64 00:02:33,988 --> 00:02:36,088 she's also one of the few people here in town 65 00:02:36,088 --> 00:02:38,288 that I consider a true friend. 66 00:02:38,288 --> 00:02:40,822 Hey, us cat people have to stick together. 67 00:02:40,822 --> 00:02:42,722 JUNE: Everything looks good. 68 00:02:42,722 --> 00:02:44,888 His incision has healed nicely, 69 00:02:44,888 --> 00:02:46,922 and I see his weight is up a bit. 70 00:02:46,922 --> 00:02:48,521 -Oh, yeah, he's definitely got his appetite back, 71 00:02:48,521 --> 00:02:49,788 that's for sure! 72 00:02:49,788 --> 00:02:51,521 -You've been a good patient, huh? 73 00:02:51,521 --> 00:02:53,888 -Yeah! -[cat meows] 74 00:02:53,888 --> 00:02:56,888 JUNE: If anything changes, you call me right away. 75 00:02:56,888 --> 00:02:58,788 I don't care if I'm, uh... 76 00:02:58,788 --> 00:03:00,054 walking down the aisle? 77 00:03:00,054 --> 00:03:02,188 -No! [gasps] 78 00:03:02,188 --> 00:03:03,822 Marcus proposed! 79 00:03:03,822 --> 00:03:06,221 -We're talking about a May wedding. 80 00:03:06,221 --> 00:03:09,288 -Congratulations! I'm so happy for you both. 81 00:03:09,288 --> 00:03:11,054 -It doesn't even feel real. 82 00:03:11,054 --> 00:03:12,855 Marrying my ex-husband, I mean, who does that? 83 00:03:12,855 --> 00:03:16,021 -People who deserve a second chance. 84 00:03:16,021 --> 00:03:19,388 Oh, I have something for you, actually. 85 00:03:19,388 --> 00:03:23,188 Um... 86 00:03:23,188 --> 00:03:24,822 -Oh! 87 00:03:24,822 --> 00:03:26,054 You didn't have to do that. 88 00:03:26,054 --> 00:03:27,321 -You kidding me? 89 00:03:27,321 --> 00:03:29,688 You saved my sweety, you get cookies for life! 90 00:03:29,688 --> 00:03:31,722 -Aw, well, I'll save it for tonight. 91 00:03:31,722 --> 00:03:34,154 Marcus is taking me on a horse-drawn wagon ride 92 00:03:34,154 --> 00:03:35,455 at the Christmas tree farm. 93 00:03:35,455 --> 00:03:36,655 -Sounds romantic. 94 00:03:36,655 --> 00:03:38,521 -Sounds like we're gonna freeze our butts off. 95 00:03:38,521 --> 00:03:40,555 -All the more reason to snuggle up together. 96 00:03:40,555 --> 00:03:42,488 -Oh! I like the way you think! 97 00:03:42,488 --> 00:03:43,688 [chuckles] 98 00:03:43,688 --> 00:03:45,688 ♪ Deck the halls with boughs of holly ♪ 99 00:03:45,688 --> 00:03:48,254 ♪ Fa la la la la la la la la... ♪ 100 00:03:48,254 --> 00:03:50,121 [laughter and chatter] 101 00:03:50,121 --> 00:03:51,521 MARCUS: Not too cold, are you? 102 00:03:51,521 --> 00:03:52,621 JUNE: Not at all. 103 00:03:52,621 --> 00:03:54,521 It's beautiful here. 104 00:03:54,521 --> 00:03:57,254 -Not as beautiful as you. 105 00:03:58,521 --> 00:04:00,855 ♪ Troll the ancient Yuletide carol ♪ 106 00:04:00,855 --> 00:04:03,188 ♪ Fa la la la la la la la la... ♪ 107 00:04:03,188 --> 00:04:05,254 -Um, after the ride, 108 00:04:05,254 --> 00:04:08,254 I've got a bit of business to take care of here at the farm. 109 00:04:08,254 --> 00:04:09,788 -What kind of business? -It's nothing. 110 00:04:09,788 --> 00:04:11,955 It's just bank stuff. 111 00:04:11,955 --> 00:04:14,288 -Marcus! 112 00:04:14,288 --> 00:04:16,722 -Okay, you got me. 113 00:04:16,722 --> 00:04:18,221 The truth is, it's a surprise. 114 00:04:18,221 --> 00:04:19,688 For you. 115 00:04:19,688 --> 00:04:22,555 And I promise you're gonna love it. 116 00:04:22,555 --> 00:04:24,154 You trust me? 117 00:04:30,755 --> 00:04:32,688 GORDON: Whoa-ho, up there! 118 00:04:32,688 --> 00:04:36,221 Okey-doke, folks, that is the end of the line! 119 00:04:36,221 --> 00:04:37,254 Woo! 120 00:04:37,254 --> 00:04:38,588 [people clapping] 121 00:04:38,588 --> 00:04:40,722 GORDON: Now, we got some hot chocolate waiting for you 122 00:04:40,722 --> 00:04:42,588 by the gift shop, and, oh, don't forget, 123 00:04:42,588 --> 00:04:44,855 Christmas trees are now available for pre-order. 124 00:04:44,855 --> 00:04:46,288 Rowen! 125 00:04:46,288 --> 00:04:47,755 -Watch your step. 126 00:04:47,755 --> 00:04:49,922 MARCUS: Thank you. 127 00:04:49,922 --> 00:04:51,321 My lady. 128 00:04:51,321 --> 00:04:56,755 ♪ 129 00:04:56,755 --> 00:04:58,955 -Here. It'll warm you up. 130 00:04:58,955 --> 00:05:00,955 -Um, I'm gonna handle that bit of business 131 00:05:00,955 --> 00:05:02,755 that we talked about first. 132 00:05:02,755 --> 00:05:05,188 But, when I get back... 133 00:05:05,188 --> 00:05:06,855 wanna grab some dinner? 134 00:05:06,855 --> 00:05:08,688 I am starving. 135 00:05:08,688 --> 00:05:10,188 -Here. 136 00:05:10,188 --> 00:05:12,588 Something sweet to tide you over. 137 00:05:12,588 --> 00:05:15,288 -Thank you. I'll be right back. 138 00:05:15,288 --> 00:05:19,421 ♪ 139 00:05:19,421 --> 00:05:20,455 GORDON: Marcus. 140 00:05:24,188 --> 00:05:25,521 We need to talk. 141 00:05:25,521 --> 00:05:27,922 -Not now, Gordon. I've done what I can for you. 142 00:05:27,922 --> 00:05:30,955 You're just gonna have to be patient, okay? 143 00:05:30,955 --> 00:05:32,254 -Alright. 144 00:05:35,922 --> 00:05:39,054 [bright, jazzy Christmas music] 145 00:05:41,088 --> 00:05:43,088 ♪ Dashing through the snow ♪ 146 00:05:43,088 --> 00:05:46,254 ♪ On a one-horse open sleigh ♪ 147 00:05:46,254 --> 00:05:47,655 ♪ O'er the fields we go... ♪ 148 00:05:47,655 --> 00:05:49,154 -Vy? 149 00:05:49,154 --> 00:05:50,321 I need your help. 150 00:05:52,688 --> 00:05:54,988 I'm trying to place this special order 151 00:05:54,988 --> 00:05:58,021 for this lovely lady, and it's frozen. 152 00:05:58,021 --> 00:05:59,555 Why does technology hate me? 153 00:05:59,555 --> 00:06:01,888 -This thing is ancient. Here, let me try rebooting. 154 00:06:01,888 --> 00:06:03,722 ♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells... ♪ 155 00:06:03,722 --> 00:06:05,221 [door bells jingling] 156 00:06:06,922 --> 00:06:09,321 ♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride ♪ 157 00:06:09,321 --> 00:06:12,321 ♪ In a one-horse open sleigh, hey! ♪ 158 00:06:12,321 --> 00:06:14,254 ♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells ♪ 159 00:06:14,254 --> 00:06:16,588 ♪ Jingle all the way... ♪ 160 00:06:16,588 --> 00:06:18,154 EMILY: Let me guess. 161 00:06:18,154 --> 00:06:20,254 You're here to apologize for taking my coffee yesterday. 162 00:06:20,254 --> 00:06:21,521 -Not quite. 163 00:06:21,521 --> 00:06:23,555 I'm actually here in an official capacity. 164 00:06:23,555 --> 00:06:24,922 Detective Sam Wilner. 165 00:06:24,922 --> 00:06:26,755 -Oh, um... -What are you doing here? 166 00:06:26,755 --> 00:06:28,388 Checking up on me or something? 167 00:06:28,388 --> 00:06:30,888 -I'm actually here about a case. Could you give us a minute? 168 00:06:30,888 --> 00:06:33,188 -You got it. 169 00:06:33,188 --> 00:06:35,188 -Violet's last name is Wilner too. 170 00:06:35,188 --> 00:06:36,655 -She's my daughter. -Right, yeah. 171 00:06:36,655 --> 00:06:38,154 Should have put that together sooner. 172 00:06:38,154 --> 00:06:39,555 Uh, I'm Emily Lane. 173 00:06:39,555 --> 00:06:41,388 It's nice to officially meet you. 174 00:06:41,388 --> 00:06:43,221 -I wish it were under better circumstances. 175 00:06:43,221 --> 00:06:45,321 Are you familiar with a man named Marcus Donavan? 176 00:06:45,321 --> 00:06:47,021 -Yeah, he's my friend June's fiancé. 177 00:06:47,021 --> 00:06:48,722 Why do you ask? 178 00:06:48,722 --> 00:06:51,955 -There was an incident at the Chalmers Tree Farm last night. 179 00:06:51,955 --> 00:06:53,555 Marcus is dead. 180 00:06:53,555 --> 00:06:56,288 ♪ 181 00:06:56,288 --> 00:06:59,688 [theme music] 182 00:07:02,455 --> 00:07:04,288 EMILY: Uh... 183 00:07:04,288 --> 00:07:06,655 I can't-- I can't believe it. How did you say he died? 184 00:07:06,655 --> 00:07:07,788 -I didn't. 185 00:07:07,788 --> 00:07:08,988 -Yeah, but you're here investigating, 186 00:07:08,988 --> 00:07:10,888 so you must suspect foul play. 187 00:07:10,888 --> 00:07:12,288 -"Under the Mistletoe." 188 00:07:12,288 --> 00:07:13,922 This came from your store, did it not? 189 00:07:13,922 --> 00:07:15,488 -Uh, yeah. 190 00:07:15,488 --> 00:07:17,822 Don't know what it's doing in an evidence bag, though. 191 00:07:17,822 --> 00:07:19,588 -This wrapper was found next to Marcus's body. 192 00:07:19,588 --> 00:07:22,655 The cookie was ingested just prior to his death. 193 00:07:22,655 --> 00:07:25,521 -I'm sorry-- you're telling me that my cookie killed Marcus? 194 00:07:27,088 --> 00:07:28,888 I'm sorry, that was taken out of context! 195 00:07:28,888 --> 00:07:30,588 Our cookies are very safe! Come again! 196 00:07:30,588 --> 00:07:32,388 -Did I hear you say someone died? 197 00:07:32,388 --> 00:07:33,755 -It doesn't concern you. 198 00:07:33,755 --> 00:07:36,788 -It does if there's a maniac loose on the streets. 199 00:07:36,788 --> 00:07:39,621 Do I look like final girl material to you? 200 00:07:39,621 --> 00:07:41,288 -Violet. -Whatever. 201 00:07:41,288 --> 00:07:44,655 I'll just get Emily to tell me after you leave. 202 00:07:44,655 --> 00:07:46,421 -Sorry about that. Where was I? 203 00:07:46,421 --> 00:07:48,722 -You were explaining that Marcus was poisoned 204 00:07:48,722 --> 00:07:49,788 by one of my cookies. 205 00:07:49,788 --> 00:07:51,154 -Who said anything about poison? 206 00:07:51,154 --> 00:07:53,655 -What other way is there for a cookie to kill a man? 207 00:07:53,655 --> 00:07:55,388 -I can't discuss the details of the case. 208 00:07:55,388 --> 00:07:56,655 Is this your entire stock? 209 00:07:56,655 --> 00:07:58,855 -No, I have a bunch more boxes in the back. 210 00:07:58,855 --> 00:08:00,855 -Well, I'm gonna have to take them with me, 211 00:08:00,855 --> 00:08:01,888 if you're okay with that. 212 00:08:01,888 --> 00:08:03,455 -And if I'm not? 213 00:08:03,455 --> 00:08:06,054 -I'll come back with a warrant and take them anyway. 214 00:08:06,054 --> 00:08:09,355 -Great, yeah, I'll go get those packed up for you. 215 00:08:11,154 --> 00:08:13,054 [sighs] 216 00:08:13,054 --> 00:08:14,221 That's all of 'em. 217 00:08:14,221 --> 00:08:16,388 -Okay, thank you. I will, uh... 218 00:08:16,388 --> 00:08:18,288 get these back to you if I can. 219 00:08:18,288 --> 00:08:19,655 See you after your shift, Vy. 220 00:08:19,655 --> 00:08:21,154 -Later, Dad. 221 00:08:21,154 --> 00:08:26,054 ♪ 222 00:08:26,054 --> 00:08:27,822 [door bells jingling] 223 00:08:27,822 --> 00:08:30,221 -Do you... need some help with that? 224 00:08:30,221 --> 00:08:32,855 -No, I got it, I think... Um... 225 00:08:32,855 --> 00:08:35,955 [door bells jingling] 226 00:08:35,955 --> 00:08:37,755 -Actually, yes. -Ah. 227 00:08:40,621 --> 00:08:42,822 [door bells jingling] 228 00:08:42,822 --> 00:08:44,188 -Thanks for your help, Ms. Lane. 229 00:08:44,188 --> 00:08:45,388 -It's just Emily. 230 00:08:45,388 --> 00:08:47,555 -Okay. Emily. 231 00:08:47,555 --> 00:08:48,788 -Bye, Sam. 232 00:08:48,788 --> 00:08:53,254 ♪ 233 00:08:53,254 --> 00:08:58,688 ♪ 234 00:08:58,688 --> 00:09:00,455 [door bells jingling] 235 00:09:00,455 --> 00:09:02,888 EMILY (V.O.): I suspect my perfectly ordinary life 236 00:09:02,888 --> 00:09:05,521 just got more complicated. 237 00:09:05,521 --> 00:09:07,388 But that's nothing compared to the loss 238 00:09:07,388 --> 00:09:10,555 my friend June must be feeling. 239 00:09:10,555 --> 00:09:16,922 ♪ 240 00:09:16,922 --> 00:09:19,455 EMILY (V.O.): There was a time I would have been curious 241 00:09:19,455 --> 00:09:22,254 about a man leaving the home of a dead man's fiancé, 242 00:09:22,254 --> 00:09:24,154 but today I'm just here to comfort a friend. 243 00:09:28,054 --> 00:09:31,054 -It's a veggie casserole from Sue's. 244 00:09:31,054 --> 00:09:32,154 She sends her condolences. 245 00:09:35,455 --> 00:09:37,254 Those are nice. 246 00:09:37,254 --> 00:09:39,254 -They were from his coworkers at the bank. 247 00:09:39,254 --> 00:09:42,054 Marcus's supervisor Trent delivered them. 248 00:09:42,054 --> 00:09:43,555 They were close. 249 00:09:43,555 --> 00:09:46,521 -I saw him on his way out. I thought I recognized him. 250 00:09:46,521 --> 00:09:48,521 I have an account at that branch. 251 00:09:48,521 --> 00:09:50,788 -I didn't know what to say to him. 252 00:09:50,788 --> 00:09:53,188 I just still can't believe that Marcus is just gone. 253 00:09:53,188 --> 00:09:56,188 -I know. It's just... so unfair. 254 00:09:58,455 --> 00:10:01,355 [sighs] 255 00:10:01,355 --> 00:10:03,121 At the farm, you didn't... 256 00:10:03,121 --> 00:10:05,421 you didn't notice anything, or anyone unusual? 257 00:10:05,421 --> 00:10:06,955 -No. 258 00:10:06,955 --> 00:10:09,088 After the wagon ride, Marcus said he had something 259 00:10:09,088 --> 00:10:11,722 to take care of and that he'd be right back. 260 00:10:11,722 --> 00:10:15,054 When he didn't return, we searched the grounds, and... 261 00:10:15,054 --> 00:10:17,088 [June screams] 262 00:10:19,088 --> 00:10:21,121 -I'm sorry. -No, no, no, don't be. 263 00:10:21,121 --> 00:10:22,788 This is... 264 00:10:22,788 --> 00:10:24,355 impossible. 265 00:10:24,355 --> 00:10:26,254 -I should have asked more questions. 266 00:10:26,254 --> 00:10:28,088 Especially after... 267 00:10:29,621 --> 00:10:32,722 -After what? 268 00:10:32,722 --> 00:10:34,488 -Marcus and I were apart for three years. 269 00:10:36,188 --> 00:10:39,288 We both dated other people in that time. 270 00:10:39,288 --> 00:10:42,455 But Marcus was seeing someone till right before 271 00:10:42,455 --> 00:10:44,588 we rekindled things. 272 00:10:44,588 --> 00:10:47,021 Lizzy Klein. 273 00:10:47,021 --> 00:10:50,588 -What is she even doing here, anyways? 274 00:10:50,588 --> 00:10:52,822 MARCUS: No clue. It's a coincidence. 275 00:10:52,822 --> 00:10:55,455 Really, I mean... what are the odds? 276 00:10:55,455 --> 00:10:57,154 -I know it's not your fault, but... 277 00:10:57,154 --> 00:10:59,355 -Listen to me. 278 00:10:59,355 --> 00:11:01,855 If there's one thing I learned during our time apart, 279 00:11:01,855 --> 00:11:04,154 it's that I don't want to be with anyone else. 280 00:11:04,154 --> 00:11:05,788 I love you. 281 00:11:05,788 --> 00:11:07,188 Only you. 282 00:11:07,188 --> 00:11:08,922 EMILY: So... 283 00:11:08,922 --> 00:11:12,355 he brought his ex-girlfriend along for the wagon ride? 284 00:11:12,355 --> 00:11:14,855 -No, no, it wasn't like that at all. 285 00:11:14,855 --> 00:11:17,555 They didn't even talk to each other. 286 00:11:20,321 --> 00:11:21,621 Let me make you some tea. 287 00:11:21,621 --> 00:11:23,288 -Don't you dare. You go sit down. 288 00:11:23,288 --> 00:11:27,822 I got it. 289 00:11:28,855 --> 00:11:30,655 SAM: Oh, Sue, that was delicious. 290 00:11:30,655 --> 00:11:32,188 -So glad you liked it. 291 00:11:32,188 --> 00:11:33,688 I'll, um, bring you both some pie. 292 00:11:33,688 --> 00:11:35,488 -Not for me, thanks. I'm stuffed. 293 00:11:35,488 --> 00:11:37,021 -Same here. 294 00:11:37,021 --> 00:11:40,121 -I got way too many blueberries and no room in my freezer. 295 00:11:40,121 --> 00:11:42,755 Pie is happening. Deal with it. 296 00:11:42,755 --> 00:11:44,088 -Guess we're having pie. 297 00:11:44,088 --> 00:11:45,588 -Oh, hey, before I forget, 298 00:11:45,588 --> 00:11:46,922 tickets for the Festival of Lights 299 00:11:46,922 --> 00:11:48,254 go on sale this week. 300 00:11:48,254 --> 00:11:50,822 Do you have a preference for what night you wanna go? 301 00:11:50,822 --> 00:11:54,088 -Oh, we don't have to do that this year if you're too busy. 302 00:11:54,088 --> 00:11:56,421 -What are you talking about? It's a family tradition. 303 00:11:56,421 --> 00:11:59,521 -Yeah, but the light show was always more Mom's thing. 304 00:11:59,521 --> 00:12:01,088 What is it you say every year? 305 00:12:01,088 --> 00:12:03,988 "I'd hate to get that electric bill!" 306 00:12:03,988 --> 00:12:05,421 -Do I really sound like that? 307 00:12:05,421 --> 00:12:06,988 -Oh yeah, I nailed it. 308 00:12:06,988 --> 00:12:09,221 -Hey, I know things are different this year, 309 00:12:09,221 --> 00:12:11,655 but just 'cause it's only the two of us, 310 00:12:11,655 --> 00:12:14,321 it doesn't mean we can't do all the fun holiday stuff 311 00:12:14,321 --> 00:12:15,388 we usually do. Alright? 312 00:12:17,021 --> 00:12:19,355 -Absolutely. 313 00:12:19,355 --> 00:12:20,888 [order bell dings in background] 314 00:12:24,254 --> 00:12:26,855 -[cats meowing] -Hi, boys. 315 00:12:26,855 --> 00:12:28,755 -[sighs] -[cats meowing] 316 00:12:28,755 --> 00:12:30,755 -Mama missed you. 317 00:12:30,755 --> 00:12:32,722 [cats meowing] 318 00:12:32,722 --> 00:12:34,755 EMILY (V.O.): Everyone knows that when someone is killed, 319 00:12:34,755 --> 00:12:36,655 the first person the investigation will focus on 320 00:12:36,655 --> 00:12:38,321 is the significant other. 321 00:12:38,321 --> 00:12:41,621 Which means June is likely at the top of Sam's suspect list. 322 00:12:43,488 --> 00:12:44,755 But after spending time with her, 323 00:12:44,755 --> 00:12:46,355 really getting to know her, 324 00:12:46,355 --> 00:12:48,955 I have to say, that just doesn't sit well with me. 325 00:12:51,221 --> 00:12:53,488 Which is why I can't help but feel obligated 326 00:12:53,488 --> 00:12:56,755 to temporarily fall back on some old habits. 327 00:12:59,822 --> 00:13:00,888 [computer chimes] 328 00:13:00,888 --> 00:13:02,421 [keyboard clicking] 329 00:13:02,421 --> 00:13:07,755 ♪ 330 00:13:07,755 --> 00:13:10,588 -Hello, Lizzy Kleiein. 331 00:13:16,088 --> 00:13:18,121 EMILY (V.O.): As I dug into Lizzy Klein's past, 332 00:13:18,121 --> 00:13:22,254 I admit, I made some assumptions about her character. 333 00:13:22,254 --> 00:13:25,521 Most of them revolved around a jilted lover blind with envy. 334 00:13:27,121 --> 00:13:28,922 This is why we shouldn't assume. 335 00:13:30,788 --> 00:13:32,521 -Good morning! 336 00:13:32,521 --> 00:13:34,188 LIZZY: Hi, there. Can I help you? 337 00:13:34,188 --> 00:13:35,421 -Yeah, I hope so. 338 00:13:35,421 --> 00:13:37,688 Uh, I have a friend who's moving into the area. 339 00:13:37,688 --> 00:13:39,621 I'm just scouting out childcare options. 340 00:13:39,621 --> 00:13:41,555 You don't have any spots available, do you? 341 00:13:41,555 --> 00:13:43,121 -We absolutely do. 342 00:13:43,121 --> 00:13:44,855 I'm Lizzy. 343 00:13:44,855 --> 00:13:46,788 -I'm Emily. I own "Under the Mistletoe." 344 00:13:46,788 --> 00:13:48,988 -Of course, the Christmas store. 345 00:13:48,988 --> 00:13:50,621 I popped in when you first opened. 346 00:13:50,621 --> 00:13:51,755 -Oh. 347 00:13:51,755 --> 00:13:53,321 -You said you're here for a friend? 348 00:13:53,321 --> 00:13:55,621 -Yeah, yeah, yeah, she just got a job at the bank 349 00:13:55,621 --> 00:13:57,088 right down the street from my shop. 350 00:13:57,088 --> 00:13:58,922 -Oh... [sighs] 351 00:13:58,922 --> 00:14:01,922 I used to date someone who works there. 352 00:14:01,922 --> 00:14:03,321 I just learned he passed away. 353 00:14:03,321 --> 00:14:05,421 -Oh, I'm so sorry. 354 00:14:07,121 --> 00:14:08,655 Wait, was his name Marcus? 355 00:14:08,655 --> 00:14:11,088 -Yes, exactly. 356 00:14:11,088 --> 00:14:14,021 We dated for a year, but we broke up a few months ago. 357 00:14:14,021 --> 00:14:15,688 -Must have been hard. 358 00:14:15,688 --> 00:14:17,521 -I think it was inevitable. 359 00:14:17,521 --> 00:14:19,188 We wanted different things. 360 00:14:19,188 --> 00:14:20,421 -Aw, you're expecting! 361 00:14:20,421 --> 00:14:22,121 -Oops. 362 00:14:22,121 --> 00:14:23,621 It's getting harder to hide. 363 00:14:23,621 --> 00:14:25,688 -Oh, I shouldn't pry. -No, not at all. 364 00:14:25,688 --> 00:14:28,188 It's nice to open up to someone. 365 00:14:28,188 --> 00:14:30,188 I met someone new, and, well... 366 00:14:30,188 --> 00:14:32,254 things happen. 367 00:14:32,254 --> 00:14:34,755 -Wait, so did Marcus know about... 368 00:14:34,755 --> 00:14:37,321 What am I doing? I am-- I am such a busybody, I'm sorry! 369 00:14:37,321 --> 00:14:39,655 -It's okay. 370 00:14:39,655 --> 00:14:41,955 That's what I meant when I said we wanted different things. 371 00:14:41,955 --> 00:14:44,488 -So you just went your own ways? -Exactly. 372 00:14:44,488 --> 00:14:46,955 Although I saw him at the tree farm the other night, 373 00:14:46,955 --> 00:14:49,822 and his new lady kept giving me the evil eye. 374 00:14:49,822 --> 00:14:51,355 Not that I can blame her. 375 00:14:51,355 --> 00:14:53,388 -You were there with your new boyfriend? 376 00:14:53,388 --> 00:14:54,755 -Um... 377 00:14:54,755 --> 00:14:56,722 just me. 378 00:14:56,722 --> 00:14:59,722 I'm considering taking the kids there, 379 00:14:59,722 --> 00:15:02,688 and I wanted to go myself first to make sure it was safe. 380 00:15:04,088 --> 00:15:06,421 Listen to me going on about myself. 381 00:15:06,421 --> 00:15:08,088 You wanna know about the daycare. 382 00:15:08,088 --> 00:15:11,221 -I can already tell they're in excellent hands. 383 00:15:11,221 --> 00:15:13,254 My friend will be in touch. 384 00:15:13,254 --> 00:15:15,855 EMILY (V.O.): I don't love lying to people to get them talking, 385 00:15:15,855 --> 00:15:19,521 but when it comes to her reason for being on that wagon ride, 386 00:15:19,521 --> 00:15:22,588 Lizzy is also playing fast and loose with the truth. 387 00:15:22,588 --> 00:15:26,321 ♪ 388 00:15:26,321 --> 00:15:29,822 ♪ 389 00:15:36,822 --> 00:15:38,988 -Morning! 390 00:15:38,988 --> 00:15:40,822 -Oh... Can I help you with something? 391 00:15:40,822 --> 00:15:44,054 -Yeah, I was hoping to sign up for one of the wagon rides. 392 00:15:44,054 --> 00:15:46,822 I tried to do it online, but I couldn't figure out how to-- 393 00:15:46,822 --> 00:15:49,221 -I got almost 60 years without using a computer, young lady. 394 00:15:49,221 --> 00:15:51,154 Ain't about to start now. 395 00:15:51,154 --> 00:15:52,588 As for the wagon ride, 396 00:15:52,588 --> 00:15:54,988 sorry, we're booked up solid through Christmas. 397 00:15:54,988 --> 00:15:56,755 -Oh! I see. 398 00:15:56,755 --> 00:15:59,288 Um, I'd heard that there was a death on the property. 399 00:15:59,288 --> 00:16:00,955 I thought maybe that would hurt business. 400 00:16:00,955 --> 00:16:03,088 Just... just wanted to show my support. 401 00:16:03,088 --> 00:16:04,655 -Well, that's kind of you. Yeah. 402 00:16:04,655 --> 00:16:06,288 We did have a few cancellations, 403 00:16:06,288 --> 00:16:08,121 but those slots filled up pretty quickly. 404 00:16:08,121 --> 00:16:10,288 The families around here have been coming forever. 405 00:16:10,288 --> 00:16:12,421 I guess those folks understand that 406 00:16:12,421 --> 00:16:13,488 tragedy can strike anywhere. 407 00:16:13,488 --> 00:16:14,788 -It's very true. 408 00:16:14,788 --> 00:16:16,621 I'm sorry, um... 409 00:16:16,621 --> 00:16:18,154 Are you okay? 410 00:16:18,154 --> 00:16:21,254 -Ah, I, uh, lost my footing coming down off the wagon. 411 00:16:22,888 --> 00:16:25,321 Anyway, you, uh, still want your name on the waitlist, 412 00:16:25,321 --> 00:16:27,888 my daughter Anna can set you up in the gift shop. 413 00:16:27,888 --> 00:16:29,755 -Great, appreciate it. 414 00:16:29,755 --> 00:16:33,555 EMILY (V.O.): I kind of feel bad for the guy. 415 00:16:33,555 --> 00:16:36,421 I know a blistering hangover when I see one. 416 00:16:36,421 --> 00:16:38,888 [intriguing music] 417 00:16:38,888 --> 00:16:41,822 ♪ 418 00:16:41,822 --> 00:16:45,321 ♪ 419 00:16:45,321 --> 00:16:49,555 ♪ 420 00:16:49,555 --> 00:16:52,655 ♪ 421 00:16:52,655 --> 00:16:54,321 [phone ringing] 422 00:16:56,288 --> 00:16:58,688 -Wilner. 423 00:16:58,688 --> 00:17:00,388 Yeah. Came in just now? 424 00:17:00,388 --> 00:17:02,188 Okay, thanks for the heads up. 425 00:17:06,555 --> 00:17:08,388 Pentobarbital? 426 00:17:08,388 --> 00:17:10,621 Oh... 427 00:17:10,621 --> 00:17:12,688 [intriguing music] 428 00:17:15,722 --> 00:17:20,888 ♪ 429 00:17:20,888 --> 00:17:24,388 ♪ 430 00:17:24,388 --> 00:17:27,722 ♪ 431 00:17:27,722 --> 00:17:30,988 ♪ 432 00:17:30,988 --> 00:17:32,488 EMILY: Ah... 433 00:17:32,488 --> 00:17:36,154 ♪ 434 00:17:36,154 --> 00:17:38,355 EMILY (V.O.): This is a boot scuff. 435 00:17:40,955 --> 00:17:44,154 I think Marcus climbed this tree, 436 00:17:44,154 --> 00:17:48,455 which means he was likely either hiding from someone... 437 00:17:48,455 --> 00:17:49,922 or spying on someone. 438 00:17:49,922 --> 00:17:53,288 ♪ 439 00:17:53,288 --> 00:17:56,421 ♪ 440 00:17:56,421 --> 00:18:00,788 ♪ 441 00:18:00,788 --> 00:18:04,288 ♪ 442 00:18:04,288 --> 00:18:07,355 [shutter clicks] 443 00:18:07,355 --> 00:18:09,121 -[gasps] 444 00:18:09,121 --> 00:18:11,288 Where did you come from? 445 00:18:11,288 --> 00:18:12,888 -There's a shortcut through here 446 00:18:12,888 --> 00:18:14,755 that leads up to the gas station. 447 00:18:14,755 --> 00:18:16,188 They sell sandwiches. 448 00:18:16,188 --> 00:18:17,688 -Oh, good to know. 449 00:18:17,688 --> 00:18:20,788 I think I took a wrong turn on the way to the gift shop. 450 00:18:20,788 --> 00:18:21,855 Do you work here? 451 00:18:21,855 --> 00:18:23,054 -Goin' on 10 years. 452 00:18:23,054 --> 00:18:24,688 -Do you know what that ribbon's for? 453 00:18:24,688 --> 00:18:26,421 -Yeah, that's so customers can handpick 454 00:18:26,421 --> 00:18:27,722 their own Christmas trees. 455 00:18:27,722 --> 00:18:29,922 They put a ribbon around it with their contact info, 456 00:18:29,922 --> 00:18:32,355 and we, uh, hack it and pack it for 'em. 457 00:18:32,355 --> 00:18:33,888 Although I don't know why that's there. 458 00:18:33,888 --> 00:18:34,922 These trees aren't for sale. 459 00:18:34,922 --> 00:18:36,455 -No. 460 00:18:36,455 --> 00:18:38,621 -Ah, come on, I'll walk you to the gift shop. 461 00:18:38,621 --> 00:18:40,188 -Great, thanks. 462 00:18:40,188 --> 00:18:43,755 [mysterious music] 463 00:18:43,755 --> 00:18:46,254 ♪ 464 00:18:46,254 --> 00:18:47,722 [door opens] 465 00:18:50,955 --> 00:18:52,688 -You must be Anna? 466 00:18:52,688 --> 00:18:55,355 Your dad told me to come find you. 467 00:18:55,355 --> 00:18:57,355 Poor guy looked like he was set to collapse. 468 00:18:57,355 --> 00:18:58,488 -Yeah, he runs himself ragged 469 00:18:58,488 --> 00:19:00,288 trying to keep this place together. 470 00:19:00,288 --> 00:19:02,088 -That's nice you can be here to help. 471 00:19:02,088 --> 00:19:03,755 -Mmm, not as much as I'm needed. 472 00:19:03,755 --> 00:19:05,421 I'm away at college most of the week. 473 00:19:05,421 --> 00:19:06,488 -Oh, what's your major? 474 00:19:06,488 --> 00:19:07,955 -Agriculture. 475 00:19:07,955 --> 00:19:10,288 My hope is to make the farm more efficient. 476 00:19:10,288 --> 00:19:12,788 Of course, Dad doesn't exactly embrace change. 477 00:19:12,788 --> 00:19:14,521 I suggested we go green and he said, 478 00:19:14,521 --> 00:19:15,655 "The trees are green enough." 479 00:19:15,655 --> 00:19:17,688 -That's a pretty good line. -Sure. 480 00:19:17,688 --> 00:19:19,154 The first time you hear it. 481 00:19:19,154 --> 00:19:20,488 So, how can I help you? 482 00:19:20,488 --> 00:19:22,254 -Uh, there was talk of a waitlist. 483 00:19:22,254 --> 00:19:26,488 -Ah, yes, let me just check our big, red computer here. 484 00:19:26,488 --> 00:19:28,755 Did you have a date in mind? 485 00:19:28,755 --> 00:19:30,855 -Uh, you mind if I just take a look? 486 00:19:30,855 --> 00:19:32,455 -Have at 'er. -Great. 487 00:19:34,855 --> 00:19:36,488 EMILY (V.O.): What I'm actually after here 488 00:19:36,488 --> 00:19:38,655 is a comprehensive list of names of everyone 489 00:19:38,655 --> 00:19:41,988 who rode on that wagon with Marcus the night he died, 490 00:19:41,988 --> 00:19:45,254 which is kind of hard to get with an audience. 491 00:19:45,254 --> 00:19:47,888 -Oh my gosh, I love this! 492 00:19:49,121 --> 00:19:50,955 Make a great gift for my riding club. 493 00:19:50,955 --> 00:19:52,355 Do you have more of these? 494 00:19:52,355 --> 00:19:54,021 -Let me check the back. 495 00:19:54,021 --> 00:19:58,455 ♪ 496 00:19:58,455 --> 00:20:00,988 ♪ 497 00:20:00,988 --> 00:20:02,254 [shutter clicks] 498 00:20:02,254 --> 00:20:03,988 -Found some! -Oh, great! 499 00:20:03,988 --> 00:20:04,988 -Is that enough for you? 500 00:20:07,121 --> 00:20:08,955 -Yeah, that'll do it. -Great. 501 00:20:11,521 --> 00:20:14,154 SAM: Emily! 502 00:20:14,154 --> 00:20:15,355 What brings you out here? 503 00:20:15,355 --> 00:20:17,088 -Uh, just... 504 00:20:17,088 --> 00:20:18,588 picking out my tree. 505 00:20:18,588 --> 00:20:20,655 -The big one in your shop's not enough? 506 00:20:20,655 --> 00:20:22,988 -Pssht. You can never have too many Christmas trees. 507 00:20:22,988 --> 00:20:25,121 Unless you have more than five, then that's too many. 508 00:20:25,121 --> 00:20:26,822 -Hah. 509 00:20:26,822 --> 00:20:28,188 -Ah... 510 00:20:28,188 --> 00:20:29,922 I hear this place is pretty popular. 511 00:20:29,922 --> 00:20:31,288 You ever done the wagon rides? 512 00:20:31,288 --> 00:20:32,421 -Only every year. 513 00:20:32,421 --> 00:20:33,655 Until recently. 514 00:20:33,655 --> 00:20:35,688 But even after my wife and I split up, 515 00:20:35,688 --> 00:20:37,288 we'd still all come as a family. 516 00:20:37,288 --> 00:20:39,154 -Nice that you could still do that together. 517 00:20:39,154 --> 00:20:41,621 -Yeah, we somehow managed to stay on good terms. 518 00:20:41,621 --> 00:20:43,321 Of course, the last few times we came, 519 00:20:43,321 --> 00:20:44,988 Violet barely looked up from her phone. 520 00:20:44,988 --> 00:20:47,121 -Oh, well, the age when nature doesn't hold a candle 521 00:20:47,121 --> 00:20:48,188 to social media. 522 00:20:48,188 --> 00:20:51,221 -Exactly. 523 00:20:51,221 --> 00:20:52,321 Well, I should... 524 00:20:52,321 --> 00:20:54,054 -Yeah, I gotta... also. 525 00:20:54,054 --> 00:20:55,521 Okay. 526 00:20:55,521 --> 00:20:58,755 [mysterious music] 527 00:20:58,755 --> 00:21:01,188 ♪ 528 00:21:02,421 --> 00:21:05,655 [cheerful Christmas music] 529 00:21:08,688 --> 00:21:12,822 ♪ There's something in the air... ♪ 530 00:21:12,822 --> 00:21:14,421 EMILY (V.O.): Joey Vaughan... 531 00:21:14,421 --> 00:21:16,855 Why can't I find you? 532 00:21:16,855 --> 00:21:18,254 -Whatcha workin' on over there, Em? 533 00:21:18,254 --> 00:21:20,922 EMILY (V.O.): Doing a search of all the names of the people 534 00:21:20,922 --> 00:21:23,254 who were on the wagon with Marcus the night he died. 535 00:21:23,254 --> 00:21:24,822 -Just looking at cute cat videos. 536 00:21:24,822 --> 00:21:27,321 -Please tell me this isn't what my 30s are gonna look like. 537 00:21:27,321 --> 00:21:30,054 [phone buzzing] 538 00:21:31,722 --> 00:21:32,888 -Hey. 539 00:21:32,888 --> 00:21:34,788 JUNE: [phone] Emily, are you busy? 540 00:21:37,321 --> 00:21:39,221 -Emily! -Oh, hi! 541 00:21:39,221 --> 00:21:40,388 -Your regular order? 542 00:21:40,388 --> 00:21:42,555 -Yes, but I will take it to stay this time. 543 00:21:42,555 --> 00:21:44,321 [laughter] 544 00:21:44,321 --> 00:21:46,154 SUE: Brooke and her friends. 545 00:21:46,154 --> 00:21:48,254 They take up a big booth for two hours 546 00:21:48,254 --> 00:21:50,154 and they only order water. 547 00:21:50,154 --> 00:21:52,955 And then they wonder why I have to raise my prices. 548 00:21:54,621 --> 00:21:55,822 BROOKE: Emily! 549 00:21:55,822 --> 00:21:57,288 EMILY (V.O.): Brooke Carmichael. 550 00:21:57,288 --> 00:21:58,588 BROOKE: Come say hi! 551 00:21:58,588 --> 00:22:01,154 EMILY (V.O.): The neighbourhood alpha retailer. 552 00:22:01,154 --> 00:22:04,121 I'm pretty sure she despises me, but that hasn't stopped her 553 00:22:04,121 --> 00:22:07,822 from trying to recruit me into her book club/gossip circle. 554 00:22:07,822 --> 00:22:09,621 -Brooke. Ladies. 555 00:22:09,621 --> 00:22:12,121 -You know, one of these days, you are gonna accept my invite 556 00:22:12,121 --> 00:22:13,922 and join us, Emily. 557 00:22:13,922 --> 00:22:16,288 We have a real steamy one this month, don't we, girls? 558 00:22:16,288 --> 00:22:18,121 -Well, I do appreciate a good bodice-buster, 559 00:22:18,121 --> 00:22:21,088 but lately I've been on more of a mystery kick. 560 00:22:21,088 --> 00:22:23,254 You know, something with a body count. 561 00:22:23,254 --> 00:22:26,955 -Oh! Well, we are open to all genres. 562 00:22:26,955 --> 00:22:29,888 Maybe we will let you pick January's title. 563 00:22:29,888 --> 00:22:31,822 -I'll have to think about that. 564 00:22:31,822 --> 00:22:32,988 Have a good one. 565 00:22:32,988 --> 00:22:34,088 -[laughs awkwardly] 566 00:22:35,388 --> 00:22:37,621 JUNE: Hey, Emily. EMILY: Oh, hi, June! 567 00:22:40,054 --> 00:22:42,421 -I couldn't stay there while the police tore my place apart. 568 00:22:42,421 --> 00:22:44,254 -Of course. Anything you need. 569 00:22:44,254 --> 00:22:46,254 What are they even looking for? 570 00:22:46,254 --> 00:22:47,922 -I don't know. 571 00:22:47,922 --> 00:22:50,855 They just said it was part of a routine police investigation. 572 00:22:50,855 --> 00:22:54,355 -There's nothing "routine" about tearing someone's life apart. 573 00:22:54,355 --> 00:22:58,321 -But if it helps them figure out what happened to Marcus... 574 00:22:58,321 --> 00:22:59,288 it'll be worth it. 575 00:23:01,355 --> 00:23:05,788 I miss him so much already. 576 00:23:05,788 --> 00:23:08,922 I always loved him, even in our time apart. 577 00:23:12,188 --> 00:23:13,321 [police radio chatter] 578 00:23:13,321 --> 00:23:15,021 SAM: June. 579 00:23:15,021 --> 00:23:16,221 You need to come with us. 580 00:23:16,221 --> 00:23:17,355 -Sam, not like-- 581 00:23:17,355 --> 00:23:20,355 -Ms. Lane, you have to let me do my job. 582 00:23:20,355 --> 00:23:23,154 JUNE: It's okay, Emily. I'll be fine. 583 00:23:23,154 --> 00:23:25,221 SAM: June Hubble, you are under arrest 584 00:23:25,221 --> 00:23:27,355 for the murder of Marcus Donavan. 585 00:23:27,355 --> 00:23:29,188 You have the right to remain silent. 586 00:23:29,188 --> 00:23:31,455 Anything you say can and will be used against you 587 00:23:31,455 --> 00:23:32,955 in a court of law. 588 00:23:38,822 --> 00:23:43,488 ♪ 589 00:23:43,488 --> 00:23:45,655 [knock at door] 590 00:23:45,655 --> 00:23:47,054 SAM: Emily. How can I help? 591 00:23:47,054 --> 00:23:49,421 -I would like to discuss what happened at the diner. 592 00:23:49,421 --> 00:23:50,888 -You mean with June? 593 00:23:50,888 --> 00:23:52,555 -I mean with your very public arrest 594 00:23:52,555 --> 00:23:54,722 of an innocent woman, yes. 595 00:23:54,722 --> 00:23:56,922 -Have a seat. You want some coffee? 596 00:23:56,922 --> 00:23:59,922 -No, I don't want coffee. I want answers. 597 00:23:59,922 --> 00:24:02,021 -Why are you so convinced she's innocent? 598 00:24:02,021 --> 00:24:04,621 You said it yourself, you only met her a short time ago. 599 00:24:04,621 --> 00:24:06,888 -For starters, I am a very good judge of character. 600 00:24:06,888 --> 00:24:09,521 -I don't doubt that. What else? 601 00:24:09,521 --> 00:24:10,788 -[sighs] 602 00:24:10,788 --> 00:24:12,688 Okay, during my first week here, 603 00:24:12,688 --> 00:24:14,421 one of my cats had a medical emergency. 604 00:24:14,421 --> 00:24:17,188 I thought I wouldn't be able to get him in to see anyone 605 00:24:17,188 --> 00:24:18,555 till the next morning, but somehow 606 00:24:18,555 --> 00:24:20,688 I managed to get a hold of June at home 607 00:24:20,688 --> 00:24:22,555 and she insisted that we come over right away. 608 00:24:22,555 --> 00:24:24,188 Turns out, it was a ruptured ulcer. 609 00:24:24,188 --> 00:24:25,788 Doyle wouldn't have made it through the night 610 00:24:25,788 --> 00:24:27,254 if June hadn't acted so quickly. 611 00:24:27,254 --> 00:24:30,421 She put his life over her own needs. 612 00:24:30,421 --> 00:24:32,221 That is who June Hubble is. 613 00:24:32,221 --> 00:24:34,221 -I'm glad your cat pulled through. 614 00:24:34,221 --> 00:24:35,621 -That is your only takeaway? 615 00:24:35,621 --> 00:24:37,722 -June's arrest was justified. 616 00:24:37,722 --> 00:24:38,755 -Okay. 617 00:24:40,388 --> 00:24:41,888 Well... 618 00:24:41,888 --> 00:24:43,922 you pretty much told me that the cookie is poisoned, 619 00:24:43,922 --> 00:24:45,355 so, what, you've got... 620 00:24:45,355 --> 00:24:48,188 eyewitnesses at the farm who saw June give Marcus the cookie? 621 00:24:48,188 --> 00:24:49,688 -I can't answer that. 622 00:24:49,688 --> 00:24:51,688 -You were searching her home. What were you looking for? 623 00:24:51,688 --> 00:24:52,955 -It doesn't concern you. 624 00:24:52,955 --> 00:24:55,521 -You were looking for the poison, right? 625 00:24:55,521 --> 00:24:57,755 And... since you arrested her immediately after, 626 00:24:57,755 --> 00:25:00,154 you must have found it. So, what kind of poison was it? 627 00:25:00,154 --> 00:25:01,755 -Are you seriously asking me that? 628 00:25:01,755 --> 00:25:03,655 -I'm guessing it's not one of the biggies like arsenic 629 00:25:03,655 --> 00:25:04,755 or strychnine. 630 00:25:04,755 --> 00:25:06,254 She wouldn't have that lying around. 631 00:25:06,254 --> 00:25:08,421 But, hey, maybe something a little more related to her job, 632 00:25:08,421 --> 00:25:09,588 like, um... like, like... 633 00:25:09,588 --> 00:25:11,655 like the drug used to euthanize animals. 634 00:25:11,655 --> 00:25:13,288 What is that called again? It's pento-something, right? 635 00:25:13,288 --> 00:25:14,355 -You're wasting your time. 636 00:25:14,355 --> 00:25:15,588 -Pento, pentobarbital. 637 00:25:15,588 --> 00:25:17,088 Right? 638 00:25:17,088 --> 00:25:18,288 -I can't confirm that. 639 00:25:18,288 --> 00:25:19,755 -Oh, but your face just did! 640 00:25:19,755 --> 00:25:21,922 -You know what? I have to get back to work, 641 00:25:21,922 --> 00:25:23,655 but thank you for coming by, Emily. 642 00:25:23,655 --> 00:25:25,822 -You got the wrong person, Detective Wilner. 643 00:25:28,188 --> 00:25:30,021 EMILY (V.O.): I understand that Sam has to follow 644 00:25:30,021 --> 00:25:31,922 departmental procedure, 645 00:25:31,922 --> 00:25:33,655 but I've never been one to sit back 646 00:25:33,655 --> 00:25:34,988 and hope for a good outcome. 647 00:25:34,988 --> 00:25:36,655 Not when I can roll up my sleeves 648 00:25:36,655 --> 00:25:38,655 and get the job done myself. 649 00:25:38,655 --> 00:25:39,988 And in my experience, 650 00:25:39,988 --> 00:25:42,421 the best way to get into the mind of a criminal 651 00:25:42,421 --> 00:25:44,621 is to consult one. 652 00:25:44,621 --> 00:25:47,121 Every charming little town has a dark underbelly, 653 00:25:47,121 --> 00:25:48,888 if you know what to look for. 654 00:25:48,888 --> 00:25:50,822 It's not the kind of thing that's usually advertised 655 00:25:50,822 --> 00:25:52,555 with a big sign... 656 00:25:52,555 --> 00:25:55,655 But lucky for me, 657 00:25:55,655 --> 00:25:57,822 there are exceptions to that rule. 658 00:25:57,822 --> 00:25:59,855 RAY: That is real mahogany 659 00:25:59,855 --> 00:26:02,188 and you picked my pocket on the price! 660 00:26:02,188 --> 00:26:03,988 Okay, now, you don't tell anybody you caught me 661 00:26:03,988 --> 00:26:05,488 in a moment of weakness, okay? 662 00:26:05,488 --> 00:26:06,488 EMILY: Hi, Ray. 663 00:26:06,488 --> 00:26:07,555 -Emily! 664 00:26:07,555 --> 00:26:09,121 Make yourself comfortable. 665 00:26:10,488 --> 00:26:12,188 Now... 666 00:26:12,188 --> 00:26:14,355 If you're here about that, uh, special order 667 00:26:14,355 --> 00:26:16,254 you placed last month, it hasn't arrived yet. 668 00:26:16,254 --> 00:26:19,154 In fact, it was, um, rather tough to source, hm? 669 00:26:19,154 --> 00:26:21,188 But, uh, I'll give you a good discount 670 00:26:21,188 --> 00:26:22,855 if you finally tell me how you 671 00:26:22,855 --> 00:26:25,321 found out about my little side business. 672 00:26:25,321 --> 00:26:26,888 -Game recognizes game. 673 00:26:26,888 --> 00:26:28,655 -[chuckles] I love that answer. 674 00:26:28,655 --> 00:26:30,922 It doesn't tell me anything, but I love it. 675 00:26:30,922 --> 00:26:34,421 -I need some information, Ray. 676 00:26:34,421 --> 00:26:36,388 -Sure. Usual terms, of course? 677 00:26:36,388 --> 00:26:38,021 -Yeah, just add it to my account. 678 00:26:38,021 --> 00:26:40,888 Do you know anyone local named Joey Vaughan? 679 00:26:40,888 --> 00:26:42,555 -I know a couple of Vaughans, but "Joey"? 680 00:26:42,555 --> 00:26:43,855 I don't think so, why? 681 00:26:43,855 --> 00:26:45,722 -You heard about Marcus Donavan? -Oof, poor guy. 682 00:26:45,722 --> 00:26:47,321 Yeah, I knew him a little. 683 00:26:47,321 --> 00:26:48,822 -Was he into anything shady...? 684 00:26:48,822 --> 00:26:50,755 -Not as far as I know. 685 00:26:50,755 --> 00:26:53,221 I have heard that some drunk was mouthing off about him 686 00:26:53,221 --> 00:26:55,488 at an underground poker game recently, though. 687 00:26:55,488 --> 00:26:57,455 You know, uh, Gordon Chalmers? 688 00:26:57,455 --> 00:26:59,388 -Uh, the guy that owns the Christmas tree farm, right? 689 00:26:59,388 --> 00:27:00,655 -Hm, yeah, that's him. 690 00:27:00,655 --> 00:27:03,655 Apparently Marcus turned him down for a bank loan. 691 00:27:03,655 --> 00:27:04,922 -Yeah, his daughter mentioned 692 00:27:04,922 --> 00:27:06,888 that the farm was struggling financially. 693 00:27:06,888 --> 00:27:08,488 -That is the least of his worries. 694 00:27:08,488 --> 00:27:10,955 I mean, that guy is up to his neck in gambling debts 695 00:27:10,955 --> 00:27:12,388 to dangerous people. 696 00:27:12,388 --> 00:27:14,922 -So, Marcus turned Gordon down for a loan, and days later, 697 00:27:14,922 --> 00:27:17,621 he's found poisoned on Gordon's property? 698 00:27:17,621 --> 00:27:19,321 -Hmm. 699 00:27:19,321 --> 00:27:21,655 -I don't suppose you'd consider sharing this with the police? 700 00:27:21,655 --> 00:27:22,988 -Well, don't even joke about it! 701 00:27:22,988 --> 00:27:25,621 I mean, do you know how fast my sources would dry up? 702 00:27:25,621 --> 00:27:27,722 -Don't worry, Ray. Your secret's safe with me. 703 00:27:27,722 --> 00:27:29,455 -Oh, I'm glad to hear you say that, 704 00:27:29,455 --> 00:27:30,922 because taking care of each other, 705 00:27:30,922 --> 00:27:32,955 that's how people like us survive. 706 00:27:32,955 --> 00:27:35,321 -See ya 'round. 707 00:27:35,321 --> 00:27:36,688 -[quietly] Joey Vaughan... 708 00:27:38,488 --> 00:27:40,588 SAM: I'm not surprised to hear about the drinking. 709 00:27:40,588 --> 00:27:42,388 It's the gambling I find more troubling. 710 00:27:42,388 --> 00:27:43,822 Who did you say told you this? 711 00:27:43,822 --> 00:27:45,121 -Uh, no one in particular. 712 00:27:45,121 --> 00:27:47,655 Just overheard a conversation at the diner. 713 00:27:47,655 --> 00:27:49,188 -Right. 714 00:27:49,188 --> 00:27:51,621 Well, I appreciate you bringing it to my attention. 715 00:27:51,621 --> 00:27:55,321 -You gotta admit, this does make Gordon a credible suspect. 716 00:27:55,321 --> 00:27:57,521 -Why, because he was turned down for a loan? 717 00:27:57,521 --> 00:28:00,621 EMILY: I mean, it's not exactly a smoking gun, 718 00:28:00,621 --> 00:28:02,221 but you'll look into it, right? 719 00:28:02,221 --> 00:28:03,955 -Was there anything else? 720 00:28:03,955 --> 00:28:06,555 -Yes, actually. 721 00:28:06,555 --> 00:28:09,888 I would like to come and visit June tonight. 722 00:28:09,888 --> 00:28:12,054 -Uh, that's not a good idea. 723 00:28:12,054 --> 00:28:14,722 -I could always go through her lawyer, if you prefer. 724 00:28:14,722 --> 00:28:17,655 Or you could just be a nice guy and help me out? 725 00:28:17,655 --> 00:28:20,021 -[sighs] I will see what I can do. 726 00:28:20,021 --> 00:28:21,355 -See? 727 00:28:21,355 --> 00:28:23,855 I told you I was an excellent judge of character. 728 00:28:23,855 --> 00:28:27,321 ♪ 729 00:28:27,321 --> 00:28:28,688 -[chuckles] 730 00:28:28,688 --> 00:28:31,221 JUNE: It doesn't matter what happens to me. 731 00:28:31,221 --> 00:28:32,621 I don't even care anymore. 732 00:28:32,621 --> 00:28:34,054 -That's just your grief talking. 733 00:28:34,054 --> 00:28:37,655 I promise this will all be behind you so soon. 734 00:28:40,321 --> 00:28:41,955 I was wondering... 735 00:28:41,955 --> 00:28:44,355 how well did Marcus know Gordon Chalmers? 736 00:28:45,955 --> 00:28:48,722 -They had a bank relationship. 737 00:28:48,722 --> 00:28:50,555 There was an argument over a bank loan, 738 00:28:50,555 --> 00:28:52,555 but Marcus cleared the air pretty quickly. 739 00:28:52,555 --> 00:28:55,355 They were thick as thieves after that. 740 00:28:55,355 --> 00:28:56,888 What's this about, Emily? 741 00:28:56,888 --> 00:28:58,822 -I'm just trying to understand Marcus better. 742 00:29:00,888 --> 00:29:04,288 -He was a complicated guy behind that smile. 743 00:29:04,288 --> 00:29:07,521 All I know is that I saw a real change in him. 744 00:29:07,521 --> 00:29:09,922 He was less interested in work, 745 00:29:09,922 --> 00:29:13,788 and I became the main focus of his attention. 746 00:29:13,788 --> 00:29:15,321 That's what won me back. 747 00:29:17,688 --> 00:29:20,154 And then someone took him away from me. 748 00:29:23,588 --> 00:29:25,922 [dog barking in distance] 749 00:29:25,922 --> 00:29:29,088 ♪ 750 00:29:29,088 --> 00:29:30,621 EMILY (V.O.): There are certain muscles 751 00:29:30,621 --> 00:29:32,421 I haven't stretched for a while... 752 00:29:32,421 --> 00:29:34,888 but I'm hopeful that I haven't completely lost my touch 753 00:29:34,888 --> 00:29:36,555 in the time that I've been here. 754 00:29:36,555 --> 00:29:37,621 [lock clicks] 755 00:29:37,621 --> 00:29:44,421 ♪ 756 00:29:44,421 --> 00:29:46,521 -Still got it. 757 00:29:46,521 --> 00:29:47,888 EMILY (V.O.): Despite getting back together, 758 00:29:47,888 --> 00:29:50,521 Marcus and June still have separate homes. 759 00:29:50,521 --> 00:29:52,755 And what better way to learn more about Marcus's death 760 00:29:52,755 --> 00:29:54,488 than to see how he lived? 761 00:30:00,421 --> 00:30:02,855 I can tell the police have been through here already, 762 00:30:02,855 --> 00:30:04,888 probably for the same reason I'm here now: 763 00:30:04,888 --> 00:30:06,221 to learn more about Marcus. 764 00:30:11,121 --> 00:30:13,088 -Interesting bedtime reading. 765 00:30:13,088 --> 00:30:16,788 ♪ 766 00:30:16,788 --> 00:30:19,755 ♪ 767 00:30:19,755 --> 00:30:21,955 EMILY (V.O.): I've seen a lot of things used as bookmarks 768 00:30:21,955 --> 00:30:23,355 in my day... 769 00:30:23,355 --> 00:30:25,722 but this is a new one. 770 00:30:25,722 --> 00:30:31,021 ♪ 771 00:30:31,021 --> 00:30:32,555 EMILY (V.O.): Strange. 772 00:30:32,555 --> 00:30:35,088 I haven't seen any other toys in the house. 773 00:30:35,088 --> 00:30:38,388 People who display collectibles typically don't stop at one. 774 00:30:38,388 --> 00:30:40,254 Unless... 775 00:30:40,254 --> 00:30:42,288 it has a more practical application. 776 00:30:42,288 --> 00:30:47,054 ♪ 777 00:30:47,054 --> 00:30:49,321 -[exhales] Well, hello. 778 00:30:49,321 --> 00:30:51,088 [front door opens] 779 00:30:51,088 --> 00:30:52,788 [police radio beeps] 780 00:30:52,788 --> 00:30:54,421 SAM: Forensics already did a sweep, 781 00:30:54,421 --> 00:30:56,988 but I wanna go through every inch of this place again, so... 782 00:30:56,988 --> 00:30:58,455 why don't you take the front here, 783 00:30:58,455 --> 00:30:59,755 and I'll start at the back? 784 00:30:59,755 --> 00:31:00,822 -Yeah. 785 00:31:00,822 --> 00:31:02,288 [suspenseful music] 786 00:31:05,254 --> 00:31:09,922 -Yeah. 787 00:31:09,922 --> 00:31:12,588 ♪ 788 00:31:12,588 --> 00:31:15,054 ♪ 789 00:31:15,054 --> 00:31:17,922 [suspenseful music] 790 00:31:17,922 --> 00:31:20,922 ♪ 791 00:31:20,922 --> 00:31:22,688 [floor creaks] 792 00:31:22,688 --> 00:31:26,755 ♪ 793 00:31:26,755 --> 00:31:30,588 ♪ 794 00:31:30,588 --> 00:31:34,888 ♪ 795 00:31:34,888 --> 00:31:38,521 ♪ 796 00:31:38,521 --> 00:31:41,755 ♪ 797 00:31:41,755 --> 00:31:47,254 ♪ 798 00:31:47,254 --> 00:31:51,888 ♪ 799 00:31:51,888 --> 00:31:55,121 ♪ 800 00:31:55,121 --> 00:31:57,555 EMILY (V.O.): That was way too close for comfort. 801 00:31:57,555 --> 00:31:58,588 -[exhales] 802 00:31:58,588 --> 00:32:02,888 ♪ 803 00:32:02,888 --> 00:32:05,621 EMILY (V.O.): Okay, let's see what we've got. 804 00:32:05,621 --> 00:32:08,988 ♪ 805 00:32:08,988 --> 00:32:12,054 ♪ 806 00:32:12,054 --> 00:32:14,688 EMILY (V.O.): Oh, boy. Gonna be a long night. 807 00:32:17,555 --> 00:32:20,722 Marcus was even more organized than I imagined. 808 00:32:20,722 --> 00:32:22,722 I could learn something from him. 809 00:32:22,722 --> 00:32:25,455 He kept a digital copy of every bank form, 810 00:32:25,455 --> 00:32:27,421 loan application, and lunch order 811 00:32:27,421 --> 00:32:29,588 that ever crossed his desk. 812 00:32:29,588 --> 00:32:33,822 [intriguing music] 813 00:32:33,822 --> 00:32:37,088 ♪ 814 00:32:37,088 --> 00:32:40,154 ♪ 815 00:32:40,154 --> 00:32:44,388 ♪ 816 00:32:44,388 --> 00:32:51,621 ♪ 817 00:32:51,621 --> 00:32:52,922 -Oh... 818 00:32:55,388 --> 00:32:57,488 Wait a second. 819 00:32:57,488 --> 00:33:01,288 No freakin' way. 820 00:33:01,288 --> 00:33:03,621 What were you up to, Marcus? 821 00:33:05,355 --> 00:33:07,855 VIOLET: You really clean every decoration on this tree 822 00:33:07,855 --> 00:33:08,988 once a month? 823 00:33:08,988 --> 00:33:10,221 -Of course. 824 00:33:10,221 --> 00:33:12,621 Christmas is all about the sparkle. 825 00:33:12,621 --> 00:33:15,488 Dust is the enemy of sparkle. 826 00:33:15,488 --> 00:33:16,988 -So it's not just a gimmick. 827 00:33:16,988 --> 00:33:18,955 You're really cuckoo for Christmas, huh? 828 00:33:18,955 --> 00:33:21,154 -You better believe it. 829 00:33:21,154 --> 00:33:22,722 What about you? 830 00:33:22,722 --> 00:33:24,021 -Sure. 831 00:33:24,021 --> 00:33:26,388 It's the one time of year when my mom and dad 832 00:33:26,388 --> 00:33:28,021 would spend time together after their divorce. 833 00:33:28,021 --> 00:33:30,388 They'd go out of their way to do all of these 834 00:33:30,388 --> 00:33:31,555 holiday activities with me. 835 00:33:31,555 --> 00:33:33,054 It was pretty special. 836 00:33:33,054 --> 00:33:34,355 -You don't do it anymore? 837 00:33:34,355 --> 00:33:36,888 -My mom took a new job in the city last spring. 838 00:33:36,888 --> 00:33:39,455 This is our first holiday apart. 839 00:33:39,455 --> 00:33:41,855 -I'm sorry. -It's not that bad. 840 00:33:41,855 --> 00:33:43,955 I'm gonna go spend a few days with her. 841 00:33:43,955 --> 00:33:46,221 But my dad's being a little weird about it. 842 00:33:46,221 --> 00:33:48,722 It's like he thinks he needs to personally make up 843 00:33:48,722 --> 00:33:51,521 for the fact she's not here. 844 00:33:51,521 --> 00:33:52,788 What about you? 845 00:33:52,788 --> 00:33:54,755 What kind of family stuff did you do at Christmas? 846 00:33:54,755 --> 00:33:56,355 -You know... 847 00:33:56,355 --> 00:33:58,922 My family situation was... 848 00:33:58,922 --> 00:34:00,521 a little different. 849 00:34:00,521 --> 00:34:02,722 -I sense you don't wanna talk about it. 850 00:34:02,722 --> 00:34:05,188 That's cool. We can change the subject. 851 00:34:05,188 --> 00:34:06,888 What are you up to after work? 852 00:34:06,888 --> 00:34:08,254 -Oh, big plans. 853 00:34:08,254 --> 00:34:10,221 Gotta get to the bank before it closes. 854 00:34:10,221 --> 00:34:12,254 I got some business to take care of. 855 00:34:12,254 --> 00:34:13,788 -You lead a very exciting life, huh? 856 00:34:13,788 --> 00:34:15,288 -[chuckles] 857 00:34:15,288 --> 00:34:17,288 EMILY (V.O.): I wasn't totally honest with Violet. 858 00:34:17,288 --> 00:34:20,355 While I do have business here, it's not with the bank 859 00:34:20,355 --> 00:34:22,388 so much as a specific banker: 860 00:34:22,388 --> 00:34:26,588 Trent Hadley, Marcus's friend and boss. 861 00:34:26,588 --> 00:34:29,054 My hope is that Trent is the kind of guy Marcus 862 00:34:29,054 --> 00:34:31,021 would confide in, including any secrets 863 00:34:31,021 --> 00:34:32,955 he may have been keeping from June. 864 00:34:32,955 --> 00:34:35,521 -Well, as far as a loan goes, I don't see any issues 865 00:34:35,521 --> 00:34:36,755 from the bank's perspectives. 866 00:34:36,755 --> 00:34:39,021 Uh, when were you thinking your store renovation? 867 00:34:39,021 --> 00:34:41,555 -I was hoping early in the new year. 868 00:34:41,555 --> 00:34:44,355 I've been talking to Marcus about it... 869 00:34:44,355 --> 00:34:46,221 before he passed. 870 00:34:46,221 --> 00:34:48,254 Um, just-- just to clarify, 871 00:34:48,254 --> 00:34:50,822 you are his direct supervisor, right? 872 00:34:50,822 --> 00:34:53,688 -Correct, although I never really got used to that. 873 00:34:53,688 --> 00:34:54,955 -Really? Why is that? 874 00:34:54,955 --> 00:34:56,955 -He and I came up through the ranks together. 875 00:34:56,955 --> 00:35:00,488 It's only recently I was promoted ahead of him. 876 00:35:00,488 --> 00:35:02,355 I'm still processing. 877 00:35:02,355 --> 00:35:04,588 -I'm so sorry. 878 00:35:04,588 --> 00:35:05,621 You were close? 879 00:35:05,621 --> 00:35:07,021 -Not always. 880 00:35:07,021 --> 00:35:09,254 In the early days, when we were both young and hungry, 881 00:35:09,254 --> 00:35:11,822 we were basically rivals. 882 00:35:11,822 --> 00:35:14,655 But at some point, competition turned to friendship. 883 00:35:14,655 --> 00:35:16,621 I owe him, big time. 884 00:35:16,621 --> 00:35:18,154 -For what? 885 00:35:18,154 --> 00:35:20,955 -Marcus was offered this promotion first. 886 00:35:20,955 --> 00:35:23,621 When he turned it down, he opened the door for me. 887 00:35:23,621 --> 00:35:26,088 -I can't imagine it was an easy decision 888 00:35:26,088 --> 00:35:27,988 to turn down a promotion. 889 00:35:27,988 --> 00:35:30,321 -It wasn't just the promotion. It was his whole career. 890 00:35:30,321 --> 00:35:31,922 He actually gave his notice. 891 00:35:31,922 --> 00:35:33,822 -He had something else lined up? -Yeah. 892 00:35:33,822 --> 00:35:35,655 His marriage. 893 00:35:35,655 --> 00:35:38,621 He said he wanted to devote all his attention towards June. 894 00:35:38,621 --> 00:35:40,421 He didn't want to make the same mistakes. 895 00:35:40,421 --> 00:35:41,688 -That's really sweet. 896 00:35:41,688 --> 00:35:44,421 Sounds like he had some big plans. 897 00:35:44,421 --> 00:35:47,088 -Big expensive plans. -[chuckles] 898 00:35:47,088 --> 00:35:48,988 -Like I told the police when they asked, 899 00:35:48,988 --> 00:35:51,388 I love the guy, but he was making some strange decisions. 900 00:35:51,388 --> 00:35:53,722 Like withdrawing the bulk of his savings in cash. 901 00:35:53,722 --> 00:35:56,488 You know how much interest he lost doing that? 902 00:35:56,488 --> 00:35:58,388 Sorry, uh, let's get back to you. 903 00:36:00,188 --> 00:36:01,722 -So, are you a baseball fan? 904 00:36:01,722 --> 00:36:03,088 -Oh, yeah. -Yeah? 905 00:36:03,088 --> 00:36:05,555 -Yeah, collecting memorabilia is kind of a hobby. 906 00:36:05,555 --> 00:36:07,922 Some of them are even signed. Check it out. 907 00:36:07,922 --> 00:36:11,321 Arky Vaughan when he played for the Brooklyn Dodgers in '42. 908 00:36:11,321 --> 00:36:12,588 -Arky! 909 00:36:12,588 --> 00:36:13,688 That's an interesting name. 910 00:36:13,688 --> 00:36:15,655 -Oh, a nickname. His real name is Joseph. 911 00:36:15,655 --> 00:36:17,755 -Joseph. 912 00:36:17,755 --> 00:36:18,922 Joey Vaughan. 913 00:36:18,922 --> 00:36:20,321 -Exactly. 914 00:36:20,321 --> 00:36:22,555 One of the top shortstops of his era. 915 00:36:22,555 --> 00:36:25,722 So, let's talk numbers. 916 00:36:25,722 --> 00:36:27,355 EMILY (V.O.): I came here for answers, 917 00:36:27,355 --> 00:36:29,254 but I'm left with a new question: 918 00:36:29,254 --> 00:36:31,221 why would Trent leave a fake name 919 00:36:31,221 --> 00:36:35,254 in the reservation log at the tree farm? 920 00:36:35,254 --> 00:36:37,588 There's really only two answers: 921 00:36:37,588 --> 00:36:39,855 he wanted to stay anonymous, 922 00:36:39,855 --> 00:36:42,722 or he was trying to cover his tracks. 923 00:36:42,722 --> 00:36:44,488 -Okay, alright. -Yeah, I'll see you guys later. 924 00:36:44,488 --> 00:36:45,822 -See you later, yeah. 925 00:36:45,822 --> 00:36:49,722 -Hi. 926 00:36:49,722 --> 00:36:52,254 -Well played, universe. 927 00:36:52,254 --> 00:36:54,288 I did not see that coming. 928 00:37:00,455 --> 00:37:03,621 that Marcus's friend Trent is Lizzy's baby-daddy. 929 00:37:03,621 --> 00:37:06,321 I wonder if Marcus had any idea. 930 00:37:06,321 --> 00:37:08,755 But before I go down that particular rabbit hole, 931 00:37:08,755 --> 00:37:10,521 there's still the question of the contract 932 00:37:10,521 --> 00:37:12,455 I found on Marcus's thumb drive. 933 00:37:12,455 --> 00:37:16,521 [unsettling music] 934 00:37:16,521 --> 00:37:19,521 ♪ 935 00:37:19,521 --> 00:37:23,355 ♪ 936 00:37:23,355 --> 00:37:27,321 ♪ 937 00:37:27,321 --> 00:37:28,488 -They seem nice. 938 00:37:28,488 --> 00:37:31,254 [car driving away] 939 00:37:31,254 --> 00:37:33,588 -Hello? Gordon? -[horse whinnies] 940 00:37:33,588 --> 00:37:35,688 -Whoa, whoa, not so loud. You're making Shadow nervous. 941 00:37:35,688 --> 00:37:36,822 -Sorry. 942 00:37:36,822 --> 00:37:38,321 -She lashes out when she gets scared. 943 00:37:38,321 --> 00:37:39,688 It's a good way to get hurt. 944 00:37:39,688 --> 00:37:40,955 -Sorry. 945 00:37:40,955 --> 00:37:42,822 I just saw the hired muscle racing outta here. 946 00:37:42,822 --> 00:37:44,455 I thought maybe you'd had some trouble. 947 00:37:44,455 --> 00:37:46,588 -Don't know what you mean. I haven't talked to anybody. 948 00:37:46,588 --> 00:37:48,588 Mind that wood, it's rotting. 949 00:37:48,588 --> 00:37:51,088 Whole place is on its last legs. 950 00:37:51,088 --> 00:37:53,888 Had farm animals come through the floor of the loft last year. 951 00:37:53,888 --> 00:37:56,221 Had to stop using it. 952 00:37:56,221 --> 00:37:59,021 Anyway, what was it you, uh, you needed, exactly? 953 00:37:59,021 --> 00:38:01,254 -Uh, right, no, I wanted to show you something. 954 00:38:01,254 --> 00:38:02,888 Um... 955 00:38:02,888 --> 00:38:04,254 Do you recognize this? 956 00:38:04,254 --> 00:38:07,221 ♪ 957 00:38:07,221 --> 00:38:08,588 -Where did you get this? 958 00:38:08,588 --> 00:38:10,922 -Just found it in some of Marcus's belongings 959 00:38:10,922 --> 00:38:12,755 when I was helping June pack up. 960 00:38:12,755 --> 00:38:14,254 It looks genuine. 961 00:38:14,254 --> 00:38:16,188 You know, I don't wanna trouble you with it. 962 00:38:16,188 --> 00:38:18,388 I could just show it to Anna. I'm sure she could... 963 00:38:18,388 --> 00:38:20,488 -Yeah, yeah, no, I don't wanna upset her. 964 00:38:20,488 --> 00:38:22,154 Anyway, it doesn't matter. 965 00:38:22,154 --> 00:38:24,188 The contract was never signed. 966 00:38:24,188 --> 00:38:26,555 -So the deal died with Marcus? 967 00:38:26,555 --> 00:38:27,988 -Before that, even. 968 00:38:27,988 --> 00:38:30,655 Marcus pumped the brakes on the deal himself. 969 00:38:30,655 --> 00:38:33,021 He said he needed a little more time. 970 00:38:33,021 --> 00:38:35,588 -I'm sure he had his reasons. Wedding expenses, maybe? 971 00:38:35,588 --> 00:38:38,221 -Well, whatever it was, paper's worthless now. 972 00:38:39,888 --> 00:38:41,922 -So you're keeping the farm, then? 973 00:38:41,922 --> 00:38:45,054 -I was gonna ask June Hubble if she'd honour the deal. 974 00:38:45,054 --> 00:38:48,388 She come by here the other day, only I was... 975 00:38:48,388 --> 00:38:49,488 under the weather. 976 00:38:49,488 --> 00:38:51,121 [horse snorts] 977 00:38:54,655 --> 00:38:56,388 -Anyway, I think she's got, uh, 978 00:38:56,388 --> 00:38:59,388 more important things to worry about now. 979 00:38:59,388 --> 00:39:01,922 -I still can't believe June would do something like that. 980 00:39:01,922 --> 00:39:04,455 -Well, I guess you never really do know 981 00:39:04,455 --> 00:39:07,455 what's going through people's minds, do you? 982 00:39:07,455 --> 00:39:09,988 By the way, this is not what you think. 983 00:39:09,988 --> 00:39:11,988 I lost this a couple of days ago. 984 00:39:11,988 --> 00:39:14,922 Found it in the straw while I was muckin' out the stalls. 985 00:39:14,922 --> 00:39:17,888 Must have put it down and forgot about it. 986 00:39:17,888 --> 00:39:21,388 -Hmm. Happens. -Yeah, well... 987 00:39:21,388 --> 00:39:23,388 More and more, it seems. 988 00:39:23,388 --> 00:39:25,822 Gettin' old sucks, kid. 989 00:39:25,822 --> 00:39:27,888 I don't recommend it. 990 00:39:27,888 --> 00:39:30,288 -Take care of yourself, Gordon. 991 00:39:30,288 --> 00:39:32,988 -Yeah, you, uh... you too. 992 00:39:32,988 --> 00:39:35,021 [horse snorts] 993 00:39:37,221 --> 00:39:39,488 ANNA: Rowen, you know we don't want to do this, okay? 994 00:39:39,488 --> 00:39:41,154 It's just the farm is struggling right now. 995 00:39:41,154 --> 00:39:42,621 ROWEN: Ridiculous. 996 00:39:42,621 --> 00:39:43,722 ANNA: Rowen. 997 00:39:45,888 --> 00:39:47,154 EMILY: Is everything okay? 998 00:39:47,154 --> 00:39:49,388 ANNA: Just some frustration bubbling over. 999 00:39:49,388 --> 00:39:51,321 I asked my dad to cut back the hours 1000 00:39:51,321 --> 00:39:52,722 of some of our senior employees. 1001 00:39:52,722 --> 00:39:54,388 -I guess Rowen didn't take it so well. 1002 00:39:54,388 --> 00:39:55,621 -I don't blame him. 1003 00:39:55,621 --> 00:39:58,154 He's been here a long time. He deserves better. 1004 00:39:58,154 --> 00:40:00,722 [horse neighs] 1005 00:40:02,254 --> 00:40:03,955 EMILY: Oh! 1006 00:40:03,955 --> 00:40:06,455 ANNA: That's strange. 1007 00:40:06,455 --> 00:40:08,922 Dad would never let Shadow out of the stalls unattended. 1008 00:40:08,922 --> 00:40:10,588 ROWEN: Shadow's loose! Somebody get her! Help! 1009 00:40:12,154 --> 00:40:15,088 -Oh, no! Dad! 1010 00:40:15,088 --> 00:40:16,655 -Is he breathing? -He's breathing. 1011 00:40:16,655 --> 00:40:17,988 -Okay... 1012 00:40:17,988 --> 00:40:19,788 Yeah, I need an ambulance 1013 00:40:19,788 --> 00:40:21,822 at the Chalmers Tree Farm right away! 1014 00:40:21,822 --> 00:40:22,922 ANNA: Dad, wake up... 1015 00:40:22,922 --> 00:40:24,321 EMILY: We just found him. He's unconscious. 1016 00:40:24,321 --> 00:40:25,388 He's still breathing. 1017 00:40:25,388 --> 00:40:26,488 -Please, wake up, Dad. 1018 00:40:26,488 --> 00:40:28,321 Please, wake up! 1019 00:40:28,321 --> 00:40:29,455 Come on, Dad, wake up! 1020 00:40:29,455 --> 00:40:31,321 OFFICER: Detective Wilner? 1021 00:40:31,321 --> 00:40:34,088 An emergency call just came in from the Christmas tree farm. 1022 00:40:34,088 --> 00:40:36,088 It sounds like Gordon Chalmers has been poisoned. 1023 00:40:36,088 --> 00:40:38,621 -What? Who called it in? 1024 00:40:38,621 --> 00:40:40,588 -Someone named Emily. 1025 00:40:40,588 --> 00:40:44,755 ♪ Have yourself a merry little Christmas ♪ 1026 00:40:44,755 --> 00:40:47,288 ♪ Let your heart be light... ♪ 1027 00:40:47,288 --> 00:40:49,521 EMILY: Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I can hear them now. 1028 00:40:49,521 --> 00:40:51,121 [sirens approaching] 1029 00:40:51,121 --> 00:40:52,955 EMILY: Okay. Okay. 1030 00:40:52,955 --> 00:40:54,555 Alright, they're almost here. 1031 00:40:54,555 --> 00:40:55,688 -Okay. -Yeah. 1032 00:40:55,688 --> 00:40:58,154 [sirens approaching] 1033 00:40:58,154 --> 00:41:00,021 EMILY (V.O.): There's nothing worse than a nightmare 1034 00:41:00,021 --> 00:41:02,221 so intense that even after you're awake 1035 00:41:02,221 --> 00:41:04,855 you can't be sure it wasn't real. 1036 00:41:04,855 --> 00:41:10,188 ♪ 1037 00:41:10,188 --> 00:41:13,822 ♪ Have yourself a merry little Christmas ♪ 1038 00:41:13,822 --> 00:41:16,888 ♪ Make the Yuletide gay ♪ 1039 00:41:16,888 --> 00:41:19,188 [sirens in distance] 1040 00:41:19,188 --> 00:41:22,455 ♪ Next year all our troubles will be miles away... ♪ 1041 00:41:22,455 --> 00:41:25,555 [countdown beeping] 1042 00:41:25,555 --> 00:41:26,688 [explosion] 1043 00:41:29,455 --> 00:41:33,822 ♪ 1044 00:41:33,822 --> 00:41:38,021 ♪ 1045 00:41:38,021 --> 00:41:41,688 ♪ 1046 00:41:41,688 --> 00:41:45,321 ♪ 1047 00:41:45,321 --> 00:41:49,421 ♪ 1048 00:41:49,421 --> 00:41:53,455 ♪ 1049 00:41:53,455 --> 00:41:55,421 ♪