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Why did you do that? You scared me.

Oh, baby.

Bye.

This should be enough for a few days.

Thanks, Johnny.

Thought you might enjoy this.

Oh, I will.

Bitch never thought this was how you get caught up in your reading, huh?

I was thinking more like a week on a tropical beach, you, me, and a suitcase

full of great books.

Maybe we should do that once this is all over.

Still couldn't get the money, Nagy.

Got nowhere else to ask.

I didn't think it'd be that easy to come up with that kind of cash.

Nope.

I don't know if I'm going to get it, but I do know that Kyle's going to be

looking for it.

We'll figure it out.

Yeah, how?

I don't know what you said, but somehow I'm going to go call my sister.

She's not going to have the money.

No, but she'll have some ideas.

Janice, hey, it's Maggie.

Listen, I need your help.

Can you meet me in about an hour?

Great, I'll pick you up.

Carl, please.

Maggie Madison.

You don't happen to have $90 ,000 in cash stash waiting for you, do you?

No. Why?

Remember I told you that Matt had a little gambling problem?

Yeah. It got big.

About a week ago, he got caught up in a high -six poker game, and his usual luck

was with him.

Jesus, who does he owe? My old boyfriend, Carl.

Shit. Two days ago, Matt went to go see Carl to tell him he couldn't come up

with the money, and two of Matt's fingers were broken.

Carl gave us until today, but we still can't come up with the money.

I don't know what to do, Janice.

The only thing I can think of is to go see Carl myself.

Maggie, you're playing with fire.

Fire I can handle.

That dead, I can't.

I've been meeting with him today at six.

Does Matt know you're going to see Carl?

Matt doesn't even know I know Carl.

I never told him.

Why didn't you tell me about this a few days ago? This is serious.

Matt didn't want anyone to know that he had screwed up. Thought he could handle

it on his own, but he can't.

He's in hiding right now.

I don't have a choice, Janice. I have to go see Carl.

What can I do?

I need help making a plan to get Matt out of this no matter what I have to do.

And I think I know what Carl really wants.

Okay. I need to borrow that sexy red dress of yours.

Maggie Madison?

Yes. Hello.

I'm Lisa, Carl's assistant.

Carl's expecting you.

Won't you follow me?

You still drink scotch?

Yes.

These are my two bodyguards, Tori and Sasha.

Ladies, will you excuse us, please?

Well, things have changed.

Not everything.

You still look beautiful, Maggie.

Thank you.

Let's be direct.

You know why I'm here.

Yeah, sure.

Husband is having trouble coming up with the money he owes me and seems to have

subsequently disappeared.

Well, when you break someone's fingers, they tend to feel the need to disappear.

That was just a reminder.

It was more than simply a reminder, Carl.

Well, serve its purpose.

I'm here.

Let's work it out.

What do you propose?

Bottom line is, we can't get the money.

So I'd like to cut a deal.

You leave Matt alone.

And I offer my services to pay off the debt.

What services are we referring to?

I'll work in any of your nightclubs. The casino, the gentleman's club, double

shifts.

Well, how noble of you.

But that's totally unacceptable.

The only thing I'm willing to accept in lieu of full payment is you.

Did you really think I would accept anything else?

No. No.

So we have a deal.

Not so fast. I have terms.

As do I.

Promise you'll be as much as a gentleman as you can be.

Promise you'll leave Matt unharmed.

And promise that the debt is paid out after one week.

Not too rich, Maggie. Two weeks.

Only one, and that's final.

And my conditions are you are to stay here with me.

You will be available to me when I want your company, and you will stay in my

bed willingly and openly.

I accept your terms. Will you accept mine?

Yes.

Then we have a deal.

I may end up hating you, Carl.

Actually, I think you still love me.

Or else you wouldn't be here.

I'm here for Matt.

Well.

Time to show your good faith.

We struck a deal.

It begins tonight.

But I've got to get my things. You gave your word, Maggie.

You don't want me to have to go look for Matt now, do you?

No.

Thank you.

Morning,

Maggie.

What time is it?

Time for breakfast.

Oh, wow.

Yes, Maggie, things have changed.

I finally understood what you meant by appreciating things in life.

This looks amazing.

Well, it will be.

My chef is from Paris, and he never disappoints.

Mmm, sounds great.

What better way to renew a friendship than over good food, hmm?

Orange juice?

It's fresh squeezed.

Thank you.

Do you still like your eggs sunny -side up?

I do.

Well, today they're scrambled, but I'll make sure the chef makes them sunny side

up from now on.

Carl, this is unbelievable.

You've never thought I've remembered so many little details before.

I didn't realize they were important until it was too late.

I realized a lot of other things too late as well.

Listen, I'm having a dinner here tonight at 7 p .m.

The guest is a surprise I think you'll like. I want you to join us.

Okay.

All right, well, I have a business meeting to go to.

After you finish eating, you should check out the backyard I had a pool put

I will.

Oh, hi. Good morning.

Carl wanted me to take your measurements.

He wants me to order some clothing items for you.

Okay.

He just has this belief that women should be well -dressed.

To quote Carl, all beautiful things should be accented to enhance their

beauty.

Well, he's some surprises.

What's that?

Nothing.

What's that for?

For the stylist, so she can choose your colors.

I'll get these right to the stylist so she can have a dress ready for you for

tonight.

Thank you.

You have some time to yourself until 6 p .m.

Please be back by then so you can be dressed and have your hair set.

9 p .m.

tonight.

Hello, it's Lisa from Carl's office.

I'll be driving those measurements by.

I'll need one dress by 6 p .m.

Thank you.

Hey. Hi. Thanks for meeting me. Yeah. I don't have a lot of time to pick up

stuff. I'm going to go see Matt and tell him it's okay to come home.

Oh.

So, I take it you were right about what Carl really wanted me. Yeah, me.

I think he's using this to try to win me back.

Gosh. Well, now what?

Oh, I'll tell you the rest while I finish packing.

What do you mean it's the same?

It's really quite a step.

He was thoughtful, attentive, generous.

Don't be fooled by him, Maggie. He's going to try to do anything to win you

back. I know. I guess it's just this part of me that wants to believe in him.

I was so in love with him once, and I always hoped he'd become this really

person. Well, fight it.

Just keep sight of your goal.

Don't worry.

I really love Matt.

Carl was part of my past, and he's going to stay there.

It's just going to be tough.

Well, I'll help you through it.

Okay? So, what are you going to tell Matt?

As little as possible. I'll tell him I have to work a lot next week, and I

be seeing much of him. And do you think he'll believe that?

Maybe. I don't know.

Janice, I don't have it all figured out, but I do know I have to give the

performance of a lifetime.

Make Matt believe that everything's okay, and make Carl believe that he has

For now.

Just be careful with Carl, honey. I think once a snake, always a snake.

Right.

Thank you.

Pour us all drinks, Tori. I want to celebrate my success today.

It's not every day you get a $10 million loan, interest -free.

Some call it extortion.

I call it skillful negotiation.

That means the development is 100 % go.

And you can wander your money?

Very good, Sasha. You're learning. Yes, indeed.

Cheers.

Ladies, I just realized it's been a while since we celebrated properly.

I have to go.

I wish you didn't have to leave.

You could go and leave.

Me too.

I'm going to start working at the casino tonight.

God, I hate the thought of you working there.

Looking for Carl.

Oh, it won't be that bad.

I'm working in the VIP room, and Carl's letting me pay off the debt quick.

Only a week.

I've got to warn you, though, I won't be around much next week.

I'll be working double shifts and lots of nights.

Maggie, this means a lot to me.

Would you stop by me when I screwed up?

Of course I would.

I am a lucky guy.

I want you to know I know that.

I love you too, baby.

I gotta go.

Come on, girl.

We'll live together.

Well, it's good to see you again, Judge. And you too, my dear.

I think I read that you recently stepped down from the bench.

Yes.

It allows us to retire early once an elected term is up.

Oh, do you miss it?

He's still in it. He has his cronies that keep him in the loop.

And calls, curious mind. It's always wondering what they're going to tell me.

And now, not that I mean to be rude to you, but we should probably move on to

our discussion.

I need to be leaving shortly.

Maggie, the judge and I have some personal business to discuss.

Would you mind excusing us?

No, not at all.

Go check out the bedroom.

There's the prize up there for you.

Take care, Judge.

And the thing to you.

So, what else has surfaced?

Rumor is the prosecution has found a credible witness.

Who? Don't know yet, but not to worry, Carl. I'll keep my eyes open for you.

There is a certain young assistant to the DA, David something or other, who is

apparently quite a drinker.

Did your sources check him out?

Oh, yes.

And they found him to be quite loose -lipped when under the influence.

Excellent. I'm sure you can squeeze him for information regarding this witness.

Yeah. What's his specific vice?

Oh, same as any man's.

A beautiful woman and a good bottle of scotch.

information is in here, including a photo of his identification, a list of

routine, and a schedule of the bars he frequents.

The first one on the list is his favorite, an easy target.

Thank you.

Thank you for your continued generosity to an old man.

Enjoy your evening, Carl.

You let me know the instant you hear anything.

I will.

Hey guys, I got some wine.

Might as well take the edge off the day.

John's not here.

He got delayed an hour.

45 minutes, give or take.

Oh.

Well, I guess you better save the wine for John, then.

You like it? Yeah.

Well, you don't seem particularly enthusiastic.

My feelings can't be bought, Carl.

What?

Giving me generous gifts isn't going to make me love you anymore.

I'm here for Matt.

Maggie, I would never insult you that way.

I've been ungenerous to you in the past. I just want to make up for it, that's

all.

You don't have to. I want to.

So relax.

Enjoy it. You deserve it.

I mean it.

Now, I'd love to see you in that other one, if you don't mind.

The DA's office let us know that they finally have enough evidence to start

pursuing a pretty good case against Carl.

Charges of extortion, money laundering, and the murder of your partner.

Thank you for your meticulous work.

Yeah, but we still need to find us our witness.

So Carl doesn't walk on technicality?

Well, that's what I'm getting at.

He just got us our witness.

Really? Yeah. Who is it?

Guy's name is Brandon Byrus.

He used to be Carl's accountant.

Oh, and get this.

We didn't have to pluck him out. He came to us.

Must want something.

Oh, he does.

Seems he's been on Carl's bad side for a while. He's been hiding out.

Yeah.

He's agreed to testify in exchange for witness protection.

This is great news, John.

So, how's your cover over Carl?

You feel like it's still solid?

Yeah. Yeah, I do. It's just... I don't know. It's frustrating.

He's still very guarded.

Listen, I know how dedicated you are to getting the evidence.

But just have patience.

Don't jeopardize your cover.

All right? You with me?

Yeah.

What's the latest?

Well, Judge Jenkins was the dinner guest tonight.

But... Carl had Sasha and Tori posted at the dining room door, so I couldn't get

anywhere near there without suspicion.

And this is Maggie Madison.

Carl had me order a new wardrobe for her, so he must be his new woman, but

that's all I have.

Someone has a chance. Run a check on her.

Well, she looks familiar, but I can't place it.

Well, guys, it's getting late.

This is David.

He works in the DA's office.

I need you to get some information from him regarding a case against me.

No, Carl. I'm not comfortable with that.

No?

That's not part of the deal.

Well, it is now.

Unless, of course, you want to see some more of Matt's fingers broken or maybe

his arm.

I understand he's back home now.

You promised not to touch him.

Yeah, well, sometimes the rules have to be changed.

So what's it going to be? Broken bones or a simple gathering of some

information?

I don't see any choice in those options, Carl. Just force.

Look at it any way you want. What's your answer?

Good choice.

Now, what I need you to do is get him to warm up to you. You know, talk about

his work, etc.

Be subtle.

Keep working it until he gets talking about my case.

Find out what he knows. In particular, whether the DA's office has witnesses.

When's it supposed to happen?

Tonight after dinner.

He should be having a drink at a local bar called Harry's Pearl.

Wear that shiny thing with the black dress you tried on last night. It'll be

perfect.

And Maggie, don't fail.

Her bones will be broken.

Hi. Red wine, please.

Know any good songs?

Uh, yeah.

C4 and S9.

Thanks. I can never remember the names of songs.

I think I know the name of every song in that jukebox.

I take it you come here often.

I do.

My first time had a rough day, and I thought, you know, this is like a homey

place to unwind. It is.

Welcome to Harry's Pearl.

I'd ask you to join me, but I doubt that you're alone.

Actually, I am.

David. Hi, Tracy.

Tell you what, Tracy.

You tell me about your rough day, I'll tell you about mine.

Okay.

Well, this Carl guy sounds like an interesting character. He is. Besides

extortion, the DA also suspects him of murdering a cop, so he's got this

personal vendetta against him. He's determined to put him in jail, which

my life miserable.

Long hours.

Well, can't he put him in jail? Probably.

This new witness just turned up. A good one.

So, what'd you find out?

Well, David said the DA has a witness.

An ex -employee who used to run your numbers.

He didn't say a name.

You haven't mentioned where this witness was?

No.

What else?

David said the DA is determined to put you in jail.

He thinks you murdered a cop.

Did you?

No, Maggie, of course not.

The DA is always looking for something to pin on me.

That's why it was important that you got this information for me. Now I know how

to prepare legally.

Hey, it's Carl.

Turns out the rumor's true. There is a witness.

It can only be one person. My ex -accountant, Brandon Byers.

Listen, I need a favor tonight.

Talk to your friend.

See if you can find out where he is.

Mm -hmm.

Right, exactly. Yeah. How soon can you get back to me?

Terrific. Thanks, Judge.

Tori, we have someone we need to take care of. Call Sasha and be here in one

hour.

Nice work.

You too.

Yeah. Done.

Excellent. All right, a room has been booked for you and Sasha under your

aliases. Good work.

Yeah, Judge.

As always, your information was accurate.

There will be an envelope at your doorstep tomorrow afternoon.

Sleep well.

It certainly does have taste, but I think it would look better off.

Thank you.

The old restaurant. A $AP.

Thank you. I will have somebody pick that up, or I might even stop by myself.

Goodbye.

Yes,

Lisa?

Maggie's dressmaker forgot to include some accessories.

Scarves and such.

Your afternoon is clear, so I thought I'd stop by and pick them up myself.

I could use some fresh air.

Yeah, that's fine.

What the hell was that, guys?

You are not supposed to contact me there. I call you.

Have you forgotten that Carl is capable of murder? I know.

I'm sorry.

Listen, there's been a new development. Don't worry, all right? According to

special ops, Carl doesn't have his cell phone tapped.

When was the last time they checked? Less than a week ago.

Look, Lisa, we wouldn't put you in any danger, all right?

Besides, we know you have the smarts to work it out.

All right, I'm sorry. It's just... I don't want to flush a year and a half of

good work down the toilet.

We know.

We lost our witness last night.

Single shot to the head, close range.

Happened about 1 a .m.

Wasn't there an officer stationed outside?

He was killed. It was obviously a professional hit, which leads us to

that we have a leak.

It's pretty high up, too.

Well, that's not going to be easy.

Now we have to wait for them to screw up.

That's right.

So what's the next step?

Well, along with the bad comes a little good.

I think another angle may have opened up.

What's that?

I remember where I saw Maggie Madison.

Where?

Carl's Casino, a few months ago.

And I did a little digging myself and found out her husband has a little

gambling problem.

He's into Carl for quite a bit.

We believe she's effectively working off his debts.

So use this. Work this angle.

She's closer to Carl.

Get her to get the information that you can't.

Okay, how am I supposed to convince her to do this?

The old -fashioned way.

A bribe.

We cleared it with the department to pay off her husband's debts if she gives us

the information we need.

Pull her in with that.

Okay.

Figure something out.

We know you will.

Carl wants to see you.

Right now.

I'll be right there.

You wanted to see me?

Yes, Lisa.

I wanted to know why picking out Scarf took so long.

Oh, well, I ran a personal errand as well.

I'm sorry, Carl. I should have asked first. It was something I remembered at

last minute.

Well, maybe you'll think to check in next time, hmm?

Yes, I will.

Did you give the scarves to Maggie yet?

Actually, I haven't had time yet.

Well, make sure she gets them while I'm gone, all right?

I'm running out for a business meeting, and then I'll be back for dinner.

Certainly.

Tell the spouse that the guards are fine.

You don't seem very excited about them.

A lot to think about lately.

Anything I can help you with?

Does it have anything to do with your husband?

What do you mean?

I know all about your husband's problems, Maggie, and why you're here.

I didn't know Carl was in the habit of discussing personal information with the

staff.

Hey, I gotta hand it to you. It's pretty gutsy.

I don't understand. Why are you telling me this?

Suppose I told you I had some friends who could cover your husband's debt

and kick in a little bonus.

In return, all they want is some information.

What kind of information?

The kind of information that someone in your, shall we say,

intimate position with Carl can obtain that I can't.

Well, who are these friends?

And do they realize that if I did this, it would put me in danger?

Carl would probably kill me if he found out.

I can't tell you who they are right now.

But they're certain that the information will be handled in such a way that Carl

will never suspect you as a source.

Except when suddenly Matt's debts paid up and he wonders where we got the

My associates are...

Quite capable of manufacturing a death -in -the -family scenario.

It'll look like you or Matt inherited the money.

You make it sound so simple.

You want your husband alive, and you want to be free.

Focus on that, and it does become simple.

Listen, I have to get something done before dinner. This conversation is

Think about it, Maggie.

You could very shortly be free of this situation.

And by the way, I'd give this to myself if I were you.

If need be, we can make it look like you're already supplying us with

information.

Something strange just happened.

Carl's assistant approached me with an offer.

That she had some friends that would be willing to cover Matt's debt if I'd get

them certain information on Carl.

But she wouldn't tell me who her friends are.

Jen, what'd you say?

She caught me completely off guard, so I just played it cool and cut the

conversation short.

Yeah, I wonder if Carl is trying to test your loyalty.

Hmm, I don't know. Maybe.

Or maybe she's serious.

If she is, I don't know what I would do. I mean, yes, I want Matt free like now.

But Carl isn't someone to be played.

And to be quite honest, as twisted as it sounds, I'm not ready to be that

disloyal to Carl yet.

Well, Maggie, it may be something you ultimately have to do.

But until then, just don't let him suspect a thing.

Tell me what you think of this, Maggie.

Oh, my God, it's stunning.

It's yours.

I can't accept this, Carl.

You've always wanted something like this, and you've earned it.

That information you got me saved me a lot of trouble, and I thank you.

Oh, but... Maggie, it's yours.

I don't know, Carl.

Come on, stand up and let me see it on you.

woman scorned no apparently carl was like wasted one night and he started

talking about all the murders he ordered he told her everything jackpot exactly

and i guess she figured that when he came to he'd remember all the stuff he

her make her disappear so she went underground for a while so where is she

and who knows about her because we can't afford to lose another one right now

she's under heavy guard until we know who the leak is

Now, here's the other good part.

She told us about a secret safe in Carl's place that holds a ton of files

it's full of incriminating evidence.

Where? In his office.

We want you to go there and get the files.

It's impossible, Eric.

It's a two -man job. You know that. Well, you already have a second man.

Or should I say woman?

Maggie?

Maggie? The official check on Maggie Madison came back.

Her real name is...

Catherine Seavers.

She's a small -time con artist with a series of fraud convictions that sent

up the river for about a year.

When she got out, she went underground.

Now, along with her husband, she's the main suspect in a series of high

robberies.

She's wanted for questioning in three states.

I'm pretty busy from the looks of this file.

And lucky for us, one of her skills is safe -cracking.

Yes, Lisa?

You'll need to leave immediately for your meeting with the building

I'm having the car pulled around to the front.

And don't forget to bring the contracts in your briefcase.

Right, right. Thank you. What would I do without you?

Listen, will you do me a favor?

Have the chef prepare a really nice meal for Maggie and I tonight, all right?

I'll be home sometime after seven.

Certainly.

Catherine? Maybe you'd like to explain how Carl's assistant has access to this

type of file.

I'm an undercover detective for the Metro Police.

We're investigating Carl on charges of extortion, laundering, and murder.

Well, that would explain our strange conversation yesterday and who your

are.

Go ahead.

It's quite impressive.

I don't need to read this.

I know what's in it. Really?

Well, that's a first.

I never met a career criminal who wasn't dying to read up on themselves.

I'm not a career criminal, and that's all behind me.

Maybe you do need to read it, then.

You may have served your time for the fraud charges, but apparently

investigators in Arizona, Texas, and Nevada have been looking for you and

for some time now.

What are you getting at, exactly?

I want you to dust off one of your skills.

And which one? I have so many.

Safe cracking.

Who's safe?

Carl's.

Are you nuts?

I need you to get into Carl's safe, but first I want you to borrow the key to

his office.

Molding putty.

Make an impression, then put the key back. When the time is right, I need you

crack the code on the safe. I'll be acting as your partner.

Carl would probably kill me if he even caught me trying for that key.

Then don't get caught.

Full immunity is your incentive, Maggie.

We promise to cut you a deal and wipe your slate clean.

Or you can go down when Carl goes down.

My apologies, Maggie. I got held up for the last minute meeting.

I need you to do something for me tonight.

What?

Talk with our friend David again.

Carl, you know how I feel about that.

How's your lovely sister, Maggie?

What do you mean?

When you won't do something I need you to do, you force me to threaten someone

you love.

And as you know, my threats are very, very real.

Not at all.

Watch what comes out of that pretty mouth of yours.

You really are.

Now, the DA apparently has another witness who's rumored to have some vital

information.

It's important that you find out who that witness is.

Now, tonight is David's massage night, and I've arranged for you to be his new

masseuse.

Now, he's not going to be as loose -lipped as he was before, so you're

just have to work it somehow.

We leave in 15.

Hello. My name is Tracy.

Hi, Tracy.

Linda, the desk told me you were new.

Yes, I am.

Well, I hope you've done this before because I could really use a heavy duty

rubdown.

Don't worry. I've worked in other places for years.

You? In the bar?

Oh, hi. David, right? Yeah.

I thought I recognized that voice.

What are you doing here?

I thought you worked in a marketing firm.

I do. I'm moodlining for some extra cash.

So whatever happened to that big murder extortion case you mentioned?

It sounded really interesting.

I can't talk about that one.

Really? Why not?

The D .A. put a Ziploc on any information coming out of the office.

We had a little bit of a problem, so he's kind of paranoid now.

That's too bad. It sounded really fascinating.

Yeah. I'm sorry.

Are you sure you couldn't just tell me a little?

I'm really not supposed to.

Oh, David. I love doing this.

Tell me a story, baby. Oh, God.

Thank you.

Good morning.

So, what do they have?

They do have a second witness.

An ex -girlfriend named Gabrielle.

Should have known.

David said he was impressed with the level of information that she knew.

Although he wouldn't say what.

He did say that the DA is confident in his case against you.

What else?

That's it.

I couldn't get anything more than that.

All right, good. Good work, Maggie.

You should get some rest, all right?

I have to jump in the shower.

I've got a meeting to go to.

Maggie, what are you doing?

Looking for something in my purse.

What?

My eye drops. My eyes are so red and dry.

I've got some.

I'll go get it.

Did you find them yet?

Still looking.

Maggie, what are you doing?

I'm looking for a mirror. I need a mirror to put drops in.

Thank you.

It's done.

It has to work.

I got lucky.

Listen, I need a favor.

I can't leave right now or Carl will suspect something.

Can you take this impression over to my contact so he can make a key?

Right now?

Yeah, we gotta act on this fast.

Here's his name and he adds us.

Just tell him that I sent you.

Tell him that I can't call him right now.

You're Maggie?

Yes. Eric?

Yes? Lisa said to give this to you.

Good work.

Janice, hey, it's Maggie. Where are you?

My place? Great. Stay there.

I've got to talk to you. I'll meet you there in about 20 minutes, okay?

All right, bye.

Everything has suddenly gotten very complicated and very scary, Janice.

happened? My past has come back to haunt me.

That assistant, Lisa, an undercover cop, is using his leverage against me to get

me to spy on Carl.

He almost caught me this morning trying to dupe his office key.

God.

Last night I realized for the first time how truly ruthless he is.

I never saw that side before.

Whatever I once felt for him is now dead.

I don't know how much longer I can pretend.

You should tell Matt about Carl.

He's not going to take it well.

Probably not, but that's a risk you're going to have to take.

You're going to need his support on this, Maggie.

Just trust that he loves you.

How come you're always right, Janice?

That's what sisters are for, right?

Listen, he's going to be back in a minute. Do you want me to stick around?

No, I'll be okay.

What's going on?

You seem a little stressed out.

Oh, Matt, so much.

I've got a lot to tell you.

Sit down. You're not going to like all of it.

I'm just going to be blunt and get to the point.

I lied to you.

What?

I'm not working at Carl's Casino.

I had a feeling he wasn't going to accept that offer, so I had a backup

One I was sure he wouldn't turn down.

Obviously he didn't.

Well, ultimately, I didn't have to offer it.

He suggested it.

In fact, it's the only thing he would accept.

And what would that be?

Me.

Well, thank you for being honest with me, Maggie.

I don't understand, Matt.

I thought you'd be furious.

I am, Matt, but what can I think? I'm the one who puts you in this position

because you're trying to help.

I know, but I... Listen, we've got a bigger problem to focus on.

Carl, it's not an easy one to solve either.

No, but I think we have some help.

Carl's assistant Lisa is an undercover cop who's gathering evidence for a

and extortion case.

They're determined to nail him.

And when they do, he can't touch us.

How do you know that?

I'm helping them gather some of the evidence.

Oh, my God.

They have a whole file on Catherine Seavers and her partner in crime.

They cut me a deal they would pay off the debt and wipe my slate clean if I

would just help them. Yeah, I'm kind of going to wonder where the money came

from.

They'll fix it like we had an inheritance or something.

This is big.

Yes, it's a gamble.

It's the only real chance we have.

I think the odds are pretty good.

Just be careful, okay?

I will.

Okay, Judge, I can live with that.

Right, be there in one hour. Where do you want us to meet him?

Fifth and Crown, southwest corner.

Got it.

I'll pass him your envelope, sealed as usual.

All right, good night.

You're going with us?

Yes, I have some unfinished business with Gabrielle. I need to find out what

information she's passed on, but she's not to be eliminated just yet.

Will we be using tranquilizers or real ammo?

No tranquilizers tonight.

When do you want us downstairs?

Meet me down there in 45 minutes.

We'll drive off to southwest corner of Fifth and Crown, proceed to the target

location from there. Understood?

Yes. Yes.

You look excited about something.

Having a very successful day, thank you.

I finalized a deal to purchase and develop a prime piece of waterfront

that no one else in town has been able to acquire.

I think you're good luck for me, Maggie.

I didn't know you were interested in real estate development.

Trying to go legitimate.

Real estate's about the only way that I see to turn a high profit in a short

period of time.

I didn't think you wanted to be legitimate.

Oh, well, I was... I keep the cash cows around, the clubs, casinos, but I'm

finished running numbers and drugs.

Carl, I never wanted to know about your illegal activities, and I still don't.

Okay, I respect that.

But congratulations on the development.

Thank you, Maggie. I appreciate that.

So, you said you had some news to share.

Yes. It appears my problem with the DA has been solved as well.

Oh.

I've been able to find a way to stop Gabrielle's testimony.

I'll be finalizing those details tonight after dinner.

And I am positive that I will not be hearing from her in that regard again.

Still like dancing?

Yes, why?

Well, if my meeting with Gabrielle doesn't take up the whole night, I

I'd celebrate my good fortune by taking you dancing.

Wear that maroon dress I got you.

Okay.

Actually, I'm feeling so good about it, I think I'd like to celebrate right now

as well.

Cool.

Oh, hey, better take it off. What?

This is the dupe.

We need to act now while the troops are away.

Next chance could be days.

If you ruin that dress, Carl will wonder how.

I don't like this, Lisa, but I'm doing it.

You don't have to.

Personally, I don't like it either.

You know, it's one of those assignments with lots of opportunity for error.

I mean, the room could be wired, the safe.

They could come back any minute.

Anything.

But putting all that aside, it's necessary.

Got it?

Got it.

Okay, let's do this thing.

Ready.

Maggie, have you ever seen Carl enter the office from this door?

Two or three times.

Alarmed? No.

Trip wires or a sensor that might be activated if it was removed.

Well, how can you tell?

Imperfections in the wall where the equipment was installed.

Sometimes an uneven seam in the carpet where the sensor was made.

He always was paranoid.

He's a very cautious man.

I've worked for him for a year and a half, and he still won't let me in his

office, except to...

Take dictation or introduce a guest.

Okay.

Yeah.

Shit.

What's up?

Oh, yeah. There's the magic number.

I still got it.

Beautiful.

It's okay.

Watch the door so we can get out of here quick.

You have the information?

Nice to know the department isn't wasting taxpayers' dollars on expensive

hotels.

Hey, Judge. Yeah, I just got the package.

Bad news, my boy.

Just got word that your personal assistant is on my old team.

How is that possible?

She's been undercover for years to get to you, so she slipped through my radar.

More than that, Maggie is working with her.

Positive?

Came straight from the DA's office.

How can I help? I'm about ten minutes from your place.

All right, good. Go there.

Lisa's probably left, but Maggie will still be there. Hold her there.

I'll deal with her myself.

Lisa's there.

Oh,

my God. Maggie.

Have you ever heard the name Gabrielle?

Yeah, the girl's been talking about her. What has he said?

Uh, that she was his ex -girlfriend and the D .A. is using her to testify

against him.

He said she knows a lot. He said he's found a way to handle the situation.

What did he say exactly?

Um, that he was going to finalize the details to deal with the testimony

and that he was positive he wasn't going to be hearing from her in that regard

again.

You're sure he said tonight?

Yes, that's why he left.

I'll be right back.

Take pictures for me so we can get out of here.

John, Lisa, listen.

I think Carl is on his way to the witness location to hit Gabrielle.

Thanks, please. I got a cover.

And John, I'm in the safe.

Excellent. I'll get back to you.

Put the camera down, Maggie.

Move away from the files.

I'd like to kill you right now for double -crossing Carl, but he wants to

with you himself.

Maybe I should anyway.

Tell him you fought.

I slipped.

No, guard, that's odd.

Not if they think no one knows Gabrielle's here.

There's probably two cops inside playing cards.

Let's go.

Why don't we wait till Carl gets back?

Shut up, Maggie.

Checking someone else, Carl.

Keep an eye on her. How?

Sign the fuck up.

Where's Lisa?

I don't know. Let her go, Carl.

Back off.

Can't do that, Carl.

Back off or I'll kill her, I swear.

There is Lisa.

Right here.

You mean we're free?

Totally free.

That's great.

And because I cracked the safe for them, they wiped my record clean as promised.

And I got another promise for you. I would never, ever gamble again. For

nothing, not even for this world.

Never.

I don't know, Mr. Madison.

I've got something else in mind.

What's that?

Remember you mentioned the tropical paradise?

Yes. Me, you, and a suitcase full of books? Mm -hmm.

I got a bad click.

Where are we going?

Easy,

baby. Slow down.