1 00:00:34,057 --> 00:00:36,525 Try this for a deep, dark secret. 2 00:00:36,627 --> 00:00:40,324 The great detective Remington Steele... 3 00:00:40,430 --> 00:00:42,227 He doesn't exist. I invented him. 4 00:00:42,332 --> 00:00:45,529 Follow... I always loved excitement, 5 00:00:45,636 --> 00:00:47,763 So I studied and apprenticed... 6 00:00:47,871 --> 00:00:50,032 and put my name on an office. HOLT INVESTIGATIONS 7 00:00:50,140 --> 00:00:52,267 But absolutely nobody knocked down my door. 8 00:00:52,376 --> 00:00:56,779 A female private investigator seemed so...... feminine. 9 00:00:56,880 --> 00:00:59,041 So I invented a superior. 10 00:00:59,149 --> 00:01:02,050 A decidedly MASCULINE superior. 11 00:01:02,152 --> 00:01:04,279 Suddenly there were cases around the block. 12 00:01:04,388 --> 00:01:06,913 Working like a charm. 13 00:01:07,024 --> 00:01:08,787 Until the day he walked in... 14 00:01:08,892 --> 00:01:12,191 with his blue eyes and his mysterious past. 15 00:01:12,296 --> 00:01:16,289 And before I knew it, He assumed Remington Steele's identity. 16 00:01:16,400 --> 00:01:19,301 Now I do the work and he takes the bows. 17 00:01:20,170 --> 00:01:22,297 This is a dangerous way to live... 18 00:01:22,406 --> 00:01:26,069 but as long as people buy it, I can get the job done. 19 00:01:26,176 --> 00:01:29,077 We never mix business with pleasure. 20 00:01:29,913 --> 00:01:32,040 Well, almost never. 21 00:01:32,916 --> 00:01:35,111 I don't even know his real name. 22 00:02:51,595 --> 00:02:53,290 Good-bye, George 23 00:03:01,972 --> 00:03:05,499 I thought you were going to join me for the meeting with Emery Arnoch? 24 00:03:05,609 --> 00:03:08,976 That's Arnoch, as in Arnoch Supermarkets? 25 00:03:09,079 --> 00:03:13,140 The super saving supermarket and he's been sitting here for half-an-hour. 26 00:03:13,250 --> 00:03:15,377 Really Laura, don't you think produce peddling... 27 00:03:15,485 --> 00:03:18,352 is a bit far afield for the Remington Steele Agency? 28 00:03:18,455 --> 00:03:23,051 Not when he wants a security profile done on all thirty-two stores. 29 00:03:23,160 --> 00:03:26,823 Still, the thought of you trudging up and down all those aisles.... 30 00:03:26,930 --> 00:03:29,228 I like supermarkets, all right? 31 00:03:29,332 --> 00:03:31,197 But it's going to take Arnoch an hour... 32 00:03:31,301 --> 00:03:35,135 or so with the dependable and reassuring Mr. Steele to close the deal for us. 33 00:03:35,238 --> 00:03:36,705 Now am I reaching you? 34 00:03:36,807 --> 00:03:39,742 Well, if you really feel it's important I'll call for the car. 35 00:03:41,211 --> 00:03:43,702 It should be waiting for you by the time you get downstairs. 36 00:03:43,814 --> 00:03:46,078 You know Laura, that's really very thoughtful of you. 37 00:03:46,183 --> 00:03:48,481 I'm twisted that way. 38 00:03:53,924 --> 00:03:57,587 That was Mr. Steele on the car phone and he's most anxious to meet you. 39 00:03:57,694 --> 00:04:00,754 Unfortunately, traffic makes way for no man. 40 00:04:00,864 --> 00:04:03,094 Another refill, perhaps in the interim? 41 00:04:18,381 --> 00:04:19,848 Excuse me sir 42 00:04:19,950 --> 00:04:22,544 Can you tell me where I could please find Mr. Remington Steele? 43 00:04:22,652 --> 00:04:24,119 I'm Steele. 44 00:04:28,358 --> 00:04:29,416 ¡Vengan! 45 00:04:30,861 --> 00:04:31,828 ¡Andando! 46 00:04:53,750 --> 00:04:58,244 I sensed Laura was upset but this ah, was hardly necessary, was it? 47 00:04:59,556 --> 00:05:02,889 You're not with the agency are you? Yes. 48 00:05:03,593 --> 00:05:05,060 Well then, que pasa? 49 00:05:30,353 --> 00:05:32,378 I'm still waiting for an explanation you know. 50 00:05:33,757 --> 00:05:35,224 Would somebody mind talking to me please. 51 00:05:35,325 --> 00:05:37,418 Maybe we can discuss this over brandy and some tortillas. 52 00:05:37,527 --> 00:05:40,519 Obviously Miss Holt hasn't put you up to this. Do you mind if I smoke, gentlemen? 53 00:05:40,630 --> 00:05:42,723 Very well, if I can't reach you perhaps this can 54 00:05:42,832 --> 00:05:44,629 It may appear to be an ordinary cigarette case... 55 00:05:44,734 --> 00:05:46,201 but in fact it is a Dunhill twenty-two. 56 00:05:46,303 --> 00:05:49,272 and just in case you didn't know... Hold on! Stop or I'll... 57 00:05:54,411 --> 00:05:57,403 Something's wrong, I didn't want to do this. I had no choice, you understand? 58 00:05:57,514 --> 00:06:00,347 They didn't hurt you? They promised me. You're Steele, right? 59 00:06:00,450 --> 00:06:01,940 No, thank you, I don't smoke. 60 00:06:02,052 --> 00:06:04,179 Am I to understand that you arranged this little get together? 61 00:06:04,287 --> 00:06:06,585 They're good boys. They didn't want to do it. 62 00:06:06,690 --> 00:06:08,658 Manuel, Esteban. They clean our offices at night. 63 00:06:08,758 --> 00:06:10,988 I, I, I was desperate you understand. I had no choice. 64 00:06:11,094 --> 00:06:12,561 Who else could I ask? 65 00:06:12,662 --> 00:06:14,653 Secret meetings with a top of the line detective. 66 00:06:14,764 --> 00:06:16,231 I, I sit behind a computer all day, 67 00:06:16,333 --> 00:06:18,233 I'm not programmed for that kind of trouble. 68 00:06:18,335 --> 00:06:20,997 You lack data. Here, read. 69 00:06:22,472 --> 00:06:25,566 "Albie Fervitz, President of Ratooi Games International.". 70 00:06:25,675 --> 00:06:28,803 Who knew five years ago that hacking around in my basement with George... 71 00:06:28,912 --> 00:06:31,346 would turn into three hundred and fifty million worth of 'Star Smash' 72 00:06:31,448 --> 00:06:32,745 You invented it? 73 00:06:32,849 --> 00:06:35,943 Can I tell you something? We were just trying to have fun. 74 00:06:36,052 --> 00:06:37,849 Now look at me, I can't sleep, I can't eat. 75 00:06:37,954 --> 00:06:39,421 Food won't even come near my mouth. 76 00:06:39,522 --> 00:06:42,923 And if my fingernails get any shorter my, my hands are going to need corrective surgery. 77 00:06:43,026 --> 00:06:44,493 You want my help? 78 00:06:44,594 --> 00:06:47,495 Tomorrow afternoon Steele, Ratooi officially merges into Gruff and Reston Industries... 79 00:06:47,597 --> 00:06:49,064 and they're welcome to it. 80 00:06:49,165 --> 00:06:52,191 Except that the night before last I'm down one George Kaplan 81 00:06:52,302 --> 00:06:55,328 - He's missing? - Missing? Gone. Erased. 82 00:06:55,438 --> 00:06:57,872 Blipped right off the screen of life. 83 00:06:57,974 --> 00:07:01,876 I mean, that's not George, Steele. I'm getting heavy mayday signals here. 84 00:07:01,978 --> 00:07:04,674 I mean how to find him before Gruff and Reston. 85 00:07:04,781 --> 00:07:06,408 Yet I'm lying about it. 86 00:07:06,516 --> 00:07:08,677 Major secrecy time, you know. 87 00:07:08,785 --> 00:07:11,083 And you feel certain that there's been foul play. Steele, if you woke up one morning and your right arm... 88 00:07:11,187 --> 00:07:12,814 was suddenly gone you'd know something had to go bump in the night. 89 00:07:12,922 --> 00:07:14,787 Calm yourself Mr. Fervitz, you've done the right thing. 90 00:07:14,891 --> 00:07:16,358 A little clumsy perhaps... 91 00:07:16,459 --> 00:07:19,895 Well, like I said, this is more reality than I'm used to dealing with. 92 00:07:19,996 --> 00:07:21,725 - Now this George... - Kaplan. 93 00:07:21,831 --> 00:07:23,560 Yes, of course. He works for you? 94 00:07:23,667 --> 00:07:26,363 Well his title is vice-president but we really do it all together. 95 00:07:26,469 --> 00:07:29,336 - We? - Izzy, Sheila, George and myself. 96 00:07:29,439 --> 00:07:31,134 We formed Ratooi in grad school. 97 00:07:31,241 --> 00:07:34,608 Whipped up a couple of video games, then 'bammo', the market took off... 98 00:07:34,711 --> 00:07:37,805 and suddenly we're sitting on a company that's producing like the Comstock Load. 99 00:07:37,914 --> 00:07:39,438 Believe me, none of us were prepared for that. 100 00:07:39,549 --> 00:07:42,677 And you think it's connected with, ah, his disappearance. 101 00:07:42,786 --> 00:07:45,914 I don't know. When the universe knows that you're worth more than seven figures... 102 00:07:46,022 --> 00:07:47,489 strange things start to happen. 103 00:07:47,590 --> 00:07:50,787 Men in big, black limousines want to take you to lunch. 104 00:07:50,894 --> 00:07:54,796 Pressure from organized crime, eh? Or a kidnapping for ransom perhaps? 105 00:07:54,898 --> 00:07:57,958 I don't know. It could even be that someone is trying to stop the merger. 106 00:07:58,068 --> 00:08:00,662 With Gruff and Reston Industries you say? 107 00:08:00,770 --> 00:08:03,136 In order to expand production, six months ago we went public. 108 00:08:03,239 --> 00:08:05,264 We started selling stock in Ratooi. 109 00:08:05,375 --> 00:08:08,310 Before we know it Gruff and Reston is picking up every share that they can get their hands on. 110 00:08:08,411 --> 00:08:11,039 If we don't move fast they're going to own more of the company 111 00:08:11,147 --> 00:08:14,310 than we did so we agreed to the merger providing that we all stayed on with the company. 112 00:08:14,417 --> 00:08:16,908 But if Gruff and Reston find out tomorrow... 113 00:08:17,020 --> 00:08:20,353 afternoon at the signing that George is missing the whole deal could collapse. 114 00:08:20,457 --> 00:08:24,257 - I see. - Can you do anything for me, quietly? 115 00:08:24,360 --> 00:08:27,386 Well, I normally function in purely an advisory capacity. 116 00:08:27,497 --> 00:08:31,058 Money's no issue, Steele. Please. I'm running out of buttons to push. 117 00:08:32,769 --> 00:08:34,236 Very well. 118 00:08:34,337 --> 00:08:38,330 If it's George that's missing, it's George we're gonna find, hmm? 119 00:08:39,275 --> 00:08:41,903 No, I don't think I'll call the morgue just yet. 120 00:08:43,513 --> 00:08:46,914 On the other hand, give me the number, I may have something for them in an hour. 121 00:08:47,016 --> 00:08:49,416 Where's Miss Holt? Thank you. 122 00:08:49,519 --> 00:08:51,077 I wouldn't just go in there... 123 00:08:52,021 --> 00:08:54,956 And if he thinks my time is so easily wasted then Mr. Steele is... 124 00:08:55,058 --> 00:08:57,322 Here. And you sir must be Mr. Arnoch. 125 00:08:57,427 --> 00:08:58,894 Dreadfully sorry about the delay... 126 00:08:58,995 --> 00:09:01,589 but the flights from Bogota grow less reliable by the day. 127 00:09:01,698 --> 00:09:04,394 Bogota? I understood you were caught in traffic. 128 00:09:04,501 --> 00:09:06,969 Well, you see... Ah, my staff is instructed to say that whenever I'm out of the country. 129 00:09:07,070 --> 00:09:09,561 Thank you Miss Holt. And now if I might have a word with you in private. 130 00:09:09,672 --> 00:09:11,139 - Now just a minute here... - I really think Mr. Arnoch deserves ... 131 00:09:11,241 --> 00:09:13,300 Just two minutes. Perhaps some coffee while you wait? 132 00:09:13,409 --> 00:09:15,070 - Coffee? - Done. Miss Wolfe will be right in with it. 133 00:09:15,178 --> 00:09:16,873 Thank you very much. Venga. 134 00:09:19,682 --> 00:09:22,549 - You're doing this intentionally aren't you? - Laura, I was abducted by a gang of Latin youths. 135 00:09:22,652 --> 00:09:24,643 Oh please, I like the Bogota story better. 136 00:09:24,754 --> 00:09:27,655 - Two hours I've had to keep stalling him! - But it's true. 137 00:09:27,757 --> 00:09:29,224 What's more I've found us a client. 138 00:09:29,325 --> 00:09:32,590 We already have a cli... or we did until you disappeared on us. 139 00:09:32,695 --> 00:09:35,528 What was it this time? Some unpaid bookie? 140 00:09:35,632 --> 00:09:39,261 - But I'm talking about a man in trouble. - And I'm talking about our arrangement. 141 00:09:39,369 --> 00:09:41,530 We will find the clients, we will do the work. 142 00:09:41,638 --> 00:09:45,096 You just put in an appearance when we need it. Make a good impression. 143 00:09:45,208 --> 00:09:46,971 Why? Why won't you do this? 144 00:09:47,076 --> 00:09:48,976 And let my natural talent for this work go ignored? 145 00:09:49,078 --> 00:09:52,070 - You have no training whatsoever. - But a rare instinct... 146 00:09:52,182 --> 00:09:54,980 - call it a gift if you will. - I won't. 147 00:09:55,084 --> 00:09:58,019 Think of it Laura. The two of us working together, 148 00:09:58,121 --> 00:10:00,817 hand in glove, midnight skull sessions, breathless searches for evidence, 149 00:10:00,924 --> 00:10:03,449 long hours in cramped quarters. 150 00:10:03,560 --> 00:10:05,585 Possibilities are endless. 151 00:10:07,297 --> 00:10:11,165 - We simply can't function like this. - We can try? 152 00:10:11,267 --> 00:10:15,704 Sorry to cut in but I thought you might be interested to know that Arnoch's gone. 153 00:10:15,805 --> 00:10:17,568 Maybe the real thing was too much for him. 154 00:10:17,674 --> 00:10:19,198 I'll try and take that as a compliment. 155 00:10:19,309 --> 00:10:21,106 He's staying at the Beverly Wiltshire, isn't he? 156 00:10:21,211 --> 00:10:23,941 I don't think his flight leaves until 8:15. 157 00:10:24,047 --> 00:10:26,675 Then if we hustle, there's still a chance we can catch him. 158 00:10:26,783 --> 00:10:30,514 - Perfect. It's right on the way, - What's right on the way? 159 00:10:38,461 --> 00:10:39,928 I still have my conscience to consider... 160 00:10:40,029 --> 00:10:43,487 and if you really feel that the agency cannot spare thirty-six hours to help a desperate man.... 161 00:10:43,600 --> 00:10:45,067 I'll simply go it alone. 162 00:10:45,168 --> 00:10:49,400 All right, all right Maybe the fact that the job for Arnoch's... 163 00:10:49,505 --> 00:10:53,305 Supermarkets could cover our costs for the next two years 164 00:10:53,409 --> 00:10:58,176 has me a little preoccupied. Compromise... I'll go in there and listen, I underline listen,... 165 00:10:58,281 --> 00:11:00,272 if you promise to go straight to the hotel after that ... 166 00:11:00,383 --> 00:11:02,283 and give Arnoch your best shot. 167 00:11:02,385 --> 00:11:04,012 I knew we could work together, 168 00:11:16,232 --> 00:11:18,700 Okay, now George Kaplan's office is this way. Please... 169 00:11:18,801 --> 00:11:20,894 If Gruff and Reston get so much as a whiff of this... 170 00:11:21,004 --> 00:11:22,471 Hmm, mum's the word. 171 00:11:22,572 --> 00:11:24,972 Maybe you can find something in there to tell us what's happened to him. 172 00:11:25,074 --> 00:11:27,338 - Or where he ran. - We have no proof of that... 173 00:11:27,443 --> 00:11:29,172 and I refuse to listen to such talk. 174 00:11:29,279 --> 00:11:31,406 Oh, Steele, this is Sheila our chief financial officer. 175 00:11:31,514 --> 00:11:33,812 - ¿Qué tal? - Also known as Mrs. Albie Fervitz. 176 00:11:33,917 --> 00:11:36,647 Laura Holt, Mrs. Fervitz. You say that George ran? 177 00:11:36,753 --> 00:11:38,914 Well, I don't think we can rule it out under the circumstances. 178 00:11:39,022 --> 00:11:40,489 Circumstances? 179 00:11:40,590 --> 00:11:42,854 - Do you tell them Albie, or shall I? - You can tell them. 180 00:11:42,959 --> 00:11:45,223 When George didn't show up... 181 00:11:45,328 --> 00:11:46,795 for our regular staff meeting I had to run a weekly audit. 182 00:11:46,896 --> 00:11:49,660 This morning it revealed that five million dollars in liquid assets was missing. 183 00:11:49,766 --> 00:11:51,358 - I see. - We don't know that he took it. 184 00:11:51,467 --> 00:11:53,867 - But what if he did? - Then he was forced to. 185 00:11:53,970 --> 00:11:55,733 Come on, this is George we're talking about here. 186 00:11:55,838 --> 00:11:59,239 - He must be in some kind of trouble. - I'm afraid we're the ones in trouble now Albie. 187 00:11:59,342 --> 00:12:01,867 We've still got till tomorrow afternoon and Steele's here. 188 00:12:01,978 --> 00:12:04,845 - Izzy Webster, our VP of development. - Oh, it's an honor Steele. 189 00:12:07,583 --> 00:12:10,177 - How clumsy of me. - Why, why don't we go ahead on inside, 190 00:12:12,455 --> 00:12:14,218 Geez, excuse me for saying so... 191 00:12:14,324 --> 00:12:17,691 but you don't really smell like ah Remington Steele. 192 00:12:17,794 --> 00:12:21,230 No apologies necessary. I'm Laura Holt, Mr. Steele's associate 193 00:12:21,331 --> 00:12:23,765 Now, what can you tell us about George? 194 00:12:23,866 --> 00:12:26,960 There's not much to tell. George kept pretty much to himself. 195 00:12:27,070 --> 00:12:29,698 You know, the shy, nerdy type. A slave to his keyboard, 196 00:12:29,806 --> 00:12:31,330 - There you go Izzy, okay? - Thank you. 197 00:12:31,441 --> 00:12:34,069 George didn't have any family We were his only friends and, and 198 00:12:34,177 --> 00:12:36,611 He didn't even drive, we practically had to twist his arm to.... 199 00:12:36,713 --> 00:12:38,544 get him to buy a condo in Belvedere Towers. 200 00:12:38,648 --> 00:12:40,946 Of course that was the only way we could get him off our couch. 201 00:12:41,050 --> 00:12:42,074 That's enough! Sheila! 202 00:12:42,185 --> 00:12:45,052 This merger is pressing enough without your sniping. 203 00:12:45,154 --> 00:12:46,621 Merger? You mean take-over don't you? 204 00:12:46,723 --> 00:12:49,191 They've only been trying to gobble us up for the past six months.... 205 00:12:49,292 --> 00:12:50,759 And now they have. 206 00:12:52,462 --> 00:12:54,828 You say he disappeared the day before yesterday 207 00:12:54,931 --> 00:12:56,728 That's right, why? 208 00:12:56,833 --> 00:13:00,769 Because that page is missing from his desk calendar. 209 00:13:00,870 --> 00:13:02,963 Wait a minute. Wait, wait. 210 00:13:08,745 --> 00:13:11,942 LV 952. 211 00:13:12,048 --> 00:13:14,312 - Does that mean anything to you? - No. 212 00:13:14,417 --> 00:13:16,442 No? What do you mean 'no'? It must mean something. 213 00:13:16,552 --> 00:13:18,349 At, at least it's a place to start isn't it? 214 00:13:18,454 --> 00:13:22,185 Certainly strikes me as a compelling lead, wouldn't you agree Miss Holt? 215 00:13:22,291 --> 00:13:24,191 It's a distinct possibility. 216 00:13:24,293 --> 00:13:26,659 Miss Holt will be assisting me very closely on this case. 217 00:13:26,763 --> 00:13:29,823 Just as closely as possible, Mr. Steele. 218 00:13:29,932 --> 00:13:32,400 - That's great. - Isn't it though? 219 00:13:39,108 --> 00:13:42,976 LV 952. Sounds like a code doesn't it? 220 00:13:43,079 --> 00:13:46,071 Or perhaps a secret account number. 221 00:13:46,182 --> 00:13:48,047 I'll make it a point to check that out. 222 00:13:48,151 --> 00:13:50,517 Steele, see me tonight. Izzy Webster. 223 00:13:50,620 --> 00:13:53,521 - What's that? - Nothing, it's a shopping list. 224 00:13:54,223 --> 00:13:56,521 Well, where do we go from here? 225 00:13:56,626 --> 00:13:58,992 To Arnoch's hotel. You're going. 226 00:13:59,095 --> 00:14:01,222 I have to make some calls and get back to the office. 227 00:14:01,330 --> 00:14:04,026 Laura, you can't expect me to turn my back on case like this now. 228 00:14:05,134 --> 00:14:07,227 I said I would listen. I listened. 229 00:14:07,336 --> 00:14:09,566 Now you've got just over an hour to keep your promise. 230 00:14:09,672 --> 00:14:13,233 - But surely the whole point... - Arnoch, remember? 231 00:14:13,342 --> 00:14:16,800 Yes, Of course. Arnoch. 232 00:14:36,732 --> 00:14:38,757 What say we drop in at the Belvedere Towers. 233 00:14:38,868 --> 00:14:41,996 My instructions were Mr. Arnoch's hotel. 234 00:14:42,105 --> 00:14:45,438 Just a sight detour. I'll take full responsibility 235 00:14:46,609 --> 00:14:48,167 Please? 236 00:14:58,054 --> 00:14:59,578 Hey partner. 237 00:15:03,192 --> 00:15:04,659 Thanks for getting here so quickly. 238 00:15:04,760 --> 00:15:06,819 No problem. What's this all about? 239 00:15:06,929 --> 00:15:08,396 Don't ask me how... 240 00:15:08,498 --> 00:15:10,796 but I think our Mr. Steele has really stumbled onto something. 241 00:15:10,900 --> 00:15:13,698 You don't mean you're letting him work on a case 242 00:15:14,804 --> 00:15:16,704 Give me a little credit. 243 00:15:16,806 --> 00:15:19,297 I tell him that and we'd never get him to Arnoch. 244 00:15:20,109 --> 00:15:23,704 - Did you check with our travel people? - Yeah. You were right. 245 00:15:24,413 --> 00:15:29,874 Two days ago a George Kaplan bought a ticket on flight nine fifty-two to Vegas, one way. 246 00:15:30,586 --> 00:15:32,053 Bingo. 247 00:15:32,155 --> 00:15:34,555 Nobody goes to Vegas to play bingo. 248 00:15:34,657 --> 00:15:38,252 No, but it's a hell of a place to wash money. Come on. 249 00:15:38,361 --> 00:15:41,228 You've got some packing to do. I'll fill you in on the way. 250 00:15:41,330 --> 00:15:45,096 Why can't somebody skip to Maui for a change? 251 00:15:45,201 --> 00:15:47,635 Or ah, even Acapulco for that matter. 252 00:15:53,709 --> 00:15:55,336 I just love surprise parties. 253 00:15:55,444 --> 00:15:58,140 I simply can't get over Beatrice forgetting to leave the key as she promised. 254 00:15:58,247 --> 00:16:01,045 Imagine me sitting there with a limousine of warm champagne. 255 00:16:01,150 --> 00:16:02,947 That first look on their face... Here we are. 256 00:16:03,052 --> 00:16:04,849 You will come by later and tip a few with us, won't you? 257 00:16:04,954 --> 00:16:07,013 I'm sure George would love to see you again. I know I would. 258 00:16:07,123 --> 00:16:08,590 How too sweet of you but... 259 00:16:08,691 --> 00:16:10,158 No actually, I wouldn't feel good about it. 260 00:16:10,259 --> 00:16:13,422 You see Mr. Kaplan and I have never been formally introduced and... 261 00:16:13,529 --> 00:16:15,827 that Beatrice certainly takes up a lot of his time, doesn't she? 262 00:16:15,932 --> 00:16:19,424 Yes, I ah, suppose she does. Well, thanks again. 263 00:16:22,338 --> 00:16:23,805 Surprise! 264 00:17:07,817 --> 00:17:08,841 Who's in there? 265 00:17:14,323 --> 00:17:16,314 Oh, no reason to be shy honey. 266 00:17:16,425 --> 00:17:18,086 George told me he found someone else... 267 00:17:18,194 --> 00:17:19,991 so there's no reason that we... 268 00:17:22,298 --> 00:17:23,765 Oh dear God. 269 00:17:25,101 --> 00:17:27,069 Ah, I realize that this may appear a bit awkward. 270 00:17:27,169 --> 00:17:31,401 Oh dear God. When George threw me over a week ago... 271 00:17:31,507 --> 00:17:34,601 saying he'd found somebody else I never figured he meant... 272 00:17:35,478 --> 00:17:37,105 Oh dear God. 273 00:17:37,213 --> 00:17:38,680 No, no, I don't think you understand. 274 00:17:38,781 --> 00:17:42,979 Oh, I understand all right. No wonder he bought me a one-way ticket to Jamaica. 275 00:17:43,085 --> 00:17:46,316 Who wants me around when he's going to start over with ... Oh dear God. 276 00:17:46,422 --> 00:17:49,016 Wait a minute. You must be the Beatrice she meant. 277 00:17:49,125 --> 00:17:53,562 Look, I don't know what he told you but it's Cynthia Denard for the record. 278 00:17:53,663 --> 00:17:55,130 Of course, and I'm Rem... 279 00:17:55,231 --> 00:17:56,698 I'd just assume you'd didn't tell me. 280 00:17:56,799 --> 00:17:59,666 I mean, I'd really think that I know more than I want to already. 281 00:17:59,769 --> 00:18:02,237 - I just came back to pick up a few things. - We need to talk Cynthia, 282 00:18:02,338 --> 00:18:03,965 - it's not want you think. - No, don't touch me. 283 00:18:04,073 --> 00:18:06,098 But it's possible that George is in a lot of trouble. 284 00:18:06,208 --> 00:18:07,869 You're telling me... 285 00:18:10,780 --> 00:18:12,247 Cynthia wait! 286 00:18:15,084 --> 00:18:17,644 Why is it always the gorgeous ones? 287 00:18:21,924 --> 00:18:23,414 - What are you doing here?! - Well... 288 00:18:23,526 --> 00:18:25,118 You're supposed to be at Arnoch's hotel! 289 00:18:25,227 --> 00:18:27,991 Let's not stand here in the corridor and snap at each other like commoners, hey? 290 00:18:29,398 --> 00:18:32,196 - You promised me. - A promise I fully intend to keep. 291 00:18:32,301 --> 00:18:35,065 When? When Arnoch's flight is halfway to Topeka? 292 00:18:35,171 --> 00:18:37,696 You're just afraid to admit that I might know what I'm doing with this 293 00:18:37,807 --> 00:18:39,672 - You're right - I am? 294 00:18:39,775 --> 00:18:42,107 - But... do you really?? - Do I really what? 295 00:18:42,211 --> 00:18:44,111 Know what you're doing? 296 00:18:45,715 --> 00:18:47,649 Just... Barely. 297 00:18:48,684 --> 00:18:50,515 - That sounded almost genuine. - Yes. 298 00:18:50,619 --> 00:18:53,417 well, the important thing is that I've just had a run in with George's girlfriend.... 299 00:18:53,522 --> 00:18:55,490 Or should I say ex-girlfriend? 300 00:18:55,591 --> 00:18:57,991 Girlfriend? But, but I thought George was the shy, hermit type? 301 00:18:58,094 --> 00:19:00,688 Well, it appears that George suddenly broke it off just before he disappeared. 302 00:19:00,796 --> 00:19:02,320 Do you think that might tie in? 303 00:19:04,667 --> 00:19:06,658 Uh. Any idea where I can find her? 304 00:19:06,769 --> 00:19:09,260 I'm sure I can smoke her out when the time comes. What's this? 305 00:19:09,372 --> 00:19:11,135 A coupon for a deal at a Vegas hotel. 306 00:19:11,240 --> 00:19:14,038 Murphy's on a plane there now. I have to let him know about this. 307 00:19:14,143 --> 00:19:15,667 Murphy? Vegas? Who are you calling? 308 00:19:15,778 --> 00:19:17,712 Room 217, please. 309 00:19:17,813 --> 00:19:23,274 Mr. Arnoch? Mr. Steele for you sir. Promises, promises. 310 00:19:25,788 --> 00:19:27,483 Arnoch old chap, Steele here. 311 00:19:27,590 --> 00:19:29,057 You know, I just had a thought... 312 00:19:30,960 --> 00:19:34,623 Ratooi Games Inc. 313 00:20:21,377 --> 00:20:23,538 I'm glad you let me agree to drive you to the airport. 314 00:20:23,646 --> 00:20:25,546 Gives us a chance to really get to know one another. 315 00:20:25,648 --> 00:20:27,707 Well, would you just make sure I don't miss my flight. 316 00:20:27,817 --> 00:20:30,308 Oh, put yourself in our hands and don't give it another thought. 317 00:20:30,419 --> 00:20:33,445 - One stop and we're there. - Stop? What kind of stop? 318 00:20:33,556 --> 00:20:36,582 A very brief stop. All right Freddy? 319 00:20:39,762 --> 00:20:43,562 - Feeling better now Miss Holt?? - Yes, thank you. 320 00:20:43,666 --> 00:20:46,191 I'm sorry if my little security system frightened you... 321 00:20:46,302 --> 00:20:50,432 but, I work here alone at night often and it's a dangerous neighborhood. 322 00:20:50,539 --> 00:20:52,200 It's very effective. 323 00:20:52,308 --> 00:20:54,742 The fact is it's perfectly harmless, it's just sound. 324 00:20:55,878 --> 00:20:59,041 Is that what you do for the games? you create their sound? 325 00:20:59,148 --> 00:21:02,811 Take my sound off a game and what are you left with? 326 00:21:02,918 --> 00:21:04,886 Colored lights and a T V screen. 327 00:21:04,987 --> 00:21:08,718 You know, I had intended to pass my note to Mr. Steele... 328 00:21:08,824 --> 00:21:10,792 today but when I fell into your arms instead... 329 00:21:12,294 --> 00:21:13,761 May I touch your face? 330 00:21:13,863 --> 00:21:17,458 You have a lovely voice and I'd very much like a picture to go with it. 331 00:21:18,601 --> 00:21:21,069 I suppose it would be all right. 332 00:21:23,172 --> 00:21:27,802 Now tell me, what is it you wanted to see Mr. Steele about? 333 00:21:28,744 --> 00:21:31,178 'Deep Water', it's- it's gone. 334 00:21:32,681 --> 00:21:36,310 'Deep Water'? Is, is that a new video game? 335 00:21:36,418 --> 00:21:38,113 Our newest and in the open market... 336 00:21:38,220 --> 00:21:42,748 worth something in the neighborhood of fifty-million dollars. 337 00:21:42,858 --> 00:21:45,793 - Uh-uh. - You have very soft skin. 338 00:21:45,895 --> 00:21:47,886 Genetic good fortune. 339 00:21:49,431 --> 00:21:54,368 Now this, 'Deep Water'... you think George took it? 340 00:21:54,470 --> 00:21:57,496 The five million cash was probably just a cover. 341 00:21:57,606 --> 00:21:59,073 Albie can't admit it to himself... 342 00:21:59,174 --> 00:22:02,871 but George hated the takeover and fought it every step of the way. 343 00:22:05,214 --> 00:22:07,205 Good bone structure. 344 00:22:08,551 --> 00:22:12,749 So you think that, that George was trying to strip Ratooi bare?... 345 00:22:12,855 --> 00:22:16,689 Before Gruff and Reston actually got their hands on it? 346 00:22:16,792 --> 00:22:19,260 I like your choice of words. 347 00:22:20,930 --> 00:22:24,889 The simple fact is George would do anything to hang onto Ratooi. 348 00:22:25,000 --> 00:22:26,695 The company is his whole life. 349 00:22:27,903 --> 00:22:30,736 Well, it seems there was still room for a girlfriend. 350 00:22:32,174 --> 00:22:36,270 - Girlfriend? - George broke it off with her last week. 351 00:22:37,713 --> 00:22:42,173 - Any guess as to why? - Would you excuse me Miss Holt? 352 00:22:42,284 --> 00:22:44,650 I think I forgot to lock the door behind you... 353 00:22:46,288 --> 00:22:47,755 Ah, it's very late. 354 00:22:58,000 --> 00:22:59,729 Would you look at the time? 355 00:23:00,669 --> 00:23:04,867 The airports are a madhouse at this hour and Millicent is expecting me to de-plane... 356 00:23:04,974 --> 00:23:07,408 Not to worry, I'll see you to the plane personally. More champagne? 357 00:23:07,509 --> 00:23:08,976 No. 358 00:23:13,349 --> 00:23:14,816 Aha, Just be a moment now. 359 00:23:16,785 --> 00:23:18,252 Excuse me Emery. 360 00:23:21,557 --> 00:23:23,024 You. 361 00:23:27,029 --> 00:23:30,226 - Cynthia, if I could just ask you a few .. - No. You don't have to explain. 362 00:23:31,033 --> 00:23:32,500 I realized afterward.... 363 00:23:32,601 --> 00:23:35,627 I was probably as much as a shock to you as, well, vice-versa 364 00:23:35,738 --> 00:23:38,901 Yes indeed but if I could ask you a few questions about George. 365 00:23:39,008 --> 00:23:40,839 Well, he likes his food spicy. 366 00:23:40,943 --> 00:23:43,503 and don't let him get on one of those video games... 367 00:23:43,612 --> 00:23:45,603 or you might as well go to sleep. 368 00:23:45,714 --> 00:23:47,181 That's all very good to know Cynthia but .. 369 00:23:47,282 --> 00:23:48,840 Now see here Steele. 370 00:23:48,951 --> 00:23:51,283 we simply must get to it. I haven't got all night. 371 00:23:51,387 --> 00:23:53,082 Poor thing. 372 00:23:53,989 --> 00:23:55,456 Trust me, Emery. 373 00:23:55,557 --> 00:23:58,492 If there's any problem I'll simply loan you my private jet. 374 00:24:08,303 --> 00:24:09,770 Cynthia? 375 00:24:28,123 --> 00:24:30,455 Steele, I think your friend is... 376 00:24:30,559 --> 00:24:33,824 well, that is, she isn't, I think, could you? 377 00:24:34,797 --> 00:24:36,264 Thank you. 378 00:24:38,400 --> 00:24:40,664 Toodle-loo 379 00:24:42,237 --> 00:24:46,196 Girlfriend? Since when did George have a girlfriend? 380 00:24:46,308 --> 00:24:50,176 From what we can gather, she's been seeing him in his apartment for quite some time. 381 00:24:50,279 --> 00:24:51,746 You don't say? 382 00:24:51,847 --> 00:24:54,315 I had a feeling George was seeing someone but he never mentioned it. 383 00:24:54,416 --> 00:24:56,646 - Who wants to pry? - Yeah, but murder? 384 00:24:56,752 --> 00:24:59,277 He must have arrived just after I did. The police should be there by now. 385 00:24:59,388 --> 00:25:01,219 But murder! How could he do such a thing? 386 00:25:01,323 --> 00:25:03,314 He couldn't. Not George. 387 00:25:03,425 --> 00:25:05,450 I don't believe he took the money or killed anybody. 388 00:25:05,561 --> 00:25:08,394 - Somebody's trying to frame him. - She did use his name. 389 00:25:09,364 --> 00:25:10,831 Who says he was alone in that elevator. 390 00:25:10,933 --> 00:25:13,834 I mean, supposed he was forced in there by a guy with a gun to his head. 391 00:25:13,936 --> 00:25:16,063 The girl still sees George but the other guy pops her. 392 00:25:16,171 --> 00:25:19,299 - Now that's possible, isn't it? - Yes. I suppose it is. 393 00:25:19,408 --> 00:25:21,399 I need some air. 394 00:25:23,445 --> 00:25:25,675 I tell you, I think I'll be all right now, Steele. 395 00:25:25,781 --> 00:25:27,544 - Who's he, he's not a cop, is he? - No that's... 396 00:25:27,649 --> 00:25:30,743 Special operative Arnoch. We bring him in on sensitive cases quite frequently. 397 00:25:30,853 --> 00:25:32,480 Isn't that right Miss Holt? 398 00:25:32,588 --> 00:25:34,215 - Whatever you say Mr. Steele... - No. Actually, I'm just... 399 00:25:34,323 --> 00:25:36,917 It's all right Emery. Just relax over here and catch your breath. 400 00:25:37,025 --> 00:25:39,619 We'll report back at the office. 401 00:25:39,728 --> 00:25:41,195 Murphy, is that you? 402 00:25:41,296 --> 00:25:44,993 Yeah. Good news too. I've got a solid lead on this George character. 403 00:25:45,100 --> 00:25:47,728 Bad news. He's back here in town. 404 00:25:47,836 --> 00:25:51,829 What? But I know he's booked a room here at the hotel. 405 00:25:51,940 --> 00:25:54,841 He's got reservations tomorrow morning on a flight out of here to Toronto. 406 00:25:55,911 --> 00:25:59,108 Well, he was seen in town about an hour ago so you may as well come back. 407 00:25:59,214 --> 00:26:03,014 - It doesn't make any sense. - Tell me about it. 408 00:26:04,820 --> 00:26:06,879 I've known George since before there were printed circuits. 409 00:26:06,989 --> 00:26:09,514 Who knows, maybe it's the mob. But it's not him. 410 00:26:09,625 --> 00:26:12,025 - You gotta believe me, Steele. - I'm certainly trying. 411 00:26:12,928 --> 00:26:15,226 Albie, there's a call on two for you. 412 00:26:15,330 --> 00:26:17,696 A man. He says it's about George. 413 00:26:19,635 --> 00:26:21,330 Hello. Yeah. 414 00:26:22,371 --> 00:26:23,838 When? 415 00:26:24,573 --> 00:26:28,100 Where? Is he all right? Can I talk? 416 00:26:28,210 --> 00:26:32,772 - .. Hello? Hello? He hung up. - What did he say? 417 00:26:32,881 --> 00:26:35,850 He said if I cared anything about George or this company... 418 00:26:35,951 --> 00:26:39,216 I'd meet him at the end of Valley Way at the marina in an hour. Alone. 419 00:26:39,321 --> 00:26:41,482 - What do I do Steele? - Excellent question. 420 00:26:42,357 --> 00:26:44,985 The marina is only a half-hour from here. Why don't you let us go first... 421 00:26:45,093 --> 00:26:48,256 and position ourselves to handle who ever approaches you. 422 00:26:48,363 --> 00:26:49,830 Wouldn't you suggest Mr. Steele? 423 00:26:49,932 --> 00:26:51,957 Mmm? My very thoughts. Be brave Albie. 424 00:26:52,067 --> 00:26:54,433 Quickly, Miss Holt, we haven't a moment to lose. 425 00:26:54,536 --> 00:26:56,003 But Mr. Steele... 426 00:26:59,408 --> 00:27:02,070 Come along Emery. We may need your help on this. 427 00:27:22,297 --> 00:27:24,288 Nothing like this ever happened to me. 428 00:27:26,134 --> 00:27:29,570 Oh, we once had a rash of stick-ups in our downtown stores, but... 429 00:27:30,572 --> 00:27:33,939 Well, I'm afraid I will need to borrow your private jet now, Steele. 430 00:27:34,042 --> 00:27:35,509 - Private jet? Wha.. - Yes, of course. 431 00:27:35,611 --> 00:27:38,341 Tell me Miss Holt, when is our pilot due back from his vacation? 432 00:27:40,182 --> 00:27:41,649 The marina. 433 00:27:41,750 --> 00:27:43,581 What happens now? 434 00:27:43,685 --> 00:27:45,983 Just stay here, sir, and you'll be perfectly safe. 435 00:27:46,088 --> 00:27:49,649 Miss Holt and I will pose as lovers strolling among the boats. 436 00:27:49,758 --> 00:27:53,285 - Mr. Steele, I don't think that's .. - You know, that's good thinking, Steele, 437 00:27:53,395 --> 00:27:58,025 Thank you Emery. Ready to assume your position, Miss Holt? 438 00:28:06,842 --> 00:28:09,606 - Private jet?! - I had to stall him somehow. 439 00:28:09,711 --> 00:28:11,838 Well, you could have simply taken him to the airport. 440 00:28:11,947 --> 00:28:14,643 Shirk my obligation to the case? What would you think of me then? 441 00:28:14,750 --> 00:28:17,218 We'd better stay off that subject for the moment. 442 00:28:17,319 --> 00:28:19,844 You're right. Something more romantic seems appropriate. 443 00:28:19,955 --> 00:28:21,718 Ah, I love the sea air, don't you? 444 00:28:34,269 --> 00:28:35,736 Hello? 445 00:28:38,473 --> 00:28:40,270 . .. No... Emery Arnoch, who's this? 446 00:28:42,177 --> 00:28:44,145 But he's not here now ... 447 00:28:44,246 --> 00:28:47,409 All right, all right. Get a grip on yourself and I'll go see. 448 00:28:50,519 --> 00:28:53,283 I don't think you should be so involved in the business. 449 00:28:54,323 --> 00:28:56,621 I prefer to think of it more as an adventure. 450 00:28:56,725 --> 00:29:02,027 Asking a client to hold a dead body for you is hardly my idea of adventure. 451 00:29:02,130 --> 00:29:04,121 These things happen. 452 00:29:06,335 --> 00:29:08,803 Here, you look cold. 453 00:29:08,904 --> 00:29:14,774 I mean, it's not as if you have any real hands-on experience in the field. 454 00:29:15,477 --> 00:29:18,969 - Is it? - Oh, here and there I suppose. 455 00:29:19,081 --> 00:29:23,381 Oh yes, your mysterious past, never to be revealed. 456 00:29:23,485 --> 00:29:27,751 What for? The one you've created for me is perfect. 457 00:29:27,856 --> 00:29:31,587 Why puncture it with something tedious like the truth? 458 00:29:33,161 --> 00:29:35,755 You're not real big on the truth, are you? 459 00:29:36,932 --> 00:29:38,399 On the contrary. 460 00:29:39,167 --> 00:29:43,035 Truth is, I'm standing on a pier with the waters lapping gently below. 461 00:29:43,905 --> 00:29:46,772 The moon is full, the breeze is high... 462 00:29:49,378 --> 00:29:51,938 and a beautiful woman is only inches away. 463 00:29:54,983 --> 00:30:00,512 The truth is, we're waiting for Albie to show up because George is missing. 464 00:30:00,622 --> 00:30:02,817 Pity we can't put our truths together. 465 00:30:02,924 --> 00:30:04,983 Someone is coming. 466 00:30:11,133 --> 00:30:12,600 Steele-, oh, oh. I'm terribly sorry. 467 00:30:12,701 --> 00:30:14,601 That's quite all right Mr. Marnock.... 468 00:30:14,703 --> 00:30:18,503 - I mean, we were, we were merely posing. - Oh yes, of course. 469 00:30:18,607 --> 00:30:20,802 There's 'phone call for you Steele. 470 00:30:20,909 --> 00:30:23,742 Now he won't give his name but he said he had to talk to you right away. 471 00:30:23,845 --> 00:30:25,312 Now he sounded desperate. 472 00:30:25,414 --> 00:30:27,439 There's a lot of that in the air tonight. 473 00:30:28,150 --> 00:30:29,617 - What? - Down! 474 00:30:31,386 --> 00:30:34,184 - Gunshots? - Or something very much like it. 475 00:30:36,291 --> 00:30:37,758 Can you see where they're coming from? 476 00:30:37,859 --> 00:30:39,486 I'd rather not press it just yet. 477 00:30:42,497 --> 00:30:44,727 Aaah! Do something Steele! Shoot back at them! 478 00:30:44,833 --> 00:30:48,826 Love to. Wouldn't by any chance be carrying a gun? 479 00:30:49,971 --> 00:30:51,598 Oh my God. 480 00:30:55,410 --> 00:30:57,378 Millicent. This is Emery. 481 00:30:58,146 --> 00:31:00,580 Yes dear, I know what time it is. 482 00:31:00,682 --> 00:31:03,048 Yes dear but I've had a very rough day. 483 00:31:05,353 --> 00:31:08,880 - What did you tell the police? - As little as possible. 484 00:31:08,990 --> 00:31:11,788 I feel like we're going around in circles on this thing. 485 00:31:11,893 --> 00:31:15,624 First, George is a hermit. Then he's got a girlfriend. 486 00:31:15,730 --> 00:31:19,860 He's on his way through Vegas to Canada. Then all of a sudden he's here. 487 00:31:19,968 --> 00:31:22,232 His office is spotless but his condo is a pig-sty. 488 00:31:22,337 --> 00:31:25,738 - Albie gets a call to go the marina... - And we get shot at 489 00:31:25,841 --> 00:31:28,810 It does seem like we're a step behind doesn't it? 490 00:31:28,910 --> 00:31:32,869 Somebody's gone to an awful lot of trouble to keep us there. 491 00:31:32,981 --> 00:31:35,415 Perhaps the mob as Albie suspects. 492 00:31:35,517 --> 00:31:37,883 Or George trying to throw a false trail. 493 00:31:37,986 --> 00:31:41,854 Millie! If you'd SHUT UP for a second Millie maybe I could explain! 494 00:31:41,957 --> 00:31:45,290 Are you sure you didn't see anything after Cynthia was shot? 495 00:31:45,393 --> 00:31:47,054 'Fraid whoever it was drove away too quickly. 496 00:31:47,162 --> 00:31:50,928 Drove? George didn't drive! There's another one. 497 00:31:51,032 --> 00:31:52,932 - It's him again on the 'phone. - Who? 498 00:31:53,034 --> 00:31:56,060 The one who called in the car. No, he said it had to be Mr. Steele. 499 00:31:56,171 --> 00:31:57,638 Of course. 500 00:32:00,041 --> 00:32:01,406 Steele here. 501 00:32:01,510 --> 00:32:04,502 Mr. Steele. This is Izzy Webster. I have to see you right away. 502 00:32:04,613 --> 00:32:06,638 There's something you don't know about George. 503 00:32:06,748 --> 00:32:08,875 - Where are you? - In my office. 504 00:32:08,984 --> 00:32:09,951 Very well. 505 00:32:10,051 --> 00:32:12,019 Of course, I'll be there as soon as possible. 506 00:32:12,888 --> 00:32:15,379 Quickly, Laura. I sense this may be the break we've been looking for. 507 00:32:16,158 --> 00:32:19,093 What? Where? You're not going to leave me here by myself. 508 00:32:22,364 --> 00:32:24,832 Millie? Sorry to put you on hold but I can't talk to you now. 509 00:32:24,933 --> 00:32:26,400 I'll get back to you. 510 00:32:34,376 --> 00:32:36,810 - What's that? - It's nothing. Come on. 511 00:32:36,912 --> 00:32:38,379 Nothing? 512 00:32:45,587 --> 00:32:49,353 - Laura, are you quite certain? - Just noise. Trust me. 513 00:32:50,859 --> 00:32:52,326 You first. 514 00:32:55,363 --> 00:32:56,830 - Right here. - Okay. 515 00:33:10,011 --> 00:33:11,478 He's trying to say something. 516 00:33:11,580 --> 00:33:13,980 - Let's look for a switch. - Okay 517 00:33:22,457 --> 00:33:25,585 Never again, I swear. 518 00:33:27,062 --> 00:33:28,927 What is it? What is he trying to say? 519 00:33:29,030 --> 00:33:32,761 - Sound's like... - Toodle-loo. 520 00:33:35,337 --> 00:33:36,861 Toodle-loo? 521 00:33:37,572 --> 00:33:39,699 That's what I can shuffling off with class. 522 00:33:48,550 --> 00:33:52,111 I promise you'll be absolutely safe here Mr. Arnoch. 523 00:33:52,220 --> 00:33:55,212 My Lord. Two of them in one day. 524 00:33:55,323 --> 00:33:57,814 Rotten luck, very rotten. 525 00:33:57,926 --> 00:34:00,417 Let us help you off with these. Perhaps if you were more comfortable... 526 00:34:00,528 --> 00:34:04,328 No, no. That won't be necessary. 527 00:34:05,066 --> 00:34:08,160 I'll, I'll be all right. Just need to get some perspective is all. 528 00:34:10,472 --> 00:34:12,838 Tell me something, where am I going? 529 00:34:12,941 --> 00:34:15,466 - Kitchen. - It'll do. 530 00:34:20,048 --> 00:34:22,141 his is getting very difficult. 531 00:34:22,250 --> 00:34:24,878 Every time we turn up someone who might help ... 532 00:34:24,986 --> 00:34:26,613 They get killed. 533 00:34:26,721 --> 00:34:29,417 But there must be someone we can talk to. 534 00:34:31,960 --> 00:34:36,454 Somebody else who knew George but maybe only peripherally. 535 00:34:38,400 --> 00:34:40,960 Somebody off the beaten path. 536 00:34:42,470 --> 00:34:45,303 Also be nice if we could find someone who was around Ratooi tonight... 537 00:34:45,407 --> 00:34:46,931 and might have seen something. 538 00:34:48,343 --> 00:34:51,369 - Manuel. - Who? 539 00:34:51,479 --> 00:34:54,277 One of Ratooi's janitors. He cleans the offices there at night. 540 00:34:54,382 --> 00:34:56,873 - He must know George. - Of course. 541 00:34:56,985 --> 00:34:58,475 Could be he also came across... 542 00:34:58,586 --> 00:35:00,554 something while cleaning George's office that might help! 543 00:35:00,655 --> 00:35:02,885 Hey, hey, hey. Hold on, hold on, hold on. 544 00:35:04,326 --> 00:35:06,954 How are we going to find him at this hour of the night? 545 00:35:07,062 --> 00:35:10,293 I have a list of Ratooi's employees back at the office. 546 00:35:10,398 --> 00:35:14,164 And I think one of us had better stay here with Arnoch, Don't you? 547 00:35:14,269 --> 00:35:17,796 - But if we're both out there looking see at the same time.... - Naah, I can handle it. 548 00:35:19,908 --> 00:35:24,402 By the way, how did you know about this Manuel in the first place?? 549 00:35:25,380 --> 00:35:27,143 Oh, we've done a bit of cruising together. 550 00:35:30,151 --> 00:35:31,778 I don't know quite how to put this Laura but... 551 00:35:31,886 --> 00:35:34,377 I feel like I've let the agency down. 552 00:35:34,489 --> 00:35:36,684 I've let you down. 553 00:35:37,392 --> 00:35:41,294 I've dragged us both into this thing and now two people are dead... 554 00:35:41,396 --> 00:35:44,194 We're nearly out of time and we've still haven't found George. 555 00:35:44,299 --> 00:35:48,065 Perhaps you're right. Perhaps I'm not really suited for this kind of work at all. 556 00:35:48,169 --> 00:35:51,161 No, no, no, it's too heavy, man. What are you trying to do? Make the chick cry or something? 557 00:35:51,272 --> 00:35:53,240 Just short and sweet. She'll get the message. 558 00:35:53,341 --> 00:35:55,332 You're right. You're right. 559 00:35:55,443 --> 00:35:57,934 Simple sincerity is the best route here. 560 00:35:58,947 --> 00:36:03,213 I've been all over this city twice looking for this janitor kid Manuel and... 561 00:36:03,318 --> 00:36:05,445 I've come up with exactly zilch. 562 00:36:05,553 --> 00:36:07,316 Do you know the Board meeting is this afternoon? 563 00:36:07,422 --> 00:36:10,550 I know and Manuel's here but there's something I need to say first. 564 00:36:11,593 --> 00:36:13,060 He's here? You mean. Where did you find him? 565 00:36:13,161 --> 00:36:16,824 Hey lady, you come cruising down my turf in a limo and I'll find you. 566 00:36:16,931 --> 00:36:21,061 Manuel. I'd like to ask you some questions about George Kaplan. 567 00:36:21,169 --> 00:36:23,399 He's never actually seen George, but before we get into that... 568 00:36:23,505 --> 00:36:25,173 - You've never met him? 569 00:36:25,173 --> 00:36:27,801 - But then I work mainly nights so who knows? 570 00:36:27,909 --> 00:36:30,400 His office, was it usually cluttered and messy? 571 00:36:30,512 --> 00:36:32,309 Nah. Since I started with them about six months ago... 572 00:36:32,414 --> 00:36:34,211 I haven't had to clean except maybe once a week. 573 00:36:34,315 --> 00:36:35,782 And that was just dust. 574 00:36:35,884 --> 00:36:37,545 - I see. - Like the dude was never there. 575 00:36:37,652 --> 00:36:39,779 - Laura if we could have just one moment... - One second. Thank you Manuel. 576 00:36:39,888 --> 00:36:42,186 You've been VERY helpful. I've got to call Murphy! 577 00:36:42,290 --> 00:36:44,224 Don't mention it, Gotta go. 578 00:36:44,926 --> 00:36:51,457 Nice place you've got here, Steele. Foxy lady too. Conquistala. Con mucho gusto. 579 00:37:04,345 --> 00:37:05,937 Okay, thanks Murph. 580 00:37:06,047 --> 00:37:09,380 - Laura, I think it's time that you... - We start re-checking our assumptions. 581 00:37:09,484 --> 00:37:13,750 Now think about this. We're given very little time to find a missing man. 582 00:37:13,855 --> 00:37:15,823 Worst result? We don't find him. 583 00:37:15,924 --> 00:37:17,949 All right, what happens then? 584 00:37:18,059 --> 00:37:20,687 What are Gruff and Reston really going to do about this? 585 00:37:20,795 --> 00:37:23,286 Well I'm not sure about those corporate types. Emery might know but... 586 00:37:23,398 --> 00:37:25,992 - Where is he? - There's something... 587 00:37:28,470 --> 00:37:30,529 Laura, a man's toilet should never be disturbed 588 00:37:30,638 --> 00:37:32,503 Mr. Arnoch, this is Miss Holt... 589 00:37:32,607 --> 00:37:35,974 and we'd appreciate if you could answer a hypothetical question for us. 590 00:37:36,911 --> 00:37:38,401 Miss Holt? 591 00:37:38,513 --> 00:37:41,448 You're on the Board of a large multinational conglomerate... 592 00:37:41,549 --> 00:37:44,143 that's bought out a small but highly profitable company. 593 00:37:44,252 --> 00:37:45,719 On the day of the take-over... 594 00:37:45,820 --> 00:37:48,653 you discover a substantial amount of that company's assets are missing... 595 00:37:48,756 --> 00:37:52,192 along with the plans for their next big project and one of their top executives. 596 00:37:52,293 --> 00:37:55,228 - What do you do? - Do the papers know about this? 597 00:37:55,330 --> 00:37:56,991 - The stockholders? - Not yet. 598 00:37:57,098 --> 00:37:59,430 Then I'd sweep it under the rug as fast as possible. 599 00:37:59,534 --> 00:38:01,729 Can't allow a scandal like that to bring down all our stocks. 600 00:38:01,836 --> 00:38:04,202 In other words you wouldn't go after the executive, the money... 601 00:38:04,305 --> 00:38:06,273 or anyone else involved... even quietly? 602 00:38:06,374 --> 00:38:09,343 The sooner it's forgotten about the better. Would you mind handing me a towel? 603 00:38:12,647 --> 00:38:14,137 Thanks. 604 00:38:16,384 --> 00:38:18,875 Gotta go meet Murphy because if we don't come up with something.... 605 00:38:18,987 --> 00:38:21,547 the agency could take a lot of heat for this mess. 606 00:38:21,656 --> 00:38:24,056 Give me a moment to change and we'll talk in the car 607 00:38:24,158 --> 00:38:27,025 Oh no. You're taking Arnoch to the airport. Straight to the airport. 608 00:38:27,128 --> 00:38:30,427 No stops. No detours. Airport. Comprende? Comprendo. 609 00:38:34,636 --> 00:38:36,729 Oh, what was it that you wanted to tell me? 610 00:38:39,140 --> 00:38:40,607 Oh, it'll wait. 611 00:38:47,949 --> 00:38:50,645 I'm sorry this has been an ordeal for you, Emery. 612 00:38:50,752 --> 00:38:53,516 Yes, well I am looking forward to getting on that plane. 613 00:38:56,925 --> 00:38:59,485 Shame about this poor creature, isn't it? 614 00:38:59,594 --> 00:39:02,563 - Yes. Yes, indeed. - It's a nice boat too. 615 00:39:07,302 --> 00:39:09,634 "Toodle-loo!". 616 00:39:09,737 --> 00:39:13,639 Emery, Izzy wasn't saying goodbye, he was trying to give us a clue! 617 00:39:13,741 --> 00:39:16,209 Fred, turn this car around and head for the marina. 618 00:39:16,311 --> 00:39:17,903 - But we'll miss your plane. - Damn it man... 619 00:39:18,012 --> 00:39:21,607 You can't expect me to pass up a lead like this after all we've been through 620 00:39:21,716 --> 00:39:24,082 You heard the man, Fred. The marina at once. 621 00:39:33,494 --> 00:39:36,429 That must have been some party you all threw for Mr. Kaplan. Wow. 622 00:39:37,599 --> 00:39:39,794 Yes, well it may have gotten away from us a bit but, but... 623 00:39:39,901 --> 00:39:42,267 I'm certain I left my glasses here somewhere. 624 00:39:42,370 --> 00:39:44,270 He always seemed like such a quiet man. 625 00:39:44,372 --> 00:39:47,808 Well, I've got some shopping to do. Just close the door after you. 626 00:39:48,576 --> 00:39:50,305 - Oh, hi. - Oh, it's all right. He's with me. 627 00:39:50,411 --> 00:39:52,345 Wish I could say the same. 628 00:40:22,777 --> 00:40:24,244 Uh huh. Emery, have a look at this. 629 00:40:24,345 --> 00:40:28,372 I make it about two miles offshore, north by northwest. 630 00:40:29,350 --> 00:40:30,817 Excuse me, Emery. 631 00:40:37,458 --> 00:40:39,255 I think there is something you should know, Steele. 632 00:40:39,360 --> 00:40:41,191 I'm not good on boats. 633 00:40:42,864 --> 00:40:44,957 Oh. Well, I wouldn't feel quite right going alone... 634 00:40:45,066 --> 00:40:47,000 so why not let's lean over that bridge when we come to it Emery. 635 00:40:55,009 --> 00:40:57,978 Our friend George Kaplan must have had some heavy financial problems... 636 00:40:58,079 --> 00:41:00,547 because until six months ago he didn't have a credit rating. 637 00:41:00,648 --> 00:41:02,548 - And now? - Now, he's the perfect bill payer. 638 00:41:02,650 --> 00:41:04,311 Everything on time and to the dollar. 639 00:41:04,419 --> 00:41:06,910 But I couldn't find a single tax return on the guy. 640 00:41:07,021 --> 00:41:08,955 What about draft records? Birth certificates? 641 00:41:09,057 --> 00:41:11,651 Well, he must have been a draft evader because he never registered. 642 00:41:11,759 --> 00:41:13,954 And I traced his birth certificate to Sacramento... 643 00:41:14,062 --> 00:41:15,689 where their fire destroyed most of their records. 644 00:41:15,797 --> 00:41:18,265 So who knows if there's anything there? 645 00:41:18,366 --> 00:41:21,426 He's starting to sound a lot like someone we know. 646 00:41:24,405 --> 00:41:26,999 Arnoch said if we don't find him it's finished. 647 00:41:27,108 --> 00:41:28,905 Gruff and Reston will never go looking for him. 648 00:41:29,010 --> 00:41:30,875 And there's one kind of guy that nobody can find. 649 00:41:31,713 --> 00:41:33,544 Yeah, but how do we prove this? 650 00:41:34,248 --> 00:41:37,240 Even worse, what about this girlfriend Cynthia? 651 00:41:48,429 --> 00:41:51,887 - Fred here. - Hi Fred. Put Mr. Steele on, please. 652 00:41:51,999 --> 00:41:53,830 Sorry, he can't come to the 'phone right now. 653 00:41:53,935 --> 00:41:57,564 - What's he doing? - Ohh, about five knots 654 00:42:02,977 --> 00:42:04,444 All's well Emery? 655 00:42:15,590 --> 00:42:17,888 Where's Steele for crying out loud? 656 00:42:17,992 --> 00:42:21,826 - I'm certain he's on his way. - Boy, I need George. 657 00:42:21,929 --> 00:42:23,396 I'm sorry we haven't done better... 658 00:42:23,498 --> 00:42:26,126 but there could be some solid, new evidence. 659 00:42:26,234 --> 00:42:30,102 - What is it? - Well, we're still waiting for it to arrive. 660 00:42:30,204 --> 00:42:31,671 Look, I know you really tried... 661 00:42:31,773 --> 00:42:33,707 but if you don't have anything for me in five minutes.... 662 00:42:33,808 --> 00:42:35,435 I'm going to have to tell the G and R... 663 00:42:35,543 --> 00:42:37,841 Board that not even Remington Steele knows what happened to George. 664 00:42:42,250 --> 00:42:43,717 Anything? 665 00:42:43,818 --> 00:42:45,877 No. Bernice is still out looking for her. But get this: 666 00:42:45,987 --> 00:42:49,320 there's a message on the service from you-know-who telling us to wait for him. 667 00:42:49,423 --> 00:42:51,891 - He says, 'he found George' - What? 668 00:42:51,993 --> 00:42:54,894 Don't look so shocked, Laura. I told you I had an instinct for this sort of work. 669 00:42:55,730 --> 00:42:57,391 W-wh-what have you been doing? 670 00:42:57,498 --> 00:42:59,125 Mmm? Looking for a pair of bolt-cutters, of course. 671 00:42:59,233 --> 00:43:01,167 Come, I believe the meeting's been 672 00:43:01,269 --> 00:43:02,861 called to order and we don't want to keep the client waiting. 673 00:43:02,970 --> 00:43:05,404 Straight through, Emery, that's my boy. 674 00:43:09,710 --> 00:43:11,735 So much for our theory now, mmm? 675 00:43:16,717 --> 00:43:20,915 Naturally, I could not refuse Mr. Fervitz's desperate plea for help. 676 00:43:21,022 --> 00:43:25,391 By all accounts George was a close friend, a trusted colleague... 677 00:43:25,493 --> 00:43:27,358 and a vital part of Ratooi. 678 00:43:27,461 --> 00:43:29,292 I know there were those that felt George Kaplan had simply turned .... 679 00:43:29,397 --> 00:43:32,366 his back on all of this and had absconded with the funds... 680 00:43:32,466 --> 00:43:37,199 But preceding from Mr. Fervitz's belief that George was in grave danger.... 681 00:43:37,305 --> 00:43:42,709 I followed an increasingly intricate trail of clues to uncover this trunk... 682 00:43:42,810 --> 00:43:46,143 Which, I regret to say contains... 683 00:43:48,683 --> 00:43:51,982 - no George. - I don't get it. What's that? 684 00:43:56,557 --> 00:44:01,585 The missing five million dollars in assets and Ratooi's new 'Deep Water' game. 685 00:44:01,696 --> 00:44:02,958 And George Kaplan? 686 00:44:04,498 --> 00:44:08,434 I believe Mr. Steele has been true to his word and delivered George as well. 687 00:44:09,136 --> 00:44:11,070 Would you like to tell them sir or may I? 688 00:44:11,172 --> 00:44:12,901 Please, uh, Miss Holt, carry on. 689 00:44:13,608 --> 00:44:19,046 Gentlemen. If I may introduce Mr. Kaplan's condominium manager, Miss Littrell. 690 00:44:22,917 --> 00:44:27,684 Thnak you. Oh, Mr. Kaplan, congratulations. 691 00:44:27,788 --> 00:44:29,881 When they told me about your promotion... 692 00:44:29,991 --> 00:44:33,119 I'm not surprised about how wild the party was. 693 00:44:33,227 --> 00:44:37,129 So, ah... surprise. 694 00:44:37,231 --> 00:44:39,290 I've never seen this woman before in my life. 695 00:44:39,400 --> 00:44:41,925 If only you could have kept your stinking hormones to yourself. 696 00:44:42,036 --> 00:44:44,231 Shut up Sheila, They can't prove a thing. 697 00:44:44,338 --> 00:44:49,571 I'm afraid I'm at a loss here. Can you explain all this? Ah, Mr. Steele? 698 00:44:49,677 --> 00:44:53,408 Of course. Please Miss Holt, carry on. 699 00:44:53,514 --> 00:44:57,575 Of course. Thank you, Miss Littrell. 700 00:44:57,685 --> 00:44:59,915 - Would you be seated please? - Sure. 701 00:45:01,555 --> 00:45:06,117 You see ladies and gentlemen, when Mr. Steele said George was here.... 702 00:45:06,227 --> 00:45:09,025 he was referring to the people who created George. 703 00:45:09,130 --> 00:45:12,156 - He was? - Yes. 704 00:45:12,266 --> 00:45:15,429 you see, about six months ago, Albie Fervitz... 705 00:45:15,536 --> 00:45:17,800 his wife Sheila, and the late Izzy Webster... 706 00:45:17,905 --> 00:45:20,897 realized Gruff and Reston intended to take over their company... 707 00:45:21,008 --> 00:45:23,841 and in the end they would be powerless to stop it. 708 00:45:25,413 --> 00:45:29,577 So they devised a plan to strip Ratooi of all that it was worth. 709 00:45:29,684 --> 00:45:31,413 Fascinating. 710 00:45:31,519 --> 00:45:35,888 To that end, they invented a fourth executive, one George Kaplan. 711 00:45:35,990 --> 00:45:40,120 They gave him an office, credit card accounts, a condo. 712 00:45:40,227 --> 00:45:42,024 Then at the proper moment they would summon... 713 00:45:42,129 --> 00:45:44,063 the most reputable of detective agencies.... 714 00:45:44,165 --> 00:45:46,133 to declare that George had vanished... 715 00:45:46,233 --> 00:45:50,636 along with their newest video game and a sizeable amount of their liquid assets. 716 00:45:50,738 --> 00:45:53,730 Quite naturally, they assumed that those detectives would fail since... 717 00:45:53,841 --> 00:45:56,435 there was no George to be found. 718 00:45:56,544 --> 00:45:59,980 And they would be free to divide the spoils while George took all the blame. 719 00:46:00,081 --> 00:46:03,380 But of course there was a critical flaw in their plan. 720 00:46:03,484 --> 00:46:05,918 - The girlfriend? - Yes, Mr. Arnoch. 721 00:46:07,021 --> 00:46:10,548 It seems that Mr. Fervitz decided to take advantage of the condo.... 722 00:46:10,658 --> 00:46:13,354 to have an extra-marital fling... 723 00:46:13,461 --> 00:46:16,988 And to avoid discovery told his lover that he was George Kaplan 724 00:46:17,798 --> 00:46:20,460 But when Mr. Steele found her, Fervitz was forced to kill her.... 725 00:46:20,568 --> 00:46:24,561 before she exposed his dual identity and discovered the plan. 726 00:46:24,672 --> 00:46:27,402 And when Izzy Webster discovered that their little plan had... 727 00:46:27,508 --> 00:46:29,100 suddenly turned into murder... 728 00:46:29,210 --> 00:46:34,580 He wanted out. And was killed by Fervitz before he could confess his involvement. 729 00:46:34,682 --> 00:46:37,173 Well Mr. Fervitz, what do you have to say to all this? 730 00:46:37,284 --> 00:46:39,149 I'll talk to my lawyer, period. 731 00:46:39,253 --> 00:46:42,586 Obviously, this is a matter for the police. 732 00:46:43,691 --> 00:46:45,955 But an astounding story Mr. Steele. 733 00:46:46,060 --> 00:46:49,860 and I must add, a brilliant piece of detection. 734 00:46:51,565 --> 00:46:53,157 Thank you. 735 00:46:53,267 --> 00:46:58,432 But ah, I owe so much to the excellent support of my wonderful staff 736 00:47:06,047 --> 00:47:08,845 Your excellent staff thanks you, 737 00:47:10,918 --> 00:47:15,150 That's very gracious of them considering how badly I misjudged Albie. 738 00:47:15,256 --> 00:47:20,489 Pity really. He seemed to have such a genuine concern for George. 739 00:47:23,097 --> 00:47:26,464 But tell me, how exactly did I crack the case? 740 00:47:27,334 --> 00:47:29,859 By simply being you. 741 00:47:29,970 --> 00:47:34,805 Having created Remington Steele, I know how troublesome a fictitious man can be. 742 00:47:34,909 --> 00:47:37,400 You didn't seem to have much trouble on the dock. 743 00:47:39,680 --> 00:47:42,205 Ah, but then I was merely posing. 744 00:47:46,687 --> 00:47:48,245 To posing then. 745 00:47:53,761 --> 00:47:55,388 Mmm. That will be the dinner I ordered. 746 00:48:02,169 --> 00:48:04,535 I just couldn't do it Steele. 747 00:48:04,638 --> 00:48:07,266 I stood in that airport ramp and I thought to myself, 748 00:48:07,374 --> 00:48:11,777 "Emery, this has been the most exciting forty-eight hours of your life! 749 00:48:11,879 --> 00:48:15,838 You're a fool to waste your talents on unit pricing and shelf strategy". 750 00:48:15,950 --> 00:48:17,417 So I'm selling out. 751 00:48:19,120 --> 00:48:22,089 Millicent and the children will be arriving in a few days. 752 00:48:24,892 --> 00:48:27,588 So tell me, what's our next case? 753 00:48:31,228 --> 00:48:37,673 Translated by redneck2u. 754 00:48:37,723 --> 00:48:42,273 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0