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Where are these underneath?

Those first get hot.

Can't blame them.

I think I didn't feel they eat myself.

Oh, here you are.

Oscar!

You have a split personality.

Mm-hmm.

Mm-hmm.

Lying down and standing up.

You're like two entirely different people.

Excuse me.

Did you see a man wearing a cat mask?

There are certain nights when a thick chilling fog can

steal in from the sea and hang low on the city streets.

It covers buildings and alleys transforming the familiar into a mysterious world.

And those nights, anything can happen.

Here it is.

We're even now.

We won't be seeing each other again, I'm glad to say.

The feeling is mutual.

Now get out of my office.

Hey, how are you been?

I've been waiting for you.

Mike, you don't wear a bell or something.

It's good to see you.

It's good to see you too, but I gotta tell you something, you're on my list.

You've been in Europe for almost a year, and you didn't write bell to sing a letter.

Hey, I tried to call her as soon as my plane landed.

Can I help it if you answered the phone?

Come on, Gary.

Your sister worries about you.

You know that.

You're the only family she's got.

Sorry for me.

Yeah, well, give me a chance to explain it.

I'll save it for Val to come on up by your beer.

No, come on, Mike.

I want to tell you right now.

I don't want to explain later.

I want to tell you how.

Mike, come on.

Mike, come on up here.

You got me, Mike.

It was easy.

I, uh, I'm not sure what to say except I'm really surprised.

I've been out of the country too long.

It's good to be back with friends.

Thank you.

I don't need something shit back.

Oh.

And even though you beat me up a lot when we were kids.

You lied.

You didn't have to do this.

Oh, Gary.

It's beautiful.

Where did it come from?

Oh, China?

From Paris?

Marseille?

It's up and up from a cereal box.

I think you'll like it.

Thank you.

Thank you.

You deserve a sweetie.

I made it.

And I deserve a drink.

So, you'll excuse me.

Sure, go ahead.

Uh, this was the perfect place to surprise you.

Most of Gary's friends didn't know they could

get to this part of town without a passport.

Yeah, I'm glad I wore my clean shirt.

Mm-hmm.

Come on, let me introduce you around.

Hi.

Hope you have a good time.

Hi there.

Hello.

Hi, darling.

Did you know that you had a certain Geno Sequa?

No, I didn't.

I hope it clears up.

Mike, come on.

I like it in the Simon and Ronda Rodeil of the Rodeil Perselow.

How do you do?

Hello?

Gary imports their jewelry and fashion accessories.

Uh-huh.

This is my boss, Mike Hammer.

Oh, yes, the private eye have thrilling.

What do you think about being in all those life and death situations?

I think I prefer life.

Mr. Hammer, you must bring the woman in your life in for one of Simon's powers.

The woman in his life wears a leather coat.

Well, they're coming.

Oh, much on this hammer.

Very much on it.

Excuse us.

Mike, here's someone I've been thinking you should meet.

Gary's partner.

Noelle Robbins.

Hello.

Well, well, my camera.

I can't tell you how often Gary's talk about you.

Well, I hope you only told you the good things.

Um, most of the time.

Were you in Europe with Gary?

No.

Stayed home, took care of the office while he was gone.

Must be a happy office.

Mm-hmm.

I don't have a pocket.

I'm trying to... Okay.

Alright.

Simon, something has come up.

I'd better talk to you.

After the party.

You know what I mean, me.

Got it?

Gary.

Three-bill.

Vodka martini.

Yes, sir.

Coming right up.

You know, it's really great to see you back, Mr. World Traveler.

Believe it or not.

You're working better than before I left.

Oh, yeah?

Well, maybe that's a blur your vision even more.

Yeah, a special moment.

His body was found just a few hours ago.

Captain James Maxwell slashed a death in his downtown office.

Witness has reported an unidentifiable figure fleeing the scene.

Oh, great.

Gary, you okay?

Uh, yeah.

I'm really wasted.

It's been a long trip.

Maybe you should go home and get some rest.

I think so.

Do you mind?

Of course not.

Listen, thanks everyone.

I'll see you all soon, okay?

I'll walk you out.

Mike, get some sleep.

I still can't get over this.

I mean, it is so beautiful.

You're my only family.

Yeah.

I enjoy doing things for you.

Let's go.

I'll give you a ring in the morning, okay?

Sure, I can't give you a lift.

No, I think I'll walk.

I've got to stop to make.

Okay, thanks again, Gary.

Well, thank you.

I love you too.

Take care.

Thanksay,young.

I want you to write this down.

I wanna say goodbye.

I

want to see him.

I don't understand.

Why would you be funny?

I don't want to see him.

Mike, better take her home and put her bed.

Give her two of these and she'll be able to sleep fine.

Thanks.

Come on, daughter, I'm gonna take you home.

Now listen.

I'm gonna take care of everything, I promise.

But we both knew I couldn't take care of everything.

I couldn't bring Gary back to life.

Look, uh, I'm sorry, very sorry.

Every officer on the force has been alerted to the man in the mask.

What mask?

It was another killing last night.

The same animal was Gary.

It's not a little weird, Mike, but the killer

was seen wearing what looked like a cat mask.

Who was the other victim?

Mr. Berrington.

Excuse me, gentlemen.

The name was James Maxwell.

He's a ship's captain.

Maxwell?

Yeah, I heard about that guy on TV.

I'm gonna give you all the information I got on him.

What, against regulations?

This is for Valda.

You find something I want a piece of it.

There's a piece left.

Thanks, Pat.

Okay, Mike.

Thanks.

If you're looking for something in first, this one doesn't shed.

What a shame.

Would you like to hide your name?

I'd love to, but I might have trouble falling asleep.

All right, Christine, that's enough.

Mr. Levinson will want to see that in room, too.

I'm sorry, I'm a bit edgy.

Simon and I were so upset about Gary.

He was a good friend to us both.

Yeah, me too.

What a boy.

The invoices on those chinchillas.

I can't seem to find the carbon.

They're there.

The weldering.

Absolutely bewildering.

I've located the beaver under me, but I just

can't seem to put my finger on the chinchilla.

Well, they're right here.

Under your nose.

Oh, my goodness.

And I didn't smell a thing.

Mr. Hammer, you must excuse us, but you've come here at just a bad time.

Well, it's a bad time for all of us.

This won't take long.

Did either of you ever hear Gary talk about

his relationship with Captain James Maxwell?

No.

Simon?

Oh, no.

Never heard of it.

Tell me a little bit about your business dealings with Gary.

Well, Simon and Gary worked together very closely.

He was our design consultant.

He was invaluable to us.

Did he ever play around with the girls?

He had an eye for a pretty face, but he never seemed to let it get out of hand.

I think some of them had their eye on you.

Well, Rhonda should know.

I mean, after all, that's how she met me.

Simon, I wasn't chasing you.

But you caught me, didn't you?

Sugar Bunch.

Would you mind if I had a look around Gary's studio?

Oh, that's no problem.

No L's there now.

I'll call if you can.

Oh, that's okay.

I can just not.

Thank you.

We wear these underneath.

Those first get hot.

You can't blame them.

I'm beginning to feel the need from here.

When I arrived at Gary's studio, somebody was doing something very suspicious.

Lou, something?

No.

No, I was just straightening up a little.

What are you doing here?

I just want to take a look around.

What?

No, go right ahead.

Is this Gary's desk?

Yes.

Just what are you looking for, Mr. Hammer?

I really don't know.

Anything.

Let's start.

Tell me something.

You've Gary got along.

Gary wasn't just my partner.

He was my closest and dearest friend.

Do you suspect me?

I suspect everybody.

What would I have to gain?

Money.

Surviving partner insurance.

I think you better leave now.

The question is... how much?

What's this?

That's a picture of Gary and Vilda when they were kids.

I thought Vilda might want it.

Sorry.

What's this?

You got a mouse?

This is a nice try.

Bet he's always been hard to handle in the hands of a woman.

Screen Theater here on A&E.

Let's give out that.

All right.

Vilda, hi.

Sweetheart.

What are you doing here?

I'm just catching up on my face.

No, you don't have to do this now.

Now come on.

Now is a good time, is it?

Why don't you just take the day off, huh?

I want to do it now.

I don't know what I do without you.

Come on.

Let's talk.

Tell me something.

Was Gary involved with anybody on a personal level?

No, I don't think so.

I mean, nothing permanent or important, you know, just targets of opportunity.

Did he have any enemies?

Was there anybody or anything that you might have been afraid of?

No.

Everybody like Gary?

Well, not everybody.

Aussie had picked up a lead on Captain Maxwell.

It seems he had spent a lot of time traveling

back and forth between the Orient and the States.

And he'd done some work for a company called the Leang Steamship Lines.

The headquarters were in Chinatown.

Excuse me, my name is Mike Hammer.

Sorry, fellow, we're just close.

Sir, I wouldn't do that if I were you.

I just want to ask you a couple of questions.

Send a letter.

Good idea, come quiet.

You can type it.

You can stay as long as you want.

The boss is out.

Not out.

Just down.

Tell the lady she can have the rest of the afternoon off.

Get the afternoon.

Don't forget this.

I'll make a note.

Are you pal?

You do not get the day off.

But this is generalizing.

Keep your hands where I can see him.

Mike, everything I'm going is a labor relations.

You got a real knack for it.

Thank you, Aussie.

Your knack is for figures.

Why don't you take a look at these?

Is that your cat?

Yeah.

What do you want?

A little customer service.

I want some answers.

What was Captain James Maxwell into when he was killed?

I don't know what you're talking about.

Maxwell was killed by a cycle.

I know how he was killed.

I don't want to know why.

I look down.

I strongly suggest you start talking.

Or I'm going to invite the harbor patrol, the coast guard,

and the police department over here for a little light lunge.

It's a heavy reading.

Mike.

Yeah.

Mike, there's three voyages in Captain Maxwell's ship here.

What's it called?

Hong Kong, the cow, and Singapore.

But there's a pattern here that smells.

Four times he left the cow headed for Hong Kong.

Yeah.

For repairs of fuel.

Yeah.

Well, you can bet he doesn't go back for another order of eggs for a young.

What was Maxwell's smuggling?

How do I know we just deal with the ships?

Not the cargo.

You guys are buying trouble.

This is assault, breaking and entering.

Invasion of privacy, kidnapping.

You better save some space on that list.

What?

Man slaughter.

Okay.

Okay.

Maxwell had conditions.

Southeast Asia.

New war.

The first ship's captain to slide an item or two past customs.

Sure.

What kind of item?

Who for?

International tool and stamping.

Listen.

I just took the money.

I looked the other way.

I don't know what he was moving.

I didn't want to know.

For a couple of items.

Right.

Thanks very much.

You up to need us?

Not enough to eat me busy with the whole weekend.

Could be a nice boy.

You'll get this back.

Matt Chambers also had some information on Captain Maxwell.

Chris, you misunderstood me.

I was referring to common usage.

And in this case, my office is happy to announce a forthcoming update.

You can quote me on that one.

No further statements at this time.

Thank you.

And that's the latest... The Salty Morning cartoons.

How's Bella holding up?

She's doing a lot better.

I'll tell you that lady's got a lot of debt.

Yeah, she always did.

The file on Maxwell.

He did offer International tool and stamping.

We'll see Japanese steel.

Steel, this is a smuggling rod.

Found that this personal log stashed away and is safe.

Like a lot of the items here don't mix in with the tool and stamping company.

Like what?

A tapestry jade ivory.

Get this might religious art objects to the tune of over a million dollars.

That's not a tune.

That's a symphony.

Good.

Like a lot of murders, the motive appeared to be money.

A giant smuggling operation.

I had to find out if Gary was involved.

Maxwell had brought some things into the

country for Gary, but that was all above board.

I promise you, Mike.

Gary was a stray as an arrow.

Arrow's fault earth sooner or later.

Mike, Gary was my partner.

He was involved in anything.

Anything illegal, like smuggling, I'd have to know about it.

Maybe, maybe not.

What was he doing overseas?

Well, he'd got me involved with some import businesses, Simon Rodale.

First?

No, jewelry, accessories, special things like that.

Nice guy.

Yeah, that's just an import too.

You're speaking of imports.

There's a shipment due sometime today from the Orient.

You know what's going?

Yeah, the company warehouse.

Six, twenty-five front street.

I'm sure Simon and Ronda are there getting ready for customs.

You know where to find me.

Thanks for the coffee.

Clint, where are you going?

Nowhere until you get out of my way.

This place is all limits.

No one goes in without permission.

Understood?

Hey, pal, you put the hole in my suit.

It's not funny.

Yeah, what about this?

Hey, pal, you're hooked up with a lot of guys.

Hey, no fighting here.

What do you think?

No trouble.

We don't hurt you.

Come on, boys.

Let's just sit down and talk about this over a couple of animals.

Okay?

You don't like it, girls?

Thank you.

Thank you.

What are you talking about?

What are you talking about?

Hey!

Hey!

Hey!

That's some tuna.

Hey!

This thing!

What?

What?

Catch me!

Hey!

Okay, Godzilla, cool off!

Hey!

What is this?

You all from the same family?

Oh, boy.

Happy yellow tail.

You too.

Happy new year!

Hey!

I finally made it to the warehouse, and I just hoped I hadn't missed the Rodales.

I hadn't.

Simon Rodale wouldn't be anybody's honey bunch anymore.

No!

Honey bunch!

Oh, my!

Honey, my!

I was sure that the smuggled goods I found in the

warehouse had something to do with Simon Rodale's murder.

But the puzzle still had a missing piece that was shaped like the killer.

Did you see that?

I was just inside.

You know any better?

Not much.

Anything I can do?

Just find the monster to kill my brother.

You're getting closer.

Hey, Oz.

Oh, we just about got it.

This is for we.

She's a computer expert.

Oh, Mike.

She is truly gifted.

So I see.

Well, what's this?

Oh, that tie Captain Maxwell to another company.

Louise isn't very verbal.

No, but her software speaks for itself.

Can I help you with that?

Louise, don't you worry about a thing?

I'll return the computer to your place.

I'll see you.

Ozzy, would you please get rid of this thing?

Oh, sure.

It's very warm in here.

Oh, why don't they get to fix this window?

Mike.

Far Easton Exotics.

That's the name that kept popping up on the ship's log.

Hong Kong, Singapore, Cape Town.

Always a last minute cargo.

So, I ran down Far Easton Exotic.

Did you get any names?

Oh, but the only one I can find was off of an invoice, a David Cordell.

Anyway, the cargo was listed as exotic animals, but

the wait list didn't be carried on a large suitcase.

Yeah, well, unless those exotic animals went on a radical

diet, there's got to be something else in that suitcase.

Why?

I don't know.

Ivory, bone, antique carvings.

Yeah, maybe.

Anyway, this is the address.

It's the company warehouse.

Okay, thanks.

Thanks.

Buy yourself another computer.

No way.

I prefer to work through for weeks.

That's very hard work.

Yeah, but somebody's got to do it.

David Cordell was located in a low rent district.

It looked as if the only thing they smuggled in here was trash.

Hi.

Far Eastern Exotics?

Yes.

We deal on savage beasts.

You probably qualify.

That all depends on the mood I'm in.

I'm looking for David Cordell.

Oscar.

Oscar.

Here you are.

Oscar.

Oscar, huh?

I hope Oscar's a vegetarian.

I'm David Cordell.

Look, and I did for you.

My camera and I'm a private investigator.

Listen, I wanted to ask you a couple of

questions about the late Captain James Maxwell.

And I was his client?

Client?

I heard you were his partner.

No, no, no.

Jim and I were never partners.

We just did some business together.

I specialize in rare animals.

But Jim, he knew a lot of importers.

Some of them are dead.

Like Simon Rodeo?

Gary?

Was he involved with that jade necklace thing?

Yeah, he was, why?

Well, Tang Jade is considered a national treasure by the Chinese government.

It's illegal.

The buy or sell it.

Not good.

But listen, if he was a friend, I'm sorry.

Yeah, me too.

Thanks.

So long, Oscar.

I didn't want to believe that Gary was involved in

crooked dealings, but there were just too many loose ends.

Hi.

Hi.

Sorry to bother you.

Something's been on my mind.

That necklace that Gary gave to Belton.

Listen, come on in.

Let's talk about it.

Now, what about this necklace?

Well, that's what I would ask you.

What do you know about it?

It's jade.

It was expensive.

Very expensive.

Very old and very illegal.

Well, what are you talking about?

I'm talking about smuggling.

A big operation, millions of dollars worth, and

Gary could have been right in the middle of it.

Now, Mike.

No.

You're dead wrong.

Yeah?

What makes you so sure?

Gary bought that necklace four months ago when he was in Paris for the first showing.

Let's see.

Yeah.

Here.

Here's the receipt.

35,000 bucks.

Yeah.

I know.

I had to cosign for the loan.

Did you know it was a Chinese national treasure?

Oh, you know Gary.

He said nothing's too good for Belton, he meant it.

Yeah.

She's a very special lady.

I guess that's why I've been a little crazy.

Look, I know I've been kind of rough one, and I'm sorry.

I wish there was someone I could make up for it.

You do.

Well, there is.

Get me one of those necklaces.

You know, you're pretty special too.

Belton's lucky she has you.

Well, thanks.

That's very nice.

One more question.

The answer is yes.

What's the question?

I

think I figured out what your problem is.

We

do.

You have a split personality.

What?

Mm-hmm.

Lying down and standing up.

You're like two entirely different people.

Well, it keeps us from getting lonely.

Mm-hmm.

By the way.

Yeah.

I never had a chance to thank you for keeping my umbrella.

Yes, you did.

I did one.

Mm-hmm.

About 17 minutes ago.

Mm-hmm.

Oh, why else can I?

Thank you.

You're hungry.

Always.

I'm gonna make you some eggs.

Well, I don't like breakfast as a rule.

Mm-hmm.

How about a beer?

Sounds right.

Mm-hmm.

I thought so.

Do you like one?

No.

I don't drink beer.

Mm-hmm.

But I don't drink beer.

Hey!

What is it?

It's life, hurry!

Did her hear on A&E.

Here you go.

Mike, why have you up to me?

I'm not sure.

Possibly the same reason he was after Gary.

You and he were partners?

You could have shared the same information.

About what?

I don't know.

But obviously the killer does.

I wish I could ask him.

Stay with me, Mike.

As long as I can.

Look, I called the police.

They're on the way over here.

They're gonna give us some protection.

How about this one?

Mm-hmm.

Yeah.

That's Gary at the last import export show in Paris.

He looks like he's having a jolly time.

Well, he was in jolly company.

You know this guy?

No.

I've never seen him before.

Gary, Maxwell, Simon and Ronda Rodeo.

Four people in that photo were all attacked by the slasher.

That just left the odd man out.

Mm-hmm.

What's the matter?

What the hell?

Are you sure you don't want to change into your fuzzy little cat suit?

Yeah.

If I can do it, Cornell.

Maxwell got too greedy.

And Simon Rodale?

He was gonna blow the whole thing.

Why, Gary?

I didn't kill Gary.

Give me that.

I won't be needing him any more.

Well, hello, honey bunch.

So you're the one who killed Gary.

Gary was a problem.

He was honest.

And when he found out about my little operation...

Operation?

Is that what you call a few million bucks with the smuggling?

I had no choice.

I had to do it myself.

Now you're gonna have to kill me, if you can.

I can.

But it's a shame.

I like you, Mike.

And I think you understand me.

Yes, I do.

For enough money, you burn down an orphanage.

Nice, kitty.

No, I'm okay.

I just got nicked.

Mike,

you need an ambulance?

No, I'm okay.

I just got nicked.

Safe to go in there?

Yeah.

Beating time is over.

Well, I think I can handle you.

Has it hurt much?

Only when I laugh.

Excuse me, can you?

What can girl cut in?

Well, if you promise to give him back, I'm okay.

How you doing?

I'm good, fine.

It's time I told you.

As a boss, you're so soft.

But as a friend, you're dying, Mike.

Well, thanks for that.

You're not so bad yourself.

Oh, I stopped by the office.

Can't you up on the mail?

There's a disconnect notice for the phone.

Again?

Oh, it doesn't matter.

It ever rings anyway.

Well, I already gave them the usual tap dance.

Just give me a few days.

I'll be back in shape.

Looks like you're in pretty good shape now.

Thanks.

He's all yours.

Did you miss me?

Oh, I didn't know what to do without you.

There was no way anyone could replace Valdez's laws.

But as long as I was around, she'd always have family in New York.

Tonight, voyages uses the cutting edge of technology in a

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