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(DOOR BUZZES IN DISTANCE)

(DOOR UNLOCKS)

The lord is with me, I will fear not.

(BREATHES DEEPLY)

(SOFT TENSE MUSIC)

Just try attacking the other corner,

maybe you still have a chance this year.

Ah-ish, there's a lot of game left to play, so...

Oh, lucky you.

More time to plot your next move.

Hi, how are you doing?

I'm Eugene.

Hey. George.

Let me guess.

You're not shopping for yourself.

I'm looking for an engagement ring.

Congratulations, young man!

Marriage is life's greatest blessing.

But you might want to try

to start by looking over here,

cos these are promise rings.

- What's the difference? - Well, price, for one.

But also...

Right?

- See the difference? - Yeah.

So, which one is speaking to you?

I mean, I don't know.

Are any of them on sale?

(CHUCKLES)

Do you gamble?

Like, on horses and stuff?

On life, George.

See, because I think there's two ways

to look at every big decision.

What's probable and what's possible.

If you think what's probable,

you'll make excuses, think small.

But reframe it to what's possible,

you'll take chances,

and life opens up to you.

He's a good salesman.

No salesman. He believe.

What can I say?

I mean, my own life is a fairy tale.

And I wasn't dealt a winning hand.

No, I was an orphan, raised in foster homes.

Lost most of my 30s to drinking,

dead-end jobs,

even living out of my car. But...

I met this man

at a Church soup kitchen

and his faith changed my life.

Yeah, OK.

He saw something in me that I couldn't see in myself.

And not only that,

he happened to have a daughter,

the most beautiful girl I have ever seen in my life,

who laughed at my jokes

and even liked my cooking.

but today,

not only is this man my business partner...

..but he's my father-in-law.

And what are the odds of that?

don't worry about price right now.

Just take a look at these rings again,

and think about what's possible.

(BEEP)

Congratulations, George.

She's gonna be so happy!

Let's hope so.

Thanks again.

Hey, I'm expecting that wedding invite!

(LAUGHING)

(BELL ON DOOR RINGS)

(DOOR CLOSES)

So much money for ring, and you shooting blindfold.

I no understanding why you don't just let the woman choose.

Where's the magic in that?

Either they hate the ring or pretend to like.

It's a leap of faith.

Grace loves the ring I proposed to her with.

How do you know for sure?

I know Grace.

Hm.

So, ready to keep losing?

I am tired

and I forgot my heart medication at home.

Get home safe.

(SPEAKING KOREAN)

(BELL ON DOOR RINGS)

(DOOR CLOSES)

than last time.

Did you change something?

- It's just the mirin. - Ah, I should have known.

It's always the mirin sauce.

(LIGHT CHUCKLE)

How was your day, Opa?

It was good actually. I sold an engagement ring.

Oh! The ol' probable or possible spiel?

It's no spiel, Grace, when it's the truth.

You never get tired of telling our story?

Never.

(CHUCKLES)

(PHONE RINGING) Who's that?

Oh, it's just this duct cleaning service that keeps spamming me.

Same one again?

Mm-hmm, they won't stop.

Well, you can always block them.

It's no big deal.

Are you done?

Yeah, I'm still picking.

You barely touched yours.

Oh, you know, I eat too fast, you know that.

Isn't "713" a Houston area code?

- Where you grew up?

- Yeah.

(TENSE MUSIC)

(TRAFFIC HONKING)

OK...

Excuse me? Hello?

You need a bag?

What?

Your dog did their business there.

This is my shop.

I can't control where he goes, man.

OK, sure, but is it so hard to like, scoop it up?

Like, I'm sorry, I've seen you out here before and I tell you,

I have to clean this up every single time.

Listen, man, I was minding my own business.

You should do the same, OK?

I'm just gonna ask you one more time.

Someone could step in it.

Then that's their problem.

What, you can't watch where you're walking?

Your eyes too small?

Hey.

Hey.

Hey!

(TENSE MUSIC)

Why you let him talk to you like that?

You kill 'em with kindness, Hannah. Isn't that what they say?

They also say nice guys finish last.

Hey.

You saw Grace last week, yeah?

We had lunch on Thursday.

She seem OK?

I don't know. She's been...

distracted.

She seemed fine to me.

Yeah, OK. I'm sure you're right.

I just figured I'd ask,

since you two are so close.

- Good night. - Alright. Bye.

(BRIGHT PIANO MUSIC)

(CONGREGATION SINGING) This is my story

This is my song

Praising my Savior

All the day long

This is my story

This is my song

Praising my Savior... (PHONE RINGING)

All the day long

Perfect submission...

- GRACE: Oh! - Perfect divine

Agents of rapture

Numbers on my side

Angels descending, bring from above

Angels of mercy, whispers of love

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

Deacon Yoon was asking if I could spearhead

the fall missions fundraiser.

And I was thinking we could stop by the farmer's market on the way home.

Get decorations.

Maybe some pumpkins and carve jack-o-lanterns?

It's just, um,

I promised Hannah that I'd get some coffee with her this afternoon.

But, you know, I can take an Uber from here,

so you can go home and watch the Patriots.

(stammers) Oh, uh. Sure.

Are you sad?

You're sad. I can cancel with Hannah.

Oh, no, no, no, no. It's totally OK.

OK.

I really do love doing jack-o-lanterns with you.

- Raincheck? - Of course.

OK.

OK. See ya.

- Bye.

- Coffee. - Oh, thank you.

Where is Grace going?

Um, meeting Next-Door-Hannah.

Mm.

(MYSTERIOUS MUSIC)

(INDISTINCT CONVERSATION)

(CALL RINGING TONE)

Opa! Darling...

Sorry to interrupt your coffee.

No, that's OK.

Um, Hannah says hi.

Does she?

..what's up?

Um, could you bring dinner on your way home?

I don't feel like cooking.

Opa?

Yeah.

Yeah, yeah, whatever you feel like is fine.

OK, bye.

Eugene Park...

His lawyer will have you believe that he is a loving husband,

a man of faith,

that he's not capable

of criminal conduct.

Well, don't be fooled.

will show

there is something much darker...

...something sinister.

that was possessed

This man is no saint.

This man, ladies and gentlemen,

is a cold-blooded killer.

(OPENING THEME MUSIC)

(KEYS JINGLING)

Hey.

Oh, I got us dinner.

You took too long. I was starving.

I'm sorry.

Opa?

I saw you at the coffee shop.

- What?

You followed me? Why would you do that?

OK, look, it's not what you're thinking.

Why won't you answer? Who is he?

- A friend? - Yes.

I saw the way he took your hand, Grace.

He's the one who's been calling you, isn't he?

Just, please, tell me.

We were involved, OK?

Back in Houston. Back when I was using.

We're not having an affair, I swear.

Are you using again?

No. No, of course not. Look at me.

Then why did you lie?

..I've been giving him money.

Prison?

For what.

Ten years ago,

he robbed a liquor store.

A man got killed.

Got killed?

Rex, he didn't mean for it to happen, he just wanted money.

He had a gun and he...

He shot someone?

The clerk.

He was reaching

for something under the counter,

and Rex, I guess he just panicked.

Why are you defending him?

I'm not. I'm just trying to explain.

He served nine years.

And now he has nothing.

but he has a record.

Over a month ago, he found me online.

Told me he was in town.

I know I should have told you.

Why didn't you?

I guess.

I didn't want you to see me as that person.

Grace, you told me about the drugs when we met,

and I never held it against you.

Yeah, but you didn't like hearing about it.

Because I hated imagining you in pain.

He knows I'm married now. I told him.

But he's still in love with you.

(SIGHS)

I was trying to let him down easy.

I was trying to be kind.

I'm sorry.

- OK. - OK?

I am so sorry.

I'm sorry.

You see this, Eugene?

This on purpose!

- We should send a message! - No message.

Come on, Abo-neem,

didn't Pastor Kim just give a sermon on turning the other cheek?

Look, forgiveness isn't for the other person, it's for yourself.

You lecturing me?

It'll set you free from the burden of anger.

Why we needing Jesus if I don't have anger?

I do revenge, and be born again!

That's why you need Jesus, Hannah!

(SCOFFS)

Ah-ish...

Mr Lee.

What do you see in this photo?

A gun.

And whose gun is it?

My gun.

Let the record show that Mr Lee recognises

exhibit 3A-7

as his GLOCK 9mm gun.

Now, you purchased this gun

in 2018, is that right?

For self-defence.

Many robberies

And who else has access to this gun besides you?

My son-in-law.

at any

and all times, is that right?

Yes.

Your Honour.

(CALL RINGING TONE) (SIGHING)

(PHONE RINGING)

Who is this?

My name is Eugene Park.

I'm Grace's husband.

Um...

No. Not exactly. But...

I think maybe we should talk.

About what?

(REX SIGHS)

My situation?

I might have a way to help you.

What exactly did Grace tell you?

Everything.

I think we should meet up in person.

There's a coffee shop.

Corner of Annette and Davis.

30 minutes.

(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)

(SCOFFS)

Look, I realise this is awkward, but...

..since we're both adults...

It's obvious Grace cares about you.

(SIGHS)

I've got a cousin in Topeka who runs a manufacturing plant.

He's looking for new hires.

He doesn't care about your record as long as you're a hard worker.

But...

you have to leave town...

..and you have to leave Grace alone.

There's ten thousand dollars in cash

to get you back on your feet.

(REX SIGHS)

She doesn't know you're here, does she?

She told you everything, you said?

Did she tell you she was there too?

At the liquor store?

It was both of us.

We ran. We got separated.

The cops only arrested me.

She told me that she'd wait for me until I got out.

She wrote me letters.

Until one day, they just stopped.

That's when she met you.

I never said a damn thing.

What is it you want?

I want what she promised me.

You can't actually expect...

Grace has moved on.

She's happy.

(LAUGHING)

What, with you?

There's no statute of limitations

on felony murder.

I make one phone call, and I could have her arrested.

You can't be serious.

Look, I'll get you more.

20,000 dollars.

Is that all she's worth?

50, and I'll think about it.

- How could you do that?! - I was trying to help!

You said he needed a job, I tried offering him one!

He's not someone you can reason with, Eugene. You don't understand.

You lied to me.

I looked up the case online.

The man, Jacob Martinez,

he was left bleeding out on the floor.

(SOMBRE MUSIC)

I was afraid you were gonna leave me if you knew.

I was ashamed.

We just wanted money.

I didn't think anyone was gonna get hurt.

But you knew he had a gun?

We were both high.

I was out of my mind. I hadn't slept for like three days.

Rex thought it was gonna be easy.

I was over by the door.

He pulled out the gun,

and suddenly, I heard a pop.

I take off running.

Rex is behind me, shouting.

I turned down an alley,

and then suddenly, he's gone.

None of it felt real.

You know, I kept thinking to myself, wake up.

Wake up, wake up,

you have to wake up.

What about your father?

- Did he know? - No.

I mean, he knew that Rex was my boyfriend. Everyone did.

There were rumours, gossip.

The whole community was talking about it.

But he never actually thought that I was part of it.

And you never told him?

In all these years?

(SNIFFLES)

He left his whole family behind when he moved from Korea.

He did that for me,

so that I can have a life here. A better one.

I was so angry.

At the world. At God.

He was still grieving, so I would just run off

whenever I could.

I'd shoplift, I'd go to jail...

..but he never gave up on me.

When Rex was arrested...

..he moved us here to escape the shame.

He put me in rehab.

And he prayed for me.

You know, I've broken his heart so many times.

I just...

I wanted to tell him, you know,

but I just, I couldn't. I couldn't do that to him.

Then why didn't you tell me?

Oh...

Because you're a good man.

And I loved you.

And I admired you.

I just knew you'd never understand.

Grace, that's not true.

I left a man to die, Eugene.

Just like you said.

You know, who knows, they could have saved him.

I'm gonna go to the police.

I'm gonna turn myself in.

- You can't.

We're in this mess because of me. Both you and my father are in danger

because of me.

I'm going to pay him.

- What? - I brought Rex ten thousand dollars

when I saw him. And I offered more.

Eugene!

What else can we do?

No, no, no.

That's not gonna solve this.

You were giving him money yourself.

To show him how indebted I felt.

He's not someone who can be bought, Eugene.

Well he named a price.

I don't care. Even if he agrees to that today, what's gonna stop him

from asking for more tomorrow?

He's never gonna stop. He's more dangerous than he ever was.

What choice do we have?

I'm not letting you go to prison.

Rex will take the money.

He has to.

You're my wife.

And I will keep you safe.

Whatever I have to do.

Thank you.

I love you.

Thank you so...

(DOORBELL RINGING)

(LEE CLEARING THROAT)

No pray?

I'm sorry.

Grace, why don't you pray for us?

- Hm? - Yeah.

bless this food to our bodies.

Thank you for...

Please, forgive my transgressions.

I'm a sinner, tempted by wickedness

Lord, please,

Take this unworthy soul...

..and bring her peace.

(SOFT MUSIC)

(PHONE BUZZING)

Abo-neem?

We're being robbed! I get a text on my phone!

Someone is in our store right now!

Wait. Are you sure?

Yes! Call the police. I going now.

No, wait, it could be dangerous.

- I'm almost there!

Come now! Hurry!

OK.

Grace?

(SIRENS WAILING)

(OVERLAPPING POLICE CHATTER)

Whoa, whoa! Hey, hey, hey, hey!

No, I'm one of the owners. This is my father-in-law.

- OK. - OK, great.

Abo-neem, are you OK?

I heard the crash from upstairs and called the police.

Is there any kind of security system set up?

Uh, yeah, we have a camera inside.

And you're sure that you didn't see anything?

- OK, let them finish... - They don't tell me how much stolen!

- Calm down. - We go inside now!

Sir, sir, one step at a time.

- One step at a time. - This is my store!

- Take me to your security system. - Thank you.

But don't touch anything, please.

Everything will be OK.

Be careful, we have not dusted for prints.

Like I said, don't touch anything.

OK. The surveillance system is in the back.

Everything is destroyed.

(BREATHING HEAVILY)

Oh, my God.

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

Sir, how many people know the combination of the safe?

Uh, just a few. Why?

It appears to be unlocked. And there were no signs of forced entry.

Let's take a look at that security footage.

(GROANING)

Are you OK? Are you OK? Are you...

- It's his heart. Call an ambulance.

Dispatch, this is Unit 12. I need an ambulance at 220 Elm Street.

Male, 60s, possible cardiac arrest.

Get a chair, please, please.

It's OK. Ambulance is coming. Abo-neem, turn around.

(GASPING) Take a seat. Take a seat.

Take a deep breath.

BP is 106 over 90.

Heart rate's at 100.

Grace. Where's Grace?

It's OK, I'm here. I'm right here.

Sir, I'm sorry, we might have to administer treatment on the way.

- I can't ride with him? - No, sorry.

- You'll have to meet us there. - Where is she?

No, it's... she's coming.

It's OK, Abo-neem. I'll be right there!

Come on. I'll drive you.

Hannah, wait.

When the police asked if you saw anything...

We should get to the hospital.

Hannah!

You saw Grace. Didn't you?

I didn't want to say it in front of Lee.

But it was her and Rex.

They were wearing masks, but I could tell.

You knew about Rex? (SIGHS)

She told me the whole story.

When he first found her here, I knew she'd been to see him.

I'm so sorry for lying to you.

She made me swear.

You knew this whole time?

I had no idea this was what she was planning.

She said she wanted to get rid of Rex.

I don't understand.

She was terrified.

I offered to pay him.

She thought it was a mistake.

- What? - He must have forced her.

I don't know, Eugene. That's not what it looked like.

No, no, there's no way this is what she wants.

What if she lied to us both?

I'm telling you, this was Rex.

You said she went to see him. Where?

Hannah, please.

I'm begging you.

I don't know.

You do. You do know.

Eugene. This is crazy.

You could get yourself killed.

Tell me where he was staying.

I'm sure they're gone now.

Tell me, or I'll tell the police you covered for her!

He said he had to find them.

He was convinced I knew something about where they might be.

I tried to stop him.

I begged him to stay, but he wouldn't listen.

PROSECUTOR: No further questions, Your Honour.

No, Your Honour.

In that case, you may step down, Ms Choi.

The state may call their next witness.

Rex Silva to the stand,

(OMINOUS MUSIC)

the truth, the whole truth,

I do.

Grace came with me.

It was her choice.

I didn't force her.

And together, you burglarised her father's jewellery store?

Yeah, we needed money to leave town.

You know, she knew all the codes

It was easy.

He's lying. He's lying!

keep your comments to yourself

(THUNDER BOOMING)

for me and Grace.

(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)

(THUNDER BOOMING)

(DOOR OPENS) (GASPS)

I got a car. It's got no plates.

We can ditch it in St Louis. Come on! Let's go! Let's go, let's go!

- What are you doing? - Nothing.

No. You put something in there. What was it, huh?

I was just... (GRUNTS)

I didn't want it anymore.

What the hell?

I just...

Are you stupid?

You know, we could sell this.

I know, I just... We already took so much more than you said we would,

so I just... - We need to go. Hurry.

Get out, Grace. Now.

- Eugene, please don't do this. - I said get out!

(DOOR SLAMS)

He was pointing the gun at her.

what he wanted?

He was there to kill us both.

Put the gun down. Please.

No, I'm not doing this in front of you.

- Doing what? - I gave you a chance.

This is your choice. Not mine.

- Eugene, please. - EUGENE: Stay where you are.

Go ahead. I'll make it real easy, OK? Close range.

Opa, you have to listen to me, you don't wanna do this.

Opa, look at me.

You don't know what it's like to take a life.

It never leaves you. It stays with you forever.

You don't wanna do this. Please.

You ever fired that thing?

You haven't, have you?

Eugene, please don't do this.

I said get out!

It's louder than you think.

You know, what's stopping you? If you wanna shoot me, go ahead and do it.

- Stop it! - I said shoot me, you little bitch!

No! Wait.

No! (CLATTERING)

(GRUNTING) Stop!

(GLASS SHATTERING)

(GUNSHOT) (GRACE GASPS)

(GASPS)

(GRACE BREATHING SHAKILY)

(THUDDING)

Grace. Grace.

(BREATHING SHAKILY)

(EUGENE WHIMPERING)

No, no, no. No, no, no, no.

(DOOR SLAMS) Grace. Grace.

(WHIMPERING)

(SOBBING) Grace!

Who fired the shot, Mr Silva?

Eugene.

I was defending her.

I tried to grab the gun, and, um...

You know...

This good man...

..he killed her.

(SOBBING)

(THUNDER RUMBLING)

(DISTANT SIRENS WAILING)

I loved my wife.

More than I've ever loved anyone or anything.

I didn't deserve her.

All I ever wanted was to make her happy.

Even after she betrayed you?

- She didn't.

She snuck out of your bed.

of the night with her lover.

own father's jewellery store.

That's not why she did it.

We have testimony from Hannah Choi

who saw Grace that night.

We also have surveillance footage

which shows that Grace Park

was a willing participant.

Surely, you were angry when you saw what she had done.

I was angry, yes. But not at Grace.

Mr Park, how can that be?

She may not have had a gun to her head, but...

she was not a free woman.

You believe she was held hostage?

I know she was.

By Rex Silva?

By her own shame.

She was terrified.

I saw it in her eyes.

She felt giving herself to Rex was her only way out.

She thought she didn't deserve my love.

Or God's forgiveness.

Yet you didn't call the police.

Did you?

Instead, you took your father-in-law's gun...

..and you went by yourself.

Why?

I felt responsible.

I felt I owed it to her.

..I failed my wife long before

I showed up at the motel that night.

I always knew there was a wall between us.

I could feel it,

even if I never knew why.

But I never questioned it,

because I believed in fairy tales.

And I pretended

politeness was the same as happiness.

And I let her believe...

..I was only capable

of loving a version of her

that wasn't real.

(EUGENE BREATHING SHAKILY)

She left that night,

because she thought

I couldn't love her or protect her.

I wanted to save her.

From Rex. From herself.

All her virtues.

All her mistakes.

we're all sinners.

But we're all worthy of God's love.

She was my grace...

..and I wanted so badly to be hers.

(SOBBING)

Mr Park, who fired the shot that killed your wife?

I did.

(BREATHING SHAKILY)

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

(SOBBING) I failed you, Grace.

case are very simple.

Eugene Park

took his father-in-law's gun.

He forced his way into Mr Silva's motel room

and he held them both at gunpoint.

And he shot his wife,

Grace Park,

which resulted in her death.

That he was trying to save her.

He claims that Grace was

never his intended victim.

And the truth is, we may never know.

what was in his heart doesn't matter.

If you commit a crime and someone ends up dead?

That is felony murder. Whether it was an accident or not.

of the story,

with his desire to protect his wife,

the fact is, he still took a loaded gun

down to Cedar View Motel

with the intent to commit a crime.

He had a choice that night.

He could have called the police.

He could have reported her missing.

Instead, he decided to take the law into his own hands.

He allowed his own hubris,

his own need for vengeance,

to guide his actions.

and his moral compass.

This was no accident, ladies and gentlemen.

But make no mistake...

Jury foreperson, has the jury reached a verdict?

We have, Your Honour.

And what say you?

On count one of the indictment,

the Second Degree,

we find the defendant,

Eugene Park...

..guilty as charged.

of the jury,

dismissed with the court's thanks.

(INAUDIBLE CONVERSATION)

remanded to custody of the state

We are now adjourned.

(GAVEL BANGS)

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