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Do you have anything else planned for me today?

Well, if you'd just listened to me.

I don't need you to manage me.

[man 1] Hi, guys.

Here you go.

You deserve it.

About time, right?

Hm.

You okay?

Help! My husband, isn't breathing!

[Kate]Okay, murder junkies. What did she do wrong?

Intentional allergy attack.

Well, I guess the classics never go out of style.

But, honey, throwing out the murder weapon

at the scene of the crime?

Hmm, should've known better.

Now, let's look at my top ten rules.

Number one, make a plan.

Okay, I'll give her that.

But she really flubbed the number two,

"Appearances are everything."

Her and her husband were seen bickering by neighbors...

No alibi, rule five.

But I guess she did try to hide the murder weapon,

she just didn't do it very well.

Bad girl!

[scoffs] Now, the police were on to her right away.

And she was combative, not cooperating.

And her best friend

gave an interview that spilt all of her secrets.

Hey, lady, you gotta keep your friends close

and you got to control the narrative.

Some "best friend" you got there.

And that is how her case was solved,

so learn from her mistakes, people.

Now, this wraps up today's case.

And a reminder... my first true crime docu-series

starts streaming soon.

And it will be filled with tales

of marriage and mayhem.

More details to come. So make sure you like and subscribe.

[button clicks]

As always, I'm Kate K.

This is "Good Wife's Guide to Murder."

Slay safe.

[instrumental music]

[Kate] Gotcha! [Matt] Oh-oh!

[chuckling] You scared me.

[chuckles] Okay, well, next time,

I'll announce my arrival with a bullhorn.

-Or some flares? -Oh!

Mmm, are you making that... blackberry IPA again this year?

You bet. I know how crazy you went for it last year.

Hm-hm.

Mmm.

What time are Peter and Lenore coming over?

6:00, I think. Though, she might have to work late.

Hmm. What do you think about kiwi? Mango?

You could do a entire fruit theme.

Oh, yeah? Taking advantage of Massachusetts'

lush mango orchards?

[scoffs] You never take my suggestions seriously.

I'm the craft brewer, you're the producer/influencer.

-Let's stay in our lanes. -Huh.

[solemn music]

See, how it's more of a twist?

We're not making toothpaste, babe.

Doesn't have to be complete mush.

Oh, thank God we're not making toothpaste.

-Could you imagine green teeth? -You'd still be gorgeous.

[Kate chuckles]

-Hey. -Hey.

The station was crazy today.

And since I've been promoted to sergeant,

the paperwork never ends.

I just wanted to drop this off

before I head next door to change.

I'm making your favorite, rack of lamb.

Uh... Kate.

You told me to bring chardonnay.

Oh, well, I thought we were having salmon.

-Lenore hates fish. -Okay.

Well, just leave it on the counter and we'll get to it.

-All right. -Thank you.

Where's Peter?

-Oh, he's out for his run. -Ah.

Lunch break weights, 6:00 p.m. run.

I thought he might take a night off,

but Peter's a machine.

That reminds me, I need to call the bar,

make sure Lisa and Javier have it all under control.

No. It's games night.

You need to learn to trust your staff,

and let them run Mendaville for one night.

Okay, fine. You, go get changed.

You... you get one text.

Hmm.

What's the plan for this year's couples vacation?

Some of us have press tours to plan around.

What are you thinking?

-Hawaii. -Kate, honey...

No, it-it'll be great.

There's this local beer tour for you,

Lenore will get her fill of nature.

Peter and I can lay on the beach and hit up the hotel spa.

Everyone will be happy.

[Peter] But Hawaii is so expensive.

And, uh, I don't think it's a good time

for me to be away from the firm right now.

Yeah, work is pretty busy for me too, Kate.

Okay, well, it doesn't have to be now. It could be...

um, in a month or for the holidays?

I think, we should wait.

It's just...

not the right time.

Okay, vacation talk is tabled... for now.

[instrumental music]

[door opens]

Garrett?

-[Garrett] In the office! -I picked up coffee.

-How's my favorite client? -I'm not sure you need this.

Gimme. You excited for our sleepover tonight?

Yes. But I'm not sure how much you gonna be sleeping.

Are you vibrating?

[both chuckle]

How's the schedule looking?

-I just emailed you the latest. -Oh.

-Garrett. -What?

This is not what we discussed.

We're leveling up so you can become an international brand.

That means lots of press.

It all starts with this first docuseries.

We need big numbers, binging, ravenous fans

who need more content from you.

And then it's T-shirts, movie deals, you name it.

Okay, look, I love that you're so ambitious.

And I love that you believe in me.

That is why I signed with you.

But, uh, Matt and I have an agreement.

We put our marriage first,

and we don't spend more than a week apart.

Ugh, fine, he can come with us.

He has a brewery to run.

What? This schedule is a thing of beauty.

It took me weeks to finalize everything.

Fine. I'll make adjustments.

Thank you. I love you.

I love you right back.

Okay, so, AM Boston tomorrow...

What are you going to wear?

I don't know. It's a radio interview.

So...

When has that ever mattered?

[both chuckle]

[birds chirping]

[instrumental music]

[door opens]

Oh. Are these the new creations?

I just siphoned them from the fermenter.

It's not kiwi or mango, but you definitely

got me thinking about using local fruit more often.

Hmm...

These are amazing.

[laughs]

So what time's the AM Boston interview tomorrow?

It's at 6:00, but I have to be there at 5:15.

You sure you want to sleep at Garrett's tonight?

Yeah, it's easier. It saves me the drive in the morning.

I have tomorrow off. I could drive you while you chug coffee.

[chuckles]

No, you should sleep in for once.

Besides, don't you have all this work to do

on Mendaville, the Sequel?

What? You used to talk about a second location all the time.

You were-you were scouting places in New York, Boston.

I can't find a space that I love, and I don't want to

get trapped in somewhere that's not perfect.

You know, market is so saturated right now,

everyone and their mother's making craft beer.

I don't know.

First you shut down about Hawaii, now... now this.

-Are you okay? -Stress, bills.

State of the world, destruction of the planet, the usual.

Okay, well, if money is tight,

you can always dip into the docuseries cash.

-I don't want to do that. -Why not?

That's your money.

Matt, what's mine is yours.

-We're, we're partners. -I know that.

But you've worked so hard for that money.

I don't want to toss it away on a venture that could fail.

It won't! You-you... You're building your busine--

I don't want to do it, okay?

[tense music]

Look, I'm stressed out and I shouldn't take it out on you.

But our deal with Stayaway Hotels fell through and I have

all this extra product that I can't move...

it's a bit of a mess right now.

It did? Why, why didn't you tell me?

I was embarrassed.

People are upset and I'm the boss, I take the blame.

I get it, but you have to tell me these things.

We've-we've talked about this.

You don't have to remind me.

You know, maybe this press tour will be good for us.

Some space.

Okay.

Right, um... Well, I should pack.

[sighs]

[somber music]

Hey...

You...

You never say you're sorry after a fight.

It's because I know you know I'm sorry.

It would still be nice to hear.

I'm sorry.

I love you more than anything.

I love you.

Knock 'em dead.

I always do.

-[Kate] Hi, Peter. -Hey, Kate.

Have a good interview tomorrow.

Thank you. Have a good night.

[Cornelius]Good morning. Today, I'm joined by Kate Kelsey

from the popular channel "Good Wife's Guide to Murder."

-Kate, welcome. -Thank you.

I am thrilled to be here.

You exclusively focus on tales of mariticide.

How did you hone in on that?

Husband murder?

That has a little bit more flare in the MMO.

MMO?

Motive. Means. Opportunity.

It's the, uh, the basis of every investigation.

And with husband murder, the motive is usually can be juicy.

Revenge, jealousy, power, money.

[laughs] We're going to take a short break.

We'll return with more from Kate Kelsey.

This is AM Boston.

Kate, this is my assistant, Brit.

-[Cornelius] She's a fan. -Ms. Kelsey. Kate.

Ahh! This is so amazing. I am obsessed with you.

I never miss your show. And I always leave a comment.

I once left a suggestion about the woman

who strangled her husband with Christmas lights?

Oh. I-I think I remember that one.

-Really? Oh, my goodness. -Hm-hm.

I mean there are so many murder shows out there,

but yours is so special.

It's darkly sarcastic.

Thank you for watching. I hope you check out the new series.

So, have you ever thought about starting your own channel?

Oh, my God. Yes! I want to be doing what you doing.

I'm just waiting for an inspiration, you know?

[Cornelius] We're up in ten.

Well, I am sure it will strike.

Good luck, Brit. Slay safe.

[exclaims]

[instrumental music]

Hm.

-[Peter] Hey. -Hey.

-So, how was your interview? -I killed.

Is Matt home?

Ah, he should be. It's his day off.

I texted him last night. He never replied.

Huh? It's weird.

Um, you wanna come in and grab a coffee?

-I, ah, I need a boost. -Sure.

I-I'll get that.

Matt?

-Where do you want it? -Um, anywhere's good.

Matt?

-Kate. Stay there. -What?

Just don't...

[Kate] Matt! Matt!

No, no, no. No, don't.

Matt! Matt!

[crying] Matt!

[sobbing]

Call 911.

[Peter] Hello, emergency.

Yeah, there's been an accident.

[Kate crying]

[tense music]

[Kate sniffling]

[Kate whimpering]

[crying]

[indistinct radio chatter]

It's okay to lay back on this one, sarg.

[tense music]

No.

I'm gonna need to take her down to the station

and decide.

[Kate sobbing]

[music continues]

[crying]

[Kate sobbing]

[Diggs]You were in Boston last night

at the home of Garrett Lucas?

[Kate]My agent. Yeah.

What time did you leave?

Look, it makes sense that I'm your prime suspect,

uh... you should always look at the wife.

But, um...

we have to figure out who did this.

We have to, so...

[sighs] Um...

I left around 6:00.

I know that because I saw Peter on his nightly run.

But you should check with him to confirm that.

What time did you get back to the house today?

It's a blur. Um...

Noon maybe?

That's pretty big window. Anybody see you last night?

Well, Garrett can confirm that I was

at his house last night, and I left this morning.

You just produced a show about women who kill their husbands

and get away with it.

True crime is a popular genre.

-Did you and Matt get along? -[Kate] Of course.

Any disagreements lately?

-Not really. -I'll take that as a "yes."

Married couples squabble from time to time.

Squabble? So there was a fight.

I don't know...

I don't know if you could call it a fight.

I think lot of people were mad at Matt and, um...

he took it out on me.

But he apologized immediately and...

[whimpering]

-Right on cue. -What?

The tears. You're doing a very good job

of playing a bereaved wife.

My husband was just murdered. How do you like me to act?

Where's Lenore?

Hm.

[door opens]

You were out there the whole time?

Kate.

You think I did this?

Sweetie, when word gets out, the whole

world will think you did this.

Don't call me "sweetie."

[Lenore] Look...

just...

tell me what happened.

[sighs]

Did you confirm with the agent?

Yeah. And he corroborated her alibi.

There's CCTV footage of her arriving in the evening,

and leaving the next morning.

So she leaves the victim at 6:00 p.m. That's 18 hours.

She could have found the back door,

she could avoid the cameras completely.

She's not the type. A few days ago

she was planning their vacation, a trip to Hawaii.

Still. Her channel?

She's our number one suspect.

I'm telling you, she wouldn't do this.

There's no way she could have.

You're too close to this one.

She's your friend and you're not thinking like a detective.

I'm a sergeant now.

Speaking of, where were you last night?

I mean, you're right next door, did you see anything,

did you hear anything?

I was on shift. Got home around 1:00 a.m.

Peter?

Yeah. He was out late, too. No idea where.

He tells me less and less these days.

Hm.

You think she's innocent,

I think she's guilty.

We did always work best when one of us

was trying to prove the other wrong.

Diggs...

Let me run lead on this.

Please. I can do this. Trust me.

The precinct won't survive another scandal.

No mistakes this time.

There will be consequences.

Unlike you, I know all about consequences... partner.

[Garrett] What's going on here?

-Garrett? -Hi, Lenore.

Where's Kate? Are you charging her?

It's Sergeant Thompson. And not yet.

Great. I'm her agent and her lawyer. We're leaving.

Tell me you didn't answer any questions.

-Well, I-- -Uh.

I'm your lawyer, so starting now

you don't speak to anyone without me.

[sighs] This story is blowing up.

I've been getting interview requests all day,

and not just local news.

This is big! Huh!

No bad press, right?

I-I can't even think about that right now.

Right. Of course.

What do you want to do? Whatever you need.

Well, I, um...

I can't go back to the house.

They, they said they'd tell me when, but...

We'll go to my place. You can stay as long as you want.

This all feels like a bad dream.

He's, uh... he's really gone.

I... I don't know what to do.

Oh, hon. Come here.

Oh.

You know what always helps me get through stuff?

What?

Writing everything down. It's therapeutic.

Plus, later... you can use it.

-Use it? -You know...

-It's material. Right? -Garrett...

I love you, but can you please stop being my agent,

and just start being my friend?

Oh, my God. Of course.

[sighs] My bad.

[chuckles]

Whoops!

[Javier] Hey, Kate. How you holding up?

Javier, Lisa.

Thank you so much for setting all this up.

Anything for Matt. And you.

He was a genius.

His energy, his brewing expertise...

[sighs]

is gone.

Is gone.

I can't believe it's gone!

I'm sorry, Kate, this-this must be so hard for-for you.

It's not just Matt.

We're both a little on edge about the future.

Inventory sitting on shelves,

ingredients rotting in the fridge.

We're thinking about reopening later this week,

reduced hours, if that's okay?

Um...

You own the building now, Kate.

Right. Right. Um...

Sure, Javier, I trust you.

I don't want Mendaville to close.

This was, uh, Matt's dream, and I want to keep it alive.

He shouldn't have said anything. It's not the right time.

Why the hell is that detective here?

Oh, it's a... it's an open wake.

We, we figured, everyone deserved to, ah...

to mourn Matt.

He's not mourning. He's trawling for suspects.

-He is? -Uh...

-I'll go talk to him. -Yeah.

That's not protocol.

I'm gonna go grab a drink. You okay?

-Yeah. -All right.

[Garrett] Any idea where those two were that night?

-What? -Well, they knew Matt.

[Garrett] He didn't smash his own head in with a...

Wait, what was the weapon?

The police don't know yet.

Oh. Um...

-Hi. Uh... -Brit.

I am so honored that you remembered me.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Do you work for the police or something?

I totally should.

The local PD had a press conference this morning.

Matt was fatally struck by a blunt object.

But, at the moment, no such object

has been recovered from the crime scene.

Which means, the killer either hid it, or kept it.

-Who are you? -You must be Garrett.

I'm looking for representation.

Uh... She works with Cornelius Boothe at AM Boston.

Not anymore. I quit. To start my own podcast,

or web series.

I don't know yet.

Oh, I, I thought you were

waiting for the right inspiration.

And I found it. Famous wife, murdered husband,

small suburb where everyone has a secret.

-It's perfect. -Uh...

And I def want your perspective, but not yet.

I'm laying the ground work,

outlining the crime scene, analyzing the suspects.

And, of course, I'm using your Top Ten.

Oh. Is that Lenore?

And Peter?

Okay, tell me you're not letting that little

Eve Harrington scoop you?

[Kate] Okay. I have better things on my mind

than getting scooped.

I've been in denial.

Someone killed Matt.

In my house. Probably someone he knows.

[Kate sighs]

They're probably here.

And I'm the number one suspect.

[Garrett] Wonder why that is?

If detective Diggs is focused on me,

then no one is looking for the right killer.

No one's trying to figure out why.

Well, Matt could be a bit of an ass.

Half this town probably wanted him dead

for one reason or another.

I'm sorry. I-I don't know why I said that.

Oh! This is what happens when I skip breakfast.

[tense music]

I'm making a coffee run. You want?

Uh, yeah. The usual.

[sighs]

[tense music]

[music continues]

[Garrett] What are you doing?

Matt went to Littlefield Central, too.

You... you never mentioned.

Did you know him in school?

Why is this page ripped?

It was covered with slurs.

I didn't want my mom to see it.

Who would do that?

No.

[Garrett scoffs]

It was mostly just name-calling.

But there was always the threat of something worse.

Matt was your high school bully?

Why didn't you ever tell me?

I only realized it after I signed you as a client.

Of course, he didn't remember me at all.

I stupidly thought he might actually apologize someday.

Yeah. He was never really good at saying sorry.

Y-you're were holding a grudge.

That's a motive.

Kate, don't be an idiot.

You're my favorite client. My friend.

And let's be honest, he wasn't good enough for you.

I'm not sorry he's dead. But I did not kill Matt.

He was still alive when I left the house.

When were you at my house?

I was in the area, so I popped by to see

if Kate wanted a ride into the city.

-[Diggs] Did you see Matt? -Yes. He answered the door.

And told me Kate had already left.

What time was this?

7:00, I think. I had tickets to a play in Boston.

-Curtain at 8:30. -Can anyone corroborate this?

My boyfriend was in the car.

So you were the last person to see Matt alive.

[chuckles]

Other than the killer, of course.

Why didn't you mention this earlier?

No one asked. Am I supposed to do your job?

-You didn't like Matt. -[Garrett] Is that a crime?

Maybe you went back later that night, settle an old score.

I went to pick up Kate. She wasn't there, so I left.

Look, I should have given a statement earlier,

but I've been focused on Kate.

She's my best friend, and my client,

and she's heartbroken over Matt's death.

So you think Kate's innocent?

Without a doubt.

In fact...

I think she's in danger.

Okay. Thanks for the update.

Yeah. Bye.

-Well? -It checks out.

Garrett and his boyfriend are on camera at the theater.

Well, that doesn't prove much.

Kate could've doubled back, killed Matt after 7:00 p.m.

I'm not ruling anything out,

but you have to build your case, detective.

The case would be a lot easier if we had the murder weapon.

-Or Matt's phone. -[scoffs]

Well, we've done more with less.

That's one of Kate's rules, you know.

To hide the murder weapon. Maybe the missing phone.

It's her trying to control the narrative.

Hiding the weapon is every murderer's rule.

[sighs]

What about the letters?

Hey, Kate, could I see you for a second?

Yeah.

[Lenore] Could you tell us about these?

All of Kate's fan mail comes to my address.

These have been showing up for a few months.

Months? Why didn't you tell me?

I didn't want you to be upset.

So, you really don't know where these are from?

Wait a minute.

[Kate sighs]

-Hmm. -Hmm.

[Diggs] Yeah, we can track the postmark.

What if someone was looking for me?

If Garrett has been getting these for months,

and suddenly they show up at my house...

Yeah, your channel does make you a target.

You never mentioned Matt in your show,

but you do call yourself a "good wife."

I could help you. We should work together.

Leave the police work to us, stay out of the way.

And I wanna ask you some more questions.

Oh. more questions.

Great.

This refines the timeline, right?

Thank you for convincing Garrett to come in.

But I can't answer that.

This is an active investigation.

[tense music]

You good?

[music continues]

You like the fruity ones, right?

Yeah.

Strawberry ale.

Thanks, Javier. Um...

Is, is Lisa around?

Yeah, she's in the stock room. Why? What's up?

I just was wondering if Matt happen to have, I don't know,

any disgruntled customers, fired workers?

I know you were already questioned by Detective Diggs,

but I need to find my own answers.

[sighs] Yeah, Matt pretty much got along with everyone.

He was the boss, so, maybe that's why.

Can you make sure these are cold before Happy Hour?

He and Lisa got into it sometimes.

Really? How so?

Lisa is ambitious.

She wants to take our craft brews,

partner with one of the big brands, distribute nationally.

There were some rumors about her and Matt...

what she'd be willing to trade for a title bump.

[scoffs]

[Javier] It's just gossip.

They would stay late, work on brew recipes.

They would fight and banter, and then later

all the tension would be... gone.

-[man 2] Hey, Javier. -Just give me a sec.

You shouldn't be here.

-I, I own the place. -Go.

So, Lisa. Matt and her fought.

I thought bartenders were supposed to be tight-lipped.

-Does she have an alibi? -I'm following up on Lisa.

I'm following up on all the potential suspects.

But, when the husband of the woman who makes a living

talking about dead husbands shows up murdered...

I do have a hard time believing that as a coincidence.

I want justice for Matt. I'm going to find his killer.

And if you keep up with your side investigation,

you're gonna find yourself for an obstruction

of justice charge.

Better than a murder charge.

[sighs]

Look, what about a, uh...

a peace offering?

Matt...

had an apartment upstairs.

We can look at it together.

Or I can look at it, and you can wait for a warrant.

[Diggs] So, this is Matt's man cave?

When's the last time someone was here?

I don't know.

Well, I need you to stay where I can see you,

and do not touch anything.

This place is a mess. Matt was a real neat freak.

-Really? -Hm.

[Diggs] Seems like he might not have been alone.

That, that doesn't prove anything. Matt wouldn't...

What's in here?

[Kate] Uh, I don't know.

Let's find out.

What the hell!

[Diggs] Hm.

Tell me, that's not yours?

Of course, not. It's...

Matt had late nights.

And he had early morning deliveries.

"That's the beer business." That's what he said.

And I...

I was worried about him driving home tired.

[scoffs]

[mellow music]

Sure.

I'm gonna get a team in here.

Were you aware...

Matt was having an affair?

I've never seen any of those things before.

I, uh...

[sighs]

I didn't know my husband.

[pensive music]

-Kate. -Hi, Lisa.

Yeah, if I won't talk to the police, why would I talk to you?

-Did you sleep with my husband? -I have somewhere to be.

All your theatrics at the wake.

The sobbing. The calling him a "genius..."

-He was a genius. -Yeah.

I found your little sex toy trunk.

-Oh, you think that was mine? -Yeah.

As if I'd ever be caught dead in a pleather G-string .

We flirted at work and sexted.

He sent me photos, so I sent some back.

We never had sex, I swear.

Those toys must have been for his other flings.

He was my boss, Kate. What was I supposed to do?

Well, that sounds like harassment.

Did he... Was it unwanted?

I wanted a promotion.

To have more input in the brews and the business.

And it seemed harmless at first.

I really did admire him.

But later...

Well, I had already gone along with so much of it...

Yeah, I knew you loved him.

But Matt was not a good husband.

Geez! Open your eyes.

[pensive music]

[scoffs] Oh, that, uh...

That is the same...

phrase.

And you signed the guest book at the wake.

And the writing matches. What is this, a threat?

No. I...

just wanted to warn you.

About Matt?

-Did you kill him? -No.

[music intensifies]

You should go to the police and tell them everything.

So I become the prime suspect? That works out nicely for you.

No, they have all the rest of the letters.

Withholding evidence just makes you look guilty.

-Get out of my way, Kate. -Hey, uh... Come on, Lisa.

I'm just trying to help you.

Like you were trying to help me.

Oh, thank you.

Can I help you?

Hi. Is Peter Thompson in?

He just left.

I don't know when he'll be back,

nobody tells me anything around here.

-Do you have an appointment? -No. I'm a friend.

I could wait in his office.

You're her.

[chuckles] The, uh, the husband murder lady.

Kate K. "Slay safe."

Yeah, that's me.

[laughs] Oh! Big fan!

You know...

my husband's a real piece of work.

Ugh! Oh! Like yours, I guess.

Oh, no. I-it wasn't. Um...

Matt and I loved each other re...

Oh, yeah, sure.

[chuckles] I mean...

we're all in love until we're not, right?

I think you're innocent.

But, if you weren't, I get it.

[whispers] Men are pigs.

Thanks for watching.

-The police were here yesterday. -Oh, let me guess.

Uh, a serious guy, about this tall named Diggs?

That's him.

He was investigating, you know...

[whispers] The incident.

Right. The incident. Of-of course.

He took a copy of the security footage.

-[Kate] Oh. -Hm.

And... I have a copy too.

One for myself.

You never know when you're gonna need it, right?

You know, Tammy...

it would be really helpful if I could see that footage.

I-I would ask the manager but it seems you're the only one here

who knows anything.

You know what? When my show is up and running,

youshould come on it as a special guest.

-Really? -Yeah.

-When was this? -Last month.

Peter... I mean, Mr. Thompson

was handling some financial matters for Mr. Kelsey.

-What kind? -I don't know.

[Tammy] Something about a second location.

Hm.

I've never seen them argue before.

They were best friends.

Detective Diggs saw this?

Yep.

[sighs]

-Thanks. -Yep. Any time.

So, when am I gonna be on your show?

[chuckles]

Hey, stranger.

Brit, what are you doing here?

You're my muse,

and I'm hoping, my mentor?

I, uh...

Come on, we'd make such a great team.

I'm flattered, but someone is trying to frame me for murder.

Maybe even kill me. I've got the gossip rags all over me.

-So-- -That's the thing though.

They think you're guilty. I don't. I could help you.

Just answer a few questions.

Look, any second Detective Diggs could slap some cuffs on me.

I'm-I'm running out of time,

and it seems like everyone in this town has a secret.

-Do you? -What?

-Have a secret? -Of course not.

The truth always comes out. One way or another.

Well, sure. I hope so.

[dramatic music]

[gasps]

[sighs]

-Hey! You okay? -Ah!

-You look freaked out. -Uh, I, I don't know.

I... I thought, uh... I don't know what I thought.

I saw you come out of the office.

Were you looking for me?

Sort of.

Okay, look. I don't know what they told you.

But... we've been friends for a long time,

and I deserve a chance to explain myself.

[sighs]

Matt and I, we...

Well, it's complicated. I just, I need you to know

that I had nothing to do with those photos.

The what?

What's this?

[Peter] Someone leaked pictures of us

to what seems like every news site on earth.

[sighs]

[sighs] Okay. I have to go.

Kate, please. Look, I need the chance to explain

what you saw at the firm.

[breathing heavily]

Lenore.

Are you okay? Did you run here?

Did you see the photo? It's innocent. I-I swear.

Kate... Kate, breathe.

I saw the picture and immediately recognized

from our couples' vacation last year.

Is this, is this illegal? It-it feels illegal.

Where did they get the photo?

No idea.

One of us get hacked?

But, the thing is, is I think Matt took that photo.

So then, somebody has Matt's phone.

[phone rings]

[pensive music]

[Kate] Oh, my God!

What?

It's Matt... and Lisa.

[music intensifies]

These photos are spreading everywhere.

I'm gonna be a meme in 20 minutes.

[cup shattering]

Hey, I hate that this is happening to you.

We're gonna find out who did this.

[Garrett] What's the problem here?

You look great.

And Peter is hot!

I don't know what you're so pissed about.

They're private photos from Matt's phone.

What can we do, legally?

Oh, you can't sue the whole internet.

Oh, yikes!

Looks like Matt and Lisa were brewing up

more than just pale ales.

Okay, that is not funny.

And she's the one that's sending me those hate letters.

Hm. Meanwhile, Brit is gaining followers.

You know, I bet she's behind these leaks.

Unless it's you.

There's no such thing as bad press.

I would never!

Like you said, it's probably the little wannabe. Right?

Did I tell you that she ambushed me

demanding that we work together?

Well, there you go.

Maybe you should take her up on that offer.

See what she knows.

[mellow music]

[intense music]

Hello?

Hello?

[distant creaking]

[switch clicks]

[suspenseful music]

[grunts]

[water sloshing]

[Lenore] I am working the night shift.

I just came home for a quick shower.

Didn't think you'd be here.

Sorry, if you're trying to avoid me.

It's been a long day.

[Peter] Yeah, for me, too.

My work is stressful, you've no idea.

Peter, please.

[sighs]

Okay. Uh, can just go ahead and finalize the separation?

This limbo thing is driving me crazy.

It is not really right time,

with everything going on.

Yeah, of course, you care more about

how it looks than I how feel.

Hey.

I'm sorry, I should've called first.

But I just couldn't be alone in the house.

Figured we could do game night?

I'm going for a run.

I'll stick to my usual schedule from now on.

You can avoid me if you want to.

Well, you're welcome to stay for a bit,

but I'll have to go to the station soon.

We really don't have to...

No.

[inhales deeply] I want to.

[Lenore sighs]

[Kate chuckles]

So, uh...

do you wanna talk about what I just walked in on?

Are you and Peter okay?

No.

And, no.

[phone ringing]

Sergeant Thompson.

At Mendaville?

-What? -[Lenore] Yeah. I'm on my way.

I'll explain on the way. Come on.

-[Lenore] Sit back here? -Okay.

-Cause of death? -What's she doing here?

She owns the crime scene.

What's the cause of death?

Lisa was bludgeoned with an unknown blunt object.

Similar head wound, length, depth.

So, yeah, we can wait for the crime lab

to give us the report, but my gut tells me

it's gonna be the same murder weapon used in Matt's death.

Oh, shit!

Do we have a time frame?

Javier left her here alone around 6:00 p.m.,

weekend bartender came in found her body.

He was here to get his paycheck.

Her body is still warm upstairs!

[Diggs] I missed something. [Lenore] Hey.

[Diggs] And this is happening again.

Keep it together. You are a professional.

And I need you to solve this now...

before someone else gets hurt.

You mean killed, sarge?

Before someone gets killed.

[dramatic music]

[grunts]

Kate. Hey.

Hey, Peter.

How are you?

Not sleeping so great. You?

Same. Yeah, I guess I'm trying to tire myself out.

You said you wanted to tell me the truth.

Yeah.

Ah, let's go get some tea.

Diggs wants me to come in for questioning later.

Oh.

[scoffs] I hate that I'm a suspect.

I would never hurt Matt.

And I didn't even know this Lisa woman.

What were you and Matt fighting about at the office?

I used to have a gambling problem in college.

I outgrew it, straightened up.

And then, a few years ago, I started again.

Little sports betting.

It was harmless, until I started losing.

How much?

I had a secret credit card, and I maxed it out.

Did Matt know this?

He offered to help me payoff my debt

and kick the habit if I introduced him at the office.

He wanted to secure financing

for Mendaville's second location.

[breathing deeply]

Called in favors, got my boss on board.

And then a few weeks ago, he swings by and says he's out.

Just like that.

I threatened him.

I just felt used.

He didn't want me involved, either.

Like, why would he go to you when we have the money?

Yeah, I don't know.

What were you doing that night?

You went for your run, and you saw me leave, and then?

I went to a poker game.

[chuckles]

I texted Matt before. I was hoping

that I could borrow some money.

He never replied.

Thought I could win it all back, and pay off the debt...

make everything right.

I lost, of course.

Is this what you and Lenore were fighting about?

Yeah.

She found my credit card statement.

Things between us have not been good.

[breathing deeply]

Everything is gonna be okay.

I'll-I'll help you in anyway that I can.

But, you need to go and talk to a therapist.

And no more gambling.

Thanks, Kate.

Hey.

What are you doing here, Kate?

Uh, we were just talking about yesterday.

-Hm. -About everything.

Hm.

Yeah.

Okay. Um, I am-I am...

I'm gonna give you guys a minute.

Diggs is expecting you at the station.

Maybe I should get a lawyer.

Well, just don't lie to the police,

and I'm sure you'll be fine.

[Peter] It's nice to have you give a damn about me

for a change, Lenore.

Peter, please, don't start this again.

I'm under enough pressure at the station.

[door opens]

-Kate, hey. Thanks for coming. -Hey.

Um, isn't this still a crime scene?

Should, should we be here?

Oh, uh, the back room is taped off.

Plus, no one was murdered out here, they said

we can reopen in a couple of days.

-Oh. -Sit, sit.

[Javier] I have some small batch whiskeys I want you to try.

Of course, I want to honor Matt's vision for Mendaville,

but it doesn't mean we can't update a little bit, right?

Um, I guess.

But doesn't it feel a bit soon?

Um... I don't want to sound insensitive.

But I can't help but feel

that this is the moment I've been waiting for.

You know, I... I have everything we need

to take Mendaville to the next level.

-Hm. -I'm ready, Kate.

-You can trust me. -Hm.

Matt had no vision, no drive to expand.

Uh, why do you say that?

Well, 'cause he was content to stay here.

I mean, he's been jerking those VC guys around for months.

So, you were mad at Matt?

Sure, I mean, I saw the way he treated Lisa.

He wasn't a good guy.

Um... Look, Javier.

I, I know you are a savvy businessman.

But, um, I just don't know

if it's the right time to make big moves

for the business.

So, why don't we let the investigation wrap up

and then... then we can talk?

No, I'm not gonna be cut out...

left behind.

Sign this!

[intense music]

-Now! -Oh.

"A transfer of business ownership?"

I... No. No, I-I...

-I have to speak to Garrett. -Don't be stupid.

Don't be stupid, Kate. We know how much you resented,

how much time Matt spent here.

Just sign the papers, and be done with it once...

I'm not gonna hurt you, Kate.

Or maybe I'm the one who should be afraid.

Your husband's dead. His girlfriend, dead.

Huh!

I'm one of the only friends you have left.

Police! Don't move!

She pulls a knife on me and I'm the one going to the station?

Just a quick chat. Don't make me regret not using cuffs.

Smart move, calling Lenore.

[sighs] Yeah.

Um... Tsk.

I've, uh, I've got another scoop

that I think you'll find useful.

But, you've got to tell me about you and Lenore.

Fine.

Okay. Um...

I talked to Peter, and he told me

that his gambling landed him in hot water with Lenore.

And I walked in on them...

talking about getting a divorce.

So...

I-I told you what I know.

You and Lenore...

You guys were partners, right?

She never talked to you about this?

No.

Okay.

Last year, we catch a homicide.

Now, there was some problem submitting the evidence.

There was a little mistake.

Thing is, the guy gets off on a technicality...

they call a police error.

He goes out and he kills again.

Hm.

She and I were partners, but it was my signature

on the botched report.

I get leave with no pay...

she gets my promotion to sergeant.

Oh.

So, uh...

you got something to prove.

You can't mess this up.

-[sighing] Hmm. -Hm.

This is bullshit. I was just trying to talk to her.

Oh, a pro tip, women don't feel threatened

by guys who just want to talk.

I don't think you guys are gonna solve this thing.

Is that right?

This town...

everybody's got a secret...

everybody's trying to cover their own ass.

I mean, how are the police's supposed to find out

who killed Matt when, when they don't know the whole story?

They can't see the complete picture?

What's your secret?

[sighs]

Lisa and I, um...

We used to date.

And then she became so obsessed with Mendaville

and getting a promotion...

Once Matt started flirting with her, she-she dumped me.

We used to dream about running the brewery together.

Honestly, she changed so much when Matt died.

I thought maybe Lisa had done it.

And now?

Any idea who might have killed Matt?

I told you my secret.

What's yours?

I know you never trusted me, and you were right not to.

I guess, I had motive.

Anger, revenge.

But, uh...

I loved Matt.

And I didn't kill him.

Please believe me.

[knocking on window]

What do you think about her? She's always

popping at crime scenes.

-So are you, Kate. -Yeah, but I have an alibi.

Hey. You are not posting that video.

My fans expect content. You know what it's like.

This is my life.

My-my entire reputation, my freedom is on the line.

I've been watching your videos since high school.

Your videos are what inspired me to go into journalism.

And now that I have my own big scoop,

you want me to just... drop it?

You got hustle, I'll give you that.

You, um...

You remind me of me when I just started.

Look, if you delete that video,

we can work together on something bigger.

-Really? -Yeah. You're tenacious.

You're smart. Why wouldn't I wanna work with you?

Oh, my God, Kate!

I won't let you down.

But you have to tell me everything that you know.

It's time to come clean.

[exhales deeply]

That's-that's Matt's phone.

It's not what it looks like. I-I found it.

I was looking through the house after the police left

and I found it in the garden.

I was gonna turn it in to the cops,

but then I found your photos,

of you and Peter.

So, you leaked them to the press.

Where were you the night that Matt died?

I was working overnight at the station.

7:00 to 7:00. I was still there when you had your interview.

Okay. Okay, fine.

But you turn up everywhere that I go.

How is that possible? It's like...

It's like someone is helping you.

Now that you're my mentor, I have to admit.

I've had an inside man.

[chuckles]

[sighs]

Yes, fine. It was me.

-Why? -It's a 24-hour news cycle.

People were starting to lose interest.

I needed to do something to stir you into action.

Brit was an easy mark.

Thank you.

Okay, can we stay focused here, please?

Look, I'm sorry I fed Brit info about your whereabouts.

Okay? I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

You're lucky that I have Diggs finally on my side,

and Javier is on the top of the suspects list.

He had the most to gain now that

Lisa and Matt are out of the picture.

It could be someone else.

A random killer, a-a stalker.

No, it's always the least likely suspect.

Do you ever watch my shows?

It's always the mostlikely suspect.

[sighs]

Do we have a meeting?

[sighs] Did you get any leads from Javier?

Uh, he's being questioned now.

He says that we're not gonna solve this

'cause no one's telling the truth...

that we can't see the full picture.

So, he is our prime suspect right now,

but we do have a new suspect at play.

Who?

You told me that you were on shift

the night that Matt was murdered.

But I pulled the logs, and you're not on them.

You told me you were here, but you weren't.

I lied.

[phone ringing]

It's Peter.

No.

Hey.

-[Peter]Where are you? -Uh, I'm at Garrett's. Why?

[Peter]Lenore forgot her lunch, so I'm at the station,

I just overheard, I think they're going to arrest you.

-What? -[Peter]Yeah.

Apparently, there's new evidence.

-What did they find? -[Peter]I don't know.

But... but you're innocent, right?

Maybe you should just go.

Get on a plane or...

I don't know.

I could help you, if you wanted me to.

No, I-I-I can't run away now.

Not when I'm so close to solving this. I...

I care about you, Kate.

Stay there. I've got a plan.

Brit, let's go.

Just Brit.

That's fine.

[tense music]

Okay, Lenore is gone. Where are you?

[whispers] Bull pen.

-Hi. -[Kate]Walk with confidence.

And don't make eye contact.

[Peter]Her office is straight, and to the left.

Her name is on the door.

I see it.

Lock screen!

[Peter]Open the lower right desk drawer.

There should be a list of passwords in there.

She can never remember hers.

Got it.

[Kate]Look for the digital evidence file.

I-I need to know what they have on me.

Some photos.

CCTV footage from Garrett's building.

Witness statements from Peter...

Javier...

and Lenore.

Lenore gave a witness statement?

Send it.

[suspenseful music]

Oh.

Wow, I, uh...

This must've been going on for...

Lenore and Matt?

According to this, they've been

having an affair for three years.

I thought it was my gambling that was pulling us apart,

but it was here.

She's a cheater.

What a twist!

Our show is gonna be huge.

Don't you realize what this means?

What?

Lenore killed Matt.

[sighs]

[pensive music]

[mellow music]

[phone ringing]

[Kate]I know about you and Matt.

I'm surprised it took this long.

We weren't always careful.

I think it's time we have a talk.

Where are you?

At home, in my studio.

I'll be right there.

[tense music]

[both sighing]

[exhales deeply]

[music continues]

You must think I'm an idiot.

You record me and then edit this any way you want?

[Kate] They're not on.

But this is an interview?

[inhales deeply]

[sighs]

[suspenseful music]

Did you ever have sex in my bed?

Kate, come on.

[Kate] No, I should clarify. Did you ever have sex

with my dead husband in my bed?

We only ever met at the bar.

So, it was your trunk of toys I found.

And here, I thought Matt and I had an exciting sex life.

Matt and I were two lonely people in unhappy marriages.

I never wanted to hurt you.

You're my best friend.

I just...

I fell in love with the wrong man.

That trip to Aspen...

you and Peter wanted to shop and ski,

and that left me alone with Matt.

We thought it would be a one time thing,

just on vacation.

And that we'd come back home and everything would

go back to normal.

But it didn't.

Why did you kill him?

What?

Was it because you realized that he was never gonna leave me?

Or that he was screwing Lisa, too,

so you, so you bashed in his brain and then hers or...?

[Kate] Or did you want me out of the way?

Were you coming for me?

And then, I was in the city so I messed up your plans,

and so you decided to frame me.

Ah...

You say you spent that night at Garrett's house that night,

and, yes, there is CCTV footage of you arriving.

But there's a back door that doesn't have a camera.

And you could have snuck out without anybody knowing.

Okay, so because Garrett's too cheap

to put in more cameras, I'm a murderer?

I came here because I thought you were ready to confess.

Why would I confess when you're the killer?

Notice those lights over by your house?

I-I wonder what they're doing there?

I wonder what they'll find?

Kate...

-What did you do? -[Kate] Oh.

No, you're, you're off duty.

You never carry your gun when you're off duty.

What were you gonna do? Were you going to shoot me,

and try to, try to pretend it was an accident?

You're hoping I'll incriminate myself...

agree with one of your wild accusations.

But I'm a cop, and I know how justice works.

[chuckles] A home-wrecker, with moral righteousness.

Well, I bet right now Brit's livestream viewers...

they think you're pretty damn guilty.

[intense music]

Oh, she did it.

[indistinct radio chatter]

[Lenore]You say you spent the night at Garret's house...

-We found something. -Oh, my God.

-Where did that come from? -Where's your wife?

[indistinct chatter]

I think they're at Kate's.

[indistinct chatter]

[Diggs] What the hell is she doing?

[indistinct chatter]

Pick up, Lenore.

[phone ringing]

-You did it. -Somebody help!

I have to arrest you!

[grunting]

You're a murderer!

[Lenore groans]

-You're crazy! -No, Kate, I'm not!

[grunting]

[thuds]

Run, Kate, run!

You're interfering with the arrest of a murder suspect.

[phone rings]

-Diggs, it's Kate. -[Brit] Don't believe her!

She did it! She's on the run.

Lenore, stay where you are. I'm on my way.

[intense music]

[grunts]

Come on, Kate. There's nowhere to go.

This doesn't have to end badly.

Stay away from me!

Come on, Kate, please.

Just come to the station with me.

[sighs] Come on, don't make me come up there.

[sighs]

[screams]

[Kate] Lenore! Oh, my God.

Help! Help! Lenore!

Help! We're in here!

Lenore?

Help! We're in here!

Lenore! Lenore! Kate, what happened?

-She-she fell. -Back up, don't touch her.

This is Officer Diggs. I'm in the barn.

Officer down! Officer down!

[dramatic music]

All vitals absent.

[dramatic music]

[birds chirping]

[lock clicks]

-[Brit] Hey. -Hey.

-Do you need help? -I'm good.

-So, a few things. -Mm-hm.

Garrett wants a meeting to

discuss your new development deal.

He's asking for more money and creative freedom.

-So I'll set that for tomorrow? -Hm.

Okay. And Javier called again.

About his Mendaville buyout offer.

-Let's let him sweat a bit. -Hm. Ahem.

And finally, did you get a chance

to review my notes on our new podcast?

[Kate] Yes. They are great.

Let's talk about it this afternoon

when I'm done recording.

-Perfect. Yeah. -Okay.

Perfect.

Now, I know this is "Good Wife's Guide to Murder."

But I'm thinking about of a title change.

I, I want to honor what happened to Matt.

And to me.

[scoffs] My best friend betrayed me.

She slept with my husband, she killed him,

and then used her knowledge of my Top Ten rules

to try to frame me.

Rule one...

make a plan.

[suspenseful music]

Appearances are everything.

Wait for the right opportunity.

Hide the murder weapon.

Solidify an alibi.

[music continues]

[thuds]

[thudding]

Patience is a virtue.

Let the inevitable investigation unfold.

Work with the police for as long as it benefits you.

Get a lawyer.

Keep your friends close.

Control the narrative.

[music continues]

Now, there may be one or two wildcards that you don't expect.

But...

chaos can be helpful.

[music continues]

-Sergeant Diggs. -Yes?

Got back the autopsy on Sergeant Thompson, uh, Lenore.

-Anything unusual? -[woman 1] Not really.

Acute subdural hematoma that's consistent with her injury.

But she also had a cranial fracture that's weird,

considering she fell on the back of her head.

Thank you.

[dramatic music]

[grunts]

[Lenore screams]

Help! Help! We're in here!

And, one extra rule that I'm not sure

if I'll ever share

is there's always a better suspect out there.

So find them.

Let's face it. No one's really interested

in a "Good Wife's Guide to Murder."

What we want is a "Good Wife's Guide to Murder,

And How to Get Away With It."

Tsk.

I'm Kate K., and that's all for this week

in "Murder And Marriage."

Slay safe.

[sighs]

[dramatic music]

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[suspenseful music]

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