All language subtitles for Family Practice Mysteries Coming Home - 2024

[♪♪♪]

Right here.

Let's get
the rest of this stuff.

Right here.

- [panel beeping]
- It's not working.

Just bust it open.

That's good, let's go!

[♪♪♪]

[Rachel] Good morning.

Oh, good morning, sweetie.

Sleep good?

Like a baby.

And no bedbugs to report.

- Oh.
- [video game beeping]

How long has he been
taking out enemy warships?

Oh, a good half hour, at least.

Oh.

Oh, my.
These are sinful.

New ingredient...

ricotta cheese.

Ricotta?

That's a little
"Barefoot Contessa" of you, no?

Well, I finally went through
your mom's old cookbooks,

and she had this page
that was dog-eared,

so I guess she was going
to cook them for us.

So, there you go.

Cooked with love,
just like hers.

Matthew?

Oh, Matthew.

Don't you have
a social-studies test today?

Yeah, no worries.

What does "no worries" mean?

Does that mean
you studied for it?

Mom, it's not Pre-calc.

Every grade counts for college.

Where's your sister?

Um... upstairs.

She set a new shower
world record this morning.

Told you she'd be famous
for something one day.

Chloe, we're leaving
in a few minutes!

Did you eat anything
for breakfast?

I'll grab something
on the way out.

Do you like this shirt
with these pants?

You look beautiful.

Better than beautiful.

But, um,
don't put on any more eyeliner.

Did you make your bed?

[Chloe] I can't tuck
the corners your way.

Well, my way
is the only way--

unless you want your bed
to be a big lumpy mess.

Mom, chill.

You're not in the army anymore.

Let's go!

Can we go look at dogs
after school?

What? No.

I'm working
and you have homework.

But you promised
that we could get a dog

when we left Germany,

but you avoid us every time
we try to bring it up.

Not avoiding.

It's just,
a pet is a big responsibility.

[Matthew]
We will do everything.

You won't even
have to be involved.

Okay, I will put it
on the agenda

for the next family discussion.

Get in,
we don't want to be late.

[♪♪♪]

Uh...

Mr. Alexander?

Dr. Hunt is ready for you.

Thanks, Melody.

Well, your blood work
is all within normal range.

You have the coronary arteries
of a 20-year old.

Well, I just ran
the Paris Marathon.

My tenth overall.

Not... Not that I'm bragging.

You should be bragging.

You're putting
the rest of us to shame.

Yeah, well,

it's not like
things are perfect.

You know, I turn 61 next week.

[Rachel] Mm-hmm.

I'm not superstitious,

but that's when my father died.

Prostate cancer.

I'm sorry.

Losing a parent is so hard.

Well...

if it helps,

your PSA is normal,

and it has been that way
for the last...

20 years.

Since you started testing
with Dr. Abrams.

But a normal level
doesn't guarantee

that something abnormal's
not going on inside me.

The MRI will confirm all that.

Will you call me
as soon as the results come in?

Of course. Yes.

[♪♪♪]

[knocking]

Hey.

I'm on my way to get a coffee.
Want one?

Mm-hmm.

[laughs]

- What?
- Mm...

your aura is telling me
your mind is someplace else.

My aura.

Sorry, I guess I am
a little bit distracted.

My children want a dog.

They've been through so much.

I just have this feeling

that they're going to bury
all their pain into an animal

and never really express
the things that matter.

Mm, your kids
probably feel overwhelmed

at all the changes
in their lives.

A dog will give them comfort.

When they get into
a safe zone, they'll...

they'll open up.

I'm worried
they're never gonna open up.

They're teenagers.

Right.

Oh, you're, uh--
you're free for a while.

Next patient's at 3:00 p.m.

[Rachel] Okay.

[♪♪♪]

Hi, buddy.

Yeah.

[♪♪♪]

Aw, cute.

Oh, thank you.

I'm flattered.

I was referring to the cats,

but I think you knew that.

Mm-hmm.
Yin and Yang.

Huh?

Cats make wonderful pets.

They're very independent,
hardly any work required.

I'm here to find a dog.

In theory, anyway.

A dog person.

I guess.

Is that really a thing?

Yeah, for sure.

Cat owners and dog owners

have very different
personalities.

- Really?
- Yeah!

Yeah, see, I read this study,

where cat people tend to be
creative thinkers,

and dog people,
on the other hand,

are known to be...

conventional.

See, because I read

that dogs and their owners

tend to be more outgoing
and expressive.

Yeah, the study also said

that cat people exhibit
higher levels of intelligence.

Albert Einstein had a dog.

- Did he?
- Mm-hmm.

Oh.

Well, it is just a study.

Not a good one.

No, you might
have a point there.

But did you know
that it is a fact

that cats, like their owners,
can be mysterious?

Dogs and their owners
can be quite clever.

Yeah, or just loud.

Woof! Woof! Woof! Woof!

[dogs bark in response]

Okay, see?

I rest my case.

Okay. Well, on that note,

I really enjoyed
our little chat.

It was nice to meet you.

Thank you.
Pleasure is all mine.

I'm Jack, by the way.

I'm Rachel.

Enjoy your cats.

Thank you...

dog person.

Yeah...
Yeah, cat people are better.

We're better, aren't we?

Sorry I'm late.

Oh, that's okay.

I know you're tight for time.

I ordered ahead for us.

[Rachel] Oh, thank you.

Thank you.

[Rachel] Oh!

And before you ask,
my cholesterol is fine.

Who said anything?

You didn't have to,
your eyes betrayed you.

Hey, what is that over there?

Works every time.

Hey, do you talk to the twins?

Of course,
I talk to the twins. Why?

Well, adjusting
from school in Germany

to school here

can't be easy,

but they never tell me
anything important.

They're two good kids.
I wouldn't worry.

Well, promise me

you'll tell me
if you hear anything.

You want me to rat on them?

Yeah, I do.

Um...

Melody?

Oh, my afternoon meditation.

I find it centering.

You should try it.

You find me off-centered?

No comment.

But I can teach you how.

Maybe later.

In the meantime,

I need you to check on
Mr. Alexander's MRI results.

Done. He's fine.
No sign of any abnormal tissue.

He will be so relieved.

Please let him know.

Already tried his cell.

No answer.

And his office wasn't any help.

Oh, okay.
Well, keep trying, please.

Will do.

[dog barking]

Hey, come on, boy.

Come on!

Oh!

Excuse me, sir,
are you okay?

- Not really.
- I'm a doctor, may I help you?

I'd appreciate that.

All right,
tell me what's going on.

Oh, I got this sharp pain
in my stomach.

- Left or right side?
- Left.

You have a fever.

I recognize the hat.

You served with Geronimo?

Yes, ma'am.

Afghanistan.

Heaven on earth.

I was there, too.
Kandahar. Trauma surgery.

I got my leg shot up
pretty bad on a raid.

You folks saved it.

I-- [groans]

Okay. All right.

We're gonna get you
over to the hospital.

- Okay.
- See what's going on.

- -[line ringing]
- Okay. Okay.

Hey.

May I?

Yeah, sure.

Okay...

looks like acute diverticulitis.

They'll probably
keep you here overnight

and run some tests.

No, no.
I can't do that.

Oh, hey.

You don't have a choice.

I got Mickey.

They're holding onto him
in the back.

He can't stay here overnight.

Well, I'm sure
they can figure something out.

He's all I got, Doc.

What if you took him?

What, took your dog?

Oh, please.

It'd just be for a night or two.

He's adorable,
you'll love him.

But--

He's well-trained.

He loves people.

I suppose...

Oh, thank you.

Of course.

I'll make sure
he's well taken care of.

Thank you so much.

Hi, Ross.
This is Dr. Hunt.

Please give me a call
when you get this.

Thank you.

All right...

come here, you.

Let's go.

Oh, my goodness.

Good dog, let's go.

Oh, Mickey,
I hope you like teenagers.

I'm sorry I'm so late.

Mom, you got us a dog?

This is Mickey.

Sit.

[Chloe] What a cute face!

[Rick] Oh, he's a big one.

Don't get excited, everyone.

He's not ours.

Someone needed my help,

so we're fostering him

until he can go back
to his owner.

Cool.

Consider it a try-out
for the future.

Bye-bye.

I have been trying
to reach Ross Alexander

since yesterday afternoon.

I left a couple of messages,
no response.

He's got a lake house
about an hour north.

He likes to go up there
and fish.

There's probably
no cell service.

Maybe.

But he was pretty anxious
for these test results.

Well, I'm sure
he'll call you back soon.

You know what,

I'm going to swing by his house
on my way to the office.

Well, try his home office.

He likes
to hang out there and work.

Okay. See ya!

[♪♪♪]

[knocking]

Ross?

It's Rachel Hunt.

Hello.

Anybody home?

Ross?

[♪♪♪]

So you were alone
when you found the body?

Yes.

I stopped by because I had

some medical information
for Mr. Alexander

and he wasn't answering
his phone.

What information?

A clean MRI of his prostate.

He was remarkably healthy
for a man his age.

You'll be performing
a full autopsy?

Not without signs
of foul play.

Heart attack

or cerebral hemorrhage
from a stroke or aneurysm

are the likely causes.

The dilated pupils?
The tears?

Probably reactions

to the event
that caused the death.

Look, sometimes,
the body just quits

and there's nothing
anyone can do.

[Rick] I've known
since you were five years old,

when you eat those candies,
what that means.

You're upset.

Why don't you take
the rest of the day off

and rest?

Can't.

I have a full afternoon
scheduled.

Where's Mickey?

Upstairs, asleep.

Speaking of,
I heard you again last night.

I talked to some vets I know.

Nightmares, sleeplessness--
it's not uncommon.

You can get some help.

Looking backward
is a waste of time.

Moving forward
is the solution.

Rachel, you don't always
have to be so strong.

Oh, but I do.

The kids don't need to see me
coming apart at the seams.

Okay, well,
let's put the war aside.

What about what just happened--

finding Ross dead?

You need time to process
the shock of that.

Unfortunately,
death is a big part of my job.

Have you any idea how he died?

No.

The coroner thinks it was
some unknown natural cause.

Well, I suppose
that does happen.

Maybe.

But not usually to someone

whose doctor just gave them
a clean bill of health.

And I can't force them
to perform an autopsy, so...

What do you think
an autopsy might find?

Well, his arteries
were totally clean,

making a heart attack unlikely.

I would like to rule out
a cerebral hemorrhage.

Because?

Because then I would know
it wasn't a natural cause,

and I could start looking
for the real reason.

Well, you need to talk
to Jack Quinn.

He's the head detective
here in town.

If something needs to be found,

Jack is the cop to do it.

Okay, I can't walk into
a police station

with nothing but speculation.

Well, I know when
Jack has his lunch every day,

so I'm sure I can arrange a...

an informal introduction.

Yeah.

Yeah, okay.

Uh-huh.

So the perps
just waltzed in.

Yeah, it smells like
an inside job to me.

Okay, run backgrounds
on all of the employees.

We'll bring them in
for interviews.

And double check to see

if there's any security cameras
in the area.

- Okay, thanks.
- Jack!

You remember me talking about
my daughter, the army surgeon?

Oh...

- it's you.
- Hi, Jack.

Wait, but you two
know each other?

We met-- sort of.

Jack is
a highly-intelligent man

who loves cats.

[laughs]

Yeah.

Yeah, that's me.
At least the cat part, anyways.

Yeah. Well, I'll let
you two chat.

- Bye, honey.
- Bye, Dad.

[Jack] Two coffees, please.

This is a coincidence.

Yes, it certainly is.

Rick mentioned
that you were in the military,

served overseas.

So, what did you do there?

Um, mostly
battlefield surgeries,

to start.

And then I was assigned
to the Military Forensic Team.

Thank you.

We'd look into losses that were
in any way questionable.

We needed to be
absolutely certain

and be able to prove
to the brass--

and the press--

who died from what.

It was difficult
but essential work.

I thought
it was important to help

in any way that I could.

Well, it certainly seems
like you did that, and more.

About yesterday...

I'm really sorry
if I came off--

No.

I'll forgive you
on two conditions.

Name them.

First...

promise me you'll never
bark in public again.

Done.

Secondly...

help me get an autopsy
for Ross Alexander.

I was his doctor,

and something about his death
doesn't sit right with me.

Coroner's report already
ruled that as natural causes.

After the most cursory
look-see ever.

Autopsies rarely
tell us anything new.

Other than being
very expensive.

It's not like combat.

In this town,

you're not gonna find many cases
of intentional death.

I'm sure that
you know your stuff, but...

I can't call
the coroner's office

without something more concrete.

Sorry.

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[Davrow]
Well, even for a family member,

that would be
an unusual request.

I just have a terrible feeling
I might have missed something,

and if I could examine him,

that would really
put my mind at ease.

Well...

as long it stays
between the two of us,

I don't see what harm a...

a once-over would do.

[♪♪♪]

May I?

Of course.

[phone rings]

Um, if you'll excuse me.

Meredith. Leonard.

I am so sorry for your loss.

Uh, this is my brother, Phil.

Ross was so respected
in the community.

His loss is a great tragedy.

That is very kind of you
to say, thank you.

I know we came unannounced,

but we're hoping
we can see him now, if possible.

Well, if you'll give me
a few minutes,

I can prepare him for viewing.

I'll check the schedule.

Excuse me.

Hello.
I'm Dr. Rachel Hunt.

Yes. You're the doctor
that found Ross.

Yes, I am.
Uh, Mrs...?

Meredith Alexander.

Uh, Ross was my brother-in-law.

Leonard Alexander.

He was my brother.

And this is my wife's brother,
Phil Lewis.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Thank you.

Ross was in excellent health
when I saw him.

Nothing suggested this outcome.

I'd like to know what happened,

and as his brother,
you can authorize an autopsy.

You want permission
to cut him open?

Are you serious?

The coroner's office

handles these procedures with
great discretion and respect.

[Leonard] Yeah, I, uh...

I appreciate your concern,
but I...

I can't let you put our family
through that.

I'm sorry.

I see.

I'm so sorry
for your loss.

[Leonard] Thank you.

[Leonard] Come on.

Dr. Hunt!

What happened back there
was very upsetting.

I am so sorry,
that was not my intention.

- I'll go apologize.
- No, don't.

The best thing
you can do right now

is keep your nose
out of our family's business.

You know, Rach,

you are the spitting image
of your mom.

You think so?

Oh, yeah.

Especially in that lab coat.

You know, I think I might have
been her very first patient.

Oh, I think
that was probably my dad.

[laughing]

I'm sure you're right.

We're so glad
to have you back home, Rachel.

And I'm very sorry
for your loss.

Thank you, Lynn.

Well, this has always been home,

and Steve and I had planned
to come back here

after our military careers
were over.

How are the kids doing?

Well, I will feel a lot better
once they've settled in.

Just give it time.

With a mother like you,
they'll find their way.

Thank you.

So...

your blood work
is excellent.

And everything else
is well within normal.

That's a relief.

Our health is everything.

I mean, look at poor Ross.

I was devastated
by his sudden death.

It was a shock to all of us.

He was such a dear friend.

He and his late wife, Katie,
they... they were like family.

I just had lunch
with him last week.

He seemed fine.

I mean, he was upset
about something that day, but...

What do you mean, upset?

Well, he had to step away
from the table to take a call,

and...

I could hear
how heated it became.

It's almost like
he was being threatened.

Threatened how?

I don't know.

I certainly didn't want to ask,

but, uh, I had never
seen Ross so upset.

That was the last time
I saw him.

Huh.

[Jack] Your witness sounds

pretty vague
about what she heard.

- Detective Quinn--
- Jack.

Jack.

Something is not right
with Ross Alexander's death.

I had a look at the body.

He almost certainly
didn't have a heart attack,

and the other indicators

tell me he didn't die
of natural causes.

The question is, what happened?

Who let you
look at the body?

Uh... the-- the funeral home
and the family.

Really?

Regardless, this is
the kind of thing

we saw a lot in Afghanistan.

A death would seem like
one thing

and then turn out to be
something else entirely.

Rachel, I'm sorry.
This isn't Afghanistan.

That sort of thing
just doesn't happen here.

Can you be certain?

What are you suggesting?

An autopsy.

As much as I would love
to do that for you,

I can't just ask
for an autopsy--

which is very expensive
and invasive--

based on you having
a funny feeling.

What I can do

is I can look into
the phone records

and see if there's anything
there about the call,

and if there is,

then we can move
in that direction,

but if there isn't,
we leave it at that.

Okay, fair enough.
Thank you, Jack.

[Rick]
It sounds a little ghoulish,

poking around a dead body.

I'm sure the family
wasn't too pleased.

But learning that somebody
threatened Ross--

that's important.

I don't think Jack Quinn
was very impressed with me.

I'm going to keep
poking around.

I owe that to Ross.

Well, I admire your intention,

but nothing can be done
about the most important thing--

Ross is gone.

"Nothing can be done."

That's what the doctors said
when mom was sick.

You know me,
I can't rely on others.

I need to figure
things out for myself.

True.

What about that brother-in-law?

Didn't he warn you to stay away
from the family's business?

I made you guys cookies.

- Thanks, honey.
- Oh, don't mind if I do.

He was just
reacting emotionally.

The whole family
is broken up.

I'm sure they would be
very grateful

if I found something concrete.

Wait, what help isn't wanted?

Your mom's investigating
Mr. Alexander's death.

She feels it wasn't natural.

I just have suspicions,
that's all.

Mom, you should go
to where he works

and ask about enemies.

Like, that's what
they'd do on SVU .

SVU ?

Special Victims Unit .

Smart kid.

Huh.

[♪♪♪]

Rachel.

Ross's doctor, right?

- Yes.
- Avery Smith.

- Nice to meet you.
- A pleasure.

Please, let's go to my desk.

You know,
I can't begin to tell you

how shaken up we all are here.

None of us knew Ross was ill.

Well, that's the thing,
Mr. Smith.

He wasn't.

He was very healthy.

Please, call me Avery.

Avery.

Can you think of anyone
who may have...

um, well, may have
wanted to harm Ross?

No.

And you're not gonna
find that person here.

His writers, editors,
publishers--

everyone who worked for Ross
loved him.

That seems to be
the universal opinion.

Yet, you're asking
if he had any enemies.

Yes.

Well, he was threatened
in a phone call last week.

You know, Ross prided himself

on our hard-hitting
investigative work.

He never pulled any punches

when it came to
what he was prepared to print.

Did he ruffle
anyone in particular?

Dave Stringer
comes to mind.

- Do you know him?
- Mm-mm.

He's a local
nursing home owner

accused of corruption.

Ross did some of
the investigating himself.

Wait a second,

I remember seeing that name
on some papers

when I found Ross.

So, was there bad blood

between Ross and this,
uh, Stringer guy?

Certainly on Stringer's part.

You know, I'm pretty sure
Ross had a file.

He always kept detailed notes

on all the stories
he was investigating.

Can we see it?

Yeah. Let me go grab it.

Great.

[♪♪♪]

Hey, girl.
How you doing?

I've been drowning in homework.

I can't believe
how much they give us.

Well, I've got something

that might
turn that frown around.

Well, that'd be welcome.

A spot just opened up
on the cheerleading squad.

Interested?

I've never even cheered
a minute in my life.

Like, wouldn't I have to
try out, or something?

We'll teach you a couple moves.

Okay. Yeah.

Like, when do you want
to do this?

How about now?

Oh, well, I was just
gonna go home with my brother.

Look who's coming.

"...and if you persist

in publishing
defamatory articles,

I will have no choice
but to ruin you,

professionally and personally."

Where did you get this?

I met with Avery Smith
at "The Observer".

It was in a file
that Ross had.

Did you see the articles?

Drafts. One of them
was on Ross's desk.

Huh. Okay.

Well, it's a potential motive.

But, still,

there's nothing on means
and opportunity,

- and there's still no proof--
- ...proof of foul play.

So, no grounds for you
to open an investigation?

Well, maybe.
It's a start.

That combined with
the threatening phone call...

Yeah, I was gonna
tell you about that.

So, the call is unidentifiable,

so it's most likely
a burner phone.

Suspicious.

Certainly raises
more questions.

You know what would provide
some clarity.

An autopsy.

You don't like to take no
for an answer.

It's a dog-person trait.

Thank you.

Um, excuse me,

it's family time.

I understand

and I apologize
for the intrusion.

I'm with Metro PD

and I have a court order

to have this body transferred
for an autopsy.

What?

Don't you have any decency?

Please, we're doing this
for you and your family.

This is a terrible time
for our family.

Can't you just leave us alone?

You're only making it worse.

I'm telling you,
stay out of our business.

We'll be in touch.

That did not go well.

No. No, it didn't.

Listen, I'm gonna
bring Stringer in.

See if I can rattle
his cage a bit.

So, we're on the same team,
Detective Quinn?

We've always been
on the same team.

I just didn't want you
getting your hopes up

until we knew that
a homicide actually took place.

I'm really hoping

the autopsy's
going to prove that.

All right, I'll drop you off,

then I'll call you
after the interview,

let you know how it goes.

Can I be there for it?

Please?

You know, we generally
don't allow--

At least let me watch?

I have some experience
with this.

Okay, you can watch,

but what you see
and what you hear stays there.

[car engine turns over]

You and Mr. Alexander enjoyed
an extensive correspondence.

I didn't enjoy anything
about Ross Alexander.

We know, Dave.

We have the emails.

Well, he was
trying to ruin me.

And that angered you?

Yeah. How would you react?

Not with the kind
of threats that you made.

"I'll rip your heart out
if you continue."

It's a figure of speech.

Besides, I thought he died
of a heart attack.

Now, why would you
say that, Dave?

'Cause the cause of death
hasn't been stated.

Do you know something
that I don't know?

Is there something
you wanna tell me, Dave?

Why don't we start

with where you were the night
that Ross Alexander died.

I was hoping he'd confess
and beg for mercy.

Well, the cases
are rarely that dramatic.

Mostly, we build them
one piece at a time.

Hey...

chin up.

We're just getting started.

[Rachel] Hey there.

How are you feeling today?

Better.

Can you tell them
I'm okay to go home?

Not so fast.

I spoke to the doctor in charge,

and she said your diverticulitis
has improved,

but they're not quite ready
to discharge you yet.

This is where
you need to be for now.

Do you have a regular doctor?

No.

Okay. Well, you do now.

As soon as you're discharged,

I want to see you in my office.

We're going to get you better.

Deal?

Yeah.

Yeah, sure.

Thanks, Doc.

I just...

I can't wait
to see Mickey.

I miss him.

I'm sure he misses you, too.

I promise you, he is getting
a lot of love and attention.

Okay. Okay.

David...

...you didn't list an address

or whether you have a job

on your admittance form.

I, uh...

haven't been able to make rent,

so they're gonna kick me out.

I've been looking for work,

but I'm having trouble
finding a job.

Ever worked in a kitchen?

Yeah.

I learned how to cook
in the marines.

They loved my cooking.

You've never tasted a burger
till you tasted one of mine.

Mickey'll tell ya.

[laughs]

The cafe I go to
is looking for some help.

I think they'd like you.

You think so?

I do.

I'll speak to them.

I'm sure
we can work something out.

If you're okay with that.

Oh, yeah.
Definitely.

Great.

Is that my slipper?

Um, yeah.
He found it.

I've been looking for that.

So, I just heard from Chloe.

She's trying out
for cheerleaders.

Yeah, exciting.

I think it's good for her.

A chance to make
some new friends.

I guess.

If those are the kind
of friends you want.

How about you?

Are you still thinking
of joining the chess club?

Maybe.

I think it's good
to get involved.

I'm just not as confident
and outgoing as Chloe is.

Honey...

not everyone is outgoing,

and that is fine.

You are so many other things
that are special.

Okay, Mom.

I will give it some thought.

Okay.

Um...

Hey, Chloe mentioned

that you're investigating
a patient who died.

You think someone
may have killed him?

Well, I'm not sure,

but I do think

somebody might have wanted
to hurt Mr. Alexander,

and I want to figure out
who that could be.

Cui bono?

Hmm?

Latin.

"Who benefits?"

Who benefits?

[♪♪♪]

Mr. Flexner,
thank you for seeing me.

Of course.

Ross Alexander
was a dear friend,

as well as a client.

As you know,

I treated him just before
his untimely passing.

You know, he was one of
the smartest businessmen

that I'd ever met.

Please.

Dr. Hunt, I have to ask you,

why exactly is Ross's doctor

coming to visit

with his accountant
and business manager?

I was hoping to ask you
some questions.

Well, I'm not really sure
what kind of help I can be.

And the police said

if they needed
any more information,

they'd call.

I'm wondering who might benefit
from his death.

Well, I'm sure
you can appreciate

that I can't really discuss

any business
that I had with Ross.

Of course.

Still, I'm hoping there are
a few things you can talk about.

There's really
not much more to say.

He ran a chain
of very successful newspapers.

Solid investments.

No debt.

Now it's really just
a case for the courts.

What do you mean?

Well, Ross was
very superstitious

about planning
for his inevitable future.

He died without a will.

And with his wife having passed
and no children,

I assume that his assets

will simply be passed along
to his brother.

Leonard.

Leonard, that's right.
His next of kin.

Does Leonard know this?

You know,
to be absolutely honest,

I don't really think he and Ross
ever spoke about it.

Dr. Hunt. Hi.

Hello, Meredith.

I was going to call you.

I'm glad
we bumped into one another.

I wanted to apologize
for yesterday,

how we all acted
about the autopsy.

It was unfortunate timing.

You're doing what you think
is best for Ross,

and we all respect that.

I mean, if there is
something really amiss,

then we should know.

His memory deserves the truth,
as do you and his whole family.

Thank you so much.
We all appreciate that.

Of course.

[knocking]

- Rachel.
- Hey.

So, I just learned
something really interesting.

What is it?

Ross died intestate.
He had no will.

Huh.

Yeah, that is surprising,
considering his obvious wealth.

Only update I have for you

is we are still chasing down
Stringer's alibi.

So, a confession
and plea for mercy

are still in play?

The autopsy shows
nothing suspicious

about Alexander's death.

And with no evidence
of foul play,

this investigation

probably isn't gonna go
that far.

I know
that's very disappointing.

Something feels off, Jack.

There's more to it.

A healthy man dies
for no apparent reason,

leaves no will.

An angry businessman
threatens his life.

There are too many
unanswered questions.

Well, there certainly is
a lot to discuss.

Perhaps over dinner?

If you're up for that?

Yeah. Yeah, sure.

Okay. Tonight?

I know
a fantastic Italian place

that you might not
have discovered.

That sounds great.

[Rachel]
The police brought in Stringer.

Of course, he denied

having anything to do
with Ross' death.

Hmm. Does he have an alibi?

They're running it down.

Avery,
Ross didn't die naturally,

I'm certain of it.

But I can't prove it,
much less convince the police.

So, I did get more
on Mr. Stringer.

He was arrested
two years ago.

Assault with a deadly weapon.

Apparently, he took a tire iron
to some poor guy.

I mean, he beat him up
pretty bad.

What happened?

Charges were dropped.

Let me guess,
the victim's memory disappeared?

The victim did.

- What?
- Yep.

Just up and vanished.

No forwarding address, nothing.

One day, he was just gone.

Police never heard
from him again.

Does Quinn know this?

Probably.

Avery, if Ross was murdered,

is Stringer capable of that?

And if not him,
then someone else, and why?

Do you have another thread
you can pull?

I don't know.

The coroner wasn't very helpful,

and neither was
Ross's accountant.

Ah, just a bump in the road.

More like a brick wall.

There has to be
something more to this.

If I gave up
every time I hit a dead end,

I'd have exactly zero pieces
of investigative journalism

published.

Can you lend me
any journalistic expertise?

Keep asking questions, Rachel.

You never know when the story's
about to break wide open.

Okay.

Nothing in the autopsy

suggests heart attack
or cerebral hemorrhage.

Then how do you explain
his death?

I'm not sure.

And I'm okay with that.

A-- A toxin in his system

would explain the dilated pupils
and excess tears.

It might.

So, we ran a standard
preliminary analysis,

looking at 100 or so compounds,

like alcohol, cocaine,
amphetamines,

and some common poisons,
such as arsenic and strychnine.

That's it?

I also used
our gas chromatograph,

which tests for certain metals
and subtle compounds.

I appreciate your hard work,

but that leaves

hundreds of other potentially
poisonous substances.

True.

But I can't test
for what I don't know.

If you bring me a name,
I can try.

Short of that,
you're out of luck.

Okay, I'm going to send you
a list of just a few more toxins

to test for.

I'll be on the lookout for it.

Amiton...

Digoxin...

Ricin.

Yes, yes, yes.

Melody, do me a favor.

Will you please call
the coroner's office

and give her this list of toxins
to test for?

Easy.
Uh, it's five o'clock.

Don't you have a big date
to get ready for?

It's not a big date, it's...

it's a professional dinner.

Okay, we can call it that.

Uh, either way,
you'd better get going.

I will, I just need my keys.

I don't...

Did I put them in--

Nervous about tonight?

Does it show?

Boy, does it.

Just-- Just take a moment, okay?

Close your eyes.

Take a deep breath.

That was good.
Thank you.

I am so proud of you, Chlo.

A cheerleader!

Really?

Yeah.

You'll make
a lot of new friends.

I guess.

They asked me to work on
a car-wash fundraiser.

Ooh, that sounds fun.

Maybe you could get
Matthew involved.

You think Matthew
wants to hang out

with a bunch of rah-rah girls
and jocks?

Well, it's tough,
moving to a new town.

You know that.

You two need to look out
for each other.

That's what brothers
and sisters do.

Okay, I get it.

Not that.

What about
the black cocktail dress?

Mm, that seems
a little too formal,

like this is a serious dinner.

Maybe something like this?

Like I do this every night.

But you don't.

What?

Like, go out with
a man every night.

In fact, this is
the first time since--

I know.

Since your father.

So is this,
like, a real date?

I don't know.

Well, either way,
you'll look beautiful.

Did your grandpa pay you
to say that?

I'll never tell.

- Thank you.
- Thank you.

You know, I really wish
we had something to celebrate.

Well, you have
two new roommates.

Yin and Yang.

Of course.
To Yin and Yang.

So how about you,
Miss Dog Lover.

How's the search going?

Well, I'm trying to decide
if the kids are ready.

It's a big responsibility.

We're looking after
a friend's dog right now.

Well, I wouldn't get
too attached.

Uh, I'm referring to the dog,
not the owner.

You know, 'cause otherwise,
I might have competition,

and then I--
I'd have to arrest him.

- The dog?
- Yeah, the dog.

So, how are you dealing

with adjusting to life
outside of the military?

I loved my time in the service.

Next to raising two kids,

it was the most rewarding
experience of my life.

But it's an adjustment.

Especially for the kids.

Kids are very resilient,

and I'm sure, given time,
they'll adapt.

Do you have kids?

Yeah.
They're called detectives.

Actually, on that subject...

I had my guys look at
Stringer's alibi.

It doesn't check out,
so we're bringing him back in.

But the only problem is,

we still don't know if there's
actually been a murder.

Have you heard any news
from the coroner's office?

Well, I gave her

a pretty lengthy list
of substances to look for,

so I've got my fingers crossed.

We need a breakthrough, Jack.

Investigations take
unexpected twists and turns

all the time.

Is this too much
shop talk for you?

Believe it or not,

I actually find it
very endearing.

[phone buzzing]

I, um-- I should get that.

This is Dr. Hunt.

Uh, well,
he's sitting right here.

Okay.

Okay, thank you very much.

Uh, we need to go,
that was the coroner's office.

I thought you'd want
to see this.

I found traces
of one lethal toxin,

succinylcholine.

Significant amounts were present
in Alexander's tissues.

Translation, please?

Succinylcholine is often used

as a paralytic agent
in anesthesia.

It's also known as
the perfect poison,

because it's nearly impossible
to detect.

[Jack]
Could this have killed him?

Absolutely.

Ross Alexander was murdered.

So, your instincts
were spot on.

Must feel good.

For a second, yeah.

But then, I thought about

the depravity
of what was done to him.

Well, we got the "how".

Now we just need the "who".

I'm all ears.

Okay, so, I did do some digging
on Leonard Alexander,

since he stands to inherit
the entire estate.

But...

everyone I spoke to

said he and Ross
got along great.

Unless the potential windfall
outweighs any brotherly love.

See, that's the thing.

By all accounts,

Leonard and his wife live
a very comfortable life.

A house on the beach in Cabo.

A pied-à-terre in New York.

So, putting poison
and a hypodermic needle

in his hands

seems like a bit of a long shot.

Just one caveat...

his business is feast or famine,

depending on interest rates
and home buying,

and as of late,

the waters
have been pretty choppy.

He doesn't strike me
as a murderer.

You did promise Meredith

you'd keep her
in the loop, right?

Mm-hmm.

Okay.

So, pay the lovely couple
a visit.

Tell them about the poison.

See how they react
in the moment.

Seems a little devious.

Bingo.

Investigative Journalism 101.

You're learning, Rachel.

[Leonard] Poisoned?

Are you sure?

[Rachel]
There is no other explanation

for the succinylcholine
in his system.

That's-- that's horrible.

I-- I--

I cannot imagine anyone

wanting to do
such a thing to Ross.

That's what I was hoping
to figure out--

who might have a reason
to do something like this?

A personal beef?

Or a business dispute?

No. As far as I know,
he got along with everyone.

- Right?
- Yeah.

No business dealings
that went bad?

No, I-- I...

I don't know anything
about Ross's business dealings.

Is there anything else,
Dr. Hunt?

Yes. Do you know
a Dave Stringer?

- No.
- Yes.

Uh, that's the guy that--

Oh, the guy
who owns the nursing homes?

Yeah. I'm sorry, yes. Yes.

I-- I-- I'm aware of him.

He sent some very threatening
emails to Ross.

Well, Ross never
said anything to us.

Do you think
it could be him?

I don't know.

Thank you for your time.

I'm sure the police
will let you know

if they learn anything at all.

Uh, thank you, Dr. Hunt,
for coming by.

I'll, um...

I'll take you out.

[Rachel] Hey there.

Oh, hey.

How's Mickey?

He's good.

I'm sure he misses you, though.

We've been through
hell and back together.

David, Dr. Stein says

you're not taking
your medication.

You need to do that.

You have a number of conditions
that need addressing.

I guess I just
don't see the point.

These aren't
difficult problems to treat.

You don't understand.

For the past ten years,

all I've been doing
is treating medical problems.

This diverticulitis
is only the latest.

Okay. Well, I know about
the blood pressure.

What else is going on?

I got a metal rod
holding my leg together,

and, every year,

it seems an infection flares up
and threats of amputation.

Okay.

That's gotta be tough.

Yeah, well, you can see why
it all seems pointless.

David, we both saw
a lot worse in that war.

Well, I lost my faith
to that war.

And my health.

I mean, as far as I can tell,
you didn't lose a thing.

I lost my husband.

His name was Steve.

It was a Special Ops raid
gone bad in Syria.

You lost family.

I shouldn't have said that.

We were all there for a reason.

Now...

do you have any family?

Anyone who matters to you?

- Other than Mickey?
- Mm-hmm.

I've got
some nieces and nephews.

I see them often enough.

I've got my son and daughter.

They're what get me
through this.

I'm betting that

your nieces and nephews
need you.

And I know
that Mickey needs you.

Hey, Matthew.

What?

Just thought I'd be nice
and say hi, that's all.

Hey.

Easy, huh?

Anyway, you probably know
about the car wash

that's happening this weekend.

Yeah, the cheerleader thing?

We could really use the help,

so hoping I can count on you.

Sure, I guess.

Also, there's a party
happening afterwards

at one of the girl's houses.

Thought maybe
you'd wanna come with me.

Really?

Yeah.

You might meet some people,
make some new friends.

Yeah, okay.

[Rachel] Oh, hey, Jack.

Hey!

I was in the neighborhood.

I was just stopping off
for some take-out,

and I thought
I would take a chance

that maybe you love
Chinese food, too.

Aren't you full of surprises?

I do love Chinese food.

Well, we did get interrupted,
as you recall,

at our last dinner.

And, you know,

we didn't really get a chance
to get to know each other.

Let's see what you brought.

- This is delicious.
- Mm-hmm.

Where did you find this place?

I can't divulge
that information.

They're in
the witness protection program.

[laughing]

Stop.

Speaking of divulging,

I recall divulging quite a bit
the other night at dinner,

and yet I know very little
about Detective Jack Quinn.

Tell me about yourself.

I'm from the Midwest.

Dad was a fireman.

Mom was a kindergarten teacher.

They're both retired.

They live upstate.

I visit them often.

As a good son should.

And, two years ago,

I moved here to take over
the Detective Division.

No Mrs. Quinn along the way?

No.

I was close.

I was engaged a few years back.

And?

And I was involved
in a shooting,

and after that,
she decided that

a policeman's wife
wasn't what she was into.

You were shot?

The bullet just grazed me,
so it doesn't count.

If it hits you, it counts.

I would know.

I've sewn up plenty
of bullet wounds in my time.

Yeah, I guess you would have.

[phone rings]

Sorry, I have to take this.
Okay.

Hi.

All right. Well then, we'll see
if he makes bail in the morning.

Yeah, on my way.

I'm sorry, I have to go.

- Seems like a theme for us.
- It's fine.

You know that recent robbery

that happened
at the pharmaceutical warehouse?

- Mm-hmm.
- Guess what was taken.

- Succinylcholine.
- Yeah.

And there's more.

My team just arrested
a local dealer,

who was holding
some of the stolen oxy

that was taken at the same time.

Is he the one that stole it
in the first place?

Don't know.

He's not talking,
he's lawyered-up,

but if I can get him
to start talking,

then we're that much closer
to finding the killer.

Sit.

Up-up!

Ah, more candies.
Feeling better?

Not really.

My mind is racing.

I keep wondering
what I'm missing.

I thought running
was supposed to clear your head?

That's what you always said.

Not today.

I can't let this go, Dad.

There's this guy, Dave Stringer,

who may have a motive.

You know, I have some ideas
about the murder,

if you're interested.

Shoot.

Well, Ross was a great guy,

but how well
did we really know him?

I mean, I don't know a man
who doesn't have some secrets.

Oh...

Care to share yours?

Not with you.

But isn't digging into
Ross's personal life a little...

Invasive?

Well, I was thinking creepy.

But if you were okay
with "creepy,"

where would you start?

His laptop, I guess.

The police
will have that already.

You are angling to be

part of
our little investigative team.

I in-- investigate.

Ha! No.

Thank you.

I haven't said a lot
about my husband.

Practically nothing.

Honestly,
it's still pretty raw,

even though it's been two years.

He wasn't even supposed
to be on that mission.

He was supposed to be
in a supervisory role only,

but one of his men got sick,

and he volunteered.

Do you resent his choice?

No, because that was Steve.

Always the first to jump
in the way of danger.

Jack Quinn and I
had dinner again.

That's...

That's good, right?

I don't know
if it's too soon to be dating.

I'm afraid
how the kids will respond

if it goes any further
than just dinner.

How do you feel?

I don't know.

- Hey, Jack.
- Rachel, hey!

Look, I'm really sorry,
but I'm headed to court.

That's okay,
I just have a quick question.

Ross's laptop--

was there anything on it
that might give us clues?

- Been through it.
- Mind if I take a look?

- Rachel...
- Can't hurt, right?

Okay.

But it can't leave
Evidence Lock-up.

- Okay. Thank you.
- Okay.

I have to go.

Thank you.

Hey, squad mate,
whatcha doing?

Just working on
my Lit homework.

Glad I caught you.

Something we need to discuss...

your brother.

Matthew?
Like, what about him?

I saw you put his name
on the guest list

for the car wash after-party.

Yeah, you told me
to invite people.

Yeah, but it's getting
kinda full now,

so maybe you could take him off?

You want me to disinvite him?

He's kinda...

different.

He's not different.

I mean, like, maybe
he's not as social as others.

It's just,
with so many people coming,

we thought
maybe you could help us out.

Oh.

Thanks for being
a team player, Chlo.

Knew I could count on you.

He has a son?

Avery, I just discovered
something huge.

Ross had a son.

A genetic son

whom he'd only recently
come into contact with.

His name is Danny Murphy.

That's news.

[Rachel] And get this,

in their last message,

they talk about a plan

to meet the night before
I discovered Ross's body.

Maybe that's your killer?

That's exactly
what I'm thinking.

There was no will,

so Danny Murphy
is Ross's only offspring--

he stands to inherit everything.

This Danny Murphy's
got quite the rap sheet.

A long criminal record,

with a history of armed robbery,

history of drug addiction.

So, if you could place him

at Anderton Medical Supply
the other night...

Yeah, that is
my working theory.

Tracking him down now.

We'll see what he has to say.

I'm sorry
to drop by unannounced.

I have some information
to share with Leonard.

Is he here?

Uh, Leonard's on his way back.

If you'd like to wait,
I can offer you tea.

Unfortunately,
I don't have much time.

Oh, thank you.

Please.

There's...

something
I think you should know.

Okay.

We've learned that
Ross had a biological son.

A man who he'd just met through
Family Roots DNA dot com.

Uh...

Are you serious?

His name is Danny Murphy.

Ross didn't tell you
or Leonard about him?

No.

No, never.

And Leonard
would have said something

if they'd discussed it.

How is this possible?

Apparently, he was involved
with a woman decades ago,

before he met Katie,

and they gave Danny up
for adoption as a baby.

I guess he didn't want
anyone to know about this.

And this Danny Murphy?

Where is he now?

He has been
in and out of prison

and halfway houses,

and just showed up.

They were supposed
to meet at a hotel

the night that Ross died.

What do the police say?

They want to talk to him.
That's all that I know.

You'll let Leonard know
that I stopped by?

Of course.

And you'll let us know
if you hear anything else?

Absolutely.

Thank you.

Hey there, how you doing?

Better.

Especially
once I get out of here.

We are going to make
this civilian life

work for you, soldier.

Thanks, Doc.

I'm sure you will.

Hey, uh, how's civilian life
working for you?

So far, so good.

I remember what it was like
for me back in those early days.

Man, it was rough.

I was a total
fish out of water.

I get that.

Well, I am going
to write prescriptions

for your blood pressure
and your cholesterol,

but I need you to promise me

that you will take the meds
as directed.

I promise.

All right.
And I want to see you

in my office in two weeks
for a check-up.

We're gonna get you well.

Okay, Doc.

Hey, how's Mickey doing?

He's good. Uh, would you
excuse me a second?

- Yeah. Yeah, sure.
- Okay.

Hey, boy!

How good to see you!

Thank you so much.

My pleasure.

I missed you, boy.

Yeah!

All right,
let's get you out of here.

Let's go!

Yeah.

[phone buzzing]

- Hi, Jack.
-Hey.

So, we spoke to Danny Murphy.

He's a bit
of a slippery character,

but he did provide us
with an alibi

for when he was supposed
to meet with Alexander.

Said his car broke down
on the way.

You don't believe him.

Not sure.
We're checking it out.

And the night of the robbery

at the medical supply?

Yeah, same deal.
A different alibi.

And Stringer's alibi?

Nothing checks out with him,

so we have asked a judge
for a search warrant.

Stringer's lying.

Please don't let this
be a dead end.

Just keep the faith.

I'll let you know
as soon as I do.

Okay.

Bye.

[♪♪♪]

[♪♪♪]

[♪♪♪]

[♪♪♪]

About that party on Saturday?

Yeah, I was gonna ask you
about that.

What do people wear
to those kind of parties?

See...

it's kinda just,
like, not happening.

It was canceled?

Sort of, yeah, yeah.

What do you mean "sort of"?

It's either canceled
or it wasn't.

Okay.

The party's still
on, for now.

But I just, like,

don't think it makes sense
for you to come with me.

[Matthew] Why not?

Well, they already
invited too many people,

so they had to make
some cuts, and...

And I'm the only one
who can't go.

Well...

It's fine.
I get it.

You do?

Yeah.

I mean, you're protecting me.

Let's face it,

I'm not even
on the edge of popular,

so I'm not gonna fit in
with anyone,

and you don't want me
to have a bad time.

No, it-- it's not that.
I just...

It's fine.
I'll be fine.

I'll go to the movies
with Grandpa.

[phone buzzing]

Hi, Jack.

We found Murphy.

Great.

Not really.

He's dead.

Happened maybe
a couple hours ago.

Hey, Rachel.

What have we got?

Danny Murphy
was found dead last night.

Yeah, I heard.

The police are refusing
to give anyone any quotes.

Good job.

It's too coincidental.

Someone wanted,
or needed, him dead.

Who you thinking?

Who benefits?

The brother?
Mr. Stringer?

Well, Leonard had
the most to gain

from Murphy's death.

Stringer had motive
to kill Ross,

but Murphy?

Yeah, but is that enough

to make either of them
the killer?

It's just too convenient.

Danny Murphy,
Ross's only son and heir,

suddenly enters the picture,

and then winds up dead.

Yeah, but you did say

he had a history
of drug addiction, right?

What if it's a drug deal
gone bad?

It's possible.

Something's missing.

The Alexanders... Stringer.

I think
they're all lying, Avery,

I just can't prove it.

Jack's a great detective.

I've reported on
a lot of his cases.

He checks every lead
and every clue.

If there's something there,
Rachel, he's gonna find it.

Well, he wants me
to stay out it for now.

He thinks it's too dangerous.

But I just can't let it go.

Then don't.

Well, someone did tell me once

that I need
to keep asking questions,

because you never know

when a story's going
to break wide open.

Some really good advice, Rachel.

Meredith mentioned
your visit to the office.

So you know about Danny Murphy?

Yes.

Unfortunately,
he was found dead last night.

You don't seem very upset.

Forgive me.

I never met the man.

You're a doctor.

I-- I don't understand
why you're here.

I'm here because
I was your brother's doctor.

And I'm helping the police

look into who benefits
from his death.

Well...

if you're implying

that I had anything
to do with it,

or that I had designs
on my brother's money,

you couldn't be more wrong.

I hope that someone
finds some answers, though.

Thanks again for coming by,
Dr. Hunt.

Hey!

We didn't see you
at lunch today,

so we wondered
if you were hiding from us.

No, I just felt like
being on my own.

I need you to make some posters
for the car wash.

And I need to review them

so we can put them up
after last period.

I've decided I'm not working
on the car wash, Abby.

What do you mean?

I think I'm gonna pass

on being on
the cheerleading squad, too,

but thanks for asking me.

[♪♪♪]

I'm glad you came in.

We need to see you
in less than a year next time,

understand me?

All right.

Stay warm.

Oh, Jack.
What are you doing here?

I'm your next patient.

What?

No, I'm just kidding.

Uh...

I have
some interesting information

about
the pharmaceutical robbery.

Oh.

Okay.

So, an employee
gave the perps the key code,

then, faced with a charge
of conspiracy,

that employee then identified

the man
that he was working with.

Francis O'Rourke.

When he was arrested,

most of the stolen oxy
was found at his apartment.

Okay, where does that take us?

Well, I later found out

that O'Rourke
had previously done time

for "possession
with intent to distribute"

at Lanes Creek Prison.

I'm not making the connection.

Guess who O'Rourke's cell mate
was at Lanes Creek.

Who?

Phil Lewis.

Meredith Alexander's brother.

Did O'Rourke implicate him
in the robbery?

No, but we're picking him up
as we speak.

We're gonna question him.

Can I listen in?

What? No!

We can't do that.

Oh, come on, don't cut me out.

This is too important to me.

Rachel...

Jack...

Why did I know
that you were gonna ask me this?

I'm gonna take that as a yes.

I haven't seen Frankie O'Rourke
since Lanes Creek.

And I don't know nothing
about any drug robbery.

[Jack] You know,
I'd like to believe you, Phil,

I would,

but O'Rourke had an accomplice.

Not me.

They stole
more than just the oxycontin.

They also took a package
of succinylcholine.

I don't know what that is.

You sure?

Yeah, I'm sure.

Succinylcholine--

it's the drug that was used
to kill Ross Alexander.

So?

Maybe it wasn't your idea.

You don't really strike me
as someone who's smart enough

to hatch a scheme

to poison a man
with an obscure chemical.

And who is smart enough?

We'll find out.

Whoever it is

stands to benefit
from Ross's death.

So, Lewis denied
being involved in the robbery

or knowing anything
about the succinylcholine.

Of course he did.

Why would you
implicate yourself in a murder?

O'Rourke's not talking,

so now we have no way
to connect Lewis to anything.

Phil Lewis's cellmate
is caught in a robbery,

where an obscure toxin
was stolen,

and that obscure toxin
was used in a murder.

How much more proof do you need?

We need more.

Everything we have right now
is premised on speculation,

and the DA's
gonna want a motive.

A "why now?"

Okay. Well,
Phil may have thought

that if he killed Ross,

Leonard would give him
some of the money.

Or maybe Leonard was involved.

Really?

A successful businessman
has to kill his brother

in order to get the inheritance?

It doesn't add up.

And where does
Danny Murphy's murder

fit in with this?

And Stringer?

All right,
what are you saying?

I think
we need to keep digging.

For the win!

No way,
you can't beat me with that!

G-E-E-K.

Geek.

That's stupid!
And it's not even a real word!

Wanna look it up?

All right,
well, good game.

I have homework.

- 'Kay, bye.
- Bye.

I saw that look.

What look?

The look that says

you two are keeping
a secret from me.

Spill.

No, there's nothing.

I know you want to.

Okay, fine.

I quit the cheerleaders.

What? Why?

A lot of reasons,

but mostly because
they were mean to Matthew.

Really?

Yeah.

Like, he can be
annoying sometimes,

but he's still my brother.

Oh, honey.

I think that
that is a very good reason.

Come here.

I'd better go do my homework.

Good idea.

[♪♪♪]

Thanks for seeing me again.

Well, you made it sound
like it was important.

Yes.

As I mentioned on the phone,

the police believe
that Ross was murdered.

Yeah, you know,

I still can't believe
that that's what's happened.

I know.

So, did Ross have

any business dealings
that went sour?

Anything that may have

caused someone
to want to harm him?

Nothing that I can think of.

He always played it very safe.

He never took any kind of risk?

No.

In fact, Meredith was the one
who had the high-risk tolerance,

especially when it came
to investing.

Way too much, if you ask me.

And Ross didn't participate
in any of that?

Anything that may have attracted
the wrong kind of people?

Never.

In fact, I remember one time,

Meredith came to him

and asked him to go in on
a crypto investment.

- Crypto currency.
- Mm-hmm.

And if I recall,

she wanted something quick
with a high-return potential.

Huge red flag, if you ask me.

And Ross didn't go for it?

No. No, he wanted make sure
that the venture was legitimate.

Of course,

once Meredith and Leonard
had lost all their principle,

there was no way
that Ross was gonna go in.

Is there anything else
I should know?

Look,

they weren't my clients,

so I'm not hurting myself
by telling you this.

Meredith and Leonard
came to Ross for a loan

after the crypto loss.

What kind of loan?

A big one.

He asked me what I thought,

and I advised him against it.

He never gave them a dime.

Avery, it's Rachel.

Can you look into
the Alexanders' finances?

Anything that's public record.

I heard they may have lost
a small fortune

investing in crypto.

I'll call you later, bye.

[text alert buzzes]

-[line beeps]
-It's Quinn. Leave a message.

Jack, I'm headed
to the parking garage

on Franklin and Vine.

Call me.

[♪♪♪]

[♪♪♪]

Lynn?

Lynn?

Lynn!

It's Rachel.

[gunshot fires]

[gunshot fires]

[♪♪♪]

[gunshot fires]

[♪♪♪]

[gunshot fires]

[alarm sounds]

I'm fine.
It's just bruises.

Did you get a good look
at the vehicle?

Mid-size SUV.
Four doors.

No plates.

I'm putting out an A.P.B.

I'm also putting a uniform
outside of your house.

You don't have
to do that, Jack.

Rachel, you're in danger.

I will be fine.

[phone buzzes]

Yeah?

Okay.

Meredith and Leonard are here.

We'll continue
this conversation.

They are?

I'm interviewing them
and Stringer.

He's next.

Sitting outside with his lawyer,

and he's looking mighty nervous,
I might add.

Are you sure
that you are okay?

Because you could've
hit your head.

I'm fine.

You might not know this,

but us dog people are blessed
with pretty hard heads.

Okay.

Succinylcholine was used
to kill your brother--

and that is far from

the only coincidence
that we've uncovered.

We've already established

that your brother-in-law

is connected to a robbery

of the same medication
that was used to kill Ross.

Then why haven't you
arrested my brother?

You have no idea about
the relationship

between me and Ross.

Your allegations
that I would harm him

are insane.

I don't know how many times
I have to keep saying this,

I did not kill my brother.

I could never do such a thing.

Maybe it wasn't your idea.

Maybe it was your brother's.

After all,
he's a convicted felon.

[Meredith]
My brother served his time.

He would never risk
going back to prison.

A cut of the money
from Ross's estate

would be quite a payday
for an ex-con, wouldn't it?

Is this the best
that you can do, Detective?

Make up a bunch of uncredited,
unsupported allegations?

Are we done?

For now.

He's right.

We don't have enough proof
to convince a jury.

So now what?

We're still waiting on
ballistics for Danny Murphy.

Maybe that'll give us something.

Mr. Alexander?

I don't think killing Ross
was your idea.

Everything I've heard
tells me that you adored him.

I shouldn't be talking to you.

Leonard, come on.

We're leaving.

I didn't murder anybody!

I wanna believe you, Dave,

but the problem is

you're not a very good liar,
are you?

I'm not lying.

I mean, it's not
looking good for you.

'Cause those emails
that you sent Ross,

it kind of makes you look
guilty of murder.

Sending emails isn't a crime.

Maybe.

But, uh, you have
bigger problems, Dave.

You know that search warrant
that we did on you?

It turned up
some suspicious items.

Why do you have syringes
at your house, Dave?

Hi, Avery.

Hey, Rachel.

Got a bit
of interesting news for you.

What's that?

You were asking about

the Alexanders'
business dealings.

Yeah?

Turns out, you're right.

They lost a bundle.

Mortgaged their house.
Their assets.

I contacted the bank--

just told me
that Meredith came in

and tried to borrow
an outrageous amount of money

to cover their losses,

but was turned down.

- Thanks, Avery.
- Yeah. I hope it helps.

It just might.

Cui bono?

So I'll tell you
what's gonna happen here, Dave.

We're gonna run some tests.

If I find even a trace
of succinylcholine

at your house,

I will be arresting you
for murder.

[♪♪♪]

-[line rings]
-It's Quinn. Leave a message.

Jack, it's me.

I'm at Leonard's.

It is not Stringer.

Come here when you get
this message im--

[muffled screaming]

I thought I told you
to leave us alone.

I'm not a very good listener.

No, you're not.

Phil...

what the hell is going on?
What is she doing here?

What was I supposed to do?

She knows.

She knows what?

I put all the pieces together,
Leonard.

[guns clicks]

And what pieces
did you put together, Dr. Hunt?

Meredith, what are you doing?

Wh-- Where did you get that?

Talk!

[Rachel] You lost everything
in that crypto bet,

so you went to Ross for help.

A lot of help.

But he turned you down.

So you threatened him.

You tried to borrow money
from Ross?

So you devised a plan
to kill him and leave no trace,

with succinylcholine.

You sent your brother out
to get you some.

And everything
was working according to plan,

until Danny Murphy
inconveniently appeared.

And then you took care of him.

I'm betting
it was with that gun.

- Meredith?
- Shut up, Leonard.

And then I became
an even bigger inconvenience,

so you sent someone
to take care of me.

Does that just about sum it up?

One thing's for certain,

you know way too damn much
for your own good,

and that is
a very bad thing for you.

Meredith, what is
she talking about?

What are you talking about?

We're broke, Leonard!

We're broke.

And Ross could have helped us,
but he didn't.

Because he thought
he was way too good for us.

That we needed
to learn something.

I had no choice.

I...

You understand, right?

I had no choice.

But you killed my brother?

Why?

- Let's go.
- Meredith, wait!

Phil... please... stop.

Put it down!

Phil!

Make a choice, Phil.

[sirens approaching]

Get them out of here.

Are you all right?

Yeah, I am now.

She did this all for money.

It makes no sense.

Murder never does.

Hey, listen.

We really need to thank you.

Without you,

we never would have known
that Ross was even murdered,

let alone found his killers.

I think that I am done
with murder investigations.

I'm so sorry that you got
wrapped up in all of this.

But I'm certainly not sorry
that I met you.

Me too.

Why don't you go home
to your kids, Rachel?

We can take your statement
in the morning.

Thank you.

[♪♪♪]

Careful, it is hot!

Oh, Rick, I've been looking
forward to this all week.

Rachel tells me

that your chicken parm
is to die for.

It's the best you'll ever have.

Well, I hope it lives
up to the reputation.

Mom, everybody in school
is talking about you.

Yeah, you're like a local hero.

I even got two girls' numbers.

Uh, wait. Who?

I'm not saying.

[doorbell rings]

I'm gonna get that.

Well, who could that be?

Yeah, who comes
to someone's house

at six o'clock?

- A puppy!
- A puppy!

Mom, is she ours?

Yes.

She's yours,
and her name is Riley.

Now, kids, a puppy
is a really big responsibility.

I need you to promise

that you're going to take
very good care of her.

Of course we will.

- Hi!
- Hi!

Here is Riley.

Oh, my gosh.
Grandpa, look.

Oh, she's gonna be
your best friend forever.

And she will always love you.

Just like your mom.

Jack, thank you for helping.

Oh, yeah.

The adoption agency was thrilled
to find her a new home.

[Rachel] So cute.

Thank you.

I'm flattered.

I was talking about
the puppy, but...

I think you knew that.