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I'll say this about the Fatman: he's a sweet guy.

Listen creep, I'm going to take you apart like a clock.

He can be tough when he has to be.

Jake Styles?

Don't ask me how

he can live the way he does on a cop's salary.

Some people do seem to like him, however.

But he's a damn good investigator, and he's mine.

He's a good guy.

Don't you forget it.

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Do you swear

to tell the truth, the whole truth,

and nothing but the truth, so help you, God?

I do.

Now, Miss Parsons, will you state your name

for the record, please?

Nancy Parsons.

Now, Miss Parsons, I want you to think very carefully

and tell the court exactly what you saw

the night of September 27th?

I was at my beach house at County Line.

After dinner, I went for a walk on the beach.

And what time was that?

I left the house at 11:00.

I know that because

my houseguests were just starting to watch the news.

Now, on your walk, did you see anything unusual?

Yes.

I was passing the McDevitts' house.

They live six houses down the beach from me.

What did you see?

I saw Mr. McDevitt in the bedroom with Mrs. McDevitt.

How far from them were you when you saw them?

I was on the sand.

Um, their house is right on the edge of the seawall,

so I was about 25 feet away.

And what did you see?

I... Mr. McDevitt was strangling Mrs. McDevitt.

He was choking her.

Her head was over the edge of the bed,

and he had both hands on her throat

and was shaking her head up and down.

What did you do?

I screamed, and then I ran back to my house

and we called the police.

Thank you.

No further questions at this time, Your Honor.

Cross-examine?

Yes, Your Honor.

Miss Parsons, how much had you been drinking that evening?

I hadn't had anything.

I don't drink alcohol.

Why is that?

Objection: Relevance.

I'll rephrase, Your Honor.

You don't drink because you take medication, isn't that correct?

Yes.

Why do you take this medication?

Objection, Your Honor.

If the defense wants to explore side effects

from the medication that might impair the witness's perception,

that's one thing,

but the reason for the medication

is completely irrelevant.

I'll allow it.

The witness will answer.

Why are you taking this medication?

It's an antidepressant.

Isn't it true, Miss Parsons, that you are mentally ill?

No, I'm not.

Isn't it true that on two occasions

you've been hospitalized for severe depression?

After my father died, I went away for a rest.

Isn't it true that you've been diagnosed as suicidal?

Objection!

This is highly prejudicial and totally irrelevant!

Withdraw the question.

May I answer that question, please?

No further questions.

Redirect, Mr. McCabe?

Very definitely, Your Honor.

Nancy,

I'd like to give you a chance

to tell us what it is you wanted to say.

It's true. I've had emotional problems.

I knew I did, and I went to a doctor for help.

I'm not ashamed of that.

Mr. McCabe said that it wouldn't be easy coming here today

because of what people might think,

but I wanted to because I know what I saw,

and what I saw was Mr. McDevitt strangling his wife.

Thank you, Nancy.

Thank you very much.

No further questions, Your Honor.

You may step down.

Court is adjourned for a 15-minute recess.

That was a good and brave thing you did, Nancy.

I wanted to.

I mean, we all have to help or it doesn't work, does it?

That's right. It doesn't.

Glen!

Glen!

I wanted to thank you for coming today,

but when I looked, you'd gone.

I came back.

What a great surprise.

I, uh, I don't think so.

Not for me, anyway.

What do you mean?

I came to, uh, say good-bye.

What?

No, let me finish.

Don't look at me like that.

It's tough enough saying this.

You're going away?

I'm taking the oil job in Mexico.

Nancy, it's the only way.

Why?

I love you, and you say you love me.

Oh, I do.

I do love you.

It's because I love you that I'm leaving.

I don't understand.

I mean, how could this be happening?

Because girls with your kind of money

don't marry boys as poor as I am.

Or at least as proud.

Are you all right?

No.

No, I'm not.

He's not worth it.

That doesn't help, but you know I'm right.

He's the only man I've ever been completely in love with.

Honey, I like to think of myself

as more than just your secretary.

I'm your friend.

But if you really want him that badly,

go after him.

Now by the power vested in me by the State of California,

I pronounce you husband and wife.

J.L. Hey!

Good, good.

Congratulations.

Thanks.

Oh, thank you so much for being our witness.

Ah...

And on such short notice.

It was my pleasure, I assure you.

Will you stop sniveling?

Oh, thank you.

To the bride and the groom.

You will take good care of her, won't you?

Oh, I will.

Much happiness to you both.

Oh, you don't have to wish it.

I absolutely know we will be.

Oh, wait.

Oh!

Good morning.

Looks like I missed the sunrise.

Don't you know that crew members who sleep this late

get keelhauled?

How about I just make us breakfast instead?

Take the wheel for a sec, okay?

Okay.

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You've got to keep looking.

She could still be out there!

Mr. Latimer, we found the boat almost 20 miles out.

I'd be lying if I gave you any hope.

You can't just quit!

She's got to be alive.

Mr. Latimer...

I find that highly inappropriate.

Celebrating?

Celebrating alone, that is.

I don't understand.

Why didn't Glen come back for me?

I can't answer that.

Did anyone know that you were going sailing with Glen?

No one. We...

We just decided to go.

Anyone see him in the boat with you?

No.

We got on board the night before,

and Glen stayed below until we got out to sea.

Why?

I was just wondering.

I just can't believe that I...

I don't understand. Why?

That's what I'd like to find out.

And so would you, Nancy,

or you would've had them call for him instead of me.

I'm so confused.

Look, you've been through an awful lot.

Let me look into this

and you just try to get some rest, all right?

I still love him.

Yes, I know.

I'm very tired.

You get some sleep.

We'll talk about it tomorrow.

And don't you worry...

I promise to you that I will do my very best

to see that everything comes out all right, okay?

Thank you.

Now get some sleep.

The young woman is one

of the richest heiresses in town.

She marries this man that she's known for less than two months.

You know, Vale's reporting a 60-inch base.

I heard they may even open the back bowls.

Maybe I'll take those power skis.

You know, I was a hotdogger when I was a kid.

Really? Oh, yeah.

Anyway, the young woman and her new husband go out

on her sailboat and he pushes her overboard.

Not a witness in ten miles.

It's a perfect crime.

I think I will take those power skis.

The only surprise is she's a powerful swimmer

and she manages to stay afloat until a boat picks her up,

and now, here comes the part

that you're really going to find fascinating.

I mean, fascinating.

The wife does not want to prosecute.

She's still in love with the guy,

wants me to find out what happened.

Well, I know damn well what will happen if she goes back to him.

That creep is going to try it again,

and next time he'll succeed.

What are you after?

Look, Jake, what I need is someone on the inside,

someone who can get close to the husband.

Get the evidence we need to nail the son of a...

J.L., I haven't had a vacation in three years,

and this is the only week that my friend's house is empty.

Well, I'll send Derek in.

He's dying to go undercover, anyway.

Oh, perfect. He'll fool everybody.

Jake!

What?

This is the girl who testified for me in the McDevitt murder trial.

Hell, she won the case for me.

The defense bludgeoned her, and she knew they would,

but she came through for me, anyway.

Oh, you're saying you owe her then, right?

That's what I'm saying.

Perfect. Then you go undercover.

Jake, the girl's father gave his life to good works.

Hell, he practically built the medical center.

Look, J.L., I don't give a damn if he built a retirement home

for the old prosecutors.

The answer is still no.

I'm not talking about cancellation.

Haven't you ever heard of postponement?

No, not from you.

We're talking about 48 hours tops to save a life, huh?

I've got to nail this down

before she's able to leave the hospital.

We've got 48 hours before this creep husband of hers

knows she's alive.

No.

You know, Jake, I'm no softie,

but if anything happens to this girl...

it'll break my heart.

Stop it.

Stop it right now.

Don't try to make me feel guilty because it's not going to work.

Jake.

Yes?

I am so sorry to hear about your loss.

Well, I guess I should say our loss.

Nancy was pretty remarkable.

Who are you?

She never mentioned me?

I'm her brother.

Well, actually, I'm her half-brother.

I, uh, I flew down as soon as the police told me.

May I come in?

Of course.

Thank you so much. Please come in.

I-I'm sorry. I don't know your name.

Uh... Blair Parsons.

My mother was wife number one.

After the divorce, Mom and I moved to San Francisco.

It's strange.

Nancy never mentioned she had a brother.

Yeah. Well, after Dad died,

things were a little tense over the will, you know.

Listen, do you think I could get me a sandwich and a beer?

Uh... Traveling really knocks it out of me.

Thanks. Okay.

So, you said that the police informed you?

Yeah. Well...

Oh, boy, I am beat.

Yeah, I'm her only relative.

Listen, tell me all about your marriage.

How long were you two together, anyway?

Well, I met Nancy just a few months ago,

but I'd never known anybody like her.

She was so bright and loving.

No one had ever loved me the way she did.

Yeah. Well, Nancy could be real determined.

Personally, I found her a little hard to take,

but then again, I wasn't in love with her, so...

I've got the insurance forms for...

Hi. How are you?

I'm sorry.

I didn't realize you had company.

Connie, this is Blair Parsons, Nancy's brother

from San Francisco.

Hi.

I'm Connie, Nancy's secretary.

You're her brother?

Well, I'm her half-brother.

Forgive me.

I'm sorry to seem so confused.

It's just... well, she never mentioned you.

Well, I guess we were a very private family.

Of course.

Please accept my condolences.

Sure. Thank you.

Blair, how long are you going to be in town for?

Well, my plans...

I think I'll be here for a few days.

I've got some business to take care of.

You know, I'm an executor of Nancy's estate.

Really? I thought the bank was.

No, I'm taking care of her holdings up north.

You see, if you thought her father had money,

you should see the other side.

Boy, they've got megabucks, if you know what I mean.

If I could be of help in any way, I'd be...

Do you mind if I stay here?

I mean, I could go to a hotel

or something, but since we're family, I figured...

No, no. You should stay here.

Good. Thank you. Listen, don't mind me.

I'll just go upstairs and find an empty room, okay?

Thank you.

I just want you to know that I know exactly how you feel.

I feel the same pain.

Do you believe him?

About Nancy's mother having money?

I know the whole family...

Whether he's her brother or not.

Glen, someone shows up at the door

and says he's a relative, and you invite him to move in.

What am I supposed to do? Ask for photo ID?

We've got to think.

If he's legit, then we don't want to make him mad,

because he could get suspicious.

But if he's a fake...

Yeah. He could be out to steal Nancy's...

I mean, my money.

Our money.

Nancy told me everything.

I mean, you don't know the hours I spent

listening to her childhood.

I don't remember anything about any half-brothers.

Half-brother.

We can't afford for you to be even half wrong.

Mr. Cooley, please.

You're calling Nancy's lawyer?

Hi, Grace.

This is Connie, Nancy Latimer's secretary, for Mr. Cooley.

Be careful. Don't give anything away.

Mr. Cooley.

Thank you for taking my call.

No, no, no, not taxes.

Well, something's come up that's taken me by surprise,

and, well, you know how protective I am.

Well, someone has shown up

who claims to be Nancy's half-brother.

Blair Parsons?

I was wondering about the sandwich and the beer?

Who's that?

Oh, Connie's calling

Nancy's lawyer.

Oh, Cooley? Oh, let me talk to him.

Yeah, let me.

Hello. Hello.

Cooley, hey. Mr. Cooley, hey.

Blair Parsons, how are you?

Yeah, I thought that was forgotten about.

Uh-huh.

Well, look, if that's your attitude about that situation,

then I guess I could just get the court

to appoint another trustee. How about that?

I'm sorry.

There was a little misunderstanding

about some check I wrote against my trust fund.

Damn lawyers.

Hell, you would think it was his money.

Well, Mr. Cooley is very conservative,

and that's why Nancy trusted him.

He was very helpful in settling the estate.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

I came right in here, you were on the phone,

I interrupted, I grabbed it out of your hand.

I hung the phone... I'm so sorry.

I didn't mean to interrupt like that. I'll call back.

I'm sorry. I apologize. I'm really...

Listen, when you call him back, could you apologize for me?

I would really appreciate it, okay?

Thank you so much. Okay.

Yes. Of course, I've got the money.

Absolutely.

Tell him you want to meet him.

We should get together.

Tonight. Tonight.

Some place public like a bar or a restaurant... I know that!

Uh... say 11:00 at the bar over by the arroyo?

Oh, excuse me. I'm sorry. Am I interrupting something?

No. You sure?

Absolutely not. No.

Glen's just talking to his mother

about the memorial service for Nancy.

Oh. Well, I was going to get a piece of that chocolate cake

that I saw back here in the refrigerator.

That... that's perfect.

Right. Good, good.

You want a piece? No, thanks.

This is good stuff.

You know, I'm a chocolaholic.

You know that?

Best way you eat it...

right off the plate.

I can imagine.

No, wait, wait. I thought that was all settled.

Would you like some milk with that?

No. No, this is fine.

It's perfect just the way it is. Thank you.

No, that's not right.

That is not acceptable.

Could you hand me that napkin?

We'll see.

Right.

You have to give me all the details.

About the memorial service.

I'm sure there's probably something

that I may want to contribute.

Of course.

I'm calling the San Francisco police

and getting a full report on him.

We're talking quality merchandise here.

You understand, it's once in a lifetime.

That's why I'm paying top dollar.

No.

That's why you're giving me an advance

on my commission tonight.

Glen!

Hey! I thought that was you.

You mind if I borrow this chair?

Thank you.

Listen, what a coincidence, huh?

Come in here for a quick drink,

I look across the room, I say to myself,

"It can't be," and it is. How you doing? Hi. How are you?

This is Blair Parsons, my brother-in-law.

Hi. How are you?

Look, I don't believe I got the name.

My sympathy for your sister's death.

Oh, thank you very much. Yes, a terrible shock.

It really is, but I'll tell you something.

Glen here is doing a great thing; he's getting out there

with friends, putting it all behind him.

You know, I think that's really terrific, and I

really admire that, by the way.

I'll say good night.

Good night.

Something I said?

No.

You're here and you're trying to do private business

with yourself and...

I come in here, open my big mouth like I own the place

and I am so sorry.

I didn't even think.

We-we were just finishing.

No, look. I... Let me go apologize.

I'll be right back.

You're certainly out late.

I was just, uh...

I was visiting our neighborhood bar.

May I be direct, Blair?

I'm a tough guy. Try me.

You're so different from Nancy.

It's hard for me to believe that you're related,

much less brother and sister.

You sound like you knew her pretty well.

I was more than just her secretary.

I was also her nurse.

Is that so?

You sound surprised.

Well, like I said, we're a very private family.

Well, you knew about her problem, of course.

Well, if you're talking about the depression,

yeah, I knew about that.

That's an understatement.

Why do you think

there isn't a single door in this house with a lock on it?

You trying to tell me that my sister tried suicide?

Only about once a month.

That's why Glen was so very good for her.

How did she meet him?

You know, you kind of caught me by surprise here,

swimming without my suit on. Mm-hmm.

My robe is on the chaise.

You were about to tell me how Glen and Nancy met.

I was a matchmaker.

Oh.

I knew Glen casually, and I thought

they'd be perfect together.

And I was right.

She was so happy the whole time they were together.

If you were a gentleman, you'd hand me my robe.

Well, if you were a lady, honey,

you wouldn't have called me over here with no clothes on.

Glen, Blair, this is District Attorney McCabe

and his assistant, Derek Mitchell.

How are you? Hi. Hi.

Please, join us.

Thank you very much.

My, uh, sincerest sympathy, Mr. Latimer.

Thank you.

I don't believe I know who you are, sir.

Oh, Blair is my wife's half-brother.

I just flew in from San Francisco. Is anything wrong?

Well, I don't know whether I should...

Oh, no. It's fine.

You can say anything you want in front of him.

I see.

Well, as a matter of fact,

everything isn't all right.

I have reason to believe

that there's been foul play in your wife's death.

What does that mean?

Plain and simple...

Murder.

We don't think your wife

was alone on the boat, sir.

Of course she was.

She said she was going out alone.

We found bloodstains and traces of skin

on the boom as sufficient trace evidence

to believe someone else was aboard.

What do you think happened?

Whoever was with her pushed her overboard,

then left her.

Derek.

Mr. Latimer, for the record,

where were you at the time

that your wife went out on the boat?

Now, wait just a damn minute.

No, no, no, no. It's, it's fine.

No, no. It's not fine.

Who the hell do you think you are

to come in here and accuse my brother-in-law of murder?

I'm not accusing anyone yet.

What I can and will do is investigate this matter

as completely as the facts and the law tell me to.

Let me tell you something.

He's destroyed by my sister's death,

and I'm damned if I'm gonna let you and your partner

come in here and make him feel worse.

I think that's enough,

and unless you want to be charged

with obstructing this investigation,

I suggest you stay out of my way.

I'll be inside the house if you need me.

I, uh... I apologize for Blair.

No, don't bother.

Mr. Latimer, you never finished

telling us where you were at the time.

Yes, that's right, Mr. Latimer.

I was here.

I mean, C-Connie can vouch for me.

Really?

Well. Huh.

I guess that answers that.

Thank you, sir. Good day.

Thank you.

McCabe knows.

He's guessing.

About the blood.

About someone else being on the boat.

I'm telling you... He figured it out.

So what if he has?

If he suspects anybody, it's your brother-in-law.

What if he finds out about the money?

Darling, sweetheart, you're okay.

There is no proof. There is no proof.

Do you hear me?

You're safe.

We have each other, and you are safe.

You are perfectly safe. Okay?

Okay? It's okay.

You'll be safe here.

It's private.

Nobody can reach you.

You don't really think that Glen would... Nancy.

I talked to your banker,

and your husband's withdrawing money.

Glen's entitled to do that.

He can sign on all my accounts.

Yes, but he's cleaning you out.

He's taking everything.

He's even mortgaging your home.

You're not saying that's proof that he tried to kill me?

Well, at the best, it's circumstantial,

but like you say, he's got every right to do it.

There's something else.

Tell me.

We ran a check on his fingerprints,

and it turns out...

that he's married.

In fact, he's married to somebody you know.

Who?

Your secretary.

Connie.

She introduced us.

It was all a plan.

They set you up.

He never loved me, did he?

Even in the beginning?

I'm sorry.

He never loved me.

It was only the money.

Well.

You get him.

I want him to pay.

Look, I give you my word.

I give you my word that we'll do

everything that's possible.

It'd better be enough

because, believe me, I want him to hurt

the way he hurt me.

I thought he loved me.

Glen!

Glen, come on in! The water's great!

Thanks, but I've got work to do.

Yeah, I bet you do.

You see, I've been down at the bank

checking on Nancy's estate.

If you'll excuse me, Glen.

Sure.

See, we've got these inheritance taxes to be paid.

Very little cash.

Well, that's because...

Because all the accounts have been cleaned out.

Everything's gone.

Liquidated.

I'm involved in a small deal.

You are, huh?

Audacity.

That's a quality I've always admired.

That's enough. I don't have to explain anything to you.

How about to the cops?

See, it wasn't just a coincidence

that I ran into you at the bar.

You followed me there?

What kind of deal you making?

Huh. That's none of your business.

'Cause I figure it's not only illegal, it's big.

About a half million dollars worth,

and that's exactly what I can get

out of Nancy's San Francisco account.

Great.

It's got nothing to do with me.

Oh, yes, it does. It does if I go in with you.

I'll tell you what.

If the deal's right, I'll invest.

Good old Nancy will make us both rich. How about that?

Well, I still say it's got nothing to do with me.

Didn't say you had to say yes.

Think about it.

You want what?!

Half a million dollars.

500,000 bucks.

I heard that; I just couldn't believe it.

Have you lost your mind?

No, I haven't lost my mind.

Mr. McCabe, sir. Shouting is bad for...

I am not shouting.

This is a reasoned discussion!

Or it would be if you weren't making

unreasonable requests.

Look, look, I need a half a million dollars

if I'm going to get Glen to let me in on this plan.

It's as simple as that.

It's awfully pretty, isn't it?

A half million.

There's nothing like it

unless it's about to become a whole lot more.

Yeah. I...

I think we might be able to help each other.

What are relatives for?

You trust me?

Nancy trusted you,

and Nancy's dead.

I think I need a little reassurance.

Like what the deal is.

Well, it's, um... it's real simple,

and it's secret.

And I'm real attached to this money.

It's... it's drugs,

and there should be about a ten-to-one return.

When?

Soon.

When do I meet them?

Oh, you don't.

Hey, some things you just have to take on trust.

Glen, something's going on.

What is it?

I found this floating face down in my bathtub.

I don't get it. I do.

It's got to be Blair.

Why would he do something like that, huh?

Maybe he figured it out.

Well, now, look.

There's no problem.

I can handle him, okay? Hmm?

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Are you telling me that a half a million dollars is gone?

Sir, he didn't exactly say gone.

Look, J.L., look at it as proof that he's crooked, all right?

Proof?

Proof?

Yes.

You offer the man money

you claim you've embezzled, and he takes it?

Well, the only thing that that's proof of

is my stupidity in trusting you with a half a m... m...

I can't even bring myself to say the words.

It'll all tie together if we catch him, all right?

We have no idea where the rendezvous is

for this drug deal, and without catching him in the act...

we're out of business.

Proof, indeed.

Let me guess.

You're off to visit the wonderful world

of Central America, right?

What are you doing here?

It's no coincidence.

I've been behind you ever since you left the house.

Really? Yeah.

Is that supposed to be flattering?

Huh? Oh, no, no.

Well, look.

Let's just say that my intent is pressing.

Well, I'm sorry to be so boring.

I thought I'd check on my travel plans

since my work with Nancy's estate is almost finished.

Well, from what Glen tells me,

I'd say it's just beginning.

Please. I'm not very good with riddles.

Okay, let's make a deal.

I'll tell you the truth if you level with me.

I'll start.

The first clue is,

it didn't come out of a cereal box, all right?

I'm almost impressed.

We know about Glen's plan to buy dope.

We know that he had help in killing Nancy.

We know that that help was you.

You need more spelling out?

Accessory, murder one.

That's quite a theory.

Now all you need is proof.

Next surprise.

We know that you and Glen are married.

Anything else you want to guess about,

you do it with my lawyer.

I'm giving you a chance to get out.

You're holding up all these people.

Isn't that at least a misdemeanor?

Look, if you help us,

I know the D.A. will cut you a deal.

You might not even have to serve any time.

I'll send you a card from Central America...

maybe.

Glen?

Glen!

No. I'm not dead.

Oh, Glen did his best,

but he had no idea of what a strong swimmer I am.

You can put that knife down, Nancy.

I didn't have anything to do with this.

I swear.

You liar.

Now Glen and I are even.

How's it going? You almost finished?

We're just counting the money.

Glen can't make it.

I'm taking the shipment.

You're crazy.

Hardly. Glen and I are equal partners in this.

Listen, I don't have time for this.

You talk to him.

Glen.

What are you doing here?

I thought you were dead. What are you talking about?

Glen, Nancy is alive.

Alive? She's alive.

And she killed some guy at the house.

I thought it was... She can't be alive.

I saw her go in the water.

It's a setup.

A setup? What do you mean, setup?

Damn it! Blair is a cop!

Then they know about the deal.

What?

He had a half a million dollars in cash.

How would I know?

Idiot!

Police! Hold it right there!

Aren't family reunions fun?

I'm so glad we stayed close.

It was a trick.

All of it!

All except the part about you testifying against Glen.

You play your cards right,

you still may get a chance at that.

Get them out of here.

Aren't you going to compliment

Nancy on her performance at the house?

I thought she was brilliant.

You know, I didn't think I did too bad, either.

Hmm? Oh, uh... yeah.

You were all right.

Come on. Let's go.